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Orihuela councillor for Town Planning, Antonio Zapata of the PSOE, has announced that the department has initiated proceedings to recover the waterfront stretch of land between Cabo Roig and Aguamarina, which

was illegally fenced off by the residents of urbanisation Bellavista 1 to preventing pedestrians and cyclists from accessing the public walkway along the coast.

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In his statement, the councillor said that a number of other neighbours have spent 20 years denouncing this situation and it is the town hall´s intention is to recover the public land and restore the transit along the coast.

The plan is to eliminate the architectural elements of the obstruction, the wall and the gates that have closed off the public land, to end the private claim of part of the promenade and the beach, which the residents have staked claim to as private land.

Having launched the proceedings, the residents have 15 days in which to respond, which will be forwarded to the Provincial Coastal Service, according to Zapata.

The Leader has been instrumental in this campaign since day one, raising the matter on behalf of residents with every council team who have been in power, from the time of the PP rule, through the coalition government and every councillor who held the position of responsibility for the coast.

In 2010, we covered the story in considerable detail, reporting on a complaint raised by Bob Houliston´s CLARO political group who criticized the “photo opportunities for Mayoress Monica Lorente”, without taking any action against these residents to regain the land.

As the PP lost power in the last municipal elections, it was in the manifesto of the group who became the tri-party coalition that replaced the Lorente government, with Bob Houliston being given the post of councillor for the coast, but still no action was apparently taken.

Monday, 6th May, 2013 Earlier this year we also reported on the praise given to repairs of the beach under the management of Pedro Mancebo, who took over the role from Houliston his resignation from the role, but still eluding the matter of the walkway, as we reported, “Questions still remain unanswered however regarding the section of the walkway at the northern end of the paseo illegally blocked off by the residents of the Urbanisation Bellavista 1 in Cabo Roig.”

This is the first time some positive action has been made, returning the land to public ownership and use, rather than permitting a handful of residents, who many consider to be selfish and considered above the law, to effectively steal land that doesn´t belong to them, depriving the rest of the community from access and egress to this part of the coast.

During the same conference, the councillor also unveiled the start of the process to enforce two execution orders on three owners of abandoned residential developments on calles Clavo and Nutria on the Orihuela Costa, “These are properties that have been abandoned due to the crisis and because of vandalism are now full of weeds, broken glass and are a danger due to lack of sanitation and hygiene”, according to Zapata, advising that the action is based on a number of complaints from residents near these properties.

The two decrees force the companies that own the properties to clean them, bringing them to an acceptable standard, or the town hall will execute the ruling and enforce the costs of recovery on to the owners, but Zapata said that he is confident that both matters will be settled before the start of the summer season.

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SPANISH PROPER TY STILL CHEAPEST INVESTMENT OPTION

House prices in Spain fell 12.8% in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of 2011, which placed the country at the head of the European Union, where prices fell by an average of just 1.4%, according to data released this week by the EU statistical office.

According to Eurostat, after Spain, Romania saw a favourable for buyer’s drop of 9.1%, and Slovenia saw prices dip by 8.8%. In contrast, the most notable increases were in Latvia, where prices went up by 9.8%, Estonia by 5.8%, and Malta, with an increase of 5.4%.

Compared with the third quarter, prices fell 0.5% in the euro zone and 0.7% in the whole EU. In the case of Spain, the fall was 1.4%, although now seemingly levelling off some-

what, after the drop of 3.8% recorded between July and September.

In quarterly terms, Latvia also led the price increase with a 4.2% increase over quarter three; Malta saw a 2.1% increase and Luxembourg added 1.6% to their house prices. At the other extreme, the largest quarterly declines were in Romania with a 7.9% fall, Slovenia dropped 3.5% and Hungary saw a 2.2% reduction.

The price index of housing describes the evolution of all residential property acquired by households, and covers both new and second-hand homes.

Cheaper prices may go some way to explain the sharp rise in property sales at the start of this year in Spain. The number of residential property sales in February rose by 17.3%, with a total of 35,486 homes being

purchased; this is according to figures also released at the same time this week by the National Statistics Institute.

Both new and resale properties are showing signs of improved performance. In February, sales of new homes rose by 18%, to 18,763 properties, whereas second hand home sales increased by 16.5% to 16,723 homes.

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LACK OF URGENCY TO BEACH REPAIRS SAYS MANCEBO

It’s been an absolutely awful period recently for any business or operation connected with the local beaches. Thomas Herteaux who manages the Chirunguito concession has lost over a week’s worth of trade with many of his beach huts suffering extensive damage.

He has seen lots of stock ruined as well as losing many of his newly purchased sun beds and beach umbrellas as they drifted out toward the eastern Mediterranean. But hopefully,

with that now behind him, and the weather pattern restored to some calm, his business can start about making up the losses that he has recently suffered.

He has a great deal of corrective work to carry out as do the council maintenance teams who are responsible for getting the beaches ready once again for use by the public.

CLR spokesman, Pedro Mancebo was the first to ask what the councillor for the Coast, Martina Scheurer and her coordinator had done to repair the damage to the beaches after the storms. He said that on Friday and over the weekend no one had worked to repair the beaches.

However Councillor for the Coast, Martina Scheurer, refutes his argument saying that she was quick to implement the cleanup at las playas de Cala Estaca, Playa Flamenca, La Caleta y Cala Capitán and she was able to see most of the corrective work carried out in time for the arrival of tourists last Wednesday on May Day. She said that the damage caused

to La Glea beach was quickly remedied with the removal of seaweed, the replacement of wooden pathways and the redistribution and levelling of the sand but the work necessary to repair La Cala would be more expensive because much of it will have to be carried out naturally. However, council employees worked until Wednesday to ensure that most of the essential work was done.

Mancebo felt that not enough urgency was paid to ensuring the corrective work was carried out quickly. He said that the maintenance company for roads and public areas "is obligated by contract to provide a fully staffed works crew to make urgent repairs of the type needed on the beaches." The truth is that they

were very slow off the mark. The storm had taken the wooden pathways over the sand from the beaches and in some cases the sea had swallowed almost the entire beaches, especially at Aguamarina, La Glea, Campoamor and La Zenia.

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OUT AND ABOUT WITH THE LADYBIRDS

A good time was had by all on Saturday 27th April. The Ladybirds had their first mini golf event at Cala Mosca - Playa Flamenca.

Seventeen teams of three completed the eighteen hole course. The winning team Seve´s All Stars were each presented with a trophy. The total amount raised on the day was ₏484. We would like to thank Nestro & his staff for providing a lovely buffet.

The Ladybirds were also on hand at the Expo held by the Leader Newspaper in the Castillo de Conessa over the bank holiday where their bric a brac stall brought in much needed funding.

The next fundraising event is a 180 km walk from France over the Pyrenees into Spain. This is to be undertaken by Roly Sutton and two of his colleagues starting on the 4th of May & finishing five days later in Logrono.

Any sponsorship would be greatly appreciated.

The presentation for this will be at the El Bistro next to Aldi supermarket La Ronda on Monday the 27th May at 12pm. The next Ladybird monthly meal is at Munchies bar, Villamartin Plaza, on Friday 7th June. All welcome.

Any enquires to Sue 966764843 Pat 966775331

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CAR TYRE SLASHERS STRIKE IN TORREVIEJA

Motorists who parked their cars in the area of calle Gumersindo and calle Apollo this weekend, may have returned to their vehicle to find a rather unpleasant surprise, as the Guardia Civil are investigating an incident that resulted in around 40 cars having their tyres slashed.

The incident occurred late at night and many of the vehicle owners might still be unaware of the damage caused. Many owners did notice and immediately reported the damage to the Guardia Civil, who attended and examined the vehicles, leaving notes on those for whom they had not received a complaint, so as the matters can be recorded as a single crime, although the reasons and cause of the damage is now part of an investigation by the officers.

As the days went by, further reports were recorded, with the final figure reaching round 60 cars that were affected. Investigators were scouring CCTV footage for clues as to who these costly and life threatening vandals were.

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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.

Keeping in Touch I was chatting to an elderly couple, Anne and George, in a bar the other day. It is one of the benefits of people watching in local bars; there are just so many interesting people around. They told me that they had lived in Gran Canaria for nearly thirty years, and that although they always intended to remain on the island, they still regarded the UK as home.

They return to the UK once or twice a year for a month at a time, and stay with various relatives and friends. However, despite their visits, they complained that they often felt ‘out of touch’ and detached from the UK, and thought that their friends and relatives didn't seem interested in them or their lives anymore, or keep them involved in the way that they used to.

There is an expression that says ‘Absence makes the heart grow fonder’, which is neatly countered by one that says ‘Out of sight and out of mind’. It is of course a human condition that although we all always mean to keep in touch with our family and friends, work and other issues often get in the way of good intentions, and it can take real effort on both sides to keep in touch.

Expats, and particularly those living in sunnier climes, often forget that the folk back home are still battling with their own problems.

Stress at work, problems with the kids, and high gas and electricity bills all take their toll. Quite simply, there is often not enough time to call Mum and Dad basking in the sunny Canary Islands or the Costa Blanca. After all, on a really bad day, the thought may sometimes cross their minds that if Mum and Dad hadn't been quite so selfish and

moved to the sun, they would be on hand to babysit!

I have always found that with family and best friends, even though we might not have spoken for weeks or even months, time is irrelevant.

When we are next in contact, the conversation resumes as if it were only the previous day that we last spoke. However, it is always a good idea, as with all telephone conversations with the folks back home, to be aware of certain sensitivities, such as the weather. Whilst I may be basking in 27 degrees and sipping a cocktail on the sun terrace, I try to be aware that my family and friends may be trying to cope with minus 5 degrees or heavy rain, a clutch of screaming children, as well as the week’s groceries.

Anne went on to tell me that they are always meticulous about phoning family and friends on Sunday afternoons each week, and they couldn't understand why their friends were often not there to answer the phone, or unable to have a lengthy chat. “We like using our videocam on Skype”, she added with a flourish, and I immediately suspected that the problem was - insensitivity to others. I can think of a number of friends and relatives, although happy to use Skype by appointment, would rather not been seen unshaven, or with a towel and curlers in their hair or, in some cases, not without first having a full facial! Sadly, Anne and George seemed oblivious that other people have busy lives. They too have things to do, people to see, crises to deal with, and rows to be resolved. Some people like the routine of regular calls but, in my experience, asking people when it is best to call is often a good idea or just try to be sensitive to times when people are working, collecting the kids from school, meal times etc. If it is difficult, use other methods of communication instead.

Personally, I prefer to use emails, text messages, WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook to keep in contact with family and friends. Despite the lack of popularity and some cynicism from the older generation, social media has brought families and friends together. I have renewed friendship with many people since I joined Facebook and, despite the much-publicised negatives of using social networks, I find that it is one of the important factors in remaining a happy and contented expat.

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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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LOCAL NEWS The Guardia Civil have dismantled a network of criminals, dedicating to smuggling drugs across Torrevieja, Alicante, Murcia and Lerida, arresting 21 people of Spanish, Colombian and Romanian nationality, as suspects who were involved in distributing cocaine through brothels. As part of the operation, officers seized about two kilograms of cocaine, 100 grams of hashish and 200 grams of marijuana, a large amount of cash and luxury vehicles. A number of those arrested are said to have been operating as prostitutes in the establishments.

A high court ruling following an appeal by the government of Catalonia in 2004, could lead to the removal of non elected councillors from their posts.

When appointing non elected members to the governing board, the basis of the operation is on the laws regulating local government, for which the translation states that, the Mayor of a council may appoint people who do not have the status of councillor to the roles normally filled by elected members, provided their number does not exceed one third of the entire board, excluding the mayor.

There are 3 councils who operate with none elected people in the roles normally covered by councillors. In Elche, Pablo Ruz of the PP operated within a council position but was unelected. In Torrevieja, José Riera and Antonio Boix, again from the PP, have the same status, and in Orihuela, Ana Mas and Manuel Gallud, appointed by the PSOE and Los Verdes respectively, also hold council positions although were not elected.

In Orihuela, the government is currently run by the PSOE and Los Verdes, although as a minority, with only 9 serving, elected councillors, against 16 effectively in opposition. Originally formed of a tri-party coalition of 13 councillors, they have slowly been reducing to the condition of 9 against 16, with their 2 non elected operatives in addition.

The ruling from the high court states that the position referred to in which the members were appointed should be declared “unconstitutional and void”, which may result in all non elected operators being forced to leave their posts, as a Mayor would not be permitted to name unelected members who were not already part of the voting and democratic process of election.

The Minister of Justice of the national government, Alberto RuizGallardón, has announced that he will ask the Constitutional Court to clarify how municipalities should act after the judgment, in particular seeking clarification as to how local governments should act in the interim period, asking for “a precise definition of what is the way to manage the temporary situation that occurs from the ruling being published until it ends legislatures that are initiated”.

Agents from the Drugs and Organized Crime Unit of the Judicial Police in Alicante, the UDYCO, have arrested an organized group of people who were allegedly involved in cocaine trafficking on a large scale and have seized more than 8.5 kilos of the drug after stopping three people in Los Montesinos. One of the detainees tried to run over an agent to try to avoid arrest. Investigators began surveillance a week ago on one of the homes of the suspects, culminating in a search which resulted in 3,342 grams of cocaine, three precision scales and 1,700 euro in cash. The inspection of a vehicle parked nearby then revealed another 5,141 grams of cocaine distributed in packets of one kilogram. The arrestees are two Spaniards aged 26 and 40, and two Colombians who already had a history of similar offences.

The 4SIETS windsurfing regatta started on Friday of this week, in the waters off the coast of Los Alcázares. Some 45 sailors from around the country were competing in a variety of disciplines, including slalom and speed races, as well as “freestyle” performances. The tournament will continue to visit a variety of locations after this event, including Catalonia and Gran Canaria, organised by the CEF association, who offer more details on their website, www.windsurfesp.es.

The socialist opposition group in Alicante have raised concerns about the cleanliness of the city, after complaining about the number of dead rats found on the city streets last week; this week the image of dead rats seen floating in the harbour has increased the criticism of the government team.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health said that “there is no plague of rats in the centre”, after the pest control company inspected various areas following complaints The Department stated that there have been no nests or colonies, but as a preventive measure, they would carry out reconnaissance of the area.

Alicante City Council plans to give priority to the opening of the Civil War shelter located in the Calle Marqués de Molins, next to the School of Languages, in order to renovate the historic site and convert it onto a museum. The plan was announced by councillor Adrián Santos, who said that, although initially the intention was to open a small area for viewing, it has been determined that the work would be very difficult as a result of the thickness of the concrete slab roof, so the plan has been revised to offer better access, with the intention of the museum being open in time for the summer season.

The quick thinking actions of a driver in Santa Pola this week could well have saved his life, as his car suddenly burst into flames as he stopped on calle Maestro Alfosea. Numerous local police and Guardia Civil patrols were quick to attend and cordon off the area before fire fighters arrived, although traffic was only stopped for about 10 minutes, despite the ferocity of the balze.

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THOUSANDS ENJOY FIESTA FEVER The occasional April shower didn´t dampen the spirits, even though one or two were quite heavy, as fiesta fever struck during the last week, with thousands of people coming along to join in the fun Starting off at Guardamar last weekend, Toldos Guardamar launched their new summer range of blinds and awnings, with EXPOTOLDO 2013, a three day event of music, food and drink, and one lucky winner from Elche scooping a 500 euro prize awning.

Exite Radio oversaw the entertainment, as the Caballeros wooed the crowds, with Cherry and Terry as the Red Hot Cherry Peppers had the line dancers jiving, and Dave E Moss and Rebecca Holt took us on a trip through the decades, with Rebecca even performing wartime favourites, to the highly appreciative crowd. But that wasn´t all, the girls who accompanied Zumba instructor Cindy put on an amazing show of colour and movements, and the local school performed their own rendition of the Lion King to dance, with every child performer receiving a special gift from the organisers.

Then the events moved to the Castillo de Conesa in San Miguel, as the doors opened on the International Home and Lifestyle Expo, this time taking on a medieval theme, with market stalls, performers, children´s activities, food, drink and more on one side of the castle, and a plethora of exhibitors in the main hall, offering everything from precious jewels to fitness courses, furniture gifts, and everything in between.

Exite Radio were there too, with Mark, Angela and Michelle recording this week´s Simply Small Talk live in the great hall, and they even dressed up in costume, “just like medieval radio presenters used to do”, according to Mark!

The success of this event was clearly measured by the numbers who attended, breaking all other records as crowds flocked from the entire area and beyond, with even the large overflow car parks struggling for most of the times.

Hundreds of portions of paella were served and thousands of people enjoyed their trip back in time while the exhibitors were kept busy dealing with the copious enquiries that all the stalls enjoyed.

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‘Falsely accused’

‘Inappropriate comments’ I’ve recently been reunited with my cousin after years of not seeing each other. We are both 23 now. When we meet up, with our mums, he acts normally, but when we’re alone he makes really inappropriate comments about the way I look and how he really likes me. I feel so uncomfortable but I know he’d deny it all if I told someone.

Tori Stand up to him Tori and just tell him you don't like it? Unless you make it clear that you're really not interested, he's never going to give up is he? This is no different from spurning the attentions of any guy out there. Just because were talking about your cousin, things are no different at all. Take him to one side and just be honest with him, that's all you need to do. In the UK, cousins are free to have relationship with each other and even marry so, technically, nobody is stepping out of line here. Once

‘Star struck’ I’ve started to get addicted to reading my star sign and worry about what it says every week. If it doesn’t come true I feel really anxious. I know it’s silly to base my life on them but I think I’ve become obsessed. If they predict something bad, I can barely bring myself to leave the house.

Nina, Most people read their stars for a bit of fun Nina.

Of course, sometimes these things seem to be spot on whereas others they may seem wide of the

you've had your say and cleared the air, things should get back to normal. If they don't and you feel you're being hounded or harassed, you'll definitely need to ask the wider family for some help.

Try the softly softly approach first though, you'll probably find it does the trick! mark. I don't think I've ever met anybody who lets their horoscope rule their lives though! Life is a game of chance, none of us ever truly know what's around the next corner and, you know what, I don't think we should either! You've got to stop believing that your life is predetermined or mapped out in some way. Get up in the morning and take the day as it comes, don't read a newspaper for direction for goodness sakes! If you really can't get of this situation alone, your GP should be able to recommend a therapist who will almost certainly be able to guide you back being your old self.

Whatever you do, don't just sit and accept things the way they are, you deserve more than that.

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Calders Confessions

Six months ago I was sacked from my job for stealing – which I didn’t do. I was taken to court and found guilty, and was given 200 hours community service. I’ve got a criminal record, have been living off credit cards since I got sacked and none of my old work friends will speak to me. What can I do to prove my innocence?

Gerald As far as the legal issues go Gerald, you'll need to speak to a solicitor and go from there. Being found guilty when you've done nothing wrong must be devastating and the price you're paying right now seems extremely harsh. Sometimes in life, when you're surrounded by people who doubt you, you have to just believe in yourself. I know you've lost a lot here and I certainly think you should do everything you can to prove your innocence but you've also got to get on with day to day life. Be guided by your solicitor in terms of who you can speak to and what you can say but so long as its ok, maybe emailing or writing to some of your old colleagues is the way to go. I do feel for you, honestly, it must be awful but deep down you know the truth, remember that.

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

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

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

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DEMOCRACY FOR THE ORIHU ELA COSTA The residents of Orihuela Costa suffer from an appalling lack of services compared to all other local towns. This can not be blamed on population size as the Costa has a population far greater than many of the villages that have full control of their own administrative affairs.

I fail to see how a city at 30 kilometres distance, separated by countryside and two independent towns can lay administrative claims on the coastal area. Surely a location with a population of 33,227 is of sufficient size to have its own municipal council and elect councillors to that council who actually live in the area and can truly represent the residents of the area they live in.

I am always amazed that towns and villages of much smaller size have control of their administrative affairs. Just a few kilometres for Orihuela Costa, the town of Pilar de la Horadada with a population of approximately 25,000 gained independence from the strangle hold of Orihuela in 1986. Since that time this town has thrived and the amenities available to the residents have really grown over the last few years. Money raised from the area is actually spent on the residents contributing to municipal income. There is no comparison between the public amenities in Pilar de la Horadada and Orihuela Costa, the former is well resourced thriving area, the later is a cash cow for the benefit of the well subsidised inhabitants of a location 30 kilometres away.

San Miguel del Salinas, population approximately 8,000; Montesinos,

population 5,500; Delores, population 7,300; Catral, population 8,600 are all self governing and self determining independent administrative areas. The services provided in all these areas clearly outstrip those offered to Orihuela Costa residents. Until the residents of Orihuela Costa have power over the development and advancement of their own locality they will continue to receive the scraps off the Orihuela table. Independence for Orihuela Costa is the only real way forward.

This is the only way that will ensure that services and amenities appropriate to the size of the population are provided.

Failing full independence from Orihuela the coast should have considerable devolved powers and the town hall services offered in the city should be available here on the coast. I heard with wry amusement that there are proposals to extend the town hall in Orihuela city whilst here on the coast we have a fraction of necessary services one should expect.

For too long the Costa has been marginalised, neglected and raided for the benefit of Orihuela. It is now time that the residents gain the services that they have been desperately waiting for. To this end the coast must have appropriate number of councillors from the area.

With present population statistics a minimum of 8 councillors should actually be serving on the Orihuela Council from the coastal region.

Sandpiper The population of Orihuela Costa need to ensure their voice is heard and the only way to achieve this is to ensure that residents are on the electoral register and make sure they vote in local elections.

Los Montesinos, with a population of just 8,000, is one of many local villages that are self governing

AROUND ORIHUELA AND THE COSTA “inactivity if it can be equated with action”, was a ban from holding public office.

The former mayor has been banned for 7 years Although widely praised with being one of the founders of the modern municipality, the former Mayor of Orihuela, José Manuel Medina Cañizares, who became the Partido Popular choice for Mayor in 1995, continuing to retain control in the 1999 and 2003 elections, until Monica Lorente replaced him in the 2007 elections, has been given a seven year ban from holding public office.

Court Number 3 of Orihuela ruled that the Mayor failed to enforce the municipalities own ordinance, in recovering nearly 2 million euro in assets on the Orihuela Costa.

The case dates back to December, 2003, when the property promoter, Residencial Vista Alegre, were involved in the auction of land at Las Piscinas, when 27,279 square meters of land were set to be used for the residential development, purchased for 13.6 million euro.

However, upon measuring the plot once the transaction was completed, it was discovered that the plot was only 23,310 square metres, some 3,969 square metres less.

It is stated that the Mayor almost immediately lowered the price to 11,400,000, but “incurred absolute passivity to recover the financial loss”.

The Mayor then issued two decrees, in June and July 2004, which were conducted by the partial plan in 1995, restoring the extra 3,969 square metres of unapproved land, with compensation of 2,105,000 euro, but still failed to take any action.

The translation of the ruling stated that, “The Mayor of Orihuela, being fully aware of the unjust and arbitrary passivity, not only did not take any action for the enforcement of court action but also any activity performed not to restore the equity balance of the municipality”.

The penalty imposed for breach of trust “by omission”, punished as

The Mayor of Orihuela, Monserrate Guillén, who also holds the role of councillor for public safety, attended the Local Police firing range this week, where 98 armed officers were undergoing their routine training and assessment on firearm practice and use. This is only the second time the training has taken place at the facility in Orihuela, which was created to save officers having to attend the range in Elche, now making a saving as the only expense incurred is in the purchase of ammunition. Range director José Joaquín Bernabé explained that five officers per day attend the centre, over a three week period. They fire 75 rounds each at distances of 20, 12, 8 and 5 meters, partly to cover precision shooting, and then in simulations. All officers are required to perform two practices a year, so the next session will take place after the summer.

Orihuela council has announced that they have installed containers to collect used batteries and accumulators in municipal buildings, to encourage recycling of these valuable commodities. Fundación Ecopilas are the group responsible for arranging the containers, as well as the collection, transport and treatment, and have delivered 28 containers to Orihuela, which will be placed across the entire municipality, including the city and the coast, with a second phase looking to install units in schools, leading to a third stage that will allow traders to request the same. The containers are designed to receive the full range of normal use batteries, as well as those used by mobile phones and laptop computers.

The mayor of Orihuela, Monserrate Guillén, and the first deputy mayor, Antonia Moreno, have presented the draft convention on the proposed exchange of the court building in Orihuela that will be tabled for approval at the next meeting of local government. The draft agreement to be approved by the governing board and forwarded to the Department of Justice, requires that the courthouse building, which is valued at 5.6 million euro, which was exchanged with the former courts, worth 2.1 million euro, with an investment of one million euro in its remodelling. The Department of Justice would build a health centre at Rabaloche, at a cost of 2.1 million euro and a construction period of one year from the signing of the agreement.

The development department of Orihuela council has organised a food handling course, aimed at training unemployed people in the basic requirements to enable them to have a better chance in securing work. Although there are just 15 places available on this first course, it is 15 people who will be better qualified to seek employment, as the

summer season recruitment campaign is soon to start.

A big thank you to all those members and their friends who went along and assisted at the St George's Day Festival in Flamenca Beach.

Everyone appeared to enjoy themselves and over 1000€ was raised in support of the RBL and the Elche Children's Care Home.

Organised by the Royal British Legion the event was attended by Councillor for the Coast, Beaches and International Residents, Martina Scheurer.

The event took place on the seafront at Playa Flamenca. During the celebration, there were musical performances and activities throughout the afternoon, all organized to raise funds for the two charities.

At the start of the festivities the Torrevieja Pipes & Drums played for an hour before they led the Royal British Legion down to the Playa Flamenca Beach for the Festival.

The Standard Bearers then paraded onto the stage to take the salute to the British and the Spanish National Anthems played by the band.

At the stage Cllr Scheurer welcomed everyone to the celebrations in English, German and Spanish and encouraged them to enjoy these events that are devoted to their home nation.

The Torrevieja Pipes and Drums then began the afternoon´s entertainment by playing a variety of tunes which included their arrangement of the popular tunes from the First World War, “It’s a long way to Tipperary, Roll out the Barrel, & Goodbye Dolly Grey” The sun continued to shine while an audience of approximately 1000 people were entertained by local entertainers throughout the afternoon.

For further information regarding the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums ring Barry on 966 17 2076 / 626 839 951

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LÍNEA DIRECTA INFO ON NEW LEGISLATION FOR PAYING FINES On March 4th this year, new legislation governing the payment of fines for traffic offences was introduced in Spain.

According to the new law, drafted and passed by the Spanish DirectorateGeneral of Traffic (Dirección General de Tráfico) and the Ministry of the Interior, the payment of traffic fines in cash will no longer be accepted, and only payment by debit or credit card will be allowed.

By Eric Arnold The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain has now been in existence for 2 years, in that time we have been really fortunate with the weather, on Sunday 28th April, our luck ran out, apart from a few minutes here and there it pretty well rained all day long.

Wet weather and classic cars normally spell disaster as owners do not want to take their cherished automobiles out in the rain. However, we Jaguar owners are made of “better stuff” and despite the weather the turn out for this meeting of the Big Cats was still impressive. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that attended the meeting, especially all the new members. I have to admit, the weather did stop a few members and some came in their “normal day” cars but we still had 42 people for lunch.

This time the meeting was at a new location, Restaurant La Herradura in Los Montesinos, an old converted Finca with “oodles” of history.

Great parking and a beautiful terrace, great if it had not been persistently precipitating. Lunch was extremely good for the measly 20 Euro’s charged. Fabulous home made bread with tomato and aioli, a choice of starters, then a choice of Paella, Chicken, Loin of Pork or Fish, I had the Paella, just delicious, dessert and coffee and all the water and wine you could drink. By the time we had imbibed a few glasses of the beautiful vino, it did not matter that it was raining.

David Shea and his fabulous gold XJS Convertible was awarded the prize for the “ladies choice” and one of our regulars and great supporters Stig Moltu-Jacobson and his immaculate blue S Type won the longest journey prize. Some of the old favourites were there as usual, but one that was really worth a note, an immaculate steel blue Jaguar

Sovereign Long Wheel Base saloon with 210,000 miles on the clock, and still running as sweet as a nut. More examples of XJS’s, XK8’s, XJ’s, X Types, a new XF and of course “The Guvnors” XK8 Convertible. completed the collection this time.

We had planned a demonstration from Diamond Bright but the weather put an end to that, maybe next time. Lunch over and announcements made, it was time for the obligatory group photo, at least the rain did stop long enough for that. A great meeting despite the elements trying to put a “dampener” on proceedings. People started to depart just after 4:30pm. The location and date of the next meeting is yet to be decided.

The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, members also benefit from a glossy 132 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold who can be contacted by email at jaguarspain@outlook.com or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out the JEC web site www.jec.org.uk. For details of our next meeting, contact our Events Manager, Ian McMenemy at McMenemy@JEC-events.com.

The authorities have cited security and economic efficiency as the reasons behind their decision due to the fact that once this new measure has been introduced, the risks and expenses involved with transporting money, will no longer exist.

According to the DGT, the measure will only apply to the payment of fines. All the other administrative operations carried out at Provincial Traffic Headquarters, such as processing or renewing a driving licence, can still be paid for in cash.

In order to make the payment, drivers must access the DGT webpage, www.dgt.es, or call the number 060. Although Provincial Headquarters will no longer accept payments in cash, drivers can still pay their fines in cash at any post office or Banco Santander branch. In this case, drivers will still be required to provide and attach the fine reference number.

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NOR THERN SOUL DANCERS TO VISIT ORIHUELA COSTA Ahead of the summer release of the brand new film Northern Soul by Elaine Constantine, there has been a great resurgence in the popularity of this type of music over the last few years. Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged, initially in Northern England in the late 1960s, from the British mod scene.

Northern soul mainly consists of a particular style of black American soul music based on the heavy beat and fast tempo of the mid-1960s Tamla Motown sound. The northern soul movement, however, generally eschews Motown or Motown-influenced music that has met with significant mainstream success. The recordings most prized by enthusiasts of the genre are usually by lesser-known artists, and were initially released only in limited numbers, often by small regional United States labels such as Ric-Tic and Golden Records (Detroit), Mirwood (Los Angeles) and Shout and Okeh (New York/Chicago).

Northern soul dancing legends Tommo and Carl Piper will be visiting the local area in May. Both of them are very active in the Northern Soul scene in the UK, particularly around the East Midlands area.

Tommo won the prestigious Prestatyn Northern Soul Dance Competition in 2009 and 2010 and Carl promotes the well know Kingsway Hall venue in Mansfield. Tommo and his partner, Deborah, are regular visitors here, having purchased a property in the area last year. Carl is visiting for the first time.

To see them dance is amazing! If you would like to

see these guys in action, they will be at The Liberty Bar in Via Park III, Los Altos on Saturday 11th May for a Night of Northern Soul & Rare Tamla Motown. Tommo will also be at The Croeso Inn, La Florida a week later on Sunday 19th May, for another night of Northern Soul!

Tune in to Stevie B’s Northern Soul Show between 2 and 4pm on Exite Radio every Sunday afternoon. 89.2 and 93.1 FM or streaming live over the internet at www.exiteradio.com

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On Saturday the 18th of May there is a fiesta to promote health and wellbeing in the Social Centre of Urbanisation Marina, San Fulgencio from 9am to 4pm with all proceeds going to AECC Torrevieja and I wondered whether you would be interested in having a stall at the event.

At 9am there will be the 5km Health and Wellbeing Walk / Run around Urbanisation Marina. There is a 5€ entrance fee and sponsorship forms are also available.

From 9.30 there will be classes of Yoga, Hui Chon Cong, Pilates, Body Sculpt, Circuit, Zumba, Children’s’ dance, Pole Exercise and an Osteopath Talk.

There will be a Mother and Toddler group between 11.30 and 1.30, Reiki and also general, foot and abdominal massage.

Anyone wishing to attend any of the activities can make a donation to the AECC. We are looking for anyone who wishes to have a stall on the day. It just has to be connected to health and wellbeing and so can vary from hairdressers to health supplements, crystal healing to exercise machines. The cost of a stall is 10€ which goes to AECC Torrevieja.

Any further donations from stall holders are appreciated but not compulsory.

If you are interested in having a stall, or indeed to do the sponsored walk, please contact me at the Concejalía de Urbanizaciones on 966 443 002, email us on concejaliadeurbanizaciones@ayto-sanfulgencio.es or come into the office on Calle Madrid #5, Urb Marina, San Fulgencio.

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alone, relocating the operation to Alcobendas, around 13 kilometres north of Madrid. The American company employs some 38,000 people in 146 countries around the world, with the intention of employing 550 people in this new site in Spain.

Despite the problems surrounding access and prices of prescriptions in Spain, as well the considerable difficulties faced by pharmacy stores in receiving payment from the government, Spain is still looking like a favourable destination for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

German company Bayer already announced that they intend to invest 6 million euro in a plant based in Asturias, where acetylsalicylic acid, the major component of aspirin would be manufactured. Now, Lilly, the 10th largest pharmaceutical company in the world, has announced that they are closing their German plant employing 225 workers, which produced 16 million containers for the Spanish market last year Magnetic separation of sperm can eliminate damaged sperm, preventing their use in assisted reproduction techniques, according to a study by the Ginemed clinic of Seville. According to Dr Mónica Dorado, who presented the study at the 16th National Congress of Andrology held in Pamplona on the premise that if you use non-apoptotic spermatozoa, those who do not suffer from the so-called programmed death cell, the treatment can increase the pregnancy rate of evolution in a population of patients undergoing IVF cycles. In all test cases, the pregnancy rate increased from 43.1% to 53.6%, having used the magnetic method.

According to experts at the Clínica Curull dental centre of Tarragona, the economic crisis has led to a 30% increase of bruxism, an oral parafunctional activity characterized by the grinding of the teeth and typically includes the clenching of the jaw, as a result of “nervous tension and anxiety”. Around 70% of the adult population of Spain now display symptoms of the condition, which manifests itself by a pain in the jaw, ear and neck, resulting in mobility difficulties. The condition can be treated however, by use of a dental splint, which reduces wear and allows the jaw to relax.

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A 2,800 kilo whale, measuring six metres in length, died on the Asturian beach of Vega this week, after becoming stranded on the sands. The coordinator for marine studies in the area said that the death occurred within minutes of the creature becoming beached, but an autopsy will be carried out to determine the exact cause of death.

The male specimen had a variety of marks and scars, including those caused by lampreys and giant squid, some of the suckers of which were still attached. This is the third incident on the Asturian coast in recent years.

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DOMINOS WE CARE FOR YOUR PETS When you are on a Holiday or just away….

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At Dominos, it's all about your pet's comfort.

DOMINO Pet Hotel provides boarding & cattery services that meet the highest standards. The kennels and cattery are specially designed to provide maximum comfort, activity and respect to all different characters of our guest. At the same time ensures a clean dry, surface at all times.

Comfortable warm and cosy beds, toys and love make the stay for your Pet to a relax holiday. Daily grooming is at Domino’s a guaranteed daily service, and a free wellness Bath on the last Day of the stay.

After a stay at Domino´s Pet Hotel your Doggie will go home looking great and feeling great. For Cat’s we offer a wonderful safe Cattery park with many scratching posts, Cat sofas and a lot of natural Plants. We offer PET CARE right from check in. If your pet is ill or need medication we will follow up exactly your advice without any extra costs. We warmly welcome as well Dogs and Cats with hand-

icap and pets they need a special care. Domino offers a full 24 hour service for your Pet. We are working with the best Vet clinics and offer all services from Vaccination, Blood test and small Operations during the stay.

Domino is one of the biggest Pet Shipper in Spain and a very height recommended Pet Shipper of the biggest Airlines. Official Agent for Lufthansa Cargo, Iberia Cargo, British Airways Cargo, Monarch Cargo, Thompson Cargo and Thomas cook, Jet 2 Cargo … in whole Spain and Portugal; we ship Daily Pet’s to the UK and Worldwide (USA, Australia, Dubai….). All Airports will be served with personally check in and free check of Paperwork. Pick up from your home in Spain can by arrange for a minimum of extra charge. A very big stock of Travel Crates makes sure that you have always the right size for your Pet for the Best prices.

We are authentic when we say we care about our clients. Our philosophy: We care about our clients and take great pride in the service we provide. We also recognize the role that a company like DOMINO PET CARE should have is a good communication with our Clients.

A service with you in mind. We will take care of everything on your behalf so that you have peace of mind. …no client is too difficult for us. See What Makes Us Different. (See main ad on page 3) For more information please contact: Domino Pet Care SL, Tel: 654 168 366 www.dominopetshipping.com/ E-mail:info@dominopetshipping.com .

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PEDESTRIAN A W ARENESS The Spanish motoring association, RACE, along with tyre manufacturer Goodyear, have issued a report which states that more than 10,000 pedestrians are hit by road vehicles each year in Spain, but there is not enough attention given to pedestrian awareness, as the emphasis is usually on driver behaviour.

The report, issued this week to coincide with the traffic increase of the 1st of May, quotes 2011 road traffic figures, stating that 222 pedestrians were killed on city roads, 1,616 were seriously injured and a further 8,400 suffered minor injuries. Most fatalities occur when pedestrians are crossing the road, followed by those walking in the carriageway, and when a person is carrying out repairs to a vehicle, with four out of ten cases in this situation

resulting in death. Figures taken from the report reveal that the average profile of a pedestrian most likely to be killed is a 64 year old male, who would be killed whilst either crossing the road or repairing a vehicle on an unlit conventional road, at night.

The Valencia region comes in second place, after La Coruña, for having the largest number of recorded pedestrian fatalities.

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BUSINESS BITES Manufacturing activity in Spain in April stood at 44.7 base points, up from 44.2 the previous month, which is the twenty fourth consecutive month that the manufacturing PMI index compiled by Markit has been recorded below 50 points, implying a contraction activity. “The contraction in output in the Spanish manufacturing sector extends to two years, and there was nothing in the April PMI study to suggest that the end is near”, according to Andrew Harker, economist at Markit and the author of the report.

Market Commentary 3rd 3rd May The pound rose against the euro after an industry report showed U.K. construction improved last month and as European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the region’s policy makers are open to negative interest rates.

Sterling fell for the first time in seven days versus the US dollar.

The U.K. currency has risen 2.7 percent in the past month against the US Dollar after slipping 6.5 percent in the first quarter and climbed yesterday as data showed manufacturing shrank in April by less than economists predicted. At the moment, the U.K. economy is surprising more downbeat expectations, allowing the pound to rally, the past month’s advance against the dollar is a corrective rebound phase after a sharp decline in the first quarter. The pound gained 0.6 percent to 84.18 pence per euro at 4:38 p.m. London time yesterday after appreciating to 84.08 pence. It reached 83.98 pence on April 26, the strongest level since Jan. 24. Sterling dropped 0.3 percent to $1.5505. It climbed to $1.5606 yesterday, the highest since Feb. 13.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee meets next on May 8-9. Governor Mervyn King has wanted to expand the U.K. central bank’s 375 billion-pound asset-purchase target for three consecutive months and has been outvoted by a majority on the nine-member policy committee, minutes of their meetings show.

Europe’s common currency fell against all but one of its 16 major peers, slipping 1 percent to $1.3055, after the ECB cut its key rate to a record-low 0.50 percent yesterday. “We will look at all the incoming data and stand ready to act if needed,” Draghi said at a press conference in Bratislava, the Slovakian capital. Asked if further action could include charging banks to park excess cash with the ECB overnight, he said: “We will look at this with an open mind.”

The euro was quite upbeat until Draghi made his comment that the ECB would be able to cope with any consequences of negative deposit rates. Previously, the language of the ECB on this front has characterized it as uncharted waters. Today, it seems the ECB is more open to the idea. The euro was clearly spooked by the mere concept of negative deposit rates in the euro zone. The euro slid 1 percent to $1.3053 at 11:16 a.m. in New York yesterday after strengthening 1.3 percent dur-

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The ECB reduced its marginal lending rate, which banks use for overnight credit, to 1 percent from 1.5 percent. It kept its deposit rate, which banks pay to park cash in the central bank, at zero. Draghi was asked if further action could include taking the deposit rate into negative territory from zero, he said the central bank is “technically ready” and that “we will look at this with an open mind.” Draghi said the ECB will continue to lend banks as much money as they need at least until the middle of 2014.

Although normally described as an “electrical retailer”, the Media Markt chain of stores has launched a new campaign, running until the 8th of May, under a banner that clearly questions the mental stability of the decision to sell goods not normally found in their portfolio. There are 17 new products on offer during the period, including detergents, fabric softeners and dishwasher tablets, which could fall under the banner as complimentary to the normal range of household goods, but then diversity starts to creep in with the offers on a Fiat Panda car or a Piaggio scooter, and then entering into the somewhat surreal with their sale of breast implants or hair transplants.

Most of the products are also available on line, with the exception of the car and scooter, and the medical treatments will first require assessment from a doctor. However, this is perhaps one of the most unusual promotions from a company that normally offers nothing more than financial incentives such as no IVA days, or cash for your old appliances.

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Consum supermarkets closed 2012 with a profit of 32.1 million euro, which represents a decrease of 9.8% over the previous year, and a turnover of 1,764.2 million euro, up 0.56%, according to data presented in a press conference this week by the CEO of the cooperative, Juan Luis Durich, who emphasized the willingness of the company to “give positive results to keep intact their approach to quality and growth in employment”.

The company now has a workforce of 10,440 employees and 239,426 client partners.

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Correspondents to this newspaper MUST include their name and address. They may request that their name and/or address are withheld from publication.

SPANISH DRIVING LICEN CE Dear Ed, There has been a lot of press, most of it conflicting and confusing, about whether it is necessary to change to a Spanish driving licence. My wife and I decided that we would take the 'easiest' option and change over. So, off we went for a medical (what a farce that is!!) and then we went to Trafico in Alicante with our interpreter. You would think that as they want everyone to be 'legal' that they would put themselves out a little bit to make it easier for expats to comply with their rules.

A friendly lady dealt with my wifes paperwork and advised that it was not necessary for her to have taken the medical as there were over 2 years left on her UK licence. After completing my wifes application, the lady went off on her tea break and a gentleman took her place to deal with me.

After a lot of pontificating, arranging and re-arranging his papers and pens, etc, he was finally ready to start work. Now I also have more than 2 years left on my UK licence but I was NOT advised that I did not need to take the medical. In addition our interpreter had to dash off and get another document copied for my application to be completed.

We had both taken exactly the same documents and copies but my wifes application did not need this additional paperwork.

It is hardly surprising that there is so much confusion over here as even the Trafico employees cannot agree on what is needed and when!!

Barry Weston Los Dolses

DOG FOULING Hello to you I have lived in Torrevieja since 2002 and I can’t but notice how dog fouling is now completely out of control. I have owned many pets over the last 30 years, so I am not just moaning about the dirty and disgusting situation we have in our town.

I live in the Jardin Del Mar area and the communal areas especially around Fase V11 have become disgusting. In certain conditions the smell is also disgusting. It is not just this area, it is everywhere you walk, on the

pavements the roads and in any public park.

All of these dog owners need educating in dog management, most of the dogs are just let out on there own, and foul where ever they wish. The majority of the owners take there dogs no further than the communal areas, when they should be taking there pets for a long walk and cleaning up the mess as they go along.

If these owners are not able to take their dogs for a walk no further than 50 meters, then they should not own them. Something needs to be done about this growing situation and don’t lets forget the diseases you can get from dog feces Humans are capable of contracting hookworms, tapeworms, threadworms and campylobacteriosis. This is the most significant reason to avoid allowing dogs (especially puppies) to lick your face and mouth - affectionately known as "puppy kisses". If a dog has recently eaten feces or attempted to groom their hind quarters and come into contact with this infectious material, there is a chance the parasites will be passed into your mouth.

Children are especially vulnerable to infection because they tend to enjoy playing in the dirt, where parasites such as hookworm larvae lay dormant waiting for a new host. Young children may also put dirty hands or toys in their mouth, further increasing the chance for infectious material consumption.

Dog feces is as high as 3rd on the list of contributors to contaminated water. Cleaning up after your dog is one guarantee in the life of every pet owner. Left unchecked, your yard can quickly turn into a mine field of feces in a week or less.

On average, dogs do a number two twice per day which adds up to about 14 piles of poo in just one week, per dog. Contrary to popular belief, dog feces is not a fertilizer and does not provide any benefit to the soil.

Martina is on Exite Radio ever Thursday morning. If you have a question for her please send it to: studio@exiteradio.com

Rod Lacey Jardin del Mar

After investing in Spanish government bonds at our Spanish bank where we were a guaranteed 100,000€ per person if they cancelled them, the bank now tell us that all our investment is being turned into Bankia shares, less 10% of our original investment, which we will not be able to sell as the Spanish government who own 40% of Bankia have changed the law.

Can they do this and leave us

Ed: We receive 2 or 3 letters a week on ‘dog fouling’. Mark Nolan made these very points to Martina Scheurer on his Thursday Exite Radio Breakfast Show. Whilst she fully accepted them all she also said that there are simply not enough policemen on the streets to enforce this aspect of the law.

YOU JUST CAN’T WIN Dear Editor ‘Phhhhht.’ His whistle went and he waved me in at the Punta Prima roundabout. I knew it would not be a problem because my car is only two years old and three days before I had paid my SUMA on it and my insurance well before the due date, and I had got my Spanish driving licence that day after waiting for eleven months for it; Wrong.......after a lifetime he came back and said there is no ITV on this car as I had bought it 14 months before when it was ten months old and the Garage said it was four years before it needs a ITV. So with a smile on his face he gave me a fine of 200 euro as it was 5 days out but I had received no information from Trafico saying a ITV was due but that does not surprise me. After my driving licence fiasco I know the Spanish government has told the Guardia to issue more fines but when you see some of the heaps that some people drive round in including lots of Spanish it is beyond belief, but I guess they think the ex pats are easy money.

I have lived here for 10 years and never had a problem I can speak reasonable Spanish and I was the secretary of a Spanish pensioners club for six years and get on well with the Spanish but the expats need to be warned the Guardia are after you for your money so be careful.

Graham Haywood Orihuela Costa Ed: Graham, how could you even think such a thing! Tut tut!

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without any of our hard earned funds and struggling to exist Rita Reece rita.reece@gmail.com

POISONING CA TS Dear Editor, I was deeply upset and APPALLED by the letter from Joe the Cat Man about the cats that had been poisoned for no apparent reason in Quesada. The evil individual who allowed these cats to die a lonely, painful death should be utterly ashamed of themselves. However, I doubt that they even care as to them animals' lives are worthless.

What a cowardly, sad person they must be!

I appreciate not everyone is an animal lover and also understand that there is a problem here in Spain with many feral cats who mess in people's gardens, spray in their gardens and so on BUT there are many wonderful animal charities here who can help with re-homing, neutering etc and of course you can contact the council to take cats away if there are big groups causing problems. It is not nice to have to put any animal to sleep but surely preferable to them being poisoned?

On a lighter more positive note I would like to end by saying a BIG THANK YOU to people like Joe and ALL the other animal charities here that do so much work to help the ill, unwanted and feral animals here.

Thank goodness there are people like you, bless you for the work you do!!

Love & Magical Angel Blessings Penny Wing

COST OF LIVING IN SPAIN Estimados Sres In the English Newspapers here, you keep getting letters from Expats saying they are going back to England as it cheaper?

That's why I did this survey to see for myself. I have done it with an open mind.

We are fully included in the tax system (which means that under the duel tax agreement with Spain and England you only pay tax once). As we pay under the Spanish tax we do not pay English tax. A lot of expats will not do this for some reason, they carry on paying the English tax-I

do not know why. Another thing they still buy English food in Spain which costs a lot more.

There is nothing wrong with the Spanish food and it is virtually organic. I know to a purist that is impossible but I think you know what I mean.

Since we have been in Spain our health is a lot better. I am sure it is the Mediterranean diet. What we eat now is quite different to back in England.

We do pay towards our medical prescription, 10% of cost. 'We have 6 items and costs us €6.87 per month. We do not have a problem with that. Spain is second with (Germany in the European health list with France the top. The UK is 14th.

I have enclosed my survey so you can see how I came to the conclusion that over all I think we are a better off in Spain than England at the moment.

Regards Monica and Trevor Prior Orihuela Costa Ed: I can see that you have done a lot of work on your survey and for the most part it shows that the cost of living in Spain is appreciably lower than that in UK. Unfortunately I am unable to publish fully but I can confirm that you show food is 33% cheaper and household living costs are approximately 60% cheaper here in Spain. I think that you are absolutely right.

Religious Services PILAR DE LA HORADADA Pilar Christian Community Church - Calle Canalejas 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am, and Thursday at 5pm for Bible study and Prayer.

Home groups meet during the week.

All welcome from any church background or none.

For further information contact PilarChristian.CommunityChurch@g mail.com or contact Reverend Eddie on 966 76 9300 or 650 509 606. Reg No:2009-SG/A Contributors should limit their letters to 300 words. Views expressed in the letters are not necessarily those of The ‘Leader’ Newspaper or its associates.

Thought of the Week “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions” Dalai Lama

Roman Catholic Masses Orihuela Costa. Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado.

Ecumenical Temple: Mass: Monday - Friday 7.00 pm, Sunday 11.00 am.

Chapels: La Zenia mass Sunday 9.30am, Cabo Roig mass Saturday 6.00pm, Campoamor mass Saturday 7.00 pm and Sunday 1.00 pm.

Confessions: Half an hour before each mass.

Enquiries: Telephone: 966 733 093.

Parish Priest: Don Joaquin Carlos Carlos. Weddings, Baptisms and any other business, by arrangement in the parish office, Wednesdays 5pm to 6.30pm and any urgent enquiries can be made to Maggi Bray on 966 730 158.

QUESADA Spiritual Awareness Society of Quesada, meet at NEW PREMISES The Dojo, off Avenida las Naciones 11, (behind Clapton´s Bar), Quesada. Sunday, 11.30 a.m. and Tuesday 7.30 p.m. For more information contact Wendy on 965 32 3028. Website is: www. spiritualistchurchquesada.com

TORREVIEJA La Siesta Evangelical Church is an Ecumenical English speaking congregation of Baptist, Methodist, United Reform, Salvationists, Church of Scotland, Presbyterian Church in Ireland, etc. Our services are held on the first and third Sunday’s at 09.30 a.m. and on the second, fourth and fifth (where applicable) Sundays of the month at 11:00 a.m. We belong to the Iglesia Evangelica Espanola, the Spanish Evangelical Church. For further info of our services, choir, Sunday school, Youth Group, please contact Pastor Keith Brown on 666 180 108, email pastorlasiesta@gmail.com or visit our website www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF).

Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF). A warm and genuine welcome awaits you at TCF. TCF is a multi-national English speaking church located on Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68, Torrevieja (between Iceland and the Needle). Worship Celebration on Sundays at 10:30am - including Communion and Creche/Sunday School. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays at 6.00 pm.

Telephone 966 70 0391 / 650 336 113. Website www.tcf-spain.org International Christian Assembly Torrevieja - If you would like to experience the love and community of a vibrant church then please visit us at Calle Urbano, Arregui 23, corner of C/Pilar de la Horadada, Torrevieja. Times of meetings Ladies Bible Class - Thursday 11am, Worship Service and Children’s Junior Church - Sunday 11am Pastor Rafael Restrepo. Tel 966 799 273, 660 127 276 www.icatorrevieja.org

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 Fake Britain. A confectionery con aimed at children. (T) 10.45 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Lincolnshire, Middlesex and Cumbria. (T) 11.45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. An insurance company that refused to pay out to a woman who escaped a house fire. (T) 12.30 Animal Frontline. Six horses are in danger after trying to escape from their field. (T) 1.00 Bargain Hunt. Searching for antiques in Detling, Kent. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 2.20 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Escape to the Country. City-dwellers search for a country retreat in Somerset.

(R) (T) 3.30 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Kate Bliss and Jonty Hearnden compete. (R) (T)

5.00 Planet Earth: A Month in the Wild. Following five families of wild animals over a month. (T) 6.30 Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave. Wallace falls in love and Gromit is framed for sheep rustling. (R) (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.25 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 7.30 The One Show. The first visit of the week to the One Show studio, where Matt Baker and Alex Jones present topical stories and celebrity chat.

8.10 Pointless Celebrities. Arlene Phillips and daughter Alana, Carol McGiffin and Sherrie Hewson, former athletes Iwan Thomas and Katharine Merry and the Chuckle Brothers. (R) 9.00 EastEnders. Michael feels more positive about Scarlett, only for Janine to let him down. (T) 9.30 FILM: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). A rogue captain and a blacksmith set sail to rescue a governor’s daughter from feared supernatural pirates, starring Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. (T) 11.40 BBC News. (T) 11.55 Regional News; Weather. (T) 12.00 Have I Got a Bit More News for You. With Mel Giedroyc, Ross Noble and the Rev Richard Coles. (T) 12.45 The Graham Norton Show. With Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kim Cattrall and Bonnie Tyler. (R) (T) 1.30 FILM: Once (2006).

Romantic musical drama, starring Glen Hansard BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.20 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.20 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 9.05 Animal Frontline.

(R) (T) 9.35 Animal Park. (R) (T) 10.20 FILM: The Prince of Egypt (1998). Animated Biblical musical, with the voice of Val

Kilmer. (T) 11.50 FILM: Tintin and the Mystery of the Golden Fleece (1961). Comic-book adventure, starring Jean-Pierre Talbot. Dubbed in English. (T) 1.30 Badminton Horse Trials.

Action from the cross-country discipline. (T) 3.30 Live Snooker: The World Championship. Coverage of the third session of the final. (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz hosted by Dermot Murnaghan, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Flog It! Experts James Lewis and Will Axon examine antiques brought into the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull. Plus, Paul Martin uncovers a story of romance at Kenilworth Castle. (R) (T) 8.00 Live Snooker: The World Championship. Coverage of the concluding session of this year’s final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, where the successful player needs to reach 18 frames to lift the famous trophy. Subsequent programmes subject to change. (T) 12.00 The Many Faces of Michael Crawford. (R) (T) 1.00 FILM: For Your Consideration (2006). Spoof documentary, starring Christopher Guest. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (R) (T) 12.30 You’ve Been Framed! Comical clips, featuring a quad bike with a mind of its own. (R) (T) 12.55 ITV News and Weather. (T) 1.05 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 1.15 FILM: K-9 (1989). Police comedy, starring James Belushi. (T) 3.00 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views. The presenter travels to Liverpool. (T) 4.00 Our Queen.

In-depth portrait of Elizabeth II. (R) (T)

6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on the Chaser 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.15 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.30 You’ve Been Framed! Harry Hill narrates a selection of comical clips filmed by viewers on their camcorders and mobile phones. (R) (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Cameron races to find the location of Alex’s body, Rhona skips the veterinary team party and goes in search of painkillers. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Owen starts dismantling the pub fittings when Stella tells him she is unable to pay him for the Rovers job. (T) 9.00 James Nesbitt’s Ireland. The actor meets a restaurateur in training for the World Oyster Opening Championship, explores the Giant’s Causeway and visits a surf school. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Stella offers Owen a halfshare of the Rovers if he finishes the job without

payment and Peter and Rob continue to bicker.

10.00 Vicious. Freddie and Stuart go shopping for a new coat for Freddie’s Doctor Who fan club event. Comedy, starring Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi. (T) 10.30 The Job Lot. Manager Trish invites a sergeant to the job centre to hold an armed forces recruitment day. Comedy, starring Sarah Hadland. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 The Jonathan Ross Show. Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana talk about their roles in Star Trek Into Darkness. Thom Yorke provides the music.

12.15 Monk. Adrian helps a Nigerian man find his wife’s killer. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Champions League Weekly. A review of the semi-final second-leg ties. (T) CHANNEL 4 7.15 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.40 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.10 FILM: The Land Before Time (1988). Animated adventure, with the voice of Gabriel Damon. (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire. (R) (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.30 What’s Cooking? (T) 1.40 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. (T) 2.45 Four Rooms. (T) 3.45 Countdown. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Customer services co-ordinator Janet McCabe, nursery manager Rick Monk, film director Graham Easterlow and office manager Sue Braithwaite from Preston, Lancashire, compete. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. A gay antiques dealer begins to socialise with the family, but Homer’s homophobia soon threatens their friendship. Featuring the guest voice of John Waters. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Mercedes recovers a CCTV tape that reveals who took the £200,000 ransom from Atwells. Maxine tries to choose between Sienna and Patrick, and Darren promises to stand by Tony. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public directly affected by the Boston bombings contemplate the attacks and what should happen to the surviving suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (T) 9.00 SuperScrimpers: Spring Clean. In an extended edition, Mrs Moneypenny and her team of scrimpers show the public how to bolster bank balances while saving on spring-cleaning essentials. (T) 10.00 The Hoarder Next Door. Stelios Kiosses helps a woman with a compulsive shopping habit and a bachelor who has built up a huge hoard of electrical

equipment and car parts. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. Gordon Ramsay heads to an Italian restaurant in Beaver, Pennsylvania, where he meets a brotherand-sister team who find it almost impossible to work together.

(T) 12.05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (R) (T) 1.05 Random Acts.

Monday, Monday, 6th May, May, 2013 07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brunch with Kevin Reardon, 14:00 Back to the Seventies with Kevin Larkin, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Exite Classics - 70’s at 7, 80’s at 8, 90’s at 9 and the Classics Megamix, 22:00 Calder´s Confessions UNCUT, 23:00 The Love Zone 00:01 The Overnight Jukebox.

Monday, 6th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with TV & radio broadcaster and ex-Goodie Tim Brook-Taylor 18.05 Guardamar Discovered.

18.30 Viva Vitality (series) – getting in trim, staying health and staying safe for the summer.

19.00 Let's Talk – Simon Baldock is with probably the Costa’s best guitarist Nick Barker.

19.30 Viva Vino (series) Colin Harkeness goes in search of some of the finest wines in the best locations in Spain.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Fake Britain. Matt Allwright investigates imitation car airbags that can kill. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Middlesbrough, London and Bolton. (R) (T) 12.00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. Dominic Littlewood helps a man who is being chased for a debt that is not his. (T) 12.45 Animal Frontline.

RSPCA inspector Claire Fisher finds eight pigs in a back garden.

(T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Anglesey in north Wales. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Roy Hudd guest stars. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country.

A couple seek a characterful country home in the Peak District.

(T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain. The duo sample the flavours of Lincolnshire. (R) (T) 5.30 6.15

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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Jonty Hearnden and Kate Bliss compete in a showdown challenge in Belgium. (R) (T) Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious answers to questions. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. (R) (T) BBC News; Weather. (T) Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) The One Show. Live chat and topical reports, presented

by Matt Baker and Alex Jones. (T) EastEnders. Roxy refuses Kat’s help during a busy evening at the Vic — a decision she may later regret.

Ian and Lucy interview for waitresses, and Janine tries to get one over on Michael; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) Holby City. Malick struggles to remain impartial while treating a convict, Sacha is given devastating news about daughter Rachel, and Jac is told something she thought she would never hear. (T) The Apprentice. New series. Alan Sugar begins another search for a business partner, challenging 16 new candidates to sell the varied contents of two shipping containers. (T) BBC News. (T) Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update.

(T) The Wright Way. Gerald is outraged when a toilet-paper thief strikes in the gentlemen’s loo, the team tests the safety of playground swings and Susan continues her match-making attempts. (T)

12.05 Live at the Apollo. With Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop. (R) (T) 12.35 FILM: What Just Happened? (2007). Comedy drama, starring Robert De Niro. (T) 2.15 Weatherview. (T) 2.20 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 8.50 Animal Frontline.

(R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Watchdog. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Paul Hollywood’s Bread. (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 Britain’s First Photo Album. (R) (T) 2.30 The Super League Show. (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 My Life in Books. (R) (T) 4.15 Rewind the 60s. (R) (T) 5.00 Life in the Undergrowth. (R) (T) 6.00 The Great British Bake Off: Masterclass. Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood give the first of two baking masterclasses from the second series and prepare recipes including coffee and walnut Battenberg and Italian flatbread. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz hosted by Dermot Murnaghan, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers.

(T) 7.30 Flog It! James Lewis and Thomas Plant meet people eager to make a profit selling their household treasures in Banbury, Oxfordshire, while presenter Paul Martin visits Blenheim Palace. (R) (T) 8.00 Nature’s Weirdest Events. Chris Packham investigates unusual natural events, including a town brought to a standstill by a swarm of insects and residents kept awake by deafening mating calls. (R) (T) 9.00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer Returns. Part two of two. The entrepreneur revisits two more of the businesses she helped previously, heading to Courtyard Bridalwear in Northamptonshire and Denver Mill in Norfolk. (T) 10.00 Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day. This edition focuses on the NHS away from the hospital environment, including a GP in Liverpool who accepts addicts and abusive patients rejected by other surgeries. (T) 11.00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired. New series. Dara O Briain talks to the first candidate ejected from the show, with contributions by entrepreneur Jo Fairley, comedienne Katherine Ryan and Radio 1’s Matt Edmondson. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Toughest Place to Be a Binman — The Return. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: James May’s Man Lab. (R) (T) 2.20 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. With Michelle Rodriguez and Luke Evans. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With Zachary Quinto and Karren Brady. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With David Essex. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views. The comedian tries his hand at falconry in Warwickshire. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Walsall, West Midlands. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T) 5.00 6.00

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Rishi needs to take a paternity test. (T) River Monsters. Jeremy Wade returns to Australia’s deadly Fitzroy River to investigate one of the world’s rarest fish, the glyphis shark — a species so mysterious that little is known about it. (T) Caroline Quentin’s National Parks. New series. The actress explores the natural beauty of three of Britain’s most popular national parks, beginning with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs in the south-west of Scotland. (T) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The People Play.

New series. Chris Tarrant hosts the big-prize quiz, inviting contestants to answer questions that could change their lives, with viewers at home playing along online.

(T) ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) ITV News London; Weather. (T) The Zoo. Daily life for the staff and animals at London Zoo. The breeding plans run into complications when two vultures turn murderous and the prize gorilla falls ill.

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12.35 In Plain Sight. Mary helps a teenage pageant queen. (T) 1.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Loose Women. With David Essex. (R) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences.

(R) (T) CHANNEL 4 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) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire. (R) (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.30 What’s Cooking? (T) 1.40 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.45 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. (R) (T) 2.45 Four Rooms. (T) 3.45 Countdown. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Schoolteacher Margaret Fanion, self-confessed super-chef Josef Bailey, business development manager Nick Hall and Polly Ingestre compete in Stoke-on-Trent. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons.

Sideshow Bob is released from prison and goes to work for his brother on a dam-building project. With the guest voices of Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. A trip to the hospital with Texas threatens to expose Will’s web of lies, but the scheming groom-to-be is unnerved when Dr Browning unexpectedly plays along with his sob story.

(T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public directly affected by the Boston bombings contemplate the attacks and what should happen to the surviving suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (T) 9.00 Embarrassing Bodies: Live from the Clinic. Christian Jessen and Dawn Harper offer patients consultations with leading breast surgeon Patrick Mallucci, and Pixie McKenna focuses on mucus. Plus, how the male body ages. (T) 10.00 Mary Queen of the High Street. New series. With more than 100 shops closing each week, Mary Portas tries to breathe new life into Britain’s ailing high streets, beginning with Roman

Road in London’s East End. (T) 11.00 Shameless. Patreesha is promised a lucrative singing career in America by her new boyfriend, a jazz musician, while Mimi catches Frank in a compromising situation. Previously scheduled on April 30. (T) 12.05 Random Acts. (T) 12.10 Ben Earl: Trick Artist. (R) (T) 1.15 European Poker Tour. (T) 2.10 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T) 2.35 FILM: Agantuk (1991). Drama, starring Utpal Dutt. (T) 4.35 Sailing: America’s Cup Discovered. (T) 5.05 The Grid. (R) (T) 5.30 Caterham Motorsport. (R) (T) 5.55 Freesports on 4. (R) (T) 6.25 FIM Superbike World Championship. (R) (T) 6.50 SuperScrimpers. (T)

Tuesday, uesday, 7th May, May, 2013 07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Exite Classics - Around Midday 14:00 Calder´s Daytime Confessions (R) 15:00 Dark Side of the Moon with Gary Jackson 17:00 The PBT Show 19:00 Exite Classics - 70’s at 7, 80’s at 8, 90’s at 9 and the Classics Megamix 22:00 Calder´s Confessions UNCUT 23:00 The Love Zone 00:01 The Overnight Jukebox

Tuesday, 7th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with longest serving actor on Neighbours Tom Oliver.

18.05 FAQ (series) – Postal boxes to passports – we find out more what happens at the Postroom.

18.30 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures culminates in Hobby Cat sailing and a look back at all the adventures.

19.00 The San Fulgencio Fiestas – a collection of fantastic bands and singers at one of the best fiestas on the coast.

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5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. With Kate Bliss and Jonty Hearnden. (R) (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious answers to questions. Presented

by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.

(R) (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 Watchdog. Allegations that not all airlines are following new rules to compensate passengers for delayed flights and a report on the washing machines said to have a dangerous fault. (T) 10.00 The Apprentice. Alan Sugar asks the teams to come up with a new flavoured beer, giving two candidates with an interest in the drinks business a chance to prove themselves by going head to head. (T)

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 A Question of Sport. With former England rugby union player Lewis Moody, Olympic bronze medal-winning boxer Anthony Ogogo, ex-Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe and retired swimmer Steve Parry. (T)

BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 8.45 Animal Frontline. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: The Great British Sewing Bee. (R) (T) 11.00 Sign Zone: Deadly 60 on a Mission. (R) (T) 11.30 See Hear. (T) 12.00 FILM: Tiger Bay (1959). British thriller, starring John Mills. (T) (bw) 1.45 Animal Park. (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind.

(R) (T) 3.45 My Life in Books. (R) (T) 4.15 Rewind the 60s. (R) (T) 5.00 Life in the Undergrowth. (R) (T) 6.00 The Great British Bake Off: Masterclass. Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry prepare pork pies filled with pork loin and quail’s egg, as well as recipes for chocolate roulade, traditional iced fingers and Sachertorte.

(R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers.

Dermot Murnaghan hosts. (T) 7.30 Flog It! Paul Martin visits Wrexham with experts Philip Serrell and Kate Bliss, valuing antiques for the locals before heading to auction. (R) (T) 8.00 Nature’s Weirdest Events. Chris Packham looks at unusual natural events, including a village invaded by billions of tiny crabs and the case of locals who were faced with a herd of angry elk.

(R) (T) 9.00 Coast. Stories related to the sea, including a tale that scandalised Victorian Britain when survivors of a shipwreck killed a cabin boy and drank his blood to survive. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Bankers. New series. Bosses, regulators and politicians discuss changes in the banking system, exploring the Libor interest-rate fixing scandal that rocked the industry last summer. (T) 11.00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired. Dara O Briain chats to the latest candidate to be eliminated from the show, with panellists Ed Byrne, Sara Cox and James Watt trying to determine where it all went wrong. (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.15 Weather. (T) 12.20 Danny Boyle: Man of Wonder — Extended: A Culture Show Special. (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: See Hear. (R) (T) 1.50 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T)

the death of a care home resident, while Dorothy becomes concerned her grand-daughter Taisie is being influenced by Rachel. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.35 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.40 FILM: Fast & Furious (2009). An international fugitive and an FBI agent are forced to work together once again to bring a killer to justice.

Thriller sequel, with Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Michelle Rodriguez. (T) 1.30 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 British Touring Car Championship Highlights. Action from round three at Thruxton in Hampshire. (T) 5.15 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire. (R) (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.30 What’s Cooking? (T) 1.25 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.30 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing.

Live coverage of four races from Chester. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Self-confessed witch Lisa Mansfield, eccentric 70-year-old Janet Cripps, parish priest Andy Bawtree and businessman John George compete in the Kent towns of Folkestone and Dover. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer and Marge plan a night out at Springfield’s newly renovated waterfront, and decide Lisa is sensible enough to babysit older brother Bart, much to his annoyance. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Dodger calls Texas and begs her not to marry Will, unaware the bride-tobe is not at the other end of the line. Meanwhile, Maxine tries to move on from her romance with Patrick. (T)

London 7.00 Daybreak. With Benedict Cumberbatch. (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 Nick Hewer. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views.

The comedian visits the North Yorkshire coast. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Doncaster, South Yorkshire. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (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.

(R) (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Cameron is relieved to find out that work has been halted on the site, but faces more demands for the truth from Chas. David gets caught in the middle of Priya and Rishi’s feud. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Owen issues Stella with an ultimatum and David continues to overwork.

Anna worries that Tim is not looking after Faye properly, while Hayley gives Roy the letter from his father. (T) 9.00 All Star Mr & Mrs. With TV presenter Gabby Logan and former Scottish rugby international Kenny Logan, singer Toyah Willcox and guitarist Robert Fripp, and EastEnders’ Jake Wood and his wife Alison. (T) 10.00 Scott & Bailey. The detective duo investigate

Arquette. (T) 4.35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 5.30 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.15 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Show Songs. (R) (T) 8.00 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 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Frontline Police. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 The Mystery of Natalie Wood: Part Two. (R) (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Mason keeps Rhiannon sweet in an attempt to discover Robbo’s whereabouts, but gets more information than he bargained for, while Bailey decides to turn himself in to the police. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Sasha punches Mullens after he humiliates Rosie, Heath is distraught when Connie refuses to let Darcy visit him and Gina writes a letter of recommendation for Zac. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Frontline Police. Rav Wilding joins Essex officers at the scene of a devastating car crash, in a suspected drug dealer’s flat, and on the streets of Southend, where an adult film is in production; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Emergency Bikers. A police motorcyclist encounters a drink-driver at the scene of a crash, while paramedics help a teenager hurt in a surfing accident and a walker who has tumbled down a waterfall; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 NCIS. Tony is reunited with his journalist ex-fiancee Wendy Miller while investigating the murder of a Navy captain leading a double life as a masked vigilante. (T) 10.55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. A mother is accused of killing her missing baby, and becomes so distraught that she commits suicide, setting in motion an investigation that takes a heavy toll on Benson. (R) (T) 11.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 12.50 The Aussie Millions Poker Championship. (T) 1.50 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 6.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T)

Wednesday, 8thMay, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Style gurus Trinny & Suzannah are with Simon.

18.05 The Passion – a prizewinning Torrevieja play adapted for television featuring Raquel Peña.

18.30 Dramatic Licence presents ‘An Evening of Laughter’ with 2 short plays - Gosforth’s Fete and Last Tango in Little Grimley.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public directly affected by the Boston bombings contemplate the attacks and what should happen to the surviving suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (T) 9.00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. The property expert finds a health hazard in a kitchen in Billericay, Essex, and in Southend-on-Sea he discovers a home bathed in pink. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 24 Hours in A&E. Doctors assess the injuries of a woman who was hit by a motorcycle as she crossed the road, and a man is in resus in a confused state following a suspected stroke. (T) 11.00 10 O’Clock Live. Satirical current affairs show, with David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne, who present debates, interviews, comedy and opinion pieces. (T) 11.55 Random Acts. (T) 12.00 The Intern. (T) 1.00 The Repo Man. (R) (T) 2.05 Revenge. (T) 2.55 FILM: Goodbye Lover (1998). Comedy thriller, with Patricia

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Fake Britain. A look at fake dental equipment that has been found in some British surgeries. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer.

Properties in Stoke-on-Trent, Middlesex and North Yorkshire. (T) 12.00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. A woman whose dog became ill while she was switching pet insurance companies. (T) 12.45 Animal Frontline. Inspector Dave McAdam rescues a Labrador that is being mistreated. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From the Bath and West Showground in Somerset. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. A heroin addict escapes from juvenile detention. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. Alistair Appleton helps a couple in Hampshire. (R) (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain. The duo prepare haggis in Dumfries and Galloway. (R) (T)

5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Jonty Hearnden and Kate Bliss compete in Cheltenham. (R) (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants have to score the fewest points possible. Presented

by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.

(R) (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. Roxy is cornered by a robber in the Vic — only for help to arrive from an unexpected source. Janine continues to struggle with motherhood, while Lucy’s flirting causes friction; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Waterloo Road. Rhiannon stays out all night, but Maggie’s interference only leads to a clash between the girl and her guardian. Connor and Imogen need to find somewhere they can be alone. (T) 10.00 Britain’s Biggest Hoarders. New series.

Jasmine Harman helps six people affected by hoarding, beginning with an 87-year-old Brighton woman and a south London mother whose habit embarrasses her daughter. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Question Time. Former Shadow Home Secretary David Davis and Business Minister Jo Swinson face questions from the audience in Coventry. (T) 12.35 This Week. The past seven days in politics. (T) 1.20 Holiday Weatherview. (T) 1.25 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.25 Animal Park. (R) (T) 8.10 Coast.

(R) (T) 8.50 Animal Frontline. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Italy Unpacked. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys. (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 Britain’s First Photo Album. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 My Life in Books. (R) (T) 4.15 Rewind the 60s. (R) (T) 5.00 Life in the Undergrowth. (R) (T) 6.00 The Great British Bake Off Revisited. Highlights of the first series as participants reflect on their time in the programme and Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood recall the best moments of the contest. Last in the series. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz hosted by Dermot Murnaghan, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new

set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Flog It! Experts Charlie Ross and Anita Manning value antiques at Parr Hall, Warrington, before watching the collectibles go under the hammer in Knutsford, Cheshire. (R) (T) 8.00 Nature’s Weirdest Events. Chris Packham investigates a frog that can bring itself back to life from a frozen state and a slimy creature responsible for a mysterious oceanic ooze. Last in the series. (R) (T) 9.00 Bradford: City of Dreams. The first of two programmes about life in the West Yorkshire city explores how its long tradition of entrepreneurship is being carried on by a new generation. (T)

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Bollywood ‘live’ in Bradford 10.00 The Politician’s Husband. Aiden has to defend himself when a sex scandal threatens to derail any chance of a political comeback, as well as doing further damage to his marriage. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Watson & Oliver. Prime Minister Frances invents a war, Bea and Fi have a bit of a problem with a Take That calendar, and a warrior from the future has a warning about tea.

(T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: Boris Johnson: The Irresistible Rise. (R) (T) 2.20 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) 6.55 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Sue Hill appeals for help solving more crimes. (T) 1.30 Loose Women.

With Fern Britton. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views. The presenter travels to the Scottish Borders. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (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.

(R) (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Rishi makes Priya and David a generous offer in an attempt to build bridges, Brenda tries to remain positive as she receives her prognosis, and Cameron gets a job on the site. (T) 8.30 New Model Army: Tonight. Fiona Foster reports on government cuts to the UK’s defence budget and the restructuring of the armed

forces, investigating the impact these changes could have. (T) Emmerdale. Priya makes a big decision about her wedding, Rhona tries to hide her alarm when Dr Abbott lowers her dosage of painkillers, and Gennie considers cancelling her honeymoon. (T) Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. New series. The comedian returns to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London, meeting a British bulldog with a leg problem and helping to wash a smelly English mastiff. (T) Murder on the Home Front. Two-part crime drama set during the Blitz, starring Patrick Kennedy and Tamzin Merchant. A pathologist and his secretary use ground-breaking forensic techniques to catch a killer. (T) ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) ITV News London; Weather. (T) Vicious. Freddie and Stuart go shopping for a new coat for Freddie’s Doctor Who fan club event, while Ash tries to win back his ex-girlfriend. Comedy, starring Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi. (R) (T)

12.05 The Job Lot. Trish holds an armed forces recruitment day.

(R) (T) 12.35 All You Can Eat. Supersized meals, restaurant challenges and eating contests. (R) (T) 1.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 New Model Army: Tonight. Government cuts to the UK’s defence budget. (R) (T) 4.25 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T)

(T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Show Songs. (R) (T) 8.00 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 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Big Body Squad. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 The Hotel Inspector. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 4.20 FILM: McBride: Fallen Idol (2006). Mystery, starring John Larroquette. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Mason races to the police station in an attempt to stop Bailey confessing, and decides to tell Rhiannon their relationship is over. Rani returns to the scene of the explosion. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Kyle confronts Mullens after Tamara reveals what he did to Rosie, and Darcy calls Heath from the airport to tell him Connie is taking her to live in another state. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30.

(T) 8.00 Britain’s Closest Encounters. Investigating alleged sightings of UFOs and aliens in the Broad Haven Triangle, West Wales, in 1977; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Star Trek: The True Story. New series. The origins of the sci-fi show created by Gene Roddenberry in the 1960s, which spawned four TV spin-offs and 11 movies, including new film Star Trek Into Darkness; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 FILM: The Ninth Gate (1999). A book dealer is hired to track down the remaining copies of a satanic text reputed to hold limitless power. Roman Polanski’s horror, starring Johnny Depp and Emmanuelle Seigner. (T) 12.45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. (T) 1.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 6.10 Nick’s Quest.

CHANNEL 4 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) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire. (R) (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.30 What’s Cooking? (T) 1.25 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.30 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing.

Live coverage from Chester and Goodwood. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Hospitality manager Daz Blackwood, sales executive Hannah Kirkland, newspaper boss Darren Tyler and welfare trainer Stuart Rose compete in Birmingham. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Alcohol is outlawed in Springfield, prompting Homer to begin brewing his own beer and launch a new business venture as a prohibition-busting bootlegger. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. The day of Texas and Will’s wedding arrives, but resentment simmers throughout the ceremony, leading to a confrontation that brings the big day to a tragic conclusion. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public directly affected by the Boston bombings contemplate the attacks and what should happen to the surviving suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (T) 9.00 Secret Eaters. Anna Richardson scrutinises the diets of a man who gets plenty of exercise at the gym, and his sister, who restricts her food intake on weekdays to just a few hundred calories. (T) 10.00 The Repo Man. Part two of two. Bailiff Sean James repossesses cars belonging to people who have taken out high-interest logbook loans and failed to keep up their repayments. (T) 11.00 Sex on Wheels. Documentary taking a candid look at the intimate lives of four disabled people, including a woman with brittle bone disease and a recently paralysed man. (T) 12.05 24 Hours in A&E. (R) (T) 1.05 Random Acts. (R) (T) 1.10 The Hoarder Next Door. (R) (T) 2.10 Mary Queen of the High Street. (R) (T) 3.05 Edward VIII’s Murderous Mistress. (R) (T) 4.00 Unreported World. (R) (T) 4.25 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 5.20 SuperScrimpers. (T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (R) (T) 6.25 Countdown.

(R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (R)

Thursday, 9th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 ‘Bending’ Simon’s ear is illusionist Uri Geller.

18.05 Speekee (NEW series) A fun way to learn Spanish for younger viewers. – ‘La Casa’ 18.15 Out & About - Graham Knight shows us the Casino 18.30 The Barcelona Boat Show.

19.00 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) 19.30 Spanish Eye – taking a bus trip to the town of Alcoy.

19.45 Hand Made – a viewer’s film of the Vega Baja as you’ve never seen it before.

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Thursday, Thursday, 9th May, May, 2013 07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Exite Classics - Around Midday 14:00 Calder´s Daytime Confessions (R) 15:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson 17:00 The PBT Show 19:00 Exite Classics - 70’s at 7, 80’s at 8, 90’s at 9 and the Classics Megamix 22:00 Calder´s Confessions UNCUT 23:00 The Love Zone 00:01 The Overnight Jukebox

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Fake Britain. Counterfeit medical products that can cause diseases.

Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer.

Properties in Cornwall, Co Durham and London. (T) 12.00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. A couple who were forced to cut short their family holiday. Last in the series. (T) 12.45 Animal Frontline. The team nurses six injured seals back to health. Last in the series.

(T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Leominster, Herefordshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Zara and Daniel undergo relationship counselling. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. A rural home in Hampshire. (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain. The duo explore the traditional cuisine of Co Antrim. (R) (T)

5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Kate Bliss competes against Jonty Hearnden at an auction. (R) (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious answers to questions. Presented

by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.

7.00 BBC News; (T) 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 former England rugby union player Lewis Moody, Olympic bronze medal-winning boxer Anthony Ogogo, ex-Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe and retired swimmer Steve Parry; (R) (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Ian’s restaurant plans hit a snag when he runs out of money with only half the building work done. Roxy apologises to Kat, while Michael takes out his bad mood on Alice.

9.30 Would I Lie to You? Rob Brydon hosts the panel show, in which captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan. (T) 10.00 Have I Got News for You. Punk poet John Cooper Clarke and MP Michael Fabricant join regulars Paul Merton and Ian Hislop for the comedy news quiz. (T) 10.30 Not Going Out. Lee gets jealous when Lucy talks about her first love, so Daisy helps him turn the tables by setting him up with a gorgeous friend. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 The Graham Norton Show. Graham chats to

Hollywood action star Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson, Broadchurch actress Olivia Colman, Apprentice boss Alan Sugar and actor-musician Hugh Laurie. (T) 12.25 The Wright Way. Gerald is outraged when a toilet-paper thief strikes. (R) (T) 12.55 FILM: The Ruins (2008). Horror, starring Jena Malone. (T) 2.20 Weatherview. (T) 2.25 BBC News. (T)

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BBC2 7.55 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 8.40 Animal Frontline.

Inspector Dave McAdam rescues a Labrador that is being mistreated. (R) (T) 9.10 Sign Zone: Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 9.55 Live Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix — Practice One. From the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. (T) 11.35 The A to Z of TV Gardening. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Live Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix — Practice Two. From the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. (T) 3.45 My Life in Books. (R) (T) 4.15 Rewind the 60s. (R) (T) 5.00 Life in the Undergrowth. (R) (T) 6.00 The Great British Bake Off. Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins present as enthusiastic bakers compete to become Britain’s best amateur, facing challenges devised by Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (R) (T) 7.30 Flog It! The team heads to Cambridge, where James Lewis and Elizabeth Talbot value the public’s antiques, while Paul Martin heads to college. (R) (T) 8.00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British. Si King and Dave Myers celebrate British dairy products, preparing a classic cheese and onion turnover, a trinity cream and a number of traditional milk puddings. Last in the series. (T) 9.00 Nature’s Microworlds. Steve Backshall explores the Namib in south-west Africa, the oldest desert in the world, and examines the tactics that animals employ to cope with the harsh conditions.

Previously seen on BBC Four. (T) 9.30 Gardeners’ World. Monty Don, Joe Swift and Carol Klein visit the Spring Gardening Show at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcestershire.

(T) 10.00 Pride & Prejudice: Having a Ball. A team of experts recreates a Regency ball at Chawton House, Hampshire, to mark the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s classic novel. Amanda Vickery and Alastair Sooke present. (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 Weather. (T) 12.05 FILM: Mansfield Park (1999). Jane Austen drama, starring Frances O’Connor. (T) 1.50 Sign Zone: Question Time. (R) (T) 2.50 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Presented by Kate Garraway. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With Ian Kelsey and Lynda Bellingham. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather.

(T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views. The comedian explores London. Last in the series. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. A silver wine cooler attracts attention in Coventry. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather.

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5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (R) (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four

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ITV News London; Weather. (T) ITV News and Weather. (T) Emmerdale. David drowns his sorrows and decides to tell Alicia he has feelings for her. Val insists Amy needs to talk sense into Andy, and Vanessa schemes to get back in Smithy Cottage. (T) Coronation Street. David has an epileptic seizure while in the park with Max and Joseph, Gary lies when Izzy discovers £200 missing from their account, and Hayley retrieves Roy’s letter from the bin. (T) The Martin Lewis Money Show. Martin Lewis and Saira Khan reveal how to significantly cut the cost of an annual water bill. (T) Coronation Street. Max phones for help after David’s seizure, Gary insists the money he spent on Tina was only to show his gratitude and Owen tells Tim he is not fit to be a full-time dad. (T) Life of Crime. Police drama chronicling the career of a risk-taking officer over three decades as she progresses through the Met ranks.

Starring Hayley Atwell and Richard Coyle. (T) ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) ITV News London; Weather. (T) The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. Period drama based on the book by Kate Summerscale.

Inspector Jack Whicher travels to Rode, Wiltshire, to investigate a murder at a country house. Starring Paddy Considine. (R) (T)

1.20 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Columbo: Last Salute to the Commodore (1976). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. (T) 5.35 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

tery, and while one suspect hastily retreats from the venue, another is grateful to be handed a false alibi. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.30 Unreported World. Marcel Theroux travels to Hong Kong to meet a millionaire tutor who has made his fortune providing extra help for students trying to get into university. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public directly affected by the Boston bombings contemplate the attacks and what should happen to the surviving suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. (T) 9.00 Come Dine with Me. In Burnley, Lancashire, fiercely competitive Jane Dickinson takes on ‘in it to win it’ Mark Dempsey, wedding DJ Kev Riley and cable TV presenter Sally Jaxx. (T) 10.00 Ben Earl: Trick Artist. The magician takes on the science world as he tries to outwit a robot, performs a trick with a group of botanists and uses sleight of hand to explain quantum physics. (T) 11.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. The comedian welcomes guests including Essex-born model David Gandy, and Jessie Ware, who performs her latest single Imagine It Was Us. (T) 12.05 10 O’Clock Live.

(R) (T) 1.00 Random Acts. (T) 1.05 New Girl. (T) 1.30 The Mindy Project. (T) 1.50 FILM: As Good as It Gets (1997). Romantic comedy drama, starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. (T) 4.05 Happy Endings. (R) (T) 4.30 The New Normal. (T) 4.50 Accidentally on Purpose. (R) (T) 5.15 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 6.10 SuperScrimpers. (T) 6.15 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (R) (T) 6.25 Countdown. (R) (T)

Friday 10th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – the popular singer Vera Lynn 18.05 FAQ – questions about cashing in your pension.

18.30 Let’s Talk – with positive thinker and self published poet Simone Segal, and trainee journalist Rosie Stinton..

19.00 An Evening With... Kriz K the Michael Bublé tribute.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

CHANNEL 4 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) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Secret Millionaire. (R) (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.30 What’s Cooking? (T) 1.25 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.30 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing.

Live coverage of four races from Chester. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Solar-panel engineer Julian Haddock, student Henry Trevelyan Thomas, sweet-shop owner Jilly Graham and zumba instructor Rachel Keighley from West Yorkshire compete. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Bart catches Principal Skinner in a clinch with Mrs Krabappel and finds himself being used as a go-between in their illicit relationship. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. The identity of Texas’ assailant remains a mys-

Friday 10th May, May, 2013 07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brunch with Chris Heard 14:00 Calder´s Daytime Confessions (R) 15:00 Nowt but the 90’s with Mike Brown 17:00 The PBT Show 19:00 Exite Classics - 70’s at 7, 80’s at 8, 90’s at 9 and the Classics Megamix 22:00 The Love Zone 00:01 The Overnight Jukebox

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7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With chefs Alexis Gauthier and Aggi Sverrisson. (T) 12.30 Football Focus. Including a look ahead to the FA Cup final. (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather.

(T) 1.10 Live Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying.

Coverage from the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona (Start-time 1.00pm). (T) 3.15 Live Challenge Cup Rugby League.

Huddersfield Giants v Leeds Rhinos (Kick-off 2.30pm). (T)

5.35 Escape to the Country. A couple search for a new home in Oxfordshire. (R) (T) 6.20 Celebrity Mastermind. Neil Dudgeon, Stewart Francis, Andrew Collins and Sandie Shaw answer John Humphrys’ questions on Philip Larkin, Toronto Blue Jays, 1970s disaster movies and Nichiren Buddhism. (R) (T) 6.50 Pointless Celebrities. Russell Grant, Carol Smillie and Neil and Christine Hamilton take part in the general knowledge quiz presented by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. (R) 7.40 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 8.00 Doctor Who. The Doctor and Clara take their two new companions to a dilapidated galactic theme park, where they encounter a shabby showman, a chess-playing dwarf and an old enemy. (T) 8.45 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins. Nick Knowles hosts the game show in which two pairs of strangers team up, each battling to outdo the other by listing as much as they know about a given subject. Last in the series. (T) 9.35 The Voice UK. The first of two shows this weekend in which the coaches begin to whittle down their acts by pitting them against each other in sing-offs — with a possible lifeline for the losers.

Continues tomorrow. (T) 10.50 Casualty. A teenage girl is brought in after ingesting an unknown toxic substance — but her relatives seem to be the ones with serious problems. Linda gets emotionally involved in a case. (T) 11.40 BBC News; Weather. (T)

black comedy, starring Alec Guinness. (T) (bw) 3.55 FILM: The Man in the White Suit (1951). Satirical Ealing comedy, starring Alec Guinness. (T) (bw) 5.20 Coast. The Western Isles and Shetland. (T) 6.05 Restoration Home. A couple try to restore a set of disused farm buildings on a 10-acre site in North Yorkshire, including two barns, a watermill and a miller’s house. Last in the series. (R) (T) 7.05 Flog It! People are invited to try to make money by selling their antiques at auction. (R) (T) 8.05 Dad’s Army. Captain Mainwaring is alarmed to discover the extent of butcher Corporal Jones’s cash-flow crisis and takes drastic measures to help him. Comedy from 1975, starring Clive Dunn.

(R) (T) 8.35 The Magic Tricks of JJ Abrams: A Culture Show Special. The director talks to Mark Kermode about latest movie Star Trek Into Darkness, his love of film-making and the daunting task of taking charge of the new Star Wars production. (T) 9.05 The Star Trek Story. Documentary exploring the history and cultural impact of the sci-fi franchise, which began in 1966 with the TV show created by Gene Roddenberry. (R) (T) 10.00 The Many Faces of Robbie Coltrane. New series. Profile of the actor and comedian, who had hits in TV shows Tutti Frutti and Cracker and achieved worldwide fame portraying Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films. (T) 11.00 Blackadder the Third. Edmund falls foul of an enraged Dr Johnson when Baldrick inadvertently burns the great man’s new dictionary. Comedy, guest starring Robbie Coltrane. (R) (T) 11.30 The United States of Television: America in Primetime. (T) 12.30 FILM: A Bronx Tale (1993). Crime drama, directed by and starring Robert De Niro. (T) 2.20 This Is BBC Two. (T) London

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7.00 CITV: Special Agent Oso. Children’s comedy about a toy panda who is a special agent. (T) 7.10 Special Agent Oso. Children’s comedy about a toy panda who is a special agent. (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Preschool series. (R) (T) 7.40 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.55 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.05 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.15 Canimals.

Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.20 Almost Naked Animals.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.35 Ultimate Spider-Man. Superhero adventures. (T) 9.00 Jessie. Disney sitcom, starring Debby Ryan. (T) 9.25 ITV News. (T) 9.30 Saturday Farm. Dick Strawbridge visits the farm’s herd of red deer. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 11.20 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham. The actress travels to the port of Falmouth in Cornwall. (R) (T) 12.20 Murder, She Wrote. A jeweller is murdered and a famous actress’s tiara is stolen. (R) (T) 1.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.30 All Star Mr & Mrs. With Gabby and Kenny Logan, Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp, and Jake Wood with his wife Alison. (R) (T) 2.30 River Monsters. Jeremy Wade investigates the arapaima. (R) (T) 3.30 You’ve Been Framed! Including a treadmill spill and a dancing horse. (R) (T) 4.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 4.05 ITV News and Weather. (T) 4.15 The FA Cup Final — Live. Manchester City v Wigan Athletic (Kick-off 5.15pm). (T)

7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 8.10 FILM: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956). Thriller, starring Dana Andrews. (T) (bw) 9.25 FILM: Sealed Cargo (1951). Second World War drama, starring Dana Andrews. (T) (bw) 10.55 Live Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix — Practice Three. From the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. (T) 12.10 The Sky at Night. (R) (T) 12.30 Indian Food Made Easy. (R) (T) 1.00 Just a Minute. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Marcus Brigstocke and Ruth Jones. (R) (T) 1.30 Talking Pictures. (T) 2.15 FILM: Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949). Ealing

8.45 Britain’s Got Talent. The auditions continue as more singers, dancers and variety acts attempt to impress the four judges and secure a place in the live semi-finals. Ant and Dec present. (T) 9.45 The Cube. A Liverpudlian woman is confident she can do well in the contest, having practised at home with her sister, while an IT project manager aims to win enough cash for a house

12.00 Match of the Day. Aston Villa v Chelsea; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 12.30 FILM: Minority Report (2002). Sci-fi thriller, starring Tom Cruise. (T) 2.50 Weatherview. (T) 2.55 BBC News. (T)

deposit. (T) 10.45 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host is joined by celebrity couple Jamie and Louise Redknapp, artist Yoko Ono and actor Vin Diesel.

With performances by magicians from The Illusionists and rock band Bastille. (T) 11.45 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.00 FA Cup Final Highlights. Manchester City v Wigan Athletic.

(T) 1.00 Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? School’s Out. With Steve Redgrave, Dermot Murnaghan and Kelvin Fletcher.

(R) (T) 2.00 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 The Starter Wife. Molly decides to reinvent herself. (R) (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 British GT. (T) 8.30 The Grid. (T) 9.00 The Morning Line. (T) 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 11.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.35 Frasier. (R) (T) 12.05 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.35 The Big Bang Theory.

(R) (T) 1.05 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.35 Heston’s 80s Feast. (R) (T) 2.40 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Ascot, Haydock Park and Lingfield Park. (T) 5.15 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 5.45 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 6.10 Come Dine with Me. Lifeguard Lenny Irving serves up Caribbean cuisine at the second of the week’s dinner parties in Belfast — and seems particularly keen to impress Merchant Navy officer Fiona Rush. (R) (T) 6.45 Come Dine with Me. Feminist writer Cat Anderson hosts the third dinner party in Belfast, and hopes to win over her guests with her bohemian chic style and live music. (R) (T) 7.15 Come Dine with Me. Charity worker Rosie Smyth hosts the fourth dinner challenge from Belfast, a confident cook who tries to impress her guests with a quirky dress-code and a zingy mojito cheesecake.

(R) (T) 7.45 Come Dine with Me. Merchant Navy officer Fiona Rush hosts the final dinner party in Belfast, hoping to impress with a nautical theme and fish dishes, before the winner is announced. (R) (T) 8.15 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.45 FILM: Avatar (2009). A soldier uses a genetically engineered body to help an alien tribe fight off a corrupt mining corporation. James Cameron’s sci-fi adventure, with Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana. (T) 11.50 FILM: Mirrors (2008). Horror, starring Kiefer Sutherland. (T) 1.55 Jaws: The Great White Myth. (R) (T) 2.50 Southland. A local gang plans to form a street army. (R) (T) 3.35 Hollyoaks. (R) (T) 5.45 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (R) (T) 6.40 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (T)

(R) (T) 3.50 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 4.45 FILM: Columbo: Caution — Murder Can Be Hazardous to Your Health (1991). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. (T) 6.35 FILM: Jesse Stone: Night Passage (2006). An alcoholic police chief gets caught up in a domestic abuse case that leads him to a moneylaundering conspiracy. Detective thriller, starring Tom Selleck and Stephanie March. (T) 8.10 NCIS. A marine is found murdered in woodlands after changing his religious persuasion, and the detectives believe he could have been the victim of a hate crime.

(R) (T) 9.00 NCIS. An investigation into the bizarre murder of a Navy pilot. (R) (T) 9.55 5 News Weekend. (T) 10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Benson and Stabler are called in to investigate when a former opera singer with multiple sclerosis is found beaten and raped in her home. (T) 10.55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. A journalist is found dead in her bed with an X carved into her cheek, and the crime resembles those committed by a serial rapist and killer from the 1970s. (T) 11.50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (T) 12.45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours.

(T) 1.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.20 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.40 County Secrets. (R) (T) 5.55 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.05 Angels of Jarm. (R) (T) 6.15 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 6.25 The Funky Valley Show.

(R) (T) 6.35 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.50 Roary the Racing Car.

Saturday 11th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – the popular singer Vera Lynn 18.05 FAQ – questions about cashing in your pension.

18.30 Let’s Talk – with positive thinker and self published poet Simone Segal, and trainee journalist Rosie Stinton..

19.00 An Evening With... Kriz K the Michael Bublé tribute.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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 Chloe’s Closet. (R) (T) 7.55 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.05 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.15 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.25 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.35 Mio Mao. (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 Funky Town. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.45 Rupert Bear.

(R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.40 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 11.00 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 11.15 Power Rangers: Super Samurai. (R) (T) 11.50 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.15 Inside Hollywood. 12.20 Ultimate Police Interceptors. (R) (T) 12.55 Frontline Police. (R) (T) 1.55 Emergency Bikers. (R) (T) 2.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

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12th may Turgoose. (T) London 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. Guest presenter James Landale is joined by Hugh Laurie. (T) 11.00 The Big Questions. From Leith Academy in Edinburgh. (T) 12.00 Sunday Politics. Presented by Andrew Neil. (T) 1.10 Live Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix.

Coverage from the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona (Start-time 1.00pm). (T) 4.15 Points of View. Jeremy Vine presents a selection of viewers’ comments. (T) 4.30 Escape to the Country. The series’ best properties in Devon. (T)

5.00 Songs of Praise. West End star Connie Fisher returns to her home town. (T) 5.35 The Diamond Queen. Defining moments of Elizabeth II’s reign. Last in the series. (R) (T) 6.35 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.00 Countryfile. The presenters are in Hampshire, where Matt Baker helps out on HMS Warrior, and Julia Bradbury tells the story of the Cockleshell Heroes and visits the only wasabi farm in the UK 8.00 The Voice UK. Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates present as the battle rounds continue, with Jessie J, Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Danny O’Donoghue. (T) 9.00 British Academy Television Awards. Graham Norton hosts the annual ceremony celebrating the best of British TV. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures. (T) 12.55 FILM: The Whistle Blower (1987). Thriller, starring Michael Caine. (T) 2.35 Weatherview. (T) 2.40 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.35 FILM: Press For Time (1966).

Comedy, starring Norman Wisdom. (T) 9.15 Gardeners’ World.

(R) (T) 9.45 The A to Z of TV Gardening. (T) 10.30 The Beechgrove Garden. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. (T) 12.30 Chinese Food Made Easy. (R) (T) 1.00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British; (R) (T) Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 1.50 EastEnders. (R) (T) 3.40 Triathlon. (T) 4.45 Final Score. (T) 6.30 Great British Food Revival. Chefs and cooks, including James Martin, Michel Roux Jr, and the Hairy Bikers, help to bring traditional produce back to the nation’s kitchens. (R) (T) 7.00 Flog It! People are invited to try to make money by selling their antiques at auction. (R) (T) 8.00 Coast. Stories related to the sea, including a tale when survivors of a shipwreck killed a cabin boy and drank his blood to survive. 9.00 The Challenger. Fact-based drama about American physicist Richard Feynman’s determination to reveal the truth behind the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster. Starring William Hurt. (R) (T) 10.30 The Fantastic Mr Feynman. A profile of American Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman. (T) 11.30 Mock the Week 12.00 ‘Not Like Any Other Love’: The Smiths — A Culture Show Special. (T) 12.30 FILM: Somers Town (2008). Comedy drama, starring Thomas

7.00 CITV: Special Agent Oso. Children’s comedy about a toy panda who is a special agent. (T) 7.10 Special Agent Oso. Children’s comedy about a toy panda who is a special agent. (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Preschool series. (R) (T) 7.40 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.55 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.05 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.15 Canimals.

Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.20 Almost Naked Animals.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Crime-fighting capers. (T) 9.00 Sonny with a Chance.

Drama about an aspiring actress. (T) 9.25 ITV News. (T) 9.30 Country House Sunday. Lynda Bellingham visits Ugbrooke Park in Devon. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (R) (T) 11.20 Murder, She Wrote. Jessica defends the memory of her late husband. (R) (T) 12.20 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Walsall, West Midlands. (R) (T) 1.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.30 Love Your Garden. A large family in the Brecon Beacons receives a garden makeover. (R) (T) 2.25 Britain’s Got Talent. Ant and Dec present more from the auditions. (R) (T) 3.25 FILM: About a Boy (2002).

Romantic comedy, starring Hugh Grant and Toni Collette. (T)

5.15 Midsomer Murders. Barnaby investigates the murder of a local councillor. (R) (T) 7.15 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.45 Catchphrase. Stephen Mulhern hosts a revival of the game show in which contestants guess the familiar phrases to win £50,000. (T) 8.30 Off Their Rockers. A pensioner asks for help when her hearing aid breaks, and another has to be moved around in a supermarket trolley 9.00 The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder in Angel Lane. Having left his career at the Met, Whicher is hired to investigate the murder of a woman’s niece. Period detective drama, starring Paddy Considine and Olivia Colman. (T) 11.00 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 Perspectives: David Suchet: People I Have Shot. The actor travels across Britain taking pictures of people from all walks of life, following in the footsteps of his grandfather James Jarche, a fearless Fleet Street photographer. (R) (T) 12.15 Premiership Rugby Union. Action from the semi-finals. (T) 1.10 The Store. Home shopping. 3.15 Motorsport UK. Action from the latest races at Brands Hatch. (T) 4.05 British Superbike Championship Highlights. The third round of the season at Oulton Park. (T) 4.55 Monk. Adrian helps a Nigerian man find his wife’s killer. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody

Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch.

(T) 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(R) (T) 2.00 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.30 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 3.00 FILM: The Golden Child (1986). Fantasy adventure, starring Eddie Murphy. (T) 4.40 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.45 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (T) 6.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. Architect George Clarke delves into the world of small builds, meeting people taking tiny, unpromising spaces and creating places to live, work and play. (R) (T) 7.40 Grand Designs.

Kevin McCloud meets a couple transforming 5,000sq ft of derelict basement in west London — but without proper architects’ drawings, confusion kicks in almost from the start. (R) (T) 8.35 Channel 4 News. (T) 9.00 Celebrity Deal or No Deal: JLS. The boy band take part in a celebrity edition of the game show, battling the banker and trying to guess the value of the mystery boxes to win money for charity. Noel Edmonds hosts. (T) 10.00 FILM: The Inbetweeners Movie (2011). Awkward teenagers Simon, Will, Jay and Neil head to Greece for a wild holiday — but things do not go to plan. Comedy, with Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, James Buckley and Blake Harrison. (T) 11.55 The Inbetweeners Top 10 Moments. (R) (T) 12.55 FILM: Nacho Libre (2006).

Comedy, starring Jack Black. (T) 2.30 FILM: Shopgirl (2005).

Romantic comedy, starring Claire Danes and Steve Martin. (T) 4.15 Gok’s Style Secrets. (R) (T) 5.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 6.05 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.45 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 7.50 Chloe’s Closet. (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.20 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.30 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.40 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 9.05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.20 Funky Town. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.40 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 9.55 Milkshake! Show Songs. (R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.45 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 11.00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai. (R) (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.00 How Do They Do It? (R) (T) 12.30 Building the London Underground. (R) (T) 1.35 Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild. (R) (T) 2.35 FILM: See Spot Run (2001). Comedy, starring David Arquette. (T) 4.30 FILM: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). Musical fantasy, with Gene Wilder. (T) 6.30 5 News Weekend. (T) 6.35 FILM: Godzilla (1998). A giant mutant lizard spawned from an atomic test rampages through the streets of New York. Hollywood remake of the Japanese monster adventure, with Matthew Broderick and Jean Reno. (T) 9.00 Once Upon a Time. Emma

and Captain Hook climb the beanstalk in search of a magic compass, while similar nightmares affect Aurora in the Enchanted Forest and Henry in Storybrooke. (T) 10.00 The Truth About Travellers. Henry McKean explores travellers’ attitudes to employment, considering the effects of restrictive traditions and poor education on the prospect of work. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 FILM: Blitz (2011). Premiere. Crime thriller, starring Jason Statham. (T) 1.05 Soho Blues. (R) (T) 2.05 SuperCasino. 4.55 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.20 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.45 County Secrets. (R) (T) 5.55 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.05 Angels of Jarm. (R) (T)

Sunday 12th May, 201314.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – ex-Goodie Tim Brook-Taylor 18.05 Guardamar Discovered.

18.30 Viva Vitality (series) – getting in trim, staying health and staying safe for the summer.

19.00 Let's Talk – With guitarist Nick Barker.

19.30 Viva Vino (series) Colin Harkeness goes in search of some of the finest wines in the best locations in Spain.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Sunday 12th May, May, 2013 08:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft 10:00 The Golden Oldie Jukebox with Adrian Bridle 12:00 The Sunday Breeze with Deano 14:00 Stevie B´s Northern Soul Show 16:00 Sounds of the Seventies with Gary Jackson 17:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes 20:00 The Love Zone 22:00 Classical Nights

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ORIHUELA COSTA/ENTRE GOLF spacious 2 bed 1 bath apartment, front and back gardens, peaceful location with secure communal area to rear of property, sat TV, communal pool 395 euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (89744) FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA 1 bed 1 bath apartment, colour coordinated modern furnishings, modern kitchen & shower room, communal rooftop solarium with pool and views over countryside 325 Euro including bills.

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La Marina, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, furnished, patio and terrace, nice and clean, 5 minutes walk to the supermarket. 275 Euros Per Month + Bills Call 618 897 721 (69126) LOS MONTESINOS Well presented 2 bed 1 bath ground floor apartment. Easy maintenance tiled garden with space for car.

Separate kitchen with utility room off. UKTV, air-con, communal pool, 375 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (109106) LAS FILIPINAS. This ground floor apartment is located in a quiet cul-de-sac but ideally situated being within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants. The property consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 currently used as a 2nd lounge with bed settee, bathroom with full sized bath with shower over, separate kitchen and a balcony leads to tiled garden to the fore and side of the property.

The apartment is situated within a gated community with large communal pool. JUST REDUCED to 350 euro per month, including bills. 966 772 553 (101523)

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

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

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

118,950 euros Please call 968 971 860. (91767) 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach.149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860.

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

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

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

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and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (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 sec-

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ond 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) 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) Three bed, two bath bungalow on a 300 m2 plot with private pool.

Fully furnished with sat TV, offroad parking, quiet location 5 minutes from the heart of La Zenia. Lovely sea views from the large roof top solarium.

159.950,00 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91897) 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

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info 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) This beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa is situated in the centre of La Zenia close to all of the many amenities. The villa has an open lounge, air con throughout, satellite TV and is furnished to a very high standard.

Private pool. This is a great example of these much sought after villas. 239,950 Euro. Must be seen. Call 96 897 1860 for details. (91876) A lovely two bed, one bath Duplex apàrtment in the popular Entre Naranjos Golf development. This is in immaculate condition, furnished to a very good standard and priced to sell. 67,500 euros call 968 971 860. (91863) Beautiful Semi detached villa located in Torreta Florida, 3 bed, 2 bath,garage, large plot, lovely garden area, fully furnished and walking distance to Torrevieja city. Must view tel. 966-73-0057.

(109105) This outstanding detached property in Quesada with it’s own privet pool and beautiful surroundings.

On the market for 249,500 Euros with 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms is one of the best buys you will find. Tel 968 971 860 (101566) This semi-detached property in Dream Hills with beautiful views is a well worth buy! Currently on the market for 107,500 Euros. It has 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and is conveniently located for all local amenities, including the Torrevieja Hospital, bars, restaurants, and schools. It also has a large underbuild which can be used for storage. This property is priced to sell! For further details, please call 96 897 1860.

(101567) This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom finca on 10.000m2 plot of land is partly finished. It is 70 per cent completed with 15 rooms and a huge extension. Fantastic opportunity to buy this property for investment and renovation purposes.

The structure of the property has been complete but it requires a small investment to finish. Please call +34 96 897 1860 for details.

(101562) This classic bungalow, 2 bedroom, 2 Bathroom with huge terraces, very spacious rooms and bedrooms is a BARGAIN. On the market at only 160.500,00 Euros, the owner is selling the property with all furniture and contents included. Viewing essential! For further information, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101564) This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom ground floor apartment is located in the popular complex of Campoamor Golf. It comes with fully fitted new kitchen and is on the market for just 112.500,00 Euro. For more information please call +34 96 897 1860.

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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 192,500Euros with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms sea views and very spacious rooms.

BARGAIN! Tel 968 97 1860 (101558) 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

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(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 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, south facing end terrace bungalow.

Furnished, front and rear garden and private roof solarium.

Walking distance to Mercadona and La Fuente commercial centre. Close to Campoamor and Las Ramblas golf courses. Priced to sell. EUR 77.500,00. Tel.: +34 968 971 860 for details.

(100812) 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) This lovely 3 bed, 2 bath town house is in the popular Las Marinas II complex. Fully furnished, air conditioning throughout, open fireplace, ADSL and telephone. Front and rear gardens, private roof solarium.

132.250,00 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (100810) 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, 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) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon.

Lovely furniture and well mantained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This ground floor apartment is located in the popular urbanisation of Zeniamar. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It has ample outdoor space with a large front tiled garden and glazed-in conservatory which can be used for dining. There is a good-sized lounge / diner and an open plan fully-fitted kitchen leading to utility room. The bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. The property comes fully-furnished and is close to the communal pool. EUR 74.950,00. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860.

(102361) This 2 bed, 2 bath South-East facing bungalow comes with private driveway and side garden. It has a front patio area and a private solarium. It has marble floors throughout, a fireplace, air-conditioning, and comes fully furnished. The property is in a secure, gated urbanisation and enjoys the benefit of a communal pool. It is close to all the local amenities of Playa Flamenca.

EUR 125.000. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860.

(102359) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) This 2 bed, 2 bath property is located in La Cinuelica, Los Altos. It is a top-floor corner apartment with private pool, BBQ, and patio area. The property comes fully furnished with an underground parking space with storage unit.

It has integrated air-conditioning throughout. There is a utility room, front terrace, and large private solarium with sea views.

There is also a communal pool.

The property is located close to all the local amenities of Punta Prima. EUR 125.000 For further details please call +34 96 897 1860. (102358) This well-maintained 2 bed, 2 bath top-floor duplex is located just a few minutes from local amenities

Monday, 6th May, 2013 and the Los Dolses school. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102354) This 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse is located in the peaceful town of Jacarilla, a small town in the Vaga Baja area. It is in a quiet residential area with orange and lemon plantations all round and is close to all essential amenities such as shops, a school and a medical centre. The house is ideal for a family home or holiday home. The nearest large town is Orihuela which is just 12 kilometres away. Jacarilla is 45 minutes from Alicante airport and 40 from Murcia airport. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102355) Rare opportunity to purchase this fabulous front-line Mar Menor villa. Massive Saving. Was 1.100.000 Euro. Now 399.000 Euro. Walk through your garden gate onto the Beach - 35 metres.

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Private luxury pool, sun trap terracing and rooftop solarium. Secure private parking and integral garage.

Large basement storage area.

Spacious 700sqm plot. 125sqm living area. L-shaped lounge / diner and large fully-fitted dining kitchen. Spiral staircase to circular first floor master bedroom / rooftop party room. Beachside village location with uninterrupted sea views. Three minutes walk to restaurants and bars. Five minutes walk to supermarket & village shops. Murcia Airport - 15 minutes. Corvera Airport - 25 minutes. Alicante Airport - 45 / 55 minutes. Massive rental potential. Only 25 minutes from Murcia‚Äôs new “Disney Style” Paramount Theme Park (due i for completion 2 / 3 years). Reduced by 65% FOR QUICK SALE. Tel. +34 96 897 1860 for further details. (102352) This property is located in the vibrant urbanisation of Entre Naranjos, home of the fabulous Vistabella Golf Course. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property is very well-maintained and comes fully furnished. It is just a short walk to amenities.

There is a communal pool which enjoys all year round sunshine.

For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860 for details.

(102351) 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa on 300m2 private plot. Fully furnished with salt lake and sea views from the large roof solarium. Includes air-conditioning, sat TV and open fire. Large private pool. Situated in a lovely gated community and near to all amenities. 185.000,00 Euro. Call 968 971 860 for details. (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) Beautiful three bed, two bath semidetached house, in top-class condition and furnished to a very high standard. Close to all ammenities, including the new La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre. Has use of a lovely communal swimming pool. MUST BE VIEWED! Tel. +34 96 897 1860 to arrange a viewing.

(101147) 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse 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 +34 968 971 860.

(101137) 3 bed, 2 bath quad villa on a large corner plot, fully furnished with air conditioning, satellite TV and alarm. Short walk to all amenities and lovely sea views from the roof solarium. A beautiful house and must be seen. 109.500,00 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860 to view. (101143) Two bed, two bath (one en-suite) duplex in the much sought after Zenia Golf complex. Fully furnished, includes air-con throughout, sat TV, and WiFi. Only a short walk to the beach and all of La Zenia’s amenities. It also has use of a beautiful communal swimming pool and garden area.

PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY at 124.950,00 Euro. Please call 96 897 1860. (101148) 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) A beautiful four bed, two bath finca on a 5.000 sqm plot. Furnished to a high standard and has high quality air con throughout.

Private pool and jacuzzi. The gardens are full of orange, pear, and apple trees. Only a short walk to the local village and all its amenities. Call +34 96 897 1860.

(101154) 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.

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(101155) Two bed, one bath South facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel 96 897 1860 (101156) 3 bed, 2 bath spacious detached villa on a private 380 sqm plot.

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

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

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

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

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

(101159) 2 bed, 2 bath Battenburg-style townhouse is fully furnished, includes air-conditioning and satellite TV. In the much sought after Colinas de la Zenia development. Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach. In a lovely gated community and has use of a communal pool. This property MUST be seen. Now reduced to 79.950,00 euros for quick sale. Call 968 971 860.

(101162) 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) 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 beau-

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tiful 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) 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella style bungalow situated in the popular San Jose development. Fully furnished and includes air conditioning, satellite TV and broadband. In lovely condition and within walking distance to the beach and La Zenia Boulevard.

Use of 2 communal pools. The best priced bungalow in the area.

92.750,00 Euro. Please call +34 96 897 1860 to view. (101169) 3 Bed, 2 Bath Ground Floor Apartment situated in the popular Villamartin area. Furnished, including A/C Sat TV, Alarm and also an open fire. Beautiful gardens and communal pool area.

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

76,750 euro. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101172) This is a corner 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow, with front and rear gardens, and private roof solarium with sea views. Furnished, with Sat TV and open fireplace. In the beautiful Verdemar III community and has access to a lovely communal pool. Close to all amenities. 98,000 euro. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101475)

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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) Rare opportunity to purchase a front line property in Cabo Roig overlooking the marina and with spectacular views of the Mediterranean. This three bedroom, two bathroom townhouse is situated on the front line on a 260m2 plot. The property is located on a gated urbanisation and has enough space to build a good sized swimming pool. It is fully furninshed and has a/c, satellite TV, telephone and adsl installed. Beautiful private roof solarium and enclosed underground garage. Utility areas and ample storeage space. This property absolutely must be seen.

Offers in the region of 330,000 Euro. For further details please call +34 902 468 737. (100883) 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) 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 air-conditioning, central heating and satellite TV. Lovely sea views from the roof solarium on which there is a shed and closed-in conservatory with an additional bedroom and shower room. 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. 99.000,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860 to view. (100846) 2 bed 1/1/2 bath townhouse. South facing and is in the gated community of Colinas De La Zenia.It has A/con,Sat T.V and comes fully furnished.The property overlooks the communal pool area, sea views from the main bedroom balcony.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach.eur 103,950 call 968 971 860. (100844) 3 bed 2 Bath detached villa. South facing in lovely condition. A/con throughout and comes fully furnished to a high standard.The property overlooks a beautiful communal pool and has views across the countryside and to the sea.It is only a short drive to San Miguel and Villamartin.eur 239,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100843) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297)

Monday, 6th May, 2013 A fantastic quad villa, in beautiful condition and furnished to a very high standard. Air conditioning throughout, satellite TV and broadband. Lovely sea views from the private roof solarium and use of a lovely communal pool. Only a short walk to amenities. Eur 120.000,00. Call +34 968 971 860 to view. (100841) 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 Air-conditioning and satellite TV. South-facing and has a large private roof solarium. The large balcony is fully doubleglazed which makes a lovely sitting area. Use of 2 communal swimming pools. 92.750,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860.

(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, 2 bath semi detached house, south facing for all year round sunshine. Partly furnished with SAT TV, short walk to many amenities. Two lovely communal pool areas. A lovely house and viewing is recommended. reduced to 107,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92308) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom.

Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) 2/3 bed, 2 bath quad house. Fully furnished with sat TV and air conditioning. In a good location, walking distance to all amenities.

In a gated community with a beautiful communal pool area and lovely sea views. This is a great price, now at 99.000,00 Euro. Call 968 971 860 for more information. (92329) 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, airconditioning and satellite TV and within walking distance to the many amenities and the beautiful beach and Marina. Communal pool area and views to the sea.

144.950,00 Euro. Call +34 96

897 1860 for details. (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. Airconditioned, off-road parking, large beautiful communal pool and garden. Nice, well organised community. Close to all of the ammenities of Cabo Roig. Only 15 mins walk to Cabo Roig beach. REDUCED to 99.000,00 Euro for quick sale. Call +34 96 897 1860. (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 air-conditioning and satellite TV. Private roof solarium with sea views, offroad parking and plenty of garden space. Within walking distance of all amenities. Reduced to 98.000,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860. (92673) Lovely 2 bed, 1 1/2 bathroom Townhouse situated in La Florida. South facing with front and rear balconies for all year round sunshine,also has front and rear garden areas. Two communal pool areas and only a short walk to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 74,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92674) 2 bed 1 bath Battenburg style townhouse in the popular Cabo Roig area.Furnished with A/con and Sat T.V. and the rear courtyard has been converted into an extended kitchen.Use of four communal pools and walking distance to all amenities and the beach JUST REDUCED 87,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92675) lovely 2 bed 2 bath modern ground floor apartment in Punta Prima.

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

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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 it’s amenities. EUR 160.000. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (96318) 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, south facing detached villa. Furnished to high standard with A/C, Sat TV. The property has a beautiful private pool area with all day sunshine. Located in the heart of Playa Flamenca and has access to all ameminities. EUR 264,950.

Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(96319) This beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath top floor South-facing duplex is located in the vibrant urbanisation of Al Andaluz in La Florida.

It is just 20 minutes walk to beautiful Blue Flag sandy beaches and a short drive to championship golf courses and all ammenities (supermarkets, restaurants and bars, schools, hospitals, and local markets). It has a large sun terrace which receives the sun all day. This property is priced at Euro 75.000 to sell quickly. For further details, please call 96 897 1860. (101572) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath detached property in the heart of Los Dolses. Stunning views of green areas and the Mediterranean sea.

Close to local golf courses, schools, bars, restaurants, and all other amenities. Private swimming pool and ample storage space. Sunny terraces all year.

Immaculate presentation and furnished to a very high standard.

Please call 0034 96 897 1860 for further information. (101576) Detached 2 bed, 2 bath property in El Galan. Priced for quick sale.

Call 96 897 1860 for duther details. (101577) Well maintained detached property in El Galan. 3 bed, 2 bathroom.

Call 96 897 1860 for further details. (101578) Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath duplex in San Luis. Decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high

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standard. Lovely 360 degree views. This property is located just a stone’s thrown from the Torrevieja salt lakes and withi walking distance to all local ammenities. This property MUST be seen. Call +34 96 897 1860 to arrange a viewing.

(101580) This beautifully maintained front line property has stunning views of Cabo Roig marina, La Manga, and the Mediterranean sea. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as a small office, games area, and private swimming pool.

Set in a lovely urbanisation which is well managed by the community of owners. Similar properties fetch around 240.000 Euro annual short-term and holiday rental income and are well sought after. For further details, please call 0034 96 897 1860.

(101987) Beautiful detached villa in Eagles Nest. 3 bed, 2 bath, private swimming pool, lovely views of green areas from the top terraces. The ground floor of this property has two downstairs bedrooms and a spacious open kitchen. The top floor has a third (and possibly fourth) bedroom and can be used as a sef-contained apartment with separate kitchen, bathroom, and entrance. The property is just a short walk to bars and restaurants and only a short distance from supermarkets and other amenities. Just EUR 169.500,00 for a quick sale. Call +34 96 897 1860 to arrange a viewing. (101988) Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa in Los Balcones. Private swimming pool and spacious 800m2 grounds. This property catches the sun all day. It has stunning views of the Torrevieja salt lake and Mediterranean sea. The top floor is used for general living and the ground floor (underbuild) has a single garage with additional unused space for storage or another room. Fully furnished, air-conditioning, satellite TV, and security. 200.000 Euro. For further information, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101989) Detached Villa, 4 bed, 2 bath, private swimming pool, close to supermarkets and all amenities.

(101990) This Marbella style townhouse is located in Cabo Roig. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Airconditioning, satellite TV, fullyfurnished, solarium and good size garden. Communal pool. 125.000 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860 to arrange a viewing. (101991) This quad property is located in San Luis, close to all amenities.

Built in 1997, the property is being sold fully-furnished with hot / cold air-conditioning, satellite TV, and telephone. It has offroad parking and there are external storage areas on the top terrace and at the side of the property. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101992)

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

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

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

ACROSS 1. Work preparing soup (4) 8. Why three make no company? (3,3,4) 9. Join together to get man and wife out of bed? (6,2) 10. Price increase is taken in again (4) 12. Violent tale about mutiny leader (6) 14. Pick the French in a religious group (6) 15. Wasn't on target when addressed as a spinster (6) 17. One is included in schemes for flat country (6) 18. Part-song engendering mirth (4) 19. Predict broken core will have firm outside (8) 21. Maybe pet fable is quite incredible (4,6) 22. Dandies find ordinary people smug initially (4)

DOWN 2. Stood in the dock until op-art composition sorted out (3,2,5) 3. Cleanser that can change the face of opera? (4) 4. Simply the first person to trust (6) 5. Sue cop for smashing cars! (6) 6. It encourages a put-up job when it rains (8) 7. Sort of university, perhaps (4) 11. Mistake isn't the first the fielder makes (6,4) 13. Paying them involves a polite visit (8) 16. Disagree if Fred goes round in a turmoil (6) 17. Leaving nothing out, steal roof-beam (6) 18. Stare open-mouthed at green-headed primate (4) 20. A blow on the wrist? (4)

QUICK ACROSS: 7 Ocean; 8 Iterate; 9 Inertia; 10 Climb; 12 Profligate; 15 Unassuming; 18 Equal; 19 Shrivel; 21 Janitor; 22 Genus.

DOWN: 1 Solicitude; 2 Lever; 3 Unit; 4 Pilaff; 5 Reaction; 6 Habitat; 11 Breathless; 13 Resolute; 14 Calumny; 16 Misery; 17 Event; 20 Rage.

CRYPTIC ACROSS: 7 Usury; 8 Landing; 9 Morsels; 10 Upset; 12 Trade route; 15 Nail polish; 18 Rites; 19 Garnets; 21 Contest; 22 Aisle.

DOWN: 1 Submariner; 2 Guard; 3 Byre; 4 Closed; 5 Inquires; 6 Dies out; 11 Trespasses; 13 Ripostes; 14 Listing; 16 Lights; 17 Gesso; 20 Rear.

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

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LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ 1. The Potala palace was once the chief residence of which 'Ocean Teacher'?

2. Hornburg, Badger Pass, Marathon, Ragnorak and Bulge are all examples of what?

3. What do the actors Rex Harrison, Yun Fat Chow and Yul Brynner all have in common?

4. With which country does one associate each of the following soups? a. Ramen, b. Tom Yum, c. Gazpacho, d. Psarosoupa 5. Name the six European Union countries that have the most borders with other countries.

6. In film, which genteel family owns the 'Twelve Oaks' plantation?

7. In which year did the RMS Queen Mary retire from trans Atlantic service? Plus or minus 1 year.

8. Rod Stewart's hit song 'Sailing' appeared on which 1975 album?

9. Name the two countries in the world beginning with the letter 'S' that have a sword or a saber on the national flag. One point for each correct answer.

10. The following 'swimming' related lyrics are from which songs? a. We would shout and swim about the coral that lies beneath the waves, b. I'm going where the water tastes like wine, we can jump in the water, stay drunk all the time, c. Two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, d. Now she's afraid to come out of the water, and the poor little girl's turnin blue 11. Which seed has been used for centuries to colour cheddar cheese?

12. Name the only male tennis player from each of the following countries who have been ranked number one in the world by the ATP. (since Aug 1973). a. Romania, b. Austria, c. Chile, d. Brazil 13. Which well known Sanskrit word can mean 'to unite' or 'to control'?

14. What name was given to the 3.2 million year old Australopithecus afarensis bones found in Ethiopia in 1974?

15. The scientific name for which well known extinct creature means 'rapid thief' when translated?

1. The Dalai Lama. (translated 'Ocean Teacher' or 'Ocean Leader'), 2. Famous battles. (real and fictional), 3. They have all played the King (King Mongkut) in film. Harrison (Anna and the King of Siam, 1946) Chow (Anna and the King, 1999) Brynner (The King and I, 1956), 4. Four answers a. Japan, b.

Thailand, c. Spain, d. Greece. 5. France (10), Germany (9), Austria (8), Hungary and Poland (7), Italy (6). 6. The Wilkes family (in 'Gone With The Wind'). 7. 1967. 8. Atlantic Crossing.

9. Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. 10. Four answers. a. Octopus's Garden (Beatles), b. Going Up The Country (Canned Heat), c.

Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd), d. Itsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (Brian Hyland). 11. The annatto seed, 12. Four answers. a. Ilie Nastase, b. Thomas Muster, c. Marcelo Rios, d.

Gustavo Kuerten, 13. Yoga, 14. Lucy, 15. Velociraptor

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‘Mike Probert talks Golf Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

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Charity Golf Competition The Leader in conjunction with the Torrevieja Costa Lions and Costa Blanca Green Fee Services will be hosting a charity competition at Vistabella on Saturday 15th June 2013 with a shotgun start at 8.30am with places for 60 players at a cost of €35 per person (including golf, buggy and prizes) for non Vistabella members and only €5 (excluding buggy) for Vistabella members. The format will be an 18 hole (non federated) Stableford with all players playing off their lowest handicap and there will be a host of prizes including longest drive, nearest the pins and many more.

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For bookings and more information contact Mike at info@costa-blancagreenfees.com or direct on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 quoting reference LEADER. Golfing Weather Watch Well folks it looks like the heavy rain of a few weeks ago has gone and we should all be basking in the sun this week Hollow Tining Watch Alhama – 6th-8th May La Manga (North) – 6th-10th May Quotation of the week “The gaffer said I need to put more ‘bite’ into my tackles” – Luis Suarez (after trying to gnaw through the arm of a Chelsea defender).

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PADDY'S POINT GOLF SOCIETY

Thursday, 25 April 2013 – Mar Menor

By Mike Morris Alfie's Golf Society set off for the April monthly meeting at Mar Menor with the early morning topic of conversation not being the golf, but would the weather hold? Grey skies everywhere but on arrival no rain, and all 26 players and 2 guests teed off without the waterproofs being required ...yet ... it had to come eventually ... and it did !

16 players out of the 28 completed their round, and considering the conditions weather-wise, the 33 points posted by Ian Connell was a very creditable score indeed. 2nd place was taken by Peter Golder. Nearest the pin on the 2nd was won by Mick McManus (guest), and the 17th by Steve Mold. Gudlaugar (Gulli) Kristjannson smoked one on the 10th to take the longest drive prize.

Many thanks to Anita & Linda from Alfie's for providing the usual excellent post match buffet, and to Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services for arranging the venue Thursday, 30 May is our next date at Villamartin (which is also the second round of the Eclectic Cup). The list is filling up, so come along to Alfie’s Bar at La Ronda and add your name and pay your deposit. Hopefully the weather will have improved by then !

Captain's Day (Part 2) After an excellent golf day at Las Colinas our members and guests returned to Las Ramblas Golf Club for the Captain's Day dinner and annual awards evening. There was a great turn out of over 90 people all dressed up in their finery to make it a very colourful evening. The ladies were looking especially glamorous.

The wonderful meal and obviously the wine added greatly to the ambiance.

Many thanks go to the staff at Las Ramblas restaurant for a fantastic night.

After the meal Chairman Mick Ruttledge introduced the outgoing Captain David McBride. David gave a very warming speech, he thanked all of the membership for their support over the year, Rory and Hazel proprietors of Paddy's Point and all of his many generous sponsors who made prizewinning possible for lots of players on the day.

There was a special mention and gift for Hazel and Lisa for helping to organise the night's events. The Chairman then returned to the stage and added his thanks and humour for everyone's hard work over the year and also those who had worked hard to make Captain's day a great success.

President, Rory Lee, presented the President's Trophy to the order of merit winner David McBride. Our secretary Hazel, then read out, in "oscars" style, the nominations for the most improved golfer of the year. These were, Joe Adam, Paul Cullen, Ian Knust, Rory Lee, David McBride and Genaro Sanchez. And the winner was ............David McBride. Then on to the Captain's Golfer of the Year award. David shocked the winner with his eulogy and presented the trophy to a very popular winner, Paul Cullen.

Paul won the most improved golfer two years ago and from starting serious golf only 5 years ago has shown what it is possible to achieve with hard work and dedication.

We then returned to Paddy's Point for further celebrations which went on until the early hours, "Sunflower Valley" providing very popular music for those who still had enough energy for a dance or two. Once again many thanks to everyone who supported us over the last year.

LO CRISPIN GOLF SOCIETY Alicante Golf Club - 1 May 2013 Many thanks go to Mick the Grip for sponsoring nearest the pins all the 6 par three holes, in the end he managed to win one of these himself, but gave his voucher to one of his playing partners and two players actually played their balls to exactly the same distance so each received a prize. We played a Texas scramble with all teams, ten in all, evenly matched, not only were we glad the course was open after all the storms of the last week but even more pleased when we found out that the course had taken all the rain very well. Not many mud or wet patches and access onto the course with buggies allowed at a 90 degree angle made play less tiring. One of our group thought that the 90 degree access was driving down the middle of the fairway, I bet he can still hear the laughter in his ears, can't you Harry?

The course was in very good condition and even though the yellow tees were on the Ladies blue tees the course played very long. One lady used the Barnes Wallace theory and sent the ball skimming over the water which kept on going to the middle of the fairway, a good job it did as we had to use this ball as all the other three were in the water. A good day was had by all played in the sunshine. The winning teams were: 1st Bill Mackay, Bill Acton, Mick Johnson and Steve Harrington 63.2 2nd Harry 90degree Wilcock, Bob Berry, Andrew Cox, Paul Flanaghan 65.3. 3rd Martin Collins, Colin Ranson, Geoff Dowsett and Malcolm Morrison 65.7 NTPs: George Stewart hole 3, Steve Harrington/Brian Leys hole 6, Mick Reeves hole 8, Bill Mackay hole 12, Alan Craine hole 15 and Phil Rhodes hole 17.

Two teams shared the 2s pot: Barny Barningham, John Henderson, Frank Cusack, Alan Crain and Mick Budd, Norman Potter, Brian Leys, Sue Smith and just to make the day perfect, Mick 'The Grip' Reeves won the free game draw.

Our next few games are full with reserves lists, so to help the organising of these events we would appreciate anybody who cannot play letting the Captain know or any one of the Committee so other players can be accommodated.

Future events: Wednesday 15th May, Captain's Drive In, La Finca (memberships to be paid prior to this event).

The photo shows Captain David McBride presenting the trophy to Golfer of the Year Paul Cullen

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ESTRELLA DAMM CRIB LEAGUE Results and League Table after Monday 22nd April 2013 Sportsman “B” Team 4-5 Hoggies Ospreys Catorce Lions 6-3 Hoggies Kestrels Catorce Leopards 2-7 Sportsman “A” Team Hoggies Falcons 8-1 TJ's Jays Izzys Bar Peacocks 4-5 Ebony & Ivory Merlins Bar Virgo Robins 3-6 La Siesta Sharks Ebony & Ivory Jags 7-2 Izzys Bar Magpies Bar Meson Galea 5-4 Bar Virgo Voles

La Siesta Sharks Ebony & Ivory Jaguars Bar Virgo Voles Hoggies Falcons Catorce Leopards Catorce Lions Bar Meson Galea Sportsman “A” Team Ebony & Ivory Merlins TJ's Jays Hoggies Kestrels Hoggies Ospreys Sportsman “B” Team Izzys Bar Peacocks Izzys Bar Magpies Bar Virgo Robins

P W 30 21 30 19 30 19 30 17 30 17 30 17 30 16 30 15 30 15 30 13 30 13 30 13 30 12 30 12 30 11 30 10

L 9 11 11 13 13 13 14 15 15 17 17 17 18 18 19 20

F 151 152 143 144 142 133 133 131 130 137 127 127 129 123 133 125

A 119 118 127 126 128 137 137 139 140 133 143 143 141 147 137 145

Diff 32 34 16 18 14 -4 -4 -8 -10 4 -16 -16 -12 -24 -4 -20

Pts 42 38 38 34 34 34 32 30 30 26 26 26 24 24 22 20

April 22nd and the ultimate week of our crib league went with some tears and some smiles and with the lion’s share of the luck going to the teams topping out the league table, this year was the turn of Margaret’s La Siesta Sharks who had been filing their teeth all season. However, congratulations to them as it is their 1st year at the top. For their final game they went to Derek’s bottom of the league Bar Virgo Robins who haven’t had a lot

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of luck. The Sharks had Andy and Joe in impressive form with 3 wins while for the Robins all 3 pairs scraped in with 1 win each.

Well done to Brian’s Jaguars from Ebony & Ivory who move up into second place with memories of their Shady’s “A” days and had all 3 pairs with 2 wins each again Dorothy’s off colour Magpies for whom Martin and John trod the slippery slope without a win.

Hard luck to Val’s Bar Virgo Voles who dropped a place into 3rd spot in losing out at Meson Galea against Ayliff’s team who had Lynda and Pat as their best pair with 3 wins while for the Voles Terry and Jean performed best with 2 wins.

Well, what can I say other than well done to my Hoggies Falcons as we produced the best win of the night and gained the 4th league spot, our best ever finish, and on the receiving end were Sue’s TJ’s Jays whose only success were Jim and Tom with 1 win while we had 2 pairs on 3 wins each.

Next up were John’s Catorce Leopards who dipped out to Steve’s gloating “A” team from the Sportsman who had Terry and Harry in unusual good form with their 3 wins while for the Leopards only Tony and Dorothy really turned up to score the teams only 2 wins.

Also at Catorce, the other John had his Lions team in good order with their fine win against Russell’s Kestrels from Hoggies Bar whose 3 pairs performed equally well with 1 win each while for the Lions Brian and Mary maximised the night with their 3 wins.

Up at the Sportsman Peter’s “B” team just lost out to Richard’s Hoggies Ospreys whose 2 pairs won 2 games each for the win while George and Bruce were top dogs for the Sportsman with their 2 wins, giving the Ospreys a leg up into equal placing in the league with stablemates The Kestrels.

Finally to Izzys Bar where Mary’s Peacocks entertained Keith’s Merlins from Ebony & Ivory whose pair of Barbara and Les reigned supreme with 3 wins while the losing Peacocks teams pair of Mary and Jean finished the season with a generous 2 wins.

On that note, we have the Team Knockout Trophy to look forward to and then the summer respite leading to our next season in September and with many thanks to the team at The Leader for publishing our reports.

TMGS MATCH REPORT; HACIENDA RIQUELME 1ST MAY, 2013.

Today, we ventured into the world of the Polaris courses to the sand trap haven of Hacienda Riquelme and for once, the wind and the rain were absent and not one person was complaining.

There is no doubt about it on this course, if you hit a semi decent tee shot, you have a 40/60 chance of ending up wither in a bunker or in those damn

stumps of grass that seem to gobble the ball away. However, the scores on the doors were of a reasonable nature even though only one person achieved his handicap and that was Alex “The Bruiser” Alfody who took the Gold Division with 36 points who narrowly edged out Matthew Taylor on 35 points. Mike Freeman claimed 3rd place with 34 points.

The Silver Division top slot was claimed by the “First Lady”, Shelia Dean with 32 points beating Ray Ewins on the countback system. 3rd place was taken by outgoing Captain, Alan Rickers with 31 points.

The NTP’s were claimed by Darren Hancock who hit the dance floor on holes 5 and 15 and Alex Goslan on the 7th. Strangely enough, no-one in the Silver Group hit the 201 par 3 17th!!

It was pointed out that Colin Marsden has now stopped using the anchored belly putter in favour of the normal putting style. Not that he had a belly putter anyway, it’s just he’s lost with and now his 33 inch putter does not anchor. It also rumoured that he is hitting the ball better with his driver and that is due, solely, to the fact that he can now see the ball on the tee.

Our next game, Wednesday 8th May 2013, see’s us at the La Finca golf course, so if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Match Secretary on 966719604.

We also run small matches on Friday’s and if you fancy a fun knock around, contact Steve Higgins on 968978188.

SAN MIGUEL GS MAY-DAY VISIT to VILLAMARTIN San Miguel Golf Society’s monthly trip to one of its most popular venues fell on a red day this month turning the already booked up course into a state of nearly bursting at the seams!

The recent spate of very wet weather eventually coming to an end happening to coincide with a public bank holiday meant courses everywhere were probably taking as much advantage as possible to claw back some recent “bad weather” losses.

Inevitably it was to result in a long, slow round but as all ten of our flights, rather like a busy Heathrow airport, managed to land in the clubhouse at fairly regular ten minute intervals, it was clear that the cause of any of the day’s delays could not be laid at our door!

The course was in great condition, especially when you consider the day’s foot-traffic and the amount of water that’s fallen on it during the patch of inclement weather. The only part of the course to be slightly weather-beaten was a rather soggy 18th fairway which, being at the foot of its own little valley, was hardly unexpected.

Only three of the NTP’s were claimed with the 13th green managing to remain unscathed. Winners were John Osborne, Steve Davis and, by the smallest of margins, Steve Fleet.

The top two visitors were Willy Buchanan with 35 points and Tom woods with 33, both very respectable scores.

The society’s silver category top four were Paul Cobain (29), Norman McBride (31), Stanley Matthews (32 C/B) with special congratulations this week going to Mick Roscoe celebrating his first win, achieved with the help of a count-back, also with 32 points…..well done, Mick.

Big Stevie Fleet is maintaining his purple patch in the gold division and

was top scorer of the day and also the gold winner amassing 38 points. Just one point behind was “Mister Steady”, Barry Roehrig, with Alan Gilbert just beating regular prize-winner, John Drakesmith, on count-back, both carding 33 points.

Tommy Boyle did not have one of his best days but as a form of compensation he went home clutching the day’s “Abacus” award, a fine bottle of Rioja.

Don’t forget to visit www.smgs.org or give Barry a buzz on 966 731 033 to keep up to date with all the news from the area’s leading society. All the courses we are visiting are very busy for the next couple of months, so the advice is to book early to save possible disappointment. Visitors are very welcome.

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EUROGOLF, LA MARQUESA 47 players took part in our May Monthly Medal/Founder’s Cup Competition on Thursday 2 May 2013 at our home course of La Marquesa Golf Course. The Founder’s Cup is played with a handicap restriction of 18 for men and 30 for ladies. Thankfully the weather conditions have taken a turn for the better from last week and everyone managed to finish their round on what was a pleasant day for golf.

The results were as follows: Gold Division - 1st John Barraclough 74 nett..2nd Keith Wright 75 nett, 3rd Bill Martin 76 nett Silver Division: 1st Brian Heard 73 nett, 2nd John Jones 75 nett, 3rd Frances Buckeridge 78 nett Nearest the Pins: 5th Tony Hitt, 11th David Blanchette, 12th John Barraclough, 15th David Gregson, 17th Ken Brett Best Front 9: Julian Frutos 34.5, Best Back 9: Colin Hobden 37 Winner Of The Monthly Medal: Brian Heard Winner Of The Founder’s Cup: John Barraclough Football Winners: Ken Brett, Doug Spiring, Julian Frutos, Bev Fairhurst TOFF’s Results Tuesday 30 April 2013 Overall Winner –Cindi Green Gold Division: 1st David Gregson 36 points, 2nd Keith Wright 35 points, 3rd Bill Martin 35 pts Silver: 1st Tony Stanley 35 pts, 2nd Beverley Fairhurst 32 pts 3rd Tom Walker 31 pts Bronze: 1st Cindi Green 37 pts, 2nd Tom Hull 33 pts, 3rd Gina Ashworth 31 pts Nearest the Pins: 5th Bill Martin, 15th David Gregson, 11th Rachel Leckey 17th John Barraclough Best Front 9 – Terry Sharley 18 Best Back 9 – Robin Richards 19

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By Doug Wright We started the week off with a Change Partners which was won with a score of 85 pts. by the team of Doug Wright, Rod Doel, Mike Chapman & Roger Tunstall.

Wednesday's competition was a Singles Stableford. As has been the case in the past few weeks scoring was not very good given the good conditions and only one player, Ron Phipps, beat par with 37 pts. The full results were: Cat1. 1. Ron Phipps 37 pts, 2. Mick Brentnall 32 pts (c/b), 3. Ken Robertson 32 pts.

Cat2. 1. Joyce McClusky 34 pts (c/b), 2. Yvonne Phipps 34 pts, 3.

Carole Wheeler 33 pts.

2s Club. Joe Rothery, Liz Robertson, Mick Brentnall & Lindsay Forbes (x2).

On Friday 14 members played in a Texas Scramble with the remainder playing further matches in the Summer Match Play League. The Texas Scramble was won with an excellent score of 58.9 by the team of Nick Campbell, Doug Wright, Mike Chapman & Norman Page.

TRIPLE EVENT FOR SAMARITANS IN SPAIN Following on from the call for more sponsors for the popular annual Charity Golf Day being at held at Las Colinas Golf and Country Club, Campoamor on Saturday 15th June 2013 to raise much needed funds for Samaritans in Spain (this worthy non-profitable charity) is pleased to announce additional sponsors.

To the delight of the Samaritans’ volunteers in Spain and excitement of golfers competing to win on the day, we have received confirmation this week, that for the 3rd year running, Ford Talleres Martinez from San Miguel de Salinas is donating a brand new Ford car to the value of 20,000 Euros.

In addition to the main sponsors of the event The Rental and Sales Centre (Los Dolses and Villamartin), the original sponsors Albatross Golf Tours Los Dolses, and Las Colinas Golf and Country Glub, Campoamor, Chemies Bar, and The Hub at Villamartin Plaza, there are additional businesses happy to sponsor the event this year.

New sponsors to the event for 2013 are, Ashoka Indian Restaurant behind ‘The Priory’ , C & G Windows, John Davies and Philip Powell, Eduardo’s at La Finca and Villamartin, Euronics, Fairways, Home Espana, Peysu, Shakiri Indian Restaurant, Sun World, and Total Mobile Tyre Service.

Golf event tickets (price 65€) are available at Albartoss Golf Tours Los Dolses.

Dinner Dance tickets (price 50€) please email denise1sams@hotmail.com.

If anyone would like to sponsor this event, or requires further information, please telephone Denise on 699 416 819. Samaritans’ ‘free’ ‘emotional support helpline’ operates every evening from 8pm until midnight: Telephone 902 88 35 35

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON RESULTS – 2 MAY 2013 Pint Depot All Stars Breakaways Rendezvous Los Toros PB’s Pirates The Hub Meerkats Madigans Hattons Honeys

2-10 7-5 6-6 6-6 8-4 6-6 3-9

Gogarty´s Gophers Rendezvous Los Toros The Hub Meerkats The Hub Hyenas Hattons Hunks Busters Madigans Breakaways PB´s Pirates Breeze Bar Sporting Misfits Hattons Honeys Mirador Mixtures Pint Depot All Stars

P 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26

Hattons Hunks The Hub Hyenas Gogarty´s Gophers Sporting Misfits Busters Breeze Bar Mirador Mixtures

W 22 21 22 16 14 13 11 10 10 8 5 3 1 0

D 3 5 2 3 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 2 4 5

L 1 0 3 7 7 9 11 11 12 14 17 21 21 21

F 234 222 209 191 176 170 173 160 136 132 134 79 94 84

A 78 90 103 121 136 140 139 152 176 180 178 233 218 228

Pts 47 47 44 35 33 30 26 25 24 20 14 8 6 5

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 x 2 (Meerkats), Mike Snow (Breakaways), Paul Baxter x 2, John Bowden (Breeze Bar), Mark Todd, James Brown, Paul Easton (Gogarty´s), Peter Ayres (PB´s), Ray Harvey (Busters) 171s: Tony Beverley (Breeze Bar), Graham Todd (Meerkats), Martin Hastings, Ron Chadwick (Rendezvous) Highest game shot: Eddie Bendelow (Hub Meerkats) 157 (T20,T19,D20) Best single: Mark Farmer (Madigans) 15 darts What a dramatic end to the season. The league championship was only decided on the last leg of the last match, what a nail biter. Young Jack Todd must have been shaking like a leaf when he let go of the dart that was to land in D20 to take the draw, point and championship for his team.

As expected the first few legs of the match were a little tentative with the enormity of the occasion hard to camouflage. Tons by young Todd and Phil Waller, were the only scores to shout about in the team game, Waller eventually going out on D1. Gogarty´s replied immediately via Paul Easton 100, Todd 95 and Ali O´Keeff D20, despite 100s from Waller and Ron Chadwick. By the second triple everyone was settling down to some decent scoring particularly Gogarty´s skipper Bill Warburton who showed the way when everyone else was finding the double elusive, by hitting D1 for 1-2. James Brown and Todd were the skipper´s choice of first pair against Chadwick and Martin Hastings. Big Bill was proved right. Brown launched in with 140 and 100 plus straight out on D4 for 1-3. Four of the best featured next Trevor Hartley and Terry Hagenaars against the throw v.

O´Keeff and Easton. Hundreds by both Bulls looked like the home side had made the opportunity to reduce the deficit. Not so, the Gophers clung on desperately and given the chance of a shot out coolly took it courtesy of Easton on D20 (1-4). Chris O´Brien and big Bill squared up to Waller and Amanda Skinner in the next and although all four players scored well the finish was scrappy. It was left to Waller, having been there before to score the remaining points on D1 for 2-4 at half time. The singles opened up with a fine display of arrows from O´Keeff 100,140 and Graham Dunning 140,100. A splendid match, Dunning D16 just edging out ¨top gun¨ O´Keeff. 3-4. Bulls captain Skinner got it just right in her singles

selection. The ¨Hag¨ was up next against big Bill, the Dutchman immediately hitting his opponent with 2x140, Warburton kept tabs on him and a 95 left the Gopher on a shot, but the Hag needing 50 hit S10,S20,D10 for 4-4. Another great game followed, Waller against Easton, the latter hitting an excellent ton to leave a shot out but it was the laid back Waller who piled in with 3x100 and D10 for the Bulls to lead 5-4 at the crucial stage in the match. Captain Skinner faced Kevin Fitzpatrick next in a very tight game that saw the skipper close out D10 for 6-4 and one leg required for the title. Hartley had a challenge on his hands next against Brown, but came out of the trap quickly with 100 and further decent scores. Brown replied with 100 and 86 to leave 68. In the circumstances Hartley expected another shot, but no, the Gopher seemingly nerveless hitting T20,D4 for 6-5. The match now hinged on the last leg of the 26 match season spanning 8 months, a Bull win would give them the championship, a draw and it would go to Gogarty´s. Hastings had the throw against Jack ¨Sweeney¨ Todd, but couldn’t make it count. Sweeney hit 96 and 100 to leave 52 and next throw hit S12,D20 for the leg, draw and title on leg difference for Gogarty´s first title. A wonderful finale to the season and all credit to both Gogarty´s and Rendezvous Bulls on an excellent tussle. Ironically the Bulls came second without losing a game, however if you turn the equation on its head Gogarty´s won more matches.

The Hattons League Plate was just as tight as the championship with Breakaways holding their nerve against a strong Hub Hyenas outfit and winning by the narrowest of margins. PB´s Pirates draw against the Misfits meant they lost the opportunity of silverware by just one point.

Breakaways winning double came via Del Lister after Mike Snow had ensured the draw. A 5-1 half time lead from the efforts of Lister 120,2x100 and Mike Douglas 132 virtually assured Breakaways of the plate. Jim Scott hit a 160 (questionable grouping Jim) and still managed to lose his singles. Jeff Harvey 140 and Andy Brooker 134 top scored for the Hyenas.

In the other big match of the night the Mirador Mixtures visited the Honeys of Hattons attempting to win their first game of the season and with the distinct possibility of lifting themselves from the bottom should the Pint Depot lose. Success at last for Debbie Mackleston´s Mixtures its all been worthwhile for the league sponsor who has waited 26 matches for a win and what a win. Five double ones, but whose counting, contributed to a close affair, not indicated by the 3-9 score line. Ian Sleath made it 24 at half time and then increased the lead to 2-5 at resumption against Dirk Van Damme on D5. Dave Wright, Dan Jones and Mark Fern made it 2-8 before Ray Green made the score a little more respectable at 3-8. On to the last game of the night and season came Phil De Lacy playing Debbie ¨Euronics¨ Mackleston. Now Phil can play a bit but was mesmerised by the ¨Mac´s¨ powerful scoring 132,66,100 to leave 40. He had no chance to find his usual form as the Mixture calmly slotted home D20 for a 3-9 result and 13th place.

Mark Filer registered an excellent 17 darts singles to include 2x100,1x140 and D16 against Graham Todd in his team´s match against the Meerkats.

Down at Madigans scores were really flying in when the Breeze Bar came to town. A draw was the outcome, with Paul Baxter hitting his second 180 of the season, assisted by John Bowden 100,140 and Marie Dowson 100.

Madigans response was Jim Macey-Lillie´s 2x100,120, Leah Chesworth 100 and Des Field´s impressive 2x100,125 and 140. Mid table for Madigans this term, but they will be setting their sights a little higher next season.

Mens Singles K.O. Finalists – Player Profiles Bill Warburton. Replaced Andy Hammond who returned to the UK, as captain and who was a hard act to follow. Has done a good job steering Gogarty´s to the top with an abundance of players in the semi-finals of the singles and pairs. Big Bill is from Middlesbrough and says he would collapse if he won the lottery as he never subscribes to it. Married to Marie, with two children and one granddaughter. Enjoys a pint or two and loves his darts naming Cliff Lazerenko as his favourite player. There´s a blast from the past for you. Title odds 4/1.

Mark Todd. Lived in one of the most beautiful areas of England, Windermere in the Lake District until 6 years ago. Supports Blackburn Rovers and even remembers George Best. Names his favourite sports person as Ali (Muhammed not O´Keeff). Has got a thing about Uma Thurman and even her sister, but really prefers Gail his wife. Uses quite a heavy 32g dart and enjoys a cider when down at Gogarty´s. Likes a flutter or two and if he were to be any other person it would have to be the Statesman Winston Churchill. Title Odds 3/1.

Alex Nikolov. Qualified from Gogarty´s, with big Bill and plays for the Meerkats. Often referred to as ¨the Tourist¨ but is also known as the swearing Bulgarian. Is a hard working builder and a good one at that, which probably explains why he will be first in the queue for the buffet on semis and finals night. Shows some class when naming Phil Taylor as his favourite darts player and loses it supporting Arsenal with father in law Derek. Married to Donna and has a daughter Natalia. Title Odds 9/4.

Ali O´Keeff. Has had a very good season playing for Gogarty´s qualifying from the Hub venue. Is an all rounder when it comes to sport, admiring the exploits and tenacity of Andy Murray, whilst enjoying a round of golf himself. Names Simon Whitlock as his favourite darts player and confides he is thinking of growing his hair in the same fashion as the likeable Aussie. Also likes football particularly Nottingham Forest and would like to have breakfast with Halle Berry. Who wouldn’t! Title Odds 9/4.

James Brown. The well known Gogarty´s publican, will be attempting the double of singles and pairs this season qualifying from the Breeze Bar venue. Originally from Taunton, has been in Spain for 11 years. Given the opportunity he would love to have dinner with Muhammed Ali and Ted Bundy, but breakfast would have to be with the actress Jennifer Lawrence.

If he won the lottery it would be golf, golf and more golf all over the world. Shouldn’t be a shortage of volunteer caddies for you James. Title Odds 5/2.

Joe Miller. Is a fan of the late Jockey Wilson, former darts world champion. Enjoys a curry like the rest of us and would have loved to have dined with Tommy Cooper and Les Dawson. Joe seems to have a fascination with the departed. Liz Hurley is very much alive and she is the one he would enjoy breakfast with, if wife Natalie would let him. His favourite film is Gladiator but although modelling himself on the star of the film Russell Crowe, prefers John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson. Title Odds 4/1.

Terry Hagenaars. Otherwise known as the Flying Dutchman or the Hag and guess where he comes from. Holland. Won the singles title last year in a thrilling final against Mark Filer and hopes to retain the title. Yet another supporter of Blackburn Rovers making it two in southern Spain.

An admirer of Usain Bolt, the world´s fastest man and like many of us enjoys an authentic paella. Runs the ever popular supermarket in El Galan where you can get about almost anything. Title Odds 2/1.

Phil Waller. Has been an ever present of the Bulls side for the past few years and can play a bit when he puts his mind to it. No other information is available on Phil as he claims everyone knows everything about him.

Title Odds 7/2.

Semi Finals and Finals Both will commence play at 8 p.m. participating players must register 15 minutes before that time. Everyone is welcome to enjoy an exciting evening of darts with a buffet for both semi finals on May 9th and Finals and Presentation on May 16th. All recipients of awards must be present for collection.

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HORADADA ROAD RACES Now jointly run, the 4th Half Marathon & 1st 10.5 K Road Races managed to attract a reasonable turn-out of runners, despite the poor, wet & windy conditions on Sunday morning.

Running Wild A.C. of Los Dolses was represented by five members within the approx. 170 entrants for the shorter race only, with the Club´s ladies being unusually outnumbered by their men.

However, pride of place must go to the two ladies, as both Vet “A” Helen Giles (57:06) and Vet “C” Julia Skinner (67:06) achieved 3rd. place each in their respective categories. Howard Bednall (54:27) was 9th., John Pascoe (58:20) 14th. & Jim Gavin (72:39) 17th. all competing in the highest age-group available - Vet “D”, 50 years & over.

A mistake in the organisers´ official results actually listed Jim as 3rd.

LADY Vet “D” but he kept well clear of the podium at the presentation.

ABBEY ANGLING MATCH FISHING

By Terry Screen The 6th round of the Spring Series was fished at Blanca on the 30th April.

The day started off cold but clear, until half way through the match when there was a terrible thunder and lightning storm with the heavens then opening up with torrential rain. The water was high and coloured and up the rocks and it rose by five inches during the course of the match.

Fishing at Blanca is still hard going and even the Bleak are not responding, but there was still a good turnout of anglers with just three dry nets on the day.

We are now half way through the Spring Series and romping away in first place is Stan Roberts with 53points in second place is Ian Dalzell with 37points and third place Terry Screen with 35points, on the final match of the series three of the eleven matches with the lowest points are dropped, so it is still all to play for.

1st on the day was Ian (The Wizard) Dalzell with 7.400kg 2nd Terry (Swing em) Screen with 5.350kg 3rd Stan (The Man) Roberts with 5.210kg All fishing the feeder using maggot All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 32 8368

CARP-R-US CLUB NEWS The Clubs Match Anglers were to have fished for the Murcian Cup on the River Segura in Murcia town centre last Thursday. But as several members were away trying their luck on the River Ebro in Cataluña, this coupled with the extra rain that fell over the last weekend flooding the river again, led to the match being postponed.

The match scheduled for the 9th of May is at the Pantana de Beniarres so if you are not sure of the way meet at the old Café that is just past the tunnel at 8.00am. They will then leave there at 8.15 to drive to the bank side.

This match is the 1st round of the Clubs Summer League. The following match- round 2- will be fished on the 16th of May on the Eden Canal in Guardamar. Meet on the bank at 8.00am but do not forget to book a peg with Dave or Barry for all Club matches.

The next of our Quiz nights will be on Tuesday the 14th of May and will be starting at 7.30am. The cost of entry to this is just 1€ per person and teams of up to 6 of less can take part. As this is the first Quiz of the month a Game of Snowball Bingo will be played during the course of the evening.

On Saturday the 18th of May the Club will be holding a Race Night / bring and buy sale with an auction at the end. Rolls etc will be available for you to purchase.

The following morning Sunday the 19th of May there is a Club meeting at 10.00am for the Committee ,followed by the General meeting at 11.00am The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which can be found just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar Information can be found about this Angling and Social Club on our Web site at www.carprus.net or you can phone 966717923 for the latest information.

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ADAM AND LUCY RETURN AS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS Adam and Lucy Stewart returned this week to their home and to swimming club, “Club Natacion Torrevieja”, European Champions. This years Downs Syndrome Open European Championships took place in the Quays Sports Centre, Southampton between the 20 and 21st of April.

Throughout the competition Adam and Lucy worked hard and won an outstanding set of results. Adam won Gold in his 800m Freestyle, Gold in his 400m Freestyle, Gold in the 100m Freestyle, Bronze in the 50m Backstroke . The relay team in which Adam participated also won Silver medals. To make this achievement even more outstanding Adam gained new personal best times in all of his races. He just keeps getting faster!!

Lucy, his sister, who has just started competing and training with Club Natacion Torrevieja, also excelled to gain Silver medal in her 50m Breaststroke and a 4th placed ribbon in her 25m Breastroke races.

All of the swimmers, trainers, friends and management of Club Natacion Torrevieja want to congratulate Adam and Lucy and are very proud of their achievements. Adam and Lucy have worked hard with trainer Juanma Martinez and wish to thank both Juanma and Chris at Transform Fitness Spain, for all their support and expertise. Adam is now hoping that his new times will qualify him for the

World Downs Syndrome Championships to held in Mexico 2014.

For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa - 665454126 or President Felipe on 609418776 or by e-mail on info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com

LAS SALINAS PETANCA LEAGUE AGM

By Roger Seymour

This was held at the Asturias Restaurant on May 2nd.

This was started last summer, and will again be commence at the end of With a very busy agenda the president Malcolm Banger, welcomed the del- May, more details soon. egates and got the meeting underway. Then onto the officers reports.

EL RANCHO PETANCA The election of officers was first, with the President re elected by a close The visit by La Romano on May 19th to play at El Rancho will bring 30 call. The vice president is Gordon Morrow, a new face on the board. The players from each side, the El Rancho squad are made up from local teams competitions secretary brings Nancy McGrandles onto the board she will which will give players 3 games each add strength to the board. A new post is Web master, this is now in the ROCAJUNA OPENi capable hands of Peter Golding. The league and fixture secretary's are Pat Entries are invited for this open pairs which takes place at Rocajuna on and Mick Roberts, they have done this demanding job for sometime and May 25th. this will be the last season, as they feel newcomers should be coming on PETANCA IN PLAYA FLAMENCA now. The results secretary Carolyn Brinsmead has also done this job and will continue..

Bob Hornsey is the registration officer this too is a demanding position with more teams joining. The treasurer ,will be in the capable hands of Nancy McGrandles.

The development officer Roger Seymour, having lined up almost a new division, now goes back to Press and Sponsorship. The league now have Kosta Kitchens, Rapid Repairs and B & W Cars from Montesinos.

The new 6th division, has interest from 7 teams, with two more needed by September.

With the agenda dealt with Malcolm closed the meeting wishing everyone a good summer.

EUROPEAN DAY IN TORREVIEJA The line up is nearing completion with just two places remaining , they should be finalized soon. This is the 11th year and will The Panthers Petanca Club take place again at the Jardin del Mediterranno, opposite the crematorium N332. The date is Sunday May The Panthers are always looking for new members for their Petanca Club.

12th, with a 10am start.. The Ayuntamiento in Torrevieja are again spon- They compete in Las Salinas Petanca League and currently meet 3 mornsoring the awards for the top four pairs. ings a week on the rinks by the Cultural Centre in Playa Flamenca. They LA SIESTA PETANCA are pictured above at the Castilla de Conessa where, last week, a number They now have 3 new pitches which were badly needed, this is a busy of their members demonstrated the sport to attendees at the Leader Expo. venue with La Siesta, XPS and a Belgium club all playing there.

If you are interested in joining the club simply go along to one of their regSUMMER LEAGUE ular sessions.

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HURRICANE DIVISION La Siesta Wasps Monte Mar Torro La Marina Pilots Vistabella Fairways El Rancho Emerald Isle Vulcans La Marina Navigators Horadada Hawks

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La Siesta Wasps 124 Sh 8 Pts Emerald Isle Vulcans 94 Sh 4 Pts Horadada Hawks 83 Sh 2 Pts La Marina Pilots 106 Sh 10 Pts El Rancho 61 Sh 2 Pts

SPITFIRE DIVISION Quesada Blenheims San Miguel Moors San Miguel Christians Country Bowls Foxes San Luis Wellingtons Emerald Isle Victors Greenlands Gladiators Greenlands Glosters

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Mazarron 5 22 0 8 San Luis Hercules 5 19 1 10 Quesada Comets * 5 19 0 11 Quesada Lancasters * 5 13 1 16 San Luis Mosquitoes 5 13 1 16 Country Bowls Badgers 5 11 2 17 La Siesta Hornets 5 10 2 18 Vistabella Greeners 5 9 1 20 * 2 pts deducted for failing to field a full team

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San Miguel Moors 84 Sh 4 Pts Country Bowls Foxes 103 Sh 5 Pts Greenlands Glosters 89 Sh 4 Pts San Luis Wellingtons 107 Sh 9 Pts Greenlands Gladiators 93 Sh 2 Pts

Friday 26th April 2013 SABA Summer Trips Hurricane league Today our roll ended when playing away to second placed El Rancho. The Montemar Torros could only win on one rink. Well played Joe and Diane Ridley and Joan Harding who won by 29 to 9.

Shots for 89 Shots against 99. Points for 2 Points against 12 Wednesday 1st May2013 Kings Cup Red South Division Another good day at the office. Diane Ridley won her singles 21/16. Joe Ridley won his singles 21/15. The pairs of David Melville and Alan Ashberry won 20/19. The trips of Geraldine Fisher, Tony Finan and Harry Dobson won 19/17. The rinks of Stan Routledge, June Young, Gordon Fisher and Bill Young lost by only one shot 13/14 . A great mornings bowl-

ing with the sun shinning down on us in more ways than one, both the pairs and the trips being won on the last end. The trips were 7 down with three ends to play they picked up a 6 to go into the last two ends 1 down they then picked up 1 shot to go into the last end 17 all. Geraldine Fisher then put three woods on the jack, Tony Finan with his woods covered the back, Harry Dobson then had to protect the head. They picked up a two to win the game. Well done to the whole squad. Shots for 94 Shots against 81 Points for 10 Points against 2 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.

COUNTRY BOWLS REPORT

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB

Match results for this week beginning with the Kings Cup. Division Blue Clarets played away against San Luis Blues where they only managed to earn three points, the duo of Steve Pearson & Peter Whitehall did a great job in the Pairs, they didn't have it easy, a very closely fought game but winning four shots on the last end secured a well deserved win of 18-15.

Pat Patton, Gerry Gough & Brian Patton playing the Triples also had a swings & roundabouts game, they dropped three shots on the eighteenth and had to be satisfied with a draw of 19-19. Both Singles and the Rinks games came in second! Overall shots, Clarets 74 (3) - 98 (9) Blues.

Division Red Merlots played at home and got a very good win over El Rancho. Dave Chaplin won the men's Singles 21-15 and Lin Watkins won the Ladies 21-15. Jenny Chaplin & Charlie Watkins won the Pairs 27-13.

Derek Gunning, StJohn Broadhurst & Karen Kirk won the Triples 21-7.

The Rinks just lost by three shots but never the less an excellent win again which puts then at the top of the league...keep it Up. Overall shots, Merlots 108 (10) - 70 (2) El Rancho.

SABA Spitfire league. The Fox's game was at San Miguel playing their Christians. Wins on two rinks and a drawn game on a third to win five points. Lynne Bishop, Jenny Nichols & Eric Bishop 23-14, Lin Watkins, Steve Pearson & Gerry Gough 22-14. Jenny Chaplin, Dave Chaplin & Ken Cuthbert drew 15-15. The overall shot difference was just one! Foxes 103 (5) - 104 (9) Christians.

SABA Harrier league. The Badgers were at home against Quesada Comets where they had two wins and collected another two points for a no show from Quesada. Derek Gunning, Joel Fernandez & Karen Kirk won 22-15.

Linda Roscoe, John Palmer & Peter Robinson won 18-12.

Andy White, Bob Smith & Alan Perry 10-0, hope you three were able to play a friendly. Overall shots, Badgers 85 (6) - 94 (8) Comets.

Signing off for now, Lynne Bishop. www.countrybowlsclub.com

Just as we’re getting back to work as usual – the weather intervenes & washes the matches out! It also washed out the San Luis 3-2-1 competition over last weekend; this is re-scheduled for 13-15th July.

SABA matches, Friday 26th April: Spitfire League: SL Wellingtons away v Greenlands Gladiators postponed until Sat 4th. Harriers League: SL Mosquitoes did manage to play at Country Bowls v CB Badgers & had a good result; pts 11-3, shots 118-93. Winning teams: Kath Waywell, Trevor Vanner & Scott Malden 20-13. David Steadman, Bob Foulds & Sue Ross 20-18. Ann Badger, Neil Morrison & Brian Badger 17-17. Sylvia France, Barry Edwards & Arthur France 22-13. Sadie Hubbard, Maureen & Peter Bromley 24-13.The SL Hercules played their re-arranged match on Tuesday 30th April at Quesada v the Comets, winning on 3 rinks & just missing out on the shots 102-103, pts 6-8. Winners: Frank Barclay, Bert Ewart & Derrick Cooper 22-10. Chris Brooks, Dave Blackie & Les Bedford 19-8. Norma Mole, Bill Webb & Vic Slater 23-15.

Fed King’s Cup, Wednesday 1st May. SL Blues played at home v the strong Country Bowls Clarets team. The matches were closely fought & could have gone either way but gradually the Blues pulled ahead, winning 9pts-3, shots 98-72. June Jones won her singles 21-9 & Colin Jackson won his singles 21-12. The rinks, Alan Bowen, Sheila Cammack, John Withers & Mal Hughes won 22-14 & the trips; Mel Highland, Joe Johnson & Colin Lindgren won 3 shots on the last end to snatch a draw, 19-19.

Unfortunately no results received for the SL Whites away at La Siesta.

Chicken drive, Wednesday 1st, winner, Brian Badger, & to keep it in the family; egg cup, Ann Badger.

On Thursday 9th 1:30/2:00, there will be a presentation of trophies at San Luis for the SABA Klingons & Trekkers teams; as winners of their respective leagues last season. We hope all team member will be able to attend.

Next weekend sees the start of the “Spanish Nationals”, good luck to all competitors. For any information about San Luis Club please contact June Jones (Capt) 966188920 or Sheila Cammack (Sec) 966 77 3001.

PROVIDING ALL YOUR BOWLING NEEDS CS Bowls Wear is located inside Diamond Flores, the florists in Ciudad Quesada and started business in January this year. It is run by Steve and Cheryl who supply top quality bowls wear and accessories to all members of lawn bowls clubs which are situated on the Costa Blanca.

Our florist shop has been in business for over 12 years so we decided that, rather than open a separate outlet, we would make room for all the bowlswear by simply changing our current premises around.

Since January we have built up a very nice selection and we always do our best to get whatever our customers require, including ladies sandals, sleeveless polos, and new white bowling shorts which are designed especially for bowlers here in Spain. If there is anything at all that we don’t have we can normally get it within 3 weeks.

As well as having the shop we visit most of the clubs on league or competition days with our stock, saving bowlers the time and expense of coming to our shop. We also sponsored an event at San Luis Bowls Club recently and presented the winner of the men’s singles with a polo shirt and trophy.

All this hard work has paid off as we have now been provided the opportunity to be one of the sponsors and supplier of bowlswear for the Federacion de Bolos in the Spanish Nationals which start this coming weekend. They will be held at 5 different bowls clubs in our area and take place over 2 weeks with clubs from all over Spain and Tenerife.

We now have the official 2013 polo shirts in our shop with orders being taken now.

We shall be present at a lot of the events during the competition and will be presenting the winners and runners up of the ladies pairs finals with a bouquet of flowers.

So why not come and visit our shop in Quesada which is only a 3 minute

drive from the arches on avda las Naciones next to Claptons Bar or come and see us at the Spanish Nationals.

Our shop is open from 10.00am – 4.00pm Mon-Fri and 10.00-2.00pm Saturdays. Tel; 966 71 6553 or Steve on 620 339 218.

We look forward to seeing you soon Email: csbowlswear@ymail.com.

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Harrier League Hornets and Wasps Monday 29th April.

The Wasps played their rearranged washed out match from the previous Friday against a strong Emerald Isle side, and considering the green was under water the day before, we didn’t fare too badly. Winning three rinks apiece and with the Wasps taking the shots by a healthy 124-84, an 8-6 away win was a good result. Our winners were, Jean Murphy, John Ball, Dave Livesey 32-15, Anne Heath Robert Heath, Steve Pond, 25-10 and our best win of the day, Jo Elkin, Pat Harman, Brian Harman 30-7. Well Done.

Kings Cup Red Division. 1st May. We entertained our neighbours from up the Road the San Luis Whites and what a Great morning’s bowls we had.

Pat Harman had a super game in the Ladies Singles winning 21-10, and her hubby, Brian, came back from 13-20 down on the 15th end to win the last three ends by 3 shots each to take the win 22-20. What a great finish!! Joy Gardiner and Jean Cooper came back from 0-9 to win the pairs 16-15, and John Moss, Bill Jordan, Ivan Goodsell Skipped by John Ball were always in front and won the rinks game 13-10. With shots in our favour 84-75, we took the points 10-2. Well done team.

Championship of Champions. La Siesta didn’t fair too badly with all Club Champions giving a good account of themselves in their respective games.

Congratulations to Mike Kelly, Bernie McDonald and Steve Pond (mixed trips) Derek Pickwick, and Sheila Chorley (mixed pairs) and George Richardson, with Norman Adcroft (men’s pairs) that all reached the semi finals but alas were defeated. Well done. Thanks to Greenland’s and El Rancho for their organisation and fine facilities, and for making everyone welcome, Chicken and Eggs 1st May. Chicken, Roy Howard, Wine, Carol Thorpe, Eggs, Trigger.

If you wish to take up a new sport, and want make new friends, with a little gentle exercise, you will be made very welcome. Bowls and shoes can be hired and tuition arranged. New members are always welcome. Ring Jim or Lyn on 690 190 523 and they will help, or call in at La Siesta Bowls Club at Calle Rossini, La Siesta Urbanisation.

By Steve Hibberd 'The rain in Spain, stays mainly on the plain' - oh really! Try telling that to green bowlers on the Costa Blanca, when for 4 miserable days, their favourite past time was literally washed away. But thankfully come Wednesday, our scheduled Kings cup match at San Miguel took place in glorious sunshine. Although we lost 8-4 overall, both our singles disciplines won. Lynn Greenland beat her opponent 21-19, whilst Steve Cantley also triumphed (21-14). Alas, the Princess league trips team also lost (14-17), in their first outing of the season.

In the SABA Spitfire league, both our teams were in action. At home to San Miguel Moors, Glosters ended a barren run, when they managed to pick up 4 points. Keep the faith: Mary Lockley, Jim Oliver, Jill Parker 2013. Jim Oliver, Steve Hibberd, Brian Miller 21-14. Over at Quesada, Gladiators only managed a win on 1 rink, earning them 2 points. Hang on in there: Graham Bater, Phil Goodfellow, Vic Mahomet 20-15.

By Arthur Brown The Greeners replayed their game scheduled for Friday 26th April on the following Monday. Away to La Siesta Hornets their run of disappointing results continued losing by 11 points to 3 and 96 shots to 83. Our one winning rink was Lesley Prockter, Peter Cadwell and Andy Leggatt while Bernard Ledger, Gordon Gowland and Jeff Neve managed a draw to give us the extra point.

On Wednesday our Kings Cup team entertained San Miguel Mavericks, both singles games were really hard fought and Maggie Furness produced a last end surge to take the game 21 – 20 while Richard Lee went down 19 – 21, unfortunately our only other winning discipline was our trips team of Sheila Cox, Neil Burrows and Jenny Bowman which meant an 8 points to 4 loss by 103 shots to 92. The good news however was that our Princes League team of Stuart Allman, Beryl Regan and Mac Maclean posted an 18 – 9 win to take the 2 points.

Normal SABA League service was restored on Friday with the Fairways and the Greeners coming up with very mixed results. The Greeners disappointing week continued with an almost fruitless trip to San Luis to take on their Hercules team, with only Doreen Leggatt, Pauline Rafferty and Pat Rafferty able to prevent a whitewash The Hercules won 12 points to 2 with a 120 to 87 shot advantage. The Fairways had a much more encouraging result beating El Rancho by the same points score 12 – 2 with 140 shots to El Rancho’s 61. Ann Rudkin, Tom Furness and John Rudkin led the way with a comprehensive victory closely followed by Beryl Regan, Bill Corbishley and Mike Regan and Stuart Allman, Maggie Furness and Richard Lee. Further victories although not quite so one sided came from Olwyn Ratcliffe, Mac Maclean and Brian Dunn and Martin Foulcer, Barbara Brown and Arthur Brown. Let’s hope this is a sign of things to come.

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB We haven't had a great week for results, but we have had good fun in great company. On Wednesday we travelled to Country Bowls for our Kings Cup fixture, full of confidence after our good win last week, but came back with our tails firmly between our legs. Our only shining lights out of the 5 games played were our rinks team skipped by Dave Whitworth who won 21-18. Ladies Singles - Irene Mangan 14-21. Mens Singles - Merv Armstrong 15-21. Pairs - Carolyn Harris and Drew Gerrard 13-27. Trips Ros Holmes, Brian Taylor and Alex Morrice 07-21. Rinks - Carol Smith, Sheila Cooper, Mike Smith and Dave Whitworth 21-18. Friday found us being entertained by Vistabella Fairways, who took full advantage of the home mat to take the rinks by 5 to 1 and the overall shots by a considerable margin, fully deserving their win. Margaret Odell, Merv Armstrong and Jim Rainbow 18-16. Trish Elsam, Malc Sykes and Malc Elmore 4-33.

Marianne Holtham, Ron Edwards and Drew Gerrard 12-16. Ros Holmes, Sue Rainbow and David Whitmore 10-19. Edward Elsam, Richard Needham and Rod Wright 9-28. Maxine Wright, Shirley Edwards and Ron Odell 8-27. Sponsored by Caser. For membership details please contact Irene Mangan 966 71 7700 or Marianne Holtham on 966 77 2222.

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PEPITIU SHINES AS TORRY REMAIN UNBEATEN CD LLOSA .......................0 FC TORREVIEJA .............0 This point made it mathematically impossible for Torry to be relegated.

They started the game well, with both Koeman and Gasch going close, then later on, it was Jose and Luis who tested the home keeper. Near the end of the 1st half, Llosa came close to nicking a goal during a goalmouth scramble, but a relieved keeper Pepitiu watched as the ball inched just wide.

Llosa dominated the 2nd period, which saw Pepitiu making numerous important saves. In defence, Rafa and Jorge stood firm, but there was little forward threat from Torry. Apart from an off target Luis volley, and a 3 versus 1 move, in which Dani failed to feed Koeman or Luis and the opportunity was lost, Torry seemed content to take a point off a useful Llosa side.

Next Sundays game (12 May) is back at VICENTE GARCIA STADIUM, ko 5pm, against relegation threatened Ribarroja. There will be classic cars, music, giant paella etc, on the day, to add to the carnival atmosphere now that Torry are safe from relegation.

ENSA TAKES REDS TO TOP UD HORADADA .............1 ALICANTE CF .................0 Supporters could have been excused for thinking they were watching a mid table, end of season, ‘nothing at stake’ game instead of a fixture that both sides needed to win, but for very different reasons. At the start of play the visitors were languishing just 2 places above the drop zone and needed to pick at least a point up at the Ikomar while a win for Horadada would move them above Almoradi and onto the top of the Preferente Division, with just 2 matches of the season remaining. But there was little quality from either side that suggested we were watching anything but a goal less draw. Nobody seemed able to put their foot on the ball and football we did see seemed to be played at 110 mph. There was very little creativity of note and, despite the absence of Campillo at the back, the Horadada defence were hardly stretched until the final quarter, and then, as everything spilled over, Ivan of Alicante, Robles from Horadada, and both managers, together with the substituted Martrez were all dismissed as tempers, and perhaps a little frustration boiled over in the visitors camp.

With hardly a chance, or a save, of note it was not until the introduction of Ensa that Horadada were sparked into any sort of life and then we had two good chances in as many minutes. Alicante couldn’t handle the for-

ward’s speed and from a ball fed infield by Titi it was Ensa that put Horadada in front in the 73rd minute.

Alicante then came into the game and we saw a succession of fouls as they upped their pace. Still, however, they were unable to handle Ensa and after the player won the ball at the edge of his own area he ran the length of the field as Kuki tried and failed to take him out and then Ivan lunged in to succeed where his team mate had failed. Both sets of players, management and fans were incensed and proceeding seemed to be getting out of hand. Fortunately calm was eventually restored but not before the dismissal of the Alicante trio.

As both teams then got back to playing out the final minutes of the game Alicante pounded the Horadada goal creating more chances in the last seconds than they had in the previous 95 minutes. It took one excellent flying save from Alex who was equal to a super reaction shot from Alicante sub Guille to ensure that the Reds took the three points that now see them sitting pretty at the top.

Next week away to Alcoyano and on the following Thursday16 May the Annual Supporters Club BBQ and Dance at the Ikomar Stadium where the end of season presentations will be made. Tickets are still available at 10 euro apiece. Call Trevor on 606 562 347 for details.

CF MIL PALMERAS WEEKLY ROUNDUP Benejuzar 6 - 3 Mil Palmeras Prebenjamines Sponsored by Fuegos La Fuente Another tough outing for the youngest toros team against 4th place Benejuzar, but nevertheless a plucky display which ended up in a closer than expected result.

After 15 minutes the scores were still level although Mil Palmeras had rode their luck a little. But on the 17th minute the home team finally broke through the stubborn defence of Lacey and Makenna and Dylan in goal. But 2 minutes later Kevin equalised at the second attempt for the Toros. After another 5 minutes Benejuzar scored 2 goals in as many minutes going in 3-1 up at halftime.

Just when you thought it was game over Mil Palmeras scored twice quickly with Kevin getting his second and Thomas Ellis getting the equaliser to worry the home team. But as the visitors pushed on to try and get a winner there were holes left at the back and Benejuzar capitalised on this grabbing 3 late goals to make the final score 6-3. well done all. man of the match Mason Kaylor Cooke strong in the tackle.

CF Mil Palmeras 4 - 4 Rojales A Benjamines Sponsored by Sunshine FM 102.8 A match of two halves with the first half dominated by the Toros with Rojales barely able to get out of their own half. Ben Naylor got the ball rolling in the 8th min closely followed by Luca Webb a min later .Bailey Tomilinson ,Niomi Sheffield ,Paolo Webb and Aron Beng cut down the Rojales attacks leaving Diego Sheffield a quiet half in goal .Luke Naylor controlled the center of the pitch giving David Milton-Stamm support on the right . David grabbed the next two goals first knocking Bens shot across the line then finishing Luke's chested down ball to make it 4-0 at half time .

Unfortunately the second half we fell foul of the dreaded long ball again letting in 3 goals in 3 mins all from long balls over the top .To make matters worse we then let a goal in from a Rojales corner 2 mins later .The last 15mins of the match the Toros took charge but didn't make the most of the possession they had either not releasing the ball early enough or making some sloppy passes and finished the match 4-4. MOM Ben Naylor for first half performance. Well Done to all players Thanks Scott and Martin C F Mil Palmeras 619 700 439/622 295 186 www.cfmilpalmeras.co.uk

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THADER SECURE PREFERENTE STATUS CD THADER...............2 SANTA POLA CF.......1 Another spring day with the pitch in excellent condition, the only thing missing again were the fans.

Whether this is due to the end of season or a club day with everyone having to pay I can't say. A political statement to begin proceedings as Thader came out wearing ‘save our school shirts’, something close to all our hearts.

Back to the match, Adriano missed the first good chance of the game but rectified this with a diving header moments later, after an inch perfect cross, to put the home side ahead. Then the home side suffered a bit of a set back with Pomeres having to be subbed due to injury. Although Pola were trying to get back into the game they were under constant threat from the runs of Adriano and Quino.

Quino was blatantly taken out by Tari who got away with a yellow when red would have been more appropriate but Thader had the better of the half and the fans had something good to watch as they went in one up.

The second half started slowly and it looked as if both teams were still having their tea. Adriano then broke down the right and his cross was converted

by Lloyd for his second in two consecutive home games. Even the Spanish are calling his name, good to see. Then, what is always on the cards happens. A shot saw Pazos back peddling to cover but his feet went from underneath him and Santa Pola got a very lucky goal. Now, where the first half was watchable, what happens to refs in the 2nd half; out come the yellows.

It's a shame for he had such a good first half, the only saving grace is that it is going both ways. Even so it was being made more obvious by Santa playing the all fall down game. This was spoiling the game but they were still trying to get back into the game.

In all a good result for Thader having been beaten away, so all even.Next week Pinosa, but this win must secure their Preferente status.

KOEMAN MAYDAY BRACE FOR TORRY FC TORREVIEJA ............3 ELCHE ILLICITANO ........0 Torry virtually made sure of div 3 safety, with this Mayday trouncing of near neighbours Elche.

Strangely enough, Elche were by far the better side for the first third of the 1st half, especially when new keeper Pepitiu pulled off a top drawer save to keep his goal in tact after only 3 mins. Goal # 1 arrived on 25 mins, courtesy of Koeman, who picked up a loose ball before drilling it low to the keepers left. Twas now all Torry, and it was no surprise that Villanueva doubled the goal tally, when finding the opposing keeper way off his line, he hit a speculative 40 yard shot. Although he did well to back peddle, the unfortunate custodian could only tip the ball just under his crossbar, and into the net. The game was made safe on 63 mins, when an assist by Luis found Koeman, who made no mistake in scoring his sides 3rd goal. So, following an unbeaten April, Torry look to be in a confident mood to extend that run throughout May.

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BATTLING WIN SEE’S ELCHE ALMOST THERE VILLARREAL CF .......................2 ELCHE CF .................................3 Any chance that Villarreal had of taking one of the two automatic promotion spots in Segunda A have now surely been well and truly dashed as Elche came from behind to take a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Madrigal.

The hosts were on the front foot from the start and they were in front with a `penalty from Perbet in just 8 minutes. Elche looked shell shocked and the home side created chance after chance but failed to add to their tally prior to the half time whistle Elche looked a little more assured following the restart but they were still on the back foot until intelligent distribution from Manu set Xumetra down the flank. His accurate cross to Carlos Gil saw the forward pull Alche back onto level terms The Illicitanos then began to play with rather more confidence and from a corner 3 minutes later Generalo met the cross to head Elche into a 2-1 lead.

Villarreal sub Uche levelled the scores on 80 minutes with a shot in a crowded area before that man Angel popped up five minutes from time to secure the points for the visitors. Bruno was dismissed in the final minutes of the game to reduce the home side to ten but Elche stood firm to maintain their nine point lead at the top over Girona who beat 3rd placed Alcorcon 3-2 earlier in the day. With 5 games of the season remaining just one more win for Elche will secure their promotion to La Liga which will hopefully come next Friday evening when they entertain FC Barcelona B

Cani is chased down by the Elche defencehip

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ELEVENTH HEAVEN FOR DAYA !

Daya Nueva 11 Thader 0 With Cox losing last night Daya Infantils G10s have one hand on the title.

Wins in Sunday's game and next week's last match at Oriel will see Daya crowned champions, no matter what Cox or third place Catral do. So would Daya suffer any nerves going into today's game? The answer was no as they tore into Thader from the off and won three corners in the opening minutes.

It took the home side 9 minutes to score their first goal when David lashed the ball home from close range. Just one minute later Jose scored the 2nd with a fierce shot following his good run. Daya continued to swarm forward like bees hitting the bar and forcing corner after corner. From one of these the ball found its way to Carlos who made no mistake with his shot for 3 - 0 on 17 minutes. Three minutes later Jose hit a long ranged effort that flew in for the 4th goal. Manuel made it 5 a few minutes later with a close range effort.

There was plenty of action in the visitors' penalty area but no further goals before half time. With the game effectively over coach, Paco, was able to make a number of changes to give his fringe players a run out. The second half was 5 minutes old when Jota found himself unmarked in the visitors' penalty area to score the 6th goal, could double figures be on the cards ? Alberto scored the 7th on 52 minutes so 10 goals certainly looked possible. Jose completed his hat trick on 57 minutes with Daya's 8th goal, surely 10 goals would be achieved. Jesus scored the 9th on 65 minutes but would the 10th come in the remaining 5 minutes, the answer was yes, Alberto on the far post blasting home from yet another corner. There was even time for Youssef to score the 11th with a neat shot on the stroke of full time. So a comprehensive and easy victory for Daya and surely the title is theirs. Tribute must be paid to the sporting manner in which Thader played. They were a credit to themselves, their manager and their supporters. Difficult to name man of the match in such a one sided game but for his three goals Jose Gregorio just gets the vote. The match official had a good game and was always up with play. Daya Dave. Sponsor:Segurlab