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Monday, 21st January, 2013

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The President of the Region of Murcia, Ramรณn Luis Valcรกrcel, held a meeting with Ana Pastor, the Minister of

Development, last Wednesday in which the pair addressed issues related to the new Corvera airport.

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Continued from page 1 commitment of the Government's Office for their help in confirming that the airfield will open later this year."

Although the pair was unable to be any more specific they confirmed that the closure of San Javier airport will take place simultaneously with the opening of the new International Airport. Pastor said that the closure was a local matter and one in which the National Government would not be involved. But despite the high profile meeting the regional coordinator of the UPyD, Rafael Sanchez, said that the meeting "generates more questions than answers about its opening."

Sanchez referred to the "uncertainty" about the opening date, reflected by the expression of the minister who said during the meeting in Madrid that he will do what he can to make sure that Corvera becomes operational this summer."

But Sanchez believes that the role of AENA in managing the new airport is still unclear and now, with the additional requirement of the state having to fund compensation to AENA of more than 70 million euros for the closure of San Javier, these additional difficulties mean that the date for opening is not at all clear.

Sanchez referred to a statement by "Sacyr, Aeromur a majority shareholder in the airport operating company, which said in recent months that it still sees increasingly difficulties in Corvera becoming operational in the spring or summer as Valcárcel continues to insist.

He said that a succession of delays point to the likelihood of Corvera airport opening for the summer being ever more unlikely. " The UPyD coordinator recalled that his party had always been very critical about "the lack of foresight on the actual need for two major air-

Monday, 21st January, 2013 ports in the region, San Javier and Corvera, as well as the lack of coordination between the central and regional administrations, who have shown complete irresponsibility throughout the whole building process.

Sanchez believes that "it is incomprehensible that such major investments like the more than 200 million euros guaranteed by the regional government to Corvera, the 65 million euros for the second runway at San Javier and the 10 million for improvements to the San Javier terminal, have been implemented by the Socialist Government knowing that two civil airports separated by just 35 km were both nonsense and a total waste of important funding during a particularly austere time. " He said that, "everything has been a complete nonsense, contempt for common sense and the general public and an absolute waste of public money. The PP and the PSOE should both assume and acknowledge their irresponsibility."

Also adding to the confusion is the uncertainty surrounding the closure of San Javier Airport. The new Security Contract has only recently been put out to tender by AENA. It is due to be finalised on 7 February. Why would the authorities wish renegotiate a contract for an airport that is due to close later this year and transfer its operation elsewhere?

The same could also be said for the Duty Free operations at San Javier which was included in the document distributed to potential operators late last year? Furthermore, WHY did AENA Tweet that they had no plans to close San Javier Airport late last year?

It would seem that we are still unable to believe very little of what either AENA or Valcárcel are saying to the general pub-

lic.

But as the local population and business community continue to grasp at straws, figures released last week appear to cast rather more doubt on San Javier’s future operation.

Although almost 1.2 million passengers travelled through the Airport in 2012 the figure represents a decrease of 6.4 percent from the previous year.

The figure was also down in respect of air traffic operations, a total of 11,580, ie 8.9 percent less than the previous year while freight was down by 88.1 percent.

AENA have now also confirmed that they will not restore the medical services at San Javier airport withdrawn last year because of budget cuts. This is primary care and emergency medical transportation that is guaranteed at Spanish airports by the Social Security system.

So despite the high powered meeting in Madrid last week the situation seems no further forward. Neither Valcárcel, Pastor or AENA are able, or willing, to clarify the situation beyond what is already out there in the public sector so the uncertainty is bound to continue while the fare paying public continue to suffer for a little while yet.

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTRES CLOSED DUE TO COST

A total of 120,000 residents from municipalities of Castilla-La Mancha are being left without overnight emergency medical care, as the government closed down 21 medical centres which were not proving “cost effective” to open, due to the number of people using them.

The opposition PSOE has objected to the move that they say is putting lives at risk, but the ruling Castilla-La Mancha premier, María Dolores de Cospedal of the PP, claims that there is not enough use to “justify the cost of their upkeep”.

Residents have also been angered by the move, who have been taking to the streets in protest, although presumably during the hours of daylight so as not to risk there being no medical emergency staff available to treat them in the event of an accident. In one protest, a number of residents took refuge from harm inside one of the clinics, locking themselves in, although they were later removed by the Guardia Civil.

Regional health boss José Ignacio Echániz said that those affected by the closures will still have emergency treatment guaranteed, in the form of ambulances and helicopter services. But that reassurance is not echoed by some health professionals, who agree that the measures will put people in serious danger.

The SATSE, which is the Castilla-La Mancha Nursing Union, says that the decision is “unacceptable because it solely arises out of economic criteria,” and will lead to a “rise in the probability of mortality in the affected population”.

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EXERCISING THE RIGHT TO PROTEST

It is correct that Spain is a democratic country, where the government is elected by majority choice, but surely it must be questioned why a country under democratic rule can then be subjected to continual protests, on a massive scale, resulting in 36,000 demonstrations in the first year, the equivalent of 120 each and every day.

According to new data released this week, in response to questions raised in congress, Andalucía was the scene of the biggest number of rallies, playing host to some 7,141 protests. Castilla y León saw some 4,435 gatherings, the Comunidad Valenciana had 3,147, Cataluña had 3,116, the Balearic Islands held 3,112 protests, Navarra saw 2,842, Madrid was relatively quiet with 2,846 and Galicia had 2,213 official protest gathering.

Even the smaller areas saw some protests, with the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla seeing 26 and 45 protests respectively, followed by La Rioja with 270, Asturias with 335, Murcia with 460 and Cantabria with 717.

However, when analyzing the data by province, where we must single out Madrid, the geographic home of the capital city, there were 2,846 protests, almost ten every single day, but we must also realise that the data compiled covers up until the 26th of October, and doesn´t therefore include the more recent demonstrations against the privatisation of a number of hospitals in the region.

All of the data analyses was across the entire country, but excluded any activities in the Basque Country, which is being dealt with on a separate and individual basis.

In response to the data, spokesperson for the UI political party, Ricardo Sixto, stresses that, with these figures in hand, it is shows considerable “social unrest” affecting the country and, in his view, does not seem to have overtones of any kind of solution.

It is also notes that in 2012 there were almost double the number

of concentrations over the previous year, which the UI believe is due to citizens, including PP voters, being “disappointed” and exercising that motive by taking to the streets to protest against the economic policies implemented during this first year of government of Mariano Rajoy, who they feel is failing in his role and governing against the promises of his election manifesto.

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POLICE EXIT BLAMED ON ORIHUELA COUNCIL

The departure and subsequent closure of the National Police presence at the Playa Flamenca town hall, is the responsibility and fault of the failing government team, according to Bob Houliston from the Orihuela Costa CLARO political party.

Whilst talking to Mark Nolan on Exite Radio this week, Bob said that his research shows that there is no doubt that the police want to remain in the coastal office, but are unable to do so due to the town hall failing to provide an administrative assistant to help with their duty.

The closure of the facility means that anybody wishing to carry out such administrative functions as renewing a Residencía, will have to travel to Orihuela City, for a process which normally takes three separate visits.

Bob also believes that this is just another indication of the lack of interest from both the tri-

party coalition, and Pedro Mancebo himself, his once political allies, who now holds the position of councillor for the coast.

Moreover, criticism was extended to the role of tourism, and the lack of staffing that has been provided to the Tourist Information office in the town hall, despite the promises of modernisation and creating an easier access to information, the office is allegedly closed more than it´s open, and is continuing to paint a bleak picture of the state of the responsibilities of the councillor for tourism, a role also held by Pedro Mancebo.

There is no doubt that councils around the country are cutting back on expense, apart from the increase in salaries to themselves and their advisors, in some cases, but Orihuela is still avoiding the issue of budgets, a fundamental role of any government team, and they are looking at having no intention of presenting an annual budget for 2013.

Houliston believes this is because they failed to clear the 2012 budget, so reverted back to that of 2011, which they can ill afford, and if they fail to reach agreement on a second budget whilst in office, a situation which seems inevitable, then they government team would be forced to resign and pave the way for the majority vote holders to take over the office of government, replacing the coalition who are currently operating in a minority.

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ORIHUELA COSTA IGNORED AFTER LAND SALE

Not unused to complaint and criticism, the tri-party coalition of Orihuela is facing more backlash from the coast, after they have once again reneged on promises of investment in the coast, and decided to ignore the needs of coastal residents in favour of the city.

To soften the anticipated opposition to the policy of selling municipal land on the coast for building more houses and apartments, which are obviously not needed, the town hall promised to share the results of coastal land sales between the city, who would get 30%, the surrounding areas, who would also get 30%, and the coast, who would get to spend 40% of the money raised from the sales on much needed improvements and repairs to one of the most densely populated and somewhat ignored areas of the municipality, where over one third of the taxpaying population reside.

However, under the firm stance being held by Antonia Moreno of the PSOE, who was instrumental in forcing the land sale through and

making a huge loss at the same time, is now insisting that all the money raised goes to the redevelopment of a single street in Orihuela, Avenida de Teodomiro, a tree lined dual carriageway that runs from the train station into the heart of the city, with a pedestrianized centre, which would be increased and improved in order to “revitalize the commercial area of the city”, according to a statement issued this week.

Although no apparent study on the need to revitalize the area has been carried out, the statement adds that a number of companies have already been contacted in relation to the work needed, including Aquagest to replace the water supply and sewerage system, some of which is alleged to contain asbestos, which was outlawed in 2012, and others for the supply of telephone, gas and electricity utilities.

The councillor also indicated that the sale of more plots on the coast would continue between now and summer, providing more funds for other such investment projects.

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ICELAND OVERSEAS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MABS MURCIA MABS Cancer Support Group volunteers from Murcia/Mar Menor branch were back at Iceland Overseas in San Javier this week to collect a cheque for 1,635 euros which was raised there throughout 2012.

The money was raised with various events through the past year at the Iceland Overseas store and they have confirmed that MABS Murcia is their nominated charity for 2013.

“We’re really looking forward to working with everyone at MABS again. Their volunteers are game for anything and are a great help when they’re packing customers’ shopping. We love the atmosphere created at Christmas when Spangles come to sing and get our customers in the mood for the festive season.” said Sorelle Fox, Supervisor at the store.

The MABS Fundraising team is now busy working with Iceland Overseas on new events for this year, so keep checking the press and the MABS website to make sure that you don’t miss out on the fun.

MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No. 7261) offering help and support to local people of all nationalities who have been diagnosed with or are being treated for cancer. If you or someone you know would like some confidential help or support call our HELPLINE 693 275 779 or visit their website: www.mabsmurcia.com

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A NEW GRILL IN TOWN

It´s always refreshing to see a new business trying to change what might sometimes be a world of bleak news, certainly in the sense of businesses closing down constantly, but that trend is exactly what Tracy´s Bar and Grill are about to prove, that new business can work, can be refreshing and can offer a lifeline to the community.

Situated on Altos del Limonar, just off the CV905 main road on the West of Torrevieja, Tracy´s Bar and Grill has only been open a very short time, but has already brought a vibrant and fun feel to an area that had been starting to look tired, and the people already flocking through the doors all agree.

The official opening night is on Thursday 24th of January, when The Faith are already booked to perform, showcasing the calibre of talent that Tracy has already got lined up.

So, if you´re looking for a night out with a difference, full of fun, entertainment and a great atmosphere, then you now know the place to go. For directions and details, you can call Tracy´s on 622 434 699, email tracysbarandgrill@gmail.com or look them up on Facebook, just search for Tracys Barandgrill and you will see what you´ve missed already, before getting yourself down there to join in the fun.

A GAME OF LOVE - A NEW PLAY AT NETWORKS THEATRE Networks Theatre is proud to present a new romantic drama by Jo Mitchell - A Game of Love If you like a good night out then Networks Theatre in Orihuela is the place to be! Our next show is a drama entitled A Game of Love. It is written and directed by Jo Mitchell with choreography by Hannah Pailthorpe and with a cast of our most experienced actors. This story is set to take you on a roller-coaster of emotions.

Come and meet Sophie and hear about her 10-year long struggle with unrequited love. Experience with her the ups and downs and the tears and joys of being in love with your best friend. Accompany her as she takes a leap of faith in pursuit of happiness. Will it all be for nothing?

With Irene Melgarejo as Sophie and Roberto Hernandez as Peter, the cast also includes Maria Gómez as Trinity, David Verdejo as Blake, Daniel Nieves as Ian and Carmen Garcia as Victoria, Sophie’s rival for Peter’s affection.

SHOW TIMES & PRICES FRIDAY 25 JANUARY 9PM SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 9PM ADULTS 6€ STUDENTS 3€ For tickets please call 966 74 02 51, or email us using the link on this page stating which performance you require, how many tickets and your contact phone number. We will only call you back if there is a problem. Please pay for the tickets when you arrive, doors open 15 minutes before the show starts.

Whilst not containing anything offensive or bad language the play is not suitable for under 12s.

We regret that very young children cannot be admitted to the auditorium. Latecomers will be seated at a suitable break in the performance.

Shows start promptly at the advertised times. Running time 60 minutes approximately.

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By Bar rie Mahoney

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.

WHAT A CATASTRAL! Expats who have bought, or are planning to purchase, a home in Spain (or France) need to know about the Catastral.

This term is often assumed to be very similar to the UK’s Land Registry, which records legal ownership of a property, which it is not. In Spain, the Catastral (or if in France, the Cadastre) is merely an estimate of the value of the property and is used for that most important of functions, determining the taxes that should be paid.

The base figure for the Catastral is determined in a number of ways, which are complicated to understand. Broadly speaking, the value of the property is decided by government employees, who use complex valuation guidelines that are based upon the description of the property, as well its use. In addition, licence applications, observations from aerial photos (so beware if you plan to add an additional room for Granny!), the site’s registered boundaries, historical records, planning and licence applications, title deeds and agricultural ‘parcelas’. The calculation is not always without problems, as additions to the building, such as another bedroom, integral garage and other alterations will affect the value of the property and may take some time to catch up, as will the bill for the missed property taxes. It should also be understood that the details for the Catastral and the ‘Nota Simple’ are obtained in different ways, and therefore the final figures may be very different.

You may be wondering why I am so interested in this issue. Well, since we moved into our new property in 2006 we have been in the delightful situation of never having paid a cent in property taxes. For some, this may be a matter for celebration, but the realists amongst us will realise that, as with death, taxation is never truly escaped, just put off for a while. The time for paying our taxes to the Town Hall has come and gone each year and, despite regular visits to the Town Hall asking for a bill, we have never received one. However, we have received many promises, which usually included blaming the builder, staff holidays, staff births and staff deaths, together with the Town Hall being evacuated because it was falling down (best to avoid the Municipality architect in future!), but no tax bill has ever arrived.

However, I am now pleased to report that on 2 January a very nice policeman on a motor cycle, sporting a rather worrying gun at his side, arrived at our home and presented us with a bill for property taxes since 2006. He kindly went over all the details, warning us that it must be paid by 2 February otherwise we would be shot.

I thanked him, and offered him a mince pie, which he declined.

However, he did wish us a “Happy New Year” with a broad smile, before he kick started his moped and sped away. I was very impressed that we had received such a personal service; we never received this quality of service from the good people at Bournemouth Town Hall.

However, I suspect that in these financially stringent times, our policeman’s salary rather depended upon us paying the bill sooner rather than later. No wonder he was so charming.

We are now in the proud possession of a bill for seven year’s worth of property taxes.

I really do wish that I had put money aside each year, as originally planned, in preparation for this fateful day. I headed for a coffee and a large brandy to recover. What a start to the New Year.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘’Expat Survival’ (ISBN: 978 147 913 0481) © Barrie Mahoney

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GRAND OPERA RETURNS TO SAN MIGUEL As February approaches, it is once more nearing the time when Strains of Grand Opera will be heard in San Miguel de Salinas.

Opera San Miguel is returning to present its 5th Opera Workshop under the guidance of Tom and Katy Pargeter.

After the last very successful production of Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" set in ancient times in what is now Tunisia see photo - the staging moves across the Mediterranean to 19th century Sicily, with the wonderful melodramatic opera "Cavalleria Rusticana" by Pietro Mascagni. Undoubtedly the composer's best known work, it takes place, almost in real time, in a rural Sicilian village on the morning of Easter Sunday.

The full range of human emotions are played out in this One Act opera - love. hate. jealousy, revenge and death. The setting of the story to Mascagni's beautiful music catapulted the composer to

international fame after its first performances in 1890.

The music is as fresh and powerful today as it was when it was written, the best known item being the glorious "Easter Hymn", sung in the village church while the drama unfolds outside.

As ever, singers from the United Kingdom come to San Miguel to join together with singers from the Costa Blanca area to rehearse and present the fully stage opera in a week.

Quite an undertaking!

Rehearsals start in the Casa de Cultura in San Miguel on

Sunday 10th February, and continue every day during the course of the week. These rehearsals are open to the public to come and watch the work in progress. The performances will take place on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th February in the Casa de Cultura at 8.00 pm. Tickets for the two performances are €5 and will be available soon from the Box Office. More details will be available nearer the time. In the meantime, if further information is required, please call 96 572 0919.

THANKYOU FROM TAABS We, the members of TAABS (Torevieja Amateur Association of Ballad Singers) would very much like to thank the audiences who during 2012 attended our many concerts (37 in all) and who gave very generously, this helped to raise money for various charities.

We should also like to thank the charities, to name but a few, DEBRA, EHCRC, RBL, AFC, HELP AT HOME, EMAUS, REACH OUT, for inviting us to sing for them, in order to raise funds. It would be our pleasure to sing for each of them again.

In 2012 we were pleased to sing at various themed functions, ie 40's nights etc. We would like to thank the organizers of LA MARINA FESTIVAL, SUNSHINE RADIO, LA ZENIA FUN DAY, INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, LO CRISPEN, LA SIESTA CHURCH, ORIHUELA CATHEDRAL and many many more. It has been an honour to sing for everyone.

As we are about to start 2013 and the bookings are rolling in already, we should like to say if any bar, club, venue or charity would like us to help them raise funds, with our new season program or any special occasions, Easter, St Georges, Valentines, Halloween, Christmas. please contact Cathy on 666180118 as soon as possible because we do get booked very quickly.

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DOLON DROPS IN ON CRESCENDO

Their title of Crescendo International Choir is made manifestly clear when you consider the members currently include, English, Irish, Dutch, German, Welsh, Danish, Swedish, Russian and a Spanish choir leader and accompanist.

Half-way through their weekly rehearsal on January 16th, whilst practising songs for the following day’s concert at the NosmoKing Club, the members must have thought the quest for more male singers was about to be partially satisfied as in walked 2 men – a Spaniard and a Brit. Not to be – unless the Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon and Graham Knight would care to audition for a vacancy? The contingent of 3 included Rosario Martinez of the Concejal de Extranjerias fulfilling a promise to pay an informal visit to become more aware of the activities of the International Community within the Torrevieja area.

Well Senor Dolon, you could be in for a very busy but rewarding time. The ex-pats who have come to share your bountiful Spanish sunshine and hospitality have brought with them a wealth of lifetime experience, expertise and knowledge. We widen our own horizons as we share in a huge diversity of social and educational gatherings – right on your doorstep. What is more, a great many of these groups would desire to encourage more Spanish interest to ensure integration is a two way process. The leader of the choir, Irene Andres would encourage anyone of any nationality to join the choir (especially men). The only requirements are a tuneful voice and a commitment to attend a weekly rehearsal.

The benefits are obvious – improved language skills, a greater understanding and tolerance of cultural differences, enjoyment of all types of music, the making of new friends – the list is endless.

Music is an international language par excellence. The choir meets at El Paraiso (near Carrefour) on a Wednesday morning. For information contact www.crescendo-choir. Pay them a visit, listen to a rehearsal and meet the leaders and members.

The mayor has led the way by his visit. Follow his lead – you may be surprised too!

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MADRID PRESCRIPTION CHARGES

The Council of Ministers has agreed to request the President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, to lodge an appeal against the so-called prescription charge, on the grounds of unconstitutionality, which is charged in the Region of Madrid.

The Vice President, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, explained that the Government understands that applying a one-euro charge to each prescription constitutes the taxing of a National Health System service via the pharmaceutical benefit: "A medical act is being taxed and the conditions under which medication is dispensed are being addressed, which is a matter reserved for the State."

According to the Vice President, this decision involves the Government completing an "exercise in coherence, for the same reasons and using the same instrument as Catalonia". She reiterated that the prescription charge represents a violation of powers that belong to the State as well as a violation of the equality of all citizens.

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HOMELESS HOUSING BOOST AGREED

The Vice President of the Government of Spain, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, has announced the signing of an agreement that will create 5,891 homes, which will be available for a low cost rent to those who have suffered evictions during the financial crisis.

Making use of some of the resale properties currently owned by the Spanish banks, some 33 financial institutions have agreed to be part of the Social Housing scheme, which will provided rented accommodation for between 150 and 400 euro per month, offering a home to those in need, and providing a steady stream of income for the properties which would otherwise be standing vacant and unsold.

The rental agreement, which cannot exceed two years, must not be for more than 30% of the total net income of the family unit.

Although it does go some way to help some of those most in need, the 6,000 properties are something of a drop in the ocean when official figures show that there were 37,092 evictions in the first half of 2012 which was a dramatic increase from 13,930 in the first half of 2008, when which the scheme is set to cover.

The agreement, signed by the Minister of Development, Ana Pastor, the Minister of the Economy, Luis de Guindos, the Health Minister, Ana Mato, and the financial and real estate sector, targets families who have been evicted since January 1, 2008.

Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría actually claimed to have shown “sentiment” in agreeing the scheme, as “it can happen to anyone”, apart from politicians and clearly ignoring the long term homeless who may have been living on the streets since before 2008 and the obvious imbalance of evictions against availability.

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ORIHUELA SPORTS COUNCILLOR RESIGNS

The councillor for Health and Sports in the city of Orihuela, Luis Galiano of the PSOE, has asked the government team to relieve him of his duties, for “personal and family” reasons, to allow him to return to his job at the Rabaloche Health Centre.

The councillor had just completed the process of awarding the new contract for the management of the sports facilities in the city, having saved the tax payer some 400,000 euro.

HEALTHCARE TAX TO INCREASE Following a ruling through the European Court of Justice this week, it now looks likely that the IVA (VAT tax) will have to be raised on a wide range of healthcare related products in Spain, following a complaint from the European Commission that the Spanish Government isn´t charging enough.

Currently, under the Spanish system, all healthcare related purchases are classed in just two categories, those which are exempt from IVA, and those which are charged at a reduced rate of 10%, rather than the standard 21%. However, in a statement posted by the European Court, they have ruled that, “Spain applies a reduced rate to a broader range of goods than provided for”, under current European legislation.

In other words, Spain is not allowed to group so many items together into the reduced rate category, which means that quite a number of products would have to be regarded and subsequently face the 21% tax as per the norm.

However, although accepting that the “ruling is binding”, the Finance Minister, Luis de Guindos, has said that there is no intention to raise the tax straight away, as “it is not immediate”.

The Minister also said that the implementation of the ruling would require a change in the law, a process which would take “many months”. The Minister also clarified that he didn´t believe that the ruling covered medicines and healthcare products for people with disabilities.

The EU law allows a reduced rate of tax to be applied to pharmaceutical products normally used for healthcare, the prevention of diseases and for medical or veterinary treatment, along with medical equipment and apparatuses normally used to alleviate disabilities. The broad range currently applied covers too many products which are not directly covered by this clause, but the Government is now asking for a detailed list of product and service types to which the discounted rate can apply.

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MAKING HER OWN CHOICES

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 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.

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MAKING THE EFFOR T I have spent my retirement years in the same area as both my son and daughter and they’ve been a real support to me since my husband died 8 years ago. My son moved away 2 years ago and my daughter has just announced that she’s going to be moving back to Ireland soon too because of her husband’s job. I don’t want to stop them enjoying their lives, but I’m so worried about being left alone. What shall I do?

Helen, 72 You would be surprised at just how many letters I get from people in exactly the same situation Helen.

The first thing that springs to mind for me is that you need to get out there and meet people rather than sitting at home on your own feeling lonely.

You’re spot on in terms of letting your children live their lives but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll never hear from them again does it? Modern communications make staying in touch easier than ever and I’m sure that both your son and your daughter would be happy to hear from you on a regular basis.

Sure, you could carry on thinking your future is going to be dark and lonely. Wouldn’t it be better though, to see this as an opportunity for you to make new friends and enjoy life for what it is?

Nothing’s going to change unless you get out of the house and start making an effort. Take a look in your local newspapers or even on the internet for details of outings, coffee mornings, clubs and even holidays for single people, like yourself. Once you start filling in time in this way, you’ll wonder how you ever had enough time for your children in the first place!

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Calders Confessions

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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THE CARD PLACE DOES IT AGAIN Proving more popular than ever, the fantastically popular Card Place has taken the area by storm with the opening of a new and huge store at Punta Prima.

Maintaining their mantra of “Quality cards at quality prices” sets the benchmark for the high level of service you can expect from this long established servant of all your gifts and greetings needs.

Originally starting out on the local markets, The Card Place has grown from strength to strength over the last 9 years, and will continue to grow with plans to open even more stores before the end of the year.

Not only can you get your quality cards at quality prices, you can also get your hands on the best selection of gifts, party goods, helium balloons, beach gear… The list is almost endless, but we mustn’t forget the smaller details of a range of “pick-n-mix” that will satisfy the cravings of any seasoned sweet lover.

But, like an Aladdin´s Cave, or Pandora´s Box, there is always more than meets the eye,

more to discover and more to enjoy. Like the internet terminals that are available right through the day, including printers, so you can check your email, book a holiday, chat to your friends, find an on-line bargain or just keep up to date with the news, you can do that at The

Card Place.

With such a great range, you´ll want to stay for a while, not like your cards that you´ll need to send away, but you don´t have to leave for that, your one stop shop for cards and gifts also provide a postal service. Not just for cards, but for any of your daily postal drop offs, you can pop them into The Card Place and be sure your letters are safely on their way.

The new and even larger store opened it’s doors on Saturday, January 19th. The new store will now be right at the front of the Punta Prima shopping centre and with an even larger store – the biggest ever – the choice will be beyond belief. So whether it is a birthday, anniversary or you just want someone to know you care – then the Card Place is the place for you – for that special card or gift.

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DICK WHITTINGTON IN LOS MONTESINOS

The Rojales Pantomime group performed this season’s panto Dick Whittington in Los Montesionos on Friday and Saturday.

This small but dedicated group of around 20 people was amiably helped out in a couple of numbers by girls from the Footwork Dance Studio who added a younger touch to the proceedings.

All the characters were there and played with style by a talented cast which included Tina Sinclair as Dick, Mandy Bartlam as Tommy the Cat, Gina Menzies as Fairy Bowbells, Peter Sinclair as King Rat, Barry Cox as Idle Jack, Sarah the Dame by Lynden Bartlam, Alice by Jaqui and a host of characters played by Cyril Derbyshire. The show was directed by Christine Smith, who was also part of the chorus along with Pam Derbyshire, Fred and Gina Menzies and Gordon Eckersley.

The show flowed very well with the audience booing, hissing, singing, clapping and joining in on command. The children really got into the spirit of pantomime, performed on stage with the cast and if looking at the huge smiles on the faces is a yard mark, really enjoyed the show.

Although they might perform a ‘songs from the shows’ mid-season show, the Pantomime group don’t really expect to be back on stage again until this time next year, with their Snow White panto.

The Rojales Pantomime group’s always looking for others to become involved with their shows, on stage singing, dancing and acting, backstage, front of house and just getting involved in this traditional form of British theatre. If having a giggle with a bunch of like-minded people is your cup of tea over the festive season, they would like you get in touch. More information at www.Rojalespantomime.com.

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CARNIVAL STAR TS IN TORREVIEJA

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ANIMALS BLESSED ON THEIR OWN SPECIAL DAY

In a crowded Municipal Theatre on Saturday, the presentation took place of Torrevieja’s Carnival Queens to start three weeks of celebrations.

Other events include dance nights at the CMO for juniors and seniors, the afternoon carnival on Sunday 3 February at 4.00pm, the main night time Carnival the following Saturday at 10.00pm and the laugh a minute, tongue in cheek, National Drag Queen Competition in the Municipal Theatre on 1 February at 10.00pm.

This year, Torrevieja’s Carnival has been awarded the title of ‘Provincial Tourist Interest’ meaning, in part, that the Costa Blanca Board of Tourism promotes the Torrevieja Carnival at every event they partake in. The crowning and presentation of the Carnival Queens is a major event in the City’s calendar and more than 600 people turned up for the event. After the opening speeches, a dance group gave way to the Junior Queen’s entrance, which this is Carolina Valero, spectacularly adorned with a fantasy called "In a dream garden." Carolina is 12 years old and studying first year at Colegio La Purisima.

Following the presentation of the Junior Queen and a little theatre to entertain it was turn of Torrevieja’s Carnival Queen 2013, to take to the stage. This year’s queen is 28 year old Laura Comparsa, who is cofounder of "Between Friends", has a degree in Business and works in sales a dealership in commercial sales. It was then the turn of each of Torrevieja’s Salt Queens and finalists to take the stage to join both Carnival Queens and for Mayor Eduardo Dolon and other representatives to give each one a sash, crown, flowers and gifts to mark the occasion.

Both Queens plus the winner of the Drag Queen Contest have their own float as part of the parade on the Sunday and Saturday. The afternoon Parade starts from the square beside J. Mullins Pub and runs the length of Ramon Gallud, while the night Carnival follows the same route but in the opposite Direction. Both parades offer a little something different and are well worth the time and effort to enjoy the fiesta for yourself.

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In an event that´s ever increasing in popularity, well over a hundred pet owners took their animals to Torrevieja on Thursday, to receive a blessing as part of the San Antonio de Abad fiesta that takes place every year.

Although January 17th is the actual date in the calendar, it is normal for blessings and mass to take place either the weekend before, or after, in line with the normal religious celebrations.

The Wikipedia reference says that Anthony the Great or Antony the Great (ca. 251–356), also known as Saint Anthony, or 'Anthony of Egypt', Anthony the Abbot, Anthony of the Desert, and Father of All Monks, was a Christian saint from Egypt, a prominent leader among the Desert Fathers. Legend has it that during his period of prayer and fasting in the desert his only companions were the animals.

There was a feast last weekend in La Mata, when a similar turn out took to the streets, although the pigs may well have double checked their diary dates, as if they get it wrong, they would end up slaughtered and eaten, rather than blessed for a long and happy life.

Almost every small species was represented in Torrevieja, with plenty of dogs, big and small; some dressed in traditional Spanish costume, some in their church-going best attire, other with hair brushed and ears washed, ready to receive their blessings. Rabbits, budgies, mice, hamsters and even a cockatoo, all waited in line, before being sprinkled with holy water.

Whatever your own religious belief, it would be impossible to avoid a feeling of emotion that was apparent, as young and old did their bit to ensure the spiritual well being of their small, furry companions, at least for another year, until they venture out once more to celebrate one of the few times that the church welcome all creatures great and small.

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RENAULT’S NEW CAPTUR Renault Captur also boasts the appointments and comfort refinements expected of an MPV, such as a high-up driving position, large boot, modular interior and innovative stowage solutions. The standard Renault Captur will have an equipment specification worthy of that of the next segment up, including hands-free entry, hill start assist and rear parking sensors. Also available will be the new, connected, indash Renault R-Link touchscreen multimedia tablet, plus a system that comprises six loudspeakers, Bluetooth® connectivity, audio-streaming and Arkamys® hi-fi sound.

Renault Captur, the agility and driving enjoyment of a compact hatchback.

The petrol and diesel engines available for the model benefit from the very latest Renault technologies and will return best-in-class fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, starting from as low as 96g/km. Renault Captur will be manufactured at Renault’s Valladolid plant in Spain and will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. No details a yet of price.

BY NICK IRELAND As testified by a record of innovations that dates back to 1898, Renault has never stopped questioning preconceived ideas or challenging conventional automotive thinking, by placing the needs of customers at the heart of each new project.

Last week Renault introduced the ‘Captur’, its first urban crossover, that will stand out from the crowd by delivering the best of three different worlds: The expressive styling and driving position of an SUV; the cabin space and modular interior of an MPV and the agility and driving enjoyment of a compact hatchback.

The combination of its compact dimensions, raised ground clearance, wide wheels and sill guards will enable it to take every aspect of everyday motoring in its stride. Renault Captur will be easy to customise and notably comes with an original two-tone colour scheme which produces an attractive contrast between the roof and pillars and the rest of the bodywork. Despite its compact footprint (4.12m in length), Renault Captur exudes a real sense of interior space. Its colourful cabin is warm and relaxing, and this first impression is reinforced by interior customisation solutions based around a choice of colours and motifs for the different trim features.

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TORREVIEJA’S WINTER PROGRAM ANNOUNCED Luis María Pizana, Torrevieja’s councillor of Culture and vice president of the Municipal Institute of Culture "Joaquin Chapaprieta", presented the cultural program "Winter 2013" last week which offers a total of 155 scheduled activities, among which are music concerts, workshops, plays, lectures, conferences, galas, children's entertainment performances, competitions, exhibitions, plus religious and youth activities.

The program features 51 different participants throughout this quarterly program which covers the months of January, February and March.

The new look program is available in all Torrevieja’s public offices, such as the Town Hall, Tourism offices and Foreign Resident’s Office plus theatres and Box office. A total of 20,000 copies were printed and it consists of a full calendar of cultural and leisure activities.

The total budget invested by the the Municipal Institute of Culture for this quarter is €25,490, a substantial saving of around 70% over this time last year. The councilman of Culture has highlighted the best again of quality programming, with a variety of cultural genres for all audiences, while continuing firmly committed to the promotion of actions and representations of associations and cultural and musical.

Some of the highlights of "Winter 2013" will be the performance of the opera "Nabucco", which features an impressive cast of internationally renowned artists. Although performed in Spanish there is also the play "Shakespeare's Women" by Rafael Alvarez, "El Brujo", a performance by million selling artist Rosa Lopez, a tribute to Irish band U2 and a performance of the musical ‘Cats’, in English.

The last week of March is Easter in 2013 and the Semana Santa processions have be categorized as of, Provincial Tourist Interest. After the success of last week’s sell out New Year’s concert, another highlight is the concert of Mozart’s "Requiem" by Torrevieja’s Symphony Orchestra Ars Aetheria accompanied by the Ricardo Lafuente Municipal Choir in the International Music Auditorium. Starting at the beginning of February we have Torrevieja’s most colourful and fun parades, that of Carnival plus the Drag Queen contest a few days before. The program also includes several local theatre groups, exhibitions and workshops, to certainly offer something for everybody in the ‘Winter 2013’ program.

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A SMILE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE A visit to the dentist always touches a nerve, often in a metaphoric sense, rather than literal, and often because of a fear that most of us seem to harbour, but usually without justification.

However, the good news is that times have changed. Dentists are not to be feared, nor are dental surgeries, as the modern dentist

thrives from within a warm and welcoming environment and with the most modern precision equipment, that as soon as you walk into a modern dentist´s office, you feel comfortable, welcome and your fears are eased.

The Gerhard Nagel clinic at La Zenia is one such place. Having been established on the Costa Blanca since 1997, and one of the first practices in the country to offer high quality cosmetic dentistry, the experience and knowledge of the team behind the surgery has grown since their initial opening, keeping up to date with the most modern practices and equipment, to ensure that they have always maintained the highest standards of dental care available, with the overall aim of looking after your oral wellbeing, whether it be cosmetic or restorative.

Their expertise in building smiles changes lives; quite literally, as they use their artistic approach to fully assess every individual mouth, from every conceivable angle, to ensure that any work carried out fits your own facial features.

The team at Gerhard Nagel speak a host of languages, including English, Spanish and German, which has enabled them to build up a big international clientele. Isabel, will help you arrange an appointment. If anyone has an emergency, the staff will do their utmost to fit you in that day. The clinic has its own laboratory, so work such as repairs to dentures or moulding of teeth, are done very quickly. They also have a panoramic X-ray machine, which enables them to get a very accurate picture of your whole mouth.

The clinic is used to dealing with holiday makers too, and will do fillings and bridges etc. at the drop of a hat. Specialist services,

such as teeth whitening or cosmetic surgery, are also available.

Children are welcome to come for check ups and pain free treatment. The clinic prides itself on prompt service. No more long waits for something you need now.

Even if you have an absolute phobia about visiting the dentist, and just cannot bring yourself to settle down in the chair, your treatment can be carried out with the assistance of a qualified anaesthetist, who will knock you out completely, to enable the dentist to do the necessary work. The anaesthetist will remain present throughout the whole operation. When you come to, you will be ready to go home.

Booking is recommended and the clinic is normally open between 9am to 3pm. For information or to make a booking, phone 966 73 0058 or 607 821 433.

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SIMPLE W AYS TO STAY POSITIVE

By Penny Wing We can’t always control events in our lives but we can control our reactions to these events. Whilst those of us with a more positive outlook on life find it easy to “think” ourselves better, it is often harder for those people who always expect a negative outcome.

The good news is that it is possible to change your way of thinking if you want to, it just takes practice!

Positive Affirmations This is such an easy thing to do; repeating a positive phrase about yourself or a situation can have an amazing effect on how you feel.

Many of my clients have found this hard to believe initially but after doing it for some time they have seen the results.

Decide what it is you want to say about yourself or the situation and then say it every day out loud, preferably in front of a mirror.

If you find this uncomfortable just do it anywhere; it will become easier and more convincing the more you do it.

You can also write the affirmation down on a piece of paper and carry it around with you during the day and refer to it regularly.

When you notice a change in how you feel, change the affirmation if you need to.

Keep affirmations short and simple and always use only positive words e.g., “I am in good health” is more effective than “I don’t want to be ill, please keep me healthy”; – use words that suit you and reflect what you want. Say the affirmation as if you have those qualities or things now.

Positive Visualisation The more you worry about something the worse it appears, you avoid dealing with it and the fear and anxiety surrounding it becomes bigger. One way to deal with this negative energy is to imagine or mentally “see” a positive result.

Start by sitting quietly where you won’t be disturbed and visualise yourself dealing with the situation in a calm manner and with a

successful outcome. Really try to create as detailed a scene as possible e.g. if you need to sell your house start to visualise someone coming to view it, making you an offer, going to the notary together, signing the paperwork and so on.

Realistic Goals Why do we push ourselves so hard? There is only so much we can do in one day. Rather than set yourself 20 things to do and feel upset when you don’t do them all, reduce the number of things to 10 and when you have done them all “pat yourself on the back” and acknowledge what you have achieved. Don’t rush from one task to another, sit still for 5 minutes, close your eyes and concentrate on this positive feeling before moving onto the next job.

Regularly find time in between jobs to congratulate yourself and feel positive about yourself.

Past mistakes We always seem to be able to remember the mistakes we have made in the past more easily than the achievements or successes.

This can be one of the most challenging thought processes to change…but you can!

Firstly, you need to accept that the past is past and you cannot change it. When you think back to a mistake you have made, take time to sit down and write down all the things you learnt from it. Ask yourself would you do the same thing again and invariably the answer will be no; you will then be able to acknowledge that even though it may have been hard at the time you have learnt a valuable lesson and are now more than able to cope with difficult situations.

Turn negative into positive!

Penny is a qualified Diana Cooper Angel & Spiritual Master Teacher, Usui /Angelic Reiki Master Teacher & holistic therapist. If you would like any information on her Angel & Spiritual workshops please contact her on 680 25 6266 or email via her website: www.pennywing.com

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MADRID CROWNED LADIES RUGBY CHAMPIONS preparation of the 2014 World Cup qualifying.

Meanwhile, at the new Pinatar arena on Friday afternoon the England women’s u 23 football squad beat the Russian Ladies side 2-1 in a mid season friendly. Hunnigan and Christiansen got the England goals. Both sides are taking in a winter training camp in La Manga.

BY EVA TEJEDOR

Last Sunday Madrid took revenge against Catalonia in one of the tightest finals of Ladies Regional Championship winning 14-12. The Madrid took the title of champions for the fourth time in its history.

The cream of Spanish women's rugby was in Torrevieja last weekend at the Nelson Mandela Stadium Sports. Hosted by the Department of Sports and wonderfully organized by the Torrevieja Tigers Rugby club, it was also an opportunity for selectors to look upon the event as a showcase trial, from which they have picked a Spanish Squad to try and qualify for the World Championships.

Seven autonomous regions sent their squads to compete but only three teams ever looked like winning, and in the end they took the three top positions: Madrid, Catalonia followed by Galicia who easily won the match for third and fourth place against the Basque Country with Valencia fifth, Andalusia sixth and Castilla y León in seventh place. The trophies were presented to the competing captains by the Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, the Provincial Deputy of Tourism, Joaquin Albaladejo, the Councillor for Sports,

Luis Maria Pizana and President of the Rugby Federation of Valencia, Ignacio Davila.

Over the history of this autonomic competition, Catalonia continues to dominate the list of winners with eight titles, followed by the Basque Country, with six, and then Madrid, who added to their tally with this fourth trophy. The tournament also served as a precedent to the Women's Division of Honour, which will begin on January 27. Before the start of the women's league, the Spanish team will play their third match against Ireland on January 20, in

England Women’s Football Team beat Russia 2-1 in Pinatar

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RETAIL SALES CAP A TOUGH WEEK ON THE UK HIGH STREET Market Commentary 18th January 2013 U.K. retail sales unexpectedly fell in December as consumer uncertainty extended into the key Christmas trading season for British stores.

Sales including fuel declined 0.1 percent from November, when they stagnated, the Office for National Statistics said today in London.

Household goods fell the most in almost three years. From a year earlier, total sales rose 0.3 percent.

The data underscores the weakness of Britain’s high streets in a week that saw HMV Group Plc, Britain’s biggest seller of CDs and DVDs, and movie rental chain Blockbuster Entertainment Ltd. enter administration. GfK NOP’s measure of consumer confidence fell in December as the UK economy struggled to recover from a recession, and some of Britain’s biggest utilities have raised electricity and gas prices, squeezing households.

Right now, it’s very hard to see what’s going to be driving UK consumer activity significantly, it may well be that as things begin to improve a little bit and you get stronger consumer activity in the second half. But U.K. growth prospects remain fairly limited so it’s not going to be a return to a normal growth pattern soon.

Excluding December 2010, when cold weather curbed consumer spending, the annual increase in retail sales last month was the weakest for a December since 1998, the statistics office said. Sales of household goods dropped 3 percent in December from November, the most since January 2010. Food sales fell 0.3 percent, while clothes and shoes rose 0.7 percent. Excluding fuel, retail sales dropped 0.3 percent in December from the previous month and were up 1.1 percent from a year earlier. Today’s report also showed the continued growth of

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ANOTHER RECORD TOTAL FOR POPPY APPEAL

Eddie Hefferman MBE, Overseas Trustee, Robin Hargrave, District Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator, Jean Chattey, District Treasurer and Chris Wyatt, District Chairman

Internet shopping. Online accounted for 10.6 percent of all retail sales in December compared with 9.4 percent a year earlier, according to the ONS. Britons spent an average of 830 million pounds a week online in December, up from 719 million pounds in December 2011.

The Bank of England left its target for bond purchases at 375 billion pounds last week. It will have new economic and inflation forecasts at its next policy meeting in February to guide its decision. U.K. consumers may remain under pressure this year. Inflation held at 2.7 percent last month, above the Bank of England’s 2 percent target and outpacing wage growth.

Japanese authorities continue to play a dangerous game with the markets in attempting to weaken the yen. The speed of any decline is very important - slowly does it is best - and the markets were expecting Japan to announce that the recent falls were enough for now. However, overnight Japan reconfirmed its preference for a weaker yen, with levels of 100 against the Dollar the long term target. It remains a good trade to consider, especially against the Euro.

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The Royal British Legion in Spain held their Annual Conference in Alicante at the weekend.

Members attending heard the District Chairman, Chris Wyatt, say “I am amazed and truly overwhelmed at the response to the Poppy Appeal for 2012. I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart, all those who have contributed to the fantastic total of €171,376.88. (making an increase of 28% over the money raised in 2011 ) Not just in terms of cash, but all those unsung volunteers who have given so freely of their time to go out to airports, shopping malls, bars etc throughout the year in order that The Royal British Legion in Spain can help our Beneficiaries.”

Robin Hargrave, the District Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator, said “We must remember too, that every centimo we receive is used towards the welfare of serving and ex service men and women and their families who find themselves in great need” As our veterans can now be as young as 18, the Legion is there to support them for the rest of their life. Spending as it did last year, £250,000 every day, shows our total commitment to those who have served their country but may need our help in the future.

To find out more about The Royal British Legion, please go to our website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spain-north or email secretary.rbl.dns@gmail.com Peggy Wyatt District Public Relations Officer Publicrelations.rbl.dns@gmail.com

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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.

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LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ 1. Which famous crime fighter shares his name with a city in Turkey?

2. Which flamboyant Russian terpsichorean leapt into the spotlight after his defection to the west in June 1961?

3. The 'Flying Fox' is which kind of animal? a. Squirrel, b. Monkey, c. bat 4. The Northern Lights are called Aurora Borealis. What are the Southern Lights called?

5. Which European sea takes its name from a very famous air disaster?

6. A famous roadster and the name of a former Soviet intelligence and counter-intelligence agency.

7. Who played King Arthur and Guinevere in each of the following films? a. First Knight (1995), b. King Arthur (2004), c. Camelot (1967 film version of the musical) 8. Which fruit, also known as the 'alligator pear', takes it's name from a native word for testicle?

9. Lands reclaimed from the sea in Holland are called what?

10. What was the capital sounding name of the racehorse that lost its head in the film The Godfather?

11. The Vikings believed the Northern Lights were caused by the flashing spears and armour of Odin's foster daughters as they rode out to collect slain warriors. What were these women called?

12. Seven men have won all four Grand Slam singles titles during their tennis playing career. The first four were Fred Perry, Don Budge, Rod Laver and Roy Emerson. Who were the last three?

13. What is another name for spider silk? Eight letters 14. Which four ships were directly involved in the tragic 'Battle of the Denmark Strait' in the early hours of 24 May 1941? One point for each correct answer.

15. Which Sir first established a secret service in England in 1569?

1. Batman, 2. Rudolf Nureyev, 3. c. Bat, 4. Aurora Australis, 5.

The Icarian Sea (From Icarus), 6. MGB, 7. a. Sean Connery and Julia Ormond, b. Clive Owen and Keira Knightly, c. Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave. 8. Avocado, 9. Polders. 'God created the world but the Dutch created Holland' 10.

Khartoum. 11. Valkyries. 12. Andre Agassi, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. 13. Gossamer. 14. Bismark, Hood, Prince of Wales and Prinz Eugen.

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DISCOVER THE REAL SPAIN AT LA HERRADURA RESTAURANTE

The Leader Newspaper is delighted to invite you to a number of outstanding shows that are being held later this month at the renowned La Herradura Restaurant in Los Montesinos.

The restaurant is nominated by the Trip Adviser holiday website as one of the very best restaurants on the Costa Blanca.

La Herradura is a restaurant that is swamped in history dating back over 130 years to the early 1880’s. Today it is a tourist attraction as well as an excellent restaurant because it is considered the oldest and best preserved building in the town of Los Montesinos.

What makes this restaurant unique and extremely popular are a number of features that, over the years, have attracted well know personalities such as Arthur Millar, Sheila O'Flanagan, Jo Creswell, Duarte Pinto Coelho and the bullfighter Jesulín

Ubrique, El Juli, at the time that he was at the peak of his fame.

The restaurant has also prepared meals for footballer Fernando Torres and the former National Football team manager Camacho. All have been drawn by the fantastic food, ambience and history.

La Herradura is a typical Spanish restaurant offering the very best in Spanish cuisine using only fresh products in the province of Alicante.

Besides its good food and excellent service, The Leader has chosen La Herrudura because of the unique and fabulous live shows that it regularly provides. The ambience of the restaurant creates an the atmosphere that makes you feel as if you have been transferred back to 1880 as you immerse yourself in a building that comes to life with a history of it’s own.

See the many different rooms in the restaurant which are all now open to the public, each of which provides an insight into how Spanish families lived over 100 years ago. There is a bodega cellar where you can smell the wood, grapes, wine and times gone by. Private rooms which are perfect for family, There is an Andalusian patio that speaks of the influence of Andalusia culture in our area in 1880 where Canovas Del Castillo, President of the First Republic in Spain, stayed. It is for this reason that The Leader would like to invite you to become a part of the history of this wonderful country, which has captivated us all.

The days that are especially organised to reflect on the various cultures’.

January 24 (Thursday) Experience a Flamenco night, different from anything you’ve ever seen. We will have a flamenco group featuring two gui-

tarists, two singers and two dancers.

January 25 (Friday) Latin night with the Cuban band "Chocolate Son". We will bring the hot rhythms of: Salsa, Merengue, etc that will make us awaken in our chairs with the rhythm in our bodies.

January 26 (Saturday) Flamenco Night with a special surprise performance that will make you feel the real Andalusian flamenco running through your veins.

The Leader Newspaper would like to invite you to become involved in this unforgettable experience that will have everyone talking. Reservations are highly recommended. Tel 96 672 10 78 or email: gerencia@restaurantelaherradura.com See main ad on back page.

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A NEW EXITE “D.J”!

It may well be the middle of the transfer window in the world of English football, with players moving around from club-to-club. Local radio on the Costa Blanca over the past few weeks has also seen a movement of some of their big players too!

EXITE Radio are delighted to announce that Darren James has signed on their dotted line and will make his debut – following the usual medical checks which, for a radio presenter means testing for a 100% level of insanity – for the biggest and brightest first team on the airwaves at the end of January.

Darren will take over the 11am to 2pm slot on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a brand new show called “Around Midday” and will also be waking you up in the best possible way with “Saturday Breakfast” from 9am ‘til Midday!

Darren told The Leader: “It’s a real pleasure to be able to continue my love of broadcasting working with one of the most established radio stations in the area. I always enjoyed working at these time slots in the past and I’m looking forward to being able to catch up with some of the old listeners again!” Darren is one of those presenters who thrives on the interaction from listeners and he promises to continue with that when he sits behind the microphone in the recently refurbished and modernised EXITE Radio studios. “Whether it’s through competitions, requests and comments on the daily news, I want the listeners to drive the show.

Radio, and local radio in particular, is a very personal medium.

Keeping the listener entertained and informed and involved has always been my aim”, continued Darren, “I’m very happy to have been given this new chance by EXITE Radio!”

Darren James has been living in Spain for almost 24 years and has been part of the entertainment scene for almost all that time! One of the Costa Blanca’s first ex-pat quizmasters – which he still presents on three nights a week – Darren got into local radio in January 2004 with one of the first stations in the area based on La Marina.

He’s been a regular voice on the airwaves almost non-stop ever since and has become well-known and popular amongst his large following which are most certainly now going to tune to EXITE! Darren also told The Leader that he’ll continue to bring his sometimes saucy “Carry On” comments and opinions alongside a style of music to EXITE with a mix of what he calls “old and new Radio 2”, and featuring his notorious prize competitions such as the Mystery Voice, Mystery Singers and Beat The TV Theme Intro.

“Listeners like to be teased and taking part and I’ll certainly be doing that across all the shows”, he said.

“Around Midday” with Darren James begins on Tuesday 29th January – which coincidentally is his 52nd birthday – and the first “Saturday Breakfast” is the following Saturday, 2nd February!

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GETTING HEALTHY WITH EXITE RADIO

We have now well and truly worked our way over the New Year resolution hurdles and settled back into our old routines, so now might be a good time to think about getting fit and healthy seriously.

This week, Exite Radio will be leading the way in offering you a choice of lifestyle changes that will mean a brighter and healthier future, not just for a couple of weeks, but forever.

On Wednesday at 10:00, Mark Nolan will be joined by a professional personal trainer and fitness instructor, Lisa, who offers a range of classes and options across Cabo Roig through to Quesada, from Pilates to boot camps and everything in between. Lisa will also be joining Mark on a regular basis, answering your health and fitness related questions, as well as giving us all good advice for life.

Then on Thursday, we´re all going to Zumba, or at least Zumba is coming to us, as a well known Zumba instructor who runs the classes know as Zumba with Lisa, will also be joining Mark at 10:00.

Clearly, the name Lisa may well become synonymous with fitness, but they are actually two very different people.

We will learn about the mind and the body and how the smallest change can make the biggest difference, so if you are looking at self improvement, however big or small, or just for having fun getting fit, then there will be something for everyone.

Join Mark Nolan with Lisa and

Lisa on Exite Radio, on 89.2fm on the Orihuela Costa, 93.1fm on the Costa Blanca and Torrevieja, or listen vie the internet on the website www.exiteradio.com and start to get fitter for summer and beyond.

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G&S SOCIETY CHANGES The Gilbert and Sullivan Society are considering the possibility of widening their repertoire to include modern musicals, light comic operettas and other musical shows.

They would be very pleased to hear from any of our readers who may wish to join them to be involved in this broader spectrum of musical theatre, whether performing or in some other capacity.

Rehearsals are held at Bar/Restaurant Lo Marabu, Lemon Tree Road, Dona Pepa on Fridays 5:30 to 8:00 pm, so if you would like to be a part of this very friendly, social, musical society please get in touch with the Chairman, Sue Woodward-Prior on 966784108, email suzywoodward@gmail.com

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DI-DE DI, NOT TODAY NO Campoverde Theatre Group is very busy rehearsing for their March production of Di-de-Di, their take on the popular television series Hi-de-Hi. Set in 1959 the height of the holiday camp era, you will find all the will known characters, all very much aged and now catering to mature campers who come on the Pensioner Specials.

Ted is still doing his scams, Spike is still the ineffectual fool, Jeffrey is still embarrassed by his position and still being chased

by Gladys and Peggy is still hoping her big chance will come before she draws her pension.

The production remembers the excellent colourful shows which were the hallmark of the holiday camps of the fifties, with songs that will have you singing long after you have left the theatre. The show has some thing for everybody, excellent songs from the late fifties, colourful costumes, well known characters and story lines running through the show. It promises to be an unmissable production.

The show will be staged at San Miguel Casa de Cultura on Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March. Tickets available from Colin on 96 677 4127.

Monday, 21st January, 2013

CANTABILE FEMALE VOICE CHOIR Cantabile Female Voice Choir commenced rehearsals at La Siesta Church on Friday afternoon 11th January in preparation for three spring concerts commencing in April.

If you like to sing and want to join a friendly choir, contact M.D. Jennifer on 966 796 866, e-mail jen-morton@hotmail.co.uk or Chairperson Phyl on 965 977 457 or view the website www.cantabilesingers.es.

CAR TAGENA’S BEETHOVEN CYCLE A programme of four Beethoven concerts will begin in 24 January at the Cartagena Auditorium "El Batel” under the baton of their young Director of Music Virginia Martínez.

The Symphonic Orchestra of the Región de Murcia will be performing four concerts from Sinfonía nº 8 to Sinfonía nº 1. Tickets cost 14, 12 or 8 euros but entry to the full cycle of all four concerts can be purchased at a discounted rate of 40, 34 or 24 euros.

Tickets are available from the El Batel Auditorium (Tel: 968 12 38 27) or from www.ticketmaster.es.

CONCERT 1- CARTAGENA - Thursday 24 JANUARY 2013 CONCERT 2- CARTAGENA - Wednesday 6 FEBRUARY 2013 CONCERT 3- CARTAGENA - Thursday 4 APRIL 2013 CONCERT 4- CARTAGENA - Wednesday 22 MAY 2013

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. Gill and Stuart Orrett are given a chance to sample life in Perth. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Devon, London and Lincolnshire. (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. Officers confront a car dealership that sold a dangerous vehicle. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. A retired widow who unwittingly employed a rogue workman. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Searching for antiques in Hungerford, Berkshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. A teenage patient is particularly anxious her mother does not know she is pregnant. (T) 3.15 Father Brown. The clergyman investigates the mysterious deaths of two nuns. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country.

Alistair Appleton searches for properties in Lincolnshire. (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. James Lewis and James Braxton begin a new cross-country journey. (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. Stories of interest to the region; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Tanya is fed up of having Kirsty so close and confronts her in a bid to get her out of Walford once and for all. Dot learns she may be taken to court for Cora’s unpaid rent. (T) 9.30 Immigration Undercover — Panorama. Paul Kenyon goes undercover and reports on the gangs that operate an illegal travel network which enables foreign migrants to be smuggled in — and out — of Britain. (T) 10.00 Miranda. As Gary prepares for the grand reopening of the restaurant, Miranda realises she is more attracted to him than ever, so Stevie advises her to tell him exactly how she feels. (T) 10.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Agnes resorts to the internet to find a date for Valentine’s Day, Dermot tries to prove to Maria that he can still be romantic and Grandad becomes addicted to Viagra. (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. (R) (T) 12.05 Blandings. David Walliams guest stars as Connie’s new personal secretary. (R) (T) 12.35 The Graham Norton Show. With Denzel Washington, Nicholas Hoult and Bill Bailey. (R) (T) 1.25 The Celebrity Apprentice USA. The celebrities manage publicity for country singers Luke Bryan and Emily West. (T) 2.50 Weatherview. (T) 2.55 BBC News. 2.55 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. 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 7.00 Close. 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.50 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) (T) 10.35 Sign Zone: Return to Forgotten Britain. (R) (T) 11.35 Click. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Live Bowls. The World Indoor Championships. (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel 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 embarks on the first leg of a journey from Stirling to John O’Groats, learning about a Scottish hero and visiting a Highland Games. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The death of Constance Harrington sheds light on a notorious 20th-century scandal, and investigators in the case of David Granger discover a family mystery. (R) (T) 9.00 University Challenge. The second round continues, with University College London taking on Jesus College, Oxford, for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. (T) 9.30 The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. New series. Famous faces enter the Great British Bake Off tent as part of Comic Relief, beginning with stand-ups Jo Brand and Stephen K Amos and comedy duo Watson and Oliver. (T) 10.30 Jaguars Born Free: Natural World Special. Documentary about three orphaned jaguar cubs discovered in a Brazilian forest that are trained by a family to climb trees, swim and hunt so they can be released into the wild. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Locomotion: Dan Snow’s History of Railways. (R) (T) 1.20 American Football: NFL Play-Offs. (T) 2.20 Bowls. (T) 3.20 Sign Zone: Film 2013.

Reviews of Django Unchained and The Sessions. (R) (T) 3.50 Sign Zone: Countryfile. (R) (T) 4.45 Close. 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With Denzel Washington. (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. Celebrity interviews and topical studio discussion. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather.

(T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. David Dickinson and the team visit Lancaster, Lancashire.

(T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. New series. With guests Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley. (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben

Host Ben Shephard

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 sneaks into Dom’s office and finds the client list, but inadvertently reveals to him that she has the files, while Vanessa encourages Moira to keep seeing Cain. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. It is the morning of the wedding and Tyrone starts to panic as he waits at the church, fearing Kirsty has discovered all.

Gail helps Nick out at the Bistro and Faye feigns illness. (T) 9.00 Cornwall with Caroline Quentin. The actress experiences life on a cider farm, catches up with ice-cream maker Toby Roskilly and meets the guardian to one of Cornwall’s oldest country estates. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Kirsty and Tyrone return home to discuss their future, Lewis asks Gail to move to Naples with him, and Anna is horrified to discover that Faye has gone to meet a man.

(T) 10.00 Lewis. Part one of two. The detective investigates a possible link between the disappearance of a senior police officer and the discovery of a recently embalmed body. With Lucy Speed.

(T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 Les Miserables Movie Special. An in-depth look at the creation of the film version of the stage musical, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with the cast and coverage of the premiere. (R) (T) 12.35 Monk. A TV lotto announcer is murdered. (R) (T) 1.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

Guests air their differences. (R) (T) 4.55 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

Monday, 21st January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Comedienne & broadcaster Ruby Wax is with Simon Baldock 18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – A view of more people, places and events from around the region.

19.00 Let's Talk – An interview with husband and wife duo Peter and Fiona Day. 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

Guests air their differences. (R) (T) 5.45 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service.

CHANNEL 4 6.55 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.00 The Treacle People. (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) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier.

(R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss USA. (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) 1.30 Food Unwrapped. (R) (T) 2.00 FILM: Gun Fury (1953).

Western, starring 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. Ben Turner invites fellow hoteliers to Taylor’s Farm Retreat in Surrey, where they enjoy a trip in a horse-drawn carriage, and visit one of Europe’s biggest pole-dancing studios. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. 7.00 The Simpsons. Marge is mugged at the supermarket and develops a fear of venturing outdoors — until she starts building up her muscles using Homer’s old weights.

(R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Esther decides the time is right to put her heart-breaking plan into motion, but the Osbornes remain blissfully ignorant of their grand-daughter’s plight. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. With some people believing the role of the godparent has been devalued in modern Britain, members of the public talk about its relevance in an increasingly secular society. (T) 9.00 Secrets of Your Supermarket Shop: Channel 4 Dispatches. As fruit and veg prices soar, Tazeen Ahmad investigates the rise of supermarket convenience stores and asks whether market stalls and local shops provide better value for money. (T) 9.30 Wild Things. New series. Garden designer Chris Myers investigates the ways in which plants offer an understanding of changing British wildlife, examining what grows where and why. (T) 10.00 Embarrassing Fat Bodies. The doctors reveal how being overweight can affect toilet habits, meeting patients including a diabetic suffering from diarrhoea and a woman who needs a portable loo in her bedroom. (T) 11.00 What Happens in Kavos.

The lives of British workers at the resort, many of whom do just as much partying and drinking as the holiday-makers who visit each summer. Last in the series. (T) 12.05 One Born Every Minute. (R) (T) 1.10 Random Acts. (T) 1.15 The Shooting Gallery.

(T) 1.45 Supersize vs Superskinny. (R) (T) 2.40 Scandal. (T) 3.25 The Promise. (R) (T) 4.50 How to Look Good Naked. (R) (T) 5.45 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.40 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) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.15 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) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 All-New Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime.

(T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Finding a Family (2011). Premiere. Fact-based drama, starring Jared Abrahamson. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Rhys vows to try to win Vanessa back, while she decides to use some natural alternatives to induce her labour. Karl is reassured Carmel’s interest in him is purely platonic. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Tensions reach breaking point as Kyle refuses to confess that he was the kidnapper, while Sasha follows Natalie’s advice and tells Casey she might be pregnant. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Cowboy Builders. Melinda Messenger and Dominic Littlewood help a family from Bolton whose bungalow extension went wrong after the builder left the job unfinished; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 The All New Gadget Show.

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 Botched Up Bodies. Part two of two. Surgeons work to rectify the results of cosmetic procedures, including a woman left with 10lb of excess skin after having a gastric band fitted and losing 15st. (T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.00 Benidorm ER. (R) (T) 2.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 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. A family samples life in Melbourne, Australia. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Liverpool, London and Sunderland. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. Officers confront a jewellery shop owner and a removal company. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap.

Two former soldiers who unwittingly employed a rogue workman.

(T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Antiques enthusiasts attend a fair in Swinderby, Lincolnshire. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Rob investigates an attack and a break-in. (T) 3.15 Father Brown. The priest joins the search for a girl believed to be radioactive. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. A Canadian couple search for a country home. (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. James Braxton and James Lewis travel around Oxfordshire. (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. Max has finally got everything he wanted and can settle down with his family — but when Tanya continues to ask questions about Kirsty, things get awkward; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Holby City. Part two of two. Jac is guilt-ridden after last night’s events and wants to put it all behind her — but keeping the truth from Jonny is easier said than done. (T) 10.00 Death in Paradise. British DI Richard Poole and his team of Caribbean cops investigate when a body is discovered in the pool of a cosmetic surgery clinic. Cherie Lunghi and James Fleet guest star. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 Allotment Wars. Documentary revealing the dirty tricks played by rival gardeners across the UK, with ransacked sheds, stolen vegetables and plot sabotage all par for the course. (T)

Allotments are seeing somewhat of a resurgence 12.30 FILM: Greenfingers (2000). Fact-based comedy drama, starring Helen Mirren and Clive Owen. (T) 1.55 Weatherview. (T) 2.00 BBC News. 2.00 Newsday. 2.30 ABC World News with

Diane Sawyer. 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 7.00 Close. 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.50 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: You’ve Been Scammed. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (T) 12.00 BBC News.

(T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Live Bowls. The World Indoor Championships. (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel visits Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, where a Martinware bird, a rare ring and a collection of royal letters, invitations and sketches are among the experts’ finds. (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 Dundee to Aberdeen, learning how Queen Victoria used to hide from her subjects and discovers why some factory workers went deaf. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The team explores whether Robert Mead, who died in Thailand, had any relatives in the UK, and a man learns more about his grandfather’s role in the First World War. (R) (T) 9.00 The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. Warwick Davis, Duncan Bannatyne, Simon Reeve and Andy Akinwolere enter the tent, with one of the contestants making the smallest cake ever seen on Bake Off. (T) 10.00 Locomotion: Dan Snow’s History of Railways. The historian and broadcaster examines the impact of the arrival of the railway to London in the late 1830s, marking the start of a truly national network. (T) 11.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme. The comedienne is joined by Noel Edmonds, who is grilled on the intricacies of Deal or No Deal, and magician Pete Firman demonstrates a few tricks. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here. (R) (T) 1.20 Bowls. (T) 2.20 Sign Zone: The Battle for Malta. (R) (T) 3.20 Sign Zone: Nature’s Weirdest Events. (R) (T) 4.20 Close. 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.

Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Bangor, north Wales. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With June Whitfield and Myleene Klass.

(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. Hour-long episode. Debbie strikes a deal with Dom to stop him taking things further, while Rachel panics about bringing Archie home from hospital and makes a run toward the exit. (T) 9.00 Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Pantomime Special. Panto stars Denise Welch and David Hasselhoff, Cheryl Fergison and Tim Vine, and John Partridge and Alison Hammond play for charity and one lucky viewer. Chris Tarrant hosts. (R) (T) 10.00 Great Houses with Julian Fellowes. Part one of two. The Downton Abbey creator explores the history of stately homes Burghley House and Goodwood House through the lives of those who owned them and their servants. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 River Monsters. Jeremy Wade visits the

Parana River in Argentina to search for the ‘river dog’, a deadly creature armed with a razorsharp blade tipped with tissue-destroying venom. (R) (T) 12.35 The Cube. A confident contestant hopes his pre-show training pays off. (R) (T) 1.30 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming.

4.00 Loose Women. Topical debate from a female perspective.

(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) 8.05 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss USA. (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) 1.30 Food Unwrapped. (R) (T) 2.00 FILM: Carry On Sergeant (1958). Comedy, starring William Hartnell. (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. The contest moves to the G! Boutique in Southsea, Hampshire. The guests are pleasantly surprised by the upmarket decor, but two competitors search for faults. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Tribute band manager Paul Wood hosts the second dinner party in Sheffield, hoping his 1920s-themed entertainment will win him the £1,000 prize. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer takes Ned Flanders’ advice and starts praying regularly, hoping God will lend a sympathetic ear and make it possible for him to buy a better home. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Esther’s plot to end her suffering fails, but when the Osbornes realise what she has done, they rush her to hospital. Meanwhile, Dr Browning tries to salvage his career. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. With some people believing the role of the godparent has been devalued in modern Britain, members of the public talk about its relevance in an increasingly secular society. (T) 9.00 Supersize vs Superskinny. An overweight baker swaps diets with a skinny fashion manager, Emma Woolf investigates eating disorders among men and Christian Jessen presents more reports from McAllen, Texas. (T) 10.00 The Undateables. An amateur poet goes on a blind date, a man with albinism seeks a partner and an artist plucks up the courage to ask a girl out after meeting her at a disco. (T) 11.00 Utopia. Ian and Becky face reality of life on the run, while Dugdale is drawn deeper into a plot that threatens to have fatal consequences., starring Nathan Stewart-Jarrett. (T)

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12.10 8 Out of 10 Cats. (R) (T) 1.10 Random Acts. (T) 1.15 European Poker Tour. (T) 2.15 Sailing: America’s Cup Discovered. (T) 2.40 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T) 3.10 Beach Volleyball. (R) (T) 4.05 FILM: Mad Hot Ballroom (2005).

Documentary following a dancing contest between New York schoolchildren. (T) 5.55 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.50 Quick Bakes 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) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.15 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) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 All-New Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime.

(T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Mary Higgins Clark’s Moonlight Becomes You (1998). Mystery thriller, starring Donna Mills. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Aidan rejects Chris’s attempt to help him, Connor has a surprise for Toadie at his stag party and Elaine encourages Rhys to give Vanessa a genuine sign of his commitment. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Casey asks Sasha to take a test and promises to stand by her and their child if she is pregnant, Jett finds out that John is moving back in and Leah breaks up with Jamie. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Monkey Life. Behind the scenes at Monkey World rescue centre in Dorset. Alison Cronin retrieves a squirrel monkey that has spent 20 years living alone in a cage in Essex; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 8.30 Highland Emergency. A sailor with a broken ankle is rescued from a yacht off the island of Iona, . (R) (T) 9.00 New Benidorm ER. A Belfast grandmother is put into an induced coma after collapsing in her hotel room and a toddler from Swansea is brought in with severe breathing difficulties; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Body of Proof. A lorry driver discovers a corpse late one night in a desolate truck stop and it turns out that the victim was an undercover detective. Crime drama, starring Dana Delany. (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 Botched Up Bodies. (R) (T) 2.00 SuperCasino.

4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Tuesday, 22nd January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon Baldock interviews actress Sheila Hancock 18.05 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions – Thinking of cashing in your UK pension?

18.30 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures – continues with the lads climbing and abseiling near Benidorm.

19.00 Spanish Eye – Eva Ford meets world renowned spiritualist Sandra Mitchell 19.30 The Barcelona Boat Show is one of Europe´s biggest and best nautical exhibitions.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. The Kennedys from York sample life in Australia.

(T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in London, Co Durham and Kent. (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. The officers go on the hunt for more than £40,000 of unpaid rent. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland and his team head to Salford, Greater Manchester. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. The team heads to Ardingly in Sussex. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. A patient’s request embarrasses Jas. (T) 3.15 Father Brown. The priest investigates a murder at the Kembleford charity treasure hunt. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. A home in the Cotswolds. (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. James Braxton and James Lewis head toward Jersey. (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) 7.55 Party Political Broadcast. By the Conservative Party. (R) (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. Matt Allwright finds out about the precautions taken when food is imported into Britain and Chris Hollins meets an Exeter woman struck down by E-coli after eating a bought sandwich. (T) 10.00 Africa. David Attenborough describes the wildlife spectacles of southern Africa, as butterflies perform a mating dance, green turtles are born and sharks gather around a dead whale.

leg encounters. (T) 12.50 Film 2013. Steven Spielberg talks about his latest movie Lincoln. (T) 1.25 FILM: Cabaret (1972).

Oscar-winning musical, starring Liza Minnelli. (T) 3.25 Weatherview. (T) 3.30 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 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.45 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) (T) 11.00 Sign Zone: You’ve Been Scammed.

(R) (T) 11.30 See Hear. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Lifeline. (T) 2.10 Live Bowls. The World Indoor Championships. (T) 6.10 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel takes the programme to Blackpool, where his finds include a medal awarded for selling vacuum cleaners in the 1930s and a rose-patterned Staffordshire mug. (R) (T) 6.55 Party Political Broadcast. By the Conservative Party. (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 journeys from Dufftown to Aviemore, learning how Victorian whisky trains were raided by robbers and travelling along one of Scotland’s most impressive viaducts. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The probate detectives tackle one of their biggest ever cases when they search for the inheritors of Daisy Wingrove’s estate — and two managers compete to find the heirs first. (R) (T) 9.00 The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. Ellie Simmonds, Kirsty Wark, Julia Bradbury and Bob Mortimer compete, preparing scones, chocolate eclairs and a novelty cake. Mel Giedroyc presents. (T) 10.00 Funny Business. Eddie Izzard, David Baddiel, Rhod Gilbert and Jo Brand talk about the business side of stand-up comedy, focusing on the managers and agents who help stars earn millions. (T) 11.00 The Culture Show. Director Kathryn Bigelow talks about her new film Zero Dark Thirty, and Andrew Graham-Dixon previews an exhibition of Edouard Manet’s portraits at the Royal Academy of Arts. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Tankies: Tank Heroes of WWII. (R) (T) 1.20 Bowls. (T) 2.20 Sign Zone: Dara O Briain’s Science Club. (R) (T) 3.20 Sign Zone: Nature’s Weirdest Events. (R) (T) 4.20 Sign Zone: See Hear. (R) (T) 4.50 Close. 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.

Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. A charm bracelet and a Faberge egg are valued in Nottinghamshire. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show.

With guests Clare Balding and Liz McClarnon. (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 A Question of Sport. With Paralympic swimming and cycling champion Sarah Storey, football pundit Mark Lawrenson, former rugby winger Martin Offiah and Formula One driver Paul di Resta. (T) 12.05 The League Cup Show. A review of the semi-final second-

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) 7.25 Party Political Broadcast. By the Welsh Conservative Party. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Coronation Street. Kirsty loses her balance after lashing out and falls down the stairs. She decides to use the accident to her advantage — leaving Tyrone horrified when the police arrive.

(T) 8.30 The National Television Awards 2013. The biggest names on the small screen gather at the O2 in London for the annual ceremony celebrating the best of British TV over the past 12 months. Dermot O’Leary hosts. (T)

11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald. Part one of two. The broadcaster ventures inside Indiana State Prison, meeting 12 condemned men awaiting execution and some of the other inmates in the maximum security facility. (R) (T) 12.35 Safari Vet School. The students help capture white rhinos for relocation. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: The Battle of Midway (1976). Fact-based Second World War drama, starring Charlton Heston. (T) 6.10 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) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss USA. (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) 1.30 Food Unwrapped. (R) (T) 2.00 FILM: Murder at the Gallop (1963). Miss Marple mystery, starring Margaret Rutherford. (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. Gill Borg Fenech, owner of the Amber Guest House in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, takes part in this week’s challenge, but the lack of en-suites is not to everyone’s liking. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Russian Yana Khodakovskaya hosts the third dinner party from Sheffield, and hopes to impress with an evening of delicacies from her homeland. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Bart separates from his parents and moves into a loft apartment, where his neighbours are punk band Blink-182 and skateboarding hero Tony Hawk. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. A hospitalised Esther feels more alone than ever. Maxine worries Mitzeee recovery might not be as genuine as it seems, and Dr Browning’s sleazy boss provides him with an ultimatum. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. With some people believing the role of the godparent has been devalued in modern Britain, members of the public talk about its relevance in an increasingly secular society. (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. Postponed from January 9. (T) 10.00 One Born Every Minute. Two couples prepare for the arrival of their babies on a maternity ward in Leeds, including 22year-old Kerry who has set aside 84 colour co-ordinated outfits for her newborn. (T) 11.00 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.

(R) (T) 12.05 Random Acts. (T) 12.10 Embarrassing Fat Bodies.

(R) (T) 1.15 Music on 4: Launched at Red Bull Studios. (T) 1.30 Music on 4: Launched at Red Bull Studios. (T) 1.45 Music on 4: Mercury Prize: 2012 Albums of the Year Live. (R) (T) 2.00 Music on 4: Mercury Prize: 2012 Albums of the Year Live. (R) (T) 2.10 Revenge. (T) 2.55 FILM: Panic in the Streets (1950). Thriller, starring Richard Widmark. (T) (bw) 4.35 Smallville. (R) (T) 5.15 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.10 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.55 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) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.15 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) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T)

10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 All-New Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime.

(T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Heart of a Stranger (2002). Drama, starring Jane Seymour. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Andrew threatens to leave home, Chris realises he has to let Aidan deal with things himself and Kyle recruits Harley to help him cook Christmas dinner. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. The diner is broken into and vandalised and Leah tries to prove that Jamie was responsible after he is given an alibi by Adam, while Indi and Romeo talk about starting a family. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Ice Road Truckers. Lisa takes an oversized trailer to Prudhoe, a task she failed the previous season, while Rick is forced to reverse down a treacherously icy road after missing a turning; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Charley Boorman’s South African Adventure. The intrepid traveller visits one of the country’s oldest working gold mines and heads to Kruger National Park, where he spends three days on the Lebombo Eco-Trail; (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) 11.30 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 12.30 FILM: Alien Hunter (2003). Sci-fi thriller, starring James Spader. (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Wednesday, 23rd January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – With former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett 18.05 Let’s Talk Special – with ex Dunfermline manager Jim Leishman.

18.45 Learn The Lingo. Learning Spanish in a fun and informative way.

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

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. The Deveys sample life in Auckland, New Zealand.

(T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Cumbria, Devon and Cardiff. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. Lawrence and Kev go in search of money owed at an airport. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. A botched home renovation in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. The team tracks down collectibles in Anglesey, north Wales. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Mandy tries to play Cupid for Mrs Tembe. (T) 3.15 Father Brown. The Mayor dies suddenly. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. A search for a property in the west of Scotland. (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. The manufacture of explosives in a Kent town. (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. Dot is furious with Cora over her betrayal and wastes no time making her views known. Phil has unwelcome news for Lola, and Ian tries to bring the Fox sisters back together; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Waterloo Road. Christine is shocked when her estranged husband turns up and shows an interest in Connor, the son he has never acknowledged. Barry forces Nikki to rethink her bullying behaviour. (T) 10.00 Silent Witness. Part one of two. Nikki struggles to prove a man is innocent of stabbing his wife to death, a task made more difficult by Leo and Jack’s belief he was the culprit. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Question Time. Private Eye editor Ian Hislop and Respect MP George Galloway are among the panellists answering topical questions from the audience in Weymouth. (T) 12.35 This Week. The past seven days in politics. (T) 1.20 FILM: Presumed Innocent (1990). Mystery thriller, starring Harrison Ford. (T) 3.25 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 3.30 BBC News. 3.30 Asia Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.30 HARDtalk. 5.50 BBC News. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T)

els from Inverness to Plockton, visiting Scotland’s smallest railway station and learns what a spa break in the Victorian era comprised. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The probate researchers discover the story of ex-soldier Arthur Jones, who left an estate worth £225,000, and a search is under way for the potential beneficiaries of £37,000. (R) (T) 9.00 The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. Claudia Winkleman, Ed Byrne, Martha Kearney and Helen Glover make chocolate biscuits, lemon meringue pie and a cake to celebrate Comic Relief’s 25th anniversary. Last in the series.

(T) 10.00 The Genius of Invention. New series. British innovations that make everyday life easier, beginning by focusing on inventors who helped build the modern world by understanding, harnessing and using power. (T) 11.00 Mock the Week — Again.

An edition of the show from last October, with Katherine Ryan, Milton Jones and Josh Widdicombe joining regular panellists Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Tankies: Tank Heroes of WWII. (R) (T) 1.20 Bowls. (T) 2.20 The Culture Show. (R) (T) 2.50 Sign Zone: Immigration Undercover — Panorama. (R) (T) 3.20 Sign Zone: Queen Victoria’s Children. (R) (T) 4.20 Close.

4.55 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With actress Minnie Driver. (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 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

David Dickinson and the team head to Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With guests Melanie C and Chelsee Healey. (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. Jai approaches Rachel to ask about her relationship with Sam, and later loses his temper in the Woolpack, while Moira feels awkward around Charity, having spent the night with Cain. (T) 8.30 How Much Could You Save?: Tonight.

Personal finance guru Martin Lewis investigates the cost of brand loyalty, finding out how much money is being wasted by consumers who stick

BBC2 7.00 Close. 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.50 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Robbed, Raided, Reunited. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics.

(T) 2.00 Live Bowls. Coverage of the women’s singles final. (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. The team examines finds in Newport, Gwent, including a large teapot, a rare Hungarian vase and an enormous painting of Britannia. (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 trav-

with the same service providers. (T) 9.00 Emmerdale. Jai decides to take the business trip to France, but Charity tells him to go without her, while Rachel and Sam grow closer, and Alicia and Priya go head to head in their interviews. (T) 9.30 Nursing the Nation. A midwife helps deliver a baby in East Yorkshire, surrounded by the expectant mother’s friends and family, while a nurse attends to the needs of elderly patients 10.00 Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald. Part two of two. The broadcaster interviews Fredrick Baer, who is awaiting execution at Indiana State Prison for the murders of a woman and her fouryear-old daughter. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host chats to Girls Aloud’s Kimberley Walsh, who reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing last month, and pop veterans Madness, who also perform. (T) 12.45 The Golden Rules of TV. Featuring insights into Deal or No Deal with Noel Edmonds. (R) (T) 1.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 How Much Could You Save?: Tonight. Martin Lewis investigates the cost of brand loyalty. (R) 4.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) 5.20 ITV Nightscreen.

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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 USA. (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) 1.30 Food Unwrapped. (R) (T) 2.00 FILM: The Guns of Fort Petticoat (1957). Western, starring Audie Murphy. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Face the Clock.

(T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. Graham Roe and Terry Stewart, owners of the Knife and Cleaver in Bedfordshire, take part in the last round of this week’s challenge, but a nasty surprise awaits at breakfast time. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Musician Tommy Jones hosts the fourth dinner party from Sheffield, but all his hard work seems to go down the drain with a disastrous starter. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer develops a ravenous appetite for a new spare rib sandwich, while Lisa is offered a college scholarship — but only if she agrees to deliberately lose a spelling contest. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. George forces a critically ill Esther to admit the truth about her ordeals.

Cheryl and Leanne recruit their new naked waiters, and Mercedes confronts Dr Browning’s sleazy boss. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. With some people believing the role of the godparent has been devalued in modern Britain, members of the public talk about its relevance in an increasingly secular society. (T) 9.00 Location, Location, Location. Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer help three workers with modest budgets buy their first homes in south London, including a pair of civil partners with high expectations. (T) 10.00 The Restoration Man. A couple downsize from their large home and take on the restoration of a dilapidated pig barn across the road from their daughter’s farmhouse. George Clarke follows their progress. (T) 11.00 Rude Tube. Alex Zane presents a countdown of 50 memorable online video pranks, from a stag-do bungee stunt to a zombie running riot on the streets of Miami. (T) 12.05 Random Acts. (T) 12.10 The Undateables. (R) (T) 1.10 What Happens in Kavos. (R) (T) 2.05 MotherTruckers. (R) (T) 3.00 Secrets of Your Supermarket Shop: Channel 4 Dispatches.

(R) (T) 3.30 Time Team. (R) (T) 4.25 The Churchills. (R) (T) 5.20 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.15 Countdown. (R) (T) Channel 5

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

(T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother: Eviction. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Her Fatal Flaw (2006). Crime drama, starring Victoria Pratt. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. After Andrew is reinstated at the bar, an important critic gets over-friendly with Tash and he steps in — with surprising consequences. Rani’s suspicions about Priya are reignited. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Sid persuades Lisa to take out a restraining order against Neil and is later knocked unconscious, while Adam tells Bianca that he could get rid of Heath for good. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Great Northern Cookbook. Sean Wilson makes a pork pie in Huddersfield, cooks grouse in North Yorkshire and concludes his journey by preparing a 1737 recipe for Yorkshire puddings. Last in the series. (T) 9.00 Building the Ice Hotel. The work of builders constructing Icehotel, a sophisticated structure built every year since 1990 in the village of Jukkasjarvi — more than 120 miles inside the Arctic Circle; (R) (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother. More from the house as the famous contestants head toward the end of their stay, with the winner being announced on tomorrow’s show. (T) 11.00 Fighters’ Wives: The World of MMA. Documentary examining the lives of women whose partners are involved in mixed martial arts, witnessing the extremes they will go to in order to make their relationships work.

(T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Thursday, 24th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with actress Susannah York 18.05 Youth Tube – views from local youngsters on their life in Spain.

18.15 Soltails – In search of some big carp in Amadario near Benidorm.

18.30 Hand Made – I Wanna Be A Producer. The making of an am-dram production.

19.00 Viva Vitality (series) – Staying fit and keeping well for the new year.

19.30 The Consulate – More information from the British Consulate team in Alicante.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. A couple from Scotland sample life in Brisbane. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Leeds, Surrey and Cornwall. (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. Darryl and Mark try to recoup a family’s life savings. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Two teams compete in Newark, Nottinghamshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Heston is named as sole benefactor in a former patient’s will. (T) 3.15 Father Brown.

The priest’s priceless Blue Cross is targeted by an infamous criminal. Last in the series. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. A couple search for a home in Gloucestershire. (T) 4.45 Perfection.

General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. James Braxton and James Lewis head to Royal Leamington Spa. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (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 and stories of interest to the UK. (T) 8.30 A Question of Sport. With Paralympic swimming and cycling champion Sarah Storey, football pundit Mark Lawrenson, former rugby winger Martin Offiah and Formula One driver Paul di Resta; (R) (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Lauren’s attempts to help a friend backfire, so she calls her mum for assistance, while Lola confronts Phil and tells him she refuses to let him have his own way any longer. (T) 9.30 Room 101. Frank Skinner invites Jason Manford, Paloma Faith and Deborah Meaden to discuss their pet hates. (T) 10.00 Silent Witness. Part two of two. DI Warren arrests the victim’s husband but he continues to protest his innocence — and when Jack and Nikki fail to get enough evidence to charge him, he walks free. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update.

11.35 The Graham Norton Show. The talk-show host presents a mix of comedy monologues, celebrity chat and eccentric characters. (T) 12.25 FILM: She’s Out of My League (2010). Premiere.

Romantic comedy, starring Jay Baruchel. (T) 2.00 Weatherview.

(T) 2.05 BBC News. 2.05 BBC News. 2.30 Click. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 TBA. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Click. 5.00 BBC News.

5.30 Five Minutes With. 6.00 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.45 Cowboy Trap. A botched home renovation

in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow. (R) (T) 11.00 Question Time. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Live Bowls. The World Indoor Championships quarter-finals.

(T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel takes the show to Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, uncovering a diamond brooch, a satsuma pot and a marine chronometer. (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 heads to John O’Groats from Invergordon. (T) 8.00 Heir Hunters. The probate detectives explore the case of Brett Miller, who died aged 39, and investigate John Woor’s life story, from his time in India to his experiences in the world of art.

(R) (T) 9.00 Mastermind. Four more contestants take part in the quiz, answering questions on Monty Python, Lord Nelson, the Tintin books of Herge and Africa’s big five game animals. (T) 9.30 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein. The horticulturist offers advice on how to look after plants during the winter, preparing garlic for spring planting and pruning late-flowering clematis. (T) 10.00 Italy Unpacked. Andrew Graham-Dixon and Giorgio Locatelli conclude their tour in Piedmont, where they visit an abbey on an ancient pilgrimage route linking Canterbury and Rome. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 QI. The second of two compilation shows featuring highlights from the eighth series of the quiz hosted by Stephen Fry, in which topics began with the letter H. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 The Review Show.

Including a review of Spielberg’s biopic Lincoln. (T) 12.45 Weather. (T) 12.50 FILM: Treacle Jr (2010). Premiere. Drama, starring Aidan Gillen and Tom Fisher. (T) 2.10 Bowls. The World Indoor Championships. (T) 3.10 Sign Zone: Question Time. (R) (T) 4.10 Close.

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

Presented by Kate Garraway. (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 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Windsor, Berkshire. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With Andrea Bocelli and Hulk Hogan. (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. Priya turns down the job and then receives a marriage proposal from an unwitting David, while Chas tries to build bridges with Charity as Jai leaves for France. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. As Tyrone languishes in a police cell, Kirsty makes a statement accusing him of being a violent bully, while Lewis steps up his campaign to drive a wedge between Gail and Nick. (T) 9.00 Wild Britain with Ray Mears. The survival

expert explores Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, home to the UK’s largest army training area. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Tyrone continues to protest his innocence and lists all the injuries Kirsty has inflicted on him. (T) 10.00 Great Night Out. As Glyn gets another year older, he learns honesty really is the best policy when trying to win Julie’s affections. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: Coogan’s Bluff (1968). An Arizona sheriff antagonises New York police when he resorts to Wild West methods to recapture an escaped murderer. Don Siegel’s crime drama, with Clint Eastwood and Lee J Cobb. (T) 1.20 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Carry On Matron (1972). Comedy, starring Sid James. (T) 5.30 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.00 Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) 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 USA. (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) 1.30 Food Unwrapped. (R) (T) 2.00 FILM: The Spoilers (1955). Western, starring Anne Baxter. (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 contestants meet one last time to discover how much they have been paid by their fellow hoteliers, before discovering who has won the competition. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Nail artist and beautician Gina Shepherd hosts the final dinner party in Sheffield, but her guests have low expectations when her menu is revealed. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons.

Glamorous Hollywood star Sara Sloane visits Springfield and becomes infatuated with Ned Flanders. Featuring the voices of Helen Fielding and Marisa Tomei. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks.

Mercedes places herself in grave danger as she lures Davies into a honey trap. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv.

With some people believing the role of the godparent has been devalued in modern Britain, members of the public talk about its relevance in an increasingly secular society. (T) 9.00 First Time Farmers. Alex from Cheshire faces his biggest challenge yet when his father leaves him in charge of the business. (T) 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats. (T) 10.30 The Last Leg. New series. Comedian Adam Hills is joined by Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to provide a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. (T) 11.00 Paddy’s TV Guide. . (T) 11.50 Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast. (R) (T) 12.55 The New Normal. (T) 1.25 2 Broke Girls. (T) 1.50 Random Acts. (T) 1.55 Happy Endings. (R) (T) 2.15 Don’t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23. (T) 2.40 Bob’s Burgers. (T) 3.00 Glory Daze. (T) 3.40 Smallville. (R) (T) 4.25 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 5.10 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.05 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.50 Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard. (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) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 All-New Trisha.

(T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.10 FILM: Let Me Call You Sweetheart (1997). Mystery, starring Meredith Baxter. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Sophie’s discovery prompts Rani to hunt for evidence of her mother’s infidelity, while Priya learns her daughter has uncovered her secret and desperately tries to prevent disaster. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away.

Casey is sleeping on the beach when he is rudely awoken by Tamara, the girl who saved him in the desert, while Brax forces Kyle to make a statement to the police. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Benidorm ER. A Belfast grandmother is put into an induced coma after collapsing in her hotel room and a toddler from Swansea is brought in with severe breathing difficulties; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Ice Road Truckers. Hugh and Rick take part in a convoy transporting prefabricated sections of a new airport building to northern Manitoba and Maya Sieber takes on the ice road for the first time; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Final. After three weeks of nominations, tasks and evictions, the moment has arrived for the remaining celebrities as Brian Dowling announces the winner.

Last in the series. (T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 Motorsport Mundial. 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Friday 25th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon Baldock talks to ex-Goodie Tim Brook-Taylor.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Health care and funeral plans.

18.30 Let’s Talk – with Wayne Fontana, the Costa´s most ´renowned´ entertainer.

19.00 An Evening With... the original boy band – The Bachelors.

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)

26th january 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With chefs Nick Nairn and Magnus Nilsson. (T) 12.30 The Good Cook. Recipes include stuffed roasted peppers and smoked haddock pilaf. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Football Focus. Dan Walker reviews the week’s action. (T) 2.00 Rugby: Wales Grand Slam 2012. A look back at Wales’s triumphant Six Nations campaign.

(T) 2.30 Live Athletics: UK International Match. Coverage of the indoor meeting at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow. (T)

5.30 Final Score. A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (T) 6.15 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 6.30 Animal Antics. Tim Brooke-Taylor presents the spoof news show in which he and his co-host Sparky the dog (Matthew Crosby) present funny clips from the animal kingdom. (T) 7.00 Richard Hammond’s Secret Service. The hidden-camera show features a woman having her home ruined by graffiti, and schoolchildren meeting a talking Labrador. (T) 7.45 Britain’s Brightest. Clare Balding hosts the game show in which six contestants aim to prove they have the brain power to claim the ultimate prize of £50,000. (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 OJ Borg. (T) 9.50 Casualty. It is the day of Yvonne’s funeral and Jordan is shocked to receive a message asking him to visit the teenager accused of her attack, while her real assailant ends up in the ED. (T) 10.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Agnes resorts to the internet to find a date for Valentine’s Day, Dermot tries to prove to Maria that he can still be romantic and Grandad becomes addicted to Viagra. (R) (T) 11.10 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.30 FILM: Meet the Parents (2000). A male nurse makes a disastrous bid to impress his girlfriend’s father. Comedy, starring Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 1.15 FILM: Buster (1988). Fact-based crime drama, starring Phil Collins and Julie Walters. (T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 BBC News. 2.50 Five Minutes With. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Dateline London. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Our World. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 Click. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 Politics Europe. (T) BBC2 7.00 FILM: The Black Rider (1954). Crime drama, starring Jimmy

Hanley. (T) (bw) 8.05 FILM: The Mouse That Roared (1959).

Comedy, starring Peter Sellers. (T) 9.25 Live Tennis: Australian Open. Coverage of the women’s singles final at Melbourne Park.

(T) 12.30 Map Man. The medieval Gough map. (R) (T) 1.00 Indian Food Made Easy. A firefighter is taught to cook a curry. (R) (T) 1.30 EastEnders. Omnibus. (R) (T) 3.25 Live Bowls. The World Indoor Championships. (T) 5.30 Jaguars Born Free: Natural World Special. A family who raised three orphaned jaguar cubs. (R) (T) 6.30 Flog It! People are invited to try to make money by selling their antiques at auction. (R) (T) 7.00 The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. Famous faces enter the Great British Bake Off tent as part of Comic Relief, beginning with stand-ups Jo Brand and Stephen K Amos and comedy duo Watson and Oliver. (R) (T) 8.00 The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. Warwick Davis, Duncan Bannatyne, Simon Reeve and Andy Akinwolere enter the tent, with one of the contestants making the smallest cake ever seen on Bake Off. (R) (T) 9.00 Dad’s Army. The platoon takes an efficiency test in a bid to prove its worth, but mistakenly attacks a tea lady with onions from Jones’s van. Classic comedy, guest starring Fulton Mackay. (R) (T) 9.30 Natural World: Kangaroo Dundee. Part one of two. Documentary about a man living in the Outback who shares his one-room tin shack with baby kangaroos he has nursed back to health. (T) 10.30 Howard Goodall’s Story of Music. New series. The composer examines the history and development of music, beginning by looking back at the first faltering steps humanity took toward creating it. Also on BBC HD at 11pm. (T) 11.30 QI XL. With Sarah Millican, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas. (R) (T) 12.15 FILM: Hard Rain (1998).

Action adventure, starring Christian Slater and Morgan Freeman.

(T) 1.45 Bowls. (T) 2.45 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Handy Manny. Children’s fun. (T) 7.10 Handy Manny.

Children’s fun. (T) 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) (T) 8.15 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Ultimate Spider-Man. Superhero adventures. (T) 9.30 Victorious.

Comedy about a teenage girl at a performing arts school. (R) (T) 10.00 Jessie. Disney sitcom, starring Debby Ryan. (T) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 11.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 12.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.25 All Star Family Fortunes. Edwina Currie takes on Mark Durden-Smith. (R) (T) 1.10 Live FA Cup Football. Stoke City v Manchester City (Kick-off 12.45pm). (T) 4.00 Dinner Date. Darren from London hopes to find love. (R) (T)

5.00 The Nation’s Favourite Abba Song. The group’s most popular hits, as voted for by the British public. (R) (T) 6.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 6.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.00 New You’ve Been Framed! Top 100 Holidays.

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Comedian Harry Hill narrates a countdown of 100 vacation-themed camcorder calamities and viewer-submitted mobile-phone clips. (T) Splash! Omid Djalili, Jake Canuso, Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards, Charlotte Jackson and the two celebrities who progressed from heat three battle it out in the semi-final of the diving contest.

(T) Take Me Out. A basketball player, a gym owner, a music journalist and a product designer enter the love lift in the hope of impressing 30 single women. Paddy McGuinness presents the dating show. (T) The Jonathan Ross Show. The host is joined by musician and presenter Jools Holland, Australian comedian Adam Hills, actress Rose Byrne and singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, who also performs in the studio. (T) ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T)

12.00 FA Cup Football Highlights. Action from the opening fourthround fixtures. (T) 1.30 The Store. Home shopping. 3.30 In Plain Sight. Mary and Marshall face a dilemma. (R) (T) 4.15 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 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 Australia. (R) (T) 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.55 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Cheltenham and Doncaster. (T) 5.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 6.05 Come Dine with Me. . (R) (T) 6.40 Come Dine with Me. Spiritualist medium Jacqueline McGarry hosts the final dinner party in Belfast, and the four diners deliver their verdict on their fellow contestants’ efforts. (R) (T) 7.05 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.35 4thought.tv. With some people believing the role of the godparent has been devalued in modern Britain. (T) 7.40 FILM: Mrs Doubtfire (1993). A divorced actor disguises himself as an ageing female Scottish housekeeper to get a job looking after his own children. Comedy, with Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan. (T) 10.00 World Without End. Godwyn is outraged when Mother Cecilia rejects his plans to build a palace on the convent estate and issues an edict giving the Priory control over all town land. (T) 11.00 FILM: The Hurt Locker (2008).

Iraq War drama, starring Jeremy Renner. (T) 1.40 FILM: Cyrus (2010). Premiere. Comedy, starring John C Reilly. (T) 3.15 Hollyoaks. (T) 5.20 Smallville. (R) (T) 6.00 Countdown. With Dictionary Corner guest Margaret Mountford. (R) (T) 6.45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (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) 10.10 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.40 Jelly Jamm. (T) 11.00 Power Rangers Samurai. (R) (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.10 Celebrity Big Brother: Final. (R) (T) 2.10 FILM: Patricia Cornwell’s At Risk (2010). Mystery, starring Andie MacDowell. (T) 3.55 Everything She Ever Wanted. (T) 7.15 5 News Weekend. (T) 7.20 Impact.

An asteroid strikes the moon, knocking its orbit out of kilter and setting it on a collision course with Earth. Disaster drama, starring David James Elliott. (R) (T) 10.45 FILM: The Matrix (1999).

Sci-fi action thriller, starring Keanu Reeves. (T) 1.30 SuperCasino. 5.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.25 Great Artists. (R) (T) 5.50 County Secrets. (R) (T) 6.05 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)

Saturday 26th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon Baldock talks to ex-Goodie Tim Brook-Taylor.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Health care and funeral plans.

18.30 Let’s Talk – with Wayne Fontana, the Costa´s most ´renowned´ entertainer.

19.00 An Evening With... the original boy band – The Bachelors.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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27th january 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. With guest presenter Sophie Raworth.

(T) 11.00 The Big Questions. Nicky Campbell presents from Salford. (T) 12.00 Sunday Politics. Presented by Andrew Neil; (T) Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 1.25 Countryfile. Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury head to Exmoor. (R) (T) 2.25 Call the Midwife.

Jenny worries about a mum-to-be involved in an abusive marriage. (R) (T) 3.25 Escape to the Country. 4.25 Chatsworth. The renovation jeopardises the home’s wedding business. (R) (T)

5.25 Songs of Praise. Tenor Russell Watson presents from Salford. (T) 6.00 Africa. David Attenborough describes the wildlife spectacles of southern Africa, as butterflies perform a mating dance, green turtles are born and sharks gather around a dead whale.

7.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Blandings. Clarence needs someone to keep his niece Gertrude company, while Freddie has married a Portuguese girl — now all he has to do is conceal the fact from Connie. (T) 8.00 Countryfile. A visit to south Wales, finding out what is being done to rejuvenate the sand dunes on the coast and hearing about a mass German escape from a Bridgend prisoner-of-war camp in 1944. Including Weather for the Week.

9.00 Call the Midwife. The unexplained death of a newborn baby delivered by Cynthia puts the midwife under intense scrutiny and Chummy pursues a dream. (T) 10.00 Ripper Street. Reid and his team investigate a string of well-executed robberies, bringing Drake into conflict with his former army colonel. Iain Glen guest stars. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Prisoner Number A26188: Henia Bryer. A Jewish woman recalls how she lost her father, brother and sister during the Second World War, survived four concentration camps. (T) 12.05 Room 101 — Extra Storage. With Jason Manford, Paloma Faith and Deborah Meaden. (T) 12.45 The Celebrity Apprentice USA. Donald Trump sets the teams another challenge. (T) 2.10 Weatherview. (T) 2.15 BBC News. 2.15 Newsday. 2.30 Our World — India’s Trafficked Girls. 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 7.00 Close. 8.00 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein.

Advice on how to look after plants during the winter. (R) (T) 8.30 A to Z of TV Gardening. Carol Kirkwood looks at themes beginning with the letter D. (T) 9.15 Live Tennis: Australian Open.

Coverage of the men’s singles final. (T) 1.00 Coast. The Devon and Cornwall coastlines. (R) (T) 2.00 FILM: Cowboy (1958).

Western, starring Jack Lemmon. (T) 3.30 Live Bowls. The World Indoor Championships. (T) 6.15 Ski Sunday. Action from the lat-

est World Cup event of the season at Kitzbuhel in Austria (T) 7.00 Flog It! Paul Martin is joined by Charlie Ross and Mark Stacey to value items in Monmouth, south-east Wales. (R) (T) 7.30 Orbit: Earth’s Extraordinary Journey. Kate Humble and Dr Helen Czerski follow the Earth’s trip around the sun from January to the March equinox. (R) (T) 8.30 Open All Hours. Tight-fisted shopkeeper Arkwright purchases fire-damaged stock only to find all the tins have lost their labels. First-ever episode of the comedy, starring Ronnie Barker. (R) (T) 9.00 Top Gear. New series. The motoring magazine returns. Jeremy Clarkson builds a small car and pitches the concept in the Dragons’ Den and Damian Lewis is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. (T) 10.00 Wonders of Life.

New series. Professor Brian Cox travels around the world to investigate whether the emergence of life was an inevitable consequence of the physical laws that govern the universe. (T) 11.00 Racing Legends: Colin McRae 12.00 Fleetwood Mac — Don’t Stop. (R) (T) 1.00 FILM: Intermission (2003). Comedy, starring Colin Farrell and Cillian Murphy. (T) 2.40 Sign Zone: Holby City.

Part two of two. Jac is desperate to put the events of last night behind her. (R) (T) 3.40 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Handy Manny. Children’s fun. (T) 7.10 Handy Manny.

Children’s fun. (T) 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) (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Rated A for Awesome. Children’s fun and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Big Time Rush. The adventures of a boy band. (T) 10.00 The Aquabats Super Show. Action comedy. 10.25 House Guest in the Sun. British expats compete to be crowned the most hospitable host. (R) (T) 11.20 60 Minute Makeover. A home transformation in Manchester. (R) (T) 12.20 May the Best House Win Vive la France. Four homeowners invite cameras into their Dordogne properties. (R) (T) 1.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.30 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Winchester. (R) (T) 2.30 Rosemary & Thyme. A tennis player is discovered dead in Spain.

(R) (T) 3.30 Murder, She Wrote. Jessica investigates a curse. (R) (T) 4.25 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 4.30 Live FA Cup Football. Oldham Athletic v Liverpool (Kick-off 4.00pm). (T)

7.05 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.15 Dancing on Ice. The nine remaining stars compete in a school disco-themed show, performing routines to memorable songs from their childhoods. Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley present. The results are at 8.30pm. (T) 8.45 All Star Family Fortunes. Actress Sheree Murphy and James ‘Arg’ Argent from The Only Way Is Essex team up with their families in a bid to win up to £30,000 for charity. Vernon Kay hosts. (T) 9.30 Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off. The contestants who landed in the bottom two earlier tonight perform new routines as they battle for a place in next week’s show. Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley present. (T) 10.00 Mr Selfridge. Prima ballerina Anna Pavlova agrees to visit Selfridges, but Agnes’s job looks to be under threat when a violent Reg reaches breaking point and gatecrashes the event. (T)

11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.20 FA Cup Football Highlights. Action from today’s fourth-round fixtures, (T) 12.20 Anglo-Welsh Cup Rugby Union. Highlights of the third round of pool matches. (T) 1.15 Grimefighters. Specialist cleanup teams. (R) (T) 1.40 The Store. Home shopping. 3.40 Monk. A TV lotto announcer is murdered. (R) (T) 4.30 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 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. The psychiatrist realises his true feelings for Kate. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. The psychiatrist looks for company. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch. (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 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 3.00 FILM: Annie (1982). John Huston’s musical, with Aileen Quinn and Albert Finney. (T) 5.25 Time Team. (T) 6.30 Deal or No Deal.

Noel Edmonds hosts the high-stakes game show. (T) 7.25 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 4thought.tv. With some people believing the role of the godparent has been devalued in modern Britain (T) 8.00 Come Dine with Me. A week of dinner parties in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. (T) 9.00 The Hotel. The Grosvenor hosts an Indian-themed night, featuring dancing, singing and a lavish feast — which falls well below the expectations of one millionaire guest. (T) 10.00 FILM: The Fighter (2010). Premiere.

Fact-based drama following boxer Micky Ward’s rise to world championship status, with the aid of his drug-addicted brother.

Starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. (T) 12.20 FILM: The Firm (1993). Thriller, starring Tom Cruise. (T) 3.05 Honeymoon.

(R) (T) 3.40 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 4.25 Smallville. (R) (T) 5.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.00 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (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) 8.50 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 9.00 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 Samurai. (R) (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.10 Monkey Life. (R) (T) 12.40 Once Upon a Time.

(R) (T) 1.40 FILM: Teen Wolf (1985). Comedy, starring Michael J Fox. (T) 3.30 FILM: See Spot Run (2001). Comedy, starring David Arquette. (T) 5.20 FILM: The Princess Bride (1987). Comic

fantasy adventure, starring Cary Elwes. (T) 7.10 5 News Weekend. (T) 7.15 FILM: Spider-Man 3 (2007). An alien parasite causes the web-slinging crimefighter’s dark side to surface as he seeks revenge on his uncle’s killer. Superhero sequel, with Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. (T) 10.00 Person of Interest.

Crime drama, starring Jim Caviezel. (T) 11.00 FILM: My Best Friend’s Girl (2008). Premiere. Romantic comedy, starring Dane Cook and Kate Hudson. (T) 12.55 Botched Up Bodies. (R) (T) 1.55 SuperCasino. 5.00 Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.25 Great Artists. (R) (T) 5.50 County Secrets. (R) (T) 6.05 Hana’s Helpline.

(R) (T) 6.15 Milkshake! Show. (R) (T) 6.40 Thomas & Friends.

Sunday 27th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Comedienne & broadcaster Ruby Wax is with Simon 18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – A view of more people, places and events from around the region.

19.00 Let's Talk – An interview with husband and wife duo Peter and Fiona Day. 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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Properties Required We urgently require realistically priced properties in Quesada.

Please call 667 592 467/ 968 971 860 (69022)

Property for Rent 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) WANTED min. 2 bed property Orihuela Costa, sunny garden.

Long term rental for 4 years Tel 966199758 Email johnezespain@yahoo.co.uk (69090) Long Term Rental Torrevieja - 2 bed park house fully furnished with SAT TV. Communial Pool and Bar. Close to beach 250 Euros per month plus bills.

CALL 617 599 470 (69091) CABO ROIG. 2 Bed 2 bath ground floor apartment with underground parking. South facing balcony, UKTV, large communal pool with views out to sea. 400 Euros inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (101486) 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)

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Boats and Nautical Boat servicing, engine oil/ filter change. General maintenance, fault finding, anti fouling,hull cleaning, accessory installation.

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

Competitive prices, all work guaranteed English/ Spanish speaking. Call Tony on 628 166 738 (65470)

Pets Pet transporter Spain/UK/Spain.

Travel door to door with your pets for free. www.spanishmoves.net UK 01209 843971 or Spain 678 756 644 (69086) Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (65285)

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Do you think it would be a good idea if every time you went on the internet - you got paid Well now you can I can send you a link to watch a 3 minute video that explains all its brilliant Email me on maureenmoss@ fastmail.fm to find out more call 666 479 782 (65206)

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MARKETING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED FOR INSTORE ADVERTISING AND VENUES ATTRACTIVE BASIC , BONUS PLUS EXPENSES PLEASE CONTACT NATASHA ON 966 79 9070 OR PLEASE EMAIL marketingmanager@avalonsl.es (69092)

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Property for Sale

Gold Wanted. English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold Jewellery and coins.

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

(Menber of the National Association of Goldsmiths) (68997)

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)

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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) 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 infor-

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mation (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) 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

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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 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) 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 (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) Three bed, two bath town house in lovely quiet location but only 600 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 apàrtment in the popular Entre Naranjos Golf development. This is in immaculate condition, furnished to a very good standard

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info and priced to sell. 67,500 euros call 968 971 860. (91863) A very spacious 3 bed 2 bath apartment in Pilar. The property boasts balconies and a fantastic solarium with sea views. This is an apartment to be viewed. In addition it has an underground car parking space with lockable storage area. 67,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101557) 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 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) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552) A beautiful and well presented fully furnished, townhouse situated in El Chaparral. Close to all amenities and facilities. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a fully equipped kitchen. The sun can be enjoyed from your very own sun trap garden and an upstairs solarium provides and additional sun and storage area.

69,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101553) A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories.

The property boasts 2 beds and 2 baths, lounge, kitchen and an integral garage which also acts as a great storage area. There is also a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun. Well worth viewing. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860 (101554) South facing top floor duplex 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms.

Air/con Sat TV fully furnished communal pool in gated community at the heart of La Zenia.

Close to all amenities, beach, shopping center. A great example of a property of this kind. 85,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101555)

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A 1 bedroom 1 bath lakeside semi detached house in the heart of San Luis. An opportunity to have a house in the sun which is close to all the amenities and close proximity to the famous Salt lakes which are renowned for their health benefits. This property has the potential to build 2 additional large bedrooms on the upper floor. 57,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101556) This beautiful and spacious 3 bed 2 bath bungalow has recently become available. It is situated on the outskirts of Los Montesinos in a quaint Spanish village of La Herrada. Communal Pool and garden area. To be sold fully furnished. 112,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101551) 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) 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)

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These frontline 1,2 and 3 Bedroom apartments start from 106,000 euros, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances.Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach.These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.call 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) 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

Monday, 21st January, 2013 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) 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) 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 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. 94,950Euros.

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.

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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.

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(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)

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On the edge of Torremendo village, this lovely Mews Townhouse is in a small gated-community, based around a central courtyard with communal pool. It has 3 beds (1 ensuite), 2.5 baths in total and an underbuild that could be converted into a 4th bedroom, underground parking space.

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) 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

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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.

Close to San Javier airport.

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) 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.

Monday, 21st January, 2013 This very large apartment is in excellent condition and must be seen. 149,950 Euros Call 968 971 860 (91845) 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.

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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) 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 fur-

nished 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 amenities.

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

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info 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 T.V and underground parking.

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.

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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.eur 259,750 call 968 971 860.

(100855) 3 bed 2 bath Penthouse in the very popular Molino Blanco 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) 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) 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)

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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) 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

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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 situated on one level, with private pool, between San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo. Fully furnished with all white goods and electricals. Ceiling fans in all rooms, Sat TV and Internet.

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 hol-

Monday, 21st January, 2013 iday 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 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 town-

house 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.

Fully furnished and includes Sat T.V and A/con throughout.

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

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) 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

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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 cosmopolitan 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 160000. 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.

Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

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IN THE THE BUNKER WITH ‘MICK THE GRIP’

GOLF IS BIG in China. The country’s 98 middle class households are urging their youngsters to take up the sport. But in Mission Hills, Hainan Island, a golf course with a difference is being constructed. Complete with manufactured gale force winds, it will include a replica of the Great Wall of China winding its way down the fairway, Mayan Temple ruins, and an island?green hole featuring an enormous noodle bowl complete with chopsticks. "Traditionalists will probably hate it," course designer Brian Curley admitted, "But this is real golf, with real clubs and real fairways.”

It’s golf Jim, but not as we know it!

The Nike commercial featuring Tiger and Rory hitting impossible shots into soup bowls and glasses is a good laugh, but accentuating the rivalry and charisma between their two star stablemates is advertising bliss for Nike; the clash in Dubai was unmissable. As was the Swoosh.

NEW EUROPEAN CAPTAIN Paul McGinley has been vice captain on two winning Ryder Cup teams. Tom Watson led the USA to victory at The Belfry in 1993, their last win on European soil. Both players are unbeaten in the Ryder Cup, but McGinley’s four career victories pale next to Watson’s seventy. If the Ryder Cup was judged on the playing credentials of the Captains then Europe would stand no chance. But it will be judged on the performance of the players McGinley may be the Captain to inspire McIlroy and Co. to produce their best. After backing him so vehemently they will have to.

GOLFERS WILL shortly be able to swap a cold and windswept English

course for state of the art facilities under cover. The Golf Dome at Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, (membership £100 per year) will include an indoor driving range with a crosshair target to track the flight of the ball, and a sand bunker and chipping range. However, the highlight will undoubtedly be it’s simulator bays, which offer golfers “the chance to experience the challenge and excitement of playing on a choice of 80 real, international courses, in a temperature of 24 degrees C.” You’ll think you’re in Spain. Till you step outside.

THE DECISION to phase out anchored putters is naturally unpopular with the tour golfers who have been winning with them, but Purists will applaud the step back towards the traditional. Sam Snead’s “sidesaddle” method could be the answer. Snead tried using a “croquet style” putter late in his career after his putting deteriorated, but it was banned after he started winning again. “Bob Jones got it banned,” complained Snead, “I would have won Augusta again if they let me putt that way.” Apparently the “sidesaddle” method he adopted afterwards is still legal.

ACCORDING TO TaylorMade (here we go again) their new R1 driver offers the greatest adjustability of any driver in history. Their research indicates 80% of golfers are using the wrong loft, thus losing distance, so the R1 has 12 loft settings, as well as seven face angle positions which can be changed without affecting the loft, a benefit exclusive to TaylorMade.

The moveable shot shape weights can be adjusted to promote either a draw or a neutral/straight trajectory, plus improvements in aerodynamics mean the R1 is less affected by drag, giving more clubhead speed for greater distance. Yet another “game changing innovation!”

RORY MCILROY comments: “Changing equipment is no big deal, a lot of the manufacturers have their clubs made in the same factories.” Even so, he will have had to make some adjustments, not least switching from the Titleist Pro V1X ball. If he is victorious perhaps he will tip his Nike cap to the crowds and throw them his Nike 20X1X ball as he walks off the 18th green, if not fans will wonder whether his change was such a good idea. Meanwhile, Titleist will be talent spotting in China.

Until next time Happy Golfing.

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EL PLANTIO 2 GOLF SOCIETY Tuesday 15th January 2013 Joker A typical January day with the sun out but also breezy and during the morning the wind picked up quite heavily preventing really good scores at the end. Still 13 players went out for a Joker game hoping to get extra points at their selected holes. Dave Smith apparently thought he could copy Ray in forgetting the golf shoes and then winning the competition.

However Ian had an extra pair size 7 so you won’t see Dave’s name in the winners list!

At the presentation the NTPs went to Martin Rickman on the 2nd and to the well known Mr Nobody at the 7th hole (no wonder!). Ian H muttered that he finished on the 2nd and got his ball on the green, but the marker had already been removed so he couldn’t get a measure. Bad luck Ian, go home empty-handed for a change!

A tie for third and second with 38 points so after count back Keith Smith, hcp 8 took third while William Murphy, hcp 18 finished in second place.

The winner – again – was Gordon Abba, hcp 7 and a score of 40 points (any chance of a major cut?).

Next Tuesday’s competition 15th January at El Plantio will be a team game, I couldn’t get which one it will be. Put your name down by the Monday before and make sure to be there on Tuesday on time well before 09.30 (The January early start fortunately was short lived). See you all in good health!

Visitors are welcome, contact Ian Henderson, tel 966716616 or mobile 636 116 230.

HAPPY DAYS G.S. 15/1/13.

We met at Mar Menor for our second game of 2013, we played a pairs better ball with a free draw for partners, the course was in very good condition and the greens true, the wind was strong and gusty, but this was no problem to the winning pair, Ron Hopkins and new member Bob Eccles, who romped home with 43points, in 2nd place were Nigel Cawthra and Chris Blown with 39 pts, in 3rd place was the ever reliable Ronnie Mac and Fred Noakes with38 pts. N.T.Ps. 2nd, Steve Naish, 8th Nigel Cawthra, 14th. Chris Blown, 17th Stewart Black.

Great to see Ron H. on the podium (at last) " well done mate". Will Dave Naylor be doing any snipping to Ron & N.M. Bob ??. We returned to Marinasol Restaurant, Cabo Roig (our sponsor) for the presentations and some very tasty sandwiches, thanks very much Maz and Steve and all the girls. Next Game 29th jan @Roda (ind stab) payments mon 28th 5-6-30 pm @ Marinasol. Happy Golfing. Robin (the scribe) Adams

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THE ALPHABET OF GOLF We are going to take a jovial view of the wonderful and frustrating game of golf by looking at the alphabet of golf starting with letters A to M: A Air-Shot (often forgotten by cheats or called as a Mulligan) B Bunkers (just play areas for big kids really) C Clubs (Cheap to make but expensive to buy) D Divots (not replaced by inconsiderate golfers) E Etiquette (the very basis and morals of the game of golf) F Fore (the term used most often by poor golfers) G Gimme (the favourite word of all bad putters) H Hole-out (many players don’t do this on society days) I Injury (caused because golfers think a warm up is a couple of practice swings) J Jumper (not usually needed here in Spain for most of the year) K Know it all (the society member who complains but does nothing to help) L Leather Wedge (often used by cheating bad golfers in the rough) M Medal Competitions (forgotten in Spain unless you want a 6 hour round) We will continue next week with letters N-Z. We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us.

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EUROGOLF SOCIETY .........

66 members took part in the Monthly Stableford/President’s Putter Trophy game, played on Thursday 17 January at our home course La Marquesa. The scores were reasonable considering the weather was very blustery, chilly early doors but verging on gale force as the day proceeded. It did not do a lot for the ladies hair styles (and some of the men were complaining too).

Those playing towards the end of the field found that when they were driving into the wind the ball was almost coming back to meet them.

It was very disappointed to see fewer and fewer people staying for the presentation.

Please try to make the effort to support the Society.

The results were as follows: Gold Division: 1st Roy Lowe 34 points, 2nd

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By Steve Lawrence.

Another glorious day on the golf course for the Fairwayz golf society. Today, 17th January, although you would have thought it was mid April due to the super weather, we played at Altorreal golf course near Murcia. The course was patchy in places but overall in good condition. No excuses for poor scores, although the scores were pretty average. The results were as follows:- Gold category.

1st Alex Duchart 33pts. 2nd Colin Pepperday 27pts. Best front 9 Steve Hamilton 17pts. Best back 9 Roger Inwards 16pts. Nearest the pin Gerry Williams. Nearest the pin in 3 Alex Duchart.

Silver category. 1st Graham Butterworth 30pts. 2nd Steven Cleaver 30pts. Best front 9 Iris Cleaver 16pts. Best back 9 Stuart Taylor 15pts. Nearest the pin - nil.

Nearest the pin in 3 - nil. 2 ball prize - Alex Duchart.

Thanks to Tony and Steve for arranging the day, along with Fran Cummins for the food at Fairwayz afterwards.

Our next game is at Vistabella on 24th January at 9:30 1st tee time.

The following game is at Alenda on 31st January at 9:50 1st tee time.

Please arrive at the courses 1 hour before 1st tee time.

New members and guests always welcome, for more information telephone Tony on 966 78 5781 or Steve on 966 63 7449.

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Keith Wright 34 points c/b, 3rd Nico Baken 30 points Silver Division: 1st Terry Sayers 37 points, 2nd Jill Young 35 points, 3rd Gloria Manning 32 points Bronze Division: 1st Gordon White 36 points 2nd Jan Shorley 35 points, 3rd Chris Stanley 33 points Nearest the Pins: 5th Stan Low, 11th Nico Baken, 15th David Gregson, 7th David Blanchette Best Front Nine: Beverley Fairhurst Best Back Nine: Bev Evans OVERALL WINNER OF JANUARY MONTHLY STABLEFORD/PRESIDENT’S PUTTER IS TERRY SAYERS.

Football Winners: (only 3 winners), Keith Wright, Corine Jones, Julian Frutos.

TOFF’s Results for Tuesday 15 January 2013 Overall Winner – David Gregson Gold Division: 1st David Gregson 37 points, 2nd David Blanchette 36 points, 3rd Keith Wright 36 points c/b, Silver: 1st Jill Young 35 points, 2nd Gloria Manning 33 points, 3rd Marilyn Eckersall 33 points Bronze: 1st Anne Duff 34 points, 2nd Cindi Green 33 points, 3rd Joe Ogden 32points Nearest the Pins: 5th David Gregson 15th Keith Wright, 11th Doug Sprin 17th Bev Evans. Best Front Nine – John Barraclough.

Best Back Nine – Roger Richings

LA ZENIA GOLF SOCIETY .........

Another good turn out at Mar Menor on Thursday, The course was looking in great condition but the pins were in some difficult positions causing a few problems. The weather again was kind to us pullovers off, my new one as well, a present for my birthday. A bit of a wind came to greet us later in the afternoon. Two single match play championship games were played, victories to Jim Scott ( beating me 5 and 3 ) and Ray Pryce We played stableford full handicap with three n/t/p's and longest drive on the 15th.At last the twos competition was won by three members. The pot was getting full. Players going on the Benidorm trip in April need to have their deposits paid up by the 31 January, contact Ernie Wilson. James as now arranged for the golfers on arrival before our game, can have a sandwich and coffee for 3 euros, you can also have a take away for the game which is a sandwich packet of crisp's , 1.5L bottle of water or 2 cans of beer for 5 euros .A good offer not to be missed. Please note that the AGM will be after our game on the 25 th April 2013 at Gogarty's, if you have any points you would like to raise at the meeting please send them in writing to me Eric by the 18th April 2013. We returned back to Gogarty's for the presentations and a buffet prepared by Joe, thanks to Bliss at the bar, for some great service. After the presentations the draw was made for the single match play championship and the pairs match play championship, please note all first round games are to played before 31st January dead line. Please contact Eric or Mo for information. Results for today : Winner with 34 pt's Peter Whitaker, N/T/P's No 1 in two, James Hunter, No 9 Charlie McGonegle, No

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10 no return, Longest drive Jeff Luke. Two's Comp Graham Rickelton, Mo Flint, Jim Fegan. Diary Dates : 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, Saturday 2nd February at El Valle first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Thursday 7th February at Mar Menor first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Saturday 9th February 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

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Results 16th January Deses Perado´s 0-8 The Bowling Stones Sausage Rollers 8-0 The Cherries Non Playing Team 0-8 Carp R Us Terror Pins 0-8 Fowl Play Sol Amigo´s 4-4 Alley Cats The Bandits 2-6 Sunrise Colegas Blitz N Splitz 6-2 Gulley Huggers Top Performers Hi Game/Scratch Hi Game/Hc Hi Series/Scratch Hi Series/Hc

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Tot 37079 36601 36649 36420 36049 36851 36591 35850 36084 34496 33498 31619 31992

Av 772 762 763 758 751 767 762 746 751 718 697 658 666

Pts 94 92 91 90 79 78 72 70 69 55 32 31 26

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Matches Played 15th January Team Points Team Team Finland 6–2 Splash Los Bandidos 6–2 Bar Mosquito Carp-r-us 6–2 Bandoleros Lucky Strike 2–6 Mixers Caballo Negro 6–2 Hall y Day Cornish Pride 8–0 Los Lobos Crazy Pinz 2-6 Split Happens

High Scores High Game Scratch High Game Hcp High Series Scratch High Series Hcp

MALE Juanjo Carral 255 Juanjo Carral 262 Olli Leppanen 649 Olli Leppanen 655

FEMALE Lesley Day Sue Winfield Lesley Day Sue Winfield

Team Finland Hall y Day Caballo Negro Los Bandidos Split Happens Cornish Pride Lucky Strike Mixers Bandoleros Carp-r-us Splash Bar Mosquito Crazy Pinz Los Lobos

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

Pins 28025 27259 26767 26953 26860 26831 26616 26824 25745 26149 26548 25889 25560 25178

Pts 99 82 73 72 68 67 66 65 64 60 54 54 44 28

Pins 1809 1582 1569 1644 1647 1503 1691 190 221 531 616

EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Results - 17th January 2013 Madigans Breeze Bar Busters Sporting Misfits Gogarty´s Gophers The Hub Hyenas Mirador Mixtures Rendezvous Los Toros Gogarty´s Gophers The Hub Meerkats The Hub Hyenas Madigans Busters Hattons Hunks Breeze Bar PB’s Pirates Sporting Misfits Breakaways Pint Depot All Stars Hattons Honeys Mirador Mixtures

8-4 Hattons Honeys 5-7 The Hub Meerkats 8-4 PB’s Pirates 3-9 Rendezvous Los Toros 11-1 Breakaways 10-2 Pint Depot All Stars 3-9 Hattons Hunks P 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 14 14 14 13 14 13 13

W 13 12 12 9 8 7 8 5 5 3 3 0 1 0

D 1 2 0 2 2 3 1 1 0 2 2 3 0 1

L 0 0 2 3 4 4 4 8 9 9 8 11 12 12

F 127 126 109 110 105 91 87 76 59 79 73 42 35 43

A 41 42 59 58 63 77 69 92 109 89 83 126 121 113

Pts 27 26 24 20 18 17 17 11 10 8 8 3 2 1

180s: Terry Hagenaars x 3, Graham Dunning, Amanda Skinner (Rendezvous), Jim Cheevers (PB´s Pirates), George Caine (Misfits), Mark Farmer, Jim Macey-Lillie (Madigans), Derek Kingsbury, John Eyre (Meerkats), Mike Snow (Breakaways), 171s Tony Beverley (Breeze Bar), Graham Todd (Meerkats), Highest game shot: Eddie Bendelow (Hub Meerkats) 157 (T20,T19,D20), Best single: Mark Farmer (Madigans) 15 darts After last week´s summit clash between the top two, it was back to the day job for the Bulls and Gogarty´s. Two comfortable victories keeps the title contenders on course for the final game showdown I expect, but you never know, the four sides occupying third to sixth places are very capable of upsetting the apple cart. Now and again the fixture list throws out a quirky set of circumstances and this week was a good example. The top 7 teams

played the bottom 7 with each match going in favour of the top half, leaving each team in exactly the same position as last week´s table. Breeze Bar remain in prime spot to contest the league plate, this year generously sponsored by Stewart and Julie McCulloch of Hattons Bar (El Galan), last season´s proud recipients. PB´s Pirates, Sporting Misfits and Breakaways, the Breeze Bar´s main contenders, will certainly have a say to where the coveted silverware is going.

The main silverware of course will be the Euronics League Championship and whilst at the moment it looks a two horse race there is still 12 league matches to contest. The Bulls did what was necessary this week to hold a 2-4 advantage over the Misfits at half time. The second half kicked off with Boris Ostrowski having advantage of throw, facing the in-form Karl Cooper (he of the Cooper dynasty). Some reasonable throwing from both saw Cooper overcome throwing second to nail the vital double for 3-4.

Alas that was Misfits third and last point of the evening as Graham Dunning, Terry Hagenaars and Trevor Hartley took the next 3 singles for both points to retain their top spot league position. Hartley of late had changed his preferred target from treble 19 to treble 20, but had seemingly forgotten where it was located on the board, according to an anonymous blonde informer. All change this week and back to the old treble 19 and the form Hartley is renowned for. 15 darts with only 26 points remaining was the outcome, which actually took a further 4 darts to complete but nevertheless an outstanding performance. Bulls captain Amanda Skinner made George Caine of Misfits their man of the match for his consistent scoring throughout the evening.

Second placed Gogarty´s captain Bill Warburton assures me their score line, despite emphatic, was not a reflection of the darts thrown down at Gogarty´s. The home side were quickly in their stride to go 3 up after the triples, Jack Todd contributing 2x100 in the second triple. Paul Easton and Todd played the second pair against the very capable Mike Douglas and Mike Snow. Some powerful scoring from the Gogarty´s duo left Easton on 95 only to bust after hitting T15,25,D14, the last dart way off attempting a single 9. Snow, never one to miss an opportunity, used all three darts on finishing D16 for the Breakaways only victory. Ali O´Keef continued his fine form with 2x100 and a 48 out, followed by James Brown who is showing some real form taking the 7th point and match with a 17 dart leg 41,100,100,100,80 and T20,D10. A fine performance. Mike Snow showed a bit more of his capabilities against Chris O´Brien hitting an excellent maximum only to succumb to a ton and a 16, D8 out from the

Gogarty´s man.

The Hunks from Hattons entertained the Mirador Mixtures still looking for their first league win. It wasn’t going to be this week despite Ian Sleath´s 124, Dan Jones 140 and D8 and Debbie Mackleston´s 120. Even 2x100 and an 85 from the Wright Mixture in the pairs wasn’t enough as Kenny Wilkinson hit D16 to spoil the leg for the Mixture. Hunk Rod Buller suffered his second defeat of the week against the opposite sex this time losing to Tracey Marge Simpson hitting numerous good scores and finally D20. Rob Hawkins 140,D8 took out the reliable Dave Wright and in the fourth single Steph Simpson pegged out on 82 (S19,T13,D12).

I can´t see the Meerkats retaining their champions crown this year, well illustrated by an indifferent performance against the Breeze Bar San Miguel. The Breezers nicked the first leg as soon as they reached the double, a feat the Meerkats seemed incapable of. Alex Nikolov made it 1 apiece with a 76 out (S20,S16,D20) after Jane Kelly had recorded an 81.

Tony Beverley 100,81,85 and Paul Baxter D2 retrieved the home side´s advantage. The game see sawed to 3-3 at half time with the Meerkats desperate for the win to keep in touch with the league leaders. Two singles wins from Alex Nikolov and Paul Durrant followed before Shirley Ward reduced the deficit on D3. Eddie Bendelow scraped home on D16 after John Bowden had scored a shot leaving 117, securing the draw and at least one point. Graham Todd´s relentless practising regime lately paid off this week with an excellent 171 (3xT19), to win the match for Meerkats. Tony Beverley faced Alan Ostrowski in the final leg and showed the youngster how its done with a ton and 82 out (T14,D20). A narrow victory for the visitors played in a good humoured atmosphere courtesy of Paul Baxter and Jane Kelly who are currently holding a fun darts night every Monday evening to include ¨Killer¨ and ¨Paper Chase¨. A great venue equalled by the fayre on offer at the popular San Miguel venue. All are welcome.

Just over half way and the 180 table looks like beating last year´s total, with Eddie Bendelow´s 157 out unlikely to be beaten and with the current one leg singles, Mark Farmer´s 15 dart 501 looks likely to remain, unless of course we can conjure up a James Brown v. Terry Hagenaars last match finale in less.

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SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB - 18.01.13

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB

14 JANUARY - WEEK 9 ENTERPRISE LEAGUE

By Sheila Cammack Well this week has certainly blown the cobwebs away, all the teams are back in full swing with the addition of the Fed 4’s league matches and we’ve all been feeling the effects of the strong winds making “normal” home rinks a lottery for everyone.

On Sunday 13th - in the first Fed 4’s league match SL Whites took on San Miguel Hawks but it was the Hawks who had to wave the white flag in the end, San Luis won on all 3 rinks (8-0pts). Winners in rink order: Jean Parkes, Dave Blackie, Gina Streeter & Paul Parkes 23-13, Pam & Mike Lockett, Ray Robson & Charlie Marigold 23-20, Keith Philips, Bob Foulds, Peter Cox & Peter McEneany 22-11.

SABA matches, Monday 14th January: SL Klingons were away v La Siesta Apollos. Klingons won 8-6 pts, shots 113-96. Winning rinks: Margaret & Neil Morrison & John Withers 17-11. Mel Highland, Cliff Harris & Ray Robson 29-9. Darren Johnson, Vic Slater & Peter Cox 2411. The Trekkers had a good home win v Em Isle Moonrakers 14-0 pts, shots 137-67. Ray Pollock, Joan Dullaway & Keith Jones 24-12. Audrey Ford, Sue Ross & Colin Potter 17-14. Ann Holland, Bert Ewart & Colin Lindgren 35-7. Blossom Cox, Tony Davies & Peter Bromley 25-14.

Frank Barclay, Mike Smith & Ken Dullaway 21-10. Peter Fuller, Bob Foulds & June Jones 15-10. SL Vulcans also had a good day at home v Vistabella Eagles; winning 10-4 pts 117-87 shots. Winning rinks: Jean Parkes, Dave Blackie & Paul Parkes 22-16. Kath Waywell, Pam & Mike Lockett 16-13. Ron Cammack, Jean Hepehi & Sheila Cammack 26-11.

Margaret Rogers, Scott Malden & John Haigh 25-11.

On Wednesday 16th January our Winter league & Berleen league teams were away at La Siesta & in spite of the difficult conditions secured a 64 points win, shots 73-55. Winning rinks: Margaret Rogers, Gina Streeter, Colin Lindgren & Ian Rogers, 28-9, and Eric Slater, Mal Broughton, June & Keith Jones, 16-13. Both Berleen teams had good wins with shots 40-30 so taking both available points. Winning rinks were: Darren Johnson, Ron & Sheila Cammack & Mike Lockett 18-12 and Ann Holland, Fred Armstrong, Les Bedford & Colin Highland 22-18.

I believe that moves us up to 2nd in the league table.

I’m pleased to report that we have continued to progress in the Premier 20 Knockout competition (Thursday 17th Jan), with a 5-3 win over La Siesta – at home we won the singles & triples & away we won singles, triples and rinks; this now moves us into the semi-final.

Back to internal comps: the club championships continue; on Tuesday 22nd it’s the first round of the drawn 2 wood pairs, some interesting combinations/games to come!

On Sunday 13th - chicken drive; chicken won by Frank (30shots) & eggcup, Ciro (9). On Wednesday 16th the chicken went to Charlie (26 shots) & the egg-cup to Kevin H (10).

Today’s Southern League results (18th Jan) show a great morning for San Luis. Tigers were at home to La Marina Dolphins pts 11-3, shots 121-81.

Winning rinks: Ann Holland, Peter Fuller & Colin Highland, 21-10.

Frank Barclay, Sue Ross & Colin Potter, 21-10. Mel Highland, BertEwart & Pat Coffey, 20-8. Maureen Foulds, Chris Brooks & Mike Smith, 2211. Audrey Ford, Tony Davies & Peter Bromley, 18-18.

The Pumas, away v top of the league Quesada Swifts had a better result 14-0 pts, 119-85 shots.

Pat, Scott & John Malden, 23-14. Les Bedford, Pam & Mike Lockett, 1918. Bill Webb, Ann & Brian Badger, 16-15. Sadie Hubbard, Frank Gibbons & Sheila Cammack, 23-13. Dave Blackie, Jean & Paul Parkes, 18-17. Jean Hepehi, Marie Henley & Alan Mawer, 20-8.

Unfortunately I do not have the Lions results, so that will carry on to next week’s report. Well done to everyone, a really good start to the 2nd half of the season, keep up the good work!

DATES for your Diary/Calendars etc: Sat morning, 2nd February at San Luis, “Boot sale” contact Jean Hepehi (654365466) for more information. Thursday 7th March, 10:00 for 10:30, club OPEN FORUM, prior to AGM 28/3/13.

For any information about San Luis Club please contact Peter Cox (Capt) 966189141 or Sheila Cammack (Sec) 966 77 3001.

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By Steve Hibberd In the Southern league, Cedars started 2013 where they left off in 2012, with a fine victory over Country Bowls Havesters. Wins for Fred Tilley, Chris Dewar, Pete Tomkins 24-11. Keith Page, Mike Kilby, Allan Brown 26-9. Marina Beardsall, Zoe Wilcock, Jim Wilcock 14-13, plus a 16-16 draw for Nadine Bater, Val Duchart, Ted Upham, resulted in another 9 points towards promotion. Unfortunately, at the time of going to press, Oaks & Elms results had not been received.

The start of a new Fed 4s season, saw both the Bulls & Bears play at home. Although the Bears recorded an impressive 6-2 victory over Horadada, details of who did what are unknown. Playing against Quesada, the Bulls won 1, drew 1, and lost the other rink, but alas had an inferior 54-66 shots difference, as they went down 3 points to 5. Well done: Sandra Heath, Bill Sims, Lynn Greenland, Dave Greenland 28-21.

Graham Bater, Steve Hibberd, Mike Veale, Steve Cantley 16-16.

Twas not a good resumption for our SABA league sides, as all 3 took a bit of a hammering. Over at San Miguel, Maples went down 4-10 against Pulsars, with only these 2 rinks securing points for their side: Jeannie Clements, Averil Toozer, Mike Edwards 17-10. Fred Tilley, Mel Brown, Vic Mahomet 16-15. At Greenlands, Sycamores lost on all rinks against Quesada Pearls. Also at home, Chestnuts earned 2 points against CB Supernovas, courtesy of a narrow 14-13 win by Margaret Dewar, Brian Hewitt & Chris Dewar.

A long trip to Javea proved fruitless for both the Winter & Berleen teams, although as with the Oaks, Elms & Bears, I have not been provided with details of the game. Please could captains of these 4 teams, include me (steviehibberd@yahoo.co.uk) on the distribution list for future results.

Emerald Isle Titans San Miguel Meteors Quesada Pearls San Luis Klingons San Miguel Pulsars Greenlands Maples La Marina Explorers La Siesta Apollos Horadada Falcons Greenlands Sycamores

P 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

W 37 32 33 28 29 24 24 19 17 17

EmIsle Titans 116 Sh 12 Pts G’lands Sycamores 79 Sh 0 Pts San Mig Pulsars 115 Sh 10 Pts San Mig Meteors 124 Sh 12 Pts La Siesta Apollos 89 Sh 6 Pts

D 1 4 2 0 2 4 1 3 1 2

L 16 18 19 26 23 26 29 32 36 35

OW 6 7 6 9 6 4 3 2 2 0

F A Diff 1007 820 187 994 867 127 974 827 147 1015 881 134 980 839 141 880 950 -70 873 932 -59 823 1025 -202 833 1030 -197 822 1030 -208

Pts 87 82 80 74 72 60 55 45 39 36

La Marina Explorers 78 Sh 2 Pts Quesada Pearls 135 Sh 14 Pts Greenlands Maples 79 Sh 4 Pts Horadada Falcons 87 Sh2 Pts San Luis Klingons 113 Sh 8 Pts

DISCOVERY LEAGUE CBowls Supernovas Vistabella Albatrosses San Luis Trekkers Monte Mar Picadors Monte Mar Novilleros San Miguel Comets La Marina Astronauts Greenlands Chestnuts Em Isle Moonrakers

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

W 32 24 25 25 23 20 22 18 16

La Mar Astronauts 91 Sh 2 Pts San Luis Trekkers 137 Sh14 Pts Vbella A’trosses 119 Sh 10 Pts G’lands Chestnuts 73 Sh 2 Pts

D 3 5 3 2 1 3 1 2 2

L 13 19 20 21 24 25 25 28 30

OW 7 6 4 3 4 5 3 3 1

F 910 839 780 806 825 782 802 735 760

A 673 740 771 823 834 799 859 887 853

Diff 237 99 9 -17 -9 -17 -57 -152 -93

Pts 81 65 61 58 55 53 51 44 36

Monte Mar Picadors 122 Sh 12 Pts Em Isle Moonrakers 67 Sh 0 Pts San Miguel Comets 92 Sh 4 Pts C Bowls Supernovas 130 Sh 12 Pts

VOYAGER LEAGUE P W D L OW F A Diff El Rancho Broncos 8 31 3 14 4.5 1029 709 320 La Marina Pathfinders 8 28 2 18 6 844 761 83 San Luis Vulcans 8 28 1 19 3.5 851 779 72 La Siesta Pioneers 8 24 2 22 5 814 859 -45 Vistabella Eagles 8 25 1 22 4 779 854 -75 El Rancho Pintos 8 24 0 24 4 919 806 113 Quesada Diamonds 8 22 2 24 5 872 790 82 La Siesta Sputniks 8 17 5 26 4 769 888 -119 Horadada Condors * * 8 8 2 38 0 594 1025 -431 * * 4 Pts deducted for failing to field a full team San Luis Vulcans 117 Sh 10 Pts Vistabella Eagles 87 Sh 4 Pts La Mar P’finders 93 Sh 12 Pts Horadada Condors 51 Sh 2 Pts Quesada Diamonds 111 Sh 8 Pts El Rancho Broncos 95 Sh 6 Pts El Rancho Pintos 159 Sh 12 Pts La Siesta Pioneers 78 Sh 2 Pts

Pts 74 70 64 60 59 56 56 47 14

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB Monday 14th January La Marina Explorers were away to Emerald Isle Titans winning on 1 rink. Kath Manning, Bernie Carr, Skip Dave Lewis 21-13. Shots La Marina Explorers 78 - Emerald Isle Titans 116. Points La Marina Explorers 2 - Emerald Isle Titans 12.

Monday Afternoon 14th January La Marina Astronauts were at home to Monte Mar Novilleros winning on 1 Rink. Jill Albutt, Rob Finlayson, Skip John Albutt 15-11. Shots La Marina Astronauts 91 - Monte Mar Novilleros 122. Points La Marina Astronauts 2 - MM Novilleros 12.

Monday 14th January, La Marina Pathfinders won 12-2 Tuesday 15th January La Marina were away to Vistabella Vikings in the first match of the Fed 4s League, La Marina lost on all 3 Rinks giving Vistabella all 8 Points.

Friday 18th January, La Marina Sharks were away to Monte Mar Matadors winning on 2 Rinks. Andy Bartlett, Alex Whyte, Skip Keith Cruise 25-4.

Janet Parsons, Shirley Hadaway, Skip Roy Hart 18-14.

Shots La Marina Sharks 90 - Monte Mar Matadors 113. Points La Marina Sharks 4 - Monte Mar Matadors 10.

Friday 18th January, La Marina Dolphins were away to San Luis Tigers winning on 1 Rink and Drawing on 1 Rink. Chris Bould, Dennis Foster, Skip Brian Zelin 23-19. Rose Foster, Jack Chorlton, Skip Bill Bould 1818. Shots La Marina Dolphins 81 - San Luis Tigers 121. Points La Marina Dolphins 3 - San Luis Tigers 11. Friday 18th January, La Marina Seagulls won 12-2. For Further information about La Marina Bowls Club Please find us on Facebook or contact Club Captain Brian Zelin 966 79 0606

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB HAPPY NEW YEAR to all Bowlers as we start the second half of the season. Both the Moonrakers and the Titans kicked off on Monday, 14 January, with the Titans at home to La Marina Explorers, continuing our good form with a convincing win - shot difference 116 - 78, 12 points to 2. In the words of the Great Ali, we are 'Smokin' !

The Moonrakers visited San Luis Trekkers who put out a very strong 'tried and trusted' team and so it turned out. We came away with a bit, fat ZERO, losing on all rinks with 67 shots to 137 - nil points to 14. Our league position means we can only go one way, doesn't it?

On 16 January, EI Leprechauns played host to Country Bowls Clarets in the Fed Fours, a disappointing result, losing on all four rinks. Shot difference 27 - 80, nil points to 8 - Oh dear!!!

Bill Allen.

HORADADA BOWLS REPORT Great to be back bowling and meeting good friends or .........that is what we all said before the result of our first two matches of the new year. The 14th of January brought our Falcon and Condor teams no prizes.

Unfortunately, due to illness/hospital appointments, the Condors found themselves without 9 of there regular squad when matched against a strong La Marina Pathfinders team. This match resulted in a deduction of points, points that were very much needed. However, there appears to be no problem this coming week so..... go for glory and try for a clean sweep. You have the ability!

The only winning rink of the match was: Isabella Keith, Joyce Reeves and Fred Trigwell 19 - 16. Well done to the captain and his team.

The Falcons in the Enterprise League, playing away to Sanmiguel Meteors, had a similar result of winning on one rink. The winning trip being: Fred Semper, Roy Collins and Mike Douglas with a result of 2110. Well done to you three!

The first game of the year for our Fed 4 team was an away game against Greenlands Bears. What a fabulous afternoon, the sun shone, there was no wind and we had great company; we would have liked more points but you cannot have everything. The final result was 1 rink to Horadada, 2 to Greenlands, and Greenlands took the points for overall shots too.

Winning rink was Kath Reid, Wayne Jackson, Terry Hucknall and Giuseppe Galelli 12 - 10. Mr. Reliable and his team!

The Royals were at home on Friday against Quesada. Winning rinks; Kath Reid, Mick Blunt and Giuseppe Galelli 31 - 8; Roy Thompson, Ann Allen and Alan Pugh 12 – 10 which resulted in a 4 to 10 win for Quesada.

Keep smiling everyone, and lets us all play to the standard that we know we are capable of.

LA MANGA BOWLS CLUB

By Robin Lowman We would like to open our 2013 report by wishing all members of the Costa Blanca Bowls League a happy, healthy and successful New Year.

2012 ended up on a winning streak winning at home against San Miguel Cougars and they gave us a friendly Chrismas present of 12 points, 2 points being conceeded to Joe Dear, Bill Brown Lee and John Cleverley who won 21-18; well done to them. To continue this performance into 2013 we again managed to achieve 12 points at home against Emerald Isle Claymores winning by 127 to 71. When we played them at the beginning of the season we lost 85 to 128 but gained 2 points so overall on a home and away basis we just managed to scrape home by 13 shots - a close call!! The rink scores were as follows:- Sarah Lowman/Philip Don/Dick Osguthorpe 22-12, Dave Robertson/Ron Stokes/Sandra Robertson 18-16, Wendy Simpson/Stuart Fisher/Brian Simon 39-7, David Letby/Ann Grace/Sue Letby 18-12, Marion Fisher/John Grace/Robin Lowman 19-11, Brenda Stokes/John Cooper/Barry Simpson 11-13 (well done Mary Elliot/Reg Fooks/Len Bettam).

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What a fantastic result away against our old friends La Marina Astronauts. We won on five rinks and only narrowly lost on the other. Also winning the overall shots.

Well done to the winning teams skippered by David Eades, Colin Armitage, Dianne Ridley, Tony Finan and Ted Hyman. Hopefully this result will boost us up the league table. Points for 12 Points against 2, Shots for 122 Shots against 91 Wednesday 16th January Winter League against El Cid. - A swing on the last two ends prevented us from getting a winning result. The team of Lynne and Colin Armitage and Pauline and BarrieWoodfine did well in coming from 15 - 4 down to draw 17 all. Well done the Berleen team of Rowena Good, Sheila Roberts, Janet Charman and Mike Farrelly who won 26 - 8.

Points for 3 Points against 7, Shots for 68 Shots against 75 Friday 18th January Southern League Division A. The Matadors played at home against the top of the league La Mariner Sharks. The result was a resounding

win for Monte Mar. The winning rinks were Chris Harding, Wendy Oxley and John Corbet 29 to 10; Rowena Good, Joe Ridley and Diane Ridley 28 to 8; Denise Ashberry, Joan Harding and Alan Ashberry 18 to 14; David Eades, Peter Mathews and David Melville 20 to 15. This is the 6th consecutive win by the Matadors and in these 6 games have picked up 66 points while only conceding 18 points.

Points for 10 - 4, Shots for 113 -90 Friday 18th January Southern League Division C Today the Toreadors were away against La Siesta Silvers and we won on four rinks lost on two and also bettered the overall shots. Well done to the winning teams skippered by Ted Hyman, Gordon Fisher, Gordon Hemming and Ian Gibbons.

Points for 10 -4, Shots for 112 - 88 For any information about joining our club or fixture details please contact the club captain Colin Armitage.

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COUNTRY BOWLS REPORT .......

Happy new year everyone, hope you all had a good festive period. Now it's back to the nitty gritty of our league games. Our first match of 2013 was played by the Supernovas, they had a SABA tie at Greenlands against their Chestnuts. We carried on from where we left of in 2012 and picked up another good win.

Winning on five rinks and only losing the sixth by one shot. Lynne Bishop, Alan Perry & Eric Bishop 27-5.

Sheila Whitehall, Karen Kirk & Peter Whitehall 25-13.

Derek Gunning, Charlie Watkins & Barry Norris 24-8 Pat Patton, Geoff Paylor & Brian Patton 20-16. Lin Watkins, Steve Pearson & Gerry Gough 21-17. Jenny Chaplin, Ben Noke & Dave Chaplin lost by just one shot 13-14. Overall shots, Supernovas 130(12) - 73(2) Chestnuts.

On Wednesday our Fed 4's A Division Clarets started their campaign with a magnificent victory over the Emerald Isle Leprechauns. Playing at home winning all three rinks for maximum points. Jenny Chaplin, Charlie Watkins, Steve Pearson & Peter Whitehall 346. Lin Watkins, Geoff Paylor, Gerry Gough & Eric Bishop 29-8. Lynne Bishop, Sheila Whitehall, Dave

By Lynne Bishop

Chaplin & Dave Rogers 17-13. Overall shots, Clarets 80(8) - 27(0) Leprechauns, excellent, well done!

B Division Merlots didn't fair as well and lost on all three Rinks at home to a worthy Quesada Leopards side. Overall shots, Merlots 41(0) - 64(8) Leopards The Southern A league Ramblers were away at the Emerald Isle on Friday playing the Cavaliers. The Ramblers didn't get to grips with this game and went down on five rinks, the only winning rink was the team of Gillian Morris, Steve Pearson & Peter Whitehall with a score of 23-5. Overall shots, Ramblers 85(2) - 111(12) Leopards.

C League Harvesters were away at Greenlands playing the Cedars where they had two winning rinks and a drawn game. The winning rinks were Sandra Simpson, Brian Kirk & Dot Davies 19-12. Paul Plant, Billy Price & John Simpson 16-14. Carol Donnellen, Maurice Cass & Alan Perry drew 16-16. Derek Gunning, Andrew Cohen & Karen Kirk lost by just one shot 1314. Overall shots, Harvesters 84(5) - 106(9) Cedars.

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CARP R US FISHING NEWS This weeks match was held on the drain near Mercadona at San Fulgencio.

First on the day was Geoff Tempest. In second place was Steve Collins, third was John Brightling and in fourth place was Dave Hill.

The match on Thursday 24th January will be on the Eden Canal stretch of the River Segura. Pegs at 8 .00.

Please do not forget to book by Wednesday if you intend to fish this event.

The next Quiz night is on 29th January commencing at 7.30. Entry is 1€ per person, and a game of Snowball bingo is also played.

The next Club meeting is Sunday 3rd February. The Committee meet at 10.00 with the Gen Meeting at 11.

The A.G.M will be on Sunday March 3rd, and any

proposals must be returned to the Committee by February 3rd.

We are holding a St Valentines celebration at the club house on Saturday 16th February. The menu is 1.

Bread and love apple dip. 2. Either Salmon fillet with a spicy mango salsa or Supreme of chicken breast in Puff pastry, with a pernod, mushroom and cream dressing. 3. Bread and butter pudding laced with Benedictine and white chocolate.

Carp-R-Us meet at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is just off the roundabout on the N332, near the Repsol garage between La Mata and Guardamar.

We are now open for new members and information can be found on the website www.carprus.net or by telephoning 966 71 7923.

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By Janet Thomas SABA Pulsars played at home to Greenland’s Maples the first game in the New Year got off to a good start we won on 4 rinks and lost on 2 Cliff Plaisted, John Marshal and John Raby had a very good game winning 27-9 and the other star team who have played well through out the season was Carl Eagle, Stan North and Ann Eagle even though they played on tricky ring 1 they won 24-13 it was very hard lines for Eileen Mclareen, Chris Liddicoat and Dave McEwan they were 9- 16 down on the 14th end but started to catch them up but they lost 15-16 WINTER LEAGUE A star studded Quesada team walked into our club on Wednesday and we knew we were in for a tough game, and tough it was. The early scores on the board did not do justice to the excellent bowling on the green, but once again San Miguel’s resolve stood firm and we gained an 8. - 2 victory. Scores S. Marks 27 P Bonsor 7, R Marks 28 J Martin 12, S Denholm 11 D Sale 17, D Mills 20 J Breslin 17,Total shots for 86 Shots against 53 Points for 8 Points against 2 I don't normally remark on any one bowler but Sabrina had an exceptional game (oppositions comment). Berleen L: Sinclair 8 P Houghton 22, M Rogers 19 G Radmore 18, Lee and his 3 Ladies came up against a very strong Quesada 4 and were unable to continue their winning streak. Mick's team managed to hold on and win, but this week no points for the Berleen. Total shots for 27 Shots against 40 The total shots money went to Dominic this week and an investigation is under way, yours truly didn’t win a raffle prize this week!! Next week we have a trip to Bonalba where unfortunately there will be no Berleen San Miguel Bowls Club is sponsored by Iberian Funeral Plans Any information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact club president Eileen Potts 966 73 0376

SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2012/2013 Results and Tables for Friday 18th January 2013

DIVISION A P La Marina Sharks 10 Montemar Matadors 10 C Bowls Ramblers 10 Greenlands Oaks 10 San Miguel Jaguars 10 El Rancho Mustangs 10 San Luis Lions 10 Vistabella Lanzadores 10 Emerald Isle Cavaliers 10 Greenlands Elms 10

W 7 6 6 7 7 5 5 2 4 0

D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

L 2 4 4 3 3 5 5 8 6 9

O/WF A Diff Pts 39.5 1060 945 115 94 37 1070 944 126 89 35 1053 985 68 82 32 1060 962 98 77 31.5 1020 1026 -6 75 25.5 1091 1082 9 61 26.5 990 1059 -69 61 27 1018 1019 -1 60 24 968 1050 -82 56 22 896 1154 -258 45

Emerald Isle Cavaliers El Rancho Mustangs Greenlands Oaks Montemar Matadors Vistabella Lanzadores

111 154 136 113 110

12 12 10 10 6

C Bowls Ramblers San Miguel Jaguars Greenlands Elms La Marina Sharks San Luis Lions

2 2 4 4 8

85 78 92 90 99

DIVISION B La Siesta Blues Horadada Royals La Manga Crusaders La Marina Dolphins Quesada Swallows San Miguel Cougars San Luis Tigers Mazarron Miners La Siesta Golds Em Isle Claymores

P 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

W 7 7 6 6 6 5 4 4 3 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 8

O/WF A Diff Pts 37 1118 998 120 88 36.5 1132 943 189 87 35.5 1159 929 230 83 35 1065 1040 25 82 32.5 1004 1052 -48 77* 31 1015 1052 -37 71* 29 1000 1006 -6 68 23.5 1005 1115 -110 55 20 955 1104 -149 44 20 922 1136 -214 43

Horadada Royals La Manga Crusaders La Siesta Golds San Luis Tigers San Miguel Cougars

90 127 82 121 112

4 12 0 11 10

Quesada Swallows Em Isle Claymores La Siesta Blues La Marina Dolphins Mazarron Miners

10 2 14 3 4

91 71 145 81 102

DIVISION 'C' P Greenlands Cedars 9 La Marina Seagulls 9 Quesada Swifts 9 San Luis Pumas 9 Montemar Toreadors 9 V’bella Conquistadores 8 El Rancho Raiders 9 La Siesta Silvers 9 CBowls Harvesters 9

W 7 5 6 4 5 5 4 1 2

D 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

Greenlands Cedars La Marina Seagulls La Siesta Silvers Quesada Swifts

9 12 4 0

CBowls Harvesters 5 El Rancho Raiders 2 Montemar Toreadors10 San Luis Pumas 14

106 132 88 85

L 2 4 3 4 4 3 5 7 7

O/WF A Diff Pts 33.5 983 821 162 81 31 987 859 128 72 30 1002 883 119 72 30.5 938 885 53 69 26.5 894 918 -24 63 24.5 810 804 6 59 23 895 1024 -129 53 20.5 815 973 -158 45 20.5 823 980 -157 43 84 80 112 119

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB Enterprise League Report In the Enterprise League, Quesada Pearls completed the first half of their league programme and maintained their pre-Christmas form to get their New Year off to a winning start with a conclusive victory away to Greenlands Sycamores, winning all 6 rinks to gain a 14 points to nil, 135 - 79 shot win moving up a place to 3rd in the league table. Well done to all.

Quesada Diamonds had a very hard fought game against El Rancho who are top of the league and managed to come out with 8 to six points.

Winning sides were T.Brinton F. Beattie .G. Linley 229 M.Smith S. Jakeman P. Bradbury 28-7 D. Benson, A.Linley T.Thomas 22-21 Well Done to All SWIFTS REPORT - Swift Report Fri. 18 Jan. Well it was a very, very bad day at the office today against the San Luis Pumas.

Loosing on all six rinks, although three games were only lost by a single shot, all that can be said well bowled San Luis! Result Quesada 0 points San Luis 14, 85 shots to 119.

The friendly rink of A Blay A Smethurst J Ester, did us

proud winning 17 - 16.

Well what can I say, chins up and regain the passion!

FEDERATION PANTHERS REPORT Just a few notes about the first game of the Fed 4s league.

In Division A the Panthers were away to Greenlands Bulls. Derek Sale's rink were well up at the start and looked to be cruising to a good victory but Greenlands came storming back and won 28-21. Jack Martin's four were neck and neck for 18 ends resulting in a draw 16-16. Dave Donovan, Violet Campbell, John Muldoon and Fred Roberts had an excellent win 29-10 which gave us the overall shots and we won the match 5-3 (66-54).

FEDERATION LEOPARDS REPORT The Leopards opened their account in the first game of the C division fed fours with a great win away to Country bowls Merlots. A clean sweep accross all rinks secured the 8 points with a shot difference of 64 to 41.

Congratulations and well done to the following rinks B Houghton, C Blay, J Brinton, D Toozer, / T Brinton, C Brazier, B Trinder, M Kidd / C Skinner, H Rhodes, G Chapman, G Skinner

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KOSTA KITCHENS SPONSOR OF DIVISION 1 With the halfway stage now reached the leaders Rocajuna unbeaten visited second placed Lakeside Lakers, this was well contested with the Lakers winning the triples 3-1, the visitors hit back in the doubles, before going down by 4-3, this was the first defeat for the newly promoted Rocajuna team, but they still have a useful 4 point cushion. Third place Buccaneers won 5-2 away to XPS, a useful win over a XPS side missing several key players. T he reigning champions Castillo Musketeers, slipped up at home to Lakeside Vagabonds, by 3-4. Two teams at the bottom needing points were Los Balcones and Blue Lagoon, this was a convincing win by 6-1 DIVISION TWO. This is dominated by Amigas Belgas, the San Luis based Belgium club, they are really enjoying playing league matches and at the halfway mark are certain to play in division one, they were promoted last season and have settled down well. In second place are Dominos Dragons they lead a pack with just 3 points separating them Torre Bears, were also promoted but have not settled down yet on their new pitches at Altos Del Limonar, they will have players back from Sweden any day which will help them. Castillo Cannons have slipped a little a couple of wins can change this as it’s still very close. Dominos Red, are just out of the relegation spot, they are occupied by Corsairs, who have struggled with team strength this should now be rectified by new signings which are allowed for a short period around Christmas they should move up the table. Which leaves Castillo Caballeros in trouble already trailing by 8 points.

DIVISION 3. Halfway leaders are Danish Dynamite, who have set the pace with a 5 point lead over Lakeside Hellcats , both teams are playing well. In third place are Castillo Crusaders, they have 3 teams breathing heavily, just 1 point behind Florentilles, El Presidente, and Danish Vikings, this is so well matched. In the relegation places are San Miguel and Buddies Bar. DIVISION FOUR. Leaders are Banditos with a six point lead over the 3rd placed team, a good start from this team, with La Dolores Peacocks holding 2nd place, 3 points clear of Danish team Laguna Rosa , they are followed by Danish Friends, who have a 1 point lead over Freebooters, and Laguna Vista, leaving Hideaways and La Dolores Blue in the relegation places.

DIVISION FIVE. Not surprisingly Torre Del Moro, from the Swedish league are clear cut leaders , they like all new members have to start in the lower division, and they are enjoying meeting new teams and playing at new venues, they will surely gain promotion. Another new team Amigos Belgas 2, are also enjoying life they have formed a solid team.

The Panthers, also newly formed have settled in well are in 3rd place.

With the new teams experiencing league matches for the first time, Torre Bears, Torre Del Agua, Daya Vieja, El Raso, and Dominos 3, are all making good progress. Daya Vieja are very pleased with this there first time of playing so this has been a tough baptism, this was how we had hoped the new teams would progress playing each other.

The League which was formed in 2009 with just 6 teams has grown rapidly with 39 teams now competing, more so that we now have Danish, Swedish, Belgium, French and British all playing together which was a gamble that seems now to have paid off.

We still welcome new teams, with a 6th division a possibility, several teams have already shown interest for the Autumn start, we would like to hear from them for further information please cal 966 78 5642.

Roger Seymour

Results and League Table after Monday 14th January 2013 Sportsman “B” Team 5-4 Sportsman “A” Team Catorce Lions 7-2 Catorce Kats W. Tavern Ospreys 2-7 Catorce Leopards W. Tavern Kestrels 3-6 W. Tavern Falcons Izzys Bar Peacocks 0-9 Izzys Bar Magpies Bar Virgo Robins 4-5 Bar Virgo Voles Eb & Ivory Merlins 5-4 Eb & Ivory Jaguars La Siesta Sharks 4-5 Shellys “A” Team

The Royal Marines Association Trophy Thursday the 10th of January For first game of year, we played a four club format at Vistabella for the above trophy. Some thirty one players took part and was sponsored by the Royl Marines Association in apprecation for the Golf society donations to them in the past year. .The weather was typical for this time of year with a cold morning start as the day progressed became warmer into a bright sunny day. but finnished with a cool wind The course was in nice condition for a winters day with the greens playing well.

As the day progresed it be came apparent that a anumber of the players enjoyed playing on the beach . With two of our members now to be known as Graham of Arabia and Terrence of Saudi or should it be sandy who found the sand bunkers on many occasions. Some excellant scores were recorded especially the winner.

WINNER - Alan Craig with 42 points Longest Drive Dave Walsh, Nearest The Pin 3rrd shot on the 6th Hole Colin Hicks. Best Guest Bill Stobo, Winner of the Two,s Adian Byrne Next game Alicante ( Eclectic) first tee off 10.am including complimentary Coffee and Tostada Next Social event Wednesday 13th Feb: St Valentines evening with a meal and music. Contact Jimmy for this event Fo further information on the society, membership or to play as a guest contact Bill McGrandle on 679 007 756

TORREVIEJA LADIES DARTS ORG Week 6 Alternative Format Results Wins this week to the Black Dog Ladies and the Wildcats.

Friendly's Temps 2 – 5 Wildcats at Bar 46 Black Dog Ladies 4 – 3 Dave's Babes Friendly Games El Balcon Chicas 3 – 4 Labas Dollies Labas Dollies 3 – 6 Dave's Babes Hot Darts: June Howarth 152 + 122 +103, Kyle Burgazzi 140 + 138 + 100x2, Suzanne Casey 139 + 100, Linda Coyne 131, Julie Musa 131, Joy Don 125 + 120, Marie Dowson 118 + 100, Ann Bartlett 117 + 112, Val Grosvenor 117 + 100, Jackie Tomkinson 114x2, Shirley Stephenson 114 + 100, Noreen Dobbs 109 + 106 + 103, Shirley Winton 105, Jeannie Parrish 103, Greta Budnikaite 101, Ann McGivern 101, Yvonne McIntosh 100x2, Cath Walker 100, Laima Klimonen 100, Lin Cousins 100 Highest Checkout 105 by Ann Wharton Congratulations everyone, I have now received all the Result Sheets, and I have included the back log of Hot Shots from the Results I did not have.

In the meantime, I must remind you that scores go in the first column and not in the 7th column, and you work across the page. Captain’s can you please help each other. Thank you.

Ladies Triples. Could you please let me have your Ladies Triples entries by the 29th January. Thank you. Pam Horton

La Siesta Sharks Sportsman “B” Team Bar Virgo Voles Catorce Leopards W. Tavern Ospreys W. Tavern Falcons Izzys Bar Magpies Ebony & Ivory Jaguars Catorce Lions W. Tavern Kestrels Shellys "A" Team Sportsman “A” Team Catorce Kats Ebony & Ivory Merlins Bar Virgo Robins Izzys Bar Peacocks

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 12 10 10 10 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 7 6 6 5 4

L 4 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 10 10 11 12

F 83 79 77 76 74 73 80 78 70 68 67 66 70 63 76 61

A 61 65 67 68 70 71 64 66 74 76 77 78 74 81 77 83

Diff 22 14 10 8 4 2 16 12 -4 -8 -10 -12 -4 -18 -1 -22

Pts 24 20 20 20 18 18 16 16 16 16 16 14 12 12 10 8

14th Jan and our week 16 saw yet another 9-0 maximum, this time by Dorothy’s Magpies of Izzys Bar against stablemates the Peacocks with Sue in control in Mary’s absence. Obviously the 3 Magpies pairs were delighted with their 3 wins each while the Peacock’s controlled their grimaces well.

Up at The Sportsman the “A” and “B” teams locked horns with Graham’s “B” team triumphing in a very close finish. For the “B” team, holding on to 2nd place in the league, 2 pairs scored 2 wins each while only Steve and Sandra could score 2 wins for Steve’s “A” team.

In Catorce John’s Lions clashed with Sue’s Kats and came out on top with a big 7-2 win having Brian and Mary on form with 3 wins while the Kats pair of Bernard and Brian were mere Kittens without a win at all.

Down at the Windsor Tavern Richard’s Ospreys were no match for John’s Leopards from Catorce as they went down 2-7 with Alan and Ann dipping to zero wins while or the Leopards pair of John and Brian stood out with a masterful 3 wins.

Also at the Tavern my Falcons were too strong for Russell’s Kestrels who had all of their 3 pairs only managing 1 win each while for the Falcons, Barry and Jill scored 3 wins for the 2nd consecutive week.

Over at Bar Virgo, Derek’s Robins played host against Val’s Voles who had just the better finish to steal the match with 2 of the Voles pairs scoring 2 wins each while it was left to Alan and Joe of the Robins to show prowess with their 3 wins.

Out at Playa Flamenca in the Ebony & Ivory, Keith’s Merlins had their 4th consecutive win at the expense of Vanessa’s Jaguars in a tight finish.

For the Merlins, Mike and Ted showed the way with their 3 wins while for the Jaguars, only the pair of the 2 Margarets had any idea with their 2 wins.

Last but not least, La Siesta Sharks are clinging onto the top position even though they dipped out to Ayliff’s improving warriors from Shellys Bar. For the Sharks 2 pairs topped out with 2 wins each while for Shellys Ayliff and John were masterful with their 3 wins. By Ron Sheldon

ABBEY ANGLING MATCH FISHING

By Terry Screen The venue for the 2nd round match of the Abbey Angling Cup was fished on the river Segura at Murcia on the 15th January.

The water is still low and coloured and the work has now started on the opposite bank, with large stones being laid up the bank making a wall.

We arrived at our pegs and began fishing the match, but to the dismay of the anglers on pegs 6 to 13 to find that the work had started on the bank opposite them. There was a large noisy excavator banging the stones into place and so causing the ground to vibrate, which upset the fish and put them off feeding. Workers should have completed the stretch from the weir to the bridge by the end of the week and we will keep you informed on there progress.

1st Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 23.420kg fishing the feeder using bread (Well Done), 2nd Bill (The Master) Reade with 9.040kg fishing the feeder using maggot, 3rd Terry (Swing em) Screen with 6.540kg fishing the pole using paste All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the match secretary Terry Screen on 965 32 8368

LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY Report for we. 18 Jan. by Doug Wright.

We started the week off with a Two Ball Better Ball. Due to Tony Brooks being ill with cold, Terry Field, Rod Bryant & I ended up as a three ball.

In this situation we 'crossed over' with Terry as the lowest handicap and it worked out well with the two pairings coming first & second. Terry & Rod had 44 pts & Terry & I had 43 pts. I must stress this was mainly down to Terry, who playing off 3, went round in under par gross. It was a pleasure to watch.

On Wednesday we played a Singles Stableford in difficult blustery conditions. The scoring reflected this with only Mike Chapman equaling the par of 36 pts. The results were: Cat1. 1. Mick Brentnall 33 pts (c/b), 2. John Wheeler 33 pts, 3. Nick Campbell 32 pts.

Cat2. 1. Mike Chapman 36 pts, 2. Carole Wheeler 32 pts, 3. Brian Dent 28 pts. 2s Club. Lindsay Forbes & Andrew Mills.

We held our AGM on Thursday & the following officers were elected.

President. John Wheeler, Capt. Mick Brentnall, Sec. Dee Biggerstaff, Treas. Brian Dent, Comp Sec. Barbara Hitchings, Hcap Sec. Doug Wright. We were sorry to say goodbye to retiring members Olga Haubner, Steve Gilchrist & Janice Holtham. Time moves on and it was also time to welcome new members Rod Bryant, Andrew Hepburn & Benedicta Kruse.

On Friday we played a Change Partners which was won with a very good score of 89 pts by the team of Nick & Donna Campbell, Brian Dent & Barry Holtham. Runners up with 85 pts were Andrew Mills, Lindsay Forbes, Rob Bryant & Ken Meridith.

LO MARABU GOLF SOCIETY at Font Del Llop 17th January 2013.

In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services For this month’s interim meeting a group of 24 players visited the established course at Font del Llop taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

The weather was chilly and with winds getting up to 30 mph the course was very much the boss.

The scoring was low on the day and the winners were as follows: 1st – Dave Smith – 34 points, 2nd – Tom Kendrick – 32 points 3rd – Mick Simpson – 32points, 4th – Harry Hughes – 32 points Best Front 9 – S Coomber - 18 points, Best Back 9 – D Mason – 18 points Best Guest – Lee Coomber – 34 points Nearest Pins – L Coomber (2), D Smith, D Mason and S Tidemann After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation.

Our next official society meeting is at Las Colinas on 31st January 2013.

Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

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REDS HANG ON AGAINST POLA’S TEN MEN UD HORADADA .........................2 SANTA POLA CF ........................1 Horadada held off a spirited second-half fightback from Santa Pola to triumph 2-1 at the Municipal Deportivo and give boss Pedreno the pleasure of a his first home victory of the new year.

The Reds were dominant in the opening 45 minutes and were 2-1 to the good at the break courtesy of Vardan’s leveller on the half hour mark and an Ensa second soon after.

But despite being reduced to ten men the visitors were transformed after the interval and could so easily have nicked a point toward the end.

But for the most part this was a game dominated by the theatrics of referee Perez Sanchez who seemed to be completely out of his depth. There were times when he appeared to be more concerned with clearing encroaching spectators from within the encircling running track than he was in controlling misconduct on the field and when enhanced by far too many bizarre decisions, any respect that he might have started out with completely disappeared as the game progressed.

But these games between two spirited local rivals are always feisty affairs and the fixture on Sunday evening was just one more in a series of their ongoing encounters.

Rather more spice, if needed, was provided by their favourable league positions. Going into this fixture they were sitting in 2nd and 4th places respectively, and following Almoradi’s success at Thader in a morning kick off the points had become increasingly important to both these sides.

A hectic opening period saw opportunities fall to both sides and as the home side began to press it was the visitors who took a surprising lead. A clever free kick, albeit one that was rather harshly awarded, saw Botello play the ball down the right edge of the Horadada box as the defence bunched waiting for the anticipated ball into the area. Chiqui took the ball to the line before turning inside to squeeze the ball past Alex at his left hand post. Albeit slightly against the run of play it was a delightfully worked and well taken goal.

But the Reds were immediate in their response with both Ensa and Robles going close and then on the half hour mark a chip over the top from Rojo saw Vardan outsprint the Pola defence. He ran on almost unchallenged to beat Pepito high to his right and level to scores.

At this stage the game was getting especially interesting and then, just 3 minutes later, the most bizarre of goals saw the Reds edge in front. Vardan, head down, was clinically body checked by Arrazola, directly in front of the dug outs, as he broke into the Santa Pola half. His cries resounded around the stadium and the Horadada bench was immediately on its feet.

The referee seemed oblivious to the incident but as virtually everybody else on the field took notice, Ensa was allowed to chase down the ball and virtually walk it into the Pola goal.

It was quite probable that players were so engrossed in the Vardan incident that many were completely unaware that Horadada had taken the lead.

Pedreno was absolutely incensed by Arrazola’s challenge and made his feeling known to Snr Perez Sanchez. His protestations were rewarded by a red card while Vardan earned himself a yellow. It was difficult to see any

Shall we dance?

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justification whatsoever for either of the sanctions.

Despite a lack of goals the second period brought more thrills and incident with the visitors reduced to ten men just 3 minutes into the half. Arrazola was the player to see red following a clash with Alberto. Both players seemed to jump for the ball and while I saw nuffin m’lord, sources rather closer to the incident than I was told me that Arrazola most certainly connected with an uppercut. His protestations fell on deaf ears, however, and Santa Pola played the remainder of the game without his further contribution.

Despite being reduced to ten the visitors then had probably their best period of play and heaped regular pressure on the Horadada defence. And whist they were unable to break through Horadada themselves were creating at the other end.

Vardan should have wrapped up the points midway through the half with a simple tap in, but hit his effort wide. Ensa missed a sitter when set up by new boy Angel Salinas with 15 minutes of the game remaining. And all this time Santa Pola kept plugging away with only scant reward.

Whilst the victory keeps Horadada level on points with the league leaders, Santa Pola find themselves dropping off the pace. Probably about fair from a neutral’s point of view but more importantly yet another thrilling encounter that can be added to the catalogue of compelling meetings between these two local rivals.

TORRY GRATEFUL FOR A POINT CREVILLENTE DEPORTIVO.....1 FC TORREVIEJA........................1 Missing Ernesto and Jorge (injured), Vincente (suspended) and Dani (recently left the club), Torry were down to the bare bones, being forced to include 3 regional division players in their squad of 15. It was one such player, making his full league debut for the club, who opened the scoring on 8 mins. A firmly hit 25 yd free kick by Patri, took a wicked deflection off the Crevillente wall, before a wrong footed keeper could only watch in horror as the ball hit the back of the net. Crevillente hit back through Luigi, whose free header just missed the target some 4 mins later. Next it was Tristan who should have opened his account for the hosts, but he too was guilty of heading over on 25 mins. Three mins later Crevillente did take the lead, albeit in comical style. Borja struck a long range looping drive, which should have been comfortably gathered by Torry keeper Tur, but alas, he made a complete hash by punching it into the path of Vendrell, who gratefully slammed the ball into an empty net. The home side completely dominated the closing stages of

the 1st half, when both Richard, Torry old boy Carrasco and Aitor, all went close to putting their side in front.

It took a full 20 mins before either keeper was tested in the 2nd half, as I fought hard just to stay awake!!

Carrasco put a firm headed into the side netting on 68 mins, then shortly afterwards the same player headed just wide. Tur was having a nightmare, as his defenders came to the rescue following numerous botched catches. Centre back Rafa came to Torry's rescue when he cleared off the goal line on 82 mins, then from the next attack, his rocket header rattled the opponents crossbar. Koeman should have done better when he shot over, before the hosts were reduced to 10 men with 6 mins remaining. Through on goal, Cuco Ros was unceremoniously hauled down by Crevillente sub Rubi, who was rightly shown a straight red card. Next Sun at 5pm, Torry are at home to high flying Novelda, when hopefully 2 or 3 new signings will booster a somewhat depleted team.

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ANOTHER ‘ODD’ GOAL MAKES THADER PAY CD THADER............................1 CD ALMORADI........................1 This game was always going to be a test for the home side.Thader were languishing at the bottom with Almoradi flying high at the top.

Thader started brightly and for twenty mins were looking up for it. The strong winds had eased and it seemed as though we could have a good contest.

Both teams had early chances and the game had a nil-nil draw feel to it already. Thader had two good efforts on goal but as the season so far has proved there was to be no end result.

Now it was the visitors chance to assert their authority as once again Thader do what they seem to be best at, defend; and Pazos in between the sticks is again earning his bread.

Thader’s biggest fault appears to be a lack of penetration when going forward and a loss of ball control. We are heading towards the end of the half with neither side dominating but Almoradi playing the more controlled football. Both sides have had their opportunities but there have been no conversions.

The second half started off in quiet mode, again Pazos is called on to save the home side from going behind and it appears, as is normal when you are down, you struggle.

Although Thader were giving it everything they were unable to finish anything off and it only seemed to be getting harder. Out of a defensive mistake Pablo broke and a speculative shot from 40 yards caught Pazos out and Almoradi were in front. Only minutes later he was dismissed for a second yellow.

Thader now appear to be trying to get something out of the game and a shot brought a save from Carlos but it was at a good height for keepers.

So Thader unlucky yet again and these odd goals are going to cause problems unless they start putting some in themselves Update: Lloyd is back. The team he went for in Sweden could not really afford to make him an offer despite liking what they saw. A financial sign of the times.

Also the Thader fan base is waning with there being little more than a hundred spectators at the game despite it being a local derby.

Next weekend CD Thader travel to fellow strugglers Villajoyosa where they really do need to start picking up points.

Already they are six points below the relegation mark and unless they can pack a decent run into the net couple of month it’s going to be a long and miserable run in to the end of the season. We all know that they have the players to pull them out of the mess that they are now in. Let’s hope that they can do it for the many fans who stand on the terraces cheering them on every week of the season during the good times and the bad.

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CF MIL PALMERAS WEEKLY ROUNDUP Mil Palmeras Pre Benjamin 2006 1-5 Benejuzar Sponsored by Fuego La Fuente An excellent performance by the ever improving Toros 06's against second in the table Benejuzar with some great awareness and positional play that is quickly becoming natural to these youngsters. First we again held firm until the tenth minute when Benejuzar forced there way through and opened the scoring with Lacey Thomas and Kevin all determined at the back we were a hard nut to crack. Benejuzar finally made it 2-0 with a long range goal, only for mil Palmeras to race down the other end and pull one back through Kevin Ruiz game on!

One more for Benejuzar came just before half time and at the break we went in 1-3. Second half and more of the same from the toros with Jack, Elliot and Callum battling well we kept the score down and has chances of our own with Dylan making some fine saves to end the game 1-5.

Man of the match Thomas Ellis great awareness.

CF Mil Palmeras Benjamines Sponsored By Sunshine FM 102.8 Rojales A 2 v 6 CF Mil Palmeras Another match where the Toros passing game ripped apart the opposition .With Luke Naylor calmly controlling the centre of midfield Rojales were left with no option but to launch the ball forward but Paolo Webb , Niomi Sheffield and Bailey Tomlinson were more than a match for the Rojales forwards .Ben Naylor got the two first goals with a strong run into the box to start with and then a tidy finish from Luca Webb's hard fought for cross to make it 0-2. David Milton Stamm worked hard on the right finding space going forward and with the whole team working hard defensively Diego Sheffield was left to

mop up only a couple of shots .

Second half and Rojales had a good first 5 mins and their pressure got them a freekick on the edge of the area which they scored from .Mil Palmeras hit straight back with first Ben putting Diego in to score, then minutes later Bailey feeding a pass through for Diego to get his second goal .The Toros were 1-4 up and dominating Rojales when Ben slotted the ball home to make it 1-5 with 5 minutes left .Before the restart the ref then sent one of the Toros players off the pitch without explanation and Rojales shot from the centre kick again and the ball droped over the line from Davids save .The Toros charged straight back at Rojales only for Ben to get taken out on the edge of the area .While both players were treated and taken off the ref allowed the Red Carded player back on the pitch . Luke Naylor smacked the free kick home to finish the match 2-6 and another 3 points .

A very good result from a hard working TEAM of players.

Bailey Tomlinson was the Benjamin man of the match.

Man of the Match Bailey Tomlinson for hard work.

CF Mil Palmeras Alevines Sponsored by Talleres J Martinez Ford garage Mil Palmeras 9-3 La Marina This result has been a long time coming, but what a performance to go with it, from a team who's confidence was at Rock bottom. We asked them to do a job and boy they did it. After a nervous first five minutes the Toros finally opened the scoring with a right footed finish from Lewis Long out on the left. This was shortly followed by a real thunder buster from Agustin that nearly broke the goals from 20 yards.

Just before half time Agustin grabbed his second to go in at half time 3-0. Second half and the show really started some absolutely sublime one two football cut La Marina open time after time with Lewis grabbing his second Oliver Godden, Emily Kelly and Cristian all adding to the tally. Then came a mini revival from the visitors with Mil Palmeras guilty of falling asleep at the back 3 times which needs to be addressed next week. But a bizarre moment gave us number 8 when the visiting goalkeeper thinking he was guilty of handling a back pass threw the ball down in disgust as the referee had waved play on only for the alert Agustin to run forward and tap it into an empty net.

Mil Palmeras then saved the best til last with a fine 4 pass double one two to carve La marina wide open and Agutin Ramirez grabbed his fourth of the game. Special mentions to Neve and Cau who worked hard and Oliver Chapman who nearly opened his account for the season with Tiandra also going close on numerous occasions.

Final score 9-3. Man of the match Agustin Ramirez unplayable.

Thanks Scott and Martin CF Mil Palmeras. 619 700 439/ 622 295 186. www.cfmilpalmeras.co.uk

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