Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader edition 605

No 605

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Last year there was a change to the way in which the British National Health Service charged overseas visitors who needed to use their services. Hidden within those changes there was also an amendment to the way in which British pensioners and their dependents, who are resident in Spain & other EU countries, can access healthcare facilities in the UK. There was no great announcement of the changes and I certainly didn’t see any information released by either the British Embassy or the Consulate here in Spain. As

such there are no doubt many thousands of expats living in the area who simply don’t realise that they are still entitled to use the NHS if they choose to do so.

In essence a British pensioner living in Spain, who is in receipt of a state pension, has his, or her, healthcare paid for from the UK, via a form called an S1. This form is registered with the INSS and the Spanish authorities then claim a fixed annual fee from the UK for that S1 holder.

When travelling on holiday in Europe, but outside of Spain, the individual uses a special EHIC issued by the UK. Until April 2015, this EHIC would also be used when on holiday in the UK. Continued on Page 2

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Continued From Page One As from April 2015, however, there is no longer a need for the EHIC in the UK which means that Spain’s resident expat pensioners are in fact entitled to full access to the NHS, including planned treatment.

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One thing you might well be required to provide, however, is a current S1 Form so if you are considering travelling back it might be worth obtaining one in advance. The S1 form is the Certificate of entitlement to healthcare if you don't live in the country where you are insured. Useful for cross-border workers, pensioners and civil servants and their dependants.

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They are obtainable from the Overseas Healthcare Team by emailing: overseas.healthcare@dwp.gsi.gov.uk The Department of Health information booklet on the subject can be seen at the link below: www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_dat a/file/496951/Overseas_visitor_hospital_charging_accs.pdf Extract from Department of Health Guidance Regulations 85. (Page 85 para 9.57) UK pensioners living in another EEA country 9.57 In April 2015, there was a change in law which means that all UK pensioners who are living in the EEA or Switzerland and have registered an S1 form from the UK with the local authorities in their EEA country of residence, and their family members also with a UK issued S1, are entitled to not be charged for secondary healthcare, just like someone who is ordinarily resident in England. However, they will need to pay any charges which also apply to UK residents, such as prescription and dental charges.

Individuals who have registered a UK S1 in another EEA country should be asked to provide some evidence confirming this. If they present a UK-issued EHIC, their EHIC information should not be entered into the portal for reimbursement. Regulation 13 of the Charging Regulations concerns this category of patient.

A good start to the New Year for Debra Children's charity as Quesada Art Group present a

cheque for 2000 euros as a result of the sale of their 2016 calendar, featuring pictures of local events and places.

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Cuba to attend Torrevieja Habaneras Domingo Soler and Mayor José Manuel Dolon

choirs are from Europe, of which 5 are from Spain, two from the Ukraine and one each from Portugal, Poland, Latvia and Moldavia. A further 4 are from South America, from Argentina, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Venezuela with the final entry from Indonesia.

Domingo Soler, highlighted the fact that Spanish choirs have now become extremely important to the contest and they will now compete on equal terms with many of the world’s best for the City of Torrevieja prize.

He also expressed his satisfaction at the agreement with the Embassy of Cuba Choir 'Entrevoces' from Havana, directed by Digna Guerra as well as the Asian choir from Indonesia, which last year won first prize at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales.

President of the Habaneras and Torrevieja Mayor, José Manuel Dolon, was accompanied by the Generalitat Vice President, Domingo Soler, on Thursday when the pair released the programme for the 62nd International Habaneras and Polyphony of Torrevieja, which will take place from 18 to 24 July in the city.

Applications were received from over 50 choral groups but after evaluating all of the entries the Technical Commission has opted for just 16 choirs that will each provide a great deal of quality to the performances.

The mayor said that 11 of the

The 62nd International Habaneras will be attended by over 600 singers, with choirs consisting of an average of 35-40 choristers, even though the current trend is to move to smaller groups.

Participating choirs are as follows: Ladies Choir "Aurum" Luanco, Asturias (Spain), San Juan Bautista Abesbatza choir of Leioa, Basque Country (Spain), Chamber Choir "Ad Libitum" of Carr, Valencia (Spain), Grupo Vocal "Elkhos" of Pamplona, Navarra (Spain), Youth Choir of Madrid (Spain), "Liberae Voce" Santa Fe (Argentina), Coro "Entrevoces", Havana (Cuba), "Coralia" from the Uni of Puerto Rico, Guaynabo (Puerto Rico), Chamber Choir "Khmelnytskyi" (Ukraine), Municipal Choir "Legenda" Drogobych (Ukraine), Chamber Choir of Merida (Venezuela), "Parahyangan" from the Catholic University of Bandung (Indonesia), Choir "Juventus" from the University of Riga (Latvia), Cantemus Chisnau (Moldova), Coro Gdansk University of Technology (Poland), Youth Choir of the Gregorian Institute of Lisbon (Portugal)

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Jamon or burger - what’s your poison?

Jamon is one of several national obsessions in Spain. You can’t go far without coming across it, whether it’s hanging from a ceiling by its foot or being served up in deliciously in a tapa or a bocadillo perhaps or even some nicely cut slivers alongside a glass of vino – getting hungry yet?

And then the WHO issued a health warning the other week that carcinogens were present in certain types of meat, including Spanish jamón, not good.

However, Spaniards on the costa Blanca have taken the news that their treat could be as dangerous to their health as cigarettes, asbestos or even plutonium and dealt with it by basically ignoring it.

As is common there seemed to be a general state of denial about the potential dangers of eating jamón with Spain as a whole accepting that, while processed meat is widely considered to be dangerous, the study wouldn't possibly include ham. Not their ham. The naturally cured in mountain air jamón from the carefully reared, free-range acorn fed pigs? But it did.

However, the Costa Blanca’s jamón producers refused to believe the report and quickly dismissed the dangers of eating the meat stating that it was ridiculous to consider the jamón on the same class as a hamburger. And going on to point out that there was evidence following many studies that show the health benefits of jamón, even for pregnant women.

In an industry worth €1.5 billion according to a 2014 report from the Spanish Jamon Serrano Foundation (FJSE) the response from the regions jamón specialists is hardly surprising and considering that Spaniards get through an estimated 5kgs of serrano ham each every

year, that’s without mentioning chorizo, morcilla, lomo and other pig products that form such a large part of the healthy Mediterranean.

But still they live longer than anyone else in Europe… diet. And yet they have the highest life expectancy in the European Union.

So who is right? As ever it is probably a case of everything in moderation and as far as we’re concerned here – well we’ll happily go along and eat like the natives and with a bit of luck live as long and as happily as they do!

Spaniard on ‘Death Row’ for 15 years granted new trial grainy film recorded by security cameras in which one of the suspects appears to be Ibar but, according to his lawyers, no DNA evidence was found at the scene to connect their client with the crime.

It is not clear when Ibar’s new trial date will be set. According to news reports State prosecutors have a month to ask the Supreme Court for a review of the sentence.

There are currently almost 3,000 inmates on death row in the USA.

The Florida Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a Spaniard who has been on death row for over 15 years after being convicted of the triple murders of nightclub owner Casimir “Butch Casey” Sucharski, and two models, Sharon Anderson and Marie Rogers, in Miramar, Florida in 1994 The Basque immigrant family of 44 year old Pablo Ibar, say that they were always confident that the Court would order a new trial for their son because of the amount of vindicatory evidence that has been gathered by his defense team.

The main evidence presented by the prosecutor was a short piece of

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Six year ‘sickie’ for Spanish Civil Servant

Despite receiving an annual salary of €37,000, a Spanish civil servant has not been to work for over six years. The absence of Joaquin Garcia, supervisor of a waste water treatment plant in Cadiz, only came to light when the Deputy mayor turned up at his office to present him with a long service plaque.

He has since been fined €27,000 by the courts after the award brought his long absence to light.

The court heard that the boss of the water company had not seen Mr Garcia for years despite occupying an office directly opposite.

The water company thought he was being supervised by the local authorities and vice versa.

Mr Garcia says he was bullied due to his family's politics, and was sent to the water company to be out of the way. He found there was no work to do there.

A family friend said that he was reluctant to report it as he had a family to provide for, and he was worried that at his age he would not get another job.

Now aged 69 Mr Garcia has since retired.

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’

By Barrie Mahoney 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.

It’s the Wrong Kind of Sunshine!

UK rail passengers vented their anger last week when they were told that strong sunlight was causing trains to be delayed in Lewisham. It seems that the angle of the sun at this time of the year causes difficulties for the driver being able to see.

Frustrated rail passengers were unimpressed by the explanation, described by many as, “The weakest excuse ever”, following a catalogue of excuses from the UK train companies, which includes trains being cancelled or delayed due to “leaves on the line”, “sun causing tracks to buckle”, “snow on the track” and even the “wrong type of rain”.

According to a spokesman for the train company, the morning glare made it impossible for drivers to see the full length of their train in their mirrors before leaving the station. Might I suggest that they employ a guard?

Following an incident yesterday, I now have some sympathy with this excuse. In the Canary Islands we have sunshine throughout the year and the sun is rarely used as an excuse for closing things down, unless it gets too hot, of course. Even so, it seems It became impossible to see the road ahead

that the angle of the sun is also an issue for us here, with the sun’s glare making it difficult to drive at this time of the year.

I was driving home through the Canarian town of Vecindario when I finally had to pull in and stop the car for some time, because the sun’s glare had become too strong for me to drive safely. Even though I was wearing sunglasses, and the car’s sun visor was down, it became impossible to see the road ahead. As it was a busy area, the safest thing to do was to stop and listen to some music until the angle of the sun had changed. It only caused a delay of a few minutes and so was not an issue of concern. However, as it was not an issue that I had faced before, I spoke to several friends who have experienced the same problem, and they agreed that this is something that they often have to deal with at this time of the year.

I really must get a pair of polarising glasses from the Chinese Shop, which I assume will help to overcome the problem, and maybe these could be issued to train drivers too? I am also wondering how train drivers in Norway and Sweden cope with the winter sun there?

So despite the amusement and anger that this issue has caused for the good people of Lewisham, I now have some sympathy with the predicament that the train company faced. Better to be safe than sorry!

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his book, ‘Island in the Sun’ (ISBN: 9780992767181).

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

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ADAPT star in local Carnival

For the San Pedro Carnival this year ADAPT played the role of Crusaders.

Each year they are honoured to be invited by the Town Hall of San Pedro to take part in the Carnival. As the main focus of

the association is the integration of English speakers with the Spanish community this is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in Spanish customs.

This year the theme was Crusaders and ever-willing

members braved the cold February weather to take part.

Marching proudly and brandishing their weapons, they put on a fine display and were well practised with a fearsome drill and sword fighting amongst each other and occasionally with the crowds of onlookers who lined the streets all the way from the start to the port at Lo Pagan.

When you consider that ADAPT Association is in the main made up of mostly retired participants then they are to be applauded that they were awarded 3rd Prize. Well Done ADAPT meetings take place in the Pensionista building next to Castelar College, Lo Pagan, on the first Saturday of the month at 10:30. New members welcome.

For more info see the website at www.adaptsanpedro.com

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CONFUSING FOR LA MARINA RESIDENTS Dear Editor I must respond to the letter last week from Ken Turner. I don't know if he is agreeing with Snr Martins or not, very confusing content. He seems to change his mind in mid stream I rather suspect he didn't really fully grasp what was being said. I do know he has written before on the subject of La Marina and appeared way off the mark with general perception of the council and the continued neglect of the urb. I have noticed since the residents association has been in existence the council appear to be doing things. Has the association spooked the council into doing what we pay for? I notice Mr Turner is trying another tactic in defence of the council by claiming other residents correct judgement of the council is political, he didn't use this in previous arguments so are we to conclude he is now having a dig at the non political activities of the recently formed residents association? What will he pull out of his hat next to get his name in the paper?

Mr Turner calls for evidence of expenditure between the urb and the town of San Fulgencio, I myself have tried to get this, it is not available is the response I get from Snr Paulino. I also recall comments made by PiPN that none or very few councillors knew their budgets, this beggars belief. Perhaps a question Mr Turner should ask his friendly council is if there is any truth about the misappropriation of 190,000 euros of tax payers money by our current mayor and seek evidence that it is nothing but a false allegation. Has Mr Turner tried to get the "evidence" if so and he has it why not publish it? In my opinion, the words "ostrich" and "sand" spring to mind.

Without wishing to be rude (I remember one letter about Mr Turners eye sight) I do think he would be better off taking a walk around the urb then consider carefully what he has seen before putting pen to paper again. Surely it is the council who should be defending their record not Mr Turner, why is he so opposed to getting our fair share

Monday 15th - Sunday 21st February, 2016 of the money spent on the urb, it is clear to see just by walking around the town of San Fulgencio where the money goes. Does he honestly believe in what he writes? I can only assume he has other motives behind his letters.

I have no reason to doubt the facts given at the residents meeting last month and I was astonished to learn the amount of money (30,000 euros) being spent on flowers for the church in San Fulgencio, use some of that on the urb for weed killer! Justify that Mr Councillor or Mr Turner who ever believes they can.

I will be in attendance at the meeting on the 24th February as I strongly believe the urbanisation is being unfairly, if not criminally neglected. There has been no worthwhile investment in the urbanisation for years.

Ms. A Slade Calle Amsterdam.

IT'S ALL A LOAD OF POLITICS! Editor, Congratulations Sr. Martins for finally putting your finger on just what the serialised denigration of Urbanisation La Marina is really all about – Politics! I note that you have lived on the Urb. for ten years and would suggest that had you been here five years’ earlier you would really have witnessed inequality between San Fulgencio and the Urb, not to mention the alleged corruption. For starters, the Urb had no voice, unless you were Spanish and wished to travel to San Fulgencio to put your request/complaint in writing – in Spanish! – Not that it would have done you much good! Yes, the streets could be cleaner, yes somebody could go round with the weed killer a bit more often but are these really things to become apoplectic about? In my opinion, the words mountains and molehills spring to mind, after all, there’s nothing like a good old political bandwagon to get people all fired -up. To date, I have seen no published evidence to back up the claims about the alleged inequality, I’m sure that the facts about precisely where the money goes can be established without too much difficulty, so why not deal with the facts before going off half cock. Meanwhile, we now have an office in C/Madrid where complaints can be lodged in English and, if my experience is anything to go by, they will be dealt with in a civilised fashion. By all means call the Council to account and be

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ever vigilant but, for heaven’s sake, please let’s keep a sense of perspective about things!

Ken Turner

THE PP (POLITICAL PUPPET) Again it is left to Ken Turner to fight the councils fight, they can't be bothered but there again we on the urbanisation all ready know that. Mr Turner talks about providing the facts and evidence. May I remind readers this is the man who told us about "delighted" residents of Marina Oasis, factually incorrect. He told us we should be grateful that we don't have corrupt council officials, I'll say no more on that! Did he provide evidence about his beloved blue bollards (8 originally now 2, the council have demonstrated on this matter that they really dont care!), no. I do admire his thick skin though having had to face up to the "I'm all right Jack" and "Should have gone to Spec Savers" responses the last time he threw his weight behind the lame council governing the urbanisation. He was labelled in one letter as the puppet to the councils puppeteer and he is certainly living up to that tag once more.

As he is so cosy with the council why does he not publish the evidence along with his letters? The answer is simple, the council don't have evidence to show how and where the money is spent (apart from 190,000 euros we know about). Did he not read the article from Samantha Hull where she highlighted that all but one councillor knew their budget? If they don't know or are hiding it what chance has Joe Public got of finding out? This council is facing another denouncia for it's suspect and dubious dealings over contracts for it's road sweeping and gardening services (yes you must remember when we had them, back in 2012 I think). It appears according to the Spanish press no contract has existed for 4 years yet the council have continued to pay 2.8 m euros in this time to a contractor.

The 2.8m mountain certailny makes the 190,000 look like a mole hill. I'm sure Mr Turner through his friendly councillor would have known this though?I don't think the council will be too obliging if asked to provide the facts about that! I would not be at all surprised to see Sepp Blatter as the next Mayor of San Fulgencio!

I look forward to the debate with Mr Turner on the 24th February at the MURA meeting where he can put his case forward for sitting on his hands and doing nothing other than let the council ride rough shot over the decent residents of the urbanisation. If things were as good as portrayed by Mr Turner then I doubt there would be a need for a residents association.

I'm beginning to suspect Mr Turner may be running for council office in a few years time, heaven help us all!

Emily Hunter and Gillian Carol.

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San Fulgencio Opposition call for renegotiation of Waste Contract

Missing the point!

Dear Sir, Ken Turner has not at all heeded (or understood) what Sr. Martins said, and has totally missed the point. (deliberately???) Sr. Martins’ first paragraph

The opposition parties in San Fulgencio have asked the courts in Orihuela to clarify the legal position of the contract for refuse collection and waste disposal services in the town.

deny any illegality, stating that the law permits extensions to contracts if necessary. He added that what is happening in San Fulgencio with contracts is common in many other municipalities.

They allege that the contract to provide these services ended in March 2012. Since then, for almost four years, the Town Hall has maintained the service with the same company, Ginssa, without a formal contract, paying them a total of €2.8 million in the process.

A request from the opposition to the Mayor asking him to resolve the situation as quickly as possible has gone unanswered. Asked for a response, Joe Pilkington (PSOE councillor) said:

In addition, some services included in the original 10 year contract have been eliminated. Despite the lack of a contract and the reduced provision, the cost of the service has risen twice, in 2013 and 2015.

At a meeting in early November 2011, the PP administration acknowledged the imminent termination of the contract. Nevertheless, on the 23 February 2012, they chose to ask Ginssa to continue providing the service as an emergency measure, under Article 127.1 of the Local Authority Service Regulations, ‘until a new adjudication’.

In a letter in May 2013 to the fiscal authority in Elche, the Mayor, Carlos Ramiréz, blamed ‘technical difficulties’ for the situation. He continues to

‘The mayor’s default response to any criticism seems to be that other municipalities do the same.

A curious argument and completely irrelevant. We in the opposition are not interested in what happens in other Town Halls, only in San Fulgencio.

We do not deny that it is legal for a Mayor to make temporary provision to maintain services in an emergency – but this situation has continued for 46 months! That’s almost as long as the First World War. What has Señor Ramiréz been doing in that time?

He has a duty to residents to obtain the best possible deal, the best value for their money. The tendering process for contracts is an essential tool in that process.’

Information provided by Len Allen

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states that he agrees with all that has been said about the Urbanisation going downhill, and has witnessed a deterioration over the past ten years.

What Sr. Martins then goes on to say about politics is, keep it out of the Residents’ Association, which is exactly what they aim to do. From what Mr. Turner has written previously, I am inclined to think he has a hidden agenda, or an “axe to grind”.

Yours faithfully.

Virginia Pilkington

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Fundraising at Specsavers for World Kidney Day World Kidney Day takes place on 10th March 2016, which this year focusses on the important theme of Kidney Disease and Children – Act Early to Prevent It. All eight Specsavers Opticas stores in Spain have announced that they are getting behind this event and will be raising money and distributing information about the cause from 15th February until 15th March.

The global optical brand have been inspired to support this important cause, after Martin Blake the Director of Specsavers Opticas in Mallorca came to the rescue of his brother-in-law and donated a kidney in March 2015. His brother-in-law was seriously ill, receiving dialysis at the hospital for seven hours, five times a week whilst he

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waited for a donor and became weaker. The waiting list for kidneys in the UK is over four years and the doctors didn’t think he had that long to live. Martin bravely put himself forward as a donor and since the transplant his brother-in-law is responding very well.

Throughout 2015 Martin and his team have been raising money for Kidney Research and to date have collected 1,300€ for this worthy cause. All the other stores were so impressed by his sacrifice and commitment, that they have also got behind Kidney Research and will all be raising money for the Spanish kidney research charity ALCER in the run up to World Kidney Day. Martin commented, “It was amazing to be able to save a life by becoming an organ donor and seeing the difference it has made to my brother-in-law’s life has been wonderful. However, we’re aware that on average a kidney transplant only lasts 10-15 years and then this cycle could start again if new treatments or cures haven’t been discovered. This is why I am now raising money to fund the research which will hopefully find the cure and stop the misery of dialysis, and waiting for a donor. I am delighted that the other seven Specsavers stores have joined me to fundraise and raise awareness of this low profile disease.”

To find out more about World Kidney Day and how you can get involved visit www.worldkidneyday.org To support Kidney Research pop into your nearest Specsavers Opticas store and make a donation. To find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es Information about ALCER and how you can become a supporter can be found on their website www.alcer.org

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

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QUICK ACROSS: 1 Syndicate; 8 Eon; 9 Stipulation; 11 Precede; 12 Taunt; 13 Source; 15 Recede; 17 Extol; 18 Arduous; 20 Blessedness; 22 Oil; 23 Threesome.

DOWN: 2 Yet; 3 Inure; 4 Awaken; 5 Epistle; 6 Venturesome; 7 Ineptness; 10 Inequitable; 11 Possessor; 14 Collect; 16 Caesar; 19 Dodge; 21 Sum. CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Court-card; 8 Air; 9 Office hours; 11 Moisten; 12 Liege; 13 Legion; 15 At once; 17 Slogs; 18 Anchors; 20 Nerve-centre; 22 Nod; 23 Esperanto.

Down: 2 Oaf; 3 Tacit; 4 Athens; 5 Doublet; 6 Easternmost; 7 Priceless; 10 Fair-grounds; 11 Molesting; 14 Observe; 16 Make up; 19 Clear; 21 Rut.

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11. What was the Beatles last Album called?

12. How many prostitutes did Jack the Ripper Actually kill?

13. What would you probably do if you got pepper in your proboscis?

14. What was Fred Flintstones child’s name?

15. In which county is Stonehenge?

16. Name the date of St Georges Day. 17. How is Rubella better known?

18. What is name of the French port where over 300, 000 Allied soldiers were evacuated from in May/June 1940?

19. What is the name of the dog in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five books?

20. Name the 6 items used to murder the victim in the board game Cluedo.

21. What is the Maximum Score in a game of 10

Pin Bowls?

22. What is the height of tennis net at the centre?

23. What is the highest finish in Darts?

24. Yorkshire CCC play home games at which English Test Ground?

25. How high are the goal posts in a standard football goal?

26. At which Olympics did Cassius Clay win his Gold Medal?

27. Where were the 2006 Commonwealth Games held?

28. What are the 4 tournaments required to win tennis’s grand slam?

29. Which German Count invented the Zeppelin?

30. Who was the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated ?

QUIZ ANSWERS 1. New Zealand, 2. 27, 3. 4th, 4. Wind Solar Tidal Hydro, 5.

Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune. 6. MMIX, 7. Lodge, 8. A, 9. 43rd, 10. Leading Lady, 11. Abbey Road, 12. 6, 13. Sneeze, 14. Pebbles, 15. Wiltshire, 16. 23rd April, 17. German Measles, 18. Dunkirk, 19. Timmy, 20. Candlestick Rope Lead Pipe Revolver Dagger Spanner, 21. 300, 22. 3 Feet, 23. 170, 24. Headingley, 25. 8 Feet, 26. 1960 Rome Olympics, 27.

Melbourne, 28. Wimbledon Australia US French Open. 29.

Count Von Zeppelein, 30 Spencer Percival was shot dead as he entered the lobby of the House of Commons

ACROSS 1. Sickened that Sid turns up with two other men (9) 8. Spanish cry from some Poles (3) 9. Bolt is again changed on the vessel (7,4) 11. Knife the horse on film (7) 12. Build upright (5) 13. Ill-treated the American in a plot (6) 15. Part of the head church (6) 17. Student in a crowd to see the composer (5) 18. Solicit some material, say (7) 20. RAF chaplain in the government? (3,8) 22. Like a small animal (3) 23. One not needing to hear about real pride (3-6)

1. Which country was the first to give women the right to vote?

2. How many points for potting all six colours in Snooker?

3. On which day did God make the Sun the Moon and the Stars?

4. What are the 4 sources of renewable energy?

5. What are the four planets with rings?

6. What is the year 2009 when written in Roman Numerals?

7. What is the name for a beavers home?

8. Which is the only vowel not found on a standard keyboard top line?

9. George W Bush was the President of the USA. What number was he?

10. What does the term Prima Donna literally mean?

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Viva TV shape up for a record breaking year

It’s been a terrific last 12 months for local TV Company Viva TV with a record number of local projects, working on their first movie and travelling round Europe for both the Foreign Office and the European Powerlifting Federation. And 2016 is shaping up to be even better! Following the huge success of the EPF Powerlifting events and widespread acclamation of the production quality this month, in addition to extending their contract with the EPF, Viva TV were awarded the contract to provide live broadcast facilities for the International Powerlifting Federation championships worldwide.

Dietmar Wolf from the IPF said “The International Olympic Committee are looking closely at powerlifting as a whole organization with a view to including the sport into the Olympics. A key part of the IOC scrutiny is how the sport is accessed and perceived by the public so it is vital that the broadcast of our events is top drawer.” He added “Having seen Viva TV’s coverage and involvement last year in our European events it is clear that they are the right company to help move the sport for-

ward worldwide” 2016 will see Viva TV travelling round the world covering all the IPF’s major championships which include events in Poland, Denmark, Texas and Orlando.

Ralph Farquharson, Secretary General of the EPF said “Over the last 18months we have worked very closely with Richard Haywood and his team developing ideas to make the sport more attractive to sponsors and viewers and I couldn’t be happier that Viva TV have now become an integral part of the worldwide media team.”

Richard added “As wonderful as this opportunity is for us we mustn’t forget that this is all about Powerlifting and about demonstrating to the IOC that this is a terrific all-inclusive sport for both men and women that encompasses all ages, sizes and physical abilities.”

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Almoradi Mayor accused of using unmarked police car

The PP has accused the mayor of Almoradi of using an unmarked police patrol car to carry out many of his official journeys. They say that they have photographs of the car being used by Mayor Jaime Perez whilst engaged on council business.

As a result, they claim that the Policia Local now have fewer resources after one of their cars had the labelling

removed so that it could be used elsewhere. The mayor, however, denies all of the allegations saying that they are absolute nonsense.

The Partido Popular also criticised the government for auctioning off the previous official vehicle in December for just 13,333 euros when, only a couple of years earlier, it had cost the Ayuntamiento 72,800 euros.

Three detained in Torrevieja for Trafficking Two Spanish men and a 22 year old Russian woman have been detained in Torrevieja for selling drugs in the town.

Guardia Officers had been watching them for several days as they moved from property to property. A spokesman said they were extremely well organised and their constant movement made it difficult for officers to keep track but after several days of surveillance they were eventually arrested and charged with a crime against public health and belonging to a criminal group.

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GORDON GOODY DIES IN MOJÁCAR

Gordon Goody, the last of the Great Train Robbers, died surrounded by his friends in Mojácar, at the age of 86.

One of the protagonists of Britain’s most famous robbery, he lived in Mojácar for many years. Everyone who had a chance to meet him emphasised his friendliness, his affection for his family, his friends and his many pets rescued from the street.

A gentleman who, in spite of the difficult years that marked much of his early life, turned away from his former life and the image that those who do not know him might have.

We will forever remember his smile and his generous nature that still was not enough to accommodate the large heart which was open to all who approached him.

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Boats and Nautical Boat servicing, engine oil/ filter change. General maintenance, fault finding, anti fouling, hull cleaning, accessory installation.

Torrevieja to Mazarron. Licensed and registered in Spain, 20 years experience. All makes of outboard engines catered for.

Competitive prices, all work guaranteed English/Spanish speaking. Call Tony on 628 166 738 (65470) FOR RENT - up to 10 metre berth - Marina Salinas - CALL 648 627 272 (69101)

their needs, reporting back to the Lifeline Team Leader. There are many people who live alone, are lonely and need some form of social contact. Please call Age Concern on 96 678 6887.

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Personal Services Showgirls in Cabo Roig, staff wanted for immediate start. If you want to make money call Scott on 661 089 622

Business Opportunity Busy Profitable Bar /Restaurant in La Manga. Free Hold Premises, Front Line Med. Turn Key Operation, 100 covers. All licences in place. 240,000â‚Ź O.N.O. Selling due to retirement. Call : 868 08 34 55. Or Email: anna-gargan@hotmail.com

Car and Vehicle Sales Cars wanted for cash. No more unwanted SUMA bills, speeding tickets etc. We will legally transfer vehicles out of your name.

Established on the Costa Blanca for 12 years with hundreds of satisfied customers. Call Tim or Yvonne on 662 211 993 or 610 050 099. (69147) The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2015 diesel Ford Focus ST priced at just 28,900 euro. Come along to our showroom in Elche or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers.

The biggest and best for price, choice and quality. (69148)

Pets Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (69083)

Clubs and Societies COSTA COBRAS RFC based at Daya Vieja sports ground.

Training juniors Monday 18.30 and Tuesday 18.00, seniors Monday 20.30 and Wednesday 21.00 For more details contact Gary 692 767 242 or Robert on 697 286 416 (69186) Volunteers are urgently needed in all areas by the Age Concern LIFELINE Team visiting people in their own homes to assess

Property for Rent WANTED URGENTLY We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, detached houses. If you think your property may be suitable please CALL NOW on 966 772 553

FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living.

Door to hallway has 2nd bedroom leading off. Good sized separate kitchen which is fully equipped and has galleria leading off. Lounge diner has patio doors with a good sized balcony.

Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool. 375 euros per calendar month, including allowance for bills.

Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 MAR MENOR/PLAYA HONDA 2 Bed 1 bath, spacious 1st floor apartment. Separate kitchen, spacious lounge with patio doors leading to a large balcony with storage cupboard, UKTV, communal pool, walking distance to beach 400 pcm plus bills. Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 PILAR DE LA HORADADA 2 bed 1 bath house on one level.

Currently furnished but could be unfurnished. Driveway to fore, courtyard at rear and private solarium 500 euros per month, inclusive of allowance for bills.

Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 CABO ROIG/AGUAMARINA. 2 Bed 2 bath ground floor apartment with underground parking.

Recently refurbished. South west facing balcony, UKTV, large communal pool with views out to sea. 525 euros pcm, including generous allowance for bills.

Call us on 966 772 553 URGENT! - Properties required for waiting clients. We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, 2 or 3 bed houses, and detached villas.

Let your property earn you money - CALL NOW on 966 772 553 JACARILLA. 3 Bed, 2 bath apartment. Good sized separate kitchen with external patio off, balcony with lovely views over orange groves. UK TV, air-con, communal pool 400 euros.

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Property for Sale 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach.149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860.

(91768) For Sale Town House In SAX/Alicante. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, with separate granny flat.

Single Garage space & 50 metre Patio. Quiet area with no community fees. Close to all local amenities. 160,000â‚Ź O.N.O. Call: 868 08 34 55 Or email: anna-gargan@hotmail.com 3 bed, 2 bath semi-detached town-

house in the heart of La Zenia.

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

Fully furnished with air-conditioning. Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (91773) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished,

SAT TV and air con throughout.

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for information (91820) Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos. With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking. 89,950 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91779)

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LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Fully-furnished. Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor.

Reduced for quick sale. 125.500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569. (90187) Beautiful Semi detached villa located in Torreta Florida, 3 bed, 2 bath,garage, large plot, lovely garden area, fully furnished and walking distance to Torrevieja city. Must view tel. 966-73-0057.

Euro 217000 (109105) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552) A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories. The property boasts 2 beds and 2 baths, lounge, kitchen and an integral garage which also acts as a great storage area. There is also a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun.

Well worth viewing. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860.

(101554) These front line 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments start from 106.000 Euro, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances. Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach. These properties are only

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a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.

Call +34 96 897 1860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line! (100861) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon.

Lovely furniture and well maintained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. EURO 149950. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath top floor apartment, sea views of the beautiful La Zenia Beach, 280 mt2 property, 30 mt2 Terrace, private solarium upstairs (as big as the property), lovely commu. pool with artificial grass, great opportunity for investment or permanent living. A few meters from the beach and all amenities.

Price: 298.700 Euros. Call 96673-00-57. (139984) Beautiful ground floor apartment in Playa Flamenca, 2 bed 2 bath in a gated community. Tropical gardens and lovely swimming pool area, tennis court, basket court & children play area. Air cond. in all rooms, 127 m2 terrace, interrior m2: 87m2. Fully furnished. Price: 125.000 Euros.

To view please call: 96-673-0057. (139970) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition.

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apart-

Monday 15th - Sunday 21st February, 2016 ments in the area. Call 96 897 1860. Euro 120000 (101132) BARGAIN reduced to 57950 EURO. Two bed, one bath South-facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel 966 73 0057 (101156) This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low community fees.Reduced price!. Call 968 971 860. Euro 177000 (101510) Top floor duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, sat TV and open kitchen. Sold furnished. Large solarium with sea views, shaded terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 79950 Euro.

Call 96 897 1860. (101524) Now reduced by 10.000 euro for a quick sale. Stunning 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in the heart of Cabo Roig beachside. Furnished.

A/C and sat TV. Underground parking. Incredible pool and sea views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach and all amenities. Euro 135,950. Call 968 971 860. (100887) 2 bed, 1 bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and satellite TV. Walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach. Off road parking and use of a communal pool.

95,000.00 EUR. Call 637 227 385 for further information.

(100884) 2 bed, 1 bath South-facing apartment. Overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony.

Fully furnished with A/Con and sat TV. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig. Walking distance to the beach. 99,750 Euro. Call 968 971 860.

(101123) Beautiful ground floor apartment.

Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.EUR219,950 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is

located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. Contact: 96-673-00-57.

Euro 128000 (109130) Large apartment in Punta Prima, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large terrace, air cond. quiet area, low comm. fees, well mantained, fully furnished, good investment, please contact: 96673-00-57.

Euro 148000 (109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Rocio del Mar at Punta Prima, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities. Contact: 96673-00-57.

Euro 148000 (109515) Beautiful property; 2 bed plus conservatory, 2 bath, in a gated urbanization with lovely green areas and 2 comm. pools, air

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cond. Large solarium, 80 mt2 corner plot. Very well mantained, 3 min. from Habaneras shopping centre. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. Euro 115950 (109523) Semi-Detacthed property in La Torreta Florida, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 400 m2 plot , large terrace, lake views from the large solarium, sunny all year round, garage (possible 3rd bedroom), central heating, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. Euro 147000 (109518) Detached property close to Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot, quite area, garage, lovely swimming-pool. Contact for viewing: 96-673-00-57. Euro 270000 (109519) For sale Resale Apartment in Costa Blanca, Alicante, Torrevieja, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. This 2 bedroom, one bath, first floor apartment in Torrevieja is well situated close to the town centre and only a short walk from the promenade and many award winning beach-

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es. It has the use of a lift and is fully furnished throughout with all white goods and fitted wardrobes, with a glassed in veranda. Close to all amenities including medical, school, restaurant and leisure facilities it would be suitable for a retired couple, a small family or as a holiday home with excellent letting potential. For further information, please call 0034 637 227 385. Euro 64,950 (142131) Detached villa in Costa Blanca, Los Balcones, Torrevieja, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.

Detached villa in quiet residential area. 2 bed, 1 bath with 3 patio/terraces, lots of outside area. South facing, all day sun.

Large solarium with views over salt lakes to mountains. Sold fully furnished with all white goods. Superior furniture. Short drive to all amenities including medical, commercial and social.

Five minutes to Torrevieja town centre and to wonderful local beaches. Euro 124,950. For further information, please call 0034 637 227 385. (142132)

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ChurchServices Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy of St Peter & St Paul, Torrevieja - Lent and Eastertide Services. Fri 4 Mar – Women’s World Day of Prayer. 4:00 PM La Siesta – All denominations welcome. Sun 6 Mar - Mothering Sunday Church Centre’s normal Service times Wed 16 Mar - ‘Stations of the Cross’ (Sponsored by the Mothers’ Union) 11:00 for 11:30 AM Rojales – ‘Way of the Cross’ (via Calles Algorfa & Daya Nueva). Sun 20 Mar Palm Sunday. Church Centres’ normal Service times - with Blessing of Palms, Commemoration of the Lord´s Entrance into Jerusalem and Holy Eucharist. Thu 24 Mar Maundy Thursday. 11:00 AM Cristo Resucitado (Centro Ecumenico) (La Zenia) - Holy Eucharist with Reception of Holy Oils from Diocesan Chrism Mass and

Recommitment to Priestly and Lay Ministry. 7:00 PM La Siesta - Eucharist of the Lord´s Supper and ‘Watch of the Passion’ (until 10:00 PM). Fri 25 Mar - Good Friday. 11:00 AM Cristo Resucitado (Centro Ecumenico) (La Zenia) - Ecumenical ‘Stations of the Cross’ 3:00 PM Los Balcones Celebration of the Passion of the Lord. Sat 26 Mar - Holy Saturday 7:00 PM Lago Jardin The Easter Vigil (followed by Resurrection Party). Please note the time we begin this evening.

This service lasts around 1.5 hours. It is the most important service of the Church´s Year!

Sun 27 Mar - Easter Day Church Centres´ normal Service times. All services are celebrations of the Holy Eucharist.

Mon 4 Apr The Annunciation of Our Lord (Lady Day) (Transf from 25 Mar 16) 11:00 AM Lago Jardin – Holy Eucharist

Monday 15th - Sunday 21st February, 2016 La Siesta Evangelical Church, opposite the Flamingo Childrens Water Park. 1st and 3rd Sunday 9.30 am Sunday Service, 2nd Sunday 11am Service of Worship and Sunday School, 4th Sunday Holy Communion and Sunday School, 5th Sunday 11am Family Service. Wedding blessings, Baptisms and Funerals. Contact Pastor Keith Brown on 666 180 108, email: pastorlasiesta@gmail.com. www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch. org International Christian Assembly Evangelical Church, Calle Urbano Arregui 23, Torrevieja 03185. Meets every Sunday, 11am, includes Sunday School for children. Prayer meetings, craft and computer clubs, Bible study groups. Also house groups at La Siesta: Tuesdays, 3pm. Call 674 552 754 for details. La Zenia: Wednesdays, 3pm,. call 620 318 964. Torrevieja: Thursdays 5.30pm. Call 608 283 661, and in church building, Tuesdays, 6pm call 617 591 399 and Thursdays, 5.30pm call 608 283

661. For other church matters call pastor, Rafael Restrepo, on 966 79 9273 or mobile 660 127 276.

Spiritualist Centre, Benijofar, (formerly of Quesada) meet at Hamiltons Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Benijofar 03178.

Sunday, 11.30 a.m. and Tuesday 7 p.m. Open Circle every Thursday at 6.30 p.m. For more info contact Wendy on 965 323 028.Website www.spiritualistcentre-benijofar.com or email info@spiritualistcentre-benijofer.com phoenixchurch23@gmail.com Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking church located at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas, 68, Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holiday makers are welcome to attend with communion and “kids church” each Sunday at 10.30 a.m. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00 p.m. For info see www.tcf-Spain.org or tel: 966 70 0391

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Torrevieja Darts Ladies Organisation Ladies Pairs - The Ladies of the League gathered at the Breeze Bar, in Los Balconies, for the annual Ladies Pairs Competition, and what an excellent night it was. We had a Record number of entries for our Ladies League, and we completed all the games in good time. I have to confess, I did have contingency plans, just in case things were running late, but these were not needed. This is down to Jackie Tomkinson who helps with the admin side of things, and Gogarty’s Gals, who always help in every aspect of the League, especially marking, keeping Hot Dart Scores and so on. On behalf of the League, I thank you all for your help with the smooth running of the evening.

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After getting through the Preliminary round and the First round proper, we reached the Quarter Finals. Through to the first quarter final, we had Bliss Wright & Amanda Skinner against Sam Billingham & Martelle Cheater and Bliss & Amanda won through to the Semi-finals.

In the second quarter final, we had Chris Greenwood & Jane Costello against Lorraine McGrath & Pam Horton, with Jane and Chris winning through to the semi-finals.

In the third quarter final we had Ana Clavijo & Peta Neale against Veronica Hughes & Kim Fickle with Kim and Veronica winning through to the semi-finals.

In the last quarter final we had Christine Simmonds & Marylyn Jackson against Noreen Dobbs & Pam Taylor, with Christine & Marylyn winning through to the semi-finals.

The First Semi-final winners were Jane Costello & Chris Greenwood; and the second Semi-final winners were Veronica Hughes & Kim Fickle. The Final was won by Jane and Chris; who become our Champions for 2016, along with Veronica & Kim who become this year’s Runners Up. Congratulations to you all.

Ladies Pairs Hot Darts Margaret Boden 126 , Lorraine McGrath 121, Pam Horton 121, June Stansfield 109, Veronica Hughes 100+121+124, Amanda Skinner 100+115, Pam Taylor, Bliss Wright, Jane Costello, Chris Greenwood 100. Highest Checkout 91 Pam Taylor We would like to thank our Hosts for the evening, Danny, Ramon & Ana who at the last minute moved the pool table into the Conservatory, so we had use of the 3rd Dartboard with a clear room.

Thanks go to the Raffle organisers, the Black Dog Ladies and the Wildcats, which raised €66 towards the trophies for our Presentation Evening. Then thanks to our markers during the evening, and this is appreciated very sincerely by everyone, because without you the evening would not have gone quite as smoothly as it did.

Unfortunately, I would rather not name you all, in case I forget someone, because you are all too precious to lose; but thank you.

New Player Invitation Singles Event - As you know, our Ladies League Singles are being held on Tuesday 29th March. However, I am planning on including a Special event for New Players in the League, providing the players concerned are interested. Primarily, players will be invited to join in this event, but to ensure I do not

miss anyone out, if you are a new player to the League this Season, or a player that has never played before who joined last Season you could be eligible. So, if you are interested in this competition please speak with your Captain. The competition will run at the same time as the Ladies League Singles, at Los Montesinos on the 29th March.

Finally, you will be pleased to know that one of our eldest members, Sheila Clements is now home from hospital and recovering well.

Best wishes to you, we have been thinking of you Sheila.

Once again, well done to you all, 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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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Euronics Thursday Darts League Singles KO first round Euronics Darts League: Ladies Singles Knock-Out Competition, Qualifying Rounds - Semi-finalists: Sonia Cooper (Sporting Life Misfits), Yvonne Rouffignac (Porterhouse), Wendy Hayward (Junction Jaguars), Gail Todd (Junction Jaguars) Only thirteen ladies put themselves forward this year which was a bit disappointing as many a good thrower out there that shied away.

Never-the-less those that entered gave good account of themselves and seem to enjoy the evening which was split across two adjacent venues: - the Ale House and the Hen’s Teeth in Villamartin Plaza.

At the Ale house the first match was between Euronics’ own delightful Debbie Wright from the Pint Depot Queens against Sporting Life’s Sonia Cooper, a previous winner of the title and semi-finalist last year. Debbie scored 83 but Sonia was the stronger of the two taking the first leg with an 81, 134 and D9 finish. Debbie got leg number 2, also with a D9 but eventually Sonia got her D1 first in leg 3. The next match was between Gilly Kirby from Trade Wind’s and last year’s champion, Simone de Lacy.

Despite scoring a 100, de Lacy couldn’t find her form or her finishes and Kirby went through 2:0 with D1 and then D2, seeing her through to the quarter finals. Yvonne ‘Roof-Rack’ Rouffignac then faced Patty ‘Poo’ Schofield in a match which was set to be a good’n as Roof-Rack was ladies champion in 2013/14 and Poo was semifinalist in 2014/15 and also had the honour of highest checkout in the league with a 158 combo. Alas despite some fine scoring 81, 81, 98 from Poo she was no match this time against Roof-Rack’s 80 and 3 x 100 and D4 finish twice- presumably a favourite of hers?

Onto the quarter finals, Rachel Broadhead who’d secured a bye, faced Cooper for the first match and she scored well with 78 and 110 but an initially poor scoring Cooper finally found a 100 and a 91 and saw off the first two legs with D2 finishes to become a semi-finalist once again. In the second quarter finals, Kirby put up a good fight with 71, 79 and 74 but Roof-Rack’s 95, 100, 94 and 20, D10 finish for leg one and D5 finish for leg two secured her place into the next round and will be a tough act to beat.

At the Hen’s Teeth, Leah Chesworth (Misfits) who has been a finalist for the past three years at least was first up and faced Lorraine Cox (Pint Depot Queens). Cox scored well with 61, 85 and 70 but couldn’t do enough against Chesworth’s 85, 81, 97, 79, 79, 125, 66 with D1 and D3 finishes…and she was carrying a tiny passenger too! Tracey ‘Psycho’ Simpson from Junction Jaguars then faced the diminutive Vi ‘the Viper’ Turner and the former scooped up 80 x 3, 70 and D1 and then 105, 120 D4 for a 2:1 victory. Simpson then went on to face Wendy Woo Hayward (Junction Jaguars) in the quarter finals. Hayward had secured her place courtesy of a bye and so the two Jaguars played her teammate but a fresh Hayward was the victor and now a semi-finalist with fine scoring and D1 and D16 finishes. Chesworth faced Gail Todd (Junction Jaguars) in the other

San Miguel Bo wls Club San Miguel Pulsars were away to La Marina Explorers, winning on 2 rinks. Pat S, Bill, John S won 21-13: Ken, Paul T, Derek won 1916. Shots for 84 to 123. SM 4 points LM 10 points.

The Meteors had a good result against Vistabella at home, winning on 4 rinks, and one rink losing by 2 shots after coming back from 8-17 to finish 15-17. Chris P, Reg, Cyril 25-19: Tony, Malcolm, Steve 16-15: Gail, Mary, Fred 35-12: Noel, Cliff, Stuart D 26-12.

Points 10 - 4 to San Miguel.. Shots 132 to SM, 98 against. Good Result.

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quarter final and both ladies clearly wanted to win. Chesworth chalked up 75, 84, 79, 81, 98, 83, 78 D2 which should surely have done the job but Todd came right back at her with 98, 60, 69, 85, 61, 115, 90, 66 and D4 and D2 finishes and finds herself in the semi-finals which will take place on 3rd March.

Thank you to the host venues Ale House and Hen’s teeth for putting on some great grub and also to all those who helped with the chalking, especially Terry Kirby who did it on one leg, well he is a Pirate!

Report by Simone de Lacy Euronics Darts League: Men’s Singles Knock-Out Competition, Qualifying Rounds With a last minute change of venue the men met at The Porterhouse to battle it out to take their place in this year’s semi final. Due to a no show and a last minute absence there were two byes in two of the first legs. This meant that Craig Miller and André Wing were automatically through to the quarters and had more time to spend at the bar! Bernie Whipday v Des Field with some very good scoring from Des meant Bernie was Whipped into shape! Mark Filer v Del Lister was an impressive game with Filer on true form taking him through to play Des Field.

In the quarters, Des Field and Mark Filer fought a close game but Field won the evening and his entry to the singles semi’s. Some very good scoring on the night: Craig Miller 140, 100 and a 2 dart finish from 92! Des Field 2 x 100, 106, 120, 125, 2 x 140. Del Lister 123. Mark Filer 2 x 180, 7 x 100, and a 83 finish with 3 darts. Well done everybody and a big thanks to Tom at the Porterhouse for accommodating the last minute change of venue.

Pint Depot also hosted this Men’s Singles KO with 7 men present there was one no show so Eddie Hirst took the bye. The might of Edmundas Klimonis took down Dick Hunt which meant Hirst played him in the quarters. Hirst was valiant in his efforts to win but it was in vain therefore leading the way for Edmundas to meet Sean Smith in the quarters. Alan Havelock beat Aroldas Klimonis and Billie Naylor v Sean Smith was won by Smith. Smith is through to the finals, well done Sean! High scores from Edmundas 3 x 100, 125 and 140. Sean Smith 6 x 100, Havelock 4 x 100, 111, Aroldas 2 x 100.

El Capitan were fine hosts tonight for the Men’s Singles first round.

Only one bye so George Caine took this. Den Hall v Graham Todd this leg went to Hall who was beaten by Caine in the quarters. Phil de Lacy was drawn against Karl from the Ale House who then went on to lose against Merv Harley. Harley beat Barry Schofield so the final leg was between Caine and Harley. Harley smashed it and joins the others in the finals. Some great scoring from; Harley 8 x

ways with a good win over Javea Green and this week away to La Marina. There were some good bowls played on both sides. we did however come away with a good win which keeps us in the top half of the table.

We won on 3 rinks and narrowly lost on 2, winning the overall shot 87 - 70. SM 8 points LA 4.

In the Fed Fours, Choctaws were at Greenlands winning 6 points to 2. Keep up the good work.

In the Southern league, the Cougars played Country Bowls Geckos at Home, winning on 3 rinks and getting the overall shots by one shot!! 107 to 106. Well played by Meg, Mike B, Bill B 21-14: Bill M, Peter, Alan D 18-13: Jack, Bill R, Bob 22-14. 8 points to San Miguel, 6 points against.

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100, 121 , 123, 125, 135 ,140, brilliant. Schofield 100, Todd 112, 165. Caine 3 x 100. Mallinson 2 x 100. Hall 2 x 100, 125 and 2 x 140. Well done everyone.

At Masseys Bar unfortunately a couple of the singles entrants couldn´t make it on the night leaving just 5 very capable players vying for a place in the next round. The Hubs Joe Hawkins was first to the floor taking on El Capitan’s David Rotella demonstrating why these two players are in the top flight teams respectively! Joe set off like a train easily clinching the first leg clocking up a 125 and 2 x 100´s on the way but David showed great resilience coming back to level things up going out with tops and going on to win the first round with D9, even with a painful wrist! an excellent first game by both players!

After getting a bye in the first round, Massey’s Peter Cliffe and The Junctions Andy Rutter stepped up to face each other in round 2 and even though Cliffe put in some great regular scores in the high 80´s & 90´s it proved to be no match for an on form Rutter who clocked up 100, 109 & 120 before nailing D5 & D20 to take both of his legs to cruise into the final. Hugh Galloway (The Junction) also had a bye in the first round and lined up against Rotella in what was, on paper, a very evenly placed match that could have gone either way but Galloway simply powered his way through both legs choosing tops as the checkout on both occasions and absolutely nailing it both times, taking him into a final showdown with team mate Rutter.

Rutter proved to be absolutely on form and that just made the difference on the night with 3 100´s and two D20´s helping to lead him to a well deserved victory over a determined Galloway and taking him forward in the competition. The lads were joined by the rest of the travelling Massey’s team to spend the next 3 hours having a couple of friendly games and a good old drink!!! Well done to all players.

Report thanks to Trevor Massey

The Jaguars were away to Emerald Isle Cavaliers coming away with 7 points. The shot difference was lost by only one shot, 96 to 97. Winning teams were Pete M, Nancy, Alan C 23-12: Ken, Ron, Derek 21-11: Jan & Brian Allen, John R 17-14: Paul T, Keith, John S 16-16.

WASPS on Wednesday afternoons, are extremely popular with all rinks taken. Arrive about 1.15, €5 for woods, shoes and tuition if needed.

The draw for the Semi Finals weekend has been made, check the board for times.

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SABA LEAGUE Albatrosses away to San Miguel Meteors had two wins. Winning rinks were L Watkins, D Howard & E Bishop 23-15 and S Burrows, C Watkins & B Dunn 17-15. Shots, VB 98 (4) - 132 (10) SM. Drivers at home against La Marina Pathfinders had a clean sweep across the board, a magic result. Mo Foulcer, J Neve & M Foulcer 2114. M Blight, B Kelman & B Norris 22-14. S Kirk, B Pointon & C Thorpe 18-17. D Hudson, T French & J Harwood 18-9. P Rafferty, S Norris & G Thorpe 24-10. R Smith, H Marshall & B Corbishly 1816. Shots, VB 121 (14) - 80 (0) LM. Eagles were away to Emerald Isle Moonrakers failed to submit a full side through illnesses but they went on to have wins on two rinks, R Savage, K Savage & D Hudson 19-17. K Hardy, R Hudson & D Stevenson 18-15. Shots, VB 73 (4) - 105 (10) EI. Hope everyone will soon be fighting fit!

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Home against top of the league San Luis Orcas we found ourselves

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB PATHFINDERS - Our game v Vistabella Drivers was hard going and unfortunately we had 0 points to 14. Gina Hindle, Mike Stone, Shirley Hadaway 10-24. Anne Stone, Steve Hindle, Sue Daniels 9-18. Dave Bulfield, Berni Carr, John Morgan 14-22. Mo Taylor, Mike Surch, Dave Hadaway 14-21. Mike Fitzgerald, Peter Bailey, Dave Taylor 1618. Lynne Armitage, Chris Green, Colin Armitage 17-18.

EXPLORERS - Home win 10-4 v San Miguel Pulsars shots of 12384 Ron Maiden, Tom Spencer Maureen Kidd 13-21. Kathy Manning, Robert Finlayson, Alex Whyte 16-19. Janet Parsons, Margaret Finlayson, Jim Manning 14-12. Margaret Mc Laughlin, Jim Reeves, Alan Castle 16-12. Dave O'Sullivan, Bill Sims, Peter Parsons 24-7.

Roger Stacey, Phil Pape, Dave Lewis. 40-12 WINTER LEAGUE - This week we faced San Miguel and points were 4-8 with shots 70-87. Janet Parsons, Lynne Armitage Steve Hindle Colin Armitage 8-24. Kathy Manning, Mike Stone, John Rae, Dave Hadaway 14-19. Dave O'Sullivan,Carol Smith, Maureen Kidd, Terry Perchard, 14-19. Anne Stone, Mike Smith, Shirley Hadaway, Peter Parsons 16-13. Ron Maiden, Wendy Latham, Bill Sims, Barry Latham 18-12 FEDERATED FOURS - A CLEAN SWEEP v Country bowls today, shots were 86-21. Lynne Armitage, Mike Stone, Mike Smith, Colin Armitage 25-8. Janet Parsons, Carol Smith, Margaret Finlayson, Peter

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with a difficult task and finished with just one win from L Bishop, T French, B Norris & I Kenyon 24-12 with J Chaplin, C Watkins, S Allman & B Dunn settling for a 19-19 draw after picking up five shots on the last end. Shots, VB 70 (3) - 97 (9) SL. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Lanzadores away to Mazarron Miners had two wins, a big disappointment...say no more. Shots, VB 91 (4) - 99 (10) M. Picadors did so well down at La Manga, they won on three rinks and drew another, you must all have big muscles! M Blight, H Marshall & B Norris 26-6. Mo Foulcer, J Neve & M Foulcer 17-15. S Kirk, S Norris & G Thorpe 17-14. D Hudson, B Pointon & C Thorpe 12-12.

Shots, VB 95 (9) - 86 (5) LM. Conquistadors home to La Siesta Gold, a great win this week! K Hardy, S Cox & A Kendall 22-12. R Savage, K Savage & D Stevenson 22-2. J Hitchcock, G Gandy & D Hudson 18-12. P Kelman, P Cadwell & B Kelman 19-8. L Prockter, R Hudson & B Prockter 15-12. Shots, VB 101 (12) -85 (2) LS. FED 4 Vikings had a bye.

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Parsons 30-9. Anne Stone, Maureen Kidd, Dave Hadaway, Terry Perchard 31-4.

DOLPHINS - A great result today for you v Horadada Royals points 10-4 and shots 110-99. Ray Gardner, Carol Smith, Cliff Rawlinson 19-23. Dave McGaw, Jack Chorlton, George Chambers 14-16. Roger Stacey, Garth Slater, Martin Butler 16-14. Paul Tregoing, Mike Brain, John Rae 19-13. Reg Jackson, Angela Butler, Don Harrison 20-19.

Maria Duff, Mike Smith, Brian Duff 22-14 SEAGULLS - Close game v La Siesta Blues points 6-8 shots 97-139.

Lynne Armitage, Chris Green, Colin Armitage 10-37. Dave Bulfield, Tom Edwards, Jim Freeman 9-27. Mo Taylor, Steve Hindle, John Morgan 19-32. Dave Taylor, Mike Stone, Shirley Hadaway 13-12.

Gina Hindle, Peter Bailey, Dave Hadaway 24-19. Anne Stone, Berni Carr, Sue Daniels 22-12.

SHARKS - Home v Monte Mar Matadors gave us 10 points to 4 and shots 126-82 Janet Parsons, Dave O'Sullivan, Alan Castle 16-22.

Margaret Mc Laughlin, Margaret Finlayson, Dave Lewis 17-18 Kathy Manning, Jim Reeves, Alex Whyte 15-12. Ron Maiden, Bill Sims, Roy Hart 21-12. Tom Spencer, Wendy Latham, Peter Parsons 24-11.

Hilary Cronk, Phil Pape, Barry Latham 33-7.

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Monday 8th February, Klingons away v MM Matadors; 104-109, 6pts-8. Trekkers home v GL Sycamores; shots 147-45, pts 10-4.

Steve Simmons, Barry Edwards, Derrick Cooper 15-13, Margaret Roseveare, Pat Bird, Graham Bird 52-4, Ros Holmes, Bill Webb, Dave Blackie 23-8, Sheila Cammack, Jo & Julian Pering 25-12.

Romulans, away v Horadada Falcons, 96-87, 8pts-6. Tony Campbell, Kevin Hull, Peter Fuller 24-12, Chris Phillips, Dave Tilley, John Moss 25-10, Judy Carroll, Chris Brooks, Roy Cordell 14-12.

Vulcans: home v ER Pintos 107-102, 8pts-6. Dennis Andrew, Brenda Brown, Ray Watmough 26-11, Doug Beattie, Jim Wright, Fay Beattie 24-15, Pat & Terry Baylis, Robin Harker 14-7.

W/League Wednesday 10th Orcas away v Vistabella, 9pts-3, 97-70.

June Jones, Neil Morrison, Colin Lindgren, Keith Jones 27-7, Kath Reid, Scott Malden, Peter McEneany, Noel Verity 18-13, Sheila Cammack, Angie Goodfellow, Julian Pering, Russell Marks 21-7, Shirley Verity, Jan Pocock, Giuseppe Galelli, Brian Pocock 19-19.

Berleen: Margaret Morrison, Janet Wigfield, Jo Pering, Mike Lockett won 19-18, 2pts. Belugas, home v Quesada, 6pts-6, 86-87. Jean Parkes, John Moss, Ray Clarke, Paul Parkes 23-14, Margaret Stephens, Tony Campbell, Vic Slater, Drew Russell 20-13, Irene Everett, Kevin Hull, Margaret Clarke, Colin Potter 22-13.

Federated 4's Thursday 11th Ospreys away v SM Apaches, 50-39, 7pts -1. Darren Johnson, Keith Phillips, Sabrina Marks, Keith Jones 16-12, Colin Jackson, Shirley & Noel Verity Russell Marks 17-17, Ann Holland, Jan Pocock, Ray Pollock, Brian Pocock 17-10.

Condors: home v Q Leopards, 8pts-0, 100-30. Steve Simmons, Les Bedford, Vic Slater, Roy Cordell 17-13, Jean Parkes, Sheila Cammack, Dave Blackie, Paul Parkes 36-10, Ros Holmes, Mike Lockett, Peter McEneany, Giuseppe Galelli 47-7.

Bazas: away v Horadada: pts7-1, 53-40. Doug Beattie, Chris Phillips, Jim Dobbins, Fay Beattie 16-16, Cas Blay, Tony Campbell, Ray Clarke, John Moss 20-13, Tony Davies, Margaret Clarke, Kevin Hull, Barry Edwards 17-11.

Friday 12th Lions: home v GL Oaks, 13pts-1, 116-70. Jan Pocock, Ray Pollock, Giuseppe Galelli 18-12, June Jones, Darren Johnson, Keith Jones 18-16, Kath Reid, Peter McEneany, Phil Morrachan 2111, Colin Jackson, Neil Morrison, Brian Pocock 14-10, Bob White, Keith Phillips, Angie Goodfellow 16-16, Ann Holland, Scott Malden, Colin Lindgren 29-5. Tigers away v ER Mustangs, 84shots -129, 2pts-12. Pumas home v GL Cedars, 8pts-6, 99-90. Ken Dullaway, Cas Blay, Jim Dobbins 24-9, Judy Carroll, Aubrey Blay, Roy Cordell 21-11, Pat Tilley, Kath Waywell, Margaret Clarke 15-8. Leopards away v EI Claymores, 4pts-10, 88-118.

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Sponsored by AVALON Monday 8th February, MonteMar Matadors were at Home to San Luis Klingons, Winning on 3 Rinks.

Keith Simpson, Val Hignett, Skip Ronnie Cairns 20-17.

Geraldine Fisher, David Eades, Skip Gordon Fisher 2215. Joe Ridley, Harry Dobson, Skip Diane Ridley 22-8.

Shots, Matadors 109 - Klingons 104. Points, 8 - 6.

Monday 8th February, MonteMar Toreadors were Away to San Miguel Comets, Winning on 3 Rinks. Pauline Merry, Jan Gatward, Skip Chris Merry 21-20. Jan Webster, Chris Harding, Skip Bill Webster 24-13. Sheila Roberts, Pauline Woodfine, Barrie Woodfine 15-14.

Shots, Toreadors 96 - Comets 125. Points, 6 - 8.

Wednesday 10th February, MonteMar in the Winter League were Away to La Siesta, Winning on 2 Rinks, plus the Shots. Sue Kemp, Wendy Oxley, Val Hignett, Skip Mike Farrelly 18-9. Geraldine Fisher, Pauline Woodfine, Barrie Woodfine, Skip Gordon Fisher 23-19.

Shots, MonteMar 79 - La Siesta 74. Points, 6 - 6.

Friday 12th February, MonteMar Matadors were Away to La Marina Sharks, Winning on 2 Rinks. Sue Kemp, Wendy Oxley, Skip Brian Zelin 22-16. Ronnie Cairns, David Eades, Skip Tony Finan 18-17. Shots, Matadors 82 - Sharks 126. Points, Matadors 4 - Sharks 10.

Friday 12th February, MonteMar Toreadors were Home to Quesada Swifts, Winning on 4 Rinks. Rita Towle, Pauline Woodfine, Skip Barrie Woodfine 29-7. Leslie Jones, Len Council, Skip John Caiger 23-11. Pauline Merry, Ron Jones, Skip Chris Merry 18-11. Sheila Roberts, Les Bounds, Skip Dave Auckland 28-13.

Shots, Toreadors 124 - Swifts 73. Points, Toreadors 10 Swifts 4.

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The week started with The Pintos travelling to San Luis to play their Vulcans, the company as always good and we had great fun, despite one or two, myself included, struggling to master the mat. But it was a very good performance all round, coming away with 3 rinks is no mean achievement and the overall shot difference was the Vulcan’s by just 5, but one or two shots anywhere in the match can make that difference, it doesn’t come down to the last end.

Meanwhile The Broncos were away to Quesada Diamonds, which is always a tough fixture and although they came away without a point, they came away with a good experience and are improving in play and confidence, greater days will come.

On Friday The Mustangs played host to San Luis Tigers, it was a glorious morning with a stiff breeze calling for full concentration and no relaxing in those conditions. It was a good match with some close play on several rinks, but in the end The Mustangs won the rinks by 5 to 1 and the overall shots by an appreciable margin, a good result from good play. Henry Ryder, Dave Haynes and Richard Lee 25-10. Malc Elmore, Malc Sykes and Carolyn Harris 18-12. Barbara Jones, Geoff Jones and Don Darby 13-24. Irene Thomson, Jim Gracie and Eddie Thomson 27-7.

June Whitworth, Richard Needham and Stew Hamill 19-11. Jane Hamill, Merv Armstrong and David Whitworth 27-20.For membership details contact Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966 77 4316 or at elranchobowlssecretary @gmail.com

By StJohn Broadhurst The Flamingos had a bye on Monday, 8 February in the SABA Discovery league, so the first game to report on was an away game for the Herons on Thursday, 11 February in the Federated Fours league. A disappointing result for the Herons, losing on all three rinks. Overall shots Herons 21 (0 pts) La Marina 86 (8 pts).

Second and final game of the week on Friday, 12 February was another away game, this time for the Geckos against San Miguel Cougars in a CBBA Southern League match. After some exciting bowling it was all square with three wins each, but the Cougars got the extra points with the closest of margins in the overall shots. Starring for the Geckos this week were Carole Donnellan, Trish Dix and John Rimmer 27-15. Brenda Jiggins, Les Turner and StJohn Broadhurst 21-15. Pat Ray, Brian Ray and Dennis Birkett 17-16. Shots Geckos 106 (6 pts) Cougars 107 (8 pts). www.countrybowlsclub.com

On Monday The Maples were at home to Quesada, Final result was ......Total shots for - 90. Total shots Against - 117. Points for - 02.

Points against - 12. Winning rink was Eileen Merrick, Marilyn Fryatt, Mike Kilby, - 29 shots to 11.

In the SABA Discovery league, the sycamores were away to San Luis Trekkers. final scores were -- Total shots for - 75, Total shots against - 147. Points For - 4. Points against - 10. Winning rinks were ....Graham Harper, Ron Stansfield, Tony Hodges. 22 shots to 18. Bernadette McDonnell, Jean Giddings Mike Kelly. 16 shots to 14.

In the Winter League we were at home to Emerald Isle, Final scores were..............Total shots for 83. points 8. Total shots against 81.

Points 4. Winning rinks were - Brian Tomlin, Jean Giddings, Dave Giddings, Mike Kilby. 18 shots to 12. Eileen Merrick, Mary Lockley, Florence Edwards, Mike Edwards. 20 shots to 15. Phil Lockley, Dave Fryatt, Sheila Stead, Dave Webb. 18 shots to 6. In the FED 4s The Bulls were at home to San Miguel Choctaws. Final scores were - Total shots for - 41. Total shots against - 50. Points For - 2. Points against - 6. Winning rink was...........Bernadette McDonnell, Jean Thompson, Dave Thompson, Mike Kelly. - 14 shots to 11.In Div C, The Cedars were away to San Luis Pumas.

Final Result was - Total shots for -- 90. total shots against -- 99.

Points for - 6. Points against - 8. Winning rinks were........Val Duchart, Sandra Jones, John Wray. 17 shots to 11. Bernadette McDonnell, Jean Giddings, Mike Kelly. 20 shots to 14. Margaret Hirst, Ron Stansfield, Tony Hodges. 25 shots to 14.Also at San Luis were the Oaks but unlike the Cedars they took a mauling from the Lions. Final score were Total shots for - 70. total shots against -116. Points for 1. points against 13.

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Game robbed of quality by high winds Following an impressive unbeaten run of 9 games, Torry visited La Llometa Stadium on Sunday afternoon, where they faced Muro. Although the hosts lay 3 places and 4 points below mid table Torry, they too were in the middle of a good run with just 1 defeat in their last 8 matches. Their manager Pepe Aroca had been retained from last season, when he took his team to a 6th place finish.

Torry were not only without acting captain Burguillos (suspended), but club captain Jorge and Javi Selvas were also absent through injury. However, the omens were good for the visitors who recorded a 4-2 win on this ground last year while, back in late September, they recorded a first victory of the season against Muro, so a first double of the season was very much in their thoughts.

Unfortunately the conditions didn’t make for attractive football however with the strong wind making it difficult for both sets of players.

However it was Torry who got off to the better start when, in just the 3rd minute of the game, an audacious lob from Suarez on the half way line just nestled on top of the Muro netting.

ingful action of the half but even that did little to warm the cockles for those who had seen the good work of two hardworking sides, made void of any real quality, as the game was spoiled by a strong swirling wind.

Muro CF.........................0 CD Torrevieja ...............0 Chances were few and far between and it was not until the 25th minute that we saw the next real opportunity for Torry.

Unfortunately with Higon through on goal and just the keeper to beat a late offside flag from assistant Canovas robbed the visitors of his opening effort.

Sanchez was the next Torry player to go close when he tried to walk the ball into the net with options available on either side, a golden opportunity that would surely have put the visitors in front.

A superb save by Miguel from Mario Real just prior to the interval was the last mean-

There was little improvement in the second period with few examples of creative football. On the occasions that Torry did string more than a couple of passes together the lack of awareness by both Prieto and Lewis generally undid any of the good work as they were both regularly guilty of straying offside.

Chances for the dangerous Mario of Muro who forced Miguel into a couple of good saves while any sort of touch by Prieto to a low Raul cross in the final quarter would have secure the victory for the visitors. As it was a second consecutive stalemate for Torry as they extend their unbeaten run to double figures.

Next Sunday a 12 noon kick off at the Vicente Garcia against local rivals Novelda.

Muro responded to the challenge and from a corner on the right Arnau lost his marker to meet Allan’s cross with a firm header that he put just wide of Miguel’s post.

The honours were even and as the wind continued to lash itself to a fury the game was reduced rather to a semblance of serious football rather than the real thing.

Carp R Us Club News This week round ten and the final round of our Winter series of matches was fished at the Embalse del Argos in the north of the Province of Murcia. As this was fished on Friday the 12th of February the results will be in next weeks paper, but they will be on the web site on Saturday all being well.

The following match on the 18th of February will be our Winter Cup match and it will be held on the El Bosquet Fishery- pegs at the normal time 8.00am and the fishing will be between 9.00 and 2.00pm.

Our next Club meeting will be on Sunday the 21st of February with

Cadena Sunrise Bowling - Week 17 The Bandits S***T Happens Pin Pushers Fair Play Sol Amigo’s Alley Cats

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Gi Gi’s Hookers Pinfall Wizards 999’s Cherry B’s Alley Gators Sunrise Colegas

Top Performers

Ladies

Gents

Hi/Game Hi/Game+H/Cap Hi/Series Hi/Series+H/Cap

Sandy Bell 194 Sandy Bell 238 Sandy Bell 488 Mavis Riley 652

Dave Johnson 201 Dave Johnson 237 Maurice Allen 541 Manuel Martin 645

S***T Happens Gi Gi’s Hookers Sol Amigo’s Pin Pushers Sunrise Colegas Alley Gators Alley Cats Fair Play Pinfall Wizards 999’s The Bandits Cherry B’s

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

L 20 25 27 27 28 29 32 36 37 44 44 59

Tot Gms 39001 51 38482 51 38670 51 38498 51 38894 51 38766 51 38340 51 37993 51 38290 51 37851 51 36913 51 35563 51

Av Hi-G Hi-S 764 903 2412 754 873 2366 758 893 2484 754 822 2409 762 874 2425 760 864 2425 751 852 2368 744 861 2427 750 826 2332 742 852 2368 723 817 2275 697 840 2247

Pts 96 86 82 82 80 78 72 64 62 48 48 18

the Committee at 10.30am and this is followed by the General meeting at 11.00am.

A further reminder that the AGM is on Sunday the 6th of March at 11.00am.

The next Quiz night will be on Tuesday the 23rd of February, starting at 7.30pm. The cost is 1 Euro per person and teams to a maximum of 6 can take part.

The Clubs home is at the Bar Restaurant El Alto La Dolores which is to be found just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar.

The Clubs web site is at www.carp-r-us-weebly.com

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