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Councillors go without pay after Plenary defeat Plenary defeat means Orihuela councillors will work without salaries Almost two months after the Municipal elections were held, Orihuela mayor, Emilio

Bascuñana called an emergency plenary last Monday to agree councillor salaries and appointments as well as the appointments and salaries of their assessors and government advisors.

The Mayor's proposal included a salary of 61,537 gross euros per year for himself and 48,350 for his councillors but following the presentation of his recommendations the motion was defeated by the

opposition, consisting of Ciudadanos, PSOE and Cambiemos who all voted against the motion while the 2 members for Vox abstained.

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Ciudadanos, which was the main hope of the government team in getting its proposal approved, voted against "because it does not seem logical that we talk about salaries without having first formed a proper government, the model that the city wants," said spokesman José Aix. The Socialist spokeswoman, Carolina Grace, defended the vote of her group saying that the salary increases were "quite disproportionate" insisting that the mayor "must move from his position and bring a salary proposal that improves the conditions of the opposition councillors as well".

Meanwhile, the spokesman for Cambiemos Orihuela, Carlos Bernabé, said that "to be good representatives, we have to be representative" so he asked the mayor for a proposal that fits more "to the needs of the people we represent” Following its defeat Orihuela continued as the only Municipal Council in the entire Vega Baja still to formally appoint it’s team and allocate their responsibilities a month after it was first invested.

The spokesman for the government, Rafael Almagro, has said that it was an "attempt to block the PP government" adding that they would be back with a new proposal shortly.

However, following the defeat Bascuñana decided to allocate council roles to his eight councillors regardless of the plenary vote.

After two months, during which time the municipal departments have been left to their own devices, and his elected PP colleagues have become increasingly frustrated with his lack of action, the mayor has finally ‘divided the spoils’ despite the fact that councillors will be required to work without drawing a salary, as a result of the plenary defeat.

The share out comes notwithstanding the public announcement made by his right hand man, Rafael Almagro, that the mayor would maintain a conversation with Ciudadanos regarding a coalition government. Bascuñana has decided to take the initiative on the eve of Las fiestas de la Reconquista, one of the main public celebrations of the year.

Maintenance and Works, Parks and Gardens, Water and Lighting.

Sabina Goreti Galindo, will assume responsibility for Finance, Heritage, "Large Projects" and New Technologies.

María Dolores Rocamora will have Festivities, Tourism, International Residents, Health and Safety and Statistics.

Dámaso Aparicio, the only one has not been granted more powers will retain Urban Cleansing, Environment, "Transparency" and Beaches. He loses Markets.

María Teresa Sánchez Cánovas will assume responsibility for Social Services, Immigration, Citizen Participation and Equality Víctor Bernabéu, will manage Sports, Commerce, Markets, Industry, Energy and Development.

José Galiano Moreno will look after Health, Agriculture, Transport, Youth and Education.

CONCILIAT CONCILIAT ORY ORY NOTE Following the announcement of council appointments by the mayor there was conciliatory note from José Aix who said that the allocation of responsibilities "seems normal to us".

"After a month as mayor, it is normal to allocate the delegations and we understand that Orihuela needs this decision, it is correct," he added.

Aix also said that he hopes that the step will not influence the conversations between the two parties. “It will depend on the will of them [PP], for us it is not a problem, we understand that the mayor has done what he had to do. We will have to see if he wishes to continue communicating with us or, on the contrary, decides to remain in his current state of minority”.

The statement by the leader of Ciudadanos would seem to keep the door open to a coalition administration which Bascuñana simply has to achieve if his party is to continue in government.

So the government team will now begin their work, without pay or advisers/assessors, and in a clear minority, just nine councillors from a chamber of 25.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The mayor will retain responsibility for Contracts, Protocol, Institutional Relations, Security, Human Resources, and Internal Government.

Maria Dolores Rocamora, the new councillor for Foreign Residents, attended the recent Armed Forces Day

Rafael Almagro, the deputy mayor, will manage Historical Heritage, Communication, Culture, and Planning.

Víctor Bernabéu, José Galiano Moreno, Sabina Goreti Galindo, Victor Valverde, Mayor Emilio Bascuñana, Rafael Almagro, María Teresa Sánchez Cánovas, Dámaso Aparicio, María Dolores Rocamora.

Victor Valverde, will look after Emergencies, Rural Development, Employment, Infrastructure,

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Thousands honour la Virgen del Carmen in San Pedro Last Tuesday San Pedro del Pinatar celebrated one of its most important and traditional festivals, the pilgrimage by land and sea in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, in which fishermen and the faithful, accompanied by thousands of residents and visitors, move the icon from San Pedro del Pinatar to Lo Pagán.

López Miras, the mayor of San Pedro del Pinatar, Visitación Martínez, and the Senior patron of the Fishermen's Association, Jesús Antonio Gómez, led the land procession, along with representatives of the Virgen del Carmen Association and other civil and military dignitaries.

The festivity, the celebration of which dates back 127 years, began at 7am on Tuesday morning with a procession through the streets of San Pedro del Pinatar and then Lo Pagán, followed an hour later by the traditional mass in the Plaza de la Constitución, officiated over by the parish priest of San Pedro, Fr Roberto Burgos.

The traditional 'tronaera', announced the entrance of the Virgin in the Port of Lo Pagán, thereby ending its journey over land.

In spite of the intense heat, hundreds of people took part in the pilgrimage that left from San Pedro Apóstol church at 9am to the port of Lo Pagán, making stops along the way at many of the public altars established along the route and where the hymn the Salve Marinera was sung, the song of the seas and also the anthem of fishermen and of the Spanish Navy.

The acting president of the Autonomous Community, Fernando

The boat Adelina, skippered by Juan José Pardo López, of the fishermen's association of San Pedro, was commissioned to carry the image of the Virgen del Carmen during her journey through the Mar Menor. The Virgin was escorted by hundreds of fishing and recreational boats, extensively decorated for the occasion and full of worshipers who, after a traditional prayer, threw carnations into the water in memory of those who had died at sea.

After the commemoration, la Patrulla Águila, the Eagle Patrol from San Javier Air Academy, joined the celebration with a spectacular acrobatic display over the 'Star of the Seas'. The fish market then held a mass in honour of the Virgin, before she was transferred to the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in Lo Pagán.

The day ended at dawn on Wednesday morning with the procession back from the parish of Lo Pagán to San Pedro del Pinatar.

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Legion D´Honneur for D Day hero

Joe on the right with his guest, Bill Laverick, President of the Royal Air Forces Assn, Costa Blanca

Tuesday 9 July 2019 was a very special day for local veteran, Joe Billet, resident of Quesada and member of the Royal Air Force Association, Costa Blanca.

Joe, a young man of 17 years, was one of the heroes of the D-Day invasion forces on Gold Beach, Normandy. For this and his subsequent wartime service, Joe was awarded the Legion d´Honneur and made a Chevalier of the order.

The award ceremony took place at the French Lycee in El Campello, with the medal presented by Colonel Xavier Toutain, the French Defence Attache from the Embassy in Madrid.

Joe was accompanied by his partner Rose Lyon and his son James. His invited guests were Bill Laverick, President of the Royal Air Forces Association, Costa Blanca and his wife Pauline.

Colonel Toutain gave a short speech about the history and significance of the Order, creat-

ed in 1802 by the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and followed with an account of Joe´s military service and the award of numerous campaign stars.

Joe replied with a speech of thanks, in which he expressed his love of France, emphasising the warm welcome he had always received from the people of France at D-Day remembrance ceremonies, and particularly this year in Bayeux Cathedral.

The medal was then pinned on to Joe who was congratulated by the numerous digni-

taries present, both military and civilian, including officers from the Spanish Navy and the Guardia Civil. A special guest was the French Consul from Alicante.

A champagne toast then followed, to close the ceremony.

Footnote: Coincidentally, Pauline Laverick´s father, William Binding, was also on Gold Beach as a Royal Navy Cockswain on a landing craft ferrying troops before his landing craft was sunk by gunfire.

Joe, accompanied by partner Rose Lyon, receiving the Legion d´Honneur from Col Toutain

Los Montesinos XXIII Semana Cultural Los Montesinos has a great cultural heritage and artistic wealth - Mayor Jose

Report and photo: Andrew Atkinson LOS Montesinos XXIII Semana Cultural Show drew to a close on July 15 - having been a great success for the Vega Baja town and its people.

"We appreciate and thank those groups who participated and for their involvement in the Los Montesinos XXIII Semana Cultural," Mayor Jose Manuel Butron told me.

The Los Montesinos Councillor of Culture Rosa Belen Moran and Mayor Butron delivered a message of thanks to all the participating groups involved throughout the event, that began on 8 July.

The plaza stage area was packed to capacity during the XXIII Semana Cultural week, with many shows, highlighted by the Unic@s that put on a plethora of music, humor, magic and fantasy, starring Manuel Castro, Sandra Bruman, Lumaky, New Dance, and Yeray.

A comedy show (pictured) closed the Cultural week in the Alicante based township, that included dignitaries, adults and children alike, concluding with a rapturous round of applause by spectators.

"Los Montesinos town has a great cultural Heritage and artistic wealth, and once again this year gave a fabulous display," said the Mayor.

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Jaime Lloret announced that "the municipality will also have a helipad emergency landing area, which will be used by all of the emergency services, firefighters, health emergencies, police or Red Cross.

He said that the intension is to establish a total of 12 helisurfaces throughout the province and one of which will be in Pilar de la Horadada ".

The Mayor said that such a facility was important to the municipality due to the increase in population that Pilar de la Horadada records during the summer.

Ciudadanos demand Local Police Station in La Mata.

The establishment of a permanent local police station and the authorization of a PROP (Citizens) office in La Mata are the two latest demands made by the C’s spokeswoman, Pilar Gómez Magán.

The fire service is provided by Civil Protection throughout the year but is usually reinforced during the summer season in areas where there is a high risk.

The proposed location of he Police Post

One of the teams will be earmarked as a first responder for forest fires, their surveillance and prevention.

The councillor for Public Safety, Marina Sáez added that "this fire cover is essential during the summer due to the increase in population, traffic and high risk of fires in areas such as Pinar de Campoverde, Pinar de la Perdiz and Sierra Escalona. "

Thanking the officer who effected one of the Torrevieja rescues

Two arrested for stealing high end cars in Cabo Roig

The cause of the accident and the reason for the boat overturning are currently the subject of a police investigation.

The councillor has written a letter to the Mayor requesting the opening of a permanent local police station in La Mata and the establishment of an office of the PROP in the local town hall.

She says that the requests have been made following complaints that Ciudadanos has received from residents and tourists in La Mata regarding the lack of security and permanent police patrols in this area of ??the city. They say that it is absolutely necessary that the town has a permanent checkpoint of the local police and a patrol that guarantees urgent assistance, especially in summer when there is a large influx of visitors to the area.

The councillor has also asked the Mayor, Eduardo Dolón to open a PROP (Citizens) office in the La Mata town hall to avoid people having to travel into the centre of Torrevieja for the completion of administrative procedures that could be dealt with locally.

Man dies after overturning his boat at Cala Capitán A 62 year old man died on Tuesday afternoon after he fell into the sea at Cala Capitan. He was one of five people who were sailing just off the shoreline in a 5mtr long rented motor boat out of Torrevieja.

The exact circumstances are currently unknown but the boat overturned throwing all 5 occupants, believed to be related, into the sea.

One of them, a 62 year old male, was severely affected taking in large quantities of water. However a rescue team was able to pull him from the water following which a SAMU paramedic performed advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation during which the mad showed vital signs of life.

He was immediately transferred to the University hospital Torrevieja but he later died in the hospital.

The family rented the boat in Torrevieja, which, because of its limited power, doesn’t need to be manned by anyone with sailing credentials.

CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada - Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday 25th July at 7pm and Saturday, 27th of July at 5pm

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Meanwhile, earlier in the day, two people were rescued by emergency services after getting into difficulties whilst bathing in the sea off of Torrevieja in separate incidents where a 67-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man had to be pulled from the sea.

The woman received treatment on the beach, while the man was taken to hospital in a stable condition. He was later released.

Emergency services reinforced in Pilar Pilar de la Horadada will have an emergency landing heli-surface

Local Police arrested two men on Sunday following the theft of two high-end vehicles valued at 220,000 euros from the Marina in Cabo Roig. The men are said to be of Belgian and Albanian nationality The thefts occurred on Sunday afternoon when a man looked on as two people stole his Maserati, a high-end car valued at 220,000 euros, which was parked in the Port of Cabo Roig. He quickly notified the port authorities, who in turn gave notice to the Local Police.

It was also found that they had taken a Porsche at the same time.

A nearby police patrol saw the two high-end vehicles on the N-332, but after giving chase the two sportscars accelerated and lost their police pursuers.

The Mayor of Pilar de la Horadada, José María Pérez Sánchez, met the team of firefighters last week who will be covering emergencies in the municipality during the summer months. He was accompanied by the Councillor for Public Safety, Marina Sáez, and the Provincial deputy of Emergencies Jaume Lloret The service will be provided for 12 hours a day, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., between 15 July and 15 September, and will consist of a corporal and three firemen with a tender and a support vehicle. The City Council will also provide a fire tender with a capacity of 3,000 litres that was recently acquired at a cost more than one hundred Mayor José María meets the fire crew The 220k Maserati Given this fact, the other patrol decided to completely cut off the traffic of the N332, leaving the two vehicles immobilized and proceeding to arrest the drivers who opposed great resistance.

A second patrol was notified further along the N-332 which immediately closed the road, bringing the two vehicles to a halt at which point the two drivers were arrested despite offering some resistance.

The detainees, an Albanian and a Belgian, are said to be part of an organised ring that steals high end vehicles to order. Both are now in police custody awaiting an appearance before the courts.

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REIKI . . The wonderful energy of our universe INTRODUCTION There are as many paths to enlightenment as there are people. Reiki is one of those paths and each person who practices it will walk the path in their own way. No one person owns it – it has been given to all of us as part of the essence of our human being.

Reiki is primarily perceived as a practice for healing the body, but it is also a method for healing the mind and spirit. Ultimately, Reiki has the power to reunite the trinity of Mind-Body-Spirit in their optimal state of harmony. All of us need to start the process of returning to that state of harmony. Reiki, with its power and simplicity and its methods for healing both the self and others, offers the way to start taking what I call the “the journey home” THE MEANING OF REIKI Reiki is one of the most ancient healing methods known to mankind.

It originated in Tibet and was rediscovered in the early 1900’s by a Japanese priest named Dr Mikao Usui. The tradition of Reiki is referred to 2500-year-old writings in Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. The Usui system of Natural Healing, named after Dr Usui, has been passed down by Reiki Masters since that time and is today practiced worldwide.

As humans we have Universal Life Energy all around us and within us. The Japanese word Reiki consists of two syllables: “Rei” which describes the cosmic, universal aspect of this energy and “ki”, which means the fundamental life force flowing and pulsating in all living things.

This life force energy is given to us at birth. We bring with us a certain amount of “ki” to life, and we use it up in the business of ordinary daily life. We then have to create a daily supply of new energy. When we are unable to make up for the energy consumption for a prolonged period, we may become physically or emotionally ill.

If our supply of life force energy is very low and depleted, we suffer from physical, emotional and mental exhaustion, and tend to be much more irritable, bad-tempered and depressed than usual.

WHAT IS REIKI? Reiki is a natural and simple healing method which allows you to absorb more life force energy. The Reiki method vitalizes your life force and balances the energies in your body. This natural healing energy flows in a powerful and concentrated form through the hands of the Reiki healer.

The laying on of the hands directs the healing energy into the body of the receiver. The Reiki healer is used as a channel to conduct the Universal Life Energy.

As a result, no personal energy is drawn or drained from the healer, who is simultaneously charged and strengthened. (The Reiki healer does not remove energy to give them theirs. Reiki energy balances and harmonizes – when there is an imbalance, there is a potential for illness) WHAT DOES REIKI DO? Reiki usually helps healing of all kinds and relieves pains and acute symptoms very quickly. Reiki makes it way to areas of imbalance during a treatment. It also has a positive influence on spiritual growth as it works on many levels, Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being are all enhanced with Reiki energy.

After a treatment, you may feel mentally much clearer about things and experience deep insights into particular questions or problems you are facing. Reiki then can help you to make the right changes and decisions in your life, if that is what you need or want to achieve.

Reiki affects each person differently, but it always acts wherever the receiver needs it most. However, there are common effects that everyone experiences.

Energy used up in everyday life is replaced, so that when you feel exhausted or drained, the imbalance, which may adversely affect you physically, emotionally and mentally, can be put right.

If you suffer from stress, you may react with physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomach aches, frequent colds, kidney pains and general disorders. These symptoms are the expression of excessive negative stress, accompanied by an imbalance of the energy system. To relieve these symptoms your energy needs to restored.

For example, a lowered immune system or a weak organ that is not functioning properly and needs recharging with extra energy. Reiki can balance the energies in the body, helping you to let go and relax, so reducing stress.

At the same time, it promotes the development of positive reactions to

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stressful situations. In other words, not only the symptoms but also the causes can be healed.

Reiki strengthens and harmonizes the immune system. We continually use up life force energy without replacing it. Reiki helps us to replenish and add to our energy and, in this way, helps to create a healthy body

Reiki is a simple technique anyone can learn. Most people experience a huge leap in personal growth after receiving the attunements. This feeling of such loving healing energy is a truly uplifting and empowering experience.

I WAS TOLD THAT REIKI WOULD CHANGE MY LIFE. IT DID. IT WILL CERTAINLY CHANGE YOURS

IS REIKI ALWAYS SAFE? The purpose of Reiki is to supply the body with additional energy which it can use for healing itself. Reiki can be used safely regardless of whatever illness the receiver is suffering from. Reiki makes no diagnoses and is intended to be used as a complementary healing method. In the case of acute disorders such as imflammations, influenza, colds, digestive disorders, gall or kidney stones, backaches and headaches, Reiki often acts very quickly and directly by easing the pain and accelerating healing.

Reiki can also be applied as first aid as it stops bleeding in open wounds and has a very calming influence on the nervous system, particularly when people are in shock after an accident. With Reiki, you can also provide relief from allergies, arthritis and other chronic disorders.

As Reiki supports and complements other medical and natural healing techniques, you can combine it with other treatments, for example with allopathic or homeopathic treatments, body therapies, counselling and speech-therapy and other psychological treatments. A Reiki healer is charged with energy and becomes a channel for Universal Life Energy. Reiki is a gift of the universe, and is available to us all.

A REIKI BREATHING EXERCISE If you want to experience a “taster” of Reiki before committing yourself to Reiki attunement or just to allow yourself to get an idea of what Reiki may feel like, try this exercise. The exercise will have the same relaxing effects as Reiki but without the added power and impact provided by the Universal Life Energy through attunement.

Make yourself comfortable, either sitting down or lying on your back and close your eyes. Pay attention to your breath and follow its rhythm. Notice how it flows in and out. Now take three deep breaths Now put your hands on your body wherever you feel drawn to or where you feel tension. Use your intuition to locate the spot in your body that needs relaxation the most.

Now direct your breath consciously and repeatedly to this place.

Imagine that your breath is the Universal Life Energy which flows through you. Let it collect and expand under your hands. Notice how a feeling of relaxation and peace gradually spreads from that place beneath your hands throughout your entire body After a short while (about five minutes) place your hands on another part of your body. Once again breathe into your hands during the whole exercise. You may find that your breath changes in some positions as the body stores memories and experiences which may now be awakened. It is not necessary to consciously probe feelings or initiate stronger breathing. Just allow yourself to let go and plunge into this feeling of flowing.

Move on to two further places on your body and charge them with energy Slowly open your eyes, stretch yourself, and return to your normal daytime consciousness. You will feel more relaxed, calmer and more centred.

If you would like to experience the wonderful energy of Reiki as a treatment, please contact CHRISTINE QUINLAN ON 966 795 103 or email me on bodyharmony44@gmail.com

THE EFFECTS OF REIKI In summary, Reiki is all-embracing in its effect. It involves your mind, body and soul and then attempts to set all these aspects of your being into a harmonious balance. Your personal energy, as a giver, is not transmitted to the receiver during a treatment, you are merely a channel.

If (without having attuned to Reiki) you try laying your hands on someone else, energy is still passed on, but at a much lower intensity than if you are attuned to Reiki. This is because Reiki is a highly powerful vibrating force, or light energy.

While the Universe Life Energy flows through you, as the giver, during the treatment, it is also fortifying and harmonizing you at the same time. You may also experience Reiki as a force which brings you more closely into contact with yourself, opening you up and allowing you to be more loving with yourself and with others. It is a unifying force which brings you closer to a condition of oneness and connection with the “whole” So let me summarise the many benefits: Balances the organs and glands and their bodily functions Releases blocks and suppressed feelings Promotes natural self-healing Adapts to the natural needs of the receiver Balances the energies in the body Enhances personal awareness and helps meditative states Relaxes and reduces stress Promotes creativity Strengthens life force energy Treats symptoms and causes of illness Heals holistically Strengthens the immune system Relieves pain Clears toxin

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mayor refuses to meet Concerned by the ‘Looky Looky’ epidemic that is currently sweeping Cabo Roig, still with no sign of action by either the government, the Local Police or the Guardia Civil, members of the Cabo Roig Strip Business Association attended the Emergency Plenary held in the Orihuela Town Hall on Monday where they appealed for the authorities to take action.

their blankest, displayed their wares and continued with their illegal trade.

However their demands fell very much on deaf ears as they were refused permission to table their motion requesting urgent action from the council.

Two Police officers do often patrol the Cabo Roig Strip during the early evening, usually seeking the easy option of fining illegally parked cars, and during which time the materos sit in the adjoining alleys or on the N332 bridge, but no sooner do the officers leave than the ‘looky looky’ men return, remaining with their illegal goods and their drugs in increasing numbers until the early hours of the morning.

As the meeting was an Emergency Plenary and called only to deal with council salaries and appointments it was deemed not to be a regular council assembly, and as such the group was told that it was not in a position to take questions or submissions.

Although the mayor was introduced to members of the Business Association on their arrival, promising further discussion at the end of the meeting, the subsequent defeat of his motion saw him leave the council chamber without any further discussion taking place.

However, Association Spokesman Pedro Mancebo was able to speak at length when interviewed by local tv and radio channels. He expanded on the problems faced by Cabo Roig traders on a daily basis which is likely to heap even more pressure on the authorities to resolve the problem.

On the Cabo Roig strip itself many of the restranteurs and business owners were advised by the Local Police to expand their terraces, adding additional tables and chairs on the areas immediately outside their establishments, thereby denying space to the ‘looky looky’ men.

Staff in the Chinese supermarkets were told to display additional stock dumpbins and carousels across from their stores but no sooner had they done so than a group of the illegal manteros physically threw the containers back across the pavement and onto the Chinese forecourts, after which they calmly laid down

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Mayor fails to attend promised meeting with Cabo Roig Business Association

Needless to say the police were not on hand to deal with the matter, which once again they have chosen to ignore, having first issued dubious advice which could have resulted in a major confrontation between the two divisions.

It is understood that the Association will continue in their efforts with at least dozen business owners submitting denuncia’s on the manteros to the Local Police in the last week alone.

A spokesman told the Leader that the group also still intends to submit it’s question to the full Orihuela council which it will now do at the next Plenary Meeting.

Pedro Mancebo talking to local TV and radio

Torrevieja Meanwhile in Torrevieja, where the problem of illegal vendors is also back on the city streets once again, the Local Police have authorised overtime payments to six officers who will patrol the seafront every night from 10pm to 2 am, an outlay of 700 euros a day.

Previously the manteros would have been dealt with by the GRO, the Police Reinforcement Group originally set up in 2012 for this specific purpose, but the number of officers in the group has dwindled significantly in recent years and is said to no longer be able to deal with the problem.

If they do resolve the problem, however, the vendors will simply move south along the coastline to Cabo Roig where their problems will be exacerbated even more.

Waiting in Cabo Roig for the police to leave

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QUIZ ANSWERS

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Creeper; 8 Review; 13 Back out; 14

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Equator; 15 Dreams; 16 Amateur;

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L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Which Asian electronics giant's name means "three stars"?

2. In the 19th century, it is believed that Napoleon used poison gas to put down slave rebellions in Haiti and Guadeloupe. Plus or minus 5,000, how many slaves were executed?

3. Vietnam shares borders with three countries. Name them.

4. Plus or minus five percent, the Republic of China accounted for how many percent of the world's total capital punishment executions in 2004?

5. Following on, which country came second in this list?

6. What colour is CERULEAN? 7. In literature, the story of Bambi was originally published in which language?

8. What film was shot on location in County Mayo, Ireland in 1951, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara?

9. In Greek mythology, who was the god of wine, parties, merriment and festivities? Eight letters.

10. Where were British troops sent during Operation Banner? (Clue: 1969).

11. What took place for the first time in Alamogordo, New Mexico, on July 16th 1945?

declined CBE in 1962, Lewis declined knighthood, Redgrave declined DBE in 1999. 16. The term Vindaloo, derivative of the Portuguese "vinha d'alhos", and also called Vindalho or Vindallo, refers to a popular Indian dish. It was first brought to Goa by the Portuguese and became a Goan meal often served during special occasions. 17. b. Arthur. 18.

C3PO . 19 a. Ferrari, b. VW, c. Mercedes, d. Porsche, e. MG, 20. Vinland.

22. See 7 Across

Select group (5)

12. French word for JEWEL or TRINKET. Five letters.

Second letter is an "I".

13. Hannelore Schmatz was the 4th woman to summit Everest. What first is she also accredited with?

14. A 1989 novel by Sandra Harvey about the Australian Milperra massacre and a 1985 album by Dire Straits, which includes a song with the same name.

15. What do C. S. Lewis, Winston Churchill, Keith Richards, Vanessa Redgrave, Alfred Hitchcock and W. B. Yeats all have in common?

16. The name of which popular culinary dish for the brave probably stems from the Portuguese words wine and garlic?

17. Who was 'The Once and Future King'? a. Elvis, b.

Arthur, c. Idi Amin, d. Aragorn 18. Which worry prone film character is fluent in more than 6,000,000 forms of communication?

19. Which companies built the following classic cars? a.

1962 250 GT Berlinetta Boxer, b. Karmann-Ghia Typ 14, c.

1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, d. 1972 911 Carrera RS, e. 1954 TF 20. What name did the Vikings give to Newfoundland?

social and beneficial influences. 10.

Northern Ireland. 11. The first nuclear test, the Manhattan Project - codename "Trinity". 12. Bijou. 13. The first woman to die on Everest is what we are looking for, but also the first German to perish on Everest is also acceptable. 14.

Brothers in Arms. 15. They all declined an honour. - Churchill declined a dukedom, Yeats a knighthood in 1915,, Richards declined a CBE, Hitchcock

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1. Samsung - 'Sam' in Korean means 'three' and 'sung' means 'star'. 2.

100,000. 3. China to the north, Laos to the northwest and Cambodia to the southwest. 4. 90%. 5. Iran. Third was Vietnam and fourth was the USA. 6.

Blue. 7. German. Originally: "Bambi, ein Leben im Walde", a book by Felix Salten, 1923. 8. The Quiet Man. 9.

Dionysus - He represented not only the intoxicating power of wine, but also its

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‘Bye, ‘Bye, Brendan …

During the 1990’s, the ‘Westmeath Topic’ ran a weekly slot entitled, “Under the Spotlight”. As the title suggests, somebody was interviewed and asked some pertinent questions that the paper’s readers might find interesting. One week I was ‘it’. The journalist asked the same questions of each interviewee. One of the questions was; ‘What quality do you admire most in others?’ ‘Honesty’ was nearly always the standard reply. When it came to my turn and I was asked for the quality I admired most in others, I had no hesitation in answering, ‘The ability to make me laugh.’

Down through the years and to this present day, I retain the warmest feelings for those who gave me a good old belly-laugh. This includes my friends, acquaintances and professional entertainers. Anytime I meet ‘blasts from the past’ and we start reminiscing and telling funny episodes (generally at each other’s expense!) I am reminded over and over that ‘laughter really is the best medicine.

Then there are the professional ‘laugh makers.’ This is different, but the end result is still the same. Laughter reduces stress hormone levels and dispatches anxiety. It also improves cardiac health and lowers blood pressure. So you see, laughter really is the best medicine and we owe a lot to those who ‘treat’ us.

Engaging entertainers like Paddy Cole, Tommy Tiernan and Noel V Ginnity are paid to make us happy – and do they ever! Columnists such as Michael Harding, Billy Keane and Paul Howard (Ross O’Carroll-Kelly) make us buy newspapers – for a laugh!

I am sad today though and I cannot stop thinking about the loss of Ireland’s greatest laugh manufacturer. We are all the poorer for the passing of Brendan Grace. There will be no encore this time.

Brendan has ‘exited stage left’ for the last time. The king is dead …

There is more to humour than telling funny jokes. In the written word we can paint the picture in our mind, but on stage or TV the guy has to have something special. Timing of delivery, body language and above all, facial expressions make or break the performer.

Brendan told funny stories alright. He told some of the same ones

over a lifetime. There are very few comedians who can make you laugh as heartily on hearing a repeated gag, but Brendan could. The guy just ‘had it.’

‘Bye, ‘Bye, Brendan

Brendan Grace was the star of an amazing range and types of shows on both sides of the Atlantic. His role in ‘Father Ted’ won him a whole new generation of fans, but for me, it is his well-worn short sketches that are his greatest legacy. Off stage he never stopped being funny – nor simply being just a nice guy. A friend of mine met him in a hotel lobby as he was crossing with a pint of beer in each hand. “Now, that’s what I call a balanced diet”, quipped Brendan ‘Bottler’ never grew up – and thankfully never got sophistication or ‘sense’. Brendan knew his ‘Bottler’ character better than anything else he ever did. As I once heard him say in a radio interview; ‘Bottler’ was just an exaggerated version of my own school days.’

It is not easy to be loved and appreciated by your own parishioners.

Joe Doan had that quality, for example. Brendan Grace had it with some to spare. He never forgot his roots and the people of innerDublin just loved him. What a send-off his own people gave him!

Like thousands of other devotees, my favourite piece of all was Brendan doing the speech by the inebriated ‘Father of the Bride.’ I never tired of that one – and on this one more than anything else, it was the pose, the eyes darting around the guests, and the facial expression, from his opening slurred line of; ‘I want to thank you all for coming here at such short notice’, that kept us all in ‘stitches’.

Many funny men will try to do that one in the future, but they should leave it be, because there only was one ‘father of the bride.’

The first time I heard Brendan Grace he was billed as a singer (and a very good one he was too). That was a long time ago. In the intervening years I attended many of his shows and watched them all on TV. Brendan never had an ‘off-night.’ Perhaps the greatest tribute he can be paid, is that he never resorted to bad language or smutty jokes. A lot of comedians I know could learn that one.

‘Bottlers’ school cap and blazer will never again come into focus under a spotlight. They may well finish up in a glass case in some

King in San Javier King Felipe presides over Passing Out Parade at Air Academy King Felipe and Queen Letizia were in San Javier last week where they presided over the commissioning of 99 new officers into the Spanish Air Force.

The parade took place on the main Academy square where the students were formed up, as their family and friends looked on.

The KIng, 30 years after his own commissioning at the hands of his father, King Juan Carlos I, in 1989, review the parade after which the military vicar general, the Reverend Juan del Río, carried out the reading of a prayer of thanksgiving in honour of the Virgin of Loreto, patron of the Air Force.

In addition to the king and Queen that parade was attended by the Undersecretary of State for Defense, Alejo de la Torre, the chief of the General Staff of the Air Force, General of the Air Javier Salto; the colonel director of the AGA, Miguel Iborra and a number of other military authorities.

Civil authorities included the acting president of the Community, Fernando López Miras; the president of the

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Regional Assembly, Alberto Castillo; the government delegate, Francisco Jiménez; and the mayor of San Javier, José Miguel Luengo.

Following the ceremony the director of the AGA, Colonel Miguel Ivorra Ruiz, handed over command of the base to the new director, Colonel Manuel de la Chica Camúñez.

museum. ‘Bottler’ himself will have to go out in the grown-up world and get by as an ordinary man in the street.

The rest of us will remember all the laughter … and try hard to laugh again…

Don’t Forget Happiness is a healthy mental attitude, a grateful spirit, a clear conscience, and a heart full of love. *Author, entrepreneur and newspaper columnist, Bernie Comaskey, now spends most of his time on a farm in Ireland; but he retains his strong links with the Costa Blanca.

Bernie has published four books; ‘If Ever a Man Suffered’, ‘The Best of Bernie’, ‘The Team’, and ‘Just Between Ourselves’. ernie’s books are available at half price, on sale from ‘The Leader.’ Call 637 227 385 for info.

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Balcony warnings for British tourists from Foreign Office In the wake of a series of fatal accidents that have occurred in Spain in recent weeks, many of them involving daredevil leaps or falls from balconies, the British government now includes a specific warning about ‘balcony falls’ in its official travel advice for people visiting Spain this summer.

The warning reads: There have been a number of very serious accidents (some fatal) as a result of falls from balconies. Many of these incidents have involved British nationals and have had a devastating impact on those involved and their loved ones.

Don’t take unnecessary risks around balconies, particularly if you’re under the influence of drink or drugs.

Your travel insurance may not cover you for incidents that take place on a balcony or if you were under the influence of drink or drugs when it happened.

They also say that you should familiarise yourself with the layout of your hotel and accommodation block when you arrive, always following the safety advice of the hotel and/or tour operator if staying in a room with a balcony and watch out for friends who may be at risk.

Meanwhile, The Mirror reports that tour opera-

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BENIDORM WATERSLIDE ACCIDENT HAS BRIT ON LIFE SUPPORT

Image Credit: Aqualandia Waterpark

A 23 year old British man, David Briffaut, has suffered catastrophic injuries on a waterslide at the Aqualandia Water Park in Benidorm resulting in the severing of his spinal cord.

David, a greenkeeper from Essex, was on holiday in Javea with his girlfriend Penny Bristow and another young couple of friends and just a couple of days before returning home the foursome travelled down the coast to Benidorm where they planned to spend the day in the Aqualandia Water Park.

tors have ordered hotels not to put guests in rooms where the balcony barrier is lower than 1.1 metres, or where there are gaps in railings that could be used for climbing.

Francisco Gene, director of the Menorca Binibeca Hotel, said: "TUI and Jet2 rules mean no British guests can stay in rooms with balconies that don’t meet new height requirements.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are unclear although the Park authorities claim to have video footage which shows Mr Briffaut didn't follow the guidelines for the ride “Splash," so it is 'simply false' for some of the British press to suggest the ride is unsafe.

A spokesman said that before opening the park each season, an external company makes an exhaustive review of all the slides, in addition to which park staff also check them every morning.

He added "Aqualandia has a long, 34-year history and safety is out top priority. Our rules and recommendations are clearly displayed across all the park and must be adhered to by our visitors."

Meanwhile David is currently on life support in hospital in Alicante where he is expected to undergo further surgery, and once he is considered stable enough arrangements will be made to fly him home to the UK by Air Ambulance.

David's mother Lorraine said: "We are living in every parents' nightmare. Our son went on holiday with his girlfriend and we have been told he might never walk again. All we can do now is pray that he can recover. He is getting excellent care, but we would like to bring him home as soon as possible.”

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

Churches and Services

Car Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2017 Ford CMax Petrol which is on Special Offer priced at just 14,900 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.

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Social and Clubs Royal British Legion Orihuela Costa and District BRnch meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Olympia Pool Bar

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and Restaurant in Mil Palmeras.

Everyone is welcome. Call Jean for info on: 630 28 08 99 Royal British Legion, Torrevieja Branch - Meet the second Friday of the month at Casa Ventura, San Luis starting at 7.00 p.m.

New members are always welcome. You do not have to be exservices. For more information contact:- gill.burden20@gmail.com RNA - The Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1700 (5pm) at CHE LOCO bar/restaurant, El

Chaparral urbanization, Torrevieja. For more information please contact Chairman Paul Edwards on 618 644 934, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on 966 71 6274 or Secretary 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

Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) is no longer at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas. For the next two months we will be holding our Sunday morning service at 10.30 a.m. in the El Nacional restaurant which is in Punta Prima on the N332.

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 The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597..

International Christian Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja - Evangelical nondenominational church. Sunday service 11a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta – Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. www.icatorrevieja.org

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Magnets Children’s Club is ready for Action

Monday 22nd - Sunday 28th July, 2019 La Siesta will once again be buzzing with the sound of laughter and excitement at MAGNETS Children’s Holiday Club.

For the sixteenth year running, Steve and IreneMaria Campbell will be leading the Club at La Siesta Church beginning on Thursday 25th July at 10.30am to 12.30pm.

It continues each Thursday until 22nd August for children of four years and over. The best part is it’s all FREE! The children will be playing games, singing songs, learning memory verses, listening to Bible stories with the exciting theme of ‘Ready for Action’ and testing their memory with a quiz.

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At the end of the session we close with juice and biscuits before they all head home.

MAGNETS began in 2004 in the Campbell’s apartment with just three sisters in attendance.

Since then it has grown and over the past 16 years around 300 children have attended, with many returning year after year.

There have always been new children coming each year so Steve and Irene-Maria are looking forward to seeing new faces as well as familiar friends.

Tell all your friends and come along on Thursday 25th July at 10.30am and be Ready for Action!

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Europe curbs its appetite for the Alicante brick Figures produced by the València Notary School reports a drop of 6% in sales of homes to foreigners in the province in the first quarter of the year with Swedes, Norwegians and Belgians buying fewer properties while, rather surprisingly, purchases made by Britons are very much the same.

After years of practically uninterrupted growth, the sale of homes fell from 5,565 operations registered between January and March 2018 to 5,246 this year.

These are figures that corroborate what the statistics of the Ministry of Public Works have already anticipated.

The logical thing would be to think that the uncertainty generated by Brexit would be behind the drop but the truth is, as the notaries' data point out that, at least in the case of the Costa

Monday 22nd - Sunday 28th July, 2019 Blanca , the inability of the British Parliament to agree on a negotiated exit from the EU does not seem to have affected the interest of its citizens to buy a second residence in the province, beyond the fall that occurred in 2016, immediately after the results of the referendum were known. Indeed, during the first quarter of this year, the number of operations has remained practically stable, with 1,021 purchases, just three more than during the same period last year.

It is a slightly different story though throughout the rest of the European markets, with Sweden (35.6%), Norway (-19.6%) and Belgium (-16.9%) leading the way, but also Germany (-13.4%), France (-12.2%) and even the Netherlands (7.3%).

For the vice-dean of the Notarial College, Delfin Martinez, this situation is logical if one takes into account that the sales of houses to foreigners have been growing almost continuously since 2011. "What we see is that the market is now settling which is quite normal after climbing a lot.

At some point there is a plateau," he says.

Alicante is still the province where foreigners buy more homes in Spain, with 21.73% of the total, that is, more than one in five.

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Peacocks Petanca Club

By Steve Hibberd Peacocks petanca club held 2 prestigious charity open tournaments in July. First up was a mens triple competition, then a fortnight later, ladies doubles took centre stage. Attached photo shows ladies double winners Sue Ward and Jumilla Nilsson, being presented with trophies by Peacocks committee members Irene

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Tolson and Jackie Lowton. A figure of 208 euro was raised in July for local charities.

Peacocks Reds finished 3rd place in div 2 of the Sunshine Radio petanca summer league.

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Tributes as Monte star exits

By Andrew Atkinson

Club mornings for social petanca are every Tuesday, when newcomers are welcome. The club is situated within the grounds of Restaurante El Paraiso, N332, Guardamar.

For the forthcoming Las Salinas and Sunshine Radio winter leagues, Peacocks have entered 4 teams.

Tributes have poured in following the announcement that CD Montesinos talisman striker Vazquinho has departed the Valencia 2nd Regional Group 8 club ahead of the 2019-20 season that kicks off in September.

"Thanks for the memories Vaz - you made many a weekend a pleasure to be at the ground watching Monte," said club Treasurer Howard Yeats.

A plethora of fans belonging to The Full Monte Supporters Club have been airing their views to me - on what is a sudden shock exit - even for the new club manager and new club President.

"Manager Jesus Santander and club President Alfredo both spoke to Vazquinho and thought they had reached an agreement," revealed supporters club president Eddie Cagigao.

"But he decided to join local rivals San Miguel. The club, and I'm sure the fans, would like to thank Vaz for his efforts at CD Montesinos, and we wish him well," said Eddie.

One outstanding memory for me, was when Vazquinho held his newly born child in arms for a team photo shoot, before kick off during the 2018-19 season - then unexpectedly left me 'holding the baby' to take to his wife, in the stadium.

Vazquinho, in what almost certainly looks like the curtain has finally come down on his love affair with the

San Luis Bowls Club

By Shelia Cammack With the end of the 2019 summer leagues, many of the players are enjoying a well deserved rest and the spectators are glad of a chance to also stay out of the heat.

However some members are still testing their stamina and skill by participating in the South Alicante Knock-Out Competition.

As the competition reaches the semi-finals, we are delighted that several players are still involved.

In the Men’s singles, 3rd round, Ian Kenyon beat Peter Morgan (Q) & goes forward to the semi final, where he will play Martin Foulcer (VB) who beat Bill Webb (SL) in the 3rd round.

In the mixed pairs Ian Kenyon & Kath Reid are through to the semis, as are Bill Webb & Ros Holmes.

In the mixed trips semis we also have Bill Webb, Ros Holmes & Neil Morrison. Well done to all our players; the Semi-Finals & Finals will be held at Vistabella 6th - 9th September. (All information on LLB website).

If you can, please go and support the players who have worked hard to get this far.

San Luis BC WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS. Anyone who has played against San Luis BC, will know that we are a very friendly club;

members know that we are supportive of each other. We are competitive at all league levels, with a strong Winter League presence but still enjoy our bowling and there are also opportunities for “social” bowling.

Next season we will be entering 4 teams, to have 2 squads in Division A and also Division C on both Monday & Friday. This will give 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.

Teams have to be entered in the leagues by the end of August. 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 available from 1.10.1930.4.20.

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

For further information please contact our Club Captain June Jones – 691 903 773 or ViceCaptain Ian Kenyon – 662 282 103.

We look forward to hearing from you.

club, having signed on three separate occasions to don the Los Montesinos based club CD Montesinos colours.

During his era at CD Montesinos, Vaz was top goalscorer and nominated for many awards, by supporters, players and management alike, including the 'Players Player of the Year' award.

The club's opening pre-season friendly game is against Orihuela CF 'B' on August 17 at the Municipal Stadium, kick off 7.30pm.

Manager Jesus Santander is expected to receive a warm welcome by supporters, with a squad of 21 players up for selection, including four players formerly at CD Montesinos, returning to the fold.

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El Plantio Singles Joker

SMGS at El Pantio. July 17th 2019 It has to be said that El Plantio is a course which divides opinion – some people simply won’t go having been let down in the past by poor condition and very high prices. Some people like the course lay out and are prepared to give it the benefit of the doubt especially at this week’s price of €36 including a buggy.

repeated in the gold category. Dave Gibson (29) won on countback to take 4th – Graham Temple playing off 3 looked like he was going to demolish the course but sadly faded to take 3rd with 30 - Phil de Lacy (31) 2nd and Robin Eastman (32) 1st to leap to the top of the order of merit.

Well, the course was a bit of a mixed bag – the greens have not long been tined and were generally sandy, bumpy and woolly – not to everyone’s liking. The rest of the track was good to middling with the fairways showing improvement since our last visit although some tee boxes are rather scruffy.

Nearest the pins – sponsored by The Property Shop - went to Nicklas Soderberg, Dave Alderdice (that one was very close), Dave Bishop and Kyrre Skarsmoen who was obviously showing off that he can hit the ball straight.

We decided to hold a quick vote amongst the players as to who would keep El Plantio on the fixture list and most said they would especially at the lower price.

Anyway, on to the competition results.

We had four guests this week with Kyrre bringing along some of his Norwegian chums – and didn’t they do well with cousin Nicklas Soderberg (29) coming second to Hasse Sorenson (35).

Only two categories this week as we only had 25 members playing.

In silver division Ken Flaherty (30) was 4th – Brian Mulligan (32) 3rd – Gerald Bannon (33) 2nd and Keith Little (34) 1st.

All very close and the scoring on the low side – this trend was

Last of the runners up was Alan Maidment who won a nice bottle of red sponsored by Mike’s IPTV. There were 2 matches in the in-house matchplay league - Robin Eastman beating Norman Cahill 9 holes to 5 and Ken Flaherty beat Mick Roscoe 6 holes to 5 a close match.

Our thanks to El Plantio for an enjoyable day. To find out more about SMGS visit our website www.smgs.org or give our Captain, Tony Smale a call on 639 129 223. Next week we’re at Vistabella, then Hacienda Riquelme and Las Ramblas the following Wednesdays. We would welcome guests at each event.

This weeks winners in the above photo, Left to right - Kyrre, Norman, Dave, Robin, Hasse, Alan, Phil, Gerard, Brian, Å´Tony, Graham, David, Ken & Keith

Despite favourable conditions, El Plantio 2's Singles Joker competition failed to produce scoring that matched the weather. Usually, the winner manages to achieve a score over 40 points with two nominated 'Joker' holes scoring double points.

Instead six of the nine players returned totals between 35 and 37 points. When the cards were returned, the 'winner', had 37 points.

However, one card was noticed to be incorrectly added up both by the player and the marker, who is also a Mathematics Teacher in the U.K. The corrected card scored 37 points and won on count back.

Nearest the pins – Hole 1, David Swann and Hole 6, Kenneth O'Brien.

Third Place, Handicap 21, Kenneth O'Brien – 36 Points C/B. Second place, Handicap 10, Graham Blakeway – 37 points.

First place, Handicap 11, Paddy O'Brien – 37 points C/B. If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. We use both courses - the Par 3 nine hole course and the main 18 hole course, so we cater for all abilities.

The membership rates are very competitive, so call for more details.

Anyone who wishes to play in the Society as a guest or join as a new member, contact David Swann on 865 779 983 or 648 476 752.

Mike Probert Talks Golf (In assn with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals shown in the table are some of the best available to you until 31 August.

Around and About the courses It would appear that whatever reason many of the local courses have decided that this summer and Autumn they will restructure their golf courses in some way and we have covered these periodically over recent week so it is probably prudent at this moment in time to provide a summary of such work, namely: Campoamor They will replace all 18 greens during the 5th August to the 15th October to eliminate the re-occurring problem of different grasses.

Bonalba They are replacing greens 3 and 14 for exactly the same reason, mixed grasses with work scheduled for completion by 20/09/19.

Font del Llop They are re-structuring the 9th green by reducing the height and undulations to give more pin positions plus raising the green side bunker and changing the water course of the stream and this work will take well into the Autumn and they have laid a good quality provisional green for use during this period.

La Marquesa They had already re-structured the 10th &13th greens but now have additionally included the 8th &17th holes into the programme and have lifted and replaced the old 8th green and built a new green in close proximity and introduced a new par 3 green alongside the old 9th fairway, and again this work will be ongoing well into the Autumn.

We will keep you update of changes as they occur.

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Villamartin €110 Villaitana Poniente €57 Vistabella €92

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Spanglish Golf Society In association with Sapphire Properties and Costa Blanca Green Fee Services at Lo Romero on 17 July For this months meeting the Spanglish Golf Society and a group of 20 players visited the established course at Lo Romero taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

The course was in excellent condition and was enjoyed by all Today was our annual Captain versus Vice-Captain match and the scores were as follows: Captains Team = 244 points Vice-Captains Team = 256 points The Captains team were crowned champions for 2019.

Best Individual Score for the Captains Team was Marcus Clements with 35 points Best Individual Score for the Vice-Captains Team was Jim Jamieson with 38 points Nearest Pins: Mike Probert and Graham Mason Football Card: Morten Kristensen After the game we returned to the Spanglish bar, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome snack prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their support and that of our sponsor Sapphire Properties.

Our next fixture is our interim day at Vistabella on 31st July 2019.

If you are interested in joining the society call Paul Cawte on 966 73 1223 or better still pop into the bar.

Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or: www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

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Spain World Superbike star Bautista's crash - memories of Valencia

By Andrew Atkinson Spanish World Superbike star Alvaro Bautista's crash - his fourth in eight races - in the first World Superbike Championship race at Laguna Seca this month, brings back memories of him crashing in Valencia in 2002.

"The crash at Laguna happened with no reason I'm putting it down to bad luck," rued ex-MotoGP ace Bautista.

"I suddenly lost the front at turn 5 - and crashed out," said Bautista, ebbing towards the WorldSBK title, after chalking up 13 victories in 15 races.

Bautista's form was underscored having won 11 consecutive races in the Ducati Panigale V4 R. Bautista's whirlwind in WorldSBK began to falter after a crash at Jerez - followed by crashes at Misano and Donington Park, the latter costing Bautista the series lead.

Bautista, who had a 61 point lead prior to race two in Jerez in June, has dived 49 points behind.

Bautista, 34, winner of the Madrid Minimoto Championship three times, competed in the 50cc Aprilia Cup in 1997, getting his first podium.

In 1999 Bautista competed in the Movistar Activa Joven Cup, finishing in fifth place, earning him a second year in the Cup, as a back-up rider in the 125cc Spanish Championship.

Injury in 2000 thwarted his season. In 2001 Bautista entered the 125cc Spanish Championship with Team Belart, that later ceased due to financial reasons; joining iconic, competing in the 125cc

Madrid ease to T20 win over LaMangaTorre CC

By Andrew Atkinson LaMangaTorre CC hosted Madrid United in the first of two T20 fixtures in Torrevieja - with MU getting a taste of playing on a Flicx wicket for the first time - but gaining an emphatic victory.

A change in the LaMangaTorre CC team saw G. Neve take the captain's armband - winning the toss and electing to ball.

"The plan was to ball first, and let the low bounce catch the away team by surprise," LaMangaTorre CC player Kieran Wood told me.

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By Andrew Atkinson Jamie Spencer will be at the 2019 Glorious Goodwood Festival a little under the radar - with the focus on Frankie Dettori - the former flat racing champion jockey having won the Goodwood Cup twice!

Watch out for Jamie Spencer at Goodwood

Born in County Tipperary, Ireland, champion jockey in both Ireland and Britain, Spencer, has won four Classics.

Alvaro Bautista 2002 Spanish Championship.

In the season's last race at Valencia, Bautista set pole-position, going on to finish a disappointing fifth - after a crash - taking the runner-up spot, overall.

Bautista made his international debut in the 2002 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season - a wildcard entry at Jerez, Catalunya and Valencia.

Bautista competed in the 2002, 125cc European Championship, scoring a podium in Assen and a fourth place in Hungary.

Bautista signed for the newly found Seedorf Racing Team in 2003, competing in his first full season in the 125cc World Championship, his best finishes being a fourth place at Phillip Island - and a sixth place at Valencia.

Bautista won the 2003, 125cc Spanish Championship - with two races to go - scoring five consecutive pole to victory wins.

Bautista's Laguna Seca mishap has left the Talavera de la Reina, Toledo born Spaniard undeterred: “That's racing - I will look ahead and not give in," he said. *In Part 2 of Alvaro Bautista's career, Andrew Atkinson races through 2004 to 2019, taking in his fastest lap at Donington; crashes, Grand Prix victories in Jerez and Japan, MotoGP 2010, and switching to World Superbike Championship racing in 2018.

Connor Wood and T. Culshaw took the new ball and got to work, but it was the bowlers that were forced to work, when openers Akmal and Waheed adjusted to the pitch quickly - taking the battle to the bowlers. Wood going for 9 runs off three overs, before an expensive final over, following some under-par fielding, that took his final figures to 22 off 4 overs. Culshaw went for 12 off his first three overs, before claiming his first wicket of the year, at the cost of 9 runs. 8 overs: 44/1.

A change of bowling saw debutee V. Vuneja replace C. Wood, and Pawitter Singh replace T. Culshaw at the other end.

Initial loose delieveries from Vuneja, ended, when he claimed his first wicket for the team in his first over; whilst Pawitter Singh also struck in his first over. Score: 65/3.

A two overs spell of 1-18 from V. Vuneja saw him being replaced for A. Court. P. Singh was changed for V. Vuneja, in a change of ends.

A. Court was expensive in his first over - 12 runs recovering just conceding a single in his second over. V. Vuneja bowled his remaining two overs, with similar figures from the first spell.

A change of bowling end with P. Singh replacing A. Court. A. Court replacing the bowled out V. Vuneja. The final four overs went for 30 runs, with A. Court claiming a wicket and P. Singh claiming two wickets, from two balls, in his final over.

Madrid United scoring a respective 134/7.

Darfaraz (22), Akmal (23) and Waheed (32) being the only batsmen to reach double digits.

Spencer, son of former National Hunt trainer George Spencer, landed the Goodwood Cup in 2015 and 2016.

Can Spencer, who shocked the racing World in 2014 - when surprisingly announcing his retirement, before making a dramatic u-turn - take the limelight off Italian wonder jockey Dettori, especially on Ladies Day at the Goodwood Festival on August 1.

"After reflection I decided not to retire and continue racing as a freelance, with a desire to continue to be successful," said Spencer, who won back to back Goodwood Cup wins on Big Orange.

Spencer, who has ridden throughout the world, including Britain, Ireland, USA, France, Canada, UAE, and Germany, moved to England and became British flat racing champion jockey in 2005 - booting home 180 winners.

Spencer has a CV that all jockeys would like in their saddle, having had major wins including the Irish 2,000 Guineas on Phoenix of Spain in 2019.

aged 17, the youngest jockey to win a Classic.

Educated at Kilkenny College, Spencer was the champion apprentice in Ireland in 1999, notching up 46 winners.

Spencer, who rode Brian Boru to victory in the 2003 St Leger at Doncaster, was Irish flat racing champion jockey when riding for Aidan O'Brien in 2004, with 93 winners.

Spencer, who rode his 2,000 winner in British Flat racing in August 2017, heads for Glorious Goodwood under the radar. fromthehorsesmouth.tips has marked your card for Glorious Goodwood 2019 - in Jamie Spencer.

Ascot Gold Cup (Fame And Glory 2011) and the Epsom Oaks (Sariska 2009) come to mind, with Spencer up.

Spencer will be a jockey to watch at Glorious Goodwood 2019; with rides for trainers including David Simcock, whom he rode for last year.

Spencer has come a long way since winning the Irish 1,000 Guineas on Tarascon in 1998, Pawitter Singh finished 3-21 off 4 overs; V. Vuneja 2-35 off 4 overs, with A. Court (1-32).

A quick change over saw G. Neve choose LaMangaTorre CC openers P. Fletcher and J. Kinsella. A good first over going for seven, without loss.

LaMangaTorre CC's Pawitter Singh took 3 wkts

Terror struck, when Hafeez came on to bowl at the other end, clean bowling J. Kinsella, first ball.

T. Knowles went in at three, but was out second ball, after attempting a quick single to short midwicket, following the Madrid United player BOOTING the ball to the stumps!

Good work from Hafeez saw him pick up a wide shot - knocking the bails off - before the diving T. Knowles could ground his bat.

C. Hunt went in at four at the non-strikers end, ending in agony, as he could only watch P. Fletcher get bowled on the final ball of the over; wides being the only run score of the over, with the loss of three batsmen.

G. Neve was in at five, and, after just 12 balls and nice shots, brought the game back. It was all in vein, with Neve caught out for 11 runs, in the fifth over. Score: 32/4.

Chaos entailed around the camp as C. Hunt was next to walk - after more big shots paid off - shortly after mis- timing a shot, to mid-on.

The batsmen crossed with A. Singh out next ball, lbw. Two new batsmen at the crease, in Pawitter Singh and V. Vuneja. A couple of singles emerged, until trying to score big, a pull shot fell short of

the boundary, landing nicely in the hands of the fielder.

T. Culshaw was in at nine, but could only watch P. Singh play a shot to point, where unfortunately a good catch saw his innings end.

C. Wood walked in at 10, facing one ball, before begining the walk-out, bowled. A. Court walked in at 11, surviving the remainder of the over. The following over saw the innings end with T. Culshaw bowled.

LaMangaTorre CC all out 50 runs, from 8 overs and 1 ball. C. Hunt (18) & G. Neve (11) returning double digits, with five ducks in the line-up.

Madrid United bowling figures: 1-28 Ahsan; 4-14 Hafeez; 1-3 Jumshed; 3-5 Itifaq. Madrid United returning a 84 run victory. *LaMangaTorre CC v Madrid United T20 second fixture from Torrevieja in next week's edition.

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Spain Ladies football star Marta ‘Living the Dream.’

In Part 1 of a two part Exclusive interview Spain international and Florentina Serie A Ladies football star, San Javier born Marta Penalver, talks to Andrew Atkinson.

SAN Javier born Ladies football star Marta Penalver is living the dream of being a professional footballer - having played outside the family home on the streets of Murcia as a child.

"I am living the dream. I am lucky to be part of world football right now - and proud of my achievements," Spain national team player Marta, told me.

"My love of football started when I used to kick a ball in the street," said Marta, who plays in the Italian League Ladies Serie A for Futsal Florencia (Florentina).

"During my school days in San Javier I continued playing football, and attended soccer schools," said Marta.

Marta, who began her career at Roldan FSF, who played at Caligari, prior to joining Florentina, studied at the Ciencia de la Actividad Fiscia y el Deporte at the Universidad de Murcia, and went to

I.E.S. Ruiz de Alda.

"When the time came to leave Spain I moved to Italy, and that was something that lead to continue to play the game I love," said Marta, who lives in Florence, Italy.

Marta Penalver - living the dream.

Marta, who scored 27 goals for Florentina during the 2018-19 season, has been coaching in football campuses during the summer, including at San Miguel.

Marta - seen as one of the stars of football in Italy with posters and advertising campaigns adorning her, said: "Ladies football is continuing to grow, but remains behind the mens."

Marta, on being called up to represent Spain on the international world football stage, said: "Being called by the Spanish national team to represent my country was a very proud moment."

Marta, a member of the Ladies 2015 World Cup squad, said: "Playing for Spain was another dream come true." *Part 2 of Andrew Atkinson's Exclusive interview with Marta Penalver continues next week. Only in the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader.

SAN JUAN XXII 7’S BEACH RUGBY TOURNAMENT This coming weekend the San Juan annual beach rugby tournament will be taking place on Saturday 27 July with teams taking part form all over the area, from Albacete to Denia.

Ascot's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes looms The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes Group 1 (British Champions Series) Class 1, takes place at Ascot on Saturday July 27.

Top class thoroughbreds will go head to head, with leading trainers including Aidan O'Brien, John Gosden, Sir Michael Stoute and Charlie Appleby saddling up.

Ballydoyle maestro O'Brien has one of the biggest hands in racing, shuffling his pack, ahead of the declared runners for the big stage on race day.

O'Brien has 32 entries, including Anthony Van Dyke, Broome, Cape Of Good Hope, Capri and Circus Maximus, ahead of declarations.

Gosden entries include Coronet and Enable; with Appleby entry Cross Counter, and Stoute entry Crystal Ocean potential players.

Deemed The King George VI weekend, for some, money will be free-flowing, while for others mixing with the 'Gentry' can only be a dream, insofar dining in the Pavilion Restaurant.

With track-side viewing and winners enclosure close by, a champagne reception, afternoon tea, complimentary bar (not including champagne),

Carp-R-Us Carp-R-Us fished the final round of the Summer Series on the Eden Stretch of the Rio Segura. As has been the case recently at this venue, fishing

This is the 22nd tournament that they have done and has gradually got bigger every year.

I will also be down there with the rugby shirts all ready for the Rugby World Cup as well as at Zoco market on Sunday.

So come on down for a great day of rugby on the beach and enjoying the sun at the same day, the perfect rugby day.

race card and racing paper, along with a car park label, can be yours for £175 pp + vat.

The 4 course lunch menu includes: smoked salmon, dill, crayfish terrine, caper and shallot of relish.

Chocolate orange marmalade, creme fraiche and honeycomb is amongst desserts.

Afternoon tea menu includes: poached Scottish salmon, and buttermilk scones.

King George VI, who reigned during 1936-52, was found dead in bed at Sandringham House, Norfolk.

Cause of death was coronary thrombosis.

Sir Michael Stoute trained duo, Poet's Word and Crystal Ocean, came first and second in the 2018 running of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with Coronet finishing third, it being Stoute's sixth success in the prestigious race. was hard but everyone who took part caught fish.

Plenty of large fish were seen cruising along the length of the river but seemed reluctant to feed.

The venue id still plagued by terrapins and blue crabs., the latter are extremely vicious. First was Alan Priest with 2.25kg, his fourth win of the

Torrevieja Health to Sponsor Jennifer Colino Gymnastics Club The Gymnastics Club Jennifer Colino and Torrevieja Salud have signed a sponsorship agreement in which the Torrevieja Department of Health will become the main sponsor for the 20192020 season. Jennifer Colino, signed the agree-

series. Second was Roy Dainty with 1.90kg, third Richard Crawshaw (0.70kg) and fourth Dave Sutton (0.50kg). This meant that the series was won by Steve Fell with 174 points with Richard Crawshaw and Alan Priest equal second with 170 points.

ment with Pedro Munuera, financial director of the University Hospital of Torrevieja last week.

Jennifer highlighted the deal saying that "this is a very important agreement for our club, as it will allow us to continue growing and supporting the athletic careers of our young gymnasts". Pedro Munuera aded that with this collaboration "the hospital is gradually increasing its support of local athletes".

Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-r-us.weebly.comor on our Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca. Anyone wishing to join the club should contact Steve Fell either through the website or on 634 37 9081.

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Right back Vicente Boix is well known to Torry fans.

I gets my kicks out of you! - Sir Rod Stewart WORLD Exclusive COSTA Blanca and Costa Calida Leader reporter Andrew Atkinson reminisces Sir Rod Stewart's love of football in a World Sport Exclusive in an in-depth interview with former Scotland national team manager Craig Brown, OBE. Celtic fan Sir Rod, 74, was so emotionally taken aback when Celtic beat Barcelona in a Champions League tie in 2012 that he burst into tears, underlined by memories of his dad Robert, who died in 1990.

Preferente Division Roundup By Steve Hibberd Magnificent Seven arrive at Thader Having only recently lost 7 key players from last season to Redovan, Thader Rojales have replaced them with players of similar experience and ability. And there are still more to come! Manager Jon Ortega is aiming at a squad of 21 players, hoping to sign a further 6 before the seasons opener on 1 September.

Goalkeeper Sergio Zafra joins from nearby preferente side Almoradi. Born in Orihuela, 22 year old Zafra has previously played with Ontinyent and Crevillente, hoping to make the no 1 jersey his own.

Right back Vicente Boix is well known to Torry fans. Son of CD Torrevieja most successful president, Vicente was a firm favourite for 7 years, before moving to Almoradi last season. Thader fans are in for a treat, for Vicente gives 100%

every game he plays, which bar suspension should be the vast majority available.

Experienced centre back Jorge Majica has had many seasons playing at preferente div level.

Jorge is a no nonsense defender, who has notched up many games (and bookings!) over the years.

Borja Cortes joins from CFI Alicante. Midfielder Borja has vast experience at div 2B and div 3 level, plus more recently in preferente div.

Also arriving from CFI Alicante is veteran Rafa Gomez. Like Borja, Rafa has also played higher level football, scoring regularly from midfield and forward positions. Both men have had stints at Torrevieja, amongst other local clubs.

Christian Sabariego, better known as Saba, joins from Sporting Saladar. A real utility man, he can play virtually anywhere in the outfield.

Returning to Thader following a year at Redovan, is prolific goal scorer Jose Peinado. A serious knee injury meant reduced playing time last season, but now he is fit and raring to go.

Top sports physio at San Miguel summer campus

By Andrew Atkinson Leading sports physiotherapist Enrique Martinez Ruiz gave an insight into his career during a visit to the San Miguel summer campus - having treated famous people following injuries within the starstudded world of sport.

"Enrique Martinez Ruiz spoke about some very interesting topics and his professional career including specific issues of physiotherapy in the world of sport," said a spokesperson from the cam-

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pus, held at Racing San Miguel football stadium.

Enrique, whose patients have included Spain national swimming star Manuel Martinez, who competed in the European championships after successful treatment.

Based in Rojales, Enrique has undertaken physiotherapy treatment within sports across the board, including professional footballers.

Enrique's CV, includes that of Professor of physiotherapy at the Cue University of Elche; ex-co-ordinator of the Master of Sports Physiotherapy of the Ucam.

Ex-physiotherapist and readaptador of Valencia CF, and the Ucam of Murcia CF. Ex-co-ordinator of the medical services of Lorca CF; from the Orihuela CF and FC Jumilla.

"We thank Enrique Martinez Ruiz for appearing at the San Miguel campus and speaking of the specific issues of physiotherapy," added the spokesperson.

It was his father 'Bob' who had given son Rod his first kicks out of football - when going to watch

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Scotland beat England at Hampden in 1964 - as a kid.

Ex-Scotland chief Craig Brown, 79, speaks exclusively to Andrew Atkinson about good friend Rod Stewart, looking back on memories of the Rock and Roll star, including training with the national team in New Jersey, USA. "Sir Rod's not a bad performer - for an old man!," quipped Brown, talking to Atkinson, with the football fanatic currently on tour.

Speaking about the Champions League 2-1 win against Barcelona, Rod Stewart said: "It meant that much to me.

"It was about me and Celtic - and my dad - I was full of pride and it overcame me."

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Juan Mata of Manchester Utd and Spain

By Andrew Atkinson Juan Mata will kick off the 2019-20 season at Manchester United in what will be the sixth year the former Valencia star has been at Old Trafford.

"It is an honour to represent Manchester United," said Mata, in United's squad in Australia for summer fixtures, prior to playing in China and Singapore.

"Manchester United are an amazing club," said Burgos born Mata, 31, who moved to United in a ÂŁ31.7m transfer from Chelsea in January 2014.

"I'm looking forward to working with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the coaching staff," said Mata, who has put pen to paper on a new contract, until 2021.

Mata began his career at Real Oviedo in 1998, remaining until 2003, prior to joining Real Madrid in 2003 as a youth player, taking a senior role at Real Madrid Castilla during 2006-07.

Mata joined Valencia in 2007, scoring 33 goals in 129 appearances, moving to Chelsea in 2011.

"The vision at Manchester United is truly exciting and I'm happy to be a part of that," said Mata, who has scored 33 goals for United, in 161 games.

Spanish international ace Mata came through the youth ranks, playing at u16s-23s level, making his senior team debut in 2009.

Mata, who won a World Cup winner's medal in 2010, has 41 caps for his country.

In 2012 Mata dug deep into his pocket and helped his former club Real Oviedo, by buying shares in a bid to raise 2 million euros to stay in the Spanish third division.

Mata played against ex-Valencia teammate Pablo Hernandez during United's pre season tour in Perth, Australia, when United played Leeds in a friendly.

The Spanish duo played for Valencia in La Liga: "We still keep in contact with each other," said Hernandez, 34, who had two spells at Valencia, during 2006-07, returning in 2008, until joining Swansea in 2012.

Hernandez, who joined Leeds permanently in 2017 after a loan spell, from Swansea, played 173 games for Valencia, scoring 25 goals.

After the game in Perth on July 17, Hernandez, 34, revealed: "Juan told me he wanted my shirt - and I told him I wanted his."

Castellon born Hernandez, part of the Valencia youth teams during 2003-04, married to Mar Garcia, sister of golf star Sergio Garcia, said: "Juan was my teammate for four years in Valencia - and my roommate - so I was happy to play against him in Perth.�

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