Costa Blanca Leader Edition 679

No 679

Monday 14th - Sunday 20th August, 2017

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FAOC slams inadequate Orihuela Costa Budget

With all of them voting in favour, the thirteen Councillors from the Partido Popular and Ciudadanos were enough to approve the 2017 Orihuela budget, despite the unanimous opposition from all other political groups.

The PP and C’s approved the budget of 83,735,918 euros in an extraordinary plenary ses-

sion held last Thursday.

The other twelve councillors, representing the opposition, PSOE, Cambiemos and Foro Democrata, all voted against the motion alleging that it was far too late in the year, and that it did not take into account any of their, more than fifty, suggested amendments that had been submitted earlier in the year.

The spokesman of FAOC (the Federación De Asociaciones De Vecinos De Orihuela Costa), Tomás Moreno, was also quick to slam the Budget,

saying that “it was a backward step for the Orihuela Costa, where, despite the City council acquiring increased taxes, they continue to provide the residents of the Orihuela Costa with very poor services and an infrastructure that is both obsolete and defunct."

He said that the Budget alloca-

tion for the Orihuela Costa is “insufficient,” even considering the additional funding derived from the sale of public land, and it will not solve the serious deficiencies that residents continue to suffer from on the coast.

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637 227 385 E-mail office@theleader.info Website www.theleader.info FAOC representatives on the right with the Coastal Services Coordinator, Luisa Bonè, and the Councillor for Urban Waste and Road Cleaning, Dámaso Aparicio

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From Page 1 Orihuela Costa Budget Despite promises a week earlier by the mayor, Emilio Bascuñana, that it could all be changed with more funds allocated to the coast, the budget remained untouched. The multicultural centre will remain nothing more than a project, the beaches will see few, if any, improvements and the work needed to avoid the serious annual effects of flooding will continue, in spite of a plan that identifies the areas to be developed. Neither will planned road signing and tarmacking meet the needs of coastal drivers as many roads across the area continue to be dangerous to use because of their poor state of maintenance.

The highest individual departmental allocation of 8,800,000 euros is to road cleaning and urban waste, but even that is a reduction of 700,000 euros over 2016. As such road cleaning will still be very poor on the coast, due to lack of people and machines, and the urban street furniture, such as litter bins, will continue be ignored.

In summary, despite tax increases and the highest rate of IBI of all the neighbouring municipalities, the coastal allocation falls well short of the investment that is required, as a result of which the Orihuela Costa will continue to be, especially during the summer months, a dirty and a depressing spectacle for residents and its many thousands of visitors, giving an unfortunate and damaging image of the municipality.

On the day prior to the release of the Municipal budget FAOC representatives had met with the Coastal Services Coordinator, Luisa Bonè and the Councillor of Urban Waste and Road Cleaning, Dámaso Aparicio, a meeting that all parties agreed was extremely useful and must become a regular occurrence in

the future.

Luisa Bonè spoke of her plans for the next 12 months which included tarmacking in Villamartín, Campoamor, La Florida, La Regia, La Zenia and Punta Prima, improvements to the maintenance of parks, gardens and playgrounds across the area, to cover the renovation of equipment as well as palm tree pruning and clearing.

She spoke of plans for a skate park and a football field at the Rotunda de Villamartín and then went on to talk about coastal improvements including new walkways, lifejackets, children's games and refuse containers on all beaches. There would also be improvements to the walkway from Cabo Roig to Cala Capitan which would include recessed light, and handrails for safety.

Unfortunately there was no such positive outlook from Dámaso Aparicio, the Councillor for Urban Waste, Road Cleaning and Urban Welfare, who opened with news of the decrease of almost €1 million in the 2017 Budget, compared to that of 2016.

He said there was no investment to build an Eco park, although it will continue to be a project, nor is he able to distribute any more containers for garden waste, or to improve the frequency of collection. There will, however, be a promotional campaign to improve the knowledge of all residents.

FAOC said that they estimate more than a third of all refuse containers are in need of repair or replacement, which Aparicio said cannot be done due to lack of funding, nor can the current frequency of refuse collection be improved with the transport and manpower available. He did say that police action will be enforced to eradicate bad practices in leisure areas, such as Aguamarina, where owners of bars and restaurants will be required to show better disci-

pline when disposing of waste.

Neither can road cleaning be improved with the current means, which, in FAOC's opinion, will continue to be poor.

Labourers help to alleviate deficiencies, but they should not be the ultimate solution.

To conclude the meeting FAOC handed Aparicio an extensive list of deficiencies in each of the following areas, together with an assessment of the level of service currently provided: La Regia (very poor), Aguamarina (poor), La Zenia (poor), Villamartín (Very poor), Las Filipinas (poor), La Florida (very poor), Campoamor (poor) and Mil Palmeras (poor).

Aparicio said that he really did understand the concerns of Coastal Residents and that he and his staff will do all that they can to alleviate the problems and improve the services, but in the light of current budget constraints he will be unable to resolve them all.

However, in a report publish on Saturday in the Spanish Press, Aparicio said that the present situation isn’t helped as the Orihuela Costa is currently "overwhelmed" with an increase in the number of tourists, approaching 300,000.

In a separate development, the President of Movimiento Ciudadano La Zenia, businessman Félix Arenas, announced that he has a team of solicitors working on a legal action that will force mayor Bascuñana to explain both his decision to sell public land on the Orihuela Costa and to justify the allocation of funding derived from its sale.

He says that his team will also be reporting the matter to José Cholbi, the Ombudsman who represents the Valencian Community in the European Union.

UPCOMING RED DAY Remember that Tuesday 15 August, is a Red Day here in Spain, a national holiday in celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, and as such all banks, most public buildings and a large majority of shops will be closed.

You should also be aware that many people and shops will practise the custom known as ‘puente’ which will also see them taking off the previous Monday so please check opening times to avoid disappointment.

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Police target illegal rentals In the Ballearics fines range from 40,000 to 400,000 euros

Hoteliers ask the Treasury to put more pressure on agencies to regulate unfair competition amongst the property rental sector the regional secretary of Tourism, Francesc Colomer, said last week that the Valencian Tourism Agency (AVT) is putting in place a system to control illegal and unfair activities in the tourist rental sector, with the help of municipalities and their Local Police forces.

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information in order to identify holiday homes and the agencies that are acting illegally. They will also monitor the marketing and advertising networks of these properties

His department has prepared a set of rules which has been agreed with the different municipal corporations in all three provinces which will involve genuine and fully legal rental agencies in the fight against the illegal sector. Gandia was been the first council to join the project in the Valencian Community, although it has since been extended to València, Peñíscola, Castellón, Alfaz del Pi, Torrevieja and Alicante .

In 2016, there were about 12,000 new tourist properties in the three provinces that registered with the scheme, 6,400 more than 2015 (6,493) and four times those of 2014 (3,799).

It is anticipated that more localities will be added, as Colomer said "the idea is to extend the scheme throughout the whole Community, thus maintaining our commitment to involve all administrations with a problem that is costing millions in unpaid taxes".

The AVT has forged agreements with a number of Valencian municipalities, with Gandía being the first city to join the protocol, which will allow local police agents to reinforce the inspections being carried out by the Consell's territorial technicians.

The intention is that this project will allow the exchange of data that will "help to identify new unregistered housing". It is expected that this pilot agreement will also extend to other municipalities in the three provinces, Castellón, València, Alicante, including the towns of Peñíscola and l'Alfás del Pi, with many other localities joining with it in the next couple of years..

For Colomer "illegally rented properties are a constant concern within our tourist sector, a reason why we need a Community-wide strategy to fight against these unscrupulous agencies and owners". The objective is to involve the municipalities so that they can be involved and help our inspection teams, to have a more efficient operation at municipal level.

The contribution of the Local Police will consist of gathering

Since the scheme was introduced it should be noted that there has been the voluntary regularisation of four Internet platforms that deal with rental properties. These are Booking, Muchosol, Only-apartments and Photo rental.

Meanwhile the Balearics Government have warned Real estate companies and websites that they have 15 days to stop advertising the rental of illegal tourist apartments in the region or they will be liable to fines ranging from 40,000 to 400,000 euros .

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Times do vary depending on the procedure. The current wait for cataracts is 84 days while you will be expected to hobble along for an additional 52 days if you require a replacement knee

The Spanish Agency for Consumption, Food Safety and Nutrition ( Aecosan ), a department of the Ministry of Health, said on Wednesday that so far no eggs have been distributed in Spain contaminated by the toxic insecticide friponil, as have been found in 15 European countries including the United Kingdom.

The Spanish agency was informed of the detection of fipronil in eggs by Belgium on 20 July through the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (Rasff).

The Conselleria of Public Health has published details of average surgical waiting lists in the Valencian Community showing that during the month of June the average waiting time for patients requiring a surgical procedure is 107 days.

For pathological conditions the average waiting times are 84 days for cataracts, 74 for hernias, 120 for hip replacements, 137 for knees, 136 days for joint repairs, 194 for varicose veins, 78 for gallbladders, 126 for bunions, 94 for adenoids, 83 for benign prostate and bladder surgery, 75 for the pilonidal cyst, 117 for circumcision, and 76 for wrists and hands.

For specialties, the waiting time is 95 days for general surgery, 57 for gynaecology, 83 for ophthalmology, 78 for ear, nose and throat, 130 for traumatology, 84 for urology, 52 for cardiac surgery, 192 for vascular surgery, 120 for facial surgery, 131 for Paediatric surgery, 121 for plastic surgery, 63 for thoracic surgery, 160 for neurosurgery and 38 for dermatology.

The delays shown are the average waiting times, expressed in days,

that patients will expect to wait from the date of entry into the registry until the date of the operation.

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Spain still free of contaminated eggs

"From the information provided by the European authorities, it is confirmed that so far no products have been distributed in Spain," reports Aecosan on its website.

Average wait of 107 days for operation

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Fipronil can treat lice and ticks in chickens, but should not be used on food-producing animals because of its toxicity. Dutch and Belgian authorities say that they have have pinned the source of the insecticide to a supplier of cleaning products in the Netherlands.

Shops in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, have removed the eggs from sale as a precaution.

About 180 poultry farms in the Netherlands have also been temporarily shut in recent days while investigations are held.

Since January, the Department of Health has displayed the Surgical Waiting List on its website. To date, 43,907 people have accessed this service, representing an average of 245 consultations per day.

The European Commission said it had first learned about the contamination in late July when it received an official notification from Belgium but had not yet established whether the country had broken any rules by not notifying sooner.

Pending surgery, patients can access the data via the internet. The Individualised Surgical Waiting List allows the patient to check his personal situation, as well as see a rough estimate of the waiting time until his operation.

However, the authorities are still working to "identify the destination of products already shipped that are likely to be contaminated", the ministry said in a statement released at the weekend.

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Swimmers who flout ‘Red Flags’ face e3000 fine Jávea Council say that ‘enough is enough’ as bathers continue to flout red flags and in spite of warnings from lifeguards.

The town, with almost 30,000 residents, triples in size during the summer as holidaymakers flock to some of the Costa Blanca’s very best beaches. “Arenal beach is one of their favourites,” said one lifeguard, “but what they don’t’ appreciate are the very strong currents that swirl about under the surface, where invisible undertows can make conditions treacherous, so despite the red warning flags, people say that it still looks very calm and they go into the water."

This year Spain has seen a 14.66% increase in drowning deaths, with 305 people dying in the water from January to July, according to unofficial figures from the country’s lifeguard association, the RFESS. To combat the problem, various municipalities around Spain have now decided to fine people who disregard safety warnings.

Last year Jávea introduced a €750 fine for bathers who disregard the warnings, San Bartolomé de Tirajana in Gran Canaria have now announced fines of up to €1500, whilst some beaches in Asturias carry a €3000 fine for those who ignore the warning flags. But despite the announcement of fines during the year to date only one person has been sanctioned in the whole of Spain, that being imposed on the beaches of Cudillero, Asturias.

Unfortunately, a lot of those disregarding the flags are holidaymakers from overseas, who it is difficult to follow up so any fines imposed would usually remain unpaid. “But the system should still be enforced by the authorities,” according to Luis Miguel Pascual, research director of the Spanish Association of Aquatic Rescue and Socorrismo (AETSAS). “Spaniards only respond to fines, as is the case with traffic accidents. If there were no cameras, people would

Guardamar, Torrevieja and Orihuela council’s have also threatened irresponsible bathers with fines

speed more,” According to Pascual, there were around 6,000 incidents in the water requiring rescue in Spain last year virtually all of which were as a result of recklessness.

On the Southern Costa Blanca councils such as Guardamar, Torrevieja and Orihuela have also threatened bathers with fines ranging from €300 to €1500. However they can only be issued by the police.

Indeed on San Javier’s El Pedrucho beach on Tuesday lifeguards called in officers from the newly formed beach patrol to deal with a bather who had refused to heed their warnings and leave the sea despite the flying of a red flag.

Fortunately the incident came to nothing although the bather concerned was made aware of the fining system that had been imposed for disregarding safety instructions, before being given a formal warning by the police.

Are your child’s armbands safe?

The Regional Inspectorate from the Murcia Government are carrying out inspections of children’s armbands, rubber rings, floats and aquatic toys, that are currently on sale across the region in hundreds of bazaars and other outlets. They say that they will be concentrating their efforts in some 100 establishments dedicated to the sale of toys, floats and the like, paying special attention to bazaar-type stores and those offering the products at low prices.

They will be checking the labelling and it’s compliance with current safety regulations, ensuring that it carries the 'CE' marking on the product, which guarantees that "it is safe to use and it meets the European regulations".

The inspections will carry on all throughout the months of August and September.

The Director General of Trade and Commerce, Francisco Abril, said that "water safety is a particular priority for the regional government," and

given that during the summer season the sale of such products multiply, it is necessary to increase the controls to guarantee the safety of all who use them, especially children ".

Special attention will be paid to those labels which are misleading by means of instructions, signs, or drawings, as well as a clear indication of the place of manufacture and origin of the product.

The Inspectorate state that it is advisable to carefully read the labelling and ensure that it is suitable before making any purchase. In addition, the label must warn that the equipment or toy can only be used with adult supervision.

It is also advisable to keep the receipt or proof of purchase, as it will be needed for any subsequent change or return.

Make sure your purchase is safe before trusting it with your child’s life!

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he Red Cross are still investigating the origin of two young children who walked into a Torrevieja Local Police station last week claiming that they had just arrived on board a small boat.

According to the local press the two young boys, thought to be 14 and 16 years of age, were soaking wet and covered in sand when they arrived at the Police Station. An abandoned Patera rowing

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Child refugees in Red Cross care boat was later found on Cala Ferris adding credence to their story.

One is said to speak a little French although both are thought to be of Algerian origin.

They were provided with basic health care by the Red Cross as well as blankets and clothing. The

youngest, 14, had signs of hypothermia but their health was said to be stable, according to a spokesman.

Once they had been examined by the Red Cross the pair were transferred to Torrevieja University hospital where further health checks were carried out as well as tests to verify their ages.

Torrevieja GRO seize counterfeit cigarettes Working with the Guardia Civil, Torrevieja’s Policía Local have seen success in recent days with their seizure of counterfeit cigarettes to the value of € 77,000.

The cigarettes were confiscated from traders working on town centre streets, from which they removed about 3,500 packets of counterfeit brands.

The Policia Local GRO has also been carrying out surveillance on the roads leading into Torrevieja where they have been stopping vehicles carrying counterfeit goods being used to resupply the illegal traders. These operations have resulted in the arrest of 4 people all of whom have been charged will offences relating to the sale of fake goods.

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carried out in the leisure areas of the city, specifically in the pubs and bars of Paseo Juan Aparicio, where illegal Sisha and Hookah products have also been seized.

Customs officers in the region have warned of a recent upsurge of illicit tobacco trafficking in the province warning smokers that in making any purchases they might not be getting quite what they expect.

Low cost housing finally sold off Paralysed for almost ten years because of their excessive pricing, the Generalitat has finally sold 52 homes on the Orihuela Costa after lowering their cost.

This was a social housing promotion that had been paralyzed for years because the prices were "too high" and far above the levels that families looking for social homes could afford but at long last the Director General of EIGE, Helena Beunza, has seen some sense and brought the prices down as a result of which 52 have been snapped up in recent weeks.

Beunza has valued "very positively" the sale of these 52 homes, of which 44 have now been formally sold with eight more sales contracts currently going through. "it was a promotion that had been stagnant for many years because of the excessive prices," she said before confirming that only eleven homes remain unsold.

The development has 63 homes, of which 48 have three beds. The remainder are one and two bedrooms apartments.

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San Javier Airport going nowhere just yet!

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Three arrests for San Pedro Murder Three men who allegedly murdered a 71 year old woman whilst robbing her house in San Pedro del Pinatar in March have now all been arrested and detained in custody pending their trial.

The arrests all took place last Friday, two locally and one in Madrid.

The victim was found by her son when he visited the following day.

She was said to be dead and with signs of violence. The house had been ransacked, the furniture upended and the drawers and closets were opened and in disarray.

San Javier airport is located on the north bank of the Mar Menor, adjacent to the small town of Santiago de la Ribera, in the municipality of San Javier. Last year it served 1,096,980 passengers and 8,272 flights.

The Guardia Civil were called but were unable to do anything for the victim. A spokesperson said that it seemed likely the victim had surprised her attackers whilst they were engaged in robbing her house.

San Javier has also twice won the award for the Best European Airport serving under two million passengers, in both 2014 and 2016, conferred by the International Airport Council (ACI). This quality award is based on the results of surveys submitted by the passengers that it serves.

It now offers beauty products, perfumery and high-end cosmetics, drinks, food (with typical Spanish products) Tobacco and souvenirs.

Dufry, a company specialising in travel retail, has 2,200 stores in 63 countries on five continents.

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The three men, one of whom knew the victim, carried out the robbery on 19 March. As they removed jewellery and money from inside the house on Calle Alcalde José María Henarejos, they were challenged by the 71 year old occupant who they allegedly restrained and beat up.

Tourists from the 21 destinations which the airport currently serves came mainly from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway and Belgium.

The Swiss group Dufry has just remodelled its premises, 'Murcia Duty Free'. The shop has been completely renovated and is now completely open to the public, with a transparent facade which is 20 metres in length and that facilitates greater access to passengers.

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All were ordered to be detained in custody following their appearance in San Pedro’s court number 4 at the weekend.

uring the operation 'Primero de Agosto', during the last weekend in July, San Javier Airport registered more than 150 flights, carrying over 27,000 passengers, which landed or took off from the Region, with more than 27,000 passengers.

The Airport can now also boast 10 commercial establishments in the airport consisting of 'duty Free', cafes, fast food restaurants and shoe shops.

According to a recent Aena press release they are distributed over more than 1,000 square metres.

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Staff at San Javier Airport say they are in no hurry to relinquish their role on the Mar Menor anytime soon.

The Murcia-San Javier Airport also has six restaurants, Costa Coffee (the prestigious British chain specialising in artisan coffees), Subway (with sandwiches, as well as salads, desserts and breakfasts), Serunion (which has three outlets with cafeteria service and restaurant) and Gelattos & Mojitos ice cream.

There is a typical Ibérica products shop, a Marga shoe store (which also sells handbags and wallets and the ALB fashion jewellery and accessories shop.

In addition, the airport offers its users three car rental companies, and machines selling drinks and snacks in both the boarding and arrivals lounges. Most recently airport maintenance staff have repainted all of the runway markings, an area close the half a million square metres, making them far more visible to air crew on arriving at and leaving the airport.

The costs involved to airport management company Aena, of both the airport development and it’s ongoing maintenance programme, would provide the strongest possible indications that San Javier Airport is in no hurry whatsoever to relinquish its role on the Mar Menor anytime soon.

Those arrested were all between the ages of 23 and 27. One was said the have been friendly with the victim and had visited her home on numerous occasions. Police said that the woman had been murdered because she could identify one of the robbers.

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Organised by the Cristo Resucitado Parish Church and AIDOC (The International Association of Young, Adults and Seniors – Awaking of Orihuela Costa), the celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary will take `place at La Zenia Catholic Church on 14th And 15th of August.

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Fundraising 2018 equine calendar launched for Horse rescue centre Pikolinos spokeswoman Isabel Marco Soler with Easy Horse Care co-founder Rod Weeding

On Monday 14th celebrations will consist of Mass at 7.30pm after which, at 9pm, there will be an evening meal to which everyone attending is encouraged to take along some food. A bar service will be available with drinks at 1€ and there will also be a bouncy castle for the children with stageshows from the Magician Juan Muchamagia and the Choir Brisas del Sur (Sevillanas).

On Tuesday 15th at 7.30pm there will be Holy Mass which will be accompanied by a Vocal Group Cantus Colorus. This will be followed by a procession down to the La Zenia beach of the Virgin Mary where the boat with petitions will be burned in the sea. After the procession there will also be a fireworks display.

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welve stunning photographs of horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from abuse and neglect feature in a new 2018 calendar launched by Spain’s Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre this week.

The non-profit Rojales rescue centre – which on Saturday saved yet another abandoned and severely skeletal pony, the fourth such rescue in just one month – hopes the calendar sales will help raise funds to buy a much-needed second-hand mini digger.

The centre’s previous digger, an aging model donated secondhand almost a decade ago, finally broke down irreparably last month. Since then, Easy Horse Care co-founder Rod Weeding, a 68-year-old British expat, has been digging knee-deep footings for new boundary fencing by hand.

“This is the most important piece of equipment at our centre, used daily for everything from moving large hay bales and piling up manure, to digging holes for construction projects and repairing our stables,” co-founder Sue Weeding said. “We desperately need a replacement.”

Sterilisation of feral cats in Orihuela For the second consecutive year, Orihuela will receive a grant from the Provincial Council of Alicante, for € 6,019.49, specifically intended for the animal protection program.

This funding will be used to sterilise feral cats in the urban colonies of the Orihuela municipality.

A number of Veterinary clinics in the municipality have been authorised to perform the sterilisations which will be carried out with the help of the College of Veterinarians of Alicante.

The Councillor for Health, Noelia Grao, said that "the campaign will start in the next few days and continue until the end of October."

These are often not furry pets but wild animals.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Asparagus; 8 Rio; 9 Cataclysmic; 11 Precede; 12 Laird; 13 Priest; 15 Breeze; 17 Drawl; 18 Discard; 20 Incongruous; 22 Ado; 23 Testament.

DOWN: 2 Sea; 3 Ruche; 4 Geyser; 5 Similar; 6 Archipelago; 7 Roundhead; 10 Trepidation; 11 Pipe dream; 14 Solicit; 16 Adonis; 19 Syria; 21 Urn. CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Overspend; 8 Ill; 9 Definitions; 11 Contact; 12 Adult; 13 Ratify; 15 Dampen; 17 Leeds; 18 Octopod; 20 Ace of Hearts; 22 Nod; 23 Spectator.

DOWN: 2 Vie; 3 Sonia; 4 Estate; 5 Diorama; 6 Tissue paper; 7 Glistened; 10 Find the lady; 11 Carolling; 14 Fastens; 16 Toffee; 19 Theft; 21 Two.

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Innate (6) 9.

Rapture (7) 10. Revelled (6) 11. Loiter (6) 12. Introduction (8) 18. Summary (8) 20. Trip (6) 21. Beastly (6) 22. Everlasting (7) 23. Fondle (6) 24. Pardon (7)

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Upset (7) Belly (7) Buy back (6) Rash (8) Revolt (6) Rota (6) Boaster (8) Associate (7) Fashionable (7) Habit (6) Savage (6) Menace (6)

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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

Nevado del Ruiz is in Colombia. 11. a.

Leaving on a jet plane (John Denver). b. As time goes by. c. Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix). d. Gimme Shelter (Rolling Stones). e. The Shoop Shoop Song (Cher). f. Goldfinger (Shirley Bassey). 12. High Street (there are 5,410 High Streets, compared to 3,811 Station Roads, and 2,702 Main Streets). 13. The Crimean War. 14.

DOWN 1. Calendar girl can come back (7) 2. Tell sir about the espalier (7) 3. I leave America to change photographic device (6) 5. Extremely healthy all right! (4,4) 6. A hundred girls in the South of France? (6) 7. Show a note to a man (6) 13. German boy without a girl (8) 14. Important people's large hairpieces? (7) 15. Roy's set to make seafood (7) 16. Father brings a dog back to Eastern temple (6) 17. I'm unfortunately returning a sausage (6) 19. Honour given by youth leader to journalist followed (6)

United Kingdom? A bonus point for the second most popular.

13. The Victoria Cross for gallantry was instituted

by Queen Victoria during which war?

14. According to the UN Food & Agriculture Organisation, which country produces the most potatoes, a staggering 70 million metric tonnes a year, 22.2% of the world's potato production?

15. Which visible aid was first introduced for the 1933 F.A. Cup final between Everton and Manchester City?

16. Which occupation has for centuries made the Adriatic island Murano world famous?

17. One of the rarest and most expensive stamps in the world depicts a very popular Belgian born actress smoking a cigarette with a very long cigarette holder. Can you name the actress?

18. What was: a. the name of a critically acclaimed album from the Kinks which ended with the word Hillbillies and b. the name of a band founded by Mark Knopfler which ended with the word Hillbillies?

19. Capybaras are the largest living examples of what in the world?

20. What 'plays' an Aeolian harp?

21. In pantomime, who is Aladdins Mother?

22. Which Disney film contains the song Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo? 23. Who slept in the teapot at the mad hatters tea party?

24. Who was the first British royal to be interviewed on TV? 25. Which is the only vegetable that is also a flower?

1. A white hole, 2. Petit four, 3. Jason Bourne, 4. a. Deep Impact, b. The Day After Tomorrow, c. Dr. Strangelove, d. 2012, e.

Independence Day, f. Fail Safe. 5. They all had their legs insured. 6. Smarties chocolate beans. 7. Public water bus. 8. Helium (After Helios, Greek for "Sun" and also "the god of Sun on mythology". 9. War horse. 10. Mt. Pelee is in Martinque and

ACROSS 4. Note two men being thrown out (7) 8. Rope used for a trial? (6) 9. Money is given to Frank (7) 10. Possibly please when slumbering (6) 11. Sharp turn from female outside right (6) 12. Friendly taxi in the distance (8) 18. Love to get about large town at speed (8) 20. Is the girl capable of finding a country? (6) 21. Bird with small back found in the mine (6) 22. Italian making first-class return to a country (7) 23. Book right at the back of the shelf (6) 24. Waiting like one in a waiting room? (7)

1. What is the reverse of a cosmic black hole called?

2. Which mouth-watering sweet little confection means 'small oven' when translated?

3. Which amnesic and very well trained fictional character didn't know his real name was David Webb?

4. Each of the following played the President of the United States in films where the world was facing extinction. Can you name the film? a. Morgan Freeman, b. Perry King, c. Peter Sellers, d. Danny Glover, e. Bill Pulman, f. Henry Fonda 5. What did Fred Astaire, Heidi Klum, Michael Flatley and Betty Grable all do to their legs?

6. Until the mid 1970s Smarties were called Smarties chocolate what?

7. In Venice, what is a vaporetti?

8. Which extremely light chemical element is named after the sun?

9. What kind of weapon was a medieval destrier?

10. The two volcanic eruptions in the last century that caused the most deaths were Mount Pelee (May 8, 1902) and Nevado de Ruiz (Nov 13, 1985). In which country is each volcano located?

11. The following kiss related lyrics are found in which songs? a. So kiss me and smile for me, tell me that you'll wait for me, b. A kiss is still a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh, c. Excuse me while I kiss the sky, d. War, children, It's just a kiss away, kiss away, kiss away, e. If you want to know if he loves you so, It's in his kiss, that's where it is, f. For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her, it's the kiss of death 12. According to a survey by the Halifax Bank, what is the most common street name in the

China. 15. A number on the back of each players shirt. 16. Glass making. 17. Audrey Hepburn. (The photo was from the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's"). 18. a. Muswell Hillbillies, b. Notting Hillbillies. 19.

Rodents. 20. The wind. 21. Widow Twankey. 22. Cinderella. 23. Doormouse.

24. Prince Phillip. 25. Broccoli

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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.

When is a Pirate Not a Pirate?

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any commentators will agree that since the vote for the UK to leave the European Union, the views of the general population have become increasingly fractious and divided in attitudes towards ‘foreigners’. Nothing is new, and the British have always been suspicious of their European neighbours.

The Daily Mail, Express, Sun and, indeed, Facebook and Twitter are all currently having a field day in distorting ‘the truth’, whatever that may be. By now, we should all have begun to realise that there is no such thing as ‘the truth’, which, at best, is merely a perception of how we interpret an event, based upon our base opinions and prejudices. ‘The truth’ is always open to manipulation and distortion by others, however well meaning.

Do you remember any of your school history lessons? I certainly remember exciting historical events that I was taught as a pupil at school, as well as the content of lessons that I taught as a teacher.

Was Cromwell a revolutionary hero, or was he a genocidal war criminal? I guess much of the answer will depend upon whether or not you hold an Irish passport. What about Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, whilst not forgetting Admiral Nelson’s attack on Tenerife?

Were they simply well meaning explorers and adventurers seeking to

enhance the common good, or profiteers, warmongers and unpleasant pirates? We often like to label people from the past as saints or sinners, but much depends upon what you have been taught to believe, as well as which country you have been taught in. For me, the definition of a pirate has certainly changed since I moved to Spain and the Canary Islands.

A report from the University of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, which is undertaking an archaeological study in Fuerteventura to locate the remains of an estimated 90 English pirates, took my eye this week. These English pirates died during a battle in the Eighteenth Century with the residents of the Canary island of Fuerteventura. It is an interesting story, so let us turn the clock back 277 years to the year 1740…

The ‘War of Jenkins’ was a conflict that lasted from 1739 to 1748 between Spain and England, which refers to the ear of an English pirate captain that was cut off. In 1740, English pirates launched two major attacks on Fuerteventura, with a month between them. The Fuerteventura militia were successful in both of these pirate attacks, which also demonstrates the lack of harmony between England and Spain at this time.

The first attack involved 50 English pirates looting a village, whilst failing to realise that the island militia had already been placed in defensive positions. Towers at strategic locations had been built to watch out for English pirates who often attacked this island. Thirty English pirates were killed and 20 were taken prisoner. Islanders attacked the English invaders with clubs and stones, and hid behind a wall of camels when they fired muskets at them. These English prisoners were shipped off to the island of Tenerife to be dealt with.

A second English pirate attack took place one month later, but the number of pirates is disputed, as some reports claim that between 200 and 300 pirates were involved, whilst another suggests that fifty

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English pirates were killed. The second attack was put down with much greater brutality; no prisoners were taken alive and all the English pirates were killed. The Fuerteventura islanders showed no mercy after this second audacious attack. This new research will last for several years, and whilst focussing on the conflict, will also search for the remains of the English pirates who were killed in Fuerteventura.

We often refer to Viking pirates raping and pillaging the British Isles, but sometimes I guess we should look closer to home for unreasonable behaviour. When we next visit a museum to admire Spanish gold, trinkets, doubloons and other treasures, let us remember that these were often stolen by English pirates from our European neighbours. Let’s face it, we have always had suspicions about anyone living across the water.

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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This article is one of a monthly series about digital photography, written for The Leader

by David Stokes.

SHOOTING MODES – THE MODE WHEEL

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ast month I looked at how to go about choosing a new camera. I said in that article that it is always easier to work a camera with a mode wheel (seen in the picture below). But what does this wheel do, and what do the symbols on it all mean?

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the camera does nothing automatically. This needs a lot of knowledge, and is beyond the scope of this article.

S (TV on Canon cameras) is Shutter Priority. You select the shutter speed (ie; how long the shot will be exposed for) and the camera does the rest. So, if you are at Silverstone, you are able to set a faster shutter speed than the camera will choose on Sport Mode, and you will get Hamilton nice and sharp.

A (AV on Canon) is Aperture Priority. Aperture is the size of the opening for light to pass through the lens. You decide the Aperture and the camera decides the rest. Aperture is measured in “F” numbers, and determines how much depth of the photo is in focus. The rule to remember is the larger the “F” number the more that will be in focus. Adjusting Aperture gives you more scope to make the real subject of the photo stand out from the background. A low “F” number will make Aunty Mildred stand out from the unimportant background. To see what I mean, experiment by taking a photo several times at different “F” stops to see the difference. The LCD screen on the camera will not necessarily show up the differences so look at the photos on the computer.

P is Program Mode, in which the camera does everything automatically, except for settings you choose before taking the photo. In practical terms, the only real value of P is to stop flash. If you take a photo on Auto Mode the camera will use the flash if it deems it to be needed. In Program Mode it will not use flash. So, for example, if you are at a wedding you can put your camera on ‘P’, and not worry about upsetting the Vicar with the flash going off. Otherwise it will be like using the Auto setting.

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The mode wheel selects the mode for shooting the photo. If your camera is a compact without this wheel on the top of the camera, you will need to use the menu button on the back.

A lot of people see the word ‘Auto’, which is the setting it is usually on when you take the camera out of the box, and think ‘that’s easy, the camera will do it all for me’, and just leave it there. But even if you are not interested in photography and just want to take snaps of the holiday or the family, exploring the other options on your camera will be well worthwhile. In future articles I will be discussing how to make better pictures in different situations – landscapes, portraits, pets etc., but first it is necessary to have a little understanding of what the camera will do in the various shooting modes.

AUTO MODE If you select the ‘Auto’ mode, as the name implies the camera will do everything automatically. So, if you are taking a photo of a landscape on a sunny day you can be sure that the exposure will be right, and as long as you compose the photo well and don’t shake the camera, a well exposed and focused photo will result. However, in Auto mode the camera works on a set of averages. So, it will focus on the nearest object in the photo, which might be a chair rather than Aunty Ethel who was the real star of the shot.

It will also expose the photo based on the average level of light over the whole picture, so important areas where it is a bit darker will be lost in the picture. If you are at Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton will be coming along too fast and will be blurred.

So, in essence, for a static scene, with even light, Auto will be generally okay. Otherwise, you should look to the next level of modes, which is the ‘Scene Modes’.

SCENE MODES On some cameras all the scene modes are selected on the mode wheel, others you select ‘scene’ on the wheel and then choose from a list in the menus on the screen. If there is no wheel it will be all done in the menus.

Each camera has its own selection of scene modes, and these days more and more are being added.

However, the most common are portrait, night, landscape, and sport.

In these modes the camera also works automatically, but you have told the camera what type of photo you are taking. So, in Sport Mode, for example, it will set a faster shutter speed to stop action. In Portrait Mode it will look for a face and focus on it, and in Landscape Mode it will give a deep range of focus so that everything in the picture is sharp.

Using the Scene Modes produces better results than Auto in many cases. But you are still letting the camera make the decisions, and it is still working on averages. So, for example, when you photograph a Watford FC winger plodding down the wing, and you choose Sport Mode it may be sharp, but will it cope with Hamilton at 200mph?

MANUAL AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC MODES The next level of modes is the semi-automatic modes. In the picture you can see other modes on the wheel labelled P, A, S, and M. M is Manual Mode, which is not semi-automatic, and which means you make all the decisions manually;

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Would you want to cope with organising a funeral in Spain W

hen a close friend or a family member dies, the last thing you need is the worry of complex regulations and the red-tape of a Spanish funeral. At such a difficult time could you or your family cope with organising a funeral in Spain?

If not you need look no further than PF Samper, a third generation independent family funeral director, based in Pilar de la Horadada.

We know that the death of a loved one is a difficult experience, one that all of us are likely to experience during our lifetime, and when mourning the loss of a friend or a family member, the very last thing you want to think about is the planning of a funeral, a fact that is considerately recognised by Francisca, a long time supporter of The Royal British Legion, who has been helping the expat community from her family run business in Pilar for over 20 years.

“At PF Samper”, she says, “we aim to provide only the highest level of personal attention as we ease this process for you and your family. We will take expert care and provide due consideration to ensure that your loved one gets an appropriate and caring farewell, whilst making the funeral planning process is as painless as possible”.

“We will arrange a dedicated funeral service that will provide you and your family with full value, without compromise, a service that is designed to show respect, whilst still maintaining the dignity,

the values and traditions so cherished by those who we serve”.

Francisca has been providing a dignified service to the expat community for over 20 years

“We will also ensure that every life tribute is distinctive, personal and affordable, in honouring to the full a life that has been lived”.

In providing a 24 hour service, throughout the entire province of Alicante and North Western Murcia, PF Samper can be providing you with that care and support within an extremely short space of time. Francisca will immediately respond to your call and while you are able to grieve with dignity she will quickly take charge of all the initial arrangements.

“If you have a previously organised funeral plan we will closely liaise with your provider but if you are without such an agreement we will make all the initial arrangements for you, and unlike many similar companies here in Spain we will not demand any payment in advance”.

The deceased will be prepared to lie in repose in our own private chapel, as detailed arrangements, with either you or your family, can then be left to a more appropriate time.

One aspect that Francisca does warn of are the varying conditions applied by different funeral directors and Tanatorias. “Whichever company you use you must always make sure that you are completely satisfied with the costs and the arrangements, and if in any doubt do not sign any papers”.

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his is particularly important” she says “when the deceased has passed away in hospital, many of which have their own preferred agents.”

Ultimately, of course, it’s all about trust and peace of mind, something of which you can be assured when dealing with Francisca or her assistant Eric Nicholls.

The company has its own private chapel of rest, mortuary and crematorium in Pilar de la Horadada although the service can be organised by PF Samper at any church that the family wishes across the entire province of Alicante and North Western Murcia.

Ministers, flowers and transport can also be organised by PF Samper who will also take care of all necessary documentation and certificates.

Likewise the arrangements can be made regardless

Francisca has her own private chapel of rest, mortuary and crematorium in Pilar de la Horadada

of faith and they can also be made to suit the time frame of the family concerned, allowing mourners to fly in from abroad if that is what is required.

Whether the service takes place the following day or a week later, unlike many other funeral directors, there is no extra charge.

Following cremation the urn will be delivered when required, and in the proper traditions of a genuinely family run business, details regarding payment can be made at a later date.

Francisca says, “Our job consists of making sure that the families remember the day of the funeral as a very special occasion and that the loved one who has passed away is provided with the esteem and the respect that every person deserves.

Though the life is ended we want to make sure that the memory lingers on”.

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Weekend deaths on local beaches Two men, aged 69 and 62, died on Saturday from drowning, one in Pilar de la Horadada and the second on the Orihuela Costa according to the Information and Coordination Centre of Emergencies.

The first drowning occurred around 11 o'clock on the beach of Las Higuericas de Pilar de la Horadada, where a 69 year old man died whilst bathing.

The second of the drownings, a man of 62 years, took place

in the cove La Mosca de Orihuela at approximately 2pm.

Despite the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) both men were pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the arrival of the Emergency Services.

It is understood that Green Flags were flying on both beaches at the time although at cove La Mosca de Orihuela the conditions were described on the AmbumarSyA Twitter feed as at Rizada (choppy).

Las Higuericas de Pilar de la Horadada.

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Skull found in Alicante dustbin The National Police in Alicante are investigating the discovery of a skull found inside a plastic bag and dumped in a rubbish container late on Wednesday afternoon. The find was made by a man who was scavaging in the bin when he found a bag of skeletal remains. He immediately called the police.

The bones have been transferred to the Forensic Anatomical Institute in the city for analysis.

According to police sources the coroner has confirmed that the skull is human skull and a person of advanced age who died many years ago, seemingly ruling out any crime.

The bag containing the remains was eventually taken away by a funeral van which transferred it to the Forensic Anatomical Institute to confirm that it was actually human remains.

Agents searched the container as they looked for more remains that might have been deposited, however nothing else was found.

The police are now trying to establish the identity of the skull and find out who threw the bag in the dustbin.

Workers at the Xixona wasted disposal plant had a similar scare earlier in the year when a human skull was found inside a rubbish bag that had been thrown into the bin in Ibi. The Civil Guard said that all indications pointed to the skull being used for medical studies.

The bin in which the skull was found

Iran-UK Immigration ring smashed by Spanish Police

Spain’s largest Marijuana Network dismantled in Alicante

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pain’s National Police have smashed a major international network trafficking people between Iran and the United Kingdom.

The network was based in Malaga, where the individuals transited between Iran and UK, and where 15 gang members were arrested. However, in total, more than 100 people were arrested across Europe, including the suspected ringleader, who was apprehended at London's Heathrow airport.

The operation involved Spain's federal police, London's Metropolitan Police, and European crime agency Europol.

Europol said the group, operating from Malaga in the south of Spain, charged the migrants about €25,000 (£22,500) each for fake Spanish passports, travel documents, transfers and accommodation.

Amongst those detained were 42 Spaniards for selling their Spanish documents to members of the network - in exchange for amounts ranging between 500 and 3,000 euros. The other arrests were of 44 other Iranian nationals who were intercepted at different European airports with forged passports.

The investigations began a year ago, when four Iranian citizens were arrested as they tried to board an aircraft from Hamburg (Germany) to the United Kingdom using forged Spanish passports. The agents determined that the purchase of the flight tickets had been made at a travel agency in Malaga. This set them on the road that eventually enabled

them to track down the members of the network based in that city.

The network, was said to be perfectly structured, with several members each with a different role within the organization, some dedicated to recruitment and others to the transfer, hosting, control and provision of documentation. They had several apartments in Malaga where they accommodated the individuals they were trafficking whilst they were waiting for the false documentation and flight tickets to their UK destination.

When the apartments were raided by the National Police they found seven people in the process of being trafficked by the organization - all Iranians and one of which was under five years old. They also seized dozens of real passports, computers, printers, more than 400 blank ID cards as well as guns, cash, and "a high-end vehicle".

In a second phase of the operation the National Police located and arrested a further 42 other people in the province of Malaga, who had sold their genuine Spanish documentation to the gang for amounts ranging from 500 to 3,000 euros. This amount varied depending on the number of times that the same person had previously sold their documentation.

Spain's Policia Nacional said: "With the dismantling of this criminal organization, the illicit trafficking of Iranian citizens to the EU and the United Kingdom has been considerably reduced."

Alicante Civil Guard has arrested 8 people for the cultivation of marijuana, drug trafficking, belonging to a criminal organization, and defrauding Iberdrola. The arrests took place in Alicante, Elche, Playa de San Juan, Jijona, Penáguila and Onil. Those detained are 7 men, one of whom is of Serbian nationality (35 years), one from Bosnia and Herzegovina (33 years), and five Croats between 27 and 41 years old, and a Spanish woman aged 46. Another 38-year-old woman is also being investigated.

The operation first got underway about a year ago, and has now been concluded with the dismantling of perhaps the largest marijuana producers in the country. The ringleaders were three Croatian brothers who exported the drug in a trailer to countries in Eastern Europe.

Following a raid on a property in Onil the Guardia seized a number of marijuana plants but more importantly documentation which indicated that they were dealing with a well-developed organization, with a large distribution network and with various international contacts.

Surveillance was focussed on several

people who appeared to be linked to the organization including three brothers of Croatian nationality.

The leader was the oldest of the three, who had established a false identity, whilst the other two brothers operated as his deputies.

Agents carried out simultaneous raids on 7 houses in Alicante, Elche, Playa de San Juan, Pénaguila and Jijona, which were all performed at daybreak.

Almost a thousand plants were seized in the two Elche properties alone in addition to finding more than 13,000 euros in cash, and more than 50 kilograms of seedlings.

Six of those arrested have been detained whilst the other 3 have been released on bail.

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Car and Vehicle Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2016 Ford Mustang GT which is on Special Offer priced at just 45,900 euro. Come along to our showroom in Elche and see our vast range of used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers.

The biggest and best for price, choice and quality. (69148)

Social and Clubs The next meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 17 Aug at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras starting at 7.30pm. 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.

Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you. Our aim is to assist with problem solving for the over 50’s and promote their well-being. We need volunteer Drivers and paople to join our

Residential Home Visiting Team.

You will visit people who live in a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee either in a wheelchair or walking. If you think you can help Age Concern in this respect call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887.

Or you can email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Please note that the Age Concern Centre will be closed for our Summer Break from 28 July to 4 September, although the phones will still be answered. Our shops in Torrevieja and Los Montesinos will be shut from the 28th July and reopen on the 28th August HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes in areas surrounding Quesada, San Luis, La Siesta Torrevieja, La Mata, Orihuela Costa, Villamartin to Campoverde, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities.

Contact our head office on 965 328 794 or email: charitycentre helpathomecb@gmail.com.

Girlguiding group for Orihuela

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Costa. The Orihuela Costa Rainbows and Brownies. This is a brand new Girlguiding group for girls aged 5-11 years.

Rainbows 5-7 years, Brownies 711 years. We will meet every Wednesday at the Madhouse in El Galan. Parents can find our more on our Facebook page Orihuela Costa Brownies and Rainbows Curious about work of Samaritans in Spain? Interested in becoming a listener? Have a few hours a week to help with the charity shop, fundraising or admin? To find out more, come and join us for refreshments and a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre, by the Punta Prima roundabout, on the N332.

(Volunteer positions are unpaid but expenses can be claimed). www.samaritansinspain.com Email: janeatsams@outlook.com QUESADA LADIES CLUB The Annual General Meeting of the Quesada Ladies Club will be held at the Cooper’s Arms, Dona Pepa, Quesada, on Tuesday 12th September 2017. This is for members only, and they will be admitted at the usual time of 2.30pm.

Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.)

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.

Pets Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (69083)

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Fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms, main bedroom having walk in wardrobe. Euro 79,995 Ref: 000075. Tel 617 537 866 Detached Villa Torremendo - A fantastic 2 bed countryside home on a 5000sqm plot. Constructed from wood and in perfect condition with countryside and lake views. All modern services, connected to electricity, water, mains sewerage. Also a separate selfcontained cabin. Euro 149,995 Ref: 000074. Tel 617 537 866 This three bedroom, two bathroom mid-terrace townhouse is within walking distance of the lively La Fuente Commercial Centre with its fabulous selection of bars and restaurants. It is also close to supermarkets and just a short drive to beautiful, award-winning Blue Flag sandy beaches.

Access to lovely communal gardens and a large communal swimming pool. Euro 79,995 Ref 000057. Tel 617 537 866 Redovan - Surrounded by lemon groves and fields of artichokes and broccoli, this lovely three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa is situated on a plot of 600m2. It has its own 10m x 5m private swimming pool and a separate garage with access to a rooftop solarium. The property is distributed on one level with a tiled patio area leads into the main living and dining areas. Private Pool, Fully

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Furnished, Stunning views, Private Garden. Euro 210,000 Ref 000058. Tel 617 537 866 Sierra de Orihuela - This fabulous detached property is on a plot of 1.900m2 and has breath-taking views of the Sierra de Orihuela mountain range. The total built area is 135m2 which is distributed across four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge / dining area, and a modern openplan kitchen. Covered car port, manicured gardens and a private swimming pool. Fully Furnished.

Private Garden. Kennels and a chicken coup. Euro 249,995 Ref 00059. Tel 617 537 866 San Miguel de Salinas - Modern 3 bedroom house in the sought after area of Balcon de la Costa.

South facing and in a quiet area.

The house has been refurbished to a very high standard and ready to move into. Large paved patio with high walls for your privacy, ideal for barbecuing or just relaxing in the sun. Fully Furnished.

Private balconies.

Stunning views. Air-Cond. Euro 79,500 Ref 000060. Tel 617 537 866 San Miguel de Salinas - A nice ground floor apartment in the heart of San Miguel de Salinas. It has 2 good size bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. The 2nd bedroom has an enclosed galeria for extra storage. Good size lounge / diner and open plan kitchen. The family bathroom comes with a 4 piece suite and shower enclosure.

Popular Spanish village. Fully furnished. Communal Pool.

Large Terrace. Euro 52,995 Ref 000061. Tel 617 537 866

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San Miguel Bowls Club It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of one of our previous members, Alex McNeil. Alex was Captain of our Winter League team a few years ago, but left Spain and returned to Scotland when he took ill. Alex has fought hard against his illness over the past couple years and our thoughts are with his wife Janet.

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Kuhn Opens Torrevieja Tennis Tournament

The Wednesday 2 Wood Triples (any 3 from 4 players) came to an end this week, with two teams on the same points playing each other. The final result was 1st: Mary Dyer, Eddie Cowan, Tony Sansom, Peter Rees, played 4, Won 4, 8 points +38 shots: 2nd: Alan Campbell, Tom Dalgleish, Brenda Rees, Joe Getgood, played 4, won 3, 6 points - 8 shots; 3rd: Cliff Plaisted, Ken Hope, Ian Hope, Bob Graham, played 4, won 2, 4 points, + 13 shots: 4th; Lee Sinclair, Paul Hayward, Eileen Potts, Sandra Hannan, played 4, won 1, 2 points, - 14 shots; 5th; Brian Allen, Jan Allen, Sue Milner, Joy Trew, played 4, won 0, 0 points, -29 shots. Thanks to Noel Davis for organising this event, and to all those who braved the extreme heat to play!!

Starting Wednesday, there will be a Members 2 wood Mini Roll up, probably pairs, 0830 for 9am start. Hopefully it will be a lot cooler!!

See Ken Hope for details.

The closing date for entries to the Valencian Championships is 20th August, names must be on the sheets by this date. The draw will take place at Cheers Bar on 24th August, Come along and watch the draw take place. The Opening Ceremony will take place at San Miguel.

The other greens being used are Emerald Isle and Quesada.

Dates for the diary..... Friday 6th October, the annual San Miguel Ladies V Emerald Isle Ladies, This year the game will take place at San Miguel. Come on ladies, lets hold on to our trophy.

Saturday 7th October, Fun Day and Hog Roast. There are only 7 places left for this event, get your names down. See Paul Thomas for details.

Saturday 14th October, Ladies V Gents.... Get your names down, numbers will be limited...Any Gent willing to play for the ladies, must be dressed appropriately, see Ken Hope.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club, please contact the President, Ros Stockell, telephone 965329778 or Secretary, Pat McEwan telephone 966714257.

Now ranked 250 in the world following his very first season in professional tennis, 17 year old Nicola Kuhn was back in his home town to lend a hand at the opening of the XXII Torneo Ciudad De Torrevieja.

In front of many of his friends and colleagues the player opened the tournament at the club home court in Los Balcones.

This year the tournament has attracted 320 players, male and female, in all categories and age groups. AS well as increasing the budget for prizes the organisers are also running a solidary market in support of ALPE, a local charity for the disabled in the town.

Among the novelties of this edition highlight the increase of the budget in prizes and the parallel celebration of a mercadillo solidario

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in favor of ALPE. The tournament got underway last Sunday and will last for 8 days with about 40 games a day, at a good level of tennis.

Among the players with the best national ranking are: Absoluto masculine: Antonio Ayala Hernandez nº 89, Aaron Colas Sánchez nº 155. Absoluto feminine Laura Pellicer nº 42 and Rocio Red nº 78. In the Veterans category Gustavo Cerutti, Emilio Widow, Angel Gonzalo, Pedro Castaño, Joaquina Guillén, Claudia Lo Re. The tournament, which has become one of the longest established and most important in the province, will host both the mayor and the president of the Tennis Federation of the Valencian Community at its finals and prizegiving ceremonies.

Rockets Golf Society at Vistabella Short journey to Vistabella for our July Home Game. Very few players due to Holidays. Heat and Injuries. The ones that played had a good game on a nice course with lovely greens.

In the Gold Gategory New entrant Geoff Wild scores 34 points( and maybe on the way to another cut ) to take !st place followed by Effin Arfer with 31 points in second place and with 27 points in 3rd place Rodney smith the Silver Category was won by Ken Hopkins With 29 points followed by Andy Billings in Second piace and Mick Hithersay in Third place

Our golf today took us to La Finca, with 29 players, 2 winners took the 2’s pot, Andy Shaw and Phil De Lacy. Well done chaps. Our nearest the pins were sponsored by The Ale House, Ground Floor Villamartin Plaza. Hole 3, Colin Rust, Hole 6 Andy Shaw, Hole 11 Andy Shaw, Hole 13 Declan Crowley, Hole 16 Greame Clarke. All collecting 10€ bar tab for The Ale House.

Our lowest placed player was Barry Mitchell with 14 points collecting a bottle of wine to drown his sorrows and reflect on

his game. Football cards were won by Karl and Chris Bellman.

Our Guests saw some cracking scores with Scott Wilson coming in with 32 points and Colin Rust on par with 36 points. Both winning wine and balls. Well done and thanks for coming.

Our Silver Division saw Phil De Lacy coming in 3rd with 34 points, Nick Peach with a peachy 37 points coming in 2nd and with a much improved score from last week with a fantastic 38 points and also the player of the day saw Kev Adamson win silver division.

Our Gold division also saw some great scores with Greame Scottish Clarke coming in 3rd place with 34 points, Nick Spicer with a sizzling 35 points and Steve The Hair Higgins with an impressive 36 points.

Great day had by all.

Next week sees us visit Villamartin for our society Charity Day The AECC, the pink ladies, wearing Pink is essential. A few spaces left. Visit our webpage for more information on fixtures and www.theplazagolfsociety.com Or email us at theplazagolfsociety@gmail.com

with 26 points.

No Nearest the Pins today. Best Guest Russell Pryke Longest Drive Ken Hopkins Back to Bar Patricia in Torreta Tres for Presentation and Munchies with thanks to Neil and Sue. The next game ia at Roda on August 22nd first tee 10.00am. Please be at the course by 09.15 am If you would like to play with our friendly society give Ron a ring on 678 849 142. Or email sanmigron@gmail.com

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San Miguel Golf Society at Roda

A welcome drop in recent temperatures, although still pretty hot and humid, met the 26 members and 3 guests who turned out to play Roda. With it raining heavily not too far north we teetered on the edge of some rain laden clouds, but not a drop fell.

The course, in such good condition only a few days before when some members had played it, was spoilt by the poor state of the recently spiked (and ridged?) greens. However, even with these hindrances some extremely good scores were posted, the stand-outs coming from Barry Roehrig and Theo Boelhouwer who both carded 40 points.

The day’s stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 3rd Chris Hamblett (28 on CB), 2nd Brian Butler (31 on CB), and 1st Phil Birtwistle, also with 31 points Silver Category: 3rd Ken Flaherty (34), 2nd Colin Rust (36), and 1st Theo Boelhouwer with 40 pts

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

‘The Attraction of Golf’ This article is targeted at the total beginner, although more established golfers should read the article to remind themselves why they began to play this glorious game.

This pastime has increased rapidly over the last 20 years and no more than here on the Costa’s.........But Why? The answer is simple the retired ex-pats have leisure time to both play and learn the sport.

There are a number of other benefits from the sport here on the Costa’s namely: Competition - Challenge - Climate - Scenery and nature Relaxation - Brain stimulation and physical exercise So in simple terms what is golf?

The aim of the game is to hit the ball into the hole.

Each hole has a par, which, is the amount of hit’s a person should take to get the ball into the hole.

The game starts at hole number 1 and ends at hole 9 or 18.

If you are very lucky and hit the ball into the hole on your first attempt this is called a ‘hole in one’.

However be careful with this because it is an un-written rule that YOU buy everyone in the clubhouse a drink as a reward for your good luck.

If the hole is a par 4, a birdie is one under par and an eagle is two under par.

Confused yet, you will be, especially when other golfers introduce you to other terms such as ouslers, ferrets, sandy ferrets, bisks and mulligans.

The old image of golf being associated to the rich and famous has long gone (but just tell that to the local course owners) and is now open to both young and old provided that they are physically capable.

You can even conduct business meetings on the golf course but beware, because golf is both a mental and physical game so do not start any business discussions for at least five holes until you have determined the ‘mood’ of your opponent.

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Gold Category: 3rd Darren Hancock (35 on CB), 2nd Jamie Rorison (37), and 1st Barry Roehrig with 40 points.

Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to John Osborne (hole 2), Eva Pettersson (7 and 13), and Kyree Skarsmoen (11).

The Abacus was won by Norman Padmore, but he was not there to collect it so it was awarded to Marg Birtwistle.

The Best Guest prizes went to winner Peter Devlin (36) who pipped runner-up Jim Starbuck on countback.

Our thanks go to the staff at Roda for their contribution to an enjoyable day.

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 694 494 824 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf gettogethers. Next week we will be at La Serrena.

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Monday we played Hidden Partners and after a nail biting draw the winners were Bryan Neal and Terry Field with a score of 65. A close second were Brian Dent and Rod Doel also with 65.

On Wednesday it was Stableford again and with some really good scores it was a tight finish. With only one Catogary the results were as follows: 1st Rod Doel 45pts, 2nd Alan Douglas 44pts, 3rd on a count back Lindsay Forbes 44pts. 4th Peter Reffell 42pts. ( I´m sure the Handicaps Sec. will have his knife out after those scores!)

2´s Club: Geoff Biggerstaff, Lindsay Forbes, Dave Pulling and John Collins. (Big pot this week 17 euros each.)

Friday we played 2 Ball Better Ball, High & Low and the winners with a score of 43pts., were Bryan Neal and Mike Chapman. A close second were Rachel Leckey and Brian Staines 42pts.

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a little on the dark side it was never in doubt that it wouldn’t rain.

Nothing could have dampened the spirt or atmosphere of our members today, everyone wanting to play their best hoping that their name would appear on the Anniversary Trophy. A number of members managed to break par with only handicap separating the first 3 places in the Gold category, the outright winner was never in any doubt when he declared his 40 pts. To the committee, well done John Hillier. For those that had tried so hard there were other prises on offer that had been kept secret by the committee. After all of the main prize winning cards had been withdrawn, prises were awarded to the best back 9.best front 9, best par 3’s, best par 4’s in all categories, in all some 20 prizes were won. These winners were; Merethe Mhyrvold, Jim Davidson, Olga Haubner, Robbie Rea, Helge Rong, Derek Sullivan, John Hettrick, Lee Williamson, Phil Boyling, Brian McMenamin, Carsten Landaas, Chris Gray, Kenny Winton and Kjell Aasebø. The full competition results; N.T.P.’s hole 5 S. Williams, hole 11 R. Nilsen, hole 15 M. Kennedy, hole 17 J. Hillier. Our 2’s pot was shared between M. Kennedy and C. Landaas taking €15 each. Bronze category results; 3rd C. Bellman 30 pts. 2nd A. Goslan 34 pts. 1st J. Hillier 40 pts. Silver category; 3rd R. Nilsen 32 pts, 2nd A. Rickers 32 pts. 1st M. Kennedy 32 pts. decided on lower handicap. Gold category; 3rd T. Norris 37 pts. 2nd J. Eyre 37 pts. 1st R. Malmgren 37 pts. again decided by lower handicap. Podium places for the Anniversary Trophy were 3rd J. Eyre, 2nd R. Malmgren and the winner J. Hillier. All members were invited to enjoy their lunch in the excellent clubhouse restaurant afterwards. Meals and prises were sponsored by the Society. Photos. Podium winners and all added competition winners. For further information about our forward looking Society please visit www.tmgs.org or follow us @TMGSGOLF or visit our Facebook page TMGSGOLF. The secretary will still take your call on 661 524 101

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For those of you who just wish to develop a leisure time activity with family and friends a definite camaraderie (and friendships) can be developed on the golf course.

However the hobby does not come cheap here on the Costa’s but it certainly opens up your life to a wider social circle while seeing more of this beautiful country.

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Torry slash price of Season Tickets

Paddys Point GS Summer Trophy La Serena was the venue for our Summer Trophy Competition and although it was still a little on the hot side half the field managed to record a score of over 30pts. Janet Bryan won the bragging rights over Scouse, keep it up Janet. The course was in excellent condition for the time of year and we all had a good day despite leaving a sizeable number of ball in the water. We had a first time winner this month in Joey McAvoy, handicap cut of course, well done Joey. Thanks, as always, goes to Rory, Hazel and Staff at Paddy's Point, another great meal and much needed refreshments. Our next outing is to El Valle on 13 September.

Best Guest was Jimmy Fitzgerald 29pts. NTP hole 3 Mike Bates, hole 9 Ronnie Kennan, hole 15 Myra Coull, hole 17 Joe Adam. LONGEST DRIVE - Aaron Brennan.

Mike Bates, Eileen Moriarty and Tony Stafford shared the 2's pot. 3rd Janet Bryan 36pts c/b, 2nd John Batterby 38pts, Winner Joey McAvoy 39pts.

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lub president Vicente Boix has announced that as a reward to loyal Torry fans, he has decided to drastically reduce season tickets for the forthcoming season. At only 50 euros, this equates to a meagre 2.94 euros per match for the 17 home games available from the preferente league group 4 fixture list.

Hopefully all these 17 matches will be played at Vicente Garcia stadium, which has prompted the club to use VOLVEREMOS as their slogan on advertising posters.

President Boix has stated that Torry will be playing at their spiritual home from the start of the season, even though the covered stand will be closed, suggesting the slogan, WE WILL BE BACK, becomes a reality. Wherever home may be, Torry now find themselves with a great opportunity to start off the new season with a bang.

The Villena match on 10 Sep has been switched from an away to a home fixture, which will now BY STEVE HIBBERD

be sandwiched in between home games against Almoradi on Sun 3 Sep, ko 7pm, and Alicante University on 17 Sep. It was a quiet week regarding recruiting new signings, but manager Pedreno did secure the services of another central defender. Torrevieja born Santos (22) joins the club from 1st regional side Torrevieja CF, with a promise of more new faces arriving in the coming weeks.

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Summer break for Walking Football Friday the 28th July saw Playa Flamenca Walking Wanderers Walking Football team celebrate their end of season with a social meeting at The Pale bar Playa Flamenca Commercial Centre, where over 30 members plus wags had a very enjoyable evening.

The Playa Flamenca Walking Wanderers Walking Football team have had another fantastic year playing every Monday evening at the C.D.M sports centre Playa Flameca and competing in:3 competitions winning 2 and coming 2nd in the other.

Now the club are having a well deserved break until the first Monday in September.

Santos (22) joins the club from 1st regional side Torrevieja CF

Ruby’s Golf at Las Colinas

As usual Las Colinas was in excellent condition and played well, the weather was also kind to us and although hot there was a bit of cloud cover for most of the day, and with quite a few players coming in with over 30 points on this trophy game, there was going to be some adjustments to the player of the year standings.

The results were, nearest the pin on the par three's was Bill Martin, Peter Jepson, Tony Alcock, Kevin Hufton and John Clancy, Nearest the pin in three shots was David Trotman, Best front nine Buck Taylor and best back David Shelton, Gold division winner was Bill Martin, Silver and overall winner was our only lady player of the day Theresa Wright. The two pot was shared between John Clancy and Tony Alcock. Back at Rayz Bar on El Raso where we had an excellent buffet and the presentation the football card was won by Marc Doherty. Any one wishing to join us or for any further information about Ruby's please email us at rubysgolf@yahoo.co.uk

Lime Bar GS at Riquelme Golf On a lovely cool (at last!) day, and with the course in excellent condition, 30 players teed off. With the greens cut very short the putting (and the water) caused a few headaches, but an enjoyable day's golfing was had by all. All players returned to the Lime Bar for the necessary thirst quenchers and once again, great food was provided by the Lime Bar. Many thanks again to the Lime Bar. The next outing will be on the 13th Sept at Vistabella Golf Results were as follows:- Gold Section 1 - M Heighway 32pts, 2 - I Johnstone. 32pts c/b 3 - L Newbury 32pts c/b Silver Section: 1 - Bud Butler 28pts 2 - G Mitchell 27pts, 3 - K Jackson 26pts NTP No. 5. - L Newbury, No. 7. - G Lester, No. 10 - T Reeve, No. 15 - N Dobson, No. 17 - I Grant Match play Semi Final Winners - C Taylor and I Johnstone

The new season starts again on the 4th September at 5pm at the C.D.M. Sports center where they will always welcome new members. Should you require any further information please contact :bobbyg2542@hotmail.com

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