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ospitals in the province of Alicante are now treating 15 times more patients with covid than a year ago.
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The first day of July marked the beginning of the holidays for many Spaniards which also included large numbers of health personnel. Approximately a third of the 72,000 medical staff in the public health system will be away from their posts as they take a well-deserved annual break. As such, hospitals, health centres, clinics, care points, emergency services and other health services are having to do without more than 20,000 staff a month, over the next three months, as they take their holidays in July, August and September, and all this at a time that Covid-19 infections are showing a precarious rise.
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According to data provided last Friday by the Valencian Ministry of Health, since Tuesday 8,789 infections have been recorded in what experts are beginning to call the seventh wave of the pandemic. In just three days the cases have practically doubled - they have grown by 96% - while the accumulated incidence in those over 60 years of age the only one that is being counted at the moment - is already 715.29 cases per every hundred thousand people. On the previous Tuesday the index was at 559.48. The current rate that is being recorded at the national level stands at 996 cases per 100,000. The new infections by province are 756 in Castellón, 2,632 in Alicante and 5,401 in Valencia. Of these, 3,775 are people who are over 60 years of age, 356 in Castellón, 1,141 in Alicante and 2,278 in the Valencia Province. The most serious aspect is that hospital pressure continues to rise. The Community currently has 993 people on the wards, 88 more than last Tuesday and 291 (41.5%) more than just a week ago. 42 of these patients are in intensive care units. Since Tuesday, there have been 18 deaths reported, 11 women between 69 and 99 years old, and 7 men between 64 and 89 years old. According to Dolly Prunés, president of CSIF health, "It is getting worse due to the lack of foresight by the Ministry of Health."
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Indeed the unions have been very critical of the summer plan presented by Health, with the ministry saying that it intends to hire 2,000 fewer staff than in 2019, the year before the pandemic. But trade unions say that barely 30% of the vacancies created during the holidays have so far been covered, as the increase in Covid-19 infections further complicates the situation. The continuous arrival of covid patients is taking many hospitals to the verge of saturation, as is the case in the Valencia General Hospital. In some health authorities, holidays are also being denied to staff during the summer months, although the Ministry of Health has rejected the existence of any instructions in this regard. Meanwhile, Carolina Darias, Spain’s Minister of Health, has asked for "caution" as she is once again strongly recommending to the government the use of masks in the face of the increase in Covid cases. She has also called for the booster dose to be given to those who do not yet have it, while she is waiting to find out what the upcoming Vaccine Conference, which meets periodically, determines about the fourth dose and "when" it should be rolled out.
The last week of June proved to be a busy one for the Torrevieja U3A as the Monday saw the last monthly meeting being held at the CMO building in Torrevieja until the Association restarts its activities in September. The June meeting kicked off with an interesting talk on the history of Torrevieja which was given by Brad, from Tour Costas. The talk was very informative and a lot of queries about Torrevieja were explained.
This was followed by a guitar recital by local musician James Greenall, with a Menu del Dia afterwards for some of the attendees. The Current Affairs and Discussion group (CAD) met up at La Zenia hotel for a lively debate which was followed up by 23 of the members and partners reassembling at Meson del Prado restaurant in San Miguel where they partook of an enjoyable 'end of season' luncheon.
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Despite this the group will however, continue to meet up for the next two weeks! The first meeting will be by Zoom to allow those members that are currently in their homelands to participate from the comfort of their homes with the final meeting being a 'live' meeting back at the hotel. Fuller details of the Torrevieja U3A activities plus details on how to join the association, can be found on our website torreviajau3a.org.
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"Ever Present Smile"
by David Whitney - c 2022
A poem dedicated to the life of the brilliant effervescent Dame Deborah James aka 'Bowelbabe' A smile to light the Universe A heart as big as the Sun Her diagnosis terminal Her battle had begun But nothing seemed to phase her She always wore that smile Through a harsh array of treatments She just conquered them with style Five years of strong endurance Till her body said 'no more' She knew her time was at an end And what her fight was for To show the world she'd lived her life With passion and with grace And to help so many people Put that smile upon their face To show them that embarrassment Could shorten all their days That doctors are all there to help In many different ways To guide them and to treat them And to save each precious life And not to fear the outcome Even if they need the knife Her charisma and her countenance Her love for life and care
Raised money in the millions Whilst her health was in despair A pioneer of happiness Despite recurrent pain Her work to raise awareness Overwhelmed to be a 'Dame' A brilliant wife and mother With a world of love to give Had realized her time was up With no more life to live Deserving of a miracle Prayers could not grant this time She still showed everybody Life has many walls to climb Surrounded by her family She faced her fate with pride With those who meant so much to her All gathered by her side God only takes those worthy Those one's who've earned their wings The people who have proved that love's A power of all things Those too who do so much on Earth Albeit just a while Especially like Deborah did With her ever present smile.
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ACCORDING TO THE WATER SUPPLY COMPANY AGAMED, the drinking water supplied in Torrevieja exceeds all of the controls set by the health authorities, thanks to the application of the most advanced water treatments. The World Health Organisation and the European Union consider water for human consumption as that which a person can drink every day, throughout their life and without any risk to health, they say. To set the quality that tap water must have, the European Union, following the recommendations of the World Health Organisation, determines the limits of the presence of components in the water, including pathogenic microorganisms
Pilar Ambulance Contact Reminders The town hall at Pilar de la Horadada wants to remind all residents and visitors to the municipality that the municipality is covered by an ambulance service that operates with dedicated contact numbers The service operates 24 Hours a day, and features an Advanced Life Support ambulance with a paramedic who can deal with Health Emergencies and a Nurse. There are two vehicles, operating at CIS Pilar de la Horadada and a 12-hour checkpoint in Pinar de Campoverde. You can telephone the service on:
966 766 222 or 650 962 745 which might be worth storing in your contacts just in case you need it in the future. You can also contact 112 in an emergency, where the operators speak a variety of languages, including English.
and toxic components, although many of these do not harm the human body – some even bring benefits – and others, only if they are present in large quantities. The water supplied through the Torrevieja supply network is a water with a medium-low saline content. The average hardness values are between 20-30 fH. Therefore, Torrevieja’s tap water “has far exceeded all the controls set by the health authorities, thanks to the application of the most advanced purification treatments and an effective and continuous control of the quality of the water supplied”.
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Orihuela gets ready for it’s Moors and Christians Festival Orihuela has launched a campaign to promote the Fiestas de la Reconquista de Moros y Cristianos on television screens located in different post offices across the country, featuring a 20-second video showing the main events. "We are hoping that it will be declared a festivity of International Tourist Interest" said Cllr María García, at a presentation last week along with Manolo Ortuño, vice president of La Asociación de Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos “Santas Justa y Rufina”. The campaign began on June 15 and will continue until July 17, the twenty-second promotional video of the festivities is being broadcast on the screens
in the Valencia Post Office and the main offices of Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza and Malaga. Then, from July 18 to 31, a new Orihuela promotional video will be broadcast. María García said that "we want to show the whole of Spain what we do in Orihuela at our fiestas, the parades, the joy, the different activities, el Día del Pájaro, the Day of the Bird... We also hope to encourage people who live in and around the municipality to come and join with us together with the many tourists who not only enjoy our city, but also the celebrations”. There will be promotions in the María Moliner Municipal Library and in the old courts
María García and Manolo Ortuño building. We will also be organising festive makeup workshops for the weekend of the Moorish and Christian event. “We want the whole community to feel part
of the party and have a great experience” said García. More information on the events and activities available at www.orihuelaturistica.es or at the local tourist offices.
JULY TOURIST ROUTES TO INCLUDE AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING EVENT TOGETHER WITH FESTIVE MAKEUP WORKSHOPS The July tourist routes got underway last Thursday with the Monumental route, which portrays the main historical monuments of the city, and included a tasting of products from the Vega Baja and a live performance of a flamenco show given by an Orihuela company. "This month we are including local commerce in our tourism activities so that visits to the can also show the different economic sectors", said María García, Councillor for Tourism. The program for the month, in which the Reconquest and Moors and Christians festivals are celebrated, also includes two festive make-up workshops and last Saturday, there was a theatrical route of "La Armengola" to publicize the Legend the Orihuela heroine. Orihuela Costa will once again have family activities on the Esplanade of Playa Flamenca “after the great reception they had in June. This month we have organized two workshops, a storytelling event and another in which, for two hours, we will create a circus atmosphere with soap bubbles, activities with hoops, and juggling so that children and parents can enjoy the show while they will be able to eating popcorn or candyfloss”, said María García.
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La Caleta beach sinkhole finally repaired It has taken the municipal council very nearly 3 years to repair the sinkhole above La Caleta beach that first appeared following the torrential rains of the DANA in September 2019.
euros, in addition to the replacement of the promenade, a retaining wall has been built to resolve the instability of the terrain and prevent the reoccurrence of similar problems in the future.
Following indignation at their lack of previous action, the department of infrastructure finally began the task in May 22, completing it just last week, but despite not integrating the new wall into environment as Costas demanded.
Sources from the City Council, however, have said that, as required by the Provincial Coastal Service in its authorisation, the integration of the new works into the landscape is missing, and still needs a masonry lining of a colour similar to that of the promenade or a plantation that is considered appropriate.
But nevertheless, the area is now safe, has been reopened, and once again provides a pedestrian access to the beach. The job itself overran by a month after a breakdown of the machinery brought in to carry out the work and at a cost of 47,500 It has taken the municipal council very nearly 3 years to repair the sinkhole above La Caleta beach
At the council plenary session last Thursday the neighbourhood association AVCRL registered a question for councilor Ángel Noguera to explain publicly the reasons why it has
taken so long to make the repairs. Unfinished works on the coast In addition, the Association also asked Noguera about several other works managed by his council department that remain unfinished in Orihuela Costa , offering “a regrettable image of neglect to neighbours and visitors.” These include completion of the asphalting works around La Regia, six months after the bulk of the work was carried out, replacement of the balustrade or wall, and the affected section of the pavement that is still fenced off, creating a hazard for any pedestrians. Another abandoned project they raised with
One resident of C Pavo Real has been unable to get his car out for 17 weeks
The association asked the councillor what the forecast is and when "normality will be regained in the park, which still lacks much of the equipment that was promised when it was first designed." A question was also asked of Calle Pavo Real, in the Las Chismosas urbanisation, and the roadworks that were started 17 weeks ago but have since been abandoned, with one resident still being unable to move his car from his driveway.
Last November Noguera announced the construction of a storm tank to avoid drainage problems in Aguamarina Park.
Speed Cop hides between bins in Crevillente. motorists the "hunter" has now become the "hunted" as angry drivers vent their displeasure at his antics. The comments from drivers are mostly of outrage, as they consider that the officer is only seeking to penalise them financially rather than promote road safety. In Spain there is no law that dictates that mobile speed cameras must be visible, unlike fixed speed cameras, which must be marked.
Following the indignation of motorists after a photograph was posted on the Twitter account ‘SocialDrive’ showing a local police officer who was crouched between refuse containers in Crevillente hoping to trap
the councillor was the Aguamarina park for which, last November Noguera announced the construction of a storm tank to avoid drainage problems that occur during each period of heavy rain.
Although in the image an agent appears next to it, the camera is wireless and operates remotely through WiFi or 3G/4G. Because of their characteristics, velolaser radars, of the type shown in the image, are difficult for the driver to detect and easy for the authorities to handle and transport.
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Sánchez left without usual courtesy visit to the White House Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not visit the White House. Despite the fact that it is usual within the framework of an official state trip, such as the NATO summit that took place in Madrid last week, as a matter of political protocol the host leader is invited back to the countries of the presidents and prime ministers that he entertains.
That, however, has not been the case with Joe Biden and the Spanish prime minister. Sources from both countries have confirmed that Biden has not processed any kind of invitation to Sánchez to travel to Washington. However, the two leaders, who spoke alone for the first time on Tuesday after several
Biden and Sánchez at La Moncloa last week during the NATO summit months of La Moncloa looking for such a meeting, agreed on a document in the form of an 18-point declaration, a milestone that they value very positively in the presidential complex as "it renews and deepens the relationship between the Spain and the USA, something that had not been reviewed since 2001". Although Biden did not invite Sánchez to the
United States to meet with him at a later date, despite that "friendship, loyalty and alliance" between the two countries, the Spain’s leader was invited to visit other countries by the other presidents that he met, Australia, New Zealand and Iceland. The forecast is that he will go before the end of the year, on a trade mission.
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BITES Hunting dogs excluded from Animal Protection Law The govt excluding hunting dogs from the Animal Protection Law as requested by the hunting sector has created controversy. The exclusion was intended to promote sustainable hunting in Spain but has been opposed by several organizations that stated that 'killing is not culture'. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Social Rights defends that all dogs are equal and that there can be no distinctions, so hunters must have the same obligations as other owners.
Three jailed for keeping 105 dogs in animal shelter in deplorable condititions A court in Malaga has sentenced three people to 15 months in prison for keeping around 105 dogs in a "deplorable" state of health at an animal shelter in Rincon de la Victoria and for their abandonment. From the 105 animals only 42 of the dogs survived after they were found and taken to a different animal shelter. The accused were, at the time, the heads of the animal shelter.
Dust storm from Sahara to return to south this week Spain's weather agency, Aemet, has said that the calima, or the dust storm from the Sahara, will return to the southern part of the country later this week. It will likely affect the regions of Almeria, Granada and Malaga. Over the weekend, it will also affect Balearics, Melilla and the Mediterranean coast. However, the calima will not be as severe as it was during spring this year.
BA.5 of Omicron Covid-19 variant now predominant in Spain According to a report by the Centre for the Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies (CCAES) of the Ministry of Health, BA.5 strain of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is predominant in all Autonomous Communities with the exception of Canary Islands and Castile-La Mancha. Spain has recently registered an uptick of Covid-19 cases which could possibly signify the seventh wave.
Spain's 12-month inflation in June exceeds 10%
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New rules for UK travellers at Spain’s busiest Airports Following long delays and crowds in the non-EU Passport queue at airport immigration, a new passport rule has been introduced for UK travellers at selected Spanish airports.
PREPARATION OF BEACHES ON MAR MENOR COMPLETED The Coastal Unit of Murcia are finalising preparations of their beaches for the summer season, with the removal of reeds from Los Nietos, Mar de Cristal and La Manga.
UK citizens can now use the automated border control e-gates to scan their passports in selected Spanish airports, including Alicante-Elche Airport. As Brits begin to flood into Spain this summer causing mass delays at the non-EU passport queues, Spain’s Interior Ministry has eased passport control rules to help avoid bottlenecks. UK citizens will now be permitted to use the EU e-gates at selected airports.
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Queues can be 2 or 3 hours long at passport control
The pre BREXIT measure is being introduced to ease the strain on airports ahead of the peak holiday season.
Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Girona, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Madrid, Málaga, Mallorca, Menorca, Valencia, Fuerteventura, Sevilla, and Tenerife Sur. There will also be an additional 500 border officials deployed across these airports, as they are the busiest in Spain.
The airports implementing these new passport rules include,
However, as UK tourists are now required to have their passports
stamped when entering and leaving Schengen countries without a visa, reports state that there will be separate queues for UK citizens to get their passports stamped after they have gone through the egates.
Reed has been removed from the coastline of Los Nietos, Mar de Cristal and Las Palmeras Bay in La Manga, report the General Directorate of the Natural Environment.
Having a passport stamped allows authorities to see that tourists haven't exceeded their 90-day visa-free limit.
The installation of public toilets, shade for people with reduced mobility and changing rooms on the beaches of Cala Cortina, Playa de Levante, Barco Perdido (Entremares) and Galúa, and Isla Plana, has also been completed.
SHORTAGE OF TAXI’S
The sand walkways and lavapiés, the placement of the last units are being finalised, while the Coastal Demarcation has begun the replacement of sand on the beaches of Marchamalo and Calnegre.
A shortage of Taxis is raising Concerns amongst hoteliers. For the past few weeks, at the beginning of the summer season, concerns have been raised over the shortage of taxis in the municipality, which also plays home to Alicante-Elche airport. Nieves Gil, the vice president of hospitality in Elche, gave an interview this week in which she explained how on Sunday she herself tried to order a taxi without success after an hour and a half of waiting. Gil said that the lack of this service creates great losses to the hoteliers who can receive numerous cancellations of reservations for this reason.
Works are also being undertaken on the installation of walkways and footbaths, changing rooms and WCs, and the replenishment of sand, to be carried out by the coastal authority.
From the association of hoteliers of Elche, it is claimed that in order to have an attractive image of the city, services such as taxis, which are linked to tourism, must be improved.
SAT ANIMAL RESCUE
Spain's 12-month inflation rose to 10.2% in June; this is the first time the figure has crossed 10% since April 1985. The figure stood at 8.7% last month. This is according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). The INE has said that this inflation is mainly due to the rise in fuel prices which is much higher as compared to June 2021.
Volkswagen boosts EV investment in country to €10bn German carmaker Volkswagen AG and partners will invest 10bn euro, 3bn more than previously committed, to make electric vehicles and batteries in Spain, its chief executive said on 30 Jun. The company also announced a partnership deal with Spain's largest power utility Iberdrola, which will set up a solar park to partly power the battery plant to be built in the municipality of Sagunto near Valencia.
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KING FELIPE CELEBRATES 250 YEARS WITH OSBORNE THE HISTORY OF OSBORNE goes back to the end of the 18th Century, when a young English merchant, who went by the name of Thomas Osborne Mann, arrived in the Cádiz region to sell wines from the area. He soon began to do business in Puerto de Santa María, and this is where he acquired various wineries that he would later bring together under one brand: Osborne.
Its long and successful track record of 250 years, have made Osborne into the great business group that it is today, enjoying international fame and recognition. The achievement was marked on Monday by a visit from King Felipe to “Osborne” wineries in El Puerto de Santa María, where he was accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Luis Planas. After the group photo with the main
The Osborne bull on the outskirts of Santa Pola
authorities and the president of the Osborne Group, Ignacio Osborne, His Majesty the King toured the facilities of the “El Tiro” Winery, where he visited the cooperage, the winery, the bottling area, the palletizing area and the wine and brandy production areas.
His Majesty signs a 250th anniversary commemorative keg
Next, he went to the “Mora” Winery, where he met the Osborne Board of Directors and where he signed a commemorative barrel marking Osborne's 250th anniversary. Don Felipe then toured the sacristy and the Toro Gallery, ending the visit to the cellars. Osborne celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2022, placing it among the 100 oldest active family businesses in the world. The winery consolidates its position as "international ambassador of Spanish gastronomy". During this 250th anniversary, the company is planning a series of commemorative events, including a celebration event in El Puerto de Santa María, the exclusive edition of a book where great figures of gastronomy, culture and the business world in Spain its particular tribute to these
250 years of Osborne, as well as different initiatives in which the consumer can join this historic celebration throughout the year. Currently, Osborne has a presence in more than 70 countries, it has two subsidiaries, in China and Brazil, 6
production plants in Spain and a portfolio of more than 30 own and distribution brands, including Cinco Jotas, Nordés, Sánchez Romero-Carvajal, Bodegas Montecillo, Brandy Carlos I, together with the recent acquisitions: Riofrío caviar, Gold Geneva, Double V Whiskey and Domingo Vermouth.
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The Home alone Husband .... here I was espousing the merits of the situation to the Lads. I was home alone for the guts of a week; happy as a pig in S.H eye tea, and explaining how well I was getting on without any hindrances.
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I told them that one mug did me all week. I just rinsed it under the kitchen sink whenever it got empty – which was seldom enough. One side-plate and one spoon, knife and fork, serviced my dining needs for the duration. You see, Mrs Youcantbeserious was away all week; or as The Guys in Canada might put it; ‘my ol’ lady is out of town!’ The lid of the toilet bowl stayed up all week. The back of chairs acted as clothes horses for an array of shirts, trousers and jackets. Working duds didn’t have to be raised any higher than the floor. Shoes were left at the most convenient spot for putting them on next time – and I didn’t have to take them off before going upstairs. I stayed up watching a late night movie without an iota of guilt; there was nobody scolding me the next morning with; “you were very late coming to bed … what kept you up?” The glass door of the stove didn’t have to be cleaned for five days. Sweeping the kitchen floor only takes a few minutes … but what’s the point when you can leave it until tomorrow and make the sweep worthwhile? When I had business to do in town, I didn’t feel any compulsion to shave beforehand. There was nobody admonishing me for ‘going to Mullingar looking like a tramp.’ And when I picked up another apple pie and a couple of packets of chocolate biscuits (just in case somebody called!) nobody said; ‘you need to put half that tart in the freezer.’ I had lunch in town or dinner out most days and when not, I picked up my favourite takeaway. Sheer and utter bliss! 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.
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The Lads were enthralled by my tales and I could see the envy in their eyes. It’s nice to have one up on them the odd time. “Can you think of anything lovelier than the peace and tranquillity of your own house all to yourself; the joy of solitude and knowing that there is no greater company in the world than your own?” I asked them. Nothing like rubbing it in when you get the chance, I always say … My family phoned every night just to see how I was getting on. I used my ‘keeping the bright side out’ tone of voice … keeping a brave face on my suffering. I spoke to herself twice a day and unselfishly entreated her not to be worrying about me. Life was great and I knew it; but then something happened … After the fourth day I could overhear the Lads commenting; “he’s gone very quiet in himself.” Now, it’s not like me to become withdrawn and I knew what was wrong with me – but I couldn’t tell anybody. The truth was that I was missing my wife – so I said nothing. “Anything fresh today”, the Lads would enquire. I’d make up something about being busy with cattle all day … but I was beginning to pine. It’s a ‘divil’ when you get so used to bouncing every idea off your mate and having the urge to talk to her about the news on the radio, or the bit of gossip passed on by a neighbour: Then before you know it, you find yourself talking to yourself. On the fifth day I started hanging up clothes and I cleaned the stove - polishing the glass door until it sparkled. I finally remembered to water the plants … praying that nothing had died on my watch due to neglect. The sixth day arrived and I started by hoovering my shoe prints off the stairs carpet. I scrubbed the kitchen floor tiles until they reflected the sweat on my brow. I made another charge at making the bed – and when that didn’t turn out well, I just stretched the duvet over the tangled mess.
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GARDEN FELIX - Stocks - Matthiola - a favour for centuries!
Last thing then I went for a shower … even showering the bits that didn’t need it. A little dab from the ten years old bottle of aftershave – and I was ready.
Mrs Youcantbeserious arrived in the back door. I told you before, she has a nose like a dog, and so the fresh scent of both the floor and me greeted her as she crossed the threshold. Her eyes took in the shining kitchen along with my shining face. “You’re not quite as useless as you make yourself out to be,” were her first words. That’s another thing I love about her: she is always so effusive in her praise of me … DON’T FORGET God gave women a sense of humour – so they could understand the joke they married.
per day; indirect sunlight will keep them blooming. Too much hot, bright sunlight will overwhelm them, so morning sun is better than afternoon sun.
Stocks - botanical name Matthiola incana - are pretty cottage garden plants that have been a gardeners favourite for hundreds of years!
Water regularly in the heat of summer, being careful not to overwater, as this can make the leaves go yellow.
Some varieties grow up to 3 feet tall, although most are between 12-24 inches.
Dead-heading after petals wilt will keep the plants looking neat and can help generate new growth and possibly more blooms.
A member of the brassica family, their blue-green leaves resemble tiny cabbage leaves, and when the flowers drop off the remaining foliage looks very much like a brassica that's gone to seed.
Stock can easily be grown from seed, but should be sown early as they tend to wilt in late summer heat.
Coming in a wide range of colours, from pastel pinks and apricots, to vibrant shades of crimson and purple they have a delicate fragrance very popular during the Victorian era.
As seedlings mature, pinch back the budding growing tips for a more dense cluster of blooms.
Stocks like a rich, well draining soil and enjoy full sun, but will bloom just fine in partial shade conditions, as long as they get at least 2-3 hours of sun
The flowers are also edible, with a delicate floral taste, that can be added to salads, or as a garnish to desserts.
Ideal for cutting flowers as they have long-lasting blooms and also makes an excellent dried flower.
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1. Loss of Routine Routine can be an incredibly important aspect of maintaining our wellbeing, particularly for those that suffer from any common mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. It's so easy to lose our routine during the warmer months: staying up later than we usually would: keeping children occupied all day, every day. If you have kids at University it may mean putting up with the disruption of having them back home again! You may also have some time away planned, this can frequently lead to unintended changes to our sleep and eating habits, amongst others. While it is definitely important to make the most of our time we need to be careful that we don't accidentally sacrifice our routine. So try to stick to your normal routines when it comes to going to bed, waking up and eating, regardless of the weather outside.
2. The Heat Although most of us look forward to more warmth, excess heat can be difficult to adjust to and it can have a profound impact on our wellbeing if we don't make adjustments. So make sure to remove your winter duvet to a lighter summer one, or a topsheet. When it's hot we use more fluids so make sure to keep well hydrated. The heat can also bring it's challenges in a less direct way: for those who have body image issues. As it gets hotter we generally have to remove clothing to compensate. Those who suffer with body image issues may feel very embarrassed in swimwear and may choose to dress as they would normally, thus becoming uncomfortable, or they may withdraw from social occasions to avoid any embarrassment. Being sensitive to how others may feel can be helpful in making someone feel more comfortable.
3. Exer cise Regular exercise is effective at alleviating symptoms of mild to moderate depression and anxiety. (1) Doing 30 minutes three to 5 times a week has been shown to be beneficial but as little as 10 minutes a day can also make a difference, so try to keep active and take advantage of the improved weather by taking regular exercise. Being in nature and spending time with friends and loved ones are other ways of boosting our moods, so we'd advise trying to kill as many birds with as few stones as possible by going for a walk with a friend or family member in nature. You'll get the benefit of exercise and all the endorphins that it brings as well as extra serotonin and endorphins from being out in nature.
Whisper it, but summer is here! This year the 21st of June marked the official start of summer. While most of us are looking forward to the longer evenings and the warmer weather, summer can bring with it some challenges to our mental health and wellbeing. We're going to look at some of the challenges here, and hopefully offer some solutions.
By spending time with people we care about and feel close to we benefit from the release of oxytocin, another one of our feel-goad hormones. Research has shown that low levels of oxytocin have been linked with symptoms of depression. (2) So a relatively simple action, such as going for a walk with a friend in nature, can have a disproportionately positive benefit!
4. Ask for help It sounds simple, and it can be, but it can also be very difficult If you notice levels of anxiety rising, or if there are signs of becoming depressed, try to step into the process as soon as you see the first signs. The earlier you take action the better. So, no matter what time of year, get help. Talk to your GP or a therapist call the Samaritans or talk to a trusted friend or loved one. Sometimes acknowledging that we're struggling can feel like a failure, but the sooner we ask for help the sooner we can return to feeling like our normal selves.
5. Plan ahead For some of us the pressure we feel coming from both external and internal sources to make the most of summer can take away from our enjoyment of this time of year. Planning our activities in advance can be a really useful way of maximising the fun and satisfaction that summer can help us provide. Also, having something to look forward to can help mitigate stress in the present moment. We may like the idea of being spontaneous, and there's certainly nothing wrong with it, but by diarising our activities in advance we can bring peace of mind and enjoy the anticipation that comes from having something to look forward to. (Samaritans in Spain tel: 900 525 100)
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1957 - Elvis Presley had his first UK No.1 with 'All Shook Up', it stayed at No.1 for seven weeks.
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2001 - A pair of Sir Elton John’s sandals was set to become the most expensive shoes in history when they went under the hammer for charity. Offers over £20,000 were invited for the Salvatore Ferragamo sandals to raise funds for Elton's Aid Trust.
1971 - Over-enthusiastic fans at a Mott The Hoople gig at the Royal Albert Hall caused some injuries and two damaged boxes, prompting a temporary ban on rock gigs at the venue. The group paid £1,467 for damages to property. In the same year 26 year old pop star Bjorn Ulvaeus and 21-year-old Agnetha Faltskog married in Verum, Sweden. 3000 ABBA fans arrived and in the chaos a police horse stepped on the bride’s foot, causing her slight injury.
2003 - Johnny Cash made his last ever live performance when he appeared at the Carter Ranch. Before singing "Ring of Fire", he read a statement about his late wife that he had written shortly before taking the stage: “The spirit of June Carter overshadows me tonight with the love she had for me and the love I have for her. We connect somewhere between here and heaven. She came down for a short visit, I guess, from heaven to visit with me tonight to give me courage and inspiration like she always has.” Johnny Cash died on Sept 12th that year.
1977 - Elvis Costello quit his day job at Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics to become a full time musician. 1992 - David Gates from Gateshead, Northumberland was given one year's probation after being convicted of stealing guitars from the back of a van belonging to The Bay City Rollers.
2007 - Ozzy Osbourne became the first artist to be honoured on Birmingham's own Hollywood style Walk of Fame. The singer, from Aston, told more than 1,000 fans on Broad Street that the brass paving star meant more to him that than any Hollywood accolade. Organisers named other local pop stars who could be joining Ozzy for the walk included Duran Duran, Jamelia, Robert Plant and UB40. 2010 - George Michael was arrested after he crashed his car into the front of a Snappy Snaps store in Hampstead, North London. The singer was returning home from a Gay Pride parade when the incident was spotted on CCTV.
1999 - It was reported that to attract young people to their mobile vans, UK ice cream sellers would start to play pop hits as music instead of the traditional chimes.
2015 - Climate scientists from five leading universities found that 163 of Bob Dylan 's 542 songs reference the climate – almost a third – making him the musician most likely to mention the weather in his lyrics. The Beatles came in at number two, mentioning the weather in 48 of the 308 songs they wrote.
Spice Girls and Oasis hits would be the first to be played. In the same year Victoria 'Posh Spice' Adams married footballer David Beckham at Luttrellstown Castle, Ireland. The couple had signed a deal worth £1million for OK magazine to have the exclusive picture rights.
Police issue warning over ‘Huggy Wuggy’ Character The Local Police in Santa Pola posted a warning on their social media feeds, that could be useful for anybody with small children, about the dangers of a cuddly toy has become fashionable among the little ones, 'Huggy Wuggy', particularly popular with children between the ages of 5 and 15. According to the police, the less than innocent looking character is hiding a more sinister side, as the popular doll can induce certain dangerous behaviours, they say. More than the stuffed animal itself, the story behind it, since it is a character from an adult video game called ' Poppy Playtime '. It is a horror game, but it has become a trend in many teenagers and the doll has made a name for itself among children. In the game this doll is dedicated to hugging victims until suffocating and killing whoever sees him. A behaviour that has
gone viral on social networks and the police have warned parents, because neither the game nor the videos that circulate on the Internet are suitable content for the little ones. The authorities in Santa Pola, among others, have urged parents to learn the story behind this popular toy and advise that young children not view the contents where it appears, as they are not suitable for their age, due to violence. In addition to the video game, there are numerous scenes on social networks where "Huggy Wuggy" appears suffocating other children's characters. In some countries, they have even warned of viral challenges on platforms such as Tik-Tok, very popular among children and adolescents, which encourage violent actions such as hugging peers until they pass out, pretending to be 'Huggy Wuggy' "hugging".
Some viral challenges encourage violent actions such as hugging peers until they pass out
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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
QUICKIE CROSSWORD
ANSWERS Week 925
ACROSS 1. Small rodents (4) 3. Alienate (8) 8. Not any (4) 9. Striking (8) 11. Laudable (12) 13. Sheen (6) 14. Cosset (6) 17. Specifically (12) 20. Hated (8) 21. Japanese mountain (4) 22. Proffered (8) 23. Network (4) CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
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DOWN 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10. 12. 15. 16. 18. 19.
Sole market control (8) Solicit (7) Astute (6) Notable (10) Nick (5) Engrave with acid (4) Writing desk (10) Crustacean (8) Scent (7) Systematic plan (6) Fireraising (5) Prepare for publication (4)
QUICK ACROSS: 1 Fluctuation; 9 Nurture; 10 Liven; 11 Inept; 12 Unnerve; 13 Ensure; 15 Aspect; 18 Scuffle; 20 Alibi; 22 Refer; 23 Sapient; 24 Remonstrate. DOWN: 2 Large; 3 Cluster; 4 Useful; 5 Talon; 6 Obverse; 7 Anniversary; 8 Uncertainty; 14 Shuffle; 16 Scamper; 17 Versus; 19 Forgo; 21 Inert. CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Cotton socks; 9 Ocarina; 10 Amour; 11 Knack; 12 Checked; 13 Nobles; 15 Claret; 18 Bonanza; 20 Evade; 22 Least; 23 Stadium; 24 Happy medium. DOWN: 2 Omaha; 3 Trickle; 4 Nuance; 5 Orate; 6 Knocker; 7 Cock-and-bull; 8 Credit terms; 14 Bandana; 16 Leeward; 17 Ransom; 19 Not up; 21 Adieu.
ACROSS 1 Cannot be reduced to hypocritical talk (4) 3. Pool’s fun when played in small measure (8) 8. Eager return of the prima donna (4) 9. Ban Clare going out to find a crustacean (8) 11. Winner taking road back over lump of fruit (8,4) 13. New desire to live (6) 14. Fastener for broken petals (6) 17. Must I use loan up at the same time? (12) 20. Ends risk of upsetting American Indians (8) 21. Insect with the right drink (4) 22. Lay a peer out when there’s another day (4,4) 23. Employed when previously owned (4)
L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Sextilis was the original name for what? 2. If you saw "Cave Canem" written, what must you do? 3. British Standard BS2724 might protect what body part? 4. Frank Gorshin played what role in a 60s TV series? 5. The Romans called it Cambria - what do we call it? 6. Kong Zi is better known as who? 7. An Ortaline is a cross between what two items? 8. Tenzin Gyatso became what in 1937? 9. What is Christmas Disease? 10. What does a crapulent person suffer from? 11. Which city used to be known as Bytown? 12. Mr Mybug was only interested in sex with Flora in what book? 13. Mare Nostrum was the Roman name for what? 14. What is Thalassophobia a fear of? 15. What are Demy, Medium, Royal, Double Crown? 16. Cerumen is the technical name for what body waste matter? 17. The word "Bad" prefixing the name of a German town means what?
DOWN 1. Bounder claims corpses (8) 2. Beginners without bad habits? (7) 4. Mountain-climbing police can be calm (6) 5. Top men into position, being all-powerful (10) 6. If returning to church take high-class shawl (5) 7. Was untruthful about song (4) 10. What the drug addict has on Boxing Day? (4,6) 12. Sun creed possibly criticised (8) 15. Character on the bow shows great skill (7) 16. Man returning index of verse (6) 18. Help Northern Ireland back an Asian country (5) 19. Spoken part of the Pastoral Symphony? (4)
( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 1 ) 18. What name from the French to quibble means a no trump hand? 19. What is the correct name for the honey bear or potto? Eight letters, the fifth is an "A", the last a "U". 20. True or false: Dick Tracy the comic strip started life as "Plainclothes Tracy"? 21. The following are the last lines to which famous novels? a. "........ it is a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known." b. "He was borne away by the waves and lost in darkness and distance." c. "Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day." 22. Which two English born actors have hosted the Academy Awards ceremony three or more times? One point for each correct answer. 23. In which three years were the Summer Olympic Games cancelled? 24. Which deviant group train at Westchester mansion? 25. Which unspecified 'teen' was first coined by the Army Signal Corps during World War I?
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ILDO TO MANAGE ORIHUELA MARKETS ILDO appointed manager’s of Orihuela Markets Councillor for Markets, Ángel Luis Muñoz Grau, has announced that the municipal company ILDO has been appointed to ensure the assembly, breakdown and control of security measures in markets in the municipality of Orihuela for the next two years. This service will be carried out by six operator-controllers attached to the I.L.D.O. Special Employment
Centre, and a member from the professional activity support unit for staff with functional diversity. They will all wear identification vests identifying them to the public as information and support staff
They will be responsible for ensuring the correct assembly and breakdown of the markets along with access control, deliveries, cleaning and management of the portable toilets and the provision of information to the public.
The councillor also announced that "three rest areas are going to be stablished at each market for the elderly and pregnant women, made up of a tent, a table and at least four seats per site.
They will also inform the market police of any infractions, incidents or alarm situations that may arise in order to reduce the number of petty thefts and make the markets safer.
The Councillor for markets, Ángel Luis Muñoz Grau, with ILDO staff
Torrevieja Commemorates Day Of LGTBIQ Pride
CHILDREN’S YOUTH THEATRE The Municipal Theatre Workshop, which is part of the Department of Culture in Pilar de la Horadada, has been producing its theatre show from June 7 to 22, with the representation of five plays, through it’s different groups: opening act, comedians, satyrs, tragicomics and playwrights, in which the students have interpreted dialogues full of humour and originality, with humorous and thoughtful interpretive performances.
On Tuesday, June 28, the mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, accompanied by the councillor for Equality, Tomás Ballester, and representatives of the Torrevieja Diversa association, hung the rainbow flag from the town hall balcony of the Town Hall on the occasion of the celebration of the International LGTBIQ+ Pride Day. A manifesto was read at the door of the Town Hall and an information tent was ercted in the Plaza de la Constitución.
Both José María Pérez, Mayor of Pilar de la Horadada, and Darío Quesada, delegate for Culture, attended and supported the exhibition, appreciating the effort and dedication of all those involved in it’s production.
images of all the participants, as well as bibliographic copies so that they can enjoy the pleasure of reading, which brings so many benefits to personal development. .
In recognition of the work carried out during the course, they handed out certificates to the different groups, with dramatised
The next course will begin in September with the addition of a group for adults.
The Councilor for Equality spoke of his plans to hold various events in September to commemorate Pride Day. The mayor said that awareness and education must be improved in the area in order to eradicate any type of demonstration against LGTBI people in our society.
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SOCIAL AND CLUBS The JuneMeeting of the Royal British Legion Orihuela Costa and District Branch will be held at 7 for 7.30 pm on Thursday 21 July at the Olympia Pool Bar in Mil Palmeras. Guest speaker. Everyone welcome, incl non members. Call Jean on: 630 28 08 99. The RBL Torrevieja Branch Meets at the Oasis, formerly the Casa Ventura, San Luis on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6.30 pm for 7pm start. New members are always welcome. You do not have to be ex-services. For info please contact:Torrevieja.secretary@rbl. community 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 Home Visiting Team. to
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Royal Air Force Association Costa Blanca: The RAFA Costa Blanca RMG replaces the RAFA Costa Blanca Branch 1359 which is now closed. The RMG is a social group of caring people and remains affiliated to the parent Association. Contact with the RAFA and the RMG is via the RAFA website rafa.org.uk. Tel:0044 800 018 2361. Over 50 - On your own in the Torrevieja area. Check out Phoenix Solos who meet every Monday morning from 11am to 1pm at Reflections Bar/Restaurant, C/Aviles, San Luis Lakeside. Call Lynette on 643 098 173 or see website at; phoenixsolos.wix.com
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Monday 4th - Sunday 10th July 2022 The Heart Attack Code can be activated from any medical centre or service
Torrevieja Hospital has announced a new procedure for attention to Heart Attacks, which aims to minimise the time that elapses from when a patient presents symptoms of acute myocardial infarction until they are treated.
The purpose is to reduce the mortality rate of acute myocardial infarction (obstruction of coronary arteries). Therefore, coordination between all medical staff is essential to be able to treat the patient as soon as possible. In this way, when a patient goes to a care service with symptoms of a heart attack, the Heart Attack Code can be activated from any medical centre or service. Once the Code has been activated, the patient is transferred to the hospital, in this case to the Torrevieja Hospital, where they will receive treatment, which is normally an urgent catheterisation with immediate opening of the artery, causing the blockage or, if angioplasty is not possible for any reason, the administration of a medication that allows the dissolution of the clot that causes the infarction (fibrinolysis).
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Household expenditure increased by €2,250 since the pandemic Household spending in Spain increased by e2,250 compared to the previous year. The average household spent e29,243 on consumer products, of which almost a third e9,893) went on housing-related expenses (e like rent, electricity, water, and gas. The second-largest expenditure was food, at e4,806. Most households spent around e520 more on food and drink last year than before the pandemic
After the summer period, a Hemodynamic Unit will be launched, which will allow expanding the coverage of angioplasties for the treatment of a heart attack. This new service will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and will be supported by a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year unit at the General Hospital of Elche. The Heart Attack Code Plan works thanks to the coordination of professionals from the Hemodynamic units, which have interventional cardiologists, as well as the medical staff from Primary Care centres and Health Emergency Services.
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Drone Pilot facing fine for flying too close to Airport An amateur drone pilot has been denounced by the Guardia Civil for flying over the controlled airspace of the AlicanteElche Miguel Hernández airport. The matter is considered as "serious" and the size of the sanction can exceed 200,000 euro. The State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) will issue the sanction for the incident, which occurred in May and came to light this week, after a report of the drone was issued by a commercial pilot. The Guardia Civil’s specialist PEGASO team launched a search and location device for both the aircraft and its pilot. Thanks to a computer tracking and monitoring system that allows drones to be monitored and controlled in real time,
they were able to find both the drone and the person who was piloting it. Once identified, it was found that he did not meet the requirements to fly a UAS (Uncontrolled Aircraft Systems), "since he did not have the necessary qualifications, valid insurance, nor was he registered as an operator in the local register.
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Chillies originate from Mexico and were domesticated around 7,000 years ago. There were about four original species and all of our modern cultivars are derived from these varieties. The chilli is basically a hot capsicum. They are in the same family as the capsicum Solanaceae and there is only one difference; a chemical that chillies produce called capsaicin. This chemical is what gives chillies their 'hot' flavour. It can also make their juice irritating to the skin, so if you have children make them aware of this fact.
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Planting Chilli Chillies need a well-drained soil and protection from frost. They are of their best during the warmer months of the year and tend to sulk a bit if the winter is too cold. In very hot regions, semi shade can be preferable, otherwise full sun is best for chilli cultivation. Like most fruiting plants, chilli need a nutrient-rich soil to bear a good crop of fruit. Planting Chillies in a Herb & Vegetable Potting Mix will give them a great start and all they need for healthy produce.
Fertilising & watering Chilli Feeding with a Soluble Plant Food from November to April will help produce more fruit. Continually harvesting your chillies will also encourage more setting of the fruit. In really hot weather, regular watering is beneficial. Keep in mind in tropical and subtropical areas the chilli is grown as a short lived perennial, but in colder regions it's usually grown as an annual with bushes being replaced each year.
Want more chilli plants? Plants can be easily propagated from seed in Spring and Summer or planted as young plants during the warmer months.
Pests and diseases Root knot nematode: Chillies belong to the same family as tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants which makes them prone to root knot nematodes. This is usually only a problem in very poor soils. To counteract this, add plenty of organic matter such as compost and manures before planting. Bacterial spot: Use a copper based spray and ovoid overhead watering. Fruit fly: Set fruit fly traps to monitor populations and spray an organic fruit fly spray if needed. Another option is to use exclusion bags to cover and protect chillies from being stung. Aphids, scale and thrips: Use a pyrethrum spray, a bug Beater or white oil, as a spray applied to foliage to keep these pests or boy. Blossom end rot: Apply dolomite to the soil before planting, apply mulch and water when needed to ensure soil is consistently moist.
chillies varieties HEAT RATING RANGES FROM 1-10, WITH 10 BEING THE HOTTEST
With our multicultural population it's not surprising that the chilli has become one of our most popular spices.
• Anaheim:
2 (for the timid)
• Jalopeno:
5
• Purple delight:
6
• Siam:
6
• Cayenne:
7
• Bell:
7 (and so ornamental)
• Thai Rainbow:
7 (great in pots)
• Birdseye:
9
• Habanero and Tepin: 10+ (for the diehards!)
Considering how easy and cheap chillies are to grow, why not grow your own ?
Even if you are not a fan of chillies for eating, they are still worth growing just for their ornamental value. They can add a fantastic splash of colour to the vegetable or herb garden and can be easily grown in pots. Chillies are guaranteed to brighten any sunny veranda. So spice up your life today and become a chilli grower.
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HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU FEED A HOBBY HORSE? was at a loose end that wasn't getting any tighter, and the sound of my fingers drumming on the table made passers-by wonder if Ringo Starr was in the building. Or Gordon Ramsay. I began to wish I had a useful hobby.
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Originally, a hobby was a smooth-gaited Irish horse which became associated with the gently rocking child's toy -- a wooden stick with a horse's head and reins attached. Rock on, but beware of splinters. Nowadays, hobbies can take many forms: making things, learning things, collecting things -- coins and banknotes spring to mind -- or going to look at things, like icebergs and rainforests, before they disappear altogether. At which point you'll need a new hobby. Playing darts is said to be a semi-athletic, semi-cerebral hobby -- you have to be able to hurl a small javelin and count to 180. Or less, if you aren't a world champion. People invited to join a pub darts team have been known to turn up with a
sick note from their doctor (who may then turn up on the opposing team.) During stressful and uncertain times -- do pandemics count? -- it seems that our social and mental activities and routines are disrupted, and many of us learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art in which "one attacks anytime or anywhere, with occasional use of weapons." Sounds like Saturday in a Glasgow pub on a darts night. Hobbies apparently make you more interesting, to another bagpipe player, perhaps, or a fellow train-spotter. I recall the definition of a Scottish gentleman as someone who can play the bagpipes, but doesn't. And I suppose origami must be useful when reading a newspaper while standing in a crowded commuter train. But some people go the extra mile when choosing their hobbies. This is especially true of 'Extreme Ironing,' have you ever tried it? It consists of ironing clothes in outlandish locations, while rock climbing, for example,
or surfing. A clear case of your hobby horse turning you into a clothes horse. How do you balance an ironing board on a surfboard when the sea is choppy? One person actually made Suing into a hobby, filing lawsuits against Somali pirates, Britney Spears, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! and the President of Iran. All of that while locked away in a federal prison in Kentucky. The local booby hatches must have been full up. 'Newsraiding' is the vexing hobby of appearing as a bystander in the background of live TV outside broadcasts. Not recommended if the frustrated news reporter has a large microphone in her hand and is glaring daggers at you. As for Competitive Duck Herding, well, what can I say? See a quack. The strangest hobby of all must be Faking Your Own Death, how many times can you do that without losing all credibility? On balance, I think I'll stick to my stamp album, no pun intended. It's much safer than riding a hobby horse.
SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION LAUNCHED social media followers and local residents to share their favourite places and most beautiful spots on the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Mallorca, where our nine stores are located.’
Specsavers Opticas Summer Photography Competition offers prizes of a €100 Amazon voucher and a pair of designer sunglasses worth up to 159€ for the best photo. On the 27th of June, Specsavers Ópticas launched a Summer Photography Competition to shine the spotlight on the beautiful places where the company has stores and to celebrate your talent. They are asking local residents to send in beautiful
photographs of the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Mallorca, to be in with a chance of winning a €100 Amazon voucher and a pair of designer sunglasses. Chantelle Hayward from Specsavers Ópticas in Calpe comments, “We are passionate about protecting our customers’ vision, ensuring they can all enjoy the beauty around them and love the stunning locations in Spain where we have stores. So, this summer, we’re inviting our customers,
Entries will be judged by professional travel and lifestyle photographer Oliver Vegas. He travels the world capturing the beautiful places he sees, so is a perfect person to choose the winner of this competition. He comments, “To be able to judge this competition is a privilege, as images are such an important part of our lives. We are all constantly capturing moments on our phones and cameras that we want to remember and want to be able to revisit. I’d advise participants to take pictures that really mean something to them and that they express their own personality through the image. Pictures should all be original and represent a memory or a moment in the way they want to remember it for the future.” You can be inspired by OIiver’s work on Instagram @ovunno. The competition is open until the 1st of September and photographs can be submitted on social media by tagging @SpecsaversOpticas on Facebook and @specsaversspain on Instagram, sending photos via Messenger or via email to the address: spain.marketing@specsavers.com Competition is open to residents of the
Lifestyle photographer Oliver Vegas will judge the competition
provinces of Alicante and Malaga and the island of Mallorca and you must be aged 18 and above. The competition closes on Thursday 1 September 2022. Terms and conditions can be found on Facebook @SpecsaversOpticas
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CHICKEN RUN Sunday 26th June
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Jan and her chicken
Thank you to Ronnie Cairns and June Young who donated the chickens and Julia and Ian Hamilton who donated the eggs. Thank you to all who played and made it another successful club fun competition. For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out www.montmarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook.
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Greyhound Derby 3rd for Costa Blanca Syndicate
Sunday lunch Paul with his
Mickys Barrett (orange jacket)
By Andrew Atkinson EXCLUSIVE Gary Nolan is part of a syndicate who bought a share in a greyhound named in memory of friend Micky Barrett, that reached the 2022 English Greyhound Derby Final on 25 June. "Just to get into the final was beyond our wildest dreams," Gary, who has a holiday home in Los Montesinos, told The Leader. The syndicate have Mickys Barrett and Nottinghamforest under their umbrella, with Gary and three other Playa Flamenca residents, part of a 62 member syndicate: "The dogs are well represented on the Costa Blanca," said Gary. Romeo Magico (5-2) beat Kildare (9-4) to pocket the 2022 English Greyhound Derby £175,000 winning purse, with Mickys Barrett (16-1) from 20-1, finishing a creditable third. "The prizemoney for third was £12,500 - not a bad day at the office!," quipped Gary.
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The Nottingham based syndicate bought the greyhound in honour of Micky, who sadly died from cancer in 2021.
"Following Covid lockdowns, having visits to Nottingham Stadium has been a great way to catch up and see one another.
Two-year-old Mickys Barrett, a finalist in the ARC Northern Puppy Derby and the ARC Northern Flat, reached the English Greyhound Derby Final after running in eight heats at Towcester Racecourse.
"We are totally surprised that our Micky has turned out to be such a star and reached the 2022 English Greyhound Derby Final, against the best of the best in the sport.
"Ashley White from the Czech Republic started the syndicate in memory of Mick and regularly flies over to watch it racing.
"He certainly couldn't have got to this level without the fantastic care and attention that his trainer Jason and his team give him, day-in, day-out."
"Mick was a much loved man and a big sports fan. Our initial hopes was if he was just to maybe win one local race we would have been over the moon.
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"We are a small kennel and certainly didn't expect to make the Derby, we are loving every minute of it. Micky is a great dog in the kennels, he's very laid back and takes everything in his stride.
Ashley White said: "Before we purchased Micky and brought the syndicate together, the majority of us knew little to nothing about greyhound racing, the whole journey has been a whirlwind.
"He loves going racing and has really stepped up at every stage and we couldn’t be more proud of him," said Jason.
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Friday the 17th saw the last round of 12 weeks fierce competition, 49 players in total took part and 11 were in the prizes. Players needed to attend at least 6 times from the 12 weeks to qualify for prizes. We ended the competition with 24 “Qualified” players. Well done to Barry Schofield and John Taylor who completed the clean sweep 12/12 Overall winner was Pearl Houghton with 16 points, second John Taylor with 15 and third was Andy Miles on 14 Points. The presentation was well attended and Greenlands Bowling Club did us proud with an excellent Buffet followed by Fresh Fruit Platters. Our next internal competition “Twilight Pairs” will commence on Monday the 27th of June and run for 7 weeks. This will be the last competition on the old carpet as bowls will cease for a couple of weeks while our “NEW CARPET IS LAID” This week the new Monday evening ‘Come and Go league’ commenced with 26 players who all enjoyed a great evenings bowling. Qualifying for prizes is same as before, must attend at least 6 times from 12 to qualify. Due to Pete being away now at the Europeans Roger Farrington will continue to run this for the next 12 weeks. 5.45 for registration please. Watch this space. We truly are, “The Club Moving Forward” on the Costas. 2022-2023 will see Greenlands Bowling Club carry on making BIG changes. With a New Carpet confirmed around the 17th August before the Winter Season, we will have new coloured uniforms and a whole new selection Policy, designed specifically to promote "Competitive Teams" and provide "Social Bowling" equally to all our members. Membership is now also more flexible and available for 3,6,7 or 12 Months. Non-residents can pay the 6-month price and split their membership into 2 periods of 90 Days. We offer regular "Professional Coaching" to our members from any one of our 3 Internationally approved coaches, and we conduct structured coaching clinics covering all aspects of the game throughout the Year, the next scheduled one being “Head Building & Reading”. "GO GREENMACHINE" ONWARDS AND UPWARDS. All welcome to Saturday Morning roll up and Bottle drive, pay your green fees plus 1 euro for cthe ompetition and you’re in. New Bowlers wishing to try our sport contact John Rosati, Tel. 688 709 362 or Peter Bonsor 711 020 846, to ensure we have people there to look after you.
Black-and-white greyhound Mickys Barrett came from Ireland to be trained by Nottinghamshire-based trainer Jason Gray.
"But Mickys Barrett has gone from strength to strength, reaching the Derby Final and competing in the Northern puppy Derby and Northern Flat, with great results," said Gary.
"As we clubbed together to buy Micky it meant we've all felt personally involved in his journey and it has been such a fun way to get involved in the sport. 1. The month of August, 2. "Beware of the Dog", Latin - Found written on floor mosaics depicting a dog, at the entrance of Roman houses excavated at Pompeii. Also interpreted as "tooth of the dog". 3. Eyes - Found on UV protective sunglasses. 4. The Riddler – Batman. 5. Wales. 6.
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Twenty four members turn up for the monthly chicken run so we played four rinks of trips. As it was a very hot morning it was decided we would only play fourteen ends with a refreshment break after seven. The chickens were won by Jan Soars and Paul Dodd, the eggs were won by Jean Chamberlain and Colin Bedford.
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Gary added: "The greyhound racing community have been great to us all, with nothing but good wishes and positive support. "It has been an amazing journey for all involved, in memory of a fantastic man, greatly missed by all.” Cities (Charles Dickens) b. Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) c. Gone With The Wind (Margaret Mitchell) 22. Two answers. Bob Hope (19) and David Niven (3). 23. 1916, 1940 and 1944. 24. X-men. 25. Umpteen ('Umpty' was slang for the Morse code dash. Many dashes were then called umpteen).
Former England and Ireland cricket coach Hondon Valley based Andrew McCulloch, appointed Coach of the
Bulgaria Men's National team for the World qualification matches in Finland during July 20-August 1, talks exclusively to Leader Chief Sports Editor Andrew Atkinson throughout July, starting on July 11.
Happy Days for Sean and Darren! Happy Days Too 'A' duo Sean Norris and Darren Mountain defeated Olde 9th pair David Steven’s and Peter Cleaver (pictured) 3-2 in the Final of the Costa Blanca Independent Pool League 2021-22 doubles competition. The Costa Blanca Independent 2022 Summer Mini Pool League results, week 2: Happy Days Nearly 2-7 Happy Days Excellence; La Hacienda A 5-4 Pines A; Pines B v Flagger's (walkover HW); The Dogs 6-3 Bar Principals A.
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LA MARINA GOLF SOCIETY The Alenda Golf Course was the venue for this week’s match for the members of the La Marina Golf Society where they were competing for the OrangeCasas Trophy. The course was in excellent condition which made for some pretty high scoring. The day was rounded off with a presentation evening at the La Marina Sports Complex where a lovely meal was enjoyed by all. The captain along with Rob and Tracey, the owners of OrangeCasas, presented the day's winners with their prizes. In first place and collecting the OrangeCasas Trophy was Gerry McCabe with 39 points, close on his heels with 38 points was Ray Hill. There was a 3-way tie for the third spot with Sarah McCabe, Jeff Wiszniewski and Tony Moore all getting 37 points but on count back club captain Jeff won the prize. Nearest the pin winners were Gerry McCabe for hole 3, Paul Crump for hole 5, Iain Lyall for hole 13 and Alan Janes for hole 16. The members of the La Marina Golf Society would like to thank Rob and Tracey from OrangeCasas for their sponsorship and to the staff of La Marina Sports Complex for a lovely evening. If you are looking to join a friendly golf society, why not check out our website at www.lamarinagolfsociety.es
Mike Probert talks Golf ere on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions.
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Calling ALL Local Golf Societies As reported in a previous article the Pine and Olive golf courses from the former Mosa
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On Course Foundation and the RBL Charity Golf Day Vistabella The latest charity day in what is now an annual event was held at Vistabella Golf on Thursday 23rd June 2022. We had 96 players turn out on a very warm day to play the Texas Scramble. The course and facilities were in excellent condition and thanks and congratulations go to Joaquin Rocamora for this. Our thanks also go to Mick the Grip for his welcome assistance before and throughout the day. Bob Smith was heavily involved also and did most of the card checking at the end, so thanks to him. The food and refreshments were handed out by Kathleen Rodgers and Chris Cavendish on the 15th Challenge Hole, where some 470 euros was raised, by the two ladies, so a great big thank you goes out to them. I would also like to thank Linea Direct for providing the Trophies and making the welcome donation to boost the amount raised. All in all a very well supported day was enjoyed by everyone and a great sum of 2250 euros was raised to share between the Two Charities. The prizes were presented by Ian (Bish) Bishop from the On Course Foundation and the winners were: Nearest the Pin on Holes 2 and 15 - Rita East Nearest the Pin on Hole 7 - Mark Palmer Nearest the Pin on Hole 11 - Terry Lambert The Competition was played in 2 Categories WHS and Non WHS: WHS Category: Winners - Celts Team 3 with a magnificent Net 54.5 Runners Up - Clarke´s Bar Team 8 with Net 60.0 Non WHS Category: Winners Danny´s Bar Team 3 with a great score of Net 58.7 Runners Up - McAfferty´s with a Net 59.2 I would like to thank everyone who supported these 2 great causes and look forward to September when we do it all again. By Charlie Rodgers
Trajectum Golf Resort have now been reopened as an 18 hole golf course under the new name Altaona Village. Originally opened as a 9 hole pay and play, now open as an 18 hole layout they are looking to develop business and are interested to work with local golf societies and can offer a golfing NEW Golfing experience to many local golf societies many of which have seen golf society prices increase significantly post pandemic. Altaona Village in collaboration with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services and the Association of Murcian Golf Entrepreneurs have planned a ‘Meet the Golf Societies Day’ at the course on Saturday 10th September 2022 and have spaces for 60 players.
We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us: The deals shown in the table are some of the best prices currently available to you: Course Price Comments Alenda €134 Two Green Fees & Buggy Alicante €82 Two Green Fees & Buggy Altaoana Village €95 Two Green Fees & Buggy Altorreal €80 Two Green Fees & Buggy (holes 10 to 18 played twice) Bonalba €90 Two Green Fees & Buggy
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This will be a friendly day and the format will consist of a 4 person team stableford event playing from the lowest exact WHS/RFEG or Society handicap with prizes for the winners and nearest the pins.
bine and make up teams of four players from various societies.
The price is only e45 per person in a shared buggy or e35 per person walking but to ease the flow around the course it may be better if all players are in buggies as they are looking for a shotgun start.
If any local golf society wishes to enter a team for this day please contact Mike Probert on (00 34) 661345931 or e-mail: info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com with the names and exact handicaps of the team members, interest in a breakfast bap or the BBQ and a contact e-mail address and telephone number.
In addition, the Restaurant offer a coffee and bap in the morning for only e5 and a BBQ after the round for e10 and both of these are dependant on the levels of interest. Ideally any local golf society should enter a team of four players but if societies wished to enter less players they would attempt to com-
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Payment for the event would need to be made by the 7th September 2022 to avoid any no shows on the day.
Hopefully this will be a successful and friendly day and Altaona Village will be ready to take your society bookings during the remainder of 2022 and of course for the new year in 2023.
Mar Menor €50 Single Green Fee New Sierra Golf €68 Two Green Fees & Buggy Puig Campana €98 Two Green Fees & Buggy Roda €115 2 Green Fees & Buggy (after 1.06pm) Saurines €47 Single Green Fee Villaitana Levante €80 Single Green Fee Villaitana Poniente €58 Single Green Fee & Buggy Villamartin €115 2 Green Fees & Buggy (after 2.00pm) Vistabella €112 2 Green Fees & Buggy (after 1.00pm) DEAL OF THE WEEK: La Serena 4 Green Fees & 2 Buggies for only €170 after 1.08pm. For Bookings/info Mike at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com quoting reference LEADER or tel on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST OPEN CAMPAIGN AGAINST COVENTRY AT PINATAR ARENA EXCLUSIVE - There will be eight teams from the UK carrying out their pre season training camps at San Pedro del Pinatar during the coming weeks including Premier League Nottingham Forest, following their return to the English Premier League after 23 years. They are currently scheduled to play Coventry City at the training camp on 8 July. Aberdeen, Livingston and St. Johnstone from Scotland, Portsmouth, Bradford City and Crawley Town from England and the Wales women's team complete the list of British teams that will be setting up training Camps on the Costa Cálida. The Wales women's team and Livingston were the first to arrive on June 22. Both teams stayed until the 29th taking advantage of their stay to play friendly matches against local sides. The game between Wales and New Zealand was the stand out fixture in preparation for the next Women's World Cup to be played in Oceania in 2024. Despite the fact there were no goals there were opportunities
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WIGAN STAR WYKE CONTINUES FITNESS REGIME AT CAMPOAMOR FOLLOWING CARDIAC ARREST
at both ends with Natasha Harding going close for Wales while New Zealand’s Jacqui Hand hit the bar.
By Andrew Atkinson
Wales boss Gemma Grainger said that the camp had gone extremely well as she now looks forward to September’s qualifiers against Greece and Slovenia.
Charlie Wyke joined Wigan Athletic squad pre-season training camp at Campoamor Golf in Spain in late June as he continued his fitness after suffering a cardiac arrest last season.
St. Johnstone and Aberdeen from the Scottish Premiership are the next to arrive and will play a friendly at Pinatar Arena on July 1 at 12:00.
Striker Wyke, 29, suffered a cardiac arrest during training in the build-up to Wigan's League One fixture against Cambridge United in November.
Next in will be Crawley Town, Bradford City AFC and Portsmouth FC who will each spend a week or more diring month of July in San Pedro del Pinatar. Finally, Forest, led by Steve Cooper, will stay at Pinatar Arena until July 9 as they did in 2019 but this time the stakes are rather higher as they prepare to return to the Premier League.
Charlie Wyke training last week at Campoamor Photo: Wigan Athletic FC.
Toward the end of the month the senior teams from Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Venezuela will arrive as Pinatar Arena resumes its activity with the start of the summer season. UPCOMING FIXTURES: 8 July Nottingham Forest v Coventry City (6.30pm) 9 July Qatar v Portsmouth FC (4pm)
Wyke, who joined Wigan in July 2021 from Sunderland, said: "I've felt really good and have rebuilt a lot of my physical strength, which has been reassuring. “I have undergone a planned medical procedure which requires a period of rest before I can restart training towards full fitness again." Wyke has been monitored by club medics and independent cardiologist Dr Rob Cooper: "I was delighted and inspired to see Christian Eriksen return for Brentford, eight months after his collapse in the Euros," Wyke told the club website. Denmark International Eriksen was sidelined after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. On Wyke, Latics coach Liam Richardson said: "It's still very much 'watch this space', guided by the medical staff and the cardiologists. "He's hit a lot of the milestones he's needed to hit, he's been training tirelessly hard over the summer, and he is an excellent professional. "It certainly won't be for the lack of trying, wanting or willing, and he's someone who'll always be in our thoughts both professionally and personally. "He'll want to pull on that Wigan shirt again but, with all due respect, there won't be any pressure on my part."
Preston NE check in to Campoamor
camp on July 8, returning to the UK on July 14.
pitches, a gym, an indoor pool. It’s got everything there that we need.
Championship club Preston North End will be arriving at Campoamor Golf Hotel this week where they will spend six days as part of their 2022-23 pre-season preparations.
Lowe, 43, appointed at Deepdale in December 2021, following his departure from Plymouth, said: “It’s exciting when you go abroad. With the weather, you can have three sessions a day, morning, afternoon and night.
“I’m really looking forward to it. The squad will be working really hard in Spain. Sometimes they can have their own downtime, a little bit of sun, beach, they’ll have some down days.
They will play just the one game while in the Orihuela Costa, against La Liga side Getafe om Tuesday 12 July. kicking off at 10.45 am. Getafe finished 15th in La Liga in the 2021-22 season, having lost their first seven league games in what was a disastrous start to the campaign. Head coach Quique Sanchez Florez, who had two spells in charge of Watford, was
formerly at Valencia, Atletico Madrid, Benfica and current club Getafe (three spells) returning after the exit of Michel in October 2021. Getafe defeated Real Madrid following Florez's arrival under captain and Togolese defender Djené, who has been at Getafe since 2017. Turkish striker Enas Unal ended the season as top scorer, netting 15 goals. Getafe trio David Soria, Damian Suarez and Nemanja Maksimovic were firstteam regulars last season. Lilywhites gaffer Ryan Lowe will arrive with his side for the pre-season training
“Obviously you can have them at the training ground, but it’s a different scenery for the players." Lowe, who took his Plymouth Argyle squad to a Campoamor Golf pre-season training camp in 2019, said: "I’ve been there before when I took my Plymouth Argyle team in our first year. "It’s a fantastic complex, some fantastic
“It’s important that we get away somewhere, get a change of scenery, not just at the training ground all the time, and to a place I’ve been before, which is a fantastic place for us to go.” Ironically, Preston North End will cross paths with Plymouth Argyle, whose boss Steven Schumacher has also announced a pre-season campaign in Spain which got underway last Saturday.
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