The Leader Newspaper Edition 764

No 764

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Marking 25 years of the Linea Dírecta Nationals On Friday evening the Emerald Isle Bowls Club was host to the Opening Ceremony of the 25th National Bowls Championships, sponsored once again by leading insurer Línea Directa.

Taking place in beautiful sunshine representatives of the competing clubs, provided another wonderful spectacle as

they paraded in their club colours, across the rink with the venue decked out in National and Regional flags.

The ceremony was attended by senior representatives of the National Bowls Federation as well as sponsors Línea Directa and Kameeleon.

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The Show Choir to Perform in Torrevieja The Show Choir was founded in 2012 by Paul Day. Paul spent many years on the stage playing roles as diverse as Arvide Abenathy (Guys & Dolls) and Monsieur Le Clerc (‘Allo 'Allo). As an MD/Chorus Master he worked with many of the local musical and theatrical societies in and around Southend, Essex.

The Show Choir is a community-based choir with an emphasis on fun and the enjoyment of singing. As well as traditional musicals such as Les Miserables, Chorus Line, Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Jersey Boys etc, they also cover the more modern ‘jukebox’ musicals so you may hear them singing anything from

Cole Porter to Tina Turner or from Queen to Abba.

The Show Choir is based in Essex and is open to anyone aged 16 and above with a passion for music and the ability to have a good time and make a beautiful sound.

The Show Choir performs in local theatres and churches as well as outdoors, and most of their performances are for charity.

The choir members are very excited to be visiting Torrevieja, in conjunction with the Lions Club Torrevieja Suomi, and are looking forward to performing in aid of Alimentos Solidarios Torrevieja.

The Show Choir is scheduled for Torrevieja’s “Old Casino” on Thursday 16th of May at 20:00h and in the “White Church” of Plaza de Oriente on Saturday 18th of May at 20:30h, just after evening mass. Entry is free to both concerts.

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A MURDER MYSTERY The Case of the FATAL FAREWELL The Rojales Pantomime Group who are performing a MURDER MYSTERY PLAY at the Coopers Arms, Avenida Antonio, Dona Pepa, Quesada on Saturday, 25th May and tickets cost just 10€, payable on the night, and include a sumptuous one course meal with a choice of – Chicken Breast, Chips & Salad - Cod, Chips & Mushy or Vegetable Lasagne which will be served at 7.30 pm followed by our play when the plot will unfold yielding various clues for you to decipher and solve the mystery! The winner will be drawn from the correct solutions at the end of the play.

To join us for a very entertaining evening, with the possibility of also winning a prize, simply email: voreilly16@gmail.com with your names and menu choices, or telephone (after 6pm) 678 518 218.

There will also be a raffle on the night with lots of prizes to be won. (Closing date to order tickets will be 21st May).

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PP Assessor defects to Ciudadanos

The adviser during the current Orihuela government to the PP Councillor for Tourism and Foreign Residents, Fermín González, announced last week that he will be supporting Ciudadanos in the next Municipal Election to be held on 26 May. In recent days the assessor, who still remains an employee of the Partido Popular, has been increasingly seen in the company of C’s councillors and officials, even attending the launch of the Party electoral delegates in Orihuela last Thursday.

Fermin is well known locally and during the period of the current government he has been located in the Orihuela Costa Town Hall where he has been of great assistance to, and has made many friends in, the expat community.

Although he told the Leader that he just wants to ‘keep his head down and get on with his work’ his defection is just another example in the crisis that is currently affecting the PP. It is well known that the current mayor and candidate Emilio Bascuñana is still at loggerheads

with the local president Dámaso Aparicio with no likelihood of any resolution between the two politicians.

As such, Tourism adviser Fermín González, has now decided to depart the formation of Pablo Casado and move across to his main rival at the polls, Ciudadanos. Gonzalez is not on the list of Orihuela candidates, which is led by José Aix, but he will be one of the visible faces of the campaign and considered as one of his "star signings".

His immediate boss, Sofía Álvarez, is one of the councillors who refused to stand on the PP list for the upcoming elections, saying that she was completely disheartened by the party split caused by Bascuñana and Aparicio. But she added that despite widespread speculation and her many differences with the two men she will not be leaving the Partido Popular.

Ciudadanos leader, José Aix, said that "there are many people who are approaching my party because they are despairing of the internal situation of the PP”.

He added that "there is a lot of internal pent-up anger among the PP and many people even say that they want to help us, but they will not say it publicly." On the defection of well-known faces from the PP, Aix indicated that "in the PP there are some very capable people so if they want to help us in the future they are welcome to do so.”

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A taste of auto history at IFA Alicante for Auto Antic 2019

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The IFA Exhibition Hall, close to Alicante Airport, will be the venue for the Annual Classic Car Motor Show next Saturday and Sunday, the 18th & 19th of May, where visitors will be able to enjoy one of the largest showcases of vintage cars and motorbikes, privately owned vehicles, model cars and classic toy collections that the region has ever seen.

Many of the exhibits will be on show for the very first time and will include classic vehicle brands from private collections across Spain.

A taste of auto history at IFA Alicante for Auto Antic 2018 It is sure to be a weekend of enjoyment for the enthusiast and will include a complete range of entertaining activities, including displays by many Spanish Automobile Clubs, exhibits of Classic Motorcycles & Trucks, and many Unique Collections which have been such an attraction in previous years.

The fair will be open on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and

Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cost of entry is 8 euros to the general public. For pensioners of people aged under 30 the cost is just 6 euros when presenting the discount voucher that can be downloaded from the IFA website.

The entrance for clubs and associations is 5 euros per person on presentation of membership cards, for groups of at least ten people 4 euros while accompanied children under are free.

More information is available on the IFA website at: www.feria-alicante.com or on Facebook by searching for anticauto.

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On the Campaign Trail with PSOE candidate for mayor in Pilar de la Horadada, Pilar Samper.

In an exclusive interview with the Leader, PSOE candidate for mayor in Pilar de la Horadada, Pilar Samper, spoke of her excitement and ambitions, as she follows in the footsteps of the well-liked and much admired mayor Ignacio Ramos, as she leads the party into the Municipal Elections.

How do you feel about taking over the candidacy of mayor following in the footsteps of such a popular figure as Ignacio Ramos? What encouraged you to do so?

Of course it is a great responsibility but it is also a great honour for me to be the successor of a person as dear as Ignacio.

As I have watched him work over many years, his advice, his manner, the direct contact that he enjoys with people regardless of their political persuasion, their creed or their colour, are all values that I also hold dear and that I want to continue with in the future.

I know that I can work for all of the people of Pilar de la Horadada and continue building an efficient and successful municipality.

What are your plans for the coming legislature?

It is important that we are able to maintain continuity in projects that we have either in place or in the process of implementation during the coming term, continuity in our work and efforts for the

benefit of all residents.

Pilar Samper has been a longtime supporter of the expatriate community

We have a number of large projects earmarked for Pilar de la Horadada, projects that will help reduce seasonality, and create more jobs.

What about the most important challenges that Pilar de la Horadada will achieve in the next four years?

Of course we can’t look at the past and all the good works that we have accomplished, we need to move forward into the future. It is essential that we are able to complete big projects like the second institute and the fourth school.

We also need to encourage the creation of new hotel beds as well as provide greater support for the businessman of Pilar de la Horadada. And we must also include Pinar de Campoverde.

There are many challenges that we have set for ourselves that we are extremely confident will all be met.

knowledge and understanding of their traditions.

Will there be a councillor for foreign residents if you are elected as mayor?

What is the role of the foreign community that is resident in Pilar, and what do you propose to do in order to improve the integration of these residents into the social fabric of Pilar de la Horadada?

Of course there will. Practically 50% of our population is composed of foreign nationalities who need an individual, apart from the mayor, who will listen to their concerns, work on their behalf and provide them with the relevant information and answers to ensure their continued contentment in the municipality.

The role of foreign citizens in our municipality is very important. They do a magnificent job through their associations, they bring us cultural richness that we enjoy being part of. But it is important that we achieve a greater communication between them and the administration. There must be less formality and we must also achieve a greater

I will introduce a series of Informative lectures so that they know the structure and the functioning of the administration. This will enable them to better understand the processes and procedures that they must carry out. We will also make every effort to encourage as many foreign residents as possible to learn our language.

XXII International Jazz Festival in San Javier Marcus Miller, Maceo Parker, The Waterboys, Bill Evans and Myles Sanko have been added to the program for The 22nd International Jazz Festival of San Javier Festival director, Alberto Nieto and the mayor, José Miguel Luengo were joined by the general director of the Institute of Cultural Industries and Arts, of the Region of Murcia, Marta López-Briones, and the Councillor for Culture of San Javier, David Martínez to announce the line-up for Jazz San Javier 2019.

The program will offer a total of 28 concerts over 17 nights, from June 28 to July 27.

San Javier, Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor will host the three free concerts. There will also be a marching band, with a Dixieland Train touring streets and squares of Santiago de la Ribera and San Javier.

Among the artists to feature will be the bassist Marcus Miller, one of the most influential musicians on the planet, who returns to Jazz San Javier, accompanied by his usual band, where he will present his new album "Laid Black", nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.

Maceo Parker, living legend of funk and soul jazz, will be another of the superstars present at the Festival that he last visited in 2003. Another of the bands admired by lovers of good music, The Waterboys, with forty years of history in folk and rock & roll will visit Jazz San Javier for the first time with the debut in Spain of their new album, "Where the action is", which is released on May 24, 2019.

The New York organist, pianist and singer, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles will fill the Almansa Park auditorium with soul,

Festival director, Alberto Nieto and the mayor, José Miguel Luengo funk and gospel, with their powerful live performance.

Reminiscent of Sly & The Family Stone, the band features extraordinary voices and instrumentalists.

There will be many other outstanding artistes including singer and pianist Tony Desare, the versatile Zenet who will present his new album "La Guapería", and Roberta Gambarini who, together with the pianist Fabrizio Bosso, will feature a tribute to the great trumpeter Roy Hargrove, who died in November 2018.

Tickets for concerts can be purchased at the San Javier Festival Office, located at the ground floor of the Town Hall, telephone numbers 968 19 15 88 and 968 19 15 68, or on the website www. .festivalessanjavier.com.

The price of the subscription is 120 euros and includes 11 nights and only excludes the night of Friday June 28 with Fernando Rubio & The Inner Demons - The Waterboys, which will cost 40 euros and the Thursday July 25 with Chick Corea with a price of 35 euros. The rest of concerts range between 15 and 25 euros.

Outdoor concerts are free.

One of the problems that the foreign community has is with accessibility to public services, mainly because of the language issue. How can you improve their situation in this area?

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Councillor for beaches Luisa Bone said that 12 blue flags have been awarded on the Orihuela Costa

Work suspended on Rojales Bridge

the Atenpro alarm system which is monitored by the Red Cross and the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces.

The figures were presented last week at the annual meeting of the local security board. "There are many more cases but we are only able to monitor those which are reported and tracked," said Maria beaches and one in marinas) and the province of Valencia has 32 awards (31 on its beaches and one in marinas).

Diocesan priests celebrate the Day of the Clergy Priests of the Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante gathered in the Orihuela Seminary to celebrate the Day of the Spanish Clergy on Monday, part of the festivity of San Juan de Ávila, patron of the clergy and Doctor of the Church. The event was presided over by the diocesan bishop, Fr Jesús Murgui and was also attended by the two bishops emeritus (retired) of Orihuela-Alicante, D. Victorio Oliver and D. Rafael Palmero.

The company asked for a further 100,000 euro to purchase granite The mayor of Rojales, Antonio Pérez, has terminated the 700,000 euro repair contract awarded in January to the company Aitana, because of spiralling costs.

The company was engaged to refurbish the hydraulic complex of the historic Charles III Bridge that runs over the Segura River, as well as the dam and the old water wheel.

The restoration work should have been completed last month but it has been held up for some weeks since the company asked for a further 100,000 euro to purchase high quality granite. Although there is no official documentation on the matter the Spanish press is that the company is willing to finish the work but not with the material originally specified.

Meanwhile the anger of many residents is being publicly exhibited on social networks. The bridge, a Rojales landmark, and one of the most recognisable images associated with the town is a very important vehicle and pedestrian thoroughfare and the paralysis of the work is also affecting the surrounding streets, damaging many of the businesses located in the area.

Aitana was also awarded the contract to build a new pool and refurbish the sports centre, work with it has also had problems in completing.

Torrevieja gives protection to 265 victims of violence Torrevieja has 265 women registered as victims of sexist violence by the Ministry of the Interior. One of them is identified as "high risk", 35 women are medium risk and 151 with the risk assessed as low by the police system launched in 2007.

Two of the aggressors identified by the system are tagged using the geolocation wrist Comet system. In addition, 78 of the women have

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265 women are at risk in Torreveieja Araceli Poblador, revealing that in February the work of the security forces in Torrevieja was able to stop sexist aggression against an elderly woman that could have ended in her death.

In the meeting, chaired by the Mayor José Manuel Dolón (Los Verdes), the Civil Guard and Local Police reported on actions that they are taking to raise awareness and prevent gender violence in schools and city institutes.

Tabarca joins 84 beaches and marinas that achieve a blue flag The Comunitat Valenciana is once again the Spanish autonomy with the largest number of blue flags awarded to its beaches in 2019, receiving 135 in total. There are also a further 15 marinas that have also been awarded the distinction by the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC). Among the beaches regaining its flag is the island of Tabarca and Les Devesses in Dénia, while Altea has achieved a blue flag for the first time on the beach of l`Espigó.

Part of the ceremony saw priests Francisco Beltrán Antón, Manuel Martínez Miravete and Salvador Valls González celebrate celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary while Francisco Berbegal Vidal, Antonio Cantador Sansano, Manuel Torregrosa Torregrosa, Fulgencio Vegara Soler and Pedro Más González are all joined by Bishop Jesús Murgui, who celebrates his 50 years of priesthood this year.

Following communion, Bishop Murgui told his flock "listen to everyone and always welcome them with love."

The day was marked by the unveiling of a bust dedicated to the figure of the Servant of God Diego Hernández, who was a priest of the Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante and spiritual father of his seminary.

The Day of the Clergy ended with a meal of fraternity and homage in the Seminary of Orihuela.

This means that more than a fifth of the flags awarded in the country are to beaches located on the Valencian coast. By Autonomous Communities Catalonia is in second position with 120 distinctions, Galicia with 119 and Andalusia with 98.

Interestingly, more than 92% of the beaches and 88% of the sports ports of Castellón, València and Alicante that submitted a bid for the blue flag have received the distinction.

By province, the most awarded is Alicante with 84 flags (71 on beaches and 13 in marinas). Castellón has a total of 34 flags (33 on

Bishop Murgui unviling the bust of Diego Hernandez

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Phenomenal Praying Mantis can lay up to 300 eggs - in one sac!

By Andrew Andrew Atkinson A PRAYING mantis egg sac was discovered in the garden this week - attached to a honeysuckle plant.

Monday 13th - Sunday 19th May, 2019 Praying mantis are highly prized in the garden due to their predaceous nature - against insects that plague plants.

Praying mantis in the garden provide a safe, biological weapon to combat the summer’s onslaught of insects, eating flies, crickets, moths and mosquitoes.

Praying mantis have a complex life cycle, which starts with cannibalistic mating and encompasses an overwintering egg period, followed by a nymph stage and finally adulthood.

Praying mantis egg sacs hatch, emerging from their casings as temperatures warm in spring.

May will see miniature baby praying mantis erupt from the sac.

Females lay eggs on twigs and stems, walls, fences and house siding and eaves. The sacs can be difficult to spot, as was the case with me.

What was phenomenal is that the fascinating praying mantis can lay up to 300 eggs - in one sac!

Only about one-fifth of the nymphs will survive to adulthood, which makes the protection of the egg sacs important to preserve the next generation.

The Praying mantis adult female lays eggs -before she dies. The sac is about 1 inch long, rectangular, with rounded edges and tan to white.

The eggs are surrounded by a frothy foam which hardens into the casing. The foam is called ootheca.

The nymphs look like miniature adults and emerge with voracious appetites, feeding in the garden.

Over the last 13 years praying mantis have been visiting our garden in Los Montesinos, Alicante, but I had never discovered a egg sac before.

An adult praying mantis was photographed in the garden in May, prior to discovering the egg sac.

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WASPI : Women Against State Pension Inequality … International Group Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) is encouraging British expat women living in Spain, born in the 1950’s to join Waspi International. The Group is fighting for compensation in light of late or, in many cases, no notification of State Pension Age increases. The Campaign Group represents 3.8million British 1950’s born women, in the UK and living Overseas who have been negatively impacted by the mismanagement of increases to their State Pension Age. These changes were implemented by the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts.

The Waspi Campaign has been fighting this injustice since 2015. The International Group has steadily grown its membership with 1950’s ladies joining the campaign who have relocated to Spain. The Waspi Campaign continues to gain significant momentum with support of cross party MP’s. There have been 7 debates in Parliament, protests and TV and Press exposure.

Recently, the UN’s Special Rapporteur Philip Alston, visiting the UK said ‘As was made clear to me in a number of submissions and through powerful testimony, a group of women born in the 1950’s have been particularly impacted by an abrupt and poorly phased change in the State Pension Age of women from 60 to 66. The impact of the changes to pensionable age is such as to severely penalise those who happen to be on the cusp of retirement and who had well-founded expectations of entering the next phase of their lives’ The Waspi International Campaign is a ‘virtual’ group of 1950’s women utilising social media to actively campaign to achieve fair transitional arrange-

ments and compensation for all women born in the 1950’s affected by the changes.

The Waspi Campaign is not just about money. The campaign is also about the fundamental trust between Government and ordinary people. The lack of communication from the Government to the women affected following the 1995 Pension Act broke the trust that had existed for generations.

Waspi is determined that the grave injustice to this specific group of women will be rectified and in doing so, we will reestablish trust and ensure future generations, including today’s young people do not suffer in the same way.

To join and support the campaign go to Facebook: waspi international (ex pat 1950’s ladies fighting state pension changes)

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TEENAGE CIRCUS STAR TO CASABLANCA, WAR TORN TEHRAN, TOKYO, JAPAN - THAT'S SHOWBUSINESSS FOR SINGER/DANCER NORMA Andrew Atkinson talks Exclusively in Part 2 of an interview with Madrid born musician Esteban Fernandez and his wife, singer, dancer and former teenage circus star Norma, who live in Dona Pepa, Alicante.

Main image: Norma and Debbie, The Debutants.

Left: Norma and Esteban in Los Montesinos.

JOINING the circus aged 15 is a teenage dream for many, performing to packed audiences in 'The Big Top' - that's what Norma Fernandez did!

"I joined the circus as a teenager, aged just 15," reflected Manchester born Norma.

"I was in the circus as an aerial ballet performer," said Norma, talking over a coffee at Bar Charly in Los Montesinos, Alicante, with husband Esteban.

Norma revealed an early career in the circus was to be just the start of a star studded life in show business.

After Norma's time in the circus she became part of a dancing duo with friend Debbie and travelled throughout Europe.

"I lived in Casablanca, Morocco and also starred on a Moroccan television show, with Debbie," said Norma.

"I first met Esteban while I was working with Debbie, singing as a duo, in the south of Iran, in Khorromshar, which today doesn't exist," said Norma.

"After we finished the contract we went to work in Italy for nine months. It was only after, when we went to work in Beirut, that I met Esteban again, working with his band 'Esteban and The Debutants', in a very exclusive club called Venus," said Norma.

Norma, who got married in Beirut, Lebanon, said: "It was beautiful. We played there - before the war - in a duet with Debbie."

From a teenage circus dream to a star studded lifetime alongside Esteban, Norma's memories include that of Frank Sinatra in Tokyo, Japan, at the famous Copacabana club; to Sammy Davis jnr, Johnny Mathis, and Ike and Tina Turner.

"When we finished working in Japan and returned to

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Stagestruck are delighted that Robert Stokes will be bringing an extra dimension to their summer show Strictly X Factor.

Robert runs ‘The Square in the Air’ from his base in Dunstable and has lit West End shows as well as providing PA’s, fireworks, confetti and specialised lighting for all sorts of events.

‘I started out lighting shows for my mum, Suzanne Stokes at the age of 14 – and it’s been a passion ever since’ said Robert. ‘So, as I have the time, I thought it would be fun to drive down to Spain so we could work together again. I’ve met

the rest of the crew and seen rehearsals and this is going to be a great show!’

Strictly X Factor will be at the Teatro Cardenal Belluga from 16th-18th May. Doors open at 6.45 pm. Friday and Saturday almost sold out but some tickets for Thursday still available.

Tickets available on line via stagestruck.show@gmail.com or call 625 883 378 Ticket outlets Cards and More, La Marina, The Card Shop, Benimar and The Post Box, Doña Pepa.

England we decided to form a trio, with myself, Debbie and Esteban, called 'The Debutants'," said Norma.

"We worked throughout the UK and in Europe, countries that included Italy and France," said Norma.

"We worked in Torino, Turin, at the famous Moulin Rogue," said Norma.

During their time in Naples, Norma was seven months pregnant: "It was at an American base in Naples I was pregnant with my first child Martin," said Norma.

"Martin is a musician in his own right today, a very successful professional, as a singer and piano player. Having initially started playing drums as a child," said proud Norma.

"After I had son Martin, Esteban got a contract with his new band 'The Latin American Boys' in Iran, and later we joined him there," said Norma.

"When we finished the contract there we were caught up in the war and the Revolution. We couldn't get out.

"Our hotel was surrounded by tanks. We were told we couldnt leave and remained there for thirteen days. There were tanks in the road - we were confined to our room," said Norma.

"Thankfully arrangements were finally made to board a plane. One came - and we had five minutes to board and get out of Tehran - at 4am in the morning.

"We were lucky that we managed to board a plane to Dubai - and safety," said Norma.

Ironically their plight was on Bonfire night - November 5 and everything was on fire!

Norma revealed she was also involved in a gunpoint incident in Turkey with Debbie - during the war - and being under a curfew: "One night a gun was pushed into our backs, but we were told we weren’t going to be shot!," recalled Norma."

"We were told not to go out. We did it for the 'devilment' and told that we were very lucky!," said Norma.

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Álvarez seeks devolved powers for Orihuela Costa and Entrenaranjos RESIDENTS, ASSOCIATIONS AND BUSINESSMEN gathered in Campoamor last Wednesday as Sofía Álvarez announced her plans for the creation of a platform that will ultimately provide financial autonomy for the Orihuela Costa and Entrenaranjos.

The Orihuela Councillor for Tourism and Foreign residents said that she wants to establish an Entidad Local Menor, a Minor Local Entity that will allow the two areas a greater say in their own administration and the local management of their resources.

After denouncing deficiencies in "health, infrastructure, the maintenance of roads, cleaning and the collection of waste," she said that to establish the Minor Local Entity will take about 2 years but once they have done so it will allow greater financial freedom from Orihuela, with the

group being allocated an agreed amount of the budget which it will then be able to assign independently of the Orihuela government.

But first the Councillor said that there was a need for feasibility studies to be carried out which will quantify both the requirements and the deficiencies in Entrenaranjos and on the Orihuela Costa. She said that everything is in place for the studies to be undertaken by the Alicante and Miguel Hernandez Universities, and as such their conclusions would be watertight.

"We are over 30 km away from the city which should strengthen our application," said Álvarez. “And the fact that the Orihuela government barely covers the basic needs of the area has long been a matter of public record,” she added The project will begin its journey on 6 June when it will formally establish the platform and elect its executive. The platform itself will be composed of 30 people of different" she said, and it will be "apolitical".

The name will also be decided on at that time after which the group will meet on the first Thursday of each month when it will debate and agree on the measures to be taken. "It will promote ideas and

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Pink Ladies Annual “Walk for Life”.

On Sunday 2nd June 2019 the Pink ladies will be holding their annual “Walk for Life”. events, as well as social and recreational activities in the Taking place at the promenade at Playa Flamenca this is the coastal zone," said Álvarez. It will also analyse local 10th occasion we have held the requirements to ensure the sustainability of the fabric event. All but one has been held and services in the area. on the Orihuela Costa, starting "The objective is to value the area in which we live, to and finishing the 5k Walk for quantify the needs, demand what is necessary by right Life on the promenade. All and make it available to the people, regardless of their monies raised are donated to political colour," she said. "There are no leisure activities or festivities and the centres that the coastal area and the AECC to help in the fight against cancer.

Entrenaranjos enjoy, have grown due to the efforts of The walk is supported by the elderly foreigners who have come to live here.”

Minor local entities are those population centres that are Orihuela Costa Town Hall with support from the Local Police. separated territorially from the municipality to which It costs a €5 donation to take they belong and which have their own peculiar characpart, all those who register to teristics. take part will receive an official In the Valencian Community are currently seven. In T shirt and donated by Spain Valencia: La Barraca d'Aigües Vives (Alzira) and El Perelló and Mareny de Barraquetes (Sueca); in Alicante: property Shop and a bottle of La Llosa de Camacho (Alcalalí) and La Xara and Jesús water donated by Evolution, Pobre (Dénia); and in Castellón: Ballestar (La Pobla de both businesses are located at La Fuente.

Benifasá).

To register call in to the AECC Coincidentally, the mayor was also on the coast on office at Flamenca Beach Wednesday afternoon, at the Ramón de Campoamor Civic Centre where he presented the PP candidates to the Comercial Centre, Spain forthcoming elections. There was one notable absentee, Property Shop or on the day at however, Dámaso Aparicio, which continues to demon- the venue from 9.30 onwards, the walk will begin at 10.30 am strate the disorder that is still being experienced in the There will be live music all day local Partido Popular. performed by some of the top Nor did it sit well with the mayor that just a short disentertainers on the Costa tance from his electoral launch his PP councillor Sofia Blanca, on site bar, hog roast Álvarez, was proposing a project that he knew nothing and burger bar. about.

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ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Result; 4 Artist; 9 Chronological; 10 Dungeon; 11 Mince; 12 Bumpy; 14 Inept; 18 Trait; 19 Article; 21 Neighbourhood; 22 Hungry; 23 Chased.

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Strangulation; 3 Lunge; 5 Regimen; 6 Inconspicuous; 7 Taller; 8 Sling; 13 Pitcher; 15 Stench; 16 Major; 17 Mended; 20 Torch.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC

A prize that will wither away (7)

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Article in quantity of colouring matter (5)

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Composer of "Tinsel Garlands" (5)

10. One letter for underwear (7) 12. Reigning - not he? Not her! (2,3,6) 14. Cheat XX (6-5) 18. Make an attack on U.S. atlas (7) 19. Bore makes doctor unwell (5) 21. Fellow who makes a cut? (5) 22. Vice-emperor on the downward path? (7)

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

Solution on Page 23 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

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Sly (7)

Nothing to go on; 10 Reflect; 11

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Fire (5)

Heave; 12 Bride; 14 Grate; 18

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Rocks; 19 Obverse; 21 Private

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income; 22 Reeled; 23 Planet.

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tice; 3 Elite; 5 Another; 6 Good

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afternoon; 7 Runner; 8 Agate; 13

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Defect; 20 Venal.

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Cheer (7)

Rustic (5) Riddle (6) Tavern (3) Opportunity (6) Join (7) Amaze (7) Fruitful (7) Brook (7) Infuriate (6) Gloss (6) Revolt (5) Charge (3)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Which baseball team play home games at Coors field?

2. Who was the president of the United States between 1981 and 1989?

3. In which decade was art deco at its most popular in the US? 4. Which Paul Simon song begins with the line: Let us be lovers, we'll marry our fortunes together??

5. According to the New Testament of the bible, who did Jesus say was the greatest man who ever lived?

6. Which is the largest city in New Zealand?

7. What is the best decimal expression of 'pi'?

(2DP) 8. What nickname is given to an alcoholic drink of vodka and orange juice?

9. Which 2009 film grossed the most worldwide dollars?

10. In Richard Adams? Watership down, what kind of animals are the characters hazel and bigwig?

11. In which trade are composing frames and sticks used?

12. In which range of hills would you find the village of Broadway?

13. Which football club has the nickname ? The Blades??

14. Which role did Katherine Helmond play in the tv series Soap??

15. Which famous author and editor was born in Lichfield in 1709?

16. From which country did the

Chihuahua originate?

17. Which city did Speke airport serve?

18. What was John Dawkins nickname in Oliver Twist?

19. What made the Terror of Tiny Town an unusual film?

20. In which fictional town was Crossroads set?

21. On which London Underground line is Turnham Green station?

22. What was the name of Freddy Laker's cheap transatlantic air service of 1977?

23. F. Murray Abraham won Best Actor Oscar for his part in which musical film biography?

24. In which US state are the Sierra Nevada mountains?

25. Which Motor Racing team is named after India's sacred flower?

26. How many players are there in a Baseball team?

27. In which South American country is the volcano Chimborazo?

28. Devil's Apron and Purple Laver are both types of what?

29. Who's only No. 1 hit, in 1975, was "Barbados"?

30. In Greek Mythology, what did the Gods eat?

Samuel Johnson, 16. Mexico, 17.

Liverpool, 18. Artful Dodger, 19. Cast of Midgets, 20. Kings Oak, 21.

District, 22. Skytrain, 23. Amadeus, 24. California, 25. Lotus, 26. Nine, 27.

Ecuador, 28. Seaweed, 29. Typically Tropical, 30. Ambrosia

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Avatar with $2,787,965,087, 10. Rabbits, 11.

Printing, 12. Cotswolds, 13. Sheffield United, 14. Jessica Tate, 15. Dr

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‘Letters from the Canary Islands’ 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.

It began with a dream..

“It began with a dream…” was the first chapter of my first book, which told the story of how my partner and I found ourselves living and working in the Costa Blanca and the Canary Islands after careers as teachers in the UK. Like so many expats before us, we needed a change of pace and lifestyle and some sunshine; Spain was beckoning.

That was seventeen years and twelve books ago. It was a time when many Brits were seriously considering utilising the equity built up in a relatively modest property, or a pension payoff, to look at buying a good value property in Spain, France or other European destinations.

The pound-euro exchange rate was very strong in those days, which made even a meagre UK state pension go a long way. Living and working in the European Union meant that visas and work permits were no longer needed. It had all become so very simple to start a new life in a country of choice, and gave many the opportunity to ‘Live their dream’.

Time has moved on; Brexit has now become a large part of the concerns that present-day expats living in Europe are continuing to deal with. As a columnist and reporter, I regularly hear from many expats who share their concerns about the future. Issues relating to health cover, finance, employment rights, pensions and property are just some of the issues that continue to give many expats sleepless nights. Sadly, I know of some for whom the continual stress has been too much and they have become ill and have already returned

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to the UK. For others, a return to the UK is no longer possible, because they are either too sick and reliant upon the Spanish health service, or no longer have the funds to be able to return to the UK. Spain, in particular, has a stated generous policy towards British expats during this challenging time, but much depends upon reciprocity with the British Government.

Much also depends upon the government of the day; nothing is guaranteed or certain once the UK leaves the EU. These are issues that are likely to continue for years and far beyond the remaining lives of many expats currently living in Europe.

Despite current challenges, the expat To give just one personal example of an dream will continue for many issue that many expats are beginning to face. Although we are strong believers in lives. We have met many wonderful people and have shared laughand users of the Spanish health service, we are also fortunate to ter, joys and sorrows with so many over the years. We both love have maintained good value private health cover whilst living in Spain from a company that I have subscribed to since I started Spain and the Canary Islands and are grateful for the opportunities working. This health insurance covers us for treatment both in the and wonderful life that these has given us, but we know that this UK, as well as Europe. Despite good comprehensive cover for over cannot continue in its present form in a post-Brexit Europe. Nothing 40 years, our recent renewal notice now states that cover will be is for ever. given only from “300 hospitals in the UK” and there is no longer Despite current challenges, the expat dream will continue, albeit any mention of European cover. When questioned about this apparwithout the ease and flexibility of the past. There will always be ent change in policy, I was advised that we are one of a long-standthose who will seek the freedom to live and work in a country of ing group of people whose cover will be maintained in Europe “for their choosing and not of their birth. People will continue to have the foreseeable future”. This could easily mean a change of decision dreams and seek to turn them into reality. Life is short and so it is up at the end of the year, and will depend upon the whim of a company to all of us to ‘Live Our Dream’ in the best possible way. whose main interest will be profit. Apparently “maintaining European cover after Brexit may be challenging”.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at my websites: http://barriemahoney.com and http://thecanaryislander.com or It is some of these issues, as well as others, that have prompted my read my latest book, ‘Living in Spain and the Canary Islands’ partner and myself to decide to also return to the UK in the not too (ISBN: 9780995602724). Available in paperback, as well as distant future. We both recognise that our Spanish dream is coming to an end and that we are ready to begin another new chapter in our Kindle editions. Join me on Facebook: @barrie.mahoney

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ing for locals from Los Montesinos and the surrounding areas to join to swell the members, following support from Almoradi Scrabble Club," said Graeme.

The Courtyard in Los Montesinos, Alicante, are looking for new members to join a Scrabble Club on the second Tuesday of each month.

"The Courtyard Bar and Bistro will stage their next Scrabble Club day on Tuesday May 14 at 3pm.

Games are played in a friendly, but competitive manner," Graeme Jolly told The Leader.

"Players of all abilities are welcome. We are look-

Eight of the candidates of the Coalition formed by the three parties, Cambiemos OrihuelaC.L.A.R.O.-Unidas Podemos appeared before a large and enthusiastic audience at Restaurant Nacional in Orihuela Costa on 9 May. All candidates affirmed their commitment to a change of government in Orihuela and a new, more integrated but de-centralised Orihuela after the municicipal elections on 26 May. The head of the Coalition list, Carlos Bernabeu, remarked that the presentation occurred appropriately on Europe Day and in Orihuela Costa where a truly European population of Spanish and citizens from many European countries live side by side. But they had been too long ignored and lacked basic services like clean streets, proper

parks and gardens.

Helene Akerman, the leading C.L.A.R.O. candidate, stressed that thanks to being highly placed on the Coalition list, she was the only candidate from Orihuela Costa on the list of any of the parties competing in the elections to have a good chance of being elected.

She said that if elected, she would end the situation where Orihuela Costa with a third of the municipal population, did not have a distinctive voice in the Town Council.

The interests of the coast had been ignored for many years. She would ensure that the coast would be properly defended so decades of neglect could be reversed.

Churches and Services

Social and Clubs

Car and Mobility Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2018 Ford KA Petrol which is on Special Offer priced at just 6,900 euro. Come along to our showroom in Elche and see our vast range of used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers. The biggest and best for price, choice and quality.

For Sale BMW 323 ci. Color Deep

Grey( M3 original colour) painted 4 months ago. Petrol, Manual, 162,000 kms. 2,5 170cv- (injectors of 328i- 193cv). Spanish plates. Electric seats and windows. Year 2002. Has ITV. €4,500 ono. Call: 602 408 827 COSTABLANCA SOUTH. We BUY and SELL Quality Used Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters.

Tel 966 78 6225 or 659 167 047

RNA - The Royal Naval Assn meet at Restaurant Danmark, Plaza los Alcones 27, in Torrevieja at 5pm on the 1st Weds of the month. Call 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.

HAH CB need you to help us help 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? 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. Info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

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 Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking church located on Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas,68,Torrevieja 03183. Each Sunday It holds its Weekly Service with communion and Kids Church at 10.30 a.m.

On Wednesday’s at 6.00 p.m. we hold a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) We invite residents and visitors to visit our friendly and welcoming church. Website w.w.w.tcf-Spain.org or tel no 966700391

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Torrevieja Christian Fellowship is on the move

Monday 13th - Sunday 19th May, 2019 TORREVIEJA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (TCF) are excited to announce we are on the move!! The Church has been located in Torrevieja for over 30 years. However, rising rental costs have created the need for us to purchase our own building.

Our current church in Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas has served us well, but after ten years we will be moving once refurbishment is complete, to Los Montesinos.

The Church Officers signed for the purchase of a building in Los Montesinos on Wednesday, 17th April 2019 for conversion into a new church at Calle Daya Nueva 12, Poligono Ind. Levante II, 03187 Los Montesinos.

Our last Service at TCF Torrevieja will be 10.30 am on 19th May 2019. Sunday Services from May 26th will temporarily be held at El Nacional Grill Restaurant, Punta Prima while our new building is being refurbished.

Said Pastor Chris, “My wife Helena and I are excited to see what God has done and brought to fruition in the past fifteen months. We as a Church have been on an amazing journey of miracle after miracle. Initial work necessary to convert the building into a Church, includes floor tiling, a suspended ceiling, lighting and electrics, fire safety and improved toilet facilities. We are trusting God to continue to provide all the finance and resources needed to complete the building work, so that we can continue doing the work God has called us to do in the whole region”.

The new church building and, across, Chris Knight (TCF Pastor) signing for it last month.

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Chris added “Our thanks to the congregation and friends of TCF in Spain and abroad, who have supported this venture and worked so hard to make this possible”.

Said Church Elder Roy Newton, “We are all very excited at this purchase which means the new church will be accessible to English speaking people in a much wider area such as Quesada, Rojales, Benijofar, Algorfa, Los Montesinos, San Miguel, Orihuela Costa and farther afield, as well as Torrevieja.”

Sheila Newton, one of the founding members of TCF added “To see us owning our own Church building now is the fulfilment of God’s promises to us made all those years ago.”

If readers wish to attend a lively English-speaking church, the Sunday service starts at 10.30 am and includes ‘Kids Church’.

If anyone would like to support this venture financially please visit our website or Facebook page for further info on how to give. Web: www.tcf-spain.org / Facebook: tcfspain / Tel: (0034) 966 700 391 Email: info@tcf-spain.org

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San Miguel Bowls by Barry Jones On Monday San Miguel Christian’s were home to Quesada Lancasters winning 11 – 1 (117 shots to 52), the best winning triples were Cliff Plaisted, Alan Dobie and Mike Douglas 27 – 8 and Tony Samson, Jan Farmer and Dave McEwan 24 – 5.

San Miguel Moors were away to Quesada Blenheims losing 2 – 10 (shots for 66 shots against 93) our winning triple were Don Whitney, Mary Dyer and Lynn Greenland 18 – 5.

On Wednesday San Miguel Sherriff’s were away to San Luis Falcon’s losing 2 – 8. Ladies singles Mary Dyer lost 12 – 21, Men’s singles Noel Davis lost 9 – 21, Pairs Lynn Greenland and Steve Cantley lost 5 – 31, Triples Dave Johnson, Bob Graham and Fred Willshire lost 12 – 6, Rinks James Cutting, Val Collier, Chris Collier and Stuart Denholm won 23 – 14. San Miguel Deputies were home to Vistabella Saxons losing 4 – 8, Ladies singles Anita Brown won 21 – 16, Men’s singles Cliff Plaisted lost 20 – 21, Pairs Bob Nesbitt and Dave Champion lost 12 – 24.

Triples Ken Hope, Paul Hayward and Alan Campbell lost 11 – 20, Rinks Peter Masters, Linda

San Luis Bowls Club by Sheila Cammack A busy week with some good results. On Saturday the Spanish National Championships begin. We wish our San Luis competitors: Ian, Kath, Scott & Giuseppe the very best of luck in their matches.

Wellingtons 6th May BYE. Hercules a hard fought game away v EI Vulcans 73 shots-88, 6-6.

Winners: Ros Holmes, Bill Webb, David Blackie 20-14, Kevin McKenna, Roger Inwards, Lyndon Johnson 17-15, Irene Everett, Vic Slater, Peter Fuller 11-10.

Mosquitoes home v VB Greeners, a tough day at the office, 0-12, 64 shots-106.

VCLeague 8th May, excellent results Falcons home v SM Sherriffs 10-2, 103shots-61. Winners: Kath Reid 21-12, Ian Kenyon 21-9, June & Keith Jones 31-5, Ann Holland, Sab & Russ Marks 1612. 10th May away v Quesada Lions, a very close finish 6-6, 95shots-96. Winners: Ann Holland 2118, William Holtham, Giuseppe Galelli, Ian Kenyon 22-19, Kevin McKenna, Pam Lockett, June Jones, Scott Malden 21-14.

Hawks away v Country Bowls; long journey, hard work, 4-8, 71shots-89. Winners: Dot Kocsis, Ralph Jones, Dave Blackie 20-12, Kath Waywell, Joe Kocsis, Bob Bromley, Derrick Cooper 18-12. 10th May home v Greenlands Cacti a good win 10-2,

Plaisted, Jack Jackson and Bob Donnelly 19 – 10.

On Friday San Miguel Sherriff’s were home to Vistabella Vikings winning 8 – 4, Ladies singles Mary Dyer won 21 – 11, Mens singles Noel Davis won 21 – 12, Pairs Sue Milner and Stuart Hemmings lost 13 – 14, Triples Don Whitney, Lynn Greenland and Cyril Medley lost 15 – 19, Rinks James Cutting, Val Collier, Chris Collier and Stuart Denholm won 24 – 10. San Miguel Deputies were away to Montemar Lords winning 9 – 3, Ladies singles Anita Brown won 21 – 11, Men’s singles Cliff Plaisted won 21 – 5, Pairs Bob Nesbitt and Dave Champion won 31 – 11, Triples Ann Allen, Paul Hayward and Eddie Cowan drew 11 – 11, Rinks Jack Jackson, Ken Hope, Alan Campbell and Bob Donnelly lost 19 – 25.

A reminder that the Wasps session take place on Wednesday’s 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 afternoon’s starting at 1.45.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965 720 461 or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965 020 492

Quesada Bowls Club by Dee Stephenson

91shots-70. Winners: Ros Holmes 21-14, Dot Kocsis, Dave Blackie 19-11, Ray Watmough, Mario Cavilla, Ralph Jones 23-13, Kath Waywell, Joe Kocsis, Bob Bromley, Derrick Cooper 16-11.

In the Harrier Division, the Glosters were at home to El Rancho Buskins. Final score were, shots 124 - 63. Points, 11 - 1. Best winning rink was R Hart, J Hamill, skip S Hamill. 32 - 7.

In the Hurricane Division, the Gladiators were away to Horadada Hawks. Final score was, shots 108 - 95. Points, 7 - 5. Best winning rink, A Butterworth, M Lockley, skip D Webb. 28 - 13.

In the VCL the Jasmines were away to Monte Mar Lords. Final scores were, shots 95 - 61, points 8 4. A Eagle won the Ladies singles 21 - 6. D Sale was the winner of the Mens singles, 21 - 4 the trips won 23 - 17.

San Luis BC welcomes new members.

Anyone who has played against SLBC, will know that we are a friendly club; competitive at all levels whilst still enjoying our bowling. Despite the recently agreed (LLB) change, that a side will comprise 6 teams, we are still determined and committed to playing 4 squads in both the Monday & Friday leagues. Next season we should have 2 squads in both Division A and Division C on both days. There will be plenty of games for everyone and opportunities for players of all levels of experience. We have an established open and fair selection policy for all divisions.

If you commit to playing for us by joining on 1st August you will have 13 months membership to 31.8.20. We also have 7 months membership from 1.10.19-30.4.20.

Come along & bowl for free on any Sunday morning at 10:00am to try the game….ask at the bar.

For further information please contact our Club Captain June Jones – 691 903 773 or Vice-Captain Ian Kenyon – 662 282 103. We look forward to hearing from you.

A scorching week in the sun for our bowls players this week as temperatures soared.

In the South Alicante Summer League Spitfire Division, there was a reversal of fortunes for Quesada Lancasters and Blenheims. Lancasters played San Miguel Cristians and unfortunately lost the match 11-0 points and 117-52 shots. While the Blenheims played San Miguel Moors and won the match 10-2 points and 93-66 shots Meanwhile in the VCL league Quesada Lions first match of the week was against Horadada resulting in a very creditable draw 6 points each with the Lions winning the shots 92-80. In the second match of the week they played Greenlands and again had a very creditable draw 6 points each, this time winning the shots by just one 89-88. This puts them in second place in the league - keep up the good work Lions!!

Members finished the week on a high with our presentation evening on Friday night at The Club, Quesada, with entertainment, a hot and cold buffet and lots of dancing. Congratulations to all of the

Greenlands Bowls Club with Dave Webb

La Marina Bowls Club

El Rancho Bowls Club

HORADADA BOWLS CLUB by Irene Graham

with Christine Bould

Monday, the Buckskins at Greenlands playing the Glosters, who had a plethora of ex Rancho players.

The match was played in good spirits, though the Glosters proved to be too strong with the Buckskins taking just one point.

On Wednesday our VCL team were at Emerald Isle playing the Earls and put in a splendid effort the rinks 3-2 and the overall shots.

The VCL team played again on Friday at home to La Siesta and took 3 rinks and the shots by a reasonable margin. Ladies singles: Diane Yates 21-7. Gents singles: John Richards 20-21. Pairs: Sheila Cox and Jim Gracie 21-18. Trips: Paul Durham, David Wright and Mike Cox 14-24.

Rinks: Ann Abbott, Shirley Edwards, Lesley Day and Bob Day 21-12.

For info contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com or Brian Taylor on 965 07 7093 or at elranchobowlsclub@gmail.com

Three matches and I think the least said about the last one the better. On Monday in the South Alicante Hurricane Div the Hawks were at home to Greenlands Gladiators and a close match but not quite managing to come out on top. We won on two rinks and drew on another. Winning rinks were: Irene Graham, Mick Kirby and Terry Hucknall 21 – 17, Peter Davis, Mark Jukes and Barry Evans 25 – 17 Our draw rink was: Jenny Davis, John Goddard and Alan Miller 21 – 21 The final result being 95 shots for to 108 against giving us 5 points for to 7 against.

On Wednesday in the VCL League we were away to Quesada Tigers and the result for Horadada was slightly better.

Playing under very warm sunshine and with good company Horadada won on 3 different disciplines but couldn’t quite claim the overall shots. Our winning rinks were: Gents Singles – John Goddard 21 – 20. Pairs – Mark Jukes

Hurricane Div. Monday, La Marina were at home to La Siesta. Pts 8-4. Shots 89-69.

Three winning rinks the best of which was Lesley Joyner’s, Anne and Mike Stone 24-6.

The others were Dave Joynes, Roger Stacey and Bill Jones 7-13 and Lorita Rae, Bernie Carr and Mike Smith 18-14.

V C L league - Weds La Marina were at home to Quesada. Pts 5 - 7. Shots 81 each.

Friday La Marina were again at home this time to Emerald Isle. Points were 4-8. Shots were 80-86 against.

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and Barry Evans 21 – 16. Rinks – Irene Graham, Jenny Davis, Ken Barber and Bryan Eatough 14 – 10 The final result was a draw giving both teams 6 points each. Shots for 80-92.

Well played to our winning rinks, especially away from home.

On Friday Horadada were playing again in the VCL League away to Vistabella Saxons and the saxhorns were certainly sounding for Vistabella.

Horadada just couldn’t play the green at all. Final result Horadada 0 Vistabella 12. Shots for a mere 43 to 109 against. Well played to the Saxons.

We are all looking forward to a short break now till the end of the month while the Nationals are being played.

A little practice time Team Horadada.

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. Contact Fred Trigwell on 659 139 129 for info.

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winners of the Quesada Bowling Club Championships:Ladies Singles - Mel Highland Men’s Singles - Terry Morgan, Ladies Pairs Violet Campbell and Sandra Heath, Mens Pairs George Carnell and GrahamPhillips, Mixed Trips Mel Highland, Peter Morgan, Jason Prokopowycz Mixed Rinks - Terry Morgan, Claire Dye, Colin Highland, Peter Farrell.

There are no league matches for the next two weeks because of the Nationals competition 1125th May which will be played at Emerald Isle and Greenlands. Its promising to be an exciting competition so please go along and support the players if you can.

Anyone interested in joining 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 In the VCL C DIV the Cacti were home to La Siesta. Final score, shots 88 - 77. Points 8 - 4. Best winning rink was B White, J Giddings, J Hamill, skip S Hamill. 23 -12.

In Fridays VCL, The Jasmines were at home to Quesada Tigers. Final scores, shots 88 - 89. Points 6 - 6. Best winning rink goes to the pairs duo of Sally Cordell and Dave Webb, 23 - 11.

All the participating players from Greenlands were present at the opening ceremony at Emerald Isle Bowls club, also present were the owners of Greenlands bowls and golf complex, after which the hosts provided a buffet which was well received. Good luck to everyone and enjoy the experience.

Emerald Isle Bowls with Elwyn Morris Monday-Victors at Vistabella Fairways, beaten, 2-10 pts.

49-121, winners were C Ayling P Creswell M Odell 22-16 Vulcans at home to San Luis Hercules, a 6-6 draw, aggregate of 88-73, Winners were C Thomas M Willicott D Jones 30-11, P Rhodes B Smith P Williccott 19-14 Tuesday saw the renewal of our games against the Highjackers at the Isle and the home team secured a good 12 -2 win. N Inwood S Howcroft P Willicott, 1916, D Martin R Adams M Willicott 18-11, S Wickens T Harris R Ede 22-11, V Cameron S Watson E Bennett 23-11, I Hughes A Miles S Elvin 27-15 Wed, the Dukes at Vistabella to play the Vikings and they had a great 11-1 win, agg102-70, winners P Rhodes 21-9, D Gerrard 21--15, P Dix D Jones 21-13, M Veale D Leeming T Dix M Odell 20-14, L Freeman G Ponsford H Rhodes drew 19-19 all Earls at home to El Rancho fell to a 4-8, agg78 -87 defeat, winners V Cameron S Wickens E Brookes 21-12, M Riley R Adams A Miles J Mulloy 20-10 Dukes at La Marina, and they won by 8-4 agg 86-80, winners P Rhodes 21-12, L Freeman G Odell H Rhodes 20-11, M Veale M Willicott T Dix M Odell 18-15 Earls played at Country Bowls and they lost 4-8, agg 8183, winners M Riley J Mulloy 23-10, J Zeller A Miles E Brookes 23-12

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE THE 2019 NATIONAL BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS Following the parade of clubs, umpires and Spanish International players, the owner of the Emerald Isle, Seamus Moran, handed the rink over to Spain National Director Bob Donnelly who then went on to welcome the bowlers and all of the guests and spectators to the championships.

He gave particular thanks to the tournament sponsors Línea Directa who were supporting the championships for the fourth year. He said how delighted he was to have such a major international company endorsing the 2019 tournament.

He added that the only way that the relationship would continue in future years would be by bowlers and clubs supporting the sponsors, or at least offering them an opportunity to compete, when purchasing insurance or funeral cover.

A spokesman for Línea Directa wished all of the competitor’s success in their efforts, as everybody looked ahead to yet another successful tournament.

The National Anthem was played after which the club owners delivered the opening bowls of the 2019 tournament.

Players, spectators and sponsors then retired for refreshments, laid Mel O’Dell demonstrating the finer points

Monday 13th - Sunday 19th May, 2019 on by the Emerald Isle, and a period in which they were able to psyche out the opposition before the competition got underway on Saturday morning with the Mixed National Fours.

Today, Monday 13th May, the tournament moves across to Greenlands Bowls Club who are acting as co-hosts during the 2 weeks of the event in which, at least for the successful competitors, there follows an arduous fortnight of bowling, while for those not so lucky there is always the opportunity to renew old acquaintanceships and to make new friends.

The tournament runs until 25th May at both the Emerald Isle and Greenlands Bowls Clubs where entry is absolutely free with, on most days, the two sessions starting at 10am and 2pm.

The full schedule and daily results and updates can be found on the Spanish National Bowls facebook page.

With the rounds completed, the quarter finals, semi finals and finals will all be played at Greenland’s Bowls Club from 24th May onwards, with the presentations and the closing ceremony also taking place at Greenlands on 25th May. The two Blue Ribbon events, the Gents and the Ladies Singles, get underway during the second week of the tournament with Mary Dyer and Ian Kenyon hoping to retain their titles, although they will both have to do so using the new round robin format which will be used throughout the competition.

Although the first lawn bowls club was opened on the Costa del Sol in 1981, at the Las Palmeras hotel complex the sports didn’t really

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take off on the Costa Blanca until the mid-eighties when Javea Green opened, closely followed by Benitachell and El Cid. In Spain it was officially recognised as a national sport in 1986.

The first local club was La Siesta which hosted it’s first bowlers in 1988.

However, despite the recognition of the sport in 1986, it then took until 1994 before the first National Championships were held, at Miraflores Blows Club in Almeria. Over the next two weeks, at the Emerald Isle and Greenlands Bowls Clubs, the players are now competing in Tournament 25.

Los Montesinos Ayto. welcomes participants to the Línea Directa National Lawn Bowls Championship It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to our town, where I hope you will feel very much at home, on the occasion of the National Lawn Bowls Championship, much of which will be held in Los Montesinos during the coming days.

range of gastronomy that we have on offer. Here you can taste typical rice and sweets, vegetables of excellent quality and a varied tapas menu. And much of it is cooked in the most traditional way, fine dining and haute cuisine.

I would also like to hope that besides enjoying the competition, the friendships and the sport, that you would have the opportunity to get to know the town, which has a great deal to offer.

One thing of which Los Montesinos can boast is the very best local products cooked by excellent professionals.

Los Montesinos has a spectacular and unique natural environment with a pink lagoon that has been the centre of our economy for decades and from which salt, exported across the whole world, is still being extracted.

This protected area makes up a large part of the parks and gardens of the municipality and our green routes as well as the palm grove of La Marquesa, where you can enjoy a day surrounded by nature.

Neither can you afford you miss the extensive

As sportsmen and women you will also appreciate the reputation that Los Montesinos has in the field of sport where we have excellent facilities over which we take great care so that everyone in the town can enjoy them.

Football fields, sports courts, paddle tennis, tennis, skating, climbing walls, fitness circuits, swimming pool ... that become a meeting point throughout the year enabling so many people to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Another thing we are most proud of is our climate. With an average temperature of 18ºC and

more than 250 days of sunshine per year, our town squares are always full, becoming the perfect setting for a coffee or an aperitif as you enjoy the sun's rays.

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If you need any amenity or shopping, you can find it in our urban shopping centre. Check the great multinational areas that we have because despite being a municipality of only 5,000 inhabitants, we enjoy a great variety of nationalities. In fact, 30% of our population is of foreign origin and of them more than 50% are from the United Kingdom. And we all live in perfect harmony.

I really do hope that you have the opportunity to spend time with us and that you come back to visit is time and again when you will be made most welcome. It will also be a great joy for us.

Ana Belén Juárez

Councillor of Tourism and Sport, Los Montesinos City Council.

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Torrevieja Darts Ladies Organisation Diana Lloyd Memorial Shield Round 1 Wildcats at Macklin’s 3 - 6 Macklin’s Dolly Mixt Black Dog Ladies 4 - 5 Gap Ladies Primadonnas 7 - 2 El Balcon Chicas Friendly's Temps 6 - 3 Friendly's Chicas Hot Darts: 42 x 100+ scores! Ellie Attwood, 138, 100, Margaret Boden 104, Sue Bradley 118, Groa Bryndis 133, Sandra Crabbe 138, Simone de Lacy 133, 121, 100, Sharon Frain 100 x2, Chris Greenwood 100, Brenda Harper 140, 100, Pam Horton 115, Marylyn Jackson 117, Cynthia Jevons 125, 100, Elly Kearns 108, Beaty Powell 140, 100, Eileen Rood 121, Pat Schofield 140, 100, Caroline Shepherd 121, 117, 114, 112, Christine Simmonds 132, Tracey Simpson100, Pamela Taylor 100 x2, Cath Walker 100, Ann Wharton 112, 100 x2,

Ginger puts the 'jam' on the cake to return 9,824-1 accumulator!

The Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader hit the bookies on Saturday, with a plethora of winners and each way selections at Ascot, Lingfield, Hexham, Nottingham and Thirsk!

Ginger put the 'jam' (Ginger Jam 5-1) on the cake when winning at Thirsk - to complete a 7 horse 9,824-1 accumulator!

Oisin Murphy rode the Sylvester Kirk trained Salouen (4-6) to victory in the Buckland Stakes over 1 mile 3 furlongs at Ascot.

In the 26 runners Tote Victoria Cup over 7 furlongs Rip Orff (10-1) trained by David Elsworth and ridden by Hayley Turner, and Kynren (7-1) trained by David Baron and ridden by Robert Winston, tipped each way, were both placed.

At Hexham Lawtop Legend (10-1); at Lingfield in the Derby trial, Nate The Grate (16-1) were each way selections, placed.

Pretty Baby (15-8) and War Glory (7-2) were winning tips at Lingfield.

At Nottingham each way selections Maygold (9-1) and Mr Carbonater (5-1) were placed, with tip Camile (11-4) winning.

At Thirsk Leader selections Emirates Knight (5-4) and Ginger Jam (5-1) returned to the winners enclo sure, with each way selection Across The Sea placed at 14-1.

Pretty Baby trainer William Haggas said: "I thought she was cooked at the furlong post, but stuck it out.

We hope to take her to the next level."

Salouen trainer Sylvester Kirk said: "I was impressed and our aim is the Coronation Cup at Epsom - he's in great form."

After gaining a 7 length win on the Leader tip jockey Oisin Murphy said: "He was a very good horse last year and has campaigned at the highest level."

HM The Queen was the owner/breeder of Ascot winner Sextant, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, in the Casino handicap over 1m 3f.

"It was a good training performance and it means a lot to be riding in these colours," said jockey Louis Steward.

Anthony Van Dyke, successful in the Lingfield Derby trial for trainer Aiden O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore, is priced at 7-1 for the Derby. *Saturday May 18 sees Newbury and Newmarket headline the day's racing. Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader racing correspondent Andrew Atkinson's tips and news will be Online on Friday at www.theleader.info

LaMangaTorre CC win over Madrid

By Andrew Atkinson

LaMangaTorre CC gained a three wickets victory against Madrid 1st in the opening game of the 2019 season in the 1st division of the ECCL. "It was a great start to the season - the victory was one that the whole team contributed to," LaMangaTorre CC captain Kieran Wood told The Leader.

LaMangaTorre CC won the toss electing to bowl. S. Khan opened the bowling, with Connor Wood taking a wicket in the first over, following good work from T. Knowles, when quickly reacting to a loose ball.

The opening Madrid batsmen were left in the middle of the wicket, with some chaotic running. The third over of the innings saw another mix up between the wickets, when the ball was hit straight to J. Kinsella at mid off, with a nice throw seeing the batsman short of the crease.

S. Khan kept the pressure high, giving the batsmen very little space to get the ball away.

An attempted big shot from no.3 D. Bloch saw J. Kinsella in the game again, taking a nice diving catch at mid off, 34/3 in 7 overs.

El Paraiso Fishing The May fishing competition was held on Wednesday 6th with 10 anglers taking part, reduced numbers due to holidays and hospital appointments. We only allow 12 anglers which we consider just right for the size of the lake, at present we have about 20 anglers who enter as and when they can but we still managed only the 10.

The June competition is fully booked, there will be a few disappointed regulars who have missed out but the list for names has been available for the past 6 weeks. The July sheet will be available from next week so if you dont want to miss out go to the bar and pay your 10 €. The competition is always the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

There was quite of few of the heavier carp caught around the 10-12 lb and only 2 dry nets.

Results of May Competition 1st Alan Smith peg 18 20.12 kgs (7 fish) 2nd Russell Davidson peg1 16.34 kgs (4 fish) 3rd Jackie Breslin peg 13 9.50 kgs (3 fish) 4th Richard Wood reg 3 9.40 kgs (4 fish)

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Elaine Willis 121, 119, 114, Pat Woods 140, 118, 101 High Checkouts: Pam Horton 96, Cath Walker 82 Least Darts: Simone de Lacy 25 Semi-finals and Finals will be played at New Tavern, San Miguel, 7:45 for 8pm Start.

Format: Captains will draw all 9 games at the beginning. Usual league format, 501 best of 3.

Semi-finals Gap Ladies v Dolly Mixtures on boards 1 and 2, Friendly’s Temps v Primadonnas on boards 3 and 4. First teams to get 5 game points will go through to the finals.

IF one match has finished after 5 or 6 games then the slower match will spread across all 4 boards to reduce time.

The finals will be played across boards 2, 3 and 4: - 3 pairs, 3 singles and then 3 more singles if necessary. Again the first team to get 5 game points will be this year’s champions.

Raffle - Black Dog Ladies and Primadonnas. fee....then fishing 13.30 to 16.30.

For normal casual fishing the venue is open from 10.00 Tuesday to Sunday and day ticket is 5 €.

Tight Lines, Jackie Breslin

Our pairs competition was won by Alan Smith and Mick Dixon with 27.44 kgs and a close second was Russell and Richard with 25.74 kgs.

The format for our competitions is peg draw 9.00, fishing 10.00 to 13.00, then half hour lunch break....coffee and filled roll included in entry

A bowling change, bringing C.Rumi and R.Maini into the attack, proved rather costly, as loose bowling and tactical batting pushed Madrid to 82/3 at drinks break of the 20th over. Another 40 runs came in the following 6 overs.

The breakthrough came when P. Singh came on to bowl, getting Suman to sky the ball to Long off, where J. Brook took an amazing catch above his head. 120/4 off 26 overs.

Madrid's no.4 Tetlow had a stroke of luck, when skying the ball to 45, but was dropped; the single bringing up his 50.

The partnership lasted 9 overs, before C.Wood returned to the attack - clean bowling Madrid's no.6 - ulimately bringing their downfall, with the remaining 5 wickets falling in 5 overs.

Catches from K. Wood, P. Harvey and T. Knowles, with a run out to dismiss Tetlow, for a well earned 73, and a stumping in the last over, saw LaMangaTorre CC take all 10 wickets. C.Wood finishing 3-33 and S.Khan 2-16. Madrid racked up a score of 180/10 off 39.4 overs.

LaMangaTorre CC were optimistic and very confident with the score. After the innings break, J. Brook and J. Kinsella went out and started solidly.

Some tight bowling made it difficult to get the ball off the square.

The pressure paid off for Madrid 1st - when a short ball hit J. Kinsella on the arm - causing him to lose balance.

The ball raced away, with J.Brook running down the wicket, not realising his partner was down on the floor. A quick return to the non strikers end - even with a dive - couldn't stop him being given out; run out and walking back to the sidelines.

After great performances in recent weeks, youngster C.Rumi kept his role at No.3 and built a nice steady partnership with J. Kinsella.

The constant pressure on straight bowling saw the frustration build for J. Kinsella. A half hearted shot picked out a fielder at the covers nicely for a catch.

P. Harvey was in at 4 and the two men looked to building the score.

They batted through to the drinks break at the 20 over mark, to rebuilt a platform of 79/2.

After drinks, P. Harvey went aggressive, as he slapped the ball though mid-wicket for 4. The next ball he was beaten for height, as he chopped the ball kindly to point, for the loss of the team's 3rd wicket.

G. Neve went in at 5 and continued to dig in and rotate the strike with C. Rumi, who was batting well, pushing the score to 38 with 3 boundaries to his name, before a Yorker clean bowled the youngster.

S. Khan, in at no. 6, was caught at mid off trying to pick up the run rate. R. Maini went in at no. 7 with the score at 109/5 in the 30th over.

G. Neve tried to go big, and, with the cross wind slowing the ball up, was caught at long off. K. Wood came in to help R. Maini and the two batsmen took advantage of the fielding decisions, taking a run every ball, with some two's included.

A good over from R. Maini, hitting 13 runs, turned the game around once again. In the 34th over - after a mistimed shot landed nicely to short mid-wicket - walked out, scoring 22.

T. Knowles came in at no. 9, needing 35 runs, from 5 overs. The two batsmen ran every ball. A boundary from K. Wood, and T. Knowles hitting a 6, changed the game dramatically.

LaMangaTorre CC needed 10 runs from two overs. Some cool headed and sensible batting saw them score 8 from the over, leaving two runs to win from the last over.

T. Knowles hit a single off the first ball of the over, to tie the scores up. Nerves saw K. Wood get hit on the arm, from a short ball, but the nerves also got to the Madrid bowler, with the penultimate ball given as wide! *LaMangaTorre CC's next fixture is May 18 against Madrid 1st in a T20 League fixture.

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'Home James' - Cristiano Ronaldo could have been at the wheel of a three wheeler RELIANT ROBIN! CRISTIANO Ronaldo could well have seen himself behind the wheel of a three wheeler RELIANT ROBIN - if he had been playing football in a different era!

Juventus, former Manchester United and Real Madrid, Portuguese international star Ronaldo is reportedly the owner of a £9.5m (11m euros) Bugatti La Voiture Noire - the most expensive car ever built.

Turn the clock back and you would see players driving a three wheeler Reliant Robin from the training ground!

Talk about 'Only Fools and Horses', aka Del Boy, where he used to drive a Reliant Robin in the tv legendary show.

Gary Peters, formerly of the famous 'Crazy Gang' team at Wimbledon, that included players in the calibre of Vinnie Jones, revealed to me the time he had a Reliant Robin - that he had painted yellow!

Peters was at Aldershot when he was told to paint the walls of the players dressing room by the manager - and decided to give his Reliant Robin a lick of paint too!

"I had the job to paint the players dressing room, and, when finished I had some paint left over," said Peters.

"So I decided to paint my Reliant Robin car!," said Peters, 64, exboss at my home city club Preston; Exeter and Shrewsbury, who

McCafferty GS@La Serena At La serena, the watery graveyard for many golf balls with water on 16 of the 18 holes, the sun was shining and there was a little breeze starting up.

The course was in quite good condition, considering that they have around 150 a day playing there, every day. The greens ran true, but a tad on the slow side, but soon to be hollow tined The scoring was quite high for this course with 4 players hit or exceeded their handicaps of which one player scored a remarkable 41 points.

As ever, we kick off with the scratch card and the delighted lady who stepped up to collect 20€ from Captain Ernie was “Fraulein” Gabi Middleton. The other 20€ slips into the Society funds, so thank you to those that cough up 2€ every week.

At La Serena, we run a little ‘fun game’ where players donate 1€ and offer a guess at the number of balls that will be lost and only 1 didn’t enter, so there was 16€ in the ‘pot’ and this was topped up

played at Aldershot, Reading, Fulham and Wimbledon, making over 400 career appearances.

Leeds United players also drove a Reliant Robin - in yellow.

Picture this: a yellow Reliant Robin in the club car park, amongst the footballers' latest Ferraris and Porches, in the heady days when Leeds played Champions League football.

Leeds players, deemed by teammates as 'Plonker of the Week', for being the worst trainer, an honorary joke, had to drive a Reliant Robin.

The 'Plonker of the Week' was bestowed on Leeds players, including Iain Harte, David Batty, Alan Smith, Dominic Matteo, Gary Kelly and Nigel Martin, of which players' signatures donned the Reliant Robin!

The original 1978 Reliant Robin used at Leeds was vandalised, with windows smashed and roof damage, being replaced with a Rialto 1983, signed by the then Leeds first team 'Plonker of the week', with 14 autographs!

At the turn of the Millennium, Portsmouth players too were forced to drive home in a Reliant Robin - after training sessions - if they hadn't put in a 'full shift'.

The Pompey players clubbed together to buy a three wheeler Reliant Robin, with one of the players forced into the driver's seat being former England and Portsmouth goalie David James - Reliant Robin David James!

'Home James', indeed! 'Plonker of the week'.

to make it an even 20€ and the guess of 63 by Sammy Tumblety was very shrewd as the actual no. was 62. Sammy was all smiles and 20€ richer.

As most of you know by now, we have introduced a further prize of a NTP (In three shots) to the easiest Par 5 of the course on the day and this was the Par 5 11th and it was new member Rob Thomas who took home a bottle of McCafferty’s finest for his effort. He also took home a bottle for his NTP on the 9th. Other recipients of a fine bottle of delightful plonk for their NTP’s were Tom Finn, Evelyn (Happy in Red) Courtney and finally Ciaran “Living the dream” Twomey.

Two’s Pot: Delight and hand rubbing time when it was announced that the 30€ would be carried over to next week’s game at Villamartin…there were no Two’s recorded, but there were tales of just being short and hanging on the lips…all CBNC (Close but no cigar).

Talking of CBNC, the unlucky one in the Silver Division was Sammy Tumblety whose 33 points wasn’t enough to claim a little brown envelope as

CD TORREVIEJA'S long awaited fixture between arch local rivals CD Montesinos has been thwarted - after both teams suffered relegation - with Torre relegated from the Preferente division, dropping to the Valencia 1st Regional - and Monte's relegation to 2nd Regional.

MANCHESTER United's woes continue in the wake of failure to qualify for next season's Champions League. Ander Herrera is set for a move to PSV. De Gea, Martial, Lukuku, Sanchez, Mata, Fred and Matic, could follow suit. Reds boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "I can't talk about individuals but there's a chance you've seen the last of players."

United's woeful campaign lead to former player Gary Neville saying Alexis Sanchez should 'never play for the club again', adding: 'There is nothing I like about this United team. Awful - a despondent group of people'.

REAL Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale's 17 million euros salary has thwarted a move to former club Spurs, along with interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester United. Real boss Zinedine Zidane is reportedly set to leave Bale behind when they go on a pre season tour of Los Angeles in July.

MONTE Mentals Walking Football are amongst teams taking part in

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Ciaran “Living the Dream” Twomey’s35 points allowed him to step up, beaming, to collect the little brownie from Captain Ernie. An even bigger smile was worn by newbie Rob Thomas who stepped up to collect the winners envelop with a very fine 37 points.

Gold Division, the CNBC went to Tom Finn who even with a cut last week, still hit 36 pts. On most days, that would have been enough, but Barney “Can I play tomorrow?” McCaffrey beat the score by 1 pt and collected the Runners-up envelope.

The winner of the Gold and overall winner on the day, and a recipient of a 1.4 pt handicap cut – resulting in a loss of 2 shots, was John “Can you squeeze me in tomorrow?” McGettigan whose 41 points was quite outstanding.

The Fat Lady was smiling, really smiling when the results were in and the recipient of the Happy Golfer award (which was a tight contest between two players) was Andy Brown who sheepishly stepped up to collect the “prize no-one really wants” from Captain Ernie.

a tournament in Los Montesinos, Alicante, on May 14 and May 16.

Games on both days have scheduled approximate kick off times at 9.30am at The Municipality fivea-side pitches. Presentations will take place after the games.

PAUL Pogba's huge 13 million euros annual salary at Manchester United is reportedly set to be cut by 25% - after The Reds failure to qualify for next season's Champions League.

FRANK Lampard has no fears of his Derby team's quest to gain promotion to the Premier League after reaching the Championship play offs. Derby play Leeds; and WBA play Aston Villa, in the semi finals, with the second legs on May 14-15: "Let's go into it with no fear," said Rams gaffer Lampard, eyeing a play off final spot at Wembley on May 27. Norwich and Sheffield United gained automatic promotion.

MAY is the anniversary of the deaths of many footballers that died as a consequence of playing football. On May 25, 1896, James Logan, 25, of Loughborough FC died of pneumonia while playing.

May 14, 1939, saw the death of Asbjorn Ronneberg who collapsed and died of a heart attack while playing for Hof IL against Ranmes IL. Tony Aveyard, 21, died on May 18, 1977, playing for Scarborough, after suffering head injuries during a match. May 4, 2018, Luyanda Ntshangase, 21, Maritzburgh United, South African midfielder, died following being struck by lightning on May 1.

GRAVELLY voiced Burnley gaffer Sean Dyche allegedly left his former teammates at Bristol Rovers squirming - when eating

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There were, as expected, 4 handicap reductions and one increase (which was met with groans).

New handicaps have now been issued to Barney, 13……John McGettigan 12……..Rob Thomas 27 and “Living the Dream” down to 24. The increase to 11 was Steve Higgins.

We run an Eclectic Series on this course and there are two separate series (as there is on all the courses) of Most Points and Lowest Gross scores per hole. The full list can be seen on the Master Score Board site, details below….but at this moment in time, the leaders of the POINTS are John McGettigan with 43 points, Gabi Middleton and Ciaran Twomey both with 42 points. The GROSS leaders are John McGettigan with 69, Blue Smith with 79 and Steve Higgins with 80.

Next week at Villamartin, our 1st visit of the year and we are there again on the 28th of May and 4th of June. The first tee time is 10.36 and we have ONLY 24 places. Walking will be 47€ and buggy 57€, this covers green fee, Federation Fee and Entry fee.

WORMS - at the training ground: "Maybe the voice comes from eating worms - he ate them at training," revealed ex-teammate Soren Andersen.

BARCELONA ace Lionel Messi puts in extra training sessions at home - by continuously lobbing a ball - over the head of his dog named Hulk!

AC TORRELLANO and CD Murada have gained promotion to the Preferente from the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8, with Racing San Miguel finishing third. At the lower echelon of the table CF Monforte, CD Montesinos and Betis Florida are relegated.

A 'BOOBY' was dropped at Bristol Rovers during a half time break when a packed VIP room got an eyeful of X-rated TV channel Babestation - instead of a results round-up bullet in.

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Papa brace ends Torry losing streak CD Thader ................1 CD Torrevieja.............2

This local derby between 2 towns some 15 kilometres apart, gave the visiting fans something to cheers about at long last. A gap of 17 games separated Torrys last victory at Villena early last December, and this latest 3 pointer.

At start of play, 6th place Thader must have been quietly confident that they could improve on the 2-2 draw achieved at Nelson Mandela stadium, but how wrong they were. A sense of urgency, not seen for some time, from a determined Torry outfit, kept them in good stead, culminating in a victory they just about deserved.

When Thales shot agonizingly wide inside the opening minute, it looked as if Torry were determined to avoid finishing bottom of the league. It didn´t take long for Thader to show their pedigree, courtesy of Captain Lloyd heading just over from a corner on 3 mins.

A minute later, a careless pass out of defence allowed Javi a free shot on goal, but he blazed the ball high and wide. A speculative cross from Luis, was almost turned into his own net by Thader defender Hector on 20 mins.

Thader were riding their luck, when shortly afterwards Lloyd appeared to upend Diego, but the ref seemed unimpressed. Ruben intercepted a loose pass by Jumu on 33 mins, but with just keeper Eneko to beat, the Thader striker surprisingly shot embarrassingly wide of the far post.

Some 5 mins later, Thader were made to pay for this miss, for although Papa´s initial shot was well saved by keeper Miki, Torrys lanky striker made no mistake from the rebound.

Torry felt hard done by on 48 mins, when Hector appeared to take Thales legs from under him,

but once again the man that mattered didn´t quite see it that way.

It took a truly magnificent reaction save by Miki to deny Papa doubling his tally, following his powerful headed effort from a corner.

Thader leveled the score on 58 mins, a Pedro assist found Quino, who beat the offside trap before sliding the ball under Eneko´s diving body. Papa was looking a constant threat, only denied another certain goal when Miki dived bravely at his feet.

Although Thader were shooting on sight, their accuracy was very poor, whereas Torry´s Thales was unlucky to see his lobbed effort sail over the keeper before being cleared off the line.

The deadlock was eventually broken on 80 mins, an inch perfect assist by Matias finding Papa, allowing him time to compose himself before calmly planting the ball under the advancing keepers body.

Another local derby awaits Torry next weekend, the ultimate match of the season. Almoradi are scheduled to visit Nelson Mandela stadium on Sun 19 May at 5pm, but it is advised to check the club website for confirmation.

Stopper Carlos tops awards as Lorente given ‘Full Monte’ honour

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By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE CD Montesinos are looking ahead to next season in the wake of the Los Montesinos based club's relegation from the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8 during the 2018-19 campaign.

At the annual end of season dinner and Player of the Year awards goalkeeper Carlos won two honours.

"It's an honour to collect two awards," said keeper Carlos.

Carlos, who returned to Spain after a spell at Cambridge City FC who he played for while studying English, said: "I've been made very welcome during my first season SUDUKO SOLUTION at the club."

Fans favourite Carlos Lorente, who returned to CD Montesinos this season, was awarded the Full Monte supporters club Player of The Year award.

"Hopefully CD Montesinos can bounce back at the first attempt in returning to the 1st

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Interim manager Ruben, who replaced sacked Carlos Perez in the 2018-19 season, will meet club officials concerning his future.

The former Cambridge City FC shot stopper was presented with the Steve Harris Trophy for the players Player of The Year; along with the Manager's Player of The Year award.

By Andrew Atkinson The Torrevieja 2019 summer pool league opening division 2 fixture saw The Courtyard A and B teams go head to head - with the A team coming out 8-1 winners.

"The result was remarkable - as the B team won a practice match 7-2 prior to the opening league game," Graeme Jolly, A team co-captain told The Leader.

The Courtyard A team were on fire - only losing the last doubles game by inadvertently potting the black - giving the B team their point.

"We didn’t have the run of the balls and were very unlucky. The B team are to be a force to be reckoned with this season," said The Courtyard B team captain Keith.

Iglesias B went down 5-4 in a close encounter against Washington B, as did Irish Abbey, losing 5-4 against Mi Sol. Casa Ventura went down to a 9-0 heavy defeat against Iglesias A in division 1, with Captain Jack's gaining a 6-3 away win at Britannia A. The 2019 Torrevieja Summer pool league has two divisions of eight teams.

Results: Division 1. Britannia A 3 Capt Jack's 6, F/station (gw) 4 Vista 5, St James Gate 2 F/station (bw) 7, Casa Ventura 0 Iglesias A 9.

Division 2: Iglesias B 4 Washington 5, Irish Abbey 4 Mi Sol 5, Courtyard A 8 Courtyard B 1, Santana 3 Britannia B 6.

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A new club President will replace outgoing President Felipe Parades and a new Committee will be formed in the summer.

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Carlos Lorente presented with the Player of the Year award by supporters club President Eddie Cagigao.

CD Montesinos players and staff at the 2018-19 Player of the Year awards dinner.

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Regional next season, that's where we should be," said supporter and Torregolf CD Montesinos club sponsor David Winder.

"A lot of the games' scores throughout the season were tight. With keeper Carlos being the saviour on many occasions," said David.

"It was also good to see Carlos Lorente returning to the club. He has played very well," said David.

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