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MISSING IRISHMAN WAS BEATEN TO DEATH T

orrevieja judge, Juana Lรณpez Hoyos, has heard that Carl Carr, the Irishman who disappeared last September in the Orihuela Costa and whose body was unearthed last week in Rojales, was beaten to death.

The four people in custody, and charged with his murder and concealment of the body, are

two men and two women, understood to be of British, Irish and Spanish Nationality.

The Spanish press reports that one of the individuals is being investigated for the murder of Carl Carr while the other three are said to have helped bury the body along the motorway between Benijรณfar and Algorfa, close to Rojales.

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All four have been detained in custody following their ‘behind closed doors’ court appearance.

A fifth person, a woman, was arrested, charged with a crime of false testimony, although she was later released.

Formal charges are usually laid just before the start of the trial as those in custody are still under investigation'.

The investigation, which is still being carried out by the Civil Guard, has yet to rule out a settling of accounts for drugs, given the background of the 38-year-old Irishman, who was imprisoned for 8 years in Dublin in 2008 for possession of cocaine and heroin.

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However, Carr’s heartbroken mum, in confirming that her son was the man Spanish police had found dead, insisted that his killing had nothing to do with drugs.

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She said that his description by the media as a drugs baron was a long way from the truth and that his arrest in 2008 was simply a case of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time. “He was paid to pick a bag up for a colleague and he

had no idea that it was full of drugs”. “Indeed the Spanish police have now told me his death has nothing to do with drugs”.

Once he served his sentence Carr moved to the Vega Baja where he hoped to make a fresh start.

He was believed to be working in bars and doing odd jobs in order to pay his way.

The dead man was last seen in Cabo Roig in the early hours of September 16,with his British girlfriend Danielle Coupe, who has since appealed on social media for information about his whereabouts. The expat hairdresser confirmed that she was aware that arrests had taken place but added: "I can’t say anything, I’m not allowed."

A secrecy order preventing officials from making any official comment, and designed to protect the ongoing criminal investigation which is still in its early stages, is understood to have been placed over the case.

Carr’s body was found a short distance from a concrete tomb that was discovered in 2006 in Catral containing the bodies of two Dublin criminals, the leader of the infamous Westies crime gang Shane Coates, and his friend Stephen Sugg.

Carl's family says that they are in touch with the Irish Embassy in Madrid as they are trying to find out when they can take his body back home.

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Keeping you safe in Alicante Province PROVINCIAL FIREFIGHTERS covering an area that stretches from Denia in the north to Pilar de la Horadada in the south, and inland to Villena and PInoso, have carried out a total of 8,460 interventions in 2018, which translates into 23 daily actions in all 141 municipalities of the province, an emergency every 62 minutes of every day.

The most common type of turnout was their attendance at natural fires, a total of 1,065. Interventions in forest environment numbered 156, rural fires 435 and vegetation 474.

The second most common attendance was their assistance to the elderly and infirm, people who live alone and have not been seen by their neighbours for some time, a typology that is growing year on year as a result of the increasing number of elderly people, mainly Europeans, who have lost their partner. In many cases the bomberas are called out by friends or relatives who are concerned for the welfare of an individual. In statistical figures these account for about 3 door openings per day.

Of growing concern are the actions derived from traffic accidents, which in 2018 totalled 719 of which 257 were to extinguish vehicle fires. In addition, they have been required to release people from vehicles at 292

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accidents, many involving death or serious injuries.

They have extinguished 700 fires in houses, both high rise apartments and single storey homes, with many of the fires starting in kitchens, electrical or even caused by lit candles.

They advise that people are particularly careful in the kitchen, particularly when dealing with hot water or cooking oils. They also highlighted electrical network overloads the necessity of keeping chimneys clean. Of necessity, they state is a requirement for homes to fit smoke detectors and alarms and to ensure that the batteries are regularly checked.

Housing interventions also include those originating from material damage, the collapse of walls or buildings. In 2018, there were 358. In addition to this, there were another 197 rescue actions from broken down elevators.

The Mountain Rescue Group has had to deal with more than a hundred rescues carried out on hillsides or even caves and pot holes. In these cases, with the assistance of a Hawk Alpha 1 helicopter, which flies from dawn to dusk, firefighters have also carried out a further 118 urban rescue actions as well as a dozen searches for people who have been reported as lost.

Firefighters were also called upon to attend to a total of 308 bee wasp nests.

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SAMARITANS NOW IN LA MARINA Samaritans in Spain is proud to announce the Opening of its newest Drop In Centre in La Marina.

Situated in the Herbalist on Consum Square Samaritans Trained Listeners will be on Duty every Monday Morning from 10am until 2pm

As well as receiving visitors the Samaritans on Duty are also trained to receive phone calls from all over Spain, and the Islands. Should you have an emotional issue OR just want to talk then why not pop in on a Monday.

They are there to support the Community in the La Marina area for any person with emotional issues that want to talk face to face with a Listener.

The La Marina Drop In is the latest Samaritans Office to open to support Local Communities. As well as the Main Drop in in Punta Prima Samaritans supports people from

Offices in Madrid, Sotogrande (Costa del Sol), Mazarron (Costa Calida) and Campello (Costa Blanca North).

We are always looking for Volunteers, so if you have time available and think you have what it takes to be a Volunteer then please call in and talk to us.

We also have a thriving Shop in Punta Prima which hosts a Coffee Morning every Wednesday.

Remember Calls to Samaritans are FREE so contact us on Freephone 900 525 100

Email us at: pat@samaritansinspain.com Or Message 634 325 906 to organise a WhatsApp call.

Pop into Age Concern for a cuppa AGE CONCERN is renowned for offering a vast range of welfare services and vital assistance to people in need. People contact us for a whole host of reasons and usually it is physical help, mobility assistance or provision of equipment. However, it is little known that we care for people in other ways.

Loneliness can be just as debilitating as a physical problem.

So, so many ex-pats living in Spain for many years, sadly, lose their nearest and dearest. Loving families are many miles away. Neighbours, although caring, have friends or commitments and cannot always be to hand when you just need a little conversation. For males and females of all ages, Age Concern could fill the gap between living 24/7 alone or enjoying a bit of company with people in similar situations.

At our Day Centre at Calle Paganini, La Siesta every day between 10.00 and 1.30pm Monday to Friday, we have our pop-in tea or coffee mornings. There you will be welcomed by one of our many volunteers, have a one - to-one chat about any subject you wish…….the weather, the price of fish or a subject close to your heart in strict confidence.

You may want to just pick up a newspaper and sit with a coffee, catch up on all the latest news or complete a crossword. But

mainly relax in comfortable surroundings and although your main aim is to make friends, many regular visitors browse the greeting cards stand or treat themselves to an inexpensive piece of hand crafted jewellery.

A huge selection of books, jigsaws and games are available to purchase at exceptionally low prices. The biggest personal advantage is the fact you will have the opportunity of mixing with people, chatting, laughing and generally enjoying their company, in your own time and when you feel ready join in.

Age Concern hold regular weekly Bingo, Rummikub, Knitting club sessions in the afternoons as well as classes to learn the Spanish language. All through the year day trips and evening events are organised.

Taking that first step to walk through the door can be daunting, but once inside you may find a wealth of fun, which maybe lacking in your life. If lack of transport restricts you from visiting, dependant on where you live, one of our vehicles may be able to collect you and take you back to your home.

Loneliness isn’t restricted to people on the other side of 50 years old, so even if you haven’t reached that golden age yet the Age Concern coffee mornings may turn out to be the gateway to a more fulfilling life.

If you feel you would appreciate some further information regarding our Day Centre and all that it holds and can offer, you can telephone 966 786 887 in office hours to have your apprehension allayed.

Hondón Valley Legion Remember Robbie Burns When members and guests of the Hondón Valley Branch of The Royal British Legion sat down for their Burns’ Night Supper, little did they know just what a great evening was planned.

The venue was El Nuevo Valle, in Hondón de los Frailes and the MC for the evening was Ronnie Mannall. The piper, Tony Dolphin, did us proud and got us all in the Scottish spirit.

Ronnie recounted the life of Scotland’s National Poet – Robert Burns and we then celebrated in a way Burns would have approved – eating, drinking, music, piping and poetry (and of couse, the craic!)

The haggis was piped in by Tony, which we toasted with a “ wee dram “ of whiskey, before tucking into Scotch broth , Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, steak pie, topping off the meal with Boozy Trifle, coffee and Scottish Butter Tablet. A number of members took part reading poems and the “Toast to the Lassies” by Joe Logan and “Response” by Carol were particularly entertaining.

Following the meal Carol had prepared a super Scottish Quiz where members grouped into Clans. Tricky questions but very “educational” – for those Sassenachs among us! After the various toasts we all linked arms for Auld Lang Syne. A really enjoyable and memorable evening.

The Branch meet on the third Tuesday of each month and those wishing to hear more about our activities and socials planned for this coming year, please contact the secretary on hondonvalley.secretary@rbl.community. For Community Support, please ring 676 45 17 80

Photo: Piper, Tony Dolphin

By Peggy Wyatt Branch Press Officer

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Decade of rate misery Savers who stashed their money with major banks have lost as much as a fifth of it in real terms over the past decade.

Money Mail research shows low interest rates and the rise in the cost of living since the 2008 financial crash have reduced the value of each ÂŁ10,000 to ÂŁ8,000.

It is nearly a decade since rates plummeted to their then-historic 0.5 per cent low, as the Bank of England grappled with the immediate fall-out of the financial crisis.

Savers see the spending power of their money fall if

the interest they earn is less than the inflation rate.

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CALLS FOR MANDATORY RE-TESTING IN UK

PUBLIC SUPPORT for regular mandatory driver re-testing shot up in the days following the Duke of Edinburgh’s recent car crash, new research shows.

Drivers themselves are backing a change in the law, which would force every motorist to retake their test, either at set intervals or in old age, in order to keep their licence.

Two in three motorists now support the idea of compulsory driving re-tests. A majority suggest that they should take place once licence-holders are 70 or over, according to new survey results.

The policy has been growing in favour for some time, with just over half of drivers backing re-tests in the first half of January, but support surged after 97-year-old Prince Philip’s Land Rover crashed into another car and overturned.

The findings emerged in research by the online motor retail specialist, BuyaCar.co.uk, which began canvassing opinion on mandatory re-testing before the incident.

The sudden marked shift in public opinion also revealed a belief that it’s not just elderly drivers who could benefit: three in five respondents thought that every motorist should be tested every

ten years - a higher proportion than before the crash.

Support for re-testing shot up following the Duke of Edinburgh’s recent car crash

However, a majority believed that this should be linked to age, with opinion fairly evenly split on a range of options between the ages of 70 and 90.

The survey asked 400 people ‘Do you think that drivers should have to re-take their driving test?’ and – if so – when?

Before the Royal crash a small majority of 53% said drivers should be re-tested. Since the crash, this increased to 66%.

In both cases, the most common timescale suggested was every ten years, but a majority of drivers believe that it should be linked to age.

No drivers thought that re-tests should be mandatory on retirement, but there was support for reexamination of 70-year-olds from 7.5%. Re-testing 75-year-olds was backed by 15% and 10% were in favour of testing at 80. There were 12.5% of respondents who believed testing should only happen at 85, and 10% who would stretch that to age 90.

Austin Collins, Managing Director of BuyaCar.co.uk, said: “We began gauging public opinion on this issue before the Duke of

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Edinburgh’s accident, which means we saw ‘in real time’ how the controversy affected public opinion on the question.

“Our findings suggest that policy makers could come under pressure now, from public opinion, to revisit the idea of routinely re-testing drivers. And that could mean the Duke of Edinburgh’s accident ultimately leading to an improvement in road safe-

ty.”

“Some might find it surprising that a majority of drivers are supporting a policy that would eventually see them re-tested, but some earlier research might help to explain: we found that 64% of motorists thought that their driving was better than average, so they are unlikely to be worried about the prospect of taking another driving test.”

The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been crowned Large Van of the Year at the inaugural Great British Fleet Awards.

Dan Gilkes, Van Fleet World Editor and one of the judges for the Great British Fleet Awards, said: “We were very impressed with the technology in the new Sprinter last year. Having got behind the wheel mid-year, it was an easy decision to give Mercedes’ biggest LCV our large van award this year.

“With the addition of front as well as rear-wheel drive, and more recently new 4x4 versions too, Mercedes has something for everyone with the latest Sprinter. But it is far more than that, which puts the van at number one. The technology and connectivity available to customers is second to none and the whole PRO connect concept should make it far easier for operators to get the best out of their vans.”

Like previous generations of the Mercedes-Benz workhorse, the next Sprinter raises the bar in the large van segment. Since its launch in 1995, the Sprinter has defined and re-defined a whole segment numerous times. It has notched a succession of technological ‘firsts’ and collected more than 80 industry awards.

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CABOO RAISES THE BAR IN CABO ROIG If you are in your 30s, 40s and beyond, you need somewhere to go that doesn’t feel like you are gatecrashing a teen party, somewhere you can still dance – and I don’t mean the quickstep, the Caboo Music Club in Cabo Roig is the venue that is generating all the attention.

Perhaps you need to rewind, back to those glorious days before you had your children.

Well look no further, because from Thursday through Saturday the Orihuela Costa’s only dance club is a new entertainment venue that provides the opportunity for people of all ages to experience that nostalgia once again, to relax and unwind from all those daily routines.

The brainchild of Jimmy Kiernan and Charlie Staniford, the idea of a dance club for all age groups was muted some months ago. “It is something that that area sadly lacks,” said Charlie. “There is absolutely nowhere to go where you can enjoy a venue that provides high-energy music and the opportunity to dance.” And so in December last year Caboo was born in Cabo Roig.

Initially the Music Club opened for just two nights a week, Friday and Saturday, but such has been the success that from this coming week, a third night has been added to the schedule and it will now be open this coming Thursday, 7th February, with a fundraising evening for St Patrick’s Day. The doors will open from 9 to 1pm with music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. From 1am through till 7am Elche DJ Cesar Sanchez will take over, with his Funky House MIx. Cost of entry has been set at 10 euro which includes either 2 bottles of beer or a short ‘n mix. All profits will be passed over to the St Patrick’s Day events commit-

tee to help with the costs of the 17 March parade.

impact it has made and the manner in which it has been received by the general public.”

The venue itself has been thoroughly renovated by the two partners, and recently fitted with a brand new ‘high end’ music system.

A music studio is also to open soon where musicians and dj’s can record, mix and master their music.

The club is a late night venue catering for all age groups and all types of music.

The staff are very helpful and friendly, there are two bars, a seating area where you can relax after your efforts on the dance floor, a cloakroom where your belongings are secure, and even facilities for the disabled including two lifts and spacious toilets.

“We want Caboo to become the complete music venue, catering all year round for people of all ages,” said Jimmy Kiernan, “and so far we are absolutely delighted with the

Thursdays will be predominantly 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, Fridays R&B and Saturdays House and Techno. It opens at 9pm through to 07.30 am on Thursdays, and 11.55 pm to 0730 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and with the cost of entry, including early drinks, set at just 10 euro, and drinks thereafter very reasonably priced, Caboo is quickly becoming that special place for special people, and the very best thing of all is that it is right on your doorstep!

For more info go to the Facebook page at /caboomusicclub/ or call 603 114 896.

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5% RISE IN POPPY TOTALS Two significant events were held in Alicante last week by The Royal British Legion, District North Spain, the Chairman’s Seminar, which brought together Senior Officers from over a dozen branches, and the District Annual Conference, where delegates and many other representatives attended along with Officers from the United Kingdom and Belgium as well as the British Vice Consul in Alicante.

Day one of the two day event focussed on presentations from the Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary which took up most of the early session.

There were also contributions to the discussions from Heather Wilson, Membership Support Officer and the Overseas Representative, Bob Chambers.

After lunch Peggy Wyatt spoke on Recruiting and Retention, Su Shaw on Training and Pamela TwisselCross on Community Support and Welfare.

All of the contributions were extremely enlightening and attendees went away far more knowledgeable and with lots of information to pass down on returning to their branches.

The following day saw the Annual Conference attended by 40 or more officers as well as the representatives from UK, Belgium and the British

Vice Consul, Sara Munsterhjelm.

Following the welcome and opening address, the District Chairman, Don Cubbon, spoke of the welfare support provided in this part of Spain to potentially, 38,000 families. He spoke also about the importance of spreading the word and of making people aware of the RBL’s existence in Spain and of the role it can play in helping them in times of need.

The Chairman was followed onto the floor by the Community Support coordinator, Pamela Twissel-Cross who touched further on the welfare aspects provided by the RBL. Pam gave way to Robert Lee who had travelled out from Haigh House in London. Robert is the Assistant Director, Remembrance and National Events, the individual who puts together the Annual Remembrance Service broadcast to millions every November on the BBC, from the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Robert spoke about the plans for 2019 and particularly the Khadi Poppy of which 2.5 million will be distributed in remembrance of India’s WW2 role. He mentioned the support provided to veterans and their families at the recent Invictus Games in Australia before briefing the room on the opening of the new £300m Defence and National

Robin Hargrave announcing the total for the last time prior to his retirement as District Poppy Appeal Organiser

Rehabilitation Centre which will be based at Stanford Hall, near Loughborough.

He then concluded by explaining how the RBL is increasingly providing support to the families of Commonwealth veterans who are living in poverty, particularly on the Indian sub-Continent.

Following a further presentation by British Vice Consul, Sara Munsterhjelm and a video of GP 90, where 1,150 branches and thousands of members and representatives from the UK and abroad help recreated the pilgrimage by WW1 veterans and war widows to the Menin Gate in Ypres on 8 August 1928, a number of awards were presented for meritorious and long service to Pamela Dawson Tasker, Jean Chattey and Robin Hargrave.

Robin also collected the Poppy Appeal Award on behalf of the Gran Alacant and La Marina Branch after which he then announced the total amount raised during the 2018 Poppy Appeal, 176,084 euros, an increase of 9,000 euro on the sum raised in 2017.

The meeting was concluded by the playing of the national anthems of the UK and Spain prior to the marching out of the District Standards.

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The Soldiers Legacy Colin Hindmarsh, the Chairman of the Pinoso Branch of The Royal British Legion, handed over a painting at the annual District Conference, which had been donated by the artist Celia Vodden. It is entitled 'The Soldiers Legacy'.

Celia's paintings have been widely exhibited in galleries in London, Dublin, Dubai, New York and Milan and are also found in many private collections, often fetching well in excess of 2000 euro Now she spends a good part of her time working in her Jalon Valley studio in Spain where she finds the ideal light in the search for bright colours. Her current collection of work is finding expression through polymer resin, which resonates with colour,

texture and movement.

Each painting is unique, due to the nature of the resin and cannot be replicated.

The wishes of the artist is that the painting be sold or auctioned by the RBL with the funds donated to the charity.

If anyone would like to view or make an offer for ‘The Soldier’s Legacy’ please contact with Kevin Reardon by email at: orihuelacosta.chairman@rbl.community

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BUILDING LICENCES IN SPAIN IN THE UK, licences are pretty straightforward, allowing the building of minor extensions or other constructions following a simple and basic process. However, that doesn’t happen in Spain. All building work needs one of the following three types of licences.

All building work needs a licence

Major Building Work Licence Required whenever there is: Extensions, either attached or detached, such as garages, work sheds, etc.

Any building work that implies building a roof that is over 1.5 mts high.

Pools - Even small or fibreglass ones.

Any structural building work inside or outside the property, such as putting new beams, structural repairs, knocking down load-bearing walls.

Any internal change of layouts, such as making rooms, kitchens or toilets bigger or smaller, subdividing rooms etc.

Mayor building work licences always need to be signed off by a qualified architect and the paperwork required is usually vast. The process can be long and bumpy. Town Halls take months to issue the licence and they also require that the builder is qualified and registered.

Minor Building Work Licences Minor building work licences are those needed to do any building work that doesn’t imply structure, doesn’t increase the build size of the property or doesn’t involve a roof, for example, tiling, repairing, cladding, plumbing, electricity etc. They are generally easy and cheap to obtain.

Retrospective Licence/Certificate of Antiquity This is required whenever the property has been extended, altered or had a pool built without a proper building licence. By having a Retrospective Licence/Antiquity Certificate, building work already done becomes unobjectionable and vendors use it to avoid putting off potential buyers, due to the existence of undeclared or unlicensed building work.

The Antiquity Certificate is also the document needed at the Notary to update the Title Deeds (Escritura) with any alterations introduced to the property.

The requirements to obtain a Retrospective Licence for any extension or pools are as follows: Alicante: The extension or pool needs to be over four years old, before 20th August of

2014 (minimum 4.5 years).

Murcia: The extension or pool needs to be over four years old.

Almeria: The extension or pool needs to be over six years old.

Martinez de la Casa Architects is one of the most prominent and respectable practices in the area, providing all types of Certificates and Licenses, amongst other services. They are the Number 1 company in EPC Certificates (121€ inc IVA) and Number 1 for Antiquity Certificates (pools 229€ inc IVA, extensions 326€ inc IVA) and Habitation Licences (from 118€ inc IVA, Town Hall tax not included, depending on each municipality).

For all enquiries, or to arrange an appointment, please call 665 810 411 or visit www.martinezdelacasa.com to see over 150 testimonials on their services.

Verity sings her way to Sicily On Saturday evening a packed audience at La Iglesia de la Zenia were treated to a fabulous night of music given by one of the leading young sopranos on The Costa Blanca.

Verity Jo Spencer Hall entertained with a programme of music which included everything from Mozart to Freddie Mercury and was packed with well-known operatic arias along with a host of beloved show tunes.

The evening kicked off with a medley of tunes from The Sound of Music after which, A rousing finale from Phillip, Verity and Bill

the host and pianist for the evening, Mr Philip Mitchell, explained to the audience that following a singing session at Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House for one of their top vocal coaches, Gioacchino Livigni, Verity will be setting off to Sicily in Italy later this year to take up one of the leading roles in a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

to splendid applause.

Mr Bill Nicholson, the celebrated local tenor and actor, who has taken lead roles in many productions, took to the stage and reprised his role as Tevye from ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

The audience were then on their feet for the end of the show and joined in with Verity, Bill and Philip who gave a rousing finale from Oklahoma!

Verity then joined Bill to sing a number of duets from the world of opera and Broadway favourites.

The audience was then taken on a journey

by Verity through pieces from Puccini, classic Lloyd Webber tunes right up-to-date with a song from the latest Mary Poppins film.

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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.

BREXIT BOXES Brexit is a subject that I usually try to avoid writing about. The debate is currently so heated on both sides of the argument that I am bound to upset someone by even mentioning the word.

There is quite enough negativity around without adding to it.

Even so, I was very surprised when an American visitor gave me a copy of a popular US newspaper when she visited the island last

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week, so I am going to risk it.

“Anxious Brits Buy Hundreds of Food-Prepper Brexit Boxes” screamed the headlines of this supposedly prestigious newspaper.

Now, I am not too sure what “Food Prepper” is exactly, but my American friend assured me that they are very popular in the US during times of hurricanes, fire, flood and other disasters.

Apparently, it is a form of food stockpiling, which was the province of determined survivalist groups, but, according to this US newspaper, is now common practice for the UK population during a time when the UK is attempting to leave the European Union. The article reports concerns that leaving the EU without a deal could lead to a shortage of some goods.

I was very surprised to read the article, as I have yet to meet or hear of anyone who is taking the idea of food shortages that seriously, and certainly not involved in stockpiling or buying ‘Brexit Boxes’. I do know of one elderly gentleman who is stocking up on his heart pills and haemorrhoid cream, just in case, but that is about it. Maybe they are doing it very quietly when no-one is looking and not talking about it. One company that produces ‘Brexit Boxes’ for such emergencies claims a substantial rise in sales across the country. This attempt at “stockpiling made easy” includes 60 “essential items” such as freeze dried meals, a water filter and something to start a fire, which we used to call matches.

‘Brexit Boxes’ are supposed to make people feel more secure in the knowledge that they can enjoy a meal of chicken tikka, macaroni cheese and filtered water, whilst society is generally collapsing around them. “Sod the neighbours”, I hear Charles and Marina cry in Essex, “let’s just get on with our tasty meal”.

Apparently, the food items have a 25-year shelf life, saturated in tasty preservatives that are a chemist’s dream, and are really delicious, which is good to know. The boxes are a kind of insur-

ance policy, which may be compared to buying a car or house insurance policy and hopefully is never needed, particularly for those items with a 25-year shelf life.

Even supermarkets, such as Tesco and organisations, such as Mumsnet, have joined in the fun about what to stockpile in case of Brexit chaos that could disrupt food and medical supplies. The American newspaper also warns that additional police have been put on standby and that London’s Metropolitan Police are advising retailers to provide additional security, since a shortage of goods, including ‘Brexit Boxes’, could lead to problems with customer behaviour.

Needless to say, the UK Government has dismissed the reports of stockpiling as “unnecessary”, but will be issuing guidance to householders on how to plan for such events. Personally, I suspect that the best thing to do is to start digging an underground shelter - just in case.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at my websites: http://barriemahoney.com and http://thecanaryislander.com or read my latest book, ‘Living in Spain and the Canary Islands’ (ISBN: 9780995602724).

Available in paperback, as well as Kindle editions. Join me on Facebook: @barrie.mahoney

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year. We are fortunate to work with a team dedicated to continuous improvement in Orihuela Costa.”

Selective memory or what?

Two arrested for kidnapping and raping disabled woman British couple injured in a gas explosion

Briton arrested for bearing all

A British couple in their 70s were badly burned on Monday afternoon following an explosion in their house on urbanisation Lomas Playa, Phase 1, in Ciudad Real de Torrevieja close to La Mata.

Following complaints that a man had appeared naked on several occasions in recent weeks along La Rambla, Pilar de la Horadada, a plainclothes officer arrested a 41 year old Briton on suspicion of a crime of exhibitionism.

The Civil Guard has arrested two men in Orihuela and Murcia for the kidnapping and rape of a disabled woman from Santomera. The victim, who suffers from an intellectual disability, was approached by the men when she went out on 19 January to throw away the rubbish. She said that they put her in a car and took away her mobile phone before driving her, against her will, to Orihuela.

She was transferred to a house where she was offered cigarettes and a drink after which she began to feel indisposed, begging the detainees to take her back to her home. The victim then lost consciousness and had only vague memories until the following

The force of the blast damaged the whole house

The man claimed to be a "naturist" The couple were initially taken to the University Hospital of Torrevieja before being transferred to the Burns Unit of the General Hospital of Alicante, by a unit of the Urgent Medical Care Service (SAMU)

He was reported as having revealed himself to women who were either playing sports or walking along La Rambla. According to reports he also approached and shouted at them.

Fire, Guardia Civil and Local Police Officers all attended the incident which was cause by a build-up of butane gas from 3 gas bottles in the kitchen. The force of the blast damaged the whole house, including the couple’s small dog which was transferred to a veterinary hospital by the Local Police.

The man appeared from behind water drainage pipes in an area located between the N-332 and Torre del Pilar, a place known as las ovejas de Carrasco (Carrasco's sheep), in a state of undress.

However, following his arrest, at which time he was clothed, he was immediately released because the Local Police did not have a specific complaint of his behaviour and the crime of exhibitionism can only be made if it is carried out in front of minors.

Guardia Officer charged with beating up a minor

The man alleged to the agents that he was "naturist" which was the reason why he walked naked at night.

A Guardia Civil officer from Torrevieja appeared in court on Tuesday accused of beating up a 17-year-old detainee. According to the charge presented by the Public Prosecutor's Office, he broke two teeth and badly bruised the minor’s jaw, as a result of the blows he gave to him whilst in police facilities.

The Guardia Barracks in Torrevieja

The incident has caused alarm among the dozens of users of this popular route, some three kilometres in length, many of who also lament the lack of lighting in the area!

Q Quality Mark for 5 Costa beaches Despite the debacle surrounding the lack of any Chiringuito bars on the Orihuela Costa until August last year, the Councillor for the Coast, Luisa Boné, was in Madrid last week to accept the Q for Quality awards for five Costa beaches.

The five beaches that received the Q quality mark in recognition of their quality standard in tourism for the year 2018, for the facilities, the excellent improvement and their maintenance were: Playa de Punta Prima, Playa de Cala Estaca, Playa de Cala Capitán, Playa de la Glea and Playa de Mil Palmeras The awards were presented to the Councillor at the 10th gala night Q 2019 took place at the Palacio Cibeles in Madrid.

However the defendant claims that the victim was injured as he tried to head-butt the officer which he managed to evade. The youth then hit the wall, fell to the ground and hit his head.

The incident occurred in April 2008 after the youth was arrested following the theft of a bicycle. Whilst he was detained in handcuffs the officer dealt him several blows causing the injuries to his mouth and jaw.

The prosecutor also claims that the officer falsified the documentation in order to justify the serious injuries inflicted on the youth.

This is the second case of police torture in Torrevieja in recent months. At the end of last year, five local policemen were acquitted following accusations of torturing a detainee who had been caught stealing from the home of a colleague. At the end of December yet another trial saw five civil guards accused of torturing another detainee following his arrest by a plainclothes agent.

Luisa Boné said that "Orihuela is a role model at national level in terms of the quality of service provision on beaches. I am pleased that our community has been honoured with this quality award for the efforts that have been made over the course of the Quality Awards despite the absence of Chiringuitos

The woman was taken from Calasparra to Orihuela against her will morning.

When she woke up the house was empty so she left, flagged down a driver who took her to the police. She was subsequently examined by the medical staff of a hospital in Murcia who confirmed that she had suffered a sexual assault.

The investigation, Operation Hakea, is being undertaken by the Murcia Civil Guard in collaboration with the Orihuela Local Police and has so far resulted in the identification, location and detention of the two suspects, on charges of illegal detention and sexual assault.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 7 Dishonourable; 8 Sediment; 9 Type; 10 Silent; 12 Bleach; 14 Tender; 16 Enmity; 18 Noon;

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Strength;

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Determination.

DOWN: 1 Lifelike; 2 Thrive; 3 Once; 4 Suitable; 5 Cattle; 6 Slip; 11 Tiresome; 13 Citation; 15 Donkey; 17 Minute; 19 Over; 21 Rung.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 7 Seven-year itch; 8 Educated; 9 Noel; 10 Rinsed; 12 Nicest; 14 Agenda; 16 Lascar; 18 Edit; 20 Lent lily; 22 Driven to drink.

DOWN: 1 Needling; 2 Reacts; 3 Eyot; 4 Cardinal; 5 Picnic; 6 Acme; 11 Deadline; 13 Starling; 15 Native; 17 Salary; 19 Dark; 21 Noon.

Solution on Page 20 CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

QUIZ ANSWERS

1. In which year was the Bank of England founded?

2. Albert Nobel the man after who the Nobel Prizes where named was originally best known for inventing what?

3. In the Harry Potter novel who is the author of the Dream Oracle?

4. The film Train Spotting is from a book. Name the author.

5. What was Black Beards Original name?

6. What is the most common colour of the flags that appear in the world?

7. Who wrote the Canterbury Tales?

8. What is Rupophobia the fear of?

9. Which American state has a name that ends in three vowels?

10. In what year was DNA discovered?

11. A camel with two humps is called.

12. On which Scottish Island is the town of Tobermory?

13. Vladamir Putin of Russia was formally employed by which Soviet organisation?

14. What was Model TWIGGY s real name?

15. Who is Dick Dastardly canine side kick?

16. Where was the 1990 World Cup held?

17. Who was the first American President to be assassinated?

21. Melvyn Hayes, 22.

Nelson, 23. Grey, 24.

York, 25. Groucho, 26.

Three, 27. Andrew Johnson, 28. Italy, 29.

Purple, 30. Groundhog Day

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

Swim (5) Sloth (7) Hellas (6) Imbecile (5) Lack of care (7) Similarity (11) Substitute (11) Diet (7) Letter (7) Blow (6) Rub out (5) Reasoning (5)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 18. In Star Trek what was Captain Kirks middle name?

19. What sign of the zodiac are you if you are born at Christmas?

20. The assassination of which heir to the Austrian throne precipitated the start of World War 1?

21. Who played Gloria in the TV series "It Ain't Half Hot, Mum"?

22. In cricket, 111 is believed to be an unlucky score.

What is it's name?

23. In cloth terms, if Lincoln was green and Coventry was blue, what colour was York?

24. Which Royal House ruled England from 1461 to 1485?

25. Which of the Marx brothers once said "Don't point that beard at me. It might go off"?

26. In the RAF, how many Squadrons make up a "Wing"?

27. Who was Abraham Lincoln's vice-president?

28. Which country was the first to win the Football World Cup in successive tournaments?

29. What colour is traditionally associated with Roman Emperors?

30. In the USA, what is the 2nd of February usually known as?

Bactrian, 12. Mull, 13.

KGB, 14.

Lesley Hornby, 15. Mutley, 16.

Italy, 17. Abraham Lincoln, 18. Tiberius, 19. Capricorn, 20.

Archduke Ferdinand.

DOWN 2. Agree to be keen (5) 3. Tour round and round the building (7) 4. It is bound to become a trading record (6) 5. Pawnbroker, relatively speaking (5) 6. My word (7) 7. Yet it might be something in concrete (8,3) 8. An unfair comparison (2,4,2,3) 14. A firmly established sports meeting? (7) 16. Swarms over nests if disturbed (7) 17. Small ruler from Borneo (6) 19. Many remaining split (5) 21. It might be proof of convenient absence (5)

DOWN 2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

14.

16.

17.

19.

21.

1. 1694, 2. Dynamite, 3.

Inigo Imago, 4. Irvine Welsh, 5.

Edward Teach, 6. Red, 7.

Geoffrey Chaucer, 8.

Rubbish Or Dirt, 9.

Hawaii, 10. 1953, 11.

ACROSS 1. They provide the spirit of progress (6,5) 9. I got into bed in an obstinate mood (7) 10. Many rows of birds (5) 11. I go round an Italian city (5) 12. Time of day for smoothing things out (7) 13. A very loud fish creates a disturbance (6) 15. Somehow my rise doesn’t bring happiness (6) 18. One of rank, perhaps (4-3) 20. Declines in standards (5) 22. The way to defeat the East (5) 23. A cross in Italy shows where a composer is buried (7) 24. Gambler’s faux pas? (7,4)

ACROSS 1.

Epitome (11) 9.

Outermost (7) 10. Rascal (5) 11. Incident (5) 12. Hide (7) 13. Interment (6) 15. Feverish (6) 18. Increase (7) 20. Mohammedanism (5) 22. Punctuation mark (5) 23. 8-sided figure (7) 24. Priority (11)

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Things have been going swimmingly for you. With your drive and motivation higher than ever, you're hitting your to do list and ploughing through it like wild fire.

All this momentum is making you shine because you feel like you have a purpose. People are drawn to your light and the support is flowing in. You're seeing what wonderful things unfold when you really follow your heart!

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) This week seems like candy-coated cashews compared to last week's tension. Things are going more smoothly at home and at work. Any tension that was in the air is fading and sunnier skies lie ahead.

It might feel like the universe has been testing you lately, but you've come through with flying colours and now it's time to enjoy some peace and relaxation. You've earned it! Go get that massage or facial... it's time to reward yourself.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) With all of your communication skills, it's time to put more of your feelings out on the table. Express yourself to your loved ones. You have lots of ideas

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flowing at this time, but this week is also about getting any bottled up feelings out.

It's also a great time to dream and really put your desires out there. You deserve the things you want, just like anyone else — so it's time to ask for them. You know the old saying: ask and you shall receive. It can't hurt to try!

CANCER (June 21 - July 22) This week, it's time to put yourself and your needs first. Honestly, you don't really have a choice — you're feeling drained from everyone's demands. If you need to turn your phone off, do it. If you need to take a day trip to the beach, do it. If you need to tell someone to go shove their phone somewhere the sun don't shine... well, do it!

LEO (July 23 - August 22) You can't quite decide if you want to hole up at home alone without any disruption or if you want to host the best dinner party your squad has seen since the holidays.

Maybe ease into all of it. Revel in some alone time at the start of the week. Then by the time the weekend rolls around, you'll be ready to be the hostess with the mostess. Make sure you don't forget about your S.O. because things are going smoothly there too. Let the good times roll!

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22) Your perceptive nature is keener than ever. You're a natural born observer, and your skills are intensified this week. If you have any legal paperwork to review, this is a good week.

Though your observant skills will have you busier than usual at work, make time for romance because this week leading into next week offers some opportunities for love. Just try not to scrutinize them like your paper work... not yet, anyway! Give them, yourself and love a chance.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) Always seeking balance is the Libra way, but sometimes you find yourself unable to make decisions. This week presses you to be a little bit more black and white about things.

This is especially true when it comes to relationships.

No one likes to feel like their partner or friend is just half into things or that you've got one foot in and one foot out, so try to choose a path. In limbo is the worst place to be, and when we make a decision things begin to fall into place immediately.

SCORPIO (October 23 - Nov 21) You might be burning the midnight oil this week, but you don't mind. You've had a lot of emotional stress lately and you're finding a nice escape in work. You like to feel needed and like you've done a good job, and this week gives you that satisfaction.

Of course, you can't run away from home forever... but some space never hurt to give clarity to a situation. You'll figure it out (you always do!)

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 21) This is an active week for you, and not just in the sense of being busy at work and socially. You feel like being more active, like going for a run or picking up a

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new sport. You just feel like getting outdoors and enjoying life. Spring fever is hitting you a bit early, but you'll find ways to enjoy fresh air without freezing your toes off!

You're in high demand at work and amongst your friends, so you'll have to find a way to balance it all.

You're quick on your feet — you'll think of something and find a way to make it all happen.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - Jan 19) It's time to make some decisions, and you need to remain clear-headed and calm. You know if you meditate on something, whether it's your relationship status or work life, that you can come to a clear answer and conclusion that works for you.

You have to start making decisions because you can't just linger in limbo forever, and you're not the type to move backwards. Pick a path and move forward. That's how you roll best!

AQUARIUS (January 20 - Feb 18) Everyone knows you're a big thinker.

The smaller details may not always be your greatest strength, but when it comes to the bigger picture your brain is full of ideas. This week you have a constant flow of epic thoughts, so make sure you have somewhere to jot all this magic down.

The world needs your vision!

Love heats up towards the weekend, so you may celebrate the holiday of love a little early. All in all, another stellar week for the birthday sign.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20) Don't be surprised if you've got some accolades and applause coming your way this week. Finally, people are giving you the praise and rewards you deserve!

And as if that wasn't putting a big enough smile on your face already, your love life gets a serious boost of romance this week. I mean, it's not even Valentine's day yet and you're swimming in a sea of chocolate and flowers.

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Social and Clubs The next monthly meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 21 February at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras starting at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

RNA - The Royal Naval Assn meet at El Paraiso Restaurant behind Carrefour in Torrevieja at 3pm on the first Weds of every month.

Contact Margaret Forshaw, on 966 92 1996 Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you with problem solving and well being for the over 50’s. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Residential Home Visiting Team. to visit people in a Residential Home, and take them out for a

coffee. If you think you can help 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 Almoradi Meal Club. If do you fancy a meal out and meeting new friends, come and join our English speaking club. We have twice monthly meals at various restaurants in and around Almoradi. For info go to FaceBook or contact me at davedanie@gmail.com.

Badminton in Pilar de la Horadada.

Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs.

10-12.30 pm. Call John on 634 658 506 Torrevieja Retired Activities Club meet on the third Wednesday in the month from 11-1pm at Marina Club Cafeteria, International Marina, Torrevieja.

The joining fee is 10euros but you can attend one meeting or lunch before you join. For info phone Sandy Hollywood, President 698 266 696 or Jill Hayes, membership Secretary 672 983 019.

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those in need in their own homes, 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.

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? Come and join us for a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre.

Volunteers are unpaid but expenses are met. Email: spainsamsrecruits@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 Much more. Info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday.

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. For info see 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. Sunday service 11a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta – Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. www.icatorrevieja.org

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Friends Forever IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, REALLY? Do animals make friends and have long standing relationships? Well Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre (EHCRC) is convinced it's so. There are so many incredible stories of animal friendships at the Centre that are truly wonderful to see and experience.

Here is one such sweet story of companionship, although the end is ultimately incredibly sad as EHCRC suffered a double loss in less than a fortnight, this story of true friendship is to honour the two animals in question.

It's the story of two inseparable elderly ladies, two donkeys that is, Della and Little Lady. Sadly Lady died on 11 January having suddenly deteriorated and Della went downhill immediately after and despite all possible veterinary intervention and 24 hour care, less than 2 weeks after the passing of Lady, the painful decision to put Della to sleep had to be taken. Sue Weeding, Co-founder, said “we are devastated by the sudden loss of Lady and Della.”

Just two weeks ago Lady suddenly started to show some odd behaviour. The vet Dorothea came immediately. It appeared to be a neurological problem and despite doing everything possible they were unable to save her and she passed away during the night in her sleep with her constant companion Della by her side. However the heartache didn't end there as almost immediately Della really started to struggle after she lost her faithful companion.

Literally the moment Lady passed, Della began to deteriorate, she stopped eating and drinking and

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“The sad story of two elderly ladies who became completely inseparable at the Easy Horse Care Centre”

then one morning she just couldn't get up, her existing health issues flared up suddenly. Della was such a fighter and survivor that EHCRC wanted to do everything possible for her.

Sue explained, "Everyone rallied around to do absolutely everything for this wonderful donkey, Dorothea our vet came out to see her daily to give pain killing injections including morphine patches to ensure she was not in pain. Enrique our farrier and his team actually came out at night to check out her feet and make new supportive shoes.

Sue and Rod Weeding kept vigil over her day and night ensuring she had the best of everything. But devastatingly Della just couldn’t recover and the painful decision had to be made to put her to sleep.

Both Della and Lady had suffered terribly before their arrivals at the Centre, their stories at EHCRC begin over 5 years ago when Lady was first rescued and then Della a year and a half later.

Lady was rescued in 2013. She was among five donkeys and a number of dogs rescued from the rundown property of a hoarder who’d died alone.

Kept in appalling conditions, she was incredibly thin, with horrendously overgrown hooves and afflicted with severe laminitis caused by years of neglect.

Then in February 2015 Della was rescued with the help of Seprona, the Animal Welfare branch of the Guardia Civil. Suffering from a variety of injuries and illnesses, including a piece of metal in her knee, Seprona were so incensed by the diabolical situation in which Della was being kept that they arrested and ultimately prosecuted the perpetrator.

Della was a real loner as it was understood she had never been allowed to mix with others and at EHCRC she never really took to any of her own kind except of course for lovely Lady.

One morning instead of going outside Lady decided to go to Dellas stable. She waited until the door was opened for cleaning and burst in to introduce herself and that was it.

Over their years together these two wonderful elderly ladies, both in their 30s, have had total freedom to potter around the Centre, meeting and greeting visitors, checking out new arrivals as they so wished but always happy to be by each others side and to settle down every night in their shared stable. It was thought that Lady was the little weak

one but actually she was the one who probably kept Della going.

Every morning Lady would be demanding for their stable to be opened and she was the one who used to lead the way out into the fields for a wander or to munch on some hay. EHCRC is convinced that Della was a lost soul without Lady and her inexplicable sudden deterioration can only be put down to a broken heart.

Sue said “what occurred between these two rescued donkeys in their time with us is what makes it all worthwhile for us here at EHCRC. We have seen time and time again the tight connection and bond between animals.” Call it what you like but this really is a true expression of friends forever!

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Country Bowls Club by Jo Richardson For the third time in seven days Country Bowls played host to a team from La Siesta ( they must like us! ). The Pioneers arrived full of optimism but left feeling down after a heavy defeat. Well done Flamingos.

Winning rinks:Agnes Burke, Pat Ray & Brian Ray 30 – 8, Rob Hallam, Graham Richardson & Jim Rennie 16 – 12m, Craig Dyson, John Burke & Dennis Birkett 25 -11, John Jukes, Derek Jiggins & Geoff Paylor 20 – 9 Middle of the league Country Bowls welcomed leaders Greenland’s Cedars to a wet and windy miserable Friday morning in the Valle Del Sol. The Cubs stacked up ready to do battle and try to improve on their 10 – 2 defeat from the first leg.

Everyone dug deep and the standard of bowling was exceptional, the Cubs held their own at the half way mark. The wind continued to blow and the bowling didn’t ease. In the end, the newly developed Cubs for this season took the spoils on three rinks and drew on one giving an overall score of 9 – 3 to the Cubs.

Winning rinks; Chris Stevens, Craig Dyson & Andy Bryce. Steve Mattison, Agnes Burke & Lynne Bryce. Sandra McIlroy, Dot Davies & Peter Robins. What a fantastic and encouraging result.

In the afternoon the Geckos travelled to Quesada to play a strong team currently lying third, just one point behind the second place team La Siesta Golds.

Quesada proved to be too strong for the Geckos winning on three rinks and winning the overall shots. The Geckos winning teams are; Pat Patton, Dennis Wade & Brian Patton, Sylvia Rennie, Jean Turner & Jim Rennie. A reasonably good performance by the Geckos against such a strong team away from home. Well done to everyone, For more information please contact grahamandjo7@gmail.com, tel 966 19 1552 or visit the website www.countrybowlsmurcia.com

Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D, Rogers, La Piazza and The Belfry.

Monte Mar Matadors v La Manga Crusaders. A good win at home for the Matadors, winning on all rinks. Shots Matadors 142 – 49 Crusaders, Pts Matadors 12 – 0 Crusaders Monte Mar Toreadors v La Siesta Golds - A good performance by the Toreadors against the high flying Golds. Only winning on two rinks but winning the overall shots. Well done to the winning rinks of Val Hyman, Jean Chamberlain skip Dave Eades, Sheila Roberts, Chris Harding skip Jan Gatward. Shots Toreadors 76 – 68 Golds, Points Toreadors 6 – 6 Golds Monte Mar Matadors v Emerald Isle Titans - Away to a very strong Emerald Isle team we won on two rinks well done to Keith Simpson, Pauline Woodfine skip Barrie Woodfine, Gina Hiindle, Don Cleeter skip Margaret Finlayson.

Shots Matadors 68 – 95 Titans. Points Matadors 4 – 8 Titans Monte Mar Toreadors v Emerald Isle Neptunes A badly needed win for the Toreadors on a Monday, winning on all rinks. Shots Toreadors 96 – 63 Neptunes, Pts 10 – 2 WINTER LEAGUE - Monte Mar v El Cid Monte Mar were away to El Cid and you could not get a closer match, all teams playing their best to get a result. After fifteen ends across the boards either teams could have won twelve points to zero but it ended with both teams sharing the points. Well done everyone.

Shots Monte Mar 82 – 82 El Cid, Points Mote Mar 6 – 6 El Cid FED 4's - Monte Mar Lords v La Siesta Parakeets Away to the Parakeets the Lords won on one rink well done to Sheila Roberts, Paula and Don Cleeter skip Phil Goble.

Shots 39 – 61 Points 2 – 6. For info: www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com.

Vistabella Bowls Club WINTER LEAGUE. Away this week at La Marina and another excellent result to put us back on top of the league table, four winning rinks & one just losing out. Shots, VB 104(10) - 64(2) LM SAL ENTERPRISE LEAGUE Albatrosses were away to San Luis Trekkers, the scores reflect a good game and the end result was brilliant, with wins on all rinks they scored a full house. Shots, VB 94(12) - 68(0) SL. The Drivers also away at San Luis didn’t do as well playing the Klingons, they only took one win. Shots, VB 67(2) - 124(10) SL. DISCOVERY LEAGUE Eagles were at home playing Greenlands Sycamores, hoping for a few good points but unfortunately losing on all rinks. Shots, VB 54(0) - 131(12) G. VOYAGER LEAGUE the Buggies were at home, playing the San Luis Vulcans, this was the second of our teams this week to score a full house with wins across the board plus a big shot difference.

with Lynne Bishop

Shots, VB 148(12) - 40 (0) SL. SOUTHERN LEAGUE A Div. A home game for the Lanzadores playing La Marina Ospreys, what a battle this was..hard fought until the end, the Lanzadores finished with wins on four rinks, the fifth was a couple of shots short but a great result regardless. VB 93(10) - 80(2) LM. The Picadors were also at home playing the La Siesta Blues. They had two wins and the overall shots despite failing to field a full side.

Shots, VB 74(6) - 69(6) LM Div C Swingers away to Greenlands Elms, they had four wins and one defeat. Congratulations to Kevin Hardy, Sandra Burrows & Maggie Furness for scoring a ‘Hot Shot’ VB 125(10) - 62(2) G. Conquistadores away to La Marina Merlins played a close game but had nothing to show for it...hard luck! Shots, VB 68(0) - 99(12) LM.

El Rancho Bowls Club home and although they took just one rink, they lost another by just

Monday morning found the Pintos playing the Dalmations at San Miguel in a nippy and tricky wind, but the Mustangs persevered and came away with a very good result, taking 4 of the 5 rinks and the overall shots. Malc Sykes, John Skipper and Jim Gracie 20-10. Ann C Taylor, Denise Morgan and Bob Taylor 20-16. Ron Greenstreet, Diane Yates and Bob Morgan 20-13. Irene Thomson, Keith Cunningham and Eddie Thomson 20-16. Brian Gilham, Paul Durham and David Whitworth 13-20.

Meanwhile the Raiders had a bye.The Palominos were at home to another San Miguel team, the Pointers, who went away with all the points. But there is no shame in that, as all continue to hone their skills and gain experience, with two of the rinks losing by just one shot.

On Friday morning the Rangers took on Emerald Isle Outlaws at

Emerald Isle Bowls Monday brought Monte Mar Maadors to the Isle and home advantage came out on top 8=4 aggregate 95=68, winners were G Shoots J Pooley M Odell 29=15, D Rhodes C Smyth D Gerrard 23=8, M Riley P Coffey I Brewster 20=15 Neptunes played at home against La Marina Pathfinders and drew 6=6, aggregate was 83=96, winners were R Adams LVincent H Rhodes 25=8, M Whitelock J Westall P Heaney 21=14, C Ayling B Eldred J Mullarkey 2=20 Moonrakers were at Monte Mar

one shot and had another close match. However with the introduction of 5 rink matches and more team, I think some players are in a lower division than they would have been and it is only fun after all.

Meanwhile the Mustangs were at San Luis playing the Tigers and played some tough matches, but came away just the one rink, but we had good fun and some interesting bowls.

In the afternoon the Broncos played the Miners at Mazarron and put in a good performance to come away with 2 rinks. For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com or Brian Taylor on 965 07 7093 or at elranchobowlsclub@gmail.com

Torreadores and slipped to a 2=10 aggregate of 63=96, winners where M Breen J Loughran E Bennett 19=11 Saturns were away at La Siesta Sputniks and lost 4=8 aggregate 86=87, winners were B Taylor T Roche T Upham 24=16, M Elliott P Creswell J Mulloy 17=14 Wed brought San Miguel to the Isle in the Winter League and the E.I won 8=4 aggregate 86=81,winners P Rhodes C Smyth M Odell C Lindgren 24=9, D Jones M Veale M Breen D Gerrard 20=14, S Kavanagh D Leeming D Close B Kavanagh 17=16 Thursday saw Emerald Isle play Greenlands

in Fed4s and it finished 4=4, Cavaliers played at home Friday against San Miguel Bulldogs and drew 6=6 aggregate 81=75, winners were G Shoots K Jolliffe C Lindgren 25=13, D Jones R White I Brewster 24=10. Claymores had Quesada Swallows at home and slipped to a 2=10 aggregate 70=94, defeat,winners where S Wickens L Vincen D Donovan 21=14.

Outlaws travelled to El Rancho Rangers and had a great 10 =2 aggregate of 108=77, winners V Cameron P Willicott E Bennett 25=9, T Capewell G Ponsford P Dix 21=10 - By Elwyn Morris

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San Miguel Pointers continue with their good form playing away to El Rancho Palaminos gaining all 12 points (111 shots to 63) equal best trios Anne & David Young and Stuart Hemmings 29 - 8 and James Cutting, Brian Allen and Lynn Greenland 28 - 7.

San Miguel Beagles were away to Quesada Diamonds winning 10 2 (101 shots to 96), the best trio were Brian Miller, Val Collins and Lin Miller 22 - 17.

San Miguel Alsations were home to Quesada Pearls losing 9 - 3 (91 shots to 88), the winning trio were Jan Farmer, Derek Farmer and Mike Douglas 24 - 8. San Miguel Dalmations were also at home to El Rancho Pintos losing 10 - 2 (93 shots to 75), the winning triple were Stan North, Bob Graham and Frank Scotthern 20 - 13.

In the Winter League San Miguel were away to The Emerald Isle losing 8 - 4 (86 shots to 81). The best winning rink were Allan Patterson, Bob Graham, Mary Dyer and Lin Miller 24 - 10.

In the Fed 4’s San Miguel Cherokees and Apaches both had Bye’s.

San Miguel Mohawks were home to San Luis Condors, winning 6 2 (69 shots to 32). The best winning rink were Bob Nesbitt, Jack Jackson, Cyril Medley and Dave Champion 29 - 7.

On Friday San Miguel Boxers were home to Horadada Royals, winning 10 - 2 (120 shots to 70). The best winning trio were Sheila Errington, Peter Masters and Brian Errington with 33 - 11.

San Miguel Bulldogs were away to The Emerald Isle Cavaliers, where they shared the points 6 - 6, (75 shots for 82 shots against).

The best winning trio were Pat McEwan, Shiela Booth and Dave lMcEwan, 19 - 8.

Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1:45.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965 72 0461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965 02 0492

Quesada Bowls Club by Dee Stephenson In the South Alicante Winter League Quesada Pearls travelled to San Miguel to play the Alsations this week. After a very competitive and close match, the Pearls won on 3 rinks, lost one and drew one. So they won overall 9 - 3 points with the shots 91-88. This means they’ve held on to their 4th place in the league just 2 points behind San Miguel Beagles.

Meanwhile, Quesada Diamonds entertained San Miguel Beagles at home. Good mornings bowling with some really close scores, 3 rinks were won on the last end, against a very strong San Miguel side.

Despite some close games, the Diamonds only won on one rink so the result was a win for San Miguel 10-2. Reflecting the tight match, the overall shots were close at 101-96.

The Rubies had a very successful morning when they played Horadada Falcons winning the match 10-2 and the shots 83-55.

On Friday, in the Southern League, Quesada Swans were up against Montemar Torreadors, who were on form and held the Swans at bay winning the match 8-4 and the shots 90-84. Whilst Quesada Swifts hosted Country Bowls in an afternoon match. Both teams were on good form and there were some really tight heads and close finishes.

Three rinks were decided by one shot two in Country bowls favour, one won by the Swifts. Overall the points were 8-4 to the Swifts with the shots 97-73.

In the Winter league, Quesada played away at Greenlands and won the match 10-2 points, with 91-67 shots. Quesada are currently 5th place in the Winter League and with only 3 points separating 3rd, 4th and 5th places there’s everything to play for in the coming weeks.

In the Federated 4’s, Quesada Panthers hosted another of the San Luis teams, the Ospreys. This time San Luis were the victors with 80 points and 86-36 shots.

At Quesada Bowls Club we welcome both new and experienced bowlers. We’re a friendly club with a mixture of competition, league and casual players. In addition to league matches and Club competitions we have our popular Saturday morning chicken drive which is open to visitors, and we have free coaching for new members. So come along and see what we have to offer! Contact our membership secretary Angie Goddard newleaf2014@hotmail.co.uk

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HORADADA BOWLS CLUB Last Saturday Horadada joined with Country Bowls to play the Provincial team, the game being held at Country Bowls. We only managed one winner so congratulations to the rink of Roy Thompson, Dennis Wade, Fred Trigwell and Brian Patton who won 19 - 12. One of our other men’s rinks had a very close match but were just pipped at the post. In spite of the result a good day was had by all as both the weather and the company were excellent. This was a good experience to play with what you would call ‘better bowlers’.

Many thanks to Country Bowls for hosting the event and providing a very good meal afterwards.

On Monday the Falcons in the Discovery Division were away to Quesada Rubies. Not a good result for us as we only won on one rink. Our winning rink was: Debbie Perryman Fred Trigwell and Barry Evans 14 – 12. The final result being 55-83 2 points to Horadada to 10 for Quesdada.

Friday saw Horadada Royals away to San Miguel Boxers. The weather was a bit iffy. Will it rain or not? The rain stayed away till the last 2 ends. It

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came down quite heavily and everything changed!

Again not a good result for Horadada. But team don’t despair, we had one winning rink and as is unusual for a report, I feel I have to mention the one rink that was a nearly! It was down to the last end and when rain postponed play, the skips were still to bowl. Not looking good for Horadada as we were 4 shots down, then our skip came in and moved the jack back to give us two shots up. Nail biting stuff, have we just got it? No, ‘cause opposition skip came in with last wood and claimed shot. Horadada lost by 2 shots. Our winning rink was: John Goddard, Jack Linehan and Barry Evans 18 – 15. Well played Guys. Final score was shots for 70 to 120 against. Points gained 2 to 10 against.

Keep ‘em bowls a rollin’ Horadada. We can show ‘em!

Horadada offers a warm welcome to new or experienced bowlers, and provides the necessary equipment. Our roll-up days for this friendly club are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings. Please contact Fred Trigwell on 659 139 129 for info

by Rod Edgerton

In the Enterprise Division The Apollos entertained La Marina Explorers and with good wins from Trish & Pat Reilly with George Richardson 20-7 and from Dave Davies with Florence & Mike Edwards 23-15 manged to share the points 6-6 with the shots in favour of Apollos by 83-80 In the Voyager Division the Pioneers away at Country Bowls managed to win on the rink of Gordon Dall, Barbara Cooper and Dave Laverick but lost overall shots by 102-53 picking up just 2 pts.

Better news in the same division from the Sputniks who defeated E.I. Saturns by a single overall shot 87-86 winning on 3 rinks and picking up 8 points.Winners for La Siesta were Gary Randall,Sheila Millward and Jim Eastwood 1912,Hilary Clarke,Rod Edgerton and Alan Ralph 21-18 and Joe Kocsis, Ann Edgerton and Lee Plummer winning 17-15.

In the Winter League La Siesta visited San Luis and managed to win on 2 rinks picking up 4 points with the overall shots being 98-68 to San Luis.Winning rinks came from Irene Laverick,Tony Dalton,Pat Harman and Jenny Bowman 24-9 and Barbara Cooper,Val Dalton with Florence and Mike Edwards 18-14.

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by Irene Graham

In the Fed 4’s the Parakeets entertained Montemar Lords and managed to win on 2 rinks and won the overall shots by 61 shots to 39 picking uo 6 points.

The Hoopoes lost their home match against Country Bowls without winning on any rink.

In the Southern League A Division the Blues visited Vistabella Picadors and shared the points 6 each with Vistabella taking the shots 74-69.Pat Harman with Derek Smith and Alex Morrice best winners 16-8.

The Golds in B Division entertained Montemar Matadors and had a 92 shots to 74 win picking up 11 points from 4 wins and a draw.Heading the winners were Doug & Fay Beattie with Ros Stockell 19-11 closely followed by Tony & Val Dalton with Rab Logan 20-15.

In Division C the Silvers were at home to San Luis Pumas and in a match with only 2 shots separating the teams beforen the eighteenth ends the Silvers pulled away to a victory by 97 shots to 87. The match finishing with both teams getting 6 points thanks to Janette & Lee Plummer with Wendy Ralph winning 28-7 and Kathleene and Noel Morrisroe with Willie Mcvey winning 19-18.

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Imanyo Golf Society started in Oct 14 and is now 100 strong. We have raised money for charities each year and in 2018 we decided to support three charities which our members voted for, they were Caritas Daya Nueva, S.A.T.S. Animal Rescue and A.E.C.C. Cancer Care.

The money was raised with various events, raffles, football cards and extremely kind donations and we managed to raise a fantastic €1,200 therefore each charity received €400.

The picture shows the donations being presented to Daya Nueva’s priest Juan Parroco for Caritas Daya Nueva, Jackie for S.A.T.S and the president of A.E.C.C. the donations were presented by Steve Day, Martin Gadney, and Mick Billins, committee members.

The society would also like to thank Dons Ralph, our main fund raiser. www.imanyogolfsociety.com - imanyogolfsociety@gmail.com

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB By Sheila Cammack Another busy week for all our teams, with some great results & useful points, although not everything went to plan.

SA League Monday 28th Klingons home v VB Drivers, a great result; 124shots-67, 10pts-2.

Winners: Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones, 36-6, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 18-14, William Holtham, Sabrina & Russell Marks 24-13, Bob White, Giuseppe Galelli, Peter McEneany 3310. Trekkers home v VB Albatrosses, a tough match 0-12, 68 shots-94. Romulans a great result away v GL Chestnuts; 9-3, 102shots-74. Winners: Pauline Johnson, Chris Lythe, Ralph Jones 23-7, Chris Phillips, Dee Hoey, Joe Millis 21-14, Pat Barnes, Danny McErlean, Tom Fromson 20-20, Robert Hicks, Rob Bruce, Lyndon Johnson 20-13.

Vulcans away v VB Buggies, a hard day at the office: 0-12, 40shots-148.

Wednesday 30th Winter League: a better result home v La Siesta, 8points-4, 98 shots-68. Winners: Pam Lockett, June Jones, Peter McEneany, Keith Jones 23-9, Kath Reid, Giuseppe Galelli, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 30-10, Ray Clarke, Drew Russell, Sabrina & Russ Marks 22-7.

FED 4’s League: Thursday 31st Ospreys an excellent result away v Q Panthers: 8-0, 26shots-12.

Winners: William Holtham, Janet McEneany, Ann

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By Dave Webb In the Discovery Division, the Sycamores were away to Vistabella Eagles. Final score - 131 - 54.

10 - 0. Best winning rink was Phil Lockley, Mary Lockley, skip Mel Brown. 37 - 6. In the Discovery Division the Maples were at home to Mazarron Mariners. Final score was 99 - 60. 12 - 0. Best winning rinks - Rudy Wattley, Jeff Hier, skip Derek Sale. 23 - 9. In the Voyager Division The Chestnuts were at home to San Luis Romulons.

Final score - 74 - 102. 3 - 9. Best winning rink was Doreen Watt, Roger Farrington, skip Graham Watt. 20 - 18. In the Winter League we were at home to Quesada, final score shots 67 - 91. points 2 - 10. Winning rink was - Lynne Morris, Jean Giddings, Mike Kelly, skip Tom Hill. 16 - 13. In the Fed 4s the Beech were at home to San Luis Bazas. Final score - shots 60 - 39. Points 8 - 0.

Holland, Peter McEneany 20-14, Pam Lockett, June Jones, Ray Clarke, Keith Jones 40-10, Giuseppe Galelli, Margaret Clarke, Scott Malden, Ian Kenyon 26-12. Condors away v SM Mohawks, fought hard for 2pts-6, 32 shots-69. Winners: Jan Pocock, Margaret Morrison, Bill Webb, Drew Russell 15-13. Bazas away v GL Beech, hard fought but unfortunately, 0pts-8 39shots-60.

Southern League: Friday 1st Lions home v GL Oaks, another excellent result; 12pts-0, 110 shots60 Winners: Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 16-13, Bob White, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock 2119, Margaret Morrison, Keith Phillips, Neil Morrison 17-14, Janet McEneany, Ray Clarke, Peter McEneany 21-9, Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 35-5. Tigers, home v ER Mustangs, a great result, 90shots-70, 10pts-2. Winners: Judy Carroll, Bill Webb, Derrick Cooper 18-16, Allen Bowen, Graham Bird, Suzi Cooper 17-10, Ros Holmes, Jan & Brian Pocock 19-10, Shirley Verity, Jo & Jules Pering 25-10. Leopards away v La Manga Crusaders, hard work and some close games but: 0-12, 45shots-125. Pumas, away v LS Silvers, useful points: 6-6, 87shots-97. Winners: Pat Barnes, Mary Fromson, Danny McErlean 2420, Chris Phillips, Robert Hicks, Lyndon Johnson 18-13, Val & Allan Lever, Tom Fromson 20-17.

For information, SLBC website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com or contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691 903 773.

Best winning rink was Rita Hart, Dave Thompson, Jim Wilcock, skip Stuart Hamill. 26 - 13. The ashes meanwhile were away to Emerald Isle Leprechauns, final score - shots 51 - 53. Points - 4 - 4.Best winning rink M Stephens, S Cordell, J Hier, skip R Cordell. 21 - 17. In the Voyager Div the Elms were away to Vistabella Swingers. final score, 62 - 125. 2 - 10. winning rink - D Field, J Bliss, skip D Thompson. 19 - 13. In the Southern League, the Cedars were away to Country Bowls Cubs. Final score 82 - 102. 3 - 9. Winning rink was P Wray, D Giddings, skip S Hamill. 28 - 17.

In the Southern League the Oaks Played there best against a strong San luis lions side but although some rinks were in contention things did not go their way. Final score - 60 - 110. 0 - 12. for all inquires regarding membership pleas contact Chris Dewar on 698418987, or visit our website: greenlands-bowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub

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THE HISTORY OF GOLF The first game using a stick and a ball started in Russia and was called ‘paganica’ and it travelled across Europe via Germany and France to Holland, where the Dutch renamed the game as ’kolf’.

While historical records show no evidence of golf being played in Scotland before 1450 there is proof of the Dutch playing ‘kolf’ in 1300. The game of ‘Kolf’ was played on ice in the winter and fields in the summer and historical records suggest that it died out in Holland in around 1700.

It is suggested that Scotland is the home of golf and there is a link there because it was probably Scottish wool merchants who first took the game from Holland to the British Isles. Just how did this happen?

It would appear that Scottish wool merchants took their ‘wares’ for sale across the North Sea to Holland but while waiting for favourable return winds they passed their time playing ‘kolf’ They took the game to the east coast of Scotland where the natural terrain suited this new game and they played the game across country to a rabbit scrape, which they used as a hole, which was marked with a gull feather.

Just think about it for a minute, if it weren’t for rabbits the game of ‘golf’ as we know it today would not have existed. The natural habits of rabbits is to chew grass and live in hollows thereby preventing growth of vegetation and creating bare patches which were probably the first ‘greens’.

In the middle of the scrape, the buck rabbit would create a hole and urinate in it to mark his territory and the early golfers would play from one hollow to the next. Today due to the extended use of chemicals and fertilisers on golf course it is dangerous to lick your golf ball to clean after ‘holing out’ it but you can see that even in the early days this practise was best avoided!

So there you have it, the history of the origins of golf………or is it?

According to an article in the Daily Mail golf is now claimed to have it’s origins in of all places China. Professor Ling Hongling has stated that the game began in China in 945AD some 500 years the Scots first played the game.

There are references in Chinese libraries to a pastime called ‘chulwan-

Las Ramblas Golf Society - 28 January

By Peter Reffell ‘Evening all’ and welcome to this week’s crime scene investigation. ‘Twelve angry men’ (well plus a couple of ladies but that didn’t work so well) took to pounding the beat on Monday with an ‘elementary’ 3-2-1 dusty bin. ‘Briefly’ the winning squad, with 76 points, were John Shervell (doing a great artist’s impression) together with Hendrick (Van der Valk) Oldenziel and undercover, wearing his plain clothes, Mike Chapman. They were ably assisted by the fictional Albert (Pierrepoint?).

After a great show of numbers on Tuesday, when we said a fond farewell to our good friend Brian Staines, it was back on patrol on Wednesday with the first (of 6) eclectic Stablefords.

Two ‘Joker’ holes were chosen by each player where the points scored were doubled.

The ‘charge sheet’ showed Lindsay (Taggart) Forbes come out top with 40 points closely pursued by Nora Betts and Mike Mahony. Mike was also one of only two people (the other being Andy McDonald) to steal a ‘2’ on the day, but as he doesn’t participate he walked away empty handed!

‘Just one more thing’ (get it?) I don’t normally mention 4th place but as it was Trevor (Ironside) Pulleyblank I’m making an exception this week.

Onto Friday when we played a 999 (actually it was a 6x6x6). After the post mortem, our winning gang and picking up the ‘Tin Star’ with 83 points were Geoff Biggerstaff, Ron Percival, John Dobson and Albert.

Pues, hasta la semana que viene

(in assN with Costa Blanca Green Fee s vcs) chui’ which when translated means ‘to hit a ball’ Genghis Khan and his Mongol hordes are believed to have taken golf to Europe centuries later.

There is also reference in a 10th century book in which a magistrate ordered his daughter to dig ‘goals’ in the ground so he may drive a ball into them with a purposely crafted stick. In addition two Chinese paintings from the 13th century depict noblemen hitting balls into holes with sticks that look remarkably like today’s golf clubs. Only time will tell whether golf history has actually been re-written but you should note that in the same article China claims to also have invented football, basketball and skiing.

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BUSTERS Golf Friday the 1st February 2019 saw twenty-four of our members traveling to Alicante Golf course. We had a few of our new members who had not played there previously and they along with our established members were not disappointed as Alicante’s Campo de Golf was in very good condition.

This Seve designed course with its six pars threes six par fours and six par fives has always been a good test of golf and our game there this month was no exception, the strong winter headwind blowing made club selection very difficult, along with most par threes being very long, our best score today being thirty-two points giving proof of the tough conditions.

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As we had a late tee off we made our presentation this month at Alicante Golf club, this seemed alien as we have always been used to being spoiled by Lisa, Rik and their staff at the Mini Golf bar in Quesada where we normally return make our prize-giving.

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Onto our winners. They were, BF9 Malcolm Evans with sixteen points and BB9 Peter List scoring seventeen points. Both had the choice of Rioja wine or golf balls.

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TOP GUN on Wednesday was Lindsay Forbes

Our third place was tied by Kjell Svenson and Helen Beddows who both scored thirty one points both had an equal back nine also equal back six and equal back three so Helen took the slot by means of a lower handicap Kjell also had the choice of Rioja or golf ball Helen received a bottle of Rioja along with a sleeve of golf balls.

Our winner on the day scoring thirty-two points was Ineke Stevenson who took home a bottle of Gordons Gin, we had three players with a two on their card in our competition so our twos pot was shared by Chris Soane, Helen Beddows Martin Collins all receiving cash prizes, finally soccer card winner this month was Eric Lucas who chose Brighton.

Barry Grinsell secretary Busters Golf society.

Carp R Us Round nine of the Carp-R-Us Winter Series was fished on the Segura feeder drain near Mercadona on the N332 at Guardamar.

Like most venues the fishing in the winter here is tough but the majority of the anglers caught something.

First, by a long way, was Jeremy Fardoe with 6.70kg of carp and mullet caught on the pole. Second was Steve Fell with 2.20kg of mullet again caught on the pole. Third was Roy Dainty with 0.90kg and fourth was Jackie Breslin with 0.80kg.

The club membership year started 1stJanuary, so now is a good time to join.

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

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MONTE IN SAFE HANDS

Carlos (left) with reporter Andrew Atkinson

By Andrew Atkinson CD Montesinos' future is in safe hands - thanks to shot stopper Carlos - who has been outstanding in his first season at the Los Montesinos based club.

"I am enjoying my first season at the club - I've been made very welcome", said Carlos, who had a spell in England playing at Cambridge City FC. The Vega Baja outfit are in their second season in the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8: "The spirit of the players is high," said former Almoradi and Torrevieja 'keeper Carlos.

Montesinos have struggled this season and see themselves hovering above relegation: "We have the players at the club to do well in the second half of the season.

"The 2018-19 campaign is the second season CD Montesinos have played at a higher level and the objective is to stay there," said Carlos.

Carlos, who vies for the No. 1 shirt with fellow goalie Michael, said: "I am fully confident that we we will be playing in the 1st Regional next season."

CD Montesinos are up against clubs who have bigger purse strings, finances that can lure players their way: "We lost a lot of players in the summer of 2018 for a number of reasons," said club president Felipe Parades.

"At this level good players are very difficult to come by - as we have found out first hand," said Felipe.

"The task of bringing new players to the club is not easy. We are finding that clubs that pay money, and better placed, will always pip us to their signature.

"That's how football works. We are a modest club, but we can still achieve our objective - with the support shown - a wonderful love of the club," said Felipe.

Carlos said: "We need to be realistic. Confidence is within the squad and under new manager Ruben we are doing well."

Carlos is back in Spain after being in the UK where he had a spell between the nets: "I spent nine months in England at Cambridge. I was there to learn English and played for Cambridge City FC," said Carlos.

I spoke Exclusively to Cambridge City chairman Kevin Satchell and club historian Neil Harvey about Carlos's time there.

"Carlos played eight games during the 2016-17 season at Cambridge City reserves", said Neil.

"I saw him play in his last game in the Cambridge League. Carlos also made an appearance in the Cambridge Challenge Cup," said Neil.

Non League club Cambridge City, founded in 1908, play in the Southern Football League division one central.

"Other Spanish players at the club included Victor Munoz-Garcia, Hector Perez, Manuel Ramirez and Fernando Garcia, who played alongside Carlos," said Neil.

"I loved it in England," added Carlos.

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ALFIES Golf Society

By Wayne Stevenson

Las Colinas -Thursday 31st January 2019 30 members and 2 guests from Alfie's GS travelled to Las Colinas GC for the opening match of the 2019 season and the first round of the Eclectic Cup. This is always a popular venue for our members and guests and although the course was in good condition, we felt that it didn’t meet the usual high standards that we have come to expect at Las Colinas. With gusting winds, non receptive greens and difficult pin positions this was always going to be a tough day for all golfers.

Our winner of the day in the gold division was Ian Ingledew with a great score of 35 stableford points.

Second place went to Steve Barlow with a score of 32 points.

The Winner of the silver division was Peter Golder with a score of 31 stableford points.

Second place went to George Petty with 30 points.

Nearest the pin on the 5th– Sponsored by ‘The Street Restaurant’ went to Peter Golder.

Nearest the pin on the 14th – Sponsored by ‘The Celtic

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Drop‘ went to Shaun Staplehurst.

Nearest the pin in 2 shots on the 9th sponsored by ’Alfies Bar’ went to George Petty.

The Blind pairs were won by Rachel Lee and Bob Young.

A prize donated by Gary Armstrong for the longest walk went to Steve McAllister.

Many thanks to our sponsors, also a big thank you to Cat and Liz at Alfies Bar for their continued support throughout the year and post-match food. And finally thanks to all the members and guests for supporting Alfies Golf Society.

Our next outing is Vistabella on the 28th February 2019 so get your names down early.

Winner Ian Ingledew.

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Euronics Singles Knockout Last week was the Euronics Darts League Singles Competition with the following men progressing to the next round: Bob Taylor, Barry Shingler, Alex Nikolov, Nigel Justice, Graham Solomon, Edmundas Klmonis, Jordan Johnson and Aroldas Kliminos In the Ladies section the quarter finalists willing through from the round of 16 were: Yvonne, Simone, Hennie, Michelle, Pat, Sonya, Lesley and Maggie Thanks to the Hub, The Secret Garden and to Peta´s for hosting the events. The league tries to spread the competitions fairly around all the bars so don´t panic if you haven´t had a competition at yours yet, we will be in touch soon enough.

There are only a couple of weeks remaining in the first half of the league competition- the commitee will be meeting up soon and inviting a representative from each team to help plan the next half of the league and the remaining competitions and also the all important end of season presentation night .....

By Deborah Macklestone

Torrevieja Darts Ladies

Hot Darts: Pamela Taylor 180, Simone de Lacy 133, Cynthia Jevons 132,

League Format - Week 4 Results: Friendly's Chicas 4 - 5 Macklin’s Dolly Mixt Wildcats at Macklin’s 2 - 7 El Balcon Chicas Black Dog Ladies 3 - 6 Primadonnas Gap Ladies 6 - 3 Friendly's Temps

115, Sue Wade 114, Shirley Stephenson 114, Veronica Hughes 114, Sandra

League Table Gap Ladies El Balcon Chicas Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures Black Dog Ladies Friendly’s Chicas Friendly's Temps Primadonnas Wildcats at Macklin’s

P 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4

Sandra Crabbe 121, Mo Skelton 116, Lorraine McGrath 115, Groa Bryndis

Pts 12 10 10 8 8 6 6 4

Bull Finish: Kim Fickling, Beaty Powell (29/1) Beaty Least Darts: Cynthia Jevons 22, Pamela Taylor 22 (29/1) Highest Checkouts to date: Kim Fickling 107, Lin Cousins 104, Beaty Powell 99 Powell 99

Crabbe 110, Beaty Powell 105, Sue Casey 102, Brenda harper 100, Pamela Taylor 100, Beaty Powell 100, Janet Boyd 100, Christine Atherton 100, Ellie Atwood 100 180’s and 171’s: Pamela Taylor 180 (29/1), Simone de Lacy 171, Shirley Stephenson 171

Congratulations to Black Dog Ladies’ Pamela Taylor for an excellent 22 dart finish including a 180!

Pairs Competition: Ladies, please get yourself a partner as we will be asking for entries soon for the competition on 26th February at the New Tavern, playing straight through to the finals. A finger buffet will be on each team’s table. Players will be eligible to play if they have played a minimum of four fixture matches up to 31st Dec 2018.

England and The Med Bar Golf Society. 29/1/19 Font de Llop Scotland Stars of the Future at Pinatar Under 17 squads from England and Scotland return to action at the Pinatar arena in the coming days where they will compete in a four nation competition with France and Hungary.

All of the games, to which entry is absolutely free, will take place from this coming Tuesday (5th February) through to Sunday (10th February).

Tuesday, February 5 - 17:00 Scotland - France Thursday, February 7 - 15:00 England - France Friday, February 8 - 15:00 Scotland - Hungary Sunday 10th of February - 13:00 England - Hungary Both squads, which include many players from their respective Premier League clubs, are putting the finishing touches to their squads which will compete later in the year in the EUFA Under 17 Championships.

Off to font de llop for the first time this year for the long haul towards our player of the year trophy. Conditions were for January, cold and windy.

The course, for the time of year was in good condition and with the fairways dyed green there was no excuses for not hitting them.

One player decided it was warm enough for shorts on the day, see if you can spot him in the picture.

The photo includes winners on the day and also in the middle of the photo was the last 3 players to win the new player of the year trophy.

Results on the day: Silver division and overall winner with 37 points: Marc Doherty Silver division runner up with 31 points: Dave Adams Gold division winner on countback with 32 points: Ray Muttock Gold division runner up: andy trefry Nearest the pins on par 3`s: Reid Kane x 2, Eric Owens, Bill Martin & Alan Gifford 2`s club winner team of: Reid Kane Football card winners: Ray Muttock, Chris Lusty & Laurie Woodroof.

Thanks to Steve and his staff at the Med Bar and Bistro, our next outing is at Alenda 12/2/19

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

Lo Marabu Golf Society.

In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services For this month’s meeting a group of 26 players visited the established course at Font Del Llop taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

The weather was better than expected with bright sunshine but a stiff wind making scoring difficult.

The winning scores on the day were as follows: Gold Division 1st – Danny Kenny – 35 points, 2nd – Tony Ollier – 34 points Silver Division 1st – Colin MacDonald – 36 points, 2nd – Kim Dixon – 34 points Bronze Division 1st – Jim Kelly – 30 points, 2nd – Terry Moseley – 28 points

31/1/19 Font de Llop

Nearest the Pins – Mike Probert (2),Doug Croker,Danny Kenny & Terry Moseley Dog of a Day – Ken Taylor, Football Card – Ken Taylor After the game we returned to Broadway Uptown Quesada, which is located at Pueblo Brava, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their continued support.

Our next interim fixture is at Altorreal on 14th February 2019 followed by the society day at Bonalba on 28th February 2019.

Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

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Torry babes are just not good enough as relegation looms trimmed, these players were allowed to be released.

Moncho has been promoted from caretaker manager, to that of a permanent role, and seems to be sticking by his policy of promoting from within the club.

CD Torrevieja ......................0 UD Ilicitana............. .............2 ONCE AGAIN, Torry started a Preferente match with 4 youth team players, along with another 3 who were sat in the dugout. Unlike last weeks spirited draw at Redovan, the babes lacked any form of cohesion against a very average Ilicitana side.

Torry were outplayed for long periods, and it´s anybodies guess where their next goal will come from. It´s now 4 games without a goal, whilst at the other end 10 have been conceded. But when you consider that Fran, Manez, Omar, Rulo, Guido, Micro and Revi have all left the club in recent weeks, is it any wonder? These are quality players (well maybe not Omar) who are an asset to any side, and they will be missed big time.

I spoke to David, one of the new club owners, post match who informed me that as the budget had to be drastically

Regional Football Roundup CD Montesinos have a crunch game at home against Sporting San Fulgencio at the Municipal Stadium on February 10 in a battle to avoid relegation.

In a bottom of the table clash CD Montesinos, fourth bottom, host second bottom Sporting San Fulgencio in the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8.

Just five points separate the bottom eight teams ahead of Sunday's fixtures, with eighth bottom Atletico Catral on 19 points, and bottom club Monforte CF on 14 points.

Sandwiched in between are Callosa Deportivo B, Dolores, Betis Florida, CD Montesinos, Altet and San Fulgencio.

AC Torrellano defeated CD Montesinos 2-0 on Saturday that kept the home side in the chase for promotion - in contrast to struggling Montesinos who have chalked up a mere 17 points this season.

A defeat against San Fulgencio would turn up the volume of the alarm bells that have been ringing loud at the Los Montesinos club this season.

CD Altet hit back with a 3-1 win against Dolores at the weekend - gain-

Whilst new signings Jonny and Alex sat on the bench, Moncho preferred to give a debut to Brandon, who put in a below average performance. Having said that, he just wasn´t getting the service that a striker requires, if he was to perform to anything like his known ability.

Ilicitana had a glorious opportunity to open the scoring on 15 mins, but Javier was guilty of a glaring miss, screwing his shot wide from no more than 3 yards. Five mins later, an assist by Molina to Javier, resulted in the Ilicitana front man having his shot well saved.

Twas all Ilicitana, and on 22 mins, Piper had a fierce drive well saved by Cristo, who then completed a double save, this time from Javier.

The opening goal arrived on 32 mins, courtesy of a free kick by Piper, which was parried by Cristo into the path of Molina, who from an acute angle found the back of the net.

Torry were close to levelling soon after from a 25 yard rocket shot by Moi,

which was superbly tipped over the bar

by Boro. The half ended with Cristo using his outstretched legs to save a goal bound effort by Cabillo.

Soon after the restart, Jose was faced with a one on one with Torry keeper Cristo, but the Ilicitana midfielder lacked composure by shooting straight at his opponent. Jose had another

chance on 58 mins, but once again Cristo saved well and the chance went begging.

On 80 mins, Molina saw Cristo off his goal line, and from fully 40 yards, executed a delightfully chipped shot which eased just inside the post. Only a goal line clearance prevented Ilicitana adding a 3rd, in a match that was not

one for the purest, as the standard of play was poor to say the least.

This defeat, added to Benidorm´s shock victory at CFI Alicante, meant that Torry slipped to 2nd to bottom.

Next weekend they visit their closest rivals in avoiding the dreaded drop, as they make the journey to Benidorm.

CD Montesinos skipper Fernando

Mayor welcomes return of Lorente to CD Montesinos ing their third win in four games - after losing against Hondon on 27 January Hondon gained a 1-0 away win against mid table Monovar CD to go joint second with Murada, who drew 1-1 against Santa Pola CF. Betis Florida and Callosa Deportivo B shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

CD Montesinos will be looking to key players - in captain Fernando and talisman midfielder Maccan - to be influential against Sporting San Fulgencio in what is turning out to be an increasing relegation concern amongst the supporters.

Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE Los Montesinos Mayor José Manuel Butron has welcomed the return of Carlos Lorente to CD Montesinos football club after president Felipe Parades swooped to register his signature with the Valencia FA. "Carlos Lorente is a very good player - and I am glad he has returned to CD Montesinos," Mayor José told me.

Lorente departed the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8 club for personal reasons two seasons ago, which was deemed a big blow to the Vega Baja outfit.

CD Montesinos have bolstered their squad with new signings Lorente and Roberto Paloma, and Felipe said: "We welcome Carlos back.

"At this level good players are very difficult to come by. We needed new players and I am pleased with the signings of Roberto Paloma and Carlos Lorente."

Lorente was included in the squad against AC Torrellano on Saturday, February 2, in a 1st Regional fixture.

Lorente is expected to get a rousing return from the supporters of 'The Full Monte' at home at The Municipal Stadium, Los Montesinos, against Sporting San Fulgencio on 10 Feb.

Supporters club president Eddie Cagigao said: "The season has not been good, so far, despite winning the first two games.

"Results have been disappointing - but we keep the faith - and we hope to achieve our objective in staying in the 1st Regional.

Carlos Lorente - Monte return.

"The 2018-19 season is Photo by Terry Harris. our second in the 1st Regional, and it's a tough one."

Mayor José is giving his full support to the club, with a new playing surface set to be laid this month, as part of a 100,000 euros investment, that follows the new stand and ground development.

CD Montesinos have struggled this season, sitting in the lower echelons of the table, but Mayor José said: "With the return of Carlos Lorente the club will do much better."

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