The Leader Newspaper Edition 801

No 801

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TORREVIEJA ANGLICAN C H A P L A I N C Y W I T H D R AW S FROM 4 LOCAL CHURCHES

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orrevieja’s Anglican Chaplaincy of St Peter and St Paul will no longer provide services at four of it’s centre’s of worship.

In a letter distributed last week by the Right Reverend David Hamid, Suffragan Bishop in

the Diocese in Europe, the church leader announced that the Chaplaincy of Saints Peter and Paul, Torrevieja, will no longer provide worship services in 4 centres in the Chaplaincy, Cristo Resucitado in La Zenia, La Manga, San Fulgencio and Campoverde

(pictured above).

The Bishop said that it had been a painful decision that had been reached after consultations with the Chaplain and Churchwardens of the Chaplaincy about the future shape of ministry in this significant parish.

He explained that with only one full-time priest, Fr Richard Seabrook, it was no longer possible to sustain the seven centres of worship and services would no longer be carried out in the four centres.

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Bishop Jesús, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante to inform him of this decision.

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In a letter released to parishioners Bishop David said “The sustainability of the present pattern of 7 worship centres has been under review for some time now. After a full discussion, and with prayerful deliberation, the Church Council has decided that the time has come for a difficult decision to be made.”

The Bishop explained that members of the Chaplaincy Council had voted overwhelmingly in favour of this decision, albeit with considerable sadness.

He also confirmed that members who, up to this point, had been associated with one of these centres, will continue on the electoral roll of the parish and he encouraged them all to join with one of the remaining centres where worship continues: Lago Jardín, La Siesta or Los Balcones.

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Bishop David Hamid Quite whether the decision to withdraw services from the four centres is as a result of financial considerations is not known, but with the Church of England Chaplaincy wholly reliant on the faithful giving of its members to keep its services going it must have been a significant influence.

Bishop David will now meet with

In closing his letter to parishioners he wrote that the Churchwardens and members of the Council are grateful for the support of all members of the Chaplaincy, and particularly for the dedicated work of so many whose work, stewardship and commitment sustain the life of the Church in the Chaplaincy.

He said that he was completely confident that in the years ahead, God will continue to bless the congregations in Torrevieja, as the Anglican Chaplaincy continues to serve the English-speaking population in the area.

Despite the withdrawal of the Anglican Services from Cristo Resucitado in La Zenia, La Manga, San Fulgencio and Campoverde Church, the four centres will still continue providing religious

Zenia Boulevard to mark World Cancer Day Here we go again, New Year, same message; “early detection saves lives,” and we will continue to deliver this message as we know it truly does save lives.

We start again at Zenia Boulevard to mark “World Cancer Day” which will be marked over two days at Zenia Boulevard with the support of the Boulevard management Tuesday 4th February (World Cancer Day) The Pink Ladies and Panthers will be in attendance in the main square at Zenia Boulevard from mid-day to 16.00hrs and will be handing out cactus plants to mark the day for a small donation, the cactus plants have been donated by the management of Zenia Boulevard. The message to the public is “Early Detection Saves Lives” and so the Pink Ladies will be making appointments for any member of the public that wishes to book a cancer screening test.

Saturday 8th February (Festival against Cancer) The Pink Ladies and Panthers will be in attendance in the main square at Zenia Boulevard from mid-day to 16.00hrs and will be handing out cactus plants to mark the day for a small donation, the cactus plants have been donated by the management of Zenia Boulevard. The message to the public is “Early Detection Saves Lives” and so the Pink Ladies will be making appointments for any member of the public that wishes to book a cancer screening test. There will be a minutes silence at 15.00hrs in memory of all those who have lost the

fight to this heinous disease.

There will be live music from 13.00hrs to 17.00hrs on the stage performed by some of the Orihuela Costas best performers with Stevie Spit (BEM) hosting the day supported by Sunshine FM. All proceeds will be donated to the fight against cancer.

Thanking you in advance and obviously for your continued support in helping us to get the message out to the general public that “Early Detection Saves Lives”.

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support to other faiths in each of their own communities.

On the Leader website Harry Booton wrote; “It is very sad to hear about the Church of England ceasing services at these four churches. However, needs must.

I understand that there may be services continuing at Campoverde, San Fulgencio and La Manga churches.

These services will be under the auspices of the Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church and NOT the Church of England.

The Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church is part of the Anglican Community, under the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury, but is a separate entity to the Church of England.

The only Church of England services now available on the Costa Blanca South are conducted at Los Balcones, Lago Jardin and La Siesta churches.”

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ORIHUELA PLENARY APPROVE DEMANDS FOR A SECOND HEALTH CENTRE Cambiemos spokesman Carlos Bernabe criticised Ribera Salud for waking up only now to the idea of the need for a second health centre in Orihuela Costa less than a year before its concession to manage the health facilities in the area comes to an end C.L.A.R.O. and its coalition partner Cambiemos Orihuela presented a motion in the Town Council plenary meeting on 30 January demanding a second health centre for Orihuela Costa.

The motion was surprisingly approved due to a division between the governing parties, the Popular Party voting against and Ciudadanos abstaining. This was sufficient for a majority to approve the motion.

Helene Akerman, C.L.A.R.O. President, recalled that C.L.A.R.O. had been arguing the need for a second health centre in Orihuela Costa for years, a need fully supported by associations and those living on the coast. The motion highlights the present situation with long delays in obtaining a medical appointment, long queues in the Cabo Roig centre, and even examples of patients being sent to neighbouring municipalities like Pilar de la Horadada because the

Cabo Roig centre was unable to attend them.

It was intolerable, she said, that an area of the importance of Orihuela Costa with a large fluctuating population reaching very high levels during holiday seasons should only have one medical centre with insufficient resources.

The head of C.L.A.R.O’S coalition partner Cambiemos Orihuela, Carlos Bernabe criticised the company Ribera Salud which manages the health facilities in the area, including Torrevieja Hospital, for waking up to the idea of the need for a second health centre in Orihuela Costa only now, the year before its concession to manage the health facilities in the area comes to an end, hoping that the concession would be renewed.

The regional government, responsible for health matters, has stated clearly that the concession will not be renewed.

Both political groups rejected the idea now being proposed by the Popular Party-Ciudadanos governing coalition in Orihuela that an alternative to a second health centre could be a Consultoria, a kind of doctor’s office.

The motion calls for the Valencia regional government to commit to opening a second health centre in Orihuela Costa as soon as possible and for the Orihuela Town Hall to make available the land for such a centre in the northern, most populous part of Orihuela Costa to avoid the need for so many people to have to travel large distances with difficulties, including that of inadequate public transport, to attend the Cabo Roig centre.

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Dust pollution that hit Murcia similar to 'Mummy' films!

PM10 particle air readings soaring to 130-150 micrograms pcm of air. The threshold is 50.

In 2000 Scientists' measurements in Puerto Rico was approximately 8 million tonnes, one-fifth of the total year's dust deposits.

Underlining the frightening experience, June, who lives in the City, said: "In situations like this buildings go out of sight, due to the dust.

The phenomenon is associated with hot air found over the Canary Islands, known as a Calima, caused by a duststorm, stirred-up by high winds.

In the wake of Cartagena and Lorca Town Councils placing a maximum air quality alert on their cities, Andrew Atkinson talks to June Redden, who lives in Murcia, about the frightening experience when caught up in a mineral dust pollution scare in Gran Canaria,

June, caught up in the Gota Fria in September, and the flooding that hit again during January 20-23, said: "The floods in 2019 and another this year - now the mineral dust pollution. To say we are fed up is an understatement."

Cartagena and Lorca Town Councils put in place a maximum air quality alert: "People should take heed of the situation as in Cartagena and Lorca," said June.

"I can remember not being able to see," June, who lived near to the Rey Palace Hotel at the time of the dust alert in Gran Canaria, told The Leader.

"I was looking over the balcony and said to my husband: 'I can't see the Rey Palace', reflected June, who had flashbacks, following the alert, as emergency procedures were put in place in Murcia.

A cloud of mineral dust arrived in Murcia from north Africa, with

Guardamar arrest for carrying 15 doses of cocaine The Civil Guard in Guardamar del Segura has arrested a man who was carrying 15 doses of cocaine in his car that were ready for sale.

The detainee is a 39-year-old man of Argentine origin who is credited with a crime against public health (drug trafficking). The events date back to last week

"We were instructed to get indoors - and seal it."

Dubbed as a 'Sorrocco', June said: "Looking at the radar, with regards to the dust pollution that hit Murcia from north Africa, it looked very big - similar to what you see in the 'Mummy' films!".

In the Sahara Desert region of North Africa, the Saharan Air Layer (SAL) is the prevalent dust laden deposit of atmosphere, driven over the ocean, above the denser marine air.

Thunderstorms over North Africa periodically result in vast dust and sand storms, reaching up to 6,000 metres high, driven out to sea within the SAL.

when the agents observed the man, in the town centre, acting in a suspicious attitude.

Under the driver's seat of his car the officers found a small plastic bag containing 15 doses of cocaine, prepared in individual bags for sale.

On searching his home they subsequently found more than 2,400 euros, apparently from the sale of the said narcotic substance.

After being charged the man was released on bail pending an appearance in court next week.

Is This The Way to...Los Montesinos, Villamartin, Cabo Roig, Mojacar ........and Amarillo!

IS this the way to...Los Montesinos, Villamartin, Cabo Roig, Mojocar...and Amarillo! Tony Christie can be seen walking the pavements of the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida - as he passes 50 years in the music industry. wasn't a hit - and Christie returned to the club circuit travelling up Christie, born in Conisbrough, Yorkshire, who describes himself as and down the motorways in Britain. not being 'big headed, but shy and very laid-back', is Reporter Andrew Atkinson Jarvis Cocker's song 'Walk Like A Panther', lead to best known for his biggest hit 'Is This the Way to looks at the career of Tony Christie flying to the UK from Spain, to record the Amarillo', first released in 1971.

Christie, 76, who talks vocal, that reached number 10 in 1999.

Re-released in 2005, to raise money for Comic about hit 'Is This the Way Relief, it reached No. 1 in the UK singles chart, A compilation of Christie's songs was later recordto Amarillo' which also leading to the biggest sales for a No. 1 single, the ed, along with going on a tour of Australia and New featured as a video for longest running chart-topper since Cher's 'Believe'.

Zealand and in the Far East.

"I received a phone call from Peter Kay, asking if he Comic Relief.

The manager of 10CC and Herman’s Hermits, could use 'Is This The Way To Amarillo' in his Harvey Lisberg, approached Christie and offered Comic Relief video," said family man Christie, who appeared at him a record deal in 1970.

Villamartin plaza in 2019.

“Within a year I had hit records. My first hit 'Las Vegas', followed “I said yes, go ahead, use it. Peter then asked if I would you like to be in it - filming began the next day in London," said Christie.

by 'I Did What I Did For Maria', and 'Avenues And Alleyways'," said Christie.

“I was on tour in York and I got a train to London. When I arrived I was told to put a horrible suit on - it was about 10 sizes too big.

A new album was released by Christie in 2018, following the album 'Now’s The Time'! featuring Northern Soul-styled songs, in 2011.

“The filming was done in one take. Peter said 'that’s great, that’s it' -there was no rehearsal," said Christie.

Is This The Way to Amarillo, co-written by Neil Sedaka, rereleased on March 14, 2005, to raise money for Comic Relief, has sold more than 1.28 million copies.

After filming, Christie jumped back on a train, and continued his tour: "By the weekend 'Amarillo' was number one - and my album was number one.

“Suddenly I had both a number one single and a number one album in the UK," said Christie.

The video features Peter Kay, Tony Christie and celebrities, William Roache, that late Anne Kirkbride (Deirdre Barlow/Coronation Street), Jim Bowen, Ronnie Corbett, Michael Parkinson and Geoffrey Hayes.

Christie's first single 'Life’s Too Good To Waste', that featured guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin fame, was in 1966. The song

Anne Kirkbride, who had a property in Mojocar, near to Christie, died of breast cancer, aged 60.

The fine sand particles cause the air to become thick - visibility similarly experienced during thick fog - depending on the severity.

During January in Canberra, Australia, a 300-kilometer, 186 miles wide cloud of red dust was carried by wind gusts up to 107 kilometers, 66mph.

The contamination protocols lead to traffic restrictions in Cartagena, along with other areas in the east of Spain and the Balearics.

"In these situations you cannot see the dust. Once it hits, you cannot breathe. I hope those affected listened to the advice," said June.

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Spain’s only coronavirus patient recovering well Fernando Simón, with the Minister of Health, Salvador Illa.

The German admitted to La Gomera and the repatriated Spaniards "are all perfectly well", according to the Ministry ofHealth The German patient infected with the coronavirus, has been admitted and isolated at the Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe on the island of La

EU considering scrapping 1 and 2 cent coins Spain said goodbye to its peseta in 2002 and in the near future we might also have to say goodbye to one and two cent coins, if a proposal from the EU is introduced.

Already there are a number of countries such as Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy which support the move that could cause an increase in prices due to the rounding up.

Gomera, while the repatriated Spaniards from Wuhan who have been admitted to the Gómez Ulla Hospital in Madrid "are all perfectly fine."

case seems to be only a mild infection, but we must wait for the next few hours to see if this is the case," he said.

This was confirmed on Saturday by the director of the Coordination Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies of the Ministry of Health, Fernando Simón, following the ministerial meeting for evaluation and monitoring of the coronoavirus.

The positive case is a German citizen who had been in contact with one of the cases diagnosed in Germany. "He had a close contact, very close.

Before the case was diagnosed this person had already left Germany to spend a holiday in La Gomera," said Simon.

Simón said that the Spanish returnees who arrived this Friday "are all well" and that "there have been no concerns." "There is not much more information but everything that is taking place is routine," he said. "The Spaniards who are in Gómez Ulla are all healthy people.”

The situation in La Gomera is also under control, explaining that "right now" both the positive case and the people with diagnosed with mild symptoms "are all perfectly well". "The one positive

He was one of a group of Germans who arrived on the island on 28 January and after the Government was told of a positive case in Germany a day later, "it was decided to take them to the hospital to put them in isolation."

The results of the tests showed that one of them tested had positive for coronavirus, and as a result he was isolated from the rest. Germany has subsequently been informed of the case.

Meanwhile, Italy has not minted these coins since 2018.

When the euro was introduced into circulation this was exactly what happened, with many retailers taking advantage in offering products of 100 pesetas to one euro. The withdrawal of these two coins also suggests that there would be painful adjustments that could cause a price increase.

As for Spain? At the moment the Bank of Spain says that they currently have no intention in joining the move, but neither does it rule the idea out saying that it is quite possible such an initiative could be put on the table at some point. The Eurobarometer of 2018 showed that 56% of Spaniards are in favour of eliminating the coins and establishing a mandatory rounding up or down, while amongst other Europeans the figure is 64%.

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Have a lovely birthday Jimmy.

With love from Margaret and all your family.

You will have until 31 December to exchange your UK licence for a Spanish one under the current rules, so there is no need to worry if you are unable to start the process before 31 January.

But don't leave it til the last minute - book an appointment on dgt.es as soon as you can.

Remember you can exchange your licence anywhere in Spain - it doesn't have to be where you are officially resident.

The UK is set to leave the EU with a deal under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement. Once you have made the exchange, your Spanish In practice this means that the rules around licence will be accepted in the UK when you visit the exchange of UK licences will remain the and you can exchange it for a UK licence again same during the transition period. should you return to the UK permanently.

We know there has been some confusion around the exchange of UK driving licences and whether you need to start the process by 31 January. The information currently on the DGT website referring to the need to register your details by 31 January would apply only to a no-deal scenario.

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George & Tintin and provide one meal per month for those in need.

The President of Reach Out, David Young presented the Salt & Pepper Team with a Certificate of Appreciation and thanked them for a very successful lunch.

Greenlands Golf and Bowls Club 1st anniversary Greenlands Golf and Bowls Sports complex Los Montesinos celebrated their first anniversary this month - by staging a party!

Elche Woman arrested after deaths of two babies The National Police have arrested a 30 year old Spanish woman who gave birth in the bathroom of her parents' house to two babies on Thursday afternoon, both of whom were dead on their arrival at Vinalopó Hospital.

"We staged the most important party of the year, in celebrating our first year," Enrique Moya, co-owner and manager, told The Leader.

The council say that it has been moved to comply with the 2018 ruling

A BBQ and free paella was enjoyed as hundreds of visitors listened to live music with Andrew and his band. Gifts and invitations within the mini golf course were awarded, with raffle prizes including minigolf and wines.

"Greenlands Adventure Sport Complex is the biggest 18 holes mini golf in Europe. Taking care of the greens is golf professional Miguel Navarro@manavarro1982.

Both babies were dead on arrival at hospital

port of Francoism, and as such the cross only represents "the faction" that won the war.”

Restaurant Provides Lunch at Reach Out! Monday 27th January was another first for Reach Out Extienda La Mano.

According to sources, the police are waiting for the autopsy results detailing the cause of the newborns deaths before they take any further action.

The events unfolded at about 5.30 pm Thursday when the woman, who had allegedly kept the pregnancy secret, locked herself in the bathroom of her parents' house where she then gave birth to the two babies.

The woman was locked in the bathroom for about two hours and ended up losing consciousness after childbirth due to suffering a heavy loss of blood. That was when the parents managed to break into the bathroom and take them to a local health centre.

A Local Restaurant owner, his wife and a small team provided, prepared and served lunch at the Reach Out Comedor.

George & Tintin Georgiou who own Restaurant Salt & Pepper in Calle Concordia, Torrevieja, came up with a different idea to help the Charity by donating the food, cooking it and serving it to more than 50 Homeless men and women who are currently supported by Reach Out. George & Tintin showed an unselfish and Community spirited attitude in their donation, which was enjoyed by everyone.

David with George and Tintin

The Callosa de Segura Council, which is now governed by the PP, has put the Cross of the Fallen, removed by the previous left-wing government team, into the Museo del Cáñamo in the town. However the PSPV has said that it is "illegal" to put it on display.

The UK is set to leave the EU with a deal so this means that the rules around the exchange of UK licences will remain the same during the transition period.

You will have until 31 December to exchange your UK licence for a Spanish one under the current rules, so there is no need to worry if you are unable to start the process before 31 January.

This type of assistance is greatly appreciated by Reach Out who receive NO Government help or subsidies in providing food and help to the Homeless Community.

However Trini Castelló of the PSPV has asked the president of the Valencian PP, Isabel Bonig, to remind her party that the law must be respected.

The EU Foodbank provide a small quantity of items to help give a decent diet to those who have found themselves on hard times here in Torrevieja, but all meals require additional food which is provided from donations.

"Again we see how the policies of the PP are combined with those of the extreme right," she said, adding "On that cross are the names of 83 victims who fell for God and for Spain, but they did so in sup-

It would be a great advertisement for Torrevieja IF other Restaurant owners followed the example of

They say that it is inside the museum but is not exposed.

Greenlands staged their 1st Spring Adventure Golf Cup in April 2019: "We are looking forward to staging Summer Cup and Winter Cup competitions annually," said Enrique, 25, who runs the venue with his father Justo Roch, Mario Revuelta and Pedro Garrido.

There has been some confusion around the exchange of UK driving licences. The information currently on the DGT website referring to the need to register your details by 31 January would apply only to a no-deal scenario.

Cross of the Fallen moved to Callosa Museum

For this, the Cross has been placed in an annex just off the central nave of the local museum, "where it will be protected from weather conditions," said the Council on its website.

"Combining our small golf course, together with the option of teaching golf with Miguel, we have the perfect place to start in the wonderful world of golf at Greenlands Sport Club," said Enrique.

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The gynaecology department at the centre informed the Police who then took charge of the investigation.

The council say that it has been moved to comply with the 2018 ruling of the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Community (TSJCV) that requires it to be protected against all the elements.

Greenlands Golf is celbrating it’s first anniversary

But don't leave it til the last minute - book an appointment on dgt.es as soon as you can. Remember you can exchange your licence anywhere in Spain - it doesn't have to be where you are officially resident. Your Spanish licence will also be accepted in the UK an should you return to UK you will be able to change it back..

CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada - Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday 6th Feb at 7pm Saturday 8th Feb at 5pm

THE WHITE CROW The story of Rudolf Nureyev's defection to the West.

Nureyev's escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War.

Starring: Oleg Ivenko, Ralph Fiennes, Louis Hofmann, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Sergei Polunin Dur: 2hr 7 min Genre: Drama | Biography. Cold War. 1960s. Ballet

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Fisherman’s cottages destroyed by Storm Gloria in Guardamar Report and photographs

by Andrew Atkinson.

STORM Gloria that hit Spain two weeks ago put another nail in the coffin of the former fishermens houses at Babalonia beach in Guardamar.

away - with many properties collapsing into the Mediterranean sea - while an ongoing battle is taking place to save those that still stand.

A section of road has collapsed, due to the storms, along with increased damage to properties and private walkways.

The latest deluge of heavy rain - and stormy weather at sea - took its toll on the dozens of already dilapidated properties on the sea front.

Property owners have shored-up and attempted to rebuild damage as huge concrete boulders are placed in front of properties - in an attempt to limit further damage from the waves.

In recent years footings have been washed

As reported in last week’s Leader newspa-

An ongoing battle is taking place to save those properties that still stand.

per the Mayor of Guardamar del Segura, José Luis Saez, recounted the dangerous state of the rescue tower at La Playa de Viveros, leaning, due to its base eroded by waves in Storm Gloria.

With the passing of the storm the damage caused on the coastline is currently being assessed, prior to the imminent start of reconstruction work in an effort to once again restore the beaches in time for the Easter holiday.

The Beach Council have held a meeting to put forward a request to the Valencian Tourism Agency to

invest financially on the coast.

The Policia once again placed Prohibited - no entry signs and barriers - across walkways and approaches to the beach in the aftermath of Storm Gloria, ignored by many members of the public.

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Getting to the bottom of a woman’s handbag!

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Happiness is a new handbag!

It’s a sight to behold. As someone who worked in many pubs, I have oft times come to the aid of a damsel in distress whose bag has just been overturned from a bar counter or table and you wouldn’t believe the things you would pick up off the floor – lucky I don’t talk!

Just as the keys clear the pocket, my beloved is standing beside me.

You know the look Lads – nothing said! ‘I suppose I had better put some of this stuff back in your bag?’ - I offer sheepishly; ‘how much of it do you need?’ ‘All of it!’ … I’m told with exaggerated sweetness!

Don’t forget.

The search resumes: Something soft turns out to be a piece of curtain material and a square of carpet. There is a scattering of photos from here and there, with no obvious reason for being transported. A small bottle of perfume is retrieved next, followed by the first of many tubes of lipstick of various colours. There is an open-ended tube of lipsyl with a small sachet of salt stuck to it, but still no keys.

Coming up next we have a baby teddy-bear with chocolate raisins stuck to his behind. A notebook with all shapes and colours of pens are extracted, along with hat, gloves and a small purse.

I used to think that foundation was cement poured into the ground but here I discover that it comes in jars as well, along with tubes of mascara. Mrs Youcantbeserious doesn’t smoke, but up comes a

mixture of water and common vinegar," said the Councillor for Health, Natalie Dubi.

The campaign has been launched by the Councillor for Health, together with the Councillor for Services Joaquín García and the Local Police of Los Montesinos.

The campaign is launched to combat the faeces - and unhealthiness caused by the urine of dogs - in the Municipality.

"The campaign is to stop the urination of the pets - to avoid stains, odours and the deterioration of the urban furniture - such as the facades of buildings and street lamps," said Natalie Dubi.

"We are also preparing an ordinance that will force pet owners to use water and vinegar to dilute the urine, contemplating penalties for non-compliance," said Joaquin Garcia.

The campaign has been applauded by a plethora of people within Los Montesinos town and the La Herrada urbanisation - where the dog faeces problem has increased in recent years.

The campaign was launchd by the Cllrs for Health and Public Svcs

lighter and a book of matches from a hotel in Orlando. If this ordeal causes me to cry I have enough tissues extracted already to drain a pond – as a John Prine CD appears.

I scratch my head with one hand, while absentmindedly putting the other one into my trouser pocket – and there I find my car key!!

Heavy fines for dog owners in Los Montesinos Pet owners not collecting faeces and leaving urination on facades and street furniture face €750 fine

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Bag appears to be empty and still no keys! I open its jaws and give it a really good shake. A shower of business cards, credit card, old concert tickets, scribbled phone numbers, a medicine prescription and assorted receipts floats gently down on top of the pile.

The handbag was designed for the 1920’s woman because she needed something to carry her possessions in. In those days dresses had become skimpier, without pockets and women had growing independence which meant they began travelling without men. This was the start of it Lads!!

I found the mad-red bag on the kitchen table and rammed a hand down into its murky depths – coming back up with the head of our granddaughter’s china doll – brought home to be stuck back on. The next dive produced a screwdriver, followed by a mini umbrella. I dislodged a layer of miscellaneous items which was sitting on a paint colour chart half way down the bag. I feel a bunch of keys at last, but they turn out to be belonging to our daughter’s house - and which we couldn’t find last time in Westport.

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By now I am surely near the bottom of the bag – but still no keys.

Foreign coins come up from places we’ve been to so long ago that I forget. I shake the bag and think I hear keys, but I cannot pinpoint which compartment. Normally a patient man (ahem!) for once I am beginning to lose it, as I turn the bag upside down on the kitchen floor: More reading glasses tumble out and two pairs of sun-glasses – one with a lens missing. Two AAA batteries hit the deck along with a map of the streets of Dublin and half a dozen Elastoplast of various sizes.

I have come to the conclusion, dear readers that had Robinson Crusoe only been fortunate enough to have a lady’s handbag washed up on his shore, he and Man Friday would have been able to build an aeroplane to fly them off the island! What in the name of all that is weird do women be doing with all the stuff they carry around in their handbag? Lads, how many of you have ever seen the entire contents of a woman’s handbag all out in one pile?

My wife’s handbag acts as her tool-box, filing cabinet, office, medicine cabinet and beauty treatment centre. This was brought home to me the other day when I asked if she knew where my car keys were.

‘Are they not hanging up on the hook? she asked. I gently pointed out that if they were there, where they should be, that would have eliminated the need for this question in the first place. I further added that she was the last person to drive my car. Then came the most dreaded of directives: ‘Check if they are in my bag.’

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"Hopefully the town council will fine pet owners who fail to adhere to the sanctions," said a resident.

After years of complaints within the Vega Baja, Los Montesinos has taken a lead, by launching a public awareness campaign to keep the Municipality free of feaces and pet urine.

"I have never heard about owners of dogs being fined. I await to see if fines are indeed imposed," said another.

"The Council will distribute bottles, that pet owners dilute with a

The Leader spoke to people about the issue

A woman’s intuition is that which enables her to put two and two together and come up with any answer that suits her.

Bernie.comaskey@gmail.com *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’.

Bernie’s books are available at half price, on sale from ‘The Leader.’ Call 637 227 385 for info. and the general consensus is that they have nothing against the dogs - saying it is the owners responsibility.

There are Park areas, vacant land - and footpaths - where many irresponsible owners take dogs walking, leaving behind faeces and urine in Los Montesinos, as in other Municipalities in the Vega Baja.

Now, there are no excuses, with free bottles available at the Town Hall in a bid to combat the problem. "Public space belong to everyone - and we must contribute to keep them clean and in safe hygienicsanitary conditions," added Joaquin Garcia.

"The Municipal ordinance sanctions for those failing to adhere to the campaign could mean a fine of up to € 750 for not collecting pet faeces and leaving urination on facades and street furniture," said Natalie Dubi.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

QUICKIE CROSSWORD

ANSWERS Week 798

ACROSS 6.

Biased (7)

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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.

Solution on Page 23

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Crypt (5) Smother (6) Breach (3) Void (6) Throb (7) Copy (7) Spouse (7) Laborious (7) Set (6) Winner (6) Sorrow (5) Tavern (3)

QUICK ACROSS: 1 Privileged; 7 Plant; 8 Flaccid; 10 Languish; 11 Huff; 13 Barren; 15 Govern; 17 Ugly; 18 Constant; 21 Diagram; 22 Royal; 23 Regardless.

DOWN: 1 Plain; 2 Intruder; 3 Infest; 4 Elan; 5 Exclude; 6 Spellbound; 9 Definitely; 12 Conserve; 14 Release; 16 Doomed; 19 Abyss; 20 Area.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Stern words; 7 Aloud; 8 Managed; 10 Balanced; 11 Very; 13 Rhodes; 15 Tissue; 17 Laps; 18 Cashiers; 21 Reserve; 22 Auger; 23 Press agent.

DOWN: 1 Spoil; 2 Endanger; 3 Number; 4 Owns; 5 Digress; 6 Cat burglar; 9 Dry measure; 12 With care; 14 Opposer; 16 Camera; 19 Eight; 20 Eros.

ACROSS 6.

Support the bad seer (7)

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Clearly not a slimming drink (5)

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It's clear learner is in considerable discomfort (5)

10. Feel affection for everybody when there's no score (4-3) 12. Instructed subordinate fraternities? (5,6) 14. All right - go, being extremely rich! (4,4,3) 18. Coped, although he looked a lot older (7) 19. Commence, for example, in a receptacle ... (5) 21. ... yet it produces liquor (5) 22. The limitation of a possible substitute? (7)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. On older maps there were four coasts between present day Liberia and Nigeria named after 'valuable' commodities. Can you name them?One point for each correct answer 2. Gene Autry is the only entertainer with five what?

3. The following words are from which song? "Don't step on Greta Garbo as you walk down the boulevard" 4. The name of which illness stems from the old belief that astrological crafts could unfavourably affect a person?

5. Which man threw his Olympic gold medal in the Ohio river as a form of protest?

6. What was the name of the pirate haven that was destroyed by an earthquake on June 7th, 1692? Extra point: What is the harbour called today?

7. The England football team played an international match in Prague in 1908 against the home side and won 4-0.

Which country was the home side?

DOWN 1. Doctor unwell in regular practice? (5) 2. Put little work into wrong choice (6) 3. Colour twice returned in 12 (3) 4. Be there to see the last of an abstainer (6) 5. Try clue for knives, forks, etc. (7) 8. Cool men adapted eyeglass (7) 11. Greatly looked up to though always in debt apparently (7) 13. It has to be paid when ten play badly (7) 15. Youth leader in good time for the annual get-together (6) 16. Antenna involving charge of a pound to the queen ... (6) 17. ... is up to the first woman to sift ... (5) 20. ... from the jumble to allow (3)

( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 3 ) 8. What do David O. Selznick, Harry S. Truman and Ulysses S. Grant all have in common?

9. With 29,029 ft., Mount Everest is the tallest (highest above sea level, actually) mountain on earth. The tallest mountain in our solar system is Olympus Mons on Mars.

Plus or minus 10,000 ft., how tall is Olympus Mons?

10. The staff at MI5 call their intelligence bureau 'the office'.

What do the staff at each of the following call their intelligence agency? a. CIA. b. MI6 11. Name the five letter word meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved one' that is found in each of the following films. The Sound Of Music, Metropolis, For Whom The Bell Tolls and West Side Story.

12. What do the 50's movies Strangers on a train, Dial M for Murder and To catch a thief have in common?

13. Which human invention was the first object to travel faster than the speed of sound?

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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 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

Car Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2016 Ford Kuga petrol which is on Special Offer priced at just 16,900 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 Branch meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Olympia Pool Bar 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.

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.

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10-12.30 pm. Call John on 634 658 506 Royal Air Force Association Costa Blanca Branch. The branch meets at Restaurant El Nacional, Punta Prima, on N332, on the third Tuesday of the month at 2.30 pm. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association. For further info please contact the Chairman on 673 766 649 or the welfare officer on 615 048 892. www.rafa.org.uk/costa-blanca 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.

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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

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

Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.15 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. For info see www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org 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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XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA Andrew Atkinson talks to Felix Albaladejo, proprietor of Garden Felix in Los Montesinos about plant invasive species and pests diseases, ahead of the 2020 Chelsea Flower Show.

THE processionary caterpillars in Spain are once again upon us - just one of the invasive species and pests out of control - that will lead to a change in gardens in future years.

Future gardening problems have been flagged up facing plants from pests and diseases, including the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, deemed at risk of infecting cherry, hebe, lavender, oak and rosemary.

"Xylella fastidiosa is a great threat to Mediterranean agriculture, it is a bacterium that affects multiple plant species such as almond trees, olive, rosemary, vines and oleanders, among others," said Felix.

The pernicious disease has devastated the olive groves of Europe - causing leaf scorch, wilt, dieback - and ultimately plant death.

In 2018 olive trees in Italy were hit by the deadly Xylella plant disease that spread across the Mediterranean olive growing regions - including Spain.

"It is a disease that causes no cure. Only by eliminating the plant - that is the only solution," said Felix.

IlSalento, in southern Italy’s Puglia region the disease wiped out hundreds of olive trees, with the number of trees infected with the Xylella fas-

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Xylella fastidiosa is again killing millions of plants in Spain

tidiosa bacterium quadrupled.

The bacterium spread from its containment zone in the agricultural area of Valle d’Itria to the coastal plain of the Piana degli Olivi Millenari, home to some of the oldest olive trees in Puglia.

Spanish authorities reported they had found a Xylella infected olive tree on Spanish mainland, near Madrid.

The disease had earlier been discovered on the Balearic island of Mallorca.

Xylella expert Alexander Purcell from the University of California at Berkeley said other strains of Xylella were found in all of the other Balearic Islands.

Xylella also hit France in spring 2018. The Interprofessional Union of Oleiculturists reported that olive trees on the island had been infected.

The disease was found in Corsica and in ornamental plants in the French Riviera in 2015 but, at the time, it had not spread to olive trees.

Xylella was introduced into Europe through tropical plant imports from Central America, where it has attacked citrus, coffee, grape and alfalfa crops.

The International Olive Council said the Mediterranean Xylella outbreak led to a global drop in olive oil production in 2017.

by climate change and have to find new ways to grow," said Sue Biggs, director general of the RHS. At the 2020 Chelsea Flower show, during May 19-23, gardeners are not allowed to use oak trees or saplings, due to the threat of the Oak Processionary Moth, along with non-native lavender, because of Xylella fastidiosa, established in lavender plants in Europe.

As in Spain, in Britain plants are and will continue to be affected by diseases.

Some Chelsea Flower Show exhibitors have sourced lavender from the continent.

Gingko, used as a resilient tree, is a plant vulnerable to Xylella Fastidiosa: "Growers are impacted

"It is killing millions of plants here - detected in almond trees in

northern Alicante," said Felix "Xylella fastidiosa obstructing the circulation of the plant, causing its death," said Felix.

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two games, the first at Pat Harman, Kathleen Morrisroe, Florence & Mike Edwards who led from the start 15-11 La Siesta against A home game for B Division Blues against (64-103).

Vistabella Albatrosses losing 4-10 (87-110) La Manga Crusaders, which we convincingly winning rinks from; Dave Davies, Ramsey The Pioneers (Voyager Division) had a Sinclair & Florence Edwards (21-9). Mike won and collected 14 points (Shots 143-71). rearranged game and welcomed Emerald Isle Pryke, Tricia & Pat Reilly (17-16). Skip Rink winners; Pat Malden, Ramsey Sinclair Saturn’s to La Siesta on a nice sunny day Brian Gardiner´s team came close only los& Brian Fraser (36-10). Ann & Robert Heath where we scooped the full 14 points (Shots ing by one shot. The other a rearranged game 163-68). Rinks won by; Kathleen Morrisroe, with Harold Charleton (19-14). Barbara at Quesada against the Pearls, which resulted Derick Smith, & Dave Laverick (34-5). Alan Cooper, Tricia & Pat Reilly (23-14). Joy in both teams winning three rinks apiece Carr, Johnnie Ryder & Ros Stockell (30-11).

Gardiner, Norman Adcroft & George with the home side taking 2 points for the Bill Jordan, Noel Morrisroe, & Jim Richardson (26-7). Pat Harman, Brian overall 6-8 (Shots 91-122). Team winners; Eastwood (29-13). Jo Elkin, Tony Campbell Gardiner & Jean Cooper (21-11). Dave Ann & Robert Heath, with Harold Charleton & Ken Dullaway (22-11). Ann Edgerton, Davies, Florence & Mike Edwards (18-15).

Wendy & Alan Ralph (27-8). Ken (21-19). Pat Malden, Ramsey Sinclair & In the same Division Golds travelled to Stringfellow, Pat Moore & Sue Jordan (21-20).

Brian Fraser (16-14). Pat Harman, Brian Vistabella and played the Picadors with wins Gardiner,Jean Cooper (18-16).

Interested in joining this friendly club, concoming from two rinks; Ken Stringfellow, tact Jim or Lyn on 690 190 523 or pop in and Vistabella were hosted by La Siesta in the Pat Moore & Sue Jordan (19-17). Bill talk to the President (George) or Club Winter League, where the visitors gained 9 Jordan, Noel Morrisroe & Jim Eastwood (17points to our 3. Skip Alan Mawer´s team Captain (Sue).

15). The home side unable to field six teams picked up 2 shots received a penalty of 2 points & 10 Shots, on the last end to the game ended 6-8 (Shots 81-112). achieve a draw, the The Enterprise Division saw the Apollos play rink winners were; Monday found the Pintos playing the Neptunes at Emerald Isle and put on a good show in coming away with 3 rinks, a good away result.

Meanwhile the Raiders played host to Emerald Isle Saturns and had a cracking match, taking 5 rinks and drawing the other.

FINAL RESULTS AND TABLES On Wednesday The Raiders were at home to Country Bowls Flamingos, FRIDAY 31 JANUARY who had won all their previous games, the Raiders won a close match and should be very pleased with themselves. Both teams took 3 rinks DIVISION A and the Raiders took the overall shots. Gaynor John, Helga Schiffmann El Rancho Mustangs 104 5 San Luis Lions 9 109 and Brian Harris 11-14. David Baker, Chris Ziepe and John Ziepe 11Mazarron Miners 101 8 Greenlands Oaks 6 86 20. Bryan John, Gill Bartlett and Rob Clark 19-8. Brian Gilham, Paul Quesada Swallows 96 6 La Marina Sharks 8 97 Durham and Ron Greenstreet 24-17. Ria Dukker, Gary Dunstone and San Luis Tigers 88 4 Eme Isle Cavaliers 10 115 Steve Ziepe 15-22. Dolly Ford, Pam Harris and Marion Haynes 18-13.

Vistabella Lanzadores 132 12 San Miguel Bulldogs 2 82 The Pintos were away to Emerald Isle Moonrakers and had a good win in taking 3 rinks, drawing another and taking the overall shots, a good P W D L W in Diff Pts Diff win at Emerald Isle. Ann C Taylor, Geoff Jones and Bob Morgan 20-20.

San Luis Lions 12 44 6 22 11 236 116 Judy Foley, Liam Foley and Jim Gracie 25-21. Val Ryder, Sarah Taylor Vistabella Lanzadores 12 45 3 24 9 278 109 and Jim Taylor 12-20. Lesley Day, Bob Day and Mick Cox 12-23. Irene Emerald Isle Cavaliers 12 45 1 26 7.5 202 106 Thomson, Bob Taylor and Eddie Thomson 31-14. Sheila Cox, Diane El Rancho Mustangs 12 34 5 33 7 -29 87 Yates and Richard Lee 22-14.

Quesada Swallows 12 33 4 35 4 10 78 On Friday morning the Mustangs entertained San Luis Lions, it was a Mazarron Miners 12 32 1 39 4.5 -78 74 glorious day, but a tricky breeze made the bowling a mite difficult. But Greenlands Oaks 12 30 0 42 6 -41 72 in the end the strong Lions came away the victors with 3 rinks to La Marina Sharks 12 30 2 40 5 -188 72 Mustangs 2 with the other drawn and the Lions taking the overall shots San Miguel Bulldogs 12 27 6 39 4 -162 67 with a margin of 5. In the afternoon the Broncos were at Greenlands San Luis Tigers 12 25 2 45 2 -228 56 playing the Elms, playing well to come away with 2 rinks. For further information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com

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El Rancho Bowls Cub

SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2019/20

DIVISION B

Em Isle Claymores Greenlands Cedars La Siesta Golds Montemar Toreadors San Miguel Boxers

131 117 81 98 104

14 8 2 9 8

La Manga Crus 0 La Siesta Blues 6 C Bowls Geckos 12 Vistabella Picadors 5 Montemar Matadors 6

P W 12 47 12 45 12 42 12 37 12 34 12 35 12 30 12 29 12 27 12 23

Country Bowls Geckos San Miguel Boxers La Siesta Blues Emerald Isle Claymores La Manga Crusaders Montemar Matadors Vistabella Picadors La Siesta Golds Greenlands Cedars Montemar Toreadors

D 3 2 3 1 1 3 4 1 2 2

L W in 22 11 25 9 27 8 34 6 37 6 34 5 38 5 42 3 43 5 47 2

Diff Diff 344 205 181 -2 70 -110 -20 -192 -195 -281

62 111 140 85 97 Pts 118 110 103 87 81 81 69 65 63 51

DIVISION C Country Bowls Cubs Eme Isle Roundheads Greenlands Elms La Marina Seagulls Vbella Conquistadors

105 96 121 97 92

Quesada Swans La Marina Seagulls Emerald Isle Outlaws Greenlands Elms El Rancho Broncos Country Bowls Cubs Greenlands Ash San Luis Jaguars Vistabella Conquistadors Emerald Isle Roundheads

8 Em Isle Outlaws 6 2 Quesada Swans 12 10 El Rancho Broncos 4 8 Greenlands Ash 6 5 San Luis Jaguars 9

103 116 92 86 97

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

Pts 121 117 109 101 78 77 64 57 53 46

W 49 48 45 42 35 31 26 23 25 24

D 1 3 2 3 0 3 4 4 1 3

L W in Diff Diff 22 11 384 21 10 335 25 9 188 27 7 136 37 4 -122 38 6 -89 42 4 -185 45 5 -223 46 2 -169 45 2 -255

Quesada Bowls Club By Suzi Cooper Lots of league matches this week as the rained off fixtures from last week were also being played.

On Monday the Diamonds were hosts to top of the table Greenlands Sycamores. The Diamonds secured a good 10-4 win. Winning trips were Ken Gordon, Stella Jakeman & Tony Lale 26-16, John Cleal, Tina Brinton & Jim Donnelly 16-13, Doug Beattie, June Moss & Fay Beattie 17-16, Harry Johnston, Peter Bradbury, Jacqui Johnston 24-13.

At the same time the Pearls were at Greenlands playing the Maples & avoided the syrup taking a 12-2 win. Winning trips Cathy Skinner, Bryan Elliott & George Skinner 37-11, Chris Brazier, Mark France & Jason Prokopowycz 31-7, George Carnell, Peter Farrell & Trevor Voisey 21-11, Brian Trinder, Steve Hibberd & Alan Barton 20-13, Violet Campbell, Sandra Heath & Abby Benson 16-13.

The following day the Pearls were back in action at home to La Siesta Apollos. The trips were shared but the Pearls took the overall for 8-6.

Winning trips – Terry Morgan, Brian Trinder & Steve Hibberd 25-19, Mel Highland, Phil Bevan & Colin Highland 258-8, George Carnell, Peter Farrell & Trevor Voisey 23-9.

On Wednesday the Winter League were at home to La Marina.

Unfortunately, only winning 2 rinks for 4 points. Mel Highland, Brian Trinder, Di Riley & Peter Farrell 24-20, Terry Morgan, Sandra Heath, George Skinner & Peter Morgan 14-13.

Friday the Swans travelled to Emerald Isle to play the Roundheads.

Good mornings effort collecting 12-2. Winning trips – Peter Rees, Jim Donnelly & Joe Riley 23-16, Allen Bowen, Chris Bowles & Fay Beattie 19-17, Suzi Cooper, Peter Bradbury & Kim Bowles 21-14, Angie Goddard, Tina Brinton & Brenda Rees 27-10, John Cleal, Stella Jakeman & Tony Lale 15-13.

The Swallows were at home to La Marina Sharks but result sheet not received in time for this report.

Quesada will be holding an Open Super 3 Singles competition on 2nd April. Just 1 day, but a different format. There is prize money for semi finalists, finalist & winner and just a 5€ entry fee. If you would like info Suzi Cooper on 627 054 511 or suzi.cooper57@gmail.com.

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In the Voyager Division, the Beech were away to Monte Mar Torreadors. Final scores - Shots 92-125. Points 6-8. Best winning rink - Bob Haynes, Victor Young, skip John Skipper. 22-19.

In the Discovery Division, the Sycamores were away to Quesada Diamonds. Final scores - shots 96-109. Points 4-10. Best winning rink - Phil Lockley, Mary Lockley, skip Mel Brown. 22-11.

In the Voyager Division, the Chestnuts were at home to Vistabella Eagles. Final score, shots 101-102.Points 6-8. Best winning rink Frank Barclay, Dane Howard, skip Norman Stephens. 27- 14.

In the Enterprise Division, the Maples were at home to Quesada Pearls. Final score - Shots 80-144. Points 2-12. Best winning rink Tony French, Kevin Hardy, skip Mike Reagan. 25-19.

In the Voyager Division the Beech played their rearranged match against Vistabella Eagles. Final scores - shots 85-127. Points 4-10. best winning rink - Joan Inns, Peter Ayres, skip Dave Whitworth.

31-11.

In the Winter League, we were away to San Luis. Final score shots 76-72. Points 6 apiece. Best winning rink - Geraldine Fisher, Bert Ewart, Dave Webb, skip Gordon Fisher. 25- 8.

In the Discovery Division the Sycamores were at home to Vistabella Drivers. After a very close game the results were as follows - shots 113-99. Points 8-6. Best winning rink Geraldine Fisher, Bert Ewart, skip Gordon Fisher. 24-9.

In the Southern League the Cedars were at home to La Siesta Blues, Final scores - shots 117-111. Points 8-6. Best winning rink Phil Lockley, Mary Lockley, skip Jeff Hier. 26 -13.

The Elms were also at home to El Rancho Broncos. final score shots 121-92. Points 10-4. Best winning rink - Frank Barclay, Dane Howard, skip Norman Stephens. 31- 8.

In Division C the Ash were away to La Marina Seagulls. final score - shots 86-97, Points 6-8. Best winning rink - June Whitworth, Peter Ayres, skip Dave Whitworth. 20 -11.

In the A Division the Oaks were away to Mazzaron Miners. final score - Shots for 86-101. Points 6- 8. Best winning rink Geraldine Fisher, Tony French, skip Gordon Fisher. 20- 13.

For all inquiries please contact the Club Secretary Chris Dewar on tel 698 418 987. or go online to greenlands-bowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub

LA MARINA BOWLS by Barry Latham Wembley, Wembley, here we come. Wembley here we come.

Come on you Lions. Oops sorry just realised I should be writing about bowls.

In Discovery Div the Pathfinders travelled over to San Miguel to play the Dalmations and it was quite a dogged battle just losing by two points. Three winners being John Morgan, Dave Joynes and Martha Reynolds 15 - 13 plus Jean Perchard, Reg Jackson and Leslie Joynes 20 -14 and top of the shop Dave Taylor, Jim Freeman and Mo Taylor 22 – 10.

A rearranged Winter league saw us trave up to El Cid where we came away with some good points losing 8 – 4. Two winners who were Mike Stone, Wendy Latham, Norman Ship and Barbara Forshaw winning 19 – 17 while Shirley Hadaway, Phill Pape, Mike Smith and the Anne Stone won 18 -12.

El Cid were 5th in the League and next day we played Quesada who were 4th and had a great result. We won 8 – 4.

Nobody got thrashed so we gained the overall score with a great victory by Don Fowkes, Garth Slater, Jean Fowkes and Katha Manning 20 – 7 followed by John Rae, Peter Parsons, Norman Ship and Jan Parsons winning 15 – 8 plus Captain Dave Hadaway, Carol Smith, Mike Fitzgerald and Maureen Kidd 15 – 12 Two days later back at Quesada the Sharks swallowed the Swallows in an exciting match where we won the overall shots by one to give us the two extra points. Don Fowkes, Phill Pape and Hilary Cronk had a good 16 – 11 win whereas Alex Whyte, Jim Reeves and the Anne Stone won by seven 20 – 13.

Then the men showed how to do it by winning 25 – 10 so well done Peter Parsons, Captain Tom Spencer and Ron Maiden.

The Seagulls played away against Greenland Ash and won 8 – 6 to keep themselves in with a chance of winning that league.

Garth Slater, David Joynes and Martha Reynolds won 18 – 13 followed by Dave Hadaway, Allan Willcock and Mike Fitzgerald with a 16 – 9 victory. Last but not least came Sue Daniels, John Monaghan and Mo Taylor with a creditable 21 – 9 win.

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By Sheila Cammack A busy week; with internal competitions & the extra rain-affected league replays, however it’s good to be enjoying the warm sunshine again.

South Alicante League, Monday 27th SL Klingons, a great result away v SM Alsations, 10pts-4, 123 shots-93. Winners: Ann Holland, Sheila Cammack, Ray Pollock 20-15, William Holtham, Sabrina & Russell Marks 29-9, David Blackie, Ray Clarke, Ian Kenyon 20-15, Kevin McKenna, June & Keith Jones 25-9. SL Trekkers, away v SM Beagles 2pts-12, 72 shots106. Winners: Shirley Verity, Derek Barker, Jo Pering 20-13. SL Galaxies, home v CB Flamingos, 2pts-12, 80 shots-154, winners: Colin Fitch, Chris Jackson, Mario Cavilla 22-17.

Re-arranged matches, Thursday 30th SL Klingons, good result, home v SM Beagles, 9pts-5, 115shots-98. Winners: Bill Webb, Drew Russell, Peter McEneany 15-11, Kath Reid, Giuseppe Galelli, Ian Kenyon 32-13, William Holtham, Sabrina Marks, Scott Malden 22-18, Kevin McKenna, June & Keith Jones 16-16. SL Trekkers, a tough afternoon away v SM Alsations, 2pts-12, 67 shots-154. Winners: Shirley Verity, Jo Pering, Derrick Cooper 18-14.

WINTER LEAGUE: Wednesday home v Greenlands, close result; 6pts-6, just missing the

San Miguel Bowls Club Barry Jones

On Monday San Miguel Alsations were home to San Luis Klingons, losing 4 - 10 (93 shots to 123) best winning triple were Barry Jones, Derek Farmer and Mike Douglas 25-11.

Also on Monday San Miguel Dalmations were away to La Marina Pathfinders where they won 8 - 6 (100 shots to 79) best winning triple were Stan North, Bill Knight and Gerald Shatwell 21-4.

On Monday afternoon San Miguel Beagles were home to San Luis Trekkers where they won 122 (106 shots to 72) best winning triple were Don Whitney, Scott Hall and Stuart Hemmings 28-8.

On Wednesday San Miguel Were home to Javea losing 4 -8 (83 shots to 95) best rink were James Cutting, Val Collier, Carol Broomfield and Stuart Hemmings 22-12.

In The Berleen Trophy, Tony Sansom, Linda Plaisted, Val Hignett and Lee Sinclair lost 11 - 17.

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overall shots 72-76. Winners: Ann Holland, Bill Webb, Pam Lockett, Scott Malden 23-13, Drew Russell, Peter McEneany, June & Keith Jones 13-8, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jo & Julian Pering 19-9. Greenlands were unable to field a Berleen team.

Southern League, Friday 31st SL Lions, away v El Rancho Mustangs, won 9pts-5, 109 shots104. Winners: Kath Reid, Sheila Cammack, Ian Kenyon 22-9, Margaret Morrison, Pam Lockett, Neil Morrison 21-18, Kevin McKenna, Jan Pocock, Peter McEneany 23-17, Drew Russell, Keith Phillips, Giuseppe Galelli 13-13. SL Tigers home v EI Cavaliers, some close fought matches 4pts-10, 88 shots-115. Winners: Shirley Verity, Jo & Julian Pering 21-15, Joe Kocsis, Ralph Jones, Lyndon Johnson 15-11. SL Jaguars away v VB Conquistadors, a great result (especially on a Friday afternoon!) 9pts-5, 97 shots92. Winners: Pat Tilley, Chris Lythe, Dave Tilley19-15, Colin Fitch, Roger Inwards, Mario Cavilla 18-13, Pauline Johnson, Mary Fromson, Terry Baylis 18-12, Stephen Harfield, Cas Blay, Steve Rossiter 17-17.

Join in “Vic’s Hamper” 10 am on Saturday. For more info & calendar, see website at: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com We welcome new and experienced bowlers; come along and see us, or contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691 903 773. ning 12 -2 (154 shots to 67) best winning triple were Ken Hope, Brian Allen and Lynn Greenland 34-4.

Also on Thursday San Miguel Dalmations were away to Emerald Isle Neptunes wining 10 - 4 (106 shots to 93) best winning triple were Stan North, Bill Knight and Gerald Shatwell 22-12.

Finally, San Miguel Beagles were away to San Luis Klingons, losing 5 - 9 (98 shots to 115) best winning rink were Allan Patterson , David Johnson and Fred Willshire 25-16.

On Friday San Miguel Boxers were home to Montemar Matadors winning 8 - 6 (104 shots to 97) best winning triple were Marilyn Shatwell, Pete Masters and Gerald Shatwell 28 - 12.

San Miguel Bulldogs were away to Vistabella Lanzadores losing 2 - 12 (82 shots to132) best winning triple were Barry Jones, Mike Bayfield and Mike Douglas 19 - 13.

One Thursday San Miguel had three re-arranged matches from the previous week, San Miguel Alsations were home to San Luis Trekkers win-

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and even when you think you’re down, those precious shots can save the day.

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The Country Bowls Geckos were away to La Siesta Golds on Friday.

The Flamingos were off to San Luis on Monday to play against the Galaxies. A great game ensued and ended with the Flamingos having a fantastic result. Result 12 – 2 with, 154 - 90 The Flamingos were off again on Wednesday to play, a previously cancelled match, up to El Rancho to tackle the Raiders. The weather was much improved but a little breezy.

No win this time but a great match nonetheless and played in good spirit.

Result 6 – 8, points 93 – 98. A close game.

Country Bowls Cubs were at home on Friday, up against the Emerald Isle Outlaws.

It was a hard fought game in really difficult conditions but the Cubs tenacity paid off with three rinks winning and overall shots of 105 – 103, giving the Cubs an 8 – 6 win.

The scores highlight how tight the match was

Their first encounter ended in a draw so the Geckos arrived at La Siesta with equal measures of respect and determination.

The Geckos started slowly and by the half way point it was difficult to tell who was going to be the victors at the end.

La Siesta, on their home green played well but as the Geckos got to grips with the rinks they began to put on the pressure.

During the second half of the game the Geckos showed their metal and determination to win and pulled away on all but one rink which was a very closely fought battle.

At the end, the Geckos were victorious once again with a terrific win of 12-2. The shots were 140 to the Geckoes and 81 to La Siesta.

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Vistabella Bowls Club By MonteStan This week started really well with the Drivers (Discovery div.) playing Monte Mar Matadors at home winning 11 – 3 with 109 shots to 101. In the morning the Eagles (Voyager Div.) won against Greenlands Chestnuts 8 -6 shots for 102 against 101 a really tight, hard fought game. This saw The Eagles playing their last weeks cancelled match on Tuesday against the Greenlands Beeches winning 12 – 2 with 127 shots for and 85 against. A really good result for the Eagles..

Wednesday Winter League saw Vistabella at home to La Siesta and winning 9 – 3 with 103 shots for and 64 against. (spon-

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Playing their cancelled match due to weather, the Drivers were away to Greenlands Sycamores on Thursday doing well just losing 8 -6 with 99 for and 113 shots against with a weakened team.

Friday saw the Lanzadores Div. A at home to San Miguel Bulldogs with a good win of 12 – 2 shots 132 and against 82 .

The Picadors were away to Montemar Toreadores in the Southern league div. B losing 9 – 5 with 85 shots for and 98 against a really tight match with just a few shots dictating the score. Finally the Conquistadores C div.at home to San Luis Jaguars lost in a tight match too. 5 – 9 shots 92 – 97

Monte Mar Bowls Club At home to the Cedars the Matadors had a very good result, winning on four rinks and the overall shots. Well done to Lynne Armitage, Don Cleeter skip Ronnie Cairns, Sheila Roberts, Steve Hindle skip Phil Goble, Gina Hindle, Alan Ashberry skip Jack Burrell and Pauline Merry, Jan Gatward skip Chris Merry. 137 – 90, 10 – 4 Monte Mar Matadors v Vistabella Drivers It was a tough game away to Vistabells Drivers, although at one time there was some close games. We only managed to win on one rink and draw on another, well done to Lynne Armitage, Don Cleeter skip Ronnie Cairns and the drawing rink of Tanya Oliver, Margaret Finlayson skip Barry Watson.101 – 109, 3 – 11 Monte Mar Toreadors v Country Bowls Geckos Friday saw the Toreadors travelling south to play the top team of the division Country Bowls Geckos. The Toreadors had a very close game

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by Elwyn Morris Titans began the week playing at home against La Marina Explorers and they had a good win 10-4 aggregate of 112-78, winners were D Jones A Miles J Smyth 26-6 J Pooley D Leeming A M Robertson 22-11, S Kavana were G Odell D Close 22-12, P Heaney C Smyth M Odell 1412 Neptunes played at home against high flying El Rancho Pintos and got a good win 8-6 with an aggregate of 112-93, winners were M Munroe J Loughran J Mulloy 26-3, M Riley J Westall T Roche 29-13, C Thomas C Parsons M Thomas 16-14 Saturns played at El Rancho Raiders and suffered a 13-1 defeat with an aggregate of 93-145, R Andrews G Inwood F Thomas drew 16-16 Wed saw BBC visit the Isle in the winter league, and it finished with the Isle winning 12-0 aggregate of 126-70, winners were P Rhodes P Coffey B Taaffe M Odell 28-4, S Kavanagh S Johnson P Dix G Ponsford 22-13, S Bosworth A Miles C Smyth J Smyth 27-22, H Rhodes J Pooley M Veale C Lindgren 20-19 Moonrakers played their rain delayed game at home against El Rancho Pintos and finished 5-9 losers, aggregate of 112-122. B Taylor A Fay M Willicott 23-12, L Harris B Smith T Upham 2012, A Holliman I Hughes T Culpin drew 20-20 Cavaliers played at Vistabella Albatross and came away with a good win 9-5, aggregate 102-

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and won on three rinks. Well done to Jean Chamberlain Rita Towle skip Neil Crawford, Sue Bounds, Cindy Bedford skip Les Bounds, Colin Bedford, Diane Horsington skip Joan Harding. Shots 91 – 108, 6 – 8.

Monte Mar Toreadors v Greenlands Beech.

Monday we were at home to Greenlands Beech.

Before the match commenced we had a minutes silence for our team member and close friend Cliff Norris, who sadly passed away the day before while playing in the Clubs 'Chicken Run'.

It was a very, very, close match, where three of the rinks finished on the last end. Unfortunately all three rinks went to the Beeches, well done to the winning rinks Jean Chamberlain, Iain Sheridan skip Joan Harding, Jan Soars, Wendy Sheridan skip Howie Williams and Julia Hamilton, Diane Horsington skip Ian Hamilton (who could do nothing wrong were were sure they were helped by Cliff).125 – 92, 8 – 6.

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94, winners were P Rhodes A Miles J Smyth 287, C Lindgren C Smyth M Odell 18-12, G Farrington M Veale P Coffey 14-11, S Johnson K Jolliffe D Gerrard drew 17-17 Neptunes played at home against San Miguel Dalmations and the away team took the game 410 aggregate 93-106, winners were A Brown L Vincent G Ponsford 28-14, M Munroe J Loughran J Mulloy 22-17 Saturns travelled to play La Siesta Pioneers and had a tough day losing 0-14 aggregate of 68-163 Cavaliers played at San Luis Tigers on Friday, and they had a fine 10-4aggregate of 115-88 win, S Johnson P Coffey C Lindgren 28-8, S Kavanagh K Jolliffe D Gerrard 22-12, J Pooley G Farrington D Close 22-17, P Heaney C Smyth J Smyth 17-15 Claymores played at home against La Manga Crusaders and they had a great 14-0 aggregate of 131-62. L Freeman M Whitelock E Bennett 28-7, M Riley B Eldred T Roche 28-8, E Morris J Loughran S Watson 21-12H Rhodes J Westall J Mulloy 19-10, A Brown T Dix S Elvin 19-14C Thomas C Parsons M Thomas 16-11 Outlaws travelled to Country Bowls Cubs and they lost 6-8 aggregate103-105 winners were I Fay G Dyer B Taaffe 22-11 L Harris B Smith T Upham 25-16, B Taylor T Capewell M Willicott 21-13 Roundheads played at home against Quesada Swans and slipped to a 2-12 aggregate 96-116 winners were K John J Macgregor E Sheppard 26-11

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180 Derek McGauley Hub Hyenas 108 Gameshot Terry Brindley Las Rosas Bullies K.O. Cup this week, eight teams now progressing to the quarters on the 5th March. The remaining 10 teams, eight losing sides from the second round and two from the first, will be eligible for the Auxillary Cup on the same date.

Teams will be advised on the draw for both competitions in due course.

Entry forms are now available for the Mens and Ladies pairs championships on 12th March, closing date for entries 14th February.

C.C.Flyers overcame division 1 side Ale House in a real " see saw " tussle unresolved until the eleventh leg. Current division 2 leaders C.C.'s got off to a flyer winning the first two triples, Cameron Nesbitt gaining the first on D14, plus a ton, Neil Poole making it two on D7. Ale House response just two tons from Alan Havelock and Eugene Lane. A massive 160 from Richard Pattison looked certain to give the visitors a 3-0 advantage, Havelock spoilt the opportunity, hitting D16 for 1-2.

Nesbitt paired with Bliss Wright in the first pair, a wise decision as Wright closed on D13 taking the scalp of Havelock and Karl Mallinson. Poole was impressive in the second, recording 2x100 but to no avail, Andre Wing finishing the 601 on D8. Glenn Richardson 113 and D3 made it all square at half time.

Havelock recorded a firther ton in the singles, insufficient though as Poole took his total to three with a 120 and D8, giving the Flyers a one leg advantage. Pattison D1 and Kevin Prockter D16 made it 3-6, the visitors now needing just one leg for a cup upset.

Wing reduced the margin on D2 after a fine 125. Brian Newton got C.C.'s over the line for a decisive seventh and match winning leg on D20. Jim Gray 100 and D10 made it 5-7 the cup tie already determined. MOTM Andre Wing and Neil Poole.

Hyenas made their way into the last eight with a comfortable victory over the Chicks from Ale House. The girls arrived at the Hub just prior to the 8-30 deadline, blaming a lack of local taxis. Some decent scoring from Joe Miller and Bob Taylor enabled Miller to complete the first 701 triple on D4, Leah Chesworth reminding just how good she can be with a ton.

A D3 from Jane Chadwick levelled the score for the Chicks and they were justified in believing they should have gone ahead after the third. lt was Alex Nikolov who spoilt the script with a 125 and D6.

The next three legs went the way of the Hyenas, Nikolov D20, Paul

Durrant D5 and Taylor D20 making it 5-1, Del " Boy " McGauley proving he can still play a bit with a magnificent 180 partnering Taylor. Their opponents Chadwick and Kevin Molford 100,85 just shy of a finish.

Hyenas shirt sponsor McGauley of " The Property Shop "celebrated his maximum with a round of drinks for all. Both Chadwick and Chesworth could have won their singles, enjoying good scoring, the latter hitting 121. lt was however McGauley D2 who increased the scoreline to 6-1, leaving Gareth Bevan to win the tie on a decidedly dodgy D1 against Chesworth. MOTM Derek McGauley and Jane Chadwick.

A rare whitewash for the Queens as they were trounced by the Bullies from San Miguel. Terry Brindley checked out on 108, Jem Gledhill not far behind with an 88 out, plus two additional winning doubles. Man of the match Marie Cummins top scored for the Queens on 121. MOTM Debbie Wright and all the Bullies.

What a tonic it was to play another ladies team, in what has been a long and bruising season for the Tiaras.

Wee Winnie MacKay and her ladies filed in and adorned the sofas in the Tipsy Toad, both teams looking forward to a night of friendly darts.

Land Lady Lisa Ivill was the first to open an account with a cheeky D2 in the first of the triples. Super Sue Collins, you'll hear more about her later, answered the call for the Chics, clocking up a 130 and a D7 finish. Lovely. Princess Elizabeth, recently back from her hectic visit to the Emerald Isle took the Tiaras ahead again with a snazzy 90, 81 and D6.

Maria Ross from the Chics looked impressive with a 103 but it was our very own Patty Poo Schofield who sealed the deal for the first pairs with another D2. Shazzles Marshall, who though not completely mended, was able to use her right arm to good effect this week with some high scores and her first check-out of the season.

Wendy Hayward (76) and Denise (92) gave some resistance to the imressive pairing of Winnie and Sue, but the latter clocked up a second check-out and took the last point of the first half on D1 to bring the score to 4 - 2.

A spicey chicken curry and chips propelled the Tiaras to take the

Chicks MOM, Super Sue Collins

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Player Spotlight mark somerville The Euronics spotlight shines on Mark Somerville this week, of Chemies Lounge Bar. Brother Paul runs the other Chemies bar at the Villa Martin Plaza. The family run business started by parents Ted and Anne some fifteen years ago, now prove very popular, with live music five times weekly. The Edinburgh born Scot earned pro soccer status with Cowdenbeath in his late teens before progressing to a scholarship at North Carolina university U.S.A. Two years later he followed the family to the Costa Blanca where he has been for the past sixteen years.

Realising learning Spanish could be an advantage, he undertook an intensive two day course in the language, passing with flying colours and now fluent albeit with a North of the border lilt.

Mark spends as much time as he can with partner Lara and daughter Lucia, after an exhausting running regime of 10 / 25K five times a week training for the London and Boston marathons.

And he also runs Chemies Lounge Bar, what's the secret Mark? lncidentally, the name Chemies was the original name of the Plaza bar run by two former casino croupiers, who dreamed up the title from the French card game Chemin de Fer. A frequent patron to "Fairways" with Lara for a steak and a couple of lrn Bru and then home to catch up on the antics of everyones favourite Love lsland, would be a perfect evening out for the " marathon man". lt's no coincidence being an avid Rangers fan that recent visitors have been Colin Stein, Willy Johnstone and lan Durrant for an upbeat question and answer stint in the Lounge.

Rumour has it Andy Goram, formerly with Rangers and Manchester United, will be the next soccer guest.

Mark watches all the P.D.C. televised darts, but wouldn't be drawn on a favourite player, only to admit he has to be Scottish. Are we surprised? next 3 legs, with another check-out from Shazzles on her favoured D3, Lesley Eagles on her less- favoured D1 (but better than her hated D2) and Pat on D14, effectively taking the Tiaras first to the magic 7 legs - a really refreshing change for this season!

The modelesque Nikki Dean's D8 stole the show from Simone de Lacy to give the Chics a 3rd leg but then a clash of the munchkins between Lisa (jingle jangle) Ivill and Winnie gave Lisa her a 2nd check-out of the night too.

Princess Elizabeth Cowan was anchor lady for the Tiaras this week and meant business with 60, 93, 100, 83 but Super Sue Collins had fire in her belly and was hungry for a hattrick which she nabbed on D11, so worthily gaining her the title of MOTM for the Chics.

The title could have gone to several of the Tiaras this week and was awarded to Pat Schofield, who got the highest finish of the match on D14. Winnie and Simone are looking forward to organising some more between the Chics and Tiaras later in the season.

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Clint Eastwood and his caddy Sir Nick Faldo.

What to eat during a round of golf As stated in previous articles on the subject it is vitally important to drink sufficient fluids during a round of golf, especially in the hot summer months when energy drinks (and no alcohol) are highly recommended BUT what should you eat during a round of golf?

Experts say that you are 20% what you do and 80 % what you eat and it has been calculated that during a round of golf you will burn between 1070 to 1650 calories depending whether you are walking or in a buggy so you need an energy top up during the round which can take between 4 to 5 hours THE PEBBLE BEACH ProAm on February 6th is preceded by two “fun attractions;” the Chevron Shootout on the Tuesday, where past ProAm champions are paired with top athletes in a competition on the putting green, and the Whiskey Run, on the Wednesday, with celebrities representing Team (Clint) Eastwood or Team (Bill) Murray playing holes 1, 2, 3, 17 & 18 followed by a “wacky awards ceremony” on the 18th green. Prizes go to the winners' favourite charity.

AFTER THE INAUGURAL Saudi International Golf Tournament in 2019 with four of the world’s top-ranked golfers lured by lavish appearance fees, European Tour CEO Keith Pelley announced that it would return in January, 2020, saying: “We believe our role will help the evolution of the country.” Pelley can't really believe a country with a human rights record like Saudi Arabia is going to suddenly change because Tour golfers turn up for a few days, ask if the country could perhaps put a hold on the murders while the tournament is on, tuck gigantic cheques in their wallets and go home again. “It was the right decision for our tour,” he told interviewers. Which translates as “We took the money.”

The competition was the first European Tour event

to be played in formerly closed Saudi Arabia.

Ernie Els said: “I’ve won three times on great courses from Dubai to Qatar to Abu Dhabi, but bringing world class players to Saudi Arabia is a game-changer.” However, the British government warned those travelling to the peninsula this year, and some players including Rory and Tiger declined to compete, Rory declaring that apart from human rights issues he preferred playing in the US. Henrik Stenson however, said:“The Middle East has been my home for a number of years and the way you are welcomed is second to none.”

Depends on how much money you've got Henrik.

After warnings that Saudi Arabia's water will run out in the next 25 years, building golf courses wouldn't seem such a good idea. However, Saudi is ploughing on into the 21st century, and the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club will host its first ever tournament for women in March. No, they won't be wearing Burkhas.

TO BOAST TO YOUR FRIENDS that you beat the Worlds' No. 1. golfer must be the dream of every golf-loving schoolboy, so when 15 yr.old Josh Hill from Surrey beat Brooks Koepka in an 8 hole practice match for the Abu Dhabi Championship he was understandably cock-ahoop. The teenage amateur, who competes on the Middle East-based MENA Tour, said happily: “I learned a lot from Brooks, he's so nice, you can ask him anything,” oblivious to the sound of teeth grinding behind him.

RENOWNED COURSE DESIGNER PETE DYE, who died last month aged 94, played from an early age on the 9-hole golf course designed by his father at their home in Ohio. Together with his wife Alice, like him an accomplished amateur golfer, Pete designed over 100 golf courses in countries including Britain, Italy, Switzerland, China and naturally the USA. TPC Sawgrass and Kiawah Island are two of his triumphs, and Whistling Straights will play host to the Ryder Cup in September. Many of his course designs were inspired by his travels; his use of pot bunkers and double greens were as a result of his visits to Scotland.

Pete Dye was called by Greg Norman “The Picasso of Course Design,” though having seen some Picassos I wouldn't take that as a compliment.

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Just as important they are lite bites which don’t sit too heavy in the stomach making you feel weary and sluggish.

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Vintage National Win will leave Trevor in the Clouds

Jurgen Klopp - and his first team squad - won't be turning up for Liverpool's FA Cup fourth round replay against Shrewsbury on February 4, due to a winter break.

“In April 2019 we got a letter from the Premier League, I think, where they asked us to respect the winter break and not to organise international friendlies or competitive games. We respect that," said Klopp, after Liverpool's 22 draw against the Shrews on January 26.

"The Premier League asked us to respect the winter break. That’s what we do. If the FA doesn’t respect that, then we cannot change it," said Klopp.

Klopp said Liverpool u-23 manager Neil Critchley will be in charge for the replay: "We will not be there,” said Anfield gaffer Klopp.

Liverpool were caught up in a similar situation in the EFL Cup against Aston Villa, when Critchley took charge, due to the first team playing in the Club World Cup in Qatar.

A statement from the Football Association said: "The FA went to great lengths to create an annual mid-season player break, working closely with the Premier League and its clubs.

"It is a new and significant addition to the English football calendar and is designed to benefit clubs and their players.

“To accommodate the annual mid-season player break, the FA rescheduled the Emirates FA Cup fifth round to midweek and removed fifth-round replays from the calendar.

"This allowed the Premier League room in its calendar to have a split round of fixtures over two weekends.

“Prior to start of the 2019-20 season, all clubs accepted that Emirates FA Cup fourth-round replays, where required, would have to take place during the first week of the mid-season player break.

"This will only affect a small number of clubs, due to the split of Premier League fixtures in the mid-season player break.”

In Liverpool's case they are now set to get a 10-day break, between the FA Cup fourth round replay Shrewsbury game on February 4, and their next league

Give us a break. Klopp won't be at Liverpool's FA Cup fourth round replay against Shrewsbury. fixture on February 15.

If Klopp carries out his stance and rests first-team players, the break extends to 13 days.

Southampton have the shortest break, in terms of football free days, nine, between their scheduled FA Cup fourth round replay against Spurs on February 5, and their Premier League game on February 15.

In contrast Chelsea and Manchester United have the longest breaks - 15 days each.

The 2019-20 Premier League winter break comes into play, splitting one game-week across two weekends on February 8 and February 15. Five games will be played on Saturday, February 8 and the remaining five games will be played on Saturday, February 15.

The Scottish Professional Football League sees the SPL have a winter break, during December 30-January 17.

Managers have campaigned for a winter break, as by all other major European leagues.

The break will benefit players for the second half of the season, especially clubs in the Champions League and Europa League, mirroring Italy and Spain, ahead of Euro 2020, giving the national side a better chance of success.

Having put a winter break in place, then to implement an FA Cup replay in the break, is an own goal by the FA. In a nutshell, teams are not on a level playing field, a concept about fairness.

Not that a player has an equal chance to succeed - but that they all play by the same set of rules.

As for the controversial VAR implemented this season only in certain competitions and leagues - that's a whole new ball game!

a lot quieter but still fishing well. I took around 70 kg of fish in 5 days mainly sea bass. The freezer is full and I have lots left to give to friends.

Tackle is simple spinning with feathers and 5 hooks and it is not unusual to hook into 2 or 3 fish on one cast. Sizes vary from 200 gms to1.5kg.

So watch the weather forecast and treat yourself to a good days fishing. The calm after the storm! We are hoping to do some trout fishing mid-February, a few hours’ drive inland. You will need a fishing licence for Castillo La Mancha for this. I will keep you updated on this at a later date.

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TREVOR Hemmings is eyeing a FOURTH £1m 2020 Randox Health Aintree Grand National winner with Vintage Clouds at the world renowned Merseyside track on April 4.

"Vintage Clouds is a very good horse - very steady," said Octogenarian Mr Hemmings, 84, who was successful in winning the Aintree showpiece in 2005 with Hedgehunter, repeating his success in 2011 with Ballabriggs and completed a trio of successes, when Many Clouds won in 2015.

Owner of Championship football club Preston North End, Isle of Man based owner Mr Hemmings, CVO, will be hoping Vintage Clouds can score another victory, to add to his tally of National winners.

Vintage Clouds, is trained by Sue Smith, wife of Showjumping legend Harvey, who said: "After consideration we decided to enter Vintage Clouds for the Grand National."

The decision came in the wake of Vintage Clouds winning the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock Park in January: "Having won so well in the Peter Marsh Chase we kept our options open.

"We discussed it at length with Trevor - and decided that we would enter the 2020 National," she said.

"Vintage Clouds jumped superbly in the Peter Marsh and has come out of the race very well," said Sue. Vintage Clouds fell at the first fence in the 2019 Grand National - and pulled up in the Becher Chase in December - at Aintree.

"Vintage Clouds has struggled slightly over the Aintree fences, notably in the Becher -

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By Peter J Walkden, Costa Blanca Fishing Here are a few tips for you anglers out there.

Some of you may be aware of the fish farms off the coast of Campoamor. They hold stocks of lubina/sea bass and Dorado/sea bream. Both very good eating fish.

As is regularly the case, last week's storms and high tides caused many escapees which make their way to the shore line. Unfortunately such days don't come along very often, but they are well worth keeping in mind.

The perfect time is when the storm as past and the seas become calm once again. These fishing days last about a week, and the mornings make the best fishing.

I had the beach to myself Thursday and Friday, taking approximately 15 kg of sea bass each day, fishing for three hours only.

I was shocked to be greeted on Saturday by 30 fellow anglers, none of whom where English.

By 11 am they all had buckets full of fish.

Same thing happened on Sunday. Monday was

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We fished the Eden stretch of the Segura for the final round of its Winter Series.

Going into this match four anglers were in the running to win the series and on a warm day with a good flow on the water a good match was expected.

Unfortunately, fish being fish, although there was only one dry net, weights weren’t as good as expected. Clear first on the day was Steve Fell with 7.68kg from peg 17, second was Alan Priest with 4.10kg from peg 6 with Geoff Tempest (peg 13) third with 2.58kg and Steve Collins (peg 15) fourth with 2.50kg.

This means Steve Fell won the series with 162 points with Terry Screen second with 155 points and Richard Crawshaw third with 151 points. Well done to everyone who took part in the series.

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

but we want to keep our options on the table," said Sue, who trained 2013 Grand National winner Auroras Encore.

Gordon Elliott trained 10 year old Tiger Roll, 5-1 favourite, tipped when winning in 2019, became the first horse since Red Rum to win back-to-back Nationals.

Elliott has made a staggering 18 entries in the National, more than any other trainer, including noted Delta Work and Champagne Classic.

Fellow Irish trainer Willie Mullins has entered 10 horses, headed by Irish Grand National winner Burrows Saint, and noted duo, Cadmium and Total Recall.

Native River, Sizing John, One For Arthur, Bristol De Mai, Walk In The Mill and Kimberlite Candy are amongst the plethora of 100 plus entries.

Sir Alex Ferguson co-owned Give Me A Copper, trained by Paul Nicholls, and Wales Rugby Union star Jonathan Davies coowned Potters Corner, are also noted entries.

The 2020 Randox Health Grand National weights will be announced at St George's Hall in Liverpool on February 11.

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No surprises as Thader fall to League Leaders CFI Alicante .................3 CD Thader.....................0

CFI Alicante aren't top of the Preferente division by luck, they are a class act, fully deserving this double over a shell shocked Thader side. Having said that, Thader did have their chances, especially early on. What's more worrying for manager Jose Ruiz though, is that his inexperienced side have now slipped into the relegation zone.

Although there are still many more points to play for, it is now imperative that maximum points are achieved against lower placed teams.

Inside the very impressive Antonio Solana stadium, Thader started off brightly, emulating the glorious sunny Alicante sunshine. CFI Alicante are the phoenix club of former div 2b side Alicante FC, disbanded in 2014 follow-

ing serious financial problems, now on their way back to former glories.

Although hot favourites to win the division, Alicante should have fallen behind as early as the 5th min.

A superb assist by Calderon found Jose in space, only for Thader's number 9 to force the hosts keeper into making an important save. There were strong penalty appeals 3 minutes later, justifiable as Honrubia looked to be bundled over in the area, but alas ref Ibanez saw it differently.

Up the other end, Jero shot wide from an acute angle, but it wasn't long before he would make amends.

On 23 mins, Jero crossed from the right, perfectly onto the head of the unmarked Obele. CFI's bald striker made no mistake from virtually a foot or 2 from the goal line, giving keeper Jose absolutely no chance.

From their next attack, CFI had the ball in the net again, but thankfully a linesman’s flag for offside, meant that this one didn't count. Wave after wave of CFI attacks came to nothing, thanks mainly to Thader's disciplined offside trap.

If the ref had an uneventful 1st half regarding the use of cards, he certainly made up for it in the 2nd. His first booking arrived on 50 mins, signalling a steady procession over the next 40 minutes. Obele thought he'd scored a brace which was ruled offside, but it only delayed the inevitable.

CFI substitute Pedro chipped shot from 20 yards was tipped over by Jose. From

the resultant corner, Thader's defensive clearance went straight to Sergi out on the left wing. Sergi wasted no time in finding an unmarked Obele at the far post, a simple tap in making it 2-0 to the hosts on 85 mins.

A second yellow card for Juan, harshly so in my opinion, saw Thader's defender troop off the pitch somewhat dejected. Down to 10 men, it was no surprise

Struggling Monovar shock Hondon CF Sporting Albatera A keep title hopes alive

By Andrew Atkinson Chief Sports Editor Monovar CF, who sit second bottom of the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8, shocked promotion contenders Hondon Nieves C chalking up a 2-0 home win, that saw the visitors slip to third place.

CF Esportiva Il-Licitana A jumped to second spot, following a 2-1 away win at fourth placed UDF Sax, keeping their promotion hopes alive.

San Miguel host Atletico de Catral CF and CF Rafal host CF Popular Orihuela in Sunday fixtures.

Callosa Deportivo CF B, in sixth spot, gained a 2-1 home victory against third bottom CF Castalla.

In the 2nd Regional Group 14, a mid-table fixture saw CD Dolores take all three points in a 2-1 home win against Formentera CF.

Table toppers Santa Pola CF host REFC Torrevieja; Racing

Daya Nuevo hosted second place CF Sporting Albatera A

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Stars are awarded for excellence in Television, Motion Pictures, Live Theatre, Recording and Radio. 3.

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Next Sunday 9 Feb, ko 1130, Thader have a home fixture against mid table Elitei Project. This game will be back at Moi Gomez stadium, which is now ready for use following pitch resurfacing.

CD Albatera keep their promotopn hopes alive with their 2-0 win at Daya Nueva

and suffered a 2-0 defeat, with the visitors keeping their title hopes alive.

On Sunday, leaders CD Montesinos travel to third place Bigastro CF, and CD Benijofar travel to lowly Todo Deportivo. *A full round-up of results and reports will be available by going to The Leader online this week.

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that Thader conceded a 3rd goal in time added on, when Pedro ghosted past the defence to score from close range.

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