Costa Blanca Leader edition 609

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By Staff Reporter The real estate development company TM Grupo is to invest 100 million euro in developments on the Orihuela Costa over the next couple of years, creating 2,000 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs, all helping to boost one of the most up and coming areas on the southern Costa Blanca, and generating billions in additional revenue.

The developer is set to construct between 600 and 700 new homes in the calle Pablo Picasso area of Playa Flamenca, between 2017 and 2019, creating what they are describing as the “Golden Mile” for mixed residential and tourist real estate, based on similar successful devel-

opments in the Marbella area, pitching the Costa Blanca as the number one location for investment in Spain, and specifically in the Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa areas, where property sales numbers still make the area the fourth most popular after Madrid, Barcelona and Costa Del Sol, but unquestionably number one for foreign investors with its internationally diverse population.

The company, which was founded in Orihuela in 1969, is based in neighbouring Torrevieja and has developments in 16 countries around the globe. In Spain, they have major projects in Murcia, Almería and Mallorca, as well as Torrevieja and the surrounding area, and have also just secured the contract for developing two 25-floor tower blocks in Benidorm.

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However, despite this huge investment from the private sector, many feel that Orihuela Costa is still lacking in attention from local, regional and national governments. The emergency coordination centre is still nothing more than a skeleton, children are still being schooled in inferior conditions, local businesses are still seemingly ignored in favour of larger retailers, and a lot of the infrastructure is in urgent need of serious investment in order to repair roads, drainage and other key elements needed in such a blooming area.

Although the investment in new property is crucial to the area, the additional strain that these 1,500 plus residents, many with vehicles and most with needs such as work, education and health, cannot be ignored as it is only a matter of time before the current failings are amplified by this added burden.

Coastal centric politicians will no doubt welcome the news

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too, but will also no doubt be of the opinion that the added tax investment that these homes will bring must be directly invested in the coast, as opposed to the current situation where the balance of taxable income is currently upset as the coast and where a third of the population brings in a half of all tax but receives little of the investment in return, in favour of the city of Orihuela and, in some cases, the smaller villages within the municipality.

Paul Piccio Hernandez, head of the C.L.A.R.O. group said, “This is the proof that Orihuela Costa is indeed the economic motor for the whole of Orihuela but unfortunately the economic gains are only felt and redistributed in the city centre and some pedanias where the current politicians can get the "sure" votes, but in the meantime the coast will continue to suffer. This awful situation is being maintained just because many residents in the coast do not exercise their right to vote.�

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Alvarez seeks tourist grants after meeting with Generalitit

Following a conference organised by the Valencian Tourist Agency, and attended by the tourist authorities of many regional councils, including the city of Elche, the Orihuela Councillor for Tourism, Sofia Alvarez, announced that she has submitted a number of bids, for tourist projects along the Orihuela Costa and in Orihuela city.

ty ends on March 22 with the results expected to be released to successful municipalities before the summer.

The councillor submitted her proposals to the head of the Territorial Service Alicante, Juan Fabbri, and the Chairman of ??Tourism Competitiveness, José Luis Wagner at the meeting held on Thursday at the Maria Moliner library in Orihuela city.

In order to "further improve the standing of Orihuela on the tourist map, the capital of region", the city will also host regular meetings of the Valencian Agency of Tourism in the area with representatives of the 27 municipalities of the region of Vega Baja.

Alvarez said that she has applied for grants to improve the coastal promenade as well as the lighting of historic monuments in the city. She also requested better and improved signage in a number of different languages and a tactile information point as many of the tourists visiting Orihuela and the coast are foreigners.

She said that the projects will "significantly improve and exploit tourist our resources" as well as ultimately attracting many more visitors to the area.

The deadline for submitting projects to the authori-

According to José Luis Wagner, the agency has doubled the amount of subsidies to 3.6 million euros,

On the day prior to the meeting Álvarez met with the National Director of Lawn Bowls, Bob Donnelly, where funding was discussed for both the National Team and for Lawn Bowls in general.

The councillor who will attend the Opening Ceremony of the National Championship in May, agreed that the sport provided many benefits to the region and said that she would be raising the matter of funding privately with the Valencian Tourist Agency.

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IT’S A DOUBLE CELEBRATION AT THE SAMARITANS IN SPAIN

Samaritans in Spain have had a double celebration this week. On Saturday 5th March they had a Birthday Fayre to celebrate 3 years of the operations at their base in the Punta Marina commercial centre in Torrevieja. Thanks went to the fabulous TAABS singers who came and entertained

everybody, and to the charity shop team leaders Catherine and Clare for running a terrific fashion show and Helena for supervising some of the marvellous clothes donated for the charity. There were also lots of fun and games, raffles and tombola at the various stalls and yummy cakes provided by

volunteers amongst the various treats. A great day was had by all.

On Tuesday 8th March the Masons from Caledonia Lodge No.68 donated 2 lap tops.

David Turner the worshipful master and Michael Knight a senior warden presented them to Stephen Baker and Bev Duffin Trustees of the Samaritans.

The Masons said they were delighted to help a worthwhile charity that works tirelessly for people in distress and despair.

Stephen Baker the Samaritans general manager expressed his gratitude for the generous donation that would help in admin and training.

Last year the Samaritans in Spain had over 800 calls and that is rising this year.

The Samaritans in Spain operate a 24 hour support service for those in emotional distress: Freephone 900 525 100. Email pat@samaritansinspain.com. For more information - including how to volunteer - please visit www.samaritansinspain.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Crescendo to host Military Wives for Torrevieja RBL The Crescendo International Choir and The Military Wives (Chivenor Branch) will perform together at the Torrevieja Christian Fellowship Church On 7 May. Tickets will cost 10 euros.

The event follows on from Crescendo’s achievement in

2011 when they took part in The 90th Anniversary Of The Royal British Legion The Money raised at the concert will be shared between Crescendo’s charity, The Torrevieja Branch of The RBL and SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors

Airmen And Families Association) the chosen charity of the Military Wives.

Since 2011, Crescendo International Choir has enjoyed an even stronger union with Spain, having the talented Musical Director Irene Oliva

Andres and the equally talented piano accompanist Toni Guillen.

Tickets From: Mary Mitchell 965 72 5641, all Crescendo members, Lesley: 659 892 479 and Gill Burden 966 72 3888

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’

By Bar rie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands to launch and edit a new English language newspaper. He enjoys life in the sun as a columnist and author, and continues to write a series of popular novels, books for expats, as well as designing mobile apps and websites to promote the Canary Islands.

The Language Key The past often beckons us to ask more searching questions and to apply more challenging thinking to unresolved questions. Advances in archaeological techniques, as well as scientific methods, continually surprise and encourage us to investigate further. One recent discovery in the Canary Islands has provided us with yet another opportunity to reconnect with our past.

It has long been agreed that the first inhabitants of the Canary Islands came from North Africa, the Berbers. Language fragments, as well as genetic research, support this view, yet many mysteries remain. One such mystery is that although the main Canary Islands were inhabited at the time of the European conquest, the islanders had no knowledge of navigation. Historians continue to ask whether the original inhabitants of the Canary Islands, the Guanches, were brought to the islands by force, or whether they arrived from choice.

‘Guanches’ is the term generally used to refer to the original inhabitants of all the Canary Islands, although the term originally referred to only the natives of Tenerife. The name ‘Majo’ is the correct word to use when referring to the aboriginal inhabitants of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. These people lived in a ‘stone age’ state before the European conquest, with no knowledge of metals, although they made pottery, cultivated barley and kept goats, sheep and pigs. The ‘Majo’ fished and collected wild fruit and vegetables that they could find.

They lived in caves or basic stone dwellings. Interestingly, the society was polygamous, with women often having three husbands, which was the consequence of killing female babies to limit the population

on an island with very limited resources.

Recently, archaeologists have been investigating inscriptions on a cave wall on the slopes of Tindaya mountain in Fuerteventura, and these could help to translate the written language used by the Majo before the Spanish came to colonise during the 14th and 15th Centuries.

Two alphabets have been identified by archaeologists that seem to represent members of a family as a tree, where one alphabet used is of Berber origin and the other has a Latin origin. A phrase is used in these inscriptions that identifies ‘son of Makuran’ and this appears to be the language of the inhabitants of the eastern islands of the Canaries where aboriginal Majo lived, and this language has been defined as a lost language of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

These early inhabitants tended to live in isolation from each other geographically in the eastern islands, and archaeologists believe that their language originated from 1st Century Libya and Rome. Inscriptions similar to those found recently have been found at Gholaia in Libya and in other sites in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, but never before have the two alphabets been discovered and used in parallel.

These archaeologists report that the panel discovered at the Cuchillete de Buenavista site has the wording ‘Timamasi Timamasir Avmakuran’ that is translated as ‘son of Makuran and Timamasi, daughter of Timamasi’ in the Latin Libyan version, but as ‘W-MKRN’ and translated as ‘aw makuran or son of Makuran’ in Berber Libyan.

This panel may well be the Canarian equivalent of the ‘Rosetta Stone’, which could unlock many secrets of the ancient language of the eastern Canary Islands that disappeared many years ago. It is a valuable discovery that could assist in much the same way as the Rosetta Stone

helped to decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics for the first time when it was discovered in 1799.

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

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Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

by GOLDEN LEAVES

100 Euro Discount on each plan taken out during March There are two things that you can guarantee in life, one is taxes and the other is death. You will need some form of funeral one day and it is getting more costly every year. So even if you don’t have to plan it now, it makes sense to fix its costs by paying for it now.

Pre-planning gives you the peace of mind, knowing that the arrangements you want will be conducted with a dignified respect for your wishes. One phone call and all of your requests will be carried out; lifting the burden from your bereaved relatives.

Take a look at the facts: * In Spain, a typical funeral can cost €4500 and has to be paid BEFORE the funeral takes place * Would you know who to call when death occurs ? * Difficulty with the language barrier * The IVA cost has now increased to 21% on funerals * Different rules and regulations * The funeral normally takes place within a few days of death * Automatic acceptance: no health checks

Take the thoughtful and responsible approach today.

For a free confidential consultation call and speak to Graham or Angela at Beneficial Spain

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A great showcase of Classic Jewels on Wheels The IFA fair brings together over 200 antique and emblematic vehicles.

Over the weekend of 2nd and 3rd April at the IFA (the large exhibition centre by Alicante Airport), enthusiasts from all over Spain will gather for the 12th Edition of AUTO ANTIC, the International Exhibition of classic cars and motorcycles and the 4th Edition of COLLECT, the Valencia collectables Fair.

At ANTIC AUTO here will be over 200 classic cars and motorcycles on display ranging in value from as little as 1000 euro to many that are absolutely priceless, some real gems that are very

much part of automotive, and in many cases, World and European history.

classic car clubs from near and far who will all gather to exchange news, gossip and information.

The fair itself will occupy 4,000 square meters of exhibition space and will feature about 60 exhibitors.

A broad representation will include La Magneto; La Abuela Club; EMAT, Escudería de Motos Antiguas Torrellano; Club los Antiguos; Vehículos Antiguos La Marina; Club Ruta del Sol; La Galga Cars Club; Clubs Clásicos Alicante; Club 2CV Mediterráneo; Mehari Club Campello; Club Citroen CV Levante y Club Renault 4/4, Asociación de minis Los de Siempre, Club VW Retromanía…

Paco Muntaner, the President of Club La Galga and a member of the organizing committee, said that "the volume and the quality of vehicles on display in this edition of the show will ensure that this will be one of the very best fairs that we have ever seen in this country."

The fair will also see a meeting of many of the

And unlike many of this type of show it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to get in. The price is just 5

euro per person, including parking, subject of course to available parking space with group entry, a minimum of 10 people, costing just 4 euro each ‘The lounge’ will also feature a dedicated parts and accessories area including an section specifically for antique parts.

Place: IFA - Institution Ferial Alicantina. (between the motorway and Alicante Airport) Dates: 2 and April 3, 2016 Hours: Saturday from 10:00 to 20:30 h, Sunday 10'00 to 19'00 hrs.. www.feria-alicante.com

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MURA meet with San Fulgencio Mayor The chairman (Gilberto Diaz) and the secretary (George Scammell) of Marina Urbanisations Residents Association (MURA) met the Mayor (Carlos Ramirez) and Paulin Herrero of San Fulgencio council on the 26th February.

It was the first meeting between the two (PP and MURA).

MURA produced the statutes from Valencia to prove the legality of MURA. It indicated the reasons for the existence of the organisation, from there a range of topics, mainly drawn from the Open Meeting just 2 day's previously which was attended by residents of the urbanisation and recently reported in The Leader Concerns raised from that meeting were put to the Mayor and a brief summary of responses gained from the Mayor are detailed below.

There were concerns that the council had failed to properly but more importantly spray in time to prevent the proliferation of mosquitoes and assurances were sought that this would be remedied in the future. This could not be given but MURA were told that the responsibility is with individual residents who experience problems with mosquitoes to phone the council offices on 966 794 201.

The council will act upon the request.

A plain clothes police officer will be patrolling the urbanisation empowered to issue fines for any irresponsible dog owner who allow their dog to foul foot paths and public area's and not clean up after their animal. Dog owners be warned!

Street lighting was discussed and the Mayor stated there is no systematic "switching off" of street lights, despite the unpaid electricity bills, on the urbanisation. Should residents have street lights not working they should contact the council to get

the matter rectified.

The problem of the bill boards/advertising boards was discussed and the Mayor conceded there was a problem and that he will introduce a bye law to regulate the number and permissions granted. Any infringement of this and the boards will be removed.

Public Transport was discussed and it was promised a new 24 seater bus will run from the town of San Fulgencio and will make various drop off's/pick up's around the urbanisation before travelling onto La Marina Village for other connecting services. The route yet to be agreed. The bus will run from 08.00 to 14.00.

The cost of the service is 5k euro's per month which the council (through the collected SUMA from the urbanisation) will provide a 50% subsidy.

It is thought the journey price will be in the order of 1 euro per passenger. More will be announced on this later. This will be provided on a 3 month trial basis, if not used then it is likely it will be withdrawn.

The community centre has been offered for activities for the children of the urbanisation.

On a more contentious subject and possibly an even more curious response from the council was on the issue of pedestrian safety. The unsafe condition of the pavements was raised and the Mayor pointed out they have a Public Liability policy so should anyone sustain an injury as a result of the condition of the walk ways they should obtain a doctors report and submit it to the council!

Security on the urbanisation is due to be discussed at a later date with the Chief of Police and MURA. Topics to discuss include the use of illegal vehicles, unsafe common area's, "over exuberunce" in

the evenings around the commercial area's.

The Rock Concert will be held by Mercadona this year.

The Mayor was asked to justify the 20% increase on the urbanisations SUMA bills for last year, the explanation seemed somewhat different to his previous statement, now claiming it had to do with "Revizion Catastro".

The contractor working on the roads in Marina Oasis have been told some of the work is unsatisfactory and they have to remedy this at no extra cost.

The Mayor stated it is his preference to rotate the location where the annual fiesta is held, the chosen sites are Consum Square, Plaza Sierra Castilla and Calle Amsterdam. If the local bar owners do not want the fiesta in their area then it will revert to Consum Square.

A children's skate park is being designed and will be sited at the play area at the lower bar area opposite Consum Square.

Concerns were raised about an unsafe and collapsing wall close to the childrens play area, the council will investigate and repair.

The meeting lasted approx two hours and the Mayor concluded he is willing to work with MURA for the benefit of the residents of the urbanisation. He indicated the budget for San Fulgencio was, income 7,836,650.56 with outgoings of 8,337,650.00 A further meeting was proposed to follow up on other concerns/issues raised on the 24th February.

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Residents of the urbanisation are encouraged to support MURA by joining the association. The membership cost is 5 euro's and is obtainable at the MURA offices at 107 Calle Madrid, La Marina. The office is open between 10.00 and 14.00 each Tuesday and Thursday. MURA can also be found on Face Book and soon will have their web site fully up and running (www.mura.org.es) A fund raising event is to be held on the 22nd March at 20.30 at the Sports Complex, La Marina.

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number 1 hit in the UK chart in 1953. What was the title of this question song usually associated with an American singer?

10. American Art - a: For paintings of the coast of which American state is Winslow Homer best known? b: Which American architect is celebrated in a song by Simon and Garfunkel? c: The first group of American landscape painters was named after a river, which? Was it a: Hudson, b: Missouri or c: Mississippi? d: Which American artist was shot by Valerie Soliuas?

11. The highest tides in the world are located in which bay? For an extra point, the second highest tides in the world are located near which US city?

12. The character Kilgore Trout appears in several books written by which American cult author?

13. Whose name, apart from the astronauts', is on the Apollo 11 moon plaque?

14. One Liners. We give you one line from a

famous song from the year 1986 and you have to provide the name of the song and the artist that scored a hit with that song in the year 1986. a: Er war ein Punker und er lebte in der grosen Stadt. Es war Wien, war Vienna. b: Your lights are on, but you're not home. c: She reaches in, and grabs right hold of your heart. d: You could have a steam train if you'd just lay down your tracks. e: We're leaving together, But still it's farewell 15. Paul Muni, Rod Steiger, Jason Robarts, Ben Gazzara, Robert De Niro, William Devane, Barry Sullivan and Eric Robarts have all played which character in film or television?

QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Camelopard (Giraffa camelopardalis - from its early Roman name, where it was described as having characteristics of both a camel and a leopard). 2. Daffy Duck. 3.

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Semana Santa in Orihuela Campoverde to celebrate This spectacular event involves many hundreds of local people and possesses a rich artistic heritage thanks to the figures created by sculptors of the statue of Salzillo. Once again. this is Easter week in Orihuela, the origins of which date back to the 16th century.

Among the numerous events that take place there will be many highlights including the procession of "El Silencio", which takes place on Good Friday and will involve over 10,000 people.

The procession passes through the old town, where the only sounds that can be heard are those of the penitents' footsteps, and where the dark night is illuminated by the lanterns of the participants. A chant dating from the 18th century –the "Canto de la Pasión"– dispels the stillness as Christ passes by.

The procession on the morning of Easter Saturday, known as the "Caballero Cubierto" serves as a complete contrast, and is unique due to the papal bull that declares that only one person can wear a hat inside the church.

This is an old tradition that still lives on to this day in Orihuela.

Easter week is one of Spain's most heartfelt and deeply-rooted religious festivals. Its history and tradition go back many centuries, and commemorate the passion and death of Jesus Christ. The streets of many of Spain's cities, towns and villages are transformed into scenes of religious fervour and devotion, where grief and meditation are combined as Christ's death is relived.

Music, art and colour come together in these magical processions –solemn parades in which throngs of people accompany the religious images on their route through the streets and they are an absolute ‘MUST’ to attend.

Free transport will be provided to each of the major processions from the Orihuela Costa detail of which can be obtained from the Tourist Info Office or by emailing residentes@orihuela.es Do make sure that you reserve your seat in advance.

A program of events in Spanish can be found at www.semanasantaorihuela.com

Easter with historic parade

The residents of Campoverde are set to celebrate a historic first this Easter when all the local Cofradias (Semana Santa brotherhoods) parade their standards through the village accompanied by the Cofradia de la Convocatoria carrying their Paso. The expat Paso is traditionally carried by members mainly from the village of Campoverde.

This first for the village was achieved after Campoverde Church wrote to Mari Carmen the head of the Junta Mayor De Cofradias asking whether it would be possible to arrange for the Paso to be paraded through the village to the Church.

Maggie Dew from Campoverde Church said, “We were delighted and excited when Mari Carmen not only said yes, but also offered to bring all of the local Cofradia standards, a full band and an accompanying police escort”. Ray Marsh the local expat leader of the Cofradia in Campoverde said, “We are always proud that as expats we are allowed to take part in this most Spanish of ceremonies, but now we are pleased to have the opportunity to parade through our home village for the first time”.

The parade will take place on Monday 21st March and will leave Plaza Florida in the centre of the village at 6.30pm, before processing along the Main Street, Ave del Pino, to Campoverde Church. The parade will be met in the Church garden by Father Robert Donkin who will bless the Paso and all the members of the Cofradias.

Afterwards refreshments will be served in the garden for everyone.

For further information contact James McAllister from Campoverde Church on 966762264, jamessamuelmcallister@hotmail.co.uk

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Business Opportunity Busy Profitable Bar /Restaurant in La Manga. Free Hold Premises, Front Line Med. Turn Key Operation, 100 covers. All licences in place. 240,000â‚Ź O.N.O. Selling due to retirement.

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Established on the Costa Blanca for 12 years with hundreds of satisfied customers. Call Tim or Yvonne on 662 211 993 or 610 050 099. (69147) The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2015 Ford C-Max priced at just 17,900 euro. Come along to our showroom in Elche or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers. The

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Social and Clubs ARTES COVA are holding a 3 hour intensive course on Chalk Painting, Decoupage and Foto Transfer on Friday 1 April at their shop/studio by Mercadona in Playa Flamenca. The course will cost 30 euro per person and will include tuition on the 3 different techniques including all materiels. Call 966 760 142 to book your place NOW. ENGLISH SPEAKING CLUB, newly formed in Almoradi, will take place at the Victoria Tea Rooms just past the town square in Almoradi. Inaugural meeting at 4pm on 28 March. More info from davedanie@gmail.com NEW THEATRE GROUP seeking members. Our aim is to perform for local charities. Call 966 77 4127 or email colinvida@ gmail.com for info.

COSTA COBRAS RFC based at Daya Vieja sports ground.

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

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Property for Rent WANTED URGENTLY We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, detached houses. If you think your property may be suitable please CALL NOW on 966 772 553 SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS. Large 1 bed apartment. Built in 2010, everything as new. Good

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

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

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

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

Euro 217000 (109105) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552)

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A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories. The property boasts 2 beds and 2 baths, lounge, kitchen and an integral garage which also acts as a great storage area. There is also a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun.

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

(101554) These front line 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments start from 106.000 Euro, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances. Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach. These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.

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

Lovely furniture and well maintained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. EURO 149950. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms

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and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath top floor apartment, sea views of the beautiful La Zenia Beach, 280 mt2 property, 30 mt2 Terrace, private solarium upstairs (as big as the property), lovely commu. pool with artificial grass, great opportunity for investment or permanent living. A few meters from the beach and all amenities.

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

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

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apartments in the area. Call 96 897 1860. Euro 120000 (101132) BARGAIN reduced to 57950 EURO. Two bed, one bath South-facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel 966 73 0057 (101156) This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low com-

Monday 14th March - Sunday 20th March, 2016 munity fees.Reduced price!. Call 968 971 860. Euro 177000 (101510) Top floor duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, sat TV and open kitchen. Sold furnished. Large solarium with sea views, shaded terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 79950 Euro.

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

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

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Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.EUR219,950 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over look-

ing community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. Contact: 96-673-00-57.

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

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

Euro 148000 (109515) Beautiful property; 2 bed plus conservatory, 2 bath, in a gated urbanization with lovely green areas and 2 comm. pools, air cond. Large solarium, 80 mt2 corner plot. Very well mantained, 3 min. from Habaneras shopping centre. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. Euro 115950 (109523) Semi-Detacthed property in La Torreta Florida, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 400 m2 plot , large terrace, lake views from the large solarium, sunny all year round, garage (possible 3rd bedroom), central heating, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. Euro 147000 (109518) Detached property close to Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot,

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quite area, garage, lovely swimming-pool. Contact for viewing: 96-673-00-57. Euro 270000 (109519) For sale Resale Apartment in Costa Blanca, Alicante, Torrevieja, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. This 2 bedroom, one bath, first floor apartment in Torrevieja is well situated close to the town centre and only a short walk from the promenade and many award winning beaches. It has the use of a lift and is fully furnished throughout with all white goods and fitted wardrobes, with a glassed in veranda. Close to all amenities including medical, school, restaurant and leisure facilities it would be suitable for a retired couple, a small family or as a holiday home with excellent letting potential. For further information, please call 0034 637 227 385. Euro 64,950 (142131) Detached villa in Costa Blanca, Los Balcones, Torrevieja, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.

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

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

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON MATCH RESULTS El Capitan Porterhouse Breakaways Massey's Junction Jaguars (2) Hub Hellraisers Pint depot Queens Evolution

FOR 10TH MARCH 2016 7-5 Hub Hyenas 7-5 Ale House 10-2 Pint Depot Kings 4-8 Junction Jackals (2) 8-4 2-10 4-8 3-9

Hen’s Teeth Tavern Misfits Tradewinds

El Capitan Hub Hyenas Breakaways Junction Jackals Masseys Porterhouse Ale House Pint Depot Kings

P 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19

GPF 37 28 24 29 20 26 17 10

GPA 11 20 24 19 28 22 31 38

Pts 36 32 28 27 27 23 20 15

Tradewinds Pirates Tavern Junction Jaguars Hens Teeth Sporting Lf Misfits Evolution Pint Depot Queens Hub Hellraisers

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GPF 33 25 23 26 33 26 18 10

GPA 15 23 25 22 15 22 30 38

Pts 19 16 16 14 13 13 4 1

Porterhouse v Ale House 7-5 It was a slow start for this match with some very low scores from both sides (even the scorer had to write very small to get all of the scores on the board)! Warren Harris took the first game with a well deserved D4 finish. In the next game, Brian Nash scored 140 and 97 but it didn't help because even though both sides were on their doubles, Alan Havelock put in a great finish needing 48 and scoring T16/D4. More unlucky darts, Brian Nash scoring 100 and 98 and Ray Sanderson 97 but still the Ale House won the game with Alan Havelock finishing on D4 again - that was 3 D4's finishes in 3 games for the Ale House. There were some great scores from the Ale House particularly Karl (140/100), Andre (2 x 100), Andrew (100) and Bernie (100). Even though Porters secured the next 2 games with Sid finishing on D8 and Ray Hayes scoring 100/125 and finishing on D15 the Porters were 4-2 down at half time and were getting despondent. However, then came the well renowned Porterhouse sausages and revitalised the team especially Peter Ayres and Graham Todd who said it was hard to play when they hadn't had their sausages and the singles games were a different story. Yvonne was first in the firing line and was on her double and nearly got it but the dart fell to the floor and Ian came in quickly and took the match with D9. The rest of the singles all went to the Porters with some high scores. Graham scoring 3 x 95 in his game and finishing on D4 and Peter finishing on 59 (19/D20). Ray Hayes and Sid all performed to their usual high standard both scoring 100 with Brian scoring 146 and finishing on D4. This was certainly a game of two halves - and all thanks to the sausages! Report – Sue Sanderson.

The Hub Hellraisers – The Tavern 2-10 Having travelled miles to play us (next door but one) The Tavern lads arrived at the Hub ready for a loud and fun filled night and they got one ! T3 kicked off with the warm up act for the Hellraisers Val, Sarah and Liz v Ian, Stuart and Bob for the Tavern, good darts. The game taken by Ian of the Tavern on D7. T2 Had Hellraisers “Super Sue”, “Ali-Pally” and “Joy to the World” v Paul, John and Rich from the Tavern, some nice scores with Super Sues first 3 darts scoring a 92, shortly followed by a nice 95. To be topped by the Hellraisers highest scorer for the night Alison with an impressive 103, nice darts Ali. Paul took the game for the Tavern with D1. T3 Saw El Capitan

Cheryl, Lesley and Clare for the Hellraisers v Zach, Ian and Bob for the Tavern. Our Cheryl was on top form with tidy scores of 93 and 80 with the game being taken by Ian for the Tavern on a nifty D14.

Doubles matches saw Hellraisers Amanda and Alison v Zach and Kaye, with Kaye taking the game with an impressive D17. Now to the shock of the season, Hellriasers “One Dart Val” and our “Queenie”, Elizabeth v Bob and Ian of the Tavern. Good darts from all with Val actually getting all three darts on the board for the majority of the match, shocking enough but ... the real shock of the night and the season was “One Dart Val” throwing the winning dart! and taking the game on D6. The roof came off of course, it only takes one dart, Val ! Final Double was taken by Stuart of the Tavern after throwing a nice 100 and winning on D12. Grub was served, thank you Cheryl, outstanding yet again. Singles matches saw lots of high scores from Hellraisers Cheryl , Clare, Super Sue with the prize of the night going to Rich of the Taven with a cracking 126. S1 saw Ian take the game for the Tavern on D10, next game was taken

by Zach of the Tavern on a D1, Third singles game was won by Hellraiser Clare on a tidy D4, nice darts chica. S5 was a close game to be taken by Rich of the Tavern on D7, final game of the night again was taken by the Tavern with John on D4. Another great fun filled night at The Hub, thanks to Simon and Cam for their hospitality and venue. Thanks to The Tavern boys for travelling so far to play us. Hats off to El Capitan Cheryl for the amazing food and a shout out to our biggest fan Dave, we said we would mention you!

Report – Sarah the Hellraiser Evolution v Tradewinds Pirates 3-9 A short trip to Evolution with the Tradewinds Pirates looking to maintain their lead at the top of league 2. The triples started well, Harvey, 94 and Michelle Lane, 100 with Eddie Hirst 96 & 98 before Harvey finished on 56 (14, 10, D16). Next match John Lane, Gilly Kirby and Mike Snow faced a team including Mike Smith who hit 2 x100 but the Pirates won after a close game with Mike Snow D5.

The final triples pitched the first game Tradewinds team Michelle, Harvey and Eddie against a team including Mike Smith who hit the top score of the night, 140 but couldn't stop the Pirates going 3-0 up with Harvey again finishing on 40 (20, 10, D5). The doubles turned in Evolution's favour with the first going to Jak 100 and D16 and Steph against Gilly,87 and Harvey 92. Next Mike and John 100 D6 beat John Lane and Mike despite John's equalling top score of 140, 3-2 and a tight game developing. The final doubles saw Eddie and Michelle 91 win against Dan 80 and Nikki 82, Eddie finishing on D1. After an excellent curry, the singles started with John Lane, 82, 81, 101 against Jon 85, 95. Good scoring from both ensured an exciting match with John taking the Pirates to 5-2 on D1. Next Snowy against Steph with the Pirate finishing on 32, 16, D8. Harvey against Jak next up with Harvey 95 looking for the win to ensure the 2 points for the Pirates. Despite having a clear lead it came down to both D1 and after 10 attempts Harvey hit it. Next Eddie against John with Eddie finishing well on 42 (18,6,D9). Michelle against Mike Smith in the penultimate match saw Mike win Evolution's only match in the singles, finishing on D1. Captain Gilly finished the match against Dan and after 87 won on 47 (17, D15), final score 9-3.

Man of the match for the Pirates Harvey with his 3 finishes although Mum Michelle not far behind after her consistent scoring all evening. Report – Terry Kirby Breakaways v Pint Depot Kings 10-2 In the first of the triples K Hickman hit a ton and the response from G Cahill was a 104 & 132 but P Waller checked out on 83 3-DTop – D top in the second M Cummins hit 100 the reply from I Jones was 135 and R Chadwick checking out on D8.No high scores in the third but K Hickman checking out on 52 20 - D16. K Hickman was at it again with another 100 and checking out on 32 16 - 8 - D4. Onto the second double PD Kings won this J Crooks checking out on D7. A tit for tat game with no high scores but M Hastings taking it with 26 finish D8 - D5. J Crooks with a 123 and a D10 finish won the first of the singles, P Waller 100 and a D4 checkout ensuring that Breakaways would share the points. I Jones with a D6 finish sealed

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the points. M Douglas with a 74 checkout 14 - 20 - DTop sealed his singles win. The last two singles did not produce any high scores Breakaways taking both games with a D2 M Hastings and D2 R Chadwick. A good night with the guys from PD Kings. Report - Breakaways Steve Junction Jaguars v Hen’s Teeth 8-4 Well the ladies were in fine form against the ‘Chicken’s Choppers’, who were on equal points to us in the league. Patty Poo (98), Wendy Woo and Hildy-Do-Da (60) took the first triple from Hobbs, Hassal and a high-scoring Chisholm (140) when Wendy clinched it with a D7 finish. Captain McKay, Levi Lynn (89) and Stoker simply couldn’t match the incredible scoring of Juicy Jevons 140, 138, 108, Todd and dastardly de Lacy (117, D1) in the 2nd Triple and then Jevons was at it again in the 3 triple with a 125 and Simpson getting the finish with an 89 and D1 over Hen’s Winnie, Ruth and Evie.

Perky Poo (87, 65) and winsome Woo (73, 77, D5) brought home the first pairs game against a high scoring Winnie 81, 84, 100 and partner Evie. Wey Heh, the Jaguars were on fire with a 4:0 score line but then Hen’s started to peck back. Chisholm and McKay (85, 60, 61, D5) saw off the efforts of Ivill (74) and Wilkinson and then Hassal (84) and Stoker (116, D1) got the second point from de Lacy and Jevons who was still scoring like a gooden’ (66, 81, 92). After Landlady Lisa’s lovely Chicken in Mustard sauce (touch on cannibalism for our opponents??) the plucky poultry went on to take the first singles when Chisholm (60, 81,60, 61, D16) beat Wendy (90) and then Stoker (60, 120, D5) eventually got his finish before Todd (65, 70, 62, 84) could find hers. With the score at 4 apiece it was all to play for when Winnie met Poo! Despite Winnie’s fine scoring (76, 70) she succumbed to Poo’s (81, 81, 107, D16) masterful command of the board which put the Jaguars in the lead again. Captain de Lacy (60, 85, D2) nailed it against Captain McKay to bring us to 6 points and at least a draw. Saucy Simpson’s D1 got us the win and then star player of the night, Cnythia Jevons, put the icing on the cake with 85, 60, S11-D20 despite Mr Hassal scoring a not so poultry 118. So that really put the cats amongst the chickens! Well done ladies and commiseration to our feathered friends.

Report - Simone de Lacy Pint Depot Queens v Sporting Life Misfits 4-8 The Queens took the first two triples with Maria Cummins first on 10 x10. Rachele Broadhead following on 121 ably assisted by team Queens Lorraine Cox 84, Broadhead 84, Debbie Wright 98 & 73.

Misfits Karl Cooper was having none of that so he smashed the third triple with 1x1 . Vi Turner with Lynn Fozzard took the first doubles, well done Vi 3x3 . Misfits rose to the challenge thanks to Hunt and Cooper D2. Sonia and Leah followed suit with Lead levelling the score. After half time Sporting Life took the first 3 singles thanks to Leah , Dick and Ron. Queen Rachele stepped up to the mark to get the last with for the ladies 5x5. Then a close finish for Karl Cooper as he faced the dark horse Lynn Fozzard who’s known for her surprise high scores, Cooper wasn’t rattled as he scored a 140 and the Misfits last leg of the night.

El Capitan v Hub Hyenas 7-5 The two top teams of the league met at El Capitan to battle out the top place as the league draws to a close in the coming weeks. Hubs Eyre, Spicer and Hawkins took the first triple with Spicer x20 and some top scores from Eyre and Spicer 140, Hawkins 100, 125.

Capitan’s Aroldas and Rotella both threw 100. Waddell, Filer and Arne took the 2nd thanks to Waddell, with 2 x100 from Filer as well.

The 3rd triple with Spicer x20 despite a score of 100 and 120 from Filer. Miller and Smith took the first double, 59 out for Miller. The next 2 doubles were taken by the Capitan’s taking the half time score to 3 all. Onto the singles and Spicer took the first D16, the second went to Rotella. Third to Shaun Smith 50 out. But the Capitan’s last 3 legs in spite of some good arrows from the Hubsters.

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By StJohn Broadhurst Two away games and one home game this week and the results got better as the week progressed. First to play were the Flamingos who travelled to Greenlands on Monday, 7 March to take on the Sycamores in a SABA Discovery league match. On a cloudy and drizzly afternoon, it was the Sycamores who won by four rinks to two, but with two good wins and very close scores in the four defeats it was the Flamingos who just edged the long game. Winning rinks were Joel Fernandez, Dot Davies and John Rimmer 17-10. Ben Noke, Trish Dix and Andy White 26-17. Overall shots Flamingos 107 (6 pts) Sycamores 105 (8 pts).

Second game of the week and the Herons were away to San Luis Condors on Thursday, 10 March in a Federated Fours league match and it was a good result for the Herons winning on two rinks as well as the long game. Phil Warrington, Stephen Fletcher, Trish Dix and John Rimmer 20-12. Keith Holliman, Sheila Fletcher, Dot Davies and Dennis Birkett 16-10. Shots Herons 50 (6 pts) Condors 38 (2 pts).

Final game of the week on Friday, 11 March saw the Geckos welcome El Rancho Mustangs to the Valle in the final CBBA Southern league match of the season. On a lovely sunny morning it was the Geckos who took the honours with wins on five rinks as well as the long game. Smiling in the sunshine were Brenda Jiggins, Pat Emmett and John Rimmer 22-6. Carole Donnellan, Derek Jiggins and Trish Dix 15-14. Andy White, Les Turner and StJohn Broadhurst 27-14.

Pat Patton, Jean Turner and Brian Patton 18-12. Del Gunning, Billy Price and Peter Dix 40-6. Overall shots Geckos 137 (12 pts) Mustangs 68 (2 pts). www.countrybowlsclub.com

SABA WINTER TRIPLES RESULTS AND TABLES FOR MONDAY 3 MARCH

ENTERPRISE DIVISION Monte Mar Matadors 104 (6) Vistabella Albatrosses 105 (9) Quesada Pearls 85 (2) San Luis Klingons 101 (6) Greenlands Maples 111 (10) San Miguel Meteors Quesada Pearls La Marina Explorers Vistabella Albatrosses San Luis Klingons Monte Mar Matadors San Miguel Pulsars Greenlands Maples Emerald Isle Titans La Siesta Apollos

P 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17

La Siesta Apollos 105 (8) San Miguel Pulsars 80 (5) La Marina Explorers 99 (12) San Miguel Meteors 99 (8) Emerald Isle Titans 93 (4) W 65 57 56 51 51 49 46 45 36 32

D 4 3 2 7 6 4 7 3 3 5

L 33 42 44 44 45 49 49 54 63 65

O/W 13 12 11 11 11 6 7 5 5 4

Diff 301 305 119 83 166 -20 -147 -185 -242 -380

Pts 160 141 136 131 130 114 113 103 85 77

DISCOVERY DISCOVERY DIVISION San Luis Trekkers 132 (10) San Miguel Comets 122 (12) Greenlands Sycamores 105 (8) Horadada Falcons 87 (4)

Monte Mar Toreadors 93 (4) La Marina Pathfinders 89 (2) Country Bowls Flamingos 107 (6) Vistabella Drivers 117 (10)

P W D San Luis Trekkers 16 71 3 Vistabella Drivers 15 61 0 La Marina Pathfinders 15 46 3 San Miguel Comets * 15 46 2 Country Bowls Flamingos 15 41 2 Monte Mar Toreadors 15 41 2 Greenlands Sycamores 15 35 3 San Luis Romulans * 15 30 3 Horadada Falcons # 15 26 4 * 1 Point deducted for reporting infringement # 2 )deducted for failing to field a full side

L O/W 22 15 29 11 41 9 42 7 47 9 47 8 52 3 57 5 60 1

Diff 707 432 31 4 -13 -85 -353 -299 -424

Pts 175 144 113 107 102 100 79 72 56

V OYAGER OYAGER DIVISION La Siesta Pioneers 114 (10) Vistabella Eagles 100 (9) Mazarron Mariners 104 (7)

Emerald Isle Moonrakers 93 (4) San Luis Vulcans 85 (5) Quesada Diamonds 106 (7)

P W D L El Rancho Pintos 15 59 3 28 Emerald Isle Neptunes 15 56 1 33 Quesada Diamonds 15 50 4 36 La Siesta Pioneers 15 45 2 43 Mazarron Mariners 16 42 4 50 Emerald Isle Moonrakers 15 40 0 50 Vistabella Eagles # 15 37 2 51 El Rancho Broncos 15 34 3 53 San Luis Vulcans 15 35 1 54 # 4 )deducted for failing to field a full team

O/W 10 12 10 7 8 5 6 6 4

Diff 585 214 89 -73 -16 -137 -200 -255 -207

Pts 141 137 124 106 104 90 84 83 79

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PATHFINDERS - Away v San Miguel Comets, points 2-12 shots 89122. Dave Bulfield, Berni Carr, John Morgan 15-22. Anne Stone, Steve Hindle, Dave Hadaway 16-27. Lynne Armitage, Carol Smith, Colin Armitage 10-23. Gina Hindle, Mike Stone, Shirley Hadaway 13-16. Ray Gardener, Peter Bailey, Mike Smith, 16-20. Mo Taylor Mike Surch, Dave Taylor 19-14.

EXPLORERS - What a way to start the week.... Away against Quesada...points 12-2....shots 99-85....VERY HAPPY CAPTAIN.....Margaret McLaughlin, Dave O'Sullivan, Jim Manning 1016. Kathy Manning, Jim Reeves, Bill Sims 15-14. Maureen Kidd, Margaret Finlayson, Alex Whyte 17-14. Ron Maiden, Phil Pape, John Withers 15-11. Roger ("the coach") Stacey, Rob (fab) Finlayson) Bobbie ("the shot") Sims 18-14. (I don't normally mention my team, but thanks for a great last game as skip for La Marina) then highest rink was Shirley Withers, Tom Spencer, Dave Lewis 24-15 WINTER LEAGUE - A trip to La Siesta gave us 7 points to 5 and shots 91-77. Steve Douglas, Martin Butler, Wendy and Barry Latham 13-17. Kathy Manning, Mike Smith, Steve Hindle, Dave Hadaway 16-17. Ron Maiden, Mike Stone, Bill Sims, Shirley Hadaway 17-15.

Anne Stone, Gina Hindle, Jean Perchard, Barry Sadler 16-16. Janet Parsons, Carol Smith, Bobbie Sims, Peter Parsons 29-12.

FED FOURS - Sorry no report received.

DOLPHINS - Last game this season against La Siesta Blues, and we came away with a win, well done, points 9-5 shots 106-118. Paul Tregoing, Mike Brain, John Rae 4-37. Geoff Halfhide, Reg Jackson, Don Harrison 16-16. Dave Mc Gaw, Jack Chorlton, George Chambers 18-16. Brenda Brain, Carol Smith, Cliff Rawlinson 21-15.

Martin Butler, Angela Butler, Brian Duff 24-18. Margaret Sadler, Mike Smith, Barry Sadler 23-16.

SEAGULLS - Home today v San Miguel Cougars points 10-4 shots 108-101. Anne Stone, Berni Carr, John Morgan, 9-25. Steve Douglas, Steve Hindle, Tom Edwards 15-17. Lynne Armitage, Chris Green, Colin Armitage 22-21. Dave Bulfield, Jean Perchard, Shirley Hadaway 18-16. Gina Hindle, Peter Bailey, Dave Hadaway 18-13.

Mo Taylor, Mike Surch, Dave Taylor 26-9.

SHARKS - Our game v Greenland's Oaks resulted in a win of 10-4 and tight shots of 104-103. Kathy Manning, Jim Reeves, Alex Whyte 8-27. Hilary Cronk, Peter Parsons, Barry Latham 11-23. Janet Parsons, Dave O'Sullivan, Roy Hart 16-15. Tom Spencer, Margaret Finlayson, John Withers 23-15. Ron Maiden, Phil Pape, Alan Castle 24-15. Margaret McLaughlin, Jim Manning, Dave Lewis 22-8 With just one more game to play in SABA and Southern leagues may I say on behalf of La Marina, thank you to all clubs for a great season of bowls and we say to all that are playing in the Summer.....keep cool ! By Bobbie Sims

The winter season is coming to a close but the pressure is still on for points and positions in leagues and the layered look is definitely in as the cold winds & showers keep coming back to confuse & freeze us.

Monday 7th March, Klingons home v San Miguel Meteors; a close result; 101shots-99, 6pts-8. Winners: Margaret Morrison, Ray Pollock, Phil Morrachan 22-9, Pam Lockett, Sabrina & Russell Marks 20-11.

Trekkers, home v Monte Mar Toreadors; a good result 10pts-4, shots 132-93. Winners: Margaret Roseveare, Les Bedford, Ray Robson 308, Irene Everett, Barry Edwards, Vic Slater 20-15, Sheila Cammack, Jo & Julian Pering 25-18, Carol Lowry, Barry Roseveare, Keith Lowry 25-16.

Romulans BYE. Vulcans away v Vistabella Eagles, useful points; 5pts-9, 75 shots-100. Winners: Danny McErlean, Chris Lythe, Phil Hasler 18-14, Roger Inwards, Derek Smith, Fay Beattie 13-11, Mary Fromson, Jim Wright, Malcolm Ayton 17-17.

Winter League Wednesday 9th March, Orcas travelled away to Benitachell, achieving a draw, 6pts-6, shots 77-73. Winners: Shirley Verity, Lynne Morris, Giuseppe Galelli, Tom Hill 20-7, June Jones, Neil Morrison, Colin Lindgren, Keith Jones 18-12. Our Berleen team: Margaret Morrison, Pam Lockett, Jan Pocock, Scott Malden had a great win 32-15.

Belugas home v Monte Mar also a draw, 6pts-6, 99 shots-77.

Winners: Irene Everett, Derek Smith, Kevin Hull, Barry Edwards 238, Margaret Stephens, Tony Campbell, Vic Slater, Peter Cox 34-6.

Fed 4's Thursday 10th Ospreys away v Quesada; shots 53-50, 4pts-4.

Winners: Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Darren Johnson, Sabrina Marks 27-16. Condors: home v CB Herons 2 points-6, shots 38-50.

Winners: Steve Simmons, Sheila Cammack, Les Bedford, Roy Cordell 16-14. Bazas: away v San Miguel a close result, 4pts-4, shots 57-55. Winners: Margaret Clarke, Kevin Hull, Ray Clarke, Barry Edwards 28-18. Lions home v Quesada Swallows, some close games, 91shots-101, 4pts-10. Winners Kath Reid, Janet Wigfield, Peter McEneany 17-13, Jan Pocock, Ray Pollock, Giuseppe Galelli 17-15. This confirms LIONS as Div. A WINNERS. Tigers away at La Manga, another hard fought match playing on grass (some for the first time.) but Tigers just took the overall shots; 109-108, 6pts-8.

Well done to everyone for their determined efforts, winners: Peter Cox, David Blackie, Ray Robson 31-9, Pat Bird, Les Bedford, Graham Bird 23-13. Pumas away v Emerald Isle Claymores, a bad day at the office, 14pts-0. Leopards BYE. Club information: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com Sheila Cammack

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By Lynne Bishop First of all Congratulations to the FEDERATION 4's Vikings who have had a terrific run of successes to finish top of the B division.

Well done to every member of the squad. Their final game was at La Marina, winning just 2 points but three really close games, they now look forward to the challenge of the A division next season. Shots, VB 53 (2) - 54 (6) LM. In the SABA LEAGUE all three teams enjoyed wins this week, the ALBATROSSES at home to San Miguel Pulsars had wins on three rinks plus a drawn game, picking up the points were L Bishop, N Burrows & K Cuthbert 22-5. L Watkins, D Howard & E Bishop 2511. B Regan, A Brown & M Furness 18-9. O Ratcliffe, S Allman & J Bowman 20-20. Shots, VB 105 (9) - 80 (5) SM. DRIVERS away to Horadada Falcons had a good win thanks to the teams of Mo Foulcer, S Norris & G Thorpe 32-6. D Harwood, T French & J Harwood 20-9. D Leggatt, J Neve & M Foulcer 19-14. S Kirk, B Pointon & C Thorpe 19-18. Shots, VB 117 (10) - 87 (4) H. EAGLES at home against San Luis Vulcans also enjoyed a win of nine points, well done to R Savage, K Savage & D Hudson 26-9. K Hardy, R Hudson & D Stevenson 17-12. K Rennison, P Cadwell & G Watt 15-8. J Bagwell, T Jones & A Kendall 17-17. Shots, VB 100 (9) - 85 (5) SL. WINTER LEAGUE Sponsored by One-Way Services & Telitec. A great result this week at Bonalba, wins across the board with a good shot difference. Well done to the teams of O Ratcliffe, A Leggatt, C Watkins & B Dunn 24-11. S Burrows, B Brown, M Regan & G Thorpe 22-10. L Watkins, T French, C Thorpe & M Furness 19-8. B Regan, N Burrows, A Brown & E Bishop 19-10. L Bishop, S Allman, B Norris & I Kenyon 17-15. Shots, VB 101 (12) - 54 (0) B. SOUTHERN LEAGUE LANZADORES had a bye.

The PICADORES were at home playing Horadada, it was vital to get a good result to try to win the league, have they done it?...we will find out very soon. They did have four winning rinks and the long game. Results, shots VB 129 (10) - 83 (4) H. The CONQUISTADORES away at the Emerald Isle had three wins, that was down to R Savage, K Savage & D Stevenson 26-4. D Watt, J Hitchcock & G Gandy 21-11 and S Cox, J Bagwell & G Watt 1812. Shots VB 93 (6) - 105 (8).

With Monday’s fixture between our own Pintos and Broncos having been played earlier in the year, for ethical reasons, we have had an easy week prior to The Mustangs travelling to Country Bowls to play our final game of the league against their Geckos on Friday. It proved to be a very friendly affair as expected and even the cold wind weakened allowing the sun to give a warm finish. The Geckos proved too strong, with the home advantage, but both teams played well and there were some excellent matches in great company. We came away with just the one rink, but play was closer than the score line might indicate and we certainly enjoyed the occasion.

Sheila Cooper, Malc Sykes and Carolyn Harris 6-22. Irene Thomson, Jim Gracie and Eddie Thomson 16-15. Malc Elmore, Dave Haynes and Richard Lee 14-27. Barbara Jones, Keith Cunningham and Geoff Jones 5-40. June Whitworth, Don Darby and Stew Hamill 12-18.

John Skipper, Jane Hamill and David Whitworth 14-15. For membership details contact Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966774316 or at elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com

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Orange Tree Golf Society at La Torre Oldies versus Youngsters!!

On the first Saturday of March, in fine, warm but windy conditions, 12 players took part in an American style tournament.

A visiting group of 7 tennis players from the Rhyenhof club near the Hague, Holland, joined in with local players. After 4 rounds of mixed doubles matches with different partners and opponents, with all players playing 32 games, the results were-.

MEN WOMEN 1st David George 22pts Beppie Van den Dungen Gronovius 22pts 2nd Hanjo Moser 20pts Debora Warburton 19pts 3rd Beard Boerman 17pts Astrid Linkjendal 18pts

Congratulations to the winners, David and Beppie[one of our visiting team]. We hope to see you all again next year.

The next tournament planned at Campoamor is for Easter Saturday, this tournament is for higher club standard players. If you fit into this category and would like to participate, or if you are interested in joining regular club play sessions, organised weekly group coaching or for individual lessons at different locations on the Southern Costa Blanca, you can contact Steve Durie LTA’pro’ qualified tennis coach tel-635061439 sdurie@hotmail.co.uk. Or see www.tennisandpadel.com.

Local success in Walking Football Tourny Local team Playa Flamenca were the victors in the Charity Walking Football Competition, sponsored by Ibex Insurance, that was held at the Playa Flamenca Sports centre last week.

This competition involved 8 teams from England,(Wellingborough), Moirara, Los Montesinos, Daya Vieja, and Playa Flamenca.

As it was an all day event, refreshments were available which helped towards the chosen charity, Elche Children's Home, raising a total of over 200 euros.

The competition was run on a round robin basis with all teams playing at least 3 games. The final was held between Playa Flamenca A team and the travelling Daya Vieja A team with the result going to the local outfit 2 - 0.

MONTEMAR BOWLS CLUB Sponsored by AVALON Monday 7th March, MonteMar Matadors were at Home to La Siesta Apollos, Winning on 3 Rinks. Ethal Finan, Bill Young, Skip Dave Melville 18-11. Denise Ashberry, June Young, Skip Alan Ashberry 22-13. Ronnie Cairns, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley 24-11. Shots, Matadors 104 - Apollos 105. Points, Matadors 6 - Apollos 8.

Monday 7th March, MonteMar Toreadors were Away to San Luis Trekkers, Winning on 2 Rinks. Leslie Jones, Danny King, Skip Ron Jones 18-15. Sheila Roberts, Pauline Woodfine, Skip Barrie Woodfine18-17. Shots, Toreadors 93 - Trekkers132. Points, Toreadors 4 - Trekkers 10.

Tuesday 8th March, MonteMar Lords in the Fed 4s were Away to Horadada, Winning on 2 Rinks. Sue Kemp, Jan Gatward, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley 13-12. Geraldine Fisher, Pauline Woodfine, Barrie Woodfine, Skip Gordon Fisher 18-11. Shots, Lords 39 - Horadada 41. Points, Lords 4 - Horadada 4.

Well done to MonteMar Lords in Winning the Fed 4s Division C League and gaining Promotion to Division B. Wednesday 9th March, MonteMar in the Winter League were Away to San Luis Belugas, Winning on 3 Rinks. Sue Kemp, Bill Webster, Ronnie Cairns, Skip Brian Zelin 25-15. Geraldine Fisher, Pauline Woodfine, Barrie Woodfine, Skip Gordon Fisher 22-12. Denise Ashberry, Harry Dobson, Bill Young, Skip Dave Melville 16-15.

Shots, MonteMar 77 - Belugas 99. Points, MonteMar 6 - Belugas 6.

Friday 11th March, MonteMar Matadors were Away to San Miguel Jaguars, Winning on 3 Rinks. Sue Kemp, Wendy Oxley, Skip Brian Zelin 17-12. Keith Simpson, Tony Finan, Skip Dave Melville 33-10.

Ronnie Cairns, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley 24-15. Shots, Matadors 107 - Jaguars 95. Points, Matadors 8 - Jaguars 6.

Friday 11th March, MonteMar Toreadors were at Home to La Siesta Golds, Winning on 4 Rinks. Dave Roberts, Pauline Woodfine, Skip Barrie Woodfine 25-11. Pauline Merry, Chris Harding, Skip Chris Merry 22-10. Jan Webster, John Hunt, Skip Bill Webster 24-12.

Howie Williams, Jan Gatward, Skip Ron Jones 17-15. Shots, Toreadors 117 - Golds 81. Points, Toreadors 10 - Golds 4.

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All teams were presented with a trophy to mark the occasion with the KEITH WIGHTMAN Memorial Trophy going to the winners.

We all gathered on the Tuesday morning for the first ever Oldies v Youngsters competition, or should i unkindly say oldies v not quite has old. After a wonderful breakfast we set off for La Torre on what promised to be a wonderful day for golf. On arrival we were met with sunshine but a very cold northerly wind which meant having to wear jackets etc, but it stayed dry which is the most important.

The draw was made the previous evening so the members knew whom they were playing and for which side, which gave cause for great banter on whom was classed has an oldie or a youngster. The cut off point being about 67 years young.

The match was played as a two ball pairs matchplay Ryder cup style challenge match with full handicap. In the end the challenge was tied 3 matches each, thus the inaugural oldies v youngsters challenge match was unwon and awaits the first winner next year.

The results were has follows: Fred Noakes (O) lost 2&1 to Stuart Robertson (Y), Andy Shuttle (O) lost 4 & 3 to Mike Bastow (Y), Frank (O) lost 5&4 to Jim Cooper (O), Pete Curly (O) won 6&5 over Trevor Rollison (Y), Peter Whitaker (O) won 3&1 over Simon Sharples (Y) and Ron Young (O) won 2&1 over Nigel Cawthra (Y).

NTP,s went to Peter Whitaker on the 3rd and 5th, Nigel Cawthra on the 9th and Jim Cooper on the 11th.

Unfortantely the report from the last society day was unpublished but the full report can be read on the golf society web page within the website. www.orangetree-caboroig.com The next society event is on Tuesday 22nd March at Hacienda de Riquelme. Members and guests are most welcome and your name can be either placed on the start sheet within the restaurant or by emailing us on orangetree@hotmail.es.

We meet the evening prior (Monday 21st) between 5pm and 6pm to pay green fees, know the competition and do the draw.

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Greenlands Bowls Club In the SABA Enterprise Div, The Maples were at home to Emerald Isle. Final score was - Shots for - 111. Shots against - 93. Points for - 10. Points against - 04.A superb result which ensures The Maples stay up for next season, Well done Team. Winning rinks were......Eileen Merrick, Trevor Vanner, Mike Kilby. 17 shots to 14.

Dave Thompson, Sheila Stead, Mel Brown. 23 shots to 13. Jean Thompson, Florence Edwards, Mike Edwards. 20 shots to 14. Joan Oliver, Dave Fryatt, Jim Oliver18 shots to 9.In the SABA Discovery Div, The Sycamores were at home to Country bowls Flamingos.

Final score was .........Total shots for - 105. total shots against - 107.

Points for - 8. points against 6. Winning rinks were.........Dave Field, Ron Stansfield, Margaret Dewar. 23 shots to 14. Jim McClean, Sandra Jones, Mike Cassidy. 15 shots to 14. Pat Wray, Val Duchart, John Wray. 19 shots to 18. Frank Saunders, John Newell, John. 21 shots to 18. In the Winter League, Greenlands were away to Javea Green. Final result............Total shots for 80. total shots against 88.

Points for - 6. points against - 6. Winning rinks were - Phil Lockley, Eileen Merrick, Florence Edwards, Mike Edwards. 19 shots to 13.

Sandra Jones, Joan Oliver, Chris Dewar, Barry Collins. 16 shots to 13. Bernadette McDonnell, Zoe Wilcock, Jim Wilcock, Mike Kelly.

23 shots to 14.In the Southern League the Oaks were away to La marina, final score was....Total shots for 103. total shots against- 104.

Points for - 04 Points against - 10. Winning rinks were - Jean Thompson, Florence Edwards, Mike Edwards. - 23 shots to 11.

Eileen Merrick, Dave Webb, Mike Kilby. - 27 shots to 08. In the Southern league Div C, The Cedars were away to Quesada Swifts. final score was - Total shots for - 84. Total shots against - 108. Points for - 04 Points against - 10. Winning rinks wear - Joan Hunter, Jim Mclean, Mike Cassidy. 23 shots to 11. Margaret Hirst, Ron Stansfield, Tony Hodges. 19 shots to 12.

The Championship finals were held at San Miguel last weekend, some brilliant games, with very close scores. Results were: Ladies Singles, winner Ann Eagle, runner up Mary Dyer: Gents Singles, winner Steve Cantley, runner up Don Whitney: Ladies Nominated Pairs, Winners, Ann Eagle & Val Collier, runners up Meg Brownlee & Gail Willshire: Gents Nominated Pairs, winners Fred Willshire & Noel Davis, runners up Frank Scotthern & Dickie Hunt: Mixed Pairs, Alan & Nancy Campbell, runners up Linda & Cliff Plaisted: Mixed Triples, winners Cliff & Linda Plaisted & Stan North, runners up Margaret & Ian Rogers & Ann Eagle: Mixed Rinks, winners, Stuart Denholm, Steve Cantley, Noel Davis, Sue Milner, runners up Ann & Carl Eagle, Carol & Len Rudge. Well Done to you all.

San Miguel Pulsars were away to Vistabella Albatrosses, winning on 2 rinks, drawing on one. Pete Masters, Jan & Derek Farmer won 178: Ken Hope, Eileen McLaren, Nancy Campbell won 18-12: Pat McEwan, Janet Thomas, Michael Douglas drew 20 across. Shots for 80 against 105. 5 points to VB 9 against.

The Comets had a good win at home against La Marina Pathfinders winning 12 points to 2. Bob Nesbitt, Dave Chapman, Barbara Scotthern 20-16: Sheila Errington, Sue Milner, Brian Errington 2310: Bill Reeves, Jack Jackson, Eileen Potts 27-16: Meg Brownlee, Peter Ross, Bob Donnelly 22-15: Alan Dobie, Frank Scotthern, Bill Brownlee 16-13. Total shots for 122, against 89.

The Meteors were away to San Luis Klingons winning on four rinks.

Anita Brown, Lyn Greenlands, Cyril Medley 19-13: Stuart Hemmings, Don Wheatley, Brian Miller 22-14: Cliff Plaisted, Noel Davis, Steve Cantley 17-16: Allan Patterson, Linda Plaisted, Lin Miller 21-16. Shots were very close 99 for, 101 against. 8 points to SM 6 to SL. In the Fed Fours, the Apaches were away to Greenlands Bulls. Only one winning team, Pat McEwan, Alan Booth, John Marshall, Derek Farmer won 22-8. The shots were drawn 54 each. 3 points to SM 5 points to GL. The Winter League had a bad day at the office against Quesada losing all rinks. Total shots 63 to San Miguel, 103 to Quesada.

The Jaguars were at home against MonteMar Matadors, winning 3 rinks. Jan Farmer, Eileen McLaren, Eddie Cowan won 19-6, Paul Thomas, Keith Green, John Staden 22-12: Jan Allen, Janet Thomas, Brian Allen 17-15. Points SM 6, MM 8. 95 shots to 107.

The Presentation evening will be held at Fairways, Villa Martin on 26th April, see board for details and menu.

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Torry take points in six goal thriller Pts. 18 13 13 12 10 8 6

This week’s Hot Darts: Pamela Taylor 140+134+120+100x3, Christine Simmonds 140+132, Joy Don 140+131+100, Cynthia Jevons 140+119, Noreen Dobbs 133+121, Elaine Willis 133+117, Bliss Wright 132, Lin Cousins, 127+104+100x2, Sue Casey 125, Ann Wharton 125, Shirley Stephenson 125, Ann McGivern 124+116, Sarah Grove 124, Simone de Lacy 119, Chris Greenwood 118, Kath Walker 114, Shirley Ward 114, Val Millar 109, Sarah Groves 110, Natalie Clifford 108+107, Maz Scott-Denness 100x2, Ellie Attwood, Marylyn Jackson, Irene Russell, Ana Clavijo, Jane Costello, Irene Russell, Margaret Boden all 100 High Checkouts: 100 Ann Wharton, 81 Irene Russell Bull Finish: Pamela Taylor IMPORTANT – Ladies Singles I am repeating this information, because some players in the League are questioning the decision, and want a venue from within the League.

This was discussed at the AGM and in addition, the information was given at the Captains Meeting prior to the commencement of the League.

If we have record entries like we did with the Pairs, then no one wants to be playing the Final at 02.00a.m. in the morning! Therefore, Buscavidas in Los Montesinos have agreed to sponsor the Trophies for this event, because their venue is being used. They do not have a Ladies team in our League, but they do have plenty of room, and four Dartboards, added to the fact that we will be providing two Stand-alone dartboards for next year’s event, allowing plenty of room for the growth of our League.

So, the Ladies Singles will be held on Tuesday 29th March; at Buscavidas in Los Montesinos. Registration is at 19.45 hours with a start time of 20.00 hours. The Raffle is being organized by El Balcon Chicas and the Primadonnas.

An Entry Form is being distributed (included on facebook too), and you are kindly asked to return your entries by Wednesday 23rd March 2016. One late entry per team will be allowed on the night itself.

Once again, well done to everyone, keep up the good work, and enjoy your darts.

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Torry welcomed 3rd place Elche Ilicitano to the Vicente Garcia stadium, knowing full well that, if they were to stop the rot, a vast improvement was required from the last 2 totally inadequate performances. Manager Pedreño could not call upon injured Martin and suspended Matej, but was hopeful of club captain Jorge making a much awaited return from injury, as well as the added incentive for Lewis who was playing against his former club.

Torry currently lie in 12th place, some 14 points behind their visitors, needing to win virtually every remaining match if a play of slot is to be achieved.

Elche meanwhile, were looking to cement a quick return to div 2b, and under manager Vicente Parra, they are proving extremely hard to beat. Nuha is top scorer on 18 goals, whilst within their ranks are ex Torry players Ruben, Juanra and more recently Brani.

In the game itself Torry put on a gilt-edged first half display and were in front as early as the 6th minute when Quintero’s crisp shot put them 1-0 following a Rafa free kick. And they really should have added to their tally with regular opportunities falling throughout the opening 45.

Lewis was eager to impress but his control let him down, either pushing the ball a

time team talk by Vicente Parra, there is only one reason why they sit in such a lofty divisional position, because they are better than most of the rest.

CD Torrevieja ...............4 Elche Illicitano..............2 touch too far or simply letting it run away and into the welcoming arms of Juanma, when he was through on goal. After a period just a few short weeks ago when the young striker could do no wrong he now seems to have been abandoned by the ‘goal gods’ as he is now beginning to suffer from a lack of goals. But despite the barren run Lewis refuses to let it get him down.

Elche has just the one effort in the opening 45, a shot that came back off the crossbar from Maxi and with both Lewis Carlos and Higon also going close early on it took an alert Juanjo in the Elche goal to ensure that as the Torrevejense left the field at the interval they were only a single goal to the good.

With the visitors down to ten men following a double yellow by Kana, Torry supporters could have been forgiven for thinking that the points were in the bag, but as the visitors were to prove after a rather vocal half

And with two goals in 4 second half minutes, from Nuha and substitute Rubio they very quickly turned the game on its head.

Torry were shellshocked and many lesser teams would have capitulated having suffered such a setback but manager Pedreño was leading from the dugout as he made sure that his charges worked hard as they began to chase the game.

And with just 10 minutes remaining it was a beauty from Rafa Gomez that got the blue and whites back on level terms as he ran with a loose ball before unleashing a screamer to lift the Torry heads, ironically during Elche’s best spell of the game.

After that there was no stopping the home side with Suarez knocking in from close range and then Prieto bending a free kick around the Elche wall in the last few seconds of the game.

By far the best game we have seen at the stadium this season and one that we hope Torry can now build on as they travel to Castellon, another difficult game, next weekend.

Carp - R - Us Club News This week on March the 10th, our match anglers fished round three of the Spring series of matches. It was held on the town section of the river Segura in Murcia City. It was very cloudy and windy, and just 2 carp were caught, with the other anglers all catching bleak which were very spasmodic.

The results on the day were as follows: In first place Steve Fell with 2.40kg, second was Doug Hornblow with 1.68kg, (one carp), third was Dave Hoare with 1.66kg and in fourth place was Mark Foden with 1.60kg.(one carp).

Our next match, on 17th March, will be round four and will be on the river Segura Eden section- low numbers- pegs at 8.00am and fishing from 9.00 till 2.00pm.

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

Sue Allen 198 Sue Allen 241 Sue Walsh 505 Doreen Wiles 634

Tony Vivers 212 Tony Vivers 252 Maurice Allen 548 John Skinner 668

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

P W 63 63 63 50 63 50 63 50 63 47 63 45 63 42 63 40 63 39 63 33 63 28 63 17

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

L 21 34 34 34 37 39 42 44 45 51 56 67

Tot Gms 48185 63 47722 63 47613 63 47594 63 47863 63 47707 63 47168 63 46831 63 47368 63 46785 63 45604 63 44538 63

Av Hi-G Hi-S 764 903 2412 757 893 2484 755 873 2391 755 836 2409 759 874 2425 757 864 2425 748 852 2368 743 861 2427 751 826 2425 742 852 2368 723 822 2294 706 840 2290

Pts 126 100 100 100 94 90 84 80 78 66 56 34

are: PRESIDENT John Brightling—SECRETARY Steve Fell--TREASURER Angela Brightling—ANGLING SECRETARY Steve Collins—SOCIAL SECRETARY Tom Marshall.

Our next Quiz night will be held at the Bar on Tuesday the 15th of March. Starting at 7.30pm., the cost is 1 Euro per person and teams to a maximum of 6 can take part in this fun evening.

The next Club meeting will be on Sunday the 20th of March with the Committee at 10.30am followed by the General Meeting at 11.00.

The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is to be found just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar. The Clubs website is www.carp-r-us.weebly.com . All information on our Club can be found here.

SUDUKO SOLUTION

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