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Thousands of building permits in Torrevieja may have to be reapplied for, after the Planning Department said that many have now expired. According to the head of the Section, Fanny Serrano, the Town Hall will have to declare building permits which have not been taken up within the prescribed period of 24 months as expired. Serrano pointed out that the reason for the enforced expiration is that each individual project must comply with the law and as those laws change periodically, the town hall must “provide legal certainty” that these projects comply with the changes in the law. Some of the building permits which have been issued date back as the year 2000, which are “obviously not geared to the current rules”, and so cannot be completed. The department is now in the process of contacting the
developers to invite them to resubmit their applications and to help them comply with the law. Overall, applications for building permits have been increasing in the area, including Torrevieja and Orihuela, which is indicative of the return to more prosperous times, but those projects which have been dormant since the start of the crisis will have to be reassessed before their permit is reissued. Indeed some may well have to be demolished. In 2015 in Torrevieja, there were 186 applications for major projects, up until the middle of February, this figure had already reached 38. As for minor works, in 2015 there were 1,083 applications, whereas up until the middle of February there were 237. Serrano concluded by pointing out that the urban sector in Torrevieja, which was once known to be a “closed shop”, is now open to everyone and everybody is treated equally.
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Over 13 million people visited La Zenia Boulevard during 2015, an increase of over a million on the previous year. The figures were announced on Wednesday by the management company of what has quickly become the most popular shopping centre in the whole of Murcia and Alicante Provinces. A spokesman said that one important reason for the increase is the importance that is placed on the centre’s entertainment policy which has produced over 700 events and concerts during the 12 month period. And the increase in visitors has also meant a bumper year for the traders with an increase in sales of 18% over the previous year. In 2016 the centre says that it is fully expecting the increases to continue as there has already been a significant rise in visitors in the months of January and February of 12% and 16% respectively. The centre has also added to it’s brands during 2015, welcoming operators such as Rituals, Levi's, Che Express, Tagliatella, Lion of Porches, Superdry, Williot, Mental Asylum, (leisure terror reality) and Momo Sports Fitness Club and now boasts more than 150 trading outlets.
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Rabaloche to finally get its Health Centre
During a visit to Orihuela on Tuesday the President of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, told the assembled media that the award of the contract to build the new Health Centre in Rabaloche is "imminent.” He said that the Ministry of Finance has now made the funding available and the contract will shortly be awarded to Dragados SA, the company that submitted the tender with the best value in the bidding process. He said that work will begin "in about six weeks, with a scheduled build time of 18 months." On hearing the announcement Carolina Gracia, the Socialist spokesperson in Orihuela, said that "Puig has put an end to an absolute nonsense that dates back over 20 years, and that common sense has finally prevailed. She thanked both the President and Carmen Montón, the Regional Minister of Health, because in less than a year of government, they have managed to resolve the issue in accordance with their
manifesto promise. She also said that the interest shown by Puig in the replacement and refurbishment of schools and health centres is a sign that that the Government is now fulfilling its promises to the people of Orihuela after the marginality suffered by the city during the periods of office served by both Camps and Fabra. The original health centre in the Rabaloche area of Orihuela was closed in 2003, and although the new facility was budgeted for in 2011, it was removed from the Generalitat building programme the following year. Following the press conference Ximo Puig held a working meeting with mayor Emilio Bascuñana and representatives of the Regional administration. Puig said that Orihuela has always been close to his heart and during his tenure of office he would do his utmost to promote projects and developments that are relevant to the area.
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ALDI reopens in Torrevieja On Thursday, ALDI, one of the leading food retailers in Europe, opened a new store in Torrevieja, creating 12 new jobs. The opening ceremony was attended by Town Council representatives headed by José Manuel Dolón, Mayor of Torrevieja. The store is located at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas, 1. Comprising a shop floor area of 1,400 m? and with 118 parking places, it is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
At ALDI stores, customers will find a wide assortment of items in the following categories: Food, Household, Health and Beauty, and Special Buys. The chain offers a full shopping experience with over 1,500 in-store items covering all the family’s everyday needs: fresh, packaged, regional, and organic. In addition, ALDI offers its customers an assortment of own-label products that are already successful in many European countries. So, ALDI offers the option to purchase top-quality products at the best prices.
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Present at the opening of The store was opened by the new store was the the Mayor of Torrevieja, Mayor of Torrevieja, José José Manuel Dolón along Manuel Dolón, who, after wih ALDI Expansion the opening speeches, cut Manager, Vicent Claramunt. the ribbon to open the new facility. ALDI Expansion Manager, Vicent Claramunt, stressed the chain’s commitment to Torrevieja, trusting that the new store would have a great acceptance, offering its inhabitants a new purchasing option. On the opening day, the supermarket was visited by many customers making their first purchases, as well as taking part in the activities and promotions organized for the occasion. rebuilt since it closed down late last year. This too And to encourage them to see for themselves the opened on Thursday when it enjoyed large crowds quality of the wide range of products sold by the of shoppers who were eager to sample it’s wares. chain, they were able to taste dishes made with The two stores have both been given a warm welALDI products, being invited to participate in an come by the general public and they clearly opening promotion in which they could win basdemonstrate the confidence that the retail sector kets of products and shopping vouchers. now has in the local area. The new store is part of ALDI’s development plan in the Community of Valencia, where it now has 53 stores, 31 of them in the province of Alicante. The new ALDI store will contribute to the economic revitalization of the town, with the creation of 12 new jobs, being committed to employing local staff. Just a little way down the N332 the second major outlet to reopen was the eagerly awaited Lidl store that has now been completely
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Costa turns green on Paddy’s Day
Img courtesy of CLARO Thousands of people once again came together to celebrate St Patrick´s Day this week, as Cabo Roig became a little piece of Ireland for the day. Many new visitors came from around the local area and further afield to join in the many regulars who get together to celebrate what has become known as the biggest such fiesta in the whole of Spain. As the party atmosphere started the day off, with music, song and plenty of drink, the dignitaries welcomed the revellers, including the
latest coastal councillor, Sofía Álvarez, who pledged the support of the town hall for this small area of the municipality. There was a similar picture at the area’s other main event, the Emerald Isle celebration in La Florida, which got underway much earlier in the day. As the staff worked nonstop it was even a family affair for the owners, proprietor Paul and his father Seamus scurried around clearing tables while Madre Moran took to the stage alongside the day’s entertainers in a gala performance hosted by Simon Morton.
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RBL PRESENTATION Local golf personality Mick ‘The Grip’ Reeves was at the March meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the RBL last Thursday where he was presented with Honorary membership of the branch by Chairman Keith Carter in recognition of his achievment in raising 70k euro toward the Poppy Appeal with his popular Poppy Golf Days.
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ALICANTE POLICE CRASH
A National Police patrol car, responding to an emergency, collided with a passenger car in Alicante on Friday afternoon, shunting that vehicle into a pedestrian. The incident occurred at a junction on avenida de Alcoy at around 13:00. The collision resulted in the patrol car becoming entangled with a lamppost. Four people were taken from the scene suffering various injuries, the two officers in the patrol car, one occupant of the passenger car, and the pedestrian. The severity of the injuries is unknown.
Thousands of Police Places Approved The Spanish Government has approved the provision of 2,615 National Police and 1,734 Guardia Civil officers. For the police, there will also be 125 new senior positions created, and there will be 250 internal promotions to manage the new intake. The Police training college in Avila, the Escuela Nacional de Policía de Ávila, will return to operational capacity as before
the financial crisis. Recruitment for the police and domestic security services was blocked under the previous Mariano Rajoy led PP administration. Whilst the country is currently being run by a “caretaker” government following the elections in December, irrespective of potential political motivation this is good news for the country as a whole.
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Guardamar Police detain five people
www.theleader.info Local Police agents arrested Guardamar last Sunday night five people as alleged perpetrators of a robbery at a residence in the village. The incident occurred about three o'clock in the morning when a patrol of Local Agents observed the presence of a vehicle that matched another, who days earlier had committed at least a robbery. As officers tried to stop and identify the occupants, the vehi-
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cle, a blue Seat Ibiza, sped off and was immediately pursued. However, agents were able to intercept the vehicle with assistance from the Guardia Civil. During the chase they were seen by the police to throw money from the car windows. When the car was eventually stopped the police arrested the five occupants as well as confiscated tools and equipment appropriate to that necessary for carrying out forced entry into properties. Police are now searching through a database of similar incidents to see if those arrested, who remain in Guardia custody, can by linked to any further robberies that have taken place in the area.
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Welcome to La Manzana Cidreria if you want to try real Asturian cider and dishes! During the month of March there will be Cachopo Days in Costa Blanca so you will have unique opportunity to enjoy one of the most famous Asturian dishes called 'Cachopo' If you look up “cachopo” in the dictionary, you’ll find a curious definition: Tronco seco y hueco de árbol (dry, hollow tree trunk). But we can assure you that this sumptuous Asturian recipe has nothing to do with tree trunks. The dish is basically ham and cheese placed between two thin beef fillets. It’s a simple recipe with mysterious origins. Some say it was invented sometime around 1953 in a bar in Oviedo, Spain. Others say it’s older. Our chef will cook the best Cachopo for you! There will be the special offer @ 20 EUR for 2 persons - Cachopo and a bottle of cider
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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.
Brexit - ‘The Facts’ The current debate about whether or not the UK should leave the European Union has already led to some ill tempered, and often poorly informed debates. The comment that continues to both amuse and irritate me is the now common cry heard on TV and radio programmes “We don't know how to vote; we need more facts.” Well the sad truth is, and it will be cold comfort for some, but there aren’t any real ‘facts’ to share. Since the debate about ‘Brexit’ began, I have received many questions from expats who are genuinely troubled about their future lives in Europe. Many questions relate to their right of residency and employment, health care, passports, pensions, driving licences, as well as property ownership. Sadly, I do not know the answers and, frankly, no one does. I may have an opinion that I will share with readers from time to time, and when any concrete information comes my way, I will pass it on. In the end, I suspect that all we can do is listen to people, such as politicians that we trust and respect (if there are any), listen to both sides of the debate, and try to be as well informed as we can about what the European Union is truly about, and vote as our hearts and minds tell us. Either way, the genie is out of the bottle, and whatever the result, I doubt that things will ever be quite the same again for expats living in Europe. Certainly, it has little do with ‘facts’ that are as illusive as snowdrops in summer. Everything evolves over time, and the EU is no exception. Whatever
the decision, we may or may not be heading towards a brighter future. What we can be certain of is that our relationship with the European Union will change, and be different from what we currently know. The truth is that we know what we have, or think we have, with the European Union as it is currently formed. What we don't know, and no one does, is what the UK’s departure from this club of European nations will actually look like in the case of a potential Brexit. What we are hearing during the debates and endless column inches written in newspapers are, of course, merely opinions; opinions, which some may call scaremongering, whilst others will present them as ‘facts’, which is plainly a nonsense. We do not know, for instance, how the remaining 27 members of the European Union will treat expats living in their countries. I suspect that, in the case of Brexit, the UK will eventually negotiate individual health, pensions and social care deals with other member states, and surely Spain, France, Portugal and Italy will be the main priority, since this is where most expats reside? However, this is merely my opinion, and not a ‘fact’, and should be treated as such. Deals affecting the residential and employment status of thousands of expats will take time, and will no doubt not be a high priority, given the many other urgent pressures facing the UK Government that would inevitably follow Brexit, but some kind of deal will happen - eventually. Once again, this is merely an opinion, and not a fact. Will we need work permits to work in Spain? Will UK pensions continue to be index linked? They may, or may not - no one knows for sure. Meanwhile, I suspect that expats will be in for an uncertain, if not rough ride for a few years. I am already hearing stories
from businesses, ranging from estate agents, furniture outlets, removals and travel companies in Spain reporting that business from would be and current expats has reduced sharply. If nothing else, the current debate has shaken confidence that will put off the decision for many would be expats to move to a new life in the sun until the referendum is over. So if anyone tells you that their information is ‘a fact’, or you hear such claims on TV or read it in the newspaper, please read it with extreme caution, and don’t believe a word of it. This current demand for ‘facts’ reminds me of a comment that my father would often mutter when he was told that something was a fact. “A fact is a lie and a half” was always his response. Now I know what he meant; I suspect that he was right. 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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7. Homosapiens. What does 'sapiens' mean? 8. "Bridegroom", "butterfly", "twins", "little ears" and "strangle the priest" are all translations for which types of food? 9. Which two politicians led the British coalition government during the First World War? 10. Which French painter, along with Monet, is said to have fathered impressionism? 11. What was the title of T.H. White's 1958 novel about Arthurian legend? 12. What is bottled in JEROBOAMS? 13. Complete the title of each of the following Paul McCartney albums with one word. a. Wild, b. Red Rose, c. Venus and, d. London, e. Flaming, f. Paul Is 14. What are the six ranges of the human voice, applicable especially to singers. 15. In modern physics Up, Down, Strange, Charmed, Bottom (or Beauty) and Top(or Truth) are collectively called what?
16. A popular currency and the east wind in ancient Greece. One word 17. In which 7 countries is Portuguese the official language? (not one of the official languages) 18. Which Agatha Christie thriller took its title from a line in a poem by Tennyson? 19. In which Strait did the pride of the Royal Navy HMS Hood sink? 20. Which old French word meaning 'Orient' once referred to the Mediterranean lands east of Italy which now include modern day Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Syria and parts of Saudi Arabia and Iraq? Six letters
QUIZ ANSWERS 1. 1001 Nights, 2. a: Isaac Hayes, b: Sheryl Crow, c: Paul Anka. 3. a: The cock, b: Athena, the goddess of wisdom, c: KLM - the Dutch national airline, d: Blue, e: The Scarlet Pimpernel. 4. Venus. 5. Dance. 6. Fear of the darkness (he invented the lightbulb later in life). 7. Intelligent, wise or rational. 8. Italian pasta. Zito means bridegroom, Farfalle is derived from butterfly, Gemelli means twins, Orecchiette means little ears and Strozzapreti means strangle the priest. 9. Herbert Asquith and David Lloyd George. 10. PierreAuguste Renoir. 11. The Once and Future King. 12. Champagne. 13. a. Wild Life, b. Red Rose Speedway, c. Venus and Mars, d. London Town, e. Flaming Pie, f. Paul Is Live. 14. Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Contralto or alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass. 15. Flavors / Varieties of Quarks. 16. Euros. 17. Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe. 18. The Mirror Crack'd From Side to Side - from The Lady of Shalott. The novel is called The Mirror Crack'd. 19. Denmark Strait. 20. Levant.
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1. According to legend which famous stories were told each night by a Queen to her King in order to avoid execution the next morning? 2. Who sang the theme song for each of the followDOWN ing films? a: SHAFT (1971), b: Tomorrow Never 1. Some of the regular guests have a different opinion (5) Dies. c: The Longest Day 2. Shoot up the peak (3) 3. World symbols: a: Which bird is the national 3. See 7 Across. symbol of France, b: Which Greek goddess had an 4. Open level country, we hear, for producing sparkling owl as her emblem? c: Which of the world's nationwine (9) al airlines is known by three consecutive letters of 5. Devise set arrangement for Holst's work (7) the alphabet? d: What is the most common colour 8. Escaped to leave everything in France (3,3) on the fields of American state flags? e: By what 11. Use a booth for accommodating craft (9) symbol was Sir Percy Blakeney known throughout 13. Almost makes a point with time to spare (6) revolutionary France? 14. To balance completely (7) 4. Which planet did the Mariner spacecraft explore? 16. Cast for a lively dance (5) 18. Being unconscious after a short right leads to complete 5. What is the terpsichorean art? 6. Thomas Edison suffered from scotophobia. defeat (4) What is scotophobia (and why is this ironic)? 20. Go into current recession (3)
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Open Doors at Finca San Miguel de Salinas Animal Shelter Finca San Miguel de Salinas is having an Open Doors Day next Saturday afternoon, the 26th of March, from 1 – 5 pm. There will be paella and a fundraising raffle. If you would like to go along and join the staff and volunteers for a drink and a bite to eat you will also be able to wander around the finca and meet all of the animals. Currently being cared for there 8 horses, 3 ponies, 6 goats, 4 pigs, chickens and 2 dogs. All the money raised will be put to very good use in support of the animals, expenses need to cover food, hay, vetbills, blacksmith, repairs and rent, It would be a great help on the day if you could bring carrots, apples, (old) bread, dogfood, dogbiscuits or a donation to help this extremely valuable cause. As I am sure you are aware, every single euro counts. You can also become a member of the shelter for only 10 euros a year or, alternatively, you could become a sponsor of one of the animals from just 5 euro a month. This can be done quite easily by going to Paypal happyanimalesspanien@gmail.com You can find Finca San Miguel de Salinas on the right hand side of the canal road travelling from Villamartin towards San Miguel. For more info www.happyanimalesspanien.com or FB group fincasanmigueldesalinas or send an email to nicosolm@hotmail.com
We will also be holding a charity afternoon together with AFECANCER on saturday 2nd of April at Bar La Sahara in La Fuente from 1pm, also with entertainment and a raffle!!
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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 many people who live alone, are lonely and need some form of social contact. Please call Age Concern on 96 678 6887. (69185)
Pets Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (69083)
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 sized separate kitchen, balcony off lounge, English TV, air-con, communal pool. 395 euros per calendar month, including allowance for bills. Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 MAR MENOR/PLAYA HONDA 2 Bed 1 bath, spacious 1st floor apartment. Separate kitchen, spacious lounge with patio doors leading to a large balcony with storage cupboard, UKTV, communal pool, walking distance to beach 400 pcm plus bills. Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 PLAYA FLAMENCA 2 Bed, 1 bath 1st floor apartment with
English TV. Walking distance to Carrefour supermarket, the commercial centres of Playa Flamenca, La Mosca and the Citrus centre. 375 euros pcm. Call us on 966 772 553 URGENT! - Properties required for waiting clients. We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, 2 or 3 bed houses, and detached villas. Let your property earn you money - CALL NOW on 966 772 553 PILAR DE LA HORADADA 2 bed 1 bath house on one level. Currently furnished but could be unfurnished. Driveway to fore, courtyard at rear and private solarium 500 euros per month, inclusive of allowance for bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 JACARILLA. 3 Bed, 2 bath apartment. Good sized separate kitchen with external patio off, balcony with lovely views over orange groves. UK TV, air-con, communal pool 400 euros. Contracts provided 966 772 553
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. Only 1000 metres to the beach. Fully furnished with air-conditioning. Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (91773) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout. The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for information (91820) Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos. With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking. 89,950 Euro. Call 96
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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 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
Monday 21st March - Sunday 27th March, 2016 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 community fees.Reduced price!. Call 968 971 860. Euro 177000 (101510) Top floor duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, sat TV and open kitchen. Sold furnished. Large solarium with sea views, shaded terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 79950 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (101524) Now reduced by 10.000 euro for a quick sale. Stunning 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in the heart of Cabo Roig beachside. Furnished. A/C and sat TV. Underground parking. Incredible pool and sea views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach and all amenities. Euro 135,950. Call 968 971 860. (100887) 2 bed, 1 bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and satellite TV. Walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach. Off road parking and use of a communal pool. 95,000.00 EUR. Call 637 227 385 for further information. (100884) 2 bed, 1 bath South-facing apartment. Overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony. Fully furnished with A/Con and sat TV. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig. Walking distance to the beach. 99,750 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (101123) Beautiful ground floor apartment. Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.EUR219,950 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good
sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. Contact: 96-673-00-57. Euro 128000 (109130) Large apartment in Punta Prima, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large terrace, air cond. quiet area, low comm. fees, well mantained, fully furnished, good investment, please contact: 96673-00-57. Euro 148000 (109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Rocio del Mar at Punta Prima, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities. Contact: 96-
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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, 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
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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. Detached villa in quiet residential area. 2 bed, 1 bath with 3 patio/terraces, lots of outside area. South facing, all day sun. Large solarium with views over salt lakes to mountains. Sold fully furnished with all white goods. Superior furniture. Short drive to all amenities including medical, commercial and social. Five minutes to Torrevieja town centre and to wonderful local beaches. Euro 124,950. Please call 0034 637 227 385. (142132)
Car a van F or S ale In La M anga.
Static home for sale. Large plot with deeds. Shed with plumbing for washing machine. Two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and air-conditioning. Toilet with hot and cold water. Separate shower room with hot and cold water. Kitchen 12’4” by 6’6”. Fridget. Electric cooker with grill and 4 ring gas hob and extractor fan. Cupboards and work tops. Water purifier and stainless steel sink. Open, large lounge 12’4” by 14’6”. Two sets of double sliding glass doors. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Mosquito nets and blinds or curtains on all windows and doors. Pull out blind on patio. Freehold. Communal swimming pool, restaurants, bars, and shop.
Offers around £ 60,000 Please call 634 325 503
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Joseph Ribkoff Summer Collection showcased for Easy Horse Care
Famed Canadian fashion designer Joseph Ribkoff is set to again help raise vital cash for the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre during an exclusive fashion show this April. The one-off show, which will be held on Saturday, April 2 at Orihuela Costa, is organised by long-time rescue centre supporter and Looking Good Boutique owner Louise Brandley. A team of Joseph Ribkoff representatives will come from Canada with a huge collection of 2016 summer designs to show off. Tickets cost just €1 and will be donated to the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre. “Joseph Ribkoff and his team are happy to help such a worthwhile
The Velvetones. Fundraising for Animal Aid Stephen Grange, owner of the Oasis bar & bistro, Benijofar said "It was the first time we have organised our own quiz and couldn't have wished for a better evening. The Velvetones were fantastic; the audience really got into the spirit of the event and everyone really enjoyed themselves. A great night was had by all and the money raised will be donated to Animal Aid."
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cause. They have previously visited the centre and immediately agreed to help,” Louise said. The April 2 fashion show begins at 12 noon and will be held at the Looking Good Boutique, Avenida Villamartin, 18 Centro Comercial Zenia Golf, Orihuela Costa. Reserve seats by phoning 966 760 479 or emailing info@lookinggoodboutique.eu and then pay on the day. A second fundraiser is also planned for Friday, May 13, with Louise to host a lunch and fashion show at The Olympia Restaurant at Mil Palmeras from 1pm. A raffle and special sale rack will help raise cash for the rescue centre, with tickets available for €25 from the Looking Good Boutique and some Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre charity shops. Louise has also convinced Joseph Ribkoff to donate several designs a year to sell or raffle as rescue centre fundraisers. The Looking Good Boutique has so far sold two Joseph Ribkoff dresses this year, raising €400 for the rescue centre, and has another two tops currently in store, with more designs on the way. “I do what I do because I love the centre and their mixed bag of residents. I have heard a lot of the terrible stories that led to the rescue of some of the residents and these stories would break even the hardest heart,” Louise said. “I have seen rescue centre founders Sue and Rod Weeding open their home to the public for rescue centre open days, work 365 days a year, do anything to get a vulnerable animal out of danger and turn themselves inside out trying to raise enough money to keep things going. This would be a challenge even to Richard Branson!” The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre relies entirely on donations to fund its important animal welfare work, including the feeding and care of the centre’s more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. Donations of cash or items for the centre’s network of eight charity shops across the Alicante province are gratefully welcomed. A pickup service is available to collect large donated items such as furniture and each shop also offers a delivery service for large items purchased in-store. Anyone interested in making a donation, becoming a long-term sponsor, or volunteering at the rescue centre or in the charity shops can call Sue on 652 021 980. The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga, 59, opens to the public on the first Sunday of every month between 1pm and 4pm. Free horse tours run throughout the afternoon and refreshments are available in the café. For more details and directions, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net.
Pipes and Drums lead the way
Torrevieja Pipes & Drums led off the St Patricks day parade on Thurs 17th March at Cabo Roig, a lovely afternoon provided numerous coloured floats from local businesses. Once again the parade had a growing attendance as it gets larger every year.
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WORLD CHAMPION BARBERSHOP SINGERS TO VISIT CALPE AT THE END OF MARCH. Around 600 competitors are getting ready to attend the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers convention to be held at Hotel Bahia in Calpe from March 31 to April 3. The weekend will start on March 31st with a public celebration concert at the town’s fabulous Casa de Cultura where the singers will be supported by Marcia’s Dance Studio. Everyone who enjoys a musical evening with some comedy thrown in, are welcome at Casa de Cultura, Calpe on March 31st. Tickets will be paid for on the night but should be reserved in advance. To make a reservation please call 693 017 617 or, if easier, email:tickets@sabs.es. Courtesy of Fiorella Méndez.
Barberidad are all set to travel from their home town of Madrid
Here is one of the teams getting excited about the trip! From much further afield comes ANIMA. Originally a six person ensemble founded in 2004 in St Petersburg, Russia by Director, Iumshanova Liudmila; since 2014 they have performed as a quartet. The ensemble repeatedly became the winner of the Grand Prix of allRussian and international competitions in Russia, participated in the international ensemble competition in Tampere (Finland). ANIMA performs classics, modern arrangements of folk songs, author's songs of modern Russian composers, sacred music in its repertoire and also works in the style of Barbershop. This will be their first visit to Spain ANIMA has participated in all Barbershop festivals in Russia from 2004 and this is their first involvement in an overseas Barbershop competition. It is hoped that the ensemble will be able to appear at the Russian Church in Altea on April 2nd ANIMA from Russia
BAR KENZ SAN LUIS DOES IT AGAIN Prolific fundraisers Bar Kenz have again raised funds for the AECC. Through raffles, the weekly card bingo and personal donations they have raised 840€ which was given to Maria and the pink ladies who raise money for the Spanish cancer charity the AECC. Pictured are some of their regular customers ready to start the card bingo. Jan and Ken Keeley landlords of Bar Kenz would like to thank their customers for their generosity and continued support when raising money for local charities. As a few of their customers are either suffering themselves or who have friends or family affected by cancer the AECC is very close to their hearts. If you would like to arrange for a cervical smear, mammogram or prostate test through the AECC please phone 965 32 9841 Monday to Friday 10-1.
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San Miguel Meteors Quesada Pearls Vistabella Albatrosses San Luis Klingons La Marina Explorers Monte Mar Matadors San Miguel Pulsars Greenlands Maples Emerald Isle Titans La Siesta Apollos
Greenlands Maples 91 (4) Monte Mar Matadors 90 (4) San Miguel Pulsars 72 (0) San Miguel Meteors 164 (14) San Luis Klingons 84 (6)
W 71 63 55 54 56 51 46 47 39 36
D 4 3 7 6 2 4 7 3 3 5
L 33 42 46 48 50 53 55 58 66 67
O/W 14 13 12 11 11 6 7 5 6 5
Diff 397 378 120 133 23 -57 -220 -207 -209 -358
Pts 174 155 141 136 136 118 113 107 93 87
DISCOVERY DISCOVERY DIVISION
Monte Mar Toreadors 82 (2) San Miguel Comets 139 (11) Country Bls Flamingos 125 (8) San Luis Romulans 98 (4)
La Marina Pathfinders 101 (12) Greenlands Sycamores 79 (3) Horadada Falcons 97 (6) Vistabella Drivers 120 (10)
P W D San Luis Trekkers 16 71 3 Vistabella Drivers 16 65 0 La Marina Pathfinders 16 51 3 San Miguel Comets * 16 50 3 Country Bowls Flamingos 16 44 2 Monte Mar Toreadors 16 42 2 Greenlands Sycamores 16 36 4 San Luis Romulans * 16 32 3 Horadada Falcons # 16 29 4 * 1 Point deducted for reporting infringement # 2 )deducted for failing to field a full side
L O/W 22 15 31 12 42 10 43 8 50 10 52 8 56 3 61 5 63 1
Diff 707 454 50 64 15 -104 -413 -321 -452
Pts 175 154 125 118 110 102 82 76 62
V OYAGER OYAGER DIVISION
La Siesta Pioneers 98 (6) EmIsle Moonrakers 106 (8) San Luis Vulcans 82 (2) El Rancho Broncos 93 (4)
Vistabella Eagles 110 (8) El Rancho Pintos 92 (6) Quesada Diamonds 124 (12) Emerald Isle Neptunes 115 (10)
P W D L El Rancho Pintos 16 62 3 31 Emerald Isle Neptunes 16 60 1 35 Quesada Diamonds 16 55 4 37 La Siesta Pioneers 16 48 2 46 Mazarron Mariners 16 42 4 50 Emerald Isle Moonrakers 16 43 0 53 Vistabella Eagles # 16 40 2 54 El Rancho Broncos 16 36 3 57 San Luis Vulcans 16 36 1 59 # 4 )deducted for failing to field a full team
O/W 10 13 11 7 8 6 7 6 4
Diff 571 236 131 -85 -16 -123 -188 -277 -249
Pts 147 147 136 112 104 98 92 87 81
Saturday and Sunday 12/13th March, MonteMar held their Internal Final's Weekend, A very good couple of days Finals in very good weather. Men's Singles Champion, Ronnie Cairns. Ladies Singles Champion, Pauline Woodfine. (see pic). They both now Qualify for the Champion of Champions in April. Monday 14th March, MonteMar Matadors were Away to Vistabella Albatrosses, Winning on 2 Rinks. Keith Simpson, Val Hignett, Skip Tony Finan 24-22. Denise Ashberry, June Young, Skip Alan Ashberry 16-10. Shots, Matadors 90 Vistabella 127. Points, Matadors 4 - VB 10. This means that MonteMar Matadors have
kept their A Division Status in both Monday and Fridays Leagues for next season. Monday 14th March, MonteMar Toreadors were at Home to La Marina Pathfinders, Winning on just 1 Rink. Howie Williams, Leslie Jones, Skip Ron Jones 20-8. Shots, Toreadors 82 Pathfinders 101. Points, Toreadors 2 Pathfinders 12. This means that MonteMar Toreadors are in on Mondays the B Division, and on Fridays the C Division for next season. For further info contact Brian 966 790 606. and at www.montemarbowls.com also at info@montemarbowls.com and on Facebook
SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB REPORT 18.03.16. by Sheila Cammack. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS played 12th & 13th : LADIES SINGLES: Kath Reid beat Ann Holland. MEN'S SINGLES: Russell Marks beat Colin Potter. LADIES PAIRS: June Jones/Sabrina Marks bt Ros Holmes/Fay Beattie. MEN'S PAIRS: Derrick Cooper/Ray Robson bt Vic Slater/Paul Parkes. MIXED PAIRS: Sabrina & Russell Marks beat June & Keith Jones. MIXED TRIPLES: Steve Simmons/ Sabrina & Russell Marks beat Kath Reid/Julian Pering/Giuseppe Galelli. MIXED FOURS: June Jones/Darren Johnson/Colin Lindgren/Keith Jones beat Walter Lang/Brenda Brown/Les Bedford/Barry Edwards. DRAWN 2 WOOD PAIRS: Giuseppe Galelli/Paul Parkes beat Ray Pollock/Angie Goodfellow. The last matches of the SABA, CBBA & FED 4's leagues have been completed; we finally get a breathing space as the VC League begins. Monday 14th March, Klingons away v Emerald Isle Titans; useful points; 6pts -8, 84shots-117. Winners: Lynne Morris, Keith Roberts, Tom Hill 23-10, Scott Malden, Darren Johnson, Brian Pocock 18-16, Margaret Morrison, Ray Pollock, Phil Morrachan 17-15. Trekkers, Bye. Romulans home to Vistabella Drivers, 4pts-8, 98shots-120. Winners: Derek Barker, Tony Campbell, Walter Lang 18-17, Kath Waywell, Sue Ross, Peter Fuller 31-15. Vulcans home v Quesada Diamonds, a tough match, 2pts-12, 82shots-124. Winners: Dennis Andrew, Brenda Brown, Ray Watmough 23-12. W/League Wednesday 16th Orcas at home to San Miguel, an enjoyable morning; shots 91-83, 10pts-2. Winners: Neil Morrison, Scott Malden, June Jones, Keith Jones 18-17, Ann Holland, Keith Phillips,
Greenlands Bowls Club In the SABA Enterprise league, the Maples were away to La Siesta Appollos. Final score was.....Total shots for 91. Total shots against 113. Points for - 4. Points against - 10. Winning rinks were - Dave Thompson, Sheila Stead, Mel Brown.. 22 shots to 13. Jean Thompson, Florence Edwards, Mike Edwards. 26 shots to 10. In the Winter League Greenlands were at home to Bonalba. Final score was - Total shots for - 97.
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RESULTS AND FINAL TABLES - MONDAY 14 MARCH La Siesta Apollos 113 (10) Vistabella Albatrosses 127 (10) Quesada Pearls 145 (14) La Marina Explorers 68 (0) Emerald Isle Titans 117 (8)
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Total shots against - 80. Points for 8. Points against - 4. Winning rinks were ....Dave Thompson, Mary Lockley, Florence Edwards, Mike Edwards. - 17 shots to 15. Phil Lockley, Sheila Stead, John Obrien, Mel Brown.- 23 shots to 17. Bernadette McDonnell, Zoe Wilcock, Jim Wilcock, Mike Kelly. - 32 shots to 4.In the Fed Fours The Bulls were at home to San Miguel Choctaws. Final score was .....Total shots for 57. total shots against - 47. Points for - 5. points against - 3. Winning rink was - Jean Thompson, Joan Oliver, David Thompson, Jim Oliver. 26 shots to 7. In the VCL the jasmines were away to Quesada Lions, final result was Total shots for - 72. Total shots against - 95. Points for - 4. points against - 8. Winning rinks were - Ladies singles, Mary Lockley. Trips - Jean Thompson, Joan Oliver, Dave Webb. Congratulations to all of our teams in the SABA leagues who against the odds have maintained their league positions, Well done everyone. Greenlands Bowls Club welcomes new members. Please contact Haley on 966844399 for enquiries about joining.
Darren Johnson, Sabrina Marks 20-13, Kath Reid, Peter McEneany, Noel Verity, Brian Pocock 19-16, Sheila Cammack, Angie Goodfellow, Julian Pering, Russell Marks 19-18. Belugas away v La Marina, useful points 4-8, 76shots-84. Winners: Irene Everett, Derek Smith, Kevin Hull, Barry Edwards 19-16, Jean Parkes, John Moss, Ray Clarke, Paul Parkes 22-6. Fed 4's Thursday 17th Ospreys home v San Miguel Apaches; shots 46-52, 2pts-6. Winners: June Jones, Shirley Verity, Noel Verity, Keith Jones 21-15. Condors: away v Quesada Leopards a good result, 6 points-2, shots 51-43. Winners: Irene Everett, Sheila Cammack, Vic Slater, Roy Cordell 24-13, Ros Holmes, Kath Reid, Les Bedford, Giuseppe Galelli 19-11. Bazas: home v Horadada, good result 6pts-2, shots 56-49. Winners: Margaret Clarke, Kevin Hull, Ray Clarke, Barry Edwards 20-11, Tony Campbell, Fay Beattie, Charlie Marigold, Peter Cox 24-9. FED VC League: Friday 18th : SL Falcons away v La Marina, no info SL Kestrels home v Country Bowls Herons, not a good morning, 2pts-10, shots 81-100. Winners: Jan Pocock, Neil Morrison, Roy Cordell, Brian Pocock 24-16. Club website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com
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San Miguel Golf Society at La Torre. March 16th, 2016. Two days short of a year since SMGS last visited La Torre, and whilst the weather encountered on this occasion was much better than the pretty wet conditions then, the sandiest 18 holes around probably had several wishing they had gone for a paseo along the real stuff a few miles east than taking on the challenge of another bunker laden Nicklaus designed course. Whilst the greens were generally slick and a number of pin positions difficult, as well as the fairways narrow in places and water a major hazard on a number of holes, it was the size, placement and state of many of the bunkers that proved a major difficulty for many. Varying between light, fluffy and deep sand alongside fairways to wet, compacted and shallow sand greenside, principally due to the problem often found in the region of water from sprinklers dowsing the bunkers, and of a size often so vast that people seem to give up on raking them, if in fact there is a rake anywhere near, they were incredibly inconsistent. Luck of where in them your ball actually lay became a major factor. In addition, it seems those living alongside the course like to wander through the sand to take short cuts. It was the first time this writer has seen bicycle tracks through bunkers on a golf course, and 30 metre trails to adjoining gardens. Still, of the 29 members and 4 guests playing, some dealt well with the difficulties, the two stand out scores of the day being posted in Silver Category, with Karen Simpson’s 36 points coming second only to the excellent score posted by Steve Belshaw of 39 points.
Marg Birtwistle (31 on CB), 2nd Karen Simpson (36) and 1st, with by far the best score of the day and the only player to break par, Steve Belshaw with 39 points. Gold Category: 4th John Aitchison (31), 3rd Ivan Hanak (32 on CB), 2nd Jack Simpson (32 on CB) and 1st Steve Higgins with 34 points. The Abacus was won by Phil de Lacy. Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Norman Padmore (3), Grattan Forber (5), Karen Simpson (9), Marg Birtwistle (11), Tony Smale (15) and Steve Higgins (17). The Best Guest prize this week was won by Sue Gee with 29 points. Our thanks go to the staff at La Torre golf course for their contribution to the day. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Barry Roehrig a call on 966 731 033 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers. Next Wednesday, March 23rd, we will be at La Finca.
The day’s stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Brian Mulligan (32 on CB), 3rd Tommy Boyle (32 on CB), 2nd Grattan Forber (34 on CB) and 1st, with an identical score but winning thanks to having a better back nine, Chris Hamblett. Silver Category: 4th Peter Reed (31 on CB), 3rd
Country Bowls Club 18 March By StJohn Broadhurst The weekend of the 12/13 March saw the finals of the Club Championships. With some excellent bowling over the two days the winners, who will go forward to the Champion of Champions, were: Ladies Singles – Brenda Jiggins. Men’s Singles – Del Gunning. Ladies Pairs – Brenda Jiggins and Dot Davies. Men’s Pairs – Derek Jiggins and John Wright. Mixed Pairs – Sandra McIlroy and John Rimmer. Triples – Carole Donnellan, Trish Dix and Dennis Birkett. Rinks – Del Gunning, Sheila Whitehall, John Rimmer and Peter Whitehall. In the Men’s Plate event, which did not qualify for the C of C, the winner was StJohn Broadhurst. Well done to all the winners as well as the beaten finalists and all those others who took part and made it a great Championships. The final game of the SABA Discovery league was on Monday, 14 March and the Flamingos entertained local rivals Horadada Falcons at the Valle. The matches finished all square at three wins each, but the Flamingos took the extra points by winning the long game. Sandra McIlroy, Sheila Whitehall and Peter Whitehall 33-11. Ben Noke, Trish Dix and Andy White 25-10. Pat Patton, Phil Warrington and Brian Patton 23-9. Overall shots Flamingos 115 (8 pts) Falcons 97 (6 pts). It was also the final game of the Federated Fours league on Thursday, 17 March with La Marina being entertained at the Valle by the Herons. With both teams level on points at the foot of the table it was a must win game for the Herons and it was a close game throughout. With two games finished it was one win each, with the Herons having a shot difference of plus 4. It was a tense last three ends which ended in a draw, so the overall win and survival went to the Herons. Peter Robins, Audrey Holliman, Derek Jiggins, Peter Dix 24-14. Keith Holliman, Bryan Kirk, Dot Davies and Dennis Birkett 17-17. Overall shots Herons 51 (5 pts) La Marina 47 (3 pts). As one league finishes, so another starts and on Friday, 18 March the Herons kicked off their campaign in the Federated VCL with a trip to San Luis to take on the Kestrels. It was a good start for the Herons with wins in four of the five disciplines as well as the long game. Winners were Brenda Jiggins (Ladies Singles) 21-16. Brian Patton (Men’s Singles) 21-14. Peter Dix and John Rimmer (Pairs) 16-12. Carole Donnellan, Trish Dix and Dennis Birkett (Triples) 25=15. Overall shots Herons 100 (10 pts) Kestrels 81 (2 pts). www.countrybowlsclub.com
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Vistabella bowls report Sponsored by Autos Direct & TV choice By Lynne Bishop Thank you to those who attended the AGM, the meeting went well, the club is running smoothly and we look forward to welcoming new members, let it be known ...this club is NO windier than any other, we are such nice people and very competitive! The last of the SABA Leagues concluded on Monday with the ALBATROSSES at home to Monte Mar Matadors, they finished well with four winning rinks. B Regan, A Brown & M Furness 3015. L Watkins, D Howard & E Bishop 23-9. S Pearson, B Brown & I Kenyon 24-14. O Ratcliffe, C Watkins & B Dunn 18-12. Shots, VB 127 (10) - 90 (4) MM. The DRIVERS away to San Luis Romulans were on form with four wins, P Rafferty, B Kelman & B Corbishley 26-9. F Barclay, B Ewart & B Norris 26-14. S Kirk, B Pointon & C Thorpe 19-13. Mo Foulcer, Pat Rafferty & G Thorpe 17-13. Shots, VB 120 (10) - 98 (4) SL. The EAGLES away to La Siesta Pioneers had wins on three rinks, S Cox, P Bagwell & M Cox 37-8. R Hind, D Watt & B Prockter 18-8. R Savage, K Savage & D Hudson 17-15. Shots, VB 110 (8) - 96 (6) LS. Well done to all the team captains and their players, fingers crossed for the Drivers hopefully getting the promotion they deserve. WINTER LEAGUE sponsored by One-Way Services & Telitec. The team were up the road at the Emerald Isle where they earned themselves another good win. L Bishop, S Pearson, Barry Norris & I Kenyon 27-14. B Regan, J Bowman, A Brown & E Bishop 20-12. O Ratcliffe, A Leggatt, C Watkins & B Dunn 22-11. S Burrows, B Brown, M Regan & G Thorpe 14-14. Shots, VB 97 (9) - 67 (3) EI. VCL. As soon as one league ends a new one begins, the Blue VIKING team's first match was re arranged for this coming Monday but the Red SAXON's team had a successful morning up at Monte Mar where Ken Cuthbert won the Men's singles handsomely 21-3. The Pairs duo of Charlie Watkins & Barry Norris won 20-8 also our fours team of Andy Leggatt, Beryl Regan, Mike Regan & Ian Kenyon had a win of 17-12. That's a great result guys. Shots, VBV 73 (8) - 66 (4) MML. All club Champions will be mentioned next week.
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SAMM Pursuit Racing Five boats took part in the 4th SAMM Pursuit Race; two Sailfish, Mistral and Sirocco from the Balaton Group; two Gambas, Uno and Quatro from the Shoestring Group plus the RS Vareo. The start sequence was Sailfish first, the Gambas 3mins 15secs later, finally the Vario another 4mins later. In the first race Sirocco started well but was soon pressured by Uno. Sirocco was passed and it looked like clear sailing for Uno once the last buoy was rounded, however the wind veered and she was forced off the best course. The Vario saw the opportunity, powered up and managed to win by about 3 meters. In the second race Mistral and Sirocco got a good start on a 30° tack towards the first buoy. In the 3mins before their start, the wind dropped and both Gambas were delayed by another 2mins until the wind kicked in from a different direction and both started, followed by the Vario. They could all sail straight for the buoy leaving both Sailfish way out on their original tack. Quatro battled with the Vareo, and
there was close sailing between Uno and Mistral but Uno had the speed, even though "reefed”, to get home ahead of the competition. The third race was real excitement and close because the handicaps were adjusted giving the Gambas and Vareo an extra 15secs delay. Sirocco took a different tack to the first buoy to find Mistral bearing down on her. A quick 180deg flick round the buoy and he should be ahead but was there enough room? No, and a very loud "thud" echoed over the Mar Menor . The Vario took the lead with Uno chasing. Round the last buoy the Vario was headed off the sailing line by a wind shift. Uno pulled tight round the buoy, got a higher and shorter course to the finish, went into the lead but then the wind shifted again forcing her off course. The gust dropped leaving Uno with little forward motion, the Vario found wind but Uno managed to get moving when the Vario came up level. They sailed neck and neck for the last 20 meters with the Vario "pinching it" by half a meter at the finish. www.sailingmarmenor.com
San Miguel Bowls Club San Miguel Meteors knew last week that they had won their league and couldn't be caught, then went on to win their last game 14 points to nil against La Marina Explorers. Anita, Lyn G, Cyril 29-10: Val, Chris, Stuart D 30-9: Stuart H, Don, Brian 23-19: Chris P, Noel, Lee 32-8: Cliff, Malcolm, Steve 25-10: Allan, Don, Lin M 21-16. Total Shots 164 to 68. Fantastic result, Well done to you all. The Comets were at home to Greenlands winning 9 points to 3. Carl, Jim, Ann 27-10: Meg, Peter R, Bob D 27-16: Mike B, Frank, Bill 35-12: Sheila E, Sandy, Brian 20-7: Bob N, David C, Barbara 18-18. Shots 139 to 79. Well done. In the Fed Fours, the Choctaws had a brilliant result last week against Emerald Isle winning on all rinks. Lee, Brian, Mary, Lin 1511: Noel, Mick, Chris C, Stuart D 19-13: Allan, Gail, Lynn, Fred 17-15. Total shots 51 - 39. 8 points to San Miguel. This week they played Greenlands Bulls, coming away with 3 points. Allan, Gail, Lynn, Fred 21-12: Lee, Brian, Mary, Lin 19-19. Total shots 47 for, against 57. The Apaches had a really good result away against San Luis Ospreys , winning 6 points to 2. Superb bowling (not lucky) by Jan Farmer, Eileen McLaren, Nancy Campbell, Alan Campbell 19-13: Jan Allen, Paul Thomas, Brian Allen, John Staden 18-12. Shots 52 to San Miguel, 46 to San Luis. The Winter League had some very close games, but only managed 2 points. Anita Brown, Mick Rogers Dave & Lynn Greenland 19-15. Total shots 83 for, 91 against. San Miguel Mavericks had a good start to the season in the VCL league, at home against Quesada Tigers, with 10 points to 2. Winners were, Ladies singles Pat McEwan 21-6: Pairs Nancy & Alan Campbell 18-10: Triples Jan Allen, Paul Thomas, Dave McEwan 24-10: Rinks Carol Rudge, Brian Miller, Brian Allen, Lyn Miller 31-9. Total Shots 110 to San Miguel, 56 to Quesada. Don't forget, any proposals for the AGM must be in before 23rd March. The AGM is on Thursday 7th April at Cheers Bar, 0930 for 1000. The list is still up for the Presentation evening on 26th April at Fairways - see Janet Thomas for menu and further details. WASPS are still going strong on Wednesday afternoons, €5 for bowling, shoes, woods and tuition if required. All welcome at 1.30. For further details of San Miguel Bowls Club, please contact President Eileen Potts telephone 966730376 or Secretary Pat McEwan telephone 966714257.
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Gutsy display earns 10 man Torry victory Torry travelled to the impressive 16,000 capacity Nuevo Castalia stadium on Sunday to take on 3rd place Castellon. Fresh from the superb victory over Elche, Pedreno's men were in high spirits, looking for revenge from the reverse home fixture defeat. But unfortunately, he did not have the services of key defenders Martin (injured) and Jorge (suspended). Castellon manager Ramon Caldere meanwhile has installed a winning mentality into his squad, unbeaten in their last 6 matches and scoring goals for fun. Ex Castellon players Javi Selvas and Suarez certainly had a point to prove, as their team mates set out to banish thoughts of recent away day blues. In front of 1,700 fans, Torry rolled up their sleeves to record a superb backs to the wall victory. Things started badly before kick off when Luis Carlos failed a late fitness test, giving Carrasco the chance of a rare start. And it was the little man who gave his side a 24th min lead. Suarez sent in a near post corner, which Carrasco stooped to head home, against the run of play as their host had been dominating the match up till then. They almost doubled their lead when a great break from Suarez to Higon then Rafa, but faced with a 3 on 1 situation, Rafa shot tamely into the keeper's hands. On 34 mins, Miguel came to Torry's rescue, pulling off a top class save from Juanra. On 40 mins the Suarez/Carrasco almost paid dividends again, but the latter shot just wide. Castellon bombarded the Torry goal for the remainder of the half, with Tariq
CD Castellon ...............1 CD Torrevieja ...............2 missing a clear cut opportunity to put his side ahead. It was a case of as you were in the 2nd half, as Castellon did all but score. On the hour mark, Miguel save point blank from Tariq, but 9 mins later, he was guilty of not only conceding a penalty, but saw red for his troubles. His foul on Ebwelle inside the box resulted in a sending off, and even though Tariq put the ball in the net, the award of a penalty had been given, and the goal ruled out. There was a 6 min delay before sub Kike entered the pitch, and his first touch was to brilliantly save Tariq's spot kick. Shortly afterwards Kike pulled off a brave close range save,
but then the introduction of Lewis and Sanchez seemed to relieve some of the pressure. Sanchez put Lewis in for a 1 on 1 opportunity, but the moment was wasted and he shot wide. Not to be perturbed, Sanchez skipped through the defence, and rammed the ball home to double Torry's lead. In the 1st of 7 mins of stoppage time, Kike again saved brilliantly, but could not stop Antonio scrambling home a consolation goal on 95 mins. In addition to Miguel's sending off, ref Jose Yuste booked Vicente, Higon and Kike, plus 2 home players. Torry now sit comfortably in 10th position, with still many more points to play for. On Sun 27 Mar, ko 5pm, Torry welcome Torre Levante to Vicente Garcia stadium for another tough div 3 encounter.
Carp - R - Us Club News On Saint Patrick’s day, Thursday the 17th of March, the Carp-R-Us anglers fished round 4 of the Spring series, on the Eden canal stretch of the river Segura. The winning fisherman with the luck of the Irish today was Steve Collins with 1.76kg. Second was Mark Foden with 1.44kg, third Steve Fell with 0.86kg and in fourth place Derek King with 0.74kg. Next weeks match is a visit to the very lovely but very hard to fish Embalse de Ojos [Blanca] in Murcia. Pegs as normal at 8.00am and fishing from 9.00 to 2.00pm. The Clubs next Quiz night will be on Tuesday the 29th of March, starting at 7.30pm. The cost is 1 Euro per person and teams to a
Spanglish Golf Society at La Serena on 16th March 2016. For this months meeting the Spanglish Golf Society and a group of 24 players visited the established course at La Serena taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services. The weather was good and this was a bright and sunny March day although it did go cold in mid afternoon wind which reflected in the scores. The winners on the day were as follows: 1st – Mervyn Evans - 39 points, 2nd – Mark Singfield – 34 points 3rd – Geoff Wetton - 33 points 1st Category 2 – Barry Dexter - 21 points Nearest the Pins – Paul Owen and Mervyn Evans Best Front 9 – Steve Birkett – 18 pts, Back 9 – Terry Drayton – 18 pts Football Card – Joe Valente Balls Lost Sweep (145 ) – Steve Birkett.Brian Proctor & Alan Cooper (148) After the game we returned to the Spanglish bar, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their support. Our next friendly day fixture is at Vistabella on Wednesday 6th April 2016 and the monthly meeting is at Bonalba on 20th April 2016 and both are already almost fully booked. If you are interested in joining the society call Paul Cawte on 966731223 or Graham Hall on 664692638 or better still pop into the bar. Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.
maximum of 6 can take part in this interesting fun Quiz. Our next Club meeting will be held at the Bar on Sunday the 3rd of April, subject to confirmation, with the Committee at 10.30 and this is followed by the General meeting at 11.00am.. The Clubs home is at the very popular Bar Restaurant El Alto La Dolores which is to be found just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar. The Carp-R-Us web site is at www.carp-r-us.weebly.com. Here you will find all the latest information about the Club.
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