The Leader Newspaper Edition 757

No 757

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Record crowd drawn to Cabo Roig St Patrick’s Day Parade

Over ten thousand people flocked to the Orihuela Costa on Sunday where they were treated to the biggest and the very best St Patrick’s Day carnival held in the nine year history of the Cabo Roig parade.

Since those early beginnings

in 2011, when less than 4,000 people saw Sligo Co. Councillor Jerry Lundy march at the front of the cavalcade, a small contingent from the Irish business community have worked tirelessly, year on year, to turn the event into one of the greatest showpieces of it’s kind in Europe.

Now listed by National Geographic as 9th best parade in the world, and still climbing, watch out Dublin as Cabo Roig moves ever closer to overtaking even your event held in the Irish capital.

With almost 40 groups taking part in the parade, one of the

most notable being the Moors and Christians contingent from Orihuela city, this was undoubtedly the most colourful and uninhibited parade that we have ever seen marching through the streets of Cabo Roig.

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Orihuela binmen call strike for beginning of April

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The employees of the cleaning and waste collection services of the City of Orihuela, one of the few cities in the Valencian Community where the service is operated by the town council, have decided to call a strike at the beginning of April.

are all up to date.”

At a meeting held on Monday morning they said that it is the only way by which they can get the attention of the mayor, Emilio Bascuñana, to listen to their demands regarding their lack of equipment and facilities, as well as their status and seniority. The workers have now voted to strike in order to get some response from the mayor, after last week’s meeting between the unions and the councillors of Human Resources and Road Cleaning, ended in deadlock.

They are simply asking for their depot at Puente Alto to be upgraded, which has been in an atrocious condition since 2007, and the headquarters in Orihuela Costa, a site located in a green area, and that doesn’t even have any toilets.

According to the two councillors, during this term "the workforce has been strengthened with the recruitment of additional drivers and payments for both normal hours and for overtime

However a union spokesman said that his workforce is not seeking improvements to their salaries. Their demands are focused on measures to improve the terrible conditions and facilities from where they operate.

They are also denouncing the state of the fleet of waste disposal trucks, some with more than 20 years of service, as well as a requirement for cleaning carts for labourers.

“The strike is only about the appalling conditions in which we work and the unsatisfactory state of the equipment, machinery and vehicles with which we have to work” said a union spokesman.

Two months without pay for Care Home workers Cleaners from the Torrevieja Care Home got the opportunity to speak to mayor José Manuel Dolón on Tuesday as they entered the 4th week of their ongoing strike.

Dolón listened to their concerns for about 30 minutes, during which time he heard that the workers have not received either salary nor overtime payments from their employers 'Netalia Servicios Integrales, SL', for over two months.

He explained that the Care Home is the responsibility of the Generalitat, which awarded the cleaning service to the private company, so it is only they who are able to intervene.

However he did say that he would address the treasury and the vice presidency, both by letter and by telephone, to "pass on the concerns of the workers and ask for a quick solution to the dispute."

In writing to the Generalitat Dolón said that he explained that the company 'Netalia Servicios

Integrales, SL', has caused serious damage to the economies of their families and that he has now asked the Conselleria to "arbitrate in order to resolve this labour dispute to avoid greater damage to the employees and those residing in the Care Home ".

Although some minimum services have been maintained, primarily the laundry service, piles and piles of the patient’s dirty clothing continues to accumulate, causing many of the 200 residents having to make do with dirty towels and bed linen.

The strike affects 15 cleaning staff who are employed permanently in the centre plus a small number of temporary operators.

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Monday 18th - Sunday 24th March, 2019 The guided tours will last about 50 minutes with commentary in Spanish and English

A new season of visits to Las Salinas de Torrevieja Torrevieja Councillor for Tourism, Fanny Serrano, said that a new season of guided tours by tourist train will begin at Las Salinas, an initiative that was launched only last year but one that has reaped amazing success, with more than 30,000 visits.

Now the responsibility of the Department of Tourism, the schedule of departures will be at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00 hours. Tickets can be purchased at Paseo de la Libertad, in front of Plaza Waldo Calero.

Like last year, the visits will cost 7.95 euros for adults and 6.95 euros for pensioners and children between 2 and 12 years of age.

The guided tours will last about 50 minutes. Along the route, which takes visitors through the different phases of salt production, sightseers will be able to listen to a commentary both in Spanish and English which will provide information on the characteristics of Las Salinas, such as its origin and its fauna, as well as the reason for its characteristic pink color.

The train also makes a stop inside the facilities in which tourists

can take to take pictures and even climb one of the characteristic mountains of salt.

Fanny Serrano said that" we must also thank the work that has been done by the current operators of Las Salinas, the French multinational 'Salins du Midi', which has extensive experience of tourist visits to its farms in the French Camargue. " For all this, the councillor of Tourism has encouraged "both new and old visitors return to enjoy these visits, as we have many surprises from the industry and salt extraction prepared for this new season."

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Big Joe Egan made a multitude of friends throughout the day

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Continued from page one St Patrick’s Day in Cabo Roig Led by Grand Marshall Big Joe Egan, once described by former World Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson as ‘The toughest white man on the planet,’ there was no shortage of music and drinks, dancing and laughter, as the community invited all comers, whatever their nationality, to join in with the local craic.

Representing the municipality of Orihuela were the councillors for Tourism and the Coast, Sofía Álvarez, who has done so much in circumnavigating municipal bureaucracy, and Luisa Boné, along with the Councillor for health, Noelia Grao.

At a short ceremony prior to the parade getting underway both Sofía Álvarez and Ruth Egan, wife of the Grand Marshall, were presented with flowers by the organising committee.

At least she didnt have to use flash

With the area awash with blue skies, and as the dignitaries marched proudly at the head, the parade got underway on the dot of 3 o clock.

The wheeled brigade was, as usual, made up of a multitude of classic motorcycles, vintage scooters and cars followed by St Patrick himself, and the Irish Prison Officers Band which led the actual parade. Comprising a record number of over 40 clubs, associations, communities, dance schools and floats, the streets overflowed with demonstrations of the many different aspects of Orihuela life.

Maria and her Pink Ladies were the chosen aid organisation, meandering through the crowds as they sought donations for their very worthwhile cancer charity, while the novelty acts included colourful stilt walkers, mirrors and punks as well as Brazilian Samba dancers, angels and demons from Valencia, acrobats and performers from the Sparta Gym in San Miguel.

There was the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, Footwork Dance, Benijofar Dance as well as rythmic drummers provided by la Zenia Boulevard There were also veterans from the Irish Services, cartoon characters to occupy the kids, soldiers and cowboys from the wild west, and the best part of a dozen floats constructed and operated by members of the local business community.

Earlier in the day a craft, vegetable and artichoke market had occupied the lot adjacent to the medical centre.

There were some fabulous costumes and groups and all in all the organisers delivered the spectacular parade that they had promised, culminating with a fireworks display during the early part of the evening along Calle del Mar.

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MEET THE MAN FROM THE PRU THIS THURSDAY Seagate Wealth are very proud to announce that Edny Van Den Broek, Account Manager from Prudential International will be the guest speaker at the Finance & Tax Forum being held on Thursday 21st March.

The event takes place at Hotel La Laguna in Ciudad Quesada and begins at 10.30am.

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after each new moon, as during this time the moon is not visible in the sky, therefore does not wash out the light from fainter stars enabling to see thousands of stars with your naked eye - compared to a few hundred at other times.

Travelling to a dark sky site, mostly free of light pollution, such as La Marquesa, is worthwhile as the Milky Way will be easily visible arching across the sky.

You will also have far better views of fainter objects - such as galaxies, nebulae and star clusters - when using a telescope during a new moon period.

Tuifly Boeing 737 diverted to Alicante A Boeing 737, the same model as that involved in the recent illfated Ethiopian tragedy, was diverted to Alicante airport on Tuesday evening.

Parents and children were guided through the star-filled skies, via a talk by on hand astronomy experts at La Marquesa.

The remote area site at La Marquesa, a short distance from the town centre of Los Montesinos, gave the opportunity to view the moon and stars through the telescopes.

Pilar de la Horadada pays homage to victims of 11M

ing his appearance in court. He claims that he was also forced to relieve himself in plastic containers and his medication was withdrawn.

Belonging to Tuifly the plane was travelling from Gambia to Brussels when it entered European airspace shortly after the introduction of the grounding order issued as a precautionary measure by the European Air Safety Agency, suspending all flight operations of all Boeing aircraft, model 737-8 MAX and 737-9 MAX in Europe.

As such the pilot was required to land at the closest airport where passengers were able to change planes and travel on to their destinations.

The aircraft is currently parked on the airport platform while aircrew await authority for it to travel on without passengers.

Aena, meanwhile, has confirmed that there are no airlines that operate at Alicante with this model of aircraft although Norwegian Airlines does have six aircraft.

The grounding of the aircraft in Spain, is a "preventive measure" that will be maintained until "the reasons for the recent crash are clarified" said the director of the State Agency of Aerial Security (AESA), Isabel Maestre.

Guardia Officers found ‘not guilty’ of torturing prisoner The Provincial Court of Alicante, based in Elche, has acquitted the five Torrevieja Guardia Civil officers who were accused of torturing a detainee in October 2009.

The complainant said that he had been assaulted during a two day stay in prison in the Torrevieja barracks whilst he was await-

CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada - Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday 21st MARCH at 7pm and Saturday, 23rd of MARCH at 5pm

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The judge, was the same individual who, last October, found several Torrevieja local police officers ‘not guilty’ of similar crimes. In summing up he said that the court does not consider the case to be proven.

The Mayor of Pilar de la Horadada, Ignacio Ramos, was accompanied by his councillors last week, when he visited la plaza pilareña, where they paid tribute to the victims of March 11 on the fifteenth anniversary of the Madrid train bombings.

After laying a wreath and flowers during which prayers were said, in memory of the victims and their families, by Parish Priest José Antonio García, the group held a minute’s silence, remembering the country’s worst ever terrorist attack, in which 193 people died in 2004.

Observation Astronomica at La Marquesa

By Andrew Atkinson The Los Montesinos Town Hall organised Observation Astronomica at La Marquesa saw families from the Alicante town get a birdseye view of the moon and stars on March 15, with a plethora of children stargazing through the night.

On a night with a half moon the stars were amass - with three telescopes set up to view the skyline close up - and observe the night sky and moon.

The best time to go stargazing is days before, during and soon Photo: Helen Atkinson

The Royal Naval Association is on the move!

The RNA, Torrevieja, monthly meetings are moving to a new time and venue. Their next meeting will be at Restaurante Danmark, Plaza Los Halcones 27, Avenida de La Alondres, Torrevieja on Weds 3 April starting at 5pm. Future meetings will be at this new time and venue on the first Weds of every month.

We not only hold monthly meetings but also lunches and various social activities throughout the year. The Royal Naval Association is very friendly, open to all who respect our objectives and we look forward to seeing you soon! or directions and more information please call Chairman Paul Edwards on 618 644 934, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on 966 71 6274 or Secretary Margaret Forshaw on 966 92 1996.

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The outstanding bills come to a whopping 15,000 euro on top of the 5,000 euro per week needed to keep the centre going!

ON THE NIGHT OF 6TH MARCH EHCRC received a frantic phone call from the Police in Almoradí: two equines were running wild around the roads, they reported, and they needed help.

As always, EHCRC responded immediately.

What they found they believe is a little family - mum, a 9 year old tiny little pony and her son, a mule less than a year old. Their vet is concerned that she could also be in foal. Both equines are absolutely terrified and have been appallingly treated.

The pony’s hooves are in a dreadful state which has got to be causing incredible pain never mind the long term complications for her health but x-rays will determine the extent of the damage.

Once done the farrier and vet will be able to decide on the best way forward.

She also has painfully sore skin caused by a parasite infestation, she is terribly malnourished, and has sores on her face from a badly fitting head collar.

The young mule has had half of his coat cut or shaved off which has left lacerations all over his young little body. He also has

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Latest shocking rescue at Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre scarring on his nose from an ill-fitting head collar.

They are inseparable and any attempts to divide them is fruitless.

So once they are a little more settled and stabilised these little souls will have further tests, investigations, etc to ascertain their ongoing treatment and care.

Sue Weeding. EHCRC Co-founder, said: “The Police as always were very thankful for our help and we would like to extend our thanks to them. Our relationship with the Police, Guardia Civil and local Authorities is increasingly improving as animal welfare becomes more of a priority for those concerned. The Police know we will do everything possible for an equine in need.”

Without the services of EHCRC these types of rescue would just not be possible and the Police would not have anywhere to take them. But it comes at a price: currently the basic running expenses for the 120 equines at the Centre are €5,000 per week and that does not include the extras like when an animal needs intensive veterinary treatment, hospitalisation or when fodder needs to be bought in bulk as and when it is available.

The outstanding bills at the moment come to a whopping €15,000 on top of the €5,000 per week. Now with two more in need of a lot of care and probably costly ongoing treatment, EHCRC can only keep going with the support of the public.

“We already have a fantastic following of supporters and an incredible group of volunteers who help us make all this possible but we need more assistance from more people,” Sue Weeding said.

If you can help in any way like donating good quality furniture or donating financially, it would make a huge difference to these animals, every little helps and especially at this time with so many extra expenses. Please get in touch by phoning 652 02 19 80, by emailing: rescue@easyhorsecare.net or our web page: www.easyhorsecare.net.

Closing Date is Saturday 30th March 2019 We reserve the right to enhance these criteria after short listing

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QUICKIE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 6 Herring; 7 Start; 9 Scope; 10 Trainer; 12 Provocation; 14 Incredulity; 18 Torrent; 19 Break; 21 Dealt; 22 Comfort.

DOWN: 1 Fetch; 2 Proper; 3 Inn; 4 Strict; 5 Freedom; 8 Trickle; 11 Evident; 13 Uncover; 15 Rarely; 16 Thrift; 17 Carry; 20 Foe. CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 6 Chariot; 7 Races; 9 Crash;

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Momentarily; 14 Summer-house; 18 Compose; 19 A loss; 21 Makes; 22 Circuit.

DOWN: 1 Short; 2 Presto; 3 Pot; 4 Hammer; 5 Testily; 8 Section; 11 Tea-rose; 13 Autocar; 15 Maples; 16 Solace; 17 Astir; 20 Tin.

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

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

QUIZ ANSWERS

Pottery (8) Loose (5) Figure (6) Countless (12) Decorated (7) Level (4) Difference (12) Majesty (8) Lift up (7) Anger (6) Idol (5) Too (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. What year (in the last 2,000) uses more Roman Numerals than any other (13)?

2. As in the West Indian folk song Sloop John B, how many masts does a sailboat called a sloop have?

3. Thought to have been borrowed from a Monty Python sketch in a meat shop, which four-letter word was coined in 1993 for unwanted bulk e-mails?

4. With her version of ?You Keep me Hanging On?, in 1987 who was the last British born female singer (before Leona Lewis) to top the US charts?

5. Envelope, basket and burner are all parts of which 1783 invention?

6. What began ‘Like a streak of lightening flashing across the sky’?

7. Which four-letter word can come after chicken and before back to make two new words or phrases?

8. Written by American sisters Patty and Mildred J. Hill in 1893, what does the Guinness Book Of Records claim to be the most popular song in the English language?

9. Which group is the odd-one out? Bee Gees, Bewitched, The Thompson Twins or The Proclaimers?

10. Now hung in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, which Van Gough painting is men-

tioned in the lyrics of the Don Mclean song Vincent?

11. Angry brigade: a: Which church leader was the First Minister of Northern Ireland? b: In 1981, which female singer and actress slapped Russell Harty across the face on his own chat show? c: Sometimes nicknamed Mrs. Doubtfire, which British golfer reacted angrily to drunken spectators at the 1997 US Open?

12. In which US city did the break in take place which led to the Watergate scandal?

13. What is four cubed minus two cubed?

14. Which group had 2 UK top 10 hits in 1967 with the word believer in the title?

15. Which show do you associate with the phrase ‘ooh suit you sir’?

16. Who was the commander of the Stingray in the 1960s TV series?

17. From the milk of which animal is Roquefort cheese made?

18. In which country was Che Guevara born?

19. Which women only sport was introduced into the Summer Olympics of 1984?

20. If it is Domingo in Spain and Dimanche in France, what is it in Britain?

21. The inhabitants of which island in the Atlantic were evacuated to Britain in 1961 after a volcanic eruption?

a: Ian Paisley, b: Grace Jones, c: Colin Montgomerie.

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Washington. 13. 56, 14. Monkees (I’m a’ and Daydream Believer), 15. The fast Show, 16. Troy Tempest, 17. Ewe, 18. Argentina, 19. Synchronised Swimming, 20.

Sunday, 21. Tristan da Cunha

DOWN 1. A scene of the waters near the headland (8) 2. See 19 Down 4. Various ladies will show standards of perfection (6) 5. Made an addition to the full - congratulated, by sound of it (12) 6. Flight path? (3,4) 7. One burrowing beneath the breakwater (4) 8. They make corresponding contributions to election results (6,6) 12. Check the others with precipitation (8) 14. Rearing awkwardly, being more furious (7) 16. Being energetic, I have to perform first (6) 18 & 10Ac. Further building decoration outside the college (5-5) 19 & 2Dn. Many cheer the Devil’s destruction (4-5)

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1. 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII), 2. One, 3. Spam, 4. Kim Wilde, 5. Hot Air Balloon, 6. Champion the Wonder horse which was first aired in 1955 and 56. 7. Feed (chicken feed / feedback), 8. Happy Birthday to You, 9. The Thompson Twins (not twins), 10.

Starry Night, 11. Three Answers:

ACROSS 1. Try to find an Indian, we hear (4) 3. Repudiate Diana’s insurance demand (8) 9. Mean to rearrange a single flower (7) 10. See 18 Down 11. Obvious description of the reception provided by the earliest wireless sets! (7,5) 13. Rings containing the right gems (6) 15. One elected to Parliament before the current measure (6) 17. Agreeable time of life? (3,2,7) 20. Change the level of the beams, one hears (5) 21. Near it I will show impassivity (7) 22. Worried because it’s rigorous around rough seas (8) 23. Conceited one in the forefront of battle (4)

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Price (4) 3.

To hint (8) 9.

Actuality (7) 10. Near (5) 11. Go directly (4,1,3-4) 13. Genial (6) 15. Helm (6) 17. Deterioration (12) 20. Depart (5) 21. Plunder (7) 22. Upset (8) 23. Rip (4)

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

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

Bigger and Better?

I wonder if anyone remembers the BBC television comedy ‘Hi-de-Hi’, which was first broadcast in the 1980s?

It was classic, camp comedy, which was based upon a fantasy world of a not so glamorous ‘Butlins style’ holiday camp. Looking back, it became a kind of documentary, since I remember visiting a number of British holiday camps that were very similar to the fictional ‘Maplins’ featured in the show.

One of the more memorable characters in the show was the ‘Chief Yellowcoat’, Gladys Pugh, who would make regular radio announcements to guests, and proudly announce various events around the “Olympic size swimming pool”. Well, I am sure that Gladys, as well as campers, would be most impressed to learn that the island of Lanzarote has just opened its first Olympic size swimming pool in the town of Arrecife.

This project has included the remodelling of Lanzarote’s ‘Sports City’ at a cost of around 6 million euros, and will be the home of the island’s Youth Information Centre. This new pool will be available for top-level swimming competitions, synchronised swimming, as well as water polo.

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Visitors to the Canary Islands Ruth Madoc as Gladys Pugh often imagine that the sea will be warm, but forget that these islands are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, which is never truly warm enough to swim in.

This new swimming pool will be heated from renewable energy sources, making the most of natural ventilation and light. I think Gladys would be immensely proud to announce the pool’s many new facilities to her campers.

The current trend to be ‘bigger and better’ does come with a number of risks and challenges. Perhaps one clear example of ‘shooting oneself in the foot’ may currently be seen on the island of Gran Canaria where work is currently underway to build what is touted to be “The Best Water Park in the World”, as well as “The Biggest in Europe”.

This massive project and investment is already well underway, and there is no doubt that it will provide many new employment opportunities, which it is hoped will be given to local people. This development is part of an overall plan to provide more leisure opportunities for national and international tourists. Gran Canaria is already a very popular and busy island that is trying hard to enhance its reputation for rural tourism in many of its beautiful, unspoilt and peaceful locations, so yet another, even more massive water park on the doorstep of rural tourism may seem something of a contradiction.

It is often reported that visitors are demanding yet more

commercial leisure facilities to enjoy during their holidays, in addition to the many water sports already provided within a natural setting. Whether this is true, and visitors really do want to visit this beautiful island, mainly to enjoy being in the “Biggest and Best Water Park”, at the expense of destroying the natural island character that has been so popular with visitors over the years, remains to be seen.

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

Available in paperback, as well as Kindle editions.

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Rojales, a melting pot of cultures The municipal padron in Rojales stands at 17,649 residents, of which 35% are from the U.K. According to the figures about 12,300 are from other countries, 7 out of 10, while the other 3 come from Spain.

This means that the municipality, which has residents belonging to 85 different nationalities, is one of the towns in Spain with the highest percentage of foreign residents, a great melting pot of cultures where the inhabitants coexist perfectly integrated into the daily life of the town.

Most inhabitants come from the United Kingdom, with more than 35%, followed by Spaniards, around 30%, while Norwegian and German residents make up approx 4.4%.

In recent years Rojales has continued to increase the number of its Spanish classes, provided totally free of charge, to attract people who do not speak the language. The town has also created a program of language exchanges, which allows different nationalities to get to know each other and to practice the languages that interest them, while promoting coexistence and integration.

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

Local Services Section

Car and Vehicle Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2018 Ford KA Petrol which is on Special Offer priced at just 10,500 euro. Come along to our showroom in Elche and see our vast range of used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers.

The biggest and best for price, choice and quality.

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

RNA - The Royal Naval Assn meet at Restaurant Danmark, Plaza los Alcones 27, in Torrevieja at 7pm on the 1st Weds of the month. Call 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.

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 Centre is in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

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

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Last weekend, March 9/10th, saw the Finals of our inter club competitions sponsored by Jennifer Cunningham. The competitors were well supported by the members which was really good to see. All matches were played in the correct spirit of the game which was a pleasure to witness. Reminds me of a saying “ it matters not if you won or lost but how you played the game “.

Thanks must go to David Hadaway, comp sec, and his helpers for organizing the event. Thanks also, to our resident umpire, Peter Bailey. The weekend rounded off with a buffet sponsored by Jennifer Cunningham and created by Louisa, Santiago and staff.

Also on Monday the Explorers we’re away to Quesada Pearls. They came away with one draw, Janet Parsons, Carol Smith, Mike Stone 18-18; one win Anne Stone, Margaret McLaughlin, Shirley Hadaway 19-8. So points 3 for and 9 against, shots 65 for 100 against.

Wednesday 13-03-19 Winter league. La Marina v San Miguel. A very

close match indeed, the spoils being shared, 6 points each. The shots were81 for and 82 against.

Friday 15-03-19 The Merlin’s entertained Country Bowls. Points for 8 and against 4; shots were 90 for and 72 against. Three winning rinks, Margaret Sadler, Bernie Carr, John Morgan 22-13. Reg Jackson, Dave Mcgaw, Bill Jones 18-12. Dave Taylor, Arthur Cronk, Garth Slater 21-11.

The Ospreys we’re away at San Louis playing the Tigers. A good result, 10 points for and 2 against. Shots were 90 for and 71 against.

Best winning rink Janet Parsons, Wendy Latham and Tom Spencer, 25-13. That’s all folks!

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Monte Mar Matadors v Quesada Diamonds Away at Quesada the Matadors won on two rinks. Well done to the winning rinks of Keith Simpson, Pauline Merry skip Chris Merry, Gina Hindle, Danny King skip Alan Ashberry. Shots 70 – 87, Pts Matadors 4 – 8 Diamonds Monte Mar Toreadors v Quesada Rubies.

The bowling by both teams reflected the lovely March weather as the bowling was excellent. It was a shame the Rubies were a rink short nevertheless all the rinks were very tight. On three rinks the winning team won by one shot while on the fourth rink the Rubies won by four shots. The match was a draw as the Toreadors won the shots.

Shots 68 – 63, Pts Toreadors 6 – 6 Rubies.

WINTER LEAGUE Monte Mar v Quesada

At home to Quesada on a lovely March morning Monte Mar won on two rinks and only lost by one shot on another. Well done to the winning rinks of Jan Soars, Steve Hindle, Jan Gatward skip Mick Soars 14 – 13. Lynne Armitage, Jean Chamberlain, Jack Burrell skip Dave Melville 17 – 13. Shots 62 – 93, Pts Monte Mar 4 – 8 Quesada.

Monte Mar Toreadors v San Miguel Boxers A beautiful sunny Morning saw the Toreadors away to San Miguel.

After a tough mornings bowling the Toreadors managed to win on one rink. Well done to Sheila Roberts, Sue Bounds skip Phil Goble.

Shots 68 – 118, Pts Toreadors 2 – 10 Boxers.

Matadors at home to El Rancho Broncos it was a very good result for the Matadors winning on all rinks. Well done everyone. Shots 126 – 43, Pts Matadors 12 – 0 Broncos www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com.

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Greenlands Bowls Club In the Voyager Division, the Chestnuts were at home to San Miguel Pointers. Final score, shots 71 - 119. Points 2 - 10. Winning rink was, B White, V Young, skip M Cassidy. 16 - 14.

In the Discovery Division the Maples were away to Emerald Isle Neptunes. Final score, shots 74 - 93. points, 4 - 8. Best winning rink was S Cordell, R Cordell, skip C Harris. 17 - 10. Also in the same Division, the Sycamores were away to Emerald Isle Moonrakers.

Shots, 85 - 76. Points, 10 - 2. Best winning rinks, Z Wilcock, R Stansfield, skip T Hill. 19 - 16. B Tomlin, V Duchart, skip J Wilcock.

19 - 16 In the Winter League we were at home to Javea Green, final score, shots 68 - 90. Points 2 - 10. Winning rink was C Rudge, D Giddings, D Toozer, skip L Rudge. 20 - 8.

In the Fed 4s, the Ash were away to La Siesta Parakeets, Final score

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Titans travelled to San Luis Trekkers on Monday and won 8-4, agg of 81-79, winners were S Johnson, K Jolliffe, M Odell 22-9, D Jones G Odell, I Brewster 23-17, S Kavanagh R White B Kavanagh 16-13 Neptunes played at home against top of the table Greenlands Maples and had a great 8-4 win aggregate 93-74 winners were C Ayling B Eldred P Heaney 31-12, A Brown S Watson C Warner 22-10, M Malcolm S Wickens H Rhodes 14-13 Moonrakers were at home to Greenlands Sycamores and lost 2-10 aggregate 76-85 winners were L Harris P Willicott R Clive 17-16 Saturns played at El Rancho Palaminos and slipped to a 2-10 aggregate 80-88 defeat, winners J Horne R Andrews E Shepperd 21-17 Leprechauns played at home in Fed4s against San Miguel Apaches

SOUTH ALICANTE WINTER TRIPLES League Tables Week 20 - 11th March ENTERPRISE DIVISION

Congratulations to all the winners and runners up, without you there would be no games. Good to see some new names coming through the ranks.

Monday 11-03 -19 Pathfinders we’re at home to El Rancho pintos.

Points were 8 for and 4 against. Shots were 98 for and 67 against.

Three good winning rinks : Reg Jackson, Dave Mcgaw and John Rae, 24-7; Paul Tregoing, Norman Slip, Dave Hadaway 18-10 and Lolita Rae, Bernie Carr, John Morgan 23-12.

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Vistabella Albatrosses 70 (2) San Miguel Alsations 92 (11) La Siesta Apollos 64 (2) San Luis Trekkers 79 (4) Quesada Pearls 100 (9) Quesada Diamonds 87 (8)

The winners: Ladies singles Shirley Hadaway and men’s singles Garth Slater (pictured right). Please check the notice board for a full list of results.

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was, shots 35 - 51. Points, 2 - 6. Winning rink was, S Cordell, J Dowell, R Cordell, skip A Eagle. 16 - 14.

In the Southern league A division, the Oaks were away to Quesada Swallows. Final score was, shots 71 - 94, points, 4 - 8. Best winning rink, A Toozer, J Obrien, skip C Dewar, 16 - 12.

San Luis Klingons Emerald Isle Titans San Miguel Beagles Quesada Pearls * Vistabella Albatrosses * La Marina Explorers La Siesta Apollos San Luis Trekkers San Miguel Alsations * Quesada Diamonds Vistabella Drivers * * Monte Mar Matadors

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and won 6-2, aggregate 50-43, winners were A Miles J Gregory H Rhodes G Ponsford 21-13, S Kavanagh R Adams S Watson B Kavanagh 19-15,.

Friday took the Cavaliars to San Luis Lions and they came away with a credible 6-6 draw, aggregate of 91-79, winners were D Leeming M Veale C Lindgren 27-10, M Riley G Odell M Odell 19-14 Claymores played at La Siesta Blues and lost 12-0 aggregate of 65-103 Outlaws played at home against La Siesta Silvers and they won 8-4 aggregate of 93 -65 winners were L Freeman T Dix E Bennett 29-8, L Harris B Smith M Willicott 26-7, D Close T Harris G Ponsford 19-10. La Siesta 'Silvers' failed to field a full team.

W 67 61 58 57 53 46 46 45 43 38 34 31

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

L 31 37 37 38 44 50 51 52 54 57 62 66

O/W 17 14 14 15 11.5 10 9.5 9 9 4 7 0

Diff 521 260 265 334 22 18 -71 -119 -76 -301 -267 -586

Pts 170 152 149 147 130 116 114 111 105 89 81 65

* 2) deducted for failing to field a full side * * 5) deducted for failing to field a full side

DISCOVERY DIVISION Horadada Falcons 91 (4) San Miguel Dalmations 97 (8) Emerald Isle Neptunes 93 (8) Emerald Isle Moonrakers 76 (2) La Marina Pathfinders 98 (8) Monte Mar Torreadors 68 (6)

Greenlands Maples Emerald Isle Neptunes El Rancho Pintos San Miguel Dalmations * * La Marina Pathfinders Greenlands Sycamores * Emerald Isle Moonrakers Mazarron Mariners Monte Mar Torreadors Quesada Rubies * Horadada Falcons * * Vistabella Eagles *

P 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Vistabella Eagles 95 (8) Mazarron Mariners 82 (4) Greenlands Maples 74 (4) Greenlands Sycamores 85 (10) El Rancho Pintos 67 (4) Quesada Rubies 63 (6) W 69 56 57 59 54 56 50 42 42 38 35 21

D 0 3 4 2 5 3 5 2 5 6 5 2

L 31 41 39 39 41 41 45 56 53 56 60 77

O/W 13 14 12 13 14 13.5 10.5 10 8 3 6 3

Diff 430 186 324 249 108 163 30 -102 -114 -370 -249 -655

Pts 164 143 142 141 141 140 126 106 105 86 82 48

* 2) deducted for failing to field a full side * * 5) deducted for failing to field a full side

VOYAGER DIVISION

In the C division, the Elms were at home to El Rancho Rangers. Final Greenlands Chestnuts 71 (2) La Siesta Pioneers 64 (4) score was, shots, 100 - 78. Points, 8 - 4. Best winning rink was, D San Luis Romulans 95 (8) Watt, C Stobbart, skip G Watt. 36 - 6.

El Rancho Raiders 100 (10) The Cedars were away to Vistabella Swingers, final score, shots, 79 El Rancho Palaminos 88 (10) 87. Points, 4 - 8. Best winning rink, J Hamill, D Dudding, skip S Vistabella Buggies Bye Hamill. 20 - 9.

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San Miguel Beagles 103 (10) Vistabella Drivers 71 (1) San Luis Klingons 103 (10) Emerald Isle Titans 81 (8) La Marina Explorers 65 (3) Monte Mar Matadors 70 (4)

Vistabella Buggies San Miguel Pointers Country Bowls Flamingos La Siesta Pioneers * El Rancho Raiders*** San Luis Vulcans La Siesta Sputniks Emerald Isle Saturns * Greenlands Chestnuts El Rancho Palaminos ** San Luis Romulans **

P 18 18 18 19 18 18 19 18 18 18 18

San Miguel Pointers 119 (10) San Luis Vulcans 71 (8) La Siesta Sputniks 85 (4) Country Bowls Flamingos 81 (2) Emerald Isle Saturns 80 (2)

W 67 64 52 48 48 42 41 39 35 25 22

D 3 2 2 2 3 2 4 4 6 3 3

L 20 24 36 45 39 46 50 47 49 62 65

* 2) deducted for failing to field a full side ** 5) deducted for failing to field a full side *** 9) deducted for failing to field a full side

O/W 17 15 13 10 9 8 8 7 5 5 3

Diff 838 518 403 88 108 -58 -234 -167 -205 -621 -670

Pts 171 160 132 116 108 102 102 94 86 58 48

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SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB Another up and down week; just hanging in there hopefully.

SA League Monday 11th Klingons away v LS Apollos, good result; 10pts-2, 103shots-64.

Winners: Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 2217, Giuseppe Galelli, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock 21-11, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 1714, Bob White, Sabrina & Russell Marks 30-3.

Trekkers home v EI Titans, close on shots 79-81, 4pts-8. Winners: Ros Holmes, Jo & Jules Pering 20-10, Pat Bird, Judy Carroll, Graham Bird 2010. Vulcans away v LS Pioneers, good result 8-4, shots 71-64. Winners: Audrey Ford, Ian Ross, Brenda Brown 22-13, Derek Barker, Sue Ross, Drew Russell 19-14, Dennis Jackson, Cas Blay, Ken Dullaway 10-0 (no opposing team) Romulans home v LS Sputniks, a good result 8pts-4, 95shots-85. Robert Hicks, Mary Fromson, Lyndon Johnson 23-9, Chris Phillips, Allan Lever, Ralph Jones 17-15, Dee Hoey, Pat Barnes, Tom Fromson 36-9.

Wednesday 13th Winter League: a good result home v Benitachell, 10pts-2, 99shots-70.

Winners: Pam Lockett, June Jones, Peter McEneany, Keith Jones 24-16, Kath Reid, Giuseppe Galelli, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 1714, Jan Pocock, Drew Russell, Sabrina & Russ Marks 31-12, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock, Jo &

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Jules Pering 13-10. Our Berleen team: Ros Holmes, Barry Edwards, Dave Blackie, Brian Pocock had a great win; 21-13.

FED 4’s League: Thursday 14th Ospreys away v SM Mohawkes, a great result 8pts-0, 56shots-32.

Winners: Ray & Margaret Clarke, Dave Blackie, Scott Malden 18-13, Pam Lockett, June Jones, Peter McEneany, Keith Jones 21-9, William Holtham, Janet McEneany, Ann Holland, Ian Kenyon 17-10. Condors: BYE Southern League: Friday 15th Lions home v EI Cavaliers, shots 79-91, 6pts-6. Winners: Colin Jackson, June Jones, Keith Jones 19-17, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 18-14, William Holtham, Peter McEneany, Ray Clarke 18-14.

Tigers, a tough match away v LM Ospreys, 71shots-90, 2pts-10. Winners: Margaret Roseveare, Bill Webb, Barry Edwards 17-11.

Leopards away v HO Royals, a tough game: 2pts10, 74shots-116. Winners: Ray Watmough, Dave Tilley, Drew Russell 22-20. Pumas: BYE. We are a competitive but friendly club; you're welcome to join in "Vic's hamper" on Saturday & some Tuesday mornings. For more info & calendar, check: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com We welcome new & experienced bowlers, come along & see us, or for more help contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691 903 773.

LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB Disappointing Monday for our 3 teams on Monday in matches against teams from San Luis. In the Enterprise Division Apollos lost by 103 shots to 64 with the single winning rink coming from Dawn Taylor, Dave Davies and Irene Managan by 19-13 In the Voyager Division Sputniks at San Luis lost by 95 shots to 85 against the Romulans with wins from with wins from Wendy Ralph, Sheila Millward and Jim Eastwood 21-11 and Joe Kocsis with Noel and Catherine Morrisroe winning31-8.

Pioneers at home to the Vulcans had a similar result losing by 71 shots to 64.Wins came from Jo Elkin, Derek Smith and Rab Logan 24-11 and Barbara Cooper, Irene Laverick and Sue Jordan 13-9.

In the Winter League La Siesta at home to Vistabella lost by 84 shots to 67 and despite several close rinks the single win came from Derek Smith, Tony Campbell with Florence and Mike Edwards.

In the Fed 4’s the Parakeets were at home to Greenlands Ash and won by 51 shots to 35 picking up a 6 points to 2 victory.Winning rinks for the Parakeets came from Ann and Robert Heath with Pat Harman and Jean Cooper 22-7 and Ros

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Quesada Bowls Club

by Dee Stephenson It’s been a very successful week for the Quesada squads with some great wins and two draws. With just one week left to the end of the Winter season the competition has certainly been fierce as all of the teams and their competitors try to consolidate their position in the league tables.

In the South Alicante Winter League, Quesada Pearls put in a strong performance against La Marina Explorers. Some high scoring rinks contributed to a convincing win for the Pearls with a final score of 9-3 points and 100-65 shots. Well done Pearls! Meanwhile on a morning where the wind played havoc with the woods Quesada Diamonds entertained Monte Mar Matadors. A very pleasant morning with nice friendly opposition players. Quesada Diamonds won on 3 rinks and Monte Mar Matadors won on 2 rinks. The shots were 87-70 and the points 8-4 to the Diamonds. And the Rubies, also playing a Montemar team, managed a very close draw against the Torreadors with 6 points each with Montemar winning the shots by a small margin 68-63.

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Mazarron Miners 10-2 with shots 117-51. The Swallows had a better day winning their match against Greenland Oaks 8-4 with the shots 91-84.

And on a lovely sunny afternoon, the Swifts played La Manga Crusaders who had travelled to Quesada.

As always a great pleasure to host the La Manga squad, and a lovely game played in high spirits.

Swifts won the match 12-0 and the shots were 133-42, which means the Swifts are chasing San Miguel hard and aiming for 2nd or 3rd place in the league to end the season next week.

In the Winter league, Quesada also had a good win this week against Montemar winning 8-4 and shots 93-62.

And finally, in the last match of the Federated 4’s season, Quesada Panthers played San Miguel Cherokees. In a tough game, the Cherokees were playing for the league leadership but the Panthers put in a fabulous performance and not only held them off for a 4-4 draw but also took the shots 5756. This means the Panthers have finished 3rd out of 5 teams in division 1. Considering we had a basic squad of around 15 to choose from week in week out, with many of the team playing 3 and 4 times a week, Panthers can be very proud of what they have achieved this season. Well done More info from Angie Goddard newleaf2014@hotmail.co.uk

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Stockell, Brian Gardiner,Brian Harman and John Ball 15 shots to 12.

In Division A Blues at home to Emerald Isle Claymores had a great 103 shots to 65 victory winning on all rinks. Best winners ere Ann & Robert Heath with John Ball 23-12 whilst Brian Gardener, Brian Harman with George Richardson won 18-8.This was closely followed by Dave Davies with Harold Charleton and Irene Mangan 19-10.So a 12-0 victory for the Blues.

In Division B Golds away at Country Bowls Geckoslost by 116 shots to 64 winning on the rink of Barbara Cooper with Irene & Dave Laverick 20 shots to 7.

In Division C Silvers away to Emerald Isle Roundheads and managed a win on the rink of Hilary Clark with Rod Edgerton and skip Alan Ralph in a close match decided on the last end by 15 shots to 12. In a topsy game the rink of Wendy Ralph with Sheila Millward and Jim Eastwood drew 19 shots apiece, So 3 points to the Silvers.

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El Rancho Bowls Club Monday morning found the Palominos entertaining the Saturns from Emerald Isle and put in an excellent effort in taking 4 rinks and the overall shots, just the job for the old feel good factor. Helga Schiffman, Janet Wright and David Wright 19-16.

Tony Abbott, Debbie Ham and Adrian Ham 15-12.

Dolly Ford, Carol Gray and John Richards 16-14.

Gary Dunstone, Tony Robinson and Mike Ager 17-21. Ngaio Baldwin, Ann Abbott and Pete Baldwin 21-16.

The Pintos were at La Marina playing the Pathfinders were a stiff breeze caused a little consternation, but the Pathfinders took advantage of the home mat, taking 3 rinks to the Pintos 2. But 2 rinks away from home is always a good result.

In the afternoon the Raiders played host to Country Bowls Flamingos and also put in a great effort, taking the rinks by 4 to 1 and the overall shots, a great result.

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playing the elms and put on a good show in taking 2 rinks, a good away result, well done all.

Meanwhile the Broncos had a tough fixture at Montemar against the Matadors, always a difficult opponent, though a favourite of mine. Although the Broncos came away without a point, they put in a good effort and played well.

The Mustangs were playing host to the Picadors from Vistabella and what a splendid morning’s bowls we had, with opposition leads all over the jack from the start, just shows our opponents just need to try. Though the home team will always have the mat advantage. The Mustang played well, as did the Picadors, but in the end a hard fought match brought all the rinks to the Mustangs. For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com or Brian Taylor on 965 07 7093 or at elranchobowlsclub@gmail.com

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SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB By Barry Jones San Miguel Pointers were away to Greenlands Chestnuts, winning 10 - 2 (119 shots to 71), best winning triple Ann Allen, Dave Young and Stuart Hemmings 27 - 9. San Miguel Alsatians were home to Vistabella Drivers winning 11 - 1 (92 shots to 71), best winning triples were Tony Sansom, Linda Plaisted and Cliff Plaisted 20 - 12, and Ken Hope, Paul Hayward and Mike Douglas 18 - 10. San Miguel Dalmatians were home to Mazzaron Mariners winning 8 - 4 (97 shots to 82), best winning triple Stan North, Bob Graham and Bob Donnelly 24 - 10. San Miguel Beagles were away to Vistabella Albatrosses winning 10 - 2 (103 shots to 70), best winning triple Noel Davis, Carol Broomfield and Steve Cantley 33 - 7.

In the Winter League San Miguel were away to La Marina drawing 6 - 6 (82 shots to 81), best winning team James Cutting, Val Collier, Chris Collier and Stuart Denholm 17 - 10.

In the Fed 4’s San Miguel Apaches were away to Emerald Isle Leprechauns losing 6 - 2 (50 shots to 43) on the winning rink were Paul Hayward, John Staden, Ann Allen and Dave Greenland 15 - 10.

San Miguel Cherokees were away to Quesada Panthers sharing the points 4 - 4 (57 shots to 56) best winning team Noel Davis, Carol Broomfield,

Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire 20 - 9. San Miguel Mohawks were home to San Luis Ospreys where they had a bad day at the office losing 8 - 0 (56 shots to 32).

On Friday San Miguel Boxers were home to Montemar Toreadors winning 10 - 2 (118 shots to 68) best winning triple Bob Hanton, Jim Jarvie and Brian Errington 42 - 9. San Miguel Bulldogs were away to Vistabella Lanzadores also having a bad day at the office losing 12 - 0 (102 shots to 61).

Congratulations to the 2019 Championship winners: Gents Singles - Mike Douglas Ladies Singles - Mary Dyer Gent’s Nominated Pairs - Alan Booth & Mike Douglas Ladies Nominated Pairs - Ann Allen & Mary Dyer Mixed Pairs - Gail Willshire & Fred Willshire Mixed Triples - Noel Davis, Gail Willshire & Fred Willshire Mixed Fours - Noel Davis, Gail Willshire, Lynn Greenland & Fred Willshire We wish them all good luck for the Champion of Champion’s Competition to be held at SMBC from 15th - 21st April.

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

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Horadada Bowls Club

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by Irene Graham

On Friday in the Southern League the Royals were at home to San Luis Leopards. What a beautiful sunny warm morning and it certainly shone on the Royals. Most of the rinks were nip and tuck with the lead changing back and forth a few times.

Horadada just pulled ahead in the closing ends.

Friday’s result made it three in a row for the Royals. Our winning rinks were: John Goddard, Mick Kirby and Bryan Eatough 20 – 13, Carol Linehan, Wayne Jackson and Sheila Westwood 33 -13 Irene Graham, Alan Miller and Terry Hucknall 21 -16 Dave Bracken, Jack Linehan and Barry Evans 22-10

On Monday in the Discovery Division the Falcons were at home to Vistabella Eagles and we really needed a far better result than what was achieved considering we were playing the team at the bottom of the division.

The teams were quite well matched throughout with one rink cancelling out another. It was down to the last rink to finish to see which side got the overall shots. Horadada were holding 5 shots with one bowl to come. Their skip came in with the best of bowls and stole them all from us. We won on 2 rinks and lost on 3 with Vistabella obtaining the overall shots.

The final result was 91 shots for to 95 against giving us 4 points to 8 against. Our winning rinks were: Wayne Jackson, Les Davies and Mick Kirby 27 – 19, Tracey Paffett, Ken barber and Roy Thomson 18 – 14 Well played to both of our winning rinks. There are two matches left to play in the winter league, both at home. We can still do this Falcons. There are only 4 points between us and the team above us in the table, so all to play for in these final games. We have the knowledge, we have the skill,

We just missed a clean sweep by two shots.

The final result was 116 shots for Horadada to 74 against giving us 10 points to 2 against.

Very well played to all of our players. Our last match is against the top of the table, but we are at home so let’s make it count Team Horadada.

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by Jo Richardson Firstly, apologies with a mistake made regarding the names of one of the winning teams. Last Monday in the match against El Rancho, rink 3 should have read Graham Richardson, Pat Ray & Brian Ray 44 – 4. Again apologies to Pat & Brian Ray, a tremendous result.

The Flamingos travelled to El Rancho to take on the Raiders this Monday. Not withstanding the tricky rinks there was a strong wind blowing, making conditions extremely challenging.

As you would expect the home team made the most of the conditions and the Flamingos struggled to show their own craft.

In the end it was the ‘old dependable’s’ Graham Richardson, Pat Ray & Brian Ray who collected our only points. Well done.

There were some very hard games being fought but sadly the Flamingos came out second best.

Better luck next time Flamingos.

The Geckos, today welcomed the La Siesta Golds to their club for a return match.

Having lost 9-3 away at La Siesta earlier in the season, the Geckos were out for revenge today.

La Siesta Golds are currently 4th in the league so it was going to be a tough game but the Geckos

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SOUTH ALICANTE ENTERPRISE LEAGUE. The Albatrosses were away to San Miguel Beagles, they kept the game tight on four rinks with the fifth struggling to keep up, the end result didn’t reflect the effort they put in. Shots, VB 70(2) - 103(10) SM. The Drivers at home got mauled by the San Miguel Alsatians, Their only point came from a drawn game, I’m sure they would like to forget this one. Shots, VB 71(1) - 92(11) SM. DISCOVERY LEAGUE.The Eagles played their final fixture away to the Horadada Falcons...and what a great result to finish with...wins on four rinks we can’t complain with that! Shots, VB 95(8) - 91(4) H. WINTER LEAGUE. Away to La Siesta and it’s tricky rinks, changeable wind directions making matters worse but with a lot of determination the team did well once again, four wins with another not far behind. Shots, VB 84(10) - 67(2) LS. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Div A. Lanzadores. Wow.. a great win this week which means the team have won the league. Playing San Miguel Bulldogs at home we won on all five rinks, great...well done everyone! Shots, VB 102(12) - 61(0) SM. Last game next week just go out and enjoy.

Picadors away at El Rancho didn’t do very well losing on all rinks.

VB 60(0) - 123(12) EL. Div C Conquistadors away to Emerald Isle Outlaws had a couple of good wins, a fair result from their final game. Shots, 65(4) - 93(8) EI. The Swingers were last to finish with an afternoon home game against Greenlands Cedars, they won on three rinks and also the long game. Shots, VB 87(8) - 79(4) G.

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Having played the course again last week it is worth providing our readers with an update.

The course still represents some of the best value for money in the area with 18 hole greens fees from an agent such as Costa Blanca Green Fee Services still only circa €41 each,including a shared buggy and that isn't available anywhere else locally in high season.

The greens are probably the best that I have seen and played on all year and the fairways are now 90% back to normal and have introduced definition between fairway and semi rough.

They are still working on some of the bunkers and some of the buggies have seen better days.

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were determined to take the shine off the Golds!!

The game was nip and tuck for the first half with the Golds giving as well as they were getting.

At the end the Geckos had achieved their revenge in bucket loads with a 10-2 win and shots of 11664. The victors were: Sylvia Rennie, Jean Turner, Jim Rennie 29-9; Viv Brown, Pat Ray, Brian Ray 28-7; Carole Donnellan, Les Turner, Den Birkett 31-13; Graham Richardson, Pat Emmett, Geoff Paylor 21-15. A great win for the Geckos.

In the penultimate game of the season 5th place Country Bowls Cubs had their work cut out against 3rd place La Marina Merlins in their away match on Friday afternoon.

Games flowed back and forth and the standard of bowling was exceptional.

The Cubs were hoping to take leave with some points in the bag and managed to win on 2 rinks giving them 4 points which was not too shabby a result for the newcomers to the league. The shots were 90 to 72 in La Marinas favour with the overall score being 8 - 4 to the home team.

Winning rinks were Joel Fernandez, Agnes Burke, Lynne Bryce and Chris Stevens, Craig Dyson, Andrew Bryce.

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El Plantio2 Golf Society Again a poor turnout of only 7 members necessitated the running of an individual Stableford competition rather than the usual team game.

Undoubted star of the day was Barry Walthall, who not only scored a handicap busting 37 points but also claimed one of the nearest the pin prizes.

Nearest the pins: Hole 2, Barry Walthall and Hole 4, David Swann.

Second place – Handicap 7, Alistair Douglas – 32 points First place – Handicap 16 – Barry Walthall - 37 points..

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

Anyone who wishes to play in the Society as a guest or join as a new member, contact David Swann on 865 779 983 or 648 476 752.

Picture from L to R: David Swann, Barry Walthall, Alistair Douglas.

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE

By Simone

“THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON

de Lacy

was as far as it needed to go with a great performance from Hugh, 98, 100 and 20-D10 for the match

Thursday 14th March Euronics Darts Men’s Pairs Semi’s and Finals Results

A big thanks to Sid Cross for doing all the chalking and officiating and to Dickie Hunt and Simone for keeping a record of the scores and results.

Thanks too to the host venue, Trinity Bar, Rioja Centre. Final thanks to all those that came to support and to the Paddy’s day hats that came in handy for wiping the board and Sid’s spillages! A great night with some very good darts.

The semi-finals of the competition consisted of a round robin, 501, Best of 5 comp as unfortunately one of the qualifying pairs from El Capitan could not make the date of the finals which had not been announced at the start of the competition.

So six good men and true representing the Jackals, El Capitan and The Hub Hyenas had a play-off to see the two pairs with the highest number of legs won go through to the finals which was best of 7.

Missing results from last week’s league Match:

Pair 1 was the infamous Alex Nikolov, sporting a rather fetching Peaky Blinder hat, and his Polish Chum Tomek PolskiDolski (who’s real surname I cannot remember let alone spell!).

These lads from the Hub faced father and son Eddie and Aroldas Klimonis from El Capitan, the latter of which were nearest the bull and first to throw. A calm start to the comp saw a couple of tons from Alex and a narrow miss on a two-dart out (T15-D20) from young Tom but is was Aroldas who did the business with 6-D20 to take the first leg.

Alex (100) and Tom (100, 16-D8) evened things up in leg 2 and despite a couple of 100’s and a 140 from Alex, the Lithuanian duo took legs 3 and 4 courtesy of Daddy Klimonis’ D20 and 15-D2, respectively.

Alex and Tom stayed on board to play pair number 3: Graham Solomons and Hugh Galloway of the Jackals and although warmed up, the Hub lads succumbed another 3-1 defeat, effectively eliminating themselves from the competition with no need to play the third round.

They did however get another 140 apiece, as did our Hugh, but

Torrevieja Ladies Darts Organisation Tuesday/Martes 12/03/2019. Week / Semana 9 El Balcon Chicas 5 - 4 Primadonnas Friendly's Chicas 3-6 Gap Ladies Wildcats at Macklins 5 - 4 Friendly's Temps Black Dog Ladies 5 - 4 Macklins Dolly Mixtures League Table Gap Ladies El Balcon Chicas Macklins Dolly Mixtures Black Dog Ladies Primadonnas Friendly's Temps Friendly Chicas Wildcats at Macklins

P 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

W 8 7 5 4 4 3 3 2

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L 1 2 4 5 5 6 6 7

Pts. 25 23 19 17 17 15 15 13

Hot Darts: Jane Barnes, Margaret Boden, Pamela Taylor 140, Ann Wharton 138, Gail Murray 134, Caroline Shepherd 133, Jane Barnes, Cynthia Jevons 132, Sharon Frain, Karen Millar, Anita Morfee 124, Sue Cam 121, Mitch Halliday, Margaret Boden 120, Patricia Woods 119, Eileen Rood 117, Sue Casey, Pamela Taylor, Anita Morfee 114, Pamela Taylor, Kathryn Morgan 112, Karen Millar, Annette Dobson 110, Marylyn Jackson 109 & 104, Bliss Wright 3 x 100, Beaty Powell 2 x 100, Mitch Halliday, Linda St Lawrence 100. 180’s and 171’s: Pamela Taylor 180, Simone de Lacy, Shirley Stephenson, Sue Casey 171. Least Darts:Sue Casey 21, Cynthia Jevons, Pamela Taylor, Bliss Wright 22.

Highest Checkouts: Kim Fickling 107, Lin Cousins 104, Lorraine McGrath 100. Bull Finish: Kim Fickling, Beaty Powell, Cynthia Jevons, Pat Woods, Annette Dobson, Mitch Halliday The committee had a 3 hour meeting on 13th March to discuss various league and competition issues and the minutes of this meeting will be emailed to all captains to pass on to their players.

Presentation night: Does anyone have any suggestions re booking someone for disco/karaoke? The one we had in mind is already booked for that night unfortunately.

Jaguars 4 – 8 Las Rosas.

Men’s Pairs Winners Hugh Galloway and Graham Solomons of The Jackals Grahams 5 x 100’s and quick finishes – D2, D7, D16 took the Jackals into the final.

The final was Jackals all the way with Graham scoring 140 with his first throw. El Cap were trailing 200 behind when Aroldas scored T20-T20-T19 (177) to bring them right back into contention. Alas for them, Hugh checked out on D4 to take leg 1.

In Leg 2, the wisdom of Solomons quickly brought the score down (81, 100, 95, 94) and again Hugh did the business, this time with D3 with very little opposition from the Klimoni. Another 140 and two ton plusses in Leg 3 from Graham got Hugh to striking distance again.

Aroldas narrowly missed out on a 122 finish scoring 82 but missing the D20 and Hugh got the Jackals their 3rd leg with D5. The 4th leg

Cadena Sunrise Bowling 13 March - Week 24 Alley Cats The Spares Sol Amigos S***T Happens Sunrise Colegias 999's

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

Alley Gators Strike Force The Bandits Pin Pals Pin Pushers Spare Bears

Top Performers Ladies High Game High Game Hcap High Series High Series Hcap

Sue Kenyon Sue Kenyon Sue Kenyon Sue Kenyon

183 228 488 623

Men High Game High Game Hcap High Series High Series Hcap

Gary Walsh Gary Walsh Gary Walsh Gary Walsh

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

P 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72

W 57 57 54 53 51 50 47 46 44 41 38 35

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

L 38 39 42 43 44 46 49 50 51 53 57 61

Tot 39564 40340 39874 39245 38954 39396 39296 39033 39039 38680 38615 38221

Ave 549 560 553 545 541 547 545 542 542 537 536 530

Pts 115 114 108 106 103 100 94 92 89 84 77 70

Player of the match for Jaguars was our Patty Poo Schofield who had the only singles win but what a win it was, checking out with D6 for the first leg and then a whopping 133 (57-60-D8) against John Spencer. She also got the finish (D3) in her pairs with Lelly Bear Eagles against David and Antonio. Denise Green got the Jags’ first leg in the 2nd triples with a first dart at D19 and Simone got the 2nd leg in the 3rd triples with D4.

Wendy Hayward got a 132, Sim and Lesley got 100 each and Pat had a 100 and 112 to add to that very impressive 133 out. Notable play from Las Rosas came from Jem Gledhill with a T17-D10 finish in the pairs and a score of 132 in his singles. John Boden was pretty handy on the check-outs, particularly his 9-D16 in his singles against Wendy.

Man of the Match goes to Terry Brindley who got the Bullies first leg with D6 in the triples and a great T20-T19-D9) 132 out in his singles against Lisa. A lovely night was had with the lads from Las Rosas of San Miguel.

Match and comp reports by Simone de Lacy

Carp-R-Us Fishing Carp-R-Us fished round four of their Spring Series at the El Bosquet complex.

The weather was excellent if a little cold at the start and a good days fishing was expected.

Unfortunately, the fish, in particular the carp, had other ideas and were reluctant to feed. First was Neil McBirnie with 9.70kg from peg 37 with Ian Brown second with 4.45kg from peg 35. Third was Steve Fell with 3.75kg (peg 26) just pipping Alan Smith who had 3.60kg (peg 33).

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

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Tiger Roll’s task to retain the Aintree Grand National VINTAGE CLOUDS ODDS SLASHED FROM 40-1 TO 12-1 Tiger Roll and Davy Russell on the way to victory in the Grand National at Aintree last year

The 172nd running of the Aintree Grand National beckons on April 6, with Gordon Elliott’s Tiger Roll, the 2018 winner, looking to become the first back-to-back Grand National winner since Red Rum won the race in 1973 and 1974.

"We want to win it again - but Tiger Roll has a very hard task with a lot more weight to carry," said cautious trainer Gordon Elliott, having been handicapped at 11st 1lb.

For safety reasons, the Grand National is capped at 40 horses going to post, with various declaration stages during February, March and April.

Elegant Escape (11st 4lb) trained by Colin Tizzard, a winner of the Welsh National, has been noted having been back down from 25-1 to 14-1.

Willie Mullins trained Rathvinden (10st 10lb) is a proven stayer having won over 4 miles and is amongst the leading fancies at 12-1.

Vintage Clouds, owned by three times National winner Trevor Hemmings, owner of Preston North End Football Club, carries a low mark of 10st, and has seen odds slashed from 40-1 to 12-1 in the run up to the

Merseyside showcase meeting.

Tony Martin trained Anibale Fly (11st 6lbs) owned by J.P. McManus, finished fourth in the 2018 National and is 16-1 in the betting.

Willie Mullins trained Pleasant Company (10st 11lb) runner up to Tiger Roll last year fares at 25-1 in the betting, a good value each way punt.

Hemmings also enters consistent chaser Lake View Lad, trained by Nicky Alexander, who features at 20-1 in the betting.

Gordon Elliott trained General Principle (10st) the winner of the 2018 Irish Grand National is a 25-1 shot for last year's National winning Irish stable.

One For Arthur (10st 10lb) trained by Lucinda Russell, the 2017 Grand National winner, will be the first horse to regain his title since Red Rum in 1977 - if he wins. *The Leader racing will bring you the latest news, with trainers and jockeys comments leading up to the 2019 Aintree Grand National on April 6.

Las Ramblas Golf Society

Gold Cat winners: Colin, Roger & Keven

SMGS at El Plantio. 13 March Thirty-nine members and two guests turned up to play a straightforward stableford competition at a course rarely visited these days by the society. It is quite likely that it may well not be visited at all next year unless it improves significantly over its condition on the day and charges a price reflecting the quality (all agree the layout design is great) of the course. Those who stayed away clearly knew something the majority didn’t. A front nine containing some very uneven painted (!!) greens, semi-rough made up of clumps of weed grasses that hid half of a ball settling on dirt, and large numbers of bare patches on fairways didn’t enthuse those attempting to create a half-decent round. However, more than half-decent rounds were put together by some. Miracles happen!! Keven Mitchell in Gold and Paddy Diskin in Silver both recorded 37 points, the latter taking the day’s best return on count back.

Sixteen members beat 30 points.

The day’s winning results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Bob Eyland (31 on CB), 3rd Wenche Westburg (32), 2nd Mike Jordan (33) and 1st Ken Flaherty (35) Silver Category: 4th Chris Wren (32), 3rd Steve Hart (33), 2nd Phil de Lacey (36) and 1st Paddy Diskin (37) Gold Category: 4th Bill Morrison (32), 3rd Roger Webb (33), 2nd Colin Smith (34) and 1st Keven Mitchell (37) Nearest the pins: Hole 7 Norman Cahill, Hole 9 Mick Roscoe , Hole 14 Colin Smith, Hole 18 John Mellor Abacus: Gary Beechey Best Guest: Dave Alderdice (33) Next week we will be at Alenda, the following week at Vistabella. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Tony Smale a call on 628 227 687.

Hola! and welcome to the Las Ramblas Golf Society report. This week we are kindly sponsored by that famous Peckham based, international conglomerate, Trotter’s Independent Traders!

Monday saw Bryan (Boycie) Neal together with Marleen (Marleen) Billen take the top spot in a ‘two ball better ball’ with 44 points. Crème de la menthe! Although a good score it still fell 9 points short of our record set by John (Dukey) Conway and Donna Campbell last year. In second place (on countback) were Rodney (Dave) Pulling and Mike (this time next year) Chapman.

It was noted that Terry Field (or should that be Tony Angelino) complained about the ‘gween, gween’ greens again.

Wednesday was round 3 (of 6) in our Eclectic ‘Joker’ Stableford competition. Scoring 8 points on the 7th hole, ‘Del Boy’ Chapman won the day with 44 points. Ménage a tois! Hot on his toes was Friedel Knebel with 42 followed by Rodney Pulling with 40 points. Three ‘2’s today of which Geoff (Arnie) Biggerstaff got two (another gold chain for Dee then!) It certainly didn’t help Uncle Albert (or should I say Alan Douglas) shaving off his beard as he had a very ‘sacre blue’ round today. Unfortunately there was no sign of Trigger (John) Dobson back at ‘The Nag’s Head’ as he had to leap into his ‘Capri Ghia’ for an airport run.

Heinz Lei arrived on Friday and obviously had the wrong sitcom in mind as he was wearing his ‘Don Estelle’ shorts. Playing a ‘Dusty Bin 3-2-1’ our winners, with 80 points, were Arnie Biggerstaff, Paul Brown, Pete Dunn and Olga (Raquel) Douglas. Nick (Micky Pearce) Campbell came close to hitting the group in front on a couple of occasions and had to be spoken to quite sternly by ‘Grandad’ Reg Akehurst whilst Nigel (Slater) Price was ready to throw the book at him. John Shervell took the day off from painting a Chinese takeaway but his team couldn’t manage much better than 5th place. Bain Marie!

Por ultimo, in the words of Paul Harvey ‘Golf is a game in which you yell four, shoot six and write down five’ Pues, hasta la semana que viene

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Spain U19s 2018 World Cup cricket star Connor looking ahead Pinatar Festival of Football LaMangaTorreCC's Connor Wood's has made a name for himself within four years of taking up cricket - having represented Spain in World Cup qualifying matches.

"I was introduced to cricket in 2015 and took a liking to the sport, joining the Torrevieja CC squad, aged 15," said Connor.

Following lengthy training sessions Connor quickly learned the techniques of batting - and the basics of playing cricket.

"It was bowling that I quickly took a liking to," said Connor.

After spending many hours on the practise field Connor managed to iron out his bowling action to

U.S.A. Women leave La Manga on a high Goals from Bell, Yates, Morris and Doms steered the USA Under 20 Women’s Football team to a 4-0 victory over their Swedish opponents at La Manga last week finishing their three-game competition on a high.

"Our performance was a great way to finish the event. I was really impressed with how much information the players took

a smooth pace; and today he is still learning new skills to throw into the bowling attack at LaMangaTorre CC. During his time at Torrevieja CC, Connor went on to become one of the main bowlers in 2016, and also being one of the leading wicket takers in 2017.

Connor, who plays for Alfas C.C. in friendly matches throughout the season, for pre-season warm-ups, made a big impact in 2018, taking a plethora of wickets, coming third place in the Annual SuperStars Competition.

"With constant training in the nets I feel my batting ability has been picking up dramatically - and

on-board and how they translated that into three meaningful games,” head coach Mark Carr said. “Playing quality opponents like Germany, France and Sweden will only make us better in the long run.

The USA got off to a fast start against Sweden, scoring in the 11th minute when midfielder Maya Doms found the head of defender Maycee Bell from a corner.

The U.S. added its second goal in the 30th minute through Yates while Doms and Morris netted after the break.

In their two other games the USA lost to both France and Germany 2-3

my aim is to push my way up the batting order in the near future," said Connor.

Internationally Connor has made appearances for the Spanish Academy U17 and Spanish Academy U19; and Spanish Select U25.

"I am only at a young age. There is a lot to look forward to in the coming years," said Connor, 19, who represented Spain in the U19 World Cup Qualifiers in 2018.

Pinatar Arena will be hosting international squads from 4 different continents in the coming week as 13 Under 20, Under 21 and Under 23 teams take part in the first edition of the Pinatar Arena Football Festival.

Admission to all 14 games is absolutely free and will take place in the main stadium starting with a 6pm kick off on Wednesday between France and Argentina Under 20’s.

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