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Monday, 29th July, 2013

LOOKING AT ‘THE LOOKIE LOOKIE’ MEN

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Whilst the streets of Torrevieja may have a higher visual presence of law enforcers to try and stamp out the illegal street traders, a whole investigation is going on behind the scenes to find out what motivates the “lookie lookie” man, why he is so drawn to Torrevieja, and what exactly can be made from the sales of counterfeited goods.

There was a time, only a couple of years ago, when the situation

had been brought under control, but recent ignorance of their activities have led to an intolerable position in the city of Torrevieja, leading to riots, assaults and countless people reporting they are too scared to even walk the streets anymore, as the lack of policing was so apparent.

Although there is seldom a time when one of these sellers isn´t visible on the streets, unless of course you are a CCTV operator in Torrevieja, for whom they appear to be invisible, there is allegedly a whole network behind what we see on the ground, with less than a dozen Continued on Page 2

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Continued from Page One Senegalese allegedly controlling the entire operation. It has been said that there are around 80 sellers operating on the streets of Torrevieja at any one time, this number doubling in the summer, and often even reaching nearly 250 at times.

The investigations reveal that each seller is governed by one of three cells that operate in the area, with all revenue being handed in to a central fund. It is perhaps no wonder that the sellers get upset when their revenue stream is taken away, as has been the case with recent confiscations of goods on sale.

The need for them to earn for their cell is what motivates them back onto the streets, even though they may have faced court proceedings. Part of this money is filtered back to the sellers, for payment of rent, food, living expenses and the likes, in a Faginesque picture of organized crime.

If you are ever tempted to buy any of these items, you might want to consider a little about their origin, and the quality of manufacture, even if you are willing to accept that the items for sale are clearly fakes. With a massive supply network of wholesale warehouses, mostly of imported or manufactured goods from China, with a large concentration in Elche, the street sellers are able to buy their wares at next to nothing, often making ten to twenty times the cost on the sale in the streets.

If you are curious of the price and subsequent “mark up”, you might be interested to know some of the prices that are charged at wholesale level, in bulk, often by the hundreds.

Wholesale, bulk price of a “designer” bag – 3.30€, adding 0.50€ for a unique logo of your choice, say Gucci, Louis Vuitton etc - retail price around 30€ up to 50€, depending on the bartering skills of the buyer.

Sunglasses - bulk price 0.50€ selling at around 10.00€.

Watches, depending on the style - between 2.50€ and 5.00€, wholesale - retail price to you, “very, very cheap”, at just 25.00€ to 30.00€, possibly even more, if you happen to look gullible enough. If you are tempted to buy something, at least you now know the price to aim for, bearing in mind though

Monday, 29th July, 2013 that the threat of prosecuting the buyer is still looming in Torrevieja.

It is also no wonder that legal traders in the city, already facing hardship through the darker economic times, also feel severely let down by the lack of action from the town hall.

These traders of course sell goods at a higher price than on the street, but they sell genuine items, pay tax, rent, utilities, wages, in fact, they have all of the usual businesses expenses to face on a regular basis, including their contribution to the town hall, some of which goes towards keeping the streets safer through the police.

Genuine people, doing everything in their power to work and sell legal items, and trying to earn a living at the same time.

As for the current stance on zero tolerance, only time will tell if it works or not. But zero tolerance is also limited, it would appear that selling the items is not acceptable, but what about offences relating to public order, affray, riot, assault, criminal damage, endangering public safety, although these may be words taken from English law, these are all clearly taking place, having seen the video evidence in recent days still, but with zero action from the authorities. After all, if you or I were to go into Torrevieja, pick up a chair and throw it at a police officer, the outcome would no doubt be considerably different than in this case. Confiscating the items is all very well, but if a crime is being committed then those responsible ought to face the judicial system too, as should the ring leaders if they are identified, and of course the wholesale sellers who are also passing off counterfeited goods.

The investigation clearly reveals that the problem will not be solved by a few more police officers hanging around the streets, but by direct action to bring those responsible to justice, assuming justice does its bit to deal with them using the power of the law.

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A ‘Lookie Lookie Man’ attacks a police vehicle on the streets of Torrevieja

TORREVIEJA OPENS NEW POLICE OFFICE

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, was amongst dignitaries who met with police officials this week, in order to finalise plans for the new police office in Torrevieja, which is designed to provide “comprehensive care to both foreign and Spanish citizens”.

This will result in the police administrative unit for foreigners currently based at the Parque del Molino de Torrevieja, will move to the new site on calle Arquitecto Larramendi, which has around three times the space of the previous office.

Pedro Polo, the chief of police in charge of foreigner´s documentation, said that this will allow

the National Police to provide double the staff currently operating in Torrevieja, an important point due to the number of international residents in the area, who will no longer have to travel to Elche or Alicante for processing their NIE applications.

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LOCAL TEACHER DIES IN TRAIN CRASH

The widespread mourning for the victims of the Santiago de Campostela train crash is evident across the entire country, with flags at half mast, political leaders and Royals coming together in support of the victims, cities, towns, villages and individuals all marking moments of silence, sports stars and musicians dedicating their work in memory of the victims and Facebook awash with black ribbons, shown in front of the Galician blue stripe, as the ripple of association starts to spread wider.

One of the victims who lost her life in the crash has been identified as a retired teacher living in Rojales.

Consuelo Florinda Iglesias Oreiro, the wife of a former Partido Popular councillor. Luis Fernández García, her brother in law, says that Consuelo was travelling to Galicia to attend both an annual meetup with cousins, and attend a reunion of her own school friends, “most of them she hadn´t seen for 50 years and they are scattered around the area”, said Luis. Rojales has declared 3 days of mourning for the loss of one of their own.

With a number of people yet to be identified, most of whom are women, which has been put down to a phenomenon whereas despite a legal obligation to carry identity documents in Spain, most women choose to carry them in a handbag, from which they had become separated in the crash.

One person still confirmed as missing is a 73 year old businessman from Calpe, as yet not known if he was actually on the train or not, although he had intended to be and no contact has been made, for which it is assumed he was.

However, there were also local survivors in the crash, three members of the same family from Ontinyent were on board the train, all of whom have escaped, albeit not without bearing witness to one of the worst disasters in modern history.

Help is also afforded from the local pool of volunteers, with one of the psychologists who were drafted in to help the survivors and the families of the victims coming from San Isidro. Teresa Marín is the president of Alicante Psicólogos Sin Fronteras, or Psychologists Without Borders, who have specific training to deal with such catastrophes, although no doubt never wanting to put that theory into practice.

Among the tragedy, solidarity emerges amongst neighbours, co-workers, or even those who simply pass by, as Teresa explains, “It is remarkable solidarity of the people, there has been no one who had to ask for anything, whilst also recounting that, “the good organisation is clear, since the news broke, people came with food, blankets and all kinds of equipment to help families cope with a very difficult time and so much anguish”.

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THOUSANDS ENJOY FREE TRAM LINK TO BENIDORM

Of the 180,000 passengers who travelled on the Madrid to Alicante high speed train so far in the first month, a constantly increasing number of course, a total of 6,619 of them have taken advantage of the connecting tram service between Alicante and Benidorm, which is provided free under an agreement between the Generalitat Valenciana railway company, FGV, and national operator RENFE. During the month of June, the connecting tram service was used by 2,453 high speed train passengers, whereas from the 1st to the 16th of July the number increased to 4,166. The conclusion from the train companies is that around 220 people used the connecting service each day, on average.

The aim of this agreement is to facilitate the link between transportation offered by RENFE and TRAM Alicante to AVE passengers, to enable them to reach their destination combining both transport services.

The Luceros Station on the TRAM Alicante network is located about 300 meters from the mainline railway station, and with a 1 hour and 12 minutes journey time to Benidorm, with a tram every 30 minutes during the day, it provides a relatively smooth transition from one mode of transport to the other, albeit the tram journey taking over a quarter of the time to reach Benidorm as the high speed train took from Madrid.

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QUESTIONS FOLLOW TRAIN TRAGEDY

There had been a lot of positive coverage given to the Spanish high speed train network, with the launch of the Madrid to Alicante route, breaking all records and anticipated passenger numbers in the first month, shortly followed by the announcement of another high speed route from Alicante, this time to Zaragoza, and the commitment of the government to push the development of the ‘Mediterranean Corridor’ within a few years, but in a climate of austerity, why is such an expensive project being given such investment?

In 2011, Spain outbid the favourites France in a 6.7 billion euro contract to build and operate a 450 kilometre high speed rail link in the desert between the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

In September this year, Brazil is set to award a 12.7 billion euro contract for a high speed rail network linking the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Campinas. Spain is already prepared to bid for this work, with a consortium of 11 public and private companies, to which the Secretary of State, Rafael Catalá, said, “It is important because it is Latin America and ties between Spain and Latin America are especially intense”, continuing, “It's also important because it is high-speed rail and we want to show that we are world leaders in this area”.

Catalá continued, “There are also a series of projects planned in the medium term in Russia, Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates”, but then went on to warn that the market for high-speed rail is not enormous, “It is not so clear that many other nations will do what France or Spain have done, which is to pursue a political policy based on a national model of mobility which favours high-speed rail over others methods of transportation”, quantifying, “High-speed rail is difficult to justify on a cost-benefit analysis, unless it is in the very long term”.

The tragedy in Santiago de Campostela, revealed that although the lines themselves were upgraded to carry the high speed trains, the signalling system, which would be the element

capable of communicating directly with the train, has not yet been brought up to date.

On the Alicante network, we know a similar situation exists, following the launch of the new services here, when, at the time of the launch, the initial investment was explained, including contributions from Europe, “with speeds set to be able to increase, once the signalling system receives a further upgrade in the future”.

Passenger numbers on the Alicante to Madrid route are promising, but across the entire network, France has six times more passengers than Spain, whereas in Japan, that figure is a staggering 15 times more.

The EU has said that the Spain crash is the “most serious incident in the last 15 years”, the European Commission Vice-President responsible for Transport, Siim Kallas, asking the Spanish authorities to clarify the cause of the accident, before considering whether action is needed at European level to improve the safety of the rail network.

Statistically, the risk of fatal train crash in Spain is well below EU average, according to data distributed by the European Railway Agency, whose figures indicate that the risk is almost 50% lower than in Europe as a whole.

There is no question that the event will be a black spot on both the confidence of passengers, and the future growth of the network in Spain and abroad, but there is also no doubt that with so much money at stake, no government would walk away and risk losing that income, so it is quite likely that, despite possibly being the cause of a mistake by a single person, the severity of risk that future incidents may carry are sure to encourage questions to be asked as to how a repeat will be avoided in the future.

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LOCAL NEWS R OUNDUP Children attending the summer school in Callosa de Segura had their own little bit of Spanish culture injected into the fun this week, as a truck loaded with water balloons pelted them is it drove by, recreating the famous Tomatina festival of Buñol. Every week workers at the town hall run event are trying to bring new activities to the children and there is no question of the success of this one, as a way at least of cooling down in the searing summer heat.

The L'Aljub shopping centre in Elche is continuing its tenth anniversary celebrations, by offering children´s workshops, including one focussed on holidays last weekend, with children creating and wearing garlands and ribbons, and the chance to win 100 euro every day, simply by presenting your receipt for any purchase in excess of 20 euro, and having your photograph taken for their “smile” cards.

The official language school of Elche has been inundated with requests to attend the next set of courses starting in September, with 13,786 people applying for one of just 5,250 places on the courses to learn languages such as English and German. The figure is almost 1,000 people more than last year, when 12,995 people applied, and the centre will be providing 750 additional places above that of last year. English remains the most popular language to register for, with 6,198 applications, second is German, with 2557 pre-

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registrations, followed by French with 2,350 requests. There have been a considerably low number of requests for the native language of Valencia, and for Arabic, according to the centre.

The architects responsible for the iconic Intempo building in Benidorm, which will be the tallest residential tower in Europe, have said they have abandoned the development, at over 80% completion, due to “loss of confidence” with the developer. If completed, the building will stand about 180 metres tall, have 45 floors in two towers, joined together with a central cone.

The Aqualandia water park in Benidorm will open the highest water slide in the world on the 1st of August, with the rather appropriate name “Vertigo”, with two slides standing at 28 and 33 metres tall, capable of hurtling swimmers towards the waters below at up to 100 kilometres per hour. Those brave enough to try the experience will enter into a sealed capsule, then, at a point the “victim” will not be aware of, the floor of the pod will simply give way, leaving them falling through a vacuum to the water below.

Perhaps underplaying the emotions of those who do take part, a statement from the park says that people will experience a range of feelings, “from concern to nervousness”, as they plummet a total of 33 metres in just 3 seconds.

During the summer months four firefighters from the Fire Department of the Provincial Council of Alicante will travel to Pilar de la Horadada every day to provide additional support in respect of a fast response in the town in case of fire.

They will be stationed in Pilar de la Horadada from10am to 10pm in an area close to that considered to present the greatest risk of fire.

"Pilar de la Horadada is the third most forested municipality in the district of the Vega Baja , so it is necessary to ensure the fire services are on hand during these particularly hazardous months, "said the Councillor of Security, Francisco Lancharro.

The firefighters, together with a fire tender, will be based on the premises of the local police. They are expected to be present in the town until mid September.

SAN JAVIER PARKS INTENSIFIES PALM TREATMENT The Department of Parks and Gardens in San Javier is once again carrying out treatment throughout the town to all palm trees, in this case, a night treatment aimed specifically at the palm leaves, which it is said will increase effectiveness in the fight against the weevil.

The City have long made a significant effort in this

area with good results that have kept much of the city free on the infestation.

Simultaneously, a spokeperson from the Department of Parks and Gardens has urged the owners of palm trees in private gardens to undertake their own treatments to eradicate palm weevil in order to increase the effectiveness with a simultaneous effort.

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ACEQUIÓN SCHOOL TO REOPEN IN SEPTEMBER After attending the opening night of Habanera, the Regional Minister of Education and Culture, Maria Jose Catala, prolonged her stay in Torrevieja in order to visit the Acequión College which is currently being completely reburbished.

She was accompanied by the Torrevieja mayor, Eduardo Dolon, the Councillor for Education, Rosario Martinez, the Councillor of Planning, Francisco Moreno, as well as a multitude of other dignitaries and guests.

She said that she was delighted to see the progress being made to the Primary School which was now so well advanced that she fully expected it to be fully completed prior to the start of the new school year in September.

The mayor paid tribute to the commitment of the Generalitat, toward the school community in Torrevieja, which had provided the majority of the funding for the project.

El Acequión school is one of the oldest primary schools in Torrevieja, having first opened in 1983.It has been the subject of a total reconstruction with an increase to the size of the facilities from 12,000 to 15,000 square meters, and once completed will accommodate almost 700 students. The center will provide 9 units of Early Childhood Education as well as 18 units of Elementary and Special Education. The total budget for the work has amounted to 5,891,291 euros, and taken a build time of 15 months.

Catala said that with the opening of the new center the students would be moving out of 20 portable

classrooms in which they had been studying for nearly three years. During the refurbishment work to the school there had been far too many delays, prompting numerous rallies and demonstrations of the education community. But all that was now finally behind us as we all look forward the students returning to a completely modernized facility.

After the visit to the school complex the Mayor and the Councillor of Education held a meeting with the heads of all schools in Torrevieja, which lasted more than two hours. He said that the gathering had been very relaxed, and had resulted in the Councillor for Education and her technical team being provided with a list of problems and priorities besetting various colleges in the city which needed to be addresses.

The mayor also stressed that this was the first time a minister had met with all the heads of the school community in the city to listen to their problems, "which shows the harmony existing between the regional and the local administration.”

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TORREVIEJA PROTESTS CALL FOR RAJOY’S RESIGNATION

The anti-corruption platform, which includes the Group 15-M, Torrevieja Pensioners and Feminists 15.M, gathered on Saturday afternoon at the PP Headquarters in Torrevieja’s Plaza Isabel II, to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and the calling of early elections.

About thirty protesters carried banners and chanted slogans demanding an end to corruption and the resignation of prime Minister Rajoy who, despite a series of well-documented allegations that he has received illegal cash payments over a period of years, seems prepared to tough it all out knowing that parliament and the nation are about to pack up for the summer.

There are more than 200 cases of corruption currently before the Spanish courts involving politicians ranging from village mayors to former cabinet ministers, and even the royal family.

The Group Transparency International, which assesses countries on their perceived levels of corruption, ranks Spain 30th, just below Botswana and one place above Estonia, out of 176 countries surveyed.

However the Spanish parliament is currently considering a new law on Transparency, Access to Information and Good Governance which it was hoped might be voted upon before the summer recess. Unfortunately it recently seems to have stalled as many politicians seek to weaken its proposals.

TORREVIEJA MOURN RAIL VICTIMS Torrevieja council closed the doors of the town hall on Thursday to observe a minute’s silence in respect to the dead and injured following the horrific train crash on the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela.

The mayor was joined on the town hall steps by the by the deputy Minister of Alicante, Alberto Martinez, who, alongside councilors and town hall employees closed the Ayuntamiento doors at 12 noon.

On behalf of the city of Torrevieja, the mayor had already conveyed his heartfelt condolences to all the families of the dead and injured after they had suffered such terrible pain on the official feast day of Santiago de Compostela.

Following the minute’s silence the mayor said that he had sent two telegrams of regret to the mayor of

Santiago de Compostela, Angel Currás, and the president of the Xunta de Galicia, Alberto Núñez Feijoo, affirming the condolences of the city.

A further minute’s silence was also observed on Friday in the Plenary Hall of the Municipality of Torrevieja prior to the regular meeting.

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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.

THE FEEL GOOD FACTOR According to recent research, the feel good factor is a rare phenomenon in the UK nowadays. However, the good news is that this research has concluded that the feel good factor is currently the highest that it has been for about three years in the UK. Maybe it is due to Andy Murray winning Wimbledon, the naughty Muslim cleric, Abu Qatada, being deported to Jordan, the Royal baby, or maybe the economy improving a little. Whatever it is, I do wish that the UK could have much more of it, because it is always so much nicer to chat to people in the UK who do not sound as if they are about to jump off a very high building.

Of course, we all know the real reason for the current high spirits in the UK; it is the weather, of course. After a depressingly long, wet and cold winter, and a terrible spring, most people are desperate to see the sun once again and to bask in something akin to warm rays. Switching off the central heating, if fortunate enough to have it, using the barbecue purchased a few years ago and only used a couple of times, buying a summer dress or a pair of shorts all add to that feeling of well being. Summer picnics with the kids on the beach or just walking in the forest – was that all just a dream, or did it really happen when we were children, I wonder?

Like so many over a certain age, we do begin to wonder if our memories are playing tricks on us, and that our brains simply cut out those endless days of rain that we experienced during the school summer holidays. It didn't rain at all then, did it? I seemed to spend endless

days playing outside, going on cycle rides, picnics and playing with friends. I also remember seeing numerous butterflies of many different colourful species, such as red admirals, tortoiseshells and peacocks. I really don't remember any rain at all during those endlessly long summer holidays.

During the last few years of living in the UK, I became aware of more people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is basically a winter depression affecting otherwise healthy person during the rest of the year. The condition is usually triggered by a lack of sunlight and is treated by light therapy and in some cases by anti depressants. However, in some cases the condition can be serious and have tragic consequences.

Since moving to Spain and the Canary Islands, I quickly dropped my usual habit of checking the weather each morning, as it was no longer necessary. In the Canary Islands, for instance, it is mostly warm throughout the year. We may get some cloud from time to time, which normally clears by mid morning, or a calima that boosts the heat rapidly for a few days, but generally, we can have a barbecue when we would like one, we don't need rain coats and central heating issues are usually addressed by the lighting of one or two or candles during a winter’s evening if we feel a little chilly. However, should the heat become a little excessive, which it may do in August, then air conditioning is a necessity.

This desperate need for the ‘feel good factor’ is one of the many driving forces that persuade many would-be expats to finally accept that they may be in the wrong country for their health and general well being. They gradually realise that they need to make the most of the time that they have. Usually, this means escaping from the cold and

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wet weather and heading for a life in the sun. For some, this may not be possible, and with the global recession, opportunities to move to another country now seem much more problematic, with even European countries being less welcoming than they were to expats a few years ago. However, there are still many opportunities for those who have the determination and foresight, and like a challenge, to succeed.

Our fingers are crossed for our friends and relatives that the true summer weather that is currently being enjoyed in the UK and mainland Europe continues for a long time to come, but then again there is always the issue of drought rearing its ugly head to spoil things if it lasts for too long. Meanwhile, enjoy summer barbecues, tea on the patio, Wimbledon and strawberries and fresh cream.

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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AM I BEING UNFAIR?

LASTING FFECTS OF ABUSE I’m 34 years old and I’ve never had a proper relationship. I’ve got lots of friends and many of them are male but I just can’t find someone who I can see myself spending the rest of my life with. I was physically abused by a male family friend when I was younger and I never thought that it’d affected me but now I think perhaps that’s the reason for my problem. Is it too late to solve the harm that it’s caused me?

Nicky I’ve met plenty of people in their forties, fifties and even beyond who have spent their entire lives in turmoil over being abused. Have you ever considered speaking to a counsellor about this Nicky? I know it was a long time ago but you would be amazed at just how much talking about things can help. Take a look at www.abuse-survivors.org.uk

DO I TELL MY VIOLENT HUSBAND? I divorced my husband two years ago after many years of being in a violent relationship with him. In the last three months our son who is 4 has been diagnosed with leukaemia. I am devastated and the last thing I want to do is let that evil man back into my life. I can’t help thinking though that he is the father and should be told what is going on. What on earth should I do?

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which is a website specifically for people who have been exactly where you are now. This is obviously a huge stumbling block in your life but it’s never too late to change things. You say that you have a number of male friends so I see this as a very positive sign. I’m sure in time things will pan out for you Nicky, you’ve just got to work hard at getting past what’s going on in your mind right now.

It’s difficult when parents go their separate ways, even in a situation like yours, both your ex and your child should be encouraged to have regular contact. Maybe this would need to be arranged under the supervision of social services but ultimately, your son deserves to know his father. As far as this illness goes, I think it just underlines the importance of keeping the contact going. Don’t get me wrong Jeannie, I’m not telling you that you have to kiss and make up with the ex or anything like that. What you do have to do though is the very best you can for your son. Children need both parents around, especially during the early years and especially when they have something as immense a leukaemia to tackle. Pick up the phone and tell your ex you need him to be adult about things for the sake of your son. Good luck.

I’m 17 and have a 1-year-old daughter. For the past 6 months I’ve been having an affair with my auntie’s fiancée. I really love him and he says that he loves me. I know this is so unfair on my auntie, my daughter and the rest of my family for the heartbreak that it’ll eventually cause, but I just can’t stop seeing him.

Danni Unfair? That’s the understatement of the century to be fair. What you’re doing is wrong on every level and has the potential to tear your entire family apart.

You need to stop and take a long hard look at yourself Dannie. Is this really the sort of person you want to be? Don’t give me that “I just can’t stop” rubbish either – if you really mean to stop this then you can! Oh and don’t worry, I’m not forgetting your auntie’s fiancé, he’s just as bad as you! Wake up and smell the coffee darling, you’re nothing but a bit on the side to this guy! The truth of the matter is that your auntie deserves better from the pair of you! Stop this now before it goes any further and go and find someone of your own!

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

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

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INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS GROW BY 5.3% IN JUNE In June Spain welcomed 6,315,882 international tourists, an increase of 5.3% on the same month of 2012. This figure is a new record compared to other months of June for the first time surpassing the six million tourist mark, according to the survey of Inbound Tourism (FRONTUR).

The Nordic countries, UK and Russia were mainly responsible for the growth of the percentage where the destinations to benefit the most were Valencia, the Balearic Islands and Catalonia.

In the first half of the year, 26.1 million international tourists visited Spain, 4.2% more than in the same period in 2012 (1.1 million more tourists).

In absolute terms, the British and German tourists were mainly responsible for the increase between January and June 2013 but the Russian market again experienced a strong growth rate (33.6%) dur-

ing the period.

Main source market, Marketplace UK, was the largest contributor to the increase in tourist arrivals to Spain in June, with about 27% of the total, and the Balearic Islands being their first destination. 1,693,694 Britons arrived, up 4.9% over the same month in 2012. Since January, the increase is 4.5% over last year, with 6.1 million tourists.

The second market, Germany, experienced a slight decline of 0.5% in June, the month in which 1,023,505 tourists came to Spain, of which more than half travelled to the Balearic archipelago. In all there were 4.2 million tourists more from Germany, 3.1%, when compared to the same period last year.

French Tourist arrivals increased in June by 1.1%, reaching 763,540 tourists recording eight consecutive months of gains. Madrid and Valencia were the destinations to benefit most. Between January and June, Spain has hosted 3.8 million French tourists, registering a rise of 6.1%.

Tourists from the Nordic countries again recorded a strong increase of 26% in June, with a monthly consecutive increase in every one of the last 14 months. A total of 435 369 tourists arrived in June, the market showing a rise of 15.9% from January to over 2.2 million tourists.

Visitors from the Netherlands increased by 8.2% in June with 265,495 tourists. In the first half of 2013 this market is up by 2.1% last year.

However, Italian tourist arrivals declined by 7% in June to 324,680 tourists continuing a downward trend from earlier this year, in all a decrease of 12.9% compared to the same period in last year.

The main destination was the Balearics in June to receiving 1.7 million

tourists, up 9%. It is the fastest growing Autonomous Community in absolute terms (142,000 tourists), dividing the arrivals equally between British and German tourists. Since January, the Baleares has received 4.2 million international tourists, up 10.5%.

Catalonia June was the second Spanish destination in Juned, with 1,635,229 visitors, up 6.7%. France, Britain and Russia were the main markets. The strongest increase came from the Russian market, (36.6%). In the first six months of the year, Catalonia accumulated 6.6 million tourists and an increase of 5.7%.

Andalusia recorded 817 221 international tourists in June, recording an increase of 2.5%. Three out of ten tourists were British, although it was the Nordic nations that contributed most to the growth. This community grew 2.3% in January following the arrival of 3.4 million travelers.

In the Canary Islands the arrivals increased by 3% in June compared to the same month last year.Irish tourists showed the largest increased in absolute terms, despite having little significance in the archipelago (6% of arrivals). The annual cumulative total of tourist arriving in the Canaries exceeded 5 million, and an increase of 0.6%.

Tourist arrivals in Valencia recorded the highest rate of increase (9.8%) for the third consecutive year, with the United Kingdom and the Nordic countries showing the largest gain. In the first half of the year, 2.5 million international tourists were recorded, an increase of 14.1%.

As a result of falls in numbers from Italy and the U.S., the Community of Madrid, recorded a 12% decline in arrivals. In June, 363 891 tourists arrived, accumulative figures of 2.1 million, 4.8% less.

Tourist arrivals by airports and roads increased in June, 6% by air and 1.8% by land. Both methods showed growth of 4.7% and 4.2%, respectively.

In terms of accommodation choices, hotels accommodated 67.3% of the total in June but there was a sharp rise in the rental market with a rise of 17.6%. Since early this year, there has been a similar trend, an increase in the rental market by 10.6%.

68.8% of the tourists who arrived in June made their own travel and accommodation arrangements, nearly 7 out of every 10 tourists that traveled to Spain, which led to an increase in this type of holiday of 10.3%. Those tourists booking package holidays declined by 4.2%.

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CULTURAL DISCRIMINATION

BY ORIHU ELA ON THE COSTA Late last month the residents of Orihuela Costa were treated to the musical delights of the Melody Makers International Choir under the musical directorship of Nigel Hopkins. This event was totally organised by Nigel Hopkins without any help from Orihuela Town Hall and failed to receive any mention in the published cultural programme. The Costa is very fortunate to have a musician of the standing of Mr Hopkins providing musical events of such quality.

Torrevieja has just published its bumper summer cultural programme that includes the International Habaneras Competition where choirs from all over the world will be converging to participate to the delight of audiences. Torrevieja will be staging large scale musical events, dance and theatre productions plus various exhibitions throughout the summer months. These events are easy to travel to from Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja being considerably closer than Orihuela City. There are many people living on Orihuela Costa who actually feel that they have more in common with Torrevieja than they do with their own administrative city and feel that they would benefit greatly to part of this town rather than be part of Orihuela.

This year the inhabitants of Orihuela City have been able to enjoy a rich variety of cultural activities that have cost over 900,000€ of rate payers money to provide. It is true that the Costa residents could trav-

el to Orihuela in order to take advantage of the cultural activities on offer but the distance of over thirty kilometres on a two lane road often deters attendance. Plus for those individuals depending on public transport the bus service linking the coast with the city is so infrequent in general and non existent during the evening that public transport is not a viable proposition.

It is hard to determine why the spending of this huge cultural budget is totally allocated to the city and why there is no provision for cultural events for the coast. It is even harder to understand why no programme has been constructed to coincide with the influx of tourists who flood to the coast and who are very poorly serviced by the Orihuela administration. The tourist industry is recognised by Valencia and Spain as a whole as being absolutely vital to the Spanish economy but the Orihuela councillors seems to take a totally different view and totally disregard the needs holidaymakers.

In spite of lack of funding or publicity from Orihuela Council and with no need to thank any of our elected representatives the coast does manage to mount big cultural events as is evidenced by the concerts directed by Nigel Hopkins. Plus many of the local charities enlist the services of local artists to put on large scale fund raising events that benefit the charities and entertain holidaymakers and Orihuela Costa residents alike. The neglect by the politicians in Orihuela has spurred local organisers to fill the void. However, all Orihuela Costa residents

ORIHUELA NEWS ROUNDUP The final stage of preparation for the renewal of Avenida La Zenia, the road which runs down to the beach, has now been met with the contract being awarded to a company who will commence the work in the second week of September, after the summer season has eased. Work will also commence on constructing a footpath behind the Los Dolces college, an area know for many years as having two walkways which are not connected, leaving a gap between them. That gap will now be filled, completing the passage for pedestrians and those with restricted mobility.

A number of walkways down to the beaches of the Orihuela Costa have seen steps constructed or repaired and handrails fitted where they were missing or considered a risk. This is the early stage of an ongoing program to construct these necessary features, which are being done in wood, wherever possible, in order to deter the theft of metals, which has become an increasing problem in a number of areas. Other handrails will be constructed in the centre of some staircases, where residents have traditionally found it difficult to walk up.

The Orihuela municipal council has also vowed to do everything possible to prevent what many consider to be an annual blot on the landscape of the Orihuela Costa, an annual street party around a number of bars, where thousands of people come to celebrate on one night each summer. Previous years have seen the town hall provide assistance to what is an unlicensed and illegal event, but in particular in light of recent events and problems, the current government say that it is their intention to support the residents in trying everything possible, in conjunction with the Guardia Civil and Valencia region, to prevent the event taking place, with road closures and warnings already prepared, as well as an on line campaign through social networks, for when the date of the event is announced.

Orihuela town hall has now produced an information leaflet detailing all of their summer events, which is available at the town hall, the beach bars and a variety of outlets around the area. The events are also listed on our weekly cultural guide her in The Leader, on page 18, and we provide up to date information on Exite Radio every day.

and home owners should be questioning why money raised from the Costa by a third of the official population of the Orihuela Municipality should support events for the city’s inhabitants.

Why do the coastal residents not challenge this blatant discrimination and demand that they receive their fair share of any services provided by the Orihuela Administration?

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.

MUGGING IN LA ZENIA Two young girls were robbed on Wednesday evening as they were walking home from a night out in Cabo Roig. They were accosted by two boys, thought to be about 16 years of age, when they were told at knifepoint to empty their bags.

The muggers were travelling on a moped as they approached the girls from behind. They demanded that the ladies to empty the contents of their bags onto the road. The two muggers separated the ladies and threatened them both individually. Both had a foreign accent but could speak some English.

Needless to say the experience has caused the two young girls major distress and trauma.

Whilst the Police are increasing their vigilance they recommend that members of the public be extremely watchful and they either walk in large groups or they take taxis home from nights out.

FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF EASY HORSE CARE RESCUE CENTRE LA ZENIA

The Councillor for the Coast, Martina Schreurer, has stated that she is heading a focus group to try to coordinate an increase in actions against illegal street parties, the so called “Botellón”, where sometimes hundreds of young people converge on one area, with the sole aim of consuming alcohol in the streets and having a party, which has caused many residents stress and damage over recent years, as well as considerable expense for the town hall to clean up after they have left. The councillor acknowledges that the police have very limited resources, especially at night, but she hopes to try to create a number of “stings”, which may go some way to warning those planning to take to the streets in an antisocial manner than action will be taken at random times.

The EHCRC had much to celebrate recently with the first year having past since the opening of their popular charity shop in La Zenia.

Taffeta, one of the Centre's minature ponies was guest of honour and was warmly greeted by her many fans on her arrival in the horse box with Sue and Rod Weeding, co founders of the EHCRC Foundation.

Taffeta enjoys being in the limelight and is rapidly becoming a local celebrity.

Customers were welcomed with a drink and invited to look around the shop which stocks a fantastic range of quality used furniture as well as the usual charity shop fare which is replenished regularly.

"I really want to thank my volunteers for all their hard work and help in out first year here in La Zenia" explained Vicky the manager. "We have been welcomed by everyone in the community and we wanted to thank them also for their continued support" she added.

The EHCRC has a delivery and collection van so if you have any large items you want to donate to help the charity with their work then please call Vicky on 636 062 000.

This applies also to their other shops in Guardamar, La Siesta, Ciudad Quesada and Los Montesinos.

Please come and visit Taffeta and her other 54 horses, ponies and donkeys at the open day every Sunday between 1pm and 5pm.

Refreshments and a tour of the Centre to meet the equines are available and all are welcome.

For more information and to become a volunteer visit our website at www.easyhorsecare.net

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HABANERAS COMES TO SUCCESSFUL CLOSE

Torrevieja played host to the 59th International Contest of Habanera and Polyphony this week, in the historic location of the Eras de Sal, with soloists, choirs and musicians all coming together to bring the best in music and cultural entertainment to the thousands of people who attended this prestigious competition.

The past met modern times for this event, as the whole show was broadcast live via the internet, with free wi-fi connections for those ith their virtual friends and those who couldn´t attend.

Despite the organisers looking forward to next year, marking the 60th anniversary, this year´s even was said to have been the most successful ever, with international representatives from across the globe, all uniting with the single goal of raising the standards of this much applauded event.

MAN STABBED SEVEN TIMES IN PILAR A 30-year-old man was seriously injured last Tuesday afternoon after receiving seven stab wounds in a brawl that occurred on a public street in Pilar de la Horadada.

At this stage the identity of the victim has not been made public. The perpetrator was, however, arrested later in the day by the Guardia Civil and the Policia Locale.

The incident occurred at lunchtime between the pair who witnesses say knew each other very well. As the men began to argue one drew a knife with which he lunged at his victim. It is said that had the witnesses not intervened the situation could have had fatal consequences.

According to the Guardia Civil, the victim is of North African origin and had to be rushed to a hospital in Torrevieja by a unit of the Emergency Medical Service (SAMU) where he is said to be in a serious, but stable, condition. Police are unable to question him while he remains under medical surveillance.

Civil Guard officers eventually found and arrested the alleged perpetrator of the attack, whose thanks to a description provided by witnesses.

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MORE NEW FLIGHTS FROM SAN JAVIER

Mini Spanish airline Good Fly has announced yet another route from Murcia´s San Javier airport, this time operating to the island of Tenerife.

From September, the flights will leave San Javier on Wednesday at 07:30 and Saturday at 08:30, returning from Tenerife at 10:00 and 11:30 respectively.

The flights are already on sale through their website, www.goodfly.es, and from travel agents, with prices starting at just 89 euro.

This new service is in addition to the Madrid and Barcelona and San Javier flights recently announced, and intended to offer Murcia a more diverse range of destinations from San Javier in the future.

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GAR AGE SERVICES All Mechanical Repairs Tel - Chris +34 634 04 83 39 All car and van servicing, All Diagnostics, Laser wheel alignment, exhausts, cambelts and welding

The head of the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT) in Girona, Narcís Clé, resigned from his position as head of the road traffic safety and enforcement department, after being caught travelling at 160 kilometres per hour on the AP-7 motorway, where the limit is 120 kilometres per hour, whilst returning home after participating in the Catalan Commission on Road Safety conference in Barcelona.

The sale of scooters decreased by 7.6% in the first half of the year, with just 27,513 units being sold, thought mostly due to increased unemployment among those under 24 years of age, according to data released this week. However, sales in second-hand scooters rose, with 38,996 being sold, 10.5% more than the same period last year.

A 44 year old Guardia Civil motorcyclist died whilst on duty on Thursday, in Cenicero in the La Rioja area. His motorcycle collided with a van on a curve of the N232 road, at kilometre 429, at 15:10 on Thursday afternoon. As a result of the impact, both vehicles caught fire. The van driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. The officer, a native and resident of Logroño, was married and had a child of 12 years of age. He had been attached to the Logroño traffic until since 1994.

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Chris is fully time served so you can be assured that for all your car repairs and motoring repairs needs your car is in very capable hands. Garage Services can even come to you to carry out those smaller jobs at your home or place of work, saving you both time and money.

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EL GRECO EAT LIKE YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY Authentic Greek and Balkan specialties

Pork Souvlaki, Pita and Tzatziki

Since November 2011, this authentic Greek restaurant has been enjoyed by many thousands of satisfied clients on the south of the Costa Blanca.

El Greco is not just famous for its extensive variety of Greek specialties but it is also able to boast a family, friendly atmosphere.

Nadia was born in Aytos where she inherited her love of traditional cooking from her grandmother.

She has lived in Spain for more than 15 years although she can look back on more than 20 years of experience working as a Chef.

Benni, who was born in Serbia, has worked in top restaurants for rather longer, over 30 years. Initially he worked in Hungary after which he spent 23 years in Austria. He is a relative newcomer to Spain, though, having lived in the country for just 6 years.

Nadia and Benni both met here in Spain where they courted and got married. The next step seemed fairly obvious to the couple when they decided to open their own restaurant. As soon as El Greco became available they seized the opportunity to do so and now operate one of the most successful restaurants in the region.

Situated in the Los Dolses Commercial Centre on the Costa Blanca, while Nadia is taking care of the cooking, Benni makes sure that his guests are receiving the best possible service.

On the extensive Menu you can find a multitude of Greek dishes. The starters include typical appetizers

including Dolmadakie, Taramosalata, Tzatziki and many more.

Mouthwatering favourites among the main courses are the Greek grill specialties prepared on the charcoal burner, wonderful mixed grill platters or the lamb. You will also find gyros on the skewer, Bifteki, Moussakas, Kleftiko and Souvlaki.

If you are lover of fish always ask for the fish of the day, it changes every day.

And why not enjoy the typical Greek wine, Retsina alongside your meal. After your dessert and coffee you can finish off the meal with good old Ouzo or an original Slivovica and all the time that you are enjoying your food there is Greek music playing quietly in the background. On Sunday, however, from 8pm, still traditional Greek but the music is performed live.

El Greco also offers diners a Menu del dia between 1pm and 5pm for 9.90€ from which you can choose 8 dishes.

One thing worth noting, particularly if you a lover of Lamb, is the special Lamb night coming on the 15th August. Certain to be a packed house you will need to make a reservation in advance if you want to enjoy this exceptionally popular night.

The restaurant is open every day from 1pm to 11pm. For Reservations please call 678 862 698.

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THE WONDERS OF SUMMER BEER We all feel the heat in these blazing summer months, but many of us are perhaps not aware of the effects the sun and the heat can have on our body.

In a healthy adult, dehydration of just 2.8% body one’s body weight by exposure to heat and after strenuous exercise, leads to a decrease in concentration, physical performance of short-term memory, increased fatigue, headaches and reduction of response time.

The fluid intake needed by individuals varies by gender and weight, but the average recommended amount of water required each day is said to be 3 litres for a man, and 2.2 litres for a woman, with other factors such as medical conditions and recommendations by your own doctor having to be taken into consideration also.

Now, perhaps going against everything traditionally believed, the President of the Scientific Committee of the Spanish Society of Dietetics and Food Sciences, SEDCA, Jesús Román Martínez, has published a report that states “a moderate intake of beer, defined as 2 or 3 small glasses (cañas) per day for men, and 1 or 2 for women, combined with a high intake of fruits and vegetables” is the best way to quench your thirst and stay hydrated in summer.

Beer is one of the most recommended drinks to alleviate dehydration, according to the Spanish Society, as well as one of the most desirable in the summer due to its high water content, usually at around 90%, although it should also be pointed out that water has a higher content of water, at 100%.

Experts recommend drinking fluids frequently, especially in the morning and afternoon, even when there is no feeling of thirst.

Remember though, if you are going to use this as an excuse for increasing your alcohol intake, as well as the potential medical implications, you should also consider the risks of drinking and then driving, so caution and sensible drinking is still recommended.

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SUCCESS OF EYE INJURY AVOIDANCE CAMPAIGN

The Deputy Provincial Councillor of Tourism, Joaquín Albaladejo, was accompanied by the Councillor for Health, Mamen Mateo, the managing director of the Jorge Alio Foundation, Balbinus Lopez and the local Red Cross president, Bibiano Vera when he attended the awareness campaign warning members of the public of the importance of adopting a preventive culture so as to avoid injuries from the sun to their eyesight.

In addition to the Mobile Unit operated by the Jorge Alio Foundation, where members of the public were invited to undergo eye examinations, four informa-

tion booths were erected where Red Cross volunteers conducted activity workshops to raise awareness amongst the public about necessary eye protection, especially during the summer months.

Balbinus Lopez explained that despite there being more information than ever before explaining the damage caused to vision by the sun, 52% of the public are not adequately protected to exposure during summer. Prolonged exposure to sunlight causes eye damage and may increase the likelihood of cataracts up to 4 times.

However, if suitable preventive measures are taken here in Spain 9 out of 10 complaints that occur could be easily avoided.

The campaign is also running a study on preventative measures

already being undertaken by the public and when the results have been collected, a manual will be published in the autumn, free of charge, containing tips and protective measures that should be used so as to avoid injury by exposure to the sun Positioned along the Paseo Maritimo it is thought that the Mobile Unit will remain in the town throughout the summer.

Similar awareness campaigns are being run in 30 different locations throughout the summer months within the Alicante province.

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SCREENING OFFICE TO CLOSE IN AUGUST As President of the AECC local and The Pink Ladies/Panthers Maria would like to inform you that the screening booking office at the Civic Centre will be closed for the whole of August.

It reopens on the 4th September from 11.0 till 1.0, and every following Wednesday.The AECC Torrevieja office Calle Torreviejenses Ausantes No3 Bajo tel. 965716679 , is closed until 2nd September when it will reopen from 10.0 till 1.0 daily We will be having a screening booking table at The Boulevard La Zenia on Saturday 3rd and 17th of August from 12.0 till 4.00 and we are situated outside Mango. Bookings for screening can still be made by calling our Administrator Linda on 602418959 between 10.0 and 4.0. Monday to Friday.

Our Torrevieja office is looking for volunteers. If you have a few hours a week and want to help please call Maria on 633487595.

A future event for your diary is our Masked Summer Ball at Campoamor Golf on the 13th September, for more information call Maria on 633487595.

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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK One of the best things about summer in Spain has to be the wide range of cultural events for the whole family to enjoy.

Ever changing and in different areas, we aim to bring you the best of these events in our handy guide each week.

Last weekend saw the climax of the Orihuela Moors and Christians fiesta, one of the biggest events of its kind, when the whole city comes together to celebrate and parade in front of thousands of spectators who come from miles around, which is no wonder it is being recognised as tourist interest.

The very first Medieval Market was held on the Orihuela Costa. Not quite of the scale of neighbouring Torrevieja or Orihuela City, but this one was designed to bring the experience of the joys of the event to the people of the coast, rather than having to travel to visit a market further away. Many people did indeed attend, having simply gone for an evening stroll, perhaps a drink or two in the bars, or even sitting down at a restaurant, to which this market was the ideal compliment to their evening.

Slightly to the south, the Santiago de la Ribera was treated to the Spanish Air force Acrobatic Display team, the Patrulla Águila, who performed a dramatic display over the water, before hundreds experienced flying with them for themselves, in the Spanish Air force flight simulator, CASA C-101.

As for this week, some of the highlights include fiestas in Almoradí and Quesada, as well as an animal based event in Dolores, not forgetting the coastal extravaganzas in Torrevieja and Orihuela.

In Almoradí, “Los Santicos de la Piedra” features a range of events from “Crazy bike” and "Horse race" in Plaza de la Libertad, musical concerts from the likes of the YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROVINCIAL OF MÁLAGA, dance shows, football, Moors and Christians parades, and battles, and music from a mobile disco into the night.

Quesada´s summer fiesta sees another diverse range, from martial arts displays by Sasen Ryu Martial Arts Academy, dance shows from

Monday 29 July, July, 2013 Almoradí - 19:00 - “Los Santicos de la Piedra” – Various musical, sport, dance and children´s activities.

Torrevieja - 19:00 - Outlet Fair, Paseo Vista Alegre. 21:30 - Torrevieja My City Gala, Eras de la sal.

Tuesday 30th July, July, 2013 Almoradí - 18:00 - “Los Santicos de la Piedra”.

Orihuela City. 20:00 – Theatrical Tour (English & Spanish).

Torrevieja - 19:00 - Outlet Fair, Paseo Vista Alegre.

Wednesday 31st July, July, 2013 Almoradí - 17:00 - “Los Santicos de la Piedra”.

Orihuela City - 10:00 – Cultural Walking Tour (English & Spanish).

Orihuela Costa - 22:00 – Ibiza White Party, La Caleta Beach Cabo Roig.

San Pedro - 20:00 - Pinatar Arena – Pre-Season Football, Real Murcia - CD Olimpic Xátiva.

Torrevieja - Fiestas de San Emidgio - Parque de las Naciones. 19:00 - Outlet Fair, Paseo Vista Alegre.

AUGUST Thursday 1st August, 2013 Almoradí - Moors and Christians Fiesta.

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“Totally Dance”, the Andalusian Choir of Elche “Agüita Clara”, and more music from a mobile disco, not forgetting their now annual carnival parade.

Dolores will become family orientated with a special day for everyone to enjoy, as well as Moors and Christians taking over their town, and horse shows, dressage as well as a rather bizarre event involving betting on where a cow might deposit it´s “waste”, with cash prizes on offer!

On the Orihuela Costa, we have fun on the beaches with the Orihuela Beach Cup – Beach Soccer competition, bouncy castles for the kids, music from the best tribute bands performing the music of Queen and the Rolling Stones, amongst others, as well as Zumba on the beach and an event for the party goers with an Ibiza White Party, where everybody gets the chance to be in the exclusive, jet setting, rich and famous clique, or at least pretend for the night.

Torrevieja also sees an annual fiesta, the Fiestas de San Emidgio, in the park of nations, one of the patron saints of the city and an event which has touched the hearts of locals for many years, as legend has it that this saint keeps the city safe from further earthquakes. There is

Orihuela City - 20:00 – Theatrical Tour (English & Spanish).

Orihuela Costa - 10:30 – Zumba Classes, La Glea Beach, Campamor.

Torre de la Horadada - 19:00 – Fisherman´s market, Paseo Marítimo.

Torrevieja - 19:00 - Outlet Fair, Paseo Vista Alegre. 21:30 - Music, Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and Sarasate - Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Cologne, Teatro Municipal.

Friday 2nd August, 2013 Almoradí - Moors and Christians Fiesta.

Dolores - 20:00 - Equestrian Parade. Medieval Market. 22:00- Dance Festival, Cardenal Belluga Square.

Orihuela City - 10:00 - Cultural Walking Tour (English & Spanish).

Orihuela Costa - 09:00 – Orihuela Beach Cup – Beach Soccer, La Glea Beach, Campoamor. 10:30 – Zumba Classes , La Glea Beach, Campamor.

16:00 – Orihuela Beach Cup – Beach Soccer, La Glea Beach, Campoamor.

Pilar de la Horadada - 20:30 – III Cross Nocturno Horadada, 5km street running.

Quesada - 21.00 - Martial Arts display. 21:30 – Dance Show. 22:30 - Performance by the Andalusian Choir, mobile disco till 5:30 a.m. (All these events will take place on the stage which will be mounted on the Plaza Blanca of Ciudad

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also dance, theatre and opera in Torrevieja this week, something to suit all cultural tastes, not forgetting the outlet fair which is continuing on the Vista Alegre walkway.

Other highlights of the week have to include Volley Ball on the beach at Santa Pola, cross running in Pilar de la Horadada, where there will also be a floral and crafts market, offering a feast of experiences for both the eye and the nose, much like next door in Torre de la Horadada, where the fisherman´s market will be in place. If that´s not all, for football fans, you have pre-season football, with Real Murcia playing against CD Olimpic Xátiva at the Pinatar Arena.

This is just an overview of events for this week. We will give you the full and up to date list of events every day on Exite Radio, so make sure you have your radio tuned in to 89.2fm if you´re on the Orihuela Costa, 93.1fm if you are in the surrounding Costa Blanca area of Torrevieja, Orihuela, San Pedro and alike, or you can listen on line at www.exiteradio.com.

WANT TO KNOW WHAT´S GOING ON?

Each week in The Leader, throughout the summer, we will bring you a list of the best cultural, historic and major events from around the area, our handpicked selection of things of interest whilst you enjoy the summer season.

In addition to the weekly what´s on guide, we will keep you updated on Exite Radio every day, bringing you even more events, some which have maybe not made it into the paper, but still well worth a visit.

You can even pull out the guide from the paper and stick it on your fridge or your coffee table, so you always know what´s hip, hot and happening then make sure your radio is tuned in to 89.2fm on the Orihuela Costa, 93.1fm on the Costa Blanca, or you can listen on line at www.exiteradio.com.

Quesada) Torre de la Horadada 19:00 – Fisherman´s market, Paseo Marítimo.

Torrevieja - 19:00 - Outlet Fair, Paseo Vista Alegre. 21:30 - Summer Film – Tertulia, Biblioteca Pública Municipal.

San Pedro - 20:00 - Pinatar Arena – Pre-Season Football, UD Almeria - Real Murcia.

Saturday Saturday 3rd 3rd August, 2013 Almoradí - Moors and Christians Fiesta.

Dolores - FAMILY DAY, From 12:00 to 20:00, Public Swimming Pool. Medieval Market. 19:00 Dressage competition. 22:00 - Music Show (Verbena) by Orchestra "Shakara". 00:00 - Horse exhibition.

Orihuela Costa - 09:00 & 16:00 – Orihuela Beach Cup – Beach Soccer, La Glea Beach, Campoamor. 16:00 – Children´s Play Area, Bouncy castles and more, La Glea beach, Campoamor. 21:00 – Concert - Tributes to Queen, the Beatles and Rolling Stones, La Zenia beach.

Quesada - 21:00 - Mobile Disco. 22:00 - Summer Carnival parade. Mobile disco till 5:30 a.m.

Torre de la Horadada - 19:00 – Fisherman´s market, Paseo Marítimo. 19:00 – Flower and craft market, Plaza de la Torre.

Torrevieja - 19:00 - Outlet Fair, Paseo Vista Alegre. 20:30 - Presentación Revista de Verano

2013, Biblioteca Pública Municipal. 21:30 Operetta – Katyusha, Teatro Municipal - PRICE: 20.00€ - 18.00€. 22:00 - Theatre, Y sin embargo te quiero, Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre.

Sunday 4th August, 2013 Almoradí - Moors and Christians Fiesta.

Dolores - 20:00 - Opening of the Cattle Market, Sport centre. Medieval Market. 19:00 - Cow Pulling Contest. 22:00 - "Viaje con nosotros... a mil y un lugar", Dance Performance by Local Dance School.

Orihuela Costa - 09:00 & 16:00 – Orihuela Beach Cup – Beach Soccer, La Glea Beach, Campoamor (Last day). 16:00 – Children´s Play Area, Bouncy castles and more, La Glea beach, Campoamor.

Quesada - 21:00 - Concerts organised by the Bands Association of the Valencia Region. 22:30 Holy Mass. 22:30 - Plaza Blanca, Dance show.

00:00 - Fireworks and to end the evening, mobile disco till 5:30 a.m.

Torre de la Horadada - 19:00 – Fisherman´s market, Paseo Marítimo.

Torrevieja - 19:00 - Outlet Fair, Paseo Vista Alegre. 20:00 - Fiestas de San Emidgio procession, Parque de las Naciones. 21:00 - Dance Event - Escuela de Baile Paya's, Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre - PRICE: 3.00€.

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YOUR CHANCE TO CHANGE LOCAL RADIO As one of only a small handful of radio stations still in the running to be awarded one of the new licences to broadcast, we have given a commitment that we will do everything possible to ensure that we give you the content on radio that you want.

Therefore, we have devised a series of questionnaires that we hope you will spend a few minutes to fill in, so we can get an idea as to what you want, what you expect and what you would rather not listen to on radio. However, this campaign is not about any particular radio station, presenter, DJ or musical genre, this is about us getting a feel of your opinions on radio in general, whether you are in Spain or elsewhere, and whether you listen to the radio or not.

In the first one, the questions are in sections that will give us an overview of who you are and what you do, as well as your musical tastes and how you listen to music or the radio. We also ask you some direct questions, such as which radio station is your favourite right now and why, because, even though that station might not be around after too long, the fact you like it can tell us the sort of style of radio that works for you.

There is no question that once the licenses are issued, most of the ex-pat stations, and others too, will be closed down, which is why we want to make sure that we are prepared to serve you long beyond that time, by giving you the radio you want, for now and the future.

We ask you pay a little attention to the questions, just to make sure you understand what we are asking. For example, if there is a grading from 1 to 10, then the higher the number you tick, the greater the score you give it, so, if you classical is your

favourite type of music, tick the box under “10”, whereas if you really, really don´t like country, for example, tick the box under “1”.

Other than the grading system, the rest of the questions are either a tick for a choice, or an opinion, or a one or two word answer. Completing the form is important to us so that we can compare answers, but if you want to add more information, please feel free to do, on a separate piece of paper.

Once completed, add your contact details, because at the end of the campaign in autumn, we will be holding a prize draw, selecting a number of lucky winners for some great prizes. You might also be lucky enough to be pulled out of the hat to win one of our exclusive Exite Radio mugs, which we will give away each week. But, if you wish to remain anonymous, that´s okay too, just complete the details and leave your name and address off the form. We don´t mind, it is the information that´s important to us. The questionnaire is also available to download and print from the Exite Radio website, www.exiteradio.com/questions.

Finally, you can drop your completed forms into The Leader offices in La Zenia, where the data will be processed during the next couple of months, and you really can do your bit to change the way radio is delivered... To you, FOR YOU.

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ALAN MORRISON TO PREMIER O N C O S TA B L A N C A On Tuesday 20th August at 8pm, the English songwriter, poet and performer, Alan Morrison, in conjunction with his eight-piece, handpicked band, will play an evening of his original music at the El Cid Restaurant complex in Benidoleig, near Denia on the Costa Blanca in Spain.

In a spectacular setting, with an outdoor seating capacity of 200 and a menu of great food, the audience will be captivated by Alan’s music, which has been described as “a lyrical mixture of folk-rock, contemporary folk and alt. country”.

Alan has played extensively in France and Sweden, where he also recorded two CD albums in the last three years. Having recently arrived in Calpe, he is now bringing his unique art to a new audience.

Creating profound, thought-provoking lyrics with fine-lined melodies, Alan writes: “I give my poems wings with music to make them fly. I want to reach people by encouraging them to delve deeply into a well of emotional experience and, as a result, to be enriched and even changed”. In the Swedish press, Alan’s music has been described as “powerful songs with good lyrics and a warm voice”, while another reviewer wrote that he “creates smart, beautiful love lyrics that live beyond the ‘oh baby’!”

This August 20th concert on the Costa Blanca will be Alan’s premiere performance in Spain and it is hoped to be the first of many. He deliberately uses a wide variety of instrumental and vocal colours in his songs (e.g. on his last two albums he used the cor anglais, French horn, harpsichord, nykelharpa, omnichord and string quartet). Working closely with Richard Saville of Costa Blanca Musicians (who has organised the 20th August concert at El Cid), he has assembled an eight-piece band of local, top-class, professional Spanish and English

musicians and a backing vocalist playing fourteen instruments. The line-up looks like this: Alvaro Dìez (percussion), Tommy Duffy (bass guitar), Darío González Ivars (electric guitar, acoustic guitar), Alan Morrison (lead vocals, 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars, Irish bouzouki), Ian Henry (keyboards, backing vocals), Pablo Gisbert Rey (pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar, dobro guitar, mandolin, acoustic & electric guitars), Asunción Tarrasó Alcalá (cello), Gill Henry (backing vocals) with special guest: Mike Summers (Trumpet/flugelhorn) These local musicians have been hand-picked for their abilities in the styles of music in which Alan works. A couple of examples: Bassist Tommy Duffy is a former member of the celebrated British folk-rock band, Lindisfarne. Asunción Tarrasó Alcalá is a Madrid Royal Conservatory trained baroque cellist who loves musical adventures.

Pablo Gisbert Rey is a multi-instrumentalist who plays all across Spain. “This is the kind of quality which I look for in my band members”, says Alan, “and it reflects the quality which I want audiences to receive at performances”.

This will be a ticket-only concert and seats can be booked in advance at the Costa Blanca Musicians phone number: 966 404 364 or from costablancamusicians@gmail.com .

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ORIHUELA ON BRINK OF BIGGEST CHALLENGE TO DATE The political image of Orihuela almost witnessed a decisive change in direction this week, as the opposition´s plan to overthrow the government almost came to fruition.

A total of 11 of the 12 councillors from the Partido Popular group signed an officially recorded censure motion, intended to be the first stage in them attempting to overthrow the government team composed of the PSOE and Los Verdes, putting the PP back in power in the municipality. Ousted councillor Bob Houliston of the CLARO group also put his name to it, but one of the PP members, Antonio Rodríguez Barberá, refused to sign the proposal because he claims the move has not been authorized by the provincial leadership of the PP. Asunción Mayoral, also having been ejected from the government, who had been said to be in talks with the PP recently, and who has the power to call the motion, then also refused to sign, saying that she supports the motion, but only if it has the backing of the entire 12 members of the PP group, at which point she will then sign herself.

It is thought that there may be a natural progression that could put former mayor, Mónica Lorente, back into the seat of power, should the move be permitted, later to be confirmed as the intention, as Pepa Ferrando, the President of the political group, made it clear that the local party is supporting Lorente as the person to carry forward the censure motion to replace the government of the municipality, as it was Lorente who lead the group into the 2011 elections, although losing them to what would initially become a tri-party coalition.

Rodríguez Barberá, a recently defeated candidate to lead the local party, says that his decision is not personal against Mónica Lorente, but rather in favour of a set of principles that are set out in the regional group, that make it clear that only those who have no pending or actual prosecutions may lead into censure motion.

Lorente had been connected to cases being heard in court.

Ferrando argues that the legal situation of Mónica Lorente is the same today as in was in 2011 when the PP of Alicante and Valencia both authorised her position as “number one” on the municipal election list. However, Rodríguez Barberá noted that in 2011 a list of those facing accusations in legal cases was made and they were eliminated from suitability to stand. But it was in the summer of 2012 that former Mayor Lorente was named in the summary of the infamous “Brugal Case”.

Monserrate Guillén, the mayor of the municipality, appeared before the press to say that the PP “can do whatever they want”, warning that the signatures of the two councillors no assigned are

invalid, and the move is therefore irrelevant.

“Let us not forget that the PP does not have all the votes, it takes 13 and needs the support of other councillors”, Guillén continued, confirming that neither Asunción Mayoral nor Bob Houliston can sign the censure motion as they are “not attached”.

At best that leaves a total of 12 votes from the PP, assuming they resolve their differences to convince their group to stand together. They would then need one more vote, which is unlikely to come from any of the other councillors.

However, even with the cloud of discussion hanging over the government, Guillén stressed that his government team are “still working, which is our biggest concern right now”.

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3. What was the name of the boy in 'About a boy' who accidently kills a duck with a loaf of his mothers homemade bread?

4. What do the following places ALL have in common: The former countries of Northern & Southern Rhodesia, the Philippines, El Salvador, Mauritius, Ormskirk in the UK and Cochrane in Chile?

5. Since 1572, which countries flag is the oldest tricolour flag in the world?

6. Which popular quid pro quo economic expression today once meant smuggling?

7. Which fictional character(s) lives at each of the following addresses? a. Cemetery Ridge, b. Danemead, High Street, St. Mary Mead, c. 124 Conch Street, d. 4 Privet Drive, e. Apt. 56b, Whitehaven Mansions, Sandhurst Sq., London. f. 633 Stagtrail Rd. N. Caldwell, g. 32 Windsor Gardens, London 8. What is the name of the forboding island in King Kong?

9. "Samhain", literally means "end of summer" and is a Gaelic language word. What is it's direct English equivalent?

10. Matilda of Flanders was the wife of which King of England, bearing him a grand total of eleven children, including two kings?

11. What was the name of the beguiling gypsy dancer in The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

12. A green gelatinous substance known as calipee is used to make which favorite amongst gastronomes?

13. Franz von Werra was apparently the only German to do what?

14. Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania and Oberon orbit which large object?

15. The first book featuring English author A. A. Milne's fictional bear Winnie-the-Pooh was first published in which year? a: 1906, b: 1916, c: 1926, d: 1936 1. a. French Guyana, b. Mexico, c. USA, d. Australia. 2.

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Famous for its Aberdeen Angus steaks and Scottish lamb the menu has something for everyone! All dietary needs catered for as the food is prepared fresh daily on the premises.

2013 has brought in a fantastic entertainment lineup 7 nights a week with only the best entertainers in the area giving you all you need for a great night out under one roof! This is a unique venue suitable for all the family and is fully air conditioned inside with a vast outdoor terrace.

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Monday and Tuesday – Richie Alexander Wednesday – Kolted Thursday – Gregg Lomas Friday and Saturday – Douggie Munro Sunday – Stevie Spitt Watch this space for new and exciting up coming events throughout the rest of the year.

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OH WHAT A NIGHT! ‘Fun’ Raising Night for Alzheimer’s Association Espana is a ‘funaway’

The Campoverde Theatre Group put on a surprise 65th birthday party for one of their members, Donna last Friday evening, with a repeat of their success on Saturday evening.

The pary consisted of a trip down memory lane for Donna, meeting up with school teachers , school friends, and ‘old’ boy friends, jogging the memories with songs they used to sing ( which we all joined in ).

The main thrust of her life would seem to have been the years she spent on a Greek island running a B&B, and bringing up her daughter Sophie as a single mum ( are you getting the picture??).

As her memories were brought to life via these wonderful friends, all three of the men in her life appeared on the island due to an invitation to be guests at her daughter’s wedding, which of them could possibly be her daughter’s father.......which one will it be???

Harry, Bill or Sam? The evening ended with Donna in Sam’s arms, everyone smiling at the happy couple and singing ‘Thank you for the Music’ and the Torrevieja Alzheimer’s Association saying a big thank you to the audience and the cast ( particularly ‘Harry’ ~ alias Tony Kelly) for the magnificent collection which was Friday night 194.50€ and Saturday 105.50€ making a wonderful total collected for the Alzheimer’s Assoc. (AFA) of 300€.

The three members of AFA attending over the two performances, Judy, Christine and Val had a wonderful time and were delighted with this donation to AFA.

On Wednesday 17th July, the ‘fun’ raising night that took place at Rayz Bar on Urb El Raso, proved to be an outstanding success.

The Bar was filled to capacity with locals from the El Raso community together with other friends and supporters travelling as far as 20 kilometres to be there.

For two weeks people had been buying tickets, contributing prizes and then buying raffle tickets to try and win them back, or just making donations to the AFA fund because they were unable to attend on the night. There was even additional support from people who are over for their holidays.

Rayz Bar was heaving as ‘Texas’ Ted sang songs from the sixties.

He even slipped in a couple of hits from the fifties in (I think for the benefit of the older people who were present). Never-the-less, people still sang along as we revisited what was possibly one of the most celebrated decades of popular music. It was great to see so many people having such a good time, in good company and enjoying the superb entertainment provided by ‘ Texas’ Ted. Someone questioned why he didn’t dress in ‘country style’ for the night. But of course the evening was really about the sixties. Still, Ted couldn’t resist throwing in a few country songs. After all, Country Music was also around in the sixties, so they were a legitimate inclusion.

To top the night, a superb complimentary buffet was provided to all ticket holders, courtesy of Rayz Bar. Judy, Chris and Jim from AFA were also present to support the event and promote the Alzheimer’s Association Torrevieja.

Towards the end of the evening, Chris thanked all those present for their support, their generous donations and for buying so many raffle tickets. She thanked ‘Texas’ Ted for providing us with a thoroughly entertaining evening. She also thanked Carol and the staff at Rayz Bar for hosting the event and providing such an enjoyable buffet. And finally she thanked Lesley (Les) Dawson who had worked tirelessly in arranging and promoting the event, and rallying support. Lesley had decided to organise the event as

a memorial to her mother Mary Ward from Runcorn, Cheshire, who had died with Dementia in February of this year.

To top it all, the event raised a total of 595 Euros for AFA. A massive thank you goes out again to all who supported the event by attending and/or through various their donations. Your kindness and support is greatly appreciated and the proceeds will be put to good use.

All who have commented on the night expressed their satisfaction for what proved to be a great ‘fun’ night and are now asking; ‘When will I see you again?’ For those of you who are still paying attention, that’s another hit from the sixties (and the second in this article). So, here’s looking forward to the next time.

If you think you would like to help AFA in any way, please look out for and support any fund raising events they are arranging. Or better still, arrange one yourself. For ideas and advice contact, Alzheimer’s Association Torrevieja at 636 110251 for the President, Matilde or 610 082539 for Judy, the Treasurer who will be only too pleased to help you with your ideas.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. The estate of a Second World War spy. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Manchester, London and Derby. (R) (T) 12.00 Fake Britain. (T) 12.30 Helicopter Heroes. 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Two teams search for antiques in Peterborough. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. A young nurse is left in a tricky situation when her boyfriend proposes. (T) 3.10 Only Fools and Horses. Double bill. 4.05 Perfection. Hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.50 Escape to the Country. New series. Searching for a rural retreat in Somerset. (T)

5.35 Flog It! From the Prince’s Theatre in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. (R) (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show Presented by Alexander Armstrong with Richard Osman. (R) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. The High Court enforcement officers chase up a debt owed by a car-clamping firm; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Whitney desperately struggles to cope and Tyler’s lack of understanding leads her into a shocking course of action. Michael is uncomfortable with Danny’s flirtatious ways. (T) 9.30 Tainted Love: Secrets of the Dating Game — Panorama. Fiona Walker reveals how some dating websites prey on singletons. (T) 10.00 Death in Paradise. The owner of a plantation is found with a machete in his back. Crime drama, starring Ben Miller. With Stephanie Beacham and Tom Ward. (R) (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 The Baby Born in a Concentration Camp.

The story of Anka Bergman, a Holocaust survivor who endured six months of forced labour while she was pregnant. (R) (T) 12.10 BBC News: The Editors. Reports on whether China is a friend or foe and the future of Test cricket. (T) 12.40 FILM: Michael Collins (1996). Fact-based political drama, starring Liam Neeson. (T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 Flog It! (R) (T) 8.35 Bargain Hunt. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Restoration Home. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: The Chef’s Protege.

(R) (T) 11.35 Click. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 FILM: A Tale of Two Cities (1958). Dickens adaptation set during the French Revolution, with Dirk Bogarde.

(T) (bw) 2.55 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.40 Classic Mastermind. (R)

(T) 4.10 The A to Z of TV Gardening. (R) (T) 4.55 A Taste of My Life. (R) (T) 5.25 Wild Down Under. (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel and the team visit Dumfries, 7.00 Swimming: World Championships. Gabby Logan presents coverage from the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona 8.00 Top Gear.

Jeremy Clarkson and James May look at tall hatchbacks known as crossovers, and Richard Hammond drives a pair of Lamborghinis in Italy. 9.00 University Challenge. Trinity College, Cambridge, takes on Christ Church, Oxford, in the third of the student quiz’s first-round matches. (T) 9.30 Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well. 10.00 Caligula with Mary Beard. The classical scholar attempts to peel away some of the myths surrounding the Roman emperor. 11.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme. 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 The Mystery of Rome’s X Tomb. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone.

12.05 Monk. Adrian’s return to the police force proves problematic. (R) (T) 1.00 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

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7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (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 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (R) (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 The Hungry Sailors. The duo return to the Cornish mainland.

(T) 4.00 Secret Dealers. Items include an oak Welsh dresser. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

7.10 The Hoobs. 7.35 The Hoobs. 8.00 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites. (T) 8.10 According to Jim. 8.35 Will & Grace. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.35 Everybody Loves Raymond.

(R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. 10.30 Frasier. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory.

11.30 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss USA. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Summary. (T) 1.05 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun. 2.05 River Cottage Veg. 2.20 FILM: Town on Trial (1957). Murder mystery, starring John Mills. (T) (bw) 4.10 Countdown. 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Dealfest. 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Dinner parties in Merseyside 7.00 The Simpsons.

Marge has plastic surgery in an effort to lose weight. 7.30 Hollyoaks. The Roscoe boys confront their mother’s supposed lover, and Vincent receives some bad news. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 Ramadan Diaries. 9.00 NHS Undercover: Channel 4 Dispatches. Two reporters working undercover in call centres in Surrey and Bristol reveal shortcomings in the new NHS 111 helpline 9.30 Food Unwrapped. Kate Quilton is in Portugal to find out whether the tinning process diminishes the health benefits of sardines. 10.00 Undercover Boss. Chief executive Ian Wakelin works with his employees at waste management company Biffa 11.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show 12.05 Random Acts.

12.10 Coming Up. 12.45 Catching a Killer — Crocodile Tears.

1.45 First Dates. 2.40 Dates. 3.40 Nashville.

5.00 Midsomer Murders. Part one of two. An oddjob man is suspected of murder. (R) (T) 6.00 Take on the Twisters. Julia Bradbury presents the quiz show where contestants compete to take on the eight giant sandtimers. (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. The Dingles try to come together in their time of need, and with Debbie in turmoil, a desperate Cameron attempts to persuade her to stick to their story. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Paul’s boss receives a complaint about his use of racist language and Nick calls a staff meeting to try to find out who has a grudge against him. (T) 9.00 The Dales. A midwife visits an expectant mother in Masham and Adrian Edmondson revisits the Wensleydale Railway volunteers. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Paul punches Lloyd after accusing him of making the complaint to his boss and Roy feels the pressure as he tries to support Hayley. (T) 10.00 Long Lost Family. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell try to reunite a 50-year-old woman with her mother and uncover a connection with a man on his own search for answers. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 Benidorm. Mel decides not to tackle Wuthering Heights at the karaoke night following his near-

death experience. (R) (T)

Gadget Show. Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley attempt to build a flying machine. 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Steam Trains: Monster Moves. The experts transport two rare old steam locomotives from Sivas in Turkey to Britain 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Botched Up Bodies. A woman who was fitted with breast implants too large for her frame 11.00 Big Brother. 12.00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.00 The Walking Dead. (T) 1.55 SuperCasino. 4.55 Great Scientists. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor.

(R) (T) 5.45 House Doctor. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Monday, Monday, 29th July, July, 2013 07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 10:00 (First Monday - CLARO Update with Bob Houliston), 11:00 Time Warp with Dominic Forbes, 15:00 The Gary Jackson Show, 17:00 The Monday Edition with Kevin Reardon, 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, 00:00 The Overnight Jukebox.

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 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) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 I Survived a Fatal Flight. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 4.10 FILM: Blessed Stranger: After Flight 111 (2000). Drama, starring Kate Nelligan. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5.

(T) 6.30 Neighbours. Don warns Amber she could ruin Joshua’s swimming career. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Tamara decides she wants to stay in the Bay 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 The

Monday, 29th July, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks Rob Grant, TV comedy writer for Spitting Image and creator of Red Dwarf.

18.05 Host Your Own(series) The Costa Blanca's very own home grown cookery show. Our judges tot up the score.

18.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) See the beautiful undersea world of the Spanish coast you never thought existed. By award winning underwater cameraman.

19.00 Let's Talk – Simon Baldockwith Jukebox Promotions 19.30 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

30th july

7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. A carpenter who left behind an estate of £200,000. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Salisbury, Kent and Derby. (R) (T) 12.00 Fake Britain. A bogus firefighter who robbed shopkeepers. (T) 12.30 Helicopter Heroes. A teenage canoeist is feared badly hurt in an accident. (R) (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Karen helps an elderly carer who is struggling to accept a big change. (T) 3.15 Only Fools and Horses. A millionaire offers Del a partnership. (R) (T) 3.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.30 Escape to the Country. A couple with a budget of £400,000 search for a new home in Shropshire. (R) (T)

5.30 Flog It! Will Axon and Catherine Southon visit London Zoo. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. (R) (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 Nigel Slater’s Dish of the Day. The food writer demonstrates new ways of combining flavours including sesame seed salmon with mirin, and lemon and thyme cake. (R) (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Whitney is relieved after managing to keep her actions a secret from Tyler — but she still struggles to deal with the guilt; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Holby City. Arthur wants to know where he stands with Chantelle following their kiss.

10.00 New Tricks. New series. Part one of two. Brian is suspended for punching a senior officer, while the rest of the team visit Gibraltar to try to uncover the truth about a 1982 murder. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 Imagine — Zaha Hadid: Who Dares Wins.

Alan Yentob meets architect Zaha Hadid and looks at some of her designs around the world 12.50 FILM: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975). Drama, starring Jack Nicholson. (T) 3.00 Weatherview. (T) 3.05 BBC News. The latest national and international stories as they break.

(T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 Flog It! (R) (T) 8.35 Bargain Hunt. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: You’ve Been Scammed. (R) (T) 10.35 Sign Zone: The Chef’s Protege.

(R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: The Chef’s Protege. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News.

(T) 1.00 FILM: The Magic Box (1951). Biopic of cinema pioneer

William Friese-Greene. (T) 2.45 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.30 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 4.00 The A to Z of TV Gardening. (R) (T) 4.45 A Taste of My Life. (R) (T) 5.15 Europe: A Natural History.

(R) (T) 6.05 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (R) (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo learns more about the country’s railways, beginning with the Great Eastern Line, which runs along the edge of England and into central London. (R) (T) 8.00 Swimming: World Championships. Gabby Logan presents action from the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, where this evening’s session featured the finals of five events and heats in three others. (T) 9.00 Count Arthur Strong. A riot forces everyone to take shelter in a back room of the cafe, where Arthur seizes the opportunity to stage his one-man tribute to the musical. (T) 9.30 The Cruise: A Life at Sea. The Balmoral travels from Indonesia to Singapore, and a change of schedule causes problems for choir mistress Sue Alderson as she prepares for the Palm Sunday service. (T) 10.00 Kumbh Mela: The Greatest Show on Earth. The stories of British people attending the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, India, where pilgrims cleanse themselves in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. (T) 11.00 Family Tree. Tom finds evidence his grandfather William competed in the 1948 London Olympics, and Bea and Monkey perform their first professional gig at a wedding reception. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Caligula with Mary Beard. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: Iraq War. London 7.00 Daybreak. With Bruce Willis. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With Holby City’s Chizzy Akudolu and Michael Thomson. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (R) (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 The Hungry Sailors. The duo visit the Cornish fishing port of Newlyn. (T) 4.00 Secret Dealers. An ex-antiques expert starts a bidding war. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Midsomer Murders. Part two of two. Barnaby becomes concerned for Cully’s safety. (R) (T) 6.00 Take on the Twisters. Julia Bradbury presents the quiz show where contestants compete to take on the eight giant sandtimers. (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Charity and Cain catch Cameron and Debbie in an embrace while Rhona offers to help Vanessa find a boyfriend. (T) 8.30 Nature’s Newborns. Veterinary surgeon Steve Leonard observes sheepdog puppies begin training for working life. (T) 9.00 Love Your Garden. Alan Titchmarsh and the team of horticultural experts create a wildlifefriendly garden for a former holistic practitioner.

10.00 Hunting the Doorstep Conmen. Conclusion.

Conor Woodman follows more trading standards officers across the UK as a suspected con artist

is arrested in Surrey. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 Ray Mears’ Close Encounters. Part two of two.

The survival expert learns about the Tasmanian devil, a carnivorous marsupial the size of a small dog that is in danger of being wiped out by cancer. (R) (T) 12.35 In Plain Sight. Mary is forced to work on Brandi’s wedding day. (T) 1.20 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 In Plain Sight.

The family regroups after Mary’s ordeal. Last in the series. (R) (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 Jeremy Kyle: Morning Surgery. Tackling a variety of personal issues. (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 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites. (T) 8.10 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.35 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.05 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.35 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.05 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 11.35 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss USA. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Summary. (T) 1.05 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun. (R) (T) 2.05 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing.

Live coverage of the first day of the Glorious Goodwood festival.

(T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Dealfest. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. North-west London. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. The family takes part in a reality TV show 7.30 Hollyoaks. Sinead and Ste come up with an elaborate plan to escape their grim situation, and Phoebe helps Browning scam a wealthy patient as she tries to save Vincent from deportation. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 Ramadan Diaries. Short films following British Muslims as they observe the holy month of Ramadan and talk about the effects of fasting. Part of the 4Ramadan season. (T) 9.00 Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free. Kirstie Allsopp and the team help homeowners affected by flooding, offering them the chance to furnish their properties in new and unique ways — for no cost at all. (T) 10.00 Why Don’t You Speak English? Conclusion. The participants reach the halfway point of the learning process, inviting their British hosts to live with them for a week and providing a crash course in immigration. (T) 11.00 Rude Tube. 12.05 Don’t Blame Facebook. (R) (T) 1.10 Poker. (T) 2.05 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T) 2.35 Beach Volleyball. (T) 3.30 The Grid. (R) (T) 3.55 Caterham Motorsports.

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 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 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 The Hotel Inspector Returns. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T)

4.15 FILM: Safe Harbor (2009). Drama, starring Treat Williams.

6.00 5 News at 5. 6.30 Neighbours. Sonya learns a few facts about Walter that leave her feeling disappointed 7.00 Home and Away. Tamara lets Casey try to jog her memory about their relationship, while Marilyn attempts to explain away her recent strange behaviour by telling John she has a virus. 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Monkey Life. The male capuchins explore their new enclosure. (R) (T) 8.30 Highland Emergency. The Royal Navy races to a teenager at risk of paralysis 9.00 World’s Worst Holiday Horrors. Tourists whose trips ended in disaster, including a man whose feet came out of the harness during a bungee jump in Thailand; 9.00 5 News at 9. 10.00 CSI: NY. New series.

Tragedy strikes when an arson attack triggers an explosion, bringing Mac and the team into contact with recently released fire-raiser 11.00 Big Brother. 12.00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.

1.00 CSI: Miami.1.55 SuperCasino. 5.20 House Doctor. 5.45 House Doctor. 6.10 Wildlife SOS. 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Tuesday, uesday, 30th July, July, 2013 07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 Back to the 70´s with Kevin Larkin, 14:00 Solid Gold Sixties with Geoff Dorsett, 15:00 Dark Side of the Moon with Gary Jackson, 17:00 The Tuesday Edition with Kevin Reardon, 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, 00:00 The Overnight Jukebox.

Tuesday, 30th July, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Robert Palmer with Simon Baldock.

18.05 FAQ (series) – Insects interest us at this time of year.

18.30 Learn The Lingo(series) Language in a fun way.

18.45 Spanish Eye. A remarkable man who can talk to horses and help them recover from serious injuries.

19.00 Hayes Guide - Dave & Jess take to their tandem 19.30 Viva Vitality – OK, it’s hot out there, but that’s no excuse not to stay fit and healthy.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. A woman’s death sheds light on a notorious 20th-century scandal. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Stoke, London and Cumbria. (R) (T) 12.00 Fake Britain. A look at fake make-up that is being sold. (T) 12.30 Helicopter Heroes.

A wartime re-enactment group suffers a casualty. (R) (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Stafford in the West Midlands. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Two illegal immigrants hope to gain British citizenship.

(T) 3.10 Only Fools and Horses. Del-Boy becomes a yuppie. (R) (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.45 Escape to the Country. Two horse enthusiasts search for a new property in Suffolk. (R) (T)

5.30 Flog It! From Bognor Regis, West Sussex. (R) (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (R) (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. The enforcement officers help a cleaner who has not received the money he won at a tribunal and try to seize their biggest-ever asset — a corporate jet. Last in the series; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Celebrity MasterChef. New series. Sixteen famous faces compete in the kitchen, beginning with broadcaster Janet Street-Porter, singer Heidi Range, comedienne Katy Brand and businesswoman Jo Wood. (T) 10.00 Who Do You Think You Are? Nigel Havers follows both his mother and father’s lines, hearing a tale of illegitimacy in Cornwall and the story of a Victorian equivalent of an Essex cab driver in Colchester. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 A Question of Sport. Phil Tufnell and Matt Dawson look back at highlights of the Captains’ Challenge rounds, which have included a penalty shoot-out at Wembley Stadium. (T)

Restoration Home. A couple who bought a derelict 19th-century chapel in south Wales, hoping to transform the vestry into a three-bedroom home before getting a mortgage to restore the whole building. (T) 10.00 Queen Victoria’s Children.

Documentary exploring the reign of the monarch through her relationships with her husband and their children, beginning by looking at her tempestuous marriage. (R) (T) 11.00 The Culture Show: The Unstoppable Thomas Heatherwick. Alan Yentob follows the designer and his creative team as they embark on a project to float a garden across the Thames, an idea suggested to him by Joanna Lumley. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Dara O Briain’s Science Club. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: Horizon — Swallowed by a Black Hole. (R) (T) 2.20 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With Alex James, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (R) (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 The Hungry Sailors. Dick and James Strawbridge visit Porthleven. (T) 4.00 Secret Dealers. Items include a gold bracelet, a coral ring and a Clarice Cliff coffee set. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Midsomer Murders. Part one of two. An undertaker is found murdered. (R) (T) 6.00 Take on the Twisters. Julia Bradbury presents the quiz show where contestants compete to take on the eight giant sandtimers, with the more they keep in play, the more money they can win. (T)

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12.05 Swansea City: The Fall and Rise. Exploring the football club’s rise in the past decade. (T) 12.45 FILM: DOA (1988).

Thriller remake, starring Dennis Quaid. (T) 2.20 Weatherview. (T) 2.25 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 8.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: Rick Stein’s India. (R) (T) 11.00 Sign Zone: Helicopter Heroes Down Under. (R) (T) 11.30 Sign Zone: The Chef’s Protege. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Lifeline.

(R) (T) 1.10 FILM: Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont (2005). Comedy drama, starring Joan Plowright and Rupert Friend. (T) 2.55 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.40 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 4.10 The A to Z of TV Gardening. (R) (T) 4.55 A Taste of My Life. (R) (T) 5.25 Europe: A Natural History. (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel and the team visit Cressing Temple Barns in Essex, where objects include an Italian chair by Bugatti and a watercolour by Russell Flint. First broadcast in 2003. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (R) (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.

Michael Portillo continues his journey along the Great Eastern Line, examining Britain’s answer to Atlantis and Felixstowe’s role as the UK’s biggest container port. (R) (T) 8.00 Swimming: World Championships. Gabby Logan presents action from the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, where this evening’s session featured the finals of four events and heats in four others. (T) 9.00

7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Debbie wants to tell Nikhil the truth about what happened, but Cameron manages to talk her out of it, while Steve makes it clear he has no intention of leaving Nicola alone. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Paul worries his career could be over, Izzy thinks Gary is doubting her ability to cope with Jake, and Eva argues with Leanne over her refusal to be Stella’s bridesmaid. (T) 9.00 You Saw Them Here First. Part one of two.

The TV debuts of some of Britain’s best-known faces, including Judi Dench, Sean Connery, Maggie Smith, Suranne Jones, Pauline Quirke and Declan Donnelly. (T) 10.00 Neighbourhood Force. Part one of two. A behind-the-scenes look at the work of anti-social

behaviour officers in Birmingham and Enfield, north London, as they deal with conflicts between neighbours. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 Hunting the Doorstep Conmen. Conclusion.

Conor Woodman follows more trading standards officers across the UK as a suspected con artist is arrested in Surrey and an offender is tracked down in the West Midlands. (R) (T) 12.35 The Dales. A jazz band performs at the Harrogate Flower Show. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Columbo: Lovely but Lethal (1973). Detective drama, starring Peter Falk and Martin Sheen. (T) 5.15 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service. 6.05 Jeremy Kyle: Morning Surgery.

Tackling a variety of personal issues. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites. (T) 8.10 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.35 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.05 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.35 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.05 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 11.35 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss USA. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Summary. (T) 1.05 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun. (R) (T) 2.05 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage of the second day of the Glorious Goodwood festival. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Dealfest.

(T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Mayoress Carol Stinton, hairdresser Jonny Kemp, spiritualist Sue Hartley and plumber Nick Holt compete for the £1,000 prize as the dinner party challenge arrives in east Lancashire. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer is the target of a murder attempt, so Chief Wiggum orders Sideshow Bob’s early release from prison to help identify the culprit. With the guest voice of Kelsey Grammer. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. A glimmer of hope arrives for Sinead when DS Trent displays an unexpectedly gallant side. Meanwhile, Ste makes a shocking discovery while helping his ailing mother to move house. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 Ramadan Diaries.

Short films following British Muslims as they observe the holy month of Ramadan and talk about the effects of fasting. Part of the 4Ramadan season. (T) 9.00 Extreme Diet Ward: A Food Hospital Special. Six obese women with type 2 diabetes are monitored 24 hours a day over the course of eight weeks as they go on potentially life-saving diets. (T) 10.00 24 Hours in A&E. Staff treat a young man who had a severe reaction to a recreational drug, a woman who fell off her chair playing bingo and a 31-year-old man with multiple sclerosis who has a fever. (T) 11.00 The Last Leg. New series. Comedian Adam Hills is joined

by Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to provide a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. (T) 11.50 Alex Brooker: My Perfect Body. (T) 12.55 Random Acts. (R) (T) 1.00 Undercover Boss. (R) (T) 2.00 Shameless USA. (T) 3.00 FILM: Love Story (1970). Romantic drama, starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal. (T) 4.50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) (T) 5.45 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. (T) 6.00 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 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 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Cowboy Traders. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Earthstorm (2006). Sci-fi adventure, starring Stephen Baldwin.

(T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Lucas catches Walter with alcohol and forces him to confess his drinking problem to Sonya 7.00 Home and Away. Maddy pretends she is fine about Sasha and Spencer’s relationship. 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Emergency Bikers. A man is reported to be wielding an axe, a mother is seen breastfeeding her baby in the back seat of a moving car 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Myra Hindley: The Untold Story. The story moves to 1987, when Ian Brady reveals he and Hindley had killed two more children, leading police to recover the body of 16-year-old Pauline Reade. Last in the series; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Big Brother. 11.00 Love/Hate. Darren joins John Boy Power and his gang as they pick up a shipment of drugs at the docks. (T) 12.10 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.05 National Heads Up Poker Championships. (T) 2.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 Great Scientists. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor.

(R) (T) 5.45 House Doctor. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Wednesday, 31st July, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Boxer Henry Cooper best known for knocking down Muhammad Ali and who became a knight.

18.05 The San Fulgencio Fiestas – This year’s fiestas start this Friday so we take a look back at some more of what happened last year.

19.00 Real England(series) – Wiltshire is best known for its wide valleys and plains and is the location of the ancient Stonehenge and Avebury stone circles.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

W ednesday, ednesday, 31stJuly, 31stJuly, 2013

07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 Brunch with Chris Heard, 14:00 Supersonic 70’s with Geoff Dorsett, 15:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson Show, 17:00 The Wednesday Edition with Kevin Reardon, 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, 00:00 The Overnight Jukebox.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. A woman whose family history does not add up. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in County Durham, Kent and Cheshire. (R) (T) 12.00 Fake Britain. The range of fake goods flooding the UK. (T) 12.30 Helicopter Heroes. The team treats a man trapped beneath the wheels of an articulated lorry.

(R) (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Edinburgh. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Kevin makes a shocking discovery. (T) 3.10 Only Fools and Horses. Del faces an explosive situation. (R) (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.45 Escape to the Country. Searching for a rural property in north Devon. (R) (T)

5.30 Flog It! From Tatton Park, Cheshire. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants have to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct 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 Urban Jungle. Documentary revealing the urban wildlife lurking in towns and cities across the country. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Whitney admits she still wants to be with Tyler, so Bianca advises her to fight for him; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Celebrity MasterChef. Janet Street-Porter, Heidi Range, Katy Brand and Jo Wood are given their first taste of working in London restaurants. (T) 10.00 DIY SOS: The Big Build. Nick Knowles helps adapt a house in Enfield, north London, for a man suffering from motor neurone disease.

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Who Do You Think You Are? Nigel Havers follows both his mother and father’s lines, hearing a tale of illegitimacy in Cornwall and the story of an Essex cab driver in Colchester. (R) (T) 12.35 FILM: The Rookie (2002). Fact-based baseball drama, starring Dennis Quaid. (T) 2.35 Holiday Weatherview. (T) 2.40 BBC News. The latest national and international stories as they break. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 8.35 Bargain Hunt. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Peter Jones Meets. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: The Chef’s Protege. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Animal Park. (R) (T) 2.00 Live Golf: The Women’s British Open. The opening day from

the Old Course at St Andrews. (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel visits Chichester Cathedral, where items include a 17th-century puzzle book and a manuscript by 19th-century author RM Ballantyne. First broadcast in 2003. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo continues his journey along the route of the Great Eastern Line 8.00 Swimming: World Championships. Gabby Logan presents action from the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona. (T) 9.00 Dara O Briain’s Science Club. Dara and the team investigate the concept of time. (T) 10.00 Hebrides: Islands on the Edge. 11.00 Mock the Week — Again. 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 The Other Pompeii: Life and Death in Herculaneum. (R) (T) 1.20 Tainted Love: Secrets of the Dating Game — Panorama. (R) (T) 1.50 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Sue Hill appeals for public help to solve more crimes. (T) 1.30 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (R) (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 The Hungry Sailors. Dick and James Strawbridge explore Coverack, Cornwall. (T) 4.00 Secret Dealers. The dealers take part in a bidding war over four Krugerrand coins. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Midsomer Murders. Part two of two. Barnaby investigates the Fletcher’s Cross funeral parlour.

6.00 Take on the Twisters. Julia Bradbury presents the quiz show where contestants compete to take on the eight giant sandtimers, with the more they keep in play, the more money they can win. (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Debbie insists on coming clean to Chas, but the reality of the situation sends Cameron into a panic. Nicola threatens to tell Jimmy about Steve’s behaviour. (T) 8.30 Tonight. Topical investigative reports exploring the stories behind the headlines. (T) 9.00 Emmerdale. Debbie and Cameron fear the police may be on to them, Bernice confides in Nicola that she thinks Steve is having an affair, and Rhona forgets to pick Leo up from nursery.

(T) 9.30 Married to the Job. Cameras follow Detective Inspector Jo Walker as she leads Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Child Protection Unit and supports her husband through weeks of chemotherapy. (T) 10.00 Throwaway Britain: Tonight. With some recycling rates across the nation as low as 14 per cent, Jonathan Maitland investigates what happens to the millions of tons of waste the public

generates annually. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 You Saw Them Here First. Part one of two.

The TV debuts of some of Britain’s best-known faces, including Judi Dench, Sean Connery, Maggie Smith, Suranne Jones, Pauline Quirke and Declan Donnelly. (R) (T) 12.35 Murder, She Wrote. Jessica investigates a 20-year-old murder mystery. (R) (T) 1.30 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming.

4.00 Tonight. Reports on current talking points. (R) (T) 4.25 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites. (T) 8.10 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.35 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.05 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.35 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.05 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 11.35 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss USA. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Summary. (T) 1.05 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun. (R) (T) 2.05 River Cottage Veg. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage of the third day of the Glorious Goodwood festival. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Dealfest. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four dinner party hosts do battle in the Warwickshire town of Nuneaton, in a week featuring the ashes of three dead cats, and a host who appears to be scared of food. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Bart nominates Mrs Krabappel for the Teacher of the Year competition, making Principal Skinner fear she will find another job if she wins. With the guest voice of Little Richard. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Trevor turns up at the Roscoes’ with a grisly job for Freddie. Phoebe prepares a romantic meal for Vincent, and Pauline makes a heart-rending final request of Ste. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 Ramadan Diaries. Short films following British Muslims as they observe the holy month of Ramadan and talk about the effects of fasting. Part of the 4Ramadan season. (T) 9.00 The Dealership. New series. Documentary following life at a used-car dealership in Essex. A customer appears to have met her match in a salesman who shifts more than 30 vehicles a month. (T) 10.00 How to Get a Council House. New series.

Documentary looking at how Tower Hamlets and Manchester councils are dealing with a lack of properties and a large number of people in need of homes at affordable rents. (T) 11.00 Crash for Cash. Documentary telling the inside story of a £3million road accident scam involving more than 60 people, one of the biggest of its kind uncovered in Britain. (T) 11.50 24 Hours in A&E. (R) (T) 12.50 Random Acts. (T) 12.55 One Born Every Minute. (R) (T) 1.55 The Plane That Saved Britain. (R) (T) 2.50 The Amy Winehouse Story. (R) (T) 3.40 NHS Undercover: Channel 4 Dispatches. (R) (T) 4.10 Food Unwrapped. (R) (T) 4.40 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) (T) 5.35 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. (T) 5.50 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard.

(R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 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 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas.

(R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 World’s Busiest Border Crossing. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime.

(T) 1.15 Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.15 Rosamunde Pilcher’s Four Seasons. (R) (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. A wedding-themed video shoot creates another awkward situation for Kyle and Kate 7.00 Home and Away. Brax takes Ricky away for a romantic break 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Cricket: The Ashes. England v Australia. Mark Nicholas presents action from the opening day of the Third Test at Old Trafford, 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Cowboy Traders.

Dominic Littlewood and Melinda Messenger go on the trail of a caravan dealer who went bust, owing millions of pounds. 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 The Hotel Inspector Returns. 11.00 Big Brother. 12.00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 1.00 SuperCasino.

4.55 Great Artists. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. 5.45 House Doctor.6.10 Wildlife SOS. 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Thursday 1st August, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Robert Vaughn from 60’s hit series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 18.05 Speekee (series) A fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish for our younger viewers. – El Jardin 18.15 The Wedding Show (series) – Hair and make-up!

18.30 Let’s Talk Special - Simon Baldock is with 80’s pop icon Yazz at the Torrevieja Fellowship church.

19.00 An Evening With...Dramatic Licence.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Thursday, Thursday, 1st August, 2013

07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes, 14:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett, 15:00 Nowt but the 90’s with Mike Brown, 17:00 The Thursday Edition with Kevin Reardon, 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, 00:00 The Overnight Jukebox.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. A man learns about his grandfather’s role in the First World War. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Nottinghamshire, south London and Staffordshire. (R) (T) 12.00 Fake Britain. The trade in fake ham pizza toppings. (T) 12.30 Helicopter Heroes. A man is caught in an explosion. (R) (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Hungerford, Berkshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.40 Doctors. Howard’s quiet night in is ruined by a pizza delivery boy.

(T) 3.10 Only Fools and Horses. Del lands the deal of his life. (R) (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.45 Escape to the Country. A couple with a budget of £900,000 search for a property in West Sussex. (T)

5.30 Flog It! From the Isle of Wight. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show. Hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. (R) (T) 7.00 BBC News; (T) Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 A Question of Sport. Phil Tufnell and Matt Dawson look back at highlights of the Captains’ Challenge rounds, which have included a penalty shoot-out at Wembley Stadium. (R) (T) 8.30 Celebrity MasterChef. The remaining cooks prepare a two-course meal for past winners hoping it will get them through to the semi-final; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Whitney’s problems reach a head, so she packs her bag and walks out. (T) 9.30 Sherlock. Moriarty commits a series of major break-ins where nothing is stolen.

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 Would I Lie to You? Team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show hosted by Rob Brydon.

12.05 Pramface. Laura finds a work placement and insists on Jamie babysitting. (T) 12.35 FILM: Alpha Dog (2006). Factbased crime drama, starring Emile Hirsch. (T) 2.25 Weatherview.

(T) 2.30 BBC News. The latest national and international stories as they break. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.35 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.35 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 9.05 Bargain Hunt. (R) (T) 9.50 Sign Zone: Saints and Scroungers. (R) (T) 10.35 Sign Zone: Great British Budget Menu. Chefs James Martin, Angela Hartnett and Richard Corrigan tackle food poverty. (R) (T) 11.35 Politics Europe: An Insider’s Guide to the EU. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Animal Park. (R) (T) 2.00 Live Golf: The Women’s British Open. The second day from the Old Course at St Andrews. (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel and the team visit Dyrham Park, near Bath 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels from Epping, Essex, to Hackney in London, discovering why dairy herds were transported by train. 8.00 Swimming: World Championships. Gabby Logan presents action from the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona 9.00 Celebrity Mastermind. Ken Bruce, Sid Sloane, Paul Young and Holly Walsh show off their knowledge of the Jeeves novels of PG Wodehouse, Liverpool FC, Johnny Depp and badgers. John Humphrys hosts. (R) (T) 9.30 Gardeners’ World. Monty Don demonstrates how easy it is to grow salad in a pot, a wisteria expert shows how best to prune the plant, and Carol Klein explores the delights of the bearded iris. (T) 10.00 What’s Killing Our Bees? A Horizon Special. Bill Turnbull investigates the decline in the number of bees in the UK and meets scientists who are fitting radar transponders to the insects to establish why numbers are falling. (T) 11.00 The Trip.

Steve and Rob continue their culinary tour of the north of England by enjoying a taster menu at L’Enclume in the Cumbrian village of Cartmel. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 Weather. (T) 12.05 FILM: The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988). Drama, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Juliette Binoche. (T) 2.50 Sign Zone: The Genius of Josiah Wedgwood. (R) (T) 3.50 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

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

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (R) (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 The Hungry Sailors. The duo head up the River Helford on the latest leg of their Cornish tour. (T) 4.00 Secret Dealers. The dealers compete for items in a Hertfordshire home. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Midsomer Murders. Part one of two. A rare orchid triggers a spate of killings. (R) (T) 6.00 Take on the Twisters. Julia Bradbury presents the quiz show where contestants compete to take on the eight giant sandtimers. (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Cain tactfully questions Sarah about Debbie and Cameron and she appears to confirm his suspicions, while Vanessa lets slip a confession during an argument with Rhona. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Leanne receives an anonymous letter asking if she knows who Nick was with on Christmas night, while Tracy buys a batch of cheap tablet computers from an old friend of Rob’s. (T) 9.00 Harbour Lives. Ben Fogle catches up with some of the people he has met on his trip around Dorset, including fisherman Joe Miller.

9.30 Coronation Street. Leanne jumps to the wrong conclusion when she spots Nick talking to Eva, Rob stalls his parole officer, and Lloyd and Mandy’s romantic night out is ruined by a row

about Jenna. (T) 10.00 Doc Martin. Louisa’s mother Eleanor arrives in the village and a culinary rivalry develops between Bert and Mark Bridge, the landlord of the Crab and Lobster pub, at Portwenn Fun Day. (R) (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: The River Wild (1994). A white-water rafting expert on holiday with her family is forced to help two fugitives make an escape down a raging river. Action thriller, starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon. (T) 1.40 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Columbo: The Most Dangerous Match (1973). Crime drama, with Peter Falk and Laurence Harvey. (T) 5.15 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites. (T) 8.10 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.35 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.05 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.35 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.05 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 11.35 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss USA. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Summary. (T) 1.05 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun. (R) (T) 2.05 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage of the fourth day of the Glorious Goodwood festival. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal: Dealfest. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. A waitress, an art teacher, a prankster and a man who lives in a stately home compete for the £1,000 prize as the dinner party challenge heads to south Buckinghamshire.

(R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer realises he knows very little about Lisa and tries to fill the gaps in his knowledge by hiring a dodgy private detective to spy on her. 7.30 Hollyoaks. Doug encourages Ste to give Pauline’s last request some serious thought. 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 Ramadan Diaries.

9.00 Four Rooms. A paper peacock, a Gilbert and George glass and a pair of running shoes once owned by Usain Bolt are among the items offered to the dealers. Anita Rani presents. (T) 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show 11.00 That Music Show. Nick Grimshaw hosts a quiz in which two teams compete to find out who knows the most about the music of 1995 and 2005. 12.05 Sean Lock: Stand Up. (R) (T) 1.10 Random Acts. (R) (T) 1.15 FILM: Semi-Pro (2008).

Sporting comedy, starring Will Ferrell. (T) 2.50 New Girl.

Channel 5

The Gadget Show. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Big Brother. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Unstable (2009). Thriller, starring Shiri Appleby. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours.

Joshua puts Don’s honesty to the test during training, Lauren finds herself feeling broody, Ajay accepts Susan’s help with Rani, and Karl invites Georgia to join the band. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Connie agrees to include Heath’s name on Darcy’s birth certificate, while April and Dex’s day out at the farm is ruined when one of them is bitten by a snake. (R) (T) 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Cricket: The Ashes. England v Australia. Mark Nicholas presents highlights of the second day of the Third Test at Old Trafford 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 World’s Busiest Hotel. Behind the scenes at the Venetian Palazzo hotel complex in Las Vegas, which has more than 7,000 rooms and is home to America’s highest-grossing restaurant; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Big Brother: Live Eviction. Emma Willis makes the announcement as another housemate gets the boot, chatting to them about the whole Big Brother experience and why they think the others wanted them out. (T) 11.30 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 12.30 Big Brother: Live from the House. 1.00 SuperCasino.

5.00 Motorsport Mundial. 5.20 House Doctor. (R) 5.45 House Doctor. 6.10 Wildlife SOS. 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Friday 2nd August, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Robson Green 18.05 FAQ - Looking after your pets here in Spain.

18.30 Let's Talk – With Rosie Stinson and Simone Segal.

19.00 Viva La Vida – Steve Thomas introduces Eddie Wallace, The Faith and the Jersey Boys plus an interview with Dave Berry.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Friday 2nd August, 2013

7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 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 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas.

(R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10

07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 Brunch with Chris Heard, 14:00 Sounds of the Seventies with Gary Jackson, 15:00 The Weekend Mix-up, 17:00 The Friday Edition with Kevin Reardon, 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, 00:00 The Overnight Jukebox.

THIS WEEK FROM THE WORLD OF TV Fans of BBC medical based dramas are in for a treat, as one of the most iconic female characters returns to our screens. Amanda Mealing is set to resurrect heart surgeon Connie Beauchamp, a role she played in Holby City for 7 years, until leaving in 2010, but Connie will not be returning to the cardiothoracic wards of Holby.

Instead, Connie will join Casualty as a confident ED Consultant who is fair, but doesn’t tolerate weaknesses in others. Her reputation and that of the ED is her prime concern and Connie will stop at nothing to ensure all patients get the best possible care. Amanda Mealing says, “When the idea was first proposed, I was surprised to say the least.

Then when I heard some of the ideas for the character, I thought it was a genius idea. Two years on and I have daily calls for Connie Beauchamp’s return so I hope this will be as exciting for fans as it is for me. I've worked with the guys at Casualty a number of times over the years and absolutely adore them. I honestly can't wait to get those heels back on and get to work”. Amanda will begin filming at the home of Casualty, BBC Cymru Wales’ Roath Lock Studios, on 18 November, with fans able to catch her on screen for the first time in March 2014.

Over on Channel 4, Southcliffe is a stunning new four part drama penned by award-winning writer Tony Grisoni, previously involved in the hit Red Riding, amongst others, and The starring a wealth of British talent from stage and screen including Rory Kinnear, son of

Roy and one of the people tipped to be the next Doctor Who, as well as Eddie Marsan, Shirley Henderson and Sean Harris. Southcliffe tells the story of a fictional English market town devastated by a spate of shootings which take place over a single day; a tragedy that has ripped apart the community. The inexplicable chain of events at the dark heart of this four-part mini-series, due for broadcast in August, shatters time and space for Southcliffe’s inhabitants.

Sticking with the countryside, albeit in the real world this time, The BBC today announces that One Man And His Dog will move to BBC

One and feature as part of its popular rural affairs show Countryfile.

As the BBC’s main rural affairs programme, with a regular audience of more than six million people on Sunday nights, Countryfile is the natural new home for One Man And His Dog, they say. During its new tea-time slot viewers old and new will be able to enjoy the nail-biting competition showcasing the time-honoured skills and tradition of sheep dog trialling, alongside reports on the people, places and stories making news in the British countryside provided by the Countryfile team. Matt Baker, One Man And His Dog and Countryfile presenter, has a lifelong passion for sheepdog handling. As a young boy, Matt was inspired by One Man And His Dog, and watched his family’s dog gather flocks on their farm, before undertaking a sheep dog training course. Matt welcomed the move and said: "I am delighted that One Man And His Dog is coming to Countryfile”.

As we mentioned Doctor Who too, Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt will battle the deadly Daleks in the show’s 50th anniversary

special. Returning to BBC One on 23 November, the highly anticipated adventure will star Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, David Tennant, Billie Piper, John Hurt and Joanna Page. In a surprise twist in the recent series finale it was revealed John Hurt would be playing a Doctor, alongside Smith and Tennant.

One more Doctor Who snippet, actor David Bradley has been shockingly realistic whilst filming his role as the first Doctor actor William Hartnell, who, along with Brian Cox as BBC Head of Drama Sydney Newman, in “An Adventure in Space and Time”, a forthcoming British television docudrama commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the science fiction series.

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7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With chef Michael Caines and actor Richard Wilson. (T) 12.30 Lorraine’s Fast, Fresh and Easy Food.

Creating sophisticated dishes for dinner parties. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From the East of England Showground in Peterborough. (R) (T) 2.00 Swimming: World Championships. Highlights of the week’s action from Barcelona. (T) 3.30 Live Golf: The Women’s British Open. Coverage of the third day from the Old Course at St Andrews. (T)

5.25 Final Score. A round-up of this afternoon’s results from the Football League and Scotland.

6.15 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 6.35 FILM: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). The intrepid archaeologist sets out to find his father, who has gone missing while searching for the Holy Grail. Action adventure sequel, starring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. (T) 8.30 I Love My Country. Gabby Logan hosts this game show in which teams led by Frank Skinner and Micky Flanagan prove their Britishness. (T) 9.20 The National Lottery: Break the Safe. Nick Knowles hosts the game show in which three pairs compete in several quiz rounds, with the winners playing for the money in the safe.

Includes the National Lottery results. (T) 10.10 Casualty. Trainee doctor Lily uncovers a link between three apparently unconnected patients, while Dixie helps a woman knocked over by a cyclist. Honor Blackman guest stars. (T) 11.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Dermot’s pre-marriage nerves get the better of him, so he locks himself away in a cupboard. Rory’s secret is revealed to his mother. (R) (T) 11.30 BBC News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.50 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. The comedian presents the best in stand-up from around the UK. (R) 12.35 The Football League Show. Highlights from the opening weekend of the Football League season. (T) 1.55 Weatherview.

(T) 2.00 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 8.00 FILM: The Adventures of Michael Strogoff (1937). Period adventure, starring Anton Walbrook. (T) (bw) 9.20 FILM: The Private Affairs of Bel Ami (1947). Period drama, starring George Sanders. (T) (bw) 11.10 Reel History of

Britain. (R) (T) 11.40 The Private Life of Plants. (R) (T) 12.30 University Challenge. (R) (T) 1.00 The A to Z of TV Cooking. (T) 1.45 Talking Pictures. (T) 2.25 FILM: Hotel Reserve (1944).

Thriller, starring James Mason. (T) (bw) 3.55 Flog It! (R) (T) 4.25 Wild Shepherdess with Kate Humble. (R) (T) 5.25 Live Golf: The Women’s British Open. Further coverage from the Old Course at St Andrews. (T) 7.00 Swimming: World Championships.

Gabby Logan presents coverage from the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, where this evening’s session features the finals of five events and heats in three others. (T) 8.30 Proms Extra 2013.

Katie Derham reflects on another week of concerts from the BBC Proms, and is joined by guests including pianist Julian Joseph, composer Tarik O’Regan and ballerina Tamara Rojo. (T) 9.10 David Starkey’s Music & Monarchy. How Great Britain’s dominance as a military and economic power in the 18th century inspired patriotic classics, and a look at the pieces Handel wrote for the royal family. (T) 10.10 Top of the Lake. A violent incident sees Robin thrown off the case, but she carries on her investigation unofficially and uncovers mobile-phone footage suggesting Tui might still be alive. (T) 11.10 A Tribute to Mel Smith. (T) 11.45 Not Again: Not the Nine O’Clock News. (R) (T) 1.15 FILM: The Children (2008). Horror, starring Eva Birthistle. (T) 2.35 FILM: Devils of Darkness (1965). Horror, starring William Sylvester. (T) 4.00 This Is BBC Two. (T)

8.30 Your Face Sounds Familiar. Four of the celebrities impersonate one final line-up of pop and rock stars, competing to win £50,000 for charity. Alesha Dixon and Paddy McGuinness host. Last in the series. (T) 9.45 All Star Family Fortunes. Coronation Street stars Charlie Condou (Marcus) and Paula Lane (Kylie) team up with their families 10.45 The Americans. In the aftermath of Amador’s murder, Gregory finds himself with limited options, and as the Bureau closes in, he makes a decision that leaves Elizabeth distressed. (T) 11.35 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.50 FILM: Air America (1990). A pilot encounters smuggling and corruption while secretly transporting troops and cargo during the Vietnam War. Comedy adventure, with Mel Gibson

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7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 British F3. (T) 8.30 The Grid. (T) 9.00 The Morning Line. (T) 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 11.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.35 Frasier. (R) (T) 12.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.00 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.30 Undercover Boss Canada. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage of the fifth and final day of the Glorious Goodwood festival. (T) 5.20 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.50 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 6.20 Come Dine with Me. Michelle serves up an African-inspired menu when she hosts the third dinner party in Cardiff, but tensions between Jo and her host lead to an uncomfortable evening. (R) (T) 6.55 Come Dine with Me. Phil hosts the final night of the competition in Cardiff, and is so preoccupied with trying to keep the peace he neglects his main course. (R) (T) 7.25 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 Ramadan Diaries. 8.00 Grand Designs. Kevin McCloud revisits Mimi and Andre da Costa, who set out to construct a sustainable two-storey timber house in the Kent countryside. 9.00 FILM: X-Men (2000). Mutant outsiders with strange powers fight to defend mankind from a superhuman terrorist faction. Sci-fi comic-book adventure, starring Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart. (T) 11.00 FILM: Kick-Ass (2010).

Premiere. Action comedy, starring Aaron Johnson. (T) 1.15 Rude Tube. Alex Zane presents 50 of the internet’s most extraordinary videos. (R) (T) 2.15 FILM: Aeon Flux (2005). Sci-fi martial arts thriller, with Charlize Theron. (T) 3.50 Hollyoaks. (R) (T) 6.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T)

7.00 CITV: Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Children’s fun. (T) 7.15 Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Children’s fun. (T) 7.25 Poppy Cat. Animated adventures for younger viewers. 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.00 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.10 Bookaboo. Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (T) 8.20 Kick Buttowski — Suburban Daredevil. Animated comedy about a boy who dreams of being a stuntman. (T) 8.35 The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Animation about a team of superheroes. (T) 9.00 Gravity Falls. Animated series about two twins living in a strange town.

(T) 9.25 ITV News. (T) 9.30 Dinner Date. A man from London takes on the challenge. (R) (T) 10.25 Saturday Cookbook. With cook James Strawbridge and dancer Andrew Stone. (R) (T) 11.20 Murder, She Wrote. Jessica’s colleague is charged with murder.

(R) (T) 12.20 Saturday Farm. Dick Strawbridge heads to the sheepdog trials in Kent. (T) 1.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.25 All Star Mr & Mrs. With Nina Wadia, Luke Campbell and Trudie Goodwin. (R) (T) 2.25 Midsomer Murders.

Barnaby investigates a double murder.

7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.15 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.30 You’ve Been Framed! Harry Hill narrates a selection of viewer-submitted comical clips, featuring an exploding beer can and a member of the Household Division taking a tumble at Buckingham Palace. (R) (T) 8.00 You’ve Been Framed! More calamities caught on camera, featuring a punchbag that strikes back and a practical joke with a sticky ending.

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1.55 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

Friends. (R) (T) 8.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 9.10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.45 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (T) 10.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.45 Jelly Jamm. (T) 11.00 The Mr Men Show. 11.15 Power Rangers: Megaforce. (T) 11.50 Slugterra. 12.10 Meerkat Manor. 12.45 Big Brother: Live Eviction. 2.10 FILM: A Bridge Too Far (1977). Fact-based Second World War drama, with Dirk Bogarde. (T) 5.30 CSI: NY. 6.30 FILM: Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010). Detective thriller, starring Tom Selleck and Kathy Baker. Edited for daytime broadcast. (T) 8.00 Cricket: The Ashes. England v Australia. Mark Nicholas presents highlights of the third day of the Third Test at Old Trafford (T) 9.00 NCIS. Part two of two. The safe house is attacked, leaving Vance in hospital and Eli missing 9.55 NCIS. The agents are asked by the deputy district attorney to search for a missing Navy officer 10.50 5 News Weekend. 11.00 Big Brother. 12.00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych. 1.00 SuperCasino.

5.00 Nick’s Quest. 5.25 Make It Big. 5.50 Roary the Racing Car. 6.00 Angels of Jarm. 6.10 Hana’s Helpline. 6.20 Angels of Jarm.

6.25 The Funky Valley Show. 6.40 Roary the Racing Car. 6.50 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T)

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(R) (T) 7.35 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.50 Chloe’s Closet. (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.25 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.40 City of

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19.00 Viva La Vida – New series. Steve Thomas introduces Eddie Wallace, plus an interview with Dave Berry.

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7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 10.00 BBC News. (T) 11.00 Sunday Morning Live. Sally Magnusson presents debate covering religious, moral and ethical issues. (T) 12.00 Bargain Hunt. Two teams test their antiques knowledge.

(R) (T) 12.30 Cycling. The RideLondon two-day festival. (T) 3.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 3.10 Escape to the Country. Jonnie Irwin helps a couple buy a property in Dorset. (R) (T) 3.55 Earthflight: Flying High. Documentary revealing how the remarkable images of the series were captured. Last in the series. (R) (T) 4.55 Songs of Praise. Bill Turnbull heads to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. (T)

5.30 Live Cycling. The RideLondon festival. (T) 7.30 Deadly 60 on a Mission. Steve Backshall searches for lethal animals in Sri Lanka, encountering an elusive leopard, the mugger crocodile, the Indian rock python and the blue whale. Last in the series. (T) 8.00 Celebrity Mastermind. Famous faces take to the black chair in the specialist and general knowledge quiz. (R) (T) 8.30 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 9.00 Countryfile. A visit to the Wye Valley on the Welsh-English border, where Ellie Harrison goes rock climbing.

10.00 The White Queen. A sudden, unexpected turn of events leaves Elizabeth devastated and family have become murderers as they fight for the throne. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Have I Got a Bit More News for You. Satirical current affairs quiz. (R) (T) 12.10 Room 101 — Extra Storage. Extended version of the comedy panel show. (R) (T) 12.50 The Sky at Night. The team visits the UK’s space cluster in Oxfordshire. (T) 1.10 Weatherview. (T) 1.15 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 FILM: Hindle Wakes (1952). Drama, starring Lisa Daniely.

(T) (bw) 8.30 Around the World in 80 Gardens. (R) (T) 9.30 The Beechgrove Garden. (T) 10.00 Gardeners’ World. (R) (T) 10.30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. (T) 12.00 Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well. (R) (T) 12.30 EastEnders. Drama charting the highs and lows of life in Albert Square. (T) 2.25 Flog It! (R) (T) 2.55 Live Golf: The Women’s British Open. 7.00 Swimming: World Championships. Gabby Logan presents coverage from the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona 8.30 Porridge. The inmates face a day of hard labour digging drains on a lonely stretch of moorland — but try to turn the situation to their advantage. First shown in 1974. (R) (T) 9.00 Top Gear. Jeremy Clarkson drives the Jaguar F-Type, Richard Hammond tests the latest Range Rover Sport and James May goes for an adventure in the New Bus for

London. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Das Auto: The Germans, Their Cars and Us. Dominic Sandbrook traces the history of Germany’s automobile industry and explores the role cars have played in changing the global perception of the country. (T) 11.00 The Real White Queen and Her Rivals. Part two of two. Philippa Gregory looks at the influence Elizabeth Woodville, Anne Neville and Margaret Beaufort had on the English monarchy. (R) (T) 12.00 FILM: Irresistible (2006). Thriller, starring Susan Sarandon.

(T) 1.40 Sign Zone: Countryfile. The team celebrates the show’s 25th anniversary with a summer fayre. (R) (T) 2.35 Sign Zone: Holby City. (R) (T) 3.35 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Children’s fun. (T) 7.15 Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Children’s fun. (T) 7.25 Poppy Cat. Animated adventures for younger viewers. (T) 7.40 Poppy Cat. Animated adventures for younger viewers. (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.00 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.10 Bookaboo. Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (R) (T) 8.20 Kick Buttowski — Suburban Daredevil. Animated comedy about a boy who dreams of being a stuntman. (T) 8.35 The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Animation about a team of superheroes. (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 visits Ugbrooke House in Devon. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 11.20 Murder, She Wrote. Jessica helps a homicide detective. (R) (T) 12.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.25 FILM: Columbo: A Deadly State of Mind (1975). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. (T) 1.55 Love Your Garden. A colourful garden for a former holistic practitioner. (R) (T) 2.55 Fool Britannia. Hidden-camera pranks, with Dom Joly. (R) (T) 3.25 You’ve Been Framed! Featuring golfing mishaps. (R) (T) 3.55 A Touch of Frost. A contract killer targets Frost. (R) (T)

6.00 FILM: Liar Liar (1997). A boy makes a wish to prevent his lawyer father from telling lies, leaving the attorney struggling to get through a divorce case. Comedy, with Jim Carrey and Maura Tierney. (T) 7.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars. This Morning presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford and TV personality Brian Dowling. (T) 9.00 All Star Mr & Mrs. The three couples competing are West End star Ray Quinn, TV presenters Lynn Faulds Wood and John Stapleton, and vocal coaches Carrie and David Grant. (T) 10.00 Law & Order: UK. The team investigates the death of a wealthy woman whose body was dumped in the Thames, and suspicion falls on the victim’s abusive ex-husband — until new evidence comes to light. (T)

11.00 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 Perspectives: David Suchet — The Mystery of Agatha Christie. The Poirot star explores the life and work of the crime writer, finding out what gives her stories global appeal and why her characters capture the imagination of fans. (R) (T) 12.15 Murder, She Wrote. A friend of Jessica is charged with murder. (R) (T) 1.10 The Store. Home shopping. 3.10 Monk.

Adrian’s return to the police force proves problematic. (R) (T) 3.55 Motorsport UK. Highlights from Croft. (T) 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 Blancpain Endurance Series. (T) 8.05 Ironman 2013. (T) 8.35 World Trail Running Championships. (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch.

(T) 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 2.00 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.30 Deal or No Deal: Dealfest. (T) 3.30 FILM: The Spy Next Door (2010). Comedy, starring Jackie Chan. (T) 5.20 FILM: Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief (2010). Fantasy adventure, starring Logan Lerman. (T) 7.35 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 Ramadan Diaries. Short films following British Muslims as they observe the holy month of Ramadan and talk about the effects of fasting. Part of the 4Ramadan season. (T) 8.00 Princess Diana’s Dresses: The Auction. The stories behind some of Diana, Princess of Wales’s most memorable outfits, which were put up for auction, including a velvet gown in which she famously danced with John Travolta. (R) (T) 9.00 The Mill. Esther arrives at court after assaulting overseer Charlie, while Susannah and Daniel get off to a bad start working together and Hannah attends an abolitionist meeting. (T) 10.00 Southcliffe. New series.

Drama set in a fictional market town where a shooting spree devastates the lives of residents. A reporter goes in search of answers. Starring Rory Kinnear. Continues tomorrow. (T) 11.00 FILM: Forrest Gump (1994). Oscar-winning comedy drama, starring Tom Hanks. (T) 1.45 FILM: The Good German (2006).

Mystery, starring George Clooney and Cate Blanchett. (T) (bw) 3.30 The Island. (R) (T) 3.50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (R) (T) 4.50 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (R) (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal.

(R) (T) 5.55 Secret Eaters. (R) (T) 6.50 SuperScrimpers. (T)

(T) 11.35 Slugterra. (T) 12.00 Meerkat Manor. (R) (T) 12.30 Big Brother. (R) (T) 1.30 BB BOTS: Rylan’s Supersized Celebrity Sunday. (T) 2.30 World’s Worst Holiday Horrors. (R) (T) 3.30 FILM: The Rocketeer (1991). Sci-fi adventure, starring Bill Campbell. (T) 5.40 FILM: The Man in the Iron Mask (1998).

Swashbuckling adventure, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. (T) 8.00 Cricket: The Ashes. England v Australia. Mark Nicholas presents action from Old Trafford, 9.00 Once Upon a Time. In 1983, a man enters Storybrooke with his son the morning after the casting of the Dark Curse, while in the present Regina vows to kill Snow White for her part in Cora’s death. (T) 9.55 5 News Weekend. (T) 10.00 Big Brother. Daily round-up of highlights, featuring the latest tasks, games, arguments, laughs, diary-room visits and bedroom chit-chat. 11.00 FILM: Blade II (2002). Action thriller sequel, starring Wesley Snipes. (T) 1.15 Love/Hate. (R) (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 5.00 Nick’s Quest. 5.25 Make It Big. 5.50 Roary the Racing Car. 6.00 Angels of Jarm. 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. 6.20 Angels of Jarm. 6.25 The Funky Valley Show.

Sunday 4th August, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Rob Grant, TV comedy writer.

18.05 Host Your Own(series) The Costa Blanca's very own home grown cookery show. Totting up the scores.

18.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) By award winning underwater cameraman.

19.00 Let's Talk – Simon Baldock is with Jukebox Promotions 19.30 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures – the boys follow a river course down a mountain near Benidorm -Canyoning 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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Car and Vehicle Sales RHD Spanish reg. Jaguar X-type diesel for sale. 2004. Black. 113K miles on clock but engine replaced 2 years ago (approx.

45K). VGC and excellent drive.

ITV 01/15. 3500 euro ONOCALL 603 50 1938 or mailto: wrdurrans@hotmail.co.uk (109524) Yamaha XJR 1300SP.2001.Yellow & Black,5700 Miles.UK plate.

Excellent Condition.2500 O.N.O. Call 645 462 743 (69066)

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Business Services Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (65285) German Shepherd Pups For Sale.

Mother KC Reg award winning bloodline fantastic temperaments raised in busy home used to dogs people and children both parents can be seen Price inc injections euro 250 Must be seen tel 962 85 1003 / 664 776 030 email info@thedoggrove.com photos www.thedoggrove.com (69061)

“Business for sale” Bar/Restaurant in Los Nietos. Good all year round Trade. Call 680 334 422 for more information (69072)

Business Opportunities ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPAIN’S LEADING ENGLISH-LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER. OVER 25,000 PRINTED COPIES SNAPPED

Man and Van SPAIN-UK REMOVALS all areas covered including Costa Almeria, Costa Calida and Costa Blanca.

House clearances also offered.

Call Ricky 696 621 884 (69026)

Situations Vacant CHEF REQUIRED - Experienced chef required for busy Blue Lagoon Restaurant, San Miguel.

Please call Sue on 966 791 349 (69064)

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

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

(Menber of the National Association of Goldsmiths) (68997) WANTED vintage Lambretta and Vespa scooters restored or un restored welcome (NO INDIAN or VIETNAMESE REPRODUCTIONS PLEASE) just email the details and a photo to darrenbate@me.com and I will reply with a good price‚ (69063)

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48,000 Euro. RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY a 2 bed fully furnished static mobile home on exclusive site of only 3 houses.

360 degree views. Beautiful extra large conservatory with vertical blinds. Lounge with fire-airconFREE UK tv-kitchen-water filter-white goods inlc dishwasher and dryer. Power Shower.Pergola garden furniture terrace front and rear, mosquito blinds, alarmed, electric gate. Ground rent 3,300 Euro per year. Genuine enquiries only 966 180 055/ 693 103 701 (69133) FOR SALE - E bike 2600 NEW 1320 Euro but we are selling for 540 Euro. CALL 639 073 419 (69063) Motorcycle Clothing, Wolf Kangaroo Leather Jacket & Jeans (mens / ladies). Boots, gloves, Helmet (worn once).

Offers Call 645 462 743 (69065)

Properties Required We urgently require realistically priced properties in Quesada.

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

Property for Rent LOS ALTOS. Detached property, comfortably furnished. Located in a quiet street. Easy walking distance to local supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants.

Property consists of 3 beds and 2 bathrooms, plus a further 2 bedrooms, bathroom and lounge area in the underbuild. 725 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (89686) 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) CAMPOAMOR/URB. PLAYA GOLF. Well presented 2 bed 1 bath 1st floor apartment.

Modern, comfortable furnishings. Separate kitchen with galleria off. Sat TV, air-con, furnished balcony, communal pool, walking distance to supermarkets and Los Dolses centre. 395 euro all inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (89246) JACARILLA. 3 Bed, 2 bath apartment. Good sized separate kitchen with external patio off, large balcony with views over orange groves. UK TV, air-con, communal pool 395 euro . Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (88686) We Need Your Help! Rental Properties Urgently Required, All Areas, Clients Waiting, Please Call 663 804 325 (96310)

Property for Sale Corner 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow with front and rear gardens and private roof solarium with sea views. Furnished, sat TV and open fireplace. In the beautiful Verdemar III community. Access to a lovely communal pool. Close to all amenities. 98,000 euro. Tel 968 971 860. (101475) 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 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. (91819) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout.

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820) Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath 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 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91779) LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Fully-furnished.

Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor. Reduced for quick sale. 125.500,00 Euro. Tel 626 253 569. (90187) Situated in Los Altos is this lovely three bed, two bath townhouse has sea views. A newly fitted kitchen and open lounge. Air con and communal pool area. 92,500 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (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.

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Fully furnished with SAT TV, off road parking and communal pool. 149,950 euros. Call 96 897 1860 for details. (91877) Beautiful Semi detached villa located in Torreta Florida, 3 bed, 2 bath,garage, large plot, lovely garden area, fully furnished and walking distance to Torrevieja city. Must view tel. 966-73-0057.

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

On the market for 249,500 Euro with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is one of the best buys you will find. Tel 96 897 1860.

(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 classic bungalow, 2 bedroom, 2 Bathroom with huge terraces, very spacious rooms and bedrooms is a BARGAIN. On the market at only 160.500,00 Euros, the owner is selling the property with all furniture and contents included. Viewing essential! For further information, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101564) 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) 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) A 1 bedroom 1 bath lakeside semi detached house in the heart of San Luis. An opportunity to have a house in the sun which is close to all the amenities and close proximity to the famous Salt lakes which are renowned for their health benefits. This property has the potential to build 2 additional large bedrooms on the upper floor. 57,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101556) This beautiful and spacious 3 bed 2 bath bungalow has recently become available. It is situated on the outskirts of Los Montesinos in a quaint Spanish village of La Herrada.

Communal Pool and garden area.

To be sold fully furnished.

112,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101551) 2 / 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse. In immmaculate condition with walk-in wardrobe, A/C, sat TV, wood burner in the lounge.

Walking distance to La Fuente CC, Mercadona and to two golf courses. EUR 105.750. Tel. 96 897 1860. (100820) 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse in the Golden Zenia development.

Fully furnished. Excellent condition. Sat TV, internet and telephone. Walking distance to all of the La Zenia amenities and the beach. Lovely communal pool.

Just 124.950 Euro. Tel 96 897 1860. (100822) 3 bed, 3 bath detached townhouse in gated urbanisation. 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. 96 897 1860.

(100811) This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath semi-detached villa is situated in a private gated community in the heart of La Zenia. The villa has the use of a communal pool and private parking. 15 minutes walk to the golden sands of La Zenia and close to all the amenities in the area including the new La Zenia Boulevard.

EUR 174.500,00. Tel. 96 897 1860.

(101537) 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 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) 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) 3 bed, 2 bath duplex in Cabo Roig.

Optional indep. studio downstairs. Lovely communual green areas and swimming pool. 5 min. walk to Cabo Roig beach. Quiet area. Please call 966-73-00-57.

(109116) Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath south facing duplex in Cabo Roig. Sea and pool views, just 5 min. walking to the beach. Furniture and white goods included. Fantastic views!.

Contact: 96 673 00 57. (109117) This stunning apartment is situated in one of the finest locations in Torrevieja. The property is frontline with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea, the beaches, the Torrevieja Yacht Club, and the old and new marinas. There is 200m2 living area which comprises of a large lounge and kitchen, 4 good-sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, enclosed balconies, and utility areas. The property also comes with its own underground parking space which is accessible by a lift or the stairs. It is offered fully-furnished. All white goods and solar heating panels for hot water are also included. To view this luxury Spanish property, please call 96 673 0057. (109118) Spectacular luxury apartments in La Manga, brand new, 2 or 3 Bed, 2 Bath, large rooms, fantastic sea views, front line, must view. Please call 96-673-00-57.

(109127) Brand new spectacular luxury

apartments 2 or 3 Bed, 2 Bath, large rooms, front line, fantastic sea views in La Manga, near all the amenities. Please contact tel.

96-673-00-57 (109128) Beautiful property just behind the Villamartin Golf Course, very well mantained, 3 bed, 2 Bath, large patios and solarium, sunny all day, jacuzzy in front garden, open views, storage area, lovely community swimming-pool.

Walking distance to Villamartin Plaza. Must view, please call 96673-00-57 (109129) Stunning front line duplex in Cabo Roig. Brand new, 5 bed,4 bath, 240 mt2 property, internal lift, underbuild garage 70 metres2, breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea from most of the rooms. Front and back patios, balconies. Overlooking beautiful commu. pool with green areas.

Independent conducted air cond. in all the rooms. Electric roller blinds, double glazing windows & doors. Hidromassage showers, security alarm. A dream luxury property. Contact 966-73-0057 to view. (109119) 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 maintained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This 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 125.000,00. 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 149.500,00.

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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 125.000,00. 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 property is located in the vibrant urbanisation of Entre Naranjos, home of the fabulous Vistabella Golf Course. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property is very well-maintained and comes fully furnished. It is just a short walk to amenities.

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

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

(102351) 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa on 300m2 private plot. Fully furnished with salt lake and sea views from the large roof solarium. Includes air-conditioning, sat TV and open fire. Large private pool. Situated in a lovely gated community and near to all amenities. 185.000,00 Euro. Call 968 971 860 for details. (101131) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition.

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apartments in the area. 126.500,00 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (101132) 3 bed, 2 bath detached key-ready villa on private plot. Within walking distance of Los Montesinos town and all amenities. Reduced from 215,000 Euro for quick sale. Interior build size of 100m2. 125,000 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (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) 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) Spacious three bed, two bath townhouse on a secure, sought after front-line beach urbanisation.

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

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

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

(101159) Detached villa with 3 bed, 2 bath on a good sized private plot.

Fully furnished with air-con, sat TV and a log burner. South-facing and only a short walk to all local amenities. Sea views from the private roof solarium. Use of a beautiful communal pool.

207.000,00 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (101163) 2 bed, 1 1/2 bath Battenburg 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. Situated between 4 Championship golf courses. Best priced Battenburg in the area. 76,750 euro. Call 968 971 860. (101172) South facing top floor duplex. 3 bed, 2 bath. Air-con, sat TV, furnished. Gated community in the heart of La Zenia. Close to amenties and beach. Communal pool.

106,500 Euro. Tel 968 971 860.

(101483) South facing quad house, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, in lovely condition. The property includes air/con, Sat TV and cental heating as well as a conservatory, garden, balcony and sea view.

Access to a communal pool.

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

Tel 968 971 860 (101484) This is delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom quad house is on a quiet avenue in the heart of Dream Hills, close to all amenities. It comes fully-furnished with air-con and panel heaters, a conservatory / porch, side garden and solarium. It also has access to 2 communal pools. 94,950 Euro.

Call 968 971 860. (101488) This 3 bed, 2 bath house is between the lovely village of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo.

Quiet urbanisation. Separate kitchen and utility room. A/C, garage and partly-completed underbuild. Front and rear garden and a large solarium with lake and mountain views. Tel 96 897 1860. (101490) 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 fac-

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ing 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) Detached villa on a 400m2 plot with 275m2 build. In the heart of Blue Lagoon. Close to all amenities. 4 beds (3 double, 1 single), 2 baths, (2 beds and 1 bath in the self-contained unit, along with a living and dining area, on the top floor). Closed in conservatory, C/H, sat TV, two terraces, swimming pool, garage, underbuild and utility room. Stunning sea views. 195,000 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (101503) Stunning detached villa with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 900m2 plot in Torreta Florida, close to all amenities. 20 minutes walk to the beach. Beautifully furnished.

Well-maintained grounds with fruit trees, 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. 379,950 euros. This property must be seen. Call 968 971 860. (101504) End of terrace 2 storey semidetatched house in the heart of La Zenia. Lovely gated community with a well maintained pool area.

It has 2 beds, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 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 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. 89.950 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 defiantly worth a viewing.

Tel 968 97 1860 (101563) 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. 99.000 euros. Call 968 971 860. (101518) Lovely 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath townhouse. Access to a communal pool. Large front patio / terrace and roof solarium. Sold furnished. A/C, sat TV and lots of storage. 5 minutes walk to local amenities. On a bus route and 10 minutes walk to Santiago de la Ribera beach and the Mar Menor.

Close to San Javier airport.

125,950 Euro. Call 968 971 860.

(101525) First floor apartment in Aguamarina. Close to Cabo Roig beach and all local amenities, restaurants and bars, with use of communal pool. Balcony and storage, plus remote access. Sat TV, furnished. 89,750 Euro. Tel 968 971 860. (101527) Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath ground floor corner apartment in the heart of Los Dolses.With air con throughout, in immaculate condition and overlooks the stunning pool area.

Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros For more information please call 968 971 860 (91842) Situated in Punta Prima this 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment with sea views. This is in prime location for all amenities and is a short walk to the beach.

This very large apartment is in excellent condition and must be seen. 149,950 Euros Call 968 971 860 (91845) 3 bed, 2 Bath detached villa furnished to a very high standard.

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

RECENTLY REDUCED TO 142,500 euros.

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

(91846) 2 bed, 1 bath apartment / duplex situated in the established El Chapparal area of Torrevieja.

Excellent condition and value for money. Priced to sell at 51,950 euros. Glass curtains on the balcony make an extra room. Call 96 897 1860. (91849)

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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 semidetached property is in excellent condition. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking, garden.

Private solarium with views overlooking the beautiful natural countryside. Walking distance to the local amenities. Fantastic price of 94,950 euros. Call 968 971 860. (91938) 2 bed, 2 bathroom South-West facing townhouse. Overlooks the communal swimming pool.

Alarm, air-con, sat TV. fully furnished to a high standard. Euro 79,950. Call 968 971 860.

(100860) 3 bed, 2 bath property in immaculate condition. Furnished to a very high standard. Walking distance to the new La Zenia shopping centre and all local amenities. Overlooks the communal pool with sea views from the balcony and roof solarium. Air-con throughout and Sat TV. 139,500 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (101124) 2 bed, 2 bath quad. Fully furnished and includes air-con and sat TV. Off-road parking. In excellent condition. Just a short walk to all amenities. Communal pool and in quiet location. 106,000 Euro.

Call 968 971 860. (101122) Penthouse apartment . South facing and comes fully furnished.

Walking distance to the beach and all local amenities. Only a short walk into Torrevieja and the Marina. In a gated community and use of a communal pool. For

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a quick sale 67,250 Euros. Tel 968 971 860 (101141) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in the heart of Cabo Roig. N332 beachside.

Furnished. A/C and sat TV. Underground parking. Incredible pool and sea views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach and all amenities. Euro 139,950. Call 968 971 860. (100887) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach.Off road parking and use of a communal pool. 95,000 euro Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100884) NOW REDUCED -2 bed 2 bath South facing quad. Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. In lovely condition. Off road parking and use of a beautiful communal pool. Only a short walk to all amenities. Must be seen.NOW REDUCED TO 105,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100885) 3 Bed 2 Bath townhouse. Fully furnished. A/C throughout plus Sat T.V and underground parking.

Within walking distance of all amenities and use of a communal pool and gardens. Ideal for permanent living or a holiday home.109,500 euro call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (100880) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment in Los Altos.Fully furnished and includes Sat T.V and ducted A/C and also a double glazed front seating area overlooking the garden.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach. This is priced to sell. 68,950 eur Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100877)

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2 bed, 1 bath South-facing apartment. Overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony. Fully furnished with A/Con and sat TV. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig. Walking distance to the beach. 99,750 Euro.

Call 968 971 860. (101123) Beautiful Quad-Villa with 2 beds and 2 baths. Furnished to a very high standard with A/C, alarm and Sat TV. In a lovely gated community. Lovely sea views from the solarium, and is walking distance to all amenities. fantastic communal pool area, this is a great example of this sort of property.

REDUCED TO 115,000EUR. Tel 968 971 860 (100865) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa is fully furnished and comes with its own private swimming pool. Property has an underbuild which has been legally renovated to create a separate 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 kitchen apartment with its own private entrance. The newly renovated underbuild is included in the deeds. The property is in walking distance to all local amenities.

167,500 euros call 968 971 860.

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

Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.eur 259,750 call 968 971 860.

(100855) 3 bed 2 bath Penthouse in the very popular Molino Blanco Development,fully furnished and also Sat T.V and A/Con. Overlooks the park area and has lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium.Only a 1000 metres from La Zenia beach and has access to all of the local amenities.eur 99,750 call 968 971 860 (100852) This is a 3 or 4 bed, 2 bath quad

bungalow. Fully-furnished and includes air-conditioning, central heating and satellite TV. Lovely sea views from the roof solarium on which there is a shed and closed-in conservatory with an additional bedroom and shower room. The 4th bedroom / study has its own entrance. The property is only a short walk to all amenities. It also has use of a lovely communal pool. Reduced to sell. 99.000,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860 to view. (100846) 2 bed 1/1/2 bath townhouse. South facing and is in the gated community of Colinas De La Zenia.It has A/con,Sat T.V and comes fully furnished.The property overlooks the communal pool area, sea views from the main bedroom balcony.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach.eur 103,950 call 968 971 860. (100844) 3 bed 2 Bath detached villa. South facing in lovely condition. A/con throughout and comes fully furnished to a high standard.The property overlooks a beautiful communal pool and has views across the countryside and to the sea.It is only a short drive to San Miguel and Villamartin.eur 239,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100843) 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom quad villa on a corner plot, part furnished. In very good order and in a gated community with a lovely pool area. Potential to create 4th bedroom on covered in Solarium.

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

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100848) 2 bed, 2 bath top-floor duplex, furnished to a high standard and includes Air-conditioning and satellite TV. South-facing and has a large private roof solarium. The large balcony is fully doubleglazed which makes a lovely sitting area. Use of 2 communal swimming pools. 92.750,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860.

(100840) Detached Villa on a 900m2 plot with lovely established garden and private pool area. Furnished to a high standard and to include air con and SAT TV. In a quiet location but only a short distance to all amenities. 232,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92306) 3 Bed, 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.

Monday, 29th July, 2013 reduced to 107,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92308) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom.

Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) 2 bed, 2 bath quad house situated in the very popular area of Torre de la Horadada. Open lounge, airconditioning and satellite TV and within walking distance to the many amenities and the beautiful beach and Marina. Communal pool area and views to the sea.

144.950,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860 for details. (92332) Beautiful Detached Villa has 3 beds and 2 baths. South facing with air con SAT TV and a full central heating system. On a 400m2 plot with a beautiful 10 x 5 private pool with a fantastic waterfall.Lovely private roof solarium with views across la Zenia bay,this property should be seen. 259,750 euros call 667 592 467 (92615) South facing 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella bungalow. In fantastic condition and furnished to a very high standard. Includes air-conditioning and satellite TV. Private roof solarium with sea views, offroad parking and plenty of garden space. Within walking distance of all amenities. Reduced to 98.000,00 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860. (92673) Lovely 2 bed, 1 1/2 bathroom Townhouse situated in La Florida. South facing with front and rear balconies for all year round sunshine,also has front and rear garden areas. Two communal pool areas and only a short walk to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 74,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92674) 2 bed 1 bath Battenburg style townhouse in the popular Cabo Roig area.Furnished with A/con and Sat T.V. and the rear courtyard has been converted into an extended kitchen.Use of four communal pools and walking distance to all amenities and the beach JUST REDUCED 87,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92675) 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 stan-

dard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Ground Floor 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment. Fully Furnished and Includes Air Con and SAT TV. It has off-road parking and overlooks the Marquesa Golf Course literally front-line views.

The property is in lovely condition. 69,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96311) Two Bedroom, two bathroom Attached Bungalow situated in La Florida. South facing with views to the sea from two double glazed conservatories and also the solarium. Fully furnished SAT TV and close to all amenities. It is also only walking distance to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 106,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96314) 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, south facing detached villa. Furnished to high standard with A/C, Sat TV. The property has a beautiful private pool area with all day sunshine. Located in the heart of Playa Flamenca and has access to all ameminities. EUR 264,950.

Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

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

It is just 20 minutes walk to beautiful Blue Flag sandy beaches and a short drive to championship golf courses and all ammenities (supermarkets, restaurants and bars, schools, hospitals, and local markets). It has a large sun terrace which receives the sun all day. This property is priced at Euro 75.000 to sell quickly. For further details, please call 96 897 1860. (101572) Detached 2 bed, 2 bath property in El Galan. Priced for quick sale.

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

Call 96 897 1860 for further details. (101578) Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath duplex in San Luis. Decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Lovely 360 degree views. This property is located just a stone’s thrown from the Torrevieja salt lakes and withi walking distance to all local ammenities. This property MUST be seen. Call +34 96 897 1860 to arrange a viewing.

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

Set in a lovely urbanisation which is well managed by the community of owners. Similar properties fetch around 24.000,00 Euro annual shortterm and holiday rental income and are well sought after. For further details, please call 0034 96 897 1860. (101987) Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa in Los Balcones. Private swimming pool and spacious 800m2 grounds. This property catches the sun all day. It has stunning views of the Torrevieja salt lake and Mediterranean sea. The top floor is used for general living

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and the ground floor (underbuild) has a single garage with additional unused space for storage or another room. Fully furnished, air-conditioning, satellite TV, and security. For further information, please call +34 96 897 1860.

(101989) This quad property is located in San Luis, close to all amenities.

Built in 1997, the property is being sold fully-furnished with hot / cold air-conditioning, satellite TV, and telephone. It has offroad parking and there are external storage areas on the top terrace and at the side of the property. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101992) We are proud to offer this rare opportunity to purchase a piece of Paradise! This luxury 8 bedroom family home is a front-line treasure with majestic views of the Mediterranean Sea, the old Cabo Roig marina, Campoamor, and La Manga. The property is on a beautifully maintained 1.200m2 plot in one of the most exclusive parts of the Cabo Roig peninusular. From the gardens there are steps down to stunnning sandy beaches and the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. For further details about this property or to arrange a viewing, please call +34 96 673 0057.

(109122) This two bedroom, one bathroom ground floor apartment is just a one minute walk from the glorious sandy beaches of La Zenia and Cala Capitan in Cabo Roig.

The property is second-line to the Mediterranean Sea. It has it’s own off-road parking space and is on a secure, gated urbanisation which has beautiful green area and communal pool. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (109123) Amazing detached villa in Pliego, Murcia. 5.000 square meter plot.

Villa surrounded by fruit trees and fanstastic views of the countryside and mountains. 4 Bed, 3 Bath, private swimming- pool, summer BBQ kitchen, air cond, security. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (109126) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. For viewing contact: 96673-00-57. (109130) Front line apartment in Punta Prima, 3 bed, 2 baht, south facing in a lovely and quiet urbanization, surrounded by green areas.

Building with lift. Walking distance to the beach and all amenities. This is an ideal investment for rental or permanent home.

Special price for a quick sale.

Contact 96-673-00-57. (109136) Beautiful property in San Cayetano, Murcia. 3 Bed, 2 Bath, fully furnished, lovely com. swimming-pool, very well mantained. Quiet area, must view.

Contact 96-673-00-57. (109138) Large apartment in Punta Prima, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large terrace, air cond. quiet area, low comm. fees, well mantained, fully furnished, good investment, please contact: 96673-00-57.

(109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Rocio del Mar, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to

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Contact: 96-673-00-57. (109515) Beautiful property; 2 bed plus conservatory, 2 bath, in a gated urbanization with lovely green areas and 2 comm. pools, air cond. Large solarium, 80 mt2 corner plot. Very well mantained, 3 min. from Habaneras shopping centre. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (109523) Cabo Roig, 3 Bed, 3 Bath property in a quiet and beautiful urbanization surrounded by green areas and beautiful swimming-pool.

Independet studio downstairs.For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. (109516) Semi-Detacthed property in La Torreta Florida, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 400 m2 plot , large terrace, lake views from the large solarium, sunny all year round, garage (possible 3rd bedroom), central heating, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. (109518) Detached property close to Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot, quite area, garage, lovely swimmingpool. Contact for viewing: 96673-00-57. (109519) Detached villa, 800 mt2 plot, 3 bed, 2 bath, private pool, garage, large garden area with lovely BBQ with garden kitchen, well mantained, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. (109520) This stunning front-line property in Cabo Roig is on a plot of around 270sqm. The property has a total build area of around 180sqm which includes an underground garage. The property is in a sought-after urbanisation and has exquisite views of the Cabo Roig marina from all terraces. It has a private pool as well as access to a communal swimming pool. The property has fantastic rental potential. It can sleep 8 people comfortably and is usually fully occupied during the Summer months where it achieves weekly rental income of around EUR 1.000,00. For further details, please call 96 897 1860.

(109521) Amazing detached villa in a quiet urbanization, own pool with lovely BBQ and garden area, fantastic views to the salt lakes and gree areas,independet apartment upstairs, sunny all day, very well mantained, close to all amenities.

For viewing please call: 96-67300-57. (109522) 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow, south facing, large garden area, big storage room, 80 mt interior, air cond, heating, walking distance to all amenities, great opportunity, for viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. (109525)

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ROMAN MARKET IN HONDÓN DE LAS NIEVES

On Friday the 9th and Saturday the 10th of August Hondón de las Nieves is holding a Roman Market. As not only the wellknown Cesar but also the even better known Asterix and Obelix are displaying their persons, it promises to be an extremly interesting and edifying event. They will be gracing a market in which all sorts of cunningly crafted merchandise of superior quality will be displayed.

The stalls will display their wares starting at seven of the Friday evening and promise the visitor an ample choice of silver jewelry, choice ceramics, original wooden toys and leather hand bags, cunningly crafted ornaments of bone and horn, lovely enamel and amusing toys for the younger citizens. All participants have been carefully chosen by Amata, the regional craft association that also hosted last year's roaring 20's market.

Amata is an organisation which only allows people who make what they sell to participate in its markets. This differentiates it from the many other so-called craft markets where "anything goes for a fiver" is the prevailing cry. To make this distinction absolutely clear, Amata has officially registered "Artesanía de Autor", and visitors to a market with this label can be absolutely sure that all the participants make what they sell - no import and no products from a small factory.

Besides the display of all these superior hand crafted wares, thought has also been taken to satisfy the inner man. There are no roast boars or lark's tongues on offer, but the cheese, sausage, beer and wine that are typical of the Pax Romana can be consumed directly or taken home for a private orgy.

As advertised, Cesar will drop by, Asterix and Obelix (complete with menhir) will visit the market, there are routine patrols of some unusual Roman soldiers and a very patrician lady with her inept slave will be looking for additional manpower. Three musicians of Gallic origin provide background noise and there are games and workshops for younger visitors.

This year the Roman Market coincides with the celebrations honouring the local patron saint, which Hondón de las Nieves shares with Aspe (neither could afford a full saint of its own) so that on even years the Virgen de las Nieves has her do in Aspe, uneven years in Hondón.

The Market is held on Friday and Saturday, opening at 7 and staying open till midnight, or perhaps longer. Hondón de las Nieves is about 60 stadia (10 km) from Aspe and you can find Aspe on the map by looking at the space between Elche and Novelda. More information (even in Anglic!) can be obtained by phoning 639 979 678.

If you feel like going wild and turning up in a toga as senator or a tunica as slave as part of the crowd, you might even be displayed in our web page on www.amata.es, which also shows photographs of other events.

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CHANGE IS AS GOOD AS A REST FOR RAJOY

President of the Spanish government Mariano Rajoy will address congress at the end of this month, giving his side of the story in one of the biggest scandals to hit the government in recent years, speaking about his alleged involvement in the Barcenas case in which he has been accused by former Partido Popular Treasurer, Luis Barcenas, of receiving illegal cash payment from a slush fund set up in Switzerland, funded by illegal donations to the party.

However, the day in which Rajoy will give his address is perhaps not by accident, as it is also the last day before the summer recess, when Rajoy, and the rest of the Spanish political system, take a month, allowing plenty of time to consider his statement, without the ability to ask questions or seek further answers.

But if you have any concerns about how the political head may be spending his summer, having been unable to stay in his holiday apartment for “security reasons”, you do not have to worry any more, for he, his wife and two children, are booked to stay in a small, rural retreat, A Casa de Alicia, in the town of Ribadumia.

No doubt his mind will wander towards the autumn, when unemployment will once again rise after the summer, children go back to school amidst even more cuts, the strains of the post summer hype starts to hit business and tourism, at least the 270 euro per night bill will not be a concern, worth every cent for the 3,200 square metre property with private pool.

Bearing in mind that the minimum wage in Spain equates to 188 euro per week, at just over 750 euro per month, it is doubtful that any worker will be sharing the experience, at 3,780 euro for two weeks, the equivalent of 20 week´s wages for our minimum wage worker, but Rajoy will not be without his own discomfort, as smoking is not permitted inside the building, so his cigar pleasures will have to be confined to the outdoors.

As for the town itself, it does have a large Partido Popular following and the five thousand or so residents are governed by the PP, and with a lack of any organised events or protests planned or approved, at least Mr Rajoy and his family can enjoy the tranquillity of Spain in the height of the summer season.

BABY BORN IN BACK OF AMBULANCE

IT´S A GIRL

A 23 year old Spanish woman gave birth to her second child this weekend, a 2.5 kilogram baby boy, who arrived ever so slightly earlier than was hoped.

An ambulance had been called to attend the home of the mother, after municipal police officers were already on the scene and alerted them of the heavily pregnant woman in need of assistance.

The ambulance attended and commenced a transfer to the Gregorio Marañon maternity hospital in Madrid, but the baby decided to make his appearance in the back of the ambulance as it arrived on the hospital forecourt.

Both mother and baby are reported to be in good health.

Perhaps overshadowed by the news of a future King being born in the UK, but Spanish actress Penélope Cruz has reportedly given birth to a baby girl, in the Ruber Internacional clinic in Madrid.

However, hospital staff are currently staying tight lipped, with hoards of Spanish press camped at the hospital doors, waiting for the official announcement.

No doubt the timing of that announcement of the birth of their second child will be crucial for Spain´s most internationally known celebrity couple, with Cruz and husband Javier Bardem featuring top of many lists of favourites.

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BEER DRINKER DIES AFTER WINNING COMPETITION

A 46 year old Spanish man has died after consuming 6 litres of beer in 20 minutes in a drinking competition in Murcia.

The annual event in Gea y Truyols is one of the most popular parts of the celebrations of Nuestra Señora del Carmen de La Tercia, but the family of Joaquín Alcaraz García found nothing to celebrate as they buried the winner of this year´s competition.

The man, who witnesses describes as “overweight”, managed to lift the trophy before collapsing and starting to vomit. The emergency services were called to the incident which happened on Wednesday, at around 9pm, transferring the man to hospital in Corvera, where he was confirmed having died of cardio respiratory arrest.

The celebrations were halted and the funeral of the man took place on Friday, with three days of official mourning announced by the town hall.

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CARTAGENA FILLING STATION EXPLOSION One person has suffered serious injuries, with burns to much of his body, in an explosion at the construction site of a petrol filling station in the La Palma area of Cartagena de La Palma.

According to the Emergency Coordination Centre, there was no fire after the explosion, and fire damage has not been reported to the site itself or to any neighbouring buildings.

The emergency services state that the explosion occurred from a seemingly empty tank at the filling station, which is now being investigated.

Two other people were treated at the scene by medics, one of them suffering from considerable shock having thought to have witnessed the incident, the other with a suspect injury to his ear.

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LO CRISPIN GOLF SOCIETY Peraleja Golf Club - 24.07.13 With bags overflowing with food and fluids, 39 members and guests set off this sultry morning to try and get the better of the Seve designed course at Peraleja, Murcia. The day proved too warm for some players but everyone soldiered on and were glad to finish. We started from the 1st and 10th tees and as everyone knows who have played there, not the easiest of holes, with water coming into play on both. We didn't have a draw for the most lost balls, but looking about the course there were plenty of people searching in the water, or maybe they were just cooling off their feet. Seriously though, apart for the usual few sandy fairways the course and greens looked good and verdant. So we returned to The Tavern for a cool drink and tappas where the presentation went as follows: Gold Division: 1st Mike Johnson 32pts, 2nd Bob Berry 30pts (c/b), 3rd Dicky Claeys 30pts (c/b) Silver Division: 1st Scott Blair 32pts, 2nd Paul Flannaghan 30pts and 3rd Eddy Downing 26pts (c/b) Bronze Division: 1st Steve Harrington 31pts, 2nd Paul Carter 26pts and 3rd Janet Candlin 24pts The best guest was Danny Hoof with 31pts NTPs: Holes 2 and 12 Scott Blair, hole 9 Bob Berry, hole 16 Martin Collins Only one 2 which was Scott Blair who won 50€ The free game raffle was won by Tom Johnson It was good to see Damien Elliot at the Tavern after his bad car accident, we all wish him and his wife a quick and full recovery. http://sites.google.com/site/locrispingolf/

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SAN MIGUEL GOLF SOCIETY AT LA FINCA. Already branded as Mad dogs and Englishmen from the words of a well-known saying, members of San Miguel Golf Society and a few guests prepared to do Stableford battle with their tee-off times running up until noon on a very hot Wednesday!

The comforting words from the marshal who reminded us that the trade-mark “La Finca breeze” would get up around 1 o’clock didn’t cut a lot of ice at the time he mentioned it but, sure enough, right on cue about 4 holes into our round the breeze coming across from the coast was most welcome.

From a personal point of view, a couple of duff connections down the first fairway found me still twenty or so metres short of the green after four shots. “Pull yourself together….it’s just an up and down for 2 points….” I told myself as I surveyed one heck of a tight lie.

Bosh! It was one of those delicate chip-shots that was hit a tad thin and never got off the ground….but luckily the direction was blob on! It smacked the flag about 50 mph and disappeared down the hole like a rat up a drainpipe! Somehow as your 5 for 3 is recorded, you just get that feeling - this could be a good day.

Ivan Hanak, Mary Cleary and Gordon Wilson all won sleeves of balls as NTP prizes on holes 6,13 & 16, with nobody from the silver division managing to cling on to the tricky 3rd green. The guest prize went to David Bryant who carded a very healthy 37 points.

Silver category winners were “in-form” Derek Johnston in 3rd with 34

points, Ray Ewins in 2nd with 36 and 1st place went to Chris Hamblett with 39.

Slightly better scoring from the gold category saw Ken Flaherty take 3rd with 38, John Osborne’s 39 gave him 2nd spot and Phil Birtwistle (yours truly) with a long overdue top score of the day – 42 points took 1st place and probably a cut of nearly 2 shots!

Feel free to pay a quick visit to www.smgs.org where all society matters can be viewed or simply give Baz a buzz on 966 731 033 and he’ll be glad to fill you in on all details of forthcoming Wednesday meetings.

Visitors are always made very welcome with many joining the society after only one or two visits which has only recently caused our membership to swell over the hundred mark.

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TMGS MATCH REPORT – VILLAMARTIN, 24TH JULY 2013

The sun was shining with a vengeance and it was a hot old day out there on the course at Villamartin and of which it must be said, the course is looking quite good and continuing to improve with the work they are doing.

Some revelled in the heat and some faded away and it was the old boys in the Silver Division that fought out the top two slots and for the second week running, it was George Smith who took the winners rostrum with an excellent 40 points and a certain cutting to his handicap. The runner –up slot went to another ‘old timer’ in the form of Peter (I want to play off of the blues because I can’t hit the fairways from the yellows) “The Don” Mason with 36 points. 3rd and 4th spots went to the Norwegians of Roger Nilsen who edged out Per Skarnes for 3rd place on a 34 point countback.

Similar scores were needed in the Gold Division and it was Brian Staines who took 4th spot with 32 points, Paula Hagart figuring in the

prizes again, claiming 3rd spot with 34 points, one behind the runner

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Thursday 18th saw us returning to our home course for some time and while there is a great deal of re seeding going on, the course was in good condition greens slick but soft however scores overall on the day were very low.

Our usual Stableford competition resulted in the winners being Category 1. 1st.Paul ‘The Hulk’ Hurrell 30 points on c/b from 2nd.

Phil Brigham and 3rd. Reima Matikainen 29 points, good to see one of our other European members, in this case from Finland in the winners circle. Category 2. 1st.Christopher Rose 33points 2nd.Tony Mackman 32 and 3rd. on c/b Joe Curran 29 points.

Nearest the Pins to-day, Hole 9 Mick O’Brien, Hole 18 Joe Curran, no one on either the 7th. or 14th. 4th.shot nearest the Pin on our sponsored Hole 12. Paul Hurrell The Full Monte prize in association with the Supporters Club of our football team CD Montesinos and to-day sponsored by Vince Lannon went to Christine Cronan.

Other than our usual roll up day at Vistabella on the 29th, our next game is at the lovely course of Las Colinas on the 3rd.August, our first visit for some while and now added to our list of playing courses here on the Costa Blanca, so if you would like to join us for great rates and great courses call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at davidwinder.torregolf@gmail.com.

In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services At Roda 25th July 2013.

For this month’s society meeting a group of 20 players visited the established course at Roda taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

Today was a ‘discount day’ for our Premier Members via the loyalty scheme funded from society football card funds.

The weather was superb and the course in excellent condition which made ideal conditions for good scoring.

The winning scores were as follows: 1st – Paul Hardiman - 40 points 2nd – Ron Kerry - 35 points 3rd – Dave Blinston - 35 points Best Front 9 - Dave Mason – 18 points Best Back 9 – Dave Bensley – 19 points Dog of a Day Trophy – Julie Blinston Nearest the Pins: Mike Probert, Ron Kerry and Winston Blackwood.

After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation.

Our next interim fixture is at Font Del Llop on Thursday 8th August 2013 and the next monthly meeting is at Villamartin on Thursday 29th August 2013.

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

up Bill Starkey. Top slot in the Gold went to Richard “Hippy, hippy shake shake” Wale with an impressive 38 points.

The four NTP’s were claimed by Arne Hansson, Les Wilton, Mick Kennedy and Alan Rixson and the Best Visitor on the Day was I Smith with 35 points.The photo is of our Gold Category winners.

Our next game, Wednesday 31st July 2013, see’s us at the “marmite” of golf courses, Las Ramblas in a Texas Scramble, so if you fancy a game just look at our websitewww.tmgs.org or call the Match Secretary on 661 524 101 We also run small matches on Friday’s and if you fancy a fun knock around, contact Steve Higgins on 968978188.

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CLAPTONS GOLF SOCIETY CAPTAIN’S DAY BONALBA GOLF & SPA FRIDAY 19TH JULY Here we are back at Bonalba for Chris’s last day as Captain after 2 years. We hope to make it a really special day as we have also brought our wives, girlfriends and partners to share with us at the end of the day in the restaurant. Much work had been put into the day to make sure it went off with a bang. So as we left the clubhouse on a coach having packed all the required bags and goodies underneath the day looked set fair for really good weather. Having arrived at Bonalba exactly an hour before the first tee we were able to set outselves ready, after coffee, for a shotgun start. There were prizes to be won on every hole and a special mention must go to the sponsorship of the day by Estrella Damm Brewery plus a bottle of wine for every participating golfer whether member or guest. Also to Barry Sherman and Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Greenfees and of course Bonalba Golf. At 9.36am the gun went off and we were away. The course looked in exceptional condition and we knew that the greens would be true as they had been mowed and watered that morning. We also had the benefit of the drinks buggy, and in the course of the day much liquid was consumed, but as everybody finished their round it was obvious that it had been a hard day and many balls had been lost out of bounds or in the water. This was apparent when looking at the cards and realising the eventual winner had scored a lower than normal 35 points. Having finished the golf everybody showered and met up with their partners for pre-meal drinks and usual chat about each others day. The girls said that they were well received in the Spa and all had a super day together. Hope we can repeat the event at the next Captain’s Day. The other sponsors were as follows: The Vestry,Algorfa; Laurel and Hardys; Mark Brooks CDs; Mick the Grip; Marco Polo Dry Cleaners; JP Golf; Carens Cuts; Nu Bar; Lo Marabu; Dave Pretty; Diamond Florists; Quesada Country Club and of course the Captain Chris Girdley. At this point I must thank Bonalba Golf’s Richard Davis for his huge input in making what everybody has said has been a glorious day. Also thanks must go to the staff in the Spa and Restaurant and the Greenkeepers. After an enjoyable meal we had our prize presentation for the stableford competition and the waltz, results as follows: Overall Winner Andy Trefry 35 points Gold Winner Bob Eaton 32 points Silver Winner Terry Smith 31 points Best guest Paul Whatley 34 points Waltz Andy Trefry; Paul Whatley; Ian Gibson; Terry Smith; 85 points All the other prize winners for each hole too numerous to mention.

Having finished the presentation we rounded up the drinks, said our thanks to all the staff and made our way to the coach to go back to the Clubhouse to finish the evening off.

Next meeting La Torre Golf August 16th 2013.

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SAN JAVIER GS LA MANGA WEST COURSE Weds17th July.

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.

THE TRUE STATE OF GOLF IN SPAIN In recent weeks I have informed you of the closure of Mosa Trajectum and the current problems faced by La Tercia and one other local English language ‘free’ newspaper likes to paint a picture of doom and gloom in the Spanish golf industry with visions of empty golf courses. Let’s just get real here for a moment because within a one hour drive of Torrevieja we have a choice of 30 golf courses and this is a ‘hungry mouth to feed’ but something like 3 million golfers play these courses every year. I have stated on many previous occasions that I don’t personally agree with seasonal prices for local courses because in some cases the differences are too great with €20 being the difference on some courses. However the course directors are simply reacting to ‘market forces’ because in the high season periods in March, April. September, October and November the courses are at their busiest. We tend to be very ‘British’ in our thinking and that prices should be tailored at all times to ex-pat wages and pensions BUT golf here in Spain is very cosmopolitan with golfers from all over Europe and some of these countries earn an average of €30 per hour so when they come to Spain to be asked for €65 for a game of golf seems ‘cheap’ to them while us ‘Brits’ are going ‘suicidal’ at the prices. Well I guess the question really is, who has got the pricing strategy right? As a golf booking agent bringing thousands of golfers each year to this part of Spain helping both the local and golfing economies I can inform you that for a number of months it has been extremely difficult (now almost impossible) to find tee times on courses such as La Finca, Las Colinas and the former Polarisworld courses in October 2013, they are already almost full. Therefore the courses are not as ‘empty’ as some would have you believe and while this is the case there is no pressure on golf course directors to move away from seasonal golf pricing whether we ‘Brits’ like it or not.

We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number, below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us.

The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you.

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COMMENTS Two Players and Buggy Two Green Fees and Buggy (after 12pm) Two Players and Buggy (Mon and Fri) Two Players and Buggy Four Players and Two Buggies Two Players and Buggy Four Players and Two Buggies Two Players and Buggy (Sunday’s only) Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy (limited times) Two Players and Buggy Four Players and Two Buggies Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy (weekends pm)

There are also a host of twilight deals available from as little as €28 per person.

For bookings and more information contact Mike at info@costablanca-greenfees.com or direct on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 quoting reference LEADER. Quotation of the week “Very often married women didn’t get what they expected and marred men didn’t expect what they got!” – Happy Vicar

The society took advantage of the great green fees on offer at La Manga which included a buggy, which was certainly needed on this course. We decided to play a Dusty Bin, 3, 2, 1 competition as we had a number of guests playing and at least 75% of our members’ had never played there before. It was a very warm day and our first tee wasn’t until 1200 so we played in the hottest part of the day. It was slow going as well as the West course is quite challenging and although most team captains were armed with stroke savers it did nothing to speed up the game. The course is in excellent condition but several players remarked on how they found the greens inconsistent, some were fast and some were quite slow. That said the winning team

came in with an excellent score of 85 pts so they had nothing to complain about. Dave and Joan Williams, Mick Hardy and Bob Blair won the competition by 3 pts from Glenn McCrae, Barry Butterworth and John Hillier. Of our 4 nearest the pin prizes only 3 were won by, Lyn Gallard on the 2nd, Matthew Whipp on the 7th and Lewis Wharton on the 14th. Congratulations to all our winners.

In the bar afterwards everyone shared their experiences of a first class course and said that they would like to come back and play it again.

Photo shows the winning team, from right to left Dave Williams capt Joan Williams, Mick Hardy and Bob Blair.

Report by Bob Gallard

EL RASO GOLF SOCIETY The annual presentation evening of El Raso Golf Society took place at the Quesada Country Club on the 20th July. The prizes of inscribed lead crystal (plus cava for the ladies) were presented by the outgoing Captain Bob Shorley, ably assisted by the "beautiful Debbie" (actual name), our newly installed Captain.

Winners and presenters are from left to right - Willie Buchanan, Phyllis Venables, Stan Low, Debbie Weedon, David Gray, Gordon Bourne, John Fairhurst and Bob Shorley.

LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY

By Tom Hardie Monday's team game was "best 2 from 4 -with all scores counting on the par 5's". The winning score was 96 produced by Lindsay Forbes, Brian Townend , Mike Chapman and Ann Marie Weisheit.

Wednesdays stableford again kept the handicap secretary busy with lots of good scores, with Mike Mahoney catching a huge 3.7 reduction for his 43pts. Well done also to Joke Greve, playing only her second game with us, for a fine 40pts.

Full Results--Category 1---1st Joke Greve 40 pts 2nd --Barbara Hitchings 39 pts 3rd Phil Herrington 37 pts Category 2---1st Mike Mahoney 43 pts 2nd-- Mike Chapman 34 pts 3rd Barry Holtham 33 pts.

The twos cash was split between-- Neil Robotham, Ken Robertson, Lindsay Forbes, Joke Greve and Danielle, a guest, playing off scratch!

Friday's game was a two ball better ball won by Barbara Hitchings and Brian Dent beating Lindsay Forbes and Ken Robertson on a countback, both teams scoring 44 pts.

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THE EURONICS THURSDAY DARTS LEAGUE by Paul Durrant

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LA ZENIA GOLF SOCIETY A very good turn out on Thursday for the Presidents Trophy. We arrived at El Valle in some very hot weather again, not to complain this is what we come here for. Having so many players, we all teed off at the correct time and returned back to Gogarty’s in plenty of time for the presentations by captain Ernie Wilson and enjoy another great buffet from Jo in the kitchen. Before the presentations Tracey Wallace from the Paul Cunningham nurses gave us a talk on their work and were the money we raised went too. We played the normal full handicap stableford with the usual two’s pot and four n/t/p’s It was very unusual first time I have known to have three player retire through injury, Chris Blown ankle, Steve Dixon tooth ache, and myself pulled back mussel. Pity for me as I was going along fine, like Nigel Cotton who burnt up the front nine scoring 20 pt.'s but maybe the heat made him lose his way on the back nine.

Results were: Twos pot one out write winner Nick Brooks, N/T/P’s No 1 in 2 Mike Sephton, No 6 Jeff Luke, No 12 Jack Todd, No 16 in 3 Gerry Hickey. Best Guest Liam Loftus 34 pt’s, Best Member Nigel Cawthua 38pt’s

CLARKES BAR GS 2012/13 League Champions, Gogharty’s Gophers Sponsored by - THE ELECTRICAL SHOP BLUE LAGOON Thursday night darts kicks off soon, once again under the Euronics banner. The Blue Lagoon electrical shop run by Debbie Mackleston has for the second year agreed to sponsor the popular Thursday night league.

Once again Ms. Mackleston will be offering all registered players Euronics products at the best prices and regular deals on all household

electrical goods throughout the season.

Several new teams have registered their interest in joining the Euronics league, ensuring a competitive 2014 season. The league AGM will convene on Thursday August 29th at 8 p.m. at the Breakaways Club. Registration forms will be distributed to all interested parties during the first week of August for collection at the AGM. Starting date will be late September (provisionally 19th) to be con-

firmed on the 29th August.

The Euronics league will again be supported by existing partners the Leader newspaper and Exite radio covering all matches and competitions throughout the season´s duration.

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SPORTSMAN GOLF SOCIETY, QUESADA

Alenda Golf Wednesday 24th July 2013 After 17 of today's 24 players decided to descend upon the Sportsman Bar bright and early for a hearty breakfast we set off on our journey to Alenda Golf. All players started from the 10th Tee and with hot temperatures forecast the golf bags where filled to the brim with liquids of the rehydration type. Although some golfers chose to fill their bags with extra supplies of golf balls !!!! Spanish !!!!!

The course was in excellent condition with manicured fairways and slick greens, it sure provided a test for the best. The scoring was a little on the low side (maybe the heat got to some players or even the pressures of individual duels ???? ) After the round all 24 players returned to the Sportsman Bar, Quesada where Ron & Yo served a salad which was devoured in minutes an excellent feast on a hot day, thank you. We then carried out our presentation with prizes donated from Sportsman Bar (NTP wine) meal

vouchers from the Quesada Fish & Chip as well as meal vouchers from Mancinis Restaurant, Rojales. Big thank you to all.

The big story of the day "No bones for Jake" !!!!!!!

Winners of the Day : Winner : George Curran 34 pts (Lowest H/Cap) Runner-up : Tony Stead 34 pts Nearest the Pins : 3rd : George Curran, 5th : George Curran, 13th : Jerry Conybeare, 17th : John (I've won something) Sanchez Front 9 : Peter Brown 20pts Back 9 : John Kemp 16 pts Thanks all for a great day, next outing Wednesday 28th August @ Bonalba Golf & Spa .

If you would like to join us email : sportsmangolf@hotmail.com

Thursday 25/07/13 Corvera This week we traveled inland to Corvera thanks to a much publicised excellent deal with Costa Calida Golf Services to play a stableford competition. We arrived to find a very dry course with th grass appearing to be dormant on the tees and fairways. Nevertheless the greens were receptive and true if a little on the slow side but this and the lack of any real wind seemed to help as the scores were quite good on the whole. afterwards we returned to Clarkes Bar for some much needed refreshment. Results on the day were: Nearest the pin on hole 8 : Charlie Rodgers Nearest the pin on hole 15 : John Porter Nearest the pin on hole 10 in 2 : Tommy Clarke Longest drive on hole 12 : John Porter Winner with 42 points : Robert Wardrop Runner up with 38 points : Wayne Farrally (hope you enjoy your new handicaps after the axeman has visited) Next week we are at Peraleja meet at the bar at 08:00

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SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB BY SHEILA CAMMACK Premier 20 League: Tues 23rd July home & away v La Siesta. Wow we managed to keep our act together & picked up more points, with a clean sweep away, & at home we managed 3 out of 4. Congratulations to all the winners: Away: Singles, Colin Lindgren 21-8, Pairs, Ian Ross & June Jones 17-15, Trips, Sally Cordell, Sue Ross & Roy Cordell 19-16, Rinks, Tony Campbell, Scott Malden, Peter Cox & Keith Jones 18-15. Home: Singles, Frank Barclay 21-14, Pairs, Jacqui Campbell & Sheila Cammack15-12, Rinks, Bob White, Margaret Morrison, Les Bedford & Neil Morrison 17-13.

Points 16-2, shots 140-119.

Fed King’s Cup, Wednesday 17th July. SL Blues were away v Emerald Isle; there were some close games that could have gone either way. Well done to Singles: June Jones 21-3. Trips: Ann Holland, Joe Johnson & Mal Hughes 19-16.

Overall they managed to win the shots to take the extra 2 points for a 6-6 draw, shots 85-76.

The SL Whites at home v La Marina had a good result, with points 84 & shots 87-75. Well done to Singles: Jean Parkes, 21-17 & not to be out done, Paul Parkes, 21-10, Pairs: Les Bedford & Vic Slater, 16-13.

As announced, Dave Blackie’s hair cut took place on Tuesday 23rd.

Organised by Jean Hepehi, it was hosted by Julie at Carmen’s and she did a splendid job in building up the atmosphere and the cash & Dave’s courage with a glass or 2 of brandy! As it was all for charity Dave was a very good sport and allowed the process to become a performance; with the support of club members & friends at the restaurant, who contributed an extra 20 € for each eyebrow, the deed was

gradually done- thanks to Duncan (the barber). A final total of 217€ raised for Paul Cunningham nurses was handed over by Jean to Claire, representing the charity.

On the afternoon of Saturday 20th The Legionnaires group acted as hosts to play a team from San Luis; followed by a BBQ which seems to have been enjoyed by all involved.

PLEASE NOTE: NO MORE CHICKEN DRIVES UNTIL SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER (1:30/2:00).

If you’re playing, please check the notice-board for Keith’s “Cocktail League” (following the Kangaroo league) which starts Thursday 8th August.

For any information about San Luis Club please contact June Jones (Capt) 966188920 or Sheila Cammack (Sec) 966773001.

LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB BY NORMAN ADCROFT Premier 20, 15th & 22nd July. On the 15th we had a good game against San Miguel winning three games at home and one game away, gaining 8 points to San Miguel’s 10. Well done John Moss, Joy Gardiner & Jean Cooper, Anne & Robert Heath and Brian Gardiner, Irene Laverick, Doug Smith & Bill and Sue Jordan. It was a different scenario this week. We played against San Luis and only managed to win 1 game away, giving us only 2 points. Some of the games were very close and games were lost on the last couple of ends. Well done to Anne Heath, Dave Eccles and Brian Gardiner with a substantial win of 26 – 12.Only one more game to play next week, against Vistabella.

Thank you for all your support it has been difficult to put out teams some weeks, but we have managed.

Kings Cup, 17th July. For our last game of the season we entertained Quesada, and what a way to finish Ladies Singles, Joy Gardiner 2111: Pairs Brian Gardiner & Jean Cooper 23 - 15: Trips John Moss, Dave Eccles & Sue Jordan 22-10:Rinks Sheila Chorley, Jim Hudson, Bill Jordan & Brian Fraser 16-15. Overall shots 97-72. 10 pts La Siesta 2 pts Quesada. Thank you to Sheila & Jim for standing in at the

last minute. Thanks to everyone for an enjoyable season. Have a good summer.

Saturday Hamper, 14th & 21st July, winners were 14th Brian Fraser playing with two Friends from San Luis (who wish to remain anonymous) and 20th Hilary Clarke John Clarke and John Ball.

Chicken and Eggs 24th July. Chicken, Roy Howard, Wine Kevin Tivey, Eggs, Brian Thomason. Please note: this competition from the 31st July through August will take place on Wednesday mornings not afternoon.

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.

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By Steve Hibberd In the final Kings Cup match of the season, our Monarchs executed a fine 8-4 victory over San Miguel Maverick, leaving them in very satisfactory league position of 4th. Wins for Sandra Heath in the ladies singles (21-13), Brian Miller in the mens equivalent (21-9), and Cas Thomas with Brian Pocock in the pairs, was more than enough to earn a bonus 2 points for overall shots. Mr & Mrs Lockley, plus yours truly, came out on top in a thrilling Princes Cup encounter (14-11), which also saw them finish mid table.

The SABA ladies pairs league is close to reaching its conclusion, with the team led by Lyn Greenland currently out on top. With only one game remaining, a win will guarantee them finishing as champions.

Our other 'girlies' team, captained by Marilyn Fryatt, has also had a good season, with a top 4 finish looking to be on the cards. There are 2 games remaining for our sole mens team, in a group which has already been won by the team from Vistabella.

At the half way stage of the 8 week Greenlands v Quesada friendlies, the former are still leading the way. Last weeks match at Greenlands, resulted in us winning 5 of the 8 rinks played, but more importantly, added another 6 shots to a now impressive 82 shots advantage. Mary Lockley, Graham Bater & Mike Keating, finished the night as the teams top scorers.

COUNTRY BOWLS CLUB

By Lynne Bishop With the King's Cup now drawn to conclusion most of us at Country Bowls can take a hard earned rest from competitive bowling until Sept. no more early alarm calls no more standing on the green in temperatures of 30/40 degrees. The final King's Cup match for the Clarets was played at San Miguel against the Sheriffs, both teams trying to prevent relegation, we only gained two points and that was from our Ladies Singles player Pat Patton winning 21-16, well done Pat, our fate then depended on how many points San Miguel Mavericks, also fighting off relegation could grab from their game with Greenlands Monarchs. They got four which wasn't enough to save them.Thank you Monarchs for helping us out there, thats what families are for, we will repay you when we can!

Our Red league Merlots were at home playing Horadada and finished with an excellent result. Lin Watkins beat her Ladies Singles rival 218. Derek Gunning & Karen Kirk won the Pairs 20-17. Carole Donnellan, StJohn Broadhurst & Bryan Kirk won the Triples 17-14 and Ben Noke, Sandra Mcilroy, Joel Fernandez, & Dot Davies drew the Rinks 15-15. Overall shots, 90(9) - 75(3) Horadada. I'm sure we would all like to say thank you to our team Captains Eric Bishop and Dave Chaplin for their hard work keeping the teams together.

The Men's four wood pairs league is over for us on Monday, it's a known fact that Quesada's Pete Bonsor's team have already won this short league, well done to them.

Roll ups will continue as will our Tuesday evening roll up/social and our Internal Summer League players will battle on until the end of August, I'll report on that later on but for now I am taking a break to enjoy the Summer with my family & friends. Adios Amigos.

For more info about Country Bowls Club Tel Dave Chaplin (President) 968041367 or Barry Norris (Captain) 968370937 or visit www.countrybowlsclub.com

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VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB Sponsored by Autos Direct San Miguel Another one of those up and down weeks for Vistabella although at the end of the day we are extremely proud of our overall performance throughout the summer season.

On Tuesday we took on La Marina in the Premier Twenty League and managed to win three disciplines away and three disciplines at home. At Vistabella we won the Singles thanks to Maggie Furness the pairs due to Martin Foulcer and Richard Singles were our SUPERSTAR Maggie Furness Lee and also the rinks with Olwyn Ratcliffe, Les Barber, Neil Burrows and Mike Regan. At La won 21 – 18.

Marina we also won the singles courtesy of Ian Although we have not won any titles this Summer Kenyon, the Pairs with Stuart Allman and Sheila our overall performance has once again stressed Cox and the trips thanks to Gail Watson, Andy that Vistabella is on the up and perhaps with the few Leggatt and Fred Willshire. This gave us a 14 points bowlers we already know are going to join us next to 4 win by 152 shots to 105. year even greater things lie in store. So if you wish Our final Kings Cup Game was not such a resoundto join one of the most up and coming bowls clubs ing success but as we faced the eventual winners of the league perhaps this should not have been much on the Costa Blanca phone 966 107 846 to take of a surprise, we lost by 73 shots to 101 and by 10 advantage of the special offers for new members. points to 2. Our only success was in the Ladies Don’t miss out on this special offer.

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB Last week the Lions were away at San Miguel Sheriffs in the penultimate match of the Kings Cup League. A magnificent result for the singles with Bill Pain winning 21-6 against Lee Sinclair, and Deidre Leeming 21-15 against Sabrina Marks. The Pairs of Jason Prokopowycz and Derek Sale beat Alan Paterson and Russell Marks 30-7.

Unfortunately our Triples and Fours were not so successful. However, we won 8 – 4. Our Princes team of Ruth and Nick Birch and Nigel Baigent won their game against the League Winners.

This week saw the Lions topping the League ahead of 6 points from San Luis. Needing 7 points to ensure that we won the League, we won our match with Vistabella 10-2. (Shots 101-73) Great win for Nigel Baigent 21-13 against Ian Kenyon. Deidre Leeming lost out 21-18 to Maggie Furness. Jason and Derek continued their winning ways 20-11 against Gail Watson and Fred Willshire. The Triples, John Muldoon, Derek Toozer and Bill Pain took an early lead, only to be chasing over the last few ends, however, two magnificent draw bowls by

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EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB Tuesday evening found us playing our first of two very tough matches this week, this one being against Quesada in the Premier 20. The captain, struggling with availability, managed to get a team together with a few playing in less favoured positions. We did however have great fun, in good company and produced some good bowls. Though in general Quesada proved to be a little too strong for us and took 7 of the 8 rinks, not unreasonable against such a strong team. At home: Merv Armstrong 17-21. Rod Wright and David Whitworth 20-11. Carol Smith, Margaret Wright and Mike Smith 16-21. Geoff Wright, John Donovan, John Newell and Malc Elmore 8-32.

Away: Marianne Holtham 12-21. Enid Chapman and Bill Chapman 15-22. Jim Gracie, Ron Odell and Malc Sykes 15-30. Margaret Odell, Richard Needham, Graham Day and Mike Barnett 9-30.

Wednesday found our Kings Cup team entertaining Monte Mar, always a good match in good company.

All played well against a strong Monte Mar team,

Marianne Holtham came back from 12-17 to win by 21-17 whilst Jane Hamill and David Whitworth took a 4 on the last end to win 16-14. However Monte Mar took the rinks 3-2 and the overall shots.

Ladies singles: Marianne Holtham 21-17. Mens singles: Alec Morrice 14-21. Pairs: Jane Hamill and David Whitworth 16-14. Trips: Jim Gracie, Malc Elmore and Stew Hamill 6-25. Rinks: Merv Armstrong, Rod Wright, Shirley Edwards and Mike Smith 16-21.

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Bill gave us the win 17-16. Pete Bonsor’s rink, George Carnell, Pearl Houghton and Tom Hill produced some magnificent bowling to win 25-12 against Jenny Bowman’s four.

A great game for our Princes team, Dave Donovan, Nick Birch and Chip Chapman winning 21-11 against a strong team skipped by Richard Lee. Well done to our Tigers team for coming a creditable third in the Red League.

For details of membership contact Joe Riley on 96 572 5787.

A warm evening at the Peacocks Petanca club, and a full line up for this mixed triples, in aid of two chosen charities, the AECC for Cancer, with the Pink Ladies, and for S.A.T the local dog rescue centre in Dolores.

With play starting at 5-30, it was soon clear that this was going to be a warm night, with each team playing 3 games each. After all teams had completed the 3 games, four teams ended with 3 wins, the top two teams both from Amigos Belgas, now in the final, this was very entertaining, with the neutrals lending support to both teams, who fought for every point with the measure being well used with so many close calls. The winners were Michelle and Jean Francios Santiago, and Marc Biancone, who had fought back well against team mates Nicole and Roland Jacquemin, and Guy Fernandez, they went home with the champagne. In third place were Jeanette Mapson, Gordon Morrow and Bob Reid, from the Panthers club.They had performed well and deserved a place on the rostrum. In fourth place and again very close behind were Anita Ludwig, Doreen Wiles and Alan Flitman, from the Peacocks team. In fifth place were Liz and Chris Charlton and Roger Seymour from Lakeside. The sixth place went to Sue and Peter Ward, and Liz Davies from Los Banditos.

With the presentations over, it was time to reflect on the hard work undertaken by the Peacocks members, with Izzy, Barry, Dave and Norman running the meeting so well,. Izzy Tolson then announce that 400e had been raised with both AECC and S.A.T sharing this . Finally a big thank you to the owner and staff who really worked hard throughout the meeting, which helps make this such a popular Petanca centre. Four more pistes would bring this up to competition level, with the flood lights coming later !!

ROCAJUNA OPEN PAIRS Despite the warm weather, we had a good day at Rocajuna, with four teams each winning 4 games each. The eventual winners were Gordon Morrow, from the Panthers, and his partner Paco Lopez from Rocajuna, they held off a strong challenge from Bob Kellaway and Hans Karlsson from Rocajuna, even third place was such a close call with George Dubois,adding strength to Rocajuna, he and Francios Ruffy, finished third and looked really good. In fourth place were Chris Charlton and Roger Seymour from Lakeside, they competed well with wins over Hans and Bob, and Pepino and Pedro. Michelle and Jean Francios Santiago from Amigos Belgas took the 6th place.

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SPAIN OVER 40’S CRICKETERS CONQ U ER THE DANES On the 11th July, the Spanish Over 40s Cricket Team travelled to Denmark´s city of Copenhagen to take part in two Tournaments one a 20/20 and the other of 40 overs on.

The eleven players are all members of Cricket teams across Spain.

They were G Wambeek, G Evans, K Laundon, J Braithwaite, D Williams, H James, P Davis, D Keane, N French, R Nix, H Phull and the Spanish Team Scorer L Laundon. With NO 12th man there was no capacity for any slacking or for any injuries!!!!

The tournament was opened by the Deputy Mayor welcoming teams from Holland, Sweden, England, Spain and Denmark.

All the matches were played at the spectacular ‘Svanholm Park Stadium’ and the weather for Cricket was fantastic the entire week.

Spain kicked off their 20/20 tournament with a grueling 3 games on the trot! The first game was against the Dutch, who struggled to reach 68 for 9 at the end of their 20 overs, thanks to some fine bowling from Spain, with H Phull taking 4 wickets for 11 runs. In reply openers D Williams and G Evans knocked of the runs in 10.2 overs.

After a comfortable first game win, their match against Sweden was a different ball game all together. The Swedish team had fielded several players under the age of 40 years, somewhat against the rules and regulations. However, not to take anything away from their explosive batting, they scored an awesome 222 for 4 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, a quick fire 69 runs from K Laundon gave Spain hope, but after losing their top order wickets quickly, Spain finished their 20 overs with 127 runs for 7 wickets.

The Spanish team had to quickly re-group and focus on their 3rd match of the day which was against the hosts Denmark. They had to win this match and the remaining one against the ´Forty Club´ English team to stand any chance of winning the tournament. G Wambeek, 20/20 captain, yet again lost the toss and once more the Spanish team

started the match in the field. The Danes had a flying start but some fine bowling from K Laundon and N French slowed them down, finishing on 97 runs for 5 wickets in their 20 overs. Spain started disastrously with K Laundon out for 0, but a 50 from D Williams and a solid batting partnership from P Davis and G Evans took Spain to their 2nd victory needing just 15 overs to get the target.

The following day was the big game; although Sweden had technically won the 20/20 Tournament having won all their matches; the real legitimate winners would be from the game between Spain v England. Losing the toss again, Spain were in the field chasing leather and at one point The English Forty Club looked as if they were going to reach 200 plus in their 20 overs. However, Spain faught back and the middle order bowling of P Davis and G Wambeek contained the side to 134 runs for 6 wickets.

The Spanish in reply lost their in-form batsman D Williams cheaply for 2 runs! Steady batting was required from G Evans and K Laundon and as the required run rate crept up, both batsman lost their wickets within balls of each other. With P Davis and N French at the crease and a required run rate in double figures, it looked as if all was lost. 4 overs to go and a run rate now at 13, both batsman were finally seeing the ball as big as a “football`”. P Davis smashed the ball everywhere, including 2 huge sixes. He was well supported by N French and they got Spain to the target with 3 balls to go. P Davis finished 47 not out and had also taken 3 wickets in the bowling attack.

This performance earned the Spanish Team the title of being ‘The Real 40+ Champions’, 2nd only to the young Swedish side.

It was the Danish XI Cricket Club’s, 50th Jubilee Anniversary and to celebrate, the Host, Holland, Spain and a combined 11 were to take part in a special 40 overs tournament. G Evans was to captain these matches for Spain and he faired no better in winning the toss, so yet again Spain started both

games in the field.

The first was against the Dutch team, who batted well with their two international stars scoring 50s taking them to a respectable total of 228 in their 40 overs, J Braithwaite again the pick of the bowlers. In reply, D Williams (putting aside his previous failure) and G Evans amazingly achieved the required target of 229 runs in only 29 overs. D Williams made a superb 127 not out and a skipper´s innings from G Evans 76 not out. “A great innings said the Tournament Organisers”.

The final game against the Combined XL, which was a team made up of players from England, Denmark and Holland. Combined team batting first finished on 162 runs from their 40 over, pinned back by fine bowling from J Braithwaite - 4 wickets for 45 runs, H Phull - 2 wickets for 25 runs, D Keane 2 wickets for 32 runs. The Spanish team continued to show their strength in the 40 over game and with a reshuffled order, their outstanding wicket keeper R Nix opened the batting with K Laundon, they both reached their 50 and declared to allow D Keane - 30 not out and J Braithwaite - 6 not out, to see the Spanish team reach their target needing only 23 overs.

The Spanish 40+ Team would like to thank Cricket Espana for their contribution towards flight costs and to Ricos Bar Restaurant, SJ&A Digital Printing Services, both based in Torrevieja by the Park of Nations for sponsoring them and their support.

SPANISH TEAM AWARDS Best Individual Performance – P Davis v England Best Batsman – G Evans v Denmark Best Bowler – J Braithwaite consistent bowling throughout Players Player - H Phull

CARP-R-US CLUB NEWS

ABBEY ANGLING MATCH FISHING REPORT The 6th round of the Summer Series was fished at the Eden Stretch on the 23rd July.

The pegs are all quite good at present, but work is needed to be done on a regular basis as the bamboo pop there heads up without much warning. There is still quite a lot of litter being left especially on pegs one and two, which are frequented by pleasure anglers.

There was a steady flow on the water and it was also a good colour, but fishing was hard going with only 7 .850kgs needed to win the match 1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7.850kg fishing the pole using bread punch 2nd Andy (Web Man) Stevenson with 5.920kg fish-

ing the feeder using corn and maggot 3rd Richard (Fishing Again) Kendle with 5.500kg fishing the pole using bread We held our “ Summer Do” at the Abbey Tavern on the 13th July which was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all, the food was first class which was followed with live music and dancing in the Garden. Well done to Mick Hill our Treasurer for once again organizing a first class night and we look forward to our next party in the near future.

All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965328368

This week the Club fished the Annual pairs match on the Embalse del Argos, in the Province of Murcia. It was a very hot day and you had to be careful of the sun. In the last 4 weeks the water levels there have gone down some 30%.

The results were a win for the pair of Dennis Pick and Eddie Badcock, with Dave Bacon and John Brightling in second place and Geoff Tempest and Steve Collins 3rd.

The first round of the Clubs Bar El Alto Knock-out Trophy will be fished at the Bar on Thursday morning the 1st of August, please meet there at 8.00am for the draw and you will fish from 9.00 to 1.00pm.

The result of the vote last Sunday for the venue for the Clubs Christmas Dinner and Presentation evening was a very clear response that it be held at the Bar on Tuesday the 10th of December. There will be a 5€ non refundable deposit required per person.

The next Quiz night will be on Tuesday the 30th of July starting at 7.30pm, the cost of entry is 1 Euro per person and teams to a maximum of 6 are allowed to take part.

The next of our Club meetings will be held on Sunday the 4th of August with the Committee at 10.00 am followed by the General meeting at 11.00.

The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is situated just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar and near to the Repsol garage.

Information on this Angling and Social Club can be found on the Clubs website at www.carprus.net or by phoning 966 717 923 for the latest information.

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ELCHE - THE LADY IS FOR TURNING! Following last week’s

BY JOHN veto of her marido joinMCGREGOR ing Elche, reasons unclear, Romanian Mrs Christian Sapunaru has exercised her feminine right to change her mind and her full-back husband has now signed for three seasons from Real Zaragoza for the Illicitanos to give Elche a strong-looking defence, the pillar that enabled Elche to at last climb out of their 24 year home in Spain’s second division that last tremendous season.

three years ago to join Real Betis Elche have lacked a big powerful striker to take the weight off small fast strikers like Coro, who was a revelation last season. Much is being made of last week’s signing of striker Manu del Moral who scored in one of last week’s friendlies. It will be a big test for him and every Franjiverde player, new and old next Wednesday evening, 31st July at the Martinez Valero, 8.45 kick off against Portugese superstars Benfica. This will leave just two and half weeks before the big La Liga kick-off, the same as the

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T O R R Y AN NO U N C E P R E SEASON FRIENDLY D AT E S

By Steve Hibberd Torry have announced 3 home pre-season friendlies, all to be played at Nelson Mandela Stadium, whilst work continues restoring the pitch at Vicente Garcia to an acceptable condition. Elche Illicitano was played on Sunday evening, then on Weds 7 Aug, ko 7pm, a visit from Murcian 3rd div side UCAM Murcia awaits them. Finally, on Weds 14 Aug, also a 7pm ko, recently promoted to regional preferente side CD Cox, arrive at the rugby artificial turf stadium, before the new season starts in earnest on Sun 25 Aug, with a home fixture against La Nucia.

Having been previously expected to join Madrid based club Getafe 'B' following trials, Rafa has returned to Torry and signed a new contract.

Unfortunately, it's the opposite path for Rodri, who has not come up to expectations, and has been released. The squad has been boosted by the arrival of 2 more players in the last week. Pastor Alejandro Martinez, aged 22, has arrived from Almoradi,

Pastor is another arrival from Almoradi

alongside 28 year old midfielder Luis Sanz Cortes (LUICHI), whose last club was Crevillente.

VALLADOLID EDGE HURACÁN AT PINATAR ARENA

Also joining this week from Seville is 31 year-old centre-back Domingo Cisma to complement David Lomban, recently arrived from Barcelona ‘B’, and veteran Catalan Sergio Peligrin who has played valiantly for Elche for the past four years. It would seem resident full back Argentinian Damian Suarez will compete with Sapuranu for the right back spot, and another new signing defender, from – where else, Seville – is left back Alberto Botia, an experienced 24 year-old who will compete with Elche’s free-kick and penalty specialist Edu Albacar on the left. Also still on the scene is the injury-prone but versatile Frenchman Gregory Berenger who can play in defence and midfield but at the moment is still out injured.

On Elche’s radar is a big striker from Ghana, Richmond Boakye who has played for the national Under 20 side in Turkey, and also in Italy. Juventus and others are also said to be interested, but it would be a good move for the young man to join Elche and play in La Liga. Since 27 goal Jorge Molina left

UK’s Premiership. In Elche’s case the Illicitanos will travel to the capital Madrid, mercifully not (yet) to play Real or Athletico but Rayo Vallecano in their modest suburban 14,700 seater stadium, but this club are a good side who finished eighth last season and will provide a real test for Elche’s prospects and progress. The following weekend the Illicitanos will host Real Sociedad, a great event for the club and the City of Palms, to see the big teams back at last, where they haven’t been seen for 24 years.

Over 2,300 turned up to watch Elche’s latest warm up game played at the Pinatar Arena against fellow La Liga outfit Real Valladolid on Saturday night.

They were rewarded with an entertaining display of attacking football by both teams topped with a ‘world class’ Elche winner from Generelo early in the second period. Final score Valladolid 1 Elche CF 2.

Mucho Elche!

SPORTS CITY ATTRACTS NEW VISITORS

Torrevieja Sports City continues to attract major clubs from around the world the most recent of which is the Icelandic Grassroots Club "FRAM" (www.fram.is) who have been using the town facilities since last Wednesday.

The senior Football club plays in the first división of the Icelandic Football League.

Boys and girls of the junior club have been working out at the Ciudad Deportiva de Torrevieja where they will remain until next Wednesday. During their stay they have played several friendly matches from similar age Group clubs in the region The Councillor for Sports, Luis María Pizana, himself a former goalkeeper with FC Torrevieja, emphasised how important visitors to the Sports City are for both the hotel sector and the Sports Council in the city through its Department of Sports Tourism.

As the International Sports Tourism market continues to grow it is important that the city of salt continue to attract sports clubs to its excellent sports facilities, to enjoy both the climate and the wonderful resources available throughout the region.

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Local spectators continued to enjoy quality pre season football last week at the Pinatar Arena when Real Valladolid overcame Valencia Huracán by 2-1 in yet another competitive friendly. Ebert Pucelle put the newly promoted La Liga side in front just before the interval with a well timed header following a Valiente cross. Manucho put them 2-0 up a quarter hour into the second period but the tough and disciplined Segunda B outfit Huracán pulled one back from Javi Lopez with just 15 minutes remaining.

The game was watched by about 500 spectators.

Upcoming matches planned for the stadium, entry to which is 5 euro, are listed below: Wednesday 31 July 20.00 Real Murcia - CD Olimpic Xátiva Friday 2 August 20.00 UD Almeria - Real Murcia Saturday 10 August 20.00 Real Murcia - Elche CF

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