The Cost Blanca Leader Newspaper - Edition 581, 10 August 2015

No 581

Monday, 10th August, 2015

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10,000 REVELLERS EXPECTED AT CARN AVAL XAIR O Thirty officers from the Policia Locale, plus a similar number of Medical and Proteccion Civil staff, were on hand last week to ensure the safety of the 7,500 antici-

pated partygoers thought to be attending the Campoamor Music festival, the 'Macrobotell贸n' which is held every year across from La Glea Beach, behind El Cortijo restaurant and riding school.

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In addition there were a further thirty municipal cleaning staff and vehicles used to scrub up the adjacent areas on Thursday morning as the ‘partied out’ revellers, many in traditional costume, made their way home, after a night of loud music and dance.

Despite cancellation of the event last year Mariola Rocamora, the councillor for festivities, having spent several hours with local organisers, gave her approval to the event saying that it met with all legal requirements.

“The company commissioned to organise the festival has all the necessary permits as well as liability insurance, fire cover, private insurance and cover for any emergency that might possibly arise” she said.

And so, as scheduled, in front of a specially erected mobile stage, the doors were opened at 10pm on Wednesday night.

As the music increased in volume so did the number of the partygoers, with numbers quickly surpassing the anticipated attendance.

This year glass bottles were banned from the event as a result of which there were far fewer problems than have been the case in the past. Although medical staff were on hand throughout the night, apart from a number of revellers suffering from alcohol intoxication and, as a result of the dimmed lighting and the current methods of dance, rather more struggling with ankle sprains, there was little to trouble the emergency services and

Monday, 10th August, 2015 for the most part, the night passed with little incident.

Mariola Rocamora said that the site had been surrounded by security fencing which confined the celebrants to the allocated area, one of the main objectives being to keep them away from the beach and the Campoamor residential areas.

But despite the lack of incident, and, other than a great deal of noise, the less than anticipated inconvenience to local residents, the night passed off with a reasonable degree of success.

As I walked around the area at 7.30 the following morning those many partygoers remaining were still in a cheerful mood as they drifted away while the municipal staff cleared up the tons of rubbish that they had left behind.

But not all local residents feel that such 'Macrobotellóns' are good for the Orihuela Costa, especially two such events within such a short space of time, the second being planned for La Zenia Boulevard this coming Wednesday.

Roman Jimenez says that the Orihuela Costa is a town lacking many facilities. There are not enough pólice, there is no library, despite it’s 30 000 residents, and only one SAMU ambulance on call during the summer.

So it is with a great deal of apprehension that he looks ahead to the La Zenia Music Festival which more than 10,000 youngsters are expected to attend.

The event will be held on the main La Zenia Boulevard car park starting at 7pm in the evening and last through to 7am on Thursday morning so Jimenez feels that the already chaotic traffic system will become even more overburdened by the arriving partygoers.

He says that there will be accidents and the people of Orihuela Costa will undoubtedly be without their one SAMU ambulance overnight, so obviously not a good night to fall ill!

LET’S GET THINGS GOING ON THE ORIHUELA COSTA

If you find a problem that you would like the Orihuela Costa authorities to deal with you must first of all make sure that they know about it.

You can do this by taking a photo of the offending item and sending it, with a short explanation, to email address:

residentes@orihuela.es.

We now have a new councillor for the coast, Sofia Alvarez, who lives amongst us on the Orihuela Costa, so let’s make sure that everyone is fully aware of any problems that need addressing, then there is no excuse!

The Policia Locale are overstretched already as is the coastal infrastructure that will not be able to cope with the additional 10,000 people expected to flock into the area.

“And what are the residents of the Orihuela Costa expected to gain from such events?” he asks. “Nothing at all. So my advice to everyone is to stay indoors an Wednesday night and do not drive.”

Jimenez says that the company organising the event is only 6 months old and does not have

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the expertise to handle such a major concert. Similarly he says that he fully expects many of the revellers to be high on drugs or intoxicated with alcohol and the police to have their hands completely full.

“I have no confidence in this Town Hall which constantly chooses to forget that residents of Orihuela Costa are also human beings with needs of their own and that we pay the taxes that keep the councillors and the municipal staff in jobs.”

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He warns, “Be careful on the day because I feel that the risks will be high but I do hope that I am wrong.”

A warning most certainly to heed, but in view of the lack of reported problems that arose at last week’s Campoamor Party I would like to think that those attending Carnaval Xairo next Wednesday night will enjoy themselves but will also respect the wishes of the local residents.

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Unions criticise lack of Hospital Care Plan Nursing staff will find themselves under particular pressure in the coming weeks

Another major medical union, Convergencia Estatal de MÊdicos y de Enfermería (CEMSATSE), has criticised the management company at Torrevieja Hospital for what they say is a "total lack of foresight" of the health facility’s planners and Human Resources staff when organising mediacal and nursing cover for the anticipated increase in patients that the hospital will inevitably meet during the holiday period.

Despite the warnings given by their representatives at least thirty beds generally used for unscheduled surgeries have been closed and as such places are currently far more limited than they should be for those many patients who might need to use the facility.

"There would appear to be no contingency plan for increased admissions, nor have additional staff been taken on to cover the most basic needs and few measures that have been taken are both been late and inadequate, with the constant addition and removal of just a handful of beds for convenience", said a CEMSATSE spokesperson.

The situation is especially demanding in the Maternal and Child units where it is difficult to forecast the number of beds that are needed at any given time.

The union says that its members have warned Human Resources about such a situation on sever-

al occasions, where services such as ER, ICU, Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Surgery must be adequately staffed.

They say that they remember the chaos last year when there was no replacement cover made for emergency room staff who were absent on holiday.

That situation was further aggravated by staff leave, and lack of cover, in the maternity unit where currently the service is again undermanned despite the additional workload.

On some nights there are as few as 2 doctors, two nurses and an auxiliary, on duty in the Accident and Emergency Department who are unable to deal with all the patients they are expected to treat, particularly when many of them are a life or death situation and in need of surgical resuscitation.

CEMSATSE added that it is only the tolerance of patients and the integrity of the medical professionals that ensures the situation does not spiral completely out of control. They say that management must urgently take into account their requests so that such demanding situations in the hospital are avoided and the staff can provide the sort of service that the general public deserve and of which the hospital can be proud.

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QUESADA LADIES CLUB The Annual General Meeting of the Quesada Ladies Club will be held at the Cooper’s Arms, Dona Pepa, on Tuesday 8th September 2015. This is for members only, and they will be admitted at the usual time of 2.30pm.

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THE CLUB opens its doors wide to charities

SMALL SCREEN Russian television is currently taking the Costa Blanca to its viewers at home as major a Russian production company is rolling programmes and reports on family tourism from the province and Benidorm. Last week the company filmed in Terra Mitica and in the Hotel Bali. As a storyline they are using the experiences of a Russian family that travels to the province to visit some friends who live on the Costa Blanca..

GUARDAMAR DOG BEACH The PSOE minority council in Guardamar made it clear last week that no decision on a beach specifically for dogs in the province has yet been made. The matter is still under study and will certainly not open this summer.

The Councillor for Beaches, Ana Martinez, explain that, first, she must adapt the ordinance to change the use of the beach which won’t be prepared before September, and at this stage no decision on the exact location of the dog beach has yet been made.

FOLLOWING GREECE Spain could become like Greece if the same austerity policies are imposed on the country, former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis said in an interview published Sunday. Spaniards need to look at their own economic and social situation and based on that evaluate what their country needs, independently of what happens in Greece or wherever," he told El Pais newspaper. "The danger of becoming Greece is always there and it will become reality if the same mistakes that were imposed on Greece are repeated," he added.

After the success of the July program, the Monte Victoria Commercial Center, in La Marina Urbanization, are launching the new program of free activities for the month of August.

Marina urbanization.

Why not go along and join in at the centre where the family, children and adults can have fun every evening. It is located opposite the health centre and the police station on the La

The adults can have fun too with the latin dance or zumba workshops, and the fantastic batucada group.

Bouncy castles, balloon art and Disney's characters, will all be there to entertain the children when the sun sets.

A great way to spend the evenings after you come away from the beach.

NO HOLIDAY FOR STUDIO32 THEATRE COMPANY Despite the heat of July and August Studio32 principle actors are busy learning their lines for the pantomime Dick Whittington ready to be as proficient as possible when they are joined by the rest of the cast at the beginning of September for rehearsals.

Remember there are still openings for new members especially men and children to join us in September when tickets will be available for show dates of November 12th 13th and 14th.

The Club in Quesada whilst always open to charity events has recently had no less than 3 events in 4 days!

Starting with a Fashion Show and Ladies Pamper Day and then an evening peformance by Stevie Spit followed by a fun day on Friday organised by Nicola Etheridge and Suzi Cooper with a Free to Enter Draw sponsored by local estate agent Spanish Life Properties sl and Blacktower Financial Management Group.

Pam Donovan and Glynis Chapman visitors to The Club on Friday 31st July are pictured here with Dave Diggle from Blacktower doing his version of Harry Worth!

The Club always well known for entertainment and very popular artists will now be hosting even more daytime events, coming up on Tuesday 18th August is an Afternoon of Clairvoyance with Alison Wynne-Ryder the Quirky Medium 12.00 midday until 6.00p.m.

Tickets for this event are €10 and Alison will also have a few slots for one to one readings - email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk for full details and to reserve a ticket.

A selection of tempting snacks and lunches will be available during the day. In the future there are plans for a whole range of events including a Magic Show, Afternoon Tea, Art Competition, Casino Night, and a BIG 50% OFF Sale Fashion Show in October.

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Fill your lungs with Torrevieja Pipes and Drums

Spain asks for Gibraltar discussions The State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ignacio Ybáñez, has told the United Kingdom that Spain's is ready to re-launch the ad-hoc regional cooperation mechanism in Gibraltar. ?This mechanism would be implemented through a series of informal meetings at a technical level to exchange information and best practices in an attempt to improve regional cooperation on issues of mutual interest, and not to get involved in issues of sovereignty or jurisdiction.

The implementation of this mechanism would offer an opportunity to improve trust and understanding in an endeavour to improve neighbourly relations.

The talks would include participation from Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as from the local authorities in Gibraltar, the Regional Government of Andalusia and the Association of Councils of Gibraltar. The European Commission would be invited to take part as an observer.

The re-launch of this mechanism comes within the framework of the new institutional panorama subsequent to the latest regional and local elections, following the constitution of the Regional Government of Andalusia and the various local councils, and after electing a new president of the Association of Councils of Gibraltar.

Piper John has been performing with the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums for some years now and is one of the stalwarts of the Pipes Division.

This picture was taken whilst performing at one of the several where we proudly support the Royal British Legion.

Dates and venues of our performances can be found on

the website, www.torreviejapipesanddrums.com On Monday and Wednesday mornings the band practices at Hoggies Bar on La Siesta Urbanisation, just off the Torrevieja/Crevillente road.

Come along and listen, or maybe try your hand – and lungs!

For more information, call either John, on 663 44 6892, or Tony on 677 782 614.

Royal couple to visit USA in September The King and Queen of Spain will make an official trip to the United States from 14 to 18 September.

During the visit they will be accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, José Manuel García-Margallo.

The visit is part of a royal trip to the U.S. that will also take King Felipe and Queen Letizia to Miami and St. Augustine, Fla. Of course the king is no stranger to North America having spent two years studying for a Masters degree in International Relations at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Previously he had spent a year at Lakefield College School in Canada as a youth.

"Their visit reinforces the strong and enduring ties between the American

and Spanish people," a government spokesman said.

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ By Barrie Mahoney 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.

The Robinson Crusoe Experience Islands have always fascinated me, and I also love a good story, which is probably why one in particular sticks in my mind. That book is Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, which was first published in 1719. It is the story of a castaway who spends thirty years on a remote tropical island. It is hardly a carefree holiday for the poor man, since Crusoe has to contend with mutineers, captives and cannibals before he is finally rescued.

The exact location of Robinson's Crusoe's island has always been a bit of a mystery, with many saying that the story is based on an island off Chile, some refer to Fiji, whilst others believe that a tiny Canary Island was the setting. I have even read an account that claims it was based in Cornwall. Initially, readers thought that the book was an autobiography, but it was later discovered that the story was based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish castaway, who lived for four years on the Pacific Island called ‘Más a Tierra', which is now part of Chile.

To add to the confusion, the country's tourism chiefs cleverly changed the name to Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966. No doubt Defoe intended the book to be just a good story and not an exact account of a real life incident, and so I guess the location is really one based within the reader's imagination.

Personally, I like to think it is the Island of La Graciosa, a small Canary island, just a short ferry ride off the coast of the island of Lanzarote.

Most of the island's current visitors are those from neighbouring Canary Islands and Spanish holidaymakers.

La Graciosa, and 'Gracious' it certainly is, is a small, volcanic island, and one of the very few places where there are no tarmac roads, just white sandy tracks; to use the old cliché, it is just like stepping back in time. The island and nearby islets form part of the Chinijo Archipelago Marine Reserve, which is the largest marine reserve in Europe, as well as being an area of exceptional landscape value and beauty.

Motor vehicles are strictly prohibited on La Graciosa, other than a few special purpose vehicles. The island has a small community of around 700 people living there, supplemented by a steady stream of day-trippers. There are few shops, and even fewer restaurants. Indeed, in typical post World Financial Crash fashion, only bank closed several years ago. It is not an island to visit if your main interest is shopping and nightlife. However, if you like visiting beautiful deserted beaches, walking, cycling and admiring breath-taking views, this little treasure could be just the thing to help blow away the stress accumulated from the outside world.

I doubt that many will find their ‘Man Friday’ on the island, since the

The Island of La Graciosa, thought by some to be that featured in Robinson Crusoe

nightlife is pretty poor, and the cannibals left long ago. However, if you do visit one day, I am certain that it will be a visit to remember.

Now, do please keep all this information quiet, because the island really is a well-kept secret, and we don't want too many to know about it, do we? Meanwhile, do dig out that old copy of Robinson Crusoe.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Escape to the Sun’ (ISBN: 9780957544444). Available as paperback, Kindle and iBooks. iPhone/iPad and Android Apps: ExpatInfo, CanaryIsle and CanaryGay now available. © Barrie Mahoney

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El Mojon Association demand beach improvements

The Association of El Mojon Residents wants the Pilar de la Horadada Council to take steps to address some of the shortcomings of El Mojon beach that separates the municipality pilareño and the Murcia town of San Pedro del Pinatar which they say are both urgent and long overdue.

The group, chaired by Nicolas Navarro, presented a formal list of demands to the council. It was generated as a result of discussions with both full time residents of the resort and property owners who holiday in the village during the summer.

Many of the requirements are as a result, they say, of the state of the beach, which

demands is for the installation of a temporary bridge to facilitate the transition of holidaymakers to the bathing area.

The association believes that the current condition of the beach does not meet the necessary conditions necessary for the enjoyment of visitors; they say in the letter that "it is in an especially poor state, with abundant algae that is not collected, stagnant water that causes nasty odours and mosquito infestations."

They also ask that two footpaths, recently withdrawn, are both reinstated. Another complaint raised is in respect of the litter bins which they ask to be relocated in other

The Association presented a formal list of demands to the Pilar council

40% of cruise ship passengers unable to recover IVA

Navarro insists is in an extremely poor condition. Much of the beach is now missing following earlier storms so one of the

parts of the municipality so that smells are gone. Navarro said that the additional influx of summer residents also justifies an increased police presence and a better cleaning schedule by municipal staff.

In Spain, 40% of non-EU cruise passengers do not recover the VAT on their purchases because there is no way to deal with the refund right at the port, according to international Tax Free operator Global Blue. This points to the big business involved in this market which brought in some 1.5 billion Euros to Spain last year.

These non-EU tourists who, before leaving Spain, must have their receipts – known as Tax Free Forms – stamped in order to get a tax refund, find that they cannot easily process them in the port facilities but must go to the airport, where there are queues and insufficient information provided.

Because of this, up to one in four non-EU cruiser passengers return home without the tax refund, i.e. twice as many as other non-EU tourists.

For Global Blue, which processes more than 35 million tax refunds every year, overcoming administrative

obstacles like this one would help make Spain a really attractive destination for the more profitable cruise passengers.

Providing a shopping experience that meets their expectations will help add not only volume but also quality to Spain’s tourism. In this area, data from Global Blue shows that non-EU visitors are the 'candy' for the tourism industry because of their high spending level.

Specifically, they brought 1.5 billion Euros to the country last year, with Asians being the most profitable with an average ticket purchase of approximately 1,000 Euros, followed by the Russians with 535 Euros.

At the time when technology rules, Global Blue is making a firm move to digitize and facilitate the VAT refund process, as happens in other European countries. www.tourism-review.com

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Council promise to resolve deficiencies with Coastal cleaning

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he Federation of Orihuela Costa (FAOC) met last Friday with the mayor of Beaches and international residents, Sofia Alvarez, and the new Head of Urban Cleanliness, Noelia Grao, putting to them the many complaints that are repeatedly brought up by the residents of the coast.

In a statement the spokesman of the group, Thomas Moreno, said that they wanted to highlight "the sorry state of neglect and filth that residents and holidaymakers have to regularly endure in the area," and to make the point they handed over a report listing 45 proposals that are needed to improve Cabo Roig, Campoamor and Aguamarina.

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Many of the grievances revolve around the lack of cleanliness, “but there are other demands,” he said, from the thousands of people who either reside permanently on the coast or the tourists who choose it as a destination for their holidays.

Speaking about the lack of cleanliness Moreno said that "dirt prevails throughout the area, especially near the large stores run by the Chinese" where rubbish is left lying around, and where the pavements and roads are always filthy in the absence of the necessary water pressure cleaning. " “That same lack of cleanliness is evident in other areas, which need to be cleaned far more often than is presently the case, and where the rubbish bins also need to be thoroughly cleaned to avoid foul odors, especially with the summer heat."

He also criticised the lack of regular fumigation, pests, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents which are attracted by the rubbish lying around in the streets and which pose health problems to local residents.

The question of pruning the area’s palm trees was also raised with Moreno saying that regular attention to the palms “leaves much to be desired, and as they have failed to adequately treat the infestation of el picudo o el barrenillo de los pinos (the weevil and borer pines), the council is responsible for the death of many trees."

There does seem to be more of a presence of cleaning equipment on the coast than there has been for some while.

He also cited the many complaints registered by the association about noise and litter in parks and along promenades, and the insufficient number of police officers, which result in daily criticism from residents.

The Association also warned that the coastal footpath at Cala Capitan still inoperative for the third consecutive year where there is a "very real landslide hazard and risk to users," although Councillor Alvarez explained that improvements will be address when the summer season ends.

Similarly he said that the cleaning and better maintenance of approaches to beaches could be improved, while he warned about the poor condition of many footbaths on the beaches themselves and the fact that they are often inoperative. He also told the councillors about the large amoung of broken glass, plastic and garbage that accumulates in the rocky coastal fronts like Aguamarina.

The federation spokesman maintained that the Orihuela Coast "continues to suffer from a huge lack of investment in infrastructure" and that it is necessary to address the pavements and road surfaces in many streets, inadequate lighting 'and road traffic markings which has not been renewed for many years as a result of which zebra crossings and junctions are invisible with the risks to both pedestrians and to road traffic.”

The councillor for Urban Cleanliness, Noelia Grao, said that since coming to power she has increased the number of cleaning staff working on the beaches by ten people and she is aware that the current PP government wants to find a model of management which will, in future, pay more attention to the needs of residents the coast.

Celebrating 8 years in Quesada

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t is hard to believe that it has been 8 years since Mulberry’s was first featured on TV. Since appearing on the hit BBC series Living in the Sun, Mulberry’s has built up a fantastic reputation. The restaurant’s loyal clientele has grown year on year and it is not difficult to see why. The incredibly popular restaurant, just a stone’s throw from the famous ‘Arches’ in Quesada, offers a stylish and relaxed dining experience. Its intimate bistro atmosphere offers diners the option to eat in the Parisian style dining room, or on the ambient lit terrace. The menu is also impressive. Diners can tantalise their taste buds with something different with imaginative and innovative dishes on offer, combining new and stimulating international flavours – and each dish is as delicious as the next. Mulberry´s is one of the very few restaurants in the region to make fresh food to order, using high quality locally and internationally sourced ingredients. With the open plan kitchen you can even watch the chefs as they prepare your food to the highest standards. Menus are constantly evolving and feature starters such as Mediterranean brochettes, or their sweet chilli chicken salad with toasted nuts and fresh coriander. Main courses include El Burrito Grande, mixed poppers and char grilled chicken or vegetable wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with rice and homemade salsa, sour cream and salad. Another thing Mulberry´s really prides themselves on are their steaks, offering sirloin and rump steaks, cooked to your liking and served with homemade chips or mash, seasonal fresh vegetables and a selection of sauces. We also recommend the lamb and the selection of fresh fish, also

the pizzas are certainly worth a mention, as you can make up your own from a huge selection of toppings. Also on offer is a great selection of vegetarian dishes, including a lovely Thai vegetable curry. With the warmth of the friendly staff, the affordable prices and the great atmosphere, Mulberry’s really is a rare find. Mulberry´s II is now open in Urb La Marina – they have just celebrated 2 years in La Marina- with the same fantastic menu as the original Mulberry´s I in Ciudad Quesada.

Mulberry's Restaurant in Quesada is located near the petrol station and not far from the arches. The menu is Bistro style in an inside & covered outside eating area.

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Hail devastates crops in 11 Alicante towns

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HE HAIL STORMS seen last weekend left a trail of destruction to the north of Alicante, inland from Benidorm, where, according to la asociación Jóvenes Agricultores (the Young Farmers association), 70% of its members’ crops of grapes, almonds, olives and summer fruits, were destroyed, in eleven municipalities.

They described the situation as serious even before the latest devastation saying that local farmers had already been punished by the widespread lack of rain over the past two years, the problems of low prices and their increased operating costs.

Most of the damage was caused by the egg-sized hail in a period of just ten minutes also effecting damage to cars, the agricultural infrastructure,

machinery, warehouse buildings, property and many other smaller plantations, particularly at the Beneixama epicentre.

Other villages and towns where the agriculture sector was badly affected included the municipalities of Villena, Camp de Mirra, Alfafara, Agres, Bocairent, Muro de Alcoi, Alcocer de Planes, Gaianes and Planes.

There was also a short and intense storm a week earlier in Villena, El Pinos, El Mañán (Monóvar) and Biar after which the Union estimated a 30% loss in local olive and almond groves grove as well as an unquantified loss of fruit.

Eladio Aniorte, a spokesman for Asaja, the Young Farmers Union, said that what is more

worrying is the damage caused you young plants, which will inevitably lead to future declines in the coming seasons.

He said that the situation in the areas concerned is "as bleak as he can ever remember". "This is one of the most aggressive hail-storms in memory and my members now desperately need assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture. A large number of farmers are inadequately insured because of the high cost of premiums and now there are far too many who are left without any support to deal with their terrible losses."

Cleaning up the villages A total of 104 unemployed residents formerly working in the agricultural sector have recently completed a project involving cleaning

and clearing up the rubbish in rural villages and green areas within the municipality.

Councillor for Employment, Victor Valverde, said they had been employed thanks to a subsidy, 353,800 euros from the Valencian Government.

He says that some of the work was carried out on the coast....in which case Councillor, if they have done an equally good job in the villages, I would suggest you’ve been robbed!

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Pitt and Jolie to purchase entire island of Gaia, Greece for $4.7m - thwarting Los Montesinos move? By ANDREW ATKINSON BRAD Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly planning to purchase the entire island of Gaia in Greece - for $4.7m - that could thwart a possible house purchase in Spain. *SkyNews initially reported in 2013 that Hollywood star actors Pitt and Jolie visited Los Montesinos, Alicante, having boarded a private jet to fly to Murcia airport, and were driven to the Vega Baja small town to look at property.

I followed-up the story in June - and the national and local Spanish media picked up the baton - which received huge publicity.

PITT and Jolie with their children reportedly taken in Los Montesinos

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LOS MONTESINOS POLICING Los Montesinos Popular Party leaders have expressed their satisfaction with the PSOE Government team decision to reinstate the overnight patrols provided in the town by the Policia Locale. In welcoming the move a spokesman said "We hope that from the council does not place the safety of Montesineros in danger again with their austerity measures. There are other, far less important areas where they could be making savings if they really want to.”

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As a result Los Montesinos was certainly put on the 'world map'.

Pitt and Jolie had allegedly been looking at a multi-million euro property - set in acres of land - on the outskirts of the town.

The owner of BarCharley, situated in Los Montesinos square, overlooked by the Church and picturesque bell tower, told me that Spain's national television network, TVE, had been in contact with him.

"I received a call from TVE asking if I had seen Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie," he said.

"Unfortunately I haven't seen them," he added Despite no sightings of Pitt and Jolie, talk continues unabatedly, with one resident telling me that Brad Pitt was looking to purchase land to build a house at La Marquesa.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 10TH TO 16TH AUGUST 10 August 2001: Hamiltons condemn 'sex assault' arrest Former Conservative MP Neil Hamilton and wife Christine have strenuously denied allegations they carried out a serious sexual assault. The couple have been released "pending further investigations" following five hours at Barkingside police station Essex.

11 August 1982: Krays let out for mother's funeral The notorious East End gangsters Ronnie and Reggie Kray have been allowed out of prison for their mother's funeral. Violet Kray, 72, died of cancer last week.

12 August 1964: Great Train Robber escapes from jail A massive manhunt is underway across Britain after one of the so-called Great Train Robbers escaped from Winson Green Prison in Birmingham. Charlie Wilson, 32, was apparently freed by a gang of three men who broke into the jail in the early hours of the morning.

13 August 1961: Berliners wake to divided city Troops in East Germany have sealed the border between East and West Berlin, shutting off the escape route for thousands from the East. Barbed wire fences up to six feet high were put up overnight, and Berliners woke to find themselves living in a divided city.

14 August 1980: Shipyard Poles strike for their rights Shipyard workers in Gdansk, Poland, have staged a successful strike in protest over the dismissal of militant crane driver Anna Walentinowicz. The strike at the Lenin shipyard is seen as part of a growing campaign to gain political freedoms and to improve economic conditions.

15 August 1945: Allied nations celebrate VJ Day Japan has surrendered to the Allies after almost six years of war. There is joy and celebration around the world and 15 August has been declared Victory in Japan day. The end of war will be marked by two-day holidays in the UK, the USAand Australia.

16 August 2003: 'War criminal' Idi Amin dies The notorious former Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin, has died in exile in Saudi Arabia. He had been in a coma at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the city of Jeddah since 18 July. A hospital spokesman said he died of multiple organ failure.

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Spain could be heading for constitutional tension after Catalonian President, Artur Mas, signed a decree on Monday clearing the way for elections on the September 27 – ahead of a Spanish general election due by the end of the year. Separatist leaders, who include Mas, say if they make up a majority after the poll then they will launch a bid for independence. Meanwhile during a speech in Madrid Prime Minister Rajoy lambasted the plans for a vote saying that he would not allow anyone to break up Spain or to derail the economic recovery. “Nobody is going to turn the citizens of Catalonia into foreigners in their own country,” he said.

Films in English AT PILAR CINEMA FILMS SHOWING THIS WEEK IN ENGLISH PILAR DE LA HORADADA CINEMA For more information about the cinema in Pilar, see: cinemapilar.blogspot.com.es www.facebook/cinemapilar The cinema needs your support so why not go along and enjoy a night watching a feature film in English THE FILM:

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Cast: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro Genre: Drama | Romantic Comedy Nicky Spurgeon is an extremely accomplished con man who takes an amateur con artist, Jess, under his wing. Nicky and Jess become romantically involved, and with Nicky's profession of being a liar and a cheater for a living, he realizes that deception and love are things that don't go together. They split, only to see each other three years later... And things get messy.

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Family left high and dry by Goldcar K elly Harbour and her family were left stranded by hire car company Goldcar for 5 days as a result of being given a faulty car by their staff at Murcia Airport.

A 900 euro deposit and 102 euro for a full tank of fuel (whatever happened to those falling oil prices) gave them just 4 days of trouble free motoring following which a fault cropped up with the airconditioning system, not ideal in the current heat.

Goldcar’s answer was for the family to return the car to Murcia but, holidaying over an hour’s drive from the airport, and with two young children, one autistic, and of course without any form of airconditioning that particular solution was far from reasonable so the Harbour family declined the offer and soldiered on with the existing car, but the problems were not to end there!

Four more days elapsed and the car developed a major oil leak. Once again the Goldcar staff told Kelly to return the car to Murcia Airport. “They really didn’t care about the predicament we were in” she said. “They simply refused to offer any further help”.

“Fortunately my Spanish speaking husband then got involved but Goldcar’s only resolution was to send a tow truck, for which we would have to pay a further 110 euro.”

On looking at the car the Grua employee agreed with our diagnosis but wouldn’t take the car as Kelly and her husband refused to make the payment. They did, however, drive the car themselves to a local garage.

Kelly continues “ the mechanic condemned the car and said it was not fit for purpose, it was dangerous to drive and he would not let it back on the road! He said exactly the same to Goldcar and what did they do? Nothing! They told us again to get a taxi back to the airport to get another car at a cost of 100 euro. Had we done so I have no doubt that the company would have then charged us for another full tank of petrol at 102 euro for the new car.”

Hearing of their plight The Leader then spoke to staff at the Spanish Headquarters in Madrid following which Goldcar called the family offering to pay for a taxi to Murcia Airport for them to pick up another car. However, as they were leaving Spain on the following day they decided to decline the offer.

Goldcar then offered to pay for a taxi to take the family back to the airport to meet their flight, which they of course accepted. In addition they also contacted Kelly confirming that the car was indeed faulty, offering to refund the left over fuel and the remaining days car hire charge.

MOTHER JAILED A Spanish woman who threw her newborn baby out of a window has been jailed for 4 years after being found guilty of attempted murder. The 37-yearold had secretly given birth to the baby girl on Christmas Eve in a flat she shared with her parents. A Madrid court heard that the woman, who has a “moderate mental disability”, cut the umbilical cord and tossed it out of the ground-floor window onto a courtyard, a fall of around six feet. The woman was discovered covered in blood and was taken to hospital. Some hours later, her mother found the baby on the courtyard floor and called the emergency services.

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“As we were unable to get back to Murcia Airport we were left stranded without a car, no way of getting back to our villa, no way of getting to the shops to get supplies.”

Kelly says “ I guess I am going have to accept this as I doubt I will get any further, despite them leaving us stranded for 5 days, and spoiling our holiday. I think they should be compensating me for that too as well as the phone calls I had to make. One thing is for sure, I have let everyone know that I will not be booking with them again!

Needless to say the Harbour family are extremely disappointed at the service provided

by Goldcar and have vowed never to use the company again. Follow up emails sent to the office were ignored leaving the family without any form of transport for the remainder of their holiday.

The Leader will continue to follow up Kelly’s complaint with Goldcar in the hope that they will do the decent thing. So come on Goldcar, you completely ruined the families holiday that they had worked for the last year to afford so, at the very least, they should be offered some form of financial compensation.

“My husband told Goldcar that we had no means of getting to the airport but they simply didn't care. They said that this was the only option.”

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The ruling conservative Popular Party has taken a clear lead over rivals in a fragmented political landscape 4 months before a general election but looks set to fall far short of a majority to govern alone. An opinion poll showed the PP with 28.2 percent support ahead of the opposition Socialists (PSOE) on 24.9, both up from the last poll published in May, while the leftist Podemos movement and the centrist Ciudadanos lost ground on 15.7 and 11.1 % respectively.

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‘Spicy Bites’ A welcome new addition to

THE CITRUS CENTRE

SWEEPING THE ORIHUELA COSTA CLEAN Dear Editor, First of all I would welcome the new Councillor to the position.

Could I suggest that they set up an automatic reply as with this no one knows if their email has been received. Most people on the Costa are quite understandably very cynical of all politicians on the Orihuela council.

Unfortunately our new councillor has started like her predecessors by blaming the other parties. She says in the Leader "It is something that has got gradually worse over the last 4 years". It has always been bad with Orihuela Costa being treated like second class citizens. She also makes much of living on the Costa, Monica Lorente, also claimed this and she was an absolute disgrace and lucky not to be in jail.

Again the same PP party as our new councillor. It is early days but it is not necessary to submit photos to show, anyone can spend 5 minutes on the Costa to see it is filthy, with no facilities for old or young. Building has been allowed to start again with absolutely no thought about the woefully inadequate infrastructure. Around La Zenia Boulevard is a nightmare. Everything can be improved however corrupt politicians totally disregarded the entire area. Time will tell.

Regards, Ian Fairburn

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here is a new addition to the Citrus Centre – Spicy Bites !

Many of you may well remember Ranis – well Spicy Bites is now the new Ranis.

Spicy Bites has been open just over 8 months and in that very short time – they have established a regular and loyal clientele. . That just might have something to do with the big smile you get on arriving, the pleasant surroundings or the excellent value for money that the dining experience Spicy Bites brings you. Everything you eat in Spicy Bites is freshly cooked using traditional spices and recipes. The flavours are awesome and make your mouth “zing” as an explosion of different flavours takes place in your mouth. All the sauces used in the recipes are prepared fresh - they are not out of a jar. For this reason every item on the menu can be ordered mild, medium or hot.

The menu is vast, with a good description of all the dishes.

The popadoms come with four different sauces and give you an appetizer of what is to come. Every Monday there is they serve a freshly cooked buffet – this is an ideal opportunity to taste so many different flavours that you wouldn’t ordinarily try – if you are anything like myself this is an

opportunity to venture from the same same old Korma to something hotter and spicier !!

The all you can eat buffet is every Monday and costs just 9.95 Euro for an adult and 7.95 Euro per child.

So why don’t you treat yourself to a beautiful, freshly cooked Indian this Summer and call in at Spicy Bites, Citrus Centre.

CALL 966 931 201 / 600 662 561 and start the journey into the wealth of Indian food.

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RENEWAL OF EUROPEAN DRIVING LICENSES

YARIS HYBRID: Double the choice with new Active and Sport from Toyota

EU driving licenses are valid for driving throughout the Spanish territory. The renewal of EU driving licenses requires the holder to undergo psychometric aptitude tests and be legally resident in Spain.

Owning a new Toyota Hybrid becomes easier than ever before with two new models joining the Yaris Hybrid line-up. The addition of Active and Sport versions means there’s now a hybrid in all four grades in Toyota’s top-selling supermini range.

Active becomes the new entry point to Toyota’s clean, efficient and super-smooth hybrid technology. The five-door hatch

comes equipped with dual-zone climate control, trip computer, power front windows and a split-folding rear seats.

What also comes as standard is the quiet and refined Toyota hybrid experience together with 75g/km CO2 emissions and official combined cycle fuel economy of 85.6mpg.

The low emissions mean no annual road tax (VED) to pay and, for London drivers, exemption from the congestion charge.

The Sport cuts a sharper dash with rear privacy glass, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler and a rear pillar treatment that creates a floating roof effect. Other key features include climate control, power windows all round and

the Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system with DAB radio, Bluetooth, touchscreen control and rear view camera. An optional Skyview panoramic roof can also be specified (£550).

Using the larger alloy wheel brings a modest change in the benchmark figures to 82g/km and 78.5mpg but Yaris Hybrid Sport retains the benefit of zero road tax.

Pricing and launch offers The new Yaris Hybrid Active is launched with an on-the-road price tag of £14,995, including a special £300 introductory customer saving. Yaris Hybrid Sport is priced at £16,695.

Both models are made highly affordable with attractive AccessToyota PCP deals. The new Active model is available through an AccessToyota PCP arrangement at 4.9 per cent APR. The Yaris Hybrid Sport can be obtained with £900 finance deposit allowance and nought per cent APR.

WHO NEEDS TO RENEW? The latest EU Directive 2006/126/CE states that holders of EU driving licenses that have expired or are about to expire need to renew their license.

Holders of EU driving licenses that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years for Group 1 (AM, A1, A2, A, B & BE) or valid for 5 years or more for Group 2 (BTP, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE) need to renew their license providing they have been legally resident in Spain for 2 years since 19th January 2013.

TWO EXAMPLES EU license holders that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain before or up to 19th January 2013, should renew their driving license from 19th January 2015.

EU license holders that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain since 6th June 2014, should renew their driving license from 6th June 2016.

HOW TO RENEW This can be done in the local office of the Spanish Traffic Department, by calling 060 and making an appointment, or online at www.dgt.es DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Official application form (available from local Spanish Traffic Dept. or download from www.dgt.es) Proof of identity and residency EU driving license. Original and a photocopy Results from psychometric aptitude tests from recognised and authorised centre A recent photograph 32mm x 26mm IN THE INTERESTS OF ROAD SAFETY These procedures have been implemented to comply with driving license regulations (Directive 2006/126/CE) in an effort to help increase road safety in general. Countries of the European Union have a single driving license for all 28 members, in a drive to harmonise the more than 110 different types of driving licenses currently in circulation.

We hope the information provided here is of interest.

If you would like to contact Linea Directa please call:

902-123-139 More information on Linea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com

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One of the world’s most popular capitals MADRID WAS NOT ALWAYS SPAIN’S CAPITAL CITY. In medieval Spain this honour fell to Toledo. It was in June 1561 that Philip II moved the court from Toledo to the fast growing city of Madrid. At that time the city had a population of some 30,000 inhabitants. Philip II had the good fortune to reign over Spain just as the wealth from the recently conquered south American continent was filling the royal coffers. Philip was charged with the task of building a suitable burial place for his father. The notorious Charles V of Austria (1st of Spain). Who whilst still in his late fifties had surrendered the crown to his son with this condition attached. A site was chosen at El Escorial (meaning the slag heap), which was from that date on to become the burial place of almost every Spanish king ,queen, royal consort ,and their children both legitimate and illegitimate. The monastery of San Lorenzo built by King Philip at that site still serves as the Royal Burial place .This huge monastery with its 2,000 windows sits in the shadow of the impressive Guadarrama mountain range. The small town of El Escoral which has sprung up around the monastery, sits amongst

green fields. A sense of history fills it cobbled streets. Tasteful architecture continually reminds us of the presence of hundreds of royal personages from earlier, and often more troubled times than our own. Each of these departedroyals having left us with a memory of the part they played in the progress towards a modern European nation. A visit to the monastery fills you with wonder at the incredible skills of medieval builders and stone masons.

Coming back to Madrid. We find a pleasing combination of old and new in this thriving city which sits right in the heart of Spain. Here you have the RoyalPalace which has been home to these many generations of royals. Treasure troves of some of the finest art exhibitions in the world can be found in the ReinaSofiaMuseum, the Thyssen museum, and undoubtedly one of the most famous museums in the world –The Prado. The naval museum helps us to relive the story of the Spanish Armada, the national Archaeological museum exhibits evidence of mans development in Spain.

Famous statues such as the Cibeles fountain and the gates of Alcala adorn wide Spain’s Royal burial site - EL ESCORIAL

sweeping avenues. Parks filled with flowers and trees are to be found throughout the city. The cream of these being the Buen Retiro which is built round a boating lake. .And of course Real Madrid, arguably the most successful club team in football history have their ground here. Top name shops and top theatre shows are always on offer in Madrid .Eating out is a pleasure with so many good restaurants to choose from. Sitting in the

social hub of Madrid’s huge Plaza Mayor with the sounds, sights and smells of a large lively and buzzing Madrid is a memory to cherish forever.

Staying a 3* City centre hotel and including an excursion to Escorial 4 days Sept 14-17 for only 199€.

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BUILDING COLLAPSE A four-storey apartment building in Madrid has collapsed just hours after firefighters evacuated residents. Occupants heard creaking at 4am and reported cracks in the 1960s building in Carabanchel.

No injuries have been reported but some are being treated for panic attacks. Emergency services said that the poor condition of the foundations was to blame for the cracks.

SUITCASE DEATH A Moroccan man is said to have suffocated after stowing away in a suitcase for a ferry crossing to Almeria in Spain. The 27-year-old was found in the boot of a car, which arrived from Melilla – a Spanish enclave in North Africa.

The owner of the vehicle, the dead man’s brother, has been arrested, according to government officials. He reportedly raised the alarm about the stowaway’s condition when the ferry docked.

Emergency services were unable to revive him. The death in Almeria comes as Europe faces a migrant crisis. Many are fleeing poverty and violence in the Middle East and Africa.

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So far not so good for new Orihuela government The long hot summer should soon be over but as far as Orihuela Costa is concerned, the performance of the new government can only be described as “so far not so good”.

First of all the streets were filled for several weeks with rotting and stinking uncollected garden waste.

And where there is waste other waste is always added leaving the streets a disgraceful mess and Orihuela Costa with a dreadful image in the eyes of the thousands of holidaymakers. Since we no longer have a Councillor for the Coast or an assistant, no solution was provided until the Mayor and the councillor in Orihuela city responsible for street cleaning came themselves and ordered additional equipment and manpower.

The Mayor said Orihuela Costa would not have its own councillor since there were no serious problems and the services could be administered from the city. He promised we would be treated the same as Orihuela city or the surrounding villages who happen to have kept their own councillor.

In the last week we have seen that this was an empty promise. The Councillor for Infrastructure has announced plans for urban improvements for up to €800,000. Ready for October, would be improvements in central areas of the city. Several surrounding villages would see works for improvements, notably putting electrical cables undergrounds. Nothing of any significance for Orihuela Costa which might benefit from clearing the dry river beds before autumn rains could produce flooding – essentially annual maintenance rather than improvements. The Mayor received a

delegation from the coast recently which complained that in some of the original urbanisations, no urban improvement of any significance had been carried out in the last 40 years The Mayor also said on one of his first visits to the coast that administrative services would be modernised and it would no longer be necessary to travel the 30 kilometres from the coast to the city for certain administrative purposes. Instead, we have had a collapse in the administrative services of Playa Flamenca with personnel on holiday, long queues for those who spend the summer here trying to sort out problems and pay local taxes.

Most shocking are the lengthy procedures for those who are buying properties in Orihuela Costa and need an NIE number from the national police department in Playa Flamenca to complete the transaction and open bank accounts. In Orihuela Costa this procedure can take a month to complete whereas in nearby cities like Elche the procedure can take only a day or two. Consultancy firms are offering to carry out the procedure outside of Orihuela Costa for €50 when it should cost €9.

The Town Hall of Orihuela seems to be totally ignorant of and unconcerned about the administrative needs of the increasing number of those who are again investing in properties on the coast, providing employment in construction and related sectors and producing valuable income for the Town Hall. And try telephoning the Playa Flamenca office of the Town Hall. It could take hours to get through to the department you want, if they are not away on holiday!

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CLARO say that as thousands flow into the area on holiday the frequency of the local bus service has been reduced Finally, at the end of May, before the holiday season began, the local Orihuela Costa bus service frequency was reduced from once every hour to once every hour and a half. Some flimsy sheets of paper were put up at bus stops to announce the new timetable but these have too often blown away or been removed. No official announcement was made of this substantial reduction in local services either by the outgoing government who introduced the measure or the new government, whose Councillor for Transport provides

the press with fancy ideas of future improvements but without acknowledging the deterioration in the present service. The timing of this reduction in the service could not be worse. There are thousands of additional residents in Orihuela Costa during the summer. The local bus is small and too often those who have not seen the flimsy sheet announcing the new timetable have to wait an extra half hour for the bus they want and if it is full then they have to wait another hour and a half.

What kind of service is this?

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD JUST FOR FUN

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS:

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Sediment; 9 Type; 10 Silent; 12 Bleach; 14 Tender; 16 Enmity; 18 Noon;

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10. Put back in office to control the country (9) 12. Twofold mistake counting against one in court (6,5) 15. Lady luck (4,7) 17. Maid known to upset females in general (9) 19. See 20 Dn. 21. Heather and I will be in the medley race (5) 22. Difficult circumstances affect artists (7)

7. We give you one line from a very famous hit from 1969. You have to give us the name of the song and the artist that had a hit with that song in 1969 (So for songs earlier than 1969, we want to know who covered them and had hits in 1969): a.

You never close your eyes any more. b. across my big brass bed. c. I have someone who needs me. d. Attracts me like no other lover. e. When Jesus washed He washed our sins away.

8. In literature, who was the shadowy infamous character aboard the ill fated ship Demeter?

9. Michael Jackson filed US Patent 525 54 52 in 1993. It was for a method and means for creating what kind of illusion?

10. For each of the following spin-off TV shows, state the name of the original show: a: W*A*L*T*E*R . b: Wildboyz. c: Private Practice. d: The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show. e: Mork & Mindy.

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ANSWERS TO QUIZ 1. Paul McCartney and the Frog Chorus - It was from the 1984 animated film "Rupert and the Frog Song". 2.

Maureen Reilette "Rebbie" Jackson, Sigmund "Jackie" Jackson, Toriano "Tito" Jackson, Jermaine LaJaune Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Brandon Jackson (died at birth), Michael Jackson, Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson, Janet Jackson. (Joseph has an illegitimate daughter, Joh'Vonnie Jackson, born in 1974). 3. The Show Must Go On. 4.

Snake (Snake Jailbird is the recurring Simpsons character seen either being sent to or escaping from Jail. Jake "The Snake" Roberts is the American Wrestler). 5. Billie Jean Moffit King and Martina Navratilova. 6. Haig.

Douglas Haig WWI general and Haig distillers producers of Haig Dimple whisky. 7. Answers: a. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling - Dionne Warwick (The Righteous Brothers, 1965). b. Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan. c. For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder. d. Something - The Beatles. e. Oh Happy Day - The Edwin Hawkins Singers. 8. Dracula (Bram Stocker's Dracula). 9. His antigravity lean - where Jackson and dancers lean forward a seemingly impossible distance (illusion created by special pegs that rise from the stage into special shoes at an appropriate moment in the act to stabilise them). 10. Answers: a: M*A*S*H. b: Jackass. c: Grey's Anatomy. d: The Flintstones. e: Happy Days.

1. Which group 'jumped' to number three in the UK Singles Chart in 1984 with their hit "We all stand together"?

2. Joseph and Katherine Jackson had ten children DOWN together, nine of whom grew up to become famous 1. Fruit from the linden trees (5) musicians. Name six of the ten 2 & 9Ac. Telegraphists are essential operatives (3,3) 3. Although each song was totally different in lyrics 3 & 7Ac. Bert Lee disturbed when getting up the ship’s flag and melody, which song title connects each of the (4,5) following? Pink Floyd, Leo Sayer, Queen and 4. The others about to teach self-control (9) Drop Dead Gorgeous 4. An animal of the order Squamata often used in 5. How the irritable examinee behaves (7) religious or mythological context, a recidivist felon 8. Order supplies in the depression (6) 11. One-sided tennis game leads to genuine romance (4-5) in the Simpsons and the nickname of an American professional Wrestler, what? Five letters.

13. Birds near the head of babbling streams (6) 5. Which two women have each won 20 14. Relishes thrifty types, we hear (7) Wimbledon Championships? (singles, doubles 16. They entertain the crowds (5) and mixed) 18. Message from school sent back (4) 6. Controversial general and the family responsible 20 & 19Ac. Unfortunate destiny for the ne’er-do-well (3,3) for a popular 'slight depression'. 4 letters

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JULY HOTTEST ON RECORD Spain's national weather agency says July was the country's hottest month on record. In statement Wednesday, the AEMET agency said the average temperature in Spain last month was 26.5 degrees Celsius (79.7 Fahrenheit). The agency said August 2003 had previously been the hottest month on record with an average temperature of 26.2 C (79.2 F). Cordoba reported July's highest temperature, reaching 45.2 degrees C (113.4 F) on July 6.

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Market traders and street vendors clash in Torrevieja

SPAIN TO BUY DRONES Spain is to buy four Reaper surveillance drones making it the fifth European nation to equip itself with the US-made devices.

The defence ministry's budget for 2016, which was presented in parliament on Tuesday, sets aside 25 million euros ($27 million) to buy the reconnaissance drones and two ground stations.

PICASSO SIEZED A painting by Pablo Picasso which is considered to be a Spanish national treasure has been found on a yacht linked to a billionaire scion of the Botín Santander banking family in Corsica, just months after a court in Madrid upheld an earlier decision to block a sale overseas.

The Head of a Young Woman is said to be worth about €25m (£17.6m) and was seized in Calvi by French customs officers who said that the painting was on its way to Switzerland. They intervened last week after the work “drew the attention of French officials”. They had been tipped off that the painting was on the island.

The market traders say that the illegal vendors are mainly those displaced by the police from del paseo Juan Aparicio two years ago.

The police were called in on Friday to deal with a clash between market traders and street vendors at the weekly Torreveija Market.

The clash occurred on la calle Maestro Casanovas when market stall holders, who pay a fee for the use of their market pitch, confronted a group of street vendors who had set out their wares directly in front. The illegal traders, most of sub Saharan origin, are those largely displaced by the authorities from del paseo de Juan Aparicio en 2013.

A spokesman complained about the lack of management staff walking around the market and moving on those traders who were trading illegally. “We pay for our market pitch up to 100 euros per metre, we are here come rain or shine and yet these people are allowed to wander onto the market and set themselves up without any sort of a challenge. It’s totally out of order.”

On Friday, scuffles broke out when a group of Market Traders confronted a number of illegal traders, in an attempt to move them on. However the fracas was quickly broken up with the arrival of the Policia Locale.

The spokesman said “We are simply asking for a better police presence or market management, someone walking around the market and moving these people on. We feel, for the loyalty we show to Torrevieja and for the prices that we are paying to trade legally, that we should be provided with at least that.”

The City Council wants to relocate the market to a site at the fairground adjacent to Avenida Delfina Viudes in September, when a new bus line has been introduced.

Breakwater to be extended by 80 mtrs in La Torre

Work carried out earlier in the year on the breakwater at Torre de la Horadada which protects the Paseo del Sardinero is to be extended at the end of the holiday period.

The present infrastructure includes about 270 meters of stone barrier from the quarry at Cabezo Gordo, the same type of stone that has been used at both the Marina and the pier of Playa del Puerto. The gaps between the stones are filled with concrete.

The council have now announced that they will extend the barrier by a further 80 metres, work that will be carried out in October and November.

Mayor Ignacio Ramos says that this will complete

the work on a problem dating back to the year 2000 when the town council first requested the project be carried out by the Provincial Coastal Service.

The problems have been compounded over the years by storms, particularly those since 2008, during which time the Coastal Service initially built a 30 meter stretch of wall at the Playa del Puerto.

Further repairs, including a 60 meter stretch in the same area, were completed in 2014. The work was further extended earlier this year and now, with the announcement of the additional stretch of breakwater, this should pretty much protect the whole of that section form further erosion.

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07:00 Breakfast. The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC’s Breakfast team. 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander visit an apartment in Cornwall, a house in County Durham and a property in Chiswick, London. 12:00 Close Calls: On Camera. Nick Knowles presents close calls caught on film. 12:30 Heir Hunters. Series following probate researchers. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. Ardingly Antiques challenge. Tim Wonnacott is joined by Charlie Ross and Charles Hanson. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC London News. 14:45 Doctors Seen and Not Heard DCI Driver finds herself in danger during an undercover operation. 15:15 The Link. Mark Williams hosts the quiz where knowing the answers is only half the battle and contestants need to find the link between the answers to win. 16:00 Escape to the Country. Nicki Shields goes property shopping in Cornwall, hoping to find the perfect home for a couple wanting to relocate their whole family on a budget of £450,000. 16:45 The TV That Made Me. Celebrities choose the TV moments that have shaped their lives. Rory McGrath joins Brian Conley. 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Kate Bliss takes on John Cameron at a sprawling flea market in Paris.

18:15 Pointless Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of. 19:00 BBC News at Six. The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 One Show If it’s got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

20:30 Fake Britain. Matt reveals fake certificates putting valuables at risk.

21:00 EastEnders Emotions run high at the Beales’ as Jane’s world continues to crumble, and she resorts to drastic measures. A familiar face returns to the Square.

21:30 Sherlock. The Empty Hearse: Contemporary crime drama. Two years after his apparent death and with London under a terrorist threat, Sherlock Holmes walks back into Dr John Watson’s life.

camping competition, and the group must learn how to build a campfire before three couples attend a ceramic painting class. 18:00 Freeze Out. 19:00 ITV News London. 19:30 ITV News and Weather

23:00 BBC News at Ten The latest national and international news

20:00 Emmerdale. It is the aftermath of the disaster.

Someone faces the wrath of the village. Bob says too much.

23:25 BBC London News 23:35 Have I Got a Bit More Old News... ...for You. The extended version of the satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop 01:05 Weather for the Week Ahead 01:10 BBC News BBC One joins the BBC’s rolling news channel for a night of news, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.

BBC2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Close Calls: On Camera. 08:30 Heir Hunters. 09:15 Coast.

10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 Britain’s First Photo Album.

13:30 Railways of the Great War. 14:00 The Rockford Files. 14:50 Cash in the Attic. 15:35 Yes, Minister. 16:05 ‘Allo ‘Allo! Down the Drain.

16:30 Are You Being Served? 17:00 Swimming: World Championships. 19:00 Two Tribes. 19:30 Eggheads.

20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. 20:30Great British Menu Scotland Dessert. 21:00 Coast. 22:00 Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean. 23:00 Javone Prince Show. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Back in Time for Dinner. 01:05 Fighting Terror With Torture. 01:35 Melvyn Bragg. 02:50 imagine... Jeff Koons. 03:55 This Is BBC Two ITV 1 07:00 Good Morning Britain. The morning magazine show featuring the latest news, sport and weather from around the country. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 Guess This House.

14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 16:00 Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which four players take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning its 10,000 pound jackpot. 17:00 Hello Campers. It is week three of the

20:30 Coronation Street. Tracy struggles to hide her guilt. Leanne feels the force of Simon’s anger. Will Andrea betray Lloyd to help her daughter?

21:00 Vet School. Documentary series following the pioneering work of the Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

21:30 Coronation Street. Ken encourages Tracy to grab love when she can. Leanne protects her violent son. Will Sophie find out Sally’s secret?

22:00 Travel Guides. Johnny Vegas narrates this entertaining new travel series which sends five ordinary British households to review some of the world’s most popular holiday destinations.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:40 Plebs. Sitcom following three desperate young men who reside in ancient Rome.

00:10 Plebs. Marcus is unexpectedly asked to be best man for the upcoming wedding of Aurelius and sets about organising his stag do

Dogs: Their Secret Lives. 04:40 Double Your House for Half the Money. 05:40 Fifteen To One. 06:30 Draw It! C5 07:00 The WotWots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Driftwood Bay. 07:30 Fireman Sam. 07:40 Toot The Tiny Tugboat. 07:50 Peppa Pig School Camp. 07:55 Pip Ahoy! Roll With It. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 Mr Men Gardens. 08:30 Milkshake. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy In Toyland. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:15 Peppa Pig Bubbles.

09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus.

09:45 Bananas In Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builder. Dom Littlewood and Melina Messenger track down the UK’s most terrible tradesmen.13:10 5 News at Lunchtime.

13:15 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies.

Documentary seriew following the work of the RSPCA officers 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours.

15:15 NCIS Knockout. 16:15 Gracie’s Choice Film.

18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Cricket On 5: The Ashes - Day 1. 20:55 5 News Update. 21:00 Holiday Airport. 22:00 No Fatties Allowed. 23:00 Person of Interest. 01:00 SuperCasino. 04:10 Weather Terror. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 Great Artists. 05:45 House Doctor

00:40 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 01:25 Jackpot247.

04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 04:50 ITV Nightscreen.

06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show C4 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 Will & Grace. 08:35 The King of Queens. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

10:00 Frasier. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory. 12:00 The Simpsons. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary.

13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad. 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Fifteen To One. 17:00 French Collection. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons.

19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Location, Location, Location. 22:00 Sex In Class.

23:00 999: What’s Your Emergency? 00:00 24 Hours in Police Custody. 01:00 One Born Every Minute.

01:55The Tribe. 02:50 The Auction House. 03:45

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to Ralph McTell, singer songwriter and best known for his hit Streets of London.

18.05 Learn The Lingo – Join the lovely Martine once again as she helps to improve your Spanish 18.15 The Wedding Show – Choosing the right dress is one of the hardest elements of getting married.

18.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – A look below the waves at the spectacular marine life off the shores of Spain.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) – Simon is with local writer and social commentator Dave Bull plus seasoned Welsh entertainer Paul Christie 19.30 Host Your Own(series) The Costa’s answer to Come Dine With Me. 6 contestants try to impress 3 judges with the best all round dining experience. Steve Bevis with his sports theme.

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07:00 Breakfast The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC’s Breakfast team. 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 12:00 Close Calls: On Camera. Stories of brushes with disaster. 12:30 Heir Hunters. Series following probate researchers. 13:15Bargain Hunt Leominster Antiques challenge. 14:00 BBC News at One 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors. The Ring. Drama series set in a health centre. 15:15 The Link Mark Williams hosts the quiz where knowing the answers is only half the battle 16:00 Escape to the Country North Wales with a price tag of £300,000.

16:45 The TV That Made Me. 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Kate Bliss and John Cameron do battle at an auction in Gloucestershire. 18:15 Pointless Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible. 19:00 BBC News at Six The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team, followed by weather. 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show If it’s got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

20:30 EastEnders Ian tries his best to keep his family together. Paul and Les open up about their feelings.

21:00 Holby City Speak True Hospital drama. Elliot’s day is thrown into chaos by the arrival of an old friend with a special purpose. Serena decides that Morven needs to spread her wings.

22:00 New Tricks Last Man Standing, Part Two: Drama series. Gerry fights to clear his name before his enemies catch up with him. Sasha and Steve enlist Fiona to help examine the evidence.

23:00 BBC News at Ten 23:25 BBC London News.

23:35 Nature’s Boldest Thieves Presenter Lucy Cooke sets out to explore the phenomenon of seagulls, foxes, squirrels and badgers stealing our food 00:25 The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. Film Thriller about a woman looking for revenge after her husband commits suicide amid accusations of molestation from

his patients. Contains some strong language. 02:10 Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast. 02:15 BBC One joins the BBC’s rolling news channel BBC 2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Close Calls: On Camera. 08:30 Heir Hunters. 09:15 The House That £100k Built Andrew and Claire. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Super League Show. 13:45 Animal Park. 14:45 Yes, Prime Minister. 15:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo!

15:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 16:15 Are You Being Served? 16:45 Monkey Planet. 17:45 Great British Railway Journeys.

18:15 Flog It! Coventry. 19:00 Two Tribes. 19:30 Eggheads. 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure South Korea. 20:30 Great British Menu South West Fish. 21:00 The House That £100k Built Heidi and Steven. 22:00 Are Our Kids Tough Enough? 23:00 Scrappers: Back in the Yard. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Back in Time for Dinner. 01:05 Don’t Tell the Bride.

02:05 Great Ormond Street. Mend My Brain. 03:05 This Is BBC Two ITV 1 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning: With Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 Guess This House.

Saira Khan presents the game show in which two couples compete to win 2,000 pounds. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Dickinson‘s Real Deal. David and the dealers are in Bristol. 16:00 Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show. 17:00 Hello Campers.

It is day two of the camping competition in the Algarve and the morning finds them at the beach. 18:00 Freeze Out. Mark Durden-Smith presents the game of skill and quizzing ability built around a giant circular ice table with a chance to win 10,000 pounds. Contestants answer questions to win sliders to glide onto the ice table. 19:00 ITV News London. 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale. Arrests are made. Ultimatums are given. Brenda is outraged by what she reads.

20:30 The Dales. Adrian Edmondson rejoins racing

trainer Simon West as he breaks in a new horse from Ireland. but does the animal have the makings of a racehorse?

21:00 Love Your Garden. Alan Titchmarsh and the team are in Dorset creating a garden for a young family coping with terminal illness.

22:00 Abducted . In these cases the perpetrator is not an anonymous stranger but a close relative, often the child’s other parent.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:40 UEFA Super Cup Highlights between Champions League winners Barcelona and Europa League winners Sevilla.

00:40 Benidorm. Comedy set in the titular holiday resort. Gavin discovers that Troy is apparently cheating on him. And Mel and Madge take to the stage at the Benidorm Palace 01:30 Jackpot247. 04:00 Don‘t Blow the Inheritance.

04:50 ITV Nightscreen, Text-based information service. 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show CHANNEL 4 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 Will & Grace. Love Is in the Airplane. 08:10 Will & Grace. 08:35 The King of Queens. Ice Cubed. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. Misery Loves Company. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. The Contractor. 10:00 Frasier.

Frasier Loves Roz. 10:30 Frasier. The Focus Group.

11:00 The Big Bang Theory. The Staircase Implementation. 11:30 The Big Bang Theory.The Lunar Excitation. 12:00 The Simpsons. 12:30 The Simpsons. Simpson and Delilah. 01:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 01:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad.

14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 15:10 Countdown.

16:00 Fifteen To One. 17:00 French Collection.

Toulouse & St Albans. 17:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 18:00 The Simpsons. Four Great Women and a Manicure. 18:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Three Day Nanny. 22:00 Christian Louboutin: The World’s Most Luxurious Shoes. 23:00 How to Get a Council House. 00:00 Brits Behind Bars: Cocaine Smugglers. 01:05 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.

02:00 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 02:25 Gillette World Sport. 02:55 Liverpool Tri. Racing through the city.

03:50 British GT. 04:15 Armoy Road Races. 05:10 FIM Superbike World Championship. 05:40 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House 06:35 Draw It! Five 07:00 The WotWots Wot a Hermit. 07:10 Igam Ogam Is That Mine? 07:20 Driftwood Bay The Being Helpful Badge. 07:30 Fireman Sam Poorly Penny. 07:40 New: Toot The Tiny Tugboat. 07:50 Peppa Pig Bouncy Ball.

07:55 Pip Ahoy! Beside the Sneeze-Side. 08:10 Little Princess I Want My Sledge. 08:20 Mr Men Food.

08:30 Milkshake. 08:35 Thomas and Friends Buzzy Bees. 08:45 Milkshake Bop Box Ballet Hop. 08:50 Noddy In Toyland. Noddy and the Magic Paintbrush.

09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom King Thistle Is Not Well. 09:15 Peppa Pig The Time Capsule. 09:25 Peppa Pig Rock Pools. 09:30 Milkshake Monkey Top Nanas. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus Dancing Dodgems. 09:45 Bananas In Pyjamas Mrs Rat Takes Over. 10:00 Tickety Toc Pirate Time. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders Bradford. 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime. 13:1 Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours.

15:15 NCIS Toxic. 16:15 Stolen Child. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 20:55 5 News Update. 21:00 Dog Rescuers With Alan Davies.

22:00 Great British Benefits Hotel. 23:00 The Boy With Giant Hands. 00:00 On Benefits & Proud. 01:00 Undercover Benefits Cheat. 01:55 SuperCasino. 04:10 Gypsies On Benefits & Proud. 05:00 Wildlife SOS.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon test out his survival skills talking with author & TV presenter Ray Mears an expert in bushcraft.

18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) - featuring an eclectic selection of events, people and places around the region.

19.00 An Evening With... A Welsh Male Choir live at the Palacio de Musica in Torrevieja singing a fantastic mix of traditional and international songs.

22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited. Nicki Chapman meets families previously featured on Wanted Down Under. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander visit a cafe with a first-floor flat in Pembrokeshire, a threebedroom mid-terrace house in London and a two-bedroom mid-terrace in Stoke-on-Trent. They find out who bought each property and what they paid at auction.

12:00 Close Calls. 12:30 Heir Hunters. Series following specialist companies who compete against each other to trace heirs to unclaimed estates. On a mission to establish the value of one Lincolnshire railwayman’s estate, the heir hunters visit his last known address and uncover the story of his military service in Aden.

13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC London News 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 The Link.

16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 The TV That Made Me 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather 20:00 The One Show If it’s got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

20:30 Pound Shop Wars. Trouble in Scarborough: A gaping hole is left in Chris’s management team as some of his top staff defect.

21:00 The Great British Bake Off. Biscuits: Amateur baking challenge. With cake week under their belts, the 11 remaining bakers must now prove themselves with biscuits. The signature challenge is biscotti.

22:00 Earth’s Natural Wonders: Vast Wonders. Across the planet, there are places that truly astonish, like Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon and Victoria Falls.

These wonders seem to have little in common other than - literally - taking your breath away.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

23:25 BBC London News The latest news, sport and weather from London. Followed by national weather.

23:35 A Question of Sport: Ashes Special Sue Barker hosts an Ashes edition of the light hearted sports quiz.

Regular captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by cricketing greats Glenn McGrath and Graeme Swann.

00:05 Live at the Apollo. Stand Up for the Week star Jack Whitehall presents comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, with Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi. Contains adult humour.

00:50 Weather for the Week Ahead.00:55 BBC News BBC One BBC 2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:0 Close Calls: On Camera 08:30 Heir Hunters 09:15Claimed and Shamed 09:45 Antiques Roadshow Detectives 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 The War Lover Film 14:45 Yes, Prime Minister 15:15’Allo ‘Allo! 15:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo!16:15 Are You Being Served? 17:45 Monkey Planet 17:45 Great British Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! Skegness 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation 20:30 Great British Menu South West Main 21:00 Horizon: Are Health Tests...22:00 Signed, Sealed, Delivered:...23:00 Scrappers: Back in the Yard 23:30 Newsnight 24:05 Back in Time for Dinner 01:05 Trust Me, I’m a Doctor 02:05 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 03:05 This Is BBC Two 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer ITV 1 7:00 Good Morning Britain. 9:30 Lorraine. 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show. 10:30am This Morning 11:55 ITV News.12:00 This Morning.13:30 Guess This House.14:30 ITV News and Weather.15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 16:00 Tipping Point.17:00 Hello Campers. Day three of the week-long stay in the Algarve sees the campers start the day with a once-ina-lifetime dolphin-watching trip. The competition heats up with a lawn bowls challenge, while the camp cooks run out of money, making things a bit awkward. 18:00 Freeze Out. Mark Durden-Smith presents the game of skill and quizzing ability built around a giant circular ice table with a chance to win 10,000 pounds. Contestants answer questions to win sliders to glide onto the ice table. Players must either land sliders onto tricky targets, or smash opponent’s sliders out of the way.

Former Premiership referee Uriah Rennie officiates to ensure fair play.19:00 ITV News London 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Megan plans her revenge. Harriet offers to track down Carly. Leyla is disappointed.

20:30 Coronation Street. Simon and his mates get drunk in the Bistro. A loved up Tracy is deflated by financial woes.

21:00 Foyle’s War. Crime drama series set in the years immediately after the Second World War. Foyle, now working for British Intelligence, is drawn into the world of corrupt Nazi businessmen when London university professor William Knowles is found brutally murdered in a London park. 23.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. Mark Austin and Charlene White present the latest headlines from around the world.

23:40 Exposure: Making the Grades. As a result of huge changes in the British education system over the past two decades 00:40 Tipping Point 01:30 Jackpot247. 04:00 Ejector Seat. 04:50 ITV Nightscreen. 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show Channel 4 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace Swish out of Water.08:10 Will & Grace A Little Christmas Queer.08:35 The King of Queens Catching Hell. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond Peter on the Couch. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond Liars.10:00Frasier You Can Go Home Again. 10:30 Frasier The Two Mrs Cranes.11:00 The Big Bang Theory The Hofstadter Insufficiency.11:30 The Big Bang Theory The Deception Verification.12:00 The Simpsons Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish 12:30 The Simpsons. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary.13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad.14:10Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.15:10 Countdown.16:00 Fifteen To One.17:00 French Collection Valbonne & Oxford.18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me.19:00 The Simpsons Coming to Homerica.19:30 Hollyoaks.

Frankie has a wicked trick up her sleeve to get her own way, and Leela sees red when she finds out the shocking truth about Tom. Sinead spots an intimate moment she shouldn’t have, and can’t help but meddle. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Supervet in the Field. Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick leads the world when it comes to cutting-edge veterinary surgery. Twice a year he leaves his surgery to stage festivals for likeminded dog lovers. In this episode, over 10,000 owners and their dogs join Noel at Loseley Park, Surrey, for all kinds of eccentric festival madness 22:00 One Born Every Minute. 23:00Witnesses.24:05 Sex In Class.01:05 Four to the Floor. 01:35 Embarrassing

Bodies.02:30 24 Hours in A&E.03:25The Company Men Film (2010).05:15 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House. 06:10 Fifteen To One .07:00 Countdown Five 07:00 The WotWots Shiver Me Wotties.07:10 Igam Ogam I’m Busy. 07:20 Driftwood Bay Bedtime Scarf.

07:30 Fireman Sam Pirates of Pontypandy. 07:40 New: Toot The Tiny Tugboat.07:50Peppa Pig Stars.07:55 Pip Ahoy! Alba’s Big Find. 08:10 Little Princess I Want a Shop.08:20 Mr Men Farm. 08:30 Milkshake.08:35 Thomas and Friends Hiro Help Out.08:45 Milkshake Bop Box Circu.s 08:50Noddy In Toyland Mr Plod’s Picnic Surprise 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom The Lost Egg. 09:15 Peppa Pig Recycling 09:25 Peppa Pig The Boat Pond 09:30 Milkshake Monkey. 09:35Toby’s Travelling Circus Plunger Fun 09:45 Bananas In Pyjamas Holes Galore.10:00 Tickety Toc Photo Time.10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Cowboy Builders Potters Bar. 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime.13:15 Police Interceptors.14:15 Home and Away.14:45 Neighbours.15:15NCIS.16:15 Black Widow Film.18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours.19:00 Home and Away.19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts.

20:55 5 News Update. 21:00 New: Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 22:00 New: Undercover Benefits Cheat.23:00 New: Wentworth Prison. 00:00 Capital One Cup Highlights.01:00 Great British Benefits Hotel. 01:55 SuperCasino. 04:10 No Fatties allowed: Supersized. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Great Artists. 05:45 House Doctor.06:10 House Doctor.

06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 The WotWots

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with pianist Richard Clayderman creator of a new romantic piano style combining modern and classic melodies.

18.05 Dead Frequency (Film) – Locally produced film. Sam Stewart, by night a radio presenter, by day a member of a modern day vampire clan is in love with a mortal but afraid of giving in to his feelings.

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07:00 Breakfast The latest news. 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited . 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer.

12:00 Close Calls 12:30 Heir Hunters 13:15 Bargain Hunt. Antiques challenge. The royal county market town of Hungerford plays host to two teams of bargain hunters. Once again they have ú300 and one hour to find three items. Experts Kate Bateman and Nick Hall are there to steer them in the right direction.

Meanwhile, Tim Wonnacott finds more intriguing antiquities. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC London News. 14:45 Doctors. Drama series set in a health centre. Letherbridge becomes the scene of a major crime when shots are fired during a car chase.15:15 The Link 15:00 Escape to the Country 16:45 The TV That Made Me. Celebrities choose the TV moments that have shaped their lives. Former Blue Peter presenter and intrepid adventurer Helen Skelton joins Brian Conley for a trip down memory lane, enjoying the classic archive TV that influenced her. 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. 18:15 Pointless Quiz. 19:00 BBC News at Six 19:30 BBC London News 20:00 The One Show. If it’s got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

20:30 EastEnders. Carol comes to a shocking conclusion. Ronnie attempts to make friends with the enemy, but her plan soon backfires.

21:00 The Housing Enforcers . Consumer programme.

Matt Allwright meets an aggressive tenant and finds a group of Polish workers living in an overcrowded and potentially dangerous house.

22:00 Who Do You Think You Are ? . Paul Hollywood: Celebrity genealogy series. Baker Paul Hollywood finds out about his grandfather’s experiences in World War II, serving as an anti-aircraft gunner.

23:00 BBC News at Ten The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.

23:25 BBC London News. 23:35 Parking Mad.. 00:35 Britain Beneath Your 01:35 Holiday Weatherview.

01:40 BBC News BBC 07:00 Breakfast The latest news.

BBC 2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Close Calls:

On Camera. 08:30 Heir Hunters.09:15 Coast. 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire.12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Film.

14:45 Yes, Prime Minister.15:15 ‘Allo! 15:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 16:15 Are You Being Served? 16:45 Pets - Wild at Heart. 17:45 Great British Railway Journeys. 18:15 Flog It! Barrow-in-Furness. 19:00 Two Tribes. 19:30 Eggheads. 20:00 Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation. 20:30 Great British Menu South West Dessert. 21:00 Coast. 22:00 Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on. 23:00 Javone Prince Show. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Back in Time for Dinner. 01:05 Cake Bakers and Trouble Makers. 02:05 Transplant Tales. 03:05 This Is BBC Two .07:00 Homes Under the Hammer.

ITV1 7:00 Good Morning Britain 9.30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford take a look at the day’s news and headlines. 10:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 Guess This House. Saira Khan presents the game show in which two couples compete to win 2,000 pounds by correctly guessing the value of a unique house as well as all its weird and wonderful contents. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. David and the team are in Chester, where Brenda Haller gets emotional as souvenirs of the past bring back family memories. 16:00 Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which four players take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning its 10,000 pound jackpot. 17:00 Hello Campers. 18:00 Freeze Out. 19:00 ITV News London. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Megan carries out a plan. Brenda receives news on Bob. Lawrence and Bernice rekindle their friendship.

20:30 New Real Stories with Ranvir Singh. Ranvir Singh and Michael Underwood go behind the headlines and explore universal issues.

21:00 Emmerdale. Kirin shows he has a head for business. Sam is at a loss. Bernice misreads the moment.

21:30 Flockstars. Gabby Logan hosts the series which aims to find Britain’s best celebrity sheep herder. Eight famous faces compete for the Flockstars

Shield in a series of sheepdog trials which test skill, technique and discipline in front of a studio audience.

22:00 The Wonder of Britain. Julia Bradbury uncovers some of the wonders that make Britain great, from the country’s industrial areas.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:40 Sports Life Stories. The sports documentary series looks at the life of boxer Carl Froch who, as he nears retirement looks back on some of the biggest fights of his career. When Carl Froch knocked out George Groves in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley, he cemented his place in boxing legend.

00:40 Murder, She Wrote 01:35 Jackpot 247. 04:00 Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 Nightscreen .06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show Channel 4 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 Will & Grace Von Trapped.

08:10 Will & Grace Bathroom Humor. 08:35 The King of Queens Slippery Slope.09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond The Surprise Party. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond The Bird. 10:00 Frasier Love Bites Dog. 10:30 Frasier The Impossible Dream. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory The Scavenger Vortex. 11:30 The Big Bang Theory The Raiders Minimization 12:00 The Simpsons Dead Putting Society. 12:30 The Simpsons .13:00 Channel 4 News Summary 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad. 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

15:10 Countdown.16:00 Fifteen To One.17:00 French Collection Nice and Lewes: Three Brits with an eye for a deal spend a day at a vintage market in Nice. They must upcycle their purchases before taking them to sell in Lewes in East Sussex, and whoever makes the most profit walks off with everyone’s money. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons.19:30 Hollyoaks.20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Location, Location, Location. 22:00 Very British Problems Other People. Very British Problems is a celebratory new show that sees some of Britain’s most famous faces share how they struggle against the endless capacity for social awkwardness which comes with being British. Narrated by Julie Walters. 23.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 00:00 24 Hours in Police Custody. 00:55 One Born Every Minute. 01:55 Flying to the Ends of the Earth. 02:55 The Auction

House. 03:50 Dogs: Their Secret Lives. 04:45 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House. 05:40 Fifteen To One. 06:30 Draw It! 07:00 Countdown.

Five 07:00 The WotWots Gulls Gulls Gulls 07:10 Igam Ogam Do It. 07:20 Driftwood Bay Honking Haddock.

07:30 Fireman Sam Pontypandy Pioneers. 07:40 Toot The Tiny Tugboat. 07:50 Peppa Pig Daddy Pig’s Birthday.07:55 Pip Ahoy! I Remember.08:10 Little Princess It’s Sports Day. 08:20 Mr Men Parade.08:30 Milkshake.08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy In Toyland Noddy’s Sticky Day. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom The Elf Games. 09:15 Peppa Pig The Traffic Jam. 09:25 Peppa Pig Bedtime.09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus One Hand Clapping. 09:45 Bananas In Pyjamas Rat’s New Hat. 10:00 Tickety Toc Birthday Time. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders Bounds Green. 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime. 13:15 Trauma Doctors: Every Second Counts. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Broken Trust Film. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 20:55 5 News Update.21:00 New: Sinkholes: Buried Alive. 22:00 New: 30 Stone & Counting. 23:00 New: Person of Interest. 23:55 New: Person of Interest. 00:55 Access. 01:00 SuperCasino. 04:10 Police Interceptors Unleashed With Vinnie Jones. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 Great Artists. 05:45 House Doctor.

06:10House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 The WotWots Scary Sucky Noise

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is joined by Rob Grant, TV comedy writer for Spitting Image and creator of Red Dwarf.

18.05 Hip Hop Alicante Style - lifting the lid of the music scene in Alicante.

18.30 Spanish Eye – Our skeptic presenter meets a world renowned spiritualist with amazing results.

19.00 TVM (series) The Costa’s answer to John Peel, Peter Taylor, is here with another eclectic mix of international music videos.

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07:00 Breakfast The latest news. 10:15 Wanted Down Under 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Close Calls: On Camera. 12:30 Heir Hunters. 13:15 Bargain Hunt London Antiques Challenge. Antiques challenge.

Tim Wonnacott and the Bargain Hunt gang are at the world-famous Portobello Road Market in London.

Guided by experts Jonathan Pratt and Kate Bliss, the teams navigate the stalls and crowds in the hope of bagging some bargains that will turn a profit at auction.

14:00 BBC News. 14:30 BBC London News. 14:45 Doctors. Manhunt. Drama series set in a health centre. DCI Driver helms the investigation into the previous day’s shooting, but is undermined when a superior officer is parachuted in and takes charge.15:15 The Link 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 The TV That Made Me. 17:30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth.

18:15 Pointless.19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC London News.

20:00 The One Show. If it’s got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show.

20:30 A Question of Sport: Ashes Special. Sue Barker hosts an Ashes edition of the light hearted sports quiz. Regular captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by cricketing greats Glenn McGrath and Graeme Swann.

21:00 EastEnders Roxy reels from her discovery and makes a surprising decision. The Butchers and Beales reach breaking point. Carol struggles to come to terms with recent events.

21:30 Would I Lie to You? Rob Brydon hosts the comedy panel show. Joining team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are guests Greg Davies, Alex Jones, John Cooper Clarke and Rick Edwards.

22:00 Ripper Street . Crime drama set in Victorian Whitechapel. Chief Inspector Abberline asks Drake to take over the helm of H Division. But Drake is far from keen to preside over his friend’s desk. The inexplicable death of a clairvoyant takes the team into a world of devious charlatans capitalising on the grief of a sorrowful community. Further questions arise when Drake and Jackson meet a grieving widow, who unlocks the heart of a deceptive scheme.

23:00 BBC News. 23:25 BBC London News .23:35 Mountain Goats.00:05 Pound Shop Wars. 00:35 Grosse Pointe Blank Film. 02:20 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:25 BBC News. 07:00 Breakfast The latest news.

mum and himself. Andrea has to face the music. Luke owns up to Maria.

BBC 2

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:40 Film Along Came Polly. Romantic comedy. An uptight insurance salesman with a distinct aversion to risk is thrown into turmoil on honeymoon when he discovers his wife has already been unfaithful. Starring: Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Messing, Alec Baldwin, Hank Azaria 02:20 Jackpot247 05.00 Britain’s Best Bakery 05:50 ITV Nightscreen.

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer 08:00 Close Calls: On Camera 08:30 Heir Hunters 09:15 Gardeners’ World 09:45 Nigel Slater: Eating Together Noodles 10:15 Victoria Derbyshire 12:00 BBC News 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Alvarez Kelly Film 14:45 Yes, Prime Minister 15:15 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 15:45 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 16:15 Are You Being Served? 16:45 Pets - Wild at Heart 17:45 Great British Railway Journeys 18:15 Flog It! Melksham 19:00 Two Tribes 19:30 Eggheads 20:00 Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation 20:30 Great British Menu South West Judging 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners’ World 22:00 The Great British Bake Off. 22:30 Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 23:30 Newsnight 00:05 Edinburgh Nights 00:35 Precious Film 02:15 Signed, Sealed, Delivered 03:15 Imagine... Richard Flanagan. 04:25 This Is BBC Two. 06:50 Dangerous Moonlight Film ITV 1 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11.30 This Morning. 11:55 ITV News 12:00 This Morning 13:30 New Guess This House. 14:30 ITV News and Weather.15.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.16:00 Tipping Point. 17:00 Hello Campers.18:00 Freeze Out. 19:00 ITV News London.19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Leyla and Megan row. April is confused with the situation. Rachel fears she has lost Sam. 20:30 Coronation Street. Will Ken discover the truth about Leanne and Simon’s fighting? Andrea’s theft shocks Lloyd.

21:00 Gino’s Italian Escape. Gino D’Acampo’s final destination is Bologna, seen as Italy’s gastronomic capital. He makes his way to an unassuming trattoria to find a formidable chef who has been honing her bolognese sauce recipe for almost thirty years 21:30 Coronation Street. Simon lies to protect his

22:00 BBQ Champ. Myleene Klass hosts a competition to find the UK’s best amateur barbecuer, with judges Adam Richman.

Channel 4 07:00 Countdown 07:45 Will & Grace Forbidden Fruit 08:10 Will & Grace Cop to It 08:35 The King of Queens Buy Curious. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond Jazz Records 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond Debra at the Lodge 10:00 Frasier The Crane’s Critique 10:30 Frasier Head Games.11:00 The Big Bang Theory The Workplace Proximity.11:30 The Big Bang Theory The Romance Resonance.12:00 The Simpsons Bart the Daredevil. 12:30 The Simpsons Itchy & Scratchy & Marge. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me Abroad. 14:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 15:10 Countdown.16:00 Fifteen To One. 17:00 French Collection Villeneuveles-Avignon & Lincoln. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons Large Marge. 19:30 Hollyoaks. It’s Porsche’s birthday but there’s trouble afoot, in true McQueen style. Sinead’s meddling goes disastrously wrong due to a hilarious case of mistaken identity. Mercedes flies off the handle when she follows her gut instinct about a lie. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Celebrity Fifteen to One. 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 23:00 The Last Leg. 00:05 Very British Problems Other People. 01:10 Rude Tube: World of Fail. 02:10 To the Wonder Film (2012). 04:10 Supernatural Holy Terror. 05:00 You Deserve This House. 05:55 Fifteen To One. 06:45 How I Met Your Mother Twin Beds.

Five 07:20 Driftwood Bay Old Bertha. 07:30 Fireman Sam

Twitching the Night Away. 07:40 Toot The Tiny Tugboat. 07:50 Peppa Pig The Sleepover. 07:55 Pip Ahoy! 08:10 Little Princess I Want to Be a Pirate 08:20 Mr Men Games. 08:30 Milkshake. 08:35 Thomas and Friends James in the Dark. 08:50 Noddy In Toyland Happy Birthday Tessie. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Nanny Plum’s Lesson. 09:15 Peppa Pig Sports Day. 09:25 Peppa Pig The Eye Test.09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus Clowning Around. 09:45 Bananas In Pyjamas Cuddlestown’s Big Thing.10:00 Tickety Toc Giggle Time. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders Tettenhall. 13:10 5 News at Lunchtime. 13:15 Stop! Roadworks Ahead. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. Amy feels guilty after her frisson with Kyle and resigns her post, ready to leave Erinsborough 15:15 NCIS Semper Fidelis.16:10 A Woman’s Rage Film. 17:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 20:55 5 News Update. 21:00 Aircrash: Terror at Take-Off. 21:00 Whitney & Bobby: Addicted To Love. 00:00 Whitney Houston: Her Greatest Hits. 01:00 SuperCasino. 04:10 Aircrash: Terror at Take-Off. 05:00 Police Interceptors. 05:45 House Doctor. 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 Peppa Pig Mysteries.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Grammy Award winning musician Robert Palmer an also known for his ‘raunchy’ music promos, is with Simon.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Love Story! The couple who have created a very successful business in Benijofar providing postal services, printing, photography and much more.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon talks with one of the Costa’s most respected guitarists, Nick Barker.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – a wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety 2013 Show.

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07:00 BBC Breakfast. 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Live.

James Martin presents the weekly live cookery show.

11:30 VJ Day 70: The Nation Remembers - St Martins.

70 years ago, the conflict in the Far East ended, finally bringing the Second World War to its conclusion.

Kirsty Young introduces a day of live programming to mark this historic anniversary. 13:15 Football Focus.

Dan Walker and guests preview the first heavyweight encounter of the new season as champions Chelsea travel to last season’s runners-up Manchester City.

14:00 VJ Day 70: The Nation Remembers 16:30 Escape to the Country. Property show where people search for their dream house in the country.

17:00 Final Score Jason Mohammad presents the comprehensive results service, with reports and interviews from across the country and expert analysis by the studio guests.

18:15 Pointless. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a special celebrity sitcom edition of the general knowledge quiz 19:00 BBC News. The latest national and international news from the BBC. 19:10 BBC London News 19:15 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Archaeologist Indy finds out that his dad is missing.

Professor Jones was looking for the Holy Grail. Indy is called into the search, but he must battle Nazi relic hunters to be first to the prize. Starring: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott 21:15 The National Lottery. 5-Star Family Reunion.

Nick Knowles hosts the quiz where families in the UK play alongside their family around the world in the hopes of winning thousands of pounds and a luxury five-star holiday reunion. Includes the Lotto and Thunderball draws 22:10 Casualty. Knock Knock Who’s There. Jacob unveils the truth about a patient, but is it too late? Tess has to make a difficult decision.

23:00 BBC News. The latest national and international news from the BBC. 23:20 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker introduces Premier League highlights and reaction with studio guests Ian Wright and Jermaine Jenas. Tottenham

hosted Stoke, looking to avenge back-to-back defeats last season. West Ham began their final Premier League season at Upton Park with the visit of Leicester, while Swansea entertained Newcastle, boasting a six-game unbeaten run against them. The day’s other fixtures saw Southampton play Everton, Norwich travel to Sunderland and Watford face West Bromwich Albion. Plus highlights of Manchester United’s trip to Aston Villa on Friday night.

00:40 Rugby Union. England v France Highlights.

John Inverdale introduces highlights of England’s first pre-World Cup warm-up match against France at Twickenham - the 100th instalment of ‘Le Crunch’.

01:40 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:45 BBC News.

BBC One joins the BBC’s rolling news channel BBC2 06:50 Dangerous Moonlight (Film) Romantic war drama. Featuring Richard Addinsell’s famous Warsaw Concerto. Starring: Anton Walbrook, Sally Gray, Derrick de Marney, Cecil Parker, Percy Parsons, Kenneth Kent. 08:25 San Demetrio, London (Film) World War II drama. 10:00 More Creatures Great and Small (Documentary). 11:00 The Women’s Football Show. 11:30 Great British Menu. South West Starter.

12:00 Great British Menu. South West Fish. 12:30 Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial. Alex Polizzi takes on the difficult challenge of finding head chefs. 13:30 Talking Pictures (Documentary) A look back at the life of the actor Omar Sharif. 14:00 Funny Girl (Film) The Oscarwinning film debut of Barbra Streisand. 16:25 Film Hidalgo (Film. Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson, Omar Sharif. 18:30 Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth. Mountains of the Deep. 19:30 Gardeners’ World. Rachel de Thame visits the garden at Highclere Castle in Berkshire - the filming location for Downton Abbey. 20:00 Proms Extra 2015. 20:40 Edwardian Farm. 21:40 Dad’s Army. The Bullet Is Not for Firing. 22:10 VE Day: Remembering Victory. 23:40 Film The White Countess. Period drama. 01:45 Dancing Through the Blitz: Blackpool’s Big Band Story.

02:15 This is BBC Two ITV1 07:00 The Aquabats! 07:25 Pat and Stan. 07:35 Dino Dan. 08:00 Canimals. 08:15 Sooty. The Silent Movie.

08:30 Operation Swashbuckler. 08:45 Fish Hooks.

09:00 Young Justice: Invasion. 09:25 ITV News. The

latest national and international news. 09:30 Weekend.

Aled Jones presents more live music and chat with today’s guests Robert Powell, Duncan James and JB Gill. 10:25 Murder, She Wrote. Murder to a Jazz Beat.

11:20 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 13:25 ITV News and Weather. 13:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Fiery Confrontations and Topical Issues All in Front of a Studio Audience. 14:35 Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which four players take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning its 10,000 pound jackpot. 15:35 Celebrity Squares. 16:20 Midsomer Murders. Things That Go Bump In The Night. 18:15 Catchphrase. Stephen Mulhern hosts the classic game show. 19:00 ITV News London. 19:15 ITV News and Weather. 19:30 You’ve Been Framed!

Harry Hill narrates funny home videos filmed by viewers.

20:00 Keep it in the Family. Bradley Walsh presents a brand new series of the show in which two families go head to head in a series of games to win all kinds of prizes.

21:00 The Cube. Phillip Schofield presents a special celebrity edition of the game show that tests contestants’ skill and nerve in challenging conditions.

22:00 The Bourne Identity (Film). Pulled half-dead from the Mediterranean, amnesiac Jason Bourne slowly pieces together the fragments of his life. Polished adaptation of the Robert Ludlum spy thriller. Starring: Matt Damon.

00:10 ITV News and Weather. 00:25 The Chase. Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh. 01:20 Jackpot247.

04:00 Ejector Seat. 04:50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

England’s Last Battle - West Country. 22:00 Red (Film). Starring: Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman. 00:10 Repo Men (Film) Jude Law and Forest Whitaker star in this blood-drenched thriller-cum-satire Also starring Liev Schreiber and Alice Braga. 02:15 The Last Leg. 03:15 Hollyoaks Omnibus. 05:20 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money.

CHANNEL 5 07:00 Peppa Pig. 07:05 Bananas in Pajamas. 07:20 Angelina Ballerina. 07:30 Pip Ahoy! 07:45 The Mr. Men Show. 07:55 Chloe’s Closet. 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:15 Make Way for Noddy . 08:25 Paw Patrol. 08:45 Little Princess. 09:00 Wanda and the Alien. 09:15 Zack and Quack. 09:30 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:45 Jelly Jamm. 10:05 LazyTown.

10:30 Dora and Friends. 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 11:35 Cowboy Builders. 14:25 North Sea Hijack (Film) Gripping adventure story about a group of terrorists who threaten to blow up two North Sea oil rigs. Starring: Roger Moore, James Mason. 16:20 The Dirty Dozen (Film) Blockbusting adventure starring: Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson 19:10 Sinkholes: Buried Alive. 20:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 20:55 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away! 21:55 5 News Weekend. 22:00 Football League Tonight. Kelly Cates and George Riley introduce highlights of all the day’s games in the three divisions of the Sky Bet Football League. 23:25 Rob Brydon Live. 00:20 The Great British Benefits Hotel.

01:15 Super Casino. 04:10 Transporter: The Series.

05:00 Police Interceptors: Unleashed. 05:50 Make it Big

CHANNEL 4 06:45 How I Met Your Mother. 07:35 Mobil 1. 08:00 London Triathlon. 09:00 The Morning Line. 10:00 Frasier. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory. 12:25 The Simpsons. King of the Hill. 13:55 Rude(Ish) Tube.

Rude Tube’s naughty little sister. 14:25 Channel 4 Racing. Newbury, Newmarket and Ripon. 17:15 Come Dine with Me. 19:40 Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 20:00 Great Canal Journeys . To celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on four spectacular canal journeys, sharing a passion that they’ve enjoyed for decades. 21:00 Walking Through History.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Grammy Award winning musician Robert Palmer an also known for his ‘raunchy’ music promos, is with Simon.

18.05 FAQ - Love Story! The couple who have created a very successful business in Benijofar providing postal services, printing, photography and much more.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon talks with one of the Costa’s most respected guitarists, Nick Barker.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – a wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety 2013 Show.

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07:00 BBC Breakfast. 08:40 Match of the Day. 10:00 BBC News. The latest national and international news stories. 11:00 Sunday Morning Live. Sian Williams and guests discuss moral and ethical issues of the day.

12:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 13:00 Bargain Hunt.

The teams are off to the races as Bargain Hunt heads for Wetherby Racecourse in Yorkshire for a special hour-long version of the programme. 14:00 BBC News. 14:15 Flog It! Paul Martin and experts Mark Stacey and David Fletcher visit the Dorford Centre in Dorchester. 15:00 Escape to the Country. North Yorkshire. 16:00 Animal Odd Couples. Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin is on a worldwide journey of discovery to uncover the reasons behind some of the most unexpected friendships between animals and humans.

17:00 The Great British Bake Off. Amateur baking challenge. With cake week under their belts, the 11 remaining bakers must now prove themselves with biscuits. The signature challenge is to create 24 biscotti.

18:00 Songs of Praise. As the immigration crisis in Calais continues, Sally Magnusson joins Christians in the migrant camp known as ‘The Jungle’. 18:35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. Living on the Edge. 19:35 BBC News. The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team. 19:50 BBC London News 20:00 Countryfile. The Country Land and Business Association’s annual game fair is one of the highlights of the rural calendar. In 2015 it comes from the magnificent setting of Harewood House near Leeds. Joe Crowley and Anita Rani are there, soaking up the atmosphere and taking a peek behind the scenes to give Countryfile viewers a flavour of what’s on.

(Stereo, Including Weather for the Week Ahead, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star) [ Click to find all showings ] 21:00 Fake or Fortune? Art series with Fiona Bruce and expert Philip Mould. Scriptwriter Keith Tutt gambled his savings on a a large oval picture of a Parisian cafÈ scene said to be by the artist Edouard Vuillard, even though it does not appear in the official record of Vuillard’s works.

22:00 Partners in Crime. N or M?. Mystery adventure series based on Agatha Christie’s novels. The British Secret Service enlists Tommy and Tuppence’s help again to find a Soviet agent and a kidnapped sci-

23:00 BBC News. The latest national and international news stories.

23:20 BBC London News 23:30 Match of the Day 2. Highlights and analysis of the day’s two Premier League matches, plus a roundup of the weekend’s earlier action, introduced by Mark Chapman.

00:30 New Town Killers (Film)Thriller about two rich and morally overdrawn investment bankers who get their kicks out of paying the impoverished to act as prey in their warped hunting game set in the streets of Edinburgh. 02:05 Weather for the week ahead. 02:10 BBC News BBC2 07:00 Animal Park. 07:30 The Instant Gardener. 08:15 Countryfile. 09:15 Gardeners’ World. 09:45 The Beechgrove Garden. 10:15 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 11:45 Great British Menu. 13:15 MOTD2 Extra.

14:00 Rugby Union. 15:00 Amateur Boxing Championships. 15:50 Equestrian: European Dressage Championships. 17:00 Dancing Through the Blitz: Blackpool’s Big Band Story. 18:30 VJ Day 70: The Nation Remembers – Highlights. 20:00 Burma, My Father and the Forgotten Army. 21:00 Dragons’ Den. 22:00 Odyssey. 22:45 Country Strife. 23:15 Family Guy. 00:20 Let Me in. 02:05 We are what we are. 03:30 Countryfile. 04:25 Holby City. 05:25 This is BBC2 ITV1 07:00 The Aquabats! Super Show! 07:25 Pat and Stan. 07:35 Dino Dan. Prehistoric Zoo. 08:00 Canimals. 08:15 Sooty. The Wedding. 08:30 Super 4.

08:45 Fish Hooks. 09:00 Young Justice: Invasion.

09:25 ITV News. The latest national and international news. 09:30 Weekend. Aled Jones presents another bumper helping of celebrity chat and music. 10:25.

Murder, She Wrote. Sudden Death. 11:20 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Fiery Confrontations and Topical Issues All in Front of a Studio Audience. 13:25 ITV News and Weather. 13:35 Love Your Garden. Alan Titchmarsh presents the garden makeover show, transforming neglected spaces for some very special people. 14:35 Smokey and the Bandit (Film) Tongue-in-cheek adven-

ture about a high-speed car chase across America involving a sheriff and a bootlegger, with crash stunts galore. Starring: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field. 16:25 The Incredible Hulk (Film) Comic book adaptation. A genetic mutation causes mild-mannered Bruce Banner to turn into the green and muscular Incredible Hulk when he gets angry. While he searches for a cure, the military attempt to create their own genetically modified equivalent using one of their soldiers. Starring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt. 1830 The Chase. Quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh. Four contestants must pit their wits against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them winning the prize cash. 19:30 ITV News London. 19:45 ITV News and Weather

Shed of the Year 14:30 The Big Bang Theory 15:00 The Simpsons 16:25 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 17:30 Location, Location, Location 18:35 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 The Real Noah’s Ark, The astonishing story of Dr Irving Finkel, a world expert on ancient Babylon, and his incredible discovery of a 4000-year-old tablet that sheds new light on the iconic and world famous biblical tale of Noah's Ark. 21:00 Experimental 22:00 Zero Dark Thirty 01:05 Splice 02:50 Come Dine with Me. 05:05 Sarah Beeny’s Double your house for half the money.

06:05 Location, Location, Location

20:00 Nature Nuts. Julian Clary travels all over the UK, meeting nature lovers who are fascinated by the wildlife in their back yards and beyond. In Walsall, he visits Joan Lockley, who has released over 5,000 hedgehogs back into the wild.

06:45 Angels of Jarm 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Bananas in Pajamas 07:20 Angelina Ballerina 07:30 Pip Ahoy!

07:45 The Mr. Men Show 07:55 Chloe’s Closet 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:15 Make Way for Noddy 08:30 Paw Patrol 08:50 Little Princess 09:00 Wanda and the Alien 09:15 Zack and Quack 09:35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 09:50 Jelly Jamm 10:00 LazyTown 10:30 Dora and Friends 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35 Football League Tonight 13:05 Police Interceptors 14:00 Police Interceptors 15:00 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (Film) 16:40 Willow (Film) 19:10 3 Men and a Baby (Film) 20:55 5 News Weekend 21:00 Police Interceptors: Unleashed 22:00 Yes Man (Film) 23:50 Killers (Film) 01:55 Super Casino 04:10 Under the Done 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big

21:00 Midsomer Murders. The Ballad of Midsomer County. Barnaby investigates whether a ballad made famous by a late, lamented folk singer could have been the inspiration for a murder. Did someone want to kill Toby Winning for threatening to take the Little Crosby Folk Festival away from Midsomer - or is the true motive something hidden for 20 years?

23:00 ITV News and Weather 23:15 Man and Beast with Martin Clunes. In the first programme in a two-part documentary, Martin Clunes sets out on a journey around the world to investigate the extraordinary relationship between man and beast.

From birds to bears, and from pets to primates, Martin observes humans and animals working side by side in ways that have existed and evolved over thousands of years.

00:15 56 Up. Three-part documentary continuing the acclaimed Seven Up! series. 00:15 Jackpot 247. 04:00 Motorsport UK. 04:50 ITV Nightscreen CHANNEL 4 06:15 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. 06:25 Fifteen to One. 07:15 How I Met Your Mother. 08:05 Volkswagen Racing Cup. 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch 13:30 Amazing Spaces:

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14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to Ralph McTell, singer songwriter and best known for his hit Streets of London.

18.05 Learn The Lingo – Improve your Spanish 18.15 The Wedding Show – Choosing the right dress is one of the hardest elements of getting married.

18.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – A look below the waves at the spectacular marine life off the shores of Spain.

19.00 Let's Talk – Simon is with local writer Dave Bull plus seasoned Welsh entertainer Paul Christie 19.30 Host Your Own(series) The Costa’s answer to Come Dine With Me. 6 contestants try to impress 3 judges. Steve Bevis with his sports theme.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music.

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Business Services Boat servicing, engine oil/ filter change. General maintenance, fault finding, anti fouling, hull cleaning, accessory installation.

Torrevieja to Mazarron.

Licensed and registered in Spain, 20 years experience. All makes of outboard engines catered for.

Competitive prices, all work guaranteed English/Spanish speaking. Call Tony on 628 166 738 (65470) Four Winns vista, 248, with Volvo penta 5 litre Gxi engine.

Complete Luxury, Immaculate condition. New interior wood floor, electric flush toilet, internal shower and external shower, microwave, oven hob and fridge.

4 berth, downlighting in interior, CD player/radio. Ship to shore radio. Ship to shore electrics .

Hummingbird depth finder and garmen gps. Boat is in green with full weather covering plus full exterior wind shield cabin set.

Extended swim deck. Sun canopy. Gauges White and gold with wood walnut dark and steering wheel New cost of boat was 100,000 euros. Luxury for sale at 35,000â‚Ź O.N.O. Call 628 166 738 FOR RENT - up to 10 metre berth - Marina Salinas - CALL 648 627 272 (69101)

Business For Sale Long term property rental business for sale. Mar Menor area. Contact lettingmarmenor@gmail.com Very easy to manage.(69187)

REMOVAL SERVICE - UK to SPAIN to UK - reliable friendly door to door service. Good Rates. Local moves and Europe.

CALL 965 326 920 / 666 847 648 (89745) Advance Moves - Low Cost Removals from Spain to UK and return. We will provide you with a free online quotation within 30 secs at www.advancemoves.com.

Alternatively call 968 654 667 (69146) Satellite Television from Arcadia.

Direct from the new satellite with no monthly fees. HD systems fully installed from 360 euro, system upgrades and maintenance. Full HD Spaorts and Movie packages available. Call 671 827 585 or email arcadiatvastra2@ymail.com www.arcadia-satellite.com (69156)

Car and Vehicle Sales Cars wanted for cash. No more unwanted SUMA bills, speeding tickets etc. We will legally transfer vehicles out of your name.

Established on the Costa Blanca

for 12 years with hundreds of satisfied customers. Call Tim or Yvonne on 662 211 993 or 610 050 099. (69147) The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is an automatic Ford Kuga priced at just 19,900 euro. 4WD Diesel engine, first registered in 2011 and fully serviced. Come along to our showroom in Elche or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers. The biggest and best for price, choice and quality.

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Clubs and Societies COSTA COBRAS RFC based at Daya Vieja sports ground.

Training juniors Monday 18.30 and Tuesday 18.00, seniors Monday 20.30 and Wednesday 21.00 For more details contact Garry 692 767 242 or Robert on 697 286 416 (69186) The Costa Blanca Neurological conditions support group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 12noon at the Cosmopolitan bar in El Galan on Calle Pico Lobo.

Any patient, family or friends of a person with a neurological con-

dition is welcome. For info call Dermott 617 214 313 (69184) Volunteers are urgently needed in all areas by the Age Concern LIFELINE Team visiting people in their own homes to assess their needs and reporting back to the Lifeline Team Leader. Can you spare a few hours each week to give a little help where required as there are many people who live alone, are lonely and need some form of social contact. If you can help in this respect, please call Age Concern on 96 678 6887. (69185)

Pets Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (69083)

Religious Services La Siesta Evangelical Church, opposite the Flamingo Childrens

Water Park. 1st and 3rd Sunday 9.30 am Sunday Service, 2nd Sunday 11am Service of Worship and Sunday School, 4th Sunday Holy Communion and Sunday School, 5th Sunday 11am Family Service. Wedding blessings, Baptisms and Funerals. Contact Pastor Keith Brown on 666 180 108, email: pastorlasiesta@gmail.com. www.Lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org (69149) International Christian Assembly An Evangelical Church made up of many different nationalities.

Sunday Services at 11am with Junior Church, Communion 1st Sunday of the month. We worship at C/Urbano 23 in Torrevieja. Call 966 799 273.

Web at www.icatorrevieja.org (69150) "Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183.

Residents and holiday makers are welcome to attend our services with communion and 'kids church' each Sunday at 10.30 am. Due to

holidays, heat and traffic congestion, during August there will be NO Fellowship Wednesday meetings at 6.00 pm. For further information contact www.tcf-spain.org" Spiritualist Centre, Benijofar, (formerly of Quesada) meet at Hamiltons Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Benijofar 03178.

Sunday, 11.30 a.m. and Tuesday 7 p.m. Open Circle every Thursday at 6.30 p.m. For more information contact Wendy on 965 323 028.Website www.spiritualistcentre-benijofar.com email or info@spiritualistcentre-benijofer.com Ident Fiscl G54713789 phoenixchurch23@gmail.com (69187)

Property for Rent URGENT! - Properties required for waiting clients. We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, 2 or 3 bed houses, and detached villas.

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PLAYA FLAMENCA 2 Bed, 1 bath 1st floor apartment with English TV. Walking distance to Carrefour supermarket, the commercial centres of Playa Flamenca, La Mosca and the Citrus centre. 375 pcm plus bills.

Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living.

Door to hallway has 2nd bedroom leading off. Good sized separate kitchen which is fully equipped and has galleria leading off. Lounge diner has patio doors with a good sized balcony.

Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool. 375 euros pcm, including generous allowance for bills. Call us on 966 772 553 JACARILLA. 3 Bed, 2 bath apartment. Good sized separate kitchen with external patio off, balcony with lovely views over orange groves. UK TV, air-con, communal pool 395 euros including generous allowance for bills. 966 772 553 WANTED URGENTLY We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, detached houses. If you think your property may be suitable please CALL NOW on 966 772 553 3 bed 2 bath detached house in Montebeo Urbanisation. Fully Furnished. Air Con. Ceiling fans.

Glazed in porch plus conservatory and awnings. VGC. 450 Euro per calendar month plus bills.

CALL 965 724 183 / 616 883 103

Property for Sale 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach.149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860.

(91768) 3 bed, 2 bath semi-detached townhouse in the heart of La Zenia.

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

Fully furnished with air-conditioning. Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental poten-

tial 179,950 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (91773) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout.

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820) Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos. With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking. 89,950 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91779) LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Fully-furnished. Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor.

Reduced for quick sale. 125.500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569. (90187) Beautiful Semi detached villa located in Torreta Florida, 3 bed, 2 bath,garage, large plot, lovely garden area, fully furnished and walking distance to Torrevieja city. Must view tel. 966-73-0057.

Euro 217000 (109105) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552) A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories. The property boasts 2 beds and 2 baths, lounge, kitchen and an integral garage which also acts as a great storage area. There is also a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun. Well worth viewing. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860. (101554) These front line 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments start from 106.000 Euro, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances. Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach. These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.

Call +34 96 897 1860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line! (100861) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon.

Lovely furniture and well maintained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. EURO 149950. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as

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ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath top floor apartment, sea views of the beautiful La Zenia Beach, 280 mt2 property, 30 mt2 Terrace, private solarium upstairs (as big as the property), lovely commu. pool with artificial grass, great opportunity for investment or permanent living. A few meters from the beach and all amenities.

Price: 298.700 Euros. Call 96673-00-57. (139984) Beautiful ground floor apartment in Playa Flamenca, 2 bed 2 bath in a gated community. Tropical gardens and lovely swimming pool area, tennis court, basket court & children play area. Air cond. in all rooms, 127 m2 terrace, interrior m2: 87m2. Fully furnished. Price: 125.000 Euros.

To view please call: 96-673-0057. (139970) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition.

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apartments in the area. Call 96 897 1860. Euro 120000 (101132) BARGAIN reduced to 57950 EURO. Two bed, one bath South-facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel 966 73 0057 (101156) This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low community fees.Reduced price!. Call 968 971 860. Euro 177000 (101510) Top floor duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, sat TV and open kitchen. Sold furnished. Large solarium with sea views, shaded terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 79950 Euro.

Call 96 897 1860. (101524) Now reduced by 10.000 euro for a quick sale. Stunning 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in the heart of Cabo Roig beachside. Furnished.

A/C and sat TV. Underground

parking. Incredible pool and sea views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach and all amenities. Euro 135,950. Call 968 971 860. (100887) 2 bed, 1 bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and satellite TV. Walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach. Off road parking and use of a communal pool.

95,000.00 EUR. Call 637 227 385 for further information.

(100884) 2 bed, 1 bath South-facing apartment. Overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony.

Fully furnished with A/Con and sat TV. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig. Walking distance to the beach. 99,750 Euro. Call 968 971 860.

(101123) Beautiful ground floor apartment.

Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.EUR219,950 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a love-

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ly home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. For viewing contact: 96673-00-57.

Euro 128000 (109130) Large apartment in Punta Prima, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large terrace, air cond. quiet area, low comm. fees, well mantained,

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Euro 148000 (109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Rocio del Mar at Punta Prima, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities. Contact: 96673-00-57.

Euro 148000 (109515) Beautiful property; 2 bed plus conservatory, 2 bath, in a gated urbanization with lovely green areas and 2 comm. pools, air cond. Large solarium, 80 mt2 corner plot. Very well mantained, 3 min. from Habaneras shopping centre. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. Euro 115950 (109523) Semi-Detacthed property in La Torreta Florida, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 400 m2 plot , large terrace, lake views from the large solarium, sunny all year round, garage (possible 3rd bedroom), central heating, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. Euro 147000 (109518) Detached property close to Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot, quite area, garage, lovely swimming-pool. Contact for viewing: 96-673-00-57. Euro 270000 (109519)

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‘MIKE PROBERT TALKS GOLF (Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services).

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

The Benefits of Professsional Coaching If you visit any driving range you will see high handicap golfers giving other high handicap golfers golf tips and coaching.

If there one piece of advice that I can give to you its is “never take advise from someone no better than yourself” and instead take proper instruction from qualified coaches with a good reputation.

We are fortunate on the Costa Blanca to have access to some excellent coaches but usually for reasons of perceived costs or benefits many golfers shy away from taking lessons.

We at the LEADER in conjunction with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services are going to give you the opportunity to receive first class coaching from Challenge Tour Professional Jordan Gibb and his colleague Ryan Boal using some of the latest coaching techniques,including 'stack & tilt' and 'eyeline'.

A 'tour strike clinic' will be held at Vistabella on Sunday 6th September 2015 from 10am to 1pm introducing coaching techniques that re-define how golf is taught while mastering the three fundamentals of hitting great golf shots.

The cost of the day is €59 per person including a bacon roll,coffee and welcome pack on arrival and is limited to 16 people maximum and reservations will be on a first come first served basis and contact Ryan (634188534) or Jordan (642887480) to reserve a place.

This golf clinic day is being run in association with the LEADER poppy appeal golf day also being held at Vistabella on 19th September 2015 and Ryan and Jordan will be making a contribution to the poppy appeal from the proceeds of the clinic day.

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

Rogers is Cafe Uno’s ‘Golden Boy’ Café Uno Golf Society.

By Steve Lawrence.

27 members and guests from Café Uno Golf Society played at Font Del Llop golf course near Aspe recently.

This course although in excellent condition, is not always the favourite of some of our higher handicappers. It is a long course with some very challenging holes, so it's not for the faint hearted golfer.

We had a mixture of mid-summer weather today, comfortably warm, warm and humid, followed by very hot and humid, topped off with a cracking thunder storm and rain for about ten minutes. Then we got hot and dry again and longing to reach the eighteenth hole, where within sight was the nineteenth hole where cool pints of lager were awaiting.

You need to keep your fluids up in this weather you know!

Anyway, some good scores came in in our two categories and were as follows:-

Gold Category.

1st R.Rogers - 36pts.

2nd A.Rich - 31pts.

Best front 9 - G.Benson 17pts.

Best back 9 - T.Rogers 16pts.c/b.

Nearest the pin - T.Rogers.

Nearest the pin in 2 - L.George.

Silver Category.

1st N.Padmore - 36pts.

2nd B.Howie - 24pts.c/b.

Best front 9 - C.Pepperday 14pts.

Best back 9 - B.Wood - 13pts.

Nearest the pin - B.Coey.

Nearest the pin in 2 J.Chesworth.

Winners of the 2's competition G.Benson and N.Padmore.

Best guest was P.Hodson.

Thanks to all for a good turn out today, and thanks to café Uno for the hospitality.

Our next game is on Thursday 6th August at Vistabella 1st tee is 09:30. Just a reminder that membership fees are now due

but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you: Golf Course Alenda Alicante Altorreal Font Del Llop La Finca La Peraleja La Marquesa La Serena Las Colinas Las Ramblas Lo Romero Roda Villamartin Villaitana Levante Vistabella

Price €75 €80 €70 €39 €110 €120 €33 €82 €118 €89 €176 €90 €102 €39 €60

Comments Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy (after 12pm) Two Players and Buggy Single Player and Buggy Two Green Fees and Buggy Four Players and Two Buggies Single Green Fee Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Four Players and Two Buggies Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Single Green Fee Two Players and Buggy (weekends)

Deals of the week: La Manga from only €95 for 2 players and buggy and look out for last minute deals from only €25 at the Nike courses (Alhama,El Valle,Riquelme,La Torre,Mar Menor and Saurines).

For bookings and more information contact Mike by email at info @costa-blanca-greenfees.com or direct on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 quoting reference LEADER. Competition Watch The Roda golf fiesta week will take place between 10th-16th August 2015 which was attended last year by 5000 people with different activities such as golf, paddle, tennis, karaoke, face painting, jumping bag races for kids and golf from only €36 including a shared buggy and contact Mike Probert for more information.

Valencian schedule almost finalised The Valencian Lawn Bowls Championships will be held between 19th September and 3rd October 2015 at Greenlands, La Siesta, the Emerald Isle and San Miguel, with the opening ceremony at the Emerald Isle and the closing ceremony at San Miguel Bowls Club.

The Competition draw will be made next Monday, 17th August, ny the organising committee.

Once again the Leader Newspaper will be producing the Tournament Programme.

Any club, business or organisation wishing to reserve advertising space may do so at extremely competitive rates by emailing: office@theleader.info Of course you can receive even more attractive rates if you also advertise in the forthcoming magazine Bowls Espana, the only publication of it’s kind in Spain, the October launch of which is drawing ever closer.

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Third place enough to keep Adamson at the top Photo shows L/R Paul Durrant, Ian Carmichael, Christian Attwood, Kev Adamson

A visit to La Finca is always a pleasure to most, the membership from the Hub (Villamartin) no exception, particularly as the course is even better now that new green staff are making their mark on the excellent Algorfa layout. A reasonable contingent of 30 players contested the ninth round of the Society´s Grand Prix competition, playing the usual Stableford format.

Some superb 9 hole scores were recorded by several guests, namely Adrian Shaw son of member Andy, who birdied the 7th, 8th and stroke index one 9th for an outgoing 21 points with a “blob” on the 2nd and the 6th. Not unsurprisingly he couldn’t keep the charge going, but still managed a creditable 36 points.

Shaw´s 21 points was however eclipsed

by Ian Carmichael on the front 9 with a two on the Par 3 6th, for a 22 point total plus Shaun Hixon making 22 points this time on the back 9 to include two birdies. He must have been pleased with himself as a lowly 8 points on the front 9 gave him a respectable 30 point total.

The 2´s competition was very interesting, four players sharing the pot Shaun Hixon making sure of his share with one on the 13th and another on

the 16th. Scores from the members was a little more subdued, the Committee´s handicap system severely hampering outstanding scoring. Best 9 came from Christian Attwood with a back 9 of 18 points, including a no score on the difficult 17th. Attwood, now seemingly fully recovered from his recent severe bout of sea sickness, took first place and 15 points to move in to the Grand Prix´s top ten with 6 events to play. Kev Adamson currently leads the table.

The Hub´s next outing is this coming Thursday (13th August) at La Torre Saurines for a two man better ball competition. All are welcome, register at the Hub, Villamartin.

RESULTS “Photo Lounge” N.T.P. Hole 5 Andy Foster, Hole 8 Jeremy Hatch, Hole 13 Shaun Fagan PJ´s Rentacar best guest 1st Ian Carmichael 38 points 2nd Adrian Shaw 36 points 2´s competition Shaun Hixon, Ronnie Geralds, Mark Parry, Ian Carmichael Grand Prix 1st Christian Attwood 33 pts, 2nd Paul Durrant 31 pts, 3rd Kev Adamson 27 pts

TMGS back to their roots T.M.G.S. 3rd Anniversary at Campoamor 5/8/15 To celebrate our 3rd Anniversary we again returned to where it all began, Real club de golf Campoamor to play for the “Anniversary Shield”. We played just a few days after the annual competition in honour of the “Conde de Barcelona” this prestigious competition demands that the course plays at its most difficult, well it was certainly that when it came to the greens. They had not been watered since Thursday evening last week, which in this heat meant that they resembled the greens of the US Open. Although they were irrigated as normal from Sunday evening, some burnt patches were still evident, but the ball did roll true, happy to say that by the time that you read this they should be back to normal. Why should I be writing this, well we had no fewer than 5 players play better than par, yes ok, albeit by a shot or 2, that is until we come to the winner of the Silver Category. In recent week’s I have written about the “Vikings” that make up our Norwegian members and a couple of weeks ago I mentioned that the “Pirate raiders” had pushed off in their long boats heading up the North sea to the oil platforms, well it appears that I overlooked one of them, don’t really know how that happened, as he has frequently been in the frame, so much so that he even won the “Player of the Month” prize for July. This Viking will be pushing off in his long boat to take him and his contraband back home to Norway, at least until late October. That will give the rest of the membership a chance to win 1 or 2 prizes. It must be said that this guy has reduced his E.G.A. handicap by a full 6 stokes during the last 3 months. Haven’t guessed who he is yet? Ok let me enlighten you. Here are the results for the Silver Category. 4th place Mick Kennedy on lower handicap with 34 pts. 3rd place Per Arne Skarnes 35 pts. 2nd place and with 38 pts. must have thought that he had won, John Hillier but in 1st place with an incredible score of 46 pts. YES 46 pts. was that Viking, Carsten Landaas and of course is this year’s winner of the Anniversary Shield. Scores in the Gold Category were also good with Alan Rixson taking 4th

place with 34 pts. 3rd place went to school teacher Derek “Peter” Sullivan 36 pts.; new member Stephen Ross took 2nd place with 37 pts. losing out on lower handicap to our Captain John Eyre. The best of just a few visitors this week was Fredrik Bjorling also with 37 pts. N.T.P.’s this week, Hole 4 Paul Aston, Hole 6 Mick Kennedy, Hole 10 Stephen Ross, Hole 15 Andy Skinner and Hole 17 Dag Lovas. During the presentation the members enjoyed hot and cold tapas provided by the club. As in recent events after all winning cards had been removed, we did a card draw where almost every-

one went home with a prize. Many thanks go to the members that generously donated the various prizes.

Photos: Carsten Landaas and all of the day’s winners.

Our next event is at La Finca on the 12th August, Note for your diary 2 day golf trip to Las Pinaillas (Albacete) golf, buggy, hotel presentation meal all for just €100 everyone is welcome to join us for this event, you can find the full info and more at www.tmgs.org or call the secretary on 661 524 101 visit us at Facebook/tmgsgolf or tweet us at @tmgsgolf

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Las Ramblas Golf Society play three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Las Ramblas G.C. with a tranche of prebooked T-Times starting at 8-18 am.

We are an international group with members from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Switzerland and of course a bunch of "Brits".

Once a month we have a "Social" at a neighboring restaurant and often times with non golfers joining in we top 70, sometimes 80 attendees.

More details at www.lasramblassocialclub.com Our first team game of the week on Monday 3/8 was a 4 ball Texas Scramble - 10% of combined handicaps for a 4 player team, 17.5% for a team of 3, 4 drives each for a 4 man team or 5 each in a 3 playesr team. Numbers were down again at this time of year but the winners with a net score of 15 under par (57) were the so called "dream team" of Lindsay Forbes, Rod (Driver) Doel, Geoff (18) Biggerstaff and Bryan Neal. With 7 birdies on the front 9 and 2 more on the back, no shots were dropped and there was only one 5 on the card, 3's and 4's on all holes except the par 5 third where all the team had a ten foot attempt to secure the birdie and all putts just shaved the hole.

Wednesday was our singles Stableford competition and with numbers still down in the August heat we had just the one prize category rather than the normal two (118 and 19 - 36). We also hold a 2's competition on Wednesdays and today there were 7 two's in total sharing the "pot". Elizabeth Robertson, Ken Robertson and Geoff Biggerstaff had one each but Dave Pulling and guest Jamie Conway doubled their share by scoring two two's in their rounds.

The result: In 4th place on a back 9 count back was Geoff Biggerstaff with a crafty 36 points, 3rd was Pete Dunn also on 36 points and in second place was "back 9" Joyce McClusky with 37 points. The winner with 40 points was handicap secretary Bryan Neal - cut point 8!!

Friday's game was a novelty Red Tees for all. Teams of 4 played off the ladies tees, ladies were given 3 shots to their handicaps and the scoring was all 4 on tees 1,9,10 and 18 and best 2 of 4 on the rest. In second position was team Geoff Biggerstaff, Road Doel, Alan Douglas and Peter Dunn with 110 points - why they didn't get a lady player allocated to their team is a bit of a mystery and maybe that was the reason team Brian Townsend, Allan McClusky, Joyce McClusky and Bryan Neal won the day with 112 points. The 2nd mystery of Friday was why "Back 9" Joyce only contributed 3 points on the last 9 holes??

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‘In form’ Marg posts best score of the day at Villamartin Continuing to maintain a high turnout, 34 members and 6 guests made their way to Villamartin for SMGS’s monthly visit to this popular venue.

Whilst greens were relatively slow, as they seem to be at most tracks at the moment, the course was in excellent condition.

Accompanied by raucous parakeets which seem to be thriving around the course and which seem to be enjoying the hot and humid temperatures, scores were very decent with 6 players bettering their handicaps, with special mention going to Marg Birtwistle for the best score of the day and a further demonstration of a return to form.

on count back, Captain Phil de Lacy.

Gold Category: 4th Steve Higgins (33), 3rd new granddad Bjorn Pettersson (35), 2nd Darren Hancock (36), and 1st, as last month, blob tin/football card specialist Tony Smale with 38 points.

Best front 9 and not in the prizes went to Mick Cook with 19 points, best back nine to John Osborne with 17.

The Abacus was won by John Parker, with the true winner defaulting on a very good bottle of wine by departing early.

The day’s stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following:

Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Joost Boelhouwer (6), Tony Smale (9), Mick Cook (13) and Joost’s dad Theo with a superb shot on 17.

Bronze Category: 4th Phil Birtwistle (32), 3rd Ian Parkinson (34), 2nd Norman Padmore (38), and 1st, once again in the winner’s circle and the day’s best score, Marg Birtwistle with 39 points.

The two best guest prizes went to Alan Ewing (32), just beaten in to 2nd place by winner Ian Hardy with 33.

Silver Category: 4th new grand mum Eva Pettersson (35), 3rd Ken Flaherty (37), 2nd John Aitchison (38) and 1st, also with 38 and winning

Our thanks go to the staff at Villamartin golf course for their contribution to an enjoyable day.

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‘Hot scor es’ keep pace with summer temperatur es as La Marina’s Thoroughgood wins again The record breaking hot spell shows no signs of abating yet but neither do the ’hot scores’ being recorded by our members! The high points totals achieved by many of the day’s players were over 30 and more than a few were 36 or more.

The course was in really good condition but, like many courses at this time of the year, the greens were slower. Green keepers like to protect them from the blazing sun. Fortunately members are wise enough to protect themselves and an enjoyable round was had by all.

The high temperatures meant that members were even more appreciative of the buffet and cold drinks awaiting them at La Marina Sports Centre and we thank Paolo and Helena for their kind hospitality After a few weeks rollover the 2’s competition was finally one by Alan Craig. It was a close call as he

on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Barry Roehrig a call on 966 731 033 to find out

more about the society and its weekly golf gettogethers. Next week we will be at Alenda.

Clapton’s edge out Ruby’s in Alenda Team Challenge

only achieved his 2 on the 17th hole!

Results Nearest the Pin Hole 3 Colin Hasler, Hole 8 Alan Craig, Hole 12 Eric Edwards, Hole 17 Alan Craig Gold Division 37points Barry Thorogood Silver Division 39 points Alan Jones Our next competition is on Thursday August 20th when we will be playing the final round of the Summer Cup. This will be held at Las Colinas GC with a first tee time of 08.40a.m. The trophy presentation will be held at the La Marina Sports Centre later that evening.

Anyone wishing to play/join a friendly society, please contact Alan Craig on 634 347788 for more information

Our latest venture took us to the evergreen and great course, Alenda, where we played a challenge match against Claptons.

26 players attended, with 3 four balls from each team competing for the challenge trophy, which was kindly donated by Bill Martin (a member of both society's) What a great day we had the competition was intense but friendly and Claptons just came out on top with only 3 points between the teams, so well done Claptons and we look forward to the return match in the future.

Back at The Med Bar on El Raso we enjoyed a nice buffet and the presentation took place, Other winners on the day were, nearest the pins on the par 3's G Strowther B Martin (2) and B Abbott, nearest the pin in two was Bill Martin, nearest in three was G Strowther. Runner up was G Strowther and although Claptons seem to have cleaned up, the winner on the day with a fine 38 points was our very own Michelle Evans. Our next outing is at La Finca on the 7th of August any one wishing to join us for this or any other game please enter your name on the list at The Med Bar or email us at rubysgolf@yahoo.co.uk

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WATER ‘ON TAP’ AND MUCH ‘Tit for Tat’ as Murcia start charging APPRECIATED AT ALTORREAL pensioners for fishing licenses This week saw the first round of the two heats for the Clubs knock out Trophy, held at the El Bosquet complex. These are 4 hour matches fished from 9.00 to 1.00pm.

The qualifiers from this heat are: Dave Hoare with 5.72kg, Pete Kerr with 4.14 kg and Jackie Breslin with 3.46kg.

There will not be a heat next week the 13th August, but round 2 will be on Thursday the 20th with the final on the 27th of this month.

There has been an ongoing problem with Anglers trying to get free Pensioners fishing licences in MURCIA. The Club has phoned the Hunting and Fishing department of the Medio Ambiente who are the department responsible for the issue of licences to find out from the horses mouth what is going on. Their reply was: “As the Valencia government has started charging Pensioners living in Murcia for the Valencia licences, we are now charging Pensioners living in the Valencia region for Murcia licences.”

The cost of a 5 year Murcia licence is about 76€. Residents of Murcia who are Pensionistas will continue to receive free fishing licences in Murcia- this is until further notice.

The next Quiz night will be on Tuesday the 11th of August starting at 7.30pm. Cost is 1€ per person and teams of up to 6 can take partOur next Sunday meeting will be on the 16th of August with the Committee at 10.30 followed by the General meeting at11.00.

The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is situated just off a roundabout on the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar.

Our web site is at www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or you can phone us on 966717923 for information

TO ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN WALKING FOOTBALL The Player Flamenca Walking football has suspended its training games, until Monday 7th September and will resume K.O. at 6pm If you think you would like to play next season the only restrictions are that you must be over 55 able to walk, and willing to play, If you have an interest in this game, and would like to come and join us, or if you would like to come and watch and laugh come and look, you will soon want to join in.

Just turn up at the Playa Flamenca Sports centre and enrol/watch/play.

Subs are only 5 euro a game, to pay for the facilities and we also socialise in local bar afterwards For further details contact the club secretary Maggie ;- mobile 698 418 629 or email: bobbyg2542@hotmail.com

Last Wednesday the Society travelled inland from the City of Murcia to play Altorreal which offers golf societies value for money deals.

The course was in good condition and a very thoughtful gesture made by the management of the course was to provide chilled bottles of water not only to start with but a couple of times more during the round. A very nice meaningful and well appreciated touch. The turn out was low as it generally is in August as many members return to the UK for cooler weather and some prefer not to play in the intense heat.

However, there are still quite a few “mad dogs” & Englishmen & Scotsman” around who don´t let the weather put them off a round of golf. The competition was an individual stableford with 18 members contesting it accompanied by 2 guests who were a bit younger than the rest and played off handicaps of scratch and 3. In first place was recently joined member, young “Rock & Roller” Bert Morl who did well on the dance floor today and came in with 31 points pipping, on

C/B, Bonnie Scotsman Charlie Wallace who´s golf is improving since he had a new knee. In third place on 29 points was Mancunian and Man United fanatic Big John Dunnion with 29 points. In fourth place with 28 points was the effervescent and sometimes too talkative Darryll Wright. The nearest the Pins were won by Kenny McKinnon who had 2, Gordon McGregor, Chris Nield, Bert Morl and Tony Patterson. The two guests Richard Giles and Kenny McKinnon came in with 33 and 32 respectively. In the annual knockout competition John Dunnion beat Iron Brian Smith. There was no winner of the 2´s so the pot is carried forward to the next game. For a bit of fun, one of the four-balls played a pairs better-ball, England v Scotland and the Scottish pairing of Gordon McGregor and his son-in-law Kenny McKinnon beat the English pairing of Darryll Wright and Richard Giles 2 and 1 in a close encounter. I think the score when England play Scotland in the World Cup qualifiers will be a different.

The weary golfers returned to the Quesada Country Club for the presentations and a well earned beer or two and a hot and cold buffet kindly laid on by mine hosts.

There is a members meeting at the Quesada Country Club on Tuesday 11 August starting at 11.00 am.

The next game is an individual stableford for the Summer Cup at Roda on Wednesday 19 August.

Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a very friendly golf society and play golf once a fortnight at a wide variety of courses at very reasonable cost, should contact the Membership Secretary Les Pancott on 966716723.

Blinston debut’s at Lo Romero with a win 16 members of the El Raso Golf Society travelled to Lo Romero on 31 July to play our monthly game.

We

have not played this venue for a couple of years and what a nice surprise. Not crowded and in good condition it was a pleasure to play this challenging course.

Attendance was severely

depleted because of the time of year and members in UK. Nearest the pins was won by; Hole 5 Dave Blinston, Hole 7 Dave Nicholls, Hole 12 Debbie Weedon and Hole 15 Harry Armstrong.

Best front today was won by Joy Gray with 18 points and best back by Debbie Weedon with 19 points. Second overall today with 35 points was Tony Wilson and the winner with a splendid 36 points was new member Dave Blinston.

After the game we retired to the Olde 9th for repast and refreshments.

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next game is at Las Colinas on 31 August.

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Trophies for Club Natacion Torrevieja swimmers in first night sea swim To finish of the 2014-2015 season Club Natacion Torrevieja swimmers took part in the first night sea swim hosted by PDM San Javier.

The “1st Travesia A Nado Nocturna Mar Menor” started as the sun went down on the beach “playa de los Pescadores”. Swimmers were divided into three age categories – the first - children 10 yrs and younger, the second group - 11-14yrs and then the third and broadest category - 14 years and older including all adults. Club Natacion Torrevieja had 11 swimmers participating in two of the races. In the 11-14 yrs category Vicky Pigneur won third place and in the 14yrs and adult category Zoe Connolly won first place, being the first girl back with team mate Paula Garcia following shortly behind with 3rd place.

For Vicky and Paula these trophies were complimented by their recent participation in the

Spanish National Championships. Vicky has recently travelled to Coruna for the “III Campeonato de Espana Alevin”. Racing in the 100m and 200m backstroke events Vicki was placed 28th in the 100m and 53rd in the 200m race. Colleague Paula Garcia travelled to Sabadell to race in the “XXXVII Campeonato de Espana Infantil”. Paula raced in the 50m and 100m freestyle events and was placed 70th in the 50m event.

The club now takes a break over the month of August and returns to training in September and participation in the Next Torrevieja Travesia at the beginning of September.

For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa 665 454 126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki 669 637 015 or by email on info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com

Clean sheet as Torre reshaping continues A

crowd of 1,000 or so, had much to cheer, as first fter 5 very testing friendlies, Torry at last Juanfran, then Brani, came close to putting Torry achieved a clean sheet, against another in the lead. Midway through the half, the visitors higher ranked club. Hercules only just came into their own. Mariano shot wide, before missed out on promotion from div 2b, and must be Torry full back Edu saved his sides blushes, when a good bet to go one better this time around. It's his header off the line prevented a certain goal. very difficult to gauge a club's potential from Back came Torry through Brani, but faced with a 1 watching these pre season run outs, for as much as on 1, he shot straight at the keeper. Pedreno players want to entertain their fans, the main MUST work on this weakobjective must be to find the best formula for the coming CD Torrevieja 0 Hercules CF 0 ness, for both Brani and Juanfran have been guilty of season, even if it means lacking composure in all 5 friendly matches, with making changes for changes sake. Torry manager a goal being there for the taking. The more expePedreno, and his opposite number, elected to conrienced Hercules side always seemed to have an tinue with this policy, the hosts line up giving no extra man on the pitch, and would have led at the clues to his first choice 11: OSCAR (MIGUEL), interval, had Portillo headed under, and not over VICENTE, EDU (LEWIS), MATEU (GUILLEM), the bar.

EDDY (CAVAS), JORGE (MATHEUS), BRANI (LUIS CARLOS), BURGUILLOS (CARRASCO), Highlights of a scrappy 2nd half, were again bad misses from both sides, as substitute keepers had JUANFRAN (CESAR), SANCHEZ, BANlittle to do. Lewis looked lively after his introducDERAS. Early doors saw Oscar test the fans heart rate, star- tion, but once again, a killer goal instinct is lacking. What is worrying, was another 4 bookings for ring in another Jekyll and Hyde performance. the home side, for it's hard enough avoiding the Having pulled off a blinding save, he then almost referee's wrath during league matches, let alone gifted Hercules a goal, as he casually distributed having a batch of points accumulated from friendthe ball without due care and attention (hate to ly matches, totting up towards an early suspension. encounter him on the road!!). Another good

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I just wish that referees would be more tolerant in these friendlies, by warning/lecturing players, instead of reaching for the yellow card at the drop of a hat!

Two more friendlies have been arranged, both away. On Weds 12 Aug, ko 8.30pm, Torry visit

Thader Rojales, then on Sat 15 Aug, Mar Menor (San Javier) are the hosts. Div 3 season kicks off on 23 August, when Torry visit Ontinyent, before the first home match on Sun 30 Aug, ko 7pm, sees Borriol arrive at the Vicente Garcia Stadium.

Pre Season sees Real Murcia take to Dragon Boat

Real Murcia are currently pre season training at Pinatar Arena prior to getting their Segunda B season underway with a trip to Marbella on 23 August.

The club finished at runners up last season but with only one automatic promotion sport they were unable to convert their second place playoff position into promotion to Segunda A. This coming season, new coach

Jose Manuel Aira, a former La Coruna player, who has arrived from managing Racing de Ferrol, says he eyes are firmly placed on finishing the season as champions, anything less will be unthinkable.

Well at this stage he certainly has the squad buzzing and amongst his varied pre season training activities the players took to the water last week t the Centre of Marine

Activities in San Pedro del Pinatar.

They tried their hand in a Dragon boat, courtesy of Daniel Perez, Councillor the for Sports in San Javier, and with the cooperation of AD Pinatarense.

Whilst their performance can best be described as ‘adequate’ the councillor said that we wish them rather more success on the football field.

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