The Leader 451

No 451

Monday, 7th January, 2013

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IT JUST GET’S BETTER AND BETTER

“Each year is just gets better and better”, was what Francis Aniyah said as she started on her walk through the streets of the Orihuela

Costa on Saturday night, a sentiment echoed by her friends, all in similar fancy attire, as they were taking part in this year´s Three Kings Parade setting off from the Playa Flamenca town hall.

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“It´s brilliant”, “I love it”, and “so much fun” were the comments from her friends that echoed the feel of the parade, as residents, visitors and workers all came together to brighten up the lives of children, young and old, who waited in eager anticipation for the delivery of their gifts, “...all I´m expecting is a bag of coal though!”, exclaimed Thomas Aniyah, who ought to do better at being good for next year.

The town hall had pulled out all the stops this year, in the hope of creating an event to impress, which set off from Playa Flamenca and ended at the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre. As deputy mayor and councillor for the coast, Pedro Mancebo, previously explained, “The Zenia Boulevard shopping centre is an ideal place to end the parade as they have the facilities to hold such an event where lots of people all come together to celebrate at once”.

Many participants had joined in by wearing fancy dress, also provided by the town hall, and with an encouraging gift voucher of a balloon ride for those who took part.

Despite the chill in the air, the mood was a warm one and the joy was clear on the faces of those members of the community that this kind of event brings together.

The Three King´s Parade is a very

traditional event and takes place throughout most towns and cities across the country. Traditionally, members of the community would take it in turn to play the parts of the Los Reyes, or Magi, the Three Wise Men, or Kings from the East, who, according to Christianity, were a group of distinguished dignitaries who visited the baby Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

As an event, Torrevieja has often overshadowed those parades taking place in the likes of Guardamar, San Fulgencio and other smaller towns, but it is quite clear that this year there may be a new contender for the crown of King of Parades, if such a thing were to exist, as many residents from Torrevieja also chose to take the short trip along the coast to this event, perhaps for the benefit of the shopping and dining centre where the parade terminated, but mostly saying that it is a far more intimate affair on the Orihuela Costa, rather than, as one anonymous observer pointed out, “Torrevieja is just so packed and they fence everything off so there´s no chance of getting to see the kings until late into the night, which means standing around for hours, with bored children. Not a good combination”.

Bigger and better than last year and with an element of trying to impress the commercial activities of the Zenia Boulevard being quite clear, there is no doubt that this parade has set the bar at a higher level for next year, when it can only continue to grow from the strength of community that has been evident from those who participated in the parade of the Three Kings from the East to the shopping centre as a token of the commercialisation of Christmas, but from the heart of the community.

See our report on the Three Kings celebrations in Torrevieja on Page 40.

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LEADER TERRY LOCKWOOD RIP

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Sporting de San Fulgencio Football Club Treasurer Terry Lockwood passed away on January 1st 2013 after a short battle with cancer.

“Tel” (as we all knew him) was a much-loved, larger than life character who will be greatly missed by all of us, as both a football fan and a friend. He moved to Spain with wife Ann about ten years ago, the last eight of those on phase five Urb. La Marina where he took over the post of President before becoming the Treasurer. He held this position until his return to the UK in December 2012 when his health started to deteriorate.

In 2009 “Tel” became involved with the Football Club helping out on the commercial side as well as becoming club Treasurer, he loved his football and was a life long Spurs supporter. Other than football “Tel” looked forward to his weekly Thursday night card game with his five mates, something he took most serious, he did not enjoy losing and has been know not only to bend the rules but also the corners of the cards.

In life you need characters like “Tel”, it would be a dull place without them, we have just lost a big one.

Our thoughts, at this time, are with his wife Ann and his family and we offer them our deepest sympathies.

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TORREVIEJA PHONE BILL SCANDAL STILL HANGING ON Graham Knight pictured with the current and former mayor as well as the former cllr Daniel Plaza

Despite the best intentions of Mayor Eduardo Dolón to draw a line under the recent allegations of misuse of public funds by councillors and officials using municipally funded mobile phones inappropriately, the situation still continues to cause unrest over the lack of action taken by the mayor on the matter.

The latest person to be highlighted by those refusing to let the matter disappear is Ex-Pat favourite Graham Knight, a town hall employee who has been a key figurehead representing and assisting many thousands of international residents in the city during his time as the co-ordinator for foreign affairs.

A leading Spanish newspaper has this week published an article which states that in November 2009, Mr Knight managed to clock up an incredible 1,120 euro mobile phone bill in just 2 days.

The charges are said to be in relation to mobile data connections whilst the mobile phone was “roaming” abroad, a situation which is known to have caught many people out for charges in the past and has been the subject of countless complaints to consumer associations in both Spain and the UK. An enquiry was launched after revelations saw that a number of council officials had been using municipally issued mobile phones for personal services, which was considered inappropriate use of public money. They included one councillor who subscribed to adult film channels, another who had made personal calls to his girlfriend, and the ultimate resignation of Olympic Gold medal winner Daniel Plaza, whose mobile phone had allegedly been frequently calling prostitutes.

A town hall spokesperson, Joaquín Albaladejo, himself a serving councillor, has reiterated that there is nothing more to be said on the matter that hasn´t been said before, pointing out that at the time nobody received the invoices for calls, or indeed information relating to charges, so it would have been impossible for any individual or official to effectively monitor anything to do with these calls, a situation that may have cost a considerable amount of

money, but one which has now been resolved with systems being implemented to avoid a repeat in the future.

Mr Knight, a retired UK police officer, is said to have come to Torrevieja in 1995 and has worked tirelessly for the international community, mostly under the tenure of the now criminally convicted mayor Pedro Hernández Matéo, and successfully reached number 20 with the Partido Popular on the electoral list in the last municipal elections of 2011. He was also a key player in the setting up of the Spanish equivalent of the Neighbourhood Watch, an association applauded for assisting in reducing crime in Spain.

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IS IT TIME TO SPRING CLEAN POLITICS? Figures collated at the end of 2012 reveal that there are more than 300 Spanish politicians who have been accused of being involved in cases of corruption, spread throughout the entire country, but with an apparent increase in the eastern areas of the country, especially along the Mediterranean coast, the Balearic Islands and Valencia, but closely followed by other regions such as Catalonia or Galicia.

Many of the cases are ongoing, and it should be made clear that for many these allegations are currently still being investigated by the courts, to which innocence should be assumed, but they also don´t include other investigations which are underway relating to the management of various financial institutions, such as Bankia or the Mediterranean Savings Bank, CAM, whose boards were formed by a variety of politicians prior to the financial collapse.

The corruption cases involve all levels of government, both centrally and locally, such as the former Mayor of Torrevieja, Pedro Hernández Mateo, who was sentenced to prison for one case and is still under investigation for others, and senior politicians such as the former Minister José Blanco, associated with the “operación Campeón”, a judicial investigation in Spain over the alleged irregular awarding of grants in exchange for commissions for public office.

The former President of the Balearic Islands, Jaume Matas, is charged with about a dozen cases involving corruption and illegal financing during his tenure, in a case that involves nearly a hundred suspects, most of whom held public office or employment.

Other notable investigations on the Balearic Islands include cases such as those investigating the alleged irregular activities committed through the Instituto Noós, a private group chaired by dignitaries including Iñaki Urdangarin Liebaert, the Duke Consort of Palma de

Mallorca, husband of the Duchess Nearly fifty former mayors and thirty senior of Palma de Mallorca, HRH councillors are facing investigation in Spain Cristina de Borbón, where evidence suggested large amounts of public money had been diverted.

At the regional level, there are still numerous cases open on Valencia, with nine members of the Partido Popular alone facing formal complaint cases related to corruption offenses.

Around the same time of the announcement that the former mayor of Torrevieja had been given a prison sentence, the minister of finance in Valencia, José Manuel Vela, also resigned from his post, following the alleged leak of a document requested by the court.

Several former officials of the administration of Francisco Camps are still involved in the many open cases in the community, among those being one of the most important cases in recent history, that of the Gürtel case, an investigation charges for about a dozen councillors. As well as forcing the resignalaunched in February 2009 dedicated to an alleged network of politi- tion of the mayor of Santiago de Compostela, Gerardo Roa, who left cal corruption linked to the Partido Popular. The plot would be head- the office after failing to declare 291,000 euro in VAT from the sale of ed by businessman Francisco Correa, whose name in German is a property.

“Gürtel”, a case initially instructed by the High Court Judge, Baltasar Corruption scandals also affect numerous places like Camas in Garzón, who was separated from the case and sentenced in February Sevilla, where the former mayor and two councillors have been sen2012 to 11 years of professional tenced to 14 months in prison. disqualification. The Gürtel case In the Cantabrian town of Las Rozas de Valdearroyo in 2006, the forwas uncovered by the Spanish mer environmental councillor, Juan Carlos Lantarón Pérez, found newspaper El Pais, whose himself sentenced to six months in prison and payment of a fine after researchers were awarded the pleading guilty to a crime of starting a wildfire.

Ortega y Gasset Prize for In Burgos one councillor resigned after spending 207,000 euro in two Journalism, at its twenty-seventh months with a municipal mobile phone, which almost dwarfs the recent scandals in Torevieja surrounding the use of mobile phones for edition of 2010.

One of the most widespread cases calling prostitutes, subscribing to pornographic entertainment and centres on more than 8,000 munic- making unjust personal calls, a case which led to the resignation of ipalities, where there are nearly one councillor, Spanish Olympic gold medallist Daniel Plaza fifty former mayors and thirty sen- Montero, plus an almost complete council reshuffle, except the counior councillors facing investigation, cillor who enjoys using public money to spend on adult films, who including cases in cities such as remained in his position.

Murcia, Alicante, Lugo, Valladolid Of course, these are just a few samples of the many cases being invesand Sabadell. Most councillors are tigated, and we ought to consider that as Spain has so many politicians charged with breach of trust, mis- across the government structure they may not be as proportionally bad appropriation of public funds, fraud as it might seem, there are still many public servants who aim to serve and influence peddling, whereas their constituents with a passion, not just for personal gain, we are the mayors face charges of crimes sure. of corruption, embezzlement of But what the future holds will no doubt cloud the waters even more, public funds, fraud, influential ped- with ongoing investigations into financial institutions such as Bankia dling, almost all from causes relat- and CAM, for which a number of politicians are accused of holding ed to urban planning and the award seats on their boards of directors whilst in public office prior to the collapse, including former ministers Ángel Acebes and Rodrigo Rato, of public works.

In Galicia, there are numerous and we still have the National Court investigations into Banco de court cases involving several Valencia and other financial institutions, which may yet bring even municipalities that have led to more crawling out of the woodwork to face charges of how they let down the country for their own financial and political gain.

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CONTINUED DECLINE IN HPNY TEXTING On the 3rd of December 2012, the SMS text message, those brief one-liners sent by mobile phones, celebrated its 20th birthday.

Little did it know that it could well be the last time anybody celebrates what was one of the most technological advances of modern times, as come New Year´s Eve, mobile phone operators made a decisive switch to other forms of greeting messages.

Telefónica have said that although they saw a 10% increase in text messages sent on New Year´s Eve over a normal Monday, there was a 44% drop in the number of “HP N YR” type messages compared to the previous New Year rollover.

Specifically, on December 31 from the Movistar network successfully sent about 19 million messages, as well as receiving more than 31 million. However, it would appear that most of these greeting were sent early in anticipation for lock-outs from previous year´s experiences, with 23:00 being the busiest time of night, responsible for 17% of all traffic, although that figure stood at 55% last year, unless the entire population of Spain intended sending midnight greetings to the residents of Kyiv, Athens or Ankara.

Vodafone also indicated a drop in message seeing a decline of 53% for New Year and Orange saw a reduction of 36%.

However, other figures released by France Telecom, the owners of Orange, reveal that mobile data traffic increased by 70% for the New Year spike, which they put down to a switch away from traditional texting forms to more user friendly messaging applications, such as Whatsapp, Viber and iPhone´s own iMessenger, where full sentences can be included in one´s greeting, such as “Happy New Year”.

The fourth biggest operator in Spain, Yoigo, said that on the last night of 2012, there was a “strong” increase in data usage, with a growth of 130 % compared to 2011 and 380% over 2010, whilst their SMS service continued a similar decline to that of last year, plummeting by 58% compared to December 31st, 2011.

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HONOURING ANGELA’S GREAT WORK Pride swept across the Costa Blanca with the announcement of the Queen´s New Year honours list this year, as Her Majesty recognised the tireless work of one of this areas greatest supporters of those in need.

Angela Keay has worked under the umbrella names of various charities during her time, none less than Age Concern CBS, where she was one of the founding members, and more recently under the national identity of ACASA, Maureen Payne of Age Concern Costa Blanca said, “We at Age Concern Costa Blanca are very proud”, and that sentiment was extended by Judy Arnold-Boakes, who told us, “It is very well deserved. We are absolutely delighted that everything Angela has done has finally been recognised throughout Spain”.

Judy also identified that the recognition of Angela´s new found status is shared by everybody who has known her, been touched by her, worked with her, and indeed helped by her.

Judy continued, “We are all delighted that the work being done is recognised at such a high level, reflecting both Angela´s personal achievements, as well as the groups as a whole”.

To which, everybody in the many groups that have developed through her work, as well as those who echo the recognition, can stand proud alongside the latest to achieve the status of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, as together we can all share in the pride of the work achieved by those who have been influenced

by Angela Keay MBE.

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MBE FOR SER VICES TO TEACHING The Leader’s very own sports reporter John McGregor received an exciting phone call from his little sister Alison last weekend – she had been awarded the MBE for her services to teaching!

Tori, Alison and Gracie

Alison is a regular visitor to the Costa Blanca to stay, and her two daughters, Gracie and Tori have spent the last two summers working here in Cabo Roig at Manhattans’, and David’s Bar Caribbean where

they learnt Salsa and Bachata dancing. Alison started off her teaching career in South London in 1973, after two years embarking on a working holiday around Europe with her friend where she taught in an International school in Rome. There she met her Sicilian husband, and over the next twenty years combined teaching in both Sicily and England along with having three children. During her time in Sicily she taught many Italian children privately as well as at the state school, and last year travelled to Turin to a massively-prestigious wedding of one of her pupils from those days. Alison’s hairdresser Ian in Slough is one of her pupils from 35 years ago. She is enormously and rightly popular as a teacher who always goes the extra mile for her pupils. John said that even this year on their recent family holiday to Ireland she was buying little Irish-themed presents for her pupils.

‘No-one deserves recognition more than Alison for all her efforts as a terrific teacher over a very long period of time. It’s very gratifying when supposedly ‘ordinary’ people are recognised for their hard work and dedication, especially in a very pressurized and important vocation’ said her very proud big brother.

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‘IN DENIAL’ A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

BY NIGEL LAMPARD This is the kind of book that once you have finished it, you want to start reading it all over again.

Nigel Lampard is one of those rare authors who combine a gift of storytelling with an irresistible, easy-flowing, can't-stopreading style of writing, often under-stated yet always with an overwhelming sense of drama.

If you are getting withdrawal symptoms from no more Stieg Larsson, then this is for you.

Nigel Lampard is adept at conveying pure evil through his brilliant characterisation, themes of love v hate and the depths people can plummet to in their quest to uphold extreme ideals. He also has this ability to lure his reader into a false sense of thinking we have solved the mystery, which results in a storyline full of surprises.

In a psychological thriller that weaves together murder, mystery, intrigue and romance, two of the many things that make it memorable are the characters and the settings. Rural England comes to life, as does exotic Hong Kong. And the dynamic characters are so well drawn that they almost jump off the page.

At the end of the book I felt I knew Adam Harrison intimately.

Watching him, feeling for him, from the horror and agony of losing his beloved wife and their two children, to the gradual realisation that this was no ordinary murder, and then the dilemmas he faces when confronted with the love of two stunningly lovely but entirely different women: the reverend Gabrielle Brooks and the Chinese killer, Leila, with the action cinematically switching between the characters and the exotic locales, there is never a moment in this novel when I was not glued to my Kindle.

I was immediately hooked by the mystery of the murders and the unusual inclusion of the love theme between adopted brother and sister.

From the discovery of his murdered family, Adam the principal character, takes his reader on a personal journey to initially escape his grief. Nigel lampard, makes us realise that the people we meet along the way can steer our life and in Adam's case, plunge him into a pendulum of love v evil.

My only criticism and this is " tongue in cheek" is could the females not always be so drop dead gorgeous and the males a little less flawless.

If you enjoy psychological thrillers with an infusion of romance download now as this is also for you. The ending must surely indicate a sequel Mr Lampard?

Print list price £9.99 Available for Kindle at just 0.77p About the author: Nigel Lampard was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the British Army when he retired from active service in 1999. Trained as an ammunition and explosives officer, he was appointed an Order of the British Empire

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‘Twitters fr om the Atlantic’ Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands as a newspaper editor. He is still enjoying life in the sun as a writer and author.

SURVIVING CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR – TOP TIPS FOR EXPATS It is December 21st, and the world is supposed to end later today. If you are reading this, well done; we have survived another global catastrophe. If not, I guess it means that we didn't.

Alternatively, we may have all slipped into another universe, in which case, I hope the journey was a pleasant one and that you went up rather than down, if you see what I mean.

So, how did the Christmas and New Year festivities go? I hope they were full of booze, tinsel, joy and laughter, but not necessarily in that order. If the partying didn't go quite as planned, maybe you have missed something obvious and would like to consider some of my suggestions for next year.

Did you remember to buy Christmas cards when you last visited the UK? You know that the oldies cannot cope with email cards, yet they don't want one in Spanish or French either.

It’s no good sending one of Marks and Spencer's boxed selection from last year, because although you think the oldies have lost their marbles, they do remember that kind of detail.

Did you commit the unforgivable sin of sending one of those jolly, animated fluffy dog and cat email cards that were so popular five years ago?

Yes, I also sent them until a few years ago, and I’m still receiving therapy. I finally realised that most people cannot be bothered to open them, and those that do, get bored with listening to

‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ over and over again. Just a tip, classy cards are now regarded as cool! (and preferably those with lots of glitter) Still on the subject of Christmas cards, did you send self-righteous emails telling everyone that you will not posting Christmas cards this year and that you will be sending the money to a water well charity in Africa? Forget it, you have fooled no one. We all know that you forgot to send the money to the charity, even though you possibly meant it at the time.

Never send the dreaded ‘Everything is lovely’ standard family newsletters to all your friends and relatives. They will just hate you for it.

They really don't want to know that you are spending a sun and gin filled existence in the Costas, or that your daughter has married a banker in the South of France.

Have you received less cards, letters and gifts that you sent out? People may have moved house, died without telling you or are so jealous that you have escaped to the sun without them, that they no longer want to know you. Get over it.

How did you respond to callers over the festive period? When they asked you, “How are you?”

Did you tell them the truth? Did you tell them that you were about to have a beach barbecue on Christmas Day? If you did, they will probably hate you for it, because they spent Christmas trying to get to Aunt Dorothy’s through two metres of water, because their home was flooded. Unless it is your mother, or a handful of very special friends, most callers couldn't care less how you are. Surprising, but true.

Now to the thorny issue of presents. What did you send your nephews and nieces for Christmas? Maybe you took the easy way out by sending a cheque, or perhaps you did the wise thing and sent them a tasteful gift, courtesy of Amazon? However, do you really thing that fifteen-year-old Naomi will still appreciate a pink Barbie doll? Don't be surprised if the ‘thank you letter’ never arrives, and always keep the receipt.

Did you give your husband, wife or partner a thoughtful present for Christmas? No, I don’t mean something that they needed, but something that they wanted? One acquaintance gave his wife a hedge trimmer for Christmas a few

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years ago. She was not impressed and they were divorced the following year.

So be warned.

When did you take down the Christmas decorations? This is a dilemma for many Brits living in Spain. Remember that the Christmas celebrations only get into full flow on the 5th and 6th January in Spain, because it is King’s Day. Taking decorations down before this special day is a gross insult to your Spanish friends and neighbours, yet all Brits know that leaving decorations up after 6 January is bad luck.

Personally, I lurk in the patio before midnight on 6 January, removing the decorations and lights before midnight, when most of the locals are so merry that they no longer care anyway. It is called cultural sensitivity.

Did you make any New Year resolutions, and proudly told your friends all about your latest diet or that you have finally kicked the weed habit? Don’t do it, they will just regard you as sad. If you must have a New Years resolution, keep it to yourself. You won’t stick to it past the second week of January anyway.

Finally, was it all worth it? Probably not, but do

By Bar rie Mahoney

try a little harder next year. The best treat of all is that we have managed to reach 2013. May I wish you all a Healthy, Happy, Sun-filled and Marmite eating New Year!

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s

websites:

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www.barriemawww.thecanaryis-

lander.com or read his latest book, ‘’Expat Survival’

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0481) © Barrie Mahoney

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AFA ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TORREVIEJA We are available for advice and support.

We rely on voluntary donations to continue our vital work in our day centre and now have a “Buy a Brick” campaign to raise money to build a much needed residential care home for sufferers. If you need help or advice, or feel you can contribute, call at the AFA shop in Calle Maestro Francisco Valejos in Torrevieja, the AFA Centre in Avenida de La Estacion or by calling Matilde Sanchez on 647119991 or Judy Ferris on 610082593.

Email: afatorrevieja@hotmail.com

HELP VEGA BAJA FRIENDSHIP CENTRE We meet at the Baker Foundation, Playa Flamenca. If you are you lonely, housebound, new to the area or just want to meet new people?

Maybe you know someone who´s unable to get out and about, is on their own, or is a carer who needs a break for a few hours. Tell them about our centre or come along and enjoy a sociable afternoon with like minded people, chatting, playing board games or just relaxing and making new friends.

Monday, 7th January, 2013 We meet on a Monday afternoon between 2 pm and 5 pm. Everybody´s welcome and it may be just what you´re looking for.

For more information please contact our HELP offices in San Miguel on 966 723 722 or Torrevieja on 965 704 282 (we may be able to help with transport)

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CONCERT IN MEMORY OF LOUISE A concert will be taking place on Friday 11th January at the Orihuela Costa ecumenical centre, in memory of local journalist Louise Clarke.

All proceeds raised from the event will be given to

Caritas, and will go directly to help those in need.

The concert will feature some of the most popular singers from around the area and promises to be both a great night out, whilst raising much needed funds, and remembering a warm, amazing person who helped so many during her all too short life.

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The Choir are always looking for new members so if you would like to join us please telephone our President, John Robinson on 966763446 for more details.

Coro Pilar truly is an international choir with members of different nationalities and the ability to perform songs in different languages which gives a different dimension to their concerts.

If you would like to receive advance notice of future performances by Coro Pilar please contact June Marsh on 966763258 or via email, rayandjune@costacomputers.com

CHURCH MEETING The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) meet at 10.00 each Sunday at their Torrevieja meetinghouse in the Torreaguas building on the corner of Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 104, close to the windmill in Torrevieja, 667 533 597.

A 6 year old child has been killed in a freak accident in Málaga, having been run over by a parade float carrying one of the Three Kings through the plaza del General Torrijos.

Eyewitnesses have said that the child was bending over to collect sweets which had been thrown from the float, when the collision occurred.

The parade was briefly halted but resumed a short

time later as a city council spokesperson said that the parade could not be stopped due to “technical and safety” reasons, as they feared it could lead to problems with law and order if they did so.

Investigators have been taking statements from witnesses as well as photographing the scene, and the Málaga Provincial Council has announced that there will be two days of mourning, as they send their condolences to the family.

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WRONG WAY DRUGGED DRIVER ARRESTED

VENDING MACHINE ROBBERS NABBED

SHOT GIRL IN INTENSIVE CARE

A 48 year old man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for driving under the influence of drugs, after he was seen driving for more than 17 kilometres in the wrong direction on the AP-7 motorway near the town of Los Alcázares.

Officers from the National Police in Alicante have arrested a 38 year old Spanish man and a 33 year old Chinese woman after they caught them “red-handed”, trying to force vending machines open in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The officers observed a man and a woman manipulating vending machines, having noticed that a protective grill had been forced open, allowing them to access the inner workings of the machines. The couple, realizing the presence of the police, tried to flee the scene but were caught after a short chase and found to be in possession of a hammer and pliers that had detainees allegedly used for committing the theft.

Subsequently, the police have found that the machines had been forced open to reach the coin deposit boxes and immediately enacted an arrest of the two suspects.

A girl, aged under 10 years, is slowly recovering in hospital in Alicante, after being shot in the eye by her 13 year old brother, whilst the two were “playing” with a pellet gun at their home in Elche.

The incident took place on New Year´s Day when the pair were playing with the gun, along with several children. The girl was hit in the eye and emergency medical assistance was immediately called. She was put in an induced coma, but is said to be recovering.

Police officers are becoming increasingly concerned about this type of incident, as well as the lack of control and respect for firearms, which could have potentially deadly consequence.

The detainee, a Chilean national and resident of Almoradí, was intercepted by a traffic patrol unit after they received notification from the 112 emergency coordination centre. An off duty officer had already managed to stop the car and force the driver to do a U-turn to face the correct direction, where the vehicle was successfully intercepted at kilometre 790.

The officers then confirmed the identity of the driver before arresting him suspicion of reckless driving offenses and for driving under the influence of prohibited substances.

According to sources, these offenses are set out in the Penal Code and can be punishable by between six months and two years in prison, community service, a fine and disqualification. This is the latest in what seems to be a spate of “wrong-way” driving incidents on the motorways of the area, a recent one resulting in a potentially fatal collision in the tunnel near San Pedro del Pinatar.

RODA ROAD CRASH RESCUE Fire fighters and paramedics rescued a 29 year old woman from her car on Wednesday afternoon, after her vehicle left the road near the village of Roda, San Javier.

The 112 emergency centre received a call at 13:26, stating that a car had left the road which runs between Roda and Los Cortaos, between the towns of San Javier and Torre Pacheco, and had overturned, trapping the driver inside.

Emergency crews were quick to attend and exercised a controlled extraction of the lone driver, who was stabilized and transferred to the Intensive Care Unit of the Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca of Murcia in a serious condition.

VILLAMARTIN FIRE MYSTERY INVESTIGATED Fire fighters were called to the golf course at Villamartin on the Orihuela Costa at around 2am on New Year´s day morning, responding to a fire that had taken hold of a newly refurbished pergola restaurant.

The fire completely destroyed the 10 metre structure, as well as the fixtures and fittings, and took nearly two hours to bring under control.

Early indications suggested to investigators that the remains of a stray New Year firework may have been responsible for starting this blaze.

However, the crews were called back to the area a short time later, this time to extinguish the flames which had destroyed a car owned by a security guard, parked near the fence of the golf course, inside which investigators found pieces of concrete, suggesting that a window may have been forcibly smashed to enable somebody to start this fire deliberately, so this incident is being treated as suspected arson.

COLLECTING BOTTLE TOPS FOR PEDRO The Department of Social Welfare at the Torrevieja Town Hall has offered its support and backing to a campaign to collect plastic bottle tops to assist the family of a child named Pedro, a five year old boy who has cerebral palsy and needs a walker and clothes to give him some form of life quality.

NO SKATING IN THE SKATE PARK The opposition PSOE in Torrevieja have criticised the ruling PP councillors, after they noticed a sign that prohibits skating in one of the public, municipal parks.

Although this may be normal at such facilities, this particular park is in the grounds of the former railway station, where there is a fully equipped skating facility which was built for that purpose.

As this is the only official skating facility in the area, it is considered unfair that the practice of skating should be banned at the site.

Councillor for Social Welfare, Tomás Ballester, made an appearance along with the boy's mother, Heidi Aznar and his aunt, Carmen José Ballester, who explained that a year ago they started to try to assist his personal needs and have already been inundated by support.

The family explained that customers to their stationery business had first suggested the collection, in the hope that the caps can be turned into cash towards the 12,000 euro cost of the walker.

However, although with the best of intentions, the money they can gain from the scheme is just 150 euro per ton, meaning that they need to collect at least 80 tons of bottle tops to reach their goal. Similar campaigns have operated around the world, including the UK and USA, although many of them have failed given the amount of tops that need to be collected to make it a viable option.

However, with the backing of the town hall, the awareness of their campaign should now be increased, and it was with some pride that the council have got behind the scheme.

Anybody wishing to get involved can call 965 705 827, visit the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/heidi.aznarmartinez, or call in to the Torrevieja town hall where more information will be available.

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SHE’S NO GOOD FOR HIM

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My sister has a 3 year old and is 30 weeks pregnant after having a miscarriage last year. She has a boyfriend but she may as well be a single parent. He’s useless, is always out with his mates and even gets aggressive towards her. She’s scared of losing this baby like the last one. What can we do to help?

Georgie, 29 I live in the UK with my dad, brother and sister. For the past three years my dad has been going out with an alcoholic and they’ve had a child together. Every time she drinks she causes trouble and is horrible to us all. My dad won’t get rid of her but I can’t stand to stay and watch her behaviour. How can I convince him that she’s no good for him?

Grace, 18 Living with an alcoholic can be a complete nightmare and, personally, I think its quite unfair of your dad to impose this on his kids.

Understandably, you’re feeling very bitter towards this woman but at the end of the day, its not your place to decide who your dad lives with.

Whilst I take on board what you’ve said about the way this woman behaves, I do also detect a hint of jealousy and before you start jumping up and

down, I`ll say it’s a fairly understandable emotion in this case. In order to make a difference, you have to act as a family and you all have to agree on what action to take. Right now, your dad probably thinks that a lot of this is down to you being jealous so you’ve got to, somehow, overcome that. Separate the issues in your mind and focus on the things you may be able to affect such as the alcoholism. In terms of outside help, there are plenty of organisations who can help. Take a look at www.al-anonuk.org.uk for information and practical advice on living with an alcoholic. What you need to remember is that your dad obviously loves this woman and wants to be with her.

Constantly trying to split them up will only cause your relationship with your dad to deteriorate. At the end of the day, if things don’t improve, you have a choice don’t you? Either stay with your dad or look for somewhere else to live.

Just being there to offer advice and support will be a huge help to your sister. She’s the one who has to work out whether this guy is good or bad for her and she has to do that all on her own. Obviously, if there’s any risk of violence towards her, she needs to get her act together and walk away, but again, that’s a decision she has to make for herself. Its clear that you care a great deal and your sister is very lucky to have you. Make sure she knows that you’re ready and willing to help her in any possible at all times. Her worries about a having a miscarriage are based on past experiences and to some extent, other than regular check-ups and constant reassurance from you nothing much will change that. Its never easy looking on from the sidelines whilst a friend or relative is stuck in an unhappy relationship but to be honest, the worst thing you can do is to try to intervene. The person concerned has to make their own choices and you have to respect that.

Calder spent twelve years working as a PA and a Co-presenter with Jeremy Kyle on various radio stations and now he has joined the team at EXITE RADIO where he answers listeners dilemmas each Saturday night on the airwaves.

We are also pleased to have him with us at THE LEADER, answering your questions and queries as part of the editorial team.

If you have an issue tht you can’t overcome or you just need general help or even confidential advice, why not email Calder at: Calder@theleader.info

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‘GREEN ON BLUE’ ATTACK ON SPANISH TROOPS

Military sources have reported that a Spanish Army Patrol suffered a grenade attack on Monday night which was carried out by two Afghan soldiers in the western Afghan province of Heart. This was the very last 'green-on-blue' attack, in which Afghan security forces strike at Coalition allies, recorded in 2012. No Spanish or Afghan troops were injured in the attack The attack came on the very last day of 2012, when the Spanish military, together with a contingent of Afghan soldiers were spending the night in an old Italian advanced combat outpost in the province of Qala-i-Naw, from where they were due to start a patrol the following morning.

During the night, several explosions were heard "some distance" from the base. There were also seven RPG grenades fired, four of which landed inside the base. Although one of the grenades hit an RG31 armored military vehicle military sources say that there was very little damage and no injury to personnel.

The Afghan Army has reported that the attack could have been the work of two soldiers, members of a detachment that were sited in a nearby observation post and that they are currently investigating the incident.

Meanwhile a top Taliban spokesman claimed that the Afghan soldiers, who were from Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, were operating under Taliban orders, the Afghanistan Times reported. The two Afghan soldiers escaped to the Taliban after the attack. The Taliban, who routinely exaggerate casualties caused by their operations, also claimed that four Spanish soldiers were killed in the attack.

The last attack on Spanish troops took place on 10 November when an Afghan soldier opened fire on a group of Spanish soldiers in the Afghan army base near the combat outpost of Moqur. A BRIPAC lieutenant suffered minor injuries, which did not require repatriation to Spain, while one of the attackers died of wounds suffered as a result of returned fire.

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SETTING SAIL FOR DISTANT LANDS The Spanish Navy´s ship “Cantabria”, with her crew of 146 men and women, set sail on Thursday for a long journey South, destined to the waters of Australia, where she will spend most of 2013 assisting the Australian navy in training exercises, whilst they assess the viability of purchasing similar models in order to modernise their own fleet of ships.

Setting sail from Ferrol in A Coruña, Galicia, the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Admiral Jaime Muñoz-Delgado, chaired a farewell ceremony to the combat supply ship, who will reach the base of her test drive in the middle of February, where she will be joined by 12 members of the Australian navy, who will then set about their “tyre kicking” activities and putting her through her paces, all at the expense of the Australian government.

This deployment is under the cooperation agreement agreed on the 3rd of July between the RAN and the Spanish Armada, which established a framework of mutual support. The ship was built in Spain by the public com-

pany, Navantia, who have been engaged in military shipbuilding since 2005, as a result of the segregation of the military assets of the public company Grupo IZAR, based in the Spanish town of Puerto Real in the province of Cádiz.

“Cantabria”, who carries the code number “A-15”, is the second largest ship in the Spanish navy, behind the aircraft carrier, Juan Carlos I. With a displacement of 19,500 tons and a length of 170 metres, her primary active role is of logistics, but also carries out humanitarian and environmental protection duties. But, at a cost of 183 million euro per ship, this model is not the cheap-

est in the range, but offers versatility, range, capacity and maybe a free CD stereo, if it helps to close the deal.

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GET THE COMMUNITY SINGING

TEN MILLION KING麓S CAKES SOLD

SABS (the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers) was formed in 2008 with the aim of promoting the unique art of barbershop and a cappella singing throughout Spain.

From humble beginnings, we now have just under 300 members, including several Spanish quartets and choruses. Some of our members are ex-pats and we even have a chorus from Portugal (because there is nothing like our organisation there).

Although there are choruses in Los Alc谩zares and Torrevieja, there is nothing in the Mazarr贸n region, so we have put together a 'Sing Harmony in a Day' course, which will take place on Saturday, 19 January at 11.00 am at Mariano's Restaurant on Camposol.

For practical reasons, we have offered this course to ladies but, if we get enough interest, we will keep a list and plan one for the men in the future. The plan is that people will sign up in advance, they receive a the sheet music and teach tracks for a song, so that they can learn it before the big day. On 19 January we will all work on it and then perform it to friends and family in the evening.

We are obviously hoping that we will have a new chorus as a result, whom we will support and help to get established.

Participants need to sign up in advance, so that they can receive their sheet music and teach track in time for the course on 19 January, so it is important that they respond as quickly as possible.

The Spanish Association of Bakers, ASEMAC, has announced that the industry has collectively sold 10 million cakes for celebrating the arrival of the Three Kings at the end of the Christmas period.

Using 4,000 tons of flour, filled with cream or chocolate, and a surprise for one lucky sweet-toothed diner, or unlucky toothless diner who may have just bit into the aforementioned surprise, the traditional Roscones de Reyes cost, on average, between 8 and 10 euro each, and are set to be enjoyed as part of the traditional family celebrations, whilst giving a much needed boost to the economy of the baking industry.

The most popular rosc贸n is prepared with a traditional recipe, baked and stuffed, composed of brioche dough made with the finest quality ingredients. The dough is shaped into a circular form, ensuring that the same thickness is maintained all around the perimeter, cut in half and painted with beaten egg, filled with the cream or chocolate stuffing, plus the extra surprise.

Although a traditional treat for the event, modern baking practices and innovations have allowed some bakers to automate much of the process, but there are still a hardcore few who fully maintain their traditional methods in providing for their share of this lucrative token of joy.

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THE LIONS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH JB BRASS

On a cold and foggy Christmas morning the Lions of the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club congregated at La Zenia Beach to celebrate Christmas with JB Brass and hundreds of revellers.

As the band were preparing the sun broke through and the mist cleared to make it a perfect day on the beach. This event has become a must for many on their social calendar when the musicians of JB Brass under the musical direction of Ian Tinsley perform Christmas tunes from the traditional carols like O'Come all ye faithful, to their version of Slades' Merry Christmas everybody.

Many of the revellers bring song sheets and form little groups of choirs to add to the occasion.

As with every year the Lions were there to raise funds for their Charities during the period that the band play. Lion President Janette Bennett is delighted to announce that a total of 769.63 euros was raised in under one hour, thanks to the generosity of the crowd.

The Lions have a long association with JB Brass and look forward to continuing that relationship. Janette wishes everyone a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

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ROAD SPEED REDUCTION PLANS ACCELERATING The Spanish government has tabled a proposal to reduce the maximum speed limit on conventional roads from this spring, when it is expected to be approved as part of the country´s equivalent to the Highway Code, under the traffic regulations.

However, the plan has come under fire as contradictory, given that the Partido Popular opposed the previous socialist government´s speed reduction on motorways, which had been implemented as both a cost cutting and safety exercise.

In what is being criticised as a government uturn, but based on the figures for fatalities in 2012 as presented by the interior minister, Jorge Fernández Díaz, which show that 77% In 1989 in the UK, the ever popular Ford Escort was snapped up by 181,218 motorists, a 5% increase on the previous year. The same year also marked the start of an increase in sales in Spain, to which sales figures in 2012 returned to.

Last year, a total of 699,589 cars were sold to Spanish drivers, which the industry claim is “the worst figure since 1989”, despite the government´s latest vehicle renewal scheme, although this plane, known as PIVE,

of fatal crashes occur on non-motorway roads, to which it is “somewhat illogical that the differential speed limit of these roads to motorways and dual carriageways is of only 20 kilometres per hour”.

The minister have not yet stated what they intend to reduce the maximum permitted sped to, but it is roads which currently have a 100 kilometre per hour limit which are being focused on.

Fernández Díaz stated in a press conference, together with the Director General of Traffic, María Seguí, the figures for road fatalities in 2012, resulting in a total loss of 1,304 lives, although this is a reduction of 180 fatalities than in 2011, a 12% decrease.

CAR SALES FIGURES DROP did see a marked rise in December, with 51,197 units sold.

For private buyers, December saw just 29,503 vehicles sold, a 17.3%, and a cumulative total of 337,948 units, 12.9% less than 2011 overall in this sector.

Company cars dropped

by 37.6% in the same month, with 16,080 vehicles registered, resulting in a total of 224,980 units in 2012, a decrease of 19.4% on the previous year. There was an increase in the purchase of vehicles for “rent a car” companies however, with 5,614 registrations

in December, a growth of 11.6%, which closed the overall annual figure to a drop of just 3.2%, totalling 136,661 units.

Peugeot and Volkswagen were the top selling brands for 2012; however the top selling passenger car in Spain last year was the Renault Megane, also

maintaining its market leading position in December, when 2,124 vehicles were sold, to close the year with a total of 30,146 registrations.

One interesting development is that diesel cars still dominate the market in terms of fuel supply, despite commitments by the previous government when they were in power to focus on cleaner energy, with 68.9% of all new vehicles being diesel powered, 29.6% being petrol and just 1.4% of the market value being taken up by hybrid and electric vehicles.

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CAN YOU CHANGE A WHEEL? Tyre manufacturer Goodyear has announced the results of a recent survey they had conducted, revealing the behaviour and attitudes of young drivers, under the age of 25, across Europe.

Breaking the data down, looking at the statistics of the Spanish youth, when faced with the dilemma of a puncture, only 4 out of 10 of those asked would change the wheel. Of that group, 58% of men said that they would change it, whereas only 24% of women would roll up their sleeves and attempt a basic recovery operation.

Perhaps the reason for the figure is knowledge, considering that only 23% of those asked said that they had learnt how to change a car wheel, should the need arise.

The aim of the survey was also to discover what considerations drivers had when choosing to buy tyres, safety came out on top, with subjects like wet weather performance, cornering grip and braking all reaching above 80% in importance scores.

Factors considered less important included things like fuel consumption and noise, which the manufacturer puts down to how young drivers are informed about the important factors related to tyre purchase.

Although also not particularly well known, since early November, consumers have more information when buying a tyre thanks to the new European mandatory labelling system, which allows drivers to easily evaluate tyre performance under three different parameters: fuel consumption, wet grip and noise.

The new labels clearly show the braking distance of tyres in wet condition, using a scale from A to F, where “A” represents the higher score “F” being the lower rating. In fact, a tyre which meets the “A” standard may represent a stopping distance 18 meters shorter than an “F” rated tyre.

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HARD OF HEARING NEEDN’T SUFFER IN SILENCE volume back to the hundreds of people who suffer from hearing problems here on the Costa Blanca.

With more than 30 years experience and esteemed qualifications as a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser and Member of the There are so many hearSociety of Hearing Aid ing aids on the market it Audiologists, hearing consultant is essential that you get the right advice Leslie Hill is an ambassador to his profession, providing precious relief for those who suffer from any manner of hearing impairments.

He was employed by the UK's leading hearing aid suppliers, Amplivox Ultratone, in Cardiff for more than 25 years, which included an 18 month deployment to Spain, where he paved the way for the service over here. He has since returned to the Costas and established his own hearing consultancy, which delivers the same UK standards of care and service, as well as recognised brand names that his clients can depend upon.

HEARING problems affect many people as they get older, but the good news is that they do not have to suffer the silence.

Hill's Hearing Care is committed to bringing the

A Complete Hearing Service Les Hill’s Hearing Care Hill's Hearing Care can offer a can offer you a comcomplete service, from the initial plete service hearing test, to prescription and fitting of a broad spectrum of hearing aids.

Leslie explained that hearing aids differ in accordance with the person's needs, preferences and lifestyle, and that he is dedicated to finding the best possible solution to suit all three. He is happy to visit the client in their own home, travelling from Mazarron to Torrevieja, where he will offer sound advice and allow them to inspect the options available, with no obligation to buy.

Furthermore, at Hill's Hearing Care client satisfaction is paramount, so the service does not end at the point of sale but will for 12 months, which can be extended should the also take care of the servicing, testing and repair of client wish, whilst repairs carry a six month guaranhearing aids as required. All products are manufac- tee. tured and repaired by registered UK companies for So for your opportunity to hear how noisy the world optimum peace of mind. Plus purchases are insured is again, give Leslie a call today on 686 686 885.

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WHO'S IN CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH? Just imagine what effects thoughts and emotions cause in our internal state. Recent studies by scientific researchers show a strong correlation between our emotional state and our immune systems. The relationship between brain wave activity and pulse rate, blood temperature, breath rate, galvanic skin emissions, pupil dilation, gastric flow and immune response is now well documented.

Can our emotions and thoughts make us sick? Is there some way our bodies get disrupted by negative stress factors, possibly of our own making?

The evidence, including the changes in the health of our communities strongly supports this notion. Does that also mean can we also think ourselves well again?

Do you keep yourself well on a day to day basis without even knowing it consciously? Are prayer and meditation good for us on a physical as well as mental and spiritual plane?

The answer in my mind is emphatically yes.

The power of prayer in the healing process is also well documented.

And what is prayer but a concentrated emotional exercise directed with an open and humble heart to a higher being in order to affect a positive change in oneself or that of others? You are in effect requesting a jump start at a cosmic level. The expression, be careful what you wish for; It might come true shows how often we do experience success in attaining physical goals through mental or emotional expression.

Physical action helps, but the wish is faster than the thought goes to show our deep seated understanding that some tangible things really do have their origins in the intangible realm of the mind. It is not therefor impossible to see the link between their mind and the healing process. The mind and the body are one closed and interlinked system, and one cannot be separated from the other.

Modern medicine tends towards specialisation of skills and compartmentalisation of treatments. If you have had a recent hospital experience you will probably have experienced this frustrating truth. Each department will each want its own samples of blood, urine etc., even though you just gave samples to another department not half an hour before. Medical techniques may be wonderful for treating specific symptoms, but where is the healing art needed to maintain the health

of the whole person.

DID YOU KNOW? The number of patient visits to practitioners of 'alternative' medicine now outstrips consultations with traditional Doctors. What does this mean to the relationship between conventional doctors and their patients?

ATTITUDES The debate over the effects of electromagnetism on the human organism, however it turns out, at least raises the question of whether the use of good technologies such as televisions, computers and cellular phones or even the proximity to electric power lines can have an increased incidence of illness, including various cancers.

Our health as human beings may be more of a delicate balancing act than previously thought.

The recent craze of getting in touch with our bodies and ourselves shows how far we have come from the belief that science can render all the necessary remedies to maintain health and that we need only be passive non participants in the process, take the pill is being replaced

with eat a healthier diet and get some exercise. There is a general feeling of wanting to take back control of our lives, even if we don’t know how or why we lost it in the first place.

Taking responsibility for our own health is essential. Even though we must rely on the wonders of modern medicine to bail us out when we suffer a major trauma, proper self-help may eliminate this need in the first place. When it’s time for major heart surgery, you need a surgeon, but isn’t it better not to need the major heart surgery in the first place?

Proper exercise and diet play vital roles in maintaining proper health, but what about proper attitude?

Even if we are following an exercise and diet regime to the letter and taking all the necessary minerals and vitamins, stress could still kill you. Once again, the mind and the body are a team, totally interactive and cohesive in nature, not some amalgamation of individual systems that operate independently.

How we feel is frequently more influenced by our attitude about ourselves, positive or negative, than by any strict physical condition. And how we feel can often be diagnosed by our willingness to follow a healthy lifestyle.

John Young Young is a cor r ective exercise exercise specialist, and holistic health practitioner, practitioner, who spespecialises in exercise exercise rehabilita rehabilita-tion, deep tissue massage ther apy and manual lymphatic drainage massage therapy. therapy.

John qualified as a practitioner in the UK. USA & Hungar y. He can be contacted at the centre centre on the reception reception telephone number 96 676 41 89.

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YOUR NEW TRANSPORT RIGHTS FOR FERRY DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS Ferry and cruise passengers' rights to assistance, refunds and compensation are now governed by European legislation that came into force on 18 December 2012.

The law was introduced to bring ferry and cruise passengers' rights into line with those given to airline passengers.

Before then, passengers were reliant on the terms

and conditions of the ferry company, and the 1974 Athens Convention.

New ferry travel rights As a result of the new EU regulation 1177/2010, passengers have much better rights when taking a ferry in the European Union.

The directive applies if you depart from an EU

country, or if you arrive in an EU country on a ferry operated by a company established in an EU member state. It covers inland waterways as well as international seas. It also covers cruises, although cruise passengers are already protected by the package travel regulations.

Ferry delays and cancellations If your ferry is delayed by more than 90 minutes or cancelled, then snacks, meals and refreshments, appropriate to the waiting time and subject to availability, should be provided free of charge.

The new law will give you the right to be re-routed at the earliest opportunity and at no extra cost, or given a full refund with a free return service to your original departure point, if relevant.

Passengers have the right to be informed of their rights and contact details of the national enforcement bodies. You are entitled to be told of a delay or cancellation by the carrier or terminal operator no later than 30 minutes after the scheduled time of departure, and of the estimated departure and arrival time as soon as the information is known.

Long ferry delays If the delay involves one or more nights, under the new law, the ferry company should also give you adequate accommodation free of charge, either onboard or ashore, as well as any transport to and from the port terminal. This can be capped at â‚Ź80 and three nights if the company specifies it in its booking terms and conditions.

Ferry companies will have to provide the accommodation even if the delay is due to 'extraordinary circumstances, but not if due to weather conditions that endangered the safety of the ship.

Ferry delay compensation You will be able to claim compensation of 25% of your ticket price for a delay of at least: 1. one hour where the scheduled journey time is four hours or less; 2. two hours where the scheduled journey time is between four and eight hours; 3. three hours where the scheduled journey time is between eight and 24 hours; and 4. six hours where the scheduled journey time is greater than 24 hours.

You can claim half of your ticket price for delays that are more than double the times stated above.

Compensation must be paid within a month of the complaint being made. You can request it be paid in cash.

Ferry compensation for weather As with the similar regulation for air passengers, you will not be able to claim compensation if the delay or cancellation is due to 'extraordinary circumstances', including weather conditions that endanger the safe operation of the ship.

Other extraordinary circumstances could include strikes, natural disasters such as earthquakes, armed conflicts, and returning sick, injured or dead people to land.

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EUROPEAN BARBERSHOP CONVENTION

CHOIRS COMBINE FOR “ELIJAH”

As SABS 2011 Gold Medal Champions, Spangles is delighted to be raising funds for two of our Spanish champion quartets to attend the European Barbershop Convention in March 2013 in Veldhoven, Holland.

FourMidables is from Torrevieja and are the current silver medallists and Hanfris is from Cataluna and hold the 2011 gold medal. We will be holding a concert at the town hall's theatre on Friday, 11 January at 21.00. Tickets are just 6€ each and a proportion of the funds raised will go towards the expenses for these two quartets to represent their country.

Two of the Costa’s foremost choirs are combining to give a performance of Mendelssohn’s “ELIJAH”.

The Musical Directors of the choirs Vivace and Chorale – Tom Pargeter and Christine Eames respectively – have decided to join forces to produce a powerful interpretation of this monumental choral work by Felix Mendelssohn.

They are offering other local choral singers the chance to come along to Vivace rehearsals to prepare the music and give them the opportunity to be involved in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. There could be up to ninety local singers involved.

Starting on Thursday Jan 10th, weekly practices will be held in San Miguel ‘s Centro Social, between 7.15 and 9.30pm. New voices in all parts will be welcome – contact Tom Pargeter for further details – 96 572 0919 – or email: tomandkaty@tpargeter. com.

The Vivace choir is looking forward to this new challenge of singing alongside the choir Chorale in this rarely-performed choral masterpiece.

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SPECIAL TICKET DEALS ANNOUNCED FOR 'SOUNDS OF THE 60S' Following the huge successThe concert is es of 'The Magic of the held in support Musicals' and 'An Evening of ‘Samaritans’ with Disney', the Costa's leading popular chorus, Melody Makers International, have announced their next major concerts, entitled 'Sounds of the 60s'. These will take place on Saturday 26th January in the exotic setting of the Orihuela Costa Resort Hotel at La Zenia. As usual there will be two concerts ... a Matinee performance at 2pm, and an evening performance at 8pm.

This year director Nigel Hopkins has announced a special deal for the Matinee performance whereby children of 16 years and under will only be charged the concert, amongst which be songs by The 5€ and all adults just 10€. All tickets for the Beatles, The Seekers, Patsy Cline, Simon & Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, Procul evening peformance are 12€ each.

As usual, Melody Makers International will be Harum, Burt Bacharach, Mary Hopkin, and many, joined by the incredible Children's Choir, many more.

'Cantemos!' who have an important part to play in Tickets are now available from either the Orihuela this most popular of concerts. The whole produc- Costa Box Office, Tel: 966 760 800 .... or CallNet tion will be accompanied by a professional band Internet Cafe (down the alley behind Consum - next consisting of three players from the UK and two to Paddy's Point) at La Zenia, Tel: 966 761 171.

The concert, as before, supports the Costa Blanca from the Costa.

There will be 50 songs (yes - FIFTY!) featured in Samaritans.

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Complete the cryptic crossword below and send it into our offices at La Zenia roundabout (above Banco Popular) and the first correct entry drawn will win a EUR 25 prize.

The draw will take place on the Saturday, at noon, following publication. Remember to put your phone number and name on the entry.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

25 EURO Last week’s winner was

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ACROSS 6. Accumulated wealth in chief city (7) 7 and 9Ac. Apparently one can be too old for the nobility (8) 9. See 7 Ac. 10. Concerning janitors seeing the press (9) 12. Sly when short of workers? (11) 15. Rare keys on inquisitive person (5,6) 17. Action for evening? (3,3,3) 19. Point back to 500 (3) 21. Mount and prosper (3,2) 22. Again poetry can result in a setback (7)

QUICK ACROSS: 7 Make the most of; 8 Coquette; 9 Item; 10 Random; 12 In gaol; 14 Barren; 16 Excite; 18 Fall; 20 Unstable; 22 Dissoluteness.

DOWN: 1 Panorama; 2 Refund; 3 Shut; 4 Imbecile; 5 Asking; 6 Robe; 11 Manfully; 13 Outclass; 15 Relish; 17 Chains; 19 Avid; 21 Site.

CRYPTIC ACROSS: 7 Snooker-player; 8 Released; 9 Tots; 10 Scraps; 12 Medusa; 14 Stroll; 16 Chorus; 18 Gait; 20 Sun-baked; 22 Again and again.

DOWN: 1 Undercut; 2 Modena; 3 Less; 4 Epidemic; 5 Halted; 6 Meat; 11 Salesman; 13 Souvenir; 15 Outfit; 17 Orange; 19 Alga; 21 Nods.

DOWN 1. Dance not appreciated by sun-bathers? (5) 2 and 3Dn. Wet rain dispersed by metal goods (7) 3. See 2Dn. 4. Exclude affectionate person serving drinks? (9) 5. One jury travel (7) 8. Bighead has different trouble (6) 11. Less than 12 inches being trodden on (9) 13. Formerly saucy specialist (6) 14. Have a discussion about one tree (7) 16. Lift one amid the throng (5) 18. Declare some grave results (4) 20. Colour up in 11 (3)

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

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LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ 1. Name the two honourees with the initials D. D. who have a star for excellence in recording (music) on The Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2. Pizza Margherita is closely associated with which city?

3. The water in which lake was formed with tears?

4. There are almost 1.6 billion Muslims in the world. Name the top five countries with the highest amount of Muslims. One point for each correct answer.

5. Which famous law student was struck by lightning whilst at university in 1505, something that he saw as an act of God and persuaded him to later become a monk?

6. With one word describe someone or something that is 'brobdingnagian'.

7. What was the name of the Beatles debut album in 1963?

8. What are the two South American OPEC countries?

9. Which of the following countries does not have a bird on its flag? a: Egypt, b: Mexico, c: Brazil, d: Dominican Republic 10. Along which two streets is the Hollywood Walk of Fame found?

11. Who wrote the Nancy Sinatra hit songs 'These boots are made for walking', 'Summerwine' and 'Sugartown'?

12. What are the four most populated cities in the world that end with the letter 'i'?

13. Which 'wily' ex English Premier League club has appeared in four F.A. Cup finals without walking away with the silverware, a record?

14. Arnold George 'Gerry' Dorsey had countless hit songs in both the UK and the US in the 1960s and 70s. What was his amusing stage name?

15. The 'James Caird', now a museum piece, was one of three lifeboat size whalers which helped save the entire crew of which man's chilling expedition?

16. In which country are bulgogi and dak galbi popular toppings on a pizza?

1. Doris Day and Duran Duran, 2. Naples, 3. Swan Lake, 4.

Indonesia (203 million), Pakistan (174 million), India (161 million), Bangladesh (145 million) and Egypt (78.5 million) - 2009 estimate. 5. Martin Luther. 6. Gigantic. (large, huge etc) From Johathan Swift's book Gulliver's Travels. The inhabitants of Brobdingnag were giants. 7. Please Please Me. 8. Venezuela and Ecuador, 9. c: Brazil, 10. Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, 11. Lee Hazlewood, 12. Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi and Delhi, 13. Leicester City ('The Foxes') 1949, 1961, 1963 and 1969, 14. Engelbert Humperdinck, 15. Sir Ernest Shackleton, 16. South Korea,

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U3A MEMBER HITS THE HEIGHTS U3A member Mo Moffatt has recently returned from a trek to Machu Picchu which the Lonely Planet Guide describes as “ the most famous hike in South America perhaps the world - and a must do, lifechanging experience. Hiking the Inca Trail is both arduous and awe-inspiring. Four days of cold, pain and exhaustion dissipate as the mist lifts to reveal the emerald peaks and terraced ruins of the mystical ancient city” Maureen explained that, after reading in the Big Issue magazine about a challenge that included trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and raising money for the charity, Yorkshire Cancer Care, she would take the opportunity to do something she never thought she would. This included 8 months of fundraising, and, thanks to friends, almost all of who are Torrevieja U3A members, they raised over £4.500. This included a BBQ, a Brunch, a Casino night and an 'elegant' Tea Party, all held here in Spain. The total net amount raised by the group completing the trek was £46,000. A wonderful result achieved by just 21 people.

After some practice training on the South Downs

Way, she was ready for the day the flight departed from Manchester via Schiphol to Lima. Then, following four days in the Inca city of Cusco to acclimatise, the group set out en route to Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas. However during the sojourn in Cusco, which afforded time for sightseeing, the altitude sickness encountered soon claimed five of the party who needed medical intervention with anther six needing attention for 'misbehaving' stomach complaints, and all this before the trek began!!

During the trek itself the challenges faced included absolutely no facilities, no running water, no electricity, no hard cover at any time during the four days and nights, and, worst of all, no loos! and as you might imagine very little oxygen. The trek through the cloud forest reaches heights of 4200 meters so the air is very thin, walking steep inclines takes a lot of energy at the best of times. In the group she trekked with there were many with their own personal traumas. Stopping to breathe every five steps was not something anyone felt we could seriously complain about.

Early morning starts became the norm, one day having to arise from the tents at 3.30am as each

days trek had to be completed before dark, which descends so suddenly. Our porters were magnificent and the meals on the trek, all prepared for us, were another feat of endurance and originality.

Dinner the first night on the trail was fresh trout and chips!! How did they do it? Another foodie memory is of the huge sandwich I was served at Paddy’s

Point bar in Cusco, reputed to be the highest Irish owned pub in the world. Craic at altitude!!

I brought back so many memories. The friendliness of the local people, the vibrant coloured clothes they wear and the wonderful produce in the market at Pisac and, of course a whole new group of great friends.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. Police officer Harry Haroon samples life in Australia. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Staffordshire, London and Newcastle. (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. New series. Tales of disastrous holiday trips to Tenerife. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland revisits families in Ipswich and Newcastle. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Oswestry Showground plays host to musical bargain hunters. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. A couple’s dream of running a pub is put in jeopardy. (T) 3.15 Privates. New series. Drama, starring Jack Fox and Alex Vlahos.

(T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. Properties in Cornwall. (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. New series. With Thomas Plant and Philip Serrell. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. The first visit of the week to the One Show studio, where Matt Baker and Alex Jones present topical stories and celebrity chat.

(T) 8.30 Inside Out. New series. Stories of interest to the region; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Alice asks Joey what happened the night their father died and Jay is jealous when a new boy catches Abi’s attention. Denise and Ray make a pact never to tell Kim about their kiss. (T) 9.30 Rip Off Britain. Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville present consumer stories, including a report on who will pay for the damage caused by last year’s flooding.

(T) 10.00 Miranda. The shop owner’s friends accuse her of being immature so she sets out to prove them wrong — first by looking after a toddler, then by hosting a grown-up dinner party. (T) 10.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Cathy goes to extreme lengths to impress her psychologist boyfriend, Rory and Dino locate the perfect apartment, and Mark prepares to emigrate to Australia. (T)

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Have I Got Old News for You. Another chance to see the satirical quiz. (T) 12.05 Room 101 — Extra Storage. With Miranda Hart, Reggie Yates and John Craven. (T) 12.45 The Graham Norton Show.

With Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Josh Groban and Example. (R) (T) 1.35 The Celebrity Apprentice USA. The teams are challenged to run a photography store. (T) 3.00 Weatherview. (T) 3.05 Sign Zone: Barenboim on Beethoven: Nine Symphonies That Changed the World. The enduring power of the composer’s symphonies. (R) (T) 4.35 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. Five chefs from yesterday’s heat return to face a skills test. (R) (T) 5.35 BBC News. 5.35 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.35 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.35 Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 9.20 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland helps homeowners in Berkshire. (R) (T) 9.50 FILM: Swing Time (1936).

Musical, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. (T) (bw) 11.30 FILM: The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939). Fact-based drama, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. (T) (bw) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 5.15 Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones. (R) (T) 6.15 Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel introduces the show from the Victoria and Albert Museum, where experts value a 19th-century painting, a handwritten poem by WB Yeats and a rare silver tobacco box.

(R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. New series. Michael Portillo embarks on another journey to learn more about the nation’s railways, beginning by travelling from High Wycombe to Stratford-upon-Avon. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The probate researchers look for an heir to the estate of Second World War spy Eileen Nearne, and explore whether a Hackney man owned his life-long home. (R) (T) 9.00 University Challenge. The second round continues, with Magdalen College, Oxford, taking on the University of Manchester for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

(T) 9.30 The Battle for Malta. Historian James Holland analyses the Second World War battle for the strategically important Mediterranean island, which was under siege by Axis forces for more than two years. (T) 10.30 The Polar Bear Family and Me. New series. Cameraman Gordon Buchanan travels to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard to document the lives of a polar bear and her two cubs over the course of three seasons. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 1.10 American Football: NFL Play-offs. (T) 2.10 Darts Extra. (T) 4.10 BBC News. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning

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London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning.

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With Chris Moyles and Stephanie Beacham. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders. Aggie MacKenzie helps a couple part with their clutter.

(T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. A gold bracelet is valued in Warrington. (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

(T) 7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Things go from bad to worse for Jai when Rishi and Nikhil decide he is unfit to be a director at the factory, while Bernice is determined to fight Chas for the pub. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Nick is in turmoil over his future with Leanne and flies into a rage when Peter winds him up. Lewis manipulates Gail, and Sophie kisses Jenna as she decides to follow her heart. (T) 9.00 Cornwall with Caroline Quentin. New series.

The actress begins her second summer tour of Cornwall in her favourite part of the county as she explores the Helford River, and also visits a seal sanctuary. (T)

(1967). Second World War adventure, starring George Peppard and Rock Hudson. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Face the Clock.

(T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. New series. The competition begins at Knock Castle in Crieff, Scotland, where father-and-son duo Chic and Jason Henderson hope to impress their guests. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Solicitor Allison Hampshire is first to host as the dinner party competition reaches Portsmouth and hopes to impress with sophisticated dishes and quirky entertainment. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. A knee injury forces Homer to stay off work, so he decides to fill his time by opening a nursery — leaving Bart and Lisa feeling neglected. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Seamus’s disappearance gives Cheryl cause for concern, and Theresa receives bad news from a guiltstricken Joel. Mercedes jumps to conclusions after reading Myra’s medical records. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. The first in a series of films in which members of the public share their thoughts on whether there is still a need for religious leaders. (T) 9.00 Secrets of Your Car Insurance: Channel 4 Dispatches. Harry Wallop investigates claims that some insurance firms cash in when drivers have an accident on the road, through maximising profits, lucrative referral fees and rebate deals. (T) 9.30 The Horse Hoarder. Documentary following the life of pensioner Clwyd Davies, who dedicates his every waking moment to caring for 52 untamed horses that he has collected and in some cases bred. (T) 10.00 Embarrassing Fat Bodies. New series. Christian Jessen, Dawn Harper and Pixie McKenna offer medical advice on problems caused by people being overweight, including how obesity affects sexual activity.

(T) 11.00 What Happens in Kavos. New series. Documentary following the exploits of young British people holidaying and working in the hedonistic resort of Kavos on the Greek island of Corfu.

(T) 12.05 One Born Every Minute. (R) (T) 1.10 Random Acts. (T) 1.15 Secrets of a Good Marriage with Sharon Horgan. (R) (T) 2.10 How to Be a Good Mother with Sharon Horgan. (R) (T) 3.05 The Promise. (R) (T) 4.30 Supersize vs Superskinny. (R) (T) 5.25 Supernanny US. (T) 6.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5

Caroline at the start of her second summer tour.

9.30 Coronation Street. Leanne comes to a shock decision as Nick pours his heart out, Kevin confronts Jenna, believing she has abused Sophie’s trust, while Lewis tells Patrick how he plans to ruin Gail. (T) 10.00 Lewis. New series. Part one of two. Following the murder of a psychologist who was moonlighting as a psychic, Lewis struggles to unravel the victim’s baffling double life. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 The World in Action Years. To mark 50 years since the current affairs programme was first broadcast, this tribute recalls its most memorable moments, with contributions by those who worked on the series. (T) 1.05 Monk. Adrian has a problem with his neighbours. (R) (T) 2.00 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 River Monsters.

Jeremy Wade searches for the giant freshwater stingray in Thailand. (R) (T) 4.50 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) 5.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.05 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs.

(R) (T) 8.00 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Australia. (R) (T) 12.00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary.

(T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 FILM: Tobruk

Monday, 7th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with TV writer Phil Redmond 18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – A view of more people, places and events from around the region.

19.00 Let's Talk – The only way is up with 80’s legend Yazz at the Torrevieja Fellowship Church.

19.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – take advantage of what’s off our beautiful coast.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 All-New Trisha. (T) 1.00 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.05 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (R) (T) 2.45 Reza, Spice Prince of India. (R) (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.10 FILM: The Perfect Teacher (2010). Thriller, starring Megan Park. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Andy Bates Street Feasts. Andy Bates visits London Zoo, where he samples a Vietnamese sandwich, and is shown how to create Indian dish jhal muri in Tooting High Street. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away.

Heath finds out that Bianca is getting drugs from Adam and tells him to stay away from her, Brax gets a lead on Kyle’s whereabouts and Gina and John try to patch things up. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 World’s Craziest Police Pursuits 5.

High-octane special showing what happens when bad motorists turn into fugitives, featuring car chases worthy of any big-budget action film; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 The All New Gadget Show. Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward head to Edinburgh, where they test cameras, deep-fat fryers and music docks and try to land a radio-controlled plane on a moving car; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother. Marcus Bentley narrates as the famous housemates lie in their beds, chat on the sofas and argue in the kitchen — all for the enjoyment of the viewing public. (T) 11.00 Shane Lynch: Dyslexia — My Secret Past. The Boyzone star discusses how he has struggled with reading and writing all his life and undergoes an assessment to determine if he has dyslexia. (T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.00 Celebrity Wedding Planner. (R) (T) 2.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 Divine Designs.

(R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.15 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. The Fitzpatrick family samples life in Auckland. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Torquay, Gainsborough and Carlisle. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 12.00 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. Investigating disastrous holidays around the world. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. A Leicestershire pensioner with asbestos in her garden. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Part one of two. Heston helps a man whose brother returns from prison. (T) 3.15 Privates. Corporal Barrowman drills Two Section on the parade ground. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. Finding a country retreat in Hampshire. (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Philip Serrell and Thomas Plant journey from York to Rotherham. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Live chat and topical reports, presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Tanya wants answers from Max, while Jack tells Sharon he is throwing a party to announce their engagement, so she tries to find Phil to tell him the news before it is made public; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Holby City. Jac is sent to Sweden on a mission to find rogue CEO Henrik Hanssen, who is said to be in his native Stockholm. Back at Holby, Luc’s future is uncertain after last week’s events.

(T) 10.00 Death in Paradise. New series. The return of the drama starring Ben Miller as a British detective working in the Caribbean. The owner of a sugar plantation is murdered. With Stephanie Beacham. (T)

12.25 FILM: The Rebound (2009). Premiere. Romantic comedy, with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Justin Bartha. (T) 1.55 Weatherview. (T) 2.00 Sign Zone: Dara O Briain’s Science Club.

Life, death and extinction. (R) (T) 3.00 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. The remaining five chefs prepare a crown of duck for roasting. (R) (T) 4.00 Sign Zone: You’ve Been Scammed. A couple who lost £400,000. (R) (T) 4.30 Sign Zone: You’ve Been Scammed. A pensioner who was tricked into giving away her life savings. (R) (T) 5.00 BBC News. 5.00 BBC News.

5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report.

6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Close. 7.40 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Staffordshire, London and Newcastle. (R) (T) 8.40 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. (R) (T) 9.25 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland revisits families in Ipswich and Newcastle. (R) (T) 9.55 FILM: The Sky’s the Limit (1943). Musical romantic comedy, starring Fred Astaire and Joan Leslie. (T) (bw) 11.20 FILM: Top Hat (1935). Musical, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. (T) (bw) 1.00 Daily Politics.

(T) 2.00 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 5.15 Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones. (R) (T) 6.15 Antiques Roadshow. The team discovers rarities in Barnstaple, north Devon, including a First World War pilot’s watch worn by TE Lawrence and an enamel miniature

by Henry Bone. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo learns how Birmingham became the pen-making capital of the world and hears the chilling tale of one of 19th-century Britain’s most notorious murderers. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The probate officers struggle to locate the relatives of a Bedfordshire man with a common surname, and a Victorian school in Cheltenham provides the team with an unusual challenge. (R) (T) 9.00 Stargazing Live. New series. Dara O Briain and Professor Brian Cox return for further exploration of the night sky, asking viewers to help investigate an uncharted area of Mars’ surface. (T) 10.00 Stargazing Live: Back to Earth. New series. Professor Brian Cox, Dara O Briain, Mark Thompson and guests return for half an hour of chat, debate and audience participation celebrating all things astronomical. (T) 10.30 The Polar Bear Family and Me. Gordon Buchanan returns to Svalbard in mid-June on the trail of mother bear Lyra and her two offspring, but he discovers that one of the cubs has gone missing. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 1.10 Darts Extra. (T) 3.10 BBC News.

(T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With actor Joseph Millson. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With Rupert Everett and Dr Christian Jessen. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders. A man whose mansion is full owing to his passion for collecting. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. David Dickinson helps people sort the treasures from their trash. (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 Parking Mad. Observational documentary following council officials who issue parking tickets and motorists who have decided to dispute their fines in all manner of ways. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

(T) 7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Charity visits Jai to discuss their problems, but leaves him stunned by insisting they are better off without each other. Chas is unnerved when she receives another prank call.

(T) 8.30 River Monsters. Jeremy Wade visits tourist hot spots in America to investigate a creature

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thought to be responsible for a number of deaths, and risks using himself as bait to catch it. (T) Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Chris Tarrant invites Greg Rutherford and Duncan Bannatyne, Charlie Condou and Samia Ghadie, and Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson to play the big-money quiz. (T) All You Can Eat. One-off documentary investigating the popularity of supersized meals, restaurant challenges and large-scale eating competitions in Britain and America. (T) ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) London News and Weather. (T) FILM: Mickey Blue Eyes (1999). A strait-laced Englishman falls for a New York mobster’s daughter, but is reluctantly drawn into the family business. Romantic comedy, starring Hugh Grant and Jeanne Tripplehorn. (T)

1.30 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Loose Women. With Rupert Everett and Dr Christian Jessen. (R) (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Australia. (R) (T) 12.00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (T) 1.55 FILM: Dragoon Wells Massacre (1957). Western, starring Barry Sullivan and Dennis O’Keefe. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Face the Clock. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. Jo McDonagh and her daughter George invite the contestants to stay at Barton House in Blackpool, where they are challenged to take part in a sing-off.

(T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Sociology lecturer Will Dixon hosts the second dinner party in Portsmouth, but his soggy salad starter and beef Wellington do not impress his guests. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer, Marge and the kids hitch a ride on a train, where they are entertained by a tramp who tells them a series of colourful yarns based on American folklore. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Dr Browning realises Mercedes has jumped to the wrong conclusion about her mother, and Dirk makes a rash proposal after hearing the news about Myra’s condition. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public share their thoughts on whether there is still a need for religious leaders. (T) 9.00 Supersize vs Superskinny. New series. Dr Christian Jessen offers advice to more people whose diets are putting their health at risk, beginning by helping a 24st takeaway addict. (T) 10.00 The Undateables. New series. More singletons with restrictive conditions search for romance, beginning with an autistic man, a woman who suffered a stroke at the age of 18 and a man with Tourette’s. (T) 11.00 Don’t Blame Facebook.

Documentary tracking down people who have made extraordinary blunders on social media websites, revealing the potential dangers of sharing too much information online. (T) 12.05 Random Acts. (T) 12.10 What Happens in Kavos. (R) (T) 1.15 European Poker Tour. (T) 2.15 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T) 2.40 International Volleyball. (R) (T) 3.35 FILM: Offside (2006). Iranian comedy drama, starring Sima Mobarak-Shahi. 5.10 Smallville.

(R) (T) 5.50 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R)

(T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 All-New Trisha. (T) 1.00 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.05 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Reza, Spice Prince of India. (R) (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Ice Twisters (2009). Sci-fi thriller, starring Mark Moses. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Andy Bates Street Feasts. Andy Bates explores Kirkgate Market in Leeds, meets a South African sausage expert and creates an egg and Yorkshire chorizo pie.

(R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. John heads to the school and asks Gina out to lunch in front of everyone, while Casey apologises to Sasha. Heath and Adam clash over Bianca, and Brax discovers Kyle is in Melbourne. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Great Northern Cookbook. Actor and cheese-maker Sean Wilson explores the culinary heritage of the north of England, beginning his quest by preparing fish and chips in Whitby; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Benidorm ER. New series. The return of the documentary about Britons who end up in hospital on the Costa Blanca, featuring a man who almost drowned after trying to swim to Benidorm Island; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Body of Proof. Megan investigates when a recent lottery winner is found stabbed to death in his flat, and Ethan deals with a case in which a girl died of infection after an appendectomy. (T) 11.00 Celebrity Big Brother. A chance to catch up with the latest action as the celebrity contestants continue to get to know each other — for better or worse. (T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.00 Shane Lynch: Dyslexia — My Secret Past. (R) (T) 2.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Tuesday, 8th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon Baldock interviews ‘Mr Streets of London’ Raph McTell 18.05 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions – Computer advice.

18.30 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures – commencing at Guadix race track.

19.00 Real England (series) – Wiltshire.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. A family that previously relocated to Malta now samples life in Brisbane. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer.

Properties in Staffordshire, Cumbria and Essex. (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. Consumer advice. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland helps a pensioner in the West Midlands. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Part two of two. The brothers are forced to confront the past. (T) 3.15 Privates. Two Section face a challenge on the assault course. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. A couple who want to return to their Welsh roots. (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Thomas Plant and Philip Serrell hit the third leg of their road trip. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the live magazine show featuring topical reports from around the UK and big-name studio guests; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 The Food Inspectors. New series. Matt Allwright and Chris Hollins return to follow the work of more food inspectors. A Chinese takeaway is shut down and a fire station’s kitchen is tested for bacteria. (T) 10.00 Africa. Creatures of East Africa captured on film, from a lizard eating flies from the face of a sleepy lion to an elephant watching over her calf while it dies on the sun-parched plains. (T)

Spectacular wildlife scenes caught on camera

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 A Question of Sport. With Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds, former world superbike star James Toseland, footballer James Beattie and Winter Olympic skeleton champion Amy Williams. (T) 12.05 The League Cup Show. Highlights of the semi-final first-leg matches. (T) 12.50 Film 2013. A review of Les Miserables and a Quentin Tarantino interview. (T) 1.20 FILM: Borderline Murder

(2011). Premiere. Thriller, starring Brooke Burns. (T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 Sign Zone: Inside Claridge’s. Thirty delegations from around the world stay at the hotel during the Olympics. Last in the series. (R) (T) 3.50 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. Six chefs battle it out in the quarter-final. (R) (T) 4.50 Sign Zone: You’ve Been Scammed. How conmen stole a postman’s retirement money. (R) (T) 5.20 BBC News. 5.20 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 7.55 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. (R) (T) 8.40 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.10 FILM: Lucky Partners (1940). Comedy, starring Ginger Rogers and Ronald Colman. (T) (bw) 10.45 FILM: Kitty Foyle (1940). Romantic drama, with Ginger Rogers. (T) (bw) 12.30 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 5.15 Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones. (R) (T) 6.15 Antiques Roadshow. The experts visit Biddulph, Staffordshire, where items include an 18th-century Wedgwood egg scrambler and a handkerchief Queen Victoria gave to the lady who strung her pearls. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads.

Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers.

(T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels from Stoke-on-Trent to Winsford, Cheshire, finding out about the dark side of the Industrial Revolution along the way. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The search for heirs to a £250,000 estate provides an insight into the tensions of the Cold War. Plus, the case of a woman who died in West Bromwich in 2010. (R) (T) 9.00 Stargazing Live. Mark Thompson reveals what can be learnt from the colours of the stars and Liz Bonnin meets the Nasa team building the largest space telescope in the world. (T) 10.00 Stargazing Live: Back to Earth. Professor Brian Cox, Dara O Briain, Mark Thompson and guests return for an extra half-hour of chat, debate and audience participation celebrating all things astronomical. (T) 10.30 World’s Most Dangerous Roads. Phill Jupitus and Marcus Brigstocke drive along high-altitude roads in Bolivia to the mountain city of Potosi — which is almost 5,000 metres above sea level. Last in the series. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 1.10 Darts Extra. (T) 3.10 BBC News. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning.

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With David Haye and Emilia Fox. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders. A collector with a passion for cufflinks. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. David Dickinson helps people sort the treasures from their trash. (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

(T) 7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Chas starts to feel terrified she is in danger as the prank calls continue, Charity agrees to give her marriage another chance and Cain stands Moira up. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Leanne makes plans for her future and tells Nick of her intentions, Sophie is furious to learn Kevin has reported Jenna to her boss, while Karl plays a prank on Jason. (T) 9.00 Midsomer Murders. A coma victim wakes up a year after she was attacked while trying to elope, and when members of a chess club are targeted by a killer, Barnaby searches for links between the cases. (T)

11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 Weight Loss Ward. Conclusion. A 36st woman who piled on weight following the death of her brother faces life-changing gastric surgery at Sunderland Royal Hospital’s obesity unit. (R) (T)

At first glance it looks like any other hospital ward

12.35 Safari Vet School. A veterinary student has to operate on a lion. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: King Kong (1976). Fantasy adventure remake, starring Jeff Bridges. (T) 6.15 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 All-New Trisha. (T) 1.00 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.05 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Reza, Spice Prince of India. (R) (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: McBride: Dogged (2007). Mystery, starring John Larroquette. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Andy Bates Street Feasts. Chef Andy Bates visits Cornwall, where he samples a Cornish cream tea and prepares a pineapple upside-down cake.

The host also goes diving for mussels in the River Fal. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Natalie invites Bianca over for dinner in an attempt to get her to open up about her drug use and Dex is angry when he discovers Sid and Lisa have rekindled their relationship. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Ice Road Truckers. In Alaska, Lisa Kelly leads a convoy from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, while driver Maya Sieber has made her way north from New York to test herself on the ice roads; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Charley Boorman’s South African Adventure. New series. The intrepid traveller embarks on another motorcycle ride, this time experiencing the diversity of people, landscapes and wildlife in South Africa; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction. Brian Dowling announces who has come bottom in the vote before speaking to the unlucky contestant, who becomes the first to leave the house.

(T) 11.30 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 12.30 FILM: When a Stranger Calls (2006). Premiere. Horror, starring Camilla Belle. (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.25 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Australia. (R) (T) 12.00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 Kirstie’s Handmade Britain. (T) 1.45 FILM: Miracle on 34th Street (1947). Christmas drama, starring Edmund Gwenn. (T) (bw) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Face the Clock. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. Computer trainers Graham and Lisa Ellis open the doors of the Well House Manor in Melksham, Wiltshire, to their rivals — but their use of technology fails to impress some guests. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. The week’s third dinner party from Portsmouth is hosted by French language tutor Kathy ‘Hurricane’ Anderson, who hopes to wow her guests with a Gallic menu. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Blood-curdling tales, featuring an island inhabited by ‘manimals’, an army of Homer clones and zombie cowboys. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. The Savages and the McQueens struggle to deal with Myra’s announcement, but Carmel and Will attempt to provide both their families with a ray of hope. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv.

Members of the public share their thoughts on whether there is still a need for religious leaders. (T) 9.00 Gok’s Style Secrets.

Gok Wan offers dating and fashion tips to 27-year-old Kate Revill, a part-time illustrator and sales assistant from Lincoln who has never had a serious relationship. (T) 10.00 One Born Every Minute. Two women in their twenties receive plenty of support from their mothers when they go into labour after unplanned pregnancies. (T) 11.00 On the Verge of a Midlife Crisis with Sharon Horgan. The actress and comedy writer meets six women who have gone through midlife crises to find out what happened and how they coped. (T) 12.05 Embarrassing Fat Bodies. (R) (T) 1.10 Random Acts. (T) 1.15 Music on 4: Abbey Road Studios: In Session. (T) 1.45 Music on 4: Spotlight: Tips for 2013. (T) 2.00 Revenge: The First Chapter. (T) 2.55 Revenge.

(T) 3.40 FILM: Death Drums Along the River (1963). Murder mystery, starring Richard Todd. (T) 5.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.00 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45

Wednesday, 9th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – With the survival king Ray Mears.

18.05 The Boat Show – with essential advice on buying a boat in Spain.

19.00 The Vibe Fest in La Marina with loads of great entertainment.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. A family samples life in Australia. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Derby, Kent and Cumbria. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. More consumer advice. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland helps a family in Edinburgh. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Wetherby Racecourse near Leeds. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. A former singer becomes embroiled in a feud with her agent. (T) 3.15 Privates.

Barrowman’s past is revealed during a nuclear fallout drill. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. An unusual property search in Gloucestershire. (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Thomas Plant and Phillip Serrell hit the fourth leg of their road trip. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the live magazine, featuring celebrity chat and stories of interest. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Max arranges a dinner for him and the family to talk through their problems, but things turn violent when Dexter and Jay turn up — followed by Ava; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Waterloo Road. Phoenix and Harley win the lottery, but the return of their father casts a shadow over their good fortune. Nikki suspects Scout of stealing her car and sets about punishing her.

(T) 10.00 Silent Witness. New series. The crime drama returns with five two-part stories. An ageing businessman’s body is found, and while the police think he died of natural causes, Nikki suspects murder. Continues tomorrow. (T)

turing horses and dogs. (R) (T) 3.25 Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow. From the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. (R) (T) 4.25 Sign Zone: You’ve Been Scammed. A woman who was persuaded to pay thousands of pounds for worthless land. (R) (T) 4.55 BBC News. 4.55 Sport Today. 5.30 HARDtalk. 5.50 BBC News. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T)

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7.00 Close. 7.35 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.35 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. (R) (T) 9.20 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland helps a pensioner in the West Midlands. (R) (T) 9.50 FILM: Vivacious Lady (1938). Romantic comedy, with Ginger Rogers and James Stewart. (T) (bw) 11.20 FILM: Magic Town (1947). Satirical comedy, with James Stewart and Jane Wyman. (T) (bw) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 5.15 Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones. (R) (T) 6.15 Antiques Roadshow.

The experts visit Glamis Castle where they value a posy ring with a macabre history, a dining table originally intended for supporting a coffin and a First World War scrapbook. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels from Dudley to Bridgnorth, learning how Victorian blacksmithing was not for the faint-hearted and riding on one of Britain’s most modern trains. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The probate detectives look for the potential heirs of Birmingham pen-maker Gordon Clarke, and Jack Thornton, whose family name is revealed to have a surprising heritage. (R) (T) 9.00 Stargazing Live. Brian Cox and Dara O Briain discuss meteors, comets and asteroids, and Liz Bonnin meets the Nasa team tracking space objects on a collision course with Earth. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Stargazing Live: Back to Earth. Professor Brian Cox, Dara O Briain and guests return for a final extra half-hour of chat, debate and audience participation celebrating all things astronomical. Last in the series. (T) 10.30 The Polar Bear Family and Me. Gordon Buchanan returns to Svalbard in September to find the bears struggling for food, with Lyra very thin and refusing to let her cub Miki suckle. Last in the series. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 1.10 Darts Extra. (T) 3.10 BBC News. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. Ruth Jones discusses the return of Sky1’s comedy drama Stella. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With Paul McKenna and Lisa Riley. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders. Aggie MacKenzie helps a model-railway enthusiast. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

David Dickinson helps people sort the treasures from their trash.

(T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Question Time. David Dimbleby chairs the first debate of the year from Lewisham in south London. (T) 12.35 This Week. The past seven days in politics. (T) 1.20 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 1.25 Sign Zone: DIY SOS: The Big Build. A home transformation for a woman with eight children. (R) (T) 2.25 Sign Zone: Countryfile. Adam Henson presents past stories fea-

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

(T) 7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Chas’s stalker continues to torment her — leaving a voicemail from ‘Carl’ — while Moira refuses to let Cain call the shots, and Bob and Dan prepare for Bronte night. (T) 8.30 Generation Rent: Tonight. Jonathan Maitland reports on the growing demand for rental properties as a result of the increasing number of people who are unable to afford a home of their own. (T) 9.00 Emmerdale. Chas discovers the identity of her

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stalker, Katie pushes Declan to admit her infertility is going to cause problems for them, and Bob feels jealous when Dan and Brenda kiss. (T) Nursing the Nation. In East Yorkshire, a new father recovers from a stomach operation to remove a tumour, while a physiotherapist in Bath helps a patient recuperate after a broken ankle. (T) Trouble Abroad. Conclusion. A couple in France see their dream of becoming wine-makers destroyed, a woman fights to keep her Spanish bar open and a family business collapses in America. (T) ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) London News and Weather. (T) The Jonathan Ross Show. Jeremy Piven talks about his new drama Mr Selfridge, David Tennant discusses his role in Spies of Warsaw, and comedienne Sarah Millican is also in the studio. (R) (T)

12.45 The Golden Rules of TV. With Joe Swash, Eamonn Holmes and Fiona Phillips. (R) (T) 1.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Generation Rent: Tonight. The growing demand for rental properties. (R) (T) 4.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) 5.20 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Australia. (R) (T) 12.00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 SuperScrimpers. (T) 2.05 FILM: 7th Cavalry (1956). Western, with Randolph Scott. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Face the Clock. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal.

(T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. The owners of Apple Wood Glamping in Worcestershire play host during the last day of this week’s competition, but some of the guests complain about having to sleep in tents. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Actor Christopher Marlowe hosts the fourth dinner party from Portsmouth, and tries to woo his guests with an adventurous menu and theatrical entertainment. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer is asked to help the Rolling Stones at a benefit gig, filling his head with dreams of stardom. Featuring the voices of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Lenny Kravitz. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Sinead and Theresa fear the worst when Bart and Joel disappear. Will learns Sienna is aware of his fling with Texas, and Dr Browning continues to offer support to Myra. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv.

Members of the public share their thoughts on whether there is still a need for religious leaders. (T) 9.00 Location, Location, Location. Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer advise two first-time buyers looking to settle down in Leeds, and a couple hoping to swap life in the city for a three-bedroom period home. (T) 10.00 The Restoration Man. George Clarke follows Vanessa Ford Robbins and partner Nik Huddy’s project to restore a Victorian gate lodge located on the boundaries of a country estate in Surrey. (T) 11.00 Gypsy Blood: True Stories. Documentary following two Traveller families and their bare-knuckle fighting traditions, revealing the violence that can erupt as they battle for respect in their communities. (R) (T) 12.40 Random Acts. (R) (T) 12.45 The Undateables. (R) (T) 1.45 Millionaire Boy Racers. (R) (T) 2.40 The Horse Hoarder. (R) (T) 3.05 Secrets of Your Car Insurance: Channel 4 Dispatches. (R) (T) 3.35 Time Team. (R) (T) 4.30 The Churchills. (R) (T) 5.25 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.20 Countdown. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T)

8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 All-New Trisha. (T) 1.00 5 News Lunchtime.

(T) 1.05 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother: Eviction. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Reza, Spice Prince of India. (R) (T) 3.15 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story (2008). Fact-based drama, starring Judy Reyes. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Andy Bates Street Feasts. The chef travels to St David’s in Pembrokeshire, where he samples three ewe’s-milk cheeses and makes a quiche, before visiting a stall run by a forager. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Sid tells Lisa that he has to consider his children’s feelings about their relationship, while Romeo and Indi renew their marriage vows in a low-key ceremony. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Benidorm ER. The return of the documentary about Britons who end up in hospital on the Costa Blanca, featuring a man who almost drowned after trying to swim to Benidorm Island; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Great Northern Cookbook. Sean Wilson tries to break the world record for the largest Cumberland sausage, goes salmon fishing in Morecambe and puts a gourmet twist on the Middlesbrough delicacy of parmo; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother. More from the house as the famous contestants compete in tasks, rant in the diary room and provide their own entertainment while obeying the Big Brother rules. (T) 11.00 Bizarre Burials. Documentary exploring a variety of unusual and memorable ways in which deaths are marked, including themed funerals and a woman who had her husband’s ashes tattooed into her skin. (T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 Divine Designs.

(R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Thursday, 10th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with pianist Richard Clayderman 18.05 Mixed Marriages – the challenges married couples from different cultural backgrounds face in Spain.

18.30 Orihuela Mods & Scooters – A club of motorbike & music enthusiasts 19.00 Viva Vitality – Staying fit and keeping well.

19.30 The Passion – A short play from a local writer.

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11th january 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. A woman tries to persuade her teenage son to move with her to Australia. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer.

Properties in Cornwall, Kent and Co Durham. (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. Tales of disastrous holidays. Last in the series. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap.

Revisiting homeowners in Greenwich and Leicester. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Horncastle in Lincolnshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Howard tries to help a neighbour face up to a devastating secret. (T) 3.15 Privates. Sgt Butcher invites Audrey to go to Australia with him. Last in the series. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. Searching for a property in Norfolk. (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted

by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Philip Serrell and Thomas Plant head to Greenwich. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Chris Evans and Alex Jones round off the week with celebrity guests. (T) 8.30 A Question of Sport. With Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds, former world superbike star James Toseland, footballer James Beattie and Winter Olympic skeleton champion Amy Williams; (R) (T) BBC & Regional News.

9.00 EastEnders. Zainab finds a love letter that Ayesha has written, and is shocked by its obscene content. (T) 9.30 Room 101. Frank Skinner chats to Terry Wogan, Phil Tufnell and Victoria Coren. (T) 10.00 Silent Witness. Part two of two. Nikki, Leo and Jack struggle to ascertain how the latest victim was killed. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.30 The National Lottery Friday Night Draws.

Coverage of the weekly Thunderball, EuroMillions and Millionaire Raffle draws. (T) 11.35 The Graham Norton Show. Graham’s guests include Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino (T) 12.25 FILM: The Village (2004). Horror thriller, starring Joaquin Phoenix. (T) 2.05 Weatherview. (T) 2.10 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? Gregg Wallace traces his ancestry. (R) (T) 3.10 Sign Zone: Queen Victoria’s Children. The monarch’s relationships with her husband and their children. (R) (T) 4.10 Sign Zone: Question Time. From Lewisham in south London. (R) (T) 5.10 BBC News. 5.10 BBC News. 5.30 Five Minutes With. 6.00 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Close. 7.35 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.35 Rip Off Britain: Holidays. (R) (T) 9.20 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland helps a family in Edinburgh. (R) (T) 9.50 FILM: Badman’s Territory

(1946). Western, starring Randolph Scott. (T) (bw) 11.25 FILM: Bombardier (1943). Second World War adventure, starring Pat O’Brien. (T) (bw) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 5.15 Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones. The actor explores the waterways of East Anglia. Last in the series. (R) (T) 6.15 Antiques Roadshow. The experts return to Glamis Castle, where they value a collection of handbag mirrors and a pair of Chinese Imperial bowls. Presented by Michael Aspel. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels from Welshpool, Powys, to Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, hearing how the railways took Welsh textiles into the most exclusive households. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The probate researchers look for an heir to the estate of a man with links to 19th-century Canada and the Second World War, while another investigation leads to a family secret. (R) (T) 9.00 Mastermind.

Four more contestants take part, answering questions on Anne Boleyn, the Wallander novels of Henning Mankell, the life and music of Sir William Walton and Shakespeare’s tragedies. (T) 9.30 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein. The horticulturist presents a year-long diary about her Glebe Cottage garden in Devon, where she begins by offering advice about how to look after plants during the summer. (T) 10.00 Italy Unpacked. New series. Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli go on a tour of the country, beginning in Emilia-Romagna — one of the richest and most fertile regions in Italy. (T) 11.00 QI. Stephen Fry asks a range of unusual questions on the theme of jolly, and Julia Zemiro, Tim Vine, Rob Brydon and Alan Davies try to come up with interesting answers. (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 The Review Show. (T) 12.45 Weather. (T) 12.50 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 1.40 Darts Extra. (T) 3.40 BBC News. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With Anthea Turner. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders. A man with a large collection of football programmes. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. David Dickinson helps people sort the treasures from their trash. (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team against the Chaser.

7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Katie confides in Andy, fearing for her marriage, Chas struggles after discovering the identity of her stalker. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Kylie tells her one-night stand she is pregnant, while Gail’s interference in her sons’ lives causes more friction. (T) 9.00 Wild Britain with Ray Mears. The survival expert explores the forests of the Isle of Wight.

9.30 Coronation Street. Kylie’s one-night stand begs her to have an abortion, Karl confronts Sunita about deleting his text from Stella. (T) 10.00 Great Night Out. New series. Comedy about

four thirtysomething men who gather for a weekly night on the tiles. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: The Specialist (1994). An explosives expert comes out of retirement to help a woman exact her revenge on the gang that murdered her parents. Thriller, starring Sylvester Stallone.

1.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.35 FILM: That’s Carry On (1978). Compilation from the long-running series. (T) 5.10 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.05 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs.

(R) (T) 8.05 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Australia. (R) (T) 12.00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary.

(T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (T) 1.40 FILM: I Was Monty’s Double (1958). Fact-based Second World War drama, starring ME Clifton-James. (T) (bw) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Face the Clock. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. B&B owners meet for a final time to discover whether their competitors think their establishment is good value for money, but emotions run high when some harsh truths are revealed. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Brazilian beauty counter manager Rose Proenca hosts the final dinner party in Portsmouth, hoping her Turkishthemed menu will impress the other contestants. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Lisa is thrilled to learn she has been moved up a grade at school — until she discovers Bart has been demoted to the same class. With the voice of Tony Bennett. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Texas tries to become an item with Dodger again, and her return spells trouble for Will. Meanwhile, Leanne sets herself up for a fall when she appears to meet the man of her dreams. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv.

Members of the public share their thoughts on whether there is still a need for religious leaders. (T) 9.00 First Time Farmers.

New series. Documentary following six months in the lives of young farmers, revealing how they find a balance between work and play. Three friends prepare for an important summer. (T) 10.00 16 Kids and Counting. Documentary following the story of the Radfords, Britain’s biggest family living under one roof, as mum Sue awaits the arrival of her 16th baby. (T) 11.00 Rude Tube: Welcome to 2013. Alex Zane presents a New Year special, introducing 100 memorable internet clips from the programme, featuring everything from stunts and unusual talents to the downright bizarre. (T) 1.10 The New Normal. (T) 1.40 Random Acts.

(T) 1.45 The Ricky Gervais Show. (T) 2.15 The Ricky Gervais Show. (T) 2.45 Bob’s Burgers. (T) 3.05 Bob’s Burgers. (T) 3.30 Glory Daze. (T) 4.15 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal.

(R) (T) 5.55 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.40 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T)

Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 All-New Trisha. (T) 1.00 5 News Lunchtime.

(T) 1.05 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Reza, Spice Prince of India. (R) (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder (2005). Crime drama, starring Kellie Martin. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Andy Bates Street Feasts. Andy travels to Edinburgh to attend a farmers’ market, and samples a dish described as ‘Scotland in a pot’, before heading north to a festival in Stonehaven. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Dex tells Romeo that he feels constrained by his dad’s expectations and explains how hard it is to function after the accident. Leah is embarrassed about her one-night stand. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 The World’s Biggest Bomb: Revealed. The Cold War race for nuclear supremacy, resulting in the Soviet Union testing the Tsar bomb in 1961, a weapon that was far more powerful than anything built by the US at the time; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Ice Road Truckers. A flooded road threatens to leave Alex stranded, Tony is not convinced that Dave is ready after a practice run and Maya gets her first taste of the dangers of the haul road; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction. Brian Dowling announces who has come bottom in the vote before the unlucky contestant speaks to him after leaving the house. Plus, highlights of the past 24 hours. (T) 11.00 Celebrity Wedding Planner. Former Celebrity Big Brother housemates Martin Kemp and MC Harvey organise a couple’s big day, and set out to create a fusion of Balearic glamour and vintage Great Gatsby style. (T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 Motorsport Mundial. 5.20 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 6.10 Wildlife SOS. 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Friday 11th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon Baldock talks to Red Dwarf writer Rob Grant.

18.05 FAQ - How about exchanging your property.

18.30 Let’s Talk – with local comedian and entertainer Justin Sane.

19.00 An Evening With... the Torrevieja Rockfest.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.50

12th january 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With chefs Peter Lloyd and Adam Byatt.

(T) 12.30 The Good Cook. Simon Hopkinson creates a simple yet tasty pasta dish. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Football Focus. Dan Walker and guests review the week’s action. (T) 2.00 Brazil: Welcoming the World.

Preparations for the forthcoming World Cup and Olympics. (R) (T) 2.30 Bargain Hunt. Two pairs of teams head to an antiques fair in Peterborough. (T) 3.30 Live Darts: BDO World Championships. The first men’s semi-final. (T)

5.30 Final Score. Round-up of football results. (T) 6.15 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 6.30 Animal Antics. Funny animal clips presented as news stories, from criminal cats to pianoplaying pugs. Presented by Tim Brooke-Taylor and his dog Sparky. (T) 7.00 Richard Hammond’s Secret Service. The hidden-camera show features a trend-setting young lad who is fooled into thinking he is the next big thing in modern art. (T) 7.45 Britain’s Brightest. Clare Balding hosts the intelligence-based game show. (T) 9.00 The National Lottery: In It to Win It. Dale Winton presents the quiz in which five contestants pit their wits to scoop a big cash prize.

Includes the National Lottery draws with Jenni Falconer. (T) 9.50 Casualty. Nick Jordan rushes Yvonne into the ED, but Zoe believes he is refusing to accept the severity of her condition. Robyn discovers Aoife’s boyfriend is not as perfect as he seems.

10.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Cathy goes to extreme lengths to impress her psychologist boyfriend, Rory and Dino locate the perfect apartment, and Mark prepares to emigrate to Australia. (R) (T) 11.10 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.30 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of today’s Premier League clashes; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 12.50 The Football League Show. Highlights of today’s games.

(T) 2.05 Weatherview. (T) 2.10 BBC News. 2.10 BBC News. 2.30 Brazil: Welcoming the World. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Dateline London. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Best Ever Five Minutes With. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 Click. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 Brazil: Welcoming the World. (T) BBC2 7.00 FILM: The Hitch-Hiker (1953). Thriller, starring Edmond O’Brien. (T) (bw) 8.15 FILM: On Dangerous Ground (1951).

Thriller, starring Robert Ryan. (T) (bw) 9.35 FILM: Armored Car Robbery (1950). Crime thriller, starring Charles McGraw. (T) (bw) 10.40 The Sky at Night. (R) (T) 11.00 A History of Britain by Simon Schama. (R) (T) 12.00 Meet the Ancestors. (R) (T) 12.30 Map Man. The first ever road atlas, published in 1675. (T) 1.00 Indian Food Made Easy. (R) (T) 1.30 Talking Pictures. (R) (T) 2.15 FILM: Scott of the Antarctic (1948). Fact-based drama, starring John Mills. (T) 4.00 Coast. The history and culture of some of the most extreme locations in Britain. (R) (T) 5.00 Stargazing Live. (R) (T) 6.00 Stargazing Live. Mark Thompson reveals what can be learnt from the colours of the stars and Liz Bonnin meets the Nasa team building the largest space telescope in the world.

(R) (T) 7.00 Stargazing Live. Brian Cox and Dara O Briain discuss meteors, comets and asteroids, and Liz Bonnin meets the Nasa team tracking space objects on a collision course with Earth. Last in the series. (R) (T) 8.00 Flog It! Paul Martin visits Stoke-on-Trent, where he meets people eager to sell their antiques at auction. (R) (T) 9.00 Dad’s Army. Captain Mainwaring and the platoon welcome the first American troops to Walmington-on-Sea, but Anglo-US relations become strained.

Classic comedy, starring Arthur Lowe. (R) (T) 9.30 Fawlty Towers. Sybil walks out on Basil on their anniversary, forcing him into a desperate ruse to convince their friends all is well on the marital front. (R) (T) 10.00 QI XL. Stephen Fry hosts an extended version of the quiz with a difference, with Julia Zemiro, Tim Vine, Rob Brydon and Alan Davies answering questions on the theme of jolly. (R) (T) 10.45 FILM: Oranges and Sunshine (2010).

Premiere. Fact-based drama, starring Emily Watson. (T) 12.25 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 1.15 FILM: Sugarhouse (2007). Crime thriller, with Steven Mackintosh. (T) 2.45 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Handy Manny. Children’s fun. 7.05 Handy Manny.

Children’s fun. 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.40 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) 7.55 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) 8.05 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.15 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Ultimate SpiderMan. Superhero adventures. 9.30 Victorious. Comedy about a teenage girl at a performing arts school. (R) (T) 10.00 Jessie.

Disney sitcom, starring Debby Ryan. 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talkshow stateside. (T) 11.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 12.20 Saturday Cookbook. With food writer Fay Ripley and chef Aaron Craze. (R) (T) 1.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.25 FILM: Columbo: Suitable for Framing (1971). Detective drama, starring Peter Falk. (T) 2.55 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham. The actress visits the Bovey Tracey Contemporary Craft Fair in Devon. (R) (T) 3.55 FILM: Hulk (2003). Comic-strip adventure, starring Eric Bana. (T)

6.30 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 6.45 ITV News and Weather. (T)

7.00 New You’ve Been Framed: The Next Generation. A round-up of the best clips featuring children. (T) 8.00 Splash! Another five celebritiescompete for two places in the semi-final of the diving contest. (T) 9.30 Take Me Out. A firefighter, a sales assistant, a comic-book collector and a student enter the love lift in the hope of impressing 30 single women. Paddy McGuinness presents. (T) 10.45 The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan chats to Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx and actress Jerry Hall and cockney funnyman Micky Flanagan. (T) 11.45 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.00 FILM: Beowulf (2007). Motion-capture animated fantasy, starring Ray Winstone. (T) 2.05 The Store. Home shopping. 3.20 In Plain Sight. A body is discovered in a charred car. (R) (T) 4.05 Pushing Daisies. Ned’s powers fail him. (R) (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.05 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs.

(R) (T) 8.00 Beach Volleyball. (T) 9.00 The Morning Line. (T) 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 11.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss USA. (R) (T) 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 2.00 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Warwick and Kempton Park. (T) 5.00 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. (T) 7.30 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 4thought.tv. A look at whether society still needs religious leaders in light of public confidence in the clergy plummeting over the past five years. (T) 8.00 FILM: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009). Nightwatchman Larry and his living museum-exhibit friends must stop a reanimated pharaoh from taking over the world. Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller and Amy Adams. (T) 10.00 World Without End. New series. A knight involved in a plot to kill Edward II finds sanctuary in the village of Kingsbridge. Historical drama, starring Cynthia Nixon, Peter Firth and Ben Chaplin. (T) 11.55 FILM: The 51st State (2001). Action comedy, starring Samuel L Jackson. (T) 1.45 FILM: Pan’s Labyrinth (2006). Period fantasy, starring Ivana Baquero. 3.45 Hollyoaks. (T) 5.50 Smallville. (R) (T) 6.30 Countdown. With Dictionary Corner guest Dave Myers. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.45 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.50 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.05 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.20 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.25 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.40 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.55 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 9.10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.45 Rupert Bear.

(R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.40 Jelly Jamm. (T) 11.00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai. (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.10 Inside Hollywood. (R) 12.20 Celebrity Big Brother: Eviction. (R) (T) 1.15 The Gadget Show. (R) (T) 2.20 FILM: Brave Warrior (1952).

Western, starring Jay Silverheels. (T) 3.50 FILM: Mutiny on the Bounty (1962). Maritime adventure, starring Marlon Brando and Trevor Howard. (T) 7.10 FILM: Attack on the Iron Coast (1968).

Commandos undertake a mission to disable a German navy base — but complications arise. Second World War drama, starring Lloyd Bridges and Andrew Keir. (T) 8.50 5 News Weekend.

(T) 8.55 NCIS. Gibbs receives a call from his old friend Senator Patrick Kiley, who claims he is being framed for the murder of a naval commander — but the evidence quickly piles up against him. (R) (T) 9.50 NCIS. A marine is found tortured to death in his garage, Mark Harmon stars. 10.45 Celebrity Big Brother.

Highlights of the famous housemates’ past 24 hours. (T) 11.45 50 Shocking Facts About Diet and Exercise. 12.45 Comedy Kings: Best of Just for Laughs. (R) (T) 1.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.20 Great Artists. (R) (T) 5.50 Rough Guide To. 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. 6.15 The Milkshake!

Show. 6.40 Thomas & Friends. 6.50 Roary the Racing Car.

Saturday 12th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon Baldock talks to Red Dwarf writer Rob Grant.

18.05 FAQ - How about exchanging rather than selling.

18.30 Let’s Talk – with local comedian and entertainer Justin Sane.

19.00 An Evening With... the Torrevieja Rockfest. Turn the volume up and rock!

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13th january 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 8.40 Match of the Day. Including Everton v Swansea City. (R) (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. The political journalist is joined by Labour leader Ed Miliband. (T) 11.00 The Big Questions. Nicky Campbell presents live from the Harris Academy in Peckham. (T) 12.00 Sunday Politics. Presented by Andrew Neil; (T) Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 1.25 Countryfile. Adam Henson presents past stories featuring horses and dogs. (R) (T) 2.25 Bargain Hunt. From Greyabbey, Co Down. (T) 3.25 Escape to the Country. Properties in Cornwall. (R) (T) 4.25 Chatsworth. A year in the life of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. (R) (T)

5.25 Songs of Praise. David Grant presents from Stoke-on-Trent. (T) 6.00 Africa. Creatures of East Africa captured on film, from a lizard eating flies from the face of a sleepy lion to an elephant watching over her calf while it dies on the sun-parched plains. (R) (T) 7.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Blandings. New series. Comedy based on the stories by PG Wodehouse, starring Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders. (T) 8.00 Countryfile. Hertfordshire is the destination for this week’s show, as Julia Bradbury learns about a shrimp habitat. Including Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 9.00 Antiques Roadshow. Items under scrutiny at Cawdor Castle near Inverness include the best bargain-buy dolls ever seen on the show. (T) 10.00 Ripper Street. A sudden cholera outbreak causes Reid and the team to suspect deliberate contamination as the laboratory fills with bodies. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day 2. Colin Murray presents highlights of today’s Premier League fixtures. (T) 12.25 Room 101 — Extra Storage. With Terry Wogan, Phil Tufnell and Victoria Coren. (T) 1.05 The Celebrity Apprentice USA. The celebrities are asked to create an advertorial. (T) 2.30 Weatherview. (T) 2.35 BBC News. 2.35 Our World. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Asia Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.05 FILM: I Remember Mama (1948). Drama, starring Irene Dunne. (T) (bw) 9.15 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein.

(R) (T) 9.45 A to Z of TV Gardening. Carol Kirkwood looks at themes beginning with the letter B. (T) 10.30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. (T) 12.00 EastEnders. (R) (T) 1.55 Live Snooker: The Masters. Neil Robertson v Ding Junhui. (T) 6.00 Ski Sunday. All the news, gossip and action from the piste. (T) 6.45 Live Darts:

BDO World Championships. Colin Murray is joined by Bobby George to present coverage of the men’s final at the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green, which was won by Christian Kist last year. (T) 9.00 The Battle for Malta. Historian James Holland analyses the Second World War battle for the strategically important Mediterranean island, which was under siege by Axis forces for more than two years. (R) (T) 10.00 Tankies: Tank Heroes of WWII. Mark Urban concludes his examination of the exploits of six members of the 5th Royal Tank Regiment, telling their story from D-Day to the end of the war. (T) 11.00 Speed Dreams: The Fastest Place on Earth. After all the preparations back in the UK, the men finally test their custom-built machines in a week of racing on Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats. Bill Nighy narrates. (T) 12.00 Snooker: The Masters. (T) 12.50 Snooker Extra. Extended highlights from the opening day of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

(T) 2.50 Sign Zone: Holby City. (R) (T) 3.50 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? (R) (T) 4.50 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Handy Manny. Children’s fun. 7.05 Handy Manny.

Children’s fun. 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.40 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) 7.55 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (T) 8.05 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.15 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Rated A for Awesome. Children’s fun and entertainment. 9.15 Rated A for Awesome. Children’s fun and entertainment. 9.30 Big Time Rush.

The adventures of a boy band. (T) 10.00 The Aquabats Super Show. Action comedy. 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 There’s No Taste Like Home. Sri Lankan vegetarian curry, a Jewish beef dish and Portuguese lamb. (R) (T) 11.25 Dinner Date. Kevin from Birmingham chooses three blind dates. (R) (T) 12.25 May the Best House Win. Four homeowners compete in the French Pyrenees. (R) (T) 1.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Caernarfon, North Wales. (R) (T) 2.25 Rosemary & Thyme. A psychiatrist’s body is found in Regent’s Park. (R) (T) 3.25 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 3.30 FILM: Sparkling Cyanide (1983).

Agatha Christie mystery, starring Anthony Andrews. (T)

5.30 All Star Family Fortunes. Shane Lynch versus Ruthie Henshall. (R) (T) 6.15 You’ve Been Framed! A selection of camcorder calamities. Narrated by Harry Hill. (R) (T) 6.45 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.00 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.15 Dancing on Ice. The celebrities who did not perform last week take their chance to impress the public and the judges. (T) 8.45 All Star Family Fortunes. Choreographer Louie Spence and Radio 5 live presenter Richard Bacon team up with their families. Vernon Kay hosts. (T) 9.30 Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off. Phillip

Schofield and Christine Bleakley preside as the two couples who have gained the least support skate again to stay in the competition. (T) 10.00 Mr Selfridge. Following a slow opening, Harry tries to draw in the crowds by arranging to exhibit the plane of pioneering aviator Louis Bleriot inside the store. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 FILM: The Constant Gardener (2005). A British diplomat in Kenya investigates the connection between the murder of his wife and her exposure of corruption. Starring Ralph Fiennes and.

1.30 The Store. Home shopping. 3.30 Monk. Adrian has a problem with his neighbours. (R) (T) 4.20 Pushing Daisies. Emerson encounters an old flame. (R) (T) 5.05 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.15 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.40 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. The Cranes get involved in local politics. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch. (T) 1.05 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.40 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 2.10 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 2.40 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 3.10 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 3.40 FILM: Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992). Disney comedy sequel, starring Rick Moranis. (T) 5.25 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.25 Time Team. (T) 7.25 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 4thought.tv. A look at whether society still needs religious leaders in light of public confidence in the clergy being affected by issues including revelations about sexual abuse by priests. (T) 8.00 Come Dine with Me. Beautician Amanda Bradley, author and businessman Heath Samples, accident-prone Fran Atkin and technician Phil Laycock from North Yorkshire take up the dinner party challenge. (T) 9.00 The Hotel. (T) 10.00 FILM: Unknown (2011). Premiere. Thriller, with Liam Neeson and Diane Kruger. (T) 12.15 FILM: Beverly Hills Cop (1984). Comedy thriller, starring Eddie Murphy. (T) 2.15 FILM: Four Brothers (2005). Premiere. Revenge thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg. (T) 4.05 Smallville. Jor-El arrives on Earth in search of Clark. (R) (T) 4.45 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.25 Countdown. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.45 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.50 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.20 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.30 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.40 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.55 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 9.05 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 9.10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina.

(R) (T) 9.40 Castle Farm. (R) (T) 9.45 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.45 Jelly Jamm. (T) 11.00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai. (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.10 Meerkat Manor. (R) (T) 12.40 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 1.40 Once Upon a Time.

(R) (T) 2.40 FILM: Little Man (2006). Comedy, starring Marlon Wayans. (T) 4.25 FILM: Mannequin (1987). Fantasy comedy, starring Andrew McCarthy. (T) 6.10 FILM: Loch Ness (1996).

Family drama, starring Ted Danson and Joely Richardson. (T) 7.55 5 News Weekend. (T) 8.00 FILM: Bulletproof Monk (2003). Seann William Scott and Jaime King. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother.(T) 11.00 FILM: Over Her Dead Body (2008). starring Eva Longoria and Paul Rudd. (T) 12.55 Bizarre Burials. (R) (T) 1.55 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.45 Rough Guide To. (R) (T) 6.00 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 The Milkshake! Show. (R) (T) 6.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 6.50 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T)

Sunday 13th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon talks with TV writer Phil Redmond 18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – A view of more people, places and events from around the region.

19.00 Let's Talk – Yazz at the Torrevieja Fellowship Church.

19.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – take advantage of what’s off our beautiful coast.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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Competitive prices, all work guaranteed English / Spanish speaking. Call Tony on 628 166 738 (65470) Long or short term rental 7.5 and 10m mooring Thomas Maestre La Manga Tel 650 811 841 (91753)

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Immediate Cash payment. Call Peter (7 days) 664 890 990.

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Property for Rent TORREVIEJA/LA MATA Large 1 bed 1 bath apartment, uninterrupted sea views from spacious balcony, sat TV, underground parking, communal pool, 350‚euro. inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (89666) LO CRISPIN large 3 bed 2 bath quad house, sat TV, good sized separate kitchen with storage off and exterior patio. Communal pool 495 eur inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (89712) PILAR DE LA HORADADA. 2 Bed 2 bath townhouse in quiet cul-de-sac location. Modern, comfortable furnishings, English

TV, communal pool, short walk to town 425 eur inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553.

(89769) Double bed studio apartment in Estrella de Mar opposite Novo Cartago. 200 per calender month including water and electric 660 285 477 (69027) LAS FILIPINAS. This ground floor apartment is located in a quiet cul-de-sac but ideally situated being within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants. The property consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 currently used as a 2nd lounge with bed settee, bathroom with full sized bath with shower over, separate kitchen and a balcony leads to tiled garden to the fore and side of the property.

The apartment is situated within a gated community with large communal pool. JUST REDUCED to 350 euro. per month, including bills. 966 772 553 (101523) We Need Your Help! Rental Properties Urgently Required, All Areas, Clients Waiting, Please Call 663 804 325 (96310)

Property for Sale This brand new 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment is within walking distance to the lovely town of San Miguel de las Salinas. It has a private solarium with fantastic views. Communal pool area. Call 968 971 860.

(91777) Key Ready 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment situated in the busy town of Los Montesinos and is within easy access of the many amenities.With lovely views across the Salt Lakes and the sea.

These properties have been reduced considerably and are priced to sell at 82,950 euros Call 968 971 860 (91778) Semi - Detached Townhouse in the sought after Amapolas 1V development. Fully furnished, air con and the property is only a 1000 metre walk from the beach and of La Zenia’s amenitiies. This is a perfect house for holiday home

and has great rental potential.

118,950 euros Please call 968 971 860. (91767) 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 con.

Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 euros Call 968 971 860 (91773) 2 / 3 Bed Townhouse in the centre of la Zenia, close to the amenities and a short walk to the beach.

Fully furnished with air con.

Excellent rental potential due to its location.184,950 euros Please call 968 971 860 (91774) Brand new 2 Bed, 1 Bath first floor apartment is situated in San Miguel de las Salinas. Within walking distance to the town and has fantastic views.These properties are priced to sell 82,500 euros for more information contact 968 971 860 (91776) 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom Marbella Bungalow, situated in the San Jose development in Cabo Roig.

Excellent links to the n332, the AP7 motorway and close to all amenities. The property is furnished, alarmed and includes Air/Con and Sat TV. 95,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (91819)

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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 Duplex in the Lo Marabu development.

Within walking distance to all local amenities and only a 5 minute drive to the beach. Off road parking, communal pool, private garden area. Views to the Salt lakes. These properties are vastly reduced.124,750 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91790) This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Quad House is situated in La Zenia, only walking distance to the beach and all of the many local amenities. 118,500 euros Call 968 971 860 (91788) 4 bed, 4 bath (2 en-suite) fully renovated Finca set on a plot of 22,000m2 with 200m2 living space. Fully furnished with air con throughout. 8 x 4 swimming pool. For more information on this outstanding property 325,000 euros please call 667 592 467. (91800) Siuated in the Lo Marabu development is this 5 bed, 3 bath Detached Villa. The property is Key ready and has views over the salt lakes and is walking distance to many local amenities. 159,500 euros For more information call 968 971 860 (91791) REDUCED - Beautiful south facing detached 6 bed, 4 bath villa on a 600m2 plot. In a nice, quiet location only a minute drive to the lovely Spanish town of San Miguel de las Salinas. Fully furnished to a high standard, air con throughout. Private pool with outside bar area. Reduced to 399,999 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (91793) Situated in the heart of La Zenia is this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 2nd floor apartment, with sea views and only 1000 metres from the beach and walking distance to the many amenities. This is a great holiday home with existing rental client bookings. 84,500 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91738) This 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom second floor apartment comes fully furnished and includes Satellite TV. With Sea views from the balcony. The property comes with existing rental clients. Situated in the heart of La Zenia and only 1000 metres to the beach. 84,500 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91756)

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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 euros Call 667 592 467 for more information (91779) 3/4 Bed, 2 Bath Townhouse situated in the much sought after area of La Zenia. Close to all of the amenities and only 1000 metres from the beach. To include Air con, Satellite TV and parking.

168,000 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91732) 2 Bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in immaculate condition. Fully furnished with Air Con. The property is within walking distance to Cabo Roig Strip and the beaches.129,950 euros Call 667 592 467. (91734) KEY-READY FRONT LINE GOLF PENTOUSE APARTMENT with magnificent views of the golf course. This property is surrounded by many other top class golf courses all within a 10 minute radius. A 10,000 euro deposit plus legal fees secures this property with a guaranteed 90 per cent mortgage subject to status.112,500 euros For more information call 968 971 860.

(91801) REDUCED from 92,000 Now Only 79,950 euro. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom top floor apartment with large private roof solarium good views, lovely communal pool/gardens. Great location, only 15mins walk to Cabo Roig beach and few mins to all of the amenities of Cabo Roig strip.

Telephone (0034) 634 190 152.

(03723) 2 Bed, 1 Bath top floor apartment.

Fully furnished with a separate kitchen. Stairway to a large private roof solarium with sea views. Located in the popular Cabo Roig area with access to La Zenia which is perfect for full time living or holiday rental.

Communal pool with a garden area. Close to all amenities. EUR 77,950 Tel 968 971 860 or 667 952 467 (100823) Three / Four bedroom Quad house in El Galan with lovely sea views. In a quiet location. The property comes fully furnished.

124,500 euros For more information on this property call 968 971 860 (91826) Two Bed, one Bath ground floor apartment only 1200 metres from the beach and marina and five minutes walk to the centre of Torrevieja. This property comes furnished.55,000 euros For more information please call 968 971 860 (91829) 2 bed,1 bath Marbella bungalow. A great example of this very popular type bungalow. Fully furnished with air con. Perfect location for all amenities and just a short walk to the beach. 97,500 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860. (91721) 4 Bed 2 Bath detached Villa,fully furnished includes A/con and Sat T.V .On a 320m2 plot includes a lovely private pool.In a nice quiet

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location and walking distance to Los Alcazares and La Serena Golf. A great price viewing is highly recommended. 234,500 eur. call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100829) Beautiful Villa set on a large plot in the countryside of Hondon Las Nieves.The property comes fully furnished and includes A/Con and Sat T.V.There is a beautiful pool area with a barbecue and also private bar.The local village is only two minutes away in the car for all amenities. 199,000 eur.

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100830)

(91896) Two Bed, two bath townhouse in the heart of la Zenia. Perfect location for all the amenities and lovely beaches. These are much sought after properties .Must be seen. 149,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (91885) Situated in Los Altos is this lovely three bed, two bath Townhouse with sea views. A newly fitted kitchen and open lounge. Air con and communal Pool area 92,500 Euro. Call 667 592 467 (91882) Three bed, two bath town house in lovely quiet location but only 600

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) Situated in The Dream Hills 11 area of Los Altos is this beautifully kept and maintained two bed, two bath ground floor apartment/duplex. Centrally heated, SAT TV, furnished to a very high standard. Priced to sell, viewing is a must. 84,950euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (91920) Three Bed and two bath and overlooking Las Ramblas and Campoamor Golf Courses, fantastic views over the bay.75m2 balcony with stunning views, and beautiful communal pool and garden area. Within easy access of the La Fuente Commercial Centre and nearby Mercadona.

195,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 (91907) South facing three Bed, 2 Bath Quad house situated in Playa Flamenca near to all of the amenities. Open lounge area with American style kitchen. Part furnished. Lovely communal pool area. 134,000 Euro call 667 592 467 (91905) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa, fully furnished to a very high standard. Brand new fitted kitchen, air con throughout and lovely private pool area.Really must be seen. Only 5kms to the heart of San Miguel Town.

164,500 euros. Call 667 592 467

metres to La Zenia beach.

Stunning views of La Zenia bay.

Fully furnished with SAT TV, off road parking and communal pool.

149,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 for details. (91877) A lovely two bed, one bath Duplex apartment in the popular Entre Naranjos Golf development. This is in immaculate condition, furnished to a very good standard and priced to sell. 67,500 euros call 968 971 860. (91863) Three bed Two bath detached villa, frontline golf property on the much sought after Las Ramblas development.Fully furnished and includes a/con throughout. A beautiful property with stunning private pool area overlooking the golf course.This has just been reduced dramatically.445,000 eur call 968 971 860 (100827) Ground floor corner apartment situated in the popular area of Pau 8 close to Villamartin golf course and Plaza. The property has 2 beds, 2 baths, master bedroom en-suite.large spacious living area with patio doors opening onto a private balcony which looks over the communal pool and gardens.lovely gated community close to all amenities.

89,950 eur call 968 971 860 / 66 592 467 (100825) Brand new magnificent 4 bed, 5 bath Detached Villa, situated in the much sought after Beach side Cabo Roig. The property is key ready, 50m2 lounge area, large private pool and stunning sea

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info views from the roof solarium.

Excellent investment opportunity because of the location and price due to the current economy.

720,000 eur call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (100826) 2/3 bed, 2 bath townhouse. In immmaculate condition with walk-in wardrobe, A/C, Sat TV, wood burner in the lounge. Walking distance to La Fuente CC, Mercadona and to the two golf courses. EUR 105.750. Tel.. 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(100820) 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse in the golden Zenia development. Fully furnished in lovely condition. Sat TV, internet and telephone.

Walking distance to all of La Zenias amenities and the beach.

Lovely communal pool. EUR 124.950. Tel 968 971 860 or 637 227 385. (100822) 3 bed, 3 bath detached townhouse, one in Amapolas 4. Key ready with fitted kitchen and preinstalled A/C. Underground parking, lovely communal pool area.

In the heart of La Zenia, close to all amenities and the beach. EUR 134,500. Tel.: 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100811) This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath semi-detached villa is situated in a private gated community in the heart of the very popular La Zenia urbinasation. The villa has the use of a communal pool and private parking. This secure area is a 15 minute walk away from the golden sands of La Zenia and is close to all the amenities in the area including the recently opened shopping boulevard.

(101537) This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached villa has breath taking mountain views. Situated on the outskirts of the cosmopolitan Spanish village of Bigastro, this property represents an excellent value for money investment. The property is just a short distance to local ammenities such as restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and schools.

For further information, please call 96 897 1860. (101535) VILLA FOR SALE. Detached villa with stunning panoramic views.

Three large bedrooms and three large bathrooms.

Central Heating. Aclimitisation. Pool.

Garage. Gated Private urbanisation near San Miguel. Build 230 Sqm.Plot 700 Sqm. Offers invited in Spanish+English - Email thomlartaj@gmail.com or call 00 34 677 232 161. (69070) Beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath property located near to the prestigious Villamartin Golf Course and Plaza. Built and furnished to a very high standard. For further details, please call 96 897 1860 for further details. (101533) This beautiful Detached Bungalow has 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 spacious bathrooms. Contains central heating, acclimatisation, pool, garage and also is private gated in the urbanization near San Miguel. For further details, please call 96 897 1860 (101534) These frontline 1,2 and 3 Bedroom apartments start from 106,000 euros, finished to a very high

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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 968 971 860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line!!! (100861) 3 Bed 2 Bath Detached villa on 300m2 private plot.Fully furnished with Salt lake and sea views from the large roof solarium and includes, A/Con,Sat T.V and open fire.Large private pool,in a lovely gated community and near to all amenities.185,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101131) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition , furnished, A/Con Sat T.V. On a very large corner plot and has beautiful established gardens and includes a Hot tub. This is one of the nicest apartments in the area.

126,500 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101132) This established Sports Bar comes fully complete with all stock,fixtures and fittings.It has a rolling Lease with Rent priced for Summer and Winter trade.It can do 140 covers inside and out and has 2 pool tables and is also a member of the local Darts League. The bar is in lovely condition and the terraces are all South facing for all day sunshine.

105,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 468 (101133) 3 Bed 2 Bath detached villa is key ready on its own private plot.Within walking distance of Los Montesinos town and all its amenities. These properties used to start from 215,000 euros.The interior build size is 100 m2 and most plots are around 200m2.

125,000 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101134) 2 Bed 1 Bath Top floor Duplex, furnished and includes Sat T.V.In a gated community and only walking distance to all amenities.In good condition and priced for a quick sale. 53,000 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101135) 3 Bed, 2 Bath town House situated in the delightful village of Avileses, Murcia. Built to the highest specification and on a small development of only 26 houses with its own community pool and bar area. Close to a selection of top class Golf courses, San Javier airport and the beautiful Mar Menor beaches.

With front Terrace, rear courtyard, front balcony and roof solarium. Lounge Diner with feature wall and separate kitchen.

Main bedroom with en-suite and built in wardrobes. 109,950 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101137) Two bed, one bath bungalow.

South-facing. The property is walking distance to the town and all its amenities. Fully furnished, sat TV, air con, in very good condition and is priced to sell. Tel.: 96 897 1860 for details. (101153)

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Two bed, one bath top floor duplex with solarium. Fully furnished, sat TV, close to all amenities.

Located in a private, secure, sought after, gated community with a lovely communal pool area. South facing, priced for a quick sale. Tel.: 96 897 1860.

(101155) 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. 96 897 1860.

(101156) 3 bed, 2 bath spacious detached villa on a private 380 sqm plot.

Furnished to a high standard and includes air con and Sat TV. It has a beautiful, secluded leisure area with an 8 x 4 swimming pool. Easy access to all local amenities and four championship golf courses. 185,950euros.

Tel.96 897 1860. (101157) Spacious three bed, two bath townhouse on a secure, sought after front-line beach urbanisation.

Fully furnished and includes air con, sat TV, and underground parking. Beautiful communal pool area and only a short walk to Cabo Roig beach and amenities.

Fantastic views of the Med, La Manga, and Cabo Roig marina.

Tel.: 96 897 1860. (101158) Two bed, one bath first floor apartment in La Zenia. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking, and beautiful views of the communal pool and the Med. The property is in a perfect location for walking to the beach and the new La Zenia Boulevard shopping precinct. Tel.: 96 897 1860.

(101159) Detached Villa 3 bed 2 bath on a good sized private plot.Fully furnished with A/con, sat T.V and a log burner.South facing and only a short walk to all local amenities.Sea views from the private roof solarium has use of a beautiful communal pool. 217,500 euros.Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101163) Ground-floor 2 bed 1 bath corner apartment. The property comes with all brand new furniture and white goods. Within walking distance of all the towns facilities. In a gated community with use of a communal pool. Ideal investment. Priced to sell at 52,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101166) Beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath terraced bungalow in Torre de La Horadada. Fully furnished to

include Air Con and Sat T.V. Only a short walk to the Mediterranean and the many local amenities that this lovely town has to offer. A lovely property and must be viewed. 125,750 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101167) 3 Bed, 2 Bath Ground Floor Apartment situated in the popular Villamartin area. Furnished, including A/C Sat TV, Alarm and also an open fire. Beautiful gardens and communal pool area.

Just a short walk to the very popular Villamartin Plaza and golf course. 99,950 Euro call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101171) 2 Bed, 1 1/2 bath battenburg style townhouse situated in Bosque de Las Lomas, Villamartin. The property comes furnished with Sat TV. Close to all amenities and use of 2 communal pools, strategically placed between 4 Championship golf courses. Best priced Battenburg in the area.

76,750 euro. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101172) This is a corner 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow, with front and rear gardens, and private roof solarium with sea views. Furnished, with Sat TV and open fireplace. In the beautiful Verdemar III community and has access to a lovely communal pool. Close to all amenities. 98,000 euro. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101475) 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in the heart of Cabo Roig, close to all amenities. Fully furnished with Sat TV and Air/Con. Front garden and private solarium with a sea & pool view. 30 metres from the communal pool. This is one of the best priced bungalows in the area. NOW REDUCED TO 87,750 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101476) Detached villa 4 bed, 3 bath, balcony and also private roof solarium with sea views. Air/Con and Sat TV, jacuzzi and furnished to a high standard. Sits on a 250 m2 plot and and a 200 m2 build.

Close to all amenities, beach and Murcia Airport. A beautiful property - must be seen. 219,750 euro. call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101477) Marbella style bungalow in La Zenia, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, on a large corner plot and in beautiful condition. Air/Con, Sat TV, Furnished, Solarium and very large garden. Communal pool. 104,500‚ euro. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101482) South facing Top floor Duplex, 3

Monday, 7th January, 2013 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Air/Con, Sat TV, Furnished, in a gated community in the heart of La Zenia, close to all amenties and the beach. Communal pool, a great example of this kind of property. 106,500 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101483) South facing quad house, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, in lovely condition. The property includes air/con, Sat TV and cental heating as well as a conservatory, garden, balcony and sea view.

Access to a communal pool.

Close to all amenities in the heart of Playa Flamenca. 99,950 euros.

Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101484) South west facing ground floor apartment, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Sat TV, Air/Con, Furnished, garden and country views. Walking distance to all amenties in the small village of Formentera. Access to a communal pool, 56,950 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101485) This is delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Quad house is on a quiet avenue in the heart of Dream Hills, close to all amenities. It comes fully-furnished with Air/Con and panel heaters, a conservatory/porch, side garden and solarium. It also has access to 2 communal pools. 94,950 Euros.

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101488) This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house is between the lovely village of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo, in a quiet urbanisation. It has a separate kitchen and utility room and A/C as well as a garage and partly-completed underbuilt. There is a front and rear garden and a large solarium with lake and mountain views.

207,950 euros. Tel 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101490) This delightful 2/3 bedroom, 1¬Ω bathroom Townhouse is end of terrace in the Pueblo Principe area between Campoamor and Blue Lagoon. Close to 3 golf courses and local amenities (a supermarket & La Fuente Commercial Centre). It is fully furnished to a high standard with Sat TV, A/C, Central Heating, open fireplace, 2 closed-in porches and is double-glazed throughout. One of the porches makes the 3rd bedroom. It has a separate kitchen and utility room and sea views from the upper porch.

89,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101491) Set on 2,500m2 plot this beautiful finca/villa is in El Moralet, a short drive north of Alicante, and not far from the airport and beaches. Main house consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, a large living room with fireplace, plus central heating.

Also a private pool, garage, workshop etc. Plus a Guest house of 128m2 with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 199,500 euros. Call 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101493) Lovely Finca in Sax at the foot of a mountain, just north of Alicante, 3,600m2 plot with a 145m2 build. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with conservatory,

utility room, 2 terraces, A/C, well maintained garden (with fruit trees) and above ground pool, plus garage. 169,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101494) Stunning Finca on a 16,000m2 plot - main house of 150m2 - just north of Alicante. It has spacious rooms,including kitchen, large living room with fireplace & stove, 3 large bedrooms (1 ensuite) and large conservatory with mountain views, also A/C. Plus Guest House with 60m2 living room, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom. 2 garages, terrace & pool. 226,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101495) This beautiful Finca, just north of Alicante, has a separate Guest annexe and is a very well maintained property. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms (one with fireplace), A/C and central heating, kitchen, terrace and summer kitchen, utility room, plus storeroom. There is a garage/carport, pool and gardens.

245,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101496) In the middle of the countryside, just north of Alicante, you´ll find this lovely Finca between Salinas & Sax - with an extra Guest House, on a plot of 2,500m2. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with 2 living rooms, 1 dining room, and 2 kitchens, plus a storeroom, caprport, veranda and 2.20m deep pool. There is a large vegetable garden, solar hot water and separate water supply.

200,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101497) Great value - just north of Alicante - On a 2,600m2 plot, there is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Finca with Guest House. The main house has a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 spacious bedrooms and the Guest House has a livng room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

In the landscaped grounds there is 50m2 pool, a top tennis court, alcoves and bodegas. 205,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101498) This lovely Finca is on a 10,200m2 plot and in the middle of an olive grove - in Sax, just north of Alicante. There are 3 bedrooms, (the master is ensuite) plus 1 other bathroom. As well as the living and dining room there is a spacious conservatory. Also central heating, plus garage, large garden, pool and storage rooms.

The entrance area is paved with a gate at the entrance. 184,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101499)

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This Finca is on a plot of 10001m2 and consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces, a kitchen, and dining room, plus a 35m2 living room with a fireplace. The outside area includes a vegetable garden, winery and olive tree grove. This property is in Hondon de Las Nieves, just west of Alicante and is excellent value - 189,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101500) This top floor duplex, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, is on the edge of Playa Flamenca,so is close to all amenities and the new Shopping Centre. It is fully furnished in light, bright colours and has Sat TV. It is south-west facing with a terrace. There is access to 2 communal pools and amazing sea views from the large solarium. 79,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101502) This detatched villa is on a 400m2 plot and the house itself is 275m2. It is in the heart of Blue Lagoon and all its amenities, including an International school are within walking distance. It has 4 bedrooms (3 double 1 single), 2 bathrooms, (2 beds and 1 bath in the self-contained unit, along with a living and dining area, on the top floor). There has a closed in conservatory, C/H, Sat TV, two terraces, an above ground pool, garage, underbuild and utility room. Stunning sea views. 195,000 euros. call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101503) This stunning detached villa has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (the master bedroom is ensuite with a dressing room area) and is on a 900m2 plot in Torreta Florida, close to all amenities and 20 minutes walk to the beach. It is beautifully furnished, with well maintained grounds with fruit trees, a 8 x 4m pool, shower, BBQ area, summer kitchen, garage, conservatory and porch. Double glazed, alarms, electronic gates, A/C, C/H, granite worktops in kitchen, shed and other outbuildings.

379,950 euros. This property must be seen. Call 968 971860 or 667 592 467 (101504) On the edge of Torremendo village, this lovely Mews Townhouse is

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Stunning lake/rural views from the large solarium, 2 smaller balconies, A/C, Sat TV, semi-furnished. 5 mins drive to San Miguel de Salinas/ Montesinos/ motorway access & 10 mins to any of 5 golf courses/15 mins to beach. 89,995 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 96 897 1860.

(101507) This end of terrace 2 storey semidetatched house is the heart of La Zenia on a lovely gated community with a well maintained pool area. It has 2 beds, 1.5 baths, a kitchen with utility room and a balcony off one of the bedrooms.

It has a small front and side garden and an allocated car parking space. It will be sold semi-furnished. This property would make an excellent rental investment. 125,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (101508) 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. 182,975 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101510) This charming Marbella Bungalow is in Playa Golf, so is close to amenities and set between the golf courses at Campoamor and the beach. It has access to a really lovely communal pool. It has Sat TV. A/C, lots of additional storage, off-road parking, a front and side garden, a terrace and a solarium with sea views. 92,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101512) Situated in Punta Prima this 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment with sea views. This is in prime location for all amenities and is a short walk to the beach.

This very large apartment is in excellent condition and must be seen. 149,950 Euros Call 968 971 860 (91845)

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This south facing detatched Villa is in a quiet community between the traditional Spanish villages of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo. It has a private pool and garage, alarm system, an open fire place in the lounge, 3 bedrooms (the master is ensuite), 2 bathrooms in total, panel radiators in all rooms, 2 terraces plus a roof Solarium with lovely lake views. 179,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101513) This is a lovely ground floor apartment on a large corner plot with covered jacuzzi and BBQ area in the easy maintenance S/W facing garden. 2 bed, 1 bath, utility room, closed-in conservatory/ dining room, on a large, modern complex with communal pool and extensive gardens, security entrance, 10 minutes walk to La Mata beach & close to local amenities. 5 minutes drive from Torrevieja, Sat TV, A/C, furnished. 117,500 euros. Call 968 971 860/667 592 467 (101518) This luxury detatched villa overlooks the Quesada Golf Course so has truly stunning views. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms (including a separate guest suite with private terrace in its own turret), several lounge/dining areas, all off a central hallway, spacious kitchen with utility room, plus a closed-in conservatory, porch and several terraces. Jacuzzi and private 8 x 5 m pool. Furnished to a very high standard with many extras and is a Must See property.

465,000 euros. Call 96 897 1860/667 592 467. (101519) This top floor Duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca is close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, A/C, Sat TV and an open kitchen and is being sold furnished. There is a large solarium with sea views, a shaded terrace and front garden.

Access to a communal pool.

116,950‚ euro. Call 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101524) This lovely Townhouse has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and access to a communal pool. It has a large front patio/terrace and roof solarium. It will be sold furnished and has A/C, Sat TV and lots of storage. It is 5 minutes walk to local amenities, is on a bus route and 10 minutes walk to Santiago De Ribera beach and the Mar Menor.

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125,950. euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101525) This first floor apartment is in Aguamarina, close to Cabo Roig beach and all the local amenities, restaurants and bars, with use of communal pool, plus balcony and storage, plus remote access. Sat TV, furnished. 89,750 euros. Tel 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101527) Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath ground floor corner apartment in the heart of Los Dolses.With air con throughout, in immaculate condition and overlooks the stunning pool area.

Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros For more information please call 968 971 860 (91842) 3 bed, 2 Bath detached villa furnished to a very high standard.

Over 200m2 with plenty of room for a pool. This immaculate property comes with Air/Con, Sat TV and alarm system. Only 3kms to the Spanish town of San Miguel de Salinas.

RECENTLY REDUCED TO 142,500 euros.

For more information on this lovely property call 968 971 860.

(91846) 2 Bed, 1 1/2 Bath South facing Townhouse. Fully furnished with air con, Wi-fi and SAT TV. Situated in Cabo Roig close to the many amenities and beaches.

Recently reduced TO 94,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 for more information (91848) 2 bed, 1 bath Apartment/Duplex situated in the established El Chapparal area of Torrevieja. In excellent condition and is excellent value for money priced to sell at 51,950 euros. Glass curtains on the balcony make an extra room. Call 968 971 860 OR 667 592 467 (91849) 2 Bed, 1 bath Apartment/ Duplex situated in La Zenia. Fully furnished and only a short walk to all of the amenities and beaches.

In a much sought after development and this property is in excellent condition. Must be seen. 125,000 euros call 968 971 860 (91854) This two bedroom, two bathroom Duplex is situated in the Flamingo Hills 2 development in Playa Flamenca. Fully Furnished with Air con and SAT TV. South facing with a lovely rear garden area and communal pool, only a short walk to the amenities.

Monday, 7th January, 2013 109,750 euros 667 592 467.

(91921) 2 Bed, 2 Bath Top Floor Duplex/Apartment Situated in the Dream Hills 2 area of Los Altos. Fully furnished. Large solarium with lovely sea views.

Short walk to all of the amenities.

110,000 euros call 667 592 467 (91922) Superb 3 Bed, 2 bath semidetached house situated in Playa Flamenca.Furnished to a very high standard, private pool and Hot Tub. Air con throughout, Alarm and SAT TV. This is a lovely house and must be viewed.

191,750 euros Call 667 592 467 (91923) 2 Bed, 2 bath Penthouse Duplex on a corner plot situated in the Dream Hills 2 development.

Close to all amenities, furnished to a very good standard, fantastic views from then larger than average roof top solarium and also overlooks the communal pool area. Air-con and SAT TV included. This lovely property is priced to sell. 99,750 euros call Roy on 667 592 467 (91928) South facing 2/3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached property is in excellent condition. Fully furnished, Sat TV, off-road parking and nice garden area. Private solarium with views overlooking the beautiful natural countryside. Walking distance to the local amenities.

Fantastic price of 94,950 euros.

Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (91938) This 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse has been totally renovated throughout to a very high. standard.It is South West facing and also overlooks one of the communal swimming pools.The property is alarmed has A/Con and Sat T.V., it is also fully furnished once again to a high standard. This will be one of the best examples you can find of this type of property. eur 79,950 call 968 971 860 (100860) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa on a nice sized plot and comes with a private pool.The property is in lovely condition and is furnished to a very high standard.It includes A/Con throughout,Sat T.V and internet.Beautiful views of the sea from the private solarium and overlooks a park and orange groves. 232,500 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101128) Stunning 3bed, 3bath villa, close to Albatera and its amenities. 2 of the large double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the master bedroom is en-suite. It’s on a plot of 1,300 sq metres and is surrounded by pomegranate trees.

Only 5 min drive to E15 motorway. Alicante/Murcia/beach are 15/20 minutes drive away. The well maintained villa is 130m2 and fully legal with the “Certificate of Habitacion”. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

NOW REDUCED to 210,000 euros. (101127) 3 bed 2 Bath property in immaculate condition, furnished to a very high standard. Walking distance to the new La Zenia shopping centre and all the local ameni-

ties.Overlooks the communal pool with lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium.

A/Con throughout and Sat T.V. 139,500 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101124) 2 bed 2 bath Quad comes fully furnished and includes A/Con and Sat T.V plus off road parking. In excellent condition and only a short walk to all amenities.Use of a communal pool and in a nice quiet location. 106,000 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101122) Penthouse apartment based in the heart of Cabo Roig and comes fully furnished,inc A/Cond,Sat T.V . South facing. Beautiful sea views from the 65m2 roof solarium and balconies. Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 102,500 euro. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101121) Penthouse apartment . South facing and comes fully furnished.

Walking distance to the beach and all local amenities. Only a short walk into Torrevieja and the Marina. In a gated community and use of a communal pool. For a quick sale 67,250 euros.call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101141) Detached villa within walking distance to shops, banks, bars, restaurants, and local amenities.

10 minutes by foot to beautiful sandy beaches.Well maintained with 4 beds and 2 baths. 200m2 plot. 125m build. Private garden, garage, and 2 communal pools.

Priced to sell quickly. Call 96 897 1860 for more information.

(101098) 3 Bed 2 Bath detached bungalow type villa on a 450m2 plot and has a lovely private pool area.3 double bedrooms, family bathroom and walk in shower room.

Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat .located just outside Pilar Town and only 2 mins from Lo Romero Golf course, beautiful views of the Mar Menor from the private roof solarium. Reduced to 174,500 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100892) 2 Bed 1 Bath Penthouse apartment right in the heart of Cabo Roig and beachside of the N332.

Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. plus underground parking. It has incredible pool and sea views from its balcony,and you are only a short walk to the beach and all of Cabo Roigs facilities. euro 139,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100887) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach. Off road parking and use of a communal pool.

95,000 euro Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100884) NOW REDUCED -2 bed 2 bath South facing quad. Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. In lovely condition. Off road parking and use of a beautiful communal pool. Only a short walk to all amenities. Must be seen. NOW REDUCED TO 105,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100885) 3 Bed 2 Bath townhouse. Fully furnished. A/C throughout plus Sat

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Within walking distance of all amenities and use of a communal pool and gardens. Ideal for permanent living or a holiday home.

109,500 euro call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (100880) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment in Los Altos.Fully furnished and includes Sat T.V and ducted A/C and also a double glazed front seating area overlooking the garden. Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach. This is priced to sell. 68,950 eur Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100877) 2 Bed 1 Bath first floor apartment is South facing and overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony. Fully furnished with A/Con and Sat T.V. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig and is only walking distance to the beach. 99,750 euros call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (101123) Beautiful Quad-Villa with 2 beds and 2 baths. Furnished to a very high standard with A/C, alarm and Sat TV. In a lovely gated community. Lovely sea views from the solarium, and is walking distance to all amenities. fantastic communal pool area, this is a great example of this sort of property.

REDUCED TO 115,000EUR. Tel.: 968 971 860.

(100865) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa is fully furnished and comes with its own private swimming pool. Property has an underbuild which has been legally renovated to create a separate 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 kitchen apartment with its own private entrance. The newly renovated underbuild is included in the deeds. The property is in walking distance to all local amenities.

167,500 euros call 968 971 860.

(100856) Situated in Torremendo, San Miguel de las Salinas is this lovely 4 bed, 3 bath detached Villa with private pool and beautiful views to the countryside. Open fireplace, and Air Con with also all white goods. On 290m2 plot with off road parking only 4.5kms from San miguel and 2kms from Torremendo.Just reduced eur 162,500 eur. Call 667 592 467 (100853) 2 bed 1 bath Quad house.South West facing and comes part furnished and includes A/Con.In a lovely gated community and has use of a beautiful communal pool.On a good size plot and has a very large roof solarium. Only a short walk to all amenities.eur 98,750 call 667 592 467 (100854) 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.

Euro 259,750 call 968 971 860.

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Development,fully furnished and also Sat T.V and A/Con. Overlooks the park area and has lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium.Only a 1000 metres from La Zenia beach and has access to all of the local amenities.eur 99,750 call 968 971 860 (100852) This is a 3 or 4 bed, 2 bath quad bungalow. Fully furnished and includes A/con, central heating and Sat T.V. Lovely sea views from its roof solarium, on which there is a shed, plus closed-in conservatory with an additional bedroom & shower room, so would make perfect guest accommodation. The 4th bedroom/ study has its own entrance. The property is only a short walk to all amenities. It also has use of a lovely communal pool. Reduced to sell 99,000 euro. Call 968 971 860/667 592 467. (100846) 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) 2 bed 1/1/2 bath townhouse. South facing and is in the gated community of Colinas De La Zenia.It has A/con,Sat T.V and comes fully furnished.The property overlooks the communal pool area, sea views from the main bedroom balcony.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach.eur 103,950 call 968 971 860. (100844) 3 bed 2 Bath detached villa. South facing in lovely condition. A/con throughout and comes fully furnished to a high standard.The property overlooks a beautiful communal pool and has views across the countryside and to the sea.It is only a short drive to San Miguel and Villamartin.eur 239,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100843) 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom quad villa on a corner plot, part furnished. In very good order and in a gated community with a lovely pool area. Potential to create 4th bedroom on covered in Solarium.

Walking distance to all amenities in Playa Flamenca. 89,000 euros.

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100848) 2 Bed 2 Bath top floor duplex, furnished to a high standard and includes A/Con and Sat T.V. South facing and has a large private roof solarium,the large balcony is fully double glazed which makes a lovely sitting area. Use of 2 communal swimming pools.

92,750 eur Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100840)

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Detached Villa on a 900m2 plot with lovely established garden and private pool area. Furnished to a high standard and to include air con and SAT TV. In a quiet location but only a short distance to all amenities. 232,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92306) 3 Bed, 3 bath Townhouse situated in Las Chismosas, in Playa Flamenca. Fully furnished and includes Air/Con and Sat TV. In lovely condition and only a short distance to all amenities. Three terraces and a communal pool.

NOW REDUCED TO 119,950 Euros. Cal 677 592 467 or 968 971 860. (92307) 3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached house, south facing for all year round sunshine. Partly furnished with SAT TV, short walk to many amenities. Two lovely communal pool areas. A lovely house and viewing is recommended. reduced to 107,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92308) 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) Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa

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Beautiful views across the salt lakes to Torrevieja and the Mediterranean, 5kms from San Miguel. With garage and covered drive. Now Reduced to 175,000 Euros. Call 667 592 467.

(92331) 2 bed, 2 bath Quad house situated in the very popular area of Torre de la Horadada. Open lounge, Air/Con and Sat TV and within walking distance to the many amenities and the beautiful beach and Marina. Communal pool area and views to the sea. 144,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92332) South facing Marbella style quad bungalow on one level, easy maintenance, low community fees, perfect for full-time living and very good location for a holiday home 2/3 bed 2 bath air conditioned, off road parking large beautiful communal pool and garden nice communtiy, low fees close to all of the amenities of Cabo Roig nperfect location for holidays or full-time living only 15 mins walk to Cabo Roig beach.

REDUCED to 99,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92613) Beautiful Detached Villa has 3 beds and 2 baths. South facing with air con SAT TV and a full

Monday, 7th January, 2013 central heating system. On a 400m2 plot with a beautiful 10 x 5 private pool with a fantastic waterfall.Lovely private roof solarium with views across la Zenia bay,this property should be seen. 259.750 euros call 667 592 467 (92615) South facing 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow.In fantastic condition and furnished to a very high standard. Includes A/con and Sat TV.Private roof solarium with sea views, off road parking and plenty of garden space,also within walking distance of all amenities. Reduced to 98,000 euros call 667 592 467 / 968 971 860 (92673) Lovely 2 bed, 1 1/2 bathroom Townhouse situated in La Florida. South facing with front and rear balconies for all year round sunshine,also has front and rear garden areas. Two communal pool areas and only a short walk to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 74,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92674) 2 bed 1 bath Battenburg style townhouse in the popular Cabo Roig area.Furnished with A/con and Sat T.V. and the rear courtyard has been converted into an extended kitchen.Use of four communal pools and walking distance to all amenities and the beach JUST REDUCED 87,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92675) lovely 2 bed 2 bath modern ground floor apartment in Punta Prima.

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Within walking distance of all amenities and also the beach.

This is a must see. 109,750 euros call 667 592 467 (92676) Two/ Three bed, one bath apartment located in the heart of La Zenia, close to the shops, bars, supermarkets and the beautiful beaches. The apartment comes fully furnished with SAT T.V. Communal Pool area. This property offers excellent rental potential due to its location. 109,950 euros call 667 592 467 (92677) 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 lovely 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

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info 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) Ground Floor 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment. Fully Furnished and Includes Air Con and SAT TV. It has off-road parking and overlooks the Marquesa Golf Course literally front-line views.

The property is in lovely condition. 69,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96311) Two Bedroom, two bathroom Attached Bungalow situated in La Florida. South facing with views to the sea from two double glazed conservatories and also the solarium. Fully furnished SAT TV and close to all amenities. It is also only walking distance to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 106,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96314) This is a Three Bedroom, Two bathroom Semi-Detached Bungalow situated in Los Urrutias in the beautiful Mar Menor region. The property is on a 340m2 corner plot and comes fully furnished and includes air con and SAT TV. Only a three minute stroll to the beach and amenities and a five minute drive to Los Alcazares with its cosmo-

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politan feel. 129,000 euros call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (96315) 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, detached bungalow. Fully furnished, Sat TV, A/C and central heating. The property is on a good size plot, with a private roof solarium, off road parking, also includes a hot tub. It has sea views and is walking distance to Flamenca Beach and all it’s amenities. EUR 160,000. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (96318) 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, south facing detached villa. Furnished to high standard with A/C, Sat TV. The property has a beautiful private pool area with all day sunshine. Located in the heart of Playa Flamenca and has access to all ameminities. EUR 264,950.

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FOOD CAMPAIGN ON URB MARINA Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski and his team at the Office for the Urbanisations would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to all the people who brought in toys and food for this year’s campaign to make Christmas a happier one for the needy of San Fulgencio.

We were astounded by the response and were able to give every child a mountain of presents and every family a huge box of food. Special thanks go out to the lady who knitted a gift for every child in the municipality as well as providing many other gifts for the families.

Another huge thanks must go go to Eugene and Dave from Posh Palace who provided a box of fresh vegetables and fruit for each family.

It has been a hard time for many people but the kindness of the residents of San Fulgencio means that this Christmas has been an extra special one for those who are struggling the most.

Please remember that we support these families all year to the best of

our ability and so do bring in food whenever you are able.

Once more a huge thanks from Jeff and his team and we wish you a very Happy New Year.

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DISTRIBUTION OF POPPY APPEAL FUNDS Following various queries as to where the monies raised in Spain goes to for the Poppy Appeal, confirmation has been sought from the District Chairman of the R.B.L. His response is below.

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF NEW YEAR As dawn breaks on a new year, so does the realisation that Spain has moved into the next stage of tackling it´s fiscal situation, as the basic cost of living increases once again.

The cost of domestic electricity rises by 3%, after an additional tax was levied on the most recent wholesale auction. This may be the first increase of the year, but it certainly won´t be the last, as it is expected that a further 7% increase will land on electricity users before the summer.

The withdrawal of an exemption of tax for some base provisions will mean an increase of around 4 cents per litre on motor fuel, according to industry experts. But don´t think you can escape this rise by travelling by train, as ticket prices are also set to increase, assuming you are also able to travel on a train rather than one of the many services being withdrawn and replaced by buses.

Telephone costs are set to increase, after the cost of line rental, which had been frozen for the last five years, is now set to start a steady climb until the year 2016.

Smokers will see more of their cash going up in smoke, as the cost of

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cigarettes is also set to jump, with many top brands costing up to 20 cents more per pack.

There is good news for those who have money however, as the government has said it will not raise the tax rate on SICAV investment schemes, which are to remain hit by a staggering 1% tax, because, “investors could easily move their money to another European Union country with more beneficial taxation, meaning Spain would lose the business that the administration of the 3,056 Spanish SICAVs generates.”

Looking on the bright side, there is a little bit of good news for those of us who might not have the 2.4 million euro and 100 participants to set up a SICAV, as the cost of gas is set to stay the same, both in bottle and piped form, at least for now. But if you´re looking to send a thank you card to the government, the cost of sending a standard letter through the post also increases by 2.7%.

There is no doubt that 2013 will be a prosperous one, but clearly not for the average “man in the street”, who will see further tightening and taxation, but at least we can all celebrate that we are in it together.

ALL the monies raised in Spain are used here for our beneficiaries. At the end of each year, whatever surplus is left in our Welfare Fund, is returned to the UK as it earns much higher interest there. This is the same for ALL Overseas Branches around the world, however, that money is always available for us should we need it.

Obviously, it would not make sense to keep building up a huge surplus here. For instance, last year we raised over €134,000.00 and to date have given out around €80,000.00 so when this year´s collection is added in, the surplus from last year is returned to the UK. Although the majority of beneficiaries here are elderly, there have been a sprinkling of younger claimants.

Please thank your members for all their hard work and efforts in collecting for the Appeal this year. I will be announcing the Poppy total later this month but it already looks like another record breaker.

Thank you Chris Wyatt.

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TORREVIEJA’S THREE KINGS It was a magic evening in Torrevieja on Saturday when the mystical kings arrived in the port of Torrevieja at 5:30 in the afternoon onboard SS.Mm. Los Reyes Magos de Oriente along with a large entourage, carrying thousands of gifts and sweets for torrevejenses children.

Surrounded by hundreds of children and parents, Torrevieja’s Mayor Eduardo Dolon welcomed the majesties to the City of Salt.

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After a short speech, King Melchior mounted a horse and rode to his float in Torrevieja’s fairground, handing out candy, toys and joy among the thousands of children who packed the route.

Along with Melchior where bands of musicians, a float carrying Mary and Joseph with the baby Jesus, and more than eight hundred people dressed as Hebrews, Egyptians and people of the time, plus Shepard’s taking care of poultry, goats and geese that accompanied this parade.

Any guesses as to what the mayor wants for Christmas?

The main parade started from the Corazon Church and made it’s way along the main street to the gates of the Temple of the Immaculate Conception, which had been transformed into an immense portal, as the town of Bethlehem.

At 7.30pm, all three Magi gave their offerings to the bay Jesus followed by the majority of those in the procession, who knelt down on their knees while King Melchor said a few words of welcome and blessing to the baby Jesus and all the people of Torrevieja, in both Spanish and English ad wished each and everyone a magic Three King’s Day.

From there the ensemble made their way to the Town Hall, where they were welcomed by the Mayor, who invited the Kings and their Entourage into the Chamber for the traditional Roscón and cava, with which every year are presented after the official reception. From the balcony of the Town Hall, the Kings threw hundreds of handfuls of sweets to the thousands of people who lined the streets below, before entering the chamber to toast all torrevejenses with Cava and Roscón.

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SPAIN’S MOST PASSIONATE GOLFING ADVOCATE The entire team, the Board of Governors and the members of Club de Golf Valderrama are deeply saddened by the death of Mr. Jaime OrtizPatiño last Thursday. We wish to send our deepest condolences to his family, especially his sons Carlos and Felipe.

Nuno de Brito e Cunha, President Club de Golf Valderrama: “We believe it is important to remember his great legacy and contribution to European Golf. He worked so hard to bring the Ryder Cup in 1997, the Volvo Masters and the AMEX World Championships to Valderrama. We all know and acknowledge that the Ryder Cup would have never left the British Isles if it hadn’t been for his perseverance and vision.

“Spanish golf must be very thankful for the work and courage he displayed to transform Club de Golf Valderrama into one of the best golf courses in the World. The promotion that Sotogrande, San Roque, Andalucía and Spain have received is priceless and we are all thankful for it.

“Don Jaime’s work will endure in time, the historic moments lived during the tournaments hosted by Valderrama will always be remembered and will remain forever in the memory of golf fans across the World”.

REST IN PEACE.

BULL FLANAGANS GOLF SOCIETY For our December meeting we chose the long haul to Lorca. We arrived with 21 players to tackle this talked about course.

I must say on arrival the course looked in good condition and some players were aghast at the width of the fairways.

The staff were very good and allowed us to delay tee off for half an hour as we lost two cars, of which they arrived in time.

The weather was wall to wall sunshine and not a cloud in the sky.

The greens were not holding and were very quick, most players scored well on the front nine then went to pieces on the back.

A good score of 23 points after eight holes was recorded, and the highest on the back nine was 14 points. The format was singles full stableford.

On feed back there were a few players that thought the course was very tough and would not hurry to return, most enjoyed the day and thought the lay out was good and would like to tackle it again.

Results: N.T.P Hole 6 J. Kemp Hole 8 A. Daniels Hole 12 not hit.

Most points par 3's P. Hampshire 11 pts, Most point par 5's P. Ives 6 pts both winners winning on others getting other prizes.

Longest Drive P. Ives Winning a meal for two at the North & South ( Thanks George & Mo ) Best Guests E. Owens 27 pts & P. Cooper 26 pts Cat 2 Winners 3rd D. Moore 22 pts 2nd G. Parker 23pts 1st D. Smith 27 pts Cat 1 Winners 3rd D. Smith jnr 31 pts 2nd J. Kemp 31 pts 1st J. Morgan 34 pts Winner Bull up Trophy D. Smith for not adding to it from the last meeting.

We returned to the Bull Flanagans Bar for a hot meal and a few beers.

Thanks Chris and staff. If you are looking for a friendly society contact the secretary on 966714005 or 634144840.

Next meeting 25th January Bonalba Challenge Cup against Shenanigans. Happy New year to All our members.

TMGS AT CAMPOAMOR, 2 JANUARY, 2013.

The day started with 51 members and guests turning out for what was a cracking day of golf in beautiful sunshine and it makes us wonder why people ask “Why do you want to live in Spain and away from home”, it’s because we can play golf, in January, with the sun shining.

Today’s competition was a Two Ball Texas Scramble with each player having to have 6 drives to count and handicaps were 20% of joint handicaps that normally favours the higher handicaps, but as it was proven in both the Members and Guest winners, this is not always the case.

The pre-tournament favourites of Darren “Oil Rigger” Hancock and Richard “Quack Quack” Wale came through with a net score of 68.2 to take the winners rostrum. Following, not to far behind was the course Professional Joe Dean and his partner Alex Alfody with a net score of 69.0 and in 3rd place with 72.2 was Mick O’Regan and George Chapman, both members of the Campoamor course in addition to TMGS members.

The Guest prizes were taken by the pairing of Mike Hughes and Terry Fields with 67.4, the lowest score of the day; they were followed by Andy James and John Anton with 69.4.

In addition to the normal winner’s prizes, we were blessed by generous donations by many members and we were able to hold a Longest Drive challenge for men and ladies and they were won by Darren Hancock and Jackie Hughes. We were also blessed with donations for the NTP’s and they were won by Hole 4 Pearl Sabine, Hole 6, Steve Higgins, Hole 10 and 17 won by Terry Field and Hole 15, Hermes Woerdemann.

Again, we would very much like to thank the members for their wonderful support in the donations for the prizes to the raffle. This ensures that the strenght of TMGS continues to grow and grow. Photo is of the Member`s winning pair Richard Wale and Darren Hancock.

Next week see’s the Society at La Finca and we do have one or two tee times available, so if you fancy a game, just check in using our website of www.tmgs.org or call the Match Secretary on 966 71 9604.

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SMGS at VILLAMARTIN Maybe the normally “unlucky 13” is going to be quite the opposite for Wednesday golfers this year! San Miguel Golf Society kicked off their 2013 programme with a Wednesday game at Villamartin and, just for a change, it was a beautiful day……. warm and calm, admittedly this was after an initial chilly start.

A couple of dozen members and guests enjoyed good company in friendly rivalry on a well turned out course where the obviously sadistic green-keeper had decided to make some of the pin placements, especially a couple of the par 3’s, a little tricky to say the least!

Out of 24 golfers, how can you possibly win nearest the pin and then proceed to blob the hole?? I think that very fact makes a nonsense of the day’s ridiculous placing of the flag for every day society golfers.

It’s OK for the big competitions but all it succeeded in doing on the 17th was cause the only hold-up of the round.

Our treasurer, Keith, unfortunately couldn’t make it to Villamartin and all our best wishes are sent to him for a speedy recovery from a touch of retina problems in his left eye ……… we all wish him well.

Just three NTP’s were won with the 6th hole ending up as a virgin green! Jacqui Rust won two of them with Geoff Giddy claiming the other. Obviously an accomplished player, Brian Mulligan, won the guest prize with a commendable 37 points.

Top three in the silver category in ascending order were Mike Jordan (29 on C/B), Norman McBride (30) and Ellen Drakesmith with 34.

Third place in the gold went to the other Drakesmith….John with 33, 2nd was Barry Roehrig, also with 33 but beating John on count-back.

Needless to say the winner once again, still on his unbelievable run, was Phil de Lacy with 34.

Their was a huge tussle at the other end of the field…..I think someone must have had a sneak preview of the delicious looking bottle of wine which was this week’s “Abacus” award.

Three members tied for the bottom slot, so with some nifty backward counting back, which sounds highly unethical, the bottle was claimed

by John Parker.

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A very welcome break between Xmas and new year at the lovely Vistabella course was enjoyed by those members who fancied blowing off some of the festive cobwebs.

My recent comments about our traditional weekly golf day persistently being a “windy Wednesday” resulted in a change this week from Boxing Day Wednesday to the Thursday.

So, what did we end up with? – yes, you’ve got it in one, a windy Thursday instead!! Boxing Day was warm and calm leaving us with cool and blowy conditions for most of Thursday’s round with a distinct improvement for the last half dozen holes as the temperature climbed and the wind subsided a little.

The course was in its usual great shape but the tight lies and fast greens weren’t to everybody’s liking with only one player scoring more than the magic 30 points.

The two tough par 3’s were conquered by Graham Cockayne and Keith “thinned it” Stevenson who walked away with the 2 NTP’s.

Lower attendance than normal meant we all played in just the one division with Roger Pearson and Ken Flaherty taking 2nd and 3rd places respectively, both with 30 points needing a count-back to decide the places.

The day’s best score of 32 saw top spot once again go to Phil de Lacy who’s building up quite a tally as he continues to draw away in the race for the coveted order of merit title.

January meetings in 2013 are at Villamartin, Alicante Golf, Las Colinas, La Finca and Bonalba. Full details are available by visiting www.smgs.org or a quick buzz to Barry on 966 731 033.

We’re a friendly bunch and always make all visitors very welcome, so don’t hesitate to give us a call if you fancy a game.

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LADY GOLFERS IN RED & BLACK In December, Hacienda del Alamo Golf Club held their ladies’ annual Christmas competition. The golfers all dressed in red and black, wore a Christmas hat and had mince pies and brandy half way round the course. The golf competition was supported by 65 ladies and 80 people attended lunch. A charity raffle at the lunch raised €585, which they donated to HELP Murcia Mar Menor.

Bernard Ash, the President of HELP Murcia Mar Menor, accepted the money raised from Marilynn Pearce at HELP’s office on Friday 21st December. The donation was much appreciated and will be a welcome addition to HELP MMM’s funds.

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EUROGOLF SOCIETY, LA MARQUESA A reduced field of 43 members took part in opening game of 2013.which was the January Monthly Medal, played on Thursday 3 January at our home course La Marquesa. The short field was partly due to a combination of many members being away for the festive season, entertaining family over for the holidays, or still recovering (hic).

The weather was a bit chilly early doors but ended as quite a pleasant sunny day, not bad for January when you compare it to what our poor relations have had to contend with in the UK. Scoring once more was not great with only one person breaking par.

The results are as follows: Gold Division 1st Julian Frutos 71 nett 2nd Tony Stead 73 nett, 3rd Tony Stanley 74 nett

Silver Division 1st Geoff Evans 77 nett 2nd Liz Menzies 8 nett, 3rd Corine Jones 80 nett Nearest the Pins 5th Mike Gillett, 11th David Gregson

15th John Barraclough, 17th John Barraclough Best Gross: Bill Martin 82 gross OVERALL WINNER OF JANUARY MEDAL JULIAN FRUTOS

Football Winners: (only 3winners due to low turn out) Dave Nichols, Doug Spiring, Alan Marshall.

May I take this opportunity to wish all members a happy and prosperous 2013 from the Committee.

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By Steve Lawrence Fairwayz Golf Society who are based in Dolores for those who don't know, got together today 3rd January 2013 for the 1st game of the new year at Vistabella. 26 players turned out on a glorious day to test their skills on the excellently maintained Vistabella course. Everyone seemed in high spirits, or high on spirits from the festive season, but glad to work off some of the bulk acquired over the Xmas break.

Some reasonable scores came in once the players adjusted to their new weight distribution. The results were as follows :Gold Category.

1st Fran Cummins - 32pts.

2nd Steve Lawrence - 30pts.

Best front 9 - Steve Hamilton - 14pts. (count back) Best back 9 - Derek Briggs - 14pts.

Nearest the pin - Fran Cummins.

Nearest the pin in 2 - Steve Lawrence.

Silver Category.

1st Gerry Williams - 35pts.

2nd Tony Macmillan - 28pts.

Best front 9 - Phil Bowditch - 14pts.

Best back 9 - Stuart Taylor - 12pts.

Nearest the pin - nil.

Nearest the pin in 2 - nil.

No 2 ball prize winners today.

Another good day at golf was rounded up by a superb meal back at Fairwayz sports bar in Dolores. Special thanks to Fran Cummins and his staff at the bar.

Our next game is on 10th January at Alenda Golf club. 1st tee time is 09:50am. The following game is on 17th January at Altorreal Murcia.

1st tee time is 10:15am. Please be at the courses 1 hour before first tee time.

New members and guests always welcome, for more information please contact Tony on 966785781. or Steve on 966637449. Happy New Year to all our members, guests and families.

Blessed with good weather and a course in very good condition for the time of year the Warblers trip to Alicante for their first match in 2013 turned out to be a high scoring event with a large number of the field in the mid 30 points.

Chris field had one chance to secure his ETGF card needing a gross score of 84 or below, he had a great round with a gross 82, sitting in the bar thinking he was to be on the top of the board not knowing he had already lost that spot to Roger Vicars on count back as the players drifted in with some very good scores. It was the very last card of the day that put Peter Gibson on the top

with a great 40 pointer, in fourth place was John Daniels with 35 off 21.8.

Captain David Knight was not on the best of form for his last but one match and came a lowly 13th but did secure the Glynn Walters

birthday prize.

Nearest the pin on holes 3 & 8 was Michael Taylor, on holes 12 & 15 Chris Field and on hole 17, David Rogers. There were two's for Michael Taylor on the 3rd and 8th, Peter Gibson on the 12th

and Nick Berry on the 15th.

Next week’s match is at Bonalba on Wednesday the January 9, with the first tee at 10.00, guests are welcome and can book in on the web site, orbawarblers.com.

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4 January 2013 By Doug Wright There was no report for Xmas week as I was in soggy England. I was in Somerset where it never stopped raining for the 12 days I was there. Has anybody got a cure for trench foot? Now i know why we live here.

We started our week off with a Yellow Ball which was won with a very good score of 141 pts by the team of Geoff Biggerstaff, Mike Chapman, Norman Page & Peter Dunn.

Wednesday's competition was a Singles Stableford in which scoring was tough with the rough swallowing up any drive which was offline.

It was very profitable for a guest Kenny who had the only two to scoop the 2s Club. The results were: Cat1. 1. Mike Frankish 36 pts, 2. Norman Page 33 pts(c/b), 3.

John Wheeler 33 pts.

Cat2. 1. Carole Wheeler 35 pts, 2. Pete Dunn 34 pts, 3.

Geoff Biggerstaff 31 pts.

2s Club. Kenny ? (Guest).

On Friday we played a 'Waltzer' or 3-2-1 which was won with a score of 81 pts by the team of Geoff Biggerstaff, Peter Dunn, Norman Page & John Collins.

AT VISTABELLA G.C. 16TH DECEMBER The nearness to Christmas kept our numbers lower than normal so it was one three ball and two four ball that teed off at 10 o clock on a bright sunny day.

The course was in good condition and the speed of the greens had a few of us 3 putting.

Results :- Winner Dave Harwood 31 Points ( a good score from someone who does not like this course) Runner up Ray Goldsmith 31 Points ( winner decided on count back) Front 9 E Patching 12 Points Back 9 Ray Hazeldine 18 Points Nearest pin Mike Pickard Hole 15 El Pratt prize (most golf played) A bad day at the office for Tony Henson. He still received a pack of golf balls donated by Len Peadon (long serving member of Bridge Bar) Thanks to our sponsors World Wide Fittings, Home From Home with Karen and Kev, also Ray and Sally at the Bridge Bar for refreshments after game.our next game is at Vistabella G.C. on 27th January at 9.45 A.M interested ring Brian on 965 72 4739.

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New Years Resolutions By the time this edition of the newspaper is published Christmas and the New Year will be a thing of the past along with many of your own New Years Resolutions.

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The best lady Golfers from Ireland are next for preseason training at Spain's Desert Springs A view of the Indiana golf course at Desert Springs, Europe’s only international awardwinning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course in the Almanzora region of Almeria in south-east Spain, which has been selected by lady golfers from Ireland as the venue for their 2013 winter training.

Lady golfers from Ireland are the latest to select Desert Springs, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía, in south-east Spain, as the venue for their 2013 winter training.

By opting for Desert Springs, the Irish Ladies Golf Union follows the Scottish Ladies Golf Union and the Golf Union of Wales, the latter for whom Desert Springs is their Official Spanish Home, which regularly use the resort as their base for pre-season training.

The Irish Ladies Golf Union is the governing body for amateur women's golf in Ireland. It was founded in 1893 and is recognised as the oldest Ladies Golf Union in the world. Golf is the highest participation female sport in Ireland, with almost 60,000 female golfers in the country aged from 8 to 88, playing on a regular basis.

Between Saturday 9th – Saturday 16th February 2013, 12 players representing the Under 18 and Under 21 International squads and three officials will visit the resort for a week long intensive training programme to develop their individual golfing skills in warm weather while experiencing a golf course which offers a challenge to players at all levels.

Desert Springs Golf Academy Simon Coaker, director of golf at Desert Springs, said: "Desert Springs has become very well known as a destination for the warm weather winter training of the Elite players of both the English Counties and a host of National Squads. The squads of the Irish Ladies Golf Union represent the very best women's amateur golfers in Ireland and we are obviously delighted to be host to such an elite group of young players and feel that this further underlines our commitment to the world of women’s golf.”

During their time at the resort the players will utilize the excellent practice facilities at the Golf Academy and play the Indiana Championship golf course.

Players can also enjoy opportunities to swim, play tennis and use the gymnasium, trim trail, jogging tracks, paddle tennis and beach volley ball courts. They also have access to the resort’s Private Reserve which incorporates a spa, private sauna and jacuzzi suite, personal fitness workout room, games room with bar, and a home cinema.

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HAPPY DAYS G.S.

We turned out at Saurines La Torre on Thursday for a normal stableford game with two n/t/p's. The course was in great contrition, some members were having problems in reading the greens. I find the greens, very interesting, lots of twist's and curves to think about and a lot of fun. A lot better than a flat green. The weather was kind to us a chilly start and end but on the whole a fair day. We returned back to Gogarty's for the presentations carried out by Brian Newton.

Thanks to Joe and Jack in the kitchen for another great buffet and Emma behind the bar at full stretch serving up a few nice drinks Winner on the day with 36 pt's was Graham Rickelton, N/T/P'S No 6 that man again Graham Rickelton, No 18 Brian ( the Newt) Newton.

Diary Dates : Thursday 10th Jan at Roda first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Saturday 12th Jan at El Valle first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Thursday 17 Jan at Mar Menor first tee 10-00 meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Saturday 19 Jan at Roda first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Thursday 24 Jan at Riquelme first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Saturday 24 Jan at Saurines la Torre first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30 Thursday 31 Jan, Presidents Trophy at Roda first tee 10-00 meet at Gogarty's 8-30 Guests are welcome to all our games, clubs can be hired, all info on the notice board outside Gogarty's. Contact Numbers 667196178 Eric, 690268711 Maurice Eric Lucas Secretary

AT LAS COLINAS 2ND JANUARY 2013 Our first game of 2013 was our Captins drive in, it was played on one of the best courses on the Costa Blanca, Las Colinas w as in wonderful condition, our new Capt, Kedrick Rhodes drove off with the outgoing Capt, Chris Blown.

The only damper on our day was the news that one of our founder members, Tony Huggins had sadly passed away on Boxing Day and the service was being held at Pilar on Tuesday. Kedrick our capt provided whiskey, brandy and port on the 10th tee for a toast to our very much missed Tony Huggins. R.I.P. Most of us found the course very difficult except for Mike Downton who won with a very credible 33pnts, in 2nd place on c/b was Ronnie Mac with 29pts, third. Was Jeff Luke 29 pts. N.P.ns 5th & 7th Chris Blown, 10th, Fred Noakes, 14th, Kevin Barratt, 17th,Mike Downton.

The 2s prizes went toDon Martin, Kevin Barratt, and Ken Farrow.

We returned to Marinasol Bar/Restaurant at Cabo Roig, (our sponsors) for our presentations and also to pay our respects to Tonys partner, Jackie, and his son Mark (a former captain) who were waiting for us. Thanks to Nigel and Dave who prepared a very nice buffet. The next game is on Tue 16th jan, payments please, at Marinasol Restaurant on mon 15th 5-6.30.

Happy New Year to one and all. Robin (the scribe)Adams.

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BEACHCOMBER JOHN FISHING NEWS

ABBEY ANGLING MATCH FISHING REPORT By Terry Screen Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.

As our first cup match is not until the 8th January a few of us got together this week for an open match on the Embalsa de Pedrera. The water level has now started to rise slightly and the temperature is down, fish are being caught on various baits but not in great numbers, the best on the day was Richard King with four Carp but he also lost four.

1st Richard (The Lion heart) King with 4.520kg on

feeder and corn. 2nd Pete (Yorkie) Kerr with 2.920kg on feeder and maggot 3rd Terry (Swing em) Screen with 2.100kg on feeder and pellet The new annual fixture list will be available as soon as confirmation is received for all the match dates, and our next club meeting will be on the 14th January 2013 at The Abbey Tavern.

All details are available from our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the match secretary Terry Screen on 965 32 8368.

GOOD START TO NEW YEAR FOR HORADADA UD HORADADA....4 ASV DE DYK.........0 Saturday morning saw UD Horadada play a friendly game against the Dutch 1ste Klasse (2nd division) team from Amsterdam, ASV de Dyk and although it was played in good spirits, the game was played with federation officials. One of ASV players, Olaf Lindenbergh’ used to play for Ajax.

The game started in bright sunshine on an excellent full sized pitch at Campoamor Golf Compex and for the first half hour there wasn’t much to choose between either of the teams, until Samu took a shot from way outside the area which hit a post and crept in. After that we saw a good contest but ASV didn’t really get in too many shots.

The second period saw one or two changes to the Horadada team which started without Rojo and Del Baño who were not able to be there and with Alex, the first choice keeper, on the sidelines with a leg

injury.

Five minutes into the second half saw Ensa pass across the goal area to Robles who was in space and he calmly put the ball in the net.

Another quarter of an hour and Vardan pushed the ball through to Robles who just had to tap it in and then, 2 minutes later, Ensa was again running down the left wing, crossed the ball to Robles for 4-0.

Just after the half hour and Ensa was running through the midfield at the centre line when Lindenburgh fouled him bringing him down, this resulted in Ensa having to be carried off and substituted by Erik, a player who trains with us and who is himself originally from Holland.

The Dutch team didn’t seem to get much play at the front and the Horadada defenders once again cut out anything that looked dangerous.

ASV did get a couple of shots in but one went way over the bar and Ross made a good save to keep a clean sheet.

ASV stayed at the Campoamor complex for five days and played their first game at Huesca, losing by 4 – 1.

BUSTER GOLF SOCIETY JANUARY COMPETITION On Friday 4th January we played our monthly Stableford Competition at El Plantio golf course , the recent bad weather had given the course a bit of a battering , however the greens staff seemed to be continually working to get the course back to its usual good condition , when we arrived at the course at around 9:00 their was evidence of frost on the greens and we were told that their may be a delay in playing until the frost had disappeared so we adjourned to the restaurant for coffee , I returned to the pro’s shop at 9:45 expecting a long delay in our starting times to be told that we could now tee off at our allocated time of 9:52 , some of the greens had been treated with a top dressing

which made the them a lot more difficult , but we all found our game a lot better than being in tow around the shopping malls .

Only 3 of the courses par three’s were hit in one with Steve Edwards getting nearest the pin on holes seven and nine , and Mark Butterfield on the fourteenth, our prize for the nearest the pin was either a sleeve of three Srixon or Callaway golf balls, our runner up for the event was Preston Ives with our winner for the day being Graham Ball , both receiving a voucher for the course (including Buggy) well done all winners . Next month sees us at Las Colinas which we are all hoping will be up to it’s normal very good condition. Barry Grinsell

Boat Fishing.

‘Hissing Sid’ went out on his Garrucha moored boat with Martin who lives in Mojacar and his son ‘Mac the Hat’ over from Ireland. The weather was fabulous, bright sun , no cloud , no wind and the sea was as flat as a sheet of glass.

They had a good day with pandoras, pickerels, mackerel, blue mouthed rock fish,(I thought they had disappeared since the floods) striped bream, scabbard fish, and pink wrasse fish of some sort as Sid described it ? (I’m guessing it was a cleaver wrasse and as it happens one of the best eating fish in the Med) and when they went by the rocks of the harbour wall they were getting the biggest weavers Sid’s ever seen and loads of them.

See photo of Martin and Mac with scabbard fish.

See photo of Sid with a triggerfish he caught a while ago.

Shore Fishing A local-ish (Roquetas way) angler is building 14 foot, 3 piece Beach casting rods on a composite blank and designed for use with fixed spool reels. It has a fold down first guide for easy storage, ceramic lined guides throughout, graphite reel seat, hi-vis tip for enhanced bite detection and comes supplied in a cloth bag. Recommended casting weight 3-9 oz (100 - 250g) These come complete with the Fladen Power surf 420-060 reel which is a great value front drag beach/surfcasting fixed spool reel from Fladen of Sweden, with light weight corrosion resistant graphite body and long cast spool. Balanced rotor and handle, oversized line roller, click anti reverse. Supplied pre spooled with 18lb mono so you are ready to fish. Wait for it!!! cost for the combo.....€50 euros. Contact Jim on 950336960 on the land line or 602376396 on the mobile. Not much to report re anything being caught from the beach although a few biggies are being caught during the night with baits cast or boated out a long way.

Coarse Fishing I’ve no reports from our usual coarse anglers and presume they took a week off for Xmas!

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy. For details of the next meeting tel Sid 634 313 650.

New license information.

There is now a loophole for those wanting coarse, beach and boat fishing licenses for Andalucia who don’t have NIE documents, see me for more details.

I’m pleased to report the Beachcomber’s three web cams are working again and the other good news is they work on both 32 and 64 bit systems and on any browser so checkout Mojacar’s weather and Mediterranean Sea conditions here. www.beachcombermojacar.com/beachcomber-webcam/ For further information on any of the above see John at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099. In case of difficulty reaching me (Probably out fishing) ask staff for my mobile number.

Tight lines, John.

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QUESADA BOWLS CLUB A Very Happy & Prosperous New Year to all our Members Visitors & Fellow Bowlers & lets hope its a good second half of the season we finished off last season with some teams sitting well in there leagues so lets hope we can keep the momentum going.

All is quiet at the moment but our 2 day New Year Pairs Competition had a good turnout with all rinks full and enjoyed by all.

Winners Gerry Linley & Chip Chapman generously donated their monetry prize to the orphanage fund, and the runners up were Margaret Smith & George Radmore.

The Tuesday Bowling starts back this Tuesday & the Wednesday Bubbly starts back on Wed 16th January & The Butchers Trips start back on Saturday 26th January to which all members & guests are invited.

The Winter League restarts this week so check the notice board for full details Saba & Southern starts the following week.

The Miralgo Open Rinks April 9,10,11th 2013, places still available.

Contact Di Riley 965 72 5787 or email the club at joediriley@gmail.com

SAAM MAR MENOR CHANGE OF VENUE FOR 2013 The meetings which are to be held on the second

Visitors are always welcome. SAMM is for people

Wednesday each month at 11.00 am, will be at CAR

interested in sailing on the Mar Menor or in the

Infanta Cristina MAR MENOR, Avda, Mariano

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SPANISH WOMENS RUGBY FINALS TORREVIEJA The Spanish Women’s rugby tournament which will take place in Torrevieja on 12 and 13 January 2013.

Approximately 200 female rugby players from seven regions in Spain will be taking part in a tournament for a chance to be selected for the national squad on 12 and 13 January 2013 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, Torrevieja.

Entry is FREE, and there will be a prize draw with free rugby balls and t-shirts for children, as well as a bar for refreshments and snacks.

The qualifying pool games will be played between 10.00am and 2pm on Saturday, with seven games played in total.

On Sunday 13 January, the 3 final games will be played between 11am and 2pm.

The regions involved in the selection process are: Cataluña, Basque Country, Andalucia, Galicia, Castilla, Leon, Madrid, Valencia Community

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JOSERRA GETS OFF TO DECENT START FC TORREVIEJA.............2 BURRIANA CF.................0 Following the dismissal of former manager Casimiro Torres and his assistant the new man at the Torrevieja helm, Joserra, comes following success with a whole host of local clubs in both the Valencia and the Murcia Regions.

Many regular followers will know him for his exploits with Torrellano, Crevillente, Pinatar and Alone de Guardamar, who, some years ago, he guided to promotion from Preferente to the Tercera Division. He has always been a colourful character, well immersed in the local scence, and it was undoubtedly his experience at this level of football and his knowledge of the local leagues that got him the Torry job.

Yesterday in front of a sparse crowd at the Vicente Garcia, the pitch looking no better despite recent stadium closure for re seeding, he had the opportunity to put his mark on the current squad of players.

And midway through the first half we were all wondering just when his influence would begin to show through. Up to that stage of the game the football had been awful but, thankfully, on 25 minutes, a shot from Luis Carlos which just shaved the outside of the Burriana post, was the first sign that the game was about to improve.

The bumpy surface did little to promote flowing football with both sides finding it difficult to string together any sort of decent move but as Torrevieja got to grips with the spoiling tactics of their opponents they began to move the ball around rather better and the opportunities began to come along.

Gasch was the next to go close for the home side when, on 36 minutes, he forced an excellent save from visiting keeper Roig, who got down well to push the ball away from close range.

But the pressure was keeping the visitors in their own half and as the home side got ever closer it was a goalmouth scramble that brought the opening goal. Gasch again dropped the ball into a crowded area and it was the big centre forward Koeman who managed to get a toe to the ball and force it over the Burriana line. The goal came on the interval so there was no time at all for the visitors to respond.

The second period proved little better. Again we had long periods of meaningless possession interspersed with the occasional Torry opportunity.

On 67 minutes a cross to the far post from Luis Carlos saw Dani lift himself above the Burriana defence to head home for torry’s second which about put paid to the visitors interests. Manu hit an effort just over minutes later followed an angled shot from Gash which rebounded off the Burriana post.

The result was about right but the manner in which it was achieved will need far more work. Maybe we will see the fruits when Torry entertain Acera next Sunday evening at the Vicente Garcia in a 5pm ko.

CF MIL PALMERAS WEEKLY ROUNDUP Benijofar 11-0 CF Mil Palmeras Pre Benjamin 2006 Sponsored by Fuegos La Fuente Tough game this after last weeks heroics coming up against the top of the table team was always gonna be hard for the improving toros.

For the first half the team battled hard and after 10 minutes the game was still 0-0 but eventually Benijofar broke through to open the scoring.

They added two more before half time 3-0 Second half and with a non stop spirit from kevin, Elliot and Thomas we tried to get back into it and almost did when kevin went through twice only to be thwarted by the goalkeeper. Pushing on we were open at he back and Benijofar helped themselves to 8 more goals.Although Dylan Joshua and Callum tried their best and Jack was full of enthusiasm in goal we couldn't stop them taking the victory. Final score 11-0.

Man of the match Kevin Ruiz.

La Marina .................0 CF Mil Palmeras ......9 Benjamines Sponsored by Sunshine FM 102.8 With the sun shining the Toros warmed up during the match .First half was a bit scrappy at

times but CF Mil Palmeras managed to force the play and clock up 4 goals before half time. Bailey Tomlinson, Naomi Sheffield and Paolo Webb were secure at the back .

Second half and the Toros really came alive with Luke Naylor, David StammLuca Webb and Ben Naylor linking up creating plenty of chances and forcing corners .Diego Sheffield worked hard up front and Kevin Ruiz made some great save in goal to finish the match 0-9 .

Well done to all players.

Man of the Match David Stamm.

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ELCHE - 3 KINGS - 3 GOALS - 3 POINTS! ELCHE CF ...........................3 CE SABADELL FC ..............2 This exciting, pulsating match started the New Year off with a bang, it had just about everything: goals, near misses, great saves, tension right up to the end. But finally it was a great result for Elche, a perfect start to 2013. It wasn’t easy, Sabadell started in 10th place with a decent record including three away wins, and soon showed they weren’t at the Mighty Martinez Valero to lie down and let the league leaders lord it over them.

Rivera was suspended, so Generelo (boo) took his place, leading scorer ‘Zoomi’ Xumetra started on the wide right for the first time since his injury, with Powel leading the attack. Elche looked dangerous from the kick off, forcing three early corners and it was no surprise that from the fourth, inswinging from Albacar, central defender Etxeita soared above the Sabadell defence to power his header into the far corner. What a start Elche have missed the ‘early goal’ bonus that they had begun with earlier in this fantastic season.

However, now there was no time to bask in the warm afternoon sunshine: a minute later Sabadell won a free kick just inside the Elche half. From a long way out Lanza saw Elche’s Herrera off his line and his long chip went in just under the bar to make it 1 - 1. Poor Hererra, he’s hardly put a foot wrong all season. The Elche lead was restored five minutes later from yet another Elche corner, this time inswinging from the left by Suarez perfectly onto Powel’s head at the near post: 2 - 1. Let’s be careful now at the back!

Huh! Suddenly the Illicitanos were suddenly undone again, this time as a

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Elche Captain, Generelo, was outstanding in the middle of the park .............. Photo Kevin Rendall

low ball came in from the left, with Hidalgo all alone with the simplest of tasks to score from close in. Hey, 2 – 2 – that wasn’t in the script - of the miserly 9 conceded so far Elche had only conceded 2 in one game before on the opening day of the season. Powel, clear through was blatantly tripped, only for home howls of anguish as the worrying ref booked him for diving, but as we all settled for half time the Franjiverdes won a free kick out on the left. In perfect textbook style again, Suarez’s inswinger was firmly planted in the net again by the excellent Etxeita, what a season he is having: 2 - 2 at half time.

The second half, amazingly, stayed goalless but was fiercely fought everywhere on the field with multiple bookings for both sides. Cute coach Fran Escriba used all three subs to excellent effect, and after four long minutes of added time the ref blew for time – phew!

This is a very crucial time of the season for Elche, where it all started to go wrong last year. Up to the festive period in 2011/12 the Illicitanos were going brilliantly, top of the league, but the rhythm of the team suddenly went, the goals started to dry up and the previously-sound defence began to get the jitters. In the second, disastrous half of the season the Illicitanos won only two games, and finished very disappointingly in mid-table. I am pointing this out because as we go into the New year Elche are now in an even stronger position, unbelievably ten points of second-placed Alcorcon, and it will so very painful if history repeats itself...

But for now, all is great! This very workmanlike performance by Elche bodes well, especially as those immediately below seem to be suffering – shame! Mucho Elche!

In the day’s other Segunda A game involving two local sides Real Murcia consigned Hercules CF to the bottom of the table with a 2-1 win in a lunchtime kick off. The victory lifts Murcia into the top half of the table.