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Monday, 25th February, 2013

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With pressure mounting on the Spanish government all the time, experts have recently been commenting that

that it was only a matter of time that they will have to strike the hatchet of cuts on the world of politics, bowing down to calls to streamline local and municipal governments. Continued on Page 2

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Continued from page 1 In July 2012, we first reported the proposals in which General Secretary of the PP, María Dolores de Cospedal, said central government continues to work on plans that would see the cluster of municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants amalgamated in order to remove those many functions that are being duplicated and to reduce costs, and that that the number of self governing municipalities in the Valencia region would be reduced by 82%, from 542 to just 99. However, it was some two years earlier, in 2010, under the government of the PSOE that the “germ of an idea” was introduced, then widely criticized by the PP, and branded as opportunist by the left, just as the reins of government were being picked up in most provincial institutions by the Partido Popular. In recent weeks, the president of the Federación de Municipios y Provincias (the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces), himself a Partido Popular ruling mayor of Santander, Iñigo de la Serna, said that the text could be approved almost immediately, that would see a 30% cut in the number of councillors. However, the Mayor also stated that although he believes the project would deliver the councils the powers of Education, Health and Social Services, as well as providing greater autonomy, he admitted that the reform would be impossible to implement as the opposition PSOE would never agree. The opposition stance was reinforced by the PSOE Mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero, who stated that the proposals would leave

Monday, 25th February, 2013 municipalities with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants without powers for deputations, which would be like a return to the “nineteenth century”, and that the new system would undoubtedly lead to “the privatization of services”. Now though, the opportunity of saving some 7.13 billion euro over the next three years was not something that could be ignored, and so, this week, the government approved a draft bill that aims to make deep cuts to local administrations. In a statement, the now VicePresident of the Government, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, asserted that the objectives for this law, the “Draft Bill on the Streamlining and Sustainability of Local Government”, are to clarify municipal powers to avoid overlaps, define which powers correspond to which public administration service, how those services are provided and with what money. Presenting the motion, the Minister for Finance, Cristóbal Montoro, said that under the proposal, the number of full-time paid local councillors will be reduced to just 12,000, a massive drop from the current 68,285, although this will be done over several years. Cristóbal Montoro, said that, “This is a reform that will streamline and save public expenditure, that will help Spain return to the path of growth on the basis of stability in all its public administration services providing a guarantee to all citizens on the optimum use of the resources being paid for by their taxes”. The salaries of those who remain will also be slashed, with city mayors being limited to a salary

of 100,000 euro, whilst mayors of towns with less than 1,000 inhabitants will no longer be paid. Other full-time councillors in cities will also see their numbers and salaries reduced through to 2015, but this reduction and subsequent agreed wage will be based according to population. Montoro continued to explain that the legislation represents a significant breakthrough for “each administration service taking exclusive responsibility for one power”, and that it represents, “progress for the municipality system”, without reducing the powers of local authorities. The draft bill sets a standard cost for each public service. In those municipalities of less than 20,000 inhabitants that do not reach the required coverage, the management of these services will be handed over to the provincial authorities. “The provincial council will be an important manager of public services for those municipalities of smaller size, which are the majority”, said Cristóbal Montoro. Ministry sources have explained that this process opens the door to private enterprise, because private companies could provide a service within that standard cost, adding that this can be an advantage and not a criticism, as argued by the PSOE. There is an element of protection afforded that should prevent cases of councillors being involved in these private sector companies, as Montoro explained that, “it is forbidden to create new public companies; those that already exist will have to be cleaned up or wound up, and those that depend on other entities will be shut down”. Furthermore, the role of the local auditors will be strengthened to provide them with greater impartiality and guarantee more rigorous financial and budgetary control. The number of local councillors

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who exclusively dedicate themselves to such activities will be limited. Of the 68,285 that currently exist in Spain, only 12,188 will remain in salaried positions, this means that “82% of local councillors will perform their political duties without a salary”. Furthermore, depending on municipal population, the number of advisors will be reduced and the General State Budget will set maximum limits on salaries paid to elected officials, public employees and executives in the local public sector. Although the plan is for savings across the next few years, in a later press conference, the finance minister stated that councils are now tasked with providing data on advisors, salaries and proposals, and he already envisages that many town halls will start the “free” or reduced salary operations before the end of this year. That said, in reality, little change is expected in terms of the number of councillors and their political roles in the smaller administrations, the only thing that will change for them is the fact that they will not be paid, and will have to obtain their own earnings through other means, which many question both the commitment the councillors can afford increase in corruption as they try to fund their lifestyles and living expenses, and the functions such as the award of contracts for public services, which would become the role of a higher political body. Either way, the wind of change is blowing, and this may lead to a huge financial burden being lifted from the shoulders of the country, allowing its head to be raised above the water, whilst offering a wider coverage and continuity of public services, an increase in the role of the private sector, and a less strangled country that would lead to transparency and growth, assuming the plan comes to fruition.

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TIME FOR A SPRING CLEAN Do you have bric a brac, furniture, household items and clothes that you don’t use and want to get rid of? Then HELP Murcia Mar Menor will help you out. We can arrange to collect them or you can bring items to our office at Calle Penélope 11, Los Narejos, (behind the Deutsche Bank) (Telephone 968 570 059). Alternatively you can bring them to our car boot stall, which is at the Autocine, Los Narejos on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. We will be very grateful for any items donated as this is our main source of income to enable us to carry out our good work. HELP aims to provide a service to ALL Mobility Equipment Loans Hospital Visiting Information on Living in Spain, Support Groups Interpreter details Assisting and liaising with other charities Listening Ear Team Donations to good causes

TCF EASTER FAYRE "Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) is holding its popular annual Easter Fayre between 2.00 pm. and 4.00 pm. on Saturday, 16th March at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68, Torrevieja (opposite Maxi Dia). Please bring your friends to purchase handcrafted Easter gifts and cards, jewellery, scarves and toiletries, as well as household items and bric-a-brac. Homemade scones, jams and cakes and refreshments will also be available. Free entrance. An event not to be missed!"

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Monday, 25th February, 2013

RYANAIR TO RE-OPEN 17 ALICANTE DESTINATIONS

At the end of January El Altet airport had seen 12 consecutive months of declining passenger numbers showing a loss of approximately 1 million travelers in 2012. It was only the Nordic tourism boom and the slightly improved, and ever-faithful, British passenger throughput that ensured the figures weren’t even worse. However, after a terrible 2012, which saw a reduction by Spanair of 333,000 passengers on the route to Madrid, as well as

the withdrawal of regular traffic by Air Europa and the much publicized Ryanair cutbacks, Aena director, Santiago MartínezCava, has predicted that 2013 will see a better than expected passenger recovery. “The outlook for the season, that begins on 1st Aprilis very good,” he says, “despite the fact that there are still a number of airlines that have to present their detailed business programmes. There are others, however, that have already begun selling flights for the April / October period.” One major boost is the re-introduction of 17 destinations by Ryanair of the 18 that were previously cancelled last October. The Irish airline has announced that it will once again fly between Alicante and Bournemouth, Paris, Nuremberg, Wroclaw, Katowice, Budapest, Kaunas, Knock, Oslo, Smaland, Hausegund, Angelhoug, Kerry, Malmoe, Cork and Tampere. Equally good news was announced simultaneously by the airline, Norwegian Air Shuttle,

which is starting to slowly lift the veil on its strategy behind the massive firm order for 222 narrow body aircraft. Buoyed by a 27% increase in net profits and a 25% hike in revenue for 3Q2012, it confirmed plans to open a base of operations in Alicante in spring 2013. The airline has said that it will operate a base in Alicante with two aircraft which will connect El Altet with 20 airports in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and the UK (London). El Altet served 431,743 passengers in January, an increase of 1.8% on the same month last year. There were other national airports, however, that saw a decline in network traffic. Barajas recorded 2.9 million pas-

sengers, down 13%; Barcelona, two million, down 8%, Gran Canaria, 881 536 users, 7% fewer, Tenerife, 754,516 passengers, down 6%; Palma, 558,817 passengers, 9% down and Malaga similar to El Altet, 537,657 users, 2.4% less.

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ORIHUELA BUS – USE IT OR LOSE IT Whilst continuing getting to grips with her roles as Councillor for the Coast, Martina Scheurer is not only actively trying to resolve issues from residents, but also trying to raise awareness of public services that may be under threat if they are no longer required.

Enjoy a day out in Orihuela City

One such service is the regular weekly bus service between Playa Flamenca and Orihuela, which also serves Entre Naranjos. We reported how the councillor had fought for this service once before, whilst in her role of public transport, adapting the service that covered the health centres. The service operates on a Tuesday at 9 in the morning, and has been declining in popularity recently. Like any public service, it is subsidised by the tax payer, so it would be unfair to continue its use, if it´s no longer required. The councillor said that, “In the beginning it had a good use, but now not anymore, maybe because people don´t know about it”. There is a constant changing program of cultural and educational events in the city of Orihuela, not to mention the unique shops and tourist attractions, such as the cathedral, the traditional and historic buildings, the museums, arts and extensive green areas, restaurants and bars, which offer something for everybody, for a great day out or more. Reservations can be made on the bus, by telephoning 966 760 000, extension 32, or by email to residentes@orihuela.es. Not forgetting that as it is a reliable bus service, there is no need for a dedicated driver, so you don´t even have to worry about sampling the fine wines on offer in the city, nor the stress of driving through the road works whilst the improvements are taking place.

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EVICTION NOTICE FOR ORIHUELA COUR TS It is a situation that has been threatened for some time, but now, the bi-party government team of Orihuela has agreed to file an eviction notice on the Courthouse in the city, on the building owned by the municipality and occupied by the judiciary for the last eight years. Spokesperson for Orihuela, the Deputy Mayor and leading figure of the PSOE, Antonia Moreno, said that the building occupied by the courts had been paid for by the city council and was occupied by the Valencia Department of Justice, “without any agreement”. Talking about the ultimate squatters, Moreno said that the government had been trying to get an agreement with the Valencian government signed for over a year, and that the regional secretary for Justice, Antoni Gastaldi, "announced before last Christmas the signing of the agreement reached with the City”. Prior to that announcement, Gastaldi had met twice with the Mayor, Monserrate Guillén of the Los Verdes, along with Secretary of Finance and the regional CEO of Heritage trust, who had, “a draft agreement”, after working hard with the Minister The Orihuela Courts have been described as the ultimate squatters

for Justice, Serafín Castellano, before the “light went out”, according to Moreno. Moreno recalled that the agreement for their occupation was to be of benefit to the citizens of Orihuela, including plans by Valencia to fund a new health centre Rabaloche for 2.1 million euro, and paying another 3 million as the difference in the cost of the building where the courts were housed. “The only condition”, according to Moreno, “is that the work was executed before the end of 2013”. Moreno also explained that project plans had been submitted, including suggested suppliers for all elements of the work, for which all the Valencia team had to do was make the payment, after authorising the work. Moreno also emphasised that the decision is final, as there is “No turning back: I assume the consequences of this decision”, which the residents of Orihuela have been paying for the last ten years. The only way of preventing the eviction is to agree to the demands of the agreement, “We want the swap, we want the money, more than three million euro, and with that money, we will build the health centre”, to benefit all of the residents of Orihuela, Moreno concluded.

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EROSKI SAN JAVIER COLLABORATING WITH “FLAMENCO FOR ALL” What wonderful news in this crisis ridden era to get support and collaboration from a big Company as is Eroski San Javier. The non-profit Cultural Association FLAMENCO FOR ALL has been chosen by Eroski San Javier for the work it is doing in integrating many different nationalities using flamenco dance to introduce foreigners living in this area to the beauty of Spanish Culture. Raquel Peña, the President and Director has already been honoured with numerous awards for her work in this field, chosen Woman of the Year by the Orihuela Town Hall 2010, and named Teacher of the Year 2012 by the Coast Rider Pride of Spain Awards just to name a few. The Association always supports charities with performances, has a Sevillanas Social Club and encourages integration with over 10 nationalities that are members. Many exciting projects are being discussed and the first will be a series of free performances by the Flamenco For All Amateur Dance

Group in the Dos Mares Commercial Centre with the first one held on February 9th and further dates to be announced. The Flamenco For All Dance Group is having a very busy spring season with many performances, including the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre, shows for the Pink Ladies AECC, The Torrevieja Stroke Group, HAH, to just name a few. AGM and Sevillanas Club on Sunday, February 24th, 8:00pm at Bulerias on the Cabo Roig round about. Important update on the Raquel Peña Professional Flamenco Dance Company. Reservations are now being accepted for their next performance at The Torrevieja Municipal Theatre on May 19th at 5:30pm, tickets €10 and €15. The elected charity for a €2500 donation is AFA(Friends of Alzheimers,Torreveija) and the program will include many new choreographies, by Raquel Peña with live musicians and a new luxury wardrobe designed by one of Spain’s leading designers. For reservations and information please call 630 689 431 or e-mail: info@flamencoforall.com

BISHOPS AND CHURCH REPS GATHER AT ORIHUELA COST A Three bishops joined representatives of Church of England congregations and their clergy from across Spain and Portugal, together with Morocco, Andorra, Madeira and the Canaries, when they met for their annual synod or conference.

For the third year running the synod was hosted by the Torrevieja chaplaincy from Tuesday 29th Jan. to Friday 1st Feb. and took place in the Hotel La Zenia, a very popular venue with members. The church representatives heard from Dr. Geoffrey Rowell, the Bishop in Europe, who spoke about the place of poetry in worship and an inspirational talk on prayer from Bishop David Hamid, who has responsibility for Spain and Portugal in the diocese. A special guest was Bishop Bill Godfrey, the Anglican bishop in Peru, who led two Bible Study sessions, as well as bringing people up to date on the growth of the Church in Peru, which is supported by the Anglican churches in Spain and Portugal. The synod also discussed a wide range of business, affirming its support for the appointment of women bishops and agreeing to change its name from the Archdeaconry of Gibraltar to the Archdeaconry of Iberia and Gibraltar, to emphasise that the Church of England in this part of the world extends much further than the Rock. They also heard a message from Justin Welby, the new Archbishop of Canterbury elect, who came to La Zenia to address the synod in 2010. There were additional special meetings organised for church treasurers and "readers"- licensed lay ministers. At a packed service on Thursday evening, also attended by local representatives of the Norwegian Lutheran Church, members said farewell to Canon Hugh Broad, the chaplain for Almeria and Mojacar and, as area dean, the man with the responsibility for organising synod each year, who is retiring at Easter. " Hugh has been a tremendous support to this chaplaincy. Speaking personally it has been a source of great support for me having him as my nearest colleague to the south, and he has provided us all with wise advice based on his vast experience as a priest" said Revd. Chris Scargill the Torrevieja chaplain. " We were all so pleased to be able to be at his farewell and to thank him personally." In the same service Bishop Geoffrey licensed the chaplain of Nerja, Revd. Geoff Johnston as the new area dean. Geoff's wife Carol was also commissioned as the President of the Mothers' Union in the diocese of Europe, taking on the leadership of a growing network of MU branches across the Continent. For more information regarding the 2013 synod at La Zenia contact Revd. Chris Scargill on 966925205 or email revdcms@gmail.com

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

T he Exce ptionally Long and Highly Ir ritating Scarf Bureaucracy is unique to a particular country and culture. I am told that it is blisteringly efficient in Germany, painfully slow in Italy and Greece, and in France...well, it is best not to even raise the subject with the locals. For most expats living in Spain, bureaucracy is just one of those things that we have to put up with, and is the downside to a mostly very pleasant lifestyle. Most of us have had showdowns and brushoffs with a variety of officials from Government departments, Police, Town Halls, Traffic and Customs departments. Not only is it the seemingly pointless myriad of paperwork that has to be dealt with, but that the requirements continually change, which even the administrative staff are often unaware of. A recent visit to my local Town Hall was a case in point. I had to obtain a copy of the Padron (certificado de empadronamiento). I have requested this document from various Town Halls for the use of a number of government departments on endless occasions over the years. Sometimes the department in question requires the Padron, together with an original residency certificate; sometimes they require a photocopy, because they will not produce one for you. They may require it to be certified by a notary, or maybe the police. In all cases, there are different requirements and all will result in at least a second visit to the department concerned and several hours queuing. In this age of instantaneous communication, I often wonder why one official

in one department cannot merely click onto the website of another government department and collect all the information that they want in an instant. I guess that is just too obvious and would take the fun out of the pointless game that we all play. Just one tip, never, never reveal all your paperwork to the clerk at the early stages. It’s a little like revealing all your cards too early in the game. Keep them well hidden in a bag below their range of sight, or stuffed into the back of your trousers or bra. Spanish officials are drawn like magnets at the very sign of paper. They just adore it, and will whisk away anything that they may see about your person before you can say “Manaña” and will never be seen again. I joined the queue of another eighteen people at the Town Hall, duly armed with photocopies of my documents, notarised copies, as well as some stamped by the police. I had my passport, driving licence, and copies of all documents. Together with my survival pack of sandwich-

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es, a packet of Kendal Mint Cake, a bottle of water and a picnic chair, I felt that, apart from a call of nature, I was sufficiently well prepared to spend the entire day at the Town Hall, if necessary. The one clerk on the desk was coping remarkably well. Unusually, he was listening attentively to questions posed by his customers, entering data on a computer, bonking sheets of paper and sending near completed clients to the adjacent ticket machine to pay for those very special documents. I admired his multitasking skills, but I did wonder what exactly the eight colleagues sitting at the desks behind him were doing. One or two were peering vaguely into computer screens, others were sipping water and chewing gum, one was busily filing her nails whilst one very elegant, yet irritating woman, wearing an exceptionally long and highly irritating scarf, wandered from desk to desk. From time to time she would deliver an occasional sheet of paper, flicking her scarf behind her. Occasionally, she would wander to the counter to chat to a customer that she recognised, but never once attempted to help the over burdened counter clerk or do anything useful other than trying to look elegant in that exceptionally long and highly irritating scarf when it was already 27 degrees on hot and sunny February day. Eventually I reached the counter clerk. I politely made my request in well-rehearsed Spanish. He nodded, bonked a sheet of paper and waved me to a machine where I had to pay my three euros. In the 90 minutes that I had been waiting, I calculated that the clerk had taken around 200 euros in fees. As the German gentleman in front to me commented, “You would think that with such high unemployment in Spain, the Town Hall would find it useful to employ at least two more counter staff. It would save unemployment benefit, and they would pay for themselves in a few hours. Personally, I was thinking more of immediate redundancy for the lady with the exceptionally long and highly irritating scarf. 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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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN APARTMENT FIRE

Picture courtesy of Objetivo Torrevieja objetivotorrevieja.wordpress.com A 57 year old man was seriously injured, having suffered burns to his legs, in a fire in an apartment block on Thursday afternoon. The alarm was raised at around 13:45, when an explosion was heard at the premises located on Avenida de Pinoso, in the playa de Los Náufragos area of the coast. A neighbour of the man forced his way into the property and dragged him to safety, before members of the Guardia Civil and Local Police arrived, accompanied by fire fighters from Torrevieja. The man was immediately taken to Torrevieja Hospital by a SAMU ambulance, and although he was conscious, had suffered considerable burns to his legs, as well as his body and head. Whilst fire fighters were tackling the blaze, a further two explosions were heard from inside the property, leading investigators to initially suspect that gas cylinders may have been involved, although an investigation is being carried out.

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FIRE DESTROYS WATCHTOW ER A fire has destroyed one of the bird-watching platforms overlooking the natural salt lakes of Torrevieja and La Mata, and investigators believe that the fire was started deliberately, the fifth such incident in recent months. A neighbour walking in the area noticed the firs and alerted the emergency services. Although the fire was quickly brought under control, considerable damage had already been caused to the structure, although this damage could have been much worse. The investigation team not only feel that this is a continuation of recent, similar fire attacks, they also believe that they fires are started by the same person, as they have all displayed similar characteristics in how they were set. In particular, they believe that the fire starter has sufficient knowledge of the workings of fire, as the pattern seems far from random, taking into account such matters as wind direction. However, they also can´t rule out a simple case of vandalism in this latest incident, nor can they currently rule out that the fire may have been started accidentally by means of a discarded cigarette or such like.

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THOUSANDS OF WASTED APPOINTMENTS AT HOSPITAL

The management of Torrevieja Hospital has announced that waiting times could be significantly reduced at the facility, if it weren´t for the extremely high number of appointments that are not kept by patients. In January, there were a total of 2,845 appointments given to patients who failed to attend, a figure which represents a staggering 10.24% of all procedures conducted at the hospital during that month. This figure equates to around 100 appointments each day which could have been given to other patients waiting to attend, and a subsequent reduction in the waiting time in which those in need of assistance have to be delayed before being treated. However, although this is a significant waste in resources, many feel that there is a positive effect on treatments given, as the wasted time allows doctors to manage their calendars more efficiently, without having to rush through some of their consultations under pressure. The figure also represents a 1.5% decrease in the number of failed appointments, which the managers feel is as a result of better communications and reminder systems being implemented, such as text messages being sent to remind patients of their appointment time. That said, the hospital is urging anybody with an appointment who cannot attend, notifies them as soon as possible, so that the queue can be moved into your place and the time is not wasted on failed appointments. The admissions department can be contacted by telephoning 96 572 1400.

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HATCHET HANGS OVER POLITICAL ADVISORS Following the recent developments within the legislation governing the Orihuela municipality, the opposition Partido Popular of Orihuela has announced a revision in the pay structure of the government advisory team, that they say will save nearly a quarter of a million euro of municipal money. Currently in a majority and ruling council committees from opposition, whilst the municipality is governed by a bi-party, minority coalition of the PSOE and Los Verdes, the PP have proposed a maximum payment of 8,500 euro per year for advisors, irrespective of academic qualifications. The current rate of pay is 33,000 euro per year for those with a degree, and can be around 15,000 euro per year for those without.

However, the revision planned by the PP would result in the advisors being paid nothing more than the minimum wage, which is 645 euro per month net. Although this would result in a saving of 230,000 euro per year, the move would no doubt be approved by the majority, and

would therefore result in the people who are in positions of trust are penalised, but many people consider it grossly unfair to use these working people as political pawns in a game that has only one aim, to force the Mayor to resign, so that the majority group can once again take power. Although questions of democratic process may well be raised over the fairness of a minority government managing to retain power, the current legal situation is that they can carry on, although moves like this one are set to try to strangle the political lead in order to force a change back to PP rule.

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TORREVIEJA THEATRE NOW LICENSED FOR PUBLIC PERFORMACES Over six years after it first opened its doors to public events, the Municipal Theatre in Torrevieja has finally been granted a license to function as an auditorium for public performances. The application was made towards the end of last year, but was refused in the middle of January, as the building failed to meet certain elements of safety and function that would allow performances to take place. There were issues with the capacity, fire extinguishers, fire exits and the registered capacity, amongst other elements, for which the Ministry of Interior reported unfavourable records considering that the building did not meet legislation for public entertainment. However, in the wake of the Madrid Arena disaster of Halloween, and that of a night-

club fire in Brazil, the license was now granted following corrective work carried out by the town hall. Therefore, the maximum capacity for the venue is now set at 897

people, and covers the auditorium, the stalls and cafe area, within the 9 million euro facility, which had been operating without the necessary licenses.

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AWKWARD FA MILY

I NEED COUNSELLING I was raped 4 years ago and I’ve been a mess ever since. I really want to have counselling to help me but I’ve never told anyone what happened to me. I’m scared that if I tell someone they’ll make me tell the police. What do you think I should do? Ally Talking to the police would be a good idea Ally, they will not only be helpful and supportive but they will also investigate the crime and hopefully, prosecute your attacker. Please don't just dismiss what I'm saying, your case will be treated in confidence and your friends and family don't necessarily need to know about it. The reasoning behind this is to prevent this animal from putting other girls through the same ordeal! Of course dealing with your inner turmoil is essential and the fact that you have already embraced the idea of counselling is certainly going help you along the way. Think long

‘A NEW START’ I left my violent husband 4 years ago and I’ve been happy ever since. I’ve even met a new man through my dance class. Since we started seeing each other, my daughter has refused to talk to him and is really upset with me. She saw the trauma that I went through with her dad so I have no idea why she can’t be happy for me to be happy for once. Ann-marie First of all, well done for making the break Annmarie many people never escape from domestic violence. As far as your daughter goes, I think she's

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and hard about what you need to do for yourself as well as other potential victims. This guy may have committed acts of violence before and there could well be a string of people who, just like you, don't want to involve the police. Effectively that means he gets away with and will continue to do it. Before you finally decide how approach this, take a look at www.rapecrisis.org.uk which is a website packed with useful information and advice for victims like yourself. At the end of the day, what's right for you is the most important thing, so sit down, have a browse of that site and take things from there. Beth. bound to protective of her mum regardless of the past. You need sit her down and explain that you do need companionship. Its all very well for her to try to disrupt the relationship but she's not the one who is lonely is she? Having said that, using some diplomacy and tact Accepting a new man into her life and yours clearly isn't something she's going to do overnight. Planning days out and activities that help you all get to know each other better would be a good first step in breaking the ice and showing your daughter that your man is one of the good guys. Ultimately, time and patience will pay off as opposed to fuelling the fire with confrontations and arguments. Take it easy and keep your wits about you and eventually, I'm sure things will settle down.

This isn’t a huge problem but it really upsets me. My family consists of my mum and dad and two sisters. The problem is that we don’t really get on. We don’t argue, but we don’t have fun together either. Our family gatherings are just rather awkward. Why do you think this is? Lorna Wouldn't it be funny if you were sat there looking to each other to lift the mood? The truth is, that's probably the case. Have you ever sat down and discussed this? There's no time like the present is there Lorna? Arrange a family night in and raise the subject, despite feeling awkward at first, I think you'll find that dialogue is exactly what you need to resolve this one. Just explain to them all how you feel and ask them how they feel! As the discussion starts to roll, you'll all learn something about each other and, hopefully, you'll see a difference at the next big family event. Too many people put up with situations like this and just accept them as they are. Talking it through and stating your case as well as listen to every body else will undoubtedly help. Give it a go and thank me later.

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TREAT PAIN MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH MYOFACIAL RELEASE The word "myofacial" is derived from the Greek word "myo", which means "muscle," and the word facial. Fascia is the thin layer system of connective tissue in the body that resembles a spider web and extends without interruption from the top of the head to the tips of the toes. Fascia is very densely woven and interconnected, like a sweater. It covers and interpenetrates every muscle, bone, nerve, artery, vein, organ and cell in the body. It connects every part of the body to every other part. Myofacial Release is a gentle and very effective hands on manual therapy technique that uses sustained pressure into restrictions in the facial system to eliminate pain, and restore motion and function to the body. I use this style of treatment in the clinic on a daily basis in conjunction with many other modalities this enables me to treat more successfully pain as it presents in the body. In its natural state, fascia is relaxed, elastic and wavy in configuration, which causes it to resist a suddenly applied force. However, it plays a major role in the support of our bodies. Our bones can be thought of as tent poles and the facial system as the guide wires that provide the tension to keep the tent up. Without adequate tension from the guide wires, the tent would hang limply on the poles. The same is true in our bodies. The facial system provides the necessary tension to keep the body upright with the proper equilibrium. Fascia is said to have a tensile strength of up to 2000 pounds per square inch and a memory. Therefore, if the system should become tight, restricted or unbalanced in any way, it can place incredible stress on any bone, organ, nerve, or other system in the body. This can cause pain and dysfunction in any area of the body. Because the facial system is interconnected, symptoms may appear in areas of the body one might assume are unrelated to the actual restricted area. Traumas of various kinds may cause or trigger restrictions in the facial system. Physical traumas may be caused by accidents, surgery, poor posture, stress, or remaining in the same position for an extended period of time. Mental traumas may also affect the facial system. Emotions and mood alters the energy system of the body and in turn the posture of the body, which affects the fascia. Traumatic events such as an accident or violent act may be stored in the memory contained in the fascia and produce pain long after the original occurrence. After trauma to the tissues, the body heals by forming adhesions. Adhesions are tiny strong collagen fibres that lay down "cross-links" in random patterns. They may be tough and wiry or filmy and thin. They are the building blocks of healing. The scars they form may be large enough to be seen by medical testing or microscopic. Regardless of the size, they exert tremendous tension on the tissues where they form. Many standard tests such as x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc. do not show facial restrictions. We believe an

MFR is a manipulation of the connective tissue under the skin. extremely high percentage of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having facial problems. However, because of the limitations of the medical tests available and the lack of knowledge of doctors and therapists in this field, most go undiagnosed. Adhesions and scar tissue remain in our bodies long after the original event that precipitated them. They may adhere the injured tissues to nerves, muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, or organs, which may cause decreased movement or pain. The tissues begin to shrink somewhat as adhesions are formed causing more irritation to the area and perpetuating the adhesion formation. Myofacial release uses slow, gentle, continuous stretching in the area of restriction until the body decides on its own to "release" and return to a more normal state. Since this technique is slow, gentle and noninvasive, it encourages but does not force the facial system to return to a relaxed position. This can take great patience on the part of the therapist. Adhesions and scar tissue may be broken down using specific hands on techniques. These gentle techniques do not breakdown the primary adhesions that are responsible for healing, but do break down excessive cross-links that form scars and adhesions. When the adhesions are broken down, there is increased mobility, improved strength and decreased pain. Myofacial release must be tailored to each individual patient, their specific complaint, and the overall condition of their physical, mental and emotional body. It must treat the WHOLE person. It is not an approach that may be applied generically to all people. Many factors must be considered and weighed and the individual's body must guide the treatment from start to finish. The therapist is only there to assist. The goal of myofacial release is to relieve pain and restore function to allow the person to lead a full active life. The Goal Myofacial Trigger Point Therapy is an innovative technique used to relieve muscular pain and dysfunction. This hands-on approach is based on the lifelong medical research of Doctors Janet Travell and David Simons. These pioneers discovered the causal relationship between chronic pain and the source trigger points. Trigger points may develop anywhere in the body, but are most commonly found at the sites of the greatest mechanical and postural stress. Trigger points are an area of hyper irritability within soft tissue struc-

tures that are characterized by local tenderness and may include referred phenomena. These referred sensations can include pain, tingling, numbness burning, or itching. According to the writings of Dr. Travell and Simons, referred pain is the defining symptom of a myofacial trigger point. It is felt most often as an oppressive deep ache, although movement can sharpen the pain. Referred myofacial pain can be as intense and intolerable as pain from any other cause. Some common examples of referred pain are headaches, sinus pain, and the kind of pain in the neck that won't let you turn your head. In fact, that pain in your hip or knee can be nothing more serious than referred pain from myofacial trigger points (tiny contraction knots) in overworked or strained muscles of the hip and thigh. The following conditions are often misdiagnosed and myofacial pain can be the true source of the problem for:Abdominal Pain-- Achilles Tendinitis-- Adhesive Capsulitis -- Angina -- Ankle Sprain -- Arthritis Back Pain -- Buckling Knee -- Burning Pain -- Bursitis -- Calf Cramps -- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -Dizziness -- Drooping Eyelid -- Earache -- Endometriosis Eyelid Twitching -- Eye Pain -- Fibro myalgia -- Finger Pain -- Foot Pain-Frozen Shoulder-- Genital Pain -- Golfer's Elbow -- Gout -- Groin Pain -- Growing Pains -- Hammertoe -- Headache Heartburn -- Heel Pain -- Hip Pain -- Irritable Bowel -- Jaw Pain -- Joint Pain and Stiffness Joint Popping -- Knee Pain -- Knuckle Pain -- Leg Pain -Locked Knee -- Low Back Pain -- Migraine -- Morton's Foot -- Neck Pain -- Numbness in Hands or Feet Osteoarthritis -- Painful Intercourse -- Pelvic Pain -- Penis Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy-Phantom Limb Pain -- Piriformis Syndrome -- Plantar Fasciitis -Prostate Pain -- Rectal Pain Repetitive Strain Injury -- Restless Legs -- Rotator Cuff Injury -- Runner's Knee -- Sciatica Sensitive Teeth -Shin Splints -- Shoulder Pain -- Side Stitch -- Sinus Symptoms -Spinal Pain Stiff Fingers -- Stumbling -- Subluxations -- Tendinitis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tennis Elbow -- Testicle Pain --Thoracic Outlet Syndrome -- Thumb Pain -- Tingling in Hands or Feet -- TMJ Disorder -- Toe Pain -Tongue Pain -- Toothache -- Trigeminal Neuralgia -- Turf Toe -Vaginismus -- Vertigo -- Vulva dynia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whiplash Injury -- Wrist Sprain -- Writer's cramp. In trigger point therapy the source of the referred pain, perpetuating factors, and dysfunctional postural patterning are identified. Through the use of trigger point pressure release and stretching exercises, the therapist quickly eliminates and or reduces the irritability of the dysfunctional muscle. Most patients with myofacial pain and dysfunction see excellent results, and a quick return to their normal daily and professional activities. Why I wonder do the medical fraternity ignore this cause in the perpetuation and continuance of pain patterns, they are aware of it. The knowledge and recognition of this type of pain has been in the medical libraries for over a hundred years. John Young is a corrective exercise specialist, and holistic health practitioner, Clinic Telephone number 966 76 4189

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HISTORICAL SPAIN IN MURCIA AND CALASPARRA The city of Murcia has stood on the banks of the River Segura for almost twelve hundred years. Established in the year 825 by the Emir of Cordoba, the notorious Abd al Rahman II. The reliable waters of the River Segura provided the irrigation which caused the city to be surrounded by the orchards which even today is a feature of the small region of Murcia.

The city probably took its name from the Latin word Murtae which means Mulberry. A tree which covers large swathes of the Murcia countryside and in previous centuries led to the growth of a sizeable

silk industry. For the silk worm feeds on the leaves of the Mulberry tree. Even in the heart of the city the large green leaves of the Mulberry tree are to be seen in most of the streets which line the banks of the river. Like all parts of Spain the ruling Moors were eventually replaced by the Christians. In the year 1266 when that great conqueror of the Moors James II of Aragon took the city. Hard times followed. Looted by the troops of the marauding Napoleon Bonaparte in 1810. Then suffering a catastrophic earthquake 1n 1829 which cost 6,000 lives. This was followed by plague and Cholera. Given such a turbulent past, it is with some surprise that today’s visitor to what is now Spain’s 7th largest city finds tree lined streets, bordering the banks of the river Segura. A carpet of grass and flowers sweep elegantly under the trees leading towards the centre of the town . In the “Glorieta” which is a delightful town square we find the impressive town hall. Surrounded by fountains and swaying palm trees. Behind this, one of the great treasures of the city. A powerful and impressive 14-15 century cathedral. This masterpiece of Spanish Baroque building stuns the visitor with its beautifully detailed stonework. From here we can get lost in earlier centuries. Narrow streets lead us to monasteries, theatres, palaces and even the Moorish style patio of the Casino. A building which wasiInspired by the style of the Alhambra in Granada. A visit on Thursday offers us not only the opportunity to absorb the sense of history in the centre but also to shop with the modern citizens of the city in their weekly mar-

ket. We talked earlier of the orchard of the region and it has to be said that the month of March is one of the best times of year to leave the city behind and experience the finest display of natural colour you are likely to find anywhere. Miles and miles of peaches, pears, almonds, apples, olives. All blossoming at the same time in an exciting manifestation of natures response to the warmth of the spring sunshine. Following the course of the river Segura to one of the most stunningly peaceful locations in all of Spain at the lovely Sanctuary at Calasparra. This incredible sanctuary which sits on the river banks with its cave church hewn out of the rocks, and surrounded by pine trees and vines is one of the most stunningly impressive places in the area. Lunch in a locally run restaurant amongst all this beauty is indeed a pleasant and memorable experience. This city and country excursion is being offered by David’s Coachtrips throughout the blossom season every Thursday from 7th March at only 24€ – Including lunch with wine. To experience this special day out call David’s Coachtrips on (0034) 966 78 5910 and reserve your places. You will be glad you did.

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LUCKY ESCAPE FOR MÁSMÓVIL’S CEO When Meinrad (Maini) Spenger, the CEO and co-founder of Spanish mobile phone operator MÁSMÓVIL, recently decided to take a well-deserved break from work, after leading the company into the finals of the European Business Awards where they have now been awarded with the Ruban D’Honneur status in the Customer Focus Category, he could have never imagined he was to be saved from a mountain slope, by using a phone from his very own company, MÁSMÓVIL! Maini and two of his friends were skiing along one of the tracks in St. Moritz, in the Swiss Alps, when a huge avalanche struck, burying everything in its path, including the three friends. Dragged 800 metres down the slope, they suffered sustainable injuries and two of the friends ended up being completely buried by snow. Maini on the other hand was trapped, but not completely buried, and eventually managed to free his left arm to reach for his MÁSMÓVIL phone, which, despite being in the Alps, had good enough coverage to phone the rescue services, who arrived by helicopter some 15 minutes later. The friends were flown to the nearest hospital where they were treated for hypothermia and numerous injuries. Maini is currently recovering back home in Spain, where he tells everyone who wants to hear, never to set foot out of the door without having a reliable mobile phone operator! If you would like to know more about MÁSMÓVIL, or to find out where to locate your nearest distributor, go to www.masmovil.es or

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ORIHUELA POPULATION STILL GROWING The census statistics for Orihuela have now been published, showing that on the first day of this year, the population was 92,000, with the number of registered residents increasing in all districts, although the Orihuela Costa saw the largest growth, with an 1,464 registered residents.

In fact, the gap between the numbers of city and coastal residents is continuing to close, with a difference of just 706, with 33,943 residents in the city, and 33,227 on the coast, the remaining number distributed across the smaller villages of the municipality. The number of residents has increased across the entire municipality in general, and there were more births into the community than those who passed away. In fact, Orihuela mothers brought and additional 605 residents to the area, whereas the grim reaper took away 516. Regarding births, June last year was the busiest,

with a total of 93 new residents being born, with the winter months taking more deaths, in January, November and December, with 80, 70 and 73 respectively. As we break down the gender of residents, there are slightly more men occupying the municipality, with 45,560 men making up 50.36$ of the entire population, although this was a slight decrease in males on the previous year by 0.11%. Cultural diversity is as evident as neighbouring Torrevieja, although the balance is still in favour of the Spanish in Orihuela, with natives accounting for 56.9% of the population. The British are still in second place, with 18,862 inhabitants and 1,440 Irish, but then was see a considerable difference tin comparison to Torrevieja, as Bulgarians are next with 1,774 registered residents, then Moroccans, with 1,357 people on the census. Perhaps not there yet, again in comparison terms, but the Russian population is one of the biggest growing, along with Romania, Norway and Algeria, all of who have increased their numbers in 2012. But things haven´t been total growth in communities, there has been a significant decrease in some populations, most notably from South America, although only in a small number compared to the increases. There are also a selection of other nationalities mixed into the main groups, including residents who originated from Slovenia, Montenegro, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Libya, Mauritius, Tanzania, Jamaica, South Korea, Syria , Azerbaijan and East Timor, but it is with some sadness that last year the municipality lost the only registered resident who originated Equatorial Guinea.

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BBC2 7.00 Close. 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 8.50 Britain’s Empty Homes Revisited. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Show Me the Monet. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Great British Menu. (R) (T) 10.35 Sign Zone: Giant Otters of the Amazon: Natural World. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 The One Show. (R) (T) 2.30 The Super League Show. (T) 3.15 Coast. (R) (T) 3.20 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.50 Britain’s Heritage Heroes. (R) (T) 4.20 Great British Food Revival. (R) (T) 5.20 The Living Planet. (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel presents from Nottingham, where the team discovers a pair of outsize boots, memorabilia from the Nuremberg trials and a shirt worn by an Arsenal player in 1950. (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 Flog It! Trade Secrets. The experts evaluate the most popular designers featured on the show and offer advice on whose work to keep an eye out for. Plus, a look behind the scenes of a Flog It! filming day. (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. South West chefs Chris Eden, Peter Sanchez-Iglesias and Emily Watkins prepare seafood courses, with cured trout, lobster, and one dish on the menu inspired by childhood memories. (T) 9.00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. The entrepreneur gives advice to David Holmes, who is struggling to make a profit from the family-run funeral directors he set up in Hampshire five years ago. (T) 10.00 The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track. Maintenance workers take advantage of the Christmas break to make a series of improvements to the line between Reading and Paddington, one of Britain’s busiest commuter routes. (T) 11.00 Heading Out. New series. Comedy, devised by and starring Sue Perkins, following the fortunes of a woman approaching the age of 40 as she faces the challenge of telling her parents she is gay. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.35 Murder on the Victorian Railway. (R) (T) 1.35 Sign Zone: Brain Doctors. (R) (T) 2.35 Close. 4.55 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. With actor Frank Langella. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With actress Sophie Okonedo. (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 discussion from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Dinner Date. Lauren from Newcastle goes on three blind dates. (R) (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With Rufus Hound and Myleene Klass. (T) 4.59 ITV 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 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Looking through Edna’s window, Jimmy sees her lying unconscious and tells Rodney to call 999 as he starts kicking at the door. Brenda has an accident that puts baby Molly at risk. (T) 8.30 Live FA Cup Football. Everton v Oldham Athletic (Kick-off 7.45pm). Adrian Chiles presents all the action from the fifth-round replay at Goodison Park, as the teams compete for a place in the last eight. Subsequent programmes subject to change. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 FA Cup Football Highlights. Matt Smith presents action from the fifth-round replay between Everton and Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park, as the Premier League and League One teams faced each other once again. (T) 12.25 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Esther Rantzen. The broadcaster talks about her life and career. (R) (T) 1.20 Jackpot247.

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5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Eric Knowles and James Braxton travel to Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the live magazine show featuring topical reports from around the UK and big-name studio guests; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Holiday Hit Squad. Helen Skelton meets two holiday-makers who became victims of a highway robbery in Spain, while Joe Crowley explores some of Tenerife’s least desirable hotels. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Child of Our Time. Part one of two. The documentary following the development of children born at the start of the millennium returns as they prepare to become teenagers. Concludes tomorrow. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 A Question of Sport. With Irish jockey AP McCoy, former athlete and current BBC pundit Colin Jackson, Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel and ex-England rugby union captain Phil Vickery. (T) 12.05 Film 2013. Reviews of Broken City and Stoker. Last in the series. (T) 12.40 FILM: The Mothman Prophecies (2002). Supernatural thriller, starring Richard Gere. (T) 2.35 Weatherview. (T) 2.40 BBC News. 2.40 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 Panorama. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T)

a twist on a fast-food classic. (T) 9.00 The Hairy Bikers: Everyday Gourmets. Si King and Dave Myers demonstrate how to create gourmet lunches on a tight budget, and arrange a surprise meal for a dinner lady. (T) 10.00 MasterChef: The Professionals Uncovered. A look behind the scenes of the culinary challenge that invites experienced chefs to demonstrate they have the skill and ambition to reach Michelin-star standard. (T) 11.00 The Mormons Are Here!: A Culture Show Special. Alan Yentob talks to South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone about their satirical musical The Book of Mormon, which opened in the West End this week. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: See Hear. (R) (T) 1.50 Sign Zone: World’s Most Dangerous Roads. (R) (T) 2.50 Close. 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. 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 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Dinner Date. Chris from Nottinghamshire goes on three blind dates. (R) (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With Carol Vorderman and Nadia Sawalha. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts the arcadethemed quiz show. (R) (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 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.25 Party Political Broadcast. By the Liberal Democrats. (R) (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Jimmy offers Edna a place to stay, even though Nicola is unimpressed. Rachel and Sam clash after Samson pays her a visit, but she is later thrilled when they make up and kiss. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Eva is disgusted that Gloria intends to use Eric’s money for a lavish funeral, David apologises to Gail and asks her to return home, while Ryan flirts with Katy at the kebab shop. (T) 9.00 Food Glorious Food. New series. Carol Vorderman presents a contest searching for Britain’s best home-cooked dish, beginning in Malvern with the family recipes of hopefuls from Wales and the Midlands. (T)

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ural drama Marchlands, focusing on three families living in the same farmhouse in different decades and connected by the mysterious death of a girl. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 From Romania with Love. Documentary following three of the thousands of Romanians who were adopted by British families in the early 1990s as they try to track down their biological relatives. (T) 12.35 Safari Vet School. The students deal with a ferocious black rhino. (R) (T) 1.00 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.40 FILM: King Kong (1976). Fantasy adventure remake, starring Jeff Bridges. (T) 6.00 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.05 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire USA. (R) (T) 12.00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.35 What’s Cooking? (T) 2.45 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. (T) 3.45 Countdown. (T) 4.30 The Common Denominator. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. Mother-and-daughter team Eileen and Jannika Hopeakoski invite guests to their B&B Sea La Vie in Southsea, Portsmouth, for the third visit of the week. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. DJ Gareth Harding hosts the third dinner party from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and provides an Ibiza-themed night after transforming his garden into a cocktail bar and club. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Members of the family appear as characters in a trilogy of classic tales, including Lisa as Joan of Arc, and Bart as Hamlet trying to avenge his father’s death. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. The Osbornes are bereft in the aftermath of the police raid on The Dog. Jacqui tricks Tony into going out with Trudy, and Cheryl has reservations about her relationship with Nate. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. In light of the shock resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, members of the public talk about who they would like to take his place. (T) 9.00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. Linda Dykes and her team tackle the homes of a Lancashire hoarder and a shopaholic in Oxfordshire, and visit a community swimming pool in Derbyshire lacking the funds for a cleaner. (T) 10.00 One Born Every Minute. Leeds General Infirmary’s most experienced midwife helps a woman through labour, while a couple await the birth of their baby, who has the congenital condition gastroschisis. (T) 11.00 Derek. The retirement home wants to host a cabaret show and Derek forms an entertainment committee to discuss plans for the evening, with Kev keen to stage a production about Duran Duran. (T) 11.35 The Making of Derek. (T) 12.05 8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut. (T) 12.55 Random Acts. (T) 1.00 The Last Leg. (R) (T) 1.45 The New Normal. (T) 2.10 The New Normal. (T) 2.35 Revenge. (T) 3.20 FILM: The Notebook (2004). Romantic drama, with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. (T) 5.25 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.20 Countdown. (R) (T) Channel 5

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10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Dirty Great Machines. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: The Tenth Circle (2008). Thriller, starring Kelly Preston. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Georgia finds herself attracted to Kyle when she decides to help him raise money for baby Patrick’s foundation, while Ajay informs Priya nothing has changed between them. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Jett tries to cause friction between Romeo and Indi, while Alf and Irene suspect Celia of stealing and Courtney asks Casey to pass on packages smuggled into the prison. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge. Robson Green returns to face more fishermen from around the world. He begins in Tasmania, going up against a renowned angler in a hunt for the mako shark; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Myra Hindley: Born to Kill? A psychological profile of Moors murderer Myra Hindley who, along with her partner Ian Brady, abducted and killed five children during the 1960s; (R) (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 NCIS. The team encounters a family of Lebanese refugees while investigating the death of a coastguard officer. Meanwhile, Tony and McGee try to find the perfect woman for Gibbs. (T) 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. A rapist begins to escalate his crimes, attacking victims more than once — but tensions flare between Stabler and Beck as they make a difficult decision to help catch him. (R) (T) 11.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 12.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 1.50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.25 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 Operation Hospital Food with James Martin. The chef tests an ordering system in Birmingham. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Wiltshire, Stoke-on-Trent and London. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 Saints and Scroungers. A financial analyst who siphoned off taxpayers’ money to his friends. (T) 12.45 Britain’s Empty Homes Revisited. Joe Crowley catches up with a man who bought a 2,000sq-ft warehouse. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Derby University. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Rob finds himself caught up in a love triangle. (T) 3.10 Only Fools and Horses. Del faces an explosive situation. (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 Escape to the Country. Looking for a property in Cumbria. (R) (T)

5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Bargain hunting at Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. (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. Phil informs the doctor he is ready to make his statement to the police, while Jack awaits his fate back on the Square. Patrick is upset when Denise arranges a carer for him; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Waterloo Road. Sian loses her temper with Barry, putting her teaching career on the line, Christine discovers Connor and Imogen’s secret engagement and Scout’s mother makes an unwelcome return. (T) 10.00 Child of Our Time. Part two of two. Professor Robert Winston looks at how the youngsters have coped with changes in their families, as well as finding out about the hopes their parents have for them. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Question Time. David Dimbleby chairs topical debate from Eastleigh, Hampshire, and is joined by film director Ken Loach on the panel. (T) 12.35 This Week: By-Election Special. The battle for Eastleigh. (T) 3.30 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 3.35 BBC News. 3.35 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) BBC2 7.00 Close. 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 8.50 Britain’s Empty Homes Revisited. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Show Me the Monet. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Great British Menu. (R) (T) 10.35 Sign Zone: Great British Menu. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Robbed, Raided, Reunited. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 The One Show. (R) (T) 3.00 Coast. (R) (T) 3.20 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.50 Britain’s Heritage Heroes. (R) (T) 4.20 Great British Food Revival. (R) (T) 5.20 The Living Planet. (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. The team visits Stroud, where discoveries include a beaker made by craftsman and interior designer CR Ashbee, a 17th-century cushion and a rare 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 Flog It! Trade Secrets. The experts offer guidance on how to spot the best luxury-brand antiques and collectibles and Michael Baggott meets silversmiths in Birmingham. (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. South West region chefs Chris Eden, Peter Sanchez-Iglesias and Emily Watkins prepare their desserts, which feature peach melba, apple pie and a pudding called Lolly and Sweets. (T) 9.00 The Planners. Rochdale residents clash with developers over plans for three new houses in their cul-de-sac, and a Cheshire builder applies for permission to bulldoze a 19th-century pub. (T) 10.00 The Sea King: Britain’s Flying Past. John Sergeant recalls the history of the Sea King, an aircraft in service since 1969, which has been piloted by both Prince Andrew and Prince William. (T) 11.00 Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe. A satirical look at the latest news from politics, the media and the internet, casting an eye over developments in TV, cinema, computer games and social media. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Winterwatch 1963 — The Big Freeze. (R) (T) 1.20 The Mormons Are Here!: A Culture Show Special. (R) (T) 1.50 Sign Zone: Mission Accomplished? Secrets of Helmand — Panorama. (R) (T) 2.20 Close. 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. Judy Finnigan talks about her first novel. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With actress Zoe Lucker. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Dinner Date. A woman from Swansea hopes to find love. (R) (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With Michael Ball. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts another edition of the arcade-themed quiz show. (R) (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 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Brenda’s health issues come to a head when her driving causes an accident, Edna is humiliated when Vanessa presents her with a food parcel and Sam confides in Zak and Lisa. Continues at 8pm. (T) 8.30 Part Time Britain: Tonight. Laura Kuenssberg investigates the recent rise in UK employment, and suggests that an increase in the number of part-time workers has led to the highest levels on record. (T) 9.00 Emmerdale. Brenda is taken to hospital following the accident, Sam and Samson stay the night at Rachel’s, and Cameron apologises to Thomas when his anger prompts an outburst from the boy. (T) 9.30 Nursing the Nation. The work of Devon-based Siobhan, who cares for patients with dementia, and Bath nurse Ren, who has developed a close bond with wheelchair-user David Thraves. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 The Wedding Shop. Documentary following staff at a wedding shop in Leeds as they help brides-to-be plan their perfect day, including a woman set to marry her childhood sweetheart. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host chats to pop star and actor Justin Timberlake, soul

singer-songwriter Joss Stone and comedian Jason Manford. Brits Critics’ Choice winner Tom Odell provides the music. (R) (T) 12.35 Grimefighters. Thames Water sewer experts go underground on the Isle of Dogs. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Part Time Britain: Tonight. The recent rise in UK employment. (R) (T) 4.20 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.05 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire USA. (R) (T) 12.00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.35 What’s Cooking? (T) 2.45 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. (T) 3.45 Countdown. (T) 4.30 The Common Denominator. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. Craig and Marie Harris welcome their guests to the Peaks Inn in Derbyshire, but a few of the guests are already far from impressed upon arrival. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Animal lover Rachel Imms hosts the fourth party of the week from Mansfield. She opts for a French-themed evening, but her complicated main course proves to be a challenge. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. The family visits Brazil to find a missing orphan Lisa has been sponsoring, leaving Maggie under the watchful eyes of Patty and Selma — but it is not long before Homer is kidnapped. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Seamus doubts Nate’s commitment to Cheryl, Kevin’s plan to bring Brendan down appears to backfire, and Leanne offers some controversial advice. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. In light of the shock resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, members of the public talk about who they would like to take his place. (T) 9.00 Britain’s Secret Shoppers. Entrepreneur Justin Preston helps an engaged couple save thousands of pounds on their dream kitchen and goes undercover at one of the nation’s longest-established coach companies. (T)

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(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) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Dirty Great Machines. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 4.15 Disney Shorts: Tugboat Mickey. (R) (T) 4.20 FILM: Abducted (2007). Thriller, starring Sarah Wynter. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Lucas contemplates telling Vanessa how he feels, but knows deep down she belongs with Rhys. Unaware of Georgia’s attraction to him, Kyle suggests she patch things up with Scotty. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Casey comes home from weekend detention, but Rosie takes his friendliness towards her the wrong way, while Dex and Sasha hold a disastrous toga party during freshers’ week. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Horsemeat & Other Food Shockers. Documentary exploring scandals within the UK food industry in recent years, including the discovery of horsemeat labelled as beef in some supermarket products; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 The Schoolboy Assassin: Murder Files. The story of Michael Ross, who was 15 years old when he murdered Bangladeshi waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood on the Orkney Islands in 1994. Last in the series; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Jack Taylor: The Pikemen. The private investigator takes on a murder case that leads him to a vigilante group, and he finds himself the prime suspect in another killing. Thriller, with Iain Glen. (T) 11.55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. (R) (T) 12.50 Inside Hollywood 2013. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.25 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, 28th February, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Englebert Humperdink 18.05 Costa Blanca Life.(series) – A variety of places, people and events from all over the CB 19.00 Learn The Lingo (series) – Learning Spanish in a fun and interesting way. 19.15 Hand Made – Trev’s Tasty Bits. It’s never too early in the season for a BBQ. 19.30 Spanish Eye – Carnival Girls – behind the scenes with some of the girls who make this festival so glam. 19.45 Out and About in Torrevieja – the Delfin submarine. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

10.00 Hugh’s Fish Fight: Save Our Seas. Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall sees how fish stocks in Thailand are being depleted to meet demand for king prawns in the UK, and looks into Marine Protected Areas. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Bank of Dave: Fighting the Fat Cats. In July last year, David Fishwick tried to open his own bank in Burnley, Lancashire, and make it profitable in just six months. This programme reveals whether he achieved his goal. (T) 12.05 Random Acts. (T) 12.10 Embarrassing Bodies. (R) (T) 1.15 Freaky Sleepers. (R) (T) 2.10 A Great British Air Disaster. (R) (T) 3.05 Britain on Benefits: Channel 4 Dispatches. (R) (T) 3.35 Time Team. (R) (T) 4.30 War Horse: The Real Story. (R) (T) 5.25 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.20 Countdown. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R)

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Operation Hospital Food with James Martin. The chef comes up with a way to extend his culinary health-care mission. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Devon, Kent and Shropshire. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 Saints and Scroungers. The story of how a compensation claim exposed a tax dodger. (T) 12.45 Britain’s Empty Homes Revisited. An update on a dilapidated character property with lots of potential. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Antiques enthusiasts search for valuable items in Hungerford, Berkshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.40 Doctors. An unfaithful fatherto-be struggles to make amends with his pregnant girlfriend. (T) 3.10 Only Fools and Horses. Del lands the deal of his life. (R) (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 Escape to the Country. A couple have £500,000 to find a home in Argyll and Bute. (R) (T)

5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Eric Knowles and James Braxton complete their week-long contest. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible. 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 AP McCoy, Colin Jackson, Brad Friedel and Phil Vickery; (R) (T) BBC & Regional News. 9.00 EastEnders. Jack gains an opportunity to sabotage Sharon’s R&R deal, Masood feels there is nothing keeping him in Walford. (T) 9.30 Mary and Martha. Drama by Richard Curtis, starring Hilary Swank and Brenda Blethyn as an American and an Englishwoman who are brought together by tragedy. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 The Graham Norton Show. Graham welcomes four distinguished actors and actresses. Olly Murs provides the music. 12.20 FILM: Armageddon (1998). Sci-fi thriller, starring Bruce Willis. (T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 BBC News. 2.50 Click. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 The Week in Parliament. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Click. 4.45 Newswatch. 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 Saints and Scroungers. A financial analyst who siphoned off taxpayers’ money to his friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Britain’s Empty Homes Revisited. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Show Me the Monet. (R) (T) 10.00 Live Athletics. The European Indoor Championships. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 The One Show. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest

Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 Britain’s Heritage Heroes. (R) (T) 4.15 Rachel Allen: Bake! (R) (T) 4.40 Live Athletics. The European Indoor Championships. (T) 8.00 Coast. Exploring Britain’s maritime stories, including the Great Storm of 1703 and how the timings of the D-Day landings were determined by RAF weather forecasters. (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. The two remaining chefs from the South West prepare their entire menus for Prue Leith, Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton and guest judge Simon Day. (T) 9.00 Mastermind. Five contenders compete in the second semi-final, with specialist subjects Norman Wisdom, Magna Carta, the Pembrokeshire coast, William Boyd, and the French religious wars. (T) 9.30 Sea City. Workers try to unload a record number of containers during a 12hour shift and the health team is on the lookout for suspect food coming into Britain. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Wild Arabia. Exploring the mountains of Dhofar in Oman, where the annual Indian Ocean monsoon has helped create a lost world of waterfalls and cloud forests filled with fascinating wildlife. (T) 11.00 QI. Comedians Cal Wilson, Jack Whitehall and Jimmy Carr join Stephen Fry and regular panellist Alan Davies for another round of the obscure general knowledge quiz. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 The Review Show. (T) 12.45 Weather. (T) 12.50 FILM: They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? (1969). Depression-era drama, with Jane Fonda. (T) 2.45 Sign Zone: Question Time. (R) (T) 3.45 Close. London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Richard Gere discusses his new film Arbitrage. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With actress Jennifer Ellison. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Dinner Date. A singleton from London takes part in the matchmaking contest. (R) (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With guests Gary Lineker and Alfie Boe. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

The Daybreak presenter discusses her life and 30-year career as the face of breakfast TV. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: Gladiator (2000). Oscar-winning epic, with Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. (T) 2.20 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: That’s Carry On (1978). Compilation from the long-running series. (T) 5.30 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 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire USA. (R) (T) 12.00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.35 What’s Cooking? (T) 2.45 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. (T) 3.45 Countdown. (T) 4.30 The Common Denominator. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. The hoteliers meet one last time to discover how much their rivals thought their service was worth, but sparks fly when Maggie and Ian Dickson decide to tackle complaints headon. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Julia Smith hosts the final party in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, hiring two waiters to give the evening a touch of class, before the week’s winner is announced. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Aliens Kodos and Kang probe Homer’s memory, viewing a series of episodes from his life — all of which convince them humanity does not deserve to exist. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Maxine is placed in grave danger when Walker learns she has discovered the truth about his identity. Cheryl spies on Nate, and Ste begs Brendan for forgiveness. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. In light of the shock resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, members of the public talk about who they would like to take his place. (T) 9.00 Come Dine with Me. A week of dinner parties in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, comes to a dramatic conclusion when the final host has to ask one guest to leave, only moments before the winner is revealed. (T) 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr hosts the irreverent panel show. (T) 10.30 The Last Leg. 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 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (T) 12.05 Paddy’s TV Guide. (T) 12.55 Random Acts. (T) 1.00 FILM: Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993). Spoof action movie sequel, starring Charlie Sheen. (T) 2.30 2 Broke Girls. (T) 2.55 Don’t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23. (T) 3.20 Bob’s Burgers. (T) 3.40 Happy Endings. (R) (T) 4.05 Southland. (T) 4.45 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.25 Countdown. (R) (T)

Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Dirty Great Machines. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 Person of Interest. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Love’s Resounding Courage (2011). Western, starring Wes Brown. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Sonya urges Vanessa to decide how she feels about Lucas and set him straight either way, Tash fears she will never match up to Summer, and Sheila plays Cupid for Rhys and Georgia. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Harvey and Roo persuade Spencer and Maddy to move to a caravan, Dex and April deal with the fallout from the party and Heath announces he intends to apply for custody of Darcy. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Police Interceptors. Angus and Sean resort to smashing down a door in their attempt to save a man’s life, while Kev and Colin spot a car being driven in the wrong direction down a motorway; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Ice Road Truckers. Lisa’s determination to deliver her load leaves her caught in a dangerous blizzard, while Rick and Hugh have no means of communicating with civilisation; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 The Mentalist. (T) 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 11.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 12.55 Inside Hollywood. 1.00 SuperCasino. 5.00 Motorsport Mundial. 5.25 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 1st March, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Dame Judi Dench needs no introduction. 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Painful joints and bones? This could be a solution. 18.30 Let’s Talk – with ex Steps star Lee Latchford Evans. 19.00 An Evening With... Andy Jones performs songs from the musicals. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00

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7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With chefs Daniel Galmiche and Annabel Langbein. (T) 12.30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking. Surf and turf dishes. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Football Focus. Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend’s matches. (T) 2.00 FILM: The Shaggy Dog (2006). Comedy remake, starring Tim Allen. (T) 3.30 Live Athletics. The European Indoor Championships. (T)

5.25 Final Score. A round-up of this afternoon’s results. (T) 6.20 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. Last in the series. (T) 6.50 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.10 Pointless Celebrities: Comic Relief Special. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a star-studded version of the unorthodox general knowledge quiz. (T) 8.00 Let’s Dance for Comic Relief. Vanessa Feltz, Keith Duffy, Lee Nelson, ventriloquist Nina Conti and newsreaders Ore Oduba and Sonali Shah compete, with music by Nicole Scherzinger and Justin Bieber. (T) 9.25 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, presented by John Partridge. (T) 10.15 Casualty. Big Mac thinks he may have finally found his dream woman and lets her believe he is a doctor, while Ash clashes with Zoe by carrying out a risky procedure without her knowledge. (T) 11.05 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest matches in the Premier League; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 12.55 The Football League Show. Highlights of today’s games in the Championship, League One and League Two. (T) 2.10 Weatherview. (T) 2.15 BBC News. 2.15 BBC News. 2.30 The Bottom Line. 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 The Bottom Line. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 9.00 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 9.30 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 10.00 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 10.30 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 11.00 A History of Britain by Simon Schama. (R) (T) 12.00 Meet the Ancestors. (R) (T) 12.30 Map Man. (R) (T) 1.00 Indian Food Made Easy. (R) (T) 1.30 Mastermind. The second semi-final, with subjects including Norman Wisdom and Magna Carta. (R) (T) 2.00 University Challenge. (R) (T) 2.30 Talking Pictures. (T) 3.15 FILM: Doctor in the House (1954). Comedy, starring Dirk

Bogarde. (T) 4.40 Coast. (T) 5.25 Live Athletics. The European Indoor Championships. (T) 7.00 Flog It! People are invited to try to make money by selling their antiques at auction. (T) 8.00 Top Gear. Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond design a vehicle for elderly people, James May gets acquainted with the latest Range Rover and James McAvoy drives the Reasonably Priced Car. (R) (T) 9.00 Dad’s Army. Walmington-on-Sea’s power and communications services are cut off, but Captain Mainwaring rises to the occasion by declaring martial law. Starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. (R) (T) 9.30 Queen of Tigers: Natural World Special. Wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson returns to India to follow the progress of tiger Machli and chart the extraordinary milestones in her life. (R) (T) 10.30 Howard Goodall’s Story of Music. The composer examines the history of the past 100 years in music, known as the popular age — a period when classical music was considered to be in decline. Last in the series. (T) 11.30 FILM: The First Grader (2010). Premiere. Fact-based drama, starring Oliver Litondo and Naomie Harris. (T) 1.00 FILM: The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009). Drama, starring Robin Wright. (T) 2.30 This Is BBC Two. (T) 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) 7.45 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.00 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.10 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.20 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.25 Bookaboo. Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Ultimate Spider-Man. Superhero adventures. (T) 9.30 Share a Story: Behind the Scenes. Turning winning stories into animated shorts. (R) (T) 10.00 Jessie. Disney sitcom, starring Debby Ryan. (T) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. (T) 11.25 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham. 12.25 Dinner Date. Bex from London picks three blind dates. (R) (T) 1.25 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.35 FILM: Columbo: Negative Reaction (1974). Starring Peter Falk. (T) 3.35 The Chase: Celebrity Special. 4.35 FILM: Dragonheart (1996). Fantasy adventure, starring Dennis Quaid. (T)

6.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 6.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.00 You’ve Been Framed and Famous! Harry Hill showcases some of the best celebrity lookalike clips sent in by viewers, featuring Tom Cruise and Britney Spears doppelgangers among many others. (R) (T) 8.00 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. Little Ant and Dec take on their first assignment — meeting a Hollywood superstar — and talk-show host Jeremy Kyle is the target of an ambitious undercover prank by the Geordie duo. (T) 9.15 The Cube. New series. A firefighter and a competitive swimmer try to win a jackpot of £250,000. Phillip Schofield hosts. 10.15 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host chats to actor and comedian Jack Whitehall (Fresh Meat) and American pop star Bruno Mars, who also performs live. (T)

11.15 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.30 FILM: Body of Lies (2008). Premiere. A CIA agent pursuing a terrorist is caught between allegiance to his superior and the local intelligence chief. Thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. (T) 1.50 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 In Plain Sight. A homeless man enters witness protection. (R) (T) 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.25 FIM Superbike World Championship. (T) 8.55 The Morning Line. (T) 9.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.50 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.20 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.50 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.20 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.45 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.20 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.50 Undercover Boss USA. (R) (T) 2.45 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Newbury and Doncaster. (T) 5.05 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 6.05 Come Dine with Me. Mother-of-two Sarah Brice hosts the third dinner party in Kingston upon Thames, hoping to impress her guests with her own take on dishes including prawns, lamb and chocolate mousse. (R) (T) 6.40 Come Dine with Me. Photographer Jamie Baker hosts the fourth party in London, and his ambitious menu and evening entertainment go down well — until an unexpected turn of events scuppers his plans. (R) (T) 7.10 Come Dine with Me. Retired golfer David Witcher hosts the final evening in Kingston upon Thames 7.40 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.00 4thought.tv. In light of the shock resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, members of the public talk about who they would like to take his place. (T) 8.05 Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King. Exploring former archbishop of Canterbury Cosmo Gordon Lang’s bid to remove the monarch. (R) (T) 9.00 Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home. The Grand Designs presenter continues his project by searching for items to transform the shell of his wooden cabin into a habitable home. 10.00 FILM: Transporter 3 (2008). Action thriller sequel, with Jason Statham and Natalya Rudakova. (T) 12.05 FILM: Jumper (2008). Fantasy thriller, starring Hayden Christensen. (T) 1.45 Tim Minchin: Ready for This? (R) (T) 3.15 Southland. (T) 3.55 Hollyoaks. (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 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 7.10 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.20 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.25 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.40 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.45 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 7.55 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) 8.35 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.50 Little Princess. (R) (T) 9.05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.40 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (T) 10.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.40 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 11.00 Power Rangers Samurai. (R) (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.05 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 12.15 Highland Emergency. (R) (T) 12.45 Robson’s Extreme

Fishing Challenge. (R) (T) 1.45 Beat the Ancestors. (R) (T) 2.45 FILM: Mosquito Squadron (1968). Second World War drama, starring David McCallum. (T) 4.30 FILM: Vera Cruz (1954). Western, starring Gary Cooper. (T) 6.20 FILM: Chisum (1970). A powerful rancher protects his cattle empire from a corrupt land baron — with the help of gunslinger Billy the Kid. Western, starring John Wayne, Forrest Tucker and Geoffrey Deuel. (T) 8.25 5 News Weekend. (T) 8.30 CSI: NY. The team is called in to investigate the murder of a girl dressed as a virtual world character — and a search of her computer reveals she had been conducting an online relationship. (R) (T) 9.15 NCIS. Inquiries into the death of a Marine land the team squarely in the middle of an inner-city gang war, forcing Gibbs to confront a secret from his past. (R) (T) 10.10 NCIS. One of Tony’s old murder investigations is reopened, prompting him to switch roles with Gibbs and lead the team in an inquiry that links the case to an embezzlement scheme. (R) (T) 11.05 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. (T) 12.05 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 5.00 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.25 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.50 County Secrets. (R) (T) 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 The Milkshake! Show. (R) (T) 6.40 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T)

Saturday 2nd March, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Dame Judi Dench needs no introduction. 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Painful joints and bones? This could be a solution. 18.30 Let’s Talk – with ex Steps star Lee Latchford Evans. 19.00 An Evening With... Andy Jones performs songs from the musicals. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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3rd march 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 8.25 Match of the Day. Including Manchester United v Norwich City. (R) (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. With guest presenter Sophie Raworth. (T) 11.00 The Big Questions. From the Samuel Ryder Academy in St Albans. (T) 12.00 Sunday Politics. Presented by Andrew Neil; (T) Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 1.20 Countryfile. Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury explore Bristol. (R) (T) 2.15 Bargain Hunt. The competition heads to Wadebridge, Cornwall. (R) (T) 3.00 Call the Midwife. Jenny tries to reconcile a dying man with his only remaining daughter. (R) (T) 4.00 Walk on the Wild Side. Comedy wildlife show. (T) 4.30 Escape to the Country. A Dorset couple want to move to a rural area. (R) (T)

5.30 Songs of Praise. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Red Nose Day. (T) 6.05 Penguins — Spy in the Huddle. Having grown up and become independent, all the penguins leave for the sea, tackling the same hazards as their parents. David Tennant narrates. 7.05 Deadly 60 on a Mission. Steve Backshall travels the globe on a quest to encounter the world’s 60 deadliest animals. (T) 7.35 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 8.00 Countryfile. The dialect of Northumberland, the Victorian man who powered his house with water and the possible impact of the proposed new high-speed rail link. Including Weather. (T) 9.00 Call the Midwife. Cynthia tends a diabetic man who turns out to be a terrible bully to his wife, Jenny looks after a black mother-to-be being subjected to racial prejudice. (T) 10.00 Mayday. When a teenage girl goes missing, May Day celebrations in a Sussex town are cut short. Crime drama. 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day 2. Colin Murray presents highlights from the clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane. (T) 12.15 Room 101 — Extra Storage. With Craig Revel Horwood, Sheila Hancock and Jon Richardson. Last in the series. (T) 12.55 The Sky at Night. The results of Patrick Moore’s last Winter Marathon. (T) 1.15 The Apprentice USA. The teams are asked to run a pedicab ride in New York City. (T) 2.00 The Apprentice USA. The teams prepare a backer’s audition for a Broadway play or musical. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 8.10 FILM: Hot Enough for June (1964). Spy comedy, starring Dirk Bogarde. (T) 9.45 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein. (R) (T) 10.15 A to Z of TV Gardening. Carol Kirkwood looks at subjects beginning with the letter I. (T) 11.00 Live Athletics. The European Indoor Championships. (T) 12.40 EastEnders. (R) (T) 2.30 MasterChef: The Professionals Uncovered. (R) (T) 3.30 Flog It! (R) (T) 4.15 Live Athletics. The European Indoor Championships. (T) 7.00 Food & Drink. Monica Galetti joins Michel Roux Jr to help him prepare his perfect comfort meal — his mother’s shepherd’s pie — and William Sitwell examines the obsession for nostalgic food. (R) (T) 7.30 The Sea King: Britain’s Flying Past. John Sergeant recalls the history of the Sea King, an aircraft in service

since 1969, which has been piloted by both Prince Andrew and Prince William. (R) (T) 8.30 Open All Hours. Miserly shopkeeper Arkwright organises a sales drive in a bid to boost profits, with Granville demonstrating the products. Starring Ronnie Barker. (R) (T) 9.00 Top Gear. Part one of two. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May visit Africa on a mission to find the definitive source of the Nile using grit, ingenuity and ageing estate cars. (T) 10.00 The Truth About Meteors: A Horizon Special. Professor Iain Stewart explores what meteorites and asteroids are, where they come from, the dangers they pose and the role they have played in Earth’s history. (T) 11.00 Mock the Week Looks Back at Health. New series. Highlights of the topical comedy quiz show. Health is the subject of the first episode, including another chance to hear about Dara O Briain’s curious exercise regime. (T) 11.30 Dancing on the Edge. (R) (T) 1.05 FILM: The Science of Sleep (2006). Fantasy comedy, starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Charlotte Gainsbourg. London 7.00 CITV: Handy Manny. Children’s fun. (T) 7.10 Handy Manny. Children’s fun. 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.10 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.20 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.25 Bookaboo. Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Rated A for Awesome. Children’s fun and entertainment. 9.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 10.00 The Aquabats Super Show. Action comedy. (T) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 11.25 Murder, She Wrote. A friend of Jessica is accused of murder. (R) (T) 12.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Monmouth, south Wales. (R) (T) 1.25 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.30 FILM: Carry On Matron (1972). Comedy, starring Sid James. (T) 3.15 Doc Martin. Bert opens a restaurant. (R) (T) 4.15 Agatha Christie’s Marple. A murderer strikes in a peaceful village. (R) (T)

6.15 You’ve Been Framed! Harry Hill narrates a selection of camcorder calamities. (R) 6.45 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.00 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.15 Dancing on Ice. The four remaining stars battle it out in the semi-final with two new routines — Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley present. The results are at 8.30pm. (T) 8.45 All Star Family Fortunes. Former England player Michael Owen and model and photographer Penny Lancaster team up with their families in a bid to win £30,000 for charity. 9.30 Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off. Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley preside as the two lowest-scoring couples skate again. (T) 10.00 Mr Selfridge. Harry is disturbed by news of a death, Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton gives a lecture in the store and Victor steels himself to tell Lady Mae what he thinks of her. 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 Her Majesty’s Prison — Aylesbury. Concluding the documentary filming life at the young offenders’ institution in Buckinghamshire. 12.15 Premiership Rugby Union. Action from the 17th round of fixtures. (T) 1.15 The Store. Home shopping.

3.15 Monk. Adrian experiments with hypnotherapy. (R) CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge. (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch. (T) 1.05 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.35 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 2.05 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.35 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 3.05 FILM: The Princess Diaries (2001). Family comedy, starring Anne Hathaway. (T) 5.25 Time Team. (T) 6.25 Deal or No Deal. Noel Edmonds hosts the high-stakes game show in which contestants can walk away with as much as £250,000 — or as little as a penny. (T) 7.25 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 4thought.tv. In light of the shock resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, members of the public talk about who they would like to take his place. (T) 8.00 Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Feast. (T) 9.00 Meteor Strike: Fireball from Space. Documentary about the meteorite that crashed into Russia’s Ural mountains in February, including previously unseen footage and expert insight from astrophysicists. (T) 10.00 FILM: The Tourist (2010). Premiere. A woman tries to make the police think a tourist is her criminal lover with his appearance surgically changed. Romantic thriller, with Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. (T) 12.05 FILM: The Quick and the Dead (1995). Western, starring Sharon Stone. (T) 2.05 Jack Whitehall: My Funniest Year. (R) (T) 4.00 4Funnies: Uncle. (R) 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 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 8.05 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.25 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.30 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.40 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.50 Little Princess. (R) (T) 9.05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.20 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.40 Milkshake! Show Songs. (R) (T) 9.45 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (T) 10.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.45 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 11.00 Power Rangers Samurai. (R) (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.00 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 1.00 FILM: Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985). Comedy sequel, starring Steve Guttenberg. (T) 2.40 FILM: See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989). Comedy, starring Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder. (T) 4.30 FILM: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988). Comedy, starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin. (T) 6.45 Beat the Ancestors. Dick Strawbridge challenges a team of engineers to re-create an enormous bolt-throwing siege engine known as the catapulta, a design perfected by the Romans. (T) 7.40 5 News Weekend. (T)

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Property for Rent LOS ALTOS. Detached property, comfortably furnished. Located in a quiet street. Easy walking distance to local supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants. Property consists of 3 beds and 2 bathrooms, plus a further 2 bedrooms, bathroom and lounge area in the underbuild. 725 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (89686) PLAYA FLAMENCA 2 Bed, 1 bath 1st floor apartment with English TV. Walking distance to Carrefour supermarket and, the commercial centres of Playa Flamenca, La Mosca and the Citrus centre. 350 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553. (89770) CAMPOAMOR/ZODIACO APARTMENTS. Spacious apartment on first floor. Consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, good sized kitchen with space for dishwasher, balcony off lounge, English TV, communal pool 400 euros inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (89729) 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) FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living. Door to hallway has 2nd bed-

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room leading off. Good sized separate kitchen which is fully equipped and has galleria leading off. Lounge diner has patio doors with a good sized balcony. Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light. English TV, communal pool. 375 Euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (88757) CAMPOAMOR/URB. PLAYA GOLF. Well presented 2 bed 1 bath 1st floor apartment. Modern, comfortable furnishings. Separate kitchen with galleria off. Sat TV, air-con, furnished balcony, communal pool, walking distance to supermarkets and Los Dolses centre. 395‚ euro all inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (89246) Los Balcones 2 Bedroom Apartment, glazed front terrace and good size rear patio. Air-con units, security grills, part / fully furnished, short walk to shops and bars. 270 Euros P.C.M + bills. Tel 966 18 8689 or 666 945 624 (101569) We Need Your Help! Rental Properties Urgently Required, All Areas, Clients Waiting, Please Call 663 804 325 (96310)

Property for Sale This brand new 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment is within walking distance to the lovely town of San Miguel de las Salinas. It has a private solarium with fantastic views. Communal pool area. Call 968 971 860. (91777) Key Ready 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment situated in the busy town of Los Montesinos and is within easy access of the many amenities.With lovely views across the Salt Lakes and the sea. These properties have been reduced considerably and are priced to sell at 82,950 euros Call 968 971 860 (91778) Semi - Detached Townhouse in the sought after Amapolas 1V development. Fully furnished, air con and the property is only a 1000 metre walk from the beach and of La Zenia’s amenitiies. This is a

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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) 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. If you buy this property for the full asking price, the owner will give an extra 10,000m2 plot of land for FREE!!! 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) 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) 2 Bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in immaculate condition. Fully furnished with Air Con. The property is within walking distance to Cabo Roig Strip and the beaches.129,950 euros Call 667 592 467. (91734) KEY-READY FRONT LINE GOLF PENTOUSE APARTMENT with magnificent views of the golf course. This property is surrounded by many other top class golf courses all within a 10 minute radius. A 10,000 euro deposit plus legal fees secures this property with a guaranteed 90 per cent mortgage subject to status.112,500 euros For more information call 968 971 860. (91801) REDUCED from 92,000 Now Only 79,950 euro. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom top floor apartment with large private roof solarium good views, lovely communal

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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) Situated in Los Altos is this lovely three bed, two bath Townhouse with sea views. A newly fitted kitchen and open lounge. Air con and communal Pool area 92,500 Euro. Call 667 592 467 (91882) Three bed, two bath town house in lovely quiet location but only 600 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 ap√†rtment in the popular Entre Naranjos Golf development. This is in immaculate condition, furnished to a very good standard and priced to sell. 67,500 euros call 968 971 860. (91863) This outstanding detached property in Quesada with it’s own privet pool and beautiful surroundings. On the market for 249,500Euros with 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms is one of the best buys you will find. Tel 968 97 1860 (101566) This spacious semi detached property in Dream Hills with beautiful views is a well worth buy! Currently on the market for 107,500 Euros. 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms with spacious rooms and bedrooms. Great buy! Tel 968971860 (101567) This 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom finca on 10.000 m2 plot of land is partly finished. This property is 90percent completed with 15 rooms and a huge extension. Fantastic opportunity to buy this property for investment purposes. The structured property has been complete but it requires a mall investment to finish. Tel 968971860 (101562) 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)

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This classic bungalow, 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom huge terrace and very spacious rooms and bedrooms is a BARGAIN. On the market at only 167,500Euros. Defiantly worth a viewing! Tel 968971860 (101564) This spacious ground floor apartment, 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms with fully fitted new kitchen is on the market for 112,500. For more information Tel 968971860 (101565) 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. 72,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101557) Fabulous detached property on the market for 192,500 Euros with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms sea views and very spacious rooms. BARGAIN! Tel 968971860 (101558) This beautiful semi detached property with 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom and very spacious bedrooms is on the market for 56,500 Euros! Great for a holiday home in the sun. Tel 968971860 (101559) 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) 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) Beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath property located near to the prestigious Villamartin Golf Course and Plaza. Built and furnished to a very high standard. South-facing garden which enjoys all day sunshine. Less than 5 minutes from the sandy beaches of La Zenia and Campoamor. For further details, please call 96 897 1860. (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,

Monday, 25th February, 2013 please call 96 897 1860 (101534) 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 Tel 968 971 860 (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. 185,950 euros. Tel.96 897 1860. (101157) Spacious three bed, two bath townhouse on a secure, sought after front-line beach urbanisation. Fully furnished and includes air con, sat TV, and underground parking. Beautiful communal pool area and only a short walk to Cabo Roig beach and amenities. Fantastic views of the Med, La Manga, and Cabo Roig marina. Tel.: 96 897 1860. (101158) Two bed, one bath first floor apartment in La Zenia. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking, and beautiful views of the communal pool and the Med. The property is in a perfect location for walking to the beach and the new La Zenia Boulevard shopping precinct. Tel 96 897 1860. (101159) Detached Villa 3 bed 2 bath on a good sized private plot.Fully furnished with A/con, sat T.V and a log burner.South facing and only a short walk to all local amenities.Sea views from the private roof solarium has use of a beautiful communal pool. 217,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101163) Ground-floor 2 bed 1 bath corner apartment. The property comes with all brand new furniture and white goods. Within walking distance of all the towns facilities. In a gated community with use of a communal pool. Ideal investment. Priced to sell at 52,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101166) Beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath terraced bungalow in Torre de La Horadada. Fully furnished to include Air Con and Sat T.V. Only a short walk to the Mediterranean and the many local amenities that this lovely town has to offer. A lovely property and must be viewed. 125,750 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101167) 3 Bed, 2 Bath Ground Floor Apartment situated in the popular Villamartin area. Furnished, including A/C Sat TV, Alarm and also an open fire. Beautiful gardens and communal pool area. Just a short walk to the very popular Villamartin Plaza and golf course. 99,950 Euro call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101171) 2 Bed, 1 1/2 bath battenburg style townhouse situated in Bosque de Las Lomas, Villamartin. The property comes furnished with Sat TV. Close to all amenities and use of 2 communal pools, strategically placed between 4 Championship golf courses. Best priced Battenburg in the area. 76,750 euro. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101172) This is a corner 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow, with front and rear gar-

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dens, and private roof solarium with sea views. Furnished, with Sat TV and open fireplace. In the beautiful Verdemar III community and has access to a lovely communal pool. Close to all amenities. 98,000 euro. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101475) 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in the heart of Cabo Roig, close to all amenities. Fully furnished with Sat TV and Air/Con. Front garden and private solarium with a sea & pool view. 30 metres from the communal pool. This is one of the best priced bungalows in the area. NOW REDUCED TO 87,750 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101476) Detached villa 4 bed, 3 bath, balcony and also private roof solarium with sea views. Air/Con and Sat TV, jacuzzi and furnished to a high standard. Sits on a 250 m2 plot and and a 200 m2 build. Close to all amenities, beach and Murcia Airport. A beautiful property - must be seen. 219,750 euro. call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101477) Marbella style bungalow in La Zenia, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, on a large corner plot and in beautiful condition. Air/Con, Sat TV, Furnished, Solarium and very large garden. Communal pool. 104,500 euro Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101482) South facing Top floor Duplex, 3 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 (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

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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, 1ÂŹâ&#x201E;Ś 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) 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)

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Lovely Finca in Sax at the foot of a mountain, just north of Alicante, 3,600m2 plot with a 145m2 build. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with conservatory, utility room, 2 terraces, A/C, well maintained garden (with fruit trees) and above ground pool, plus garage. 169,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101494) Stunning Finca on a 16,000m2 plot - main house of 150m2 - just north of Alicante. It has spacious rooms,including kitchen, large living room with fireplace & stove, 3 large bedrooms (1 ensuite) and large conservatory with mountain views, also A/C. Plus Guest House with 60m2 living room, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom. 2 garages, terrace & pool. 226,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101495) This beautiful Finca, just north of Alicante, has a separate Guest annexe and is a very well maintained property. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms (one with fireplace), A/C and central heating, kitchen, terrace and summer kitchen, utility room, plus storeroom. There is a garage/carport, pool and gardens. 245,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101496) In the middle of the countryside, just north of Alicante, you¬¥ll find this lovely Finca between Salinas & Sax - with an extra Guest House, on a plot of 2,500m2. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with 2 living rooms, 1 dining room, and 2 kitchens, plus a storeroom, caprport, veranda and 2.20m deep pool. There is a large vegetable garden, solar hot water and separate water supply. 200,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101497) Great value - just north of Alicante - On a 2,600m2 plot, there is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Finca with Guest House. The main house has a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 spacious bedrooms and the Guest House has a livng room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. In the landscaped grounds there is 50m2 pool, a top tennis court, alcoves and bodegas. 205,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101498) This lovely Finca is on a 10,200m2 plot and in the middle of an olive grove - in Sax, just north of Alicante. There are 3 bedrooms, (the master is ensuite) plus 1 other bathroom. As well as the living and dining room there is a spacious conservatory. Also central heating, plus garage, large garden, pool and storage rooms. The entrance area is paved with a gate at the entrance. 184,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101499) This Finca is on a plot of 10001m2 and consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces, a kitchen,and dining room, plus a 35m2 living room with a fireplace. The outside area includes a vegetable garden, winery and olive tree grove. This property is in Hondon de Las Nieves, just west of Alicante and is excellent value - 189,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101500) This top floor duplex, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, is on the edge of Playa Flamenca,so is close to all amenities and the new

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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 968 971 860. (101502) This detatched villa is on a 400m2 plot and the house itself is 275m2. It is in the heart of Blue Lagoon and all its amenities, including an International school are within walking distance. It has 4 bedrooms (3 double 1 single), 2 bathrooms, (2 beds and 1 bath in the self-contained unit, along with a living and dining area, on the top floor). There has a closed in conservatory, C/H, Sat TV, two terraces, an above ground pool, garage, underbuild and utility room. Stunning sea views. 195,000 euros. call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (101503) This stunning detached villa has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (the master bedroom is ensuite with a dressing room area) and is on a 900m2 plot in Torreta Florida, close to all amenities and 20 minutes walk to the beach. It is beautifully furnished, with well maintained grounds with fruit trees, a 8 x 4m pool, shower, BBQ area, summer kitchen, garage, conservatory and porch. Double glazed, alarms, electronic gates, A/C, C/H, granite worktops in kitchen, shed and other outbuildings. 379,950 euros. This property must be seen. Call 968 971860 or 667 592 467 (101504) On the edge of Torremendo village, this lovely Mews Townhouse is 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 (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

Monday, 25th February, 2013 storage, off-road parking, a front and side garden, a terrace and a solarium with sea views. 92,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 (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 beautiful detached property with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, currently on the market for 172,500Euros with a complete under build. This property is defiantly worth a viewing. Tel 968971860 (101563) This is a lovely ground floor apartment on a large corner plot with covered jacuzzi and BBQ area in the easy maintenance S/W facing garden. 2 bed, 1 bath, utility room, closed-in conservatory/ dining room, on a large, modern complex with communal pool and extensive gardens, security entrance, 10 minutes walk to La Mata beach & close to local amenities. 5 minutes drive from Torrevieja, Sat TV, A/C, furnished. 117,500 euros. Call 968 971 860/667 592 467 (101518) This 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. 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. RECENTLY REDUCED TO 142,500 euros. For more information on this lovely property call 968 971 860. (91846) 2 Bed, 1 1/2 Bath South facing Townhouse. Fully furnished with air con, Wi-fi and SAT TV.

Situated in Cabo Roig close to the many amenities and beaches. Recently reduced TO 94,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 for more information (91848) 2 bed, 1 bath Apartment/Duplex situated in the established El Chapparal area of Torrevieja. In excellent condition and is excellent value for money priced to sell at 51,950 euros. Glass curtains on the balcony make an extra room. Call 968 971 860 OR 667 592 467 (91849) 2 Bed, 1 bath Apartment/ Duplex situated in La Zenia. Fully furnished and only a short walk to all of the amenities and beaches. In a much sought after development and this property is in excellent condition. Must be seen. 125,000 euros call 968 971 860 (91854) 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 Tel 968 971 860 (91928) South facing 2/3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached property is in excellent condition. Fully furnished, Sat TV, off-road parking and nice garden area. Private solarium with views overlooking the beautiful natural countryside. Walking distance to the local amenities. Fantastic price of 94,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (91938) This 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse has been totally renovated throughout to a very high. standard.It is South West facing and also overlooks one of the communal swimming pools.The property is alarmed has A/Con and Sat T.V., it is also fully furnished once again to a high standard. This will be one of the best examples you can find of this type of property.eur 79,950 call 968 971 860 (100860) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa on a nice sized plot and comes with a private pool.The property is in lovely condition and is furnished to a very high standard.It includes A/Con throughout,Sat T.V and internet. Beautiful views of the sea from the private solarium and overlooks a park and orange groves. 232,500 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101128) Stunning 3bed, 3bath villa, close to Albatera and its amenities. 2 of the large double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the master bedroom is en-suite. It’s on a plot of 1,300 sq metres and is surrounded by pomegranate trees.

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info 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. Tel 968 971 860 (101141) Detached villa within walking distance to shops, banks, bars, restaurants, and local amenities. 10 minutes by foot to beautiful sandy beaches.Well maintained with 4 beds and 2 baths. 200m2 plot. 125m build. Private garden, garage, and 2 communal pools. Priced to sell quickly. Call 96 897 1860 for more information. (101098) 3 Bed 2 Bath detached bungalow type villa on a 450m2 plot and has a lovely private pool area.3 double bedrooms, family bathroom and walk in shower room. Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat .located just outside Pilar Town and only 2 mins from Lo Romero Golf course,beautiful views of the Mar Menor from the private roof solarium. Reduced to 174,500 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100892) 2 Bed 1 Bath Penthouse apartment right in the heart of Cabo Roig and beachside of the N332. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. plus underground parking.It has incredible pool and sea views from its balcony,and you are only a short walk to the beach and all of Cabo Roigs facilities. euro 139,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100887) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach. Off road parking and use of a communal pool. 95,000 euro Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100884) NOW REDUCED -2 bed 2 bath South facing quad. Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. In lovely condition. Off road parking and use of a beautiful

communal pool. Only a short walk to all amenities. Must be seen.NOW REDUCED TO 105,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100885) 3 Bed 2 Bath townhouse. Fully furnished. A/C throughout plus Sat 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. (100856) Situated in Torremendo, San Miguel de las Salinas is this lovely 4 bed, 3 bath detached Villa with private pool and beautiful views to the countryside. Open fireplace, and Air Con with also all white goods. On 290m2 plot with off road parking only 4.5kms from San miguel and 2kms from Torremendo.Just reduced eur 162,500 eur. Call 667 592 467 (100853) 2 bed 1 bath Quad house.South West facing and comes part furnished and includes A/Con.In a lovely gated community and has use of a beautiful communal pool.On a good size plot and has a very large roof solarium. Only a short walk to all amenities.eur 98,750 call 667 592 467 (100854) Beautiful ground floor apartment. Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.eur 259,750 call 968 971 860. (100855)

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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

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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) 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. Tel 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

Monday, 25th February, 2013 pool areas. A lovely house and viewing is recommended. reduced to 107,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92308) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa 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 160,000 Euros. Call 667 592 467. (92331) 2 bed, 2 bath Quad house situated in the very popular area of Torre de la Horadada. Open lounge, Air/Con and Sat TV and within walking distance to the many amenities and the beautiful beach and Marina. Communal pool area and views to the sea. 144,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92332) South facing Marbella style quad bungalow on one level, easy maintenance, low community fees, perfect for full-time living and very good location for a holiday home 2/3 bed 2 bath air conditioned, off road parking large beautiful communal pool and

garden nice communtiy, low fees close to all of the amenities of Cabo Roig perfect 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 townhouse in the popular Cabo Roig area.Furnished with A/con and Sat T.V. and the rear courtyard has been converted into an extended kitchen.Use of four communal pools and walking distance to all amenities and the beach JUST REDUCED 87,500

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info 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 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) 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 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. (96319)

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IN THE BUNKER WITH MICK THE GRIP The 208 yard. par three 17th at Pebble Beach, site of some memorable golf shots. Jack Nicklaus's one iron cutting through fierce winds to tap in distance and Tom Watson's miraculous chip in from left of the green come to mind. Stopping on that shallow putting surface must be a nightmare, with the Pacific Ocean threatening. Brandt Snedeker, whose no nonsense style has been compared to Watson’s, made it look easy this month when he won the AT&T National Pro Am. Nice to see that he did it without histrionics as well. James Hahn, who played the final round with Snedeker reported that “The guy is world class on and off the course.” More shades of Watson?

With a win, two seconds and a third this year Snedeker has moved up to No. 4 in the world. Good news for his caddy. Caddies have to meet their own expenses and their rate is negotiable, but in general it’s 10% of their player’s prize for a win, 7% for the top ten and 5% for everything else. This season Scott Vail has earned $300,000, and it’s only February. SCOTLAND RIGHTLY lays claim to the origins of the modern game of golf; it was played there in the 14th century until King James II banned it for interfering with archery practice. However, China has unearthed illustrations of a remarkably similar 10th century game called Chuiwan played by the nobility with jade inlaid sticks, and a Ming Dynasty scroll dated 1368 shows a member of the Imperial Court swinging something resembling a golf club at what looks like a hole in what looks like a green. Is nothing sacred? Speaking of which, St. Andrews is partially altering

nine holes on the Old Course before it hosts the Open in 2015. It is causing howls of protest from Traditionalists, who claim it is like painting a moustache on the Mona Lisa. ON THE U.S. PGA Tour the number of players employing long putters rose to 15% last season, and college coaches have been advocating them to young golfers as the putter of choice. The PGA is still undecided whether or not to enforce the anchor ban. It’s odd that when anchor putters were used only by the aged and infirm and players with the yips nobody worried about them, it’s only since three out of the last five majors were won using long putters that the controversy started. GOLF SHOES ARE getting lighter. On the heels (excuse pun) of the Adidas Adizero Tour which weighs in at 10.6 ounces comes the revolutionary “M” Project range from Footjoy. The minimalist movement in golf footwear stems from the idea that having the feet as close as possible to the ground improves stability, control and lower body movement throughout the swing, so the shoes feature extra front space to let toes spread out and increase grip, and a highly flexible sole. Featuring an exclusive ‘stealth’ cleat for the ‘ultimate in low profile performance’ the lightweight shoes retail at up to £115. The “M” stands for Maximum feel Minimum construction (or More Money Less Shoe.) MIGUEL ANGEL JIMENEZ will miss up to two months of the season after breaking his leg skiing in Andalucia. “I lost control going downhill, these things happen,” he commented philosophically. Jimenez, 48, who became the oldest victor in European Tour history when he won the Hong Kong Open in November, underwent surgery and had two pins inserted just below the knee. Graeme McDowell is opening a bar/restaurant close to the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, where his ‘Dream Home’ is also under construction. Whenever he wins a tournament Graeme rings home to Rathmore Golf Club in Northern Ireland and tells them the drinks are on him. He has promised to introduce the custom in his latest acquisition, so I would imagine his thirsty customers will be rooting for him! Until next time, happy golfing.

TORREGOLF.EU AT ALENDA. Monday the 18th. saw a full house of members playing our Stableford competition in conditions that can only be described as perfect and this was reflected in some great scores. The course was in a great condition and it was good to see some green grass as opposed to the brown stuff that we have seen recently. On the day the results were Category 1. 1st.Keith Mann 36 points 2nd.Paul Hurrell 31 and 3rd. on a countback from Peter Kerr, Sue Owens, Paul Abbott and Roy Middleton was David Gill with 27 points. Caegory 2. 1st.Phil Brigham 32 points 2nd. Bernard Ball 30 on a countback from Con Moore. Category 3 Brian Coombes 39 points 2nd. Christopher Rose 38 and 3rd.David Winder 34 points Nearest the pins to-day going to Keith Mann on the 3rd.Geoff Betts on the 5th. Dudley Pike on the 13th. and Peter Kerr on the 16th Our game at Vistabella on the 15th.resulted in a win for Alan Moody with 33 points Our next venue is at La Serena on the 23rd. followed by Altorreal on the 5th.March and Vistabella on the 10th. so if you would like to take part and play many other courses then contact David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at davidw i n d e r. t o r r e g o l f @ g m a i l . c o m .Membership is just 10 Euros which also supports The Full Monte, the International (CB) Football Supporters Club of CD Montesinos.

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TORREVIEJA GOLF SOCIETY AT EL VALLE ON 18TH FEBRUARY At last it is a pleasure to report that for the first time for over a month we were able to enjoy a perfect, warm and sunny day for golf. Gone were the horrendous conditions of the previous Monday when we tried in vain at Font del Llop to battle against bitingly cold winds gusting at times to velocities in excess of 40mph which, coupled with driving showers of hail and sleet, forced us to abandon our game after a few holes to seek the shelter of the Clubhouse. By comparison conditions were positively idyllic for our latest visit to the splendid El Valle course but despite this, disappointingly not one of our members managed to better their handicap in the individual Stableford Competition which we played. As is the custom when we play this course our lady members showed the men the way with Lyn Hills and Rita East both scoring 35 points with Lyn coming out on top by virtue of a better back 9 holes. The full list of winners on the day were: Category 1:

1st Sonny Edling with 34 points. 2nd Geoff Branton with 33 points. 3rd Geoff Walters with 30 points on count back.

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1st Lyn Hills with 35 points. 2nd Rita East with 35 points. 3rd John Saunders with 34 points.

Nearest the Pin prizes were won by Geoff Walters, Roy Welburn and Quentin Williams and the 2’s prize fund was shared by Geoff Walters, Roy Welburn and Roy Hills. The football card draw was won this week by Bob McShane. Next week on Monday 25th February we are paying our first visit to the Corvera Golf and Country Club where we shall be playing an individual Stableford Competition for the Mick James Memorial Trophy. Members can find directions to the course and tee times by accessing the new web site or referring to the notice board in the Portobello Bar in Campoverde. Contact: Geoff Walters, Secretary, Tel 966 763 369 or email geofwalt@telefonica.net

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Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services. Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions. Seasonal Golf Pricing Well it hardly seems 5 minutes since I was writing the last golf article on the subject of seasonal golf pricing introducing the winter offers. The bad news is that the good times are almost over because as from 1st March 2013 we have the return of the high season price strategy operated by our Spanish golf courses hosts. Love it or hate it but this strategy will continue to be used while tourist golfers continue to pay the higher prices and believe me they are because trying to get a tee time at courses such as Las Colinas, La Finca and Villamartin in the period between 1st March and 30th April 2013 is almost an impossible task. It would appear that Scandinavian golfers in particular flood to the region in the Spring and return north in the summer months. Unfortunately the resident British golfer has to endure higher prices for their golf during this period on an already stretched pension in many cases. There will be a small number of special deals available during this time and we at the Leader will keep you informed of these as they arise BUT for now why not fill your boots until 28th February 2013 with some cheap golf.

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. The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you. Golf Course Alenda Alicante Altorreal Bonalba La Finca La Peraleja La Marquesa La Serena Las Colinas Las Ramblas Roda Villamartin Vistabella

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Las Colinas was the welcome destination for this week’s San Miguel Golf Society meeting. Managed by the highly efficient and professional team from Troon Golf, it certainly is one of the finest courses amongst the many on our circuit up and down the coast. After recently inserting a much improved tee box on the picturesque short par 3 (hole 7) which is only a downhill shot of some one hundred and a few metres, improvement work is still underway on the buggy paths in the same part of the course. Around forty members and guests proceeded to square up to each other in the second round of the “Bogeys Medal Shield”, sponsored for around twenty years by one of the area’s lead-

BENIJOFAR GS Alenda 20-2-13 The February meeting was attended by 18 members. After the rain on we feared the worst but actually enjoyed a great day’s golf on a course that was in very good condition. Alenda has now got the pricing right for societies and this is reflected in the attendance they are having from visiting golfers. We teed off slightly late as there was another society playing in front of us and this did slow play up a bit with the round taking about five hours in total, but sometimes this cannot be helped when larger groups are playing. Nearest the pin winners were Helen Kinsella on the third hole (birdie) and Dave Smith on the fifth (par). On the back nine, the winners were Patrick McInery on the thirteenth (par) and Alec Aspen on the sixteenth (par). In the par three comp, the winner on countback was Dave Smith with ten points and the par fives was won by Mike Bennett on countback with eight points. In the Stableford event, third place was taken by Alan McCombie with a score of thirty four points. Second place was taken by Larry Kinsella with a good score of thirty six points and the overall winner on the day was Michael Swan who came in with a winning score of thirty seven points. We returned to Sams Bar in Quesada for the presentation and food laid on by Maureen which went down well after the golf. Next meeting is at Bonalba 20-313. Further information from John Kemp on 605 195 056 or at benijofargolf@hotmail.com

ing restaurants which is highly recommended, situated in the very popular Villamartin Plaza. Although quite a long course which could hardly be described as anything approaching “easy”, its slope-rating seems very much under-rated and for mid-handicappers to only receive one extra stroke does appear a little harsh, which was clearly reflected in the scores. NTP’s were won by Marg Birtwistle, Knut Vosko and Ove Andersen who bagged himself two! Ray Harris (net 76) and Mick Cook (82) took this week’s top honours amongst the visitors. Silver division’s top three were John Sorensen in third (81), Marg Birtwistle in second (75)

and David Marshall just clinching first on count-back with his net 75. These scores were mirrored in the Gold category where Graham Cockayne finished third with 76, second went to John Drakesmith (75) with Phil Birtwistle’s 75 just taking top slot on count-back. A difficult day for many saw the “Abacus” award keenly contested once again with Wenche Westburg coming out on top and claiming a very desirable bottle of the finest red variety! Keep up to date with all SMGS activities by logging on to www.smgs.org or simply give Barry a quick buzz on 966 731 033. We play every Wednesday and all guests are always made very welcome.

EL PLANTIO 2 GOLF SOCIETY TEXAS SCRAMBLE! A few splatters of rain on the windscreen on the way to El P gave us some scary moments but once on the course it turned out all right so a nice day in front of us although the sun didn’t show up. Dave S had changed his shorts last week back to trousers and rightly so. A change in format as well – problems with identifying enough “young ones”? – so Texas Scramble was chosen for today. 12 players and Roger Marshall returning after a long time had to re-qualify for his handicap. Starting at 09.30 in 4 groups of three I found myself on the 4th with Ray H and John O’B and the prospect of finishing on the 3rd! At first we scored regularly par threes but then the occasional four without the necessary birdie to compensate spoiled the card. We did find the greens though but then the puts wouldn’t drop. Anyway we progressed rapidly over the course losing sight of the groups behind us when other people came in to fill up the gaps. Back on the terrace within two hours we waited for the others to come in. We then heard that Roger during his qualification had scored a hole-in-one on the 5th, which happened to be one the NTP holes. Since he wasn’t in the competition it didn’t count for the NTP but as it was his very first hole-in-one ever we collected the money and got the trophy so Roger will remember this day for a long time. The NTPs went to me on the 5th – so my luck that Roger wasn’t in the competition – and to Ray Housley on the 8th hole. Acceptable scores today with in third place and a score of 51.95 Dave Smith, Dave Swann and Gordon Wayne and in second with a score of 51.7 (slightly higher combined handicap) Ian Henderson, Keith Smith and George Stanhope. The winners by far with 48.91 were Gordon Abba, Frank Stanhope and Dave Collins, well done! Apparently

Dave couldn’t find the greens for the first 10 holes, but then recovered on 4 consecutive holes contributing in a major way to their excellent score. Finally Ray mentioned the only person who wasn’t mentioned during the presentation, John O’Brien, so all is well that ends well. Next Tuesday’s competition 27th February at El Plantio will be the traditional end-of-the-month Medal. Put your name down by the Sunday before and make sure to be there on Tuesday on time well before 09.30. See you all in good health! Visitors are welcome, contact Ian Henderson, tel 966716616 or mobile 636116230.

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At Roda Golf Club by Gail Coultate An earlier than usual tee time saw us start off in the cold, but gradually the sun managed to shine through and keep the threatening rain clouds away as we gathered at Roda for our first major event of the season, The Claret Jug. We had a rather depleted field due to many reasons, but still 32 members and guests attended to try their hand at winning this coveted trophy. Some tried different means, like Cutsy, who unsuspectingly teed off the Ladies tee on one hole, his excuse was that the colour on the tee markers were not bright enough. Ian Stuart, on the other hand, managed to put together a magnificent score even though he was often playing from different fairways on to the green but it was obviously his day as the results below show, these were: 1st Ian Stuart 41 pts 2nd Bill MacKay 36 pts 3rd Brian Coultate 35 pts 4th Tony Ellis 34 pts Nearest the Pins: Hole 2 Barny Barningham, hole 7, Ian Stuart, hole 11 Gordon Cobb and hole 13 Ian Stuart The 2s Club was shared by Ian Stuart, Paul Flanaghan, Peter Morris and Brian Coultate The free game draw was won by Paul Carter. A celebratory meal was organised at The Lo Crispin Tavern, where we all enjoyed a new menu. After the presentation David and Joan Dodd did a sterling job in setting out a quiz.

SABA Pulsars played at home to La Marina Explores loosing 11-3 Points for 98 Points against 115 Meteors played at home to Greenland’s Maples another hard fought game with the Maples just winning on shots 100 to 102. Points for 5 points against 9.keep up the great fighting spirit our team has. WINTER LEAGUE our game this week was at sunny Finca Guila and with our captain Stuart getting lost on his way from Benidorm that set the theme for the game. Our team included Chris and Val Collier and Chris and Malcolm Parsons who had never been to Finca Guila before so the pace was completely new to them, the pace is not easy for players who have been before. Russell drew the shot on the last end to win by one and give us 2 points Well done Russel.Len Rudges rink were holding shots for a draw only for Finch’s skip to cut the shots down and win by 2. Total shots for 59 against 71 Points for 2 Points against 8. After his recent health scare it was good to see Tommy Dalgleish back playing for San Miguel in the Berleen team and also good to see Dominic back and he went on to take the shots total again. We had to change our usual berleen teams around but after a slow start both teams went on to convincing wins. A. Campbell 18 L. Wilson 12 M.Rogers 24 F. Myers 12. Senior moments were had by two of the San Miguel players, Stuart left his hat behind and Len managed to leave trousers, shoes and wet jacket. Must be an age thing. FINALS WEEKEND Last weekend saw our finals of the Club Championships. We were blessed with good weather and no wind (at last!). The finals were all fiercely contested and the quality of bowling was excellent. There was a good crowd of spectators on both days and we all enjoyed the strong competition played in a competitive, sporting, and friendly atmosphere. These were: Ladies singles - S Marks (runner up - A Eagle); Gents Singles - B Robertson Snr (runner up S Denholm); Ladies Pairs - S Booth and J Farmer (runners up - S Marks and A Eagle); Gents Pairs - N Verity and D Whitney (runners up - L Rudge and T Dalgleish); Mixed Pairs - N Verity and S Verity (runners up - C Collier and V Collier); Mixed Triples - L Rudge, M Dyer, and C Rudge (runners up - D Mathews, J Marshall, and L Plaisted); Mixed Rinks - R Cooper, H Sharpe (playing for R Parker who has a broken rib), A Young, and B Robertson Snr (runners up - L Rudge, M Parsons, C Rudge, and C Parsons). Congratulations to everyone for an excellent weekend of bowls. San Miguel Bowls Club is sponsored by Iberian Funeral Plans Any information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact club president Eileen Potts 966730376 Pictured across are Singles winners. Brian Robertson, Snr. and Sabrina Marks. Photo by Carl Eagle

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Monday Morning 18th February, La Marina Astronauts were at home to San Miguel Comets winning on 3 Rinks. Jeff Halfhide, Jack Chorlton, Skip Rob Finlayson 27-15. Joy Hancock, Martin Butler, Skip Margaret Finlayson 23-10. Brian Murray, Phil Pape, Skip Brian Zelin 18-11. Shots Astronauts 110 - San Miguel 101. Points Astronauts 8 - San Miguel 6. Monday Afternoon 18th February, La Marina Explorers were away to San Miguel Pulsars winning on 4 Rinks and Drawing on 1 Rink. Sue Kemp, Barry Sadler, Skip Alan Castle 25-8. Hillary Cronk, Margaret McLaughlin, Skip Shirley Hadaway 17-15. Janet Parsons, Bernie Carr, Skip Ron Hunt 18-15. Chris Webb, Alex Whyte, Skip Dave Williams 23-19. Barbara Forshaw, Tom Spencer, Skip Jim Manning 21-21. Shots Explorers 115 San Miguel 98. Points Explorers 11 - San Miguel 3. Thursday Morning 21st February, La Marina were at home in the Fed 4s to Vistabella winning on 2 Rinks. Sue Kemp, Margaret Mc Laughlin, Peter Parsons, Skip Brian Zelin 21-13. Viv Zelin, Jill Albutt, Arthur Cronk,Skip Dave Hadaway 19-18. Points La Marina 6 - Vistabella 2. Friday Morning 22nd February, La Marina Dolphins were away to San Miguel Cougars winning on 2 . Brenda Brain, Bill Bould, Skip George Chambers 19-11. Reg Jackson, Phil Pape, Skip Dave Gugerly 18-13. Shots Dolphins 89 - San Miguel 113. Points Dolphins 4 - San Miguel 10. Friday Morning 22nd February, La Marina Sharks were away to Emerald Isle Caverliers winning on 3 Rinks. Janet Parsons, Alex Whyte, Skip Roy Hart 18-15. Andy Bartlett, Tom Spencer, Skip Alan Castle 26-10. Hillary Cronk, Bernie Carr, Skip Ron Hunt 20-8. Shots Sharks 90 - Emerald Isle 106. Points Sharks 6 - Emerald Isle 8. Friday Morning 22nd February, La Marina Seagulls were at home to Monte Mar Torreadors winning on all 6 Rinks. Bob Tew, Sheila Kirby, Skip Bob Mallett 28-7. June Tew, Dave Willas, Skip Richard Robinson 1810. Dave Taylor, Mo Barker, Skip Tom Edwards 20-14. Gina Donnerly, Arthur Cronk, Skip Dave Hadaway 18-12. Mo Taylor, Steve Hindle, Skip Jim Freeman 23-21. Phil Richmond 19-16. Shots Seagulls 126 - Monte Mar 80. Points Seagulls 14 - Monte Mar 0. For Further Information on La Marina Bowls Club find us on Facebook or contact Club Captain Brian Zelin 966790606.

Monday started the week with big wins for both teams the Albatrosses led the way with a 14 points to nil success against Emerald Isle Moonrakers with 131 shots to the Isle’s 67. The Eagles were not far behind winning 12 points to 2 at Horadada by 116 shots to 81. The Albatrosses winners were Gail Watson, Beryl Regan and Ian Kenyon, Sue Mynott, Mike Regan and Dan Money, Andy Leggett, Brian Harman, and Maggie Furness, Sandra Burrows, Bill Corbishley and Mo Thomas, Stuart Allman, Ann Rudkin and John Rudkin and Martin Foulcer, Neil Burrows and Pat Harman. While leading the way for the Eagles were, Lesley Prockter, Dianne Harwood and Brian Prockter, Doreen Hind, Brian Pointon and Russ Hudson, Pauline Rafferty, Pat Rafferty and Jim Harwood, Ken Savage, Chris Whittaker and Angus Maclean and Richard Hind, Peter Cadwell and George Gandy. The good results continued on Wednesday in the Winter League with a 10 – Nil home victory against Bonalba 85 shots to 47 in our favour Chris Whittaker, Martin Foulcer, Angus Maclean and Brian Dunn showed the way, closely followed by our other winning rinks of Ian Kenyon, Les Barber, Pat Harman and Jenny Bowman, Gail Watson, Dan Money, Mike Regan and John Rudkin plus Ann Rudkin, Tom Furness, Brian Harman and Maggie Furness. Thursday was unfortunately a different story our Fed Fours team travelled to La Marina only to lose 6 points to 2 but in a very tight game with shots 50 – 47 in La Marina’s favour our one winning rink was Gail Watson, Les Barber, Mike Regan and Maggie Furness. Friday morning continued in much the same vein when the Conquistadors lost 10 points to 4 at home against a strong San Luis side. Our 4 points were won by Pauline Rafferty, Jeff Neve and Brian Dunn and June Hitchcock, Russ Hudson and George Gandy. Friday afternoon did however see an upturn in our favour when the Lanzadores secured a 10 points to 4 win over San Miguel Jaguars with 117 shots to the Jaguars 85. Sandra Burrows, Neil Burrows and Pat Harman kept up their strong winning record well supported by Ann Rudkin, Les Barber and Dan (On the) Money, Sue Mynott, Coleen Money and Richard Lee and Barbara Brown, Mike Regan and Arthur Brown. The final games in our internal comps continue next weekend so don’t forget to give them all your support.

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SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB Sponsored by CS Bowls Wear A calmer week this week, that’s the weather not the bowling; we’re all still fighting hard for the available points. CBBA Southern League Friday 15th February: Div A: San Luis Lions at home v El Rancho Mustangs pts 11-3, shots 142-82. Well done to all concerned, John Haigh, June & Keith Jones 40-9. Colin Jackson, Colin Lindgren & Mal Hughes 22-8. Kevin Bell, Joe Johnson & Charlie Marigold 26-7. Bob White, Graham Bird & Phil Morrachan 22-16. Janet Wigfield, Peter Cox & Peter McEneany 20-20. Div B: SL Tigers had the long trek south to Mazarron where the Miners came out on top; pts 6-8, shots 99-109. Winning trips: Frank Barclay, Sue Ross & Colin Potter 22-14. Blossom Cox, Peter Fuller, Ray Pollock 18-10. Stewart Catternach, Bob Foulds & Roy Cordell 16-13. Div C: San Luis Pumas were felled away at Greenlands v top of the tree Cedars, points 410, and shots 97-107. Winners: Janet Gardner, Bill Webb & Gareth Davies 22-16. Dave Steadman, Ron & Sheila Cammack 25-15. SABA matches, Monday 18th February: Div A: SL Klingons away at Emerald Isle had a close battle with the Titans pts 8-6, shots 95-99. Winners were: Margaret & Neil Morrison & Peter Cox 20-15. Mal Broughton, Gavin Macdonald & Derrick Cooper 19-11.Pat & Graham Bird & Charlie Marigold 15-10. Darren Johnson, Joe Johnson & Phil Morrachan 20-12. Div B: SL Trekkers had a bye this week. Div C: SL Vulcans at home to El Rancho managed to tame the Pintos with 11pts-3, shots 126-96. Well done to the winners- Judy Carroll, Bill Webb & Dave Blackie 21-14. Chris Phillips, Bob Brand & Scott Malden 33-10. Les Bedford Barry Edwards & Pam Lockett 23-13. Dave Steadman, Jean & Paul Parkes 20-20. Helen Hammond, Gareth Davies & Mike Lockett 2418. Wednesday 20th February, the Winter League & Berleen league bowlers were home to El Cid, it was a very close match, going to the very last bowl, thank heavens for the steady nerve of skip Colin Lindgren converting a holding1 shot to a +2 count, to finish shots 69-69, pts 5-5. Well done to: Mel Highland, Sheila Cammack, Mike (the magician) Lockett & Colin Lindgren 24-14. Malc Broughton, Sally Cordell, Derek Armstrong & Mal Hughes 19-13. The Berleen team: Darren Johnson, Joe Johnson, Gina Streeter & Roy Cordell had a good win, 25-14, claiming the 2 points. On Tuesday 19th San Luis played in the semi-final of the Premier 20 knockout competition, home & away v Greenlands. It was a tough battle, as we expected, during a very damp, miserable afternoon with wins at home for the mixed pairs (Margaret & Ian Rogers 18-17) & away for the trips (Sheila Cammack, Pam Lockett & Colin Lindgren 17-12) + the rinks (Colin Jackson, Joe Johnson, Mike Cox & Pat Coffey 36-14) When all the results were completed we lost 3-5 on pts, shots 129-150. Chicken drive; Sunday 17th winner Peter McEneany & egg cup went to Pam Lockett. Wednesday 20th winner of the chicken Jim Hay & egg cup went to Ciro. Club lunch; Thursday 21st found 50+ San Luis members at Carmen’s restaurant to enjoy an excellent meal with good company, good to see Jean back again, selling raffle tickets of course! You are probably aware that John Haigh has had a serious heart attack but after treatment he appears to be improving. We send him and Liz all our very best wishes & hope to see him back on the green in the near future. Club championships: check the notice-board for ongoing games but put these dates in your diary: Semi-Finals w/e 9/10th March. Finals w/e 16th/17th March. Member’s OPEN FORUM on Thursday 7th March 10:00/10:30 & AGM will be held on Thursday 28th March 10:00/10:30, nomination forms are on the notice-board. For any information about San Luis Club please contact Peter Cox (Capt) 966189141 or Sheila Cammack (Sec) 966773001. Sheila Cammack.

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Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th Montemar Mixed Rinks Over the weekend the supporters enjoyed watching some very good bowling from the 24 teams in this tournament. San Luis were the eventual winners against a Montemar team in the final. The play off for third place was won by Greenlands when they overcame another Montemar team. Monday 18th February SABA Discovery League The Picadors played away against Greenlands Chesnuts and came home with an excellent result winning on 4 rinks and loosing on just 2. We also won overall shots. Well done to the 4 winning teams skippered by Colin Armitage, Diane Ridley, Barry Woodfine and Terry Errington. Points 104, Shots 113-104 Monday 18th February SABA Discovery League At home to Country Bowls Supernovas, Montemar Novilleros won two rinks and drew one. The other results were close but went the way of the opposition. Well done to the winning rinks, David Smy, Denise Ashberry & Dave Melville; Fred Charman, Wendy Oxley & John Corbet. Hard luck to the rink that drew, Simon Morris, June Young & Bill Young, it was a close last couple of ends and could have gone either way. Points 5-9, Shots 102-108 Wednesday 20th February Winter League against Quesada. Playing away today we only managed a win on one rink. Well done the team of Pauline and Barrie Woodfine, Colin Armitage and Roy Mercer who won 16 - 12. Unfortunately the Berleen team were also beaten, so overall not such a good day at the office. Points 2-8, Shots 56-88

Friday 22th February Southern League Division A. At home to San Luis Lions the Matadors won on four rinks, lost on two rinks and had the most overall shots. Well played to all the team. Points 104, Shots 98-95 Friday 22th February Southern League Division C. Not our best performance today away to La Marina Seagulls. We lost on all six rinks and hence the overall shots. The overall result was therefor an overwhelming win for the Seagulls. Points 0-14, Shots 80-126 For any information about joining our club or fixture details please contact the club captain Colin Armitage. Tel: 966 619 010 Ext. 01066. Or visit our web site at www.montemarbowls.com for more info about our Bowls and Social Club.

In the Fed 4s El Rancho played Quesada, taking 1 rink to Quesada’s 2 with Quesada also taking the overall shots. Hence a final score of Quesada 6 pts El Rancho 2 pts. Monday found the Broncos at home to La Siesta Pioneers, ending in a good win for the Broncos, taking 5 rinks and drawing the other. The Pintos were away to San Luis Vulcans and fought hard in a match closer than the scores suggest, especially Stew Hamill’s game which was very close, even going into last end, as was Bill Chapman’s. Friday morning found The Raiders playing host the Country Bowls Harvesters, the company was great, but bowling conditions were varying and tricky. The match was drawn with Harvesters taking 3 rinks to Raiders’ 2 with one drawn, whilst The Raiders took the overall shots. Anne Stone, Malc Sykes and Shirley Edwards 14-26. Mike Barnett, Rob Clark and Geoff Jones 15-16. Irene Thomson, Mags Haines and Malc Elmore 29-11. John Cleal, Mike Stone and Gary Newson 25-16. Edward Elsam, Ron Edwards and Brian Taylor 19-19. Graham Day, Mick Ager and John Skipper 11-20. In the afternoon The Mustangs travelled to Greenlands to be entertained by The Elms, both teams took 3 rinks, whilst The Elms took the overall shots by one. A very good match all round! Jim Jarvie, Jim and Rainbow and Don Wheatley 22-10. Carol Smith, Sue Rainbow and Mike Smith 11-29. Merv Armstrong, Enid Chapman and Bill Chapman 24-7. Rod Wright, Carolyn Harris and Drew Gerrard 13-22. Marianne Holtham, Keith Cunningham and Irene Mangan 17-21. Beryl Styring, Les Styring and Alex Morrice 17-16. Sponsored by Caser. For membership details please contact Irene Mangan 966717700 or Marianne Holtham on 966 77 2222

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by Doug Beattie Panthers Report - The Panthers were away to Emerald Isle Leprechauns and looked to be on for a good win. However, despite being up on all rinks after 9 ends the dreaded wind put in an appearance which totally changed the pace of the game. The honours this week go to Dave Donovan, Nick Birch, Jason Prokopowycz and skip Pete Bonsor for a tremendous result 26-7 against Geoff Farrington's four. Derek Sales' four, Peta Rhodes, Deidre Leeming and Graham Phillips were 17-16 up and holding shot on the last end, when E.I, skip Jim Mulloy found a good line and ran the jack to take 4 shots. Jack Martin's team, George Carnell, Veronica Sales, and Pearl Houghton looked to be cruising to a win but dropped 9 shots in three ends to give the Isle a win. Result 4-4 (57-45). Swallows Report - On 15th Feb the Swallows were at home to the la Siesta Golds and won the match 9 points to 5. The winning teams being;Ann Thomas, Glynis Chapman, Steve Gray; Tina Brinton, Jo Brinton, Tom Hill; Lisa Bonsor, Chris Brazier, Pete Bonson; and the team that drew gaining 9 shots in the last 3 ends, Cathy Skinner, Brian Trinder, George Skinner. Diamonds Report - Quesada Diamonds away to La Siesta Sputnicks Mon 18 Feb 2013. Diamonds won on 5 rinks, and lost on 1 rink the overall score 116 to 84. 12 points to Quesada Diamonds and 2 points to La Siesta Sputnicks. Congratulations to the winning rinks of, Doug Beattie, Ann Linley and Carol Waterson; Barry Armstrong, Brian Trinder and Cathy Skinner; Gerry Linley, Glynis Chapman and Cas Blay; Pete Bradbury, Tina Brinton and Maureen Bowness; Joe Brinton, Rob Pinfold and Dorothy Benson. Thanks to La Siesta for allowing Quesada to play a friendly on their spare rink. Special thanks to the Quesada players who stood in to make up the team after late withdrawals. Thanks to La Siesta for an enjoyable mornings bowling in beautiful weather. Enterprise League - In the Enterprise League, firstly apologies from the Captain to the Pearls for not submitting the report on the game at home to San Miguel Meteors on 11th February but they got back to winning ways with a more than acceptable 10 points to 4 points , 109 - 104 shots win against very strong opposition to leapfrog them in the table and move up to 3rd. A week later at home to La Siesta Apollos another close game resulted in the reverse score line. Obviously 17 was a popular number for Quesada as four of the home rinks achieved that score. One being a winning number but for the 3 others a losing score, albeit for them, by a combined total of only 5 shots. Already doomed to a home defeat the result was made worse by the last wood of the whole match which prevented the Pearls getting some consolation of an overall shots win. Congratulations to the winning triples of Peta Rhodes, Graham Phillips, 'Chip' Chapman and the 'H' team ! Brian Houghton, William Holtham and Pearl Houghton. Points:- Quesada 4 La Siesta 10, Shots:- 100 - 101. Despite the loss, the Pearls remain in 3rd place. Fed Fours ....... Panthers Report - The Panthers played Greenlands Bulls. A good result 6-4 (shots 60-42). Congratulations to Chip Chapman, Violet Campbell, Jackie Breslin and skip Fred Roberts who only conceded 5 ends in the whole match to win 22-9 against Brian Pocock's four. Another good win for William Holtham, Diane Lawton, Graham Phillips and Derek Sale 21-15 against Steve Cantley's rink. What a nailbiter for Pete Bonsor's four, Dave Donovan, Nigel Baigent and Jason Prokopowycz which went down to the wire 17-17 on the last and holding match, but a great wood by Sandra Heath took our shot wood out to win the game 17-18. Leopards report - The Leopards failed to make use of home advantage and manged only 1 point from one drawn rink. The other 2 rinks lost heavily resulting in shots of 69 to country bowls and 39 Quesada. Final score of 7 points to 1in favour of Country Bowls

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Results and Tables for Friday 22ndFebruary 2013

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

P 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

W 9 8 7 10 7 9 8 6 6 4

Emerald Isle Cavaliers Greenlands Elms Greenlands Oaks Montemar Matadors Vistabella Lanzadores

106 8 105 8 113 9 98 10 117 10

D 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

L 6 7 7 5 8 6 7 9 9 10

O/W 52.5 51 53 46 47 45 43 39 37 36.5

F 1570 1560 1538 1520 1586 1558 1539 1586 1440 1385

La Marina Sharks El Rancho Mustangs C Bowls Ramblers San Luis Lions San Miguel Jaguars

A 1475 1450 1499 1517 1466 1489 1542 1651 1550 1643 6 6 5 4 4

Diff Pts 95 123 110 121 39 121 3 110 120 109 69 108 -3 100 -65 90 -110 84 -258 82 90 104 79 95 85

DIVISION B P Horadada Royals 15 La Siesta Blues 15 Quesada Swallows 15 La Marina Dolphins 15 La Manga Crusaders 15 San Luis Tigers 15 San Miguel Cougars 15 Mazarron Miners 15 La Siesta Golds 15 Emerald Isle Claymores 15 Horadada Royals La Manga Crusaders La Siesta Blues San Luis Tigers San Miguel Cougars

W 12 10 11 8 8 6 6 6 4 3

124 10 140 12 122 14 85 6 113 10

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

L 3 5 4 7 7 9 9 8 10 12

O/W 56.5 56 50.5 51 48.5 47.5 43 36.5 30.5 30

F 1696 1662 1560 1591 1653 1554 1497 1452 1411 383

La Siesta Golds Mazarron Miners EmIsle Claymores Quesada Swallows La Marina Dolphins

A 1401 1466 1536 1546 1469 1476 1558 1655 1680 1672

Diff Pts 295 137 196 132 24 123 45 118 184 113 78 109 -61 97 -203 85 -269 69 -289 65

4 2 0 8 4

94 63 63 95 89

DIVISION C P Greenlands Cedars 14 San Luis Pumas 14 La Marina Seagulls 13 Quesada Swifts 13 Vbella Conquistadores 13 El Rancho Raiders 13 Montemar Toreadors 13 C Bowls Harvesters 14 La Siesta Silvers 13 El Rancho Raiders La Marina Seagulls La Siesta Silvers Vbella Conquistadores

W 11 8 8 7 8 6 6 3 1

113 7 126 14 65 0 70 4

D 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1

L 3 5 5 6 5 6 7 10 11

O/W 54.5 49.5 49 40 37.5 35.5 33.5 34 26.5

F 1621 1473 1469 1404 1288 1383 1264 1346 1121

C Bowls Harvesters Montemar Toreadors Greenlands Cedars San Luis Pumas

A 1254 1321 1222 1346 1364 1451 1370 1543 1498

Diff Pts 367 131 152 115 247 114 58 92 -76 91 -68 84 -106 79 -197 74 -377 57

7 0 14 10

108 80 134 102

Mixed Rinks Runners Up Monte Mar

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

P 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14

W 50 50 48 45 42 41 39 33 30 26

D 1 2 2 5 5 4 3 4 3 3

L 33 32 34 34 37 39 42 47 51 55

OW 13 8 8 9 8 8 7 4 4 1

F A Diff 1583 1323 260 1486 1318 168 1482 1337 145 1517 1363 154 1399 1424 -25 1476 1334 142 1388 1408 -20 1304 1553 -249 1314 1571 -257 1298 1616 -318

Emerald Isle Titans Quesada Pearls San Miguel Meteors Greenlands Sycamores San Miguel Pulsars

99 100 100 93 98

6 4 5 3 3

San Luis Klingons 95 La Siesta Apollos 101 Greenlands Maples 102 Horadada Falcons 110 La Marina Explorers 115

Pts 127 118 114 113 105 102 95 78 71 57

8 10 9 11 11

DISCOVERY LEAGUE P W D L CBowls Supernovas 12 44 4 24 Vistabella Albatrosses 13 41 5 32 San Luis Trekkers 12 42 4 26 Monte Mar Picadors 12 39 3 30 Monte Mar Novilleros 13 35 4 39 La Marina Astronauts 13 37 2 39 San Miguel Comets 12 33 3 36 Greenlands Chestnuts # 13 27 4 47 Em Isle Moonrakers 12 22 3 47 # 1 point deducted re reporting infringement MMar Novilleros Glands Chestnuts Vbella Albatrosses LMarina Astronauts

102 104 131 110

5 4 14 8

OW 9 9.5 8 5.5 7 6 7 3 1

F A Diff 1336 1093 243 1394 1218 176 1255 1093 162 1285 1242 43 1348 1363 -15 1331 1404 -73 1200 1218 -18 1195 1486 -291 1117 1344 -227

C Bowls Supernovas108 M Mar Picadors 113 Em Isle Moonrakers 67 San Miguel Comets 101

Pts 110 106 104 92 88 88 83 63 49

9 10 0 6

VOYAGER LEAGUE P W D L OW San Luis Vulcans 13 45 3 30 7.5 El Rancho Broncos 12 44 5 23 6.5 La Marina Pathfinders 12 42 2 28 8 El Rancho Pintos 13 39 1 38 8 Vistabella Eagles 12 39 1 32 6 La Siesta Pioneers 13 36 3 39 7.5 Quesada Diamonds 12 34 2 36 7 La Siesta Sputniks 13 32 5 41 5.5 Horadada Condors * * 12 13 2 57 0 * * 4 Pts deducted for failing to field a full team El Rancho Broncos La Siesta Sputniks Horadada Condors San Luis Vulcans

138 84 81 126

13 2 2 11

F A Diff 1379 1247 132 1452 1120 332 1269 1128 141 1522 1279 243 1155 1270 -115 1399 1366 33 1278 1211 67 1251 1463 -212 915 1536 -621

La Siesta Pioneers Quesada Diamonds Vistabella Eagles El Rancho Pintos

93 116 116 96

1 12 12 3

Pts 108 106 102 95 91 90 84 80 24

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LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB CBBA Southern League B 15th Feb. The Golds were away to Quesada Swallows, but it wasn’t to be for the gold´s again this week only winning on two rinks and drawing on another. Shots were 112-84 and points 9-5 to Quesada. Our winning rinks were Dave Davies, Bill Jordan, Sue Jordan, 17-9, Ron Sheldon, Vic Moore, Johnnie Ryder, 18-15, and our drawn rink, Sheila Millward, Sid Gallup, George Richardson, 16-16. The Blues entertained La Manga Crusaders and had a good morning winning on five rinks with the sixth team only losing by 2 shots. Winning teams, Harry Barnby, Dave Eccles, Jack Cooper, coming from 1-13 down after nine ends, and pulling back 15 shots over the next five ends, to win 19-17, Pat Baylis, Bernadette McDonnell, Mike Kelly, 21-11, Ann Heath, Margaret Hunter, Derek Pickwick, 21-8, Barbara Cooper, Steve Pond, Dave Livesey, 30-8, and Eileen Barton, Doug Smith, Alan Barton, 23-9. This gave us a 12-2 win with the shots 129-70 in the Blues’ favour. SABA Voyager & Enterprise Leagues 18th Feb. The Pioneers performed rather better than the score line of 1-13 suggests losing two other rinks by just two shots each. After the usual weak start at El Rancho, Johnny Ryder's team did well to recover from 16-0 down. and John Shepherd, with Pat and Vic Moore held on for an 18 all draw. Not a good day for the Pioneers. The Apollos had a super win against high flying Quesada 10-4. Winning rinks Sheila Chorley, Doug Smith, Derek Pickwick, 19–17, Izzie

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Bell, Bill Jordan, Harry Barnby, 18–17, Ramsay Sinclair, John Moss, Steve Pond, 19–17, Ann Heath, Dave Eccles, Dave Livesey, 23–11.(this team giving us the overall shots win of 101-100. The Sputniks had a home morning game against the Quesada Diamonds, and it was back and forth with who had the advantage. Alas in the end the gods favoured the Diamonds, with us winning just one rink. Yet again 2 sides of very equal strength, and although losing 5 rinks to 1 and shots 84 to 116, it was a good morning’s competition. Our winning rink was, Win Kirton, Ivan Goodsell, George Malloch, 19-12. Fed 4’s.19th Feb. We were home to Montemar, and although the weather wasn’t kind, the bowling was nip and tuck. Sheila Chorley, Mary Moss, and Jean and Trevor Brassington were our only winning team, but the shots were 53-60. Eileen Barton, Margaret Hunter, John Ball, and Alan Barton won our friendly. Winter League 20th Feb. Another lovely sunny morning for the Winter league game against Greenlands We scored 4 Points to their 6.Winning Rinks, Jean & Norman Murphy, Jim Hudson & Sue Jordan 13-11.Bernadette McDonnell, Jean & Trevor Brassington, Mike Kelly, 23–17. We managed to win the 2 points for the Berleen League. Winning rink – Eileen & Alan Barton, Irene Laverick and Brian Gardiner. Chicken and egg 20th Feb. Chicken, Tony Mann, Wine Toni Mann, Eggs, Brian Thomason

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A home game against La Siesta Gold resulted in another good win for the Royals this week. This win will maintain the Royal's position at the top of the Southern Division B table. Keep focused and determined for the last few games. Winning rinks: Kath Reid, Tony Burchall and Giuseppi Galelli 21 - 15; Yvonne Hurlock, Bryan Guppy and Mick Blunt 26 - 9; Wayne Jackson, John Bailey and Alan Pugh 24 -23; Bryan Eatough; Roy Thompson and Terry Hucknall 21 - 13. Hard luck to the other 2 rinks for losing by 1 shot. Final result Shots 124 for and 94 against Points 10 - 4 On Monday 18th feb, Horadada Falcons travelled to Greenlands to tackle the Sycamores. It was a long time coming, but what a good result for the Falcons, winning 11 points to 3. Well done Team! Let's try for more results like this. Final score being Falcons 11 points and 110 shots; Sycamores 3 points and 93 shots. Winning rinks Yvonne Hurlock, Tony Burchall and John Hurlock 15 - 13 ; Rose Guppy, Ann Hartley and Mick Blunt 21 - 13; Bryan Eatough, Roy Collins and Mike Douglas 21 -21; Wayne Jackson, Kath Reid and Giuseppe Galelli 17 - 14; Maureen Semper, Ian Hamblett and Terry Hucknall 22- 8 A home game for our Fed 4's gave us no advantage this week against Greenlands Bears. No points gained from this one. However, next week provides another chance for us to play at the level we know we are capable of. In the Voyager league, the Condors were at home to Vistabella Eagles this week. The 2 points gained from this match by the Condors came from the winning trip of Liz Elis, Peter Pitt and TonyTrodd. Well done to the three of you. Three of our team participated in the Scotland V Wales game recently played; based on shots this game ended in a draw. However, Wales won on 4 rinks to the 2 won by Scotland, I had to mention this being Welsh. Well done to Barry Evans and Alan Pugh who won on their rinks for Wales, and to John Wilson who skipped one of the winning rinks for Scotland. One last thing, to members of Horadada Bowls Club and/or their families who have been experiencing difficulties with their health recently we wish you the best.

Following last week's crushing defeat in the hands of San Luis Blues where we managed to get 2 points, we held the men's and lady's drawn pairs competition over the weekend. What scintillating bowls were on display with a number of matches going to the last end. The spectators braving the cooler weather, dressed in their wooly hats and coats, were treated to some nail biting bowling during the semi-finals and finals held on the Sunday. The men's final was eventually won by Robin Lowman and David Letby and the Lady's by Sue Letby and Liz Mildon who must be congratulated in winning her first tournament having only recently started bowling. This week's home match against Mazarron Miners was a challenge for both teams with a fast green and a side wind. However, La Manga Crusaders managed the condititions better and achieved a 140-63 victory and 12 points; Dave Green, Jane Salter and Jim Tarrant having won their rink for the Miners by 18-12. La Manga Crusaders scores were:- Ron Stokes/John Grace/Robin Lowman 27-8, Dave Robertson/Sandra Robertson/Barry Simpson 20-9, Sarah Lowman/Stuart Fisher/Dick Osguthorpe 26-8, Nick Mildon/Wendy Simpson/Brian Simon 20-14, Liz Mildon/Ann Grace/Sue Letby 35-6, Ully Simon/Elizabeth Warwick/Michael Warwick 12-18. Robin

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GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB By Steve Hibberd No doubt which result took pride of place last week. Against all odds, Greenlands Premier 20 side beat a strong team from San Luis by 10 points to 6. This well deserved victory has earned GBC a place in the final against Javea. Hats off to home based G Bater who convincingly won the singles 21-3, and the pairs team of S Hibberd & S Heath, who came back from the dead to triumph 20-19. Special thanks to Jim Reeves for marking the singles. But it was the 3 disciplines that won away, who really stole the show. S Cantley (21-11) singles, S Stead, J & B Pocock (22-13) trips, plus B Sims, W Latham, L Greenland, B Latham (23-12) rinks, pulled off a magnificent set of results. In the top SABA league, both our teams were in action. At home, Sycamores must have felt a bit sick, as they went down 3-11 to Horadada Falcons. Take a bow: Z Wilcock, M Lockley, B Miller 24-14. E Merrick, J Wilcock, Pete Tomkins 21-21. Over at San Miguel, Averil's Maples met the Meteors. Three wins and a draw, were supplemented with a 2 shots advantage, as they won 9-5. Jolly well done: C Thomas, J Pocock, M Brown 25-10. B Tomlin, F Tilley, V Mahomet 17-12. M Mackay, S Hibberd, S Heath 23-17. S Stead, S Mahomet, B Pocock 15-15. La Siesta was the venue for the winter leaguers, who won 6 (68) - 4 (65). Winning rinks: N Bater, T Hodges, B Collins, D Greenland 18-10. D Watts, T Coombs, M Veale, S Cantley 22-19. Berleen team lost 0-2, even though J Collins, S Johnson, T Sambrook & Penny Tomkins won their rink 16-12. The Fed 4s have reached the 2nd round of matches, so it was off to Quesada for the Bulls, who took on QBC Panthers. Even though they lost 6-2, it was a spirited performance by a small, but committed (dedicated as opposed to institutionalised!) bunch of bowlers. Bulls eye: G Bater, A Toozer, S Heath, S Hibberd 18-17. Marilyn's Bears continued their good run, with a superb 8-0 victory at Horadadadada. Bear with me: F Tilley, C Thomas, P Lockley, A Goodfellow 22-19. T Sambrook, Penny Tomkins, F & M Edwards 17-15. M Lockley, S Johnson, T Hodges, M Fryatt 2217. Congratulations to A Butterworth, S Taylor & J Reeves who beat H Langlois, Y Dutton & G Inwood by 2 goals to 1, in the club Thurs football league. Southern League. OAKS - 9 COUNTRY BOWLS RAMBLERS - 5: D Thompson, M Veale, S Cantley 21-10. J Thompson, B Miller, D O'Sullivan 23-9. T Lawton, W Latham, B Latham 23-11. S Stead, A Toozer, L Greenland 17-17. ELMS - 8 EL RANCHO MUSTANGS - 6: M Mackay, N Cork, Bobbie Sims 22-13. T Coombs, V Mahomet, Bill Sims 21-17. J Pocock, M Brown, B Pocock 29-11. LA SIESTA SILVERS - 0 CEDARS - 14: F Tilley, Penny Tomkins, T Upham 19-9. M Beardsall, Z & J Wilcock 20-13. M Kilby, J Redfern, A Brown 23-11. T Hodges, T French, J Wray 21-12. N Bater, C Dewar, Pete Tomkins 3014. M Dewar, E Merrick, D Webb (sorry Dave, for missing your name last week!) 21-6.

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By Lynne Bishop. This week our SABA Division B Supernovas trekked all the way to MonteMar to play the Novilleros they took three wins and another point for a drawn game. Derek Gunning, Steve Pearson & Dave Rogers won 2713. Pat Patton, Margaret Odell & Brian Patton won 20-15. Lin and Charlie Watkins & Gerry Gough won 21-18. Sheila Whitehall, Ron Odell & Peter Whitehall had a great comeback to finish with a draw of 17-17. Overall shots, Supernovas 108 (9) - 102 (5) Novilleros. Fed 4's, the Clarets fought a hard game when they were at the Emerald Isle this week. Playing the Leprechauns they just scraped together three points from one win and a draw but the Leprechauns managed to win the long game. Margaret Odell, Geoff Paylor, Dave Chaplin & Gerry Gough won 13-12 and Lynne Bishop, Sheila Whitehall, Steve Pearson & Peter Whitehall drew 12-12. Overall shots, Clarets 33 (3) - 46 (5) Leprechauns. The Merlots did themselves proud at Quesada playing the Leopards, one shot off a full house, amazing! Sandra Simpson, Billy Price, StJohn Broadhurst & Brian Patton won 28-9. Derek Gunning, Gillian Morris, Ben Noke & Alan Perry won 25-14. Pat Patton, Joel Fernandez, Sue Norris & John Simpson scored four shots on the last end to draw 16-16. Overall shots, Merlots 69 (7) - 39 (1) Leopards. Wonderful! Southern League, the Ramblers played the mighty Oaks at Greenlands and won five points, we tried to match their strengths but they managed to rule supreme on their own green. Pat Patton, Charlie Watkins & Peter Whitehall just kept their heads above water winning by two shots 19-17. Steve Pearson, George Thomson & Ken Cuthbert accepted a win of 13-12 and Lynne Bishop, Gerry Gough & Brian Patton were pleased to get a draw of 17-17. Overall shots, Ramblers 79 (5) - 113 (9) Oaks. The Harvesters had an enjoyable mornings bowling at El Rancho and were very pleased to bring seven points back home with them. The Cohen trio of Barbara, Andrew & Alan had a great win from their first experience at El Rancho 29-14. Derek Gunning, Joel Fernandez & Alan Perry won 2011. Carole Donnellan, Bob Smith & Bryan Kirk 16-15 and Billy Price, Paul Plant & John Simpson drew 19-19. Overall shots, Harvesters 108 (7) - 113 (7) El Rancho. very well done to everyone. For more info on this club go to www.countrybowlsclub.com

15 February: Both the Cavaliers and the Claymores hosted home games, against Greenlands Oaks and San Miguel Cougars respectively. It's always pleasing to report when your home team wins, so to report that both teams achieved good wins will give everyone a big lift after a difficult season. The Cavaliers had an emphatic win against Greenlands Oaks, the biggest win being 29-4 by Chris Ayling, Glenda Odell and Jim Mulloy - well bowled! A few more like this will go down very nicely, thank you. Shots for - 127, against 87. 10 points to EI against 4 for Greenlands. The Claymores vs San Miguel Cougars promised to be a much tougher game, and so it proved to be with EI winning on 3 rinks, San Miguel on 2 and 1 rink drawn, giving EI a shot difference of 91 against 89. 9 points to 5 - it doesn't get much closer, but a good win for the Claymores. Let's hope there's more like this to come. 18 February: The Moonrakers travelled to play Vistabella Albatrosses on a lovely sunny day, great for bowling with all 8 rinks played on. However, the Albatrosses swooped low over the greens to achieve a clean sweep, winning by the very tight martin of 14 points to our ZERO. Shot difference was 131 shots to the Albatrosses, 67 to EI. The only success was on 1 rink in a 'Friendly' - 15 shots to 9. Well done to Lorraine Taylor, Ed McLaughlin and Elwyn Morris - at least they were happy. Also on 18th, a very big game between two teams at the top of the League, EI Titans vs San Luis Klingons, a beautiful day in ideal bowling conditions but resulting in a win for the Klingons by 8 points to 6, but the shot difference went to the Titans - 99 to 95, thanks mainly to Brian Duff, Graham Roberts and Marilyn Shatwell - 35 shots to 5. However, it's still all to be played for and the pressure is on! Fed Fours: The latest information on Fed Fours is that the games are not going too well at the moment for EI's Leprechauns. The 'little green men' seem to have deserted the rinks. Having drawn the points 4-4 with Quesada Panthers unfortunately the shot difference went against EI with 45 shots to 57. Perhaps a wee drop of the hard stuff before the game would help? Just a thought! Bill Allen.

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CADENA SUNRISE TENPIN Results 20th February Alley Cats 6-2 Carp R Us The Bandits 8-0 The Bowling Stones Fowl Play 8-0 Gulley Huggers Sunrise Colegas 0-8 Sausage Rollers The Cherries 0-8 Terror Pins Non Playing Team 0-8 Deses Perado´s Sol Amigo´s 8-0 Blitz N Splitz Top Performers Hi Game/Scratch Hi Game/Hc

Ladies Gents Gill Bateman 184 Craig Bellamy 212 Gill Bateman 226 Craig Bellamy 262 Mavis Riley 226 Jackie Priest 485 Maurice Allen 512 Mavis Riley 623 Craig Bellamy 640

Hi Series/Scratch Hi Series/Hc

P 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63

Alley Cats Sol Amigo´s The Bowling Stones Blitz N Splitz F owl Play Carp R Us Sausage Rollers Terror Pins Sunrise Colegas The Bandits Deses Perado´s The Cherries Gulley Huggers Non Playing Team

W 62 61 55 53 52 52 48 47 46 38 30 19 14 8

D 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

L 22 22 29 30 32 32 36 36 38 45 54 64 70 75

Tot 48408 48418 47929 47513 48223 47778 47612 47314 47154 45787 44219 41534 42213 41799

Av 768 768 760 754 765 758 755 751 748 726 701 659 670 663

Pts 124 123 110 107 104 104 96 95 92 77 60 39 28 17

Pins 1595 1582 1667 1751 1485 1592 1606

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LOS DOLSES LEAGUE Results 19th February Team Pts Team Lucky Strike 0–8 Bar Mosquito Split Happens 0–8 Caballo Negro Cornish Pride 6–2 Crazy Pinz Hall y Day 8–0 Splash Los Lobos 0–8 Mixers Team Finland 6–2 Carp-r-us Bandoleros 2-6 Los Bandidos

Thursday the 21st of February saw the Clubs match fishermen fishing the Sweet Water Canal in Guardamar ; this was the third match in the Spring Series, but it is not the best of venues to fish. First on the day was Geoff Tempest with a weight of 7.80kilos. Second was Dennis Pick with 5.42, and third was Steve Collins with 5.32 kilos. Next week the 28th of February will see us back on the town stretch of the River Segura in Murcia. Meet on the bank at 9.00 for the draw- fish 10 to 3. Please book if you wish to fish this match. Ninety people attended the Club Valentines celebrations at the Club house on Saturday the 16th of February and a great time was had. The next social night will be on Saturday the 16th of March for a pre St Patrick´s night celebration. Tuesday the 26th of February will see the next of the Clubs popular Quiz nights. It starts at 7.30pm and the cost is 1€ per person. Teams of up to 6 or less can take part and a game of Snowball Bingo is played during the course of the evening. Do not forget the A.G.M on Sunday the 3rd of March starting at 11.00am. For further info visit the Clubs web site at www.carprus.net, phone 966 71 7923 or just come and meet us. The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is situated just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar.

Top Performers High Game Scratch High Game Hcp High Series Scratch High Series Hcp Team Finland Hall y Day Caballo Negro Los Bandidos Mixers Split Happens Cornish Pride Lucky Strike Bar Mosquito Bandoleros Splash Carp-r-us Crazy Pinz Los Lobos

Male Seppo Tuominen 220 Seppo Tuominen 235 Dave Haynes 576 Dave Haynes 636 P 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Pts 124 114 92 90 89 82 81 80 80 72 68 66 50 32

Pins 1749 1735 1635 1542 1792 1545 1767

Female Mirja Hakonen 216 Mirja Hakonen 237 Mirja Hakonen 549 Mirja Hakonen 612

Pins 36803 35981 35515 35589 35515 35091 35031 34653 34220 32193 34905 33833 33431 32939

ABBEY ANGLING The venue for this week’s 7th round of the Abbey Angling cup was fished at Nancy’s or the Sweet water canal on the 19th February. With no recent rainfall the water is still low and coloured, but the sluice at the top end is still putting a fair amount of water into the river. The fish are still reluctant to feed with only the odd peg producing, and maggot and corn still seem to be the top baits at present. 1st Terry (Swing em) Screen with 17.080kg fishing the feeder using maggot. 2nd Andy (The Web man) Stevenson with 11.500kg fishing the pole and feeder using corn. 3rd Richard (The Lion Heart) King with 6.280kg fishing the feeder using corn These and all other details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 32 8368

EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON 21 FEBRUARY 2013 The Hub Meerkats Madigans Hattons Honeys Breeze Bar Busters Sporting Misfits Gogarty´s Gophers

6-6 Pb´s Pirates 5-7 Rendezvous Los Toros 2-10 Breakaways 8-4 Pint Depot All Stars 3-9 Hattons Hunks 2-10 The Hub Hyenas 11-1 Mirador Mixtures

Result of Postponed Match Mirador Mixtures 1-11 The Hub Meerkats Rendezvous L Toros Gogarty´s Gophers The Hub Meerkats The Hub Hyenas Madigans Hattons Hunks Busters Breakaways Pb´s Pirates Breeze Bar Sporting Misfits Pint Depot All Stars Hattons Honeys Mirador Mixtures

P 18 17 18 17 18 17 18 17 18 17 17 18 18 18

W 16 15 15 11 10 9 8 6 7 6 4 0 1 0

D 2 2 1 3 2 3 4 3 1 1 2 3 1 2

L 0 0 2 3 6 5 6 8 10 10 11 15 16 16

F 161 159 145 133 136 110 113 106 89 88 92 53 45 56

A 55 45 71 71 80 94 101 98 127 116 112 163 171 160

Pts 34 32 31 25 22 21 20 15 15 13 10 3 3 2

180s: Terry Hagenaars x 4, Graham Dunning, Amanda Skinner (Rendezvous), Jim Cheevers (PB´s Pirates), George Caine (Misfits), Mark Farmer, Jim Macey-Lillie, Des Field (Madigans), Derek Kingsbury, John Eyre (Meerkats), Mike Snow (Breakaways), Mark Todd (Gogarty´s) 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 No change at the top this week, however Gogarty´s are improving their leg average over table topping Rendezvous which may well prove critical in the final analysis. Current champions Meerkats threw away their slim

chance of silverware by dropping a home point against the Pirates of PB´s, themselves looking very capable of taking the Hattons League Plate on presentation night. The Bulls faced a difficult task on their visit to a strong Madigans side. The home side have had the experience of Des Field this season who has played some exceptional darts. Two relative newcomers to the game have benefited by his presence firstly Leah Chesworth 101,108,112 and Jim Macey-Lillie who played for the Kats two seasons ago. Macey-Lillie managed some powerful scoring in the match and not for the first time. His contribution of 3x100 and 2x140 really put the Bulls on their back foot. The spoils were shared at half time with a draw looking the likely result. Field played his normal game finishing 80 on T16,D16 against Trevor Hartley, whilst also contributing 3x100 and 121. Martin Hastings 133 took out Federation player Mick McGivern to make it 5-6, the Fed playing well all night with 3x100,140. Terry Hagenaars was last on for the Bulls and didn’t let captain Amanda Skinner down as he powered his way down to the double finishing second dart. His efforts of 3x100,140 were bettered only by team mate Phil Waller 100,121,130 and 140. The Bulls keep their two point cushion at the top, Gogarty´s having a game in hand against the Hyenas which will be no push over subject to their full squad availablity. Gogarty´s as expected over run the Mixtures with a fine display of arrow throwing that is upping the benchmark each week. Their average legs per match is now 9.35. The Meerkats winning average last season albeit over 30 matches was 9.06. Although slow starters, the Mixtures could have nicked the first leg, they can quickly up the tempo. Young Jack Todd took the first leg on D10 and then Chris O´Brian 100,85, Ali O´Keef 100 and Paul Easton 85,121,D10 showed their opponents what they are capable of, winning the first triple. Todd then made it 3-0 on D20. All three pairs went the Gopher´s way O´Keef D20, then reigning pairs champions O´Brien and James Brown S19,D20 making it 5-0. Lorraine Cox and Tracey Simpson faced the formidable pairing of Todd and Kevin Fitzpatrick and acquitted themselves well in a high scoring leg, but that man Todd 100,81 and S16,D20 takes no prisoners, for a 6-0 half time scoreline. Brown was back to first man after the refreshment break and duly hit 100,95,95 and D10 for both championship points. Mixture Graham Cox got to the double in his singles but didn’t get the opportunity of capitalising on his high scoring. O´Keef is in mean mood of late and took no pity on the sweet Jade Cox hitting an impressive 100,100,100,91

then setting up for D4 which he promptly slotted home first dart. Bully! Tracey Simpson missed a 92 out and then paid the price as Todd slotted home his fourth double of the night. The twelfth and last leg featured Fitzpatrick v. Lorraine Cox for the face saver or whitewash. It was to be the former as the Gopher couldn’t hit his double, but Cox did on D2. Man of the match was Jack Todd who with his team mates mustered a very impressive 21 ton pluses during the evening. The Hyenas made the short trip down to Los Dolses to face Sonya Cooper´s Sporting Misfits. The first three legs went to the visitors, Geoff Harvey excelling himself in the team game hitting 140,132 and D2 and then S19,D20 in the second triple. Sonya and son Karl reduced the deficit in the opening pair only for the Hyenas to take the next two for 1-5 at half time. Ron Young gave the home side their second leg of the evening before the visitors polished off the remaining singles. Hub captain Simon Williams pronounced Joe Miller man of the match and complimented the Sporting Life´s chef on the excellent refreshments. A surprisingly comfortable victory awaited the Hunks when they visited Playa Flamenca´s Busters bar. Hattons found themselves 6-0 up at half time before Busters retrieved a leg against Jake Hawkins. Brother Joe ensured the points in the next and was his team´s man of the match hitting 3 of the available 4 doubles in the match. Stewart McCullouch was top scorer with 140, Martin Sears recorded a 125. Meerkats chance of league honours took a real dent at the hands of PB´s this week. The Pirates took an early opportunity of missed doubles by the Kats (19 darts) in the team game via Peter Ayre on D9. Alex Nikolov levelled on D10 in the next and then Brian Nash 100 and Ray Hayes 100,D6 made it 1-2. John Eyre 100 and D18 made it all square after 4, despite some heavy scoring from Nash 138 and Ayre 100. Further high scoring from Hayes 140, Paul Durrant 140 and Jim Cheevers 100 resulted in the scores level at half time. Nikolov 100 and Eyre 100 added two more to the Kats tally, before Hayes 105 andf D2 made it 5-4. Sanderson D6 and Ayre D5 gave the Pirates their chance of an unexpected victory however Alan Ostrowski held his nerve to slot D3 home over Cheevers after both had numerous opportunities. It was a game of missed doubles which is likely to cost the Kats dearly, nevertheless a fine fighting performance from the Pirates. Listen to darts chit chat on Exite Radio 89.2FM or 93.1FM live on Saturday between 3 and 4 p.m. Paul Durrant League Chairman

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JORGE HEADER EARNS VITAL POINT FOR TORRY AT SAGUNTINO AT SAGUNTINO.................1 FC TORREVIEJA...............1 In front of a large crowd, Torry battled hard to earn a point at Saguntino. Before start of play, Torry were still very much in the relegation dog fight down in 14th place, whilst the host club were very much in the hunt for a play of slot, lying in 7th. The long trip to just north of Valencia, didn't appear to affect Torry, as they made all the early running. Jose blasted high and wide, then the same player headed over, before captain marvel Jorge nodded home from a free kick, giving Torry the lead. Tur made a great save with his legs to prevent a certain equaliser, whilst up the other end, a Saguntino defender cleared off his line. In a see-saw match, Saguntino's appeals for a penalty were turned down, as they started to take control.

Towards the end of the 1st half, Torry keeper Tur made a great save at the foot of the near post, but into stoppage time, he flicked a free kick onto the bar, only for the rebound to be converted from close range. Saguntino had the lions share of the 2nd half, but failed to capitalize on chances created. Apart from a surging 50 yard run by Jorge, and a stoppage time foray by Gasch, which led to a weak finish from sub Manu, they were forced to defend for long periods, and must be grateful for another vital point. Next up for Torry, is a home div 3 match at Nelson Mendela Stadium on Sun 3 Mar, ko 5pm, against 6th place Villarreal 'C'.

CLARKE’S BAR GS AT VISTABELLA On yet another breezy but sunny and warm day we traveled to vistabella golf course for our weekly stableford competition. The course was in good condition and the greens were quite quick and tricky to read as usual leading to slightly lower than normal scores. The results on the day were: Nearest the pin hole 4 Mark Taylor

Nearest the pin hole 10 in 2 Roy Welburn Longest Drive hole 17 Tommy Clarke Winner with 33 points on count back better back 6 Roy Welburn Runner up Tommy Clarke Next week we are at La Serena meet at Clarkes Bar at 09:00

LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY We started the week off with a 6x6x6 which was won with a score of 85 pts by the team of Mick Brentnall, Dave Pulling, John Robertson & Brian Humphreyson. Wednesday's competition was a Singles Stableford in which there was some very good scoring with 4 players beating the par of 36 pts. Round of the day came from Geoff Biggerstaff with 40 pts and a severe handicap cut. The results for the day were:

BY DOUG WRIGHT Cat1. 1. Benedicte Kruse 37 pts, 2. Liz Robertson 37 pts, 3. Barry Holtham 35 pts. Cat2. 1. Geoff Biggerstaff 40 pts, 2. Mike Chapman 38 pts, 3. Brian Townend 32 pts. 2s Club. Geoff Biggerstaff, Liz Robertson & Brian Dent. On Friday we played a Change Partners which was won with a score of 86 pts by the team of Lindsay Forbes, Rod Doel, Rod Bryant & Friedel Knebel.

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This week we returned to Corvera Golf course for the first time in two years and what a day the weather was fantastic just right for golf lots of sun shirt sleeves and very little wind not bad for February. thirty one players turned out in an Individual Stableford event and there was good scores from most of the players. We played in two division and in the first the winners was a new comer Ian Townes who came in with 39pts four points clear of Paul Matthews on 35pts and in third was our captain on 34pts just getting in there on count back. In the second division the big points scorer and now looking forward to a nice cut in his handicap was Bernie Waspe with the big 40pts followed in second place by Chris Flanagan on 35pts and Barry Geary in third on 32pts but only getting there on count back. In the nearest the pins it was ladies two men two with

jenny O'Neill and Joan Williams for the ladies and Dave Williams and Mick Hardy for the men. Top lady scorer on the day was Anne Holder with 34pts who finished in 4th place. With only one more event for player of the year which is at Vistabella next month. The leader Barry Butterworth on 223pts as a 5 point lead over second place Roy Herbert on 218pts with third place Paul Matthews on 211pts. The next Society's game will be at VISTABELLA on Monday, 4th March 2013. The format will be Individual Stableford. 1st Tee time - 9.45am (final of the Player of the Year 2012-13 Men & Ladies). Payday is on Saturday, 2nd March 2013 at La SERENA (in the bar area) between 11.00 & 12.00 hours.

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BLOW TO REDS TITLE AMBITIONS VILLAJOYOSA CF ........2 UD HORADADA ............1 After such a good recent run we might now be asking ourselves if the wheels have finally dropped off the Horadada season. With two defeats in as many weeks, seven days ago against the run of play to league leaders and on Sunday, an even more disappointing reversal, albeit on the road, at the hands of lowly Villajoyosa. And while the Reds failed to pick up a point rivals Almoradi claimed all six, the margin by which they now lead Horadada in the chase to the Preferente title. In a goal less first half it was the visitors who forced the play but despite the lion’s share of possession it was the same old story, boiling down to a lack of imagination as they got close to the Villajoyosa goal. With Vardan having a ‘mare’ there seemed no one capable of putting the ball into the net. The second period was even worse. A rare off day for Campillo saw the Villa winger Pedro giving the big man the run around. The only real surprise was that it

took so long for the home side to break the Reds down, a full 60 minutes before a series of crosses ended with the ball dropping to Toni who converted from close range. Villa doubled their lead in the final minutes of the game with a goal that really was worth the wait. With 88 minutes on the clock a cross was met in the middle by Obeja who hit a spectacular volley to secure the points. In fairness to the visitors they still continued to have a go and although it was only a consolation replacement Samu got his 2nd of the season in added time from a Salinas pass. Once again there seemed little imagination up front for Horadada, even with a majority of possession and the addition of the much lauded Salinas to the starting lineup. And things are unlikely to get much easier next Sunday with the visit to the Ikomar of playoff chasing Contestano who, with money behind them, are pushing for the 2nd consecutive promotion.

UPW ARDLY MOBILE THADER CD THADER .....................1 ALICANTE CF ‘B’ .............0 Thader were hoping to continue with their good run of recent home form which could help them on their upward travels. First strange thing of the afternoon, the ref started the game and then stopped it for a minute’s silence (strange). We all hoped that it wasn’t a sign of things to come. The visitors were very leaden footed during the opening passages of play and a pressing Thader allowed Nino to shoot past Alberto to fire the home side into an early lead. We are agreed that Thader now need to continue the pressure and not let Alicante settle. We had hardly got into the game and the visitors lost Hucha, first a yellow and then another for not keeping quiet. Some people never learn. Alicante were reduced to ten shortly after which Pazos pulled off a terrific save that just about summed up what was happening, Thader by no means taking advantage of the extra man. They need to be more audacious, the result being that the half has gone a little flat. The ten men are playing more open football but Thader still manage to go in one up The second period got underway but I couldn’t see

that anything had been said to change the game. The ten men were still working the hardest. Thader seem intent on letting the visitors play but then, as their chances arose, not one player seemed willing to take on the responsibility of shooting. The fans are seeing this and getting restless. By now things have really deteriorated and a foul on Adrian saw him dismissed for diving, having so obviously been tripped, as the referee administered a 2nd yellow. Everything with regards to the football had gone and Alicante were awarded a soft penalty. Up stepped Iker who put the ball past Pazos, but it has to be re taken for an infringement. This time it was well saved and Thader who can breathe again. Alicante then lost another player and are reduced to nine. Of late I have refrained from remarks about refs but this one turned the game into nothing more than a Brian Rix farce with 11 yellows and 3 reds, including one from the visitor’s bench. He was lucky not to cause a riot amongst the visiting fans as their emotions were running high. Still, it was another three points Next week away to Callosa

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CF MIL PALMERAS WEEKLY ROUNDUP CF Mil Palmeras Pre-Bens 06 1 Rafal 11

CF Mil Palmeras Alevines 2 Albatera 3

Sponsored by Fuego La Fuente This was a match where the youngest Toros lack of experiance and confidence showed which was a shame because they gave everything they had.With 7 very strong players Rafal dominated the game but didn't have it all there own way .The Toros battled hard to force Rafal back time and again but couldn't make the most of their chances finishing the first half 06 .Second half was better from the Toros pushing hard for a goal but Rafals counter attacks where quick and decisive . Elliott Godden hammered the ball home from well outside the area to grab the Toros only goal to make the final score 1-11 .One of those matches where the result doesn't reflect the amount of effort put in by everyone of the Toros and next week will come back fighting even harder next week . Player of the Match Kevin Ruiz. Well Done to all players .

Sponsored by Talleres J Martinez Ford garage With a much better perNeve Bradley, the formance than the inept Alevin goalscorer display last week Mil Palmeras battled hard all over the park and were unlucky as the ball just wouldn't break for temporary striker Luke Naylor on numerous occasions. With Jamie back in the 'hole' position and Cristian , Cai and Melody playing well at the back we looked a bit more like it going forward. Nevertheless it was a big improvement from last week. After 15 minutes of deadlock the away team took the lead when a mix up between Angel and Cristian lead to a goal for Albatera when they could of dealt with it if they had talked to each other.But again we came from behind to level when Luke bravely challenged for a 50/50 ball it broke loose to Neve Bradley 12 yards out who coolly slotted into the corner of the net for her first goal of the season, minutes later we could have taken the lead when Cristian Madrid rattled the post from 30 yards out.half time 1-1. The second half was much the same with the home side putting on loads of pressure with no avail.Albatera were happy just to punt it long from the goalkeeper time after time. Halfway through Mil Palmeras were behind again when a sloppy throw in lead to giving possession away deep in our own half and left an easy rap in for Albatera.But once again we came from behind to level when Luke Naylors shot was saved but came out to Lewis Long who finished it beautifully.With three minutes left Came goal of the game, unfortunately it was for the visitors when the ball broke loose on the left their forward lashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner via the post to sicken the home crowd. Nevermind the effort was there for all to see. Man of the match Emily Kelly big improvement.

CF Mil Palmeras Benjamines 5 Jacarilla A 2 Sponsored by Sunshine FM 102.8 From the off Mil Palmeras dominated the game only to give away a freekick on the edge of the area which Jacarilla converted to take the lead in the 5th min . There lead was short lived with Ben Naylor scoring 2 mins later .With Luke Naylor at the back dealing with Jacarilla's long balls and Paolo Webb and Niomi Sheffield picking off the oppositions crosses the Toros where solid at the back allowing the midfield time and space to work their magic .Ben again picked Luca Webb out in the crowded box for him to slot the ball home then moments later David Milton-Stamm crossed for Ben to finish to make it 3-1 . Bailey Tomlinson fought hard in midfield linking up with David ,Ben and Luca until Ben was fouled just outside the area .David calmly stepped up and hammered the ball round the wall to beat the keeper to finish the half 4-1 . The second half was a more solid performance from the away team but the Toros still created plenty of chances . Just over ten mins in and the Toros got caught out of position letting Jacarilla in to the box to slot the ball home . With Bailey making some cracking saves and the defense closing Jacarilla down again the Toros pushed on with first Diego Sheffield and then Kevin Ruiz giving there defense problems .Somehow we had to wait until just before the end of the match for Ben to finish David's cross to bag a hattrick and to finish the match 5-2 . Another very solid team performance keeps the Toros at the top of the league. Player of the Match Bailey Tomlinson for composure through out the match. Well Done Toros .

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W 10 8 8 9 9 6 4 1 0

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