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Monday, 11th May, 2015

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NATIONAL BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP COMES OF AGE The 21st opening ceremony of the National Lawn Bowls Championship was held in beautiful sunshine at San Luis Bowls Club on Saturday afternoon where almost 200 competitors, all resplendent in their club hose, paraded in front of a healthy and supportive crowd, at a venue adorned with the National and Regional flags.

The opening ceremony is always a very colourful

affair and this year was no different as each of the 14 represented clubs marched on to the green in turn to be loudly applauded by the considerable number of spectators and guests who were present, before lining up in front of the officials' platform.

Despite having the furthest distance to travel, Tenerife had the largest contingent on parade while the only representatives from the Costa del Sol were the two players from Benalmadena Bowls Club who received a particularly warm welcome as they led out the entire procession.

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Continued From Page One There was an especial welcome for the Umpires, always the beneficiaries of ‘friendly’ boo’s from the players, who tripped onto the rink to the echo’s of ‘Three Blind Mice’.

Following the parade of teams John Muldoon, Spain National Director and Vice President of the European Bowls Union, welcomed the bowlers and all of the spectators to the ceremony. He gave thanks to his assistant, Pete Bonsor, and to the members of his committee, all of whom have worked so tirelessly as they have prepared and planned the tournament behind the scenes.

He also thanked the sponsors and although there has been no major sponsor this year he was able to give thanks to the many local companies that provided their support. While Spanish Life Properties, CS Bowlswear, Winning Express, Aqua Pool Plaza, de Vere Investments, Ibex Insurance and the Leader Newspaper all provided either monetary or commercial assistance, the two main venues, Quesada and of course San Luis Bowls Club made available their facilities at a much reduced cost to the competition organisers, that in itself a major financial saving.

His address was not without criticism, however, as he expressed his disappointment at the Federacion Espanola de Bolos and the lack of financial support provided by them to the sport, and to the National Team in particular. He said there were problems within the organisation but was, nevertheless, extremely confident that Council Member Bob Donnelly would make representations on behalf of Lawn Bowls at the next meeting in Madrid.

He then wished all of the competitors a successful tournament, pointing out that it was their skills and exemplary conduct when playing that would make the competition such a memorable event.

There were a few words of welcome, particularly to the ‘big spenders’ of Tenerife BC, from the owner of the Casa Ventura, home of San Luis Bowls Club, Vic Slater, after which the National Director invited Carol Grey of Ibex Insurance to roll the first bowl of the 2015 Tournament After all the formalities were over, the competitors retired for some welcome refreshment and a free buffet provided by Vic Slater before leaving to prepare for the start of the Pre National tournament on the following morning.

Normally bowlers would go straight into the Nationals Competition proper but with entries down in numbers on previous years the organising committee took the decision to provide an additional opportunity, the Pre National 3 Bowls Open Pairs, which is currently being played using a ‘Round Robin’ format, at the same two venues,

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The National Director was particularly critical of the Federacion and their lack of support to Lawn Bowls

until tomorrow, Tuesday, with the National Competition proper getting underway on Wednesday, opening with the Ladies Triples and the Men’s Rinks, For the successful competitors this will be an arduous two weeks, while for those not so lucky there is always the opportunity to renew old acquaintances and to make new friends.

The tournament runs from until 23rd May and the greens being used, entry to which is absolutely free, are those at San Luis and Quesada.

The two Blue Ribbon events, the Gents and the Ladies Singles, will see both defending champions Pete Bonsor and Anne Allen, get their title defences underway later in the week. Quesada’s Pete Bonsor will play N Birch on Saturday at San Luis while Anne Allen, the first ever Nationals Champion from Horadada Bowls Club, will take on P Robinson on Monday 18th at Quesada.

Should Anne come through her first round tie she will certainly have her hands full in the second where she will meet the winner of the Lyn Greenland / Sue Johnston match.

One other to watch in the Men’s Competition will be Frank Close, the current Valencian champion, and the recent winner of the Champion of Champions Competition held only a couple of weeks ago. Frank joins the competition at the Preliminary Round stage against B Edwards while the Champion of Champions Ladies Singles title holder, Mel Highland, will meet the winner of the preliminary tie between Lyn Bonsor and Rees.

Spectators are more than welcome at all of the venues with play getting underway at 10am and 2pm at each venue and going on until late afternoon or early evening. A complete schedule of play is attached to this article at www.theleader.info

Another chapter closed on a story of lavish expense this week, as the Alicante based film studios, Ciudad de la Luz, was finally put on the market.

Bought and paid for by the Regional Government of the Partido Popular, the studios were the location for numerous blockbuster films, although in the background, problems had already set in early on.

In 2014, the General Court of the European Union stated 265 million euro in funding provided by the Generalitat Valenciana towards the construction of studios was granted illegally and therefore must now be recovered.

The ruling confirmed the previous decision of the European Commission, which ordered the repayment of subsidies in May 2012, also dismissing any claims made by the Valencia government.

The initial investigation came about after Pinewood Studios in London complained that the Alicante based studio infringed competition criteria. That investigation concluded that “no private investor would have agreed to invest” in the Ciudad de la Luz under the same terms as those set about by the Valencian Government and funded by public money, which therefore “greatly distorts competition between the major European film studios”.

This week, the governing board approved the final specifications for the sale of the complex, and from the moment it is published in the Official Journal of the European Union, there will be 60 days in which potential buyers can submit their bids.

The complex is available as a whole, but it is also possible to spilt the development into six separate areas, the sale of which will then take place through public auction.

However, not all of the complex will be sold, there are some administration and office blocks which will remain, as well as a shopping and hotel area, which is owned by the company, but not considered part of the film studio complex.

The requirements for the award is based on economical advantage, which will be processed by open tender and the contract awarded to the highest bidder.

Once the sale is complete, like so many budding young actors, the hopes and dreams of the Ciudad de la Luz for a future in film will die forever, ending the closing chapter of this particular story in a series of expensive investments.

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NORTH AFRICAN OVERHAUL FOR PASCUAL FLORES

The 'Pascual Flores' has arrived in Algeciras, Spain’s enclave in North Africa, where it will be put in ‘dry dock’ to undergo hull cleaning and painting. It left Torrevieja last Monday under the command of Captain Manuel Murube Seville, with seven crew, for the journey which lasted two days.

In the usual Spanish fashion the schooner was given a ‘send off’ at a press conference held in Torrevieja Town Hall attended by the mayor, Eduardo Dolon, and the ship’s Captain, the Councillor for Culture, Luis Maria Pizana, and the director of the Nao Victoria Foundation which will be carrying out the work, Jose Fernandez de Cabo.

The mayor said that the overhaul, at a cost of 18,000 euros, will be the first step in making the schooner a little more active on it’s return to local waters.

The work in Algeciras is scheduled to take approximately two months. Once complete it will return to Torrevieja where it will remain under the control of the Nao Victoria Foundation and once again assume its duties as a tourist attraction where it will represent the values, culture and the seafaring history of Torrevieja.

The councilor explained that the schooner could also

function as a mobile tourist office for Torrevieja and, in theory, it could promote the city by travelling all over the world.

The director of the Nao Victoria Foundation stressed that the Pascual Flores is in good condition and remains a great attractionl for Mediterranean sailors.

He said that it is the intention of the Foundation to show it worldwide.

However two of Torrevieja’s political parties have criticized the possible new status of the schooner.

PSOE spokesman, and candidate for mayor, Angel Saez, said the whole upkeep of the ship has already cost the city far too much from which the citizens are getting very little, if no, benefit. “We have already spent over 5 million euros on it’s upkeep and preservation’ he said, “It is probably worth around 6 million and we need to recover the money it has cost the city, therefore it should be advertised for sale and if somebody wants to buy the boat they should be allowed to do so”.

However José Luis Alarcon, number 6 on the Sueña Torrevieja list of candidates for the forthcoming elections, totally rejected the transfer of assets for the schooner which have been going on for 25 years saying that it will be totally irresponsible to continue with such funding ".

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ELECTION DAY BUS SERVICE The 2 bus routes which operate on the Orihuela Costa, which do not normally run on weekends between September and June, will be in service to cover Election Day, Sunday the 24th of March.

In order to make it easier for coastal residents to reach the polling booths, the services will run to their normal timetable, between 9am and 3pm.

In addition the bus service between Entrenaranjos en Torremendo will also be functioning on Sunday 24th of May, as the polling station for the Residents of Entrenaranjos is situated in Torremendo.

AGUAMARINA STAIR CASE Work has finally begun on the stairs to the Aguamarina beach.

Last Year the construction collapsed due to the force of the sea that undermined the solid base of the access from the promenade to the beach. The work is costing some 28.000 euro, which has been authorized by the Ministry of Coasts and will now be finished before the summer.

TRIATHLON WEEKEND The Triathlon Playas de Orihuela will take place in Campoamor, La Glea beach on Sunday the 17th of May, starting at 10:30.

This spectacular event is open to all to watch and has become a firm fixture on the sporting calendar of the Orihuela Costa.

PSOE CRITICIZE DIRTY PARKS IN ALGORFA Manuel Ros, spokesman for the PSOE in Algorfa, criticized the mayor last week stating that his council teams were only interested in cleaning up local parks and other green areas during the run up to elections.

According to Snr Ros, despite regular complaints about their cleanliness, from residents in urban developments such as residential Lo Crispin or those located close to the golf course, it is only in recent weeks that they have seen any improvement to the usual grubby state that they have to suffer.

Indeed on many occasions local residents have said they have been so ashamed at the state of their local leisure areas that they have offered to clean up the parks themselves but they have been told not to do so by council authorities.

Ros also said that complaints are also common among young families living in the urban area located by the Benejúzar exit, in this case the state of the playground which is often used by small children is disgusting.

The Socialists criticize the lack of sanitation in and around the park and that say that many of the facilities in the play-

ground are damaged and that the fence surrounding the area is broken.

PP Mayor Antonio Lorenzo said that the allegations are unfounded and that his council team can regularly be seen out cleaning local parks which he says are generally kept in a very good condition.

Of course there are occasional problems” he said, “but residents must take responsibility and call the council department when they see them. In that way we can get workmen onto the sites and deal with such matters quickly”.

MINUTE’S SILENCE FOLLOWING CHILD MURDER Torrevieja Council and Ayuntamiento staff held a minutes silence last Monday lunchtime as a mark of respect following the murder earlier in the day of a ten year old child by his mother’s partner.

Mayor Dolon sent his sincere condolences to the family confirming that the Social Services would be doing everything they could by way of support to anybody who might have been affected by the tragic events.

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SAFETY CONCERNS OVER N332 BRIDGE

A bridge in Guardamar del Segura, on the approaches to the junction of the CV-91 from Orihuela, with the N332, has developed what appears to be a serious crack in its structure.

According to the municipal group Esquerra Unida which has warned of the apparent danger involved, the infrastructure supports a section of National-332 road which carries thousands of cars andheavy trucks every week.

The crack is visible in both directions and the concern is that in recent weeks it seems to be getting gradually worse. Many residents who have been in contact with the Guardamar Ayuntamiento say there is a distinct possibility that the bridge could collapse.

The leftist group warns that these cracks began to appear quite a while ago, "but you can see how they have recently become enlarged," according to spokesman Josep Carmona. “The bridge was built on variable terrain across the Rio Segura and the shifting path of the river has created additional problems for the bridge. It is also the point where the dual carriageway into Torrevieja begins.

Carmona also said that this is an area where regular earthquakes occur causing, albeit very slight, movement of the bridge which has added to the structural problems, he would not, however, state that the danger was imminent although he did say that an immediate structural survey should be carried out by engineers from both the Ayuntamiento, which is responsible for the CV 91, and the Highways Agency, who are responsible for the National road.

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TEN EXPÀTS FEATURE ON CLARO LIST OF CANDIDATES A correction seems called for in relation to Mr. Kearney’s claim to be an informed commentator, deeply involved in Orihuela politics. For years he has been the personal, loyal and biased mouthpiece for Pedro Mancebo who was head of the Centro Liberal Renovador (CLR) party until CLR gave up politically and decided not to contest the 24 May local elections. Pedro Mancebo then failed to be included in any party’s list of candidates.

Interestingly, when Pedro Mancebo announced his retirement from local politics he declared his support for the Popular Party (the official one, not the breakaway PP group of Pepa Ferrando whom he earlier supported for Mayoress). He did not declare his support for the Ciudadanos Party headed by his former political colleague and CLR President, Juan Ignacio Lopez Bas who, with his business boss, cynically took over the local control of an emerging national party when they decided CLR’s reputation had slumped so low that it could not run again as a local Orihuela party. Juan Ignacio Lopez Bas produced one of the fastest turn of coats in political history, resigning one day from his job as councillor and President of CLR to becoming the next day head and chief candidate of Ciudadanos.

Mr. Kearney, without a role as personal mouthpiece any longer, offers his comments on Orihuela politics from the same biased position as ever. No doubt in line with Pedro Mancebo’s endorsement, he suggests the new clean Popular Party which is split in two will get as many seats as last time when it was united. Unbiased commentators put their prospects much lower. What has kept Pedro Mancebo and Mr. Kearney going for the last 4 years has been their undisguised hostility to C.L.A.R.O. which they tried relentlessly to destroy. His prediction that C.L.A.R.O., focusing on only one area of the municipality, the coast, will not get a single councillor elected will turn out to be one of his greatest, deliberate errors. In the past two elections in 2007 and 2011 C.L.A.R.O. got half of the votes cast on the coast, more than the two major parties, the PP and Socialists together. There will be

Nearly one hundred CLARO supporters from the Coast and City in Orihuela on 2nd May after presenting their candidates more voters on the coast this time than before. C.L.A.R.O. has worked tirelessly over the past 9 years for Orihuela Costa and is fielding a stronger than ever team from Orihuela Costa, including 6 Brits, 2 Swedes, 1 Austrian and one Polish candidate.

Furthermore, this time C.L.A.R.O. has strong support in Orihuela city and surrounding villages, headed by two well known and respected political figures, both like Bob Houliston, expelled from the CLR-CLARO one time alliance of Pedro Mancebo and Juan Ignacio Lopez Bas group in order

to curtail their democratic rights.

Orihuela politics is a jungle with cut- throated contenders out to secure financial gain – commonly called corruption. It is essential to know who is who in order to vote for a party which will support and defend the interests of Orihuela Costa and Orihuela city too. No one should pay heed to Mr. Kearney’s biased and deliberately distorted political comments. C.L.A.R.O had been the only party that has continuously campaigned for the needs and rights of the people of Orihuela Costa.

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UNCERTAIN FUTURE FOR ALICANTE The Professor of Human Geography at the University of Alicante (UA), José Ramón Valero, has warned of an uncertain future for Alicante as more and more men and women leave the area in search of work.

Thousands of men and women, who increasingly see little of future for themselves in the region, are either moving overseas or to larger cities in the north, and in so doing they are creating a brain drain that leaves an uncertain future for the province, now facing an unprecedented demographic crisis that will continue to worsen in the coming years.

Last year there was a loss of young people in all age groups but it was most pronounced among men over 25 years, particularly in the 30-34 year agegroup.

Professor Valero speaks of a "lost generation", the "brain drain" and warns of the consequences that it will bring to the area.

Population projections to 2019 show that all regions in the province, except L'Alacantí, will experience a population decrease with a negative migration balance, according to data provided by the Valencian Statistics Institute (IVE).

The hardest hit will be the Marina Alta, down 1.10% according to the census. The Vinalopó and L'Alt Vinalopó Mitja also are below the average for the Region and will fall by 0.48% and 0.47%, respectively. The decrease will be less in the Baix Vinalopó (-0.16%), the Marina Baixa (-0.16) and the Baix Segura (-0.04). For Alicante the increase is only 0.05%.

Carlos Gomez Gil, director of the Permanent Immigration Observatory and professor at the UA, confirmed that the demographic crisis is deepening and that now the province's future is uncertain, "with indications that generate uneasiness."

"Emigration, which has already surpassed that of the 50s and 60s is a "gift" to European countries

like Germany, which benefit from its development, but is very negative for the evolution of local society", he said.

Gil speaks of a "perfect demographic storm".

He highlights several factors.

The first is immigration, which has been the basis of population growth in recent years.

"But now, for the first time in many years there is a setback," he warns.

This factor is linked with falling birth rates and population replacement as well as the departure of young people from Alicante. "The crisis is very deep, but at the present time we are unable to gauge what will happen.”

IVE data shows that of the 14,872 births in 2014, there will be a reduction of more than five hundred this year. However, in 2018 the decline will be 2,000. The fall in birth rates is as a result of the emigration of women from the age group 20-34 years.

The Valencian Institute of Statistics project that 12,833 births will be recorded in 2018, which will be 2,039 less than in 2014.

This new demographic situation is affecting the economic and social dynamism in the region and significant impacts can already be seen in infrastructure planning, not to mention bars and shops in that have had to close. Places are decreasing in schools, with the subsequent loss of teachers. This impact is also being seen in the universities, with replacement rates falling by up to 10%.

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TORREVIEJA TO BECOME EXAM CENTRE FOR RUSSIAN UNI’S

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, met with Sergey Kravtsov last Tuesday, the President of the Federal Agency for Monitoring, Education and Science in Russia, who was in the area primarily to meet with the city’s Russian residents, of which there are currently 5,300 listed on the electoral register.

He was also in the area to discuss matters education, with a view to establishing Torrevieja as the only city in Spain where Russian students can study and take examinations which will secure them the necessary certified qualifications to enter university in Russia.

Kravtskov said that he was extremely impress by the education system in Spain and he had chosen to establish the city of Torrevieja as a ‘centre of excellence’ from a long list of candidates.

After the meeting, the party visited the Permanent School of Adults (EPA) in Torrevieja, where they were received by its president, Joaquin Canovas.

After inspecting the facilities he said that the school seems most likely to be the centre chosen to conduct these certification exams for those students wishing to enrol in Russian Universities.

COUR T DENIES TOLL ROAD COMPO The Courts have rejected a claim from the company which operates the toll road between Torrevieja and Cartagena for loss of earning equal to over 300 million euro.

The company AUSUR filed the complaint against the Ministry of Development after the firm believed they had suffered 315 million euro losses as a result of the widening of the N332 between Guardamar, Torrevieja and Pilar de la Horadada.

The claim totalled 315 million euro for loss of earnings between 2009 and 2048, when their contract ends, but the court rejected the claim as they believe the company were aware of the risk of the widening of the road when they had bid for the contract.

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POTATO HEAD GOES VIRAL IN SPAIN 18-year-old Alberto left the Spanish TV series Masterchef Spain in tears two weeks ago.

The potato on his dish had three scoops and five blades and was supposed to look like a lions head.

In a Lion King-meetsFinding Nemo inspired dish, 18-year-old contestant, Alberto, presented "Lion eats prawn" to universal scorn from the judges.

"This is an insult to my intelligence," scoffed judge Pepe Rodriguez, a renowned Spanish chef."Humour is important in cooking, but looking at this… I don’t find it funny at all." "What is this supposed to be? An insult to cooking!" said the jury and sent Alberto home.

Meanwhile Alberto is receiving a lot of sympathy online. His potato head is going viral: the hashtag #leoncomegamba is trending and the photo shots keep coming back. And one of the judges, Jordi Cruz, has apologised. "It wasn't my intention to insult anyone," he says

FAKE GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL IN ORIHUELA VISIT Sub delegate of the government of Alicante, Alberto Martínez, has confirmed that the police are searching for a woman who posed as an assistant to the Vice President of the Government of Spain, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, at an official function in Orihuela.

The woman, identified at the time as Rosa Ferreira, posed as the official during a visit to an Orihuela school, which was also attended by the Vice President of the Valencia government, José Ciscar.

In a statement, Martínez said that “the police are trying to find the whereabouts of this lady”, in order to ascertain what has “led to the confusion”.

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BUZZY ALICANTE Bomberos in Alicante have removed a hive containing swarming bees this week, after 6000 were found to be bothering residents in a town centre street.

The removal was the latest in a series of urban hive repatriations, which have seen the hives swarms moved to more appropriate locations. Local farmers are keen to preserve the bees, as their numbers are dwindling due to drought and disease.

LYNX SUCCESS Conservation groups have hailed the birth of two Iberian lynx cubs as a breakthrough in a costly project to save a species that many fear could become the first feline mammal to die out for 2,000 years. The births are believed to be the first in the wild for decades outside Andalusia, where the partly EUfinanced project to save the species was launched 12 years ago, after its numbers had fallen to fewer than 100 in the wild. It is now believed that there are at least 300, and the fact that at least one pair has now bred in the vicinity of Badajoz, in western Spain, suggests that the animal may be re-establishing itself across a wider area.

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SPANISH IMPOSTER British bluebells are being wiped out by the flower's Spanish equivalent and could be completely eradicated within 50 years. The Spanish bluebells - which smell like onions were first introduced to UK hundreds of years ago but recently their numbers have doubled. They now outnumber homegrown and more fragrant Welsh bluebells and have been described as 'big thuggish things' by horticulturists, who say garden centres are 'duping' people into buying them.

ROYAL PROCEEDINGS Judge Jose Castro has begun proceedings to take possession of assets belonging to the Infanta Cristina, the sister of King Felipe VI, following her failure to deposit in court a single penny of 2.7 million euros (including fines) that were imposed on the Royal Princess last December as surety against any financial liability which may be invoked by the treasury against her or her husband.

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HUNDREDS OF INTERNATIONAL THE RBL RESIDENTS CELEBRATE EUROPEAN DAY COMMEMORATE V.E. DAY

Throughout last Saturday morning hundreds of international residents gathered in Torrevieja’s Constitution Square to commemorate Europe Day, a celebration that takes place in the European Union every year on 9th May. The anniversary recalls the noted Luxembourgishborn French statesman Robert Schuman, an independent political thinker and activist who was twice Prime Minister of France, and is regarded as one of the founders of the European Union, the Council of Europe and NATO. The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, along with the Councillor for foreign Residents, Rosario Martinez Chazarra, attended the event which also involved a number of expat individuals and European Associations.

There were brief speeches of welcome in a variety of languages, which were followed by the raising of the EU flag by the mayor. While this took place it

was accompanied by Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ sung

by Francisco Moreno and Concepción Pérez.

After the flag-raising ceremony there were plenty of activities and entertainment in the square including Duende Andaluz from France, representatives of the Edinstvo Association from Bulgaria, the Phoenix Band from UK of course, a German Oompah Band and the British singer Chloe Leigh who performed the soundtrack of the film ‘Cucaracha Club’, which was shot entirely in the city of Torrevieja.

The Orihuela Costa and District Branch of The Royal British Legion were at Alfies Place La Zenia on Friday 8 May to celebrate V.E Day. The evening started with a 3 course meal followed by entertainment from Phil Bowles, TAABS, Crazy Ladies, Emily Hullamn, Rebecca Holt, Cindy Fitzpatrick, Dan Davy, the night was hosted by Simon Morton. All of the artist's performed at no cost in aid of The Poppy Appeal.

There was a raffle that raised €300.00 and Chelsea Pensioner Wayne Campbell donated a large Teddy Bear dressed as a Chelsea Pensioner which was auctioned and raised a further €50.00 The branch meet every 3rd Thursday of each month at The Olympia Restaurant Mil Palmeras 7pm for 7.30 pm. You do not have to be ex military to become a member.

Further information is available at the Orihuela Costa Branch web site. Http:/branches.british legion.org.uk/branches/orihuela-costa

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Partido Demócrata de Rojales WE DO CARE ABOUT QUESADA A few neighbours from Ciudad Quesada have been very supportive to the Pader Party as most of the members of the Party are residents of Quesada.

Expatriate residents of Quesada, Charity shops, and expat owners of Businesses in Quesada believe that Only Pader can make the difference.

Some of our goals are as follows: HEALTH The amount forecast for pest control in the sewerage system will be increased especially in the summer period.

We will insist on the cleaning and fencing of plots within the municipal area.

We will push forward with campaigns to create a mindful community and eliminate domestic animal mess on the streets.

We will facilitate fenced-in public spaces for the exercising of pets which will also help to keep the streets and pavements clean SOCIAL SERVICES A personaliized plan will be drawn up by the council for all cases of Help at Home.

Home Help Services will be augmented through contracts with approved external companies with the express condition they use workers registered with the Town Hall The donations for assistance will be maintained and special cases reviewed.

A budget line will be included specifically for rehabilitation or to adapt properties which accomodate the most disadvantaged, with prior study and evaluation by the municipal technical departments.

THIRD AGE An annual programme of leisure activities will be drawn up to include the different fitness programmes to altérnate with other activities for this group. This same programme will be carried out in the community centres of Ciudad Quesada and Heredades.

The help and subsidies for the different associations will be maintained and we will request a greater involvement and collaboration with the council.

TOURISM We will open the municipal Tourist Information office in the “Plaza” Building during both the morning and the afternoon.

We propose to provide a plan of cultural tourism, that would cover guided tours of the archaeological, agricultural, Semana Santa museums and Gasparito water deposits as well as the Cuevas del Rodeo.

In collaboration with the business and the hospitality sectors we will create a guide to shops, bars and restaurants of the town.

COMMERCE A business association will be fostered with representation from the highest number of businesses of the area.

Logistically and economically the different functons of the business association will be supported for the benefit of the town.

We will continue to support the setting up of new businesses on the “Plaza” and influx of new people..

Local purchases will be encouraged through the creation of a listing of local businesses categorized by specialist function.

PUBLIC FUNDS The number of councillors wll be updated and they will be dedicated exclusively to the real needs of the Town Hall.

We will control and review monthly the progress, with regard to local projects, to ensure efficient completion..

The different municipal tax rates will be updated and we will consider possible reductions for those in the neighbourhood who are

Party Members canvassing outside the Quesada Arches in need of assistance.

Within the first three months of the legislature, and in a public meeting, we will provide information about the financial situation of the Town Hall.

We will follow established legal procedures when putting out to public tender all contracts for the services that require this.

All the vacancies available within the Town Hall will be advertised publicly.

All the available methods will be in place for the control of the municipal departments.

Creation of places for the disabled (33% or more) will be open to public tender.

CULTURE The use of the Capitol Theatre will be increased thoughout the year and we will turn it into the cultural centre of our town.

A committee for culture will be appointed made up of representatives from all cultural sectors of the municipality who, together with the council, will be responsable for creating an annual programme of events, to be published in a quarterly bulletin.

We will programme activities in several languages in accordance with the needs of the people of the town.

Visits to the various museums of the town will be stimulated and the opening hours revised, above all in the holiday periods.

The book resources will be augmented in the different libraries.

The opening hours of the library will be extended during examination time.

Open air activities will be scheduled in spaces such as the “Malecón del Soto”, “Plaza Blanca” and “Cuevas del Rodeo”.

On the 24 May we are sure that you will use your vote responsibly. We hope that means voting for PADER (Partido Democratica de Rojales) the only local Party that truly supports the residents of Quesada.

Many people will know local businessman and Party Activist FRANCISCO LIDON who has long been a major figure in local politics. Within PADER he is joined by a number of well established and prominent members of the expatriate community, Ann from the Butterfly Children’s Charity Shop, Sue Reader and Steph from El Toro’s Bar as well as Pamela Owen who many of you will know, a Quesada resident for over ten years.

INTERNAL ORGANISATION All the Town Hall officials and workers will be offered language classes and training on new technology with the aim of improving customer service.

The location of the different municipal departments will be agreed with the other political groups to ensure user friendly access.

Members of the Party Executive

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CAT CULL IN CARTAGENA

PP DISCRIMINATION

Dear Editor, Your piece on the proposed cat cull in Cartagena was not accurate. The letter received by the president of Cuatro Gatos implied that the cats would start to be exterminated unless this very small charity put a plan of full vaccination, etcetera, in place in a month. The Ayuntamiento doesn´t give any money to this charity which makes the situation impossible. The charity has had most of the cats on the colonies neutered with money from Brigitte Bardot´s charities.

If the Ayuntamiento starts putting the cats down there will be all hell to pay when they go up against BB´s very large charitable organisation. The Ayuntamiento is currently paying 300,000 euros a year to CATAD which runs the dog pound and is rumoured to put animals down fast.

CATAD has not had its contract renewed this year. The money would be better spent with a charity like Cuatro Gatos.

Dear Editor, Since 31 October 2004, I have been a member of the Partido Popular and it is interesting to note that in each election the PP always promises to include foreigners in their candidate lists.

In the lead-up to the municipal elections 2015, the foreign press were invited to Alicante, where Jose Ciscar, the President of the PP Alicante and VicePresident of the Comunidad Valenciana, held a press conference at the party headquarters of the PP in Alicante.

One reporter asked whether he would take into account the large proportion of the electorate who were foreigners and taxpayers when it came to compiling the election lists. He answered as follows: “I myself was councillor in Moraira, an area with a high percentage of foreigners and I appreciate the problems of foreigners.

Therefore, I will make sure that this time every city in the province will place foreigners in good positions on the candidate lists for the PP. I do not know what my predecessors had promised, but when I say this, this is what will happen and foreigners will be placed in respon-

Yours, Fiona Pitt-Kethley (resident of Cartagena and friend of the President of Cuatro Gatos).

sible positions.”

On April 21 when the final lists appeared, I was shocked and distressed to find that in every city in the province no foreigners were placed in good positions on the various lists. Their placements in PP lists, if it occurred at all, were in derisory positions, well down the lists.

The way Jose Ciscar transmitted the message to us was so encouraging that everyone believed him that the large population of foreigners would get a just representation at last. But once again it was just more deception.

My message to all non-Spaniards to vote during the municipal elections 2015: Do not vote for the PP; this party has no interest what so ever in allowing the ever increasing and large population of resident taxpaying foreigners to participate actively in politics in Spain.

After 11 years I have no doubt that this is so and I cannot accept this blatant discrimination against foreigners.

Accordingly, I have now resigned from the Partido Popular (PP).

Regards Stefan Pokroppa

NON-RESIDENT TAX FORM, MODELO 210 I wonder if you could ask your readers if anyone has tried to access and fill out the above on-line tax form.

It appears I have done everything right except the taxable base amounts? I have used last years figures by dividing the cadastral value by 1.1 and then finding 24.75% of the resulting figure to give me the tax I have to pay. However, when I then try to validate the form to print it off I get and error warning stating that I do not have the figures correct and I don't know where to check the figures I have used.

Can anyone who has used this form advise me?

I am trying to find the taxable base amount for my 2014 non-resident tax, can you advise me please?

James McMahon

CARRIL BICI EN ORIHUELA COSTA It is with surprise, that we read the negative comments regarding part of the

cycling lanes in the press.

We fully understand that a complete separate cycling lane always is the best option, but in many streets this is not possible and especially in Cabo Roig the parking spaces had to be taken in consideration.

Therefore in the drafting of the project (Servef / Development) the option "shared street" that has the name "ciclocalle" was chosen and will, upon completion, be signposted (indication signal S-860) along with a signal with the inscription "shared walkway".

This model has already been in successfully applied and has become common practice for years in different European countries and also in Spain.

It is clear that this type of “shared street” requires a coexistence between the car and the bike and also the necessary respect by the car driver in front of the driver of the bike (and vice versa).

During my visit in Ghent / Belgium four years ago I could see that this coexistence can work very well, but I understand that this is something new to which we must adjust.

Martina Scheurer Concejala Delegada de Costa, Playa y Residentes Internacionales

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INTRODUCING CLARO There are ten Expat Candidates on the CLARO list. Here is Part One of a short introduction to each of them BOB HOULISTON Bob Houliston is a founder member of C.L.A.R.O. Elected President in 2006 and re-elected every year since. Bob first started having holidays in Orihuela Costa during the 1980’s then moved here to live after his retirement in 2002. For 29 years was a European Commission civil servant, serving mainly in Brussels but with spells in New Delhi and Tunisia. 10 years prior to 1973 he was a member of British diplomatic service with postings to Copenhagen and Geneva.

He became involved in Orihuela Costa politics due to the injustice of the Orihuela-based political parties siphoning off taxes paid by Orihuela Costa residents to spend essentially on those who could deliver votes to re-elect them. He feels strongly that the people of Orihuela Costa have should exercise their right to vote and that they should receive fair treatment and services from the Orihuela local government.

JAN HOLDEN Jan Holden originates from Birmingham and always lived and worked near Birmingham until she moved to Spain.

She was a social worker before she started her long teaching career delivering qualifying social work courses and social care courses.

She moved to Spain with her two children in 2000, living firstly in Torrevieja and for the last five years in Orihuela Costa. She became involved in local politics as a direct con-

Part two of this feature will appear on 18 May, in next Monday’s edition of the Leader Newspaper. sequence of the analysing the discrimination shown by the politicians of Orihuela to the people of the Orihuela Costa. She feels very strongly that the Costa should have a fair share of the council budget and that that the people of Orihuela Costa should have the same services and facilities as the people living in Orihuela.

KARL FAILONI Karl Failoni comes from Graz, Austria. Prior to moving to Spain he spent forty years in the restaurant business in the UK, working in Birmingham, Manchester and Saddleworth, plus two years in Jersey. He moved to Spain upon retirement and had hoped to enjoy the climate and the culture; however he soon became very active in C.L.A.R.O and local politics. He feels that the coast should have its fair share of amenities and finances without everything being based in Orihuela. He firmly believes that all the people in the Orihuela municipality should be treated equally where ever they live. He wants to see that families living in Orihuela Costa have a positive future with good education and job opportunities. He wants everyone in Orihuela to have their rights respected and to be treated equally.

NORAH BOND Norah Bond was born in Kent but lived in Berkshire for many years where she had a large range of business interests. Norah took an active role in the Local Business Partnership in her area and was the secretary of the North Hampshire Federation of Small Businesses. She

retired to Spain 2000, mainly due to health problems. Since living on Orihuela Costa Norah founded Help At Home Costa Blanca and was its first President and she is currently Secretary General of the charity that provides help to those in need in their own homes, of all ages and nationalities. She has been involved with C.L.A.R.O for many years and has been a long standing member of the Executive Committee. She is passionate about the rights of people living on the coast and their requirements for improved social services.

HELENE AKERMAN Helene Akerman was born in Sweden but lived for many years in the UK before she moved to Orihuela Costa with her two children when she undertook a work placement as part of her language university course one and a half years ago. She is presently employed in the Scandinavian School teaching Spanish, English and Music. She very quickly became engrossed in local politics and C.L.A.R.O when she realised how neglected Orihuela Costa was in comparison to Orihuela. She passionately believes that all the children of Orihuela Costa should have good educational and leisure opportunities and that there should be career opportunities available here on the coast to ensure that families can grow and prosper.

She wants to make sure that Orihuela Costa is a place where families can have a positive future.

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VAUXHALL/GM MARKS 90-YEAR ANNIVERSARY GM celebrates 500 million vehicles produced Vauxhall has made ‘a significant contribution’ after 90 years of GM ownership GM & Vauxhall continue to innovate after more than a century in business General Motors has become the first car manufacturer in the world to produce 500 million vehicles, as Vauxhall in the UK – GM’s fourth largest market – celebrated 90 years of ownership by the US company. ‘During 2015, we expect to sell more than 1,000 new vehicles per hour, 24 hours per day,’ said Mary Barra, GM’s CEO. ‘This adds up to nearly ten million vehicles, the most in our history. I look at this extraordinary volume as ten million opportunities to prove what kind of company we are and to say thank you.’

Vauxhall D-Type staff car

The landmark figure came 90 years after General Motors purchased Vauxhall in 1925 in what was the American company’s first overseas acquisition. Luton-based Vauxhall, which is Britain’s oldest surviving car manufacturer, very quickly repaid GM’s investment and to date has sold nearly 14.5 million vehicles in its own right.

Like its parent company, which pioneered the automatic transmission, the V-8 engine and the first airbags in a production vehicle, Vauxhall has a long history of innovation too. Just 10 years into GM ownership it produced the DY and DX models, the first British cars with independent front suspension. Two years later the H-type was launched, the first British car to have an integral body and chassis.

But perhaps the most significant achievement for Vauxhall is its 112 years of continuous vehicle production, even during both World Wars when it manufactured the D-type Army Staff Car and Churchill Tank respectively from its Kimpton Road plant in Luton. Today, Vauxhall’s Vivaro van is still built on Kimpton Road, with a further five million vehicles produced by the company’s Ellesmere Port plant since it opened in 1964.

‘Vauxhall has made a significant contribution to GM’s success, and we are very proud to be part of its global family,’ said Tim Tozer, Vauxhall’s Chairman and Managing Director.

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SIMPLY FORD 2015 SHINES DESPITE SHOWERS

Beaulieu threw open its gates for Simply Ford on Sunday 3rd May 2015, welcoming Fords of all ages, shapes and sizes into the attraction’s parkland. Not even a showery start could put a dampener on the day, with over 900 cars taking part in the event, ranging from highly modified modern examples to immaculate classics.

Over 1700 visitors joined the event, now in its sixth year, as it celebrated all vehicles built with a blue oval badge. For 2015, the Ford Transit was a star of the show, with a special display commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Britain’s favourite van.

Judith Maddox, Beaulieu’s Events Manager, said “Simply Ford has got the 2015 calendar of Simply rallies off to a flying start. Always a hugely popular event with owners and spectators alike, due to its welcoming atmosphere, this year saw a wide range of different vehicles on display.”

The Transit Van Club’s display spanned the five decade history of this legendary workhorse, as the latest models mixed in with examples of the classic Mk1, rugged Mk2 and streamlined Mk3. A crowd favourite was Tasha Rose’s immaculate 1969 camper van, adorned with one-off Jimi Hendrix-inspired artwork on its pristine panels.

Show regulars Ford Heritage supported the celebration with their own Transit Mk1, the oldest example still on Britain’s roads, along with the legendary Transit Supervan 3. This lightweight monster wowed crowds as its raucous V8 engine, mounted in the middle of the van, was started up several times during the day.

Almost thirty other clubs showcased their members’ remarkable machines. The Mondeo Mk2 Owners’ Club brought along a range of these once-common family cars, while fast Ford lovers enjoyed the XR Owners’ Club stand, where examples of the XR2, XR3i and XR4 could all be found.

Nobody could miss the eye-searing line-up of the Electric Orange ST Club, a crowd favourite featuring no less than nine examples of the performance focused Focus ST, all finished in the same vivid orange hue. Elsewhere in the event, Capris, Escorts and Focuses rubbed shoulders with older Ford models, such as Prefects, Populars, and Anglias. American Fords such as a Galaxie and a V8-powered Econoline ‘dayvan’ contrasted with the British Corsair and Cortinas

Ford Anglia Delux also on show.

Beaulieu’s Commercial Director, Stephen Munn, presented the People’s Choice award to Dave Pritchard for his Escort Cosworth.

Dave, who had driven down from Wiltshire to attend the event, has spent over £30,000 lovingly upgrading and restoring his Escort over ten years of ownership, including swapping the original turbocharger for an even bigger one to give a total power output of 630bhp.

Among the runners up, were Jim Watson with his beautifully presented Ford 100E Popular and Steve Blewitt whose American Ford 300 Custom is believed to be the only example in the UK. Simply Ford will return on Sunday 1st May 2016, for more details visit www.beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieu-events.

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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.

Fight Alzheimer’s Learn a Language!

I often hear expats complaining about the difficulties of learning Spanish, despite being well aware that their experiences as an expat would be greatly enhanced by making the effort to communicate in the language of their new country.

Sadly, many fail in the process, despite their best efforts and sometimes through no fault of their own.

Ideally, expats should have a working knowledge of the language before they even set foot in their newly adopted country. How often did we hear during the UK election campaign, for instance, politicians and the public complaining about immigrants arriving in the UK without a working knowledge of the language? This lack of ability to communicate creates barriers, suspicion and resentment, and is one of the many reasons why immigration can become such a divisive issue in any community. Life is not predictable, and for most expats, learning a language is a long and continuing process upon arrival. However, it can be fun and it is a willingness to try that is important.

I have often heard, and read reports indicating that learn-

ing a language after the age of fifty is very difficult, although many good teachers will dispute this.

Certainly, the quality of teaching, materials used, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are all part of the ingredients of any learning, be it with others in a group, as an individual, in small group lessons, or simply following a recorded language course. I vividly remember that as a newly arrived expat in Spain, I signed up for a language course funded and promoted by the municipality. I attended the first evening with great enthusiasm until I met the other 39 newly arrived expats in my class. The pointlessness and frustration of trying to learn for an hour in a class of 40 other middle aged people was sad to experience, and is only successful in putting people off learning a new language. Indeed, a few weeks later when I checked what was going on, the class size had reduced to just five people. Maybe this was the overall intention, but it is a very sad and destructive way to promote learning of a language.

Despite the difficulties and frustrations when learning a new language, there is also plenty of good news. A recent report claims that using Spanish in everyday situations, as well as regularly attending classes, can help to prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The research claims that the first signs of dementia can be delayed by at least five years by learning a language.

Expats living in Spain are certainly at an advantage, and are most likely to benefit since those who regularly use the

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FLYING THE NEST YOUNG adults in Spain have long been famous for remaining in the family nest longer than their northern European counterparts, but four other EU countries beat them hands down, latest figures from the continent's statistics agency, Eurostat, claim. Whilst Swedes leave home at a much younger age than anywhere else on the continent – at just over 19-anda-half years old – Croatians are on average only a month shy of their 32nd birthdays when they finally stop living with their parents. In Spain, they are just over a month short of turning 28 when they leave home, on average.

SECOND WIND language are even more likely to fight off Alzheimer’s than those who have merely studied a language in isolation in their home country and then fail to use it in day-today situations.

Doctors have claimed for many years that thinking activities, such as Sudoku and crosswords help to ward off confusion and memory loss in old age. In addition, specialists claim that those who speak two or more languages have an even stronger chance of retaining their mental faculties.

Well, I can take a hint; I’m just off for my Chinese lesson.

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

Spain's anti-austerity party Podemos, whose meteoric rise has upended the country's politics, is seeking a second wind as an internal crisis over strategy hits and polls show its popularity may have peaked. The surprise resignation on Thursday of one of the party's founders, 52-year-old political science professor Juan Carlos Monedero, threw the spotlight on party divisions ahead of regional and local elections on May 24, and a general election later in the year. "There are tensions at the heart of Podemos," Monedero told an online radio station hours before he announced his surprise resignation.

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STANDING OVATION FOR CORO PILAR This spring the international choir Coro Pilar held two concerts, the first was held at the church in Pinar de Campoverde on Friday 24th April and the last at Pilar de Horadada Church on Sunday 26th April. Both concerts were well attended and contained a mixed program of music by the choir and also included, a flute solo by Maria Garcia, a duet featuring Eva Olsson and John Robinson and a rendition of Shenandoah by the male group. The finale, a performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria, brought the audience to its feet! The choir would also like to thank Nataliya Khomiak, who accompanied us on the piano and of course Zinoviy Harvat, our musical director for all of his hard work and patience. We have enrolled some new members recently and anyone else who would like to join us will be very welcome. Please contact our president Rachel Cottis on: 966841529 for information.

RASCALS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE POND

Last chance to see this lively variety show performed by Rascals in aid of Alzheimer’s.

For an entertaining evening out don´t miss the last performance on Tuesday 26th May at the Virgen del Carmen, Torrevieja of Both Sides of the Pond curtain up at 7.30.

This is a variety show with colourful costumes,

song, dance & comedy from the Americas in the first half and Europe in the second.

To reserve tickets call Sue on 96 678 4874 or on the website www.therascals.org or you can get tickets at the booking office outside The Municipal theatre.

They only cost 6 Euros and this even includes a programme ! All ticket sales go to Alzheimer´s .

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FOREIGNERS BUY ONE IN THREE HOMES According to the 2014 Statistical Property Yearbook, foreign buyers purchased one in three homes sold in the Region in 2014, 27.16 percent of the total. These figures rank the Valencian Community at number three nationwide in this categorization.

The Baleares top the table for expat buyers with 32.63% while the Canary Islands rank at number two with 27.42% of the total.

Each of thse figures more than double the national average within their communities which stands at 13.01%.

Within the Valencian community Alicante achieved 24,210 purchases, although this was a fall of 2.20 percent; Castellón reached 5,923 (3.23% less) and Valencia 16,675 (down 0.59 percent). In Alicante, 56.12 percent of the buyers were domestic and 43.88% foreign.

According to statistics, only 1.44% of transactions were in excess of 500,000 euros, while the national average was 5.20%.

This placed the region in eighth place, behind communities like Baleares, Basque Country, Catalonia, Andalusia, Madrid, Cantabria and Murcia.

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ACROSS 1. Take the infant for a walk round? (11) 9. Twenty-two vats containing eggs (3) 10. Homes were rebuilt in an unspecified place (9) 11. Approaches a listener in opposite directions (5) 13. If fishermen catch it, they get in a tangle! (7) 14. Outrageously show several topless! (6) 16. Timber and crude metal on the beach (6) 18. A moral consideration that may be dispensed with! (7) 19. Head of the delegation in rearranged tour of the royal house (5) 20. An expert in advising what courses to take (9) 21 and 6Dn. Removed from the register and not for publication (3,3,6) 22. Key workers have them at their finger-tips (11)

DOWN 2. Christine Naughton's middle name (3) 3. They're stupid enough to make a valuation pointless at the end (5) 4. To cause perplexity, act as a patroness of the arts (6) 5. No service for the high churchman? (3,4) 6. See 21 Across.

7. National team not seen in town (11) 8. Could it be the skill of the inoculator (6-5) 12. Lady confused about a piece of poetry in an unfortunate way (9) 15. Inform somebody of a trophy, we hear (7) 17. No rise for one in top form (6) 19. It's held to be true palindrome (5) 21. Sounds like unrefined material for making a blade (3)

QUICK ACROSS: 1 Countenance; 9 Isthmus; 10 Owner; 11 Canon; 12 Element; 13 Mapped; 15 Candle; 18 Parable; 20 Match; 22 Canoe; 23 Tornado; 24 Trustworthy.

DOWN: 2 Often; 3 Nominee; 4 Ensued; 5 Adobe; 6 Contend; 7 Circumspect; 8 Brotherhood; 14 Partner; 16 Admirer; 17 Bestow; 19 Bless; 21 Teach.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Close second; 9 On trial; 10 Blush; 11 Range; 12 Chagrin; 13 Obtuse; 15 Bellow; 18 Kindred; 20 Hello; 22 Urban; 23 Sackful; 24 Less and less.

DOWN: 2 Let in; 3 Shivers; 4 Solace; 5 Cobra; 6 Neutral; 7 Poor look-out; 8 The New World; 14 Tenable; 16 Ethical; 17 Odds-on; 19 Ranks; 21 Lifts.

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L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Where on your body would you find a lunula?

2. The bestselling Stephenie Meyer books, Breaking Dawn, Eclipse & New Moon, among others, are collectively known by what name?

3. How is the Baron of Foy in the county of Herefordshire and Hartlepool in the county of Durham better known?

4. Which film is the highest-ever grossing film in the UK as of April 2009?

5. What name is given to the dress worn by female competitors in highland dancing?

6. In what capacity could 21 names - including Ana, Bill, Claudette - thru to Victor and Wanda - be in the news from June 1 2009?

7. What was unusual about the landslide mayoral victory for Harry Stonebraker in the town on Winfield Missouri on April 9, 2009?

8. How many replies did Sting get to his message in a bottle?

9. In the classic comedy series "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin", what was Reggie Perrin's middle name?

10. www.hop-skip-jump.com is the web address for which Lake District attraction?

11. What is the main official language of Ethiopia?

12. Which e-tailer made the fortunes of Brent Hoberman and Martha Lane-Fox? 13. What term is given to velocity multiplied by mass?

14. What word did James Joyce's Ulysses contribute to particle physics?

15. What lies above the troposphere and below the ionosphere?

16. What is a yarmulke, or kippah?

17. Which Italian city is served by Galileo Galilei airport?

18. With which Irish retailer is the brand St Bernard most associated?

19. Who replaced Bob Wilson as the face of the BBC's Football Focus in 1994?

20. In which palace were Henry VIII and his daughters Mary & Elizabeth born?

21. Killing me Softly was a career-defining hit for Roberta Flack and much later, The Fugees. Who was it written about, and what was "his song" for the point.

22. In what capacity has Moby's Lift Me Up recently lost out to Fleetwood Mac's The Chain?

1. Nails - it's the half moon thingy at the bottom ,2. Twilight Series, 3. Business Secretary - Peter Mandelson, 4. Mamma Mia! Overtaking Titanic in Dec 08, 5. Aboyne Dress, 6. Names for 2009 Hurricanes and tropical storms, 7. He was dead. Died 2 weeks before election, but name on the papers and postal voting had taken place too. Won 90% of the vote. 8. Walked out this morning, don't believe what I saw, Hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore, 9. Iolanthe, 10. The World of Beatrix Potter, 11. Amharic, 12. Lastminute.com, 13. Momentum, 14.

Quark, 15. Stratosphere (accept mesosphere), 16. Jewish skull cap, 17. Pisa, 18. Dunne's Stores, 19. Steve Rider - Lineker was later, 20. Placentia - also called Greenwich Palace, 21. Don McClean - American Pie, 22. BBC showing F1 again from ITV.

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E X PAT S T O PAY F O R U K H E A LT H C A R E Tighter controls within the NHS mean that British expats without the necessary paperwork can no longer expect free medical treatment during trips back to the UK, said OverseasGuidesCompany.com.

“Previously, some expats have been able to travel back to the UK to take advantage of free healthcare for certain conditions, without questions over their residency status,” said Elaine Ferguson, Head of the Resource Centre at OverseasGuidesCompany.com.

“But forthwith, non-residents of the UK, including British expats who are resident in the European Economic Area (EEA) and who are not UK state pensioners, will have to pay for NHS treatment they receive back in the UK out of their own pocket, unless they have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from their European place of residence or the necessary medical insurance. This excludes treatment in A&E departments and GP surgeries.

Similarly, expats resident in a country outside of the EEA will be billed 150 per cent of the NHS nation-

al tariff for any NHS care they receive if they are not covered by suitable medical insurance.

“Meanwhile, qualifying UK pensioners living in the EEA, which includes all EU states, have nothing to fear as they are now entitled to the same level of NHS care as pensioners resident in the UK, so long as they are registered for healthcare in Europe with an S1 form.

“This clamping down is an example of how the UK’s austerity measures are affecting expats. Times are changing and if you’re not a UK pensioner, you can no longer just nip back to the UK for free healthcare when it suits you – and this should be taken into consideration before relocating abroad.

Healthcare should be a key concern of anyone moving abroad, in particular if you are retired or approaching retirement, so now it’s even more important to be satisfied with the standard – and, if applicable, costs - of medical treatment that will be available in your new home.”

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HEARING problems affect many people as they get older, but the good news is that they do not have to suffer the silence.

Hill's Hearing Care is committed to bringing the volume back to the hundreds of people who suffer from hearing problems here on the Costa Blanca.

With more than 30 years experience and esteemed qualifications as a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser and Member of the Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, hearing consultant Leslie Hill is an ambassador to his profession, providing precious relief for those who suffer from any manner of hearing impairments.

He was employed by the UK's leading hearing aid suppliers, Amplivox Ultratone, in Cardiff for more than 25 years, which included an 18 month deployment to Spain, where he paved the way for the service over here. He has since returned to the Costas and established his own hearing consultancy, which delivers the same UK standards of care and service, as well as recognised brand names that his clients can depend upon.

SERVICES Hill's Hearing Care can offer a complete service, from the initial hearing test, to prescription and fitting of a broad spectrum of hearing aids. Leslie explained that hearing aids differ in accordance with the person's needs, preferences and lifestyle, and that he is dedicated to finding the best possible solution to suit all three. He is happy to visit the client in their own home, travelling from Mazarron to Torrevieja, where he will offer sound advice and allow them to inspect the options available, with no obligation to buy.

Furthermore, at Hill's Hearing Care client satisfaction is paramount, so the service does not end at the point

of sale but will also take care of the servicing, testing and repair of hearing aids as required. All products are manufactured and repaired by registered UK companies for optimum peace of mind. Plus purchases are insured for 12 months, which can be extended should the client wish, whilst repairs carry a six month guarantee.

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01:15 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:20 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 The Housing Enforcers. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:40 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Land Girls. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Decimate. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather. 20:00 The One Show.

20:30 VE Day: First Days of Peace - Bombed Out. Twiggy journeys across the capital to discover how plucky, homeless Londoners fared in the aftermath of the VE Day celebrations.

21:00 EastEnders. Linda and Mick reach breaking point, but there’s a shocking turn.

21:30 Panorama Live. Following one of the most closely fought general election battles in decades, Jeremy Vine hosts a special live edition of Panorama from the heart of Westminster. He will be joined by leading politicians, analysts and voters for an in-depth look at what the results could mean for all of us.

22:00 New Tricks. Drama featuring an eccentric group of ex-police officers brought out of retirement to investigate unsolved crimes. The UCOS team’s feathers are ruffled when Steve McAndrew, a retired detective from Glasgow, descends on the office like a bundle of Scottish energy. Brought in to reinvestigate one of his original cases - the disappearance of teenager Georgia Wright - McAndrew’s policing methods raise a few eyebrows.

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

23:30 Regional News and Weather. The latest local news, sport and weather.

23:45 Have I Got a Bit More Election News for You. The extended version of the satirical news quiz.

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Romesh Ranganathan and Jon Snow.

00:30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton presents his talk show. Among the guests on the sofa: comedienne Miranda Hart, actor and writer Rupert Everett, and music from this year’s UK Eurovision hopeful, Electro Velvet.

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 08:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 09:15 Wanted in Paradise. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Coast. 14:10 Cagney and Lacey. 14:55 Glorious Gardens From Above. 15:40 Great British Garden Revival. 16:40 Are You Being Served? 17:10 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:45 Just Good Friends. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Beat the Brain.

20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. 22:00 70 Million Animal Mummies: Egypt’s Dark Secret. 23:00 Episodes. 23:30 Newsnight.

00:20 The Women’s Football Show. 00:50 Inside the Factory: How Our Favourite Foods are Made. 01:50 Question Time. 02:50 Back in Time for Dinner. 03:50 Channel Patrol. 04:35 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster. 05:45 Sleeping Lions.

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 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. James is devastated by Chas’s decision. Alicia is concerned for Belle. Laurel goes it alone.

20:30 Coronation Street. A mystery buyer swoops into the Rovers. Sean struggles at the ‘Bring and Lie’ sale. Anna loses her composure.

21:00 Wild Ireland. Christine Bleakley presents the six-part series in which she drives, climbs, walks and swims her way along the longest continuous coastal route in the world, Ireland’s 1,500-mile Wild Atlantic Way. Christine is on leg five of her journey in the Kingdom of Kerry. She kayaks out into the bay in search of one of County Kerry’s most famous residents, Fungie the Dolphin. She explores Ireland’s love of horses with a riding lesson on beautiful beaches.

21:30 Coronation Street. Will guilty Tony betray Liz? Billy makes a sacrifice. Anna is grateful for helping

hands.

22:00 Safe House. Four-part thriller set in the beautiful wilderness of the Lake District. In the final episode, Sam Blackwell and his young brother Joe head off across the lake and find themselves caught up in a terrifying ordeal. Robert and Mark work to resolve the situation, but when events dramatically spiral, it has serious consequences for both the family and Robert as he finds himself in direct opposition to Mark.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. Mark Austin and Julie Etchingham present 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 Agenda. ITV News political editor Tom Bradby and four guests discuss the big issues of the week, including last week’s election result.

00:20 Newzoids. Topical puppet animation comedy sketch show featuring the voices of top impressionists Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Lewis Macleod and Simon Greenall. Targets include politicians on the eve of the election, as well as poking fun at royals, pop stars, sports personalities, TV favourites, and some international despots.

00:50 Slow Train Through Africa with Griff RhysJones. Griff Rhys Jones makes five train journeys across the world’s most spectacular continent. In the final episode, Griff is in South Africa. He sets off from Pretoria, catching Africa’s most modern train on the short journey south to Johannesburg. On board he almost finds himself in trouble for attempting to eat his breakfast - against the strict train rules. Johannesburg is home to over four million people. a sprawling city that grew because of the gold discovered there in the 19th century. The goldmines needed workers and railways were built to transport them. On to Kimberley, site of the diamond mines and the largest hole dug by hand anywhere on Earth.

01:45 Jackpot247. 04:00 UEFA Champions League Weekly. 04:25 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 06:50 Deal or No Deal. 07:45 Will and Grace. 08:10 Will and Grace. 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Frasier. 10:25 Undercover Boss. 11:30 Come Dine with Me. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come

Dine with Me. 13:35 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Posh Pawnbrokers. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Damned Designs. 22:00 Benefits Street. 23:00 The Night Bus. 00:00 The Island with Bear Grylls. 01:00 The Shooting Gallery. 01:35 The Secret Millionaire. 02:55 Embarrassing Bodies. 03:50 Supersize v Superskinny.

04:45 You Can’t Get the Staff. 05:40 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Lily’s Driftwood Bay. 07:30 Fireman Sam. 07:40 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:10 Peppa Pig. 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 Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs. 13:40 5 News Lunchtime.

13:45 Secrets of Great British Castles. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - The Devil’s Teardrop (15). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Car Crash TV. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The Gadget Show. 21:00 Worlds Angriest Caught on Camera.

22:00 Gotham. 23:00 Person of Interest. 23:55 Film - Death Sentence (18). 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 The Last Days of Jesus Christ. 05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – The late Henry Cooper, the boxer best known for knocking down Muhammad Ali. 18.05 HandMade – I Wanna Be A Producer – Behind the scenes of a am-dram group as they put together a stage show.

18.30 Inland Spain – Calasparra is an old traditional town that has become very popular with the expat community over the years.

19.00 Let's Talk – Interviews withAndy Ormiston and Susan Reader.

19.30 Out & About in Torrevieja – Graham Knight leads a tour of the oldest building in Torreveja – the Casino 19.45 The Wedding Show (series) – Make-up. Make sure the final touches are right before you walk down the aisle.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 The Housing Enforcers. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:40 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Land Girls. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Decimate. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather. 20:00 The One Show.

20:30 EastEnders. Linda’s world spirals following her accident. Buster and Mick open up to each other, but it’s clear they have a long way to go. Ronnie once again turns to Phil for help, but will he continue to clean up his cousin’s mess?

21:00 Holby City. Adele intervenes in an attempt to heal the rift between Mo and her dad, but it remains to be seen whether she can rectify the situation.

Meanwhile, Zosia discovers Annabelle’s tumour has grown, so the pressure is on to kick-start the medical trials that could lead to a cure. Elsewhere, Raf sets out to impress Hanssen, but his plans are scuppered thanks to a patient’s dog.

22:00 24 Hours in the Past. Living history series presented by Fi Glover. Six celebrities travel back in time to the relentless graft of Victorian Britain, spending four days in four different 19th-century workplaces.

Their third 24 hours finds them facing the gruelling inequality of the factories that were the powerhouses of the industrial revolution, amid the bottle kilns of the Staffordshire potteries.

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

23:30 Regional News and Weather. The latest local news, sport and weather.

23:45 Del Boys and Dealers. Documentary series following the nation’s wheeler-dealers. Danny Sebastian has been trading for ten years. His buying has been outstripping his selling for a long time, and his late mum’s house - which serves as his warehouse - in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, is now bursting at the seams. Danny has come up with a radical plan for

turning the lot into ready cash: a house auction. Six years ago meningitis left Toni isolated and disabled.

She became a trader specialising in watches and jewellery and fought her way back to become one of the biggest players at her south London auction house.

Now she wants to expand. She is desperate for a new life as a proper trader, turning her insatiable appetite for a bargain into a real job.

00:45 Live at the Apollo. Jon Richardson, team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats, hosts an evening of stand-up at the Apollo in Hammersmith, west London, warming up the crowd before introducing routines by fellow comics Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.

01:15 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:20 BBC News.

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 08:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 09:15 Collectaholics. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Coast. 14:10 The Super League Show.

14:55 Glorious Gardens From Above. 15:40 The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. 16:40 Are You Being Served? 17:10 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:45 Just Good Friends.

18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Beat the Brain. 20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. 22:00 Wastemen.

23:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland. 23:30 Newsnight.

00:20 Ashya: The Untold Story. 00:50 Inside the Factory: How Our Favourite Foods are Made. 01:50 Antiques Roadshow. 02:50 Rip Off Britain. 03:35 Channel Patrol. 04:20 This is BBC Two. 05:00 The Time Traveller’s Guide to Elizabethan England Learning Zone.

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 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Alicia is faced with a difficult choice. Aaron tries to support Robert. Finn discovers what Emma did.

20:30 UEFA Champions League Live. Bayern Munich v Barcelona. Mark Pougatch introduces live coverage of the second leg of the semi-final from the Allianz Arena in Munich. Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is attempting to pull back a 3-0 first leg deficit against the Barcelona team with whom he won two Champions League titles as a coach and one as a player. With commentary by Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend.

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

23:45 UEFA Champions League: Extra Time. Mark Pougatch is joined by Lee Dixon and Andy Townsend for highlights of the second leg of the semi-final between Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

00:35 Benidorm. Mick has forgotten his and Janice’s wedding anniversary, and Janice tries to make herself feel better by enjoying the attentions of a handsome young admirer.

01:00 Jackpot247. 04:00 Loose Women. 04:50 ITV Nightscreen.

British GT. 03:45 Shameless USA. 04:40 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. 05:35 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Lily’s Driftwood Bay. 07:30 Fireman Sam. 07:40 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:10 Peppa Pig. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 09:55 Milkshake Monkey. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:45 Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs. 13:40 5 News Lunchtime. 13:45 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away.

14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:10 Rosamunde Pilcher’s Shades of Love. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Car Crash TV. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 21:00 Britain’s Horror Homes. 22:00 Big Brother 2015. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Big Brother 2015 Live From the House. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 The Hotel Inspector. 05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 05:25 The Great Artists. 05:45House Doctor.

C4 07:00 Countdown. 07:40 Will and Grace. 08:05 Will and Grace. 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:25 Frasier. 09:55 Frasier. 10:25 Undercover Boss. 11:30 Come Dine with Me. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Posh Pawnbrokers. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it. 22:00 No Offence. 23:00 Benefits Street. 00:00 CCTV: Caught on Camera. 01:00 Pokerstars.Com European Poker Tour. 01:55 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 02:25 Challenge Wanaka. 02:50 Mobil 1 The Grid. 03:20

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Robert Vaughn best known for his role as Napoleon Solo from 60’s hit series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and is still acting today.

18.05 Real England (series) – Devon is distinguished as the only county of England to have two separate coastlines and, of course, it’s beautiful!

19.00 San Fulgencio Fiestas –More from the best fiestas on the Costa in La Marina.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 The Housing Enforcers. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:40 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Land Girls. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Decimate. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather.

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 Inspector George Gently. The detective is called out when a body is found on a rubbish pile under the Tyne Bridge. It initially looks like suicide, but evidence reveals the victim was dead before he landed. The search begins to uncover his identity, with just a pawnbroker’s receipt, a note with a phone number for one Gwendolyn Howard and a betting slip in the deceased’s pocket.

22:30 Peter Kay’s Car Share. John has had a fancy new hands-free phone kit fitted in his car, but he arrives at Kayleigh’s house only to discover she is far more excited by the previous night’s events. Comedy about the daily journeys of supermarket employees John Redmond and Kayleigh Kitson, who have been thrown together in a company car share scheme, with each trip bringing fresh insight into their lives, as well as twists and turns in their unlikely relationship.

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

23:30 Regional News and Weather. The latest local 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. Her guests are Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis, rugby league great Keith Senior, German international footballer Didi Hamann and Commonwealth swimming champion Sharron Davies.

00:15 Film - Margin Call (15). Thriller. Two young employees of an insurance company discover that the company is heading towards financial disaster.

Starring: Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto, Penn Badgley, Simon Baker

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 08:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 09:15 An Island Parish. 09:45 Cowboys and Angels. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Coast.

14:10 Cagney and Lacey. 14:55 Glorious Gardens From Above. 15:40 The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. 16:40 Are You Being Served? 17:10 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:45 Just Good Friends. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Beat the Brain.

20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. 22:00 The Great British Garden Watch. 23:00 Rory Bremner’s Election Report. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Missed Warnings: The Bradford City Fire. 00:50 Inside the Factory: How Our Favourite Foods are Made. 01:50 Portillo’s State Secrets. 02:20 Sex and the Church. 03:20 Channel Patrol. 04:05 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Play by Play. 05:30 Titch and Ted Do Maths.

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 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Alicia finally gets some closure.

Aaron fights Robert’s corner. Debbie stands up to Emma.

20:30 Coronation Street. Tony brings in the heavies.

Anna’s fears for Faye mount. Adrian puts Eileen on the spot.

21:00 Give a Pet a Home. Series which sees Amanda Holden recruit a team of celebrity animal lovers who leave their glitzy and glamorous lives behind as they devote their time, with the support of the RSPCA, to finding new homes for the mistreated and abandoned creatures who arrive at Newbrook Farm Animal Centre in Birmingham. The volunteers include Julian Clary, Peter Andre, Chris Kamara, Coleen Nolan, Kimberly Wyatt and Denise Lewis. After an initial intensive training period with the RSPCA, they help the staff care for, rescue and rehabilitate the animals at the centre. Find

out which of our celebrity championed animals have found their new permanent homes.

22:00 Newzoids. The topical puppet animation sketch show gives its unique take on the results of the general election, and pokes fun at the royals, pop stars, sports personalities, TV favourites, and some international despots. Featuring the voices of impressionists Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Lewis Macleod and Simon Greenall.

22:30 The Delivery Man. Comedy series about a policeman who becomes disillusioned with his job and quits to become a male midwife on a busy maternity ward. Matthew discovers an abandoned baby and desperately tries to track down the mother before the authorities are called in - or Luke finds out. Lisa plays agony aunt and Pat creates some startling artwork.

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

23:40 Come on Down! The Game Show Story. Fourpart series, presented by Bradley Walsh, which examines the history of the TV game show. Featuring classic archive footage and interviews with some of the biggest names in entertainment, these programmes chart key moments in the genre and tell the stories behind some of Britain’s best-loved shows. In the first episode in the series, Bradley meets game show legend Sir Bruce Forsyth and hears all about an incredible career which has spanned six decades.

00:45 Corfu: A Tale of Two Islands. Documentary series which takes a look at the popular getaway through the eyes of the people who holiday there, and the many who make their living through tourism on the island. Half a million Brits fly to Corfu every summer, with around 10,000 choosing to live there. This week we meet barrister Charlie, who is among those considering a permanent move to Corfu, Tony, who has opted for the agricultural simple life, and club promoter Stacey, who has spent the last five years partying in Kavos.

01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen.

Frasier. 10:25 Undercover Boss. 11:25 Come Dine with Me. 11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. 15:00 Channel 4 Racing. 17:00 Posh Pawnbrokers. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 The World’s Most Expensive Food.

22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls. 23:00 Gogglebox.

00:00 Bodyshockers. 01:00 Street Sound and Style.

01:35 Embarrassing Bodies. 02:30 Film - Amelia (PG).

04:20 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. 05:15 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Lily’s Driftwood Bay. 07:30 Fireman Sam. 07:40 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:10 Peppa Pig. 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 Big Brother 2015. 14:40 5 News Lunchtime. 14:45 Neighbours.

15:15 NCIS: New Orleans. 16:10 Rosamunde Pilcher’s Shades of Love. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Car Crash TV. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors. 21:00 Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud. 22:00 Autopsy. 23:00 Big Brother 2015. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 The Hotel Inspector.

02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Person of Interest. 05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 05:25 The Great Artists.

05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Robson Green, singer, TV presenter and actor (his middle name is Golightly!)

18.05 Robinson Crusoe – The Campoverde Players pres-

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07:00 Countdown. 07:40 Will and Grace. 08:05 Will and Grace. 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:25 Frasier. 09:55

pirates, cannibals and sea monsters.

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14th may BBC2 07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 The Housing Enforcers. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:40 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Land Girls. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Decimate. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather. 20:00 The One Show.

20:30 EastEnders. Dot’s murder trial continues, and the case soon takes an unexpected turn. Shirley tries to get through to Mick and takes matters into her own hands.

21:00 Watchdog. Consumer series with Anne Robinson, Matt Allwright and Chris Hollins. Anne and the team continue their mission to protect consumers with investigations into some of the country’s biggest brands. Claudia Winkleman speaks for the first time about the tragic incident in which her daughter’s fancy dress costume went up in flames, leaving her badly burnt. The team investigates what makes fires of this kind so devastating and calls for the rules on safety testing to be changed.

22:00 Shark. A wildlife series on the sharks of the world. Sharks are more than just hunters. Only now are discoveries revealing a hidden side to their character. They have an intricate social life, complex courtship rituals, surprising ways of bringing up their young and extraordinary powers of navigation. They can forge relationships with the strangest of partners, even humans.

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

23:30 Regional News and Weather. The latest local news, sport and weather.

23:45 Question Time. David Dimbleby chairs the debate from Uxbridge, as a panel of guests faces topical questions from the audience, focusing on the outcome of last week’s general election.

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

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 08:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 09:15 Great British Garden Revival. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News.

13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Coast. 14:10 Cagney and Lacey. 15:00 Glorious Gardens From Above. 15:45 The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. 16:45 Are You Being Served? 17:15 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:45 Just Good Friends. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads.

19:30 Beat the Brain. 20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. 22:00 The Game. 23:00 W1A. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Wastemen.

01:20 Panorama Live. 01:50 Inside Harley Street.

02:50 Channel Patrol. 03:35 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Operation Cloud Lab: Secrets of the Skies. 05:30 Real World Chemistry.

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 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Chrissie is determined to make Robert pay. David tries to stop Alicia’s plan. Emma gets her own way.

20:30 Tonight. How to Get Into a Good School.

Aasmah Mir investigates how far parents will go to get their children into the school of their choice. Over recent weeks, parents across the country have been finding out where their children will be going to school.

For the majority it is good news, a great school close enough to home. In certain areas getting the school they want can be a real fight - and some parents are driven to extreme measures.

21:00 Emmerdale. Ross makes a sacrifice for Debbie.

Lachlan goes missing. David reconsiders Alicia’s proposal.

21:30 You’ve Been Framed. Exploding toilets, airborne chainsaws and a cat with a talent for playing the drums are among the video highlights submitted by

fans for comedy appraisal by Harry Hill. Plus, a prankster reveals how Star Wars villain Darth Vader takes advantage of his unique powers during an embarrassing lavatory-based situation.

22:00 Fraud Squad. Crime documentary series. This programme follows detectives from the City of London and Metropolitan Police as they go after a gang who have committed the biggest ever bank cheque fraud in Britain. The gang has stolen and counterfeited thousands of cheques from people, small businesses and charities across Britain. With exclusive access to surveillance operations, interviews with victims and arrest operations, the programme lifts the lid on the lucrative world of counterfeiting cheques. Detectives have already arrested the key lieutenants of a Zimbabwean gang who have made over 5 million pounds. In the second part of the investigation, detectives now investigate how the gang are moving their millions abroad and step up their hunt for the ringleader.

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

23:40 Newzoids. The topical puppet animation sketch show gives its unique take on the results of the general election, and pokes fun at the royals, pop stars, sports personalities, TV favourites, and some international despots. Featuring the voices of impressionists Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Lewis Macleod and Simon Greenall.

00:10 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories. The star of BBC comedy The Good Life talks to Piers about her eventful personal life, which was in stark contrast to the domestic bliss experienced by her on-screen character Barbara. She also reveals the truth behind her alleged affair with playwright Tom Stoppard and recalls how she enjoyed her own version of the Swinging Sixties in the 1970s.

01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 Tonight. 04:25 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 06:50 Deal or No Deal. 07:40 Will and Grace. 08:05 Will and Grace. 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:25 Frasier. 09:55 Frasier. 10:25 Undercover Boss. 11:25 Come Dine with

Me. 11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. 15:00 Channel 4 Racing. 17:00 Posh Pawnbrokers. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Born Naughty? 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls. 23:00 The Secret World of Tinder. 00:05 The Night Bus. 01:05 The Secret Millionaire. 02:05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 02:55 Grayson Perry: Who are You? 03:55 Grayson Perry: Who are You? 04:50 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. 05:45 Hugh’s 3 Good Things. 05:55 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Lily’s Driftwood Bay. 07:30 Fireman Sam. 07:40 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 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.

12:45 Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs. 13:40 5 News Lunchtime. 13:45 Big Brother 2015. 14:45 Neighbours.

15:15 NCIS. 16:10 Rosamunde Pilcher’s Shades of Love. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Car Crash TV. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 World War II in Colour. 21:00 The Last Days of... Guy Fawkes. 22:00 The Hotel Inspector. 23:00 Big Brother 2015. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino.

04:10 Gotham. 05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks Roger McGuinn a guitarist best known for heading up The Byrds.

18.05 Viva Vitality – Summer is here and it’s a good time to think about looking good and living well and.

18.30 Hayes Guide – Travel experts Dave & Jess are in Santa Pola and its surroundings.

19.00 TVM (series) Peter Taylor is here again with an alternative selection of music videos.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 The Housing Enforcers. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:40 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Land Girls. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Decimate. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather. 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. Her guests are Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis, rugby league great Keith Senior, German international footballer Didi Hamann and Commonwealth swimming champion Sharron Davies.

21:00 EastEnders. It’s the final day of Dot’s trial, and the tensions are high amongst her friends and family.

Shabnam receives a surprise visit from a face from the past. Mick makes a brave decision.

21:30 The Vicar of Dibley. Sitcom about a female vicar. When Reverend Pottle, the 102-year-old vicar of St Barnabas’ Dibley, dies suddenly, the villagers eagerly await his replacement. To their shock, it turns out to be a woman. However, all the villagers grow to love their new vicar - except David Horton.

22:00 Have I Got News for You. Satirical news quiz.

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a guest host and panellists including Robert Peston.

22:30 Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Comedy series about a loudmouthed Irish matriarch. With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some prenuptial jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard.

Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for the great day?

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

23:25 Regional News and Weather. The latest local news, sport and weather.

23:35 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton presents his talk show. Among his guests are Star Trek star Simon Pegg, starring in new movie Man Up, one of the world’s most successful comedians, Michael McIntyre, and Killers lead singer-songwriter

Brandon Flowers, performing the single I Can Change.

00:20 Peter Kay’s Car Share. Comedy about two workers thrown together in a company car share scheme, forcing their paths to cross. With a fancy new hands-free phone kit fitted in his car, John arrives at Kayleigh’s house, only to discover that she’s far more excited by the previous night’s events.

00:50 Film - I Love You, Man (15). Comedy. Lacking male friends, let alone a best man for his impending wedding, Peter Klaven struggles to bond with the guys suggested by his fiancee Zooey and others. Starring: Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones, Jason Segel, Sarah Burns, Greg Levine, Jaime Pressly 02:30 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:35 BBC News.

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 08:45 Oxford Street Revealed. 09:15 Gardeners’ World. 09:45 Cowboys and Angels. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Coast.

14:10 Cagney and Lacey. 15:00 Glorious Gardens From Above. 15:45 The Great Chelsea Garden Challenge. 16:45 Are You Being Served? 17:15 ‘Allo, ‘Allo. 17:45 Just Good Friends. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Beat the Brain.

20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites. 21:30 Gardeners’ World. 22:00 Britain’s Greatest Generation. 23:00 The Clare Balding Show.

23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Later... with Jools Holland.

01:05 Question Time. 02:05 Secret Britain. 03:05 Channel Patrol. 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 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Robert helps Chrissie. Debbie is worried for Ross. Rachel is furious with Jai. 20:30 Coronation Street. Faye is left holding the baby. Zeedan suffers the wrath of Tony. Liz looks to the future.

21:00 Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis.

Warwick Davis and his family travel around the UK in their trusty camper van. This week, Warwick takes his family to their first ever festival - Camp Bestival in Lulworth. They learn how to crack the whip with Cowboy Max before Warwick has the honour of introducing Chas and Dave on stage to a crowd of thousands. They travel along the coast to sunny Weymouth where Warwick gives his kids a surprise Punch and Judy show.

21:30 Coronation Street. Anna and Faye receive a surprise visit. Fiery Leanne goes after Tony. Love fool Liz falls for Tony’s plan.

22:00 Man and Beast with Martin Clunes. In the first programme in a two-part documentary, Martin Clunes sets out on a journey around the world to investigate the extraordinary relationship between man and beast.

From birds to bears, and from pets to primates, Martin observes humans and animals working side by side in ways that have existed and evolved over thousands of years. In the first episode he travels to Nepal, where he meets a farmer whose cows not only give him an income from milk, but provide the fuel for lighting and cooking in the family home.

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

23:40 Film - Cape Fear (18). Martin Scorsese’s remake of the classic 1962 thriller stars Robert De Niro as psychopath Max Cady, out of prison after fourteen years. The object of his hate is Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte), the lawyer who failed in his defence of Cady and who may have withheld evidence which he believes could have changed the verdict. Sam and his family (Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis) are terrorised by Max, but both women find themselves strangely attracted to him. Starring: Robert de Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis, Joe Don Baker, Robert Mitchum 02:00 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 06:50 Deal or No Deal. 07:40 Will and Grace. 08:05 Will and Grace. 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:25 Frasier. 09:55 Frasier. 10:25 Undercover Boss. 11:25 Come Dine with Me. 11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:00 Come

Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. 15:00 Channel 4 Racing. 17:00 Posh Pawnbrokers. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:35 Unreported World. 21:00 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. 00:05 Virtually Famous. 00:55Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 01:25 Film - (500) Days of Summer (12). 03:00 Shameless USA. 03:55 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under. 04:55 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money. 05:50 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. 05:55 Deal or No Deal.

C5 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Lily’s Driftwood Bay. 07:30 Fireman Sam. 07:40 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 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.

12:45 Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs. 13:40 5 News Lunchtime. 13:45 Big Brother 2015. 14:45 Neighbours.

15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 16:10 Rosamunde Pilcher’s Shades of Love. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Car Crash TV. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The Gadget Show. 21:00 Lusitania. 22:00 Big Brother 2015.

23:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 00:00 Big Brother.

01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother 2015. 05:20 The Great Artists. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with mad-cap comedienne, writer and TV presenter Ruby Wax. 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Health insurance and funeral plans are two more important topics discussed on this week’s programme.

18.30 Let's Talk (series) – Simon talks with 2 more interesting people from the Costa – Magician Martin John and author Michael Parker 19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – another wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety 2013 Show.

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07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 Paul Hollywood’s Bread. 13:00 BBC News. 13:10 Football Focus. 13:50 Saturday Sportsday. 14:00 Athletics. 15:00 Rugby League Challenge Cup. 17:30 Final Score.

18:20 Celebrity Mastermind. Celebrity edition of the quiz. Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker, Holby City actor Guy Henry, Stargazing Live astronomer Mark Thompson and Archers actor Tim Bentinck face the questions of John Humphrys for the last in the current series. The specialist subjects include the films of Peter O’Toole, AA Milne and Winnie the Pooh, the music of James Taylor and the history of coffee.

18:50 BBC News. The latest national and international news from the BBC. 19:00 Regional News and Weather. Up to the minute regional news and weather updates.

19:10 Pointless. A celebrity edition of the quiz that tests the depths of general knowledge, presented by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.

20:00 Atlantis. Drama series. Jason is determined to rescue his fellow prisoners from the amphitheatre. But this means returning to Atlantis, the heart of Pasiphae’s power and, with traitors at every turn, this is more dangerous than ever. As events come to a head it becomes clear that while Pasiphae lives, there will never be peace. For Jason and his friends only one thing is certain - the Queen must die. As Jason and Ariadne prepare to return to power in Atlantis, they must decide who they can trust. Anxieties run high as our heroes form new alliances with old enemies, whilst questioning those they love.

21:30 The National Lottery: In It to Win It. Dale Winton presents the quiz show where five contestants compete in a general knowledge quiz show to win a life-changing amount of money. All five could share £100,000, or one lucky player could take home the lot.

Including the Lotto and Thunderball draws, presented

by Kate Garraway. Ella Eyre performs and pushes the Lotto button.

22:20 Casualty. Charlie and Connie embark on a mission to save Louis which takes them to the darkest corners of Bucharest and pushes them to their limits.

23:10 BBC News. The latest national and international news from the BBC. 23:30 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker introduces

highlights from the day’s seven Premier League matches in the penultimate week of the season. The threat of relegation has haunted both Sunderland and Leicester for much of the campaign, and they face each other in what could be a crucial clash in the fight to avoid dropping into the Championship. Burnley, who have also been in and around the bottom three all season, take on Stoke at Turf Moor. Elsewhere, QPR host Newcastle, Southampton play Aston Villa, Hull travel to Tottenham, West Ham face Everton and Liverpool are in action against Crystal Palace.

Followed by National Lottery Update.

00:55 Live at the Apollo. Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Hal Cruttenden introduces Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

01:25 Film - The 51st State (18). Fast-paced thriller about an American criminal whose plans to sell his formula for an illegal drug and retire from the game go awry. Things fail to go to plan when his partners in the deal start to die, a gang war erupts between his former boss and the employer of his only ally, and he gets stuck in Liverpool with an unlikely escort. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf, Rhys Ifans, Sean Pertwee 02:50 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:55 BBC News.

BBC2 07:20 Animal Park. 07:50 Film - In Search of the Castaways (U). 09:30 Film - The Charge of the Light Brigade (U). 11:20 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:20 Escape to the Country. 13:05 Living Famously. 14:05 Film - Rope! (PG). 15:25 Talking Pictures. 16:05 Film North by Northwest (PG). 18:20 Flog It. 19:20 Gardeners’ World. 19:50 The Great British Garden Watch. 20:50 Britain’s Greatest Generation. 21:50 Dad’s Army. 22:20 Film - Alpha Papa (15). 23:45 Rory Bremner’s Election Report. 00:15 W1A. 00:45 Film - In the Loop (15). 02:30 This is BBC Two.

Martin. 15:40 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 16:40 Film Freaky Friday (PG). 18:35 ITV Regional News. 18:45 ITV News and Weather.

19:00 You’ve Been Framed. Celebrating 25 years of accidents, Harry Hill revisits some of the nation’s favourite funniest videos in this special edition of the world’s first reality TV show.

20:00 Ninja Warrior UK. Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara host the sixth heat of Ninja Warrior UK. Competitors from all over the UK take on TV’s toughest obstacle course. Who will rise to the challenge, conquer Mount Midoriyama and be crowned the UK’s first Ninja Warrior?

21:00 Britain’s Got Talent. The talent competition’s ninth series continues, hosted by Ant and Dec. Judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon take in more weird and wonderful performances in the sixth round of auditions. Only one lucky act has what it takes to secure a life-changing cash prize of 250,000 pounds and the opportunity to perform at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.

22:20 Play to the Whistle. Sports-based panel show hosted by Holly Willoughby. On this week’s show, team captains Frank Lampard and Bradley Walsh are joined by guests jockey AP McCoy, talk show host Jonathan Ross and Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent.

23:05 ITV News and Weather. Charlene White presents the latest headlines from around the world.

Followed by national and local weather forecasts.

23:20 Film - The Break-Up (12). A twist on the traditional romantic comedy formula as a happy couple’s relationship implodes amid childishness and bickering.

When neither wants to move out of their luxury apartment, a battle of wits ensues. Starring: Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Judy Davis 01:15 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

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07:00 Fort Boyard. 07:25 Pat and Stan. 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 07:45 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 08:00 Canimals. 08:15 Sooty. 08:30 Super 4. 08:45 Nerds and Monsters. 09:00 Thunderbirds are Go. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 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 Doc

07:15 How I Met Your Mother. 07:40 How I Met Your Mother. 08:05 Tarawera Ultra Marathon. 08:30 FIM Superbike World Championship. 09:00 The Morning Line. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:30 Frasier. 12:00 Frasier. 12:30 The Big Bang Theory. 13:00 The Big Bang Theory. 13:25 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 14:25 Channel 4

Racing. 17:15 Come Dine with Me. 17:45 Come Dine with Me. 18:15 Come Dine with Me. 18:45 Come Dine with Me. 19:15 Come Dine with Me. 19:40 Channel 4 News. 20:00 Cornwall: Walking Through History. 21:00 World’s Most Extreme.... 22:00 Film - The Hunger Games (12). 00:50 Film - Underworld: Awakening (18).

02:30 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. 03:25 Hollyoaks Omnibus. 05:35 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money.

C5 07:00 Peppa Pig. 07:05 Bananas in Pajamas. 07:20 Angelina Ballerina. 07:30 Pip Ahoy. 07:45 The Mr. Men Show. 07:55 Chloe’s Closet. 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:15 Make Way for Noddy. 08:25 Paw Patrol. 08:40 Little Princess. 08:50 Milkshake Monkey.

08:55 Wanda and the Alien. 09:10 Zack and Quack.

09:25 Olly the Little White Van. 09:30 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:45 Jelly Jamm. 10:00 LazyTown.

10:30 Dora and Friends. 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 11:35 Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs. 12:30 Britain’s Horror Homes. 13:30 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 14:25 The Hotel Inspector. 15:25 Columbo: The Most Dangerous Match. 16:55 Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud. 17:55 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 18:50 5 News Weekend. 18:55 Police Interceptors. 19:45 Film - Spider-Man 3 (12). 22:20 Big Brother. 23:20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 00:15 NCIS. 01:15 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother. 05:00 Cats Make You Laugh Out Loud. 05:50 Make it Big.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with mad-cap comedienne, writer and TV presenter Ruby Wax. 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Health insurance and funeral plans are two more important topics discussed on this week’s programme.

18.30 Let's Talk (series) – Simon talks with 2 more interesting people from the Costa – Magician Martin John and author Michael Parker 19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – another wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety 2013 Show.

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17th may 07:00 Breakfast. 08:30 Match of the Day. 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show. 11:00 The Big Questions. 12:00 Sunday Politics. 13:15 MOTD2 Extra. 14:00 BBC News. 14:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:55 Homes Under the Hammer. 15:55 Escape to the Country. 16:25 Shark.

17:25 Lifeline. 17:35 Points of View.

17:50 Songs of Praise - School Choir of the Year.

Aled Jones presents the final of the School Choir of the Year competition from Nottingham’s Albert Hall.

Judges Tim Rhys-Evans, JB Gill and Yvie Burnett decide who will be crowned junior and senior school champions for 2015.

18:35 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show has arrived. With less than 24 hours before the showground officially opens, Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift take an exclusive look at the showstopping gardens and Great Pavilion exhibits, meeting designers and growers and revealing just how this huge event is put together. They are joined by Monty Don, who shares his first thoughts on the week ahead, and Carol Klein, who previews the year’s headline acts in the Great Pavilion. Nicki Chapman and James Wong reveal what is coming in the daytime coverage, and award-winning actors Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter take a tour of the showground before it opens to the world.

19:35 BBC News. The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team.

19:50 Regional News and Weather. The latest local news, sport and weather from newsrooms around the country.

20:00 Countryfile. Anita Rani returns to her home turf of Bradford to explore the countryside on the edge of the city. She discovers the rural gems right on her doorstep and the journey that has been made for centuries from the urban sprawl to the fresh air of the nearby moors.

21:00 Antiques Roadshow. The Antiques Roadshow team visit Barrington Court in Somerset, a Tudor manor house which has the distinction of being the first grand property bought by the National Trust.

Hilary Kay is enchanted by a toy model of Noah’s ark, while pictures specialist Dendy Easton spots a valuable Flemish Old Master painted on copper. A bootsale bargain turns out to be an Elizabethan wine jug decorated with the face of a bearded man, while a £12 charity shop bracelet dates back to the Victorian era.

22:00 Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. Historical fantasy drama. Two men are destined to bring magic back to England - the reclusive Mr Norrell and daring novice Jonathan Strange. But their dangerous rivalry allows a greater evil to threaten the nation. Mr Norrell makes a dangerous pact with a mysterious being to resurrect a young woman and prove himself the greatest magician in England - unaware that the wayward but charming Jonathan Strange also has magical gifts.

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

23:20 Regional News and Weather. Regional updates from newsrooms across the UK. 23:30 Match of the Day 2. Mark Chapman introduces highlights from the day’s two Premier League fixtures.

The early match sees Swansea welcome Manchester City to the Liberty Stadium. Arsenal are the day’s visitors to Old Trafford, a ground at which they beat the Red Devils at in the FA Cup in March thanks to a goal from former United striker Danny Welbeck.

00:35 Athletics. 01:35 Weather for the Week Ahead.

01:40 BBC News.

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 07:30 The Big Allotment Challenge. 08:30 Countryfile. 09:30 Gardeners’ World. 10:00 The Beechgrove Garden.

10:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 12:00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites. 12:30 Paul Hollywood’s Bread.

13:00 Film - Scott of the Antarctic (U). 14:45 Live Rugby League Challenge Cup. 17:30 Triathlon. 19:00 Hotel India. 20:00 A Very British Airline. 21:00 Demolition.

22:00 The Detectives. 23:00 Film - Made in Dagenham (15). 00:45 Film - Hideous Kinky (15). 02:20 Countryfile. 03:20 Holby City. 04:20 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Fort Boyard. 07:25 Pat and Stan. 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 07:45 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 08:00 Canimals. 08:15 Sooty. 08:30 Fort Boyard. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 Judge Rinder. 11:20 Judge Rinder. 12:25 Judge Rinder. 13:25 ITV News and Weather. 13:30 Tipping Point. 14:30 Britain’s Got Talent. 15:45 All Star Family Fortunes.

16:50 Midsomer Murders.

18:50 Ninja Warrior UK. Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara host the sixth heat of Ninja Warrior UK. Competitors from all over the UK take on

TV’s toughest obstacle course.

19:45 ITV Regional News. Regional news update, plus local weather.

20:00 ITV News and Weather. James Mates presents the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast.

20:15 Celebrity Squares. Warwick Davis hosts the classic comedy game show. Two contestants play a giant version of noughts and crosses, with celebrity guests helping them to play for up to 25,000 pounds.

21:00 Sunday Night at the Palladium. Jimmy Carr hosts tonight’s show which features the cast of the multiple Olivier award-winning Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, who perform a medley of hits from the show. The world’s fastest illusionist, Hans Klok, flies in to wow the Palladium audience - and to teach Jimmy a few tricks. Comedy comes from Rob Beckett, while dancers Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace perform a stunning routine. Also featuring Westlife’s Markus Feehily, Rebecca Ferguson and the legendary Deacon Blue.

22:00 Home Fires. Drama series set in a Cheshire village during the Second World War. The isolated community could not feel further away from the impending bloodshed and battlefields, yet it is not immune from the effects of war. Everyone must make sacrifices as war starts to have an impact on the village. As Pat’s marriage deteriorates, Kate and Jack’s relationship intensifies.

23:05 ITV News and Weather. James Mates presents the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by national and local weather forecasts.

23:15 Perspectives. Nicky Campbell reckons that in the 1920s and 1930s, New York produced the best songs ever written. He visits Manhattan to explore his lifelong passion for this golden age of song-writing, when the music of packed Broadway theatres fused with the sounds of Harlem’s raunchy jazz clubs.

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01:10 The Store. 03:30 Motorsport UK. 04:20 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 05:00 ITV Nightscreen.

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SABA SUMMER TRIPLES RESULTS AND TABLES FOR FRIDAY 8 MAY

SPITFIRE DIVISION San Miguel Christians 83 (4) Vistabella Fairways 123 (11) Greenlands Gladiators 89 (4) San Miguel Moors 112 (8) San Luis Wellingtons 132 (14) Greenlands Gladiators 152 (12) Vistabella Fairways San Luis Wellingtons Quesada Blenheims San Miguel Moors Greenlands Gladiators Mazarron Miners San Miguel Christians

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Quesada Blenheims 124 (10) Mazarron Miners 71 (3) San Luis Wellingtons 111 (10) Quesada Blenheims 88 (6) San Miguel Christians 71 (0) Mazarron Miners 92 (2) W 22 22 20 18 17 12 11

D 3 1 1 2 0 1 0

L 11 13 15 16 19 23 25

O/W 4 4 4 4 1 2 2

Diff 152 120 77 12 -33 -177 -151

Pts 55 53 49 46 36 29 26

HURRICANE DIVISION Monte Mar Torro 114 (13) Quesada Lancasters 106 (10) Vistabella Greeners 85 (2) Quesada Lancasters 79 (4) La Marina Pilots 110 (10) P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

La Marina Pilots Emerald Isle Victors La Siesta Wasps Monte Mar Torro Vistabella Greeners Greenlands Glosters Quesada Lancasters

Greenlands Glosters 82 (1) Vistabella Greeners 95 (4) Greenlands Glosters 111 (12) Emerald Isle Victors 117 (10) La Siesta Wasps 94 (4) W 22 21 20 17 15 11 11

D 3 1 3 4 2 2 3

L O/W 11 4.5 14 5 13 4 15 2.5 19 2 23 2 22 1

Diff Pts 90 56 117 53 74 51 -8 43 -50 36 -123 28 -100 27

HARRIER DIVISION Country Bowls Badgers 119 (12) San Luis Hercules 70 (2) La Siesta Hornets 97 (10) El Rancho 87 (4) Emerald Isle Vulcans 115 (9) Horadada Hawks 95 (5) La Siesta Hornets Emerald Isle Vulcans Country Bowls Badgers San Luis Hercules Horadada Hawks El Rancho

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

W D 13 2 12 2 12 1 12 0 12 1 8 0

L O/W 9 3 10 2 11 2 12 2.5 11 1.5 16 1

Diff 17 -6 36 14 0 -61

Pts 34 30 29 29 28 18

COUNTRY BOWLS REPORT 8 MAY

By StJohn Broadhurst Two home games to report on this week and first up were the Herons who entertained San Miguel Mavericks in the Valle on Wednesday, 6 May in a VCL match. It was the visitors who came out on top, winning three of the five disciplines with two drawn. Picking up the points for the Herons were: Pairs – Andy White and Peter Whitehall 23-23.

Trips – Pat Patton, John Rimmer and Brian Patton 14-14. Overall shots Herons 75 (2 pts) Mavericks 99 (10 pts).

In the second game of the week on Friday, 8 May the Badgers welcomed top of the table San Luis Hercules to the Valle in a SABA Harrier league match. On a lovely sunny morning it was the Badgers who shone through, winning five rinks as well as the long game.

Shining brightly this week were: Doreen Statham, Del Gunning and Karen Kirk 18-13. Andy White, Dennis Birkett and Dot Davies 17-12.

Pat Patton, Billy Price and Brian Patton 33-8. Ben Noke, John Rimmer and StJohn Broadhurst 17-12. Carole Donnellan, Sheila Whitehall and Peter Whitehall 18-7. Overall shots Badgers 119 (12 pts) Hercules 70 (2 pts).

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E.I.Victors v La Manga Pilots. 1st may. Went down by 2 rinks to 4.

Shots 90-94, Points 4-10. E.I. winners: Ed Shepherd, Dave Close & Jim Mulloy. (22-9). Sandra Kavanagh, Graham Roberts & Keith Jollieffe (16-12).

E.I. Vulcans v C.B. Badgers, 3 rinks each. Losing the shots 98-124, Points, 6-8 to Badgers. E.I. Winners: Don Martin, Peter Creswell & Jack Redfern. (21-14). Sheila Wickens, Glyn Inwood & Bill Allen, (19-18). Marion Willicott , Mary Malcom & Alex Malcolm (19-11).

On Sat 2nd, 60 intrepid bowlers set out for Mojacar to play Lawn bowls, and mat bowls, the lawn bowls was a new experience for most of us. Our 1st game on grass was a learning curve, We won on one rink & lost on 7. Our winners were: Chris Ayling , Mary Malcolm & Alex Malcolm , who won 18-16 with the last wood.The other half of our team played Almeria (mat) & won by 4 rinks to 2, shots, 85-68. E.I. Winners: Peter Willicott, Maureen Jeffs & Marion Willicott (12-11).

Frank Close, Dave Close & Yvonne Mallaburn (19-9). Brian Kavanagh, Alex Fay & Sandra Kavanagh (25-7). Glyn Inwood , John Loughran & Nancy Inwood (18-8).

Sun 3rd. Men Only v Mojacar ( lawn bowls). A better result, winning on 3 rinks (losing on 5). Winning rinks for E.I.: John Pooley, Alex Malcolm & Frank Close. (25-19) Alan Clasper, Tony Harris & Glyn Inwood, (23-12). Robin Adams, Brian Kavanagh & Rodger Whitelock (25-7) who were our money winners, I've been Forced to say that, Graham, Dave, & Jim won the pink wigs. ( bang goes my future). Frank Close & Alex Malcolm , both won on both days, congratulations Our Ladies played against a mixed Mojacar team. I hope I,ve got the teams right, they won on 2 rinks & drew on one. Rinks, Maria Brookes, Ann Ede Nancy Inwood & Mary Malcolm (21-17) Sandra Kavanagh , Maureen Jeffs & Yvonne Mallaburn (19-18).

Margaret Riley, Barbara Collins & Liz Page got the draw , great result.

5th may. E.I. v Highjackers . E.I. Lost 2 rinks - With two draws.

Winners: Sheila Wickens, John Wood & Brin Colebeck (18-14).

Yvonne Mallaburn , Liz Page & John Pooley (12-10) Marian Neve, Maureen Jeffs & Tony Capewell (13 all) John Horn, Tony Harris & Ernie Bennett, (17 all). Wed 6th. E.I. Dukes v San Miguel Sheriffs.

Dukes 2-3 down on rinks, 87-85 shots, points 6 all. E.I. Winners, singles, Frank Close (21-13). John Zeller, Ron White & Mell O' Dell (2311) E.I. Barons v San Luis Kestrels V. C.L.. Winners: (Rinks) Sheila Wickens, Bill Allen, Graham Roberts & Marion Willicott had a good win, (pairs) Robin Adams & John Pooley draw (14 all). Robin (scribe) Adams.

After a very successful club trip to watch the running of the wine horses at Caravaca De La Cruz on Saturday, we have had a quiet week of bowling with just one league match. That being away to La Siesta Hornets, where we had some splendid bowling and good fun, though I was spectating, being my turn to be reserve. Whilst I am sure a minority may feel they didn’t play as well as they would have hoped, certainly one or two were out of position and a few are new players.

But overall the play was good and I feel that taking 2 rinks away from home is never a bad result.

Marion Haynes, David Haynes and Richard Needham 17-18. John Cleal, Margaret Odell and Ron Odell 18-9. Peter Blackburn, Ron Edwards and John Newell 13-22. Malc Elmore, Merv Armstrong and John Skipper 14-13. Rob Clark, Shirley Edwards and Brian Taylor 1318. Sheila Cooper, Jim Gracie and Carolyn Harris 10-17.For membership details contact Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966774316 or at elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com.

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Monday 4th SABA Spitfire league, SL Wellingtons, had a good result away v GL Gladiators 10pts-4, 111shots-89. Winners: Kath Reid, Scott Malden, Giuseppe Galelli 20-19, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock, Russell Marks 20-14, Bob White, June Jones, Keith Jones 18-7, Jean Parkes, Derrick Cooper, Paul Parkes 26-13. Hurricane league, SL Hercules had a BYE Friday 8th SL Wellingtons, at home to SM Christians, had an excellent result 14pts-0, shots 132-71. Winners: Carol Lowry, Scott Malden, Keith Lowry 16-10, Colin Jackson, Derrick Cooper, Mal Hughes 2512, Pam & Mike Lockett, Colin Lindgren 26-10, Margaret Morrison, Bob White, Neil Morrison 18-15, Kath Reid, Phil Morrachan, Giuseppe Galelli 28-12, Jean Parkes, Dave Blackie, Paul Parkes 19-12.

SL Hercules, away at Country Bowls, had a long journey for just 2pts12, shots 70-119. Well done Terry Baylis, Cas Blay & Ian Ross winning 18-16.

Valencian Champions League, Wednesday 6th SL Falcons, home v Q Lions, had a good result 10pts-2, shots 101-67. Men's singles: Colin Lindgren 21-15, Pairs: Keith & June Jones 28-6, Trips: Colin Jackson, Sabrina Marks, Mal Hughes 16-14, Rinks: Mike Lockett, Charlie Marigold, Giuseppe Galelli, Russell Marks 24-11.

SL Kestrels, had a good result away v EI Barons, 9pts-3, 89 shots-80.

Ladies singles: Jean Parkes, 21-13, Men's singles: Les Bedford 21-18, Pairs: John Withers, Scott Malden 14-14, Trips: Ros Holmes, Dave Blackie, Paul Parkes 19-12.

No league matches for the next couple of weeks because of the Spanish National Championships from 9th -23rd May, whether watching or participating, enjoy the competition and good luck to all competitors.

Tuesday 26th May @ 1:00, Fun skittles followed by BBQ (all for 7€) contact Frank or Kath Reid. For info about San Luis Club please contact June Jones (Capt.) 966188920 or Mary Moss (Sec.) 966784004.

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SABA Spitfire league Fairways played the Miners who had travelled all the way from Mazarron. The Fairways had three wins and a drawn game, they also had a great shot difference. Good results from Jenny Chaplin, Ann Marie Stevenson & Eric Bishop 33-8. Steve Pearson, Charlie Watkins & Martin Foulcer 28-8. Sandra Burrows, Les Barber & Maggie Furness 24-14. Lynne Bishop, Dane Howard & Ken Cuthbert 12-10. Beryl Regan, Barbara Brow & Arthur Brown 14-14.

Points, Fairways 11 (123) - 3 (71) Miners. It was nice to meet up with some old pals.

Hurricane League Greeners were away to Quesada Lancasters picking up points from two nice wins. Sheila Cox, Jeff Neve & Barry Norris 26-10 and Pauline Rafferty, Sue Norris & Pat Rafferty 27-12. Points, Greeners 4 (95) - 10 (106) Lancasters.

VCL League. The Red squad had a home win playing La Siesta with wins from the men's Singles Richard Lee 21-10. Pairs, Sandra & Neil Burrows 20-9 and the Triples, Lynne Bishop, Barbara & Arthur Brown 16-14 a very close game throughout. Points Vikings 8 (86) - 4 (69) La Siesta.

The Green squad Saxons were away to Greenlands Mimosa and what a brilliant result they came away with, congratulations to all of you, everyone a winner! Ann Marie Stevenson won the Ladies Singles 217. Ian Kenyon won the Men's Singles 21-3. Pairs of Andy Leggett & Martin Foulcer 23-6. Triples of Mike Cox, Barry Norris & Ken Cuthbert 23-9. Rinks of Beryl Regan, Sheila Cox, Tony French & Mike Regan 22-8. Points 12 (110) - 0 (33) Mimosa.

The Fairways had a bye in the Friday's SABA league but the Greeners were at home playing the Greenlands Gloster's they only won on one rinks so it was a good win for the opposition. Saving our bacon from a whitewash was Leslie Prockter, Tony Sambrook & Brian Prockter 16-12, hard luck to the others that just missed out! Points, Greeners 2 (85) - 12 (111) Gloster's.

A rest now for most but good luck to all our representatives in the Spanish Nationals.

On a final note I'm sure we would all like we wish our Club Secretary Lin Watkins a full and complete recovery following her recent operation.

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

HORADADA BOWLS CLUB Friday 8th May SABA Harrier Div. Horadada Hawks away to Emerald Isle Vulcans. Always a good friendly welcome to start the day. But it did not continue as the Vulcans came out the overall winners.

Horadada Hawks winning on two rinks and drawing on one, Winning Rinks: Irene Graham, Jeff Hier, Barry Evans 23- 10. Peter Davis, Fred Trigwell, Roy Thompson. 17-16. Linda Hier, Tony Burchall, John Bailey. 17-17. Well done to you all, rest for two weeks.

Resume on the 29th away at La Siesta. Info on Horadada Bowls Club Call 966762865 Fred Club Captain.

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By Suzi Cooper On Monday in the first of this weeks 2 SABA league fixtures the Blenheims were away against San Miguel Christians. With 4 wins & the overall they came away with a good 10 points to 4. Winners were – Deidre Leeming, Nick Birch & Jason Prokopowycz 30-12, William Holtham, Derek Toozer & Jacqui Johnston 24-11, Peta Rhodes, Nigel Baigent & Bill Pain 27-8 Carol Broomfield, Joe Riley & Jack Martin 18-14.

No result from the Lancasters for the Monday game.

On Wednesday in the Valencian Championship league. The Tigers were at home to Monte Mar Lords. Melanie Highland got off to a good start winning the ladies singles, unfortunately Chris Brazier was not allowed to follow suit in the men’s singles. The pairs, triples and rinks all had close games with the pairs & triples just managing to win by a couple of shots each. The rinks had a draw which resulted in the Tigers winning by 9 points to 3 points for Monte Mar Lords. A steady performance all round.

The Lions did not fare so well away against San Luis Falcons, with their only win coming courtesy of Peta Rhodes in the Ladies Singles.

On Thursday the Federated bowlers played against a team of Tenerife, who are here in preparation for the Spanish Nationals which start on Sunday. No result of the game.

Back to the SABA league & the Blenheims were once again at San Miguel against the Moors.They managed to win 3 rinks but lost out on the overall for a 6 points to 8. Winners were William Holtham, Derek Toozer & Jacqui Johnston, Chris Brazier Nigel Baigent & Bill Pain 21-11, George Carnell, Dave Donovan & George Radmore 16-12.

Meanwhile the Lancasters were at home to Emerald Isle Victors. Only winning on 2 rinks for 4 points to 10. Winning teams were Harry Johnstone, Joe Brinton & Barry Armstrong 20-18 Tina Brinton, Martin Richardson & Pete Bradbury 14-11.

Quesada will be co-hosts for the Spanish National Championships which start on Sunday. We wish all of our competing bowlers good fortune.

Reminder that members not playing in the Championships may use the green in the evenings once play has been completed for the day.

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Sponsored by Kameeleon On Saturday 2nd May as part of the 10 year celebrations at Monte Mar, the provincial team played against them.

With 8 members of the Provincial squad playing for Monte Mar it was always going to be a tough match and so it proved.

The day started by welcoming 5 new players to the Provincial squad – Carole Donnellan, John Simpson, Nigel Baigent, Dennis Birkett & Jacqui Johnston. There were also 4 players who were playing their 6th game who all received a shirt with the provincial badge, sponsored by Gary Mendel of Kameeleon. Sandra Heath, Carol Broomfield, Sandie Thompson & Johnny Raby.

The photo shows the new players & the newly badged players.

The Provincial Men won on 2 rinks. Mal Parsons, Barry Norris, Nigel Baigent & Mike Edwards 1916. William Holtham John Simpson Brian Harman & Barry Latham 20-10. The Provincial ladies unfortunately only manage to win on 1 rink.

Carol Broomfield, Carole Donnellan, Sandra Heath & Val Hignett 20-13. With the result being 3 rinks each it cae down to shots & the Provincial took the honours 105-98.

The Provincial would like to thank Monte Mar for the invitation to join their 10 year anniversary celebrations.

A LEGION OF TRAVELLERS The Royal British Legion Legionnaires Bowls Group didn't have room for its members' buckets and spades when it embarked on a (full) coach trip down to Mojacar recently.

Instead the selected team from the Group went with their bowls gear and plenty of supporters in preparation for the planned friendly match against the local team there, The Indalo Bowls Club. Unfortunately the result was not as bright for The Legionnaires as the weather, with Indalo coming out the decisive overall winners. The rink results were 3 draws, 4 wins to Indalo and 1 win to the Legionnaires; despite that a most enjoyable weekend was had by all. Particular thanks go to the members of San Luis Bowls Club who made up the numbers and Allan and Dianne Budd for making all the arrangements.

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By Bobbie Sims VCL 2015 - Unfortunately not a happy result for our game against Greenlands Jasmine especially as it was the last game before the break for the Nationals....our score of 0 points to 12 and shots of 68-114 does not show how close some of the results could have been, Peter Parsons only lost on the last end at 20-21 , it was a very tight finish, and the rinks pulled back from a poor start to 14-14 with two ends to go and it was only a very good ditch shot from the opposition that closed the game.well done everyone....keep going.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB Pat McEwan VCL League - On Wednesday our MAVERICKS made the trip to County Bowls, with San Miguel playing some exceptional bowling.

The Pairs and Triples were very tight with both games ending in a draw on the last end, The.Ladies and Gents singles, and the Rinks had good wins and we came away with 10 points to 2. A very good result.

The SHERIFFS drew 6-6 playing at home. Well done to both teams.

On Friday, in the Southern League the MOORS won 8-6 against Quesada, but the CHRISTIANS had a bad day at San Luis and lost on all rinks.

Want to learn to play, or just play for fun - Come and join the WASPS on a Wednesday afternoon. For 5euros you can borrow woods and shoes and get free tuition. Turn up for 1.30, come as you are, no need for whites.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR BOWLERS WHO ARE PLAYING IN THE SPANISH NATIONALS. For further details of San Miguel Bowls Club, contact our President Eileen Potts on 966730376 or Secretary Pat McEwan on 966714257

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Congratulations to Sue Kemp & Brian Zelin in Finishing Runners up in the El Cid 2 Wood Mixed Pairs 3 Day Competition. (see pic), Also well done to Ronnie Cairns & Jean McLaughlin who finished in 4th Place.

Saturday 2nd May, started the week of our 10th Anniversary Celebrations, A big thanks for all his hard work organizing the week must go to Dave Melville.

First match was against a very strong Provincial side, MonteMar Won 3 Rinks but so did the Provincial side who also won the Shots by 7.

This was followed by Lunch and quite a few drinks, A brilliant start to the Celebrations.

Sunday 3rd May, MonteMar hosted a 4 Nations event, Winners England.

Monday 4th May, MonteMar Torros were Away to Greenlands Cloisters, Winning on 5 and Drawing on 1 Rink.

Keith Simpson, Chris Harding, Skip Dave Melville 18-14. Sheila Roberts, Wendy Oxley, Skip David Eades 22-11. Denise Ashberry, Len Counsell, Skip Chris Merry 16-15. Ken White, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley 17-13. Ethal Finan, Janet Gatward, Skip Tony Finan 2614. Lynne Armitage, Joan Harding, Skip Colin Armitage 15-15.

Shots,MonteMar Torros 114 -Greenlands Cloisters 82.

Points,MonteMar Torros 13 - Greenlands Cloisters 1.

Wednesday 6th May, We held a Match between the Ladies v Men's teams, the result was a Win for the Men's team.

Wednesday 6th May, Montemar Lords were Away to Quesada in the VCL League. Keith Simpson Won the Singles. The Rinks team Drew.

Points, MonteMar Lords 3 - Quesada 9.

Thursday / Friday 7th & 8th May we held a two day 321 Match between all Members past and present. All members enjoyed themselves, After the first day a Buffet was laid on by the Owner.

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

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB VCL 2015. GREEN DIVISION Team MIMOSA took on the might of VB and were mightily beaten.

Another bad day at the office!! There was a 3way tie for BRM: the Trips, the Rinks and the Ladies Singles; Mary (practice makes perfect) Lockley. All with a 14 point difference to VB. SOUTH DIVISION ONE Team JASMINE was at home to La Marina and reversed the clubs fortunes by beating LM by a resounding 114 shots to 68 and 12 points to nil. Every discipline was a winner but the BRM goes to the TRIPs with Sue Johnson, Sandra Heath and Skip Barry Collins (25/8) SABA HURRICANE LEAGUE. Team GLOSTERS went away to VB Greeners on Fri 8th and found their form again with a cracking win12 points to 2 with 111 shots to 85 against for good measure. BRM, by a whisker, are Val Duchart, Phil (TV) Lockley and Skip John O'Brien.(21/10) SATURDAY HIGH ROLLERS Attendance is starting to pick up, It must be the fabulous prizes.

The winner this week was Dave Giddings closely followed by Tony Paget, The runners-up were Terry Lawton and Dave Webb respectively, The Wonderful Wooden Spoon was won by Anne Paget Well done to all and so to the next meeting at 0930 for 1000hrs CORRECTION. The Prizes for the Raffle during the match against the visiting DORST BA Team were provided by HAYLEY and not as previously reported Mike Green. Sorry Hayley my reporters are not always accurate!! CLUB MEMBERSHIP. 'Greenlands Bowls Club is proud to announce, that it WILL be competing in the Winter League next season. Mike Green has promised to keep the fee the same again next year at €200-00 p.p.(€190-00 to the owner and €1000 to the club membership). Any potential new members are invited to give Hayley a call on 9668443

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IN THE BUNKER WITH MICK THE GRIP

THE 2015 IRISH OPEN at Royal County Down will mark Sergio Garcia’s first appearance in 15 years at the tournament. The Irish Open launched his professional career as a teenager in 1999, when he edged out Angel Cabrera to win his first European Tour title at Druids Glen.

Host Rory McIlroy will head an impressive list of contestants, among them fellow compatriots Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell. The Irish Open has a history of repeat winners, among them Faldo and Ballesteros, so defending champion Mikko Ilonen will be hoping to carry on the tradition.

Old Tom Morris helped to design some 30 links courses, but Royal County Down is considered to be his finest effort. The club minutes from 1889 show that Mr. Morris was rewarded with £6.50 for his trouble, which would have pleased him as he usually only got a fiver.

THE COBRA FLY Z DRIVER has been named My Golfspy’s most wanted driver for 2015. It features Speed Channel Technology; an engineered trench around the perimeter of the face to increase ball speeds across it. Weight has been removed from key areas to increase the size of the sweetspot, with a low, backward CG to reduce spin and increase launch. My Golfspy reported: ‘FLY Z delivers the ultimate blend of maximum distance and forgiveness. It’s the most complete driver on our list.’

ON JUNE 15th CHAMBERS BAY will welcome the U.S. Open to the Pacific Northwest for the first time in its history. The links style course on Puget Sound, designed by Robert Trent Jones was constructed on a former gravel quarry, and has massive, rolling fairways, towering dunes and undulating greens. The players, some of whom have walked the 7,742 yd. course, have given it mixed reviews, and apparently the organizers are considering placing tee boxes on slopes,

which has brought an outraged response (especially from Ian Poulter, always prone to outraged responses.) The 1st and 18th holes may be either a par 4 or par 5 on the day, depending on the unpredictable wind conditions. Should be fun.

Royal County Down backed by The Mountains of Mourne.

A CHIPPING TIP from Pitch Perfect: Good chippers start with the shaft forward at address. This hinges the wrists and creates the angle required for a solid downward strike. After that they just have to maintain the angle through the swing. Do the same and you’ll make smooth, solid contact every time. (Oh yeah!)

RORY WAS IMPRESSIVE in the WGC Cadillac but Danny Willett’s brilliant Match Play debut was just as memorable. 28 year old Willett, from Sheffield, said afterwards he was sorry to have lost the semi final to Gary Woodland but was thrilled to have beaten Jim Furyk in the consolation match playoff and reached the World Top 40. The interviewer, obviously having trouble with Danny’s Yorkshire accent, and not sure whether to say ‘Hard Luck or Well Done!’ just patted him on the back.

‘TOPGOLF’ LOOKS LIKE A CROSS between a bowling alley and sports bar. Players hit golf balls with sensors into huge, coloured holes that act as targets on a green. Add a cocktail bar, loud Top 40 music and a gastropub menu and you have the latest sports craze.

Twins Steve and Dave Jolliffe opened the first TopGolf in Watford in

2004. By 2007, they had opened two more in England and three in the United States. In 2011, they sold TopGolf for more than $28 million to private investors including Callaway.

Everything has been redesigned to cater for a younger audience, playing pool or video games while awaiting their turn.

"You're seeing a whole new group being introduced to the game, who ordinarily wouldn't go anywhere near a golf course,” says Steve Joliffe. To be honest, we probably wouldn’t want them anywhere near it either.

Until next time: Happy Golfing.

Contact Mick for your regripping and repair requirements.

Tel: 638 859 475.

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON RESULTS FINALS AT THE CELLER, CABO ROIG – 7 May 2015 TRIPLES P. Abrams, L. Maiden, P. Durrant 3-0 S. Williams, J. Miller, J. Hawkins (Hub Meerkats) (Hub Hyenas)

Pat Abrams (Hub Meerkats) John Eyre (Hub Hyenas)

MENS SINGLES SEMI FINALS 3-0 Alex Nikolov (Hub Meerkats) 2-3 Nick Spicer (Hub Hyenas)

N. Spicer, J. Eyre (Hub Hyenas)

PAIRS 3-1 P. Dowington, P. O´Rourke (Busters)

LADIES SINGLES IN ASSN WITH ALEX NIKOLOV BUILDING SERVICES Leah Chesworth 0-2 Simone de Lacy (Sporting Life) (Junction Jaguars)

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Singles Champs Pat Abrams and Tracey Dodds

for the first. Two more tons from Spiceman were equalled by Eyre in the second, who closed the leg for one apiece. It was dart for dart in the next, both players rarely missing the 20 bed and always finding the treble, ending with Eyre going ahead on D20. Both Hyenas traded tons in the fourth, plus a couple of real dodgy

MENS SINGLES 3-2 Nick Spicer (Hub Hyenas)

Finals night kicked off with the triples, an all Hub affair, league champions versus runners up. Joe Miller won the bull and started with an 85, the Kats response from Pat Abrams was a 140. Simon Williams and Joe Hawkins 100 supported well, the opposition via Lee Maiden countering with a 95, Abrams yet another 140. It was nip and tuck down to low 3 figures. Paul Durrant hit his best score of the 701 to leave a shot which was tidied up by Maiden on D20. The Kats turned the screw in the second with six 80+ scores, Abrams 125, Maiden 100, the opposition hanging in there but a gap emerging. Durrant once again set up a nice finish for Abrams to game shot on D20. Miller recording the Hyenas only ton. Williams and Miller opened with some decent scoring with what was to be the last leg, Hawkins struggling just a little. Tons from Durrant and Abrams added to five more 80+ left the Hyenas back in three figures territory as Maiden calmly planted D10 second arrow for a convincing 3-0 victory. Hawkins admitted to being a little nervy in his first important final, but the experience will do his unquestionable ability no harm.

The mens singles semis followed, with the contestants doing the draw to determine their destiny. Abrams drew Alex Nikolov in the first winning the bull. Both players found the treble 20 surprisingly easy to hit, however only Abrams managed a ton in the first. Doubles opportunities were missed by Nikolov as Abrams took the first on D8 and then opened with 85,140,100 in the second. Just a ton from the likeable Bulgarian as Abrams made it 2-0 on D2. Nikolov managed three 80+ scores in the third, but Abrams stuck with him and concluded the match on D10 for a place in the final. Abrams opponent was to be either John Eyre or Nick Spicer both from the Hub Hyenas. Eyre won the bull and started with some accurate but modest scoring arrows.

Spicer´s opening shot of just 11 was followed by 100,140,122 plus D2 Pint Depot Kings, Div 2 Runners Up

Hub Meercats, League, KO Cup, Singles and Triples Champs

Hub Hyenas, Pairs Champs, League, KO Cup, Triples and Singles Runners Up scores, before Spiceman made it all square on D10. Eyre struggled in the decider, probably due to the heat, Spicer taking full advantage of winning the throw to go well into the lead with a 120 (one on the floor) and a 99. The outcome was inevitable as requiring D16, Spicer found the middle of the double for a 3-2 score in what was a very exciting match.

A 15 minute break followed before the same two were on the oche again, this time against Paul Dowington and Peter O´Rourke (Busters) in the pairs final. Dowington won the bull and started with a 140, steady scores from Spicer were accompanied by a 121 from Eyre.

O´Rourke used two darts to take the opener. Six 80+ scores, three from each team, plus a 132 from Eyre gave Spicer the chance to level on D16. Despite the Hyenas being favourites, the Busters duo gave a real good account of themselves scoring heavily in the third.

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Unfortunately the cuddly duo were on a roll and scores of 99,140,125 were enough for Spiceman to make it 2-1 on D16. Dowington pulled out the stops in the fourth, 81,100,100, partner O´Rourke just struggling to find any consistency. Both Leah and Simone teams made it to the double with Alex together, both unconvincing in their double attempts until Spicer made it 3-1 on D10 to take the title.

The Alex Nikolov Building Services Ladies Final followed with Simone de Lacy (Junction Jaguars) facing Leah Chesworth (Sporting Life) for the magnificent Nikolov trophy. De Lacy won the bull, both girls scoring steadily to get to a shot in 18 darts. The Jaguar had first chance of a double and immediately took it for 1-0 on D16.

Chesworth enjoyed throw in the second and reeled off four decent scores. De Lacy´s response was explosive 81,81,60,100,100 to leave an out after 15. Chesworth was close to the Jaguar, her last three darts leaving a game shot opportunity, it wasn’t to be however as de Lacy found S10,D5 for 2-0 and the coveted title. It was one of the best Ladies Singles Finals I have witnessed and very enjoyable for the packed Celler audience.

Next on before the Presentation were Pat Abrams and Nick Spicer to battle for the Singles title, what a prospect. Spicer won the all important bull and opened with 100,81,120 and 98. Abrams response was 140,100 and scores enough to get first tilt at D14 achieved second arrow for 1-0. Abrams lone score of 81 in the second was totally eclipsed by his opponent´s 140,81,140 plus D16 to level. A 121 from Spicer in the third was the highest from both as requiring 97 the Hyena used just two to finish the 501 on T19,D20 for a 2-1 lead. It was Spicer´s turn to hit just the one high score in the fourth, a ton, as Abrams managed 2 tons and 95 to leave 36, achieved next time on the oche with D9. At two each it was bull up for the decider as Abrams found the semi, Spicer just outside. It proved crucial as the fifth was score for score. Two tons each, three 80+ scores each, but the throw proved vital as Abrams was first to the double securing D8 for victory and the defence of his title. Fantastic conclusion to the Euronics League.

The Presentation followed, conducted by Tracey Dodds of Euronics, in the absence of Debbie and Dave Wright currently enjoying life with friends Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel in Barcelona.

The Porter House, HCap Plate Champs

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Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions.

‘Chatterbox’ Before we start I had better explain that I am not talking about her in doors (only joking ladies) or the playing partner that just will not shut up.

The chatterbox to which I refer is the voice inside your head that you hear when you are thinking or alone. Unfortunately it is the source of negative thoughts and heralds doom, gloom and losing.

If you possess an internal golfing chatterbox it usually sounds something like this: “If I go for the green I could get a birdie but if is miss the green I could lose the ball and ruin the rest of the round and waste the long hours of practise but if I don’t go for the green I have lost a good opportunity and my golfing mates will take the mickey and call me a wimp”.

Do you recognise this circle of thoughts?

I bet you do because we will all have fallen foul of our golfing chatterbox during our golfing lives. Now that you know that it exists you will also realise just how difficult it is to switch off. The only way to overcome the chatterbox is to out talk the negativity by re-affirming the positive aspects of your golf game. Literally speaking start to talk to your self in can’s and not cant’s and stop moaning and groaning and take positive action. As soon as a negative though pops into your head, say STOP to your self and immediately replace the negative thought with a positive one.

For example, when faced with a 4ft putt on the 18th hole to win the competition, your chatterbox will say, “I have GOT to hole this putt”, and immediately you will feel stress and muscle tension.

Replace that thought with,” I am GOING to hole this putt, and just feel the difference in the impact on your body. Go on give it a try!

It will not be easy to change because your chatterbox has staying power and will introduce ‘what if’ thoughts to your conscious mind and feed the fundamental lack of confidence and trust that we have in our abilities.

Remember you are not a failure if you do not succeed in anything but you are a success because you try.

It is also important to lighten up and not take yourself too seriously because trust me, nothing is that important.

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Hollow Tine Watch La Peraleja – 11th-13th May 2015 Alenda - 12th-14th May 2015 Villamartin - 13th-15th May 2015 Quote of the Week “What separates great players from the good ones is not so much ability as brain power and emotional equilibrium” - Arnold Palmer.

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SAN MIGUEL GOLF SOCIETY AT VILLAMARTIN

The largest turnout of the year so far, 36 members and 12 guests were met with glorious weather and a course with fairways and greens in good condition. An unusually early start meant the 8 returnees recently arrived from a two week trip to the USA had even less time to get over their jet lag than they had probably hoped. However, four of them were in the prizes at the right end of the results, with another chipping in with the Abacus prize of a bottle of wine. Whilst to be applauded for their efforts it was really a day when the ladies took the spotlight, winning 2 of the three category prizes and the best guest, as well as a runners-up position and a nearest the pin. Percentage wise the men took a hell of a beating!! Well done Jenny, Ellen, Marg and Paula!

There was one SMGS individual match play competition singles held, with another American traveller Alan MacDonald dragging himself away long enough from following how the SNP are doing in the build up to Thursday’s UK election to beat Captain Phil de Lacy 3 and 2.

The day’s stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Tommy Boyle (29), 3rd Ray Ewins (30), 2nd Ellen Drakesmith (34), and 1st, Jenny Staines with 35 points.

Silver Category: 4th Phil de Lacy (31 on CB), 3rd Alan MacDonald (31 on CB), 2nd Mike Jordan (34) and 1st Marg Birtwistle with 35 points.

Gold Category: 4th John Aitchison (33 on CB), 3rd John Osborne (33 on CB), 2nd Barry Roehrig (34), and 1st, with the best score of the day and a welcome return to form, Tony Smale with 37 points.

The Abacus was won by Mick Roscoe, perhaps still suffering from that jet lag mentioned!

Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Phil de Lacy (6), Mike Fearnehough (9), Marg Birtwistle (13) and Tony Dawson (17).

Three best guest prizes today due to the high number attending. 3rd Peter Wells (29), 2nd Bart Winters (32) and 1st, with a productive return to playing with us, Paula Hagart with 33 points.

Welcome back Paula!

Our thanks go to the staff at Villamartin golf course for their contribution to an enjoyable day.

Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Barry Roehrig a call on 966 731 033 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf gettogethers. Next week we will be at Lo Romero.

ALFIES GOLF SOCIETY AT LA RONDA Last Thursday saw 28 golfers from Alfies Golf Society head for El Valle Golf Club. The layout of this course is second to none with many fair challenges, good bunkers, good tee boxes, just enough water to keep you focussed, fast wide fairways and consistent greens, if your ball was above the hole, talk about putting down a marble staircase. No wonder this course is used as part of the European Tour Qualifying School.

The weather played its part; it was perfect for golf, sunny, not too hot with a slight breeze that picked up slightly as the day wore on.

This course sorted out the men from the boys as no one broke par (without the help of a generous slope), a real treat to play.

Our champion of the day was our President, Ian Connell, with 39 stableford points; second place went to our resident Landlord, Mike Morris, with 37 points.

Our Best Guest prize went to Mick Hemmings, who scored an excellent 42 points.

The minor prizes went to: Nearest the pin: Ian Ingledew, Nearest the Pin in two shots: Steve Mason, Longest Drive: Sandy Ewen Many thanks to all that attended and to Mike Morris and Anita, from Alfies Bar, for the usual delicious buffet, also to Dana (our Honorary Member) for her help with the Charity Raffle, which is helping the mental health charity MIND and raised €112.00 on the day, and in the absence of our Captain, Dana also presented the prize-winners with their well-earned prizes.

Our next fixture is Thursday, 28th May at Hacienda Riquelme and the list is nearly full, so if you wish to play, pop into Alfie’s Bar and get your name on the list, or give our secretary Sandie an email on: alfiesgolfsociety@gmail.com

LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY Summer has suddenly arrived and it was warm humid conditions for our first game of the week on Monday which was a Texas Scramble.

The warm weather hasn't slowed Lindsay Forbes down however as he led his team together with Alan Douglas and Mike Green to a gross 63 (net 57.4) to win by over 4 shots. The unlucky runners up on 61.6 were Tom Hardie, Olga Douglas and Ulrike Barth.

On Wednesday it was the fifth round of our Medal Championship with points gained from the best 4 of 6 rounds counting to determine who becomes champion. Six points are available for first place down to 2 points for fifth in both Gents and Ladies divisions. Conditions were good and this was reflected in the scores particularly in Category Two with Marleen Billen coming in with an incredible net 65. Prizes were available on the day for the top three in each category as normal. The

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THE ORANGE TREE GS AT LA TORRE On arrival at La Torre we were welcomed and made to feel at home, with some members even taking to the driving range.

We were given instruction by the captain, Fred Noakes, then set off to play a Pairs Texas Scramble. Some good scores and golf was played on what was a beautiful sunny afternoon.

We all returned to home base, The Orange Tree Bar and Restaurant on Cabo Roig, for light refreshments and the presentation. Thanks to Chris, Viv, Nigel, Hannah, Lilly, Brian, Katie and Dawn for the sterling effort.

The winners were Simon Sharples and Fred Noakes with 60, 2nd were Dave Eadington and Trevor Rollinson with 60.8 and 3rd were Nigel Cawthra and Tony Wilson with 62.2.

NTP's were Fred Noakes on the 3rd, Nigel Cawthra on the 5th and Tony Wilson on the 15th.

The next society event is on Tuesday 19th May at Hacienda Riquelme. Any wishing to play can either come to the restaurant and place they name on the sheet or ring 965323235. All the details of the society can be found on the website, www.orangetree-caboroig.com

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By Steve Lawrence.

The Society played at Altorreal Murcia. It was a glorious day and the course was in superb condition. It was a shame that many of our players were unable to make it. The staff were very courteous, providing free water and energy snacks on each buggy, a welcomed touch. Reasonable scores came in at the end of the day.

Winners were as follows:Only one category today.

1st G.Pope - 37pts.2nd D.Stewart - 31pts. 3rd A.Atkinson - 29pts. c/b.

Front 9 - S.Hamilton - 18pts.

Back 9 - J.Pedersen - 16pts.

NTP in 3 - G.Butterworth.

NTP - J.Pedersen.

Winners in the 2's competition:D.Stewart and P.Smith.

Next week Thursday 14th May, we are at Vistabella, 1st tee is at 09:30am. Be at the course 1 hour before.

Thanks to Cafe Uno for their hospitality.

By Mike Chapman winners were as follows: Cat 1. 1st Lindsay Forbes 72 2nd Olga Douglas 76 3rd Dave Pulling 77 Cat 2. 1st Marleen Billen 65 2nd Barry Holtham 69 3rd Geoff Biggerstaff 73 2's Club: Alan Douglas, Olga Douglas, Lindsay Forbes and Dave Pulling Lindsay Forbes now leads the Gents Division on 16 pts with Barry Holtham second on 14 pts and Mike Chapman third on 12 pts. Olga Douglas is the current leader in the Ladies Division.

Friday saw further games in our Match Play competition group stage and although there are too many to mention individually the stand out winner again was Lindsay Forbes winning his match by 6 and 5 to secure his place in the knock out stage after only two games.

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PEDRENO TAKES ON TORRY REBUILD JOB LA NUCIA ....................0 CD TORREVIEJA ..........1 Torry will be delighted that they are retaining the services of manager Pedreno for next season. The announcement was made by the President last week. This comes on the back of excellent results since his arrival at the club. His Torry record since the opening day 6-1 trouncing of Acero in late March, reads won 4, drawn 4, lost 1.

One player who will not feature under Pedreno next season though is Ferran, who has decided to join Icelandic club UMF Leikner.

In the reverse fixture with La Nucia, played just before Xmas, Torry edged the visitors at the Nelson Mandela Stadium. Unfortunately, though, the game will be remembered for the bad injury to Sergio, which has seen him sidelined for the remainder of the current season.

La Nucia have struggled since losing that game and are now 3rd to bottom in div 3, already condemned to relegation to Preferente football next season.

With Torry's faint hopes of play off aspirations also scuppered, following last week’s home draw, it rested with Cesar (9) and Rafa (9), both currently fighting it out for the honour of being top goal scorer, to restore some pride to the team in an otherwise meaningless match and in the early stages it was not only they who struggled.

With the absence of Jorge, Alexis and Cristian, all suspended, the visiting defence looked dire as the home side worked up 3 good attacks in the opening minutes of the game. Three decent shots and three dangerous corners but, thankfully, that was as close as they got. It was an awful start from CD Torrevieja.

La Nucia’s Anton went close with a near post header on 7 minutes and Oscar kept out what appeared to be a certain goal moments later.

Indeed it was a full 17 minutes before Torry had their first attempt on goal, a well worked move that ended with a Rafa half volley that just shaved the upright of La Nucia’s goal.

Another magnificent save was called for by Oscar midway through the half from Corella as the keeper parried to Adrian who cleared the ball upfield.

Spurred on by their good fortune, Torry pushed forward, but were able to create little of note in open play despite the best efforts of Rafa, who saw plenty of the ball and had two late efforts comfortably saved by Dani, and as the half time whistle came at least they were now well and truly back in the game.

On a warm sunny afternoon it was bizarre to see the ball regularly coming to a halt in deep puddles as the second half got underway.

Overwatering the artificial pitch by the groundsman during the interval was probably just a mistake rather than a tactical ploy by the home side. It certainly backfires as Torry picked up the pace.

However Torry started the 2nd period in positive fashion with foward Rafa blasting a long-range drive just over dani’s crossbar with two minutes gone. But they enjoyed a major escape on the break when Oscar needlessly gave the ball away. Fortunately he redeemed himself moments later with a fine save from Corella.

They were a much better unit as the game wore on and they deservedly took the lead on the hour mark, with Rafa again involved in the move. It was his fierce effort that the keeper pushed round the post for a corner from which the big forward rose above the La Nucia defence to score his 10th goal of the year as he continues his battle with Cesar to finish as the club’s leading scorer.

Thereafter Torry controlled the game offering little to the, already relegated home side.

Next week the final game of the season at home to Alzira with the club hoping for a bumper crowd with all of the players looking for new contracts. Could be quite a game.

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LA MARINA GOLF SOCIETY

Playa Serena – Roquetas de Mar Back to the Serena Club for a second year for three consecutive days of golf.

331 meters longer than Colinas the course is a real challenge with water, trees and intimidating out of bounds.

The Serena staff were helpful and accommodating as usual and after the three days of competition we held our gala dinner and prize presentation at our tour location, the Hesperia Sabinal hotel. Even though the “Ball Room” appeared to be smaller this year music played, wine flowed and tales were told in a convivial atmosphere courtesy of our event organisers, Bryan Hirst & David Pope.

There were prizes for all the contestants, and some wives, with the podium places going to :- 4th Brian Layden (85 pts), 3rd Ray Phillips (89), 2nd Dave Margetson (91) This years champion, also on 91 points and after a count back, Captain Geoff Hollingsworth

Our latest competition was held at Altorreal Golf Course which we hadn’t played as a society for a while as members thought the course was a little ‘tired’ What a transformation is taking place. The new owners are obviously investing in the course and the improvements already made are very obvious and the lush green course was a delight to play.

The main Stableford competition of the day also housed four matches from the Annual Knockout competition. Congratulations to those that

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progress and commiserations to those who fought so hard. All matches were close! We also welcomed a number of guests today whose company was enjoyed by all and who added greatly to the day.

The main prizes for the day were donated by golfclubtohire.com and were presented to the winners at La Marina Sports & Social Centre where we all met after the game for refreshments and a buffet provided ,as usual, by Paolo & Helena.

Nearest the pin: Hole 5 Elspeth Craig, Hole 8 Alan Jones, Hole 10 Alan Jones, Hole 17 Bill Stobo, Gold Division 36 points Craig Silver Div30 points Elspeth Craig, Best Guest 38 points Mark Pollitt Our next competition is the Founders Trophy on Thursday May 14th at Alicante Golf . First tee 10.00a.m. The entry sheet can be found on the board in the Sports Centre. New members and guests welcome. For further information please contact Alan Craig, Secretary on 634 347788

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CARP-R-US NEWS Round nine of our Spring Series was fished on May 7th at El Bosquet.

In first place was Tom Marshall with a weight of 4.44kg, second was Graham Leadley with 3.52kg, third was Pete Kerr with 2.88kg and in fourth place John Brightling with 1.72kg.

Next weeks match will be held on the low numbers of the Eden Canal part of the River Segura. Pegs at 8.00 and fish 9.00 till 2.00.

The Spring Cup fished at the Embalse del Argos in Murcia was a two horse race between Dave Hoare and Stan Roberts, with Dave coming out on top with a weight of 38kg to Stans 33kg. Well done to all that took part. 6 of the Club anglers recently had a weeks fishing at Riverside Lodge in Riba- Roja d´Ebre, in Cataluña. Ray Donovan caught a Common Carp of 38lbs 8ozs, and Derek King caught one weighing 35lbs. Graham Leadley had Carp weighing 26lbs, 22lbs and 13lbs and a cat fish of almost 70lbs. Jackie Breslin also caught 3 cat fish of varying weights. With the exception of the large cat, all the fish were caught on the bank at the site. All had a great time including the 4 dogs that came with us.

The next Club meeting is on Sunday 17th May with the Committee meeeting at 10.30 and the General meeting at 11.00.

The next Quiz night is on Tuesday May 26th commencing at 7.30pm.

Cost of entry is 1€ per person and teams of 6 or less can take part.

On Friday May 29th, we are holding a Race Night, commencing at 7.30pm. There will be a new compère for the evening so it will be conducted differently to the others that have been held in the past. All are welcome to attend. Snacks will be available from the bar.

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 visit the website www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or telephone 966717923.

ABBEY ANGLING MATCH RESULTS Report by A Reid The Eighth Round of the Spring Series was fished at the Embalse Argos. This is one of the better venues for match fishing as the weights below will testify, but as with all of the better venues there’s a price to pay and that is the distance we have to travel, around 135 km about 1.5 hours travelling time each way. Top weight on this visit came from peg Nº 1 Bill Reade. 1st : - Bill Reade with a weight of 47.260 kgs. fishing paste on the pole. 2nd : - Doug Hornblow with a weight of 46.58 kgs. fishing corn on the feeder. 3rd : - Lenny Bolton with a weight 39.880kgs. fishing paste on the pole. All details are available from our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 32 8368. New members are welcome.

RODS & REELS - The 3rd round of the Summer Series was fished at Embalse Argos on the 6th of May. The fishing at this venue is excellent, but anglers are reluctant to travel there because of the distance involved. To cut out travelling back and forth both days some members who belong to both clubs decided to stay over night at the Old Mill House Cottage in Valentin which is only about 5 minutes away from the water. In first place once again adding testament to the reason he is called “The Master” was Bill Reade. 1st Bill “The Master” Reade with 45.900kgs. fishing paste on the pole. 2nd Dave Hoare with 38.300kgs. fishing maggot and pellet on the feeder. 3rd Doug Hornblow with 35.400kgs. fishing paste on the pole.

There are still vacancies at the club. To join please contact Derek Swann on 966 72 9293 or 603 535 771. Tight Lines

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