Costa blanca leader edition 623

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TOXIC FUMES FINALLY PLUGGED AT BURNING WASTE TIP ver 100 people attended the Forum organized

by C.L.A.R.O. and the Altamira Community of Las Ramblas on Friday afternoon at Las Ramblas Golf Club to explain and discuss developments in the ongoing campaign to end the dangers to both health and the environment posed by the illegal waste tip in Campoamor.

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Present on the occasion were Councillors of Orihuela and Pilar de la Horadada. In addition to C.L.A.R.O. and

the Altamira Community, speakers included a representative of the action group against illegal waste tips VERTIVEGA, a Deputy from the regional Valencia parliament and a senior official from the Department of the Environment in the Valencia regional government.

Speakers traced the history of the waste tip located originally in the municipality of Orihuela and in Pilar de la Horadada after the separation of Pilar from Orihuela in 1986.

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At the invitation of “Chatters”, a friendly group that meets in The Pasty Shack in Los Alcazares, “The Deadwood Stage Company presented an informal 50 minute entertainment on Wednesday 15th June.

This was the first public performance of the new group which enabled 14 members to give a humorous selection of poems, monologues and short sketches.

The morning’s presentation opened with 2 verses of the well known “Deadwood Stage” song with appropriately altered words. Pauline Shaw sang an unaccompanied heartfelt solo, which was much enjoyed by the audience.

Predominantly the society aims to ‘act’ rather than ‘sing’ and ‘dance’, but there’s always the opportunity in the future for all three if required for their choice of material.

“Deadwood” meets once a week on a Wednesday morning until the heat makes it too uncomfortable but in the autumn will probably step up their rehearsals for their winter programme.

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Referendum Roadshow takes to the water One of the most notable clashes took place on the River Thames between Nigel Farage and Bob Geldhof

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hursday sees one of the most important decisions to be made by the British public, as the vote takes place as to whether the United Kingdom should remain a member of the European Union.

The “in” or “out” campaigners have both been laying out their arguments for their side with numerous celebrities jumping on the almost literal bandwagon rallying support of their own opinion. One of the most notable clashes took place on the River Thames when Nigel Farage, who himself has seen a spike in coverage through the media despite the poor performance of his last electoral campaign, faced off by former pop star Bob Geldof which led to a slow speed boat chase between two laden craft as power dinghies meandered through the waterway, with fishermen turning a low powered water jet on one of those whilst Geldof questioned how many debates about the fishing industry Farage had actually attended, away from the pomp of the media battle and in the grim reality of actually representing the voters.

In Spain, there has been fear and trepidation as warnings that Brits may find themselves expelled and sent back to the UK, Gibraltar would once again be claimed as part of Spain and those who have chosen to live in the sun may lose the right to any benefits once they return.

Polls lead in both ways depending on the political bias of the newspaper reporting the figures. Not necessarily their fault, they only report what their readers claim and if those readers already express a bias it is bound to lean towards the same direction as the publication.

There are many independent polls too but they also contradict each other. The only truth that did come out this week was the overall shock and disgust at the brutal killing of Joe Cox MP, a victim of “The well of hatred killed”, according to Jeremy Corbin, but it is that hatred and confusion which have been fuelling opinion over the lack or real facts and information. Ironically, considering the Farage / Geldof battle reported earlier, Cox lived on a houseboat on the Thames with her family and her home became a floral tribute following the tragedy.

Of course the reality is nobody really knows what outcome the decision will make either way. The majority of people are still recognising that they are “confused” by the whole thing, so much so many might not even opt to vote, but come Thursday, the decision will be made and with time fast moving out to get your postal vote in, move quick to decide, “Should I stay or should I go”.

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STILL NO DATE FOR ORIHUELA COSTA SCHOOL Despite the award of the contract early last month there is still no commencement date for the new Playas de Orihuela Infant and Junior School, according to the Valencia Ministry of Education although a spokesman did day that work would start ‘imminently.’

After 13 years in ‘temporary accommodation’ the authorities say that they are keen to see the building work underway but they were unable to be more specific by providing an actual date.

A lack of information raised complaints from parents earlier this week, as they say they will continue to demonstrate until they see tangible evidence of construction.

The tender to construct the new school was awarded for an amount of 6.6 million euros after more than a year of negotiations. The build is said to be 18 months, so even with an immediate start it is unlikely to be ready until early 2018 with entry unlikely before the start of the 2018/19 academic year.

CHECKMATE The first School Chess Olympiad was held in Guardamar last week in the Reina Sofia Park. It was organised by the local school of chess in conjunction with AMPAS, the Ayuntamiento and the town's municipal schools.

Almost 100 children took part in the event, many of them still learning, but it was a great advert for the game which is widely supported by many clubs in the Vega Baja.

TECHNO MUSIC CONCERT CONFIRMED

After disagreements between the Ayuntamiento and promoters were finally resolved Im sure that residents of Torrevieja will be delighted to know that Electromar has confirmed that it will once again be staging its technomusic concert in the Park Antonio Soria next month.

The show will be operate on 4 separate stages on 16 July and already the signs are that they will be playing to a full house.

Significantly, one stage will be reserved for music and artists from the Revival nightclub, in Los Montesinos that was closed down in February 2013, said to be an icon of night culture in Spain over the last decade.

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AKI OPENS IN ORIHUELA

The new AKI DIY superstore in Orihuela opened its doors this week, located in the Centro Comercial Ociopia situado on calle Obispo Victorio Oliver

With an investment of 1,900,000 euro, Aki Orihuela is spread over 2,100 square metres of floor space dedicated to your DIY needs, offering everything from tools and decoration to gardening and grouting, and also boasts of 1,320 free parking spaces for patrons.

The opening of the store was a welcome addition to the commercial centre, not least that it offers a DIY store in the same location where others before it have failed, but moreover because it has created 39 new jobs in the area, 17 direct and 22 indirect, which have all been awarded to local residents, the majority (60%) to local women.

Aki Bricolage already has 40 stores in Spain in which more than 1,400 employees work. According to Cristina Porter, manager of the store, “The opening of this new centre is not only creating jobs and boosting the economy of the area, it is also an opportunity for the people of Orihuela to become familiar with small improvements and repairs at home. In Aki Orihuela, our specialists will guide customers and can solve any doubts you may have”.

Aki Orihuela will open from Monday to Saturday (and Sundays when authority is given) from 9 in the morning until 10 at night.

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FROM PAGE 1 CLARO members with Antonio Estañ Garcia, Diputada of the Valencia Parliament

An operational license was granted by Orihuela in the 1980’s but later revoked by the Valencia Government when the construction boom produced residential developments and golf courses close to the site, principally in Orihuela. The waste tip is illegal in that it was never supervised and controlled by the authorities and after it was closed the process of decomposition resulted in the emission, over the period of many years, of toxic fumes and obnoxious smells which seriously affected the health of those residents of Las Ramblas, living barely a kilometre away from the site.

Joint action in 2014, initiated by C.L.A.R.O. and the Altamira community, aided by the expertise of VERTIVEGA, resulted in legal denuncias and an intensive media campaign, locally and nationally.

Legal action resulted in the operation of the tip being brought before both the criminal and the environment courts and an intervention by the new government in Valencia requiring the owners of the site to present a plan to seal the waste tip and put an end to the emission of toxic gases.

Sealing of the waste tip by the deposit of thousands of tons of sand and earth was completed recently and the escape of gases has now been ended, positive results of the joint action by C.L.A.R.O. and Altamira residents of Las Ramblas which were welcomed by all participants. The end of suffering from the effects of the tip was considered a tremendous achievement which no one had expected in the space of two years. However, in the discussion it became clear that this was considered to only be a first step with further action required by the Valencia government that would consist of ensuring that any continued decomposition did not constitute dangers of new escapes of toxic fumes or damage to the ground and ground water below the mountain of rubbish. Also it is apparent that studies are still being carried out which will need to be approved by Valencia prior to the next phase of the clean up.

Finally there would be the question of how to remove the neutralized waste either by physical removal or a process of microbial removal and regeneration.

Satisfaction with the results of this determined campaign to defend the rights of residents and protect them from dangers to their health were evident in the course of the Forum but so too was the message that efforts should not be relaxed and would have to be maintained to put a definitive end to the suffering which had been inflicted on residents through the shortcomCLARO ings of the political system for Press so many years.

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Rural Robbers caught Red Handed

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fficers from the Guardia Civil in Alicante have arrested six people aged between 20 and 44, all of Spanish nationality and from the same family, suspected of stealing more than a thousand plastic boxes, a generator, three irrigation pumps, and two vans.

The thefts were committed across the provinces of Alicante and Murcia and have an estimated value in the region of 300,000 euro, In order to try to remain undetected, the gang, comprised of five men and a woman, would alternate the use of the two vans so that the farmers would not recognise them whilst they carried out surveillance and then enacted the thefts.

However, a dedicated team of Guardia Civil officers from Torrevieja, who were based in Almoradí in order to investigate rural thefts, managed to catch the group red handed whilst they were taking items from a premises at the La Pedrera reservoir in Torremendo.

In the location where the gang were caught, they had caused 15,000 euro worth of economic damage and had loaded a generator and oil into their van. Upon checking their identity the officers found that one of the gang was known to the authorities for selling stolen items to recycling plants, most of which had been intercepted and returned to their rightful owners.

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Torrevieja Lifeguards protest job cuts

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fter an announcement by the Cruz Roja that 71 lifeguards would be made redundant this year, the workers took to the front of Torrevieja town hall to protest the job losses, and air their frustrations over the threats of drones replacing them on the beaches.

The group also wanted to emphasise the point that lifesaving is a service and should not be treated as a business, although it is also fair to say that this argument is somewhat weakened by the fact they receive a wage for performing the duties.

Less of their anger seemed to be pointed towards the private contractors who have been sweeping through the area in recent years snapping up contracts which would or could normally be fulfilled by the Cruz Roja, these contractors who win the tenders by offering lower prices and, in some cases, allegedly providing inferior services.

The unions point the responsibility directly at the provincial Cruz Roja for failing to secure the contracts for the seasonal workers. They also called the City Council to mediate the contractor to take the most of lifeguards. The group were welcomed to a meeting with the Torrevieja council in order for them to address their frustrations, although the council themselves have pointed out that the bidding and tender process is out of their hands.

Meanwhile, the delayed tender process for providing lifeguards in Orihuela is set to come to a close, although it is not known if the Cruz Roja has bid to provide that service, which would take it away from the private sector firms if successful.

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Valencia bans Live Animal Circuses The regional government of Valencia unanimously approved the banning of circuses which use live animals throughout the community.

Valencia has now become the second autonomy in Spain to adopt an initiative of this kind, after Catalonia had already adopted the move. A number of municipalities within the region had already adopted the ban themselves, but this latest regional initiative enforces the ban across all 24.

The initiative urges the PSOE and Compromís led government of the Generalitat yo initiate a dialogue with those responsible for circuses to stipulate terms and deadlines for the completion of the use of wild animals and their convenient relocation. The measure seeks to stop the installation of tents with animals in the cities of Valencia before the “inability to adequately meet their physiological, mental and social necessity” are met.

All political groups with representation (PP, PSOE, Compromís, Ciudadanos and Podemos) voted in favour of the initiative to be included in the amendment of the regional laws enforced through the Department of Agriculture.

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MELODY MAKERS DELIGHT AT THE BOULEVARD housands of happy shoppers at Zenia Boulevard were treated to some fantastic entertainment on Sunday when the Costa's leading chorus, Melody Makers International, performed three times in aid of the children's charity, Debra - The Butterfly Children.

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The charity supports those unfortunate children with the disease Epidermylosis Bullosa (EB) which leaves them with abject bruising or scarring - even to the slightest touch.

Melody Makers, under their conductor Nigel Hopkins, performed a superb medley of songs from both 'Phantom of the Opera' and the Abba movie 'Mamma Mia!' to rapturous applause from the thousands of shoppers who were enjoying an evening outing to the popular centre.

Notable amongst the performers were both Verity Hall, who compere Simon Morton from Sunshine FM described as 'the 18 year old

'singing sensation', superbly soaring above the Boulevard with music from 'My Fair Lady', and Nigel Hopkins himself, who performed the Harry Secombe classic 'If I Ruled The World'.

Melody Makers will continue to support for The Debra charity (they raised €3,000 at their January concert) at the weekend with 'A Century of Popular Songs' at the Orihuela Costa Resort on 25th June.

Tickets for both the afternoon (2pm) and evening (8pm) performances are available from La Ponderosa Gift Shop at La Zenia C.C.; also at the Card Place at both Punta Prima and Benimar, and at the Debra shops, San Fulgencio and Quesada.

If Sunday was anything to go by audiences are in for some fabulous entertainment!

Theatre Group on Song for RBL

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ormally having to rely on street collections and poppy boxes there was a pleasant surprise for members of the Royal British Legion last Thursday evening when the good folk of the Campoverde Theatre Group attended the monthly meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch with a cheque to the value of 712 euro.

The money was the receipts from the recent review ‘Somme’ Memories of a Century which the group played to three packed houses in San Miguel last month.

The cheque was presented by Pat Jarnet who was

accompanied by cast members Carron Porter, Jan Holden, Graham Pink.

A similar amount was also presented to the Military Charity ‘Help For Heroes’.

Campoverde Theatre Group are now working on their next Production, to be in the same format as the successful ‘Somme’ Revue, a supper show, which will be performed at the Phoenix Nights on 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th of October, entitled GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN , A TRIBUTE TO THE STARS.....remembering the celebrities that have died in the last 12 months

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Ladies Dancing Donation The photograph shows Diane Daniels presenting a cheque for 1,500€ to Tomas and Ana from AIDEMAR, a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and their families.

The money was raised by Diane's Line Dancing Ladies who meet every Wednesday from 3.00-5.00pm at The Arches Café Bar, Los Alcazares

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

Irish Monk Discovers New Canary Island then loses it!

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ost people recognise the Canary Islands archipelago as being a cluster of seven inhabited islands. Of course, there are many more islets and rocky outcrops, which few people mention or know anything about. Personally, I regard the archipelago as consisting of eight inhabited islands, and those who have visited the beautiful, yet small island of La Graciosa, just off Lanzarote, will know what I mean. However, this story is about the ninth island, the ghost island, which is still being looked for…

The mysterious island of San Borondón, which is the Canarian name for an Irish monk called Saint Brendan of Clonfert, the Irish patron saint of travellers who lived around 500AD. Brendan was a monk in Tralee, County Kerry, who sailed in a small boat with 14 fellow monks into the Atlantic Ocean, in search of the New World. In true Irish fashion, best retold with a glass or two of Guinness, the story goes that Brendan met with fire hurling demons, a variety of monstrous creatures, and floating

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The St Brendan Voyage window at St Fenit Church, Tralee

crystal columns, which were possibly icebergs; they also rescued three other monks from the inhospitable waters of the Atlantic. Eventually, they landed on an island where they found trees and a great deal of vegetation; it many ways, it was a true Garden of Eden. The monks lived on the island for six years when one day, as they were celebrating mass, the island began to move in the water, described as rather like a whale. After many trials and tribulations, Brendan eventually found his way back to Ireland with many a tale to tell over his glass of mead.

At the time, it was thought that the monks had reached the shores of North America, or possibly other Atlantic islands, such as the Canary Islands. Over time, it was thought that this new island, now named San Borondón’, was an island within the Canaries archipelago, somewhere to the west of La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma.

Other sailors attempted to reach it, but when they got close to its shores, the island became covered with mist and vanished.

San Borondón existed in the minds of many people, with detailed accounts from sailors who claimed that they had landed and explored the island before it sank once again into the Atlantic Ocean. Indeed, in some early Atlantic treaties concerning the Canary Islands, there are references to “the islands of Canaria, already discovered or to be discovered”, just in case. Indeed, the Island of San Borondón is clearly referred to on several maps of the period.

In the 18th Century, tens of thousands of witnesses declared to the authorities that they had seen the ghostly island from the mountains of El Hierro. Despite further expeditions, the island would not yield its secrets. The persistence of this legend of the voyage of Saint Brendan to the Promised Land of the Saints, the Islands of Happiness and Fortune, remains to this day. It is still possible to talk to some of the residents of El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma who claim to have seen the island briefly before it sank once again into the brilliant blue waters of the Canary Islands.

“Let the Guanche drums resound and the conch shells blow, for the mysterious island is appearing in the midst of the waves: here comes San Borondón, showing up in the mist like a queen with the surf as suite…”

San Borondón – Cabrera/Santamaria 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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La Marina Hackers Golf Society

Annette English, volunteer fund raiser for the Elche Children's Care Home Charity, was invited to meet with members of La Marina Hackers Golf Society, in the Woodstock Bar, La Marina, to receive a donation of 100 euros for the children.

This donation was spent on sun cream to protect the children in this very hot weather we are having. So thank you to all the people involved - your donation means the children will not get sunburnt.

In the photo above is Annette with owner of the bar Jackie, along with some of the golf club members.

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Is Fashion your Passion?

IF FASHION IS YOUR PASSION AND YOU LOVE FOOD TOO! Then you can “Step Into Summer” with Glamour Glamour Fashions at Da Silva’s Restaurant – this fabulous fashion show at Da Silva’s Restaurant in Quesada is on Thursday 30th June 2016 Da Silva’s Restaurant a vibrant and exciting new restaurant in Quesada joins in to support The Children’s Home in Elche – just recently when being asked to donate a meal for two as an auction lot for the Summer Charity Ball owners Pedro and George along with one of the chefs Tommy started to ask volunteer Abi Johnson

a few questions about the charity. After two very short meetings they were ready to go with their first charity event at Da Silva’s.

The Step into Summer Fashion Show will be on Thursday 30th June. VIP tickets are on sale from the restaurant or can be reserved by email to sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk VIP tickets are €10 and this will include 5 FREE DRAW TICKETS and a full buffet lunch – a generous 50% of the ticket price will be going to THE CHILDREN'S HOME IN ELCHE VIP's are invited to a pre show preview from 11.00a.m. Fashion Sandals and Jewellery and Handbags. The Fashion Show is at 12.00 with chance to try before you buy and then again time to try on after the show until 1.30p.m. when the buffet lunch will be opened.

The food is exquisite and the presentation 5*- take a look at Trip Advisor and Da Silva’s fb page – you will not be disappointed when you visit. It is an assault of the senses!

There is also a FREE TO ENTER draw to win 2 VIP tickets worth €20 if anyone would like to enter they can call into Da Silva's in Quesada or they can email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk

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“All the world’s a stage.”

Are you interestred in theatre?

Rojales Pantomime Group are holding an open meeting on MONDAY 21st JUNE 6pm at the CULTURAL CENTRE in QUESADA Pop in and say Hello, bring a friend we will be glad to see you.

Rojales Pantomime Group are looking for new members with lots of exciting roles to be filled, both on stage and behind the scenes - no previous experience is necessary, Pantomime is a really fun and creative hobby, somewhere the whole family can get involved, getting on the stage is a great way to explore a different side of you and there is lots of fun, backstage, on stage in the limelight as a leading role or in the chorus. Are YOU hiding a secret talent that YOU would like to share with us? email: rojalespantomime@gmail.com Website: www.rojalespantomime.com

“Be on your guard” say Crime Watch Spain Whatever you do please don't facilitate personal details to the Web, Emails, Radio or Phone. There are too many crooks around trying to con you.

If you have a car digital remote facility please lock your car from inside to avoid some crooks people opening your car from outside using a long distance digital remote control.

When going out and about please don't carry too much money or business cards with you, and watch out for the pick pockets, especially at Mercadillos and Parking places.

When driving try to carry with you the driving license, your insurance payment slip or passport.

If you are caught without these documents you

will have about 7 days to take them to the Police Station, but we don't really know if they will fine you for no carrying them. This is Spain.

When going somewhere or returning home please look around for a few seconds, because these few seconds looking around could stop some crooks or robbers entering your house or your car..

Beforte you leave the parking place please check your car tyres.

When hiring a car from the Airport please make sure nobody is following you and when arriving to destination please look around and watch your belongings from the car to your house.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Anvil; 4 Anaemic; 8 Lectern; 9 Strum; 10 Null; 11 Narrator; 13 Fond; 14 Peal; 16 Perceive; 17 Vain; 20 Exact; 21 Ravioli; 22 Endorse; 23 Drawn.

DOWN: 1 All in one piece; 2 Vocal; 3 Leer; 4 Annual; 5 Assorted; 6 Marital; 7 Comprehension; 12 Ancestor; 13 Forward; 15 Averse; 18 Aroma; 19 Avid.

CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Steak; 4 Endives; 8 Genesis; 9 Norma; 10 Also; 11 Flamingo; 13 Port; 14 Etna; 16 Intimate; 17 Crib; 20 Unite; 21 Iranian; 22 Extreme; 23 Adept.

DOWN: 1 Signal failure; 2 Ennis; 3 Kiss; 4 Easels; 5 Dynamite; 6 Veranda; 7 Shadow cabinet; 12 Premiere; 13 Patriot; 15 Strive; 18 Rhine; 19 Gala.

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--- de Janeiro (3) 9.

Disastrous (11) 11. Go before (7) 12. Scottish landowner (5) 13. Churchman (6) 15. Light wind (6) 17. Speak slowly (5) 18. Get rid of (7) 20. Incompatible (11) 22. Fuss (3) 23. Proof (9)

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Expanse of water (3) Frilled lace (5) Hot spring (6) Alike (7) Group of islands (11) Supporter of Cromwell (9) Fear (11) Fanciful plan (4,5) Canvass (7) Handsome man (6) Middle-Eastern country (5) Vase (3)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z DOWN 2. I've gone out to compete (3) 3. Thus Ian upset a girl (5) 4. Car for a certain area of buildings (6) 5. Three-dimensional scene showing ten in the play (7) 6. It is a girl to decorate with delicate stuff (6,5) 7. After midnight heard it shone (9) 10. A trick in Who's Who, perhaps (4,3,4) 11. Singing girl accompanying Heather (9) 14. Ties with loud assent, anyhow (7) 16. Sweet way to tee off? (6) 19. The measure of crime (5) 21. A couple of Clint Eastwood films? (3)

SUDOKU CHALLENGE Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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characters in which films? a. Ivan Korshunov, b.

Lee Harvey Oswald, c. DEA officer Norman Stansfield, d. Mason Verger, e. Jean Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg, f. Sid Vicious 8. Ilyena Vasilevna Mironov is better known as?

9. An appropriately named stern sail on the rear of an 18th century square rigged ship. 7 letters 10. The following are the national anthems of which countries: a: In Plenty and In Time of Need, b: Mawtini (since 2004), c: La Marcha Real, d: Kimi ga Yo, e: Schweizerpsalm 11. Plus or minus 20 years, when were the first time zones introduced?

12. How many countries border Switzerland?

13. The ramparts that surround which city are the only intact fortified city walls on the North American continent?

14. Who came back from a ban to score a memorable hat-trick as Italy beat Brazil on the way to

winning the 1982 World Cup? 15. Which rust free automobiles were built in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland in the late 1970s?

16. In tennis, which six men have reached the finals of a Grand Slam singles tournament 15 or more times in the Open era? (since 1969) 17. What name did Hitler wish to give his proposed new World Capital?

18. A capital city and a kind of steel. 8 letters 19. Which astro-physicist's belt surrounds the Earth?

20. What is Britain's oldest colony?

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1. A living person. 2. Nail biting. 3. French Poodle. 4. 'Q' (Bond films). 5. Necktie knots. 6. Coffee. 7. An 'orange stick'. 1. All fictional secret police organisations (Dogs from Animal farm; FLAG from, Knight Rider; CONTROL from Get Smart; SMERSH from James Bond; ZEP from Tin Tin; GAG from Star Wars and The Owsla from Watership Down). 2. Conchita Martinez (in 1994). 3.

Mauretania. 4. Correct order: BDCA: b: Qing dynasty conquest of the Ming Dynasty - (at least 25,000,000), d: World War I - (between 15,000,000 and 20,000,000), c: Russian Civil War - (between 6,000,000 and 9,000,000), a: Vietnam War - (between 3,000,000 and 5,000,000). 5. Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" 6.

Fulcrum. 7. a. Air Force One, b. JFK, c. Leon (or The Professional), d. Hannibal, e. The Fifth Element, f. Sid and Nancy.

8. Helen Mirren. 9. Spanker. 10. a: Barbados, b: Iraq (My Homeland), c: Spain (The Royal March), d: Japan ("May Your Reign Last Forever"), e: Switzerland (Swiss Psalm). 11. 1883. By US and Canadian railways. 12. Five: France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein. 13. Quebec City. 14. Paolo Rossi. 15. De Lorean's. 16. Roger Federer (21), Ivan Lendl (19), Pete Sampras (18), Bjorn Borg (16), Jimmy Connors (15) and Andre Agassi (15).

17. Germania. 18. Damascus. 19. Van Allen. 20. Bermuda

ACROSS 1. Somehow proves at the finish it's blue! (9) 8. I will shortly be unwell (3) 9. Perhaps I find it's one of many in a dictionary? (11) 11. Study diplomacy with an acquaintance (7) 12. Mature commercial shown last month (5) 13. Give formal consent if a try works out (6) 15. Wet two enclosures (6) 17. The French journalists in Yorkshire? (5) 18. Mollusc out to do cop (7) 20. Are cheats of use in getting a good card (3,2,6) 22. The man returns to show assent (3) 23. He can see new aspect to the rocky hill (9)

1. The following are all examples of what: The Dogs, Flag, Control, Smersh, Zep, Gag and The Owsla 2. From 1982-1996, who was the only woman tennis player to win Wimbledon other than Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf?

3. Which illustrious ship, named after a Roman province, held the Blue Riband from 1907 till 1929?

4. Put the following wars or conflicts in order of estimated casualties, starting with the highest number: a: Vietnam War (1959 - 1975), b: Qing dynasty conquest of the Ming Dynasty (1616 1662), c: Russian Civil War (1917 - 1921), d: World War I (1914 - 1918) 5. According to BBC Radio 2, which pallid hit single from the year 1967 has been the most played song in public places in the last 75 years?

6. NATO gave the ultra modern Russian MiG-29 which pivotal codename?

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San Luis Bowls Club

by Sheila Cammack

Bonalba open triples competition, took place on Saturday 11th and with no semis or final everything was done on points, so it was possible to complete the whole tournament in one day. It was won by Noel Verity, Sabrina & Russell Marks; congratulations to all.

VC League, Sunday 12th SL Kestrels home v Horadada and a good result, 10pts-2, shots 97-61.

Winners: singles, Sheila Cammack 21-11, Steve Simmons 21-6, triples, Margaret Morrison, Keith Roberts, Dave Blackie 20-11, rinks, Jan Pocock, Lynne Morris, President Doug Brown of Bonalba wih Noel Verity, Sabrina Roy Cordell, Brian Pocock 22-19, & Russell Marks, winners of the perpetual trophy and Neil Morrison and Les Lowry).

Bedford also put up a good fight, only just losing Bad news / GOOD news. On Saturday 11th aftertheir pairs 13-14. noon, June & Keith Jones had their car broken into Wednesday 15th. SL Falcons, had an excellent (it was parked outside Merca Benijofar at result away v Quesada Lions 12pts-0, shots 97-57.

Quesada) and their bowls bags, marker's/umpire's Winners: singles Ann Holland 21-7, Colin equipment etc. was stolen. Unbelievably on Lindgren 21-12, pairs June & Keith Jones 21-8, Monday June heard from a Spanish man working triples Kath Reid, Sabrina Marks, Noel Verity 16on the motorway, who had found some bowls 13, rinks Shirley Verity, Ray Pollock, Giuseppe items inc. J & K's home tel. no. He drove 80kms Galelli, Russell Marks 18-17. to bring back the items he'd found strewn along SABA: Friday 17th, SL Wellingtons had 3 good the motorway – Keith's bowls bag & contents, 2 of wins away v San Miguel Moors, points 8-6, shots June's bowls and a couple of her other things.

125-96. Winners: Ann Holland, Roy Cordell, Scott Amazing; the kindness of strangers! On the Malden 27-15, Pam Lockett, June & Keith Jones reverse side we've heard that John Caiger (MM), 34-9, Sheila Cammack, Keith Roberts, Vic Slater whilst still recovering from a recent operation, was 23-10. mugged close to Monte Mar bowls club. We all SL Hercules home v La Siesta Hornets, had a wish him a speedy recovery. tough time for 4pts-10, shots 92-109. Winners: Pat Please note: club contact details for all enquiries, Baylis, Carol & Keith Lowry 15-12, Harry Epsom. please direct to Mary Moss, club secretary, gullivJim Wright, Robin Harker 20-19. (Apologies for er_3237@hotmail.com getting Pat's name wrong last week it was Pat Club website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com Baylis, who won - along with Carol & Keith

Monte Mar Bowls Club Sponsored by Avalon 11th June Bonalba One Day Open. A great competition which was well supported, especially by Monte Mar. Losing finalists from Monte Mar who lost by one shot, were Howi Williams, Val Hignett and skip Tony Finan.

15th June VCL A great day bowling at Monte Mar against the Quesada Tigers.

Fantastic win for Monte Mar Lords 10 – 2.

Two games remaining, hope we can keep these results going.

17th June Spitfire Division Monte Mar Torro's v Greenland's Gladiators. The Torro's secured the first league win of the season in a closely fought match with the Gladiators. Congratulations to the winning teams Diane Horsington,Pauline Woodvine, and skip Barrie Woodvine,Geraldine Fisher, Joan Harding, skip Bill Young, Lesley Jones, Wendy Oxley, and skip Ron Jones. Also a big thank you to all the other teams who contributed to our win by 114 - 90 shots. Result 8 – 6 points.

For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook.

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By Lynne Bishop Vistabella needs you! Fancy a change of clubs for the winter 2016/17 leagues? we are looking for A team bowlers to come along to compliment our two squads who won promotion to division A last year, please contact Club Captain Tony French on 603 201 380. The team entries have to be in very soon, don't miss this fantastic opportunity!

VCL Blue league VIKINGS result was once again disappointing, playing the Jasmines at Greenlands there was only one win and that was from our Pairs duo of Barbara & Arthur Brown winning 24-16.

The other games were very close at times but the Jasmines had that finishing touch. Shots, VB 81 (2) - 88 (10) G. Next week the Vikings are at home against Quesada, let's try to put them Lions in the den!

VCL Red league SAXONS at home playing La Siesta almost had a clean sweep, our Men's Singles was unlucky to loose by one shot but our Ladies Singles Lin Watkins notched up another win, another very close game 21-20. Well done to the rest of the squad too, Pairs Tony French & Dave Jenkins 25-7. Triples Kevin Hardy, Charlie Watkins & Stuart Allman 21-11. Rinks Andy Leggatt, Beryl Regan, Les Barber & Mike Regan 19-14. Next week away at San Miguel...go get em!

FOUR WOOD PAIRS, great results this week from all concerned.

Men's team AB won 5-0, 38 to 28 shots against Greenlands DG, currently at the top of the league table. Team MR won 5-0, 45-21 shots against San Miguel KH. Ladies team SB won 5-0, 44-33 shots against Greenlands ML. SABA Spitfire league FAIRWAYS were at home to the Quesada Blenheims winning on three rinks but just failed to clinch the long game. Wins from Lynne Bishop, Charlie Watkins & Ken Cuthbert 22-8. Jenny Chaplin, Geoff Paylor & Martin Foulcer 20-12 and Mo Foulcer, Barbara Brown & Maggie Furness 21-14, VB 95 (6) - 98 (8) Q. Hurricane league GREENERS away to La Siesta Wasps had a drawn match with points coming from Kevin Hardy, Tony French & Les Barber 21-15. Peter Cadwell, Sue & Dave Jenkins 22-17. Rosemarie and Ken Savage & Peter Whitehall 24-22 and settling with a draw were Helen Marshall, Jeff Neve & Bill Corbishly 16-16. Shots, 106 (7) 110 (7) LS. Sponsored by Autos Direct, TV Choice & Rivington's Restaurant.

SABA SUMMER TRIPLES RESULTS AND TABLES FOR FRIDAY 17 JUNE

La Siesta Bowls Club The third match of the Ladies 4 wood pairs took place against Quesada and our ladies carried on the good work from last week and came away with a 5-0 win. Ann-Marie Stevenson & Pat Harman playing at home won 22-19 whilst Sue Mahomet and Sue Jordan were away and came away with a 1513 win. With just two matches to go in this competition La Siesta are in a good position.

Go Girls!!! Keep up the good work.

In the VCL League away against Vistabella Saxons the team only managed one win with Alan Barton beating Ian Kenyon in a nail biting match winning by a single shot 21-20.

Unfortunately this was our only win on the day but congratulation to our rinks team of Irene Laverick, Jean Hepehi, Dave Laverick and Jonnie Ball who managed 5 shots on the final end to cut the deficit in their match to 19-13.The overall result was a win for Vistabella by 106 shots to 73.

by Rod Edgerton for San Luis bowled a great wood to beat In the SABA League the Hornets were away the Hornets Triple by a single shot. to local rivals San Luis Hercules and the Other good results on the day for The usual close contest took place. After 9 ends Hornets was the trio of Penny and John San Luis lead on 4 of the 6 rinks but a batPorter with John Lincoln winning by 19 tling performance by the Hornets took the shots to 13 and Jean James, Irene Laverick match down to the wire. Matches on 3 rinks and John Clarke who won 24-15. The overbeing settled on the final end. For the all match result was a 10-4 win for La siesta Hornets the win by Ron Sheldon, Sid Gallup by 109 shots to 92. and John Ball being the most exciting and The Wasps were at home to Vistabella improbable as they were 5 shots behind with Greeners the best rink for the Wasps was the 3 ends remaining. Sid Gallup played exceltrio of Sue Mahomet, Jim Hudson (thank lent running bowls and skip John Ball held you for standing in at the last minute) and firm to turn a one shot deficit on the penultiBrian Fraser(first league bowls game for 2 mate end to a win by 19-18 at the death. Liz years, welcome back) 22 – 10. Sheila Comstock, John and Dawn Taylor managed Chorley, Vic Mahomet and Brian Harman a 16-11 win but they only held a 1 shot lead won18-13 and our drawing rink Joy after 17 ends. The star on the final end was Gardiner, Irene Mangan and Sue Jordan 16Liz who bowled three exceptional lead 16. It was nip and tuck on 2 rinks, but overdeliveries to take the pressure off. The all a good performance. Shots for 110 against 106 Hornets did not have it all their own way on points with the points shared 7 apiece. the other close match where Robin Harker

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB

Emerald Isle Bowls Club

On Monday afternoon we started our week playing San Miguel away and a very hot occasion it was too. Despite good play all round we came away with just 2 points for the win in the rinks, but it's always a difficult fixture at San Miguel.

Friday found El Rancho being entertained by Horadada Hawks, one of my favourite clubs to visit for friendliness, what more can you ask than glorious sunshine and good company. We played well and came away with 2 rinks and a small deficit of shots overall, always a good result away from home. Diane Yates, Jan Bright and Richard Lee 199. Sheila Cooper, Dave Haynes and David Whitworth 25-11. Bob Easthope, Ann Taylor and Malc Sykes 9-26. Pam Harris, Jim Gracie and Carolyn Harris 15-17. Marion Haynes, Barry Bright and Jim Taylor 10-22. Brian Harris, Richard Needham and John Skipper 1622.

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

by Elwyn Morris Monday 13th was unlucky for EI. We played La Marina in the summer men’s pairs. The games where 1-1 with Elwyn Morris and Frank Close winning away 27-15 but the aggregate went to La Marina 4339, so 3-2 to LM Overall Tuesday the ladies pairs played San Miguel and had a fine 5-0 win with Yvonne Mallerburn and Mary Whitelock winning 21 -13 away and Maureen Foulds and Cas Thomas winning 21-17 at home John Pooley won his SABA singles winning at Country Bowls against Brian Patton 21-13 so now faces Pat Heaney of Emerald Isle in the semi final Wed saw EI play San Miguel in the VCL where they shared the points 6-6, EI taking the aggregate 84-79, EI winners where C Thomas 21-13 and D Rhodes and J Mulloy 17-9 Friday the Vulcans visited Quesada Lancasters and the home team where winners by 12-2 and shots 76-120 the winning EI rink was B Collins F King and P Cresswell taking rink 22-17

SPITFIRE DIVISION Monte Mar Torro 114 ( 8 ) Greenlands Gladiators 90 ( 6 ) San Miguel Moors 96 ( 6 ) San Luis Wellingtons 125 ( 8 ) Vistabella Fairways 95 ( 6 ) Quesada Blenheims 98 ( 8 ) Emerald Isle Victors Bye

San Luis Wellingtons Vistabella Fairways Quesada Blenheims Emerald Isle Victors San Miguel Moors Greenlands Gladiators Monte Mar Torro

P 10 10 9 9 9 9 10

W 38 37 31 28 26 16 16

D 2 1 3 3 1 0 2

L 20 22 20 23 27 38 42

O/W 8 5 7 4 6 2 1

Diff 273 116 131 -23 23 -257 -263

Pts 94 85 79 67 65 36 36

HURRICANE DIVISION La Marina Pilots 99 ( 5 ) San Miguel Christians 103 ( 9 ) La Siesta Wasps 110 ( 7 ) Vistabella Greeners 106 ( 7 ) C Bowls Badgers 122 ( 8 ) Mazarron Miners 114 ( 6 ) P W D San Miguel Christians 9 31 1 La Siesta Wasps * 9 28 3 La Marina Pilots 9 25 2 Mazarron Miners 9 26 0 Vistabella Greeners * 9 26 1 Country Bowls Badgers 9 21 3 * 2 ) deducted for failing to field a full team

L O/W 22 8.5 23 5.5 27 5 28 3 27 2 30 3

Diff 212 153 -69 -100 -44 -152

Pts 80 68 62 58 55 51

HARRIER DIVISION Quesada Lancasters 120 ( 12 ) San Luis Hercules 92 ( 4 ) Horadada Hawks 107 ( 10 )

Quesada Lancasters Emerald Isle Vulcans San Luis Hercules La Siesta Hornets El Rancho Horadada Hawks

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Emerald Isle Vulcans 76 ( 2 ) La Siesta Hornets 109 ( 10 ) El Rancho 94 ( 4 ) W 33 28 27 23 21 20

D 2 4 3 6 3 2

L O/W 19 6 22 6 24 6 25 3 30 3 32 3

Diff 160 125 48 -26 -132 -175

Pts 80 72 69 58 51 48

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(Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services).

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

HEAD TO HEAD The mental approach to golf is no more evident than when playing head to head match play. Why is this?

The answer is simple you are standing eyeball to eyeball with your opponent in the knowledge that all you have to do to win today is to be better than him or her.

You only have one person to beat. Therefore you look for every advantage that you can to gain the ‘mental’ high ground.

This is not something new because Walter Hagen was probably the first of the ‘mental game' players on the USPGA circuit in the 1920’s.

For example his clubs were manufactured and marked incorrectly by one club (e.g. a 5-iron was really a 4-iron).

So a guy who had a philosophy of ‘never hurry and don’t worry’ also had a sharp competitive edge and mental attitude.

Sevvy Ballesteros was a past master of this and it shows in his Ryder Cup record and number of world match play wins. Do you remember during the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island when he complained of a ball switch by his foursome’s opponents Paul Azinger and Chip Beck?The Europeans went on to win the game from being 3 down at the time of the incident. Incidentally during all the Ryder Cup matches that he played Sevvy always introduced himself to his opponents on the first tee as Mr Severiano Ballesteros. Of course everyone on the world knew who he was BUT he was looking for some small advantage over his opponents as he did when conversing in Spanish with Jose Maria Olazabal during matches.

Why not try something like this yourself, for example, give your opponent a few 3ft putts early in the round and then make him hole an 18” putt and look at his or her reaction.

However remember at all times that golf must be played within the rules and in a cordial but competitive manner. When the match is over and if you have lost, congratulate your opponent and mean it.

If you have won the match accept the victory with dignity and honour.

This is important to remember because even the best golfers at all levels are lucky if they win more than 50% of their games.You will therefore have to face victory and defeat in almost equal measure.

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T.M.G.S. @ Villamartin 15/6/16 32 members and 5 guests turned out for our monthly visit to Villamartin. The recent maintenance on the greens did make the putting a little unpredictable but never-the-less the scoring was good. In the Silver category Mick Kennedy continued in his vein of good form (how long is it going to last) was a cry from some members when the results were called out. He was not the only one, Marshal Roger Nilsen has gone back to playing with his old clubs and yes you’ve guessed it, he top the Gold category with 37 pts. Full Results; Best guest, Mr. R. Palmer 33 pts. Silver category; 4th Colin Marsden 29 pts. 3rd Robbie Rea 36 pts. 2nd Arne Kilnes on L/H 36 pts. 1st Mick Kennedy 38 pts. Gold category; 4th Alan Rickers 31 pts. 3rd Ole Rong 32 pts. 2nd Joe Dean on L/H 32 pts. 1st Roger Nilsen 37 pts. N.T.P. competition; hole 6 Joe Dean. Hole 9 Nada. Hole 13 John Whitaker, Hole 17 R. Palmer. The “2’s” pot was shared by Lars

Hagstrom hole 17 and Joe Dean Hole 9. Photo: Gold category winners. Date for your diary; 19-20/9/16 2 day golf trip to Las Pinaillas, Albacete guests welcome, full information can be found on our website www.tmgs.org Facebook/TMGSGOLF @TMGSGOLF or call the Secretary on 661 524 101

My friends, and I have established two 6 a side mixed age football teams called FC Roda 06. At present we meet on a weekly basis to play among ourselves, but ultimately we want to play other 6 a side teams in the Costa Calida and the Costa Blanca south. If there are other 6 a side teams who want to play competitive football on a home and away basis?

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THE PUB DARTS ASSOCIATION SUMMER LEAGUE 2016 Keith Peacock Memorial Blind Pairs

Runners Up Jason Taylor & Akash Panchal, Sponsors Paul & Sharon Gregory, Champions Nick Hunt & Keith Haggerty

The Summer League got off to a fine start with the Blind Pairs competition being played at Dominos Bar, Punta Prima.

All the names were put into the draw for the preliminary round, and then drawn for the first round proper. The First Semi-Final between Jose Garcia(Pepe) & Alan Boswell verses Akash Panchal & Jason Taylor was won by Akash Panchal & Jason Taylor. The Second Semi-Final between Keith Haggerty & Nick Hunt against Jose Vilalba & Hector Gonzales was won by Keith Haggerty & Nick Hunt Then followed an exciting Final between Nick Hunt & Keith Haggerty against Akash Panchal & Jason Taylor with Nick Hunt & Kieth Haggerty becoming the 2016 Summer League Blind Pairs Champions, and Akash Panchal & Jason Taylor as Runners Up. Congratulations to Nick and Keith.

Thanks to our hosts at Dominos for all their hard work throughout; and for providing an excellent evening in the absence of Chris Logan who was sick. Thanks to Jackie Tomkinson for her assistance during the evening. Finally, special thanks to Paul & Sharon Gregory for sponsoring the Trophies this year, in Memory of Keith Peacock.

A special perpetual Trophy in Keith´s memory for the Highest Checkout was awarded to Oliver Walker for checking out on 118.

Paul and Sharon have said they will Sponsor the highest Checkout on an Annual basis; because it was something Keith Peacock loved to aim for himself.

Summer League Results to date: DIVISION 1 Dominos Devils 2-7 Dominos Dragons Buscavidas MSN 2-7 Charlies Bar

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Buscavidas ZP Buscavidas A Dominos Dragons Charlies Bar

3-6 8-1 8-1 5-4

Buscavidas A Dominos Devils Buscavidas MSN Buscavidas ZP

Buscavidas A Charlies Bar Dominos Dragons Buscavidas MSN Buscavidas ZP Dominos Devils

P 2 2 2 2 2 2

W 2 2 2 0 0 0

DIVISION 2 Brit Bar Irish Abbey Da Vinci Da Vinci Bar Santana Spanglish Bar

6-3 3-6 9-0 5-4 5-4 5-4

Bar Santana Spanglish Bar Family Bar Brit Bar Irish Abbey Family Bar

Da Vinci Spanglish Bar Bar Santana Brit Bar Family Bar Irish Abbey

P 2 2 2 2 2 2

W 2 2 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 0 2 2 2

L 0 0 1 1 2 2

Pts. 6 6 6 2 2 2

Pts. 6 6 4 4 2 2

Hot Darts Overall: Shawn Smith 180+140+125+121. Duncan Ward 180, Jason Taylor 140x2, Dave Bendle 140+125, Les Henderson 140+120, Matt Robson, Chris Logan, Eddie Barr, Alex, Sam 140 Shane Denness135+125, Alan Boswell 131, Eric Taylor 121, Martelle Cheater117, Sue Bradley 102, Yvonne McIntosh100x3 Least Darts Overall: Matt Robson 17 Darts – Well Done Matt.

Result Sheets: Result sheets are being returned in an unreadable state, without the date of the Match and in some instances without the names of the Teams! In addition Captains must ensure that they include at least one Surname for each player, or hot darts, high checkouts and least darts will not be included. Sheets are also arriving late! So this is an opportune time to remind you all that: For All Games, Result Sheets must be returned to Bar Santana, Toretta II, by 14.00 hours Wednesday Lunchtime. Although, Results can be scanned and sent by Email: to dartess501@gmail.com

Carp - R - Us Club News Thursday the 16th of June saw the Clubs Anglers take the long trip up to Beniarres once again. 3 weeks ago the water level was 22% now it is down to 18%. It had dropped over 3 feet. Where it will end up I dread to think.

The match was in two halves as there is a big problem with the low levels of oxygen in the water and in the keep nets this could cause harm to the fish.

The winner of round 4 of the Summer series was Mark Foden with 23.96kg. Second was Andy Foden with with 18.12kg, third Graham Leadley with 12.80kg and in fourth place Roy Buttress with 12.06kg.

Round 5 will be fished on the river Segura in Murcia on the 23rd June,pegs at 8.00an and fishing will be from 9.00 till 2.00pm.

The Clubs next Quiz night will be on Tuesday the 28th of June.

Starting at 7.30pm, the cost is 1€ per person and teams to a maximum of 6 are allowed to compete.

Tom would like to thank all that turned up to support the Race night on the 10th of June.

The next Sunday meeting will be on the 3rd of July with the Committee at 10.30, followed by the General meeting at 11.00am.

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.

To find out more about this Angling and Social Club try our web site at www.carprus.weebly.com or you can find us on Facebook Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

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Monday 20th June - Sunday 26th June, 2016 The competition winners

On Saturday The Annual Dulcie Gill Competition was held at the Vistabella Golf Club.

Due to the fact Davids father died on the 31 May 2016 we renamed it to The Dulcie and Brian Gill Annual Golf Competition. The day was warm and the course was in excellent condition.

Nearest the pin winners Dezzy, Con Moore, and Danny Toft while the longest drive went to Jack Webb In 3rd place with 36 points was David Gill while the runner up was Con Moore with 36 points.

First place went to Jack Webb with 39 points.

Can I thank the 40 players who played in the competition.

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San Miguel Moors played away at Emerald Isle winning 9-5. Alan Patterson, Mary Dyer, Stuart Denholm 26-12: Jan Allen, Gail and Fred Willshire 24-10: Margaret Rogers, Len Rudge, Steve Cantley 14-10 and a draw by Malcolm Parsons, Bill Knight, Lee Sinclair 14 across. Shots 102 to SM and 84 to EI. The Moors were at home to San Luis Wellingtons, picking up 6 pts and losing shots 96 to 125. Gail and Fred Willshire, Ian Rogers 2119: Tom Dalgleish, Linda and Cliff Plaisted 17-8: Alan Patterson, Mary Dyer, Stuart Denholm 24-14.

VCL the Mavericks played Emerald Isle at home, winning on 3 rinks, but just losing the shots. Well done to Pete Masters who came back from 12-2 down, winning 21-18: Triples Jan Allen, Tom Dalgleish, Dave McEwan 21-17: Rinks, Carol Rudge, Paul Thomas, Brian Allen, Alan Campbell 15-11.

Christians were at La Marina gaining another 9 pts. Sue Milner, Ros Stockell, Bob Donnelly 17-13: Sheila & Brian Errington, Jim Jarvie 17-12: Anita Brown, Nancy Campbell, Paul Thomas 16-15: Ken Hope, Carl & Ann Eagle 20 across, and hard lines to Bob, Jack and Mike only losing by one shot. Shots went to San Miguel 103 to 99.

Numbers are down on the WASPS Wednesday afternoon, but they will carry on through June and the first week of July, breaking through to beginning of September. Still â‚Ź5 for woods, shoes and tuition.

For further details of the Club, President Eileen Potts telephone 966730376 or Secretary Pat McEwan telephone 966714257

By Dave Webb 14 Members turned out for the Saturday roll-up and good mornings bowling was had by all. The final results were as follows -1st was Tony Hodges with 25 points, 2nd was Dave Webb with 20 points, Terry Power was 3rd with 20 points also and 4th was Heather Meson 19 points, the wooden spoon was awarded to Helen Langlois.

On Tuesday the men’s 4 wood pairs were up against Vistabella, final scores were - Total shots for - 28. Total shots against - 38. Points for - 0. Points against - 5.In the Ladies 4 wood pairs the final result was - Total shots for - 33. Total shots against - 44. Points for 0.

Points against - 5.

In the SABA Spitfire Division the Gladiators were away to Monte Mar Torreadors the game was played in the best of spirits and the weather was bright and sunny although a little on the hot side. Final scores were - Total shots for - 90. Total shots against - 114. Points for - 6. Points against - 8. Winning rinks were - Mary Lockley, Dennis Brown, Mel Brown. 20 shots to 19. Brian Tomlin, Kim Hunter, Sue Brown. -17 shots to 7. Jean Thompson, Florence Edwards, Mike Edwards - 22 shots to 19. for all enquiries regarding new membership please contact Haley on - 966844399.

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