Costa Blanca Leader Edition 694

No 694 Monday 27th November - Sunday 3rd December, 2017 Tel: 637 227 385

Tasha Appeal reaches crisis point THE LOCAL COMMUNITY has been supporting the ‘Tasha Appeal’ since the 24 year old was struck down by four separate life threatening conditions.

Tasha’s father, Andy Lynch, is desperately trying to raise over €200,000 to get Tasha to the US for specialist treatment for her rare mitochondrial disease.

However, the fundraising has become top priority for Andy and Tasha as yet another medical crisis struck down the youngster this week. Tasha’s condition is deteriorating quickly and if Andy doesn’t raise the money soon, her condition will be too far gone to be reversed. Tasha isn’t eligible for UK benefits as she is not a UK resident. She has

applied for help from the Spanish Social Security Department and has been waiting for two years for a definitive answer. While it is hoped her official situation can be resolved, the fundraising must continue. Andy explained, “I don’t have time to wait for someone in an office to decide to stamp a form in a few months’ time –

my daughter could be dead by then. It’s an awful thing to say, but that is the reality.”

Last week, Tasha had another attack which ended up in a hospital stay and an operation carried out without anaesthetic (anaesthetic could cause massive problems to Tasha’s other conditions and treatment).

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The operation saw the medical team at Torrevieja hospital insert a PICC line (a peripherally inserted central catheter) into a main vein in the arm and run it up towards Tasha’s heart. This will stay in place permanently and will provide constant IV access for infusions as once again, Tasha’s veins had given up on her.

She found out how dangerous this could be during the summer when she was unable to receive IV antibiotics for an infection and needed to be resuscitated when her heart stopped. Dad Andy had to watch as a crash team worked frantically to save her. No parent should ever go through that and Tasha now needs that treatment and fast.

Over the last 2 years Tasha’s life has been devastated by these rare life changing illnesses – the mitochondrial being the primary disease but complicated by other rare secondary illnesses. She has gone from being the life and soul of the community, to fighting the biggest battle anyone of us could ever face – the battle for life.

Since her diagnosis the family has discovered information from a research hospital in America about a treatment of specialist tailored medication that could improve quality of life and possibly extend Tasha’s life expectancy.

However, due to Collecting at La Zenia Boulevard the treatment being tailor made for the patient, it is very expensive.

The disease has struck Tasha in such a devastating way that she is currently paralysed from the waist down, unable to breathe unaided and relies on a ventilator and tracheotomy, 24 hours a day. She is unable to swallow, and is fed through a tube. Blind in her left eye and light sensitive in her right eye, Tasha is even unable to support her own head unaided. But with your help, she could possibly be given a new, better and longer life.

The Orihuela Costa Community Care Association has agreed to manage the fundraising on Tasha’s behalf and are helping Andy by organising fundraisers and lobbying politicians both here and in the UK. To help simply make a donation of whatever you

can afford: Online via the Go Fund Me Page (incidentally, you can see the total raised so far here too): www.gofundme.com/w48en-tashas-mitochondrialtreatment Online via PayPal: tashasmitofund@outlook.com – Andy then logs each payment with the Go Fund Me page so that everything is accounted for In person, at the following collection points: LA MARINA Hillside bar, Mel’s kitchen, Twilight bar, Aloha, The Chippy, Ems dreams QUESADA Becks bar, Pepas bar FORMENTERA The Pub TORREVIEJA The Costa Blanca People Office, Bar Britannia, The Lime bar, Izzy’s bar SAN MIGUEL Whispers Bar VILLAMARTIN The Ale House, Evolution, Captain Morgans PLAYA FLAMENCA Flamenca Sports Bar. Alfonso’s Restaurant To bolster the funds, there are a number of campaigns running this week. Keep an eye out on Social Media for a Christmas Song for Tasha Challenge and please join in if you dare!

Also on Sundays 3rd, 10th and 17th December from 2-6pm, Orihuela Costa Community Care is hosting a series of fun days with live entertainment, Christmas stalls, carol singers, food, drink and more at Alfonso’s in Playa Flamenca.

For the last event on December 17th, Andy Lynch (Tasha’s dad) is planning to cycle from La Marina to Alfonso’s and is looking for cyclists to join him to raise sponsorship.

If you think you can help save Tasha’s life, please give what you can by following the above instructions or call Andy, Tasha’s dad, on 674 125 926.

Social care centre remains closed six years after completion

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uilt in 2011 at a cost of almost 9 million euros Torrevieja’s Social Care Centre remains closed because it still hasn’t been transferred by the Consell into the hands of Torrevieja City Council and it is still not known when it is likely to open.

The Consell say that they cannot open it yet because it "does not meet the legal requirements and also needs some modifications.

The Torrevieja mayor, José Manuel Dolón, explained that the City Council had found three problems when they were going through the process of opening it as an adult centre, family meeting point and supervised children's centre.

The first is that the property is "not legalised" since "it has not been formally handed". This procedure has to be carried out by the construction company that erected the building. However, according to Dolón, the architect who was in charge of the project has refused to sign a statement of completion. "It's a case very similar to the Municipal Theatre," said Dolon, who blamed the situation on the PP saying "the normal thing is that when the work is finished everything is signed, but it has still not happened."

The second of the "unpleasant surprises" that have been found is that money is still owed for the construction of the building. The construction company filed an appeal in the courts to claim 245,862

euros as settlement for the works, of which 79,839 was VAT. The third problem is related to the building plot itself as formal reports were never made, a process that is carried out prior to the commencement of construction work.

The Centre has been built on a municipal plot of 11,152 square meters, divided into 7,630 square metres of garden and 3,522 square metres of accommodation space on the ground floor. The total constructed area is 5,000 square meters which will eventually be used by such local organisations as AFA, ALPE, AMFA, ADIEM and APANEE However, the mayor was unable to provide any indication of when the building might open.

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Orihuela Costa pays homage to the poet Ramón de Campoamor Community leaders at the ‘naming ceremony’ with the mayor

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he mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, was on the coast on Wednesday where he presided over the naming ceremony of the C/Cipres Community Centre on the anniversary of the birth of the poet and former Governor of Alicante, Ramón de Campoamor.

The library is run by a team of volunteers led by Katalin

The mayor was accompanied by Councillors Sabina Galindo, Luis Boné, Sofía Álvarez and Mariola Rocamora.

In carrying out the ceremony Bascuñana said that he was delighted that the Civic Centre is once again being used by many different groups, in providing residents with a variety of leisure, cultural and educational activities.

He explained that the Civic Centre 'Ramón de Campoamor' has now become a centre where associations such as' Campoverde Theatre Group ', the Bulgarian Association' Edinstvo, the Educational and Cultural Association ' Valores', la Mesa Alemana, 'Orihuela Costa Community Care', AMPA 'Playas de Orihuela', and the Caboverdiana Cultural Association of Torrevieja, all meet.

So throughout the week, on all weekday afternoons and some evenings, there is a selection of activities in which residents are able to participate, organised by the associations themselves.

The Civic Centre 'Ramón de Campoamor', also contains a library that accomodates a large selection of books in a variety of different languages. There is even a space dedicated to Ramón de Campoamor himself with a few of his best poems available to browse.

with regard to the management of the centre, when they made the following requests:

The Library is currently run by Katalin along with a number of volunteers and it is open from Monday to Thursday to 1pm - 5pm. They have a stock of 13,000 books which are available in English, German, Spanish, French and a number of Scandinavian languages.

1. The booking of the rooms should be done at the centre itself, by an on-site manager provided by the Ayuntamiento, and on a daily basis, thus avoiding the need to submit an application to the Town Hall Registry 15 days of advance.

Many of the activity groups are provided by Norah Bond and her ladies at OC Community Care. These include Spanish beginners, flower arranging, art, card making, exercise to music and there is even a Drumming and Percussion workshop which Norah insists is an excellent way to reduce stress.

2. The facility should also open during the evenings and at weekends. Currently it only opens from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8.a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday).

The group has 92 Members registered with Community Care Association, 72 since they officially opened 18th September, of which 36 are learning Spanish Beginners and 8 more are waiting to join a 3rd class, which will begin in the New Year.

The group organisers said how pleased they were to be part of the official naming ceremony, emphasising that it was only made possible during the last 2 years by the hard work and dedication of the Councillor for Overseas Residents, Sofía Álvarez, and her assistant Fermín González Rodríguez.

The tribute ceremony also featured a small exhibition by the history professor and writer Miguel Ruiz, who spoke about many of the most important aspects of the works of Ramón de Campoamor, even reciting some of his most emblematic verses.

In a press release issued by FAOC, whilst applauding the current management of the centre for the progress they have made, they ask that steps are taken to ensure that the facility is also made available to any other association that wishes to use it, so that it is fully able to meet the demands of all residents of the Orihuela Costa, until such time as the long promised Cultural Centre is built.

The Association also refers to their recommendations made in March

3. Telephone and Wi-Fi should also be installed, neither are currently available.

4. The library should be open throughout the day, but currently, as it is run by volunteers, it can only be used from MondayThursdays between the hours of 1pm to 5pm.

FAOC say that the Council has still not responded to their proposals and they feel that the centre is still used far below its capacity.

They would also ask the head of the Department of Citizen Participation and D .. Emilio Bascuñana Galiano - Mayor of Orihuela - that the centre is used for the meetings of the two District Boards of Orihuela Costa, “which we are still waiting to see the implementation of”.

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Guided tours around The Hondón Valley Branch Historic Orihuela in of The Royal British Legion English and French T

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he Orihuela Cultural Route will take place from 2nd till 10th December through the historical centre of the 1500 year old city.

At the Archaeological museum visitors will be able to see a sculpture of "La Diablesa", the “SheDevil”, the only demon in Spain that goes out in procession during Holy Week. This route will take place on December, 2, 5, 7 and 9th.

However, on December 5th and 7th, the tour will be held in English and French, starting from the tourist information office in Orihuela city at 11 am.

There will also be a Miguel Hernández Route, on

December 3, 6, 8 and 10th where you will be able to visit the Casa Natal and the house where the poet was born, as well as the school of Santo Domingo.

There will also be possibility of bus from the coast calling in at Entrenaranjos.

For more information and to reserve your place, please contact the tourist office Orihuela Centro on the telephone number: 96 530 46 45 - 96 530 27 47.

To book a seat on the bus, contact the tourist office in Orihuela Costa. Phone: 96 676 00 00, ext. 32

he Hondón Valley Branch of The Royal British Legion held its annual Poppy Appeal Ball at Ya Restaurant in Aspe in early November. Over 120 members, friends and guests were welcomed into the Ball Room which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by the organisers Neil and Lucy Pavitt.

During a delicious meal, local opera singer Manuel Lazaro serenaded the guests with a number of well known songs from ILL Divo and The Three Tenors, much to the delight of those attending.

Following the meal those who felt “energetic “were able to dance to the Caribbean music of Greg Bannis the ex lead singer, of Hot Chocolate.

Branch member Dave Sparks also entertained us with “Sparky’s Disco”

Once again a well organised and very enjoyable evening, thanks to Neil, Lucy and their helpers.

Following a bumper raffle, Neil was delighted to announce the evening had raised a total of 1000€ for the Poppy Appeal and thanked everyone for their support.

The Branch are organising an extensive programme of events for 2018 and anyone who would like to come along and get involved in all the activities will be made most welcome.

We have new members joining each month and you do not need to have an Armed Forces background to take advantage of the social events. For further information, please contact the Secretary on secretary.hondonvalley3577@gmail.com or visit our website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/hondon-valley

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Orihuela Costa runs out of water capacity

Protest Group continue defence of the Cross Members of the Platform for the Defence of the Cross of Callosa de Segura, in the Plaza de España, say that they are not going to agree to any move until all possible alternatives, including two outstanding appeals, have been explored and concluded.

The group spokesman, Toni Illán, has urged Mayor Fran Maciá to wait for the two pending legal appeals to be resolved before making any decision.

The Platform says that although the judicial process filed by former Mayor Javier Pérez has been resolved in favour of the Town Council, there are still two judicial proceedings to be resolved.

There is one introduced by the Diocese claiming the ownership of the Plaza de España and another from the Platform itself requesting protection by safeguarding the fundamental right of religious freedom. "The judicial processes are still going ahead so we should not be in such a hurry, " said Illán, referring to the mayor's intention of removing the controversial monument before the end of the year.

The platform say that they do not agree with the court judgement, which states that the Plaza de España is municipal property and the Cruz de los Caidos a political monument and not a religious symbol.

"They are judicial decisions, but that does not mean that they are fair," said the spokesman who added that "history is full of legal decisions that are extremely unfair.”

He said that the defenders of the cross will continue to guard the monument from eight in the morning to eight at night, as they have been doing for the last 333 days.

Orihuela Costa does not have the capacity to purify more water.

Cambiemos Orihuela has sown even more doubts about the viability of the building project on Cala Mosca, which would involve the construction of up to 1,500 new homes but which is still waiting for the green light over 10 years after first being proposed.

According to Councillor Javier Gracia, building work would be "unsustainable" because there is no further capacity on the coast to purify wastewater.

As outlined on Monday in a report published by

Remembering 17 murdered Republicans A group of Orihuela residents of Orihuela met on Saturday at the city cemetery to pay tribute to the 17 people who were shot dead between October and November 1939.

The attendees protested that although a monument was erected in their memory, they are still buried in a common grave.

the EPSAR (Public Entity for Wastewater Sanitation) the water purification system in Orihuela Costa is only able to treat 12,000 cubic meters per day at the very most. "The report says that in low season Orihuela Costa treats 6,000 cubic metres a day, but in high season it peaks 12,400"; exceeding the maximum.

According to Javier Gracia "this shows that we are right in stating that the urban planning of Orihuela Costa is unsustainable. If Orihuela Costa is already unsustainable with its existing developments, how on earth does the Orihuela Ayuntamiento think that it can build another 1,500 houses? “.

This humble and meaningful act has been organised since 2008 by the Atheneo Socio Cultural Viento del Pueblo and the Association of Victims of Francoism November 17.

They hold a short commemoration "in recognition of these people who gave their lives to defend the values of freedom and social justice and the legally constituted regime of the Spanish Republic."

During the rally a statement was read in which it was said that they will continue to "fight for the justice and recognition for all the men and women who were killed, tortured and imprisoned for defending republican values.

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POLICE TARGET FOREIGN REGISTERED VEHICLES Police to undergo course in foreign vehicle documentation Guardamar del Segura has organized a course to train local police officers in the recognition of administrative irregularities and crimes related to the movement of foreign motor vehicles in Spain. The Councilor for Security, Ana Martinez, said that the objective is to detect irregularities in vehicle documentation, ITV, forgeries, payment of taxes and insurance.

The course will be opened today, Monday 27 November, by the mayor, José Luis Saez, after which thirty agents will be taught all of the aspects that will enable them to recognize fraudulent documents in foreign vehicles. The course will last for three days.

ORIHUELA EMPLOYMENT POSER! Government spokesman Rafael Almagro announced on Tuesday that the Orihuela Ayuntamiento have leased two minibuses, at a cost of almost 1500 euro per month, to move municipal staff who live in the city but who are employed on the coast.

The staff are understood to be blue collar personnel who are employed predominantly in parks and gardens and in a variety of labouring tasks.

The rental period of the agreement is four years with an option to extend for another two amounting to a total spend of very nearly 90,000 euro.

At a time when departments are being asked to justify every euro that they spend, perhaps the Councillor for Employment might have considered employing staff who are already living on the coast, thereby making a substantial saving in expenditure which could have been better used elsewhere.

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Román Jiménez becomes the first Spanish President of CLARO At the Annual General Meeting held by CLARO last week, the 12th since their formation, the Executive Committee appointed Román Jimenez as President, the first time that the party has elected a Spanish National to its senior post.

In the report that was present to party members, CLARO stated that "the deficiencies of the Orihuela Costa are as a direct result of the joint discrimination by the Partido Popular and Ciudadanos in relation in respect of the funds allocated to the Coast, which contributes around 60% of the income of the entire municipality, but in exchange receives a disproportionately small and unfair allocation in return".

The party says that it is also dissatisfied with this year’s budget noting a lack in investment particularly in the infrastructure with facilities such as a second health centre, cultural and social centres, school, library and an extremely poor road network.

They justify their statement by adding that from a total of almost 13 million euros available to the municipality for investments this year, mainly as a result of the sale of municipal plots in Orihuela Costa, and of the five million included in the budgets (of which the Coast will not see a euro) the Costa will receive just over 2 million euros, a miserly 17%.

This is all the more regrettable given that the government committed to the principle of 40% of the investments from the sale of municipal land for Orihuela Costa in order to correct the historical deficiencies.

At the time of the agreement the councillor for finance was was none other than Juan Ignacio López Bas, the current deputy mayor. " They add that the coast is still massively underfunded.

The Assembly decided that CLARO's future strategy should include MUCH CLOSER cooperation with the Costa associations, such as FAOC and La Zenia Citizen Movement, which have recently been very active. As a longer-term strategy, CLARO will support the trend of "a growing Spanish population as a result of the economic success

Velvetones Christmas Concert We know it is early but we are trying to raise more funds for our lovely Charity ALPE for the disadvantaged. They have recently been burgled and it is heartbreaking!

So come and enjoy The Velvetones with guest act Peter Gray, tickets only €5, on November 29th doors open 7.15pm at Restaurante El Paraiso, Jardin del Mar, behind Carrefour, Torrevieja. Bring a Christmas hat and we have 3 fabulous hampers in the prize raffle!

If you cannot join us on the night, feel free to come along for a coffee with us at rehearsals every Wednesday from 10 am till 12.30 at the above venue. We are a friendly bunch of ladies who love to

sing in four part Harmony a Capella (no musical accompaniment).

Last rehearsal December 13th.

Call Mary-Anne 966 714 973 to reserve tickets

of Orihuela Costa in the creation of jobs.

The report also noted hope that work on the Emergency Services Centre will soon be relaunched and that the planning of a cultural and leisure centre should begin in the near future. There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel in respect of a new school and funds destined for parks and the maintenance of roads will increase. The footbridge along C/Cabo Creuss the road between Lomas de Cabo Roig and Cabo Roig, is also planned to get underway in 2018.

In electing heir new Executive Committee, Roman Jimenez, a local resident well known for his defines of the interests of the Coast, and who worked for several years in the British National Health Service was elected as President.

The new Executive Committee is composed of three Spanish members, Roman Jimenez, Antonio Cerdán, General Secretary and Paul Piccio, two Britons, Bob Houliston and Bob Hunking, an Austrian Karl Failoni and a Swede Eva Johansson.

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Neighbourhood Association outraged by insensitivity of water company

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his week the UK budget was delivered without a hitch or any embarrassing U turns. The cut in Stamp Duty will steal the headlines but the real story is the significant cuts to the UK’s growth forecasts.

The pound reacted by climbing a cent against the US dollar but stayed steady against the euro.

Meanwhile there has been a bit of Brexit chatter this week with Theresa May suggesting she could double the ‘divorce payment’ to £40 Billion. Meanwhile the EU have been muttering about how ‘chaotic’ the UK’s negotiating team is and that they ‘lack a clear strategy’. One Czech minister suggested Boris Johnson was ’unimpressive’ so it was a bad week for British pride not helped by the gloomy economic forecasts. It’s not all plain sailing in Germany either where they are still without a government and could face fresh elections to sort it out.

The euro’s gain against the pound was thanks to an upbeat outlook from the European Central Bank (ECB); data continued to point towards the Eurozone recording its best growth rate in a decade.

Euro summary: Despite Italian banking issues, the Catalan Independence situation and German politics stuck in the mud, there is confidence in the economic outlook.

So what does all this mean to someone buying currency?

The real message is that there will be both positive and negative factors affecting a currency as shown by the euro this week. How the market decides which factors are strongest is not possible to decipher so be very careful when deciding your target price and always have a ‘worst case’ price or safety net.

Written by www.thecurrencyexchange.co.uk When local residents in San Miguel de Salinas noticed a small stream of water flowing down the C/Joaquin Ortuño last Friday afternoon they were curious to find out the cause.

Without too much trouble the source was traced to the general offices of Gestagua, the company that provides drinking water to the town.

As two employees with a tanker and hoses were cleaning down the front of the office

British Ambassador presents Birthday Honours

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wo British residents were presented honours awarded

by Her Majesty The Queen in the 2017 Birthday Honours List by the British Ambassador Simon Manley.

Annette with husband Dave and the British Ambassador Photo: Alicante Studios

Sylvia Tatnell, resident in TeuladaMoraira, was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to British residents and the wider community in Alicante, where she was a local councillor for 25 years and Head of Social Services. Mrs Tatnell also supports local charities in the area to help the most vulnerable residents.

Annette English, resident in La Marina, was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to child welfare. Mrs English has dedicated her retirement to improving the conditions of the Elche Children’s Care Home, close to where she lives.

Honours lists are published twice a year, on the Queen’s official birthday in June and at New Year, and recognise extraordinary achievement and service to the UK. Following a nomination process, an honours committee reviews all the submitted nominations. The Queen then awards the honour. In the cases of Sylvia Tatnell and Annette English, their outstanding achievements ensured they stood out amongst the many nominations received for this year’s Birthday Honours list.

Annette English said: “I feel very honoured to have received this award. Fundraising for the children keeps me active and I receive so much back

from them! I want to give a special mention to my husband, Dave, without whose support none of this would have been possible. Never would I have imagined I would be receiving an award from the Queen.”

Speaking after the award ceremonies, Ambassador Simon Manley said, “I was delighted to present these two honours to Sylvia and Annette this week, for their work in Alicante. Their outstanding dedication and commitment to making others’ lives better are an inspiration. There are some 300,000 British residents in Spain, and there are many examples of how British people, like Annette and Sylvia, are working hand in hand with Spanish people in their local communities to improve the lives of others, a testimony to the strong people to people links between our two countries.”

in the centre of town and in full view of all the townsfolk.

Now, the neighbourhood association "San Miguel Arcángel," have said that they consider the lack of consideration given to residents of the town to be reprehensible.

They say that the action by the company with the management of a vital resource such as water, especially during in a time of extreme drought, was completely thoughtless and very regrettable.

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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.

’m just having a Tertulia

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One of my favourite cafe bars is called ‘Tertulia’. It is not a particularly grand establishment and is completely unlike any of those overpriced and pretentious coffee shops that are springing up in city centres all over the UK. Our ‘Tertulia’ is a friendly and welcoming safe space where good coffee and delicious snacks are served at a fair price. Customers are welcome to stay for as long as they wish; it is an oasis of calm in a busy world.

Usually, the Tertulia is an oasis of calm, but on occasions opinions become heated, voices are raised to such a disturbing decibel level that only the Spanish and Canarians are able to achieve. Generally, though, discussions are well mannered and good natured.

The Spanish language fascinates me, and like so many expats I have been guilty of many delicious misinterpretations of Spanish words within an English context. Before I managed to become more fluent with my Spanish, I mistakenly thought that ‘Tertulia’ simply meant a type of tortilla. Later, for some unknown reason, our special cafe bar

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became known as ‘The Turtle Bar’. Later, of course, when I bothered to consult my SpanishEnglish dictionary, I realised that ‘Tertulia’ meant something completely different, but entirely appropriate and special.

The definition of ‘La Tertulia' is basically that of a social gathering, often with an artistic or literary dimension, which is popular in Latin America and Spain. The word often refers to an informal group of like-minded people talking about local and national news, and politics.

Historically, a typical Tertulia was a regularly scheduled meeting in a public place, such as a bar, although sometimes such events were held in someone’s living room. Those participating were known as contertulios, and in the creative context, often used the opportunity to share poetry, short stories, songs and art.

The Spanish and Canarians love to talk, preferably loudly, and delight in the company of others, and particularly with like-minded people. Indeed, some of the programmes on Spanish television may contain elements of ‘La Tertulia’ with invited guests taking part in a heated discussion. Another explanation that makes quite a lot of sense is that, traditionally, many Spanish men did not like to clear the table or do the washing up after a meal. Cleverly, they came up with the idea that the local bar would serve a better coffee than that produced at home. Sadly, many Spanish women let their partners get away with it, which essentially gave free reign to the idea of ‘La Tertulia’.

‘La Tertulia’ is said to have really taken off in the Sixteenth Century,

because King Phillip II of Spain became very interested in the ancient world and its cultures. As a result of his growing interest, he employed experts to compose poetry intended to accompany the artwork displayed in various palaces. Academics and courtiers would meet together to discuss their work with the King, which resulted in ‘La Tertulia’ developing as a term for learned discussion between like-minded individuals.

Back to our coffee shop in the Canary Islands; let us not get too high minded and academic about Tertulias, since this is not the Tertulia that I recognise. Basically, most folk call into our Tertulia for just a good gossip over delicious coffee.

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

Reaching Out with Las Salinas Lodge El Nacional Restaurant in Punta Prima was the venue for the presentation of a 2500 euro cheque to ‘Reach Out’ Torrevieja on Tuesday by the Las Salinas Lodge No 79.

‘Reach Out’ was the chosen Charity of Past Worshipful Master, Brian McArdle, during his year in the Chair, an organisation that he praised for the outstanding work that they do for the homeless and underprivileged, of all nations, in the local area.

The presentation was made following November’s monthly ‘Saltpot’ lunch to ‘Reach Out’s’ newly elected President Brian Procter, who said that the bulk of the donation would be used to purchase tables and chairs for the centre’s Comedor (dining room), which now serves approximately 50 homeless people with breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday every week.

Brian explained the kind of support that the charity provide from

Past Master, Brian McArdle, making the presentation to the President of Reach Out, Brian Procter, with Charity Steward, Vernon Sayce.

their centre in C/Dona Sinforosa, including the provision of hot meals, showers and laundry facilities for those most in need, “a lot of who are just normal people and families like you and I, but who are unfortunately down on their luck,” he said.

‘Reach Out’ also provide basic foodstuffs to families in need, as well as clothing, blankets/linen and household items and furniture. With Christmas less than 4 weeks away they are currently providing support to 39 homeless families and their 66 children.

Brian McArdle said how pleased he was that the donation was being put to such a worthy cause as he urged members who were able to provide help, and to do whatever they could.

More information of the services provided by the ‘Reach Out’

Charity can be found on their website at: www.reachouttorrevieja.eu The charity will even make arrangements to collect any contributions should donors be unable to get to the centre in Torrevieja.

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Disaster Simulation at San Javier Airport Transporting critically ill A disaster simulation was carried out last week at San Javier airport replicating a crash between a C-101 military aircraft belonging to the display team, la Patrulla Águila, and a commercial passenger aircraft.

children between hospitals

The exercise was managed jointly by the civilian airport authorities and staff from the General Air Academy (AGA).

A pilot course on the 'Stabilisation and transport of children and critical new-borns’ began Monday in Lorca and will now be extended to other hospitals in the Region

The simulated crash took place on the airport runway which then became a platform to evaluate emergency procedures, its action and coordination, as well as to analyse its effectiveness and the degree of knowledge and integration of all the groups involved in the practise.

Students from the IES Mar Menor and CIFP Hespérides acted as 'extras' in the simulated accident.

The objective of this exercise was to check and evaluate the procedures, action and coordination, as well as to analyse its effectiveness and the degree of knowledge and integration of all the groups involved in the management of an aerial emergency.

The scenario used had a military aircraft C-101 crashing into a passenger aircraft, type A319, which was parked on the aircraft platform and was preparing to disembark its passengers. The crew of the C-101 had two military pilots, and the commercial aircraft carried 70 passengers plus the four members of the crew.

Following the impact the control tower immediately sounded the general

alarm. The simulation then implemented a sequence of actions for each of the elements involved in the emergency.

External agencies included the local Government, the emergency service 112 involving Civil Protection units from Murcia, San Javier, Los Alcázares, Torre Pacheco and San Pedro del Pinatar, 061 Health, Red Cross, Fire and Salvage, the Civil Guard, the National Police, the Local Police of San Javier and the Medical Institutes of Cartagena and Murcia.

The reaction and response times of all the groups were analysed so the lessons learned will be used to make appropriate modifications to the respective emergency plans.

Yo-encuentro Community Charity Yo-encuentro or ‘I find’ - a new and small community charity, will open a quality charity shop in Los Belones on Tuesday December 4th.

The Yo-Encuentro charitable association has been formed by a small group of individuals who live locally, and who want to share some of their wellbeing with others.

The shop is at 18 Calle Murillo in Los Belones, next to the Launderette and the Taverna Murillo.

Opening hours 10.00 – 14.00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The charity would like to receive quality items for resale, new or used. Items such as men’s and women’s clothing, all kinds of household items (that will go in a small van - no large items), golf equipment, children’s items, general bric a brac, jewellery etc.

Sponsors and cash donations are also welcome.

Contact: Bob and Mary Barham – La Manga Club – 693 806 043 – bob@yo-encuentro.org Mike and Rowie Opper – Los Urritias – 634 311 084 – info@yo-encuentro.org

Held at the Rafael Méndez de Lorca hospital, the course is aimed at all health professionals, doctors and nurses, who are involved in the care chain involving the stabilisation and transfer of critical neonatal patients and paediatrics, the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

The training will be undertaken in the regional hospitals that do not have intensive care departments, so that transfers to the health centres of Arrixaca and Santa Lucía can be made safely.

The objective of the course, in which 25 health workers have already taken part, is to improve the skills of those professionals who are involved in paediatric transport.

The training activities began in Lorca, since the Rafael Méndez hospital is where most transfers are made, due to its high birth rate, but soon they will be carried out in the areas of Mar Menor, Northwest and Altiplano.

Through this training cycle it is intended to update knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding inter hospital transfers.

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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

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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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Arch; 3 Attitude; 8 Tiny; 9 Windpipe; 11 Field-glasses; 13 Colour; 14 Ardour; 17 Incisiveness; 20 Exchange; 21 Dawn; 22 Preceded; 23 Else.

DOWN: 1 Artifice; 2 Conceal; 4 Triple; 5 Indiscreet; 6 Unite; 7 Even; 10 Adjudicate; 12 Presence; 15 Overall; 16 Single; 18 Niche; 19 Help.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Must; 3 Trifling; 8 Dial; 9 Increase; 11 Inverse order; 13 Hasten; 14 Mingle; 17 Absolute zero; 20 Lacrosse; 21 Maim; 22 Rosemary; 23 Pair.

DOWN: 1 Midnight; 2 Scarves; 4 Ranger; 5 Fire-raiser; 6 Image; 7 Grew; 10 True to form; 12 Reformer; 15 Grenada; 16 Cursor; 18 Backs; 19 Slur.

ACROSS 3.

Endurance (9) 8.

Fat (4) 9.

Land (9) 10. Meditate (6) 11. Revolt (5) 14. Sufficient (5) 15. Repose (4) 16. Mock (5) 18. Check (4) 20. Pale (5) 21. Banal (5) 24. Dread (6) 25. Overlooked (9) 26. Bearing (4) 27. Cruelty (9)

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Glibness (9) Carry (9) Finished (4) Short (5) Snigger (6) Swarthy (4) Principle (5) Awaken (5) Torpid (9) Wandering (9) Grasped (5) Cheerful (6) Sum (5) Penniless (4) Marquee (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z ACROSS 3. Slight possibility of opportunity to be away? (3-6) 8. Something attractive appears to be a stalemate (4) 9. With all meals provided, the directors obviously don't go hungry! (4,5) 10. With idiot removed, class always seems bright! (6) 11. Healthy noise (5) 14. So the ones there ... (5) 15. ... have some idea, doubtless, but no life (4) 16. Sober gowns (5) 18. A portent for workers joining circle (4) 20. Stop egghead appearing in suit (5) 21. Have a feeling for the meaning (5) 24. Minister repairs spire on temple initially (6) 25. Obtain some furniture which is accessible (3-2-4) 26. Mark left by injury to head of security by vehicle (4) 27. Change neat arrangement of every other one (9)

1. What percentage of the population of Ireland have red hair? a. 4%, b. 8%, c. 28% 2. In song, who "lives in a very bad part of DOWN town"?

1. Cautioned about schooling (9) 2. Produce a very brief record as instrumentalists do? (4,5) 3. Cape Agulhas (Cape of Needles) is the south4. A number mostly belonging to us (4) ernmost point on which continent?

5. Prisoner's room has nothing but an instrument (5) 4. The 12th century Italian Flavio de Gioia is 6. Be rich as a result of a leap? (6) considered by many to be the father of which 7. Spiritual charge to heal (4) useful rose?

9. There aren't as many in real life, we realise (5) 5. The following is an example of what?

11. Bears a twisted sword (5) 12. Initially not correcting errors after ten years results in A dead chrysanthemum moral decay (9) and yet - isn't there still something 13. Coming to rue awfully exciting experience (9) remaining in it?

17. Get points for music for all parts (5) 6. Which famous hill is named after Prince Carlo III? 19. Deny entry after direction (6) 7. Which impeccably dressed gentleman drove 22. Health resort in the country (5) a 1926 4.5 litre Bentley in a popular TV series?

23. Came a cropper on rocky hill (4) 8. The following lyrics are from songs with 'S-T24. Pig-headed group in conspiracy (4) A-R' somewhere in the title. Can you name the song? a. Ye cannae change the laws of physics, laws of physics. b. Jamming good with weird and gilly. c. Keeps a ten bob note up his nose. d.

Gliddy glub gloopy nibby nabby noopy. e. If you don't care a feather or a fig you may grow up to be a pig. f. You feel like Steve McQueen. g.

Didn't know what time it was the lights were low oh ho. h. Why don't we take off alone take a trip CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? somewhere far far away.

Fill in the grid so that 9. In most Arab countries Homer Simpon's first every row, every column, name is what? and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

10. The dockyards in which city were the largest industrial complex in the world for much of the 19th century?

QUIZ ANSWERS 11. Which little song ditty ends with the words

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

Solution on Page 22

"Cyril Connelly"?

12. Charlie Chaplin shared his cabin with Arthur Jefferson on his first Atlantic crossing in 1910.

Who was Arthur Jefferson?

13. Thomas Tompion (1637-1713), John Arnold (1736-1799), Abraham-Louis Breguet (17471823) and Ferdinand-Adolf Lange (1815-1875) were all world famous makers of what?

14. Name the 3 original members of The Supremes?

15. Which controversial actor played all of the following historical figures in film? Fletcher Christian, George Armstrong Custer and Gentleman Jim Corbett 16. The largest wine cask in the world, found in Schloss Heidelberg, holds how many litres? a.

2,200 b. 22,000 or c. 222,000 17. xn + yn = zn is associated with which famous French mathematician?

18. Which expression is associated with the fate of the HMS Birkenhead?

19. The so called Ararat anomaly appears in certain photographs. What is it that can apparently be seen in these photos?

20. Cinematic History: a: What was the British studio that produced comedies such as The Lavender Hill Mob and Kind Hearts and Coronets? b: Who succeeded Marlon Brando as the head of the Corleone family in the Godfather movies? c: Who directed Clint Eastwood in the so-called Spaghetti Westerns? d: Who won Britain's first Oscar when he was voted Best Actor for The Private Life of Henry VIII in 1934?

Sergio Leone, d: Charles Laughton,

England, 11. Eric the half a bee. 12. Stan

Bowie). c. Mean Mr. MuSTARd (Beatles).

Noah's Ark. 20. a: Ealing, b: Al Pacino, c:

(Omar Shamshoon). 10. Portsmouth

(The Firm). b. Ziggy Stardust (David

and children first' 19. The remains of

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litres. 17. Pierre de Fermat. 18. 'Women

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Ballard. 15. Errol Flynn. 16. c. 222,000

Crosby), f. Movie Star (Harpo), g.

compass. 5. Haiku poetry. (Kyoshi

Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence

Would you like to swing on a star (Bing

McCoys), 3. Africa, 4. The windrose on a

Laurel. 13. Clocks and watches. 14.

d. Good Morning Starshine (Oliver). e.

1. a. 4%, 2. Sloopy. Hang on Sloopy (The

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n Thursday the mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, opened a new Leroy Merlin store in C/Diamante, La Regia, close to the Parroquia Cristo Resuciatado Ecumenical Centre and only a few hundred metres from La Zenia Boulevard. The store will specialise in Building Supplies both for the DIY enthusiast and for the professional builder.

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Leroy Merlin opens new Building Supplies Store on Orihuela Costa

Bascuñana said that "this new store is yet another example of the confidence that the business sector has in the development of the Orihuela Costa. It also brings 16 new jobs to the area.”

The new store was built at a cost of 5 million euros and in an area of over 3000m2 it will stock over 20,000 items including a wide range of

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building and construction materials, wood, ceramics, sanitary, electrical and plumbing supplies.

Manager Gonzalo Rodríguez, said, "with this new store we want to better respond to the needs of consumers, offering them a greater availability of products, allowing them personalised advice and to make purchases in a more simple and quicker manner.”

Accompanying the mayor and store manager at the opening were a number of local councillors plus representatives of Leroy Merlin, the Southeast Zone Director, José Luis Ramírez, Director of Development, Juan Sevillano and the head of Expansión, Borja Arambarri.

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CHRISTMAS STARTS HERE" ..... Concert by IN HARMONY

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he annual Christmas concert, "CHRISTMAS STARTS HERE", will be held in La Zenia church on Sunday 10th December at 7.30pm. It will feature the Costa's leading chorus, IN HARMONY - conducted by Nigel Hopkins.

This year's concert will be extra special as included in the programme will be the Christmas music from Handel's Messiah. This all-time favourite work has thrilled audiences for more than two and a half centuries and will be a special feature of this concert.

Included in this Christmas celebration will be many Christmas songs and carols heard in the best cathedrals around the world, and will include many favourite carols especially for audience participation.

This year Nigel Hopkins' choirs reached a charity fundraising total of €50,000, and a substantial donation from this concert will benefit La Zenia church. Tickets are €10 each, and are available only from La Ponderosa Gift Shop at La Zenia C.C. (next to Consum). Places are limited so you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

Rojales Pantomime Group It’s getting very near to Panto time

woods.

Once the presents have been opened and the Christmas Tree has been taken down, the Three Kings have been and gone, the season will be behind us, almost, but before it vanishes in a puff of smoke join the

This brand new version of Ali Baba and the forty thieves is packed with comedy, adventure, romance and audience participation. The perfect treat for all the family.

The Rojales Pantomime group who continue the festive fun as they present their 2018 Pantomime Ali Baba and the forty thieves.

This new version of Ali Baba has all the fun of a traditional pantomime, a hissable villain, a couple of knockabout comics, a pair of dishy lovers, a slightly dim witted Prince, a larger that life Dame and a camel called Charlie.

Meet the wicked Bombastardo and his two incompetent henchmen, Mustapha Pea and Mustapha Dribble as they pursue our intrepid hero’s Ali Baba and his trusted friend Margarina who have stumbled on the secret of a magic cave deep in the

Choreography is in the hands of Paris Brumitt from Essence Dance and Fitness, making up the chorus.

The Panto will be performed at Escuela de Musica y Cultura in Los Montesinos. Thurday and Friday 11th & 12th January starting 7.30pm with a Matinee Saturday 13th 2.30pm.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased from various outlets Adults 7 euros. Children 5 euros. Proceeds go to local charities.

For more info or to reserve tickets tel. Christine 678 212 034 or email shimserv@gmail.com

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Euronics Darts Pairs Competitions, Preliminary Rounds No League match this week as 76 ladies and gents played duets for their bars in the Men’s and Ladies’ pairs competition.

MEN’S PAIRS VENUES: The Tavern: Bees’ Hirst (95, 83, 92, 85, 81, D5) and Jones (95, 100) were the first victims to fall foul of Wee Rockers Havelock (100 x 3, 121, D2, D4) and White (100) Jackals’ Hugh Galloway (85, 100, 83, D20) and Paul Miller met the victorious pair, courtesy of a bye into the second round, but they too bit the dust (2-0), this time with White doing the most damage (100 x 2, D2, D12).

Onto the 3rd round and their luck ran out when they faced John and Harvey Lane of the Porter House Bees. The father and son had worked their way through rounds 1 and 2 taking out Amigos’ Karl Cooper and Dickie Hunt and Mike Tierney and Dave Shephard along the way.

An exciting round 3 saw Harvey Lane take the first leg on D16 despite a couple of 100’s from Havelock and White. Havelock launched a 160 in the 2nd leg which they went on to win but Daddy Lane’s D5 in the third leg made it a great Thanksgiving present for the family.

Chemies Lounge: Jackals’ de Lacy and Mark Todd saw off Karl Mallinson and Andre Wing with a quick 2-0 game in Round 1 and then another 2-0 win over Jim McKay and Steve Maxwell in Round 2. They then faced the two from the Tavern and weren’t so lucky.

Graham Solomons managed to clock up a 180 on his way to being the last pair standing with partner Rob ‘the Hat’ Hindle.

Porter House: Last year’s men’s champs were John Eyre and Joe Miller of the Hub Hyenas but this year, John paired up with Maestro Paul Durrant, but sadly they succumbed in the first round to messers Waller and Gripwell of the Angels.

The latter pair came a cropper in the next round though against Hermanos Montes of Las Rosas who were in round 2 courtesy of a bye. The boys faced Jackals’ Rutter and Maiden in Round 3 and the experience and shiny heads of the older guys saw them through to the Semi-finals 2-1.

Hen’s Teeth: No result sheet from this venue, sorry.

LADIES PAIRS VENUES: Angels Bar: The lovely Leah and Sonya, possible favourites for this year, played well with some great scoring from Ms Chesworth (92, 85, 70) but their finishing form deserted them as Mel Parker and Mummy Lane (72, 89, 71, D1, D1) checked out from the ‘Mad House’ twice for a 2-0 win. Pint Depot Queens Cheryl Sleath and Alison Wands lost to

Cadena Sunrise Bowling - Week 8 The Phantoms The Bandits Alley Gators S***T Happens Sunrise Colegas 999s

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8 6 2 4 2 6

Pin Pals Pin Pushers Strike Force Sol Amigos Alley Cats Gi Gi's Hookers

Top Performers

Ladies

Gents

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

Lynne Ailsby 187 Val Rowe 202 Janette Hurst 490 Janette Hurst 550

Terry Capon 202 Dave Bell 221 Terry Capon 515 John Skinner 573

Apologies To Doreen Wiles. She Had Last Week’s High Game Plus Handicap With A Game Of 243.

S***T Happens Sunrise Colegas Gi Gi's Hookers Strike Force Sol Amigos Pin Pals 999s Pin Pushers Alley Gators The Bandits Alley Cats The Phantoms

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W 22 20 20 19 18 17 17 16 15 14 14 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 10 12 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 32

Tot Gms Av Hi-G Hi-S Pts 16912 24 704 799 2208 44 16879 24 703 785 2259 40 16826 24 701 822 2193 40 16481 24 686 772 2228 38 16393 24 683 770 2187 36 16287 24 678 775 2219 34 16004 24 666 728 2053 34 16066 24 669 738 2104 32 16584 24 691 766 2164 30 16469 24 686 827 2245 28 16251 24 677 731 2130 28 12480 24 520 520 1560 0

Semi-finalists Helen Hirst, Gilly Kirby, Patty Poo Schofield and Wendy Woo Hayward

their compatriots Pam McCutcheon (81, 76, D2) and Maggie Moran (74, D14) and Queens Debbie Wright and Lorraine Cox (92) could do little against Jaguars de Lacy (81, 97, 95) and Eagles (100 x2, 81, D2, S20-D20) in their game.

The second round saw Bees’ Lane (89, 83, D1) and Parker (73) eventually fall to Jaguars Ivill (81, 70) and Cowan (79, D1, D8) and then Jags de Lacy (80, 100, D8, D1) and a slightly inebriated Eagles (2!) clinched the second two legs against Queens McCuthcheon (79, D1) and Moran 76).

A big thank you to Yvonne Rouffignac for keeping all the high scores and check-outs and to the Angels bar for hosting us.

Amigos Bar: The second ladies’ pairs of the night at Amigos Bar Los Dolses had a full show of competitors and plenty of supporters for the Hub Hellraisers who's ladies Lesley Dolling & Alison Scammel took the first bye. Next off were the Junction’s Wendy Hayward and Pattenzie Poo Schofield v Hellraisers Sarah Austin & Sarah Arnold which proved to be a great game with good scores: 102 from Austin, finishes D1 (Schofield), D10 (Arnold) S8-D20 (Hayward) to take their first round for the Junction Jaguars.

Pair 2 Porter House Bees Gilly Kirby & Helen Hirst v Bye. Pair 3 Wee Rockers Winnie Mackay, Casey Shaddock v Henni Oortwijn from Hen's Teeth with a great D7 out for Mackay, 2nd Leg to

Semi-finalists Lesley Eagles, Liz Cowan, Simone de Lacy, Lisa Ivill

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Oortwijn with Mackey taking her pair through to round 2 with a D5 finish.

After some fine curry served by Anthony at Amigos it was time for Dolling & Scammel to step up and face the mighty Wendy & Pat. With some really good arrows, 111 from Scammel and Hayward's 140 highest dart of the night, we saw the Junction duo take both legs finished by Haywards T7, 14, D2 and D1.

Next up were Kirby & Hirst v Mackay & Shaddock, what a shock for Hirst as she almost jumped up to get her D1 in the first leg.

Shaddock stepped up to take D2 for the second and Hirst once again proudly taking the Bees to the Semis with her D3 finish. A great night, good fun and thank you to hosts Amigos bar and to Terry Kirby for keeping scores.

Report by Gilly Kirby Thanks to those of you who helped us out for the pairs comps this week. We will be looking for volunteers amongst the players/nonplayers to help officiate at the competition venues as it is not possible for a member of the committee to be present at all of them, especially if they are also competing.

Men

Ladies

Semi-Finalists John & Harvey Lane Lee Walters & Adrian Buitekaht Graham Solomons & Rob Hindle Lee Maiden & Andy Rutter Gilly Kirby & Helen Hirst Patty Poo Schofield/Wendy Woo Simone de Lacy & Lesley Eagles Lisa Ivill & Elizabeth Cowan

PHouse Bees Las Rosas Tavern Oldies Junction Jackals Porter House Bees Hayward Junct Jags “ “

These final 8 pairs will meet at the semi-finals and finals on 15th March. Will Wendy and Pat retain their title and be joined by Maiden and Rutter to make it a double whammy for The Junction?

Perhaps the Bees will zap the lot of them? Never rule out King Solomons and Hindle or last year’s semi-finalists Las Rosas. Looks like it’s going to be a great night.

Christmas Mixed Pairs and 2018 Singles Competitions: Registration forms for the Mixed pairs and Singles competitions will be coming out soon. The format of the mixed pairs comp on Thursday 21st Dec will depend very much on the number of entrants we receive as the whole comp will be played on the night. Be prepared to stay up late folks!

Looking for a venue for 21st Dec that could put more than one dartboard up (we have spares and stands) and would lay on some food and host around 60 people Please contact me if you could oblige. simonedelacy@hotmail.co.uk

Pilar Badminton Club In-House Tournament Finals The mixed doubles final was on court first and was contested by Grant Meekins and Sophie Reed v Stuart Denham and Amanda Carter. Grant and Sophie ran out winners by a score of 21-7/21-12.

Next final on court was the ladies doubles between Sue Genders and Sophie Reed v Amanda Carter and Carol Winstone. Two closely contested games, especially the second, eventually won by Sue and Sophie 21-13/21-19.

The third final, mens singles, was a much awaited clash between two very experienced players, Grant Meekins and Nico Nicolay, Grant won the first game 21-13, before a late comeback by Nico in the second game saw him win 21-15. In the third and deciding game Nico overcame a tiring Grant 21-13 to emerge the victor and retain the title he won last year.

Finally the mens doubles final between Ken Genders and Stuart Denham playing Grant Meekins and Spencer Smith. Ken and Stuart won the opening game 21-15.

In the second, excitement mounted as the

game swung one way then the other before Grant and Spencer squeezed through 24-22. In the crucial deciding game Grant and Spencer managed to prevail 21-17 to lift the trophies.

Umpiring duties were shared by Brian Nash and John Cox to their usual high standards.

If there are any players out there who have played Badminton before and feel the urge to renew their interest in this most exciting of Racquet sports then contact:- John McGilvray on 0034 868 70 0235 Mob. 0034 634 658 506 or email carolejohn_3@hotmail.com We play Mondays 10.00 to 12.30 (experienced players using feather shuttlecocks)3 euro Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.00 to 12.30 (Social Badminton using nylon shuttlecocks) 2 euro We also provide racquets at no extra charge and play in a friendly, social environment. We usually get together for a coffee and chat after sessions and also organise 3 dinner dances a year.

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Social and Clubs The next monthly meeing of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 14 Dec at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras starting at 7.30pm. Join us for carols and mince pies. 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.

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Or you can email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es 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.

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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.

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El Rancho Bowls Club.

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On Monday morning the Pintos were at home to Emerald Isle Moonrakers on a gorgeous day with just a light breeze to add to the fun. Although as we know the Moonrakers can play good bowls, they seemed to take a long time to master the line and length, which subsequently cost them all the rinks and the overall shots by quite a large margin. But they took the defeat in good spirit and we all enjoyed the company.

In the afternoon the Raiders played at La Siesta against the Pioneers and played well to take 3 rinks, a good result all round. Gill Bartlett, Bob Easthope and Rob Clark 20-13. Tricia Elsam, Ann C Taylor and Mick Ager 24-13. Dolly Ford, David Baker and Tony Robinson 7-39.

Maxine Wright, Gary Dunstone and Malc Elmore 19-14. Edward Elsam, Denise Morgan and Bob Morgan 12-13. Peter Bagwell, Jean Bagwell and Dave Haynes 11-27.

On Friday morning the Mustangs entertained the very strong Quesada Swallows, it was a splendid match with several rinks being close, fortunately the home mat gave the Mustangs the advantage and they were able to take 3 rinks to the Swallow’s 2 with the other drawn. The Mustangs also managed to take the overall shots by a small margin, a good result for the home team. Ann Taylor, Jane Hamill and Jim Taylor 21-6. Irene Thomson, Jim Gracie and Eddie Thomson 19-10. Diane Yates, John Skipper and Bob Taylor 11-24.

Jan Bright, Malc Sykes and Bob Morgan 17-16. Judy Foley, Keith Cunningham and David Whitworth 17-21. June Whitworth, Henry Ryder and Richard Lee 12-12.

In the afternoon the Broncos were away to Quesada Swans, which proved to be a tough fixture, though they were not shamed despite coming away with just the one point. For membership contact Brian Taylor on 965 077 093 or at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966 774 316 or at elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com

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La Siesta Bowls Club By Rod Edgerton In the Enterprise Division the Apollos entertained Quesada Pearls and had a disappointing result losing by 120 shots to 95 winning on the rinks of Ann and Robert Heath with John Ball by 21-13 and Jo Elkin with Norman Adcroft and Jenny Bowman 18-13 the points being 4 to La Siesta and 10 to the Pearls.

The Pioneers entertained El Rancho Raiders and in a close match won 8-6.Wins for the Pioneers came from Sue Mahomet, Sheila Millward and Pat Reilly39-7, Jean James with Trish Reilly and Vic Mahomet 27-11. The closest of matches saw Molly Russell with Joe Kocsis and skip John Porter pulling of victory on the final end by 13-12.The overall shots in the match going to the Pioneers by 11993. The re-arranged match away at Mazarron Mariners saw the home team winning on all but a single rink. The good news for the Pioneers being the win by Hilary Clarke with Joe Kocsis and Vic Mahomet winning 19-14.So just 2 points to the Pioneers with the overall shots being 84-149.

Our Winter League team wore their new shirts sponsored by Casas Espania (see picture right) for the visit of Bonalba and despite good wins for the rinks of Barbara Cooper, Rod Edgerton George Richardson and Sue Jordan and that of Ann Edgerton, Bill Jordan, Pat Harman and Jenny Bowman the eventual result saw a defeat by 8 points to 4 with the shots going to Bonalba by 76 shots to 89.

The Blues at home to Emerald Isle Claymores had a good 10-4 win by 120 shots to 92.Dawn and John Taylor with Brian Harman had the best result winning by 33-11 whilst Ann and Robert Heath with John Ball won convincingly 20-9.Further wins came from Ramsay Sinclair with Val Dalton and Alex Morrice and Pat Moore with Dave Blackie and Jenny Bowman were the other winners.

The Golds away at Vistabella Conquistadors and had a narrow victory by 101 shots to 96.The rinks were shared three each giving The Golds a victory by 8 points to 6.Best winning rink for the Golds came from Hilary Clarke with Trish Reilly and Vic Mahomet 34-7 whilst Ken Stringfellow, Tom Heaslewood and Gordon Dall won 2313. The closest winning rink for the Golds came from Dennis Andrew, Tony Campbell and Pat Reilly who with 3 shots on the final end won 17-14.

FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

DIVISION A Vistabella Lanzadores El Rancho Mustangs La Marina Ospreys Montemar Matadors San Miguel Jaguars

86 97 115 122 69

San Luis Lions Quesada Swallows Emerald Isle Cavaliers Vistabella Lanzadores El Rancho Mustangs La Marina Ospreys Vistabella Picadors San Miguel Jaguars Mazarron Miners Montemar Matadors

(10) (9) (10) (10) (0)

Mazarron Miners Quesada Swallows San Luis Lions Vistabella Picadors Em Isle Cavaliers

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108 89 84 75 143

P 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

W 26 27 25 23 22 20 18 13 15 14

Diff 113 181 117 44 0 62 -92 -183 -39 -203

Pts 64 63 58 58 53 49 42 35 33 32

D 0 1 0 4 1 1 2 3 2 0

L 16 14 17 15 19 21 22 26 25 28

Win 6 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 2 2

DIVISION B Emerald Isle Outlaws La Siesta Blues San Luis Tigers Horadada Royals

86 120 104 111

San Luis Tigers La Siesta Blues Emerald Isle Claymores Greenlands Oaks Quesada Swifts Horadada Royals La Marina Merlins San Miguel Cougars Emerald Isle Outlaws

(4) (10) (10) (8)

La Marina Merlins Em Isle Claymores Quesada Swifts San Miguel Cougars

(10) (4) (4) (6)

115 92 88 94

P 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 25 25 21 17 17 18 14 12 8

Diff 139 115 86 38 54 3 -16 -136 -283

Pts 65 65 53 44 43 43 33 26 17

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San Luis Pumas (2) Montemar Toreadors (2) El Rancho Broncos (1) Country Bls Geckos (10) La Siesta Golds (8)

87 52 74 104 104

P 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

W 26 26 24 25 22 20 19 16 12 13

Pts 62 61 60 59 53 49 43 40 32 26

D 3 5 3 2 4 1 1 2 1

L 14 12 12 17 15 17 21 22 27

Win 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 1 0

DIVISION C Greenlands Cedars La Manga Crusaders Quesada Swans San Luis Leopards Vistabella Conq

105 218 137 102 96

San Luis Leopards La Manga Crusaders Country Bowls Geckos Quesada Swans La Siesta Golds Greenlands Cedars Montemar Toreadors Vistabella Conquistadors El Rancho Broncos San Luis Pumas

D 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 0

L 14 15 16 15 19 21 22 24 28 29

Win 4 4 5 4 4 5 3 3 3 0

Diff 135 411 96 163 -30 6 -170 -141 -233 -237

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Good to see a few of La Marina players turn out for the Provincial side over at San Miguel. Mo Kidd, Wendy and myself helped the Provincial beat our hosts. We had a good meal afterwards and a natter amongst friends old and new.

I’m thinking that Vistabella is becoming a no-go area when the Drivers rode all over the Explorers at their place 10- 4 in the Enterprise Division. The Parsons sparkled once more with Peter Parsons leading Cliff Rawlinson and Hilary Cronk to a close 17—15 win. Janet Parsons led for her number two Mike Smith and Skip Margaret Finlayson to another close win by two shots.

On the other hand we welcomed Quesada Diamonds to our place in the Discovery League and beat them comfortably 10-4 and by 43 shots overall. There were some real diamond performances from the Pathfinders with Terry Perchard, Mike Brain (Welcome back) and Jean Perchard winning 19- 17 then Dave Taylor, George Furzer and Lorita Rae won 23-16. The Daniels not to be outdone by the Parsons came away with two fine wins with Sue Daniels, John Rae and Mo Taylor winning 31-6 and taking the spoils from Len Daniels, Steve Hindle and Reg Jackson doing well and won 24 -10. If I don’t mention Family Rae as well I will probably get moaned at.

In the Winter League came face to face with the BBC who were fourth from top while we are third from bottom. On paper it looked like we should suffer a loss but through fighting well, got a draw which so I am told could have been even better but for the same old story of the last few ends. In this case we dropped 13 shots on the last end which lost us the overall shot difference and a loss on one rink. Nevertheless well done to Terry Perchard, Mike Stone, Phil Pape (welcome back) and Mo Taylor winning 25-15. Dave Hadaway, Peter Parsons, Carol Smith and Dave O’Sullivan who won 27-17 and last but not least well fought win for Shirley Hadaway, Kathy Manning, Mike Smith and Janet Parsons 14-13. We had a good all round draw in the end.

The end of the week was also good for us and amazingly the overall scores only differed by one shot. The Merlins went to play Emerald Isle Outlaws over there and came away with a 10-4 win with an overall score of 115 – 86. Bill Jones won on the last end with Arthur Cronk and Reg Jackson 16-15. John Withers, Steve Hindle and Martin Butler fought well to win 17-12 while the older one Alan Castle had a good win 23-14 with Len Daniels and Paul Tregoing and finally the younger one Barry Latham, Wendy Latham and Brian Duff eased to a 30-10 win.

The Ospreys at home played San Luis Lions, top of the league and had a great 10-4 win with an overall score of 115-84. Tops on score were Alex Whyte, Jim Reeves and Carol Smith on 29-9 followed

by Shirley Hadaway, Margaret McLaughlin and Steve Douglas on 22-11. The other two winning rinks had real battles on their hands Dave Hadaway, Phil Pape and Ron Maiden won 23-21 and even more hard fought was Margaret Finlayson, Cliff Rawlinson and Kathy Manning with 15-13 win. The other two rinks only just lost so good bowling from everyone.

Monte Mar Bowls Club

by Sheila Roberts

Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad and Avalon Monday - Monte Mar Toreadors v Greenlands Sycamores A disappointing afternoon for the Toreadors losing on four rinks and winning on two. Congratulations to our two winning rinks of Sue Bounds, Dave Thomas and skip Diane Ridley. Cliff Norris, Howie Williams and skip Graham Smyth. Both teams won well enough for the Toreadors to pinch the shots. Points Toreadors 6 – 8 Sycamores, Shots Toreadors 103 – 100 Sycamores Wednesday 22nd Winter League Monte Mar v Greenlands Bad day at the office playing Greenlands away. We lost on all rinks, although there was some close games. We did enjoy a very good meal at Friends restaurant. Points Monte Mar 0 – 12 Greenlands For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook.

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Another lovely week to be out and about on the bowling green; a few unwelcome results but we’re still in there fighting.

Monday 20th: South Alicante Bowls: SL Klingons home v VB Albatrosses; a great result 12-2, shots 121-93. Winners: Janet McEneany, Ann Holland, Peter McEneany 24-16 Colin Jackson, Keith Phillips, Mal Hughes 21-13, Pam Lockett, June & Keith Jones 22-16, Kath Reid, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 30-5, Margaret Morrison, Sabrina & Russell Marks 21-9.

SL Trekkers; a close result away v SM Comets 8-6, shots 97-95.

Winners: Alan Bowen, Peter Fuller, Suzi Cooper 24-7, Shirley Verity, Jo & Jules Pering 19-12, . Ros Holmes, Bill Webb, Mike Regan 19-18.

SL Vulcans, a good result home v VB Eagles, 10-4, 115 shots-99.

Winners: Walter Lang, Sue Ross, Drew Russell 19-18, Kath Waywell, Jim Wright, Bob Bromley 19-14, Doug & Fay Beattie, Geoff Shand 22-13, Robin Harker, Dave Tilley, Caz Blay 29-11. SL Romulans, away v Q Rubies, a bad day at the office 0-14, shots 63-138.

Wednesday 22nd Winter League home v Vistabella; a close fought match, 89 shots-86, 8points-4. Winners: Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Sabrina Marks, Mal Hughes 26-14, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jules Pering, Russell Marks 17-16, Kath Reid, Neil Morrison, Scott Malden, Ian Kenyon 25-8. Great result for the Berleen team; Sheila Cammack, Vic Slater, Peter McEneany, Giuseppe Galelli, winning 24-8.

Friday 10th Southern League: SL Lions, away v LM Ospreys, a very close fought match (4 games decided on the last end: 2 in our favour & 2 against!) a frustrating result, 4-10, shots 84-115. Winners: Steve Simmons, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 15-14, Pam Lockett, June & Keith Jones 15-12.

SL Tigers, home v Q Swifts, a good result 10-4, shots 104-88.

Winners: Allen Bowen, Peter Fuller, Suzi Cooper 24-12, Helen Hammond, Barry Roseveare, Mike Regan 16-14, Marina Beardsall, Jan & Brian Pocock 20-7, Margaret Roseveare, Barry Edwards, Mike Smith 17-14.

SL Leopards home v CB Geckos; a close match, unfortunately just missing out on 2 other rinks and the shots 102-104, points 4-10.

Winners: Ian Ross, Chris Brooks, Dave Steadman 25-9, Doug & Fay Beattie, Geoff Shand 18-14. SL Pumas away v GL Cedars; a tough game 2-12, 87shots-105. Winners: Chris Phillips, Geoff Francis, Albert Jackson 27-9. www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com or June Jones, Captain: 691 903 773.

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Greenlands Bowls Club

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In the Discovery League, Greenlands Maples were Away to Emerald Isle Neptunes. final scores were - Total Shots For - 89. Against 101. Points For - 6. Points against - 8. Winning rinks were -- Sheila Stead, Jim Wilcock, Barry Collins. 19 shots to 7. Margaret Stephens, Mary Lockley, Marilyn Fryatt. 21 shots to 12. Rudy Wattley, Jean Thompson, Chris Dewar. 19 shots to 8.

Our other team the Sycamores, were away to Monte Mar Toreadors.

Final scores were - Total shots for - 100. Against - 103 Points for 8. Against - 6. Winning rinks were - Jean Giddings, John Dowel, David Giddings. - 23-13. Janet Bliss, Ronnie Stansfield, Tony Hodges. - 21-9. Wyn Kirton, Doreen Watt, John Wray. - 22- 17. Vic Young, Jim Mc Lean, Graham Watt. - 18-12.

And in the Winter League it was a clean sweep for Greenlands at home to Monte Mar. final score was - total shots for - 100. Against 60. Points For - 12. Against - 0. Winning rinks were - Brian Tomlin, Zoe Wilcock, Jim Wilcock, Barry Collins. 16 shots to 10. Sandra Jones, Dave Thompson, Chris Dewar, John Obrien. 20 shots to 16.

Rudy Wattley, Mary Lockley, Margaret Dewar, Mel Brown. 20 shots to 9. Jean Giddings, Doreen Watt, John Wray, Mike Kelly. 22 -7.

Jean Thompson, Phil Lockley, Val Duchart, Marilyn Fryatt. 22-18.

In Division C of the Southern League The Cedars were at home to San Luis Pumas and played well to get a convincing win. Final score was - Total shots for - 105. Against - 87. Points for - 12, Against 2. Winning rinks were - Vic Young, Ron Stansfield, Tony Hodges 17 shots to 14. Dave Field, John Newell, Graham Watt. - 23 shots to 8. Win Kirton, Ken Kirton, Mike Cassidy. - 17 shots to 13. Jean Giddings, John Dwell, Dave Giddings. - 24 shots to 16. Janet Bliss, John O’Leary, Neville Pulfer. - 15 shots to 9.

We have vacancies for new or experienced Bowlers so contact Haley on 966 844 399, or come to our Saturday roll-up to experience a fun game of bowls to introduce you to this relaxed of all sports.

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E m e r a l d I s l e B ow l s C l u b Monday saw the Titans playing against San Miguel Meteors at home and the result was a win by 8-6, aggregate 90-91 to the Meteors, the Isle, winning trips M Whitelock J Rimmer A M Stevenson 16-13, C Donnellan M Parsons D Birkett 17-15, S Wickens G Odell M Odell 11-10 The Neptunes took on Greenlands Maples at home on Monday and won 8-6, aggregate of 101-89 win, winning trips today were L Burns D Rhodes A Burns 29-11, M Shatwell B Eldred G Shatwell 259, C Ayling C Warner J Mullarkey 20-11 The Moonrakers travelled to El Rancho and got beaten 14-0, aggregate 42-181 Wed the EI travelled to Javea Green in the Winter League and slipped to a 12-0, The Berleen also lost Fri the Cavaliers travelled to play San Miguel Jaguars and came away with a fine 14-0 aggregate, 143-69 win, winning trips were C Donnellan D Birkett J Rimmer 32-5, M Riley J Pooley P Willicott 30-11, D Jones M Parsons C Lindgren 25-10, P Coffey J Westall S Westall ,22-19, M Veale R White A M Stevenson 20-14, M

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28-10 and L Bishop, C Watkins, B Norris & M Furness 20-11. Shots, VB 86(4) - 89(8) SL. San Luis won the Berleen.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div A. The Lanzadores at home v Mazarron Miners. The home team had five winning rinks although very close to the wire to say the least. Lynne Bishop, Charlie Watkins & Peter Whitehall 20-15. Olwyn Ratcliffe, A Brown & Maggie Furness 1614. Sue Kemp, Barry Norris & Brian Zellin 16-15. Neil Burrows, Stuart Allman & Eric Bishop16-15. Sheila Whitehall, StJohn Broadhurst & Brian Dunn 15-14. Shots, VB 86(10) - 108(4) M. Div A Picadors away to Monte Mar Matadors. Just two winning rinks coming from Pauline Rafferty, Pat Ray & Jeff Neve 20-17 and Kevin Hardy, Les Barber & Carol Thorpe 16-12. Shots, VB 75(4) 122(10) MM. Div C Conquistador v La Siesta Gold. Three wins apiece with the shots going to the Golds. Winning teams were Diane Harwood, Ron Smith & Jim Harwood 24-7. Stephen Guy, Sharron Kirk & Tony French 22-12. Mike Irwin, Pete & Penny Tomkins 16-11. Shots, VB 96(6) - 104(8) LS.

S a n M i g u e l B ow l s C l u b Both San Miguel METEORS and San Miguel PULSARS had some very close games on Monday with the METEORS picking up 8 points to 6 away against Emerald Isle Titans. They won the shots by 1 shot. 91 to San Miguel 90 to Emerald Isle. Well bowled by Carol Rudge, Stuart Hemmings, Stuart Denholm 18-14; Tony Sansom, Lee Sinclair, Brian Miller 18-15; Reg Cooper, Mary Dyer, Chris Collier 17-16. Lin Millers team lost by 2 shots, Lyn Greenland lost by 3, Cliff Plaisted lost by 1.

The PULSARS were at Monte Mar and picked up 6 points. Irene Ward, Sheila Booth, Mike Douglas 17-14; Alan Booth, Peter Rees, John Raby 17-16; Paul Hayward, Sue Milner, Janet Thomas 16-15.

Shots were 92 to 101.

The COMETS were at home to San Luis Trekkers losing the shot by 2. Hard Lines team. Meg Brownlee, Mike Bayfield, Bill Brownlee 25-8; Joy Trew, Ros Stockell, Ann Eagle 15-11; Carl Eagle, Frank Scotthern, Mick Rogers 18-16. Bob Donnellys team lost by 1 shot.

by Barry Evans

Hurlock 22 – 13, David Miles, Ron O’Dell, and John Basiley 21 – 16, Carol Linehan, Roy Thompson and Terry Hucknall 22 – 12 Margaret O’Dell, Wayne Jackson and Barry Evans 21 – 13 with a draw by Pat Patton, Les Davis and Brian Patton 22 – 22 From now on we should have the pleasure of some home games.

We had home game on Friday 24/11 against San Miguel Cougars.

The game finished with a win for Horadada by 111 shots to 94 and by 8 points to 6.Our winning rinks were, Jack Linehan, Fred Trigwell and John Bailey 22-10, Ron O’Dell, Mick Kirby and Roy Thompson 20-13, Carol Linehan, John Jukes and Terry Hucknall 28-12 This was a good result against a well-established Club so let’s try and match it next week in a home game against San Luis.

Vi s t a b e l l a B ow l s C l u b The ENTERPRISE LEAGUE Albatrosses failed to get to grips with the fast San Luis green losing on all but one rink, our only winning team walked on water, Sue Kemp, Charlie Watkins & Maggie Furness won 34-3 well done! Shots, VB 93(2) - 121(12) SL. The Drivers were at home against La Marina who must be sick of making the journey down to ‘windy city’ quote Barry Latham!

A good result with four wins, Pauline Rafferty, Del Gunning & Les Barber 28-11. Geoff Taylor, Brian Ray & Gary Thorpe 24-7. Andy Leggatt, Mo & Martin Foulcer 18-8. Kevin Hardy, Pat Ray & Carol Thorpe 23-14. Shots, VB 124(19) - 75(4) LM. VOYAGER LEAGUE Eagles also had the pleasure of playing at San Luis, they did manage to take two wins from the Vulcans from the teams of Rosemarie and Ken Savage & Avril Kendall 26-11 and Stephen Guy, Mike Irwin & Tony French 17-15. Shots, 99(4) 115(10) SL. WINTER LEAGUE and again at San Luis! On this occasion the team had two decent wins and just missed out on the long game, winning teams were L Watkins, S Burrows, P Whitehall, E Bishop

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Whitelock L Vincent G Odell 14-12 The Claymores played at La Siesta Blues away and lost 10-4 Aggregate of 92-110, winners were C Ayling C Warner J Mullarkey 23-9, M Shatwell B Elderd G Shatwell 21-19 The Outlaws played at home against La Marina Merlins and slipped to a 4-10 aggregate 86-115 defeat, winners were P Kelly G Smith G Farrington 19-14, G Dyer EBrookes T Kelly 16-15 Many of the male bowlers took place in our Movember facial growth exercise whilst the Ladies are wearing Black Bras to raise money for The Prostate Cancer fight. The final figure was 347.50 Euros WELL DONE

H o r a d a d a B ow l s C l u b Friday 17/11 gave us a home match against La Siesta Blues who were top of the league at the time. The result was a very close run affair each Club having 3 winning rinks but with La Siesta getting the overall shots by 105 to 103.Our winning rinks were, Fred Trigwell, Mick Blunt and Bryan Eatough 19 – 14, Carol Linehan, John Jukes and Brian Patton 23 – 12, Linda Hier, Jeff Hier and Barry Evans 26 – 14 In the South Alicante league last Monday we had yet another away game, our forth away game out of a total of five played so far. This time we were at Country Bowls playing their Flamingos team.

However the result was in our favour as we won by 115 shots to 97 and gained 11 points.

Our winning rinks were, Yvonne Hurlock, Peter Davis and John

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Good result.

The WINTER LEAGUE only managed to get 2 points against Quesada with team captain Lin Miller having the only winning rink.

Very well played by Margaret Patterson, Brian Allen, Mary Dyer, Lin Miller 25-12. The Berleen also had a good win with Reg Cooper, Lee Sinclair, Dave & Lyn Greenland winning 20-14. Total shots were 62 to San Miguel, 106 against.

The Jaguars were at home to Emerald Isle Cavaliers not a good day for San Miguel losing 14-0 no more to be said.

Club roll ups Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings 9.45 for 10 visitors welcome, also wasps on a Wednesday afternoon for beginners 5 euros which includes hire of shoes and bowls 1.30 for 2.00 why not come along and have a try good friendly atmosphere.

Any information contact Pat McEwan on 966714257 club secretary or Rosamond Stockell on 965329778.

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Claptons Golf Society at Font del Llop Here we are once again at Font del Llop. With a 10.20 tee and with the sun shining and a little bit of a chilly breeze we got off the first tee ten minutes late. The course looked in excellent condition and was right for some good scores. As the day went on the breeze dropped and we were left with a nice sunny day for some good golf.

As the players began to finish their rounds it was fairly obvious that our earlier thoughts would come to fruition. The last four ball came in and we made our way back to our new Clubhouse at The Club in Quesada, where a grand buffet was supplied by our hosts.

The scores were then totted up, cards shuffled about for the winner to appear with 36 points. Congratulations to Kevin Williams.

Presentation followed and the results are below. Thanks to our hosts John and Carolyn and the staff at The Club.

Overall Winner: Kevin Williams 36 pts, Gold Winner: Brent Hollings 35 pts. Gold R/U: Terry Sharley 34 pts, Silver Winner: Paul Burletson 33 pts, Silver R/U: John Dodds 25 pts, Best Guest: Dave Roberts 23 pts, Best Front Nine: Tony Stead 15 points on c/b, Best Back Nine: Andy Trefry 19 pts, Most Potential: Mick Threadgold.

Nearest the Pins: 3rd Tony Stead; 8th John Dodds; 12th Tony Stead; 16th Dave Roberts, Twos and Football Card: Tony Stead The winner for wine and money goes to Tony Stead who narrowly missed a hole in one on the 12th.

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El Plantio2 Golf Society On 21st November the Yellow Ball competition between teams of four, did not result in a close competition as the spread between 1st and 3rd place was a massive 12 pts. Nearest the Pins, Hole 2 - Rod Loveday and Hole 8 - Brian Coupe. 3rd Place, Lawrence Wanty, Alan Robinson, Maggie Edwards, Chris Linathan- 122 pts. 2nd Place, John O'Brien, Brian Edwards, Keith Smith,Dave Southwell - 127 pts. 1st Place, Alan Janes, Brian Coupe, Gary Needham, Mike Williams - 134 pts.

Prizewinners L to R - Rod Loveday, Brian Coupe, Mike Williams Dave Southwell, Lawrence Wanty, Gary Needham, John O'Brien, Keith Smith, Brian Edwards, Alan Robinson, Maggie Edwards.

Kneeling : Alan Janes, Christine Linathan.

If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club every 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 levels 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

Calm conditions as T.M.G.S. tavel to Alenda 39 members and guests made the now seemingly short journey along the AP7/A31 for our monthly visit to this well liked course. With our first tee time approaching 11am a rise in temperature seemed to match the expectations of the members. The calm still conditions and the course in good condition with fast greens good scores were anticipated.

Two members would not be disappointed but for most of us the greens seemed to have won. What is a pleasure is that our round now only takes a little over 4 hours, Alenda have changed the tee times from every 8 mins to 10 and my word it really does make a difference.

Results for today’s competition: N.T.P.’s hole 3 A. Alm , hole 5 L. Roevik, hole 13 K. Houpalahti, hole 16 NADA. After last weeks’ 2’s pot was shared between six members, this week’s €36 was shared between Joe Dean and Sverre Sonesen. Our best guest this week was Willem Van Der Kooi with 32 pts. Bronze cat: 3rd J. Hillier 32 pts.

2nd L. Holmberg 37 pts. 1st A. Goslan 41 pts. Silver cat. 3rd M. Kennedy 32 pts. 2nd G. Smith 34 pts. 1st A. Alm 35 pts. Gold cat. 3rd J. Eyre 29 pts L/H 2nd N. Spaniol 32 pts. 1st G. Cromm 33 pts.

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Photo: Bronze category winners. To catch up with all of our events please visit www.tmgs.org or www.facebook.com/TMGSGOLF to contact our secretary call 661524101

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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.

HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN You will know from previous articles that our Spanish golfing hosts operate a seasonal pricing stratgey which means that prices go up and down like a yoyo throughout the year.

The good news is that the winter low season pricing period starts from 1st December 2017 when prices are at their lowest.

Although the mornings and late afternoons are colder and the courses wear their yellow/brown winter coat as the Bermuda grass hibernates the good news for resident golfers is that there are less tourist golfers so the pace of play is quicker.

This year however a sting in the tail because usually the low season period lasts until the end of January for most courses and the end of Frbruary for others but ALL courses will increase their prices from 1st January 2018.

While the prices will still be in low season in January 2018 they will be higher than in December 2017.

The message is simple – fill your boots while you can.

We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals

shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you until 30/11/17: Golf Course Alenda Alicante Altorreal Bonalba Don Cayo (Altea) El Plantio Font Del Llop La Finca La Marquesa La Serena Las Colinas Las Ramblas Lo Romero New Sierra Golf Roda Villamartin Villaitana Poniente Vistabella

Price €108 €52 €90 €90 €94 €112 €86 €110 €44 €92 €136 €94 €94 €95 €96 €102 €57 €62

Comments Two Players and Buggy Single Green Fee and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy (after 12pm) Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Single Green Fee (after 1pm) Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Green Fees and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Single Green Fee and Buggy Two Players and Buggy (weekends))

For Bookings and info Mike at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com quoting the reference LEADER or on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 Quotation of the Week Confusius DIDN'T say: “It takes many nails to build a crib but only one screw to fill it”

In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services at Altorreal For this month’s meeting a group of 23 players visited the established course at Altorreal taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

The weather was beautiful and as usual the course was in good condition but some work had been done on the greens.

The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st – Roger Bayliss - 36 pts, 2nd – Colin MacDonald – 35 pts 3rd – Tony Ollier – 32 pts, 4th – Mick Martin – 31 pts Best Front 9 – Rod Allen – 18 pts, Best Back 9 – Keith Conroy – 18 pts Nearest Pins – MacDonald,Conroy and Bayliss Dog of a Day – Steve Mathers, Football Card – Jim Bryce After the game we returned to LEAF's Restaurante, which is located at Pueblo Brava, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their support.

Next fixture is the Christmas Competition at Las Colinas on 14th Dec followed by the interim day at La Torre on 28th Dec Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

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Woeful finishing costs Torry top spot CD Torrevieja ................0 Calpe CF ......................0

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orry went into this Preferente league match against mid table Calpe, in the knowledge that following the previous days defeat for Hercules 'B' at Jove Español, a victory would see Pedreño's team top the table.

But for this to be achieved, Torry's recent signing, Algerian hitman Marwane, would possibly be required to add to his impressive tally of 3 goals from 3 outings for the club.

Equally important was the need to snuff out the threat from Calpe's

prolific scorer Osorio (10 goals already this season), who needed to be kept under wraps to prevent him adding to his tally.

Last week’s dramatic winner over old rivals Jove Español, stirred old memories amongst long serving Torry fans of when the Salinas men were last in such a lofty position, but could they continue with their good run of recent results?

Well the first half performance suggested anything but a win for the hosts with woeful finishing and a lack of ruthlessness in the final third now becoming a real issue. Unfortunately, there was not one individual letting the side down with his finishing, with several players culpable.

In the whole 45 minutes Torry huffed and puffed, the last 15 against just the ten men after Calpe’s Manu had been dismissed for a 2nd yellow, but apart from a 25 yard effort from Marwane which hit the base of the post, there was little to warm the supporters cockles on a chilly evening at the Vicente Garcia.

Unfortunately the 2nd period produced much of the same with poor distribution and a total lack of passion from the home side with efforts by Vicente, Marwani and Juanpe all that Torry had to

Eurogolf Chuck Martinez Memorial Medford On Thursday 23rd November Eurogolf played a Medford meaning the 1st 9 holes are stroke play and the back 2 stableford then you deduct this from your medal score. The results were Cat1 1st Fred Reeve 16 2nd David Gregson 19 c/b 3rd Arty Crammon 19 Cat 2 1st Robin Richards 18 2nd Caryn Van de Krujis 21 3rd Steve Sayers 22 Cat 3 1st Pam Welsh 20 2nd Morag Turner 21 c/b 3rd Harry Armstrong 21 Cat 4 1st Kevin Bonser 20 2nd Bev Evans 24 3rd Cindi Green 25 Overall winner Fred reeve Best front 9 Sue Forbes 37 19 Best back 9 Bob Adkins 20 NTPs 5th Kev Bonser 11th David Gregson 12th in 2 David Gregson 15th Morag Turner 17th Bev Fairhurst . Football Arty Crammon, Susie Crammon, Ken Brett, Ian Turner and

Steve Sayers.

TUESDAY TOFFS On Tuesday 21st November Toffs played their normal stableford and the results were Cat 1 (0-15) 1st Pete Cleaver 39 2nd Pino Perito 36 3rd David Gregson 33 Cat 2 (1622) 1st Ian Pegg 34 2nd Harry Armstrong 33 c/b 3rd Dave Nichols 33 Cat 3 (23-28) 1st Gordon Bourne 39 2nd Geoff Evans 34 3rd Pam Welsh 33 Cat 4 (29 +) 1st Cindi Green 30 2nd Lauraine Walker 28 c/b 3rd Chris Stanley 28 Overall Toffs winner Pete Cleaver. Best front 9 Robin Richards 18 Best back 9 Ken Brett 19 NTPs 5th Felix Mallon 11th David Gregson 12th in 2 Gordon Bourne 15th Bert Lawson 17th Pino Perito Best guest B. Nichols 30 Football Stan Low Gary Lavender Morag Turner Robin Richards and Brian Jones..If you would like to play with one of the largest societies on the Costa Blanca at La Marquesa Tuesdays and Thursdays please visit the website www.eurogolfquesada.co.uk

show for their numerical superiority.

Torrevieja appear to be mentally weak when it comes to making their dominance count in matches that they should be winning in a canter, and it is hurting the progression of the team far too much.

Manager Pedreño told the Leader after the game “The players were sluggish and subdued. There seems to be a mental block to putting the ball in the net‚" he said. "I have been managing for over 20 years‚ and this game against Calpe was one of the low points.”

But paint it whichever way you will, performances like that from Torrevieja just aren’t good enough.

Next weekend Torry travel north to Alicante for a top of the table clash with long time league leaders Hércules CF B. After their worst performance of the season they will certainly have to do much better.

Details of the game won’t be known until Tuesday when they will be published on the club website at www.clubdeportivotorrevieja.com/en/

Final R ace D a y of 2017 for S AAM

The final race day of the SAMM Autumn Series 2017 attracted a good turnout of competitors and 9 boats came to the start of the first race, five single handers and 4 with crews of two or more. Due to a timing error by the race officers the boats had to be recalled and re-started, the first time this has happened in many years.

Unfortunately the SW 4 to 5 knot early wind gradually faded to virtually nothing and the uneventful race, so uneventful that it looked as if one competitor had fallen asleep, had to be shortened to just two laps, which some boats took nearly 2 hours to complete.

By the time the 10 boats started the second race at 2.30 the wind had gone to the forecast Easterly at 5 knots with some gusts a little stronger. This was still a problem for a couple of boats who had difficulty with the up-wind leg.

As in previous weeks the lead was being contested by the dinghies led by Julian in the Topaz, Tug in a Laser 2000,

John in his Quba, Norman in the Laser Radial and Di/Tom in a Gamba, with the bigger boats and the diminutive Sea Hopper bringing up the rear.

The dinghies took between 51 an 66 minutes to finish the 4 laps and the fastest bigger boat the Sailfish 18 of Julian/Jane/Ernie 71 minutes. The race officer decided that the slower boats were going to take too long to finish so shortened their race to 2 or 3 laps. Rather than record a “Did Not Finish” it was agreed that their average lap time would be used to calculate their total time over 4 laps.

The results after handicaps, in both races were: 1st Julian, Topaz Duo. 2nd Tug, Laser 2000. 3rd John, Quba.

That’s five straight first’s for Julian, five seconds for Tug and 4 thirds for John in the last five races. A brilliant achievement by all of them.

The SAMM Spring 2018 Series is scheduled to begin in March.

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