Costa Blanca Leader Edition 656 by The Leader

No 656 Monday 27th February - Sunday 5th March, 2017 Tel: 637 227 385

Together we can stop the destruction of Cala Mosca? The Orihuela coastline has undergone a brutal change in the last couple of decades, difficult to appreciate for those of us who have seen it transformed over that time. But imagine how those many thousands of Spaniards felt, those who grew up enjoying a coastline where they could still take pleasure in the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many original beaches, those that existed before the local authorities introduced the new and artificial ones for the benefit of the tourists. They played on dune beaches which are now buried under tonnes of cement, dived down into deserted coves where

today it is difficult to find even a hollow. They could walk along natural cliffs that have now become sea walks for visitors, all of which are besieged by thousands of apartments and villas, many of which lie empty for the majority of the year. Of all the places that they

could visit and enjoy only Cala Mosca remains, having still managed to save itself from the speculative vortex that has seen the coastline dec-

imated by greedy and uncaring constructors interested in only one thing, just how much money they could make from the business of the brick . Continued on Page 2

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Of course the massive construction projects that took place on the coastline were, for many years, the driving force of the local economy, with a broad consensus based on the false belief that the booming economy was there for the benefit of us all. But when the housing bubble finally burst it was found that what had gone before not only saw the destruction of natural sites of great environmental beauty and value, but that the wealth generated during the boom was distributed very unequally. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that a recent INE study shows that the Vega Baja and Marina Alta with economies based on residential tourism - are the regions in the province with the highest risk of social exclusion. To exacerbate the situation, much of the construction that took place was based purely on speculation, lacking even the basic services and infrastructure to guarantee a dignified existence for its inhabitants, a problem that could only be resolved by subsequent massive investment from the public purse. The critical analysis of the past, and the conviction that a similar mistake cannot be repeated in the future, has managed to change public opinion. We now know that it is necessary to find a new model of growth which guarantees long term stability and sustainability and one that is respectful of life. But like any process of structural change, moving from an urban model of expansion to an urban model of containment requires a strong political will to break with the inertia of the past. One thing is certain in that those who were enriched with the plunder of the region will not voluntarily give up their acquired

privileges. This is the context in which the fight for the conservation of the Cala Mosca is now framed, once more threatened by the imminent construction of 1500 unwanted apartments, which would not only irreversibly destroy the last kilometer of the virgin coastline of Orihuela, but would also exacerbate the abandonment by the Orihuela authorities of thousands of coastal residents who already live as "second-class" citizens, without access to cultural or sports facilities, with schools built entirely of portable cabins, without adequate postal services, sewerage, parks and gardens, street maintenance, street lighting and a long, depressing and shameful list of etceteras. Although the future of the area is by no means secure one way or the other, and despite the fact that the vast majority of residents want the project to be blocked, there are still ways by which any authorization to go ahead with the could be used as leverage to improve the lot of coastal residents. I am told that it could all be framed within future legislation including demands from the Autonomous Administration that, before the approval of any urban plan is given, the long overdue minimum standards of basic services and infrastructures are guaranteed. The authorities should also carefully study any breaches of previous contracts that the Cala Mosca developer has agreed with the Ayuntamiento de Orihuela, in order to protect us legally, before a possible denunciation on their part. The developer may be required to provide an Environmental Impact Study that does not locate the play areas and other facilities where the protected species of flora and fauna are concentrated as some sort of solution for their conservation.

Orihuela police carry out roadside tests for drugs Orihuela Local Police has been conducting a course which has involved both classroom work and roadside checks on drivers in which they have been looking for the signs of consumption of drugs. The councillor for Citizen Security, Mariola Rocamora, stressed the importance of the course which she said has been held "to promote training and updating of knowledge to ensure a better service to residents." This course was held on the premises of the Orihuela Local Police, by the Elche Police Training Officer, José Sánchez as well as the Deputy Attorney for Road Safety in the province of Alicante, and a psychologist from the Addictive Behaviour Unit in Elche. It was held with the approval of the Valencian Institute of Public Safety (IVASPE). Rocamora also said “the training consists of both theory and practice, thus complying with the legal objective of the Criminal Procedure Law, which states that only agents who obtain this training may conduct regulatory tests to detect drugs in drivers." The main objective of these controls is to raise awareness about the risk of driving whilst under

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the influence of drugs because of the change in the physical conditions that these substances cause in drivers said the councillor for Public Safety. The practical training element saw preventive controls being carried out, both on the Orihuela Costa and in Orihuela City. As a result of these controls, in addition to reporting various administrative offenses, a total of 17 positive tests were reported on drug users. Whilst also carrying out the roadside checks the agents also made two important arrests. First, that of an individual from Kosovo with an international search and arrest warrant; and a further arrest of a person of Albanian origin who was wanted in Italy.

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So can we stop any future development on Cala Mosca? It is certainly possible and it would not be the first time that the voice of the people has changed governmental opinions. We have a Consell that has already demonstrated an ideological conviction in its approaches to any new urban model. But unfortunately, in order to stop this project the public will now, once and for all, have finally to show their objections to the development. They will have to demonstrate their opposition to the plan and this will have to be done in a physical way. The current Orihuela government seems to be completely oblivious to any argument that is put to them over the table so the matter is now very much in the hands of local residents to show their public voice. As such Cambiemos Orihuela will be organizing a public rally on the morning of Sunday 5 March at Cala Mosca, during which they hope to finally show the powers that be that they do not want the final kilometer of unspoiled coastline to disappear along with many others under tonnes of brick and cement. The matter is now very much in your hands. Your presence at the rally is absolutely essential so if you would like to retain the little bit coastline that we still have please do go along on the morning of March 5 and show your support to those who are making the effort on your behalf. #SalvemosCalaMosca. With thanks to Marta Guillén Councillor Cambiemos, Orihuela

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A PA H DAY AT AL CAM PO APAH Animal Rescue Charity visits the Alcampo Supermarket in the Zenia Boulevard every week to purchase bags of Cat Litter and food for all the cats they are currently caring for in their Cattery. The Departmental Manager for the Pet Food Section offered to hold a three day Pet Awareness Event, to help promote the work that APAH carries out, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming, abandoned, neglected and abused dogs and cats from the Costa Blanca area. Held from Friday 17th February until Sunday 19th February, the event was a huge success. A massive amount of pet food was purchased by Alcampo customers over the three day period and along with enquiries about volunteering and adopting their dogs and cats, APAH was overwhelmed by the support they received from members of the public.

out that the Spanish people who visited the store throughout the event, were enthusiastic and supportive about the work animal charities do, and extremely generous when it came to donating food for APAHĂs dogs and cats.

All too often, Spanish people suffer from accusations; that they are abusers of animals and do not care about their welfare. APAH would like to take this opportunity to point

Once all the donations have been sorted, APAH will be delighted to announce how much in total, the generous Alcampo shoppers spent on all the food which was donated.

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The Meaning of Reiki R

selling and speech-therapy and other psychological treatments. A Reiki healer is charged with energy and becomes a channel for Universal Life Energy. Reiki is a gift of the universe, available to us all.

EIKI is one of the most ancient healing methods known to mankind. It originated in Tibet and was rediscovered in the 19th century by a Japanese monk named Dr. Mikao Usui. The tradition of Reiki is referred to in 2500-yearold writings in Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. The Usui System of Natural Healing, named after Dr. Usui has been passed down by Reiki masters since that time and is today practiced worldwide.

As humans we have Universal Life Energy all around us and within us. The Japanese word “rei-ki” consists of two syllables: “rei” which describes the cosmic, universal aspect of this energy and “ki”, which means the fundamental life force flowing and pulsating in all living things. This life force energy is given to us at birth. We bring with us a certain amount of “ki” to life, and we use it up in the business of ordinary daily living. We then have to create a daily supply of new energy. When we are unable to make up for our energy consumption for a prolonged period, we may become physically or emotionally ill. If our supply of life force energy is very low and depleted, we suffer from physical, emotional and mental exhaustion, and tend to be much more irritable, bad-tempered and depressed than usual. We find different words for this fundamental force in all different cultures and religions of the world. The Chinese know “ki” as “chi”, Hindus say “prana”, and Christians call it “light” and, in our modern Western language, we use the words “bioenergy” or “cosmic energy” WHAT IS REIKI? REIKI is a natural and simple healing method which allows you to absorb more life force energy. The Reiki method vitalizes your life force and balances the energies in your body. This natural healing energy flows in a powerful and concentrated form through the hands of the Reiki giver. The laying on of the hands directs the healing energy on to the body of the receiver. The Reiki giver is used as a channel to conduct the Universal Life Energy, and as a result, no personal energy is drawn or drained for the giver, who is simultaneously charged and strengthened. If you seek healing and are open and willing to let this healing power flow through you, then you can become a channel for the Reiki force. Once you are a channel then the ability to use Reiki remains within you for the rest of your life. This is the “truth” which is beyond proof in ordinary scientific terms. WHAT DOES REIKI DO? Reiki usually helps healing of all kinds and relieves pains and acute symptoms very quickly. It also has a positive influence on spiritual growth. After a treatment, you may feel mentally much clearer about things and experience deep insights into particular questions or problems you are facing. Reiki can then help you to make the right changes and decisions in your life, if that is what you need or want to achieve. Reiki affects each person differently, but it always acts wherever

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the receiver needs it most. However, there are common effects that everyone experiences. Energy used up in everyday life is replaced, so that that when you feel exhausted or drained, the resulting imbalance, which may adversely affect you physically, emotionally and mentally, can be put right. If you suffer from stress, you may react with physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomach aches, frequent colds, kidney pains, and general digestive disorders. These symptoms are the expression of excessive negative stress, accompanied by an imbalance of the energy system. To relieve these symptoms your energy needs to be restored. For example, a lowered immune system or a weak organ that is not functioning properly and which needs recharging with extra energy. Then Reiki can balance the energies in the body, helping you to let go and relax, so reducing stress. At the same time, it promotes the development of positive reactions to stressful situations. In other words, not only the symptoms but also the causes can be healed. Reiki strengthen and harmonises the immune system. We continually use up life force energy without replacing it, Reiki helps us to replenish and add to our energy, and in this way, helps to create a healthy body. IS REIKI ALWAYS SAFE? The purpose of Reiki is to supply the body with additional energy which it can use for healing itself. Reiki can be used safely regardless of whatever illness the receiver is suffering from, but you should always seek the advice of a specialist doctor in addition to any Reiki you receive. Reiki makes no diagnoses and is intended to be used as a complimentary healing method. In the case of acute disorders such as inflammations, influenza, colds, digestive disorders, gall or kidney stones, backaches, and headaches, Reiki often acts very quickly and directly by easing the pain and accelerating healing. Reiki can also be applied directly as First Aid, as it stops bleeding in open wounds and has a very calming influence on the nervous system, particularly when the people are in shock after an accident. With Reiki, you can also provide relief from allergies, arthritis and other chronic disorders. As Reiki supports and compliments other medical and natural healing techniques, you can combine it with other treatments, for example. With allopathic or homeopathic treatments, body therapies, coun-

In summary, Reiki is all-embracing in its effect. It involves your body, mind and soul and then attempts to set all these aspects of your being into a harmonious balance. Your personal energy as a giver, is not transmitted to the receiver during a treatment; you are merely a channel. If (without having been attuned to Reiki) you try laying your hands on someone else, energy is still passed on, but at a much lower intensity than if you are attuned to Reiki. This is because Reiki is a highly powerful vibrating force, or light energy. While the Universal Life energy flows through you, as the giver, during a treatment, it is also fortifying and harmonizing you at the same time. You may also experience Reiki as a force which brings you more closely in contact with yourself, opening you up and allowing you to be more loving with yourself and with others. It is a unifying force which brings you closer to a condition of oneness and connection with the “whole” SO – what Reiki does is passes from the giver to receiver, working on many different levels. It brings all aspects of the receiver’s being into harmonious balance, according to their individual needs and desires. It will : Balances the energies in the body. Enhances personal awareness and helps meditative states. Heals holistically. Relaxes and reduces stress. Strengthens the immune system. Promotes creativity. Relieves pain. Strengthens life force energy. Clears toxins. Strengthens intuition. Treats symptoms and causes of illness. Balances the organs and glands and their bodily functions. Releases blocks and suppressed feelings. Promotes natural self-healing. Adapts to the natural needs of the receiver. If you feel that you would like to enjoy the benefits of a Reiki treatment, please contact Christine Quinlan at Body Harmony on 966 795 103 or email.....bodyharmony@tinyworld.co.uk.

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Murcia Real Estate unaffected by BREXIT

According to APIRM the region now depends less on the British market Murcia’s construction companies believe that the Region now "depends less" on the British market than many of the other sectors, as growth continues to be "constant and moderate" despite the threat of Brexit. Yet one of the most common subjects for discussion in Murcia by such companies since the 'yes' to 'Brexit' vote in the United Kingdom referendum is still: What consequences will there be for the region’s construction industry following the British vote to leave the European Union? A few months after the vote the answers are beginning to appear the most recent statement coming from the Association of Real Estate Developers of the Region of Murcia (APIRM) which, far from showing any alarm, has said that the consequences for the construction industry appear to be far less than was first thought. The president of the promoters, José Hernández, told the Spanish press that until the end of last year, during the three months that the threat of 'Brexit' was able to be accurately measured, "there has been no significant effect to the sale of houses

to Britons, neither up nor down.” According to Hernández, the effects of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union will not be so extreme in the Region of Murcia because, "although the British customer plays an important role among foreigners who buy housing in the Region, 50% or 60% - the Region does not have the same dependence on international clients that other provinces have." He said that, "In 2015, 43% of all the homes that were sold in Alicante went to foreigners; In Murcia the figure was only 17%, where the growth has been more moderate, but constant.” This moderate optimism of the region’s real estate developers is based on the official data that the association itself manages. He says that he also expects that Britons will continue to buy in the area because of their love of golf. "The high season for golf is from October to May so, for the moment, there are no big negative effects. Britons are the main customers who buy and sell housing in resorts linked to this sport, which is most positive, “Hernández said.

Cala Mosca - Hardly fit to walk the dogs!

o ‘you could not make it up’. All we hear from CLARO, and their ‘Important developments’ is about stopping the building at Cala Mosca. Very little else you seem to be interested in? Now it’s about a ‘hole in the ground’, never mind snails and plants that are certainly not going to make a jot to my, or anybody else’s well being and prolonged life. Cala Mosca is a mess, hardly fit to walk dogs. What are your plans to regenerate the place? Do you have one, and money in place to carry it out? There is a 50% unemployment rate among the under 26’s in Spain and a redevelopment at Cala Mosca would go, albeit a minute way, to help this. Since the opening of La Zenia Boulevard there are other businesses suffering in the area, especially around Flamenca Beach CC, so a development on Cala Mosca would greatly help that centre as well as others in the vicinity.

So please stop the nonsense about NOT building, come up with a plan to turn it into something nice to look at and beneficial to the area and the residents or let the developers get to work. You seem obsessed by the dump? It would certainly help to re-generate the area even more and might even get Orihuela Costa council to look after borders and pick the rubbish up, but I doubt it? We might even get a new beach out of it? Regards, Nigel Brookes (Resident)

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PLEASE CAN YOU ANSWER OUR PRAYERS?

La Siesta Evangelical Church, Torrevieja, is looking for someone to play its Church organ.

e now have a new Choir Master and a newly re-formed Choir. However, the person who currently plays the organ has ill health which is making it increasingly difficult for her to play. If you can play a Church organ or an electric piano, both of which we have in the Church, please answer our prayers. You would be assured of a very warm welcome both by the Choir and the Church congregation which is usually about 100 strong at our 11.00 am Services. Our Church Services are held at 11.00 am every 2nd and 4th Sunday (and 5th Sunday, when this applies). We also have Services at 9.30 am on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. In addition, Choir practice is held on Wednesday afternoons at 3.30 pm.

If you are interested in becoming our Lead Organist or Pianist please contact Pastor Keith on 666 180 108 or just come along to one of our Services and introduce yourself. You will find La Siesta Evangelical Church on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja. We are counting on you to answer our prayers.

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ONE DEAD AND FOUR Criminal Dog-fight gang SERIOUSLY INJURED IN broken up in Rojales ORIHUELA COLLISION

A criminal network dedicated to organizing illegal dog fights has been dismantled in Vega Baja.

One person was killed and four others, including a baby, were seriously injured in a car crash that took place on Tuesday evening in the Orihuela village of La Matanza. The accident, involving a van and a car in which the driver died, took place on the CV867 at the southern end of the village on a section of the road that was only built eight years ago. Unfortunately, despite an abundance of street lighting none of the lampposts were lit up although it is not known if this contributed to the cause of the accident. According to the Emergency Information and Coordination

Center the accident occurred at about 7.30pm in the evening. According to sources the accident was a head on collision on a long, straight section of road where overtaking is allowed. One of the vehicles involved was a Volkswagen Golf, the driver of which was killed. It is understood that the passengers were his wife and child. All occupents of the vehicle were residents of Murcia. There were two other people travelling in the van, which was owned by a rental company. Such was the impact of the crash that firefighters from Orihuela, Almoradi and Crevillente, took until about

10pm to cut out the individuals from the car. All the time the road was closed in both directions. Everyone involved in the crash was taken to the Hospital Vega Baja, in San BartolomĂŠ. This is thought to be the most serious accident which has occurred in the region of Vega Baja so far this year.

The National Police arrested five people, aged between 25 and 45, in AlmoradĂ, Rojales and Crevillente, who organized clandestine fights between dogs of potentially dangerous breeds . This is a macro-operation against animal abuse that has been carried out in Madrid, Murcia, Tenerife and Alicante. In this last province the detentions have been practiced in the mentioned municipalities of the Vega Baja , and in Crevillente.

The operation was carried out by the Environment Group of the Unit of Specialized and Violent Crime (UDEV) of the General Police Station of the Judicial Police.

20,000 euros in cash, a pistol, a revolver, drugs for doping, four high-end cars, three motorcycles, and other items.

The illegal fights were organized by a group that supplied anabolizantes to the dogs and was financed in part with the traffic of narcotics.

At the national level, 34 people have been arrested in four provinces and three marijuana plantations have been dismantled, with a total of 800 seized plants.

In the registries carried out in the province by the central UDEV in collaboration with the UDYCO of Alicante, have been intervened more than 350 marijuana plants . In addition to marijuana and 56 dogs, the police intervened in the province of Alicante about

During the operation, the National Police has rescued 230 potentially dangerous dogs trained and destined to participate in fights to death that have been received through protective associations and official bodies.

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Jail for tax fraudster caught in Spain

URGENT APPEAL FOR WITNESSES

A runaway tax fraudster is starting a six year jail sentence, after being extradited back to the UK from Spain by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for failing to repay £1.5 million. South African Leib Berger, 53, previously known as Lawrence Goldberg, was originally jailed for two years in September 2011 for stealing more than £1 million through a Self

An urgent appeal has been made to identify the driver of a light-coloured, oldish jeep which was involved in a hit and run accident on Friday, 17th February 2017. The incident occurred at around 7pm on the N332 roundabout at Playa Flamenca between Lidl Supermarket and Burger King. While exiting the roudabout, a the jeep entered the outside land of the roundabout at high speed from the Punta Prima side. According to witnesess of the accident the driver of the jeep had no intention of slowing down or stopping as they approached the Playa Flamenca roundabout. As it entered the roundabout from the N332 on the Punta Prima side, the jeep struck the back of another vehicle sending it into a spin and forcing it to come to a halt in

Assessment tax fraud. Posing as a nominated tax agent, he hijacked innocent people’s identities and invented other clients to send fraudulent tax returns to HMRC. In December 2012, he was ordered to repay £249,999 by December 2013 or receive a default prison sentence of 16 months. In an attempt to escape justice Berger fled to Spain. While he was at large, investi-

gations by HMRC revealed he had further assets and in September 2015 the confiscation order was increased to £1.5 million. A month later the default prison sentence was amended to six years. Berger was tracked down and arrested in Spain on 7 February 2017. He was extradited back to the UK on Tuesday 21 February 2017.

NAME CHANGES FOR MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS Following a decision by the Generalitat Valenciana all councils have been instructed to remove all the name plates of buildings bearing the names of politicians found guilty of corruption. In San Fulgencio Mayor Carlos Ramirez says that he is therefore obliged to remove all the name plates on the buildings bearing the names of Trinidad Martínez, Mariano Martí, and other councilors that have been found guilty of corruption by the courts. It is understood that there are 10 in all which are located in the following buildings: Local Police Headquarters, Cardenal

Belluga Theater, Centro de Música, Civic Center and Football Field Facilities; Urbanisations:

Paraje del Oasis, Municipal Emergency Center, Social Center, Tourist Office and Sports Facilities.

the rain gully on the side of the road. The driver of the jeep then sped away from the scene of the accident towards La Zenia. The jeep is an old vehicle with a spare wheel on the back. From the impact witnesses have said

that there would be some damage to the front wing of the speeding vehicle. Anyone who witnessed the accident or who has any knowledge as to the whereabouts of the driver of the jeep are urged to contact the Guardia Civil.

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LAST WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Register; 5 Lira; 9 Deaf; 10 Athletic; 11 Bawdy; 12 Retinue; 13 Replenishment; 18 Marksman; 19 Rage; 20 Assegai; 21 Mixed; 22 Toll; 23 Undulate. DOWN: 2 Elevate; 3 Infidel; 4 Extermination; 6 Intense; 7 Ancient; 8 Clutch; 13 Remnant; 14 Perusal; 15 Ensign; 16 Martial; 17 Neglect. CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Well-to-do; 5 Mini; 9 Agra; 10 Scot-free; 11 Balsa; 12 Naivete; 13 Penny-farthing; 18 Anarchic; 19 Ruth; 20 Inertia; 21 Deuce; 22 Ta-ta; 23 Nepotism. DOWN: 2 Engrave; 3 Liaison; 4 Decontaminate; 6 Israeli; 7 Iceberg; 8 Strict; 13 Pianist; 14 Nearest; 15 Yachts; 16 Hardest; 17 Notices.

ACROSS 1. Dispute (11) 9. Foolish (7) 10. Repose (5) 11. Clergyman (5) 12. Biased (7) 13. Careless (6) 15. Bowman (6) 18. Gratify (7) 20. Facade (5) 22. Clear (5) 23. Secret laugh (7) 24. Mimic (11)

DOWN 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 14. 16. 17. 19. 21.

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who but Lady Greensleeves" "I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold" - Neil Young. 10. 42: Forty-two. 11. a. Long Train Running (Doobie Brothers). b. Peace Train (Cat Stevens). c. Love Train (O'Jays). 12. Sasquatch. 13. Tennis (Also accept 'Volleyball' as it was often played without racquets). 14. Peter and Gordon. 15. (Given: Germany), Austria, Slovakia,

DOWN 2. Light fabric? (5) 3. Wrongly presume to be the greatest (7) 4. Large vehicles sought by film stars (6) 5. Birdman (5) 6. Was Prince Albert the right type? (7) 7. Oslo data Pat processed and made a meal of (6,5) 8. Sit or lounge around with a doctor (11) 14. Plainer mixture of nuts and sugar (7) 16. Intervening and not quite meriting a change (7) 17. Rolls of a favourite floor covering? (6) 19. Goodbye to commercial that is high class (5) 21. Fool returning to Amin (5)

13. Jeu de paume was a French precursor of which well known sport? 14. A Lennon and McCartney composition, not sung by the Beatles, was a number one hit in the USA in 1964. The title was "A world without love". Who sang it? 15. The river Danube originates in the Black Forest in Germany. Name nine other countries the Danube flows through. (Three points for all nine) 16. Thai, Japanese Kick, Burmese, American Kick, Indian and French are all examples of what? 17. Majestic tea clippers brought tea 'all the way from China'. The first to arrive at the London docks commanded the best prices. One such race in 1866 between clippers with memorable names like Taeping, Ariel, Fiery Cross, Thermopylae, Sir Lancelot and Cutty Sark attracted considerable public attention. All these ships left Foochow at the end of May for the 16,000 mile journey to London. The Taeping was the first to arrive. How many days did it take? a. 39 days, b. 99 days, c. 199 days, d. 299 days 18. In which 'vintage' songs would you find the following words? a. She never drinks the water and makes you order French Champagne. b. Moet and Chandon in her pretty cabinet, c. Woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand, Whose wine, what wine, where the hell did I dine, d. I sat on a rug, biding my time, drinking her wine, e. Mirrors on the ceiling, Pink Champaigne on ice 19. Who was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu better known as? 20. What name was given to the first body of fleet footed professional constables formed in England in the 1750's? 1. Malvinas. The Falklands, to some. 2. October (31 days plus one hour). 3. a: Katy Perry, b: Little Richard, c: Elvis Costello, d: Prince, e: Frankie Laine. 4. Denmark (The Dannebrog). 5. Pinocchio. Pinocchio means 'pine nut'. 6. a. SOS. 7. A Big Kahuna (cheese)burger and Sprite. 8. Keystone Cops. 9. Heart of Gold. "Greensleeves was my heart of gold, And

ACROSS 1. The upper classes have to account for the scary riot taking place outside (11) 9. Ring five times for a symbol (7) 10. Begin to organise a drinking bout (5) 11. Terribly inane musical (5) 12. Ill-feeling stems from the Franco-Uruguayan conflict (7) 13. Bird in a large quarry (6) 15. Pilot's new gun (6) 18. State that the girl's outside the boxing association (7) 20. Lean on a good article (5) 22. As a party member I have a defence (5) 23. Groups of pirates? (7) 24. Translate 'meet up' into Latin before the end (11)

1. Which controversial islands are, depending on the tongue in which they are spoken, named after adventurous French sailors from St. Malo? 2. What is the longest month of the year in most areas of North America and Europe? 3. For each of the following real names, give their stage name: a: Kathryn Elizabeth Hudson (singer), b: Richard Wayne Penniman (singer, songwriter, pianist, bandleader), c: Declan Patrick MacManus (singer-songwriter), d: Prince Rogers Nelson (singer-songwriter), e: Francesco Paolo LoVecchio (singer, songwriter and actor) 4. Which country's flag, the oldest existing flag in the world, apparently fell out of the heavens during a battle on 15th June, 1219? 5. Which pine nut had a famous nose? 6. Which three letters replaced CQD? a. SOS, b. KGB, c. TNT, d. FYI 7. What was Brett's last supper in the movie Pulp Fiction? (Food & beverage required) 8. What was the name given to the bungling inept policemen in the early films produced by Max Sennet? 9. What do Lady Greensleeves and Neil Young both have in common? 10. Sunday the tenth of October 2010 can be represented in numerical form 10.10.10, a nice binary-sounding number. What decimal number is represented by the binary number 101010? 11. The following words are from which 'train' songs? a. Down around the corner half a mile from here. b. Get your bags together, go bring your good friends too. c. The next stop we make will be England 12. What is the North American Indian name for bigfoot?

Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Romania. 16. Boxing styles. 17. b: 99 days. 18. a. Livin la Vida Loca, b. Killer Queen, c. Do you feel like we do, d. Norwegian Wood, e. Hotel California. 19. Mother Theresa. 20. Bow Street Runners (slang name 'red breasts')

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’

A Poisonous Debate

I have read about and am aware of a number of families and friends that are having problems coming to some kind of reconciliation over this controversial issue, which I initially found difficult to understand. If I am honest, my own attitudes to some people that have forcibly expressed a very different view to my own has changed my perceptions of them, and which I am sure, has changed their perceptions of me. In most cases, it is not sufficient to end a friendship, but does make me more cautious in what I say about a number of issues; in other words, the openness and mutual trust has gone, at least for the time being.

I read a story this week about a woman who left her husband of twenty-two years, reportedly because he voted for Donald Trump and she felt a sense of acute betrayal that affected all areas of their relationship.

I wondered then, as I do now, how it is possible to be an expat living in Europe, and enjoying its many advantages, yet wanting to deny these advantages to others. It is an example of what seems logical to

By Bar rie Mahoney

Apparently, their views were not reconcilable and since on one occasion, it turned to violence, the couple decided to call it a day. I suspect, and hope, that the referendum was not the only reason for the break up of this relationship, but it does help to explain the differences and strength of feelings involved. One thing that struck me most in this email was the comment, which was similar to the experiences of the American woman, that my correspondent felt betrayed by his partner, whom he had trusted implicitly for many years.

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.

During the run up to the EU referendum, I received several very unpleasant emails from some expats criticising my views on remaining in the European Union that I expressed in 'Letters from the Atlantic'. Yes, I am a committed Remainer, and an unashamedly committed European for as long as I can remember. What surprised me at the time was not only the strength of feeling expressed, but that the criticisms were coming from expats who were themselves living in EU countries.

respondents telling me that he and his partner have decided to separate after several years of living together, mainly because of their differences over the EU referendum.

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.

This story also raises some poignant issues in relation to Brexit and other current issues where the original intention of a well-considered, thoughtful and civilised debate has turned into a poisonous one affecting many areas of national, as well as everyday life and relationships. Burning passions on both sides of the debate concerning the Trump and Brexit debates have taken their toll upon many families and friendships, and continue to do so.

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some is completely illogical to others. As a democrat, I reluctantly accepted the result of the referendum, but I do reserve the right alongside the 48%, who lost the argument, to object, to complain, to challenge and to criticise where appropriate as the UK staggers towards an eventual agreement with the European Union. The Leave campaign had a 52% win, and it is important to respect the views of the majority, which in most cases will have been carefully considered; however, the views of the minority should not be ignored. A further reminder of the American woman who has left her husband because he had voted for Trump arrived in my email inbox this morning. I was sad to receive a message from one of my regular cor-

Well, the genie is now well and truly out of the bottle and it is true that many people now feel liberated to say exactly what they feel about immigration, inequality, foreigners, governments, as well as a host of many other grievances that appear to have been suppressed for many years. If these views are expressed clearly, calmly and without malice, it can be a good thing, yet from what we have seen in the mainstream media, as well as in social media, in recent weeks, I somehow doubt it. If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: http://barriemahoney.com and http://thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Footsteps in the Sand’ (ISBN: 9780995602717). Available in paperback, as well as Kindle editions. © Barrie Mahoney

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON

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Euronics Darts League Results: Thursday 23rd February Las Rosas Hub Hyenas (2) Porter House (2) El Capitan (1) Junction Jaguars (2) Hen’s Teeth Coqs (2) Pint depot Queens (2) Evolution (2)

4-8 9-3 8-4 6-6 8-4 9-3 8-4 11-1

Ale House (2) Porter House Bees Massey’s Junction Jackals (1) Hen's Teeth Chicks Tavern Sporting Life Misfits Hub Hellraisers

League Table 23rd Feb Hub Hyenas El Capitan Junction Jackals Massey's Porter House Porter House Bees Ale House Las Rosas

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

Pts 31 27 27 26 23 19 18 18

legs 9 6 6 4 8 3 8 4

Evolution Junction Jaguars Tavern Oldies Hen's Teeth Coqs Pint Depot Queens Sporting Life Misfits Hub Hellraisers Hen's Teeth Chicks

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

16 11 11 9 7 6 4 3

11 8 3 9 8 4 1 4

D i v i s i o n A D i v i s i o n B

Division A: The first week of the 2nd half season sees the Hub Hyenas extend their lead ahead of the rest of the pack with a convincing win 9-3 against the Porter House Bees, MOTM Shaun Smith scored 2 x 180’s this week brining his tally to 7! (well at least I think that’s what it says on the results sheet but may need to alter this if incorrect. El Capitan’s fortunate draw against Junction Jackals, which, by the latter’s accounts, should have been a win for them based on their sound performance up until the last game. In the final singles, El Cap’s David Rotella pulled out a stellar performance

TORREVIEJA DARTS LADIES ORGANISATION League Format Week 3 Results Black Dog Ladies Wildcats Gogartys Gals Friendly Temps

5-4 7-2 8-1 0-0

In Division B, Evolution are very comfortably out in the lead with 16 points after their crushing defeat of the lovely Hellraisers. The Hen’s Teeth Coq’s did the Jaguars a favour by beating the Tavern Oldies, allowing the Jags to sneak up into 2nd place on legs. The Jags themselves put in a great performance against the Chicks with some high scores and quick finishes. However, I suspect the Hen’s Coqs will be wanting their revenge against the Jaguars next week

PLAZA GOLF SOCIETY Captains Day @ Lo Romero Great day and fantastic time at Lo Romero, a very popular course from our members.

Friendly Chicas Primadonnas El Balcon Chicas Bye/Descanso

League Table

Pts.

Black Dog Ladies Primadonnas Gogartys Girls Wildcats at Macklins Friendly Chicas Friendly's Temps El Balcon Chicas

3 3 2 3 3 2 2

2 2 2 1 1 1 0

1 1 0 2 2 1 2

7 7 6 5 5 4 2

This week’s Hot Darts. Karen Christopher 160, Beatty Powell 140, Elaine Willis 140, Joy Don 135, Lorraine McGrath 125, Amanda Skinner 121+100, Anita Morfee 121, Pamela Taylor 117, Groa Ingvadottir 115, Noreen Dobbs 101, Jane Costello 100 Highest Check Out 105 checkout by Amanda Skinner Well Done Amanda Well done everyone this week, especially games were rearranged due to Valentines and to the Captains for getting the Results in quickly, keep up the good work, and enjoy your darts. Pam Horton 96 571 0066 Ladies Darts Coordinator Emails: Dartess501@gmail.com

against Nigel Elverly, scooping a 180 and a draw for the home team. However, a point each for a draw allowed the Hyenas win to take them that much further away. A surprise loss for Massey’s at the Porter House also sees them slip 5 points behind top spot but Craig Miller can be content with acquiring his 2nd 180 of this season. The Porters put in a really strong performance according to Siddie Cross who thought all teams might have come a cropper against such dartsmanship on this particular night. Karl’s crew from the Ale house pushed Las Rosas into the bottom spot in the division by beating them 8-4.

We had a great turnout and with the rollover from last week the 2s pot was looking very healthy at 168€. But even with the great golfers we had not one person took the pot, meaning the next game at La Torre is looking good for a 200€ pot. The nearest the pin was sponsored by The Alehouse, GF Villamartin plaza, with the spice taking hole 5, John ‘one’ Eyre hole 7, Chris Caswell hole 12 and Mick the Grip hole 15. Nearest the hole in 2 on hole 9 was taken by Phil Sully and hole 17 in 3 was taken by Kenny McPherson. Thanks also to Mick the Grip for his donation of bottles of cava. With winners receiving 10€ bar tab at Alehouse, golf balls and cava. Our lowest scorer of the day was Lee Williamson with an impressive 17 points!!! Taking a bottle of wine home to drown his sorrows. Our best lady was Linda Ottaway with 29 points collecting a bottle of wine. Our guests saw Richard Smith coming in with 37 points from his handicap of 18 and Wayne Biggs scoring an impressive 39 points from his handicap of 22. Both receiving wine and golf balls. Our members category paid out 4 places for Captains day, with Ron Temple scoring 33 points from his 9 handicap. Kenny McPherson claimed 3rd place with his handicap of 14, scoring an impressive 36 points, Kevin Rose scored a great 38 points and coming 2nd on count-back with his handicap of 14. Dave Lethaby scored a magnificent 38 points from his handicap of 13. Our next event is at La Torre, 10th March Limited Spaces left, please book early for this event. Email us at theplazagolfsociety@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

after the ladies humiliated them at their last meeting. Their royal highnesses from the Pint Depot were elated to have a 3rd win this year, for a second time they managed to defeat the Misfits which sees them climb another rung higher on the ladder and safely away from the bottom position they have coveted for the last three years. 180’s: Sean Smith x 7! (Hyenas), Merv Harley x2 (Masseys), Alan Havelock (Ale House), Dave Wright (Jackals), John Eyre (Hyenas), Alex Nikolov (Jackals), Des Field (Masseys), Tim Goodacre (PH Bees), Jim Storey (El Capitan), Jeff Ward (Porter House), Craig Miller x2 (Massey’s), David Rotella (El Capitan) 171’s: Simone de Lacy (Jaguars) Highest Finish to date: 136 by Des Field (Massey’s) If there are any 180’s missing off the list or any higher finishes it is because I haven’t been sent the results sheet yet so please scan and email me details of any missing 180’s or higher check-outs. Please note that if I am missing sheets I am also missing MOTM data!

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE

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RESULTS AND TABLES FOR FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY

The Pintos, on Monday, played host to the Greenland Sycamores on a horrendous day for bowls, with a strong gusting and cold wind. But the Pintos having the advantage of the home mat, adjusted to the conditions sooner than their worthy opponents and took 5 rinks and the overall shots, well worth getting out of bed for. Meanwhile the Broncos travelled to the Emerald Isle to play the Moonrakers in very difficult conditions on an away mat, but although they came away without a point, the ones I spoke to this morning had enjoyed the experience and one or two had been close matches. Friday morning brought the Vistabella Conquistadors to El Rancho to play the Raiders, alas the opposition failed to provide a full team and conceded one rink, but took two, and hence the Raiders took the points by 10-4. Helga Schiffman, Gill Bartlett and Rob Clark drew the conceded rink and I am sure would rather have played. Pam Harris, Malc Elmore and Brian Harris 19-14. Marion Haynes, Diane Yates and Dave Haynes 13-18. Edward Elsam, Tony Robinson and Graham Day 18-10. Ngaio Baldwin, Bob Easthope and Gary Newson 23-14. Tricia Elsam, Peter Blackburn and Keith Longshaw 16-23. In the afternoon the Mustangs played host to the Emerald Isle Claymores, struggled a little without complaint, to master the speed of the mat. Though they played well and took 2 rinks, although some of the scores had large points differentials, the game play was close. Judy Foley, Keith Cunningham and Geoff Jones 15-10. Barbara Jones, Sheila Cooper and Jane Hamill 15-22. Ann Taylor, Malc Sykes and Jim Gracie 34-8. Irene Thomson, Jim Taylor and Eddie Thomson 33-7. Maxine Wright, John Skipper and Rod Wright 14-21. Henry Ryder, Jan Bright and Richard Lee 26-6. 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

DIVISION A San Luis Lions 100 Vistabella Lanzadores 87 Vistabella Picadors 114 Emerald Isle Cavaliers 117 San Luis Tigers 96

10 5 10 2 6

Greenland Oaks La Marina Sharks Mazarron Miners Montemar Matadors Quesada Swallows

4 9 4 12 8

75 123 97 121 108

Quesada Swallows San Luis Lions Emerald Isle Cavaliers La Marina Sharks Vistabella Lanzadores Mazarron Miners Vistabella Picadors Montemar Matadors Greenlands Oaks San Luis Tigers

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 57 55 50 45 46 47 42 43 40 35

Diff 281 266 112 117 -12 -81 -55 -126 -187 -315

Pts 140 137 122 116 116 112 104 104 87 77

D 3 4 2 6 6 4 4 4 3 4

L 36 37 44 45 44 45 50 49 53 57

Win 12 12 10 10 9 7 8 7 3 2

DIVISION B San Miguel Cougars Quesada Swifts La Marina Seagulls La Marina Dolphins El Rancho Mustangs

140 101 152 93 137

San Miguel Jaguars El Rancho Mustangs San Miguel Cougars Emer Isle Claymores La Siesta Blues La Marina Seagulls Quesada Swifts La Manga Crusaders La Marina Dolphins Ctry Bowls Geckos

13 6 12 8 10

Ctry Bowls Geckos 1 San Miguel Jaguars 8 La Manga Crusaders 2 La Siesta Blues 6 Em Isle Claymores 4

88 113 73 85 74

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 57 59 52 49 47 42 41 42 38 38

Diff 332 596 176 21 -1 -181 -102 -386 -88 -367

Pts 142 140 129 113 111 100 98 92 91 90

14 La Siesta Golds 12 Em Isle Roundheads 10 Vistabella Condores 14 San Luis Pumas

0 2 4 0

69 53 79 62

P 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15

Diff 593 182 260 126 92 -199 -173 -351 -530

Pts 160 126 111 110 100 92 72 71 37

D 3 2 4 2 1 4 4 0 5 5

L 36 35 40 45 48 50 51 54 53 53

Win 12.5 10 10.5 8 9 7 6 7.5 5 4.5

DIVISION C Emerald Isle Outlaws Montemar Toreadors El Rancho Raiders Horadada Royals

143 112 99 136

Horadada Royals Greenlands Cedars Montemar Toreadors Emerald Isle Outlaws Vistabella Conquistadores La Siesta Golds San Luis Pumas El Rancho Raiders Emerald Isle Roundheads

W 67 51 46 44 41 40 30 31 19

D 3 4 3 6 5 2 2 1 4

L Win 20 12 29 10 35 9 34 8 38 8 42 5 52 5 52 6 67 1

Greenlands Bowls Club. In the South Alicante League, Enterprise Division, The Maples were at Home to San Miguel Meteors. Final scores were - total shots for - 86. total shots against - 92. Points for - 6. Against - 8. Winning rinks were...........Sheila Stead, Val Duchart, skip Sue Brown. - 16 shots to 9. Brian Tomlin, Dave Dudding, skip Mel Brown - 21 shots to 15. Jean Thompson, Joan Oliver, skip Marilyn Fryatt. - 13 shots to 12. In the Discovery Division, the Sycamores were away to Emerald Isle Titans. Final score was - Total shots for - 88. total shots against 153. Points for 2. against 12. Winning rink was..................Rudy Wattley, Terry Lawton, skip John Obrien. 37 shots to 6.In the Southern League, the Oaks were away to San Luis Lions. Final score was - total shots for 75, against 100. Points for 4. against - 10. Winning rinks were - Sheila Stead, Joan Oliver,Mel Brown. 23 shots to 8. Brian Tomlin, Dave Thompson, Marilyn Fryatt. - 16 shots to 14.For all inquires regarding new membership please ring Haley on 966 84 4399

EMERALD ISE BOWLS CLUB The Titans where at home to Country Bowls and came out winners by 12=2 aggregate146=69 this win gives them promotion ,,Now a final push is on to go up as champions. Winners where Y Mallerburn P Coffey F Close 34=15,,D Rhodes K Jolliffe D Gerrard 26=8 P Heaney J Pooley I Brewster 28=6 M Whitelock C Highland M Stacey 22=8 J Parkes M Veale P Parkes 21=13 The Neptunes travelled to second placed La Siesta Apollos and came away with an excellent 9=5 win,,with winning rinks being E Morris D Birkett J Mullarkey 36=10, J Jarvis E Sheperd J Mulloy 20=8 and LHawkins A Malcolm B Smith 18=9, L Fisher S Johnson P Willicott got a 18=18 draw The Moonrakers recorded a fantastic 14=0 win over El Rancho Broncos,with an aggregate of 142=68,,the winners were V Cameron L Burns A Burns 31=7 R Adams M Petty M Breen 30=10, I Fay R Fooks F King 25=12 L Harris S Wickens A Fay 22=12, M Foulds B Foulds E Bennett 19=16 S Adams T Harris R Ede 15=11 Wed saw the EI travel to Finca Guila in the winter league and they keep pressing the top positions with a 9=3 win anda aggregate of 85=74,,winners were J Parkes M Veale C Highland and P Parkes 21=11, M Highland R White A M Stevenson D Gerrard 21=14 P Heaney S Johnson D Birkett I Brewster 17=13,,and they got a 17 =17 draw as well with D Rhodes Y Mallerburn F Close C Lindgren Thursday brought two games to the Emerald Isle in Fed4s League the Shamrocks home to San Luis Bazars beaten 8=0 with an aggregate of 44=61, the Leprechauns losing at home to Quesada 2=6 and aggregate of 47=56. Winning rink D Rhodes L Vincent J Pooley and D Birkett 20=16 Friday saw the Cavaliers play Monte Mar at home,,and slipped to a 2=12 aggregate of 117=121 defeat. Winners were J Parkes M Veale P Parkes 39=9 The Claymores played at El Rancho Mustangs,and lost 4=10 with the aggregate being 74=131 winning trips were A Brown S Johnson P Willicott 22=15, EMorris C Thomas and J Mullarkey 21=14 The Outlaws where at home verses La Siesta Golds and had a great 14=0 win with an aggregate of 143=69, winning trips where J Dear F King R Ede 32=12, V Cameron P Cresswell A Fay 21=10,,, M Foulds T Harris E Bennett 27=11, R Adams M Petty M Breen 20=14 L Harris S Wickens A Burns 20=10, S Adams G Inwood B Foulds 23=12 The Roundheads played Monte Mar Torreadors and got beaten 2=12,with an aggregate of53=112 winning trips A Padfield P Cresswell S Watson 17=12 ELWYN MORRIS

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By Sheila Cammack An unsettled week, cool, cloudy and windy at times; maybe March will be better. South Alicante Winter Triples: Enterprise Div. Monday 20th SL Klingons home v Q Pearls, a fight to the end, points 12-2, 118shots99. Winners: Kath Reid, Sabrina & Russell Marks 21-13, Bob White, Keith Phillips, Scott Malden 19-17, Shirley Verity, Jo & Julian Pering 25-24, Steve Simmons, Keith Roberts, Giuseppe Galelli 1812, Ray Clarke, June & Keith Jones 22-12. SL Trekkers, away v MM Matadors, hard game, 4pts-10, 77shots-94. Winners: Ros Holmes, Marina Beardsall, Derrick Cooper 19-8, Mags Haines, Dave Tilley, Vic Slater 20-14. Discovery Div. SL Romulans, home v MM Toreadors; tough match 4-10, shots 94-120. Winners: Mary & Tom Fromson, Kevin Hull 21-13, Dennis Jackson, Keith Blood, Harry Epsom 23-14. Winter League: Wednesday 22nd home v Benitachell, so close to a clean sweep; points 10-2, shots 98-67. Winners: Pam Lockett, Jo Pering, June & Keith Jones 19-13, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jules Pering, Russell Marks 19-14, Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Neil Morrison, Sabrina Marks 26-9, Irene Everett, Lynne Morris, Peter McEneany Tom Hill 16-12. FED 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League Thursday 23rd a battle of Blues v Reds, which fortunately the Blues won! Div A SL Ospreys, home v SM Cherokees, a good result; 53shots-45, pts6-2. Winners: Sheila Cammack, Jo Pering, June & Keith Jones 20-12, Pam Lockett, Lynne Morris, Ray Pollock, Tom Hill 22-14. Div B SL Condors; good points home v SM Mohawks, 6-2, shots 54-44. Winners: Allen Bowen, Bill Webb, Barry Edwards, Brian Pocock 20-12, Mags Haines, Ros Holmes, Margaret Morrison, Neil Morrison 18-13. Div C SL Bazas, a great win away v top of the league EI Shamrocks 8-0, 61 shots-44. Winners: Doug Beattie, Margaret Stephens, Fay Beattie, Drew Russell 25-15, Pat Malden, Pat Bird, Graham Bird, John Malden 1914, Dennis & Chris Jackson, Dave Blackie, Scott Malden 17-15. Friday 24th LLB Southern League, SL Lions home v GL Oaks, useful points 10-4, shots 100-75. Winners: Ann Holland, Pam Lockett, Giuseppe Galelli 24-10, Kath Reid, Keith Phillips, Scott Malden 2514, Bob White, Ray Pollock, Phil Morrachan 19-12. SL Tigers, home v Q Swallows hard fought 6pts-8, shots 96-108. Winners: Margaret & Barry Roseveare, Derrick Cooper 27-13, Marina Beardsall, Bill Webb, Neil Morrison 20-12, Irene Everett, Dave Tilley, Vic Slater 15-12. SL Pumas, a tough match away v HO Royals, 0pts-14, 62 shots-136. For information on San Luis Bowls Club check: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com

LA MARINA BOWLS By Barry Latham This week has started off a bit like last week. Oops. The Explorers wended their way to the place on the hill only to lose 11-3 at Vistabella Albatrosses. I'm sure there is a saying about Albatross. Margaret & Rob Finlayson plus Maureen Kidd managed a draw, Jim & Kathy Manning and Reg Jackson drew while our winning rink comprised of Dave Hadaway, Arthur Cronk and the inevitable Anne Stone. Next came the Pathfinders who went to play at San Miguel Comets and lost 10-4. Two winners were John Rae, Mick Fitzgerald and Lynne Armitage 18-10 and David Taylor, Dave McGaw and Lorita Rae 22-16. Hooray for the Raes. Okay so they don't need us, extra holiday then. Well done to the Winter League at home versus San Miguel with a10-2 win. John Mallet, Peter Parsons, Roger Stacey and Maureen Kidd won19-15; the Armitages and the Taylors combined together to get 25-12 win; Dave Hadaway with his happy girls, Kathy Manning, Barbara Forshaw and Janet Parsons won18-15 and Alan Castle, Phil Pape, the Butlers won 22-9. No mention of Anne. San Miguel won the Berleen. What a good Friday. All three teams winning. The Sharks played away against Vistabella Lanzadores and a close game it was, one rink drew, two others lost by one and one won by a lot. The big winner was Alan Castle, Phil Pape and Janet Parsons 32-6. The other winners were Margaret and Rob Finlayson and Hilary Cronk; Alex Whyte, Dave Hadaway and Dave O'Sullivan while the ones who drew were Roy Hart, Peter Parsons and Andy Bartlett. The Dolphins entertained La Siesta Blues and won a closely fought match with the two points for the overall score. John Rae, Dave McGaw and Roger Stacey won 18-15; Brian Duff, Martin Butler and Maria Duff won 19-11 while John and Shirley Withers and Angela Butler made sure we won the overall with a 27-6 win. Last but not least the Seagulls nearly got their revenge when La Manga Crusaders visited us. 12-2 winners we were. Len Daniels, Steve Hindle and Berni Carr 29-12; Keep it in the family, Sue Daniels, Mike Stone and Mo Taylor 32-11; John Morgan, Clive Pratt and Dave Bulfield 31-6; Colin Armitage, Arthur Cronk and Anne Stone 23-10; Dave Taylor, Gina Hindle and Lynne Armitage 22-15.

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Marabu Golf Society at Font del Llop For this month’s meeting a group of 30 players visited the established course at Font del Llop taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services. Despite overnight heavy rain and the threat of no buggies the course was in a dry wintery condition but strong afternoon winds made scorIng on the back nine difficult. The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st – Barry Allsop – 38 points 2nd – Andy Jones - 37 points 3rd – Mike Probert – 33 points 4th – Joe Tiernan - 32 points 5th – Brian Smith – 31 points Nearest the Pins – Allsop,Probert,Sebire,Hanaway & Smith Dog of a Day – Steen Tidemann

Best Guest – Percy Greenwood – 35 points Best Front Nine – John Laidler – 18 points Best Back Nine – Mally wright – 16 points Football Card – Ian McIlwain After the game we returned to LEAF's Restaurante, which is located at Pueblo Brava, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their continued support. Our next interim fixture is at Vistabella on Vistabella on 9th March 2017 followed by the society day also at Hacienda Riquelme on 30th March 2017. Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

MONTE MAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad and Avalon Monte Mar Toreadors v San Luis Romulans. A hard match played on a very windy day. Well done to the Toreadors winning on four rinks. Shots Toreadors 120 – 94 Romulans. Points Toreadors 10 – 4 Romulans. Monte Mar Matadors v San Luis Trekkers.- Winning on four rinks well done ton Sue Kemp, June Young skip Brian Zelin 20 – 16 Geraldine Fisher, Harry Dobson skip Gordon Fisher 10 – 0. Ronnie Cairns, Alan Ashberry skip Tony Finan 23 – 12. Denise Ashberry, Dave Melville, skip Bill Young 19 – 10. Shots Matadors 94 – 77 Trekkers. Points Matadors 10 – 4 Trekkers. Tuesday 21st February. Monte Mar Picadors v La Siesta Hoopoes. Winning on one rink well done to Sheila Roberts, Lesley Jones, Ron Jones and skip David Eades. Shots Picadors 35 – 54 Hoopoes. Points Picadors 2 – 6 Hoopoes. Monte Mar Lords v Greenlands Bulls.Winning on all three rinks, well done to all. Shots Lords 61 – 35 Bulls. Points lords 8 – 0 Bulls. Wednesday 22nd February.Winter League Monte Mar v Quesada. Not a very good day at the office losing to a very good team. Winning on one rink well done to Sue Kemp, Jan Gatward, Danny King and skip Brian Zelin.

Shots Monte Mar 69 – 94.Points Monte Mar 2 – 12 Quesada. Friday 24th February.Monte Mar Toreadors v Emerald Isle Roundheads. A good day for the Toreadors with the Roundheads only able to field five teams instead of six. Nevertheless the Toreadors won on four rinks and losing on the last end on the remaining rink. So a big well done to everyone in contributing. Shots Toreadors 112 – 53 Roundheads. Points Toreadors 12 – 2 Roundheads. Monte Mar Matadors v Emerald Isle Cavaliers.Winning on five rinks well done to, Sue Kemp, June Young skip Brian Zelin 21 – 17. Keith Simpson, Joe Ridley skip Diane Ridley 16 – 14. Ethal Finan, Tony Finan skip Bill Young 30 – 18. Geraldine Fisher, Harry Dobson skip Gordon Fisher 19 – 13. Ronnie Cairns, Val Higgin skip Roy Mercer 28 – 16. Shots Matadors 121 – 117 Cavaliers. Points Matadors 12 – 2 Cavaliers. 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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The week began with no fixture for the Pioneers and so the only match involved the Apollos who had a home match,in very windy weather, against Emerald Isle Neptunes.Despite convincing wins for Barbara and Jack Cooper with Vic Mahomet 32-6 and Irene Laverick with Pat and Brian Harman 20-12 the only other point came from Ann and Robert Heath who rescued a draw 18-18 with a final end getting four shots.The overall shots being 97-110.The points 9 to the Isle 5 to La Siesta. Mixed fortunes in The Fed 4’s with the Hoopoes gaining a 6-2 home win against Montemar whilst the Parakeets lost away at Horadada by the same scoreline. Wins for the Hoopoes came from Rod Edgerton,Bill Jordan with Florence and Mike Edwards 23-7 and by Val Dalton,Norman Adcroft Jack Cooper and George Richardson 1814 whilst Ann and Robert Heath with Tony Dalton and Vic Mahomet lost by a single shot. The winning rink for the Parakeets,in tricky conditions, at Horadada came from Joy and Brian Gardiner with Tony Campbell and Jean Cooper 17-14. The Winter League saw the visit of Vistabella to our home and they gained revenge from the reverse fixture with a 10-2 win. Our winning rink was Joy Gardiner,Trish Reilly with Bill and Sue Jordan who won 25-15.Bad luck for the rink of Ann Edgerton, Jack Cooper,Pat Reilly and Mike Edwards who lost by a single shot in a match that was in doubt until the skips delivered their last bowl. The Blues travelled to La Marina to play the Dolphins and suffered a narrow 8-6 reverse the shots score being a close 85-93. Winning rinks for La Siesta were Ann and Robert Heath with Pat Harman 239,Joy Gardiner,John Taylor and Jean Cooper 16-8 and Barbara Cooper,Vic Mahomet and Mike Edwards 14-12. Not such good news for the Golds who lost their away match at Emerald Isle Outlaws without recording any winning rinks.On the day they faced some excellent bowling by their opponents. Finally,some good news to report one of our stalwart members Roy Millward is at last out of hospital and on his way to recovery, although not yet available to receive visitors.We look forward to seeing both him and Sheila back on the rink as soon as possible.

Off to a good start this week with the Enterprise Albatrosses away to La Marina Explorers, Four wins & a draw. T French, C Watkins & B Pain 21-9. S Kirk, N Burrows & K Cuthbert 18-9. L Bishop, S Broadhurst & J Bowman 19-14. L Watkins, S Burrows & M Furness 16-15. O Ratcliffe, B Brown & A Brown 15-15. Shots, VB 99(11) 82(3) LM. Drivers away to San Miguel Pulsars had three wins, D Chaplin, B Ewart & P Whitehall 20-10. F Barclay, L Barber & G Thorpe 19-14. S Whitehall, M Foulcer & B Norris 18-16. Shots, 86(6) - 100(8) SM. Voyager league Eagles home to Mazarrón Mariners had four winning Rinks, R Smith, P Cadwell & A Kendall 20-10. M Irwin, R Hudson & P Tomkins 21-12. M Blythe, K Rennison & R Pownall 20-17. D Hudson, S Cox & J Bagwell 17-16. Shots, VB 106(10)- 102(4) M. Winter League. Another good win, this time at La Siesta...pay back time. O Ratcliffe, J Bowman, C Thorpe & B Pain 25-14. J Chaplin, M Foulcer, B Norris & E Bishop 21-13. S Burrows, B Brown, M Regan & G Thorpe 17-11. L Bishop, P Tomkins, A Brown & I Kenyon 19-18. VB 97(10)- 81(2) LS...nice one! Fed 4's. Vikings were away to San Miguel Apaches, them Indians don't scare us! A great win of...VB 65(6) - 38(2) SM. Well done. Southern league div A Lanzadores at home v La Marina Sharks. Two wins & a drawn game. O Ratcliffe, D Howard & K Cuthbert 20-19. L Watkins, B Brown & M Furness 16-15. J Chaplin, S Broadhurst & I Kenyon 17-17. VB 87(5) -123(9) LM. Picadores also at home v Mazarrón Miners, four wins from D Gunning, J Neve & D Jenkins 35-10. S Kirk, T French & M Foulcer 21-18. D Leggatt, B Pointon & C Thorpe 15-13. F Barclay, B Ewart & G Thorpe 18-17. VB 114(10) - 97(4) M. Div C Conquistadors away to El Rancho Raiders managed two wins on this difficult rink, well doe to R Savage, K Savage & P Tomkins 23-16 and D Hudson, A Kendall & J Harwood 18-13. VB 79(4) - 89(10) E R. Sponsored by Venture Fleet, Autos Direct, Rivingtons Restaurant & TV Choice

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Carp R Us The first match of the Spring Series was fished on the Eden stretch of the Rio Segura. This stretch of water badly needs some work by the CHS to remove the reeds that, in places, stretch completely across the river. The club does its best to keep bank areas available for fishing by regularly clearing them but there is nothing it can do to clear the actual river. Although it was a very mild day, fishing was again hard. Jeremy Fardoe won with 5.02kg of mullet and carp caught on bread, with Tom Marshall second with 1.70kg (carp and an eel) using feeder and corn, Ann Fowles third with 1.12kg and Steve Collins fourth with 0.80kg. The club will be holding its AGM on Sunday 5th March at its HQ, Bar El Alto La Dolores which is to be found just off the N322 between La Mata and Guardamar. Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carprus.weebly.comor on our Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca. The club is currently looking for new members and anyone interested can contact us through the Facebook page, the website or calling the club secretary, Steve Fell, on 634379081.

San Miguel Bowls Club By Pat McEwan The TV cameras and Guardian newspaper will be at San Miguel Bowls Club on Thursday 2nd March during club morning. They want to get opinions of ex pats over Brexit. Please see notice board. Another mixed bag of results this week. In the SABA league, the Comets played La Marina Pathfinders winning 10 points to 4. Well done to Stan North, Jim Jarvie, Jack Jackson 32-7; Sheila Errington, Peter Ross, Brian Errington 20-9; Bill Mosely, Frank Scotthern, Bob Donnelly 28-10; Bill Reeves, Carl Eagle, Bill Brownlee 19-14. Great shots difference 125 for, 80 against. The Meteors were away to Greenland Maples, winning 8-4. Close shot difference 92 for, 86 against. Val & Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm 19-13; Noel Davis, Dave & Lynn Greenland 18-7: Margaret Patterson, Brian Miller, Cliff Plaisted 19-16. The Pulsars were at home against Vistabella Drivers winning 8-6. Jan Farmer, Peter Rees, John Raby 29-6; Anita Brown, Sheila Booth, Gary Raby 15-11; Pete Masters, Brenda Rees, Eddie Cowan 16-12; Shots for 100, against 86. The Winter League only managed 2 points against La Marina. Well done to Cliff Plaisted, Val & Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm 21-11. Shots for 72, against 96. In the Fed Fours all teams struggled this week for points. The Mohawks got 2 points, winning team was Sheila Errington, Sheila Booth, Alan Booth, Brian Errington 19-16. 44 shots for - 54 against. The Cherokees also got 2 points, winning team Noel Davis, Gail Willshire, Chris Collier, Fred Willshire 19-11. Shots for 45, against 53. Another 2 point win for the Apaches!! Jan Allen, Brenda Rees, John Marshall, John Raby 21-19, Shots for 38, against 65. Brilliant result for the Cougars in the Southern League, winning 13points to 1 against Country Bowls Geckos. Bob Nesbitt, Bob Donnelly, Bill Brownlee 24-16; Bob Hanton, Peter Ross, Barbara Scotthern 26-11; Bill Moseley, Frank Scotthern, Jack Jackson 25-12; Meg Brownlee, Ann Eagle, Mike Bayfield 24-19; Sheila Errington, David Champion, Brian Errington 25-14; Bill Reeves, Sandy Hannon, Carl Eagle 16 across. Shots for 140, against 88. The Cougars were away to Quesada Swifts winning 8 points to 6. Well done to Pat McEwan, Alan Booth, Dave McEwan 17-8; Jan Farmer, Ron Nairey, Paul Thomas 26-12; Anita Brown, Tom Dalgleish, John Marshall 26-15. 113 shots for, 101 against. Another date for diary OPEN FORUM Thursday 9th March 0930 for 1000. Come along, have your say, bring ideas. Please note, the green will be closed until the meeting ends. Club mornings are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 0945 for 1015. The WASPS meet on Wednesday afternoons at 1.30. 5 euros for an afternoons friendly bowling, includes shoes, woods and free tuition if required. For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club, please contact the President Eileen Potts, telephone 966730376, or Secretary Pat McEwan telephone 966714257.

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IN THE BUNKER WITH MICK THE GRIP THE FIRST MENS’ monthly medal was held at Crowborough in April of 1896. The ladies monthly medal followed in July. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was appointed Captain for 1910. Most of his writing was done at nearby Windlesham Manor; his study looked out towards the Crowborough clubhouse. Lady Conan Doyle was elected Lady Captain for 1911. The story is told that Conan Doyle made a pact with his son to meet him on what is now the fourth green exactly one year after his death should the son perish in the war – which he did. Whether the meeting took place Sir Arthur never said. No-one knows who first designed Crowborough Beacon golf course (perhaps Sherlock Holmes should be put on the case) but Dr. Alister MacKenzie, who designed the Royal Melbourne course and Augusta National, re-designed eight of the holes. JORDAN SPIETH’S 4 STROKE win at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am was impressive but hardly hair-raising stuff. Tiger Woods won his first U.S. Open there in 2000 by a record-setting fifteen strokes which made everyone sit up, but for a nailbiting climax the duel between Watson and Nicklaus at the 1982 US Open on the same course takes some beating. Nicklaus was looking for a record fifth U.S. Open title. The two were tied when Watson’s tee shot on the par-3 17th found the deep rough. Thanks to Youtube, we can still admire his unbelievable chipin for a birdie that left Nicklaus looking shell-shocked, followed by another birdie on the 18th. It was Watson’s only U.S. Open triumph, but what a victory!. THE WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP will be at Club de Golf Chapultepec, Mexico City, March 1-5. In June, 2016 the PGA Tour announced that Trump National Doral Miami would no longer host the tournament, hence it’s new venue for 2017. President Nieto will be counting all that lovely gate money. Should help to pay for the wall. JOHN JACOBS, OBE, who has died aged 91, gained the title of “Dr. Golf” when his coaching schools spread his teaching methods around the world. An excellent golfer and twice Ryder Cup Captain, Jacobs also coached most of the European teams and Walker and Curtis Cup players. Tony Jacklin and Tom Watson were among many top players who sought his counsel. Butch Harmon said of him: ”There is not one golf teacher who does not owe something to John Jacobs, he simply wrote the book on coaching.” Incidentally, Jacobs was a great friend of Percy “Laddie” Lucas, CBE,DSO & Bar, DFC. A commemorative plaque at Prince's Golf

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Club, Sandwich marks where Lucas, an excellent golfer, used his local knowledge of his home course to make an emergency landing after his Spitfire was crippled over France in 1944. Spotting Sandwich Bay just as his engine died he glided in keeping the clubhouse as a marker, and landed belly-up out of bounds. He recalled being very unhappy at the state of the greens and his continuing inability to hit the 9th fairway. RORY MCILROY had to give up his Sunday morning lie-in when he was ‘invited’ to play a round with Donald Trump. Top U.S. players had better be ready for the call of the Trumpet; the President has already played with Tiger Woods and Ernie Els this month. Several ex-presidents teamed up with pro golfers, Ike and Arnie were a frequent double act. Clinton, Reagan and Nixon all chilled out on the course, not forgetting Gerald Ford who tended to try and keep the population down by decapitation. AT THE GENESIS OPEN at Riviera, Pat Perez, not known for sweetness of temper, clouted two spectators without making any attempt to shout “Fore.” I’m sure they were thrilled with the signed autograph he gave them. Someone should tell U.S. players semaphore doesn’t work. IF YOU’RE PLAYING WELL in a competition your partner will tell you that if you keep this up you must win. This will ensure a string of double bogeys. Until next time: Happy Golfing. Contact Mick for your gripping and repairs. 638 859 475.

LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY Monday we played Change Partners and the winners with a score of 85pts were Bryan Neal, Pete Dunn, Mike Mahony and Peter Wickham. On Wednesday we Played our usual Stableford but on this occasion we had to play off the coloured Stakes and the results were as follows: Cat 1: 1st Terry Field 35pts. 2nd Dave Pulling 32pts, 3rd Lindsay Forbes 31pts. Cat 2: 1st Peter Wickham 37pts, 2nd Mike Chapman 31pts, 3rd Marleen Billen 30pts. 2's Club John Dobson and Benedicte Kruse Friday we played a different format called “Bowmaker” with 3 scores to count on each hole stableford scoring. The team of Ellen Drakesmith, Jan Svendsen, Pete Dunn and John Dobsen were winners with a total score of 115pts. Mike Mahony

Unfortunately it is that time of the year when I must be the bearer of bad news because as from 1st March 2017 ALL of our local courses will be in high season when prices are at their highest. I am sure that the uncertainty of BREXIT and the devaluation of the POUND will have some impact on the number of tourist golfers coming to the area from GB and Ireland BUT our friends from northern Europe still see Spain as cheap and affordable for golf and flood to the area in the high season period and while that is the case the courses will still persist with this pricing strategy as most of our courses will be pretty full. So just where does this leave the expat resident golfer living on a shrinking pension? Up the creek without a paddle is the only answer. With the demise of La Peraleja and most local courses increasing their prices for 2017 with the exception of Vistabella there are now no other courses below €50 including a shared buggy in peak playing times and this will be the postion until the end of May in most cases. The poor old expat resident golfer has four options: 1)

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On Tuesday 21st February 74 players took part in the weekly Toffs stableford competition. The conditions were perfect for golf which made way for some good results. Cat 1 (0-14) 1st Malcolm Foskett 38 2nd John Barraclough 35 3rd Bill Martin 34 Cat 2 (15-19) 1st Gary Grierson 35 2nd Clive Peck 34 c/b 3rd Bert Lawson 34 Cat 3 (2025) 1st David Horne c/b 35 2nd Geoff Evans 35 3rd David Valentine 34 Cat 4 (26-36) 1st Lauraine Walker 36 2nd Ed Silvester 32 3rd Franco Gentili 31 Overall winner Malcolm Foskett Best front 9 John Kirkwood 19 Best back 9 Ken Enever 19 NTP´s 5th Malcolm Foskett 11th Clive Horne Hole in one 12th in 2 George McCallum 15th Alan Venables 17th Clive Peck Football draw Colin

Daye-Gretton Monique Reeve Ken Brett Debbie Weedon and Robin Richards. Unfortunately there was no Eurogolf competition on Thursday as it had rained heavy during the night people using buggies would have to stick to the paths plus the weather forecast was for thunder and rain so alot of people cancelled but those of us who went out and played found the conditions perfect! The entertainment secretary would like to remind members that the list for St Patricks day at Laurels is up so to please book your tables asap. If you would like to play with Eurogolf at La Marquesa Tuesdays and Thursdays please visit the website www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk

EUROGOLF TOFFS STABLEFORD Alenda Golf, is it easy to find? Well Bill Gillies didn’t think so. He duly followed the “sat nav” in his English car and as we all know that even Spanish “sat navs” have problems when trying to find golf courses and it didn’t appear to him that he may be on the wrong road until he saw the signs for “Benidorm” by the time he had realised and turned round he arrived just in time to see our last 4 ball tee off! Now we do try to encourage our members to arrive 45 mins BEFORE their tee time just in case incidents like this happen. Upon arrival for our very convenient tee time of 10am we were greeted by a slightly warmer day with almost no wind, perfect for the last round of our Annual Medal Stableford. But we all know that around that 1pm it begins to blow and that happened just as we began the back nine which you may know is the highest part of the course and also the tightest. The scores confirmed this, most players had good front nines but there were many ugly 10’s 12’s and even a 13 on some of the more difficult holes on the back nine. As a committee we do our very best to be well organised so that our members can just turn up pay their dues, collect their card READ the local rules for the day

where they would also find on what par 3 the N.T.P.was for their category before they go to play. Their score card also has this information on it along with the format of the competition. It was to some surprise to a handful of members when handing in their cards only to be told that they had been disqualified for not completing every hole. Oh! Wasn’t it a Stableford? Added to that some members fail to look at the N.T.P. marker on the green where it states the category for that par3 although they do manage write their names on it even when it is NOT for them! Come people 10am is not so early in the morning! Today’s Results: N.T.P. Hole 3 B. Watson, hole 5 Pat O’Dowd but the wrong category, hole 13 J. Eyre, hole 16 J. Hillier. Per Arne Skarnes won the €32 contained in the “’s” pot. Bronze cat. 3rd B. Wylie 80, 2nd J. Hillier 72, 1st R. Hagfoss 70. Silver cat. 3rd R. Nilsen 76 L/H, 2nd A. Rickers 74, 1st A. Rixson 74 L/H. Gold cat. 3rd K. Aasebo 79, 2nd B. Watson 76, 1st S. Sonesen 70. Photo: Gold cat. Winners.Society information can be found at www.tmgs.org or www.facebook.com/TMGSGOLF or @TMGSGOLF mobile 661 524 101

Blarneystone Golf Society at Alenda For our February outing we travelled to Alenda for a pairs texas scramble. The pairings were drawn from two handicap pots and the shots given to each pair worked out fairly evenly so it was all to play for. Many thanks to Jose and his staff at Alenda, we will be returning again for our June outing. We returned to the Blarneystone for the presentation where we were looked after by Eamon and his staff. A special mention to Bev for the food which went down well after a long day out. NTP hole 3 - Jon Bartlett NTP hole 5 - Dougie Wilson NTP hole 13 - Dougie Wilson NTP hole 16 - Mary Kehoe Longest Drive - Terry Jones Twos pot not won and rolled over to March 2nd place - Dougie Wilson and Janet Bryan 1st place - Brendan Mooney and Mary Kehoe Our next outing is on 16th March when we will be playing for the St Patrick's Day Trophy at El Valle. If you would like to play, guests always welcome, pop in to the Blarneystone at Zeniamar

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