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No 772

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We are taking a week off - The next edition of The Leader Newspaper will be published on Monday 22 July 2019

PUNTA PRIMA TRAGEDY - THE DEADLY¡ SELFIE!

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Two young Brits fell to their deaths at Punta Prima last week while allegedly taking a selfie photograph. The pair crossed over the safe-

ty barrier guarding the cliff edge when one is said to have lost his footing, grabbing at the other as he fell.

Daniel Vivian Mee, 25, died

instantly while his friend Jayden Dolman, 20, died on Thursday morning having been airlifted to Alicante General Hospital.

24-year-old Lewis Higgins, was physically unharmed but was taken to Torrevieja Hospital

A third man, named locally as

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FROM PAGE ONE THE DEADLY SELFIE He is said to have been on the right side of the railings when the tragedy occurred.

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All three men are thought to have been on holiday from Bridgwater, Somerset.

Eyewitnesses reported that the young men were walking along the promenade, that links Punta Prima with Cabo Roig, taking photos and selfies along the way.

Thy stopped to get a "cover" photo with spectacular views of the sea when two of them climbed over the safety railing, an imprudence that cost them their lives.

Police are working on the theory one of the men lost his balance and tried to cling on to his pal’s arm in an instinctive life-saving reaction - but instead of recovering his footing unintentionally ended up pulling his friend with him as both then fell from a height of about 7 meters with fatal consequences.

respond to resuscitation procedures.

An eyewitness from Northern Ireland, who lives in the area, said she saw the third man on the promenade in a "terrible, state.” She said he was "in hysterics," begging her to help him, and to tell him his two friends were OK. Investigators have since interviewed him and other witnesses as part of their investigation into the accident.

A spokesman for the British Consulate in Alicante said: “We are supporting the families of two British men following their deaths in Alicante, and are in contact with the Spanish authorities, and we are also providing assistance to a third British man who was involved in the accident.”

As people take bigger and bigger risks for the perfect selfie, the smartphone snaps have become five times more deadly than shark attacks.

The incident occurred at 7.30 pm on Wednesday evening.

According to the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, between October 2011 and November 2017, at least 259 people died taking selfies around the globe, compared to just 50 people killed by sharks in the same period.

Local police, Civil Guard and units of the Urgent Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) attended the scene, with the paramedics only able to certify the death of Daniel Vivian Mee after he failed to

It says that while women take the most selfies, young men, who are more prone to take risks, make up three quarters of the selfie deaths - in drownings, crashes, falls or shooting accidents.

PEACOCKS DONATE TO AGE CONCERN Marjory Norris from the Peacocks Petanca Club, based at El Paraiso Restaurant, Guardamar, made a surprise visit to the Day Centre of Age Concern recently to donate 450 euros to the charity.

This huge amount of money was graciously received by Brenda Hickin on behalf of Age Concern.

The Peacocks are staunch fundraisers from various social events they hold and every year their committee decide worthy charities to donate to. This is not the first time Age Concern have benefitted from a donation from this group as their main aim is support people maintaining good health and well-being, which is also the main aim of Age Concern.

The money raised will go to providing services for people to enjoy their autumn years socially at the Day Centre at Calle Paganini, La Siesta or benefit from our Lifeline services, keeping the Day Centre operational, vehicles running, volunteer training, upkeep of all the mobility aids etc., Age Concern rely on donations from organisations

such as the Peacock Petanc Club so a hearty thank you goes to this fun loving group.

All information about Age Concern can be found on their website www.ageconcerncostablancasur.org or on

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Flood of Manteros overwhelms Cabo Roig Strip As well as a front page article in Diario Informacion on Wednesday, in which the newspaper was scathing in it’s criticism of the Orihuela Council, the Orihuela Chamber of Commerce has also issued a press release criticising the Municipal Corporation and its lack of action against the “manteros” that are trading illegally on the coast.

The Chamber says that it shares the demands of the Orihuela Costa business community in requesting that the City Council and the authorities of the Provincial Council, the Generalitat Valenciana and the Government Subdivision, take appropriate measures to curb such illegal sales in the Oriolan coast and do more to protect the entrepreneurs who contribute to the area’s wealth, against those who occupy irregular spaces in Aguamarina and Cabo Roig.

The president of the Chamber, Mario Martinez, said that "we are united by a close relationship with the businessmen of our coast, with whom we maintain a permanent contact". Martinez added that

Monday 8th - Sunday 14th July, 2019 such work is essential "to generate employment and wealth in our municipality, as well as to attract tourists. In addition, the coastal businessmen comply with the law in fiscal matters, they pay their taxes and social security and they also comply with the regulations and the municipal ordinances, while the ‘looky looky men’ do not.”

Meanwhile the article in Diario Informacion says that there are in excess of 60 ‘Top Blanket’ sellers who set themselves up on the Aguamarina promenade every evening, preventing pedestrians from passing in front of shops and bars. They state that the Association in the area reports that the sale of drugs has also increased and that, as the Policia Local are completely ineffective in dealing with the matter it must now be put into the hands of the Guardia Civil.

The Federation of Associations of Orihuela Costa (FAOC) demands that the police must attend the Orihuela Costa more often and seize the illegal products. "The administration is always saying that there are no resources but if there were a continuous patrol every evening, between 7 pm and midnight, the 'top blanket' sales would be eradicated," says its president, Tomás Moreno.

"They do a lot of damage to the merchants, not only the small ones, but also to the shopping centre in La Zenia because if someone buys a counterfeit bag in Cabo Roig they will not spend their money in Zenia Boulevard,” he says.

The manteros now occupy the entire right bank, next to the service road of the N-332 between Cabo Roig and Campoamor. "It gives the appearance of a third-world aspect, it damages trade, tourism and, above all, the image of Orihuela Costa," says Moreno, who says that "it is now beginning to assume an uncontrollable and unsustainable look."

On the day that Diario Informacion visited the strip that say that they counted over 60 illegal traders

The Cabo Roig businessmen also denounce an added problem, the increase in drug trafficking in the area by some of the manteros.

According to a spokesman from the Association of Cabo Roig businessmen, "They can regularly be seen carrying out transactions in sight of everyone. The authori-

ties and the police turn a blind eye to the problem, they do not ask for licenses or identification. They do nothing but chat and pass the time of day with the manteros. They certainly don’t confiscate their illegal stocks and they are often seen leaving the groups of manteros with a handshake or even a ‘high five’."

Certainly not the actions of a police force that wants to uphold the law by clamping down on illegal immigration and trade!

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Ministry of Health passes Bascuñana file to prosecutor A blow for Orihuela mayor, Emilio Bascuñana, just 7 weeks into his new term of office, as the Ministry of Health has now passed file evidence to the Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Alicante who will investigate whether he should be formally charged for taking more than 50,000 gross euros a year from the Department of Health, without carrying out any work as an advisor, from 2007 to 2013.

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Bascuñana, a family doctor, has always denied that he charged without working, arguing that he carried out counselling tasks and that he even went to a Vega Baja health centre to cover other doctors' leave.

But now, this murky affair has finally ended up in the Office of the Prosecutor, since the Ministry itself cannot adopt any type of administrative sanction of its former employee because more than six years since any crime was committed, although up to three commissioned reports conclude and agree that he did charge the public administration without carrying out any work.

Emilio Bascuñana, right, the mayor of Orihuela, welcoming Ximo Puig to the city during a recent visit.

Alicante Council leader, Ana Barceló, has previously said that "this man did not work in any health centre but was receiving his salary from the Department of Health, so now it will be up to other agencies to look as the case and decide whether the facts constitute the embezzlement of public funds.”

Civil Guard investigates violent death in Torremendo village The Civil Guard is investigating the violent death of a 77 year old Belgian who was found dead in his home in the Orihuela hamlet of Torremendo. The body was found by a neighbour on Thursday in the garage of the house located on la carretera de las Canteras.

Civil attended the scene with the latter assuming jurisdiction, collecting samples and gathering evidence. A spokesman said that the man’s high-end Mercedes vehicle is missing so the main hypothesis is that the murder was committed during the vehicle’s theft.

The neighbour was alerted by the garage door which had been open for several days.

He decided to look inside, where he found the dead man lying on the floor, the body showing multiple signs of violence.

The victim had been living in the centre of Torremendo for some time where residents, most of them expatriates, elderly, and in search of sun and a peaceful existence, are absolutely shocked by the recent events.

Both the Policia Local and the Guardia

They say that the victim lived alone and

La carretera de las Canteras, where the alleged murder took place

that he had a great passion for music and, playing the keyboard in several venues frequented by foreign residents in Playa Flamenca and the Orihuela Costa.

"He didn’t mix with his neighbours very much but he did use the local doctor,” said one of the neighbours, who added that the man had been living in the house for more than a year.

In one Torremendo bar over the weekend, there was little talk of anything else. "We knew him by sight, because he used the bar occasionally, he was sociable, he spoke to everyone, but he didn’t mix with the rest of Torremendo's residents," said a client.

Another added that "he lived with several parrots and he was known around the area because he played in a number of different venues in the area where foreign people go to dance".

One British neighbour, who lives close to the victim's house said that "we did not see or hear anything at all and we did not know him very well because he had not been living here for so long" adding that "he was kind to the neighbours and I hope they find the murderer soon.”

The UGT hospital workers union has warned that the effects of the current heatwave are causing problems in hospitals across the province, singling out the General Hospital of Alicante where many patients are being treated from corridors.

Already an additional 30 single rooms have been reopened and the Pharmacy Service in Elche warns of shortages of chronic medication due to high temperatures It is mainly the older people that are suffering especially those who might be suffering from any previous pathology, such as respiratory or circulatory diseases.

At one time on Thursday the hospital had as many as 23 patients lying in corridors, an increase of 7 from the previous day and on Friday the situation forced managers to reopen almost thirty of the hundred beds that, like last summer, are closed during the summer months as a result of staff holidays.

However the Department of Health is playing down the problems saying "It is true that on Thursday 416 patients attended the General Hospital of Alicante, but it is not exceptional and indeed not much higher than many other days."

However, staff contacted by the Spanish press, and who prefer to remain anonymous, say that winter flu peaks at about 350 daily patients while on Thursday the Alicante General exceeded 400.

The relatives of the elderly man who spent Wednesday night lying on an old beds in a corridor with oxygen do not share the management’s dismissal of any overcrowding.

The Emergency rooms in Elche have also been overrun although the Vinalopó Hospital said that they consider the situation about normal "for these dates"

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Pharmacies warn of drug shortages Pharmacies in the Valencian region are warning that approximately 600 commonly used drugs are no longer available through their outlets, an increase of more than 100 in the last three months.

As doctors tell of increased bureaucracy and more disorders they say that patients are returning to them time after time in the hope that their original medication has become available once more.

There are now about 600 medicines that are no longer available in pharmacies, a hundred more than just three months ago because the manufacturers remain in a price war with the health authorities.

Among the popular medicines affected is one that treats high blood pressure, Tevetens plus for which pharmacists warn that they will now have to find a replacement with a similar active ingredient because it is no longer provided by laboratories.

However, given that a large number of the population will have to deal with increased blood as

Monday 8th - Sunday 14th July, 2019 they get older, the pharmacists that we spoke to say that it will eventually have to be replaced but with a much more expensive drug.

Also missing from pharmacy shelves are several injectables to treat cancer, such as Nivestim, which increases white blood cells, and Farmorubicin, which is associated with patients with breast, ovarian, bladder, pancreatic, lung or leukemic cancer.

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Helen’s Trucks move into Larger Premises

Other drugs no longer available are required to treat hepatitis C, rhinitis, bacterial infections, heart diseases and chest angina.

A spokesmen from the Valencian Society of Family and Community Medicine, Aurelio Duque, says that the situation is unacceptable, and it is now beginning to seriously damage the integrated national health system whereby, using their SIP, patients should be able to receive their medicines anywhere in Spain.

“And it is not only a problem of shortages”, according to Duque. “Good and reliable old products are lost while new ones are often less effective, and in some cases more expensive.

Nothing has been released that is any better than what we already had."

The president of the College of Pharmacists of Alicante, Fe Ballesteros, says that there is not always a generic substitute for the missing product, and that there are still misgivings among some patients when the term "generic" is suggested.

Crevillente based Helen’s Trucks has been in business now for over 17 years, their continued success based on smaller loads and light removals, as well as the movement of goods between the UK, Spain, France and Portugal.

Helen and Robert make up the team along with Mick and Peter.

Helen’s Trucks provides a personal, friendly, quality service which Helen and Robert both believe is very important. The pair insist on meeting their customers face to face, even when providing those initial estimates. “That way we can find out what the customer really wants and also what he actually needs,” said Helen.

If it is not possible to deliver a customer’s goods straight away, or if a client needs to have his items stored temporarily, the company has secure, containerised storage available at very good rates, dealing with both short and long term availability. The warehouse is also fully alarmed and insured for everyone’s peace of mind.

Wrapping and packing can also be undertaken by Helen’s Trucks but if you prefer to carry out the work yourself they can supply all of the necessary materi-

Thursday evening saw a new beginning for Viajes Playa Flamenca as they announced the rebranding of Door2Door Spain at the opening of their opening of their newly refurbished offices by the Orihuela Costa Town Hall.

Formerly a single unit of approximately 80 sq mtrs the offices have been quintupled in size, now extending from C/Pablo Picasso in the front through to C/Gerardo Rueda at the rear, adding a further 260 sq mtrs to the facility.

On Thursday evening the new and improved service, Door2DoorSpain, was launched and the new company offices were opened to invited guests for the very first time, and although the function was attended by over a hundred people, while owner Sofia Alvarez entertained her guests, many of her staff could still be seen fielding enquiries and taking holiday bookings.

The unit has been very tastefully decorated, there is obviously plenty of additional space and while admiring the surrounds visitors were able to enjoy a range of tapas and wines to the accompaniment of background music.

Describing the new complex as ‘A space travel agency, where dreams, trips, events are designed with care for our customers’ the owner and former Councillor for Tourism, Sofia Alvarez said “I have now closed one of the chap-

New Journey for Viajes Playa Flamenca

Sofia Alvarez said “Having had the opportunity to be a councillor in my city has been one of my greatest privileges.”

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als, cartons, bubble wrap and tape.

All items within a removals consignment are itemised, the entire load is always kept together and never split and an complete inventory is produced, thereby ensuring an accurate record.

Helen has just recently moved to larger premises within Crevillente, as the company is now also dealing with freight loads and storage for a new Costa Blanca company, providing Solar panels and systems for hot water and using Helens Trucks as their storage facility.

Helen’s Trucks offers you the flexibility of being able to pick up at short notice. It also provides you with that personal service, providing that human touch in meeting your needs.

Helen summed up the Helen’s Trucks philosophy saying, “It’s all about making moving easy and stress free.”

You can contact Helen’s Trucks on 965 400 616 or 667 815 081 and email at helenstrucks1@yahoo.co.uk. There is also a website at www.helenstrucks.com and Facebook by searching for at Helens Trucks.

ters of my life. Having had the opportunity to be a councillor in my city has been one of my greatest privileges and I would like to thank all the friends that I have made along the way, but I have now made the decision to retire, and continue my professional career.”

“The company is doing really well, said, “but we needed more space and now, with the launch of the new company and the expansion of the facility, it will allow me to offer more products and information and a far better booking experience for my clients.”

Located in the heart of the Costa Blanca in Playa Flamenca, Viajes Playa Flamenca also offers a personalised service to all of its clients.

With their exclusive door to door service, the company is dedicated to making sure that it’s customers enjoy every aspect of their unforgettable journey, in guaranteeing the very best service, that specially designed holiday and the most important quality price.

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The company was acquired last week by the company that he owns, General de Galerías Comerciales.

Dos Mares Shopping Centre currently has around 24,800 square metres in which it currently accommodates 54 stores and 14 restaurants, as well as a cinema, bowling alley and several other entertainment sites. There is also parking for 1,250 cars.

Police detain 31 drunk drivers in Torrevieja in six days

The facilities were opened in March 2004 when the Portuguese group Sonae Sierra and the Eroski group jointly built the centre with an investment of 36.5 million euros but in 2005 the Basque company then sold its 35% share in the shopping facility

There were Thirty-one positive recordings in just six days, all during the working day, in Torrevieja last week following controls set up by the Local Police at the access points of the Casagrande Industrial Estate, in the vicinity of the leisure areas and the macrodiscoteca Velice.

In the last 8 months the new owners have increased by 50% the number of commercial complexes that they own, from 6 to 9 adding to its portfolio ventures in the Costa Calida as well as others in Almeria, Granada, Marbella, Mataro, Roquetas de Mar, San lucar de Barrameda and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Nine of those detained were for an offense against traffic safety when the drivers tested positive for blood alcohol levels higher than 0.60 mg / l in expired air. In two of the cases the drivers were also charged with reckless driving.

The purchase of Dos Mares now makes it less likely that there will continue their interest in taking over the La Rambla complex in the western outskirts of Cartagena.

Cleaning up the municipality ness against animal cruelty.

The event will take place on Saturday 13th July, 2-4pm at Evolution Bar, La Fuente commercial centre. The Sunshine FM roadshow will be there along with Chris Dyson and Just Ollie, Carla Stone and Texas Ted who will all be singing a few songs. There will be a raffle, and adult and kids tombola.

Orihuela council has recruit 121 locally unemployed people on a 3 month contract in which they will be used to clear roads and pathways, as well as cleaning streets and urban areas in Orihuela Ciudad, on the coast and around the local districts.

Tracey Taylor from The Hair Studio, Via Park 2, will be cutting and shaving Beccie’s long brown hair into the purple mohican.

If people can't make it on the day but would like to sponsor the event or donate a prize for the raffle, or purchase raffle tickets, they can do so through the Facebook page 'Finca La Castellana', where there is a donate button, or contact Beccie on 603 251 004.

The controls were carried out from 6am to 2.30 pm and also resulted in 22 other administrative sanctions with a fine, which SUMA will process.

Officers reported that eight drivers were driving without a current Vehicle Technical Inspection report (ITV) and with expired licenses.

Three other drivers were also denounced for "disrespect" and disobedience to the local police.

Dos Mares sold for 28.5 million euros Murcia born businessman Tomás Olivo has purchased the Centro Comercial Dos Mares in San Javier for 28.5 million euros.

The employment was arranged through a grant made available by the SEPE (State Employment Service).

Fundraiser for Finca la Castellana.

The service will also be supported by a company that will carry out the removal of the waste accumulated from the cleaning operation which will also provide each worker with individual protection equipment, as well as the tools necessary for the work to be carried out.

Fundraising for Finca la Castellana includes a charity dog walk every month, except during the months of July and August as it's too hot for the dogs and walkers.

The workers have been organised into eleven teams that will act under the supervision of a foreman and the coordination of municipal manager.

In order, therefore, to raise the funding money that will be lost Beccie Strickleton will instead be having her head shaved into a purple Mohican! Purple because it is the colour that represents aware-

The workers were briefed by Councillor Victor Valverde, at the Auditorium of La Lonja who welcomed them to the staff of the municipal corporation.

Many other drivers were stopped from using their cars on public roads because of the very poor state of their vehicles.

CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada - Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday 11th July at 7pm and Saturday, 13th of July at 5pm

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Driving each other mad …

OK, Class, heads up: This week we shall deal with the intricacies of navigating a motor-propelled vehicle on the road. We will take a look at the different types of drivers you are likely to encounter.

Your Irish driver may prove the most difficult to understand.

Starting with the art of driving itself, it has to be said that there is very little pleasure in driving nowadays, in comparison to the leisurely ‘spins’ of a couple of generations back. Now it seems as if you have to compete for every inch of space on the road and when you get to where you are going, trying to find a place to park will stress you out more than did the driving.

On the road, you will encounter a lot of different types of drivers. It is important that you know what you are dealing with, so let us break it down along racist and sexist lines! (With apologies to the politically correct brigade!) Please remember this is not a scientific study … it is much more accurate!

Your typical Spanish driver, both senor and senorita, will never give way to you or slow down to allow you into a stream of traffic. He will only use his indicator as an aggressive tool before cutting in where it is barely safe to do so. If you leave the required space between you and the car in front, he believes it to be his space and he will overtake.

Back to a study of our Irish driver. The female of the species is generally more careful and cautious. She is law-abiding and will do you no harm. However, she will not ever smile and give you right of way – lest you might get the impression that she is ‘easy.’ Like we said, the Irish male driver is a peculiar animal and difficult for other nationalities to figure. He sees a car, a 100 metres up the road with a driver wanting to pull out onto the road.

Eamonn will slow down to a crawl, give a friendly flicker of his headlights and flamboyantly invite the driver to come in front of him. This invitee could be in a spot of bother if he or she does not acknowledge Eamonn’s generosity of spirit with a radiant smile and exaggerated wave of the hand. Conversely, if the driver up ahead

PSOE denounces PP wage bill in Pilar de la Horadada The PSOE has denounced a wage bill that will cost the taxpayers in Pilar de la Horadada over half a million euros per year, with the mayor himself receiving an income of 3,700 euros gross per month.

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comes out without the Irishman’s ‘permission’ he/she can expect to be ‘blown off the road!’

An English driver is considerate and courteous to any traffic he can see. But both sexes give scant regard to the car behind. Dave and Dianne have been known to cruise in the overtaking lane and will slow down if they feel the car behind is tail-gating. They will go to any lengths – including creating a traffic-jam, to ensure they can park in the shade in the supermarket car park.

The Welshman is ponderous and can get in your way for two reasons. Firstly, he is either singing a happy song or contemplating the fact that he would prefer to be someplace else. The second reason you need to watch Gareth is that there is usually someone sitting in the passenger seat who knows more than he does.

Whatever about any of the above; you certainly don’t want to meet a Scotsman on the road. Let the story of Aengus be a warning to you.

Mr Smith left London in his shiny new Merc – heading north to spend the weekend in the Scottish Highlands. After crossing the border he always preferred to navigate the quite country roads, and it was on one of these roads – at a bend in the road, to be precise, that Mr Smith encountered Aengus. Aengus was counting sheep on the mountain as he sauntered along in his twenty years old jalopy.

Aengus may – or may not have been out a bit too far on the road when he crashed into the Mercedes. The driver, Mr Smith, remained calm and controlled after the incident … stiff upper lip and all.

Aengus welcomed the tourist to his country; pointing out how great it is that the English now come in friendship. He produced a bottle of scotch from the back of his car and offered Mr Smith a drink. Mr Smith was too much of a gentleman to say no – and anyway, he was suffering from shock. Aengus kept offering the Englishman another

The expenditure, which will cover salaries for all councillors and their advisers, also includes an allocation for two extra advisers which the opposition party have said that they are also questioning.

A breakdown of the council salary scale shows that the mayor, José María Pérez, will earn 3,700 euros (gross) per month, while his three senior councillors will each receive 3,200 euros gross per month, and the remainder 2,571 euros per month.

Meanwhile the opposition councillors will receive an allowance of € 500 / month, although the PSOE does not specify how this will be distributed, nor how many councillors will receive it. Neither do they make clear whether this is included in the total of 425,000 euros.

What they do say, however, it that the PP government has now established two categories of councillors: "business class" and "tourist class".

Pilar de la Horadada Mayor, José Maria, and his team of Councillors

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Neither do the Socialists specify whether the salaries are higher or similar to those charged by their own government in the previous mandate.

drink until half the bottle was gone. ‘Such wonderful hospitality’, crooned Mt Smith, a warm glow spreading all over his body. ‘Now it is your turn to have a swallow, Aengus; join me in a toast to the good relations between our two great nations’. ‘Ach, not yet’, replied the Scotsman; I’d better wait until after the police have left!’

I prefer the train myself …

Don’t Forget The fellow who blows his horn the loudest is usually in the biggest fog.

Bernie.comaskey@gmail.com *Author, entrepreneur and newspaper columnist, Bernie Comaskey, now spends most of his time on a farm in Ireland; but he retains his strong links with the Costa Blanca.

Bernie has published four books; ‘If Ever a Man Suffered’, ‘The Best of Bernie’, ‘The Team’, and ‘Just Between Ourselves’. ernie’s books are available at half price, on sale from ‘The Leader.’ Call 637 227 385 for info.

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ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 6 Gainsay; 7 Peril; 9 Bay; 10 Veritable; 12 Competition; 15 Considerate; 17 Charlatan; 19 Ill; 21 Snack; 22 Illegal.

DOWN: 1 Fatal; 2 End; 3 Daze; 4 Devastate; 5 Killjoy; 8 Litter; 11 Constrict; 13 Pedlar; 14 Nothing; 16 Float; 18 Able; 20 Wet. CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 6 Bitumen; 7 Local; 9 She; 10 Kidnapped; 12 Glider pilot; 15 Take lessons; 17 Gathering; 19 Ace; 21 Merry; 22 Overall.

DOWN: 1 Tight; 2 Gut; 3 Levi; 4 Compliant; 5 Care for; 8 Snarls; 11 Elsewhere; 13 Dreary; 14 Cabaret; 16 Scale; 18 Nave; 20 Ore.

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

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Weak (5) Choosing by vote (8) Frolic (6) Prong (4) Story (7) Self-willed (10) Drudgery (6-4) Likeable (8) Win (7) Vocalist (6) Permitted (5) Small (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. The Arctic Circle is predominantly ocean, mostly icecovered, but a great deal of land falls within the Circle as well. The Circle itself passes through eight countries.

Name them.

2. Oil is priced by the barrel. Even though oil is never shipped literally in barrels it is still sold this way. Plus or minus 3 litres, how many litres of oil are there to a barrel of oil?

3. The Strait of Hormuz lies between which two countries?

4. Who co-authored "The Communist Manifesto" with Karl Marx in 1848? One point for surname and two for the full name.

5. Which capital city sits on the River VLTAVA? 6. Numismatics is the study of what?

7. Tajikistan shares it's borders with four other countries.

Name them.

8. Born Bernard William Jewry, which English singer had hits with the likes of "My Coo-Ca-Choo", "Jealous Mind" and "The Clock on the Wall"?

9. Which Philosopher wrote "The Allegory (metaphor/parable) of the Cave" in his work "The Republic"?

10. Name the two members of 1980s band Yazoo (known as Yaz in the U.S.).

11. Plus or minus five years, how long did Queen Victoria reign, the longest reigning European monarch to date?

12. The South American Republic of Ecuador is bordered

by two countries. Name them.

13. Which very famous game is also known as "Alfapet", "Skip-A-Cross", "Spelofun" and "Palabras Cruzadas", and is sold in 121 countries in 29 different language versions?

14. All animals are banned from the grounds of the Houses of Parliament, with the exception of two animals.

Which two animals?

15. Kaunas (with a population of 394,000) is the secondlargest city in which European country (a member of both EU and NATO)? Extra clue: in the 1300s, it was the largest country in Europe.

16. Who was born "Angela Dorothea Kasner" on the 17th of July 1954?

17. Which country owns the Straits of Magellan?

18. In which year did Travis, Robbie Williams and Macy Gray each win 2 Brit awards?

19. I was born "Walden Robert Cassotto" on May 14th, 1936 and I died December 20th, 1973. I was one of the most popular American big band performers and rock and roll teen idols of the late 1950s and early 1960s. I was widely respected for being a multitalented, versatile performer who conquered many music genres, including pop, jazz, folk and country. Who am (was) I? 20. The following words are the first words to which famous song: "See the stone set in your eyes. See the thorn twist in your side"?

Prague, Czech Republic. 6. Coins. 7.

Afghanistan borders to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east. 8. Alvin Stardust. 9. Plato. 10. Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet. 11. 63 years and 7 months - to be exact. 12. Colombia on the north and Peru on the east and south. 13.

Scrabble - One hundred million sets have been sold worldwide, and sets are found in one out of every three

DOWN 1. It’s socially acceptable in a class debate (5) 2. Lie dying, perhaps, and surrender (8) 3. It may be recommended as a sun resort (6) 4. Song that gave a false impression (4) 5. Pardon sailor’s love-affair (7) 6. Come to a mean conclusion (7,3) 9. Up-to-date description of Christmas? (7,3) 12. A rest for anyone who’s still alive (8) 14. Debris from a glacier or a mine, perhaps (7) 16. Do wrong in bringing up students (4,2) 19. Had conceded (5) 20. He employs some Hindu servants (4)

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1. Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, United States (Alaska), Canada, Greenland (not a country but a territory of Denmark, so only accept Denmark), Iceland. 2. 159 litres (actually, it is 158.987litres, which is 42 US-gallons). 3.

Iran and the United Arab Emirates (actually, a very small enclave of Oman also).

4. Friedrich Engels (a German social scientist and philosopher famous for codeveloping the communist theory). 5.

ACROSS 1. As taken by a parachutist? (6,4) 7. Writer never reviewed (5) 8. Increases – one’s distance from the ground? (5,2) 10. Intended to put things right again (8) 11. Song of happiness (4) 13. Taking a sporting chance? (6) 15. Be sorry for sounding like an angry dog to one lady (6) 17. Personal claim which turns sour (4) 18. Remove everything and leave (5,3) 21. Runs lightly on to the scene - and stumbles (5,2) 22. Layer on article turned to shade of red (5) 23. Ready maxim for boy scouts (2,8)

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Goods-van (7-3) 7.

Dodge (5) 8.

Threatened (7) 10. Expansion (8) 11. Revolve (4) 13. First-rate (6) 15. Dress (6) 17. Unfold (4) 18. Veto (8) 21. Flagrant (7) 22. Bring on (5) 23. Dramatist (10)

American homes. 14. Dogs and horses.

15. Lithuania, Vilnius is the largest. (In the 1300s, present-day Belarus, Ukraine, and parts of Poland and Russia were territories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania). 16. Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor (Bundeskanzlerin).

17. Chile - since May 23, 1843. 18. 2000.

19. Bobby Darin. 20. With or without you (U2)

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FIRING SQUAD John Francis De Veras's parents escaped from Spain - and Franco's firing squad - at the end of the Spanish civil war in 1939.

"After the Spanish civil war had finished my father discovered he was on the list of the 'firing squad'," said John.

"My parents managed to get to Gibraltar - and on to England," said London born John, 79, who resides in La Siesta, Alicante.

The Madrid city government has documented almost 3,000 people executed in the early days of the Franco dictatorship, whose names are engraved on a memorial.

The comprehensive study lists 2,934 people condemned to death by the Franco regime - between 1939 and 1944 - as it tried to entrench

A memorial can be found in the cemetery at La Almudena

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After the Spanish civil war finished my father was on the 'firing squad' list

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its power following the Spanish Civil War. The Spanish civil war started on July 17, 1936, ending on April 1, 1939. Franco died in November 1975.

A memorial is at the cemetery of La Almudena, where almost all were executed by firing squad following military show trials.

The list includes local Mayors, officials, political leaders and activists, as well as the Thirteen Roses, a group of young women belonging to the Communist Party or the Unified Socialist Youth, executed against the cemetery wall on the morning of August 5, 1939.

Cases had already been documented by historians - but the new list identified hundreds of previously unknown, or unnamed, victims.

Mauricio Valiente, third deputy of the Madrid mayor, said their memorial would be a show of this recognition, of reparation, and a right to the truth that not only all the victims have, but all the people of Madrid.

Fernando Hernández Holgado, a historian from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid who worked on the study, lamented that the victims of Franco’s repression in the city had been 'forgotten' for such a long time.

"Almost 80 years have passed since these executions took place in Madrid, almost 80 years, and 40 years of those have been

democracy,” he said.

In 2007, the government of Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero passed the Historical Memory Law, which included a state effort to exhume and identify the estimated 115,000 missing victims of the Civil War and dictatorship, believed to be buried in around 2,500 mass graves across Spain.

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy defunded the programme in 2012.

Mr Valiente said of the forgotten victims: “It is a debt that had to be paid, the right to the truth and to reparation."

"After my parents fled Spain, which was an almighty task, they settled in Shepherd's Bush, in London," said John.

"I grew up in Shepherd's Bush and my mother and father spoke Spanish to me. I was bilingual," said John. *In Part 2 of a Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader exclusive, reporter Andrew Atkinson talks to John Francis De Veras about his life working in London for ITV. John, who formerly lived in Estepona, having sailed to Estepona Harbour, also tells the heartbreaking story of his Russian wife Reka, who died of a heart attack, brought on by Alzheimer's.

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British Driver released following Torrevieja cyclists death A 66 year old Russian cyclist was killed on Tuesday in a traffic accident at kilometre 57 of the N-332 variant in Torrevieja, close to the Parque de las Naciones. The accident occurred at around 15.45 in the afternoon and the scene was attended by medical services and Traffic officers from theCivil Guard.

ty, with a daily average flow of approximately 40,000 cars, and where overtaking has been prohibited since 2014, and although it is unusual to see cyclists on this stretch of road it is not prohibited.

The fatal accident took place a few meters from the end of a traffic black spot where a number of serious accidents have occurred in the last ten years and where vehicles cannot exceed 70 kilometres per hour.

Tuesdays fatality can be added to a long list of recent accidents involving cyclists that has occurred in the province of Alicante. On March 8 a cyclist died in San Fulgencio when he collided with a vehicle on a county road in the municipality. During the past year, 38 cyclists have died on Spanish roads in traffic accidents - four hundred in the last decade - according to statistics from the Traffic Department.

The cyclist was traveling in the direction of Alicante when he was hit by a vehicle, driven by a 33 year old Briton, the impact throwing him several metres from the road. The medical services say that, such were the extent of his injuries, that they could not do anything to save his life. The driver of the car is understood to have fled Cyclists are not normally seen on this stretch of the N332 but they are perthe scene but he reported shortly fectly within their rights to use it. afterwards to the Local Police in Rojales.

In a court appearance on Thursday the judge rejected the prosecution request demanding that he be detained, saying that the detainee is a resident in Spain and there is no risk of him fleeing the country. He was subsequently released while the investigation continues.

Charges include homicide due to serious negligence and a crime of leaving the scene of the accident.

The accident occurred in an area with a high density of traffic densi-

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A bad couple of weeks for vulnerable road users The last 2 or 3 weeks have seen a number of incidents involving some of the most vulnerable road users in the Alicante province, with quite a few incidents, two of which proved fatal.

An 80-year-old woman was hospitalised in a serious condition on Thursday after her cycle was in collision with a truck on the N-332 in Benidorm.

A paramedic ambulance attended and medics carried out advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres in order to stabilise the victim before transferring her to the University of Alicante General Hospital with multiple injuries.

On Saturday morning a motorcyclist was killed after a crash on Avenida de Villajoyosa in Alicante.

A paramedic ambulance attended that incident but there was nothing the crew could do to save his life.

Meanwhile, also on Saturday morning, a 42-year-old man was injured in a collision between a car and a bicycle on the road between San Bartolome and Callosa de Segura.

Paramedics attending this incident managed to stabilise the man before transferring him to the Hospital Vega Baja with multiple injuries.

Most recently the sad story of the 66 year old Russian cyclist who was killed close to the Parque de las Naciones in Torrevieja.

Motorists are clearly still not paying enough attention to cyclists using the road with a recent survey saying that over 40% of motorists dont know how to act in their presence.

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

Car Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2017 Ford CMax Petrol which is on Special Offer priced at just 14,900 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.

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

and Restaurant in Mil Palmeras.

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

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

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

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

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

Badminton in Pilar de la Horadada.

Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday.

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

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

Personal Transvestite Diana, blonde, new to Torrevieja. Great figure big breasts. Active and passive.well endowed. By appointment.

Playa los locos. 651 363 396 English blonde (in 30s). Attractive, sexy & fun.

Available Wednesday 12th – Monday 17th June. 603 232 872.

Sexy, elegant Spanish lady. Playa Flamenca. Punta Prima. Private house. Erotic massage. All services. From €40. Call Ana on 657 603 495. Speaks English.

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Council formally breaks Orihuela Costa Sports Centre Contract

Monday 8th - Sunday 14th July, 2019 Orihuela council has now formally rescinded the contract with the UTE Management Company for the Playa Flamenca Municipal Sports Centre (CDM) in the Orihuela Costa. They did it last Friday in an extraordinary Local Government Board.

In addition to withdrawing the contract with UTE, the Ayuntamiento is going to initiate a sanctioning process in which they will claim damages of 782,000 euros, in addition to keeping the 50,000 euros bond placed by the company at the start of the contract period.

They claim that UTE has breached an agreement to build a multipurpose building of 1,000 square metres which would include a fitness and cardio-fitness, a gym, warehouse and changing rooms.

UTE closed the sports facility without any notice on 1 April leaving many dozens of users without the services of an indoor heated pool, paddle tennis courts, football field, basketball and handball courts, gymnastics or tennis, causing a situation that created a great deal of outrage among the residents of Orihuela The gates to the facility still remain locked

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During the intervening period there have been several demonstrations demanding the centre reopening.

The City Council says that it will now enter the facilities to check the condition, repair damage and carry out maintenance as well as installing surveillance to avoid further vandalism. It will then put the centre management out once more to tender although there are calls locally for it to be managed publically.

Cambiemos spokesman Carlos BernabĂŠ recalled that the sports centre had the highest prices in the area and together with CLARO it defended a joint motion demanding the cancellation of the contract and its immediate reopening "with affordable prices".

BernabĂŠ said he feared that the intention of the local government would be to "reprivatise" the CDM "predictably so that Clequali, the company that manages the sports facilities throughout the rest of the municipality, will have the opportunity to take the centre on.

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Clarke’s Bar plays host to the On Course Foundation

On 1st of July 12 members of the On Course Foundation arrived for a week of Golf and Entertainment hosted by the proprietors of Playa Flamenca’s Clarke’s Bar, Tommy and Mary, along with the members of the Golf Society.

The OCF’s aim is to reignite the futures of wounded Service Personnel and Veterans through golf, many of whom it is actually able to place in employment.

Our first pleasure was to have a meet and greet held at the Bar where, we were very fortunate to have four members of the Chelsea Pensioners in attendance. Wayne, Skippy, Dennis and Joe had arrived in Spain a week earlier to celebrate Armed Forces Day with The Royal British Legion. It was a time for both organisations to get the chance to swop stories and experiences.

The Charity Golf Day was held at Vistabella on Thursday and we had a fantastic turnout of 72 players. The competition was a team game and the

winners were: Kenny Forest, Andy Haddon, Dan Tranmer OCF and Ian Boswell OCF My thanks on the day go to Vistabella Golf, Albatross Golf, Devere Spain and Mick “The Grip” Reeves for their kind donations.

The presentation night was held at the Bar where, we held Raffles and Auctions and were brilliantly entertained by “Just Ollie”.

Saturday Night saw the group once more in the Bar for our “Stars in their Eyes” Show.

We had 9 great acts and the one that drew the most votes was Justine singing Eva Cassidy. In second place was Ian Boswell as Neil Diamond and third was our own “Quizzy Mando” as Vanilla Ice. A great audience saw a wonderful show compered by the ever young Johhny Zeller.

The OCF’s time here continues until Wednesday and the final total of the money raised will not be known until then, however, last years total of 3200 euros has already been passed, so a big thank you

Organisers Bish, Charlie and partners with Course Marshall Benjamin goes to everyone who has supported this great cause.

My special thanks go to Mary and Tommy Clarke and all of their team, Quizzy Mando, Roy and Tony Welburn and not least of all, Marie McBride, for all their hard work.

We are already planning next years trip which will coincide with the RBL Armed Forces Day at Orihuela Cathedral toward the end of June.

Justine singing Eva Cassidy

Winners Kenny, Andy, Dan and Ian of OCF

SMGS at La Manga.

– he who does everything - beat Daz Hancock 8 holes to 6.

This week saw 40 (41) members and 4 (6) guests make the annual pilgrimage to la Manga. There was a sense of anticipation before play started as this course is a favourite of many people. So it was a little disappointing to find the greens were still recovering from their recent hollow-tining and were woolly and slow. There was no excuse for the state of the bunkers, however – they were hard packed, sand less and in many cases very wet. All very strange on a premium golf course. Mind you it’s hard to think of a local course which has good bunkers.

Nearest the pin prizes – sponsored

by Mick Roscoe and the Property Shop – went to Matt Taylor, Paul lambert, Phil de Lacy and Norman Cahill. Special mention to Paul Lambert – I measured 207 yards to the pin on my scope on hole 5, the pin was behind a bunker and he hit to about 3 feet – great shot.

The course was playing long and the wind gradually got up during the day to keep the scoring in check. Only two players managed 36 points and some of the other scores don’t bear mentioning. You will be pleased to hear that Alan Mac has recovered remarkably well from his tumble – so well in fact that he was back to his normal scoring (twenty something) after last week’s superb 38 points.

We were 3 players light at the start of play after Colin Smith and his two guests went MIA – they finished their round, to a great round of applause, just as we finished the prize giving – no prizes for them however.

There were two matches in our match-play league 1 this week – Norman Cahill beat Theo Blowhole 7 holes to 6 and Robin Eastman

Best guest this week was Andy Forrest who came in with a steady 32 points.

Prizes in bronze category this week went to – 4th Sandra Dibble 31, 3rd Mike Kaylor 32, 2nd Ron ‘still Shaky’ Stenhouse, again, with 34 and a very fine 36 from the winner Ralph Tilbrrok.

Silver was very close – 4th Norman Cahill 30, 3rd Phil de Lacy 32 losing on countback to Kev Allbright who also remarkably had 32, first was that smash and grab merchant Dave Blackburn 33 who always seems to do well whenever he is here.

The lower handicappers in gold produced some very similar scoring 4th Matt Taylor 32, 3rd John Humphries 33, 2nd Greame Forbes 35 and 1st was Dave Alderdice with the best score in the division and

overall – on countback from Ralph.

The abacus prize for the last of the runners-up went to John Rose score only on application – kindly sponsored by Mike Kaylor of Mike’s IPTV. SMGS entered two teams in the support Prostate Cancer event at Visabella last Saturday. We donated €455 raised by the members through the “blob tin”. To find out more visit our website smgs.org or give our Captain Tony Smale a call on 639 129 223. Next week we are at Alicante golf and the following weeks at El Plantio and Vistabella.

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Jennifer Colino Rhythmic Gymnastics Club closes for summer Last Friday, the closing ceremony of the Jennifer Colino Rhythmic Gymnastics Club of Torrevieja took place, in whichall 150 gymnasts that make up the club took part.

Spectators enjoyed a number of routines carried out by the girls at all levels.

All of the gymnasts received a medal in recognition of their hard work during the year.

The event was attended by numerous sponsors of the club, including the Councillor for Sports of the

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Torrevieja Diana Box Alonso, as well as representatives of the University Hospital of Torrevieja, IES Torrevigia, Habaneras Shopping Centre and Casas Bostad.

Club coach, Jennifer Colino, said that she was very satisfied with the season’s results which included two gold medals and one bronze in the 2019 Age Group Spanish Championship, one gold and one bronze in the Spain Open 2019 Championship, in addition to achieving numerous Autonomous and Provincial Champions in different levels of competition. The former international gymnast said that "We will continue working with enthusiasm in the competitions that lie ahead."

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Monte Mar Bowls Club Sponsored by The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D, Rogers, La Piazza and The Belfry.

NORTH AND SOUTH FINAL Monte Mar hosted the North v South final on Wednesday 26th June between BBC and San Luis.

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With some fine bowling by both teams BBC won 6 – 4, the match was resolved on the last end of the rinks, which was the last match to finish. BBC won by one shot to secure the overall win.

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

Benitachell Bowls Club narrowly defeated San Luis in the North v South final

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by Elwyn Morris The Victors completed their season at home against Vistabella Fairways, and the visitors took the spoils with a 2-10 aggregate 81-95 win, the winners were: S Bosworth G Odell M Odell 17-16 Vulcans travelled to La Marina Pilots as The Hurricane League Champions and had a good 7-5 win, the aggregate 84-78, winners were: C Thomas

M Willicott D Jones 26-16, L Freeman B Smith J Pooley 13-12, P Rhodes D Leeming P Dix drew 19-19 all We have players through to Semi finals of SABA comps but they will not take place until September SAPS will continue every Saturday at 9-30am, a great couple hours either learning to play or honing your skills. Bowls Shoes and tuition supplied all for 5 Euros, and with a bar open as well Emerald Vulcans team winners of the Hurricane summer league

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by Dee Stephenson We are fast approaching the end of the South Alicante summer league with just one more match to play next week.

This week Quesada Blenheims put up a very strong fight in their match against the current league leaders San Miguel Moors.

Unfortunately, although the shots were very close San Miguel 88 to Blenheims 80 shots - the Blenheims only won on one rink so the points were 10-2 in favour of San Miguel Moors.

This means the points difference between the Blenheims in 3rd place in the league and San Luis Wellingtons in second place has been extended with the Blenheims 11 points behind with just one match left to play next week.

In contrast Quesada Lancasters played a very feisty match against San Miguel Christians winning on 3 of the rinks. Unfortunately San Miguel won the shots 97-90 so the overall result was a

draw - 6-6.

Meanwhile in the South Alicante Summer knock out competition Quesada's hopes are pinned on Peter Morgan who has made it through to the third round of the Mens Singles, which will be played by 21st July. Good luck Peter!

Quesada Bowls is a friendly club with a mixture of competition, league and casual players. We welcome both new and experienced bowlers.

In addition to league matches and Club competitions we still have our popular Saturday morning chicken drive running throughout the summer.

It’s open to visitors and we have free coaching for new members.

So come along and see what we have to offer!

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

San Miguel Bowls Club by Barry Jones On Monday San Miguel Moors were home to Quesada Blenheims, winning 10 - 2 (88 shots to 80), Best winning triple were Noel Davis, Frank Scotthern and Barbara Scotthern 27 - 15.

San Miguel Christians were away to Quesada Lancasters where they shared the points 6 - 6 (97 shots to 90) best winning triple were Tony Sanson, Linda Plaisted and Eddie Cowan 33 - 9.

San Miguel Bowls still have members in the SABA Knockout where they have reached the Quarter Finals. Ladies singles; Anita Brown. Mens

singles; Cliff Plaisted.

Mixed triples; Bob Graham, Shiela Errington and Brian Errington. Mens pairs; Ian Hope and Paul Cutting, also James Cutting and Stuart Hemmings, we wish them all good luck.

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods available to borrow.

Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1:45.

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

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Sir Cliff’s Summer Holiday under starters orders Sir Cliff Richard, great-great grandson of Spanish born Emiline Joseph Rebeiro, spent part of his 'summer holidays' amongst racegoers - in concert - at Cartmel and Chester racecourses.

"I have an interest in horses - but have little knowledge of racing!," said Sir Cliff, who performed in concert at the Roodeye, Chester, on June 29.

Thousands of racegoers descended at both Cartmel, Cumbria, on June 28, and at Chester racecourses to see legendary of British pop, Sir Cliff.

Sir Cliff opened his Diamond Encore set at Cartmel Racecourse - with classic Rock ‘n’ Roll - before singing hits, including Living Doll, Summer Holiday, Wired for Sound and We Don’t Talk Anymore, on a balmy sunny evening in the Cartmel Valley.

Sir Cliff, who will celebrate his 79th

birthday on October 14, also performed songs from his 2019 album release, 'Reborn'.

"My sister has horses," said Sir Cliff, OBE, who was born in Howrah, British India, outside Calcutta, in 1940, as Harry Rodger Webb.

"I have enjoyed my time at the races," said Sir Cliff, who began his career, spanning sixty years, with the Shadows in the 1950s.

Sir Cliff has sold more than 250 million records worldwide; 21 million singles in the UK, being the third top selling artist in the UK singles chart history, behind The Beatles and Elvis.

"Sixty years - and still going!," said Sir Cliff, awarded a plethora of awards, including the Ivor Novello Award and Brit Awards.

"Everything has changed over the

years," said Sir Cliff, who quit Britain in 2010 and became a citizen of Barbados.

"The shows at the racecourses are part of five this year," said Sir Cliff, whose father was a catering contractor, that serviced the Indian Railways.

Sir Cliff at Cartmel - Twitter "I live in Barbados," said Sir Cliff, whose great grandmother was of half Welsh, half Spanish descent; born of Spanish great-great grandmother Emiline Joseph Rebeiro.

Emiline was the daughter of an Indian man from Goa, Vitriaus Rebeiro.

Bachelor Sir Cliff, whose adopted home was in Albufeira, Portugal, contemplated asking tennis star Sue Barker to marry him in the eighties.

"I will be at Wimbledon 2019 for the tennis," said Sir Cliff, who memorably led the Wimbledon Centre Court crowd in singing, during a rain delay.

GLORIOUS GOODWOOD LADIES DAY

By Andrew Atkinson THE Qatar 2019 Glorious Goodwood 5 day meeting gets underway on July 30 - with Ladies Day on August 1 the most glorious of the festival.

"The Qatar Goodwood festival is a beautiful week, and Goodwood is the most picturesque racecourse in the country," said Italian jockey Frankie Dettori.

£200,000 Richmond Stakes G2 over 6 furlongs, and the Lillie Langtry Stakes G2 over 1m 6f.

Goodwood racecourse, controlled by the Duke of Richmond, whose seat is nearby Goodwood House, became the location for the first flag start on a British racecourse in the late 18th century.

One of the world's leading international cricket coaches speaks exclusively to Andrew Atkinson in Part 2 of a two part interview.

HARI Hariharan, who coached in Australia at the Australian Sports Gateway Cricket Academy in Brisbane and as specialist coach at Australian Sports Camps, is deemed as one of cricket's leading coaches.

Top class racing, set in the Chichester, west Sussex countryside, will see leading trainers, including Sir Michael Stoute, Aidan O'Brien, Mark Johnston, John Gosden and Charlie Appleby, eyeing huge purses including the £600,000 Nassau Stakes G1 over 1 mile and 2 furlongs.

Glorious Goodwood, one of the highlights of the 2019 Flat racing season, staged during July 30August 3, also features the

"I also assisted the Karnataka State Cricket Association, as their consultant coach, on various special projects, including a special coaching workshop for Karnataka women coaches," said Hari.

"Coach mentoring is also another role I fulfil," said Hari, who was the Kerala State Ranji trophy team coach between 2007-09, during which time the state team enjoyed great success, establishing many records. "In 2016 I graduated with a Master’s degree in Performance Coaching at Stirling University (endorsed UKCC level IV)," said Hari, head coach and professional at the Glasgow Academy CC, who played at La Manga Resort in April.

Torregolf.EU President David Winder retires

By Andrew Atkinson President of Torregolf.EU, Rojales based resident David Winder, has retired after serving the 400 members club in a chief capacity.

A new Torregolf.EU committee has been formed to take the club forward in the wake of David stepping down.

Octogenarian David bid farewell to members of Torregolf.EU at the 2019 President's Day Trophy competition, played at Font del Lop, won by John Stead, returning a score of 41.

"Out of 45 players competing, 31 scored 30+ points - it was very close," David told me.

David, from Sandhurst, has been at the forefront of Torregolf.EU members, in raising money for the

VEDHAM Hari Hariharan

"In this connection, I completed a biomechanical study of fast bowlers at the Karnataka State Cricket Academy and helped the coaches understand the interventions required to develop these bowlers and also prevent injuries," said Hari.

"I also did a study on co-ordination and decision making of cricketers at Victory cricket club, in Tower and Hamlet area under Middlesex county cricket club," said Hari.

Elche Childrens Care Home, of which 1,200 euros was donated to purchase new curtains and fittings for the bedrooms this year.

David, presented with a plaque by ECCH at the 2019 fourth annual open day for donations received, said: "Thanks goes out to all at Torregolf.EU for their generous support and donations over the years. It's been a pleasure to help ECCH." Charlton Athletic FC supporter David will spend some of his time in retirement, keeping tabs on The Addicks, following their promotion to the Championship last season.

Hari, who also presented a research paper on how coaches develop concentration of their players in different sports, holds ECB’s level III Coaching qualifications and a Teaching Award Part 1 and Teaching Award Part 2, from NCA (UK).

Hari, who also has a Senior Coaching Award; and Advanced Coaching Award (NCA – UK), said : "I hold Australian Cricket Board’s coaching qualifications."

Hari has also attained qualifications on different branches of Sports Psychology and Physiology from National Coaching Foundation (UK).

Hari is currently inculcating some of the Sports Sociology and Psychology topics in his coaching

process which also include, concentration, goal setting, imagery, grit, planning and reflection.

Hari, doing a PhD in Sports Studies at The University of Stirling in the UK and MSc in Performance Coaching (University of Stirling UK), has also been assisting other sports on Psychological aspects to develop their Athletes and going further, on Leadership skills.

"I believe Education is for life and by studying for my Masters in Performance Coaching, it has helped me in understanding high performance better, and issues related to it through vision, operations, people and culture," said Hari, who, during the winter months, assists the Karnataka state cricket association.

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Forest and Dundee stalemate in Pinatar’s 1000th game Over 1500 spectators watched Nottingham Forest and Dundee share the spoils in a goalless draw at Pinatar Arena on Tuesday.

In the 1000th fixture to be played at the venue both sides showed a great physical ability although the final touches were missing in this pre-season display.

It turned out to be a low-key contest between The Reds and their Scottish Championship opponents but it was a useful evening for the new Forest head coach Sabri Lamouchi as he was able to give minutes to the vast majority of his first-team players.

Lolley looked the most threatening of the Forest attack and he almost gave The Reds the lead minutes into the second half but he hammered a strike

El Plantio’s Dynamic Duo. Graham Blakeway and Barry Walthall, fresh from finishing first and second in last week's Medal, teamed up to produce a stunning two under par score in this week's Pairs Texas Scramble, finishing a massive seven shots in front of second place.

For good measure, Graham managed to claim both nearest the pin prizes.

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inches wide of Hamilton's right-hand post.

There were plenty of positives also for James McPake’s side to take from the match. The team were backed by a small but very noisy band of Dundee supporters who created the atmosphere, singing throughout the match.

Meanwhile the Egyptian club Al Ahly has arrived at Pinatar Arena for their summer camp and will train from 6 to 16 July at La Finca. Al Ahly is the most successful football club in the world, with more than 100 titles in its trophy cabinet. Thy are coached by the Uruguayan Martin Lasarte and will play several friendly matches during their stay.

If anyone would like to join our Society, we play at El Plantio Golf Club every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. We use both courses - the Par 3 nine hole course and the main 18 hole course, so we cater for all abilities.

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

Third Place, Handicap 7.1, Mike Williams, Paddy O'Brien 51.9 shots .

First place, Handicap 8.3, Graham Blakeway, Barry Walthall 43.7 shots.

CLUB 25 GS PRO-AM La Serena Golf, Los Alcazares, hosted a Pro-Am competition on Saturday 29 June 2019. There was a full field of teams (eighteen in total) made up from 4 amateurs + 1 Professional, playing a ‘scramble’ format. Teams travelled from many areas of Spain to take part in the event. As the sun began to heat up, the shotgun start was underway at 8.30 am and the stage was set for a great day of golf.

A team from the Club25Serena Golf Society took

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Firstly, apologies for there not being a report for last week however rest assured it’s now back to business as usual!

Nearest the pins – Holes 2 and 4, Graham Blakeway

Second place, Handicap 8.1, Colin Daniels, Bryan Watson 50.9 shots

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Paddy O'Brien, Mike Williams, Barry Walthall Graham Blakeway, Bryan Watson, Colin Daniels.

part in the event. The Society Captain (Alan Boggess), Alan Ross, Derek Burgess and Ken Sharp joined the Professional - Paul Stokes - to make up the Club25Serena team. Starting off on the 10th tee, the Club25Serena team went on complete the round shooting 7 birdies and 11 pars - a bogey free round!! On the hottest day of the year so far, the Club25Serena team played a fantastic round with great team spirit, finishing in 10th position with a net score of -15.08 which was only 4 shots behind the winners of the event.

La Serena Golf did a great job organising the event which was matched by the fantastic achievement of Team Club25Serena.

Details of Club25Serena Golf Society are available at: http://www.club25serena.com/ or email Secretary.club25@gmail.com

Monday saw us compete in ‘The Counter Game’. The twist here was that we didn’t know how many of the four scores were to count until reaching the next hole. The ever consistent (but fictional) Albert helped Paul Brown, Joyce McClusky and Benedicte Kruse into 2nd place whilst myself, Bryan Neal, Olga Douglas and Mike Mahony took the glory with 102 points (just 4 points short of our all-time record).

Terry Field was not present today as we’d sent him off on a scouting mission looking for new members. Look who he found!!! (John Daly the 1995 British Open winner).

Wednesday’s winner of our Stableford was Joyce McClusky with 38 points followed by Paul Brown with 36. The story of the day has to belong to Reg Akehurst, who on the eve of his 90th birthday, took 5th place with 34 points. Is this some sort of record? If anyone knows otherwise please contact us via our website: lasramblasgolfsociety.com

There were two ‘2’s today coming from Richard Connock and Alan Douglas.

Friday and it was a 6x6x6. With a terrific 89 points 1st place went to Olga Douglas, Pete Dunn, Mike Chapman and Mike Mahony. Just one point behind them and taking silver were Ken

and Liz Robertson, John Shervell and Harry Howard.

Por ultimo, golfer says to caddy, ‘Do you think I can get there with a 5 iron?’ Caddy replies, ‘Eventually sir.’

Pues hasta la semana que viene Peter Reffell

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Ole - Craig's Spain pain - as £25,000 sale Archibald moves to Barca for £1m

Glasgow born Craig, in charge of the national team during 1993-2001, was manager at Clyde when he sold Archibald for a paltry sum.

"I sold Steve Archibald from Clyde to Aberdeen in 1978 - for only £25,000 - and he went on to join Barcelona for £1m," said Craig, a non executive director at Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.

Star striker Archibald joined Spanish giants Barca, in a move from Spurs in 1984, making 55 appearances, scoring 24 goals, winning the Spanish League in 1985.

Archibald was shipped out on loan to Blackburn Rovers during the 1987-88 season, before leaving Barca in a move to Hibernian in 1988, returning to Spain, when joining Espanyol in 1989.

Craig, CBE, Scotland's longest serving national manager, who was also in charge of Preston North End, Motherwell and Aberdeen, said: "Steve Archibald went for £25,000 - moved on for £1m and there was no sell-on clause in those days!".

CRAIG Brown reflected on his managerial career as he notched up another year on celebrating his 79th birthday on July 1, pinpointing the day he sold Steve Archibald for £25,000 - only to make a £1 million move to Barcelona.

"Spain are a superb footballing nation, a team Scotland have played at full international, u21 and youth level," former Scotland manager Craig told me in an exclusive interview.

Craig was in charge of the Scotland under 16s team that reached the 1989 World Cup Final against Saudi Arabia, played in front of 88,000 spectators at Hampden Park.

Scotland beat Portugal, managed by Carlos Queiroz, in charge at Real Madrid during 2003-04, whose team included Portugal legend Rui Costa and former Barcelona star Luis Figo, in the World Cup u16s semi final.

"I remain good friends with Carlos," said Craig.

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World Golf Handicapping System – Key Features In recent editions we have opened the debate on the hot topic that is the new world handicapping system and today we cover some of the key features of the new system, namely: Calculation of Playing Handicap The number of strokes received during a round will be based on the choice of course, tees and format of play.

Enjoyment Under the new system, golfers should feel like they can simply play and enjoy their round – just the same as always.

Submission of Scores Player should submit their score as soon as practicable after completing the round to allow for calculation of handicap adjustments ready for their next game.

Minimal Number of Scores to Obtain a Handicap To encourage new players to the game it is recommended that the minimum number of holes be submitted to obtain a handicap is 54 in any combination of 9-hole or 18-hole rounds.

Maximum Handicap Under the new system, the maximum handicap that can be issued to a player of any gender is 54.0.

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“Without hope there is no team”!

Racing San Miguel CF new coach Dani

By Andrew Atkinson Racing San Miguel CF new coach Dani Pérez Williscroft is happy to be returning 'home' following his appointment of the Valenciana 1st Regional Group 8 football club.

"I am very happy to be returning back home as a coach," said Dani, ahead of the forthcoming 201920 season, that kick's off in September.

Racing San Miguel CF topped the league table last season - one of the favourites to gain promotion to the Preferente - petering out in the latter part of the campaign.

"It is a very difficult challenge," said San Miguel born Dani, who is set to bring players into the club, backed by new president Juan Manuel Lorente Ros. However Dani says he cannot make big promises but that he, staff, players and management are committed to the cause at the Vega Baja outfit.

"We do not want to delude the people, but without a hope there is no team," said Dani.

"Racing San Miguel CF are a team that go 'hand in hand'. We will show humility and commitment," said Dani.

Dani added that there is a lot of hard work to be done upon his appointment: "Without hard work there is no reward," said former Racing Playas de Orihuela coach Dani.

Racing San Miguel CF new coach Dani Pérez Williscroft.

"Humility, commitment and hard work will be our values in the coming season," said Dani, who achieved two consecutive promotions with Racing Playas de Orihuela in the last two seasons.

A spokesperson for Racing San Miguel CF said: "Fom the beginning we had no doubt that Dani was the person with the most experience to lead the team.

"Speaking on behalf of the club wish him all the luck in the world. We inform the fans that work on the configuration of the first team is underway."

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Acceptable Scores for Handicap Purposes Singles and Stableford formats of stroke-play competitions must be submitted by all players but other formats such as team events may be used to provide players the opportunity to submit scores that reflect their ability.

9-Hole Scores The new system can accept both 9-hole and 18-hole score formats for handicapping purposes.

Maximum Hole Score Golfers of all skill levels will occasionally make a high score on a hole, which does not reflect their potential. Under the new system, the maximum score per hole will be limited to Net Double Bogey, which is the equivalent of zero points in Stableford formats.

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Course Rating and Slope Rating Course Rating indicates the difficulty of a golf course for a 0-handicap golfer. Slope Rating is relative to the Course Rating, providing strokes needed to play at the same level as the 0-handicap golfer for a specific set of tees. Course and Slope Ratings enable golfers’ handicaps to be portable from course to course, country to country.

Basis of Handicap Calculation Averaging the best eight of a player’s most recent 20 scores provides a good indicator of potential ability and prevents from a temporary loss of form to unduly impact on a players handicap.

Abnormal Course and Weather Conditions Adjustment Golf isn’t always played in ideal conditions and the new system will allow for adjustments to me made where there is clear evidence the weather elements impacted on a players score and performance Accommodating Local Golfing Cultures It is not the intention of the new system to try to force a change on the way that golf is played around the world or to try and remove the variations therefore the new system attempts to accommodate golf cultural differences and level of competitiveness across the world.

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Preferente Division Roundup By Steve Hibberd Valencia FA have released the 18 team line up for the forthcoming Preferente division, which kicks off on 1 September. There are 5 new teams from last season, plus a name change. Relegated from Tercera division are Rayo Ibense, whilst Petrelense, Torrellano, Murada and Calvari de Benidorm are promoted from Regional 1. These teams replace promoted Hercules ´B´and Inter City Alicante, plus the relegated trio of Aspe, Villena and Torrevieja. Elda Industrial are now to be known as Elitei Project.

Preferente division group iv line up for season 19/20 is as follows: Rayo Ibense, Villajoyosa, Independent Alicante, Almoradi, Elitei Project, Thader Rojales, University of Alicante, Orihuela ´B´, Carrus Ilicitana, Callosa, Horadada, Redovan, Benferri, Benidorm CD, Petrelense, Torrellano, Murada, Calvari de Benidorm.

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Playa Flamenca Walking Football The Playa Flamenca Walking Football club has suspended all football for 4 weeks as 1 July due to the hot weather conditions and pitch maintenance. Should any changes be made in the due course members will be notified The club plays on Monday afternoon with a kick off at 4-30 for players over 55 in the Playa Flamenca area and any further information can be obtained by contacting the club secretary at: vickyhillspain@gmail.com

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Jesus replaces Ruben at CD Montesinos

By Andrew Atkinson Leader Exclusive

It looked odds on at one time that Benidorm CD would voluntarily drop into Regional 1, but luckily for them a massive cash injection has saved the day.

They have been taken over by a group of Costa Blanca businesses, and the owners of USA based Philadelphia Fury, who play in NISA (National Association of Independent Soccer).

New Redovan boss Rico, has gone back to his old club Thader Rojales, to make 6 new signings.

May, Javito, Miki, Paul, Hector and Camarasa, have all decided to follow Rico for pastures new, leaving Thader with a massive task in finding suitable replacements for them.

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CD Montesinos have announced a new manager in Jesus Santander - formerly of Torrevieja - in a bid to return to the Valencia 1st Regional G8 after suffering relegation last season.

Jesus has replaced Ruben at the Los Montesinos based club, after a topsy turvy time, having replaced Carlos Perez in November - a bold move by the club.

Ruben, a former player at CD Montesinos, was thrown in at the deep end as Perez’s successor, on the back of poor results in the club's second season in the 1st Regional.

A meeting by the management and committee at the Vega Baja outfit took place at the end of the 2018-19 season - that ultimately led to the departure of Ruben.

Former Torrevieja player Perez, who was in his third season at the club, got the bullet after unrest amongst the fans - and a run of defeats -that put the writing on the wall, as CD Montesinos ebbed towards the relegation zone.

Ex-player Ruben, who had been in charge of CD Montesinos youth team, was 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 November 21.

Perez was axed - just two seasons after CD Montesinos gained

CD Montesinos new coach Jesus Santander.

promotion to 1st Regional.

Ruben took charge of his first game as CD Montesinos boss against Santa Pola CF last November, the first of 20 games in charge.

Injuries and a run of defeats led to CD Montesinos's relegation, learning their fate after the final game of the 2018-19 season against Callosa Deportivo B in May. A spokesman from the club said a full statement on Jesus Santander's appointment will be made soon.

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