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Pilar mayor, Ramos, announces his retirement

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gnacio Ramos, the PSOE mayor of Pilar de la Horadada, and probably the most popular council official in the entire region, has announced that he is leaving

politics after 32 years.

The 68-year-old Ramos will not stand in the Municipal Elections scheduled to take place in 2019.

Frontrunners to replace Ramos were the Councillor of Tourism and Consumer affairs, Pilar MarĂ­a Samper, and the Councillor for Education and Health, Maite Valero. The two

candidacies were formalised on Friday morning when Pilar Samper was chosen by a narrow margin.

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Continued From Page One Pilar mayor to step down Samper is the niece of Emeterio Samper (CDS) first mayor of Pilar de la Horadada following the town’s segregation in the mid-eighties from the municipality of Orihuela. Her father was the first president of Alianza Popular in Pilar de la Horadada.

Ignacio Ramos has served a total of 32 years as a councillor, 20 of them as mayor. His first term as mayor was from 1995 to 1999, since which time, apart from the 4 year period 2011-2015, he has continued to hold the office.

“I need to make way for younger people, and more importantly younger people who are in good health.

I have recently had major surgery so I now need to reduce the stress I am under and enjoy my retirement with my family. I am sure that in the PSOE team there are people far more capable than I of facing the upcoming challenges.”

When the mayor took office the municipality had about 9,000 residents. It had been independent from

Orihuela City for only 9 years. Now the census exceeds 20,000 residents.

One of the main achievements by Ramos is the diversification of the local economy into many different sectors. During times of economic prosperity the construction of tourist housing on the coast, Mil Palmeras, La Torre del Pilar, Golf at Lo Romero and Pinar de Campoverde. But also, there has been the development of the very important greenhouse and agricultural industry that now stands well in international markets.

The mayor has also been extremely supportive of the expat community, no more so than with his patronage of the Royal British Legion. He will be sadly missed by people from across the whole community although in Pilar Samper he has the ideal replacement.

The front page photo, courtesy of David Stokes, shows the mayor with Cllr Samper at the Remembrance Service held in Mil Palmeras 2 weeks ago.

Carols in Montesinos A ndante International Classical Choir is to perform Christmas carols on Saturday, 1st December at 8.15 p.m. at Los Montesinos Church as well as Sunday, 9th December at 7.30 p.m. at Benijofar Church.

Entrance will be free with bucket collections for their local charities. The audience will be invited to join in with the singing.

The programme will include traditional English, Basque and German carols.

We are still seeking Basses and Tenors to join our friendly choir. Anyone wishing to do so should contact elcvdvecht@gmail.com or telephone 625 707 294 for more information.

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Landslides on Orihuela Costa coastal walkway

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he heavy rain falls in recent days on the south coast of the province have been especially damaging along the coastline of the Vega Baja, where they have left significant destruction to the beaches.

In Orihuela Costa the heavy downpours have caused the landslide of The Councillor for Beaches, Luisa Boné, said that the mesh had "done its job."

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a cliff on the maritime promenade that connects Cabo Roig with Cala Capitán. The fall of numerous rocks was largely held by the metal mesh that was installed a little over a year ago to avoid landslides in the area, which are common, and which could cause serious injuries, but in some areas the weight of the fall actually broke the restraints allowing the rock to cover a large part of the promenade.

Now the infrastructure must be repaired.

First on the scene were representatives of FAOC - Federación de Asociaciones de Orihuela Costa-Alicante, which was quick to pass on their warnings to the council.

While pedestrians were required to avoid the pile of fallen rocks that covered the walkway, the councillor for Beaches, Luisa Boné, said that the mesh had "done its job" in preventing the collapse from reaching the beach. She denied that the breakages were as a result of poor workmanship, as were reported by some residents.

"The work was completed very well and the mesh did exactly what was required, which was to provide greater security to pedestrians as they walked along the pathway”.

Boné added that council staff have now been in touch with the company that installed the mesh which has visited the area or inspect the damage and to assess the work required to effect repair.

The original work was carried out in May of last year for a tender price of 250,000 euros, although it was awarded for 187,000 euros. It consisted of covering areas of the coastal cliffs with a wire mesh with the purpose of avoiding landslides due to the erosion of the rock.

In addition to the damage caused along the rockface, the intense rains have dragged all kinds of debris and stones down the ravines and onto the Orihuela Costa beaches.

The rainwater has washed away a lot of the sand leaving many exposed rocks that were previously buried. The Department of Beaches announced that it will take them a few days to replace the sand and remove the rocks in the areas where there has been the maximum amount of damage.

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Previously officers were able to replace all their clothing annually, except for those less conventional garments, such as polar linings.

It seems that the City Council has been without a clothing contract for almost a year, since December 2017, although the mayor, José Manuel Dolón (Los Verdes), said on Wednesday that "the contract is about to go to the local government board and the matter is not going to be a problem”. He suggests that the complaint is just a case of his opponents stirring up trouble.

The estimated value of the contract currently being processed is 224.792 euros, with an annual spend of 56.000 euros.

Short film "La Guarida" is big winner at Cortopilar 2018 The 111 Edition of the International Festival CORTOPILAR 2018 finished in Pilar de la Horadada last Saturday with the awards ceremony hosted by the comedian Diego Arjona. During the evening there were also performances from the group "Vamos de Calle", as well as modern dance with "Gapdamoh.

79 women treated for gender violence in Orihuela The Councillor for Social Welfare, Sabina-Goretti Galindo, released the statistics for Gender Violence in the municipality, collected during the last year by the Service of Attention to Gender Violence (SEMAVIG), which offers comprehensive care to women and their children who are or may be in a situation of gender violence.

There were cash prizes for the best short film which went to "Black Eyed Child "by Tony Morales while the award for the best cinematography went to Alejandro Espadero for "Bailaora".

The councillor said that, "there have been a total of 79 reported cases during the period between November 25, 2017 and 2018, which shows a reduction of 15% in relation to the previous year “.

The best screenplay was awarded to José Corral, for “Un Cuento Familiar”, the best Director to Rubín Stein, for "Bailaora" while the Pilar Award for the best short film, € 1000 in cash and the PILAR statuette went to "La Guarida" by Iago de Soto.

The fourth edition of the festival will be held between November 11 and 16 next year 2019.

The report also states that new construction of the school would have design advantages and would also allow improved internal accessibility, routes, accesses to the roofs as well as integrating the school dining room and gymnasium into the building.

Phosphorus flare deactivated at Punta Prima A team from the Contracts Diving Unit (UBMCM) of the Spanish

Sra Galindo also made a special mention of the minors that are currently receiving treatment, the sons and daughters of the victims of gender violence, of which there is a total of 16, 5 of which joined the scheme in 2017.

Grant for Municipal School of Mechanics workshops The Municipal School of Mechanics in Callosa de Segura will hold two workshops related to the automobile, maintenance of the engine and auxiliary systems, and maintenance of electronic and electrical systems of the vehicles.

Both workshops, lasting 560 hours, and including a module of internships in local companies where the students will complete theoretical classroom training with practical application, are scheduled to start at the end of December 2018 and end in June 2018, a duration of over six months. At the end of the training students receive a certificate confirming their qualification.

The workshops will be carried out in the Municipal School of Mechanics, electrics and electronics in the mornings and engines and bodywork in the afternoons.

Consell to replace el colegio Inmaculada

The two workshops are subsidized by the Valencian Employment and Training Service (SERVEF) current LABORA for an amount of 61,068.00 euros for the motor workshop, and 54,264.00 euros for vehicle electronics.

Torrevieja councillor José Hurtado (Los Verdes) announced on Wednesday that the City Council has received a letter from the general sub-directorate of Educational Infrastructures relating to el colegio Inmaculada in which they say it will be more cost effective to demolish the existing establishment and to build a new school on the same plot.

They say that the investment for the refurbishment and expansion of the school is 89% (3.7 million euros) of the budget that would be required to construct the new facility (4.255 million) and that "the time necessary to carry out both projects is very similar".

Navy was able to neutralize a phosphorus flare on Tuesday, located near the beach in Punta Prima. The device was found by a sports diver who alerted the local authorities.

Once the flare was secured, the Naval EOD experts proceeded to removed and transported it to their facilities in Cartagena for its subsequent neutralization. During the operation, the Civil Guard secures the perimeter.

This type of flare is often used in military manoeuvres The navy has personnel specialised in the deactivation of underwater explosive devices who are the only ones trained to perform this type of task, which is the exclusive competence of the Navy.

Police wait a year for replacement uniforms The lack of a contract to provide new uniforms for Torrevieja’s Local Police is now requiring agents to carry out their duties while wearing old and often worn out clothing. In many cases the agents are actually purchasing clothing and boots of their own, a move that has been denounced by the police union Sipol.

Registration is open and can be made until 20 December when selections will be made in the Local Development Agency of the Callosa de Segura City Council. The workshops offer the possibility of a travel grant for students from outside the municipality.

Catral to open residence for elderly The City Council of Catral is last the opening a residence for the elderly will provide care and accommodation to almost 300 users. The building, on eleven thousand square metres, has 54 apartments with kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom and another 72 geriatric rooms and a day centre.

The concession, which will be granted for 40 years, requires an investment of 3.5 million euro. The facilities will also generate 128 local jobs After a long judicial and bureaucratic journey, the building was completed in 2008, the local council has now launched the final phase of the concession process for the care home which will be called the Residencial Villa de Catral.

The Council will receive an annual fee that the feasibility study fixed at 24,000 euros. It will also receive the equivalent Property Tax (IBI) of about 30,000 euros per year.

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Ecologists fear destruction of Bronze Age site in San Miguel eavy machinery was found to be levelling one of the slopes of Lo Zafra on Wednesday, in an area that houses the Bronze Age archaeological site of the Cabezo de La Mina. The alarm was raised by the Association of Friends of Sierra Escalona (ASE). The group explained that the work being carried also affects neighbouring forest land.

The plot is located in an area of great environmental value, next to the road that connects San Miguel with Torremendo (Orihuela) and adjoins the Protected Landscape of Sierra Escalona, declared to be protected just a few weeks ago by the Consell.

The heavy machinery has moved uphill to the Cabezo, the centre of the remains, which may have caused irreversible damage to any remaining artefacts, already affected by the construction of a house.

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The area that houses the Bronze Age archaeological site of the Cabezo de La Mina

In the area there are owl's nests, the habitat of a golden eagle and a wildcat. After the alert of ASE, environmental agents of the Generalitat and the City Council, together with a patrol of the Local Police went and stopped the work, although it is understood that work was resumed some hours later.

The Town Planning Councillor, Sergio Correas, said that the City Council sent a patrol to investigate the situation but the workers were in possession of an authorization for the agricultural use of the plot, which had been granted by the Generalitat.

He added that, in his opinion, the machines would not have damaged the site - with remains dating from 1,500 BC and that the protected area is "on the other side of the slope that can be seen from a collection of old photos".

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Home safely on safe tyres for teenagers campaign

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yreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety charity, is launching a new awareness campaign aimed at all those parent chauffeurs taking their children to swimming, music lessons, drama, dance, football, karate and the innumerable other activities they enjoy. By the time their child is 20, they are likely to have spent over 3,000 hours

driving them around - that’s 125 days non-stop motoring.

Parents can clock up over 30 miles a week driving their children to different clubs and hobbies or 1,500 miles a year, almost the same as driving from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back. And it’s not just them clocking up the miles, it’s their tyres too.

While it’s the driver’s responsibility to check them and keep them in good condition worryingly, more than one in four parents may be driving with illegal or poorly maintained tyres*.

The Home Safely on Safe Tyres campaign highlights the importance of tyres in minimising the risks to drivers and their young passengers while on the roads. It also emphasises to all drivers entrusted with child care that it is their responsibility to check the condition of their car’s tyres.

With the message You might be up for driving them there – but are your tyres? the posters, leaflets and animation advise how drivers can carry out general tyre maintenance themselves. Alternatively, drivers can ask a tyre professional to ensure their tyres’ air pressure, condition and tread depth are safe and legal.

This year’s carer campaign follows the success of the 2016 awareness drive aimed at mums-to-be and the 2017 campaign aimed at drivers with toddlers. For further information on the Home Safely on Safe Tyres campaign, please visit www.tyresafe.org.

ATTACK OF THE CAR CLONES INCREASES BY 50% Cases of car cloning in London have risen by 50 per cent in just one year, with concerns that similar levels of cloning may be rife across the rest of the UK, according to official figures obtained by HonestJohn.co.uk.

The leading consumer motoring website analysed previously unseen Transport for London (TfL) data for the Congestion Charge zone and found

that the number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) being cancelled due to car cloning has soared.

In 2016 the number of PCNs cancelled on the grounds that the car was a clone was 1099; however, in 2017, this figure increased by 50 per cent with 1652 cases being recorded by TfL. Data for the first six months of 2018 show that car cloning continues to rise, with official figures up by a third on January June 2017.

The true figure for the number of cloned cars on the road in London is thought to be much higher, given the complex and lengthy PCN appeals process and the fact that the Congestion Charge zone only operates Monday to

Friday.

“This is just the tip of the iceberg,” said HonestJohn.co.uk’s Managing Editor, Daniel Powell. “On the grounds that it is down to the car owner to prove they are innocent, it would be safe to assume that the true figure for car cloning in London is significantly higher as many drivers will be unable supply the evidence TfL requires to cancel the PCN. “For those involved it can be a very frightening and stressful experience, because they will be threatened with crippling fines and court action if they cannot provide comprehensive proof that they were not on the capital’s roads. It also raises an important question - how many drivers simply pay the fine to avoid the stress?

“There are a number of steps car owners can take to protect themselves, with the most obvious one being photos of their car to show the subtle differ-

ences between the clone and legitimate vehicle.

Legal number plates usually have the manufacturer’s logo on them, while the clones are usually blank. CCTV footage will also prove a car’s location at a certain time, along with footage from a dash camera with GPS tracking.”

Car cloning is when a criminal steals your car's identity. Cars are usually cloned to disguise a stolen vehicle. Criminals also often clone cars to avoid speeding fines, parking tickets or other more serious offences.

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CB SCOOTERISTS HIT MOJACAR osta Blanca Scooterists are a group of mainly British lads who meet twice-weekly based around Torrevieja.

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This Mojacar holiday CBS tour veterans Pete and John were joined by last year’s models Malc and Dave N. Eight newbies embarked this year: Barry, Fred, Steve T, Steve S, Keith, Chris, Dave S, and new CBS rookie Nigel.

Sixteen were expected to leave Torrevieja on September 17th for five days, but by a strange combination of spills, ills, pills and chills, only 12 hardy souls actually reached Mojacar.

There are two Mojacars: the first, and best known is a small, beautiful Almerian town perched high on a hill complete with whitewashed houses, shops, bars and restaurants amid tiny winding streets.

In addition a ten-minute drive down to the sea awaits the other Mojacar - this coastal ‘resort’ completes the holiday picture with golden sands, water-sports, hotels, apartments, shops, bars & restaurants.

Our first night was spent recovering from the highly-eventful journey. From our new resort home by the sea, after huge breakfasts the next day a local ride was enjoyed along the coast before winding up to explore the Old Town, parking on the outskirts. The mood rapidly became relaxed as CBS and Mojacar Old Town soon became friends.

Day Three was an amazing biggie. Our leader ‘Peco’ Pete revealed a Wild West fascination and led the boys on a punishing ride inland to ‘Fort Bravo’, arriving at high noon.

This is a Spaghetti Western cowboy town built in the middle of nowhere. From the main road the possee descended bumpily down a dusty old river bed before climbing sharply up a hill.

A quick haggle at the entrance gate and the CBS Vesparados rode into town. Dismounting, the Dirty Dozen headed for the noisy packed saloon from where screams and gunfire could be heard.

Here wild women were dancing on the bar, and violent card games and gunfights between four Iberian cowboys were the order of the day.

The visiting cowboys then proceeded to explore all the many Western buildings around, then back to the saloon, outside this time, as another gunfight on horseback raged - amid a few large drops of rain...

Soon it was time to saddle up and head back to Boot Camp. Riding back down the sharp slope we strangely encountered a line of stationary cars - why?

We soon found out: that dry little river bed we came in on had turned into a muddy brown torrent, twenty feet at least across, looking at least a foot deep, cutting us off nicely from home.

Earlier, high up in them ‘thar hills the rain had really come down, and was doing what water does - going downhill fast.... It was dodgy even for cars - now what? Eventually the fast brown flow seemed to be subsiding slowly when a French campervan suddenly broke ranks, and amid cheering slowly safely crossed the great divide. A few cars then followed. -but what will we do?

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Dave ‘Super-Spanner’ Solan was heard to mutter ’Fook this’ in broad Mancunian and revved up his 1965 Vespa 150 Sprint. Steadily through went Cool Hand Luke, even casually lifting his feet high to avoid getting them wet. Huge cheers from everyone, including the remaining car owners, deep respect.

Now we all proceeded to cross the Brown Sea one by one to great applause, each later admitting to huge doubts and squeaky bums as to their chances of crossing the water without falling in.

But, praise the Lord we were all safely delivered, and Pete’s twelve disciples set off for home, again armed with much fun and frolics to drink over and relish that evening.

The third and final full day was to ‘Keep The Faith’, so that morning CBS met up with the local yokels, i.e. ‘The Mojacar Soul and Scooter group ‘. Andy and Michelle, Tony and Jackie, and Graham were a friendly crowd who took us on a great run inland. ‘MSS’

then showed us how to arrive in Mojacar town on two wheels, just by-passing those irritating car-blocking metal railings straight up to the little central square.

You smile at everyone, and even make friends with the local friendly policeman, who even allowed us to take photos of him suitably adorned with a CBS group sticker (we always leave our mark). Our new MSS friends took us up to a fantastic open-air restaurant with wonderful 360 degree views to die for, and we dined well together.

Was our meet-and-greet day over? No sir, our new friends had laid on a disco evening with our kind of music at the Al-Oha bar down by the sea, conveniently staggering distance from our comfortable accommodation. A great last evening was enjoyed, all thanks the lads and lasses from Mojacar Soul and Scooter group. Oh yes, we Kept The Faith...

The weather had been brilliant, and the last day dawned fair once more. So with heavy hearts, full tanks and bellies CBS set off back home.

This time the ride was much less eventful, lovely scenery as we hugged the coast before joining the quietest toll-heavy motorway in the world back to Cartagena, so armed once more with a whole host of stories to recount the Torrevieja Twelve returned home safely to our loved ones, - another great CBS tour. Now, about next year...

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In the same area a femur and an arm were found.

But, undoubtedly, the testimony that caused the most impact and that led to the conclusion that there is a common grave was that of a worker, now retired, who told him that in 1977, during some work to install pipes in the area of the concentration camp, appeared, two bodies were found covered with a grey substance, now thought to be quicklime. “The most shocking thing was that they closed up the ditch, because their foreman told them to do so, and they then opened another one 10 metres away where they found more corpses, and another one 12 metres further along.

“When he told me I was excited," said the archaeologist who explained that "this shows that there is a large grave here and now we will have to do excavation work with georadar device in order to locate the bodies."

There were more than 190 concentration camps, holding 170,000 prisoners in 1938 and between 367,000 and about half a million prisoners when the war ended in 1939 but of them all, the researcher Felipe Mejías has said that the camp at Albatera, on the present day site of San Isidro railway station, was the most important of them all.

It is estimated that 25,000 people died at the camp, all of which remains is a small brick shed that was close to the gatehouse and which is now used as tool store.

In a study carried out by the archaeologist and historian Felipe Mejías in the Chair of the Inter universitaria de Memoria Democrática of the Valencian Community of the universities of Alicante, Valencia, Castellón and the Ministry of Justice, Mejías says, without hesitation, that Albatera, was the most important concentration camp of the Franco regime.

Now in the municipal area of San Isidro, many thousands of people died, both from hunger and diseases or they were shot because of their republican status.

Captured in the port of Alicante when they tried to leave Spain on the steamship the SS Stanbrook steam ship, captained by Welshman Archibald Dickson, the camp comprised of thousands of important people from the government of the Republic, such as mayors, civil governors or political commissaries, as well as military, journalists, trade unionists, writers and artists, more than 15,000 of them at a time, who were crowded into the camp, just 700 metres long and 200 metres wide.

Mejías was the first researcher to obtain reliable testimonies from residents in the area who not only told him what his parents and grandparents had told him earlier about the concentration camp, but also where human remains could be found in local fields.

Thanks to the testimonies, the archaeologist has now been able to determine that there is a large

mass grave or small pits in the area where the concentration camp was located, specifically just outside the fence that surrounded the camp. "There were barracks in front of the fence so the prisoners never knew that prisoners were buried there , they only saw dead bodies in trucks, or heard the shots of those being executed, but they did not know where the bodies were taken, as a result of which they have never been found, "he says.

Until now. "I have 4 oral and reliable testimonies that have told me how bones and corpses were found in these areas by local farmers," he explains.

“One of the residents told me that he found a skull with his sister while his father was working the land with a tractor and it was exposed”. He says that it is not the only discovery.

As a result of the discovery, Compromís has presented in the Congress of deputies this week a proposal for the area to be protected as a space of memory and thus begin the work, which will be further protected by the National Historical Memory Act and the recently approved Autonomous Democratic Memory Act. However there are still many unknowns before the mysteries surrounding this concentration camp can be resolved. Some testimonies even indicate that it was visited by Nazi soldiers sent by Hitler, one thought now being that Albatera became the example of what later became the extermination camps of German fascism? This is something that other studies will now also have to investigate.

Mejías says that he knows where human remains can be found

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Alicante workers 3,234 euro P.A. below national average

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licante has not been able to take advantage of the tailwinds brought by economic recovery so as to close or, at least, significantly reduce the gap that occurs between the average wage level in the province and that of the rest of the country.

most at 25,120 euros per year; followed by Barcelona, with 22,782; and Burgos, with 20.306. Of course, the comparison does not include the data from the Basque Provinces, which are reputed to have the highest earners, since they have their own statistics office.

Thus, according to the latest data from the Tax Agency, the average income declared by employees in the area currently stands at 15,938 euros, which is 1,719 euros less than the regional average and up to 3,234 euros less than the national average.

With regard to the salary movement in Alicante, the average salary declared last year increased by a 2.1% in relation to the previous year, thus recovering the level it had in 2010.

This is practically the same difference that existed before the crisis and also the same that occurred in 2014, when wages bottomed out following several years of falls.

The same report shows that workers in Madrid earn the

That would be good news of course, if it were not for the Cost of living in the area which has increased over the same period by more than 11%, according to the INE.

PSOE says work at Plaza de Toros is ‘sub standard’

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espite the fact that the company carrying out the refurbishment work on the water supply system at the Orihuela Bull Ring, insist that their work has been completed the PSOE spokeswoman Carolina Gracia, says that it is a long way from being finished.

been given photographs that also show much of the pipework still to be connected to the water supplies and remaining outstanding.

Gracia has now denounced the company saying that there is still lots to be done, in addition to which the mayor has now also

The Socialist Group have shown a letter from Hidraqua, meanwhile, in which the City Council was warned that the connection

However the company maintains that it has carried out all of the preparatory works required by the contract at a cost of 40,000 euros and is demanding payment.

works and connection to the general network itself had not been possible since much of the work carried out by the contractor was not of a suitable standard.

The Plaza de Toros was one of the mayor's flagship products and for this reason, Gracia has asked Bascuñana "not to allocate any more money to the initial project until such time as the current problems have been resolved.

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Pay in the Province is up to 3,234 euros Per Annum less than the national average.

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Brexit concerns in Alicante amongst Business Community

Awards ceremony at HELP Vega Baja….

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ollowing the successful completion of their first “Connections Listener training programme”, HELP Vega Baja invited the three successful volunteers to attend an awards ceremony at the charity’s San Miguel Centre to receive Certificates of Achievement. The programme, which was held over 4 weeks, included ten modules of learning and the newly qualified listeners will now go on receive ongoing mentoring and support.

According to Ineca, the Alicante Institute of Economic Studies, only 28% of industrialists believe that the province is ready for the consequences of the United Kingdom’s departure from the EU It is said that uncertainty and restlessness abound when Alicante businessmen are asked about the impact of Brexit on the provincial economy, given that the British are preferred customer’s in many of the major sectors, such as footwear, agri-food, construction and tourism.

“The is still a great deal of instability, because the terms are unknown and the fine print of the divorce settlement is still not known, a situation that delays business decision-making", says the director of Estudios de Ineca, Francisco Llopis.

The concern has been dragging on for over two years since the British voted in favour of the UK leaving the EU. But, now, employers are more aware of the final outcome of the negotiations, after the recent pre-agreement between both parties.

This is reflected in a survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Studies of Alicante (Ineca) among a hundred provincial entrepreneurs, which reveals that 92% of industrialists believe the economic impact of the British withdrawal "may be more negative in Alicante Province than anywhere else across the rest of the EU. But the most revealing data, is that "only 28% of respondents believe that the economy of Alicante is prepared to face the consequences of Brexit." A figure that Ineca considers "very worrying", given the proximity of the divorce (March 2019, although the recent pre-agreement reached provides for an extension until the end of 2020). And, although the details of the exit are not yet known, "the institutions must try to anticipate scenarios to minimize the effects," the study states.

87.9% of respondents believe that the Generalitat should implement measures to reduce that impact. In addition, Ineca considers it necessary to promote forums to analyse the effects of the disconnection, "and to propose measures to reduce risks and optimise opportunities," said Ballester.

The possible tariffs and the fluctuations of the pound are two of the aspects that most concern the exporters. For footwear, the United Kingdom is a priority market, given that it is among the five main destinations, according to Marián Cano, president of the Valencian Footwear Association (Avecal). And for housing developers, the British are the Province’s biggest client, among foreign buyers.

Reading Point Library to close The small library (The Reading Point), at the Civic Centre Ramon de Campoamor, is now coming to the end of its being.

Following articles in the local press in which the staff highlighted the difficulties they were encountering, together with a plea for assistance from the Ayuntamiento, there has still been no response at all from the Orihuela Council.

As such the doors to the library will now close on 14th of December 2018.

The staff have been asking for shelving, in order to display the thousands of books they have packed in boxes, since 2014, but their requests have fallen on deaf ears.

They have lost one room, and during the 5 years that the library has been serving the community the volunteers have always had to purchase their own stationary.

It is only the volunters who have kept the library open but not any more.....now they are saying that ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

Following the success of the programme and in order to meet the increasing demands upon the service, the charity also announced that they are increasing the number of meeting places where people can go along to talk with a listener about anything that is troubling them. There will now be somewhere to meet a member of the team Monday to Friday.

This is in addition to the 24 hour helpline on 965 021 552.

Full details are available on their website at www.helpvegabaja.com. Michele Masson presented the certificates to the team and also thanked Jane Troubridge and her husband Kirk for facilitating the programme and the commitment and time that they gave. Michele also thanked the whole team for their part in organising the training sessions and to Mike Wood at Harmony FM radio for giving his time and facilities to produce the audio training materials.

Several other certificates were also presented including, Honorary memberships to HELP Vega Baja for Matilde Sanchez and although he was unable to attend on the day, Andy Ormiston.

The charity wanted to recognise the valuable support that both Matilde and Andy provide, not only to HELP Vega Baja, but also many other charities in the area. “We know that if we need information on a particular subject or the name of a contact, these two wonderful people will most probably have the answer!

They are always willing to help charities in any way they can and both play an active part in the local CARE group. We wanted, by presenting both Andy and Matilde this award, to show how much they are appreciated by everyone involved in “charity world” said Michele Masson Fundraising is essential for any charity and particularly when, like HELP Vega Baja, funds are passed on to support people throughout the community. It therefore followed that the final presentations made on the day were to fundraisers who have supported the charity.

Certificates were presented to Mervin and Josie Evans who

CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday 29th of November at 7pm and Saturday, 1st of December at 5pm

THE HAPPY PRINCE It centers around the final three years of Oscar Wilde (1897–1900). Wilde (Rupert Everett), sequestered at a remote seaside hotel in France by faithful friends (Edwin Thomas and Colin Firth), is soon restlessly traversing Europe, beset by warring impulses: to reunite with his estranged wife (Emily Watson) or his former lover Sir Alfred "Bosie" Douglas (Colin Morgan).

Cast: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Emily Watson

Dur: 1hr 35 min Genre: Drama/Comedy/Biograpgy

had shown a huge commitment to raising funds including requesting donations to the charity in lieu of presents at their recent wedding anniversary. Mervin exchanged his certificate for a further 200 euro donation on the day! The final presentation was made to Pat Milligan.

Pat has been a volunteer with HELP Vega Baja for many years but has also worked tirelessly to raise funds for other charities, particularly around the Catral area. After raising an unbelievable sum of around 20,000 euros for good causes in the past 5 years, HELP Vega Baja thought it was time that Pat’s achievements were recognised publicly.

Michele said “the afternoon was a complete success and it was wonderful to have the opportunity to not only congratulate the newly qualified Listeners but also to present certificates in recognition of the achievements of everyone. In fact, we are seriously considering making the Awards Afternoon an annual event!

There are so many people who are volunteering and supporting the community throughout the area, of all nationalities, and although they do not look for praise, it is a small gesture to recognise their generosity in this way. As President of the charity I am very fortunate to have such a great team to volunteer alongside and to see new projects grow such as the Connections Team and to know that we are making such a real difference in the lives of so many people, is something that will stay with me always and makes everything we do completely worthwhile” To find out more about HELP Vega Baja, the Connections Team or any of their projects, visit www.helpvegabaja.com , their Facebook page or call their San Miguel Centre on 966 723 733. You can also email at office@helpvegabaja.com The Connections Team (24 hour confidential emotional support helpline can be contacted on 965 021 552).

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Consolation; 9 Aid; 10 Go to waste; 11 Faint; 13 Lorries; 14 Espied; 16 Assail; 18 Respire; 19 Dress; 20 Etiquette; 21 All; 22 Defenceless.

DOWN: 2 Old; 3 Sight; 4 Little; 5 Towards; 6 Obstinate; 7 Half-hearted; 8 Ceaselessly; 12 Impassive; 15 Epicure; 17 Hectic; 19 Dwell; 21 Ass. CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Perambulate; 9 Ova; 10 Somewhere; 11 Nears; 13 Seaweed; 14 Reveal; 16 Ashore; 18 Scruple; 19 Tudor; 20 Dietitian; 21 Off; 22 Typewriters.

DOWN: 2 Ena; 3 Asses; 4 Bemuse; 5 Low mass; 6 The record; 7 Countryside; 8 Needlecraft; 12 Adversely; 15 Apprise; 17 Senior; 19 Tenet; 21 Oar.

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

Solution on Page 22 CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

QUIZ ANSWERS

Support (8) Rower (7) Restless (6) Gainsay (10) Prevent (5) Orient (4) Tyranny (10) Parsimony (8) Copy (7) Beverages (6) Fat (5) Tree trunk (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. "Englander" is an anagram of which Country?

2. Who played the title role in the 1953 film "Houdini"?

3. What cake is traditionally made for Mothering Sunday?

4. Who had hits with "We are Glass" and "Cars"?

5. Who preceded Edward VI as Monarch?

6. Which drink did Rutger Hauer advertise on TV? 7. Who was the first male presenter of ITV's Gladiators?

8. In Dad's Army, what did the ARP Warden call Captain Mainwaring?

9. Who first presented The Gardening Club, in 1955?

10. Who replaced Anneka Rice in Treasure Hunt?

11. Which actor links The A-Team to Battlestar Gallactica?

12. British TV, what was the title of the adult version of TISWAS? 13. BBC In 1996, who moved from Blue Peter to Songs of Praise?

14. Who starred as Lovejoy?

Benedict, 12. OTT, 13.

Diane-Louise Jordan, 14.

Ian McShane, 15. Le Chateau Anglais, 16. St Stephen, 17. Wink, 18.

Since You've Been Gone, 19. Arthur, 20. Motor

DOWN 1. Large depreciation in fuel (8) 2. See 10 Down 4. One by one (6) 5. Generous underwriter? (10) 6. Back in the liner I spotted a fascinating female (5) 7. Among the decorations a showy piece of regalia (4) 10 and 2Dn. What the unhandicapped beginner does (6,4,7) 12. In the confusion wise communications are required (8) 15. To cram a wafer, maybe, with cold, solid mass (4-3) 16. Has the same value as peers (6) 18. Indicate one's willingness to remove the top from the money-box (5) 19. A quarrel is apt to arise loudly (4)

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15. What was the name of the restaurant in "Chef"?

16. Which Saints day falls on December 26th?

17. If you nictitate at someone, what do you do?

18. What was the title of Rainbow's first UK Top Ten hit?

19. What was Sir John Gielgud's real first name?

20.

Phil

Read

won

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World

Championship's in which sport?

21. On which day of the week is the Jewish Sabbath?

22. When George Bush (Snr) was elected President, who was his Democrat opponent?

23. Who, according to the nursery rhyme, killed Cock Robin?

24. Spencer Gore was the first winner of which annual sporting event?

25. What colour is Lobster Blood?

1. Greenland, 2. Tony Curtis, 3. Simnel Cake, 4.

Gary Numan, 5. Henry VIII, 6. Guinness, 7. John Fashanu, 8. Napoleon, 9.

Percy Thrower, 10.

Annabel Croft, 1. Dirk

ACROSS 1 Secret societies hold the charge back (4) 3. Keeps saying troublesome priests need direction (8) 8. One who's entitled to praise, we hear (4) 9. A North African is producing this shrub (8) 11. Describes the background to dramatic events (4,3,5) 13. Stick the head is upset about! (6) 14. It's easy to find in the herb garden (6) 17. The results of a party game (12) 20. It's not stiff and starchy to enlighten a learner (8) 21 and 23Ac. Unable to take flight (8) 22. Some retreating into the stronghold nearer the front than anything else (8) 23. See 21 Across.

ACROSS 1.

Assert (4) 3.

Buy (8) 8.

Change (4) 9.

Enthusiasm (8) 11. Proportionate (12) 13. Middle (6) 14. Guidance (6) 17. Building (12) 20. Submissive (8) 21. Masculine (4) 22. Regularity (8) 23. Magnifier (4)

Blue Men's Singles, 25. (Pale) Sparrow, 24. Wimbledon Michael Dukakis, 23. The Cycling, 21. Saturday, 22.

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ Barrie Mahoney was a head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands to launch and edit a new English language newspaper.

He enjoys life in the sun as a columnist and author, and continues to write a series of popular novels, books for expats, as well as designing mobile apps and websites to promote the Canary Islands.

Lottery and Lanzarote In

the United States, a South Carolina ticket holder recently claimed the biggest lottery win in the history of the country, and with the lottery company confirming that there is one winner of the US$1.6 billion prize, which is about 1.2 billion pounds, all for just a two-dollar stake. Admittedly, the odds of winning were not great at one in more than 300 million, but maybe it was worth taking the risk of loss in this particular case.

In Spain and the Canary Islands, we are approaching that time of the year when tickets for the annual Christmas Lottery are on sale. This particular lottery, which is more commonly known as ‘El Gordo’ (The Big/Fat One) is very important in Spain, and towns and villages grind to a halt during the morning of the 22nd December when children ‘sing’ the lottery numbers in the usual tuneless monotone, which is traditional of the event.

The roll call of numbers seems to go on for hours, and the doleful dirge stays with listeners for much of the day. It is one of those sounds, rather like an annoying advertising jingle, that is hard to forget. In Spain, the Christmas Lottery is an essential part of Christmas and is, for many, when Christmas celebrations truly begin.

There was also another special lottery this year, which was to celebrate Spain’s National Day on 12 October (‘Especial Día de la Hispanidad de la Loterería Nacional). This lottery, offered 84 mil-

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lion euros in prizes, which meant even more to Canary Islanders this year, and particularly those living in, as well as those who have a particular connection to, the island of Lanzarote. The Plaza de Los Leones de Teguise in Lanzarote was the scene for this year’s prize draw. This special issue consisted of 100,000 tickets, divided into tickets of 120 euros. Each ticket was sub divided into tickets costing 12 euros each.

Teguise was the previous capital of Lanzarote for 450 years until 1852, when it was supplanted by the ‘modern upstart’ Arrecife. Teguise remains an important cultural and tourist centre with its streets brimming with convents, squares and palaces.

The town was named after the last Princess of the native, pre-Spanish inhabitants, called Guanches, and is the oldest Spanish settlement in the entire Canary Islands, dating back to 1402. This beautiful town witnessed many attacks by pirates, as well as the Moors and Christians, which reached its climax in 1618, with an invasion of 5000 Algerian buccaneers who overran the town, which led to a violent massacre.

In the 1980s, great efforts were made to restore Teguise to its former glory and to recognise its status as one of the oldest towns in the Canary Islands. As such, the town was declared to be an important architectural and historic site, since it is where much of Lanzarote’s vibrant history has been written.

Today, many locals and tourists visit the town, particularly during the morning hours, but the best time to see this architectural treasure is when they have gone home for lunch. Once the hustle and bustle of bargain hunters have disappeared, deserted streets create a unique flavour of Teguise’s prosperous, yet more troublesome past.

Thankfully, few organised coach tours show much interest in the town, and the lack of hotels helps to ensure that Teguise remains frozen in time.

The decision to highlight Lanzarote in this way was an enlightened one designed to mark and celebrate the 600th anniversary of a very special town. Hopefully, there were many happy lottery prize winners in Lanzarote this year; if not, there is always another lottery just around the corner.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at my websites: http://barriemahoney.com and http://thecanaryislander.com or read my latest book, ‘Living in Spain and the Canary Islands’ (ISBN: 9780995602724).

Available in paperback, as well as Kindle editions. Join me on Facebook: @barrie.mahoney

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Car and Vehicle Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2015 Ford CMax Diesel which is on Special Offer priced at just 15,499 euro. Come along to our showroom in Elche and see our vast range of used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers.

The biggest and best for price, choice and quality.

Clasicos Legendarios have the following used vehicles for sale: Jaguar XKR 2007. 115.000KM. LHD. Convertible.

Black/ Magnolia leather. Extras including polybushes, milltek brakes and modified exhaust €27.500 Jaguar XFR. 29.000KM. LHD. White/Black leather. Very desirable car. Like brand new. €37.000 Jaguar XKR 2001. 27.000KM. LHD. British racing green/magnolia leather. Like brand new. €22.950 Jaguar XJS 4.0L 1995. Low KM. LHD. Convertible. €23.995 Jaguar XJS V12 5.3L. 1988.

159.000KM. RHD. Black/Grey leather. Rare collectable car. €17.995

Jaguar S-Type 2.5L V6 230.000KM. RHD. Anthracite (blue-grey). Impeccable condition. €3.000 Triumph TR4. Sold as is. For complete restoration. €7.000Visit our showroom in Redovan on Poligono San Carlos or call 965 030 924

Social and Clubs The next monthly meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be the Christmas meeting on 13DEC at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras starting at 7.30pm. All are welcome to join us for an evening of mince pies and carols.

RNA - The Royal Naval Assn meet at El Paraiso Restaurant behind Carrefour in Torrevieja at 3pm on the first Wednesday of every month. For info contact the secretary, Margaret Forshaw, on 966 92 1996 Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you. Our aim is to assist with problem solving for the over 50’s and promote their well-being. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Residential Home Visiting Team.

You will visit people who live in a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee either in a wheelchair or walking. If you think you can help Age Concern in this respect call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887.

Or you can email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Badminton in Pilar de la Horadada.

Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs.

10-12.30 pm. For information ring John McGilvray on 0034 965 27 2701 or Mobile 0034 634 658 506 or e mail carolejohn_3@hotmail.com Torrevieja Retired Activities Club meet on the third Wednesday in the month from 11-1pm at Marina Club Cafeteria, International Marina, Torrevieja.

We have a speaker at our monthly meetings, or quiz, etc. Enjoy an activity once a month such as petanca, mini golf, 10 pin bowling, and on the first Sunday of the month we organise a restaurant lunch. The joining fee is 10euros but you can attend one meeting or lunch before you join.

For info phone Sandy Hollywood, President 698 266 696 or Jill Hayes, membership Secretary 672 983 019.

HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes in areas surrounding Quesada, San Luis, La Siesta Torrevieja, La Mata, Orihuela Costa, Villamartin to Campoverde, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities.

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

Curious about the work of Samaritans in Spain? Interested in becoming a listener? Have a few hours a week to help with the charity shop, fundraising or admin? To find out more, come and join us for refreshments and a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre, by the Punta Prima roundabout, on the N332. (Volunteer positions are unpaid but expenses can be claimed).Email: spainsamsrecruits@outlook.com www.samaritansinspain.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 including music, language classes, drawing and painting, sewing, general information, bereavement advice and more. Further info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND IN SPAIN is looking for musicians, all instruments and of any nationality, to joint its band. We rehearse every Tuesday in Lomas de Cabo Roig.

Call or email the MD, David Last, 638 108 078 or last.david.1943@gmail.com

Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. 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 or phone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108 The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597..

International Christian Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja - Evangelical nondenominational church. Sunday service 11a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House

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TCF on the move

Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) – a large English-speaking Church began 31 years ago with a handful of Christians in the home of a Missionary.

We are currently located in Cortes de la Valencianas, 68, in Torrevieja where the average Sunday attendance is 176 people. We have been there for over eight years when we converted the building into the lively and thriving church it is today.

We are about to enter a new exciting chapter. Our rent in May 2019 is due to increase and we find ourselves unable to afford to stay. Instead we are looking to search and buy our own building to convert into our Church and we are currently seeking a bank mortgage. Since January 2018 we have had two gift giving days in TCF and the congregation have so far generously raised an amazing 110,000 euros. The mortgage when secured will be less than the rent we are paying now!

Said Pastor Chris, who has only been in post for just 17 months “when my wife Helena and I took up the helm, little did we know that we would not only be relocating to Spain but also relocating TCF as well! The Church Members have not only welcomed and supported us since arriving, but in unity are rising to the challenge of finding a new Church building which will allow us room for expansion and new community initiatives!”

He added “We still have quite a way to go to raise enough money for the deposit on a new church building - with sufficient funds to convert it so we have a large worship auditorium, multiple rooms for kids church, reception, meeting and prayer rooms, kitchen and coffee lounge – but we have faith that its God’s will we should “step out of the boat” and do this for His Kingdom. Watch this space.....”

Website: www.tcf-spain.org

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Little change at the RBL AGM The Annual General Meeting of The Orihuela Costa and District Branch of the Royal British Legion was held at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras last Thursday with virtually the whole committee being returned to serve for another year unopposed.

The only changes saw the resignations of the Vice Chairman, Walter Shatford, and the Membership Secretary, Tony Blackband, who, after two or more years serving, both felt that it was time to sit back.

Walter Shatford was replaced by Eddie Colman, who will combine his new position of VC with that of the Poppy Appeal Coordinator, while Tony Blackband was replaced by the youngest member of the branch, Walter Monfort Torné, who is a partner in the law firm Fernández & Monfort based in Playa Flamenca.

Being a Spanish National, and a local solicitor, it is felt that Walter will be able to open up new avenues for the branch and help it to forge exciting new links within the Spanish Community.

Branch President Pastor Keith Brown following the AGM, flanked by Walter Shatford and Walter Monfort

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Reach out Fair raises 2400 euro City Council asks Medieval

T

he recent “Reach Out” charity Christmas fair at the Marina Bar on Saturday the 17th November was again an outstanding success. Raising 2,433 Euros the fair topped last year’s total and delighted those who attended.

Donations of prizes, gifts and money (some in coins valuing 153 Euros alone) were well received and a big thank you must go to all those kind people who donated.

Thanks to to the wonderful Phoenix band who played carols during the afternoon and also to Santa himself who spoke to the children and listened to their Christmas wishes. Donated too was a hand made chocolate cake courtesy of Bev who gave her support as usual and The Phoenix Club for their ongoing support and donations..

Thanks to all the various stall holders too, who helped to make the afternoon such a success and of course Rita and Dave of the Marina Bar and their hard working dedicated staff who were kept pretty busy

Market to return 9,500 euros

all afternoon.

David and Lorraine Whitney of “Reach Out” shop two who organized the event were thrilled with the outcome and of the crowds of people who supported the charity. Together with their team of trusty volunteers the afternoon went along swimmingly.

Their next event at the Marina Bar will be the ever popular “Mingle Bells” on Friday Dec. 7th at 2pm. which includes a Christmas meal and gets people together for a pre Christmas fun afternoon.

Bookings are limited and are now being taken at the bar with a non refundable deposit of 5Euro a head.

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The City of Orihuela has therefore asked the company, Solos Artesanos Association, to return 9,500 euros for "partial breaches" following their failings.

The socialist councillor, María García, has revealed details of the report which was prepared by a municipal technician after their complaints last February.

The company offered to make improvements that went a long way to securing the contract, 95% of which were not carried out.

In closing we thank you the general public who never cease to amaze with their generosity and support and who made this Christmas Fair an event to be proud of..

A municipal report, made after the criticism of the PSOE, confirms that the company awarded the management of the Orihuela Medieval Market earlier this year, failed to keep 95% of the promised improvements, in addition to other deficiencies in activities and decoration

The photo below shows Lorraine Whitney, volunteer and organizer before the Fair with 'Podge' the 'Name The Bear Prize"

Garcia said that according to clause 20 of the Terms and Conditions the penalties for non-compliance are penalized with the forfeiture of 500 euros for each activity or event not performed as described in the technical report at the time of tender.

Under this premise the municipality has quantified all the deficiencies for an amount of 9,500 euros that has already been claimed from the contractor for partial breach of the obligations arising from the contract.

Show Time for The Wiz!

It’s almost show time and members of STUDIO 32 are in the final stages of preparaton for their winter musical The Wiz which goes on next week. The Wiz is a modern take on that classic show The Wizard of Oz with some fabulous new soul, blues and gospel songs.

Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, is pure evil and when Dorothy and her friends are captured by her there seems to be no way back from the land of Oz. But Dorothy has other plans, having already disposed of one wicked witch in Oz – can she beat Evillene as well and get back to Kansas? Come and see this won-

derful musical to find out.

The role of Evillene the Wicked Witch of the West is being played by Rose Maclean (pictured). Rose has been with STUDIO32 for some time, having played Golde in Fiddler On The Roof and, more recently, Velma in the company’s successful production of Chicago.

STUDIO32 are proud and delighted to be supporting local charities once and look forward to giving lots more money with donations from this show.

Show dates are Wednesday November 28th to Saturday December 1st at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio, all performances start at 7.30pm with doors open 7pm.

Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at 10 euros, and can be obtained by calling 744 48 49 33, or by emailing tickets@studiothirtytwo.org Current seating availability for each performance is available on their website www.studiothirtytwo.org so be sure to book your seat now.

ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2018 In addition to the normal Services (see Footnote) the following special Services are planned over the Advent and Christmas 2018 period:

SAN FULGENCIO

LA SIESTA

LAGO JARDIN

Tue 4 Dec 18

Advent Carol Service 11:00 am

Mon 10 Dec 18

Ecumenical Carol Service 6:00 pm

Mon 24 Dec 18

Midnight Mass – Holy Eucharist 11:30 pm

Sun 9 Dec 18

Thu 20 Dec 18 Jardín

Ecumenical Carol Service 6:00 pm Carol Singing outside Lago (followed by Tapas) 6:00 pm

LA MANGA Mon 24 Dec 18 Christmas Eve – Holy Eucharist 6:00 pm (St Teresa's, Las Lomas Village)

LOS BALCONES Wed 12 Dec 18 Traditional Nine Lessons and Carols Service with the RBL Band 6:00 pm Sun 16 Dec 18

Christingle Service 10:30 am

Tue 25 Dec 18

Christmas Day - Holy Eucharist 10:30 am

CAMPOVERDE Thu 13 Dec 18 Traditional Nine Lessons and Carol Service with Coro Pilar 6:00 pm Sun 23 Dec 18

Carols at the 'Rusty Nail' 6pm

Mon 24 Dec 18

Holy Eucharist 8:30 pm

Sun 30 Dec 18

Christingle Service 6:00 pm

FOOTNOTE For more information on the workings of the Chaplaincy - and other planned activities and events – please view their web-site: www.c-of-e-torrevieja.com/wp/ The specific location of the various Churches together with their normal Services can be found here: www.c-of-e-torrevieja.com/wp/where-we-are/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/anglicantorrevieja/ The Anglican Chaplaincy extends a very warm and friendly welcome to all denominations who live in or are visiting our area and our Church Centres

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON LADIES PAIRS KNOCKOUT COMPETITION AT THE FIRE STATION What an exciting night the ladies had at The Fire Station!!

Quarter Final First up was Pat Schofield & Wendy Hayward (Junction Jaguars) against Henni Oortwijn& Susan Collins (Chemies Chicks). The ladies set the bar high with some high scores, Pat (95,75, 63 83, 81, 83) finishing on D5, Wendy (92, 92, 90, 84) finishing on D2, Henni (83 93, 83) finishing on D15, Susan (83).

Second pairs up was unfortunately a Fire Station Green Watch Derby, Tracey Betteridge & Jane Le Blond against Margaret McKenzie & Viv Perryman.

The ladies had a great game and lots of banter went to and fro, again some high scores from the ladies Tracey (75,71) finishing the first game on D15 and the third game on D1, Jane (72, 91, 72), Margaret (67, 66, 90) finishing the second game on D6, Viv (82, 109, 72, 91).

Third pairs up was Denise Green & Liz Cowan (Junction Jaguars) against Lesley Dolling & Jan Hassall (Hub Hellraisers). Again, some great scores from the ladies, Denise (75, 73), Liz (88, 83, 100), Lesley (96 60, 81, 81) finishing on D15, Jan (77) finishing on D17.

The last Quarter Final pairs up was Cheryl McGlynn & Sue Spiers against Simone de Lacey& Lesley Eagles. Again the ladies didn’t disappoint Sue (79, 79, 76), Simone (80, 87), Lesley (100, 80, 81) finishing the first game on D8 and the second game on D4.

Semi Final Pat and Wendy against Tracey and Jane. Pat (85, 85, 76, 85, 18) finishing the third game on D20, Wendy (127) finishing the first game on D2, Tracey (68, 77, 83, 63), Jane (74, 86) finishing the second game on D10.

Simone & Lesley against Lesley and Jan. The ladies scores stayed high Simone (75, 76, 90, 95), Lesley E (80, 97, 60) finishing the second game on D2, Lesley H (74, 61, 60, 73), Jan (88, 74, 79, 82, 71) finishing the first game on D8 and the second game on D7.

Final So it was Pat and Wendy against Lesley and Jan, best of 5. Jan took the first game with D1, Pat fought back and took the second game with D2, Jan once again claimed the game with D9 and finally

Lesley finished on D8 making it game set and match for Lesley and Jan (Hub Hellraisers).

A fantastic night and my word did those Hellraisers raise the roof when the final double was hit. A massive well done ladies and very well deserved!

MEN’S PAIRS KNOCKOUT COMPETITION AT CHEMIES LOUNGE First Round Karl O’Brien & Andre Wing (Ale House) were up first against Simon Williams & John Eyre (Hub Hyenas). Simon didn’t disappoint with a 120. Simon and John went through to the next round with a 2-1 win.

The next set of pairs was another Fire Station Derby, this time with Terry Bridger & Paul Smart against Barry Shingler & Kevin Wood.

Paul managed a 116 throw but the game didn’t go their way and Barry & Kevin went through to the next round with a 2-0 win.

Up next was Stef Simpson & Freddy Salters (las Rosas Bullies) against Ian Phillips & Glen Richardson (Ale House). The Ale house boys took the game 2-0 securing their place in the next round.

The last pairs in this round were Karl Mallinson & Jordan Johnson (Ale House) against Alex Nikolov & Tomek Pifvzek (Hub Hyenas).

Karl’s 140 and 100 wasn’t enough to beat Hub Hyenas who went through to the next round 2-1.

Second Round Alan Charman & Antonio Garcia (Las Rosas Bullies) found themselves against Simon Williams & John Eyre (Hub Hyenas). Simon (116) & John (100, 100) went through to the next round with a 2-0 score.

Graham Solomans & Hugh Galloway (Junction Jackals) were up next against Barry Shingler & Kevin Wood (Fire Station Black Watch). With Graham (100) and Hugh (132) Junction Jackals went through to the next round with a 2-0 win.

Next up was another local Derby, this time it was The Ale House Alan Haverlock & Jim Underwood and Ian Phillips & Glen Richardson (Ale House). Alan’s (100) just didn’t come close and Ian and Glen took the game 2-0.

Tony Spiers & Stephen Maxwell (Chemies Loungers) were next up against Alex Nikolov & Tomek Pifvzek (Hub Hyenas). Alex &

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Tomek battled through to the next round with a 2-0 win.

Quarter Finals Simon Williams & John Eyre were up against Graham Solomans & Hugh Galloway (Junction Jackals). Some high scores from Simon and Hugh which helped Graham and Hugh go through to the next round with a 2-0 win.

Ian Phillips & Glen Richardson (Ale House) and Alex Nikolov & Tomek Pifvzek (Hub Hyenas) were next up. Glen (116, 124) was no match for Alex and Tomek with went through to the next round with a 2-0 win.

Graham Solomans & Hugh Galloway (Junction Jackals) go through to the next round against Alex Nikolov & Tomek Pifvzek (Hub Hyenas).

MEN’S PAIRS KNOCKOUT COMPETITION AT ANGELS BAR LOUNGE First Round Aroldas Klimonis & Edmundas Klimonis (El Capitan) beat John Williams & Lee Williamson (Hub Hyenas) 2-0.

James MacKay & Graham White (Chemies Loungers) beat Billy Dollins & Paul Shopland (Chemies Loungers) 2-1.

Shaun Smith & Joe Miller (Hub Hyenas) beat Paul Lock & Ralph Christie (Fire Station Green Watch) 2-0.

Nigel Justice & Vycka Bobinas (El Capitan) got through to the next round with a bye.

Second Round Aroldas Klimonis & Edmundas Klimonis (El Capitan) beat Derek Jack Lister & Jim Gray (Ale House) 2-1.

Jem Glerdhill & Sam Seymour (Las Rosas Bullies) beat James MacKay & Graham White (Chemies Loungers) 2-1.

Nigel Justice & Vycka Bobinas (El Capitan) beat Phil Waller & Paul Cripwell (Angels Arrows) 2-0.

Quarter Finals Aroldas Klimonis & Edmundas Klimonis (El Capitan) beat Jem Glerdhill & Sam Seymour (Las Rosas Bullies) 2-0.

Nigel Justice & Vycka Bobinas (El Capitan) beat Shaun Smith & Joe Miller (Hub Hyenas) 2-1.

Torrevieja Darts Ladies Organisation Founders Shield - Week 11 Results: Primadonnas 9 - 13 Gap Ladies Friendly's Chicas 8 - 13 Black Dog Ladies El Balcon Chicas 16 - 5 Wildcats at Macklin’s Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures 17 - 6 Friendly's Temps League Table Gap Ladies Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures El Balcon Chicas Friendly’s Chicas Friendly's Temps Black Dog Ladies Wildcats at Macklin’s Primadonnas

P 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

Legs(p) Legs(s) Pts 51 115 166 50 91 141 48 90 138 45 81 126 38 79 117 43 74 117 27 51 78 31 42 73

Hot Darts: Gail Murray 146, Pat Woods 140, Simone de Lacy 140, Elaine Willis 134, Sharon Frain 133, Marylyn Jackson 129, Lisa Alsop 127, Elaine Willis 125, Marylyn Jackson 125, Gail Murray 121, Bliss Wright 121, Pam Taylor 121, Christine Simmonds 119, Annette Dobson 117, Pat Schofield 117, Simone de Lacy 116, Michelle Marsden 112, Pam Horton 110, Christine Pattison 108, Lorraine Veale 108, Lorraine Veale 103, Kath Walker 103 Hot 100’s: Jane Barnes 2, Pat Schofield, Pamela Taylor, Pat Woods, Bliss Wright 1 Highest Checkouts: Lin Cousins 104, Patricia Woods 94, Cynthia Jevons 90, Pam Horton 90, Lorraine Veale 73 (week 11) Least Darts: Cynthia Jevons 25 (week 6)

Lyn’s Hole-in-One at El Plantio A truly international line-up of Icelander Tryggvi, Benny from Denmark, Claude and Mirielle from Belgium plus the odd one or two Scotsmen made up the 24 starters for El Plantio 2's Team Yellow Ball competition.

Despite conditions being benign, scoring was not particularly high and only three teams of the eight starters returned the Yellow Ball intact – the other five incurring a penalty of five points per ball lost.

Highlight of the morning was a Hole-in-One at the tricky Hole 1 for Lyn Young.

Nearest the pins, Hole 2 – John Wilby , Hole 5 – John O'Brien.

Third Place, David Swann, Mirielle Michels, Mike Davies – 108 points.

Second Place, John O'Brien, Claude De Wamme, Benny Jorgensen – 111 points.

First Place, Ken Green, Alistair Douglas, Dave Southwell – 123 points If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. We use both courses the Par 3 nine hole course and the main 18 hole course, so we cater for all abilities. The

membership rates are very competitive, so call for more details. Anyone who wishes to play in the Society as a guest or join as a new member, contact Ian Henderson on 966 716 616 or 636 116 230.

Photo below - L to R, John Wilby, Lyn Young, Ken Green, Alistair Douglas,David Swann, David Southwell, Mike Davies, Mirielle Michels, Benny Jorgensen, John O'Brien, Claude De Wamme .

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Horadada Bowls Club

Quesada Bowls Club

by Dee Stephenson The rain in Spain certainly fell on the bowling greens in torrents on Monday and stopped play! All of QBC’s matches in the South Alicante League were cancelled and have been rescheduled to a later date.

Meanwhile the Winter league players had a bye. They currently have 58 points - only 8 points behind the leaders with a game in hand, so everything to play for next week.

In the Southern League the Swifts enjoyed a competitive match against MonteMar Toreadors. Another fine 8-4 victory for them this week with 97-71 shots, which maintains their position near the top of the League Division B. And in the same division, Quesada Swans were away to San Luis Leopards and also secured an 8-4 win, with shots 95 to 81.

Short and sweet report this week, but plenty to play for and report next week, as players catch up with rescheduled matches.

Just a reminder that our popular Saturday morning chicken drive is open to visitors. Green fees are only 6 euros if you have your own shoes and bowls and 7 euros if you need to hire them. Anyone interested in taking part, please report to The Club, Quesada for a 9.30am start.

For more information about our club, please contact our membership secretary Angie Goddard: 2014@hotmail.com New bowlers are always welcome and introductory coaching is available

by Irene Graham

Friday 16th in the Southern League we were at home to La Manga. The weather was kind to us and the forecasted rain stayed away for the duration of the match.

Looking across the rinks and seeing the home team build up their shots was impressive.

This was the Royals at their very best. We won on all 5 rinks and gained the overall shots. Only one rink was a close match. Our winning rinks were: John Goddard, Mick Kirby and Barry Evans 16 -14, Tracey Paffett, Wayne Jackson and Terry Hucknall 24 – 9, Carol Linehan, David Allan and Sheila Westwood 27 – 6, Irene Graham, Alan Miller and Bryan Eatough 27 – 7, Ken Barber, Les Davies and David Bracken 36 – 6 Very well played to each and every one of the team and a special well done to our new players Sheila Westwood and David Bracken. We needed those well-earned points and it has placed us in 5th position just 2 points behind Monte Mar Matadors.

Monday the 19th our home match against Monte Mar Torreadors was cancelled due to bad weather. This match has been re-scheduled for Tuesday 27 November.

On Friday 23rd we were away to La Siesta Golds but unfortunately we were unable to keep up our great result of the previous week.

Two of the rinks were quite close in shots and one of the rinks didn’t actually tell the true story of the match. Horadada played well but La Siesta was better with any of the’ luck’ going to them. We won on two rinks and lost on three giving us 4 points to La Siesta’s 8. The overall shots went to La Siesta. 70 for and 98 against.

Our winning rinks were: Carol Linehan, David Allen and Sheila Westwood 21 – 9, Tracey Paffett, Wayne Jackson and Terry Hucknall 19 – 15 The weather was kind to us and the rain of earlier stayed away. A good, friendly atmosphere was enjoyed by all.

Come on Team Horadada, keep ‘em bowls a rollin’!

Horadada offers a warm welcome to new or experienced bowlers, and provides the necessary equipment.

Our roll-up days for this friendly club are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings.

Please contact Fred Trigwell on 659 139 129 for more information.

Vistabella Bowls Club

by Lynne Bishop

Results from Friday 16th Nov SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div A. The Lanzadores 10 - 2 Emerald Isle Claymores. The Picadors 8 - 4 San Luis Tigers.

and a great shot difference. Our only losing team lost by one after a very hard fought game. The team of Geraldine Fisher, Tony French & Gordon Fisher had a big score of 43-4! VB 134 (10) - 50(2) Q.

In Div C the Swingers 12 - 0 El Rancho Rangers and the Conquistadores 2- 10 Greenland Cedars.

The Picadors were away to the Emerald Isle Claymores, they had a really tight game but only finished with one win...unlucky. VB 72(2) - 78(10) EI.

Monday 19th Nov. The SOUTH ALICANTE LEAGUES were all cancelled and rearranged due to bad weather.

WINTER LEAGUE. Vistabella away to Greenlands and a wonderful result. Four winning rinks and one that lost by just two shots. VB 120 (10) - 56 (2) G. A superb win.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE A Div 23th Nov. An outstanding win for the Lanzadores at home against Quesada Swallows. Four winning rinks

Div C Swingers up at La Marina playing the Merlins had one win and a drawn game. VB 75(3) - 99(8) LM. Welcome back onto the green Mike Irwin, we hope the knee held up!

The Conquistadores at home to San Luis Pumas picked up a good result with three winning rinks and the overall shots. Well done this week. VB 91(8) - 68(4) SL.

Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Sponsored by The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D, Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Monte Mar Toreadors v Country Bowls Geckos A good days bowling by the Monte Mar Toreadors, winning on all five rinks and shots. The Gecko's played on all rinks in the true spirit of the game of bowls and a friendly drink and chat was enjoyed at the end of the match. Well done the Toreadors !!!

Shots Toreadors 122 – 64 Geckos, Points 12 – 0 After the long journey to Mazarron the Matadors won on two rinks well done to Mike Farrelly, Wendy Oxley, skip Don Cleeter, Pauline Merry, June Young skip Chris Merry.

Shots Matadors 90 – 107 Miners, Points Matadors 4 – 8 Miners Monte Mar Matadors v San Miguel Beagles The only match played on the Costa Blanca!!! At home to the

LA Marina BOWLS CLUB Report

by Barry Latham This is a good ending for last week as this week hasn’t started yet because of all the rain and floods.

Southern League Div A the Ospreys at home against La Siesta Blues and we had a good win by eight to four.

Pete Parsons, Wendy Latham and the Anne Stone won 20 – 11 while Alex Whyte, Jim Reeves and Kathy Manning comfortably beat the opposition 27 – 16.

Not to be outdone Shirley Hadaway, Phil Pape and Margaret McLaughlin won by four shots.

In Southern League Div C the Merlins chopped down the Greenland Elms by 8 points which pushes the Merlins up into fourth place.

Beagles the Matadors only managed to draw on one rink well done to Tanya Oliver, Bill Judd skip Ronnie Cairns.

Shots Matadors 54 – 111 Beagles, Points Matadors 1 – 11 Beagles WINTER LEAGUE - Monte Mar v Javea Green Monte Mar entertained Javea Green in the Winter League this week and put up a good performance against a team who is top of the league. With Monte Mar winning on three rinks but losing overall shots. Winning rinks Jan Soars, June Young, Phil Goble skip Dave Melville, Gina Hindle, Pauline Woodfine, Danny King skip Barrie Woodfine, Pauline Merry, Sheila Roberts, Ronnie Cairns skip Chris Merry. Shots 77 – 100, Pts 6 – 6 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. www.montemarbowls.com John Rae with that Dave McGaw and the ever ready Reg Jackson secured a 30 – 14 win. Top rink. John Morgan, Mike Lowe and Dave Taylor came away with a 26 -14 win and Barry Sadler, Paul Tregoing and Alan Wilcock also won with a score of 19 – 16.. The one and only Dave O’Sullivan coasted to a 18 – 8 win with help from Garth Slater and Desna Lowe.

Rain stopped play on Monday in most places, floods or leaks everywhere. I was at hospital in the canteen where they were using saucers to catch the water dripping through the roof.

For the Winter League we travelled up to Benitachell and got thumped 10 – 2 but it wasn’t for the want of trying. It could have been easily 10 – 6 to them but for my pet moan and groan……the last three ends.

Our only winning rink was the Old Man’s rink of Terry Perchard,

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2018/19 RESULTS AND TABLES FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER

DIVISION A La Marina Ospreys 80 San Miguel Bulldogs 109 Emerald Isle Cavaliers 100 Vistabella Lanzadores 134 San Luis Tigers 118 Emerald I Claymores 78

(3) (11) (12) (10) (10) (10)

San Luis Lions (9) El Rancho Mustangs (1) La Siesta Blues (0) Quesada Swallows (1) Greenlands Oaks (2) Vistabella Picadors (2)

90 76 61 50 77 72

Vistabella Lanzadores Emerald Isle Cavaliers San Luis Lions San Miguel Bulldogs La Marina Ospreys Quesada Swallows El Rancho Mustangs Greenlands Oaks San Luis Tigers Emerald Isle Claymores La Siesta Blues Vistabella Picadors

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

W 28 29 28 24 21 18 19 14 14 15 12 12

Pts 72 71 67 57 51 49 48 34 34 34 29 28

D 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 0

L 10 10 11 14 18 20 20 26 26 25 26 28

Win 7 6 5 3.5 4 6 5 3 3 2 1.5 2

Diff 280 208 209 46 -14 -36 -23 -115 -129 -182 -133 -111

DIVISION B San Luis Leopards El Rancho Broncos La Siesta Golds Quesada Swifts La Manga Crusaders Montemar Matadors

81 104 98 97 122 87

Mazarron Miners Quesada Swifts La Siesta Golds Montemar Matadors Horadada Royals Montemar Toreadors La Manga Crusaders El Rancho Broncos San Miguel Boxers Quesada Swans Country B Geckos San Luis Leopards

(4) Quesada Swans (8) (8) San Miguel Boxers (4) (8) Horadada Royals (4) (8) Montemar Toreadors(4) (10) Mazarron Miners (2) (4) Country B Geckos (8)

95 71 70 71 55 95

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Pts 66 63 62 51 49 49 48 48 43 36 30 26

W 27 24 24 20 21 21 20 17 17 14 13 11

D 0 2 2 2 1 3 0 4 2 4 0 2

L 13 14 14 18 18 16 20 19 21 22 27 27

Win 6 6.5 6 5 3 3 4 5 3.5 2 3 1

Diff 174 191 149 -15 45 17 148 -82 -115 -188 -124 -200

DIVISION C Greenlands Elms Vistabella Cond’res El Rancho Rangers La Marina Merlins La Siesta Silvers

86 91 102 99 77

Vistabella Swingers Greenlands Cedars La Marina Merlins Emerald Isle Outlaws Emerald Isle Roundheads Country Bowls Cubs San Luis Pumas El Rancho Rangers Greenlands Elms Vistabella Conquistadores La Siesta Silvers

(8) (8) (6) (9) (4)

Country Bowls Cubs (4) San Luis Pumas (4) Emerald Isle Rheads (6) Vistabella Swingers (3) Greenlands Cedars (8)

81 68 94 75 91

P 8 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 7 8 7

W 29 25 22 23 18 15 14 14 13 13 11

Pts 71 62 58 58 42 34 33 32 29 29 26

D 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2

L 10 10 11 12 17 20 26 21 22 26 22

Win 6 6 6 6 3 2 2.5 3 2.5 1 2

Diff 340 219 231 174 -75 -91 -108 -116 -179 -247 -148

Jean Perchard, Barbara Forshaw and Mo Kidd.

I sat and watched the game and was well entertained by Marilyn and Lorita. I shall be able to knit and sew at the next game.

We often say that the best part of Winter League is the meal and camaraderie afterwards and it certainly was.

Friday in the Southern League the Merlins were at home to the Vistabella Swingers and it turned out a good result for the home team 9 – 3. Mr Withers took his rink to a 24 – 12 win so well done to Arthur Cronk and Marilyn Fryatt.

John Rae is keeping up his great form with his other two of Dave McGaw and Reg Jackson winning 22 – 15.

Still unbeaten. Dave Hadaway, Paul Tregoing and Trevor Hancock also won with a 19 – 12 score.

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Spanglish Golf Society @ Bonalba For this months meeting the Spanglish Golf Society and a group of 23 players visited the established course at Bonalba taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

After the game we returned to the Spanglish bar, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome snack prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their support and that of our sponsor Sapphire Properties.

The course was generally in good condition after recent heavy rains.

Our next fixture is our Christmas Competition at Las Colinas on Wednesday 5th December 2018 followed by our interim day at our home course at Vistabella on Wednesday 19th December 2018.

Winners were as follows: Category 1: 1st - Morten Kristensen – 34 points, 2nd – Colin Allott – 33 points, 3rd – Mike Probert – 32 points, Category 2 - 1st – Jim Speakman – 34 points, 2nd – Michael Murray - 29 points. NTP – Mike Probert,John Clark, Arthur Jones Football card – Rudy Wattley

If you are interested in joining the society call Paul Cawte on 966 73 1223 or Graham Hall on 664 692 638 or better still pop into the bar.

Report by Mike Probert of CB Green Fee Services on 966 704 752

Greenlands Bowls Club

by Dave Webb

In the Discovery Division, The Sycamores were at Home to San Miguel Dalmations. Final score - shots - 88 - 99. Points - 8 - 4.

Winning rinks were Brian Tomlin, Tony Hodges, skip Dave Dudding. 23 shots to 19. Jean Giddings, Ron Stansfield, skip Dave Giddings. 21 shots to 15. Phil Lockley, Mary Lockley, skip Mel Brown. 22 shots to 15. Zoe Wilcock, Jim Wilcock, skip Les Barber.

18 shots to 17.

In the winter League our opponents were Vistabella, final score was shots 56 - 112. Points - 2- 10.winning rink - B Tomlin, L Hier, D Toozer, B Collins. 18 - 16.

In The Discovery Division we were unable to secure any points so we look ahead to our next match where I'm sure we shall improve on that result.

In the C Division Southern League, the Elms played Country

The Winter League team played 2 games this week. The usual Wednesday game saw them go up north to El Cid. They came away with a just 4 points, 77 shots to 87 but the result does not tell the entire story with two rinks losing thanks to the opposition’s last bowls. The 2 winning teams were Ian Robertson, Brian Allen, Val Hignett & Lin Miller, 18:14, and Allan Patterson, Bob Graham, Johnny Raby & Carol Broomfield, 19:15. The team then played again on Thursday afternoon, home to Quesada. The squad certainly seemed to enjoy this, as the result was a great win, 10:2, with the losing team missing out by just 1 shot. The best rink this time

The Pintos found the line and length a little quicker than the Sycamores, as you would expect and took the 5 rinks and hence the overall shots. Ann C Taylor, Diane Yates and David Whitworth 2111. June Whitworth, Sheila Cooper and Carolyn Harris 20-16. Malc Sykes, Denise Morgan and Jim Gracie 30-10. Irene Thomson, Bob Morgan and Eddie Thomson 32-9. Brian Harris, Keith Cunningham and Bob Taylor 21-12.

Friday morning found the Mustangs at San Miguel against the Bulldogs, who proved to be strong opponents, particularly at San Miguel. Although we came away with just the one point we played well, as well as the drawn rink we lost two by just one and two

In the Southern League A Division the Blues travelled to Emerald Isle Cavaliers The Golds in Division 5 entertained Horadada and won by 98 shots to 70 picking up 8 points. The winning rinks for the Golds came from Fay Beattie, Norman Adcroft and Val Dalton winning 30 shots to 12 whilst wins also were provided by Gordon Dall,Tony Campbell and Rab Logan winning 27 shots to 6 and Barbara Cooper, Irene and Dave Laverick won 17 shots to 12.

Wednesday 21st Winter League: San Luis home v Bonalba, we had a good result: 8 pts-4, shots 88-66. Winners: Jan Pocock, Keith Phillips, Dave Blackie, Scott Malden 23-15, Kath Reid, Ray Pollock, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 18-13, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Sabrina & Russ Marks 25-5.

Bowls. result shots - 86 - 81. points - 8 - 4. Best Winning rink - D Watt, C Stobbart, G Watt - 23 - 11.

The Berleen team also had a good win: William Holtham, Sheila Cammack, Barry Edwards, Les Bedford 20-11.

The Cedar were away to La Siesta Silvers, shots 91 - 77. Points 8 4. best winning rink - P Lockley, m Lockley, M Brown. 24 - 14. In the A Div, the Oaks were away to San Luis Tigers and were well and truly mauled, final scores - shots 77 - 118. Points 2 - 10. Winning rink - A Toozer, J Hier, R Cordell. 21 - 17.

Southern League: Friday 23rd SL Lions, away v La Marina Ospreys, had a good result after a very hard fought afternoon; points 9-3, shots 90-80. Winners: Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 23-18, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 13-13, Margaret Morrison, Giuseppe Galelli, Neil Morrison 21-9, William Holtham, Keith Phillips, Ray Clarke 19-18.

for all inquiries please contact Chris Dewar on 698418987. or email dewarsinspain6246@gmail.com or you can visit https://greenlandsbowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub

by Gail Willshire

belonged to Noel Davis, David Johnson, Gail Willshire & Fred Willshire, 26:11.

On Friday, the Bulldogs greeted the El Rancho Mustangs and gave them a bit of a mauling, 11:1 and 109 shots to 76. The top trio was Meg Brownlee, Reg Cooper & Lynn Greenland who had a great win 26:9. The Boxers, unfortunately couldn’t match this result, away at El Rancho, facing the Broncos. With a win from Margaret Mackney, Frank Scotthern & Jack Jackson, 18:12, and two draws, the team came away with 4 points, 71 shots to 104 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 now asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1:45.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965720461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965020492.

El Rancho Bowls Club Having had all Monday’s league matches postponed, we played the first of the on thursday, that being the Pintos at home to Greenlands Sycamores.

Our Winter League team entertained Emerald Isle and liitle change from results recently with the only winning rink coming from Doug and Fay Beattie with Bill and Sue Jordan winning 18 shots to 10.The overall shots for the match went to Emerald Isle114 shots to 60.

The thunder storms finally caught up with us and washed out Monday bowling; matches to be replayed 24th & 25th November.

San Miguel Bowls Club A shorter report this week as only one match was played on 19th across the whole of the South Alicante league – Beagles away to Monte Mar Matadors. With just a few drops of rain in Gran Alicant, the Beagles excelled to win 11 points to 1, 111 shots to 54. While all teams did well, the best rink, with an impressive score of 33:4, once again belonged to Margaret Patterson, John Raby & Stuart Denholm.

A washout on Monday in the Voyager Division and Enterprise Divisions due to overnight storms will give all club representatives the difficulty in rearranging matches in the days to come.

San Luis Bowls Club by Sheila Cammack

In the Winter League we were at home to Monte Mar. final score..........Shots- 100 - 72. Points - 10 - 2. Winning rinks - C Rudge, G Watt, L Rudge,M Brown - 26 - 11. M Stephens, D Watt, J Obrien, D Sale. - 17 - 15. J Giddings, D Giddings, R Cordell, M Kelly. 20 - 12. B Tomlin, Z Wilcock, J Wilcock, B Collins. - 23 - 11.

Afterwards we enjoyed a nice meal together in our new restaurant.

The Elms did not fare well either, La Marina Merlins showed no mercy and the result was total shots 73 - 105. points 2 - 10.

La Siesta Bowls Club By Rod Edgerton

The Silvers in the C Division were visited by Greenlands Cedars in an excellent match won by the visitors by 91 shots to 77. The two winning rinks for the Silvers came from Dot Kocsis with Rod Edgerton and Alan Ralph winning 22 shots to 14 whilst Kathleen and Noel Morrisoe with Shiela Millward winning 19 shots to 14.

In the Voyager Division The Chestnuts were away to Emerald Isle Saturns. Shots 77 - 82. Points - 6 - 6. Winning rinks - J Thompson, I Bell, skip N Pulfer. 19 - 17. S Sellwood, C Stobbard, J Dowell. 15 11. J Bliss, J Oleary, skip D Watt. 21 - 17.

In the C div the Cedars had a great result again, total shots - 95 - 79.

Points 0 - 2. In the a Div the Oaks were up against E Isle Caveliers.

Total shots 79 - 105. points 2 - 10.

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Meanwhile the Rangers were at home to Emerald Isle Roundheads and took 2 rinks, lost one by just 2 shots and won the overall shots, a worthy result.

In the Afternoon the Broncos played host to San Miguel Boxers and played very well to win 2 rinks and draw two others, also taking the overall shots by an appreciable margin. Graham Day, Sheila Cox and Mike Cox 39-12. Steve Ziepe, Pam Harris and Brian Harris 14-14.

Peter Blackburn, Suzette Ziepe and Rob Clark 12-18. Barbara Jones, Jan Bright and Geoff Jones 24-12. Ann C Taylor, Denise Morgan and Bob Easthope 15-15.

For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com or Brian Taylor on 965 40 7093 or at elranchobowlsclub@gmail.com

SL Tigers, home v Greenlands Oaks, had an excellent result; 10 pts2, shots 118-77. Winners: Allen Bowen, Barry Roseveare, Suzi Cooper 27-12, Judy Carroll, David Blackie, Les Bedford 25-14, Helen Hammond, Bill Webb, Scott Malden 28-18, Kevin McKenna, Marina Beardsall, Barry Edwards 21-12.

SL Leopards home v Quesada Swans, had a close battle, just missing out on another 2 wins by a few shots, finishing; 4 pts-8, 81 shots-95.

Winners: Dennis Jackson, Margaret Clarke, Malcolm Ayton 18-15, Chris Jackson, Sue Ross, Drew Russell 22-17.

SL Pumas away, v Vistabella Conquistadors had a tough match 4 pts8, shots 68-91. Winners: Chris Phillips, Terry Baylis, Geoff Francis 17-16, Sharon Mitchell, Mary Fromson, Mario Cavilla 17-9.

SLBC information, club website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com or contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691 903 773.

Emerald Isle Bowls Club

by Elwyn Morris

The bowling week in Sunny Spain was delayed this week and we started on Wed with Winter League game at La Siesta. The outcome was a fine 10-2 aggregate 114-60 win for the Isle, winners were: P Rhodes D Leeming A M Stevenson J Smyth 30-13, S Kavanagh T Dix P Dix B Kavanagh 27-8, R Clive J Mulloy P Coffey I Brewster 24-7, D Jones M Veale M Breen D Gerrard 23-14 Friday brought La Siesta Blues to the Isle and the home team had a great 12-0 aggregate 100-61win, winners were: P Rhodes C Smyth A M Stevenson 21-13, D Jones M Veale J Smyth 18-11 D Rhodes K Jolliffe D Gerrard 22-14, G Shoots P Coffey B Kavanagh 19-13 ,B Taylor,M Odell G Odell 20-10 The Claymores played Vistabella Picadores and had a fine 10-2 aggregate 78-72 win winners were D Horne S Wickens D Donovan 22-17, B Doran C Thomas M Thomas 15-9, J Westall M Whitelock P Heaney 16-12, E Morris C Parsons A Malcolm 14-13 Rounheads travelled to El Rancho Rangers and came away with a good 6-6 aggregate 94-102 draw, winners were: A Gower R Andrews T Upham 30-16, J Elliott R Fooks E Brookes 20-12, K John P Creswell G Smith 19-17

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

‘Winter Low Season Prices’ The current high season golfing period from the middle of September to the end of November has been one of the busiest on record for all our local golf courses.

For those residents that live here on a shrinking pension budget and who think that golf prices are too high are going to have to get used to this situation in the short term because clearly there are hordes of tourist golfers not wanting to travel to Turkey or North Africa to play their golf who still find golfing here on the Costa Blanca an attractive option.

Only time will tell if Brexit has any impact on this situation for the UK based tourist golfers but there are still increasing numbers of tourist golfers arriving here from Northern Europe.

The good news for local residents is that these golfers always return home for the winter months so courses are less busy and prices generally fall until sometime in February.

There is a sting in the tail for 2019 because ALL golf courses have increased their prices from 1st January 2019 so if you can then fill your boots during December before the new increases are applied.

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

The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you until 30/11/18:

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Alenda Alicante Altorreal Bonalba Don Cayo (Altea) El Plantio Font Del Llop La Finca La Marquesa La Serena Las Colinas Las Ramblas Lo Romero New Sierra Golf Roda Villamartin Villaitana Poniente Vistabella

€145 €114 €90 €120 €110 €112 €134 €128 €45 €41 €99 €104 €134 €80 €110 €110 €62 €106

Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy from12pm.

Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Sgle Green Fee from 1pm weekdays Single Green Fee (after 2pm) Single Green fee Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Green Fees and Buggy Two Players and Buggy (from 3pm) Two Players and Buggy Single Green Fee and Buggy Two Players and Buggy

Italicised entries reflect price changes. For Bookings and info Mike at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com quoting the reference LEADER or on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931

British Legion Vouchers Still Available for Purchase The following vouchers are still available for sale with all proceeds going to the British Legion: Alicante (valid from 19/11/18) 2 players and buggy €85 Roda (valid from 15/11/18) 2 players and buggy €85 An ideal Birthday or Christmas gifts.

THE ILE AUX CERFS Golf Club, Mauritius, a combination of golf course and paradise. On an island separated from the mainland by a turquoise lagoon, it boasts a luxurious hotel voted one of the world’s best. Designed by Bernhard Langer, the course features volcanic outcrops, lakes and gullies, with some tee shots across sea inlets.

Unfortunately, the Indian Ocean is rising and it may not be long before golfers are issued with an inflatable buggy and a mask and snorkel.

YOU HAVE TO FEEL SORRY for these golf superstars who slave away designing courses on unspoilt tropical islands. Also spare a thought for Masa Nishijima, International Consultant for Top 100 Golf Courses. It is his melancholy duty to play on every contender for ‘World’s Top Courses’ and help to rate them accordingly. Masa has played everywhere from Royal Melbourne to Ballybunion while compiling his list. I suppose somebody has to do it.

HAVING GROWN UP in Merseyside, Tommy Fleetwood will be very much the home-town hero when he hosts the 2019 British Masters at Hillside golf club, near Southport. The tournament, which has been moved to May and is at present without a sponsor, will mark the European Tour’s first visit to Hillside since Tony Jacklin won the Sun Alliance PGA - the precursor to the BMW PGA Championship – in 1982.

THE EUROPEAN TOUR’S exhausting 2019 schedule features 48 tournaments in 31 countries spanning 5 continents. The Tour’s efforts to make golf more inclusive and FUN will see the return of GolfSixes, to be played in Portugal, World Super Six Perth, the Shot Clock Challenge and the Belgian Knockout .

January’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship will be added to the Rolex Series and the prize fund increased to €7m to bring it in line with the other Rolex Series events (Irish Open, Scottish Open, BMW PGA Championship, Italian Open, Turkish Airlines Open, Nedbank Golf Challenge and the DP World Tour Championship.) The French Open has been dropped from the series, which will do nothing to improve the Entente Cordiale.

WAS GOLF HARDER 25 years ago? Roger Chapman, European Tour golfer in the 80’s says: “If you were behind a tree you could manoeuvre the ball 30-40 yards. These days it just reaches its peak and then falls out of the air.

The old ball would carry on bending. I was in the top third of driving distances on the European Tour in the Persimmon days with about 260 yards, now I’m 25 years older and hitting it 25 yards further. Everyone has to go with technology but I preferred it before, the sound of Persimmon was just a great noise. Now it is just ‘get it in the air quickly and let it fly.’ The combination of club and ball means they can hit it 340 yards which seems all wrong.”

LEE WESTWOOD’S GIRLFRIEND Helen Storey was on the bag when he won the Nedbank Challenge. She will now be a permanent fixture, replacing his caddie of ten years, Billy Foster, who’s last pairing with Westwood was at the Turkish Airlines Open the week before, when Westwood tied for 35th place. Foster said he and Westwood have parted on good terms, “Although he might have waited more than a week before winning a million dollars!”

ALONGSIDE THE updated R & A and USPGA Official Rules of Golf book, a printed and digital copy of the Players Edition has been introduced as a more user-friendly version, with illustrations and easy to follow diagrams and charts. Access via the R&A website and app.

My opinion of the new rules in force from January is as follows: Like: Drop from knee height.

Like: Can repair damage including spike marks on greens.

Dislike: Putting with the pin in.

Can’t understand why they didn’t consult me first.

WHAT A TWIT: Bubba Watson had to show off his chip shot despite bring 41,000 ft up in a private plane, sending a golfball straight down the aisle. The applause would have been short-lived if it had gone through the windscreen.

Until next time, Happy Golfing.

Contact Mick for regripping and repairs. 638 859 475.

La Marina Golf Society - The Stamford Trophy Our next meeting is at Las Colinas 10.00 first tee on 6th December, list on the board at the Sports CENTRE or contact Alan on a100ac@yahoo.co.uk.

A reminder of the Annual Presentation Night on 7th December.

Please contact IAIN on 634 326 451 with your meal requirements.

SUDUKO SOLUTION

We met at ALTORREAL on a dismal morning with drizzle in the air to play for a new trophy kindly presented by member Pete Stevenson.

The quality of golf matched the weather and nobody attained a par score.

Social Secretary IAIN LYALL took the Silver award with a score of 33points and added a NTP prize.

Three players were in contention from the Gold group with 34 points, but on count back the Gold Award and the Stamford Trophy were won by Alex Leach. Unfortunately he was unable to attend the prize giving ,so Captain Elspeth stood in for him in the photo.

Winners of the NTP'S were ,in addition to IAIN, Mike Green,Gerry McCabe and Alan Craig.

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Lack of festive cheer as Torry fall to yet another defeat Monte name Ruben Torry welcomed mid table University of Alicante to Nelson Mandela Stadium, for week 13 of the Preferente division season. This coming Wednesday evening they will play the postponed week 8 away fixture at Intercity San Juan, following the Valencian FA decree that due to extreme weather conditions (that never materialized!), to impose a block cancellation.

Where Torry sit in the table depends on how you choose to view it. The official Torry website still shows the club as having won 4 matches, whilst Gols Media and Valencian FA sites have taken into account the 6 points deduction, meaning they are down in 16th position.

Wins against Aspe and Hercules have been wiped out by the Valencian FA, due to an administrative/managerial error. Evidently Lewis played in these 2 matches, but also featured for the reserves, a contravention of league regulations. As a result, both opposing clubs have been awarded 3-0 wins, and as Torry are not intending to appeal, it appears that all the hard work by the players in these 2 matches was in vain!

The revised statistics now show that CD Torrevieja have not won a game since week 3 with their single goal success over FB Redovan.

Since last weekend’s 2-1 defeat against Callosa, Peruvian centre back Victor Bolivar has signed from Sport Huancayo of Peru, and hopefully he can shore up a leaky defence - now for a regular goal scoring striker?

Indeed Bolivar did make a good impression in his first start and he certainly looks as though he could make a difference given time, but the real problem is still the lack of a frontrunner who can take advantage of the opportunities that the Torry mid-

field regularly creates.

Im afraid that Omar is not that man as his performances to date have shown CD Torrevieja ...............0 but with the hierarchy CD Uni of Alicante .........1 still favouring his weekly inclusion questions being asked are from where are the goals going to come?

Against the Uni X1 Torry did get off to a good start, looking the livelier of the two teams during the opening exchanges. They pressed hard, creating 2 early corners but both were easily cleared by the Alicante defence.

Guido was a lucky man to stay on the field following a rugby tackle on Marcos when through on goal but it was the Alicante striker who had the last laugh when he scrambled the ball over the line on 23 minutes from a Kilian corner.

Juanpe saved well at the legs of Frances when he was through on goal while at the other end Omar could only head straight into Carbo’s hands when a yard either side of the keeper would have levelled the scores.

The second period proved little better for the home side despite a new sense of urgency in their play.

As the game moved back and forth, chances were being created at both ends of the field but with impressive goalkeeping displays from Juanpe and Carbo the forwards were having little joy.

Alicante’s Fredy shot wide from 5 yards after creating the best chance of the half with Torry’s Guido going close after a diving header during the final stages.

A blatant push on Omar saw the referee wave Torrevieja’s penalty appeals away in the 2nd minute of added time, which might have brought them a deserved point, but it was yet another case of the strikers firing blanks as has been the case all too often during the first 3 months of the campaign.

And following the Wednesday evening game Torry will be back in Alicante next weekend with an away fixture against high flying Indep CF Alicante.

See the club website for details.

SAAM climax is fast approaching With only four races left the competitors were all keen to do well in the SAMM races on November 11th, but some non-resident members had already returned to their main homes so the entry was down to six only boats.

The weather was also not conducive to exciting competition with less than2 knots of wind as the normal start time approached so the race officer delayed the start until 12 noon and reduced the race time to 60 minutes.

At the start the wind had increased to SE 3 knots, just sufficient to move the only big and heavier boat, the Balaton Groups “Lavanter” and all crossed the line in less than a minute of the start signal, except “Rosita who did not start until 16 minutes later.

The wind was very patchy with holes in it as it increased and died and the boats that started to pull ahead were those whose crews saw this and adjusted their course according-

ly. At the end of lap 1 three boats, Shoestrings Omega and Dos and the Topaz, were neck and neck. By lap 3 the wind had increased to 4-5 knots and to ESE 6 knots by lap 5. This spread out the fleet and helped them sail faster, so most completed 5 to 7 laps in the hour except “Rosita” who only managed 2 laps.

After handicaps were applied the winner was the Omega, John Down and Andrew Walten, with the Topaz, Julian Singleton, second.

Everybody was hoping that the wind would increase a little more for the afternoon race but this was not to be and it had dropped to E 2.5 knots for the second race start at 2.15pm. It was a good start with all boats crossing the line within 45 seconds of the signal, except “Rosita” again but this time only 1 minute 41 seconds behind. The wind became very fickle varying from SSE to S then back again and never exceeding 3.5

as boss - 48 hours after Perez axing

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive CD Montesinos have announced a new manager, 48 hours after sacking Carlos Perez at the 1st Regional Valencia Group 8 club.

Ruben Saez Juarez - a former player at the Alicante based Los Montesinos outfit - has been named as Perez's successor.

A meeting took place after the sacking of former Torrevieja player Perez on Monday, who was in his third season at the club.

Ruben has been in charge of CD Montesinos youth team and is seen as the coach to step up to a senior role at the club.

Ruben, born in Los Montesinos, was given the chief coaching position following a management committee meeting on 21 Nov. Perez was axed after a poor run of results, just two seasons after gaining promotion to 1st Regional.

"It is Ruben's next step of his career and his objective is to end this season in a comfortable mid table position", said a spokesperson from the club.

Ruben took charge of his first game on Sunday, as CD Montesinos hosted Santa Pola CF at the Municipal stadium.

CD Montesinos, who have 20 games remaining in the 201819 season, find themselves near the foot of the table in the Valencian 1st Regional Group 8.

John Down and Andrew Walten

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Ozone Tuesday Trios 20 November - Week 9 X-Factor Splash Med Bistro & Bar Cruiserz Los Diablos Crazy Pinz

0-8 6-2 2-6 6-2 4-4 0-8 8-0

Handicap Team Finland S***t Happens Splash Med Bistro & Bar Mixers Sunset Bch Cruiserz Cafetería Octubre Crazy Pinz Los Bandidos Las Guapas X-Factor Los Diablos 999's

Pts 55 48 46 46 42 42 40 38 38 32 31 26 20

Mixers Sunset Beach Las Guapas Team Finland 999's Cafetería Octubre Los Bandidos S***t Happens Scratch Team Finland Cafetería Octubre Splash Mixers Sunset Bch Cruiserz Med Bistro & Bar S***t Happens Los Bandidos Crazy Pinz Los Diablos X-Factor Las Guapas 999’s

Pins / Games / Av 14.996 / 81 - 185 13.266 / 72 - 184 14.788 / 81 - 182 14.168 / 81 - 174 13.532 / 78 - 173 13.988 / 81 - 172 13.110 / 81 - 161 12.881 / 81 - 159 12.819 / 81 - 158 12.701 / 81 – 156 12.507 / 81 - 154 11.591 / 81 – 143 11.127 / 81 - 137

Cadena Sunrise Bowling 21 November - Week 10 Strike Force Alley Gators S***T Happens Pin Pushers Pin Pals The Spares

Top Performers Hi/Game: Ladies

Gents

8 6 4 6 2 6

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0 2 4 2 6 2

Alley Cats 999's Sol Amigos The Bandits Spare Bears Sunrise Colegias

Hi/Game+H/Cap: Hi/Series: Hi/Series+H/Cap:

Lynne Ailsby Linda Sheppard Lynne Ailsby Kath Wycherly

179 206 528 577

Hi/Game: Hi/Game+H/Cap: Hi/Series: Hi/Series+H/Cap

John Skinner John Skinner John Skinner Günter Wilms

213 242 551 645

Team Spare Bears Sol Amigos Pin Pushers Strike Force Alley Cats S***T Happens The Spares Pin Pals Sunrise Colegias Alley Gators 999's The Bandits

P W D 30 28 0 30 26 0 30 25 0 30 25 0 30 25 0 30 23 0 30 20 1 30 15 1 30 15 0 30 15 0 30 12 0 30 10 0

L 12 14 15 15 15 17 19 24 25 25 28 30

Tot 16775 16588 16529 16490 16209 16573 16140 16182 16293 15749 15985 15729

Ave 559 552 550 549 540 552 538 539 543 524 532 524

Pts 56 52 50 50 50 46 41 31 30 30 24 20

Anyone that requires any merchandise/equipment from the pro Shop email Gary Walsh at gazzawalsh66@yahoo.co.uk knots so, once again those who read the changes did better but still only the Topaz managed 4 laps and all the others only 3, except “Rosita” who had retired.

This extra lap made it a clear win by the Topaz with “Lavanter”, Robert Hudson, Nik Novak and Shelly Ryves-Lugger, second, 97 seconds a lap slower, but still a great result, in the conditions, for such a heavy boat.

For the third week running the SAMM support boat, Martin, Dave and Graeme, went to the aid of a non-SAMM vessel, a large Spanish owned power boat that had experienced engine failure. Great job guys.

Carp R Us This Thursday Carp-R-Us fished its Autumn Cup match on the Eden Stretch, a channel off the Rio Segura near Guardamar.

The water was very coloured, hardly surprising after the recent rains, and with overnight temperatures dropping, this made the fishing hard.

The match was won by Jackie Breslin from peg 2 with 3.25kg, his first individual title. Second was Roy Dainty with 1.60kg from peg 8, third was Steve Fell with 1.30kg (peg 14) and fourth Geoff Tempest with 0.95kg (peg 15).

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

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