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“T he house was sinking and I only had time to run to the roof ” avid Keary, a 60 year old British expat from Brentwood in Essex, and one of the two men rescued from the collapsed property on Wednesday morning in Spain’s Costa Blanca, on Orihuela Costa’s Laguna III urbanisation, said that as he felt the building begin to collapse under
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his feet he only had time to run upstairs to the solarium. He said that he is so grateful to have escaped uninjured, adding that he still doesn’t believe that he could have got away with barely a scratch. Still somewhat stunned and disoriented, Keary, who has lived in Spain for 4 years, told the
press that the house, an upstairs apartment, was sinking under his feet and he could see the staircase leading to the property crumble into rubble below. He said that his automatic reaction, which quite probably saved hime from serious injury, was to run up to the top floor, which at that stage seemed only to be held by a thread.
He also said that for the past weeks he had been listening to building work being carried out by a neighbour, although he didn’t really know what work was being carried out. He is now, however, beginning to wonder if the neighbouring project could have been a contributing factor. Continued on Page 2
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Continued From Page One House collapse Keary said that he was waiting for the arrival of his wife from the United Kingdom, having bought the property in Orihuela Costa because many of his friends had done so previously. He was attracted to the area by the climate in this area of the Costa Blanca coastline and the large availability of real estate, although now he says he has a lot of explaining to do to his wife. The other man who was rescued from within the rubble of the ground floor, aged 58 and also of British origin, remains in the Torrevieja University Hospital, where, although in a satisfactory condition, he is being treated for a pre existing respiratory complaint. The councillor for Foreign Residents, SofĂa Ă lvarez, said that of the eight properties that were badly damaged, including the two that collapsed, only three were permanently occupied, the two belonging to Keary and his rescued neighbour and a family of Indian origin who spent the night in the house of the urbanisation administrator. Three other properties, all uninhabited, are in the possession of a bank, while the owners of the other two are at home in their countries of origin. During the remainder of the week it is expected that surveyors from both the Fire Brigade and the Orihuela council will to check the status of the damaged and the neighbouring properties. Currently all the surrounding buildings have been cordoned off and closed by the police. Councillor Alvarez, who has met with the three
families currently without a home, said that she has asked the authorities to assist by collecting essential personal effects from the properties. Hopefully this can start this week. On Thursday several residents with small children, who were evacuated as a precaution were allowed to return to their homes. Until such time as the urbanisation administrator can hire private security, the City Council has also set up a permanent police patrol to prevent access to the damaged properties and also to prevent thefts. An expert from the real estate sector, with clients in the urbanisation, has checked the demolished buildings indicating that it is all very strange. He said that it was something that he had never seen in 20 years of experience in Orihuela Costa and that it could not be explained because throughout the remainder of the residential estate everything was in good order with no signs of cracks or damage. However some experts now feel that an active structural element in one of the eight apartments may have been removed during alleged illegal building works that were taking place. The councillor for Foreign Residents told the press that all eight properties share the same supporting framework which was seriously damaged during the collapse and cannot possibly be repaired, as a result of which the apartments will all be demolished. Meanwhile engineers will continue their investigation into the cause of the building collapse with any compensation likely to be paid by whoever is found to be at fault.
The mayor of Orihuela being briefed by a city architect
Man falls from Torrevieja bridge More akin to a scene that you would see in a Hollywoood film, Wednesday morning by Habaneras in Torrevieja and a man hanging from a pedestrian bridge threatening to jump! The incident took place on the pedestrian bridge that joins the commercial areas of Carrefour and Habaneras with the Las Torretas developments with the man hanging six metres from the ground over a 4 lane carriageway. With their headquarters less than 200 metres away the Local Police were quickly on the scene only to find that he was uncooperative and extremely aggressive. Hanging from the parapet by just his hands he threatened to jump for approximately a minute before he eventually fell onto the road below. As he then lay on the tarmac in a state of shock he was restrained by the Local Police with assistance from the Guardia Civil. An ambulance and a SAMU medical unit attended to his injuries before he was taken away with a suspected broken ankle, still shouting threats, to Torrevieja Hospital Police suspect that he was under the influence of drugs although this has yet to be confirmed. See a police video of the incident at: www.theleader.info
Hanging by his fingertips, just prior to falling
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Recovery in the British market accelerates the sale of homes
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fter eight years of practically uninterrupted growth, the business of buying and selling homes to overseas purchasers in the Alicante Province is now growing at its fastest rate since 2014. The momentum currently being experienced in the Swedish, German and Russian markets, has combined with the recovery of British buyers, who are now returning to the property market after a break that followed the Brexit referendum. What the Real Estate sector is currently hoping, however, is that the recovery will not be affected by the difficulties currently being experienced between London and Brussels in reaching a divorce settlement and that this will not lead to a new relapse in the sector. For now, the latest data collected by the Notarial College Valencia is "more than positive", according to the vice-dean of the institution, Delfin Martinez who announced that during the second quarter of the year foreigners acquired 6,352 properties on the Costa Blanca , representing an increase of almost 15% over the same period last year. Recent statistics issued by notaries confirm the trend in the data released by the Ministry of Public Works which showed a 14% increase in sales of homes to foreigners in the first quarter of the year, and of more than 16% between April and June. Martinez also stated that in addition to an increase in the number of properties changing hands, the average amount of each operation has also increased, with the figure now standing at 137,333 euros, almost 5,400 euros more than a year ago, which means a greater currency
A new development in Pilar de la Horadada
influx for the province. By nationalities, the British are once again in first place having acquired 1,404 properties between April and June, which represents an increase of more than 17% and seems to confirm the trend that began at the end of last year, after the decreases of up to 30% that followed the Brexit referendum in 2016. Along with the British market, the Statistics issued by the Notaries Association highlights the volume of transactions by the Swedes (687, 9.7% more than last year); the Belgians (597, with a drop of 8.1%) and the Germans, who accounted for 375 acquisitions, 15.7% more. But, undoubtedly, one of the most significant improvements is the increase of 25.9% in Russian buyers with many buying several houses as an investment and, in so doing, obtaining a visa that is issued to foreigners who make an investment of over 500,000 euros.
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Celebrating 10 years of the RBL on the Orihuela Costa Sofia Alvarez and Fermin with Wayne and Skippy
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Brian and Sylvia Tanner (centre), with Mary and Malcolm Rusbridge, were celebrating 56 years of marriage. hat a fabulous night at the Real Club de Golf Campoamor on Saturday where over 120 people celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Orihuela Costa and District Branch of the Royal British Legion.
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As well as members reaping the benefits of dancing as they all took to a packed floor, the event raised over 1100 euros for the Branch Poppy appeal which will be used to provide welfare assistance to veterans and their families here in Spain.
Guests included the Orihuela Councillor for Foreign Residents, Sofia Alvarez, who took time out of her busy schedule to attend the event, together with her aid Fermin Gonzalez and his wife, Sylvia.
Two veterans in their own right, but of a long marriage, were members Brian and Sylvia Tanner, who were celebrating 56 years of wedded bliss. Although there are no traditional wedding gifts for this anniversary this momentous occasion was marked by the presentation of a bouquet of flowers to the happy couple by Malcolm.
Following cava on the terrace and a delightful meal, during which Graeme Mykal wowed diners with an exhibition of close up magic, everyone enjoyed an evening of wonderful entertainment from the region’s best kept musical secret, the Campoverde Reef Band, who really did have the diners tapping their feet, with just the right balance of music. Event organisers, Malcolm and Mary Rusbridge, said: “Seeing everyone dancing, enjoying food and sharing conversation made the months of planning all worthwhile.”
Tony Jenkins was overcome by the price of a beer
Following the raffle the Branch Chairman also took the opportunity to present a spray of flowers to Malcolm and Mary for their wonderful efforts in organising the event. Based on the success of a very enjoyable evening I have no doubt that their organisational skills will called for once again in the future. I just hope that we don’t have to wait another 10 years to see them on display once again.
Big Bucks from The Big Jam At a recent ‘Big Jam’ held at JR’s Country Club in Quesada, Joe Gibson O’Hanlong was challenged by an old Army comrade to play and sing with every instrument in the backing band in one song (guitar, drums and bass, keyboard) for a contribution of 300 euro to Help the Heroes. This he achieved by playing ‘Southbound’ by the Allman Brothers, which he did to a standing ovation from the audience. We then asked the audience for a further donation from the room. This raised another 225 euro which, at Joe’s request, was donated to the Royal British Legion. Janie and Bud Street are pictured handing the amount over to Kevin Reardon, the Chairman of The Orihuela Costa and District Branch, last week.
The Campoverde Reef Band
David Cottom and Kevin Reardon
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Actor Al Matthews laid to rest in Pilar de la Horadada A l Matthews, the actor who played Sergeant Apone in the 1986 sci-fi horror classic film Aliens, died at his home in La Zenia last Saturday at the age of age 75. He had earlier been drinking at the Cambridge Pub in La Zenia Village but after complaining of feeling unwell he decided to return home.
Al just a couple of hours before he passed away
Long-time friend Peter Walkden said that fans had lined him up with a number of drinks but he went off on his mobility scooter, leaving most of them on the table. Matthews, who was also a U.S. Marine and Vietnam veteran, was found dead in his home at around 10 p.m. On their arrival shortly afterwards, paramedics could only confirm his death. A neighbour, who had known the star since his arrival in La Zenia almost 20 years ago, said that he realised there was a problem as he returned to his home from a party at about 11pm. “There were four police cars and an ambulance outside his house so it was quite evident that something was seriously wrong.” Aside from his role as the cigar-smoking, no-nonsense Apone in Aliens — the sequel to 1979’s Alien — Brooklyn native Matthews also starred in movies like Superman III (1983), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and The Fifth Element (1997). Matthews’ Facebook page said he had won two Purple Hearts. He worked in television and radio in France in the 1970s. Matthews also briefly released music, like the 1975 hit single “Fool.”
In 2006, one news report falsely claimed Matthews had died, and he later joked about this in an online interview. Matthews funeral was held at the Pilar de la Horadada tanatoria on Friday afternoon. The very last photograph of the star, was taken by Peter Walkden in the Cambridge pub, late on Saturday afternoon. According to Peter, “He was always pleased to have his photo taken with his fans. He had a heart of gold and we are all so sorry to see him pass.”
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Eyesight and driving tips for National Eye Health Week This week is National Eye Health Week so we’ve put together seven top tips to help keep you safe on the road.
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ichard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards provides advice on eyesight and driving.
Book regular check-ups. Eyesight can deteriorate over time without you noticing. If you are having to move closer to the television to read the titles clearly or have noticed even a slight deterioration with your eyes, we recommend a visit to the optician for a check-up; this should be done on a regular basis (every two years) and it’s free for the over 60s Take a break: eyes get tired too. If you are travelling for long periods of time, you should take a break every two hours or every 100 miles, whichever is sooner. This will refresh you and your eyes, keeping you alert Driving at night can be the most problematic area as our eyes age. No matter how eagle-eyed we may think we are, it is a scientific fact that as we get older our eyes become less sensitive to light. Avoiding night time driving is a wise precaution if you are starting to struggle to see clearly
after dusk Keep a pair of sunglasses in the car in all seasons. Low sun on a wet road will make you wish you hadn’t packed them away after the summer Know the law. You must be able to read (with glasses or contact lenses, if necessary) a car number plate made after 1 September 2001 from 20 metres. To find out more information on this visit the government’s driving eyesight rules page here Use this to test yourself. If you struggle to read it get checked out straight away Stay hydrated. Water is very good in keeping you hydrated and is also good for your eyes. With the added bonus of helping you maintain concentration while driving and riding Richard said: “Deteriorating eyesight can often be a sign of other health problems so a check-up is a good idea. If you do have eye correction prescribed for driving make sure you use it, not having your glasses is a poor excuse when you have had a crash. And how often do you clean your glasses? Even a pristine windscreen will seem dirty if the lenses are covered in fingerprints.”
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Abuse of minors within families doubles in Alicante in two years
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he death this week of a two year old child at the hands of his mother's partner, and the intoxication this summer of a 15 month old baby with cocaine and cannabis, have once again brought into focus the harsh reality and all too frequent problem of child abuse.
The increase in two years is 87%.
Fortunately many cases come to light thanks to paediatricians and other doctors who treat these children in their surgeries and in their hospitals. Indeed, according to data provided by the Conselleria de Sanidad, in the last year health personnel in the province have alerted the authorities on 370 occasions where they have been suspicious of the mistreatment of children in their homes. Unfortunately, the figures are increasing. In 2016 there were 233 notifications and in 2015, 198. The increase in two years is 87%. But these figures are only the tip of the iceberg of a problem that all too often stays in the privacy of the home. "Child maltreatment remains a hidden reality,” the vice president of the Consell, Monica Oltra , said in Alicante this week, adding that in this are “the real number of children who suffer abuse in their homes remains unknown.” The Ministry of Education say that they have not been able to determine how many cases are notified by teachers, since, they are not broken down into statistics. Similarly, in the Department of Equality they are not aware of how many children have been taken away from their parents because of their abuse. A 2017 report on ill-treatment says that girls suffer more than boys with the most frequent profile being girls under 5 years of age. Most of incidents occur in towns and cities and half of the victims come from families that are not at social risk. "Abuse does not have to go hand in hand with poverty. An abuser can be a Company director," says paediatrician Antonio Redondo. “However, many of these cases also occur in broken families” he says adding "that parents who have suffered abuse as children are likely to be abusers themselves." In his decades of work treating children, Redondo has come across many serious cases of violence, some of them resulting in death. He says that it is not always easy to detect an alleged abuse . "It is very difficult to obtain corroborated evidence that demonstrate such situations and sometimes it is seen more because of the behaviour of the child". An addiction to a mobile phone, truant from school, a change in school performance ... These are clues that sometimes lead professionals to suspect that something untoward is happening at home.
One other form of abuse is negligence in the care of a child, something about which paediatricians are also very much aware. "We look at whether they go to scheduled appointments, if they have all their vaccinations in place, if they frequently change their doctor ... These are all indications that can lead us to think that there is neglect in the care of the child," says Isabel Rubio, president of the province of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics. When health personnel are confronted with a very obvious case of ill-treatment, a child who arrives with bruises or broken bones, it is immediately communicated to the Public Prosecutor's Office and to the police, "and the guardianship is automatically withdrawn from parents to safe-
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guard the child.” When it comes to a suspicion or mistreatment which is due to negligence in the care of the child, the health staff contacts the social worker of the health centre, "who in turn transfers the situation to social services so that they can contact the family, work with them, and follow up on the case.
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Virtual reality glasses help pain control among children at Quirónsalud Hospital The Quirónsalud Hospital in Torrevieja is now incorporating the use of virtual reality glasses by children in their paediatric emergency service. The use of these glasses by children is said to reduce the perception of anxiety and pain during procedures such as taking blood samples or dealing with fractures and dislocations. The use of these devices takes the child's attention away from the procedure that is being applied. Dr. Maria Minguez, Head of Paediatrics of Quirónsalud Torrevieja, said, "With the introduction of this medium, we hope to see multiple benefits for the patient." Among the advantages that the virtual reality glasses can provide are faster treatment and a reduction in the number of unsuccessful attempts in the extraction of samples, with the greater cooperation of the patient. There is less need for anaesthetics, and the effect of retrograde amnesia in the child's memory as they will not remember the
episode as something particularly traumatic which should also provide them with a positive predisposition to future visits to a hospital or health centre. " Among the procedures put in place by Quirónsalud Torrevieja is the training of all staff to improve understanding with parents and family members, the improvement of communication and information and the active participation of parents and children during the procedures. All these actions are very beneficial, both for minors, their families and health personnel. "The children do not suffer unnecessarily, so that their memory of the hospital stay is much less painful, we reduce their state of anxiety and, with it, that of parents and relatives," explains Dr. Mínguez. "In addition, different studies have shown that the implementation of these techniques reduces the length of hospital stay and increases the perception of the quality of care," he adds.
New students enrolled at Air Academy A student from the Thai Armed Forces, four from the United States and two from France, joined over a hundred Spanish cadets last Thursday as part of the new intake of specialists who are hoping to graduate as officer pilots and engineers from the AGA in five years’ time. Along with four hundred returning students, they were welcomed to the Los Alcazares Air Academy by the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Alejo de la Torre, who reminded them of their ambitious life choice saying, "Do not forget that you are also preparing to be combatants, and that you could be asked to per-
form in a situation of possible risk that will almost certainly impact on the work of your colleagues." He was joined by the director of the AGA, Miguel Ivorra, who gave them the advice: "Trust in yourselves and keep in mind the responsibility and commitment of your service to Spain , which it is the hallmark of this great military family. " They were addressing a total of 524 students, belonging to ten different study plans, including pilot training, logistics and a wide range of engineering courses that will be held at the University of Defence and the University of Cartagena (UPCT).
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Guardamar welcome to high-flyers A PA-28 Warrior Bonanza Air Force aircraft now welcomes everyone who enters Guardamar del Segura at its northern entrance. Unveiled on Saturday, the monument is a tribute from the town of Guardamar to Spanish Aviation and has been erected by the local Aeromodelling Club. The impressive aircraft was used by the Spanish Air Force for many years as a pilot trainer. The plane itself was in poor condition following an accident. It was bound for the scrapyard but a year ago the members of the Aeromodelling Club bought it from the Aeroclub of Alicante. After Many hundreds of hours of restoration the bodywork of the aircraft is now back in pristine condition, so contact was made with the Ayuntamiento with a request that it be sited as a monument, at an appropriate location in the city.
González said that the act "has a very special significance for me, as Manolo Rivera was a great friend. Vicente Aracil thanked the City Council adding that he was very proud. “Today is a day of pride for all the guardamarencos since in this is the first such monument in the province of Alicante.” The ceremony was also attended by many local people as well as members of the municipal corporation, the Civil Guard, the Local Police and representatives of aeromodelling clubs in the provinces of Alicante and Murcia. The Guardamar Aeromodelling Club completely refurbished the PA-28 aircraft
The club finally say its request satisfied when it was erected on a plinth, several meters from the ground, simulating the aircraft in flight. The location was a park next to the roundabout access at the northern edge of the municipality.
The fire broke out on Wednesday evening Photo: www.thisistorrevieja.com
Fire breaks out in Torrevieja Natural Park Firefighters were called to fire in the Torrevieja Natural Park on Wednesday night which destroyed a large area of reed covering an expanse of 13,000 sq mtrs. The outbreak was located next to the east bank of the Torrevieja lagoon in the area of ??the Limonar urbanisation.
The official unveiling took place on Saturday by the mayor of Guardamar del Segura, José Luis Sáez, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Luis González and the president of the Guardamar Aeromodelling Club, Vicente Aracil.
Four fire tenders from the Provincial Consortium and one from the forest firefighting unit attended the incident.
Saez described the ceremony as "very emotional", first for the tribute to the Spanish Aviation, but also because of the presence of the relatives of Manolo Rivera, a local Air Force pilot who died in a plane crash in 2003. Luis
Having first extinguished the fire a tender then remained on standby overnight to ensure the fire did not restart.
Pensioner to walk 780 km pilgrimage route for Pets In Spain In October Margaret Brennan will walk the 780km pilgrimage route to raise awareness and funds for Pets In Spain animal rescue charity. The Camino de Santiago route for Margaret will start in France and end at Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwest Spain. Margaret’s adopted rescue dog Lindy will accompany her on this mammoth hike, for most of the route following close behind in the camper van driven by her husband Bob. It will take an estimated 31 days for Margaret to walk the complete route.
Pets In Spain is a legally registered animal rescue and welfare charity in Spain operated entirely by volunteers. They do not receive funding from any local or regional government and funds are needed now to help them continue to rescue and rehabilitate animals in desperate and sometimes life threatening situations. You can help by sponsoring Margaret and spur her on to complete the Camino de Santiago walk. This can be done with a oneoff donation by Paypal of 5-10 Euros to: info@petsinspain.com and please state ‘Walk Margaret’, or by bank transfer to the
charity’s Pets In Spain bank account IBAN number ES14 0081 0687 7700 0168 1672. Another way is to visit either one of the two Pets In Spain charity shops in La Marina urbanisation where sponsor forms will be available to add your support for Margaret and the charity. Visit the web site at www.petsinspain.com or the Pets In Spain on Facebook page. Telephone and Whatsapp number is 645 469 253.
A spokesman said that the strong Levante wind made it difficult to control the fire which, at one point looked as though it might extend to the urbanisation, but firefighters were able to control the blaze so as to avoid any evacuation of properties which are located on the very edge of the protected area. These fires of salting vegetation, especially of reeds, are common in this area of the natural park, which supports wildlife and a great number of human activities.
Margaret will walk the Camino de Santiago
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Generalitat bans local police from using tasers After the City Council purchased 50 Tasers, at a cost of 121,000 euros, for their officers who aren’t permitted to carry firearms, Torrevieja has been told by the Valencian Security Agency that temporary officers are not allowed to carry or to use them. Indeed the Agency has also said that these same officers should only be employed on administrative or traffic duties.
Thousands of visitors enjoy 3rd Regional Tourism Fair
he Mayor of Pilar de la Horadada, Ignacio Ramos, closed the third edition of the Vega Baja Tourism fair on Sunday evening. He was accompanied by his councillor for tourism, Pilar Samper and mayors from neighbouring municipalities.
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queens and ladies of the courts of honour at the event dressed in regional costumes.
Ramos said that "we have to work for the region, for tourism and for employment, and with these fairs we are able to exhibit and share experiences, to promote the Vega Baja and to publicise our traditions, festivals, nature, the coast and everything that makes this part of Spain unique. For this I thank the municipalities of Almoradí, Benejúzar, Callosa de Segura, Catral, Cox, Dolores, Guardamar del Segura, Los Montesinos, Rojales and Torrevieja who have all been very much involved ".
The day of yesterday continued with an extensive program designed by the different participating towns, so it was possible to enjoy in the stand of Pilar de la Horadada an exhibition of lace to bolillo, from Torrevieja there was the performance of the chirigota 'The Sangochaos' who were especially well received.
Councillor Samper said that she too was very happy with the result of the fair and the positive evaluation that has been received by all the participants and members of the public. She said that a large number of the visitors were international residents who had been especially interested in what they had seen. For the first time, a floral offering was made to the patron saint of Pilar de la Horadada, Our Lady the Blessed Virgin of Pilar. There were also many
There were extensive programs on each of the 3 days of the fair, an exhibition of lace from Pilar, a painting and a ceramic workshops for youngsters at the Rojales stand.
Pilar de la Horadada also took advantage of the fair to promote the beginning of the 'Hibernis Mare-Winter Beach' program with a master class of xtromba, a new fitness dance and an activity for children, 'Hibernis Infantil' where they will have fun as they learn new skills The gastronomy area brought together many visitors to enjoy Dolores melon, sweets from Los Montesinos, sausages from Benejuzar, Consomé de Dolores, Cox fruits and much more. The councillor declared the fair a great success saying that many people who attended, went away with a far better understanding of exactly what was available to tourists visiting the Vega Baja.
Their instructions are clear. For the exercise of their duties "the
temporary officers do not need to carry personal defence means, and therefore, the use of Taser’s cannot be allowed as an optional defensive means to carry in their vehicles".
The City Council also cites a loophole in the current regulations in which it is stated that patrol cars can carry this type of electric immobilizer as an option.
However the ruling has annoyed the Torrevieja authorities who argue that although the interim agents are limited in their functions, their daily work can bring them into situations that involve risk in which they would be required to use a defensive weapon like the one proposed.
They also refer to the acquisition of 20 Tasers by the Local Police in Benidorm in 2017 where there were no such limitations issued to their use. In the meantime the purchase will still go ahead but it is still unclear if the weapons will be issued to temporary agents.
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San Miguel de la Salinas
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an Miguel de Salinas translates into English as Saint Michael of the salt lakes. In olden times salt was harvested by Spain’s northern European neighbours and valuated mainly for its properties as a preservative. Set in the foothills of the Los Alcores mountain range San Miguel is also known as the Balcony of the Costa Blanca. From the top of the mount, which is about 100 metres above sea level, the whole of the Alicante coastline is open to view. Historically, in common with many of the villages of the Vega Baja, San Miguel has been fought over and owned by many warring factions but mainly came under the jurisdiction of the council in Orihuela. Archaeological remains can be found in San Miguel from the various civilisations including Iberian, Roman and Arabic. However in March, 1955 San Miguel de Salinas was granted its dearest wish and became an independent municipality which it retains to this day. From the records kept in Orihuela it seems that a hermitage was built in San Miguel in 800AD which over time became the Convent and Monastery of San Gines and was home to the Augustine friars and Carmelite nuns and after being ransacked in 1407
the local gentry founded the Brotherhood of San Gines in an attempt to protect the Convent from unwelcome confrontation from both Moors and Pirates. Situated close to the border between Murcia and Alicante and in the southern part of the Vega Baja, San Miguel is approximately 4km from the Mediterranean Sea and enjoys a reasonably dry climate. Naturally, the gastronomy of the town shares many dishes with other villages of the Vega Baja but gazpacho with partridge and hare is particularly famous. As you stroll the streets of San Miguel it is difficult to imagine that there are now 52 different nationalities living in the town, a large number of them being British and German. The church stands in the Plaza de la Libertad and the building was granted parish status in 1723 when the church was dedicated to San Miguel. There had previously been a church on the same site, which was built in 1600, but this had to be demolished in 1689 due to the poor quality of the original construction work, the present church was then re-built between the years 1689-1719.
and the slow and painstaking reconstruction had to begin for this small village and grateful thanks were acknowledged to the Bishop of Orihuela who generously contributed to the laborious rebuilding. The Old Town Hall was built in 1840 and incorporated the local jail and it was in continuous use from that time until 3rd January 1988 when the New Town Hall was inaugurated to meet the needs of a growing community. Prior to the Town Hall being in built in 1840 meetings were of necessity held in various suitable houses in the village. Walking through San Miguel one is made aware of the pine groves, which are plentiful as are the areas where rosemary, thyme and white rockrose grow. For bird enthusiasts the village is ‘home’ to the red
At about the same time as the original church was built in 1600, proprietors of local property began to build the first houses in the area which was to become San Miguel de Salinas. The earthquake of the 21st March 1829 left San Miguel in ruins
CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada The former town hall San Miguel castle
Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday, 4th October at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 6th October at 5:00 p.m.
HOT FUZZ Top London cop, PC Nicholas Angel, is too good, and to stop the rest of his team looking bad he is re assigned to the quiet town of Sandford. Everything seems quiet until more and more people turn up dead. He clashes with everyone while trying to turn up the truth behind the mystery of the apparent accidents.
Cast: Simon Pegg, Mick Frost, Timothy Dalton Dur: 2h 01m min | Comedy / Action
partridge and the turtledove and in the pine groves look out for owls, buzzards and wood pigeons. Because of its location San Miguel provides a natural environment for these species together with weasels, rabbits and foxes. Sadly, the orange and lemon groves are gradually giving way to the construction industry and so the economic growth of the village will change perhaps from agriculture to tourism but San Miguel de Salinas is a village where the local inhabitants lead a simple life and have great affection for the nature and characteristics of the Segura area. It is a village with the wonderful smell of almonds and lemons, mint and herbs and is a village which proudly remembers its history of the salt lakes.
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L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. What film won the best visual effects Oscar in 1985? 2. Tomatillo is a feature in what countries cuisine? 3. The golden lion is awarded at which film festival? 4. In computing what does EPOS stand for? 5. In English its worth 10 points but in Polish only one, what is? 6. Who broke Bearings bank and inspired the film Rogue Trader? 7. Who created the animated characters Wallace and Grommet? 8. Vanilla is part of which plant family? 9. Which English monarch was first to make Christmas day broadcast? 10. The Vatican is the worlds smallest country, what is the second? 11. "Fire bellied Spadefoot" and "Midwife" are all types of what? 12. Who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"? 13. What 1979 film won the Oscar for best visual effects? 14. Which element is extracted from the ore Scheelite? 15. Where could you spend a Metical - capital Maputo? 16. Which country consumes the most wine per capita 16.7 gal per?
17. And what country consumes the least wine per capita, two tablespoons per person? 18. Inderan, Delgado, LeMond and Fignon, names in what sport? 19. A cappella is unaccompanied singing but what does the word literally mean? 20. The Wright brothers made aircraft but what was their other job? 21. Who does the voiceover at the end of Michael Jackson's Thriller? 22. If you climbed the Dolomites what country are you in? 23. Ad Lib is short for Latin Ad libitum what's it literally mean? 24. Name the American pilot shot down over Russia in 1960? 25. Membrenaphone are musical instruments more commonly called what? 26. Who was the first English Poet Laureate in 1616? 27. Helsinki 52, Melbourne 56 , Rome 60 what comes next? 28. What country consumes the most coffee per capita (25 lb)? 29. Which film won the best special effects Oscar in 1961? 30. The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?
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date back to 1616 when a pension was provided to Ben Jonson, but the first official holder of the position was John Dryden, appointed in 1668 by Charles II. 27. Tokyo 64 venues Olympics, 28. Finland, 29. The Guns of Naverone, 30. The Flintstones
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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.
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really have no time for graffiti of any kind. I don’t care whether it has been daubed by that anonymous street artist or vandal, depending upon your view of life, going under the name of Banksy, or if it is Juan or Maria who feel the urge to scrawl their names in appalling handwriting on a newly painted wall. Admittedly, some graffiti can be extremely artistic, amusing, challenging, controversial, but please let us have it on spaces allocated for just that purpose. Although graffiti is illegal and considered as vandalism in law, some people consider it to be art, because it is a way that people can express themselves and let their voices be heard. Graffiti can be used as artistic expression, or a form of communication and may be best described as drawings or paintings that have been scribbled, scratched or painted, usually illegally, on a wall or other surface, often within public view and is one of the most common and spatial forms of artistic expression. For many, it is the very act of illegality that is the main attraction. Graffiti writers take over blank (and preferably newly painted) surfaces, which they use as the canvas for new images. Those who study such things consider it to be a ‘sub culture’ and a
means of expressing individuality, social and political concerns, as well as some of the most innermost feelings.
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Volunteers cleaning up the graffiti in Cabo Roig last year.
In Spain and the Canary Islands, spaces surrounding unsightly areas that are ready for eventual development are often given to specific and proven ‘street artists’ or students as a showcase to demonstrate their artistic skills. These efforts are often inspiring and a pleasure to look at, but the ‘Maria loves Juan’ statement scrawled across a badly formed heart on a newly painted wall of a nearby shopping centre is little more than vandalism. Frankly, if that is the best that Juan can come up with to demonstrate his undying affection for his girl, Maria would be well advised to call off the entanglement right away, and look for someone with a few more brain cells and rather more promising artistic ability. It pleased many locals recently when police in Arrecife, Lanzarote, decided to act against the widespread graffiti across their city. This new action by police has enabled them to identify 15 local people who have been responsible for causing around 300 acts of graffiti vandalism on public and private property, such as on doors, windows, walls, public benches, canopies and pavements. As well as annoying, some claim that they have caused some degradation of the island’s rich heritage. Interestingly, and all would-be graffiti vandals may wish to note this, the island’s police have invested in a special unit known as ‘Documentoscopia’, or writing style analysis. This unit was brought into use following many complaints from local residents. Police use an advanced technology called graphonomics that identifies these ‘graffiti artists’ by determining the artistic styles. Police can now successfully identify and prosecute the author of graffiti, which has previously gone unchecked.
At the present time, penalties for acts of vandalism are around 600 euros, so would-be Banksys who do not have deep pockets would be well advised to practice somewhere other than Lanzarote. 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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STUDIO32 are off to meet – The Wiz! STUDIO32 are preparing to thrill audiences with their latest musical theatre venture - it’s The Wiz, a modern take on that classic show The Wizard of Oz. The show features all those well-known characters – Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion, Tin Man, and of course the wizard – but with some fabulous new soul, blues and gospel songs.
STUDIO32 are proud and delighted to be supporting local charities once again with this production, most notably the San Fulgencio Alzheimer’s Society. The company have raised almost 30,000 euros for charity in under 5 years, and look forward to giving lots more money with donations from this show.
After Dorothy is whisked away to the land of Oz by a tornado she sets off to find The Wiz, and ends up in a cornfield where she meets the Scarecrow. The Scarecrow introduces himself in a wonderful blues number “I Was Born On The Day Before Yesterday”. Scarecrow agrees to accompany Dorothy on her journey to see if he can get some brains, and we are treated to the big company number “Ease On Down The Road”.
Show dates are Wednesday November 28th to Saturday December 1st at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio, all performances start at 7.30pm with doors open 7pm. Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at 10 euros, and can be obtained by calling 744 48 49 33, by emailing tickets@studiothirtytwo.org, or from the following outlets:
The role of Scarecrow is being played by Suzy Bradley (pictured). Suzy joined STUDIO32 last year in their summer show Mack and Mabel, then went on to play Judy Haynes in their sell-out winter production of White Christmas. The Scarecrow is a demanding role, and Suzy is rarely off of the stage, but she is thoroughly enjoying the challenge of this unique show.
The Card Place, Benijofar 966 713 266
The role of Scarecrow is being played by Suzy Bradley
Cards & More, La Marina 966 790 954 Current seating availability for each performance is available at: www.studiothirtytwo.org . Tickets are in great demand for this show, already there is only limited availability for the Friday and Saturday performances, so be sure to book your seat now for what promises to be a spectacular evening’s entertainment. You won’t be disappointed!
October sees 137th birthday of Pablo Picasso
icasso’s birthday has been recognised world-wide as International Artists’ Day and the event will be marked in Rojales when local artist, Martin Robinson, will open his studio for the day on Friday October 26th.
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the garden, whilst on the terrace there will be a display of paintings from some of the studio’s artists and models.
And as it will also be the 10th anniversary of the inauguration of his studio, it will be a double celebration.
You are invited to come and celebrate with a free glass of wine whilst watching the demonstrations, talking with the artists and perhaps having a go too, or signing up to some classes or buying some artwork etc.
During the day there will be demonstrations of life drawing and sculpture, and Martin is pleased to announce his invited sculptress for the day will be JenniferVirginia Rotter. Some of her work will be on display in
Free entry to the studio will be from 10am to 7pm whilst the life drawing will take place from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.
Studio location is in Calle Venus, Rojales More information from Studio17@martin-enterprises.eu
Samaritans in Spain - Dawn’s Story Dawn, 35, called Samaritans when she was forced to leave her job due to illness. "I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and had to leave my job very soon after. I was only 32 years old. I was absolutely devastated; without my job, I didn’t feel like I had a purpose. Trying to cope alone "Six months of unemployment, in addition to the death of my grandmother earlier that year, led me to think I couldn’t go on. "I’d rarely talk to other people about my problems; I prefer to work things out for myself. "However, one night at about 4am, everything became too much. I was feeling really depressed. I didn’t want to call anyone that late so I searched for suicide prevention techniques online. I came across Samaritans and wrote down their number. It took me a couple days to build up the courage to call. Talking was a huge help "I was very nervous when I called and was afraid of being laughed at. However, the Samaritan I spoke to was very kind and within five minutes I felt completely comfortable. He let me talk and never once tried to tell me what to do. "Speaking to someone when I was at such a low point was a huge help. He never belittled me, or made me feel cowardly or guilty. It felt very personal, it felt as though somebody was wrapping me up in a great big bear hug and I knew then that everything was going to
be OK. Without Samaritans I wouldn't be here today "That night I managed to sleep soundly for the first time in the six months since I’d left my job, which was absolutely amazing. "I honestly think without Samaritans I would not be here today. Life is so much better now and I recently got married. I’m glad I called, not only for myself, but also for my family." Should you identify with any of these issues and want to talk to someone in complete confidence then why not give us a call. We are SAMARITANS IN SPAIN – You Talk We Listen. You can call Samaritans on Freephone 900 525 100 Email us at: pat@samaritansinspain.com Or Call 634 328 612 to organise a WhatsApp call.
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Ian was placed second in two categories in 2017
Call in for a FREE CAVA! Meet Artists and Teachers and enjoy a Complimentary Cava Cocktail on Wednesday 24th October at La Herradura Restaurant in Los Montesinos whilst viewing a selection of very fine paintings by local artists. Ian Ross is an architect who practiced for many years in Africa before retiring to Spain 14 years ago. Ian has always had an interest in art but never had much time for it since leaving school. On joining Jo Foad's art group some 8 years ago her endless encouragement broadened his outlook and skills. Ian feels that joining a group of artists with their varying interests and skills has helped him towards his potential whilst having fun and comradeship. Ian's main medium is watercolour and this year he has entered three paintings in the competition. The Ray Scott Art Competition 2018 will see Ian entering this competition for the 4th year running. Since first competing in 2015 when he won the people's choice category along with Maurice Hatfield who was featured in The Leader 2 weeks ago. In 2016 Ian was placed second in two categories and third in another and he was placed second in two categories in 2017! Joanna Foad relocated to Spain seventeen years ago after living in Cornwall most of her life. From her very early years drawing and painting were her preferred activity, encouraged by an extensive artistic family. Although not pursued during her working career, Joanna rekindled her passion for art upon her move here to Spain. Watercolour being her chosen medium, with flora and fauna amongst her favourite subjects. Although now experimenting more with vibrant acrylic contemporary artwork, particularly pop art. Nevertheless, versatility is her watchword, having undertaken various commissions, the strangest one being a request for a painting featuring an alien playing pool! For fourteen years, Joanna Foad has been teaching an art class, which she prefers to call a group, as the relaxed and informal weekly meetings are more like a family get together. Some members have been with her for many years, such as Ian Ross, who after eight years is now a firm friend. Helping Ian develop his talent and hone his skills remains to be a most fulfilling exercise. Joanna’s art group meet every Tuesday at The Club, Quesada, a first class venue, where Ian and Marie the new owners are wonderfully supportive and fun is had by all. All levels are very welcome and you can meet Joanna from 12.00 on Wednesday 24th October as she has very kindly taken on the role of curator for this event.
We would like to thank VINCENT REAL ESTATE who are our main sponsor for this event and to claim your FREE DRINK/S VOUCHERS please send an email to sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk we would also like to thank the local the local businesses who have also sponsored the art categories Quesada Gym, Avalon, Moneycorp, IBEX, David Diggle Blacktower and Da Silva's Restaurant. We are still looking for 3 more sponsors for the rest of the categories - sponsorship is â‚Ź25 and sponsors will go on the logo board
like the one Ian 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 11.30a.m. VISITOR ENTRY IS FREE and you can email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk for your FREE DRINK/S VOUCHERS and all visitors will be invited to vote for The People's Choice 2018 and to have a welcome glass of Cava, Bucks Fizz or Bellini sponsored by VINCENT REAL ESTATE in Benijofar.
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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. Los Alcazares Bridge Club - We have a very international membership including many Spanish
players and our standard caters for most people. Since we also offer a comprehensive partner (bridge Partner) facility we are therefore open to couples, pairs and singles. Full details of our club are at our website at: www.la-bridge.co.uk. HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes in areas surrounding Quesada, San Luis, La Siesta Torrevieja, La Mata, Orihuela Costa, Villamartin to Campoverde, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities. Contact our head office on 965 328 794 or email: charitycentre helpathomecb@gmail.com. Curious about the work of Samaritans in Spain? Interested in becoming a listener? Have a few hours a week to help with the charity shop, fundraising or admin? To find out more, come and join us for refreshments and a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre, by the Punta Prima roundabout, on the N332. (Volunteer positions are unpaid but expenses can be claimed).Email: spainsamsrecruits@outlook.com www.samaritansinspain.com The Orihuela Costa Drop In Centre is in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities Monday, Wednesday and Thursday including music, language classes, drawing and painting, sewing, general information, bereavement advice and more. Further info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND IN SPAIN is looking for musicians, all instruments and of any nationality, to joint its band. We rehearse every
La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.15 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. For info see www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org or phone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108 The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597.. International Christian Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja - Evangelical nondenominational church. Sunday service 11a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta – Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. www.icatorrevieja.org
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RENTAL PROPERTY Quesada, Delightful one bed ground floor apartment with pool available for short or long term rental at Pueblo Bravo. Rent 310 Euros pcm. Contact kate18@sky.com
area, 225m2 plot, communal swimming pool. 184.950 euro. Reference: 000879 Orihuela-Costa, South-facing apartment, 2 bedrooms, communal swimming pool, communal gardens, beachside N332, high quality finishings. 74.950 euro. Reference: 000877 Rojales, Doña Pepa, Townhouse, Two bedrooms, both with terraces, in a great location. Refurbished throughout with fully fitted kitchen. Solarium.
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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Thursday 27 September - Results Week One Chemies Loungers 10-2 El Capitan 11-1 Fire Station GreenW8-4 Hub Hyenas 11-1 Junction Jaguars 6-6 Las Rosas Bullies 5-7 Patti’s Pirates 6-6 Pint Depot Queens 3-9
El Capitan Hub Hyenas Chemies Loungers Pint Depot Jesters Fire Station GW The Ale House Junction Jackals Junction Jaguars Patti’s Panthers Patti’s Pirates Las Rosas Bullies Fire Station BW Pint Depot Queens Hub Hellraisers Angels Arrows Chemies Chicks
P 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
W 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hub Hellraisers Angels Arrows Fire Station Black Watch Chemies Chicks Patti’s Panthers The Ale House Junction Jackals Pint Depot Jesters L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
F 11 11 10 9 8 7 6 6 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 1
A 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 11
+/10 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -10
Pts 13 13 12 11 10 9 7 7 7 7 5 4 3 2 1 1
Pint Depot Queens v Pint Depot Jesters Well, there were two things that were predicted before the first match of the new season with Pint Depot Queens playing the Pint Depot Jesters - 1: It was gonna be a looong night & 2: It was gonna get messy! The first game of 39 minutes showed that the darts practice sessions didn´t really happen during the summer - fortunately Alan Marlow who has been brought out of darts retirement finally found D1 and put one in the bag for the Jesters.
Both teams found themselves in the madhouse more than once, in fact SEVEN of the night’s games ended up on a D1 shoot out. Throughout the evening there were some high scores, Eddie 100, Debbie 100, Lorraine 98, Wes 96, Marie 92. Jesters were leading 2 - 0 and then Debbie pulled one back for the Queens. Both Graham & Andy played great darts with 2 finishes each, Alan got 3 and Eddie & Matt one finish each. As Thursday turned to Friday Lyn managed to beat Matt on D3 ...... not the start to his Birthday he would have wanted. The final match was a quickie, everyone was tired and ready for bed. With some steady throwing, Jamie looked confident but sadly Debbie wiped the smile off his face by finishing the night on, yup … D1. Pint Depot Queens 3 v 9 Pint Depot Jesters ....... Not a bad result for the first match!! Patti's Pirates v Junction Jackals An encounter always creates an excellent game between two evenly matched sides. This match was certainly no different. The game generated 18 x 100's or more, and a 180 by Lee Maiden (Jackals). The triples were edged by Jackals 2 games to 1. The Pirates taking the first rubber, Brian Nash finishing on T19, D1. Jackals then took the second and third rubbers, Graham Solomon D10 and then Andy Rutter D4. The doubles took a definite twist as The Pirates ran out clear leaders winning all rubbers 4 - 2. Sid Cross took the first D5. Paul Linger D12 the second, and Brian Nash D7 taking us into the break. A big thank you to Patti’s for the excellent food (spicy chicken thighs). The singles the Jackals came back strongly taking the first four rubbers, Andy Rutter D2, Graham Solomon 8 x D20 (including 3 consecutive 100's), Lee Maiden finished on D2 including a 180. Finally, Hugh Galaway finished on D10 to put Jackals into a winning position at 6 - 4. The penultimate game between Paul Linger (Pirates) and Andy Gilden (Jackals) with Gilden scoring 100, 125 and 123 looked like putting the Jackals in for a win. However, Linger changed the emphasis and finished promptly on D16. This left the final game to
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determine the result between Brian Nash for the Pirates and Paul Muller for Jackals. Paul, like the previous game, scored confidently and more freel,y but Brian Nash finished on D18 for a drawn result. The game was played in the best of spirits as these encounters always are and giving a most enjoyable evening for all. Patti's Pirates 6 v 6 Junction Jackals Junction Jaguars v Patti’s Panthers Well we thought the all-lady Jaguars were going to play an all-Lady Patti’s Panthers for a big cat scrap in the first match of the season, but the Panthers had some chaps in the mix too! Jaguar Wendy Hayward scored 109 but the first triples went to Panthers courtesy of Sonya Cooper’s 98 opener and then a D1 finish. Lisa Ivill, Liz Cowan and Jag Captain Simone de Lacy (D5) evened things up in the 2nd leg against Panthers debutants Kevin ‘Doc’ Holliday, wife Claire and the lovely Pauline Nash. Triples No.3 saw Paul Lock (81), Sonya (77) and the Doc up against Wendy, Sharon Marshall (96) and Simone (D20) who nabbed the game for an early lead. Ladies Pairs champs, Patty Poo (80, D7) and Wendy (73, 97, 60) took the Jags to a 3-1 lead against Sonya (73, 94) and Paul (72). Dickie and Doc (105) clawed one back for the Panthers with Dickie’s 86, D6. Sharon and Liz’s eventual D1 against Claire and Captain Sue Sanderson took the Jags to 4-2 at the halfway stage. In the Singles, the diminutive but delightful Pauline found some good scores to see her get well ahead of our Liz and she finished on D3, first dart, to the surprise and delight of everyone, earning her Man of the Match for the Panthers. Sonya then stormed in with 91, 67 and a 121 to leave her on a tops but settled for a D8 instead. Simone’s (100, 89) was no match for Paul’s 81, 76, 121, D5 which edged the Panthers one ahead. Lovely Landlady Lisa Ivill’s 79 then D5 out levelled things up again for Singles no.4. In the penultimate singles, Wendy scored 73, 75 but the Doc’s (85, 94, D7) took the Panthers to 6 legs, ensuring them a draw at the very least, which indeed it was when our MOTM Shazzles got us the all-important final leg, scoring a 73, 77, 82, 3-D3 to see a fair first result for both teams. Junction Jaguars 6 v 6 Patti’s Panthers
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Ideally we would like at least 32 pairs but would be delighted with double that number.
Week 3 Results: Friendly's Chicas Macklin’s Dolly Mixt Black Dog Ladies Primadonnas *18-0 by default
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18 - 0* Wildcats at Macklin’s 7 - 16 Gap Ladies 10 - 14 Friendly's Temps 1 - 18 El Balcon Chicas
LEAGUE TABLE (Wk 3) Gap Ladies Friendly's Temps Black Dog Ladies Friendly’s Chicas El Balcon Chicas Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures Primadonnas Wildcats at Macklin’s
P 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Legs 15 14 16 11 13 11 8 4
Legs 32 22 20 24 21 22 10 11
Pts 47 36 36 35 34 33 18 15
Hot 100’s!- Jane Barnes, Tracey Simpson, Elaine Willis, Bliss Wright Hottest Darts - Bliss Wright, Jane Barnes 140, Cynthia Jevons 138
Ellie Attwood, Simone de Lacy 132, Caroline Shepherd 129, Selma Dyer 128, Bliss Wright, Cynthia Jevons 121, Val Miller 120, Jackie Tomkinson 115, Ellie Attwood 109, Ellie Attwood 107, Christine Simmonds, Sheerin Seedat 104 High Checkout - Jane Barnes 72 Top 3 Highest Checkouts to date Patricia Woods 94, Cynthia Jevons 90, Sue Cam 86
Pre-registration means that we can organise the draw on the day more efficiently, start play sooner and cater for the right number.
POPPY DAY CHARITY DARTS COMPETITION
Charity Darts Competition for British Legion Poppy Appeal, Saturday 10th November, New Tavern, San Miguel de Salinas, 3pm onwards. Organised by the Torrevieja Ladies Dart League – don’t forget to pre-register ladies! Update:- So far we have 13 ladies and 13 chaps who have pre-registered Hoping to attract some darters from the Euronics league, The Monday League and the Torrevieja League too.
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and Spoons. These proved far less forgiving than their modern counterparts, so the ‘wee dram’ handed out at the half way house was very welcome. After lunch the players watched vintage car racing on the Motor Circuit. As Bertie Wooster would say: “A perfectly fruity day!” DOUG McLELLAND, owner of a golf superstore in Chobham, Surrey, was once contacted about giving golf lessons to the Queen’s second son. The phone rang in Doug’s house and his young son answered it. “Could I speak to Doug?” came a voice, “Whose calling?” asked the lad. “The Duke of York,” came the reply. “Ok, hang on a minute,” said the chirpy youngster, shouting over his shoulder, “Dad, it’s the pub on the phone.” IN 1933, SAMUEL RYDER of Ryder Cup fame, and captain of Verulam G.C. Herts, was asked by his daughter Marjorie, living in the then Rhodesia, to send over a trophy for the local club to play for. Ryder sent a small silver replica of the Ryder Cup. The Zimbabwe Ryder Cup was intermittently played for by the locals up to 1980 when politics got in the way, but in 2014 a friendly tournament took place between local Zimbabweans and an amateur team from Hampstead G.C. who all paid their own passage. After a three-day tournament in strict Ryder Cup format the home team won 17-11 in torrential rain. This month a match was held between Verulam G.C. and Hillside G.C. a four-hour drive from Harare, but the results have not yet arrived. The players may still be ‘Woodies’ in front of the clubhouse
THE CONVERTED foxhound kennels at Goodwood House in Sussex, make an impressive clubhouse for the members of Goodwood Golf Club. The buggies, called Woodies, (designed by the 9th Duke) boast a mohair roof, as used on Jaguar E-type convertibles, and a cool box inside a willow basket. Complete with bottle of bubbly no doubt Very John Steed and Emma Peel. On 7th September, the James Braid-designed Downs Course was transformed back to a bygone era, as golfers donned tweeds and plus fours to take on the Annual Revival Golf Challenge. Five-times Open winner Braid was always admired for his elegance: Norfolk jacket, collar and tie. Each participant had a pencil thin golf bag and hickory shafted clubs comprising Brassies, Mid-Irons, Mashies, Mashie Niblicks, Niblicks
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JUSTIN ROSE will be remembering his 2002 triumph at Walton Heath when he hosts the British Masters there from October 10th – 14th. In a nail-biting final round he edged out his mate Ian Poulter by one stroke to finish on 65. Poulter said: “I put him up and fed him all week, and then he wins the trophy. I even fed him on the Sunday night!” Poor old Justin might have been invisible at East Lake with crowds clambering over him to get to Tiger, but he didn’t look too disappointed with his FedEx Cup winner’s cheque. I’d jokingly comment that his wife can have her new kitchen now. But perhaps better not. BRYSON DeCHAMBEAU was spotted on the East Lake range, preparing for potential morning dew on the golf ball by having a member of his team spray each golf ball between practice shots. No wonder they call him the Mad Scientist. IF YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH to be blessed with the skills of a pro golfer you get to play the world’s best courses regularly, but at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (4th-7th October) you get it with knobs on. The pride of Scotland: St. Andrews Old Course, KIngsbarns and Carnoustie await you, with celebrity amateurs providing added entertainment, and the only possible downside being the weather. Twotime winner Tyrrell Hatton will be hoping for a hat trick, but as he seems to have modelled more than just his swing on Colin Montgomerie there may well be tantrums if he comes unstuck. One of David Letterman's Top Reasons Why Golf is Better than Sex: You can stop in the middle and have a beer and a burger. Until next time – Happy Golfing. Contact Mick for regripping and repairs. 638 859 475.
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After the game we returned to the Olde 9th in Quesada for prize giving and refreshments and our thanks, once again, to Grant and his staff.
Nearest Pins: A Williams, M Anderson, K Hopkins Second Day Winners in Gold Category. 1st Dom Downey 36 pts, 2nd Rod Smith 32 pts, 3rd W Hogg 31 pts
Pues, hasta la semana que viene Peter Reffell
In assn with Costa Blanca Green Fee Svcs 27th Sept This month a group of 22 players visited the established course at La Serena taking advantage of the excellent deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services. Despite heavy overnight rain the course was quite dry but the greens had been sanded which made putting
For our September away day we played Golf Las Pinaillas in Albacete and what a lovely course. If any Society is looking for an away course to play we recommend this one. Drive time 2 hours 15 mins. Everything about it was immaculate with lush fairways and holding greens. The lads enjoyed themselves we will be going again. We stayed overnight in a Hotel and played the second game the next day. They do a very good package.
Silver Category: 1st G Wild 35 pts, C Johnson 30 pts, A Stenning 29 pts
Overall for the week Benedicte Kruse was second with 106 points and Lindsay Forbes took the third slot with 103. Well done to everybody and we look forward to next Wednesday’s Captains Day.
difficult for all but there were still some steady scores. The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st Jack Fanning – 35 pts, 2nd – Tony Ollier – 33 pts 3rd Steve Hanaway - 32 pts, 4th – Brian Smith – 31 pts Nearest the Pins – Ollier,Hall.Smith and Fanning Best Front 9 – Paul Dexter, Best Back 9 – PJ Carey Dog of a Day – Morten Kristensen. Football Card – Brian Smith, Lost Balls Sweep – Paul Dexter After the game we returned to Leaf's Restaurant, which
Rockets at Albacete
First day Winners in the Gold Category. 1st Malcolm Anderson with 40 pts and a visit to the handicap Secretary, 2nd Ron Chambers with 31 pts, 3rd Dom Downey 29 pts
Phipps with 37 followed by Benedicte with 36. Lindsay Forbes grabbed 4th with 34 and Rod Doel made a welcome return to the leader board with 33 points.
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The final results were as follows: Par 3 holes nearest the pins were hole 2 Robin Richards hole 7 Linda Lynch hole 11 Arty Crammon and hole 13 Steve Sayers. Best front nine went to Malcolm Foskett with 18 pts and best back nine Arty Crammon with 19 pts. In third place John Dodds 35 pts c/b second was Steve Sayers 36 pts and the winner of the day was Glen Roberts with 37 pts. The gnome, on this occasion, was presented to Jan Shorley.
The winner today and top of the week’s leader board, was Rachael Leckey with 37 points. She was followed by (on countback), Benedicte Kruse. Third and fourth places, both on 36 points, were Jan Svendsen and Hendrick Oldenziel.
The Danish flag was still flying after Friday’s round but unfortunately not for Benedicte. Her husband, Jan Svendsen, scored 40 points, not only take the day’s first place but also to become our overall winner for the week with a total of 108 points. Second on the day was Ron (Furyck)
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For the second time this year we travelled to Roda for our monthly Stableford competition. Once again, the course was in good condition and a pleasure to play this challenging course.
A cracking start to our Stableford week with only one point separating the top four players after round one.
Benedicte kept the Danish flag flying after Wednesday’s round two of our very own FedEx Cup. (Sadly, there’ll be no 10 million dollars here!) With 33 points, she came in fourth on the day and headed the leader board for the week so far, with a total of 70 points. Alan Douglas took first place on the day with 36 points and Lindsay Forbes remained in the hunt with 35. Dave Pulling carded 34 and Reg Akehurst came in, by a short head, with 33. Only two ‘2’s today; Jan Svendsen (again) and John (bonnie lad) Collins. I don’t remember John singing the birdie song though‘We shalt have a sippy from your little hippy, we shalt have a sippy when the flask comes in’.
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is located at Pueblo Brava, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their continued support. Our next fixture is the interim game at Altorreal on 11th October 2018 2018 followed by the CAPTAINS DAY at Vistabella on 25th October 2018. Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.
Silver Category: A Stenning 28pts, K Hopkins 27 pts, G Wild 26 pts Nearest Pins: Dom Downey 2, W Hogg, R Smith Anyone who would like to join Rockets Golf give Ron a ring on 678 849 142 Email: sanmigron@gmail.com
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The Royal British Legion and the On Course Foundation Vistabella 20th September 2018. The competition(s) were to raise funds for the Royal British Legion and the On Course Foundation. There were TWO separate competitions held on the day with shotgun starts starts at 8.15am and 2.15pm for 136 golfers. Todays events were both a 4 person team texas scrambles played in approx 4 hours only As you can imagine this was somewhat of a logistical nightmare as the afternoon players arrived at the course at approximately the same time as the morning players completed their rounds and there were cards,raffle tickets,meal tickets,buggy keys and money everywhere but with some good organisation all went as well as could be expected and if fact the afternoon players started slightly early due to the excellent speed of play in the morning. We must say a big thank you to Joaquin Rocamora and his team for presenting the Vistabella course in such excellent condition for our competition given the long hot summer. Our main sponsors for the day were Sapphire Properties and Currencies Direct and we thank them for their support. These days don't work without the efforts of many people and sponsors and we thank the other following people for their donations and support: The Leader Newspaper, Mike Probert (Costa Blanca Green Fee Services), Mick the Grip, Mick Gossage, Jack Fanning, Kevin Reardon, Neil Reardon, Campoamor, Canal Print Rioja, Ortega Cash & Carry (San Miguel), Sunworld.es (Villamartin), Albatross Golf Tours, Billy Wilson, Chris Dodd, Costa Calida Golf Tours, Euronics, Winners of the morning session, Costa Calida Golf Tours
Fantasy Golf, Galaxy Golf, Great Golf Company (Balsicas), Jane Knight Cakes, Jessie's Bar, Kevin Barratt, Martin Kay, Michelle Eden, Nigel Bailey (Alicante Club Hire), Pia Koivuranta (Vistabella Professional, Richie Morgan (No Grow Grass), Pearse McMurray (Vistabella Professional), Robin (Vistabella Restaurant Owner) and Tony Head.
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In addition the following golf courses donated FREE green fee vouchers for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to the British Legion: Altorreal,Alenda,Alicante,Bonalba,El Plantio.Font del Llop,GNK Golf Courses,La Manga,La Marquesa,Lo Romero,New Sierra Golf,Roda,Villaitana and Vistabella. Once again a big thank you to you all. The following are still available for purchase at special prices: Altorreal – 2 players & buggy €90 Alenda – 2 players €90 Alicante – 2 players & buggy €90 Bonalba – 2 players & buggy - €90 El Plantio – 2 players €90 GNK (Any Course) – 2 players & buggy €90 La Manga (any Course) – 2 players & buggy €150 New Sierra Golf – 2 players & buggy €65 Roda – 2 players & buggy €90 To purchase any of these greenfees contact Mike Probert on 661 345 931. The Competition Results on the day were as follows: Competition 1 (shotgun Start 8.15am) – 92 players 1st – Costa Calida Golf Tours – 57.9 net 2nd – Clarke's Bar 2 – 60.0 net Nearest Pins – Clarke's bar 1,Clarke's bar 2,Jessie's bar & Celts 2 2's Pot – Costa Callida Golf Tours,Clarkes' bar 2,Clarke's bar 5,Vistabella 1 & Jessie's bar
Competition 2 (shotgun Start 2.15pm – 44 players 1st – Lime bar 1 – 59.4 net 2nd – Celts – 59.9 net Nearest Pins – Phoenix,Team Evans (2) & Venus cars 2's Pot – Celts,Team Evans (2),Team Phoenix (2) & Team Venus cars The day was a huge success overall with in excess of €2000 being raised on the day and after the sales of the green fee vouchers the total should exceed €3000. Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
Winner of the wonderful Poppy Cake baked by Jane Knight cakes
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We visited Vistabella for the first time since the course was extended to 18 holes and judging by the scores returned many members will advocate a quick return. We were blessed with a cooler day with a welcome breeze. In the Gold section the winner was new member Gill Ludkiowicz with 31 points and ,with a handicap of 18 , she is a welcome addition to the Society. The Silver section was an extremely close run thing ,with Tim Ruse ,Gerry McCabe and Elspeth Craig all scoring 40 Points. However ,on countback, Captain Elspeth won the day. Overall scoring on the day will prove much work for the handicap secretary. Tim had consolation in winning a NTP and the 2's pot, with other NTP'S going to Colin Yarnton and Alan Craig. Our next meeting is at BonAlba on October 11th,first tee 10.am at a cost of 45Euros. List is on the board at the Sports Centre or contact Alan Craig on a100ac@yahoo.co.uk. A reminder of the Quiz Night at the Sports Centre on Tuesday 9th October. Iain Lyall will welcome your booking on
The nature of a 'Medal' competition is such that one slip-up on one hole can lead to a catastrophic fall down the rankings. One such occurrence for one of our members on the 25th September, when he seemed to be cruising at least to be in contention for first place. At the difficult seventh hole, he twice hit the ball out of bounds, ending up with a ten. To compound his misery, he finished his round with a four and a five to finish among the also-rans. No such problems for the winner, who has the lowest handicap in the club, and did not card more than a four to end up with a net score of one under par. Several other members carded handicap bustingscores in what was a hotly contested competition. Nearest the pins, Hole 4 – Mike Davies, Hole 9 – Ronnie Campbell. Third Place, Handicap 7.8, Lawrence Wanty – 54.2 shots. Second Place, Handicap 10.1, Mike Davies – 52.9 shots. First Place, Handicap 3.4, John Wilby - 52.6 shots. 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 wishing to play in the Society as a guest or as a new member, contact Ian Henderson: 966 716 616 or 636 116 230 The photograph L to R, Lawrence Wanty, John Wilby, Mike Davies, Ron Campbell .
TPGS hosted the Neil Fyfe Foundation Golf day at Vistabella Golf Club with 80 players, the largest Neil Fyfe event to date! Funding supplied by The Foundation aims to promote young golfers of all nationalities coming into the game from this Spanish region. The ultimate goal being that the best of these youngsters could attend the Paul Lawrie Golf School in Aberdeen. The day was an overwhelming success with an astonishing €10,000 raised. The Neil Fyfe Trophy, presented by Neil's father Steve, was won by Patrick O'Dowd with 43 points followed by Mike Thornton with 42 points and Ricky Cowan on 41 points. The Plaza Golf Society within the event ran its usual Gold and Silver categories with the following results:Gold won by Mike Thornton with 42 pts, Ron Temple second with 37pts and third Lee Holtham on 36pts. Silver won by Patrick O'Dowd with 43pts, second Ricky Cowan with 41 pts and third Richie Maher on 40pts. Next event El Valle on Friday 5th October with a few places left so to avoid disappointment log onto www.theplazagolfsociety.com
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Galway Tennis comes to the Costa Blanca A group of tennis players from Galway lawn tennis club visited the Costa Blanca recently for a full week of tennis. They teamed up with Steve Durie LTA 'pro' tennis coach who organised all their activities. Arriving on Saturday, their first stop was to join the Sunday morning club time on the courts at Campoamor golf club. Monday was adult group coaching at ISN Almoradi, with the regulars. On Tuesday an American tournament was organised at the Montepiedra sports centre. This consists of a number of doubles matches with different partners and opponents. After three hours of competition
the scores decided which players would compete in a mixed doubles final. Scores: Men 1st- Eoin Brennan. 20pts, 2nd- Brian O'Farrell 19pts, 3rd- Frank Schnittger 18pts Women 1st= Maureen Hewitson 17pts, 1st= Alison Vos. 17pts, 3rd= Leslie Ann Walsh. 16pts In the final Alison teamed up with Brian to win a close final 6-3 against Maureen 'Mo ' and Eoin. Wednesday saw the group join Wednesday club morning at Campoamor golf, after a hard group training with Steve. Another group training sessoon with Steve on Thursday morning at Almoradi set the players up for their hardest day.
On Friday, the players joined the morning club session at Montepiedra, then in the evening Steve arranged a special treat for the players, taking over all 4 clay courts at the rural club of Jacarilla. This was followed by a great Argentinean restaurant in Catral. Steve Durie would like to thank all the visiting players for being such fun and listening and trying so hard and hopes to welcome everybody back again. Steve offers individual and group coaching and runs a number of social tennis doubles sessions at different venues on the Costa Blanca. Anyone who is interested can contact Steve Durie- tel 635 061 439. E-mail sdurie@hotmail.co.uk.
VII Torrevieja Open in Progress at Ozone Bowling Last weekend marked the start of the VII International Open “City of Torrevieja” at Ozone Bowling’s lanes. While part of the national AECB series, the tournament is also attracting hordes of players from abroad. The current edition counts with entries from more than ten countries. Topping the leader board after the weekend is Club Ilicitano´s Alejandra Sandoval with a 1281 series which includes the ladies’ handicap of 8 pins per game. A total of 30 bowlers from qualification play plus two bowlers from Saturday night’s one-game Desperado squad will advance to the finals, where the first prize is a cheque of 3,000 euros.
Lack of wind spoils a perfect day The start of the morning race for SAMM members on September 23rd was delayed by 30 minutes as there was no wind at all at the usual time of 11.30. The Mar Menor was flat calm and crystal clear around the jetty at CTD where the bottom is covered in healthy weed growth and numerous large shoals of baby fish could be seen on the surface, plus a few dinner-plate sized jellyfish. A magnificent improvement on the pea soup water of last year and a sign of a healthy environment. The eight boats eventually started in only 1 knot of wind from the east so it was a struggle for the larger boats. The wind slowly increased as the race progressed but was still only E 2.5 knots by the end of the four laps.
SUDUKO SOLUTION The lighter faster dinghies soon pulled away from the others with the new Shoestring Group’s Topaz Omega in the lead which she held to finish in 51 minutes. The last boat Balaton’s Mistral took 97 minutes. After applying the handicaps the results was: 1st Topaz Omega (Tug Wilson), 2nd Topaz Duo (Julian Singleton), 3rd Lavanter (Julian Pering and Peter Beck). The afternoon race started at 2.40pm by which time the wind had increased to E 4 knots and again this rose to E 6 knots by the finish. It was a great start with all 8 boats across the line within 3 or 4 seconds of each other. Again the Omega took the lead and was the first to finish in just under 50 minutes. With the increased wind the last boat finished in 76 minutes. On corrected time the results were: 1st Lavanter (Julian Pering and Rob Peck), 2nd Omega (Tug Wilson and Vernon O’Byrne), 3rd Laser Radial (Norman Vener).
Repeating last year’s popular live streaming and online scoring services, the organizers, Club Euro Bowling Torrevieja and Ozone Bowling, are confident that the event will again attract a wide attention in Europe and beyond, thus enhancing Torrevieja’s image as a sports city of international standing. The full coverage is on from Friday 28 September all the way through Sunday’s final stages. The finals on Sunday 30 September will start at 8.30am and finish around 4pm – everybody is welcome to watch! For full tournament details, go to www.eurobowlingtorrevieja.com or Facebook: Euro Bowling Torrevieja.
Quesada Bowls Club Report by Dee Stephenson This week, in the El Rancho Friendlies competition, QBC won on 2 rinks and lost on 6. When added to last weeks result, overall the 2 friendly matches ended in a draw. After the match, players from both sides went for a meal in Friends restaurant, Los Montesinos. As the Valencian Championships move ever closer to the semifinal and finals, heres a run down of our best placed results: Men singles - Jason Prokopowycz, Graham Phillips and Peter Morgan all made it through to the 3rd round Ladies pairs - Jacqui Johnston and Carol Broomfield are through to the semi-finals Mixed Trips - Jason Prokopowycz, Peter Morgan and Carol Lowry are through to the semi-finals Mixed Fours - Jason Prokopowycz, Peter Morgan, Carol Lowry and George Carnell made it through to the quarter finals Well done to all the players and our best wishes to the Ladies Pairs and Mixed Trips in the semi-finals. Following hot on the heels of the closing ceremony of the Valencians, and looking forward to some competitive bowling this season, next week sees the start of the Southern League Matches. Quesada has three Squads playing - Swallows are in Division A and Swifts and Swans in Division B. Quesada also has a squad playing in the Winter League Berleen. The South Alicante Winter Leagues don’t start until 15th Oct. 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 info 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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Torrevieja grind out draw despite late red card for Juampe T
he management team of CD Torrevieja wasted no time in strengthening the squad, following the disappointing result at Ilicitana last Sunday. So, it´s a big Torry welcome to striker Andrey Bezhonov, who has signed from Catalonia side Can Vidalet. Russian Bezhovov has previously played for Anzi, Dinamo Bryansk and Khimik Koryazhma (not easy to pronounce after a few pints!) in his homeland, plus Shakhtor Soligorsk of Belarus and Ilikstes from Latvia. Meanwhile, boss man Manu Sanchez was insisting that his lads could bounce straight back from a shock first defeat of the season, so a home match against lowly Benidorm (a late league replacement for expelled Pinoso) was an ideal opportunity to rectify the setback. However, following their victory last week against top of the table Indep Alicante, some did wonder if the manager’s optimism might have been just a little too much. Unfortunately Manu’s resolve didn’t seem to have rubbed off on the players as the first period got underway with very little enterprise. One change to the starting lineup saw the inclusion of Bezhovov with Omar relegated to the bench but perhaps it was a little too early for the big Russian to show any of the promise that the manager brought him in for. Indeed, in a half of few chances the best opportunity fell to Benidorm’s leading goalscorer Migo. Fortunately the striker miscontrolled the ball when it might have been easier to score. Rulo brought off a save from Benidorm keeper Dan early on but it was the only Torry chance of the half, so with neither team showing very much promise we hoped that the half time team talks might make a difference to the 2nd session.
CD Torrevieja ......................0 Benidorm CD .......................0 final 0-0 scoreline was a little disappointing for Torry, but not as disheartening as keeper Juampe’s injury time send off with the very last play of the afternoon. As Benidorm’s Hugo broke into the half the stopper was the only player in the Torrevieja half so when he took the strikers legs it seemed inevitable that the referee would produce a red card, which unfortunately brings with it a one match ban that will keep him out of next week’s local derby fixture in Orihuela. Despite being taken off with a quarter of the game Torry’s Revi tracks back as remaining the one bright spark, the new Russian acqui- Benidorm mount an attack sition, did enough to suggest that he could make a dif- Photo Julie Day ference in the matches to come so with a week getting to better know his new team mates we might hopefully see a little more of what he has to offer against Orihuela.
Fortunately it did just that with both teams making rather more of an effort than we had previously seen. Benidorm were not the ‘push overs’ that their league position suggests and they too made a ‘better fist’ of an entertaining second period.
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With most of the chances falling to the home side though, the
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Steve Cantley, Cliff and Linda Plaisted of San Miguel on their way through to the Rinks Final. By Suzi Cooper After almost 2 weeks of play in brilliant sunshine (sometimes too hot, but better than rain) we have reached the finals. These will be played on Monday & Tuesday 1st & 2nd October at Quesada BC. In the Mixed Fours after very tight semis we have Gordon Fisher, Stuart Allman, Barbara Brown & Geraldine Fisher of Vistabella taking on Steve Cantley, David Johnson, Linda Plaisted & Cliff Plaisted of San Miguel. If both teams play to their form in previous rounds this looks like coming down to the wire to decide the Champions. In the Mixed Triples the home team of Jason Prokopowycz, Peter Morgan & Carol Lowry will play Ian Kenyon, Giuseppe Galelli (Super sub) & Kath Reid of San Luis. Once again both teams have looked strong throughout so another close finish? Both the Mixed Fours and the Triple will be played on Monday morning.
Sunday saw the remaining semi-finals all of which proved to be tense affairs and with 15 year old James Cutting getting through to the men’s pairs decider alongside partner Gary Raby the tournament has the youngest finalist in its ten year history. The pair will play John Rimmer & Ian Brewster of the Emerald Isle on Monday morning. In the Ladies Pairs Final, also scheduled for Monday morning, Carol Broomfield & Jacqui Johnston of Quesada will meet Val Collier & Mary Dyer of San Miguel. The only finals to be played on Tuesday morning will be the Men’s and Ladies singles events in which Ann Marie Stevenson EI will meet Geraldine Fisher VB and Richard Lee El Rancho will play Gary Raby SM. The presentation ceremony will take place on Tuesday at the conclusion of the two finals.
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