Costa Blanca Leader Edition 754

No 754 Monday 25th February - Sunday 3rd March, 2019 Tel: 637 227 385

THE HIDDEN FACE OF THE ORIHUELA COSTA While the Orihuela Costa continues to attract retirees and visitors to the region in their thousands, as they come to enjoy the award winning beaches and some of the very best golf courses in Europe, there is another side to the municipality, one that is kept well away from the glossy magazines, brochures, web-

sites and tourist information materiel that draws the potential residents and tourists to the area, a face that is not quite so idyllic.

Orihuela Costa Associations warn of 81 abandoned sites

Resident’s Associations that are working on behalf of the inhabitants of the coast, that of cleanliness, waste disposal and the abandonment of countless green areas, many of them actually owned by the local council.

It is nevertheless a face that is emphasised time and time again to the municipal government by any one of a number of

The Federation of Associations of Orihuela Costa (FAOC), which represents the largest number of coastal residents, has car-

ried out a thorough study, during which it has found a total of 81 plots of land that are lying completely abandoned and where the City Council is failing to comply with its own ordinance, which obliges the owners, at the very least to fence and keep the plots clean.

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The Federation of Associations of Orihuela Costa (FAOC), which represents the largest number of coastal residents, has carried out a thorough study, during which it has found a total of 81 plots of land that are lying completely abandoned and where the City Council is failing to comply with its own ordinance, which obliges the owners, at the very least to fence and keep the plots clean.

In situations where this ordinance is not adhered to and the plots are not maintained in an acceptable and safe condition, the authorities are then entitled to carry out the necessary work and to pass on any bill to the owners.

Unfortunately, with 11 of the 81 abandoned plots belonging to the Orihuela Government, the likelihood of them taking any action against the owners is improbable, to say the very least, inaction that presents an appalling image of one of the main tourist centres on the whole of the Costa Blanca, and all the time the council continues to spend hundreds of thousands of euros on the attendance of it’s councillors and it’s staff at travel fairs across the whole of Europe and in the printing and publication of travel literature that fails to tell the whole story about the areas that it is promoting.

FAOC says that it has sent the results of its study to the City Council, distributed to the departments of Urban Planning, Heritage, Health as well as the Councillors of the Coast, for their comments and observations.

They have given the council a period of 3 months to

answer and to act on the upkeep of the 81 plots.

FAOC President, Tomás Moreno, is heavily critical of the council, demands their immediate intervention, especially on the lots that they own. He says that many are turning into dumping ground, where debris is deposited without any form of control with the subsequent attraction of rats and many other pests that are constantly making the lives of local residents extremely unpleasant.

It is patently clear that many of the lots have not been cleaned up for years, bringing into serious question the safety and the health of those people living in the immediate vicinity.

And what makes the situation even more laughable is the approval given by the PSOE in November of a modification to the Municipal Ordinance Regulating Urban Cleaning, Cleaning, Sanitation and Urban Waste Management, to speed up the procedures that allow municipal action and shorten the deadlines for the cleaning and fencing of such plots.

With both National and Municipal elections now scheduled for April and May perhaps electors will think seriously before casting their vote, for what has shown to be a desperate government with, seemingly, little concern for the 30,000 people who live on the coast.

Many people say that it is time for all of us to shake off the Orihuela Costa disease of apathy that sees too many voters simply roll over time and time again. The coast must stand up to bad politics and, if nothing else, unite to create, at the very least, a massive scare campaign, and perhaps the wakeup call needed for those who sit in Orihuela’s ivory towers!

RAFA award for Greenwich Bar Presentation of certificate and Wings Trophy to Greenwich Bar and Restaurant

THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION, COSTA BLANCA BRANCH held their Annual General Meeting on 19 February at 14.30 hours in the El Paraiso Restaurant in Torrevieja.

Although the President, Bill Laverick, was absent due to illness, John Dwyer, the Chairman, not only conducted the meeting but presented awards on the Presidents behalf.

this extraordinary length of service.

A new committee of volunteers was elected for the coming year and the Association will continue with its dedicated aim of providing friendship and welfare support to serving and retired members of the Royal Air Forces and their extended families.

The President's trophy went to Mr Norman Scotting for his outstanding contribution to the Association and the Wings Appeal trophy was presented to Sharon, the proprietor of the Greenwich Bar and Restaurant, Torre de La Horadada for the greatest financial contribution of 2018.

Finally, as President, my warmest thanks and appreciation go to my supporting committee who work so hard throughout the year to keep our Association going: John Dwyer, Carol Stockwell, Ken Booth, David Hodgson, Judi Wilkinson and Brian Hewett.

Special thanks to Michael White, our database manager and photographer.

Mr Graham Distin completed 60 years' service with RAFA in January and an application has been made to the Overseas Director for national recognition of

I also welcome our new Vice President Tony Clarke, a former Chairman, and look forward to working with you all in 2019/2020.

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On Wednesday the authorities carried out a mock air accident at the airport.

Corvera to open Mallorca route MURCIA’S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT continues to increase the number of its destinations with a new route to Palma de Mallorca, which will be operational in time for the summer.

This will increase the number of desinations to 23 destinations in six different countries: the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Norway, the Czech Republic and Spain.

Eight airlines currently operate from the airport: Ryanair, easyJet, TUIfly, Jet2.com, Norwegian, Smartwings, Volotea and Titan Airlines.

The services provided by Titan Airlines are charter flights to London (Stansted).

Corvera airport has also said that it will open its new ‘duty free’ facilities this week, a further improvement for outgoing passengers.

To date, the airport has processed more than 35,000 passengers and 310flights since its official opening on January 15.

CONNECTIONS UK: London (Stansted), London (Luton), London (Gatwick), London (Southend); Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds (Bradford), Manchester, Bristol, Bournemouth and Glasgow (Prestwick).

Belgium: Brussels (Charleroi) and Antwerp (Deurne).

Ireland: Dublin.

Spain: Asturias (Oviedo) and Palma de Mallorca.

Norway: Oslo, Bergen, Stavenger and Trondheim.

Czech Republic: Prague and Brno On Wednesday the authorities carried out a mock air accident at the airport. As part of its territorial plan with the Murcia authorities now assuming command of the emergency.

In San Javier it was the Commanding Officer of the General Air Academy who

assumed command because it was situated on a military installation.

The simulation was organized by Aena with the assistance of the General Directorate of Citizen Security and Emergencies, which is responsible for activating the Territorial Plan for Civil Protection within the Region of Murcia (Platemur). The scenario saw a plane with 50 passengers and five crew members lose the nosewheel, skidding off the runway after landing.

This exercise simulated an emergency in which a typical commercial aircraft was involved, with action from the airport's media and groups from outside involved in the management of a real emergency.

These type of drills must be done every two years. The day saw the participation of Aena, Civil Protection, the municipalities of Murcia, Torre Pacheco and Fuente Alamo, Murciano Health Service, firefighters of the City of Murcia, Civil Guard and National Police, as well as the Red Cross.

The objectives of the simulation were to practise and improve the coordination between the emergency services to facilitate the actions in case of a real accident; strengthen the management of emergency plans and reduce response times, as well as to improve knowledge of the facilities and co-ordinate joint work between different emergency services.

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CABO ROIG’S BIG PARTY SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY, but in Cabo Roig, the first is not the swallows returning from their winter migration but the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.

In addition to the parade this year there will be a craft market in the car park beside the Medical Centre on both Saturday and Sunday, a Wild West Show across at The Depot as well as FREE face painting dotted up and down the strip.

Those who arrive early will probably get parked around La Regia Park opposite El Gato, on the side streets of La Regia, and in old Cabo Roig near the beaches, but don’t leave it too late as the spaces will be filled up very quickly.

Remember, on Saint Patrick’s Day everybody is Irish, no matter where you are from. The festivities will begin in earnest at 1pm with a big shoot out at the Depot although many people will forgo the gunfight to get themselves seated by 2pm on the terraces of the bars and restaurants around the two-kilometre parade route. The best spots are usually found at the medical centre end of the “Strip”.

As Saint Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year there will be FREE face painting for children aged between 0 and 100.

You can have shamrocks or tricolours painted on your face or your forehead from 1pm in three different locations, between Milo’s and Peter Pan’s, near Banco Sabadell and over the road at the Depot. It is reported that Anna and Elsa from Frozen will be doing some of the face painting in person.

This Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is the 9th to be held in

Cabo Roig and it has become world famous, so famous in fact that it is the best in Spain and mainland Europe and the 9th best in the world according to Mister Google. 2019’s parade will be bigger and more spectacular than ever before.

We may even get moved up to 8th place after this year’s parade as there will be more dancers, more floats, more activities, more cartoon characters, more bands and much more fun.

Some think that the parade “Just Happens,” but it doesn’t, local businesses contribute their time, talents, efforts and 15,000€ to make this fun event happen every year. They run fundraising events all year around to build up the kitty so as this happy day can be a reality for the very nearly 10,000 spectators that attend the event.

Probably the most vital person in running a successful Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Cabo Roig is Sofia Alvarez, councillor for Tourism and also foreign residents in the Orihuela town hall.

Each year she organizes the necessary permissions, police assistance, barriers, advertising, some performers, posters, scarfs, stage, seating etc. Without her help and support the Parade just wouldn’t happen.

This year’s Grand Marshall is world-famous Irish Boxer and film star, Big Joe Egan, originally from Ringsend in Dublin. Once called ‘the world’s hardest man’ by Mike Tyson a full bio on Joe will be printed in a special newspaper for Saint Patrick’s Day and the Irish Pub and Grub Crawl. This free newspaper will be available in all the best places from 4th March.

Brexit causes alarm in Tourism Sector In 2019 British tourism on the Costa Blanca has got off to an extremely slow start, weighed down, as it is, by the negative effect of Brexit that has been translated into a reduction of 15% in British bookings for next summer.

According to Nuria Montes, secretary general of the hoteliers association Hosbec, as a result of the fall, alarm bells are now beginning to ring in the sector.

Montes remains cautious however, noting that the fall contrasts sharply with the forecasts of airline Jet2.com which already has high season flights on sale to Alicante-Elche, forecasting growth of 8% with a total of 1.4 million seats, 110,000 more than last year, between Alicante and nine UK cities: Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, East Midlands, Newcastle Birmingham and London-Gatwick.

However, the most worrying fact is the sharp drop in actual holiday bookings during January, one of the strongest months of the year, with only 46,000 packages sold, in comparison to the 54,000 in January 2018, which represents a reduction of -15%.

The Balearic Islands follow the same trend as the Costa Blanca while the Canary Islands have completely confusing data: Gran Canaria falls by 7%, while Tenerife grows by 4%.

Meanwhile, competing markets, like Turkey and Egypt (which are not part of the European Union) show a sales growth rate of over 40% for the summer.

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Compensation for Cala Mosca could be as much as 100 million euro The Orihuela coalition government, has done absolutely nothing to protect or support the interests of its coastal residents over the Cala Mosca affair

The estimate of 30 million euro is part of a report requested by the Environmental Committee of the Cortes (the Congress of Deputies and the Senate).

However the report signed by the deputy director of Territory and Landscape, Vicente Domenech, does propose two alternatives. One would be an agreement between the developer and the City Council to transferr its use (urban development) to other areas in the municipality, maintaining the economic equilibrium of the operation.

The other raises the possibility of setting back the building to the area in front of the N-332,

THE GENERALITAT has estimated the compensation that would have to be paid, if it were to declassify the 450,000 square metres of land at Cala La Mosca, at a minimum of 30 million euros.

It says that the estimate is extremely conservative as it only evaluates the financial outlay of the company in respect of roads, drainage, pavements and electrics, all of which were installed in 2007 before the plan was put on hold. There is no quantification of the loss of earnings that will need to be added, and that the company would certainly demand, for losing the opportunity to develop the coastal plot with capacity for some 1,500 homes.

Loss of profits could then increase the amount to be repaid from the public purse to well above one hundred million euros.

distancing it from the coast itself allowing much more of the coastal landscape to be retained.

While any decision is unlikely to entirely satisfy the wishes of either party what the residents of the coast do find particularly disappointing is the continued apathy and lack of any engagement by the Orihuela government, made up of the Popular Party and Ciudadanos coalition.

In all the time that the matter has been a significant environmental concern to many thousands of people, with demonstrations and protests taking place on almost a monthly basis, the coalition government has not lifted a single finger to support, safeguard or to defend Orihuela Costa’s situation or to protect the interests of its coastal residents.

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FOUR ASSAULTS ON CIVIL GUARDS IN ONE DAY

García Rogel, Avenida de La Vega and Calle del Río.

It was a tough weekend for the Guardia Civil in Torrevieja with four officers needing medical treatment in a single day. The assaults on the officers were highlighted by the police union AEGC which once again criticised the government for a lack of equipment.

There are currently two further charging points on la calle Fuego de Aguamarina (by the Cabo Roig Centro de Salud) and in la avenida Paseo del Mar, in La Zenia.

A union spokesman said that officers in Torrevieja, one of the busiest police posts in the country, should be equipped with pepper spray and extendable truncheons in order to deal more effectively with such attacks.

The civil guard was called to deal with a case of gender violence that ended with the assault on one of them and a local police officer on Sunday. There was another altercation with two individuals of Polish nationality who assaulted two more agents on the same day and a fourth officer was injured in a fight as he tried to make an arrest. All these aggressions occurred in a single day which the Spanish Association of Civil Guards (AEGC) says highlights the lack of means of self-defence equipment carried by its officers in Torrevieja.

During this first year their use will be free of charge for those with electric vehicles, after which the price will not exceed 5 euros per recharge, according to Fernández , who says that 2% of vehicles in Orihuela are already electric.

'BRUGAL CASE' TRIAL TO START ON 5 MARCH

English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada - Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday 28th FEB at 7pm and Saturday, 30th of FEB at 5pm

The Wife Joan Castleman (Glenn Close) decides to leave her husband, writer Joe Castleman (Jonathan Pryce) while travelling to receive a prestigious award Cast: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce Dur: 1hr 40min Genre: Drama | Literature

sits on part beach and part water by Playa del Cura, could have its days numbered, after the demolition order issued by the Directorate of Coasts to the owners who had their administrative concession revoked in 2011. However we are told that there may be just a glimmer of hope that the 50 year old restaurant could be saved.

Dolón said he will continue to "fight" for the introduction of the order to protect "El Tintero” so that visitors and future generations can continue to enjoy this Torrevieja landmark.

The date was agreed by the court on Tuesday following a meeting with the defences and has now been notified to the 34 accused defendants, including the former PP mayors of Orihuela Mónica Lorente and José Manuel Medina, as well as the millionaire businessman Ángel Fenoll.

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The mayor added that the process was not begun, however, until after the concession was withdrawn, which does not make things easy.

The Seventh Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante, which has moved its headquarters to Elche, has confirmed that the start date for the Brugal case, relating to alleged fraud in the Orihuela urban waste contract, will get underway on 5 March.

The councillor said that the first phase will have five new charging points, at a cost of 22,000 euros in the Avenida Doctor

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Torrevieja Mayor, José Manuel Dolón, has also spoken about the situation saying that the owners now seem to have exhausted all judicial processes, but he has also said that the city council has initiated a procedure for an amendment to the General Plan that will protect the building and which has now been communicated to Costas. He says that the council is waiting their response.

NEW ELECTRIC CHARGING POINTS FOR ORIHUELA

Orihuela’s Councillor for the Environment, Miguel Ángel Fernández, announced that five new recharging points are to be made available for electric vehicles in the city. These facilities are being installed as a result of a subsidy to Orihuela from the IVACE (Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness), aimed at the installation of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, within the "Energy Savings and Efficiency in Transportation" Program.

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Presiding over the trial will be Judge Manel Martínez Aroca, while Gracia Serrano and José Teófilo Giménez will prosecute.

The defendants are all charged with crimes of fraud, prevarication, bribery, entering into negotiations prohibited to officials, influence peddling, sharing of privileged information, and electoral crime, conspiracy, disclosure of secrets, extortion and coercion in varying degrees.

DAYS NUMBERED FOR TORREVIEJA LANDMARK RESTAURANT The days of the legendary kiosk El Tintero de Torrevieja, which

ORIHUELA CHAMBER FOCUSES ON HOTEL TRAINING Orihuela’s President of the Chamber of Commerce, Mario Martinez sad that in 2018 more than fifty young people were trained for work in the hospitality sector "and the goal for this year is to double that figure" The organisation intends to focus on training courses for unemployed young people under 30 years of age in two specialties: commerce and hospitality. One began in January a second to the techniques of sale that will be held in May and June. There will also be two more courses for waiters, the first will start in March for which interested parties should call 966 74 2140 or email: programas@camaraorihuela.org. There will also be a second course later in the year.

"Youth employment has always been one of the main objectives of Cámara Orihuela," said Martínez.

Each of the courses has 25 places, so interested persons should contact Casa Orihuela as soon as possible. These courses are financed by the European Social Fund, Spain Chamber, Ministry of Employment and Social Security and the National Youth Guarantee System.

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The Community does care The Campoverde Theatre Group presented €500 to the Community Care Association, Norah and Eva, towards their campaign to fund the purchase of a 7 seater vehicle to transport Members to attend social activities at the Drop In Centre.

Members attending the Spanish Beginners and Conversation classes together with those taking Art joined the Theatre Group during their rehearsal for next week’s production of “Benidorm!

Valentine’s Special” being performed at the Olympia Restaurant Mil Palmeras on the 28th February, 1st and 2nd of March.

They rehearse every Monday and Wednesday at the Centre whilst the CCA social activities take place. Norah thanked the Chairman Patricia Jarrat and all her Members for their generous donation and support.

The 7 seater vehicle will be used by CCA not only to transport Members to the Drop In Centre but go on trips to local events and enjoy Spanish cuisine. The vehicle will be offered to the Campoverde Theatre Group to be used to transport anyone to their shows where they raise funds for local charities and also to The Royal British Legion for RBL Members to be transported to their events. In fact, the vehicle will be a Community vehicle, sponsored by local groups and businesses.

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We also wish to thank the Reef Band Campoverde and The Emerald Isle for their support & everyone for their kind generosity supporting Community Care Association.

We look forward to seeing you at our events in March, the 6th Dinner show at the Emerald Isle, 8th International Women’s Day Coffee Morning at the Drop In Centre and in the Parade at Cabo Roig on St Patrick’s Day 17th March.

If you want to know more about the Drop In Centre Social Activities, pop along any Monday or Wednesday afternoon, you can find us at CC Ramon de Campoamor, Calle El Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig (the Library/Reading Point) or email oc.communitycare@gmail.com

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 7 Fragmentation; 8 Belittle; 9 Item; 10 Divers; 12 Galore; 14 Clever; 16 Hector; 18 Spur;

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Faithlessness.

DOWN: 1 Free will; 2 Ignite; 3 Bent; 4 Strength; 5 At will; 6 Bore; 11 Struggle; 13 Roofless; 15 Verity; 17 Coming; 19 Peak; 21 Oust.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 7 Prepares a meal; 8 The issue; 9 Open; 10 Events; 12 Tether; 14 Ascent; 16 Defect; 18

Sack workers who fight the blaze (7)

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Presumably he knows when to draw the line (5)

9 & 2Dn. Drivers at the opera? (6) 10. Rum film to be of many kinds (9) 12. Little Diana’s answer to the break-up (11) 15. Cool even under a hat? (5-6) 17. Scour men’s organisation for users of articles (9) 19. See 20 Down 21. A pose for a teller of fables (5) 22. Was ambitious, but could change to despair (7)

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

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

QUIZ ANSWERS

Independent (7)

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Stream (5)

Below (5) Cover (3) Carry (4) Designer (9) Agree (7) Join up (6) Submissive (9) Parade (6) Contradict (7) Influence (5)

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Eric; 20 Linotype; 22 Puts on one

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Urns; 4 Asserted; 5 Impost; 6 Made;

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L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Due to the fact that your feet are bigger, when is the best time to buy shoes; a: In the morning or b: in the afternoon?

2. In which country can one find the River Kwai?

3. In which countries are the following international airports: a: Chennai, b: Ben Gurion, c: Queen Beatrix, d: Mohammed the Fifth 4. Name the three Roman Emperors / Leaders between Augustus and Nero 5. Which male firstname stems from the Greek word for 'crown' or 'garland'?

6. Name the boxer in the following fights who fought against Mohammed Ali: a: The rumble in the jungle. b: The thriller in Manilla 7. What is the only thing that a silkworm eats: a: Mulberry leaves, b: Other silkworms, c: Honey?

8. The following words mean 'beer' in which European language: a: CERVEZA, b: SOR, c: PIVO 9. An Arabic word for small town or village, six letters ending in "A".

10. The following words are from which famous song: "I know they say let it be, But it just dont work out that way, And the course of

a lifetime" 11. Give two examples of where one could see a NIMBUS. 12. Which first name did not exist until 'Peter Pan' was written?

13. Give the full name of the following elements of the periodic table: a: Ge b: Kr c: Eu d: Es 14. Which word means both "Bear" and "North"?

15. Cocktails are usually made from many ingredients. However, which single ingredient is basis used to make the following cocktails: a: FIZZ. b: FLIP? 16. Which two German ex-colonies begin with the letter 'S'?

17. Which children's book (later a Disney film) was written by James Bond creator Ian Flemming?

18. An animal that can self-generate even when in a thousand pieces? Six letters.

19. Which Oscar winner came in second place in a Le Mans race (24 hour)?

20. The following words are from which song: "Maybe the beauty or the beast, maybe the famine or the feast "?

George Foreman. b: Joe Frazier. 7. a: Mulberry leaves. 8. a: Spanish, b: Hungarian, c: Czech. 9. MEDINA. 10.

(Paul Simon) - Mother and Child Reunion. 11. a: in the sky - a type of cloud and b: on/above the head of a saint - a halo, 12. Wendy, 13.

Germanium, b: Krypton, c: Europium,

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DOWN 1. Clergyman puts half-a-dozen on vehicle (5) 2. See 9 Across 3. List of dishes of some nutritional value (4) 4. Clothier discharged in better health (9) 5. The driver uses it for a change (4-3) 8. All set to break her (6) 11. Detour provides amusement (9) 13. In using this disc, he means to keep to the plan (6) 14. Ousted from post offices, indeed (7) 16. Glean it could be a higher being (5) 18. A flower climbed higher (4) 20 & 19Ac. Shed light on no particular set of prayers (6)

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‘Letters from the Canary Islands’ 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.

SHINING THE LIGHT The Canary Islands are often rich in public announcements and presentations to the press, but whether well-meaning projects will actually happen is quite another matter. Over the years, I have attended many lengthy press conferences, and often with impressive audiovisual presentations from earnest members of island governments, city mayors and experts about exciting and imaginative plans for the

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development of these islands. Sadly, there are now numerous abandoned projects that litter my ‘Intending Projects’ folder, which include an island railway, a futuristic spaceport and a Chinese Village, to name just three on my list. Sadly, these are merely dreams that have disappeared into the ether, which I doubt will never actually come to fruition.

The impact of the recession and a changing political landscape are usually the main excuses deployed when the authorities are questioned about their failure to deliver. Still, they always provide an interesting story and a photo opportunity. Does it actually matter that they will never happen? Probably not; after all, in time, these projects will be forgotten.

holidays in Gran Canaria. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Canary Islands, as well as the tallest masonry lighthouse. This lighthouse is still in operation, and now regarded as a Site of Cultural Interest.

It was originally built by the Las Palmas Port Authority, and designed by the famous local engineer, Juan León y Castillo.

Building started in 1861 and took 28 years to complete, since all the building materials had to be brought by ship. The lighthouse shone its first light in 1890 to help ships on routes between Europe, Africa and America. The tower is 58 metres high, and was first illuminated in 1890 to guide ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean with its light that could be seen for 19 nautical miles.

Cynicism aside, I was delighted that the much discussed and planned renovation of the Maspalomas lighthouse finally happened this week. Known to the locals as ‘El Faro de Maspalomas’, this building finally reopened to the public after a ten-year delay, which this time was blamed upon the activity of termites; well, that’s a new one.

The building now houses an impressive exhibition of five hundred years of island history, showcasing island products, culture, as well as the island’s rich and varied landscapes. The lighthouse now includes a tourist office, handicraft shop and an ethnographic centre that tells the island’s story from the Fifteenth to the Twentieth Century, the aboriginal era, as well as writings from travellers who passed through the Canary Islands.

Looking at old maps and photographs of these islands always fascinates me to see that the south of Gran Canaria, as we currently know it, did not exist. There were only small clusters of fishermen’s dwellings on the coast.

The Maspalomas lighthouse now houses an impressive exhibition of five hundred years of island history

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It was the lighthouse that stood proudly over barren land as the most significant building in the south of the island. Later, thanks mostly to European Union funding, the current network of roads and tunnels were built that allowed remote parts of the island to be connected, followed by the rapid development of the sun-drenched tourist resorts that we see today.

This lighthouse appears in nearly all brochures and publicity material relating to

The duties of the lighthouse have now shifted away from guiding ships crossing the Atlantic to boasting a new shining light that enhances lighting of the walkway in the evenings along the Meloneras seafront.

It is a route taken by thousands of people each day who wish to enjoy magnificent ocean views, shopping, restaurants as well as magnificent sunsets. The light of this impressive building continues to shine brightly, as well as now sharing its story.

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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Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta – Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. www.icatorrevieja.org

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Car and Vehicle Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2018 Ford KA Petrol which is on Special Offer priced at just 10,500 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.

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Social and Clubs The next monthly meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 21 MARCH at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras starting at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

RNA - The Royal Naval Assn meet at El Paraiso Restaurant behind Carrefour in Torrevieja at 3pm on the first Weds of every month.

Contact Margaret Forshaw, on 966 92 1996 Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you with problem solving and well being for the over 50’s. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Residential Home Visiting Team. to visit people in a Residential Home, and take them out for a

coffee. If you think you can help call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887.

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

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Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs.

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

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

HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes,

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

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

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

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

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

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WissahickonDettori continue Derby aim in style Wissahickon once again proved to be a class act - when landing the Betway Winter Derby Stakes - under Frankie Dettori at Lingfield.

The Leader tip, being Wissahickon's fifth consecutive win at 1-4, won in style ahead of stablemate Court House (16-1), giving trainer John Gosden a 1-2 in the race in preparation of the Derby on April 9.

Leader tip Oh This Is Us (2-1), trained by Richard Hannon and ridden by Tom Marquand, was also successful at Lingfield.

Leader tip, Nicky Henderson trained Lust For Glory, heavily backed

Monday 25th February - Sunday 3rd March, 2019 at 1-8, ridden by James Bowen, was successful at Newcastle, with selection Albert's Back finishing second at 8-1.

Chepstow Leader selections Dickie Diver (30-100) and Chef Des Obeaux (11-10), trained by Nicky Henderson and ridden by Aidan Coleman, both returned to the winners enclosure. Boyhood selection was a non runner.

Leader tips Capeland and Angel's Breath ran second; with Narjes (13-2) and Adrien Du Pont finishing third.

With the Cheltenham Festival in March looming Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls gave views ahead of the showpiece meeting.

Fusil Raffles who won at Kempton is set to run at Cheltenham - but

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doubts have been cast - when returning to the winner's enclosure with a leg injury, having stitches inserted to a cut in the back, left leg.

In winning Henderson said: "I was very, very surprised. I've done very little serious work with him."

Ahead of a scheduled tilt at the Triumph Hurdle, jockey Daryl Jacob said: "He's still a bit keen, but jumps super. A nice horse for the future."

Nicholls, who has a plethora of his stable stars heading for Cheltenham, was giving little away, saying: "Horses have been running well - hopefully we can continue. One winner is good.

Anything else above that is a bonus."

The Leader tip Enrilo (6-5), trained by Nicholls and ridden by Harry Cobden, was a winning selection at Kempton.

Irish trainer Willie Mullins' Cheltenham festival raider Presenting Percy runs in the Gold Cup without a race under his belt.

Laurina is priced at 7-2 for the Champion Hurdle; with Benie Des Dieux a 6-4 chance in the Mares Hurdle.

At Wolverhampton's evening meeting The Leader tip Alkaamel, trained by Willie Haggas and ridden by Cieron Fallon, returned to the winners enclosure at 8-11, being the seventh winning selection.

Lady Cosette finished second at 6-1.*Alaskan Boy and Ballyquin were both non runners.

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Greenlands Bowls Club with Dave Webb In the Discovery Division, The Sycamores were at home to El Rancho Pintos. Final score - 95 - 85. 8 4. best winning rink, Z Wilcock, R Stansfield, skip T Hill. 25 - 11, In the Voyager Division, the Chestnuts were away to La Siesta Sputniks. final score, 82 - 102. 3 - 9. winning rink V Young, C Stobbart, skip G Watt. 23 19.

In the Discovery Division the Maples consolidated their position at the top of the table with a convincing win at Quesada. final score was 127 - 63. 12 0. Best winning rink was R Wattley, V Sale, skip D Webb, 34 - 12.

In the winter League we were at home to San Miguel, final score was 92 - 78. 12 - 2. Best winning rink, M Stephens, J Webb, D Webb, skip D Sale. 22 - 14.

In the Fed 4s the Ash were at home to san Miguel Apaches. final score 31 - 53. 0 - 8.

In the Southern league, the Oaks were away to Emerald Isle Cavaliers.Final score, 47 - 142. 0 12.

The Elms in Division C were at home to La Marina Merlins. final score, 57 - 105. 0 - 12.

The Cedars were at home to Vistabella Conquistadores. Final scores on the doors , 106 - 3.

9 - 3. Best winning rink - L Morris, A Butterworth, skip T Hill. 36 - 9.

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Quesada Bowls Club What a glorious week for bowling! Very pleasant conditions and some unseasonably high temperatures for February.

There have been some very hard matches for the Quesada squads - some that have impacted the league positions. But there’s still a few weeks to go, so plenty to play for.

In the South Alicante Winter League, Quesada Pearls played San Luis Trekkers who won the match 8-4 and 98-88. Unfortunately this means the Pearls have slipped to 4th in the league but only 2 points behind San Miguel Beagles so hopefully a good win next week will see them back in 3rd. The Diamonds suffered their highest loss of the season at home to leaders San Luis Klingons. San Luis won on all 5 rinks with 103 shots to Quesada’s 49 and won the match 12-0. Quesada Rubies also had a bad day with a defeat by Greenlands Maples, who won 12-0 and shots 127-63.

Results in the Southern League included a win for Quesada Swallows against San Miguel Bulldogs. The Swallows won the match 8-4 points and 84-75. A different story for the Swifts however, playing rivals San Miguel boxers.

Although there were some close matches on some rinks, San Miguel boxers

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played extremely well and walked away with all 12 points and shots 108-64.

This defeat means the Swifts will slip to 4th place in the league and now leave themselves a lot of work to do to try to catch up. Finally in this league, Quesada Swans also lost to La Siesta Golds, who won the match 8-4 points but Quesada won the shots 88-79.

In the Winter league, Quesada played host to Benitachell in an incredibly close and competitive match resulting in a draw, 6 points each and the shots were 87 Quesada and 85 BBC. This performance means Quesada are now in 4th place in the league. Meantime, in the Federated 4’s, Quesada Panthers played San Luis Condors in another close match, which the Panthers won 6-2 points and 53-47 shots.

Just a reminder that we welcome both new and experienced bowlers. We’re a friendly club with a mixture of competition, league and casual players. In addition to league matches and Club competitions we have our popular Saturday morning chicken drive which is open to visitors, and we have free coaching for new members. So come along and see what we have to offer! Angie Goddard newleaf2014@hotmail.co.uk

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2018/19 RESULTS AND TABLES FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY

DIVISION A El Rancho Mustangs 85 La Marina Ospreys 96 San Miguel Bulldogs 75 Emerald Isle Cavaliers 142 Vistabella Lanzadores 104 San Luis Tigers 101

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San Luis Lions La Siesta Blues Quesada Swallows Greenlands Oaks Em Isle Claymores Vistabella Picadors

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

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 59 60 55 53 47 49 43 37 35 30 30 24

Diff 423 429 373 74 154 131 -17 -162 -211 -296 -446 -452

stances and should only consider the quality of their own shots and be proud.

In the afternoon the Mustangs entertained a strong San Luis Lions and played some fine bowls in some close matches, although one or two of us might be disappointed with our play today. But our older bodies don’t always behave as they should and we still enjoy the game and company. But the final score wasn’t bad against the Lions, who played well; the Mustangs took two rinks and had a shots deficit of just ten.

Meanwhile the Broncos were at Quesada against the Swifts and put in a good show in taking two rinks, always a good result away from home. For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com or Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at: elranchobowlsclub@gmail.com

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by Irene Graham could hear from the other rinks was “you need to give it more

I think we can sum this week up as a disaster for Horadada! On Monday we were away to Monte Mar Torreadors and although we were playing in lovely weather, the sunshine didn’t help our score.

We only won on one rink and that was: Irene Graham, John Goddard and Sheila Westwood 15 – 11 The final score being 61 shots for to 84 against, giving us 2 points to 10 against.

The Falcons really need to concentrate on the last 5 matches, 3 of which are at home so we have no excuse. It is our advantage so let’s use it.

On Friday the Royals were away to La Manga. That is the end of that report!! I believe our captain used the word Massacre. It is an experience playing at La Manga being the only grass surface. All

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Titans travelled to Viatabella Albatrosse on Monday and they drew 6-6, aggregate 91-86,,winners were M Riley J Smyth P Coffey 2314, J Pooley M Odell G Odell 20-16 Neptunes played at Mazzaron Mariners and slipped to a 2-10, aggregate 79-109 defeat, winners were C Ayling B Eldred J Mullarkey 18-16 Moonrakers played Vistabella Eagles home and had a great 11- 1, aggregate 97-52 win, G Dyer L Freemant M Willicott 29-8, V Cameron T Dix G Ponsford 20-10 L Harris P Willicott R Clive 17-10, L Burns B Smith A Fay 15-8 I Hughes M Breen E Bennett drew 16-16 Saturns played San Miguel Pointers and got a great 6-6 draw, aggre-

welly”, as the bowls are falling short. In saying all that, we did manage to produce some good bowling, just not enough. The final result was 46 shots for to 114 against giving us a grand total of 0-12.

I cannot not mention the friendly match that both sides put out. All played in good spirits, fun and enjoyment. The end result being a draw 13 -13.

The Royals also have 5 remaining matches, 3 of which are at home, so the same applies. We have to gain points at home.

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. gate 80-88 winners were B Taylor T Roche R Ede 19-13, M Elliott J Gregory J Mulloy 17-14, A Gower L Bath G Smith 16-14.

Leprechauns played at Monte Mar in Fed4s and suffered a 8-0 defeat, aggregate of 40-61 Emerald Isle played against El Cid in winter league and won 8-4, winners were J Pooley M Veale J Mulloy J Smyth 20-12, S Kavanagh T Dix P Dix B Kavanagh 17-14, R Clive D Leeming H Rhodes P Coffey 19-14 Cavaliars played against Greenlands Oaks at home and had a great 12-0 aggregate 142-47, winners were P Rhodes M Veale I Brewster 35-4, S Johnson J Pooley C Lindgren 32-10, M Riley D Leeming M Odell 25-5, S Kavanagh P Coffey B Kavanagh 31-12, B Taylor C Smyth J Smyth 19-16

D 5 4 2 4 5 3 2 2 4 3 2 0

L 26 26 33 33 38 38 45 51 51 57 58 66

Win 14 13 12 8.5 15 11 10 6.5 5 7 3 3

94 66 84 47 61 70 Pts 151 150 136 127 126 123 107 89 84 77 67 45

DIVISION B San Luis Leopards La Siesta Golds Quesada Swifts La Manga Crusaders Country Bowls Geckos Montemar Matadors

106 79 64 114 102 95

El Rancho Bowls Club The Pintos started the week at Greenlands playing their Sycamores and had a splendid, if challenging morning, played in good company.

The Pintos came away with two rinks, which is always a good away result and further rink was just a 3 point deficit.

Meanwhile the Raiders were at home to the Romulans from San Luis, who struggled to adjust to the mat, enabling the Raiders playing well to take 4 rinks.

In the afternoon the Palominos were at San Luis against the Vulcans and came away with one rink, but many of the inexperienced players will have learnt much about handling a tricky mat.

On Friday morning the Rangers found themselves, up against a very over strength Vistabella Swingers at home, I do find it tragic to see such obvious A division quality players playing in the C division, it can’t be good for all round moral. But there it is, although the Rangers took just the one rink, they played well under the circum-

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(8) El Rancho Broncos (4) (8) Quesada Swans (4) (0) San Miguel Boxers (12) (12) Horadada Royals (0) (8) Montemar Toreadors (4) (9) Mazarron Miners (3) P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

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

W 57 53 51 46 48 48 45 40 38 35 30 26

D 3 2 6 3 5 1 4 3 3 6 5 5

L Win 30 15 35 12 33 10.5 41 13.5 37 11 41 10 41 9 47 9 49 6 49 6 55 4 59 2

Diff 342 249 70 203 146 367 -94 4 -79 -376 -360 -472

82 88 108 46 76 61 Pts 145 131 129 122 122 117 109 99 91 86 70 61

DIVISION C El Rancho Rangers 63 Greenlands Elms 57 Vbella Conquistadores 59 Emerald Isle Outlaws 128 Country Bowls Cubs 99

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Vistabella Swingers La Marina Merlins Greenlands Cedars San Luis Pumas Em Isle Roundheads

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103 105 106 49 81

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

P 17 16 16 17 16 16 17 17 16 16 16

W 60 59 55 53 36 35 31 28 28 31 23

Diff 681 618 490 280 -153 -235 -326 -260 -392 -201 -502

Pts 148 148 140 131 88 76 76 68 66 74 41

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

L 23 19 22 32 40 44 50 55 51 47 56

Win 14 14 14 13 6 3 5 5.5 5.5 6 4

Claymores travelled to Vistabella Lanzadores and were beaten 2-10, aggregate 61-104, winners, M Whitelock B Doran A Malcolm 1512 Outlaws were at home against San Luis Pumas and had a great win by 12-0 aggregate of 128-49,,winners were I Fay G Dyer E Bennett 32-4,T Capewell G Ponsford P Dix 32-5 L Harris M Breen M Willicott 25-15, L Burns P Willicott R Clive 16-9, L Freeman T Dix A Fay 18-16 Roundheads played Country Bowls Cubs and slipped to a 4-8 aggregate 81-99 defeat, winners were M Elliott J Gregory J Mulloy 23 -17, R Andrews R Fooks E Shepperd 19-17

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SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB Another busy league week + club competitions; playing for semi-final places in March.

SA League Monday 18th Klingons away v Q Diamonds, excellent result; 10pts-2, 103shots-49.

Winners: Ann Holland, Giuseppe Galelli, Ray Pollock 27-10, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 16-13, Bob White, Ray Clarke, Neil Morrison 17-12, William Holtham, Sabrina & Russell Marks 22-7, Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones, 21-7.

Trekkers home v Q Pearls, good result 8pts-4, close shots 98-88. Winners: Ros Holmes, Marina Beardsall, Brian Pocock 24-14, Irene Everett, Allen Bowen, Les Bedford 19-14,.Pat & Graham Bird, Derrick Cooper 25-22.

Vulcans good result home v ER Palaminos, shots 102-53, 10pts- 2. Winners: Derek Barker, Dave Tilley Sue Ross 20-8, Ray Watmough, Steve Rossiter, Bob Bromley 18-10, Audrey Ford, Ian Ross, Malcolm Ayton 21-9, Kath Waywell, Margaret Clarke, Drew Russell 31-13.

Romulans away v ER Raiders, 2pts-10, 59shots143. Chris Phillips, Robert Hicks, Lyndon Johnson 21-13.

Wednesday 20th Winter League: BYE. FED 4’s League: Thursday 21st Ospreys away v SM Cherokees 5pts-3, 64shots-58. Winners: Raymond & Margaret Clarke, David Blackie, Scott Malden 20-20, Pam Lockett, Neil Cox, June & Keith Jones 25-14.

Condors away v Q Panthers 2pts-6, 47shots-53.

Winners: Ros Holmes, Bob Bromley, Peter Fuller, Neil Morrison 19-16.

Southern League: Friday 22nd Lions away v ER Mustangs, a great result, shots 94-85, 8pts-4.

Winners: Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 18-17, Bob White, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock 20-

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11, William Holtham, Giuseppe Galelli, Keith Jones 27-11.

Tigers, a good result home v VB Picadors, 101shots-70, 8pts-4, Winners: Allen Bowen, Les Bedford, Scott Malden 23-10, Ros Holmes, Jan & Brian Pocock 21-12, Pat Bird, Bill Webb, Graham Bird 30-8.

Leopards home v ER Broncos, a good result: 8pts-4, 106shots-82. Winners: Ray Watmough, Dave Tilley, Drew Russell 36-5, Dennis Jackson, Steve Rossiter, Bob Bromley 22-17, Kath Waywell, Derek Barker, Sue Ross 19-16.

Pumas, away v EI Outlaws, had a hard day at the office: 0-12, 49shots-128.

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

La Marina Bowls Club Thanks for your introduction last week Dave. I have some big shoes to fill, but not in size.

Monday, 18-2-19 saw the Explorers away to San Miguel Alsations. Shots for 78, against 79. Points for 5 and against 7. Best winning rink, Anne Stone, Phil Pape and Peter Parsons 23-10.

The Pathfinders went down to San Miguel 63 shots to 104. Points were 4 to LM and 8 SM. John Withers and John Rae the only winning rinks.

Wednesday, 20-2-19, in the Winter league, LM we’re playing Java Green. A close game on the whole as the points were shared 6 each. The shots being LM 78 and JG 81.

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by Rod Edgerton In the Enterprise Division The Apollos away at Vistabella Drivers managed to win on the rink of Trish and Pat Reilly with George Richardson 2615 whilst two further rinks provided draws enabling the Apollos to pick up 4 points losing the overall match by a close 85 shots to 78.

In the Voyager Division the Pioneers entertained league leaders Vistabella Buggies and found the going tough winning on the rink of Doug and Fay Beattie with Norman Adcroft picking up 2 points in a loss by 119 shots to 69.

Better news for the Sputniks at home to Greenlands Chestnuts winning by 102 shots to 82 picking up 9 points keeping the team in a good mid table position .

Best winners were Jen and Lee Plummer with Joe Kocsis winning 25-11. Big thanks to John Clarke playing with a damaged shoulder and owner Jim Hudson for playing ensuring that we fielded a full team.

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB By Lynne Bishop

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB San Miguel Dalmations were away to La Marina Pathfinder, winning 8 - 4 (104 shots to 63). The best winning triple were Sheila Errington, Sandra Hannan and Brian Errington 30 - 7. San Miguel Alsations were home to La Marina Explorers winning 7 - 5 (79 shots to 78).

The best winning triple were Marilyn Shatwell, Paul Hayward and Alan Booth 19 - 9. San Miguel Pointers were away to Emerald Isle Saturns where they drew 6 - 6 (88 shots to 80). The best winning triple were James Cutting, Pat Staden and Lynn Greenland 29 - 13. San Miguel Beagles were home to Monte Mar Matadors winning 8 - 4 (91 shots to 85). The best winning triple were Noel Davis, Dave Johnson and Carol Bloomfield 27 14.

In the Winter League San Miguel were away to Greenlands where they lost 10 - 2 (78 shots to 92), on the winning rink were Noel Davis, Sue Milner, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire 18 - 10.

In the Fed 4’s San Miguel Apaches were away to Greenlands Ash where they picked up all the points winning 8 - 0 (53 shots to 31). The best winning rink were Anita Brown, Reg Cooper, Ron

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Nairey and Alan Campbell 23 - 7. And Miguel Cherokees were away to San Luis Ospreys loosing 5 - 3 (64 shots to 58) On the winning rink were Brian Miler, Allan Patterson, Stuart Hemmings and Steve Cantley 24 - 19. San Miguel Mohawks had a bye.

On Friday San Miguel Boxers were away to Quesada Swifts where they had a great win 12 - 0 (108 shots to 64), the best winning triple were Bob Nesbitt, Ann Young and Barbara Scotthern 24 - 10.

San Miguel Bulldogs were home to Quesada Swallows loosing 8 - 4 (84 shots to 75). The best winning triple were Pat McEwan, Shiela Booth and Dave McEwan 20 -15.

San Miguel bowlers enjoyed a Valentines weekend competition, with a cliff hanger of a final at 6 -6 on the last end, Val Hignett and Ron Nairey were declared winners after a measure and the worthy runners-up were Pat McEwan and Allan Patterson.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965 72 0461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965 02 0492.

with Christine Bould Friday, 22-2-19. LM Merlin’s we’re away to Greenlands Elms. LM had a good day and won on all rinks so Merlin’s 12 points and GE 0, shots for 105 and against 57. Dave Hadaway was the best winning rink, 27 - 13.

This is the Merlin’s third consecutive clean sweep, well done you Merlin’s.

La Marina Ospreys were playing La Siesta Blues and won on 4 rinks, so points for 10 and against 2, shots being 96 LM and 66 LSB. Best winning rink, Janet Parsons, Jean and Don Fowkes, 26 11.

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SAL ENTERPRISE League Albatrosses home match against the Emerald Isle Titans ended in a draw, they had three wins but lost the long game to the opposition...a very fair result. Shots, VB 86(6) -91(6) EI. The Drivers were also at home playing La Siesta Apollos. They went one better with two wins, two drawn games plus the long game..a good result.

Shots, VB 85(8) - 78(4) LS. DISCOVERY League Eagles had a tough game away to the Emerald Isle Neptunes, the Eagles achieved a draw on one rink but unfortunately losing on the others. Shots, VB 52(1) - 97(11) EI. VOYAGER League Buggies were away to La Siesta Pioneers. Wins on four rinks and a near miss on the fifth, a difficult rink but a great result.

Shots, VB 119(10) - 69(2) LS.

Country Bowls

by Jo Richardson On Friday afternoon saw the Cubs welcoming the Roundheads from Emerald Isle in a game that could change both team positions in the league.

Emerald Isle were off to a strong

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A home win In the Winter League for La Siesta against Bonalba winning the match by 88 shots to 76 picking up an 8 points to 4 win.

Winning rinks for a Siesta came from Pat Moore and Dave Laverick with Dawn and John Taylor 25-10, Doug and Fay Beattie with Bill and Sue Jordan 20-13 and Barbara Cooper, Val Dalton with Mike and Florence Edwards winning 20-14.

In Division A the Blues visited La Marina to play the Ospreys and lost by 96 shots to 66 with the only rink coming from Dawn Taylor, Brian Harman and Jean Cooper winning by 15 shots to 13 picking up 2 points for the Blues, In Division B the Golds at home to Quesada Swans won 4 rinks but lost the overall shots by 88 shots to 79.The winning rinks for the Golds came from Ros Stockell with Doug and Fay Beattie 2217, Rab Logan with Tony and Val Dalton 2212,Derek Smith,Vic Mahomet and Alan Mawer 16-13 and Joe Elkin, Norman Adcroft and Sue Jordan 14-13. So 8 points to the Golds and 4 to theSwans, In Division C the Silvers had a bye this week.

WINTER LEAGUE. At home against MonteMar...a lovely mornings bowling with lovely company and a smashing result, all finished off with good food and drinks. Shots, 133(12) - 49(0) MM. Vistabella is still top of the league...keep going. There was no Berleen played this week.

SOUTHERN League div A. The Lanzadores were at home to Emerald Isle Claymores winning on four rinks and losing on one, another excellent ten points for the team. Shots, 104(10) - 61(2) EI. The Picadors away at San Luis playing the Tigers won on two rinks, an ok result on a tricky rink, so well done. Shots, VB 70(4) - 101(8) SL. Div C. The Swingers did exceptionally well playing on an even trickier rink..El Rancho! They were up for the challenge and beat the home team the Rangers on four rinks. Shots, VB 103(10) - 63(2) ER. The Conquistadors at home against the Greenlands Cedars, stiff opposition for our guys, they won on one rink and another was drawn..keep going.

Shots, VB 59(3) - 106(9) G.

start and as the Cubs battled back, it was a very close game in the end.

The Cubs winning on three rinks and the Roundheads on two.

For the first time this or last season a HOTSPOT was achieved by the rink of three from Country Bowls by Sandra McIlroy, Agnes Burke & Lynne Bryce.

The Cubs took the shots 99 to 81 so an overall win and a few more points further ahead in the

league against the Roundheads.

Final score 8 – 4 to the Cubs.

Winning rinks were; Sandra McIlroy, Agnes Burke & Lynne Bryce, Joel Fernandez, Rob Hallam & Niel West Sheena Mallet, Craig Dyson & Andrew Bryce. Well done Cubs.

For more info please visit www.countrybowlsmurcia.com emailgrahamandjo7@gmail.com or tel 966 19 1552 or 635 086 742

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Flag in or Flag Out? In recent articles we have described the numerous changes to the R&A rules of golf for 2019.

These rule changes include the removal of a penalty for hitting the pin when on the putting surface and so now the player has the option to putt while on the green with the flag in the hole and of all the rule changes this is the one that appears to have caught the interest of local golfers.

As a low handicap golfer my higher handicap society partners consistantly ask me which is better,flag in or flag out and there is no single answer to this because it is a matter of personal preference.

This issue has raised it's head on the main PGA tours and for instance Bryson Dechambeau has decided that his preference is to leave the flag in the hole for all putts.

Me personally for very long putts I choose flag in because I find it easier to gauge the distance to the hole with the flag in position but for shorter putts I take the flag out because to my eye this makes the hole appear bigger.

I always remember a saying that my father used to say when I was a junior “a flag in never helped a good shot”.

So you can see there are arguments for both options and I am sure that each player will work out which is best for them.

In conjunction with the flag in,flag out debate the new rules encourage playing 'ready golf' which is only good for the speed of play BUT I have noticed an increased number of occasions where my higher handicap golfers are 'moving' while fellow players are trying to play or even hitting shots while other players are in the process of hitting their shots.

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Font Del Llop €134 Two Players and Buggy La Finca €176 Two Players and Buggy La Marquesa €47 Sgle Green Fee from 2pm La Serena €47 Single Green Fee Las Colinas €164 Two Players and buggy Las Ramblas €124 Two Players and Buggy Lo Romero €144 Two Players and Buggy New Sierra Golf €82 Two Green Fees and Buggy Roda €130 Two Players and Buggy Villamartin €142 Two Players and Buggy Villaitana Poniente €57 Single Green Fee and Buggy Vistabella €116 Two Players and Buggy Deal of the Week - Any La Manga Course 120 euro for 2 players and a buggy For Bookings and info Mike at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com quoting the reference LEADER or on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931

Gold Category: 4th Tony Smale (34 on CB), 3rd Theo Boelhouwer (34 on CB), 2nd Colin Smith (35 on CB) and 1st Simon Speak 35 pts.

February sunshine provided ideal conditions for The Plaza Golf Society visit to Vistabella.

30 players competed but one in particular fell a little short and heads off to practice ahead of our next event so good luck with that Bob Rankin scoring a lowly 17pts!

The 2's pot saw some familiar faces picking up 15 euros each, well done to Liz Sully, Colin Wilson, Dodgy Declan Crowley and Callum Hitcham.

Nearest the pins sponsored by The Plaza Society again featured some usual suspects namely Callam x 2, Colin Wilson, Phil De Lacy and a new name with Margaret Woodhall not only hitting one but achieving the best Ladies score of the day with 36 pts off 30 handicap.

We had two guest prizes today and in 2nd place was Daniel Spino scoring 31 pts off 7 losing out comfortably to Mike Willetts scoring a great 38pts off 14 and who becomes a full playing member from now on.

A couple of players have caught the attention of the handicap secretary so watch out at our next event at Hacienda Riquelme 08.03.19 where there are still some places available - log onto our website www.theplazagolfsociety.com to register for this and future events.

Las Ramblas Golf Society Nearest the pins (sponsored by Property Shop): Hole 5 Ivan Hanak, Hole 8 Mick Cook, Hole 10 Chris Wren, Hole 17 Chris Hamblett.

Abacus (sponsored by Mike Kaylor’s IPTV): John Mellor Best Guests: Graeme Forbes, with the day’s best score of 37, beat Keith Little in to second place.

Our thanks go to all Altoreal staff for their contribution to an enjoyable day. Next week we will be at Vistabella, then on following weeks at La Torre and El Plantio . Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Tony Smale a call on 628227687.

La Marina Golf Our first visit of the year to BonAlba resulted in a glorious day weather wise ,but the same could not be said of the scoring which, for the second competition running ,produced well below average returns.

However, some members did perform well ,and top score in the Gold section went to Captain Bill Stobo with 32 points.

In the Silver section the award went to octogenarian Bill England with a magnificent return of 35 points. Like a good wine he seems to improve with age!!

Nearest the pins went to Geoff Ettridge, Jeff Boardman ,Danny Divers and guest Paul Hayward.

The TWO'S pot was shared by Danny Divers and Alex Leach.

Many thanks to Helena at the La Marina Sports Centre for providing us wth Paolo's tasty homemade pizza and fries after the game.

Our next meeting is at Font Del Llop on March 7th, first tee 10.00

TPGS @ Vistabella

Gold saw 3rd place for Big Tony Smale with 34 pts off 7, Callum 2nd with 34 off 1 well behind best score of the day posted by John Morrison with a brilliant 39 pts off 10.

Whilst most agree that the course has a great layout, you are never quite sure in what condition it is going to be found, its best months coming a little later in the calendar year. Today fairways were reasonably good but the greens were not at their best. The obvious presence of weed grasses didn’t help. The bunkers also need more sand.

Silver Category: 4th Phil de Lacy (29), 3rd Mike Kaylor (30 on CB), 2nd Steve Hart (30 on CB) and 1st Alan MacDonald with 34 points.

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Silver division was a close run thing with Phil 'Russell' Sulky 3rd with 34 pts off 13 losing out on countback to Ian Woodhall off 15 behind best Lady Margaret's 36 pts off 30.

33 members and 7 guests for the trip to Altoreal. Everybody seemed to find it without getting lost, with no bewildered calls from Molina de Segura taking place this time around. A relief for the organisers.

Winning results: Bronze Category: 4th Norman Padmore (29), 3rd Neil Sheldon (31), 2nd Bob Eyland (32) and 1st Ken Flaherty 33 pts.

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In the Gold category just one point separated the top four players, all scoring 34 or 35 points. Simon Speak came out on top with Alan MacDonald and Ken Flaherty in the Silver and Bronze categories respectively. It was left to guest Graeme Forbes (37) to be the only player to equal or better their handicap.

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Monday’s team game was two scores from four to count but with all to score on the par 3’s. With a nice round figure of 100 points, our winners were Dave Pulling (he’s starting to make a habit of this), Nick Campbell, Marleen Billen and Reg Akehurst. They even managed to get round the course without losing a single ball between them! (that must be one for the record book). An early contender for this week’s ‘Senior Moment Award’ has to be Olga Douglas. Now, we’ve all walked off a green at some point and realised a club or two have been left behind; but a whole buggy?

Olga was however back on the winning trail when we played the second round of our ‘eclectic joker stableford’ on Wednesday. With 40 points she just eased out Pat Cassidy who scored 39. Third place went Peter Jenkinson with 38 points. Two ‘2’s were achieved on the day, one by Olga and the other one by John Shervell.

a.m at a cost of 50 Euros when we will be playing for the Helena and Paola Trophy. List is on the notice board as usual or contact Alan Craig on a100ac@yahoo.co.uk.

A reminder of our first Quiz Night of the year is on 12th March.

Please contact Iain Lyall on 966 39 3203 or 634 326 451 to reserve your places.

A quick tip here from Terry Field’s Golf Manual. ’If you want to reduce your score by eight shots just miss out one of the par threes!’

Onto Friday and we played a two ball ‘Texas Scramble’. Apparently the last time this was contested was seven years ago! Terry Field and Nigel Price took Gold with a nett score of 66.75. Hot on their heels were Donna Campbell and Dave Pulling with 68.75.

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE

By Tracey

“THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON

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21 FEBRUARY - TEAM KNOCKOUT CUP (ROUND 2) TOP HALF FOR THE TROPHY Ale House Pint Depot Jesters Hub Hyenas Trinity Rioja Pirates

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BOTTOM HALF FOR THE PLATE Las RosesBullies Chemies Chicks Angels Arrows Junction Jaguars

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Hub Hellraiders Trinity Rioja Panthers Pint Depot Queens Chemies Loungers

A Shout Out To Barry Shingler (Fire Station Black Watch) Who Got 180 !!

Trinity Rioja Pirates v Peta's Bar Peta's started the night with a convincing win courtesy of Charles Pritchett (140) D16. Even though Sid Cross (100) and Graham Todd (124) hit scores for the Pirates. Jeff Ward then finished D19 to level the scores. Paul Lock with D1 helped by Charles Pritchett (125) took the lead for Peta's Bar. In the doubles Brian Nash pulled the scores level with needing 24 hit D5, D7 even though Charles scored (140, 100) for Peta's. Sonya Cooper finished D7 giving Peta's the lead with help from Paul Lock (100).

Paul Chick D2 finished for the Pirates to complete the doubles with the scores level. The singles started with two wins for Pirates. Ray Sanderson (100) checking out with D20 and Yvonne Rouffignac hitting D5. Sonya Cooper with D16 reduced the score for Peta's but the remaining three singles all went to Pirates. Jeff Ward with D8, Sid Cross D4 and Graham Todd D16.

MOTM: Sid Cross (Trinity Rioja Pirates), Charles Pritchett (Peta's Bar) Angels Arrows v Pint Depot Queens Captain Rocket Ron´s team were all ready for their royal Highness's this week The first game saw the Queens hitting several high 80´s and they kept up well with the Angels, however Martin took the first point with D16. In the second match Queen Deb got (104) which left the next player 52, Lorraine stepped up and attempted to finish the game, but the dart went the wrong side of the wire, on her next turn QD chucked the first dart straight into D17. Both Ron & Vi ended up in the old madhouse as did Dave & Rachel a bit later on.

Torrevieja Darts Ladies League Format - Week 7 Results: Friendly's Chicas 7 - 2 Wildcats at Macklins El Balcon Chicas 6 - 3 Black Dog Ladies Primadonnas 6 - 3 Friendly's Temps Macklins Dolly Mixtures 1 - 8 Gap Ladies

League Table Gap Ladies El Balcon Chicas Primadonnas Macklins Dolly Mixtures Friendly Chicas Friendly's Temps Black Dog Ladies Wildcats at Macklins

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Pts 19 17 15 15 13 13 11 9

On occasions Cheryl scored more with 2 darts than she did 3! Lyn, Lorraine, Alison & Maggie all played well but sadly the arrows all went in the favour of the Angels. The comp states first team to 7 wins, to keep momentum & good sportsmanship the girls carried on playing till the end, and whilst the final outcome was 11 - 1 they had a lorra larfs as Cilla would say. Karl, Paul, Dave & Kain all hit 100´s but it was Martin´s 105 & 133 plus a win in 2 trebles, 1 doubles & 1 singles game that gave him a well-earned man of the match title. Thanks to the team at Angels for their hospitality & a very nice curry.

MOTM: Martin Hastings (Angels Arrows), Debbie Wright (Pint Depot Queens)

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Fixture List 2018/2019 – 2nd Half Season Division 1 Division 2 Junction Jaguars 3. Chemies Loungers Hub Hyenas 5. Peta’s Bar El Capitan 6. Pint Depot Queens Las Rosas Bullies 9. Hub Hellraisers Trinity Rioja Pirates 10. Chemies Chicks Fire Station Black Watch 13. Pint Depot Jesters Ale House 14. Angels Arrows Junction Jackals 15. Trinity Rioja Panthers

Division 1 28 Feb 7 Mar 2v4 4 v 11 16 v 11 1 v 7 7v8 8 v 16 12 v1 12 v 2

21 Mar 11 v 8 2v1 16 v 4 7 v 12

28 Mar 1 v 16 7v2 8v4 12 v 11

11 Apr 4v7 11 v 1 2v8 16 v 12

25 Apr 2 v 16 1v4 7 v 11 12 v 8

2 May 4 v 12 11 v 2 16 v 7 8v1

Division 2 3v9 10 v14 15 v10 9 v 13 5v6 5 v 15 13 v14 6 v 3

14 v 9 3v5 15 v 6 13 v 10

3 v 15 9 v 10 5 v 14 6 v 13

14 v 6 10 v 3 15 v 9 13 v 5

3 v 14 15 v 13 5v9 6 v 10

14 v 15 10 v 5 9v6 13 v 3

14th March 4th April 18th April 9th May

Semi’s / Finals Men’s Pairs Semi’s / Finals Ladies & Men’s Singles Team Knockout Semi’s Team Knockout Finals & Plate Competition

Hot Darts: Sue Casey171, Beaty Powell 140, Bliss Wright 140, Simone de Lacy 129, Gail Murray 127, Margaret Boden 126, Groa Bryndis 126, Bliss Wright 2 x 125, Shirley Stephenson123, Caroline shepherd121, Cynthia Jevons 121, Jackie Tomkinson 120, Shirley Stephenson117, Beaty Powell116, Ann Wharton 115, Mo Skelton114, Mitch Haliwell 112, Gail Murray112, Karen Christopher 103, Elaine Willis102, Sue Wade 3 x 100, Beaty Powell2 x 100, Jenny Benfield 100 180’s and 171’s: Pamela Taylor 180, Simone de Lacy 171, Shirley Stephenson 171, Sue Casey 171 (19/2) Least Darts: Sue Casey 21, Cynthia Jevons 22, Pamela Taylor 22, Bliss Wright 22 (19/2) Highest Checkouts: Kim Fickling 107, Lin Cousins 104, Lorraine McGrath 100 Bull Finish: Kim Fickling, Beaty Powell, Cynthia Jevons (19/2) Pairs Competition: February 26th, Registration 7:45pm, A record 27 pairs this year! With no need to stop for food we can play right through to the finals and photos. It would be great if teams stay until the end to watch how it plays out. Good luck all!

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Cadena Sunrise Bowling 20 February - Week 21 Sol Amigos Alley Cats Sunrise Colegias 999's The Bandits Spare Bears Top Performers High Game High Game Hcap High Series

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

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Ave Pts 548 105 545 96 555 92 552 88 539 87 547 86 543 86 549 84 537 78 541 75 537 69 530 62

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El Paraiso Bar & Restaurant Guadamar del Segura Fishing Competition Wednesday 13th February Virginia with February winner Russell Watson

ANGLERS WERE PLEASED TO BE BACK FISHING at El Paraiso after their 5 week holiday.....nice job if you can get it.....and the latest competition took place on Wednesday 13th February.

Twelve anglers took part and after discussion with the owners it was agreed that 12 would be the maximium for all future comps.

The draw for pegs took place at 9.00and fishing commenced 10.00 the format here is 2 x 3hour sessions with a 30 min break for lunch.

Seven out of the 12 anglers caught however the fish still seem to be on their holidays, hopefully with the warmer weather approaching the March competition will prove more profitable with bigger catches all round.

We introduced a 2 euro entry pairs competition, to give a little more interest which seemed to please everyone, to run in conjuncion with the singles. The result was as follows Russell Davidson Peg 14 - 13.74kgs (Meal for 2 + wine) Tony Peg 3 - 9.88kgs (3 days free fishing with snacks ) Martin Jones Peg 13 - 8.98kgs (3 Bottles of wine) Keko Peg 18 - 5.26kgs ( Bottle of Cava) As luck would have it the top 2 were also drawn as pairs partners and ran away with the spoils.

Russell and Tony 23.62kgs, Jackie and Martin 13.60kgs The March competition is on Wednesday 13th, and April is Wednesday 10th. The venue is open 10.00 to 17.00 for fishing at a cost of 5 euros but is closed on Mondays until May.

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Battling Torry crave that elusive victory Benferri CF ..........................2 CD Torrevieja ......................1 Sometimes life´s just not fair, and when you´re down nothing seems to go right for you!

This statement is so appropriate for Torry in their present predicament, for try as hard as they may, those all important 3 points seem a long way off.

Nine matches to be precise, and to make matters worse, next up at Nelson Mandela stadium, is a visit from run away leaders Inter City San Juan.

There was some good news off the field though, in the shape of a resignation letter from president/treasurer David Cruz.

Hopefully the remaining board members can now concentrate in saving the club, from not only relegation, but also from ceasing to exist (if rumours circulating are to be believed!).

Torry were more than holding their own

up to the half hour mark, before a cross from the left by Jordie found Jose Luis at the far post. His powerful header gave keeper Cristo no chance, leaving Kiko Lopez young side once again having to overturn an early deficit.

Benferri almost doubled their lead 3 minutes later, but Cristo did well to block Abellan´s accurate The Torry shot. Referee Gracia lineup at spotted a handball in Benferri the hosts penalty area on 39 mins, leaving Torry sub Juanmi the opportunity to smash home the resultant spot kick.

Just before the interval, Pena almost scored for the hosts, but his firmly headed effort hit the bar, before bouncing out of play. Torry had battled for every ball, more than justifying a half time departure at all square.

After the restart, Torry were dominant, almost scoring within only 2 mins courtesy of a fiercely struck shot by Thales, which Roberto did well to save. They were controlling midfield, and in Thales

had a player who was in the thick of everything.

But alas, as so often has happened this season, they just couldn´t convert that all important 2nd goal, eventually paying the consequence. A long shot by Jordi on 76 mins was turned around the post by Cristo, then from the resultant corner, an unmarked Jose Luis was at hand to head it home from close range. In the time remaining, Torry gave it their all, but unfortunately that all too familiar negative sight on the scoreboard, signaled yet

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Carp-R-Us Fishing Carp-R-Us started their Spring Series in Spring-like conditions on the Eden stretch of the Rio Segura. The water here is very low, not flowing and covered with a green scum, it badly needs an influx of fresh water to improve the fishing. First was Roy Dainty with 1.70kg from peg 13 caught on sweet corn fished using a straight lead over bred crumb. Second was Alan Smith (peg 6) with 1.05kg caught using pole and bread.

Third was Jeremy Fardoe with 0.95kg from peg 12 and fourth was Tom Marshall with 0.90kg (peg 11).

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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At start of play, Torry were within touching distance of their hosts, but this defeat leaves them still 5 points adrift of safety in the 2nd to bottom slot.

Next Sunday, 3 March (ko time to be confirmed), Torry welcome Intercity San Juan Alicante to Nelson Mandela stadium, fully aware that only an outstanding team performance will be enough to register the victory they so desperately crave for.

CD Murada go top

By Andrew Atkinson CD Murada top the table after 3-0 win against Monforte CF.

Sportart is a knockout CD Murada celebrated going top of the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8 - knocking long time leaders Racing San Miguel off their perch in the race for the league title.

Goals by Paquito (2) and Reno gave CD Murada the three points in a 3-0 home win against Monforte CF at the José Manuel Garcia stadium.

San Miguel, who dropped to second place, hosted CD Altet on Sunday with a win enabling to return to top the group (report online Monday).

"We call on all the fans to encourage the team. They need you now, more then ever," said a spokesperson from San Miguel following a recent dip in form.

Santa Pola gained a 2-0 away win at Betis Florida to go third.

Hondon Nieves slumped to a 3-1 shock home defeat against Sporting San Fulgencio that sees their promotion hopes continue to diminish, dropping to sixth.

At the bottom half of the table Monforte remain rooted at the foot on 15 points from 22 games.

A plethora of teams, including Altet, Dolores, Atletico Catral, Betis Florida, Rafal, Callosa Deportivo B, CD Montesinos and San Fulgencio, see just five points separate them going into Sunday's fixtures.

Boxing - and ending up on the canvas - has a whole new meaning when it comes to art.

Likewise in both the world of football and tennis.

Portraits of football stars including Ronaldo, Messi, Costa, Maradona, Pogba and Salah were on show at an exhiMuhammad Ali. bition in Russia during the Portrait by Iain 2018 World Cup. Alexander.

Tennis ace Serena Williams turned her stroke to painting, after attending a class in Paris, prior to playing in a French Open.

Williams, who exhibited her first series of paintings "Expressions" in 2013, is a creative impressionist artist, with style, colour choice and sketchy technique, reminiscent to Monet.

Former Cambridge, Sunderland and Wolves footballer Jody Craddock, who hung up his boots in 2013, after 527 career appearances, is now a professional artist.

"I did 'A' Level Art at school - but I was never thinking about becoming an artist," said Craddock.

Craddock, 43, is gaining a reputation within the football world - as an artist - just six years after retirement.

"It's not about money. I did well financially out of football," said Craddock, who was commissioned by ex Chelsea and England star John Terry to do a personal portrait.

Paul Pogba Manchester United and France

Craddock, who has also done a portrait of David Beckham, has a portrait of former Wolverhampton Wanderers football club owner Sir Jack Hayward hanging on a wall in the corridors at Molineux.

Famous artists from Spain include Malaga born Picasso; Dali, Barcelona born duo Tapies and Miro; Goya, who studied art in Madrid, and Velázquez, born in 1599 in Seville, who died in Madrid in 1660.

21st century artist Iain Alexander, who is exhibiting his works in Madrid this summer, exclusively spoke to me during a visit to Quesada.

"I'm very fortunate to be in art, it can be very therapeutic. Art is about enjoying yourself," said Jersey based Iain.

"The biggest influence in my career as a sportsman was Muhammad Ali," said Iain.

Iain, who visited the 'Banksy' art exhibition in Madrid recently, said: "I really believe in Banksy. The point is how different people view it.

"Banksy can nip something in the bud - proving a point with simplicity - that's the key."

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