Costa Blanca Leader Edition 693

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Poppy totals head toward new high and many European countries including here in Spain. he Poppy Appeal was aiming to raise a record £43 million in UK this year.

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To help reach that target, over 150,000 volunteers were out on the streets, markets and in shopping centres across the UK

Although local branches have been busy raising funds for those ‘needy’ ex-servicemen and their dependants since the beginning of the year, their activities have increased dramatically in recent weeks as they set out on their final fundraising ‘efforts’ of the year with the ‘Poppy Appeal’

here in District Spain (North).

In Spain the members from 30 branches, 12 on the Costa del Sol, and the remainder from the areas that make up Spain District North, predominantly the Costa Blanca, Calida and Almeria, have also been busy during recent weeks, collecting your thousands of donations.

With poppies and collection boxes distributed to over 550

bars, restaurants and other locations across the region, the three local branches mobilised their ‘armies’ of volunteers, in Mid-October.

They were active at Alicante airport, as well as pounding the streets at local markets, many supermarkets and shops, and dozens of other venues and collection outlets.

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Continued From Page One RBL Poppy Appeal Last year the Branches in La Marina/Gran Alacant, Torrevieja and the Orihuela Costa, raised over 73,000 euro, an amount which they will be hoping to surpass when totals are tallied up in the coming days.

Although the appeal was launched by District Chairman Don Cubbon and the mayor of Benidorm, Antonio Pérez, rather later than is usually the case, boxes had been out and about some days earlier.

On the Orihuela Costa the appeal was boosted by the presence of two Chelsea Pensioners, Wayne Campbell and Skippy Teasdale, who were collecting at La Zenia Boulevard and in the Plaza at Villamartin. Neither of the two venues have been used for some years but the amounts collected in both locations suggest that they will, in future, be added to the annual list.

In some branches many of the poppy collection tins are still to be emptied and the monies counted, so the final figure for the District will not be released for some time, however the major Orihuela Costa and District count took place yesterday, Sunday’ at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras.

When speaking to the Leader, local appeal organiser Eddie Coleman seemed in buoyant mood. “We have done most of the counting but we still have the banking to do. I hope, nevertheless, that we will have the final figure in time for our Annual General meeting this coming Thursday,” he said.

“Our volunteers have been amazing and I know they will all be at the meeting on Thursday for the announcement. We raised just over 40,000 euro last year so anywhere close to that amount will be an excellent achievement. Watch this space!”

Spain District North 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, Torreviela and on the Orihuela Costa. New members are always welcome and you do not need to have an Armed Forces background to enjoy all the Branch has to offer.

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

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

FRONT PAGE IMAGE: Members of the Orihuela Costa and District Branch at the end of Sunday’s count.

Collecting at La Zenia Boulevard

"Serious Deficiencies" at Torrevieja bus station It is one of the most frequented places in Torrevieja. Every day hundreds of travellers pass through the bus station using it as a starting, finishing or transit point for their journeys. And judging from a report issued recently by The Prosecutors Office, it is also one of the most neglected.

For many people this is the first sight they get of Torrevieja, a run-down area that is frequented by drug dealers, down and outs and criminals, not the impression that politicians want to portray.

Many health and safety aspects relating to the bus station are completely unacceptable. The side accesses to the site sees a regular flow of traffic intermingled with pedestrians. At the main entrance to the station, access is also a lottery, Information is non-existent as are announcements over the public address system. Travellers have to rely on the ticket office where, if there is a queue, finding anything out can be impossible.

The shortcomings for people with disabilities are colossal. Public services are completely inaccessible to people with disabilities, both by the width of the doors and by the steps that also prevent access.

If you are brave enough to use the toilet facilities you will quickly find just how bad and how unsanitary they are.

In terms of security, the problems are even more alarming. There is a lack of surveillance and secu-

rity personnel. The consumption of alcohol in areas of heavy traffic is not only habitual but is also encouraged by the sale of alcoholic beverages from a shop that is directly connected to the site.

And all this goes on, and has done for years and years, just 50 yards away, and in clear sight of the barracks of the Guardia Civil and the Torrevieja Courts of Justice.

Many people say that the report is long overdue.

The bus station has always been a dangerous centre with many illicit and unsavoury activities regularly taking place. As the gateway to Torrevieja, the station, it’s facilities and its procedures are badly in need of a complete overhaul if people are to feel safe and be encouraged to use the services once again.

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Disqualified mayor continues to exert influence over major San Fulgencio contract The PIPN say that Ramirez (pictured during his court appearance) should do the honourable thing and resign

qualified from holding office for 8? years, after being found guilty by the courts of prevarication revolving around the award of an earlier council contract.

Ramirez still has the full support of the both the Provincial and the local Partido Popular (PP) who say that they will take no action until after his pending appeal has been heard.

In a statement issued by the PIPN, Cllr Samantha Hull told the Leader newspaper “The PIPN cannot believe that a CONVICTED mayor can be involved in the selection process for a tender of such high value as the contract for the rubbish collection. The amount of 16 million Euros for a 22 year contract to us at the PIPN seems ludicrous. This equates to 14,000 Euros a week. How can a municipality the size of San Fulgencio afford such an amount?”

“Only today, Wednesday, in a different council meeting, Carlos Ramirez voted as a member of the PP with the full support of the other PP councillors. We just hope that the PP councillors understand what they are putting their names to in regards to the Rubbish collection contract and vote against it but we don't hold out too much hope that this will happen.”

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an Fulgencio council is about to award a contract at a cost of 16 million euros for a period of 22 years. The contract relates to waste collection and road cleaning.

The contract has been out to tender for some little while and following the evaluation of at least two different proposals the ruling PP council say that they will soon be announcing details of the successful bid.

It appears, however, that the council’s opposition party’s are extremely unhappy with the process, particularly the involvement of the former mayor, Carlos Ramirez, who just 2 weeks ago was dis-

“A convicted mayor such as Carlos Ramirez should be honourable, do the right thing and resign immediately.”

The most recent waste collection contract in San Fulgencio expired in 2012. Since then the Council has been paying Ginssa Gestión Industrial de Servicios SA to carry out the service on a monthly basis.

This is not the first time that the City Council has attempted to award this contract. Earlier in the year the Central Administrative Court of Contractual Resources, an arm of the Ministry of Finance and Public Administration, suspended the procedure after it was found that neither of the companies in the hat were able to meet the tender requirements.

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Almost 500 illegal Thirteen months of growth immigrants intercepted at San Javier Airport over weekend Murcia-San Javier Airport has now accumulated 13 consecutive months of growth in the number of passengers that have travelled through the facility.

The Airport has also registered more than one million passengers in the first ten months of the year, reports with the number of flights increasing by 4.4% compared to 2016 In a recent statement from Aena the management company said that, between January and October the airport facilities were used by 1,106,247 passengers, which represents an increase of 8.9% over the same period last year.

Indeed everything you look at seems to be on the up despite the disappointing outlook for the airport, with Aena likely to transfer operations to Murcia-Corvera.

In the month of October Murcia-San Javier Airport processed a total of 123,752 passengers, 6.2%

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total of 272 illegal immigrants were landed in the Port of Cartagena mid-morning on Saturday after being rescued at dawn from a flotilla of 25 boats in the Region, adding to the 189 people who were rescued on Friday afternoon.

The small convoy was detected during the early hours of the morning by the Maritime Rescue Agency who immediately alerted the security forces and the Red Cross.

Two patrol boats were despatched to intercept the boats, the ‘Tornado’ belonging to the Spanish Navy and the ‘Clara Campoamor’ from the Salvage and Maritime Agency.

They were picked up and eventually landed in Cartagena at about 8.30 am on Saturday morning.

In total, 44 boats were said to have been detected over the 24hr period. All are said to be of Algerian nationality.

Among the 189 who were rescued on Friday afternoon there were nine women and five children. The women, one of which was pregnant, were taken to the charity home of Santa Teresa, while the five children were all moved to juvenile centres. The men were accommodated in different police stations in the region.

The pregnant woman and four other people were transferred to the Santa Lucia hospital for health checks.

The 272 immigrants that landed on Saturday morning were put up in the gymnasium of a vocational college, the Instituto Bastarreche (CIFP Hespérides), which has now become a "temporary internment centre for foreigners". Over 100 police

more than in the same month in 2016, and 862 landing and take-off operations, representing a growth of 4.5% .

have been deployed from across the region to guard the centre.

Government Delegate, Francisco Bernabé, says that the majority of immigrants will be quickly repatriated to Algeria Meanwhile the Torrevieja maritime service of the Guardia Civil intercepted two boats early on Friday morning, just 22 kms off the coast and carrying 21 immigrants, four of who are said to be children.

The boats were carrying 10 and 11 passengers respectively and were found about 13 miles south-west of the Torrevieja harbour. When detected at about 9am, they are thought to have been heading to Alicante A spokesman for the Alicante Operations Centre said that all appear to be in good health and all were subjected to a medical examination by Cruz Roja Alicante shortly after they arrived in the 2 x 30hp vessels.

The security forces said they are of North African origin and seem to be heading up a flotilla of similar craft which were thought to be further south and closer to the coastline of Murcia. The arrival of boats coincides with periods with good maritime conditions which is the favoured time of travel for the immigrants.

A further ten immigrants, all adults, were intercepted on Saturday morning off Pilar de la Horadada after they had been spotted by the crew of a trawler. Their boat was said to be drifting without any form of power. They too were escorted into Torrevieja where they were met by representatives of the Red Cross.

Torrevieja expand control of cats in city It makes my eyes water just thinking about it but, nevertheless, it is very much a necessity as from around the age of 4 months, kittens reach sexual maturity and are therefore capable of breeding and producing kittens themselves.

As nobody wants to add to the number of unwanted cats and kittens already looking for homes, the neutering of a cat, castration in the male, not only prevents unwanted pregnancies occurring, but also curbs unwanted behavioural patterns associated with sexual maturity and reduces the risk of many diseases.

In Torrevieja the process has once again been carried out, following the award of a council grant amounting to 14,000 euro, bringing the number of

cats neutered so far this year to 571.

Carmen Morate, the councillor for Animal Welfare, said that "it is estimated that each female can give birth to an average of 4 kittens 2 or 3 times a year. This measure has now prevented the birth of more than 3000 kittens in a single year or up to 18,000 in the next 2 years The process saw wild cats captured in trap cages, following which they were castrated in a veterinary clinic and then returned to their home colony.

The whole process was carried out and controlled by members of the Proyecto CES gatos Torrevieja, an organisation dedicated to the welfare of cats, details of which can be found on their Facebook page.

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Students to get golf coaching during school hours Schoolchildren in San Javier will soon know what a birdie or an eagle is, among the many other terms that are used in the sport of golf as, from next January, a pioneering program in the Region will include free golf tuition for all primary school students in the municipality, during school hours.

Chamber President, Mario Martínez, (centre) held talks with the mayor, Emilio Bascuñana

Chamber of Commerce demands re-opening of Orihuela Costa Office The Orihuela Chamber of Commerce have demanded from the mayor that the council reinstates their office on the Orihuela Costa.

Chamber President, Mario Martínez, held talks with the mayor, Emilio Bascuñana, during which he asked that the office, previously located in Playa Flamenca, but from which they were evicted, be made available once more, so that the Group can once again provide more meaningful support to Orihuela Costa businessmen and traders.

He added that the Chamber were thrown out of the office by the Ayuntamiento despite the fact that an agreement that was signed between the two organisations was still in force.

The Chamber maintain that they currently have sufficient trained staff to restart the office which they can do immediately they have premises.

Over 30% of all businesses and entrepreneurs are located on the coast and it is important that they are able to call on the support of the Chamber of Commerce without the need for an unnecessary trek into Orihuela City.

Campoverde Remembered Them Over Remembrance weekend Campoverde Church held two special events to enable the people of Campoverde to remember and pay their respects to those who have given their lives for our freedom and democracy.

On November 11 in Campoverde Church there was a most moving and poignant concert of contemplative readings and music by Mike and Pip Shail, with special guest George Piper. Many representatives of the Royal British Legion and past serving members of the Armed Forces were in the audience, three of them taking part.

Maggie Dew said, “We thought it was important to give people in Campoverde the chance to attend a secular concert as well as our Christian Remembrance Service the following day.

On Sunday the Church held an Act of Remembrance in the garden, again with members of the Royal British Legion and past serving members of the Armed Forces as well as many other Campoverdians in attendance. The Act of Remembrance was led

by Father Terry Baxter and a wreath was laid under the cross in the garden by Campoverde church’s oldest member, Geoff Weaver, who took part in D-Day as a very young man.

The service continued in the church where photographs of relatives who had given their lives were laid in front of the altar.

The Last Post was played by Ian Gibson of Just Brass

In a region that is covered with golf courses, schoolchildren will in future be taught all about the sport. They will learn all of the terminology, a little about the history and the premier players in the game, but most importantly they will also have the opportunity of trying the game itself as a result of a joint initiative with the Murcian Association for the Promotion of Golf, Amprogolf.

The program will launch during the second quarter of this school year in which 300 students from the 6th year of Primary Education will participate.

The Councilor for Sports, Estíbaliz Masegosa, and Murcia’s General Director of Sports, former La Liga referee Alonso Gómez, both wholeheartedly support the initiative with the AMPROGOLF association. Its president, Juan García Cascales, highlighted "the enthusiasm" with which most of the schools have received the initiative, the cost of which is entirely borne by the Association itself.

The activity will begin on January 1, 2018 and will continue until May 7. Tuition will be provided at the Diego Torné Golf School, at La Serena Golf Course, in the neighbouring municipality of Los Alcázares where the students will be taught the basic skills of the sport.

García Cascales said that the initiative intends that children get to know the sport of golf, including its values and principles, in an environment conducive to its practice due to the presence of first class infrastructure, great professionals and a favourable climate which all add to the "sports spirit" of San Javier ".

Power cuts a thing of the past at Balsicas school Torre Pacheco council has invested 56,517 euros into improvements in the electrical installations at Balsicas School as they attempt to resolve the continuous cuts that it suffers with its electricity supply.

The Councilor for Education, Inmaculada Martínez, who toured the school earlier in the week, said that its problems with cuts will soon be consigned to history.

Councilor for Education, Inmaculada Martínez, inspecting the electrical works

The Council has invested 56,517 euros in the renewal and improvement of the low voltage electrical installation in the oldest main segment at the centre.

The renewal of the system will ensure the power to be increased, so that the interruptions to the lighting that has previously caused so many problems in the school activities, will be avoided.

Despite regular appeals to the Ministry of Education the problems at the

school had been largely ignored until Inmaculada Martínez wrote to Murcia’s General Directorate of Education informing them of the urgent needs of schools such as Garre Alpañez in Balsicas, which have old and obsolete facilities, with insufficient power.

When the matter was then subsequently raised in the plenary the motion was approved unanimously by all the municipal political groups.

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Death threats for mayor as he moves ‘Cross of the Fallen’ The Callosa town council have said that they intend to move the Cross of the Fallen from the Plaza de España before the end of the year.

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his past week the pound dipped against the euro and then climbed back up again while making a steady rise against the US dollar. There were some encouraging UK spending figures as well as lots of Brexit news. The UK cabinet is spread all over Europe today (Friday 17th) with Theresa May in Gothenburg, Boris Johnson in Dublin and David Davis in Berlin.

Of course the really big event is next Wednesday when UK Chancellor Philip Hammond delivers his Autumn Budget.

Many believe he doesn’t have much leeway for giveaways but most just hope he can present a budget with no banana skins.

The UK Government will certainly want to avoid any post-budget U turns. It goes without saying that any surprises in his statement could affect the value of the pound. Meanwhile the market is expecting a rise in US interest rates in December.

What are the current exchange rates?

The euro is near a one year high vs the US dollar at 1.18 (low in January was 1.05). The pound currently buys 1.12 euros and 1.32 US dollars. What are the risks? Positive progress on Brexit will always have an impact on the

The mayor, Fran Maciá, has confirmed that the intention of the government team is to move the monument in December in order to comply with the motion approved in the plenary of March 2016 and with the provisions of the Law of Historical Memory.

legal costs.

The mayor has said that he now wants the people of the town to respect the decision and allow the withdrawal of the Cross of the Fallen.

The decision follows the ruling from the Contentious-Administrative Court of Elche which rejected the appeal filed by the PP in which they sought to challenge the Plenary agreement made in council.

However, despite the appeal from the mayor, there are still many people in the town who say that they will continue with their battle to ensure that the monument remains in the Plaza de España. Indeed there have been posts on social network pages where people are encouraged to shoot or to beat up members of the ruling party Izquierda Unida, as a result of which the mayor has now filed a complaint with the Guardia Civil.

The judgement, against which there is no appeal, dismisses the petition of the PP and also orders them to pay 400 euros in

In December 2016 the Consistory tried to move the monument to another site but a local pressure group prevented it.

pound and euro. Theresa May is vulnerable to an internal coup although another ministerial resignation would also be bad news (there have been enough departures already).

Meanwhile in Belgium the extradition hearing for Catalan president Carles Puigdemont has been postponed until 4th December.

When buying currency don’t be too greedy when waiting for a better exchange rate and shop around to make sure your bank or broker isn’t taking too much out of the rate.

Don’t be tricked by ‘no transfer fee’ as that’s not where the real savings lie, it’s the rate that counts.

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Widespread menace attacks local palms T

he Red Palm Weevil (Latin name: Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) originated in South-east Asia and Melanesia more than a century ago. It first arrived in Southern Europe in the 1980s – discovering the delights of two ubiquitous date palm species, Phoenix canariensis and Phoenix dactylifera, which The Red Palm Weevil seems to prefer over all the other potential host palms, – but they’ll attack other palms too.

Compromís have recently demanded that Orihuela City Council introduce a treatment program to the Palmeral de Orihuela where many people are concerned of a possible weevil attack that could devastate an area of cultural interest.

Red Palm Weevil was first recorded in Spain in 1994.

Infestations within single palm trees can manifest over several generations until they reach hundreds of Weevils. Weevils will establish their home when there is sufficient live plant material on a palm, and feed and lay their eggs on it. Once they have exhausted the food source, the adults will disperse to find new plants to infect.

Red Palm Weevils can be present on a palm all year round, although the adult weevils are more active during the warm summer months.

Symptoms Diagnosing Red Palm Weevil infestation is not easy in its initial stages, when the weevil occurs at low densities and causes limited damage. Any damage to the palm may be obscured by the general state of the injured or sickly palms that they prefer to attack.

However, once palms become properly infested, the symptoms become evident. The period of infestation prior to symptoms becoming recognizable, as well as the type and degree of symptoms themselves, depends on factors such as the point of entry of weevils, the degree of infestation and the general health of the palm under

attack.

Signs of infestation include: Clean cut, mutilated leaves, or even a broken frond emerging from the top of the tree’s crown.

Weevils do the greatest damage when they enter palms via the crown, where they damage growth of new fronds, eventually killing the palm. Signs to look out for are new leaves in the centre of the crown that look sparse, lean or weak, or that show signs of having been eaten. Unfortunately, this common symptom of infestation is usually visible only long after the palm has become infested.

left to professionals. Please Remember Prevention must take place REGULARY by spraying!

Holes the diameter of a finger anywhere on the trunk, usually near the crown or frond bases. Tunnels and emergence holes produced by adult weevils will be especially visible in fronds after removal for inspection.

Treatment for infestation

And when infestation is advanced a noise of crunching, literally!, from within the trunk as the larvae eat their way into the tree’s lifeforce.

Prevention

We’ve found that the best form of treatment for infestation involves introducing nematodes, followed a week later by chemicals. This treatment is then repeated within three weeks – at which point the telltale new shoots signaling recovery are usually visible.

Must be undergone regularly (once a month) to be effective, and needs to be administered directly into the centre of the tree.

Red Palm weevil is affecting the following areas now on the Costa Blanca, Orihuela, Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja, La Marina and Catral.

Weevils are wily and seem to find ways round the chemicals used against them – that’s why it’s best to use a cocktail of various products, in varying quantities, and another reason why the job is best

For a quotation for prevention, treatment of infected palms and full removal of infected palm trees call Paradise Pools and Gardens on 698 384 449.

The key here is always timing. If you get to the tree in time, it can be saved… if infestation has already burrowed deep into the crown, the chances are less likely.

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‘Letters 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.

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aking money in the Canary Islands

Some time ago, I received publicity material for the Canary Islands’ edition of the board game, Monopoly. For those of you who are not familiar with the game, I can assure you that it is a very pleasant allislands version of the popular board game, but relevant to the delights of the Canary Islands, rather than the smog and stresses of London, which most British players will be familiar with.

Have you ever played Monopoly? Some of you may well groan at the memory of bitter squabbles and arguments when losing, whilst for others it may bring happy memories of playing with family and friends, whilst setting you on a path to be a successful entrepreneur. I used to play it, but it was not a game that I was very keen on, or really understood.

I do remember being unhappy unless I managed to get the little dog as a playing piece, as well as being teased, because I was never interested in buying the ‘posh’ London estates in Mayfair and Park Lane, because I much preferred the cosier properties in Old Kent Road. Needless to say, I never did become a successful businessman and much preferred the game of Scrabble instead.

Despite my lack of enthusiasm for the game, it has been remarkably successful over the years. For those who are more used to playing video games, I should explain that Monopoly is a game of chance; a board game whereby players roll two six-sided dice to move around

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the board, buying and selling properties. Players collect rent from their opponents, with the charming aim of trying to drive opponents into bankruptcy.

The game was invented by an American woman, an anti-monopolist called Elizabeth Magie, in 1903 as a way to demonstrate a capitalist economy. It was intended to demonstrate that an economy that rewards the creation of wealth is better than one in which monopolists operate under less constraints. There is also a more sinister underpinning to the game in that it is designed to promote the work of Henry George and his theories of taxation.

One story about the game that I particularly like, is that in 1941, the British Secret Service approached the British manufacturer of the game, John Waddington, to create a special edition for World War 2 prisoners captured by the Nazis. Compasses, maps, real money and other items that might come in useful for escaping were hidden inside these games. These ‘special editions’ were distributed to prisoners of war by British secret service agents disguised as charity workers.

In 1991, Hasbro bought Parker Brothers and its interests in Monopoly and happily went on to allow multiple licensing of the game across the world. As well as board games, a variety of spin offs appeared including a live TV game show, computer and video games, gambling versions for slot machines, on line versions, films, tournaments, and even a World championship event.

There are already a number of published local Spanish editions for Ibiza, Granada, the Basque Country and Cantabria, as well as special editions celebrating sports teams such as Barcelona Football Club or Real Madrid, among others. According to the company, this special edition was selected because of the Canary Islands’ “incredible natural environment, its enormous wealth and cultural variety and its international relevance at a tourist level”.

The Canary Islands edition of the game is published by a British company, Winning Moves, and is produced as a bilingual SpanishEnglish version. It has the support of three large companies that operate throughout the archipelago: Fred Olsen Express, Lopesan Group and Cajasiete. The game maintains the aesthetics and rules of

the traditional game, so should be enjoyed by tourists and residents alike.

Over the years, the game has been vastly improved, but maybe the new Canary Islands’ edition could include the large Canary Mastiff dog as one of its playing pieces? Monopoly is still going from strength to strength. Anyone for a game?

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: http://barriemahoney.com and http://thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Footsteps in the Sand’ (ISBN: 9780995602717).

Available in paperback, as well as Kindle editions. © Barrie Mahoney

An excellence-based commitment to “sun and beach” tourism

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ourism is an economic driver in Spain, which is shown by the number of international tourists that it attracts, 3rd in the world in 2016, and it’s position as the fastest growing among the top ten.

While it is true that there are secondary reasons contributing to this surge, such as the Turkish crisis and other tribulations around the Mediterranean due to political instability, it is undeniable that Spain’s tourism industry is a leader in its own right.

Among the many different products that characterise tourism in Spain, we must put the Valencian Community and the province of Alicante amongst those at the very top of the list.

Its geographic characteristics include many aspects that are ideal for the establishment of a powerful tourism business.

It has a mild climate, an large number of sunshine hours, an enviable average temperature and a welcoming coast, along with numerous beaches and the peace and tranquility of the Mediterranean Sea. However, in addition to a balanced territorial development model, this fertile ground requires, tourism projects that have a clear commitment to excellence and sustainability.

Fortunately, the maturity of the tourism industry, with its long history and accumulated experience, combined with increased human resource training and specialisations, allow us to maintain a high degree of professionalism that is an essential ingredient in the recipe for continued success.

These factors (natural, territorial, business and professional) make tourism in Spain a sector with a high capacity to compete against other destinations.

However, in a market as globalised, dynamic and controversial as the tourism market, it is necessary to keep the foundation of the model up-to-date, in order to adapt the offer to the trends in demand, diversifying the product so that the touristic experience is more complete, as it continues to strive for excellence.

Securing excellent destinations is the challenge that everyone in the tourism industry faces and in order to achieve this, every part of the mechanism must be continually adjusted and moving in harmony.

There are many tourism entrepreneurs who professionally manage their businesses with a commitment to quality and respect for the environment.

They are also concerned with preventing occupational risks among their staff, ensuring that innovation is constantly in the spotlight.

At Chiringuitos del Sol, the company believe that improvements must be made on a daily basis, which is why, for many years, they have committed themselves to the Q for Quality Certification.

They are also constantly making investments to provide new attractions to tourists, incorporating culture, beach sports and social concerns into their daily tasks. They also contribute to the sustainability of the territory that accommodates their environmental activity.

Chiringuitos del Sol are just a company, a team of a hundred professionals, but they embrace a commitment to ensure that the beaches of Orihuela remain as an excellent tourist destination.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Inlet; 4 Impetus; 8 Devious; 9 Circa; 10 Fade; 11 Profound; 13 Mock; 14 Isle; 16 Generous; 17 Twee; 20 Brand; 21 Gallows; 22 Elected; 23 Green.

DOWN: 1 Indefatigable; 2 Livid; 3 Trot; 4 Insert; 5 Pacifist; 6 Torture; 7 Stand to reason; 12 Accredit; 13 Mundane; 15 Turgid; 18 Whole; 19 Flog.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Backs; 4 Discern; 8 Dresden; 9 Giver; 10 Iron; 11 Teacloth; 13 Togs; 14 Otis; 16 Agnostic; 17 Ages; 20 Nerve; 21 Tableau; 22 Rambler; 23 Tench.

DOWN: 1 Bedside manner; 2 Credo; 3 Side; 4 Danger; 5 Sagacity; 6 Envious; 7 North and south; 12 Eggshell; 13 Tantrum; 15 Mister; 18 Glean; 19 Abet.

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Trachea (8) 11. Binoculars (5-7) 13. Hue (6) 14. Fervour (6) 17. Trenchancy (12) 20. Swap (8) 21. Daybreak (4) 22. Went before (8) 23. Otherwise (4)

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road (Elton John). 9. Tasmania. 10.

Branch Davidian. 11. a. Edelweiss, b.

Lotus, c. Chrysanthemum, d. Red Poppy, e. Tulip. 12. Types of Glasses (Collins and Highball are both tumblers, Burgundy is a wine glass, yard glass is a yard long and shot glasses are for shots). 13. Harold Abraham and Eric Liddell. 14. The Bay of Plenty. 15. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

lowing countries? a. Austria. b. India. c. Japan. d. Belgium. e. Turkey 12. Collins, Burgundy, Highball, Yard and Shot are all examples of what?

13. The film 'Chariots of Fire' charts the rivalry between which two great British sprinters?

14. What is the name of the great open bowl of the Pacific Ocean on New Zealand's north coast?

15. The following are the first words to which hit song? (Original was Number 1 US, Number 8 UK) "She was afraid to come out of the locker" 16. Death: a: Which novelist drowned herself in the River Ouse in 1941? b: Who was shot from behind by Bob Ford in 1882? c: Who is believed to have died after allowing an asp to bite her breast? d: Which great poet was killed one week before the WWI armistice? e: In which city is Jim Morrison buried?

17. What were the three previous names used

by British soldiers for the game known as badminton?

18. Actors Dwight Schultz and Dirk Benedict both make cameo appearances in which 2010 Ridley Scott-produced movie?

19. Name the nine countries with a border on the Baltic Sea. 20. Rome's Trevi fountain featured in what 1954 Jean Negulesco film?

1. Jackson Pollock. 2. Lady GaGa - an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer, pianist and performance artist. 3. Éclair. 4. LOST - the US TV Series. 5. Thugs or Thuggee. 6. Olympic Marseille. 7. Geronimo (Apache). 8. a.

Papa was a rolling stone (Temptations), b. Paranoid (Black Sabbath), c. A horse with no name (America), d. Baba O'Riley (The Who), e. Goodbye yellow brick

ACROSS 1 Be almost certain it's unfermented wine (4) 3. Playing a joke is quite unimportant (8) 8. Clock-face placed back (4) 9. Addition with batsman not out of his ground (8) 11. The other way round according to poetic arrangement (7,5) 13. Hurry from Athens (6) 14. Blend in with the teeming legion (6) 17. As cold as cold can be (8,4) 20. Loses car in game (8) 21. 1000 direct guns to cripple (4) 22. Herb and one or two girls ... (8) 23. ... but two in this case find Peterhead has atmosphere (4)

1. Which controversial and expressive man was given the nickname 'Jack the dripper'?

2. Who was born "Stefani Joanne Angelina DOWN Germanotta" on March the 28th 1986?

1. Disturbing din in force at 12 (8) 3. What cake derives its name from the French 2. Frightens about five in mufflers (7) word for lightning?

4. Park officer has right to get people annoyed (6) 4. Damon Lindelof, J. J. Abrams and Jeffrey 5. Arsonist disrupts air ferries (4-6) Lieber are responsible for creating which phe6. Mental conception of one poor game (5) nomenon?

7. Increased some of the meagre water supplies (4) 5. The name for which notorious criminals who 10. Keeping faith with class and achieving consistent were once responsible for the murder of countresults? (4,2,4) less thousands of innocent people means 12. Concerning one-time worker for improvement (8) 'deceivers'?

15. Rearrange a garden in the West Indies (7) 16. Hasty and superficial youth leader lost slide from slide- 6. Who were stripped of the European Champion Club's Cup they won in 1993 after a rule (6) bribery scandal involving their president, 18. Gives support to his defence (5) Bernard Tapie?

19. Curved line is a disgrace (4) 7. The surrender of which tribal leader in 1886 was effectively the end of the Indian wars in the US? 8. The following are the depressing last words to which hit songs? a. All he left us was alone. b. I tell you to enjoy life I wish I could but it's too late. c. Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain. d. They're all wasted. e. Sniffing for tidbits like you on the ground.

CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? 9. Which island, named after a Dutchman, is Fill in the grid so that often said to have the cleanest air in the world? every row, every column, 10. Name the cult holed up in Waco, Texas, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. many of whose members were killed when the FBI stormed their compound after a 51-day siege.

QUIZ ANSWERS 11. What is the national flower in each of the folBikini. 16. Death Answers: a: Virginia Woolf, b: Jesse James, c: Cleopatra, d: Wilfred Owen, e: Paris. 17. Shuttlecock, Battledore and Poona (or Poonai). 18.

The A-Team (2010). 19. Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland. 20.

Three Coins in the Fountain

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Doctor Pedro Bretcha appointed President of the Spanish Society of Surgical Oncology (SEOQ)

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ference that took place in Alicante in 2013, and was invited as a speaker to the closing ceremony of the National Medical Student Conference in the same city.

octor Pedro Bretcha, a specialist in surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja (Alicante) has been appointed President of the Spanish Society of Surgical Oncology (SEOQ), at the national conference held this weekend in Palma, which was attended by surgical oncology professionals. Doctor Bretcha joined the medical staff at Quirónsalud Torrevieja in 2001.

Doctor Bretcha has collaborated as a volunteer for the medical Association GEDEOM, and he set up the Surgical Oncology service for Bluefields Hospital in Nicaragua in 2012.

He was a spokesperson for SEOQ from 2010 to 2013, at which point he was appointed vice president of the society. He was also a member of the advisory board for the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), and coordinator of the Spanish surgical peritoneal oncology Group (GECOP) from 2011 to 2013.

Doctor Bretcha graduated in medicine and surgical treatment in 1992 at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He completed the MIR examination (necessary to obtain a place as a specialist), at the Mutua de Terrasa Universitary Hospital. In 2000 he spent time in Mount Sinai Hospital in New York to perfect advanced laparoscopic surgery techniques. In 2002 he had the opportunity to stay at the National Cancer Institute (N.I.H.) in Washington, in the metabolic Surgery Unit, to learn about local-regional therapies with hyperthermic chemotherapy. This year he presented his doctoral thesis at Miguel Hernández University in Elche, called “Multimodal treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis using radical surgery with prooperative intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy”.

Doctor Bretcha is one of a small number of Spanish specialists that has the surgical oncology certificate from the European Board of Surgery. This title is the only surgical oncology classification that exists in Spain and in the rest of Europe (there is no similar certification in the United States at present). He is also a member of the examining board of European surgical oncology from 2007.

Furthermore Doctor Pedro Bretcha is certified as a “Console Surgeon” by the Da Vinci Surgical System. This system of robotic

About Quirónsalud Quirónsalud is the most important hospital group in Spain, and the third largest in Europe. It can be found in 13 autonomous communities in Spain, has state-of-the-art technology and offers over 6,200 beds in more than 100 healthcare centres, such as Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid, Hospital Universitario Dexeus, Ruber, Centro Médico Teknon, Hospital La Luz, Policlínica de Guipúzcoa, Hospital Quirónsalud Valencia, etc., as well as a huge team of highly qualified professionals of international prestige.

Doctor Bretcha joined the medical staff at Quirónsalud Torrevieja in 2001. surgery allows the surgeon to control the robot from a console and is meant for complicated interventions from a minimally invasive point of view. Da Vinci enhances a doctors eyesight, precision and control.

One of its main uses is for Surgical Oncology, focusing on localregional therapies (intraperitoneal chemotherapy with hypothermia to treat peritoneal carcinomatosis, isolated hepatic perfusion, intraoperative radiotherapy, or radiofrequency ablation), Hepato-Biliary pancreatic surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.

He has made numerous statements and is co-author of many communications given at conferences. He chaired the National SEOQ con-

We promote teaching (seven of our centres are university hospitals) and medical and scientific research (we run the FJD [Spanish acronym, Jiménez Díaz Foundation] Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria [Healthcare Research Institute], the only private research centre licensed by the Secretaría de Estado de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación [Ministry for Research, Development and Innovation]).

Likewise, our healthcare service is organised in units and crosscutting networks that allow for the optimisation of accumulated experience at difference centres, and the clinical application of our research. Currently, Quirónsalud is developing many research projects across Spain, and many of its healthcare centres carry out cutting edge work in this field, as pioneers in different specialisations such as radiology, cardiology, endocrinology, gynaecology, neurology, oncology and sports medicine, among others.

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MABS Murcia Mar Menor Glitz and Glamour O nce again on a pleasant autumn day MABS Murcia Mar Menor presented the Glitz and Glamour Fashion Show at Las Claras in Los Alcazares on the 7th November. The show was a sell-out and one hundred and twenty ladies joined us for an enjoyable afternoon of fashion aimed at the festive party season. The outfits, which were all donated to the shop, were modelled by our own very lovely and dedicated volunteers. It was difficult to tell that the ladies are not professional models as they strutted and turned on the catwalk. The outfits modelled were ideal for parties or dances.

They were new or nearly new with some great designer labels

amongst them, and as always, were available to purchase at the end of the show.

However the audience didn’t have to wait until the show started to spend on party clothes as there were already racks full of lovely fashions available to purchase when the doors opened. Our volunteers were delighted to assist them and point out matching or suitable accessories, shoes, bags and lots of sparkly jewellery, to compliment the outfits. There was hardly a table without carrier bags in view and ladies chatting excitedly about their purchases and the imminent show.

Our presenter Ziggi, an ex-Tiller Girl and still looking fabulous, opened the show for us. MABS are so lucky she gives of her time to do this. The models and the dressers, all Volunteers of MABS, work very hard and without them the show would not have run so smoothly and kept to time. They do say that practice makes perfect and this event ran so smoothly and without a hitch that everyone enjoyed the day. A huge Thank You to ALL the MABS Volunteers.

The team at MABS are very dedicated and work well together to further the charity. But, without our supporters we would not survive and the greatest thanks goes to them as at the final count a total of 1,761 Euros was raised. Absolutely fabulous !!! Thanks to everyone involved.

Cancer does not Discriminate and neither does MABS.

Terri Horvath Morris Dancers

Terri Horvath Morris are back in practice after their summer break and have an exciting programme of dance outs at future events.

After a very enjoyable performance at Los Montesinos on Friday 10 November they will now be appearing at the following venues: Saturday 25 November at 17:00 hrs on the stage at Zenia Boulevard

Friday 1 December at 16:30 hrs in the Plaza at Los Montesinos at the first day of their 3-day Christmas Festival Sunday 3 December at 16:00 hrs at Playa Flamenca Charity Day Wednesday 20 December at 12:00 hrs in San Miguel de Salinas outside the Casa de Cultura Saturday 20 January at 12:00 hrs at the Plaza in AlmoradĂ­ Date to be agreed in March at the No Smoking Club, Torrevieja, at 11:00 hrs So come along and be entertained by watching us at any of these locations performing traditional

English Morris dancing .

If you are interested in having the Terri Horvath Morris dancing at your charity event or fiesta, please contact the Secretary, Sue Walters, at suzi.inspain@gmail.com or 653 287 995. Likewise if you would like to come along to join us and are relatively fit, of any age, with or without experience, you would be made most welcome. Just contact the Secretary as above.

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Match Results for 16th November 2017 (pts for win/draw) Junction Jaguars Hub Hyenas (2) Hen’s Teeth Porter House (2) Tavern Las Rosas (2) Ale House (2)

4-8 12-0 2-10 10-2 1-11 10-2 9-3

Hub Hyenas Porter House Junction Jackals El Capitan Las Rosas Angels Tavern Oldies Ale House Wee Rockers Hen's Teeth Junction Jaguars Porter House Bees Pint Depot Queens Amigo's Misfits Hub Hellraisers

P 7 7 7 6 7 6 7 7 6 7 7 6 6 6 6

Wee Rockers (2) Hub Hellraisers El Capitan (2) Amigo's Misfits Junction Jackals (2) Porter House Bees Pint Depot Queens

Pts 14 12 12 11 9 9 7 6 6 3 3 2 2 1 1

Legs 66 60 57 54 50 45 43 36 31 33 33 24 22 18 12

180’s John Walker (El Capitan); Joe Miller (Hub Hyenas); Harvey Lane (Porter House Bees); Aroldis Klimonis (El Capitan), Eugene Gillespie (Tavern); Paul Durrant (Hyenas) Jeff Ward (Porter House); Andy Rutter (Junction Jackals) Junction Jaguars v Wee Rockers Another great night but with a reversal of last year’s score line in favour of the newly formed-reformed Wee Rockers. Some great scoring from both sides with a total of 15 scores of 100 or more.

The Jags were often down to the finish first but again it’s our finishing that’s letting us down. More practice needed ladies! High scorers and finishers for the Jaguars: de Lacy 117; Eagles 100, S17-S3D7; Hayward D4; Schofield 121; Cowan 95, 100, D1; Simpson D7; Green 113. MOTM Patty Poo! High scores and finishes for Wee Rockers: - White 100 x 2, D1; Havelock 100 x 2, 120, D8, D2, D8;

Cadena Sunrise Bowling - Week 7 Pin Pushers S***T Happens Sunrise Colegas Gi Gi's Hookers Sol Amigos Alley Cats

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Alley Gators The Phantoms The Bandits Pin Pals 999s Strike Force

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Doreen Wiles 189 Doreen Wiles 189 Lynne Ailsby 538 Mavis Riley 601

Terry Capon 236 Terry Capon 236 Maurice Allen 554 Gaz Bowden 589

S***T Happens Strike Force Gi Gi's Hookers Sunrise Colegas Sol Amigos 999s The Bandits Pin Pals Alley Cats Pin Pushers Alley Gators The Phantoms

P 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21

W 20 18 17 17 16 16 13 13 13 13 12 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 8 10 11 11 12 12 15 15 15 15 16 28

Tot Gms Av Hi-G Hi-S Pts 14921 21 710 799 2208 40 14465 21 688 772 2228 36 14771 21 703 822 2193 34 14753 21 702 785 2259 34 14460 21 688 770 2187 32 13964 21 664 728 2053 32 14495 21 690 827 2245 26 14316 21 681 775 2219 26 14252 21 678 731 2130 26 14054 21 669 738 2104 26 14530 21 691 766 2164 24 10920 21 520 520 1560 0

Maxwell Jnr 100 x 2; 140, D3, D18; Underwood D3, D10. J Mackay 98, 100, 121 MOTM Stephen Maxwell Jnr.

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Las Rosas v Porter House Bees

Hub Hyenas v Hub Hellraisers (12-0) (last season 11-1) Ale House v Pint Depot Queens (9-3) The Pint Depot Queens gave the Ale House a run for their money. At times their highnesses were a good 250 behind but the Ale House were struggling to find their doubles, then just when the ladies were ready to seal the deal- bosh! the arrow flew in for the guys. There weren’t any mega fab finishes but there were a few high scores. Young Jordan was awarded MOTM for the Ale House for the most finishes and Marie Cummins scooped it for the Queens for nicest, highest shooos and a couple of finishes too!

Las Rosas v Porter House Bees (10-2) (last season 6-6) With a warm and friendly welcome from the home team, triples started at a pace with Alan, Freddy and Adrian taking the first.

Carlos, Steph & Lee took the 2nd and Alan ‘Get Orf’ Preston, Carlos and Lee finishing the third. Adrian paired with Steph and took the first pairs against Ivan and Eddie. Lady of the match, Melanie Parker paired with Michelle Lane to win the first leg for the Bees. The Bees sadly failed to match the finishing skills of Las Rosas with only baby Harvey Lane snatching a single from Adrian.

High scores from the home team were Freddy 120, Get Orf Preston 140 & 135 and Cristobal 120.

Report by Gilly Kirby Ladies’ and Men’s Pairs comps, Thursday 23rd November The draws for the Pairs competitions were done at Euronics on Saturday. Captains have been sent the list of who is playing where this week. If in doubt, please email Gilly Kirby: sunshinegilly59@gmail.com Christmas Mixed Pairs Competition Thursday 21st December Ladies and gents, please find yourself a partner for the mixed pairs competition on Thursday 21st December. Entry forms and more details will be sent round soon!

Las Ramblas Social Club

By Mike Mahony On Monday we played a 6x6x6 and as usual the scoring was close with the greens being extra quick.

The winning team with a score of 82 pts were Donna Campbell, Mike Chapman, Peter Wickham and Mike Mahony.

On a breezy cold Wednesday morning it was the 3rd round of our Medal Competition and the results were as follows: Cat. 1 : 1st Benedicte Kruse 75 pts. 2nd Alan Douglas 78 pts.

3rd Dave Pulling 79 pts.

Cat. 2 : 1st Terry Cullen 77 pts. 2nd Reg Akehurst 78 pts.

3rd Peter Wickham 79 pts.

2´s Club: Bryan Neal, Benedicte Kruse, Liz Robinson, Brian Staines, Dave Pulling, Ron Phipps & Terry Field.

Friday it was the Yellow Peril Competition and the winners with 114 pts were Ulrika Barthe, Rod Doel, Brian Staines and Dave Pulling.

Did Cheryl McGlynn forget to remove gloves when throwing her darts?

Torrevieja Darts Ladies Organisation Founders Shield Wildcats at Macklins3-5 Friendly's Chicas Gap Ladies 6-2 Macklins Dolly Mix Friendly's Temps 3-5 Black Dog Ladies El Balcon Chicas 3-5 Primadonnas HOT DARTS: Sue Casey 140x2+100, Cynthia Jevons 140+116+111+100, Beatty Powell 136+100, Joy Don 134+101, Patricia Wood 133, Simone de Lacy 125+100, Bliss Wright 125, Margaret Boden 124, Ellie Attwood 121+100, Pam Horton, Anita Morfee 121, Angela Mullen 112, Lisa Alsop 108, Pamela Taylor, Mitch Halliday 100 BULL FINISH: Brenda Harper

P Gap Ladies 10 Black Dog Ladies 10 El Balcon Chicas 10 Macklins Dolly Mix 10 Friendlys Chicas 10 Friendly's Temps 10 Wildcats at Macklins10 Primadonnas 10

Carp R Us

ond was Dave Hoare with 7.78kg, third was Alan Smith with 6.98kg and fourth Steve Fell with 3.96kg. Dave, Alan and Steve all fished the whip and maggot.

This result means the Autumn Series was won by Steve Fell with 159 points, second was Steve Collins with 156, third Roy Buttress with 133 and fourth Tom Marshall with 113. Well done all who took part. It was good to see the 8 matches in the series produce 7 different winners.

The club is always keen to get new members. If you are interested contact the secretary, Steve Fell, on 634 379 081. Further info on its website www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or on our Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

The final round of the Autumn Series was fished on the Town Centre stretch of the Rio Segura in Murcia. A lot of work has been going on at this venue to help alleviate problems when the river floods, the path along the side of the river is now gravel instead of mud, which is nice, but much of the bankside vegetation has gone and this seems to have affected the carp fishing. As a result, the ‘bleak bashers’ topped the weights (although Doug included a couple of carp in his weight).

First was Doug Hornblow with 10.40kg (whip and maggot plus carp on the method feeder), sec-

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Pts. 29 22 19 19 19 18 17 17

Well done everyone, keep up the good work, and enjoy your darts.

Pam Horton, 96 571 0066, Ladies Darts Coordinator Email: Dartess501@gmail.com

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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 16,500 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.

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Social and Clubs The AGM of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 23 Nov at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras starting at 7.30pm. The Torrevieja Branch meets at the Casa Ventura in San Luis at 7.30 pm on the 2nd Friday while the La Marina/Gran Alacant Branch meets on the 1st Monday at The London Bar, behind Dial Prix in Gran Alacant at 6pm. Everyone Welcome.

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 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.

Girlguiding group for Orihuela Costa. The Orihuela Costa Rainbows and Brownies. This is a brand new Girlguiding group for girls aged 5-11 years.

Rainbows 5-7 years, Brownies 711 years. We will meet every Wednesday at the Madhouse in El Galan. Parents can find our more on our Facebook page Orihuela Costa Brownies and Rainbows Curious about work of Samaritans in Spain? Interested in becoming

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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). www.samaritansinspain.com Email: janeatsams@outlook.com The Orihuela Costa Drop In Centre is now fully open in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday including music, language classes, drawing and painting, sewing, general information, bereavement advice and much more.

Further info is available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

Christmas Fayres Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) are holding their Annual Christmas Fayre at TCF,Avenida de la Cortes Valencianas,68, 03183 on Saturday 25th of November 2017 between 1.00 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. Our Craft Club have made beautiful inexpensive gifts for Christmas, including jewellery,hand-made cards,knitted goods and embroidery. Home baked items,toiletries and also bric -a-brac stalls.

Refreshments are also available.

Bring your family and friends.

Orihuela Costa Community Care Xmas Charity Craft Fayres in support of Tasha’s Fund, 19th & 26th November 3rd & 17th

December with Mulled wine and Mince Pies. The 17th December will also include Christmas Carols. The fayre itself will feature handmade crafts, gifts, cakes, cards, jewellery etc.

Timings 12pm till 4pm in Calle Pablo Picasso (by the Playa Flamenca Town Hall) Contact Norah: oc.communitycare@gmail.com.

Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11am 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 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. We welcome residents, visitors and children. For information see our website www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org or phone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108.

Job Opportunity Top Neumaticos are seeking a Fully Trained Mechanic for their Los Dolses Depot. Must speak English. Call 645 425 457 for further information

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Property for Sale Country Finca in Redovan - 2 buildings on a good size plot, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Plot size 500 sq mtrs.

Excellent decorative order and is sold furnished. Beamed ceilings in lounge. Euro 170,500. Ref: 000076. Tel 617 537 866 San Miguel de Salinas - A really nice first floor 3 bed apartment in a very well looked after community, just a short walk to supermarkets, restaurants, and bars.

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Access to lovely communal gardens and a large communal swimming pool. Euro 79,995 Ref 000057. Tel 617 537 866 Redovan - Surrounded by lemon groves and fields of artichokes and broccoli, this three bed, two bathroom detached villa is situated on a plot of 600m2. It has its own 10m x 5m private swimming pool and a separate garage with access to a rooftop solarium. The property is distributed on one level with a tiled patio area leads into the main living and dining areas. Private Pool, Fully Furnished, Stunning views, Private Garden. Euro 210,000 Ref 000058. Tel 617 537 866 Sierra de Orihuela - This fabulous detached property is on a plot of 1.900m2 and has breath-taking views of the Sierra de Orihuela mountain range. The total built area is 135m2 which is distributed across four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge / dining area, and a modern openplan kitchen. Covered car port, manicured gardens and a private swimming pool. Fully Furnished.

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SOUTH ALICANTE WINTER TRIPLES RESULTS AND TABLES / WEEK 5 - 13 November ENTERPRISE DIVISION San Luis Klingons 134 ( 14 ) La Siesta Apollos 95 ( 8 ) San Miguel Meteors 102 ( 11 ) La Marina Explorers 138 ( 10 ) Emerald Isle Titans 110 ( 10 )

San Luis Klingons Vistabella Albatrosses San Miguel Meteors Emerald Isle Titans Quesada Pearls La Marina Explorers La Siesta Apollos Monte Mar Matadors Vistabella Drivers San Miguel Pulsars

P 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Vistabella Drivers 80 ( 0 ) Vistabella Albatrosses 94 ( 6 ) Quesada Pearls 88 ( 3 ) Monte Mar Matadors 91 ( 4 ) San Miguel Pulsars 76 ( 4 ) W 22 18 15 15 15 13 13 13 11 10

D 1 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 2

L O/W 7 4 11 4 14 4 13 2 14 2 16 3 17 3 17 1 18 1 18 1

Diff 166 97 8 -14 89 32 -15 -128 -79 -156

Pts 53 45 39 36 35 33 32 28 25 24

DISCOVERY DIVISION Quesada Diamonds 91 ( 4 ) La Marina Pathfinders 129 (10) Greenlands Sycamores 111 (10) San Miguel Comets 115 ( 10 ) Monte Mar Toreadors 92 ( 7 )

San Luis Trekkers 102 ( 10 ) El Rancho Pintos 82 ( 4 ) Emerald Isle Moonrakers 110 ( 4 ) Emerald Isle Neptunes 94 ( 4 ) Greenlands Maples 90 ( 7 )

P W D L San Luis Trekkers 5 23 2 5 La Marina Pathfinders 5 19 1 10 Quesada Diamonds 5 17 1 12 Greenlands Maples 5 17 1 12 Monte Mar Toreadors 5 15 2 13 San Miguel Comets 5 14 0 16 Emerald Isle Neptunes 5 13 0 17 El Rancho Pintos 5 13 1 16 Emerald Isle Moonrakers 5 9 0 21 Greenlands Sycamores * 5 6 0 24 * 4 ) deducted for failing to field a full team

O/W 5 4 3 2 3 3 3 1 0 1

Diff 279 163 48 21 -19 9 6 -81 -184 -242

Pts 58 47 41 39 38 34 32 29 18 10

VOYAGER DIVISION Mazarron Mariners Game (P) Vistabella Eagles 87 ( 7 ) Quesada Rubies 102 ( 8 ) San Luis Romulans 82 ( 2 )

Mazarron Mariners Vistabella Eagles Quesada Rubies La Siesta Pioneers San Luis Vulcans C Bowls Flamingos # Horadada Falcons San Luis Romulans * El Rancho Raiders

P 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4

La Siesta Pioneers (P) Horadada Falcons 119 ( 7 ) San Luis Vulcans 105 ( 6 ) Country Bowls Flamingos 137 (12) W 19 16 16 13 11 13 9 7 5

D 2 1 0 2 2 0 3 0 0

L O/W 3 4 7 2 8 2 9 3 17 3 17 1 12 2 17 1 19 1

* 2 ) deducted for failing to field a full team # 1 point deducted for reporting infringement

Diff 272 65 77 36 -31 -44 26 -174 -227

Pts 48 37 36 34 30 27 25 14 12

Monday morning found the Pintos at La Marina playing the Pathfinders, on a sunny morning, but we were buffeted by a very blustery wind, which made it very interesting indeed.

As always at La Marina we were in great company and managed to come away with 2 rinks, not a bad result. The Raiders meanwhile had a bye.

On Friday the Broncos were playing at San Luis against the Pumas and put in an excellent performance to take an equal share of the rinks and the overall shots by a small margin, a good result away from home. Ann C Taylor, Denise Morgan and Malc Elmore 9-16.

Edward Elsam, Peter Bagwell and Jean Bagwell 25-8. Tricia Elsam, Keith Longshaw and Tony Robinson 14-30. John Richards, Rob Clark and Dave Haynes 24-8. Gary Dunstone, Sheila Cox and Gary Newson 15-22. David Baker, Ron Edwards and Mick Ager 20-14.

Meanwhile the Mustangs entertained Vistabella Lanzadores, both teams played well, though the Mustangs were up to their formidable foe and took 4 rinks and the overall shots.

The Lanzadores were good company all round, I certainly enjoyed the company on my rink. Geoff Jones, Jane Hamill and Stew Hamill 25-15. Barbara Jones, Sheila Cooper and Carolyn Harris 24-12.

Diane Yates, Jim Gracie and Bob Taylor 14-26. Jan Bright, Malc Sykes and Bob Morgan 11-18. Judy Foley, Keith Cunningham and David Whitworth 21-11. June Whitfield, Henry Ryder and Richard Lee 29-17.

For membership details contact Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966774316 or at elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com

La Siesta Bowls Club By Rod Edgerton In the Enterprise Division the Apollos entertained Vistabella Albatrosses and had a great result against one of the stronger teams in the Division.First past the post, team reliable Dave Davies with Florence & Mike Edwards having scored 2- 5s in their game.

Next best Dawn & John Taylor with Brian Fraser lead from the onset picking up a 5 on the 1st and 6 on the 7th end.Sheila Chorley with Brian & Pat Harman, came back from 8 - 1 down to win 10 of the next 12 ends.

Final score 3 rinks apiece and the Apollos winning by 1 shot to gain the overall points.

The Pioneers made the long trip to Fuente Alamo to play Mazarron.However, gale force winds meant that play was impossible and so the match will be replayed next Wednesday.

Our Winter League team travelled to Quesada and unfortunately came of second best with Quesada truimphing on all rinks. The rink of Tony and Val Dalton with Brian Gardiner and Irene Mangan came the closest to salvaging points losing by a single shot on the final end.

The Blues travelled to Horada to play the Royals and came away with a narrow win by 105 shots to 103 winning gaining an 8-6 victory winning on three rinks.The rinks of Pat Moore,Dave Blackie and George Richardson and that of Ann and Robert Heath with John Ball recorded 23-11 wins whilst Jo Elkin,Irene Mangan and Pat Harman won 19-13.

The Golds entertained Quesada Swans and came away with an invaluable 10-4 win by 119 shots to 113.

This will tighten up the top of the League Table with just a few points covering several teams including the Golds.The highlight of this match came on the final end of the final match to finish.

The rink of Gary Randall,Joe Kocsis and skip John Clarke were a shot down with one end to go and with the skips to bowl their final three woods each Quesada were holding a single shot.However, skip John Clarke bowled 2 tremendous woods to draw within inches of the jack to win the match for the Golds.

With wins on three further rinks, notably from Dennis Andew,Tony Campbell and Jack Burrell winning 27-14,Ken Stringfellow with Tom Heaslewood and Gordon Dall winning 22-14 the match was won.

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Another week another good start with both Monday teams winning.

The Pathfinders took on the El Rancho Pintos at La Marina and won 10-4. I watched a lot of this match and there were some good bowling going on. Sue Daniels, John Rae and Barbara Forshaw won on the last end by two.

Terry and Jean Perchard and Jack Chorlton had a good win 25-9 but best of all was John Morgan Angie Butler and Captain Gina Hindle winning 35-9. Again at home the Explorers played Monte Mar Matadors and won by the same score as in the morning.

The two losing trips only just lost by one or two shots. Captain Tom Spencer with help from Carol Smith and Ann Stone won 21-14.

Peter Parsons, Mike Smith and Chris Webb a fine victory of 22-15 while Alex Whyte, Kathy Manning (the Birthday Girl) and Janet Parson won 23-13. Then Mike Stone, Mike Surch and Mo Kidd had a smashing win 35-9 (Obviously Anne has been coaching her husband.)

Winter League went to the windy city of Vistabella and got completely blown away by eight points. Our only winning rink came in the form of four accomplished players namely Barry and Wendy Latham, Peter Parsons and Dave O’Sullivan.

Unfortunately modesty won’t allow me to tell you had well I played.

Our good start didn’t go on for long as the Merlins at home were swiftly dispatched by Quesada Swifts.

Although there were some close games we had only one winning rink that being John Withers, Steve Hindle and Martin Butler. On the other hand the Ospreys travelled down to Mazarron to play the Miners and had a convincing win by 9 points to 5.

Three wins and a draw got us the points so well done, Tom Spencer, Mike Smith and Ann Stone 20-13. Likewise Peter Parsons, Mike Stone and Andy Bartlett who won 25- 12 and similarly Alex Whyte, Jim Reeves and Janet Parsons who triumphed 22-16.

Not forgetting Shirley Hadaway, Margaret McLaughlin and Steve Douglas who drew 15 all. We had the overall by just seven shots.

Monte Mar Bowls Club

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Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad and Avalon November Saturday 11th. Bonalba Aussie Pairs Open Thirty two teams from clubs on the Costa Blanca took part in the above competition. After a long days bowling, it turned out to be a good day for teams from Monte Mar. Pauline and Chris Merry came third and the winners were another Monte Mar team Sheila Roberts and Bill Young. So congratulations to our successful teams and a good day was had by all.

Monday 13th - Monte Mar Toreadors v Greenlands Maples No surprise that todays game was close with only one point between the teams in the league. Toreadors won on two rinks and drew on one.

Well done to the winning teams of Diane Horsington, John Hunt and skip Joan Harding. Sue Bounds, Dave Thomas and skip Diane Ridley and the drawing team Jan Soars, Les Bounds and skip Mick Soars. Shots Toreadors 92-90 Maples, Pts Toreadors 7-7 Maples Wednesday 15th Winter League - Monte Mar v Emerald Isle Great mornings bowling at home to our friends from the Emerald Isle. With two rinks going down to the last bowl. Emerald Isle won on four rinks. Well done to our winning team of Pauline Merry, John Hunt, June Young, and skip Chris Merry.

Friday 17th - Monte Mar Toreadors v Greenlands Cedars A lovely November morning saw some fine bowling by the Toreadors, which enabled them to have a good win against the Cedars. They have promised to gain revenge in the return leg. Well done to all our winning rinks. Points Toreadors 11 – 3 Cedars Shots Toreadors 131 – 100 Cedars Monte Mar Matadors v Quesada Swallows The Matadors were away to a very strong Queasada team and were given a lesson in bowls. Points Matadors 0 – 14 Swallows, Shots Matadors 49 – 165 Swallows. Bad day at the office.

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By Sheila Cammack

Generally a successful week for our teams.

Monday 13th: South Alicante Bowls: SL Klingons home v VB Drivers; an excellent result 14-0, shots 13480. Winners: Pat Bird, Ray Pollock, Graham Bird 23-11, Kath Reid, Ray Clarke, Ian Kenyon 23-20, Margaret Morrison, Sabrina & Russell Marks 33-9, Colin Jackson, Keith Phillips, Mal Hughes 1715, Janet McEneany, Ann Holland, Peter McEneany 15-22, Bob White, Sheila Cammack, Giuseppe Galelli 16-15.

SL Trekkers; a good result away v Q Diamonds 10-4, shots 102-91.

Winners: Alan Bowen, Peter Fuller, Suzi Cooper 14-13, Ros Holmes, Bill Webb, Mike Regan 18-17, Shirley Verity, Jo & Jules Pering 2112, Irene Everett, Beryl Regan, Vic Slater 27-12.

SL Vulcans, away v Q Rubies, 6-8, 105 shots-102. Winners: Doug & Fay Beattie, Geoff Shand 24-13, Audrey Ford, Margaret Clarke, Charlie Marigold 24-21.

SL Romulans, home v CB Flamingoes, a tough game 2points-12, shots 82-137. Winners: Chris Phillips, Joe Millis, Albert Jackson 2716.

Wednesday 15th Winter League away v Benitachell; a superb result, 11points-1, 97 shots-72. Winners: Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jules Pering, Russell Marks 20-8, Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Sabrina Marks, Mal Hughes 20-10, Pam Lockett, Mike Regan, June & Keith Jones 16-14, Irene Everett, Jo Pering, Roy Cordell, Brian Pocock 2020, Kath Reid, Neil Morrison, Scott Malden, Ian Kenyon 21-20.

Berleen team; Sheila Cammack, Vic Slater, Peter McEneany, Giuseppe Galelli 17-17.

Friday 10th Southern League: SL Lions, home v SM Jaguars, a good result, 10-4, shots 142-80. Winners: Pam Lockett, June & Keith Jones 33-14, Pat Bird, Ray Pollock, Graham Bird 43-4, Janet McEneany, Bob White, Peter McEneany 16-14. Sheila Cammack, Ray Clarke, Giuseppe Galelli 21-16.

SL Tigers, away v EI Outlaws, a good result 10-4, shots 119-87.

Winners: Marina Beardsall, Jan & Brian Pocock 27-9, Helen Hammond, Barry Roseveare, Scott Malden 18-9, Judy Carroll, Beryl Regan, Derrick Cooper 26-9, Irene Everett, Bill Webb, Vic Slater 208.

SL Leopards away v VB Conquistadors; a useful result 7-7, shots 9698. Winners: Derek Barker, Ray Whatmough, Babs Shand 26-10, Chris Jackson, Dave Tilley, Robin Harker 16-13, Audrey Ford, Margaret Clarke, Charlie Marigold 17-13, Doug & Fay Beattie, Geoff Shand 16-16.

SL Pumas home v ER Broncos; a tough game 6-8, 98shots-107.

Winners: Pat Baylis, Danny McErlean Phil Hasler 16-9, Chris Phillips, Joe Millis, Albert Jackson 30-14, Roger Inwards, Geoff Francis, Tom Fromson 22-15.

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

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Vistabella Bowls Club S.A.L ENTERPRISE LEAGUE ALBATROSSES played the Apollos at La Siesta, winning on three rinks and losing the long game by one shot! S Kemp, C Watkins & M Furness 23-8. S Whitehall, A Brown & E Bishop 19-9. G Fisher, S Allman & G Fisher 17-9. Shots, VB 94(6) - 95(8) LS. The DRIVERS came away with nil points from their match at San Luis, playing the Klingons they lost on all six rinks, three teams were so very very close but it wasn’t to be!

Shots VB 80(0) - 134(14) SL. The VOYAGER LEAGUE EAGLES home game against Horadada Falcons concluded with a draw, three wins and a drawn game with the long game going to the Falcons. R Savage, K Savage & Penny Tomkins 23-12. J Strachan, M Irwin & T French 18-14. N-H Williams, M Blight & Pete Tomkins 19-17. S Guy, D Harwood & J Harwood 13-13. Shots, VB 87(7) - 119(7) H. WINTER LEAGUE. a very good outcome from this weeks home game v La Marina, four wins and one defeat. Winning rinks..G Fisher, M Foulcer, C Thorpe & Gordon Fisher 21-8. L Bishop, C

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Watkins, B Norris & M Furness 24-14. T French, P Tomkins, B Dunn & G Thorpe 21-11. L Watkins, S Burrows, P Whitehall & E Bishop 17-11. Shots, VB 91(10) - 73(2) La Marina. There was no Berleen this week.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE A Div. The LANZADORES away at El Rancho managed to keep most of the woods on the green and won on two rinks. N Burrows, S Allman & E Bishop 26-14 and L Bishop, C Watkins & P Whitehall 18-11. Shots, VB 99(4) - 124(10) ER. A Div. The PICADORS were at home v Emerald Isle Cavaliers picking up three wins from D Gunning, B Ewart & G Thorpe 24-6. G Taylor, D Howard & P Rafferty 15-12 and F Barclay, Mo & Martin Foulcer 21-19. Shots, VB 100(8) - 92(6) EI. C Div. CONQUISTADORES were at home to the San Luis Leopards, wins on two rinks and a drawn game, our side won just enough shots for the extra two points. S Guy, D & J Harwood 25-8.

S Kirk, M Irwin & Penny Tomkins 21-13. D Graham, P Cadwell & A Kendall 16-16. Shots, VB 98(7) - 96(7) SL.

Emerald Isle Bowls Club

by Elwyn Morris

Sunday saw the Emerald Isle play Javea in the Premier 20-20, and the score was 4-4, with Javea taking the game with the aggregate of plus 15, winners were J Rimmer 21-14, M Veale D Gerrard 17-14, C Thomas J Westall S Westall 18-11, C Donnellan P Coffey D Birkett 14-12 Monday the Titans played at home against San Miguel Pulsars, and they had a fine 10-4 win aggregate of 110-86, winners were C Parsons K Jolliffe D Gerrard 33-3, ,M Whitelock J Rimmer A M Stevenson 18-15, C Thomas G Odell M Odell 14-12, P Coffey M Parsons P Willicott 15-15, , M Riley J Pooley J Mulloy 14-14 The Neptunes were away at San Miguel Comets and slipped to a 410 with an aggregate of 94-115, winners were R Adams T Harris J Loughran 19-13, L Burns D Rhodes A Burns 23-19 The Moonrakers played against Greenlands Sycamores and got beaten 4-10, with an aggregate of 110--111, the winners were P Kelly R Fooks F King 32-6, B Taylor B Smith M Willicott 19-17 Wed took The Emerald Isle up to Monte Mar in the winter and the

result was a fine win by EI 8-4 Going down on the aggregate 84-85, winners were P Coffey M Veale R White A M Stevenson 29-18, C Thomas M Thomas M Stacey D Gerrard 17-14, P Heaney S Johnson D Birkett I Brewster 17-16, A Brown J Westall M Odell J Rimmer 15-14 Friday took the Cavaliers to Vistabella Picadors, and they came away with a close defeat by 6-8, and 91-100 aggregate winning trips were M Whitelock J Westall G Odell 18-9, M Riley J Pooley S Westall 15-11, C Donellan D Birkett J Rimmer 21-20 The Claymores were away to Greenlands Oaks and had a fine 12-2 victory aggregate being 125-93, winners were M Shatwell B Eldred G Shatwell 21-12, R Adams M Petty M Breen, 22-15, V Cameron C Warner P Creswell 19-11, L Hawkins T Harris B Smith 24-19, S Kavanagh E Morris B Kavanagh 20-13 Friday saw San Luis Tigers visit the Isle and they went away with a 10-4 win aggregate of 119-87, the Emerald winners were B Taylor G Inwood R Ede 32-15, ,T Kelly E Brookes B Donohoe 20-13

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In the leagues this week we travelled to San Lieu on Monday and were at home on Friday to La Manga, some of our new players are starting to shine, new owner Graham Richardson in his first season bowling contributed to a fine 33 to 5 victory on his rink.

It was a great start to the week with the afternoon fixture, playing San Luis Romulans performed well across the board winning on 5 of the six rinks to take 12 points to 2 lifting us up the league table, shots for 137, against 81.

Rink scores: Audrey Holliman, Ray Emmett, Dot Davies 16 – 27, Linda Freeman, Graham Richardson, Trish Dix 33 – 5, Ann Barrett, Dave Smith, Les Turner 26 – 8, Joel Fernandez, Keith Holliman, Geoff Paylor 17 – 14, Gary Ponsford, Jean Turner, Gordon Dixon 24 – 12, Brenda Jiggins, Ben Noke, Philip Warrington 21 - 15 Success build success and on Friday with the home advantage against the La Manga team we took full advantage. For most of the game we looked like taking maximum points, eventually winning on 5 rinks and drawing on the other. Another fine performance taking 13 points to 1 moving us up the league table, shots for 143, against 76.

Rink scores: Mike Davies, Geoff Eggleton, Patricia Dix, 26 – 11, Joel Fernandez, Niel West, Andy Bryce 23 – 18, Graham Richardson, Andy White, Les Turner 21 – 12, Linda Freeman, Pat Emmett, Phil Warrington 32 – 6, Brenda Jiggins, Gary Ponsford, Peter Dix 28 – 16, Dave Smith, Ray Emmett, John Simpson 13 – 13.

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San Miguel Bowls Club Much better results by the COMETS and the METEORS in the SABA leagues this week. The COMETS picked up 10 points against Emerald Isle Neptunes at home with 115 shots to 94. Well played by Sandy Hannan, Bob Graham, Barbara Scotthern 23-11; Bob Nesbitt, Dave Champion, Bob Donnelly 21-11; Sheila Errington, Jack Jackson, Brian Errington 21-17; Carl Eagle, Frank Scotthern, Mick Rogers 18-13. Well played. The METEORS also had a good result at home against Quesada Pearls winning 11 points to 3. Good bowling by Jan Allen, Val Collier, Lin Miller 25-14; Margaret Rogers, Lee Sinclair, Brian Miller 16-11: Margaret Patterson, Allan Patterson, Cliff Plaisted 23-15: Reg Cooper, Mary Dyer, Chris Collier 15-9; Carol Rudge, Stuart Hemmings, Len Rudge 15 across.

Shots were 102 for San Miguel 88 against. The PULSARS were away to Emerald Isle Titans, with one win and two draws. The winning team went to a nailbiting last end, well bowled by Alan Booth, Peter Rees, John Raby 17-16; Anne Young, Pat McEwan, Ron Nairey drew 14 across; Ian Hope, Jan Farmer, Derek Farmer drew 15 across. Mike Douglas team lost by 2; John Stadens team lost by

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3. The other team lost heavily. 4 points to San Miguel.

The WINTER LEAGUE had a good result against Bonalba winning 8 points to 4. Well played by Noel Davis, Ann Allen, Stuart Hemmings, Chris Collier 22-10; Carol Rudge, Brian Miller, Allan Patterson, Cliff Plaisted 17-14: Margaret Patterson, Brian Allen, Mary Dyer, Lin Miler 20-10. The Berleen had a good win 24-7, well done Tony, Linda, Len, Steve. Shots for 85, against 70. The team sends Fred their best wishes for a speedy recovery.

No other results received The table plans are on the board for the Christmas Dinner at El Prado, tickets for the Christmas Hampers are on sale, see Paul Thomas.

WASPS still going strong on Wednesday afternoons. Come along for 1.30, €5 for an afternoons bowlings, use of woods and shoes, and free tuition if needed.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club, please contact the President, Rosamond Stockell, telephone 965 32 9778 or Secretary, Pat McEwan, telephone 966 71 4257.

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Sassenach wins the Wolfpack St. Andrews Trophy The Wolfpack’s November Society Day brought with it the annual St. Andrews Trophy round. As we say in Scotland “ we huvnae seen such a pure dead brilliant turnout for a long time".

A full complement, mostly Sassenachs it must be said, turned out to play for the St. Andrews Trophy. At the allotted time the first tee box was overflowing more than a whisky glass in a Glasgow pub late on a Saturday night. The wind provided a chill, but the weather was still better than our Scottish contingent were enjoying back home.

Alas no Bill Humes, our normal patron, this year as he was sitting in Alicante airport contemplating said climate.

By the halfway stage the wind had abated and the temperature was positively balmy - one scaly remarked it was reminiscent of Edinburgh in January. The Captain (still relegated to light duties) manned the Bob Eno and the prize winners on the day

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halfway house.

The wonderful lady who normally performs this duty was not able to be with us this year and the Captain looked neither radiant nor attractive. The alcohol, as always, was well received which increased his popularity. Judging by the scores after 9 holes, some rounds were going OK - but, of course, we all know the dangers of making that prediction too early. A close run thing was on the cards as in each fourball there was at least one person in with a chance of winning.

Back to The Royal Oak afterwards for the odd Tartan Ale and a “traditional” meal of neeps and tatties, especially laid on for the occasion.

What a treat !

Mick "The Grip” Reeves was the guest of honour as we used the day to collect for the RBL Poppy Appeal and we handed over the Society’s donation plus a number of bags of money to put towards this good cause.

Meanwhile on the golf front the scores were in and the prophesied close finish materialised. In third place was Ron Colclough with 31 points, second on a countback with 33 was Denis Warren and the winner of the St. Andrews Trophy, also with 33 points, was Bob Eno. Denis also won the front nine with 18 points (on a countback) and Peter Palmer won the back nine also with 18. Nearest the pin on the 6th was Ron Colclough and on the 17th it was our guest Abe Numeijer. Mick had donated some bottles of bubbly so we gave some special prizes - one to Denis for losing overall on a countback, one to Robin Rostron for losing the front nine on a countback and one to Bob Eno for the hole in one he sneaked at Campoamor last Sunday. All in all, a great turnout, a close game of golf and a few beers after - does it get any better than this?

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SWING FAULTS - PART ONE The hardest shot to play in golf is the STRAIGHT shot. Even if you are successful the main problem with a straight shot is that unless it is EXACTLY on line, the ball will always be going away from your target.

With a fade or a draw the ball is always moving in the direction of the target. Think about it!

The problem here of course is when a draw becomes a HOOK and when a fade becomes a SLICE and more importantly what do you do to correct it when it does.

Before you can cure any swing fault you need to understand the basic problem and have methods to correct the situation.

This article will discuss the two most common faults in golf, the slice and the hook and provide you with some cures.

Slice The left to right shot is caused by swinging the club to the left and across your target line with an open clubface therefore imparting left to right spin on the ball and possible cures are: A. Imagine a high voltage power cable running 18” above and along your target line and above the ball and focus on hitting the ball without making FATAL contact with the cable therefore creating an in to out swing path rather than out to in.

B. Alternatively to avoid over rotation of your left arm on the back swing and the resulting ‘fanning’ open of the club face simply hood the club face at the point the club shaft reaches parallel (to the ground) on the back swing.

C. Mentally you should attempt to maintain a vision of the leading edge of the clubface and ‘feel’ the toe of the club turn over as you swing through the ball therefore preventing the club opening at the point of impact.

Hook The right to left shot is caused by swinging the club to the right and across your target line with a closed clubface therefore imparting right to left spin on the ball and possible cures are: A. Attempt to take the club head away from the ball more on an outside line and avoid the ‘feel’ of the club and shaft going behind you and the back swing.

B. Mentally imagine the type of swing path needed to create a divot, which is deeper at the heel than the toe of the club.

C. On the downswing and at the point of impact prevent your hands from rolling over too soon.

Clearly there are many other possible reasons for golfers hooking and slicing a golf ball but the result is the same, the club head crosses the target line either to the right or the left instead of travelling down the target line.

There are also many other different ways to cure the problems but your golf coach needs to assess both your golf swing and physical capabilities before offering corrective advice to you.

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This months player of the year trophy game took us to Font Del Llop where the temperature at the start of the day was cool to say the least, but warmed up quite a bit as the day went on, as did the golf, and some very good scores were recorded, despite the fact that the fairways had been scarified.

The results on the day were as follows; Nearest the pin on the par 3's were Capt Colin Fear (2) Ryan Bowater, Vice Dave Shelton and Michelle Evans. Nearest the pin in two was Ryan Bowater, best guest was Helen Bailey, best front nine Jim McCarthy, best back nine Colin Fear, Silver div winner was Dave Shelton, Gold and overall winner was Michelle Evans, and the twos pot was shared between Colin and Colin, Fear and Bailey. Back at Rayz Bar where we had a nice buffet and the presentation took place the football card was won

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ROCKETS Golf Society A Very good turn out on a chilly morning and some good scoring.

Course in excellent condition with very good greens. We have one more game to play here this year then a new course awaits us.

Cannot wait to play it. Roll on 2018 Gold Category winner Ron Swift with 35 points, Second Place went to Arfur Williams with 33 points followed in third place by Mike Davies with 27 points.

Silver Category winner was Andy Stenning with 33 points Second spot went to Andy Billing with 32 points and third went to Paul Mutter with 30 points.

Nearest the Pins Hole 3 C Coughlan, Hole 8 Arfer, Hole 15 Rod Smith. Longest Drive Paul Mutter, Best Guest J Hayward 31 points Next game is our last away day of the year at Altorreal one of our favourite courses, first Tee is 10.00 so be there by 09.15am. After our game we went back to Bar Patricia for a lovely Cottage Pie very tasty.

Anyone who would like to join our society or just play when on holiday give Ron a ring on 678 849 142 or email sanmigron@gmail.com

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Late winner sees Torry go marching on Jove Español .............. 0 CD Torrevieja ................1 Marwane's 86th minute winner against Jove Español, saw Torry close in on Hercules for top spot in Preferente division. The likeable French Algerian's 3rd goal in as many matches, gave his side a 1-0 victory in front of a large Torry Army gathering at San Vicente Stadium.

With Hercules 'B' losing at home 0-1 to Redovan, the gap has now been reduced to only 2 points.

Gaffer Pedreño made 2 changes from the previous week’s victory

over Petrelense. Out went Borja and Beltran, replaced by Flores and Juanpe.

Torry started well, Marwane forcing a corner after 6 mins, then from the kick, a goalmouth scramble almost resulted in a goal. Full back Flores was a lucky man on 10 mins, for his crude foul on Vendrell could easily have earned him an early bath. Fortunately, ref Jimenez showed lenience by flashing only a yellow card, when a red for denying a goal scoring opportunity would have been more appropriate.

Jove Español certainly made keeper Buyo earn his wages, when, following a good low save from Vendrell on 31 mins, he made 3 close range saves in quick succession only 3 mins later.

Buyo might be small by goalie standards, but what he what he lacks in height, he makes up for in bravery, once again earning my man of the match award.

Straight from the 2nd half ko, Buyo was again called into action, saving comfortable from a Luis fierce long range drive, then on 51 mins he safely gathered a close range header from Adria.

Twas all Jove, and when sub Carazo shot just missed the target, it looked only a matter of time before they

The Algerian striker Mar secured the points for Torry with an 86th minute strike, his 3rd goal in 3 starts.

would open the scoring.

To make matters worse, Torry man mountain Zaragoza suffered a nasty head wound which required lengthy treatment, only to return with a padded bandage plus a new shirt to replace his original blood stained top.

Although Marwane managed a rare Torry shot on goal midway through the half, it was Buyo who was by far the busier of the 2 keepers.

When Steven picked up a 2nd yellow card for dissent on 85 mins, Torry made good use of superior numbers, for 2 mins later they were ahead. An exquisite low cross from the left by Juanpe, found Marwane alone in the box, giving keeper Nacho absolutely no chance with his accurately placed shot.

Make a note of Sun 26 Nov, ko 5pm, at Vicente Garcia Stadium when Torry welcome Calpe, for what could be the day they jump to the top of the league.

SMGS at Altorreal. November 15th, 2017. Great scoring as T.P.G.S. visit El Valle A trip to Altorreal, just north of the city of Murcia, always leads to at least some poor souls getting lost, and today was no exception. However, far more unfortunate was one member’s clutch giving out a minute from the course, meaning him having to miss the round and sort out the vehicle’s return.

So 30 members and 3 guests finally took on what turned out to be a course in somewhat disappointing condition given its excellent state the last time the society visited back in the spring. Greens, whilst generally slick and true varied in pace and were covered in lightly sanded patches. Many bunkers were very hard with compacted sand, and some areas of the fairways and semi-rough were quite wet. These factors, possibly with the added addition of joints only starting to loosen up after the very cold start once the sun’s warmth had started to be felt, led to some average scoring. Steve Higgins (34)

posted the best return of the day, with only half a dozen members beating 30. However, though the rounds may not have been great, it is always a pleasure to sit out on Altorreal’s club house balcony, beverage in hand, taking in the splendid views during prize giving.

The day’s competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 3rd Norman Padmore (28 on CB), 2nd Marg Birtwistle (28 on CB), and 1st Paul Cobain with 31 points.

Silver Category: 3rd Ken Flaherty (29 on CB), 2nd Scotty Phillips (32 on CB), and 1st Keith Wickham, also with 32.

Gold Category: 3rd Ivan Hanak (31), 2nd Mike Iddles (32), and 1st Steve Higgins with 34 points.

Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Tony Smale (hole 5), Mark Preston (8), Mick the Grip (10), Keith Wickham (17).

The Abacus, a decent bottle of red wine, was won by Bob Eyland.

The Best Guest prize went to Mark Preston (32).

Our thanks go to the staff at Altorreal for their contribution to an enjoyable day.

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 to find out more about our weekly events..

Next week Vistabella.

TPGS visited El Valle, regarded by many as the jewel in the crown of the 6 IRM courses. As usual the course was in perfect condition, along with the weather! This resulted in some great scoring from the 37 players in attendance.

We had a 2’s pot of 74 euro which was shared by Liz Sully, Gordy Brindley, Big Phil de Lacy, Ben Chadwick and Andy Chequer. The 5 nearest the pins were kindly sponsored by Galaxy Golf. In the Silver division the scoring perhaps left some room for improvement with Gordy and Liz Thornton coming 2nd and 3rd on 27 pts but somehow Dickie McAllen nicked 1st spot with 31 pts.

The Gold division performed much better with Ben Chadwick off his handicap of 5 scoring 37 pts. Phil de Lacy 38 pts and Christian O'Attwood slipping in a wonderful 40 pts!!

I hope you all enjoy your new handicaps.

Our next outing is on Friday 1st December at Las Ramblas.

We already have 37 places sold so only a couple left. Please book online at www.theplazagolfsociety.com or put your name on the list in our Clubhouse which is The Alehouse in Villamartin plaza. Thanks and remember "swing slow"

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