The Leader 562

No 562

Monday, 30th March, 2015

CABO ROIG WALKWAY REO PENS TO PUBLIC AFTER 20 YEARS

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The statement was made in a short council press release on Tuesday morning. It simply said ‘The Town Planning Councillor, Antonio Zapata, has announced that municipal crews have begun to demolish the wall and the fence that has been illegally erected by residents in order to prevent the passage by pedestrians along the seafront of Agua Marina to Cabo Roig.’

According to Zapata, following a two year, legal procedure, litigation through both Elche Courts and the High Court of Justice had finally ruled that the barriers erected by the residents of Bellavista 1 Urbanisation, blocking off the walkway between Cabo Roig and Aguamarina, was illegal, and in accordance with the council statement municipal crews had duly moved in and removed the barriers and gates at both the northern and the southern end of the stretch of the Bellavista 1 walkway.

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So for the first time in almost 20 years the coastal path was again restored to the public domain, allowing access and world class views to residents and visitors alike.

Restoration of the walkway is a victory of course for the residents of Aguamarina, many of whom said they were particularly grateful to the Leader Newspaper and their involvement in the campaign, first highlighted in the newspaper back in 2003. In the last 12 years the story has regularly featured as the front page news item drawing support from all areas of the local political spectrum.

The Leader has been instrumental in this campaign since day one, raising the matter on behalf of residents with every council team who have been in power, from the time of the PP rule, through the coalition government and every councillor who held the position of responsibility for the coast.

Monday, 30th March, 2015 In 2010, we covered the story in considerable detail, reporting on a complaint raised

by Bob Houliston´s CLARO political group who criticized the “photo opportunities for Mayoress Monica Lorente”, without taking any action against these residents to regain the land.

As the PP lost power in the last municipal elections, it was in the manifesto of the group who became the tri-party coalition that replaced the Lorente government, with Bob Houliston being given the post of councillor for the coast, but still no visible action.

In early 2013 we also reported on the praise given to repairs of the beach under the management of Pedro Mancebo, who took over the role from Houliston, but still eluding the matter of the walkway, as we reported, “Questions still remain unanswered however regarding the section of the walkway at the northern end of the paseo illegally blocked off by the residents of the Urbanisation Bellavista 1 in Cabo Roig.”

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When we reported this in May of last year, we stated how this is the first time some positive action has been made, returning the land to public ownership and use, rather than permitting a handful of residents, who many consider to be selfish and considered themselves above the law, to effectively steal land that doesn´t belong to them, depriving the rest of the community from access and egress to this part of the coast. And now, the campaign has finally come to an end, thus allowing the public to once again stroll along the Orihuela Costa and enjoy the beautiful views of the Mediterranean sea, deprived to them for so long.

Ley 106 is the Spanish law that protects the country's coastline. We have all heard about the Costas law not permitting buildings to be built less than 106 metres from the beach. So under the 1988 Ley de Costas, the beach is considered to be public land. From the waterline there should be 106 metres where sports and agricultural facilities can be situated, but

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not homes or permanent buildings. The idea is for the coastline to be a free area which everyone can walk along, and relax and enjoy.

But until just last week, anyone who had tried walking along that particular stretch of the Orihuela Costa would see that not the case.

During the demolition process, attended by representatives from the CLARO Party, as well as the Councillor for the Coast Martina Scheurer, the Town Planning Councillor, Antonio Zapata, was clearly distancing himself from the activity.

Speaking to the Leader Zapata said that he didn’t want to inflame the situation any further and although it was necessary for him to be on hand to see the actions carried out he didn’t want to make any further statements at this time.

He concuded by saying that after completing the demolition process, the cost of around 2,000 euros, would be passed to Bellavista Urbanisation for payment.

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Celebrations by CLARO supporters which had promised the reopening of the promenade in their Party Manifesto

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The walkway once again links the Cabo Roig beach with Aguamarina

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Even as the wall was being demolished appeals were still being made to Antonio Zapata, the Cllr for Planning.

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MAIDEN VISIT TO CARTAGENA FOR MV BRITANNIA

Entered into service only two weeks ago, on 14 March, the MV Britannia was in Cartagena last Tuesday where it was paying it’s inaugural visit to the historic city during it’s 2 week maiden cruise around Spain, Italy and France.

On board were over 3000 passengers and 1300 crew who were greeted on their arrival by the Mayor, Pilar Barreiro, the Councillor for Tourism, Palazón Carolina and the president of the Port Authority, Antonio Sevilla. The trio were given a brief tour around the liner by first captain Paul Brown. During the visit there was an exchange of gifts between the two parties with the mayor presenting Captain Brown with a city shield while he received a commemorative plaque in return.

The mayor said the visit of Britannia was an extremely important landmark in the development of the cruise industry in the region. “This is another massive step forward in establishing Cartagena as a premium destination with P&O Cruises” he said.

“Such visits will ensure that this wonderful city continues to play a major part in tourist and cultural events for many thousands of foreign holidaymakers and visitors.”

The mayor announced that Britannia will visit the city on another two occasions later in the year when it will bring over 8,000 visitors to Cartagena.

The chairman of the Port Authority, Antonio Sevilla, said that the port has managed to improve on the number of cruise ships visiting the city because of

the extensive work carried out by the authority in recent years. He said that all visiting operators receive exceptional treatment while they are in the area which was also confirmed by the Captain.

As his 3,600 passengers invaded Cartagena Capt Brown said that the great advantage of visiting such a city was the proximity of the facilities to the port.

“Tourists can disembark the ship and be in the centre of the city within a matter of just a few minutes without all the expense of tour buses and taxi’s,” he said.

Taking over the honour of flagship of P&O Cruises UK from Oriana, Britannia features a 94 metre (308 ft) Union Flag on her bow, the largest of its kind in the world. She has 15 decks, nine recreation areas, 4 pools and over 1,800 staterooms. The liner also enjoys an on board art collection valued at over 1.4 million euros.

During her summer season, Britannia will sail around the Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords, the Baltic, Canary Islands and Atlantic Islands. During the European Winter, the ship will sail 14-night Caribbean itineraries.

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OPERATION CAPTURA A convicted killer has been arrested, days after he appeared on a list of Britain’s most wanted fugitives who are believed to be on the run in Spain. Shane Walford, 38, was detained in the Canary Islands by Spanish police. Walford, a former soldier, was jailed in 2010 for the manslaughter of an off-duty fireman. The former boxer was imprisoned for four and a half years and released after serving half of his sentence but was recalled to prison in August 2013 after breaking the terms of his licence.

CITIES RENAMED IN PRANK Cities in Spain are being renamed on Google Maps after their former incarnations as Islamic kingdoms almost a thousand years ago. First to be affected was Algeciras, near Gibraltar, which showed up as Taifa de Algeciras, in reference to its brief existence as a Muslim principality in the early 11th century. Then on Friday Niebla, also in Andalucia, was replaced by Taifa de Niebla, and a Taifa de Albarracín appeared in northern Teruel province. "We ask users to help us by adding information, but, you get this kind of cyber vandalism," SAID A Google spokesperson. It is not known who is behind the spate of renamings.

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ALCALÁ DEL JÚCAR CRAFT FAIR AT EASTER WEEKEND

Alcalá del Júcar is a really lovely place to visit - lots of water, lots of old buildings, narrow picturesque streets, and the whole place hidden in the dreary flat plain that you cross when you drive from Alicante to Madrid.

And now, for the Easter weekend (2 to 6 April) there's also a craft fair. A real craft fair, with real craft work to be seen on the stalls, made by the people on the stall. Nothing imported, nothing from small factories, all carefully and lovingly made by people who chose this way of life.

Amata, the craft association which created and registered the "Artesanía de Autor" label, will be setting up a fair in Alcalá for the second year running.

Amata is a craft association dedicated to preserving and enhancing craft work in Spain. Amata inspects workshops, critically examines how goods are made and who makes them, checks that what is on the stall is made by the people on the stall - a guarantee that any visitor to the market will find goods that are original and of good quality.

There will be some forty stalls with ceramics, with wooden toys and leather handbags, with painted Tshirts, hand made shoes and sandals, design jewelry in silver, ceramics, wood, silk and recycled materials, puppets and soft toys, even mosaics.

Plus there are stalls with food. For younger visitors there are workshops where they can learn how to make their own work piece - a valuable introduction to the idea of doing things for one's self. The workshops are run by people on the stalls, they charge a little money for materials. Then there is a merry-go-round for very young children, a young couple who make thousands of soap bubbles, and wooden table games for children of any age.

All is set up in the shade of some high trees at the foot of the hill on which Alcalá del Jucar is built, almost next to the river. What a lovely place to spend a day - there are plenty of restaurants nearby

and the town itself is a delight to visit, with a Roman bridge, three large caves and its own impressive castle; visitors can also enjoy numerous activities such as horse riding, rafting, fishing, climbing and various guided walking tours. One of Spain's many "caminos de Santiago" (the pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostella) passes through the village and for people who don't want to follow a guide nor walk the odd 1,000 kms there are a number of sign-posted local walks.

The Market opens on Thursday afternoon at 6 pm; on Friday, Saturday and Sunday opening times are from 11 to 2 in the morning and from 5 till late in the afternoon and evening and on Monday only in the morning from 11 to 2. To get to Alcalá del Júcar follow the main autovia from Alicante to Madrid and turn off just past Almansa; Alcalá del Júcar lies half way between Almansa and Requena.

To find the market with your GPS: the address is Callejón La Virgen.

More information on the market to be found on the Amata web page (www.amata.es, also in English) or you can ring Elvira (who speaks English) on 639 979 678.

For accomodation or excursions you can ring the tourist office on 967 473 090.

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ORIHUELA NEWS ROUNDUP FIRE EVACUATION A fire in a warehouse of a pharmaceutical factory in the Orihuela town of Beniel on Friday resulted in nearby homes having to be evacuated for fear of an explosion. Fire crews from Abanilla, Molina de Segura and Murcia attended the scene and managed to bring the fire under control without any reports of injury, although neighbours in the surrounding areas were alarmed by the toxic black smoke that emanated from the location.

with representatives of the National Police, Protección Civil and Emergency services all met on Friday to confirm that there will be no problems regarding policing and staffing during the Easter celebration. Earlier in the week, the socialist councillor for staff, Victor Ruíz, was forced to defend the provision of “bagged” hours to ensure police cover. The head of the PP, Damaso Aparicio, had spoken out to criticise the lack of security during Semana Santa, after holding an extraordinary Public Safety committee meeting convened by the group. According to the government team, their meeting “has been able to verify that all emergency services are ready for Semana Santa” and the Mayor stated that “security is guaranteed at all levels and in all events to be developed throughout the week”.

COASTAL CLEANUP CONTINUES

COURT BACKS MAYOR The court of Administrative Litigation in Elche has rejected the appeal raised by the Partido Popular of Orihuela against a 2012 decision by the Mayor, Monserrate Guillén, not to allow a debate and vote in an extraordinary plenary session, to reduce the salaries of the government team. The PP had claimed that the refusal by the Mayor to include the motion “violated the fundamental right enshrined in Article 23 of the Spanish Constitution”, but as those salaries “can only be changed on the occasion of the annual budgets”; the appeal was rejected with the PP ordered to pay costs.

EASTER CONTROVERSY The Mayor of Orihuela, Monserrate Guillén, accompanied by the councillor for security and the Police, Manuel Gallud, both of the Los Verdes, along

Now that the adverse weather has apparently eased, the coastal department has resumed work to overhaul and repair the sands and coastal walks on the Orihuela Costa. According to the councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, work is progressing well despite the damage suffered after having already been treated and arranged before the bad weather. The only exception is the small beach of La Caleta, where the last storm has swept all the sand away and left a half-meter area that has been covered with algae. This situation prevented entry for the machinery for removal, so the priority has been given to the rest of the beaches.

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EASTER BUSES ORIHUELA Although they have already proven a popular choice by many coastal residents wishing to visit Orihuela for the Easter celebrations, there are still seats available on the buses which will be operating on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The first bus will run on Maundy Thursday to coincide with the night time solemn parade, the Procesión De La Hermandad Del Silencio, departing from Playa Flamenca at 21:30, picking up at Entrenaranjos, and dropping you near to the location at La Glorieta (Perfumeria Druni). The bus will then return from the same location at 00:30.

On Good Friday there will be a bus to take you to the Procesión General De La Pasión, departing at 19:00 from Playa Flamenca, picking up at Entrenaranjos and delivering you to La Glorieta (Perfumeria Druni), returning from the same location at 01:00.

Finally, for Easter Saturday, the bus will run to coincide with the Procesión Del Santo Entierro De Cristo.

Departing at 18:00 from Playa Flamenca, picking up at Entrenaranjos and taking you to La Glorieta (Perfumeria Druni), returning at 22:00.

Reservations are compulsory and can be booked through the Oficina de Turismo by telephoning 96 676 00 00, Ext. 32/24, by visiting one of the Tourist Information Offices, or by email to orihuelaplaya@touristinfo.net.

The cost of the return ticket is just 5,40 euro, which is payable to the driver when you board the bus. A dedicated website has been set up to tell everybody about the Easter celebrations in Orihuela, which includes pictures, timetables, videos and more, and can be found at www.semanasantaorihuela.com

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PROPER PROTECTION The Spanish government has passed a law to make it mandatory to compensate overseas buyers before their illegally built homes in Spain are demolished. The law will benefit thousands of foreign buyers, particularly British buyers, who were duped into buying illegal homes by developers during Spain's housing boom.

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POLICE CHOPPER IN EMERGENCY LANDING SCARE A Catalan police helicopter made an emergency landing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Vallès Oriental on Thursday, after the turbine caught fire during a routine flight.

The incident occurred at around 11:00 in the morning shortly after takeoff from the Sabadell heliport with three officers on board.

The pilot made the emergency landing having realised the problem with the engine, managing to land safely and without injury to those on board who received medical attention shortly after as a precautionary measure.

The Spanish government has vowed to take action against Twitter users who have expressed praise over the Alps plane crash in anti-French and anti-Catalan tweets.

The National Police and Guardia Civil are currently investigating a number of accounts.

LOOKING UP Spain’s economy keeps accelerating and may grow 0.8% in the first quarter of this year from the last quarter of 2014, as lower consumer prices drive internal demand, the country’s central bank said Thursday. The eurozone’s fourth-largest economy is likely to grow 2.5% on an annual basis in the first quarter, the Bank of Spain said in a monthly report.

The bank also raised its forecast for economic growth this year to 2.8% from 2% previously. In 2016, the central bank said it expects the economy to grow 2.7%.

According to sources the Catalan police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the damage to the turbine, which has been completely burned, whilst the rest of the aircraft has no visible damage.

A union spokesperson representing the police said that the government had acquired the helicopter from the TVE television company, and reported that the aircraft had already suffered an accident in Asturias during a stage of Vuelta de España cycling race.

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NER VOUS FLYERS REFUSE TO BOARD BARCELONA JET An Airbus airplane on a flight from Barcelona to Munich on Thursday is reported to have made an emergency call to air traffic controllers and decided to return immediately to Barcelona due to a technical problem.

Reports of a burning smell on board the A320 aircraft prompted the Captain to make the decision to return, where it landed safely and without incident, as would be a normal, textbook response to such an incident.

The passengers were transferred to another aircraft for their journey to Germany, although perhaps coming so soon after the tragedy in the Alps earlier in the week, around a dozen passengers decided not to fly.

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MULTI-VEHICLE PILE UP IN SANTA POLA

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NEW BUS NEEDED FOR AGE CONCERN Age Concern need to replace our ageing Bus which is costing us too much money in repairs and the need to ITV it every six months. Our Bus is important to the Association, transporting Beneficiaries to and from our Centre in La Siesta.

We are looking to raise 30,000 Euros for a specially adapted 8 seater Bus and would welcome Sponsors and any Clubs who would be willing to hold a special event to raise money for this. If you think that you could help in this respect, please contact Age Concern on 96 678 6887.

Five vehicles were involved in a pile up on the N-332 near Santa Pola on Tuesday evening, with six people suffering injuries, three of them serious.

The crash occurred at around 18:30 when a vehicle travelling from El Altet to Santa Pola, with two occupants on board, crashed into the vehicles on the N332, near to the abandoned Rocas Blancas hotel.

The immediate chain of events saw numerous collisions involving a total of four more cars, one of which collided with the wall of a restaurant, resulting in the driver having to be extracted by the attending emergency crews.

The initial investigation reveals that a brake problem may have been the cause of the collision, but a full investigation is underway.

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LITTLE MOROCCO The number of Moroccan nationals in Spain was estimated at 800,000 by the end of 2014, according to Spanish general secretary in charge of immigration and migration, Marina Del Corral Téllez, on Wednesday.

Moroccans are the largest legally residing non-EU community in Spain, followed by the Brits who came in second with 270,000 nationals, then Italians with 200,000 and 190,000 Chinese.

FLOOD DEATHS TORRENTIAL rain in Castellón has claimed a second life after a 22-year-old woman fell into the river Sénia in La Pobla de Benifassà. Tthe young woman jumped into the swollen river to rescue her dog. Some reports say her boyfriend jumped in after her, but failed to save her. He escaped unharmed, and the dog was also alive and well after having managed to clamber onto a rock. A 74-year-old man also drowned after his 4x4 vehicle was swept into a river between Cabanes and Benlloch.

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NO TURNING BACK THE CLOCKS, GEM URGES NEW GOVERNMENT

An often confusing aspect for drivers in Spain is the appearance of a coloured rectangle on the windscreen of cars. That sticker corresponds to the Inspección Técnica de Vehículos, or ITV for short, which displays that fact that the vehicle has passed a periodic and mandatory test of roadworthiness.

There are 3 colours for the ITV sticker, with each colour indicating when the ITV expires.

If you have a sticker coloured; Yellow (Your ITV expires in 2014), Red (Your ITV expires in 2015), Green (Your ITV expires in 2016), which then rotate once again through the three colours, so Yellow in 2017, Red in 2018, Green in 2019, etc.

You can check that in your sticker, there is a small hole, which informs you the month when your ITV expires.

Do I have to display the sticker in my vehicle?

Yes, of course. The sticker is placed on the windscreen of cars and is regulated by Royal Decree, which states that “vehicles that have favourably passed the periodic test shall display in a conspicuous place a distinctive, which date indicate they must pass the next inspection”.

Anybody who has been for one of these inspections will known that it is much like the equivalent of the

M.O.T. in the U.K., albeit with different qualifying criteria, but on passing the test the vehicle´s documents are updated, and the sticker given to be displayed on the windscreen.

Where do I have to display the sticker?

As for where the sticker is displayed, that too is dictated by law, and it Is mandatory to place it in the upper right corner of the windscreen as you are looking out, affixed to the inside, so that the sticker can be clearly observed from the outside of the vehicle, where it will subsequently be displayed in the upper left hand side.

Can I have several ITV stickers on my windscreen?

A common question relating to this sticker is whether old ones have to remain as time goes by.

The simple answer being that as the sticker is used to indicate the date of the next required test, then the answer has to be “NO”, only the current and valid sticker should be present.

There is a fine for not displaying the sticker correctly, but simply ensuring the sticker is in the right place, and valid, can avoid a lot of undue hassle during routine vehicle checks.

“The ITV sticker informs the police that your ITV is ok, so if you do not display the sticker you could be stopped to check if your vehicle has a valid certificate”.

A holidaymaker has been stuck in a Spanish hospital for 11 days – because no NHS beds were available back home. Chris Carr, 62, was in Benidorm with his wife Sally when he was rushed to hospital with a hernia. But when his medical insurance company rang three hospitals near his home in Melksham, Wilts, they were told there were no free beds. The couple's concerned friends rallied round and launched a campaign, putting pressure on the hospitals and getting support from their MP. Chris has now been offered a bed in Bath, Somerset, and will fly home.

LORCA CHURCH REOPENS ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging the UK government to agree to adopt Single/Double British Summertime (SDST). Experts believe the move, involving an adjustment of the clocks to GMT + 1 in the winter and GMT + 2 in the summer, would prevent 80 deaths and more than 200 serious injuries on the UK’s road each year.

GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “There are indisputable safety reasons for adoption of SDST, but also compelling economic arguments. Estimates from the Department for Transport’s own research1suggest the benefits of a move to SDST would amount to nearly £140 million annually, with just a modest £5 million one-off investment in communicating the change.

“There is no logic in retaining our current time system, and any reasons we hear for opposing the change are irrelevant and outdated.

“GEM, in line with all safety groups, supports a change to SDST, because it will make a significant contribution to reducing deaths and serious injuries on our roads. We therefore call on an incoming government, of any colour, to legislate for this change as a priority. We can then avoid turning the clocks back in October, and save lives in the process.”

Last Sunday the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Virgen de El Carmen in Lorca was officially blessed and reopened by José Manuel Lorca Planes, the Bishop of Cartagena, following the completion of repair work almost four years after the devastating earthquakes that brought it so violently to International attention. Throughout its history, the church has undergone lots of renovations and reconstructions due to numerous earthquakes and fires th,e most devastating of which, during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, totally destroyed the church interior.

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JEWISH RECOGNITION The Spanish Government looks set to pass a law that would grant citizenship to the descendents of Jews expelled from Spain in 1492. Parliament approved the law on Wednesday and it will now go for a second vote in the senate.

If passed, the law would come into effect in May and the application process would begin at the end of 2015.

MURCIA PAIR ON GERMANWINGS FLIGHT It is understood that of the 42 Spaniards who lost their lives in the Germanwings air disaster two were from Lorca and Aguilas in Murcia. Fernando Rubio and Javier Moreno were flying to Germany to take delivery of a vehicle they had purchased which they were going to drive back home. The families of the two men have both been offered support by their local mayors. Meanwhile relatives have travelled to El Prat airport in the hope of receiving more information

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NEW PUBLIC SAFETY ACT APPROVED The new Public Safety Act was finally approved this week, with the PP and UPN using their majority vote to ensure the bill was passed, despite the rejection of the opposition.

The final passing of the bill ends 16 months of parliamentary procedure and changed to the original draft which was presented in November, 2013.

Some of the more controversial elements have been removed, with others seeing lower penalties now to be imposed, and a final list of 44 reasons when a fine would be levied, after 19 direct offences were removed from the law.

The fine for concentrations which do not have the correct authorisation has been reduced from 600,000 euro to just 300,000 euro, but with a maximum individual liability of 30,000 whenever a “serious disturbance of public safety” takes place. Journalists will not be punished for photographing the police, unless the images “may endanger the personal or family security” of the officers.

There are four circumstances which would constitute a “very serious” offence, resulting in a fine of between 30,001 euro and 600,000 euro, which includes, but is not only, unauthorised demonstra-

tions, manufacturing and storage of weapons, holding public performances which have been banned, and projecting beams which could dazzle or distract drivers.

Serious offences carry fines from 601 euro and 30,000 euro, and they include such activities as disturbing public safety at public events, serious disturbances outside congress and parliament, impeding barricades, disobedience of authority and refusal to dissolve a demonstration, amongst others.

There are also 17 minor offences, which include causing or inciting acts against sexual freedom and indemnity, showing a lack of respect towards security service staff during the course of their duties, occupation of houses and hawking, failure to report the loss or theft of a gun, not having the legally required personal documentation, refusing to give documents to the police, causing damage to public property and scaling buildings or monuments without authority, amongst many others, including the consumption of alcohol in public places when severely disturbing the peace of the public and letting loos ferocious animals and abandoning pets or leaving them in conditions that can endanger life. The law will come into force once published in the official gazette.

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POLICE NUMBERS TO INCREASE THIS YEAR The Spanish Government has approved an increase in law enforcement officers in the country, adding 1,374 police posts and 884 positions within the Guardia Civil. This is the largest increase so far during this administrative term which ends this election year.

Within the quota of Guardia Civil officers, 64 will be for student postings, the largest increase in the last year, the remaining being front-line troops. The police force will be boosted by 1,299 front-line officers and 60 executives, representing an increase of over 300% on that promised.

The last time such an increase was approved was in 2009, during the socialist government´s administrative term, with an increase of 5,000 officers in 2008, although the financial crisis started to take hold in 2010, resulting in a decline in police numbers, before the 2011 elections saw a new government continue to make cuts, until now, the end of this political term.

There will be increases in administrative staffing dealing with such matters as taxation and justice, as well as local government, with the total number of jobs being advertised by the ministry being 11,250, of which 7,416 will be for open recruitment, the remaining 3,834 by internal promotion.

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COULD THIS SPELL THE END FOR SPEEDING TICKETS? NEW FORD TECH CAN AUTOMATICALL Y AUTOMATICALLY PREVENT DRIVERS EXCEEDING LIMITS? Ford of Europe is launching a new technology that could help prevent drivers from exceeding speed limits, and potentially from incurring costly speeding penalties ?Intelligent Speed Limiter enables automatic adjustment of maximum vehicle speed to remain within legal limits; camera detects signs, system helps ensure limits are not exceeded ?Ford debuts system on the all-new S-MAX; sports activity vehicle also can detect people in road ahead and automatically apply brakes if driver does not respond to warnings Breaking the speed limit can be costly in terms of fines, and driving bans, as well as playing a significant role in many road accidents. Ford Motor Company is now launching a new technology that could help prevent drivers from exceeding speed limits – both when driving in their own country and abroad.

Drivers have for some time been able to set a maximum speed for their vehicle. Now the all-new S-MAX sports activity vehicle – equipped with Intelligent Speed Limiter – can help ensure the maximum speed is automatically adjusted to remain within changing speed limits.

“Drivers are not always conscious of speeding and sometimes only becoming aware they were going too fast when they receive a fine in

the mail or are pulled over by law enforcement,” said Stefan Kappes, active safety supervisor, Ford of Europe. “Intelligent Speed Limiter can remove one of the stresses of driving, helping ensure customers remain within the legal speed limit.”

Drivers activate Intelligent Speed Limiter via steering wheel controls to set a maximum vehicle speed.

The system uses a windscreenmounted camera to monitor road signs and when the speed limit is lower than that maximum set speed, ISL slows the vehicle as required. As the speed limit rises, the system allows the driver to accelerate up to the set speed, providing it does not exceed the new speed limit.

Ford has in recent years introduced many technologies to its vehicles that help drivers to park, remain in their driving lane, and avoid lowspeed accidents.

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ By Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands to launch and edit a new English language newspaper. He enjoys life in the sun as a columnist and author, and continues to write a series of popular novels, books for expats, as well as designing mobile apps and websites to promote the Canary Islands.

Healthcare for Expats in Spain & the Canary Islands Expats can be a strange lot. A great deal of time is often spent in selecting the right place to live, a new home, kitchen appliances and even thinking about a new job.

However, I rarely find that expats give much consideration to that most important of subjects - healthcare. Indeed, along with "How do I get Brit TV?” one of the most popular questions that I am asked, often when it is too late, is "Can I get free healthcare in Spain?” Of course, the answer is a confusing yes, and … no.

When I worked as a reporter in the Costa Blanca, I remember interviewing a couple who had retired early and moved to Spain long before the statutory retirement age when the man would have been entitled to free healthcare within the Spanish health system for both he and his wife. They were unhappy that their Spanish doctor had refused them treatment and wanted the newspaper to publish a story condemning the “injustice”, as they saw it, when they were refused treatment.

The couple were rather proud of the fact that they would travel back to the UK every six months to collect their "free E111 health certificate", which at that time would allow them to claim free emergency medical treatment in Spain. The couple seemed to be hypochondriacs, so when they were in the UK, they, mother in law and assorted family members would enjoy free UK NHS care, before continuing their

treatment free within the Spanish system when they returned home.

Eventually, this state of affairs came to a sticky end, when their Spanish doctor eventually realised what was going on and refused to treat them under the free E111 scheme, which was only ever intended to be reciprocal emergency cover for holidaymakers. The couple were not at all happy and after much complaining, reluctantly opted to take out rather expensive private health cover until he reached the statutory retirement age. I remember listening sympathetically to the story, but with no intention of publishing it. At a time of scarce health resources, I thought it was admirable of the doctor to spot abuse of the system, and to do something about it.

Clearly, this was pure abuse of an already overstretched system, and governments of both countries were right to put an end to it. In more recent years, the financial crisis faced by all countries in Europe have forced governments to reassess exactly who qualifies for free or subsidised treatment and who does not. Of course, many have fallen foul of the new rules, leaving some without any health cover at all, and often because they do not understand the newly enforced requirements.

In the case of Spain, the message is clear. If you are an expat over the statutory retirement age, you will be entitled to free healthcare, but always check your entitlement with the Department of Health in the UK before you move to Spain. If you are under the statutory retirement age and have a contract of employment, your employers will usually provide free healthcare under the Spanish system, but do check that this is the case. If neither is applicable, you have two options. The first is to purchase private health insurance. This can be expensive, dependent upon any pre-existing conditions and age.

Although I have private health insurance, I am not a great fan of private healthcare, and would not wish to rely upon it for everything. It is reassuring to have it for emergency referrals and second opinions, but I am an admirer of both the UK and Spanish Health Services, which would always be my preferred choice in most circumstances.

If you are not entitled to free Spanish NHS cover, you can now pur-

chase it within most of the autonomous regions of Spain. It is very good value with cover in the Canary Islands, for instance, now available for 60 euros per month. This does, however, exclude subsidised prescriptions, which have to be paid for in full, and the European health card (EHIC) if you wish to travel to other countries. However, as most expats quickly recognise, most generic drugs are exceptionally good value in Spain, and far cheaper than their equivalents in the UK. In conclusion, if you are not retired, or in full time employment with a contract that includes health insurance, I recommend buying into the Spanish NHS scheme (Convenio Especial), as well as supplementing it with private insurance cover, if you can afford it. It is one of those things that may be irritating, boring and time consuming to arrange, but you will be very grateful for it should the time come to use it.

For further information about the Spanish scheme, go to:www.gov.uk/healthcare-in-spain If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Escape to the Sun’ (ISBN: 9780957544444). Available as paperback, Kindle and iBooks. iPhone/iPad and Android Apps: ExpatInfo, CanaryIsle and CanaryGay now available. © Barrie Mahoney

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Journey to the land of Christian Kings It was from the kingdom of Aragon where Zaragosa is found that the Christian re-conquest of Spain found its roots.

But first on route let’s make a short visit to Teruel. Despite the terrible damage done to this town during the Spanish civil war, it has risen from the ashes to recover the peaceful charm characterised by its narrow streets and delightful buildings. Centred around the Plaza de Torico (meaning small bull), Teruel is the smallest provincial capital in Spain. Street cafes line the sides of the square. From here it is only a short walk to the cathedral and the Mausoleum of the lovers of Teruel whose actual remains can be seen in the church of San Pedro.

Zaragosa by comparison is much larger. Sitting on the banks of the longest river in Spain, the river Ebro. Here on the banks of the river the towers and domes of the Basilica de Pilar rise majestically above the city. Zaragosa, despite being larger than Teruel still maintains a relaxed and easy going atmosphere. Streets filled with street cafes and tapas bars spill into squares dominated by attractive buildings. An unexpected sight this far north, is the Aljaferia.

A Moorish palace which was built in the 11th century by the Benihud The architecture of the vineyard echoes the shapes of the mountains.

family. This rather special building is open daily to the public. A low cost hop on hop off tourist bus is available. The ticket also gives free entry to many museums. Mini cruises on the river are generally also available. With so much to see and do, it would be difficult not to enjoy time in this active city.

A day away from the city takes us to Monasteria de Piedra. An old Moorish castle which was donated

by Alfonso the 2nd to the monks of Poblet to help them spread Christianity in the area. The main church and cloisters still stand in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Amongst the normally arid countryside of this area you suddenly find this lush green fertile oasis which surrounds the monastery. Caves, the “mirror lake” the 50 foot high “horsetail waterfall” streams, and rivers make for some very beautiful surroundings. A meal in a local restaurant with panoramic views of the lake add to the pleasure of the experience.

Finally. There is no need, when it comes to wine, to introduce you to the famous Rioja name. Logroño, the capital of the Logroño region is also home to some of the finest bodegas in the area. Situated further downstream than Zaragosa, again on the river Ebro, this pleasant little town offers a notable cathedral and is particularly famous for its tapas bars which are found on Calle de Laurel. The highlight of this day though has to be a visit to one of the largest and best known Bodegas in the country. Here on the outskirts of the town we visit a Bodego, which to the background of the Sierras de Cantabria and la Demanda is surrounded by vineyards on all sides. In one room alone

CONTINU ED SUPPOR T FOR PEDRO MANCEBO On Sunday 22nd a group of 230 residents in Orihuela Costa held a lunch meeting to show their support for Pedro Mancebo after his 6 years as a local political leader.

One of the organisers, Escher Bookelaar said “Pedro Mancebo has been the only councillor in the last 4 years that has worked with honesty and integrity for the coast and the city, and despite the unfair criticism, the lies and personal attacks that he has suffered from his political opponents, he has tirelessly continued to try to bring improvements to benefit everyone and make the changes necessary to install an efficient and capable government”.

Those in attendance at one long table agreed “that every proposal made by Pedro Mancebo during his time in government and in opposi-

tion made perfect sense and were exactly what all of Orihuela needed, and that he is very clear and reasonable in his approach to needs of the people.” They said “that it was unfortunate that he had to cope with other councillors and parties that were more concerned about their personal interests, ambition and futures and that of their political parties, rather than looking after the interests of Orihuela and the welfare of its residents”.

Judith Webb said “Nothing will make us to give up our desire for improvements and changes in Orihuela Costa. We need a leader like Pedro Mancebo who has the proven ability, experience and personality to achieve the services and interests required by the people.

We are not going to allow another 4 years of neglect and broken promises from a useless government to be repeated. We pledge our full support for Pedro Mancebo who is a most capable politician and is undoubtedly on our side”.

Raymond Kearney finally stated “We fully support and approve of the vision and the

efforts that Pedro has put into the local administration in regards to improving our local economy through the protection and development of tourism and the improvements of green areas and especially in the street cleaning, green waste collection and rubbish removal. We want him to be able to implement the improvements that would be complete now if he had not been removed from the driving seat by the green and socialist government who were jealous of his abilities and progress”.

The supporters that were gathered along with their families and friends are determined to back Pedro Mancebo in the next local elections and to make their voice heard and to claim their rights in the Town Hall of Orihuela. They individually and collectively asked Pedro to lead a political project of honest and hard-working people who care about the real concerns of all the citizens and to bring about real and lasting improvements to the whole of the Orihuela community.

Pedro Mancebo was unanimously requested to continue to fight for the people and their needs. He was hailed as the only leader capable of realising the demands of the citizens and was asked in very strong and persuasive terms to campaign as a candidate for government in Orihuela. It was emphasised that once all the electorate discern which politicians want personal gain or party power and who is interested in the welfare of the people, there will be a landslide in favour of Pedro Mancebo.

Cloisters of the Monasterio de Piedra 7,000 barrels stretch as far as the eye can see. After theguided tour relax for a moment on the balcony of the bodega sipping a glass of the finest Rioja whilst surrounding by the vineyards which produced the grapes. Lovely !!

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MORE THAN 460,000 FOREIGN RESIDENTS REGISTERED TO VOTE A total of 34,634,572 Spaniards and 463,765 foreigners have successfully registered their right to vote in the municipal elections due to be held on 24th May 24, according to data released on Wednesday by the National Statistics Institute.

In addition, there are 917,694 Spaniards living abroad who are eligible to vote, although they will not be allowed to vote in the local elections, only the regional campaigns. Argentina is the top location for Spanish voters living abroad, followed by France, Venezuela and Cuba.

As for foreign voters resident in Spain, Madrid has the highest number with 24,125, followed by Barcelona with 20,302, Las Palmas with 7,901, Torrevieja with 5,801, and Orihuela with 5,259.

Other local municipalities where foreigners have registered their right to vote include Algorfa (718), Almoradí (306), Benidorm (3,020), Benijófar (885), Bigastro (157), Elche (1,535), Guardamar del Segura (1,034), Jacarilla (86), Montesinos (429), Pilar de la Horadada (1,699), Rojales (2,649), San Fulgencio (3,256), San Miguel (1,064), and Santa Pola (1,672).

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16:00 Hot Country Countdown - John Stevens counts down the top 12 country songs in America.

17:00 The PBT Show. Join Paul Breen-Turner broadcasting from the “sv Sunrise” boat.

19:00 Comedy. Double Income, No Kids Yet. British radio sitcom written by David Spicer and starring David Tennant as Daniel and Elizabeth Carling as Lucy, a childless couple in a world of people with children.

20:00 Drama. The Deep End by Pete Lawson. Leni makes a surprising discovery at a public swimming pool. Moving drama about the loss of a baby. Stars Michelle Holmes.

21:00 Wind Down, relaxing music for the evening.

22:00 Book at Bedtime. The Reef by Edith Wharton. Episode 10. Anna has succumbed to desire, but can she ever know happiness? Stars Sian Thomas, Ben Miles and Teresa Gallagher.

Saturday 08:00 Sounds of the 70’s with Gary Jackson.

09:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett.

10:00 Nothing But The Nineties with Mike Brown.

12:00 Entertainment Power with Paul Baker.

14:00 Comedy. The Comedy Controller - Boothby Graffoe. Named after a Lincolnshire market town, comedian Boothby Graffoe makes his selection of BBC radio comedy, including The Goon Show, Round the Horne, Steptoe and Son, The Burkiss Way, The Big Booth and Hancock’s Half Hour.

17:00 Back to the 70’s with Kevin Larkin.

19:00 The Live Lounge.

21:00 Calder’s Confessions.

23:00 Al Walser’s Weekly Top 20 Countdown from Hollywood.

Sunday 08:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft.

09:00 Solid Gold Sixties with Geoff Dorsett.

10:00 Supersonic Seventies with Geoff Dorsett.

12:00 Tim Rogers ìClassic Countryî International Radio Show.

14:00 Drama. Miss Marple - Sleeping Murder.

Spinster sleuth Miss Marple probes a woman’s terrifying flashbacks to trap a murderer. Agatha Christie whodunnit with June Whitfield.

16:00 Comedy. Just a Minute. Presented by Nicholas Parsons.

17:00 The Ultimate UK Chart Show with Jason Scott, LIVE. 20:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft (Rpt).

22:00 Classical Nights.

30TH March

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 The Sheriffs are Coming. 12:45 Fake Britain. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:40 BBC Regional News. 14:45 The Edge. 15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman. 17:15 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News. 20:00 The One Show.

20:30 Panorama. DIY Justice. Raphael Rowe meets the parents fighting for access to their children without any legal assistance. Cuts to legal aid mean they must prepare their own cases and represent themselves in court. As senior members of the judiciary warn these cuts have undermined the principle of equal access to the law, the man who made them tells Panorama the British legal aid gravy train had to be stopped.

21:00 EastEnders. Phil Mitchell is back in Albert Square, but can Sharon get to the bottom of where he has been? Kat learns a horrifying truth. Jane and Ian explain their plans to Cindy, but they don’t get the reaction they were expecting.

21:30 The Ark. Epic one-off drama telling the human story of Noah: a man who risks everything to save the people he loves. A retelling of the classic tale, fusing elements from the Bible and the Qur’an to tell a story of faith and love.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

23:25 BBC Regional News. The latest regional news, sport and weather.

23:45 The Richard Dimbleby Lecture 2015. Martha Lane Fox, founder of lastminute.com, digital pioneer, baroness and chancellor of the Open University, delivers 2015’s Richard Dimbleby Lecture. She challenges leaders, legislators, and users to understand the internet more deeply and to be curious and critical in their digital lives in order to tackle the most complex issues facing society. Introduced by Jonathan Dimbleby, from the Science Museum in London.

00:30 Live at the Apollo. Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Funny man Jason Manford introduces two of comedy’s biggest stars - Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

01:15 Film - Women of Valor (15). The story of a group of American nurses based in the Philippines during World War II who are captured, starved and tor-

tured in a Japanese POW camp. Starring: Susan Sarandon, Kristy McNichol, Alberta Watson, Valerie Mahaffey, Suzanne Lederer, Patrick Bishop 02:50 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:55 BBC News.

BBC2 07:05 Perfection. 07:50 Homes Under the Hammer.

08:50 Flog it! Trade Secrets. 09:20 Operation Meet the Street. 10:05 Wanted in Paradise. 11:05 Helicopter Heroes Down Under. 11:35 Click. 12:00 BBC News.

12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Cagney and Lacey. 14:45 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge. 15:30 Floyd’s American Pie. 16:00 Wogan: The Best of. 16:45 Are You Being Served? 17:15 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:45 Hi-De-Hi. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Portillo’s State Secrets. 20:00 Racing Legends. 21:00 University Challenge. 21:30 Only Connect. 22:00 Kew on a Plate. 23:00 House of Fools.

23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 The Women’s Football Show.

00:50 Louis Theroux. 01:50 Reinventing the Royals.

02:50 The Big Painting Challenge. 03:50 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 O’Brien. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:25 Party Political Broadcast by the Conservative Party. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Victoria feels the pressure. Laurel finds a new way to hide her habit. Darren gets a nasty shock.

20:30 Coronation Street. Has Tony been stringing Tracy along? Sarah arrives to reveal the truth about Bethany. Tim suspects something is wrong.

21:00 More Tales From Northumberland with Robson Green. Robson Green returns to his home county of Northumberland, uncovering more hidden gems of one of the most beautiful parts of England. In this episode, he heads to a part of Northumberland where a team of conservationists are aiming to rescue one of Britain’s great architectural jewels - Seaton Delaval Hall. He tries his hand at the Rapper Sword Dance, a North-East tradition that was once popular with miners. Robson also heads to Kirkley Hall near

Morpeth to learn about the battle taking place in the Northumberland countryside between the red and grey squirrels.

21:30 Coronation Street. Can Tony contain Tracy’s wrath? Sarah and Bethany go to war. Loyal Craig is in the hot seat.

22:00 The Mafia with Trevor McDonald. Second of a two-part programme in which Trevor McDonald takes viewers on a journey into the machinations of the American mafia. Trevor travels to Philadelphia, where he explores one of the bloodiest periods in the long history of the mob, as he sits down with Ralph Natale, the first ever mafia godfather to speak on television. In an extraordinary interview, Natale spells out just how ruthless a boss must be to control the men under him.

In New Jersey, Trevor seeks out Ron Previte, who spent years playing both sides of the mob fence.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. Mark Austin and Julie Etchingham with the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast and all the news and weather in your region.

23:40 The Jonathan Ross Show. Star-studded chat show. Tonight, Jonathan welcomes Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves, comedian and actor Catherine Tate, comedian Russell Brand and platinum-selling singer Olly Murs, who chats and performs live in the studio.

00:45 Film - Carry on Henry (PG). Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy. Although he finds it a turn-off, his equerry, Sir Roger de Loggerley, is enamoured by it and becomes her lover. Starring: Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Terry Scott, Barbara Windsor 02:20 Jackpot247. 04:00 UEFA Champions League Weekly. 04:25 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada. 12:00 The Restoration Man. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad. 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Coach Trip. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:55 Party Election Broadcast. 21:00

Food Unwrapped. 21:30 Travel Man: 48 Hours in Barcelona. 22:00 Britain’s Benefit Tenants. 23:00 Raised by Wolves. 23:30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 00:35 24 Hours in A and E. 01:30 The Secret Millionaire. 02:25 The Fairy Jobmother USA. 03:15 Hugh’s Three Hungry Boys. 04:15 Secret Location. 05:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess.

08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends.

08:45 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland.

09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 The Hotel Inspector. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Trauma Doctors. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - The Nightmare Nanny. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 19:55 Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party. 20:00 The Gadget Show. 21:00 Police Interceptors. 22:00 Gotham. 23:00 Person of Interest. 00:00 Film - Daybreakers (18). 01:50 Jackass.

02:15 Super Casino. 04:10 Trauma Doctors. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 The Great Artists. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with actress, author and columnist Joan Collins – probably one of Britain’s best known celebs.

18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – a selection of events, people and places around the Costa Blanca.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) Simon is with local writer and social commentator Dave Bull plus seasoned Welsh entertainer Paul Christie 19.30 Learn The Lingo – Join the lovely Martine continues her crusade to teach people Spanish.

19.45 The Wedding Show – the right reverend can bring humour, personality, and life to your service.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 The Sheriffs are Coming. 12:45 Fake Britain. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:40 BBC Regional News. 14:45 The Edge. 15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman. 17:15 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News. 20:00 The One Show.

20:30 EastEnders. Phil continues with his plan to get the Arches back but learns a shocking truth. Cindy gives the Beales an ultimatum. The Carters pull together for Stan, but he soon takes a turn for the worse.

21:00 Holby City. The Last Time I Saw You. Elliot and Mo fight to save Jonny from being returned to prison by a vindictive Guy. Harry presses a reluctant Raf for more surgery after the success of his first procedure.

Arthur has one last shot to strut his stuff for Serena and win a place on AAU. 22:00 Ordinary Lies. Drama following the lives of an ordinary group of colleagues and friends as their seemingly small lies spiral out of control. Kathy appears to have her life together, but behind closed doors her marriage is far from perfect. Nobody in the office would ever suspect that Kathy has a secret life.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

23:25 BBC Regional News. The latest regional news, sport and weather.

23:45 Costa Del Sol: Last Brits Standing. For 60 years Brits have flocked to the Costa del Sol. Up to a million Brits moved to Spain for a better life, but after a huge financial crisis, crippling austerity and plummeting property prices, the dream may be over. Figures suggest that 90 thousand Brits resident in Spain left in the last year alone. Director Matt Rudge travels the coast to meet some of the last Brits standing: British business owners struggling to turn a profit, pensioners trapped in negative equity and reliant on the Spanish healthcare system, and young British migrant workers employed in Spanish bars and nightclubs. He meets some ex-pats determined to remain no matter what, and others who are resigned to returning to the UK.

But beneath the surface there are simmering tensions between the Spanish public and British immigrants. It seems the UK is far from the only country debating immigration at times of austerity, but in Spain it’s the Brits who are the immigrants.

Unfortunately these programmes rarely look at both sides of the situation

00:45 Film - When a Man Loves a Woman (15).

Powerful domestic drama about a couple whose ideal life together is threatened by a guilty secret. Alice and Mike appear to have everything: a happy home, satisfying careers and two little girls. But Alice’s alcohol problem threatens to destroy the people she cares for the most. Starring: Andy Garcia, Meg Ryan, Ellen Burstyn, Tina Majorino, Mae Whitman, Lauren Tom 02:45 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:50 BBC News.

BBC2 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:20 Flog it! Trade Secrets. 08:50 Flog it! Trade Secrets. 09:20 Operation Meet the Street. 10:05 Your Home in Their Hands.

11:05 Helicopter Heroes Down Under. 11:35 HARDtalk.

12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 The Super League Show. 14:45 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge. 15:30 Floyd’s American Pie. 16:00 Wogan: The Best of. 16:45 Are You Being Served? 17:15 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:45 Hi-De-Hi.

18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Portillo’s State Secrets. 20:00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer.

21:00 Back in Time for Dinner. 22:00 Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure. 23:00 Nurse. 23:30 Newsnight.

00:20 Caribbean with Simon Reeve. 01:20 This World.

02:20 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 O’Brien. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:20 Party Political Broadcast by the Labour Party. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Finn is determined to find out who sabotaged his relationship. Victoria struggles to hide her doubts. Priya plays matchmaker.

20:30 International Football Live. Italy v England.

Mark Pougatch presents live coverage as England take on Italy in an international friendly in Turin. It promises to be a tough examination for Roy Hodgson’s team as England suffered a 2-1 defeat to Italy at the World Cup and will be hoping to make amends. With expert opinion from Glenn Hoddle, Ian Wright and Lee Dixon, and commentary from Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend.

23:10 ITV News at Ten and Weather. Mark Austin and Julie Etchingham with the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast and all the news and weather in your region.

23:50 International Football Highlights. Mark Pougatch is joined by Glenn Hoddle, Lee Dixon and Andy Townsend for highlights of England’s friendly against Italy. Roy Hodgson’s side take a break from their impressive Euro 2016 qualifying campaign to face Antonio Conte’s side at the Juventus stadium in Turin.

This is the first meeting between the teams since Claudio Marchisio and Mario Balotelli’s goals helped the Azzurri to a 2-1 victory in Manaus at last year’s World Cup - despite this the Italians still crashed out of the competition at the group stage alongside England.

With commentary from Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend.

00:50 Film - Carry on Matron (PG). British comedy with the Carry On team about a gang’s plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills. One of the gang, dressed as a nurse, infiltrates the facility and becomes the object of a doctor’s amorous advances. Starring: Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Hattie Jacques, Bernard Bresslaw 02:20 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada. 12:00 The Restoration Man. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad. 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Coach Trip. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:55 Party Election Broadcast. 21:00 Burger Bar to Gourmet Star. 22:00 One Born Every Minute. 23:00 Teens. 00:00 First Dates. 01:00 Pokerstars.Com European Poker Tour. 02:00 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 02:30 Mobil 1 The Grid. 02:55 FIM Superbike World Championship. 03:20 Cycling. 04:15 Secret Location. 05:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess.

08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends.

08:45 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland.

09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff.

12:10 The Hotel Inspector. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime.

13:15 Holiday Love Rats Exposed. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film Fatal Acquittal (15). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 19:55 Party Election Broadcast by the Labour Party. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 21:00 Costa Del Casualty: Benidorm ER. 22:00 40 Kids by 20 Women.

23:00 Nanna Love: 50 Shades of Granny. 00:00 OAPs Behaving Badly. 01:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors.

01:55 Super Casino. 04:10 Slaughtered at the Murder Hotel. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 The Great Artists.

05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Comedian, Joe Pasquale.

18.05 Spanish Eye – Luke Mustoo is a young local racing driver self funding his dream.

18.15 Hand Made –A Day in Elche. A viewer’s short film about the beautiful city of Elche.

18.30 Viva Vino (series) – Wine expert, Colin Harkness, introduces some of the best vineyards & bodegas in Europe.

19.00 Host Your Own(series) The Costa Blanca's very own home grown cookery show.

19.30 Loose Talk – Arranged Marriages.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 The Sheriffs are Coming. 12:45 Fake Britain. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:40 BBC Regional News. 14:45 The Edge. 15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman. 17:15 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

20:00 The One Show. If it’s got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

21:00 MasterChef. Cookery competition. As the final week of heats begins, five more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be MasterChef Champion 2015. Firstly, the contestants are given just one hour and fifteen minutes to dazzle the judges when they are asked to cook their calling card, a practised dish that represents just who they are as a cook and showcases their talent. Next is a twist on the infamous invention test - the reinvention test. The hopefuls are given the main ingredient from their calling card dish as well as access to the larder. Using that same ingredient they must reinvent the dish to create a brand new plate of food. Finally, the cooks have to cook a menu that will impress not just John and Gregg but also three past MasterChef winners and finalists - 2005 champion Thomasina Miers, 2014 semi-finalist Robert Austin and 2010 finalist Tim Kinnaird give their judgments.

22:00 The Billion Dollar Chicken Shop. The Colonel’s Future. With unique top-to-bottom access, this series goes inside the fast food giant KFC UK from their boardrooms to their kitchens. Marketing expert Meghan hopes to change the public’s perception of the company’s unhealthy fried chicken image.

Launching new healthier products is a risk, but one that Meghan thinks they have to take. Cameras follow the launch of BBQ pulled chicken, which Meghan hopes will be the start of a rebranding of KFC as a healthy fast food giant. Meanwhile, new products developer Louise is given free rein to devise a healthy salad range for the KFC menu. In Manchester, Beth and the rest of her team hope that their store will finally become a busy one. Six months after its opening the store isn’t making much money, having been built

in an awkward position stuck out by the M60.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

23:25 BBC Regional News. The latest regional news, sport and weather.

23:45 A Question of Sport. Sue Barker hosts the lighthearted sports quiz with team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. This show features Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford, World Cup winner Ben Cohen, European Champion gymnast Louis Smith and gold medal-winning cyclist Dani King.

00:15 Film - No Strings Attached (15). Romantic comedy. Two old friends embark on a casual relationship, but the strain of not becoming emotionally involved takes its toll and they have to choose between a committed relationship or forgetting each other for good. After discovering his ex-girlfriend is dating his father, Adam drunkenly calls all of the women listed on his phone, only to end up at Emma’s house.

The pair become friends with benefits, but both struggle to keep a check on their emotions. Starring: Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Kline, Cary Elwes, Greta Gerwig, Lake Bell 01:55 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:00 BBC News.

BBC2 07:15 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:15 Flog it! Trade Secrets. 08:45 Flog it! Trade Secrets. 09:15 Operation Meet the Street. 10:00 Natural World. 11:00 Helicopter Heroes Down Under. 11:30 See Hear. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Cagney and Lacey. 14:45 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge. 15:30 Floyd’s American Pie. 16:00 Wogan: The Best of. 16:45 Are You Being Served?

17:15 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:45 Hi-De-Hi. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Portillo’s State Secrets. 20:00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer Revisits. 21:00 The Ladykillers: Pest Detectives. 22:00 Strangeways.

23:00 QI. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure. 01:20 See Hear. 01:50 The Big Painting Challenge. 02:50 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 O’Brien. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00

Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News . 19:25 Party Political Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Adam realises he has made a horrible mistake. Doug is mortified at Laurel’s behaviour.

Finn discovers who drove Darren away.

20:30 Coronation Street. Is frightened Faye in labour? Callum looks out for light-fingered Bethany.

Carla’s return sparks Tracy’s jealousy.

21:00 Big Star’s Little Star. Stephen Mulhern hosts the fun-filled family entertainment show which lifts the lid on celebrities’ lives through the eyes of their children. This week, athlete Mo Farah and nine-year-old daughter Rhianna, EastEnders star Rita Simons and her nine-year-old twins Maiya and Jaimee, and John Prescott and his five-year-old granddaughter Ava Grace attempt to win money for charity.

22:00 DCI Banks. Ghosts (Part 1). Crime drama series. The body of undergraduate Josh Tate is found dumped in a ravine, stabbed with a screwdriver. His flatmate Spencer Foster says that Josh was the quiet type - he last saw him heading off to his part-time job at the university lab. But as the team piece together his movements, a picture emerges of another Josh, who was infatuated with Spencer’s lap-dancer girlfriend Melanie.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. Mark Austin and Julie Etchingham with the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast and all the news and weather in your region.

23:40 Pop Gold. Best of the 70s Vol 1. Another trawl through ITV’s musical archives which today focuses on the 1970s an era of sideburns, flares and Ford Capris.

00:40 Gary Barlow and Friends. Gary Barlow is joined by some superstar friends including Peter Kay, James Corden, Mark Owen, JLS and Nicole Scherzinger for a musical spectacular at the Manchester Apollo.

01:40 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada. 12:00 The Restoration Man.

13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad. 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Coach Trip. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:55 Party Election Broadcast. 21:00 Three in a Bed. 22:00 24 Hours in A and E. 23:00 First Dates. 00:00 One Born Every Minute. 01:05 16 Kids and Counting. 02:05 Mary Portas: Secret Shopper.

03:00 Film - It’s Kind of a Funny Story (12). 04:45 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:35 Deal or No Deal.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess.

08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends.

08:45 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland.

09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff.

12:10 The Hotel Inspector. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime.

13:15 Mysteries of the Bible. 14:15 Home and Away.

14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS: New Orleans. 16:15 Film - Deadly Revenge. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 19:55 Party Election Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats. 20:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors. 21:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 22:00 OAPs Behaving Badly. 23:00 Grand Theft Auto: UK. 00:00 40 Kids by 20 Women. 01:00 Nanna Love: 50 Shades of Granny. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 The Killer Next Door: Countdown to Murder. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 The Great Artists. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – it’s the football commentator known as ‘Motty’, John Motson.

18.05 The Beach Party 2010 – Another blast from the past as we recall the day of beach music from Torrevieja.

19.30 The Passion – A television adaptation of a disturbing award winning short story featuring Raquel Peña – filmed in Torrevieja.

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2ND APRIL

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 The Sheriffs are Coming. 12:45 Fake Britain. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:40 BBC Regional News. 14:45 The Edge. 15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman. 17:15 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News. 20:00 The One Show.

20:30 EastEnders. Kat attempts to move on with her life, but her day doesn’t go to plan. The tension grows between the Carters when they receive some upsetting news.

21:00 MasterChef. Cookery competition. In the final heat, five more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be MasterChef Champion 2015. Firstly, the contestants are given just one hour and fifteen minutes to dazzle the judges when they are asked to cook their calling card, a practised dish that represents just who they are as a cook and showcases their talent.

Next is a twist on the infamous invention test - the reinvention test. The hopefuls are given the main ingredient from their calling card dish as well as access to the larder. Using that same ingredient they must reinvent the dish to create a brand new plate of food. Finally, the cooks have to cook a menu that will impress not just John and Gregg but also three past MasterChef winners and finalists. This time, 2014’s final three are back - champion Ping Coombes and finalists Jack Lucas and Luke Owen return to give their verdicts.

22:00 The Truth About Fat. Science documentary.

Fat has a reputation as public health enemy number one. But is it really the devil we think? Recent headlines suggest that we may have got it all wrong, and that fat may not be as bad as we’ve long believed. Dr Saleyha Ahsan cuts through the confusion and reveals the surprising science of fat. She discovers that eating fat isn’t the only culprit behind the nation’s everexpanding waistline and investigates some startling new research that suggests some saturated fats might even be good for our health. A group of nine volunteers take Salehya’s Big Fat Challenge to investigate the strange things that happen to our body and mind if we stop eating fat entirely. And Saleyha discovers the

fat hidden in sea water that could make the food of the future a lot healthier. This programme shows how we can be smarter about fat if we know which ones we should really be eating and how much is good for us.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

23:25 BBC Regional News. The latest regional news, sport and weather.

23:45 Question Time. David Dimbleby presents topical debate from Grays in Essex.

00:45 This Week. Andrew Neil presents a political review of the week with Michael Portillo and Diane Abbott.

01:30 Skiing Weatherview. 01:35 BBC News.

BBC2 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:20 Flog it! Trade Secrets. 08:50 Flog it! Trade Secrets. 09:20 Operation Meet the Street. 10:05 Great British Garden Revival.

11:05 Gardeners’ World. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Cagney and Lacey. 14:45 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge. 15:30 Floyd’s American Pie. 16:00 Wogan: The Best of. 16:45 Are You Being Served?

17:15 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:45 Hi-De-Hi. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Portillo’s State Secrets. 20:00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. 21:00 Coast Australia. 21:50 Nature’s Weirdest Events. 22:00 Banished. 23:00 Inside No 9. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Strangeways. 01:20 Panorama. 01:50 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 O’Brien. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:20 Party Political Broadcast by the UK Independence Party. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Doug gives Laurel a wake up call.

Adam begs Aaron for help. Rachel is left disappointed

by Jai. 21:00 The ITV Leaders’ Debate. The First Election Debate on ITV in 2010 made broadcasting history, and

was the most watched factual programme of any kind during that year, with more than nine million viewers throughout its 90-minute duration. This year ITV News anchor Julie Etchingham will host a live, two-hour debate between party leaders as the 2015 General Election campaign gets under way. The leaders will have the opportunity to each in turn answer questions that are asked direct by members of the studio audience, before the floor is opened up to a period of free flowing debate, moderated by Julie Etchingham. The ITV Leaders’ Debate will give viewers the opportunity to see party leaders engaging in debate on significant issues, ahead of what is on course to be the most tightly contested election in recent memory.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. Mark Austin and Mary Nightingale with the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast and all the news and weather in your region.

23:45 The Agenda. ITV News political editor Tom Bradby returns to present the seventh series of the lively topical panel show, kicking off with a live episode following tonight’s leaders’ debate.

00:25 River Monsters. Face Ripper. Angler Jeremy Wade investigates the story of a man who had his face ripped off in a remote Bolivian river, leading to a confrontation with one of his oldest adversaries. Jeremy’s initial thought is that it was the work of piranhas, but they rarely attack unless threatened in some way. A chat with the surgeon who performed the post-mortem on the victim changes his mind. Then an interview with someone who witnessed the attack reveals it was a Red Bellied Piranha - but why the change in the creature’s behaviour? Is there another predator in the river system threatening the piranhas?

01:25 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada. 12:00 The Restoration Man. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad. 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Coach

Trip. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:55 Party Election Broadcast. 21:00 The Supervet. 22:00 Film - Breaking Dawn: Part 1 (12).

00:20 Britain’s Benefit Tenants. 01:25 Raised by Wolves. 01:55 Teens. 02:50 The Secret Millionaire.

03:40 Food Unwrapped. 04:10 Secret Location. 05:05 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess.

08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends.

08:45 Milkshake Monkey. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland.

09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 The Hotel Inspector. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 The Gadget Show. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:10 Film - The Long Shot (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 19:55 Party Election Broadcast by the UK Independence Party. 20:00 The Classic Car Show. 21:00 Caught on Camera. 22:00 Glasgow’s Killing Streets. 23:00 The Mentalist. 23:55 James Bulger: Britain’s Worst Crimes.

00:55 Access.01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 World’s Scariest Animal Attacks. 05:00 Wildlife SOS.05:25 The Great Artists. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with blind Puerto Rican virtuoso guitarist Jose Feliciano.

18.05 Guardamar Discovered – A documentary about the history of this lovely town which was saved from drowning in sand.

18.30 Lets Talk Special – With Joe Egan, a former gipsy who became the sparring partner of Mike Tyson.

19.00 TVM (series) Taylor Video Montage features an eclectic selection of less well known videos from throughout the decades.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:00 David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Peter. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 The Sheriffs are Coming. 12:45 Fake Britain. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:25 BBC Regional News. 14:30 The Edge. 15:15 Escape to the Country. 16:00 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman. 16:45 Flog It. 17:45 Spring’s Supermarket Secrets. 18:45 Pointless. 19:30 BBC News at Six. 19:45 BBC Regional News. 20:00 The One Show.

20:30 A Question of Sport. Sue Barker hosts the lighthearted sports quiz with team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. This show features Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford, World Cup winner Ben Cohen, European Champion gymnast Louis Smith and gold medal-winning cyclist Dani King.

21:00 EastEnders. It’s Good Friday in Walford. Jane

and Ian do their best to remember Lucy but continue to be pressured by Cindy. Kat resorts to drastic measures. Shirley is shocked when she learns the truth, but who will she believe?

21:30 MasterChef. Cookery competition. It is the fourth quarter-final of the series and the four talented heat winners have no time to rest on their laurels as they continue to fight for their place in the competition.

The week’s best amateurs are put through the mill with a seriously daunting test - the critic’s brief. The home

cooks have to impress just one food critic with two dishes. They are given the critic’s brief and must create a main and a pudding based on it. This time, the brief has been set by food critic William Sitwell. At the end of this quarter-final, three cooks will go through to Knockout Week, taking another step closer to being crowned MasterChef Champion 2015. For one, their MasterChef dream will be over.

22:00 Eurovision’s Greatest Hits. Graham Norton and Eurovision 2013 presenter Petra Mede host a special concert to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest. The event features some of the contest’s most iconic songs performed by their original artists, including Brotherhood of Man, Johnny Logan, Dana International, Lordi and reigning winner Conchita. Iconic interval act Riverdance make an appearance too. Other winners amongst the 15 performers from 13 countries include Nicole, Loreen, Herreys, Dima Bilan, the Olsen Brothers, Anne-Marie David, Bobbysocks and Emmelie de Forest. Rosa Lopez performs a medley of some of Spain’s best Eurovision entries, while Natasha St-Pier represents France with one of the country’s biggest Eurovision hits, Je N’ai Que Mon Ame. The programme is a coproduction between the BBC and the European Broadcasting Union and will be broadcast in over 20 countries.

23:30 BBC News at Ten. The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

23:50 BBC Regional News. The latest regional news, sport and weather.

00:00 Would I Lie to You?. Rob Brydon hosts the eighth series of the comedy panel show where celebrity guests reveal amazing stories about themselves, some of which are true and some of which are not.

The aim of the game is to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.

00:30 The Football League Show. Manish Bhasin presents drama from all three divisions of the Football League. As the crucial Easter fixture period gets under way, the featured match comes from the Riverside as Middlesbrough meet relegation-threatened Wigan.

Plus extended highlights from Derby versus Watford and the best of the action as Ipswich entertain Bournemouth.

01:50 EastEnders Omnibus. A chance to catch up on the week’s drama. Phil Mitchell is back in Albert Square, but can Sharon get to the bottom of where he’s been?

03:45 Weather for the Week Ahead. 03:50 BBC News.

BBC2 07:00 Flog it! Trade Secrets. 07:30 Film - City Beneath The Sea (U). 09:00 The Gospel of John. 10:00 Wanted Down Under. 11:00 Film - Easter Parade (U). 12:40 Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole. 13:10 Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole. 13:40 Film - The Game Plan (U).

15:25 Wogan: The Best of. 16:10 Are You Being Served? 16:40 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:10 Hi-De-Hi. 18:00 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Portillo’s State Secrets.

19:30 Eggheads. 20:00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer Revisits.

21:00 An Island Parish. 21:30 Gardeners’ World. 22:00 Springwatch. 23:00 The Clare Balding Show. 23:30 Goodness Gracious Me: Reunion Special. 00:00 Harry and Paul’s Story of the Twos. 01:00 Film - Anita and Me (12). 02:30 Question Time. 03:30 Nelson: In His Own Words. 04:30 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Dino Dan. 07:10 Dino Dan. 07:25 Nerds and Monsters. 07:45 Sooty. 08:00 Good Morning Britain.

09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 Murder, She Wrote. 11:25 Columbo. 13:30 O’Brien. 14:25 ITV News and Weather.

14:40 All Star Family Fortunes. 15:25 Judge Rinder.

16:30 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:30 Tipping Point.

18:30 The Chase. 19:30 ITV Regional News . 19:40 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Val tries to put things right with Darren. Laurel gives Rhona cause for concern. Jai is forced to ask Rachel for help.

20:30 Coronation Street. Faye delivers a bombshell to Anna. Furious David warns Sarah to stay away from Callum. Has Carla got herself a deal?

21:00 Barging Round Britain with John Sergeant.

Series in which John Sergeant sets off on a rich and colourful voyage along the eight best canal journeys Britain has to offer, exploring their extraordinary stories as he goes.

21:30 Coronation Street. Faye’s labour is quite the ordeal for all concerned. Sarah flirts with danger. Who will give Carla technical assistance?

22:00 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive. Bear Grylls presents the final of the series in which a group of celebrities face a 12-day survival mission through the rainforest of Costa Rica. Now there are only three celebrities left, and they must fight it out to be crowned Bear’s Mission Survivor.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. Rageh Omaar

with the latest headlines from around the world.

Followed by a national weather forecast and all the news and weather in your region.

23:15 Film - A Fish Called Wanda (15). Offbeat black comedy in which a con artist uses her female charms to steal a stash of jewels from her gangster boyfriend, taking advantage of his henchman and a lawyer - with whom she later falls in love - to realise her cunning plan. The group’s various criminal escapades are often complicated by the presence of a hapless mobster, whose mission to kill an elderly witness proves increasingly hard. Starring: John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin, Maria Aitken, Tom Georgeson 01:15 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory. 11:30 The Big Bang Theory. 12:00 The Simpsons. 14:30 Channel 4 Racing. 17:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Coach Trip. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:30 Unreported World. 20:55 Party Election Broadcast. 21:00 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 22:00 Gogglebox. 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. 00:05 Troy.

01:10 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 01:35 Film - Jackie Brown (15). 04:05 Fargo. 05:00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

05:50 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:55 Secret Location.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess.

08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends.

08:45 Milkshake Monkey. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland.

09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:45 The Hotel Inspector. 13:40 5 News Lunchtime. 13:45 Home and Away. 14:15 Neighbours. 14:50 Film - The Alamo (PG).

18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 Party Election Broadcast by the Scottish National Party. 19:35 D-Day’s Sunken Secrets. 21:00 Secrets of Great British Castles. 22:00 NCIS: New Orleans. 23:00 NCIS. 23:55 Film - Valkyrie (12). 00:50 Access. 02:10 Super Casino. 04:10 War Hero in My Family. 05:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door.

05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with eccentric celebrity chef, TV broadcaster and restaurateur Keith Floyd.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Two more experts share their expertise to make your life in Spain easier.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon talks with one of the Costa’s most respected guitarists, Nick Barker.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series. – Stevie introduces more local artists playing live including Justin Sane, Kinnie Lee and Sunflower Valley.

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07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 Mary Berry Cooks. 13:00 BBC News. 13:10 Football Focus. 13:50 Saturday Sportsday. 14:00 Bargain Hunt.

15:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 17:00 Final Score.

18:15 Film - Rise of the Guardians (PG). Animation.

Unknown to adults, a crack team of mythical beings protects the innocence and wonder of all children. This gang, led by Santa and consisting of Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and Sandman, faces their toughest battle yet with the return of the evil bogeyman Pitch Black.

Pitch wages a war of fear causing less and less kids to believe in the Guardians. With their power diminishing, only sprightly, eternally young Jack Frost can inspire and delight the youth of the world back to happiness.

Starring: Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo 19:40 BBC News. The latest national and international news from the BBC. 19:50 BBC Regional News. The latest regional news, sport and weather.

20:00 The Voice UK. Live Final. Four of the biggest names in music look for a new singing talent, chosen purely on the quality of their voice. The contestants have made it through the blind auditions, battles and knockouts - now only four remain. In the grand final, the power lies with the viewers as the final four artists face the public vote in a bid to be crowned winner of The Voice UK 2015. Each artist performs one solo song, and Sir Tom Jones, Ricky Wilson, Rita Ora and will.i.am perform one song with their remaining artists.

Also featuring performances from Paloma Faith and the Script.

22:10 Casualty. Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Connie continues to fight for her friend who has MND. A man tries to protect himself from his past, while a young woman brings trouble with her dangerous lie.

23:00 The National Lottery Live. The National Lottery Live hosted by Gaby Roslin, including the Lotto and Thunderball draws. Featuring a special performance from Lulu.

23:10 BBC News. The latest national and international news from the BBC. 23:30 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day’s seven Premier League matches. In the lunchtime kick-off, Arsenal host Liverpool in a huge clash in the race for the Champions League places.

Elsewhere, Everton play Southampton, Leicester take on Southampton, Man Utd face Aston Villa, Swansea host Hull, West Brom welcome QPR and Stoke visit Chelsea. Alan Shearer and Ruud Gullit are the studio guests. Followed by National Lottery Update.

00:55 Film - Surrogates (12). Sci-fi thriller. People are living their lives remotely from the safety of their own homes via robotic surrogates - sexy, physically perfect mechanical representations of themselves. It’s an ideal world where crime, pain, fear and consequences don’t exist. When the first murder in years jolts this utopia, FBI agent Greer discovers a vast conspiracy behind the surrogate phenomenon and must abandon his own surrogate, risking his life to unravel the mystery.

Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe, James Francis Ginty, James Cromwell 02:20 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:25 BBC News.

BBC2 07:05 Animal Park. 08:05 The Football League Show.

09:25 Film - The Sword in the Stone (U). 10:40 Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole. 11:10 Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole. 11:40 Fred Dibnah’s Magnificent Monuments. 12:10 The Nature of Britain. 13:00 A Taste of Britain. 13:30 Michel Roux’s Service. 14:30 The A to Z of TV Cooking. 14:35 Talking Pictures. 15:20 Film Wuthering Heights (PG). 17:00 Kew on a Plate. 18:00 Gardeners’ World. 18:30 Easter from King’s. 19:45 Film - The Young Victoria (PG). 21:25 Dad’s Army. 22:00 Monteverdi in Mantua: The Genius of the Vespers.

23:00 QI XL. 23:45 Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule. 00:45 Film - A Beautiful Mind (12). 02:55 Film - Revenge of the Bridesmaids (PG). 04:15 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Bottom Knocker Street. 07:10 Bottom Knocker Street. 07:20 Bottom Knocker Street. 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 07:45 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures.

08:00 Canimals. 08:10 Sooty. 08:25 Share a Story.

08:30 Scrambled. 08:35 Nerds and Monsters. 08:50 Adventure Time. 09:30 Horrid Henry. 09:50 Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 12:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 13:30 ITV News and Weather. 13:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 14:40 Film - The Great St Trinian’s Train Robbery (U). 16:30 Off Their Rockers. 17:00 Big Star’s Little Star. 18:00 Thunderbirds are Go. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:15 ITV News and Weather.

19:30 You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill, denizen of

disasters and sultan of surrealism, passes judgement on viewers’ funny home videos. In today’s show, an SUV gives birth to a pensioner, a penguin poops during a parade and why you should not buy your cat an iPad. Also, a dirty dolphin ruins Harry’s childhood memories.

20:00 Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. The Geordie boys present the last in the current series of the fun-packed entertainment show. Popular actor Olivia Colman is in the booth as this week’s star guest announcer, the winner of this year’s Ant v Dec is announced, Little Ant and Dec meet Wayne Rooney, three more unsuspecting households take part in Singa-Long Live and there is a final, epic End of the Show Show to round off the series.

21:30 You’re Back in the Room. Phillip Schofield is joined by world renowned hypnotist Keith Barry in the game show where five strangers team up to win a potential 25,000 pounds by completing incredibly simple challenges. The only thing standing between them and the cash is their own minds, because they have all been hypnotised. Tonight’s show includes special guests Diversity.

22:35 The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan welcomes award-winning actor and director Ethan Hawke, adventurer Bear Grylls, sports broadcaster Clare Balding and the princess of pop, Kylie Minogue. Live music comes from James Bay. 23:30 ITV News and Weather. Ranvir Singh with the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by national and local weather forecasts.

23:50 Film - Forgetting Sarah Marshall (15).

Romantic comedy. When his girlfriend of five years breaks up with him, a TV composer goes on holiday to Hawaii in the hopes of getting over her - only to discover that she is staying at the same resort with her new rockstar boyfriend, preventing him from moving on. Starring: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, Bill Hader, Liz Cackowski 01:45 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:15 How I Met Your Mother. 07:40 How I Met Your Mother. 08:05 King of Queens . 08:30 King of Queens.

09:00 The Morning Line. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:35 Frasier. 12:05 Frasier. 12:35 The Big Bang Theory. 13:05 The Big Bang Theory. 13:30 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

14:30 Channel 4 Racing. 17:10 Come Dine with Me. 18:15 The Simpsons. 18:45 The Simpsons. 19:10 The Simpsons. 19:40 Channel 4 News. 20:00 The Lakes: Walking Through History. 21:00 The World’s Weirdest Weather. 22:00 End of the World Night. 23:35 Film Knowing (15). 01:55 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. 02:50 Film - French Connection II (18).

C5 07:00 Peppa Pig. 07:05 Bananas in Pajamas. 07:30 Angelina Ballerina. 07:35 Pip Ahoy. 07:45 The Mr. Men Show. 07:55 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. 08:00 Chloe’s Closet. 08:15 Olly the Little White Van. 08:20 Make Way for Noddy. 08:30 Milkshake Monkey. 08:35 Paw Patrol. 08:50 Little Princess. 09:05 Wanda and the Alien. 09:15 Zack and Quack. 09:30 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:45 Jelly Jamm. 10:00 LazyTown.

10:30 Dora and Friends. 10:55 Toby’s Travelling Circus.

11:10 The Mr. Men Show. 11:25 Milkshake! Bop Box. 11:30 SpongeBob Squarepants. 11:48 SpongeBob Squarepants. 12:05 Access. 12:10 Ice Road Truckers.

13:05 Ice Road Truckers. 14:00 Ice Road Truckers.

15:05 Film - The Devil’s Brigade (15). 17:30 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 18:30 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 19:20 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away: Final Demand. 20:15 Police Interceptors. 21:00 5 News Weekend. 21:05 NCIS. 22:00 NCIS. 23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 23:55 Film - Educating Rita (15).

02:05 Super Casino. 04:10 Grand Theft Auto: UK. 05:00 Nanna Love: 50 Shades of Granny. 05:50 Make it Big.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with eccentric celebrity chef, TV broadcaster and restaurateur Keith Floyd.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Two more experts share their expertise to make your life in Spain easier.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon talks with one of the Costa’s most respected guitarists, Nick Barker.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series. – Stevie introduces more local artists playing live including Justin Sane, Kinnie Lee and Sunflower Valley.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

5TH APRIL 07:00 Breakfast. 08:30 Match of the Day. 10:00 David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Peter. 11:00 Live Easter Sunday - From Manchester Cathedral. 12:00 Urbi Et Orbi 2015. 12:25 Bargain Hunt. 13:15 MOTD2 Extra.

14:00 BBC News. 14:15 Film - The Muppets (U). 15:55 Escape to the Country. 16:55 The Truth About Fat. 17:55 Songs of Praise. It’s Easter Sunday. David Grant is visiting a farm where religion and farming come together for the traditional ‘blessing of the lambs’ ceremony. Pam Rhodes joins an open-air baptism on the banks of the River Jordan in Dorset!

18:30 BBC News. The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team.

18:50 BBC Regional News. The latest regional news, sport and weather.

19:00 Countryfile. Norfolk. Matt Baker and Ellie Harrison are in the Brecklands of Norfolk. Matt finds out the important part rabbits play in maintaining the Breckland heath and discovers that it’s the way rabbits graze the heath that makes it so good for one of our rarest visiting birds - the rare stone curlew. Ellie goes on a forage with a difference as she joins the artist raiding old barns for scrap metal to make sculptures with. Ellie also visits the mysterious Grime’s Graves, the remains of Neolithic flint mines going back 6,000 years. She is shown how to make a flint tool, Neolithic style.

20:00 Antiques Roadshow. Belton House. The Antiques Roadshow visits Belton House in Lincolnshire. Fiona Bruce welcomes visitors to Belton House and casts an admiring glance at the family silver before the specialists start spotting treasures, including a bronze sculpture of Joan of Arc and an original jewellery design by Carl Faberge.

21:00 Michael Mcintyre’s Easter Night at the Coliseum. In this Easter special, award-winning comedian Michael McIntyre hosts a night of entertainment from the Coliseum in the heart of London’s theatreland. Michael is joined by a line-up of fellow comedians, singing superstars and speciality acts.

22:00 Poldark. Drama set in Cornwall in the 1780s, based on the novels by Winston Graham. Demelza gives birth and resolves to help Verity reconcile with Captain Blamey. Ross welcomes old friend Dr Dwight Enys to Cornwall, and Francis’ persistent gambling

threatens the security of all he holds dear.

23:00 BBC News. The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

23:20 BBC Regional News. The latest regional news, sport and weather.

23:30 Match of the Day 2. Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day’s two Premier League fixtures. In the lunchtime kick-off Champions League hopefuls Tottenham visit struggling Burnley at Turf Moor. The sides have already met three times this season, with Tottenham winning the league fixture at White Hart Lane before prevailing after a replay in an FA Cup third round tie. In the day’s other match, Sunderland host Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby. The Black Cats boast a brilliant recent record against their bitter rivals, having won the last four league matches between the sides for the first time in the 116-year history of the fixture. There’s also a chance to see all the goals and major incidents from Saturday’s seven matches.

00:30 Film - Son of Rambow (12). Comedy set in 1980s England. Two young boys from very different backgrounds, inspired by viewing action movie First Blood, join forces to make a thrilling Film - of their own. Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Bill Milner, Jessica Hynes, Anna Wing, Will Poulter, Tallulah Evans 02:00 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:05 BBC News.

BBC2 07:05 Gardeners’ World. 07:35 Countryfile. 08:35 Beechgrove Garden. 09:05 The Gospel of John. 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 11:30 Back in Time for Dinner. 12:30 Michel Roux’s Service. 13:30 Michel Roux’s Service. 14:30 Film - King of Kings (U). 17:05 Flog It. 17:50 Film - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (12). 19:35 Pompidou. 20:00 Springwatch. 22:00 Louis Theroux. 23:00 Bluestone 42. 23:30 Jack Dee - So What? Live. 00:30 Film - Invincible (PG). 02:10 Film Hooper (PG). 03:45 Countryfile. 04:40 Holby City.

05:40 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Bottom Knocker Street. 07:10 Bottom Knocker Street. 07:20 Bottom Knocker Street. 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 07:45 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures.

08:00 Canimals. 08:10 Sooty. 08:25 Share a Story.

08:30 Scrambled. 08:35 Nerds and Monsters. 08:50 The Aquabats! Super Show. 09:30 Horrid Henry. 09:50

Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 12:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 13:35 ITV News and Weather.

13:45 Murder, She Wrote. 14:40 River Monsters. 15:10 Film - Agent Cody Banks (12). 17:05 Reggie and Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached. 18:05 Catchphrase.

19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:10 ITV News and Weather.

19:30 The Chase: Celebrity Special. Bradley Walsh hosts another celebrity edition of the hit quiz show in which four famous faces take on the Chaser, one of Britain’s finest quiz brains, in a bid to win thousands of pounds for charity. Contestants this time are Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford, Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph, Emmerdale’s Matt Wolfenden and football presenter and analyst Chris Kamara.

20:30 Off Their Rockers. Comedy show which features fearless senior citizens playing pranks on the public with the aid of hidden cameras. Today, Barry gets hygiene tips, Dave performs a strange act of kindness and Seb tries his hand at arm wrestling.

21:00 Vera. Changing Tides. Crime drama series. DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the death of a young woman in a suspicious fire that rips through a coastal holiday park. Three cabins are destroyed and the body of a woman is found inside. Park owner Jim Viner returns with his daughter Claire from a weekend away and suspects that the body is his sister Deena but cannot explain why she was there and not at the family home. When Vera discovers that Deena was locked in her cabin, she knows this is more than just an accident. Supported by her trusted team - DS Aiden Healy, DC Bethany Whelan and DC Kenny Lockhart - Vera must use all her tenacity and instinct to expose the deep rift at the heart of this fractured family and ultimately discover the truth behind Deena’s tragic fate.

23:00 ITV News and Weather. Ranvir Singh with the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by national and local weather forecasts.

23:20 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive. Bear Grylls presents the final of the series in which a group of celebrities face a 12-day survival mission through the rainforest of Costa Rica. Now there are only three celebrities left, and they must fight it out to be crowned Bear’s Mission Survivor.

00:20 The Nation’s Favourite 70s Number One. The series turns its spotlight on that most magical era in musical history, the 1970s, when pop was at its most glamorous 01:40 The Store. 03:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:15 ITV Nightscreen.

07:05 How I Met Your Mother. 07:30 How I Met Your Mother. 07:55 How I Met Your Mother. 08:15 How I Met Your Mother. 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 14:30 The Big Bang Theory. 14:55 The Big Bang Theory. 15:25 The Simpsons. 15:55 Film - Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (U). 17:40 Film - Hop (U).

19:30 Channel 4 News. 20:00 Three in a Bed. 21:00 Great Canal Journeys. 22:00 Indian Summers. 23:05 Gogglebox. 00:10 Film - The Angels’ Share (15). 02:00 Film - Qissa (12). 03:50 Come Dine with Me. C5 07:00 Peppa Pig. 07:05 Angelina Ballerina. 07:20 Pip Ahoy. 07:30 The Mr. Men Show. 07:40 Chloe’s Closet.

07:55 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:00 Make Way for Noddy. 08:15 Paw Patrol. 08:25 Little Princess. 08:40 Wanda and the Alien. 08:55 Zack and Quack. 09:15 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:30 Jelly Jamm.

09:45 LazyTown. 10:15 Dora and Friends. 10:45 Thomas and Friends: Tale of the Brave. 11:55 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2015. 13:05 Film Patch Adams (12). 15:20 Film - Baby Boom (PG). 17:25 Film - Fairy Tale: A True Story (U). 19:15 5 News Weekend. 19:20 Film - Kelly’s Heroes (PG). 22:00 Film - Hummingbird (15). 00:10 Film - Blitz (18). 02:10 Super Casino. 04:10 The Gadget Show. 05:00 House Doctor.

05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 Make it Big.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with actress, author and columnist Joan Collins – probably one of Britain’s best known celebs.

18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – a selection of events, people and places around the Costa Blanca.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) Simon is with local writer and social commentator Dave Bull plus seasoned Welsh entertainer Paul Christie 19.30 Learn The Lingo – Join the lovely Martine continues her crusade to teach people Spanish.

19.45 The Wedding Show – the right reverend can bring humour, personality, and life to your service.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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Calling all Community Presidents. Is your Community suffering from late payments or non paying debtors? Let us recover them on your behalf. No upfront fees or hidden costs. Just a simple call to 0034 915 03 0025 or email info@ccdr.eu. This is a no fee service. (69154) DFS furniture offering local products, manufactured by craftsmen and designed to cope with the Spanish climate. Visit our extensive showroom in San Javier.

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Direct from the new satellite with no monthly fees. HD systems fully installed from 360 euro, system upgrades and maintenance. Full HD Spaorts and Movie packages available. Call 671 827 585 or you can email me at arcadia-tvastra2@ymail.com w w w. a r c a d i a - s a t e l l i t e . c o m (69156) ELECTRICAL SERVICES AND call outs, Domestic or Commercial Costa Blanca South area, contact Paul on 634311070 and Whatsapp (141434)

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Sunday Services at 11am with Junior Church, Communion 1st Sunday of the month. We worship at C/Urbano 23 in Torrevieja. Call 966 799 273.

Web at www.icatorrevieja.org (69150) The Torrevieja Christian Fellowship is a multi-national, English-speaking, Evangelical Church made up of ordinary people from Torrevieja and the surrounding districts on the Costa Blanca. Sunday Worship is held at 10.30am in our premises on Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68 in Torrevieja. Call 966 700 391 for info. (69152)

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Pets Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (69083)

Situations Vacant Busy Bar, Restaurant in Santiago de la Ribera. We are seeking both a chef and a waiter for an immediate start. Previous experience necessary. Call 632 629 099.

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La Siesta Evangelical Church, opposite the Flamingo Childrens Water Park. 1st and 3rd Sunday 9.30 am Sunday Service, 2nd Sunday 11am Service of Worship and Sunday School, 4th Sunday Holy Communion and Sunday School, 5th Sunday 11am Family Service. Wedding blessings, Baptisms and Funerals. Contact Pastor Keith Brown on 666 180 108: pastorlasiesta@gmail.com. www.Lasiestaevangelicalchurch. org (69149) International Christian Assembly An Evangelical Church made up

I am a Mother of three children and a Primary School teacher with 25 years experience in teaching children aged 4-10 years. I am hard working, reliable and speak English. I can help with English, Maths and homework and I can cover all of the Orihuela Costa area. I have excellent references available. Please E mail me at costablancavista@gmail.com (69131) LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH IN 6 MONTHS GUARANTEED, CERTIFIED US TEACHER.619 343 633 (69172)

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Property for Rent MAR MENOR/PLAYA HONDA 2 Bed 1 bath, spacious 1st floor apartment. Separate kitchen, spacious lounge with patio doors leading to a large balcony with storage cupboard, UKTV, communal pool, walking distance to beach 400 pcm including an allowance for bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 TORREVIEJA/URB PARQUE DE LAS NACIONES. 2 bed, 1 bath upper apartment in a peaceful residential area of low rise buildings. Property consists of lounge/diner, open plan kitchen, making the apartment very light and airy, double bedroom, twin room, full family bathroom and private roof terrace with all day sun. 400 euros including bills.

966 772 553 PLAYA FLAMENCA/LAS CHISMOSAS. Large 3 bed 3 bath townhouse with modern furnishings. Lounge diner with feature fireplace, guest bathroom, good sized separate kitchen, separate utility room, 3 double bedrooms, one en-suite, family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and double sink, Sat TV, tiled gardens front and back, communal pool. 525 euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553

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Separate kitchen.Lounge. 3 Terraces. Quiet urbanisation.

Communal pool. 450 Euro including bills. 645 335 589.

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JACARILLA. 3 Bed, 2 bath apartment. Good sized separate kitchen with external patio off, balcony with lovely views over orange groves. UK TV, air-con, communal pool 395 euros pcm including bills. Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 VISTABELLA GOLF Large 2 bed 2 bath apartment on the golf course. Fitted with air-con and wall heaters for maximum comfort. Separate fully fitted, modern kitchen. Spacious lounge with TV and satellite system. Good size bedrooms, one with ensuite.

Outside is a large patio area with storage cupboard. Furnished to a high standard. There is also a lift for easy access to the apartment.

Walking distance to bars, restaurants and shops!

JUST REDUCED 395 euros inc. bills.

Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (69187) FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living.

Door to hallway has 2nd bedroom leading off. Good sized separate kitchen which is fully equipped and has galleria leading off. Lounge diner has patio doors with a good sized balcony.

Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool. 375 euros pcm, including bills. Call us on 966 772 553 PLAYA FLAMENCA/LAS CHISMOSAS. South facing, spacious 3 bed 3 bath townhouse.

Lounge/diner with feature fireplace, guest bathroom, good sized separate kitchen, separate utility room, 3 double bedrooms, one en-suite, family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and double sink, Sat TV, tiled gardens front and back, communal pool. 525 euros per month, inclusive of allowance for bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (69186)

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(69143) 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach.149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860.

(91768) 3 bed, 2 bath semi-detached townhouse in the heart of La Zenia.

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

Fully furnished with air-conditioning. Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (91773) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout.

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820) Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos. With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking. 89,950 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91779) LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Fully-furnished.

Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor. Reduced for quick sale. 125.500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569. (90187) Beautiful Semi detached villa located in Torreta Florida, 3 bed, 2 bath,garage, large plot, lovely garden area, fully furnished and walking distance to Torrevieja city. Must view tel. 966-73-0057.

Euro 217000 (109105) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552) A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories.

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a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun. Well worth viewing. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860. (101554) These front line 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments start from 106.000 Euro, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances. Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach. These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses. Call +34 96 897 1860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line! (100861) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon.

Lovely furniture and well maintained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. EURO 149950. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath top floor apartment, sea views of the beautiful La Zenia Beach, 280 mt2 property, 30 mt2 Terrace, private solarium upstairs (as big as the property), lovely commu. pool with artificial grass, great opportunity for investment or permanent living. A few meters from the beach and all amenities.

Price: 298.700 Euros. Call 96673-00-57. (139984) Beautiful ground floor apartment in Playa Flamenca, 2 bed 2 bath in a gated community. Tropical gardens and lovely swimming pool area, tennis court, basket court & children play area. Air cond. in all rooms, 127 m2 terrace, interrior m2: 87m2. Fully furnished. Price: 125.000 Euros.

To view please call: 96-673-0057. (139970) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition.

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apartments in the area. Call 96 897 1860. Euro 120000 (101132)

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It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel 966 73 0057 (101156) Two bed, one bath first floor apartment in La Zenia. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking, and beautiful views of the communal pool and the Med. The property is in a perfect location for walking to the beach and the new La Zenia Boulevard shopping precinct.Reduced price for quick sale!: 80.000 Euros. Tel 96 897 1860. (101159) This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low community fees.Reduced price!. Call 968 971 860. Euro 177000 (101510) Top floor duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, sat TV and open kitchen. Sold furnished. Large solarium with sea views, shaded terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 85000 Euro.

Call 96 897 1860. (101524) Now reduced by 10.000 Euro for a quick sale. Stunning 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in the heart of Cabo Roig beachside. Furnished. A/C and sat TV. Underground parking. Incredible pool and sea views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach and all amenities. Euro 135,950. Call 968 971 860. (100887) 2 bed, 1 bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and satellite TV. Walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach. Off road parking and use of a communal pool.

95,000.00 EUR. Call 637 227 385 for further information.

(100884) 2 bed, 1 bath South-facing apartment. Overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony. Fully furnished with A/Con and sat TV. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig. Walking dis-

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Call 968 971 860. (101123) Beautiful ground floor apartment.

Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.EUR219,950 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297)

Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom.

Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290)

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2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. For viewing contact: 96673-00-57.

Euro 128000 (109130) Large apartment in Punta Prima, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large ter-

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Euro 148000 (109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Rocio del Mar at Punta Prima, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities. Contact: 96673-00-57.

Euro 148000 (109515) Beautiful property; 2 bed plus conservatory, 2 bath, in a gated urbanization with lovely green areas and 2 comm. pools, air cond. Large solarium, 80 mt2 corner plot. Very well mantained, 3 min. from Habaneras shopping centre. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. Euro 115950 (109523) Semi-Detacthed property in La Torreta Florida, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 400 m2 plot , large terrace, lake views from the large solarium, sunny all year round, garage (possible 3rd bedroom), central heating, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57.

Euro 147000 (109518) Detached property close to Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot, quite area, garage, lovely swimmingpool. Contact for viewing: 96673-00-57.

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SABA WINTER TRIPLES RESULTS AND TABLES FOR MONDAY 16 MARCH

ENTERPRISE DIVISION San Luis Trekkers 95 (8) Emerald Isle Titans 91 (6) Vistabella Albatrosses 120 (12) Greenlands Sycamores 89 (2) Greenlands Maples 98 (7) San Miguel Pulsars 104 (7) La Marina Explorers 107 (10) San Miguel Meteors 95 (4) San Luis Klingons 91 (4) Quesada Pearls 115 (10)

P W D L San Luis Klingons 18 69 4 35 Quesada Pearls 18 71 5 32 Vistabella Albatrosses 18 63 5 40 La Marina Explorers 18 61 2 45 San Miguel Meteors 18 60 2 46 San Miguel Pulsars 18 46 3 59 Emerald Isle Titans 18 44 2 62 Greenlands Maples 18 40 5 63 San Luis Trekkers 18 39 4 65 Greenlands Sycamores # 18 29 4 75 # 2 ) deducted for failing to field a full side

O/W 17 14.5 14 12 9 8 4 4.5 6 1

Diff 597 483 292 86 93 -186 -296 -239 -297 -533

Pts 176 176 159 148 140 111 98 94 94 62

DISCOVERY DISCOVERY DIVISION Monte Mar Matadors 105 (6) La Marina Pathfinders 82 (4) San Miguel Comets 94 (6) Country BFlamingos 122 (11) Monte Mar Toreadors 141 (12)

La Marina Astronauts 111 (8) La Siesta Apollos 116 (10) La Siesta Pioneers 101 (8) Horadada Falcons 77 (3) El Rancho Broncos 83 (2)

P W D La Siesta Apollos 18 70 5 Monte Mar Matadors 18 73 2 Country Bowls Flamingos 18 59 5 La Marina Pathfinders 18 56 4 San Miguel Comets 18 50 3 Monte Mar Toreadors 18 50 5 La Marina Astronauts 18 47 2 Horadada Falcons 18 43 6 La Siesta Pioneers # 18 37 5 El Rancho Broncos * 18 35 3 * 1 point deducted for reporting infringement # 2 ) deducted for failing to field a full side

L O/W 33 16 33 14 44 12 48 9 55 8.5 53 7.5 59 6.5 59 7 66 3.5 70 6

Diff 490 460 115 -7 4 -75 -85 -54 -328 -520

Pts 177 176 147 134 120 120 109 106 84 84

V OYAGER OYAGER DIVISION Vistabella Eagles 72 (1) Emerald Isle Moonrakers 87 (4) La Siesta Sputniks 66 (2 ) Quesada Diamonds 116 (10 ) Mazarron Mariners 115 (10 )

San Luis Romulans 129 (13) San Luis Vulcans 115 (10) Vistabella Drivers 142 (2) Emerald Isle Neptunes 101 (4) Greenlands Chestnuts 97 (4)

P W D L Vistabella Drivers 18 78 2 28 San Luis Romulans 18 67 6 35 Emerald Isle Neptunes * 18 64 2 42 Quesada Diamonds 18 55 4 49 Mazarron Mariners # 18 46 4 58 San Luis Vulcans 18 47 3 58 La Siesta Sputniks 18 44 5 59 Emerald Isle Moonrakers # 18 44 3 61 Vistabella Eagles # 18 38 4 66 Greenlands Chestnuts # 18 38 5 65 # 2 ) deducted for failing to field a full side * 1 point deducted for reporting infringement

O/W 17 15 13.5 9 8.5 6 7.5 4 6.5 3

Diff 738 335 405 56 -59 -202 -256 -410 -295 -312

Pts 192 170 156 132 111 109 108 97 91 85

Saturday 21st March, MonteMar held the Bernard Pearce Trophy, The Winners were Bab's Cager, Terry, Bill Webster.

Wednesday 25th March, MonteMar were at Home in the last Winter League match of the season to La Siesta, Winning on 3 and Drawing on 1 Rink, Plus Winning the Berleen.

Sue Kemp, Wendy Oxley, Colin Armitage, Skip Brian Zelin 1616.Geraldine Fisher, Denise Ashberry, Ronnie Cairns, Skip Dave Melville 21-15. Stan Routledge, Keith Simpson, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley 21-10. Jill Albutt, Mike Farrelly, Tony Finan, Skip Gordon Fisher 32-12. Shots, MonteMar 106 - La Siesta 70. Pts, MonteMar 9 - La Siesta 3.

Berleen, Jan Webster, Ethal Finan, Bill Webster, Skip David Eades 26-5.

For further information about MonteMar Bowls and Social Club, contact Press Officer Brian 966790606, or at www.montemarbowls.com and at info@montemarbowls.com also on Facebook.

Vistabella Bowls Report

La Siesta Bowls Club

All internal Competition's have now been completed, The winners are as Follows.

Ladies Singles, Sue Kemp (see pic above) Mens Singles, Roy Mercer (see pic right) Ladies Pairs, Lynne Armitage - Joan Harding.

Mens Pairs, John Albutt - Brian Zelin.

Mixed Trips, Jan Webster - Idwal Roberts - Roy Mercer.

Mixed Fours, Rowena Good - Sue Bounds - Idwal Roberts - Roy Mercer.

All the above Qualify for the Champion of Champions in April.

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By Lynne Bishop The success continues, our Federated four's Vikings have come tops in their league after a final win of 6-2 against Horadada in a re-arranged game. Well done to Captain Charlie and also to all the other team Captains for leading Vistabella to three promotions, an outstanding performance!

Winter League. This week we hopped on to the coach for the long trek up to Javea and what a great match it was to end the league with, one win of 16-14, one defeat of 16-13 and three drawn rinks, it was so so close, we were elated to come away with five points. A certain lady namely Maggie Furness was celebrating a special birthday which called for a good sing song all the way home...sorry San Miguel (our fellow passengers) if we deafened you! Mustn't forget to mention Ann Marie Stevenson who will be celebrating the big 50 on the 29th, still a youngster, let the party begin!

Last Sunday we played host to Torpoint BC and on Tuesday Monifeth BC will be joining us, hope you all have a really enjoyable game.

This weekend is the Vistabella Open, good luck to one & all, hope the weather is kind.

Earlier in the week we held our AGM and I would like on behalf of all the members to welcome our newly elected Officers on to the committee, Club Captain Tony French. Vice-Captain Neil Burrows. Secretary Lin Watkins. Finance Sec. Mike Regan. Competition Sec. Ian Kenyon.

Match Sec. Barbara Brown. Membership Sec. Sue Norris. Social Sec. Sandra Burrows. Committee members - Ann Marie Stevenson & Maureen Foulcer. Federation Rep. Barry Norris.

Thank you to the outgoing Officers for their hard work during the past year.

Vistabella send their condolences to Sheila Cammack and family for the sad loss of Ron, he was a personal friend to some of our members, lots of happy memories.

For more information on Vistabella BC please call in, you will be made very welcome or contact Captain Tony French, Tel. 966 924 978

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB Internal Comps, 20th-22nd mar.

The Champions Are as Follows: Men's 2 woods; Frank Close: Ladies 2 woods; Sandra Kavanagh.

Ladies 4 woods; Mary Whitlock: Men's 4 woods; Frank Close: Ladies pairs; Mary Whitlock & Margaret Breen: Men's Pairs; John Jarvis & Jim Mulloy: The Luke Burke; Frank Close: The Seamus Moran; Robin Adams & Brian Kavanagh: Mixed Pairs; Glenda O'Dell & Jim Mulloy: Pick & Mix; Glenda O'Dell & Brian Kavanagh : Mixed Trips; Lyn Hawkins, Brian Smith & Frank King: Mixed rinks; Len Fisher, Ted Eldred, Marilyn Shatwell & Mo Thomas.

26th mar, The Emerald Isle played our regular (very) Friendly, against the Royal British Legion @ San Luis, as allways it was a very close match, played in a competitive but friendly spirit. The E.I. Won on 3

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rinks & drew on one. Shots, 103-84. Points 9-5. E.I. Winners were: Frank Close, Robin Adams & Dave Close (17-8). Don Martin, Pete Creswell & Alan Clasper. (24-16).

Sandra Kavanagh, Yvonne Mallaburn & Marion Willicott (21-14). Margaret Riley, Graham Roberts & Linda Vincent got the draw (14 all). A good Emerald Isle win for Our 1st time CAPTAIN , Dave Close, Thank you the Legion for a good game.

Fed 4s 19th mar. Great result for the E.I. v Country Bowls. Winning by 2 rinks to 1, & 47- 37.shots. Points 6-2. E.I. Winners: Marilyn Shatwell, Graham Roberts, Gerald Shatwell & Keith Jolliffe (20-9).

Chris Ayling , John Pooley, Frank Close & Jim Mulloy. 18-13.

By Norman Adcroft On the weekend 14th – 15th March, La Siesta held the finals of the Club Champions which go forward to the Champions of Champions commencing the 13th to the 18th April. Winners were as follows; (Winners first) LADIES SINGLES Pat Harman v Sue Jordan MENS SINGLES Gary Thorpe v Alan Barton MIXED SINGLES Mike Kelly v Gary Thorpe LADIES PAIRS Joy Gardiner, Jean Cooper v Bernadette McDonnell, Carol Thorpe MENS PAIRS John Taylor, Harold Charleton v Jim Hudson, Alan Barton MIXED PAIRS Jean and Norman Murphy v Alex Morrice, Val Dalton MIXED TRIPS Sheila and Roy Millward, Jean Cooper v Jeannie Clements, Brian Gardiner, Colin Lloyd MIXED FOURS Sheila Chorley, Jim Hudson, John Ball, Dave Livesey v Joy Gardiner, Alan Barton, Brian Gardiner, Jean Cooper.

25th March saw our last game of the season for the Winter League and unfortunately only managed to win one and draw one. Pat Baylis, Peter Knapp, Sue Jordan, Pat Harman 17-16, and our drawn rink, Jo Elkin, John Moss, Vic Moore, with Gary Thorpe 16-16. Thank you to Irene Mangan, Jean & Norman Murphy and Dawn & John Taylor, who stood in at the last minute. I should like to thank all the players for their support, especially Mike and Pat and all those who turned out for the team at the last minute. We did not have such a good season, but everyone tried their best and that's all one can ask Looking forward to next season.

25th March saw our last game of the season for the Winter League and unfortunately, we only won one rink and drew another. Pat Baylis, Peter Knapp, Sue Jordan, Pat Harman 17-16, and drew one, Jo ?Elkin, John Moss, Vic Moore, with Gary Thorpe 16 -16. Thank you to Irene Mangan, Jean & Norman Murphy and Dawn & John Taylor, who stood in at the last minute. I should like to thank all the players for their support, especially Mike and Pat and all those who turned out for the team at the last minute. We did not have such a good season, but everyone tried their best and that's all one can ask. Looking forward to next season.

Chicken and Egg 26th March. Chicken Dennis, Wine Leon Ceusterans, Eggs Fred Trott and Frank Mac.

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LIMEBAR GOLF SOCIETY, ORIHUELA COSTA

The golf societies venue for the 26th March 2015 was held at the Vistabella Golf Course.

Eighteen or so members teed-off on a fine but rather cold and windy day. The course was in good condition and played well, however the scores were hampered in the tricky wind conditions.

The competition was in the stapleford format and the scores recorded are as follows.

Nearest the Presidents Drive was won by Dave

Railton, Nearest the pin in 2 on the 10th hole (par 4) was Digger. Nearest the pin on the 15 hole (par 3) was Mike Heighway. Nearest the pin in 3 on the 18th hole (par 5) was Mike Heighway.

It was decided to to award the results with a blind pairs score card draw resulting in: 4th Place Les Thwaites and John McGregor with a combined score of 46 points. 3rd Place Digger and Barry Shawyer with a combined score of 48 points.

2nd Place Pat Heaney and Ken Sutton with a combined score of 52 points. 1st Place Dave Everson and Mike Heighway with a combined score of 59 points. The outright winner of the Presidents Trophy was Mike Heighway.

A very good day of golf in pleasant company, with thanks to the committee for organising the event and the bar staff for providing the meal.

CLAPTONS GOLF SOCIETY By Kevin Williams La Peraleja welcomed us for our March Society day. Due to the threat of very bad weather, numbers were a little low. We were lucky the rain stayed away, but the very high winds and cold conditions made for a hard day’s golf, as was reflected in the scores. Everybody was glad to get back to the Clubhouse afterwards.

Overall Winner: Dave Pretty (26 points) Gold Winner: Tony Stead (24 points) Silver Winner: Brian Abbott (23 points) Nearest The Pin: 2nd No-one, 9th Mike Hilderbrand, 12th Mike Hilderbrand, 16th Brian Abbott

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GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB The winter season draws to a close!

SABA League ENTERPRISE DIV. The SYCAMORES were away to VB Albatrosses, the result was a win for VB 12-2 with shots 120 to 89. BRM was Joan Oliver, Eileen Merrick & Skip Dave Webb 24- 5 The MAPLES at home to SM Pulsars managed a drawn match 7 all. Three rinks to Maples and one drawn but shot points to Pulsars. BRM Phil Lockley, David Fryatt & Skip Marilyn Fryatt (2313).

Federated Fours League. The final matches for the BULLS & BEARS are: BULLS away to SM Choctaws, 2 points to Bulls and 6 to SM Winning rink was Brian Tomlin, Steve Hibberd, Mel Brown & Skip Steve Cantley( 18-16) The BEARS also got 2 points away to LM. Winning rink was Fred Tilley, Jean Giddings, Bobbie Vanner & Skip Vic Mahomet (18-8) SABA Voyager League. The CHESTNUTS closed out their winter season on Mon 23rd Mar by travelling all the way to Mazarron BC to play the Mariners. We achieved our standard result of 4 points for and 10 against. Chestnuts scored 97 shots with 115 against. The BRM was Sue Johnson, Ronnie Stansfield & Skip Noel cork Our captain Dave Giddings thanked the depleted team and a dedicated knot of wonderful subs for keeping the team afloat for the whole season.

Club Competitions.

Wednesday at Greenlands saw the final of the "

Change Partners" between Dave Webb and Jean Thompson and Jim Oliver and Eileen Merrick.

After a very competitive and entertaining match it all came down to the last end when Dave and Jean ran out the winners with a score of 18 to 15. Well done to all concerned and thanks go to Jan Pocock and Lin Miller for organising the games and presenting the trophies.

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Cafe Uno Golf Society.

Lo Marabu Golf Society

Steve Lawrence.

Today, Thursday 25th March 24 members and guests of the Cafe Uno Golf Society played at Altorreal. It has been some time since we played here and it was evident that a lot of work has been done to improve the course and it's surroundings.

Our society rated it highly and we will look to return again shortly. The format today was individual stableford and the scores that came in were moderate to good. The weather was kind to us, and although being quite windy we were happy not to get wet.

Todays winners were as follows:Gold Category. 1st G. Benson 35pts. 2nd D.Stewart 32pts. Best front 9 R.Pinnell 16pts. Best back 9 G.Pope 17pts.Nearest the pin G.Pope. Nearest the pin in 2 G.Phillip.

Silver category. 1st P.Bowditch 29pts. 2nd T.Sharpe 25pts. Best front 9 H.Hunter 13pts. Best back 9 L.Tyas 13pts. Nearest the pin. Nobody. Nearest the pin in 2. Nobody.

There was no 2's winner today so the money will roll over to next society game.

Today we also presented the Fred Rich trophy to winner Gordon Benson who was the best player at our away days at the Almeria course Valle del Este 17th-19th March.

Well done to all our winners. Our next game is at Vistabella 2nd April. 1st tee time is 08:45am. Please be at the course 1 hour before. Best wishes to our captain who is recovering from an illness in hospital.

In assn with Costa Blanca Green Fee Svcs La Peraleja 26th March 2015.

For this month’s meeting a group of 23 players visited the established course at La Peraleja taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

The course still has well publicised problems with some fairways but was in generally good condition but the weather was still cold and windy making scoring difficult on the day.

The winning scores were as follows; 1st – Mike Probert – 32 points 2nd – John Spencer – 32 points 3rd – Bill Fantom – 27 points 4th – Dave Bensley – 27 points Nearest the Pins – Richard Bligh,Paul Greenwood,John Spencer,Derrick Cooper and Andy Jones.

Best Front 9 and Back 9 – Paul Greenwood and Jim Hughes. Dog of a Day Trophy – Richard Bligh After the game we returned to the Marabu Lounge, which is located at Pueblo Brava, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their continued support.

Our next fixture is the interim meeting at Mar Menor on 13th April 2015 followed by the monthly meeting at Alenda on 23rd April 2015.

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

This weeks match, Round 4 of the Spring Series, was fished on the Pantano del Argos in the province of Murcia.

There was a strong breeze, but on the warm side it was OK. First on the day was Dave Hoare with 20.220kg using feeder and maggot. Second was Steve Collins with 6.76kg also using feeder and maggot. Third was Andy Foden with 4.86kg and in fourth place Steve Fell with 4.08kg.

The next match on Thursday April 2nd is on the

River Segura in Benijofar with pegs at 8.00am and fishing 9.00 till 2.00.

The next Club meeting is on Sunday April 5th. As this is Easter Sunday, the Committee will meet at 10.00am followed by the General Meeting, for this day only, at 10.30.

The next Quiz night is on Tuesday April 7th commencing at 7.30pm. Cost of entry is 1€ and teams of 6 or less can take part.

The Clubs home is the Bar El Alto La Dolores, which is just off the N332 between Guardamar and La Mata, near the Repsol garage.

For further information on this Angling and Social Club, please telephone 966717923 or visit the website www.carp-r-us.weebly.com

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON RESULTS 26TH MARCH DIVISION 1 Que Pasa Eagles Pint Depot Kings The Porter House Hub Meerkats

9-3 6-6 3-9 8-4

Junction Jackals Gogarty´s Bulls Hub Hyenas Busters Bar

DIVISION 2 Tavern Drivers Misfits (Sporting Life) Junction Jaguars Breakaways Bears

4-8 8-4 3-9 6-6

Evolution Pint Depot Queens Ale House Que Pasa Kestrels

LEAGUE TABLE – DIVISION 1 P W D The Hub Meerkats 19 18 1 The Hub Hyenas 19 17 0 The Porter House 19 8 4 Que Pasa Eagles 19 8 2 Junction Jackals 19 8 1 Busters Bar 19 5 5 Gogarty´s Bulls 19 1 6 Pint Depot Kings 19 0 3

L 0 2 7 9 10 9 12 16

F 170 165 116 111 99 109 79 63

A 58 63 112 117 129 119 149 165

Pts 37 34 20 18 17 15 8 3

DIVISION 2 Breakaways Bears Que Pasa Kestrels Misfits (Sporting Life) Junction Jaguars The Tavern Drivers Ale House Evolution Pint Depot Queens

L 1 5 6 7 7 9 8 14

F 152 116 114 112 126 110 106 78

A 76 112 114 116 102 118 122 150

Pts 32 23 20 20 19 16 16 6

P W 19 14 19 9 19 7 19 8 19 7 19 6 19 5 19 1

D 4 5 6 4 5 4 6 4

180´s: Peter Ayres x 2 (Porter House), Pat Abrams, Alex Nikolov x2, Lee Maiden x 2 Paul Durrant (Meerkats), Mike Smith x 2, Del Lister (Breakaways), Shaun Smith x 2, Nick Spicer x2 (Hyenas), Matt Cummins (Pint Depot Kings), Derek Halpin (Evolution), Simone de Lacy (Junction Jaguars) Highest finish: 158 Pat Schofield (Junction Jaguars), Nick Spicer (Hub Hyenas) Finals and Presentation night (to include semis) will this year be held at the Celler, La Regia, Cabo Roig (formerly Decades) on April 30th (semis) and May 7th (presentation). Clair and Dean opened the restaurant and function rooms in March 2014 and business has been brisk in both restaurant and bar. The couple have lived in Spain for 15 years, Clair originally from Cork and Dean from Norwich, but an avid Spurs supporter. They have two children, Eva (2) and Olivia (1) and are supported by general manager Allan who is into rugby union via Ulster plus liking televised darts, particularly Phil Taylor. All are looking forward to two great evenings, each including a complimentary buffet and the ever popular raffle.

Several league members have pointed out a growing habit of telling players how to finish during their throw. Whilst unheard of in the UK within organised darts it is quite prevalent in Spain, which I personally found surprising when starting to play league darts here. The actual rule is thus. A player may ask after each dart what is left to the referee (in most cases the chalker) but not how to obtain what is left. It’s the player´s responsibility to know how to finish. The problem we have is many players within our league and others have never played arrows prior to re-location, therefore not having learned the process of combination scoring to leave ideal doubles. The outcome is every Tom Dick and Harry (no finger pointing) shouting out alternative ways of finishing, in some cases the wrong way. If of course Tom shouts out a way of finishing which is incorrect and the thrower achieves the recommendation, the referee will not give the game. In

the case of any 501 match the exact amount of points must be achieved.

On the other side of the coin a player will never learn how to count if he or she is constantly told how to finish. Our own league rule 8B states “Players may ask what is scored and what is left to either chalker or designated team member”, it doesn’t refer to how the player may achieve the remaining points. Being told how to finish can be an unfair advantage as the thrower doesn’t need to hesitate to re-calculate thus avoiding an interruption to his rhythm. The habit must be discouraged and will certainly never be permitted at semi and finals evening.

Its Mens and Ladies Singles this week, the latter sponsored by the effervescent Alex Nikolov, who is supporting the event for the second season. Alex as many of us know is the multi lingual Bulgarian, some time dart player and full time husband and father to Donna and Natalia respectively. The league appreciates his support and recommend his excellent building qualities.

The draw for both events has been kind to many of the league´s top players, as they have been drawn at separate venues. The outcome should be a fantastic semi finals for the girls with a similar outcome for the boys quarter finals both on 30th April at the Celler. Will Pat Abrams and Yvonne Rouffignac retain their respective titles? It wouldn’t surprise me if they did but strong opposition will come from Nick Spicer and Mike Smith for the boys, Pat Schofield and Bliss Wright contesting the girls. The aforementioned of course have to qualify with many opponents quite able and willing to take their place.

Should be two very good events!

On to League matters and a decent performance from the Pint Depot Kings and Gogarty´s earning both a point this week that has now determined 7th and 8th place in Division 1. The Kings were in fact 3 up through Gary Minor 100,119, Ian Sleath and John Crooks, Matt Cummins contributing a ton. Steve Woods 140, Kevin Procktor 100 and Gail Todd 81,75,85 doing their utmost to get on the score sheet.

A nice performance from Cynthia Jevons 81,140 plus the double halted Gogarty´s slide. Steve Woods 126 and John Williams heavy scoring and D8 made it 3-2 with one to play before half time. Gogarty´s Pattisons, Christine and Richard really pounded the treble in an attempt to level, but Minor and Martyn Bynorth were their equals, the latter making it all square on D16. Pattison overcame Bynorth 2-0 for 4-3 followed by a real tussle between Dave Wright and Gail Todd, the Pint Depot man coming out on top winning two of three but both playing exceptional darts. The scoring continued with Procktor taking both legs playing Frankie “W” for 5-4. Cummins was unlucky not to ensure the draw with 140,100,81,83 opponent Williams taking 2 of 3 on D16 and D19, the game including 8 scores of 80+ and three tons.

Woods gave a real captain´s performance against Crooks taking the third on D7 along with 125 and 140, to give Gogarty´s the lead for the first time 5-6. Minor, not a bad guy to rely on for a result did what was expected of him against Brian Newton. Minor took the first on D9 and then took out 70 (S10,S20,D20) for the draw and shared points.

An excellent result from Que Pasa Kestrels at Breakaways makes them favourites for second spot in Division 2. An early 2-1 lead for Breakaways was reversed after the pairs, making it all square at the break, Gilly Kirby, Michelle Lane and Alan Preston 100,121 excelling. Del Lister for Breakaways ensuring his side stayed in the match. A fine opening singles from Ivan Jones 2x100 and a 62 out gave the hosts a slender advantage, quickly wiped out by Preston and Kirby. Lister 100,95,85 levelled for the Bears. Eddie Martin set up a possible win for the visitors on D9 to leave mister reliable Mike

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The Celler´s management trio Allan, Dean and Clare taking a break.

Douglas ensuring the draw and point with an excellent 110 game shot (S20,T20,D15).

The Jaguars hope of second spot took a knock as the Ale House continued their recent improvement. A 3-3 half time result would not have concerned Jaguars captain Tracey Simpson, but what followed most certainly did and may well cost the Junction second place. A nice 68 out in the triples plus a D16 out in the pairs from Wendy Hayward to go with Simone de Lacy´s fine efforts in the pairs with Lisa Ivill gave the hosts their three legs. Berney Whipday replied with two doubles, Karl Mallinson adding the third on D3. Unusually the Ale House were to take all six singles, Henrica Portugal D4 taking the first, Owen Attwood giving yet another fine display 85,100,D4 for the visitors fifth. Tony Woods ensured the Alers a point giving licensee Mallinson the glory of victory scoring 90,100 and D19 for the match and both points. Luke Yarnold 80,100,81,D20 continued his superb form leaving Whipday to wrap up the match on D16.

Misfits jump two places after their victory over the Pint Depot Queens. It looked like a potential white wash at halfway, the Misfits leading 6-0, Cheryl McGlynn taking two of the doubles, John Ashworth two more, Pete Jones a D12 and Leah Chesworth the sixth on D5. The Queens always seem to get going at half time, but there is absolutely no truth that alcohol plays any part, this week being no exception. Her Reverence Queen Debbie pulled one back in the first single, then Margaret Griffiths enjoyed a fantastic 3 double out, a first for the league. Requiring 40 points super Maggie found D1, then D17 and with her third arrow slotted home D2 bang in the middle of the double. What a finish! McGlynn subdued the euphoria on D11 only for the noise level to increase as Rachael Broadhead hit D11 for the Queens third. Sonya Cooper made it 8 for the hosts, Lorraine Cox taking out an in-form Karl Cooper on D8.

Meerkats and Hyenas move one step closer to their end of season show down, both winning fairly comfortably and firing on all cylinders. Pat Abrams and Lee Maiden were outstanding for the Kats, although Abrams had his fur ruffled by Mark Filer in the singles, the match going 3 legs with Filer winning two on D10 and D18 along with 4x100. Maiden´s 3x140, 122, 2x100 plus 4 game shots including a tasty 70 out (S10,D20,D10) an example of his consistency this term.

Shirley Roberts showed Alex Nikolov how its done, beating the Bulgarian two of three with 140,100,83,95 plus D8 and D15. Busters gave a better performance than of late, illustrated by their 14 tons or more, highlighted by Filer´s 162 (T20,T20,T14) to leave 32.

Hyenas took advantage of a depleted Porter House side gaining a 5-1 advantage by half way. Matt Jackson continues his form with an excellent victory over the outstanding Joe Miller 2-0. Cyril Harrison, John Eyre and Nick Spicer doing most of the damage for the Hyenas.

Geoff Harvey aiding and abetting with a couple of doubles and consistent scoring. Brian Nash was the Porters main stay with 2x100,113 and 3 doubles.

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CADENA SUNRISE TENPIN BOWLING RESULTS Pinfall Wizards Alley Gators Fowl Play Alley Cats GG’s Pinbusters 999’s

6-2 8-0 6-2 8-0 2-6 8-0

The Bandits Sausage Rollers Sunrise Colegas Pin Pushers Sol Amigo’s Cherry B’s

Alley Gators Sol Amigo’s Fowl Play GG’s Pinbusters Pinfall Wizards Alley Cats Sunrise Colegas Sausage Rollers Pin Pushers 999’s The Bandits Cherry B’s

P 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72

W 66 62 60 58 56 53 52 43 40 40 38 6

D 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0

Game/Scr Game/Hc Series/Scr Series/Hc L 30 34 36 37 40 42 44 52 55 56 58 90

Tot 54670 54743 55001 55109 53833 53803 54155 54168 54093 52614 52731 48854

This Weeks Top Performers Ladies Gents Kath Wycherley 186 Gary Walsh 243 Kath Wycherley 229 Gary Walsh 271 Ingrid Wilms 433 Gary Walsh 612 Mavis Riley 582 Gary Walsh 696

Gms 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72

Av 759 760 763 765 747 747 752 752 751 730 732 678

Hi-G 838 861 904 841 881 860 859 842 845 838 892 754

Hi-S 2401 2415 2484 2488 2424 2422 2410 2421 2432 2379 2384 2154

Pts 132 124 120 117 112 107 104 87 81 80 76 12

TORRY TENPIN MEN TAKE SILVER MEDALS IN NATIONAL TOP DIVISION ....By Guillermo

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THE ORANGE TREE GOLF SOCIETY Also a warm welcome was given to our new members and playing guests, it is nice to see that members of other societies are willing to play with other societies when they own does not have a game.

After instructions from the captain, Fred Noakes, we set off playing a combined pairs stableford competition, all ready for the wet day ahead and wearing more clothes than we are used too for golf in Spain.

We all returned back to home base, The Orange Tree Bar and Restaurant on Cabo Roig for the presentation and the most welcome refreshments, thanks to Chris, Viv, Nigel, Hannah, Katie, Lily and lauren for the fantastic service.

The winners has shown in the picture were Nigel Cawthra & Kedric Rhodes with a combined 61 points, 2nd were Chris Blown & Fred Noakes with 57 points on count back and 3rd were Roger Lyles & Dave Eadington with also 57.

NTP's went to Roger Lyles on the 6th, Chris Blown on the 10th and 15th (in 3) and Nigel Cawthra on the 18th with a 2.

The next society event is on Tuesday 7th April at Riquelme, all golfers are welcome from any other society who wish to play with this friendly society.

Everyone is welcome. All fixtures for the society

can be viewed on the website www.orangetree-caboroig.com.

Anyone wishing to play can either come into the restaurant to place they name upon the entry sheet or ring us on 965 32 3235 or email us on orangetree@hotmail.es

ESTRELLA DAMM CRIBBAGE

es, EBT had built up an 11-point lead over Celta which they lost in Sunday morning’s first match against Levante 1 – 9. Another Catalan team, Comarcal, were now just three points behind EBT. Shaken but not stirred, the Torry men produced their best game, beating Diagonal 7 – 3 and the bottom team Joventut 8 – 2. Despite bowling well and winning 60% of the points in play, Levante’s men saw themselves bitterly relegated to First Division by only one point.

In the individual table, Torrevieja’s international star Tore Torgersen – a three-time world champion from Norway – dominated the scene and posted an average well above Pts Gms Pins Av the rest, 230.29.

168 252 52 239 207,30 Other Torry bowlers who made the 115 252 50 242 199,37 top ten were Patrick Gimmestad 107 252 49 131 194,96 (209.93) and Mika Määttä (208.86).

98 252 48 901 194,05 During the season, EBT’s teams, 97 252 48 941 194,21 captained by Kjell “The Viking” 93 252 48 379 191,98 Monsen, were composed by six 92 252 48 678 193,17 Finns, three Spaniards, three 70 252 47 084 186,84 Norwegians, and one Belgian.

The third and final round of the National Tenpin Bowling League 2014-2015 was bowled in Paterna (men’s Premier Division) and Valencia (ladies’ Premier Division). Out of their seven matches, Euro Bowling Torrevieja’s men won four, drew two and lost one match to clinch the silver medals – no mean feat in their first year in the national top division. The EBT ladies finished in sixth place.

Barcelona’s Diagonal were proclaimed champions by a clear margin, but the fight for the silver medals was tremendous, as up to five teams had a realistic chance to grab them. After Saturday’s four matchTHE FINAL STANDINGS: Diagonal Barcelona Euro Bowling Torrevieja Comarcal Barcelona Celta Vigo Capital Bowling Madrid Ilicitano Elche Levante Valencia Joventut Al-Vici Barcelona

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23rd March and week 26 and the top 4 are unchanged but with the gap behind Dorothy’s Magpies closing to 2 points. This week the challenge was against Richard’s Ospreys who after being 5-1 up settled for 6-3 with their 3 pairs all scoring 2 wins each leaving Don & Dorothy on zero for the Magpies.

Still in 2nd spot are Brian’s Jaguars who had a very close win against Ayliff’s Da Vinci’s team whose best pair were Lynda & Pat with 2 wins while the Jaguars had 2 pairs also with 2 wins each.

Moving up to 5th spot are Brian’s Galea team who had an incredible 8-1 win away to Keith’s Merlins whose only winners were Jan & Brian leaving Dave & Tom frustrated with only 2 wins for Galea.

Peter’s Galleon slipped up against Paul’s Catorce after holding 5th position for 7 weeks and this week leaving Bruce & Harry without a win while for Catorce, best of the night were Martyn & Phil with 3 wins.

Over at Rojales, Steve’s Steakhouse had an unexpected win against Mick’s Lo Crispin Taverners thanks to Sandra & Lin with 3 wins leaving Tony & Dot licking their wounds for Lo Crispin with a big zero.

Moving down to San Luis, my Falcons team tested our muscle but lost for the 8th successive week even though Colin & Jeannie scored nothing while all 3 pairs for Mike’s Peacocks had 2 wins each.

Back up to Mr Smiths and Les’s Jays found success against Jim’s Sharks with 2 pairs scoring 2 wins each while for the Sharks Ann-Marie and Hilary blobbed out with a zero score.

Finally at Mr Smiths, Alan’s Robins clung on to the basement spot having George & Alan on a big zero and losing against 3rd placed Ron’s Nacho’s Voles in 3rd spot, whose pair of Terry & Jean were best with 3 wins.

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Results and League Table after Monday 23rd March March Rojales Steakhouse Catorce Casa Ventura Falcons Izzys Bar Magpies Ebony & Ivory Merlins Da Vinci's Alpha Mr Smiths Jays El Cortijo de Nacho V

6-3 6-3 3-6 3-6 1-8 4-5 5-4 7-2

Izzys Bar Magpies Ebony & Ivory Jaguars El Cortijo de Nacho Voles Casa Ventura Ospreys Bar Meson Galea The Galleon Da Vinci's Alpha Lo Crispin Tavern Izzys Bar Peacocks Ebony & Ivory Merlins Catorce La Siesta Sharks Rojales Steakhouse Mr Smiths Jays Casa Ventura Falcons Mr Smiths Robins

Lo Crispin Tavern The Galleon Izzys Bar Peacocks Casa Ventura Ospreys Bar Meson Galea Ebony & Ivory Jaguars La Siesta Sharks Mr Smiths Robins P 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26

W 19 18 17 17 15 15 14 13 13 12 11 10 10 9 8 7

L 7 8 9 9 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19

F 138 131 137 132 120 118 126 123 109 106 109 111 108 103 100 101

A 96 103 97 102 114 116 108 111 125 128 125 123 126 131 134 133

Diff Diff 42 28 40 30 6 2 18 12 -16 -22 -16 -12 -18 -28 -34 -32

Pts 38 36 34 34 30 30 28 26 26 24 22 20 20 18 16 14

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LA MARINA GOLF SOCIETY COMMITTEE TROPHY The first major trophy of the year was contested at Alenda on a course that is steadily improving. The recent warmer weather has resulted in a greener hue to the fairways. The day was pleasant enough with the threatened rain not appearing. The wind blew but the members were up to the challenge and many 30+ scores were recorded. After the game members returned to La Marina Sports Centre where an amazing paella awaited them. Many thanks to Paolo & Helena for keeping us so well fed!

Results: Nearest the Pin Hole 3 Barry Thorogood, Hole 13 Graham Marriner, Hole 15 John Thompson

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CLUB DE GOLF EL PARAISO AT LA MARQUESA. 22 members and guests teed it up at this delightful course set in the vale between Ciudad Quesada and Rojales. Showers were forecast but fortunately they didn’t materialise and without the wind of recent days the weather was perfect for golf. The condition of the golf course has really improved over the last few weeks although Hole 17 is still being played from the temporary tee, but the newly constructed, elevated tee should be in play soon, it looks very impressive. Although your first impression might be that this is an easy course, you will find that it is quite tricky, bogeys and double bogeys can appear on your card before you have realised it. This was the case for the winner of our Silver division Norwegian member, Ole Rong, making a double bogey on Hole 17 (it’s only a 117m par 3) but he still managed the best score of the day with his 36 pts. Alex Goslan returned 34 pts. to take 2nd place and Lars Zelman finished 3rd with a credible 30 pts.

The Gold category members didn’t score quite so well and it needed only 31 pts. for Martin Simmons to take 3rd place with Ove Cederberg taking 2nd place on lower handicap also on 31 pts. but it was Martin’s wife Hillary who came up with the goods taking 1st place with a very good 33 points playing off 19 handicap. Photo: Gold category winners.

The N.T.P.’s were Hole 5 for any player: no one, Hole 11 Gold category members only: Chris Gray, Hole 15 any player: Martin Simmons, less than 6 inches for a hole in one) Hole 17 Swedish member Lenart Holmberg, all received a very nice bottle on Marques de Caceres Our thanks go to our sponsors for this event; La Marquesa golf and Country club and the Pro-Shop La Marquesa

Our next Sunday meeting is at Las Ramblas on the 5th April followed by a visit to El Plantio on the 19th. So if you’re interested in a game on Sundays call the secretary on 661524101 or visit www.clubdegolfelparaiso.com where you can find lots of information about our club and future competitions.

ROCKET’S GOLF SOCIETY ALICANTE GOLF – 27TH MARCH 2015 1st place 36 points Barry Thorogood, 2nd place 34 points Barry Martin, 3rd place 32 points Elspeth Craig The presentation of the trophy was made at the Spring Dance which was also held at La Marina Sports Centre where everyone had a great time, being fed and treated to entertainment by Dee. (Photo shows Barry Thorogood receiving his trophy from the Captain, Graham Marriner) Our next game is at Alicante on Thursday , April 2nd First tee time 09.00hrs. Anyone wishing to play or join the Society can contact our Secretary, Alan Craig on 634 347788 or enter their name on the entry sheet on the Golf Society notice board in the Sports Centre.

DAVE ARCHER WINS SJGS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Do the weather forecasters get paid? We left Torrevieja with a forecast that said it would be 80% precipitation (that’s the correct spelling!) and thunder storms. Well on the journey, no rain, just light cloud, when we arrived, the sun was shining and grown men were taking their clothes off, well waterproofs, exposing shorts.

Good job the weather people do not get paid by results. They’d be bankrupt!

It was a gorgeous sunny day and sun cream came out, probably for the first time this year..

As always Alicante Golf course was in good condition and played well and despite that the greens had been Hollow Tined the surfaces was good for putting.

We played a 2 ball Better Ball Stableford and the scores were surprisingly good and if you did not have 41 points you were not in the prizes, which is what they should be when there are two of you have a crack at each hole.

Results: 1st Alan Moody & Rocket Ron - 43 Pts 2nd Dave Gurrine & Liam Foley - 41 Pts On C/B 3rd Mike Freeman & Arthur Williams – 41 Pts Nearest Pins: Hole 3: Rocket Ron Nicholson Hole 6: Arthur “Effin” Williams. Hole 8: Rod Smith, Hole 12: Geoff Wild. Hole 15: Ivie Davies Hole 17: Alan Moody Longest Drive: Ivie Davies And it was a sunny drive back to Izzy’s Bar for our Caroline celeb chips and sarnies. Thanks as always to Tony Jackie and Caroline.

April the 14th sees us moving a little south as we are at Peraleja Golf in Murcia. First tee 10.00 am. So please be at the course by 09.15 am to check in.

Good Friday 3rd April the Rockets GS team are at El Plantio Golf for

NTP Winners the final Vega Baja Premier League game of the season first tee time 09.30 am.

Congratulations go to all the players who have played in the League this season where we hope to maintain and finish in 3rd place.

For more information or if you wish to play with arguably the friendliest Golf Society contact Ron Nicholson on 678849142 or email sanmigron@gmail.com

RUBY’S GOLF SOCIETY - BILL GRIGG MEMORIAL This week we held our final round for the Society’s player of the year at Riquelme. This was the 12th and final round of the Individual Stapleford from where we then take the six best scores. Going into the last round two players were tied at the top Dave Archer and Frank Murphy with Barry Beale just a point behind them.

We the course in very good condition it was the weather that was not our friend as most of the round was played in the cold and damp the rain was mostly a fine drizzle so everyone was happy to get down the 18th and into the clubhouse. After the top two finished their rounds they were still level as neither player bettered any of their other scores so it went to the seventh best score and the Title went to Dave Archer for the second year running.

Also a big well done to our Lady golfer of the year Christine Flanagan who did not play in the final round as she is away. The ladies is there best three scores and in second place was Jo Murphy well done to all the ladies taking part The next Society game will be the ROLL-UP game on Monday, 30th March 2015 at La SERENA. 1st Tee time - 9.20am.

There will be NO Payday therefore if anyone wishing to play in this additional game please let me know by email including a buggy if you want one, this will help to ensure you have booked a place and in the confirmation of the Tee times & buggies with the course.

When we set out to Alenda on the Bill Grigg Memorial Trophy day Bill must have been looking down on us favourably, as the weather changed from stormy, wet and windy, to a pleasant calm day with some sunny intervals, which obviously helped the golf as there were some good scores returned. Again the course was in excellent condition which also helped.

Nearest the pin on the Par 3's were John Goulder, Michelle Evans, Ray Muttocks and Marc Doherty, nearest the pin in two shot's was Bill Martin and nearest the pin in 3 was Steve Paul. Best front 9 went to Roy Stanley and best back to Ray Muttocks.

The Bill Grigg Memorial Trophy went this year to Colin Fear who also won the gold division. Runner up and silver division winner was John Goulder.

Back at the Med where John Grigg had laid on a splendid buffet the football card was won by John Goulder and the newsletter competition was won by Ivie Davies. Many thanks to the Med, and John Grigg for supplying the buffet and prizes.

Our next outing is a Stapleford Trophy day at Altorreal on the 10th of April any one wishing to join us for this or any other fixture please put your name on the list at the Med or contact us at rubygolf@yahoo.co.uk

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Around and about the Golf Courses - Alenda The Alenda golf course situated in the foothills of the Sierra de las Aguilas mountains and is close to the city of Alicante has always been a favourite of both tourists and local golf societies alike offering a good quality course at competitive price.

There is something on offer for all standards of golfer with generous wide fairways for the majority of holes BUT on the back nine there are some serious risk and reward holes that can result in easy birdies or a card destroyer.

Those of you that have been here in Spain for more than a few years will remember the old finca style clubhouse at the foot of the hill but a number of years ago this was replaced by large modern clubhouse perched high on the hill overlooking the 9th green next to a covered 14 bay driving range.

The course layout was switched at the time of the clubhouse opening moving around the sequence of holes with the original 1st hole now becoming the 9th hole.

The only negative addition has been the construction of netting protection on the side of the 2nd hole to prevent damage to recently built properties which encroaches badly on the tee shot,particularly for people with a slice.Is it just me or would you ever consider purchasing a 1st line golf course property and not expect the possibility of the property being hit by stray golf balls!

Alenda absorbed many of the costs associated with the 'crisis' and 'IVA Tax' raise but have recently been forced by the financial circumstances to increase their prices.

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A W ELCO ME POINT, BUT NOT ENOUGH SC REQUENA ..............0 CD TORREVIEJA ..........0 Under the guidance of new manager Pedreno, Torry visited lowly Requena on Sunday, still buzzing from that ground breaking 6 goal massacre of CD Acero the week before. And now, with a place in the play offs once again very much in everybody’s thoughts, sitting as they do just 6 pts behind 4th placed Villarreal, a feel good factor was once again very evident throughout the whole squad.

It was back in early November that a home score draw with Requena started the rot....it was the beginning of a poor run of form for Torry, one which was to continue until the end of the year, but this new look side appear to have broken loose from the shackles that seemed responsible for the inconsistent form they have suffered for large parts of the current campaign.

Admittedly one game doesn’t make a season but what we saw last Sunday was enough to provide the encouragement to the supporters and the confidence to the playing squad going into the game against lowly Requena.

And Torry got off to an encouraging start, there was a lot more assurance and expression from the players who worked tirelessly to build on the form shown during Pedreno’s short term in office.

With early opportunities falling to Cesar and Carrasco things looked bright during the early part of the game. But unfortunately, despite the

pressure, the visitors had nothing to show, other than hard work and determination, going into the interval.

The best that Requena could muster were strong appeals for a penalty when the referee brushed aside their protestations after Alexis had meted out a heavy challenge on striker Soriano.

For the most part, however, the running was made by Torry, a fierce drive from Burguillos on the half hour, Cesar unlucky to be adjudged offside with only keeper Juarez to beat, but at half time, the signs were still encouraging as the players trooped off with 45 still to come.

Unfortunately though our hopes weren’t replicated in the Torry performance with only the agility of Oscar keeping them in the game, indeed it was one excellent save from top scorer Ubach which certainly rescued a point at the death.

There were opportunities, however, and that is perhaps the major difference, but the visitors were let down by poor finishing in a game from which they expected to pick up all 3 pts.

Two home games to look forward to next week, both of which are at the Vicente Garcia, the first on Wednesday evening against mid table CF Cullera, kicking off at 8pm and then on Sunday against promotion chasing UD Beniganim, a game that gets underway at 5pm with nothing less than 6 points necessary to keep the Torry season alive.

QUESADA GOLF SOCIETY Last Wednesday the Society traveled south to play one of the exPolaris World course, Saurines which is described as a “desert” course. If you missed the fairways you didn´t end up in sand which is what I thought deserts were supposed to contain, but in grit and if you were more unfortunate in pampas grass with the likelihood of a lost ball. A lot of balls were lost on the day. The course is great if you hit a straight ball but if you don´t it is a real slog. The greens were very challenging, undulating, fast and true and a good test of players putting ability. The big bonus for the 18 hardy souls who turned out was that it did not rain. It was forecast to until 2.00 pm and everyone turned up in their wet weather gear. The rain cleared on the journey down to the course and there wasn´t a spot during play. The strong wind I think kept it away but made conditions difficult. One funny incident worthy of note. Societies are notorious for slow play with their generally aging membership. When our four-ball tee´d off on the 3rd tee there was a snail next to the yellow markers. When we tee´d off on the 4th tee there was again a snail next to the yellow markers.

Was it the same snail, surely not. We were a bit slow but definitely moved a bit quicker than at a snails pace. Roy Kavanagh had a bit of bad luck on the day. His driver was sending the ball right all the time on the first nine holes and he couldn´t figure out why and then on the 10th hole he swung and made contact and the club head flew off. The competition was an individual stableford. The winner on the day was Ronnie “The Brave” Spiers who has to be the societies most improved player over the past year. The lessons he has had back home in the land where golf was invented and the new clubs are starting to pay dividends. Me headed the leader-board with 29 points. In second place on

LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY

By Mike Chapman We started the week with a 4 ball Texas Scramble where we saw a magnificent club record winning score of 53.9 which included 11 birdies. The successful team comprised Terry Field, Geoff Biggerstaff, Rod Doel and Brian Dent. In second place over 5 shots behind with a score of 59.5 which on any other day would be in with a chance of winning were the team of Bryan Neal, Mike Chapman, Alan Douglas and Marleen Billen.

With Wednesday being a washout the sun finally shone on Friday for the third round of our Joker Stableford Eclectic competition and it was our current leader Rod Doel who won scoring an excellent 44 pts which must surely extend his lead at the top once all the number crunching has been completed. This included a superb birdie on his Joker hole, the par four 11th, to earn 8 pts. The players in the top four positions who all scored 40 pts or more were as follows: 1st Rod Doel 44 pts 2nd Terry Field 42 pts 3rd Tom Hardie 41 pts 4th Joyce McClusky 40 pts

C/B was big John Dunnion, one of the 2 big Man Utd supporters in the society. In 3rd place again with 29 points was the very steady Irishman David McSweeney and in 4th place “iron” Brian Smith. The “Nearest the Pin” winners were Darryll Wright, David McSweeney and Ronnie Spiers.

After the game the members returned to the society base, the Quesada Country Club for a drink or two and a tasty buffet provided by mine hosts Dave and Anita.

The next game is on Wednesday 8 April at the course will a lot of water, La Serena. Players have been advised to pack a few extra balls into their golf bags.

Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a very friendly golf society and play golf once a fortnight at a wide variety of courses at very reasonable cost, should contact the Membership Secretary Les Pancott on 966716723.

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