Costa Blanca Leader Edition 706

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Deputy Mayor orders replacement of murdered girl’s memorial hose of us who were living on the Orihuela Costa at the time will remember it well; a murder that shocked the entire neighbourhood.

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April 2, 2004, we were all in disbelief following the tragic death of 13-year-old Shila Bigdely, a young Norwegian girl who was resident in Playa Flamenca. She was raped and murdered by Tobias, a high

school classmate, as she ran to catch her school bus on Calle Nicolas de Bussi.

A friend of Shila's family found the body in the ravine that runs along the back of market street 24hrs after she was first reported missing and the police caught the killer in a matter of days. There was strong DNA evidence and he was duly convicted.

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Continued From Page One Memorial to Shila However a state of horror continued to hang over the community as the sentence was eventually passed. Tobias was sentenced to just four years in a detention centre.

He is now said to be living a pleasant life on Majorca: driving, drinking in the local bars, dancing in the local discos, sharing meals with his girlfriend.

We went to memorial services and protest marches over the short sentence given to Tobias. There were lots of them and they went on for some considerable time.

For those of us at the Leader Newspaper the memories are particularly significant because the murder also occurred in the week that we launched and Edition One carried the story in graphic detail.

Just a month after the tragic event the town hall built a park at the corner of the ravine and named it after Shila. It is still in use today, although newcomers are mostly unaware today of its tragic origins.

Until just last week the only reminder was a large memorial cross that was erected in the young girl’s remembrance.

Some residents of Playa Flamenca have criticised the removal of the memory through a Facebook group. "They have taken away a bit of our history.

Without consulting us. It is a lack of respect to us all but particularly to women and to the residents of Orihuela Costa,“ said one of the Facebook messages.

Another post called the councillor’s decision shameful saying “It was a gender violence murder for which our councillors regularly hold a minute’s.

Every time a woman is murdered by her partner they all spill out onto the steps of the Ayuntamiento condemning violence to women, so why now have they taken the decision to dismantle the memorial that was erected in Shila’s memory”?

López-Bas said that he tried unsuccessfully to contact the family to explain to them what was being done. Some residents ask how hard, or if he even tried at all!

He said that he wanted to make it clear that the park will retain Shila’s name and a memorial to the young girl will continue to feature prominently in the park. “It will simply be something a little more appropriate” the councillor continued, “an olive tree with a simple plaque dedicated to her memory. That way we will continue to show the respect that Shila and her family deserve.”

The memorial, a metre and a half tall, bore a photograph of the murdered girl and following complaints from local resident, at least according to the deputy mayor and councillor for infrastructure, Juan Ignacio López-Bas, has ordered it to be removed.

The councillor said that residents have been calling for the removal of the memorial for years as they consider that such a construction, described as being similar to a tombstone, is not appropriate for a children’s play area.

“Mothers and fathers of children who regularly play in the park have requested the removal of the symbol because it feels as though they are playing in a cemetery," he said.

But the decision does not bear well with everyone.

Meanwhile as we approach the 14th anniversary of the young girl’s murder, although an Olive Tree is now in place there is nothing to indicate that it has been planted in memory of Shila.

Front page image: Shila’s father Farhad shortly after the memorial was installed.

Double donation by Flower Club

Torrevieja’s Councilor for NGOs and Volunteers Carmen Morate, was on hand at the double donation made last week by the largely British Torrevieja Flower Club where a total of 3000 euros was presented to two local charities, Stroke Support and Animalistas Torrevieja, with each of the organisations receiving 1500 euros.

Morate presented both cheques on behalf of the Torrevieja Flower Club explaining that the money would be used to continue with the great work that they both carry out for the benefit of the communi-

ty on a daily basis.

Stroke Support, active since 2007 and located in La Siesta, provides support an rehabilitation to many elderly foreign residents with health and mobility problems while Animalistas Torrevieja, founded in 2012 carries out animal welfare work in the municipal kennels.

The Torrevieja Flower Club, which organizes floral competitions in, is known for the generous donations it regularly makes in the local community.

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Flavours of Lent in Pilar de la Horadada Artichokes with sautéed eels and prawns.

Just one of 3 starters available at Mesón Río Seco by the Deportivo in Campoverde

The culinary festival ‘Flavours of Lent’ is proving popular in Pilar de la Horadada where the 8th edition has been celebrated during the last 3 weeks.

Running at eleven restaurants in the municipality the event allows participants to enjoy a wide variety of menu’s, all typical Lent dishes, which are based on traditional cuisine, and sourced with local products.

Eating at just one of the restaurants ensures that diners qualify for the prize of a traditional wooden mixing spoon whilst there are also aprons on offer as well as a number of gifts and prizes donated by the participating restaurants.

Menu’s are available from just from 20 euros per person and include such delicacies as Beef Entrecote, Wine-Cooked Lamb and Roasted Piglet although the more adventurous diners might be tempted by Black rice paella with octopus or Ajo arriero style cod cooked in a

garlic sauce.

The participating restaurants include: Bodegón La Peña, Callemayor, Camping Lo Monte (Torre de la Horadada), El Calar, La Granja, La Pizza Nostra (Mil Palmeras), Los Caracoles, Mediterráneo (El Mojón), Mesón Río Seco (Pinar de Campoverde), Nostrissima, Plaza (Pueblo Latino, Torre de la Horadada), San Marino (Pinar de Campoverde) and Torremar (Torre de la Horadada) The prices for these Lent menus include bread, one drink, coffee and IVA. They are served every Friday until March 30th, other days on request.

Make sure that you print off the participating sheet which will then need to be stamped by the restaurants as well as the town hall survey and go into the draw which could win you one of 12 gifts valued in 50 € courtesy of participating establishments. The drawing will be held on Monday the 16th of April at 11.00 am at Pilar de la Horadada’ s Tourist Info Office.

Organised by Pilar de la Horadada's Tourism Department, comprehensive details of the participating restaurants, menu and prices, plus a schedule of all the Semana Santa parades and activities in the town, are available in the pdf booklet which you can find either in the Tourist Office or at the following link: www.visitpilardelahoradada.com.

Click on the advert and then follow the link at the bottom of the next page - documents: Folleto Jornadas Gastronómicas "Sabores de Cuaresma" 2018.

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Should the Orihuela Costa be twinned with Apathy?

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f there was a town called apathy, maybe we could twin it with the Orihuela Costa, although if recent indications are anything to go by I doubt that anybody would attend the ceremony.

I have lived on the Costa now for a little over 15 years and in that time I have grown accustomed to the whinging expats who like to moan about anything and everything; the state of the roads, the waste collection services, schooling and education, and whilst many of their complaints are fully justified, when they do have the opportunity to have their voices heard by the local authorities, they do absolutely nothing about it!

For the last four weeks the Orihuela Government has been running a campaign asking residents to vote on how a part of the Municipal budget should be spent. I do agree that it could have been better publicised but the information was out there and it did receive a considerable amount of attention, especially on social media platforms such as Facebook.

With many dozens of schemes under consideration, lots of them on the Orihuela Costa, you might have thought that the 30,000 good

people of the coast would have used the opportunity to have their say, especially as those of us eligible to do so were each authorised to cast our votes on three different projects.

So would it come as any surprise to learn that the number of votes cast by the 30,000 residents of the Orihuela Costa amounted to a miserable total of just 60 votes? Now where has the phrase ‘You get what you deserve’ ever been more appropriate!

Despite the numerous improvements that the area desperately needs and the insistence of neighbourhood associations that they be urgently carried out, between the two Orihuela Costa Districts X and XI, only 60 people voted in the poll.

In District X the proposal to purchase a high-pressure cleaner for the Coast received 17 votes, repair and replacement of waste containers recorded 16 votes and outdoor fitness circuits got 12 votes, while in District XI the project receiving the most votes was the monthly cleaning and disinfection of waste containers with 8 votes, followed by the replanting of damaged palm trees, with 6 votes.

It will be interesting to see the council response!

35-year-old man has been injured in a traffic accident involving three vehicles on the CV-941 in San Miguel de Salinas on Wednesday. The accident took place after one of the cars turned in front of an approaching vehicle. A third car was also caught up in the crash.

The accident required the attendance of firefighters from Torrevieja who took almost an hour to release one of the drivers, a 35 year old man, from his vehicle. He was treated by paramedics at the scene but was subsequently transferred to the University Hospital of Torrevieja.

On Monday a woman was injured in an accident between Hurchillo and Torremendo after she is thought to have lost control of her vehicle. Although the vehicle rolled across the carriageway the driver escaped unharmed.

The third accident occurred on Tuesday with a full frontal crash between two cars on the CV-940 close to Los Montesinos involving a British woman and a Dutch man. .

Firefighters from Almoradí released the Dutch driver who was transferred to the Vega Baja Hospital while the woman received attention at the scene.

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Torrevieja fire station to have helipad

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orrevieja’s councillor for Security and Emergencies, Javier Manzanares, has announced a number of changes in working practices and improvements the most notable being an increase in the minimum number of on-

duty firefighters from seven to eight.

He also said that the complete fire park will be painted, both inside and out and a new helipad will be established serving Fire, Police, Civil Guard and health emergencies."

RYANAIR to axe Glasgow Airport Hub On the same day that Ryanair announced the addition of 11 new routes to its Edinburgh schedule it also revealed that it will be closing its Glasgow Airport hub which could result in the loss of 300 jobs and throughput of approximately 500,000 passengers.

A spokesman for the budget airline blamed the Scottish Government for the closure stating that it had failed to reduce Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax after ministers had promised that it would be halved.

In addition to closing the base at Glasgow the move will also see a reduction in the number of routes it operates from 23 to 3, one of which will be to Alicante. Glasgow Airport said it was "bitterly disappointed" by Ryanair's decision.

Ryanair’s chief commercial officer, David O’Brien, said that the announcement should be no shock to the Scottish Government after they had been told many times that their continued operation in Glasgow depended on the reduction in APD. “There are other markets in the UK and Europe which offer a more compelling proposition."

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Cinderella comes to Hondón de los Frailes

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he Frailes Players’ big night had arrived, Cinderella came to the stage (Oh no she didn’t. Oh yes she did) and the spotlight shone on this first endeavour by a group of people showcasing their talent in the best traditions of a spectacular pantomime.

Playing to a sell-out audience over two nights, the theatre in Hondón de los Frailes rang with the traditional chorus of cheers for the goodies, boos for the baddies and the ever popular ‘He’s behind you’, Oh no I didn’t’ and ‘Oh yes you did’ in a brilliant show of audience participation.

Who knew that so much hidden talent was to be found, the scenery, costumes, make-up, sound, lighting plus importantly, the music, were of a very high standard and it was apparent that everyone involved were thoroughly enjoying themselves.

In praise of the acting talent on show, let us not forget the backroom ladies and gents who worked such miracles. We laughed at

the ‘Shifty Shifters’ who broke the mould by sometimes working their magic in full view of the audience. Buttons, played by Janni Menday, had a wonderful young sidekick, Bows played by Scottie. This young lad has a great future in acting!

Fully supported by a wonderful cast of Fairies, Woodland Creatures and Stars, all young children from the local school were the stars of the night who must share their platform with all the other members of the cast.

Denise Watson as Cinderella charmed her audience as well as her Prince Charming played by Kim Vance.

The Prince was ably assisted by his valet, Dandini, played by Barbara Colclough and to round up the Palace crew was the Herald played by George Rushton.

Now for the baddies, one had to feel sorry for Baron Hardup (Paul Menday), his was a tough row to hoe, short of cash and with a terrible taste in women, he married the proverbial Stepmother, (Tim Kay) who

decided that her Really Ugly Daughters, Benidormia (Jim Gallamore and Magaloofia (Len Simm) were going to rule the roost in future and the only place for poor Cinderella was as a down-trodden slavey.

True to the best Panto tradition, in steps the Fairy Godmother, (Carol Rowland) to save the day and with the help of her Fairies, gets Cinders to the ball after a miraculous change of dress and the transformation of a giant pumpkin and mice into a coach and horses.

The story then followed through, the slipper was lost, found, tried on the Ugly Sisters (boy were they ugly!) and at last, Cinderella emerges triumphant to marry her Prince.

A wonderful evening all round with grateful thanks to the Director, Martyn Rissen, the Producer, Carol Rowland and all the wonderful cast, both front of stage and those behind the scenes.

But of course none of this would have been possible without the wonderful cooperation of the Hondon de los Frailes Ayuntamiento and our friend, Victor.

Five habits to lose weight without dieting Know how and what you should eat to satisfy your appetite so that you don’t feel hungry Winter is the perfect time to renew those dieting promises. If you take care of your diet and lose weight once and for all those pounds that you have been adding over the last few months will stay off, but you must know these five methods of losing weight without dieting, that will help you become aware of the food you consume.

Eat slowly, chewing you food well Never swallow food. Take your time to taste the food and enjoy every bite. It should take about 15 - 20 minutes to eat your meal so that the brain has the sensation that it has been satisfied.

Drink two litres of water outside of meals

Eat whole foods

Water helps our body eliminate toxins. Drinking during meals can slow down digestion so nutrition experts recommend splitting it into eight glasses throughout the day. Taking water 30 minutes before breakfast, lunch or dinner helps us also to protect the walls of the stomach and fill us up so we will avoid overeating.

Try to avoid foods that contain refined flours. Make sure the bread, pasta or rice you eat are whole grain. The germ and bran they have will give you all the necessary nutrients, fibre, vitamins, minerals, etc. In addition, these are much more filling products which will help to improve intestinal transit.

Using spices in food

Avoid salt

Many spices help to reduce your appetite and burn more calories so do not hesitate to introduce them to your menu. The spices that help the body the most are red pepper, cayenne, mustard, cumin, ginger, turmeric, saffron and cinnamon.

Get used to cooking without salt or reduce it to a minimum by replacing it with spices, vinegar or lemon. Forget also about processed foods and prepared foods as they contain large amounts of salt.

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Council puts kids health at risk Parents at Los Dolses school say that they are absolutely disgusted by the council’s failure to repair the children’s toilets that have been broken for over 5 months.

They say that the maintenance of the school is "the responsibility of the City of Orihuela Costa, but they seem to be in no hurry to solve the problem.” T “School administrators informed the City Council’s maintenance department 5 months ago, but they have done absolutely nothing," said School Board member Isabel Llombart.

Dirty water from the school drains flows into the toilet and spills out onto the floor. This causes a danger to public health, as well as a danger to the children because of the slippery floors.

The toilet has been closed which means that more and 200 students are now having to use the same ablutions causing long queues during break periods and lunchtimes.

The problem was discovered by one of the parents, a plumber by profession, after children, teachers and cleaners reported that the floor was always wet, As a result, the service was closed by the Centre Director, Isaac Bonafé, who said “the leakage presented a risk to public health that could create an outbreak of infectious diseases in school,

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Rough sleepers see the light thanks to ICA

Fourteen Georgian citizens, all in possession of false documents, have been arrested at San Javier Airport since the beginning of the year, along with a Latvian man who is accused of being their trafficker.

The Georgians have been accused of the falsification of documents while the Latvian has been charged with trafficking human beings.

A spokesman for the National Police, who made the arrests, said that an investigation has been carried out into a criminal organization dedicated to introducing Georgian citizens into Spain, normally using Barajas and El Prat airports, by using original and authentic documentation.

Once in Spain, the passengers were then transferred to different locations in the country, staying in hotels until they can be provided with false documents, identity cards and passports from Eastern European countries. This then enables them to travel to other EU countries where immigration agreements are in place with Spain.

With the false documents in its possession, the organization moves travellers to different airports in the country with the aim of moving them to Ireland and the United Kingdom, using Spain not only as a country for their transit but also where they can be provided with false identity documentation.

The operation has been carried out by the National Police located in the San Javier airport border post, together with members of the Provincial Immigration Brigade belonging to the Police Headquarters of Murcia, in cooperation with the different airlines that operate at the airport.

CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday, 8th of March at 7:00 p.m. and 10th of March at 5:00 p.m.

Standing outside one of the rough sleeper's makeshift homes, with the generator, Eileen Mayes, Carmen Perez, Greg and Merlin (rough sleepers) and Pastor Rafael Restrepo

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magine living without electricity, running water, sanitation – all the conveniences of modern living. People living rough on waste land in Orihuela Costa face just that.

But now they have a petrol-driven generator, provided by a local church and a charity, and at least can charge batteries to have electric lighting and can use low-powered electric appliances.

It’s all thanks to the contributions from the congregation of the International Christian Assembly in Torrevieja and Help at Home Costa Blanca, who jointly bought the 200 euro generator.

It was presented to those living rough by Carmen Perez, president of the charity and church pastor Rafael Restrepo.

In addition, the church and charity have given the homeless in the area food parcels, blankets, bedding, clothing, cooking utensils and personal hygiene items.

It was the idea of Eileen Mayes, past president of the charity and a member of the

church who realised there was a group of people living from hand to mouth beyond the reach of social services’ facilities.

“There are a multitude of reasons why people end up homeless or living rough – mental problems, marriage break-ups, things going terribly wrong in their lives which they cannot cope with. There is no excuse for any country in the developed world to allow people to slip through the net and turn their back on them,” said Eileen.

Pastor Raphel agreed. “It is wrong for people here in Spain to have to live this way and there should be somewhere people can go where they have a permanent roof over their heads and have the basic needs for modern living.”

Carmen added: “There is some accommodation, but this is in Orihuela town, miles away from the coast and there is no provision here. Sadly the council in Orihuela think most people on the coast are all financially secure second home owners who come here for holidays.

“The truth is far from that. Sadly there are

THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US: too many ex-pats living on the coast who don’t register on the Padron, don’t vote and don’t figure on council statistics, and as the Padron is used to allocate funds per area, much money which should go on providing facilities on the coast instead goes to Orihuela town and the surrounding villages.”

Eileen added: “We need to get people on the coast organised to get this dreadful state of affairs sorted. People forced to live rough because of a lack of social services care, are out of sight and out of mind. But a lack of council funding for Orihuela Costa is there for everyone to see every day of the week.

It’s staring you in the face with roads full of unrepaired potholes, of pavements not maintained, and if you need an ambulance or fire service be prepared to wait ages because they have to come from quite a distance.

Lives are at risk and it needs to be sorted.”

She added: “These homeless need to have a secure home in which to live. Not be living under the constant threat of eviction on top of all the other hardships they are facing.”

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LEADER Pilar council likely to end the financial year with Zero Debt

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Pilar de la Horadada’ s government coalition has now approved a Budget for 2018. The accounts agreed by the PSOE and Vecinos por el Pilar amount to 26,843,825.31 euros and will now ensure that a number of previously opposed projects can go ahead.

Improvement in Government Borrowing last month Snow and ice bring the UK to a halt just like Brexit is paralyzing politics; the Brexit soap opera also affects the value of the pound and the euro. It would be so much easier if all the negotiations were done in a secret bunker and politicians emerged in a year’s time with a simple conclusion, without all the nonsense we have at the moment. But of course 24-hour news channels want to know every detail.

The Councilor for Finance, José Tomás Saura, explained that with the approval of the new budget the council will be able to "regularise municipal accounts and regain control of investments. For the last three years we have worked with the budgets that were agreed in 2015 but we have still been able to deliver normal services.

Now that we have an updated budget we can begin to fulfil our additional promises," he said.

This week the commentators questioned the UK’s ability to actually reach a deal with the EU. So of course the pound fell on fears that business will struggle to deal with a ‘cliff-edge’ Brexit.

The pound could face further volatility today (Friday) as a key speech from Theresa May is expected to outline five ‘tests’ for Brexit; the pound could slip if markets feel her aims are unachievable. The good news is that government borrowing improved last month and the current account may actually be in surplus. Its two years late but no doubt George Osborne will still be pleased that his harsh austerity policy bore fruit.

Meanwhile there are important European elections as the Italians go to the polls on Sunday after their parliament was dissolved 9 weeks ago.

The other soap opera continued to deliver with Trump announcing huge tariffs on imported steel and aluminium into the US. Share prices slid but the US dollar gained slightly, probably due to other data.

The situation in Pilar has changed since José Francisco Albaladejo defected to the government from Vecinos por el Pilar last year.

His move ensured a government majority of one seat, 11 councillors to the opposition’s 10, as a result of which he was rewarded with the offices of Infrastructure, Services, Housing, Animal Welfare and Citizen Participation.

Among the investments that will can now make will be the new medical facilities in Pinar de Campoverde at a cost of 1,700,000 euros, the repair of the Mil Palmeras footbridge, street paving, the improvement of green areas, the Rio Seco natural route, refurbishment of sports tracks and much more.

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The one main project that has not been included in the budget is the completion of the controversial cultural centre «La Paloma».

Albaladejo explained, that has been postponed because, as agreed with the PSOE, any solution can only be considered on completion of a public consultation.

The works on the centre were halted almost 12 years ago when the initial budget rose from 2.4 million to 12 million.

A council representative said that with a regular surplus in the closing balance of the town’s accounts in many of the recent years and another surplus forecast at the end of the current financial year it now very much looks as though they will end the year with zero debt.

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Changes at HELPVega Baja ............ But exciting times ahead

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ise on many subjects. t the HELP Vega Baja AGM on Tuesday 20th February 2018, it was announced that following a review, the decision had been The committee was delighted to be able to report at the AGM that the charity taken by the Elective Committee to close the charity’s office in had gone from strength to strength in the previous 12 months and that through Torrevieja with effect from the 1st April 2018. The meeting was informed that the support received at fundraising events, charity shop, Campoamor market despite the best efforts of everyone, including a complete restructure of the etc. we were able to donate in excess of 30,500 euros to individuals and good office in 2017, the number of people seeking help through the office had causes in 2017. Our aim is to surpass this in 2018. Over 2,500 people dropped dramatically, in contrast to other offices in the charity which had been received advice and information from our San Miguel Centre in the past year extremely busy. and there wa a 44% increase in net profit. Like all charities, we know there will be challenges in the year ahead, however, we are confident that with the Michele Masson who was re-elected as President for the charity at the AGM, team we have on board we will face any challenges and continue to be a wellsaid “We strongly believe that if we allowed this situation to continue we respected charity that the community can continue to depend upon. would be failing in our duty and that our time, efforts and of course finances can help people if directed in other ways. It is particularly sad that this deciI have written to the town hall in Torrevieja and other organisations to reassure sion has had to be taken because as many people will be aware, HELP Vega them that we are still very much committed to the town and we will always do Baja originated in the town over 35 years ago. HELP Vega Baja is a forwardwhat we can to support people and likeminded charities in the future. thinking charity and we understand that times are changing and that people From Tuesday, 3rd April 2018 all requests for help and support whether from now expect to receive advice at the an individual, social services or touch of a button. We are working Times are changing at HELP Vega Baja other organization should be made to ensure that our Facebook page via our San Miguel Centre on 966 and website are current and contain 723 733 or email office@helpveginformation sheets on popular topabaja.com The 24 hour non-medics. We are also improving the ical emergency helpline can also be process of applying for membership contacted on this number. online which we are working with Exciting times lay ahead for HELP our IT support to achieve. We also Vega Baja and we welcome you to acknowledge that not everyone feels join us on this journey”. comfortable using the internet. For For more information about HELP these people we aim to make ourVega Baja, including how you can selves available at various venues in join the charity’s team of volunthe town as often as possible. Our Welfare Officer and myself underteers, you can contact them via take many talks to groups etc. their Facebook Page or email throughout the Vega Baja area and office@helpvegabaja.com or telewe have asked our Torrevieja volphone 966 723 733 Monday to unteers to join us for their expertFriday from 10 am to 1.30 pm

A big thankyou from the Legion E

ach year in January The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator reveals the total of monies raised for the Poppy Appeal in the previous year.

Last month was no exception and Robin Hargrave, who Co-ordinates the distribution of all the poppies in our area, was on hand to give the good news.

The amount raised in 2017 was a tremendous 169,622.40€. This was an increase of almost 3% on the previous year. Robin explained that not only was this money raised by our hard working Branches, but also smaller Church groups, supermarkets (near Barcelona), those flying in and out of our airports and individuals of all nationalities who supported the Charity.

He paid tribute to them and thanked everyone for the continuing support for those in the Armed Forces community when in need.

On the Orihuela Costa the branch raised an amazing 45,000, equating to 383.88 euro per branch member, and 27% of the District total, which apparently now also puts the branch in line for the Noel Rogers Trophy which is awarded to the Overseas Branch raising the greatest sum per member worldwide.

The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces Community and we are often asked – How is the money spent in Spain?

The answer is, there are a great variety ways, but the following are just a few examples Stair lifts

Mechanical wheelchairs and scooters Refurbishing homes so beneficiaries have a better standard of life, ie changes to a bathroom or bedroom Wood, oil and solar panels have been pur chased for isolated properties Spectacles and dentures.

So we would like to thank everyone who continue to support a Charity which is almost 100 years of age.

You don’t need an Armed Forces background to attend a Branch event. It is a great opportunity to make new friends. So to find a local Branch, please visit our website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spain-north. For assistance and information please either ring 676 45 17 80 or email assistance.rbl.dns@gmail.com Peggy Wyatt, PRO, District North Spain

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At the races MABS San Javier is hosting a Race Night on Friday 9th March at the Las Claras Centre in Los Narejos, Los Alcazares. Doors open at 7.30pm and the fun starts at 8.00pm.

This event promises to be a great night of fun and you might even be lucky on the tote!

Horses and jockeys are available for sale in addition to the tote. The Las Claras bar will be open for drinks.

Tickets available for just €4.00 each from the MABS Centre, Avenida Ramon y Cajal 12, San Javier or from the MABS bookstall at the Arches on Saturdays.

You can also pay on the door if you don't have a chance to buy a ticket in advance. If you wish to reserve your ticket please email mabsdonnawalsh@gmail.com

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The former mayor said “If the charges are kept secret, how can I possibly defend myself.”

Miguel Zaragoza, the former mayor of Santa Pola, has exercised his right not to declare as the Court of Instruction number 2 in Elche has opened an investigation against both him and his sister Pilar, a provincial deputy of the Popular Party Miguel Zaragoza and the former councillor of Personal, Jorge Perelló.

Having testified at the Alicante Provincial Police Headquarters all have now been released with charges which, according to judicial sources, include embezzlement, bribery and fraud.

Zaragoza said that he has not been offered any information about the facts that form the accusation and as such he has decided to

in order to obtain details of the accusations against me," Zaragoza said, " but I was never given any explanation."

“If the charges are secret, how can I possibly defend myself, how can I show that the management of the clinic was completely transparent at all times?", he added.

Bribery investigation surrounds Former Santa Pola mayor. exercise his right not to declare, “as would any other person whose rights have been violated".

To date little has been made public about the case other than the accusations revolve around the management of the Clinic of Gran Alacant, during the management of Zaragoza as mayor.

"Once I was made aware that a case against me had been opened, I requested information from the government team led by Mrs. Seva,

Zaragoza said that when he has knowledge of the facts and the charges being prepared against him, he will hold a press conference, but in the meantime "I would like to insist on the transparency of my management at all times and confirm that there have been no irregularities in my performance ".

Fostering or dog walking at AOSKA Animal Protection Centre With Nick Moore

ASOKA is an Orihuela council funded animal rescue centre situated in the village of San Bartolome, close to Callosa and Redovan.

Although partially funded by the Municipality, utilities and some staffing, a large proportion of the work carried out at the centre can only be done so through donations, volunteers and the generosity of the public. The medical bills for one injured dog alone recently cost in excess of 2000 euros.

The centre usually has about 160 dogs and 100 cats in their care. They also have a mare, a pony, two goats and pigs and as they can only re-home the farm animals with someone who holds a REGA licence they have had these animals in their care for many months.

ASOKA get all types of dogs and cats. With dogs there are many German Shepherds, Mastins and lots of puppies. Sadly people do not spay their

females so they end up with many litters of unwanted puppies. One downside is for every puppy they get it makes it harder for them to home the older dogs.

Another big problem is that people are not prepared to pay to have their dog chipped. This is very cheap and guarantees that you will receive a phone call once that chip is read. The centre will soon be starting a campaign to encourage chipping.

ASOKA work with groups across Europe to rehome their dogs sending them to Germany, Norway, Finland, Belgium and many to the UK. They publish photos and videos through which adopters can see a dog they like. The centre then homechecks the adopter and if they are suitable the dogs are send over on transports.

Volunteering is possible on many levels. Hands on dog walking and caring for the animals in the animal refuge in San Bartolome is very straightforward and much needed, especially weekdays!

ASOKA has volunteers who speak many languages so language is not a problem. It could actually help with your Spanish. Also being a foster home is vital to their work. There are many animals waiting for transport dates and getting the animals out of the refuge (which can be a very scary place) into loving temporary homes is wonderful for the animal, but it's also a very positive experience for the fosterer.

Nick Moore who works at the centre is very happy for people to call him regarding volunteering and fostering on 692 747 685 (mornings only).

However, please do not call Nick if you have found an abandoned dog. You must call the local police on 092 AOSKA has Open Days twice a year and they also attend many events throughout the year with their fundraising items such as tshirts, badges etc. Next up is Merca de Arte in Orihuela 18th March. Why not go along and say hello.

If you can help in other ways, however, donations

are absolute life-savers in many ways, and it’s not only money that can make a difference. Donations of old blankets and bedding can keep the animals warm in the winter while dog food and toys keep them cared for all year round.

Of course financial donations, from as little as 3 euro, a month can also make a big difference.

Bank: Cajamar / Caja Rural – Cuenta: 3058 2501 00 / 2720903876 Website: www. Protectoraoriolana.org.

Tel: 625 589 521 or for adoptions: 673 509 069

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 7 Elite; 8 Elevate; 9 Traffic; 10 Amiss; 12 Importance; 15 Negligence; 18 Drift; 19 Tornado; 21 Hostile; 22 Alien.

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Maintain; 14 Against; 16 Esteem; 17 Rapid; 20 Real.

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DOWN: 1 Huntresses; 2 Opted; 3 Writ; 4 Screen; 5 Grandson; 6 Servile; 11 Libertines; 13 Enlarges; 14 Strains; 16 Musing; 17 Pique; 20 Ache.

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sus in 2011, 7. Iceland, 8. The Netherlands, 9. 1986 (Accept 1985 Or 1987), 10. September 21st, 11. The Beastie Boys, although they have now officially disbanded. 12. Princess Ida, 13. Chennai, known as the “Gateway to South India, 14. George Michael, 15.

Winmau World Masters, 16. Stevie Wonder, 17. A Codling, 18. Plasterer, 19.

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Mike D, Ad-Rock and MCA? 12. In which Gilbert and Sullivan opera does the title character refuse to marry anyone until the very last scene?

13. What is the current name of the Indian city which was, until 1996, known as Madras?

14. "Zip me up before you go go" was a 1998 SUN newspaper headline referring to the lewd behaviour of which pop star?

15. Named after a British manufacturer of darts equipment, what is the oldest major darts tournament still running?

16. Which blind singer supported The Rolling Stones on their 1972 American tour?

17. What is a baby cod called?

18. What did Harry Enfields character Loadsamoney do for a living?

19. What did Dorothy steal from the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard Of Oz? 20. Which is the Worlds tallest mammal?

21. Where in London is the staue of Eros?

22. In the Theatre where are the Flies?

23. For what type of structure are Conway, Beaumaris and Harlech famous?

24. If you sail to France from Newhaven where do you normally land?

25. How many black squares are there on a chessboard?

1. Sudan, 2. 1984, 3. Notts County, 4.

Scotland, It is an "old-time" dance, of a type popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in which every couple dances the same steps, usually in a circle around the room. 5. Runic, 6.

Bombay, It is the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.4 million as of the last cen-

ACROSS 7. Demands payment in accordance with obsolete laws (6) 8. Instant importance (6) 10. A piece of furniture to provide comfort (7) 11. One personifying the beginning of depravity and wickedness (5) 12. Bad language coming from the boat-house (4) 13. Without any hesitation the monk makes nourishing food (5) 17. The French doctors are frolicsome creatures (5) 18 and 5Dn. Assume permission to go on furlough (4,5) 22. Fastens up one's hair (5) 23. Labels required for neckwear and everything inside (7) 24. Go looking for a scrap when hemmed in by the enemy (6) 25. The net's in a different position for this! (6)

1. The name of which African country derives from the Arabic for 'land of the blacks'? (Clue: DOWN This country is not landlocked, despite what 1. Cleric holding a nuclear device (7) some may say.)

2. The gateman has become a tycoon (7) 2. In which famous novel by George Orwell did 3. On which one perhaps sits to be in the sun (5) Winston Smith find himself tortured in Room 4. Company tried desperately to produce explosive (7) 101 in the Ministry of Love?

5. See 18 Ac. 3. Stoke City F.C. is the second oldest club in 6. Purloined a vestment (5) 9. He's done something shameful about verification of the the Football League; which is the oldest? will (9) 4. With which part of the United Kingdom is the 14. Physiotherapy service required over a long time (7) dance 'Gay Gordons' associated?

15. One who gets the treatment is not easily provoked (7) 5. The Elder Futhark, The Younger Futhark and 16. Troublesome priests don't give in (7) The Anglo-Saxon Futhark are the 3 best-known 19. Seek to deceive, being very outspoken (5) categories of which alphabet?

20. Make a scratch number of points (5) 6. What was the pre-1998 name of the Indian 21. Quick - run away before the trouble starts (5) city now known as Mumbai?

7. Brennivin, an alcoholic beverage made from fermented potato pulp and flavoured with caraway seeds, is made and drunk in which country?

8. Pinkpop is an international festival of pop music conducted annually in which country?

CAN YOU MASTER THE 9. Give the year in which the following headline SUDOKU CHALLENGE? appeared in the SUN newspaper: "Who told Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, that chopper whopper"? (1 year either way) and every 3x3 box con10. The International Day of Peace was instituttains the digits 1 to 9. ed by the United Nations in 1981, and is observed annually on which day?

QUIZ ANSWERS 11. Which American hip-hop group comprises Her Broomstick, 20. The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), measuring up to 5.8 m (19 ft) tall to the top of the head, and despite being relatively slender, reaching a top weight of 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). 21.

Piccadilly Circus, 22. Above the stage where the scenery is hoisted, 23.

Castles, 24. Dieppe, 25. Thirty Two

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ Barrie Mahoney was a head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands to launch and edit a new English language newspaper.

He enjoys life in the sun as a columnist and author, and continues to write a series of popular novels, books for expats, as well as designing mobile apps and websites to promote the Canary Islands.

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Have you noticed how social media and the UK press love to take a swipe at Amazon whenever they can? Of course, this is just one of the least attractive parts of the human psyche; pure delight in building up and praising a sportsman, singer, film star or company, and then taking considerable pleasure in destroying them.

Personally, I have few quarrels with Amazon, since as a Brit living in Spain and the Canary Islands, I have benefited greatly from some of their services. As an author, many people buy my books from Amazon and it would be foolish to bite the hand that feeds me. In my opinion, their Kindle service is second to none, and I doubt I would enjoy life quite so much without it. I can enjoy newly published books at a fair price whenever I wish without the delays and costs involved in ordering a physical book from the UK. No, I do not crave or wax lyrical over “the smell and feel” of a physical book; just give me my Kindle.

I am also well aware of the supposed poor working conditions in Amazon warehouses, but I suspect that conditions there are little worse than conditions faced by most unskilled workers involved in warehouse activities each day of their working lives. Indeed, I have the benefit of knowing several people who work in an Amazon warehouse who tell me a very different story to that portrayed in the press, TV and social media, so I am prepared to keep an open mind on these issues, whilst also recognising that working conditions in

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warehouses generally need to be improved.

I have received a few messages recently from expats complaining about some aspects of service received from Amazon in Spain.

Readers may or may not know that expats living in Spain and the Canary Islands can use Amazon in a number of countries for their purchases, including Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and, one would think logically, Amazon Spain. Unlike the operations in the UK and Germany, Amazon Spain appears to be in a state of perpetual confusion and suffering from particularly poor management when it comes to customer service in the Canary Islands, and the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, where services and choices offered by companies such as Amazon are of great help.

For myself, living in the Canary Islands, Amazon Spain is often a huge problem. Although I buy into Amazon Prime in Spain, which in theory, means no postage costs for most items, I invariably find that most items that I wish to order cannot be delivered to the Canary Islands anyway and, if they are, they are subject to a ‘handling charge’ from Correos, UPS and others acting for the Aduana (the tax authority). I rarely have any problems with Amazon UK or Amazon Germany.

Of course, it is the tax differentials between Spain and the Canary Islands that are the basis of this problem, but I am a firm believer in ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way’. Some time ago, anything ordered from the Spanish Peninsular would attract IGIC (the equivalent of VAT/IVA in the Canary Islands). Even though this tax is 7 per cent, there would invariably be a ‘service charge’ added by the courier - UPS, DHL or Correos, which would often exceed the value of the goods being delivered. The Canarian Government rightly intervened some time ago and it was then deemed that tax would only apply to items over the value of 150 euros imported into the Canary Islands.

Problem solved? Not a bit of it. Now residents of the islands find that whilst low value items do not attract tax, they still attract a ‘handling charge’ (DUA), which often exceeds the value of the item ordered. Whist this may be worthwhile for higher value items under 150 euros, it still means that residents of the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla are not regarded as part of Spain and discriminated

against. I understand that this contravenes various articles agreed by the European Union, so it rightly remains a matter of concern for many islanders.

If you do order from Amazon Spain, and find that the tax or handling charge imposed is unreasonable, my advice is that you simply refuse delivery and ask for it to be returned to the sender and purchase costs refunded. In addition, do send a complaint to Amazon so that they are fully aware of a continuing problem, although I suspect that the usual bland, ‘comment bank’ response will be generated. I now do this as a matter of course. Indeed, the postman arrived a few minutes ago with a delivery of washing pods, which Amazon Spain keep urging me to try at a very special price. I paid 9,94 euros for these, but the postman has just requested 14,96 euros before he would hand them over. I refused delivery and will now buy locally. I am hoping that, in time, someone at Amazon will finally get the message and begin to treat the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla as intrinsic parts of Spain.

Available in paperback from Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops, as well as on Amazon Kindle.

Join me on Facebook: @barrie.mahoney

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Social and Clubs The next monthly meeing of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 15 March at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras starting at 7.30pm. The Torrevieja Branch meets at the Casa Ventura in San Luis at 7.30 pm on the 9th

March while the La Marina/Gran Alacant Branch meets on the 1st Monday at The London Bar, behind Dial Prix in Gran Alacant at 6pm. Everyone Welcome.

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

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

Or you can email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes in areas surrounding Quesada, San Luis, La Siesta Torrevieja, La Mata, Orihuela Costa, Villamartin to Campoverde, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities.

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

TORREVIEJA Official Liverpool FC Supporters' Club, Costa Blanca. - Why not join us at Kennedy's Pub, Playa Los Locos, to watch the games? www.lfc-spain.com.

Curious about the work of Samaritans in Spain? Interested in becoming a listener? Have a few hours a week to help with the charity shop, fundraising or admin? To find out more, come

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and join us for refreshments and a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre, by the Punta Prima roundabout, on the N332. (Volunteer positions are unpaid but expenses can be claimed). www.samaritansinspain.com Email: janeatsams@outlook.com The Orihuela Costa Drop In Centre is in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities Monday, Wednesday and Thursday including music, language classes, drawing and painting, sewing, general information, bereavement advice and much more.

Further info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.15am 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 11.15 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 The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597..

International Christian Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja - Evangelical nondenominational church. All nationalities welcome. Sunday service 11.0 a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11.0 a.m.

Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30 p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta – Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. For other church matters: Phone:

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

Access to lovely communal gardens and a large communal swimming pool. Euro 79,995 Ref 000057. Tel 617 537 866 Redovan - Surrounded by lemon groves and fields of artichokes and broccoli, this three bed, two bathroom detached villa is situated on a plot of 600m2. It has its own 10m x 5m private swimming pool and a separate garage with access to a rooftop solarium. The property is distributed on one level with a tiled patio area leads into the main living and dining areas. Private Pool, Fully Furnished, Stunning views, Private Garden. Euro 210,000

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

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

South facing and in a quiet area.

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

Private balconies.

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

Popular Spanish village. Fully furnished. Communal Pool.

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

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Emerald Isle Bowls Club By Elwyn Morris The weekend was taken up by the clubs internal comps and the winners of all were as follows: Mens 2 woods Colin Warne Mens 4 woods Pat Heaney Ladies 2 woods Sue Johnson Ladies 4 woods A M Stevenson Mens Pairs:: J Pooley & D Birkett Ladies Pairs: S Johnson & C Donnellan Mixed Pairs: S Johnson & I Brewster, Mixed Trips: L Burns A Burns P Coffey Rinks: C Donnellan J Pooley D Birkett I Brewster Luke Burke Trophy: I Brewster Mr & Mrs (Couples Cup):C Lindgren & L Page Pic & Mix: P Coffey M Whitelock Monday brought La Siesta Apollos to the Isle and the Titans on 8-6, aggregate of 103 -85 the winning trips were D Jones L Vincent I Brewster 25-9 M Riley K Jolliffe G Odell 19-12. C Parsons M Veale M Odell 16-11 The Neptunes travelled to league winners San Luis Trekkers and narrowly lost 8-6 aggregate of 87-118 winning trips were S Kavanagh E Morris B Kavanagh 16-11, D Horne D Rhodes E Bennett 17-15, C Ayling C Warner G Shatwell 20-19

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Horadada Bowls Club

By Barry Evans

In the South Alicante league we had a home match against El Rancho. The game went well for us and we won by 117 shots to 84, picking up 12 points. Our winning rinks were Ron Odell, Peter Davis and Bryan Eatough 26 – 10 Yvonne Hurlock, Wayne Jackson and Barry Evans 23 – 15 Irene Graham, Terry Hucknall and John Hurlock 18 – 15 Carol Linehan, Jack Linehan and Roy Thompson 19 – 12 John Jukes, Dennis Wade and Alan Miller 20 - 15 Not such a good result in the Fed 4’s league where we had an away match against Greenlands. We lost by 39 shots to 58 and congratulations go to our winning rink of Pat Patton, John Goddard, Dennis Wade and Brian Patton 16 – 11 In the Southern league we had a hard match away at San Luis, who were top of the league. We only managed to get 2 points in a 90 to 131 shot defeat. After 12 ends we were 3 rinks up but couldn’t manage to close these games off. Our winning rink was John Jukes, Dennis Wade and Wayne Osguthorpe 16 – 15 There are only 1 game left in each of the Monday and Friday leagues and 2 games in the Fed league. Lets try and finish the season on a high.

La Marina Club Finals The weather was lovely for our Club Finals Weekend and some of the bowling was outstanding. So well done to all the participants from start to finish and best of luck to all those going on to the Champion of Champions.

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The Maples travelled to La Marina and after a pleasant mornings bowling came away with a good result. Final scores were - Total shots for - 100 shots against - 99. Points for 8. Against - 6. Winning rinks -- David Fryatt, Ann Butterworth, Mike Kelly. - 20 shots to 11.

Margaret Stephens, Phil Lockley, John Obrien. - 19 shots to 12.

Janet Webb, Zoe Wilcock, Mel Brown. -- 24 shots to 10. In the Winter league we were away to Monte Mar and we just missed out on a clean sweep, so well done the whole team. final scores were total shots for - 93. shots against - 72. Points for - 10. points against - 2. Winning rinks -- Brian Tomlin, Zoe Wilcock, Jim Wilcock, Barry Collins. - 19 shots to 12. Margaret Stephens, Doreen Watt, Graham Watt, Dave Webb. - 19 shots to 17. Jean Giddings, John Wray, David Giddings, Mike Kelly. - 20 shots to 14. Jean Thompson, Janet Webb, Val Duchart, John Obrien. - 21 shots to 12.

In the Fed Fours we were at home to Horadada, the result was a better one than when we played them on their own rink so well done team. Final score was - total shots for - 58. shots against - 39. Points for - 6 points against - 2. Winning rinks were - Jean Giddings, Jean Thompson, David Giddings, Mel Brown. - 28 shots to 8. John Dowell, Zoe Wilcock, Graham Watt, Jim Wilcock. 19 shots to 15.

The Cedars were at home to Vistabella conquistadors, Final score was - Total shots for - 120. shots against - 85. Points for - 11. points against - 3. Winning rinks were - Jean Giddings, Doreen Watt, Dave Giddings. - 24 shots to 7. Pat Wray, Jim Mclean, John Wray. - 20 shots to 16. John Oleary, Ron Stansfield, Tony Hodges. - 24 shots to 11. Dave Field, Ken Kirton, Graham Watt. - 21 shots to 17.

In the B Division of the Summer League, the Oaks were away to San Miguel Cougers. Final scores were - Total shots for - 124. shots against - 91. Points for - 10. points against - 4. Winning rinks were - Brian Tomlin, Kim Hunter, Jim Wilcock. - 19 shots to 18. Dave Fryatt, Zoe Wilcock, Mel Brown. - 24 shots to 11. Rudy Wattley, Mary Lockley, John Obrien. - 25 shots to 4. Phil Lockley, Val Duchart, Mike Kelly. - 30 shots to 8. A fabulous days bowling for both our teams as we draw near to the finish of the league.

For all enquiries please telephone Haley on 966 84 4399 or go to our web site.

La Siesta Bowls Club By Rod Edgerton

Winter League match between EI and Javea The Moonrakers were at San Miguel Comets and were beaten 14-0 aggregate of 65-165 Wed saw the visit of second placed Javea Green to the Emerald Isle in the winter league and the home team had a fine 10-2 win aggregate 88-63 winners P Heaney S Johnson D Birkett I Brewster 22-7, J Pooley J Westall M Odell C Lindgren 21-13, D Jones M Whitelock J Mulloy J Rimmer 18-15, P Coffey M Riley M Veale M Stacey 12-11 Emerald won the Berleen game, A Brown B Doran M Thomas S Watson 19-16 Thursday saw the Leprechauns play at San Miguel Cherokees and lose 2-6 aggregate of 42-70 winning rink was M Malcolm C Parsons P Creswell F King 18-17 Friday the Cavaliers played at La Marina Ospreys and had a good 10-4 win with an aggregate of 113-88, winners were C Parsons M Whitelock M Stacey 21-8, P Coffey M Odell J Rimmer 20-8, D Jones K Jolliffe D Gerrard 23-14, M Riley M Veale A M Stevenson 19-14 The Claymores played at La Marina Merlins in the morning and came away with a very good 10-4 win aggregate of 132-82 winners were Malcolm D Rhodes A Malcolm 30-7 L Harris M Petty G Shatwell 26-11, R Adams C Warner M Breen 22-12,,B Doran P Creswell E Bennett 19-10 The Outlaws played at home against Quesada Swifts and lost 4-10, aggregate of 82-130, winners were K Griffiths G Dyer T Culpin 2215. There were 2 drawn trips B Taylor A Gower B Donohoe 17-17, A Ede G Smith G Inwood 14-14

Men’s Trips Winners: Arthur Cronk, Jim Freeman, Don Fowkes.

Runners Up: Steven Hindle, Dave McGaw, John Rae. Drawn Pairs Winners: Maureen Kidd, Shirley Hadaway Runners Up: Margaret Finlayson, Don Fowkes Legg Trophy Winner:Don Fowkes Runner Up: Margaret Finlayson Pensioners Urn Winner: John Rae Runner Up: Alex Whyte Mixed Rinks Winners: Hilary and Arthur Cronk, Shirley and Dave Hadaway Runners Up: Ann Stone, Carol Smith, Mike Smith, Mike Stone Mixed Trips Winners: Jean Fowkes, Jim Freeman, Don Fowkes Runners Up: Margaret McLaughlin, Tom Spencer, Alex Whyte Mixed Pairs Winners: Margaret Finlayson, Barry Latham Runners Up: Margaret McLaughlin, Alex Whyte Ladies Pairs WinnersMo Taylor, Margaret Finlayson Runners UpAnne Stone, Carol Smith Men’s PairsWinners Tom Spencer, Alex Whyte Runners UpDave McGaw, John Rae Ladies SinglesWinner: Shirley Hadaway Runner Up: Margaret McLaughlin Men’s Singles Winner: Peter Parsons (Now winner for last 3 years) Runner Up: Dave Taylor

The Apollos had a good game at Emerald Isle Titans getting six well earned points.Sheila Chorley with Sue Jordan and John Ball won 11 ends to win 18-12. Dave Davies with Norman Adcroft and George Richardson also won 11 ends to win 19-16.Dawn & John Taylor with Bill Jordan were down 14-7 on the 11th end. It was 15-15 on the 17th and John managed to draw the shot with his last wood to win 16-15. This win increases the chance of remaining in the 1st Division.

The Pioneers, safely in mid table, entertained San Luis Romulans and won by 8 shots getting 10 points to their opponents 4.Best winning rinks for La Siesta came from Dot Kocsis with Ken Stringfellow and Fay Beattie and equally a win for Hilary Clarke, Joe Kocsis and Pat Reilly .

In the The Fed 4’s the Parakeets lost at home to San Luis Condors the winning rink coming from Tony Campbell, Jim Hudson, Irene Mangan and Alex Morrice The Hoopoes had a similar result away at San Luis the wnning rink coming from Dot Kocsis, Jim Eastwood, Vic Mahomet and Dave Blackie.

The Winter League played had a good result at Bonalba thanks to 3 great games. Doug & Fay Beattie with Tony Campbell and Dave Blackie came back from 6 - 4 down on the 6th end to win 10 of the next 12 ends and finish winners 23 - 7.Derek Smith with Joy and Brian Gardiner and Jean Cooper were 5 all on the 6th end and won the game 24 - 14. Pat & Trish Reilly with Irene Mangan and Jenny Bowman had a nip and tuck game being down 10 -13 on the 17th end and on the final end Irene managed to pick up the jack to our waiting woods, to hold 3 shots and Jenny drew her last wood in to gain 4 shots and gain a 14 - 13 to win. With overall shots scored equal La Siesta came out with a 7 points to 5 win.

The Golds entertained league leaders Country Bowls knowing that a good win would take them to top spot above the leaders. This was managed with a 10-4 win leaving the final games next week for the title to be decided. So all to play for, so lets hope for a good result.

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San Miguel Bowls Club By Pat McEwan What a fantastic result for San Miguel COMETS against Emerald Isle Moonrakers winning 14 nil at home. Excellent scores by Bob Nesbitt, Bob Graham, Bob Donnelly 33-6; Frank Scotthern, Mike Bayfield, Mick Rogers 32-8; Meg Brownlee, Sandra Hannan, Bill Brownlee 25-9; Margaret Mackney, Eileen Potts, Rob Honeywell 2610; Sheila Errington, Val Davis, Jack Jackson 25-13; Dave Champion, Bob Hanton, Brian Errington 24-19. Shots were amazing 165 to SM 65 to EI. The PULSARS only managed to get 4 points away at Vistabella. Well played by Pete Masters, Paul Hayward, John Raby 337; Irene Ward, Anita Brown, Mike Douglas 17-14. Shots were close 102 to SM 106 to VB The APACHES had a bye in the Fed Fours; the CHEROKEES had a good result against

Emerald Isle Leprechauns winning 6 points to 2. Carol Rudge, Dave Johnston, Gail & Fred Willshire 27-16; Val Collier, Lee Sinclair, Rob Honeywell, Lynn Greenland 26-8, Gary Rabys team lost by 1 shot. 70 shots to SM, 42 to EI. The WINTER LEAGUE drew 6 points across, with Noel Davis, Cliff Plaisted, Lynn Greenland, Gary Raby 25-5; Margaret Patterson, Val & Chris Collier, Lin Miller 20-16; Steve Cantleys team had hard lines losing by 2 shots. No Hot Shots this week, well done for last week!!

Shots were 86 to SM 72 against.

In the Southern League, both the JAGUARS and the COUGARS only managed to pick up 4 points. The JAGUARS were away to Monte Mar, and the COUGARS played Greenlands Oaks. Winning teams were Dave Champion, Frank & Barbara Scotthern

San Luis Bowls Club With league positions close; just a few matches left to pick up points and another week of ups & downs for results and weather.

Monday 26th February: Klingons hard fought match, away v SM Meteors; 6-8, shots 101-112. Winners: Pam Lockett, June & Keith Jones 18-16, Janet McEneany, Sheila Cammack, Peter McEneany 20-19, Colin Jackson, Keith Phillips, Giuseppe Galelli 18-13.

Trekkers, useful points home v EI Neptunes; 8-6 shots 118-87.

Winners: Shirley Verity, Jo & Jules Pering 31-10, Bill Webb, Les Bedford, Brian Pocock 25-12, Margaret Roseveare Mags Haines, Derrick Cooper 17-12. Romulans tough day, away v LS Pioneers, 410, 104-115. Winners: Mary Fromson, Mario Cavilla, Geoff Francis 21-18, William Holtham, Chris Lythe, Malcolm Ayton 34-10.

Vulcans BYE. Wednesday 28th Winter League away v Vistabella, excellent result; 10-2, shots 85-75. Winners: Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jules Pering, Russell Marks 17-16, Kath Reid, Neil Morrison, Scott Malden, Ian Kenyon 28-10, Irene Everett, Jo Pering, Brian Pocock, Tom Hill 1615, Lynne Morris, Keith Phillips, June & Keith Jones 15-13. Berleen Trophy, a great result, winners: Pam Lockett, Sheila Cammack, Charlie Marigold, Roy Cordell 17-10.

FED 4’s: Thursday 1st March, Ospreys hard work away at windy Vistabella; 4-4, shots 49-43. Winners: Ann Holland, Giuseppe Galelli, Roy Cordell, Tom Hill 22-9.

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Condors away v LS Parakeets, a good result; 6-2, 66-47. No more information.

Bazas home v LS Hoopoes 6-2, 69 shots-35. Winners: Ralph Jones, Danny McErlean, Cas Blay, Tom Fromson 26-8, Ian Ross, Mary Fromson, Sue Ross, Charlie Marigold 30-8.

Friday 2nd Lions away in the wind & rain v Mazarron Miners; 8-6, 99 shots-78. Winners: Colin Jackson, Keith Phillips, Peter McEneany 21-14, Steve Simmons, Ray Pollock, Roy Cordell 20-9, Pam Lockett, June & Keith Jones 21-6.

Tigers home v Horadada Royals; a good result 12-2, 131shots-90, Winners: Shirley Verity, Jo & Jules Pering 19-9, Beryl Regan, Allen Bowen, Barry Edwards 27-19, Marina Beardsall, Jan & Brian Pocock 22-14, Mags Haines, Peter Fuller, Derrick Cooper 24-12, Irene Everett, Bill Webb, Vic Slater 24-20.

Leopards home v La Manga Crusaders, a good result; 11-0, 136 shots-78. No other information. Pumas away v Q Swans; 4-10, 88 shots-141. Winners: William Holtham, Malcolm Ayton, Ken Dullaway 19-15, Pat Barnes, Ralph Jones, Harry Epsom 31-11.

Tuesday 6th PREMIER 20 K/O FINAL, 2pm home & away v Benitachell. Good Luck San Luis.

Information: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com or contact June Jones, Captain: 691 903 773.

Vistabella Bowls Club S.A.L League Penultimate week. Enterprise Div. Albatrosses v San Miguel Pulsars. Ten valuable points to put as at the top of the league...for now! L Bishop, S Norris & B Dunn 26-12. L Watkins, S Burrows & P Whitehall 21-9. N Burrows, A Brown & E Bishop 1814. G Fisher, S Allman & Gordon Fisher. 20-17. Shots, VB 106(10) 102(4) SM. The Drivers equalled that at home v MonteMar Matadors. P Rafferty, J Neve & Pat Rafferty 35-2...very generous of you! F Barclay, A Leggatt & B Corbishly 23-10. K Hardy, B Pointon & C Thorpe 20-15. D Leggatt, Mo & Martin Foulcer 21-16. Shots, VB 129(10) - 78(4) MM. Voyager league Eagles at Quesada came away with a good draw. S Kirk, Steve & Sue Wilson 23-16.S Buchanon, K Rennison & R Pownall 20-16. N Williams, R Smith & J Harwood 16-11. D Graham, P & Penny Tomkins 16-16. Shots, VB 95(7) - 99(7) Q. WINTER LEAGUE v San Luis. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong...not a good day, only one win, three rinks lost by a narrow margin! Winning team was G Fisher, P Tomkins, C Thorpe & It has happened again. This time the Pathfinders playing at home lost to Greenlands by two points because they lost the overall score by ONE shot again. Thanks John Morgan, Mike Brain and Jeff Collins they won 23-10. The same to Garth Slater, Berni Carr and our Barbara Forshaw winning 22-15 and last but certainly not least thanks to Dave Taylor, Arthur Cronk and Jean Tregoing who won 21-12 . Then it was an Oh Dear for the Explorers playing the Pearls at Quesada where they lost 12- 2. We had one winning rink that comprised of Peter Parsons, Phil Pape and Hilary Cronk 16-12. Travelled up to the BBC for our Winter League and came away frustrated and a bit disappointed with our

29-18; Meg Brownlee, Rob Honeywell, Bill Brownlee 20-7. Rosamond Stockells team lost by 1 shot. Total shots 91 to SM, 124 to GL. No other results received.

REMEMBER OPEN FORUM Thursday 8th March 0930 for 1000 start. This will be followed by a short EGM. Proxy votes are available for anyone unable to attend the EGM. The WASPS starting time on a Wednesday will change as from 4th April due to evening games for the VCL. Please be there for 1300 for 1330 start. Usual times until then.

Still €5 for an afternoons bowling.

For further information on SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB please contact the President Rosamond Stockell, telephone 965329778 or Secretary, Pat McEwan, telephone 966 71 4257.

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Gordon Fisher 21-9. Shots, VB 75(2) - 85(19) SL. Our Berleen team also lost.

FED 4’s. on a very windy day the Vikings were home to San Luis Ospreys. Two wins and one defeat. Winning teams were T French, B Ray, L Barber & B Zelin 18-14. F Barclay, B Ewart, G and C Thorpe 16-13. Shots, VB 43(4) - 49(4) SL. SOUTHERN LEAGUE. Div A Lanzadores v top of the league Quesada Swallows. Tough game, two wins only from G Fisher, S Burrows & Gordon Fisher 24-9. St J Broadhurst, B Norris & K Cuthbert 21-16. Shots, VB 97(4) - 114(10) Q. Picadors at El Rancho, it was never going to be easy but they had two wins from K Hardy, B Pointon & C Thorpe 28-21. D Leggatt, Mo & Martin Foulcer 15-13. Shots, VB 90(4) - 124(10) ER. Div. C Conquistadores away to Greenlands Cedars, one win and a drawn game. R Smith, K Rennison & R Pownall 17-14. Y Ware, P Cadwell & S Wilson 17-17. Shots, VB 85(3) - 129(11) G. Overall it was a bit of a Black Friday!

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El Rancho Bowls Club On Monday the Raiders were away to Horadada Falcons, where there is never an easy game. The Raiders however came away with just the one rink, but with a little more in experience and several close matches. Meanwhile the Pintos had a Bye. On Friday the Mustangs, played host to Vistabella Picadors and played well to take 4 rinks and the overall shots. Sometimes a match can change with a shot or shots sliding through a tight gap or an excellent wood making a shot up from 5 down, it just gives you a good feeling. But I saw good bowls on all rinks and thoroughly enjoyed the match. Geoff Jones, Jane Hamill and Stew Hamill 13-15.

Barbara Jones, Sheila Cooper and Carolyn Harris 22-12. Ann Taylor, Shirley Edwards and Jim Taylor 25-13. Irene Thomson, Jim Gracie, Eddie Thomson 21-28. Judy Foley, Keith Cunningham, David Whitfield 21-12. June Whitworth, Henry Ryder, Richard Lee 22-10.

Meanwhile the Broncos played away to Montemar Toreadors and struggled a little against a strong team on their home mat. Although they came away without a point they have produced some good results recently and it is only a game, to be enjoyed. Membership Brian Taylor on 965 07 7093 or at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966 77 4316 or elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com.

SOUTH ALICANTE WINTER TRIPLES Results/tables Week 17 - 26 February ENTERPRISE DIVISION Vistabella Drivers 129 (10) Vistabella Albatrosses 106 (10) Quesada Pearls 122 (12) San Miguel Meteors 112 (8) Emerald Isle Titans 103 (8)

Janet Parsons showed how it should be done. Not a win so far this week, what can Friday bring? The Merlins entertained the E.I. Claymores in the morning and managed to lose this one as well 10-4. Perhaps it was the drizzly rain that affected us. Bill Jones, George Furzer and Reg Jackson won 24-21 and the only other victors were Barry and Wendy Latham and Jean Tregoing 18-14. Disaster week with all losing. In other words the other E.I. team of the Cavaliers came over to us and won 10-4. The only two rinks to win were Don and Jean Fowkes and Tom Spencer 19-17 and Dave Hadaway, Mike and Anne Stone.

Monte Mar Matadors 78 (4) San Miguel Pulsars 102 (4) La Marina Explorers 92 (2) San Luis Klingons 101 (6) La Siesta Apollos 85 (6)

P W D L Vistabella Albatrosses 17 63 4 35 San Luis Klingons 17 63 3 36 Quesada Pearls 17 58 4 40 San Miguel Meteors # 17 53 4 45 Emerald Isle Titans 17 54 3 45 Vistabella Drivers * 17 51 5 46 La Marina Explorers 17 42 3 57 La Siesta Apollos 17 38 2 62 San Miguel Pulsars 17 34 4 64 Monte Mar Matadors * 17 37 2 63 # 1 Point deducted for reporting infringement * 2) deducted for failing to field a full Side

O/W 13 12 10.5 13 8.5 8 7 5 4.5 3.5

Diff 404 208 270 147 68 56 -131 -351 -296 -375

Pts 156 153 141 135 128 121 101 88 81 81

DISCOVERY DIVISION San Luis Trekkers 118 (8) La Marina Pathfinders 99 (6) San Miguel Comets 165 (14) Greenlands Sycamores 81 (2)

Emerald Isle Neptunes 87 (6) Greenlands Maples 100 (8) Emerald Isle Moonrakers 65 (0) Quesada Diamonds 104 (12)

P W D L O/W San Luis Trekkers 15 61 4 31 14 Quesada Diamonds 15 55 2 33 10 San Miguel Comets 15 50 1 39 8 Greenlands Maples 15 48 1 41 8 La Marina Pathfinders 15 46 2 42 7 Emerald Isle Neptunes * 15 45 0 45 9 El Rancho Pintos 15 45 2 43 7 Greenlands Sycamores ** 15 26 2 62 3 Em Isle Moonrakers * # 15 24 2 64 2 * 2) deducted for failing to field a full side ** 4) deducted for failing to field a full side # 1 point deducted for reporting infringement

Diff 440 233 236 106 120 113 81 -625 -704

Pts 154 132 117 113 108 106 106 56 51

VOYAGER DIVISION La Siesta Pioneers 115 (10) Quesada Rubies 99 (7) Horadada Falcons 117 (12) Mazarron Mariners 99 (12)

result which showed a 10-2 loss. John

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Mazarron Mariners Quesada Rubies Vistabella Eagles * Horadada Falcons San Luis Vulcans # La Siesta Pioneers Country Bowls Flamingos # * El Rancho Raiders San Luis Romulans *

San Luis Romulans 104 (4) Vistabella Eagles 95 (7) El Rancho Raiders 84 (2) Country Bowls Flamingos 74 (2) P 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 15 15

W 51 53 52 48 46 44 36 32 27

D 7 2 5 4 5 4 3 3 5

L O/W 32 10 35 10 33 8 38 8 39 10 42 9 57 5 55 5 58 3

* 2) deducted for failing to field a full Side # 1 point deducted for reporting infringement

Diff 250 285 136 111 65 68 -77 -358 -480

Pts 129 128 123 116 116 110 82 77 63

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Golf Course Review – La Serena The La Serena Beach and Golf Resort is located close to Los Alcazares and within a short 10 minute drive from San Javier airport.The main feature of the course is the 500 year old Torre del Rame, which I am informed was originally built as a watch tower for pirates from North Africa.The course designer was Manuel Pinero the former Ryder Cup star from the winning 1985 team who has created an excellent test of golf with water hazards on sixteen of the eighteen holes positioned to catch shots which are short in length and with a left to right ball flight.

To find the golf course travelling on the AP7 motorway from the North leave the motorway at exit 790 and follow signs for Los Alcazares (centro).After immediately passing under the AP7 motorway, take the first exit signposted ‘camino’ and La Serena golf and follow this narrow road for approx 1km passing the course on your left and with the motorway parallel and to your right. At the junction at the end of the road turn left passing over a small roundabout and the clubhouse is on your left after approx 150 metres. Travelling from the south also leave the motorway at exit 790 but then turn immediately right and you will be on the narrow road to the course as described above.

The clubhouse is modern and large in size with excellent restaurant, shower, toilet, locker and changing facilities suitable for one hundred players and a well stocked professional shop.

In my opinion this is what I call a ‘Marmite’ golf course because you will either love it or hate it.

The designer has included water hazards on sixteen of the eighteen holes and additionally has strategically positioned bunkers in the ‘bail out’ areas on the opposite side of the fairway to the water hazards.Whilst this appears at first to be a golfer’s nightmare, in truth any player of average playing ability should be able to position the ball away from the trouble on the course.

If however you hit the golf ball short and ‘crooked’ to the right with a big slice you will find this course testing on the patience and costly on the pocket given the price of new golf balls.

The course opens with a difficult long 494 metre or 544 yard (yellow tees) par 5 hole, which is flanked for the whole length by water on one side and out of bounds on the other and you, will be more than happy to start your round with a par on this hole.The front nine holes

do present the better golfer with some good birdie opportunities but if you get too aggressive and take liberties with the course it will jump up and bite you.The back nine is the tougher of the two ‘halves’ and there are some ‘interesting’ holes and in particular the 292 metre or 321 yard (yellow tees) 10th and the 275 metre or 303 yard (yellow tees) 13th holes with water in front of the greens are ‘make your mind up’ holes where you can either play the ‘percentages’ or hope that ‘fortune favours the brave’ and take on the course designer and be more positive with your shot selection.The course is usually in good condition and well maintained and is one that you should seriously consider playing when arranging your golfing trip, if you like Marmite of course!

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Gold category winners 40 members and guests competed in a Stableford competition on a very short course! Most of the tee boxes were under repair so the male members found themselves playing their 2nd shots from some very different places, in some cases they were too close to the green!

High scores were expected and because of this we were not disappointed.

The best score of the day came from Scotsman Jim Imrie, scoring 41 points playing of 5 handicap. Apart from the tee boxes the course was in good condition but the greens for most of us proved to be a little tricky, that is unless your name happens to be Bill Wylie who managed to drop his tee shot 3 ft. from the pin on his N.T.P. Hole 16 and sink the putt for his birdie 2 earning him a cool €70 it being the only 2! Results: Best guest T. Maguire 25 points. N.T.P.´S hole 3 M. Skipperud. Hole 5 O. Rong, hole 13 T. Svensen, hole 16 B. Wylie.

Bronze cat: 3rd S. Twentyman 31 pts. 2nd L. Holmberg 36 pts. 1st A. Kilnes 38 pts. Silver cat: 3rd B. Gillies 32 pts. 2nd R. Nilsen 35 pts. 1st K. Aasebo 39 pts. Gold cat: 3rd T. Svensen 32 pts. 2nd G. Cromm 35 pts. 1st J. Imrie 41 pts.

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Rockets Golf Society at St James Gate On a wet Tuesday morning we left to go up the AP 7 for our away game at Font de LLop. Hopefully we were hoping it would cease but we were wrong.

We had one of our best turnout ever of 28 players and I must congratulate them for all turning up on such a wet day. We were playing for the Inaugural Trophy and the format was Medal and some decent scores were returned considering the weather.

Inaugural Trophy winners

Alfies Golf Society - 1st Rd Eclectic Cup & Keys Bar Trophy St Andrews 29 members and guests from Alfie's GS travelled to Vistabella GC for the second meeting of the year on February 22nd. It was the first round of the Eclectic Cup and the golfers played for The Keys Bar Trophy St. Andrews which was the first time this cup was played for.

We had a later than normal start time at 12:20 but despite the delays all members of the society managed to make it back to the bar before it got dark. The course was ok but the fairways could do with some water but the new 7 holes make the course a full 18 hole golf course.

The presentation was held back at Alfies’s bar where a buffet was enjoyed by all the players, kindly donated by Alfie’s bar. We continued with the 2 categories “GOLD” & “SILVER” but the performance of the day was made by Gulli Kristjansson who played off a handicap of 5.

Winner of the day in the silver division was Rita Potters with 37 stableford pts alas Rita had to leave before the presentations were made.

Second went to Luke Branch with 36 stableford another solid performance from Luke to compliment his performance at Villamartin..

The Winner of the gold division was Gulli Kristjansson who had a magnificent score of 40 points playing off a handicap of 5. Second place went to Ove Collin who also had 40 points playing off 19 but was pipped by Gulli on countback.

Best Guest went to Mac McClean with 32 stableford points.

Nearest the pin in the 2nd – Sponsored by ‘The Street Restaurant’ went to match secretary Joe Murphy. Nearest the pin on the11th– sponsored by ‘The Auld Dubliner‘ went to Gulli Kristjansson.

Nearest the Pin in 2 shots on the 17th - sponsored by ’The Celtic Drop’ went to Ove Collin. Longest Drive Drive on 14th was won by Gulli Kristjansson The Blind pairs was won by our Captain Ian Ingledew and Harry Conrad

Winner Gold Division – Gulli Kristjansson

Many thanks to our sponsors, our committee for their hard work in the background, and to Mike Probert from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services for arranging our day.

To Rose and Jim and staff at Alfie’s Bar for their support throughout the year.

Big Thank you to Dana Connell for organising the charity raffle and prizes.

And finally thanks to all the members for supporting Alfies Golf Society.

The next venue will be held at Las Ramblas on March 29th 2018 where we will be playing for the Terry Owen memorial Trophy

Results: Gold Category – 1st Malcolm Anderson 78, 2nd Mike Davies 79, 3rd Arfer Williams 82 on c/b Silver Category - 1ST Ken Hopkins 72 2nd M Hithersay 74 P Mutter 80 Nearest Pin: R Smith, P Wilkinson, M Anderson, M Davies Longest Drive: R Swift, Best Guest S Jones 74 Winner of the Inaugural Trophy Ken Hopkins Nett 72 After the game we returned to our new home the St James’s Gate Pub to a lovely Cottage Pie and chips, freshly prepared by Lynn the chef and supplied by the Hughie and Laura, mine Hosts, and served by a smashing waiter Kevin.

After stuffing ourselves we went onto the presentation of prizes with the lovely Laura Downes presenting them ,for which we thank her, If anyone would like to join our friendly Society or just want a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678 849 142 or email sanmigron@gmail.com. If you are in the pub see Kevin behind the bar

Monday 5th - Sunday 11th March, 2018 ADVERTISING HOTLINE 637 227 385 LEADER San Miguel Golf Society at Vistabella The Med Bar GS Poldark-like, overcast El Raso & El Valle conditions greeted the Forecast for this days outing was not very pleasant but all 20 players turned up at the course on time.

Many had second thoughts as most of us met up in El Raso before heading down to el Valle.

On the way down on the motorway it started to rain but full of hope we all carried on. On teeing off, the starter stated that at 11.am the rain would come. He was wrong as it started to rain at 11.05, only lightly for a few minutes. By 11.45 it was pouring down but most of us plodded on.

It soon eased off and after that we only had intermittent rain but it was getting a bit chilly. The course was in a lovely condition and was enjoyed by all Results for this outing: Gold division and overall winner was Alan Gifford with 32 points, Gold division runner up, Jeff Ellis Silver division winner was Phil Harris with 25 points on count back, Silver division runner up, Buck Taylor Nearest the pins on par 3 Martin Morgan, Andy Trefry, Jeff Ellis & Phil Harris, Nearest the pin in 2 on par 4 was Jeff Ellis, Nearest the pin in 3 on par 5 was Ray Muttocks 2`s pot was not won and will be carried on to next outing, Football card winners: Eric Owens & Phil Harris

thirty nine members and three guests at Vistabella. In terms of playing the newlyadded 7 holes, most were Vistabella virgins.

Most of the participants were impressed by the lay-out. However, the rock-hard fairways meant even duffed shots ran like balls on buggy paths. As always at this course, the undulating greens sorted out men from the boys.

Sadly, again, slow play was an issue with some groups taking more than 5 hours to complete the round. The knock-on effect led to early flights waiting in the clubhouse for more than 2 hours for the presentation. Ready golf, gents!

Surprisingly, given the new holes and tricky greens, the scoring in all categories was worthy of praise. Top score of the day belonged to Brian Butler (winning on countback from Mike Inns) with a magnificent 39 points. This week’s Abacus prize was sponsored by Adrian Rudge, golf professional at Vistabella. Instead of the usual bottle of red wine, the bottom scorer – John Osborne received a voucher for an obviously much-needed golf lesson from Adrian.

The day’s results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Norman Padmore (35), 3rd Norman McBride (38), 2nd Mike Inns (39) and 1st Brian Butler (39 points on CB)

Silver Category: 4th Theo Boelhower (32 on CB), 3rd Brian Mulligan (33), 2nd Roger Webb (34), and 1st Phil De Lacy (36 points)

Helena and Paolo Trophy We were greeted with mixed weather at Font del Llop where we competed for the above trophy sponsored by the proprietors of the La Marina Sports Centre.

Some impressive scores resulted and will mean several handicap reductions.

A special mention for Steve Jones, who must have been disappointed not to take home the trophy with his score of 42 points. However, Lynn Leigh with a magnificent total of 43 points took the trophy and Steve had to settle for two nearest the pins.

The gold award went to Steve Warner with 34 points, who also collected a ntp prize. The other ntp went to Jimmy Scott.

Only one 2 which was won by Jeff Wisniewski.

Our next meeting is a return to Alicante golf on 15th March, first tee 1010 at a cost of 45 euros. Contact Alan Craig 634347788 as soon as possible as the list of players is almost complete, and Alan will be trying to get extra tee times.

Our next social function is a quiz night on 13th march. Please contact Iain Lyall on 634 326 451 if you wish to attend.

Best guest was Roy Foster with 36 points, with Joan Balkwill in runner-up position.

Our thanks to the staff at Vistabella for their contribution to the day.

Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Tony Smale a call on 628227687 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers. Next week we will be at Hacienda Del Alamo.

Eurogolf Monthly Stabelford and Tuesday TOFFS at La Marquesa On Thursday 1st March Eurogolf played a stableford off the plates. Although the weather was fine to begin with a strong wind developed later on but there were still some great scores made. The top 4 scores were 1st Terry Sayers 40 2nd Gloria Manning 39 c/b 3rd Pam Welsh 39 4th Martin Welsh 38 c/b Cat 1 1st Sue Forbes 37 2nd Pete Cleaver 36 Cat 2 1st Diane Bailey 38 2nd Morag Turner 37 Cat 3 1st Colin Hobden 38 2nd Sharon Horne 37 March Stableford winner Terry Sayers Best front 9 John Hill 20 Best back 9 John Barraclough 20 NTP´s 5th Fred Reeve 11th John Barraclough 12th in 2 Steve Sayers 15th John

Las Ramblas Social Club Golf Monday it was the Yellow Peril Competition and the winning team with a score of 136 pts were Geoff Biggerstaff, John Conway, Olga Douglas and Nigel.

Barraclough 17th Pete Cleaver Football draw Bob Adkins Paul Manning Robin Richards Colin Hobden and Dave Nichols.

TUESDAY TOFFS On Tuesday 27th February it was a grey rainy day so some people chose not to play and out of those that did only 20 actually completed the course. Overall winners 1st David Valentine 46 2nd George McCallum 40 3rd Felix Mallon 38 4th Pino Perito 37 Cat 1 1st Malcolm Foskett 35 c/b 2nd Albert Cowley 35 Cat 2 1st Ann Rogers 37 2nd Alan Venables 34 Cat 3 1st Eamonn Divine 36 c/b Monique Reeve 36 Football draw Ian Turner Pino Perito Colin Hobden x 2 and Monique Reeve.

Playa Flamenca Walking Football Tournament attracts UK Entries

1st Lindsay Forbes 35 pts. 2nd Peter Wickham on a count back 35 Pts. 3rd Alan Douglas 33 pts. 4th Dave Pulling 31 pts. 5th on a count back of the last 3 holes Heinz Lei 29 pts.

The Playa Flamenca Walking Wanderers winners of THE PRIDE OF SPAIN AWARD are holding their annual Walking Football competition for The Keith Wightman Memorial Trophy

2´s Club: Peter Wickham, Alan Douglas and once AGAIN John Conway.

The competition consists of 10 teams with 2 teams over from the U.K. Coventry and Hartshill

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Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (G, S,B & open to all) went to Kyree Skarsmoen, Roger Webb, John Osborne and Joan Balkwill.

Anyone wishing to join our society is welcome and we can either be contacted by e-mail at: medbargolf2016@gmail.com or pop into the bar where all details can be left and we will get in touch with you

Friday we played the Counters Game and the winning team with 93 pts. were Dave Pulling, Rod Doel, Maria Oldenziei and Albert.

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Gold Category: 4th Bjorn Petterson (34), 3rd Tony Smale (35), 2nd Robin Eastman (37), and 1st Mike Greaterox (37 points on CB)

Thanks to Steve and his staff at the med bar and bistro, our next outing is at Font de Llop on 13/3/18

On Wdnesday we played a Stableford and on a calm and pleasant morning the results were as follows:

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The club is well sponsored by :- Ibex Insurance, Avalon Funeral Plans, Pablo's Bar and Bistro and Gogartys Irish Pub La Zenia The Playa Flamenca Walking Wanderers play on Mondays from 4pm at the C.D.M. Sports centre where they will always welcome new members. For further information please contact: bobbyg2542@hotmail.com

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON (Wee Rockers), Phil Waller, (Angels), John Walker (El Capitan), Alan Preston (Las Rosas), John Spencer (Las Rosas) Highest Check-out: Jeff Ward (porter House) 147 [T20, T17, D18]

Match Results for 1st March 2018 Division A Hub Hyenas Wee Rockers El Capitan Porter House

8-4 8-4 9-3 8-4

Junction Jackals Angels Las Rosas Tavern

Division B Junction Jaguars Fire Station Hen's Teeth Pint depot Queens

9-3 7-5 3-9 3-9

Hub Hellraisers Amigos Misfits Ale House Porter House Bees

Hub Hyenas El Capitan Porter House Junction Jackals Angels Las Rosas Wee Rockers Tav ern Oldies

P 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Pts 30 27 24 24 20 17 16 13

Legs 8 9 8 4 4 3 8 4

Ale House Junction Jaguars Amigo's Misfits Porter House Bees Pint Depot Queens Hen's Teeth Fire Station Hub Hellraisers

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

15 11 10 8 5 3 2 1

9 9 5 9 3 3 7 2

El Capitan v Las Rosas 9-3 Well what a match that must have been with some cracking scored from both teams. John Walker clocked up 180 no.3 along with 3 x 140, 132 and 121.

El Capo’s, please remember to rotate the dart board occasionally as Johnny is wearing out treble 20! Las Rosas put up a good fight and two of their chaps, Alan Preston and John Spencer also hit the max.

Other than that, the result sheet was bereft of the actual finishes so presumably there weren’t spectacular 3-darters?

League Table

180’s: John Walker x 2 (El Capitan); Joe Miller (Hub Hyenas); Harvey Lane (Porter House Bees); Aroldas Klimonis (El Capitan), Eugene Gillespie (Tavern); Paul Durrant (Hyenas) Jeff Ward (Porter House); Andy Rutter x (Junction Jackals); Lee Maiden (Junction Jackals); Angela Garside (Tavern Oldies), Mark Todd (Junction Jackals), Edmundus (Daddy) Klimonis (El Capitan), Alan Havelock

Porter House v Tavern Oldies Unfortunately, The Tavern turned up with only four players. This turned out to be an advantage for them as they were all very good players.

They took the first triple with Rob Hindle finishing D8 against a strong Porter House triple of Ward, Rouffignac and Newberry. The Tavern conceded the second triple and then were not strong enough to hold Sid Cross,140, Toddy and Tufty Ayres finishing D18.

Although Graham Solomon MOTM for the Tavern hitting 100. Sid Cross then hit 140 and D20 with Toddy to finish the first doubles.

Solomon 2x100 and D3 and Brown won the next against Colonel Sanderson and Tufty.

At 4-2 to The Porters the 5 singles began with their check out star Cocky Ward finishing on a 120 Shanghai T20, 20, D20 to win his game. Yvonne Roofrack lost to Ian Brown D6. Sid MOTM Cross 20.

D20 beat Chapman. Before Tufty Ayres sealed a victory for the Porters with D1.

The final game of the very sporting evening concluded with Chapman playing his second single beating Toddy D1. Leaving Porters 8-4 winners. Report by Gnasher Pint Depot Queens: Postponed match against Angels and this week’s game against PH Bees Well the Queens had two matches this week. The first one was the

Cadena Sunrise Bowling - Week 18 The Bandits Alley Gators Strike Force The Phantoms Pin Pals 999s Top Performers Hi/Game Hi/Game+H/Cap Hi/Series Hi/Series+H/Cap 1 Sol Amigos 2 Gi Gi's Hookers 3 Strike Force 4 Pin Pushers 5 S***T Happens 6 Pin Pals 7 Sunrise Colegas 8 999s 9 Alley Gators 10 Alley Cats 11 The Bandits 12 The Phantoms

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6 8 4 8 0 4

Ladies Ingrid Wilms Maddie Penfold Lynne Ailsby Ingrid Wilms P 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54

W 46 45 45 44 41 40 37 34 33 33 33 0

D L 0 26 1 26 0 27 1 27 0 31 0 32 0 35 0 38 0 39 0 39 0 39 0 72

Sunrise Colegas Pin Pushers Alley Cats S***T Happens Gi Gi's Hookers Sol Amigos 181 220 503 556 Tot 37413 37617 37628 36777 37975 37303 37711 36347 37137 36893 36844 28080

Gents Barry Tolson Barry Tolson Marco Flores Gary Duffield Gms 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54

Av 692 696 696 681 703 690 698 673 687 683 682 520

Hi-G 829 822 824 831 851 846 785 778 790 775 827 520

248 261 557 612

Hi-S Pts 2319 92 2359 91 2269 90 2234 89 2418 82 2337 80 2259 74 2142 68 2173 66 2178 66 2245 66 1560 0

Carp R Us Carp R Us Fishing Club The second round of the Spring Series was fished on the Eden stretch of the Segura. After recent work by Carp-R-Us and The Lime Bar (thank you for your efforts) most pegs are now usable and there are now four easy access pegs.

The stretch may not provide hectic sport but generally most people catch, as was the case in todays match.

First was Tom Marshall with 4.44kg caught on pole and feeder using bread. Second was Steve Collins with 3.22kg caught on pole with maggot. Third was Jeremy Fardoe with 3.18kg and fourth Steve Fell with 2.52kg.

The club is always keen to get new members. If you are interested contact the secretary, Steve Fell, on 634 379 081.

Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or on our Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

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rescheduled match against the Angels. We knew it wouldn't affect the stats on the table win, lose or draw and the Queens did lose 10-2, but it was good to play nevertheless. Phil Waller was in great form scoring 180 and 3 140's. Doubles came for Paul (3) Steve (2), Phil (2) Dave (2) and Martin (1). Queens Pam and Rachel played well in their singles ensuring it wasn't a whitewash. Man of the match: Phil for the Angels and shared between Pam and Rachel for the Queens.

Next game on the regular Thursday was against Porter House Bees.

The Queens had some respectable scores in the first half and so did the Bees but they just edged it by getting their doubles a little quicker so it looked like the Queens were heading for a 6-0 deficit at half time but Queen Maggie (helped by Ali) stopped the rot and we took one game. Other doubles for the Bees came from Ivan, Eddie, Edward (2) and Gilly and so it was 5-1 at half time.

On to the singles. Great games between all players and Mike, Ivan and Eddie took the first 3 singles. Queens Pam and Maggie then took the next 2 and Edward the last one so it finished 9-3 to the Bees. Man of the Match: Edward for the Bees and Maggie for the Queens.

Reports by Cheryl Sleath- (now retired of Eduardo’s Vet Surgery) Fire Station v Amigos Misfits Well Green Watch from the Fire Station hit the ground running in their first shout this week. Amigos Sonya (117), Paul Lock (84, 85) and Dickie 89, 70, D10 may have rattled them but not for long. The trio of Viv Perryman, Roger Phipps and Ralph Christie’s D7 evened things up despite a couple of 90+ scores by Amigo Lowe. Captain Cooper then took the 3rd triple for her trio with D2. In the Pairs, it was much the same, tit for tat, with ladies Tracey and Sue (D17) getting the first. Ralph and Roger were no match for Lowe (03) and Lovely Leah’s 95, 115, D5 though but Viv and Terry Bridger doused the Misfits flames with Terry scoring 92, 76 and D1 to bring the half time score to 3-3. In the singles, Firemen Roy Walters 117, 81, D10 rather chompled Ronnie Farrell’s baubles, but Sonya rallied again for her team with 92, D2 against Ralph to level it up again. Paul Lock then took the Misfits ahead with D2 out. Firelady Sue 84, D20 (MOTM) faced down Leah (MOTM) and then Phipps and Captain Les Adams did the final damage to see the The Fire Station gain their 2 match points and 7 legs on the League Table.

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Shoddy Torry disappoint in rain soaked defeat

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h dear, oh dear, 2 steps forward and 1 step back, I fear!! After 2 spirited displays, Torry have slipped back to bad old ways, that of not taking chances and gifting opposition silly goals. When will they learn - if ever!

Having said that, it doesn't help that they have yet to field the same team in consecutive weeks since the beginning of the season (for whatever reason).

Take this latest debacle for example. Out went Borja and Tenza from last weeks victory at Benferri, replaced by youth product Mani and new signing Silver. Silvestre Lopete Wiliamsola (aka Silver) hails from Guinea Ecuatorial, is a striker, his previous club was Alcasser of preferente division group 2, and he was signed during the week.

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close range, allowing Torry keeper Vidal to make a routine save.

Pinoso CF ............................2

Torry got their act together, making a number of raids on Pinoso's goal, but alas they all came to nothing.

It appears that the potential new owners have been to a number of different locations in Africa recently, talent spotting, and could be taking over the club as early as next Thursday, when a meeting with club directors has been scheduled.

(if ever) the Vicente Garcia grandstand is to be reopened, for the sight of a few hundred fans getting soaked in the second half was not the best PR advertisement. Thank god that my memory is still reasonably good, for it was virtually impossible writing notes whilst holding an umbrella, as my clothes and equipment became wetter and wetter surely the press should be afforded some sort of protection from the elements?

In my (and many other Torry fans) opinion, their number one priority should be determining when

Jose Maria should have put the visitors ahead after only 2 mins, but he badly mishit his shot from

Against the run of play on 8 mins, a delightful through ball split a half asleep Torry defence, allowing Victor the simple task of sliding the ball home from 10 yards. Back came Torry, equalizing some 7 minutes later through a wonder goal New boy Silver crossed from the right to the far post, where Samu was lurking with intent. His overhead kick looped over keeper Omar, slotting just inside the far post, making it 2 in 2 starts for this very impressive front man.

On 25 mins, a long range effort by Perea was tipped around the post by Vidal, then 10 mins later up the other end, Samu forced a similar reaction save from Omar. Juampe was almost left with egg on his face on 38 mins, his sloppy pass was intercepted by Perea, whose first time effort eased just wide of the far post.

With seconds remaining of the first half, Ramon seized on a loose ball whilst Torry defenders watched on, allowing him space to drill home what turned out to be the winning goal.

Torry’s Reserve English keeper Kian

responsibility this time. Samu or Silver would have been obvious choices, but no, it was midfielder Pablo Coria who slammed the spot kick against the post, before being scrambled away to safety.

Apart from a halfhearted appeal for handball inside the box, Torry never really looked like getting that elusive equaliser. As it transpired, they needed to thank their lucky stars that they didn't concede another, for late in the game, Sergio missed an absolute sitter when put through with just Vidal to beat.

Next weekend, Torry visit Callosa who are just above them in the league.

Table below at time of going to press

Pedreno's half time talk must have been good, for only 2 minutes into the new half, following a goalmouth scramble, Silver shot wide of the post, although he really should have buried it.

Beltran (somebody tell him that a no 9 is meant to score goals!) hit a decent long range effort which was well saved, before Walid was brought down in the area for a penalty. The last (and only other) time Torry have had a pen this season was at Hercules, and that was missed

by Beltran (who else?), so it was a relief that he was not given the

Win for Scotland Women at Pinatar Arena A

comprehensive 2-0 win for Scotland against New Zealand was played out at Pinatar Arena on Saturday afternoon in the first of a double header between the two teams in 72 hrs.

Man City striker Jane Ross opened the scoring for Scotland late in the first half with Arsenal winger Lisa Evans making sure of the win with just 10 mins of the game remaining.

While Scotland dominated for long periods of the game they had to withstand a period of New Zealand pressure, particularly in the 2nd half.

However, Sophie Howard and Jen Beattie formed a solid partnership at the heart of the Scotland defence and the pair looked

Gran Alacant Oldies Walking Football

The two nations meet again tomorrow, Tuesday, in a game that kicks off at 11am

comfortable under the pressure applied by the New Zealand attacking line.

The two teams will meet again at Pinatar on Tuesday

morning in a game that kicks off at 11am.

Scotland are in Spain in preparation for their World Cup qualification campaign

which begins in April when they will face Switzerland away from home and Poland at the Paisley 2021 Stadium in a double header.

On a beautiful sunny afternoon a record number of 16 players took part in the weekly session of the Gran Alacant Oldies Walking Football. It was also the day that the sponsored shirts were handed out to the players.

The club thanks the five Gran Alacant business sponsors for providing the shirts. They are Homefinders estate agent, Gran Alacant Properties estate agent, La Paletta restaurant, Hispania bar/restaurant and Gran Alacant Advertiser magazine,.

The shirts were supplied and printed by Bumblebee printing.

A further 25 shirts have since been ordered by players who want to have their own. and by at least one sponsor who is hanging a shirt on the inside wall of his bar.

We play every Thursday afternoon of the year on the outside pitch at the Gran Alacant Sports Centre.

No tackling, no contact, equals no injuries. Just come and enjoy yourselves.

Any questions please email me at laneinspain@hotmail.com

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