Costa Blanca Leader 574

No 574

Monday, 15th June, 2015

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RISKING THEIR LIVES FOR A DAY ON THE BEACH

Let us now hope that after all the pomp and ceremony which took place in Orihuela last week, with the swearing in of new Partido Popular mayor Emilio Bascu単ana,

despite barely a mention of the coast in his speech of acceptance, the new leader, will focus at least some of his attention on the Orihuela Costa, which in recent years has been so sadly neglected by a whole string of previous administrations.

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Still employed as the director of Orihuela’s Department of Health and the Vega Baja hospital, a post that he is expected to relinquish, 56 year old Bascuñana, is also the former chairman of the Provincial Red Cross and listening to some of his early speeches, he seems to be a man of principle.

He said that during the next four years he will work with honesty and integrity to improve the situation of all of the residents of Orihuela, so in order to get you off to the easiest possible start, here are just a few areas that you could perhaps consider, all of which would go a long way to endearing you with coastal voters and improving the perception in which Orihuela politicians are held by the general public on the coast.

We really aren’t all that interested in the ‘bigger picture’, the General Urban Plan, the millions of euro’s spent on the city’s cultural heritage, or new roads and tunnels built to accommodate the arrival of the high speed train (AVE) network into Orihuela ten years down the line.

We simply want a town where the streets are regularly swept, where the rubbish and green waste is collected and the bin areas are kept clean, where residents don’t have to walk on the roads because the sinking and broken pavements are too dangerous, where our beaches are manned by lifeguards throughout the whole of the summer so that the safety of the thousands of visitors who descend on the area, visitors on who our businesses so greatly rely, are not completely abandoned during the early and late summer months.

We also want a town where attention is paid to the upkeep of green areas, where we can relax in local parks, where Palm trees are regularly pruned and maintained, where the police actually do their job, rather than continually hassling the small bars and restaurants who are simply trying to make a living.

Perhaps a little more attention to illegally parked cars and to unlawful traders might keep them better occupied.

Many rural roads are also in dire need of repair, one example being the Carretera de Villamartin from the AP7 bridge by La Zenia Boulevard, through to Los Dolses, its continuation through Villamartin to Calle R Wagner and beyond. Albeit rural, this series of minor roads is the main thoroughfare between San Miguel de la Salinas and La Zenia, carrying thousands of vehicles every day, many of which can regularly be seen veering from side to side in order to avoid the many potholes and tree stumps.

And in terms of a serious accident waiting to happen, there is nothing more dangerous than the walk along Calle Cabo Creus from La Regia toward Lomas de Cabo Roig and the Fuente Commercial Centre, shown in the front page image. Quite how there aren’t more serious injuries and deaths amongst the many pedestrians that regularly use the road, both adults and children, en route to and from the beach, and the Cabo Roig bars and restaurants,

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The main route between San Miguel de Salinas and La Zenia carries thousands of vehicle every day, many of which can often seen drifting to avoid the pot holes and trees

particularly at night, I am absolutely amazed. Ignored by the outgoing administration, this stretch of roadway is critically in need of a pedestrian footpath and lighting.

It was interesting to note ‘like articles’ written in La Verdad and Informacion, two of the more popular Regional Newspapers, last week, where local journalists were demanding similar actions to many of those listed above, but all on behalf of Orihuela City residents. With so little support from the Spanish media it’s perhaps not so surprising, therefore, that the Costa is so regularly ignored.

Perhaps they too ought to remember that it is only from the sale of coastal lands, the payment of coastal taxes, the purchase of coastal properties, that their city and it’s infrastructure has been allowed to flourish in recent years, that local pedenias have seen similar investment; lets not forget La Apericida, where, with a population of less than 3,000 inhabitants, a new civic centre was recently built at a cost of €1.2 million in what was widely thought to be nothing more than an exercise in buying votes.

And just last September “€320,000 was invested in improving eight parks and gardens in Orihuela city and its surrounds”. The move got a great deal of publicity and was well received by the local population. Another vote winner in the build up to the Municipal elections.

The Orihuela Costa, meanwhile, doesn't have a single park worthy of the name.

We have absolutely nothing, scandalous to say the very least. One of the most densely populated parts of Orihuela Costa, La Florida, not only doesn’t have a park, but the waste land which is designated as such is not even maintained.

So the new investment for parks and gardens in the city and surrounding villages simply adds insult to injury on the Costa.

What you must remember is that the Orihuela Costa has the same population as Orihuela city but it has no power to look after itself so now, with the onset

Despite regular complaints to the Town Hall this drain remains uncovered in C/ del Mar having caused dozens of injuries in the last 6 months.

of the summer months, the busiest trading season of the year, it is even more important that the area is no longer allowed to continue its gradual degeneration into an urban slum because of neglect by Orihuela City based bureaucrats.

With a regular population of 30,000 people, that grows to over 300,000 during the summer months, positive action needs to be taken by the Orihuela town hall now, so that the area can once again

look like a decent place in which to live, visit and to invest.

If you want the coast to continue as a successful source of income, to grow and to thrive like we all know that it can, the remedies and the necessary investment needs to be put in place now.

It must be taken care of or it will die and what will happen to your beloved Orihuela city then Mr Mayor. I doubt that it will be all that far behind!

RISKING THEIR LIVES: For many pedestrians this is their only route to the beach and to the Cabo Roig Strip’

LET’S GET THINGS GOING ON THE ORIHUELA COSTA If you find a problem that you would like the Orihuela Costa authorities to deal with you must first of all make sure that they know about it. You can do this by taking a photo of the offending item or issue and sending it, with a short explanation, to the email address: residentes@orihuela.es.

We will shortly have a new council in place so let’s make sure that they are fully aware of any problems that need addressing, then they have no excuse!

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Monday, 22nd June, 2015

IBERDROLA FURY AS RESIDENTS IGNORED FOLLOWING ELECTRICAL EXPLOSION AND FIRE

Four properties were plunged into darkness last week as a power distribution box located in Barbero De Sevilla, Sol Golf Fase 2 in Villamartin, suddenly exploded and erupted into flames.

Such was the force of the explosion that the locked cabinet in which the power units were located was ripped open and the metal doors blown into the adjacent street.

The fire, which occurred last Tuesday, was attended

by Bomberas from Torrevieja and Policia Local from Playa Flamenca and since that time the four properties concerned have been without power, and pretty much uninhabitable.

One of the residents, Robert Kirkhope, told the Leader that both Iberdrola and insurers Mapfre, have washed their hands of the matter and are refusing to help or to become involved.

Electricity provider Iberdrola says that the matter is not of their concern, despite the fact that they provide the four properties with their power, so it would now seem that the occupants have little choice other than to employ and to pay a local electrician if they are to restore the electrical supply to their properties anytime soon.

Mr Kirkhope said that he was pleased that nobody was hurt but the real concern amongst the residents now is that there are many other similar distribution

boxes in the urbanisation, all of a similar age and condition, that the reasons for the explosion and fire are not known and that Iberdrola are refusing to carry out any form of investigation into the matter.

He said that the doors to the electrical box were ripped off and thrown into the street so forcefully that they would have caused serious injury to anyone who was passing by and there is a distinct concern amongst the residents that this could quite easily happen again.

And with the onset of the summer and the ever increasing demand for electricity it is unlikely that this will not be the only occasion reporting such an incident.

This is just one more occasion in a long line of incidents reported to this newspaper where, once again, Iberdrola are failing to meet the standards expected of such a multi-national company. It is hardly surprising that their customers continue to look to alternative suppliers elsewhere.

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REFORESTATION Redován, Callosa de Segura and Benejúzar councils announced that they will begin a programme of reforestation in the area surrounding the Sierra de Orihuela, but that it will not get underway until October, once the main period of fire risk has passed in the pine forests that are conjointly owned by the three municipalities. Deputy Environment councillor, Javier Sendra, said the councils are "very aware of the problems facing the forested areas of the province that have been hardest hit by drought and pest. The allocated budget for the replanting is thought to be 100,000 euro.

WHALE SIGHTINGS The crew of a Spanish yacht alerted Dénia Coast Guard of the presence of two fin whales that they saw swimming south of the area of Les Rotes. They claimed to have been sailing for about an hour alongside the whales in the Marine Nature Reserve of Cap de Sant Antoni just a few hundred meteres off the denia coast.

Fin whales, the world's second largest whale, reaching up to 24 mtrs in length, are regularly seen 15-20 km off the coastline. It is unusual to see them so close the shore.

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MURCIA COURT ORDERS CLOSURE OF LANDFILL Murcia’s Supreme Court has finally dismissed Proambiente’s appeal and suspended all activities at their waste sites in Abanilla, Murcia and La Murada to the north of Orihuela.

The ruling means that the Murcia company now has three months to close down the sites, currently occupying 37 hectares of a protected mountain range in the Sierra de Abanilla, for a period of at least 30 years.

The decision now finally brings to a close a long running court battle, initially lodged by disgraced businessman Angel Fenoll, back in 2011.

Initial complaints were made by residents of the two villages as well as by the local environmental group ‘Ecologists in Action’ who stated that permission had not been given for use of the 37 hectare site by Proambiente.

However little progress appeared to be made, until that is, Snr Fenoll was implicated in the Brugal corruption case It was then confirmed that no authorisation had been given for the use of the land and the whole series of court cases was put into effect.

With last week’s ruling by the Murcia Supreme court Proambiente are now required to restore the landfill site

to its original condition.

However, despite the court decision the company is still functioning on the site with a number of other activities related to waste management where it continues to conduct processing work for a number of Murcia municipalities including the production of biogas, a mixture of different gases produced by the continued breakdown of organic matter found amongst the waste

Over the next 30 years the site must be restored to its original state

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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.

Lavender, Lemonade and Biscuits One of our neighbours, Noelia, called to see us a few days ago, and I was a little taken aback when she pounced upon the lavender growing vigorously in our garden.

Noelia excitedly pointed at the plants and told me that she had tried growing lavender on many occasions, but without success and couldn't understand why our plants were full of bloom and giving off a heady perfume, when after all, she only lived a few doors away. I am no gardening expert, so didn't really have a ready answer, but promised to try to grow some cuttings for her. It was a promise that I then immediately regretted, since I have never grown cuttings from lavender before.

Gardening and plants have always given me a lot of pleasure, and I have been working quite hard recently to improve our small garden. It has taken a few years to get around to developing it as I would like, mainly because I have been waiting to complete a long awaited extension, which would also mean digging up well established existing trees and shrubs, and a job that I have to admit to putting off.

However, the main work has now been done and I can concentrate on developing a garden that is easy to maintain, but also to reflect my love of a few special plants to remind me of our home in the UK, as well as Canarian plants that I know will grow well in the hot, often arid conditions of the south of Gran Canaria where I live.

One of the plants that I knew would grow easily in the Canary Islands and Spain is lavender. From my experience in the UK, I knew that

once it is established it is Spanish Lavender growing wild relatively trouble free, along the Camino de Santiago its heady scent wards of some of the nasty insects and it would flower with ease until it grew too 'woody' and would have to be dug up.

It was during my research into how to successfully grow cuttings for Noelia, that I discovered that lavender is part of the mint family, and is actually native to the Canary Islands, as well as the South of France, so I am surprised that I do not see more plants growing in gardens and on patios. Its beautiful purple blooms, silver foliage and heady perfume make it an ideal garden plant. Bees love it too, and although some regard it as a short-lived plant, I have had the same plants flowering freely for many years, albeit with the occasional dramatic prune when it starts to look too 'woody'.

I also grow lavender in pots on our patio, as well as planted in the garden, and began to wonder why our plants have been so successful, whereas Noelia’s plants died. I suspect it is due to poor drainage, since these plants do best, and produce more scented oil, in dry soil. I use a simple watering system beneath the soil that operates for only two minutes, twice a day, and so the plants never have too much water, and both garden and pot plants are planted in gritty soil to provide good drainage.

Noelia also told me that one of the reasons why she wanted to grow lavender was to collect the flower sprigs and to dry them for use in her home. In addition, Noelia wanted to add lavender to freshly made

lemonade to add flavour, as well as adding it to home made biscuits. I am not at all sure about this, because as much as I like the plant, and appreciate its perfume for warding of mosquitoes and other nasty insects, I don't think I would appreciate too much of the perfume indoors, nor am I too keen on Noelia’s idea of drinking or eating the plant. If anyone does try this, do please let me know the outcome, but do only use lavender that has not been treated with garden chemicals.

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

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Monday, 22nd June, 2015

BIKE LANE CONFUSION AS ELDERLY SUFFER IN CABO ROIG Despite the plaudits, most of which were generated themselves, through press releases from the Orihuela Council, the introduction of a new cycle lane down Calle Fuego, opposite the Cabo Roig Medical centre, running alongside the Marinasol Bar and Restaurant is an absolute nonsense and yet another example of the lack of thought put into urban planning on the Orihuela Costa.

With parking for the aged and infirm in close proximity to the medical centre already in short supply, the former councillor for Mobility and Transport, Manuel Gallud, has now taken away a further 20 free spaces, forcing many of the sick and elderly who regularly attend the centre a much longer walk.

The removal of the spaces comes at the start of the summer and, with the installation of a fairground in the car park directly adjoining the centre, follows the loss of another 20 or so spaces in the area.

Having spoken to local residents and bar owners I understand that the new cycle lane is rarely used despite the orchestration of a couple of cyclists in the images used with the press release.

Or am I getting confused, as judging by the signs that are still in evidence 2 weeks after the opening of the lane, we can still park in it after all? I suppose it will only be clarified after some poor soul tries to contest the 200 euro fine he got for taking the chance!

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Would you take the chance?

COSTA FINALLY GET THEIR LIFEGUARDS Well at long last we seem to have lifeguards on the Orihuela Costa Beaches. They started work on Monday last, 15th June, far too late for some, unfortunately, but at least they will now be with us during the main holiday season, through until the 25th September.

They will be allocated according to the size and demand of each beach of course but on Campoamor, where I met up with Carlos Berra (left) and his team, there will be between 4 and 6, starting at 10am and working through until 8pm on all seven days of the week.

Each lifeguard will have the usual safety equipment as well as a 2 way radio in the event of needing help. There will also be a number of jet ski’s operating along the coast with the one in the photo above dedicated to the beaches at Cabo Roig, Campoamor and Mil Palmeras.

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QPPMTJEF!TVNNFS GBTIJPO!TIPX Glamour Gamour have their Fabulous Poolside Summer Fashion Show at Quesada Country Club on Thursday 25th June at 12.30p.m.

Affordable Fashion with Flair 30 VIP tickets are FREE just email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk for your reserved seat number and this also means you can arrive early for a VIP pre show preview at 11.30 a.m.

All VIP's will be able to enjoy a FREE SANGRIA as the show starts at 12.30p.m. and at 2.00p.m. we have Jenni Ray expert florist who will be doing a flower arranging demonstration and answering any questions you have about plants and flowers.

Tricia Lee will be offering Indian Head Massage mini sessions for FREE - you can book to have a relaxing foot spa soak, a Monday appointment to have your hair washed and blow dried for just €3 and we hope to have other offers too!

So do join us for a fabulous afternoon - you can pre order lunch from a special Fashion Show menu - email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk for details. There will be a raffle with a hamper as first prize and we will be asking for a €1 donation at the gate for the Children's Home.

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ALICANTE POLITICIAN CALLS FOR REFERENDUM TO BAN BULLFIGHTING Marisol Moreno, the new councillor for Animal Protection in Alicante, says that she supports a national ban of bullfighting in Spain, and calls for a referendum to ban the activity throughout the municipality.

She says that ban is supported by a large number of government councillors, members of the Guanyar Alicante, which is made up by EU, Podemos and politicians from plataformas Ciudadanas. She also states that there is some support from members of the PSOE and Compromís parties and that a council vote would see the municipal government position itself clearly behind the veto.

Indeed the new Councillor for Youth and Animal Protection, was out protesting within hours of being sworn in, taking time to attend the protest at the Plaza de Toros in support of the Alliance Platform ‘Animals Feel’.

The organization is also calling for the closure of the Bullfighting School in Alicante which teaches the ‘sport’ to children aged between 9 and 16. Moreno said that she believes many of the children are simply "victims" of bullfighting and pressured into attending the school by their parents.

And the protests are just beginning with the next demonstration scheduled for 20 June the first day of the San Juan bonfires in the city. The rally will be held in

the Plaza de la Estrella under the title of ‘Bloodless Fires’.

Discussion surrounding bullfighting bans are not only being held in Alicante.

The new Los Verdes government team in Villena has already said that they will no longer allow bullfights to take place in the town.

In Alicante a further motion was passed to ban circuses in the city that use live animals in their shows.

Last year, Spain's parliament bestowed cultural-heritage status on bullfighting, making it much harder for further bans beyond that of Catalonia in 2010, and the Canaries in the early 1990s, to take effect. Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, the former Socialist Party prime minister, has said that he is not in favour of prohibition, too, while the currently ruling Partido Popular party has rejected the notion completely.

Bullfighting is also enjoyed in some southern parts of France which added La Corrida, as it is known, to its list of “intangible heritage” back in 2011, but subsequently removed any mention of it from their website after outrage from animal rights activists It seems hard to believe that in this socalled civilised age, such a cruel spectacle continues to flourish in Spain.

Bullfighting is yet another example of a barbaric ‘sport’ and many people feel that it should have been banned several years ago.

ished but otherwise healthy. He will now be cared for at the rescue centre.

“We’re delighted to see the police now acting on public complaints, which even just two years ago wouldn’t have happened,” Sue said.

“We are so encouraged by the changes that we’re seeing, there’s a huge movement forward in Spain for animal welfare and these rescues do have a knock on effect because people start to realise that they can’t get away with animal abuse.”

SUMMER MEALS One of the first measures of the new government team in Alicante will be to "ensure" that school dining halls open during July, August and September. City spokesman, Natxo Bellido, said that he will request a report from the departments of Education and Social Action to confirm that allocation and access to school meals for children in need is guaranteed.

HONDON ROAD DEATH An 81 year old man died on Tuesday when he ran his vehicle off the road at kilometer 9 on the CV-845, in Hondón de las Nieves.

His 68 year old female passenger was injured. No other vehicle was thought to be involved in the incident. A spokesman from the Traffic Management Center (CGT). said that the driver appeared to have collapsed at the wheel.

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POLICE SIEZE STALLION AFTER PUBLIC COMPLAINTS A grey stallion left without food and water has been seized by San Pedro del Pinatar police and handed to the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales. Police called in the rescue centre last Monday (June 15) after complaints from members of the public, who were concerned about the horse’s skeletal appearance.

Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre co-founder Sue Weeding said veterinarian checks showed the stallion was malnour-

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Sue said the challenge for the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre now, after eight years of operation, was to continue raising enough money to grow as a structured organisation with the resources to respond to every case.

As part of its fundraising efforts, the centre will soon open its ninth charity shop selling second hand clothes, furniture and bric-a-brac in Dolores.

A manager and volunteers are needed to run the Dolores shop, which is expected to open in about four weeks’ time. If you’re interested in helping out, please call Sue on 652 021 980.

The centre also accepts donations to stock its charity shops. Large donated items such as furniture can be collected from your house and each shop also offers a delivery service for large items purchased from the charity stores.

Every cent donated to the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre or spent in the charity shops goes towards the feeding and care of the more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys that live at the centre.

The rescue centre, located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga 59, opens to the public on the first Sunday of every month from 1pm to 4pm.

For more informations as well as directions, please visit: www.easyhorsecare.net

Two men, both Spanish Nationals, aged 27 and 47 years respectively, have been arrested in Sax by Guardia Civil officers where they have been charged with committing crimes against privacy and sexual freedom. The two placed bogus ads for exotic nightclub dancers on social network sites following which they interviewed and filmed the applicants by webcam in various states of undress.

The Guardia seized seven laptops, three electronic tablets, 16 mobile terminals and a multitude of data recording media, as well as two cameras, during the arrests.

NAILED ON A driver in the Spanish city of Salamanca has been hit with an €80 fine for biting his fingernails while driving. The police report cites the reason for the fine as being that the driver "was not maintaining the required freedom of movement". According to local newspaper, La Gaceta de Salamanca, it is not the first such incident to befall drivers in the region of Castilla y Leon; just last month a driver was fined for unwrapping a piece of chewing gum at the wheel.

ONE MAN DOWN A member of Madrid's new city council has resigned amid a storm over offensive jokes he posted on Twitter in 2011 about the Holocaust and the victims of terrorism. Guillermo Zapata's departure underscored the increased public scrutiny of Spain's newer.

Zapata, apologised for jokes and said he was not anti-Semitic, adding that his comments had been made in the context of a debate about the limits of humour.

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Monday, 22nd June, 2015

NO DRACONIAN MEASURES FOR THE COSTA BLANCA Following the introduction of new rules to clean up the drunken image of Spanish party town Magaluf, a number of establishments in the Valencian Community are suggesting that many of the measures they have brought in are too draconian and not necessary on the Costa Blanca.

Hosbec, the association which represents over 200 hoteliers in the region, has said that it has negotiated the inclusion of a clause with the Ministry of Tourism, which allows Costa Blanca’s establishments to impose their own internal rules against disruptive clients, as and when they are necessary, particularly in areas that are private, such as function rooms, swimming pools, gymnasiums or other such locales, enabling them to regulate their own quality standards.

Hosbec President Antoni Mayor says that Benidorm registers 11 million overnight stays per year and while there are some "extreme cases" that require some “extreme measures” they can be dealt with "in different ways”. It is not necessary to impose blanket bans on such matters as the consumption of alcohol outdoors. In the event of unruly behavior brought about by drunkenness such individuals can usually be dealt with on a local basis.

Unfortunately ‘brand Magaluf’ is being destroyed as a tourist destination by the images of drunken teenagers appearing in the media. Fortunately this is not the case in this part of Spain, so as long as hoteliers are sensible with their treatment of the holidaying public, the Costa Blanca will continue to be the number one holiday destination for many millions of Europeans.

Image: A group of British holidaymakers on a Benidorm terrace

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TRBL AWARD FOR the OLYMPIA RESTAURANT The Orihuela Costa of the Royal British Legion held their June meeting at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras last Thursday evening following which a Certificate of Appreciation was presented to restaurant owner Elaina for the help and support she has provided to the organisation since its formation at the beginning of 2008. The photograph shows Elaina receiving the award from Vice President Eddie Coleman.

The branch also held a spontaneous collection, initiated during AOB by member Ted Marsh, for the Gurkha Welfare Trust Earthquake Response Fund, created to provide emergency aid to the Gurkha and ex Ghurkha community affected by the earthquake last May. A total of €255 was collected which has already been despatched to TRLB to be added to the initial £50,000 grant awarded by the charity last month.

Guest speaker for the evening was local broadcaster and journalist Keith Nicol who presented a short

‘What’s on, in and around the local area’ followed by an overview of cruising (by boat) in and around the Costa Blanca, which was remarkably well received.

Keith promised to return to the branch later in the year when he will treat the members to some previously unseen video footage of a dive onto the wreck of the Titanic.

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RIGHT OF REPLY Dear Editor, Now that the local elections are completed and ‘the dust is starting to settle,’ I think it appropriate to now respond to Mr. Paul Piccio Hernandez’s letter to the editor, dated May 14.

What surprised me mostly about Paul’s letter was the personal nature of the attack. I know Paul and whenever I have met him face to face, he has been charming and friendly. But local politics can be a dirty business and all too often some will resort to gutter fighting to try and enhance their position by being negative about others.

The bottom line is that Ciudadanos, a new party to the Orihuela area, has only been campaigning for a matter of weeks and have secured three council places. CLARO, who have been campaigning for the last four years, got nothing.

At present Spain has embarked on a journey of political renewal.

As a founder member of CLARO, might I suggest that your party does the same. There have been too many strategic mistakes by its leadership during the last eight years plus. You have many loyal and hardworking supporters and they deserve better.

When CLARO did get a seat on the council in the previous election, it was only because of what proved to be their shaky alliance with the CLR party.

But the fact remains that you have, as a party, failed in your attempt to secure the votes of a substantial part of the 31,028 non-Spanish who are on the Orihuela padron.

Personal attacks, 20/20 hindsight and excuses will do you no good.

Regards Stefan Pokroppa

URBANISATION PRESIDENT Dear Sir, Hi can you help, how do I go about removing the President and putting myself up for the job? The President on our urbanisation is a holiday maker only here 2 or 3 times a year. We moved here to live permanently last Nov and we feel it would be advantageous to have a full time person as President.

Do we have to inform the now President and Administration Company of our intentions before the meeting due in Aug? Can you help please.

Thanks Patsy Davies

MR MAYOR? BUT WHICH ONE Dear Editor, This week's front page news is extremely important but it was surprisingly short of hard relevant facts. Nine times the article addressed "Mr. Mayor" but did not use the mayor's actual name.

From the information given, it is addressing the outgoing green mayor Monserrate Guillen and not the new PP mayor Emilio Bascunana. For this reason it is vital to know the date the incident took place? The article says that it "Just" happened and later on it mentioned Friday but no date.

Certainly, it was the green party mayor who had total control over our beaches up to Saturday along with Martina Scheurer. Together they have mismanaged and wasted our precious resources and exercised very little control over the very poor lifeguard service that they themselves awarded over the last 2 years.

Readers of this article might wrongly blame the current PP mayor who was only elected mayor on Saturday lunchtime for this catastrophic ongoing situa-

tion on our coast whereas this near/drowning event took place before he was elected mayor, maybe the writer of the article, Clive Irwin would like to blame the new mayor for all the problems he has inherited from the redundant left wing government as well.

Newspapers should be more fact based and not leave the reader confused. Some additional information that readers might like to know could be; where is Playa Bosque? Is it in La Zenia? What were the weather conditions like at the time? What time of day it was? When does the new lifeguard contract begin? Will the lifeguards be supervised this year? Did the unfortunate swimmer survive or die? What was this man's name, age or nationality?

Safety on our beaches is just too important to be written about in this way.

Raymond Kearney President of the CLR Supporters Group, Orihuela Costa EDITOR: The incident ocurred on Friday 5th June and the following weekend so Guillen was the incumbent at that time. However, as I write, despite copying the article to the new mayor and the Orihuela Costa Town Hall, the beach is still without a lifebelt.

NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS Dear Editor, My name is Dermott Gardner. I have Motor Neuron disease and Parkinson`s. I have realized although there are some specific large organizations for certain well known conditions. There is no support for those with unusual neurological issues.

I wanted to start the group as regardless of the condition, neurological patients are confronted

with sometimes similar side effects and obstacles of everyday life. As well as the language barriers of healthcare living here in Spain with a illness.

We have already had one meeting and are looking to meet others who suffer from any neurological condition. In fact there are over 600 neurological diseases and conditions.

The meetings are designed to be informal, where we can offer peer help as well as occasional guest speakers.

The next meeting is on the 22nd June at the Cosmopolitan bar in El Galan on Calle Pico Lobo.

The guest speaker will be from the Help at Home, a local charity organization here on the Costa Blanca. For any information please call 617 214 313 Sincerely Dermott Gardner.

SAMARITANS IN SPAIN WANT TO SUPPORT DESPERATE YOUNGSTERS. A recent BBC news item reported that filmmaker Andrew Jenkins, 52, from Blaenau Gwent, says he has lost 19 friends to suicide over three decades and has spoken out so that other people might think twice about killing themselves.

He now plans to make an educational film about the issue. The piece also quoted Stephen Habgood, chairman of charity Papyrus which is concerned with young people's suicides, who said 75% of people who took their own lives were young men and he expected to see an increase in suicides among middle aged men in the latest Office for National Statistics figures.

"It's all caught up with men unwilling to admit they can't cope and are struggling. The recession raises concerns at the pressures it places on men, when their jobs or relationships are at risk as a consequence"

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY - 22 TO 28 JUNE 22 June 1981: Chapman pleads guilty to Lennon murder A man has pleaded guilty to shooting dead former Beatle John Lennon in New York.

23 June 1985: Air India jet crashes killing 329 A passenger jet disintegrates in mid-air off the coast of Ireland, killing all 329 people on board.

24 June 1983: US astronaut Sally Ride returns America's first woman in space, Sally Ride, returns safely in the Challenger space shuttle after a six-day flight.

26 June 1963: Kennedy: 'Ich bin ein Berliner' President Kennedy inspires the people of West Germany with a morale-boosting speech of defiance to the Soviet Union.

28 June 1960: Welsh pit blast kills miners At least 37 men are killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in Monmouthshire, Wales.

25 June 1953: Christie to hang for wife's murder John Christie is sentenced to hang for murdering his wife and then hiding her body under the floorboards of their Notting Hill home in London.

27 June 1957: Smoking 'causes lung cancer' The link between smoking and lung cancer is one of 'direct cause and effect', a report by the Medical Research Council finds.

Do you remember these or any other major events from over the years?

Look out for our new feature coming soon where you, our readers, share their memories of the events that changed the course of history. If you wish to take part, email our newsdesk at office@theleader.info

Psychiatrists say mental health problems are increasing in Spain too and the suicide rate is up since the financial crisis began.

Certain factors are known to be associated with increased risk of suicide including unemployment (nearly half of those under 30, almost 2 million people, cannot find a job) poverty, family breakdown, bullying and social isolation. The young fear that that they have no future in their own country and either have to move abroad or depend on family members who are themselves in difficulty. According to RTVE ( official broadcaster on Spanish TV) suicide was second to cancer ( 15% of deaths) in the overall 25-34 age group and the leading cause of death in young men (17.8% ). One in three young people who take their lives are intoxicated at the time of death.

Among the young , 80% of suicides are male, who feel possibly that they should be the stronger sex and men usually find it much more difficult to open up and talk about their problems.

Yet there is no need to suffer in silence……………….

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WE ARE MOJACAR Dear all, As you know on Saturday the new government was formed and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of those who believed in us and supported us so we can continue with our work, now with even more representation and strength in Mojácar. THANK YOU. Over the last four year we have changed the way of doing politics in Mojácar. As an independent party without many resources we have proven that to work for the town all one needs is vocation and perseverance.

We will continue to do our bit in a constructive manner for the benefit of all.

We will continue as a strong opposition by being vigilant of the Government making sure democracy and equality is in place.

From our humble position and the love we feel for our town, we give our thanks to Mojacar for opening its heart and doors to all of the outsiders. Thank you.

Best wishes, Jessica Simpson

Films in English AT PILAR CINEMA Films showing this week at Pilar De La Horadada Cinema Films in English For more information about the cinema in Pilar, see: cinemapilar.blogspot.com.es www.facebook/cinemapilar The cinema needs your support to keep going, so why not go along and enjoy a night watching a feature film in English

The film: Pride (Comedy/social drama, a British film, nominated Best Picture at 2014 Golden Globes.

Starring Ben Schnetzer and Monica Dolan.

It’s the summer of 1984, Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) are on strike. At the Gay Pride march in Lonon, a group of gay and lesbian activists decides to raise money to support the families of the striking miners.

But there is a problem. The union seem embarrassed to recive their support.

Tickets: 5 euros.

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NEW TERM PLANS FOR TORREVIEJA In the wake of the new appointment of José Manuel Dolón of the Los Verdes as the mayor of Torrevieja, ousting the Partido Popular after 27 years, the new government has started to lay out its plans for the future, detailing some of the priorities that they intend to focus on during this first term of a “new Torrevieja”.

Primarily, the new government wants to create an era of openness and cleanliness, reaching out to the citizens of the municipality, making the city a vibrant and new destination, with concerns for the environmental impact, and bridging the gaps between the city and the surrounding areas.

Some of the changes to the General Plan will be reversed, such as plans to allow the destruction of protected land for the construction of a new DIY store, and the creation of a rubbish tip, also on protected land. Recently, Torrevieja has seen more than 100 changes to the General Plan altering plots of land and their designated use, more than any other municipality in Spain.

Concluding the problems with street cleaning and waste disposal is also a priority, partly to finally terminate the illegal contracts that had been allowed to run, and partly to take on board the recommendations of the municipal technicians who had also been ignored in the past.

There have been many problems in the past with the relationship between the police and the town hall. Sometimes these have been seemingly petty problems like a street where a councillor lives having the parking restrictions altered, immediately after receiving a parking ticket, to major problems with shifts and shift patterns, which has left the municipality under covered at times, and officers in a vulnerable position. The police have for a long time been trying to open dialogue with the town hall, but had not managed to make any progress.

The fact that José Manuel Dolón received a standing ovation in his first presentation to the police this week is indicative perhaps that they can finally see a better future.

There has been speculation that the Foreigner´s Office is to close; this has been denied vehemently by the town hall. They say that the office is an integral part of the town hall and they couldn´t close it if they wanted to. But, it is their intention to make it better, providing more staff and better help and communication, especially to foreigners, as they have been neglected in the past.

The new government do however accept that there will be no miracle cure for Torrevieja that will solve the problems overnight. Each councillor is now looking at their own departments and seeing what changes can

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The new head of the PSOE in Torrevieja, Fanny Serrano, gave her first interview to the British press this week, denying the rumours that the International Residents Office is to close.

One of the most speculated issues has been the threatened closure of the International Residents Office. This has been vehemently denied. Serrano said, “absolutely not. I couldn´t believe that you asked that question. I think the problem is that the PP think everything is their own. ‘It´s my office, it´s my town hall’, no, it´s not yours, it´s for the citizens. The foreigners office is from the town hall, it´s for all citizens, so you can´t just close it in that way. I can´t understand why somebody would say something like this. It´s incredible!”

The plans submitted by the PSOE before the elections to increase the staffing in this office were raised “yes, of course” was the immediate response.

When asked about improvements, “we have to study everything”, Serrano replied, “there are other departments which are over represented, so we need several weeks to study each department and make decisions”.

As for bridging the gaps between the city and urbanisations, especially that many of the residents in urbanisations feel neglected with a lack of police patrols, street lights failing, and many other problems, the question of how the government will solve that problem was responded by the comment,

Fanny Serrano says there is absolutely no way that the office will close

“we want to stop this separation between Torrevieja central and the surrounding urbanisations. It makes no sense, it is all Torrevieja”. The PSOE planned to have a rolling plan for councillors to visit urbanisations, which “we plan to continue”. But, “we want the neighbours from the urbanisations to come to the town hall, to speak to us, just talk to us, write and tell us what´s happened, because now everything is open, we are not as closed as we used to be”.

“Torrevieja is going to be the best city”, a “new Torrevieja, a lively city, but overall, for us, foreigners are very important. We have more than half of the population which is foreign, The PP forgot the foreigners, they only look for you when they need you, every four years, just to vote. We don´t want that, we want an interaction between the foreigners, the Spanish, the government and so on, we want another kind of town”.

One of the first acts by the new mayor was a reduction in his own salary.

be made. They also accept that some departments are grossly overrepresented, and others are falling short, and so they aim collectively to ensure the balance is corrected.

It is a new era for the management of the municipality, once which they promise will be free of corruption.

In fact, the government has already started to identify lots of issues which were jus “swept under the carpet” by the PP, which they will no deal with.

They have vowed to denounce through the courts ever case of corruption that they find. They also aim to be a more personally accountable government. For example, the mobile phone scandal that rocked the previous government could not happen again, as all of the councillors have opted to use their own personal mobile phones, which they will personally pay for, thus ending another extortionate drain on public money.

For his part, the mayor has also announced a cut in his salary, as he is retired and has a pension, and so he does not need to drain the public purse any further for his own benefit, that money also being able to be put back into public services.

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Rockys have introduced a new dimension to their Summer Menu – a superb outdoor BBQ which will be held every weekend. It is just what this area has been looking for – as the sun goes down and those ‘longed for’ cooler evenings arrive – what can be more perfect than a BBQ and a Summer Cocktail, all prepared by someone else?

From just 6.95 Euro per person you will get a selection of meats, salad, jacket pota-

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toe and a beer, wine or soft drink of your choice.

The staff at Rockys will fire up the BBQ from 5pm and a Rockys Chef will be there to turn the fresh meats on the grill and cook them to your exact liking.

And then there’s the Summer Cocktails of course – what can be nicer than a cool Pina Colada, a refreshing Mojito or a dashing Cosmopolitan.

All of the staff at Rockys are excellent cocktail mixers and you can sip your drinks from the upstairs terrace, with outstanding views of the Mediterranean, or downstairs on the patio area, whilst you wait for your BBQ meal to be prepared. And what is even better – right now at Rockys, if you buy 2 cocktails you get one free.

HAPPY HOUR at Rockys is from 5pm to 8pm.

So start this Summer the best way you can – the Rockys BBQ Evenings from 5pm at weekends.

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TRAFFIC POLICE TO GET MOBILE VEHICLE INSPECTION UNITS Traffic police in Spain will soon receive more equipment to help in their enforcement of the law, after two separate contracts were published in the state bulletin for acquisitions.

The first contract is valued at 363,000 euro and is for the supply of three mobile units which will be used to check for irregularities in both the vehicles and ITV certificates during routine checks.

The mobile inspection units will be able to detect faults in such elements as brakes, tyres, suspension and other vehicle components, with enforced immobilisation an option in the event of faults being detected.

The three mobile units will be given to the Guardia Civil and will carry two mechanics in each.

It is estimated that 20% of all vehicles on the roads have irregularities with their ITV certificates and inspections and these units will support other technology such as automatic number plate recognition which checks the database for ITV expiration and alerts the central computer of its findings, so that sanctions can be issued.

In addition, the DGT has purchased an additional 18 radar cameras, at a cost of 900,000 euro, which will be used for monitoring the road network for speeding vehicles.

All of this is in addition to the recent purchase of camouflaged cars with new radar equipment installed, and the continual focus on reducing the problem of speeding on the roads.

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VAUXHALL ANNOUNCE PRICES FOR ALL-BRIT BUILT ASTRA Vauxhall’s all-new Astra will be in showrooms in October priced from £15,295 on-theroad which is up to £2,200 less expensive than the outgoing model.

The new model, built at Vauxhall’s manufacturing plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, is up to £2,200 less expensive than the outgoing model with a simplified range. The new Astra range includes Design, Tech Line, Energy, SRi and Elite, with Nav versions of the SRi and Elite trims also available.

Range highlights include the 1.0litre three-cylinder Turbo Start/Stop ecoFLEX model priced from £15,995 on-the-road. With an Easytronic five-speed automatic transmission, the same model achieves a class-leading 96g/km CO2 emissions. The range-topping 1.6-litre (200PS) is available in SRi trim priced from £20,435 on-the-road. The diesel offering includes the 1.6litre ‘Whisper Diesel’ (110PS) Start/Stop ecoFLEX model (prices start at £17,495 on-the-road) that achieves 91.1mpg and class-leading CO2 emissions of 82g/km (provisional).

Each trim level features a high level of standard spec: Prices start from £15,295 on-the-road, £150 less than outgoing model 16-inch alloy wheels LED daytime running lights, 6 airbags Air conditioning R4.0 IntelliLink audio system with digital radio 7-inch colour touchscreen, USB & aux in Bluetooth connectivity, multi-function trip computer Cruise control and steering wheel controls Electrically operated front and rear windows Tech Line (over Design) Prices start from £15,995 on-the-road, £775 less than outgoing model Navi 900 satellite navigation system with 8 inch colour touchscreen and voice recognition Leather steering wheel, adjustable front armrest Energy (over Design) Prices start from £17,295 on-the-road, £625 less than outgoing model 17-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels Heated front seats and heated leather steering wheel

SRi (over Design) Prices start from £17,895 on-the-road, £970 less than outgoing model 17-inch five twin-spoke alloy wheels Driving Assistance Pack (front camera system) OnStar, Sight & Light Pack Sports seats, sports switch Leather steering wheel Front foglamps SRi Nav (over SRi) Navi 900 satellite navigation system with 8 inch colour touchscreen and voice recognition Elite (over Design) Prices start from £19,315 on-the-road, £1,960 less than outgoing model 17-inch multi spoke alloy wheels Leather ergonomic sports front seats with extendable seat cushions, tilt and four-way electrical lumbar adjustment Tilt and four-way electrical lumbar adjustment Heated front and rear outer seats OnStar, Sight & Light Pack Electronic climate control Front foglamps Electrically foldable door mirrors Two USB chargers for rear seat passengers Elite Nav (over Elite) Navi 900 satellite navigation system with 8 inch colour touchscreen and voice recognition

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HEAT WAVE WARNING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED he Ministry of Health has launched a meteorological monitoring system for the summer to help prevent and treat health problems as a result of extreme temperatures.

The campaign, named “Ola de Calor 2015”, will operate throughout the country with every health department following the same protocols that have been in place since 2004, in order to “prevent, minimize and assess the impacts on the health of the population arising from high temperatures in the community, with particular attention to the possible occurrence of heat waves. “ Across Valencia, there are now 30 identifiable zones where temperature thresholds have been defined, with daily maps indicating the risk factor through the usual series of warning colours, green, yellow, orange and red.

Each temperature level is accompanied by a series of protocols and a series of actions required in order to maintain safety in the sun.

The heat map, along with other health related information, will be available on the health department´s website, http://cuidatecv.es/en in the Valencia community, as well as on http://www.ceam.es/ceamet/, where the UV index is also available.

Meanwhile, the spring season, which is from March to May, has been “very warm” and “very wet” across the Valencia region, with an average temperature of 14.9 degrees and an average of 178.7 litres per square metre of rainfall.

The data was presented this week in the climatology press conference held seasonally by the Spanish meteorological office, who also state that in view of the recent data, the summer season, June to August, is 40% likely to be “above normal” temperatures, and in any case will be “hot”. The good news for many is that there is likely to be a continuation of the rainfall throughout the summer, which will hopefully ease the current threat of

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The museum is said to have overpaid for its purchases of works of art by as much as 1,500 percent over the market value.

It also awarded numerous large contracts without putting them out to public tender, as is required by law; paid hefty amounts to individuals whose relationship to the museum was unclear; and grossly inflated its own attendance figures.

Details of the alleged mismanagement that took place under former director Consuelo Ciscar have emerged in a preliminary report analyzing the period between 2009 and 2013. The audit was commissioned by the Valencia regional government, which funds the IVAM. In her statement, Ciscar, said that the gallery underwent several audits by the external auditor Audit Iberica SA, during her tenure, every one of which received a clean bill of health. These audits were subsequently endorsed by the Ministry of Finance with the assertion that there were no relevant breaches.

Ciscar says that as soon as she became aware of the content of the report she immediately requested a copy, with-

AIRBUS CRASH Airbus Defence and Space issued an Accident Information Transmission (AIT) confirming that a software issue within the electronic control units (ECUs) of the A400M transport's EuroProp International TP400D6 powerplants led to the loss of aircraft MSN23. The aircraft crashed soon after take-off on its maiden flight from the company's facility in Seville, on 9 May, killing four Airbus personnel and seriously injuring another two.

DEFENCE SALES DOWN drought.

Currently, as of the daily data from the 18th of June, most local reservoirs are currently just over half full. In the Segura basin, they are currently at 59.6% of their capacity, with the Pedrera at Torremendo only holding 157 cubic hectometres of its 246 cubic hectometre capacity and Crevillente only holding 5 cubic hectometres of its 13 cubic hectometre capacity.

PRICES FOR VALENCIA GALLERY PURCHASES INFLATED BY UP TO 1500% he former director of the IVAM, Valencia’s premier contemporary art museum, Consuelo Ciscar, has come out in defence of her leadership of the museum, between 2004 and 2014, by responding to the interim report of the General Comptroller of the Generalitat , which has has identified numerous irregularities and administrative failures.

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out success, so that she could see the accusations herself and respond more accurately to all the allegations made.

Under Ciscar, the IVAM organized a number of controversial shows such as one featuring works by her own son, who goes by the artistic name Rablaci and in 2008, the gallery also purchased 63 photographs for €442,280 from Gao Ping, who was later arrested as the alleged head of a criminal ring that is thought to have laundered between €800 million and €1.2 billion over four years.

Earlier in the year the Valencian Goverment hired an expert, Jaime Brihuega, who teaches art history at Madrid’s Complutense University. He was asked to estimate the market value of five randomly selected artworks.

His findings ruled that the difference between what was paid and what should have been paid ranged by between 45 and 1,520 percent more.

Just last year the deputy Valencia regional premier José Ciscar announced the departure of Ciscar praising her for attracting 1,163,419 visitors to the museum in 2013. The figures lifted IVAM into sixth place in The Economist’s annual list of most-visited world museums. But the real number was closer to 85,000 with the attendance inflated by over a million people.

It appears that the figures were inflated by everyone who received free tickets, those attending gallery shows, including fashion and cookery shows, and all of those also attending exhibitions across the country that featured gallery works.

The gallery paid 32,400 euros for Della bestia triunphante’. It was valued by Brihuega at 2000 euro.

um claimed 1,147,637 visitors, when it was really 98,176.

In 2011, the 1.1 million reported by Ciscar were actually 109,938.

The IVAM’s new management team said in a statement that the irregularities highlighted in the report “represent yet another serious setback for the public purse, and most particularly for IVAM’s depleted budget.”

Ciscar, who served for 10 years, stepped down in April of last year in what appeared to be a personal decision, but was really an undercover dismissal. Her husband, Rafael Blasco, a regional deputy for the ruling Popular Party (PP), was standing trial at the time on charges of siphoning off millions of euros from a fund meant for development aid in poor countries. He was ultimately convicted to eight years in prison.

Spain’s Defence sales fell to EUR4.8 billion in 2014 from EUR5.6 billion the previous year, according to the national industry association for defence, aeronautics, and space technology companies (TEDAE).

However, these were partly offset by rises in the other subsectors, leaving total income for the industry 5% down on 2013 at EUR9.4 billion. Exports continued to dominate, representing 82% of overall sales, up from a 79% share in 2013. The industry as a whole accounted for 5.5% of the country's industrial GDP.

CRUISING The port of Valencia currently ranks seventh in the number of cruise passengers visiting Spanish ports, with a total of 83,716 passengers (+ 9.57%) from January to May, although the number of actual 35 ships was down 7.89%. In May, by far the busiest month, there were 56,200 cruise passengers, an increase of 35.4%. Meanwhile, Alicante is also showing a May increase of 10.29%.

POLISHED OFF The Guardia Civil is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who allegedly drank a cleaning product which was mistakenly served up as white wine as white wine in an establishment of the Castellon town of Benicarlo. The incident occurred on Sunday, at 14.47 hours, when agents of the local police received a 112 call from a customer of the bar in the Isabel de Villena square.

And it was the same story in 2012: the muse-

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Consuela Ciscar posing with alleged mafia boss Gao Ping in 2008

Two uniformed Spanish Guardia Civil officers attended the Queen’s Birthday Parade in Gibraltar, in a development that is unprecedented in recent times.

Spanish law enforcement officers are invited by The Convent every year to the event but, on the occasions they have attended in the past, they have done so in civilian clothing. But all the indications were that it may have been a misunderstanding by two relatively junior officers, a lieutenant and a second lieutenant, assigned to attend.

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MIDSUMMER HOGUERAS CELEBRATIONS ll of last week, many visitors to Torrevieja will have witnessed the apparition of unusual creatures on the streets, and the papier mâché sculptures which will be burnt as part of the Hogueras, Midsummer night celebrations have been put on display.

The two main areas of focus to see the creations are Barrio Acequión and Barrio El Calvario, where the streets are dressed in bunting and the artistic creations on display. A variety of events have been running through the weekend and continuing into the week, when the neighbours of the different areas come together to celebrate, in preparation for burning the effigies in a symbol ritual.

The event in Torrevieja will culminate on the evening of the 23rd, starting at 9pm, on the Playa del Cura. On the eve of Midsummer, thousands of people normally gather on the beaches to celebrate through the purifying ritual of lighting a bonfire on the beach and (hopefully) jumping over it, finally ending with a dip in the sea, and fireworks on Paseo Juan Aparicio.

Aside from the ritualistic element, the celebrations usually continue throughout the night as the partygoers celebrate the seasonal change in one of the most anticipated nocturnal events of the year.

However, this is not a unique Torrevieja event, similar events take place across Spain but the main location for the bonfires and party locally is in Alicante, particularly in the San Juan area, the main focus of the event.

Alicante celebrates a public holiday for the celebrations, after the event was declared as being of International Tourist Interest in 1983.

This festival itself dates back to the times when Alicante farmers celebrated the longest day of the year for the harvesting of crops and the shortest night for the destruction of evil, a tradition which soon spread to Alicante, although the then town hall effectively tried to ban the

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event before it began, issuing a notice stating, “Do not light bonfires in the streets, or shoot rockets on the night of San Juan”, with a penalty imposed on those who continued.

However, in 1881, an oversight by the council meant that the proclamation was not published, and so, taking advantage, the residents of Alicante joined together in neighbourhood groups to create their own street parties. It was in 1928that the celebrations became official in the city of Alicante, founder José María Py urged the city council to give the celebration the same focus and attention as in Valencia, and so from tradition, the event which takes place today was officially born.

For its part, Valencia celebrated the event officially from 1932, although there was a break for the Civil War between 1936 and 1939 throughout, and is the ultimate destination for anybody wanting to celebrate the fallas in true style.

Valencia becomes awash with party spirit for the five days that conclude on Midsummer, with parades, bonfires and fireworks, much like the other celebrations, but on a much larger scale.

Fireworks, bangers, fires and costumes, plus the burning of the models are all part of the event, with music and drinking to accompany the action, you have a choice of locations to celebrate. Maybe start small(er) with Torrevieja, go mid-range in Alicante, or travel to the ultimate party capital for fallas, Valencia.

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MY MY LITTLE PONY! Orihuela local police intercepted a Walker on the CV-870 road in the Virgen del Camino and are this week, taking him in for questioning as a result.

Not that any laws had been broken by the lone walker, but the fact that it was a four-legged pedestrian and walking unaccompanied raised their suspicions.

Once the lone pony was taken into custody, for its own safety, the Asoka municipal animal rescue centre were asked to look after it whilst an investigation was launched to confirm his identity and address.

The investigation ultimately revealing that the pony had ran away from the circus to find a home, and had escaped from a travelling fair which was in La Murada 3 months ago.

The owner told the police that the pony had escaped and they were unable to find him, and so left him behind to fend for himself in the wilderness of Orihuela.

The owner has made subsequent arrangements to return to Orihuela when the two will be reunited, one receiving his beloved pony, the other losing his last ditch attempt to join the free world and now returning to a life on the road with his animal and human companions.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Claimed and Shamed. 12:30 Family Finders. 13:15 Bargain Hunt.

14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 17:00 The Box. 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 Nigel Slater: Eating Together. Food writer and cook Nigel Slater takes a tour of the diversity in modern British home cooking. Nigel’s journey takes him from the old classic Lancashire hotpot to three melt-inthe-mouth one-pot dishes with origins from around the world and he discovers the delicate flavours of a traditional Bangladeshi korma as he joins Enam and his family to celebrate Eid 21:00 EastEnders. It’s father’s day in Albert Square, and tensions are high as Buster questions Dean’s intentions and Ian discovers a surprising truth. With Carmel’s help, Kush comes up with an idea to bring Masood and Shabnam back together - but will it work?

21:30 Disaster on Everest. BBC reporter Tom Martienssen was half way up Mount Everest when an earthquake made the mountain shake. Tom and a team of British Army Gurkhas were trapped after a wall of rock and ice came crashing down around them.

After a second devastating quake, Tom returns to Nepal to find the men who were with him on the mountain and to discover how the country is coping amid continuing aftershocks.

22:00 The Met: Policing London. Documentary following the officers of Britain’s biggest and busiest police service as they deal with life, death, crime and its victims, all across the capital. Detectives Stuart McNaughton and Bob Dolce work for Trident, the Met’s specialist gang unit. As increasingly younger boys and girls are being lured into the gang lifestyle, Bob and Stuart have focused on London’s most dangerous gang. Public confidence in the police is running low, and it’s up to borough commander Richard Tucker to win back trust and wipe out the problem. Police constables Tim Dawes and Steph Mills have been patrolling the streets of Brixton for over five years and deal with knife crime on an almost daily basis.

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 Have I Got Old News for You. The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Tony Law and Nick Hewer.

00:05 Have I Got News for You. Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Nigel Farage and Harry Shearer.

00:35 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton presents his talk show. The mighty Arnold Schwarzenegger returns, in Terminator Genisys; his co-star, Daenerys from Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke; Oscar-nominated Jake Gyllenhaal, starring in sports drama Southpaw; model and actress Cara Delevingne, in new teen romance mystery Paper Towns; and music and chat from Tinie Tempah who performs Not Letting Go. 01:25 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:30 BBC News.

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Claimed and Shamed. 08:30 Family Finders. 09:15 Demolition.

10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Cash in the Attic. 14:45 Rowing. 16:15 Film - A Man for All Seasons (U). 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Kangaroo Dundee. 20:00 Natural World. 21:00 The £100k House: The Final Fix. 22:00 Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Island. 23:00 Episodes.

23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Napoleon. 01:20 Portillo’s State Secrets. 01:50 Women’s World Cup. 04:00 This is BBC Two. 05:00 My Life, My Religion. 05:30 Exploration India.

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 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Robert strikes a deal with Cain.

Lisa is horrified by Joanie’s situation. David makes a surprise return home.

20:30 Coronation Street. Faye struggles to cope at Miley’s christening. Dev gets flirty with Talisa. Tracy is unimpressed with her new house guest.

21:00 Johnny Kingdom’s Wild Exmoor. Johnny Kingdom watches the wildlife and meets the people of his native Exmoor through the seasons of the year.

Winter has arrived, the time of year when the salmon return home from the Atlantic to lay their eggs in the rivers where they were born. Johnny has been scouring Exmoor looking for them and finally in the tiny village of Brayford, he gets his shots of a large male salmon. During the winter months migrant and domestic birds seek shelter in some of the estuaries on the north Devon coast and Johnny loves the challenge of trying to Film - them.

21:30 Coronation Street. The Hodges have a suggestion for Tim. Kylie’s summit descends into chaos, Platt style. Does Cathy have feelings for Roy? 22:00 Vicious. Second series of the sitcom following the ups and downs in the lives of an elderly gay couple. Violet and Ash both find themselves suddenly single and they consider dating new people. Violet has already met someone on the internet - then Ash’s ex Chloe returns. Freddie is feeling increasingly under pressure from Stuart to land a major new acting role.

22:30 It’s a Funny Old Week. Jason Manford presents a topical comedy news review show that takes an entertaining look at the last seven days.

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 David Weir: Sports Life Stories. The documentary series in which some of sports greatest names talk about the highs and lows of their career with contributions from friends, family and fellow professionals. In this episode, a look at the career of Paralympic athlete David Weir.

00:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 01:30 Jackpot247.

04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 04:55 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:20 How I Met Your Mother. 07:45 Will and Grace.

08:10 Will and Grace. 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Jimmy’s Australian Food

Adventure. 11:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 13:40 Come Dine with Me. 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 A Place in the Sun. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Dispatches. 21:30 Gadget Man. 22:00 Kevin Mccloud’s Escape to the Wild. 23:00 Man Down.

23:35 My Tattoo Addiction. 00:35 24 Hours in A and E. 01:35 The House the 50s Built. 02:35 Churchill and the Fascist Plot. 03:30 Country House Rescue. 04:25 The Renovation Game. 05:20 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners.

C5 07:00 Milkshake. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud 2.

14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:10 Film - Buried Secrets. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 21:00 Caught on Camera. 22:00 Inside Manchester’s Midland Hotel.

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

01:15 Holiday Love Rats Exposed. 02:10 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 HouseBusters. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Delia Smith is one of the most popular TV cooks and has gone on to sell millions of cook books.

18.05 Viva Vino (series) – not far from the Costa are vineyards & bodegas making the most fabulous wine. Visiting them is a must.

18.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – A look beneath the waves at the beautiful marine life off the Spanish shores.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) – Simon talks with two more guests including local author Michael Parker.

19.30 Speekee TV – Something for our younger viewers, a fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish. – El Parque 19.45 Spanish Eye – A day of crafts and artisans at Casa La Pedrera.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Claimed and Shamed. 12:30 Family Finders. 13:15 Bargain Hunt.

14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 17:00 The Box. 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. It’s Kush’s 30th birthday, and he soon finds himself in more than one awkward situation. Buster steps up to help Shirley, but are they making the right decision? Stacey grows irritated at Martin’s behaviour.

21:00 Holby City. Hospital drama. Guy and Jesse clash over Guy’s surgical risk-taking. Sparks fly as duty psychiatrist Seb puts Zosia’s head in a spin.

Fletch is tempted by Clifford’s ‘victimless crime.’.

22:00 The Syndicate. Drama series. As the race to find Amy alive gathers momentum, celebrations bring revelations about Lady Hazelwood’s loyalty, and the Americans make Lord Hazelwood an offer he can’t refuse. But who can he trust? The discovery of hidden belongings brings more questions - it’s not only Sean who has secrets.

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 Imagine.... Arts series edited and presented by Alan Yentob. A fascinating look at the career of architect Frank Gehry who despite being well into his eighties remains one of the world’s most celebrated and famously provocative creative forces.

00:50 Film - Sparkle (PG). Charmer Sam moves to London to make his fortune, but his plans go awry when he falls for beautiful Kate, and her estranged mum. Starring: Stockard Channing, Shaun Evans, Anthony Head, Bob Hoskins, Lesley Manville, Amanda Ryan

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Claimed and Shamed. 08:30 Family Finders. 09:15 Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Island. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Tennis. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow.

19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Kangaroo Dundee. 20:00 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial. 21:00 Mountain Lions: Big Cats in High Places. 22:00 The Bank: A Matter of Life and Debt. 23:00 Rev. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 BBC at War with Jonathan Dimbleby. 01:20 The Super League Show. 02:05 Antiques Roadshow. 03:05 This is BBC Two. 03:30 Women’s World Cup. 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 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Moira is desperate to find Adam and Victoria. Priya uncovers Rakesh’s lie. Carly’s grand opening goes awry.

20:30 A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones. Griff Rhys Jones presents the series which explores some of the most beautiful and enchanting parts of Wales. In this episode, Griff discovers that his challenge is to walk a Pembrokeshire corgi which he finds in an abandoned garage - but this one has never worn a collar before.

21:00 Love Your Garden. Alan Titchmarsh and his team return for fifth series of the makeover show in which they transform unloved spaces into dream gardens for some very special people. In the first episode, Alan and the gang travel to Walsall, where they plan to surprise a young widow. Nina Perrin Seedhouse has three children under seven, and with a trio of youngsters to look after, she has not had time for anything else much - consequently her garden is just a bare,

blank canvas. Nina’s husband Gareth died last year after a long battle with cancer. Gareth was something of a local hero who worked tirelessly for Walsall Council most of his life.

22:00 Don’t Blame the Council. A revealing inside view of how one local council is attempting to come up with a viable response to huge cuts in central government funding. Challenged with saving over 100 million pounds, Wigan Council is trying to reinvent itself as a profit-making enterprise. Director of environmental services Terry Dunn believes his workforce can take on the corporate world and win new business to help fund frontline services. Management need staff to go the extra mile, but not everyone at the council is on board with the new plan.

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 On Assignment. As cheaper heroin floods the East coast of America, a generation of young people already hooked on prescription opiates has found the drug to be a more affordable substitute. Robert Moore reports on the brutal reality of life as an addict, and the impossible task faced by campaigners and law enforcement to get this epidemic under control as it spreads into the suburbs.

00:10 The Chase. Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh. Four contestants must pit their wits against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them winning the prize cash.

01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 Loose Women. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:00 Countdown. 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. 10:30 Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure.

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. 13:40 Come Dine with Me. 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 15:10

Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 A Place in the Sun. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Running the Shop. 22:00 No Offence. 23:00 999: What’s Your Emergency? 00:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 01:00 Rude Tube. 02:00 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 02:25 Gillette World Sport. 02:55 Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire. 03:20 Mobil 1 The Grid. 03:50 Volkswagen Racing Cup. 04:15 FIM Superbike World Championship. 04:45 The Renovation Game. 05:45 Deal or No Deal.

C5 07:00 Milkshake. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 GPs: Behind Closed Doors. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Lost Letter Mysteries (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5.

18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 21:00 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies. 22:00 24 Hour Party Pensioners: OAPs Behaving Badly. 23:00 Big Brother.

00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Cricket on 5.

02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 HouseBusters. 05:50 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with Edward Woodward, a British actor, just before his death 18.05 Let’s Talk Special – We caught up with David Scott Morgan, former member of ELO, whilst over visiting Torrevieja Fellowship Church.

18.30 Hand Made – Images of the Vega Baja filmed over the course of a year.

18.45 Spanish Eye – A winner in the making as 8 year old Max Mayer is hoping to follow in Lewis Hamilton’s footsteps 19.00 Costa Blanca Life (series) – magazine show featuring a selection of events, people and places around the region.

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16:00 Escape to the Continent. 17:00 The Box. 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 Don’t Tell the Bride. A brave bride leaves the most important day of her life in the hands of the man she loves. Groom Andrew plans a fun-packed big top wedding to transport his fiancÈe Jenni away from their troubled lives. Jenni’s confidence has been knocked by a disability caused by pregnancy, and she is desperate for romance. Her dutiful carer Andrew is so bogged down with everyday life that he’s completely lost touch with his romantic side. Can he get his act together in time to deliver the wonderland wedding his bride desires?

22:00 The Interceptor. Phone taps provide the UNIT team with intelligence on a man known only as The Accountant, the mastermind behind a scheme to launder money via Hawala, a traditional Middle Eastern money transfer system based on trust and honour.

Further investigation reveals that Zubin Ray, a broker from a family of honest `Hawaladars’ became entangled in The Accountant’s plot, and ended up losing the fraudster’s money. While Cartwright sees this unfortunate turn of events as a chance to make further headway with the team’s investigation, Ash worries that exploiting the error could place the Rays in mortal danger, and seeks a way to keep Zubin and his family safe while taking one step closer to UNIT’s ultimate target.

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 Suntrap. An undercover reporter and his former mentor join forces to solve mysteries on a Spanish island. Woody, Brutus, Zorro and Melody find themselves locked up in a prison cell in fancy dress with

enormous hangovers and only a hazy recollection of the previous night. It transpires that Brutus, Melody and Zorro have been detained on suspicion of the murder of Spanish tribute singer Elton Juan.

00:05 The Met: Policing London. Documentary following the officers of Britain’s biggest and busiest police service as they deal with life, death, crime and its victims, all across the capital. Detectives Stuart McNaughton and Bob Dolce work for Trident, the Met’s specialist gang unit. As increasingly younger boys and girls are being lured into the gang lifestyle, Bob and Stuart have focused on London’s most dangerous gang.

01:05 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:10 BBC News.

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Claimed and Shamed. 08:30 Family Finders. 09:15 Antiques Roadshow. 09:45 Cowboys and Angels. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 The Daily Politics.

14:00 Tennis. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Kangaroo Dundee. 20:00 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial. 21:00 Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure. 22:00 Napoleon. 23:00 Haslar - Secrets of a War Hospital. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 The Bank: A Matter of Life and Debt. 01:20 Kate Humble: Living with Nomads. 02:20 Modern Times. 03:20 The Detectives.

04:20 This is BBC Two. 04:50 Simon Armitage: Writing Poems. 05:20 The Plantagenets. 05:50 Punctuation Pals.

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 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Victoria and Adam reveal the truth to Cain. Priya gives Rakesh an ultimatum. Carly confronts Bob about his interference.

20:30 Coronation Street. Anna faces a heartbreaking decision. It is Erica’s party and she will cry if she wants to! What is Cathy up to?

21:00 The Cube. Phillip Schofield presents the tense game show, inviting more contestants to see if they

can take on the Cube and win 250,000 pounds. Hair coach Natasha stays cool, calm and confident under pressure, taking some big risks in an attempt to beat the Cube. Firefighter Ben thinks he has got what it takes to land the all-important quarter of a million pounds. Will they both hold their nerve? Can they beat the Cube?

22:00 Long Lost Family. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present more remarkable and moving stories of people anxious to find missing family members.

Ten years ago, 56-year-old Christine Chesham discovered that her mother had died under tragic circumstances. Ever since, she has been determined to find the one person who can help her find out exactly what happened - her sister Pamela. Christine fears that her sister might hold her responsible for the untimely death of their mother. Our second story is that of 53year-old Vicki Haskell, who was adopted as a baby and has no children of her own. In fact she has no blood relatives in her life at all. Vicki had a happy childhood with her adoptive family, but always felt sad that she could not recognise herself in anyone around her.

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 Mafia with Trevor McDonald. First of a two-part programme in which Trevor McDonald takes viewers on a journey into the machinations of the American mafia, gaining unprecedented access to some of the people with first-hand experience of the money, glamour and violence associated with the country’s infamous organised crime network. Trevor arrives in New York to meet John Alite, a former millionaire drug dealer who was also one of the most ruthless mafia killers of modern times. On a walk down the streets that were once his domain, John tells what it is like to shoot a mafia rival in cold blood.

00:40 More Tales From Northumberland with Robson Green. Robson Green returns to his home county of Northumberland, uncovering more hidden gems of one of the most beautiful parts of England. In this episode, Robson explores some of Northumberland’s greatest natural wonders. At Chillingham, he comes face-to-face with one of the world’s oldest breeds of cattle - who also prove to be among the most dangerous. Setting up camp in the countryside, he joins a couple who call themselves

wild gourmets, as they prepare dinner with ingredients hand-picked from Kielder Forest.

01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:00 Countdown. 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. 10:30 Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure.

11:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 13:40 Come Dine with Me. 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 A Place in the Sun. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 The Auction House. 22:00 24 Hours in A and E. 23:00 Peter Kay: Live and Back on Nights. 00:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 00:55 Wild Life Festival. 01:25 Film - Zaytoun (PG). 03:15 Film - The Professionals (PG). 05:15 The Renovation Game.

C5 07:00 Milkshake. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 The Dog Rescuers. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - The 19th Wife (18). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors. 21:00 Psycho Pussies. 22:00 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords. 23:00 Big Brother.

00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 24 Hour Party Pensioners: OAPs Behaving Badly. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 HouseBusters. 05:50 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Emma Samms a British actress best known for her roles in General Hospital and Dynasty.

18.05 The San Fulgencio VibeFest – the second programme featuring a selection of the superb acts who played at this music festival in La Marina.

19.00 An Evening With... Kriz Kay – The UK’s no.1 Michael Buble tribute live at Los Arcos.

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01:20 Holiday Weatherview. 01:25 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Crimewatch Roadshow. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Claimed and Shamed. 12:30 Family Finders. 13:15 Bargain Hunt.

14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Continent. 17:00 The Box. 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. Shirley comes clean to Dean about her plans, but how will he react? Stacey pushes Kush to make a decision about his relationship. Patrick grows suspicious of Vincent’s actions.

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. The team investigate the windscreen repair and replacement company that is not all it’s cracked up to be and reveal the consumer scams holidaymakers could face in Europe over the summer.

22:00 Celebrity MasterChef. Celebrities compete in a contest of culinary skill. The beginning of the second heat week sees five more celebrities enter the MasterChef kitchen. Battling for the crown are singer Mica Paris, children’s TV presenter Sam Nixon, actor Amanda Donohoe, comedian Syd Little, and Paralympian Danny Crates. The first challenge for the five hopefuls is the invention test. They must use the ingredients provided to create just one dish - sweet or savoury. The celebrities are then split into two groups to take on the challenge of cooking for the first time in a restaurant kitchen, preparing dishes for paying customers. Mica, Amanda and Danny are sent to Asian restaurant Ting, while Syd and Sam head to Cicchetti to work with renowned chef Aldo Zilli. For the final test, the contestants are asked to prepare a two-course menu of their own design. The celebrities work furiously in a last attempt to prove themselves to the judges.

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 Question Time. David Dimbleby presents topical debate from Southampton.

00:35 This Week. Andrew Neil presents a political

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Claimed and Shamed. 08:30 Family Finders. 09:15 Horizon. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Tennis.

18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Kangaroo Dundee. 20:00 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial.

21:00 Rick Stein’s German Bite. 22:00 Protecting Our Foster Kids. 23:00 Mock the Week. 23:30 Newsnight.

00:20 Kate Humble: Living with Nomads. 01:20 Disaster on Everest. 01:50 An Hour to Save Your Life.

02:50 24 Hours in the Past. 03:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 The Glasgow Girls’ Stories. 05:30 Ten Pieces.

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 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. It is Victoria and Adam’s wedding day. Aaron makes a shocking discovery. Priya races to stop Rakesh.

20:30 Tonight. The recession changed the way many of us went shopping, as discount stores and budget supermarkets became seriously big businesses rivalling the big four supermarket chains. But despite the economic recovery, bargain shopping is still on the rise. For some, this is not driven by choice but by necessity. Aasmah Mir investigates what it is like to shop when you are living on the breadline.

21:00 Emmerdale. Aaron is forced to save Robert.

Victoria’s future hangs in the balance. Ross punishes Jai. 21:30 Big Box Little Box. Series in which five households across Britain get a special delivery of the latest gadgets and gizmos to road test at home. This week, the families try out a futuristic unicycle called the Airwheel, a selfie toaster that puts your face on the toast, and a fitness machine that promises to shake you into shape. Do these products make life easier and live up to their claims - or are they simply a waste of space?

22:00 Superhospital. Brand new documentary series set in the Royal Derby Hospital, where a million patients are treated each year, lives begin and lives are saved every day. The series focuses on the staff from surgeons to security guards, and doctors to domestics - who all play their part in helping patients and keep the hospital running. Episode one features Dan, an energetic consultant, who is under pressure to find out what is wrong with a 20-year-old who is having violent fits. He then resuscitates Eric, a 65-year-old who has a sudden cardiac arrest. Jayne, a senior sister in the liver ward, is helping patients James and Zehir through alcohol detox. Caroline, a nurse in the chemotherapy ward, meets Zoie, a patient whose attitude to her illness she finds inspiring. Alongside the medics, we meet ancillaries who help to keep this enormous hospital running.

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 Dangerous Dogs. Two-part documentary which takes a graphic look at the dramatic rise in the number of dog attacks in the UK. In 2013, three people in the UK were killed by dogs and over 6,000 were hospitalised. Britain is supposedly a nation of dog lovers but there are underfed, abandoned and maladjusted canines in homes across the country. The programmes examine whether the root cause of our dog problem is irresponsible owners. It follows dog wardens on the front line as they face dangerous dogs and their keepers. In the first episode, Birmingham dog warden Kelly Evans, who was hospitalised after an attack, fights to save a vicious Akita abandoned in squalid conditions.

Remarkably, once it was removed from this environment, it proved friendly. In St Helens, dog warden Pauline visits a pensioner who had to fight off her neighbour’s three Staffordshire Bull Terriers 00:40 Perspectives. Singer Alfie Boe explores the extraordinary life and work of Freddie Mercury. He discusses Freddie’s legacy as a performer and a musician with those who knew him best, including Queen guitarist Brian May, opera diva Montserrat Caballe, designer Zandra Rhodes, Sir Bob Geldof and other close friends and family. Freddie is one of Alfie’s heroes and is a constant inspiration. He sets out to find out more about the man behind the music, explore the formative experiences, and discover how he became one of the most recognisable front men ever 01:35 Jackpot247. 04:00 Tonight. 04:25 ITV

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C4 07:00 Countdown. 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. 10:30 Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure.

11:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 4:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 A Place in the Sun. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Dogs: Their Secret Lives. 22:00 The Tribe. 23:00 Peter Kay: Live and Back on Nights. 00:05 Dogging Tales. 01:15 My Big Fat Gypsy Fortune. 02:10 One Born Every Minute USA. 03:05 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. 04:00 Country House Rescue.

04:55 Dispatches.

05:25 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:45 Deal or No Deal.

C5 07:00 Milkshake. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 14:15 Home and Away.

14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Garage Sale Mystery. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Trauma Doctors. 21:00 Celebs on Benefits: Fame to Claim. 22:00 Big Brother. 23:00 Person of Interest.

00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 HouseBusters. 05:50 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Prior to representing Britain in Eurovision Englebert Humperdinck enjoyed a career as a popular international entertainer spanning four decades.

18.05 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures(series) – the boys start their trip with Ginetta racing at the Guadix circuit and waterskiing on the Mar Menor.

18.30 The British Consulate – more activities.

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 Crimewatch Roadshow. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Claimed and Shamed. 12:30 Family Finders. 13:15 Bargain Hunt.

14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Continent. 17:00 The Box. 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 Would I Lie to You? Rob Brydon hosts the eighth series of the comedy panel show where celebrity guests reveal amazing stories about themselves, some of which are true and some of which are not.

The aim of the game is to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bruno Tonioli, Adam Buxton, Kirsty Wark and Rob Beckett.

21:00 EastEnders. A nervous Dean meets Jade for the first time. Will all go to plan? Shabnam comes to terms with recent events. Vincent comes clean about his past, but is he telling the truth?

21:30 Celebrity MasterChef. Celebrities compete in a contest of culinary skill. The second week of heats continues as the four remaining celebrities fight for a place in the semi-finals. Their first challenge is a relay invention test. Each team must create a main course and a pudding between them. Each team member has 30 minutes to make their contribution to the dishes, but they can’t communicate with one another. Next, the teams are sent out on their first mass catering challenge. They have to make lunch for over 100 members of staff at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club - home to the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Finally, they must cook a faultless two-course meal that will not only be judged by John and Gregg, but also by past Celebrity MasterChef champion Phil Vickery, and previous finalists Christopher Biggins, and Andi Peters, who know exactly what standards they expect.

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. On his sofa: world champion

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton; comedian and actor Jack Whitehall; and pop superstar Rita Ora, who chats and performs her new single Poison.

00:25 Suntrap. Crime comedy. An undercover reporter and his former mentor join forces to solve mysteries on a Spanish island. Woody, Brutus, Zorro and Melody find themselves locked up in a prison cell in fancy dress with enormous hangovers and only a hazy recollection of the previous night. It transpires that Brutus, Melody and Zorro have been detained on suspicion of the murder of Spanish tribute singer Elton Juan.

00:55 Film - Fallen (15). Supernatural thriller.

Homicide detective John Hobbes must stop a demonic serial killer that manifests as an intangible spirit which can pass from person to person through a simple touch. He finds his actions start to resemble those of another police officer from over twenty years earlier, whose pursuit of the demon ended tragically. Starring: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz, James Gandolfini, Elias Koteas 02:55 Weather for the Week Ahead. 03:00 BBC News.

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Claimed and Shamed. 08:30 Family Finders. 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 Tennis. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial. 20:30 Glastonbury 2015. 21:30 Gardeners’ World. 22:00 Arthur Ashe: More Than a Champion.

23:00 Glastonbury 2015. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:00 Glastonbury 2015. 03:00 Question Time. 04:00 Protecting Our Foster Kids. 05:00 One Hundred Years of the Women’s Movement. 05:30 Poland Stories 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 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Debbie is drawn to Ross. Marlon suggests Laurel comes home. Aaron fears Cain is a loose cannon.

20:30 Coronation Street. Will Nick come clean about his feelings for Carla? How much longer can Alya keep her secret? Brian is not giving up on Julie.

21:00 Gino’s Italian Escape. Chef Gino D’Acampo concludes his culinary journey around his native Italy, starting the final leg of his trip in Puglia. Always on the lookout for amazing food, Gino is rewarded in the town of Altamura - world-famous for its bread. His next stop is one of the poorest regions of southern Italy Basilicata. In the beautiful old town of Matera, he samples traditional cucina povera, or poor people’s cuisine, and uses local bread to rustle up an Italian version of beans on toast. .

21:30 Coronation Street. Nick’s world is turned upside down. Tracy is sick of Brian carping on. Norris and Mary get competitive over the pub quiz.

22:00 Doc Martin. Comedy drama series about the famously curmudgeonly GP. When Martin is talked into taking baby James to playgroup, he is forced to sing along with the other mums. As the parents pair up, one of them says she is worried about her daughter, to which Martin replies that the girl is probably just backward.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. Charlene White and James Mates 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 Vicious. Second series of the sitcom following the ups and downs in the lives of an elderly gay couple. Violet and Ash both find themselves suddenly single and they consider dating new people. Violet has already met someone on the internet - then Ash’s ex Chloe returns 00:10 Film - Bloody Sunday (15). The story of the events of 30 January 1972, when British soldiers shot dead 13 unarmed civilians taking part in a civil rights march in Derry. The Film - follows the soldiers and the police, as well as civilians from both sides of the sectarian divide. It focuses in particular on the stories of four men who experienced the events of a day which was to become a major turning point in the history of the Troubles. Starring: James Nesbitt, Allan Gildea, Gerard Crossan, Mary Moulds, Carmel McCallion, Tim Pigott-Smith 02:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 Britain’s Best Bakery. 04:50 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:00 Countdown. 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. 10:30 Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure.

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. 13:40 Come Dine with Me. 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 A Place in the Sun. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Shipping Wars. 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 23:00 The Last Leg. 00:10 Man Down.

00:40 Greg Davies: The Back of My Mum’s Head. 01:35 The Big Bang Theory. 02:00 Supernatural. 02:50 The Hotel. 03:45 Four Rooms US. 04:35 The Renovation Game. 05:30 Deal or No Deal.

C5 07:00 Milkshake. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles.

16:15 Film - Jesse Stone: No Remorse. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 World War II in Colour. 21:00 Conspiracy: The Cold War Files. 22:00 Big Brother: Live Eviction. 23:30 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 00:30 Big Brother. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother.

05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with Judi Dench, one of the UK’s most celebrated actresses 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Ralph Tenbrink shares his fascination for creepy crawlies in Spain 18.30 Let's Talk (series) – Simon is with two promising local youngsters – swimmer Adam Stewart and racing driver Luke Mustoo.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Carla is here with live music from Abba Elite and Benidorm’s Ultimate Take That plus loads more.

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07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 The Box. 13:00 BBC News. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 15:00 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman. 15:30 Rugby League Challenge Cup. 18:05 Escape to the Country. Series in which prospective buyers are helped to find their dream home in the country. Nicki Chapman embarks on an emotional house hunt with a couple armed with a £420,000 budget, who are chasing a country dream in Somerset.

18:50 Pointless. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a special celebrity dance edition of the quiz that rewards the answers that no-one else could think of.

19:40 BBC News. The latest national and international news from the BBC. 19:50 Regional News and Weather. Up to the minute regional news and weather updates.

20:00 Prized Apart. Adventure game show hosted by Emma Willis and Reggie Yates. In the ancient city of Fes, the adventurers have to find hidden treasures to avoid a terrifying leap into one of North Africa’s largest caves. In the studio, their loved ones watch, before three of them face a series of questions to keep their partners in the game.

21:05 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins. The National Lottery quiz where two teams of complete strangers compete to win 50,000 pounds by completing a series of lists.

21:55 Casualty. Dylan has another bad day, Charlie tirelessly tries to help Louis through his withdrawal, and Cal convinces a mum to come clean to her daughter.

22:45 The John Bishop Show. Comedy entertainment series hosted by award-winning comedian John Bishop, coming each week from the Hackney Empire.

Across the eight-part series, John introduces his favourite comics from all over the world, as well as music guests and variety acts. John joins The Tiller Girls for a special performance. Music performances come courtesy of Leona Lewis and Courteeners.

23:30 BBC News. The latest national and international news from the BBC. Followed by Weather and a National Lottery.

23:50 Not Going Out. Sitcom featuring happy-go-

lucky Lee, his landlady Lucy and their friends. Lucy aspires to be friends with her posh new neighbours Toby and Anna, but she hasn’t reckoned on Lee dragging her back down to earth.

00:20 Room 101. Extended edition of Room 101.

Frank Skinner hosts as three celebrities battle to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101. With guests Lee Mack, Dave Myers and Ruby Wax. 01:00 Film - The Hot Chick (12). Teen comedy in which a mean cheerleader learns a humiliating lesson when a pair of mystical earrings lead her to swap bodies with a small-time male crook. Starring: Rob Schneider, Anna Faris, Matthew Lawrence, Eric Christian Olsen, Robert Davi, Melora Hardin 02:40 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:45 BBC News.

BBC2 07:10 Film - The Lost Squadron (U). 08:30 Film - East of Sudan (U). 10:00 Wimbledon Classics. 12:00 Kangaroo Dundee. 12:30 Kangaroo Dundee. 13:00 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain. 13:15 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial. 14:15 Tennis. 17:00 Flog It. 17:30 Glastonbury 2015. 19:00 Gardeners’ World. 19:30 Edwardian Farm. 20:30 Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Island. 21:30 Dad’s Army. 22:00 Mock the Week. 22:30 Glastonbury 2015. 02:00 Film - The Infidel (15). 03:40 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge. 07:25 Pat and Stan. 07:35 Dino Dan. 07:45 Dino Dan. 08:00 Canimals. 08:15 Sooty. 08:30 Super 4. 08:45 Super 4.

09:00 Nerds and Monsters. 09:10 Nerds and Monsters.

09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:20 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 12:20 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 13:20 ITV News and Weather.

13:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 14:35 Surprise Surprise.

15:35 1000 Heartbeats. 16:35 All Star Family Fortunes.

17:20 Film - Scooby-Doo (PG). Live action version of the cartoon about a gang of teenage sleuths and their cowardly dog. Two years on from going their separate ways after solving their last case, the Mystery Inc crew reunites to investigate the strange goings on at an amusement park called Spooky Island. The attraction appears to lure its young visitors in very strange ways and it is up to Scooby, Shaggy and the gang to get to

the bottom of the mystery. Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini, Rowan Atkinson, Isla Fisher 19:00 ITV Regional News. Regional news update for the capital and the South East, plus local weather.

19:10 ITV News and Weather. Jonathan Hill presents the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by a national weather forecast.

19:30 You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill narrates more funny home videos filmed by viewers, while taking a sledgehammer to celebrity culture. In today’s episode, Mick Jagger’s son attempts to backflip off his dad’s lower lip, Caroline Flack goes up in flames at a fracking party, a pair of George Michael’s underpants cause a car accident, and a little girl falls into a stingray tank at the zoo.

20:00 Film - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (12). Fantasy sequel. Harry is dismayed when the Ministry of Magic denies Voldemort’s return and appoints a nasty new teacher at Hogwarts to keep an eye on Dumbledore. The new teacher’s constant meddling with the curriculum convinces the students that school cannot prepare them for the battle ahead, so they form a secret duelling club with Harry as their tutor. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Imelda Staunton, Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon 22:40 Black Work. First of a three-part thriller. When her detective husband Ryan is murdered, PC Jo Gillespie is expected to leave it to her colleagues in the force to find his killer. But as Jo starts to lose trust in her police family, she feels compelled to carry out her own investigation - a search for the truth that will put herself and her children in danger.

23:40 ITV News and Weather. Jonathan Hill presents the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by national and local weather forecasts.

23:55 FIA Formula e Championship Highlights.

Jennie Gow presents highlights of the penultimate race of the Formula E season from Battersea Park in London. The world’s first fully-electric racing series has travelled to some of the most iconic cities across the globe and Battersea Park will play host to the final two races of the season. Nelson Piquet Jr comes into the final weekend as the championship leader but the Brazilian’s fellow countryman Lucas di Grassi and Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi are both in contention to become the first ever Formula E champion.

00:55 The Chase. 01:50 Jackpot247. 04:00 The

Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 07:10 Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon. 08:05 Mobil 1 The Grid. 08:30 FIM Superbike World Championship. 09:00 The Morning Line. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory. 11:25 The Big Bang Theory. 11:50 The Big Bang Theory. 12:20 The Simpsons. 12:50 The Simpsons. 13:25 The Simpsons. 13:55 Rude(Ish) Tube.

14:25 Channel 4 Racing. 17:10 Come Dine with Me. 17:45 Come Dine with Me. 18:15 Come Dine with Me. 18:50 Come Dine with Me. 19:15 Come Dine with Me. 19:40 Channel 4 News. 20:00 Walking Through History.

21:00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 22:00 Film Taken 2 (15). 23:55 Film - Babylon A.D. (12). 01:40 Street Sound and Style. 02:05 The Last Leg. 03:05 Hollyoaks Omnibus. 05:10 Hugh’s 3 Good Things.

05:25 The Renovation Game.

C5 07:00 Milkshake. 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

11:35 Access. 11:50 Stop! Police Interceptors. 12:45 Stop! Police Interceptors. 13:50 Columbo: Playback.

15:20 Film - The Green Berets (PG). 18:05 5 News Weekend. 18:10 GPs: Behind Closed Doors. 19:10 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords. 20:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 21:00 Celebs on Benefits: Fame to Claim. 22:00 Big Brother. 23:00 The 80s: The Best of Bad TV. 00:30 Jackass. 00:55 Access. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother. 05:00 Person of Interest.

05:50 Make it Big.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with Judi Dench, one of the UK’s most celebrated actresses 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Ralph Tenbrink shares his fascination for creepy crawlies in Spain 18.30 Let's Talk (series) – Simon is with two promising local youngsters – swimmer Adam Stewart and racing driver Luke Mustoo.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Carla is here with live music from Abba Elite and Benidorm’s Ultimate Take That plus loads more.

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28th june 07:00 Breakfast. 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show. 11:00 Sunday Morning Live. 12:00 Sunday Politics. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News. 14:15 Prized Apart.

15:20 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman. 15:50 Flog It. 16:25 Escape to the Continent.

17:25 Songs of Praise. 150 years ago, one man’s determination to help the poor in England led to a charity organisation that is still helping millions of people right across the world - the Salvation Army.

18:00 Nigel Slater: Eating Together. Food writer and cook Nigel Slater takes a tour of the diversity in modern British home cooking. Nigel’s journey takes him from the old classic Lancashire hotpot to three melt-inthe-mouth one-pot dishes with origins from around the world.

18:30 Nature’s Greatest Dancers. Steve Backshall, wildlife expert and recent star of Strictly, explores the ways animals move. Steve looks at the moves animals make in pursuit of romance, from soliciting that first amorous glance to seeing off the competition, and of course the final act of seduction.

19:30 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. John Craven visits Dartmoor to investigate its working history, visiting a project to restore old watercourses that powered the mining industry, meeting a farmer who has diversified into forestry and making camping pods, and talking to photographer Chris Chapman and folk musician Jim Causley about the area’s history. Plus, a compilation of the show’s best features on working landscapes, featuring clay quarries, rare horses and an underground amusement park. Including Weather for the Week Ahead.

21:00 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona and the team travel to Hillsborough Castle, the official royal residence in Northern Ireland, and Ashton Court in Bristol to discover hidden treasures among the splendid surroundings, including a medal from the Battle of Waterloo. At Hillsborough Castle, Paul Atterbury is delighted to discover a rare surviving souvenir of the Great Suffragette Rally in 1908, while Adam Schoon sees a glass ladies’ dressing table casket that the lucky owner bought for £5.

22:00 Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. Historical fantasy drama. With England in chaos as magic returns, Strange comes back home to claim Mr Norrell and rescue Arabella. But can his plan possibly work?

Or will the dark prophecy of the Raven King finally be fulfilled?

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 A David Attenborough Special. On his 89th birthday, David Attenborough talks about his career, his recent record-breaking dive on the Great Barrier Reef and issues facing the natural world today.

00:05 Don’t Tell the Bride. The popular BBC Three wedding planning series makes the jump to BBC One, and with the move comes an increased budget, as the grooms-to-be are now given £14,000 to plan every detail of their nuptials - although they must still do so without any input from their significant others.

01:05 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:10 BBC News.

BBC2 07:05 Animal Park. 07:35 The Big Allotment Challenge.

08:35 Countryfile. 09:35 Gardeners’ World. 10:05 The Beechgrove Garden. 10:35 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 12:05 The Box. 12:35 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial.

13:35 Wimbledon Review 2014. 14:35 Film - From Here to Eternity (PG). 16:30 Rugby League Challenge Cup. 19:15 Glastonbury 2015. 21:00 Top Gear. 22:15 Odyssey. 23:40 Glastonbury 2015. 02:00 Film - Treacle Jr. (15). 03:20 Countryfile. 04:15 Holby City. 05:15 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge. 07:25 Pat and Stan. 07:35 Dino Dan. 07:45 Dino Dan. 08:00 Canimals. 08:15 Sooty. 08:30 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

12:30 FIA Formula e Qualifying Live. 14:15 ITV News and Weather. 14:30 Long Lost Family. 15:30 Off Their Rockers. 16:00 FIA Formula e Championship Live.

18:45 Love Your Garden. The programme returns with Alan Titchmarsh and his team travelling to Walsall to surprise young widow Nina Perrin Seedhouse. Her husband Gareth died last year after battling cancer, so it’s up to the green-fingered experts to finish the dream

garden he was going to create for his family.

19:45 ITV Regional News. Regional news update for the capital and the South East, plus local weather.

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

20:15 Catchphrase. Stephen Mulhern hosts the classic game show as players Marilyn, Allan and Megan compete to guess the familiar phrases hidden in animated clues. One lucky contestant will go through to the Super Catchphrase for the chance to win fifty thousand pounds.

21:00 Surprise Surprise. Holly Willoughby springs more surprises on some of the nation’s most deserving and inspirational people.

22:00 Black Work. Second of a three-part thriller.

When her detective husband Ryan is murdered, PC Jo Gillespie is expected to leave it to her colleagues in the force to find his killer. With the chief suspect in custody, the investigation into Ryan’s murder appears to have been wrapped up. Jo still has doubts and as she digs further into her husband’s undercover life, she encounters dark secrets on both sides of the law leading to a disturbing revelation about the man she married.

23:00 ITV News and Weather. Steve Scott presents the latest headlines from around the world. Followed by national and local weather forecasts.

23:20 FIA Formula e Championship Highlights.

Jennie Gow presents highlights of the final race of the Formula E season from Battersea Park in London. The world’s first fully-electric racing series has travelled to some of the most iconic cities across the globe and Battersea Park will play host to the eleventh and final race of the season to determine who will be crowned the inaugural Formula E champion. Commentary comes from Jack Nicholls and Dario Franchitti .

00:20 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive. Tensions run high as the celebrities navigate their way through dense jungle down a ravine, and when they eventually reach what will be their camp for the night, a meal of live scorpions is on the menu. The following morning, they bathe in the nearby river - their first wash in three days - but the relief is only short-lived when Bear arrives for the team’s first big test - a descent of a 120ft waterfall. At the end of an action-packed day, one more member of the group faces elimination.

01:20 Jackpot247. 04:00 Motorsport UK. 04:50 British Superbike Championship Highlights. 05:40 ITV

Nightscreen.

C4 07:15 How I Met Your Mother. 07:40 How I Met Your Mother. 08:05 Ginetta GT5 Challenge. 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:30 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast.

14:30 The Big Bang Theory. 15:00 The Big Bang Theory. 15:30 Film - Edward Scissorhands (PG). 17:35 Location, Location, Location. 18:35 A Place in the Sun. 19:30 Channel 4 News. 20:00 Kevin Mccloud’s Escape to the Wild. 21:00 Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year.

22:00 Humans. 23:00 Film - The Cold Light of Day (12).

00:55 Rude Tube. 01:50 Film - Blue Valentine (15).

03:45 Come Dine with Me. 05:10 Come Dine with Me. 05:35 Come Dine with Me. C5 07:00 Milkshake. 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

11:35 The Secret Life of Pets. 12:05 Stop! Police Interceptors. 13:05 Film - The Land Before Time (U).

14:20 Film - The Princess Bride (PG). 16:15 Film Spies Like Us (PG). 18:05 5 News Weekend. 18:10 Film - Beetlejuice (15). 19:55 Film - Dirty Dancing (12).

22:00 Big Brother. 23:00 Greatest 80s Movies. 01:50 Jackass. 02:15 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 Make it Big.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Delia Smith is one of the most popular TV cooks and has gone on to sell millions of cook books.

18.05 Viva Vino (series) – not far from the Costa are vineyards & bodegas making the most fabulous wine. Visiting them is a must.

18.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – A look beneath the waves at the beautiful marine life off the Spanish shores.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) – Simon talks with two more guests including local author Michael Parker.

19.30 Speekee TV – Something for our younger viewers, a fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish. – El Parque 19.45 Spanish Eye – A day of crafts and artisans at Casa La Pedrera.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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Clubs and Societies COSTA COBRAS RFC based at Daya Vieja sports ground.

Training juniors Monday 18.30 and Tuesday 18.00, seniors Monday 20.30 and Wednesday 21.00 For more details contact Garry 692 767 242 or Robert on 697 286 416 The Costa Blanca Neurological Conditions Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 12noon at the Cosmopolitan bar in El Galan on Calle Pico Lobo.

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

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org (69149) International Christian Assembly An Evangelical Church made up of many different nationalities.

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

Web at www.icatorrevieja.org (69150) The Upper Room Christian Fellowship Church welcomes you to Sunday Service every Sunday at 6.30 pm at La Zenia Hotel. Contact Pastor Brian on 680 860 576 (69151) The Torrevieja Christian Fellowship is a multi-national, English-speaking, Evangelical Church made up of ordinary people from Torrevieja and the surrounding districts on the Costa Blanca. Sunday Worship is held at 10.30am in our premises on Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68 in Torrevieja.

Call 966 700 391 for info.

(69152) Spiritualist Centre, Benijofar, (formerly of Quesada) meet at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Benijofar 03178.

Sunday, 11.30 a.m. and Tuesday 7 p.m. Open Circle every Thursday at 6.30 p.m. For more information contact Wendy on 965 323 028.Website www.spiritualistcentre-benijofar.com email or info@spiritualistcentre-benijofer.com Ident Fiscl G54713789 phoenixchurch23@gmail.com Advance Moves - Low Cost Removals from Spain to UK and return. We will provide you with a free online quotation within 30 secs at www.advancemoves.com.

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Property for Rent URGENT! - Properties required for waiting clients We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, 2 or 3 bed houses, and detached villas. Let your property earn you money CALL NOW on 966 772 553

Long-term let in Torrevieja. Two bedroom, detached park home.

Own patio. English TV. Air-conditioning. Off-road parking.

Communal swimming pool and bar.

Short distance from Torrevieja beach and town. 380,00 pcm plus bills. Tel.: 617 599 470 PLAYA FLAMENCA/LAS CHISMOSAS. Large 3 bed 3 bath townhouse. Lounge diner with feature fireplace, guest bathroom, good sized separate kitchen, separate utility room, 3 double bedrooms (one en-suite) family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and double sink, Sat TV, tiled gardens front and back, communal pool. 525 pcm plus bills. Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living.

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

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

English TV, communal pool. 375 euros pcm, including generous allowance for bills. Call us on 966 772 553 HEREDADES Large 4 Bed 2 bath apartment in peaceful village location. Property consists of large, lounge/diner with balcony, open plan kitchen with patio off and room for table and chairs, there is a spiral staircase to a large sun terrace. From here you have access to bedroom 4 with en-suite. This part of the property also has its own separate entrance from the street. The lower level also has 3 spacious double bedrooms, 1 en-suite and all with fitted wardrobes, plus a family bathroom. 475 pcm including an allowance for bills.

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bath upper apartment in a peaceful residential area of low rise buildings. Property consists of lounge/diner, open plan kitchen, making the apartment very light and airy, double bedroom, twin room, full family bathroom and private roof terrace with all day sun. 400 euros including generous allowance for bills. 966 772 553

Property for Sale 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is

within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach.149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860.

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

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

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properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (91773) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout.

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

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

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

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in a gated community. Tropical gardens and lovely swimming pool area, tennis court, basket court & children play area. Air cond. in all rooms, 127 m2 terrace, interrior m2: 87m2. Fully furnished. Price: 125.000 Euros.

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

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful

A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories. The property boasts 2 beds and 2 baths, lounge, kitchen and an integral garage which also acts as a great storage area. There is also a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun. Well worth viewing. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860. (101554) These front line 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments start from 106.000 Euro, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances. Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach. These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.

Call +34 96 897 1860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line! (100861) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon.

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Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.EUR219,950 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to

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LEGALISATION OF BUILDING WORKS

By Martinez de la Casa Architects NEW VALENCIA LAW (LEY 5/2014, L.O.T.U.P) CHANGES THE MINIMUM TIME FROM 4 TO 15 YEARS. This new law which was introduced last year greatly affects the international community in Alicante.

Up until now, any building, extension or pool could be legalised or it's description updated in the Title Deeds and afterwards registered in the Land Registry once it was 4 years old (with the exception of protected / special areas / inhabilitating participation quotas in Deeds). The only document needed was an Antiquity Certificate stating the building was over 4 years old. FROM NOW ON THIS PERIOD HAS EXTENDED TO 15 YEARS. Fortunately many of the Land Registries will still register (and thereby legalise) all extensions, pools or buildings done within a minimum of four years BEFORE this new law was established.

Please note EVERY LAND REGISTRY NOW HAS DIFFERENT CRITERIAS SO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ENQUIRE AT YOUR ASSIGNED LAND REGISTRY BEFORE TRYING TO LEGALISE OR UPDATE AN EXTENSION THAT WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CORRECT LICENSE. Therefore, all extensions made in LESS THAN 4 years BEFORE May 2014 cannot be registered until 15 years old. For example Orihuela's Land Registry (#1), is only registering extensions and/or pools in properties with Antiquity Certificates issued before August 20th.

The rest of the process remains the same; needing an ANTIQUITY CERTIFICATE done by an Architect, at the Notary to update the Title Deeds (Escritura) with any alterations introduced to the property, such as pools or extensions done with or without a license.

In the case of having done an extension or pool without a license, the Antiquity Certificate, sometimes also called “retrospective licence”, is also very useful to guard against possible sanctions/fines, and to prove the building works were done at least four years before this new law being applicable.

As a result it's highly recommended to avoid putting off potential buyers, due to the existence of unregistered buildings even if done

with a license, to have your Antiquity Certficate ready. And in the case that registration is not possible, the Antiquity Certificate serves to offer any potential buyer the maximum possible security against Townhall penalties.

If for your peace of mind and to have certified that your extension/pool was done before the implementation of this new law, you then wish to have your Antiquity Certificate issued, Martinez de la Casa Architects will arrange an appointment to survey the pool/extension requiring only your NIE and current Title Deeds. Later using satelitte images and software we check the age of the pool/extension (pictured is an example used in the process for Antiquity Certification) and combine this with the measurements and documentation taken during our on-site visit. Martinez de la Casa Architects will enquire on your behalf at the Land Registry to check if registration is allowed with regards to this new law.

The Antiquity Certificate is stamped by the Official College of Architects and delivered within 7-10 days. The applicant can then either update and register the Title Deeds, or wait for change of Property Titleholder's at the Notary.

Due to the surge in requests for Antiquity Certificates, Martinez de la Casa Arquitects has been able to greately reduce prices in the areas affected by this new law (Alicante), therefore the price of a Pool Antiquity Certificates are now at 190 €+IVA, and for Extensions plus Pool, or for the complete property, we can now offer the Antiquity Certificate at 270 €+IVA. The only condition in Alicante is that the building/pool to certify was built 4 years before the 20th August 2014. If your solicitors are working on your case, ask them to contact us to provide the Antiquity Certificate and we

will make the whole process easier, faster and cheaper for you.

Testimonial “Many thanks for undertaking the work on the two certificates which I needed for my villa (Pool Antiquity Certificate & Energy Certification) within the time schedule agreed, at an extremely competitive price and without any communication issues. I would definitely recommend your services to anyone who requires work of this nature undertaking.” Mr A J Pyle of Zurgena Area.

Martinez de la Casa Architects has experience in over 300 Antiquity Certificates and is one of the most prominent and respectable practises in the area, providing all types of Certificates and Licenses, amongst other services. They are the Number 1 company in EPC certificates (121€ inc IVA) in Murcia, Almeria, Alicante and likewise Number 1 for Antiquity Certificates.

See over 100 reviews of their services or call on 665 810 411 if you want to arrange an appointment to have your Antiquity Certificate done (including free consultation and review of paperwork): www.martinezdelacasa.com. You can also see the ad across the page.

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FORMER SAMARITANS PRESIDENT AWARDED B.E.M.

By Lubbertus After nearly twenty years living overseas Chris Sumter has just returned to the UK to live in Clevedon having just retired as President of Samaritans in Spain. She had been president for the last four years but has been with the Samaritans 7 years as a Trustee.

It came as a huge surprise to Chris to learn she had been nominated for the award of British Empire Medal in this year’s Queens Birthday Honours List. The citation is “For services to the British Community in Spain”. This reflects Chris’s ongoing help and support to people in need, not just her work with the Samaritans. For example she helped and supported survivors of the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 while living and working in Thailand.

Chris took over as president of Samaritans in Spain from Stephen Ashley four years ago. He had inaugurated what was then called Costa Blanca Samaritans and built a very strong foundation, including all the legal requirements for

setting up the organisation. However, the service needed expanding. When Chris took over from Stephen it was still only operating four hours a day, seven days a week, with just the call centre. One other major obstacle was that it was virtually unknown of outside the Costa Blanca Region.

With the help of a dedicated group of volunteers Chris began the process of expanding the organisation, getting its name and service out to the whole of Spain and the Islands. Together they introduced a 24 hour service and opened what is probably the only Samaritans combined call centre, drop-in centre and charity shop. With a massive campaign the Samaritans became a national, not just a local, service and a force to be reckoned with. Visiting English speaking prisoners in Spanish jails and supporting their

families became a very important element of their work. Just before Chris retired and returned to the UK a second drop-in centre was established in Madrid.

Chris sees this award not just as recognition for all the work she has done over the years, but also a recognition of the hard work of all those involved in the Samaritans, both in Spain, the UK and around the world. She took the very sound foundations laid by Stephen and the original founders and built a solid framework upon that.

Upon retiring she passed on this sound framework to the next generation who will complete the structure. Chris finally retired when she moved to Clevedon, but as all those who know her will attest, we probably haven’t seen the last of her helping others.

SUMMER BREAK FOR GARDENING CLUB The June meeting of the Vega Baja Garden John Howes with his winning marigolds Club was the final one of the season before the summer break.

Members enjoyed an informal lunch, and a garden quiz, which had been prepared by Alan Davis, a member of the club.

The marigold growing competition was judged by John Howes, an experienced RHS judge. Some months ago, members were given seeds, the aim being to produce the best flowering marigold plant. The winning plant was grown by Terry Sangwine, John commended it for its even and balanced shape and flowers.

The meeting ended with the usual raffle of plants.

The next meeting will be held after the summer break at Bar Trasgu, Calle Alicante 12, Formentera del Segura, on Monday 7th September at 2.15 for a 2.30 start.

If you are interested in gardening and would like to come along to the meeting, please do so, you will be most welcome.

For further information, please contact The Vega Baja Garden Club at vegabajagardenclub@gmail.com

DONATION TO AFA TORREVIEJA

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On behalf of AFA Torrevieja please find space for the following words and the attached photo about a recent donation from the El Raso Wine Club: Members of El Raso Wine Club agreed to give a donation to a local charity and the Torrevieja Association of Friends and Relatives of Alzheimer's Sufferers (AFA) was chosen to receive this, for the second year running. AFA volunteeer Jennie Mutter was present at the May meeting of the club and was presented with €200 by Elaine Wheatley, treasurer of the club. Jennie thanked members for their generosity and then gave a short talk about the service that AFA provides to Alzheimer's sufferers in the Torrevieja area, almost all of which is paid for by charitable donations such as this.

The photo shows Elaine Wheatley receiving a Commemorative Certificate from AFA, Jennie Mutter and Derek Ward, chairman of the El Raso Wine Club.

Sponsored by Dial Prix Tuesday 16th June, MonteMar in the Premier 20 /20 played La Siesta, Winning on 4 Rinks overall.

Home, The Winners were, Trips, Dave Thomas, Janet Gatward, Skip Barrie Woodfine 18-12. Rinks, Lynne Armitage, Leslie Jones, Ron Jones, Skip Colin Armitage 20-17. Away The Winners were, Pairs, David Eades, Ronnie Cairns 19-13. Rinks, Jean Matterson, Wendy Sheridan, Wendy Oxley, Skip Dave Melville 18-14. Shots, MonteMar 133 - La Siesta 141. Points, MonteMar 8 - La Siesta 10.

Wednesday 17th June, MonteMar Lords in the Red Division of the VCL League were Away to San Miguel, Winning and Drawing on 2 Rinks. Men's Singles, Alan Ashberry Won, Trips, Ronnie Cairns, June Young, Skip Bill Young Drew. Points, MonteMar Lords 3 - San Miguel 9.

Friday 19th June, MonteMar Torros were Away to La Siesta Wasps.

And they gave us a right good stinging. With the Lords Winning on only 2 Rinks. Geraldine Fisher, Jan Gatward, Skip Gordon Fisher 2216. Pauline Woodfine, Joan Harding, Skip Barrie Woodfine 21-11.

Shots, MonteMar Lords 102 - La Siesta Wasps 132. Points, Montemar Lords 4 - La Siesta Wasps 10.

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

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FREE TRY-DIVE AT QUESADA COUNTRY CLUB HAVE FUN IN THE SUN AND IN THE WATER The Dive Academy returns to Quesada Country Club on Saturday 27th June and for children and adults it will be a chance to try scuba diving for FREE - safe and controlled and especially designed for children 8 and above you and your children will have chance to have expert advice on scuba diving and snorkelling.

The divers will be there from 11.00a.m and you can just turn up but we would advise that you prebook by email to sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk or you can call into Quesada Country Club and leave your details and we will contact you.

Younger children can have fun too - for full details of the ages and what is allowed please see fb re-post from The Dive Academy Santa Pola information on fb Susan Reader

POMP ‘n’ SECURITY Almoradi’s Ciudadamos spokeswoman, Maria Quiles, has asked the new mayor to sell the recently purchased official car, obtained late last year at a cost of 70,000 euro, and with the money buy a new vehicle for the Policia Locale to enable the offers to better carry out patrols and security checks in the town.

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB Sponsored by Spanish Life Properties The week started with our Mens team playing in the 4 wood pairs league. They won on 1 rink lost on 1 but managed to take the overall.

Winning team George Carnell & Dave Donovan.

Tuesday morning Jacqui Johnston won her SABA Ladies singles knockout. Peta Rhodes & Lisa Bonsor also went through in their SABA Ladies pairs knockout.

Tuesday evening was a different story when we played San Luis in the Premier 20 league. We lost all 4 disciplines at San Luis & only managed to win the rinks at home thanks to Brian Trinder, David Johnson, Pearl Houghton & John Muldoon.

On Wednesday the Lions played against La Marina in the Valencian Championship league. Wins from Pete Bonsor in the Mens Singles, William Holtham, Derek Toozer & Jacqui Johnston in the triples, Carol Broomfield, Dave Donovan, Pearl Houghton & Graham Phillips plus the overall shots gave us 8 points to 4.

No result received from the Tigers.

On Friday the Wellingtons had a bye. No report received from the Lancasters.

The club will now be holding a chicken drive each Saturday morning & during the summer this will start at 9.30 – all players to register by 9.15. 1€ entry fee to cover the prizes. Non members can also play subject to them paying the relevant green fee.

A sheet is on the board for a social bowling evening followed by a 1 plate meal on Wednesday 22nd July. Please get your names down & indicate your choice of food.

Quesada Bowls Club is offering a special deal to new members – pay for 1 year now & get membership till the end of August 2016. For further information on this offer please contact Joe Riley on 96 572 5787.

We are holding a charity event on 31st July in aid of AAN San Fulgencio & La Marina. This will start at 4pm. There will be fashion, gift & craft stalls, Fun & target bowls, BBQ & live music. Big FM radio will also be in attendance. Come along & support this worthwhile charity.

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SABA SUMMER TRIPLES RESULTS AND TABLES FOR FRIDAY 19 JUNE

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SPITFIRE DIVISION Greenlands Gladiators 99 (4) San Miguel Moors 113 (10) Vistabella Fairways 103 (8) San Luis Wellingtons 95 (6) San Miguel Christians 96 (4) Mazarron Miners 117 (10) Quesada Blenheims Bye

Quesada Blenheims Vistabella Fairways San Miguel Moors San Luis Wellingtons Greenlands Gladiators Mazarron Miners San Miguel Christians

P 9 10 10 9 9 9 10

W 36 34 31 33 23 18 17

D 1 3 3 1 1 1 2

L O/W 17 7 23 7 26 7 20 5 30 2 35 3 41 2

Diff 190 218 17 126 -62 -209 -280

Pts 87 85 79 77 51 43 40

HURRICANE DIVISION La Siesta Wasps 132 (10) La Marina Pilots 99 (10) Quesada Lancasters 131 (11) Emerald Isle Victors Bye P 10 9 10 9 9 9 10

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

Monte Mar Torro 102 (4) Vistabella Greeners 83 (4) Greenlands Glosters 98 (3)

W 32 30 30 27 23 23 22

D 4 1 4 3 5 2 3

L O/W 24 6.5 23 7 26 4.5 24 5 26 4 29 3 35 3

Diff 31 153 17 63 -11 -84 -169

Pts 81 75 73 67 59 54 53

HARRIER DIVISION San Luis Hercules 90 (2) El Rancho 130 (12) Horadada Hawks 91 (5)

Country Bowls Badgers La Siesta Hornets Horadada Hawks Emerald Isle Vulcans El Rancho San Luis Hercules

Country Bowls Badgers 109 (12) La Siesta Hornets 97 (2) Emerald Isle Vulcans 108 (9) P 8 8 8 8 8 8

W D 28 1 23 2 24 2 21 3 23 0 21 0

L O/W 19 4 23 5 22 3.5 24 4 25 3 27 4.5

Diff 57 -13 2 -49 -16 19

Pts 65 58 57 53 52 51

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB Tuesday evening found us playing Vistabella in the Premier 20 league and as is normal and you would expect, the home rinks have quite an advantage. Hence the away rinks were lost by 4-0 and the home rinks won by 3-1, with the losing rink being by just the one shot and the overall shots by just 7, a great effort against a strong team. Home: Merv Armstrong 2117. Margaret and Ron Odell 16-17. John Cleal, John Skipper and Jim Gracie 24-15.

Bob Easthope, Rob Clark, John Newell and Shirley Edwards 31-4. Away: Jane Hamill 1-21. Sheila Cooper and David Whitworth 14-19. Graham Day, Malc Sykes and Carolyn Harris 11-30. Terry Buswell, David Haynes, Richard Needham and Stew Hamill 15-17.

On Friday we played La Siesta Hornets at home, an occasion we always enjoy, with enjoyment being of the highest priority. There was good bowls all round with El Rancho taking the rinks by 5-1. Sheila Cooper, Malc Sykes and Carolyn Harris 23-18. Bob Easthope, Jim Gracie and David Whitworth 25-19. John Cleal, Rob Clark, Mick Ager 19-16. Terry Buswell, John Newell and Merv Armstrong 15-21.

Marion Haynes, Jane Hamill and Stew Hamill 18-16. June Whitworth, Richard Needham and John Skipper 30-7. But always remember that the result is not always an indication of how you have played, it also comes down to your colleagues, your opposition, the luck of the draw and all round luck on the day. 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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This prestigious 3 day tournament was held at Vistabella B.C. on 1315 June, and played in a 2 wood triples format. Together with good weather and fine organisation, the bowling was of a high standard with some very close results. In the semi-finals was Tony French, Maggie Furness and Martin Foulcer of Vistabella against Sandra Kavanagh, Yvonne Mallaburn and Frank Close of Emerald Isle, which went into the 18th end with one shot between the teams, with the E.I. trio winning the battle. The other semi was an all Vistabella game between

Steve Pearson, Annmarie Stevenson and Ian Kenyon against Beryl Regan, Andy Leggatt and Mike Regan, who struggled against a team who were on top form. The final of Ian’s trio against Frank’s was tooth and nail throughout the game culminating in equal scores after 18 ends, so an extra end was played, which Vistabella managed to hold.

An excellent competition, played in a competitive but friendly and sportsmanlike manner, for which thanks must go to everybody taking part.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

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By Pat McEwan Both San Miguel Mavericks and Sheriffs had good wins this week in the VCL. The Mavericks won 10-2 at home against Monte Mar and the Sheriffs won 11-1 away at San Luis.

The Christians played Mazarron at home and only managed 4 points.

No results received from the Moors or Premier 20.

The Australian Pairs started this week playing on Saturday evenings a change in rules - can get a bit confusing but good fun. Anyone wanting to put their names down to be a substitute should see Alan Campbell.

The WASPS are still playing on Wednesday afternoons - come along at 1.30, pay 5 euros for hire of shoes and woods and get tuition if needed. An excellent way to make new friends.

News flash - Yes, Margaret was definately plastered, I have seen photographic evidence !!!!

For more information on San Miguel Bowls Club contact our President Eileen Potts, Telephone 966730376.

By StJohn Broadhurst No let up in the bowling schedule yet and after a busy weekend for two of our trips teams in the President’s Cup at Vistabella over the weekend of 13/15 June it was back to league bowling on Wednesday, 17 June when the Herons entertained Vistabella Vikings in the Valle in a VCL game. Despite some good performances from some of our bowlers the luck didn’t go the Herons way and it was the Vikings who ran out winners in all the disciplines. Overall shots Herons 71 Vikings 106. It was the same story on Thursday, 18 June against Vistabella in the SABA 4 Wood pairs league with the opposition winning both games, with a score of 21-53.

The week ended on a high however for the Badgers in their SABA Harrier league match at San Luis on Friday, 19 June against the Hercules. There were close games on five of the six rinks which could have gone either way but in the end it was the Badgers who triumphed, winning five rinks as well as the long game. In triumphant mood this week were Brenda Jiggins, Andy White and Dot Davies 20-17. Ben Noke, John Rimmer and StJohn Broadhurst 23-20. Doreen Statham, Billy Price and Dennis Birkett 15-12. Del Gunning, Bryan Kirk and Karen Kirk 14-12. Carole Donnellan, Sheila Whitehall and Peter Whitehall 25-12. Overall shots Herons 109 (12 pts) Hercules 90 (2 pts).www.countrybowlsclub.com

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB

By Bobbie Sims VCL 2015 - Our game this week against Quesada Lions was a little unusual, both the ladies and men's singles had the same score in reverse, and the trips and rinks were the same score, ( unfortunately not in our favor). Playing our men's singles was Peter Parsons 11-21, and our lady was Janet Parsons 21-11, the pair of Tom Spencer and Alan Castle had a brilliant game against Peta Rhodes and Lisa Bonsor winning by 25-14, trips were Margaret McLaughlin, Mike Smith and Terry Perchard 9-27 and the rinks that followed suit with the same score 9-27,were Barbara Forshaw, Martin Butler, Bill and Bobbie Sims, points totaled out at 4-8 and shots were 75-100.

LA MARINA PILOTS A big win for the Pilots today against Vistabella Greeners, points were 10-4 and shots of 99-83, It looks like there were a lot of close games in this match,teams this time were Angie Butler, Berni Carr and John Morgan, 16-13, Peter Bailey, Jack Chorlton and Tom Spencer, 17-19, Mo Taylor, Mike Smith and Dave Taylor, 11-17, Mo Barker, Cliff Rawlingson and Dave O'Sullivan, 18-13, we had two more winning teams with the same shot difference, Loretta Rae, Barry Sadler and Dave Lewis, 18-10 and Carol Smith, John Rae and Margaret Finlayson, 19-11. Well done everyone.

HORADADA BOWLS CLUB

By Fred Trigwell Club Captain.

VCL 17th June, Horadada away to Emerald Isle barons. good games enjoyed by all,Horadada winning on 3 rinks, just losing out on the long game.

Winning rinks, Yvonne Hurlock, Ladies Singles 21-20.

Sandra Simpson, Bryan Eatough, Barry Evans Trips18-13. John Goddard,Zena Trigwell, Roy Thompson, John Hurlock. Rinks 16-13.

Horadada, 6 Points 75 Shots. Barons 6 Points 85 Shots.

Well done Horadada.

Friday 19th, SABA Harrier Div Horadada Hawks Home to Emerald Isle Vulcans. Some very close games played in good spirit, Horada winning on 2 rinks, drawing on1, Horadada 5 Points 91 Shots The Vulcans 9 Points 108 Shots. Lets make the next two games count.

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GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB

By Steve Hibberd Welcome to Greenlands Bowls club forum. We are situated close to Zocos Sunday market, and a short drive from both Ciudad Quesada and Los Montesinos. The complex also boasts a golf course, set in rural surroundings. Apart from competing in local leagues, where club membership is essential, there is also a Sat morning bottle club, in which the general public can take part alongside members (bowls and shoes can be hired at the club). Last weeks meet was won jointly by Jim McLean and Mike Keating, with Terry Lawton taking 3rd prize.

Before I forget, this will be my last contribution as temporary scribe, but club president Chris Dewer will be taking over the reigns until a permanent reporter has been appointed. Therefore, could all team captains send future results over to Chris please.

Now onto the more serious stuff! Following a slight blip in proceedings, Jasmines got back to winning ways in the Weds morning VCL. At home to Emerald Isles Dukes, they were victorious in all 5 disciplines, recording an excellent 12-0 result to boot. So, with only 3 games to play, they sit proudly at the top, some 5 point clear, but with hard games still to play, more of the same would be nice. Well done: Cas Thomas (ladies singles) 21-10. Mike Edwards (mens singles) 219. Sheila Stead, Tom Hill 19-10. Sue Johnson, Avril Toozer, Barry Collins 24-16. Sandra Heath, Janet Webb, Florence Edwards, Steve Hibberd 20-13. Our other VCL side (Mimosas) had a rest day, 2 of which kindly marked for the Jasmines. Thanks to Daves Webb and Gidding, for helping us out.

Not such a good week for our teams in the other 2 leagues I'm afraid.

In Tues Prem 20, week 2, only Dave Webb 21-7 (singles), and Ron Stansfield, Tony Hodges, Allan Brown & Barry Collins 17-16 (rinks) (both at home) won, as the team went down 4-14 against San Miguel.

Finally, on to Fri SABA trips league. Gladiators hosted a team from San Miguel, but with only Cas Thomas, Sheila Stead & Barry Collins (I think, as no results received!), plus Sue Johnson, Steve Hibberd & Mike Edwards winning, a 4-10 score was recorded. Glosters fared no better over at Quesada, as they lost 3-11, with Ron Stansfield, Tony Hodges, Jim Oliver 16-16 & Phil (the voice?) Lockley, Jim McLean, Dave Thompson 24-19, scoring points for their team. ********** GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE, THAT ALL NEW MEMBERS WHO JOIN BEFORE 1 SEPTEMBER 2015, WILL BE GIVEN FREE BOWLING UP TO THAT DATE. PLEASE CONTACT HAYLEY ON 966844399 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION **********

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB

By Sheila Cammack.

Premier 20 League Tuesday 16th and a great result v Quesada with shots 168-100, points 16-2. At home: Ann Holland 21-7, Bob White & Giuseppe Galelli 29-9, Shirley Verity, Neil Morrison, Noel Verity 1613, Ros Holmes, Bill Webb, June & Keith Jones 21-11. Away: Paul Parkes 21-12, Pam Lockett, Angie Goodfellow 16-15, Steve Simmons, Sab & Russ Marks 32-7.

Valencian Champions League, Wednesday 17th SL Falcons, home v SM Sheriffs, had a tough game, just 1pt-11, shots 67-92. Pairs: Sabrina Marks & Keith Jones 13-13. SL Kestrels away v VB Saxons took 4pts8, 81shots-93. After an incredible battle and a complete turnaround in the ladies singles, Ros Holmes won 21-20. Triples: Sheila Cammack, Vic Slater, Dave Blackie 20-8.

Friday 19th SABA Spitfire league, SL Wellingtons away v VB Fairways took 6pts-8, shots 95-103. Winners: Bob White, June & Keith Jones 20-16, Colin Jackson, Charlie Marigold, Giuseppe Galelli 18-8, Pam Lockett, Scott Malden, Colin Lindgren 20-14. Hurricane league, SL Hercules at home v CB Badgers had a tough game just taking 2pts-12, shots 90-109. Well done to Ros Holmes, Dave Tilly, Doug Beattie 17-12.

The internal Kangaroo league is now under way on Thursday evenings, you can check team results on the club website, see below.

Invitation to NEW MEMBERS. This coming winter season, as last year, we are entering 4 teams in the SABA league and 4 teams in the Southern League - having teams in all divisions, giving plenty of playing opportunities for everyone. We are also hoping to enter 2 Winter League teams this season and with more names even Berleen teams might be achievable.

Entries have to be in to the CBBA by 31st JULY and the Club's squads will probably be formed middle/end of August so if you are interested in joining a happy & successful Club with plenty of bowling opportunities available please contact the Club Captain June Jones keithjones81@hotmail.com - 966 18 8920 or 691 903 773 for more information. You can also see what's going on at San Luis BC by going on the website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com check it out.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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VISTABELLA TAKE PRESIDENTS CUP IN DRAMATIC FINAL END Congratulations to Ann Marie Stevenson, Steve Pearson & Ian Kenyon who won the Presidents Cup played over three days at Vistabella last weekend. Vistabella had three teams reach the semi finals along with a team from the Emerald Isle. Tony French, Maggie Furness & Martin Foulcer (V) played Sandra Cavanagh, Yvonne Mallaburn & Frank Close (E. I.) and Beryl Regan, Andy Leggatt & Mike Regan (V) played Ann Marie, Steve & Ian. Frank's team went through to meet Ian's trip in the final and what a final it was, top class bowling, the winner was only decided on an extra end, commiserations to Franks team who had won every game up to the final.

The Premier Twenty was against El Rancho, twelve points earned from five home wins & one away plus the overall shots, winner of Singles Ian Kenyon (H) Pairs, A.M Stevenson & Stuart Allman (H). Steve Pearson & Eric Bishop (A). Triples, Tony French, Les Barber & Maggie Furness (H).

Rinks, Beryl Regan, Sue Norris, Charlie Watkins & Barry Norris ( H) Points, Vistabella 10 (140) - 6 (133) El Rancho.

VCL Vikings had up a full house of points from their game down at Country Bowls playing the Herons. Singles winners were Steve Pearson & Maggie Furness. Pairs, Les Barber & Eric Bishop, Triples, Lynne Bishop, Barbara & Arthur Brown. Rinks, Jenny Chaplin, Lin Watkins, Dave Chaplin & Charlie Watkins. Thank you to Lin Watkins for stepping in at very short notice. Points, Vikings 12 (106) - 0 (71) Herons.

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS Mon 15th June. Aussie Pairs. As you all know, Mel O'Dell who organises this, has been taken Ill, & is in hospital awaiting an operation, get well soon Mel. Graham Roberts has Kindly stepped in & taken over. The cash winners were: Sheila Wickens & A.N. Other (guest) with a score of + 15, well done Sheila.

17/6. V.C.L. (South). E.I. Barons v Horadada. A very enjoyable & close match, Horadada won 3 rinks to Barons 2, but won the shots 85-79.

Points 6 each.

Barons winners: men's singles, Ed Shepherd (21-14) Pairs, Dave Close & Rodger Whitelock (18-16). A good Team Effort.

Many thanks to the two markers, Sheila Adams & John Pooley & our reserve Geoff Farrington.

A bad day for the Dukes going down to Greenlands Jasmins, 12 nil. Shots 58-105.

19th (fri) Saba League: E.I. Vulcans v Horadada Hawks, a great result for the Vulcans, winning 3 rinks & drawing one.

Shots, 108-91, points 9-5.

Vulcans winners: Anne Mc Dowell, Eric Brookes & Bill Hawthorn (26-12). Margaret Riley, Alex Fay & Bill Allen.

(23-14). Maria Brookes, Robin Adams & Ron Ede (18-14).

Tony Capewell, Barbara Collins & John Pooley got the draw, Once again a very good TEAM performance. Keep going. Robin (the Scribe) Adams.

The Saxons took on the San Luis Kestrels at home and won the Singles, Pairs & Rinks, well done Ian Kenyon for singles, Andy Leggatt & Martin Foulcer for Pairs and Beryl Regan, Sheila Cox, Barry Norris & Mike Regan for the Rinks. Points, Saxons 8 (93) 4 (81) Kestrels.

SABA Spitfire league Fairways enjoyed a very competitive home tie against the the San Luis Wellingtons, three winning rinks each with the Fairways also taking the overall shots. Winning teams were Jenny Chaplin, Barbara Brown & Mike Regan. Dave Chaplin, Ian Kenyon & Martin Foulcer and Beryl Regan, Charlie Watkins & Jenny Bowman. Fairways 8 - 6 Wellingtons.

Hurricane League Greeners trekked up to La Marina to play the Pilots, they had two winning rinks from the teams of Dennis Graham, Mike Cox & Helen Marshall and Rosemarie Savage, Ken Savage & Stuart Allman. Points 4 (83) - 10 (99) Pilots.

Men's four wood pairs league this week resulted in Martin Foulcer's team losing 2-3 ( not sure who they played) and Mike Regan's team winning 5-0 against Country Bowls.

We were all shocked to hear the sad news of another one of our fellow bowlers passing away suddenly this week, Richard Cooper of Mazarron Bowls Club, everyone at Vistabella sends their condolences and want to let Julie know we are thinking of her and the family.

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THE ORANGE TREE GOLF SOCIETY Mar Menor on Tuesday 16th June What a lovely day for golf we got on this our usual twice monthly society day. The day started off with a wonderful breakfast at The Orange Tree Bar and Restaurant on the Cabo Roig before setting off for the course.

On arrival we were made very welcome and thanks must go to course management for slotting us an extra tee time and buggies for the extra members we had playing. Like i said the weather was perfect for golf, little wind and a very comfortable temperature.

The Captain, Fred Noakes, gave everyone instructions for the day and we all set of to play a better ball pairs stableford competition. The course was in lovely condition even though the greens have been recently worked on, they were running lovely and have recovered well.

We all returned back to home base, The Orange tree Bar and Restaurant, after a beverage in the clubhouse for the presentation and refreshments. Thanks to Chris, Lilly, Brian, Mark, Katie and Keva for the wonderful snacks and service.

The winners, has shown in the picture, were Stuart Robertson and Kedric Rhodes with 46 points, 2nd, Chris Tate and Dave Eadington with 44 points on countback and 3rd Kevin Wenn and Graham Riley with also 44 points. NTP´s went to Fred Noakes (2nd), Roger Lyles (8th) and Andy Shuttle (17th).

The next Orange Tree Golf Society event is on the 30th June at Saurines. All golfers of any standard are welcome to join us on that day and will be made most welcome into the society.

Names can either be placed on the golfers notice board with the restaurant or by phoning the Orange Tree on 965323235 or emailing on orangetree@Hotmail.es All the society dates and venues for 2014 can be found on the website www.orangetree-caboroig.com All players please meet at The Orange Tree bar and restaurant on the Monday night prior (29th June) between 5 - 6pm to pay your fee plus know the competition and draw.

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HUB SPORTS BAR GOLF SOCIETY VILLAMARTIN Mar Menor entertained the golfers from the Hub this week for the Society´s 5th Grand Prix event of the season. The IRM course is a popular venue for the “Hubbers” and will be played once again in October. Always a welcome visitor, P.G.A. member Neil Goodison enjoyed the comfortable layout of Mar Menor and was joined in a formidable four ball of Andy Chequer playing off 3.2, Roger Duncan 5.2, Neil himself off 1.5 and Lee Holtham, a more modest 16. As expected Chequer and Goodison ensured a share of the 2´s pot, both birdying the par 3, 198 yard fourteenth. Dave Lethaby made his stake earlier in the round on the par 3, 168 yard second, ironically “blobbing” the fourteenth.

Some good, but not outstanding scores were recorded in the main competitions, Warren Harris making it back to back victories with a 37 point total off 8.9 and Barry Lane also recording the same score off 11.3 to take the visitors title. Goodison was a trifle disappointed with his 31 points, but checking his card makes you feel a little disgruntled as his 8 pars plus 3 birdies are a pipe dream for most of us.

The Hub has enjoyed sponsorship from P.J.´s Rentacar for the past 3 seasons, the car rental and airport transfer company pleased to be associated via Ali and Trevor Scammell, regular members of the Society.

They are now joined by soon to be married Liz Richardson and Lee Holtham of “Photo Lounge” the popular and zany way of recording your wedding, anniversaries and birthday memories. Regular players themselves they are now sponsoring the seasons nearest the pin competitions. Visit their website THEPHOTOLOUNGE.ES RESULTS: Photo Lounge N.T.P. Hole 7 Barry Lane, Hole 14 Andy

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Chequer, Hole 18 Barry Lane PJ´s Rentacar Best Guest: 1st Barry Lane 37 pts, 2nd Gill Damjanovic 36 pts Hub Grand Prix: 1st Warren Harris 37 pts, 2nd Roger Duncan 36 pts, 3rd Tony Flood 32 pts Next Hub outing Villamartin Sunday 28th June, register at the Hub. Photo:Lee Holtham, Warren Harris, Barry Lane, Liz Richardson

At La Marquesa Wednesday 15th.June

Yes our 1st.visit to this course built within the valley of 2 small mountains way back in 1989 making it one of the oldest here on the Costa’s and while it may look on paper a reasonable easy course to play it does have a few hazards that will catch you out however it has to be said that we had 30 members playing and it was expected there would be some high scores and there were, some 21 members breaking the 30 point barrier for our Stableford Competition. The course was fair to good in condition with greens being perfect but strange to see one hole the Par 4, 13th at 303 mtrs. off the yellow tee reduced by over 100 due to being repaired which looks as if it will be a long time in the making. There was a lot of hollow tinning going on on the fairways and the green keeper was busy on the greens making them look even better than they were.

However the results. Category 1. 1st. Eric Garside 35 points 2nd. Con Moore 34 3rd. David Green 33 Category 2. 1st. Peter Kerr 36 points 2nd. Mick O’Brien 33 on c/b 3rd. Brian Coombes. Category 3. 1st.

Mike Zebedee with a massive 40 points 2nd. Henry Dryden 35 and 3rd. Roger Twigg 33 Nearest the Pins Hole 5. Paul Abbott Holes 11 & 15 Lindsay Dunlop and Hole 17. Mick O’Brien with the Full Monte going to Steve James.

After the game all returned to El Raso Restaurant for the results and FREE Tapas supplied once again by Igor and his team and today as a special treat from the owners some lovely Caviar served on small toasted biscuits…..umm very nice, thank you El Raso.

Our next game is at our home course El Plantio, which has been rumoured to have been closed down believe us or not, it is VERY MUCH OPEN for business and we will be here next Wednesday 24th.

Following that we are at Vistabella on the 27th. and Font del Llop on the 1st.July and six months of the year have gone. For more information on our Club visit our web site www.torregolf.eu or call David Winder on 626 774 157 Our picture today shows the winners at El Raso

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At Alicante Golf 17th June 2015 Members and guests played the Alicante golf course, the course it's self was in good condition although the greens were a touch slow which meant again a lot of three putts. Some good scores came in with the winners of the gold and silver divisions both scoring 30 points.

Well done Mike Johnson and one of our lady members Janet Candlin, remainder of the scores were as follows;Gold Category 1st Mike Johnson 30 Pts off 7 2nd Ray Brown 28 Pts off 12 3rd Ray Moles 27 Pts off 1 4th Brian Coultate 26 Pts off 13 C/B Silver Category 1st Janet Candlin 30 Pts off 36, 2nd Frank Cussack 29 Pts off 28 3rd Paul Flanagan 27 Pts off 24 C/B, 4th Stan Earl 27 Pts off 20 C/B Nearest the Pins: Hole 3 Mike Cutts, Hole 6 Gail Coultate, Hole 12 Brian Coultate, Hole 17 Ray Moles The 2’s’ pot was won by Barny Barningham on the 17th Hole The free game was won by Brian Coultate on a late purchased ticket.

Our next main event is at Lorca for a Texas Scramble and overnight stay. Thanks to David and the Tavern staff for the after game refreshments.

By Steve Lawrence On Thursday 18th June, 30 members and guests from the Cafe Uno Golf Society in Catral played at the superb La Finca golf club in Algorfa. The course was in beautiful condition and the weather was perfect for the days golf. Some good Stableford scores came in from this testing course. Afterwards, food and presentations were held at Cafe Uno in Catral.

Winners were as follows:- Gold Category.

1st G.Pope - 42pts. 2nd G.Benson - 31pts. c/b.

Best front 9 - A.Rich. 20pts. Best back 9 - R.Inwards. 17pts.

Nearest the pin - Nobody. Nearest the pin in 3 - T.Rogers.

Silver category.

1st P.Witham - 31pts. 2nd P.Jones - 30pts.

Best front 9 - N.Padmore. 15pts. c/b. Best back 9 - S.Doolan. 13pts.

Nearest the pin - P.Jones. Nearest the pin in 3 - Nobody.

Winner of the 2`s competition - P.Jones.

Thanks to Cafe Uno for their hospitality. Our next game is on Thursday 25th June at Vistabella 09:30am 1st tee time.

On Thursday July 2nd we are having our Captains day at Altorreal 10:00am 1st tee. Spaces limited.

The following week, Wednesday 8th July we are holding the AGM. 8pm at Cafe Uno. Nominations and proposals may be forwarded by letter or e-mail if unable to attend.

By Eric Lucas Back to some hot sunny Spanish weather on Thursday for our game at Mar Menor.

Understand the greens were not at their best but the course was good elsewhere.

Ray Pryce on great form at the moment came in with 39 Pts only to lose the top spot to guest Joe O'Grady on count back.

Second week on the trot for Ray. New handicap on its way Ray. We played full handicap stableford, four ntp's and usual two's pot. Results were pins. No 4 Nick Brooks, No 7 Ray Pryce, No 14 Joe O'Grady, No 17 Ray Pryce. The Two's pot was not won roll over to next week, which will be a second roll over.

Joe O'Grady won the day with 39pt's on count back, Ernie Wilson won the raffle. Thanks to James who sponsored the raffle, also thanks to his staff at Gogarty's for their great hospitality. On the web site you can check your correct handicap, please check before playing as it as been noticed that some players have been playing off the wrong handicap. All meeting times are 1 and 1/2 hours before tee time at Gogarty's. Guest's are invited to all our games, clubs can be hired. All information on the notice board outside Gogarty's. Contact numbers Eric 667 196 178, Maurice 690 268 711

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‘MIKE PROBERT TALKS GOLF (Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services).

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.

‘Around and About the courses - ALICANTE ’ This Seve Ballesteros designed course of 6,333 metres is on the outskirts of Alicante City and close to the San Juan beaches and was opened in 1998 and is unique because the course is a Par 72 consisting of six par 3 holes, six Par 4 holes and six Par 5 holes.On the Par 5 14th hole you actually play over ‘Roman ruins’ and the lake on the 9th hole is in the shape of an ‘S’ for Seve.

The large split level clubhouse has excellent restaurant (which is currently closed for renovation) changing and shower facilities and well stocked pro-shop with welcoming and helpful staff.The practise facilities are excellent with a 70 bay driving range, practise bunkers and chipping and putting greens.

The course is relatively flat winding between houses and apartments in a typically American style but with some long distances between greens and tees this is not a course for the walking golfers amongst you, hence the inclusion of the buggy in the standard price. The course architect (Seve) has drawn on all of his experience around the globe to produce a golf course that offers a little for everyone with reachable par 5’s,long Par 3’s and strategically well positioned bunkers and water hazards.

This is very much a risk and reward course, play positively and well and you will score well BUT play in a negative fashion and badly and this will soon reflect on your scorecard.

If you are planning to visit the Costa Blanca and play golf then very simply you MUST build a round of golf at Alicante into your schedule particularly during the summer months when the price including buggy is superb value.

We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you.

Golf Course Price Comments Alenda €94 Two Players and Buggy Alicante €80 Two Players and Buggy (after 12pm) Altorreal €70 Two Players and Buggy Font Del Llop €39 Single Player and Buggy La Finca €110 Two Green Fees and Buggy La Peraleja €120 Four Players and Two Buggies La Marquesa €33 Single Green Fee La Serena €82 Two Players and Buggy Las Colinas €118 Two Players and Buggy Las Ramblas €89 Two Players and Buggy Lo Romero €176 Four Players and Two Buggies Roda €86 Two Players and Buggy (after 3pm) Villamartin €102 Two Players and Buggy Villaitana Levante €39 Single Green Fee Vistabella €60 Two Players and Buggy (W/ends) Deals of the week: La Manga from only €95 for 2 players and buggy and look out for last minute deals from only €25 at the Nike courses (Alhama,El Valle,Riquelme,La Torre,Mar Menor and Saurines).

For bookings and more information contact Mike on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com or direct quoting reference LEADER. Hollow Tine Watch La Manga South - 22nd to 24th June 2015.

Competition Watch The Leader Summer Competition in support of the Royal British Legion POPPY APPEAL for 2015 will be held at Vistabella on 19th & 26th September 2015. More information will follow shortly.

Quotation of the Week “When in trouble play the shot you KNOW you can play and not the shot you HOPE you can play” - Jack Burke Jnr.

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ANNE MCGRATH PERPETUAL MEMORIAL GOLF COMPETITION The competition was held on the 19th of June 2015 at VISTABELLA GOLF COURSE however due to a mix up by the course administration only 32 players could support the event. Players were helping to raise financial support for the Oncology Department at Torrevieja Hospital and since its inception this annual charity event has raised thousands of euros which has gone to helping the seriously sick and needy.

As usual the course was in excellent playing condition and with lots of prizes up for grabs, including a hole in one for 100 euro on Hole 8 sponsored by Mick McGrath, meant players would want to be at their best.

Following the competition players were invited back to the Bull Flanagan Bar / Restaurant in Quesada for the prize winner’s presentation, which gave them all an opportunity to sample a refreshing drink, before having a choice of a free lunch sponsored by Chris Stott on behalf of the owners of Bull Flanagan.

Todays event winner was the Bryan Andrews with an exceptional score of 42 points and he received the Anne McGrath Perpetual Memorial Trophy and his name would be added to the winners honours list.

Second and third places went to Terry Thirkill and Bill Peters scoring 36 and 35 points respectively. Best front 9 went to Bill Maher and best back 9 to John Horton. Nearest the pin winners on the par three holes were Bill Maher on hole 4, Bryan Andrews on hole 8, John Horton on hole 15 but to the relief of Mick McGrath no one managed to get the hole in one .

Nearest to the starters drive was Ken Enever and longest drive on hole 3 went to Ton Gijzen. Winners of the football cards were Colin D, Brian A, Gill B, and Debs. Winner of the best par 3s was Ken Enever and best par 5s Brian Ead and winner of the 28ers draw was Graham Hall.

Bull Flanagan Golf Society Captain and event mentor Mick McGrath thanked all those who had made the effort to take part in the Anne McGrath Perpetual Memorial Charity event and hoped that everyone had enjoyed

the days golf. Mick also expressed his gratitude to all sponsors for their generous support with a special mention to all those who had assisted in a variety of ways, making this another successful event in memory of his late wife Anne.

Society Secretary Bill Fantom on completing all calculations assisted Mick with the presentations.

Bill Fantom also reflected on another successful day’s golf and thanked everyone for their attendance and concluded reminding members that the July match would be at Bonalba on 17th July at a cheaper rate.

He also informed members that two team from Bull Flanagan had entered a competition at Alicante the previous Tuesday and the team of Ken Enever and Chris Smith carded a creditable 36 points however the team of Brian Smith and Bill Fantom won the competition with a carded score of 46 points and each received a new golf club from Alicante Golf.

LA MARINA GOLF SOCIETY AT VISTABELLA 35 intrepid members and guests converged on Vistabella golf course with threatening skies overhead. The weather did not disappoint and the heavens opened before the first golfers left the first tee. The rain fell for nearly the complete round with only a short respite midway.

The thunder and lightening were visible in the distance but, despite this, some very good results were returned. Congratulations to Eric who is now looking forward to the inevitable cut.

The only knockout match played was between two of our lady members with Sarah McCabe coming from 2 down to beat Elspeth Craig.

Some very wet golfers returned to the La Marina Sports Centre for some wonderful tapas, courtesy of Paolo & Helena, a drink or two and many tales of the days experiences.

Results: Nearest the Pin; Hole 4 Roy Weallans, Hole 8 Mike Davies, Hole 15 Roy Weallans Gold Division: 33 points Mike Davies Silver Division: 39 points Eric Taylor Best Guest: 27 points Julie Hayward Our next competition is on Thursday June 25th at Lo Romero GC. First tee time 09.44a.m. when we will be contesting the Presidents

Cup. Our next social event is a Summer Dance to be held at La Marina Sports & Social Centre on the evening of June 25th when the presentations will be made to the day’s winners. Contact Alan or Elspeth on 634 347 788 for further information for either of these events.

LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY By Mike Chapman We started the week with a 6x6x6 with one score counting on the first six holes, two on the second six holes and three on the final six holes. Conditions were superb for golf and the team coming in with an exceptional score of 91 pts to win by 7 pts were Brian Townend, Ulrike Barth, Annemarie Weisheit and Brian Staines. In second on 84 pts were Olga Douglas, Allen McClusky, Maria Oldenziel and 'Albert'.

On Wednesday we played for our Captain's Day Trophy which is one of our major competitions and takes the form of a 2 ball better ball. The weather conditions were perfect for golf and there were many strong looking pairings mainly comprising a male/women combination which tend to fair better given the nature of the Las Ramblas course. This proved true yet again with such pairings taking five

of the top six places. The winners with a very good score of 46 pts were Rod Doel and Joyce McClusky who are pictured above with the trophy. There were five teams on 44 pts but it was Allen McClusky and Marleen Billen who took second place beating Lindsay Forbes and Olga Douglas, Geoff Biggerstaff and Maria Oldenziel, Ulrike Barth and Alan Douglas and Mike Chapman and Barry Holtham on the dreaded count back. Other prize winners were: Nearest the Pin: 6th hole Ron Phipps, 15th hole Lee Holtham 2's Club: Barry Holtham and Lindsay Forbes On Friday again in perfect conditions we played a 4 ball Texas Scramble. The winning team who all contributed equally to record an excellent score of 57.2 including eight birdies were Dave Pulling, Rod Doel, Mike Chapman and regular guest Dave Lewis.

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PLAYERS COMMIT TO TORRY

By Steve Hibberd Firstly, news of 2 pre season friendlies at Vicente Garcia Stadium. On Sat 18 Jul, newly relegated from La Liga, Andalucia based Cordoba will provide a stern test for Pedreno's new look Torry side. But before the match (prov 8.30pm ko), fans are invited to come and help paint the stadium from 10am, where food and drink will be provided.

Then on Fri 24 Jul, Hull City will visit as part of their week long trip to the Costa Blanca. Training commences on 13 Jul, when several youngsters will be flying over from UK for trials.

Five players have put pen to paper, ensuring another season at the club. Ever present, and last years player of the season, goalkeeper Oscar is one player we did not want to lose, and we haven't. Senor Presidente's son, full back Vicente, will be embarking on his 6th season for us. Another long serving member is club captain Jorge, who is now approaching his 7th season. Midfielder Burguillos is another loyal player, about to enter his 6th season. Finally, the old man of the team, 37 year old Carrasco will turn out for us yet again (if his legs allow him - only joking Carrasco!). Another fans favourite, last seasons golden boot winner, is currently having talks concerning extending his stay. Go on Rafa, you know you want to.

Finally, a new scheme entitled the 200 club, offers companies 2 season tickets, and entry into a draw for name and logo shirt, all for 200 euros.

STADIUM SPRUCE UP FOR TORRY

By Chris Darwen The players maybe having their summer break but they are still working hard behind the scenes at CD Torrevieja. With the coaching team confirmed for next season, attention has turned to the stadium for different reasons.

Built in the 1970’s, not much has changed at Estadio Vicente Garcia which is just opposite Sports City. With the last coat of paint being applied nearly a decade ago, club director Chris Darwen and his Business and Community Manager Barrie Crawford are appealing to the local community to support them in their efforts to freshen the ground up.

“Nobody can deny that the Vicente Garcia is a beautiful place to watch and play football. I’ve watched a lot of games across the world and not many beat being here on a Sunday evening as the sun sets,” says Chris. "Sadly, the ground itself is looking a little tired and we are

VENTURE FLEET SPONSOR FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA 7’S This year is the 4th Formentera del Segura 7’s, on 27 June, with Costa Cobras RFC helping out with the running of it, also a big thank you to our new sponsors, Venture Fleet Auto-Technician and Body Shop, who have taken over the sponsorship for the tournament trophies.

The club itself have also got a team involved in the tournament and over the last couple of weeks have gone from 6 players to 12 players joining the club of various nationalities, making the club a true international one.

The men’s teams for the tournament will be split into two leagues with teams from Costa Cobras RFC, Albacete, Torrevieja Tigers, Lorca, Elche, Squalos (San Javier), Villena and Los Zorros playing, we also have ladies teams playing as well.

The tournament will be kicking off at 10.00 at the Polideportivo Formentera del Segura with the third half in Bar Pepito in the town. So come on down and see some local rugby and support this great sport.

We have now started training on Guardamar beach on Tuesday at 19.00 down in front of the restaurants, so all are welcome to come along and join in.

All ages, gender and nationalities are welcome, from beginners to experienced players, the more the merrier, as we are based on the true traditional ethics of the sport. So come along and join the newest rugby club on the Costa Blanca. Also team bonding after training in the nearest bar for a drink and chat, just how rugby should be. Training still takes place on Monday and Wednesday from 18.00-19.30 for the juniors, while the seniors will be training from 20.00-21.30 at Daya Vieja sports ground.

So get those boots out and come on down to Daya Vieja sports ground and join in the rugby revolution of 2015, with the Rugby World Cup to look forward to as well, get into this great sport.

For more information about the club contact myself, Dutch, on 692 767 242 or Robert on 697 286 416. Also I am back down at Zoco market on Sunday again from 09.00-13.30, so come on down and find more out about the club and rugby in the area. Also for all of your rugby branded clothing and gear including Canterbury casuals and Cotton Traders shirts. Also come down to the rugby 7’s tournament on the Saturday and have a fun day out in true rugby spirit and chat to the club members.

Five players have put pen to paper including player of the season, goalkeeper Oscar

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ELCHE PAY UP On a statement on the club website last Friday Elche CF, who finished 13th in the top division, say that they have now settled all their tax liabilities with the Hacienda which has seen their relegation from La Liga to Segunda A and the club say that they have now launched an appeal with the government disciplinary committee for sports (TAD. A spokesman said that the appeal will be heard on Tuesday (23rd June) although when asked on Friday about Elche's statement, La Liga president Javier Tebas suggested the appeal had little chance of success.

"The Elche case is a closed case," Tebas told reporters after his organisation's general assembly in Villarreal.

If this is indeed the case it will show once again that there absolutely one rule in Spanish football for the rich and powerful and another for the remainder.

Should Elche fail in their appeal, Eibar will remain in La Liga after ending the campaign in the bottom three.

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looking to get some hands on deck this summer to give it a makeover!”

Barrie continued, “on the 18th July we are holding a Painting Party here at the ground. We are asking for two things really. Firstly, if you cannot make it, donate a pot of paint. Just that gesture will show us that the club means something to the locals. Better still, join us on the 18th, bring the paint and a roller and spend the day with us making the ground look great for the players next season!”

Club Vice-President Jefferson Scott has offered to pay for drinks aplenty for the workforce on the day and local businessman Sean Bell will providing some food at no cost to volunteers. The club are appealing for paint donations, white or blue, and asking local people to be at the ground at 10am on July 18th. All you need to bring is a roller and tray, a great attitude and, again, some paint.

For more information, contact Chris at the club on .... cdtorreviejaofficial@gmail.com or on 966-923231.

BRITAIN'S U20 TRIATHLON CHAMPION'S SUMMER IN LOS MONTESINOS

By ANDREW ATKINSON TRI-ATHLETE Jack Hindle will be jetting off to Spain - in the wake of becoming Britain's under 20s National Triathlon Champion this week.

"I am really happy to be the National U20 standard distance champion," Jack told me - ahead of boarding a flight to Alicante-Elche airport.

Lancashire star Jack is visiting his granddad John Hindle, who lives in Los Montesinos, Alicante, for a summer break.

Jack, a member of Blackburn Harriers, competed in the Deva Triathlon at Chester.

In the standard distance 1500m swim Jack returned at time of 19:09; in the 40km Bike race clocked 1:02:30, and in the 10km run returned at time of 36:57, finishing in a total time of 2:02:30.

Jack won first place in the age group 17-18 - and first in the U20s National Triathlon Championships.

And Jack, who finished 20th overall - out of 1100 competitors - said: "Thanks to all the lads that I train with - and the help and support they give.

"Also a special mention to Brian Fogarty, Paul Guinan and George S Davies for the huge guidance - plus my mum and dad for everything!"

And Jack's granddad, John Hindle, who resides on La Herrada, Los Montesinos, said: "Well done Jack - I am so proud of you!

"I am 'chuffed to punch!', I am. All his hard work is paying off now."

Jack, who will be relaxing away from his racing schedule for a few weeks in Spain, said: "I fly back to England on July 4 - due to racing commitments,"

This week the Club returned to that ever popular venue the Embalse or Pantano de Beniarres. The water level had gone down a little from 2 weeks ago. This match was round 4 of our Summer series, and every angler caught plenty of fish with the average catch being over 20kgs per angler.

In first place with 38.42kg was Dennis Pick, second with 38.14kg was Pete Kerr, in third place was Eddie Badcock with 24.66kg and fourth was Tom Marshall with 20.76kg.

The match on the 25th of June will see a return to the El Bosquet fishery lets hope it will not rain this time- pegs at 8.00am and fishing 9.00 to 2.00pm. The following week it is back to the River Segura in Benijofar.

The next of our Quiz nights at the Club house will be on Tuesday the 30th of June starting at 7.30pm, the cost of entry is 1€ per person with teams of 6 or less taking part. So come along and have a fun evening.

The next of our Club meetings will be on Sunday the 5th of July with the committee at 10.30 and followed by the General meeting at 11.00am.

The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is to be found just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar.

Our web site is at www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or you can Phone 966717923 for information, but most things are on our new web site.

SUMMER PE TANC A

By Linda S Haymes Haymes The las salinas summer petanca league is now in its 12th week. In division 1 there is no change to the top 3 teams, as Amigos Belgas 1 won away at Guardamar 5-3. Los Bandidos stay 2nd with a hard fought away win at Amigos Belgas 2 6-2. Pirates 1 stay 3rd with a good home win over Mirador Blue 7-1. Pumas move up to 4th place with a good home win against Dominos Red 7-1. In divsion 2 Dominos Mc Coys consolidated top spot with a very good home win over Laguna Rosa 7-1. El Rancho with a good away win at Daja Vieja Hillbillies 8-0 move into second place. Mirador White are now in 3rd place after losing at home to Pirates 2 6-2.There is a presentation buffet on the 8th July 1pm at Dominos bar to present the trophies and medals, all are invited to attend please contact John Gage league secretary, thanks to our sponsor Reditel for the summer league.

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