Costa Blanca Leader Edition 657

No 657

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Salvemos Cala Mosca!

Over 500 people turned up at Playa Flamenca on Sunday morning to show their solidarity with the campaign to defend Cala Mosca, the last unspoiled stretch of the Orihuela Costa coastline.

Residents and holidaymakers joined with Associations,

Political Parties and organised groups to demonstrate their opposition to the Orihuela Government plan for the construction of over 1500 new properties on the site.

They included la plataforma Pro-Orihuela Costa; la FAOC (Federaciรณn de Asociaciones de Orihuela Costa) and the Neighbourhood Associations Orihuela Costa Golf, Villamartin, Las Filipinas, Playa Glea, Calas de Campoamor, Altos del Pinar,

Cabo Roig Clean Up Committee, C.L.A.R.O, Podemos Orihuela Costa, Movimiento Ciudadano de la Zenia, A.M.P.A Playas de Orihuela, Cambiemos Orihuela, Somos Orihuela Costa and el A.M.P.A Los Dolses.

The demonstration was held

less than a week after the EU Petitions Committee reopened its dossier on the project, announcing that it will oversee the environmental impact report provided by the constructor, ensuring that it fully complies with all environmental regulations.

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Bob Houliston, together with Karlos Bernabeu, at the meeting of the EU Petitions Committee

The Euro-Chamber has also said that it will write to the Consell, the governmental body that will make the final decision on the project, demanding that it pays special attention to the scheme, and ensures that all of the environmental guarantees provided by law are fulfilled. This was confirmed by the Cambiemos Councillor Marta Guillén following her appearance in the Parliament, alongside former President of CLARO, Bob Houliston who was the first to denounce the project back in 2012.

The current President of CLARO, Karl Falloni, said that it is absolutely ridiculous that the environmental impact report has been written by the builder himself so it is absolutely imperative that the EU take especial notice.

The Committee President added that she would request the European Commission, responsible for the application of environmental law, to carry out its own investigation of the Environment Impact Study.

"We are very happy with the response of the EU, and the fact that the matter has been brought to their attention once again. They have committed to overseeing the environmental impact statement and they will now urge the Conselleria to focus on Cala Mosca, "added the councillor.

The decisions of the European Parliament Petitions Committee are very important. They ensure that no quick approval will be given to the building project which, before the meeting in Brussels, seemed imminent. The decisions ensure that the regional government of Valencia is aware of the political importance of the future of Cala Mosca and that the European Union will be watching over their shoulders to ensure that a rigorous examination of the building proposal be carried out before any decision is made. Implicitly, the decisions imply that before any final decision, the Petitions Committee should consider the issue again at a further

This sum was made up from the monies collected at Viv's Funeral and a generous donation of 250 euro from “ The Torrevieja Barbershop Harmonizers” along with a donation of 100 euro from “The Deadwood Stage Company” Viv, husband of Judith, died after some weeks in Hospital of complicated breathing problems, namely Pulmonary Fibroses of the Lungs.

Viv and Jude moved to the Costa Brava 14 years ago were well known for their contribution in time and effort to many societies and charities.

He had been stage manager and an ardent back stage worker for several years for Campoverde Teatro Groupo having an artistic flair and skill. Last year he transferred to the newly formed group “The Deadwood Stage Company” Sadly his health deteriorated to such an extent that he was no longer fit to attend their meetings, but he will never be forgotten. He was a warm, quiet gentle man!

Another of his interests, apart

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Protesters were out in their numbers, both young and old

Bob Houliston addressing the gathering alongside Marta Guillén

meeting.

Cala Mosca enjoys the last kilometre of unspoiled coastline in the municipality of Orihuela, and has been under threat since the 90s, when the development was first muted. The constant demands of residents, environmental associations, and political parties, together with the intervention of the European Parliament, thanks to the request of CLARO, led to the temporary halting of the project in 2011. However, despite the intense political and social struggle, the project has been reactivated, but according to many, without adequate protection measures being applied to safeguard this invaluable

Torrevieja Hospital staff overwhelmed by donation In memory of the much loved and admired Richard Vivian Jones, who sadly died in the Christmas week of last year, a donation of 580 euros was made to the Departmento de Nuemologia of Hospital Torrevieja on Tuesday 21stFebruary.

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from supporting Wales Rugby, was a fine voice as a member of “The Torrevieja Barbershop Harmonizers”.

The photograph below shows his wife Jude, presenting the donation to the director of the Hospital Jose David Zafrilla and Neumology Chief Gabriel Mediero together with Vida and photographer Colin Nelson of “The Deadwood Stage Company” and Geoff Gosben President / Chairman of the “Harmonizers” The Hospital staff were somewhat overcome by the generous gesture as this was not a common occurrence.

landscape.

Organisers said thay were delighted by the turnout in Playa Flamenca on Sunday morning and disappointed, but not at all surprised, that there was absolutely no representation from the current Orihuela Governemnt.

With thanks to Bob Houliston Former President CLARO

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Orihuela Costa needs17million euro to bring flooding to an end

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idraqua, the agency responsible for the Storm Water Master Plan on the Orihuela Costa, say that they have identified 12 situations and places in which poor urban planning disturbs the natural watershed, but the City Council say that they do not have the funding available to rectify the situation and they will have to rely on either European or state aid to put matters right.

The cost of the repairs and the flood prevention measures would be in the region of 17 million euros although it could be as much as 22 million euros.

The consultative document identifies 12 sites where, with each occurrence of torrential rain, accumulates water exceeding three meters in depth. This document will be publicly displayed in the coming weeks, and although we now have detailed information on what the exact problems are in terms of floods and their solutions for the very first time, according to Councillor Juan Ignacio Lรณpez-Bas (Cs), putting the theory into practice will not be easy.

The reason, he says is that the City does not have the necessary funds to undertake these works, which despite being broken down into 12 different projects, many of them could not be implemented even in a 12 month period.

The average amount for each exceeds one million euros, although there are a number of smaller tasks which will cost little more than 63,000 euros, as is the case in Mil Palmeras. Other more important work, such as those in La Zenia or Florida, are around 3.5 million euros each.

Lรณpez-Bas said that the City of Orihuela will therefore have to wait for "investment projects by European, state and some autonomic funds. He added that for the first time the authorities now know what the real needs are, where they are and their cost, since this is the very first time that such a study has been carried out.

The manager of Hidraqua, Juan Jose Alonso, said that one of the main reasons for coastal flooding has been the replacement of the natural ramblas over the years by urban development, millions of tonnes of cement, streets and houses, as a result of which the natural water channel has been interrupted, causing these problems.

Some of the areas most in need and their approximate costs: Areas adjacent to Campoamor beach euro 1,273.324 Avd Palmeras de la Playa, C/Colon and san Antonio, La Zenia euro 3,686.000 Playa Flamenca C1 and C2, Las Piscinas J1 and La Florida K1 euro 3,429.000 euro Los Pinos R2, Villarossa PAU 20, Peri Santa Barbara 3,182.000 C/Escorpiones, C/Nazaries PAU20 euro 1,416.000 Caraterra San Miguel, Las Filipinas, El Galan euro 1,838.000

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New Arrival welcomed by Just Brass

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Band are well into the 2017 season with a number of concert planned both on the Costa Blanca South and North as well as new ventures with the Royal British Legion. However, the Bass section are more excited over their new arrival......a 'new' BBb Bass all the way from the UK. With the growing international interest in JB, the band has secured the services of a top class bass player from Norway leading to the need for an instrument. With the moneys earned over the year from raffles and drinks at concerts, kindly donated

by Avalon, as well as Christmas Caroling, the Band managed to raise enough funds to purchase the Bass. With some nifty bidding on E-bay, a Bass was soon winging it's way from Yorkshire. Even more amazing is that the seller turned out to be an old school friend of the Euphonium player, Jayne.

Mike Thornton (picture) said 'It's not brand new but

it's new to me. We'd have to sell a lot more raffle tickets to raise the £3,500 for a brand new Bass'.

No-one in the band is paid, not even their MD Brian Webber and last year JB Brass Band donated over 1,000€ to various charities.

The band continue to swell in numbers and are also happy to welcome a Euphonium player from Belgium, a Percussionist also from Norway as well as 2 new members from the UK since January. To complete all sections, the band are looking for Trombone players although anyone is welcome.

The new Bass and players will make their debuts at the Band's first concert of the year 'A Celebration of Irish Music' on 18th March in Union Musica, San Miguel.

Tickets are 5€ and information on concerts or the Band is available on www.justbrass.org

Celebration Concert!

Vivace Celebrates its 10th Anniversary Vivace Classical Choir is now well into rehearsals for its forthcoming 10th Anniversary “Celebration Concert”, with an evening of some of the favourite pieces sung by the choir over the years. Two performances of the concert will take place, the first in La Siesta Church on Friday 31st March at 7.30pm, and the second in the Casa de Cultura in San Miguel de Salinas on Saturday 1st April at 8.00pm.

Over the ten years, the choir has sung works from four different centuries, by many composers, from the earliest work ,Vivaldi’s “Gloria” written 1715, to the latest, “The Armed Man” by Karl Jenkins, first performed in the year 2000. So the choice was extensive, but Musical Director Tom Pargeter has planned a fascinating programme of contrast, with extracts from religious works such as Handel’s “Messiah” and Mozart’s “Requiem”, glorious music from the world of opera with the wonderful Slaves’ Chorus from Verdi’s ”Nabucco”,

adding a little humour to the mix with an item from the Victorian parlour repertoire, and including the rousing chorus “O Fortuna” from Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana”.

There will certainly be something for everyone in the programme!

After over 10 years in charge, Vivace’s Musical Director Tom Pargeter is handing over the baton after these two concerts. Starting with 16 singers in October 2006, Vivace now has some 60 members. Tom has really enjoyed the time, and hopes very much that the choir will continue to go from strength to strength, offering the opportunity for local singers to learn and perform major classical works.

The concert in La Siesta Church will be on Friday 31st March, starting at 7.30pm. Entrance is €6 to be paid on the door. Doors will open at 7.00pm.

From the very beginning, Vivace has been based in San Miguel de Salinas,

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DID YOU PAY TAX WHEN YOU SOLD YOUR PROPERTY?

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all have to pay Plusvalia Tax (Tax on the Increment of Urban Land Value) to our local Council when we sell a property.

The Plusvalia Tax is calculated based on the cadastral value of the land, which has never stopped incrementing even though the value of urban land has diminished in the last few years.

However, several Superior Courts of Spain, such as sentences 553/2012 of 22nd May 2012 and 310/2012 of March 22nd of the Administrative Chamber of Cataluna Superior Court: sentence 144/2015 of 13th July 2015 of the No 3 Administrative Court of Zaragoza: sentence of 26th January 2016 of the Administrative Chamber of Madrid Superior Court and, ,ore recently, sentence 520/2016 of 14th September 2016 of the Administrative Chamber of Valencia Superior Court, have ruled that the system used by the Town Halls to calculate the tax accrued is not correct, as it is based on the land incrementing its value each year and does not consider any other instances.

This means that many times this “increment� in value is fictitious and it does not correspond with reality. During the last few years the value of the land not only has not increased, but in many instances it has actually decreased.

Unfortunately, this Tax is compulsory, so we need to pay it first and then, if we can prove that the land did not increase in value, we can claim it back from the Town Hall, or we can claim part of the excess.

If you have sold your property in the last 4 years or so and think that your Plusvalia Tax was too high, please do contact us. The Legal Team at ABC SOLICITORS will review the Plusvalia Tax that you paid at the time and help you claim it back.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Lucid arrive on the Costa Blanca T

his week sees the debut of a brand new Duo to hit the Costa Blanca Music Scene.

It is refreshing to see a new act out there that has an impressive pedigree with their previous performances.

The Duo is called LUCID and the lead singer is the versatile Maisie who has a voice that is mature beyond her years. Last season she was wowing audiences along the Coast with a single Acoustic act that has won her a large following wherever she plays.

Maisie has joined forces with Jac, a former Lead Guitarist with Snowblind. Jac is considered to be one of the best Guitarists on the Costas and has

had tremendous success with the previous Bands he has played for.

So what will LUCID be doing. They will be playing a variety of popular songs that are sure to be favourites of the new audiences they will attract. Instruments to be used during the act will include acoustic guitar, lead guitar, the ukulele and the cajon!!!

So where will they hold their debut. They will be at The Tavern, San Miguel playing on the big stage on Wednesday the 8th with a 9 o clock start.

This Band is definitely not one to miss.

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Major fundraiser as building work gets La Mata Tower"in underway at Easy Horse Care Centre danger of collapse" As construction ramps up on a secure new boundary wall funded entirely by kind donors, the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre is calling for further donations to build the wall higher in a bid to better protect equines from winter winds and summer sun.

Co-founders Sue and Rod Weeding have re-opened the rescue centre’s major fundraiser and hope to raise a further €7000 to fund the extra height, dramatically improving the lives of dozens of their rescued equines.

Said Sue: “Making the wall higher will give our horses shelter from the cold north winds in winter and, in the future, allow us to create very sturdy and large field shelters for extra sun and rain protection, using the boundary fence as the back wall.”

For the love of pancakes Last week the Chaplain of the Anglican Chaplaincy of St Peter and St Paul Torrevieja, Father Richard Seabrook, hosted a Pancake Extravaganza at the Chaplaincy House to mark Shrove Tuesday and the last day before Lent.

Lots of people from the seven churches that make up the Chaplaincy attended and Father Richard excelled himself with the making and tossing of the pancakes.

Apart from a most delightful culinary experience and a chance for people throughout the Chaplaincy to meet up and chat, 242€ was raised for Chaplaincy funds.

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The Matera Independent Platform (PIM) has publicly questioned the state of what it refers to as "one of our emblematic monuments" is found: the Tower of the Embarcadero of La Mata. The representatives of the group warned the Councillor of Beaches about the cracks that had appeared in the base of the Tower.

The council responded by sending along surveyors who took photos and submitted a report on the state of the tower and necessary repairs. We were happy at the time as they acted very quickly.”

But months later, as we wait for any further action, it seems that the cracks are getting bigger, therefore, in the opinion of PIM, the "danger of collapse is much greater than before and remedial work is absolutely necessary as a matter of extreme urgency.”

The platform, which says that it represents the voice of the village, has appealed to politicians, historians, surveyors, and anyone else who has an interest in repairing the 14th Century tower, to" act now, or we will lose one of the most emblematic buildings in the region.”

Although the original Torre de La Mata was constructed in the fourteenth century to defend the coastal populations from Berber attacks, there have been a number of reconstructions over the centuries, the most recent in the early 1980’s.

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Weight Control using Fast Track Hypnosis I t's well past that time of year where we all gave ourselves our New Year's Resolutions where all the partying, over indulging in food and drink has resulted in the inevitable increase in our weight!

Have you kept to your resolution?

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Appetite is provoked by suggestion while hunger is the message we send to our brain whenever the body needs essential nourishment.

There are various reasons why a person can be overweight: People who overeat because of early programming by parents.

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People who overeat because of emotional problems FAST TRACK Hypnosis is ideal for helping people who want to

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If you want to lose weight, then using my method and Fast Track techniques, it can be a very successful way of helping you to achieve your target weight in ONE simple 30 minute session.

Cd’s are also provided so that by the constant repetition of positive suggestions the subconscious mind will be influenced and the bad eating habits will replaced by good eating habits.

With the calming effect of hypnosis, suggestions are then implanted into the subconscious mind such as” high calorie foods will no longer have the same appeal to you and that you will enjoy low calorie foods. You will take a lot more interest in your own shape, fitness and vitality, etc” A good tip if you want to lose weight is to drink a pint of water about 15 minutes before each meal. Then divide your meal into 2 pieces, eat one portion, wait 5 minutes and then decide if you want the other half.

HOSPITAL LAB ANALYSES 4 MILLION SAMPLES IN 2016

The, Clinical Analysis, Microbiology and Pathological Anatomy services of the Vega Baja Hospital have processed over 4 million medical samples during 2016.

The hospital is equipped with three specific laboratories, one for the Hematological and Biochemical groupings, another separate centre for the analysis of Microbiological samples and finally the Service of Pathological Anatomy. These laboratories are equipped with the most advanced techniques for the diagnosis of numerous diseases.

The activity carried out in the laboratories, which treats a total of 507,978 patients per year, provides

diagnostic support to all hospital needs where it is necessary to analyse samples, both in the emergency room and in the operating room, Intensive care or external consultations. It also meets the demands of the other many health centers across the Vega Baja. In addition, the Clinical Analysis Lab Service provides continuous support, operating as it does,twenty-four hours a day.

The Service has just renewed its Quality Management System certificate in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard granted by the Spanish Association for Standardization and Certification (AENOR) for its activities.

It takes time for the stomach to send the message of fullness to the brain!

Jonathan holds his Fast Track Hypnosis sessions in Cabo Roig, Quesada and Benidorm.

For an appointment, Brochure, or free of charge initial consultation, contact Jonathan Gilchrist on 691784954 Email; jonathangilchristbh@gmail.com Follow us on twitter ; @HypnosisBH Web Site: www.jonathangilchristinspain.com

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PLEASE CAN YOU ANSWER OUR PRAYERS?

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

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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.

Sanchez says Mayor has no pride in his city

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n three occasions during 2016, Sandra Sanchez, the Partido Popular councillor demanded an improvement to the maintenance of the busiest walk along the Torrevieja sea front, from el Hombre del Mar hasta Las Columnas She now says there has been no improvement whatsoever, as a result of which she is once again calling on the mayor to show some pride in one of the main tourist attractions in the city of Torrevieja.

She says that the mayor, "is fully aware of the deteriorating

state of the most popular walkway in the city, both with regard to the street furniture, deteriorated litter bins, traffic signs and informative notices, as well as benches that are badly rusting and in need of restoration or replacement" With scarcely a month left before Holy Week, when the city will host a large number of tourists and visitors, the Mayor seems oblivious to the negative image that they will take away with them. “This is the most popular walk in the city and it is need of urgent attention” she concluded.

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Celebrating ‘Womens Day’ across the region R edován will be commemorating Women's Day, which is celebrated on 8 March, with dozens of activities throughout the Community, using the motto Tantas que somos', “So Many We Are”, taken from a poem by Antonio Machado.

The mayor Emilio Fernández and the councillor for Social Services, Nely Ruiz, outlined the programme of presentations, exhibitions and musical concerts for people of all ages.

There will also be a coeducational theater show "The Secret Life of Moms", about the role of women in the family and in the home, which will be seen by 900 students.

The mayor said that women continue to have the worst working and social conditions using the example of IBEX companies, in which "only 19% of those employed are women" or in many other laboor matters, with where women continue to receive much lower wages than men. The mayor said that the goal is to promote equality from

early age.

In Orihuela the Councilor for Equality, Sabina Galindo, presented their programme during which she highlighted the Organic Agriculture Production course, currently being attended by 19 women, which ends on 31 March.

The photography exhibition "Mujeres de Orihuela y Pedanías" got underway in the Sala Museo San Juan de Dios, on Thursday, the same day that UMH Professor Juana Aznar, presented a talk on "The value of care."

The councilor also provided details of events and presentations at the auditorium in La Lonja, Gabriel Miró Glorieta, the María Moliner Library and on March 12 the Teatro Circo which will host the Play "Polvorones".

Unfortunately there appeared to be no mention of any events taking place on the Orihuela Costa.

Redovan Mayor Emilio Fernández and Councillor Nely Ruiz

Charity lunch in aid of Huntingdon’s Disease

A magnificent 578 Euros was raised at Restaurante Giovanni's, Calle Pintor Serolla 28, Almoradi in aid of of the not so well known charity, Huntington's Disease Association, at a lunch enjoyed by 44 happy diners.

The event was organised for the second year running by Margaret Tozer, whose brother-in-law, David suffers from HD and moved to Spain 3 years ago in the hope that the warmer climate and relaxed way of life would help with his condition.

Restaurant owner “John” and his staff generously gave up their time for the afternoon and John donated many prizes, including vouchers for the winners of Play Your Cards Right and Open the

Envelope games.

Huntington's Disease is a hereditary terminal illness affecting both men and women which destroys the pathways between the brain and the rest of the body, resulting in uncontrollable movements, loss of speech, incontinence, and loss of memory function. It also causes changes of personality and depression.

The Disease destroys everything that makes us recognisable as human beings and there is currently no cure.

More fundraising events are planned for the area; including a Traditional Afternoon Tea on 21st March and the ever popular Fun Quiz on 22nd April. Both to be held at the new premises of Cafe- Bar Almoradi, Calle Mayor 91. For info please contact Marion Smith on 651 043 681.

If you would like to get involved with organising an event for HD sufferers in your area, or know someone who is affected by the condition, then please contact Marion, on the number above.

Over 500 walkers on Camino de Levante Along with several of his councilors, the mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, took part last Sunday in the first stage of the Camino de Levante, a journey of 24 kilometers from the Oriolana city to Murcia.

Accompanied by more than 500 people, the activity was held for the purpose of "promoting the route as a tourist opportunity,

being the starting point of the route of the Camino de Levante to Caravaca de la Cruz, in its Jubilee Year ", said the mayor.

The walk began around 8:00 am in the morning from the Oriolana Cathedral, where the participants picked up their documentation, along with a backpack with provisions, a T-shirt, oranges and an energy bar.

Throughout the morning the walkers continued along the river bank to the Murcian capital where the first stage ended in the Cathedral of Murcia, at which they were welcomed by the Councillor for the Family and Equal Opportunities, Violante Tomás, as well as the mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta.

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Full Welsh Menu as Torrevieja RBL party on St David’s Day

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Spangles Benefit Concert for Los Alcazares flood victims

Torrevieja Royal British Legion's Welsh Section celebrated St David's Day at Harry's bar in Quesada. A full Welsh menu was specially prepared by the resident chief and was enjoyed by all. The singing from the Welsh was great, with a special mention to Mr Brian Killey's singing of the Welsh favourite Myfanwy.

Our resident comedian Mr Leo Wynn helped make the day a great success.

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pangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus joined forces with the Agrupación Coral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción and Rondalla son del Mar Menor groups in a benefit concert to raise funds for those who lost everything in the devastating floods in Los Alcázares, just before Christmas. The auditorium was packed as Spangles followed the Agrupación Coral Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion onto the stage. Spangles’ popularity continues to grow and they were able to invite their new ladies to join them in songs that they had already learned. Spangles finished their set with a debut performance of

'Eres Tu' which stunned the predominantly Spanish audience with a serious ‘goosebump moment’.

All three groups came together for a finale of the Himno Independencia Municipal which celebrates the municipal autonomy of Los Alcázares, which was granted on 13 October 1983. “It was a pleasure and an honour to be included in this very significant event to help our local community and we are certain that this will lead to further collaborations in the future.” commented Spangles MD, Wendy Grant. On the night, the concert raised a 1475

€ and donations are still coming in.

Want to meet new people? Sing a bit? Fancy joining this champion chorus? Spangles always welcomes new members and it’s a great way to make new friends, so why not visit when they rehearse at Las Claras, Calle Helena, Los Narejos, Los Alcázares? The group meets every Thursday from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.

To find out how to join or to book Spangles for an event, please call Lyn on 968 574 987 or Anthea on 968 334 527 or visit the website: www.spangleschorus.com.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Controversy; 9 Idiotic; 10 Relax; 11 Canon; 12 Partial; 13 Remiss; 15 Archer; 18 Indulge; 20 Front; 22 Lucid; 23 Snigger; 24 Impersonate.

DOWN: 2 Orion; 3 Tetanus; 4 Occupy; 5 Error; 6 Selfish; 7 Discernible; 8 Exploratory; 14 Modicum; 16 Ruffian; 17 Census; 19 Ladle; 21 Ought.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Aristocracy; 9 Olympic; 10 Binge; 11 Annie; 12 Rancour; 13 Osprey; 15 Pistol; 18 Alabama; 20 Thing; 22 Alibi; 23 Parties; 24 Penultimate.

DOWN: 2 Rayon; 3 Supreme; 4 Oscars; 5 Robin; 6 Consort; 7 Potato salad; 8 Neurologist; 14 Praline; 16 Interim; 17 Carpet; 19 Adieu; 21 Idiot.

ACROSS 1.

Rodents (4) 3.

Alienate (8) 8.

Not any (4) 9.

Theatrical (8) 11. Laudable (12) 13. Sheen (6) 14. Cosset (6) 17. Especially (12) 20. Enigmatical (8) 21. Cab (4) 22. Proffered (8) 23. Network (4)

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Sole control (8) Solicit (7) Astute (6) Notable (10) Nick (5) Every (4) Desk (10) Crustacean (8) Share in (7) Graze (6) Fire-raising (5) Issue (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

Solution on Page 22 CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

QUIZ ANSWERS

Casablanca. 12. The devil (Satan, Lucifer etc). 13. A sex change. 14. Automobiles.

15. Sampan. 16. Alcock and Brown. 17. a.

Stevie Wonder. b. ABBA, c. Rod Stewart, d. David Bowie, e. Neil Diamond, f.

Emerson Lake & Palmer, 18. Ants, 19.

Duran Duran (From Doctor Durand Durand in the film Barbarella). 20. Canada (Montreal 1976 21. Tabasco, Located in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States, a small human population lives on the

DOWN 1. From lips come arts of disputation (8) 2. Game insect (7) 4. It takes me a long time to produce idols (6) 5. Enjoying oneself before things actually start? (2,4,4) 6. Not one famous painter is a superhuman person (5) 7. In winter a really warm spell is unusual (4) 10. Be on target and hit residence (6,4) 12. Building material produced by first company on island (8) 15. Cut some material to make a two-piece (7) 16. What some drinkers can wear? (6) 18. Collect a donkey in the morning (5) 19. Employed editor from America (4)

13. Christine Jorgensen was the first person to undergo what in 1953?

14. Shiguli and Zil are both examples of what in Russia?

15. The name for which vessel, often a habitat, stems from the Chinese for 'three' and 'plank'?

16. Which two British aviators were the first to be able to say 'yesterday I was in the Americas, today I'm in Europe'?

17. Who released each of the following chart topping albums in 1977? a. Songs In The Key Of Life. b. Arrival. c. A Night On The Town. d. Low. e. Love At The Greek. f. Works 18. What is kept in a Formicarium?

19. Which popular UK band takes its name from a fictional doctor in Barbarella?

20. Which country was the only country to have hosted a Summer Olympic games and not win a single gold medal?

21. Which hot and spicy brand name does one associate with Avery island?

22. Which large US city, located on the Ohio river, was named after a popular Roman statesman?

23. Which Latin expression meaning 'a scraped tablet' refers to the human mind in its primary state? (two words) 24. The smallest known reptiles are unique amongst reptiles because the make a chirping sound. What are these reptiles called?

25. The first battle between ironclad warships took place during which war?

1. Mummy, 2. Lynyrd Skynryd (Leonard Skinner), 3. The Midwich Cuckoos (John Wyndham), 4. The Davis Cup, 5. Virus, 6.

Baroque, 7. Ireland and Germany, 8. The Green Mile, 9. Ferdinand Magellan (el mar Pacifico), 10. a. The Mother and Child Reunion (Paul Simon), b. Mother Nature's Son (The Beatles), c. Mother's Little Helper (The Rolling Stones), d. Does Your Mother Know (ABBA), e. Your Mother Should Know (The Beatles). 11.

ACROSS 1. Put the deck together ready for leaving? (4) 3. Inauspicious wrongdoing tires out (8) 8. Put down help needed by learner (4) 9. Huge dart upsets offspring (8) 11. Get one's view across to add to one's score? (4,3,5) 13. A relatively showy display of pussy willow? (6) 14. Cuts back on company making fine plaster (6) 17. Don't shirk making a stand as a conductor? (4,3,5) 20. Meals supplied to sailors on the coast? (8) 21. Think deeply of the goddess (4) 22. Give out writing instruments in side production (8) 23. Venerable historian finds egghead somewhere to sleep (4)

1. The name for which kind of very elderly person stems from the Persian word for 'wax'?

2. Which popular 70s band was named after an American high school gym teacher?

3. The two films 'Village of the Damned' were based on which book?

4. Which trophy, which has been played for since 1900, has often been called "The ugliest salad bowl in the world"?

5. Which unpopular little word is Latin for poison or slimy liquid?

6. St. Paul's cathedral in London is an example of which architectural style?

7. The majority of immigrants to the USA between 1820 and 1900 came from which two countries?

8. In which film is corn bread, meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, okra and peach cobbler the last meal request of condemned prisoner John Coffey?

9. Which maritime explorer gave the Pacific ocean its name?

10. The following are the first words to songs with the word 'Mother' in the song title. Can you name the song? a. No I would not give you false hope on this strange and mournful day. b. Born a poor young country boy. c. What a drag it is getting old. d. You're so hot teasing me. e. Let's all get up and dance to a song 11. For many years after WW II the part of Major Strasser was removed from which cult film in German cinemas?

12. Who was the most infamous of all the seraphim?

island. 22. Cincinnati (after Cincinnatus).

Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (519–430 BC) was a Roman aristocrat and statesman. 23. Tabula rasa. 24. Geckos. 25.

American Civil War (between the CSS Virginia and the USS Monitor, Battle of Hampton Roads, March 8-9, 1862).

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‘Letters 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.

The Mysterious Electrical Power Surge Over the years that I have been writing ‘Letters from the Atlantic’, it has become something of a two-way exchange of views, and I am always grateful to those expats who are happy to share their experiences. ‘Letters’ is often based on questions and comments that I receive from expats in several countries who, like myself, are faced with challenging issues from time to time.

There are times when I think that I have slipped into an Alternative Universe, since no reasonable explanation or answer appears to be forthcoming. I suspect that many expats will know exactly what I mean as they deal with new laws, regulations, processes and bureaucracy in their newly adopted countries. I know from correspondence from readers that, on occasions, we all seem to battle against an issue that no one else seems to be aware of, or care about.

For me, one example is the mysterious electrical power surge. Often, whilst cooking a meal, working on the computer or watching television, the power will switch off for no apparent reason. At first I used to think that these were power cuts, but I have since learned that it is a power surge, since all the other homes around me still have electricity. At other times, our neighbour will find that his power switches off, whilst ours is still working. I can understand why this may happen during a lightning storm, and even at times of heavy demand, such as meal times and excessive demand for air conditioning. However, when this occurs during quiet times and at night, I find this puzzling.

Anyone who knows anything about power surges will know that

such surges can be very destructive. Unless appropriate gadgetry is provided to protect the circuit, appliances can be destroyed. This is the main purpose of the switch turning off when there is a power surge, but it can be so annoying. It is particularly frustrating when using a computer, for instance, which is why I now protect these items with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) box, which gives me just enough time to reset the power switch, or to correctly close down the computer and other delicate appliances. Sometimes, this performance can go on for some time, in which case we sit in darkness (if at night) for a while, before attempting to switch the power on once again, in the hope that all has settled down. We then may go for several weeks before the problems begin again.

I have forgotten the number of times that I have left the house, boarded a flight somewhere, only to receive a text from the alarm company to report that the power in our house has failed. This then means that I have to call a very helpful friend, who has to go into our home to switch the power on again. I cannot leave it switched

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By Bar rie Mahoney off because of food in the fridge and freezer. Often my friend will have to return to our house several times to restore the power, before it eventually settles down.

Over the years, I have mentioned the problem to neighbours, who nod ambiguously, and tell me that it happens to them too, but they don't seem at all concerned about it. I have reported it to the electricity company on several occasions, only for them either to deny that there is a problem, to suggest that it is my fault and that the electric circuits in our home should be checked, or that if they have to come out to check there will be a hefty inspection charge.

Some time ago, I asked an electrician to check that our circuitry was performing correctly, and I have also had the switch boxes replaced twice. On each occasion, I am told that all is working normally and that there is no problem inside or outside our property. One electrician told me that properties receive power in groups of three installations and that the power fluctuation happens to all three properties at the same time, but not necessarily to all the properties in the same street. I am no expert on matters electrical, and this explanation mystifies me.

I am sure that by now, some readers will be identifying our home as the cause of the problem, but exactly the same thing happened in our previous home, an apartment just a few kilometres from our present home. Over the years that I have been on the island, no one so far has been able to satisfactorily explain why this happens and what can be done about it. The response of most people is merely to switch the power back on again, which is not easy when you are travelling away from home. Surely, in these high-tech times, there is a simple way of levelling out power to prevent surges from reaching customers?

So, there we have it. If there are any electricians out there who can give me a reasonable and non-technical explanation of why this is happening, I would be most grateful. Similarly, I would also be interested to hear from other readers who may have the same problem and what they have done to correct 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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Social and Clubs The next meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 16 March at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras.

Guest speaker will be photographer David Stokes. The Torrevieja Branch meets at the Casa Ventura in San Luis at 7.30 pm on the 2nd Friday while the La Marina/Gran Alacant Branch meets on the 1st Monday at The London Bar, behind Dial Prix in Gran Alacant at 6pm. Everyone Welcome.

Volunteers are urgently needed in all areas by the Age Concern LIFELINE Team visiting people in their own homes to assess their needs, reporting back to the Lifeline Team Leader. There are many people who live alone, are lonely and need some form of social contact. Please call Age Concern on 96 678 6887.

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On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. We welcome residents, visitors and children. For information see our website www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org or phone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108.

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Evolution Junction Jaguars Tavern Oldies Hen's Teeth Coqs Pint Depot Queens Sporting Life Misfits Hen's Teeth Chicks Hub Hellraisers

Euronics Darts League Results: Thursday 3rd March Las Rosas Hub Hyenas Ale House Porter House Bees Junction Jaguars Sporting Life Misfits Pint depot Queens Hen's Teeth Chicks

2-10 5-7 6-6 3-9 7-5 4-8 3-8 8-4

El Capitan Porter House Massey’s Junction Jackals Hen’s Teeth Coqs Tavern Evolution Hub Hellraisers

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

P 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17

Pts 31 29 29 27 25 19 19 18

legs 14 16 15 10 15 14 6 6

0 0 0 0 2

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8 8 8 8 6

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Gi Gi's Hookers The Bandits Pin Pushers Sunrise Colegas Pin Pals

Top Performers

Ladies

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

Gill Stevens Gill Stevens Sue Allen Gill Stevens

175 228 473 606

Terry Capon Terry Capon Terry Capon Terry Capon

Gi Gi's Hookers Alley Cats Pin Pushers Alley Gators Sol Amigos S***T Happens The Bandits 999's Pin Pals

P W 60 55 60 45 60 43 60 43 60 40 60 36 60 35 60 32 60 20

Tot 45850 44889 44943 45094 45263 45092 44183 43781 43692

Gms Av 60 764 60 748 60 749 60 751 60 754 60 751 60 736 60 729 60 728

L 25 35 36 37 39 43 45 47 60

W 3 2 2 1 1 2 0

Hi-G Hi-S Pts 858 2431 110 881 2399 90 857 2357 87 902 2472 86 881 2412 81 849 2439 73 823 2383 70 823 2334 65 815 2322 40

L 0 1 2 3 2 1 3

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They still retain the top stop but another loss to either El Capitan or the Jackals will see them toppled.

El Capitan enjoyed a convincing away victory against Las Rosas who are currently propping up the bottom slot in Division A. The Jackals also had a good away win against the Bees who now sit just above Las Rosas.

It must have been a good, close game at the Ale House as they secured a draw against the Mighty Massey’s.

Hot Darts: Cynthia Jevons 150, Ellen Attwood 140+100, Simone de Lacy 121 Deborah de Grys 110, Chris Greenwood 106, Pamela Taylor 105, Jane Costello 101, Ann Wharton 101, Mitch Halliday 100, Beatty Powell 100, Shirley Stephenson 100

Pam Horton, 96 571 0066, Ladies Darts Coordinator Emails: Dartess501@gmail.com

236 256 610 670

League Format Week 4 Results Friendly Chicas 4-5 Gogartys Gals Primadonnas 5-4 Black Dog Ladies El Balcon Chicas 4-5 Friendly Temps P 3 3 4 4 3 3 3

D i v i s i o n

Well done everyone this week, especially to the Captains for getting the Results in quickly, keep up the good work, and enjoy your darts.

TORREVIEJA DARTS LADIES ORGANISATION

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

20 15 11 14 13 8 12 5

180 by Simone de Lacy. Well Done Simone.

Gents

D 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0

18 13 13 9 7 6 5 4

A shock to the system for Hub Hyenas this week due to their home loss against Porter House.

Cadena Sunrise 10 - Pin Bowling Week 20 - 1st March 999's Alley Gators S***T Happens Alley Cats Sol Amigos

17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17

Pts. 9 7 8 6 5 7 3

Carp R Us The second match of the Spring Series was fished on Rio Segura at Benijófar. The club recently did a lot of work to re-open the pegs for match fishing, the stretch not having been used for matches for almost two years.

Unfortunately, the fish didn’t seem to be that interested in being caught, despite it being a beautiful spring day.

Tom Marshall won with a single carp of 3.80kg caught using maggot, second with 2.78kg was Roy Buttress, third was Andy Foden with 1.40kg and fourth Mark Foden with 1.32kg.

Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carprus.weebly.com or 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 634 379 081

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Meanwhile in Division B, the ladies of the Jaguars managed to stave off the high scoring of the Hen’s teeth Coq’s lads in a fraught match that finally ended with a 7-5 win for the lasses. Sorry lads, you only had 5 and it may have been the crucial factor as the Jaguars took advantage of the diminished player triple and double games.

The Tavern Oldies and Evolution also chalked up another win, taking the latter 5 points beyond their nearest rivals and making them strong favourites for topping the Division at the end of the season.

The Queens took 4 games off them though so Evo’s are not invincible and hopefully the Jaguars with make a dent in their tally next week.

Winnie’s little wonders at the Hen’s Teeth put up a valiant effort and defeated the Hellraisers into bottom slot this week. Here are still 5 league games left though and 5 wins for any team will see their tally soar by 10 points so it is still all very much to play for.

The venues will be selected for the Pairs semi’s-finals on the 16th March and players’ captains will be notified next week.

I will update the 180’s scores for next week’s report as I have to dash now for the airport. School reunion this evening!!!!

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RESULTS AND TABLES FOR MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY ENTERPRISE DIVISION Vistabella Drivers 90 (4) Vistabella Albatrosses 116 (11) Quesada Pearls 106 (10) San Miguel Meteors 125 (10) San Luis Trekkers 109 (10)

Monte Mar Matadors 104 (10) San Miguel Pulsars 73 (3) La Marina Explorers 100 (4) San Luis Klingons 81 (4) Greenlands Maples 84 (4)

P W D L Quesada Pearls 17 73 0 29 San Luis Klingons 17 59 3 40 San Miguel Meteors 17 54 2 46 San Miguel Pulsars 17 48 7 47 La Marina Explorers 17 47 4 51 Vistabella Drivers 17 48 4 50 Vistabella Albatrosses 17 45 3 54 Monte Mar Matadors # 17 42 1 59 San Luis Trekkers # 17 41 3 58 Greenlands Maples 17 38 3 61 # 2) deducted for failing to field a full side

O/W 14 12 11 9 7 6 8 9 6 3

Diff 425 224 165 -55 32 -29 -16 -112 -236 -398

Pts 174 145 132 121 112 112 109 101 95 85

DISCOVERY DIVISION Emerald Isle Neptunes 174 (14) La Marina Pathfinders 102 (10) San Miguel Comets 128 (6) Greenlands Sycamores 114 (8) El Rancho Pintos 131 (12)

San Luis Romulans 57 (0) Monte Mar Toreadors 85 (4) Emerald Isle Titans 104 (8) Country Bowls Flamingos 79 (6) La Siesta Apollos 85 (2)

P W D L O/W Diff Pts Emerald Isle Titans 17 71 1 30 13 504 169 La Siesta Apollos 17 60 5 37 12 410 149 El Rancho Pintos * 17 62 2 38 10 364 145 Emerald Isle Neptunes # 17 57 5 40 13 215 143 San Miguel Comets * 17 54 4 44 11 281 133 Monte Mar Toreadors 17 45 5 52 8 -83 111 La Marina Pathfinders # # 17 42 5 55 9 -68 103 Greenlands Sycamores 17 43 1 58 5 -295 97 Country Bowls Flamingos 17 36 5 61 4 -448 85 San Luis Romulans # 17 21 5 76 0 -880 45 ##4) deducted for failing to field a full side - #2) deducted for failing to field a full side, *1 Point deducted for reporting infringement

VOYAGER DIVISION La Siesta Pioneers 96 (6) Emerald Isle Moonrakers 109 (8) Horadada Falcons 141 (10) El Rancho Broncos 67 (4) Mazarron Mariners 123 (8) Quesada Diamonds 88 (6) Vistabella Eagles & Emerald Isle Saturns Byes P W D L O/W Quesada Diamonds 14 62 0 22 13 Emerald Isle Moonrakers * 13 44 1 33 9 Mazarron Mariners 14 42 3 39 8 Vistabella Eagles 13 37 6 35 5 La Siesta Pioneers 13 35 2 41 5 Horadada Falcons 13 31 3 44 5 El Rancho Broncos # 13 29 1 48 5 Emerald Isle Saturns # 13 29 2 47 3 # 2) deducted for failing to field a full side * 1 Point deducted for reporting infringement

Diff 440 177 176 -27 -146 -40 -328 -252

Pts 150 106 103 90 82 75 67 64

Greenlands Bowls Club.

By Dave Webb In the Discovery Division the Sycamores were at home to Country Bowls Flamingos. Final score was - total shots - for - 114. Total shots against - 79. Points for 8 against - 6.Winning rinks - Rudy Wattley, Terry Lawton, John Obrien. 25 shots to 4. Diane Lawton, Ron Stansfield, Frank Saunders. 22 shots to 7. Joan Hunter, Margaret Hirst, Mike Cassidy. 30 shots to 7. The Oaks were against Emerald Isle Cavaliers. Total shots for 91. Shots against 89. Points 8 - 6. Winning rinks - Sheila Stead, Joan Oliver, Mel Brown - 20 - 12.

David Fryatt, Zoe Wilcock, Jim Wilcock. - 18- 11. Brian Tomlinson, Dave Thompson, Marilyn Fryatt - 18 - 11.

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San Luis Bowls Club by Sheila Cammack.

La Siesta Bowls. By Rod Edgerton

A more spring-like complexion to this week; a chance to briefly take off the jackets and put on the sun cream!

South Alicante Winter Triples: Enterprise Div. Monday 27th SL Klingons away v SM Meteors, a tough afternoon, 4-10, 81 shots-125.

Winners: Sheila Cammack, Jo & Julian Pering 19-12, Janet Wigfield, Steve Simmons, Peter McEneany 21-15. SL Trekkers, home v GL Maples, good result, 10-4, 109-84. Winners: Irene Everett, Dave Tilley, Vic Slater 22-7, Doug Beattie, Dave Steadman, Peter Fuller 23-11, Judy Carroll, Barry Edwards, Ray Robson 20-14, Mags Haines, Fay Beattie, Brian Pocock 19-17. Discovery Div. SL Romulans, away v EI Neptunes; tough match 0-14, shots 57-174.

Winter League: Wednesday 1st March away v Bonalba, another good result (just losing the other game by 1 shot after a real battle); points 10-2, shots 112-61. Winners: Irene Everett, Lynne Morris, Peter McEneany Tom Hill 25-13, Kath Reid, Sheila Cammack David Blackie, Scott Malden 23-14, Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Neil Morrison, Sabrina Marks 19-11, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jules Pering, Russell Marks 31-8. The Berleen team: Les Bedford, Margaret Morrison, Barry Edwards, Vic Slater also won 24-16.

FED 4’s League Thursday 2nd Div A SL Ospreys, away v VB Vikings, a game of two halves; shots 49-49, pts3-5. Winners: Shirley Verity, Janet McEneany, Sabrina & Russell Marks 22-6. Div B SL Condors; away v GL Bulls a close match, 4-4, shots 53-54. Winners: Les Bedford, Jan Pocock, Ray Clarke, Colin Potter 19-16, Ros Holmes, Margaret Morrison, Neil Morrison, Sue Cooper 20-17. Div C SL Bazas, a good result away v LS Hoopoes, 6-2, 65 shots-57.

Winners: Doug Beattie, Margaret Stephens, Fay Beattie, Dave Blackie 29-17, Pat Malden, Pat Bird, Graham Bird, John Malden 24-23.

Friday 3rd LLB Southern League, SL Lions home v VB Picadors, hard fought points 8-6, shots 115-96. Winners: Carol Lowry, Dave Blackie, Keith Lowry 23-15, Ray Clarke, June & Keith Jones 26-11, Kath Reid, Keith Phillips, Scott Malden 18-11. SL Tigers, were unfortunately swallowed by the Sharks, away at La Marina; 0pts-14, shots 76-132. SL Pumas, had a great result away v EmIsle Roundheads, 10pts-4, 110 shots-95. Winners: Chris Phillips, Derek Smith, Kevin Hull 24-19, Kath Waywell, Bob Bromley, Ray Watmough 23-7, Mary Fromson, Marie Henley, Robin Harker 26-15, Margaret Stephens, Terry Baylis, Ken Dullaway 15-13.

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The Apollos travelled to the notoriously difficult El Rancho rink to play the Pintos and only managed to win on one rink. Our winning rink was Beryl Styring, Norman Adcroft and Alex Morrice who mastered the conditions to win by 18 shots to 13.The overall shots score being 85-131.However, despite this loss the Apollos still have a good chance of finishing as league runners up.

The Pioneers entertained the Emerald Isle Moonrakers and in a close contest the rinks were shared with Moonrakers picking up the overall score by 109 shots to 96. The winning rinks for La Siesta were Hilary Clarke, Molly Russell and Rab Logan 31-8, Penny Porter, Alan Ralph and John Clarke 20-12 and in a nailbiting finish Ken Stringfellow, Rod Edgerton and Johnnie Ryder won by a single shot 19-18.

In the Fed 4’s the Parakeets had Emerald Isle Shamrocks as visitors.

La Siesta won on two of the tree rinks drawing the other, therefore winning overall by 7 points to 1, overall shots being 66-33. The winning rinks were Joy and Brian Gardiner with Tony Campbell and Jean Cooper 31-7 and Jo Elkin, Irene Mangan with Trish and Pat Reilly who won 20-11. The other rink which was tied saw Irene Laverick, Pat Moore with Pat and Brian Harman winning the final two ends to gain a draw 15-15.

The Hoopoes were away against league leaders San Luis and won on a single rink thereby gaining 2 points. The winning rink was Robert and Ann Heath together with Tony Dalton and John Ball. Barbara and Bill Cooper with Sue Jordan and Mike Edwards needed a hot shot on the final end to gain a valuable draw, and they nearly managed it getting 7 on the final end, thereby losing to a single shot.

The Winter League team travelled to Emerald Isle and unfortunately met with a disappointing 12-0 defeat. Let’s hope for better fortune next week.

The Blues travelled to San Miguel to play the Jaguars and came away with a 10 points to 4 victory. The overall shots being 11196.The biggest winning rink came from Ann and Robert Heath with Pat Harman who won 19-7. The 3 other winning rinks were Joy Gardiner, John Taylor and Jean Cooper 21-16,Irene Laverick, Brian Gardiner and Brian Harman 17-11 and Beryl Styring, Ramsey Sinclair and Alex Morrice 16-14.

The Golds entertained Montemar Toreadors and although sharing the rinks 3 apiece lost the overall shots by 110-99.The biggest winners were Hilary Clarke, Tom Heaslewood and Tony Dalton 33-18 whilst Penny Porter, Allan Ralph and Johnnie Ryder won 20-13 and Ken Stringfellow, Sid Gallup, Tony Campbell won by a single shot 15-14.

EMERALD ISE BOWLS by Elwyn Morris Firstly let us congratulate the Titans for being champions of this league after going to San Miguel Comets and winning 8-6 aggregate 108-128 to SM, winners were M Highland R White A M Stevenson 20-14, Y Mallerburn P Coffey F Close 20-18, M Whitelock C Highland M Stacey 21-19 P Heaney J Pooley I Brewster 18-17. Well done to all of the squad The Neptunes kept their hopes of promotion alive with a great win over San Luis Romulans 14-0 aggregate 174-57 winners were M Riley C Thomas M Thomas 37-4, L Hawkins A Malcolm B Smith 33-5, J Jarvis E Sheperd J Mulloy 31-12 E Morris G Roberts J Mullarkey 26-11, S Johnson L Fisher P Willicott 24-10 C Donnellan M Malcolm D Birkett 23-15 The Moonrakers secured runners up spot by beating La Siesta Pioneers 8-6, aggregate 109-96 winning trips B Foulds T Harris R Ede 29-7, M Foulds P Cresswell E Bennett 22-6, A Ede R Fooks F King 20-13 Tuesday took the Shamrocks to play La Siesta Paraketes in the Fed4s league but the home team came out on top with 7-1 win and an aggregate of 33-66 Wed brought La Siesta to the EI in the winter league and had a great 12-0 win with an aggregate of 139-53 winnings rinks were P Heaney S Johnson D Birkett I Brewster 42-12, M Highland R White A M Stevenson D Gerrad 28-9, J Parkes M Veale C Highland P Parkes 26-10, C Thomas J Westall J Pooley S Westall 23-10, D Rhodes Y Mallerburn F Close C Lindgren 20-12 Friday saw the Cavaliers travel to Greenlands and the home team came out on top 8-6 with an aggregate of 89-91 the winning trips were J Parkes M Veale Parkes 23-8, J Pooley R White A M Stevenson 19-16, D Rhodes K Jolliffe D Gerrard 15-13 The Claymores were at home to Country Bowls Checkos and had a good 12-2 win with an aggregate score of 132-79 winners were S Johnson L Fisher P Willicott 29-15 J Redfren B Allen B Kavanagh 24-10, E Morris B Eldred J Mullarkey 22-11 M Riley C Thomas M Thomas 20-11, C Donnellan M Malcolm D Birkett 23-13 The Outlaws played at Vistabella Conquistadores who failed to field a full team thus the Outlaws won 12-2 and 120-69, winners were L Harris G Inwood B Foulds 31-13, J Dear F King R Ede 15-14, R Adams M Petty M Breen 23-12 V Cameron S Wickens P Cresswell 22-7 The Roundheads were at home to San Luis Pumas and slipped to a 4-10 defeat with the aggregate 95-110,and winners were D Horne K Griffiths T Culpin 24-7, P Horton D Martin A Padfield 17-15

LA MARINA BOWLS By Barry Latham The Pathfinders found their way with great win of 10-4 at home against Monte Mar in the Discovery Division. John Rae, Bernie Carr and Mick Fitzgerald 19-13. John Mallet, John Morgan and Gina Hindle 20-8. Colin & Lynne Armitage and Peter Bailey 18-8. David Taylor, Dave McGaw and Lorita Rae 18-13.

The Explorers travelled to play Quesada Pearls but met a strong team and lost 10-4 although they only narrowly lost the overall score by six shots. Our winners came from Peter Parsons, Phil Pape and Carol Smith plus Alex Whyte, Shirley Hadaway and Janet Parsons.

Winter League at home to BBC and although we lost, it wasn't a disaster as we achieved four points. Colin Armitage, Dave Taylor, Richard Robinson and Lynne Armitage beat that brilliant Jeff Richards. One of our oldest players, Alan Castle led his rink of Phil Pape, Carol Smith and Kathy Manning to an 18-16 win. The Berleen Boys did it again winning by one. So well done Alex Whyte, Jim Freeman, Mike Surch and Dave Bulfield.

Friday here again and little trip down the road for the Dolphins to play La Manga Crusaders and they surprised a few folk by getting four points. Don Harrison, Reg Jackson and Trevor Hancock a 16-11 win and the travellers return, Barry & Margaret Sadler that is plus Garth Slater with a two shot advantage. Well done the Dolphins.

The Seagulls at home to the San Miguel Cougars lost in a very close game by two shots. Our top rink was Dave Taylor, Gina Hindle and Lynne Armitage. The other two winning rinks won by just one shot each so well done Terry Perchard, Berni Carr and Barbara Forshaw plus John Morgan, Clive Pratt and Dave Bulfield.

The Sharks are the tops this week with a 14-0 beating at home of the San Luis Tigers. Should just about get all the triumphant names in.

So well done Alex Whyte, Dave Hadaway, and Maureen Kidd. Dave Lewis, Jim Manning and Margaret McLaughlin. Margaret & Rob Finlayson plus Hilary Cronk. Peter Parsons, Tom Spencer and Andy Bartlett. Alan Castle, Phil Pape and Janet Parsons. And our top lot, Shirley Hadaway, John Mallett and Kathy Manning.

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Vistabella Bowls Club with Lynne Bishop Well done to the Enterprise league Albatrosses, at home v San Miguel Pulsars they won on four rinks plus a drawn game. L Bishop, S Broadhurst & J Bowman 25-8. T French, C Watkins & B Pain 209. K Hardy, M Regan & A Brown 24-11. O Ratcliffe, S Allman & B Dunn 15-11 and S Kirk, N Burrows & K Cuthbert 17-17. VB 116(11) - 73(3) SM. Drivers also at home won on two Rinks, S Whitehall, M Foulcer & P Rafferty 17-7. F Barclay, L Barber & G Thorpe 19-13. VB 90(4) 104(10) MM. The voyager league Eagles had a bye.

Winter league team at home to Greenlands matched their away result of a full house, well done team. S Burrows, B Brown, M Regan & G Thorpe 32-6. L Bishop, P Tomkins, B Dunn & I Kenyon 31-6. J Chaplin, M Foulcer, B Norris & E Bishop 28-12. L Watkins, T French, A Brown & M Furness 21-9. O Ratcliffe, J Bowman, C Thorpe & B Pain 20-19. VB 132 (12) - 52(0) G. Fed 4 league. The Vikings managed a home win over the San Luis Osprey, two wins and a draw on the shots. F Barclay, B Ewart, M Regan & G Thorpe 22-12. C Watkins, L Barber, A Brown & C Thorpe 21-15. T French. VB 49(5) - 49(3) SL. Southern league. The Div 1 Lanzadores down in the campo at Mazarrón suffered in the hands of their Miners, just winning on two Rinks, hard lines but well done to O Ratcliffe, C Watkins & K Cuthbert 26-9 and L Watkins, B Brown & M Furness 20-11. VB 95(4) - 109(10) M. The Drivers had three wins away against the San Luis Lions, a good result. D Gunning, J Neve & D Jenkins 20-15. K Hardy, S & B Norris 22-17. P Rafferty, T French & C Thorpe 17-16. VB 96(6) 115(8) SL. Div 3 The Conquistadores v EI Outlaws had one home win from M Blight, Pete Tomkins & J Bagwell. VB 69(2) - 110(12) EI. One Monday & one Friday game to go, give it your best shot!

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Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad and Avalon Monday 27th February. Monte Mar Toreadors v La Marina Pathfinders.

A hard fought match with the Pathfinders on a lovely February morning, not the result we were hoping for. Points Toreadors 4 – 10 Pathfinders. Shots Toreadors 85 – 102. Well done to all the team for their effort on the day.

Monte Mar Matadors v Vistabella Drivers.

Winning on four rinks well done to Sue Kemp, David Eades, skip Brian Zelin 20 –14 Geraldine Fisher, Mike Farrelly, skip Gordon Fisher 23 – 11. Pauline Merry, Alan Ashberry, skip Chris Merry 21 – 17. Ethel Finan, Val Hignett, skip Tony Finan 20 -12 Shots Matadors 104 – 90 Drivers. Points Matadors 10 – 4.

Wednesday March 1st Monte Mar v Javea.

Winning on one rink well done to, Sue Kemp, Jan Gatward, Danny King, and skip Brian Zelin. Shots Monte Mar 68 – 88 Javea. Points Monte Mar 2 – 10 Javea.

Thursday March 2nd Monte Mar Lords v Quesada Leopards.

Winning on one rink well done to Keith Simpson, Dave Roberts, June Young, and skip Danny King. Shots Lords 33 – 59 Leopards.

Points Lords 2 – 6 Leopards.

Friday March 3rd Monte Mar Toreadors v La Siesta Golds.

A good win for the Toreadors at the home of La Siesta Golds. After a keenly fought match with a number of close matches both teams won on three rinks, with the Toreadors winning on overall shots. Shots Toreadors 110 – 99 Golds. Points Toreadors 8 – 6 Golds. Well done to the winning rinks of Lesley Jones, Bill Webster, skip Joan Harding. Sue Bounds, Les Bounds and skip Jan Gatward. Cliff Norris, Howie Williams and skip Graham Smyth.

Monte Mar Matadors v Quesada Swallows. Winning on three rinks well done to, Sue Kemp, June Young skip Brian Zelin 21 –17 Pauline Merry, Alan Ashberry skip Chris Merry 21 – 6. Keith Simpson, Joe Ridley, skip Diane Ridley 23 – 14. Ronnie Cairns, Val Hignett skip Roy Mercer 18 – 18. Shots Matadors 115 – 96 Swallows. Matadors 9 – 5 Swallows.

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Alfies Golf Society at El Valle by Shaun Staplehurst 32 members and guests from Alfie's GS travelled to El VALLE GC (who had hosted a pro comp only days earlier) for the February meeting. The course was in very good condition, the greens were firm, very fast and true and the very blustery wind made scoring very hard and points were hard to come by. Scoring was obviously low and only 3 players managed to hit 30 points or more, so congrats to the trio.

Our winner of the day was Pavla Serakova, with 36 stableford points.

Second place went to Derek Fleet with 31 stableford points Third place went to Steve Bicks with 30 points Best Guest went to George Bond with 27 stableford points Nearest the pin on hole 9 – Sponsored by ‘The Celtic Drop bar’ was not won and will roll over Nearest the pin on hole 15 – sponsored by ‘The Street restaurant Winner Pavla ‘went to Joe Serakova Murphy Nearest the Pin in 2 shots on hole 11-sponsored by ’Alfies Bar’ went to Joe Murphy Nearest the pin in 3 shots on hole 7-Sponsored by ’The Auld Dubliner

‘went to Steve Bicks The Blind pairs was won by Ian Harkness and Ole Westerbach Many thanks to our sponsors, our committee for their hard work in the background, to Mike Morris at Alfies Bar and to Sandra for the very lovely after match buffet and refreshments, and to Mike Probert from Best Costa Blanca Guest George Bond Green Fee Services for arranging our day.

A Special mention and thankyou to Sandy Hall and all the members and guests who organised and contributed towards last year’s captain’s charity appeal which was Melanoma skin cancer awareness and I was honoured to receive a cheque for 1.150 euro to forward on back in the U.K Our next meeting of the year is at Saurines De La Torre playing for the Terry Owen Memorial trophy on Thursday, 30th March. Guests are more than welcome. First tee time at 08.45 am.

Should you want to play, please speak to Mike at Alfies Bar, La Ronda CC, Lomas de Cabo Roig or contact our match secretary Joe Murphy at matchsecretary.alfiesgolf@gmail.com

February Awayday for Rockets Golf Society Today we made our way up the Motorway to Font de LLop Golf for our February away day. Weather very good with lovely sunshine but when we arrived we found we had to battle the dreaded wind which did not make for easy golf. Course in very good condition with its winter coat on and the Greens were very slick. Having said that some very good scores were returned. Geoff Wild came in with 40 points, after having a blob on the first hole, to have the best score of the day and take first place in the Silver Category. The Handicap Secretary has got his knife sharpened. In Second place was Ken Hopkins with 33 points and Andy Billings took 3rd place with 27 points.

In the Gold Category Ron Chambers scored 32 points for his first win for a long time. In Second place was Malcolm Anderson with 29

points and in Third place was Mic Hithersay with 28 points Nearest the Pins were Hole 3 Arthur Williams Hole 8 Malcolm Woods Hole 16 Malcolm Anderson and Hole 17 Geoff Wild. Ron Chambers took the Longest Drive.

After the game we made our way back to Charlies Bar in Torreta 11 for the Presentation and Roxies Refreshments supplied by Charlie, which this week were Ribs and Roasties ,and were they Brilliant.!!

The 14th March we are back to Vistabella for our Home game first tee 09.00. Please be at the course by 08.15. Anyone who would like to join our Society or just to have a game with us please contact Ron on 678 849 142 our email sanmigron@gmail.com

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San Miguel Bowls Club By Pat McEwan

The Pintos started their week with a home fixture against La Siesta Apollos and what a glorious day it was. It was a tight match on play, with most of us I think playing some good woods, but also some that we could hardly believe, a little tricky I think. But we did hold off the opposition to take the rinks 5-1 and the overall shots. Meanwhile the broncos were playing away at Horadada against the Falcons and had a tough match, but played well enough to come away with 2 rinks, always a good away result.

Friday found the Mustangs playing at Quesada against the Swifts and a very pleasant morning it was in good company. As you would expect the Swift took advantage of the home mat, but the Mustangs did manage to come away with 2 rinks and not a great deficit in overall shots. June Whitworth, Jane Hamill and Stew Hamill 20-22.

Bob Morgan, Keith Cunningham and David Whitworth 15-18. Ann Taylor, Malc Sykes and Jim Gracie 12-21. Irene Thomson, Jim Taylor and Eddie Thomson 18-14. Barbara Jones, Sheila Cooper and Geoff Jones 8-22. Henry Ryder, Jan Bright and Richard Lee 21-11.

Meanwhile the Raiders entertained Greenland Cedars and both played well to take 3 rinks each, with the Raiders taking the overall shots by a small margin. Gill Bartlett, Bob Easthope and Rob Clark 19-12. Ann C Taylor, Shirley Edwards and Bob Taylor 21-13. Pam Harris, Malc Elmore and Brian Harris 23-7. Marion Haynes, Diane Yates and Dave Haynes 12-14. Ria Dukker, Peter Blackburn and Keith Longshaw 14-20. Tricia Elsam, Tony Robinson and Graham Day 11-28. 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

The Comets managed to pick up 6 points against Emerald Isle Titans, winning on 2 rinks and gaining the overall shots 128-104.

Well done to Stan North, Jim Jarvie, Jack Jackson 32-10; Sheila Errington, Bob Graham, Brian Errington 20-15.

The Meteors had a good win against San Luis Klingons at home winning 10points to 4. Very well done to Margaret Patterson, Cliff Plaisted, Steve Cantley 34-8; Noel Davis, Dave Greenland, Lyn Greenland 23-14; Reg Cooper, Don Whitney, Stuart Hemmings 1611; Alan Patterson, Mary Dyer, Lin Miller 25-8. Shots for 125 against 81.

The Pulsars didn't do so well away at Vistabella only picking up 3 points. Well done to Anita Brown, Sheila Booth, Alan Campbell 1715; Peter Rees, Ron Nairey, John Raby 17 across. Show for 71, against 116.

The Winter league had a good result against El Cid winning 8-4, with shots being 88 for and 64 against. Very well done to Margaret Rogers, Alan Patterson, Brian Allen, Ian Rogers 21-11; Cliff Plaisted, Val & Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm 17-9; Margaret Patterson, Tony Sansom, Dave & Lyn Greenland 20-10.

A brilliant result for the Cherokees against Emerald Isle in the Fed fours winning all rinks, shots 57 for, 33 against. Noel Davis, Gail Willshire, Chris Collier, Fred Willshire 18-8; Cliff Plaisted, Val Collier, Lyn Grenland, Steve Cantley 19-7; Sue Milner, Carol Rudge, Stuart Hemmings, Lin Miller 20-18.

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EUROGOLF TEXAS SCRAMBLE On Thursday, on a glorious sunny GOLFING day Eurogolf played the team game of a Texas Scramble. The course is in good condition and although some of the tees were off the plates making the course longer some great scores were recorded. In 1st place was the team of George McCallum, Pino Perito, Debbie Weedon and Gill Gordon 60.8 closely followed by the team of Clive Horne, David Horne and Tony Forbes with 60.9 and in 3rd place was the team of Arty Crammon, Steve

Sayers, Mary Sanderson, and Chris Stanley 62.7 NTPs 5th Jeff Lynch 11th George McCallum 12th in 2 John Stowe 15th David Horne 17th Arty Crammon Football draw Jenny Cheetham, Sue Forbes Sue Gillette, David Valentine and Mary Sanderson TUESDAY TOFFS On Tuesday 28th February Toffs played their normal stableford competition and results were Cat 1 (0-14) 1st Arty Crammon 39 2nd Bob Buckeridge 36 c/b 3rd Malcolm Foskett 36 Cat 2 (1519) 1st Alan Venables 35 2nd Gary Grierson 34 3rd Stan Low 32 Cat 3 (20-25) 1st Ken Brett 39 2nd Bruce Gordon 34c/b 3rd David Valentine 34 Cat 4 (26-36) 1st Ed Silvester 38 2nd Marion Quin 35 3rd Mike Gillette 33 Overall Toffs winner Ken Brett c/b Best front 9 Sue Gillette 21 Best back 9 David Horne 20 NTPs 5th Clive Horne 11th Morag Turner 12th in 2 Morag Turner 15th Alan Venables 17th Larry Kinsella Football draw Bev Fairhurst Ian Stewart Mary Sanderson Robin Richards and Frances Buckeridge If you would like to play with Eurogolf at La Marquesa Tuesdays and Thursdays please visit the website www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk

La Marina Golf Society at Font de Llop We met at this beautiful course to play in the annual captain versus vice-captain trophy. This year there was more edge to the competition as our captain and vice - captain, Elspeth and Alan Craig are fairly well known to each other.

The weather was glorious and the course in its usual excellent condition and these factors helped towards some high scoring.

Winner of the gold award was Bill Stobo with 38pts but this was eclipsed by Sarah McCabe who won the silver award with 39 pts.

Both are therefore looking forward to a handicap cut.

Winners of the nearest the pins were Bill England, Vic Smith, Bill Stobo and Barry Thorogood.

Addition of individual scores resulted in an extremely close-run result with the captain's team triumphing by 290 pts to 288 pts.

Amazingly the vice -captain didn't ask for a recount.

Our next meeting is at Altorreal on 16th march, first tee 1032 at a cost of 40 euros. Entry sheet is on the board at the la marina sports centre or contact Alan Craig by e- mail or on 965077204.

We have a quiz night on 14th march 7.00 for 7.30. As usual the cost is 8 euros including either meat pie or fish, both with chips. Please contact Elspeth on the above number if you wish to attend.

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‘New Sierra Golf Course’ A few week ago I had to report on the sad demise and closure of La Peraleja so it is good to be able to give you some good news about the re-opening of a golf course called New Sierra Golf.

About 10 years ago Sierra Golf opened as a 9 hole golf course on a pay and play basis and to start with even had an honesty box.

The course is located just off the C-3319 Murcia Balsicas highway on the La Tercia road.

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El Plantio 2 Golf Society suffer an 'Oscar' moment The last Tuesday of the month is always the 'Medal' for El Plantio 2 Golf Society. On 28th February, 19 members competed on a pleasant spring day, which gradually turned windier as the round progressed.

An 'Oscar' moment occurred when prize presentations were being made. Just as the winner was ready to make his acceptance speech and receive his trophy, it was discovered that a mix-up in the scoring on one card elevated an 'also ran' into 1st place, and the subsequent demotions resulted in your correspondent going from 3rd place to 4thand out of the prizes. I did not demand a recount.

Nearest the pins : Hole 2, Martin Rickman and Hole 5, John O'Brien.

3rd Place - Handicap 15, Dave Southwell, 59 Shots .

2nd Place - Handicap 6 , John O'Brien, 58 Shots.

1st Place - Handicap 4, Ian Craig, 58 Shots on C/B. If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. We use both courses - the Par 3 nine hole course and the main 18 hole course, so we cater for all abilities. The membership rates are very competitive, so call for more details. Anyone who wishes to play in the Society as a guest or join as a new member, contact Ian Henderson on 966 716 616 or 636 116 230

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Pastor double earns Torry another vital victory CD Torrevieja .............. 2 CD Bunol ..................... 0

Molina on his Torrry home debut

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orry manager Pedreno elected to make minimal changes to last weeks winning side at Castellon. In came centre back Sergio Duran (making his club debut), replacing injured Martin, determined to build on last weeks sound foundations in the quest for survival. And it worked.

For the first time this season, Torry recorded back to back victories, this time against a side that sit just above them in the table.

You have to go back to 6 Nov before a home victory at Nelson Mandela Stadium appears on the results list, a narrow win over Silla.

Confidence is now sky high, at such an essential time when fellow relegation sides are on the agenda. This victory over Bunol could be a springboard to a much needed turn of fortunes, for next on Weds 8 Mar, Torry make the trip to lowly Muro, before another home Sun match on 12 Mar, ko 1145, welcomes Alzira as the visitors.

For the 2nd consecutive match, Lewis played an absolute blinder, competing with Aussie bound Pastor for man of the match.

Twas the latter who opened the scoring on 36 min, twisting and turning before firing a scorcher past a bemused Bunol keeper Joan from just inside the box. Lewis forced Joan to make a superb finger tip save towards the end of a first half, which Torry just about deserved their slender lead. Another LewisPastor combination engineered Torry´s 2nd

goal on 52 mins, bringing the success starved fans to their feet in wild celebrations.

It required an acrobatic save by Jose Carlos to deny Bunol a consolation goal, and special mention must be given to Sergio Duran and Dani Salazar, who were rocks in a well organised Torry defence. Another booking for Javi Meca was the only blot, on what proved to be a day to savour.

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San Miguel Golf Society at Hacienda del Alamo

Bogeys Medal Shield 2nd Round.

The long course, dry with very tightly cut and somewhat bare fairways and greens a million miles away from the slickness of those at Lo Romero last week, found many out. Gold category players with their generally longer hitting and more consistent play faired best, all five category winners beating those taking the prizes in the other categories, with the exception of Bronze’s Chris Hamblett who, along with John Osborne and best of the day Robin Eastman, was one of only three to break par.

The day’s medal results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 5th Ralph Tilbrook (84 on CB), 4th Carmel McCann (82), 3rd Marg Birtwistle (78 on CB), 2nd Norman McBride (78 on CB), and 1st Chris Hamblett with 71.

Silver Category: 5th Roger Webb (82), 4th Scotty Philips (80), 3rd Phil de Lacy (79 on CB), 2nd Ivor Turkington (79 on CB) and 1st, for the 2nd week in a row in his category, Brian Mulligan with 77.

Gold Category: 5th John Aitchison (75), 4th Humphrey Kelleher (74), 3rd Tony Sims (72), 2nd John Osborne (71), and 1st, with the day’s best return, Robin Eastman with 70.

The Abacus was won, due to the early departure of the true winner,

by Keith Wickham.

Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Robin Eastman (5 and 12), Andy Shaw (8) and Keith Wickham (15).

Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Theo Boelhouwer a call on 694494824 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers.

Next week we will be at El Plantio.

THE ORANGE TREE GOLF SOCIETY @ SAURINES We met the Monday night prior to this society event to organise the next days events. We had a full compliment of members and welcomed back Kedric Rhodes after his long absence due to breaking his leg. We also welcomed a couple of new members to the society showing how this society is growing my strength to strength, welcome boys.

We all met for breakfast at The Orange Tree, Cabo Roig before setting off for the golf course. On arrival we discovered that one member had to withdraw due to illness, causing us to change the format for the day. It was nice to be back at Saurines after its long closure due to the extreme weather we had before Christmas. The course was in good condition and the weather even better with sunshine and only a slight breeze. Even allowing some brave souls to wear shorts.

We then all returned to home base, The Orange Tree bar and restaurant xfor refreshments and

prize giving. We must thank Chris and his staff for the service and beautiful stew.

The winners on the day, as shown in the picture, were John Fleming, John Downie, Trevor Rollason and Andy Shuttle with 96 points, 2nd were Simon Sharples, Jack Sheridan, John Burgess and Stuart Robertson with 88 points. NTP´s went to Chris Blown (6th), John Burgess (14th) and Pete Curly (18th). After his recent improvement in form John Fleming received a cut to his hándicap, which id dropping on a regular basis. Well played John.

The next society event is on Tuesday 7th March, we meet between 5pm-6pm the Monday prior to pay and organise the day. The entry sheet is available within the restaurant for members and guests to entry. Or email us on orangetree@hotmail.es Details of future events can be found within the golf section of the restaurant website at www.orangetree-caboroig.com

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