CCosta Blanca and Costa Calida Leader Edition 661.pdf

No 661

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M I N I M I S I NG TH E U NC E RTAI NTY Prime Minister Rajoy said that the government will defend Spanish interests in the process that has begun, now that the United Kingdom has officially announced its decision to leave the EU. He also advocated continued progress by the other 27 Member States on the European integration process.

Mr Rajoy met in Valletta with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta and rotating president of the Council of the European Union, Joseph Muscat, to discuss the United Kingdom's departure from the EU, among other issues.

At the joint press conference given by the two leaders following their meeting, Mariano Rajoy referred to the official announcement by the British Government of its intention to withdraw from

the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. "I respect the decision but am very sorry it has taken place.

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I don't think it is good for the United Kingdom in particular, but then nor do I think it is good for the EU as a whole", he said.

He explained that the negotiation process that began last on Wednesday must conclude within two years; in other words, by 29 March 2019. On the following day, the treaties of the EU will no longer apply to the United Kingdom unless all Member States unanimously decide to extend the negotiations.

Mariano Rajoy stressed that "the Government of Spain and all other European institutions are ready for these negotiations". In this regard, he recalled that an inter-ministerial commission

was set up which has been working for some time and which met on Wednesday morning to study the document presented by the United Kingdom.

Furthermore, he issued a message of "calm, confidence and serenity to all Spanish citizens living in the United Kingdom, as well as the British citizens living in Spain", as well as to those Spanish companies investing or trading in the UK and those British companies doing likewise in Spain.

The Prime Minister said that his greatest priority during the negotiations will be "to minimise the uncertainty created by the United Kingdom's decision for our citizens, companies and Member States".

Mariano Rajoy reiterated that the Government of Spain will defend Spanish interests in these

negotiations. "We want a balanced agreement but we also want - and we said this in Rome - the 27 Member States to continue making progress in the European integration process that has, without question, been one of the most important political operations undertaken on our continent in centuries".

Furthermore, he said that Spain will work "closely" with The European Union's lead Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier. "We will maintain unity among the 27 during the negotiations", he said.

The President of the Government also said that he wishes to "maintain the closest, most beneficial and fruitful relations possible between Spain and the United Kingdom in the best interests of all citizens".

BAR KENZ DONATES 1020 euro TO THE AECC

The amazing Bar Kenz on San Luis have given Maria and the Pink Ladies â‚Ź1020 for the AECC. Pictured are Jan and Ken the landlords with some of their hard working staff. The money was raised mainly from their charity tins which are passed around the bar regularly especially on their card bingo days when the bar is really busy plus they had a donation from one of their regulars of â‚Ź125. As usual Jan and Ken would like to thank their customers for their never ending generosity when raising money for charity. If you would like to make an appointment with the AECC for a mammogram, cervical test or prostate check please telephone the office on 965 329 841 Monday to Friday 10-1.

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BIDDING PROCESS FINALLY UNDERWAY FOR CORVERA AIRPORT

The large freight and logistic centre at Corvera airport

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urcia’s Minister of Infrastructure and Development, Pedro Rivero, chose the massive freight facility at Corvera to formally launch the bidding process last week for the management of the much troubled and long overdue International Airport.

In addition to the main airport facility, Minister Rivero wanted to highlight that the successful bidder will also operate all of the areas and services related to the commercial, industrial and logistic sector, such as hotels, petrol stations and long-stay car parks He said that "one of the great attractions of the airport tender is the Area of Complementary Activities, attached to the infrastructure, from where commercial, industrial, Logistics and service companies will operate in an area covering over 600,000 square metres“.

Indeed just 24 hours earlier he had been singing the praises of the new facility to over thirty entrepreneurs of the Association of Directors of the Region of Murcia (Adimur), with whom he had held a working meeting.

Whilst the area reserved for these complementary activities is built and fitted with public lighting, water and sanitation networks, electricity distribution and telephony and communications it is currently little more than a shell. Rivero explained that the successful bidder will be expected to expand the business potential of the airport by planning and adding these additional services which will represent an attractive additional income.

The cargo terminal is expected to become the gateway, both into and out of Murcia, for lots of other countries, including many within the Asian Continent, especially for products relating to the agri-food industry.

These facilities will meet the needs of the region's exporting entrepreneurs, who will be able to benefit from the commercial and intermodal capacity of the new airport.

As such the logistics area will combine road and air transport in order to combine the interests of the tourism sector with the needs of the export sector, for which the airport will become one of the fundamental areas of development.

The airport itself is designed to accommodate traffic of 3 million passengers per year. It has a main runway of 3,000 meters in length and 45 meters in width, capable of receiving Boeing 747 and 737, and Airbus 340 and 320, which as well as domestic flights will enable it to operate international routes of medium range.

Details of the public tender document were published in the Official Bulletin of Murcia. The contract will be awarded for a period of 25 years which the Minister anticipated will earn in the region of 500 million euro during the period of the contract.

Interested bidders now have a period of 40 days in which to register their interest after which they will then have a further 2 months to present their documented bids. As such the management contract should be awarded to the successful bidder by the middle of the summer.

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New Police Unit Health Week at Hospital Quirónsalud for Guardamar There will also be a campaign for the early detection of Colon Cancer, with free tests. Those interested may request information on telephone 966 925 770.

Guardamar has created a new police unit dedicated to maintaining the town’s cultural heritage coinciding with a statement from the town hall reminding residents that damage to the areas historical sites or buildings can carry a fine of between 30,000 and 60,000 euros.

Francisco Fiestras, Managing Director of Quirónsalud, stressed that "this initiative is born as a consequence of the hospital's campaign to promote health awareness among citizens and is part of the work we do all year round with regard to the Prevention and promotion of health ".

A spokesman said that the Castle of Guardamar, one of the main tourist and heritage sites in the municipality, has in recent times suffered a multitude of acts by vandals who have damaged the site, the building and lighting as well as covering thirty percent of its walls with graffiti.

Activities scheduled at the Health Week of the Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja (from 3 to 7 April)

He confirmed that "From this moment all damage, and those causing the damage, will be denounced, with all of the legal and economic consequences that the authorities can bring on the culprits”.

tions, by appointment on 5 April, telephone 966 92 57 82.

On the occasion of from the 3rd to the 7th of April the Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja is celebrating World Health Day (April 7), with the third edition of their Health Week 2017.

The event includes health forums and free health tests, the objective of which is to detect ailments and diseases such as hypertension, diabetes or overweight. All of the activities will take place in areas adjacent to the main entrances of the hospital and the medical centres Quirónsalud in Orihuela, Santa Pola and Marjal (Crevillente).

Included in the program is a free dental care early diagnosis campaign including free oral examina-

Exhibition of Model Boats in Torrevieja

Last Saturday saw the opening ceremony for the XIV Exhibition of Static Naval Modelling and Radio control boats "CIUDAD de Torrevieja", in the Exhibition Hall Los Aljibes in the Park Nations.

The exhibition will remain open until April 23, during which time there will be a series of events and activities for those wishing to go along.

The main focus of the exposition will be held in the park next Sunday where a demonstration will take place on the lake of a large selection of the boats.

Monday, April 3 - 9.30 to 1pm. Blood donation marathon.

Tuesday, April 4 - 10 to 12 am. Free blood pressure, blood glucose and body weight checks.

Wednesday, April 5 - Free dentall examinations from 10 to 12am and from 4 to 6pm. Telephone appointment on 966 92 57 82.

Friday, April 7 - 12 to 1pm. Specialists from the Cardiology Unit of Hospital Quirónsalud, will answer questions from Internet users.

“It is the responsibility of everyone”, the statement continued, “to ensure that the good state of the monuments and cultural heritage of the municipality are maintained”.

The castle walls are littered with graffiti

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Morris Dancing at Almoradi The Terri Horvath Morris were invited to dance at the Almoradi Church Square by the local Tourist Office.

Several members of the audience asked if this was a weekly event to be held on market day and they will try to organise this in the future.

The group would welcome the chance to dance there again to such a receptive and appreciative multi-national audience.

Terri Hovarth Morris perform at many venues, mainly charitable events or requested performances and fiestas. Morris dancing consists of many kinds of English traditional dances from various regions.

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he Velvetones had a full house for their charity night to raise funds for A.E.C.C and ALPE with music from the fabulous Reef Band and a couple of songs from the ladies during the break. A great time was had by all and we raised 465 euros which will be split between the two charities. Thanks to the band and everyone who came along to support our charities - we will

definitely do it again!

If you like to sing whilst having fun and raising money for charity we would love to see you at El Paraiso, Torrevieja on a Wednesday morning between 10-12.30. Looking for someone to sing for you? We need no equipment and only charge a nominal fee for groups, organisations, weddings etc and are free for registered charities. See our website www.velvetonesharmonytorrevieja.com or Facebook page Velvetones Harmony Chorus for further details or phone Ena on 965 70 7598 or Maryanne on 966 71 4973. We look forward to seeing you soon.

The group is always looking for more dancers, with or without prior experience and if you would like to find out more about them, either as dancers or to enquire regarding booking performances for your venue then please contact Sue Walters: suzi.inspain@gmail.com

LEADER Butterfly Children fundraiser in La Marina

The Butterfly Children Charity, DEBRA is celebrating their 10th Anniversary in Urb. La Marina this year and their 2nd celebratory funding raising event is a “Fun Nite with Tommy” at the Hillside Bar in Urb. La Marina on Tuesday 11th April.

As with previous fun nights this will be a great night and one not to be missed.

Tickets can be obtained by contacting Mary Chambers on 616 076 072 or at the Butterfly Children Charity Shop on Consum Square Urb. La Marina tickets are €7 each which includes a 2 course meal.

New Girlguiding group for Orihuela Costa Orihuela Costa Rainbows and Brownies will be opening at the end of April. This is a brand new Girlguiding group for girls aged 5-11 years.

Rainbows 5-7 years and Brownies 7-11 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.

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Don't LOSE weight- ELIMINATE! And do it the sensible way, with Fast Track Hypnosis! other similar sporting events, you'll undoubtedly have noticed all of the athletes with their earplugs in prior to the start of their own particular event. Some will be listening to music, but others will be listening to a motivational speech.

And every time you talk about losing weight, you're programming yourself to lose and ultimately, find those pesky kilos.

By Jonathan Gilchrist

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aving spent the entirety of my life watching my father, Alan Gilchrist, help thousands of people change their lives through hypnosis, I know how powerful the mind is. I know what it's capable of and yet, it still fascinates me. The more I learn about it, the more intrigued I become. And how can I not be? The human body is capable of incredible things, but it's most powerful weapon is, without doubt, the mind.

From the title, you can easily see I'm discussing weight loss and in relation to hypnosis. So why have I chosen those particular verbslose and eliminate? Am I just being particular? A tad pernickety?

Well, it could be said that yes, I am. However, where the mind is concerned, I'm not. The difference between lose and eliminate is astounding when taking self-hypnosis into consideration. So, that being said, why would you want to lose weight?

When something is lost, don't you have to find it? When your keys have disappeared and you yell at your partner for losing them, don't you demand he or she helps you find them? Think of your children, or your own childhood. If your child was to lose a brand new toy, one that cost a small fortune, wouldn't you demand they find it? You wouldn't purchase them another one, would you? Or if you would, then they're very lucky! I'd suggest you were a small minority! Most children have to find their toy before they can have a new one. As a boy, I certainly wouldn't have been allowed to lose something! But I'm not criticising your parenting skills, merely making the point- for every action, there's a reaction. When something is lost, it must be found.

And where the mind is concerned, this small discrepancy is vital. If you want to lose weight, don't bother. Eliminate, eradicate or abolish the weight. But don't lose it! Why? Because if your body loses a few pounds, the mind will simply find them again and you'll end up

So, rather than doing that, why not programme yourself to control your weight and appetite and eliminate those extra wobbly bits for good?

With Fast Track Hypnosis, you can do just that.

where you started. Sound crazy? Well, it might do but this lost and found mentality is throttled into us from childhood. We're conditioned to find lost goods and in this case, those kilos that you've starved away, that have caused you to subsist on one lettuce leaf three times a day, your subconscious mind will find them again.

Traditional hypnotherapy has its place. It's effective and in comparison to psychology, it's fast. But, Fast Track Hypnosis is the next evolutionary step. It takes the traditional and using innovative techniques and technologies, condenses it down into a speedy treatment.

Where psychology takes upwards of a thousand hours and traditional hypnotherapy around twelve, Fast Track Hypnosis changes lives in four. And in some cases and dependent upon each individual client's circumstances, only one session! Yes, you read that correctly. One.

This is all part and parcel of self-hypnosis. This is where you talk yourself into doing a particular something and is a technique that I actually teach clients as part of the Fast Track Weight Control package. You can lose a lot of weight by dieting, but it's all about training the mind because once you have quit the lettuce leaf diet, or the other weight loss fad du jour, you'll gradually put the pounds back on again. And the statistics don't lie. Over 80% of people who lost weight, will regain it at some point (Study at the University of California) and in some cases, they'll regain more than they lost in the first place! Think of all the celebrities, who with their money, can afford private chefs and personal trainers and yet, have they won the weight war? Women like Oprah Winfrey and Kirstie Alley.

They've all yo-yo dieted. And why? Because they lost their weight. They didn't eradicate it.

Fast Track Hypnosis was created by my father, who ran (and still does,) a clinic in Belfast. During the 80's and the troubles in Northern Ireland, he was inundated with traumatized people. Fast Track Hypnosis was the solution to the torment suffered by the thousands of victims who lived through the war and whose lives had been forever tarnished by it. Only when they came to visit my father did that torment dissipate. And that is one of the reasons I chose to follow him into this career path. Hypnotherapy, but more importantly, Fast Track Hypnosis has changed people's lives. And it's a life's work that I want to continue.

The perfect way of describing the importance of choosing the correct verb actually uses another area of hypnosis- sports motivation. Back in the 90's, Steve Collins beat Chris Eubank in the World Boxing Organisation's SuperMiddleweight Title. Collins had been using hypnosis prior to the boxing match and for every punch Eubank managed to score, Collins had been programmed to punch double that number. In actual fact, Eubank managed to place over 300 and guess what? Collins did just as he'd been programmed toover 600 hits!

Weight control techniques using Fast Track Hypnosis will keep you motivated and will free you from the scales. Once we've targeted your appetite control centre and have forced it into shape, so that it only reacts when you're truly hungry, you won't be suffering in silence as appetite pangs tear at your belly. You'll be a healthy eater.

Why? Because during the suggestion therapy aspect of the treatment, I'll train you to stop craving junk food. What does this mean? You'll abolish those pounds with a smile on your face.

Having watched the Olympics or

Hypnosis is just the state into which the mind falls, when it's completely relaxed and at ease. It can take a while to tumble into such a chilled state, but with some clever pieces of kit that I use in the session from the US, including audio-visual techniques, this occurs rapidly and suggestion therapy takes up the majority of the session. This kind of therapy is where suggestions are implanted into the subconscious mind. Once awakened, the active mind processes the suggestions and concretes them into place so they become part of your daily life.

As a trained hypnotherapist, I've been fortunate to be my father's son! It means these techniques are now a part of my own clinics and of use to my own clients. Fast Track Hypnosis can mean be the difference between losing those pounds for a few days and abolishing them for good.

A few simple words can be the difference between success and failure and if you're as amazed as I am by the mind's capabilities, but more importantly, are ready to start Summer 2017 with a new you, then call me on 691 784 954 or email me: jonathangilchristbh@gmail.com Also, check out my website ; www.jonathangilchristinspain.com Weight Loss & Stop Smoking fast track hypnosis also available in Spanish!

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B R E A K D OW N C OV E R C O M E S A S S TA N D A R D o matter what vehicle you drive breaking down is always a possibility and being stranded on the road is no fun for anyone. Travel assistance from Línea Directa is a comprehensive breakdown cover that comes as standard in every car insurance policy giving you the assurance that help is always just a phone call away.

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Free tea and a taste of cake at MJ’s Quesada

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he Spring Fair at MJ’s Bar Restaurant in Quesada, just by the Arches, gets underway at 11am tomorrow, Tuesday 4 April.

First the Fashion Show which will be followed by a whole series of events during the course of the day.

There will be FREE TEA and A TASTE OF CAKE for everyone you will need a voucher number for the free tea and cake and you can get this by sending an email to sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk or by calling in to MJ's which is at the Arches in Quesada.

There will be two raffles for ECCH one during the day and one for the evening and a voluntary €1 donation for Elche Children's Care Home is requested on the door.

A fun filled day is planned which will include Hopi Ear Candling, Flower Arranging, Painting, Threading and Tinting of eyebrows and even spray tanning for the very brave!

EMERGENCY REPAIRS ON THE SPOT If your vehicle breaks down we will provide emergency repairs at the roadside. If we cannot repair your car within 30 minutes we will tow your car to the nearest official garage or one chosen by you, whichever is closest. And Línea Directa will provide you with a replacement vehicle while yours is being repaired.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AT HOME Breakdowns don’t just occur on the road. If your car won’t start, Línea Directa will provide assistance at your home address, an invaluable part of the service if you rely on your car for work.

CUSTOMER SERVICE IN ENGLISH Breakdowns can happen at any time, but in Spain there’s a good chance your problems will be exacerbated, especially if you don’t speak Spanish. With Línea Directa, their customer service centre speaks English and can quickly provide assistance in your language.

MAXIMUM PEACE OF MIND Choosing Línea Directa means a 24hr rescue line, 365 days a year.

We give priority to vulnerable drivers and aim to respond to every

call for assistance within 40 minutes. 75% of vehicles are repaired at the roadside so you can continue with your onward journey. If your car cannot be repaired on the spot, we will take you and up to 4 passengers either to your intended destination or back to your departure point, whichever you choose.

We hope the information provided in this article is of interest.

If you would like to contact Linea Directa please call 902 123 139 More info about Linea Directa online at www.lineadirecta com

PLEASE CAN YOU ANSWER OUR PRAYERS?

La Siesta Evangelical Church, Torrevieja, is looking for someone to play its Church organ.

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e now have a new Choir Master and a newly re-formed Choir. However, the person who currently plays the organ has ill health which is making it increasingly difficult for her to play.

If you can play a Church organ or an electric piano, both of which we have in the Church, please answer our prayers. You would be assured of a very warm welcome both by the Choir and the Church congregation which is usually about 100 strong at our 11.00 am Services.

Our Church Services are held at 11.00 am every 2nd and 4th Sunday (and 5th Sunday, when this applies). We also have Services at 9.30 am on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. In addition, Choir practice is held on Wednesday afternoons at 3.30 pm.

If you are interested in becoming our Lead Organist or Pianist please contact Pastor Keith on 666 180 108 or just come along to one of our Services and introduce yourself.

You will find La Siesta Evangelical Church on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja. We are counting on you to answer our prayers.

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Would you want to cope with organising a funeral in Spain W

hen a close friend or a family member dies, the last thing you need is the worry of complex regulations and the red-tape of a Spanish funeral. At such a difficult time could you or your family cope with organising a funeral in Spain?

If not you need look no further than PF Samper, a third generation independent family funeral director, based in Pilar de la Horadada.

We know that the death of a loved one is a difficult experience, one that all of us are likely to experience during our lifetime, and when mourning the loss of a friend or a family member, the very last thing you want to think about is the planning of a funeral, a fact that is considerately recognised by Francisca, a long time supporter of The Royal British Legion, who has been helping the expat community from her family run business in Pilar for over 20 years.

“At PF Samper”, she says, “we aim to provide only the highest level of personal attention as we ease this process for you and your family. We will take expert care and provide due consideration to ensure that your loved one gets an appropriate and caring farewell, whilst making the funeral planning process is as painless as possible”.

“We will arrange a dedicated funeral service that will provide you and your family with full value, without compromise, a service that is designed to show respect, whilst still maintaining the dignity,

the values and traditions so cherished by those who we serve”.

Francisca has been providing a dignified service to the expat community for over 20 years

“We will also ensure that every life tribute is distinctive, personal and affordable, in honouring to the full a life that has been lived”.

In providing a 24 hour service, throughout the entire province of Alicante and North Western Murcia, PF Samper can be providing you with that care and support within an extremely short space of time. Francisca will immediately respond to your call and while you are able to grieve with dignity she will quickly take charge of all the initial arrangements.

“If you have a previously organised funeral plan we will closely liaise with your provider but if you are without such an agreement we will make all the initial arrangements for you, and unlike many similar companies here in Spain we will not demand any payment in advance”.

The deceased will be prepared to lie in repose in our own private chapel, as detailed arrangements, with either you or your family, can then be left to a more appropriate time.

One aspect that Francisca does warn of are the varying conditions applied by different funeral directors and Tanatorias. “Whichever company you use you must always make sure that you are completely satisfied with the costs and the arrangements, and if in any doubt do not sign any papers”.

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his is particularly important” she says “when the deceased has passed away in hospital, many of which have their own preferred agents.”

Ultimately, of course, it’s all about trust and peace of mind, something of which you can be assured when dealing with Francisca or her assistant Eric Nicholls.

The company has its own private chapel of rest, mortuary and crematorium in Pilar de la Horadada although the service can be organised by PF Samper at any church that the family wishes across the entire province of Alicante and North Western Murcia.

Ministers, flowers and transport can also be organised by PF Samper who will also take care of all necessary documentation and certificates.

Likewise the arrangements can be made regardless

The Chapel of Rest in Pilar de la Horadada

of faith and they can also be made to suit the time frame of the family concerned, allowing mourners to fly in from abroad if that is what is required.

Whether the service takes place the following day or a week later, unlike many other funeral directors, there is no extra charge.

Following cremation the urn will be delivered when required, and in the proper traditions of a genuinely family run business, details regarding payment can be made at a later date.

Francisca says, “Our job consists of making sure that the families remember the day of the funeral as a very special occasion and that the loved one who has passed away is provided with the esteem and the respect that every person deserves.

Though the life is ended we want to make sure that the memory lingers on”.

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Hernández Concert attended by just 12 people C.L.A.R.O. has been campaigning for years for a centrally located Cultural Centre for Orihuela Costa. It is a priority, just like the Emergency Services Centre which is still an abandoned building 10 On a cold windy evening there had been no publicity, there was no stage and there were no chairs for the audience

years after the foundation stone was laid.

Without a proper cultural centre capable of seating at least 400 people, we will have no significant cultural life on the coast, no music, theatre or cinema and no room for associations to meet and pursue their leisure and social activities. Without a cultural centre we get virtually nothing from the 1 million Euro annual cultural budget which provides lavish cultural activities the year round in Orihuela city. Like the budget in general the annual cultural budget is financed out of the 60% revenue coming from Orihuela Costa taxpayers.

The need for a Cultural Centre in Orihuela Costa was dramatically highlighted by the Town Hall’s attempt a week ago to arrange a concert in Playa Famenca with a musical tribute to the Orihuela born poet Miguel Hernandez.

The so-called concert was held in the open air on a cold windy night.

There was no proper stage and no chairs for the audience. It was badly publicised and only 12 people attended, principally the Coordinating Councillor for the Coast, her paid assistants and followers.

Days later the Councillor for Culture organised a concert in Orihuela

A recent concert in Orihuela, with stage and lighting with a nationally known singer and a proper stage, lighting and effects. The contrast could not have been be greater.

Orihuela Costa is treated as the poor relation in culture while providing, from our taxes, the main part of Orihuela’s million euro a year cultural budget. (CLARO Press Release)

New rules for renewal of Irish Passports The Embassy of Ireland in Madrid is delighted to announce that it is now possible for adult Irish passport holders to renew their passports online.

This eliminates the need for paperwork – no forms needed! – and will be cheaper and faster than doing a paper application. You can also apply for a passport card (travel within the EU/EEA and Switzerland) online!

For more information, and to check your eligibility, see

www.passport.ie.

Please note that first-time applicants and minors will still need to apply through the Embassy using a paper application – see

www.irlanda.es for more details.

Let us take this opportunity to remind you all to check your passport expiry date before booking your holidays!

Online Application (not incl postage)

Paper Application (not incl postage)

Adult 10 year €80.00

Adult 10 year €95.00

Adult large 10 year €110.00

Adult large 10 year €125.00

Passport card 5 year €35

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Passport card and passport bundle €105

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Squeal; 4 Bazaar; 9 Independently; 10 Correct; 11 Teeth; 12 Magic; 14 Ideal; 18 Purge; 19 Harvest; 21 Qualification; 22 Eleven; 23 Cheeky.

DOWN: 1 Stitch; 2 Undercarriage; 3 Ample; 5 Alerted; 6 At the same time; 7 Rhythm; 8 Unity; 13 Itemise; 15 Opaque; 16 Chain; 17 Stingy; 20 Reach.

CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Stoned; 4 Cliche; 9 Unfashionable; 10 Van Dyke; 11 Ernie; 12 Aster; 14 Unite; 18 Wrong; 19 Acetate; 21 Take liberties; 22 Enrapt; 23 Brogue.

DOWN: 1 Scurvy; 2 Off one’s rocker; 3 Essay; 5 Lantern; 6 Cabinetmaking; 7 Eleven; 8 Aides; 13 Egg flip; 15 Swathe; 16 Maybe; 17 Lessee; 20 Error.

ACROSS 1.

Annual (8) 5.

Telephoned (4) 9.

Bulk (4) 10. Retaliation (8) 11. Journal (5) 12. Seize (7) 13. Solo (13) 18. Excellent (8) 19. Entrance (4) 20. Umpire (7) 21. Devastation (5) 22. Gentle (4) 23. Status (8)

DOWN 2.

Avoidance (7)

3.

Aloofness (7)

4.

Bumptious (4-9)

6.

Attack (7)

7.

Balcony (7)

8.

Threefold (6)

13.

Provisional (7)

14.

Horrible (7)

15.

Pincers (6)

16.

Skinflint (7)

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Anticlimax (3-4)

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Mother’s wise to have physiotherapy (7)

4.

An aid to the wife in successful home management (4,9)

6.

Key man? (7)

7.

Presumably they have opinions on what they see (7)

8.

Does he put things on that tire people out? (6)

13. Deduce there isn’t a terrible fire (7) 14. Ted’s wit is not straight! (7) 15. Common talk of explosion? (6) 16. Post in flying? (7) 17. Pie cooked to restore health to gourmet? (7)

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

Solution on Page 23 CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

QUIZ ANSWERS

b. Brown Sugar (Rolling Stones), c. A Spoonful of Sugar (Julie Andrews), d.

Sugar Sugar (The Archies), 11. Indonesia, 12. Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Four Rooms, 13. Making Your Mind Up (Bucks Fizz is orange juice and champagne). 14. a.

Venice. b. Rio de Janeiro, c. Agra, d.

Brussels, e. Istanbul, f. Moscow, g.

Granada. 15. The Pan American Highway.

16. a. Rolling Stones, b. Pink Floyd, c.

DOWN 2. Become prostrate: told untruths on own! (3,4)

Komodo Dragons. In which country is this park found?

12. In which three Quentin Tarantino films has English actor Tim Roth played a role?

13. What was a number one hit in nine countries for orange juice and champagne?

14. In which city is each of the following landmarks found? a. Doge's Palace, b. Sugarloaf Mountain, c. Taj Mahal, d. Atomium, e. Hagia Sophia, f. St. Basil's Cathedral, g. Alhambra 15. With the exception of a small incomplete section known as the Darien Gap, which road that extends more than 15,000 miles is the longest in the world? (According to Guinness) 16. Who released the following No 1 albums in the UK in 1970? a. Get yer ya ya's out, b. Atom Heart Mother, c. Cosmo's Factory, d. A Question of Balance 17. What was the name of the Burmese UN Secretary General between 1962 and 1971?

18. The following are the first lines of famous poems. Can you name the poet? a. Tyger Tyger! burning bright. b. Do not go gentle into the good night. c. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. d. Half a league, half a league.

19. Which mondegreen (the misinterpretation or mishearing of a phrase) became one of the earliest psychedelic hit songs in 1968?

20. What did Elvis never give at a concert?

1. Bob Hope, 2. A contraction of "and per se, and", 3. d. Margarita, 4. France, USA, Spain, China and Italy. 5. To Catch A Thief (Cary Grant played John Robie), 6. Ivan Lendl and Pete Sampras (8), Jimmy Connors (7), Roger Federer (7) Novak Djokovic (7), 7. Picasso and Matisse, 8.

Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Russia, 9. The Andaman Islands, 10. a. Sugar Me (Linsey De Paul),

ACROSS 1. Bird sets ring on fire? (8) 5. He lives by his wits taking top people back (4) 9. Grounds south of the sheltered side (4) 10. 100 too old for area taken in by radio station (8) 11. Concerning the rights and wrongs of idealism or alchemy (5) 12. It takes a brave girl to administer drug to egghead! (7) 13. Local taxes that hold the investors’ attention? (8,5) 18. Equal conditions for all in moderate drama (4,4) 19. Use abusive language when fibber gets back (4) 20. Went to bed, being weary again (7) 21. Five have shivering fit that defies definition (5) 22. Chances of strife? (4) 23. Imperfectly in two equal stages (2,6)

1. Which London born actor has hosted the Academy Awards a record 18 times?

2. The logogram '&', known as the Ampersand, is a contraction of which words?

3. Which cocktail's name translated means 'pearl'? a. Caipirinha b. Martini c. Julep d.

Margarita 4. Based on the total amount of tourists, what were the five most visited countries in the world in 2009?

5. John 'the cat' Robie was the debonair central character in which popular film?

6. Since the Open era in tennis, which 5 men have reached the singles final of the US Open the most times?

7. According to the Art Loss Register works from which two artists have been stolen the most?

8. Before the break-up of the former Soviet Union only two countries bordered the Caspian Sea. Now there are five. Can you name them?

9. Which part of India was occupied by the Japanese in WW II? 10. The following words are from songs with the word 'Sugar' in the song title. Can you name the song? a. Gotta get my candy free, b. Drums beating cold English blood runs hot, c. A robin feathering his nest has very little time to rest, d. Like the summer sunshine pour your sweetness over me.

11. The Komodo National Park is famous for its

CCR, d. Moody Blues, 17. U Thant. 18. a.

William Blake (Tyger Tyger), b. Dylan Thomas (Do not go gentle into the good night), c. Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Sonnet 43), d. Alfred Lord Tennyson (The Charge of the Light Brigade). 19. In - A Gadda - Da - Vida (instead of 'In The Garden Of Eden' from Iron Butterfly). 20.

An encore. ("Elvis has left the buiding")

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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.

No Smiling Please, We’re British!

I’m sure that we have all heard of the British ‘Stiff Upper Lip’, but until recent experiences when attempting to renew my passport I was always unclear as to what this expression really meant. Have you tried practicing one in front of the mirror recently? It really is very difficult.

Over the years, I have received emails from expats telling me of some of their experiences and problems when renewing British passports. It all used to be relatively easy for expats. Usually, popping into the local Consulate office, handing over the usual batch of forms, a couple of photos and the fee, and the passports were either processed internally, sent to the British Embassy or to the UK for processing. It usually didn't take too long and there was often very little fuss and bother. The system worked, although it sometimes creaked a little during seasonal peaks of heavy demand.

Then there was terrorism, requirements for additional security, biometric passports…and then there was Belfast. Now, don’t get me wrong, I am sure that the staff in the Belfast passport office are a splendid bunch of people, and I am sure that they don't mind a spot of good natured criticism from time to time. Frankly, it seems there are a few staff tucked away in the bowels of the Belfast office who could be best described as ‘Jobsworths’. According to several of my

correspondents, passport applications and renewals have been delayed, returned or refused simply because “your photo did not meet requirements”.

We all know that getting a passport photo can be a life or death situation - we just have to get it right, don't we? What do I wear? Is the hair ok? What about the smile? Am I slouching on the kiosk stool?

Which is my best side? After all, the passport photo will live with us for around ten years and will determine whether or not we will be treated decently as one of Her Majesty's esteemed subjects or thrown into a grubby jail in a foreign country. The passport and accompanying photo are essential and valuable, and make us real people if we wish to travel.

Last week, it was my turn. Instead of popping my passport renewal application into the local Consulate office for it to be processed and returned from Madrid, I am now told that in the interests of customer service and increased security it will now be quicker and simpler for me to apply online, and then send the application to Belfast for it to be returned by courier four weeks later, if I am fortunate. All this for the princely sum of £102 with an incredible range of valuable consular services thrown in as well. What’s not to like? Bargain at half the price.

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By Bar rie Mahoney Several correspondents have told me that passport applicants should be very careful not to use the passport photo kiosks that are readily available in most of Spain, because they do not provide photos of the size specified by the UK’s passport office. It was with this warning in mind that I called into a photographic shop to ask if they could provide me with a set of passport photos. The very helpful lady in the shop immediately asked if it was for a British passport. If so, I would have to be very careful as smiling is strictly forbidden. Apparently, applicants from France, Spain, Germany and Ireland are free to smile like Cheshire cats if they wish, but British applicants must look stony-faced into the camera.

It took the photographer four attempts before she was satisfied that my photo would be acceptable. Apparently, I looked far too cheerful, and so for the final attempt I used my best ‘cross face’, which I usually reserved for naughty children behaving badly in the playground.

Eventually, the photographer was content that my photos would pass the UK test and I was sent on my way.

I have now completed my application form and it is ready to post.

Whether or not the Passport Office in Belfast will let me have a new passport after reading this article remains to be seen. I also have a hideous passport photo that will only ever be shown to the poor souls checking me in at airport security. My best advice for fellow passport applicants? Just aim for the British ‘Stiff Upper Lip’, and you will be fine.

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

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Social and Clubs The next meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 20 April 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.

Volunteers are urgently needed in all areas by the Age Concern LIFELINE Team visiting people in their own homes to assess 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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Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11am

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Items Wanted Can you help the Royal British Legion. The Orihuela Costa and District Branch are in need of a small, new or second hand, projector that members and guests can use through their laptops when making presentations. If you can help please contact the Branch Chairman at: orihuelacosta.chairman@gmail.com

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Euronics Darts League Results: Thursday 30th March Ale House 4-8 Hub Hyenas (2) Junction Jackals (2) 8-4 Massey’s El Capitan (1) 6-6 Porter House Bees (1) Porter House (2) 7-5 Las Rosas Evolution (2) 8-4 Hen's Teeth Chicks Sporting Life Misfits 4-8 Junction Jaguars (2) Hen’s Teeth Coqs (2) 9-3 Pint depot Queens Tavern (2) 10-2 Hub Hellraisers Hellraisers 0-12 Misfits (Game postponed from 23rd March) League Table 30th March D i v i s i o n A D i v i s i o n B

Hub Hyenas Junction Jackals El Capitan Porter House Massey's Porter House Bees Ale House Las Rosas

P 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Pts 36 35 33 29 28 23 19 18

Legs 36 39 35 35 25 25 26 19

Evolution Junction Jaguars Tavern Oldies Hen's Teeth Coqs Pint Depot Queens Sporting Life Misfits Hen's Teeth Chicks Hub Hellraisers

20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

24 17 17 15 9 8 5 4

44 35 33 44 27 26 21 12

Massey’s Messrs Field and Miller both hit 180’s this week but alas, with only 5 players, they lost to The Jackals, who remain in 2nd place of Division A. Their win keeps them in snapping distance of

Carp R Us Fishing Club The sixth match of the Spring Series was fished on our fifth different venue in six weeks, thus testing the skills of the anglers in a variety of different conditions and locations. This time we were at the Embalse de Pedrera and after a very foggy start conditions were very pleasant. Mark Foden won with 7.10 kg of carp caught using feeder and sweetcorn just pipping Steve Fell (6.96 kg carp) who was using similar tactics. Third was Peter Boorman with 1.64 kg, his highest finish to date, and fourth was Roy Dainty with 1.50 kg.

Peter Boorman would like to give special thanks to Mark Foden for rescuing him when the bank gave way and he fell into the water.

Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carprus.weebly.com or on our Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

The club is currently looking for new members and anyone interested can contact us through the Facebook page, the website or calling the club secretary, Steve Fell, on 634379081

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steady leaders, The Hub, but the two teams have yet to play each other, in what could be an epic match on the 13th April. Those busy Bees played a superb away match at el Capitan’s keeping the Cap’s in 3rd place. The Porters win over Las Rosas put them into 4th place this week.

In Division B some of the ladies got a bit confused this week as Misfits thought they were playing The Hen’s Teeth and sent 4 of their players ahead to wait for the rest. Luckily we saw Leah before she also headed off from a closed and shut up Sporting Life. All team members eventually made it back home and both teams enjoyed a great night of darts.

There was some very good finishing from the Jaguars, who won the first 5 legs in a row but special mention goes to our lovely Lesley EAGLES! who finished her game in the trebles and also the doubles and then checked out on a superb 15, T18, D18 in her singles to give us the win. Captain Patty Poo Schofield was beside herself after yet another win, so much so that she tried to return into the bar without using the open door. The sporting Life was left with a greasy print exactly the same height and shape as Poo’s nose!

Meanwhile, downstairs at PB’s, Evo’s waited patiently for the Hen’s Chicks, who had unfortunately all turned up at La Fuente. They scurried to the right venue in time to take an impressive 4 legs from the Division B leaders.

The Hen’s Coqs had a more than convincing win over the Queens this week but awarded pocket Rocket Vi Turner the MOTM. The Tavern lads made light work of their neighbours the Hub Hellraisers who remain in wooden spoon position. Don’t worry ladies, you’ve still got two more matches to try and do something about that.

Singles Finals: 6th April Next week we have the Men’s and Ladies Singles Competitions, The

Men’s being at the Hub and the Ladies travelling out to El Capitan.

Our very own Debbie Wright will be event organiser at the Hub to keep you boys in check, ably assisted by Hubby Dave and Terry Kirby who will help keep scores and draws. Secretary Sim will oversee the draw at El Capitan but then had over the proceedings and chalking to lovely Volunteers Gnasher and Tufty from Porter House.

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Fed 4’s Final - North versus South

The final was played at Montemar between the Winners of the Southern League Division A, Quesada Swallows and the Northern League Winners, Javea Green. This is always a closely fought contest which was between the same two teams as last year, but this year Quesada had the edge from the beginning, building up an early lead on two

Rinks, and being very close on the third.

This continued throughout the game, although Javea drew ahead on the third rink to make the Final score Quesada 2 and 1 to Javea.

The presentations followed, as well as the presentations to San Miguel Mohawks, Winners of Division 2 and La Siesta

Vistabella Open Triples P & M Property Maintenance & Meson Nostrum Sponsor Congratulations to Gary & Carol Thorpe and Bill Pain from Vistabella who were our worthy Champions, playing through nine games to meet Emerald Isle's Jean & Paul Parkes and Ian Brewster in the final, the final was played over eight ends with Bills team going on to win 10-3. Vistabella's own Barbara & Arthur Brown

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Paraketes, Winners of Division 3. The day finished with both teams, and spectators, having an enjoyable lunch. Many thanks to Montemar for allowing the use of their green, to Ken Hope, in this his first year, for organising the Leagues, and to Bill Young for Umpiring.

With Lynne Bishop

with skip David Jenkins played another Emerald Isle team consisting of Mel & Colin Highland and John Pooley, this was to decide for the third & fourth place, also played over eight ends with the Vistabella team winning 8-4 resulting in a very good tournament for Vistabella.

Congratulations to our winners and all the finalists well done and thank you to everyone who took part in the event. Sharron Kirk, Mo Foulcer for doing their sums, Sandra Burrows & Sue Norris for making sure everyone had bought enough raffle tickets, also thank you to everyone who donated the prizes. Thanks also go to Barry Norris, Neil Burrows and the umpires, most importantly to our Sponsors Phil Marchant of PM Maintenance and Meson Nostrum Restaurant.

Winter League. Two games this week, first one at home v Quesada and what a fantastic result! A clean sweep across the board for twelve points, all the rinks were extremely close which you would expect at this level. This result saw us at the top of the league mid week...fantastic!! Shots, 89(12) - 65(0) Q. Another game on Friday away at La Marina was a little more difficult, the squad still had three good wins and they also won the long game but another two points would have been appreciated, Shots, VB 85(8) - 77(4) LM. LM won the Berleen. Head to head at home v San Luis on Wednesday who are now above us on shot difference, be up for it...Hokey Cokey!

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La Marina Bowls Club By Barry Latham

San Miguel Bowls Club By Pat McEwan

Two Winter League matches this week and two different results especially for the two Barry’s. On Wednesday we travelled up the motorway to Finca Guila where some of us met old friends and some made new ones. We won by three rinks to two with Colin Armitage, Mike Stone, Mo Kidd and Lynn Armitage winning 17-14. Then there were the Hadaways who both won. Shirley’s four were the winners by 28-14 and she was helped by Phil Pape, Alex Whyte and Ann Stone while the girls once again carried their Captain and leader Dave to the fine score of 25-8. So well done Jean Perchard, Barbara Forshaw and Janet Parsons. Now come the two Barry’s both claiming they won the extra two points on the last end to give us the overall shots and an 8-4 win. Both rinks got “stuffed “ but Barry Sadler, Peter Parsons, Mike Smith and Margaret Sadler claim their three shots on the last end won it while Barry Latham, Terry Perchard, Wendy Latham and Carol Smith say that cutting down the three against to one on their last end was the winner. As I am writing this you might guess we did it.

So on to Friday when the League Leaders Vistabella came, we were hoping to do the same to them as we did to Quesada but it was not to be. They won on three rinks plus the overall shots but by only eight.

They won 8-4. The shining lights were the two Barry’s and, of course, their fellow bowlers. Barry Sadler, Peter Parsons, Margaret Sadler and Mo Taylor won 21-19 and the Scribe won 17-8 with help from Dave Taylor who had a great game plus Wendy Latham and Kathy Manning. Another little argument was did the number of wrong biases mess our shot difference up. Unfortunately nobody wanted to tell me who the miscreants were.

Once again the Berleen lead by Alex Whyte with Jim Freeman, Angie Butler and Martin Butler had a fine 21-12 win.

Last weekend saw the last of the Club Competition Finals. Some great bowling with most games going to the last end. Results were: Irene Ward Singles Trophy, Eileen McLaren beat Janet Thomas; David Bentley Singles Trophy, Gary Raby beat Alan Booth: Harry Faulkner Singles, Gary Raby beat Stan North; Ladies Drawn Pairs, Margaret Patterson & Gail Willshire beat Carol Rudge & Ann Eagle; Gents Drawn Pairs Allan Patterson & Bill Brownlee beat Brian Miller & Len Rudge; Ladies 2 Wood Singles, Gail Willshire beat Ros Stockell; Gents 2 Wood Singles, Bob Nesbitt beat Reg Cooper. Congratulations to the winners and well done to all who reached the finals.

The Presentation Evening will take place at El Prado on Tuesday 25th April. See notice board for menu or Janet Thomas for details.

The Winter League were away at Bonalba winning 10-2. The losing team only lost by 1 point!! The Berleen also won. Well done all.

Fridays game against Emerald Isle had 2 winning rinks, giving a 4points to 8 result. Well done to Carol Rudge, Don Whitney, Dave & Lyn Greenland 18-16: Cliff Plaisted, Val & Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm 17-14. Shots for 70 - against 104.

REMEMBER THE AGM on THURSDAY 6TH APRIL 0930 FOR 1000 START. THERE WILL BE NO BOWLING UNTIL THE AGM FINISHES. WASPS on Wednesdays at 1.30. 5 euro's for an afternoons bowling, you can borrow woods and shoes for free, with free tuition if required. Bowlers of all abilities welcome. No dress code.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Eileen Potts telephone 966730376 or Secretary Pat McEwan, telephone 966714257.

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Emerald Isle Bowls Club By Elwyn Morris The winter game took place on Wed at Monte Mar,and the E,I came away with a good win 7-5 aggregate 75-69, winning rinks P Heaney S Johnson D Birkett I Brewster 18-8, J Parkes M Veale C Highland P Parkes 18-12, J Pooley B Eldred J Mulloy M Odell drew 14-14 Thursday saw the VCL game by the Dukes playing at Monte Mar Lords and they come away with a 10-4 win aggregate of 108-79. The winners were: Ladies singles Anne-Marie Stevenson 21-8 P Heaney 21-10 Singles, Pairs M Veale D Gerrard 22-13 Trips J Parkes C Highland P Parkes 19-12 The E.I entertained the RBL on Thursday afternoon and the result was a home win by 9-5 aggregate of 106-80, the largest trip win was

by K Griffiths R Adams and T Kelly by 31-8 San Miguel visited the EI on Friday in the winter league and the result was a good win for EI 8-4 We continue to have our very popular SAPS taking place on Sat great value 5 Euros gets you 2 hours of bowling,, tuition ,,if need bowls and shoes included smashing way to spend in the lovely weather

Greenlands Bowls Club By Dave Webb In the Winter league on 22nd March we were at home to La Siesta.After a very competitive game played with good humour and sportsmanship the final scores on the doors were - total shots for 96. Against - 81. Points for - 8. Against 4. Winning rinks ---Margaret Dewar, Jean Giddings, John O brien, Marilyn Fryatt. - 21 to 17. Sandra Jones, Doreen Watt, Dave Thompson, Graham Watt 17 - 8. Sheila Stead, Jean Thompson, Kim Hunter, Mel Brown - 32 12. On the 29th March in the Winter League we made the long trek up north to El Cid Bowls club. Final scores after a very close game were as follows............Total shots for - 81. against - 87. Points for 4. against - 8. Winning rinks were - Margaret Dewar, Jean Giddings, John OBrien, skip Sue Brown. - 15 shots to 14. Sheila Stead, Jean Thompson, Val Duchart, Skip Mike Kelly. - 17 shots to 13. On Friday a re-arranged winter league match against Quesada was played at home and proved to be a very tight game. So after a very competitive game played in the right spirit the final results were as follows................ Total Shots For - 79. Against - 102. Points for - 2.

Against - 10. Winning rink was - Sheila Stead, Jean Thompson, Kim Hunter, skip Mike Kelly. - 22 shots to 15. Well played everyone.

Greenlands Bowls Club would love to welcome new bowlers to the club and to facilitate that on Saturday mornings we have a fun morning of bowls where people new to the game can participate in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with prizes on offer. Please Telephone Haley on 966844399 for all enquiries.

San Luis Bowls Club By Sheila Cammack We are about to begin the South Alicante Summer League season on 7th but there is still the matter of the Winter League to complete, with 2 matches this week. Wednesday 29th Winter League home to Javea Green; there was some excellent bowling in a really close fought game. Ultimately we managed to win 2 rinks and hung on to win the overall shots 77-76 for 6 points -6. Winners: Lynne Morris, Jo Pering, June & Keith Jones 17-15, Irene Everett, Vic Slater, Peter McEneany, Tom Hill 21-9. The Berleen team of Margaret Morrison, Pam Lockett, Charlie Marigold, Barry Edwards had a great win 2511. The second Winter League match of the week on Friday 31st was home against our near neighbours; La Siesta. After a cloudy start it turned out to be a good morning all round; warm, sunny and a great result 10pts-2, shots 95-62. Winners: Lynne Morris, Jo Pering, June & Keith Jones 18-9, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jules Pering, Russell Marks 19-16, Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Sabrina Marks, Mal Hughes 29-7, Kath Reid, Sheila Cammack, Neil Morrison, Scott Malden 22-8. No Berleen team match. With 2 matches to go, this result has kept us in 1st place, on equal points with Vistabella but ahead on shot difference, so the fight is still on!

On Monday 27th we had the great pleasure of hosting another touring team; Barwell IBC. It was a friendly game, with good company enjoyed by the players. Although immaterial, San Luis won 4-3.

Following our AGM on 30th March, we have a new committee.

Officers: President – Vic Slater, Captain - June Jones, Vice Captain - Neil Morrison, Secretary - Pam Lockett, Treasurer - Harry Epsom, Comp/Match Sec. - Sue Cooper, Membership Sec. - Ros Holmes, Social Sec. Doug Beattie.

The “Avalon Insurance” sponsored Mixed Triples Competition will run: 14th - 16th April at San Luis. Sue Cooper is now accepting entries for the 4-2-2 competition, 8th -10th October.

Club information please check: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com

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Torrevieja Ladies Darts

Sportstalk's Atkinson bags 20-1 big winner Sportstalk hit the bookies hard when saying the David O'Meara trained Bravery was worthy of each-way support on the opening day of 2017 season.

Ridden by Daniel Tudhope, Bravery defeated favourite Oh This Is Us, ridden by Ryan Moore by a neck, with Doncha in third place and Gabriel back in fourth in the 22 runner field.

The Leader also tipped 3-1 winner Dubawi Prince in the 5.20 at Doncaster.

La Casa Tarifa was a winning selection ridden by Joe Fanning over 7 furlongs at Chelmsford. Trained by Mark Johnston, Tarifa obliged at 15-8.

Sportstalk’s selections Linguistic (9-4), Rock of America (8-11) and Farook (11-4) were unlucky in defeat, the trio all beaten in photo-finishes.

Lincoln Handicap winner Bravery’s trainer David O’Meara said: "Bravery was held up slightly on the far side of the field - to get that win was a real result - it means an awful lot.”

O’Meara added of Bravery’s success on the opening day of the 2017 Flat season: “You like to hit the ground running. It's nice to win. It tells you you've probably done the right thing over the winter."

Sportstalk were one of the few newspapers who tipped Bravery – with bookmakers

El Raso Golf Society On Friday 31 March 30 members of the El Raso GS assembled at our home course La Marquesa, to play the monthly Stableford competition. With perfect weather for a great day´s game of golf some good scores were returned. The course was in good condition and the green staff had been busy recently preparing for the forthcoming club championship at the weekend.

It turned out a good day for the Forbes fami-

Ladies League Singles - The Ladies gathered at Buscavidas, in Los Montesinos, for the annual Ladies Singles Competition.

Thanks to Pepe and Campi for hosting the evening. On behalf of the League, I thank you all for your help with the smooth running of the evening.

The First Semi-final winner was Elaine Willis and the second Semi-final winner was Bliss Wright. The Final was won by Bliss Wright; who becomes our Ladies Singles Champion for 2017, along with Elaine Willis who becomes this year’s Runner Up. Hot Darts for the night: Bliss Wright 140+120+100x3, Cynthia Jevons 138+116, Elaine Willis 133+130+131+119+111, Tracey Simpson 108+100, Mitch Halliday 140, Sam Billingham 140, Jose Bligh 137, Groa Ingvadottir 115, Pamela Taylor 114 Least Darts: 25 Beatty Powell, Bliss Wright Highest Checkout: 78 Cynthia Jevons League Format Week 8 Results Black Dog Ladies 3-6 Wildcats at Macklins Friendly Chicas 4-5 Friendly Temps Primadonnas 7-2 El Balcon Chicas

The presentation to Bravery’s winning jockey Daniel Tudhope relieved in saving millions of pounds by the 20-1 winner.

Betfair’s Barry Orr said: “Bravery winning ahead of Oh This Is Us was an industry swing of around £40m. Pictures of Bravery will be going up in trading rooms up and down the land!”

And Nicola McGeady, of Ladbrokes, said: “It will be remembered as the most important photo finish in the history of betting.

“It would have been one of our darkest days - we have dodged an absolute catastrophe.

Had Ryan Moore got up on the line to complete the four-timer, it would have been the

worst day imaginable.”

Bravery’s jockey Danny Tudhope rode a tactical race when switching over to the far side as soon as the stalls opened. Bravery, who finished tenth in the French Derby, was making his debut outing for O’Meara.

Bravery’s win thwarted Oh This Is Us jockey Ryan Moore from adding to a 575-1 treble - having rode the first three winners on the Doncaster card – saving the relieved bookies from a £40m pay-out.

“Bravery saved us a monumental pay out,” added Ladbrokes Nicola McGeady.

ly, and Tony just pipping Sue into first place position. The final results were as follows: N.T.P´s 5th Dave Nicholls 11th Malcolm Foskett 15th Sue Forbes 17th Tony Forbes.

Best front nine Steve Sayers 16 pts c/b and best back nine Bob Shorley 18 pts on c/b.

In third place Jan Shorley 34 pts second place went to Sue Forbes 36 pts and winner of the day Tony

Forbes with 37 pts.

After the game it was back to the Olde 9th for prize giving and refreshments. Our thanks go to Grant and his staff for providing the tasty food.

Captain John Grabs his pot of gold by Andy White

Country bowls club captain John Rimmer helped himself to 5 trophies over our recent club championship finals weekend. With the 2 wood singles in the bag John then defended his mixed pairs title with Sandra Mcilroy before winning a thrilling mens pairs final alongside Joel Fernandez. John then teamed up with Derek Jiggins and Trish and Peter Dix to take the Rinks event before completing an exhausting weekend by winning the Australian Pairs title with Sandra Simpson.

In the other events Audrey and Keith Holliman with Phil Warrington were crowned the mixed trips champions whilst Trish Dix and Pat Emmett won the ladies pairs. On the Sunday Pat Emmett then went on to take the ladies singles title and our president Peter Dix took the men's singles trophy.

Congratulations to all our finalists and we wish all our winners the very best at the upcoming champion of champions event in April

League Table Gogartys Girls Primadonnas Wildcats at Macklins Friendly's Temps Black Dog Ladies Friendly Chicas El Balcon Chicas

P 6 7 7 7 7 7 7

W 6 5 4 4 3 1 1

L 0 2 3 3 4 6 6

Pts. 18 17 15 15 13 9 9

This week’s Hot Darts: Beatty Powell 140, Caroline Shepherd 127, Chris Greenwood 121, Mary Rainsford 120, Pam Horton 117, Margaret Morris 114, Ann Wharton 111, Pamela Taylor 110, Josie Bligh 103, Debbie le Grys 100, Sam Billingham 100 CAPTAINS: I refer to an email that was issued on the 18th Sept giving advance information of planned Captains Meetings throughout the season. When I arranged the date for the first of these meetings, some Captains did not attend, saying they did not know about the meeting. As a follow up after this meeting, I sent another email on 9th December clarifying the situation. Therefore, a Meeting is now being arranged during April because we do need to discuss various issues, and at the same time I need to ensure that teams who have not been attending meetings/functions catch up on their documentation and bring missing Result sheets with them. Therefore, Wednesday 19th April is being planned for the next Captains meeting. It is essential that all Captains attend. Details will be issued separately.

By Pam Horton, email: dartess501@gmail.com Tel 965 71 0066

Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad and Avalon WINTER LEAGUE - Monte Mar v Bonalba Winning on two rinks well done to Geraldine Fisher, Ronnie Cairns, Dave Melville and skip Gordon Fisher. Sue Kemp, Jan Gatward, Danny King and skip Gordon Fisher.

Shots Monte Mar 85 – 92 Bonalba. Points Monte Mar 4 – 8 Bonalba.

CAPTAIN'S TEAM v CHAIRMAN'S TEAM Our annual competition of Captain's team (Ronnie Cairns) vs Chairman's team (Chris Harding) took place on Sunday 26th March.

The Captain's team won the trophy this year, the highest scoring team of Jan Soars, Jan Gatward and Brian Zelin also received medals. After the game everyone sat and enjoyed a drink plus an excellent buffet which was provided by the club and prepared by Liz Melville, Babs Farrelly and their helpers Val Hyman and Audrey King. Well done ladies.

WINTER LEAGUE - Monte Mar v El Cid Winning on two rinks well done to Sheila Roberts, Howie Williams, Harry Dobson and skip Bill Young. Sue Kemp, Jan gatward, Danny King and skip Brian Zelin. Shots Monte Mar 75 – 95 El Cid. Points Monte Mar 4 – 8 El Cid. For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook.

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The Celts Club de Golf.

We played our most recent Open Day at La Serena last Saturday.

Weather conditions were ideal when we began the round but became more challenging as the round progressed as witnessed by the scoring. The golf course was as is the custom presented to a very high standard and again we must thank Wayne and his team for their efforts. To the staff in the pro-shop thank you, Jose and Karolina for preparing the cards and the results. Our competition committee are doing sterling work thank you Camillus and Philip. Can players please return their cards as soon as possible to the shop on the open days so that they can generate the results. If you fail to return your card to the pro-shop you cannot have your handicap adjusted when the scores are sent to Madrid.

Can I remind prize winners that we hold our monthly presentation of all prizes at each of the Open Days for that month’s competitions, if you are not going to attend can you appoint a member to collect your prize on your behalf. Our captain Alisdiar McLean was on hand to present the prizes; Medal results, Category 1, Denis McCormack 69.

Category 2 Nigel Brandish 69. Week 1 Crystal, David Kirk 39 pts, Steve Hodgett 36 and Alan Woods 36.

The results of the Open Day were; visitors’ section, Jacky Hardy 30.

NTP’s Pauvla Serakova, George Thomas, John O’Brien and Camillus Fitzpatrick. Category III, winner Thomas McEwn 31, Julian Loez 30 and Patrick Baker 30. Category II,winner James McEnery 34, George Thomas 34 and Laurence Brennan 33.

Category I winner Camillus Fitzpatrick 35, Pauvla Serakova 33 and Denis McCormack 32. Second over-all went to Brendan Gannon 36 and the winner on the day with the very modest 36 points John O’Brien. Congratulations again to all those who participated and well done to all the prize winners. Can I remind members that their annual membership fee is due? We will have the re-election of members at our next Junta meeting.

I have a team who looking for a couple of players to join them in the Presidents Cup tournament in El Plantio 25 euro for the game. For the society golfer we hope to have an announcement regarding handicap maintenance within the federation very soon. Watch this space.

For further information call 615466398 or e-mail johnobrienalicante@gmail.com.

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THE OPTIMA OPTICA TROPHY 2017

La Marina Golf Society We met at the beautiful Font de Llop course to compete for the above trophy ,kindly sponsored each year by optician group Optica Optima. As usual the competition was played under Texas Scramble rules on a Stableford basis.

The range of scores was fairly close with only 5 points separating the teams, no doubt a result of the wonderful weather conditions and a course in pristine condition.

Winners on count-back with a score of 47 points was the team of Gary Garbett, Jeff Wiszniewski, Geoff Ettridge and Pete "the Fish" Stevenson.

Nearest the pin winners were Barry Thorogood (twice), Gary Garbett and John Thompson.

Our next meeting is at BonAlba on 13th April ,tee-off time 11.32 ,green fee with buggy 40 Euros.

For those who wish to play the sheet is on the board at the Sports Centre or contact Alan Craig on 965077204 or 634347788 or by e-mail.

The draw for the annual match-play tournament is also on the board together with the rules for that competition.

Finally many thanks to Helena and Paola for the food they provided on Thursday.

Las Ramblas Golf Society

SUDUKO SOLUTION

Monday we played best 2 from 4 all on the par 5's. The winning team were Geoff Biggerstaff, Rod Doel, Dave Pulling and Benedicte Kruse with a good score of 100 pts. The secret of their success was 34 pts on the par 5's.

Wednesday we had our Pairs Trophy and the “top team” expected to come in with a good score were in fact disqualified for not marking their card correctly!

The winners, below, were Maria Oldenziel and John Drakesmith with a score of 44 pts. 2nd on CB were Dave Pulling and Mike Mahony also with 44 pts. 3rd were Olga Douglas and Dougie Wright 41pts.

2's Club; Geoff Biggerstaff, Lindsay Forbes, Dougie Wright, Peter Radcliffe, Nick Campbell, Terry Field and Hendrick Oldenziel.

Friday we played a Texas Scramble with a difference. The chosen drive was decided by the throw of a dice regardless of where your drive was.

The winning team with a good score of 61.7 pts. Was Terry Field, Joyce McClusky, Lindsay Forbes and Heinz Lei. By Mike Mahony

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‘Bouncebackability – Part 1’ This is not just the latest jargon but is an element of character required by every competitive golfer.

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You have played well in the weekly stableford and have achieved 20 points after 9 holes.

On the short par 4 tenth hole you hit your 2nd shot ‘fat’ and into a bunker where it plugs and two bunker shots and three putts later you have no score.

The next hole is a long par 3 and you have geared yourself up and hit a 3-iron over the top of the flag but with adrenaline flowing the ball clears the green and rolls slowly into a water hazard at the rear of the green.

How do you feel?

At this stage the majority of golfers will have a feeling of anger welling up inside them and their heart will be pounding as if it will burst through their chest.

This feeling of anger and anxiety will soon change to one of depression and disappointment, the shoulders slump, the head drops, the walk becomes slower and everything becomes too much effort.

Do you know this golfer? Could it be you? What are you going to do about it?

Immediately you must start to feel better about yourself and the first thing that you must do is to lift your head, keep your eyes above the horizon and stop looking at your feet as you walk.

Before the next tee shot, find a little quiet time for yourself and remind yourself why you are here, for enjoyment and reset your immediate goals.

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Supersub Lewis breaks deadlock

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CD Torrevieja ................ 1 CF Torre Levante .......... 0

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hings are looking good over at Nelson Mandela Stadium, for Torry are still very much on target to achieve division 3´s great escape. Last weeks bad defeat at Silla certainly didn´t seem to phase them, for they looked every inch the equal of 9th placed visitors Torre Levante. Back in November, Torry were comprehensively beaten away at Valencia based side, which always seems to be a bogey venue for them. Although serving a ban for his dismissal at Silla, manager Pedreno could still be heard booming out instructions from the stands. Also banned was Martin, whilst both Lewis and Luis Carlos were surprisingly relegated to the bench.

Maxi beat Torry´s offside trap on 19 mins, and only a superb last ditch tackle by Calzado denied a goal scoring opportunity.

Ex Torry veteran Ruben Suarez sent shivers up Torry fans spines, when 2 mins later he sent a 20 yard free kick a fag paper´s width over the bar. It took fully 32 mins before Torry troubled visiting keeper Kilian, Borja

forcing a save before Duran blasted the rebound into space. Buba came to his sides rescue on 40 mins, saving well with an outstretched leg from visiting striker Garcia.

Just before the interval, Borja should really have opened the scoring, but Torry´s front man wasted a glorious opportunity when he shot wide of an open goal from close range.

Duran forced Kilian to tip his long range effort over the bar on 52 mins, as Torry started the new half with more vigour and invention in their play. Torre Levante had probably their best effort of the match on 58 mins, when Cristian headed wide from an inch perfect cross from the right. Molina was the next player to miss a guilt edge chance, scuffing his shot on the hour mark, giving Kilian a bread and butter save to make. This end to end encounter had certainly livened up, as first Reyes headed over for the visitors on 62 mins, then Torry´s Borja was guilty of another glaring miss 2 mins later. Mr unpredictable Buba made

another important save on 74 mins, bravely diving at the feet of Max, just as he was about to pull the trigger. Going into the final 5 mins, sensing the kill, Torry threw everything into attack, a move which was to reap just rewards. Pastor could not direct his headed effort into the net, but into stoppage time fortune favoured the brave.

Earlier in the half, Pedreno had introduced strikers for defenders, in a bid for that elusive goal. Enter Lewis, who picked up a sweet assist from Pastor, before swivelling then thumping a bullet of a strike past Kilian into the back of the net. Mission accomplished. Mention must be made of referee Navarro, who officiated the match intelligently, and it´s a shame we can´t have him every week.

I have been a member of Eurogolf for over 20 years and in all that time I’ve never known a season when we have had to cancel the competition due to the weather conditions as many times as this season. Last Thursday there was a heavy mist/fog over the golf course making it impossible to see your ball hence we were not able to play.

However On Tuesday 28th March over 70 players took part in the Toffs stableford competition and the results were cat 1 (0-16) 1st George McCallum 36 2nd John Barraclough 34 3rd Fred Reeve 34 Cat 2 (17-21) 1st John Kirkwood 39 2nd Steve Sayers 37 3rd David Blanchette 35 Cat 3 (22-25) 1st John Holland 36 2nd Geoff Evans 34 3rd John Cross 33 Cat 4 (26+) 1st Kevin Bonser 36 2nd Norman Woods 34 3rd Terry Glazier 33 Overall winner John Kirkwood Best guest David Bryce Best front 9 Dave Nichols 20 Best back 9 Ray Porter 20 NTP´s 5th Steve Sayers 11th Kevin Bonser 12th in 2 George McCallum 15th John Barraclough 17th Eamonn Divine Football draw John Hill John Kirkwood Tony Stanley Colin DayeGretton John Fairhurst.

If you would like to play with Eurogolf on Tuesdays and Thursdays at La Marquesa please visit the website www.eurogolfquesada.co.uk We welcome both ladies and gents and we also have an active social scene.

Torry visit Elche on Sun 9 Apr (ko 6pm) to play Ilicitano (check club website for details on venue), then on Thurs 13 Apr (ko 5.30pm) relegation threatened Almazora visit Nelson Mandela Stadium.

El Plantio 2 Golf Society A pleasant day greeted 20 competitors for the monthly medal on Tuesday 28th March. Despite the holes being only par 3, with most being 140 metres or less, it is still quite an achievement to register a Hole-in-One. The person to claiman 'Ace' today was Keith Smith, who seems to make

a habit of it in the time that the Society has played at El Plantio and before that, at Greenlands.

Winning the Competition was Christine Linathan, who has played most Tuesdays during the Winter with the Society, while staying on the El Plantio complex and playing the 18 hole course. This was her last game before returning to glorious Yorkshire.

Nearest the pins : Hole 1, Michel Goujon - Hole 6, Ian Craig.

Sunrise Colegas 3rd Place - Brian Coupe, Pin Pals Handicap 20 - 59 shots.

The Bandits 2nd Place - Keith Smith, 999's Handicap 10 - 58 shots.

Sol Amigos 1st Place - Christine Linathan, Handicap 12 - 57 shots.

Gents Gary Walsh 242 If anyone would like to join our Gary Walsh 266 Society, we play at El Plantio Gary Walsh 671 Golf Club on Tuesday, Friday Gary Walsh 743 and Sunday. We use both courses - the Par 3 nine hole course and Gms Av Hi-G Hi-S Pts the main 18 hole course, so we 72 762 858 2431 128 cater for all abilities. The mem72 752 881 2399 114 bership rates are very competi72 750 869 2402 112 tive, so call for more details.

72 750 857 2418 107 Anyone who wishes to play in 72 752 902 2472 102 the Society as a guest or join as a 72 758 901 2485 97 new member, contact Ian 72 754 881 2412 93 Henderson on 966 716 616 or 72 732 823 2334 77 636 116 230 72 736 823 2383 74 72 733 839 2341 56

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Cadena Sunrise 10 - Pin Bowling Week 24 - 29th March S***T Happens Pin Pushers Gi Gi's Hookers Alley Gators Alley Cats

6 2 8 2 8

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2 6 0 6 0

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

Eunice Letts 182 Eunice Letts 225 Sue Walsh 450 Gill Stevens 601

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

P W 72 64 72 57 72 56 72 53 72 51 72 48 72 46 72 38 72 37 72 28

D 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0

L 32 39 40 42 45 47 49 57 59 68

Tot 54873 54198 54009 54010 54171 54579 54338 52729 53035 52802

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