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Monday, 13 May, 2013

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A Q U A R T E R C E N T U RY O F M A Y FA I R S Torrevieja celebrated the twenty-fifth edition of the May Fair last week. Full of colour, music, gastronomy, drink, dancing and humour, the fair attracted thousands of residents and visitors to what is the largest Sevillanas Fair outside of Andalucia. One of the more contentious

additions to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair was the announcement that Bullfighting would return, however, on Friday evening, this was cancelled along with the horse show. For 2012 the fair was given the distinction of Provincial Tourist Interest and this year, it certainly did not disappoint. Evenings at the fair contained performances of song and dance while on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, an estiContinued on Page 2

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Continued from Page One mated 300 horse riders and over 30 carriages circled the fairgrounds Each evening at 9.30pm a dance school performed, with a main music act taking to the stage at 11.00pm. This year’s big names included Antonio Ferrández "El Torero", singer Jonathan Pons and finished on Sunday with the Mass Choir and Chorus of the Andalusian Rociero House of Jose Hódar "Rafael Alberti". Other performances during the week included Martínez

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Sancho Dance Academy, Paya's Flamenco Dance School, Municipal Dance School directed by Professor: Nuria Girona, Maria Dolores Morales Dance School the III Grand Final Couplet Contest "City of Torrevieja" and the Angel Maria Academy. The May Fair finished last night, Sunday, but for the thousands who visited the show, to be entertained, dine, dance or just soak up the atmosphere, it seems that each and every year, the Fair just get better and better.

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ORIHUELA COSTA ALL SET TO OPEN READING POINT The Councillor of the Coast, Martina Schreurer, Ana Mas from culture and Rosa Martinez, the Councillor for Education, have visited the Centro Municipal de Orihuela Costa, located on Calle Ciprés, where the new “reading point” for residents of Orihuela and the coast will be installed. Although not quite a dedicated library that some have been campaigning for,

the centre has already got more than 3,000 books ready for use, which have been catalogued over the last few months by a team of volunteers. Once the area has been prepared, the centre will provide the library service for residents, but may well be extendable in the future if the facility becomes as successful as many complainants have suggested. The town hall are now seeking more

volunteers for the project, as Martina Schreurer has said, “We would very much appreciate volunteers from Orihuela Costa to take part and help from the start to make this a Project where the town hall and the residents will cooperate for the benefit of all”. If you are interested in helping out, the first step is to make contact with the International Resident´s Office in the Playa Flamenca town hall, where you

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will be guided through the simple application process and can do your part to help with this community focused initiative. Having already opened the centres in the city, and now this unit on the coast, the next phase will be the opening of two other cultural facilities in the cisterns of Hurchillo and Virgen del Camino.

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TRIATHL ON C OMES T O ORIHUEL A C OST A

The beaches of the Orihuela Costa will play host for up to 300 athletes on Sunday the 19th of May, as Club Triatlon Tragamillas will be holding a Triathlon event for the first time on the coast. Starting at 10:30 on Sunday morning, the racers will endure a 750 metre swim off the coast of La Glea, before returning to land and being doused with a water fountain, so as not to spread sand on the roadways, mounting their bikes at the transition point of calle Ramla, they will then cycle for a further 20 kilometres, before taking up the third and final discipline of a 5 kilometre run.

Separated into seven different age groups for both male and female contestants, there will be a cash prize for the first five overall winners, as well as prizes for first, second and third in each of the 14 categories. Submission of entries is open now, with around 150 of the maximum 300 places being snapped up straight away, and can be done via the website of the association, www.tragamillas.org, or at the Decathlon stores, who have become a retail partner of the event, the time limit being placed on entry being Wednesday the 15th of May, or when all 300 places have been

allocated, whichever is sooner. This is the first time that this particular group have come to the Orihuela Costa. Last year a similar race was held in Torremendo, but unseasonably cold weather resulted in the water based activity being cancelled. Although the first time on the coast, it is hoped that it will not be the last, with organisers excited about the prospect, and the Councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, saying that she hopes it will be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;good event, and we are very happy to have it here for the first timeâ&#x20AC;?, during a press conference launching the initiative. The town hall are supporting the event by providing all of the necessary safety and security staff, toilets and crowd safety facilities, as well as providing maintenance technicians who will be examining and repairing the roads in the area prior to the event taking place.

With just 30 events of this kind occurring across Valencia each year, the addition of the Orihuela Costa into this calendar of events is set to be yet another reason to fly the flag of the facilities and abilities, as well as the sporting and cultural diversities that the coastal area has to offer.

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THE WEEK AR OUND SPAIN The Guardia Civil has discovered an historic network that was responsible for 28 cases of babies being sold from Morocco, introduced illegally into Spain, where they began a new life albeit with faked documents. The investigation has implicated “several defendants”, although there have been no arrests.

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PILAR SOL CLUB DONATE 500 EUROS TO CARITAS

Said to be as a direct result of the industrial action by teachers this week, the Spanish government has halted the anticipated approval of the Organic Law for the Improvement of Educational Quality, known as “Lomce”, but commonly called “Wert Law” after the education minister, José Ignacio Wert, to allow more time to “asses” the implications. Only the ruling PP members supported the legislation, with all opposition parties refusing to back it, but the overall majority of the PP would allow them to pass the legislation without approval. The laws were intended to save money, restructuring of core and optional subjects, as well as the testing of students, penalties for poor performance and less autonomy at a local level with a greater centralisation of education. The Government has voted by a large majority to approve the draft organic law for the protection of the health of athletes and the fight against doping in sport, which will match the international standards and toughen sanctions. The text, which has won 299 votes in favour, 8 against and 12 abstentions, and did not have any amendments, will now be forwarded to the Senate. The new law includes the creation of a new Spanish Agency for Health Protection in Sport, replacing the State Agency, which will have autonomy and more powers, and be responsible for the planning and implementation of controls. Fines can reach 400,000 euro and sports clubs can lose points and even suffer relegation. The Government has approved the new Coastal Act, which gives an extension of up to 75 years to grant housing expropriated from the 1988 law, and includes a clause to avoid illegal administrative construction. The vote was passed by a majority as all PP members voted for the change, despite, with the exception of the CIU who abstained, all opposition groups voted against it. According to the Ministry of Environment, this law has as its “primary objective of the protection of the coastal environment, differentiating between natural and urban sections of the beaches, preserving the pristine beaches by limiting them for both occupations and activities, and increasing protection”. In principle, there is a ban on new buildings on the coast, as well as increasing size, height or surface coverage of existing buildings, and some existing buildings are afforded protection. The 20 metre boundary of the coast is extended to 100 metres, although with some exclusions. Chiringuitos are given greater protection of their business interests. Climate change and environmental protection are also key points in the act. Currently, there are an estimated 36,000 buildings which would now be classed as illegal.

Representing the Pilar de Sol Club, the President Frank Reid, presented a cheque for 500 euros to Pepita Sanchez, the Director of the Caritas Charity in Pilar de la Horadada. He was accompanied by Trevor Hook. The PilarSol Club collected 250 Euros while a further 250 Euros was donated by the REEF Band who performed at Pilar Sol Club. The Pilar Sol Club was founded in 2001 by expatriates wanting to fill their leisure time with meaningful activities. More than 300 members regularly meet at the Lo Monte Hotel on the N332 where they enjoy a variety of activities and classes including Spanish, dancing, yoga and pilates to name a few. Most of the current crop of members originate from the UK and Ireland but the club can also boast members who are German, Italian and Spanish. "Solidarity and the support of all our citizens is very important for Caritas", said the Councillor of Citizen Partition, Violeta Martinez, "which in recent months we need more than ever". The director of Caritas, Pepita Sanchez, was on hand to thank the club members for their benevolence.

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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.

A National Obsession It is a well-known characteristic of the British psyche that we like nothing more than to complain about the weather. Usually, it is the topic of most conversations and is a national obsession. It has become even worse over recent years, prompted by the ‘wall-to-wall’ coverage on television and radio news. Even so, I still regard weather forecasting as little more than fortune telling, as inaccurate predictions of flooding and drought expose the many deficiencies of this ‘science’. Maybe weather forecasting should be regarded as an art form instead of science? One would think that once the Brit has become an expat, personally choosing where they should live, that would be the end of the matter. If, for example, the expat chooses to move to Scandinavia, it not would be unreasonable to expect some chilly nights from time-totime. Thailand suffers from high humidity during parts of the year, which is best avoided if this is likely to be a problem. Northern Spain and France are also likely to be wet for parts of the year, and should make the expat wonder why he left home in the first place, whereas a move to the South of France, Southern Spain or the Canary Islands should make the sun-seeking expat feel ecstatic. Maybe not, after all there is always something else to complain about. Life in the Canary Islands is very good overall. Not for nothing did the Greek philosopher and geographer, Ptolemy, call them ‘Those Fortunate Isles’. The climate is wonderful, with only a little rain from time to time, which usually takes place in February each year. However, as these islands are just off the coast of Africa, it can get

very warm at times, and even what could be described as hot for three to four days, four times each year. This occasional, yet excessive heat and dust is as a result of a ‘calima’ with hot winds and dust blowing from the Sahara. Temperatures can nudge 40 degrees or more and, as the locals are well aware, the best thing is to stay indoors, drink lots of fluids (non-alcoholic), generally take it easy and avoid rushing about. Air conditioning may be used if necessary, but this can bring additional problems, particularly for those with health issues. The golden rule is to be sensible and cautious. Do all expats and tourists heed this warning? Sadly, many do not. Some will still venture to the beach and wonder whey they are later hospitalised with heat exposure. Others will decide that as it is such a lovely day they will go on a long walk into the mountains. Big mistake, as several unfortunate expats do not live to tell the tale each year after such foolish exploits during high temperatures. The remaining expats, mostly British, will spend their days on Twitter and Facebook, or in local bars, complaining about the ‘excessive’ heat that they are coping with. Such excesses of heat are, of course, much more serious for farmers and particularly those with livestock, and if the water supply is unable to meet demand. However, many Canarians are well aware of the regularity and sudden intensity of calimas and have had the good sense to build wells and reservoirs to cope with such emergencies, should the water supply fail which, thankfully, is rare. Indeed, builders of new homes on the islands are now obliged to install water reservoirs to provide a buffer for those occasional periods when the main water supply is disrupted. So, back to the national characteristics of the typical British expat. We just love complaining about the weather, be it too wet, too dry, too humid, too cold or too hot - wherever we may be. 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 - VEGA BAJA Two women were injured when an elevator in a building they were travelling in failed and collapsed inside a building. The incident, which happened around 18:30 on Wednesday, was in a building located in the Plaza de Calvo Sotelo of Alicante. The women had entered the lift on the seventh floor, which then plummeted to the ground for no reason, falling one floor until the automatic safety brakes stopped it falling further. The two women were rescued by emergency services and taken by ambulance to the General Hospital of Alicante. A woman who was arrested in Alicante during the attempt to stop an eviction has agreed to two years in prison for a crime of assault, committed against police officers, who pushed through Stop Evictions protesters who blocked access to a property, whereas another young man who was also arrested for the same offence has accepted a sentence of eight months, but the custodial sentences have been suspended as they are under two years. In addition, the husband of the arrested woman also accepted an eight month sentence for the same offence, despite not being arrested for the incident; he volunteered himself to the judge at the time of sentencing his wife.

The Guardia Civil have arrested a 23 year old male in Pilar de la Horadada, of Moroccan origin, as the alleged perpetrator of a crime of murder, after a 33 year old Moroccan was stabbed during an incident on the 13th of April in the Embajadora area. An investigation is being carried out but it is believed that the two men were involved in a fight, which resulted in the stabbing and subsequent death of the victim. Both men were originally neighbours and friends, the victim sharing his house with four other people, all of North African origin, the alleged perpetrator sharing his home with a Spanish national. Officers of the National Police, in collaboration with the Provincial Brigades from Albacete and Murcia, have arrested three people, two Spaniards and a Moroccan, in Hellín and Jumilla, charged with offences relating to the crime of trafficking of explosive materials. Officers discovered a hideout in an open area of the town of Hellín, where they found various detonators and cables, as well as “explosive mixtures”. A total of five houses were also searched, in which they found the Moroccan man who had an arrest warrant pending which prohibited his entry into Spain. The council of Callosa de Segura has announced the launch of this year’s “Youth Awards”, which aims to reward young people under 30 who have excelled in four main categories, business and employment initiatives, intercultural communication, volunteering and equality, with a 3,000 euro prize for those successful in each section. Applications for grants are now open and can be submitted through the town hall, with a closing date of the 12th of June.

Two military canoeists, a man and a woman, who went missing on Monday as they sailed aboard a canoe on the Mar Menor, have been rescued by the Albufera patrol boat, showing symptoms of hypothermia, according to the Emergency Coordination Centre. Four team members left in two canoes, but only one boat return to the shore. The alarm was raised at around 17:30 and a helicopter and rescue ship launched. The two were located by the rescue ship, thought to have been caught in strong waves, and were returned to the shore and attended by emergency crews before being taken to hospital. The council of Almoradí are in something of a unique position, as they closed their 2012 financial year with a surplus of funds, amounting to 2,806,000 euro. The Mayor, Antonio Ángel Hurtado of the PP, has attributed the results to the management and control of spending undertaken in recent years, restoring the municipality to solvency. As a result, the council team are now looking to spend the money by investing in new projects and creating jobs for the residents of the municipality. Jacarilla council has purchased an electric vehicle for use by the Local Police. The Comarth car has a maximum speed of around 50 kilometres per hour and is part of the council´s commitment to reduce greenhouse gases. The vehicle will also reduce the fuel bill for the two years it will be amortized.

The PSOE in Pilar de la Horadada has joined with Caritas to launch a campaign to collect food for the hungry and needy in the town. The offices of the group will be open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to enable food to be dropped off, which will then be handed directly to those in need. In particular, non-perishable items are asked for, with long sell-by dates, so as to ensure the longest life prior to distribution and with minimal waste. The association of residents of El Oasis in San Fulgencio has reached an agreement with the council in which they have agreed to pay in instalments for the redevelopment of paving and lighting. The council is currently developing the project specification, so that once awarded, the works should commence after summer. The government team has agreed with residents that they bear a maximum of 1.75 million euro, as well as through special contributions, after the rehabilitation work was stopped three years ago, but the new government has revived the project, divided into three phases, to reduce the costs the owners have to pay.

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ROUND AND ABOUT TORREVIEJA repair. Speculation is being raised over the recent reports that officers have been reporting a number of deficiencies and flaws in their equipment. In a statement, the officers say that they were forced into an evasive manoeuvre by another vehicle that had invaded their lane and didn´t have any lights on. They also state that they were unable to further identify the offending vehicle. The union representing the officers has said that the pair have an exemplary record of service.

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, has reported on the importance of removing the fencing that had been installed in the 1960´s at the entrance to the fishing port in the city, whilst also remarking on the improvements that opening the road through the harbour will bring, stating that there will be two lanes created at the port entrance off the Paseo La Libertad, as well as a roundabout being painted at the confluence of the Calle Joaquín Chapaprieta with the Paseo de La Libertad, which will then continue through to the harbour wall, where the road has been fenced off for some time, and there will be an extension of cycle lanes that will offer a two kilometre run along the east harbour, as well as improve access to the main car parks in the port area, the marina complex and the existing fairground and night market, on the assumption that this will never actually move to the location it has been destined for, near the Aquopolis water park.

The lifeless body of a 75 year old man was found in bushes between an electricity substation and the water treatment plant of Torrevieja this week. The man had been reported missing since Monday and was said to have been suffering from Alzheimer’s. Emergency teams rushed to the scene but could do nothing to save the man, with initial indications being that he had become disorientated and had died from natural causes, and was showing no signs of violence or a struggle.

The Supreme Court has confirmed a previous ruling of the high court which cancels a 2007 proposal for the widening of the CV95 road between Orihuela and Torrevieja. Plans were submitted and approved in 2007 which would see land in San Miguel taken for use in the road widening scheme, but the ruling states that the plan “has ignored the general interests” of the development, as well as failing to consult alternative routes that “consume less territory”. An investigation has been launched to ascertain the circumstances that led to a Torrevieja Local Police car, with two officers on board, crashed into a wall near the Torreta urbanisations, at around 05:45 on Wednesday morning. The officers suffered minor injuries in the crash, one of whom broke his nose and suffered grazing to his forehead having impacted with the windscreen, and both are now off work whilst they recover, but it is thought that the car is damaged beyond Having been criticised for changing parking signs to avoid paying a fine, the councillor for public safety and the police in Torrevieja, Eduardo Gil Rebollo, is now gaining favour with some residents of the city, who have been presented with an official letter from him, complete with the town hall seal, that allows them to also ignore traffic signs and both drive and park on a pedestrianised area, despite both practices being

banned. The area is the newly opened walkways near the Capdepont tourist information office. Union members representing the police who have been trying to enforce the regulations state that this is “a new nonsense” and that everybody has a duty to respect the laws, including those responsible for the police and have raised questions as to who might live in the building who deserves such special attention.

Although enjoyed by many, the annual European Day festivities in Torrevieja were marred slightly by a group of protestors using the gathered crowd as a platform for raising awareness of their dissatisfaction with the government´s policy of cuts to education, with a large group of people, with banners waving, calling for the resignation of the minister for education, José Ignacio Wert. The celebrations of European culture coincided with a strike called by education workers. Many other attendees to the event said they felt uncomfortable by the number of beggars working their way through the audience, mostly carrying signs in English, asking for donations in the streets due to their lack of employment. The town hall of Torrevieja has remodelled the petanque playing fields located in the Parque Marta Luisa de Noruega, located in the urbanization of La Siesta, popularly used by the La Siesta Bowls Club, the XPS Club de Petanca and the Amigos Belgas de Torrevieja, formed mainly by Swedish, British, Norwegian and Belgian residents. The work has not given rise to any additional costs however, as all materials used were surplus supplies already held by the council maintenance department.

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GIVE TR AFFICO A WIDE BER TH First of all I have to agree with Mr. Dawson in the edition which came out the 8th of April, papers the Leader does bring us the best local and interesting articles. But I don’t agree with G. Haywood about going to Traffico yourself. I went to Traffico in July 2012 with all the papers including Medical papers and a photo copy of everything needed! They gave me a standard piece of paper and said I would get my licence in three weeks time. I have been waiting now for 9 months. I have been back to Traffico 3 times to find out why and get a different excuse everytime. I phoned the DVLA and they suggested I paid them 5 Euros and they would then give details of my driving licence to Traffico and send a copy to me. Still nothing. I went to see Graham Knight to see if he could do something for me and he didn’t have a clue. I called in at our local solicitor to see if they knew anything and

she said she has lots of customers waiting nine months or more. Well what are we suppose to do when our licence runs out. Does this piece of paper they give allow us to drive? Does anybody out there know? Dear Editor, do you know anything? By Email

BLOCKED COAST AL WALKWAY A T CABO ROIG Dear Editor, As President of Bellavista 1 I would like to respond to the controversial comments made in your paper over the last few months concerning the ‘Boundary Fence’ on the perimeter of our Urbanization. Your article back in January and the recent letter from Daniel Symmonds (Monday 22nd April 2013) urging the council to take action. Both state that the coastal walk way has been illegally blocked off in recent years by our community building an illegal

wall. I would like to point out that there has not been a costal walk on this stretch on top of the cliff for more than 30 years, before Bellavista 1 was built. The wall and fencing in question is in fact the perimeter fence for our Urbanisation and has been there since the complex was built in 1985. I am sure if anybody wishes to check this out at the Town Hall or the Orihuela Land Registry plans should be available to substantiate these facts. With regards to ‘The Coastal Walk’ I would urge your readers indeed your paper to keep the pressure on the Town Hall and Coastal Authorities to make safe the walkway between Cabo Roig and La Zenia before somebody is seriously injured or killed by a rock fall ( see photographs ) I am sure this will be more beneficial to local residents and holiday makers than jumping on the bandwagon of some political manifesto that has NO substance Regards Brian Honess, President Bellavista 1

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Royal British Legion (Torrevieja Branch 3456) would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to "THE SAMARITANS" at Punta Prima Shopping Centre, for there kind help in allowing us to store our POPPIES & POPPY Collection Boxes in their storage facility, and we hope we can help each other in our good work for Charities. We would also like to say a BIG THANK YOU to "ICELAND STORE" at Torrevieja Branch for their help in allowing us to do our Poppy Collection in November, and a Promotion & Membership Display at the store on FRIDAY 17th May, starting at 10.00 am until 18.00 pm. Please come along and ask us what we do, and about our membership and social. Any person can become members Male or Female, you do not have to be ex-service to join, it is only E20 a year to be full members. Ask us any questions about the

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION and we will give you an answer. Rick Shiel, Public Relations Officer

BEMUSED OF ORIHUEL A COST A Dear Editor, I should be grateful if you could forward this e-mail and enclosure to Mr. Sam Mois, Bemused of Orihuela Costa, whose letter "Yet more preference for City over Orihuela Costa" appeared in your letters to the editor page on 22 April. Many thanks. Bob Houliston Dear Mr. Mois, Great minds think alike! You will see from a recent extensively published press release that on 23 April, the day after your letter appeared in the Leader, C.L.A.R.O. demonstrated in Orihuela against the government's discriminatory policies towards Orihuela Costa. We

used the football score comparisons on our banners - Libraries: Orihuela 2 - Orihuela Costa 0 plus many others including the only score where the Costa wins over the city - Schools in container cabins - Orihuela Costa 2 Orihuela 0. I hope it helped get the message across. If ever you would like to meet and discuss the situation on the coast, please send me an e-mail. Alternatively, you would be welcome to drop in on one of our weekly Friday "open" meetings in the Asturias Restaurant, Punta Prima from 5 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. Best regards, Bob Houliston C.L.A.R.O. President Contributors should limit their letters to 300 words. Views expressed in the letters are not necessarily those of The ‘Leader’

Thought of the Week “Man was made at the end of the week's work when God was tired.” Mark Twain

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LIDON AND ASSOCIATES PRESENT LOCAL AR TIST The Neighborhood Association of Doña Pepa and Lo Marabú in Quesada is organizing an exhibition of paintings by the well known local artist JM Loyzaga. All procedes will be donated to the The Butterfly Children Charity Shop in Pueblo Bravo (Ciudad Quesada). The presentation will take place in the offices of Lidon and Associates at Doña Pepa on Saturday 18 May starting at 5pm. It is not easy to define the paintings of JM Loyzaga, since they belong to one of the most pure and clean styles that exist: the style "Naif". Through his watercolors the artist conveys the sensitivity and ingenuity of the child in all of us, and he knows how to do it in a special way through the innocence that light pastel colors give to all his works. All his paintings carry maximum detail, be it in the stones of a path or a wall, a fragment of a tile (however small), each of the brush strokes of a tile in a kitchen or the tired and haggard look from a woman selling bananas, which makes us feel her uncertainty, not knowing how the day’s sales will be. The colors and lighting used give us the feeling of peace and quiet, though, sometimes they also reflect something of "loneliness" as on the streets on a hot sunny summer afternoon. This is perhaps precisely because, Naif painting is

outside any academic standard, it is not learned ¡it is felt! It is practiced by gifted artists with a sense of sincerity, which in JM Loyzaga runs through his blood. Feasting on his paintings we realize that each one contains in itself a story, a narrative, in, which we and our imagination can read his art as it is transmitted to us. Each painting contains, the art itself: transmits sensations, feelings and make the imagination go absolutely anywhere that it wants And this, is what JM Loyzaga does with his brush, colors and his very artistic hands.

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SUMMER SERENADE AT LA ZENIA CHURCH

Summer Serenade will take place on Sunday 26th May starting at 8pm. It features two of the leading choirs on the Costa, the excellent chamber choir 'In Harmony', and the very talented youngsters that are Cantemos! Children's Choir. Both choirs are conducted by Nigel Hopkins. In Harmony will sing a programme of non-religious music including such favourites as Linden Lea, All in the April Evening, Steal Away, and some special numbers that will entertain all audiences. Cantemos! Children's Choir will perform special arrangements of songs including Skye Boat Song, Morning Has Broken, Greatest Love Of All and many more. A special feature will be a song about how deaf people can 'hear' or communicate by virtue of sign language. During this song the chil-

dren will use deaf sign language, signing the words they are singing. This is lovely to watch and hear, and is a very emotional experience. This will be the first ever performance of this song in Spain. Tickets for the concert - with proceeds to La Zenia Church - are 5€, and are available from CallNet Internet cafe (behind Consum next to Paddy's Point at La Zenia). They are also available from choir members, or on the door if you're lucky. Patrons are reminded that this annual concert is normally 'sold out', so it is probably best to secure your ticket beforehand to avoid any disappointment. We would welcome your support for this very special concert, and look forward to seeing you on the night if at all possible.

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SERVICES FOR OLDER PEO PLE ON THE COSTA In every area life the residents of Orihuela Costa are discriminated against and have either no or inferior services to those of the inhabitants of Orihuela City. One can not help but to compare the council services provided by small independent municipalities, towns with populations well under 10,000 people to the inadequate provisions offered to coastal residents with its population of 33,227. Older people living in Orihuela Costa have virtually no council provided services. There is no residential accommodation and no day care centre, nor is there a social centre for older residents. However when you visit San Miguel there is a large, purpose built social centre for people of the third age which houses a variety of activities. Likewise in Los Montesinos there is a large centre for older people next to the new town hall. Both of these centres are well used. Orihuela Costa has a large community of retired and ageing people from all nationalities. Many individuals have chosen to retire to this part of Spain and contribute significantly to the local economy. When individuals purchase property they very rarely look at what services will be available to them when they became frail and dependent. Most people plan for an active retirement and give very little thought to issues of dependency. However for aged coastal residents, many who have lived here for considerable time, when their needs change they find that there are no provisions for them. The expat community has been very active in providing services for

older people in order to bridge this deficit, providing much needed assistance and support. However, in spite of the excellent work undertaken by these organisations as a person’s needs increase and greater support is required there are no provisions on Orihuela Costa to assist these people. Some people resolve this by returning to the country of origin, but others want the services provided in the area that they have lived in and contributed economically towards for years. There is a large, purpose built, residential home situated behind the Villa Martin Golf Course that has stood empty for several years. There are no plans to open this facility, in spite of the needs of the elderly dependent population. This is a disgraceful waste of a valuable resource. Whilst this building stands empty and unused there are many very vulnerable people who are forced to either up roots and leave the area or manage in misery as their health and skills disintegrate. How is it possible that very small municipalities can provide centres for the “third” age and cater for their ageing population more effectively than an area with a population of 33,227? Is this another example of Orihuela City discriminating against the Costa residents? Without an adequate number of councillors representing the Orihuela Costa the coastal resident will be never have adequate services. 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.

There is a large, purpose built, residential home situated behind the VillaMartin Golf Course that has stood empty for several years

AROUND ORIHUELA AND THE COSTA the land is given, the builder will construct a walkway which will connect both sides of their development. A 16 year old boy was seriously injured on Thursday when the motorcycle he was riding crashed on calle Tiberiades, near the La Florida area of the Orihuela Costa, apparently losing control on a bend and crashing into the wall of a villa. The alarm was raised shortly after 13:30, prompting a SAMU ambulance to attend and transfer the boy to Torrevieja hospital for treatment.

The award for the provision of life guard services for the Orihuela Costa is set to be given to the same private company who provided the service last year, AMBUIBERICA SYA SL, at a cost of 325,000 euro per year, plus an additional 25,000 for the Easter period, as they were the only company who submitted a tender for the work within the budget set out by the municipal council. The Cruz Roja were invited to bid, but declined, in a move criticised by the PP and CLARO group, as the non-profit organisation could have been granted the work without the tender process, as was the case for some 20 years under the PP government. The councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, defended the move, saying that the tender process is a favourable one, as it ensures the best price for the service, whilst maintaining that the Cruz Roja themselves have chosen not to enter into the process, and could therefore not be awarded the contract.

More than a dozen Federations, Confederations, Unions and Associations of merchants throughout the Vega Baja district, including Orihuela and Torrevieja, have signed a manifesto against the municipal government´s plans to request the classification of the Orihuela Costa as an “important tourist destination”, so as to allow the liberalisation of shop opening times to allow Sunday trading, in particular benefit to the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre. The representatives of small and medium business argue that the total liberation of times would cause serious harm to the commercial structure of the region, as small businesses support 97% of the economy in Spain whilst clarifying that they are not against shopping centres, but the unfairness of the administration established between them. Commercial establishments can open 90 hours a week, eleven Sundays and holidays this year, over the Easter holidays and summer period, which the traders consider is enough to satisfy the tourism needs during the peak times.

Manuel Gallud, the unelected member of Orihuela council who serves in the role of Councillor of Commerce, has revealed the winning numbers of the campaign that ran up to Mother´s Day, in which 150 retailers across the entire municipality collaborated with the town hall in this latest initiative. Lucky holders of tickets numbered 5446 and 6085 have won gift vouchers worth 300 euro to spend at participating merchants, whereas ticket numbers 2018 and 1599 won dinner in the Tudemir Palace hotel for two adults and two children.

The Gas Natural company, who are currently responsible for digging up many of the roads of the municipality to install gas pipes, will be announcing a presentation to residents towards the end of the month, when anybody interested in assessing and reviewing the benefits of piped gas can obtain information on getting connected, as well as answering any concerns that they have, to a team of experts who will be offering the information in English through the town hall.

Having already taken over the direct management of the waste disposal service across the Orihuela municipality, a new collective agreement for workers has been developed by the town hall, with the aim of saving more than half a million euro from the municipal budget that has been paid in the last year to workers who performed overtime during holidays or covering substitute shifts. Union representatives and the councillor for human resources, Rosa Martínez of the PSOE, were celebrating the last meeting that took place this week in which the agreement was signed that will affect 137 employees. Calls for the installation of traffic lights at the Cala Mosca roundabout on the N332 have been declined by the national road network. A notion was raised by former councillor for the coast, Pedro Mancebo, for the current councillor to request the feature as a safety measure whilst the disagreement over building properties on the last coastal plot of land was still ongoing. Once permission to build properties on

September. Work on lowering the central reservation on the La Zenia road has now reached a temporary conclusion, resulting in cars being able to both park and open their doors, ready for the completion of the work to commence after the same summer period.

The work plans for the new foot bridge at La Regia have now been prepared for submission, which should see the tender process start soon, with a view for the work to start immediately after the summer works ban imposed by the government is lifted on the 8th of

The councillor for Social Welfare in the Orihuela municipality, Emilio Zaplana of the PSOE, has announced that the government has reduced the budget for his department by 150,000 euro, most of which was destined as aid for struggling families. In particular, the cut affects the early stimulation and Oriol occupational centres, which are part of the legislation to cut social spending under the legislation approved in October of last year.

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TWIZY RENAULT SPORT F1 CONCEPT: IMPROBABLE AND SPECTACULAR By Nick Ireland

car and is equipped with a front splitter, side-pods, rear wing and a diffuser complete with an F1-style rain light which forcefully express the concept’s ties with motor racing’s premier category.

Twizy Renault Sport F1 is much more than just a concept. In addition to its spectacular looks, it delivers genuine high performance thanks to its Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) which is identical to the solution used by Renault-powered Formula 1 cars. The system instantly boosts power output six-fold to reach almost 100 horsepower and is capable of catapulting the car from standstill to 62 mph as quickly as Renault’s highest-performing road car, Mégane Renaultsport 265. This technological gem is the fruit of close collaboration between the engineers at Renaultsport and their colleagues at Renault Sport F1. This extraordinary vehicle showcases Renault’s advanced expertise in electric technology employed in F1, notably in the field of KERS in which it was one of the precursors in 2009. Renault’s long-standing commitment to motor racing’s blue ribband category provides it with a unique technological laboratory, giving it an advantage not only in the world of race cars, but also in that of road cars. Twizy Renault Sport F1 will be shown at major events throughout the year, beginning with a public appearance at the Barcelona Motor Show.

STREET CAR SALES CRACK DOWN enault chose the Twizy manufacturing plant in Valladolid, Spain, to present its new Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept car on Thursday. This fun, take on the brand’s electric urban compact features muscular styling and impressive performance credentials to serve as a bridge between the world of F1 technology and that of production cars. Twizy Renault Sport F1 sits on the wheels of a single-seater race

The FAUTCOVA auto trader´s association of the Valencia region have called for “urgent action” to eradicate the illegal sale of cars in the street, a practice that, according to the federation, “creates unfair competition for some 4,000 accredited professionals”. According to the president of the group, Manuel Nemesio, “the illegal sale of used cars on public roads has increased by 20% since the start of the economic crisis, and has become an uncontrolled market of vendors who do not pay taxes or have mandatory permits”. In a meeting with the trade and tourism officials, the group has denounced the street sellers, and urged the public officials to take “the necessary mechanisms to prevent these unregulated sales” and to promote awareness to the public. In addition, the three associations representing mechanics and workshops in Alicante (ATAYAPA), Castellón (ASTRAUTO) and Valencia (FEVAUTO), who are integrated within FAUTCOVA, are looking for further regulation to map and monitor mechanics.

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SAFER ROADS FOR BIKERS

It is inevitable that a Capital city would lead the way in futuristic developments, and this time it is one of benefit wherever the initiative may have begun, but particularly in places of higher concentrations of traffic, so Madrid will be the first Spanish community that will have a comprehensive protection barriers for motorcyclists on all 2,600 kilometres of roads, which will extend the current 400 kilometres of coverage for completion by 2015. The president of the Community of Madrid, Ignacio González, has made the announcement at the Real Casa de Correos in the Puerta del Sol, where a reception was being held this week for the first Spanish biker who has been around the world and the first woman to enter the Madrid

government headquarters riding her bike. In the last four years, the government team have been placing the protective barriers on both main and secondary roads, with a focus on areas identified as either actual or potential accident black spots. The regional government has allocated more than 80 million euro to the project over the past few years, that has reduced fatal traffic accidents in the region by 74% in the last ten years. With respect to bikers, during the same period there has been an 80% drop in fatal road accidents. The measures being implemented are a government initiative, but have been consulted through talks with members of professional associations. The barriers being placed are considered to be the safest in the world.

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ROA D SAFETY O PENED TO DEBATE Having recently announced a shakeup in traffic laws, the DGT are still consulting as to the viability of adjusting speed limits on urban roads, whilst facing continuing criticism over plans to force cyclists to wear crash helmets. An awareness campaign detailing the vulnerability of pedestrians was launched in Madrid this week, which also faced some complaints over the lack of road awareness given by pedestrians, but a reduction in speeds would reduce the number of fatalities, according to researchers. The Provincial Traffic chief of Madrid, Antonio Carrasco González, advised that the city would be partaking in a number of initiatives to coincide with the “European Day of Road Safety”, launched on Monday in Brussels. In the launch of the campaign, it was announced that 30,000 people lost their lives on the roads of Europe in 2012, over 20% of them being pedestrians. In Madrid, there will be a walking tour of the town, focusing on pedestrian awareness, as well as defensive driving classes for older motorists. This is because the majority of pedestrian deaths on the roads in Spain affect people over the age of 65. Schools will also be involved in the initiatives, with thousands of pupils being given advice on road safety. The UPyD political group has filed a notion urging the government to make legislative changes to agree a single set of rules for cycle riders in the city, and to withdraw the announced mandatory use of crash helmets. Pedro Delgado, a professional Spanish cyclist who won the 1988 Tour de France, as well as the Vuelta a España in 1985 and 1989, joined in a debate on the rules relating to helmet wearing on Tuesday, as, according to one group, ConBici, more than 20 municipalities, including Barcelona, Murcia, San Sebastian, Seville, Valencia, Vitoria and Zaragoza have opposed the measure, as have the world of professional cycling. On his official blog, Pedro Delgado has been critical of the decision and has dismissed it as “stubbornness” of the government trying to force helmet use also in the city, ignoring the arguments that the move is for safety reasons. The state association of victims of accidents, the DIA, has come out in support of helmet use, saying that they believe that “there are more pros than cons” in the introduction of the amendment requiring cyclists to wear helmets in town, “Nothing has been easy to implement, but the long term benefits are obvious. The same happened at the time with the helmet on a moped. If we voluntarily were helmets because it is safer, then why not always?”, argued the president of the association, Francisco Canes, “The goal is to reduce traffic accidents and victims, and so it has our full support”, he concluded.

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Brits ar e a nation of snif f testers A staggering 30 million of us admit to having out of date food in our fridge. Alarmingly, although half of us say we would never serve a guest food that is out of date, that means that there are still around 1.2 million potential hosts in Britain who would secretly scrape off the mouldy parts and then serve up the rest. According to new research, three quarters of us would still eat food that was past its use by date, happy to trust our nose and judgement with a quick ‘sniff test’. If you're going round to your neighbours for a dinner party this weekend you'd better beware as two thirds of Brits think that the use by date is just a guide. Old cheese tops the list for the average Brit as the worst offender but the top 10 out of date chilled items in the UK today are: * Cheese * Jar of curry sauce * Yogurt * Eggs * Milk * Open can of beans * Fruit * Bread * Meat * Fish Behind closed doors, over a quarter of us cite fridge habits as the cause of arguments with our housemates or partner. Topics that really tick us off include how things are stored, like a half eaten tin of beans left uncovered. In fact, one in 10 Brits say they argue with their partner on whether things should be refrigerated, such as eggs, and with over half of people wrongly believing eggs have to be kept in the fridge, while more than 40 per cent think that jam, marmalade, honey and ketchup should be kept cooled, despite being fine to be stored at room temperature. Top 10 things Brits refrigerate unnecessarily:

1. Eggs 2. Jam/marmalade 3. Honey 4. Onions 5. Garlic 6. Bread 7. Potatoes 8. Bananas 9. Dried Fruit 10. Tinned vegetables Confirming that the contents of our fridges can speak volumes, when it comes to our friends one fifth of Britons admitted they judge others' lifestyle choices by the contents of their fridge. Indeed, one in eight admitted they would be unlikely to go to a friend's house for dinner if their fridge was messy or dirty and more men than women agreed that if they spotted budget brands in the fridge they would think that their friend was ‘tight’. Teresa Arbuckle of Beko Plc, who carried out the poll, says: “Our survey reveals that we are nation who judge each other on the contents of our chiller - the fridge is the new status symbol. So it is surprising to learn that so many of us are running on empty where our food is concerned, almost a third of people saying their fridge usually contains the bare minimum to get them through the week.” Beko plc has enlisted the assistance of 2012 Masterchef winner Shelina Permalloo who agrees: “The rising popularity of entertaining at home, particularly with the summer of sporting events and autumn of new talent shows on TV, friends and neighbours will have plenty of opportunity to peep in your fridge. “It is important to keep your fridge stocked up and well maintained not only to avoid embarrassing questions from house guests, but also to make sure ourselves and our families aren't being exposed to any health risks. And as any host will tell you, cooking from scratch and home entertaining is an easy way to impress your guests - and lots of fun too!”

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CAFE SPICE – I M P R O V I N G W I T H A G E

Cafe Spice is now 1 year old and is doing better than ever. The restaurant is set in the heart of Entre Naranjos and serves the best Indian food in the area. Established by Mr Singh – who is originally from Scotland – the restaurant after one year has earned a reputation for serving the finest and freshest Indian food around. The menu is wide and varied to suit all tastes – from the mild to the really hot – Mr Singh has thought of everything at Cafe Spice. Enjoy such delicacies such as Lamb Dopiaza – Chicken Phall – Chicken Tikka Sharabi. To compliment each of the main courses there is a large selection of starters and side dishes – Mutter Paneer – Bengan Bhaji. All of these freshly cooked meals are at excellent prices and you cannot beat the 3 course lunch – served 12-3pm for just 5.95 Euros per person or the Menu De La Noche served from 5pm to 8pm – just 10.95 Euros for 4 courses with a complimen-

tary bottle of wine per couple. So why not enjoy a trip to the Cafe Spice and sample Mr Singh’s motto

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cer, AIDS and road traffic accidents combined. The Doctor made the announcement as part of a campaign to encourage a healthier lifestyle, such as eating healthy foods (fruits, vegetables and fish etc), physical exercise and not smoking, as “people should be aware that the primary responsibility for their health is theirs, and this awareness begins when shopping at the supermarket”.

The Vega Baja hospital has received another addition to its trophy cabinet, this time with an award of distinction from the Spanish pharmaceutical association, the Asociación Española de Derecho Farmacéutico, or Asedef. The award is for managing efficiency and cost effectiveness, without sacrificing quality and care, and is awarded to hospitals with “excellent” quality standards. Pharmacies across the Valencia region have warned that drug stocks may soon dry up, due to more delays in receiving payment from the government. The outstanding debt is now around 500 million euro after the 85 million euro drug bill for February, due to be paid by the end of April, was delayed. In a meeting between pharmacists and government officials the minister for health, Manuel Llombart, pledged to pay half by the 15th of May, the second half by the end of this month, in addition to arrears from September, October and November. According to Doctor Nekane Murga, a cardiologist at the Hospital Universitario de Basurto near Bilbao, more people under the age of 65 die from cardiovascular disease and heart failure, than can-

After carrying out research on public telephone in Madrid, it has been announced that scientists have found the presence of bacterial species in 40 different areas of the capital; they found that 95% of these devices were contaminated with some kind of microorganism and up to 30% had traces of faecal matter. The telephones were located in 10 hotels of four and five star rating, three in public telephone booths, 10 phones located in Atocha train station, 10 public telephones located in Terminal T4 of Barajas Airport and 10 public telephone booths located in different streets of Madrid. In total, there were 130 samples collected and analysed in three different laboratories specialized in microbiology and environmental quality. In case you want to do your own research as to the effects of coming into contact with their findings, analyses revealed that the most common bacteria was “aerobic mesophilic”, present in 76%, followed by “Staphylococcus aureus” and “Estafilocuccus Epidermis” on 60%, and the “Enterobacteriaceae” and “Escherichia coli” was found on 30%.

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Now in its 10th year of business, The Mail Room in Torre de la Horadada has gone from strength to strength. Rob & Susi, with their son Christopher, moved to Spain 10 years ago in search of a better lifestyle, and they have found just that. Establishing the Mail Room involved a lot of hard work which has paid off as their business has become an integral part of the local community, used by both Spanish and Northern Europeans. They offer a large range of services, most of which have evolved through customer requests They started the Mail Room offering mail boxes and internet, now they offer greeting cards, gifts, souvenirs, sweets, mobile phones, phone unlocking, Spanish sim cards, top ups, faxing, cheap ink jet and toner cartridges and stationery. Anyone looking for property to rent

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in the area can browse their website www.mailroomtorredada.com. The Spanish postal service is still slow and at times unreliable. Mail box rental offers a safe alternative to this, with daily deliveries, even for parcels and recorded items. They also offer a fast collection service for mail and parcels to the UK, and UK passport renewals. On 1st May Rob & Susi took over the Bargain Book shop in Torrevieja, growing their business even further. As well as discount books, greeting cards, stationery and gifts, Bargain Books will also offer its customers unlocked mobile phones, phone unlocking, + soaking up the sun and seeing the sights. They have made many friends over the years and will miss seeing everyone on a daily basis, but they will still be living in Torrevieja and look forward to bumping into you all on the seafront. We wish them both a long and happy retirement.

RAQUEL PEĂ&#x2018;A FLAMENCO DANCE COMPANY CHANGE STARTING TIME The May 19th performance will now be starting at 6:00pm and not 5:30pm as announced in all the posters and previous press notices. Sometimes dealing with town halls can cause misunderstandings and we made it very clear to start at 5:30pm, especially thinking of many of our seniorcitizen fans who don't like to drive at night, and had all the publicity printed saying that time. When we finally received the tickets imagine our surprise that they say 6:00pm as the starting time. We have no other choice but to honour the time stated on the tickets and hope enough people receive this

information and that no inconvience is caused due to this. It is a situation completely out of our hands. From last reports the theatre is nearly sold out but some tickets are still available at the theatre box office, Tuesdays through Saturdays 11:00am to 1:00pm and through internet on ServiCAM ticket services. For any additional information please contact the Raquel PeĂąa Flamenco Dance Companues office at: 630 689 431 or raquelpenya@hotmail.com

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MARKET MANAGER TO PROSECUTE MAYOR

The manager of the El Olivo second hand market in Catral has announced yesterday that he will take criminal action against the town Mayor, Pedro Zaplana, for an offence of alleged malfeasance. He has signed the decree that saw the closure of the unlicensed market. Guardia Civil and Local Police officers prevented traffic and pedestrians from accessing the market last weekend, effectively forcing the closure of the facility, as the site does not have the specific requirements under the general plan for holding a market of this type. The Guardia Civil were also checking the documents held by the traders to ensure they were properly registered as self employed market traders.

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COUNCILLOR ACCUSED OF LACK OF COMMITMENT TO COMMITTEES

The joint PP and CLARO political groups, who hold the majority seats in the Orihuela council, although are still in opposition against the now bi-party coalition of the PSOE and Los Verdes, held a press conference this week in which they raised a number of questions affecting the legality of the lack of attendance of the council team to a committee set up to deal with matters of the Orihuela Costa. Former mayor of Orihuela, Mónica Lorente, stated that the committees have been set up as part of the legal government process and the councillors who are ignoring their validity will have to face the legal consequences of their actions.

In a meeting immediately after, the serving, elected councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, gave her reasons to The Leader. The first meeting of the committee for the coast, which is chaired by Pepa Ferrando of the PP, with Mónica Lorente and Bob Houliston as senior members, was held on the 19th or April, but Martina Scheurer, failed to attend. Martina states that she was away at a conference which would be of benefit to the municipality of Orihuela, as well as the coast. Martina also stated that she wrote a letter to the committee explaining how she thought most of the points they had raised were of little relevance, and would only delay the process of government. There were a number of points which the PP and

CLARO team sought confirmation on, including documentary evidence of investment between 2011 and 2013, but there is already a process in place that allows any councillor to obtain and view these documents, without the need for committee intervention, and as she only took office in February of 2013, she was not personally qualified to answer any questions relating to the activities of the previous councillors. A request for information relating to “advisors” was also made, but again this was seen as irrelevant, as the current councillor for the coast only has one official advisor, and all documents relating to that appointment are also available for examination. The ongoing criticism of accounting for the bus service that runs from the Orihuela Costa to the city was raised once again, with allegations that the accounting process is not being carried out correctly. As this matter has been dealt with on a number of occasions already, the councillor saw no benefit in repeating the answer. Questions relating to the provision of lifeguards on the Orihuela Costa were also raised, especially given the previously reported news that the son of one of the councillors had already taken to Twitter to announce his employment with the contractor of last year, prior to the award being given for the service this year. However, although critical, Bob Houliston did agree that this could simply be “a coincidence”. The councillor denied any irregularities, as the contract followed all correct procedures and has been awarded to the only company who bid for the work, at a price that falls within budget, and a standard that meets the demands of the service provision. A final, though concerning point raised by

Mónica Lorente was the “policy of confrontation” with the regional government of Valencia. It was alleged that the attitude of the ruling council has caused animosity, which has a direct consequence on the Orihuela Costa, in preventing the provision of funds for completing the emergency coordination centre and the schools, drawing attention to the disagreement relating to the potential eviction of the Valencia Department of Justice form a municipal building, unless they pay the difference in value that their original building is worth, against the value of the one they now occupy. Although the councillor for the coast pointed out that she has a good working relationship with the coastal authorities under her own remit, as part of the government team, she accepted that there is an element of conflict, as the Valencia government already owe a massive debt to the people of Orihuela, and “if you represent the citizens, you cannot just let Valencia get away with it, it is our money that is being spent”. Continuing to explain that the only reason money hasn´t been provided for these outstanding projects is the fact that Valencia don´t have the money to invest. As a conclusion, Martina Scheurer reemphasised that although an administrative role could collate all of the information that is being requested, each elected councillor has the right to find the information themselves. To assign a member of the town hall team to collate the documents would take at least 3 days for each point, days that the town hall staff are better utilised in serving the residents and visitors of the municipality, rather than being sent on a pointless paper chase.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT WEEKEND AT CAMPOAMOR 'World' Doubles Ranking Tournament. This is a serious monthly competition, for the top 12 players living on, or visiting the Costa Banca. The first Saturday of every month, involves the top 12 players, the third Saturday, involves the next best 12 players and those not available for the first Saturday and the final Saturday of the month is a mixed doubles tournament. Women are allowed to play in all events, if of a high enough standard. 'World' ranking points are awarded according to a players finishing position and the standard of the players competing in each tournament. The Saturday tournament was a high standard of play with the results, after 5 matches and 3 hours of play, as follows.

The first weekend in May was a busy time on the 3 courts at the Campoamor golf club. Perfect weather, with temperatures around 20c, no wind and clear skies, made both events very enjoyable. The May American tournament took place on Friday 3rd. This tournament involves players competing in a number of matches with different partners and against various opponents. The 17 players fought hard for over 3 hours in the preliminary rounds and the top 2 scoring men and women were drawn partners to play a one set, mixed doubles final. Tournament Results Men 1st Mark Preston 4.75 2nd Chris Christiaens 4.2 3rd Ian Valender 4.2

Women Helen Coggle Linda Porter Christine Reed Nan Murray Colette Brangan

4.75 4.0 3.2 3.2 3.2

Mens second place was decided by a tie-break singles between the two tied players. In a tight match, Chris beat Ian by 7-5. In the final, Mark and Helen were drawn together and beat Chris and Linda 63.Congratulations to the winners. Helen won her second tournament in a row and Mark won his first tournament. Much appreciated coffee, tea and delicious cakes, as well as home made marmalade, were supplied by Christine Reed, with help from her husband Frank and Nan Murray. The proceeds of their sale, as in previous tournaments, were donated to the Dolores dogs home. The following day, Saturday 4th, saw the inaugural Costa Blanca

Name Steve Durie R. Lescrauwaet Chris Madew Paul Uden Fran Perez Sture Jonason Pam Uden Stephen Maple Ron Driscoll Roger Taylor Derek Kehoe Jan Claughlin

Rating Position 6 1st 5 2nd 5 2nd 4 4th 4 5th 4 6th 4 7th 4 8th 4 9th 4 10th 5 11th 4 11th

World Ranking 29pts 26pts 26pts 23pts 21pts 20pts 19pts 18pts 17pts 15pts 13pts 13pts

Pts 12 9 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 2 1/2 1/2

The first Saturday in June, already has 3 top rated players entered and promises to be another great day of competitive doubles. For full information about the Costa Blanca 'World' Doubles, see www.tennisandpadel.com, go to the bottom of the 'my tennis' page. For more information about coaching with a fully qualified LTA 'pro', or social play, tournaments and group coaching, contact Steve Durie tel 635061439 or e-mail sdurie@hotmail.co.uk.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Fake Britain. A boy killed by a faulty power charger. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Cardiff, Dover and Middlesbrough. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. A plumber conned by a construction company. (R) (T) 12.45 Saints and Scroungers. A charity worker accused of fraud. (R) (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Teams compete in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Chris’s university radio show gets off to a bad start. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. A couple seek a country home in Suffolk. (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain. The duo cook a once-lost recipe in Henley, Oxfordshire. (R) (T)

5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Mark Franks and Paul Hayes compete. (R) (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants have to score the fewest points possible. (R) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. The first visit of the week to the One Show studio, where Matt Baker and Alex Jones present topical stories and celebrity chat. 8.30 Rip Off Britain. Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Julia Somerville investigate consumer issues across the UK including ‘guaranteed’ cash prizes that fail to deliver; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Michael is unhappy when Janine hires a nanny, so Alice plots to get rid of her. Lola worries about Lexi’s forthcoming custody hearing. (T) 9.30 Jobs for the Boys? — Panorama. Sol Campbell investigates why the unemployment rate for young black men is almost double that of their white counterparts. (T) 10.00 The Prisoners. The stories of repeat offenders from Pentonville and Holloway. Last in series. 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Have I Got a Bit More 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) 12.20 The Graham Norton Show. With Olivia Colman, Alan Sugar and Hugh Laurie. (R) (T) 1.05 FILM: Flashbacks of a Fool (2008). Drama, starring Daniel Craig. (T) 2.50 Weatherview. (T) 2.55 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: Coast. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 11.35 Click. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 My Life in Books. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 4.45 Restoration Roadshow. (R) (T) 5.15 Life in the Undergrowth. (R) (T) 6.15 Flog It! James Lewis and Elizabeth Talbot pick out antiques to value and sell in Cambridge while Paul Martin goes punting. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz show, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (R) (T) 7.30 The Chef’s Protege. New series. Three renowned chefs return to catering college to select a student to take under their wing for a week, with Tom Kitchin beginning his search at Perth College. Continues tomorrow. (T) 8.00 Antiques Road Trip. Charles Hanson and Jonathan Pratt set off on a road trip from Greyabbey, Co Down, hoping to find antiques that will be profitable at auction. (T) 9.00 Auction Hero. New series. 10.00 The Fall. New series. A detective from the Metropolitan Police works on a murder case in Belfast 11.00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks. 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 The Genius of Marie Curie — The Woman Who Lit Up the World. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: The Apprentice. London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. Celebrity interviews and topical studio discussion. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 May the Best House Win. New series. Homeowners in Blackpool rate one another’s properties. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Colne, Lancashire. (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. 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Disaster strikes at Dale View when Kerry falls asleep drunk with a lit cigarette in her hand while looking after Sarah and Jack. Rishi fears he has ruined Priya’s wedding plans. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Kylie and Nick try to talk David out of having the unborn baby tested for epilepsy. An emotional Gary makes a pass at Tina, and Roy reaches a decision about his father’s letter. (T) 9.00 The Dales. New series. Adrian Edmondson documents another summer of Yorkshire Dales life. 9.30 Coronation Street. Karl vows to stand by Stella

after she receives a letter from Owen’s solicitor, 10.00 Vicious. Freddie helps Ash to secure an acting role but becomes depressed about his own career. 10.30 The Job Lot. Manager Trish offers to lend a hand when Brownall is in. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host 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. (R) (T) 12.40 Monk. Adrian spots a UFO in the desert sky. (R) (T) 1.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Champions League Weekly. The latest news ahead of the final. (T) 4.25 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 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) 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 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.45 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. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four contestants host dinner parties in Milton Keynes, 7.00 The Simpsons. Bart has the bright idea of taking out a credit card in Santa’s Little Helper’s name. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Mercedes worries Browning may have had a role in Texas’ grisly fate, and Will makes sure the evidence stacks up against Dodger as he is questioned by police. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Muslims talk about life in Britain as members of the nation’s largest religious minority. (T) 9.00 Murdered in Tenerife: Channel 4 Dispatches. In May 2011, Jennifer Mills-Westley was beheaded in broad daylight on the Spanish island by Deyan Deyanov. (T) 9.30 SuperScrimpers. Mrs Moneypenny sets up her cash clinic in Birmingham, Harry Wallop compares a variety of batteries, and a family from Gateshead learns how to cut the cost of food shopping. (T) 10.00 Skint. New series. Documentary following the lives of unemployed people on an estate in Scunthorpe. (T) 11.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (T) 12.05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (R) (T) 1.05 Random Acts. (R) (T) 1.10 Shameless. (R) (T) 2.10 The Fear. (R) (T) 3.05 Coming Up.

(R) (T) 3.35 Atlantic. (R) (T) 3.40 The Renovation Game. (R) (T) 4.35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 5.30 Make Do & Mend. (R) (T) 6.00 Deal or No Deal: Deal in Space. (R) (T) 6.55 SuperScrimpers. (T)

Monday, Monday, 13th 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, 13th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon beams onto the Enterprise with William Shatner 18.05 Buying a Car in Spain. Avoiding the pitfalls when making one of the biggest purchases you are likely to make here. 18.30 Viva Vitality - get in trim, stay healthy and safe. 19.00 Let's Talk – Simon Baldock is with John Batterby who, as a young lad helped bake Princess Diana’s wedding cake! 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

14th may starring Gene Hackman and Willem Weatherview. (T) 2.45 BBC News. (T) 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Fake Britain. A credit-card forger is caught red-handed. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in west London, Kent and Greater Manchester. (R) (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. High Court enforcement officers investigate a wedding photographer. (R) (T) 12.45 Saints and Scroungers. A pair of benefit thieves are apprehended. (R) (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Two teams of antiques enthusiasts search for bargain buys on Anglesey. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Rob discovers he is on a list of people vulnerable to fraud. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. A couple search for a country home in Somerset. (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain. The duo sample the flavours of East Sussex. (R) (T)

5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Mark Franks and Paul Hayes search for antique bargains. (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. Live chat and topical reports, presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Sharon throws a family dinner party, which Lola uses as an excuse to snoop around for signs of her addiction. Ava’s world is turned upside down when a face from the past turns up; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Holby City. Malick is drawn further into the world of murderer’s accomplice Amanda, and is tempted to cut a deal with her. Handsome new doctor Harry sets his sights on Gemma. (T) 10.00 Frankie. New series. Drama about dedicated district nurse Frankie Maddox, who is concerned about a woman struggling to care for her father, a sufferer of dementia. Eve Myles stars. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 The Wright Way. A ballroom competition has everyone excited, but when Malika’s partner finds himself otherwise engaged, she needs a replacement — and Gerald just happens to be a former champion. (T) 12.05 Live at the Apollo. With Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre. (R) (T) 12.40 FILM: Mississippi Burning (1988). Drama,

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BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.50 Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: The A to Z of TV Gardening. (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 My Life in Books. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 4.45 Restoration Roadshow. (R) (T) 5.15 Planet Earth. (R) (T) 6.15 Flog It! Nigel Smith and Anita Manning value antiques at Parr Hall, Warrington, before those brave enough to head to auction see their items go under the hammer in Knutsford. (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. Hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. (R) (T) 7.30 The Chef’s Protege. Tom Kitchin assesses the skills and temperaments of three more of his old catering college’s best students, before selecting two of them to join last night’s successful contenders. (T) 8.00 Antiques Road Trip. The contest moves to Liverpool, where Charles Hanson makes a mistake that could decide the contest in favour of rival auctioneer Jonathan Pratt. (T) 9.00 Auction Hero. Andrew Lamberty buys items at a Paris flea market and a Monte Carlo auction as he tries to raise funds for a Hampshire food bank and a support group for disabled people in Aberdeen. (T) 10.00 Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day. A specialist team in Manchester treats a steady stream of victims of cardiac arrests, and a six-month-old boy undergoes open-heart surgery in Liverpool. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Later Live — with Jools Holland. With music by Queens of the Stone Age, Texas, Patty Griffin with Robert Plant, Peace and Lulu James. Plus, Jools chats to Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan and Ian Paice. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 The Fantastic Mr Feynman. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: The Apprentice. (R) (T) 2.20 Sign Zone: James May’s Man Lab. (R) (T) 3.20 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. With Leonardo DiCaprio. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 May the Best House Win. Homeowners in Leeds and Barnsley rate one another’s properties. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Witney in Oxfordshire. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

(R) (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Hour-long episode. Sarah races to the Woolpack to find help, while Debbie flirts with Kirk in the hope of securing a business deal, unaware of the danger Jack is in. (T) 9.00 Caroline Quentin’s National Parks. The actress takes part in a training exercise for the Mountain Rescue Dogs Association at Snowdonia National Park and cheers on the runners at the annual Race the Train contest. (T) 10.00 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The People Play. 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) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 The Zoo. Plans are made to breed Komodo dragons at Regent’s Park as part of London Zoo’s vital conservation work, while elephants reared at Whipsnade have fallen victim to a herpes outbreak. (R) (T) 12.35 In Plain Sight. Mary goes undercover with a conman to expose an arms dealer. (T) 1.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Loose Women. Topical debate from a female perspective. (R) 4.45 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. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four dinnerparty hosts do battle in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, in a week featuring Italian, Australian and Nigerian cuisine and an attempt at magical entertainment. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Lisa takes pity on a bankrupt Mr Burns and helps him build a recycling centre, hoping it will get him back on his feet — but underestimates his ruthlessness. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Leanne tries to help prove Dodger’s innocence, and Carmel becomes convinced Theresa may have played a role in Texas’ death. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Muslims talk about life in Britain as members of the nation’s largest religious minority. (T) 9.00 Embarrassing Bodies: Live from the Clinic. Christian Jessen uses a camera to examine a patient’s prostate gland, Pixie McKenna shows how to have a healthy bottom and a lead-

ing urologist advises on troublesome bladders. (T) 10.00 Mary Queen of the High Street. Mary Portas tries to breathe life into Margate’s high street by transforming a sweet shop into a place where visitors to the nearby Turner Contemporary gallery can buy souvenirs. (T) 11.00 Shameless. Mimi tells the family she is retiring, moving to Wilmslow and dedicating her life to charity work, while Randall does not take kindly to the news Shane wants to end their fling. (T) 12.05 Random Acts. (T) 12.10 Ben Earl: Trick Artist. (R) (T) 1.10 European Poker Tour. (T) 2.10 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T) 2.40 Sailing: America’s Cup Discovered. (T) 3.05 The Grid. (R) (T) 3.35 British GT. (R) (T) 4.00 Michael Johnson: Survival of the Fastest. (R) (T) 4.55 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 5.50 Make Do & Mend. (R) (T) 6.15 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T)

Tuesday, uesday, 14th 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, 14th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Footballers’ wives Zoe Lucker is on the show with Simon 18.05 FAQ (series) – Health Care and Funeral plans. 18.30 Let’s Talk Special – with the man dubbed by Mike Tyson as the World’s toughest white man – Joe Egan. 19.00 The San Fulgencio Fiestas – more fantastic bands and singers at one of the best fiestas on the coast. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Fake Britain. Cons and rackets associated with the motoring trade. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Cornwall, London and the West Midlands. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. The officers act on behalf of a woman who was sacked by text message. (R) (T) 12.45 Saints and Scroungers. A woman is investigated after claiming £62,000 in benefits. (R) (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From London’s Portobello Road. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Howard looks forward to his first partners’ dinner. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. Aled Jones helps a couple find a property in Lincolnshire. (R) (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain. Si King and Dave Myers visit Gwynedd, north Wales. (R) (T)

5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Mark Franks and Paul Hayes travel to Belgium. (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. Actor Nigel Havers reveals how he was cheated out of money by a rogue lettings agency, and shows how millions of other tenants could also fall victim. (T) 10.00 The Apprentice. The candidates make flat-pack furniture, producing prototypes and pitching their products to retailers — but mixed-up measurements and internal squabbles threaten the process. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 A Question of Sport. With London 2012 gold medal-winning triathlete Alistair Brownlee, football manager-turned-pundit Iain Dowie, speed skater Elise Christie and former track athlete Roger Black. (T) 12.05 FILM: Wild Hogs (2007). Biker comedy adventure, with John Travolta. (T) 1.40 Weatherview. (T) 1.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.45 Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: The A to Z of TV Gardening. (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 Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 My Life in Books. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 4.45 Restoration Roadshow. (R) (T) 5.15 Planet Earth. (R) (T) 6.15 Flog It! Paul Martin and the team head to Poole, Dorset, where experts Mark Stacey and Charlie Ross offer their advice on the public’s antiques before they go up for auction. (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. (R) (T) 7.30 The Chef’s Protege. The five students must take on board Tom Kitchin’s suggestions about how to improve their favourite dishes, before serving the new creations in the college restaurant. (T) 8.00 Antiques Road Trip. Charles Hanson competes against Jonathan Pratt in the week’s final in Cockermouth, before Mark Stacey and Charlie Ross begin their battle in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. (T) 9.00 Auction Hero. Andrew Lamberty visits Montpellier and Nice as he tries to raise funds for a women’s group in Manchester and a riding charity for disabled people in Surrey. Last in the series. (T)

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Tina confides in him about the kiss, Gloria makes a confession to her family and Roy starts doing some research in a bid to find his father. (T) Live UEFA Europa League Final. Chelsea v Benfica (Kick-off 7.45pm). Matt Smith presents coverage of the showpiece match at the Amsterdam ArenA, where the successors to Atletico Madrid will be crowned. Subsequent programmes subject to change. (T) ITV News and Weather. (T) ITV News London; Weather. (T) Dirty Britain. Part one of two. Men and women who clean up after the nation reveal the unpleasant aspects of their work, providing an insight into modern British life. (R) (T)

12.55 The Dales. Adrian Edmondson documents another summer of Yorkshire Dales life. (R) (T) 1.20 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Columbo: Forgotten Lady (1975). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk and Janet Leigh. (T) 5.35 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4

10.00 Bankers. The consequences of traders taking reckless financial risks, focusing on the bankruptcy of brokerage firm MF Global and transactions resulting in losses of $6billion for JP Morgan. (T) 11.00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired. Dara O Briain is joined by the latest candidate to be eliminated, with panellists Karren Brady, Richard North and Andy Parsons trying to determine where it all went wrong. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day. (R) (T) 1.20 Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day. (R) (T) 2.20 Sign Zone: Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History. (R) (T) 3.20 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment, with Lorraine Kelly and Aled Jones. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With boy band 5ive. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 May the Best House Win. Homeowners in the London area rate one another’s properties. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Penrith, Cumbria. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 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 York. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. A week of competitive dining in south-east London, featuring heated discussions, revelations, an accident in the kitchen and a poem entitled Satan. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Marge begins work as a church volunteer and Homer discovers his image printed on a box of Japanese washing powder. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Ash and Barney find evidence that seems to implicate Leanne as Texas’s killer. Tony tries to bond with Finn, while Mercedes and Carmel wage war over the best way to run the club. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Muslims talk about life in Britain as members of the nation’s largest religious minority. (T) 9.00 Location, Location, Location. New series. Highlights from previous series. Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp help two couples in pursuit of their dream property. (T) 10.00 24 Hours in A&E. Doctors treat an eight-year-old girl who fell and hit her head at a diving pool, and two members of the security team deal with a variety of challenging patients on the night shift. (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 Secrets of the Shoplifters. (R) (T) 1.05 The Repo Man. (R) (T) 2.05 Revenge. (T) 2.55 FILM: Breakfast on Pluto (2005). Black comedy drama, starring Cillian Murphy. (T) 5.05 Mama Lou. (R) (T) 5.10 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.05 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.50 SuperScrimpers. (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 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) 9.30 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (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 FILM: Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well (2006). Mystery, starring Lea Thompson. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Lucas admits to Steph he has cancer after she confronts him for lying to Vanessa. Kate tells Mason how she feels and Pete offers Georgia a pill to help her forget her troubles. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Heath learns his name does not appear on Darcy’s birth certificate, and Indi confronts Sid about concealing Romeo’s illness from her. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Frontline Police. Rav Wilding joins officers on a pursuit through the streets of Southend, Essex, and at a suspected drug dealer’s flat, where a thorough search is required; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Emergency Bikers. A drunken woman in Portsmouth causes problems for the paramedic tending her, while an Essex police motorcyclist sets off in pursuit of a car that is travelling at 100mph; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 NCIS. Gibbs and the team seek advice from psychologist Samantha Ryan when a Navy reservist is found dead in his home with marks around his neck. Guest starring Jamie Lee Curtis. (T) 11.00 The Murder of Marilyn Monroe. Investigation into the star’s state of mind in the weeks immediately prior to her death, examining her relationship with psychiatrist Dr Ralph Greenson. (R) (T) 12.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. (R) (T) 12.55 The Aussie Millions Poker Championship. (T) 1.55 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Wednessday, 15th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with Eastenders’ Ian Beale aka Adam Woodyatt – the longest serving character since 1985. 18.05 Run For Your Wife – the AdHoc Theatre Group present this hilarious comedy farce written by Ray Cooney 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brunch with Chris Heard 14:00 Calder´s Daytime Confessions (Rpt) 15:00 The Gary Jackson Show 17:00 The PBT Show 19:00 Exite Classics - 70’s at 7, 80’s at 8, 90’s at 9 and Classics Megamix 22:00 Calder´s Confessions UNCUT 23:00 The Love Zone 00:01 The Overnight Jukebox

Monday, 13th May, 2013

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16th may 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Fake Britain. The extent of counterfeit medicines in the UK. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Lincolnshire, London and Kent. (R) (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. The officers help a Lewisham resident. (R) (T) 12.45 Saints and Scroungers. A woman who wrongfully claimed £140,000 in benefits. (R) (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Antique-hunting in Newark. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Karen has her hands full with a surly teenage girl. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. Finding a Devon property for two generations of the same family. (R) (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T) 4.45 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour of Britain. Si King and Dave Myers go wassailing in search of cider. (R) (T)

5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Mark Franks and Paul Hayes search for antiques at a car-boot sale. (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; 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. Ava is stunned by the arrival of Dexter’s father, and 20 years of anger and resentment soon come flooding out. Shirley threatens to ruin Sharon’s dinner party; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Waterloo Road. Dynasty is torn when her exboyfriend is released from prison and asks her to make a fresh start with him. Lorraine and Michael announce the cuts they need to make. 10.00 Britain’s Biggest Hoarders. Jasmine Harman helps habitual hoarders — a 79-year-old Plymouth man whose house is full to the brim and an east London woman whose flat is so cluttered she cannot live in it. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Question Time. Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy, Financial Times journalist Gillian Tett and chair of Arts Council England Peter Bazalgette in Ipswich. (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) 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.50 Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: The A to Z of TV Gardening. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Italy Unpacked. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland. (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 My Life in Books. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 4.45 Restoration Roadshow. (R) (T) 5.15 Planet Earth. (R) (T) 6.15 Flog It! Catherine Southon and Jethro Marles provide their expert opinions in Bath, while Paul Martin visits the city’s Roman baths. (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. (R) (T) 7.30 The Chef’s Protege. Tom Kitchin takes his four shortlisted students to Melville Castle near Dalkeith, Midlothian, where they must prepare a four-course lunch for Michel Roux Jr and Theo Randall. (T) 8.00 The Dambusters: 70 Years On. Dan Snow presents live coverage from RAF Scampton of a tribute to the 133 men involved in the bombing raids on the dams of Germany’s Ruhr Valley on the night of May 16, 1943. (T) 9.00 Bradford: City of Dreams. Part two of two. A look at the impact of Eastern Europeans settling in the West Yorkshire city and building their lives and businesses there. (T) 10.00 The Tube: An Underground History. Documentary telling the story of the London Underground through the eyes of the people who work for it, revealing why it was first built and how it has shaped London ever since. (T) 11.00 Watson & Oliver. Character-based sketches, including the mysterious power of an unfashionable brown dress, the agony of a teenage date and a poodle and a basset hound discussing dog shows. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Dam Busters: The Race to Smash the German Dams. (R) (T) 1.20 Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day. (R) (T) 2.20 Sign Zone: Jobs for the Boys? — London 7.00 Daybreak. With guests Jennie McAlpine and Sam Aston. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With girl group Stooshe. (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. Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 May the Best House Win. Four homeowners compete in Manchester. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Grantham, Lincolnshire. (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. 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Sean’s day goes from bad to worse when he receives upsetting news and his angry behaviour puts his life in danger. Debbie packs up Cain’s things to clear her dad out of her life. (T) 8.30 America and Its Guns: Tonight. Reporter Robert Moore travels across the US investigating the prevalence of guns, talking to owners. 9.00 Emmerdale. Dan desperately tries to save Sean’s life as the emergency services talk him through the resuscitation procedure over the phone, while Rhona tells Paddy to throw away

her pills. (T) 9.30 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. The comedian tries to train three huge puppies that spent the first five months of their lives being raised by a homeless man. (T) 10.00 Murder on the Home Front. Conclusion of the Second World War-set crime drama, starring Patrick Kennedy and Tamzin Merchant. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 Vicious. Freddie helps Ash to secure an acting role but becomes depressed about his career. 12.05 The Job Lot. Brownall is inundated with newly unemployed jobseekers. (R) (T) 12.35 The Late Debate. Alastair Stewart discusses news and events at Westminster. 1.05 Jackpot247. 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) 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) 1.25 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.30 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from York and Salisbury. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four dinner-party hosts do battle in Derby, serving up juvenile jokes, non-stop chatter and some over-the-top mothering as they compete to win the £1,000 cash prize. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Mr Burns hires a new employee, who takes an instant dislike to Homer and sets about trying to humiliate him, while Bart buys an abandoned factory for a dollar at an auction. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Mercedes and Carmel become bitter rivals as the club is reopened, and Leanne’s speech at Texas’ memorial is cut short when police turn up to arrest her for murder. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Muslims talk about life in Britain as members of the nation’s largest religious minority. (T) 9.00 Secret Eaters. Anna Richardson scrutinises the diets of a woman from Sidcup, south-east London, who works out every day, and her sister, who cooks everything from scratch. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 The Murder Workers. Cutting Edge documentary following members of Victim Support’s National Homicide Service as they work closely with people who have been bereaved by murder or manslaughter. (T) 11.35 999: What’s Your Emergency? (R) (T) 12.35 24 Hours in A&E. (R) (T) 1.40 Random Acts. (T) 1.45 Skint. (R) (T) 2.35 Mary Queen of the High Street. (R) (T) 3.35 Murdered in Tenerife: Channel 4 Dispatches. (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 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) 9.30 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Big Body Squad. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Star Trek: The

True Story. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: McBride: The Doctor Is Out, Really Out (2005). Mystery, starring John Larroquette. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Lucas turns to Steph for support during the wait for his scan results and prepares to tell Vanessa about his cancer, while Sonya discovers drugs in Georgia’s bag. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Heath puts any thoughts of a custody battle for Darcy on hold, Rosie overreacts to an incident on the beach and Maddy and Spencer realise what Chris has been up to and confront him. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Cricket on 5. England v New Zealand. Mark Nicholas presents action from the opening day in the First Test in the two-match series, which came from Lord’s; (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Aliens: Are We Alone? Documentary exploring the possibility of the existence of extraterrestrial life, focusing on the Kepler space telescope’s mission to find habitable planets; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 FILM: Daybreakers (2010). Premiere. In a world dominated by vampires, an undead scientist encounters a human revolutionary group who claim to have discovered a cure for vampirism. Thriller, with Ethan Hawke. (T) 12.05 True Horror: Dracula. (R) (T) 1.05 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Thursday 16th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Alan Price - keyboardist for the Animals. 18.05 Speekee (NEW series) A fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish for our younger viewers. – ‘La Fiesta’ 18.15 Let’s Talk – Dave Courtney, once a London gangster 19.00 Spanish Dive Adventures – off the Spanish coast. 19.30 Out And About in Torrevieja with Graham Knight – the old Torrevieja Railway. 19.45 Hand Made – a viewer’s film of the Vega Baja. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music.

Thursday, Thursday, 16th May, May, 2013

7:00 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. Using fake identities. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 12.45 Saints and Scroungers. 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Two teams compete in Norwich, Norfolk. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. A mother and son struggle to deal with the aftermath of a tragic accident. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. A country home in Cornwall. (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz (T) 4.45 The Hairy Bikers’ . The duo cook freshly caught Whitby fish. (R) (T)

5.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Mark Franks and Paul Hayes compete. (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. 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 UK stories. (T) 8.30 A Question of Sport. With Alistair Brownlee, Iain Dowie, Elise Christie and Roger Black; (R) (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Dexter tries to get Ava and Sam together — unaware the newcomer is actually his father — while Ian betrays his family to complete the building work on the restaurant. (T) 9.30 Would I Lie to You? Rob Brydon hosts the panel show with captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack (T) 10.00 Have I Got News for You. Johnny Vegas and Deborah Meaden join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. (T) 10.30 Not Going Out. Lucy’s first love reappears on the scene and asks her to star in a romantic play he has written especially for her. (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 theatre star and former Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, who is soon to return to the West End in the comedy The Cripple of Inishmaan. (T) 12.25 The Wright Way. Gerald and Malika team up for a ballroom competition. (R) (T) 12.55 FILM: Norbit (2007). Comedy, starring Eddie Murphy. (T) 2.30 Weatherview. (T) 2.35 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.45 Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: The A to Z of TV Gardening. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow. (R) (T) 11.00 Question Time. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 My Life in Books. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15

Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 4.45 Restoration Roadshow. (R) (T) 5.15 Planet Earth. (R) (T) 6.15 Flog It! Paul Martin travels to Corby in Northamptonshire. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. (R) (T) 7.30 The Chef’s Protege. Tom Kitchin invites the three finalists to cook at his Michelin-starred Edinburgh restaurant. (T) 8.00 Antiques Road Trip. Mark Stacey and Charlie Ross leave Stoke-on-Trent. (T) 9.00 Nature’s Microworlds. Steve Backshall visits America’s Yellowstone National Park. (T) 9.30 Gardeners’ World. Monty Don tackles seasonal jobs at Longmeadow and plants clematis, while Rachel de Thame heads to Holland to visit the world’s biggest flower garden. (T) 10.00 Natural World Special — Leopards: 21st Century Cats. (T) 11.00 QI. Host Stephen Fry poses tough questions about Happiness to Andy. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 Weather. (T) 12.05 Later with Jools Holland. (T) 1.10 FILM: Frozen River (2008). Drama, starring Melissa Leo. London 7.00 Daybreak. With Beyonce. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news, with Helen Fospero. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 May the Best House Win. Homeowners in the south-west Midlands rate one another’s properties. (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 with Ben Shephard. 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) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Nikhil warns David to act quickly if he wants to win Priya back, while Rhona’s addiction starts to spiral out of control as she considers taking drugs from the vet’s surgery. 8.30 Coronation Street. Sylvia presents Roy with his father’s address, Faye asks Anna to lend Tim the money for her school trip and Chesney accuses Katy of taking little interest in her son 9.00 The Martin Lewis Money Show. Martin Lewis and Saira Khan provide advice on credit scores, including how to check ratings for free and acquire mortgages and credit cards more easily. 9.30 Coronation Street. Gary feels guilty when Izzy tells him he will make a wonderful father, Roy receives bad news in Blackburn, and Katy announces she is taking Joseph and going to stay at Ryan’s. (T) 10.00 Life of Crime. Denise’s world is turned upside down in 1997 when new evidence casts doubt on the 1985 conviction of Mike Holland for the murder of Amy Reid. starring Hayley Atwell. (T)

11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: Rumor Has It (2005). A woman sets off for San Francisco in search of a man who had affairs with her mother and grandmother. Rob Reiner’s romantic comedy, starring Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Costner. (T) 1.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Columbo: Dead Weight (1971). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. CHANNEL 4 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 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) 1.25 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.30 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from York and Newbury. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Aromatherapist Erica Swithenbank, yoga teacher Anne Marie Newland, graphic designer Jamie Traynor and security officer Pretesh Singadia host dinner parties in Leicester. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Troy McClure hosts three spin-off segments, including Chief Wiggum’s attempt to make his name as a private investigator. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Doug sets out to prove Leanne did not kill Texas. Callum asks Robbie for a stake in an upcoming scam, and Tony finds it increasingly difficult to keep his secret from Diane. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.30 Unreported World. Clemency Burton-Hill takes to the roads of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with a group of young women learning to be professional drivers against extraordinary odds. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Muslims talk about life in Britain as members of the nation’s largest religious minority. (T) 9.00 Come Dine with Me. Debt adviser Tom Franklin, landscape architect Richard Hodgetts, housing officer Emma Daisley and recruitment manager Sarah Dix compete for the £1,000 prize in Banbury, Oxfordshire. (T) 10.00 Ben Earl: Trick Artist. In a range of illusions on the theme of money, the magician uses his skills to ensure wins and losses at a casino and tries to steal £10,000 from a secure vault. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. The comedian’s guests include rock star Rod Stewart, some of the stars of Made in Chelsea, and Miles Kane, who performs his new single Don’t Forget Who You Are. (T) 12.05 10 O’Clock Live. (R) (T) 1.05 Random Acts. (T) 1.10 New Girl. (T) 1.35 The Mindy Project. (T) 2.00 FILM: Nurse Betty (2000). Comedy thriller. (T)

Men. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: NY. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Blue Smoke (2007). Thriller, starring Alicia Witt. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Ajay tries to convince Toadie that returning to private practice is a good idea, Sheila gives Rhiannon a makeover, and Mason accidentally sees Kate topless. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Gina passes out while driving on a family outing. Dex and Steph resume their relationship and Rosie begins to work through her fears after a heart-to-heart with Sasha. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Cricket on 5. England v New Zealand. Mark Nicholas presents action from the second day of the First Test in the two-match series, which came from Lord’s; (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 The Mentalist. Red John strikes again just as Jane narrows down the list of people who could be the serial killer to seven suspects. Last in the series. (T) 10.55 CSI: Miami. DNA evidence prompts Horatio to resume the search for the man responsible for a rape committed six years previously, and Delko and Alexx work on a case of medical incompetence. (R) (T) 11.50 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 12.45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. (T) 1.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 Motorsport Mundial. 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Friday 17th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Impressionist Alistair McGowan. 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – more questions answered about living in Spain. 18.30 Let’s Talk – with Paloma del Rey and Torrevieja Fellowship Church pastor Roy Davies. 19.00 An Evening With... the ultimate Cliff Richard tribute – Cliff As If. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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 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) 9.30 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Motor Morphers. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 The Removal

Friday 17th 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 Brian Turner and Henry Harris. (T) 12.30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers. Preparing meals with leftover ingredients. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Football Focus. Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend’s matches. (T) 2.00 Live MotoGP. The French Grand Prix qualifying session (Start-time 1.10pm). (T) 3.00 Bargain Hunt. From Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire. (R) (T) 4.00 FILM: Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005). Disney comedy sequel, starring Lindsay Lohan and Michael Keaton. (T)

5.35 Escape to the Country. A couple hunt for a home in Carmarthenshire. (R) (T) 6.20 Celebrity Mastermind. Michael Vaughan, Simon Armitage, Richard Arnold and Andi Osho answer questions on the 21st-century Premier League, Ted Hughes, TV soap Dallas and, bizarrely, John Humphrys. (R) (T) 6.50 Pointless Celebrities. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a star-studded version of the unorthodox general knowledge quiz. (T) 7.40 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 8.00 Doctor Who. Clara is summoned to a special meeting with Madame Vastra, where she hears a message for the Doctor — and it soon becomes clear he is being lured into a trap. Last in the series. (T) 8.45 The National Lottery Draws. John Partridge presents a performance by veteran rockers Status Quo and sets the balls rolling to decide the all-important numbers. (T) 9.00 Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Graham Norton commentates on the musical extravaganza from Malmo, Sweden, as Bonnie Tyler aims to become the first UK winner since 1997 with her country ballad Believe in Me. Red button viewers will be able to access lyrics to all songs and send comments. (T) 12.15 BBC News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 12.35 Live at the Apollo. With Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine. (R) (T) 1.05 FILM: Life (1999). Prison comedy, starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. (T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.40 FILM: Till the End of Time (1946). Drama, starring Guy Madison and Robert Mitchum. (T) (bw) 9.20 FILM: Flying Leathernecks (1951). Second World War adventure, starring John Wayne. (T) 11.00 A History of Scotland. (R) (T) 12.00 Map Man. (R) (T) 12.30 Just a Minute. (R) (T) 1.00 The Chef’s Protege. (R) (T) 1.30 The Chef’s Protege. (R) (T) 2.00 The Chef’s Protege. (R) (T) 2.30 The Chef’s Protege. (R) (T) 3.00 The Chef’s Protege. (R) (T) 3.30 The A to Z of TV Gardening. (R) (T)

3.50 Coast. Exploring the stories and histories of Britain’s beaches. (R) (T) 4.50 Auction Hero. (R) (T) 5.50 FILM: The Eagle Has Landed (1976). Second World War spy adventure, with Michael Caine. (T) 8.00 Flog It! People are invited to try to make money by selling their antiques at auction. (R) (T) 9.00 Dad’s Army. Captain Mainwaring initiates a recruitment campaign, but makes the mistake of leaving Wilson in charge of the poster. Starring Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier. (R) (T) 9.30 Sincerely, F Scott Fitzgerald: A Culture Show Special. To mark a new film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, Jay McInerney explores the life and writing of the author through the letters he sent to editors, publishers, lovers and friends. (T) 10.30 QI XL. Stephen Fry hosts an extended edition of the quiz, with Jo Brand, David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Alan Davies answering questions on the theme of intelligence. (R) (T) 11.15 FILM: West Is West (2010). Premiere. Comedy sequel, starring Om Puri. (T) 12.55 FILM: The Walker (2007). Drama, starring Woody Harrelson. (T) 2.35 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 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 Dinner Date. Matchmaking show. (R) (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (R) (T) 11.15 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham. The actress travels through Devon’s English Riviera. (R) (T) 12.15 Saturday Farm. Dick Strawbridge follows the progress of Aberdeen Angus bulls. (T) 1.15 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.30 Murder, She Wrote. Jessica defends the memory of her late husband. (R) (T) 2.30 River Monsters. 3.30 All Star Family Fortunes. Will Greenwood battles Duncan James. (R) (T) 4.15 The Chase. Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (R) (T)

5.15 FILM: The Great St Trinian’s Train Robbery (1966). Comedy, starring Frankie Howerd. (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.15 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.30 You’ve Been Framed! Top 100 Holidays. Comedian Harry Hill narrates a countdown of 100 vacation-themed camcorder calamities and viewer-submitted mobile-phone clips. (R) (T) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. More hopefuls take their moment in the spotlight in an attempt to impress the four judges and secure a place in the live semi-finals. Presented by Ant and Dec. (T) 9.45 The Cube. A man from Doncaster wants to win enough money to take his family to Jamaica, while a campaign manager hopes to take home enough cash for a deposit on a house. Last in

the series. (T) 10.45 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host is joined by comedian Lee Evans, Mad Dogs stars Philip Glenister, Marc Warren and Max Beesley, and actress Gemma Arterton. With music by Primal Scream. Last in the series. (T) 11.45 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.00 FILM: Mickey Blue Eyes (1999). Romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant and Jeanne Tripplehorn. (T) 1.55 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 The Starter Wife. Molly discovers Lou has gone missing. (R) (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. CHANNEL 4 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 VW Racing Cup. (T) 8.00 The Grid. (T) 8.25 FIM Superbike World Championship. (T) 8.55 The Morning Line. (T) 9.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 11.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 12.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.00 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.30 Heston’s Fantastical Food. (R) (T) 2.35 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Newbury and Newmarket. (T) 5.10 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.40 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 6.15 Come Dine with Me. Admin manager Emma Reddin hosts the third dinner party in Warwickshire, preparing pea and potato samosas and a selection of Indian curries, and organising Bollywood dancing. (R) (T) 6.50 Come Dine with Me. PA Pinky Sidhu hosts the fourth dinner party in Warwickshire, hoping to educate her guests about the finer things in life with an evening of sophistication and pageantry. (R) (T) 7.20 Come Dine with Me. Driving instructor Alison Firth hosts the final dinner party in Warwickshire, and hopes that her 1980s disco-themed night will impress her guests. (R) (T) 7.50 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.15 FILM: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). The superhero team faces a powerful alien sent to prepare the Earth for destruction by its planet-eating master. Scifi adventure sequel, starring Ioan Gruffudd and Michael Chiklis. (T) 10.00 FILM: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010). Premiere. Ruthless stockbroker Gordon Gekko helps a young banker get revenge on the company that drove his mentor to suicide. Drama sequel, with Michael Douglas and Shia LaBeouf. (T) 12.40 Derren Brown: The Assassin. (R) (T) 1.40 FILM: Crash (2004). Oscar-winning drama, starring Matt Dillon and Sandra Bullock. (T) 3.30 Southland. (R) (T) 4.10 Hollyoaks. (R) (T) 6.15 Deal or No Deal. (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 FILM: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971).2.15 FILM: Darby’s Rangers (1957). Second World War adventure, starring James Garner. (T) (bw) 4.35 FILM: The Dam Busters (1954). (bw) 7.05 Last of the Dambusters: Revealed. World War Two veteran George Johnson revisits the Sorpe Dam in Germany, 7.55 5 News Weekend. (T) 8.00 Cricket on 5. England v New Zealand. Action from the third day in the first Test of the two-match series from Lord’s. (T) 9.05 NCIS. Gibbs discovers Tony’s father is linked to the team’s latest investigation, which involves an assassination attempt on a Saudi prince. 10.00 NCIS. Tony and Ziva visit Paris to escort Nora Williams, the key witness in an embezzlement case, back to America. (R) (T) 10.55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The detectives try to determine a murder victim’s actual identity when the person they thought had been bludgeoned to death turns up alive. (T) 11.50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (T) 12.45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. (T) 1.10 SuperCasino. 5.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)5.45 County Secrets. (R) (T) 6.00 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.10 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)

Saturday 18th May, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Impressionist, Alistair McGowan. 18.05 FAQ – more questions on living in Spain. 18.30 Let’s Talk – with Paloma del Rey and Torrevieja Fellowship Church pastor Roy Davies. 19.00 An Evening With... the ultimate Cliff Richard tribute – Cliff As If. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 7.10 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.20 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.25 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.40 Chloe’s Closet. (T) 7.50 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.00 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.10 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.20 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.35 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) 9.25 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)

Saturday 18th May, May, 2013 09:00 Saturday Breakfast 11:00 Simply Small Talk with Mark, Angela & Michelle 14:00 Sport Zone with Kevin Reardon 18:00 The Superior Rhythm Soul Show with Deano 21:00 Calder´s Confessions 23:00 Al Walser´s Weekly Top 20 00:01 Exite Overnight

19th may 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. With guest presenter Jeremy Vine. (T) 11.00 Live Worship for Pentecost. A morning service from Blackburn Cathedral. (T) 12.00 Sunday Politics. Presented by Andrew Neil; (T) Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 1.20 Countryfile. The presenters are in Hampshire, where Matt Baker helps out on HMS Warrior. (R) (T) 2.15 Bargain Hunt. From Gloucestershire. (T) 3.15 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Derby, Kent and Leigh in Lancashire. (R) (T) 4.15 Points of View. Viewers’ comments. (T) 4.30 Lifeline. An appeal on behalf of Parkinson’s UK. (T) 4.40 Escape to the Country. A rural property in north Devon. (R) (T)

5.25 Songs of Praise. David Grant heads to Brighton for Pentecost Sunday. (T) 6.00 Chelsea Flower Show 2013. New series. Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift take a peek at the RHS centennial exhibition before the gates officially open to the public. 7.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Countryfile. The team heads to the Thames Valley, where Matt Baker finds out what makes Henley-on-Thames such a breeding ground for rowers and Julia Bradbury hunts Burnham Beeches for wood ants. (T) 8.30 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce and the team are at Stowe House in Buckinghamshire. 9.30 Case Histories. Crime drama, starring Jason Isaacs as PI Jackson Brodie. A search for a woman’s birth parents leads to the heart of 1970s police corruption. 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day. Highlights of the final matches of the Premier League season. (T) 1.00 The Football League Show. Highlights of the League One and League Two play-off finals. (T) 2.00 FILM: The Glass Shield (1995). Fact-based crime drama, starring Michael Boatman. (T) 3.45 Weatherview. (T) 3.50 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.30 FILM: Ruthless (1948). Drama, starring Zachary Scott. (T) (bw) 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 Great British Food Revival. (T) 1.30 Live MotoGP. The French Grand Prix (Start-time 1.00pm). (T) 3.15 EastEnders. (R) (T) 5.05 Final Score. The final day of the Premier League season. (T) 7.30 Porridge. Crafty con Fletcher helps new inmate Godber settle in by giving him a few lessons on coping with prison life. 8.00 Racing Legends: Jackie Stewart. Chef James Martin joins Jackie Stewart on a road trip through the Alps in a classic supercar to retrace the life and career of the three-time Formula One world champion. (R) (T) 9.00 Ice Age Giants. New series. Alice Roberts investigates the lives and habitats of the creatures that dominated the planet 40,000 years ago, beginning with giant mammals that roamed North America. (T) 10.00 Australia with Simon Reeve. New

series. The adventurer begins a journey across the country, discovering how the camel is threatening the fragile desert ecosystem in the heart of Australia. (T) 11.00 Mock the Week Looks Back at Food & Drink. Another themed selection of material from the archives, with contributions by Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Michael McIntyre, Sarah Millican and John Bishop. Last in the series. (T) 11.30 FILM: Blood Diamond (2006). Action thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. (T) 1.45 Sign Zone: Countryfile. (R) (T) London 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. Sitcom about an aspiring actress. (T) 9.25 ITV News. (T) 9.30 Country House Sunday. Lynda Bellingham heads to Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (R) (T) 11.20 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Leeds. (R) (T) 12.20 Love Your Garden. A 90-year-old woman’s Barking garden is transformed. (R) (T) 1.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.25 FILM: Murder on the Orient Express (1974). Agatha Christie mystery, starring Albert Finney. (T) 3.50 Britain’s Got Talent. More hopefuls take their moment in the spotlight. (R) (T)

5.10 FILM: Evan Almighty (2007). Comedy sequel, starring Steve Carell. (T) 6.55 You’ve Been Framed! Top 100 Kids. Harry Hill narrates a selection of camcorder calamities and viewers’ mobile-phone footage 7.45 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 8.00 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.15 Catchphrase. Stephen Mulhern hosts a revival of the game show in which contestants guess the familiar phrases hidden in animated clues, 9.00 The British Soap Awards 2013. Phillip Schofield hosts the annual awards ceremony honouring TV’s most popular soaps. (T) 11.00 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 FILM: Children of Men (2006). In a future stricken by mass infertility, a former activist tries to protect the only pregnant woman in the world. 1.15 The Store. Home shopping. 3.15 Monk. Adrian spots a UFO in the desert sky. (R) (T) 4.00 Motorsport UK. Action from the latest races at Donington Park. (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 Freesports on 4. (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch. (T) 1.30 The Big Bang

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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. Contracts provided 966 772 553. (89730) 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) We Need Your Help! Rental Properties Urgently Required, All Areas, Clients Waiting, Please Call 663 804 325 (96310)

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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)

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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 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 fur-

nished to a high standard, air con throughout. Private pool with outside bar area. Reduced to 399,999 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (91793) Situated in the heart of La Zenia is this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 2nd floor apartment, with sea views and only 1000 metres from the beach and walking distance to the many amenities. This is a great holiday home with existing rental client bookings. 84,500 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91738) This 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom second floor apartment comes fully furnished and includes Satellite TV. With Sea views from the balcony. The property comes with existing rental clients. Situated in the heart of La Zenia and only 1000 metres to the beach. 84,500 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91756) Brand new 3 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse Apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos. With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking .89,950 euros Call 667 592 467 for more information (91779) 2 Bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in immaculate condition. Fully furnished with Air Con. The property is within walking distance to Cabo Roig Strip and the beaches.129,950 euros Call 667 592 467. (91734) KEY-READY FRONT LINE GOLF PENTOUSE APARTMENT with magnificent views of the golf course. This property is surrounded by many other top class golf courses all within a 10 minute radius. A 10,000 euro deposit plus legal fees secures this property with a guaranteed 90 per cent mortgage subject to status.112,500 euros For more information call 968 971 860. (91801) 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) 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

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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 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 apartment in the popular Entre Naranjos Golf development. This is in immaculate condition, furnished to a very good standard and priced to sell. 67,500 euros call 968 971 860. (91863) 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 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own privet pool and beautiful surroundings. On the market for 249,500Euros with 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms is one of the best buys you will find. Tel 968971860 (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 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 Euro. For more information please call +34 96 897 1860. (101565) A very spacious 3 bed 2 bath apartment in Pilar. The property boasts balconies and a fantastic solarium with sea views. This is an apartment to be viewed. In addition it has an underground car parking space with lockable storage area. 72,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101557) Fabulous detached property on the market for 192,500Euros with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms sea views and very spacious rooms. BARGAIN! Tel 968971860 (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 (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 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)

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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) 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. 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) Beautiful appartment, 2 Bed, 2 Bath in Pau 8, close to Villamartin Golf Course, high standard furniture and white goods included, well maintained. Lovely comm. pool area. For viewing please contact 966 73 00 57. (109107) Front line apartment situated in Punta Prima. Sea views, brand new furniture and white goods included. Underbuilt garage. Must view, contact: 966-730057. (109108) Beautiful Semi detached Villa in Cabo Roig, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, masive garage (possible indep.apart) walking distance to the beach, supermarkets and restaurants Lovely green area, comm. pool, fantastic views. Contact 96-673-00-57. (109109) Beautiful Duplex Apartment at Los Dolses. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Lovely green area views, 2 comm. Pools, large solarium. Walking distance to Restaurants and shopping centre. For viewing please call 96673-00-57. (109110) Amazing detached villa located in San Luis. 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 850 m2 plot, 400 m2 property, beautiful garden area, own pool, bbq. area, security, air cond./heating, sat.TV. Contact 96 673 0057. (109111) Beautiful property, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, security, sat.TV, south facing, large solarium, various storage rooms, lovely community pool, green area, fully furnished, must view. Close to Playa Flamenca beach and all the amenities. Please contact 966-73-00-57. (109112) Great opportunity, Townhouse located in La Zenia, facing lovely comm. pool, 3 bed, 2 & 1/2 bath, close to La Zenia beach and all amenities. For viewing please contact 966-73-00-57 (109113) 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,

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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. 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 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 pri-

Monday, 13th May, 2013 vate 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’s new “Disney Style” Paramount Theme Park (due 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 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. (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 com-

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munal 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) Detached Villa 3 bed 2 bath on a good sized private plot.Fully furnished with A/con, sat T.V and a log burner.South facing and only a short walk to all local amenities.Sea views from the private roof solarium has use of a beautiful communal pool. 217,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101163) Ground-floor 2 bed 1 bath corner apartment. The property comes with all brand new furniture and white goods. Within walking distance of all the towns facilities. In a gated community with use of a communal pool. Ideal investment. Priced to sell at 52,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101166) Beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath terraced bungalow in Torre de La Horadada. Fully furnished to include Air Con and Sat T.V. Only a short walk to the Mediterranean and the many local amenities that this lovely town has to offer. A lovely property and must be viewed. 125,750 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101167) 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) 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in the heart of Cabo Roig, close to all amenities. Fully furnished with Sat TV and Air/Con. Front garden and private solarium with a sea & pool view. 30 metres from the communal pool. This is one of the best priced bungalows in the area. NOW REDUCED TO 87,750 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101476) Detached villa 4 bed, 3 bath, balcony and also private roof solarium with sea views. Air-conditioning and satellite TV, jacuzzi and furnished to a high standard. Sits on a 250 m2 plot and and a 200 m2 build. Close to all amenities, beach and Murcia Airport. A beautiful property - must be seen. 219,750 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (101477) South facing bungalow, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, in lovely condition. The property includes air/con, Sat TV, and has a doubleglazed porch area. Close to all amenities. This must be seen. EUR 65.950,00 for quick sale. Tel 968 971 860 for further details. (101481) Marbella style bungalow in La Zenia, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, on a large corner plot and in beautiful condition. Air/Con, Sat TV, Furnished, Solarium and very large garden. Communal pool. 104,500 euro. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101482) South facing Top floor Duplex, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Air/Con, Sat TV, Furnished, in a gated community in the heart of La Zenia, close to all amenties and the beach. Communal pool, a great example of this kind of property. 106,500 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101483)

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South facing quad house, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, in lovely condition. The property includes air/con, Sat TV and cental heating as well as a conservatory, garden, balcony and sea view. Access to a communal pool. Close to all amenities in the heart of Playa Flamenca. 99,950 euros. Tel 968 971 860 (101484) This is delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Quad house is on a quiet avenue in the heart of Dream Hills, close to all amenities. It comes fully-furnished with Air/Con and panel heaters, a conservatory/porch, side garden and solarium. It also has access to 2 communal pools. 94,950Euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101488) This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house is between the lovely village of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo, in a quiet urbanisation. It has a separate kitchen and utility room and A/C as well as a garage and partly-completed underbuilt. There is a front and rear garden and a large solarium with lake and mountain views. 207,950 euros. Tel 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101490) This delightful 2/3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Townhouse is end of terrace in the Pueblo Principe area between Campoamor and Blue Lagoon. Close to 3 golf courses and local amenities (a supermarket & La Fuente Commercial Centre). It is fully furnished to a high standard with Sat TV, A/C, Central Heating, open fireplace, 2 closed-in porches and is double-glazed throughout. One of the porches makes the 3rd bedroom. It has a separate kitchen and utility room and sea views from the upper porch. 89,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101491) Set on 2,500m2 plot this beautiful finca/villa is in El Moralet, a short drive north of Alicante, and not far from the airport and beaches. Main house consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, a large living room with fireplace, plus central heating. Also a private pool, garage, workshop etc. Plus a Guest house of 128m2 with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 199,500 euros. Call 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101493) Lovely Finca in Sax at the foot of a mountain, just north of Alicante, 3,600m2 plot with a 145m2 build. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with conservatory, utility room, 2 terraces, A/C, well maintained garden (with fruit trees) and above ground pool, plus garage. 169,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101494) Stunning Finca on a 16,000m2 plot - main house of 150m2 - just north of Alicante. It has spacious rooms,including kitchen, large living room with fireplace &

stove, 3 large bedrooms (1 ensuite) and large conservatory with mountain views, also A/C. Plus Guest House with 60m2 living room, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom. 2 garages, terrace & pool. 226,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101495) This beautiful Finca, just north of Alicante, has a separate Guest annexe and is a very well maintained property. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms (one with fireplace), A/C and central heating, kitchen, terrace and summer kitchen, utility room, plus storeroom. There is a garage/carport, pool and gardens. 245,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101496) In the middle of the countryside, just north of Alicante, you¬¥ll find this lovely Finca between Salinas & Sax - with an extra Guest House, on a plot of 2,500m2. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with 2 living rooms, 1 dining room, and 2 kitchens, plus a storeroom, caprport, veranda and 2.20m deep pool. There is a large vegetable garden, solar hot water and separate water supply. 200,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101497) Great value - just north of Alicante - On a 2,600m2 plot, there is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Finca with Guest House. The main house has a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 spacious bedrooms and the Guest House has a livng room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. In the landscaped grounds there is 50m2 pool, a top tennis court, alcoves and bodegas. 205,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101498) This lovely Finca is on a 10,200m2 plot and in the middle of an olive grove - in Sax, just north of Alicante. There are 3 bedrooms, (the master is ensuite) plus 1 other bathroom. As well as the living and dining room there is a spacious conservatory. Also central heating, plus garage, large garden, pool and storage rooms. The entrance area is paved with a gate at the entrance. 184,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101499) This Finca is on a plot of 10001m2 and consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces, a kitchen, and dining room, plus a 35m2 living room with a fireplace. The outside area includes a vegetable garden, winery and olive tree grove. This property is in Hondon de Las Nieves, just west of Alicante and is excellent value - 189,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101500) This top floor duplex, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, is on the edge of Playa Flamenca,so is close to all amenities and the new Shopping Centre. It is fully furnished in light, bright colours and has Sat TV. It is south-west facing with a terrace. There is access to 2 communal pools and amazing sea views from the large solarium. 79,950 euros. Call 968 971 860. (101502) This detatched villa is on a 400m2 plot and the house itself is 275m2. It is in the heart of Blue Lagoon and all its amenities, including an International school are within walking distance. It has 4 bedrooms (3 double 1 single), 2 bathrooms, (2 beds and 1 bath in the self-contained unit,

Monday, 13th May, 2013 along with a living and dining area, on the top floor). There has a closed in conservatory, C/H, Sat TV, two terraces, an above ground pool, garage, underbuild and utility room. Stunning sea views. 195,000 euros. call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (101503) This stunning detached villa has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (the master bedroom is ensuite with a dressing room area) and is on a 900m2 plot in Torreta Florida, close to all amenities and 20 minutes walk to the beach. It is beautifully furnished, with well maintained grounds with fruit trees, a 8 x 4m pool, shower, BBQ area, summer kitchen, garage, conservatory and porch. Double glazed, alarms, electronic gates, A/C, C/H, granite worktops in kitchen, shed and other outbuildings. 379,950 euros. This property must be seen. Call 968 971860 or 667 592 467 (101504) On the edge of Torremendo village, this lovely Mews Townhouse is in a small gated-community, based around a central courtyard with communal pool. It has 3 beds (1 ensuite), 2.5 baths in total and an underbuild that could be converted into a 4th bedroom, underground parking space. Stunning lake/rural views from the large solarium, 2 smaller balconies, A/C, Sat TV, semi-furnished. 5 mins drive to San Miguel de Salinas/ Montesinos/ motorway access & 10 mins to any of 5 golf courses/15 mins to beach. 89,995 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 96 897 1860. (101507) This end of terrace 2 storey semidetatched house is the heart of La Zenia on a lovely gated community with a well maintained pool area. It has 2 beds, 1.5 baths, a kitchen with utility room and a balcony off one of the bedrooms. It has a small front and side garden and an allocated car parking space. It will be sold semi-furnished. This property would make an excellent rental investment. 125,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (101508) This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low community fees.Reduced price!. Call 968 971 860 (101510) This charming Marbella Bungalow is in Playa Golf, so is close to amenities and set between the golf courses at Campoamor and the beach. It has access to a really lovely communal pool. It has Sat TV. A/C, lots of additional storage, off-road parking, a front and side garden, a terrace and a solarium with sea views. 92,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 (101512) This south facing detatched Villa is in a quiet community between the traditional Spanish villages of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo. It has a private pool and garage, alarm system, an open fire place in the lounge, 3 bedrooms (the master is ensuite), 2 bathrooms in total, panel radiators in all rooms, 2 terraces plus a roof Solarium with lovely lake views. 179,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101513) This beautiful detached property with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, currently on the market for 172,500 Euros with a complete under build. This property is definately worth a viewing. Tel 968 97 1860 (101563) This is a lovely ground floor apartment on a large corner plot with covered jacuzzi and BBQ area in the easy maintenance S/W facing garden. 2 bed, 1 bath, utility room, closed-in conservatory/ dining room, on a large, modern complex with communal pool and extensive gardens, security entrance, 10 minutes walk to La Mata beach & close to local amenities. 5 minutes drive from Torrevieja, Sat TV, A/C, furnished. 117,500 euros. Call 968 971 860/667 592 467 (101518) This luxury detatched villa overlooks the Quesada Golf Course so has truly stunning views. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms (including a separate guest suite with private terrace in its own turret), several lounge/dining areas, all off a central hallway, spacious kitchen with utility room, plus a closed-in conservatory, porch and several terraces. Jacuzzi and private 8 x 5 m pool. Furnished to a very high standard with many extras and is a Must See property. 465,000 euros. Call 96 897 1860/667 592 467. (101519) This top floor Duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca is close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, A/C, Sat TV and an open kitchen and is being sold furnished. There is a large solarium with sea views, a shaded terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 116,950 euro. Call 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101524) This lovely Townhouse has 3 bedrooms, 1¬Ω bathrooms and access to a communal pool. It has a large front patio/terrace and roof solarium. It will be sold furnished and has A/C, Sat TV and lots of storage. It is 5 minutes walk to local amenities, is on a bus route and 10 minutes walk to Santiago De Ribera beach and the Mar Menor. Close to San Javier airport. 125,950. euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101525) This first floor apartment is in Aguamarina, close to Cabo Roig beach and all the local amenities, restaurants and bars, with use of communal pool, plus balcony and storage, plus remote access. Sat TV, furnished. 89,750 euros. Tel 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (101527) Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath ground floor corner apartment in the heart of Los Dolses.With air con throughout, in immaculate condition and overlooks the stunning pool area. Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros For more information please call 968 971 860 (91842) Situated in Punta Prima this 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment with sea views. This is in prime location for all amenities and is a short walk to the beach. This very large apartment is in excellent condition and must be seen. 149,950 Euros Call 968 971 860 (91845) 3 bed, 2 Bath detached villa furnished to a very high standard. Over 200m2 with plenty of room for a pool. This immaculate prop-

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erty comes with Air/Con, Sat TV and alarm system. Only 3kms to the Spanish town of San Miguel de Salinas. RECENTLY REDUCED TO 142,500 euros. For more information on this lovely property call 968 971 860. (91846) 2 Bed, 1 1/2 Bath South facing Townhouse. Fully furnished with air con, Wi-fi and SAT TV. Situated in Cabo Roig close to the many amenities and beaches. Recently reduced TO 94,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 for more information (91848) 2 bed, 1 bath Apartment/Duplex situated in the established El Chapparal area of Torrevieja. In excellent condition and is excellent value for money priced to sell at 51,950 euros. Glass curtains on the balcony make an extra room. Call 968 971 860 OR 667 592 467 (91849) 2 Bed, 1 bath Apartment/ Duplex situated in La Zenia. Fully furnished and only a short walk to all of the amenities and beaches.In a much sought after development and this property is in excellent condition. Must be seen. 125,000 euros call 968 971 860 (91854) 2 Bed, 2 Bath Top Floor Duplex/Apartment Situated in the Dream Hills 2 area of Los Altos. Fully furnished. Large solarium with lovely sea views. Short walk to all of the amenities. 110,000 euros call 667 592 467 (91922) 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 Bed, 2 bath Penthouse Duplex on a corner plot situated in the Dream Hills 2 development. Close to all amenities, furnished to a very good standard, fantastic views from then larger than average roof top solarium and also overlooks the communal pool area. Air-con and SAT TV included. This lovely property is priced to sell. 99,750 Euros Tel 968 971 860 (91928) South facing 2/3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached property is in excellent condition. Fully furnished, Sat TV, off-road parking and nice garden area. Private solarium with views overlooking the beautiful natural countryside. Walking distance to the local amenities. Fantastic price of 94,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (91938) This 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse has been totally renovated throughout to a very high. standard.It is South West facing and also overlooks one of the communal swimming pools.The property is alarmed has A/Con and Sat T.V.,it is also fully furnished once again to a high standard.This will be one of the best examples you can find of this type of property. eur 79,950 call 968 971 860 (100860) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa on a nice sized plot and comes with a private pool.The property is in lovely condition and is furnished to a very high standard.It

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Superb 3 Bed, 2 bath semidetached house situated in Playa Flamenca.Furnished to a very high standard, private pool and Hot Tub. Air con throughout, Alarm and SAT TV. This is a lovely house and must be viewed. 191,750 euros Call 667 592 467 (91923) 3 Bed 2 Bath detached bungalow type villa on a 450m2 plot and has a lovely private pool area.3 double bedrooms, family bathroom and walk in shower room.Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat .located just outside Pilar Town and only 2 mins from Lo Romero Golf course,beautiful views of the Mar Menor from the private roof solarium. Reduced to 174,500 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100892) South west facing ground floor apartment, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Sat TV, Air/Con, Furnished, garden and country views. Walking distance to all amenties in the small village of Formentera. Access to a communal pool, 56,950 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101485) 2 Bed 1 Bath Penthouse apartment right in the heart of Cabo Roig and beachside of the N332.Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. plus underground parking.It has incredible pool and sea views from its balcony,and you are only a short walk to the beach and all of Cabo Roigs facilities.euro 139,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100887) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach.Off road parking and use of a communal pool. 95,000 euro Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100884) NOW REDUCED -2 bed 2 bath

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

Monday, 13th May, 2013 arate 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 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) 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. Call +34 968 971 860 to view. (100841) 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom quad

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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, 3 bath Townhouse situated in Las Chismosas, in Playa Flamenca. Fully furnished and includes Air/Con and Sat TV. In lovely condition and only a short distance to all amenities. Three terraces and a communal pool. Tel 968 971 860 (92307) 3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached house, south facing for all year round sunshine. Partly furnished with SAT TV, short walk to many amenities. Two lovely communal pool areas. A lovely house and viewing is recommended. reduced to 107,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92308) 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

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Euro. Call 968 971 860 for more information. (92329) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath duplex in San Luis. Decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Lovely 360 degree views. This property is located just a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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) Detached Villa, 4 bed, 2 bath, private swimming pool, close to supermarkets and all amenities. (101990)

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‘Mike Probert talks Golf Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services. Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions. Greens Maintenance The Necessary Evil We just entering that period of the year when the courses hollow tine the greens causing a disruption to golf and producing a poor putting surface for a few weeks but just why do they have to do this to us? The surface of a green, colour, density and speed is a combination of the maintenance of the surface but also, about the maintenance of the rootzone. A healthy grass starts from healthy roots. Soil compaction can be a severe problem resulting in restricted root growth, lack of water infiltration into the soil, loss of resilience, weed invasion, disease problems and decline in turf quality. Hollow Tining is used to prevent damage from an excessive soil compaction. It is also very important to provide the needed drainage, for water infiltration and aeration at the root-zone and is done during the warm season when temperatures favour rapid shoot growth and coverage of the turf openings. The use of sand on greens is essential because it helps to digest the organic matter, enhancing the aeration of the root-zone, speed on greens and better recovery from pitch marks. In order to minimize the disruption to golfers, hollow tinning is usually carried out in 2 consecutive journeys so that the 18 greens are aerated in the same week. The surface smoothness restoration process includes top dressing, drag matting and rolling and greens are normally puttable after 3 days with rolling putting surface within 10 days. There you have it…so when you next question the parentage of the green keepers you will understand the just a little more We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available. Golf Course Alenda Alicante Altorreal Bonalba Corvera La Finca La Peraleja La Marquesa La Serena Las Colinas Las Ramblas Roda Villamartin Vistabella

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Founders Trophy in memory of Geoff Moorhouse 6th May. We had a full turn out of 36 players for our latest visit to our home course Mar Menor, for the inaugural playing of the Founders Trophy dedicated to the memory of Geoff Moorhouse, one of our original founding members in 1991, who unfortunately passed away in January of this year. It was a beautiful day for golf and the course was in its usual excellent condition. The competition was an individual Stableford and some very creditable scores were recorded but none better than a superb 38 points registered by David Banton, playing off a handicap of 11, who was a worthy recipient of the splendid new trophy. The full list of winners on the day were: Category 1: 1st David Banton with 38 points. 2nd Tom Clarke with 36 points. 3rd Geoff Branton with 34 points on count back from Ray Burke Category 2: 1st Derek Phillips with 36 points. 2nd Bobby Bolger with 34 points. 3rd Rita East with 32 points. Nearest the Pin prizes were won by Ray Burke, David Banton, Tom Clarke, Hilary Summersgill and John Edwards but surprisingly no 2’s were recorded. Next Monday we will be playing at Bonalba for the Bonalba Trophy with a first tee time of 10.00am and members should check the web site for their start times. Members who have yet to pay for the Captain’s Dinner/ Dance to be held at Fairways Restaurant, Villamartin Plaza on 18th May should pay the Secretary after their rounds at Bonalba. Contact: Geoff Walters, Secretary, Tel 966 763 369 or email geofwalt@telefonica.net

What a wonderful day for playing golf just perfect conditions on a course in great condition and of course it brought the best out of everyone including Tony Mackman who scored a brilliant Albatross on the Par 5 12th. Well done Tony and a sleeve of our very TORREGOLF.EU golf balls. Our Stableford competition in 3 categories produced the following Category 1. 1st. Jim McVicar 34 points, 2nd on c/b David Gill 33points, 3rd. Peter Kerr. Category 2. 1st. Tony Mackman 37 points, 2nd. On c/b Brian Coombes 35 points and 3rd. Roy Middleton. Category 3. 1st. Sandra Twentyman 35 points 2nd. Roger Twigg 30 and 3rd. David Winder 29. Nearest the pins Holes 5 & 8 Roger Twigg, Hole 17 Brian Coombes no one got near on hole 10. Our scratch card was not completed on the day but finalised Sunday at the away game of CD Montesinos with the winner of 20 Euros going to Roger Twigg, with Bolton. Our next game is Vistabella on Saturday the 11th.May followed by Alenda on May 17th. and then a special day at Vistabella on Friday 24th. So if you want to play with a special Club then give David a call on 626 774 157 or email him at davidwinder.torregolf@gmail.com or via the website www.torregolf.eu and get some of the cheapest rates on the Costa’s for the best courses and if you join now for our 10 Euros membership fee for both TORREGOLF.EU and THE FULL MONTE supporting CD Montesisnos you will receive membership till the end of July 2014. Our picture to-day shows some of the winners on the day at Altorreal.

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We had an excellent turn out for our latest society event at Riquelme on 7 May. 31 players left our home base on the Cabo Roig, the Marinasol Restaurant to go to one of our favourite courses. On arrival we had the usual problem of buggies, (most courses need to improve this side of the operation), but once sorted the Captain informed everyone of the days format. Kedric decided to play a four man team South African Stableford competition, with the slight difference of any non scores counting has a single point to that team. Thus 8 teams set out for what was an eventful day, leaving the computer to work out the results, a good thing considering the hot weather and the declining years making the scoring difficult. A great day was had by all and I must say the course was in good condition although the bunkers (of which they are a lot) need some attention after the heavy rain of late. Ask our treasurer, Fred, what the bunkers were like he spend all day in ALL of the bunkers. On return to our sponsors place, Marinasol Restaurant, we were treated to wonderful sandwiches and piping hot roast potatoes, thanks must go the kitchen staff and all the girls for the excellent service. Then we started the prize giving and the prizes were awarded to the following: 1st - Christine McCleod, Margaret O'Brian, John McCleod & Liam O'Brian with 273 points (108 scored on just one hole). 2nd - Bob Soden, John Donovan, Steve Naish & Terry Jay (192). 3rd - Chris Blown, Steve Dixon, Steve Thomas & Jeff Luke (188). 4th - Nigel Cawthra, Kevin Barratt, Mike Newton & Bob Oliver (182). The captain decided to awarded a prize the team coming 8th, thus Kevin Wenn, Tony B, Dave Eadington & Julian Jackson received a prize. Nearest the pins went to Dave Naylor (hole 5), John McCleod (hole 7), Chris Blown (hole 15) & Dave Butler (hole 17). 3 two's were recorded Chris Blown twice on holes 7 & 15 and Kevin Wenn on hole 15. Our next society day is on Tuesday 21st at Alenda, spaces very limited due to the number of members wishing to play so get your name on the start sheets with Marinasol. Money to be paid Monday prior as usual. A reminder for everyone that the following society event after this will be the IAN CAWTHRA MEMORIAL TROPHY on the 4th June. This is to be played at the preferred venue, La Serena. After this wonderful day the presentation will be held at the Marinasol when we will be also having our next social evening, this will be in the form of a Bar.B.Q, where members eat free and they first guest for only €5, with additional guest very welcome at only €10 each. Please support this annual event in memory of a dear passed member. By Nigel (Junior Scribe) Cawthra.

For this months fixture 30 players visited the estabished course at La Peraleja under the excellent society terms terms arranged by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services. The weather was superb and this reflected in some good scores and the winners on the day were as follows: 1st - Jamie Duffy - 37 points 2nd - Alan Gifford 34 points, 3rd - Barry Grinsell - 32 points Nearest the Pins: 2nd Steven Boyle, 7th Seamus Mckingley, 12th Keith Smith, 16th Dave Ryan. Longest Drive: Aiden Byrne After the game we returned to Shenanigans bar in La Marquesa for some well earned refreshments. Next months fixture is still to be arranged but visitors and more members are welcome. Call in at the bar to put your name on the list and have a pint or two. Report by Michael Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services (966 70 4752)

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The golf societies venue for the 8th May 2013 was held at the La Torre Golf Course. The weather was fine and warm and thirty-two players looked forward to this interesting and challenging course. The competition was in the stableford format and the scores are recorded as follows. Nearest the Pin on the 3rd hole was Paul Abbot. Best guest with a score of 33 was Lee Bryant. Silver: 4th Place was Colin Clarke with a score of 31. 3rd place was Dave Railton with a score of 32. 2nd place was Colin Capper with a score of 33. 1st place was Dave Everson with a score of 34. Gold: 4th was Charlie Mc Gonagle with a score of 28 3rd place was Bill Dennie with a score of 30 . 2nd place was Paul Abbott 30 pts (on count-back).

1st place was Graham Mitchell with a score of 32. Matchplay: Current match play events took place while playing the above event and the results were as follows: Mark Taylor beat Steve Cottle by 1 hole. Nev. Greenwood beat Mike Heighway by 1 hole. Ken Sutton beat Norman Dobson by 1 hole. Due to family commitments Stewart Coleman has resigned as Vice Captain, our thanks and good wishes go to him who will be sadly missed. A very good day in pleasant company, thank you to Captain Mick Slater and for organising the event and also thanks to the Staff at The Lime Bar and ladies for a most enjoyable meal. Anyone wishing Join our friendly society just need to phone Mick on 659 866 468.

BUSTERS GOLF SOCIETY VISTABELLA 3RD MAY We visited Vistabella for this months meeting , having a start time of 8:24 gave us the opportunity of seeing and playing the course almost unaccompanied of other golfers for the first hour , this a first for me since coming to live in Spain some seven and a half years ago , and I have to say it was well worth the effort of an early rise . The greens were still recovering from being hollow tined , and even though they were very slow they were still playable although causing a few problems for some of us as you really had to give the ball a good smack to get it to the hole , nevertheless I’m sure that in a

months time these greens will be back to their original high standard , however with the fairways being in excellent order along with great weather conditions did help to put most of us score above thirty points for a change , yet only one player managed to break par with a two under par thirty eight points , the long par threes eluded all but one of our members with Phil Harris being the only player to hit one of the par three's in regulation and winning a sleeve of three Callaway golf balls for nearest the pin. The results of our May game were , in third place ( by means of a lower handicap ) Bill Peters scoring 34

points our runner up was Ron Perkins with 35 points and winner this month with a very good score of thirty eight points was Phil Harris , the three winners all received cash prizes , the cash resulting from our complimentary green fees which are used for our prizes . We all returned to the Mini Golf Bar in Quesada and enjoyed our presentation along with our football card draw which was won by Alan Gifford followed with plenty of banter and some well appreciated snacks that the Mini Golf Bar provided for us . Barry Grinsell Secretary

FAIRWAYZ GOLF SOCIETY 20 players turned out for today's round of golf at Alenda Golf course. Scores were fairly average considering that the conditions were good, although the greens were a little difficult to judge due to recently having been tyned. Everyone had a good day out, lovely weather and good company along with the usual friendly banter. The scores were as follows:Only one category today because of the attendance numbers. 1st - Dave Harwood 33pts. 2nd - John Saunders 32pts. 3rd - Dave Titchen 31pts on c/b. Best front 9 - D Weston 17pts. Best back 9 - Stuart Taylor 18pts. Nearest the pin - Geoff Branton. Nearest the pin in 2 - Steve Hamilton. 2 ball prize winner - John Saunders. Well done to all the prize winners. Our next game is on 16th May, also at Alenda. 1st tee time is 09:50. The following week's game is at Altorreal on 23rd May, 1st tee time is 10:15am. Please be at the courses 1 hour prior to 1st tee times. Thanks to Tony and Steve for the organisation, and also Fairwayz staff for the after event hospitality. Just like to apologise for any incorrectly spelled names on previous reports. Sorry. Steve Lawrence.

LA ZENIA GOLF SOCIETY A great turn out at Peraleja on Thursday 2nd May for the final game of the season, now named the Presidents Members Day. Maurice would like to thank Pepsi and Mick Reeves ( Mick the Grip ) for making it a great day for him Thanks also to the staff at Peraleja for helping and making the day go smoothly The results: Texas Scramble winning team Dave Atkin, John Clayton, B Singleton, Hayden Wright, Best single score member Ollie Thehan 37 pt's, runner-up Member Paul Davies 34 pt's on count back.Best single score guest Brendan Morrin. Diary Dates: Thursday 16th May at Saurines de la Torre, first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30,Saturday 18th May at La Torre first tee 9-00, meet at Gogarty's 7-30, Thursday 23rd May at La Torre first tee 11-20, meet at Gogarty's 9-45 Saturday 25h May at Roda first tee 11-20, meet at Gogarty's 9-45, Thursday 30 May Presidents Trophy at Roda first tee 10-00 meet at Gogarty's 830. Guests are welcome to all our games, clubs can be hired, all info on the notice board outside Gogarty's. Contact Numbers 667196178 Eric, 690268711 Maurice Eric Lucas Secretary

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EL PLANTIO 2 GOLF SOCIETY By John O’Brien This weeks competition was the Joker, in this competition each player selects one hole on the front nine and one on the back nine to be his joker, on these holes his Stableford score is doubled. We had 15 players including two visitors, the weather was glorious it really felt like the first day of summer, the course condition was it's usual splendid self and the scores reflected it. with many players coming in with a good number of birdies each and one player getting a Hole-in-One. For those who have an interest in Birds ( feathered variety) a number of weeks ago the Geese who live on the course had 9 young, so far 8 Goslings have survived and are doing well. The results this week: Nearest the pin: hole 1 Roger Marshall, hole 6 John O'Brien. Hole-in-One Hole 6 John O'Brien Third Frank Stanhope H/cap 10 score of 43pts on count-back Second Dave Swann H/cap 11 score of 44pts on count-back First Roger Marshall H/cap 9 score of 44pts Next Tuesday 14th May is a team competition, a Texas Scramble, be here 9:00 for 9:30am Tee off Visitors are welcome. Please put your name on the sheet in the club house or telephone Ian Henderson on 966 71 66 16

ROCAJUNA GOLF SOCIETY At Saurines de la Torre Golf Course on Thursday 2nd May Our May meeting was held at Saurines de la Torre Golf Course where 25 members and guests took part in an individual stableford competition on a very warm and sunny day. The course was in very good condition and many players posted very good scores and we look forward to playing it again in the near future. One of our two lady members playing today, Christine Fyfe, was in blistering form and scored a very respectful score of 45 points to win the day by 8 points more than her nearest rival. A very pleasant evening was spent at the Rocajuna Bar and Diner where we were well fed and the presentations were made. The results of this month’s competition are: Winner with 45 points – Christine Fyfe. Runner-up with 37 points – Kevin Fitzpatrick. Third place with 36 points - Robert Simpson. Best guest on 37 points Barry Heorigues. Nearest the Pins: Hole 6 – Grant Goble, Hole 10 – Denis McCormack Hole 18 – John Fordham Once again a big thank you goes to Jackie and the staff at the Rocajuna bar for the excellent service. Future events: Next outing: Team game thursday 6th June 2013 La Torre Golf Course. For more information contact Denis McCormack on 966 79 9829 or mobile 695934848.

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By Norman Adcroft Harrier League, Hornets and Wasps. Friday 3rd May - The Hornets were away to Quesada Lancaster’s but could only manage two wins and a draw to give five points to Quesada's nine. Many of the games were extremely close going to the last end. John Shepherd, Harold Charleton and Ron Sheldon won 20-17, well done Ron and team, while Pat Baylis, Dave Laverick and John Porter picked up their second win this week 14-13 beating ex La Siesta player Harry Rhodes in the process. Dave Davies, Sid Gallup and John Clarke narrowly missed the win, drawing 19 all. On the whole, a good result away from home. The Wasps played The Horadada Hawks and it was yet another super win for us. We took five out of the six rinks and also had a comfortable shots win of 118-83, giving us the points 12-2. Our winners were, Jean Murphy, John Ball, Dave Livesey who had a great win to add 31 shots to the total, 35-4, Barbara Cooper, Margaret Hunter, Jack Cooper, 15-11, Ann and Robert Heath with Steve Pond, 22-10, Brian Gardiner with Pat and Brian Harman, 17-15, Jean Brassington, Bill Jordan, Trevor Brassington,17-14, and John Moss (thanks John for stepping in at the last minute) Sue Jordan and Jean Cooper won their friendly game 15-14. Well done team. Harrier League, Hornets and Wasps. Monday 6th May. - The Hornets did well to achieve a draw against a strong San Luis side playing the Hercules. we won three and drew one rink while the Hercules took the overall shots 97-90. Pat Baylis, Dave Laverick and John Porter followed Fridays good win with an 11 all draw while Dawn and John Taylor with John Owen just held on to win 18-17. Gill Sheldon, Ramsay Sinclair and Derek Souter also won their game17-11, but the stars of the team for the second game running were John Shepherd, Harold Charleton and Ron Sheldon 22-7. The Wasps played an away game against the Monte Mar Toro’s but only managed to bring home four points. The weather had changed from last weeks’ washouts to a fine warm sunny day. Our winners were, Mary Moss, Bill Jordan, John Moss 15-14, and Jean Murphy, John Ball 20-16. Kings Cup Red Division 8th May. - Away to La Marina on a very hot and humid morning, we came away with only 4 points. Brian Harman had a convincing win 21-6 in the singles, and our pairs Joy Gardiner and Jean Cooper won 16-11. Well played to the winning trio. Chicken and Eggs 8th April. Chicken, Kevin Tivey, Wine, Phil Simpkin, Eggs, Betty. Our next Social Night at the club is Friday 7th June and takes the form of a Beetle Drive. It’s important to the Club that these events are supported by as many Members as possible, so please round up your Friends and Family and do your best! 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 690190523 and they will help, or call in at La Siesta Bowls Club at Calle Rossini, La Siesta Urbanisation.

By Steve Hibberd Greenlands BC recently had the great honour in hosting the opening ceremony of this years Federated National Championships, which span over 2 weeks at 6 venues, Greenlands being one. Here's wishing all our ladies and gents who are participating, an enjoyable and successful tournament. Although all domestic leagues are now put on hold for a fortnight, there was some action last week in both SABA Spitfire league, Federated Kings cup, and both internal club leagues. In the rearranged SABA trips, Gladiators hosted a strong San Luis Wellingtons, and probably wished the rain had never stopped! Only the rink of Pat Wray, Noel Cork & Colin Lloyd (16-15), scored points, as the team went down 2 points to 12. Forty eight hours later, they were at it again, this time Emerald Isles Victors were the visitors. Wins for Graham Bater, Phil Goodfellow, Vic Mahomet (1411), and Jeannie Clements, Sue Mahomet, Steve Cantley (20-16), yielded 4 points in another disappointing defeat. Meanwhile, over at San Luis, Glosters tried their luck against the Wellingtons. If ever there was a moral boosting defeat, this was it. Two victories & 2 draws, earned them a very satisfying 6 points, but any bonus was denied through inferior shots difference. Los ganadores: Mary Lockley, Jim Oliver, Jill Parker 18-13. Sue Johnson, Sandra Heath, Lin Miller 16-14. Pistas de empate: Barbara Doran, Lynn Morris, Ken Parker 17-17. Joan Oliver (who incidentally won her previous match, but some air'head scribe chose to rechristen her Jim! - sorry Joan), Steve Hibberd, Brian Miller 17-17. Now for the good news. Monarchs won their Kings Cup match against Quesada Lions 8 (90) - 4 (82). After weeks of negative reporting, I make no excuses for crowing over this victory - get in there you Monarchs! Once again, the ladies singles player came up trumps. This week, Lynn Greenland narrowly won her match 21-20, whilst her male equivalent (Steve Cantley) came back well to triumph 21-14. Cas Thomas & skip Brian Pocock were always in command, as they eased to a 24-18 success in the pairs. In the Princess Cup, our trips team were oh so close to victory, but a poor last end cost them dearly.

By Doug Beattie Quesada Blenheims - Country Bowls Foxes were the visitors and after an early green inspection Geoff and his team were instructed it was game on!! This decision resulted in an early start for a lot of our Blenheims who worked tirelessly to brush and hoover gallons of standing water off the Quesada Green (Thanks for all the Help). The start was delayed by 15mins and then some quality bowling took place, after a wayward start the top rink of George Carnell, Chip Chapman and Bill Pain found their stride and led 15-5, other rinks were finding the damp conditions to their liking and they set off at a good pace. It was all very close on the other 3 rinks when once again the heavens opened and flooded the green. A decision for no further play was agreed. With more than the minimum complement of ends being completed the result was to stand at 12points to Blenheims and 2 points to the Foxes. Well done Blenheims and thank you again to the "WaterBoys" who cleared the green and to the reserves who turned up and supported the team. Quesada Comets - The Comets eventualy got there game against San Luis Mosquito's played after being called off by the rain on Monday we had more rain on Thursday but after a short delay we had the Game under way we did have showers for half the game but we persisted & eventually the sun shone through it was a hard fought game throughout but Quesada won it in the end but it was a very close thing with Comets winning on 3 rinks & Mosquito's winning on 3 but Comets won by 1 shot 103 to 102 to get the overall win by 8 points to 6 keeping there eye on the top of the League.well done everyone.However we lost the way against Mazzarron on Mon 6th May as one of our cars got lost on the way there so we were only able to feild 4 teams & then when the other car arrived 45 minutes late 2 friendlies the score was 7-7 & a win & a loss in the friendlies. KINGS CUP - QUESADA LIONS - The start of the new King's Cup season has been good for the Lions. Last week we took on San Luis Blues where we won 10-2 (97-73). Good wins for Jason Prokopowycz over Keith Jones 21-12, the Pairs of John Muldoon and Bill Pain won 23-8. The triples of William Holtham, Chip Chapman and Pete Bonsor won 19-13 and the fours, Peta Rhodes, Deidre Leeming, Graham Phillips and Derek Sale won 22-19. With only a slight change to our team away to Emerald Isle Dukes, Jason P. and Deidre Leeming both had significant wins in the singles against Jim and Renata Mulloy. The Pairs of John and Bill won 2415, William, Chip and Pete won 26-15 and the fours with Diane Lawton coming in as lead won 20-8. So we won the match 12-0. Special mention for our 6 reserves, who all turned up to support. The whole match was played in a tremendous atmosphere. Quesada Lancasters - Quesada Lancasters welcomed La Siesta Hornets on Friday 3rd May. Some really tightly fought rinks. The final result was 9 pts to Quesada 5 pts to La Siesta. 124 shots Quesada 93 shots La Siesta. On Monday 6th May The Lancasters were at home to San Luis Mosquitoes. A most enjoyable game in lovely sunshine. The Lancasters managed to win on 4 rinks and lose on 2. Quesada also got the overall shots 107 to 94. Resulting in 10 pts for Quesada 4 pts to San Luis. Well played. On Thursday 9th May, Quesada welcome the team from Tenerife who are here to compete in the Spanish Nationals. A friendly game to kick start the next two weeks, followed by a meal at the Club for all who want it. The Wednesday Bubbly & Saturday Butchers games are postponed for a month now due to the Nationals being played.

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB Overall a very acceptable week for Vistabella, on Monday both SABA sides had a good result the Greeners entertained Country Bowls Badgers on our green and won 10 points to 4 with 118 shots to the Badgers 83. Our winning rinks came from Bernard Ledger, Ken Savage and Mike Cox, Lesley Prockter, Peter Cadwell and Andy Leggatt, Pat Wright, Jim Dempsey and Peter Wright and Rosemarie Savage, Gordon Gowland and John Eustace. Keep up the good work guys let’s see some more results like this. The Fairways made the short trip to Emerald Isle to take on the Vulcans and kept up their recent good run of results with a 12 points to 2 victory with 120 shots to the Vulcans 85. Our winners were Ann Rudkin, Tom Furness and John Rudkin, Beryl Regan, Bill Corbishley and Mike Regan, Gail Watson, Ian Kenyon and Fred Willshire, Martin Foulcer, Barbara Brown and Arthur Brown and Olwyn Ratcliffe, Mac Maclean and Brian Dunn. On Wednesday we visited San Miguel to take on the Sheriffs we knew this was a tough task so were delighted to win in 2 disciplines and draw in another, only the overall shot difference of 83 to 79 in the Sheriffs favour gave them the extra 2 points to give them a 7 – 5 victory. Well done to Mac Maclean and Brian Dunn who won the Pairs, Olwyn Ratcliffe, Beryl Regan, Stuart Allman and Richard Lee for their victory in the rinks and also to Sheila Cox, Martin Foulcer and Jenny Bowman who grabbed a draw in the trips on the last end. On Thursday the Fairways finally managed to play their game against La Marina Navigators which had been rained off on 26th April. Once again we managed a good win by 10 points to 4 and 118 shots to the Navigators 80. Wins came from Ann Rudkin, Arthur Brown and John Rudkin, Beryl Regan, Bill Corbishley and Mike Regan, Gail Watson, Tom Furness and Maggie Furness and Sandra Burrows, Ian Kenyon and Jenny Bowman. This win takes us to the top of the Hurricane Division so let’s hope we can keep up our good form for the rest of the season. Thanks go to Ian Kenyon, Martin Foulcer and Maggie Furness who stood in at short notice against the Navigators following some late withdrawals due to ill health and legal problems. Good wishes go to all our members who are taking part in the Spanish Nationals over the next two weeks.

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB Saturday was the day for our less than serious annual match between the President’s and Captain’s teams, a match with great humour and good fun, some good bowling too creating a great occasion. On Monday we played our last Hurricane League match before the break for the Nationals, taking us to La Marina to play the Pilots, always a sociable occasion. The match was close all round, but in the end the home team took the rinks by 4 to 2 and the overall shots by a very small margin. Carol Smith, Malc Sykes and Jim Rainbow 16-20. Margaret Odell, Sheila Cooper and Carolyn Harris 27-15. Marianne Holtham, Shirley Edwards and Drew Gerrard 11-20. Merv Armstrong, Mike Smith and David Whitworth 15-20. Rob Clark, Sue Rainbow and Rod Wright 16-23. Ros Holmes, Ron Edwards and Ron Odell 20-15. On Wednesday we entertained San Luis Whites in this weeks Kings Cup fixture on a lovely sunny morning. The game was played in a very competitive, but friendly manner. The scores finished very close, 5pts each with San Luis taking the 2pts for shots 88 to 87. Ladies singles - Irene Mangan 17 -21. Mens singles - Jim Rainbow 21-18. Pairs - Jim Jarvie and Drew Gerrard 14 -14. Trips - Margaret Odell, Ron Odell and Rod Wright 17-16. Rinks - Carol Smith, Sheila Cooper, Mike Smith, Dave Whitworth 18-19. Sponsored by Caser. For membership details please contact Irene Mangan 966717700 or Marianne Holtham on 966772222.

HORADADA BOWLS CLUB Monday 6th May - SABA Hurricane League - Horadada Hawks home to La Marina Navigators. Although the games were closely fought, yet again we came out on the wrong side of the scoreline as the overall shots show. Not sure what the winning formula is yet, but it is still early days, so lets hope we find it pretty soon. Not all bad news as we managed to win well on one rink and sneaked a draw on another, thanks to : John Goddard, Brian Eatough and Terry Hucknall 33 – 9. Kath Reid, Tony Burchall and Giuseppe Galelli 17 – 17. Horadada Hawks 3pts (104) – La Marina Navigators 11pts (108). Wednesday 8th May - Kings Cup. Horadada away to Monte Mar Lords. We managed to win two of the five disciplines and ran close on two of the others so not a bad team effort to come away with four points. The Ladies singles produced a cracking game going to 28 ends, a well deserved two points for Kath Reid going into the last end 19 -20 down, and getting the final two shots to secure the win of 21 – 20. Our rinks team of Fred Trigwell, Roy Thompson, Jack Linehan and Mick Blunt also came good on the day with a win of 18 – 10, for most of the game a very close contest, but just opening the gap towards the end for the other two points. Horadada 4pts – Monte Mar 8pts. No more League games until the Monday 27th May due to the running of the Nationals. So to all our Horadada bowlers who have entered, the best of luck and good bowling, have a great competition.

COUNTRY BOWLS REPORT In the SABA Spitfire league the Country Foxes played host to the San Miguel Moors, winning on four rinks and just grasping the two extra points for the long game. Wins for Lynne Bishop, Geoff Paylor & Eric Bishop 2313. Sheila Whitehall, Harold Morris & Peter Whitehall 20-17. Pat Patton, Gillian Morris & Gerry Gough 18-15 and Jenny Chaplin, Charlie Watkins & Dave Chaplin 14-12. Overall shots, Foxes 100 (10) - 95 (4) Moors. Harrier League Badgers travelled cross country to Vistabella where they managed to win two rinks from the Greeners. Derek Gunning, Joel Fernandez & Karen Kirk won 21-12, another outstanding win from Karen's team. Barbara Cohen, Andy Cohen & Alan Cohen kept it in the family by winning 21-20, you deserve a special "well done". Overall shots, Badgers 83 (4) - 118 (10) Vistabella. Kings Cup Blue division Clarets played the Emerald Isle Dukes at home, winning the game with successes from the Ladies Singles Lynne Bishop who won 21-18. Pairs Steve Pearson & Peter Whitehall 27-13 and Triples Pat Patton, Gerry Gough & Brian Patton 22-9. Overall shots, Clarets 88 (8) - 80 (4) Dukes. Red Division Merlots had an away game at Quesada playing the Tigers. There was just the one win, the Triples team of Derek Gunning, StJohn Broadhurst & Karen Kirk won 20-15. Overall shots, Badgers 2 (10) - 74 (100) Tigers. League matches recommence on 27th May. Good luck to our entrants in the Spanish Nationals, it would be nice to bring some Silver back to Country Bowls. Adios for now Lynne Bishop.

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EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB By Bill Allen 3 May and another sunny morning for the Vulcans visit to La Marina Navigators, and yet another game when all but one rink were very close. Unfortunately, it was the Navigators who came out on top winning on 4 rinks, thus 4 points to 10 with a shot difference of 94 to EI, 104 to the Navigators. In our defence, a number of the Vulcans Players hadn't played on La Marina's rinks before so we can't really feel out-played - can we? Also on the 3rd the Victors played host to a strong San Luis Wellingtons side. The Victors had one good rink with John Zeller, Reg Fooks and Mel O'Dell winning by 20 shots to 8, another rink 26-14 and one draw but unfortunately they went down 81 shots to 107, resulting in 5points to the Wellingtons' 9. Not the best of results but it could have been worse. The Emerald Isle entertained a strong looking CBBA squad and a good game resulted in a very good win for the Isle by 4 rinks to 2. A snack and drinks followed to end an enjoyable game. Sunday morning, 5 May, the 'Chicken & Egg' drive was enjoyed by a full house. Stan Cheetham and Renata Mulloy each won a chicken, Sheila Adams and Paul Leigh each won a dozen eggs, Gordon Jewett won a meal for two, sponsored by Marina Sol Restaurant, Cabo Roig, and Sheila Howcroft won the 'Spider'. On Monday, 6 May, the Victors and Vulcans had a mixed day. The Victors paid a visit to Greenlands Gladiators and came away with a good win with 113 shots to 79 - 10 points to 4. The Vulcans weren't so lucky, going down heavily at home against Vistabella Fairways - 85 shots to 120, 2 points to 12. Only one rink managed a win, Brian & Mary Whitelock and Bill Allen. We must try harder, mustn't we?

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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB Friday 3rd May 2013 SABA Summer Trips Hurricane league Playing at home to La Marina Pilots great things were expected of the Torros but alas it wasn't to be. By winning on only two rinks and losing out on the overall shots they ceded the win to the pilots. The consistency of Joe & Diane Ridley and Joan Harding saw them win by 16 shots to 11 and Captain Bill Judd, Sheila Roberts and John Caiger won by 20 shots to 15. Shots for 92 Shots against 106, Points for 4 Points against 10 Sunday 5th May Annual 4-Nations Trophy event Players from as far afield at El Cid in the North and Mazarron in the South gathered at Monte Mar to contest the annual 4-Nations Trophy event. Each of the players represented one of the 4 nations of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The event was played over the whole day with 96 players in all being involved. The eventual winners were England and the Trophy was presented to Sue Cooper, England Team Captain, by Brian Gardiner, Captain of Wales, who had won the trophy the previous year. The scores were as follows: England (P6 W3 D1 Pts 7 Shots +7); Ireland (P6 W3 D0 L3 Pts 6 Shots -4); Scotland (P6 W2 D1 L3 Pts 5 Shots -8); Wales (W3 D0 L3 Pts 6 Shots +5). It was a very enjoyable day and the organisers would like to thank all those who took part and also those who came along to support the event. Thanks also go to the staff at Monte Mar who coped really well considering the function that was being held in the Restaurant for ‘Mother’s Day’ at the same time. Monday 6th May 2013 SABA Summer Trips Hurricane league On a glorious sunny morning the Torros were at home to the current league

leaders La Siesta Wasps and secured a good win and are now only two points behind the Wasps. Well played the winning rinks of Joe & Diane Ridley and Janet Charman; Colin & Lynne Armitage and Fred Charman; Babs Caiger, Wendy Oxley and Mike Farrelly; and Bill & June Young and Keith Simpson. Shots for 117 - 86, Points for 10 - 4 Wednesday 8th May 2013 Kings Cup Red South Division Another sunny day saw the Montemar Lords win against Horadada. Winning on three rinks losing on two and having the most overall shots, confirmed their place at the top of this league. Diane Ridley in the Ladies singles was just pipped on the last bowl of the final end in a very tight game. Shots for 93 Shots against 80, Points for 8 Points against 4 For any information about joining our club or fixture details please contact the club captain Colin Armitage. Tel: 966 619 010 Ext. 01066.

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CORNISH PRIDE LOS DOLSES TEN PIN BOWLING LEAGUE PRESENTATION NIGHT 2013 Our end of season presentation night this year was held at Nicky’s bar, which is behind the Ozone bowl in Torrevieja. The League had decided to change from our usual style of presentation night, and have a more informal night with a buffet meal. Maria the manageress of the bowl kindly allowed our league sponsor Cornish Pride to provide the buffet for the evening. Which Shane & Sue did to their usual high standard, and provided more than enough food for the 80 people (bowlers & guests) who attended. The presentation of the trophies and medals was done by Steve Gaunt, representing the sponsors Cornish Pride. The first trophy of the night was a special award to Olli Leppanen, who had bowled the first ever perfect game in Torrevieja bowl, and all of our bowlers were very proud that it happened in ‘our league’. Olli had bowled so well in the season that he also won the highest average, and most improved bowler awards. Other notable individual awards went to Lesley Day who won the ladies highest average award, and to Marion Haynes who was the ladies most improved bowler of the season. One of the loudest cheers of the night was for the Splash team when they were presented with the Knock Out cup. Irene Lakin was selected by the (not brave enough) male bowlers of the Los Lobos team to go up and collect the wooden spoon for being the

strongest team in the league. All the other ‘mid table’ teams were then presented with their envelopes, followed by the presentation of medals to the top three teams. In third place was Caballo Negro, second place went to Hall y Day. The league winners shield was then presented to Jukka Koskinen the captain of Team Finland, with all the team stepping up to receive their winners medals. So that’s the end of another season, roll on the next one.

Caballo Negro finished in 3rd spot

League winners - Team Finland

EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON SEMI FINAL RESULTS HELD AT BREAKAWAYS 9 MAY 2013 A fine display of arrow throwing ensured more silverware for league champions Gogarty´s in the penultimate week of the Euronics Darts League. Good fortune occasionally came to hand as both the champions doubles team made next week´s finals and one representative in the singles. They didn’t get it all their own way however, as Busters dominated the Gogarty´s sponsored Ladies Singles and the Bulls will provide opposition in the Mens Singles. Also featuring next week in the Sunworld K.O. Cup will be former champions and cup holders the Hub Meerkats v. Euronics League runners-up the Rendezvous Bulls. The semi-finals kicked off as usual at the earlier time of 8 p.m. to facilitate a heavy programme with the Mens Singles quarter finals. Sarah Simpson was invited to conduct the draw, which produced some interesting tussles. First to come to the stage was Phil Waller (Bulls) and Joe Miller (Hyenas). Although winning the bull for first throw, Waller couldn’t get into his stride and could only muster an 81 for his efforts. Miller on the other hand recorded 100,120,100 and the all important double for the first leg. The complete opposite occurred in the second, of five, as Waller hit 2x100 and D8 to level. Miller´s 100,140 and D3 in the third gave him back the advantage. Waller levelled in a scrappy leg for the fourth with his opponent winning the bull for throw in the decider. Both traded high scores to leave Waller on 40 and Miller just on a shot. Waller had first opportunity to hit the remaining score resulting in S20,D10 for the match and a semi final place. Next out of the hat featured Meerkat Alex Nikolov and the musical Gogarty´s man Ali O´Keeff. 23 scores of 80 plus followed including 3x140, 2 from the musician, in what was a fine example of darts. Nikolov won the throw and hit 100,85,95, O´Keeff´s reply was similar to leave 92 which was completed in two darts T20,D16. Nikolov suffered 3 bounce outs in the next and the Gopher took full advantage, scoring high and hitting the double for 2-0. The Meerkat pulled one back in the third opening up with 100,140 in the fourth. O´Keeff replied with a 140 and then inexplicably both players couldn’t peg out. The Gogarty´s man eventually did for 3-1. The third quarter threw together Terry Hagenaars (Bulls) and champions captain Bill Warburton. The Hag opened up with two 80 pluses and a 140 only for big Bill to reply similarly and hit D10 to go one up. The current singles champion really opened up in the scoring department in the following legs with Warburton digging deep to keep up with his opponent, but the D10 followed by a D12 edged the Dutchman in front. Needing to win the next to stay in the match big Bill had the throw and immediately showed his intentions with a 140 followed by a ton. The Hag replied with a 140 to leave 88. He was given the

opportunity of another throw by the big man and promptly hit the required points in two, for a 3-1 result. The Dutchman was now only two matches away from repeating last year´s victory in the singles. What was later to follow however, left the organisers and capacity crowd totally bewildered. The final quarter was a 5 leg thriller between the very popular Gophers of Mark Todd and James Brown, the former winning the bull for throw. This was certainly the best of the quarter finals with 30 scores of 80 plus. The large Gogarty´s contingent didn’t quite know who to cheer for, but the quality of the tie ensured loud support for both. A close first leg ended with Todd nailing D20 for an early advantage. Brown quickly levelled on D4 and then 8 scores of 80 plus were registered in the third with Brown hitting two tons and a comfortable 59 out (S19,S20,D10). Two big scores followed by a 140 set up Todd in the fourth, despite 2x100 from Brown in reply. Todd was next to the oche and got the required 40 points with just one dart for 2 apiece. Brown won the bull for throw in the decider but with both hitting score for score it was difficult to determine the winner. Missed opportunities from both left Brown to nail D2 for the fifth and deciding leg. The Gogarty´s sponsored Ladies semi finals followed with Sarah Simpson once again conducting the draw. Both Busters girls Babs Warren and Shirley Roberts were drawn in opposite semis, could they meet in the final or would the very capable duo of Jane Kelly and Leah Chesworth thwart their aspirations? Warren won the bull in her tussle with Kelly and eased in front with a 98 and 134. Kelly kept in touch with some steady scoring 81,92,60 and immediately took out the important double for an early lead. It was nip and tuck in the second but the late spurt from the Buster resulting in D5 levelled the match. Kelly won the bull in the third but quickly lost the advantage to the experienced Buster who posted 81 and 100. Kelly rallied to keep in touch but it wasn’t enough as Warren made her second final in two years. Her team mate Shirley Roberts had the difficult task of facing the up and coming Leah Chesworth, who surely some time will feature in a final. Young Chesworth hit the high scores of the two, but just lacked a little consistency. Taking advantage of the throw Roberts took the first on D8 only for her opponent to outscore her in the second and go out on D20 to level. Although winning the bull in the third the Madigans proprietor had difficulty in maintaining her level of scoring to let Roberts hit the deciding double and a place in the all Buster final. The pairs semis pitched current holders James Brown and Chris O´Brien against the Hyenas of Geoff Proudfoot and Joe Miller. Having already played earlier Brown was quickly in his stride and wrapped up the first leg on 65. A barrage of scoring from the Hyenas 121,100,81 wasn’t converted into a winning leg, as the Gophers increased their lead on D10. Four

tons (2 apiece) in what was to be the last leg did give the Hyenas an opportunity of staying in the match, but Brown with a little inadvertent showboating completed the remaining 40 points on S20,D6,D4. The second semi featured the powerful Paul Easton and Ali O´Keeff against the Hunks of Keith King and Rob Hawkins. It was a real cracker with 14 tons and over plus another five scores of 80 plus in the three legs required to oust the Hunks. The boys from Hattons really gave a great performance and were not overwhelmed by their opposition. Five tons came in the first leg of 601 Easton nailing D5 after King had hit 100,114. A ton and 121 from King with partner Hawkins 125, still wasn’t enough as the Gophers replied with three tons and another game shot from Easton, this time on D20. The third and last leg followed the same pattern, this time with O´Keeff doing the damage with 100,130 and D20. It will be an all Gogarty´s final and what a final it should be. The concluding matches were the Mens singles semis and once again the demure Sarah Simpson was on hand to conduct the draw. The outcome, two Bulls players Phil Waller and Terry Hagenaars and two Gogarty´s player Ali O´Keeff and James Brown were drawn together resulting in what would become a Gogarty´s v. Bulls final, whoever won. O´Keef won the right to throw first against Brown and was in his stride immediately with 100,100,132,D16 with Brown nowhere. The Irishman followed with 81,140 and 139 but Brown somehow kept in the leg and hit a magnificent 78 out to level (S18,S20,D20). A further barrage 100,128 from O´Keeff wasn’t enough as Brown 100,99 and D20 edged ahead. Brown now in front and with the throw made sure of the advantage with 100,85 and 85. O´Keeff hit a lone ton leaving Brown on 56. His first arrow found D16 and with a quick check to the referee confirmed what was left as he converted D12 for the leg and match. The remaining match Phil Waller v. Terry Hagenaars was to conclude the evening. However, as both players were introduced to the stage by the match referee, Hagenaars was nowhere to be seen. The Dutchman had left the building for reasons yet unknown. Bizarre circumstances and disappointing for his team and audience. The match was awarded to Phil Waller who will play Brown in this week´s final. The finals at Breakaways on Thursday 16th will commence at 8 p.m. sharp with the Sunworld K.O. Cup between the Meerkats and Bulls. Both singles competitions and pairs will follow concluding with the presentation. All are welcome. Listen to darts chit chat on Exite Radio 89.2FM or 93.1FM live on Saturday between 3 and 4 p.m. Paul Durrant, League Chairman

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SALINAS INSPIRES REDS TO THREE POINTS CD ALCOYANO B .............0 UD HORADADA ................1 What appeared to be a comfortable 4-1 win by Almoradí on Saturday evening against high riding CD Contestano means that we now have to wait until the very last day of the season, next Sunday, before we are able to proclaim the Preferente Group 1V Champions. With two clubs in the hunt it could still go either way. Two or three weeks ago Almoradi were undoubtedly the favourites to take the title but a couple of surprise defeats have seen them drop away with long time pursuers UD Horadada taking up the mantle following their narrow home win against Alicante last Sunday. Both clubs went into this weekend with difficult games the first of which was played on Saturday evening where Almoradi had to work hard for their success. It was only as the visitors tired that the hosts were able to impose their domination with late goals by Obele and David confirming victory. On Sunday the attention turned to Horadada and their challenging trip to 7th placed Alcoyano. The Reds went into the game knowing that they needed maximum points to stay at the top. And they started the game on the front foot with early opportunities falling to the front two, both recent additions to the squad, Salinas and Cristian. As far as the former Torrevieja player was concerned he really should have put the visitors into a 10th minute lead but

after good work down the flank his weak effort was easily saved by the Alcoyano keeper. A rare incursion into the Horadada half came midway through the opening period when Colos was put through by team mate Tresano but Alex was equal to his efforts as the Reds breathed a sigh of relief. Going behind was really not an option. Salinas was making himself especially busy up front and on the half hour mark a cross to Alberto didn’t get the reward it deserved when his effort flew a yard wide. Samu and Alcoyano’s Jordi both had further opportunities running up to the interval and while Samu’s volley grazed the top of the bar Jordi saw his effort well saved by Alex. Jose Maria and Samu were replaced by Titi and Ensa following the interval with the latter finding his way into the referees book just seconds after joining the fray. Shortly afterwards we saw the dismissal of Alcoyano’s Tresano who brought down the dangerous Salinas as he bore down on goal. The red card then proved to be the turning point for the Reds as they had the ‘home ten’ on the back foot for most of the remainder of the game. The only goal of the game came on the hour mark. A three man move involving Rojo, Cristian and Titi who’s shot beat the keeper low to his left. Horadada then sat back and comfortably defended their lead. By far the better of the two sides they should perhaps have won by rather more but the single goal was enough to secure the three points and reinstate the Reds at the top of the league. Now sitting pretty Horadada go in to the final game of the season next Sunday against relegated Alguena as odds on favourites to pick up the Preferente crown.

CF MIL PAMERAS WEEKLY ROUNDUP Mil Palmeras 0 Albatera 5 Prebens 06 - Sponsored by Fuegos La Fuente Another great match from the little toros, up against Albatera, who are 3rd at the moment on the league table. Great play from everybody. We went 0 – 1 down in the first 5 minutes, but then held our own for the rest of the first half. We had a near miss from Thomas, a great throw in from Makenna, which rebound back to Jack and nearly ended in goal, another near head in from Thomas. Some great defending from all the players and some great saves from Dylan. The second half started ok, but then came the goals from Albatera 0 – 4. Great pass from Kevin to Thomas, unlucky not to score. We should have had a penalty, as Thomas got knocked down by the goal keeper, but the luck was not with us (or the ref was not on our side !!!) The final score ended 0 – 5. Much improved from the away match we played. Well done to Lacey, Makenna, Jack, Mason, Elliot, Charlotte, Thomas, Dylan and Kevin, a great game. Player of the match: JACK ELLIS for all his hard work, well done.

Benijofar 2 CF Mil Palmeras 7 Benjamines Sponsored By Sunshine FM A good bright start from the Toros saw them take control of the match from the start . After some good early chances Luke Naylor picked Ben Naylor out on the left to score the opening goal in the 10th min . 2 mins later and Luca Webb put Ben in again to take an early 0-2 lead . Niomi Sheffield ,Paolo Webb and Aron Beng looked comfortable at the back with Bailey Tomlinson covering giving keeper Diego Sheffield and easy time in Goal .Luke picked out Bailey just outside the area from a free kick who shot first time strat into the back of the net . The Toros kept the pressure on with Luke

again finding Ben on the left in space to make it 0-4 at half time . Second half and Benijofar came out fighting catching the Toros ball watching twice in the first 5mins to bring the score to 2-4 . The Toros hit straight back with Ben crossing for David Milton-Stamm to finish closely followed by Luke hammering the ball home . Kevin Ruiz came close to scoring twice in the last 10 mins with the Toros playing some nice football .The pressure kept mounting till Ben put a high ball into the box which forced an own goal Final Score 2-7 Player of the Match Niomi Sheffield ,worked hard all match .

Mil Palmeras Alevines 5-2 Benijofar Spons by Talleres J Martinez Ford garage The first 20 minutes of this game was the best football this team has ever played cutting through Benijofar with ease time and time again and looking in no trouble at all at the back. The pressure resulted in the Toros going 3-0 up and looking for more. The first goal flew in from Agustin Ramirez quickly followed by Lewis Longs first goal of the game, and then a fine fine set piece from Cristian ended up in the bottom corner.After a few substitutions Benijofar nicked a goal back from nothing, and then a handling error mfrom a corner resulted in a soft 2nd goal for Benijofar which made it 3-2 when the opposition hadnt been in the game. Half time 3-2. Second half and with Agustin off injured for 15 minutes the Toros had to reshuffle and suffered a little for 10 minutes as we panicked but managed to keep out the visitors until the last ten minutes when Ramirez returned and Lewis helped himdelf to a 2nd goal and Agustin made sure of the points with a fine effort. Full time 5-2. Man of the match Oliver Chapman.

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CONTROVERSIAL DECISION CHANGES GAME FC TORREVIEJA .............0 RIBARROJA CF ..............2 Following a short absence FC Torrevieja were back on their home pitch in the Vicente Garcia Stadium, which looked as good as it has in a long time, for the final home game of the season. The opposition were relegation threatened Ribarroja CF who couldn’t afford anything less than a win if they were to save their Tercera status and they were welcomed by a truly party atmosphere. Torry had pulled out all the stops with free paella a display of classic cars, player of the season presentation to striker Koemann and much, much more, to keep both young and old fully entertained. But the important business was taking place on the pitch and although we went into the half time interval without a goal there had been more than enough quality and opportunities from both sides to suggest there were at least a couple to come. The home side had the upper hand for the majority of the half although the best opening probably fell to the

visitors with Rafa clearing off the line as early as the 8th minute. Goalkeeper Manolo, recalled to the side just prior to the game, was tested just once, a one on one which he did well to save with his legs. Although Koemann limped off on the half hour mark both Jose Manuel and Vicente went close for Torry as the home side finished the half much the stronger. The second period continued in much the same vein and when the home side had the ball in the net on 75 minutes we all thought the writing was on the wall. A cross was chested in by Jose Manuel but inexplicably, as the linesman signalled a goal and sprinted back to the half way line, the referee awarded an IFK to Ribarroja for offside. What was quite clearly an incorrect decision seemed to knock the stuffing out of Torry who, despite a world class save from Manolo on 78 minutes, conceded two quick goals just moments later, Manu with a fierce free kick followed by a crisp header from Crespo. So it was not to be. Ribarroja got their win which could just about keep them in the Tercera next season. Next Sunday the final game of a turbulent season with Torrevieja travelling to Burriana for a 6pm ko. The Torry Army will be laying on a coach for supporters which will leave San Luis at 10am.

CHAMPIONS DAYA WIN WELL AT ORIEL ORIEL 1 DAYA NUEVA 7 With Callosa this morning ending any hope that Cox had of pipping Daya for the title, meant Daya Nueva Infantils G10s arrived at Oriel this evening already crowned champions. As expected it was all Daya from the off. The visitors won a corner on 2 minutes and Alberto headed home the opening goal. Marcos doubled the score on 5 minutes to put the visitors well in control. With the title already won you could have forgiven Daya if they had taken their foot off the gas but this wasn't the case, as on 18 minutes Manual scored the 3rd, the same player made it 4 - 0 just 2 minutes later following yet another good Daya move. To their credit the home side kept battling away but were just no match for the champions. The Oriel goalkeeper was having a good game and was the reason the scoreline was still respectable. At this stage the home side were having their best spell of the game but carried no real threat up front. There were no further goals before the break. The second half was just minutes old and Daya should have scored twice more from two excellent chances. On 40 minutes Alberto rose well to score

Daya's 5th with a good header. Jesus added the 6th a minute later and for the second week running 10 or more goals looked achievable. Oriel's keeper was having an inspired game and was the sole reason the scoreline remained in single figures. Oriel won their first corner on 47 minutes from which they scored a good headed goal to make the score more respectable at 6 1. Francisco renewed Daya's hopes of double figures following his good run and shot for the 7th goal on 60 minutes. Right to the final whistle the home side's goalkeeper was performing heroics and kept the visitors' scoreline to just the 7 goals. This wasn't vintage Daya this evening but, hey, they had just won the League Title. The massive crowd of support Daya brought with them were very very vocal with their chanting of "Campiones Campiones" and, of course the obligatory numerous fire crackers. Man of the Match was undoubtedly the homeside's goalkeeper, just fantastic. On returning to Daya the celebrations began and went on until the early hours ! Daya Dave - Team Sponsor: Segurlab

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ELCHE POINT TO LA LIGA ELCHE CF ................................1 FC BARCELONA B ..................1 So near, yet so far – Elche led for half this exciting match, willed on by a bumper crowd of 33,318 who turned up to see the Illicitanos promoted back to La Liga, after a gap of over thirty years. In midfield captain Generelo was preferred to Rivera, probably courtesy of his (rare) goal last week in the unexpected 3 -2 win at Villarrreal, and upfront Carles Gil was similarly retained at the expense of Angel. The mighty Fort Knox-type defence which has ensured Elche stay top this sensational season was all together against an unpredictable Barcelona ‘B’ team in eighth place, with some real young stars like Deulofeu, you never know which team will turn up on the day. Honours were even until on 24 minutes Coro was put through by Albacar but blatantly hauled down inside the area. Deadly deadball specialist Edu Albacar stepped up for the all-important penalty. I cannot remember him missing one, and the left back duly obliged, hard and low as usual well out of the goalie’s reach: that was Albacar’s eighth goal of a wonderful season. Elche 1 – 0, in the driving seat - and on their way to glory? Well, not exactly, the Illicitanos stayed in command until half-time, but afterwards Barca began to press and Elche conceded possession too many times. Bookings abounded from both sides as the Catalan side looked increasingly confident, and with 25 minutes left Elche were badly caught square. Normally reliable Suarez brought down Deulofeu right on the edge of the area, and was sent off as last man fouling, but to everyone’s relief as we held

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our breath the ref gave the free kick just outside the box. It was cracked over off the Berlin wall and the resultant corner cleared: now all Elche had to do was hang on with ten men to win. Xumetra was sensibly substituted for sound deputy full back FFlano, and holding on to the ball would have then been a good idea that Elche somehow seemed to have a problem with. As we began to count down the minutes towards that tantalising automatic promotion, we got to eleven, the 79th minute as Barcelona surged forward again. Espinosa pushed the ball forward to the edge of the Franjiverdes’ area, and making up for his earlier booking exchanged a 1 – 2 with Patric who had his back to goal. The sidefooted drive swept into despairing Manu Herrera’s top corner for the equaliser, and with three players on yellow cards Elche’s future suddenly looked cloudy again as Barca went all out for the win. Off came Coro for Angel - could he do the same as last week and score the winner from the substitutes bench. Well, he tried, as did Peligrin who saw his header from a corner sail past the post as ten men Elche had their moments in the final stages. Rivera came on for Carles Gil to stiffen up a panicky and exhausted midfield, and in one heartstopping moment Deulofeu slid his low cross across Elche’s goal with no-one there, and after four sweaty moments of injury time the whistle went for a very hard-fought draw, and point Elche towards stardom – but it could have been better, although final statistics showed Elche had only 39% of possession versus 61& for Barca - hardly championship-winning statistics at home. But it was another valuable point: now four games to go, but I’m still not claiming promotion till it’s certain. Next week the Illicitanos are away to Almeria - can they do a ‘Villarreal’ there to clinch it? Hope so…Mucho Elche!

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NATIONALS OPEN IN A BLAZE OF COLOUR Fabulous weather and yet another great turnout for the opening ceremony of the 2013 Spanish National Bowls Championships which took place at Greenlands bowls club on Saturday 11 May, with over 350 competitors, representing clubs from the Canary Islands and the Spanish mainland, parading on the green.

Valencia Delegate Bob Donnelly with Greenlands owner Mike Green Each of the participating clubs marched on in turn to the applause of the considerable number of spectators, as they lined up in front of the officials' podium. They were joined by groups representing the Spanish National Squad and the Competition Umpires, the latter of which once again attracted both support and a significant amount of ‘good humoured’ scorn.

There were large marching contingents from a number of clubs with one of the most impressive being the almost 20 competitors who had travelled from Tenerife. At the other end of the scale Almeria and Bonalba Bowls Clubs each furnished two. With everyone in position, providing a great spectacle with the range of colours worn, everyone stood for the Spanish National Anthem after which Bob Donnelly, the Valencian Delegate, introduced the sponsors, owners and guests before welcoming the National Director of the Spanish Bowls Federation, John Muldoon. In his address John thanked the many people who had worked so hard in putting everything together, not just for this day but for the whole championships, the planning for which began almost as soon as last year's event was over. He wished all the competitors a successful tournament, pointing out that it was their skills and conduct when playing the game which would make it such a memorable event. John made the point that without sponsorship it would be nigh on impossible to stage tournaments such as this one and he welcomed the representatives of the sponsors accompanying him on the podium, CS Bowls Wear, Dales Sports Surfaces, Greengauge Surfaces and the Leader Newspaper. He said that the 2013 championships were especially significant and would act as preparation for the European Team Championship that was coming to this part of Spain later in the year. After a welcoming speech by the owner of Greenlands, Mike Green, the Valencian area delegate of the Federation, Bob Donnelly, invited the owner to bowls the opening wood of the competition after which the competitors retired for some welcome refreshment before leaving to prepare for the commencement of the tournament on Monday. For the successful bowlers this will be an arduous two weeks, while for those not so lucky there is always the opportunity to renew old

Raising the Spanish Flag at the Opening Ceremony acquaintances and to make new friends. The tournament got underway on Monday 13th, and all being well the finals will be played on Saturday 25th. The greens being used are Vistabella, El Rancho, San Luis and Greenlands with the finals being played at Quesada Bowls Clubs During his speech John kindly made mention of the bowls coverage provided by The Leader and we will of course be affording the Nationals special attention over the next few weeks. The best players in Spain are tak-

ing part and no matter where you look the draw has thrown up some intriguing ties even in the early rounds, so go along to any of the venues mentioned and lend your support. As with all major events there is a considerable amount of planning and preparation put in beforehand and great credit goes to the Championship Committee as well as the members of Greenlands as well as the officials from the Bowls Federation with everything went like clockwork on the opening day.

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