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The Shattered Jewel R esidents of the Orihuela Costa continue in their demands for action to repair one of Orihuela Costa's top tourist attractions, the coastal walkway, which literally sits "on the edge of a cliff."

The old Cabo Roig promenade, which runs along the edge of cliffs, connecting the region’s beaches from Cala Capitán to La Caleta, continues to deteriorate all too quickly and still with no sign that it is likely to be halted or repaired.

The pathway is becoming increasingly dangerous to pedestrians who are at the mercy of landslips from above as well as a succession of gaping holes. There are parts of the path that are easy walking, but there are also long stretch-

es of loose stone, some areas where you need to climb over boulders, and plenty of ascents and descents where you need to watch every footstep because of the dangerous condition of the "path".

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Information for UK Nationals on voting in the UK General Election The UK is holding a General Election on 12 December. British citizens who have been abroad for 15 years or less can register as an overseas voter (further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/voting-when-abroad).

Once registered, you have to renew your registration every year. You will get a reminder when it is time to renew. If you do not renew your registration, you will be removed from the register and must make a fresh application in order to vote again.

We have taken steps to help speed up the delivery of postal votes overseas and advise that they

Continued From Page One Orihuela Costa Walkway The scenery is spectacular and there plenty of opportunities to take in the rugged beauty of the coastline, so any likelihood that the public can be deterred from using the walkway seems extremely unlikely.

The surface of the path varies considerably. In some places it is relatively flat and easy to navigate but in others the walkers are at the mercy of fallen rocks, broken paving and sheer drops onto the rocks below.

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are sent back in good time, especially during a period as busy for post in the UK as December is.

You can vote from Spain in two ways – by post or by proxy. Overseas voters who are re-registering to vote or newly applying to use a postal vote in the days running up to the deadlines should seriously consider the option of a proxy, as at that stage there will be reduced time needed to send out, complete, and return a postal vote from overseas.

If you want to vote by post in Great Britain, your local Electoral Registration Office must receive your postal vote application by 5pm on 26 November. If you want to vote by proxy in Great Britain, your local Electoral Registration Office must receive your proxy vote application by 5pm on 4 December.

You cannot vote by post from abroad if your registered address is in Northern Ireland. If you are registered in Northern Ireland, applications to vote by proxy must be received by 5pm on 21 November by the Electoral Office for Northern

Orihuela Costa (FAOC) continue in their struggle for action, but largely to no avail.

Given the almost certain incursion of storms and the likelihood of accidents along this promenade , there is an increasing amount of concern being generated for users, local residents and the many owners of villas that are located on the front line, because of the fears that the condition of the route will continue to deteriorate.

In this regard, safety and security is also important in terms of the repairs to the walls and cliffs, in addition to the installation of guardrails along large sections of the Only recently, as reported in pathway. Many that are curthis newspaper, a pedestrian The ‘not so sparkling jewel rently in situ are unstable and fell into a sinkhole above in the crown”, the Orihuela in poor condition. There is Cabo Roig beach and had to also the problem of an be rescued by firefighters Costa Coastal Walkway, absence of any lighting which before being taken to hospital remains a danger to seems to be promised year on for treatment of her injuries. year but which is still to Fortunately they were only pedestrians. make it’s appearance along minor, but with increasing the route. damage to the walkway and a Looking after the coastal paths is an important seemingly lack of interest in any repairs, this part of the Ayuntamiento’s responsibilities. It’s will not always be the case in the future. work is to care for the coast, giving its residents Day by day the image is the same as hundreds and its visitors access to amazing sea views, of people, rising to many thousands in summer, beaches and fascinating coastal spaces. walk daily along this coastal route on a surface Unfortunately both our coastal authority and our damaged by the elements, the passage of time, politicians seem to have lost their way and it rockfalls, landslides and the activity of waves would appear to be only a matter of time before and the sea. long stretches of the Orihuala Costa walkway The neighbourhood associations of the Coast are closed to us all purely as a result of a lack within the Federation of Associations of the

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Ireland.

HMA Hugh Elliott said: “I would encourage all British citizens to register to vote if you are able to and you should consider voting by proxy to ensure your vote is counted.”

UK Nationals can vote and stand in local elections in Spain as long as you are registered on the padrón where you live.

For the latest information on issues affecting UK nationals in Spain, sign up for email alerts at gov.uk/livinginspain and follow us on social media at facebook.com/britsinspain.

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The election was ‘a gamble that failed’ for the caretaker PM

ad the two parties come to the same arrangement a couple of weeks ago they could have saved the country the need for a General Election but the seeming intransigence of the caretaker Prime Minister has cost taxpayers in the region of 200 million euro while the country is still no further forward.

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but their tentative governing pact, announced just two days after the election, is at least hopeful.

Despite months of negotiations between the PSOE and Podemas to strike a governing deal following the poll held last April, the two leaders have done this deal less than 48 hours after Sunday’s vote. It is understood that in the terms of the agreement the Podemas leader, Pablo Iglesias, will become deputy Prime Minister.

The emergence of the far right Vox party as a major political force in the country is also likely to hinder any attempts by Mr Sánchez to seek a conciliatory solution to the Catalan crisis.

The election was ‘a gamble that failed’ said The Economist, and while Sánchez’s socialists emerged as the biggest party, they are no closer to being able to form a majority in the country’s fractured parliament than they were before Sunday’s vote. “Much hard bargaining still lies ahead.”

The two left-wing parties are still short of a majority in parliament and will need the acquiescence of either conservative or regional parties, including Catalan independence parties, to come to power,

The election exercise also saw the two parties lose seats, 3 and 7 respectively, while it also fuelled the recovery of the Socialists' archrivals on the right, the PP, which regained many of the seats that it lost in April's ballot.

The one other party that also saw a major reshuffle of its political fortunes was Ciudadanos which, seven months ago had 57 seats; now they have just 10, and the party’s leader, Albert Rivera, resigned from politics on Monday. The one local casualty from the C’s was former Orihuela Deputy Mayor Lopez Bas who also lost his seat in congress, a seat that he had held for just 7 months.

However, if the caretaker PM is to bring some stability to his government he will now need to enter into talks with the other political groups who supported his successful motion of no-confidence against former PP Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy last summer in the move that saw the Socialist politician take power.

Sánchez has said that he is willing to negotiate with all political groups, except those that promote hate speech, in reference to the far-right Vox, one of the big winners of the election.

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Hopes are high as Poppy Count gets underway

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his year the Poppy Appeal is aiming to raise over £50 million to help support serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces community and their families. To help reach that target, over 150,000 volunteers were out on the streets, markets and in shopping centres across the UK and many European countries including here in Spain.

Although local branches have been busy raising funds for those ‘needy’ ex-servicemen and their dependants since the beginning of the year, their activities have increased dramatically in recent weeks as they set out on their final fundraising ‘efforts’ of the year with the ‘Poppy Appeal’ in the knowledge that all of the monies collected will be used to support cases here in Spain.

Currently the members from 28 branches, 12 on the Costa del Sol, and the remainder from the areas that make up Spain District North, predominantly the Costa Blanca, Calida and Almeria, have also been busy during recent weeks, collecting your thousands of donations.

With poppies and collection boxes distributed to

over 600 bars, restaurants and other locations across the region, the four local branches mobilised their ‘armies’ of volunteers, in Mid-October. They were active at Alicante airport, as well as pounding the streets at local markets, supermarkets and shops, in addition to many dozens of other venues and collection outlets.

Last year the Branches in La Marina/Gran Alacant, Hondón Valley, Torrevieja and the Orihuela Costa, raised over 80,000 euro, an amount which they will be hoping to surpass when totals are tallied up in the coming days.

On the Orihuela Costa it was boosted by the presence of two Chelsea Pensioners, Wayne Campbell and Skippy Teasdale, who were collecting at La Zenia Boulevard and in the Plaza at Villamartin.

Neither of the two venues have been used for some years but the amounts collected in both locations suggest that they will, in future, be important additions to the annual list, as also will all Overseas Supermercados stores who were once again kind enough to allow collectors to sit inside their entrances.

In some branches many of the poppy collection tins are still to be emptied and the monies counted, so the final figure for the District will not be released for some time, however the major Orihuela Costa and District count took place yesterday, Sunday’ at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras.

When speaking to the Leader, local appeal organiser Eddie Coleman seemed in buoyant mood. “We have done most of the counting but we still have the banking to do. I hope, nevertheless, that we will have the final figure in the next couple of weeks,” he said.

“Our volunteers have been amazing and we raised just under 50,000 euro last year so anywhere approaching that amount will be an excellent achievement. Watch this space!”

Spain District North has 16 Branches and all of them arrange regular and varied social events, as well providing support to our beneficiaries. Local Branches meet in Gran Alacant, Hondon Valley, Torrevieja and on the Orihuela Costa. New members are always welcome and you do not need to have an Armed Forces background to enjoy all the Branch has to offer.

Anne O’Donnell, Sue Shatford and Maureen Jenkins at the Orihuela Costa count on Sunday Locations & details of all RBL Branches are at www.britishlegion.org. uk/counties/spain-north.

For support and information, please email:SpainNorth.Chairman@RBL.Community or call 676 451 780 (Mon - Fri 09.00 - 17.00).

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Firauto – Car Fair, Expocar and Sobre2ruedas – Motorcycle Fair The 45th edition of FIRAUTO, the New Car Fair, the 31st edition of the Second-hand Car Show, EXPOCAR and the 13th SOBRE2RUEDAS, Motorcycle Fair will all take place at the IFA Exhibition centre, by Alicante Airport, on 22, 23 and 24 of November 2017

During three days of intense activity, IFA will become the biggest showcase for the latest market advances, of new and used vehicles throughout the Province of Alicante.

Running alongside, at EXPOCAR, the public will be able to browse and purchase used, second-hand and kilometer-0 vehicles, with models available to meet all tastes and budgets, with some incredible prices as well as an extensive range of new and used motorcycles.

And it is that in the three contests models will be available for all tastes and also for all budgets, with incredible prices. You can also find products for the driver, insurers, sales websites, associations, organizations, etc.

There will also be a whole range of motor related products for the driver, including financial services, insurers, sales websites, associations, motoring organizations and much more.

And why not have your vehicle checked over during the visit by APPLUS ITV, who will be on hand to carry out vehicle inspections during the three days of the exhibition.

The cost of entry is 8 euros for adults, 6 euros for pensioners and young card holders or anyone presenting the discount voucher that can be downloaded from the website.

Alternatively, by booking in advance at www.feria-alicante.com the cost will be just 5 euro.

Venue:IFA – Alicante Exhibition Centre, close to Alicante Airport.

Dates: 22, 23 and 24 of November 2017 Hours: From 10:30 to 21:00 h.

Web: www.feria-alicante.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/firautoexpocar

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great social time planned and welcome anyone who would like to come along.

More information can be obtained from the Secretary on hondonvalley.secretary@rbl.community www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/hondon-valley YES CHEF! Aurora showcases culinary skills with rice in Spanish dishes New distribution centre for Amazon in Corvera Although the company is yet to make an announcement, Amazon is said to be building a large logistics centre in Corvera, adjacent to Murcia International Airport. The centre will serve as a distribution platform for the southeast area of the Mediterranean Arc.

Montesinos, on the CV-945 from San Miguel and surrounding areas, which are deemed as dangerous - despite a number of pedestrian crossings in situ.

The Local Policia are in place daily, stopping traffic, as children enter crossings to go to and depart lessons in the town.

Without the Policia presence a plethora of vehicles enter the town at high speeds - approaching traffic lights.

Indeed, vehicles have been seen to jump the red traffic lights, failing to stop, whilst pedestrians are crossing, witnessed by me and other concerned people.

By Andrew Atkinson CHEF Aurora Torres has been praised in a prestigious awards ceremony by Unilever Food Solutions in Murcia, receiving a certificate amongst over 500 chefs.

Ana Belen Juarez Pastor pictured with top chef Aurora Torres.

"The objective is to improve citizen and traffic safety," added the Los Montesinos Ayunmiento spokesperson.

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The centre will be based in Corvera The company has purchased a plot of almost 55,000 square meters in the new Parque del Sureste, which is located next to the Cartagena motorway close to the airport, and it has already obtained planning permission from the City of Murcia that will allow building work to get underway.

The Catholic Church in Hondón de los Frailes was full for the Annual Remembrance Service. Father Don Witts officiated and his address was very relevant to Remembrance and the 2 minute silence.

We were honoured to have Elizabeth Bell MBE, Vice Consul from the British Consulate in Alicante attending, along with Sr Eleuterio García, Alcalde of Hondón de los Frailes (who read the lesson in Spanish), Sra Carmen Selles, Alcaldesa of Hondón de las Nieves and Juan de Dios Navarro from the Diputación de Alicante.

Chefs showcased their culinary skills with rice - in a plethora of Spanish dishes. Aurora was awarded a certificate for her anchovies and artichokes rice, from the Vega Baja.

When it eventually opens the new unit will create about 200 jobs in addition to which it will also create a great deal of work with the distribution of its products by local transport and courier companies.

"Congratulations goes to Aurora in receiving her award for her anchovies and artichokes rice recipe, from the Vega Baja," said Ana Belen Juarez Pastor, from the Ayunmiento de Los Montesinos.

The Southeast Logistics Park, which was launched as the airport opened, is attracting technology companies and companies that rely heavily on communications to develop their business. The inauguration of the new airport, which welcomed the first plane on 15 January, increased the demand for business park plots, which are gradually being filled by national and multinational companies.

Since their arrival in Spain, Amazon has been building a network of logistics and distribution centres around Madrid and Barcelona and in other peripheral towns next to ports in the Mediterranean, the Cantabrian and the Atlantic. The closest facilities are in Paterna, in the province of Valencia. The company currently employs 4,800 staff in Spain.

Security cameras to be installed in Los Montesinos

By Andrew Atkinson AFTER years of concerns by the public Los Montesinos Town Hall are set to instal security cameras in the Vega Baja hamlet, that has less than 5,000 inhabitants.

"Los Montesinos Ayunmiento have awarded a contract of 14,000 euros to place security cameras in different parts of the Municipality," a spokesperson from the Ayunmiento told The Leader.

Concerns have been aired - following speeding vehicles passing through the quiet township - with a serious accident waiting to happen.

Speeding vehicles - both cars and wagons - enter and depart Los

The Chef at Restaurant La Herradura in Los Montesinos, Alicante, Aurora, was at the forefront in winning its third Award in the Mejores Arroces contest.

Would you like to join a theatre group?

Guests and Branch Officers laying the wreaths Once again the Corro-Parroquial from La Romana sang Spanish hymns including a rendition of “We will Remember Them” especially written and arranged for the Service. Former Branch President Peter Broadbent told the congregation about his and his wife’s Grandfathers and their involvement in World War I. A very poignant tribute to them and all those who served their country then and since.

Following the Service the congregation paraded to the garden of the Ayuntamiento where wreaths, flowers and poppy crosses were laid.

The Hondón Valley Branch would like to thank all those who attended the Service marking this very special day in the Legion calendar.

The next meeting of the Branch is on Tuesday 19th November at the Irish Bar in Hondón de los Frailes 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. We have a

"Studio32 Musical Theatre Company are exited to announce that our Summer 2020 show will be the Rodgers and Hammerstein Hollywood blockbuster “South Pacific” We will be holding an Open Day on Sunday 24th November at Casa Ventura, San Luis commencing 12:00 mid day.

We are looking for people to join our group, so if you are interested in acting, singing, dancing or would like to help backstage or front of house, please come along and see what we can offer.

Previous experience is not required as we will assess your abilities by audition if you decide to join us.

Should you require any further information contact our press officer Andy Kirkwood @ studiothirtytwo@icloud.com

CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada - Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday 21st Nov at 7pm Saturday 23rd Nov at 5.30pm

YESTERDAY A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles.

"The objective is to improve citizen and traffic safety," said the mayor

Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Kate McKinnon, Ed Sheeran, Lamorne Morris.

Dur: 1hr 56 min Genre: Romance. Comedy. Music. Fantasy

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Dredging of Guardamar Port will take 3 months The Guardamar Council has started dredging works in the mouth of the new Segura Riverbed where a build-up of sludge, causing a lack of depth, has paralysed fishing and sports activities for weeks.

The first step is to prepare an area where the sediment extracted from the Segura can be deposited, understood to be a municipal plot that is located a few meters from the port.

Dredging of the area will make the channel navigable again and recover its draft so that fishing

and tourist vessels can once again begin to use the area.

The dredging got underway with the arrival of a floating pontoon and other equipment that “will be placed in the river, and will remove the sediment so that it can be deposited in trucks and then dumped in the nearby municipal plot�, according to sources in a statement. Although the term of execution of the works is calculated in three months "we will do everything possible so that the deadlines are much shorter and that the economic sectors that operate in the area of the mouth can return to normal," according to the government.

The dredging plans to extract about 30,000 cubic meters of sediment that has been accumulated by sandy contributions from the waves, the sea tides and the Segura. The draft is currently just over a meter when it should be between 3 and 3.5 mtrs The cost of the operation is 300,000 euros and will be borne by the Guardamar Council so that there are no procedural delays and the dredging can be carried out as a matter of urgency so as to restore sufficient draft for navigation.

The mouth of the Segura is part of a protected area and the sludge removed requires special treatment, as these sediments do not always have the best environmental conditions.

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The most useless inventions in the history of [one] mankind Is it only me, or do these following ‘inventions’ really work for you?

How many of you can remember when ‘super-glue’ was invented?

There was an advert on TV showing a crane lifting a car by a chain attached to a small metal plate which was stuck to the roof of the car with super-glue. I never tried that trick, but I have tried sticking a picture to the wall with it and fixing back the wayward sole of a shoe. The only object that super-glue will stick for me is one finger to another.

These little silver milk jugs they give you in hotels and restaurants: Hands up those of you who don’t have to use your napkin to wipe the dribbled milk from the table? They should feck these useless containers in the bin and leave the milk carton on the table.

Lads, any of you who are like myself and a member of the grey brigade will remember the hoo hah when Grecian 2000 was launched on the market with mighty fanfare. You could now have the grandest head of black, brown, steely-grey, or just a hint of grey in your gorgeous hair; and control the colour through the number of drops of Grecian you combed in daily.

I tried it. I wanted that same distinguished appearance of the TV guy – even though I was good enough at the time. They say that dogs grow to resemble their owner … well, thanks to Grecian 2000 I grew to resemble my dog. Brownie, my collie dog and I sported the same type and colour of streaks on the top of our heads. I actually had to dye my hair for a spell until the ‘invention’ grew out of it.

I am not much of a cook: The kitchen is not my forte. My culinary skills peaked with the frying pan. Is it just me, or have any of you ever come across a non-stick pan that doesn’t?

I can’t iron a shirt … I would if I could. Mrs Youcantbeserious happens to be the best little woman that ever arched her back over an ironing board – but what good is that when either of us are away?

The label on the shirts clearly state ‘non-iron’: A great invention for the likes of me, don’t you think? The fact of the matter is that after

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washing and hanging to dry on a hanger, there are more wrinkles on the no-iron shirt than you would find on a ninety years old retired Texan cowboy. Of course the label did say ‘non-iron’ – and not ‘non-crease’ or ‘nonwrinkle’.

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If only! ......I could have saved a fortune in Grecian 2000

‘Non-slip tiles’: Now here is an invention to gladden the hearts of the old and infirm not to mention the blind drunk. The worst fall I ever got was when the two feet went from under me whilst mopping the floor of the pub toilet. I like to keep my non-slip tiles clean, you understand.

‘Moss-remover’ – you know the one: ‘Free your yard, patio and driveway from unwanted moss …etc’. I swear before whoever is the patron saint of inventions, that I shook, scattered, sprayed, sprinkled and blew every type of powder and liquid that had the word ‘moss’ written on the label and yet, the driveway continued to be the greenest part of my domain. That was until the brother, Camillus, (who knows everything) advised me to try sprinkling soap powder on the moss.

Luckily I had the soap powder, solely because I only washed the one non-iron shirt. It worked for me folks, and if it works for you, don’t forget to buy the brother a pint next time you see him.

After being bitten by a dog on my walk a couple of years ago, I purchased a ‘dog-zapper’. The zapper was invented to stop a dog from

Spain’s ham shoulders and legs will debut at the China International Import Export in Shanghai, inaugurated by President Xi Jinping’s visit to Spain - deeming it “Spanish caviar.” Andrew Atkinson reports.

Demand threatened to outstrip supply, leaving Spaniards facing price increases. Then came an import ban.

SPANISH Serrano ham producing companies are set for a multimillion euros export boost - after China agreed to import complete legs to be imported.

María Naranjo, Director of the Food, Wine and Gastronomy department at the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX), says it took years of lobbying by Spain’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Ministry to convince Chinese authorities to lift the ban.

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eating a man. My problem now is that I am so nervous of a dog on the road – and twice as nervous of any modern invention, that I am too scared to know if it works.

‘A sure cure for snoring’, the newspaper advertisement promises … another one. I could do with a remedy that works – but so far no joy. Let us be ultracareful right here. This is extremely delicate, dear readers.

You see I don’t snore – and even if I do, it occurs when I’m asleep and therefore doesn’t bother me. I am still in the market for a cure for snoring that works nonetheless. Are you with me? And in the interests of health and safety … we’ll leave it at that …

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China lift Serrano ham import ban after years of lobbying In 2017 China discovered Spain's gourmet delicacy jamón ibérico, and Iberian ham.

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“The Chinese Customs Department says that imports are expected to rise by 350%.”

Following the ban lifting shoulders and legs of Spanish ham were allowed into China in October.

A request to export the jamon began in 2018, during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Spain.

In September, paperwork was completed and the first whole hams, on the bone, were sent to China in October.

The minimum curing period of the ham takes 313 days.

Pork loin, spicy chorizo sausage and other cold cuts could also be exported to China.

Spain’s ham shoulders and legs will debut at the China International Import Export in Shanghai, which was inaugurated by Xi. Deemed the “Spanish caviar.”

lity goods in China, the biggest global market of luxury products.”

Spanish ham and other pork-based cold cuts exported to China in 2014 was worth €2m.

The Chinese Customs Department says is expected to rise to €7m.

Embutidos Fermín and Cinco Jotas are among dozens of companies authorised to sell in China.

“There is a lot of expectation because demand might be overwhelming,” says Santiago Martín, the owner of Embutidos Fermín.

Ham companies Embutidos Fermín and Cinco Jotas are among the first Spanish firms to export into the Chinese market.

Miguel González, joint owner of family company Castro y González, says China is already their main export market.

Carlos Tórtola, economic advisor and head of trade at the Spanish embassy in Beijing, said: “It’s a product that is exclusive to our gastronomy with characteristics that make it gourmet.

With the new regulation, they expect to double the 1,500 bone-in hams they sell currently.

"What’s more, the term ibéricois starting to be associated with qua-

Santiago Martín expects to increase his €12m turnover by 20% in 2020, aided by exports.

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Turkey tourist tax boost for Spain?

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A tourist tax in Turkey is certain to benefit Spain

By Andrew Atkinson SPAIN could be set to benefit - after Turkey announced it is to impose a tourist 'tax' on visitors in 2020.

British holidaymakers made 2.3 million visits to Turkey in 2018, heading to the beach resorts in Antalya, Alanya, Bodrum and Oludeniz.

Now they could be set to return to Spain in the new year - having snubbed Spain in recent years - to get better value for their money.

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rently trading at 1.17€ to £1 British holidaymakers are set to flock back to Spain - aided by Turkey's tourist tax next year.

A family of four will face an increase on average of £30 per person, for a two weeks' holiday at a 5 star hotel in Turkey - racking up a whopping £120 hike.

Holidaymakers jetting to Turkey next summer will have to dig deeper into their pockets with the announcement of Turkish government's levy.

The tax will be imposed for all tourists aged above 12 years-old, determined by hotel classification.

The Turkish government hopes to raise as much as £350 million from the tax.

A levy was introduced in the Balearic islands of Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca in 2017, of approximately £3.50 per person per night, a move criticised by Hoteliers and tourists.

Tourist taxes in the UK have not been ruled out in 2020 - with Oxford and Edinburgh proposing daily tourist taxes.

And Birmingham have also looked at a possible hotel levy - to aid costs of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the West Midlands.

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ANSWERS Week 790 QUICK ACROSS:

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Nurture; 10 Liven; 11 Inept; 12 Unnerve; 13 Ensure; 15 Aspect; 18 Scuffle; 20 Alibi; 22 Refer; 23 Sapient; 24 Remonstrate.

DOWN: 2 Large; 3 Cluster; 4 Useful; 5 Talon; 6 Obverse; 7 Anniversary; 8 Uncertainty; 14 Shuffle; 16 Scamper; 17 Versus; 19 Forgo; 21 Inert.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Cotton socks; 9 Ocarina; 10 Amour; 11 Knack; 12 Checked; 13 Nobles; 15 Claret; 18 Bonanza; 20 Evade; 22 Least; 23 Stadium; 24 Happy medium.

DOWN: 2 Omaha; 3 Trickle; 4 Nuance; 5 Orate; 6 Knocker; 7 Cock-and-bull; 8 Credit terms; 14 Bandana; 16 Leeward; 17 Ransom; 19 Not up; 21 Adieu.

Cannot be reduced to hypocritical talk (4) Pool’s fun when played in small measure (8) Eager return of the prima donna (4) Ban Clare going out to find a crustacean (8) Winner taking road back over lump of fruit (8,4) New desire to live (6) Fastener for broken petals (6) Must I use loan up at the same time? (12) Ends risk of upsetting American Indians (8) Insect with the right drink (4) Lay a peer out when there’s another day (4,4) Employed when previously owned (4)

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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.

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Sole market control (8) Solicit (7) Astute (6) Notable (10) Nick (5) Engrave with acid (4) Writing desk (10) Crustacean (8) Scent (7) Systematic plan (6) Fireraising (5) Prepare for publication (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. All of the following belonged to which organisation? Mozart, Winston Churchill, Goethe, F.D. Roosevelt, Charlie Chaplin and Cassanova.

2. Which popular sport played all over the world was originally called Poona?

3. The flags of Moldova, Kazakhstan, Serbia and Egypt all feature what object?

4. The Nobel Peace Prize medal depicts three naked men. What are they doing with their hands?

5. In song, who lives in the Greta Garbo home for wayward boys and girls?

6. What word, meaning "Atoning for educability through delicate beauty" when said loud enough always makes you sound precocious?

7. More than a decade after first discovering the new element Ununbium, scientists have just been credited with it's discovery. What does the word Ununbium mean?

8. Which Oscar winning film musical was banned in Burma in 1956, the year it was released?

9. In which city is the revolutionary naval cruiser Aurora located?

10. Vexillology is the study of what?

11. What is the missing city in each of the following song titles? a. TSOP (The sound of ...), b. Witch Queen of, c. By the time I get to, d.

Werewolves of, e. Nightboat to, f. The boy from, g. Midnight in 12. What is Friggaphobia?

13. In which century did the so called 'Little Ice Age' begin in Europe?

14. Which colour of Smartie replaced the blue Smartie in the UK between 2006 and 2008?

15. Weihenstephan is apparently the oldest what in the world?

16. According to most military historians, what does the D stand for in D Day? 17. In 'which' TV series does the nosy neighbour Gladys Kravitz see spells?

18. Which French territory (Territorial Collectivity) is just 25 km off the coast of Canada?

19. One liners. We give you one line from a famous song from the year 1970 and you must tell us the name of the song and the artist that had a hit with that song in the year 1970. a: Now, they're some sad things known to man. b: When no-one else can understand me c: Spend your lives in sin and misery. d: That leads us to who knows where, who knows when e: 'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out.

20. What is the only word that is pronounced in exactly the same way in all modern languages?

Philadelphia (MFSB), b. New Orleans (Redbone), c.

Phoenix (Glen Campbell), d. London (Warren Zevon), e. Cairo (Madness), f. New York City (Manhattan Transfer). g. Moscow (Kenny Ball), 12. The fear of Friday.

13. 14th century, 14. White, 15.

Brewery. 16. Day. 17. Bewitched. 18.

Again - Dionne Warwick. 20. Taxi The Hollies, e: I'll Never Fall In Love d: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother House Of The Rising Sun - Frijid Pink, Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley, c: a Clown - Smokey Robinson, b: The St Pierre and Miquelon. 19. a: Tears Of

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Bird(s) of prey, 4. They are on each others shoulders. 5. Jack. (My Name Is Jack. Manfred Man's Earth Band), 6.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, 7.

One One Two (112 is it's atomic weight), 8. The King and I. 9. St. Petersburg. 10. Flags. 11. a.

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Alienate (8) 8.

Not any (4) 9.

Striking (8) 11. Laudable (12) 13. Sheen (6) 14. Cosset (6) 17. Specifically (12) 20. Hated (8) 21. Japanese mountain (4) 22. Proffered (8) 23. Network (4)

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747 jet abandoned at Valencia airport

By Andrew Atkinson A 747 jumbo jet that has been left idol after being 'abandoned' at Valencia Airport is set to be auctioned - or scrapped.

The 747 is amongst two dozen aircraft at Valencia Airport that will go under the hammer - if their owners do not come forward.

A Valencia Airport spokesperson said: "The authorities are awaiting owners to come forward.

"A set time limit is in place - if aircraft owners do not come forward the planes will be auctioned."

Following the situation at Valencia Airport The Leader researched airports - and looks at the largest Industrial airport in Europe at Teruel, Spain's smallest Provincial capital.

Commercial flights have never been made there. New, serviceable aircraft are stored in Teruel, reportedly ready to fly - awaiting for financial or legal issues to be formally completed.

Aeroplanes are also at Teruel, due to airlines needing to temporarily adjust capacity, cited by fluctuating market conditions.

The airport was built to also hold aircraft from all over the world - no longer in service, temporarily or permanently, with a percentage undergoing maintenance.

Some aircraft have been scrapped, stripped for parts and spares.

Teruel is a high-altitude town in the mountainous Aragon region of eastern Spain. Teruel airport Director Alejandro Ibrahim said: "Since the airport opened we have already welcomed a company testing rocket engines.

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Norwegian doomed - Ryanair CEO O’Leary

By Andrew Atkinson

According to O’Leary, Norwegian management are reportedly having to seek additional funding, and a restructuring of their debt.

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary - whose budget airline company made €1.45billion profit in 2018 - says rival carrier Norwegian is doomed.

Norwegian became favoured in the European global aviation industry for longhaul low-cost (LHLC) model - cutting fares - in a highly competitive market.

Since Norwegian have reportedly switched its strategy from growth to profitability, cutting some long-haul routes, along with management reportedly having to seek additional funding, and a restructuring of debt.

On Norwegian’s business model not viable, O’Leary flagged up their recent action in the sale of five Boeing 737-800 aircraft, to a unit of China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited.

Norwegian said in a statement that the sale is in line with the company’s continued strategy of capitalising on the scale built up over the last few years and the changed focus from growth to profitability.

“They’re now resorting to selling the aircraft, to raise 50 million bucks, which wouldn’t pay the fuel bill for a week," said O'Leary.

"We have been active in the field of drone research and have a pilot training centre here."

"Norwegian is doomed, the business model doesn’t work and they’re saddled now with enormous debts.

Teruel airport's location has a dry continental climate - ideal conditions for aircraft storage - and is an accessible location between Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia.

"It’s only a matter of time before it goes bust,” O'Leary, reportedly said.

O’Leary’s views arrive on the back of air-

lines, including Primera Air and Wow Air, as evidence that the model isn’t viable.

“We do not see LHLC as a threat to incumbents and do not expect the model to survive on its own on the trans-Atlantic market,” research notes from analysts Bernstein said, citing rising costs will lead to increased prices.

The researcher also reportedly claims that cost advantages enjoyed by the LHLC carriers, that enable low prices, are small.

Bernstein also predicts new midsize fuel-efficient aircraft could see the LHLC model successful - where it is easier to operate planes at full capacity - like in Asia.

Ryanair chief executive O’Leary could land a reported €99m

(£88m) bonus, within five years.

O'Leary's current pay and annual bonus will be halved - to a total maximum €1m a year.

O'Leary will have an option to buy 10m shares - at a fixed price of €11.12 a share.

If Ryanair, either record €2bn profit, in any one year by 2024, or should the share price rise above €21, the latter profit on O’Leary’s share options would be worth an estimated €99m.

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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

RNA - The Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1700 (5pm) at CHE LOCO bar/restaurant, El Chaparral urbanization, Torrevieja. For more information please contact Chairman Paul Edwards on 618 644 934, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on

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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.

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Volunteers are unpaid but expenses are met. Email: spainsamsrecruits@outlook.com The Orihuela Costa Drop In Centre is in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

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

Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.15 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. For info see www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in

Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597..

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A COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR VENOUS COMPLAINTS The V Festival of Music

Novarices, a new ‘state of the art’ medical clinic, specialising in the treatment of varicose veins in Torrevieja NOVARICES This new, state of the art, medical clinic in the centre of Torrevieja specialises in the treatment of venous complaints, offering a complete solution for all kinds of varicose or spider veins, ranging from laser treatment to surgery of the affected areas.

Just walk into the clinic, tell us of your condition and let our Vascular surgeons devise the appropriate treatment and solution for your problem.

Novarices is a clinic, directed by Dr. Magaly Anaya, Angiologist and Vascular Surgeon, where we can resolve your circulatory problems.

At Novarices, in addition to the professionals who deal in that speciality, we also provide cutting edge technology which can treat all kinds of varicose veins.

Depending on each individual case and the type of leg infection we can offer a wide range of different treatments to counter any problem.

Microfoam escleroterapy is a painless treatment where the doctor injects a foam substance into the leg in order to cure the affected vein. In accordance with safety standards and procedures, the treatment should be carried out for an average of 4-6 weeks.

Another popular and safe Come along, meet the treatment that has earned the trust of millions of peoVaricose veins are present team and find out more ple is the vascular laser. In in up to 70% of the adult about the services and this procedure the vascular population in Spain and surgeon, points the laser the correct assessment and procedures that we offer. onto the exact spot of the treatment is important. In varicose vein and following many cases venous probits path, cures the affected vein in 1 to 2 sessions. lems can be complicated and while many people consider them to be purely aesthetic they could The other procedure treatment to cure varicose quite easily lead to a more severe vein issue. So veins in the legs is surgery. The operation is only it’s not only a matter of beauty. modestly invasive and must be carried out by a vascular surgeon. A single surgery is needed to Vascular surgery take out each of the affected veins.

Of course the type of treatment to be followed depends on the state of the problem of each individual case, from spider veins which can be cured by a simple laser to severe varicose vein problems which could need a surgical treatment.

The clinic has recently increased the range of services available to its patients. New services that are now available include: Permanent laser hair removal which is also compatible with vascular problems.

Facial and body radiofrequency(R/F) to reaffirm, tone, stimulate the collagen and reduce wrinkles and facial expression lines.

Vascular laser treatment is Microform escleroterapy treatment effective with just one or is completely painless two treatments Photo rejuvenation to revitalise the skin and improve its quality.

So why not come along, meet the team and find out more about the services and the procedures

that we offer. Our prices are extremely affordable and our expertise is without question. So drop in to Novarices now and take advantage of our great offers and promotions.

BENIDORM INFLUENCERS The tourist capital of the region has hired 12 foreign ‘INFLUENCERS’, each with more than a million followers, who will promote the city on social network pages.

All of them have at least a million followers on the Instagram social network, thus generating clicks and more visits to their posts, all focussing on Benidorm, which through this content, will attract many extra tourists.

The goal is to attract potential visitors from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany with travel A spokesman for Visit Benidorm said that for the content that will be posted on Instagram and other campaigns carried out with the 12 influencers, who social networks in the first person, which they say all recently visited the city, the objective is twofold. gives the campaign more crediOn the one hand, it is intended to bility than standard advertising. So far this year more draw on the loyalty markets of great importance such as the The Visit Benidorm Foundation is handling the campaign specif- than 50 ‘influencers’ British, the Irish or the Dutch ically targeting those markets have travelled to the and, on the other, to continue working to publicise Benidorm where potential tourists are of with emerging nations such as most interest, such as the United resort of Benidorm Switzerland, Austria and Kingdom, Ireland, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Denmark.

Germany.

They insist that of the many ways and strategies by which to attract tourists there is one that stands out above the rest in the digital world, the use of the images and messages through influencers who each have hundreds of thousands, of followers on social networks like Instagram.

In total there are 12 people being used in the campaign from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Denmark.

To finance these campaigns, the city has established synergies with local companies to pay for the flights, transfers, accommodation and activities of the visitors as well as the expenses of approximately 700 euros for each influencer. Each of the influencers is provided with all the resources for their stay in the city in exchange for publication on their social media accounts.

So far in 2019, more than 50 influencers have trav-

elled to the resort; a figure that demonstrates Benidorm's commitment to generate content on social networks in order to attract tourists. “They generate credibility in their social networks, and that impact is what we seek. Our direct communication

can be interpreted more as advertising, while everything that influencers show looks more real, because it is in the first person” explains Leire Bilbao, manager of Visit Benidorm.

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San Luis Bowls Club with Sheila Cammack A mixed week for weather (jackets off, & jackets on, against the breeze and occasional showers) and also bowls results.

South Alicante League, Monday 11th November, SL Klingons a good result 8-6, 106 shots-99 away v LM Explorers. Winners: Kevin McKenna, June & Keith Jones 17-12, Ann Holland, Sheila Cammack, Ray Pollock 21-15, Margaret Morrison, Keith Phillips, Neil Morrison 24-17.

SL Trekkers, home v LS Apollos, 5-9, 106 shots114. Winners: Robert Hicks, Derek Barker, Bob Bromley 15-15, Ray Watmough, Judy Carroll, Derrick Cooper 20-15, Shirley Verity, Walter Lang, Jo Pering 31-14.

SL Galaxies, away v MM Toreadors, 2-12, 94 shots-122. Winners: Cas Blay, Allan Lever, Mario Cavilla 22-13.

WINTER LEAGUE Wednesday 13th November, a strange day from the early morning rain, before we travelled north, through the strong squally gusts blowing everything across the green, and then a sudden downpour, just as we thought we were warm and dry! A very hard fought “nip & tuck” match v Javea Green: 2 points-10, 70 shots-90.

Winners: Ros Holmes, Sheila Cammack, June & Keith Jones 21-18. Our Berleen team also had a hard fought game, unfortunately just missing out this time; 0-2, 16-21.

COUNTRY BOWLS with Dennis Wade John Mallet & Den Birkett On Monday the Flamingos were up against the Greenlands Beech.

The weather wasn’t kind with strong gusts of wind playing havoc with everyone’s game, however, the Flamingos came into their own and won on 5 rinks.

Captain Dennis Wade is very proud with the score of 12 – 2 resulting with the Flamingos being on top of the league by 13 points.

Well done to the Flamingos.

On Friday, County Bowls Cubs were host to

Southern League Friday 8th November SL Lions, a hard fought match home v Vistabella Lanzadores, a frustrating result 6-8, 93 shots-113.

Winners: Ann Holland, Sheila Cammack, Russell Marks 23-17, Kath Reid, June & Keith Jones 1812, Bill Webb, Ray Clarke, Peter McEneany 1615.

Monte Mar Bowls & Social Club

SL Tigers, a great result away v Greenlands Oaks 8-6, 95 shots-110. Winners: Shirley Verity, Robert Hicks, Jules Pering 20-14, Ros Holmes, Les Bedford, Bob Bromley 19-17, Walter Lang, Derek Barker, Barry Edwards 19-9, Joe Kocsis, Ralph Jones, Lyndon Johnson 16-15.

Friday saw the Toreadors travelling south to La Manga, the only grass bowling club in the league.

The Toreadors only won on one rink, well done to our grass specialist Jean and Rod Chamberlain, skip Neil Crawford. All our teams were much closer on points than in previous years and no injuries. Shots 83 – 143, Points 2 – 12

SL Jaguars a good result away v CB Cubs, 9-5, 112 shots-103. Winners: Pat Tilley, Chris Lythe, Dave Tilley 22-19, Irene Everett, Vic Slater, Tom Fromson 16-16, Stephen Harfield, Mary Fromson, Steve Rossiter 20-16, Fran Cox, Cas Blay, Neil Cox 30-16.

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Monte Mar Toreadors v La Manga Crusaders

SLBC Open Triples Competition January 3rd-5th.

To enter a team please contact Keith Jones a.s.a.p. : keithjones81@hotmail.com

On Monday the Toreadors were at home to the San Luis Galaxies, this saw a reversal of Friday with the Toreadors winning on all but one rink. Well done Sue Bounds, Howie Williams Rod Chamberlain, Jean Chamberlain, Dave Thomas skip Neil Crawford, Jan Soars, John Hunt skip Keith Young, Wendy Sheridan, Colin Bedford skip Joan Harding, Rita Towle, Chris Harding skip Iain Sheridan. Shots 122 – 94, Points 12 – 2 Galaxies.

We are a competitive but friendly club; you're welcome to join in "Vic's hamper" 10:00/10:30 on Saturday mornings (check chalkboard outside the office & the calendar). For more information & calendar, see SLBC website at: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com We welcome new & experienced bowlers; come along & see us, or for more information contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691 903 773.

Monte Mar Matadors were at home to La Siesta Golds and won on all six rinks, well done to Lynne Armmitage, Danny King skip Ronnie Cairns, Sheila Roberts, Bill Judd ship Phil Goble, Pauline Merry, Alan Ashbury skip Chris Merry, Gina Hindle, George Houghton skip Margaret Finlayson, Harry

San Luis Jaguars. The day started well but the wind came back making for a cold second half. The Cubs fought hard against their opponents but in the end the Jaguars won the battle and finished with a score of 9 – 5.

Overall shots were 112 – 103 to the Jaguars.

In the afternoon, although cold and windy the Country Bowls Geckos marched up for an away match at Vista Bella to play against the Picadors.

Having just attained the top position in the league, the squad arrived at their venue with a grit and determination to overcome the weather, the difficult conditions and their opponents.

Emerald Isle Bowls Cub by Elwyn Morris Titans started the week off at home against San Miguel Alsatians, and had a fine 11-3 win, aggregate of 168-71, winners were D Jones M Breen A M Robertson 53-5 S Kavanagh G Odell D Close 24-8, J Pooley J Gregory M Odell, 23-7, S Johnson K Jolliffe D Gerrard 33-9, A Miles M Veale B Kavanagh drew 18-18 all Moonrakers played at Greenlands Sycamores and they got beaten 2-12, aggregate of 88-109, Winners, S Bosworth S Wickens T Harris 25-12 Saturns travelled to Vistabella Eagles and they lost 4-10 aggregate of 97-102, N Prior T Yeo J McGregor 20-9, K John R Andrews E Sheppard 18-18 L Bath P Horton D Martin 17-17 Emerald Isle played at home on Wed against Vistabella in the Winter league and were beaten 2-10 aggregate of 86-92. Winners were Rhodes A Miles C Smyth J Smyth 26-12 Cavaliers travelled to Mazarron Miners and had a fine 9-5 win, aggregate was all square at 113-113, winners were J Pooley J Gregory C Lindgren 23-14, P Heaney C Smyth J Smyth 22-16, S Johnson G Farrington P Coffey 21-17, A Miles M Veale B Kavanagh 20-18 Claymores were at home against La Siesta Golds and had a fine 12 -2, aggregate 109-79 win. Winners were C Thomas T Dix M Thomas 25-12, H Rhodes M Whitelock P Dix 20-12, M Riley J Westall T Roche 20-13 A Brown G Ponsford S Westall 13-10, L Freeman B Eldred E Bennett 16-15 Roundheads played at home against La Marina Seagulls and they slipped to a 410 aggregate 80-116 defeat, winners were K John R Andrews E Sheppard 22-14, N Prior T Yeo J Bright 17-13.

Outlaws went to play at Greenlands Elms and they had a great 8-6 aggregate 10899 win, winners were K Sodenlund K Holliman M Willicott 24-11, B Taylor S Wickens T Harris 19-17, S Bosworth T Culpin J Simpson 26-16 Remember SAPS every Sat at 13-30, 2 hours bowling with shoes and bowls supplied with coaching if needed and all for 5 Euros.

The games were hard fought, with the Picadors being on their home green, the Geckos had to fight with all their might for every point. After a very hard afternoon of bowling, the Geckos once again showed their metal and true grit.

They fought to a win on 4 rinks, forced a draw on one rink and very narrowly lost on the last end on just one rink.

The final score was a very creditable 11- 3 to the Geckos and 114 shots to 100 in their favour too. Well done the Geckos.

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Dobson, Steve Hindle skip Jan Gatward, Tanya Oliver, Tracey Houghton skip Jack Burrell.

Shots 109 – 79, Points Matadors 14 – 0 Golds.

On a cold Monday morning the Matadors were away to San Miguel Dalmatians. We only managed to win on one rink but two rinks had tight games. Well done to Lynne Armitage, Danny King skip Ronnie Cairns.

Shots Matadors 86 – 118 Dalmatians.

Points Matadors 2 – 12 Dalmatians.

WINTER LEAGUE - Monte Mar v Quesada We expected a hard game against Quesada but we won on two rinks and drew on one well done to the winning rinks Jan Gatward, Cliff Norris, John Hunt skip Barry Watson, After the game we all enjoyed a carvery and a few drinks at the Belfry.

Shots 80 – 91, Points Monte Mar 5 – 7 Quesada.

For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on facebook.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE - Friday 15th November DIVISION A El Rancho Mustangs Greenlands Oaks La Marina Sharks Mazarron Miners San Luis Lions

118 110 106 113 93

San Luis Lions Emerald Isle Cavaliers El Rancho Mustangs Vistabella Lanzadores Quesada Swallows La Marina Sharks San Miguel Bulldogs Greenlands Oaks San Luis Tigers Mazarron Miners

San Miguel Alsatians were home to Emerald Isle Titans losing 3 - 11 (71 shots to 168) the winning triple were Ken Hope, Brian Allen and Lynn Greenland 24 - 17.

San Miguel Dalmations were home to Monte Mar Matadors winning 12 - 2 (118. Shots to 86) best winning triple Iris Cutting, Bill Knight and Frank Scothern 24 - 7.

On Friday San Miguel Boxers were home to La Manga Crusaders winning 14 - 0 (173 shots to 58) best winning triple were Marilyn Shatwell, Pete Masters and Gerald Shatwell 38 - 6.

San Miguel Bulldogs were away to La Marina Sharks losing 4 - 10 (80 shots to 106) best winning triple were Anita Brown, Brian Allen and Lynn Greenland 20 - 5.

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 info contact President Stuart Hemmings on 965 72 0461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965 02 0492.

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Diff 111 85 18 110 118 -64 -75 -9 -78 -216

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Pts 58 53 52 50 46 43 34 32 30 20

DIVISION B Em Isle Claymores La Siesta Blues Montemar Toreadors San Miguel Boxers Vistabella Picadors

109 126 80 173 100

By Barry Jones On Monday San Miguel Beagles were away to Quesada Pearls, losing 3 - 11, (78 shots to 126) the winning triple were Jim McCarline, Val Hignett and David Johnson 21 - 14.

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(12) (13) (4) (14) (3)

La Siesta Golds (2) Montemar Matadors (1) Greenlands Cedars (10) La Manga Crusaders (0) Country B Geckos (11)

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W D 22 2 23 0 20 1 18 1 18 2 17 2 16 1 15 1 14 2 11 0

L Diff 12 108 13 138 15 68 17 3 16 62 17 -47 19 -6 20 -103 20 -73 25 -150

79 73 108 58 114

Pts 55 54 51 43 42 42 37 35 34 23

DIVISION C Country Bowls Cubs Em Isle Roundheads Greenlands Elms Quesada Swans Vbella Conquistadors

103 80 99 128 99

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

(5) (4) (6) (10) (6)

San Luis Jaguars La Marina Seagulls Em Isle Outlaws El Rancho Broncos Greenlands Ash

(9) (10) (8) (4) (8)

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

W 28 25 22 21 18 13 9 12 14 11

Pts 68 63 54 52 40 28 28 27 26 25

D 0 3 2 1 0 0 4 1 1 2

L 8 8 12 14 18 23 23 23 21 23

Diff 254 160 124 100 -69 -77 -142 -118 -127 -105

112 116 108 82 117

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Vistabella Bowls With Montestan Congratulations to all you bowlers braving the winds ! Who said jacks do not have biases !

This week started well on Sunday with Vistabella beating Javea Green 11 – 5 in the Premier 20 match followed up by the Eagles on Monday winning 10 – 4 against the Emerald Ilse Saturns with 102 shots to 94.

The Drivers had a very close battle away with the La Marina Pathfinders losing 5 – 9 just 3 shots from a draw at 103 to 106. To top these results the Albatrosses won at home to Greenlands Maples 10 – 4 with 116 shots to 98 a good win.

On Wednesday the Winter League saw Vistabella away to Emerald Ilse winning 2 – 10 and 86 shots to 92. Sponsored by Laguna Tavern Entre Naranjas.

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Friday was a good and a bad day . A good day for the Lanzadores winning away to San Luis Lions 8 – 6 with shots 113 to 93. Not so good for the Drivers losing to Country Bowls Geckos 11 – 3, the score not showing some very tight games shots 100 – 114. The Conquistadores did better just losing 6 – 8 at home to Greenland’s Ashes shots 99 to 117.

How about coming and have a go at bowling we would be pleased to see you. We can arrange a free session and lesson .

You could get hooked it’s a fabulous game and a very sociable one you’ll meet lots of new friends.

Also bowlers are most welcome, we have a brand new green and are looking for new members.

Please contact: Club Captain - David Jenkins pacadasu@yahoo.com or Charlie Watkins charlieatpathways@yahoo.co.uk

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On Monday the Pintos played host to Quesada Diamonds with a rather blustery wind making bowling rather difficult. But both sides played some good bowls, with many close matches, that could have gone either way, we were in good company though and all seemed to enjoy the match.

The Pintos came out on top though taking the rinks by 4 to 2 and the overall shots.

The Raiders had a Bye. On Friday the Mustangs entertained Quesada Swallows on a sunny morning with a rapidly developing cold wind, which seemed to chill the bones and made the bowls difficult with its changing strength. But both teams kept their spirits high, though some including myself needed an extra jacket to warm up the muscles.

We did however have a splendid morning, the Mustangs ended with the upper hand taking the rinks by 4 to 2 and the overall shots by just 3 shots. Ann C Taylor, Denise Morgan and Bob Morgan 21-15.

Barbara Jones, Malc Sykes and Bob Taylor 22-14. Diane Yates, Sheila Cox and Richard Lee 38-13. Val Ryder, Mick Cox Henry Ryder 7-34. Sarah Taylor, John Richards and Jim Gracie 8-24. Irene Thomson, Jim Taylor, Eddie Thomson 22-15.

Meanwhile the Broncos were away to another Quesada team, the Swans and played well to come away with 2 rinks and we must always remember that whether you win or lose depends as much on your opponents as yourselves. Gaynor John, David Baker and Brian Harris 5-42.

Dolly Ford, Sue Ziepe and Marion Haynes 13-19. Janet Wright, Debbie Ham and Steve Ziepe 18-13. Ngaio Baldwin.

Pete Baldwin and Ron Greenstreet 16-20.

Brian Gilham, Gary Dunstone and David Wright17-13. Peter Blackburn, Paul Durham and Rob Clark 13-21 .

For info contact Sheila Cox at: micksheilacox@gmail.com

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The Blues (Division B) welcomed Emerald Isle Claymores to La Siesta which resulted with the Blues winning 8-6 (Shots 108-99). Rinks won; Val & Tony Dalton, Pat Reilly (20-12). Pat Harman, Brian Gardiner & Jean Cooper (21-15). Tricia Reilly, Florence & Mike Edward's (19-15). All the other games went very close, with one of the rinks only losing by a single shot.

Also, in Division B the Golds were hosted by Montemar Matadors where the Golds played well in defeat and weren't able to pick up any points despite having three of the rinks losing by a marginal amount of only one shot, with another rink battling from being well behind to get within two going into the last end. (Shots 79-109).

In the Enterprise Division the Apollos travelled only a few Kilometres down the road to play a local derby against the Trekkers at San Luis which the Apollos gained a 9-5 win (Shots 114-106). Winning rinks; Ramsey Sinclair, Norman Adcroft & George Richardson (24-14). Dave Davies, Tony Dalton & Vic Mahomet (2514). Pat Harman, Brian Gardiner & Jean Cooper (21-12).

Pat Reilly’s team were not giving up and wanted the two points, but it ended with both teams having to share the spoils (15-15).

An away game for the Pioneers against Greenlands Chestnuts in the Voyager Division which they lost 5-9, Dave Laverick’s team played well with the game finishing (15-15) and having to share the points with the opponents. Both teams showed a good attitude throughout the game, and some of the rinks could have gone either way as it shows on the overall total (Shots 88-89). Rink winners; Alan Carr, Derick Smith & Ros Stockell (19-13).

Rod Edgerton, Wendy & Alan Ralph (18-6).

Being on a high from last week’s win La Siesta (Winter League) travelled north to play BBC hoping to bring back another win, and with a couple of games going very close, they were unfortunate only to be able to win on one of the rinks 2-10 (Shots 62-100). Well done to rink winners; Sheila Millward, Val Dalton, Trish & Pat Reilly (18-17). Good play by all, there is always next week.

If interested in joining this friendly club, just call Jim or Lyn on 690190523 or pop in and talk to the President (George) or Club Captain (Sue).

Greenlands Bowls Club

by Dave Webb

In the South Alicante League, The Maples were at home to Vistabella Albatrosses. Final score, shots for 98 shots against - 116. Points for - 4 against - 10. Best winning rink were, Lyn Morris, Jeff Hier, skip Tom Hill. 23 shots to 10. The Beech were away to Country Bowls Flamingoes. Final score, Shots for - 82 shots against - 109. Points for, 2 against 12. Winning rink were - June Whitworth, Peter Ayres, skip David Whitworth. 15 shots to 12.

The Chestnuts fared better at home to La Siesta Pioneers. Final score, Shots for - 89 shots against - 88. Points for 9, against - 5. Best winning rink were - Derek Hart, Ronnie Stansfield. Skip Tony Hodges.

23 shots to 7.

In the Discovery Division, the Sycamores were at home to Emerald Isle Moonrakers. Final score - Shots for, 109 shots against, 88. Points for, 12. Points against, 2. Best winning rink (Again) were, Geraldine Fisher, Bert Ewart, skip Gordon Fisher. 29 shots to 7. Well done.

In the Winter League, our opponents were El Cid. Final score, 76 110. Points 2-10. Winning rink were Geraldine Fisher, Bert Ewart, Chris Dewar, skip Gordon Fisher. 28 shots to 17.

On Friday in the C Div, the Elms played Emerald Isle. Final score, Shots for 99. Against, 108. Points for, 6. Against, 8. Best winning rink, Doreen Watt, Debbie Perryman, skip Graham Watt. 19-11.

The Oaks played San Luis Tigers, final score was, shots 110 - 94.

Points, 6 - 8. Best winning rink were - Zoe Wilcock, Margaret Dewar, skip Ann Eagle. 26 shots to 7.

The Sycamores were at home to Emerald Isle Moonrakers. Final score, Shots for 109, against 88. Points 12 -- 2. Best winning rink were - Geraldine Fisher, Bert Ewart, skip Gordon Fisher.29 shots to 7.

The Ash played Vistabell Conquistadors, final score, shots for - 117 against - 99. Points - 8 -- 6. Best winning rink were Jean Giddings, Carol Gray, skip Dave Giddings. 26 shots to 7.

Enquiries please contact Club Secretary Chris Dewar on 698 418 987 or please visit - greenlands-bowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub

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MATCH RESULTS FOR WEEK 7 - 14 NOVEMBER Division 1 Las Rosas Bullies Tipsy Toad Toppers Trinity Pirates Chemies Loungers

9-3 7-5 4-8 2 - 10

Tipsy Toad Tiaras Hi Life Legends Ale House Lads Hub Hyenas

Division 2 Hub Hellraisers Ale House Chicks Pint Depot Jesters Hi Life Hi Ho

9-3 3-8 2 - 10 9-3

Pint Depot Queens Milos Bar CC's Flyers Chemies Chicks

Inter-Division Match El Capitan

11 - 1

Trinity Panthers

The twelfth match was a real belter, Sierra 3x100, 125, taking the first leg on D8, Rouffignac 140, 137, levelling on D18. An edgy D5 from Sierra gave the visitors their eighth leg, both players earning MOTM awards. On any other night Wing would have earned the accolade, with 3x100 and five winning doubles, bad luck Mr Wing.

Hyenas notched up their sixth consecutive victory this season over hosts the Loungers. A slow start from both, only two tons, the finishing however was sound, Lee Holtham D9, and Paul Durrant D16, D2, giving the Hub a comfortable lead after the triples.

Chemies hotshots Graham Robertson 100,140, and Billy Dolling 100 D4, did their upmost to stem the tide in the opening pair, but Holtham and Durrant 2x100, 125, D10, D20, held out for 0-4. Cyril Harrison and Simon Williams 120, DD10, D20 added another without reply. Bob Taylor D16 and Joe Miller D11 made it six to nothing.

180- Terry Brindley Las Rosas Division 1 El Capitan Hub Hyenas Las Rosas Bullies Trinity Pirates Tipsy Toad Toppers Ale House Lads Hi Life Legends Chemies Loungers Tipsy Toad Tiaras

P 6 7 6 7 6 6 6 6 6

F 61 56 42 37 32 32 32 30 14

A 11 28 30 47 40 40 40 42 58

Pts 12 12 10 5 5 4 4 4 0

Division 2 CC's Flyers Milo's Bar Hi Life Hi Ho Trinity Panthers Pint Depot Jesters Hub Hellraisers Ale House Chicks Chemies Chicks Pint Depot Queens

6 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6

53 55 53 46 39 27 18 21 18

19 28 31 26 33 45 48 46 54

12 11 9 8 8 4 2 1 1

At long last this week the Ale House showed the form they are capable of. Their 20+ ton haul was reflected in the score line at the Trinity venue, who themselves found the T20 regularly. lt was, however, the visiting " Lads " who got off to a flyer, taking all three triples via Andre Wing D12, in the first D12 in the third, Ben Lane D20 in the second. Trinity reduced the deficit in the next, Ron Chadwick D7 and Paul Cripwell D19, overcoming Alan Havelock 2x100, 140 and the free scoring Dario Sierra D20, 2-1.

Karl Mallinson D5 and Wing 100, D20 made it 0-4 for the Lads.

Brian Nash 2x100, 95, D4 and skipper Yvonne Rouffignac D8 got back to within two at the break.

Havelock continued his excellent form with a 2-0 bashing of Martin Hastings 153, with 2x100, 95 and D4, D17. Chadwick D8, D20, kept the Pirates in the hunt, only for Christian Boorman 2x100, D1,D3 to ensure at least a draw. Jeff Ward 100 hit D16 for the third leg against

Some tasty Chemies fayre followed before Alex Nikolov wrapped up the match on D10, opponent Jimmy Mackay 116, 100, just failing to take the tie to three legs. Gareth Bevan had the unenviable task of facing an in form Robertson 125, 100, D2, but coped well and enjoying some good fortune hitting 116, 140 plus the winning doubles both on D20. Dolling unusually had trouble this week finding theT20, doubles were however easier as D20 and D5, registered Chemies first leg. Joe Cuyt couldn't get going against Durrant who took both legs D2, D20, for 1-9.

Chief host Mark Sommerville added a second point for his side with D10, D19, Miller sitting on a double after 2x100 and a second leg D10. Taylor made it ten for the Hyenas playing Jack Morris 100, with a best of the night 90 out, T18, D18, plus 100, 121. Robertson and Durrant were mentioned in MOTM despatches.

The Toppers welcomed back Andy Rutter this week for his first match this season along with side-kick Paul Miller. Andy showed them what they had been missing, taking them to 1-0 lead on D14.

Landlord Andy Gildea backed him up in the 2nd triples and Graham Solomons in the 3rd. Rutter was back with some impressive scoring in the first pairs 123, 100, 140 but it was partner Lee Maiden that did the important stuff, D1, D4 this time.

The Toppers were swaggering on a 5 - 0 lead when Captain Roger Phipps of HMS Legends poked them in the eye with D15 and D5 to give them something to think about over their mustard chicken.

Wishing to make a name for himself on his brief sojourn in Iberia, Rutter counter attacked in his singles against Lofty Les Adams.

They both scored superbly, clocking up 10 ton pluses between them, Les achieving an 18 darter but Rutter stealing the show D10, and a 112 out on T20-20-D16. Solomons then dispensed with Steve Monk Dalton on his favourite D16 twice with good scoring from both.

Perhaps a little over-confident from things thus far, the Toppers mistakenly took their foot off the pedal and one by one, the Legends came back at them taking the last 4 singles in succession with some great play from new signings - Shana Van Nieuwenhoven and Joeri Molenberghs, both holding previous world rankings. MOTMGraham Solomons and Roger Phipps

Tucked away in the back streets of San Miguel, seven 'Bullies' lurked in wait for the arrival of the Tairas...when they eventually found a parking space. Four drive rounds at least gave them the lay of the land in case they needed a quick getaway.

An unimpressive first triples gave the Bullies a head start when Steph Simpson checked out 5-D5 despite a 114 from Pat Schofield to whittle the Tiaras down too. Captain 'Windy' de Lacy evened things up in the next triples with a 117 and a D12 out. The Bullies took the next 5 games in succession, Terry Brindley getting a 180 and Steph Simpson a 174 but all games going down to a finish for both sides with Lesley Eagles getting a 3-darter check-out as the only evidence of the Tiaras efforts in the pairs. A chorizo beany stew was served at the halfway stage- not necessarily the best choice for the flatulent captain of the Tiaras - but none the less well received.

Wendy Hayward scooped a 2-1 win over Alan 'Elbow' Charmian 117, D4, D20 but then Elizabeth Cowan, Pat and Lesley were all robbed of further victories, succumbing 2-1 a piece in their singles against John Spencer, Terry and Super Mario Garcia. The last laugh was had by the Tiaras as de Lacy took the final game D2, 20-D20 against Brother Antonio. A total of 27 legs played showed that is was a closely fought contest and could very easily have been a draw.

MOTM for the Bullies was awarded to Terry for his 180 and general cuddliness and jointly to Lesley Eagles for her high scoring and Sharon Marshall for playing with her left hand, in a good deal of pain from her broken right arm.

The Hellraisers hosted the Pint Depot Queens and knew from previous experience it was going to be a long but enjoyable night. Rachel Broadhead took the first treble for the visitors with a D2 but newbie Ann Taylor pulled it back for the Hellraisers with a convincing D17.

Lorraine Cox put the Queens ahead again with D18 and teammate Jeanette Crooks throwing an impressive 106.

All the doubles went to the Hellraisers with Cheryl McGlynn throwing 75, 72 and 95 to get the scores down for partner Ann to finish on D1; the youngster Paige McCarthy winning the D1 battle and Jan Hassall checking out on D3. Could the Hellraisers smell success or was that just the delicious pasta bolognaise that Cheryl had prepared?

On to the first single and Paige McCarthy threw an impressive 124 and 74 but lost the epic D1 battle to Queen Rachel Broadhead.

Undeterred, the Hellraisers kept their cool with Alison Scammell finishing on a D4, then Jan Hassell D13 and Ann Taylor clinched the match with a D1. Cheryl McGlynn and Sue Spiers both delivered D1 finishes after midnight to make it a 9-3 victory for the home team.

MOTMs Paige McCarthy and Rachel Broadhead.

P.L.L. Christmas Mixed Pairs Hi Life Hi Ho regular and director of P.L.L. the locksmiths, Paul Lock, is supporting this year’s competition at the New Tavern, San Miguel on Thursday 19th December. This coincides with the leagues Christmas break, resuming on January 9th.

All team captains now have entry forms. Pairs may be matched with other teams from within the league or non-participating husbands / wives. No federation players.

Entry fee is 5euro per pair to be in by December 6th to the Euronics showroom, El Galan. Prizes down to semi-finals, highest checkout, most 180,s (or any) and daftest outfit. Fancy dress optional but not obligatory.

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Oriolan Sport Gala - Fortius Awards 2019 Athlete of the year Carmen Marco

El Plantio2 Golf Society Seven members competed in El Plantio 2 Golf Society's Medalford held on 12th November. It was nearly an all O'Brien family affair for the prizes, with Mike Williams playing well to claim two of them on offer.

Nearest the pins – Hole 2, Janice O'Brien, Hole 5, Mike Williams.

Second place, Handicap 11.8, Mike Williams – 13.1 shots.

First place, Handicap 10.9, Paddy O'Brien – 12.5 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 9 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.

Pictured above, from L to R: Mike Williams, Paddy O'Brien and Janice O'Brien .

Cup of cheer for Courtyard A

By Andrew Atkinson The Courtyard A Los Montesinos got the upper hand against Micky's Bar - racking up a 5-3 victory in the Torrevieja Winter Pool Cup. Terreza suffered a 8-1 heavy defeat against Murphy's Bar; RT2 went down to a narrow 5-4 defeat against Dubliners.

Porterhouse gained a comfortable 6-3 win against Mi Sol, to go into the next round. Perro Negro suffered a 6-3 defeat against Fire Station GW. Irish Abbey chalked up a 6-3 win against The George; Iglesias B edged through, following a 5-4 nailbiting win against Sackos.

Britannia A also edged through, with a 5-4 victory against Santana B. Sports Bar overcame Vista 6-3; Oasis gained a 6-3 win against Santana A, with Fire Station BW going into the next round, with a 52 win against Casa Ventura.

Byes: Britannia B, Iglesias A, The Courtyard B, Marina Bar and JP's (Hoggies).

Carp-R-Us report Carp-R-Us fished the final round of the Autumn Series on the Eden stretch of the Segura.

Two weeks ago this stretch produced its best weights for a number of years but this week it was back to the way it fished the last couple of years. First was Steve Fell with 4.30kg from peg 14 caught on feeder and corn. Second was Roy Dainty with 2.00kg from p3g

6, third was Doug Hornblow with 1.90kg (peg 11) and fourth was Richard Crawshaw (peg 10) with 0.80kg.This meant that Richard Crawshaw and Steve Fell tied the series with 159 points, with Dave Sutton third.

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

THE Councillor for Sports Victor Bernabéu has announced the winners of the Fortius awards - 13 categories and four special awards which will be presented during the celebration of the Oriolan Sport Gala on November 29, at the Caja Mediterráneo Foundation Auditorium at 8pm.

"We want to recognise and reward annually the work and the most relevant sporting merits of different athletes", said Bernabéu.

"As well as organisations and people linked to the sport within the municipality of Orihuela with the Fortius Awards", said Bernabéu.

"The event has the main objective of publicly valuing the effort, dedication and delivery - and ultimately - all the values that the sport entails”, he added.

The award for the athlete of the year goes to Carmen Marco, who is currently preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The athlete with functional diversity of the year is Carlos Sarrías, the adapted cyclist winner of the Spanish Cup, in category MC1.

The popular athlete of the year is triathlete Esteban Ortuño, champion of the Mediterranean Triathlon Circuit, of the Under 23 and Open categories.

Up and coming athlete of the year is regional champion Aymen Smaili Miri.

The coach of the year is Joaquín J. Rocamora (Handball), coach of the Spanish Champions in the Women's Youth category (Valencian Community Team).

The Fortius prize for the team of the year will be awarded to Orihuela C.F, after they gained promotion from the Tercera (Valencia Regional) Division to the National Division 2nd B. The award for the club or Sports Association of the year goes to Orihuela Rugby Club, on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.

The event of the year will highlight the Orihuela Race Against Pancreatic Cancer, organized by the Department of Sports, the Spanish Association of Pancreatology (AESPANC) and the Association of Pancreatic Cancer (ACAPAN).

The most recent running of the event in Orihuela in 2018 was a record - with more than 4,700 walkers and runners - surpassing cities, including Alicante, Bologna/Milan.

The Fortius Prize for the education category, highlighted by the support and promotion of sport, goes to Rosa Cerezo, Physical Education teacher at the CEIP Andrés Manjón, where she has worked for 28 years.

In the category of sports manager of the year, the winner will is Francisco Sánchez, sports director of the Granada Club de Fútbol.

The orrganisation highlighted for its support and promotion of sport goes to Chiringuitos del Sol, in recognition of its work on the beaches of Orihuela.

The award for Sports journalist - for the support and promotion of

La Marina Bowls by Barry Latham Lorita would like to thank everyone involved in making the Table Top Sale the success it was. We made 400 euro. Well done. Don’t forget to put your names down for the Christmas Dinner.

The Pathfinders found their way home in the Discovery Div by beating Vistabella Drivers 9 – 5. The match score was very close 108 – 106 to us. Close for Dave Hadaway winning 16 – 15 with great help from Desna Lowe and Geoff Halfhide. Garth Slater was joined by Lesley Joynes and Reg Jackson to win 21 - 18 while John Rae and his merry men namely Dave McGaw and Mick Fitzgerald won 23 – 14. Mike Lowe, Norman Ship and Alan Wilcox had a good draw 19 apiece.

Equally the Explorers had a close match against San Luis Klingons who clung onto their 106 – 99 for an overall win 8 – 6. Good to see my old International buddies Russel and Keith still performing.

Captain Spencer , Phil Pape and the Ann Stone won 19 – 13.

Shirley Hadaway helped by Margaret McLaughlin and Roger Stacey won 21 – 17 and Alex Whyte had a really close game winning by one shot with Steve Douglas and Jim Reeves backing up nicely.

Winter League saw us play at home against Bonalba where we had

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sport - to Antonio Peñalver, for his 30 years of profession in the media in the sports facet, currently the director of the Vega Baja Digital Sport Media.

The 'Fortius-Bernardo Ruiz' prize for a career in sport goes to the Taekwondist Pedro González Blanco, after more than 45 years as coach and trainer of the sport.

Among the four special Fortius Awards, the Department of Sports will also honour Radio Orihuela-Cadena Ser for its 40 years of broadcasting and promotion of sport, as well as its collaboration in numerous sporting events and activities, and the 3D digital medium Vega Baja.

The Tragamillas Athletics Club, for its contribution to energizing and promoting sport, highlighting its volunteer work and partnership in municipal and solidarity events.

A special mention also goes to CD La Murada, after their promotion to Preferente and, above all, for its social work within the municipality and in the Oriolana district.

Also a mention goes to 'La Rutika', for its vocation in the promotion of sport, as a means of promoting healthy and physical activity.

The award for the athlete of the year goes to Carmen Marco, who is currently preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

mixed fortunes with some rinks winning heavily while others lost in the same manner therefore we lost the overall by quite a small margin. Barbara Forshaw, Shirley Hadaway (Thanks for stepping in, straight from hospital), Wendy Latham and Mike Stone winning 20 – 6. Don Fowkes skipped Garth Slater, Jean Fowkes and Kathy Manning (Happy Birthday) to a great 31 – 12 victory.

Friday’s Div A victory for the Sharks at home to San Miguel and some good rink results. Don and Jean Fowkes plus Ron Maiden had a comfortable 21 – 10 win while Shirley Hadaway, Jim Reeves and Anne Stone (Can’t believe she did again) won eaily 23 – 11.

Maureen Kidd, Mike Surch and Barbara Forshaw had a close fought game coming out the winners by one shot. Good on you.

The top winning rink for this match were Cliff Rawlinson, Wendy Latham and Kath Manning with a score of 27 – 9. Will Tom get in next week????

Another 10 – 4 win came from the Seagulls over at E I against the Poundheads. Well done. And again some good high scores including Mike and Desna Lowe plus Norman Ship with a 21 – 6 win.

Not to be outdone Garth Slater, Paul Tregoing and Mo Taylor won very well 28 – 5. A bit closer were John Rae, Dave McGaw and Reg Jackson 21 – 14 and closer still with 19 -16 were Dave O’Sullivan, David and Lesley joynes.

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Capt. Fernando steers Monte in promotion bid

By Andrew Atkinson CD Montesinos are set to bounce back to the Valencia 1st Regional G8 at the first attempt under the captaincy of Fernando - but his feet are firmly on the ground.

"Amongst my biggest achievements in football was promotion with the club in the 2016-17 season - with it being my home town - and as captain."

"In contrast, the biggest disappointment was suffering relegation last season," said Fernando, who has been at the Los Montesinos, Alicante based club since the age of eight.

Fernando, 32, who has also tasted promotion during his spell with Torrevieja youth, in the third division, began playing football, aged six.

"At the age of eight I joined Los Montesinos," said Fernando, who remained there, until he was 11.

Talisman Fernando has also played at CD Montesinos, Almoradi, Elche, Torrevieja and Orihuela, during a career spanning over 2 decades.

"I returned to CD Montesinos, aged 24, eight seasons ago," said Fernando, who says the biggest influence in his career was ex-Monte coach Carlos.

Poor performance from Orihuela Costa Veteranos

This season CD Montesinos are under the helm of coach Jesus Santander, and Photo of Fernando courtesy Fernando said: Full Monte Supporters Club "Hopes are high for the 2019-20 season. Jesus has managed to create a great technical staff, and a very good background staff."

The visitors took advantage of the prevailing wind and eased into a comfortable first half lead. With the score at 1-4 the home team then had a player sent off for a late tackle with most in the ground expecting a yellow to be shown. Some theatrics by the Torrevieja player didn’t help however and a red was produced from the referees pocket.

Monte see themselves at the top of the 2nd Regional table: "We have started well, and we have to continue working hard.The aim is to be as high as possible and see where we are at the end of the season," said the Real Madrid fan.

Fernando, who also has interests in motorcycling, tennis and basketball, along with being a general football fanatic, said: "We will not get carried away. Our feet remain firmly on the ground."

Fernando, who relaxes away from football, dining with his wife and friends, said: "We aren't shouting from the rooftops."

Next week Monte stalwart Dmitry talks exclusively to The Leader.

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Golf Equipment - Gloves Golf equipment can be expensive and there are certain golfing consumables that you will purchase repeatedly such as golf balls, tee pegs and golf gloves.

We have discussed which type of golf balls to use to suit your golf in previous articles but not yet discussed golf gloves.

These can be expensive these days and although you can get bargain gloves from outlets such as Decathlon and Sports Direct or from the internet, generally you get what you pay for.

Assuming you have paid circa €15 for a golf glove just how do you make it last longer so that you get your monies worth?

Here are a few tips: Practice on the range with an older glove.

Store the glove flat and in a plastic sleeve when not in use.

Take the glove off between shots.

Wash the glove in a washing machine with other items of the household wash with a soft detergent.

Check the glove for ‘wear markings’ because if the wear pattern is on the palm you could have a problem with your grip or have handle of the incorrect size and if the wear pattern is under the thumb you could be gripping to hard.

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Questions to be answered Oroihuela Costa Vets 2 - 11 Torrevieja Vets Orihuela Costa Veteranos looked short of confidence in windy conditions as they took on Torrevieja Veteranos at the CDM Playa Flamenca.

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authority on the game extending their lead to 2-6 by halftime.

The second half turned into a painful exercise of chase the ball for the home team with the visitors controlling the game with the extra man advantage.

After a glut 2nd half goals the game ended 2-11 in favour of Torrevieja not before a 2nd red was shown to the home team this time for dissent.

Goal Scorer: Runar Olafsson 2

Torrevieja with their numerical advantage then stamped their

Las Ramblas Golf Society

by Peter Reffell

There couldn’t have been a closer result in Monday’s ‘best 2 scores from 4 with all counting on the par 3s’. With 100 points and winning on countback were Ron Luffman, Graham Murray, Mike Chapman and Nora Betts. In second place and just losing out on the back 9 it was Nick Campbell, Reg Akehurst, Yvonne Phipps and Hendrick Oldenziel.

It went to countback again in Wednesday’s Stableford. Dean Tracey took first place with 36 points beating a very handsome local golf correspondent with a better back nine (and I missed a very short putt on the 18th!)

Sorry no ‘photo of Dean available at time of going to print so I’ve included Dick instead. Trevor Pullyblank picked up the bronze medal with 35 points. Just one ‘2’ today which was carded by Pat Cassidy (who went home with more money than the winner!)

Well, with so many of the games this week being close, our winners in Friday’s 6x6x6 won by a

country mile! With 87 points it was Alan Douglas, Richard Connock, Jan Svendsen and Albert who beat runners up Olga Douglas, John Drakesmith, John Dobson and Allen McClusky by a clear 10 points.

Por ultimo, for anyone thinking of changing their sport, Don Carter once commented, ‘One of the advantages bowls has over golf is that you seldom lose a bowling ball’.

Pues hasta la semana que viene

Italian coaching role for San Javier star Marta

By Andrew Atkinson Spain World Cup player, San Javier, Murcia born ladies football star Marta Penalver has been coaching youths in Italy.

"The first provincial grouping took place at the weekend - our first kicks," said Marta, 27, who played for Spain in the 2015 World Cup, formerly at Roldan, plays for Futsal Florentia in Serie A in Italy.

"Some of the children were having their first coaching lesson and game," said Marta, coaching at the Spazio Reale centre.

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Thader punished for defensive lapses Thader CD................1 FB Redovan CF..........3

This was the game that all Thader fans had been waiting for, but alas it all went pear shaped.

During the summer, manager David Saez left Thader to join Redovan, taking a number of players with him. Of those, Miki, Javi, Hector and May were all in the starting line up for this local derby grudge match.

Thader meanwhile welcomed back captain Lloyd, Vicente and Victor, although leading scorer Rafa Gomez was still sidelined through injury. To add extra spice to the match, Thader's newly appointed manager Joaquin Mas was making his debut.

Following last weeks defeat at Horadada, Thader's board wasted no time in sacking Jon Ortega, whose record of 9 points out of a possible 27 was considered unacceptable. So, 61 year old Joaquin Mas, who had previously managed Cacereno,

Alguena and his home town of Crevillente, was now tasked with lifting his new club up the table.

Due to the annual resurfacing of Moi Gomez stadium pitch, this home match (plus the next 3 or 4) was played at the nearby campo cesped artificial.

It took less than 2 mins for Gabri to force local keeper Sergio into a spectacular diving save, then from the rebound, he produced another important stop. Shortly afterwards, Victor's long range effort was tipped around the post by his ex colleague Miki. From the resulting corner, Nino headed agonizingly wide, then from the next attack, Rafa tested Miki with a powerful drive.

Sergio rode his luck on 25 mins, for he looked to have brought down May in the box, but luckily for the hosts, the ref was not impressed. May was again in the thick of the action on 35 mins, his free kick near the touchline bringing out the best of keeper Sergio. Although Lloyd shot just wide on 40 mins, half time was greeted with a goal less scoreline.

Thader meant business in the new half, both Dani and Lloyd coming close to breaking the deadlock in the opening 10 mins. Back came the visitors, first May shot wide, before Gabri tested Sergio, although Edu should have done better with the rebound. A well worked move on 57 mins, resulted in Borja slamming home not only the games opening goal, but his first ever for Thader. It didn't take long for parity to be restored, courtesy of a defensive mix up allowing May to accept an offer of shooting into an open goal.

Worse was to follow, in the form of a 2nd yellow card for the industrious Calderon on the hour mark. This was no surprise, for up till then, 5 Thader players were walking the tightrope of having received bookings.

Redovan made good use of having an extra man, but it took 2 calamitous errors by Sergio to gift them the points. The first occurred on 84 mins, when a medium paced daisy cutter beat the custodian at this near post, only for sub Rulo to try his luck some 3 mins later. This time Sergio, in his

Monovar CD shock win at UDF Sax

By Andrew Atkinson Valencia 1st Regional Group 8 bottom club Monovar CD returned with a shock 3-0 away win at sixth placed UDF Sax on Saturday.

Santa Pola CF remain top of the table,

Founders Shield Format - Week 10 Results

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LEAGUE TABLE Gap Ladies Macklin's Dolly Mixtures Primadonnas Racing Toast Friendly's Temps Black Dog Ladies Friendly's Chicas Wildcats at Macklin's

Friendly Chicas Gap Ladies Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures Primadonnas P 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Prs 49 41 41 38 36 24 35 35

This results lifts Redovan to the top of Preferente division, whilst Thader languish down in 2nd to bottom position. Next weekend, Thader visit newly promoted Murada, who so far have only accumulated 1 point more than their visitors 9.

Check out Thader Rojales 19/20 facebook page for up to date details on this fixture, and more.

despite losing 1-0 at Hondon Nieves C, with Hondon jumping three places up the ladder.

CF Castalla and Alguena CF shared the points in a 2-2 four draw thrilling encounter.

Atletico De Catral CF got the upper hand away against CD Cox, gaining a 4-3 win.

CF Popular Orihuela took a point in a 1-1 home draw against CF Sporting De San Fulgencio. Racing San Miguel travel to CF Rafal on Sunday (report online Monday).

Torrevieja Darts Ladies Org Wildcats at Macklin’s Friendly Temps Black Dog Ladies Racing Toast

attempt to prevent a similar cock up, could only add to his woe by pushing a tame shot into his own net.

Sgle 94 85 75 77 76 66 54 51

Pts 143 126 116 115 112 90 89 86

Highest Checkouts: Pam Horton 98, Mitch Halliday 89, Annette Dobson 79, Val Millar ....... Least Darts: Bliss Wright 23 .....180’s Gail Murray, 171’s Eileen Rood x2 Hot Darts: Angela Mullen 140, Pat Woods 134, Pat Schofield 133, Elaine Willis, Marylyn Jackson, Christine Simmonds 131, Simone de Lacy 130, Simone de Lacy 127 x 2, Sue Bradley 127, Ellie Attwood 125, Gail Murray 122, Sue Wade 119, Sue Casey 116, Shirley Stephenson 114, Caroline Shepherd 112, Ellie Attwood 110, Pam Horton 108, Margaret Boden 104, Groa Bryndis 103, Bliss Wright 100 x 2, Ellie Attwood 100, Margaret Boden, Angela Mullen, Pat Woods Ladies, don’t forget to submit your entries for the ‘Ladies League Memorial Shield Dedicated to the memory of those departed’.

In the ding-dong battle for the title in the Valencia 2nd Regional, CD Benijofar went top on 27 points, with a 3-1 win against Formentera CF. CD Montesinos, vying for the title with CD Benijofar, visit arch rivals Torrevieja on Sunday (report online Monday).

Bigastro CF took 3 pts in a 3-1 away win at CF Playa. UD Horadada B jump 3 places, following a 3-2 home win against AtCrevillente.

Competition is on 17th December and all entries by 4th please.

Darts Community Charity Competition for Gota Fria victims: We had a total of 29 randomly matched mixed pairs for the charity darts competition held at the New Tavern, San Miguel. 5 tiers of knock-out matches across 4 boards culminated in a tense final between Nigel Justice (El Capitan) and Angie Chick (Trinity Panthers) against Jem Gledhill (Las Rosas) and diminutive Jean Warnock (Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures). Nigel had notched up a 180 and a 177 in earlier rounds and Angie got the prize for the highest check-out but they succumbed to the determination of Jem and Jean in the finals, who won 3-2. A fabulous raffle and entry fees scooped a whopJem Gledhill, Jean Warnock, ping proceeds total in Angie Chick, Nigel Justice excess of 900 euros plus an enormous bag of change donated by Bryan Livesy.

A huge thanks goes to our hosts at Ian and Roxie at the New Tavern for the buffet and cash donation and to all the people and bars who donated raffle prizes and helped to organise.

The proceeds were gratefully received on the day by representatives from the Help at Home charity [helpathomecb.com] who will see the money put to good use to aid victims of the Gota Fria flooding.

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