The leader 501

No 501

Monday, 23rd December, 2013

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UNITED TO RULE

After 2 years battling in opposition, trying everything possible to return, from moves to discredit and plans to block salaries, the Partido Popular are set to return to govern following a pact with yet another arch enemy, the CLR. Now, brushing aside their differences, Pedro Mancebo and Juan Ignacio Lopez Bas of the CLR, have joined with the Partido Popular to make the necessary 13 names to sign a censure motion to overthrow the bipartite government team of the PSOE and Los Verdes, and return the PP to power.

It was in the local elections of 2011 that the PP lost their control of Orihuela, a position they had held since 1987, with one opinion being that their neglect if the coastal zone had swung the vote away from their majority.

The Partido Popular was ejected from rule after thirteen councillors from a PSOE, CLR-CLARO and Los Verdes coalition combined to form the government team.

However, it was not long into

their tenure that Bob Houliston from CLARO resigned from government, saying that his reasons were because of the “systematic refusal of an element in the government to cooperate and coordinate their activities which concern the coast with me�, referring to Pedro Mancebo, who had been given more control of the coastal zone than Houliston thought appropriate.

Asuncion Mayoral from CLR was later to be expelled from her political group too, both of these factors becoming a key point now. Most recently, Antonia Moreno, the head of the PSOE, also resigned from her role as deputy mayor.

In January, 2013, Pedro Mancebo was also expelled from the government by the Mayor, which prompted the resignation of his colleague, Juan Ignacio Lopez Bas. In the summer of 2013, the PP, along with Bob Houliston, attempted the signing of a censure motion, but this move failed on account of confusion and controversy of who should lead, and disagreement within the ranks of the Orihuela PP as to the lack of approval up their chain of command.

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Continued from Page One Much has already been documented about the regional party not wanting Mónica Lorente to return as the local head, as anybody facing legal investigations into corruption cases are exempt from holding the top posts, a situation also frequently commented on by Perdo Mancebo during his time in opposition. As a result, the group have nominated Josefina (Pepa) Ferrando García as the Mayor, with the intention for her to take the seat as the eighth such holder of the title of Mayor since Orihuela began a democratic concern in 1979.

As the document has now been signed, and supported by the regional party head, approved by the Regional Secretary, Serafín Castellano, an extraordinary plenary meeting has been called for the 3rd of January, at which point, the motion will be formally tabled and the responsibility of government handed back to the PP, with their new coalition of CLR, resulting in the PSOE and Los Verdes being removed to the role of opposition.

During the signing of the document, Castellano said that the motion is “future orientated” for the “growth, progress and stability for the city of Orihuela”, confirming that “an act of democratic justice” has been achieved, as the PP, along with CLR, now hold over 20,000 votes, giving them an overall majority to rule the municipality of near 100,000.

However, of the people who have signed the motion, which was formally handed in at the town hall on Friday, one person missing is the PP´s former ally of the coast, Bob Houliston. His CLARO party had an agreement with the PP, which would apply for the term of this administrative period, but Houliston and Mancebo had long since fallen out of their own pact after the 2011 elections, it was unlikely that the pair would ever be able to reconcile, with the PP now seemingly choosing a different alignment of previous opposers.

Bob Houliston told The Leader, “C.L.A.R.O. learned from the press on Thursday, 19 December that the Popular Party and Pedro Mancebo's CLR party had joined together to sign a motion of censure”, continuing, “This decision by the PP constituted a unilateral breaking of the PP-CLARO government agreement of July,

2012. In C.L.A.R.O's opinion it was a complete deception and a cynical act motivated by the desire of the Popular Party to enter into government at no matter what price.”

In view of this move, and the “negative and destructive role played by the CLR Party of Pedro Mancebo in relation to C.L.A.R.O.”, explaining that his party “considers that it would be a disservice to Orihuela and to Orihuela Costa if they were to become partners in a government with the Popular Party”.

Therefore, C.L.A.R.O's Executive Committee have agreed that the party should join Asuncion Mayoral, also expelled from the CLR-CLARO council group by Pedro Mancebo, to seek to “invalidate the motion of censure by expelling Pedro Mancebo and his CLR colleague from the CLR-CLARO Coalition, the political formation on the basis of which the two parties contested the municipal election of 2011”.

Following a meeting held on Saturday, this expulsion took place, for which Mancebo and Lopez Bas have three days in which to appeal this decision which, “if it is confirmed could invalidate their participation in the planned PP-CLR motion of censure just as Pedro Mancebo had previously limited the rights of Bob Houliston and Asuncion Mayoral to vote in a motion of censure against the government”.

Meanwhile, in the midst of this legal battle, the current mayor of the municipality, Monserrate Guillén, has vowed that he and his team will continue to work “until the very last day”, for the interests of the people of the municipality, even confirming that the regular plenary meeting due to be held on the 27th of this month, will continue with “absolute normality”. Guillén is also adamant that he has held his post with a clear conscience, and, whenever his time as mayor does come to an end, whether it be a matter of weeks, or sometime in the future, “I came with an empty suitcase and I´ll go with it equally empty”, having gained little personally whilst serving the municipality, other than the belief that he has worked for the citizens of one of the most politically fragmented areas of Spain.

CATHY ALL TABBED OUT Following the business end of the meeting TAABS were once again on hand to bring Christmas cheer to the December gathering of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion at their most recent meeting held at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras.

Their performance of carols and Christmas songs has now become one of the highlights in the organization’s social calendar but this year their concert had special significance. It was the very last occasion they sang under the direction of Cathy Carson.

Following the ordination of her husband Keith she has decided to spend rather more of her time at his side, providing him with the additional support that his new role will undoubtedly need.

Earlier in the evening Cathy had accepted a certificate of appreciation from the Chairman Keith Carter, thanking both her and the group for the entertainment and support they had provided and

wishing her well in her retirement. She will be replaced as Musical Director by Shirley Godfrey who, for all future bookings, can be reached on 677 313 073.

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AIDEN BYRNE’S HIS W AY AROUND VISTABELLA

Before leaving for the course at 7.30am we were well wrapped up with waterproofs and woolly hats anticipating low temperatures at the course BUT we couldn’t be more wrong because some welcome cloud cover kept the temperature at a pleasant level and then half way through the round the sun came out making it a thoroughly warm winter day.

The course was in beautiful condition with some of the best greens in the area and we must say a big thank you to Pablo Riestra and his team who worked wonders in collecting money, preparing cards and processing the scores and producing the winners list.

Today’s competition was the latest in the series of competitions sponsored by THE LEADER newspaper/EXITE radio in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services and consisted of an 18 hole stableford with a field of 38 players.

The purpose of these events is to provide competitive, friendly and affordable golf and listening to the feedback from the competi-

tors we appeared to ticked all of these boxes.

Taking part in any event is important and to then win something puts the icing on the cake and for today’s event the prizes were provided by our main sponsors Costa Blanca Green Fee Services, the Leader,’ Mick the Grip’ Reeves, Liberty Seguros and of course Vistabella themselves and our thanks go to them for their support.

There were a whole host of prizes ranging from tea mugs to green fee vouchers with many valued prizes in between and the majority of those players who attended the prize presentation appeared to go away with something.

The football card draw was won

by Martin Collins who collected €15 (but don’t tell his wife).

The balance of the football card proceeds were ‘topped up’ by Mike Probert and the Leader who presented €25 to Mick the Grip for Help the Heroes and the British Legion.

On the day there was remarkably consistent golf played which reflected in good scoring and the nearest the pin prizes were well contested and the winners on the day were as follows:

1st – Aidan Byrne - 40 points 2nd – Gabriel Botella – 38 points 3rd – Andy Trefry - 36 points 4th – Wim Schmitz - 35 points 5th – Martin Collins – 34 points 6th – Ray Muttock – 34 points 7th – Nigel Synnock – 33 points 8th – Colin Mitchell - 33 points Nearest Pin on Hole 4 – Derreck Shears, on Hole 8 – Santiago Martinez, on Hole 15 – Dave Smith Longest Drive Hole 3 – Tony Hall, Hole 7 – Neil O’Donaghue A big thank you to all of the players who joined us on this day and seasons greetings and best wishes from all at the LEADER and Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to all of our readers and many thanks for your support throughout the year. The next LEADER/EXITE competition will be held in June 2014 again in support of the Lions Charity so watch the newspaper for more information.

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-blancagreenfees.com.

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NEW BEACHFRONT WALKWAY FOR TORREVIEJA SOUTH

The mayor of Torrevieja invited tender son Thursday for a new 2 km pedestrain walkway linking the Paseo Marítimo with La Playa De Los Náufragos A Cala Ferris, a total area of 12,000 sq mtrs.

The operating budget for the Project will total 1,578,876 euros. He is currently waiting for approval by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment ( MAGRAMA ) and with a a completion period of 8 months he anticipates that work will commence by mid next year 2014.

In making the announcement the mayor was accompanied by the Councillor for Works Services, Javier Montoro.

Snr Dolon said that the Project is particularly important in that it will provide continuation of the pedestrian walkway from the maritime port to La Cala Ferris.

Because of the terrain the walkway is bound to be extremely diverse. It will include an aggregated trail, wooden sleepers and walkways ands well as the introduction of street furniture, litter bins, benches and lighting.

EXPERTS PREDICT 5% ELECTRICITY PRICE HIKE IN JANUARY Financial experts are predicting a price increase in excess of 5% on domestic electricity bills in the New Year, on account of increases in the wholesale supply marketplace.

The wholesale electricity price has risen sharply in recent days, with increases of up to 13% possible, which also looks likely to continue, which could have an adverse affect on the energy auction and supply rate during the first quarter, which starts on the 19th of December.

This increase would mean a 5% increase in January, assuming the government keeps its promise on frozen tariffs for regulated activities.

The rate was up by 3% in January, down by 6.6% in April and picked up again by 1.2% in July, was up 1.2% as an additional tax in August to balance the reduction in profit that the supply companies faced, and increased by 3.1% in October´s review.

The auction to establish the public rate comes only a few days after the sharp increase in wholesale supply, which has raised some suspicions and enquiries by the National Commission on Financial Markets and Competition.

Secretary of State for Energy, Alberto Nadal, has said that there are factors that explain these prices, including the shutting down of three nuclear power plants; he also noted that the Government wants to ensure “that no external factor has influenced the price”.

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HUGE SUCCESS FOR 2ND ELCHE ZOMBIE RACE

Over 400 participants cheated death for the day, when the second Carrera Zombies too to the streets of Elche on Saturday.

As the runners made their way through the 8 kilometre course, their route would be blocked by the living dead, all trying to convert them, taking them to the dark side.

As the apocalyptic scene converted the traditional city to a showcase of horror, the runners had to dodge the undead, keeping their “life” intact, or become dead in the street.

In reality, the event was a lot of fun for those who took part and the many hundreds more who watched. As the students and teachers from the University Miguel Hernandez, who had organised the event, set off from the Plaça de Baix.

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ALICANTE BUS SER VICES TO SUFFER STRIKES

Workers on the urban and intercity bus services from Alicante start a nine day strike from Tuesday, after postponing their action from the 12th of December in order for them to vote of confidence in the company La Alcoyana and the town hall Department of Infrastructure.

Both sides met on Monday in a bid to negotiate the reduction in the number of proposed redundancies, but union members say that the company do not see any need to reduce this, or offer further explanations.

The strikes will take place on Tuesday and Friday this week, as well as Monday, Tuesday which is Christmas Eve, Thursday and Friday of next week.

The minimum services required to operate will be 40% during peak times and 30% at others.

ENGLISH FILMS IN PILAR There were about 90 people attending the recent meeting held in Pilar Cinema.

The outcome of the meeting was that everyone agreed that an Association should be formed to show English films. Traditional 35 mm films are no longer made and to show the films in the new format would require a digital projector costing €35,000-€50,000 which they cannot afford at the moment. It is planned to show films by projecting DVDs using a digital projector which can be rented for €600 per month. Unfortunately you cannot sell tickets when showing a DVD film as this is forbidden. Other costs would include hiring the films which would amount to €1,000 per month, cost for lighting, cleaning etc of €400 per month making a monthly cost in total of €2,000 per month. Therefore it is necessary to have at least 200 people joining the Association at a cost of €10 per month which would give the person entrance to the cinema free for four weeks. Each person in the Association would have to commit for nine months. If anyone is interested could you please contact Diego on duplexespaciocultural@gmail.com expressing who you are ie numbers involved like a couple. What days you would like to have films shown, bearing in mind that it can only be Monday to Friday. Please put as the subject of the e-mail ´Cinema Club – English films´. So far 86 people have shown interest and it is hoped that there will be enough interest to get this project off the ground early in the new year.

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REAL MADRID, BARCELONA AND ELCHE ACCUSED OF RECEIVING ILLEGAL AID Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said on Monday that the European Commission (EC) has opened an official investigation into the receipt of illegal state aid by seven Spanish football clubs including Elche and Hercules, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, Osasuna and Valencia.

He then confirmed that the Spanish government has never made any illegal grants and is now preparing arguments to defend the clubs in question. "It is obvious that the government will defend the seven clubs which are all part of the brand Spain" he said.

However the EC is citing the clubs for three different reasons, stating that they have benefited from public support incompatible with European Community rules.

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Club Bilbao and Osasuna are all being investigated because of their special tax status which, as they are still owned by their members, or socios, is said to provide them with an unfair tax advantage while the focus is on

Valencia, Elche and Hercules who are being investigated because of help that they have received from the regional government in the form of loans and bank guarantees.

In addition, a further investigation is being carried out by the Commission into the affairs of Real Madrid over aid they received for the construction of their new training facilities at Valdebebas near Madrid's main airport, and Bilbao over aid they received for the construction of their new stadium, which opened this season.

Brussels has said that all these investigations are at an early stage and there is still a great deal of legal argument to be covered. The minister said, there will now be a period of three months for the government to present it’s arguments.

The decision to begin proceedings, which could take many months to conclude and produce actual sanctions, will be officially announced in Brussels on Wednesday, Margallo was quoted as telling reporters in the Belgian capital.

WARNING ISSU ED OVER IKEA LA MPS A Spanish consumer association has joined echoed calls by furniture giant Ikea, who have urged parents of small children to ensure that electric cables from lamps are out of their reach.

The move has come about after Ikea issued a recall notice for their Smilla range of lamps, after a 16 month old baby died having been strangled by the cord. Other incidents have also been reported, but only one resulted in the tragic death.

In a statement, the company has asked that customers who have bought the Ikea Smilla lamps should check that the cables are “out of reach of children, when located in a crib or playpen and the cable is attached to the wall safely”.

The lamps come in a variety of designs from stars to seahorses, all with a 2 metre long cable. Ikea has said that affected customers can either return or receive “a free safety kit that includes a warning label, safety instructions and adhesive fasteners to secure the cable to the wall”.

The company also apologised to their customers.

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VILLAR PALASÍ SCHOOL COLLECT A TON OF FOOD

Students from the Villar Palasí public school have collected a ton of non-perishable food to be distributed to needy families by the Red Cross in a campaign organized by the children called 'El baúl navideño' (The Christmas trunk).

The school has 380 students , of which 28% are from immigrant families. The center's director, Manuel Otero , explained that this campaign is part of the program of Christmas events which was held last Tuesday at the Teatro Circo.

In the same event there were demonstrations of costume, scenery, theatre (many with the participation of the teachers themselves ) and choreography in which students performed themselves.

The program also included a nativity scene, a Christmas tree and Christmas card competition which also involved their parents. The PTA also organized a Christmas drawing competition which were displayed by the tree.

SANTIAGO DE LA RIBERA FROM THE AIR The municipal museum of San Javier is currently hosting a photographic exhibition showing the development of the area since 1929.

The exhibition, entitled “Santiago de la Ribera: Naval Base to the General Air Academy, 19291980” includes a selection of images taken from the air along with others from the city archives, “the family album of San Javier” and contributions from D. Miguel Ferrer and D. Antonio Barnuevo.

The exhibition was opened by the mayor of San Javier, Juan Martínez, who was accompanied by Academy Commanding officer, Colonel AGA, Emilio Gracia and numerous guests. It has been organised to mark the 125th Anniversary of Santiago de la Ribera and through 176 snapshots, the evolution of the local population as well as the military base, the infrastructure, landscapes and social development can readily be seen.

Many of the photographs have been provided from the archives of the General Air Academy and are dated as early as 1929. They are part of a set of photos that provide great historical value and that, in recent years, have been digitized through the Municipal Archives of the Department of Heritage in San Javier.

The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 09:30 to 13:30 hrs and from 16:00 to 18:30 hrs. On Sunday the opening hours are 10:30 h to 13:30 hrs.

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LANGUAGE COURSE IN PILAR

Pilar’s Councillor for Integration, Violeta Martínez, attended the final day of a language course last Wednesday where she presented certificates of achievement to 36 foreign students who had all successfully completed a course in ‘Spanish for Foreigners’ organised by the Town Hall.

The students, all from different nationalities , said they were very pleased with the outcome of the course, all of whom joined in with the celebrations by learning a little of the Spanish culture as they each tasted a sample of traditional Christmas sweets in the classroom.

Martínez said that in the next few weeks the Town Hall will be most likely to launch a new edition of the course as there are still many residents eager to learn the language and improve their knowledge of Spanish culture so that they might better integrate into their new way of life.

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D E TA I L S O F O R I H U E L A C O S TA CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES RELEASED Councillor for the Coast, Martina Scheurer, released the details last week of the route to be taken by the forthcoming Orihuela Costa Three Kings Parade on Sunday 5 January.

Accompanied by a representative from La Zenia Boulevard, Almudena Soubrier, Ms Scheurer said that the procession would depart la calle Nicolás de Bussy, from behind the school, at 5pm and parade to La Zenia Boulevard where the reception of the Magi will take place in the central mall.

The councilor said that the event continues to grow year on year with the coming parade planned to be bigger and better than ever before.

Soubrier said that she was intending that the main float will be sponsored and that having hosted the Magi in the mall last year she could say in advance that the coming event will be well martialled and safe.

Ms Scheurer said there will be at least three floats and each will be accompanied by a multitude of animals and dancers. She also confirmed that the two stores Al Campo and Leroy Merlin will participate in the parade.

In addition to the Three Kings parade there will be a Christmas Market which will be held on the public car park directly outside the boulevard from 20 to 23 December and then on 29 December, at 12.30, a classical a concert on the esplanade in front of Playa Flamenca.

Monday 23rd December, 2013 MARKETS - Agres, Callosa d’En Sarria, Cox, Denia, Elche, Formentera, Granja de Rocamora, Ibi, La Nucia, Llocnou de Sant Jeroni, Parcent, Petrer, Penaguila, Monover, Real de Gandia, San Pedro del Pinatar, Santa Pola, Sax, Torremendo, Xeraco.

BENIGEMBLA - Local Fiesta.

ORIHUELA - Exhibition, "Una vida con la pintura", Sala de exposicones de la Lonja (Until 31 December). Exhibition "Pencil, paper and bombs", Spanish Civil War Children´s drawings, Sala San Juan de Dios (Until 31 December). 16:00 – X-Box 360 tournament, Centro Cultural la Lonja.

ORIHUELA COSTA - Christmas Market, municipal car park next to Zenia Boulevard. Father Christmas, Ice Rink & Scalextric, Zenia Boulevard. 20:30 - Tom Lumley performs at the Bushwaka.

Tuesday 24th December, 2013 Christmas Eve. MARKETS - Alicante, (Rastro), Aspe, Altea, Barx, Bellreguard, Benijofar, Campo de Mirra, Castalla, Elda, ORIHUELA, Palma de Gandia, Piles, Rafelcofer, Relleu, San Fulgencio, Sella, Tibi, Villalonga, Xalo(Jalon), Xeresa.

ORIHUELA - Exhibition, "Una vida con la pintura", Sala de exposicones de la Lonja (Until 31 December). Exhibition "Pencil, paper and bombs", Spanish Civil War Children´s drawings, Sala San Juan de Dios (Until 31 December). 16:00 – X-Box

360 tournament, Centro Cultural la Lonja.

ORIHUELA COSTA - Father Christmas, Ice Rink, Scalextric & Christmas Parade, Zenia Boulevard. Last day to visit Father Christmas.

Wednesday 25th December, 2013 Christmas Day. BARCELONA - Mississippi Gospel Choir, Gran Teatre Del Liceu- Altres.

ORIHUELA - Open air Christmas Concert. 19:00 – Orchestral Christmas Concert, Teatro Circo.

ORIHUELA COSTA - 11am La Zenia Beach Chrismas Day get together. Scalextric & Ice Rink, Zenia Boulevard.

Thursday 26th December, 2013 Boxing Day, Kwanzaa begins.

Local fiesta in numerous Spanish towns, including BENIARBEIG, BENIARRÉS, BENIFALLIM, GORGA, NOVELDA, ORBA, PARCENT, PEGO, SAN MIGUEL, SAX AND TIBI for Segundo día de Navidad.

ORIHUELA - Exhibition, "Una vida con la pintura", Sala de exposicones de la Lonja (Until 31 December). Exhibition "Pencil, paper and bombs", Spanish Civil War Children´s drawings, Sala San Juan de Dios (Until 31 December).

ORIHUELA COSTA - Three Kings Letter Collections, Ice Rink & Scalextric, Zenia Boulevard.

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SNOW EXPECTED IN LOS MONTESINOS. A real winter rarity is to descend in Los Montesinos in January. We can guarantee that snow will arrive... Snow White, that is. The Rojales panto group are presenting their version of the classic fairy tale, written in panto style by Barry Cox. Snow White will be performed in the school of music in Los Montesinos on Thursday and Friday 9th and 10th January at 7.30pm. Back by popular demand is the Saturday matinee performance on 11th January at 2.30pm. Tickets are priced at €7 Adult and €5 child. These can be obtained from various outlets, including The Christmas shop in San Luis, Kennedys supermarket in Los Montesinos and Quesada Fish and Chips. They can also be reserved by contacting Barry on bazbov@yahoo.co.uk or Chris on shimserv@gmail.com Tickets will also be available on the door a half hour before each performance.

Rojales Panto Group have raised thousands of euros for local worthy causes and with your support, hope to again raise a substantial sum this year.

Take a bite of the apple and head on down to Los Montesinos this New Year for what will be the fairest of all pantomimes. Snow White, the panto that DWARFS all others.

Friday 27th December, 2013 MARKETS - Albatera, Almoines, Banyeres, Benejuzar, Beniarres, Benidoleig, Crevillente, Daimus, Denia (Rastro), El Verger, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, Granja de Rocamora, L’ Alfas del Pi, Monforte del Cid, Monstesinos, Moraira, Muro de Alcoi, Oliva, Onil, Petrer, Pilar de la Horadada, Rafol d’ Almunia, Sella, Tibi, TORREVIEJA, Villalonga.

ORIHUELA - Exhibition, "Una vida con la pintura", Sala de exposicones de la Lonja (Until 31 December). Exhibition "Pencil, paper and bombs", Spanish Civil War Children´s drawings, Sala San Juan de Dios (Until 31 December).

ORIHUELA COSTA - Three Kings Letter Collections, Ice Rink & Scalextric, Zenia Boulevard.

QUATRETONDETA - Local Fiesta.

TORREVIEJA - 21:30 – “Navidad Encantada”, Teatro Municipal.

Saturday 28th December, 2013 MARKETS - Alcoi, Alicante, Almoradi, Alqueria, Banyeres, Bellreguard, Benifairo, Benissa, Callosa d’En Sarria, Calpe, Castalla, Castell de Castells, Catral, Elche, Elda , La Font d’En Carros, La Romana, Gaianes, Hondon de las Nieves, Novelda, Ondara, Pedreguer, San Vicente del Raspeig, Salinas, Relleu, Santa Pola, Xalo (Jalón) Rastro.

ORIHUELA - Exhibition, "Una vida con la pintura", Sala de exposicones de la Lonja (Until 31

December). Exhibition "Pencil, paper and bombs", Spanish Civil War Children´s drawings, Sala San Juan de Dios (Until 31 December).

ORIHUELA COSTA - Three Kings Letter Collections, Ice Rink, Playstation Games, Scalextric & ABBA Elite, Zenia Boulevard.

TORREVIEJA - “Open Christmas” Event – Face painting, go karts, Santa, dog parade. 18:00 – “La Amenaza del Pirata Barbarroja”, Children´s Theatre, Teatro Municipal. 20:00 – Social Day, Cultural Casino. 20:00 – “Cecilio Gallego” Orchestral concert, Palacio de la Música.

Sunday 29th December, 2013 MARKETS - Benidorm, Elche, La Nucia, Campoverde, Camp de Guardamar, Algorfa, La Marina, Zoco, Almoradí street market, Lemon Tree Road, Mil Palmeras.

ORIHUELA - Exhibition, "Una vida con la pintura", Sala de exposicones de la Lonja (Until 31 December). Exhibition "Pencil, paper and bombs", Spanish Civil War Children´s drawings, Sala San Juan de Dios (Until 31 December). 17:30 – Aladdin and his Magic Lamp, Teatro Circo.

ORIHUELA COSTA - Three Kings Letter Collections, Ice Rink, Scalextric & “Just Brass”, Zenia Boulevard. Playa Flamenca Boulevard Classical concert, A celebration of Orihuela 12.30hrs TORREVIEJA - 18:00 – “El Árbol Navideño”, Children´s Fiesta, organised by the Ukrainian association.

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ORIHUELA AND COSTA NEWS ROUNDUP RE SEEDING UNDERWAY AT LOS ARCOS

QUALITY IN TOURISM FOR ORIHUELA

To coincide with the Christmas break re seeding and general grounds maintenance work got underway at Los Arcos last week, the home of Orihuela CF who currently play in the Tercera Division, the 4th level of the Spanish Football League.

A total of 25 businesses across Orihuela have been recognised by Turespaña, a quality distinction from the Tourism Institute of Spain under the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism.

Each of these businesses have satisfied rigorous testing and assessment that recognises the effort for continuous improvement within the tourism sector, assuring they manage and implement good practices to provide a service of excellence to tourists in order to retain them and attract new visitors.

As well as businesses operating in the city, a number of coastal establishments are also recognised, including the Tourist Information office and Chiringuitos.

users. There was also a ‘tango’ dance show which was performed by the group ‘Fusion’.

All of the activities were well received by the guests who agreed that the day had been well organized and much enjoyed.

ORIHUELA SCHOOLS CAROL COMPETITION

OVER 170 ATTEND ALAMEDA DEL MAR CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Alameda del Mar Civic Center held its Christmas party last week attended by over 170 people. The day consisted of a number of handicraft groups including sewing, painting and the decoration of handbags. There was also a choral recital, a dance class and a poetry reading in Dutch which was written and presented by one of the centre

The CEIP Manuel de Torres de Almoradí in the junior category and IES Gabriel Miró de Orihuela in the youth section have won the XIX Carol Contest held at the el Teatro Circo in Orihuela and organized by IES Las Espeñetas in conjunction with the Department of Education .

Second and third in the Junior category were the Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Orihuela, and el Colegio Público San Pedro Apóstol, de Granja de Rocamora.

In the youth category runners up were IES San Pascual de Dolores while the IES Rafal finished in third.

In total, more than 300 students comprising eight choirs were represented. Each had to sing the once compulsory piece of 'Oh Blanca Navidad' followed by two further carols of their own choice.

Prizes were presented to the schools by The Councillor for Education, Rosa Martinez.

Earlier in the week both the Councillor for Infrastructure and Sports, Antonia Moreno and Luis Galiano, called into the city centre facility to see how work was progressing. Moreno said that the process will use approximately 500 kilos of three different types of seeds.

The contract for the work was awarded to the Cade company Cade from Murcia , whose bid was far cheaper than the others as they have their own specialised machinery and equipment and do not have to bring it in on hire.

Galiano also revealed that a draft agreement is currently being prepared which will see the City Council sponsor Orihuela Club de Fubol with a 60,000 euros grant, the same as last year, despite relegation from Segunda Division B. They will also receive a further 35,000 euros which will pay for the maintenance of the stadium.

VOTING APATHY FROM EXPATS ON THE ORIHUELA COSTA Shocking Apathy!

At a recent meeting at the Civic Centre Orihuela Costa there was a discussion about voting rights for European citizens living in Spain. The talk was especially aimed at ensuring that European citizens exercised their right to vote in the forthcoming European Parliament Elections to be held in 2014.

Presently there is a campaign aimed at encouraging non Spanish residents to ensure they are on the voters list for this election. Unfortunately the 5,299 letters that have been sent out to people registered on the Padron since the last European Elections are only for inclusion on the voters list for European Elections and not for the Local Government Elections that will be held in 2015.

What was most shocking was that of the 27,786 people from different European countries living on Orihuela Costa with the right to vote in Local Elections only 4,063 are actually registered on the list of voters! This shows a degree of apathy which is frankly alarming. Basically only 14.6% of people have actually made the effort to make sure their names are on the list of voters held at the Playa Flamenca Town Hall. Is it surprising then that Orihuela Costa has only ever once managed to elect one representative onto the Council in Orihuela?

The consequences of this voting apathy by Orihuela Costa inhabitants are apparent everywhere on the coast. Over the years there has been a mad scramble to build ever more houses yet there has never been the corresponding growth in services to meet the needs of a population of over 33,000 people. For every section of the population the lack of spending by the Orihuela Council has impacted negatively on the quality of their lives. Everyone, from the youngest inhabitant to the eldest person, suffers from the continued neglect and lack of investment on Orihuela Costa.

What is even more alarming is that money raised by the sale of council owned land on Orihuela Costa has never been used to invest in facilities for Orihuela Costa inhabitants. Rather land sale revenue has been spent on lavish projects in Orihuela, or on extravagant cultural programmes staged in Orihuela or even spent on building projects in the small villages with populations of less than 3,000 people. Never has there been any attempt to invest in the type of amenities normal in every Spanish town and village. As everyone is more than aware there is no centre for older people on Orihuela Costa, no day care facilities for frail or disabled people, no cemetery, no youth service, no cultural centre, etc. The list of deficiencies is so long

Voters making their way to the polls in 2010

that it is frightening.

Unfortunately the lack of council services and public amenities on Orihuela Costa can be attributed to all those non Spanish residents who fail to register their vote or cast their vote in local elections. Local government directly affects the quality of your life in Spain. It covers everything from the pavements we walk on to the care services offered to the vulnerable elderly person in need of residential care.

Local Government affects your daily life far more directly than the European Parliament. It is in everyone’s interest that you register to vote and use your vote in local elections. Your vote matters. Together we can ensure Orihuela Costa has the services it deserves. If we elect more councillors we will receive more adequate investment.

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By Nick Ireland Waking up Christmas morning is always a very, very special occasion but perhaps even more so this year as ITV4 is screening highlights of last summer’s award-winning Silverstone Classic.

Confirmation that the dedicated one-hour programme is to be broadcast on free-to-air television at 10:05am on Wednesday 25th December also provides those seeking the perfect last-minute Christmas present with a truly unique opportunity, the chance to gift tickets for next year’s Silverstone Classic while watching all the action from this year’s record breaking extravaganza.

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Silverstone Classic tickets and then fully appreciating what a special treat is in store by switching on the television. The prospect is almost too good to be true.”

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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ORIHUELA COLLISION One man, understood to be the driver, was seriously injured on Monday when the car that he was travelling in was involved in a collision with a lorry in the centre of Orihuela city.

The accident occurred at about 6.15 pm at km 648 of the N340.

Following the collision the car was trapped under the guardrail running alongside the road with the driver trapped inside.

Firefighters had to cut the driver out of the car before he could be moved by the emergency ambulance services to the Vega Baja Hospital.

The N340 was closed for a little over an hour causing major disruption in the town.

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VIVACE’S COMMUNITY CAROL EVENING HELPS SAN MIGUEL Bearing in mind the continuing economic crisis and

Last Saturday, Vivace Classical Choir hosted a wonderful evening of community carols in the Casa de Cultura.

The venue had been beautifully decorated, the choir were dressed in informal Christmas colours, and the atmosphere was warm and seasonal from the moment we entered. Everyone was provided with carol sheets and invited to join with the choir in many of the most popular and familiar carols – some in German or Spanish, as well as English, which was greatly appreciated by the international audience. The choir sang three choral items during the course of the evening, a Ukrainian carol, a negro spiritual and finally a really excellent performance of the well known Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. Vivace will be performing a selection from the oratorio in April 2014, and more details will be available nearer the time.

The evening was hosted by Musical Director Tom Pargeter, with everything being translated into Spanish by his wife Katy. Our picture shows Tom with the choir eagerly anticipating the evening’s entertainment.

its dire effects upon some families within the San Miguel community, for the first time, Vivace decided that there would be a bucket collection at the end of the evening. All proceeds are to be divided between two charities – Caritas, the well known charity, who will ensure that funds will be distributed locally to the needy in San Miguel, and the Finca la Castellana, a wonderful animal refuge and kennels based in San Miguel, which has been overwhelmed by animals in this time of crisis, when people can no longer afford the keep their pets. As ever in this area, the public responded magnificently, and our photo shows Tom and his wife Katy handing over a share of the proceeds to Janette Lopez, who along with her husband Antonio run the Finca la Castellana.

Information about Vivace from Tom or Katy on 620 618 069, or email totomandkaty@tpargeter.com. If you would like to help in any way, or would like more information about Finca la Castellana, they can ring Janette Lopez on 610 451 133 or email to janettemlv@hotmail.com.

CHRISTMAS IN ORIHUELA Instead of swans-a-swimming, the Christmas celebrations of Orihuela this year feature seven council departments all working together, as Youth, Culture, Costa, Sports, Trade, Tourism and Festivities launch a campaign to “energize and give animation and festive spirit to the streets of Orihuela”.

Councillors Rosa Martínez and Manuel Gallud made a presentation, detailing some 34 different activities have been laid on, the first which was on Sunday, right through until early January. With everything from clowns and storytelling, musical theatre to rollerblading, all aimed primarily at keeping the younger members of the municipality entertained.

However, the adults will not miss out either, with such delightful attractions as a creativity fair on the 4th of January, and similar gift opportunities each weekend near the cathedral.

Full details are available from the tourist offices and the town hall, as Orihuela becomes festive for the season of Christmas.

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The band will play on the Playa Flamenca promenade on Sunday 29th of December, 2013, at 12:30, with everybody welcome to come along and enjoy this unique presentation.

ORIHUELA CHRISTMAS STORY COMPETITION Councillor for Education in Orihuela, Rosa Martínez, presented the award for the VI Christmas Story Competition to Lucia Padilla Carrillo, from the Colegio Público Miguel Hernández, for her winning story, “Mi Navidad con un regalo especial”.

The prize included a printed version of her work, illustrated by Nuria Ortuño Hernández, as well as the accolade of switching on the Christmas lights throughout the city.

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ By Bar rie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands to launch and edit a new English language newspaper. He enjoys life in the sun as a columnist and author, and continues to write a series of popular novels, books for expats, as well as designing mobile apps and websites to promote the Canary Islands.

ID CARDS FOR EXPATS IN SPAIN Most expats living in Spain are anxious to do their best to fit into their local communities, as well as doing their best to abide by the law. However, sometimes Spain does not make it easy for expats to abide by the law, and the issue that I raise here is a good example.

How many expats in Spain remember that rather useful identification card that was awarded to those expats who could meet the residency requirements a few years ago? This credit card size piece of identification not only carried the all important identification number and fingerprint, but a photo as well, which meant that it could be used for identification purposes in shops, banks, dealing with the authorities, as well as internal flights.

Sadly, someone complained bitterly that an ID card was an insult to the status of being a European citizen, and it should not be necessary.

Sadly, he was taken seriously and the implications were insufficiently considered. The fact that most European countries have their own system of ID cards was overlooked, and so the decision in Madrid to cancel ID cards for all expats was no big deal, because expats from other European countries could manage quite well with the ones issued by their own governments, although still lacking the Spanish ID number.

Not so in the UK. No doubt many will remember the furore that the possible introduction of National Identity Cards in the UK caused.

There was a predictable response about human rights and personal freedom in the press, which meant that the UK government could not proceed with the planned introduction to bring the UK in line with the

rest of Europe, and the project was scrapped.

To the irritation of many expats in Spain, who were now left without any form of national identification, other than an A4 green sheet of paper issued by the Spanish authorities, this turnaround was nothing short of a disaster. The new form of identification did not contain a passport photo, which meant that a passport has, in theory, to be made available at all times, as it is the only valid and recognised form of identification that Brits have. Passports and UK driving licences do not carry the all important Spanish national identification number, and so the A4 green paper has to be carried as well. The authorities are also quite strict in insisting that the original A4 green sheet of paper be used and that copies are not acceptable. You can imagine the state of some of these flimsy and well-worn documents. A credit card sized version of the document was made available by the authorities in 2012, but was of little use since it still did not include a photo.

Many expats have tried to get around the issue by continuing to use a laminated version of their old ID card, which is against the law and can lead to a hefty fine. In my own case, I photocopied the A4 green sheet of paper, together with my passport, which I had validated by a notary, as well as the police. Both have been rejected on a number of occasions, with the authorities insisting on seeing the original docu-

ments. Most expats that I know now tend to use their UK driving licence, if they still have one, in conjunction with A4 green sheet of paper, but there remains a strong likelihood of the document being rejected by an over zealous ‘jobsworth’ without an accompanying passport.

It now seems that all is about to change with the reintroduction of the ID card for expats, sometime in 2014. This is an initiative that has been spearheaded by a group in the Balearic Islands who made representations to the EU, as well as to Members of Parliament in Madrid.

The matter is now in the hands of the Head of Police and the Secretary of State who are studying the issue. It seems that something is moving, but as yet no there is formal confirmation or announcement.

For fear that this could be yet another case of ‘bar room gossip’, I checked the information with the British Embassy in Madrid, who have issued the following statement, albeit in Diplomatic Non-Speak: “All EU citizens planning to reside in Spain for more than three months should register in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros in their province of residence or at designated Police stations. They will then be issued with a Residence Certificate stating their name, address, nationality, NIE number (Número de Identificación Extranjeros) and date of registration.

“We are aware of a campaign by some EU citizens resident in Spain to seek changes in the format of the Residence Certificate. Ultimately it is a matter for the Spanish authorities to decide.”

Although the timescale is uncertain, it does seem that something is happening at last, and it should become a little easier to abide by the law.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Escape to the Sun’ (ISBN: 9780957544444). Available as paperback, Kindle and iBooks. iPhone/iPad and Android Apps: ExpatInfo, CanaryIsle and CanaryGay now available. © Barrie Mahoney

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LEADER CHRISTMAS TRIVIA QUIZ 1. Which form of clean 'transport' do Norwegians hide away somewhere in the house on Christmas Eve as a precautionary measure ?

2. Who wrote each of the following words? a. "It was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge" b. "Maybe Christmas he thought, doesnt come from a store" 3. What kind of animal delivers gifts at Christmas in Syria ?

4. On which three feast 'days' do Americans consume the most food ?

5. Plus or minus one year, when did Queen Elizebeth II deliver her first ' televised Christmas messege to the nation' ?

6. In which European country do malicious creatures called Kallikantzaroi get up to mischief around Christmas ?

7. Which percentage of Americans dont celebrate Christmas at all ? a. 4% , b. 10% or c. 18% 8. Who composed the music for the festive season ballet 'The Nutcracker' ?

9. Plus or minus one year, how long does it take a Scotch Pine Christmas tree to reach a typical retail height of 6 to 7 feet ?

10. Which two figures deliver gifts in Russia during the festive season ?

11. Plus or minus 2 years, when did the 'Etch-A-Sketch' first appear under the Christmas tree ?

12. What is the other name for the Holly plant ? 4 letters 13. Which Christmas tradition probably stems from a Engelbert Humperdinck opera ? ( not the 'please release me' Engelbert) 14. Which important spice found in many a Christmas dish or drink stems originally from the Moloken spice islands ? It may help after you have eaten too many sweets !!

15. The following words are from which Christmas songs ? a. but the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your door step, b. I don't know if there'll be snow but have a cup of cheer, c. all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies, d. the world in silent stillness lay, to hear the angels sing 1. Brooms (in order to keep the witches away) 2. Two Answers: a. Charles Dickens, b. Dr. Seuss. 3. Camel (one of the wise mens camels). 4. Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and Superbowl Sunday. 5. 1957. 6. Greece. 7. answer a. circa 4 %. 8. Tchaikovsky. 9. 7 years. 10.Little snowflake (Snegurochka) and Grandfather Frost (Dedushka Moroz). 11.

1960. 12. Ilex. 13. The witches house made of gingerbread covered in sweets and icing. (From the opera 'Hansel and Gretel'). 14. Clove. 15. Four Answers: a. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, b. Have a holly jolly Christmas, c. Hark the herald angels sing, d. It came upon a midnight clear

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CUTTING EDGE EYE TECHNOLOGY TESTED IN TORREVIEJA HOSPITAL Continuing to lead the way in medical technology, the ophthalmology department of the Torrevieja Hospital is working on another innovative scheme, one which enables the diagnosis and management of patients with ocular disease glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in Spain.

Although some may find the concept squeamish, others might think it the next stage in becoming like the bionic man or woman, as the medical experts have embedded a microchip into a contact lens which is able to detect small changes in the diameter of the cornea.

As part of the clinical trial, patients have to wear these lenses, which are easily placed in a small home storage device which records fluctuations in eye pressure 24 hours a day, even when sleeping.

Dr. José Isidro Belda, head of the department, explains that “this is a pioneering measurement system that allows professionals to control the pressure of a patient when they are at home, at work or playing sports, which facilitates specialists to assess the effectiveness of certain drugs and the time of day used, morning, afternoon or evening, as well as the most appropriate dose in each case”.

The cutting-edge clinical system, called Sensimed Triggerfish, also allows the lens to adapt to the size of the patient´s cornea, which allows them to continue to perform their daily activities as normal during the monitoring period. The telemetry microchip and an antennaintegrated into the contact lens, transmits the information captured by the sensor wirelessly, and after 24 hours, the user returns to the office with the device where specialists create graph with fluctuation of intraocular pressure in a day.

It is estimated that over one million people over 40 years of age suffer from this eye disease, and nearly 50% do not know they have it, because it produces no symptoms until at its very advanced stage. At first, the painless condition usually affects the peripheral vision, of which we are not conscious, and only perceive the change in central vision when the glaucoma is advanced.

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BRONZE FOR TORREVIEJA’S BEREZINA IN WORLD GAMES here was just the one medal for Spain last week in the World Rhythmic Gymnastics competition, won by Torrevieja’s Polina Berezina, a student at the Municipal School of Gymnastics.

Polina won her medal in the Ora Category, apparatus manipulation, involving ribbons and hoops. She went into the competition with very little experience but as her confidence grew so the standard of her performances improved. She was also the only Spanish team member to reach all four finals.

The 14 year old is one of 8 gymnasts from Torrevieja who are members of the Spanish National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team.

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23rd december 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 The Snow Queen. Hans Christian Andersen’s fantasy, starring Juliet Stevenson. (R) (T) 11.00 Donkey’s Carolling Christmas-tacular.

Animated short with Shrek character Donkey. (R) (T) 11.05 FILM: Ella Enchanted (2004). Fantasy adventure, starring Anne Hathaway. (T) 12.35 Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. The animated duo falls foul of a villainous penguin. (R) (T) 1.10 Only Fools and Horses. Part one of two. Del and Rodney go on a holiday in Florida. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.40 FILM: The Santa Clause (1994). Fantasy comedy, starring Tim Allen. (T) 4.15 FILM: Toy Story (1995). Pixar animated adventure, with the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. (T)

5.30 FILM: A Christmas Carol (2009). Animated fantasy, starring Jim Carrey. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 Celebrity Mastermind. New series. Shaun Keaveny, Mark Watson, Bunny Campione and Frank Cottrell Boyce answer questions on Led Zeppelin, The Canterbury Tales, Stewart Granger and Oliver Postgate. (T) 8.30 A Question of Sport: Christmas Special. Sue Barker asks the questions in this festive edition of the light-hearted quiz, with celebrity guests joining team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. David reassures Janine that he will not tell anyone her secret, Peter and Lola plot to bring their families together on Christmas Day and Carol receives an oncology appointment. (T) 9.30 Would I Lie to You? At Christmas. Rob Brydon presents a festive special of the comedy panel game, with Miranda Hart, Stephen Mangan, Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp joining team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack. (T) 10.00 John Bishop’s Christmas Show. The funnyman presents a gag-filled evening of entertainment from the Lyceum Theatre in London, featuring Jason Manford, Nina Conti, Lee Nelson, Tim Vine and David O’Doherty. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Match of the Day 2. Mark Chapman presents highlights of this evening’s Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. (T) 12.35 Citizen Khan. Mr Khan accidentally gives his wife’s favourite family heirloom to charity. Last in the series. (R) (T) 1.05 The Graham Norton Show. With Julie Walters, Miranda Hart, Len Goodman and Tinie Tempah. (R) (T) 1.50 Weatherview. (T) 1.55 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.20 Natural World. (R) (T) 8.20 Sign Zone: Food & Drink Christmas Special. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Tom Kerridge Cooks Christmas. (R) (T) 9.50 Sign Zone: The Culture Show: Derry Londonderry — A New Chapter? (R) (T)

10.20 FILM: The Bishop’s Wife (1947). Fantasy, starring Cary Grant. (T) (bw) 12.05 Westminster Abbey. (R) (T) 1.05 Operation Iceberg. (R) (T) 2.05 Operation Iceberg. (R) (T) 3.05 Equestrian.

(T) 4.05 FILM: Secretariat (2010). Fact-based drama, starring Diane Lane. (T) 6.00 Flog It! Kate Bateman and Adam Partridge value items in the spa town of Malvern, Worcestershire, including a wooden top toy and some old coins that could be worth thousands of pounds. (T) 7.00 Celebrity Eggheads. Dermot Murnaghan hosts a celebrity edition of the show, with guests Willie Thorne, Peter Shilton, Geoff Capes, Paul Nixon and Joe Egan. (R) (T) 7.30 The Great British Bake Off Christmas Special. Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood demonstrate how to make a number of festive treats, including stollen, mincemeat streusel and a gingerbread house. (R) (T) 8.30 The Good Life.

Margo and Jerry are forced to spend Christmas with Tom and Barbara. Seasonal special from 1977, starring Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington and Felicity Kendal. (R) (T) 9.00 Christmas University Challenge. Teams made up of distinguished alumni from Keele and Aberystwyth universities compete, with historian Francis Beckett and MP Elfyn Llwyd among the contestants. (T) 9.30 FILM: Jane Eyre (2011). Premiere. A governess falls in love with her mysterious employer, only to discover he is concealing a terrible secret. Period drama, starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender. (T) 11.20 QI XL. (R) (T) 12.05 Never Mind the Buzzcocks. (R) (T) 12.35 Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve. (R) (T) 1.35 FILM: Witchfinder General (1968). Period horror, starring Vincent Price. (T) 3.00 Sign Zone: Film 2013. 3.30 Sign Zone: Fox Wars. 4.10 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. With Charlie Brooks and David Witts. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With actor Neil Dudgeon. (T) 10.25 Murder, She Wrote.

A man arrives in Cabot Cove looking for his daughter. (R) (T) 11.25 FILM: The Mighty Ducks (1992). Ice-hockey comedy, starring Emilio Estevez. (T) 1.25 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. Recipes include sticky mustard and ginger-baked ham with pineapple chutney. (T) 2.25 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.40 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 2.45 Rod Stewart’s Christmas. The rock star performs festive songs at Stirling Castle. (R) (T) 3.55 FILM: Hulk (2003). Comic-strip adventure, starring Eric Bana. (T)

6.30 You’ve Been Framed! Comedian Harry Hill returns with a fresh selection of comical clips filmed by viewers. (R) (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Megan learns the bank has decided to repossess Home Farm, leading to disappointing news for Sam, while Jai suggests Charity does not deserve the money that was put into the firm. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Kylie decides to make an announcement, Roy is concerned when he discovers Hayley has had to increase her dose of painkillers and Sally learns Rosie is not coming home for Christmas. (T) 9.00 Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green. The actor visits three landmarks which have played a key role in Northumbrian and British history — Hadrian’s Wall, Kielder Water and Hexham Abbey. Last in the series. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Peter tries to persuade Tina they should keep their distance, Hayley fears her chemotherapy is not working and Michelle is jealous when Andrea turns up at the Rovers. (T)

10.00 Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan. The X Factor judge visits Camp Bastion in Helmand Province to gain an insight into life at the military base and perform a morale-boosting concert for British troops. (T) 11.00 ITV News and Weather. (T) 11.10 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.20 Panto! Festive comedy drama about a pantomime troupe preparing to perform Dick Whittington. Written by and starring John Bishop, with Sheridan Smith, Mark Benton and Chesney Hawkes. (R) (T) 12.45 All Star Family Fortunes. West End stars Jodie Prenger and Gareth Gates compete. (R) (T) 1.20 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk show stateside. (R) (T) 4.40 ITV Nightscreen.

Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.15 FILM: Valiant (2005).

Computer-animated adventure, with the voice of Ewan McGregor. (T) 8.25 FILM: That Darn Cat (1997). Disney comedy remake, starring Christina Ricci. (T) 10.05 Father Christmas. (R) (T) 10.40 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 11.10 FILM: White Christmas (1954). Musical, starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. (T) 1.30 100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross. (R) (T) 4.40 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. (T) 5.40 Celebrity Come Dine with Me Christmas Special. (R) (T) 6.45 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.00 4thought.tv. A week of programmes about how Christmas is perceived by those who do not celebrate it. (T) 7.05 The Simpsons.

Mr Burns takes over the local church and begins to run it like a business, prompting Lisa to leave the congregation in protest and become a Buddhist. With the voice of Richard Gere. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Ste makes a decision that shocks the Lomaxes.

Carmel struggles to hide her resentment towards Theresa, and Freddie tries to get to the bottom of his mother’s secrecy. (T) 8.00 Nigella Bites Christmas Special. Nigella Lawson prepares her favourite recipes for the festive period, and reveals a few of her own culinary secrets to ensure a delicious Christmas feast. (R) (T) 9.00 Food Unwrapped’s Christmas Dinner. Jimmy Doherty investigates the safest way to cook a turkey, Matt Tebbutt discovers the truth about the potency of champagne and Kate Quilton studies reindeer eating-habits. (T) 10.00 Heston’s Great British Food. Exploring the history of the pudding, Heston Blumenthal creates a variation that looks like a hotdog and attempts a giant sponge pudding from the Victorian era. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Fresh Meat. Oregon and Vod go head to head in the student union elections, while Josie and Kingsley come to an unusual arrangement to solve their relationship problems. Last in the series. (T) 11.50 Raised by Wolves. (T) 12.25 Peep Show. (R) (T) 12.55 Peep Show. (R) (T) 1.30 Peep Show. (R) (T) 2.00 Peep Show. (R) (T) 2.30 Peep Show. (R) (T) 2.55 Peep Show. (R) (T) 3.25 Nashville. (T) 4.05 90210. (T) 4.45 Suburgatory. (T) 5.10 Suburgatory. (T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.25 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) 6.55 Wilde Stories. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam.

(T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Milkshake! Bop Box. (T) 7.55 Milkshake!

Monkey. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.35 Bananas

in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 9.55 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.15 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 10.45 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 11.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers. (R) (T) 12.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. (R) (T) 1.00 Building the Ice Hotel. (R) (T) 2.00 FILM: Harvey (1950). Comedy, starring James Stewart. (T) (bw) 4.10 FILM: Oklahoma! (1955).

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Western, with Gordon MacRae. (T) 6.55 FILM: Christmas with the Kranks (2004). A couple plan to skip Christmas, prompting a busybody neighbour to mobilise the community into making them change their minds.

Festive comedy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen. Edited for product placement; (T) 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 The Gadget Show Christmas Stocking. Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley pit the Xbox One against the PlayStation 4, Jon Bentley tests cycling satnavs and Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott tries out the latest in-ear headphones; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2013. Countdown of the year’s biggest showbusiness stories and scandals, including Justin Bieber’s troubles and Miley Cyrus’s controversial performance at the VMAs. (T) 12.50 Building the Ice Hotel. (R) (T) 1.45 SuperCasino. 4.05 Helicopter Warfare. (R) (T) 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Monday, Monday, 23rd December, December, 2013 08:00 Breakfast with Mark Nolan 11:00 Monday Edition with Kevin Reardon.

14:00 Coffee Hour with Steve Hambley.

15:00 The Gary Jackson Show, 17:00 The PBT Show 19:00 Monday Night Comedy - All Gas and Gaiters 20:00 Monday night Drama - Sherlock Holmes 21:00 Exite Classics 22:00 Calder´s Confessions UNCUT, 23:00 The Love Zone

Monday, 23rd December, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – British iconEngelbert Humperdinck.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 The Gruffalo. Animated adaptation of the children’s book, with the voice of Robbie Coltrane. (R) (T) 10.30 A CBeebies Christmas Carol. Adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel. (T) 11.10 Sarah & Duck: Christmas Special. Bug helps Sarah find some special lights. (T) 11.20 FILM: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006). Christmas fantasy comedy sequel, starring Tim Allen. (T) 12.45 Only Fools and Horses. Part two of two. The Trotters arrive in America. (R) (T) 2.10 BBC News. (T) 2.20 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.30 FILM: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). Fantasy adventure, starring Tilda Swinton. (T) 4.40 FILM: Toy Story 2 (1999). Animated sequel, with the voice of Tom Hanks. (T)

6.10 Shrek the Halls. Festive animated short featuring the full whimsical cast of the hit film series.

Shrek settles down for a quiet Christmas with Fiona and the babies — but Donkey has other plans. (R) (T) 6.35 BBC News. (T) 6.50 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 6.55 FILM: Finding Nemo (2003). A clown fish tries to rescue his son, who has been netted by a scuba diver. Pixar animated adventure, with the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres and Alexander Gould. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. A defiant David resists Janine’s plea to drop his blackmail plan, and Joey is optimistic as Alice’s hearing arrives. Alfie and Kat bid an emotional farewell to the Queen Vic. (T) 9.00 Holby City. Edward is forced to make a confession about Mary-Claire, Zosia is determined not to let her father back into her life, and Mo tries to pluck up the courage to ask Mr Thompson out. (T) 10.00 Last Tango in Halifax. Gillian worries about the fallout from her confession and Kate is rushed to hospital. Caroline’s emotions are in turmoil as Celia and Alan’s wedding day dawns. (T) 11.00 Not Going Out Christmas Special. Lee invites Lucy and her parents to join him and Daisy to spend Christmas in a cosy old country house that used to belong to his aunt — but they soon

sense a spooky presence. (T) 11.45 Outnumbered. Christmas special from 2012.

The Brockmans throw a party, but Karen is too busy chatting online, Jake has fallen in with a bad crowd and the less said about the guests the better; (R) (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 12.30 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.45 Westminster Abbey: The First Eucharist of Christmas. Live service from Westminster Abbey in London. (T) 2.05 FILM: Protocol (1984). Comedy, starring Goldie Hawn. (T) 3.35 Weatherview. (T) 3.40 BBC News.

The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. Preview of upcoming programmes. (T) 7.50 Natural World: Animal House. David Attenborough investigates animal architects. (R) (T) 8.50 FILM: Herbie Rides Again (1974). Disney comedy sequel, starring Helen Hayes. (T) 10.15 Westminster Abbey. The choir prepares to sing at a papal Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome. (R) (T) 11.15 FILM: An American in Paris (1951). Romantic musical, starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. (T) 1.05 FILM: Splash! (1984). Romantic fantasy comedy, with Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah. (T) 2.50 FILM: Guys and Dolls (1955). Musical, starring Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando.

(T) 5.15 FILM: Fantasia (1940). Premiere. Animated anthology, set to famous pieces of classical music. (T) 7.15 Carols from King’s. Music and readings from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, including the carols Once in Royal David’s City, O Little Town of Bethlehem and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. (T) 8.30 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special. A selection of classic clips from the duo’s festive BBC specials, including Angela Rippon coming out from behind the news desk and Andre Previn being shown how to play Grieg. (T) 9.00 Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas. A festive special from 2009 that attempts to cram a night’s Christmas viewing into an hour.

Highlights include the Midlife Olympics, and costume drama Lark Pies to Cranchesterford. (R) (T) 10.00 QI XL. Stephen Fry hosts a festive edition of the comedy quiz, with Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus, Brendan O’Carroll and Alan Davies answering questions on the theme of Kris Kringle. (T) 10.45 Mel Smith: I’ve Sort of Done Things. A celebration of the life and career of the actor, writer and director, who died in July at the age of 60. With contributions by Griff Rhys Jones, John Lloyd and Richard Curtis. (T) 11.45 Comedy Connections. The partnership of Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. (R) (T) 12.25 FILM: The Awakening (2011). Horror, starring Rebecca Hall. (T) 2.05 FILM: The Spiral Staircase (1945). Period thriller, starring Dorothy McGuire. (T) (bw) 3.30

This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 FILM: The Christmas Takeover (1998). Comedy drama, starring Harry Hamlin. (T) 12.15 Catchphrase. Revival of the game show, hosted by Stephen Mulhern. (R) (T) 1.15 ITV News and Weather. (T) 1.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. With singer Billy Ocean. Last in the series. (T) 2.30 Steppin’ Out with Katherine Jenkins. A cabaret show with the classical singer and celebrity guests. (R) (T) 3.45 Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan. The X Factor judge performs a concert for British troops at Camp Bastion. (R) (T) 4.45 Fast Freddie, the Widow and Me. Drama, starring Laurence Fox and Sarah Smart. (R) (T)

6.15 The Nation’s Favourite Christmas Song. A countdown of the top 20 tunes guaranteed to get people in the festive spirit, including classics

by Wizzard, Mariah Carey, Slade, and the Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl. (R) (T) 7.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. An emotional Priya tells David she wants him to call off the wedding and be a proper family with her and the baby. Megan packs her bags to leave after Declan lashes out again.

8.30 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas. Harry Hill narrates a festive and comical selection of mishaps filmed by viewers, featuring the world’s most terrifying present. (T) 9.00 Midsomer Murders. New series. It is a time of joy in Midsomer — Christmas is coming and Barnaby is soon to be a dad — but the festive mood changes when a man is murdered during a ghost-hunting party. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.15 Christmas Carols on ITV. Aled Jones presents an evening of festive performances from St Michael the Archangel Church in the village of Kirkby Malham, North Yorkshire. (T) 12.15 FILM: Couples Retreat (2009). Comedy, starring Vince Vaughn and Malin Akerman. (T) 2.15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk show stateside. (T) 3.00 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T)

documentary featuring interviews with the main cast of Graham Linehan’s comedy, guest stars Noel Fielding and Matt Berry and famous fans including Paul Whitehouse. Part of The IT Crowd Night. (T) 12.05 The IT Crowd: The Fans’ Favourite Episode. (R) (T) 12.35 The IT Crowd: The Writer’s Favourite Episode. (R) (T) 1.10 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 3.05 FILM: Idiocracy (2006). Scifi comedy, starring Luke Wilson. (T) 4.25 90210. (T) 5.05 Suburgatory. (T) 5.30 Suburgatory. (T) 5.50 Suburgatory. (T) 6.15 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam.

(T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Milkshake! Bop Box. (T) 7.55 Milkshake!

Monkey. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.55 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.40 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 9.55 Tickety Toc. (T) 10.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.15 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 10.45 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 11.00 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 11.05 The Dog Rescuers. (R) (T) 11.40 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers. (R) (T) 12.40 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker. (R) (T) 1.40 FILM: Clash of the Titans (1981).

Mythical adventure, starring Harry Hamlin. (T) 4.00 FILM: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988). Comedy, starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin. (T) 6.10 FILM: Scrooge — A Christmas Carol (1951). A hard-hearted skinflint is taught the error of his ways by a succession of spectral visitors. Adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with Alastair Sim and Mervyn Johns. (T) 8.00 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas. A compilation of the most memorable festive moments from the series following the haulage company, featuring workers battling the elements, the traffic and the Christmas rush; (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 The Muppets and Lady Gaga at Christmas. The pop superstar joins Kermit and the gang for an entertainment extravaganza, with guest appearances by Elton John, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and RuPaul 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.10 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies. Countdown of the best festive films, from It’s a Wonderful Life to Bad Santa. Featuring contributions by Gremlins star Zach Galligan and Miracle on 34th Street’s Mara Wilson. 1.05 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights. 2.05 SuperCasino. 4.05 Blackpool Lights. (T) 4.55 House Doctor.5.20 House Doctor. 5.45 Great Artists. 6.10 Nick’s Quest. 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

CHANNEL 4 7.20 Wilde Stories. (R) (T) 7.50 Wilde Stories. (R) (T) 8.15 The Bear. (R) (T) 8.45 FILM: The Nativity Story (2006). Biblical drama, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes. (T) 10.45 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.15 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.40 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.10 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.40 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.10 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. (T) 2.10 FILM: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). Fantasy drama, starring James Stewart. (T) (bw) 4.50 FILM: The Grinch (2000). Fantasy comedy, starring Jim Carrey. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Springfield is the setting for parodies of Mad Men, Michael Bay’s Transformers and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown in this Halloween-themed episode. (R) (T) 7.25 Hollyoaks. Grace urges Trevor to push ahead with his malicious plans for Mercedes. Leela confronts Tegan about her discovery, and Carmel believes she has found the answer to her prayers. (T) 7.55 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.00 4thought.tv. A week of programmes about how Christmas is perceived by those who do not celebrate it. (T) 8.05 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas. Festive spin-off of the animated films. Sid the sloth tries to redeem himself after accidentally ruining one of Manny the mammoth’s Christmas traditions. With John Leguizamo. (R) (T) 8.30 The Snowman and the Snowdog. Animated sequel to classic festive tale The Snowman, in which a boy’s snowman and snowdog magically come to life and take him on an adventure to the North Pole. (R) (T) 9.05 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: Carols and Caravans. Following the Christmas celebrations of the travelling community, including an escape to the sun in Tenerife, a festive 18th birthday party and a spectacular winter wedding. (R) (T) 10.00 The IT Crowd Special: The Internet Is Coming. Roy and Jen’s reputations are put at risk in the final episode when an incident involving spilt coffee and a homeless person ends up on the internet. Comedy, starring Chris O’Dowd. Part of The IT Crowd Night. (R) (T) 11.00 The IT Crowd Manual. Behind-the-scenes

Tuesday, uesday, 24th December, December, 2013 08:00 Breakfast with Mark Nolan.

11:00 Tuesday Edition with Kevin Reardon.

14:00 Solid Gold Sixties with Geoff Dorsett.

15:00 Dark Side of the Moon with Gary Jackson.

17:00 The PBT Show.

19:00 Tuesday Night Comedy - Men from the Ministry. Bill Stickers is innocent, starring Deryck Guyler and Wilfred HydeWhite 20:00 Tuesday Night Drama - Success Story. When Ray’s low budget film is picked up by a major studio his dreams of Hollywood start to become a reality.

21:00 Exite Classics 22:00 Calder´s Confessions UNCUT. 23:00 The Love Zone.

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Will Ferrell. (T) 3.15 Weatherview. (T) 3.20 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 The Gruffalo’s Child. Animated sequel, with the voice of Robbie Coltrane. (R) (T) 10.25 The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper. The penguins have an adventure on Christmas Eve. (R) (T) 10.40 Old Jack’s Boat: The Christmas Quest. Jack’s search for three Christmas gifts. (T) 11.00 Christmas Day: Live from Westminster Abbey. Traditional morning service. (T) 12.00 FILM: Chicken Run (2000). Animated comedy, with the voices of Mel Gibson and Julia Sawalha. (T) 1.20 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.30 FILM: The Princess and the Frog (2009). Disney animated musical fantasy, with the voice of Anika Noni Rose. (T) 3.00 Top of the Pops Christmas. The year’s most successful chart acts. (T) 4.00 The Queen. Her Majesty’s annual address. (T) 4.10 BBC News; Weather. (T) 4.20 FILM: Toy Story 3 (2010). Premiere.

Animated adventure, with the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.

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6.00 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes, comedian Rufus Hound, singer Matt Goss, EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood, West End star Elaine Paige and DJ Sara Cox compete for the Christmas trophy. (T) 7.15 Call the Midwife: Christmas Special.

Preparations for Shelagh’s wedding are rudely interrupted by the discovery of an unexploded bomb, forcing the residents to pull together as they are evacuated to safety. (T) 8.30 Doctor Who. Matt Smith makes his final appearance as the Doctor, who joins some of the universe’s deadliest alien species drawn to a mysterious message emanating from a backwater planet. (T) 9.30 EastEnders. Bianca is put out when Nikki arrives at her house on Christmas Day, while David and Carol get closer — but Janine looks set to ruin things. Lola’s announcement falls flat.

(T) 10.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special. The first of two festive editions. Mrs Brown tries to find out what her grandson wants for Christmas and loses her temper at the family games night when no one plays by her rules. (T) 11.05 Michael McIntyre’s Showtime. Stand-up comedy performed at the O2 in London during his 10night run in 2012, featuring stories about a horrific trip to the dentist and watching his wife get undressed. (T) 12.05 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.20 On Christmas Night. Actor Patrice Naiambana reads from the Gospel of St Matthew. (T) 12.25 The Vicar of Dibley. Geraldine attends three Christmas lunches; (R) (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 1.10 Would I Lie to You? At Christmas. With Miranda Hart, Stephen Mangan, Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp. (R) (T) 1.40 FILM: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). Newsroom comedy, starring

BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.20 Natural World: The Real Jungle Book Bear. (R) (T) 8.20 FILM: Herbie Goes Bananas (1980).

Disney adventure, starring Cloris Leachman. (T) 9.50 FILM: The Red Shoes (1948). Oscar-winning drama, starring Moira Shearer. (T) 12.00 Carols from King’s. (R) (T) 1.15 Music of the Monarchy with David Starkey. (T) 2.20 Swingin’ Christmas. (R) (T) 3.30 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special. (R) (T) 4.00 Doctor Who at the Proms. (R) (T) 5.15 An Adventure in Space and Time. (R) (T) 6.45 Sign Zone: The Queen. Her Majesty’s annual address to the nation and the Commonwealth.

(R) (T) 6.55 Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty. A performance of Tchaikovsky’s ballet by the New Adventures dance company, reimagined by Matthew Bourne as a supernatural love story featuring vampires, fairies and gothic opulence. (T) 8.40 Christmas Night with the Two Ronnies. The comedy duo perform songs and sketches in a Christmas special from 1987, featuring a guest appearance by Charlton Heston and music by Elton John. (R) (T) 9.30 Morecambe & Wise: Leading Ladies. Penelope Keith presents a compilation of highlights from the comedy duo’s shows featuring appearances by female stars of stage and screen. (T) 10.30 The Tractate Middoth. Terrifying spirits are summoned to a library after two men search for an obscure Hebrew text. Mark Gatiss’s adaptation of MR James’s tale, starring Sacha Dhawan and John Castle. (T) 11.05 MR James: Ghost Writer. (T) 12.05 QI XL. (R) (T) 12.50 Hebburn. (R) (T) 1.20 FILM: Dead Poets Society (1989). Drama, starring Robin Williams. (T) 3.25 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) 7.10 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.25 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.40 Sooty.

Crazy capers with the puppet pals. (R) (T) 7.50 Bookaboo.

Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (R) (T) 8.05 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 8.20 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.40 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.55 Bottom Knocker Street. Surreal children’s fun. (T) 9.10 Bottom Knocker Street. Surreal children’s fun. (T) 9.25 Dinner Date. Emily from Surrey takes part in the matchmaking contest.

(R) (T) 10.25 FILM: Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). Family fantasy adventure, starring Dudley Moore. (T) 12.25 The Chase: Celebrity Special. Famous faces aim to raise money for Text Santa. (R) (T) 1.30 The Big Christmas Reunion. The bands from The Big Reunion series get together to make a charity Christmas single. (R) (T) 2.30 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas. Comical festive clips, narrated by Harry Hill. (R) (T) 3.00 River Deep Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand. James Nesbitt travels from the tip of the North Island down to the South. (T) 4.00 The Queen. Her Majesty’s annual address. (T) 4.10 ITV News and Weather. (T) 4.20 FILM: Tangled (2010). Disney animated comedy, with the voice of Mandy Moore. (T)

6.15 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas. The comedian helps out at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home over the festive period, meeting a litter of 12 German shepherdcross pups and a grumpy Yorkshire terrier-cross

with no teeth. (T) 7.15 Emmerdale. Hour-long episode. Alicia and David’s wedding day arrives and everything seems to be going wrong, while Charity catches a drunken Declan pouring petrol in the house.

8.15 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Hour-long episode. Nick flies into a rage and slaps Leanne, Roy’s hopes for a quiet Christmas with Hayley are dashed, and Carla makes Peter an equal partner in Underworld. (T) 9.30 Downton Abbey. Rose is to be presented at Buckingham Palace as part of her debutante ‘coming out’, but the Crawleys are implicated in a scandal that could engulf the monarchy. (T) 11.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 11.45 FILM: Love Actually (2003). Interlinked tales of several people in search of love. Richard Curtis’s romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Bill Nighy and Liam Neeson. (T) 2.10 Christmas Carols on ITV. Aled Jones presents an evening of festive performances. (R) (T) 3.10 FILM: Closing the Ring (2007). Drama, starring Shirley MacLaine. 5.05 ITV Nightscreen.

v Nice. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Igam Ogam. (T) 7.10 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.20 Milkshake! Bop Box. (T) 7.25 Milkshake! Monkey. (T) 7.30 Little Princess. (R) (T) 7.40 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 7.55 Thomas & Friends. (T) 8.05 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 8.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 8.30 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (T) 8.40 Bananas in Pyjamas. (T) 8.50 Tickety Toc. (T) 9.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 9.10 FILM: Scrooge (1970). Musical fantasy, starring Albert Finney. (T) 11.15 FILM: Gone with the Wind (1939). Epic romantic drama, starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. (T) 3.35 FILM: Casablanca (1942).

Romantic drama, with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. (T) (bw) 5.40 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies. (R) (T) 8.30 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights. Noddy Holder narrates a documentary following four households as they transform their homes into electric winter wonderlands. (R) (T) 9.30 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas. A compilation of the most memorable festive moments from the series. (R) (T) 10.30 FILM: Michael Jackson’s This Is It (2009). Premiere. Documentary following the singer rehearsing for his planned 50 shows at London’s O2, before his death in June 2009. Featuring classic hits and interviews with Jackson. (T) 12.40 Greatest Christmas TV Moments. (R) (T) 3.35 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. A Victorian semi in Camberley, Surrey, gets a makeover. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 Ivor the Invisible. (R) (T) 7.35 Prep & Landing. (R) (T) 8.00 Famous Fred. (R) (T) 8.25 Little Wolf’s Book of Badness. (R) (T) 8.55 Olive, the Other Reindeer. (R) (T) 9.50 FILM: James and the Giant Peach (1996). Children’s fantasy, with Paul Terry. (T) 11.25 FILM: Horton Hears a Who! (2008). Animated comedy, featuring the voice of Jim Carrey. (T) 1.05 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.35 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 2.05 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.40 The Snowman. (R) (T) 3.10 The Snowman and the Snowdog. (R) (T) 3.45 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 4.15 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. (T) 5.15 The Alternative Christmas Message. (T) 5.20 Channel 4 News. (T) 5.30 4thought.tv. (T) 5.35 FILM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). Puppet comedy, starring Michael Caine. (T) 7.15 FILM: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). A boy ends up stranded in the Big Apple — where he bumps into two familiar burglars with an axe to grind. Comedy sequel, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.

Edited for daytime broadcast. (T) 9.30 Bear’s Wild Weekend with Stephen Fry. Bear Grylls takes the QI host on an expedition to the Italian Dolomites, setting him a series of challenges, from travelling on the skids of a helicopter to descending a waterfall.

(T) 10.30 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special. The comedian hosts a show filled with festive fun and frolics, joined by Russell Brand, Davina McCall and David Dickinson. Little Mix perform their new single. Last in the series. (T) 11.35 Man Down Christmas Special. (T) 12.05 Father Ted Christmas Special. (R) (T) 1.15 Father Ted. (R) (T) 1.50 Father Ted. (R) (T) 2.20 Father Ted. (R) (T) 2.45 Father Ted. (R) (T) 3.15 Father Ted. (R) (T) 3.40 Father Ted. (R) (T) 4.05 FILM: A Matter of Life and Death (1946).

Romantic fantasy, starring David Niven and Kim Hunter. (T) 5.50 90210. (T) 6.30 Suburgatory. (T) 6.55 Prep & Landing: Naughty

Wednesday, 25th December, 2013 Viva Party - 24 Hours a day of Non Stop local music and entertainment.

W ednesday, ednesday, 25th December, December, 2013 08:00 Christmas Inspiration with Philip Croft.

10:00 Christmas Carol Concert.

12:00 Kevin Reardon's Christmas.

14:00 The Gary Jackson Christmas Show.

16:00 Sounds of the Seventies at Christmas.

18:00 The Christmas Slowdown with Mark Nolan.

20:00 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

22:00 Exite Overnight.

26TH december national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 Room on the Broom. Animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s children’s book. (R) (T) 10.25 Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time.

Snowmole takes Mouse to a land where all of his wishes come true. (T) 10.55 FILM: 101 Dalmatians (1996). Disney comedy adventure remake, starring Glenn Close. (T) 12.30 FILM: Flushed Away (2006). Animated adventure, featuring the voice of Hugh Jackman. (T) 1.50 BBC News. (T) 2.00 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.05 FILM: Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005). Oscar-winning animated adventure, with the voice of Peter Sallis. (T) 3.25 FILM: Alice in Wonderland (2010).

Fantasy adventure, starring Mia Wasikowska. (T)

5.05 FILM: Cars 2 (2011). Premiere. Animated adventure sequel, with the voice of Owen Wilson. (T) 6.45 BBC News. (T) 7.00 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 7.05 Gangsta Granny. Family comedy based on David Walliams’ book about a law-breaking OAP who takes her bored grandson on a crime spree. Julia McKenzie, Joanna Lumley and Rob Brydon star. (T) 8.15 EastEnders. Phil is in for a surprise when new Vic landlord Mick makes his presence felt. Max finds Lauren and Jake together and Joey gets bad news from the prison. (T) 8.45 Still Open All Hours. David Jason returns as Granville in this one-off special of Roy Clarke’s popular comedy, now running the shop with his son after inheriting the business from Arkwright.

9.15 Death Comes to Pemberley. New series. Pride and Prejudice sequel, bringing Jane Austen’s world back to life in a highly original way — with a murder mystery plot at its centre. Anna Maxwell Martin stars. Continues tomorrow. (T) 10.20 Len Goodman’s Perfect Christmas. Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman takes a trip through the TV archives, choosing a series of small-screen clips to demonstrate his idea of the perfect Christmas Day. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.15 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Liverpool and Hull City v Manchester United. (T) 12.55 Have I Got a Bit More 2013 News for You. Extended compilation of highlights from this year’s editions. Last in the series.

(T) 1.40 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 1.45 BBC News. The latest

7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.05 Natural World. (R) (T) 7.50 FILM: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977). Disney comedy adventure sequel, starring Dean Jones. (T) 9.35 Westminster Abbey. The new intake of pupils talk about their lives at the choir school. Last in the series. (R) (T) 10.35 Earthflight. (R) (T) 11.35 Pride & Prejudice: Having a Ball. (R) (T) 1.05 FILM: Emma (1996). Jane Austen drama, starring Gwyneth Paltrow. (T) 3.00 Operation Snow Tiger. (R) (T) 4.00 Operation Snow Tiger. (R) (T) 5.00 Final Score. A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (T) 6.15 You Have Been Watching — David Croft. Tribute to the TV comedy writer, who died in 2011, known for his work on the sitcoms Dad’s Army, ’Allo ’Allo!, Are You Being Served?, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and Hi-de-Hi! (R) (T) 7.15 FILM: Dad’s Army (1971). The Home Guard soldiers are put on their mettle as they get ready to capture three German aviators. British comedy based on the TV series, starring Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier. (T) 8.45 Christmas University Challenge. Alumni from the colleges of Gonville & Caius, Cambridge, and Christ Church, Oxford, compete, with Andrew Graham-Dixon and Michael Dobbs among the contestants. (T) 9.15 Idris Elba — King of Speed. Part one of two.

Documentary in which the Luther star embarks on an international journey to explore the history of car racing while sampling the thrill of competition vehicles. (T) 10.15 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert. Part one of two. Ben Fogle and James Cracknell follow in the footsteps of British explorer Wilfred Thesiger and attempt to trek across a portion of the Rub’ al Khali. (T) 11.15 FILM: King Arthur (2004). Historical adventure, starring Clive Owen. (T) 1.10 FILM: Dracula (1958). Hammer horror, starring Christopher Lee. (T) 2.30 FILM: Sign Zone: Jane Eyre (2011).

Period drama, starring Mia Wasikowska. (T) 4.20 This Is BBC Two. Preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) 7.10 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.25 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.40 Sooty.

Crazy capers with the puppet pals. (R) (T) 7.50 Bookaboo.

Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (T) 8.05 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 8.20 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.40 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.55 Bottom Knocker Street. Surreal children’s fun. (T) 9.10 Bottom Knocker Street. Surreal children’s fun. (T) 9.25 Dinner Date. David from Essex picks three blind dates. (T) 10.25 FILM: Problem Child (1990). Comedy, starring John Ritter. (T) 12.00 FILM: The Flintstones (1994). Live-action version of the cartoon comedy, with John Goodman. (T) 1.45 ITV News and Weather.

(T) 2.05 FILM: Casper (1995). Family comedy, starring Christina Ricci. (T) 4.00 Harry Potter: Behind the Magic — The Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Ben Shephard interviews the stars of the film.

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5.00 Off Their Rockers. A pensioner’s wheelchair is stolen. Last in the series. (R) (T) 5.30 The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song. A count-

down of the King’s 20 greatest hits, as voted for by the public. (R) (T) 7.00 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.15 Emmerdale. Hour-long episode. At Home Farm, the fire is raging and Charity tries to get Declan to leave. Eventually, they flee the grounds, but Megan rushes inside — and becomes trapped.

(T) 8.15 FILM: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010). Premiere. The teenage wizard searches for the magical artefacts that will allow him to destroy the evil Voldemort. Fantasy adventure, Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes.

11.05 I Am Britney: Britney Spears’ in Las Vegas.

Documentary following the pop star as she prepares for her performance residency in Las Vegas, revealing how she handles the pressures that come with her career. (T) 12.05 ITV News and Weather. (T) 12.20 Through the Christmas Keyhole. Keith Lemon rummages through the homes of three mystery celebrities. (R) (T) 1.20 FILM: The Affair of the Necklace (2001). Period drama, starring Hilary Swank. (T) 3.20 FILM: Inland Empire (2006). Mystery drama, starring Laura Dern. (T) 6.20 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.15 FILM: Mysterious Island (1961). Sci-fi adventure, starring Michael Craig. (T) 9.00 Morning Line. (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.30 FILM: The King and I (1956). Oscar-winning musical, starring Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr. (T) 2.05 Channel 4 Racing. Including the King George VI Chase at 3.10. (T) 4.35 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. (T) 5.35 Come Dine with Me: Comedians Christmas Special. (R) (T) 6.35 Hollyoaks. The Roscoes have more than one reason to celebrate as Christmas Day arrives.

Fraser worries when Grace goes missing, and plans are put into action to steal Mercedes’ new fortune. (T) 7.05 Channel 4 News.

(T) 7.15 4thought.tv. A week of programmes about how Christmas is perceived by those who do not celebrate it. (T) 7.20 FILM: Independence Day (1996). The US president leads the fight against a force of seemingly indestructible aliens intent on conquering Earth. Sci-fi adventure, with Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum. (T) 10.00 Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2013.

Jimmy Carr poses questions about the major events of the year to Jack Whitehall, Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain, Kristen Schaal, Noel Fielding and Richard Ayoade. (T) 12.05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special. (R) (T) 1.10 FILM: Machete (2010).

Action thriller, starring Danny Trejo. (T) 3.00 FILM: Legend (1985). Fantasy adventure, with Tom Cruise. (T) 4.35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 5.35 Secret Removers. (T) 6.30 Suburgatory. (T) 6.55 Suburgatory. (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam.

(T) 7.25 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Milkshake! Bop Box. (T) 7.55 Milkshake!

Monkey. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.55 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.35 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 9.55 Tickety Toc. (T) 10.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.15 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.30 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 10.45 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers. (R) (T) 11.45 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas. (R) (T) 12.45 World’s Most Pampered Pets. (T) 1.45 FILM: High Society (1956). Musical romantic comedy, with Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. (T) 3.55 FILM: Meet Me in St Louis (1944). Musical, starring Judy Garland. (T) 6.15 FILM: The Wizard of Oz (1939). A tornado whisks a girl off to a magical land where she embarks on a journey in search of the wizard who knows the way home. Musical fantasy, with Judy Garland and Ray Bolger. (T) 8.15 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special. The Grammy-winning Canadian crooner performs classic festive songs, featuring duets with Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey and the Cookie Monster. (T) 9.15 World’s Strongest Man 2013. James Richardson presents action from the opening heat from Haitang Bay in Sanya, China (T) 10.15 Britain’s Favourite Christmas Songs. A countdown of songs guaranteed to make any Christmas party go with a swing, including classics by the Jackson 5, Jona Lewie, Band Aid, Mud, the Pogues and Slade. (R) (T) 1.10 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special. (R) (T) 2.10 SuperCasino.

4.05 Blackpool Lights. (T) 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Thursday 26th December, 2013 Viva Party - 24 Hours a day of Non Stop local music and entertainment.

Thursday, Thursday, 26th December, December, 2013 08:00 Simply Boxing Talk with Angela and Michelle.

10:00 Through the Decades with Kevin Reardon.

13:00 Nowt but the Nineties Christmas.

15:00 Back to Christmas Seventies.

17:00 Deano's Soulful Christmas.

19:00 Christmas Comedy - Brothers in Law 20:00 Christmas Drama - The Teahouse Detective 21:00 Exite Overnight.

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27th december 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 9.20 Match of the Day. Including highlights of Manchester City v Liverpool. (R) (T) 10.50 FILM: 102 Dalmatians (2000). Disney family adventure sequel, starring Glenn Close. (T) 12.25 FILM: Bedtime Stories (2008). Fantasy comedy, starring Adam Sandler. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.15 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.25 Open All Hours: A Celebration. The enduring appeal of the classic comedy. (T) 2.55 Len Goodman’s Perfect Christmas. Festive TV clips chosen by the Strictly judge. (R) (T) 3.35 FILM: Enchanted (2007). Fantasy comedy, starring Amy Adams. (T)

5.10 FILM: Megamind (2010). Premiere. Animated superhero comedy, with the voice of Will Ferrell.

6.40 BBC News; Weather. (T) 6.55 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 7.05 FILM: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). The globe-trotting archaeologist races against Soviet agents to find a mysterious artefact of untold power. Action adventure sequel, starring Harrison Ford and Cate Blanchett. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Linda is livid with Mick for letting his sisters move into the Vic, and bonds with Sharon over their mutual dislike of Shirley. Peter finds the money Cindy stole from Phil. (T) 9.30 Miranda. The shop owner’s friends accuse her of being immature so she sets out to prove them wrong — first by looking after a toddler, then by hosting a grown-up dinner party. (R) (T) 10.00 Death Comes to Pemberley. Darcy retreats into a version of his younger self as the fallout from Wickham’s arrest threatens his marriage, and Louisa Bidwell’s unforeseen revelation adds to his wife’s anxiety. Concludes tomorrow. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.15 Regional News; Weather; (T) Lottery Update.

11.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special. The first of two festive editions. Mrs Brown tries to find out what her grandson wants for Christmas and loses her temper at the family games night when no one plays by her rules. (R) (T) 12.00 Not Going Out Christmas Special. Lee and the gang spend Christmas in a spooky country house. (R) (T) 12.45 John Bishop’s Christmas Show. Festive giggles, featuring Jason Manford, Nina Conti, David O’Doherty and Tim Vine. (R) (T) 1.45 FILM: The Lonely Guy (1984). Comedy, starring Steve Martin.

(T) 3.10 Weatherview. (T) 3.15 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.30 Natural World: Tiger Dynasty. (R) (T) 8.30 Sign Zone: Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 9.30 Sign Zone: Africa 2013: Countdown to the Rains. (R) (T) 10.30 Africa. David Attenborough explores the continent’s wildlife and landscape. (R) (T) 11.30 Earthflight. (R) (T) 12.30 FILM: War and Peace (1956). Historical drama, starring Audrey Hepburn.

(T) 3.50 FILM: How the West Was Won (1962). Epic Western,

starring James Stewart and John Wayne. (T) 6.15 Flog It! Paul Martin, Catherine Southon and Mark Stacey head to National Museum Cardiff 7.00 Celebrity Eggheads. Derek Jacobi, Frances Barber, Neil Dudgeon, Fiona Laird and Emma Fielding take on the general-knowledge champions. Hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. (R) (T) 7.30 The Choir: Sing While You Work. The three remaining choirs face their biggest challenge as they perform a song composed by Paul Mealor at Ely Cathedral, before one is picked as the winner. 8.30 Christmas University Challenge. Distinguished graduates of St Hugh’s College, Oxford, compete with those of the University of Stirling. (T) 9.00 Idris Elba — King of Speed. Part two of two. The Luther star examines the importance of precision driving skills in motorsports. (T) 10.00 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert. Part two of two. James Cracknell and Ben Fogle continue their expedition across the Arabian Desert. (T) 11.00 FILM: Cast Away (2000). Drama, starring Tom Hanks. (T) 1.15 Ambassadors. (R) (T) 2.15 FILM: The Mummy (1959). Hammer horror, starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. (T) 3.40 Sign Zone: Imagine — Who’s Afraid of Machiavelli? (R) (T) 4.40 Sign Zone: Waiting for Gaga: A Culture Show Special. (R) (T) 5.40 This Is BBC Two.

9.30 Coronation Street. Hayley breaks down and lashes out at Roy, David is concerned when a despondent Kylie returns to No 8, and Nick makes a decision that has repercussions for Leanne. (T) 10.00 Vicious. A festive edition of the comedy starring Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi. Freddie and Stuart invite friends round for a Christmas Day celebration at their flat. (T) 10.35 FILM: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001). A woman begins a new year by resolving to find love and give up her bad habits. Romantic comedy with Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.

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7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) 7.10 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.25 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.40 Sooty.

Crazy capers with the puppet pals. (R) (T) 7.50 Bookaboo.

Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (T) 8.05 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 8.20 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.40 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.55 Bottom Knocker Street. Surreal children’s fun. (T) 9.10 Bottom Knocker Street. Surreal children’s fun. (T) 9.25 Dinner Date. Russell from Essex takes part in the dating show. (R) (T) 10.25 Murder, She Wrote. A ventriloquist is accused of murder.

(R) (T) 11.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Llandudno, north Wales. (R) (T) 12.25 FILM: Batteries Not Included (1987). Sci-fi fantasy, starring Jessica Tandy. (T) 2.25 ITV News and Weather.

(T) 2.35 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 2.40 FILM: Step Up (2006). Musical romance, with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. (T) 4.45 The Chase. With Lorraine Kelly, Craig Charles, Jamelia and Dom Joly. (R) (T)

7.15 Suburgatory. (T) 7.40 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.05 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.30 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.55 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.20 FILM: A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (2010). Premiere. Animated adventure, with the voice of Dominic Cooper. (T) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.55 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.25 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.55 FILM: Aliens in the Attic (2009).

Children’s sci-fi comedy, starring Carter Jenkins. (T) 2.35 FILM: Dr Dolittle (1998). Comedy, starring Eddie Murphy. (T) 4.15 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas. (T) 5.15 Come Dine with Me Christmas Special. (R) (T) 6.20 The Simpsons. Homer reminisces about how he gave up his dreams of being a musician in a grunge band 6.50 Hollyoaks. Freddie tries to save a loved one from the village’s most dangerous residents. A lovesick Ziggy is given a glimmer of hope that his relationship with Ruby is not beyond repair. (T) 7.20 Hollyoaks. Freddie races to save a loved one from a grisly fate, Ruby tells an unlikely confidant all about Frankie’s affair, and Jim offers Carmel some words of wisdom.

(T) 7.50 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.00 4thought.tv. A week of programmes about how Christmas is perceived by those who do not celebrate it. (T) 8.05 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking. With the help of his children, the chef prepares some of his favourite hot and spicy festive recipes. (T) 9.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. Actress Danniella Westbrook, choreographer Louie Spence, 1980s pop star Sinitta and Hugo Taylor in a festive celebrity special. (T) 10.00 FILM: The Inbetweeners Movie (2011). Awkward teenagers Simon, Will, Jay and Neil head to Greece for a wild holiday — but things do not go to plan. Comedy, with Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, James Buckley and Blake Harrison. (T) 11.55 Queer as Pop: From the Gay Scene to the Mainstream. (T) 12.55 Chic: iTunes Festival Special. (T) 1.55 Kylie Minogue: Showgirl — Live At Earl’s Court. (T) 2.55 FILM: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). Cult musical, starring Tim Curry. (T) 4.35 90210. (T) 5.15 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. (R) (T) 6.10 SuperScrimpers. (T) 6.20 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T)

5.45 Downton Abbey. The Crawleys are implicated in a scandal that threatens to engulf the royal family. Last in the series. (R) (T) 7.35 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Robbie becomes suspicious of Charity and Declan at the hospital, so she returns to Home Farm planning to delete the CCTV footage, but what she views gives her food for thought. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Hayley waits nervously for the results of her scan, Nick admits to causing Leanne’s black eye, and Maddie owns up to the theft of Sally’s handbag. (T) 9.00 You’ve Been Framed! Harry Hill narrates a comical selection of mishaps filmed by viewers, featuring everything from cute kids and crazy animals to pranks and painful-looking accidents.

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12.20 ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.35 The Cube. Two contestants take up the challenge. (R) (T) 1.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: The Majestic (2001).

Drama, starring Jim Carrey. (T) 6.30 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam.

(T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Milkshake! Bop Box. (T) 7.55 Milkshake!

Monkey. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.25 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.40

Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.55 Noddy in Toyland. 9.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. 9.35 Peppa Pig. 9.45 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 9.55 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10.15 Tickety Toc. 10.30 The Mr Men Show. 10.45 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. 11.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013. 12.00 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker. (R) (T) 1.00 FILM: 633 Squadron (1964). Second World War drama, starring Cliff Robertson. (T) 2.50 FILM: Zulu Dawn (1979). Fact-based drama, starring Burt Lancaster and the late Peter O’Toole. (T) 5.10 FILM: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968).

Children’s musical adventure, starring Dick Van Dyke. (T) 8.00 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Delivery. Festive edition of the documentary, in which the company’s truckers battle winter conditions to ensure shops and councils receive their supply of Christmas trees and salt; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013. James Richardson presents the second heat from Haitang Bay in Sanya, China, featuring six competitors looking to finish in the top two and make it through to the final; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Merry Christmas Mr Bean. The hapless hero plans the Christmas holiday of a lifetime — but fate pulls the rug out from under his feet and reduces the entire festive season to a farce. Part of Slapstick Comedy Night.

(R) (T) 10.30 Do It Yourself Mr Bean. The hapless hero’s party falls flat, but he finds an ingenious way to beat the sales queues and bag a bargain. Slapstick comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson.

Part of Slapstick Comedy Night. (R) (T) 11.00 Tommy Cooper’s Christmas. A seasonal special from 1973, featuring comedy sketches, magic and guest appearances by Sacha Distel and Clodagh Rodgers, who perform a medley of festive favourites.

Part of Slapstick Comedy Night. (R) (T) 12.05 FILM: The Plank (1967). Slapstick comedy, starring Eric Sykes and Tommy Cooper. (T) 1.15 SuperCasino. 4.05 Blackpool Lights. (T) 4.50 Motorsport Mundial. 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Nick’s Quest. 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Friday 27th December, 2013 14.00 Viva Party - 24 Hours a day of Non Stop local music and entertainment.

Friday 27th December, December, 2013 08:00 Breakfast with Mark Nolan.

11:00 Friday Edition with Kevin Reardon.

14:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes.

17:00 The PBT Show.

19:00 Friday Night Comedy - Hancock in the Police 20:00 Friday Night Drama - Baldi - Scratching the surface 21:00 Exite Classics.

22:00 The Love Zone.

00:00 The Overnight Jukebox.

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28th december 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen. Actor Ian McShane faces his food heaven or hell. (T) 12.30 Nigel Slater’s New Year Suppers. The cook prepares sumptuous dishes from seasonal produce. (R) (T) 1.00 Football Focus. Dan Walker and guests look back at the Boxing Day fixtures. (T) 1.45 Saturday Sportsday. A round-up of the latest sports news. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather.

(T) 2.15 F1 2013 — A Record Breaking Year. Suzi Perry presents a look back at the season. (T) 3.15 Bargain Hunt. From Gloucestershire. (R) (T) 4.15 Call the Midwife: Christmas Special. The locals are evacuated after the discovery of an unexploded bomb. (R) (T)

5.30 Final Score. A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (T) 6.10 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 6.30 Celebrity Mastermind. Gail Porter, Danny John-Jules, Prue Leith and Mike Bushell answer questions on number one singles, choreographer Bob Fosse, wartime food and Alan Partridge. (T) 7.00 Pointless Celebrities. New series. A 1980s edition, featuring Stephanie Beacham and Emma Samms, Anne Diamond and Rustie Lee, and Denise Pearson and Stedman Pearson. (T) 7.50 FILM: Up (2009). An old man uses balloons to fly his house to South America, but finds an excitable boy scout has stowed away. Animated adventure, with the voices of Ed Asner and Jordan Nagai. (T) 9.15 Atlantis. Part two of two. Jason and his friends are tested to the extreme when Ariadne is found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. John Hannah guest stars. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Death Comes to Pemberley. Elizabeth remains aggrieved at Darcy’s treatment of Georgiana, but the indiscretions that come to light during Wickham’s murder trial help to reunite the family. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 The National Lottery Live. Chris Evans reveals the results of the Lotto and the Thunderball. (T) 11.10 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.30 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, including Norwich City v Manchester United and Cardiff City v Sunderland; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 12.50 FILM: Rogue (2007). Premiere. Thriller, starring Radha Mitchell. (T) 2.30 Weatherview. (T) 2.35 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.40 Natural World: Grizzlies of Alaska.

(R) (T) 8.40 Antiques Road Trip. (T) 9.40 Antiques Road Trip. (T) 10.40 Africa. (R) (T) 11.40 FILM: Ice Princess (2005). Comedy

drama, starring Michelle Trachtenberg. (T) 1.10 FILM: Revenge of the Bridesmaids (2010). Premiere. Comedy, starring RavenSymone and JoAnna Garcia Swisher. (T) 2.35 FILM: The Accidental Husband (2008). Romantic comedy, starring Uma Thurman and Colin Firth. (T) 4.00 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert. (R) (T) 5.00 Flog It! (T) 6.00 FILM: The Guns of Navarone (1961). Allied soldiers are sent to sabotage German artillery emplacements. Second World War adventure based on Alistair MacLean’s novel, with Gregory Peck, David Niven and Anthony Quinn. (T) 8.30 Dad’s Army. Pompous Captain Mainwaring proves he is a softie at heart by organising a Christmas treat for the struggling senior citizens of Walmingtonon-Sea. (R) (T) 9.00 100 Years of the Palladium. Cliff Richard, Bruce Forsyth and Andrew Lloyd Webber are among the stars sharing the gossip, glamour and behind-the-scenes goings-on of one of the world’s most famous theatres. (R) (T) 10.00 FILM: I Am Number Four (2011). Premiere. A teenager with special powers is forced to live as a fugitive from aliens determined to hunt him down. Sci-fi thriller, starring Alex Pettyfer and Timothy Olyphant. (T) 11.40 Charlie Brooker’s 2013 Wipe. (T) 12.40 Ambassadors. (R) (T) 1.40 FILM: The Curse of Frankenstein (1957). Hammer horror, starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. (T) 3.00 Sign Zone: Killer Whales: Beneath the Surface — Natural World. (R) (T) 4.00 Sign Zone: The Silent War. (R) (T) 5.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.10 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That.

Children’s fun. (R) (T) 7.25 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That. Children’s fun. (R) (T) 7.35 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.50 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.00 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.10 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.15 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.25 Bookaboo. Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (R) (T) 8.35 Kick Buttowski — Suburban Daredevil. Animated comedy about a boy who dreams of being a stuntman. (T) 8.50 Om Nom Stories. Tales for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.55 Bottom Knocker Street. Surreal children’s fun. (T) 9.10 Bottom Knocker Street. Surreal children’s fun. (T) 9.20 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.30 Victorious. Comedy about a teenage girl at a performing arts school. (T) 10.00 Deadtime Stories. (R) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 The Home of Fabulous Cakes. Fiona Cairns bakes a wedding cake. (R) (T) 11.30 Murder, She Wrote. Jessica solves a mystery in the mountains. (R) (T) 12.30 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.35 Dinner Date. Dido Ivano from London picks three blind dates. (R) (T) 1.35 Midsomer Murders.

A nun is found strangled. (R) (T) 3.35 The One and Only Cilla Black. Paul O’Grady celebrates the showbiz legend’s 50-year career. (R) (T)

5.05 Off Their Rockers. A pensioner auditions for Britain’s Got Talent. (R) (T) 5.35 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas. The comedian helps out at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home over the festive period. (R) (T) 6.35 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 6.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.00 The Chase: Celebrity Special. With Olympian

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and I’m a Celebrity camper Rebecca Adlington, Kate Garraway, Ritchie Neville and Rosemary Shrager. Bradley Walsh hosts.

All Star Family Fortunes. New series. A team from Dancing on Ice and some of the stars of Coronation Street compete for the chance to win cash for charity. Vernon Kay hosts. (T) The Cube: Celebrity Special. Loose Women’s Sherrie Hewson and Lisa Maxwell and former co-panellist Denise Welch take on the Cube together, and Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford tackles the challenge solo. (T) The Jonathan Ross Show. The host is joined by naturalist David Attenborough, comedian John Bishop, chef Jamie Oliver, actor Ray Winstone and rap duo Rizzle Kicks. Susan Boyle provides the music. (T) ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) FILM: The Holiday (2006). Two single women from opposite sides of the Atlantic find love after they swap houses over Christmas. Romantic comedy, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Jude Law. (T)

2.00 Jackpot247. 4.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 4.40 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.15 FILM: Ramona and Beezus (2010). Family comedy, starring Joey King. (T) 9.00 The Morning Line. (T) 10.00 The American Football Show. (T) 11.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 12.00 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 12.30 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 1.00 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.30 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.00 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Chepstow and Newbury.

(T) 4.35 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.35 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 6.05 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. Nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow hosts the final dinner party. He hopes to impress his guests with an unusual combination of dishes, but is thwarted by a series of mishaps. (R) (T) 6.40 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Christmas Spaces. The architect visits a man-made stalactite crystal grotto in Surrey, and a Victorian flat-pack tin chapel in Shropshire that has been turned into a magical holiday home. (R) (T) 8.00 FILM: The Italian Job (1969). A crook recruits a gang to steal $4million in gold bullion and make a quick getaway from central Turin in a fleet of Minis.

Crime comedy, starring Michael Caine and Noel Coward. (T) 10.00 The 50 Funniest Moments of 2013. A countdown of the most hilarious, surprising and sometimes shocking incidents from the past 12 months, with contributions from Danny Dyer, Russell Kane and Helen Flanagan. (T) 12.05 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 12.35 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 1.05 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 1.35 FILM: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009). Mystery thriller, starring Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Rapace. 4.05 Hollyoaks. (R) (T) 6.25 Suburgatory. (T) 6.50 The Treacle People. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car.

(R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bubble Guppies.

(R) (T) 7.35 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.50 Chloe’s Closet. (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.05 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.20 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.30 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Little Princess. (R) (T) 9.00 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.15 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.35 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 9.50 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.00 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 10.20 LazyTown. (T) 10.45 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 10.55 The Dog Rescuers. (R) (T) 11.25 FILM: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968). Children’s musical adventure, starring Dick Van Dyke. (T) 2.15 FILM: Oklahoma! (1955). Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Western, with Gordon MacRae. (T) 5.00 FILM: The Princess Bride (1987). Comic fantasy adventure, starring Cary Elwes. (T) 6.50 FILM: Michael Jackson’s This Is It (2009).

Documentary following the singer rehearsing for his planned 50 shows at London’s O2, before his death in June 2009. Featuring classic hits and interviews with Jackson. (T) 9.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013. James Richardson presents action from the third heat from Haitang Bay in Sanya, China, as another six competitors aimed to finish in the top two and make it through to the final. (T) 9.55 5 News Weekend. (T) 10.00 FILM: Abduction (2011). Premiere. A teenager realises he was abducted as a child and goes in search of his real identity as shadowy agents pursue him. Action thriller, with Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins. (T) 12.05 FILM: Superbad (2007). Teen comedy, starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera. (T) 2.25 SuperCasino. 5.00 My Depression Diaries: Kerry Katona. (T) 5.50 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 6.00 Angels of Jarm. (R) (T) 6.10 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.20 Angels of Jarm. (R) (T) 6.30 The Funky Valley Show. (R) (T) 6.40 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 6.50 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T)

Saturday 28th December, 2013 Viva Party - 24 Hours a day of Non Stop local music and entertainment.

Saturday 28th December 2013 09:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett.

10:00 NOWT but the 90’s with Mike Brown.

12:00 Simply Small Talk.

14:00 Sport Zone with Kevin Reardon.

18:00 The Superior Rhythm Soul Show with Deano.

20:00 Calder´s Confessions.

23:00 Al Walser´s Weekly Top 20.

24:00 Exite Overnight.

29th december

7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 10.10 Match of the Day. Including action from Norwich City v Manchester United. (R) (T) 11.30 FILM: Father of the Bride Part II (1995). Comedy sequel, starring Steve Martin. (T) 1.15 MOTD2 Extra. With Mark Chapman and the Match of the Day team. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.15 Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave. The animated characters get mixed up in sheep rustling.

(R) (T) 2.45 Shrek: The Pig Who Cried Werewolf. Spin-off from the Shrek movies. (T) 2.55 FILM: Monsters vs Aliens (2009).

Animated sci-fi comedy, with the voice of Reese Witherspoon. (T) 4.20 That Puppet Game Show. With Richard Hammond and Oritse Williams. (T)

5.00 Comic Relief 2013: 100 Million Laughs. Lenny Henry, Steve Jones and Zoe Ball look back at the charity event. (T) 6.00 Songs of Praise. Bill Turnbull meets people who have been publicly honoured for their actions, including a social-action pioneer and a bus station manager, and introduces music from around the UK. (T) 6.35 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.00 Countryfile. Ellie Harrison recalls some of the endangered animals featured on the programme, including red squirrels photographed

by Julia Bradbury in the Yorkshire Dales.

Including Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. Updates on the most talked-about finds of the past 12 months, including an item once owned by a Queen and another that delivered the largest sale price of any roadshow item. (T) 9.00 FILM: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011). Premiere. Captain Jack Sparrow’s search for the fountain of youth leads to a battle with the dreaded pirate Blackbeard. Fantasy adventure sequel, with Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. (T) 11.05 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.30 Match of the Day 2. Mark Chapman reviews the latest Premier League action, which included Chelsea v Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and Everton v Southampton at Goodison Park. (T) 12.50 The Football League Show. Highlights of today’s games in the Championship, League One and League Two. (T) 2.05 Weatherview. (T) 2.10 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.10 Natural World: Bringing Up Baby.

(R) (T) 8.00 Antiques Road Trip. (T) 9.00 Antiques Road Trip. (T) 10.00 Antiques Road Trip. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites.

(T) 12.30 The A to Z of TV Cooking. (T) 1.20 EastEnders. (T) 4.15 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert. (R) (T) 5.15 Flog It! (T)

6.15 FILM: Force 10 from Navarone (1978). A commando mission to destroy a bridge in the Balkans that is vital to the Nazis is jeopardised by a traitor. Second World War adventure sequel, with Harrison Ford and Robert Shaw. (T) 8.15 Porridge. Mackay and Barraclough discover Fletch is making booze in his cell and the crafty con seems certain to spend Christmas in solitary.

Festive special from 1976, with Ronnie Barker. (R) (T) 9.00 Morecambe & Wise: The Curtains. Penelope Keith presents a look through the archives at the parts of the comedy duo’s shows in which they chatted to each other — and their guests — in front of the stage curtains. (T) 10.00 Michael Palin in Wyeth’s World.

The Monty Python star heads to rural Pennsylvania and Maine to explore the life and work of artist Andrew Wyeth, one of America’s most popular and controversial painters. (T) 11.00 QI. Stephen Fry hosts a festive edition of the comedy quiz, with Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus, Brendan O’Carroll and Alan Davies answering questions on the theme of Kris Kringle. (T) 11.30 2013: Moments in Time.

(R) (T) 12.30 Top of the Pops 2: Christmas 2013. (R) (T) 2.00 Ambassadors. The Tazbek people rise up against their government. Last in the series. (R) (T) 3.00 FILM: The Abominable Snowman (1957). Hammer horror, starring Peter Cushing. (T) (bw) 4.25 Sign Zone: Countryfile Christmas Special. (R) (T) 5.20 Sign Zone: Holby City. (R) (T) 6.20 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.10 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That.

Children’s fun. (R) (T) 7.25 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That. Children’s fun. (R) (T) 7.35 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.50 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.00 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.10 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.15 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.25 Bookaboo. Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (R) (T) 8.35 Kick Buttowski — Suburban Daredevil. Animated comedy about a boy who dreams of being a stuntman. (T) 8.45 Om Nom Stories. Tales for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.50 Om Nom Stories. Tales for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.55 Share a Story: The Winners’ Journey. (R) 9.20 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.30 Victorious. Comedy about a teenage girl at a performing arts school. (T) 10.00 Deadtime Stories. (R) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 Storage Hoarders. Aggie MacKenzie helps two more compulsive collectors. (R) (T) 11.30 Sunday Side Up. Celebrity guests and conversation, hosted by Stephen Mulhern. Last in the series. (T) 12.30 Sunday Scoop. Presented by Kaye Adams and Nadia Sawalha. Last in the series. (T) 1.30 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.35 Inside the National Trust. A Lake District ranger launches a rescue mission. (T) 2.35 Midsomer Murders. The president of an ornithological society is killed. (R) (T) 4.35 Love Your Garden. Alan Titchmarsh provides a garden makeover for an ex-serviceman. (R) (T)

5.35 Just Henry. One-off period drama, starring Josh Bolt and Elaine Cassidy. (R) (T) 7.35 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Christmas Catchphrase. Stephen Mulhern hosts a festive special of the game show, challenging Carol Vorderman, Michael Ball and

Michelle Collins to see it and say it. (T) 9.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. A couple are targeted in a campaign of hatred after they ignore a gypsy’s warnings and build a home at a supposedly cursed beauty spot. Then tragedy strikes.

Last in the series. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 FILM: The Break-Up (2006). A couple’s relationship comes to an end, but neither wants to give up their home, forcing them to carry on living together. Comedy drama, starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. (T) 1.10 Premiership Rugby Union. Highlights of the latest top-flight fixtures. 2.10 The Store. Home shopping. 3.55 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk show stateside.

(R) (T) 4.40 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.00 The American Football Show. (R) (T) 7.55 FILM: Boo, Zino and the Snurks (2004). Animated adventure, with the voice of Patrick Stewart. (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (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 FILM: Inkheart (2008). Fantasy adventure, starring Brendan Fraser. (T) 4.30 Channel 4 News. (T) 4.55 FILM: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004). Comedy adventure, starring Jim Carrey. (T) 7.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. Actress Danniella Westbrook, choreographer Louie Spence, 1980s pop star Sinitta and Hugo Taylor from Made in Chelsea get into the party spirit in a festive celebrity special. (R) (T) 8.00 Bear’s Wild Weekend with Stephen Fry. Bear Grylls takes the QI host on an expedition to the Italian Dolomites, setting him a series of challenges, from travelling on the skids of a helicopter to descending a waterfall. (R) (T) 9.00 Speed with Guy Martin. New series.

The motorcycle racer takes part in four adrenaline-fuelled challenges, beginning with an attempt to break the British record for outright speed on a bicycle. (T) 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas Special. Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies and Roisin Conaty for a festive edition, hosted by Jimmy Carr. (T) 11.00 Rude Tube’s Christmas Cracker 2013. Alex Zane presents a countdown of 50 memorable festive internet videos, including the laziest set of fairy lights, Santa’s machine-gun grotto and the Christmas tree-Olympics. (T) 12.05 Mashed 2013. (T) 12.40 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 1.10 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 1.40 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 2.10 American Football Live. All the action from a match in the NFL. (T) 5.45 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind. (R) (T) 5.50 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.35 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bubble Guppies.

(R) (T) 7.40 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) 8.20 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.30 Little

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Locksmith Expert Locksmith “Seguridad Union” 24 hour service from La Marina to San Pedro. For a quick, economic and professional service CALL 607 493 118 (69085)

1 Female German Shepard & 1 male German Shepard/Collie cross. Both dogs are adults and in very good health.Chipped,passports,spayed,groomed,vaccinations all up to date.Very loveable animals.Equally happy indoors or out. Great guard dogs but also great family pets. Childrens allergies forcing rehoming. Call 676 820 588. (69082) Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (69083)

PILAR DE LA HORADADA. 2 Bed 2 bath townhouse in quiet cul-de-sac location. Modern, comfortable furnishings, English TV, communal pool, short walk to town 425 eur inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553.

(89769) LO CRISPIN large 3 bed 2 bath quad house, sat TV, good sized separate kitchen with storage off and exterior patio. Communal pool 495 euro inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (88760) 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

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 N-332, the AP7 motorway, La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre and close to all amenities. Close to local Church and just a few minutes walk to sandy beaches. The property is furnished, alarmed and includes air-conditioning and satelite TV. 89,500 Euro. 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) Beautiful and modern Hair & Beauty Salon located in San Miguel de Salinas, in a busy area, close to the post office and the San Miguel School. 125 square meters, full kitchen / galeria, additional beauty room for treatments, and a bathroom. All hair dressing tools and furniture included, in excellent conditions.

Great oportunity commercial unit for any business due to location and size. (109550) LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Fully-furnished.

Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor. Reduced for quick sale. 125.500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569. (90187) Situated in 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.

Fully furnished with SAT TV, off road parking and communal pool.

149,950 euros. Call 96 897 1860 for details. (91877) Beautiful Town House (corner plot), 3 bed, 2 Bath, situated in Conjunto Residencial Valencia, surrounded by green areas, comm. pools, tennis court and security guard. well manteined and recently fully furnished.

Garden in front, side and back of the property.Close to Villamartin Golf Course. For viewing please call 96-673-00-57. (109101) 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 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 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 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. 109,500 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. 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.

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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 175.000.

Tel. 96 897 1860. (101537) Amazing opportunity! Detached villa, 5 Bed, 4 bath, 2 kitchens, super large rooms, 385 mt2 in 215 mt2 plot, ideal to have your own business in the property, all fully furnished to a high standard, garage underbuild, storage room, party room, hair dresser room with equipment, enormous roof ideal for a chill out area. Price has incredibly reduced for a quick sale! 230.000 Euros.

Contact for viewing: 96-673-0057. (139990) 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) 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. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860.

(102359) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) This 2 bed, 2 bath property is located in La Cinuelica, Los Altos. It is a top-floor corner apartment with private pool, BBQ, and patio area. The property comes fully furnished with an underground parking space with storage unit. It has integrated air-conditioning throughout. There is a utility room, front terrace, and large private solarium with sea views. There is also a communal pool. The property is located close to all the local amenities of Punta Prima. EUR 125.000. For further details please call +34 96 897 1860. (102358) This well-maintained 2 bed, 2 bath top-floor duplex is located just a few minutes from local amenities and the Los Dolses school. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102354) This 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) Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath top floor apartment, sea views of the beautiful La Zenia Beach, 280 mt2 property, 30 mt2 Terrace, private solarium upstairs (as big as the property), lovely commu. pool with artificial grass, great opportunity for investment or permanent living. A few meters from the beach and all amenities.

Price: 298.700 Euros. Call 96673-00-57. (139984) Great apartment in the city of Torrevieja,in Calle San Miguel de Salinas, 3 bed, 1 bath, large rooms to the exterior, brand new wood floor, new kitchen, a lot of light, hidromassage bath, 2 balconies, second line from Azequion beach. You cannot miss this opportunity, price: 73.200 euro for viewings please call 96-673-00-57. (139977) Amazing oportunity! Torrevieja, 3 bed, 2 bath apartment, security door, indep. kitchen, oak wook carpentry finish, large dinning

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area, terrace, close to all amenities and the Marina. Price: 50.000 Euros!, call Tel. 96-6730057.

(139976) Torrevieja, apartment in the centre, Calle Caballero de Rodas, 2 bed, 1 bath, short walking distance to the beach and all the services.

Built in 1998, 69m2 Price: 60.000 euro. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (139972) FOR SALE Studio 2nd floor, South facing, terrace bedroom. short walk to 3 commercial centres, church, medical, water park, bus, Habeneras, off orad parking, large solarium, views, furnished, cheap community fees JUST 31,000 Euro CALL 672 057 272 (69086) Beautiful ground floor apartment in Playa Flamenca, 2 bed 2 bath in a gated community. Tropical gardens and lovely swimming pool area, tennis court, basket court & children play area. Air cond. in all rooms, 127 m2 terrace, interrior m2: 87m2. Fully furnished. Price: 125.000 Euros.

To view please call: 96-673-0057. (139970) 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa on 300m2 private plot. Fully furnished with salt lake and sea views from the large roof solarium. Includes air-conditioning, sat TV and open fire. Large private pool. Situated in a lovely gated community and near to all amenities. 185.000 Euro. Call 968 971 860 for details. (101131) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition.

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apartments in the area. 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) Spacious three bed, two bath townhouse on a secure, sought after front-line beach urbanisation.

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

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

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

for walking to the beach and the new La Zenia Boulevard shopping precinct.Reduced price for quick sale!: 80.000 Euros. Tel 96 897 1860. (101159) 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) This is a south-facing quad house, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fullyfurnished, with A/Con and Sat TV. Magnificent sea views from the roof solarium and the property is walking distance to the beach and Cabo Roig Strip.

Communal pool. This is a fantastic example of this type of property. 124,950 Euro. Call 968 971 860 for details. (101474) 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. Now 84.995 Euros for a quick sale!. Tel 96673-0-57. (101484) 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 facing with a terrace. There is access to 2 communal pools and amazing sea views from the large solarium. 79,950 euros. Call 968 971 860. (101502)

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) 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 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 968971860 (101563) Top floor duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, sat TV and open kitchen. Sold furnished. Large solarium with sea views, shaded

terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 92,500 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (101524) 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) 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, 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)

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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 a quick sale 67,250 Euros. Tel 968 971 860 (101141) 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) 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. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100877) 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 107,000 EUR. 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

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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) Beautiful ground floor apartment.

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

(100855) 3 bed 2 bath Penthouse in the very popular Molino Blanco Development,fully furnished and also Sat T.V and A/Con. Overlooks the park area and has lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium.Only a 1000 metres from La Zenia beach and has access to all of the local amenities.eur 99,750 call 968 971 860 (100852) This is a 3 or 4 bed, 2 bath quad bungalow. Fully-furnished and includes air-conditioning, central heating and satellite TV. Lovely sea views from the roof solarium on which there is a shed and closed-in conservatory with an additional bedroom and shower room. The 4th bedroom / study has its own entrance. The property is only a short walk to all amenities. It also has use of a lovely communal pool. Reduced to sell. 99.000 Euro. Call +34 96 897 1860 to view. (100846) 2 bed 1/1/2 bath townhouse. South facing and is in the gated community of Colinas De La Zenia.It has A/con,Sat T.V and comes fully furnished.The property overlooks the communal pool area, sea views from the main bedroom balcony.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach.eur 103,950 call 968 971 860. (100844) 3 bed 2 Bath detached villa. South facing in lovely condition. A/con throughout and comes fully furnished to a high standard.The property overlooks a beautiful communal pool and has views across the countryside and to the sea.It is only a short drive to San Miguel and Villamartin.eur 239,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100843) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) 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.

Monday, 23rd December, 2013 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 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) This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse is situated in Las Chismosas, Playa Flamenca. It comes furnished and includes airconditioning and satellite TV. The upstairs bathroom has a hydromassage bath. The property is in lovely condition and only a short walk from all amenities. It has three terraces which enjoy all-day sunshine and a communal pool. There is also the option to purchase an underground car parking space. Priced at just 89.950 Euro for a quick sale.

Please call 0034 96 897 1860 for further details. (92307) 3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached house, south facing for all year round sunshine. Partly furnished with SAT TV, short walk to many amenities. Two lovely communal pool areas. A lovely house and viewing is recommended. reduced to 107,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92308) 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 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 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 airconditioning and Sat TV. 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 Euro. Call 96 673 0057.

(92675) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Ground Floor 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment. Fully Furnished and Includes Air Con and SAT TV. It has off-road parking and overlooks the Marquesa Golf Course literally front-line views.

The property is in lovely condition. 69,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96311) Two Bedroom, two bathroom Attached Bungalow situated in La Florida. South facing with views to the sea from two double glazed conservatories and also the solarium. Fully furnished SAT TV and close to all amenities. It is also only walking distance to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 106,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96314) 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

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

Set in a lovely urbanisation which is well managed by the community of owners. Similar properties fetch around 240,000 Euro annual short-term and holiday rental income and are well sought after. For further details, please call 0034 96 897 1860.

(101987) Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa in Los Balcones. Private swimming pool and spacious 800m2 grounds. This property catches the sun all day. It has stunning views of the Torrevieja salt lake and Mediterranean sea. The top floor is used for general living and the ground floor (underbuild) has a single garage with additional unused space for storage or another room. Fully furnished, air-conditioning, satellite TV, and security. 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)

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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.

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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 Roco del Mar, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities.

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)

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) 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-Detatched 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 Spanish 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

Monday, 23rd December, 2013 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 1.000 Euro. For further details, please call 0034 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) This 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow is located in the sought after area of Playa Flamenca on the Costa Blanca in Spain. It is South-facing and enjoys all day sunshine.

This Spanish property has a large garden area for outdoor living, ample storage space, an interior of approximately 80m2, air-conditioning for the summer months, and heating for the winter months. The property is within walking distance to all amenities such as bars, restaurants, supermarkets, and a well equipped municipal sports centre. It is also just a short distance from the local schools. This is a very wellpriced Spanish property and represents a good solid long-term real estate investment. For further

details about this Spanish property or to arrange a viewing, please call 0034 96 673 0057. (109525) Amazing brand new Semi detached, 3 bed, 2 bath with windows, kitchen fully fitted, built in wardrobes in all bedrooms (2 downstairs), located in a gated community, high standard building materials, own parking space in the plot, private huge solarium, 2 comm. pools with natural grass, children play area, both swimming pools have a jacuzzy, community library, really beautiful and very well maintained. The urbanization is located within walking distance to the commercial centre La Zenia Boulevard, supermarkets, Saturday Playa Flamenca market, restaurants and all amenities. This is a perfect investment. Price: 139.500 Euros. For viewing, please call 96-673-00-57. (139991) Lovely 2 bed 1 bath ground floor apartment in Los Altos, large front and back terraces, south facing, very well mantained, close the the comm. pool, air cond, fully furnished,close to a supermarket and a commercial centre, great offer for quick sale!

(109528) This popular Bar and Restaurant is for sale. Working bar and kitchen with good client base that has been built up in the last 5 and half years. The Bar is in total 200 square meters. The public area is 90 square meters and has 38 covers inside and 32 covers outside on the front and rear terrace. It is a very versitile place that at pres-

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ent has a variety of regular events going on from line dancing to art classes and a regular quiz.

Upstairs (which has been not been reformed) is 50 square meters and can be used for hire for private meetings, etc. It is a hub of the community and used by local businesses. To view please contact 96 673 0057.

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Three bed, two bathroom apartment for sale in San Miguel. This property comes full furnished. It has views of the local sports facilities and the Torrevieja salt lakes. Well maintained and priced to sell quickly. Was 98.000 Euro. Now just 62.950 Euro for quick sale. Please call 0034 96 673 0057 for further details.

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TORREVIEJA SWIMMING CLUB LEAGUE This weekend was the last competition until the New Year. Busy in the Pool were the youngest members of Club Natacion Torrevieja. On Saturday 14th December the Benjamin and Alevin age groups were in the Centro Excursionista Eldense pool, Elda. One hundred and seventy six swimmers were put through gruelling 100m Butterfly and 400 m Freestyle events. All team members in the Butterfly events gained new best times with Victoria Pigneur earning a regional qualifying time in this event. In the 400 m Freestyle events Elian Del Rio Castillo, Paula Garcia, Victoria Pigneur and Samira Lucumbi all gained new personal bests.

Vicki knocking 32 seconds off her time and Samira 20 seconds. Samira’s new time of 5:49;97 gives her

a regional qualifying in this event.

Sunday it was the turn of the clubs youngest swimmers the Prebenjamin group (6-8yrs) in the Municipal Pool Monovar. Nervous six of the clubs swimmers competed in 50m Backstroke events, for the girls Marta Garcia and Elora Pinar swam two good races, Marta earning 9th place. For the boys Pedro Gonzalez, Javier Martinez, Bogdan Malter and David Castillo all swam well and finished of the meet with the 4x50m Freestyle boys relay event.

For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa – 665 454 126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki 669 637 015 or by e-mail on info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com

EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON RESULTS - 19TH DECEMBER Hattons Hunks Hattons Honeys Pint Depot Kings The Tavern Breakaways Bears The Hub Meerkats Porterhouse League Table The Hub Meerkats Busters Bar Que Pasa Eagles The Hub Hyenas Hattons Hunks Porterhouse Gogarty´s Gophers Breakaways Bears The Tavern Pint Depot Kings Madigans Misfits Hattons Honeys PB´s Pirates Pint Depot Queens

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

11-1 8-4 6-6 4-8 7-5 8-4 3-9 W 12 8 8 7 7 6 7 4 4 2 3 3 1 0

D 0 4 2 4 1 3 0 1 1 3 2 2 0 0

Madigans Misfits PB´s Pirates Busters Gogarty´s Gophers Pint Depot Queens Que Pasa Eagles Hub Hyenas L 0 0 2 1 4 3 5 7 7 7 7 7 11 12

F 119 99 94 91 89 77 72 66 63 61 59 49 34 35

A 25 45 50 53 55 67 72 78 81 83 85 95 110 109

Pts 24 20 18 18 15 15 14 9 9 8 8 8 2 0

180s: Joe Miller, Shaun Smith (Hyenas), Derek Kingsbury, Patrick Abrams, Paul Durrant (Meerkats), Sid Cross x2 (Hattons Hunks), Mark Filer (Busters), Mike Smith (Breakaways Bears) Highest finish: Alex Nikolov (Meerkats) 141 Yet another draw for the Pint Depot Kings, their fourth this season, against high flying Busters who keep their second place due to Que Pasa's defeat at the hands of the Meerkats. A great performance from the Kings who have really come to life these past few weeks. Busters will view the result as a slip, leaving them four points behind the leaders, or two wins if you prefer. The gap can still be closed by the half way stage on January 9th, as Busters take on the Meerkats, a game that may reduce the Kats lead to 2 points or in the event of Busters losing leave them in third spot, should Que Pasa beat the Tavern.

Speculation, but exciting stuff.

The Eagles faced the Kats for the second time in a week hoping to reverse the cup result. Back into the fold, after a short U.K visit, was the Eagles top man John Walker, who was sorely missed in the cup tie.

They got off to a flyer, winning the first two via some impressive scoring from both sides. Walker 100 and D4 took the first and then missed D16 for a 106 out in the second. Two tons from Eddie Klimonis and a 123 from Walker had set up the finish, which the latter took out next throw. The Kats hadn't taken advantage of a barrage of scores from Pat Abrams 95,100,135 and Alex Nikolov 2 x 100 and were now 0-2 down. In the second triples a ton from Paul Durrant supported some excellent throwing from veteran John Eyre 2 x 100, 97 and D8 for 12. Eyre added another ton in the next as did Abrams who converted D16 for 2 each. The second pair was a little subdued Nikolov teaming up with father in law Derek Kingsbury to face the in form Klimonis

and captain Den Hall. No fireworks in the leg, until Nikolov requiring 32, not content with one double, hit two D7 and D9 for 3-2. Four tons featured in the third pair, 2 from Walker and the same from Durrant.

The difference between the two pairs was "Geordie Boy" Eddie Bendelow, who calmly slotted home D16, requiring 64, for a great finish. 4-2. Kingsbury realising the Eagles would feature their top guns early in the singles sacrificed himself and went on first to face Jim Storey. To his surprise and one or two others he won, taking out D16.

5-2. Eyre faced Walker in the next, the crowd expecting a real ding dong. it wasn't quite that, but it was close, Eyre hitting 2 x 100, Walker not converting the treble into three figures. No trouble however when it came to the double hitting D20 first dart. 5-3. Klimonis made it 5-4 on D4. Durrant had the throw in the next playing Eagles captain Hall.

Some good scoring from the Meerkats including a 125 set up D20. A couple of misses enabled Hall to leave 40, his opponent requiring D5.

One dart later from the Meerkat gave the hosts a guaranteed point. 64. Abrams featured next and somehow won his leg on D1 and the match after some strange finishing darts and this after hitting 2 x 100 and 134 to leave 40. Must be his age. Jim Waddell squared up to Bendelow in the last and despite a ton couldn't match the oppositions 125,138 and D10. The Kats amassed 19 tons, the Eagles replied with a very below average for them of seven. The game was a pleasure to be involved in with plenty of good bantered atmosphere.

Gogartys away victory over the Tavern keeps them in 7th place with the top half gradually moving away from the remaining seven teams.

This year, like last will be a closely fought tussle for the League Plate contested by the teams currently occupying 7th-14th place. The Gophers got away to a blistering start, taking the first three legs. Kevin Prockter, Bliss Wright and Gail Todd doing the scoring damage in the first, Wright taking out D2. John Linton did much the same in the second, finishing off with D16. Steve Woods, Wright and Todd were at it again in the scoring department during the third, despite retaliation from Taverner Steve Ralphs. Wright once again found D2 to make it 0-3. The home side reduced the Gophers advantage through Ian Brown D16, Mike Snow 125,98 and Ralphs D8, only for John Linton to make it 2-4 on D8 at half time. John Durdsley made it 3-4 and then Snowy hit D10 for 4 apiece against a high scoring Todd. Bliss Wright recovered the lead for Gogartys, this time on D5. Prockter ensured a point, with some steady scoring and D10. Woods 140 got the all important 7th leg for victory after some peculiar finishing methods, eventually finding D1. Linton 100 wrapped up the game on D4 against Ralph Weatherby. Bliss Wright was awarded m.o.m status for her 3 winning doubles. Great performance.

Lorraine Cox got the only double for the Pint Depot Queens out of the first six, on their visit to the Breakaways club. Jay Sharp and Kath Bryan did most of the damage finishing two legs each, assisted by Mike Douglas D20 to give the Bears a 5-1 lead at half time. Douglas D2 increased the Bears lead in the first single and ensured a point for his team. Cox struck again in her singles pegging D2 for 6-2. Enter Sharp for his third double of the night D10 and the match for the hosts.

The Royals added two more legs via Queens, Griffiths and Dunne, before Sarah Simpson nailed D8 for her sides eight leg to conclude the evening. Carl Wilson 140 top scored for the Bears. whilst Griffiths and Cox shared the honour for the Queens.

The other Royals from the Pint Depot the Kings, nearly pulled off the

scalp of the week, when it went down to the last leg of the evening Martyn Bynorth playing Buster Ray Harvey. The advantage was with the Kings having first throw but Bynorth having thrown well of late could only muster steady scoring with a high of 81. Harvey has also been playing well recently and was much steadier with 60,121 and 79 to leave 82 which he went out on to give a much relieved Busters a point to maintain their unbeaten record. There was never a great lead in the match, it was level at half time, although the Kings had taken an early lead through Eddie Fozzard on D4 despite a 138 from Bill Russell. Busters replied taking both triples through Paul Dowinton and Harvey D8. Irene Russell was in great form in the first doubles with Dowinton. She hit 140,81 and out on D16, her partner no slouch either hitting 81,60,100. Some more impressive scoring from Matt Cummins and Dave Wright gave the former the opportunity of finishing D18 to reduce the scoreline 2-3. Ian Sleaths 100 and Bynorths D7 made it all square at half time despite resistance from Bill Russell.

Frank Wurrorck and Gary Minor put the Kings two ahead, Minor looking pretty good with 85,120,80 and D6. Peter O'Rourke pulled one back for Busters on D10 only to go two behind again, this time through Dave Wright hitting 134 to set up D16 against the formidable Irene Russell. At 6-4 down Busters were up against it, fortunately Dowinton was next to take out 64 on D16, leaving Harvey the honour of saving the match for Busters.

Hub Hyenas keep up the pressure on the top three with a comfortable victory over dangerous Porterhouse. The visitors took the first three legs via Shaun Smith´s D10, Simon Williams D1 and Lee Holtham D2. Joe Miller 140, Holtham 140, Williams 100 doing most of the work for Hyenas, Peter Ayres replying with a ton. Miller added a further ton in the first doubles, partner Williams 140 for Miller to complete the leg. Ray Sanderson 100 countered for Porters in the next, but it wasn't enough, Andy Brooker 114 and D16 made it 0-5. An impressive sixth leg, saw Brian Nash 100 and D2, partner Hayes 140 and 134 to set up Nash's finish. Miller 100 and D2 made it 1-6 at the expense of Yvonne Rouffignac. Captain Williams D15 ensured both points and a flattering 1-7 scoreline. Sanderson 140 and D2 saw off the challenge from Smith as did Ayres 2 x 100 and D20. Geoff Harvey D10 and Holtham D10 completed the match. Harvey was a trifle fortunate in his game as Nash hit the required D16 only for it to fall out before he could retrieve it.

John Walker hit a fine 16 darter against the Hunks recently which was overlooked in copy. Scores were 140,85,55,81,130, D5.

Exite Radio merit table nominations Team: Pint Depot Kings, Hub Meerkats, Hattons Hunks Girls: Bliss Wright, Irene Russell, Ann Griffiths, Lorraine Cox Boys: Pat Abrams, Ray Harvey, Paul Dowinton, Eddie Bendelow, John Eyre, Gary Minor, John Walker, Joe Miller, Jay Sharp Listen to darts chit chat with Kevin Reardon and Paul Durrant on Exite Radio 89.2 and 93.1FM on Saturday afternoons between 3 and 4 p.m.

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TMGS MATCH REPORT FOR EL PLANTIO 18 DECEMBER We paid a visit to out actual “home course” today and despite the obvious hard work they have carried out, the course is still in a fairly bad shape, albeit it was just about playable amid all the sand on the greens.

There was evidence of the ground staff still working away to try to improve this delightful and slightly tasking course and we do hope that they are successful.

The course once again bared its teeth for many and not one member broke or even achieved their handicap and in fact it only took 26 points for Jenny Morris to claim 4th spot in the Silver Division one point behind Pearl Sabine and John Hillier in 3rd and 2nd spot. 32 points was enough to welcome back Shelia Dean to the Winners rostrum again!

The Gold division scores weren’t much better and 28 points was enough for Mick Kennedy to claim the 4th spot, one point behind John Eyre on 29 for 3rd. Dag Lovas narrowly lost out on the winners slot with 32 points and 33 points was enough for Paula Hagart to take the Gold Division.We believe that is a first for TMGS, both Division winning slots taken by our Female members, well done ladies! No, I will NOT mention anything about the Red Tees being some 100 yards ahead of the Yellows, which would only sound like sour grapes on the male part!! Serious though, well done ladies.

Only 2 of the 4 NTP’s were claimed and that was by Ernie Wilson and John Eyre who also claimed a sleeve of Srixon Soft Feels for that feat.

Photo is the Silver Category Winners Our next game, Wednesday 27th December 2013, see’s us at the Villamartin golf course, so if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Fixture Secretary on 966719604.

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A great day on Tuesday at La Torre golf course, supported by so many individuals and golf Society's for the Carmen Molina Memorial Fund.

Thanks to all the staff at La Torre who were outstanding helping us on this special day, special thanks also to Luke Murphy, Chris Ahern, also Alex McLelland, and the La Zenia Golf Society Committee. And finally thanks to Maurice Flint who was the driving force behind the scenes. We played pairs better ball and also a individual card. N/T/P's on all the eighteen holes. Better ball winners were P Baker and B Baker, scoring 45pt's, the individual winners were P Baker, Kevin Fitzpatrick, and Tony Els. N/T/P's: No 1 JP Molina, No 2 Mick the Grip, No 3 Steve Thomas, No 4 Tracy Akers, No 5 Yvaro, No 6 Kevin Fitzpatrick, No 7 Paul Pem, No 8 Nick Brooks, No 9 Jim O'Shay, No 10 Dennis McCormack, No 11 Chris Reynolds, No 12 Kevin Fitzpatrick, No 13 Mike Sephton, No 14 Dennis McCormack, No 15 M Morgan, No 16 B Baker, No 17 Terry Lewis, No 18 Chris Ahern.

Approximately € 2700 was raised for the Memorial Fund. Many thanks to our sponsors with out them this would have not been possible. Our sponsors were : S Thomas J Luke S Formby R Pryce Mick Routledge Ollie Teahan, San Javier Golf Society, La Manga, J O'Grady, Mick Reeves, Steve Woods, Stuart Davy Blue Sky Golf Tours, Murcia Matchplay teams, Paddy's Point, Emerald Isle Builders, Ian Comaskey, Spud Murphy's, Ponderosa, Looking Good, Gogarty's, Chapter 1,La Zenia Golf Society members,Bog Road Golf Society, Paddy's Point Golf Society, Rocajuna, Club 25, Brian Baker Galaxy Golf Factory Orange Tree, Marinasol Bar Med, La Manga Golf Club,La Serena Golf Club,Hacienda Del Alamo Golf Club,Lorca Golf Club,Roda Golf Club, Las Colinas Golf Club, Las Ramblas Golf Club, Luke Murphy and his staff at I R M Golf Courses big thank you to Nike who sponsored all the winners prizes, Cutting Edge Hair and toe hairdressers. Bars for raffle prizes, The Nook Pint Depot, Stray Sod Viva La Vida Gogarty's Paddy's Point once again La Zenia Golf Society would like to thank every player who took part without you this could not have happened, hope I have not missed anybody.

Once again on behalf of La Zenia Golf Society, many thanks for your support.

Eric Lucas, Secretary.

We welcomed back several of our regulars who had flown over from England just to attend our Christmas special at Las Ramblas followed by the annual Christmas Dinner. The course was unfamiliar to many of our members so scoring proved difficult for many although the course was in good condition with surprisingly slow greens which added to the problems faced. As well as an individual stableford competition we played a team waltz with players arranged in teams by handicap. The results on the day were: Nearest the pin on hole 6 and hole 10 was John Porter Nearest the pin on hole 15 and hole5 in 2 was Stewart Coleman Longest Drive on hole 18 was Len Matthews Winner on 36 points was Martin Cunningham Runner up on count back with 29 points was John Porter who just pipped Mick Jackson.

The waltz competition was won by the team of: Tommy Clarke, Stewart Coleman, Mark Taylor and Leigh Bryant with 71 points with the team of Rob Cowley, Martin Cunningham, Colin Agar and Len Matthews coming second with 70 points.

In the evening we gathered at Clarkes Bar for our annual Christmas Dinner and annual presentations which were dominated by Tommy Clarke who won the golfer of the year and most nearest the pin awards. Charlie Rodgers won the nearest the pin in 2 award and Mark Taylor won the Most Improved Player Award.

Due to Christmas the next meeting will be on Friday 27th at Corvera check in the bar for timings.

SUCINA GOLF SOCIETY Tuesday, 17th December 2013 at La Serena A return visit today to La Serena, with 23 players arriving to some cloud but at least dry. The sun did finally peep out but for short while.

An excellent day was enjoyed by all players, playing a Texas Scramble for our last game of 2013. Some perhaps not prepared for the number of balls that the water would claim on the day!

Our winning teams of the day were:Winners - Margaret Douglas, Tommy McDonnell , Roger Akers & Peter Tuit with 56.3 points Runners up - Brian Kay, Pam Redgers, Dave Hurst & Gary Smith with 61.1 points.

Nearest the pins went to: Hole 3 - no winner, Hole 9 & 17 - Colin Griffiths, Hole 15 - Christine Akers.

Many congratulations to all our winners on the day. As the Societies AGM was being held after the game, presentation of the prizes took place following the AGM in the Plaza Bar in Sucina.

Missing on the day was our outgoing Captain for 2013, Ray Davies as he had a previous appointment that meant he was unable to join us.

You were missed Ray! (especially by your team mates!) but from all of the Society Members thank you for your Captaincy during this year, and I think that you are now quite relieved to be handing over the reigns to the new Captain for 2014, Wayne Harris. No longer two ´hats´ to wear!

Our next meeting is at Roda Golf, on Tuesday 21st January 2014 at 10.00am. Format for this is an Individual Stableford and our ´New Year Cup´. Start list is on the Noticeboard in Franc & Louise Bar, Sucina or contact any Committee Member. For more details of future games for 2014 please check our website which you will find at :www.sucinagolfsociety.com.

Just lastly to say a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all our Members and guests who have joined us during 2013.

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Year End Reflection Time The end of the year is a good time to take stock of your golf game particularly a sort of mental game MOT. Here are just a few mental game reminders to help you with your game when things start to go wrong.

1. Think about the shot that you have got next – forget the last bad shot and focus on the next one by thinking about what can and can’t be done therefore filling your mind with positive thoughts rather than negative one’s about the bad shot.

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5. Never give up and stay hopeful to the end – always try your best on each shot and remain optimistic because you never know when the next run of birdies and good shots is around the corner.

6. Keep it simple – the less you think about what you do when playing a shot the better.

7. Set reasonable targets for your ability – do not attempt shots that you do not have the ability to achieve because it will only end in frustration.

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11. Always have fun and enjoy yourself – it is too easy to get caught up in how well or badly that you are playing and it is essential that you look forward to the next shot or game and when this feeling has gone take a break until you feel that you are raring to go again.

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Monday, 23rd December, 2013

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB The last league games before the Christmas break have been played, results as follows: The PULSARS played away at Quesada against the Pearls, in what was expected to be a very difficult game. We won on one rink, drew on another, had three close scores and one not so close! Excellent bowling by Irene Ward, Sheila Booth, Cliff Plaisted winning 20-12.

Carl Eagle, John Marshall, Ann Eagle drew 14-14. Well done to John Rabys team and Ray Parkers team for coming back from the dead only losing by 2 shots each, There were a number of killed ends - to be expected against Quesada!! 3 points to San Miguel, 11 points to Quesada.

The WINTER LEAGUE played against Benitachell. The games as always were close and tough, but finished with wins on Reg Coopers rink 23-7, Russell Marks rink 14-13, and two draws being on Sabrinas rink 16-16 and Stuart Hemming rink 18-18, plus the aggregate shots being in San Miguels favour, winning 8-4. Well done to the Berleen team once again who had a good win 18-12.

The JAGUARS had a good result away to Greenlands Oaks winning 8 points to 6. Winning rinks were Anne Young, Noel Davis, John Raby winning 23-16. Alan Booth, John Marshall, Peter Whitehall winning 15-13, Pat McEwan, Cliff Plaisted, Malcolm Parsons winning 29-13. Total shots for 107, against 97.

The METEORS played San Luis Klingons away, coming out on top winning 10 points to 4. Shots to San Miguel 108, San Luis Klingons 94. Some very close games right up until the last end. Well done Meteors.

Last weekend saw the 3 DAY OPEN MUFTI AT San Miguel. The weather was great and the games were hard fought. Semi Finalists were Drew Gerrards team against Keith Jones team, Keith won. Len

HAPPY DAYS CATRAL G.S. We played at Font de Llop this week for our Christmas game, The course was in excellent condition with very little wind, which can make a big difference on this course, but after 10 holes that horrible wet stuff began to fall and we got wetter and wetter! Even though it was like being back in England did not stop some great scores coming in - well done to all. I must also say well done to Jason, our host at Happy days, on his first win with the society. His game of golf is improving all the time. I am sure our handicap secretary will take note!

We played our usual stableford format, The results on the day were: Winner - Jason Garrod 42pts, Winner Front Nine Terry Sharp 20pts Winner back nine John Saunders 18pts. Nearest the Pin Winners: Hole 3 Barry Wood. Hole 8 Peter Pimm. Hole 12 Tony Wyatt. Hole 16 John Saunders We had a quick drink in the club house, then back to Happy Days for the prize giving and a lovely Christmas meal prepared by Marta.

Our next game is on the 8th January Font DE Llop tee time 10.30.

Meet as normal 08.30 at Happy Days Catral. Anyone interested in joining the society or playing the odd game, contact Happy Days on 966 19 8337

LO MARABU GOLF SOCIETY In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services At Font Del Llop on 19th December 2013.

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

The weather forecast was poor but we thankfully ended the day without getting wet which was a result.

As usual our Christmas event is always a 4 ball team Texas scramble fuelled on the 1st tee by brandy, mince pies and biscuits with festive attire in abundance. The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st – Mike Probert, Dave Bensley,Karen Matthews & Wayne Matthews – 55.6....... 2nd – Dave Mason, Lloyd Murray, Malcolm Greenham & Steen Tidemann – 62.6.......3rd – Julie Blinston, Winston Blackwood, Barry Allsop & Andy Jones – 63.8 Dog of A Day Award – Graham Freeman, Paul Heffron, Steve Davey & Martin Jones – 68.5. Nearest the Pins – Mike Probert, Dave Mason (2) & Karen Matthews. Later that evening we returned to the Lo Marabu, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a Christmas Dinner and Annual Prize presentation of which the major winners were: Player of the Year – Dave Mason, Runner-Up – Mike Probert, Lady Player of the Year – Julie Blinston, Most Improved Player of the Year – Dave Bensley, Senior Player of the Year – Jim Nicholson.

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Rudges team against Dave McEwans team, Dave won. The final was played over 10 ends, June Jones, Colin Lingram, Keith Jones went into an early lead against Pat McEwan, John Marshall and Dave McEwan but the latter fought back going into the last end 8 shots across. Colin came in with the winning wood giving Keith team the game. Well done to all.

The Christmas Hampers were won by Stuart Denholm and Paul Thomas. San Miguel wish all players both at home and away A Very Merry Christmas and Happy Bowling in 2014.

This was our last game of the season and what a good day it was. The 34 members travelled the short distance to Vistabella at first light for an early tee off. Everyone was in festive spirit from the onset with Santa outfits Elf outfits and a marvellous array of hats, ranging from the devil with horns that lit up, to Santa falling head first down the chimney, to even a turkey ready for the oven. The day continued in San Miguel Bowls Club raised 405 Euro to purchase food good spirits, with many a ribald comment on the first tee. A four man scramble was the format of the day so no pressure then, well almost, for the needy families in San Miguel de la Salinas especially when your teams tee shots have done a bomb burst to all corners of the course. Santa had a few moments of tribulation when his sleeves keep coming down to his finger tips, his trousers splitting and his beard kept going into his mouth and eventually ended up For their December meeting on the 20th Bull Flanagan visited the popflowing down his back. The elf had the same problems with the ular local course at Vistabella. beard but he had to take off his pointed elf shoes, commenting 'it's for Unsure if the event dubbed ‘Santa’s Special’ would go ahead due to elf and safety you understand'. the heavy rain the previous day, members were re-assured by Pablo The presentation took place at The Lo Crispin Tavern after which we Riestra that the course was playable due to excellent drainage facilienjoyed a three course Christmas dinner and a quiz. The festivities ties at the course. were not over though, everyone waited in anticipation for the start of Considering all the rain and true to the promise from Pablo the course the Secret Santa draw, there were all sorts of prizes from the sublime was in good condition but buggy use was restricted to the buggy paths, to the ridiculous but everyone had a chance to draw one. Our Social which is the norm for most courses when heavy rain occurs, however Secretary, David Dodd, arranged the whole evening and what a good the wet conditions did mean players had to work much harder as little job he made of it, ably assisted by Joan who I sure had to wrap all the or no run was available. many prizes. It was David's last function as Social Secretary and Good support from members meant that 23 player*s led by ‘Santa what a good job he did, we would all like to thank him for all his hard Fantom’ headed to the day’s destination, even though there was a seriwork on the Committee. ous threat of more rain, however the members hopes for a good day’s Santa's little winners were: 1st Chris Nield, Barny Barmingham, golf was rewarded as the rain kept away and was replaced by quite Frank Cusack and Brian Smith 62.9, 2nd Geoff Gowsett, Peter strong wind.

Savidge, Norman Potter and Dicky Claeys 64.4, 3rd Brian Leys, There was a change to the normal stableford format and for this event John Cobb and Tom Johnson 65.1 a pairs better ball format was adopted with a draw being made previNTPs Steve Harrington hole 4, Gail Coultate hole 8 and Mike Cutts ously by Mick McGrath and Dave Smith comprising one low handihole 14. There were 5 twos with two teams getting 2, each two was cap plus one high handicap. Despite a bit of confusion prior to starting worth 21.50€ the event it was pleasing to see returning scores were very good with The free game draw was for two green fees at Alicante Golf Club and most of the teams exceeding scores of thirty but only one team manwas received by Brian Smith. Finally we would like to thank Pablo aged to beat the course par and another team managed to match par. at Vistabella for his generosity and allowing us to brighten up his Winners of the event with a great score of 44 points were Preston Ives course. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. and Keith Smith and another highlight of this pairing was Keith Smith getting a birdie on the 18th hole for 5 points helped with the extra shots applied to his handicap.

In second place with a level par round of 37 points was the pairing of Steve Edwards and Bill Fantom and they were followed onto the podium by the Captain/Vice Captain pairing of Colin Edwards and Ton Gijzen with a score of 33 points .

Nearest the pin winner on the par three hole 8 was Preston Ives and the other two par threes at the course managed to beat all players and the prizes were transferred back to stock. A draw for the 28ers group saw the name of Mick McGrath taking this special prize. Again Alan Gifford won the football card with the team of Wimbledon.

The group returned to the Bull Flanagan where Chris Stott and his staff provided a tasty mixed choice of sandwiches and mince pies along with a warming bowl of chicken and vegetable soup.

Through the Captain members thanked Chris and the staff in the normal manner and presented the prize for best Santa outfit to Bill Fantom. It was a little disappointing that more members did not make the effort to take part in the Santa fancy dress challenge.

Many thanks to Pablo for the voucher which will be auctioned at the Society dinner on 21st December in aid of the Charity group ‘Charity for Charities’.

Next meeting is at Font de Llop on 17th January and members should check the web site for details. Also members are notified of the ‘Golf Challenge’ competition on the 8th of January at Altorreal against local neighbours Shenanigans when the Bull intend retaining the trophy.

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By Carl Eagle The annual President versus Vice-President's match was staged at Vistabella Bowls Club this year.After a fine morning's bowling, John Albutt's team won and he joined his Vice-President, Sue Cooper and the players for lunch. Among those invited were June Jones and Russell Marks, newly-returned from their fine performance representing Spain in the World Singles Champion-of Champions in New Zealand.

L to r, Sue Cooper, Russell Marks, John Albutt and June Jones.

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS

By Bill Allen On Thursday, 12 December, we had our 3-monthly 'Arthur Clark Trophy' game, changing rinks 3 x 6, and after that the biggest shot difference and Trophy went to Marilyn Shatwell.

Friday 13th saw our last Claymores home game against Quesada - top of the league and with Winter League bowlers, we expected a hard game. We rose to the challenge and pulled off a good win, 9 points to their 5 and 108 shots to 91. We all had smiles on our faces to end our pre-Christmas games. Also on the 13th the Cavaliers completed their pre-Christmas games at home to La Marina Seagulls. A close game but the Cavaliers got home to continue their excellent form, winning on 4 rinks and with a shot difference of 101 to 86, giving them a victory of 10 points to 2 - a nice win to end the year.

Sunday, 15 December, was the final day of our internal Christmas competitions. Christmas dress and party hats added to the last two matches, followed by a raffle and a dinner in the evening. The Club Captain won the competitions and also walked away with 5 raffle prizes, along with Frank King - mind you, they did spend a fortune on tickets. Hopefully they weren't mugged on the way home with their haul! Once again, a Merry Christmas to all.

MONTEMAR BOWLS CLUB Mon 9th Dec, The Toreadors were at Home to La Marina Astronauts, Winning on 4 Rinks. Sue Bounds, Les Bounds, Skip John Corbet 248. Leslie Jones, Jenny Pagala, Skip Ron Jones 23-15. David Sky, Simon Morris, Skip Dave Buckland 20-13. Sandra Herrington, Ken Poulson, Skip Terry Herrington 17-12. Shots, Toreadors 113-La Marina 87. Points, Toreadors 10-La Marina 4.

Mon 9th Dec, In the afternoon. The Matadors were at Home to San Luis Romulans, Winning on 3 Rinks. Sue Kemp, Fred Charman, Skip Brian Zelin 23-11. Sheila Roberts, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley 1713. Joan Harding, Bill Judd, Skip Alan Ashberry 19-10. Shots, Matadors 104-San Luis 102. Points, Matadors 8-San Luis 6.

Wed 11th Dec, MonteMar were Away in the Winter League to Javea Green, Winning on only 1-Rink. Harry Dobson, June Young, Brian Zelin, Skip Bill Young. 17-15 Shots, MontMar 72-Javea 102. Points, MontMar 2-Javea 10.

Our Berleen team registered their first Win of the season, Keith Simpson, Janet Charman, Ian Gibbons, Skip Bill Judd 16-9.

Fri 13th Dec, The Matadors were at Home to El Rancho, Winning on all 6 Rinks. What a nice way to finish before Xmas. Sue Kemp, Fred Charman, Skip Brian Zelin 21-13.Denise Ashberry, Harry Dobson, Skip Dave Melville 25-12. Lynne Armitage, Stan Routledge, Skip Colin Armitage 22-14. Geraldine Fisher, Mike Farrelly, Skip Gordon Fisher 21-15. Ethal Finan, Tony Finan, Skip Alan Ashberry 26-15.

Rowena Good, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley 25-12. Shots Matadors 140 - El Rancho 81. Points Matadors 14 - El Rancho 0.

Fri 13th The Toreadors were away to El Rancho Raiders, Winning on 4 Rinks and just missing out on the Shots by 1. Dave Smy, Simon Morris, Skip Dave Buckland 22-15. Jenny Pagala, Ken Poulson, Skip Danny King 20-14. Sue Bounds, Les Bounds, Skip John Corbet 18-17.

Lesley Jones, Ron Jones, Skip Terry Errington 22-12. Shots Toreadors 105 - El Rancho 106. Points Toreadors 8 - El Rancho 6.

MonteMar Bowls and Social Club Committee wish All Members a Happy Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year.

For further Information about MonteMar Bowls and Social Club, Please contact Club Captain Colin Armitage 966 61 9010 ex 19010, or visit our Web site www.montemarbowls.com or on Facebook. New Members are always welcome.

Monday, 23rd December, 2013

COUNTRY BOWLS CLUB

By Lynne Bishop On behalf of everyone at Country Bowls Club I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our bowling friends and everyone at the Leader a very happy Christmas and good health for 2014.

Apologies for the late report on the last two weeks matches of the year, the results weren't very thrilling but our new years resolution should be to try a bit harder! Southern League Ramblers played an afternoon game at VistaBella against their Lanzadores picking up four points, at one stage of the game five teams led the way but only two came away with the points.

Jenny Chaplin, Charlie Watkins & Dave Chaplin came from behind for a well deserved win of 21-16 and Andy White, Sue & Barry Norris kept ahead all the way for another good win 15-12.

Overall shots, Ramblers 86(4) 111(10) Lanzadores.

Friday 13th Dec the Ramblers had an early start up the N332 to play La Marina Sharks, the result from that game doesn't give me much to write about, Del Gunning, Harold Morris & Gerry Gough were the only ones that did the business winning 21-16 well done guys. Overall shots, Ramblers 75 (2) - 116 (12) Sharks.

In The SABA Enterprise League our little bunch of starship troopers, under the watchful eye of Captain (Karen) Kirk experienced a rough voyage when they dropped in at Quesada to play their Pearls, finding themselves a little bit out of their depth they crashed to earth with a 1-13 defeat. The team of Glynis Broadhurst, Carol Donnellan & Denis Birkett saved the day from a whitewash with a 17-17 draw.

Beam em up Scottie!

Last week they were on home ground but they didn't better their result, playing the Greenland's Maples they once again managed just one drawn game, this time it was the trio of Jo & John Wright and Dot Davies that picked up the point 18-18. Not good results but you are the strongest team in the league holding the others up!

Our Christmas Muftie fun day went very well, there was some wonderful costumes, lots of fun on the green with prizes to be won. A very nice Christmas lunch was served by Linda Grainger and her staff, then finishing the day with the draw of our big Xmas raffle. A big thank you to Sue & Barry Norris and everyone else who contributed in making it a most enjoyable day.

For info about Country Bowls Club please Tel. Dave Chaplin 968 041 367 or Barry Norris Tel. 967 370 937. www.countrybowlsclub.com

GREENLANDS

Sponsored by Totus and Dragon Insurance Totus and Dragon Insurance Challenge, meet every Saturday at 9.30 for a 10.00 start. Non members are welcome, including holiday makers, just contact Hayley at the restaurant on 966 844 399 for details. Terry Lawton (beer) won the latest T & DIC (again!!), with Charles Langlois (Brandy), Joan Oliver (wine) & Jim Reeves (wine) not too far behind, whilst John O'Brien took home the wooden spoon. Tony donated a bottle of gin to Heather, for being the lady with the lowest score. Sat 14 Dec was the last T & DIC of the year, with Sat 11 Jan 14 being the recommencement date.

Portico Mar hosted this years GBC Xmas function, attended by many members and guests.

As usual, it was enjoyed by one and all, who sung/danced along to Woody, having enjoyed the excellent cuisine on offer.

Many thanks to organisers Jill Collins and Helen Langlois, for all their hard work in making this an event to remember.

Cedars kept up their recent good run in Southern League div 2, as they won on 5 rinks and secured O/S, in their 12-2 home victory over San Miguel Cougars.

Mistletoe and wine a plenty around here: Joan Oliver, E Thomas, D Webb 20-15. H Meston, M Dewar, J Wray 1813. J Webb, J Thompson, G Inwood 15-14. J McLean, Jim Oliver, C Dewar 19-14. S Hewett, J Redfern, A Goodfellow 24-14. Also at home, Oaks narrowly missed out beating San Miguel Jaguars, as they lost 6 points to 8. "So here it is, Merry Christmas": B Tomlin, M Veale, S Cantley 2118. G Bater, J & B Pocock 179. C Thomas, G Chapman, D Greenland 17-13. Down south in La Manga, Elms came a cropper as they lost 12-2, which is pretty much the norm for visiting teams! "Wish I was at home for Christmas": F Tilley, P Lockley, M Edwards 18-9.

On behalf of all at Greenlands Bowls Club, I would like to wish all our readers a very merry Xmas, and a happy New Year

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EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB On Monday The Pintos entertained Quesada Diamonds. A few struggled for a while to find line and length on the fast mat, but the home team will have the advantage on any carpet. In the end Pintos took 3 rinks to Diamonds’ 2 with the other drawn. Pintos also took the total shots by a comfortable margin. Congratulations to June Whitworth, Jim Gracie and skip Jane Hamill, on achieving a hotshot. Meanwhile The Broncos were playing at Greenlands against the Sycamores and despite good play The Sycamores took the day on all rinks.

Friday morning found The Mustangs travelling to Montemar to play The Matadors, a very tough opponent. There was good play from both teams, but Matadors took the day with all the points. Margaret Odell, John Newell and Ron Odell 14-22. Brian Taylor, Carol Smith and Mike Smith 13-21. Anne Stone, Irene Mangan and Alex Morrice 1521. Ros Holmes, Jim Gracie and Stew Hamill 15-26. June Whitworth, John Skipper and Jane Hamill 12-25. Marianne Holtham, Mike Stone and David Whitworth 12-25.

Meanwhile The Raiders played host to Montemar Toreadors in a very tight match and great company. Ill health and absent players made the task of fielding a full team difficult for the captain, but he came through. Raiders took 2 of the rinks and the overall shots by one. Ann Day, Graham Day and Rod Wright 12-22. Maxine Wright, Tony Robinson and Malc Sykes 17-18. John Cleal, Mick Ager and Malc Elmore 23-16. Tricia Elsam, Edward Elsam and Shirley Edwards 1222. Carol Taylor, Robin Clark and Margaret Wright 14-20. Terry Buswell, Ron Edwards and Gary Newson 28-7. Spons by Caser. For info Irene Mangan 966717700 or Marianne Holtham on 966 77 2222.

HORADADA BOWLS CLUB

By Barry Evans The last report of the year unfortunately does not make very good reading for our members as far as results are concerned.

Our last two Friday matches resulted in defeats. On Friday 6th Dec. we were away at La Marina and were heavily defeated by 74 shots to 135 resulting in zero points. Only the rinks skipped by Brian Guppy and Mick Blunt put up any sort of resistance going down by 3 and 4 shots respectively. The least said about the remaining rinks the better.

On Friday 13th Dec. we were at home against high flying San Luis Lions. At least in this game we put up some sort of fight going down by 89 shots to 108 and gaining 4 points. Well done to our winning rinks of John Wilson, Len Chance and Mick Blunt 16 – 12,and to Maureen Semper, Alan Pugh and Barry Evans 18 – 11.Our rink led by John Hurlock led all through the game only to be pipped on the very last end and our rink led by Terry Hucknall gave a very strong San Luis rink led by Keith Jones a good run for their money.

On the middle Monday we played at home in the SABA league against the league leaders Vistabella.It was very much the same story as for the Friday games and we only gained 4 points going down by 93 shots to 110.Well done to our winning rinks of Yvonne Hurlock,John Goddard and John Hurlock 20 – 2 and Fred Trigwell, Alf Woodhouse and Ray Hartley 19 – 14.Again another hard luck story for the rink of Vince Skeel, Jeff Hier and Bill Stanaway who lost by 1 shot in a low scoring game. While recent results have not been in our favour we must not get down hearted and make every effort next year to record more wins. On a good note we can at least put up a good performance in social functions! Our Xmas event last Saturday was well attended and enjoyed by all. Thanks must go to all those who organised the event, [I wont name names as I am sure to leave someone out], and to our entertainer Angie who’s tribute to Cher was much appreciated by at least the men! Finally may I wish all members a good Xmas and a happy New Year.

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Monday, 23rd December, 2013

DOUBLE DOMESTIC DEFEATS FOR ELCHE ELCHE CF ..0 VILLARREAL ...1 (Tuesday 17 December - Copa del Rey)

ELCHE CF ..0 MALAGA ...1 (Friday 20 December - La Liga) In the space of four days Elche sadly lost

BY JOHN two home games, the first booted out of the MCGREGOR Copy del Rey, Spain’s equivalent of the FA

Cup, the second more worryingly in La Liga where Elche’s reasonable start to the their first season back in the big league is beginning to trail off, the Franjiverdes third defeat in a row.

In the largely unimportant Copa del Rey Elche took the opportunity to give some of their reserves a run out: goalkeeper Tono in place of ever-present last year Manu Herrrera, Romanian full back Christian Sapuranu for Damian Suarez and Cisma for Albacar at left back. Last year’s club captain David Generelo had his first outing alongside another ex-regular Rivera, chance with Aaron and new boy Christian up front.

In truth, the less said about the actual game is best: Elche were awful for most of the game, with very few chances created. Villarreal scored easily in the 65th minute and Elche never looked capable of replying, Coro is thwarted by the former Elche keeper Willy www.elchecf.es

despite bringing on Coro, Carles Gil and Boakye up front, but it made little difference by the end.

Four days later, and last year’s Champions League semi-finalists Malaga came to the mighty Martinez Valero, the match important as both teams were locked in mid table of 17 points. Elche fielded arguably their best team, and warm applause was given to returning goalkeeper Willy Caballero of Malaga who has become the Andalucian club’s stalwart now for four years after seven excellent years with Elche. 19,750 enthusiastic local loyal fans attended on a damp evening, hopefully to see Elche get back to much-needed winning ways.

Malaga were ahead after only six minutes, a long free kick finding Camacho who glanced his header just inside the post giving Tono no chance. Elche now have a strange new ploy, where after 10 minutes a video replay of their recent goals are flashed up on the giant screens, usually having the desired effect of stirring the crowd uo to applaud warmly. The problem is when they are not playing well, like at the moment this can be extremely irritating and distracting, as are the endless plays across the back four resulting in full backs Suarez and Albacar suddenly seemingly responsible for attacking initiatives down the flanks that the midfield of Ruben Perez, Carlos Sanchez and Carles Gil appear incapable of providing.

Bookings abounded from both sides, with the home team looking inept in the first half, but at least showing more purpose early in the second, and not before time. However, on the hour the Franjiverdes best player, right back Damian Suarez was sent off for a second foul, and with him seemingly all chance of getting back into the game went too. A defensive substitution to cover for the departed Argentinian made matters worse, and in the end the dejected crowd departed home with muttered worries for the future. Yes, Elche are still fourteenth, but alarmingly only two points above Osasuna third from bottom.

The traditional Christmas and New Year break will give Elche time to think and regroup, but as their first game in 2014 is away to Barcelona where little could be expected, it is winnable games lost like Malaga and last time out away to Levante which are most of concern if Elche are to stay up in this very competitive league. Can the Franjiverdes do it? Yes, they’ve shown they can earlier this season, so let’s hope it’s a Happy New Year in the City of Palms! Mucho Elche!

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MEDITERRANEAN CASINO SPONSOR CD ORIHUELA COSTA F. C. Casino Mediterranean Orihuela - Costa has signed an agreement with CD Orihuela Costa F. C. to be their official partner for the 2013/14 season. The ceremony took place at the premises of the Casino and was attended by Club President, Eugenio Lizarralde and the Director General of Casino Mediterráneo, Antonio Barajas .

Orihuela town councilors Robert Houliston , José Antonio Aniorte and Pedro Antonio Mancebo were also at the ceremony providing their full support to this local Regional Second Team .

Lizarralde expressed his gratitude to Casino Mediterranean for their support of the D.C. Orihuela Costa F. C. which was founded in 2010.

Currently the team are heading the league and are hopeful that, come the end of the season, they will gain promotion to First Regional.

"We started the season very strong , and we are now confident that we will get promotion " he said . Meanwhile, the club coach, Javier Meseguer , highlighted the efforts and sacrifice of all players.

Mediterranean Casino advertising will go in the training kit of the players, many of whom come from the Vega Baja region , although there are also foreign residents such as the Dutch player Van Laan who played previously for TC Groningen.

MIL PALMERAS WEEKLY ROUNDUP

MIL PALMERAS 0 BENFERI 7

Pre benjamin 2006 sponsored by Sunshine FM The scoreline is very harsh as Mil Palmeras flew out of the blocks pushing top of the table Benferri all the way with the defence not only keeping them out but we were defending cleanly with well timed tackles going in and clearances being made time and again. Superbly marshalled by Makenna with Elliot and Millie working really hard alongside her.

While the defence were keeping Benferri out the midfield were causing them all kinds of problems going close on several occasions with Garry Mason and the outstanding Dylan fighting all the way through. Allowing Lacey to plow a lone furrow up top.

Josh was much improved today running taking over from lacey impressively. Benferri only took the lead through a very fortunate deflection when there was really no threat of a goal at all. But the toros battled back and were unfortunate to go in 2-0 down at the break.

Unfortunately the relentless work ethic took its toll in the second half as Mil Palmeras just simply ran out of steam and Benferri took advantage of this ruthlessly helping themselves to 5 second half goals flattering the scoreline dramatically. It was a shame really as the toros deserved more from this seasons best performance. Man of the match Kirill Polyanskiy a superb goalkeeping performance.

CF Mil Palmeras Alevines Sponsored by Talleres J Martinez MIL PALMERAS 4 URYULA 1 Yet again team work and pure determination not to let each other down gave the Toros the platform needed to go on and win the match.

Uryula who were unbeaten this season showed their strength from the whistle but the Toros combo of Bailey and Oliver in the center backed up by Neve , Aron &

Mingus time and again cut down Uryula's attacks giving Luca in goal a quiet half .Although Ben ,Liam ,Alex & Luke counter attacked and created plenty of chances, it took until the 22nd Minute before Luke found Oliver on the edge of the box to slot the ball home.Turning the pressure on the Toros kept Uryula pinned back with Ben then Liam adding to the score line to make it 3-0 at half time .

Second half was more of the same with Luke getting on the score sheet early on. As the match went on the tackles and shoves got more determined .

Uryula got a freekick on the edge of the Toros penalty area which was saved off the line only for Uryula to follow up first and grab a goal . With just under 10 mins to go the Toros took stock and kept Uryula at bay to take the win 4-1.

Outstanding performance from all the team.

Player of the Match Oliver Godden, determined and true team player.