The Leader Newspaper 10 June 2024 – Edition 1027

La Roqueta beach in Guardamar del Segura took another life on Saturday, bringing the number of deaths to four at the same spot in just three days.

On Saturday afternoon a 77-year-old man has died while bathing, according to sources from the Emergency Information and Coordination Centre (CICU), with the emergency services receiving the notification at 3:30 p.m.

The victim was pulled out of the water by other bathers who were on the beach, but he was in an unconscious state, despite attempts to revive him.

This is the same beach where 2 brave heroes, a 52-year-old Briton and a 46-year-old man from Poland, gave their lives just 24 hours earlier, on Friday morning, as they attempted to rescue two children, aged 6 and 7, who had found themselves in difficulty.

On Saturday afternoon paramedics carried out resuscitation manoeuvres on the bather but there has been no response.

This was the fourth death on La Roqueta beach in just three days. As we already reported, a 68-year-old Israeli man died on Thursday, and on Friday two other men, the Briton and the Pole, lost their lives while trying to rescue two children, who were finally able to get out of the water.

It is not known whether either of the two men who lost their lives on Friday had any relationship to the two children.

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GUARDAMAR’S DEADLY BEACH

Friday’s incident took place around midday.

There was some initial confusion with early rumours suggesting that up to eight people had lost their lives in the incident. Fortunately, this proved to be untrue.

Following the rescue three other people, two men aged 39 and 22 and a woman aged around 20, also had to receive health care, the first of them with symptoms of drowning. All of them were part of a group of bathers who jumped into the water when they saw that the children were in in serious trouble.

When he heard of the Friday drownings the Guardamar del Segura Mayor, Jose Luis Saez, brought the monthly Plenary meeting to a halt. He said: “We have now had three deaths from drowning in the last 24 hours at Guardamar’s beaches. The prevailing sea conditions are very dangerous, with strong dragging currents making bathing unadvisable.”

The mayor confirmed that the lifeguard service and the rescue plan is not due to be put in place by the Guardamar council, until 15 June.

With four deaths in the last 48 hours, there have now been nine drownings in Alicante Province within the first seven days of June.

Nearby to Friday's tragedies, a 76-year-old Irishman drowned on Monday at Cala Capitan in Orihuela Costa.

The other drowning victims include a Belgian pensioner and a Moldovan man. Two other bathers also passed away on Monday in Calpe and Elche.

Another swimmer in La Vila Joiosa this Saturday morning had better luck as he was able to be rescued in time and although the 69-year-old man was unconscious he was stabilized by the emergency services on the Basseta de l'Oli beach in the historic capital of the Marina Baixa.

La Roqueta beach is located in the southern tip of the Guardamar town centre and, like the rest of the municipality’s coastline, is still without a lifeguard and rescue service.

The season begins next Saturday, June 15 and will end on October 15.

On Saturday a maximum temperature of 25.9 degrees was recorded in Guardamar, which

encouraged those who spent the day on the beach to get into the water. The wind had maximum gusts of 33 kilometres per hour, according to the Valencian Meteorological Association (Avamet).

RAISING FUNDS WITH CRESCENDO

Crescendo International Choir performed a concert at La Siesta Evangelical Church in Torrevieja on Thursday, May 30, entertaining the packed venue with popular songs from movies and musicals. This event raised 433 euros for La Siesta church’s charities. These include financial assistance for an orphanage in Mozambique and Friends of Pahar Schools, which helps pay for scholarships for girls to attend classes in rural Indian schools.

Earlier in May, Crescendo International Choir gave a free concert at Casa de Cultura in Benijofar, raising 230 euros for the Benijofar food bank. The business sponsor for both concerts was Rincon de Mateos, a local bakery, who supplied coffee and biscuits to concert attendees in exchange for donations.

The theme of these concerts and two June concerts is movies and musicals. Some songs featured include Sound of Music medley, Memory from the musical Cats, Unchained Melody from the movie Ghost, You’ve Got a Friend in Me from the film Toy Story, and a medley of songs from the popular musical and film Les Misérables.

On Saturday, June 1, Crescendo Choir performed at the Salt Church in Los Montesinos, raising 163 euros for the needs of this church.

On Sunday June 16, the choir will be performing for the first time at Palau de Altea, a performing arts theatre in the lovely seaside town of Altea. The choir is also gearing up for its 20th anniversary concert on October 26 at the Salt Church in Los Montesinos, so mark your calendars now!

Choir rehearsals take place at Rincon de Miguel in Los Montesinos between 17:30 to 19:45 every Thursday. For more details about the choir, see crescendo-choir.com. You can also follow the group on Facebook at Crescendo Choir. If you have questions, email info@crescendo-choir.com. The choir would be delighted to welcome new singers. Our current choir includes people from England, Scotland, Wales, the US, the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia, among other nationalities. Our Music Director, Irene Oliva, and pianist, Antonio Guillen, are accomplished Spanish musicians.

ëACAPTIVE WIFEí

By David Whitney c2024

His love for her consumed him

If you can call it love at all

He wanted to possess her

Like a trophy on the wall

He made all her decisions

He kept her close at hand

Her family tried to warn her

Though she couldn't understand

And gradually her confidence

Was gone like passing time

She lost touch with her family

Each day a hill to climb

He kept her like a prisoner

A bird within a cage

He fed her words of precious love

Like reading from a page

Her life was not her own at all

He planned each breaking day

He made her wear what he picked out

She didn't have a say

And slowly she sank further down

Her pretty face now gaunt

A shadow of the girl she was

His fun now just to taunt

And then one day she saw the light

And saw what she'd become

An object in a love less home

Detached from everyone

So silently she crept away

While he was sleeping tight

Dressed only in pyjamas

She fled into the moonlight

Courage not her strong point

But now fearing for her life

She rued the day she'd said "I do"

And became a captive wife.

Local Police were first on the scene

POTHOLES ARE BECOMING A DESIGN FEATURE OF ORIHUELA COSTA ROADS

If you’re a driver in the Orihuela Costa you could be forgiven for thinking potholes have become a design feature of our local roads.

Not only are they are getting worse, because we’re not spending enough to maintain them, but until the council and the contractor resolve their differences, despite the promised million euro budget, they are unlikely to get any better.

Currently we have the ridiculous situation whereby the council is threatening the contractor, Zaplana Caselles, with a 126,634 euro fine for breach of contract, while at the same time owing the same contractor the sum of 350,000 euros in unpaid invoices, for work undertaken between September and May.

The reason for the proposed fine is that the contractor has not built the 1,174 square metre warehouse and storage

area, office area, staff changing rooms and toilets that were included in the tender specifications. Although this is a serious breach, it is not enough to terminate the contract, with the councillor for infrastructures, Víctor Valverde (PP), proposing the a penalty of a 126,634 euro fine instead.

So it would appear that until this impasse is resolved, the invoices paid and the warehouse built, there will be no meaningful improvement to the Orihuela Costa roads.

While the government team is no longer the same, the problem is, and has been since the start of the contract in 2020, a lack of supply of materials that are provided by the council and the unacceptable delay in payments.

The state of the Orihuela Costa roads is one of the issues that attracts the most

complaints from residents.

Indeed AVCRL, the Asociación de vecinos Cabo Roig y Lomas-Orihuela Costa, has again written to the mayor calling for urgent repairs to Calles Carlos Torres, Orihuela and Torrevieja, in the Torrezenia urbanisation, asphalting costs to be met from the 60,000 euros allocated in the participatory budgets that were approved in 2019.

The roads are in a regrettable state, and in recent weeks they have deteriorated even more, very much in line with a similar worsening in the management of the area by this council.

Currently our politicians seem to do little more than apply Band-Aids at best, as they endlessly postpone the many problems that we see declining on an almost daily basis on the coast.

Town Hall Demonstration to highlight critical state of Orihuela Costa Schools

Orihuela Costa Parents are encouraging all residents to join them at the Orihuela Costa Town Hall in Playa Flamenca at 1.15 pm next Monday17 June in a demonstration about the lack of quality education on the coast.

As the mayor and his government continue to dither over the location of the new junior and infants

school the education of children in the area is being put at risk.

Please give up just 15 minutes of your time and join other concerned residents who feel that the council is not doing enough to safeguard the future of our children.

Successive councils have now had 18 months to allocate a site for a new prefabricated school which has long been intended to ease

the pressure on the dire situations in Playas de Orihuela and Los Dolses schools for both the children and a large number of dedicated teachers.

While Playas de Orihuela should have about 540 students, it currently has over 800, and Los Dolses, with a recommended level of 388, is at around 710.

The situation has forced Los Dolses to sacrifice even the teachers’ restroom and hold classes in corridors.

And all the time this situation is allowed to continue by the mayor Pepe Vegara, the Councilor for Education, Vicente Pina, and the rest of the government team, the early education of children in their particularly important development years, is failing them badly.

MELODYMAKERS CHARITYDONATION

Thanks to the Melody Makers singing group their chosen charity "DonacionsTorrevieja" will be receiving 204 euros after their successful performance at the Marina Bar calle de las Rosas Torrevieja on Thurs 6th June.

Abucket collection by fund raiser

Lorraine Whitney proved to be extremely lucrative raising the said amount which will go to food for the less fortunate particularly children who go without breakfast during the summer school holidays.

With the bar decorated with Union Jacks to commemorate WW2 the group sang 'We'll Meet Again" which of course had audience participation.

Thank you Melody Makers, your set of songs proved to be successful in raising this very acceptable amount for this worthwhile charity.

UNCERTAINTY FOR OVER 100 ORIHUELA SPORTS STAFF

The future of more than 100 staff that manage the Orihuela sports centres hangs in the balance as the management company, Clequali, according to the workers, is experiencing serious financial difficulties because of unpaid council invoices.

Some contracts have already been ended, and they demand that the Orihuela Council steps in

to save their jobs.

However, after a week of uncertainty, the workers have now been told by Mayor Pepe Vegara, that their salaries and the continuity of the service are guaranteed.

In addition, the mayor has announced that the tender for the new contract will go out this week.

Cyberkiosk aims to speed up Council Administration

The Torrevieja Town Hall now has a touch screen cyberkiosk available for public use, situated in the lobby of the town hall. It was formally inaugurated on Friday by the mayor, Eduardo Dolón, and the Councillor of Innovation, Ricardo Recuero, but already it has been used by over 600 people conducting town hall business, seeking personal data, printing certificates, documents or paying fines.

Currently there are town hall staff on hand to help you through the procedure, but we are assured that it is as simple as using a mobile phone.

Bogus priest scams local parishes

The Alicante Civil Guard has arrested a man for pretending to be a priest as he went about the business of scamming other priests.He was arrested following complaints from the parish priests of the churches in Catral and Bigastro, from whom he obtained more than 15,000 euros.

During the investigations,officers discovered that he had a dozen prosecutions pending across Spain for similar crimes.In Asturias alone he was accused of nine scams using the same operation committed during 2020.

TORREVIEJA PHARMACY FINED

The Council has fined a town centre pharmacy 5,692 euros for not complying with a demolition order for 3 steps that encroach onto the public footpath at its main access from the street.The steps have been in place since 2008.It is just one of the dozens of urban sanctions that are signed monthly in the municipality and that go unnoticed. Municipal surveyors say that the main access needs to be adapted with the steps inside the premises.

Campoverde Gardens Open Day Basks in the Summer Sunshine

The village of Campoverde celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual Open Garden Day on May 28th. The sun shone and hundreds of people toured round six interesting local gardens ranging from the small to very large.

It was a hugely enjoyable day with keen gardeners and those who just like to see nice gardens, converging from all over the Costa Blanca area.

The Open Garden Day is organised by James McAllister from Campoverde Church and James says it has two main purposes. “Firstly, we want to celebrate gardens and the craft of gardening. Secondly, Open Garden day helps us to raise funds for the Church’s work with young people in

general, and our annual Summer Club in particular”.

In addition to enjoying the gardens, whilst benefitting the work of the Church, many of the gardens also offered a range of refreshments ranging from cream teas, to wine and tea and biscuits. As an added bonus one garden was selling lovely seedlings and cuttings that visitors could take home to beautify their own gardens.

Commenting on the success of the day, James said: “When we closed the gardens at 4pm all the gardeners were exhausted after showing people round and answering questions. But we were pleased that God had provided us with wonderful weather and beautiful gardens to share with others; and we are sure everyone went away happy”.

CHILDREN’S TRAFFIC PARK CLOSES FOR SUMMER

During the last year, following its renovation and reopening, the Children's Traffic Park in Torrevieja has received 1,725 students from 13 primary schools in the town, in addition to 26 ALPE students, who have all been able to enjoy lessons on road traffic supervised by the Policia Local.

A further 134 sessions reaching 4,169 secondary school students have included specific talks to combat gender violence, bullying and drug addiction. In addition, the students have been educated in traffic regulations, with special relevance to awareness in the use of personal mobility vehicles, electric scooters, in order to improve civility between pedestrians and vehicles in the streets of the municipality.

Students from schools in nearby municipalities, including Benijófar, with 56 students, also received lessons provided by a team from the Torrevieja Local Police.

The Open Garden Day is organised by James McAllister from Campoverde Church

Flamingos return to La Mata

After many years of absence due to the low levels and high salinity of the wetland waters, flamingos have returned to La Mata lagoon. The reason for their abandonment was the drastic reduction of brine shrimp, a small arthropod that thrives in this type of water, its main prey and sustenance.

The lack of food also affected other ornithological species linked to hypersaline ecosystems such as the shelduck and the finebilled gull.

Although the lagoon levels are still low, the influx of seawater has reduced the salinity enough for a notable hatching of brine shrimp to occur, with a clear benefit for the bird species that rely on it for food.

Closure Doesn´t Really Mean Closure, Right?

Having been closed down for 3 years and fined 50,000 euro for consistently violating the rules, the Metro nightclub in Bigastro still doesn’t seem to think that rules apply to them, as they applied for an opening licence for a party this weekend.

Just six months into the ban the club organisers started selling tickets without receiving the necessary permission from Orihuela town hall, who have jurisdiction over the licencing.

However, following the council’s refusal to granta licence the gig has now been cancelled.

PAPA JOHNS THE LATEST ADDITION TO TORREVIEJA’S GASTRONOMICAL SCENE

The Papa Johns pizzeria brand continues its expansion process by opening a new location in Torrevieja, becoming the 93rd restaurant in Spain, and the 5th in the Valencian Community.

The new establishment has 200 square metres of room, both in store and for take-out or home delivery, and has a children's area so that the kids can enjoy their visit to the pizzeria with their families.

Papa Johns Torrevieja is located on Calle Apolo, 26.

CRYPTO COMMERCE ARRIVES IN TORREVIEJA

"It's official now." With that fanfare, the Association of Small and Medium Merchants of Torrevieja (APYMECO), announced last Thursday the launch of payment with cryptocurrencies in commerce in the salt city.

Through a collaboration framework with the Bitnovo Pay platform, Torrevieja becomes the first "crypto-friendly" city in Europe before the start of summer of 2024.

In this first phase of implementation, more than 30 businesses among the 100 pre-registered have joined the platform and already allow consumers to purchase products and services by paying in Bitcoin and other crypto assets in an easy way. safe and transparent.

Jorge Almarcha, president of APYMECO, highlighted the enormous interest of many commercial and hospitality establishments, as well as other productive sectors, in joining this platform.

He said that all transactions are carried out in a "legal and legitimate" manner. "This does not mean that we want to encourage businesses to invest in cryptocurrency, but simply that they can offer their customers another payment method," describes Jorge Almarcha.

Jorge Almarcha also praised the Torrevieja council for their support

‘STOP SAVING THE GOOD CHINA...’

If you are like me, you have an inbuilt propensity for always minding the ‘good stuff’ and using the second-best. I rotate the same well-worn shirts, whilst leaving the ‘A-list’ for that special occasion that never comes. I have nice shirts still in their packing for several years. But this is all about to change, dear readers, and my earnest advice to you is to do the same thing.

Forget about keeping the good china for that special occasion that never comes; bring it out and use it this evening if that gives you a bit of pleasure.

Take out the best you have and use it now. Whether that be a lovely coat, a piece of jewelry, or you favourite pair of shoes – wear it

now. All this ‘good stuff’ should not lie languishing in a press, box, or drawer; it is meant to be used, so use it now!

The folly of minding stuff ‘too good to use’ was forcibly brought home to me in the course of our recent house-flitting. We’ll leave Mrs Youcantbeserious’ possessions out of this, due to the fact that clothes left in a wardrobe for years actually shrink over time, so let’s side-step that one!

One of the items I found in a box in the attic was a perfectly good and functioning pocketwatch, which belonged to my late Uncle Paddy. Let me tell you the story of Paddy and the watch, in order to better illustrate the point I am making.

Paddy Mulligan, who died in 2003, lived out his long life in a 1950s manner. He could have afforded a luxurious home and lifestyle, but he chose not to – and we have to say, he was a very happy and contented man.

When our uncle passed away, we found most of the shirts, pullovers, shaving sets, jackets and hats; Christmas presents his nephews gave him over the years; all there, still in original wrapping and filling the presses upstairs. They were all too good to wear for now …

Uncle Paddy never wore a wrist watch. He owned two old pocket watches (one belonged to his deceased brother, Tony). The watches were very ancient and one would always be in for repair.

Finally, neither of them could be fixed and the solo farmer judged the time by the sun when down the fields. He had asked a jeweler in Mullingar if they sold pocket watches and he said ‘the woman laughed,’

Then, on a trip to Belfast, I found a shop with pocket watches in the window. That solved what to give my uncle for that Christmas. The watch was not expensive, but it was lovely and shiny and in a nice box nestling in blue velvet.

Twenty years later, I took the watch back when Uncle Paddy died. It was still in the same box, never having been worn or used. It was too good, not only to bring down the fields, but even to attach to his old watchchain and wear in his good suit going to mass.

I wound the watch and off it went, keeping perfect time. Same thing now, another 20 years later, when I find it in a box, wind it and off she goes.

This house-move has finally taught me the lesson of not hoarding or minding stuff. I

Bikers pay tribute to Almoradí truck driver who died in Belgium

Approximately a hundred bikers answered the call of Moteros de Levante last weekend as they paid a heartfelt tribute to the memory of the Almoradí truck driver who died in Belgium.

Gathered at the Castillo Trans premises, in Benejúzar,the Vega Baja biker enthusiasts held a few minutes of remembrance following the sudden death of Gheorghe Tibil,murdered when a group of young people threw a manhole cover from a bridge onto the cab of the vehicle that the victim was driving.

His wife,who was co-driver during the accident,attended the event,receiving a

know I am not alone. Most of us hoard ‘good things’ and don’t use them for fear of not having them on the day more suited to being best dressed.

Even if that special occasion does arrive, very often the clothes are spoiled for having idled for so long. Or fashions have changed – especially for the Gorls.

Sticking with clothes; we tend to feel better for being well dressed. So, why not dress up for ourselves? What are we waiting for?

Every single day is a gift for me, and for you. Every day is worthy of treating ourselves well. You could be hit by a bus and finish up being laid out in that dress or suit you thought was too good to wear on that day.

Live in your best room and stop saving it for when visitors call.

Our house is full of crystal collected over the years – but what use is it when I never remember any of it being used for anything?

As well as sipping tea out of the good china, in your best clothes, bring out the Waterford Glass and if you enjoy a glass of wine; just go and open that vintage bottle.

One way or the other, you only have one life to live – so go on and enjoy everything you have while there’s still time.

If you’re looking for me, I’ll be that dapper don, the well dressed distinguished-looking man that looks like a tourist around town on a Tuesday morning!

DON’T FORGET

Whatever the cost of living is, it’s worth it. facts about yourself.

license plate and a bouquet of flowers from the bikers.She was clearly speechless from the emotion following such a traumatic experience.

The event ended with a minute of silence.

Uncle Paddy’s watch that was too good to wear.

The bikers gathered in Benejúzar

Briton arrested in Cartagena for sexual abuse of minors in UK

A 68-year-old fugitive from the United Kingdom has been arrested in Cartagena, where he was hiding after being accused of several crimes of sexual abuse of minors in 2021. The arrested man was the subject of an International Detention and Extradition Warrant.

The victims reported the events three years ago, said to be of extremely serious, and causing him to flee to Spain, according to the National Police. The arrest request, that was issued by the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency (NCA) was enforced last week. The investigation determined that he was hiding in Cartagena, where he was finally located. Following his arrest he was transferred to Madrid for and extradition order back to the United Kingdom.

New shop for Age Concern in San Luis

The Age Concern shop in Torrevieja has closed after 18 years of successful trading. However, its faithful customer following need not fear. It is only moving a few kilometres out of town to its NEW LOCATION IN SAN LUISPlaza Tolosa 1 (Calle Carreño), Urb. San Luis, Torrevieja. (Between GB Solicitors and The Bodega)

Nothing has changed except the premises. It will continue to offer an extensive range of clothes, accessories and bric-abrac all to a high standard. And the same friendly band of volunteers will be there to welcome you and to give help and advice if needed. The shop is open 10am1.30pm Monday to Friday.

INJURED DRIVER FLEES CRASH SCENE

IN ORIHUELA COSTA

The driver of a grey ford focus has crashed at high speed after hitting a parked car in Calle Limón de Playa Flamenca, which, according to eyewitnesses, moved the vehicle about four metres along the road.

The accident, in Orihuela Costa, occurred next to the Orange Padel Spain complex, on Tuesday morning, coinciding with school opening hours.

A Basic Vital Support ambulance attended the crash site but, following the collision, the driver,

Read through for ADAPT Theatre Group after break

After a few months' rest, the members of Adapt Theatre Group are back together again as they begin to plan for this year's pantomime.

Although the title is still officially under wraps, the popular showgroup were able to have their first read through as well as being able to enjoy a lovely

who was covered in blood, fled the scene in the direction of Carrefour.

The driver was later traced to Torrevieja Hospital where he was receiving treatment in the A&E department.

meal and fun time together. All will be revealed in due course, but the cast are filled with enthusiasm and raring to go! More information and membership applications to ericberg2@hotmail.com

GUARDAMAR LOCAL POLICE PROTEST AT MUNICIPAL PLENARY

Guardamar’s local agents claim to be the lowest paid policemen in the region and on Friday they turned out in force at the monthly Plenary Session to protest their situation before the municipal government,chaired by the socialist José Luis Sáez.

They say that they are the worst paid and valued of all the municipalities in the region,a situation, they say,that must be urgently remedied.

Members of the force issued a series of demands that they consider essential to improve their situation,some of which they have been asking for more than 5 years.

Luxury line for Alicante Bodega Submarina del Mediterráneo

“The transformation that wine undergoes during the underwater maturation process represents the spirit of our winery,” according to Alicante wine producer Pepe Marin, a statement that he uses to justify his new range of limited-edition wines aimed exclusively at private sale. But they don’t come cheap, and at a price of 25,000 dollars for each batch of 24 bottles, that is, almost 1,000 euros per unit, with just 960 bottles available for sale, it’s a choice that is unlikely to accompany my ‘menu del dia’ any time soon.

Lack of doctors puts summer health centres at risk

The Minister of Health, Marciano Gómez, has said that the shortage of doctors "due to the inaction of the Ministry of Health" puts the opening of 54 auxiliary centres at risk in the Valencian Community this sum-

mer. However, he confirmed that the Generalitat "is finalizing the holiday plan to avoid this extreme situation and minimize problems in the Community, as far as possible.

The summer auxiliary clinics usually reinforce the coast but there are also many inland, in small towns that welcome visitors.

TORREVIEJA TO ISSUE 16 NEW TAXI LICENSES

Torrevieja believes that it needs to increase its taxi supply by 20% to meet the demand of one hundred thousand inhabitants. As such, after rejecting the proposal to share the summer service with neighbouring Orihuela, the councillor of Transport, Antonio Vidall, is promoting a procedure to create 16 new taxi licenses to add to the current 84. The increase in taxi licenses is part of the city's strategy to improve public transport, improving its supply in the face of the unstoppable increase in demand, both urban and interurban.

Pressure to upgrade CV-95

The Orihuela Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting on Tuesday with the regional secretary of Infrastructure, and local mayors, where they presented the work of Prof Armando Ortuño, on an upgrade to the CV-95.

The road that connects the coast with the interior of Vega Baja appears in the budgets and, according to the president of the Chamber, Mario Martínez, there is "progress" in the project by the current Consell. He added that he will give his support to "any public-private initiative" to carry out this infrastructure.

PRAISE FOR ORIHUELA LOCALPOLICE AGENTS

The General Directorate of the Civil Guard has congratulated seven Orihuela Local Police officers for their outstanding contribution to a recent police operation carried out last month in which a criminal group was apprehended who were carrying out robbery with violence and intimidation, vehicle theft and document falsification. The agents acted with great professionalism, both in obtaining information and in passing it on. Their work greatly assisted the operation, at a crucial stage of the investigation.

Pilar mayor orders removal of his own electoral billboard

Mayor José María Pérez Sánchez (PP) has ordered the "immediate removal" of a billboard on Calle Reyes Católicos and Ramón y Cajal, which was not taken down following the 2023 municipal elections.

The removal comes after complaints of irregular advertising made recently by the opposing PSOE who, last year, had to take down a promotional billboard of their own from the municipal sports centre.

PROMOTIONAL TRAIN TICKETS FOR CHILDREN

Renfe has launched a summer campaign aimed at families traveling with children under 14 years of age, matching the price of child tickets for AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Intercity and AVE Internacional services for any journey. These promotional tickets can be purchased until Thursday, June 13.

This campaign will allow children under 14 years of age to travel on High Speed trains (AVE and Avlo) and Long Distance trains for 5 euros to any destination, from June 28 to September 8.

Controversy over Regional President’s Torrevieja Boasts

Earlier this week, a press release from the Valencia Government showed the success of Torrevieja¥s port development, following the visit by the President of the Regional Government, Carlos MazÛn, who stated that the new leisure area of the port "will allow Torrevieja to be at the forefront of the 21st century and even the 22nd" and is an example of where the

Valencian Community is moving forward, with "100 million investment".

However, not only has the local socialist leader, Barbara Soler pointed out that the rehabilitation of the port area is a true benefit for Torrevieja, but the responsibility lies firmly in the hands of the former PSOE President, Ximo Puig, and "neither MazÛn nor his government have had any-

thing to do with the project", nor in the investment.

Soler also pointed out that the manor and approach which the boasts were made also potentially went against the rules in the run up to the European elections this week, resulting in the press release and all record of the comments being deleted from the regional governmentís website.

Ecological Gymkana in San Miguel de Salinas

On Saturday 15 June, World Environment Day, the Department of the Environment and the Department of Youth will carry out an environmental awareness and educational activity focussing on the importance of recycling and nature conservation.

The activity will be carried out by teams of 5 participants which will compete to collect the most rubbish as they, with the help of a map, complete tests and challenges at five

designated stations in the municipality.

The winning team will receive a prize for each participant in the group. Entrants are advised to wear comfortable shoes, use sunscreen, a hat, water and gardening gloves. More info is on the Ayuntamiento Facebook Page.

QUICKIE CROSSWORD

ACROSS ACROSS

6.Surprise (7)

7.Hard-wearing fabric (5)

9.Urbane (5)

10.University department (7)

12.Holding sway (11)

14.Obsequious (11)

18.Card game (7)

19.Adhere (5)

21.Timepiece (5)

22.Shade of red (7)

SUDOKU CHALLENGE?

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

DOWN DOWN

1.Robust (5)

2.Cowardly (6)

3.Beer (3)

4.Outcome (6)

5.French wind (7)

8.Spear (7)

11.Clearness (7)

13.Long-lasting (7)

15.Posture (6)

16.Essential character (6)

17.Treaded fastener (5)

20.Perform (3)

ANSWERS Week 1026

QUICK QUICK

ACROSS: ACROSS: 1 Quarantine; 7 Raise; 8 Sharpen; 10 Cherubic; 11 Tilt; 13 Crafty; 15 Mellow; 17 Orgy; 18 Composer; 21 Salient; 22 Trash; 23 Friendship.

DOWN: DOWN: 1 Quite; 2 Adequate; 3 Assail; 4 Thaw; 5 Nuptial; 6 Precocious; 9 Noteworthy; 12 Despatch; 14 Angular; 16 Sorted; 19 Scamp; 20 Fete.

CRYPTIC YPTIC

ACROSS: 1 Hotel suite; 7 Adder; 8 Clerics; 10 Spaniels; 11 Skit; 13 Denial; 15 Kernel; 17 Vega; 18 Daydream; 21 Railing; 22 Resin; 23 A great deal.

DOWN: DOWN: 1 Hydra; 2 Terminal; 3 Locale; 4 User; 5 Thicken; 6 Passed over; 9 Settlement; 12 Gendarme; 14 Nagging; 16 Caught; 19 Easel; 20 Fine.

ACROSS ACROSS

6.Protest about craftsmen (7)

7.Old coin found in educational establishment (5)

9.Cared about a tree (5)

10.Possibly shines a coarse fabric (7)

12.One French friend with a list of what's unacceptable (11)

14.Having seen day well out with cheese (11)

18.American politician involved in treason (7)

19.Meat Kate's cooking (5)

21.Belief that can be unnoticeably overturned (5)

22.Sharing out parsley, for example (7)

DOWN DOWN

1.You'll find me in bed when this flies past (5)

2.Stress the melody (6)

3.ARoyal Marines member (3)

4.Man getting first class return to the country (6)

5.Wire about father being competent (7)

8.Conflict among communists concerning prizes (7)

11.Aman's terrible romance (7)

13.Somehow deserve to be cut off (7)

15.Frightens with wild caress? (6)

16.Talent becomes dormant (6)

17.Land that's hard on the planet (5)

20.Is capable of finding tin (3)

LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ (Answers on page 19)

1. Which Oscar ceremony record does Greer Garson hold?

2. Awhite tree in blossom is the royal standard of which fictional kingdom?

3. Plus or minus 10, in which year was the Mona Lisa stolen from the Louvre?

4. "The Press", or news media, is sometimes referred to as the fourth what?

5. Robert De Niro, Gerard Depardieu, Donald Sutherland and Burt Lancaster all appeared in which 1976 movie with a number as film title?

6. Which song (used by Maria as a teaching method) is probably the most famous example of the Solfeggio system?

7. Other than the USA, which two countries share a border with Mexico?

8. The Eiffel Tower lost its title as 'world's tallest structure' in 1930 after the completion of which New York City skyscraper?

9. Since the ATPintroduced its ranking system in 1973, which player has spent the most weeks ranked No 1?

10. All of the following lyrics are from songs with the name 'Jack' somewhere in the song title. Can you name the song? a. He lived in the sand at the Isle

of Man. b. Two American kids growing up in the heartland. c. I was raised by a toothless bearded hag. d. You ain't got no money you just ain't no good. e. Sugarman hasn't got a care, he's been travelling everywhere

11. The clumsy Papageno is a central character in which famous opera? a. The Barber of Seville b. Rigoletto c. Aida d. The Magic Flute

12. If measured from its base to its peak, there is a mountain on Earth that is 33,500 ft, more than twice the base to peak height of Mt Everest. In which country is this mountain located?

13. What is the English word for the language known to native speakers as Hrvatski?

14. What is Maxwell's last name in the Beatles song Maxwell's Silver Hammer?

15. With 15 to 25 cm in diameter and weighing up to 2 kilograms, what is the largest citrus fruit in the world? Six letters.

16. Lovat, Tapered Apple, Dublin, Full Bent Billiard, Canadian, Zulu, Liverpool and Bent Pot are all examples of shapes for what?

17. Who recorded the 1961 single 'My Bonnie' with the Beatles?

18. What are the four countries in the world with the largest number of Roman Catholics?

19. In which film does James Coburn play an Australian nicknamed 'The Manufacturer'?

20. Who was the only man named Oscar to win an Oscar?

SUPER RADARS WILL CATCH MUCH MORE THAN BEFORE

Aare destined. Alternatively they can be used as mobile devices on a tripod or other fixed structure.

These latest devices are the “most advanced on the market”, and are extremely accurate in detecting speed, although a small margin of error will still be applied, but one of the main advantages of their innovative technology is that the camera allows them to control up to a total of six lanes at a time, and in both directions, and so a single camera can monitor the majority of roads, including motorways, with little effort.

cle to be stopped and dealt with at the scene, unless the violation is excessive, as the process is automatic, the vehicle owner or keeper receiving the notification remotely, and therefore having to pay the corresponding fine, without, perhaps, even being aware they have been caught out until it arrives in the post.

There will also be an increase in speed monitoring throughout the summer, which will also include locations not normally covered by these devices, according to the director of the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), Pere Navarro, who is increasingly concerned about the increase in incidents where speed is a factor, and the increase in fatalities and serious injuries, which are going against the overall plan under the “Road to Zero” policy.

Tradesegur is once again the company who will provide the equip-

t the cost of 78,650 euro each, the General Directorate of Traffic has purchased 15 new mobile radars, far superior to their predecessors, which themselves are a massive improvement on earlier generation, and are so clever they are being dubbed, “super-radars”.

ment, and as a leader in the field, they are no stranger to the Traffic Group of the Guardia Civil, as their equipment can be installed in patrol cars, marked or unmarked, which is where these new radars

The cameras, according to the manufacturer, are also capable of distinguishing between light and heavy vehicles, which is also extremely useful on roads where speed limits are not only dictated by the type of road, but also by the vehicle driving on that road, as further restrictions do apply in some cases depending on the type of vehicle you are driving.

As is the case for much of the new technology being used today, there is not generally a need for the vehi-

Therefore, as well as the usual summer-themed campaigns focussing on the likes of alcohol and drugs, speed checks will be intensified throughout the entire summer period.

The Church of JESUS CHRISTof Latter-Day Saints in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. Phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 659 016 733

Join us at the SALT CHURCH Sundays at 10.30 am. We are a friendly church, bible centred in our teaching and informal in our worship. Meets at Calle Daya Nueva 12, PolÌgono Ind. Levante 11, 03187 Los Montesinos. We look forward to meeting you. www.Saltchurchspain. Facebook SaltChurchSpain International Christian Assembly, Calle Beniajan 14, Torrevieja -Evangelical Church. Sunday Service 11 a.m.; - Contact 966 799 273 / 660 127 276. Evangelical non-denominational church. www.icatorrevieja.org

The Car of the Month at AUTOMOVILES CRESPO is a very attractive 2019 Ford Focus ST-Line Hybrid at just 21,900 euro. Come along to our large showroom in Elche and see our vast range of new and used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers. See page 5.

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More info from Eva or Norah. in the cafe area. Email: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

We can assure you of the biggest and best choice of new and used cars in the area for price, choice and quality. ENGLISH SPOKEN

AGE CONCERN BEREAVEMENTGROUP. Have you lost somebody close to you? Are you finding life difficult after a bereavement? Come along and chat to other people in the same situation. Starting on October 10th, then every Tuesday from 2-4pm at the Age Concern Centre, Calle Paganini, La Siesta, Torrevieja. 96 678 6887. Everyone is welcome. Los Alc·zares Digital Camera Club. Interested in photography? We invite you to come and join us at our twice monthly meetings. Please contact coordinatorladcc@ gmail.com or see http://www.los-alcazarescamera.club/ for details. COMMUNITYCARE ASSOCIATION (CCA) Open to residents of Orihuela Costa over 60 years of age. Located at the Centro Civico Alameda del Mar. Open 3 times a week for a programme of English speaking activities, support, information and advice with the support of Orihuela Council. Anyone wanting to join CCAsocial activities can pop along. Open 2pm -6pm

Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help with well being for the over 50ís. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Home Visiting Team to visit a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee. Call into our centre in La Siesta , ring 966 786 887 or email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 5pm at the Lakeview bar, Quesada. For more info contact Chairman Tony Jenkins on +44 7576 117 222, Secretary Steve Hemingfield 0n Mob/Whats 711 011 373

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Xavi Simons Promoting CD Thader on international stage.

Anovel idea was played out at the Netherlands training camp at the weekend in front of 2,000 invited fans, as the Dutch squad prepared for the Euros wearing the shirts of the clubs where they first launched their football careers.

Northern Ireland to meet Andorra at Murcia’s Nueva Condomina.

The senior national teams of Northern Ireland and Andorra will play a friendly match at the Nueva Condomina stadium tomorow, Tuesday, June 11 kicking off 8.45 pm. Northern Ireland, managed by Michael O'Neill, are staying with Pinatar Arena in their Torre Golf facilities

In the case of 21-year-old Xavi Simons, the attacking midfielder proudly strode out in a shirt from CD Thader.

The occasion, which was caught on video, subsequently went viral attracting over half a million hits.

This will be the final international played by both teams prior to the European Championship.

Tickets have already gone on sale with a price of 20 euros and can be purchased through Compralaentrada.com and the official Real Murcia store.

According to the Northern Ireland FA is estimated that about two thousand British fans will be in the stands to support NI

Xavi started his career at Thader in 2008 prior to moving from the Rojales based outfit to the Barça youth academy two years later, where he stayed until 2019. Moving then to PSG, which was managed at the time by, Mauricio Pochettino, Xavi Simons made his professional debut for PSG in February 2021, coming on as a substitute for Julian Draxler in a 1–0 Coupe de France win over Caen.

With 13 national caps under his belt, Xavi will be hoping to impress during the Euros, having spent the season just ended on loan at RB Leipzig where, with 32 appearances, he helped the German outfit to finish 4th in the Bundesliga.

Although he left the municipality when he was very young, he still maintains a very strong connection with the town, returning whenever his schedule allows it. Last week, prior to reporting to the Netherlands camp, Xavi spent a week in the region training with his former teammates.

QUIZ FROM P 14:

1.Longest acceptance speech (5 min 30 sec), 2. Gondor, 3.1911, 4.Estate, 5.1900, 6.Do-Re-Mi (from the musical 'The Sound of Music'), 7.Two answers.Belize and Guatemala, 8.The Chrysler Building, 9.Novak Djokovic (428, but the consecutive record is Roger Federer 237), 10.a.Happy Jack (The Who), b.Jack and Diane (John Cougar Mellencamp), c.Jumpin Jack Flash (Rolling Stones), d.Hit the road Jack (Ray Charles), e.My Friend Jack (Eats Sugarlumps) (The Smoke or Boney M).11.Answer d.The Magic Flute.12.USA (Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii).13.Croatian (Croat).14.Edison.15. Pomelo (Pummelo, also known as Shaddock). 16.Smoking pipes.17.Tony Sheridan.18.Four answers.In order;Brazil, Mexico, Philippines, USA.19.The Great Escape.20.Oscar Hammerstein II

SUDUK O SOLUTION O SOLUTION

SUDUK

Xavi in the yellow boots, wearing his Thader shirt

YOUR DREAM HOME SUMMER POOL LEAGUE

BUNGALOW DIVISION WEEK 4

Havana Habaneros 7 - 2 Echos

Bar Rambla Red 6 - 3 Thistle & Rose Red

Thistle & Rose Blue 7 - 2 CC's

The One Bar 4 - 5 Bar Rambla Blue

Maschis 5 - 4 Tipsy Cow

P W Agg Pts

Havana Habaneros4 4 208

Bar Rambla Red 4 4 108

Thistle & Rose Blue 4 3 6 6

Maschis 4 3 2 6

CC's 4 2 -2 4

Thistle & Rose Red 4 10 2

Tipsy Cow 4 1-6 2

Bar Rambla Blue 4 1-82

Echos 4 1 -8 2

The One Bar 4 0 -14 0

PENTHOUSE DIVISION WEEK 4

Kaceys 5 - 4Mickeys Bar

Firestation Redwatch 7 - 2 Courtyard A

Courtyard B 3 - 6 Arianaz

Sports Bar 3 - 6 Firestation Bluewatch

New Tavern 3 - 6 Tipsy Toad

P W Agg Pts

Firestation Bluewatch 4 4 16 8

Firestation Redwatch 4 4 148

Tipsy Toad 4 4 14 8

Sports Bar 4 2 6 4

Courtyard A 4 2 2 4

Kaceys 4 2 - 2 4

New Tavern 4 1 -10 2

Arianaz 4 1 -10 2

Mickeys Bar 4 0 -12 0

Courtyard B 4 0 -18 0

D&M CAR HIRE 2015 SL TEAM KO CUP – 1ST ROUND DRAW

Firestation BlueWatch vBar Rambla Red

Mickeys Bar v Tipsy Cow

New Tavern v Kaceys

Firestation RedWatch v Echos

Maschis v The One Bar

Havana v Thistle & Rose Red

Courtyard A v Thistle & Rose Blue

Bar Rambla Blue v Tipsy Toad

Ties to be played before Tuesday 2nd July - Away Captains should contact Home Captains and agree a date and time for the fixture. TheWinning Captains should send the results to their Divisions WhatApp group, no later than12Noon on Tues 2nd July

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS WITH ELWYN

MORRIS

The Victors kicked the week off at Quesada Blenheims coming away with a very good draw 6-6, Aggregate 87-84. Winners were N Davis S Marks R Marks 28-5 and S Kavanagh R White B Kavanagh 20-11

The Vulcans were at home to Country Bowls Bluebirds, and they got a good 7-5 win with an aggregate of 81-88, R Stockell D Taylor J Taylor 19-14, G Dyer K Barber P Willicott 19-14 and M Riley S Johnson K Jolliffe 19-13 were the victors while T Paffett M Odell G Odell got a draw 15-15

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB

3rd June , The Lancasters travelled to Country Bowls, for the penultimate game of the summer season. For most of the players, a game to forget. Only one bright spot was the close game from Richard Lewin, Dave Gould and Andy Reid, but still missing out on the last end 15- 18. Hard Luck Guys.

Country Bowls ran away with the game with 141 shots to 51 and gained a maximum score of 12 points. Also on 3rd the Blenheims were home to Emerald Isle. The game was split 3 rinks to 2 in the Blenheims favour. The winning rinks were George Carnell, Allen Bowen, and Chris Brazier, 22 - 10. Graham Phillips, Mark France and Jason Prokopowycz 24 - 17, Brian Trinder, Trish Ward and Mel Ward, 22 - 12. Shots were 84 Blenheims, 87 Emerald Isle.

Earls played at home against San Luis Kestrels in VCL and they had a fine 12-0, aggregate of 96 -65. P Willicott 21-17 S Johnson 21-11, T Paffett K Jolliffe 17-12, K Barber R Stockell M Odell 18-16, J Sayers A Pridmore G Dyer M Willicott 19-9

Lords played at San Luis Cobras and slipped to a 4-8 Aggregate of 77-86. S Kavanagh K Barber B Kavanagh 21-14, V Cameron C Wilson N Prior 15-12

SAPS is on at 13-15 on Saturdays. Two hours bowling with coaching, shoes and bowls supplied, all for only 5 Euros and a bar open as well

R.I.P Ramsey Sinclair

They shared the points 6 a piece. Well Done Everybody. 5th June, Lions hosted the Greenland Giants. Not a great day for them, finishing second best to the Giants. Winning only on one rink the trips of George Carnell, Mark France and Carol Thorpe, 22 - 19, a 16 all draw coming from Graham Phillips, Terry Morgan, Gary Thorpe and Keith Lowry. But the overall points went to the Giants 101 - 63 and gained 9 points to3. Better Luck Next Time.

Also 5th Tigers were away to San Miguel, not a good day, only winning on one rink, Kim Bowles in the singles 21 - 5, a great win for Kim. Also a hard fought draw in the pairs for Chris Bowles and Peter Bottle 18 all. San Miguel won overall 9 points to 3.

That's it for the Tigers this season. Well done everyone who played for them.

By Chrissie Edwards

San Luis Bowls Club by

South ALC Harrier Div: On Monday 3rd SL Wellingtons were away at San Miguel but in spite of their best efforts, losing out to the SM Moors 2 points-10, 62 shots-118.

Winners: Kath Reid, June & Keith Jones 22-18.

Spitfire Div: SL Hercules at home to Bonalba, had a close match; taking 6 points-6, 71 shots-85. Winners: James Gwynn, Maxine Wright, Barbara Louis 1610, Mags Haines, Dave Louis, John Skipper 18-14, Kevin McKenna, Jane & Stewart Hamill 20-18.

VCL Southern Div A: On Wednesday 5th, SL Falcons were away at La Marina. It was a close fought match but the Falcons managed to gain some useful points 8-4, shots 81-78. Winners: singles, Scott Malden, 2114, pairs, June & Keith Jones 18-17, rinks, Bill Webb, Bob Bromley, Jim Gracie, Neil Morrison 17-10.

Div C: SL Kestrels: had a bad day at the office, v Emerald Isle Earls 65 shots-96, 0 points-12. Div B: SL Hawks, BYE.

2 Bowl League on Friday 7th SL Pythons, away v Greenlands Goannas had another tough match, against a strong team. The breeze was welcome, as the temperature

Sheila Cammack

rose, fortunately the 2 wood format does mean that the match is mainly finished by midday, before the heat takes over. It was a good battle, with Scott’s game going to the last end and a win for the Pythons. Points 4-8, shots 60-98. Winners: Dee Hoey, Bill Webb, Scott Malden 17-15, Stuart Wilson, Mike Veale, Florence Murphy 16-10.

SL Cobras, at home v Emerald Isle Lords, had a great result 8 points-4, 86 shots- 66. Well done to the winners: Leslie & Wayne Howlett, Dave Webb 20-18, Pauline Johnson, Derek Biggs, Barbara Louis 1814, James Gwynn, Pat Reilly, John Skipper 32-9.

San Luis is a friendly club, but we are also competitive, with teams in all divisions, summer & winter. We welcome new players; those who have already played competitively and want to continue, or those who want to try out this “new” sport and above all enjoy the game.

If you wish to find out more about bowling, or San Luis BC, please come along to watch on match days or join in on an open “roll up” on Saturday mornings (9:30/10:00).

Come and give yourself a chance to have fun and meet new friends.

GREENLANDS BOWLS

By Pearl Houghton

The Warriors played hosts to Vistabella this Monday and the team were really up for this game and eventually ran out 10 to 2 winners. So well played all the team.

The GIANTS were up against Quesada this week and they played to their full strength and proved worthy winners with a score of 9 to 3 so well played all the squad.

Greenlands Goannas played San Luis this week and again played very well and achieved an 8 to 4 victory so keep it going next week.

Greenlands Dragons travelled to Country Bowls this Friday and really got to grip with the game, and this resulted in an 8 to 4 victory. Also, on this day Brian and Denna with Hazel achieved a HOT SHOT so CONGRATULATIONs all 3 of you.

San Miguel Bowls Club

By Mary Whitelock

Monday 3rd June the San Miguel Moors were at home against San Luis Wellingtons where they finished with a great 10-2 win. 118 shots to 62.

The highest winning triple was Janet Parr, Steve Parr and Gail Willshire with a magnificent score of 31-9.

The Christians were away to La Marina where unfortunately they had a bad day. Nothing more to say on that!!

On Wednesday in the VCL San Miguel had 2 teams in action. The Marshalls game has been rearranged for Saturday 8 June.

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB BY DAVE

If there are any avid readers out there, I again would like to apologise for the lack of a report last Monday. Lost in cyber space I assumes that if a hammer can't cure it – it must be electrical, nothing surprises me. It is however on Facebook (La Marina Bowls 1989) website if you are feeling the pain.

This Monday we were at home to San Miguel and managed to come back from last week's whitewash to achieve one of our own, which means everyone gets a mention. Lesley & Dave Joynes and Len Daniels 29-5, Janet Parsons, Margaret MacLaughlin & Garth Slater 26-11, Stuart Wright, Shirley Hadaway & Peter Parsons 23-8, Anne Stone, Norman Ship and

The Deputies were away to Country Bowls Foxes where Ann Taylor secured their only 2 points winning the singles 21-16. Overall shots were 65-101.

The Sheriffs were at home to Quesada Tigers and won the match 9-3, 95 shots to 72. Highest win came from the rinks team of Margaret Patterson, Dave Homer, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire who won 35-12.

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm - 5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and bowls available to borrow. WASPS will close for the summer on 26th June and recommence on Wednesday 4th September.

Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are

HADAWAY

Barry Roberts 19-13 and last but not least John Burrell, Mike Stone and John Rae 28-9. Securing all 12 points with a excellent result and a pleasure to watch.

Wednesday and we were at home to St Louis we lost 4-8 points but it led to a very exciting finish where we lost the overall shots 78-81, our winners were Janet Parsons in the ladies singles 21-13, and out trips with Anne Stone, Barry Roberts and John Rae 16-12. An exciting end for the last game of the season – here's looking forward to the next.

Don't forget the green is open all summer for those that want to try or practice at any time.

asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1.45pm, by appointment ONLY. To book, please call Dave or Lynn Greenland on +34 667 207 508. Coaching will finish for the summer on Tuesday 25th June and recommence on Tuesday 10th September.

After the game on Wednesday We welcome all bowlers who would like to join San Miguel B.C. as we are a unique club we only pay owner fees and a club fee and NO LEAGUE RINK FEES.

For further information on San Miguel B.C please contact club secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905 or club president Alan Campbell on 606 676 118

Serenity Insurance Darts League Presentation

Venue - Los Cucalos Restaurant, Av. de Montezenia.

The popular Thursday darts league concluded their season, with a presentation of awards last week.

The managing director of Serenity Insurance Jayne Leggatt and former professional World darts champion Rod Harrington presented the prizes.

An audience of 150 plus were treated to an hour and a half of table magic from the renowned Graeme Mikal and a more than adequate buffet from the kitchen of Los Cucalos.

Proceedings commenced at 7-00pm to the sounds of D.J. Nik Smith, who cleverly personalised the intro music to all the twentyseven categories of prize recipients. Singles Champion James Brown presented on stage to the sounds of "Beyonce's" "Texas Holdem", to say he was chuffed was an

understatement.

By Paul Durrant

The league now enjoys a Summer break until the new 2024 / 25 season commences at the end of September.

Notification of the A.G.M. venue and date will be forwarded to existing teams, new teams wishing to consider entry should refer to the Leader for an update early August.

Division 2 winners, Fire Station

Division 1 winners, Domino’s Domignomes

Mens Merit

Highest Finish Ladies Highest Finish Men

Ladies Pairs Winners, Bliss Wright & Chelsea Campbell

Team Merit Div 1, Leeson Street Trotters

Most 180’s Mark Ellis

Mens Singles Winner, James Brown

Ladies Merit

DOGS WERE NOT POPULAR at my old golf club, Barton on Sea in Hampshire. Having heard some hairraising anecdotes, I can understand why. One chap used to tie his fox terrier Harry to the trolley. Harry always behaved impeccably until one day on reaching the 14th hole near the clifftop car park a car door opened and out jumped the Hound of the Baskervilles.

It made straight for Harry, and Harry, neither up for a fight nor a romantic encounter, took off. Fear lent wings to his little ginger legs and the trolley swayed behind him, shedding

clubs over the fairway, with Harry’s owner and partner both running behind waving their irons and the Hound’s owner bringing up the rear in a scene reminiscent of a Benny Hill chase.

On another occasion, an excitable pup on an extending lead promptly ran round and round a foursomes, tying them up in a neat, almost oven-ready parcel. Never a dull minute.

Suggestions before taking Fido for a round:

1) No barking. An ill-timed bark at the top of your opponent's backswing could result in

Rover's immediate demise.

2) Teach him to understand “drop it”, especial ly your opponent's ball.

3) Don't forget the poo bag. THE U.S. OPEN will be played on Pinehurst No. 2 course, Nth. Carolina, June 13-16th. Designed in 1907 by Donald Ross, Pinehurst has 9 x 18-hole courses, each named simply by a number. Pinehurst 2 is said to be fiendishly difficult. Many of the greens are crowned and short shots tend to roll off, leaving a difficult chip shot. Johnny Miller once compared trying to land a ball on a Pinehurst green to trying to land it on top of a VW Beetle.

Payne Stewart, whose statue is behind the 18th green, won the US Open there in 1999 after holing a 15ft par putt for a one-stroke victory before losing his life in October of that year.

Pinehurst had no long rough in 1907 but in 1974 thick Bermuda rough was introduced throughout the course. In 2010 it was removed, and fairways and bunkers were restored to the original Ross design with fine sand and native scrub. The good news is it’s very difficult to lose a ball on No. 2. course, there’s just one water hazard and OB rarely comes into play. Defending champion Wyndham Clark's putting last year was said to be outstanding. Perhaps he'd bought a VW Beetle.

A BRAND-NEW GOLF CLUB is set to open "Within sight of central London.” The Inspiration Club is located just 10 miles from the West End and about seven miles from Heathrow airport. The third golf course

owned by the Bridgedown Golf Group, following on from The Shire London and The West London Golf Centre, the 6,610-yard course is opening on 1st June.

Director Tony Menai-Davis said: "The Inspiration Club is unlike anything London has ever seen - a modern style links, featuring run-offs familiar to coastal layouts. To experience what we have designed here you would normally have to travel to the coast. The club will be perfectly positioned for golf enthusiasts looking to indulge in a round after work in the City." Oh yeah! Just try getting out to Northolt at 5.00pm.

PING SAY the G430 MAX 10K is their most forgiving driver yet, overtaking last year's G430 MAX. It practically comes with an automatic pardon from the pope. In addition, the lower spin rate of the G430 Max 10K leads to a vastly improved carry distance. The fixed Tungsten back weight drives mass down and back to increase forgiveness and optimise the centre of gravity position.

Even more noticeable, apparently, is the consistency. On more wayward strikes, direction, speed and spin stay remarkably solid. The driver's large confidence-inspiring head helps square the golfer to the target.

It's a tad expensive, coming in at a whopping £599. I'd better start saving up. Like Bob Hope I’ve got a great short game, unfortunately it’s off the tee.

Until next time: Happy Golfing. Contact Mick for regripping and repairs. 638 859 475.or visit https://mickthegrip.blogspot.com