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Record numbers attend Armed Forces Day Held for the second time in Orihuela city, over 400 servicemen and veterans attended the ceremony with many of them, led by

the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, marching the short distance from Plaza Teniente Linares, along Calle Mayor de Ramón de

Cajal to the 13th Century Orihuela Cathedral.

the event, as well as local D Day

Their number also included 4 Chelsea Pensioners who had travelled to Spain especially for

Billet.

veteran, Joe (the Cat Man)

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Sir Cliff Richard, great-great grandson of Spanish born Emiline Joseph Rebeiro, is spending his 'summer holidays' amongst racegoers this year in concert at Cartmel and Chester.

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By Nancy Klein Crescendo International Choir had a busy June, giving two concerts and participating in the Armed Forces Day event in the Orihuela Cathedral last Saturday.

On June 10th, Crescendo gave a concert at La Siesta Church in Torrevieja. Attendees twere treated to a concert of 15 songs, including popular tunes like Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen and I have a Dream

by ABBA along with popular Spanish tunes songs like Besame Mucho and Amapola. More than 300 Euros was raised for the Evangelical Church that holds services there.

The following weekend, Crescendo Choir gave a concert for 100 people at Casa Contenta, a tapas bar and restaurant in Rojales. At this concert, the choir also sang 15 different pieces of music, including Let it Be and Imagine by the Beatles, Time to Say Goodbye, The Rhythm of Life and ‘Cross the Wide Missouri. Four Spanish songs were among the group’s repertoire, including La Bella Lola and Clavelitos.

Last Saturday, Crescendo International Choir participated in the Orihuela Costa RBL Armed Forces Day service at the 13th Century Orihuela Cathedral.

This historic cathedral is called La Santa iglesia Catedral del Salvador y Santa Maria de Orihuela in Spanish. The service was led by Pastor Keith Brown and Father Emilo Sanchez from the cathedral. Parts of the service were conducted in

English and other parts in Spanish. Organised by the Royal British Legion, Orihuela Costa and District Branch, the purpose of the service was to support and pray for the work of those who serve in the British and Spanish Armed Forces, including sailors, soldiers, airmen and here in Spain for the Guardia Civil and National and local police forces.

Among the attendees were several members of the scarlet uniformed Chelsea Pensioners, as well as one veteran who participated in the D-Day invasion at Normandy Beach in France.

The service included prayers, bible readings and addresses by both ministers as well as the singing of hymns such as Eternal Father Strong to Save and Make Me a Channel of Your Peace. The Royal British Legion Concert Band also played several pieces of music and a solo was performed by Valerie Lynch. Later, people stood for the playing of the Spanish National Anthem and the singing of the National Anthem of the United Kingdom.

Finally, both ministers gave a blessing to end the service.

All in all, it was a busy year for Crescendo International Choir. The choir starts rehearsals again Monday, September 9 at Sacko’s Bar in Plaza International, in the El Limonar Urbanization in Torrevieja. Newcomers are welcome to join. We especially encourage men to join us. Rehearsal times are from 5:30 to 8 pm on Mondays. The choir’s music director, Irena Oliva, is Spanish, as is our pianist, Antonio Guillen.

For more info, go to www.crescendo-choir.com.

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Is Orihuela Costa’s Civic Centre in danger of collapse?

Monday 1st - Sunday 7th July, 2019 One centre user told me that they simply want an assurance from the council that the building is still safe to use.

It seems ironic that after so long in discussion the Cruz Roja should finally open a part time office on the Orihuela Costa in a building that seems to be in danger of falling down, a building that, despite opening to the public ten years ago, is still, we understand, without a ‘Certificate of Occupation’ and where neither the insurers nor the local government can agree on whose responsibility it is to repair it’s crumbling structure.

The fact that they are in situ, however, should provide some confidence to the 15 groups and 200 + users of the centre that, should the building fall down around their ears, there will be at least someone in the proximity who can carry out first aid.

I don’t profess to be an expert in buildings and structures but even I, a complete novice in these matters, can see that the Centro Civico Ramon de Campoamor is in urgent need of structural repairs. There are an absolute multitude of cracks wherever you look in the building, in every single room, which I doubt that even the most credulous of us would put down to the foundations settling in, certainly not after a period of ten years.

The area directly outside the main door provides all the evidence that anyone should need, a gaping hole of about 3 metres in length, perhaps best described as a sink hole, that has also taken a good part of the pathway and the underbuild with it.

But in the event that no action has been carried out by the authorities we can only assume that we shouldn’t be concerned.

We know that there have been at least two inspections undertaken by council surveyors in recent months, both of who left the building without providing an explanation or any clarification, so we can only assume they both consider the structure, and the welfare of it’s users, to be secure.

But what we would like to know are the plans that the authorities might have to carry out the necessary renovation, if for nothing other than our peace of mind and that of the groups and the individuals that use the facility and who currently feel they are putting their safety at risk every time they enter the building.

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How my parents escaped the Civil War John Francis De Veras (left) with reporter Andrew Atkinson.

Leader reporter Andrew Atkinson's exclusive interview with La Siesta resident John Francis De Veras about his Spanish parents who escaped Spain - after the Civil War - when remaining on Franco's 'firing squad' hit list. EXCLUSIVE.

THE Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader newspaper reporter Andrew Atkinson talks exclusively to La Siesta resident John Francis De Veras about his Spanish born parents who escaped Spain after the Civil War - when remaining on Franco's 'firing squad' hit list.

the scenes at the London Oxford Circus Studios.

John, brought up in London, is a former ITV production staff member, who mixed with well known UK newscasters, including Sir Trevor McDonald, anchorman of ITV's News at 10, Reginald Bosanquet and Andrew Gardener.

"I lost the woman I loved. The woman I fell in love with. A wonderful woman," said still heartbroken John.

John, who was a production assistant for ITV's Police 5 crime series, fronted by Shaw Taylor, talks about his life behind

In another Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader EXCLUSIVE. Don't miss Andrew's heartbreaking story. Coming soon.

Having sailed the ocean waves, prior to berthing at Estepona Harbour, John talks about the tearful, heartbroken time when his Russian born wife Reka died of a heart attack, brought on by Alzheimer's.

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John, 79, also talks about the changing face of Spain over decades past, during a visit to Guardamar.

There’s Fun ‘n’ Games down in the Valley The first meeting of the Branch at its new venue proved extremely successful. Following the formal part where the Chairman updated members on recent changes to the Legion line up, members settled into an evening of fun and games.

As well as the “normal” darts, table skittles and shove ha’penny (50 cents) there were the more unusual games. One member, George, correctly

guessed the weight of a bottle of whiskey. The “rat down a drain pipe” grew great crowds of participants, as did the “duck shooting gallery” and fairground “grabber” machine. Rhoda, who “downed” the most ducks in the shooting gallery surprised herself at her fantastic shooting ability, beating some members who thought they were “crack shots”!! Our new venue gave us lots of space to display all the various games.

The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except August) at El Fogon, Hondón de los Frailes 7 p.m.for 7.30 p.m. and visitors and guests are most welcome. A summer party is planned for 18th July and for information on this event and any other Branch matters, please contact our secretary on hondonvalley.secretary@rbl.community or go to our website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/hondon-valley.

Chris and the fairground grabber machine.

Right: Kim gets a bullsey

On Monday 24th June HELP´s President Christine Baillie made the second presentation by the Charity this year of a cheque for €3000 this time to the Nuns who run Casa Cuna la Anunciacion in Sucina.

Received by a very grateful Sister Matilda who runs the project which helps care for mothers and children in the Murcia and Cartagena regions, some of whom come from violent relationships and many who for one reason or another have been disowned by their families.

The project runs a day nursery for young children which allows their mothers to work knowing the children are safe and well cared for.

The nursing mothers, many of whom come from countries outside Spain, can live in until they find some accommodation of their own are able to leave their babies in the care of the Nuns if they have jobs.

Tranquility Ladies Lodge Reach Out On Friday 21st June a group of Ladies from The Lodge of Tranquility Ladies Masonic presented a new Clothes Washing Machine and Toaster to Extiende La Mano.

A previous washing machine, which was located next to the office area, had been grinding on worn bearings for some time and the cost to repair was more than the cost of a new machine. The Ladies arrived in the nick of time and brought some normality back to the office.

The Comedor uses toasters every day providing part of the Breakfast meal and these need frequent replacement due to the high useage.

After a tour of the facility in Calle Bella Antonia, the photo shows Wendy Sharpe, Past Master of the Lodge with some of the Lodge Ladies receiving a Certificate of thanks from Lynn Young who looks after the Homeless and

Comedor in Reach Out. Our thanks is conveyed to all members of the Lodge for their sterling work and wish them every future success.

Sister Matilda spoke of their hope of moving to new premises which has been donated to them in Yecla near Albacete saying that the donation from HELP will be used to make any repairs needed.

Once again the decision to give money to Casa Cuna was made by the membership of HELP after being put forward by one of the charity´s members.

It is HELP´s policy to donate money to help others in the Murcia region from money raised by the volunteers during the previous year. If you could give a few hours of your time to helping others please call on 968 570 059 or call in at our office in Los Alcazares. We look forward to hearing from you.

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The event starts at 7pm and places are strictly limited.

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Road Safety in Prisons The General Secretary of Penitentiary Institutions (IIPP), Ángel Luis Ortiz and the General Director of the DGT, Pere Navarro, launched a campaign to bring road safety and driver training to those serving prison sentences.

It is the seventh time the initiative has been launched, having taken a break during the austere times, and aims to stop people who don´t have driving licences, or have had it withdrawn, from driving illegally upon when they leave prison.

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The Director General of Traffic, Pere Navarro, stressed the importance the program, as it will “benefit society as a whole.”

“Because road safety education should not be just a mere acquisition Línea Directa offers its customers a free collection and delivery service, saving time and hassle, with no need to go to the garage. of skills and knowledge of standards,” Ortiz said, “IIPP has wanted to join the Government's enormous effort to make road safety educaJust pick a date, time and location and a mechanic will come to tion a priority” with this multi-campaign objective. The first is “to whichever address suits you best, at the time and date of your generalise the sensitivity in civic and coexistence values”, but also choice. Simply request your free collection and delivery service “redirect possible offensive behaviours” and even “promote the when making your booking. labour insertion of convicts through training for driving” We hope the information provided in this article is of interest.

The campaign started with the training that 57 officials are receiving at the headquarters of the DGT. These in turn will form auxiliary If you would like to contact interns who will be in charge of collaborating with the prison professionals to implement the courses in the prisons.

Linea Directa The theoretical and practical classes will be offered by professors of the National Confederation of Driving Schools. The internal and please call 902 123 139 internal ones that request it will have to take charge of the payment of tuition and fees, both for the licence and for the recovery of More information on Linea Directa online at points. www.lineadirecta.com To date, 1,038 inmates have shown their intention to participate in these courses in 45 penitentiary centres. Of those, 726 intend to obtain the category B, car licence, 41 for motorbikes, and 271 would like to recover points. In previous editions, 1,518 inmates managed to pass the theoretical exam of the license and 494 the driving test.

At present, the prisons house 1,200 inmates convicted of crimes follows other measures the government has put into place since 2012. against road safety, representing 2.3% of the total prison population.

Bus operators have been advised not to use older tyres at the front of their Of those, 97 of them are due to serious negligence resulting in a fatal vehicles. Inspections of 130,000 buses by the Driver and Vehicle outcome. In addition to custodial sentences, IIPP last year handled Standards Agency since 2017 showed only 0.06 per cent were in breach 24,500 alternative prison sentences, such as community service. of the guidance.

The DVSA also updated its guidance on maintaining roadworthiness to say tyres aged 10 years and older should not be used on the front axles of heavy goods vehicles, as well as buses and coaches.

A growing body of evidence includes research, commissioned by the Department for Transport and published last week, which shows ageing tyres suffer corrosion which could cause them to fail.

As would be expected in consultations like this, some people think the proposals don´t go far enough, and that older tyres should be banned on all vehicles. Even a car which suffers a loss of control due to a tyre failure becomes a potentially lethal projectile on the road, and any subsequent crash could result in multiple injuries or fatalities in the same way a heavy goods or passenger carrying vehicle could.

The advice as to when to replace tyres varies, but many experts believe that they should be replaced earlier than every 10 years, and of course in the event of damage or wear they should be replaced immediately. If your tyres are 5 years old then closer monitoring is recommended.

You can check the age of your tyres by a 4-digit code embossed on the side. The code “1413” for example denotes that the tyre was manufactured in week 14 of the year 2013.

If you can only find a 3-digit code then these tyres were manufactured before 2000 and should be replaced immediately.

If you would like to give your views to the UK Government over the consultation, you can do so on their website, www.gov.uk/government/consultations/banning-tyres-aged10-years-and-older Free collection and delivery service

UK Considering Old Tyre Ban A consultation period began this week which could result in new laws being rushed through the statutes in the UK, banning tyres more than 10 years old on some vehicles.

If the plans get approval, the new laws could come into force as early as next year, and would ban older tyres from heavy goods and passenger carrying vehicles, such as buses and minibuses.

The consultation follows a campaign by Frances Molloy, whose son Michael died in a coach crash in 2012. The subsequent enquiry blamed a 19-year-old tyre.

Road Safety Minister Michael Ellis said, “There is increasing evidence that age affects the safety of tyres, which is why I think older tyres should not be used on large vehicles.”

The consultation, which runs for 10 weeks, asks whether older tyres should be banned on buses, coaches, lorries and minibuses as well as whether this ban should be extended to taxis and private hire vehicles. It

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Following the concert José María Pérez Sánchez presented the guest band with a commemorative plaque for their impeccable participation in the festival.

A representative of the Kungälv School then presented the Horadada Musical Union with the flag of Sweden, the badge of the band, as well as a souvenir plaque.

The Musical Union Horadada thanked the musicians and dancers of Sweden for their involvement and participation in the festival, as well as for the help and collaboration of the City Council of Pilar de la Horadada.

Lack of police denounced in San Miguel After repeated calls from a homeowner on Friday night the Guardia Civil took 70 minutes to respond to a house robbery in San Miguel, causing the complainants to publically express their concerns over the lack of protection of the 7,000 resident of San Miguel de Salinas at night, a feature that is well known amongst the criminal fraternity.

The mayor added his thanks on behalf of the City Council once again commending the Horadada Musical Union for their contribution to the cultural life of Pilar de la Horadada.

The house was broken into through a window after the robbers gained entry to a first floor balcony. On entering the property they injured one of the dogs and completely ransacked the house stealing, wrecking much of the furniture and stealing jewellery worth 1,000 euros.

San Pedro Beach Police a force to reckon with Beach Police in San Pedro Playas have once again taken to the coastal beat where the unit has increased its surveillance during the summer months.

Neither Guardia nor Local Police are available overnight been increased 75%.

The mayor, Eduardo Dolón says that he has tried to please all of the new councillors and especially the socialist group, and, if there are no last minute objections, it should all go through unopposed.

There will also be increases in the attendance allowances for those councillors who are not included in the salary scale. Attendance at board meetings, two a month, will increase to 150 euro while the attendance at plenums from 238 to 250. Information commissions will rise from 158 to 175 euros and government boards to 200 euros.

The mayor of San Pedro del Pinatar, Visitation Martinez, and the councillor for Police, Ángela Gaona, met with some of the officers last week where, for the fourth consecutive year, agents will patrol the coastal perimeter of the municipality in their endeavours to protect the residents and the holidaymakers using the coastal areas.

Martinez explained that this police unit "is a pioneer, and unique in the Region of Murcia, as it attempts to bring the local police closer to the people, offering a more effective, direct and accessible service.

In addition, she highlighted the impressive results that these officers have achieved since its implementation four years ago.

Musical Union Horadada celebrates the summer solstice The theft was discovered at about 11pm when one of the family members returned home from the cinema.

Although the municipality has a Civil Guard office it is not manned overnight which is also the case with the Local Police so every time a police response is required during silent hours residents have to await the arrival of agents from Torrevieja, located 13 kilometres away.

Torrevieja council salaries increased by 10% The PP and opposition have agreed a 10% salary increase for recently appointed councillors that will mean an income of 3,500 gross euros per month for the councillors running government departments and around 3,100 for the spokesman of the PSOE, Andrés Navarro, and the spokeswoman of VOX, Carolina Vigara.

The PP will have 19 advisers, 15 in the government team, and 4 employed by the party. There will also be two further PSOE and one Los Verdes and, Sueña Torrevieja advisers.

It is expected that the new rates of payment will be ratified at an extraordinary plenary session to be held on Monday 1 July.

Los Verdes, with three councillors, initially asked for two partial salaries of 60%, 2,400 euros, although it is understood that has now

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Last Saturday at el Parque 30 de Julio, the Horadada Musical Union hosted a festival of bands organized by the Horadada Musical Union, which was attended by a guest band from the Kungälv School in Sweden, the Brazzeriet Metal Ensemble and the Sanna Dancers of Sweden.

Among those attending the event, a varied repertoire of music and dance, was the mayor José María Pérez Sánchez, the councillor of Fiestas, Susi Sánchez and a number of other councillors from the Municipal Government.

The unit was launched on Saturday, June 29 and will continue until September 9. It is composed of a corporal and seven local police officers, who will patrol the 13 kilometres of coast in San Pedro del Pinatar, as well as the different sea promenades of the town. The agents will use bicycles as their mode of transport, as well as an offroad vehicle and two quads, which will allow access to the different beach areas.

The unit will be active for ten hours a day, seven days a week, and will control both the beach areas and the promenades. During the summer of 2018, the Beach Unit assisted members of the public on 3,090 occasions. There were 119 sanctions related to local bylaws, 43 complaint dealt with for non-compliance of other Laws, 400 traffic infractions and 123 collaborations with Civil Protection.

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When subterfuges seek to steal your story …

Of the more than seven billion (last time I counted) people in the world, amazingly no two of us are the same. Therefore every human is a unique once off creation. We all have our strong points and our weaknesses – but each one of us has our very own story.

When somebody tries to steal your story because you did something of value it is sad and does not reflect well on the thief – and people do know. It has happened to me a couple of times during my lifetime, so I’ll give you one example of what I am talking about.

In 1994 my good buddy, Joe Bardon and I set out on what was probably my greatest trip of all time. (Ooooppps, sorry Darling … I meant with the exception of our honeymoon!)

Joe and I went to the World Cup in America. I still get goose-pimples anytime I see a clip of Chris Hughton’s 11th minute goal when we beat Italy in Giant’s Stadium New York. But this story is not about the soccer.

One night Joe and I wandered into a place called ‘Denim & Diamonds’ and I encountered line dancing for the first time. I never tried the dancing, but I could see it was a ‘craze’ and I immediately saw the potential for making a few bob back home. Pamela and I owned a club at the time.

There were VCR video teaching tapes on sale there and I bought one of each, brought them home, converted them from American system to our own and the following week we advertised line-dancing classes in the Squash & Leisure Centre in Mullingar. I had two of our gym instructors learn the routine. One of our ‘teachers’ was particular brilliant – as she had a great beat and an ear for music, as well as being a great step-aerobics instructor. She also owned a cowboy hat!

If only the customers knew that our girls were only one class ahead of the people they were teaching!

We were first with line-dancing and it really took off. Our function room could accommodate a class of 40: We did two classes, three nights a week, at three quid a head. We got loads of free advertising as my ‘Denim & Diamonds’ story was carried in two local papers.

Mayor enthusiastic about new term

By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE LOS Montesinos Mayor José Manuel Butron says the people of the town continue to have confidence in the PSOE - 28 years after first being sworn into office.

"Twenty eight years ago I was elected to office for the first time in Los Montesinos - my village - a town where, after segregation from Almoradí, we held the first Municipal elections as a people," Mayor Butron told me.

The PSOE success in the 2019 May elections saw José Butron once again retain his position as Mayor.

"We govern. The people have given us their confidence. And in the last elections - with much more support," said Mayor

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Like I said one of our instructors took to it like a duck to water. Donna (not her real name) had moved to Mulingar with her new partner to start a new life. We put Donna on commission on top of her wages and she was making serious money. ‘Much wants more’, and Donna got greedy.

Our top line-dancing teacher and her partner got in with a DJ/Aerobics-teacher/chancer and they secretly came up with a plan to steal the gold. Donna brought home one of our tapes at a time and her DJ friend got it copied. Then Donna disappeared without notice or even a ‘goodbye.’

These things happen and by now line-dancing was being flogged to death all over the country: Anyway, it was only a fringe part of our business. We carried on with our other teacher – and in fact, an enthusiastic pupil came on board as a teacher and did very well. (A footnote here is that Carmel lost two stone weight-wise – illustrating the benefit of dancing exercise).

Then one day I was driving along in my little automobile, listening to the radio … when suddenly I recognised the voice; DONNA!!

Radio 3 was doing an interview with this “revolutionary” line-dancing teacher who was booked into halls all over Laois and Offaly and was “Ireland’s first Line-dancing teacher!” It gets better …

Donna proceeded to tell my story verbatim – only I never got mentioned. She told how she was the one who went to New York and studied the dancing in Denim & Diamonds. (The only trip Donna ever made was from Ballyfermot to Mullingar,) I had to pull my car into the side of the road!

It backfired on Donna because several listeners knew the real story – partly through the extensive squash network of the time. Discredited

Butron.

The Vega Baja town of Los Montesinos, Alicante, has a population of less than 5,000 people, being Spanish born and foreign residents.

Mayor Butron, the only Mayor in Los Montesinos since the town gained Independence, said: "It is a lot of responsibility but we hope not to disappoint - and give our best.

"The people of Los Montesinos have given great support."

Los Montesinos is a town with ambitions, moving forward, and Mayor Butron said: "I hope to achieve all the goals and challenges that we have raised in this term. We have the desire - and we renew our commitments."

Mayor Butron and his Councillors are ready for the challenges ahead, after being elected for the next four years, to serve the community.

"We have a great team and we will work to improve the lives of our neighbours - for social justice - and progress for everyone," said Mayor Butron.

The seven socialist councillors have taken office, with José Manuel Butrón Sánchez Mayor of Los Montesinos, for the period 2019-2023.

"We start a new term with great enthusiasm for the challenges ahead - of which we will achieve - with your participation and support. Thanks for the confidence," said Mayor Butron.

Los Montesinos Mayor José Manuel Butron (centre) and his team of Councillors

On being sworn in as Mayor for the first time 28 years ago, Mayor Butron said: "It remains a very special day. The day I was picking up my wife from the hospital, following the birth of our daughter."

Donna and her conspirators lost any good name they might have had.

The point is that Donna had no need to steal my story. She would have done fine without it – because she was very good in her own right. Nobody can rewrite history – because the people always know, or will find out.

It is hard to believe that it is 25 years this year since that glorious summer in America - and 25 years since Joe and I wandered into Denim & Diamonds. I wonder if Donna will throw a party to celebrate my foresight. I wonder shall I be invited to celebrate what I launched in 1994. What do you think …?!!

Don’t Forget The best thing you can ever give someone is a chance.

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Contradiction.

DOWN: 1 Powerful; 2 Aspire; 3 Year; 4 Interval; 5 Stolen; 6 Sour; 11 Disarray; 13 Sanction; 15 Astute; 17 Vanity; 19 Look; 21 Soil.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 7 Safety-matches; 8

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Ornately; 9 Riot; 10 Acetic; 12 Orbits; 14 Palace; 16 Debtor; 18

Drinking place not far from home (5)

9.

He’s rewritten a Haggard novel (3)

10. Billy took forty winks – that’s novel (9) 12. He has no power to go over people’s heads, but does (6,5) 15. A student or teacher may do so (4,7) 17. Understanding lot of people? (9) 19. One for the expert (3) 21. What we hope to make after joining the party? (5) 22. The last thing one who does dirty work ought to assume (7)

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

Solution on Page 23 CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

QUIZ ANSWERS

7.

Risk (5)

9.

Bight (3)

Acer; 20 Rotation; 22 Pressure

10.

Real (9)

gauge.

12.

Contest (11)

DOWN: 1 Patricia; 2 Repast; 3

15.

Thoughtful (11)

Byre; 4 Babyhood; 5 Scarab; 6

17.

Imposter (9)

Reno; 11 Clear-cut; 13 Thorough;

19.

Sick (3)

15 Arrest; 17 Batman; 19 Curt; 21

21.

Light meal (5)

Tied.

22.

Unlawful (7)

Deadly (5) Finish (3) Bewilder (4) Ravage (9) Spoilsport (7) Rubbish (6) Compress (9) Hawker (6) Zero (7) Drift (5) Competent (4) Damp (3)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Which word connected with sorcery has 10 letters and

14. Jim Carrey's breakthrough film role was in which

5 consecutive consonants?

movie? (Clue: four words).

2. Which US state capital city's name means "sheltered

15. What is the most famous example of a campanile?

bay"?

16. Chaine des Puys, Wasserkuppe, Pantelleria, Stromboli

3. Football: Which defender was the first man to decide a

and Larderello are all examples of what?

World Cup game with a 'Golden Goal'?

17. Which country came into existance in 1929 with the

4. Which players wear red caps in the sport of water polo?

Lateran treaty?

5. Kalis, Kampilan, Barong, Ken, Talwar and Curtana are

18. What famously sank on May 27th 1941?

all types of what?

19. What was one ten-millionth of a quadrant of the earth?

6. What is another name for Natation?

20. Which appropriate song was the first to be seen and

7. Myrmecology is the scientific study of what?

heard around the world on satellite TV?

8. Panama used to be part of which country?

21. What is the most common crime in the Vatican State?

9. Islands excluded, what are the only two countries in the

22. What kind of Nobel prize did Winston Churchill win?

americas in which Queen Elizebeth II is the head of state?

23. According to the list of world's richest billionaires (pub-

10. In which part of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant

lished 2018), the United States tops the list of countries

does Homer Simpson work? (a number and a letter

with the most billionaires, almost 600. Which countries

required)

come second, third and fourth?

11. Which English county was the first to be attacked by

24. Marmalade stems from the Portugese word marmelo.

Zeppelins in WW1?

What does marmelo mean? a. mango b. citrus c. orange

12. By which name is Tara Leigh Patrick better known?

d. quince.

13. Which two countries are separated by the 2,640 kilo-

25. What is perculiar about the place "Torpenhow Hill" in

meter (1,610 mile) long Durand Line?

Cumbria in north west England?

13. Afghanistan and Pakistan. 14. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. 15. The leaning tower of Pisa - a campanile is a freestanding bell tower, often adjacent to a church or cathedral. 16. Volcanoes (in Europe (France, Germany and Italy x 3)).

17. State of the Vatican City. 18. The Bismark. 19. 1 metre. 20. All you need is

7.

DOWN 1. Drunk in snug (5) 2. Haul up the fishing line (3) 3. Jewish priest of evil disposition (4) 4. Consenting to adjust a complaint (9) 5. Be fond of and look after (4,3) 8. Entangles wool and expresses displeasure (6) 11. Neither here nor there (9) 13. Dismal doctor takes a year off (6) 14. Nude in unusual act – it’s an intimate show (7) 16. Alec’s fresh mount (5) 18. Welshman uplifted in the church (4) 20. Nothing to do with what miners go after (3)

Dispute (7)

1. Witchcraft. 2. Honolulu, Hawaii. 3.

Laurent Blanc. 4. Goalkeepers. 5.

Swords. 6. Swimming. 7. Ants (from Greek: myrmex, "ant"; and logos, "knowledge"). 8. Colombia. 9. Canada and Belize. 10. (Sector) 7G. 11. Norfolk on the 19th January 1915. (Kings Lynn & Great Yarmouth). 12. Carmen Electra.

ACROSS 6. Pitch of the roof? (7)

6.

DOWN 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

8.

11.

13.

14.

16.

18.

20.

name really means HillHillHill Hill. "pen", and "how" all mean "hill", so it's in 7th with 54. 24. d. Quince. 25. "Tor", with 131 and germany with 114. UK was 22. Literature. 23. China with 476, India Love, Beatles. 21. Theft (pickpocketing).

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North Carolina and Neil Diamond to Benijofar

By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE BENIJOFAR businessman Martin Ronald Dean took a gamble with life as a teenager - and ended up travelling the world - as a Croupier!

In Pt 2 of a fascinating story he talks exclusively to Andrew Atkinson.

Having sailed the waters of the Martin got Caribbean on the cruiseliner The on well with Sovereign of The Seas, Martin's whirlthe Mafia. wind ventures continued when he met a girl from North Carolina.

"It was fantastic! An amazing place to be. I was invited to a wedding while in North Carolina - with 150 guests when I arrived I thought I was at The White House!

"A huge building, with stone pillar columns at the entrance of the property. Me, a lad from Salford, Manchester," said Martin, born in Lower Kersal.

Martin, who penned his own songs as a teenager, and formed his own band, aged 16, said: "I did karaoke at the wedding - and was told I sounded like Neil Diamond!.

"Amazingly, I was listening to the radio one day, and there was a competition to sing Neil Diamond songs - which I entered. I sang 'Hello Again'. And 'Forever in Blue Jeans'. I came second - with the winner being a lady!."

Undettered, Martin who went to see Neil Diamond in concert in North Carolina, said: "I wasn't that impressed to be honest. Got bored - went to the bar - and got drunk!."

Martin's journey continued after spending six weeks in North Carolina - working on the cruiseliner The Song of America - finding himself in New York: "I stayed at The Marriott Hotel on Times Square, and visited Broadway, while in America," said Martin.

And during a spell in Rome, Martin saw one of his favourite groups, The Everly Brothers: "They were supporting Simon & Garfunkel in concert," said Martin.

"During the time working on the cruiseliner on the journey from New York to Bermuda, when the ship was not in international

Monday 1st - Sunday 7th July, 2019 waters, playing in the casinos was forbidden.

"A journey took three and a half days - meaning the money you could earn, mainly in huge tips, dried up," said Martin, who stayed at Bermuda's capital Hamilton.

Martin recalled the time he was a croupier on The Nordic Empress, and Ernie Wise was on board, at the time of his comedy partner Eric Morecambe's untimely death, in May 1984.

"A tragic thing happened on that ship. I was dealing blackjack, when Ernie Wise appeared. He wasn't playing at the table, he was walking by with friends," recalled Martin.

"One of my colleague dealers inappropriately sang the Morecambe & Wise famous song 'Bring Me Sunshine', and shouted 'maybe I can be your new partner!'.

"It was so disrespectful. Nobody spoke to him for weeks. He was 'sent to Coventry'," said Martin.

Amongst a tally of stars that Martin has seen, includes legendary singer Cuban-American Gloria Estefan: "I found it somewhat strange that she invited one of the lady croupiers for drinks.

"The croupier in question was a stunning looking woman. Beautiful, gorgeous. Gloria Estefan even asked her to babysit her kids! I never did find out why?," said Martin.

Manchester United fan Martin also recalls his youth days, when he was more interested in going to watch the United stars training, than going to school.

"As a big United fan I have fond lasting memories of watching the players training. A mate of mine knew all the players, and they all knew him, by name!

"They didn't know me, by name, but to be with my mate was fantastic. Once we got a lift home from the training by United's captain Bryan Robson!

"The players at the time included Martin Buchan, Gordon McQueen, and Lou Macari, a nice man. The manager was 'Big' Ron Atkinson who I remember told my mate to get off the players coach one day.

But the players loved him," said Martin.

"Martin Buchan was getting boxes of brand new football boots for the players out of his car boot one day and my mate asked him for a pair, in which he was told to 'bugger off'," laughed Martin.

Martin, who has met many world stars throughout his career in the casinos, spoke about legendary footballer, iconic Manchester United and Northern Ireland star George Best.

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"As a croupier at Albion Sporting Club, Salford, George Best came in one night - 'pi**** out of his head' - and was trying to cheat at the roulette table!

"George was living his flamboyant lifestyle image, with a girl on each arm, but in reality he was a complete nightmare," said Martin.

Casinos and gambling have their success stories - but on the other side of the coin - losses too: "The biggest loss I can recall was a client losing 'everything'.

"It was in Bournemouth - the client had nothing left - so much so he ended up arriving at the casino in his pyjamas!," said Martin.

Martin's croupier lifestyle, images that of Mafia movies, of which he revealed an insight: "I had an interview in London and landed a job to work in Moscow, to train Russians how to play roulette and blackjack," said Martin.

"I had to learn the Russian language - and came across the Mafia.

They loved me, being a Manchester lad," said Martin.

"You watch the movies with the Mafia - gun scenes, of which I witnessed - such as placing guns on tables. The Mafia placed a gun on a table - and told me they'd shoot me - if they didn't get blackjack!," said Martin, who lived in Semyonovskaya.

"While I was there the Mafia groups comprised of the Government Mafia; Izmailovsky Mafia, Chetzin Mafia, and Malova Mafia. I met the 'main man' Anton, and Lucia. We spoke about Manchester United. The Godfather - lovely people," said Martin.

Martin, who worked at the Rendevous Hotel and The Elite, in Moscow, said: "They pulled their guns out all the time.

"I was in Moscow for two years. I got on very well with them. The Mafia were nice people."

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Costa Beaches get ready for high season The former councillor for beaches, Luisa Boné, has highlighted the improvements that have been made on the coast for people who suffer from reduced mobility but who still wish to use the beach and the sea. There are now four accessible bathing points, located on the beaches at Cala Bosque, La Glea, Barranco Rubio and Cala Capitán.

With the arrival of summer and the high season, which will welcome thousands of visitors and holidaymakers to Orihuela Costa these are not the only improvement that they can expect to find.

The lifeguard service is now in full operation on 11 beaches, all of which have also been equipped with new lifeguard offices, toilets and well equipped first aid posts. Many of the beach walkways and footbaths have also been refurbished or replaced s have many of the beach bars and the urban furniture.

Just last week both Luisa Boné and Emilio Bascuñana, the Orihuela mayor, took part in the traditional ceremony of raising the first blue flag on Campoamor (La Glea) beach, one of 12 that have been awarded to the coast, along with a further 5 Quality Q Flags.

The mayor said that he was delighted that Orihuela had been able to maintain its excellent standard on all 11 beaches, at Punta Prima, Cala Bosque, La Caleta, Cala Capitán, Aguamarina, Campoamor, Rubio Ravine, Cala Estaca, Cala Mosca, Cala Cerrada and Mil Palmeras in addition to Campoamor Marina.

He stressed that "Orihuela is the municipality in the Valencian Community with the highest number of Blue Flags, and the second most in Spain, something that demonstrates the clear commitment of the city to the coast, ensuring that the municipality continues to be one of the most attractive destinations in the country.”

Bascuñana stressed that "Orihuela is the municipality of the Valencian Community with the largest number of Blue Flags, and

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the second in Spain, something that demonstrates the clear commitment of our city along the coast, which makes our municipality one of the destinations most attractive tourist ".

The mayor was accompanied by councillors Rafael Almagro and Sabina-Goretti Galindo, Luisa Boné and Ángel Noguera, as well as the pedáneo mayor of Campoamor, Raúl Fernández.

A similar ceremony took place in Torrevieja on Thursday where mayor Eduardo Dolón, and the councillor for Beaches, Antonio Vidal, raised a flag at Cala Piteras in respect of the accreditation at five beaches, Cala Piteras , Los Náufragos, El Cura, Los Locos and Cabo Cervera.

He lamented that a Blue Flag had been lost at La Mata, but said that his team has already begun to work toward its recovery, expecting that in 2020 Torrevieja will have blue and Q quality flags on all its beaches, as it has been the case for many years.

Over 40 people, representing 7 different nationalities, were present in Golf Sun last Monday when the Cabo Roig Business Association held it’s Annual General Meeting.

Outgoing President Ray Kearney gave a short report in which he confirmed that the Association was now fully legal after which the elections took place to form the new Executive Committee.

Brian Kiernan was elected as the Association President after which he took to the chair. Ciaran Twomey came in as Vice President with Karl Court and Niall Burns then elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

Among the number of topics under discussion the most pressing was felt to be that of the illegal traders (manteros) who are operating in the area, seemingly with the approval of the Policia Local. Members reported police presence along the strip but absolutely no enforcement action, despite the increasing numbers and an escalation in the aggression of the manteros toward bar owners and the public.

It was recommended that a question on the matter should be tabled at the next Municipal Plenary by representatives of the Association.

Other matters discussed included the general cleanliness of the area, the overdue cutting of palm trees and the overnight presence of an ambulance.

Mr Kiernan took them all on board and said that any progress or news would be notified to Association members as it was made.

Centre is in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

Churches and Services

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

and Restaurant in Mil Palmeras.

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

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

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Chaparral urbanization, Torrevieja. For more information please contact Chairman Paul Edwards on 618 644 934, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on 966 71 6274 or Secretary Margaret Forshaw on 966 92 1996.

Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you with problem solving and well being for the over 50’s. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Residential Home Visiting Team. to visit people in a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee. If you think you can help call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887.

Or you can email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Almoradi Meal Club. If do you fancy a meal out and meeting new friends, come and join our English speaking club. We have twice monthly meals at various restaurants in and around Almoradi. For info go to FaceBook or contact me at davedanie@gmail.com.

Badminton in Pilar de la Horadada.

Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs.

10-12.30 pm. Call John on 634 658 506 Torrevieja Retired Activities Club meet on the third Wednesday in the month from 11-1pm at Marina Club Cafeteria, International Marina, Torrevieja.

The joining fee is 10euros but you can attend one meeting or lunch before you join. For info phone Sandy Hollywood, President 698 266 696 or Jill Hayes, membership Secretary 672 983 019.

HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities.

Contact our head office on 965 328 794 or email: charitycentre helpathomecb@gmail.com.

Curious about the work of Samaritans in Spain? Have a few hours a week to help with the charity shop, fundraising or admin? Come and join us for a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre.

Volunteers are unpaid but expenses are met. Email: spainsamsrecruits@outlook.com The Orihuela Costa Drop In

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

La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday.

Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.15 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. For info see www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597..

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

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DEPRESSION The following is a true story (name changed).

Do you identify with these thoughts?

‘The change in you that is brought about by depression is incredibly confusing’, says Roger 'there is no let up, no reprieve, just withdrawal, locking you into the way you feel by isolating you from people who care about you the most.’

Roger noticed changes in the way he felt in his second year of university. As a student, he was used to rising to the challenges of university, however, as his mood sank lower and lower, he began to react very differently to pressure: ‘I have always been hard working but somehow, academic challenges seemed overwhelming. My grades and attendance record remained strong, but I constantly felt I was falling behind and was totally preoccupied with thoughts of failure.’

The real you quickly becomes the old you and all of a sudden you feel deeply uncomfortable with yourself and doubt everything you do.

Roger’s friends and family encouraged him to seek help, which started with a trip to the doctor.”I spent hours and hours alone and stopped socialising almost completely. Not knowing who to speak to I turned to the Samaritans. They helped me more than I thought they could.

They listened, understood and supported

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me through my time of need.’

Samaritans helped Roger when he felt depressed. Although the answer to managing depression is different for each person, he feels having a listening ear helped him understand the way he was feeling and prompted him to take action to improve his mood: A visit to the Doctor also became part of the recovery process. ‘I now have a strategy to cope when I am finding life difficult. I can spot the warning signs and take steps that I know will improve my mood. I don’t have a ‘silver bullet’ or ‘magic panacea’ but I can stop my mood sinking lower and lower.’

Reflecting back on his experience, Roger thinks that having someone to listen to him had a huge impact on his life: ‘I wouldn’t want anyone who was struggling to cope to end up feeling alone or isolated.

Do you sometimes feel like this? If you can identify with this story and need to talk to someone in complete confidence, then contact SAMARITANS IN SPAIN – You Talk We Listen.

Phone 900 525 100 Email: pat@samaritansinspain.com Or Send a Message to 634 325 906 to organise a WhatsApp call.

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Armed Forces Day - From page one Also joining the parade for the very first time was the recently elected chairman of the Royal British Legion, Una Cleminson, who had travelled out from London for the event, along with her husband Peter, a former RBL Chairman, Cllr Dña. Mariola Rocamora Gisbert, the Assistant Vice Consul Sara Munsterhjelm, Major Andy Thompson RLC, representing the Military Attache and Don Cubbon, Chairman of District North Spain.

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Torrevieja Pipes and Drums lead the parade to the Cathedral

After they were greeted at the door of the Cathedral by the Chairman of the Orihuela Costa and District Branch of the RBL, a 45 minute service, held in English and Spanish, was conducted by the Chaplain of the Royal British Legion (Spain North), Pastor Keith Brown, along with the Cathedral Asst Dean, Fr. Emilio M Sánchez.

Together with D Day veteran Joe (the cat man) Billet, the Chelsea Pensioners marched into the Cathedral accompanied by “Boys of the Old Brigade” played by the band of the Royal British Legion, Spain, following which, to the tune of “The Royal British Legion March,” they were followed by many of the Standards of the RBL Spain, RAFA, RNA, RMA, British and Spanish military veterans.

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District Parade Marshall Jack Kemp lining up the parade

Dennis Morgan read the Exhortation

The cathedral begins to fill in anticipation

During the joint denomination service of readings and hymns, conducted in English and Spanish, there was further musical and choral accompaniment by the Royal British Legion Band in Spain, the wonderful Crescendo International Choir, led by Irene Oliva, opera singer Valerie Lynch, who performed a moving solo of Hallelujah and local entertainer and supporter Stevie Spit with his own musical arrangement, specially written for the service, all gaining rapturous applause.

Also during the service the Last Post was played by Derek Hayes followed by Piper David Heaney who played the lament ‘Hector the Hero.’

Both Una Cleminson and Cllr Rocamora addressed the congregation during the service with the latter saying how delighted she was that the expatriate community were able to hold the service in the cathedral’s magnificent surrounds. She said how moved she had been during parts of a very emotional and extremely appropriate ceremony.

In his sermon, District and Branch Chaplain Keith Brown singled out the Chelsea Pensioners along with Joe Billet, of whom he said “we all owe so much.” He added “This event is a great opportunity to recognise their bravery and their dedication and it is humbling to be among them today.”

Following the service a reception was held by the Orihuela Council allowing the guests and attendees to mingle in the impressive cathedral cloisters, where RBL Chairman Una Cleminson told me, “"It was also good to see all the veterans from the many different organisations here in Spain, and their amazing standard bearers." I was delighted to see such a great show of support from them all, who turned in such vast numbers to show how much they value the service our veterans have provided.”

The order of service, which was sponsored and produced by the Leader Newspaper, also thanked the efforts of former Councillor for Foreign Residents, Sofia Alvarez, and her assistant Fermin Gonzalez, who were instrumental in putting the event together, and in providing free coach transport to Orihuela and the reception after the event, along with photographer David Stokes, organiser Eddie Coleman and the members of the Orihuela Costa and District Branch.

Una Cleminson and Don Cubbon

Fr Emilio and Pastor Keith Brown

Standard bearers representing the RAF, RN, RM and RBL Branches

Mention also to the choir, the singers and musicians who all made the event so memorable, the Crescendo International choir, Valerie Lynch, Stevie Spit and the RBL Concert Band Spain. It was just such a pity that we couldn’t listen to their wonderful performances for longer.

Armed Forces Day held once again in the surrounds of the historic Catedral del Salvador y Santa Maria, truly was an especial occasion, which it is hoped will continue to grow in both size and reputation for many years to come. Photos: www.davidstokesphotography.co.uk

Sam Arthur at the 16th century baroque organ

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Saturday brought the Provincial Bowls team to play the Emerald Isle. Although some games where very close the visitors took the spoils winning on all 6 rinks. The game was followed by a meal which was very enjoyable, we look forward to seeing them again Monday the Victors played at home against Quesada Lancasters and had a good win 10-2, aggregate of 96-68, winners S Bosworth G Odell M Odell 28-11, S Kavanagh R Adams B Kavanagh 17-10, A Miles C Parsons D Close 25-9, B Taylor T Capewell K Jolliffe 16-13 The Vulcans travelled to play San Luis Hercules and had a great 102 win, aggregate of 99-77, winners were P Rhodes D Leeming P Dix 28-14, P Willicot H Rhodes G Ponsford 18-13, L Freeman J Pooley J Smyth 19-16 C Thomas M Willicott D Jones 18-17.

Horadada Bowls Club

by Irene Graham

Only one match to report on this week and one left to play. The weather is getting hotter and I’m sure we are all looking forward to a welcome break. On Monday in the Southern League Hurricane Division the Hawks were away to Greenlands Gladiators and try as we did, we couldn’t quite pull it off.

They stole our 2nd place in the table by 3 shots. We did, however, manage to win on two rinks and in another we only lost by 1 shot.

Our winning rinks were: Janet Jukes, John Goddard and John Bailey 20 – 7, Ken Barber, Mick Kirby and Terry Hucknall 17 -15 The final result was close in shot difference, 76 shots for to 79 against giving us 4 points to 8 against. Well played our winning rinks.

Our last match is away to San Luis who are only 6 points behind us so we really need to pull something out the bag to keep our 3rd position or per chance reclaim 2nd from Greenlands. It’s all to play for and we will have a better idea of what we have to do after Monday 1st July as we don’t play till the 8th. Come on Horadada, we can do this. Keep ‘em bowls a rollin’.

Horadada offers a warm welcome to new or experienced bowlers, and provides the necessary equipment. Our roll-up days for this friendly club are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings. Please contact Fred Trigwell on 659 139 129 for more information.

SOUTH ALICANTE SPRING/SUMMER TRIPLES League Tables & Results 24th June - Week 10 SPITFIRE DIVISION Emerald Isle Victors 96 (10) Quesada Blenheims 82 (4) Vistabella Fairways 74 (2)

Quesada Lancasters 68 (2) San Luis Wellingtons 105 (8) San Miguel Christians 91 (10)

P W D L San Luis Wellingtons # 11 34 3 18 San Miguel Moors 10 34 0 16 Quesada Blenheims * 10 30 3 17 San Miguel Christians 10 27 1 22 Vistabella Fairways * # 10 23 1 26 Emerald Isle Victors 11 21 0 34 Quesada Lancasters * 10 6 2 42 * 2) deducted for failing to field a full side # 1 Point deducted for reporting infringement

O/W 9 7 7 6 4 2 1

Diff 244 217 189 84 73 -311 -496

Pts 88 82 75 67 52 46 14

La Marina Pilots 79 (6) Horadada Hawks 76 (4) Emerald Isle Vulcans 99 (10)

P W D L O/W Emerald Isle Vulcans 9 28 1 16 7 Greenlands Gladiators 9 21 4 20 6 Horadada Hawks 9 23 1 21 4 La Siesta Wasps 9 20 0 25 5 San Luis Hercules * 9 22 1 22 3 La Marina Pilots 9 16 3 26 2 * 2) deducted for failing to field a full side

Diff 96 49 8 33 -75 -111

Pts 71 58 55 50 49 39

HARRIER DIVISION El Rancho Buckskins 92 (4) Greenlands Glosters 88 (8) Country Bowls Badgers 101 (6) La Siesta Hornets 79 (6) P W D L Greenlands Glosters 9 31 3 11 Vistabella Greeners 9 29 2 14 Country Bowls Badgers 9 22 1 22 El Rancho Buckskins 9 20 2 23 La Siesta Hornets 9 16 1 28 San Luis Mosquitoes * 9 12 1 32 * 2) deducted for failing to field a full side

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By Dee Stephenson A short report this week as we’re now into the last few matches of the Summer season with just the South Alicante summer league still playing.

This week Quesada Blenheims lost their match against the league leaders San Luis Wellingtons. San Luis won 8-4 points and 105-82 shots. The Blenheims are still in 3rd place in the league just 7 points behind second place San Miguel Moors. However, both teams have a game in hand so there’s still a battle to be won for the top places.

Unfortunately Quesada Lancasters suffered another defeat, this time against Emerald Isle Victors who won the match 10-2 and 96-68 shots.

Quesada Bowls is a friendly club with a mixture of competition, league and casual players.

We Welcome both new and experienced bowlers. In addition to league matches and Club competitions we have our popular Saturday morning chicken drive which is open to visitors and we have free coaching for new members. So come along and see what we have to offer!

Contact our membership secretary Angie Goddard newleaf2014@hotmail.co.uk

San Miguel Bowls Club Barry Jones On Monday San Miguel Christians were away to Vistabella Fairways winning 10 - 2 (91 shots to 74.

The best winning triple were Tony Sansom, Linda Plaisted and Eddie Cowans, 18 - 11.

San Miguel Moors had a bye.

HURRICANE HURRICANE DIVISION La Siesta Wasps 91 (6) Greenlands Gladiators 79 (8) San Luis Hercules 77 (2)

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O/W 7 6 6 3 2 3

Diff 145 255 101 -149 -148 -204

Pts 79 72 57 48 37 29

In the VCL Summer League Southern Division 1, San Miguel Sherriffs finished second, well done to all bowlers.

In the VCL Summer League Southern Division 2, San Miguel Deputies also finished second, well done to them to.

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1:45.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965720461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965 02 0492.

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San Luis Bowls Club

Congratulations to all our players who battled through the heat.

by Sheila Cammack

San Luis BC WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS.

Wellingtons 24th June, away v Quesada Blenheims, a good result 8-4, 105shots-82.

Winners: Bob White, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock 25-16, Jan Pocock, June & Keith Jones 26-13, Brian Pocock, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 26-12.

Anyone who has played against San Luis BC, will know that we are a very friendly club; members know that we are supportive of each other. We are competitive at all league levels, with a strong Winter League presence but still enjoy our bowling and there are also opportunities for “social” bowling.

Hercules home v Emerald Isle Vulcans, a tough day at the office; 2-10, 77shots-99. Winners: Mags Haines, Bill Webb, Derrick Cooper 17-16.

26th June VCLeague WINNERS; North v South Play-off at Monte Mar, SL Falcons v Benitachell.

This was obviously going to be a close fought match and so it turned out. With 5 disciplines it just needed 3 wins to take the trophy. Our singles players got off to a good start against strong opponents; Ian Kenyon (v Greg Sperring), drew steadily to build a lead, going on to win 21-16. Ann Holland had a close match (v Mary Cockell); at 19-19 the pressure was on but Ann came through to win 21-19.

Unfortunately our trips & rinks were outplayed, leaving just the pairs. Pam Lockett and Scott Malden had a real nip & tuck match, from a slow start, pulling back & fighting so hard right to the end, just losing by 2 shots.

Next season we will have 2 squads in both Division A and Division C on both days.

This will give plenty of games for everyone and opportunities for players of all levels of experience. We have an established open and fair selection policy for all divisions.

Teams have to be entered in the leagues by the end of August. If you commit to playing for us by joining on 1st August you will have 13 months membership to 31.8.20. We also have 7 months membership available from 1.10.19-30.4.20.

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

For further information please contact our Club Captain June Jones – 691 903 773 or Vice-Captain Ian Kenyon – 662 282 103. We look forward to hearing from you.

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companionship, I know our rink really enjoyed the occasion.

On Monday morning the Buckskins played their Harrier Division fixture at home against Greenland Glosters, with summer weather well and truly set in.

Gary Dunstone, Ann Taylor and Jim Taylor 16-22.

Ngaio Baldwin, Pete Baldwin and Malc Sykes 1516. Dolly Ford, Peter Blackburn and Ron Greenstreet 17-21. Brian Gilham, Marion Haynes and Dave Haynes 15-21. Debbie Ham, Adrian Ham and Keith Longshaw 29-8.

The match was close on all round play, though the Buckskins took just the one rink and the overall shots. But all four losses were close in score and play and certainly all seem to enjoy the bowls and

For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com or Brian Taylor on 965 07 7093 or at

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5th Beach Rugby Series Costa Blanca Spanish beach Rugby series Saturday 6th July Villajoyosa, Old Town Beach Next Saturday 6th July, at Villajoyosa, Old Town beach, the 5TH BEACH RUGBY COSTA BLANCA SERIES, for womens and mens teams will take place.

The schedule is as follows: 10.00 Beach Rugby games for children under 14´s, 12.00 Beach rugby games for veterans. 4 teams 15.00 Beach rugby 5s for adults, mens and womens. 8 mens teams. 6 womens 20.00 Finals 21.00 Trophy presentations. After Match drinks Teams will be competing for the Spanish beach Rugby 5s series from Madrid, Barcelona, Burgos,

Albacete, Valencia and Alicante Free admission.

You can buy some rugby shirts and balls. Drinks will be available Games will be streamed live on tv at www.costablancabeachrugby.com or facebook @costablancabeachrugby Official Tournament sponsors are Ayuntamiento de Villajoyosa, Patronato Turismo Costa Blanca, Generalitat Valenciana and Diputacion Alicante Special thanks to Restaurante le Cabanon, Serviplaya, Hospital Clinica Benidorm, Cocacola, Cofradia Pescadores Villajoyosa, Huesitos, Navalon Fruits, Fashion Meloons, Ecopilas and Miguel Devesa Electronics Official media are Costa Blanca News, Diario Informacion and Onda Cero Radio

EASTER SEASON 2019 WINNER ANNOUNCED The SAMM Easter race season was completed on May 26th and totalled 11 races, a number having been lost through bad weather.

It was an extremely close fought season with some great sailing from everybody who took part and the final scores reflected this. Using the “Low Score” system gave results of first 42.25 points, with second and third tied on 42.5 points.

However, as is normal, the three worse scores of each boat were dropped to give final scores and placing’s of first Mistral with 11.5 points, second Topaz with 22.25 points and third Cuatro with 23.5 points.

The Topaz is owned by Julian Singleton but Mistral is a Balaton Group boat and Cuatro a Shoestring Group boat so are sailed by different people most race days.

The results were announced and the trophies presented at SAMM meeting on June 12th. Rob Peck collected the winner’s trophy on behalf of the various Mistral crews and Jack Moss did the same for the Cuatro crews The Late Spring Season is now underway and continues every Sunday until July 14th.

For full information about SAMM and the race program go to https://sailingmarmenor.com/

UCAM in action in the XX edition of the Inter Universities Regatta. Photo: John Atkinson.

Inter Universities Regatta By John Atkinson The Mayor of San Javier, José Miguel Luengo, presented the Trophy of the XX edition of the Inter Universities Regatta to the San Antonio Catholic University, UCAM, which led all the categories of the regatta in the Barnuevo beach of Santiago de la Ribera on June 22 - the third time they had won the event.

The University of Murcia, UMU finished second, followed by the

TORREVIEJA DARTS - LADIES ORGANISATION

Sue Casey

You need to do this on or before the 31st July 2019. All names to be printed in Block Capitals on the back of each photo as well as on the Card. These form the basis of our Records, which we keep for future years. Thank you.

End of Season Report Our 16th successful Annual General Meeting was held on the 18th June 2019 at The Black Dog, in Torrevieja. The draft Minutes of this A.G.M. will be issued in the Captain’s Handbooks at the start of the new Season in September.

At the A.G.M. Sue Casey was congratulated on a 21 Dart Check-out during the previous season. Simone de Lacy apologized for the error and her Trophy would be awarded as soon as possible.

Our thanks go to Mick, our Host at the Black Dog, for kindly providing refreshments at the end of the A.G.M. A much appreciated gesture.

return your plastic folder with the two Registration Forms that have been printed on Card, and this includes one Passport photo per player.

For your information, I will be in Macklins Bar, Via Park III, on Tuesday 23rd July from 19.30 for approximately an hour, if you would like to bring this to me there.

New Season 2019-2020, Every 5 years, no matter when you register as a player, it needs to be done again.

So this season coming we need a passport photo from every player registered and any new players. Captains; you need to

Eileen Russell Memorial Day: The Gap Ladies are holding a Charity Darts and Dominos day at the Gap Bar, La Zenia. This will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday 21st July. All Ladies and their partners are welcome to attend, and you are invited to give your names to Gail

Polytechnic University of Cartagena, UPCT and the General Air Academy, AGA. The 20th Anniversary of the Regatta saw the flag raising celebration by the students of the four universities, along with the local, regional and national flags being raised.

San Javier Mayor José Miguel Luengo presented a replica trophy to the Nautical Station,

Murray and Simone de Lacy if you would like to attend.

Finally......Simone received a lovely Email from the eldest Son of Jane Barnes, thanking everyone for the €200 raised at The Presentation Evening.

Jane has had one breast removed and is now undergoing 18 weeks of Chemo/radiotherapy. So unfortunately, Jane will be away for around a year.

Her family will keep Simone and El Balcon Chicas updated on her progress.

We are all wishing her well in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank you all for a good season, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Pam Horton Ladies Darts Coordinator 669 046 022 email: dartess501@gmail.com

Civil Protection of San Javier and the four universities for their active participation during the last 20 years in the race launched to promote the water sports in the Mar Menor - and unite all the university centres of the Region.

Carp R Us The Rio Segura near Bigastro was the venue for Round Seven of the Carp-R-Us Summer Series. The river here is quite deep and fast flowing and, on its day, produces some fairly good fish.

Unfortunately, this was not one of those days as only two anglers caught. First was Alan Priest with 4.50kg caught on feeder and maggot and second was Roy Buttress with 0.80kg caught on feeder and pellet. It was good to see large numbers of fry in the margins, lets hope they continue to grow.

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

Anyone wishing to join the club should contact Steve Fell either through the website or on 634379081.

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The Old Course, Lahinch, C. Clare.

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH OPEN takes place at Lahinch from 4-7th July. Host Paul McGinley, who used to caddy for his father there says: “Everybody falls in love with the place. It’s the sense of real rural Ireland that people are attracted to. The course is close to the village and the idea is to create a festival atmosphere, with live music, people having a few drinks in the streets, a bit of craic, it will be amazing.”

They can also watch Europe’s top golfers playing hide and seek among the dunes. On Lahinch’s Old Course two holes especially stand out, the par-5 Klondyke and par-3 Dell, originally designed by Old Tom Morris. The 475-yd. Klondyke requires a blind second shot, a flag man stands atop the dune, signalling to groups behind when it's safe to hit. The 154-yd. Dell has a sunken green surrounded by dunes and a strategically placed rock provides the only hint to finding the flag.

The little town of Port Stewart, C. Antrim (pop 7000) will welcome 190,000 fans on 18th July as the 148th Open commences on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush. A Park and Ride will be laid on and a new train station has been constructed. There is a local bus to Gold Division winners the course but as the route passes the Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery it is possible some may not make it to the Open.

Graeme McDowell, whose U.S. Open victory at Pebble Beach in 2010 kickstarted the movement to bring the Open back to N. Ireland,

and who was born in Portrush, heaved a huge sigh of relief when he qualified last month. “Sure I’m not that bothered either way,” he said beforehand, trying to hide his lengthening nose.

RORY, TIGER and pals may be flying over in their Lear Jets but there was no five star treatment for Open contenders in the old days.

Peter Alliss recalls: “For club professionals tournaments were almost an aside. They played on Friday because they had to get back to their pro shop on the Saturday. We all travelled together, and shared rooms. No en-suite for us, you trotted down the corridor to the bathroom with a piece of soap in a tin. We’d play two rounds on the Friday, and drive right through the night. We had to phone the AA beforehand, to find out if any petrol stations were open!”

JEONGEUN Lee6 (so called because she is the sixth player called Lee on the LPGA Tour) won the Womens US Open in Charleston with a final round six-under 70. Jeongeun said afterwards: “Some of the KLPGA players are very severely competitive, so I don’t really enjoy playing with them much.” Poor Lee6, It must be nerveracking, having Lees No’s 1-5 breathing down her neck.

When Tiger Woods former coach Hank Haney said on TV that if asked to name the winner of the LPGA US Open: “I’d go with Lee, if I didn’t have to give a first name at least I’d get a bunch of them right” it caused an outraged Twitterstorm! sailed through to claim the Gold medal.

Gold for Jamie and Silver for Curtis at Valencian kick boxing Championships

Junior boxing, kick boxing and fitness training has become extremely popular, with the boys and girls being tested theoretically, as well as practically, graded and being taught discipline and stamina by highly qualified coaches and instructors at the Quesada Fitness Gym. For more information call 865 77 4577.

Until next time: Happy Golfing.

Contact Mick for regripping and repairs. 638 859 475

Meet Vedam Hariharan Vedam Hariharan, one of the world's leading international cricket coaches, speaks exclusively to Andrew Atkinson in Part 1 of a 2 part interview.

VEDAM Hariharan who was at La Manga resort in April with the Glasgow Academy CC in a cricket tournament, played for India in the schools tests against England, Combined Indian Universities against Sri Lanka, and India Under 22.

Vedam, nicknamed 'Hari', also played Ranji Trophy cricket (First Class) for the states of Karnataka and Kerala between 1974 and 1990.

Hari, the professional at Glasgow Academy, is an International cricket coach with over 27 years experience, and one of the most experienced and qualified coaches from grass root to First Class level.

Jamie Long, aged 10, stepped into the Final with confidence and with his excellent technique - through intelligent instructions squad, which is where you want them to be."

England u17 and Stoke City u18 goalkeeper Nathan Broome had a net gain - when making his England u17 debut against Hungary at the Pinatar Arena, Murcia, in February.

Broome, who returned to Spain in June, when visiting his grandparents on the Costa Blanca, spent time fishing at El Paraiso fishing lake in Guardamar, Alicante (pictured in The Leader).

Manchester City prodigy Broome, who moved to Stoke on a free transfer in 2018, was included in England u17s manager Steve Cooper's training squad for the u17s European Championships in May. "It was the first opportunity for our players to be involved in a major tournament, one that has proved to be a vital milestone for players and their development for the future," said Cooper.

Broome made his Stoke u23 debut against Newcastle United u23 in April, and u23 manager Kevin Russell said: "Nathan is very young and is getting a good learning experience.

"Some of the young players are up and around the first team

PHIL MICKELSON has decided to broadcast his golfing memories on Youtube: anyone interested can curl up with their cocoa to watch his videos entitled “Phireside with Phil.” What next? “Bedtime with Bubba?”

"During this period I also played professional cricket in the UK in the Central Yorkshire league, Bradford league, North Lancashire league, Northern Cricket Union in Ireland and, in 1992, arrived in Scotland to play and coach," Hari told me.

Two of Quesada Fitness Gym's Junior kick boxers fared exceptionally well at the Valencian Championships at Quart de Poblet on June 22, in the light kick category. Curtis Yeates, aged 13, received an accidental kick to the throat from his opponent - leaving him breathless - and, despite bravely wishing to continue, Head Coach, Santiago Lopez retired him, leaving Curtis with the Silver medal, in second place.

Net gain in Spain for England u17 keeper Broome

KEVIN NA WON his third PGA Tour title by four shots at the Charles Schwab Challenge, beginning the final round with a two shot lead and remaining alone at the top of the Sunday leaderboard at Colonial CC. His final hole birdie gave him a four-under 66 and 13-under-par. As Na is known to be one of the slowest players on Tour, it’s possible the other competitors had simply gone to sleep.

Former England u18 Russell, 52, who made 456 career appearances, for Brighton, Leicester, Stoke, Burnley and Bournemouth, said: "Young players need to keep their feet on the floor.

"The focus is to work hard - learning the game - with patience.

And hopefully they'll get their rewards."

First year Scholar Broome, who made his u18 Stoke debut in August, following his release by Manchester City in February 2018, played in The Potters u23 Premier League 2 in the 2018-19 season. Broome has also featured for Stoke City in the Amtzeller Pfingstturnier tournament in Germany.

"I successfully coached in India, the states of Karnataka and Kerala, Ireland, Malaysia (Pahang state and, last winter in Johor state), England, Australia and Scotland," said Hari. "Being self-driven, highly motivated I always try to push boundaries," said Hari, who has a good track record of successfully designing and implementing projects, some of which are unique.

"As a people person, I am a team player and have enjoyed working, socialising, learning and understanding different cultures around the world," said Hari.

"This has helped me to understand and relate well with the players I coach.

"I not only help develop better abled cricketers, but also help raise the participation level of those that are differently abled, by providing them the joys of cricket," said Hari.

Hari's playing and coaching experience, coupled with Academic backing, has helped him considerably in understanding how to bridge academics and the coaching environment.

Hari, a long-standing Cricket Professional at The Glasgow Academy in the UK, is also the Head Coach at The Glasgow Accies Cricket club.

"I have assisted Scottish cricket in their development projects in the west districts," said Hari. *In Part 2 ECB level III coach Hari talks about his coaching roles in Australia, the Karnataka state CA, his coaching Master's Degree, and sports psychology. ONLY IN THE LEADER.

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Blakeway makes it two in a row at El Plantio Graham Blakeway made it two in a row with a comfortable win over Barry Walthall, who made a welcome return to the winning enclosure beating third place by a mere 0.2 of a shot.

Special mention must be made tp Mike Williams, who seems to make a habit recently of collecting nearest the pin prizes and this time managed to bag both on offer.

Nearest the pins – Holes 2 and 8, Mike Williams.

Second place, Handicap 15.4 – Barry Walthall 57.6 shots First place, Handicap 9.5 , Graham Blakeway - 56.5 Shots.

If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

We use both courses - the Par 3 nine hole course and the main 18 hole course, so we cater for all abilities.

The membership rates are very competitive, so call for more details. Anyone who wishes to play in the Society as a guest or join as a new member, contact David Swann on 865 779 983 or 648 476 752.

Picture from L to R: Mike Williams.Graham Blakeway, Barry Walthall.

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

Around and About the Courses – Font Del Llop The beautiful golf course that is Font del Llop is a rolling links like golf course played in a valley overlooking the town of ASPE. This golf course is a challenge for all standards of golfer ,especially the first 6 holes which tend to squeeze the golfer a little but then opens up on the back nine.

The golf course is relatively new but already the are making plans to improve the course and this work has now started with changes to the par 5 9th hole.

The green on this hole is large but undulating which creates a limited number of pin positions and they have decided to lower the green by 6 to 8 feet, flatten the putting surface and raise the green side bunker so it as not so deep and alter the water course of the stream to the left of the green.

This work will cost in the region of €100k and the work will take 6 months so to allow for this they have created a good quality provisional green.

None of this work should detract from this beautiful and challenging golf course and why not play it now as low season prices are still available until 24/08/19.

Marabu Golf Society In assn with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services at Font Del Llop For this month’s meeting a group of 24 players visited the established course at Font Del Llop Golf taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

The weather was beautiful and the course in good condition but with slow post hollow tining greens and a temporary green on the 9th hole and high afternoon winds made scoring difficult The winning scores on the day were as follows: Gold Division: 1st – Ken Taylor: 34 pts, 2nd: Mike Probert - 32 pts Silver Div: 1st: Steve Hanaway – 35 pts, 2nd – Mick Martin – 24 pts Bronze Div: 1st Jim Speakman 30 pts, 2nd Steve Mayhers 27 pts Nearest the Pins – Allen (2).Martin (2) and Hanaway Dog of a Day – Ron Nowland, Football Card – Morten Kristensen After the game we returned to Broadway Uptown Quesada, which is located at Pueblo Brava, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their continued support.

Our next fixture is the interim game at Vistabella on 11th July 2019 followed by the society day at Lo Romero on 25th July 2019.

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Racehorse owner Hemmings son in the chair

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Three times Aintree Grand National winning owner Trevor Hemmings has handed the chairmanship reins to his son Craig at Championship club Preston North End. "We have a young and exciting group of players - led by Alex Neil," said Craig Hemmings, eyeing the Premier League.

Octogenarian Hemmings snr, 84, worth £850m, as down to earth one can be, wouldn't mind me saying he'd be happier eating fish and chips, on either Benidorm or Blackpool Prom, than eating canapés and drinking champagne.

Flat cap wearing, working class grafter Hemmings began a career in bricklaying upon leaving school, going on to build business empires, employing thousands.

His racing empire once stood at over 100 horses in training, something that paid off when completing a trio of successes in the world's most famous race in the Grand National.

Craig Hemmings, 57, who previously attended Deepdale management meetings on behalf of his father, is seen by Hemmings snr as a winning bet to lead Preston in the higher echelons of world football.

"I am delighted to take up the position of chairman at this proud and historic club," said Hemmings jnr, one of three sons.

Hemmings snr, involved with Preston for over four decades, took overall charge at Deepdale in recent years.

"My family’s connections with Preston North End have been in place for almost five decades," said Craig Hemmings.

"My own involvement dates back to the early 1970s - when I first watched Preston North End play," said Craig Hemmings.

On his appointment at The Lilywhites, the first club to win the League and FA Cup double in 1888, Craig Hemmings said: "It is a pleasure and a privilege - to continue that involvement."

On sitting in at boardroom meetings, Craig Hemmings said: "I have been able to get an understanding of the workings of the club."

Manager Alex Neil, 38, who arrived at Preston in 2017, took The Lilywhites to within touching distance of the play offs last season, before petering away towards the end of the campaign.

Neil, who won promotion to the Scottish Premier League as a player at Hamilton in 2008, led Hamilton to the SPL as manager in 2014, prior to departing in a move to Norwich City in 2015, going on to take The Canaries to the Premier League.

Breeder Hemmings snr, who won the Aintree Grand National with Hedgehunter (2005), Ballabriggs (2011) and Many Clouds in 2015, sees Neil as the man to get Preston past the winning post, and into the Premier League.

"In recent seasons we have had a very hard working and dedicated group of staff," said Craig Hemmings.

Gascoigne in Cabo Roig

Scott pulls out of fight

By Andrew Atkinson PAUL Gascoigne was happy and relaxed in Cabo Roig on the sun drenched Costa Blanca, ahead of the former England legend's 'An Evening With' shows in Spain.

The former Newcastle, Spurs, Rangers and Lazio star appeared at the Orihuela Costa

SCOTT Fitzgerald has pulled out of a super welterweight fight against Brian Rose in July - after sustaining injury while sparring in Spain.

“After injuring my hand sparring in Tenerife, and giving it time to rest, I’m still unable to hit anything with it," rued Preston born Fitzgerald, Resort, and at Benidorm's 4-star Marina Hotel.

Gascoigne, who spent time jet skiing and mixed with fans in Benidorm, posing for 'selfies' while speaking with punters, relaxed by a private pool during his brief stay, looking fit and healthy in the blistering 30 degrees temperature. Gascoigne, who jokingly spent time fishing - in the swimming pool - was jet skiing at Cabo Roig.

"I love sun, sea & jet Ski. YIPPEE!," said Gascoigne, who had been looking forward to being in Spain - on 'my hollies'.

Fitzgerald, who caused a major upset in defeating Anthony Fowler in March, to win the super welterweight belt, is eyeing a return to the ring in September, against British Lonsdale title belt holder Ted Cheeseman.

"I want to get the problem sorted then I can be 100% for the British title," said Fitzgerald, who is also suffering a shoulder problem and needs surgery on a finger injury.

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Preferente Division Roundup By Steve Hibberd New Thader Rojales boss Jon Ortega, has been busy in the transfer market, signing no less than 3 established players in different positions.

Jose Antonio Ruiz Del Rio, or Josan for short, has joined from Elche side UD Carrus Ilicitana. Josan was a regular for the preferente division side last season, performing well in his role of left back.

Also from Carrus Ilicitana is Alejandro Honrubia, who played many games for his club as a central defender. Goal keeper Sergio Galvez arrives from 2nd regional side Sporting Saladar. Sergio started

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his career in the youth set up at Elche, then Hercules.

In addition to these new signings, Juan Navarro has committed himself to a 7th season at the club.

Juan has been a rock in the centre of defence, so news of his continued stay will be excellent news to Thader fans.

Relegated CD Torrevieja have issued an official communication, via their club website. Evidently, the club have merged with Torrevieja CF, with a clear aim to form a first team of local based players. What name this newly formed club will adopt, or indeed which division they will be playing out of, is as yet unknown.

Josan with Joaquin Gill

Monte return for Dani O’Rourke?

By Andrew Atkinson Leader EXCLUSIVE Former CD Montesinos star player Dani O'Rourke wants to return to his former club - despite being relegated from the Valencia 1st Regional last season.

Dani, who left the club under a cloud three

years ago, in a move to Almoradi, speaking exclusively to the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader, said: "My intention is to play again for CD Montesinos.

"They have changed the directive - since those who did not want me to play in my town."

Dani left CD Montesinos ahead of the 201617 campaign, when the club appointed new manager, former Orihuela B coach Camacho, who replaced Roberto Cases, who joined UD Horadada.

CD Montesinos 2015-16 Player of the Year Dani, who departed in a move to 1st Regional club Almoradi, thanked the club very much at the time, for the encouragement given over the years, saying he had 'great companions'.

Dani, at Sporting Saladar during the 2018-19 campaign, said: "I will not be playing at

Sporting Saladar this coming season."

Dani was hit with both hand and knee injuries during the 2018-19 season at Sporting Saladar, that kept him sidelined for months.

"After recovering from a hand injury I broke the internal lateral ligament of the knee," said Dani.

"I was out injured for six months - but it seems that everything is better now," said Dani.

Dani, who played a significant role in Sporting Saladar's bid for promotion last year, said: "We were pushing for promotion.

"I could only play four or five games at the end of the season, and managed to score six or seven goals," said Dani.

"We were three points away from gaining promotion to 1st Regional, but it wasn't to be," added Dani.

Forest v Dundee at Pinatar Arena Two time European champion play the 1000th match of Pinatar Arena History will be created when Nottingham Forest and Dundee FC meet tomorrow (Tuesday, July 2) on the occasion of the 1000th match to be contested at the Pinatar Arena.

The match will get underway at 6.30pm in which the double European Cup will face Dundee who were relegated from the Scottish Premiership at the end of last season The 1000th game comes in just over 6 years of the football centre’s existence having first opened in 2013 Entry is 10 euros for adults and 5 for children. Forest will play a second friendly on Saturday July 6 against Peterborough United.

La Marina Golf Society President's Cup Our annual Stableford competition for the President's Cup was played this year at Lo Romero. We were greeted by resplendent new buggies which included computer screens to assist us with our round.

The course was in its usual immaculate condition,which matched the glorious weather along with a welcoming breeze which increased in strength as the day progressed. Causing some difficulty for our players.

Nearest the pin winners were John Brastock, Steve Warner, Alex Leach and Graeme Buchanan.

In 3rd place for the President's Cup was Ray Hill with 36 points, in 2nd place on count back John Milton with 39 points.

Ryan Yates, who broke through last season from the Forest academy, says he can’t wait to get going.

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The winner of the President's Cup was Alan Swanson winning on count back with 39 points.

There were no 2's at Lo Romero thus the pot will roll over to our next game.

The prizes were presented in the evening at our annual Summer Dance at La Marina Sport's Complex . Many thanks go to Helena and her staff at the Complex for a fabulous meal, and also to our singer for the evening Chloe Leigh who had us all dancing the evening away. Well done to Iain Lyall our social secretary and his team for another successful event.

Our next game is at El Plantio first tee time 9:55am, which is the first game of our Summer Cup series. The entry sheet for the game if you wish to play is on the notice board at the Sport's Complex.

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Tributes flow in to ex CD Montesinos President Joaquin

By Andrew Atkinson TRIBUTES have poured in following the passing of CD Montesinos football club former President and lifelong supporter Joaquin Lorente Garcia.

Nicknamed Jaime, and affectionately known as 'Pepe' as owner of Casa Pepe in Los Montesinos, Alicante, Joaquin died on 19 June.

The funeral service of Joaquin, father of CD Montesinos midfielder Maccan, took place at the town square Church two days later.

Speaking to me, Maccan said: "My father was a great person who has helped with everything he had."

CD Montesinos supporters club President Eddie Cagagio arranged flowers for the funeral, on behalf of the Full Monte club.

"It is a very sad time and our condolences go out to the family ," Eddie told me. Joaquin was the long term President of CD Montesinos and it was he who kept the club running."

"He was very passionate about CD Montesinos, attending all games. He was always upbeat - even during the times when things were not going too well. His passing is certainly the end of an era at CD Montesinos," said Eddie adding that he will always have fond personal memories: "I used to see him regularly during the week in town. His favourite 'tipple' was a brandy glass with one ice - filled with Orujo a drink that, for a few of us, will always be known as a 'Jaime'," said Eddie.

CD Montesinos fans, some who donned the club's colours at the funeral, also paid their respects: "Condolences go to Maccan and the family. We will miss him at games," said David Winder.

"Jaime was a lovely guy and he will be missed by all who knew him," said club Treasurer Howard Yeats.

"Rest In Peace", Jaime. You were a good man, someone who really loved football," said Javi Fernandez.

Former CD Montesinos manager Carlos Perez, who led the club into the Valencia 1st Regional, said: "It is sad to hear the news of Jaime passing. Condolences go to the whole family, especially Maccan. Much love goes to them."

Former Torrevieja player Perez said: "Jaime always had a smile. And was a person with a great heart."

"My father was nicknamed Jaime. He was always involved with CD Montesinos," said Maccan.

Perez, who created history when the club reached the Valencia 1st Regional, added: "Jaime told me that nothing would make him happier, than seeing the club in the 1st Regional so I am very happy that he saw that wish." *Andrew Atkinson, sports correspondent for the Leader newspaper, and his wife Helen, along with the management, send their condolences to the family.

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