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Línea Dire cta Championship rolls out at Greenlands

espite the deluge of the previous weekend, on Tuesday at the much modernised Greenlands Bowls Club,

the sun shone on the righteous, certainly according to the National Director Bob Donnelly, as he played his part in opening the 2018 edition of the Línea Directa Valencian Lawn Bowling Championship. Following the usual parade of competitors, where a dozen or so clubs were represented, the

task of formally opening the event fell to the National Director and Valencian Delegate Bob Donnelly after the three venues, Greenlands, Quesada and Vistabella Bowls Clubs, were handed over to the organising committee by Pedro Garrido, one of the three new Spanish owners of the Greenlands complex.

In his opening address Bob Donnelly was particularly complementary of Línea Directa, who are sponsoring the event for the third year, to the club owners for allowing the use of their facilities and to Suzi Cooper for her efforts in putting the competition together. Continued on Page 2

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Continued From Page One Linea Directa Valencian Bowls The opening ceremony was also attended by the Orihuela Councillor for Tourism and Foreign Residents, Sofia Alvarez, as well as all three new owner of Greenlands, Justo Roch, Mario Revuelta and Pedro Garrido, Neil Reardon representing Línea Directa and Anne Huth from Quiron Salud. The first bowl of the tournament is usually played by just one of the VIP guests but on this occasion there was a queue of people who were keen to try their hand as Sofia, Anne and the three Greenlands owners tried their hands, with varying degrees of success. Following the ceremony, and after a break for refreshments, the competition got off to a fine start on Wednesday afternoon with the preliminary round of the Mixed Fours both at Greenland’s and at Vistabella. By Thursday evening the Mixed Fours had reached the semi final stage with some upsets along the way. The semi finalists are an all San Miguel bout of Fred Willshire, Lynn Greenland, Gail Willshire & Noel Davis who will take on Steve Cantley, David Johnson, Cliff & Linda Plaisted. The other semi

final is between San Luis Ian Kenyon, Scott Malden, Giuseppe Galelli & Kath Reid who will play the Vistabella team of Gordon Fisher, Stuart Allman, Barbara Brown & Geraldine Fisher. These semi finals will take place on 29th September 10am at Quesada. After two tough days of bowling in Summer temperatures the triples are also down to semi final stage. The Quesada team of Jason Prokopowycz, Peter Morgan & Carol Lowry will take on Gordon Fisher, Stuart Allman & Geraldine Fisher of Vistabella. While the other semi final will pit San Miguel Steve Cantley, David Johnson & Mary Dyer against San Luis Ian Kenyon, Steve Simmons & Kath Reid. The semi finals of the triples will take place on 29th September at 2pm at Quesada, with 7 of the 12 players also playing in the Mixed Fours in the morning. Sunday 23rd saw the start of the Mens & Ladies Pairs – these will be played over 3 days before the Singles events start on Wednesday. With possible rain forecast for Monday & Tuesday the organisers will be keeping their fingers crossed.

HELP Murcia donation to Los Arcos Hospital

For many years HELP Murcia Mar Menor has provided a hospital visiting service at Los Arcos University Hospital visiting English speaking patients of all nationalities providing magazines and company for those who find themselves in hospital and do not speak Spanish. In a further move to help their local hospital yesterday 18th September HELP presented the hospital with 10 new wheel chairs as they are always in great demand by patients. The presentation to Director of the hospital Tomas Salvador Fernandez Perez who was accompanied

by Manuela Muñoz Sanchez the supervisor of Safety and Security of patients was made by Christine Baillie the President of HELP M.M.M. with Janneke Chambers representing HELP’s caring services. The hospital were very pleased to receive the chairs and ensured HELP’s president that they would be well used. This is the forth presentation that HELP has made during 2018 to help the people of the Murcia Region and in this way we are able to give something back to the area that we all enjoy living in.

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Torrevieja to host Ornithological Festival in La Mata Wetlands

rancesc Colomer, the Valencia Regional secretary of tourism met the Torrevieja mayor and Councillor for Tourism on Friday to officially launch the III Gastrovegabaja Festival and the Birding Festival Humedales del Sur, one of the largest ornithological gatherings to come to Torrevieja in recent years, which will take place in the Natural Parks of the Lagunas de Torrevieja and La Mata. The two events will run alongside each other. This events will bring together a variety of companies, organisations and and experts, photography companies, tourist accommodation hotel operators, travel agencies, all those linked to the provision of tourism experiences. They will also coincide with a familiarisation trip of Nordic tour operators, who specialise in these sectors, so that they can get to know Torrevieja and the area. The mayor thanked Francesc Colomer for bringing the events to the town, especially the ornithological event, because he considers that it is a type of tourism that is growing, one that is "very respectful of the environment and protected species." Colomer said that "Torrevieja is a very proactive town when it comes to tourism. It knows how to diversify to be able to increase its

Fanny Serrano accompanied Francesc Colomer around the salt flats

competitiveness and attract new areas." The regional secretary highlighted the work of the municipality in "recognising and identifying new resources and being able to transform them into tourism products with strength, to gain positions of strength in national and international markets." Speaking of Gastrovegabaja, he said that the festival will offer tastings made with typical products from the area; he said that it is "an event of great significance that encourages diversification of the territory, with gastronomy being fundamental to understand our identity". In signing the agreement between Turisme Comunitat Valenciana and the Hotel and Catering Association of Torrevieja Comarca said that 30,000 euros will be allocated to develop promotion and marketing for the event which will take place from October 26 to 28. His visit to Torrevieja ended in Las Salinas, where he was given a tour of the different phases of salt production by Fanny Serrano, the councillor of tourism in the municipality.

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382 medicines in short supply at local pharmacies patient back to his doctor to change the prescription", said Fe Ballestero, President of the Association of Pharmacists of Alicante. But not all medications can be easily substituted. This is the case of flecainide, used to control abnormal fast rhythms of the heart. There have been recurring problems with its "and although there is a generic is not easy to find", explained one local pharmacist.

Pharmacists are unable to get hold of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd most popular medication, Adiro

harmacies in the Alicante Province say that they currently have supply problems with 382 drugs, a figure that they consider unusually high.

Some of the medications are very common, like Adiro, Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second most used drug, which is taken to control thrombosis, to reduce the possibility of blood clots, especially for patients who have suffered angina, heart attacks or cerebrovascular accidents, such as stroke. They are also prescribed for patients who have undergone heart surgery. Pharmacies are currently unable to get hold of the 300 and 100 milligrams tablets. The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products says that the problem is due to a production cut at the Bayer plant in Leverkusen

(Germany). Bayer have apologised for "any inconvenience that this production problem may have caused and are making every effort to restore the regular supply of the affected product."

The causes of this huge list of shortages is varied, from the shortage of raw materials, problems in production plants or even errors in the instructions or in the packaging of the drugs. Pharmacists blame this situation on the low prices of medicines in Spain. It seems that the continuous decreases imposed by the Ministry of Health make the prices of drugs very cheap in Spain, so many laboratories prefer to commit their production to other countries in Europe where the prices of these same drugs are much higher.

Another very common drug that is currently out of stock is Nolotil, both in 575 milligram capsules, and in the injectable form. This popular medicine is used for the treatment of pain, usually of a high degree after an operation or of traumatic origin. However this drug is banned in the UK and the USA and is currently being investigated by the medicines regulator after concerns were raised that northern Europeans may be particularly at risk of side effects.

One example given was that of acyclovir used to treat cold sores or herpes priced at 3 or 4 euros in Spain, while in England it can cost up to 30 euros.

Although most of the missing drugs can be replaced with generics, pharmacists say that the situation is a headache for patients. "We cannot change the medication just like that, we have to send the

He also asks that certain medicines be better controlled, "so that there is no shortage of any medication that could cause a serious health problem".

Herman Schwarz, the Vice-President of the Medical Association of Alicante, criticizes the shortages saying that they can affect the doctor's consultation "in the form of more bureaucracy and having to explain the new medication guidelines".

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Pet Friendly Pilar de la Horadada opens four new parks for dogs

he mayor of Pilar de la Horadada, Ignacio Ramos took a trip around the municipality on Friday, along with his councillor for Infrastructures, José Francisco Albaladejo. The purpose was to inspect four brand new parks for dogs that have been opened in Torre de la Horadada, Mil Palmeras, Pinar de Campoverde and in Pilar itself. At Las Higuericas in la calle Mar Egeo the plot has been made level and covered with gravel. Similar works have been carried out in Mil Palmeras on la avenida Austria, in Pinar de Campoverde on calle Arándanos, Las Flores and in calle Las Flores in Pilar. All of the plots are fitted with fences, tunnels, pergolas, litter bins, drinking water and of course the mandatory trees should they wish to ‘cock a leg.’ The four parks have all been named after dogs that has gone down in history because of their bravery or especial feats, Balto, Canelo, Laika and Ajax. The budget for the four plots was 80,549.33 euros and the parks took three months to build. Each of them covers an area of between 1,500 and 2,500 square metres The Mayor said that "our municipality continues to adapt to the needs of citizens, which also includes their pets which also have needs." Albaladejo said that "it is planned to build two further canine spaces in the coming months in Pilar de la Horadada which will place the town at the very forefront in the creation of facilities and recreational spaces for our pets."

Keep Your Liver Healthy People who drink a few cups of coffee a day may be less likely to get liver diseases including cancer and scarring (fibrosis, cirrhosis). It might even slow those conditions in some people who have them. Filtered, instant, and espresso all seem to work. Still, helpful as coffee may be, it can’t take the place of a balanced diet, a healthy weight, plenty of water, and regular exercise for a healthy liver.

Drinking coffee could build up immunity to liver disease.

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Death of the traditional handbrake Just 37% of new cars are fitted with a manual handbrake Only two mainstream manufacturers offer manually-operated parking brake on entire model range. Premium makers such as Audi, Jaguar and Land Rover have ditched handbrakes in favour of electronic systems

he traditional handbrake is reaching the end of the road as car manufacturers ditch it in favour of electronic parking brakes, according to research by CarGurus. The online automotive marketplace created by TripAdvisor founder, Langley Steinert, found just 37% of new cars on sale in the UK today come with a manually-operated handbrake. Only two mainstream manufacturers, Dacia and Suzuki, have a standard handbrake on every model in the range with the majority of car makers only offering the part on sportier cars or cheaper superminis. Many premium car makers have phased out the part completely and replaced it with an electronic parking brake, while some use a foot-operated parking brake.

The CarGurus investigation found that Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes and Porsche no longer have any models on sale fitted with a traditional handbrake. What does the handbrake do? Both the traditional manually-operated parking brake and electronic parking brake serve the same purpose of keeping the vehicle stationary. How the electronic parking brake works An electronic parking brake is operated via a switch that replaces the traditional mechanical lever. This switch activates a pair of small motors which engage the rear brakes, making a whirring noise as they do so. The benefits Considered a luxury feature, the electronic parking brake requires less physical effort, holds the car more securely and doesn’t need adjusting like the traditional lever. Most electronic handbrakes disengage automatically when you pull away plus they often offer an automatic hill-hold assist function, which is an additional safety benefit. The switch helps de-clutter cabins by taking up less interior space than a chunky lever on the centre console.

Manually-operated parking brake The lever-operated handbrake might seem much more basic in comparison to its electronic equivalent, but for some drivers it is precisely this simplicity that is at the core of its appeal. Others meanwhile simply enjoy the mechanical interaction it offers, and at the very least a manual handbrake should evoke memories of learning how to successfully perform a hill start.

Many premium makers have ditched handbrakes in favour of electronic systems

Speaking about the research, Chris Knapman, editor at CarGurus UK said: “It’s official, the death of the handbrake is coming as manufacturers switch to electronic parking brakes in huge numbers. “Within the next few years we expect the number of cars on sale with traditional handbrakes to decline further, likely only to be found on a select number of niche models. Of course, the benefits can’t be ignored, but as the latest technology trickles through manufacturer line-ups, many new drivers might never experience one of the most familiar of automotive features. The temptation to attempt flamboyant handbrake turns is soon to be a thing of the past too!” CarGurus has the fastest growing audience among large automotive shopping sites in the UK*. Visit CarGurus at www.cargurus.co.uk.

Jaguar Classic Infotainment

New range of Classic Infotainment Systems provides modern audio, navigation and infotainment functionality for most classic cars, with discreet and harmonious styling Jaguar Land Rover Classic has introduced a new infotainment system to its growing range of genuine parts and accessories, bringing modern functionality to classic vehicles in an authentic-looking, classically-styled, head unit. Designed to suit most classic vehicles running on negative earth electrics, single DIN-sized Classic Infotainment System units incorporate customisable satellite navigation in up to 32 languages, smartphone integration, Bluetooth connectivity and dual DAB/DAB+ digital radio, as well as FM and AM analog reception. Additionally, four distinct branded versions of the Classic Infotainment System will be offered specifically for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, with a choice of black or chrome faceplate finishes to suit Jaguars, and a choice of black or silver brushed aluminum for Land Rovers.

Controlled by a 3.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen integrated between traditional rotary controls and buttons, the navigation system’s Europewide route guidance can be displayed as 2D or 3D maps, or as turn arrow instructions, and includes TMC traffic alerts. Other key features of the Classic Infotainment System include: Telephone functionality, including phonebook transfer via Bluetooth, supports up to four devices, with 1250 contacts per device Internal microphone System languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian Up to 32 languages available for navigation function All versions of the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Infotainment System are available to purchase from 7 September 2018 at www.jaguarclassicparts.com, priced from £1,200 (including VAT). A fitting service is offered at selected Authorised Jaguar and Land Rover Retailers.

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REIKI . . The wonderful energy of our universe INTRODUCTION There are as many paths to enlightenment as there are people. Reiki is one of those paths and each person who practices it will walk the path in their own way. No one person owns it – it has been given to all of us as part of the essence of our human being. Reiki is primarily perceived as a practice for healing the body, but it is also a method for healing the mind and spirit. Ultimately, Reiki has the power to reunite the trinity of Mind-Body-Spirit in their optimal state of harmony. All of us need to start the process of returning to that state of harmony. Reiki, with its power and simplicity and its methods for healing both the self and others, offers the way to start taking what I call the “the journey home” THE MEANING OF REIKI Reiki is one of the most ancient healing methods known to mankind. It originated in Tibet and was rediscovered in the early 1900’s by a Japanese priest named Dr Mikao Usui. The tradition of Reiki is referred to 2500-year-old writings in Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. The Usui system of Natural Healing, named after Dr Usui, has been passed down by Reiki Masters since that time and is today practiced worldwide. As humans we have Universal Life Energy all around us and within us. The Japanese word Reiki consists of two syllables: “Rei” which describes the cosmic, universal aspect of this energy and “ki”, which means the fundamental life force flowing and pulsating in all living things. This life force energy is given to us at birth. We bring with us a certain amount of “ki” to life, and we use it up in the business of ordinary daily life. We then have to create a daily supply of new energy. When we are unable to make up for the energy consumption for a prolonged period, we may become physically or emotionally ill. If our supply of life force energy is very low and depleted, we suffer from physical, emotional and mental exhaustion, and tend to be much more irritable, bad-tempered and depressed than usual. WHAT IS REIKI? Reiki is a natural and simple healing method which allows you to absorb more life force energy. The Reiki method vitalizes your life force and balances the energies in your body. This natural healing energy flows in a powerful and concentrated form through the hands of the Reiki healer. The laying on of the hands directs the healing energy into the body of the receiver. The Reiki healer is used as a channel to conduct the Universal Life Energy. As a result, no personal energy is drawn or drained from the healer, who is simultaneously charged and strengthened. (The Reiki healer does not remove energy to give them theirs. Reiki energy balances and harmonizes – when there is an imbalance, there is a potential for illness) WHAT DOES REIKI DO? Reiki usually helps healing of all kinds and relieves pains and acute symptoms very quickly. Reiki makes it way to areas of imbalance during a treatment. It also has a positive influence on spiritual growth as it works on many levels, Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being are all enhanced with Reiki energy. After a treatment, you may feel mentally much clearer about things and experience deep insights into particular questions or problems you are facing. Reiki then can help you to make the right changes and decisions in your life, if that is what you need or want to achieve. Reiki affects each person differently, but it always acts wherever the receiver needs it most. However, there are common effects that everyone experiences. Energy used up in everyday life is replaced, so that when you feel exhausted or drained, the imbalance, which may adversely affect you physically, emotionally and mentally, can be put right. If you suffer from stress, you may react with physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomach aches, frequent colds, kidney pains and general disorders. These symptoms are the expression of excessive negative stress, accompanied by an imbalance of the energy system. To relieve these symptoms your energy needs to restored. For example, a lowered immune system or a weak organ that is not functioning properly and needs recharging with extra energy. Reiki can balance the energies in the body, helping you to let go and relax, so reducing stress. At the same time, it promotes the development of positive reactions to

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stressful situations. In other words, not only the symptoms but also the causes can be healed. Reiki strengthens and harmonizes the immune system. We continually use up life force energy without replacing it. Reiki helps us to replenish and add to our energy and, in this way, helps to create a healthy body

Reiki is a simple technique anyone can learn. Most people experience a huge leap in personal growth after receiving the attunements. This feeling of such loving healing energy is a truly uplifting and empowering experience. I WAS TOLD THAT REIKI WOULD CHANGE MY LIFE. IT DID. IT WILL CERTAINLY CHANGE YOURS

IS REIKI ALWAYS SAFE? The purpose of Reiki is to supply the body with additional energy which it can use for healing itself. Reiki can be used safely regardless of whatever illness the receiver is suffering from. Reiki makes no diagnoses and is intended to be used as a complementary healing method. In the case of acute disorders such as imflammations, influenza, colds, digestive disorders, gall or kidney stones, backaches and headaches, Reiki often acts very quickly and directly by easing the pain and accelerating healing. Reiki can also be applied as first aid as it stops bleeding in open wounds and has a very calming influence on the nervous system, particularly when people are in shock after an accident. With Reiki, you can also provide relief from allergies, arthritis and other chronic disorders. As Reiki supports and complements other medical and natural healing techniques, you can combine it with other treatments, for example with allopathic or homeopathic treatments, body therapies, counselling and speech-therapy and other psychological treatments. A Reiki healer is charged with energy and becomes a channel for Universal Life Energy. Reiki is a gift of the universe, and is available to us all.

A REIKI BREATHING EXERCISE If you want to experience a “taster” of Reiki before committing yourself to Reiki attunement or just to allow yourself to get an idea of what Reiki may feel like, try this exercise. The exercise will have the same relaxing effects as Reiki but without the added power and impact provided by the Universal Life Energy through attunement. Make yourself comfortable, either sitting down or lying on your back and close your eyes. Pay attention to your breath and follow its rhythm. Notice how it flows in and out. Now take three deep breaths Now put your hands on your body wherever you feel drawn to or where you feel tension. Use your intuition to locate the spot in your body that needs relaxation the most. Now direct your breath consciously and repeatedly to this place. Imagine that your breath is the Universal Life Energy which flows through you. Let it collect and expand under your hands. Notice how a feeling of relaxation and peace gradually spreads from that place beneath your hands throughout your entire body After a short while (about five minutes) place your hands on another part of your body. Once again breathe into your hands during the whole exercise. You may find that your breath changes in some positions as the body stores memories and experiences which may now be awakened. It is not necessary to consciously probe feelings or initiate stronger breathing. Just allow yourself to let go and plunge into this feeling of flowing. Move on to two further places on your body and charge them with energy Slowly open your eyes, stretch yourself, and return to your normal daytime consciousness. You will feel more relaxed, calmer and more centred. If you would like to experience the wonderful energy of Reiki as a treatment, please contact CHRISTINE QUINLAN ON 966 795 103 or email me on bodyharmony44@gmail.com

THE EFFECTS OF REIKI In summary, Reiki is all-embracing in its effect. It involves your mind, body and soul and then attempts to set all these aspects of your being into a harmonious balance. Your personal energy, as a giver, is not transmitted to the receiver during a treatment, you are merely a channel. If (without having attuned to Reiki) you try laying your hands on someone else, energy is still passed on, but at a much lower intensity than if you are attuned to Reiki. This is because Reiki is a highly powerful vibrating force, or light energy. While the Universe Life Energy flows through you, as the giver, during the treatment, it is also fortifying and harmonizing you at the same time. You may also experience Reiki as a force which brings you more closely into contact with yourself, opening you up and allowing you to be more loving with yourself and with others. It is a unifying force which brings you closer to a condition of oneness and connection with the “whole” So let me summarise the many benefits: Balances the organs and glands and their bodily functions Releases blocks and suppressed feelings Promotes natural self-healing Adapts to the natural needs of the receiver Balances the energies in the body Enhances personal awareness and helps meditative states Relaxes and reduces stress Promotes creativity Strengthens life force energy Treats symptoms and causes of illness Heals holistically Strengthens the immune system Relieves pain Clears toxin

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Over 40 sand trucks needed to repair Torrevieja beaches T orrevieja council has used 600 cubic metres of sand to restore normality on it’s main beaches following the torrential rain on Saturday that washed away Los Locos, El Cura and Los Naúfragos playas. Councillor Javier Manzanares congratulated his staff for "the speed and efficiency with which the beaches were re-established in the town" after about 30 litres per square meter of rain fell in 30 minutes during the early hours of Saturday morning, with downpours then continuing for the rest of the day." He said that they caused serious damage, both with the loss of sand and to the beach furniture, some items of which had to be quickly replaced. The councillor added that the rapid response was only possible because of the earlier cleaning of some 14,000 cubic metres of beach sand that was contaminated and

stored in the Torreblanca ravine - an action that cost the municipal coffers 63,000 euros.

He said that the beaches should "the care and maintenance of our beaches should always be a priority year-round, as they are important for local residents and the tourists that visits Torrevieja." “I want to thank the workers of our beaches for the enormous work they do and have done , especially, in these last 48 hours, "added the councillor of beaches. In total, some 600 cubic meters of sand were used on the beaches at El Cura, Los Locos and Los Náufragos. Water pipes were also fixed, beach furniture was replaced and the area has been cleaned up at the same time.

Quiet summer for Orihuela Lifeguards

he Orihuela councillor for the coast, Luisa Boné, said that the lifeguard service has had no major incidents to deal with during the summer high season, which ended last week on 15 September with a lot of the assistance required being of a medical nature with the treatment of jellyfish stings. They have only made 10 rescues, of which 5 have been in Cala Bosque, so it has been a relatively quiet summer despite the large influx of users and bathers who enjoyed the beaches particularly during weekends. There were 437 jellyfish stings dealt with at Cala Bosque with 367 at Cala Capitán. Cala Mosca recorded the

fewest incidents with 77. On the four beaches where the adapted bathroom service has been provided, a total of 133 services have been carried out, most of which have been on the beach of Barranco Rubio with 81 assists, followed by La Glea with 49, Cala Bosque with 3. There were none at all at Cala Capitán. With the end of the high season the lifeguard service will now withdraw it’s daily service on local beaches but it will be providing lifeguards at weekends until 14 October.

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FAOC denounce the poisoning of cats in Campoamor Following the suspected poisoning of four cats, all found dead in Dehesa de Campoamor last week, the Federation of Associations of Orihuela Costa (FAOC), has once again written to the Councillor responsible for Animal Welfare in the Municipality, Noelia Grao. After more than 3 years of correspondence, with little effect, FAOC are now demanding that the Councillor takes action to control the cats, thought to number in excess of 200, which are rampant in the urbanisations of Dehesa de Campoamor, Aguamarina, Las Filipinas, Punta Prima and PAU 8. Having appealed to residents through social media "not take justice into their own hands,” the Association has stressed the danger of leaving poisoned food out on the street and that it poses for other animals, such as dogs, or even children. Meanwhile Road Cleaning operators have removed all of the food remains to prevent further poisoning. Although there is said to be a program (C.E.S.) in place to control feral cats on the Orihuela Costa, which includes their capture, medical, sterilisation and release, it

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seem to be having little effect, so FAOC have asked once again that they be advised of the exact procedures, which they say are unclear. They have also asked the council to publish a map of feral cat colonies which they can then compare with the information held locally. Meanwhile Cllr Grau said "We must try to find balance and understanding of this problem which is one of the main issues to be discussed when the the Bureau of Animal Welfare meets in the coming days.” In the whole of last year the City Council caught 25 cats in the Orihuela Costa that were taken to the animal protection centre for adoption, although some, due to their wild nature and the impossibility of domestication, were retained after their castration. Currently, many of the cats are not castrated and litters are still being born that form new colonies, always around a source of food. Whilst the feeding of cats is not forbidden, leaving food and containers on public roads can lead to sanctions by the local authorities.

Hondón Valley Legion Changes at the top

ast week was the first Branch meeting following the summer break. It saw the change of Chairman as Ian and his wife at moving to another area. Neil Pavitt has now taken over as Chairman (pro tem) and thanked Ian for all the work undertaken over his chairmanship.

Spain Air Force Exhibition Opens in Pilar 'Military Service at the General Air Academy,' an exhibition which is part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the AGA, opened in Pilar de la Horadada last Friday and will run at the Casa de Cultura through to 15 October. The exhibition includes aviation images from the 2nd Republic and features 5 decades of compulsory military service of thousands of young people, from 1953 until the nineties. Processes such as recruiting and enlistment are remembered as well as the ceremony of swearing of the flag. Not only do the images take us through many aspects of military life, they also feature lots of everyday moments, food, health, sports and recreation. They show military accommodation of the time and how young airmen and women spent time sharing both space and similar interests, all reflected through the projection of a hundred frozen images. The exhibition will continue until October 15 at the Casa de Cultura from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday in September. In October from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Neil then gave the Branch a humorous - and often moving – account of his attendance in August at the Great Pilgrimage in Belgium, along with Branch Standard Bearer Roger Kingham. They joined thousands of Armed Forces veterans and supporters from across the UK and worldwide in a pilgrimage of remembrance to some of WW1’s most poignant sites. The three day event saw the 2,200 participants visit the WW1 trenches, battlefields and cemeteries of France and Belgium. A very moving experience. The recreating of the historic pilgrimage of 1928 was the Legion’s biggest membership

event in modern history and was a suitable tribute from the members of The Royal British Legion in honour of the First World War generation, echoing the way the British Legion community commemorated the 10th anniversary of the conflict in 1928. The meeting ended with the Parading of the Branch Standard resplendent in its new “Ypres 2018” scroll, which was in recognition of the Hondon Valley Branch taking part. Neil then thanked Branch members for their support. The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month and for more information, please contact the Secretary on hondonvalley.secretary@rbl.community Our website is www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/hondonvalley Community Support advice can be obtained by calling 676 45 17 80.

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Waste Consortium - 3 Years without a solution Despite pocketing generous expenses claims for over 3 years the members of the Vega Baja Waste Consortium have still to find an answer

espite its members pocketing over 180,000 euros in bonuses during the 3 years since it was first established, the Vega Baja Waste Consortium has not achieved a single thing. Dozens of refuse trucks can still be seen during every daybreak crossing the region, as they trundle around Alicante and Murcia seeking landfill sites to deposit their waste. The Consortium has been unable to address the shame of a region that has no facilities to process the 220,000 tons of waste produced each year. Since 2016, the Vega Baja Sostenible Consortium, chaired by the Deputy and Mayor of Rafal, Manuel Pineda, has managed a global budget of 1,216,290 euros but has not yet been able to establish any of the infrastructure that is needed. Meanwhile, the political representatives who are members of the organisation have divided up more than 180,000 euros amongst themselves as ‘efficiency’ bonuses.

ther progress has yet been made. The members of the Consortium seem also to be keeping their heads down, and avoiding all of the difficult questions, with regard to their controversial decision to build a waste treatment plant between San Miguel de Salinas and Torrevieja, very close to the Natural Park of Las Lagunas, which would have the capacity to treat half of the waste of the Vega Baja. Local activists are demanding that the project be stopped, along with supporters representing Ecologists in Action and the Salt Production company that exploits the salt flats in Torrevieja. The situation is similar to the events that occurred in Cox, Granja and Albatera four years ago, when residents took to the streets to put a stop to the project awarded to the company Cespa-Ortiz UTE, which, at the time, was being investigated in the Brugal case for the alleged fixation of the contract. As anticipated, the UTE defended its multi million euro interests with a judicial battle that still is not resolved and, according to Pineda, it is this that has them handcuffed and unable to get new project underway.

At the start of his tenure of office Pineda promised that he would have a waste plant in place within six months, but still, three years into his term it has not yet been fulfilled.

Discharge for Careless Cop

A bullet hole in the locker room wall is all the evidence needed to indicate that the local police headquarters does not comply with the minimum security measures. According to police sources, the accidental discharge happened on Wednesday when an agent was checking his weapon during a shift changeover. Each of the agents, with the exception of trainees, has a pistol assigned to them. The weapon is checked at the start and end of every. On Wednesday during tat routine operation there was an accidental discharge. According to a source, the consequences could have been dramatic. The armorer is situated in a corridor, not in specific armoury, where he monitors the constant transfer of police officers and the issue of their weapons during the shift changes.

Andante International Classical Choir, 2018 After our successful concerts in April, we shall start rehearsals for the Christmas concerts on Thursday, 4th October (7.00 9.00 p.m.) at Benijofar Church. We have a feast of classical choral music to learn, enjoy and present to our audiences, including Vivaldi's Gloria amongst other works. Anyone who enjoys this kind of music is very welcome to join us. Previous choir singing or an ability to read music is not essential but obviously helpful. We look forward to recruiting some new members. For more information contact elcvdvecht@gmail.com or telephone 625 707 294.

The Consortium has been shuffling from location to location, shuffling across land in Almoradí, Guardamar and Orihuela until it was announced with great fanfare that they had chosen a site in Dolores, with the approval of the City Council. That happened 12 months ago but no fur-

he accidental shooting of an agent when picking up his regulatory weapon reveals serious security deficiencies in the procedures at Torrevieja Local Police Station where there is no weapons armoury and where guns are guarded are simply stored in a locker room.

Community Care Volunteer Tutors to teach Spanish Beginners & Intermediate classes to Members of Community Care Association on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at the Drop In Centre. These classes are a great success and very popular. The position is voluntary, expenses can be claimed for travel to and from the Centre. If you have a few hours a week to spare to help your Orihuela Costa neighbours learn Spanish, please contact by email to: oc.communitycare@gmail.com. We have 60 plus Members waiting to learn Beginners & Intermediate Spanish.

The unions have been demanding basic security measures for years. Conditions that are systematically met at any other "normal" and professional Local Police headquarters are not available in Torrevieja. This deficiency was reported to the Labour Inspectorate in 2015, with no response. We understand that this is not the first time that an accidental discharge has occurred in the station. The cost of providing the compulsory equipment barely exceeds 2,500 euros. The City Council manages an annual budget of 90 million euros but it is seemingly not prepared to allocate the funding despite the blatant disregard of necessary safety measures that could so easily have resulted in the loss of a police officers’ life. Meanwhile it has recently purchased bulletproof vests -a total of 140, valued at around 90,000 euros-; supply of uniforms (56,000 euros); lease of digital equipment (for 60,000 euros) the allocation of personal defense tasers and electro-shock gun (101,000 euros).

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or holidaymakers staying in the popular resorts along the Costa Blanca and the Costa Calida, Cartagena is a “must visit” location.

Situated very handily on the N332 and at the end of the AP-7 motorway from Alicante, it is just a short drive for many visitors to the area. A very cheap way to travel is to take the regular bus which runs along the N332 from Alicante, picking up at major towns such as Santa Pola, Guardamar, Torrevieja and Pilar de la Horadada. Once in the city, take a leisurely stroll around the centre and you can feel the history seeping from every wall. Cartagena is the 2nd largest city in the region of Murcia, it was founded by the Carthaginians in 223 BC. Hannibal used the city as his Iberian capital and named it Quart Hadas, the New City. After conquest by the Romans in 209 BC it was re-named Carthago-Nova or New Carthage. The Romans, Byzantines and Arabs all took full advantage of Cartagena's perfect natural harbour, surrounded by mountains that were rich in metallic ores. Today this natural harbour is still the home of the biggest Spanish naval base in the Mediterranean. With the decline of the Roman Empire the city entered a period about which little is known, until the Visigoths dominated the town. In 555 AD the Byzantine troops of Justinian re?-conquered the city. It was again under Visigoth control around the year 621 AD, and remained so until the Arab conquest of 734 AD. In 1245 AD Alfonso 10th re-conquered the city and the Arabs were expelled. The 16th century saw a period of great economic and political revival, sadly brought to a close by the widespread epidemics of that era. However, by the 19th century the area was enjoying new wealth due to the mining industry. Cartagena is a city where history abounds on every street corner, and although the city has had a period of highs and lows, it enters the 21st Century with an immense programme of restoration and recovery of the many historical and archaeological sites of which this ancient city is so rightly proud.

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A wonderful way to view this ancient city, firstly from the open deck of a modern double decker bus, then by sea around the harbour. Fully equipped with audio guides in various languages, the bus takes a comprehensive yet leisurely route around the city of Cartagena, both ancient and modern. The round trip takes about thirty minutes but gives the visitor all the hints and information necessary to make a more in depth study on foot.

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From a position of complete comfort one can see the ancient buildings and old city walls, the archaeological remains from various eras of Cartagena’s past. The bus travels through the historical and the more modern commercial centre of this beautiful city, with busy shops and the many university buildings. Driving past the splendid marine promenade, recently modernised and restored, you arrive to the landing stage for ‘El Barco’, the twin hulled catamaran that takes the visitor on a trip right around the ancient harbour of Cartagena. During this trip which takes about an hour, commentary is given in various languages telling a fascinating story, not only about the physical features such as the Navidad Lighthouse and Escombreras Islands, but legends and stories about the many castles and fortresses overlooking the harbour.

Still a very important base for the Spanish Navy, there are always various types of warships at their moorings and, if you are lucky, you might see a modern submarine gliding in or out of the harbour. A far cry from the Isaac Peral sub-

marine, which is proudly displayed on the quayside a few hundred metres away. The journey also shows you the commercial side of the harbour, the very busy container depots, the yacht marinas and the small fishing fleet. All in all a very interesting and worthwhile trip, which gives you a really new impression of the Port of Cartagena as you return to it through the bay. The area has a rich gastronomy based mainly on fish and seafood but also including the area's delicious fruit and vegetables. Also very popular along the surrounding coast is scuba diving - the crystal clear waters are ideal for this modern pursuit and a huge variety of fish can be seen including morays, stonefish and octopus. If you are lucky you may find the remnants of old wooden galleons, many of which foundered off the coast during centuries of wars and conflict. Modern day Cartagena is undergoing major changes with a huge restoration program and the city is looking forward to renewed wealth and success. So this is the ancient city of Cartagena on the Costa Calida, Spain, easing itself into the 21st century. For more information call the Tourist Information office on 968 128 955 or call in the office at Plaza a Bastarreche.

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One of Spain’s top 3 cultural festivals is taking place this very week, the 2018 Festival of the Carthaginians and Romans which got underway last Friday, 21 September and will run until Sunday, 30 September. During the festival you can see games that show all the heroic events that occurred during the period from about AD 227 to 209 BC.

The Roman Amphitheatre

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The Mercy Yachtsman Donald Crowhurst’s disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race ends up with him creating an outrageous account of travelling the world alone by sea

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

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

Avoid the Doctor, Eat Honey

e will soon be heading into the season of coughs, colds and flu once again, together with the misery that such conditions bring. In most cases, these illnesses are relatively short-lived, but can be unpleasant, inconvenient and annoying, and also serious in cases where there are underlying health conditions. Coughs are mostly caused by a cold or flu virus, or bronchitis, and will usually last for around three weeks. Antibiotics make very little difference to symptoms and can have unpleasant side-effects. More importantly, unnecessary prescriptions reduce their effectiveness. As a child, whenever I had a cough or cold, the first thing that my mother would do was to give me a regular concoction of blackcurrant juice and honey to drink. It was a very comforting drink and certainly helped to reduce symptoms. In adult life, I continue to follow this advice, although with the addition of a large tot of whisky for good measure. It is the honey that is the magic ingredient, and UK doctors are now asking their patients to eat honey before visiting their local surgery if they have a cough or cold. It is all part of a growing effort to tackle the problem of resistance to antibiotics. Of course, to benefit from honey we must also have bees. In recent years, there has been considerable hybridisation of bee species with the importation of bees to the Canary Islands that were supposed to be more productive. The native Canary Black Bee is

now officially declared to be a breed in danger of extinction. It was only on the small Canary Island of La Palma that pure populations were discovered, and in 2001 a law to conserve the Canary Black Bee population was introduced, and the introduction of foreign subspecies was banned.

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There are now at least 500 colonies of the Canary Black Bee on the island, which are resistant to many diseases that many bees succumb to. This native bee has very specific characteristics that make it highly productive, gentle and is unlikely to attack others. In Gran Canaria, the Government recently announced that they too were not only going to give special protection to the Canary Black Bee, but to ensure its distinctive survival by selecting a group of island beekeepers who will help to ensure that its genetic purity lives on. Bees are very important for our very survival; the simple headline fact is that if bees didn’t exist, neither would humans. Bees are responsible for much of the food that we eat, since they keep plants and crops alive. One surprising fact is that around one third of the food that we eat is pollinated by bees. Bees do not pollinate our crops out of a sense of duty to the human race; they simply eat to survive. They absorb the protein that they need from pollen and all of the carbohydrates that they need from nectar. Bees feed from flowers, and as they move from flower to flower they just happen to provide an essential service to humans. Pesticides appear be the main cause of the problem, although some experts also attribute some of the collapse of the bee population to climate change, the loss of their usual habitat and attacks from a variety of parasites. Popular pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which is similar to nicotine, cause bees to go insane and to abandon their hives; they don’t know how to return home and some experts claim that they develop a form of Alzheimer’s. Maybe this disturbing link with nicotine-based products that attack bees should give a serious warning to human smokers too.

Climate change also can take its fair share of blame with the disruption of the natural synchronisation of bee hibernation and flower opening, which causes bees to die. Despite this gloomy scenario, some positive steps are being made to help to rebuild and sustain bee populations. Measures to address the problem are being taken in a number of countries. Strategies include funding to help farmers to establish new habitats for bee populations, alternatives to nicotinebased pesticides, as well as support from bee keepers, such as those in La Palma and Gran Canaria who are determined to maintain the viability of the species. In order to prepare for the forthcoming season of coughs and colds, do take my mother’s advice and remember to include a jar of Canarian honey in your shopping basket. It is not only delicious, but it really does help. If you enjoyed this article, take a look at my websites: http://barriemahoney.com and http://thecanaryislander.com or read my latest book, ‘Living in Spain and the Canary Islands’ (ISBN: 9780995602724). Available in paperback, as well as Kindle editions. Join me on Facebook: @barrie.mahoney © Barrie Mahoney

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Supper on Broadway

ampoverde Theatre Group will present their new supper show Supper on Broadway on 26th, 27th and 28th of September at The Olympia Restaurant, Mil Palmer. Again we are offering a one course meal and a memorable show, all for the price of 10€. Come along with your friends and enjoy a full evening out and help raise money for the Defibrillator Appeal.

Many members of the public are aware of unnecessary deaths in our area that could have been prevented if a defibrillator had been available and there were people were trained in its use. Before we even commenced rehearsals for our latest production it had been unanimously decided that any money raised would go towards the defibrillators cause.

The theatre group are really excited to be returning to the Olympia which we called our home for many happy and successful years and we hope to see many of our former patrons who regularly supported us at this venue.

Please come along and enjoy a great show and contribute to this excellent defibrillator appeal.

Come along and enjoy scenes and music from some of your favourite musicals, old favourites that have proved box office hits not only on Broadway but also on West End stages. We are sure that some of the lovely music will have you humming or even singing along with the cast. Campoverde Theatre Group is supporting the campaign for the provision of defibrillators in public buildings, sports facilities and with beach lifeguards. This excellent appeal will save lives. Defibrillators are much easier to use and are much more successful than manual resuscitation.

Patrons of Campoverde Theatre Group have said that they really enjoy the supper show format and feel that they can enjoy a great evening out. The meal will commence at 7.30 and the show will start when the meal is all finished and everything cleared away. Show dates are Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th and Friday 28th of September. Tickets are available from The Olympia Restaurant, Mil Palmeras and The Community Centre / Reading Point, Ramon de Campoamor, Calle Cipres, which is situated near the old Aldi building on Monday and Wednesday afternoons; Tel: 626 772 256 or 666 186 084, or contact the Ticket Line: ctgticketline@gmail.com.

here was much excitement in the camp when Tricia Stewart attended a rehearsal of Calendar Girls at the Cardinal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio last week. ACTS are staging Tim Firth’s play on the 18th, 19th and 20th of October and Tricia had generously offered to fly to Spain to help promote the production.

A luncheon was arranged in her honour at The Portobello Kitchen in Villamartin and a gala dinner at La Cosecha in Benijofar, both of which were fully subscribed and those attending were entertained afterwards with Tricia’s account of the real Calendar Girls story, which was both moving and

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hilarious. There was also an informal ‘Meet Tricia Stewart’ event at Brown’s Cocktail Bar in La Zenia, following a fashion show at the neighbouring Looking Good Boutique. The original idea for the famous WI nude calendar was Tricia’s, and it is her character that is

played in the film by Helen Mirren. Ticket sales have gone so well, that an additional Saturday Matinee performance may be added. Information on availability of tickets, which are priced at €10, can be obtained by ringing: 699 982 726 or emailing: tickets.acts@gmail.com

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The Ray Scott Art Competition and Exhibition - Focus on Nicola

his year the Art Competition is being held for the second year running at La Herradura Restaurant in Los Montesinos on Wednesday 24th October. A familiar phrase at the art competitions for the last few years has been .....and the winner is Nicola J Moran! In 2016 we just said stay where you are - don't go back to your seat Nicola! Nicola has lived in Spain for 17 years and she took up painting again 10 years ago, she has painted around 500 commissions for people, mainly dancers, flowers and animals. Nicola paints in oils and she prefers to do large canvases - I would say very large! and although we know the approximate sizes beforehand Nicola just arrives and waits for us to panic that there will be enough room for her paintings!

Nicola has painted around 500 commissions

Nicola says: "I love entering competitions as I love seeing everyone's art all together. My second passion is animals and I have rescued now for 16 years, we set up a St Bernard rescue with the intention of just rescuing "Bernies" but now it's dogs, cats and rabbits! We started finding forever homes in the U.K. for some of the animals and we now have our own pet transport business Pawstransport and Ian, my husband and I do a monthly journey taking rescues and people's pets to the U.K. The money I have received for my paintings over the years has always gone straight to the rescues for meds and passports etc. but it is very satisfying seeing them go to new homes especially when they have been in kennels for years. I have donated quite a few paintings to my friend Lyn Fryer who is a fantastic lady and she raffles the paintings to raise money to get dogs out of kill stations, all very rewarding. I am now working on 3 rather large paintings and getting them ready for this year's art competition!" This year the Art Competition and Exhibition has been sponsored by Vincent Real Estate who are the main sponsor at this event and will be providing a welcome Cava or Bucks Fizz for every guest you will need to claim your voucher for this free drink by sending an email to sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk saying how many vouchers you would like. Local businesses who have also sponsored the art categories are Quesada Gym, Avalon,

Moneycorp, IBEX and David Diggle Blacktower Financial Management. We are still looking for 5 more sponsors for the rest of the categories - sponsorship is â&#x201A;Ź25 and sponsors will go on the logo board like the one Nicola is standing by. We are also running The People's Choice where we ask every visitor to choose the one painting they would most like to take home.

So don't forget doors open at 11.30 a.m. in the day. Visitor entry is free and you can email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk for your Free Drinks Vouchers and all visitors will be invited to vote for The People's Choice 2018 and to have a welcome glass of Cava or Bucks Fizz sponsored by Vincent Real Estate in Benijofar. And why not have a meal while you are enjoying the show?

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Car and Vehicle Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2015 Ford CMax Diesel which is on Special Offer priced at just 15,499 euro. Come along to our showroom in Elche and see our vast range of used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers. The biggest and best for price, choice and quality. Clasicos Legendarios have the following used vehicles for sale: Jaguar XKR 2007. 115.000KM. LHD. Convertible. Black/ Magnolia leather. Extras including polybushes, milltek brakes and modified exhaust €27.500 Jaguar XFR. 29.000KM. LHD. White/Black leather. Very desirable car. Like brand new. €37.000 Jaguar XKR 2001. 27.000KM. LHD. British racing green/magnolia leather. Like brand new. €22.950 Jaguar XJS 4.0L 1995. Low KM. LHD. Convertible. €23.995 Jaguar XJS V12 5.3L. 1988. 159.000KM. RHD. Black/Grey leather. Rare collectable car. €17.995 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L V6 230.000KM. RHD. Anthracite (blue-grey). Impeccable condition. €3.000 Triumph TR4. Sold as is. For complete restoration. €7.000Visit our showroom in Redovan on Poligono San Carlos or call 965 030 924

Social and Clubs The next monthly meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 20th September at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras start-

ing at 7.30pm. All are welcome to join us for an evening of camaraderie and good company. RNA - The Royal Naval Assn will meet at El Paraiso Restaurant behind Carrefour in Torrevieja at the new time of 3pm on the first Wednesday of every month. For info contact the secretary, Margaret Forshaw, on 966 92 1996 Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you. Our aim is to assist with problem solving for the over 50’s and promote their well-being. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Residential Home Visiting Team. You will visit people who live in a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee either in a wheelchair or walking. If you think you can help Age Concern in this respect call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887. Or you can email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Torrevieja Retired Activities Club meet on the third Wednesday in the month from 11-1pm at Marina Club Cafeteria, International Marina, Torrevieja. We have a speaker at our monthly meetings, or quiz, etc. Enjoy an activity once a month such as petanca, mini golf, 10 pin bowling, and on the first Sunday of the month we organise a restaurant lunch. The joining fee is 10euros but you can attend one meeting or lunch before you join. For info phone Sandy Hollywood, President 698 266 696 or Jill Hayes, membership Secretary 672 983 019. HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes in areas surrounding Quesada,

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San Luis, La Siesta Torrevieja, La Mata, Orihuela Costa, Villamartin to Campoverde, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities. Contact our head office on 965 328 794 or email: charitycentre helpathomecb@gmail.com. Curious about the work of Samaritans in Spain? Interested in becoming a listener? Have a few hours a week to help with the charity shop, fundraising or admin? To find out more, come and join us for refreshments and a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre, by the Punta Prima roundabout, on the N332. (Volunteer positions are unpaid but expenses can be claimed).Email: spainsamsrecruits@outlook.com www.samaritansinspain.com The Orihuela Costa Drop In Centre is in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities Monday, Wednesday and Thursday including music, language classes, drawing and painting, sewing, general information, bereavement advice and more. Further info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND IN SPAIN is looking for musicians, all instruments and of any nationality, to joint its band. We rehearse every Tuesday in Lomas de Cabo Roig. Call or email the MD, David Last, 638 108 078 or last.david.1943@gmail.com

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

On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.15 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. We welcome residents, visitors and children. For information see our website www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org or phone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108 The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597.. International Christian Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja - Evangelical nondenominational church. All nationalities welcome. Sunday service 11.0 a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11.0 a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30 p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta – Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. For other church matters: Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. www.icatorrevieja.org

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Captain reigns at Horadada It is that time of year again when the bowling season gets in to full swing. Some of our members played throughout July and August on a Thursday evening and it turned out to be very successful. The traditional dress was discarded and replaced by casual wear to suit the cool of the evening. Everyone enjoyed some good bowling followed by nibbles, a few drinks and some great chat. This week now the serious bowling starts.

the coming months. He confirmed that the budget submission for the new carpet is now with the Finance Committee, stating that he expected the application to be rubber stamped in the coming few weeks.

Our annual event of Captains v Presidents match was held on Tuesday. This was well attended with the proceeds going to the Royal British Legion poppy appeal – Helping Veterans To Live On. We raised 100 euros to help this worthy cause. The weather was very hot but we managed to struggle through to what was a very close match.

This week saw the start of the Valencian Tournament at the different venues of Greenlands, Vistabella and Quesada and we wish all our representatives who have put their name forward for this tournament the very best of luck for the coming two weeks.

As the game got underway the Pilar Councillors for Sport and Tourism, José Antonio García and Pilar Samper, called in at the rink where they spent some time enjoying the contest and chatting to Club Officials. They were accompanied by members of the Ayuntamiento’s Press Corps. José Antonio explained that he wanted to see the current state of the 13 year old carpet which he is proposing to replace in

In the match itself the Captain’s team just stole it by 65 shots to the Presidents 59. Well done to Alan Miller and his team. Commiserations to Barry Evans and his team. Maybe next year Barry you will get rid of that wooden spoon!

Team Horadada is preparing for the forthcoming leagues and all we have to do is keep up the winning spirit, friendliness and sportsmanship of last year and we will prevail. Horadada offers a warm welcome to new or experienced bowlers, and provides the necessary equipment. Our roll-up days for this friendly club are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings. Please contact Fred Trigwell on 659 139 129 for more information.

Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D and Rogers CHICKEN RUN - Sunday 26th August The August Chicken Run Competition on a very hot Sunday morning, was well supported with twenty members bowling. Because of the intense heat the competition was reduced to fourteen ends. The chickens were donated by Jim Spearing and the eggs were donated by Julia and Ian Hamilton. The eggs for the ladies were won by Tanya Oliver and for the men Howie Williams. The chicken for the ladies was won by Joan Harding and for the men it was jointly won by Alan Ashberry and Chris Harding. Alan and Chris agreed to auction their chicken to raise extra funds for the club. All in all it was another successful and enjoyable Club Day. GOLDEN WEDDING August 31st Monte Mar Bowls Club members would like to congratulate Jan and Mick Soars on their Golden Wedding. We hope you had a lovely day celebrating with family and friends. GRAN ALACANT MIXED RINKS Saturday 15th September was the start of the 13th annual Gran Alacant Mixed Rinks at the Monte Mar Bowls club. Unfortunately this year's event was curtailed by a couple of thunderstorms on the first day so no play was possible. Undeterred the ninety six players arrived on the Sunday 16th and after a rework of the bowling schedule , play got underway. There followed two days of top class bowling although it was necessary to reduce the number of ends played in each game this did not detract from the competition.

by Chris Merry

The two Monte Mar teams met in the 3rd/4th place play-off. The team of Paula and Don Cleeter, Harry Dobson and Alan Ashberry beat the team of Jean and Rod Chamberlain, Diane Horsington and John Hunt. In the Plate final, from the teams who were runner-up in their groups, the San Miguel team of Ken Hope, Ann Allen, Paul Hayward and Gary Raby beat the Quesada team of Jason Prokopowycz, Peter Morgan and Mark France. After the finals the Monte Mar Chairman Chris Harding, presented the winners with their individual prizes and also the main trophies. He thanked all those who had taken part in the event and those club members who had worked so hard to make it a great two day competition.

San Miguel Bowls Club We had a number of teams in the Greenlands Open last week and our best placed team was Pat McEwan, Ann Allen and Dave McEwan who reached the semi-finals. Following that, the Monte Mar Gran Alacant Mixed Fours took place last weekend and a number of San Miguel teams took part. Gary Raby, Ken Hope, Paul Hayward and Ann Allen won the Plate play-off, while the competition itself was won by Fred Willshire, Chris Collier, Gail Willshire and Val Collier, who didn’t drop a game throughout.

In the Triples, two San Miguel teams will compete for a place in the semi-finals: Steve Cantley, Dave Johnson and Mary Dyer will play Cliff Plaisted, Sue Milner and Ken Hope. Finally, a reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods available to borrow. Anyone interested in taking up bowls is welcome and will receive some initial coaching. If you are new to bowls just make yourself known Ken Hope or another club member.

Monte Mar is getting ready for a new bowling season and the new Captains and vice Captains have been selected. Well done to Ronnie Cairns and Jack Burrell (Matadors), Chris Harding and John Hunt (Toreadors) and Chris Merry and Dave Melville (Winter League). We would like to welcome our new bowlers and wish all our players the best best wishes for this coming season. Lastly, support and encourage each other and most of all enjoy your bowls. Good Luck everyone. For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook. www.montemarbowls.com

by Gail Willshire

The Valencians started on Wednesday and we already have success for the club with a finalist guaranteed in the Final of the Mixed Rinks- Fred Willshire, Lynn Greenland, Gail Willshire and Noel Davis will play Steve Cantley, Linda Plaisted, Cliff Plaisted and Dave Johnson in one of the semi-finals.

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By lunchtime on Monday 18th the twenty four teams were reduced to eight for the final stages. Monte Mar had two teams in the semi-finals of the trophy but sadly neither progressed to the final. The final was won by the San Miguel team of Gail and Fred Willshire, Val and Chris Collier. They beat the defending champions from San Luis, Kath Reid, Ann Holland, Pam Lockett and Giuseppe Galelli.

Captain Fred Trigwell with the Councillors for Sport and Tourism

MM winners Chris and Val Collier with Gail and Fred Willshire

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

Clapton’s Golf Society Captain’s Day Our annual Captain’s Day this year was held at Vista Bella Golf. We had had reports that the course was in excellent condition which was how it turned out to be. The weather was fine and sunny but the cloud cover that came in later made the humidity rise. Obviously we were playing on the full 18 holes at Vista Bella which meant playing anywhere off the fairway was extremely difficult on the new 7 holes. First tee was at 10.20am so the Captain managed to put his drive in the most awkward place possible which would be absolutely normal for the Captain. Nevertheless as we came in to the Vista Bella Clubhouse with our cards everybody had said what a good day they had had and how much they enjoyed it. After some refreshment everybody made their way back to the Clubhouse at Quesada Club for an excellent buffet and thanks to Ian and his staff for all his had work whilst he has been at the Club. Results of the waltz game that was played as part of the Captain’s challenge ended in some close scores results of which are below: Overall winner: The Captain Andy Trefry 36 points - Best Guest: Eric Owens 43 points The Waltz winners Gary Strowger; Dave Smith; Ken Pugh & John King with a Score of 91 points 2s Winners: Kevin Williams and Gary Strowger Hole 7.

Plate winners Ken Hope, Ann Allen, Paul Hayward and Gary Raby

All the other winners of the Captain’s challenge can be seen on the Claptons Website.

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a Marquesa Golf Course closed the front nine holes due to flooding and damage to the course on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th September, so the Eurogolf Society suspended play that week. EUROGOLF SOCIETY played (Thursday) 20th September 2018 Second game of the 2018/19 season was a Competition Medal with 68 players. OVERALL WINNERS: !st Liz Roberts (67), 2nd John Barraclough (68), 3rd Felix Mallon (69) and 4th Steve Yoxall (70), Division 1 Winners: Mal foskett (70), Fred Reeve (70), Division 2 Winners: Linda Lynch (70), Margaret Perito (72), Division 3 Winners: John Hill (71), Phyllis Venables (75) NEAREST THE PIN (All Divisions): Hole (5) Jack Simpson, (17) Gwen Wylie Division 1: Hole (13) Clive Horne, Division 2: Hole (12) Linda Lynch, Division 3: Hole (15) Norman Woods

Our Mixed Fours contingent narrowly missed out on a semi final place It’s been another busy week for members with friendlies and the Valencian Championships. In the first of two friendly matches against El Rancho, this week Quesada won 4 and lost 2 rinks. The return match will take place on Sunday 23 September with the overall winner decided on total rinks. Wednesday saw the opening ceremony of the popular Valencian Championships at Greenlands BC. Theres a very full schedule this year, with matches being played at Greenlands, Vistabella and Quesada. The competition started with the mixed fours and mixed trips disciplines. Quesada had 4 teams entered in the mixed fours with Jason Prokopowycz, Peter Morgan, Carol Lowry, George Carnell unfortunately losing in the second round so just missing out on a semi-final place. In the mixed trips, again Quesada had 4 teams entered

and after some tough battles, John Smyth, Caroline Smyth and Chris Brazier are through to the second round, challenging for a place in the semi-finals Next week the Mens and Ladies pairs and the singles disciplines will get underway. Quesada have 5 teams in the mens pairs, 4 teams in the ladies pairs, 7 entries in the mens singles and 3 entries in the ladies singles - good luck everyone! Just a reminder about our popular Saturday morning chicken drive which is open to visitors. Green fess are only 6 euros if you have your own shoes and bowls and 7 euros if you need to hire them. Anyone interested in taking part, please report to The Club, Quesada for a 9.30am start. For more information about our club, please contact our membership secretary Angie Goddard newleaf2014@hotmail.com New bowlers are always welcome and introductory coaching is available.

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Horne, (76) Pam Cook, (8) Peter Gartside, Fred Reeve. TOFFS SOCIETY played (Tuesday) 18th September 2018 Second game of the season 2018/19 was the normal Stableford with 66 players. Overall Winners: 1st John Kirkwood (38), 2nd John Hill (35), 3rd Peter Gartside (35), 4th Pino Perito (35) Division 1 Winners: 1st Gary Grierson (34), 2nd John Barraclough (33), Division 2 Winners: 1st Stan Low (35), 2nd Robin Richards (33), Division 3 Winners: 1st Ken Brett (31, 2nd Dianne Bailey (30) NEAREST THE PIN: (All Divisions): Hole (5) David Gregson, (17) David Blanchette, Division 1: Hole (13) Jack Simpson, Division 2: Hole (12) Damien Levey, Division 3: Hole (3) Geoff Evans, (15) Sharon Horne BEST FRONT NINE: Bob Shorley (19), BEST BACK NINE: Steve Allan (18)

BEST FRONT NINE: David Blanchette (35.5), BEST BACK NINE: Gary Gregson (35)

FOOTBALL DRAW: (1) Sue Walsh, (6) Albert Cook, (8) John Hill, (19) Barry Wilson

FOOTBALL DRAW (69) Sue Pegg, (73) Clive

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From left to right: Sharon Horne, Steve Yoxall, Phyllis Venables, Liz Roberts, Gary Grierson, Fred Reeve, Margaret Perito and Linda Lynch.

Can of Silicon Spray saves SAAM Autumn Race Day Shoestring’s Dos and then the remaining five in a bunch.

The wind was again variable and the Race Officer was forced to shorten to 4 laps.

Within 10 minutes the wind had swung 60 degrees to NNE and after 27 minutes another 15 degrees to ENE and up to 6 to 7 knots. It finally settled at from that direction but was very variable. The race was decided mainly by how well the crews read and reacted to these early wind shifts.

On the last lap Balaton’s Mistral thought they had hit the final mark so did a 360 degree penalty and re-rounded but still managed to win the race on handicap. Her sister boat Sirocco was second and the Quba third.

The first to finish was the fastest boat in the fleet, the Topaz Duo and the last one of the slowest, Balaton’s Sirocco. After the application of handicaps the Topaz was declared the winner, Balaton’s Mistral second and Sirocco third. As the wind had increased to 6 to 8 knots, the Race Officer set the second race at 5 laps over the same course and this started promptly at 2.30pm. Race winners. Left, Julian Singleton, first race. George Noden and Julian Perring, second race. The SAMM Autumn Series should have started on September 9th but the day was cancelled due to the stormy weather the Costa Calida has been experiencing this year. So it was encouraging to see 13 competitors and the 8 officials arrive bright and early on Sunday 16th. 3 Shoestring dinghies, 2 Balaton Day Sailers and 2 independent dinghies comprised the fleet. The new timetable that sets fixed times for the day was nearly thrown into disarray when the gate to the beach refused to open and CTD had to get

their maintenance man to clear the problem. Then all the locks to the jetty and the control office were found to have seized after weeks without use. However a liberal application of silicon spray and a few taps with a hammer managed to free them and the 4 lap morning race started on time at 11.30am. The wind was from the NNW at only 3 to 5 knots so it was a reaching start with all boats starting within seconds of each other, Balaton’s Sirocco across the line first, closely followed by

John Down in his Quba caused mayhem at the start. As you know, boats on port tack must give way to boats on starboard. Most of the fleet started on port tack and were horrified to see that John had chosen starboard which meant his course after starting was almost directly down the length of the line. There were very loud shouts for “water” from John and frantic manoeuvring by all the others to get out of his way without impeding anybody else. The Topaz took advantage of this to follow the Quba across the line and these two were soon tussling for the lead, which, as the faster boat, was taken by the Topaz before the first mark.

A good day and everybody is looking forward to racing next Sunday, September 23rd. www.sailingmarmenor.com Qub, front and Topaz rear, battle for the lead

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Ruby’s Golf Society Trophy We had an excellent attendance for our latest Trophy game at Alenda where the course was in very good condition. 24 players pitted their skills against the course and each other and although the scoring was not too high everyone enjoyed the challenge of the day including our worthy winner the Vice Captain. Results for the day were, nearest the pin on the par three's were guest Simon Evans, John Clancy and Theresa Wright. Best front nine Dave Shelton and best back Theresa Wright, the highest score of the day and also best guest was Simon Evans, Gold division winner was Martin Collins and Silver and overall winner was Vice captain George Marshall Deane. Back at Ray'z bar the presentation was well attended and some nice tapas served up by our host Angus, many thanks to Angus, and there were enough people to easily fill 2 football cards one of which was won by Mr Lucky, Keith Markham and the other by our guest Simon. Our next outing is to Vistabella which is fully booked, but if you require any information about our society email us at rubysgolf@yahoo.co.uk

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Golfers teeing off on the 9th at Vistabella during the RBL/On Course Competition

British Legion Charity Green Fees for Sale: On Thursday 20th September 2018 the British Legion in conjunction with the On Course Foundation held a charity day with approx €2100 being raised on the day and a full report of this event will be published next week. Costa Blanca Green Fee Services have obtained from numerous local courses green fee vouchers which will be sold with 100% of the profit going directly to the British Legion. These green fees will be sold at huge discounts from the normal seasonal public prices and the following are for sale:

Altorreal

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Alenda

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For this months meeting the Spanglish Golf Society and a group of 24 players visited our home course of Vistabella taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

Alicante

2 GF's & Buggy

€130

€90

Bonalba

2 GF's & Buggy

€120

€90

El Plantio

2 GF's

€150

€90

Font del Llop

2 GF's

€120

€90

The course was generally in good condition with greens just a little slower than normal and still no buggies off the paths on the new holes.

GNK Courses (any) 2 GF's & Buggy

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In association with Sapphire Properties and Costa Blanca Green Fee Services at Vistabella on 19th September 2018.

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Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions.

Public Price €135

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La Manga (any)

2 GF's & Buggy

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New Sierra Golf

2 GF's & Buggy

€95

€150 €65

La Marquesa

2 GF's & Buggy

€153

€90

Roda

2 GF's & Buggy

€120

€90

Villaitana Levante

2 GF's & Buggy

€270

€100

If you are interested in purchasing any of these green fees contact Mike Probert on 966 70 4752 or 661 345 931 or e-mail: info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com

The weather was hot and sultry but the scores were generally good and the winning scores were as follows: Category A: 1st Graham Mason – 35 points, 2nd Mike Probert – 34 points, 3rd – Gordon Langley – 34 points, 4th – Bob Hewitson – 34 points, 5th - Jack Fanning – 34 points Category B: 1st – Brian Burnard – 30 pts, 2nd Ron Bardini – 29 pts Nearest pins were won by Fanning,Wheatley,Clements and Dewsbury. Best Front 9 – Danny Wheatley – 18 points, Best Back 9 – Mike Belson – 18 points The football card winner was Graham Hall. After the game we returned to the Spanglish bar, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome snack prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their support and that of our sponsor Sapphire Properties. Our next fixture is at Vistabella on 3rd October 2018 which is Captains Day followed by an away day at Hacienda Del Alamo on 17th October 2018. If you would like to join call Paul Cawte on 966 731223 or Graham Hall on 664 692 638 or better still pop into the bar. By Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

Carp-R-Us match report. The third round of the Carp-r-Us Autumn Series was fished on the canals near Mercadona in Guardamar. These stretches used to fish really well but recently the quality of fishing has dropped off, it is rumoured because they have been illegally netted. Weather conditions were quite good and, despite the recent heavy rain, the water was in decent condition so a good match was expected. In the end, although most people caught, Terry Screen ran out a comfortable winner with 10.12kg off peg 2 caught using pole and bread. Second was Steve Fell with 3.62kg caught trotting maggot off peg 17. Third was Geoff Tempest with 2.92kg closely followed by Jeremy Fardoe with 2.86kg. Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-r-us.weebly.comor on our Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

It could have been so much better for Winner Pat Hurley but for the 3-putts

Los Nietos at Fuente de Alamo The September day out was at Fuente de Alamo; the course was in good condition but some of the fairways were a little bereft of grass as a result of the summer heat but they should recover quickly . A longer course than some that we play , so suiting the longer hitters and this was reflected by the scores and winning individuals . As always a great welcome from the club house and the golf shop was really friendly . Another great turnout of players ,we enjoyed some good weather. Some great performances on this rather long course with Pat Hurley h/c 19.5 winning with a magnificent score of 39 points and from what we understand, if he hadn't 3 putted most of the greens he could well have added a good few more points

Captain Tim Bromage h/c 19 was nearest the pin on 12 handicap sec Vic Beattie h/c 13 was nearest on hole 15

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Shown here is Ian Price h/c 11 on his way to winning 2nd shot nearest the pin The longest drive on hole 11 was won by the runner up Trevor Beechey. The presentation and evening meal was well supported on our return to Lismos in the village.

Well done also to Trevor Beechey h/c 13 with a creditable 37 as runner upseen here with his colleague Phil Harris,

Our next outing will be at the North Course at La Manga resort on 2nd of October. It is our Captain’s day and so to make it an event worth remembering we have asked the Scorpions from La Serena to join us . We shall be fielding over 50 players and there will be prizes on each hole for ladies and gentlemen and the format of the day will be a Shambles ! ( I hope not in every sense of the word !! )

Nearest the pins won by Iain Furniss h/c 13 on holes 5 and over the lake on 8

We shall return to Lismos for supper and on the following night we meet at Antonio’s for our Ladies night dinner and dance.

Vic , our handicap secretary may take this into consideration !!

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Brian and Curtis clean up Las Ramblas Dusty bin After a short rain delay of about 30 minutes our week started with the ever popular ‘counter’ game.

Brian Staines and John (Curtis) Collins.

In today’s format we knew how many of the four players from each team were to score before the hole was played.

Special congratulations though go to Annemarie Weisheit who scored only her second ever birdie since she started playing at Las Ramblas!

With 106 points (and beating my team by 19!) were Alan Douglas, his grandson Connah Judson, Joyce McClusky and the ever youthful John Shervell. Surely worthy of a mention were Connah’s six birdies! Well done mate. Speaking of ‘Counting’, much to everyone’s dismay, the price of a pint in the clubhouse has been increased by 35 cents! Because next week we’re playing stableford competitions on all three days, Wednesday saw us compete in another team game. This time it was the best two scores from four on each hole but with all to count on the par 5’s. Some familiar names in the winning team; with a total of 98 points, were Alan Douglas, Harry Howard,

Cadena Sunrise Bowling 19 September Week 2 S***T Happens Sunrise Colegias The Spares 999's Sol Amigos Alley Cats

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Pin Pals Pin Pushers Strike Force Spare Bears The Bandits Alley Gators

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Lynne Ailsby 190 Irene Ireland 216 Sue Walsh 509 Sue Walsh 596 Diego Muñoz 204 Ray Stevens 242 Gary Walsh 544 Gary Walsh/Paul Kundiss 598 L 0 1 1 2 2 4 5 6 6 7 7 7

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Torrevieja Darts Ladies Organisation Founders Shield Format - Results Week 1 Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures 14 - 7 Wildcats at Macklin’s Friendly's Temps 15 - 6 Friendly’s Chicas El Balcon Chicas 6 - 15 Gap Ladies Primadonnas 7 - 14 Black Dog Ladies

Friday was a 3-2-1 ‘Dusty Bin’ competition and cleaning up with a combined team score of 87 points (six points ahead of the runners up) were ‘The Chuckle Brothers’ Brian Staines and Curtis Collins, together with Jan Kruse and yours truly. Finally, the next time you think the par 5’s at your course are a bit on the long side. The longest ‘hole’ in professional golf is the 7th at the Satsuki course, Japan; it’s 964 yards from tee to pin! Good luck with that. Pues, hasta la semana que viene

El Plantio2 Golf Society Team games are an essential part of El Plantio 2's club day and are much enjoyed by the membership. On Tuesday 18th September, five teams of 3 players commenced a 'Waltz' competition, where Stableford scores are added up on each hole for 1, 2 or 3 scorers. Nearest the pins, Hole 5 – John Wilby, Hole 9 – Helen Beddows. Third Place, Lawrence Wanty, Ron Campbell, Rod Loveday – 67 points. Second Place, Ray Housley, Gary Needham, Mel Hope – 76 points. First Place, Alistair Douglas, Lyn Young, Mike Davies– 77 pòints. If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. We use both courses - the Par 3 nine hole course and the main 18 hole course, so we cater for all abilities. The membership rates are very competitive, so call for more details. Anyone who wishes to play in the Society as a guest or join as a new member, contact Ian Henderson on 966 716 616 or 636 116 230 The photograph L to R, John Wilby, Lyn Young, Mike Davies, Rod Loveday, Alistair Douglas, Lawrence Wanty, Ray Housley, Mel hope, Ron Campbell, Gary Needham, Helen Beddows.

Wildcats at Macklin’s Friendly Chicas Gap Ladies Black Dog Ladies

Results Week 2 8 - 10 Primadonnas 11 - 12 Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures 16 - 7 Friendly Temps 12 - 10 El Balcon Chicas

Hottest Darts Week 1 - Shirley Stephenson 133, Simone de Lacy 129, Elaine Allen 125, Gail Murray 121, Sue Bradley 115, Selma Dyer 112, Jenny Benfield 110, Sue Bradly 104 Week 2 - Lorraine Veale 133, Cynthia Jevons 132, Simone de Lacy, 130, Bliss Wright 125, Margaret Boden 125, Ann Wharton 123, Elaine Willis119, Ann Wharton 113, Stacey McDermott 113, Chris Greenwood 111, Margaret Boden 108, Gail Murray 105, Sarah Grove 101, Sheerin Seedat 101 100’s - Bliss Wright 4, Jane Barnes 3, Elaine Willis ,Pat Schofield2, Elizabeth Cowan, Sharon O'Rourke, Veronica Hughes, Lorraine McGrath Bliss Wright Highest Checkouts - Patricia Woods 94, Cynthia Jevons 90, Sue Cam 86 League Table Gap Ladies Black Dog Ladies Macklin’s DMix Friendly's Temps Friendly Chicas Primadonnas El Balcon Chicas Wildcats at Macks

P 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Prs 10 12 8 11 5 8 7 4

Sgls 21 14 18 11 12 9 9 11

Pts 31 26 26 22 17 17 16 15

Charity Darts Competition for Poppy Appeal, Saturday 10th November, New Tavern, San Miguel de Salinas, 3pm onwards. Ladies, we hope you and your darting partners if you have one, will be joining us for the great day we have planned on behalf of the British Legion Poppy Appeal. It is a mixed pairs, blind draw darts competition open to anyone who wants to throw a dart to commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1 ‘Lest we Forget’. There will be a raffle and hot buffet and the dress theme is Red or WW1/11 military or civilian attire. So please come, your darts league needs you! Please pre-register by emailing simonedelacy@hotmail.co.uk so that we can prepare food and the draw for the numbers anticipated.

Spain v France Under 17 International at Pinatar Arena The U17 teams of Spain and France will be training at Pinatar Arena from September 24 to 28 during which time they will play two friendly matches in the complex. The Spanish team, coached by David Gordo, who played under Pellegrino at CD Leganés, returns to San Pedro del Pinatar for the second time in recent months while France, trained by Jean-Claude Giuntini, at player at Lille are also returning to Pinatar after their previous visit to in January. The matches will take place on September 25 and 27 at 7pm. and 11 am. respectively. Both will be played in the main Pinatar Arena and entry will be free.

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Peña Madridista de Torrevieja celebrate 60 year anniversary

Nearest the pins were Mike Stott (3), Juan Niguez(6), Graham Cooke (13) and Shaun Locke (16).

Photo: Peña Madridista FB

La Finca Golf Society week ending 22nd September. Mondays roll up this week was won by Barry Roehrig with 36 points.

Julio Cesar won the Champions League with Real Madrid in 2000

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On Wednesday we played a Medal competition of the Yellow Blocks, results was as follows; 4th, Jerry Conybeare (75), 3rd Mike Stott (74), 2nd, Mick Elliot (74) and 1st, Gavin Parke (72). Nearest the pins were Mike Stott Tosh (3), Jerry Conybeare (6), Jerry Conybeare (13) and Shaun Locke (16). The Society visited Alenda on Saturday which was in pretty good nick considering all the rain they have had their recently and our thanks go to Jose and his staff for an enjoyable day.

There were 6 two’s today, John MaCadams on hole 3, Stuart Grayson & Stuart Tosh on hole 6, Gavin Parke on hole 13 and Barry Roehrig & Urs Schurberger on hole 16. Hole 3 was pulled out the bag so John MaCadams won the 2 week rollover. Best dressed golfer was Nick Shaw. La Finca Golf Society meets every Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays at La Finca with first tee time around 09-00 am. Saturday is main competition day with various competitions which are Spanish Federated, to be eligible to play you need a handicap of 16 or less. If you are interested or require more information give Barry a ring on 666 694 467 or 966 73 1033.

This week was a Stableford competition of the Yellow blocks.

There was a large crowd at the Nelson Mandela stadium in Torrevieja last weekend, which will remain in the memory of many Real Madrid supporters, who were able to see some of their former heroes in action.

more about the occasion than the result.

The players were in town to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Real Madrid Supporters club, one of the oldest in Spain, which they did in fine style, with a football match against a team of Torrevieja veterans.

For Torrevieja, Salas, Alberto Jurado Caba and Córcoles were just some of the former players representing the club.

The teams played for the Cox Energy Trophy Ciudad de Torrevieja, and although the visitors came out resounding winners by 7-2 it was far

Players wearing the famous white shirt of Real Madrid included Amavisca, Velasco, Congo, Iván Campo, Contreras, Morales and Julio Cesar who won the Champions league with the club in 2000.

As well as the football match there was a giant paella and the opportunity for supporters to take a photograph with a replica of the European Cup, won by the Whites on 13 occasions, as well of course with many of the Real Madrid players.

Results as follows, 5th, Abe Numiejar (34), Jerry Conybeare (35) 3rd, Derek Braid (38), 2nd, John MaCadans (38) and 1st, Ole Dibbern with (39). Nearest the pins were John MaCadams (3), Stuart Tosh (5), Gavin Parke (13) and Jim Belshaw (16).

San Miguel Golf Society at Alenda A good turn out this week saw 42 members and guests travel to Alenda. This is a course which had a reputation of always being in great condition but sadly this hasn’t always been the case in recent times. So it is good to report that everything was hunky dory – with greens and fairways beautifully presented. Mind you the rough was a different matter – it looks fairly innocuous but wandering off the fairway was very penalising with the ball nestling down and difficult to see let alone play. This may account for the range of scoring with some great scores at the top - but some poor efforts lower down. Scores ranged from 13 to 39 and just about everything in between.

Phil ran out 3 & 1 winners. We welcomed 7 guests and prizes went to Jaime Martinez (37) and Steve Bingham (32). Nearest the pins were won by Norman Padmore (3rd), Ivan Hanak (5th) and John Osborne (13th) – the captain forgot to put the marker out on the 16th - say no more. Three categories this week and in bronze Mick Roscoe went from last place, last week, to first this week with the best overall score of the day 39. Second went to Stormin’ Norman McBride with another great return (36) on what is quite a long course. Third was Chris Hamblett just losing out on countback (36) and in fourth was Carmel McCann making a welcome return to sunny climes with 32. In silver another recent winner of the prize for last place - Mike Fearnehough – came in with a very creditable 38. In second - but sadly not ‘garage’ champion this week- was Ivan Hanak 35 followed by Richard Cleary 33 and Kev Allbright 32.

Tuesday saw the final of our in-house singles competition when Darren Hancock took on Hugh Reilly at Vistabella. Hugh just missed out on losing by the dreaded dog licence (7 & 6) to make it 6 & 5 to Darren.

In the gold division the top spot went to ‘new boy’ Barry Roehrig making a welcome return and scoring a commendable 38 points. Second went to the very consistent John Osborne with yet another good score of 36. Stuart Grayson came in third on 35 points and Richard McCann 34 matched the efforts of his wife in bronze with fourth spot.

Darren also featured in the doubles final played at Alenda. He and Norman Padmore took on Robin Eastman and Phil de Lacy. Norman’s recent fantastic form deserted him and Darren couldn’t repeat the magic of the day before – so Robin and

Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Tony Smale a call on 628227687. The next three games will be at Las Colinas Roda and Vistabella Norman, Jaime, Carmel and Chris

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