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Monday, 17th March, 2014

OVERSEAS PASSPORT APPLICATION FEES SLASHED

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In February of this year, we reported how changes to procedures for British residents living overseas to renew their passports must now be made via the GOV.UK website, by submitting the application online at www.gov.uk/overseaspassports, aimed at reducing the “possibility of making errors that can delay applications”. But, at the time, many people noted the extortionate cost in doing so, considering that the applications would be processed in the same place as those in the UK, with oversees residents paying way over the odds for the privilege. According to the U.K. Government´s website, within the U.K., a standard adult first passport or renewal costs £72.50, or £81.25 if you use the Post Office’s Passport Check & Send service. Whereas for oversees resi-

dents, who would be sending their application to the same office in the U.K., a standard adult first passport or renewal cost £128.00, or £147.86 including courier fee. The acceptance of an extra fee for the approved and registered courier service seemed fair and above board, but quite why the process faced an additional £55 excess was largely unexplained, with many applicants considering that it would work out far cheaper for them to fly back to the U.K. and complete the process manually. However, it appears that the U.K. Government has done a u-turn on the process, but for a change, one which will actually benefit those involved, as the Immigration and Security Minister, James Brokenshire, issued a statement via their website, claiming how the fee will be reduced, as “Her Majesty’s Passport Office is committed to delivering better value for money for our customers”. Continued on Page 2

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Continued From Page 1 The statement read, “In keeping with this commitment, I am pleased to announce that from 7 April the passport fee for customers applying for a UK passport overseas will be reduced by £45 for adults and £28.50 for children. The new fees are as follows: Adult 32 page passport £83.00 Child 32 page passport £53.00 Jumbo 48 page passport £91.00 (Child and Adult). “This reduction comes as a result of efficiency savings made over the last 3 years by bringing back the processing

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and issuing of overseas passports to the UK, whilst maintaining the highest levels of security and customer service.” Although oversees applicants will still have to follow the online process, the £45 reduction is far more welcoming, albeit still not in line with U.K. based applications, the additional £10 is far more acceptable for the creation of the personalised pack that must be printed, signed and sent with photographs and any additional documentation that may be required to the Passport Office in the UK.

Minister James Brokenshire said the Passport Office is committed to providing better value

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SCOTTISH TOURIST DIES IN BENIDORM ALICANTE LEADING IN A Scots tourist has died after falling from a hotel balPROPERTY SALES TO FOREIGNERS cony while on holiday with friends in Spain.

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The Alicante province is once again leading the way in property sales to foreign investors, with figures released by the Ministry of Development revealing that 3,442 sales were confirmed to foreign buyers during 2013. In the last 3 months of the year, transactions by foreign residents in Spain experienced an annual growth for the tenth consecutive quarter, 0.1% from the fourth quarter of 2012, with 13,629 sales. To that figure, we must also add purchases made by non-resident foreign buyers, the total coming to 14,787, or 15.8% of the total. The figure is also indicative of how the province is of particular value to the property market, given that the region of Valencia on a whole has dropped by more than 10%, and with a national total of 300,349 sales in the year, representing a decrease of 17.4%, it becomes clear that the prin-

ciple area of growth in the sector is around the Alicante and southern Costa Blanca, as well as the importance of the foreign market. In fact, not only is Alicante leading the way, it is out in front by some considerable margin, given that Alicante was almost double the next province in terms of sales to foreigners, Málaga, where 1,922 were sold, followed by Barcelona with 1,086, the Balearic Islands with 1,020 and Tenerife with 822. For its part, Madrid saw a total of 40,201 sales in 2013, representing an 11.2% decrease from 2012, although the city of Madrid saw an increase of 6.8%. In the last quarter of 2013, Madrid saw the highest number of sales in Spain with a total of 8,451, followed by Barcelona with 2,946, Valencia with 1,444, Seville had 1,307, and then next on the national sales table was Torrevieja, with 1,063 sales.

Popular women's football coach Morgan Lynn, 25, who grew up in Hawick and played for Borders Ladies, was on holiday with two friends when she plunged from her fifth hotel room in Benidorm. Local police and the Foreign Office said the tragic incident happened at 3am after the Royal Bank of Scotland worker had been out the previous night with her friends for a few drinks before returning to the Hotel Gala Placidia. Ms Lynn had been residing in Edinburgh and was a coach with Hibs Ladies. A Foreign office spokesman said:"We are providing consular assistance to the family at this sad time."

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SURPRISE GUILTY PLEA IN SPANISH PROPERTY SCAM

A 55 year old woman from County Tyrone, who appeared along with her brother and sister this week, has pleaded guilty in Belfast Crown Court of a property scam relating to the purchase of holiday homes in Spain, including in the Cabo Roig, La Zenia and Playa Flamenca area, with a fraud value of over a quarter of a million pound. The case dates back to charges in 2008, when Bernadette McGeary appeared before Dungannon Magistrate’s Court faced charges of obtaining money by deception and involvement in acquiring criminal property relating to the case. The investigation revealed that between April and December of 2006, McGeary was involved in offering properties for sale, and charging half of the money up front, but the investors and individuals would never see the sale to completion. During her appearance, McGeary was charged with three counts of obtaining a money transfer by deception, and with two counts of entering an arrangement to acquire criminal property. McGeary strenuously denied the charges and was released on bail, reappearing to be referred to Crown Court. This week, McGeary appeared at Belfast Crown Court, facing a trial on 27 charges relating to the investigation. As the jury were sworn in on Wednesday, the seven women and five men were told to expect the trial to last for up to six weeks. Seeking justice for a scam that had cost many of the victims a considerable amount of money, an estimated 20 of them appeared in the public gallery, with the judge making an unusual move as to ask some of them to identify themselves to the jury. The judge also told the members of the jury that they should not discuss the case with anybody, including friends and family, and, “You should also not research this

case on the internet”, reminding the jurors that “it is a criminal offence for a juror to research a case on the internet”. However, as the trial began on Thursday, proceedings took a dramatic twist, when the prosecution told the judge that nine new offences were to be added to the charges. Prosecuting counsel, Frank O'Donoghue QC, told the judge, “In the view of the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) the nine new counts are acceptable and reflect the criminal responsibility of Bernadette McGeary”, continuing, “I would ask that she be rearraigned on these new counts”. Therefore, on Friday, McGeary pleaded guilty to those nine new offences, eight charges of theft and one of obtaining financial advantage by deception, with a total value of 270,000 pounds. McGeary answered “guilty” to all nine counts levied against her, to which Mr O'Donoghue said that the “guilty pleas to the new charges were acceptable to the PPS”. The prosecution therefore agreed that the previous 27 charges be “left on the books and not be proceeded with”. Her brother and sister, Stephen Peter McGeary and Catherine Mooney, both from Dungannon, were acquitted of any involvement in the case, after the judge instructed the jury to find them not guilty. They had faced a total of 11 related charges. The counsel for defence, Gregg Berry QC, asked for a pre-sentence report to be prepared along with a medical report, and that McGeary be released on continuing bail. McGeary was released from court under the terms of her continued bail, and will return on the 11th of April for sentencing. However, despite freeing her, the judge warned McGeary , “do not take that as an indication of how the court will deal with you”.

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DETAILS EMERGE IN ORIHUELA PP HEAD CORRUPTION CASE

Following last week´s news that the current head of the Partido Popular in Orihuela, Pepa Ferrando, is to be charged with corruption, with offences relating to alleged irregularities in the procurement of promotional material for the FITUR international tourism festival between 2008 and 2011, during her period as the councillor for tourism during the last administration of Orihuela, further details have been revealed this week as to a number of invoices and services being questioned. The complaint against Ferrando was filed some ten months ago, with members of both the PSOE and Los Verdes reporting their findings to the courts. This week, Carolina Gracia of the PSOE, criticised the bill for 6,960 euro to Benabarra Audio Video SL for hiring a 50 inch TV with DVD and sound for a single week, complaining that the money could have been used to buy 8 television sets which could have subsequently been used in public buildings, especially as the TV provided was “the same that anyone can have in their living room”, according to Gracia. Similarly, the 8.262,99 paid to Altea company Marestand SL, who delivered, placed and assembled a bonsai tree for one exhibition seems somewhat extravagant, especially as this amount is the equivalent of about 10 months wages for a worker earning the minimum wage in Spain. As for the promotional stand, questions have been asked as to why the company Exporigging SL were

paid 11,892.37 euro for the installation f a temporary ceiling, with mirrored fittings and other features, but the same thing in another year cost 17,715.60 euro. There is a similar discrepancy in the cost of lighting, although details of the actual provision are not readily available, the amount of lighting was the same provided for both the event that cost 11,990 euro, and one that faced a bill for 15,897.43 euro. Within the procurement procedure of the town hall, should the cost of a service be 18,000 euro or more, then the provision must be put to public tender. Anything of 17,999 euro and less does not require such an open bidding process, and the councillors are free to award the contract without consultation. The reason for the case being raised against Ferrando is that collectively, putting the invoices together, the cost of providing the relevant equipment to present the municipality in FITUR comes to just under 60,000 euro, which would clearly have required the tender process to be fulfilled, but by splitting the provisions into individual elements, the procurement process has been bypassed, without any auditable process which would have highlighted the anomalies that have arisen, and saved the tax payer´s money. Ferrando is refusing calls for her resignation as she protests here innocence, and has asked the judge for a speedy trial, in which she is convinced that her innocence will be confirmed. Ferrando is the sixth member of the current Partido Popular team in Orihuela to be facing charges.

LA REGIA FOOTBRIDGE IS OPEN TO PEDESTRIANS The mayor of Orihuela, Monserrate Guillén, Councillor for the Coast, Martina Scheurer, along with councillors Rosa Martínez and Antonio Zapata from the PSOE, Luis Galiano from the Los Verdes and Bob Houliston from CLARO, officially opened the pedestrian footbridge over the N-332 main road at La Regia on Monday. Both Scheurer in her opening speech, and Guillén, reminded the gathered crowds how the bridge had been asked for by residents since 2009, largely due to the large amount of pedestrians who visit the health centre, commercial and residential zones, but the previous requests had been rejected by the ruling Partido Popular government at the time, despite the possibility of funding from the central government. Therefore, the decision was eventually made to pay for the bridge in the 2012 municipal budget, with the current government team collectively approving the plans originally requested by the PSOE, approved by the Los Verdes. With the gathered politicians showing a united front and proving what the coalition can achieve together, Guillén pointed out that the government are still working on development plans to provide bridges in other areas of the municipality, including Playa Flamenca and Punta Prima, to add to the other two bridges shortly to be opened in the coastal zone.

In a surprise move on the day, one local resident was rocketed into the limelight, with Guillén taking the decision to hand over the role of opening the bridge to Julio González, president of the La Regia neighbourhood association, who had been campaigning on behalf of the residents since 2009. Clearly overwhelmed by the task, but beaming with pride as the waiting crowds chanted his name, cheered and applauded, Julio took the scissors and cut the ribbon, officially marking the moment when his efforts had come to reality.

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LOTS HAPPENIN G AR OUND ORIHUEL A THIS WEEK Given that the government team of Orihuela are paralysed by the fact they are in a minority, and that the opposition Partido Popular have said that they will actively object to any new proposals in an attempt to govern from opposition, the municipality is still unable to pass a new budget. However, as a natural clearance of money left over from the previous year becomes available, the government will shortly be able to continue with a number of plans which had to be put on hold at the end of last year. For the Orihuela Costa, there are seven “sleeping” projects which can now restart their development, including the accessibility work around the N-332 underpass. Continuing with the developments to improve access around the La Zenia roundabout of the N-332, the Councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, has met with senior officials from the Consum supermarket chain to see what part they are prepared to play in easing the congestion. Scheurer has proposed to the store that if they were to donate part of their unused car park to the project, this would enable a full size roundabout to be constructed at the access road to the future emergency coordination centre, which would allow for better access to the commercial zone and reduce unnecessary traffic movements. Having realised a 33% drop in takings at the store since the Zenia Boulevard opened, and their subsequent closure of their own car park, the store bosses have said that they are keen to assist in find-

ing any solution that benefits the area and are happy to agree to future meetings to discuss these proposals. Having been involved in the opening of the new footbridge at La Regia this week, a delegation from the town hall, including the mayor, Monserate Guillén, visited the site of the new roundabout, and confirmed that the project is continuing well. Guillén also confirmed that as money is now becoming available, plans to install a radar speed trap on the road from the N-332 can now also proceed. The Councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, has been forced to defend both herself and the government team against accusations made by former coastal councillor, Pedro Mancebo. In a Spanish newspaper, Mancebo has criticised the payment for a contractor involved in maintenance work, claiming that the company has been paid in advance for work, a matter strenuously denied by the town hall, who have documents and accounts available if Mancebo would care to check, which shows that the many of the payments in question are historic ones that were due during his time in office, but were never cleared for payment despite approval by the municipal technicians that the work had been completed satisfactorily. A lot of payments are still outstanding, according to Scheurer, who says that any suggested wrongdoing on the part of the government team in terms of advanced payment is nothing short of a lie. The bus service provided to Orihuela´s Medieval Market from the coast this year was the most successful ever, according to accounts now available from the operation. In total, the running of two return bus services on the three days, taking in Entre Naranjos, cost the town hall just 70 euro, as passenger numbers were the highest ever, thus reducing the amount the town hall is required to pay to subsidise the service. The councillor for the coast is awaiting a reply from the company contracted to install information signs at the municipal playgrounds and parks, as this work has never been carried out, despite being arranged a number of years ago. As the contract

price is literally just below the 18,000 euro threshold which would have required it to go to public tender, the lack of action by the company is of considerable concern, especially as these signs are a legal requirement. A musical quintet is touring around various locations of the municipality, and will reach the Orihuela Costa on the 5th of April. Performing at the Ecclesiastical Centre. The councillor for the coast is also looking at bringing a medieval market and a fisherman´s market back to the coast this year, as well as the possibility of an eco-market, but the venue is likely to be the municipal car park near to the Zenia Boulevard, in order to maximise the number of people who will visit the event.

In the early hours of Friday morning, officers from Orihuela´s local police were alerted to an individual acting suspiciously in the Zenia II urbanisations. Upon arriving at the location, the officers discovered a 32 year old British male, acting “very nervously”, and with “bleeding wounds to his hands”. The officers also noticed that a number of parked vehicles close by had been damaged, and proceeded to arrest the man on suspicion of being responsible for that damage. He was delivered to the Guardia Civil of Torre de la Horadada who are investigating the incident.

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AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH INSTITUTO CER VANTES An agreement was signed last week between the city of Torrevieja and the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the International Habaneras Competition which is due to be held in Torrevieja in July. The occasion was attended by the mayor Eduardo Dolon, together with the Secretary General of the Instituto Cervantes, Rafael Rodriguez Salamanca Plaza, who said that this agreement is recognition by the Instituto Cervantes of the important and historic cultural and musical Habanera competition held in Torrevieja while the mayor remarked that the recognition by the centre in the signing was the very best acknowledgement that the competition could possibly have earned, and it was particularly fitting that it came in the year in which it celebrates its 60th anniversary. The signing of this historic agreement was initialed in the iconic "Caja de las Letras" in the Cervantes Institute in Madrid. Plaza said that the Torrevieja habanera is an important means of spreading Spanish culture and traditions abroad. He said that it is a great honour for the the Instituto Cervantes to work with this important, well known and especially prestigious contest which he has had the opportunity of attending in person, and that will allow us to work together in our centers around the world, on five continents with almost 80 locations. The mayor responded by thanking the Cervantes Institute for their collaboration and involvement in spreading and disseminating the Habanera all over the world, the most important aspect of Torrevieja’s cultural and musical identity. He said that the agreement is the very best recognition of the event which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary in which it intends to spread the message of peace worldwide through song. After signing the agreement there was a minute's silence in memory of the victims of the 11 March terrorist attack on its tenth anniversary. There then followed a spectacular performance from a group of soloists Torrevejenses representing all choirs in the locality. They were led by Aurelio Martinez.The Instituto Cervantes is a public institution established by Spain in 1991 for the promotion and teaching of

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LUCKY LOCALS SCOOP SIXTY GRAND Local holders of Spanish National Lottery ticket number 32,245 are 60,000 euro better off this week, after a ticket sold in Torrevieja, and another in Elche, shared the second prize, along with winners in the Cádiz to of San Roque (Cádiz), La Codosera in Badajoz, Arenys de Mar in Barcelona, Santa Maria de Guia in Las Palmas, A Pobra of Brollon in Lugo, Segovia, and Portugalete Bilbao. Although nobody would complain about any quick injection of cash, first prize gave 300,000 euro, for ticket number 93,914, which also went to Cádiz, to the town of Chipiona, along with Tomares in Sevilla, with tickets purchased for the grand prize in Benidorm, Montornés del Vallés in Barcelona and San Cristobal de la Laguna at Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Spanish language and other official languages and for the dissemination of Spanish and Latin American culture. It is represented in 86 cities in 43 countries on five continents. The headquarters is based in Madrid.

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TORREVIEJA TO SELL EXPROPRIATED LAND PLOTS

Following the announcement this week that the finance department of Torrevieja town hall has reduced its debt by 8 million euro, and the subsequent discovery that they could have made a lot more, if not for the 16 million euro paid out in “land-grab” cases, the town hall has now revealed a new initiative to make extra funds, by selling some of the land it had expropriated. Expropriation of land, or “land-grab” as it became commonly known during the times when many cases across the Valencia region where being highlighted by both the press and the courts, allows authorities such as councils to take land from individuals or businesses for development purposes, subject to justified reasons, and convert the land within the Plan General for an alternative purpose. Many of these cases in the local area have seen the courts favour the previous owner of plots of land, with both Torrevieja and Orihuela during the previous administration of the PP having to pay substantial damages to those who had land taken, after the courts deemed they were inadequately financially compensated in the first place. The Councillor of Finance in Torrevieja, Joaquín Albaladejo of the ruling Partido Popular govern-

ment, confirmed that the municipality intends to carry out the sales, as the change in the housing market has meant a change in the needs of the municipality. The councillor also pointed out that some of the plots had already generated interest in the past, in particular the areas around the Ozone leisure centre, the Habaneras shopping centre and the Torreta urbanisations. Some of the plots in question are currently designated as “green areas”, or parklands, whereas others have the designation of being of use that can change according to the needs of the development intending to be built. Many of the plots in question have been considered to be in municipal hands since 1987. Torrevieja had faced claims totalling 100 million euro for expropriation, but that figure was reduced to 30 million in total, but even that could have been considerably lower if not for the fact that the courts agreed the payment of interest accrued over the years the land has been in dispute.

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THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE The Hospital Infanta Elena, in the Spanish town of Valdemoro, south of Madrid, has launched a groundbreaking initiative that they hope will result in healthier members of the population, thus reducing the need for healthcare and the services of the hospital. The aim is to convince the members of the community to ditch unhealthy, fastfood, by offering classes on how to prepare and cook wholesome natural ingredients, thus converting the population back to the traditional Mediterranean diet. The “school for food” is running through to April, targeting all ages and genders, from pregnancy, through birth, adolescence and through adulthood into the mature years, with a prominence on milk, fruit and vegetables in the early years, combining exercise during adult life, all with the aim of a prolonged ad healthier lifestyle, avoiding some of the more common conditions affecting people today, such as diabetes and atherosclerosis. As part of the campaign, workshops show how to prepare the food and weekly menu plans are provided, designed to ensure a correct balance of nutrition, including vegetable only days, three pieces of fruit per day, and encouraging health.

Solutions to the fast pace of life are also included in the workshops, with freezing food offered as a good solution to the lack of time, provided it is performed correctly, these sessions including tips on fast freezing certain items, as well as avoiding freezing things like potatoes, which oxidize and lose its properties in this process. Social reasons such as lack of time and the cult of fast food have made the dietary habits of the Spanish population worse in recent years, according to Doctor González-Valcárcel who leads the project; this deterioration in the diet has created “an excessive intake of protein and fat in addition to carbohydrates”, the consequences are becoming apparent around us in the increased prevalence of childhood obesity and cholesterol and diabetes among adults.

UNION DENOUNCES REMOVAL OF SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS DURING FIESTAS A union representing local police officers involved in a team dedicated to protecting the victims of domestic violence, have denounced the local government of Córdoba for removing them from their protection duties during holidays such as Easter. The Central Sindical Independiente y de Funcionarios, or CSIF, state that under new working conditions being implemented, the officers on the team cannot be held responsible “for the security and integrity of the victims” during Easter, summer and other holiday periods, when they are removed from their dedicated roles to fulfil other duties, still expected to fill their roles, but “in a

secondary level without direct attention”. Despite increasing campaigns for raising security and awareness of the victims of domestic violence, and the alarming sudden increase in reported cases in the run up to International Women´s Day, the union believe that this move will be of “enormous damage” to those people who need help for suffering or have suffered physical or verbal attacks by their partners or former partners. An attempt to remove officers from the sensitive team was implemented in February of last year, despite being dismissed as “nonsense” at the time, later to be revoked, just a few months after it had started, on account of the need for a dedicated unit such as this.

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PIONEERING HEART SURGERY AT VINALO PO HOSPITAL

Cardiac surgeons at Elche´s Hospital del Vinalopó have successfully performed the first aortic valve repair in a patient of 48 years of age, affected an aneurysm (dilation) of the ascending aorta and severe aortic insufficiency, a procedure performed to repair a malfunction of the valve which only allows unidirectional flow of blood from the ventricle to the aorta. During the procedure, the surgical team were assisted by Dr. Emmanuel Lansac, a surgeon of international renown in the field of valve repair, from the L'Mutualiste Montsouris Institute in Paris. With the realization of this technique the Vinalopó Hospital has launched an Aortic Valve Repair Program, in order to become a reference for cardiology services in the province of Alicante and offer the best solution to a particular group of patients

with problems on the aortic valve. Dr. Eduardo Tébar, Head of the Cardiac Surgery Unit at the Hospital Vinalopó stresses “it is important to offer our patients an alternative to the usual techniques, in order to offer a better quality of life and lower long-term complications”. The success lies in the multidisciplinary approach by a team of specialists including surgeons, cardiologists, anaesthesiologists and nurses. After the surgery, around 25 leading cardiologists from across Alicante attended a presentation in the meeting hall of the hospital, with Dr. Emmanuel Lansac offering attendees a conference under the title: Aortic ValveSparing Surgery with the aim of opening a forum for meeting and publicising the benefits of this technique in the treatment of a specific group of patients with pathology the aortic root.

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YOUR ASSET DECLARATION HAS A DEADLINE OF 31 MARCH

The modelo 720 otherwise known as the ASSET DECLARATION needs completing and filing by 31st March 2014. This is the form that all people who live in Spain for more than 183 days per calendar year (irrespective as to whether they consider themselves tax resident in Spain or not) need to complete in order to declare their overseas assets to the Spanish tax authorities if they are collectively valued over 50,000 per person, per asset class. If you filed a form last year and your assets have not increased by more than €20,000 and/or you haven´t disposed of assets already declared last year then you do not need to file a new one. If you do need to file a new one and do not do so, the minimum fine for late filing will be €1,500. Minimum fine for a non decla-

ration where there is a need is €10,000 and for every item omitted €5,000 (such as a particular bank account). The form has to be submitted electronically by an authorised agent i.e an accountant. As a Spanish neighbour once said to me, “in Spain the hammer falls slowly but when it does, it falls hard.” Unfortunately he was, and continues to be, right. The fact is that you need to make sure you are paying tax where it needs to be paid. The EU saving directive has ensured that most jurisdictions within Europe will now disclose tax information to any tax authority in Europe if this information is requested. If they don´t disclose they will charge you a withholding tax of circa 35%, which can be considerably higher than the tax liability in your country of residence if you declared your income. This is where Blacktower and I can help you, by using our skills, experience and knowledge we can create packages with all the elements combined to help lessen your tax burden. If you have a frozen pension fund in the UK , have cash sitting around in a bank, or an underperforming investment then we can help make YOUR money work for YOU. Don't believe me? If you have a minimum of €25,000 / £20,000 that is sitting in a bank earning little or no interest, call me and I'll show you a tax efficient way to get it to grow without excessive risk. Your initial cost with no future obligation is the price of your telephone call to arrange a free, impartial financial review and a cup of tea for yours truly. For further information or to arrange a free impartial consultation call David Diggle on 615 607 278, or email him at dave.diggle@blacktowerfm.com.

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FOUR MILLION EUROS FROM ORIHUELA COSTA LAND SALES PART 3 OF 3 Can you imagine the difference a capital investment of 4 million Euros could give to Orihuela Costa? An investment of this magnitude could see at least two quality services provided for the area. If Orihuela Costa could gain two facilities that could be used by different parts of the community they would substantially improve the quality of life for many people. Before the provision of the sports centre people had to travel to Pilar or Torrevieja for any type of sporting activity. As long as there wasn’t a centre councillors could claim that one was not needed. As soon as the sports centre opened Orihuela Costa had its own football team that competes very effectively with teams from other areas, children had somewhere to develop their sporting talents and the whole area gained facilities that are very well used throughout the week. At long last the youth had at least one place to go and they had the facility to exercise, something that is denied them during their school day as they are educated in the sub standard school buildings without adequate sports accommodation. The provision of a Casa de Cultura would benefit many parts of the community. One only has to look at the number and variety of groups that use these centres in other towns. There are many groups for music, dancing, singing and acting that regularly use these buildings in towns like Los Montesinos, San Miguel or Torrevieja. The number of after school youth activities that regularly take place is staggering, with young people taking up a wide range of cultural activities that are very central to Spanish life. Virtually every tiny village has a musical

society and mem- The new cultural centre centre in the Orihuela bers of these soci- hamlet of La Aparecida Aparecida is being built with eties play an essen- money obtained from from the sale of land on tial role in all village the coast. fiestas and provide the necessary marching bands. A Casa de Cultura offers young people a range of out of school activities that help develop the individual and give people hobbies and interests that last throughout life. This facility would also be used by other sectors of the community who engage in theatre, dance or choral groups growing infirmities. Normally older people can access a that are often forced to perform outside of Orihuela Costa range of services and resources that help to improve their due to the total lack of facilities on the coast. This build- daily lives. ing would benefit all sections of the community. 4 million Euros could make a difference and start to proAnother much needed resource, especially considering vide services that would benefit a cross section of the the age distribution of the population is a fully equipped community. The money was raised from selling land earand properly resourced centre for older people. In all marked for the residents of Orihuela Costa and conseother towns and centres of populations these centres are pivotal to the life of retired people. If one stands outside quently it should all be spent on Orihuela Costa. Now at the centre for older people in Los Montesinos you can see last there is some money for investment and the place that a continual stream of coming and goings throughout the investment is most needed is Orihuela Costa. Don’t let day. All types of interest and groups take place in them the councillors spend money from Orihuela Costa on anywith classes for every type of interest plus there are serv- where other than Orihuela Costa. We have a right to ices for people who need extra support due to age and expect services equal to other towns and villages.

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FORMER ELCHE MAYOR AQUITTED OF ABUSE A former mayor and current councillor of Elche, Alejandro Soler, was found not guilty on Monday, of threats and abuse against his ex wife.

The acquittal was handed down by the Court of Criminal Elche 1, according to a judgment, which had been referred by the High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community. The judge argued that the allegations "were neither creditable nor proved" and did not consider the alleged victim's statement as sufficient proof of such actions being carried out. The former mayor was charged with four crimes of violence against his ex wife, two of threats and another two of illtreatment. Soler denied all the allegations at his the trial which was held on February 20 and explained that the complaints made for sexist violence were all due to his former wife’s attempts at gaining her "revenge" for economic disagreements.

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JORDAN GRAND PRIX COLLECTION FOR SALE BY NICK IRELAND IRELAND The BBC F1 show host and former Jordan Grand Prix Team owner Eddie Jordan OBE has requested that the collection of historically important cars and memorabilia should be sold with all the proceeds going to CLIC Sargent and the Amber Foundation.

Eddie Jordan commented, “These two F1 cars were kept because of their history, the good memories and what they meant to the team. But it’s time to let them go and the money will be used to good effect helping young people and their families cope with cancer (CLIC Sargent) and getting young adults back on the straight and narrow (Amber Foundation).” The collection includes the first Jordan Grand Prix car ever built, chassis number 01. Designed by Gary Anderson, 191 is a highly significant car as it was driven by Michael Schumacher. It comes complete with Michael’s original helmet, signed and given to Eddie Jordan personally by the now seven times World Champion to express his gratitude for his first Grand Prix racing opportunity!

The second car in the collection is the first Grand Prix winning Jordan chassis 198. This car was driven to victory by Damon Hill ahead of team mate Ralf Schumacher in the 1998 Belgium Grand Prix and comes complete with the Constructor’s World Championship trophy won on that historic day, as well as Damon’s race suit and his helmet. There are also a further collection of twelve significant Driver and Constructors World Championship trophies, eight Jordan team drivers’ helmets and a selection of other memorabilia in the collection. Each individual item is complete with a certificate of authenticity, signed personally by Eddie Jordan himself. Everything will formally be presented to the new owner by Eddie Jordan at Silverstone where the Jordan Grand Prix story began and this sale represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a unique part of F1 history. The collection is not going to auction but being sold privately through Cars International who have the benefit of a full F1 engineering team with the expertise to provide service and maintenance to these vehicles should the new owner wish to use them for demonstrations or racing. Interested parties should contact: David Williamson on 077 78 097 377: email: david.williamson@carsinternational.com or Cars International on: +44 (0) 1488 71029.

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HOW YOUNGSTERS CAN DECREASE THE COST OF THEIR CAR INSURANCE Teenagers face sky high car insurance costs for their unenviable record on the way. But what exactly can they do to cut back their car insurance premiums? Unfortunately they have an undesirable record. Annually significantly more than 5, 000 teens die in fatal injuries brought on by car crashes. Research from the Association of British Insurers finds that 18year-olds alone are 3 times as probably be associated with a car accident as someone in their 50s. Consequently teenage drivers, particularly those in their first year of motoring, are penalized heavily by many insurers. Here are a few suggestions to keep teenage car insurance premiums under control: Put in a parent: Adding a parent to an insurance policy can reduce a teenager's car insurance premiums for their experience. Nevertheless, they could only be added as named drivers - asking a parent to front an insurance policy is illegal. Advanced level driving courses: Teenage motorists should take a Pass Plus course just after passing their driving test. This allows additional motoring experience in testing situations such as the motorway, in major cities and through the night. Completing this program can earn a 35 percent discount. Increase security: Vehicles driven by teenagers are especially vulnerable to theft. Parking the car in a garage through the night and adding security features such as for instance alarms and immobilizers can all earn significant discounts. Limit modifications: Do not boost the car in your first year of driving since you may be hit with charges. Increasing the engine's power as an example means you might be prone to speed in the eyes of an insurer. Vehicle choice: Teenagers should think of their first car watchfully. They need to choose a vehicle that appears in a reduced insurance group and with a small engine - the more main-stream the option, the greater.

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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.

It w as just one of those days.

It was just one of those days. You will all know what I mean when I say this, as we all have them from time to time. It was one of those days when something that might have been relatively straightforward in the UK, could potentially turn into an expensive expat nightmare. Most expats will empathise with those situations where one feels particularly vulnerable, mostly due to language and cultural differences. Indeed, it was the kind of day when I began to wish that I had turned right instead of left… One second I was driving down a one-way village street, and the next, there was a loud thud and unhealthy sounding scrape, as a car reversed into my car. Of course, it is important to recognise the priorities of life, first of all; thankfully no one was hurt, but I was a little taken aback when I saw the woman driver in the offending car shaking her fist at me. I got out of the car, and I could see that the only thing that the woman had hurt was her pride. I was also a little taken aback when I saw her briefly brush her hair and check her lips and mascara, before she got out of the car. Hmm, maybe she thought I would ask her out on a date afterwards. Once the problem that she had caused had sunk in, the woman eventually got out of her car and poured a babble of a language that I did not understand over me. It was a language I did not recognise as English, French, German or Spanish, but as an expat I have always found mime to be an incredibly useful addition to any language. I took

VOICE FINALIST IRAILA DIES OF CANCER leven year old Iraila passed away in Valencia on Tuesday following her four year struggle with cancer and her death has touched the hearts of millions of people across Spain. This young lady was no ordinary 11 year old, something she demonstrated when appearing as a contestant on the Spanish version of The Voice (Kids) TV talent show. Iraila provided one of the most emotional moments of the series when she was chosen to continue to the next stage. The youngster broke down in tears when all three of the show’s celebrity coaches – Spanish singers Malú, David Bisbal and Rosario Flores – turned round to pick her for their teams. She decided to go with pop star, 31 year old Malú, who offered her condolences on Twitter on hearing of Iraila's passing. The competition was filmed last July when she was still healthy Telecinco had been due to broadcast her appearance in the show’s second-round “battle phase” on Thursday. At this stage the decision on whether to show the recording has still not been taken as producers Mediaset España and Boomerang TV are traveling to Valencia to speak to the young girl’s parents about their wishes. Coach David Bisbal also expressed his sadness. “I am very moved and speechless over the death of Iraila,” the pop star wrote on Twitter. “Courage and strength to her family.” Meanwhile Iralia’s Facebook page has been inundated by people offering their condolences. For the period of her illness Iraila was receiving support from the Association Aspanion to which the parents have asked that, rather than sending floral tributes, financial donations be made to help those who are still suffering.

a look at her car, where I could see minor damage to the front wing. My car seemed to have got the worst of the incident, as not only was the rear wing damaged, but the two doors also had suffered nasty scrapes and dents to the paintwork. She was not a young woman, but stylish to a fault. From her gestures I could work out that she wanted my insurance details. No problem, but she appeared reluctant to give me hers in return. I had learned a long time ago that this was never the time to apportion blame or to expect an apology. However, I did insist upon receiving all her details in return, although I was a little alarmed that she could not find her own insurance details. It was at this point that I began to wonder if she actually had any insurance. By now a large crowd had gathered around our two cars. With unemployment being so high in the village, there was no shortage of spectators, together with offers of help and advice; after all, Canarians are very friendly and gregarious people. I began to wonder if this situation could get difficult but, to my surprise, several members of the gathered crowd were urging the flustered woman to give me her details, although she could not find the insurance document in the car. Eventually, I could see that there was no point in pressing her further, took her name and address, car registration company, as well as the name of the insurance company that she thought she was insured with. I also took several photos of the damage with my phone, and went on my way. A quick telephone call to my own insurance company later made me grateful for selecting a Spanish company that had an English-speaking department to assist me. Although now relatively confident in speaking Spanish, I always urge expats that in matters, medical, legal and

financial, and unless one is totally confident in the language, it is wise to involve a professional translator; it was for this reason that I had selected a company that could communicate with me in perfect English. Within minutes, all the details had been confirmed, I was directed to a local car body repairer and reassured that whatever the situation with the other driver’s insurance, that I would be fully covered at no cost to myself. I could not have wished for better service. One week later and I have now collected my vehicle from the body repair shop, and it looks almost as good as new. The strange thing was that two weeks earlier, someone else had crashed into the wing on the other side of my car. Maybe someone just wanted me to have a matching pair? 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

THE AGUILAS CARNIVAL

Last Saturday, 8th March, I went out on an evening trip with David’s Coachtrips to Aguilas Carnival and, from start to finish, what a wonderful experience it was. The coach was prompt, absolutely brand new and our tour guide Carol was friendly, helpful and informative as we all travelled the scenic journey from Orihuela Costa to Aguilas. This trip was specifically to since the famous Aguilas Carnival – the final night of the wondrous parade – the climax of the Carnival season and well worth the visit net year. The Carnival in Aguilas has been in existence since 1866 and is steeped in history and tradition. On arrival in Aguilas the coach parked up and after a pleasant 10 minute stroll we were at the edge of the action – the main street of the carnival. Despite the fact it was only

6pm the atmosphere was building and people had already taken their seats to watch what would be a 4 hour spectacular. We purchased our seat tickets as recommended by Carol and to our delight we were front row. And then it began ------------the colours, the vibrancy, the atmosphere, it was breathtaking – it was a joy to see so many people put so much hard work into such a wonderful spectacle. The parade just keeps coming and coming and just when you think that’s the best –something else promptly arives to beat it ! So for anyone who has wondered about going to the Carnival I would make a space in my diary for next year. It is a unique experience which is made all the better by the professional and efficient service provided by David’s Coaches. See the ad on page 3 of the Leader and bookmark it now.

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PUTTING THE SMILE BACK IN DENTISTRY I read on Facebook this week that a friend needed a visit to the dentist. The stress and worry that the possibility of the impending meeting raised comments like “my stomach is churning” and “wish me luck”, to which the considerate readers obviously replied. But, once the appointment was over, the work had been done, the “patient” had returned alive, well and free from the pain that had prompted the initial concern. Some of us may have had a bad experience in the past, but most of us simply fear the dentist as that is a more natural reaction that enjoying the treatment, although it is usually without justification. Modern dentistry has changed. Just ask anybody who has had work done recently. Ask if there was actually anything “real” to fear. The answer is invariably “no”. Modern dentist offer a warm and welcoming environment and with the most modern precision equipment, that as soon as you walk into a dentist´s office, you feel comfortable, welcome and your fears are eased. The Gerhard Nagel clinic at La Zenia is one such place. Having been established on the Costa Blanca since 1997, and one of the first practices in the country to offer high quality cosmetic dentistry, the experience and knowledge of the team behind the surgery has grown since their initial opening, keeping up to date with the most modern prac-

tices and equipment, to ensure that they have always maintained the highest standards of dental care available, with the overall aim of looking after your oral wellbeing, whether it be cosmetic or restorative. Their expertise in building smiles changes lives; quite literally, as they use their artistic approach to fully assess every individual mouth, from every conceivable angle, to ensure that any work carried out fits your own facial features. Even a language barrier is not a problem, as the staff speak a host of languages, including English, Spanish and German, which has enabled them to build up a big international clientele. Isabel, will help you arrange an appointment. If anyone has an emergency, the staff will do their utmost to fit you in that same day. The clinic has its own laboratory, so work such as repairs to dentures or moulding of teeth, are done very quickly. They also have a panoramic X-ray machine, which enables them to get a very accurate picture of your whole mouth. The clinic is used to dealing with holiday makers too, and will do fillings and bridges etc. at the drop of a hat. Specialist services, such as teeth whitening or cosmetic surgery, are also available. Children are welcome to come for check ups and pain free treatment. The clinic prides itself on prompt service. No more long waits for something you need now. However, with all of this said, with the reality of an open mind that tells us there is nothing to fear, even if you still have doubts, or if you have a phobia about visiting the dentist, Nagel’s can, in special situa-

tions, bring in a qualified anaesthetist, who will knock you out completely, to enable the dentist to do the necessary work. When you come to, you will be ready to go home. The anaesthetist will remain present throughout the whole operation. Booking is recommended, but not always necessary. The opening times are 9am to 3pm. Phone 966 73 0058 or 607 821 433. See main ad on page 7

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5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize. 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Cain tries to stop a tipsy Belle from telling Sean the truth about Gemma’s death, Priya collapses at the cafe and Alicia finds out Jacob gave his savings to Leyla. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Todd hatches a plan after Maria tells him she is going to surprise Marcus. Roy collects Hayley’s ashes, and Tim is worried to learn that Kevin is returning to the Street. (T) 9.00 I Never Knew That About Britain. Paul Martin visits the point in London from which all distances to and from the capital are measured, and Suzannah Lipscomb rides a horse to show why the nation drives on the left. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Fiz, Tyrone and Chesney call round at Roy’s and demand to know what he is hiding, Tim tells Sally he loves her, and Maria is shocked by what she finds at the showhouse. 10.00 The Widower. Fact-based drama, starring Reece Shearsmith. Nurse Malcolm Webster sets about poisoning and murdering his first wife, before moving on to a new bride. (T)

11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 The Agenda. Tom Bradby presents the discussion show, joined by guests from the worlds of politics, news and entertainment. (T) 12.05 The Secret Mediterranean with Trevor McDonald. The broadcaster visits Italy, Spain and Morocco.1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 UEFA Champions League Weekly. A look ahead to the last-16 second-leg ties. 4.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 5.10 ITV Nightscreen. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. CHANNEL 4 7.00 Countdown. (R) (T) 7.45 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.10 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. (R) (T) 12.00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Coach Trip. (R) (T) 1.40 River Cottage Bites. (R) (T) 1.50 FILM: Ride the High Country (1962). Western, with Joel McCrea and Randolph Scott. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Deal or No Deal. (T) 5.30 Four in a Bed. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. A week of competitive dining on the north Kent coast. 7.00 The Simpsons. Lisa is made to take gymnastics classes with a group of college-age students 7.30 Hollyoaks. Maxine discovers just how far Sienna is willing to go to prove Peri is her daughter, and Alex Browning resolves to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding his father’s death. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 The Political Slot. Conservative Party Chairman Grant Shapps argues that there is growth in the economy in his Welwyn and Hatfield constituency. (T) 9.00 Food: What’s Really in Your Trolley? — Channel 4 Dispatches. Morland Sanders reports on the criminal gangs moving into the food business. (T) 9.30 Shop Secrets. Both legitimate and shifty selling techniques used by shops, market stalls and restaurants. (T) 10.00 One Born Every Minute. An expectant mother with cerebral palsy must overcome a traumatic turn of events. 11.00 8 Out of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show. (T) 11.50 Gogglebox. 12.50 Troy. 1.50 Random Acts. (T) 1.55 Scandal. 2.40 Hostages. 3.30 The Good Wife. 4.15 One Born Every Minute. 5.10 Location, Location, Location. 6.05 Deal or No Deal.

Away. Sean puts Andy under more pressure to retract his testimony, Chris, Spencer and Sasha take their punishment over the house party, while Harvey’s mental health deteriorates further. (R) (T) 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 The Gadget Show. Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley take a look at 3D projectors, Jon Bentley tries out a selection of wireless printers, and Radio 1Xtra DJ Charlie Sloth tests Bluetooth headphones; (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Police Interceptors. A routine check uncovers a case of suspected drug dealing and two officers come to the aid of an abandoned dog; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! Paul Bohill and Steve Pinner face some tough decisions when they are tasked with repossessing a house 11.00 The Big ‘Can’t Pay’ Debt Debate: Live. (T) 12.00 FILM: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006). Comedy, starring Will Ferrell. 2.05 SuperCasino. 4.10 The Hitchhiker Slayer: Born to Kill? 5.00 House Doctor. 5.20 House Doctor. 5.45 HouseBusters. 6.10 Wildlife SOS. 6.35 Wildlife SOS.

Monday, Monday, 17th March, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 The Gary Jackson Show 13:00 Acceptable 80’s with Paul Baker 14:00 Afternoon Drama - A Stir of Echoes. Sci Fi Drama by Richard Mathieson. Eposode 1 of 5 15:00 Afternoon Drama - The Day of the Triffids Ep 1 of 13 16:00 Lounge Sounds with Steven Hambley 17:00 The PBT Show 19:00 Comedy - Im Sorry I’ll Read That Again 20:00 Drama - Return of Sherlock Holmes: The Empty House 21:00 Wind Down 22:00 Book at Bedtime - The Music Room - Ep 1 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olly the Little White Van. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.50 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) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Police Interceptors. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Benidorm ER. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: The Accidental Witness (2006). Thriller, starring Natasha Gregson Wagner and Currie Graham. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Brennan spots a driver loitering near the garage, but when he tries to approach the car, it speeds off, leaving him worried that Danni’s ex might have tracked her down. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and

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5.15 Flog It! Trade Secrets. Advice on making money from antiques and collectibles. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T)

7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Live chat and topical reports, presented by Matt Baker and guest host Jo Brand. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Stacey rushes to stop Kat lying in court, only to bump into the last person she wanted to see; (T) BBC News; Regional News. 9.00 Holby City. Part two of two. Guy faces the board to answer a patient’s complaint, Ric covers for Jess’s part in the hit-and-run and news of Jonny and Bonnie’s engagement gets out. (T) 10.00 Shetland. DI Jimmy Perez and his team are finally closing in on the killer when they discover a hiding place in the victims’ old home. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 Keeping Britain Safe 24/7. Unsung heroes of spring, Scottish engineers restoring power and the Midlands trauma centre staff dealing with sporting injuries.

12.35 Swansea: Living on the Streets. 1.10 Weatherview. (T) 1.15 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.05 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food. (R) (T) 7.35 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.35 Rip Off Britain: Food. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Great British Garden Revival. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 The Super League Show. (T) 2.45 British Isles: A Natural History. (R) (T) 3.35 Cagney & Lacey. (R) (T) 4.25 Bergerac. (R) (T) 5.15 ’Allo ’Allo! (R) (T) 5.45 ’Allo ’Allo! (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. The team returns to Coughton Court in Warwickshire. Among the finds are a letter from Agatha Christie and a medal awarded to those who came to the aid of the Titanic survivors. (T) 7.00 Revenge of the Egghead. Jeremy Vine hosts a spin-off from the popular quiz with former Egghead panellist CJ de Mooi. (T) 7.30 Sport Relief’s Top Dog. TV presenter Mark Durden-Smith and his Tibetan terrier take on broadcaster Danny Baker and his border collie in the final heat. (T) 8.00 Antiques Road Trip. Catherine Southon and David Harper head to Seaton, Devon, for an auction showdown. (T) 9.00 The Great British Sewing Bee. The six contestants are tested on their ability to work with fabric that is difficult to sew. (T) 10.00 An Hour to Save Your Life. Medics fight to save the lives of critically injured motorcyclist and a tree surgeon who fell 20 feet. (T) 11.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme. 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Viking Art: A Culture Show Special. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. (R) (T) 2.20 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. (T) 11.30 This Morning. 1.30 Loose Women. With guest Mark Wright. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News (T) 3.00 Auf Wiedersehen My Pet. A woman looks for a new owner for her thoroughbred horse. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. 4.59 ITV London Weather. 5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz

show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize. 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. David is stunned to learn Alicia already knew about Priya’s eating disorder, Cain spots a possible solution to the Dingles’ troubles 8.30 Live UEFA Champions League. Chelsea v Galatasaray (Kick-off 7.45pm). Adrian Chiles presents coverage of the last-16 second-leg clash at Stamford Bridge. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 UEFA Champions League: Extra Time. Chelsea v Galatasaray and Real Madrid v Schalke 04. Action from the last-16 second-leg ties. (T) 12.35 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Loose Women. With guest Mark Wright. (R) 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. (R) (T)

ing the cost of food, revealing the events that have affected the price of British favourites such as beef and bread. (T) 11.00 Undercover Doctor: Cure Me, I’m Gay. Christian Jessen investigates and undertakes a range of controversial gay ‘cures’ in the UK and US, from old-school aversion therapy to modern-day ‘rehabilitation’ techniques. (T) 12.00 Coppers. (R) (T) 1.00 Random Acts. (T) 1.05 Poker. (T) 2.05 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T) 2.30 Trans World Sport. (R) (T) 3.25 Volleyball. (T) 4.20 Freesports on 4. (R) (T) 4.45 Mobil 1. (R) (T) 5.10 Secret Removers. (R) (T) 6.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olly the Little White Van. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.50 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) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Police Interceptors. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 The Hotel Inspector. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Cries in the Dark (2006). Thriller, starring Eva La Rue. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Bailey asks Josie out, with a little encouragement from Callum, while Georgia and Kyle take a step toward reconciliation. 7.00 Home and Away. Sean takes Sasha hostage so he can get to the hospital, but Chris attacks him. Kyle question his own character, while Tamara struggles to keep herself separate from the Braxtons. (R) (T) 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Highland Emergency. The crew of RAF Rescue 137 is called out to the scene of a massive car crash 8.30 Police 5. Crime prevention advice and appeals for information on the nation’s most wanted criminals.(T) 8.30 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Benidorm ER. A holidaymaker is rushed to hospital suffering from a suspected stroke, and a young man’s 21st birthday celebrations are brought to an abrupt halt after a fall; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 The Mentalist. Jane helps the FBI investigate the murder of a cartographer working on a project for the Pentagon. (T) 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Benson and Stabler are called to an industrial laundry where an environmental activist has been found raped and murdered among linen that recently arrived from a hospital. (T) 11.55 Body of Proof. (R) (T) 12.55 Body of Proof. (R) (T) 1.50 SuperCasino. 4.10 It Takes a Thief to Catch a Thief. (R) (T) 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Tuesday, 18th March, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale) the only actor to have been in Eastenders continuously. 18.05 An Adventures With Robinson Crusoe – with the Campoverde Theatre Group. Robinson Crusoe and the crew of the Mary Rose go in search of treasure and after being hindered by pirates, cannibals and a shipwreck, in true pantomime tradition they return home triumphant. 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

CHANNEL 4 7.00 Countdown. (R) (T) 7.45 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.10 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. (R) (T) 12.00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Coach Trip. (R) (T) 1.35 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites. (R) (T) 1.50 FILM: Bend of the River (1952). Western, starring James Stewart. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Deal or No Deal. (T) 5.30 Four in a Bed. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. The dinner-party challenge arrives in King’s Lynn, where bodybuilder Daniel Coleman, snobbish Maggie Flowerdew, Norfolk local Richard Moore and outspoken Amber Woolmington compete. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer is made to deliver meals to the elderly as part of a community service order — only to be suspected of killing an old woman on his round. With the voice of Carmen Electra. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Dirk tries to stop Sam discovering the truth about Browning’s death by confessing to murder, and Trevor plans to bid farewell to a life of crime. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 The Political Slot. Aileen Campbell of the Scottish National Party shares her view of how an independent Scotland could benefit children in the country. (T) 9.00 Kirstie’s Best of Both Worlds. Kirstie Allsopp goes house-hunting in and around Bristol for a couple who need to be situated no more than 30 minutes away from the city’s Southmead Hospital. (T) 10.00 Food Prices: The Shocking Truth. Part one of two. Jimmy Doherty goes on a global journey explor-

Tuesday, uesday, 18th March, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan. 11:00 Dark Side of the Moon with Gary Jackson 13:00 Non Stop 90’s with Paul Baker 14:00 Afternoon Drama - A Stir of Echoes. Sci Fi Drama by Richard Mathieson. Episode 2 of 5 15:00 Afternoon Drama - The Day of the Triffids Ep 2 of 13 16:00 Solid Gold Sixties with Geoff Dorsett 17:00 The PBT Show. 19:00 Comedy - Men from the Ministry. Starring Deryck Guyler 20:00 Drama - Dogged Persistence by Martyn Wade 21:00 The Chillout Zone 22:00 A Book at Bedtime - The Music Room - Ep 2 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights

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5.15 Flog It! Trade Secrets. Advice on making money from antiques and collectibles. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Gabby Logan present the live magazine show; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 DIY SOS: The Big Build. Nick Knowles heads to Manchester, enlisting the assistance of tradesmen and other locals to help a couple whose home is unsafe to raise their triplets. (T) 10.00 Crimewatch. Kirsty Young presents an appeal for information about Claudia Lawrence, who went missing five years ago. Plus, a fresh collection of wanted faces and new crimes caught on camera. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 Crimewatch Update. An update on responses 11.45 A Question of Sport. Sue Barker asks the questions in the light-hearted quiz, with celebrity guests joining Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. (T) 12.15 The Michael McIntyre Chat Show. The comic meets Jeremy Clarkson, David Jason and Abbey Clancy. (R) (T) 1.00 Blandings. Connie tries to impress important visitor Colonel Fanshawe. (R) (T) 1.30 Weatherview. (T) 1.35 BBC News. BBC2 7.00 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food. (R) (T) 7.30 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.30 Rip Off Britain: Food. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: Inside the Animal Mind. (R) (T) 11.00 Sign Zone: Food & Drink. (R) (T) 11.30 Sign Zone: See Hear. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 The Budget 2014. (T) 4.00 Coast. Mark Horton explores the story of the Great Eastern ship. (T) 4.25 Bergerac. (R) (T) 5.15 ’Allo ’Allo! (R) (T) 5.45 ’Allo ’Allo! (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. The experts travel to Sydney, Australia, where they view items including part of Captain Cook’s ship the Endeavour and a collec-

tion of Maria Callas memorabilia. (R) (T) 7.00 Revenge of the Egghead. Jeremy Vine hosts a spin-off from the popular quiz in which five contestants try to win thousands of pounds by taking on former Egghead panellist CJ de Mooi. (T) 7.30 Sport Relief’s Top Dog. Gaby Roslin hosts the first semi-final of the competition as two of the four teams who topped the leaderboard go up against each other for a place in Friday’s final. (T) 8.00 Antiques Road Trip. Charlie Ross goes cricket-mad and Charles Hanson unearths skulduggery as they drive from Chesterfield to Grantham, before heading to an auction in Stroud, Gloucestershire. (T) 9.00 Collectaholics. Mel Giedroyc and Mark Hill join a taxidermy-lover as he hunts for a giraffe to top off his collection of stuffed animals, and help a man find a new market for his Mason’s pottery. (T) 10.00 Line of Duty. AC-12’s investigation exposes a vicious criminal gang run from within the police, while Fleming remains determined to prove Denton had a role in the ambush. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 W1A. New series. Spoof documentary sequel to Twenty Twelve following the challenges faced by Ian Fletcher in his new job as head of values at the BBC. Hugh Bonneville stars. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 An Hour to Save Your Life. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: See Hear. (R) (T) 1.50 Sign Zone: The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. (R) (T) 2.50 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. With guest Bradley Walsh. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With Emmerdale actor Mark Charnock. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. With Emmerdale’s Verity Rushworth. (T) 1.15 Budget 2014 — An ITV News Special. Chancellor George Osborne delivers his budget statement. (T) 2.55 ITV News; Weather. (T) 3.00 Auf Wiedersehen My Pet. Finding a new home for four guinea pigs. 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show.. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather.

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize. 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. As Paddy makes plans for Marlon’s 40th birthday party, Donna returns to the village with their daughter. David talks to Priya’s doctor to find out more about her condition. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Maria is furious when Fiz makes a hurtful admission, so she kicks her out of the flat, and Eva decides to set up home with Jason. (T) 9.00 You Saw Them Here First. Patsy Kensit, Mark Benton, David Threlfall and Tony Robinson brave the video vaults with clips of their TV beginnings. (T) 10.00 Law & Order: UK. While investigating the fatal stabbing of a psychiatrist, Ronnie and Joe find evidence suggesting he was having an affair. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T)

11.35 On Assignment. New series. Rageh Omaar presents a monthly current affairs programme in which journalists report on the stories behind the headlines around the world. (T) 12.10 Harry’s South Pole Heroes. Part one of two. Prince Harry joins four wounded soldiers on a trek to the South Pole. (R) (T) 1.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Columbo: Negative Reaction (1974). Detective drama, starring Peter Falk. (T) 5.35 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.00 Countdown. (R) (T) 7.45 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.10 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. (R) (T) 12.00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Coach Trip. (R) (T) 1.35 River Cottage Bites. (R) (T) 2.00 FILM: The Badlanders (1958). Western, starring Ernest Borgnine and Alan Ladd. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Deal or No Deal. (T) 5.30 Four in a Bed. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. A week of dinner parties in Middlesbrough 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer forms a security company to quell the rising tide of crime in Springfield. 7.30 Hollyoaks. Cindy visits the police station to own up to her role in Browning’s death. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 The Political Slot. Lorely Burt, Liberal Democrat MP for Solihull, argues that British businesses will benefit from the UK staying in the European Union. (T) 9.00 Secret Eaters. A married couple agree to have their eating habits scrutinised by Anna Richardson 10.00 Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls. 11.00 First Dates. Dating show in which singletons meet up with possible partners at a restaurant. (T) 11.55 Embarrassing Bodies Down Under. (T) 1.00 Random Acts. (T) 1.05 FILM: Brokeback Mountain (2005). Drama, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. (T) 3.20 FILM: Bigger Than Life (1956). Fact-based drama, starring James Mason. (T) 5.00 Location, Location, Location. (R) (T) 5.55 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (R) (T) 6.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T)

7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 Dangerous Drivers’ School. Ashley Grigg helps a 24-year-old careworker overcome his phobia of driving on motorways and instructor Karen Parker goes out for a spin with TV presenter Kate Walsh; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 The Drive-By Slayers: Born to Kill? Psychological profiles of Dale and Jeff Hausner and Samuel Dieteman, who embarked on a killing spree in Phoenix, Arizona, during 2005-06, during which multiple victims were shot; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 NCIS. Part two of two. Tony reviews satellite footage of the Middle East and spots Kersey with insurgents, and Abby creates a 3D computer model of the attack that injured Joe Westcott. (T) 11.00 Castle. A retired detective informs Beckett he has evidence of foul play in the investigation into her mother’s murder, but he is shot dead before he can reveal anything. (T) 11.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 12.55 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. 1.50 SuperCasino. 4.10 Botched Up Bodies: Abroad. (R) (T) 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. 5.45 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Wednesday, 19th March, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – former member of Animals Alan Price. 18.05 World Cancer Day – at the Zenia Boulevard. 18.15 Spanish Eye – The rescue of 41 Beagles from a Barcelona testing laboratory. 18.30 Let’s Talk Special – we speak to John Guant. 19.00 An Evening With... Lionel Blair, and highlights of the fantastic show at the Municipal theatre, Torrevieja. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olly the Little White Van. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.50 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) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Police Interceptors. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 The Gadget Show. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Virtual Lies (2012). Premiere. Thriller, starring Christina Cox. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Georgia and Kyle’s relationship falters as they struggle to cope with her miscarriage, and Lauren takes the news particularly badly, having lost her own baby 20 years earlier. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Zac is concerned that Evelyn will regret it if she stays away from Ethan’s funeral, so Oscar offers to try to persuade her to attend. Kyle and Phoebe grow closer. (R) (T)

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08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson 13:00 Non Stop 90’s with Paul Baker 14:00 Afternoon Drama - A Stir of Echoes. Sci Fi Drama by Richard Mathieson. Episode 3 of 5 15:00 Afternoon Drama - The Day of the Triffids Ep 3 of 13 16:00 Supersonic 70’s with Geoff Dorsett 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy: Just a Minute with Nicholas Parsons 20:00 Drama: The Bookcase - The Priestly Sleuth, Baldi 21:00 Wind Down 22:00 A Book at Bedtime - The Music Room- Ep 3 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights.

20th march

7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. A Northamptonshire man who left an invalid will. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Kent, Stoke-on-Trent and Cumbria. (T) 12.00 Rip Off Britain: Food. Why the cost of a roast dinner is on the rise. (T) 12.45 Watchdog Test House. Household products put to the test. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. At Kedleston Hall. 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Heston is frustrated by a drugs representative. (T) 3.15 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. 4.00 Escape to the Country. Finding a rural home in Gloucestershire on a budget of £750,000. (T) 4.45 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain. The chef travels to Lincolnshire. (R)

5.15 Flog It! Trade Secrets. Advice on making money from antiques and collectibles. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. New Series. 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Angellica Bell have the latest on Alex Jones’s Sport Relief rock-climbing challenge, which she hoped to complete today. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Judgment day arrives as Carol seeks justice for Alice, Kat tries to get Stacey home and Janine wants her freedom. But each outcome will have far-reaching consequences. 9.00 Holiday Hit Squad. Helen Skelton investigates excess baggage, Angela Rippon meets Brits with broken bones in a Turkish A&E department and Joe Crowley is in a neglected hotel in Malta. (T) 10.00 Davina: Beyond Breaking Point. The inside story on the punishing Sport Relief challenge that Davina McCall undertook last month, in which she ran, swam and cycled more than 450 miles from Edinburgh to London. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Question Time. Chief Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander and Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham are among the panellists facing questions from the audience in Warrington, Cheshire. (T) 12.35 This Week. The past seven days in politics. (T) 1.20 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 1.25 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.05 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food. (R) (T) 7.35 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.35 Rip Off Britain: Food. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Fake or Fortune? (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Lifeline. (R) (T) 2.10 War Walks. (R) (T) 2.40 British Isles: A Natural History. (R) (T) 3.40 Cagney & Lacey. (R) (T) 4.25 Bergerac. (R) (T) 5.15 ’Allo ’Allo!

(R) (T) 5.45 ’Allo ’Allo! (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. The team visits the cloisters of Norwich Cathedral, valuing rarities including original illustrations for Anna Sewell’s classic children’s novel Black Beauty. (T) 7.00 Revenge of the Egghead. Jeremy Vine hosts a spin-off from the popular quiz in which five contestants try to win thousands of pounds by taking on former Egghead panellist CJ de Mooi. (T) 7.30 Sport Relief’s Top Dog. Gaby Roslin hosts the second semi-final of the competition as the remaining two teams from the top four go up against each other for a place in tomorrow’s final. (T) 8.00 Antiques Road Trip. Charles Hanson has doubts about his purchases, while his rival Charlie Ross finds a profit in an unlikely item as the antiques experts embark on the final leg of their journey. (T) 9.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. Dave Myers and Si King head to South Korea as they conclude their culinary journey around Asia, sampling the country’s take on barbecued food and fried chicken. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Turks & Caicos. Johnny Worricker gets involved with shady American businessmen while hiding out from MI5. The second part of David Hare’s spy trilogy, with Bill Nighy and Christopher Walken. (T) 11.35 Newsnight. (T) 12.20 Weather. (T) 12.25 The Restaurant Man. (R) (T) 1.25 Sign Zone: The Great NHS Robbery — Panorama. (R) (T) 1.55 Sign Zone: The Great Sport Relief Bake Off. (R) (T) 2.55 This Is BBC Two. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Sharon Marshall shares the latest soap gossip. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. Topical debate from a female perspective. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Auf Wiedersehen My Pet. Searching for a new home for a Labrador-Staffie cross. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. Features, music and conversation. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather.

5.00Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize. 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Marlon comes face to face with Donna, Charity discovers Jai’s solicitor has somehow obtained a copy of the contract and the Sharmas keep a close eye on Priya. (T) 8.30 After the Floods: Tonight. Throughout winter, Britain was battered by some of the most extreme weather events in decades. As water levels recede, Fiona Foster looks at the lasting impact of the floods. (T) 9.00 Emmerdale. Marlon struggles to take in Donna’s news and things go from bad to worse at his party. Charity fumes at Jai for getting hold of the contract. (T) 9.30 Ade at Sea. Adrian Edmondson sets sail to explore Britain’s maritime past and meet people whose lives are influenced by the sea today. (T) 10.00 Dangerous Dogs. Part one of two.

Documentary looking at the dramatic rise in the number of dog attacks in the UK. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 Edge of Heaven. Struggling with his feelings for Michelle and Carly, Alfie goes to his father — who has just turned up out of the blue — for some much-needed relationship advice. (R) (T) 12.35 The Late Debate. News and events at Westminster. (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. 4.00 After the Floods: The lasting impact of the winter floods. (R) (T) 4.25 Nightscreen. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. CHANNEL 4 7.00 Countdown. (R) (T) 7.45 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.10 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. (R) (T) 12.00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Coach Trip. (R) (T) 1.35 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites. (R) (T) 1.50 FILM: Sea Devils (1953). Swashbuckling adventure, starring Rock Hudson and Yvonne de Carlo. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Deal or No Deal. (T) 5.30 Four in a Bed. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four hosts from Worcester compete to throw the perfect dinner party, including a barber with a rock-themed menu and an ex-dancer with a passion for glamour. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Accusations fly thick and fast in the wake of Mr Burns’s shooting 7.30 Hollyoaks. Trevor plans to take revenge on the man he believes murdered his father, and amateur ghost-hunters Tom and Peri accidentally catch Danny and John Paul kissing. 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 The Political Slot. Tulip Siddiq, Labour candidate for Hampstead and Kilburn, presents her view of the impact of payday lenders. (T) 9.00 The Hoarder Next Door. Featuring a Lancashire hospital administrator whose kitchen is packed with out-of-date food 10.00 Inside Rolls-Royce. Behind the scenes at the renowned car manufacturer’s Goodwood factory, 11.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show’s version of the quiz. 12.05 One Born Every Minute. (R) (T) 1.05 Undercover Doctor: Cure Me, I’m Gay. (R) (T) 2.00 Random Acts. (T) 2.05 First Dates. (R) (T) 3.00 Katie: My Beautiful Friends. (R) (T) 3.55 Food: What’s Really in Your Trolley? 4.25 Shop Secrets: Tricks of the Trade. (R) (T) 4.55 Location, Location, Location. (R) (T) 5.50 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. 6.05 Deal or No Deal.

double date with Callum and his girlfriend 7.00 Home and Away. Hannah and Zac track down the mystery woman from the funeral, Heath struggles to cope with Bianca’s short-term memory loss 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 The Travellers’ Secret Cash Stash. Paul Connolly investigates fraudsters in the Irish traveller community who journey across Europe illegally acquiring hundreds of thousands of pounds; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 It Takes a Thief to Catch a Thief. Richard Taylor uses a Cirencester corner shop’s CCTV to name and shame thieves, and Will Davies kits out a designer clothes store in London with the latest security system; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 The Hotel Inspector. Alex Polizzi tries to reverse the fortunes of the struggling Green Man Pub and Hotel in Wembley. 11.00 Botched Up Bodies: Brides. Documentary looking at the increase in women opting to have cosmetic surgery ahead of their weddings 12.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! (1.00 SuperCasino. 4.10 Booze, Bust-Ups & Brothels: Soho Blues. 5.00 House Doctor. 5.20 House Doctor. 5.45 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Thursday 20th March, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Alistair McGowan. 18.05 Costa Blanca Life – (series) – The Los Montesinos Fiestas are one of the most popular in the area. 18.30 Sandling Park – a local producer’s film about this lesser known, but no less interesting, stately home in England. 19.00 TVM (series) – Peter Taylor invites you to enjoy another special selection of 17 fantastic music videos. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olly the Little White Van. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Police Interceptors. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 It Takes a Thief to Catch a Thief. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. (R) (T) 4.15 Rosamunde Pilcher’s Spring. (R) (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Chris learns the truth about his mother after she is arrested, Bailey and Josie go on

Thursday, Thursday, 20th March, 2014

08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 NOWT but the 90’s with Mike Brown 13:00 The Mystery Top 40 with Paul Baker 14:00 Afternoon Drama - A Stir of Echoes. Sci Fi Drama by Richard Mathieson. Episode 4 of 5 15:00 Afternoon Drama - The Day of the Triffids Ep 4 of 13 16:00 Kick Up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett 17:00 The PBT Show. 19:00 Comedy: The Navy Lark with Leslie Phillips 20:00 Drama: Just Dance by Frances Byrnes 21:00 Wind Down 22:00 A Book at Bedtime - The Music Room - Ep 4 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. The team investigates the unclaimed estate of a Nottinghamshire woman. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in London, Newcastle and Mousehole in Cornwall. (R) (T) 12.00 Rip Off Britain: Food. An investigation into special offers and packaging. (T) 12.45 Watchdog Test House. The claims of household product-makers are put on trial. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. The teams head to Dorking in Surrey. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Mrs Tembe finds herself playing matchmaker. (T) 3.15 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. Jonnie Irwin helps a couple find a rural retreat in Kent. (T) 4.45 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain. West Yorkshire’s Rhubarb Triangle. Last in the series. (R) (T)

5.15 Sport Relief Does Glee Club 2014: Final. The live final of the children’s singing competition. 6.15 Pointless Celebrities — Sport Relief 2014. A special edition of the quiz, with guest contestants Mark Foster, Karen Pickering, Pete Reed,

Louise Hazel, Mark Durden-Smith, Rowland Rivron, Nick Hancock and Rory McGrath. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 Sport Relief 2014. Fundraising fun live from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, featuring Kylie, Little Mix, Boyzone, an all-star challenge and the return of Del-Boy and Rodney. 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) Lottery Update. 11.35 Sport Relief 2014. The concluding part, including Andy Murray on Mock the Week and the Clash of the Titans swimming relay. (T) 2.00 EastEnders. Omnibus. (T) 3.30 Weatherview. (T) 3.35 BBC News. The latest national and international stories. (T) BBC2 7.05 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food. (R) (T) 7.35 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.35 Rip Off Britain: Food. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Wanted Down Under. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: The Great

Interior Design Challenge. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Pound Shop Wars. (R) (T) 11.35 The Travel Show. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 The A to Z of TV Cooking. (T) 2.20 War Walks. (R) (T) 2.50 The Nature of Britain. (R) (T) 3.40 Cagney & Lacey. (R) (T) 4.25 Bergerac. (R) (T) 5.15 ’Allo ’Allo! (R) (T) 5.45 ’Allo ’Allo! (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. The team visits Londonderry 7.00 Revenge of the Egghead. Jeremy Vine hosts a spin-off from the popular quiz in which five contestants try to win thousands of pounds by taking on former Egghead panellist CJ de Mooi. (T) 7.30 Sport Relief’s Top Dog. Gaby Roslin presents the final of the competition as the two remaining teams go up against each other to be crowned the winner of the canine challenge. Last in the series. (T) 8.00 Antiques Road Trip. Anita Manning and Philip Serrell set off on a road trip across the north of England searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at an auction in Edinburgh. (T) 9.00 Mastermind. The third semi-final, with five contenders answering questions on the subjects of Tutankhamun, Clement Attlee, James Herriot, English history 1399-1485 and Joseph Cornell. (T) 9.30 Gardeners’ World. Monty Don prunes his buddleja and sows seeds for a summer display, 10.00 A Very British Renaissance. James Fox celebrates an era from the early 1500s to the mid-1600s in which Britain embraced cutting-edge art, literature, architecture and science. (T) 11.00 Sport Relief 2014. A behind-the-scenes look 11.40 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.10 FILM: Revolutionary Road (2008). Sam Mendes’ 1950s-set drama, with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. (T) 2.05 Sign Zone: Question Time. (R) (T) 3.05 Sign Zone: Wild Brazil. (R) (T) 4.05 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11.30 This Morning. Gok Wan showcases the latest fashion trends. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. 2.30 ITV News and Weather. 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Auf Wiedersehen My Pet. Rounding up the fortunes of this week’s rehomed pets. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather.

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize. 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Marlon remains adamant he wants nothing to do with Donna. Charity and Declan hatch a new plan to make sure Rishi loses his investment. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Kevin arrives back on the Street, and Nick encourages Stella to ask Kal out while Roy returns to work at the cafe. (T) 9.00 Student Nurses: Bedpans and Bandages. Former carpet fitter Alistair gets his first taste of surgery, and mature student Dany goes back to basics. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Kevin storms off when Tim urges him not to give Maddie’s name to the police and Tina apologises to Peter and agrees to wait for him. (T) 10.00 Edge of Heaven. Alfie decides to take on the South African in the Margate fun run and asks Michelle to help him train for the race. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: Duplicity (2009). Two former spies with a romantic past together working in counter-intelligence for rival multi-national corporations. Thriller, with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. (T)

Mercedes comes up with an elaborate scheme to save her brother from prison. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 9.00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD. The team investigates an attack on students at SHIELD’s academy of science and technology, while Coulson and May meet a former agent who reveals startling information about Skye. (T) 10.00 Gogglebox. Capturing viewers’ instant reactions and lively discussions on what they are watching on TV from the comfort of their own sofas. Narrated by Caroline Aherne. (T) 11.00 The Last Leg. Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by Frank Skinner for a comic review of the past week, including highlights from the Winter Paralympics. Last in the series. (T) 11.50 8 Out of 10 Cats. (R) (T) 12.35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (T) 1.05 FILM: Juno (2007). Comedy, starring Ellen Page. (T) 2.45 Random Acts. (T) 2.50 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 3.15 Happy Endings. (T) 3.35 Happy Endings. (T) 3.55 Franklin & Bash. (T) 4.35 The Good Wife. (R) (T) 5.20 SuperScrimpers. (R) (T) 6.15 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.35 The WotWots. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olly the Little White Van. (R) (T) 7.55 Milkshake! Bop Box. (R) (T) 8.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.50 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Police Interceptors. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.20 FILM: Jane Doe: Ties That Bind (2007). Thriller, starring Lea Thompson. (T) 6.00 5 News. 6.30 Neighbours. Josh seems to be in recovery, but Amber is suspicious and does some digging 7.00 Home and Away. Jett and VJ play detective after finding a bracelet inside a buried box, Irene offers to help an increasingly exhausted Heath, and Harvey ask Roo out for dinner. (R) (T) 7.30 NewsTalk Live. (T) 8.00 The Gadget Show. Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley take a look at 3D projectors and Radio 1Xtra DJ Charlie Sloth tests Bluetooth headphones; 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Ice Road Truckers. Porkchop is given his first solo run of the season, while fellow rookie Austin is part of a three-man team hauling a building to Prudhoe Bay; 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Booze, Bust-Ups & Brothels: Soho Blues.11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. An ex-marine now working for a private security firm is suspected of murdering a businessman in Iraq, and the team tries to find him before his employers dish out their own justice. 12.00 CSI: NY. 12.55 Access. 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.10 Dangerous Drivers’ School. 5.00 House Doctor. 5.20 House Doctor. 5.45 HouseBusters. 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Friday 21st March, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – the fabulous Alison Moyet. 18.05 FAQ - Property exchange and Spanish education. 18.30 Let's Talk - Stevie Spit, interviewer turned interviewee. 19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Stevie’s here again introducing part 3 of the Benidorm Variety Show special packed with superb entertainers from this sell-out show. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

1.55 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. CHANNEL 4 7.00 Countdown. (R) (T) 7.45 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.10 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. (R) (T) 12.00 Phil: Secret Agent Down Under. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Coach Trip. (R) (T) 1.35 River Cottage Bites. (R) (T) 1.45 FILM: The Man from Colorado (1948). Western, starring Glenn Ford. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Deal or No Deal. (T) 5.30 Four in a Bed. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. A flight attendant struggles to serve her food on time and an outspoken woman makes sure her opinions are heard as four dinner-party hosts battle it out in Kensington and Chelsea. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Bart and Milhouse vie for the role of Fallout Boy in a new film about their hero Radioactive Man. With the guest voice of Mickey Rooney. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Nancy considers a return to teaching, and as John Paul’s last day in court arrives,

Friday 21st March, 2014 08:00 Breakfast news with Mark Nolan. 11:00 Paul Baker on the Radio 13:00 Sounds of the 70’s with Gary Jackson 14:00 Afternoon Drama - A Stir of Echoes. Sci Fi Drama by Richard Mathieson. Episode 5 of 5 15:00 Afternoon Drama - The Day of the Triffids Ep 5 of 13 17:00 The PBT Show. 19:00 Comedy - Hancock’s half hour - The Male Suffragettes 20:00 Drama - Paupers and Pig Killers - Travel broadens the seat 21:00 The Chillout Zone 22:00 A Book at Bedtime - The Music Room - Ep 5 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights

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22nd MARCH 2.25 Weatherview. (T) 2.30 BBC News. (T) 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. James Martin presents. (T) 12.30 Football Focus. Dan Walker reviews the week’s action. (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Live Six Nations Rugby Union. (T) 3.30 Live Six Nations Rugby Union. (T)

5.35 Live Six Nations Rugby Union. (T) 8.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 8.15 The Voice UK. Spinning-chair singing contest, in which coaches including Tom Jones and Will.i.am seek out the nation’s best vocal talent. 9.35 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins. Game show in which two pairs of complete strangers team up, each battling to outdo the other by listing as much as they know about a given subject. Last in the series. (T) 10.25 Casualty. Hospital drama with the staff of Holby’s accident and emergency department. (T) 11.15 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.30 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of today’s Premier League clashes. (T) 1.05 The Football League Show. Highlights of today’s games. (T)

BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. 7.10 Sport Relief’s Top Dog. Teams of dogs and their owners compete in a variety of challenges. (R) (T) 7.40 Sport Relief’s Top Dog. (R) (T) 8.10 Sport Relief’s Top Dog. (R) (T) 8.40 Sport Relief’s Top Dog. (R) (T) 9.10 Sport Relief’s Top Dog. (R) (T) 9.40 Life on Earth. (R) (T) 10.35 Life on Earth. (R) (T) 11.30 Fred Dibnah’s Made in Britain. (R) (T) 12.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 12.30 James Martin: Home Comforts. (R) (T) 1.15 Mary Berry Cooks. (R) (T) 1.45 Talking Pictures. (R) (T) 3.55 Formula 1. (T) 5.25 Final Score. (T) 7.30 Flog It! People are invited to try to make money by selling their antiques at auction. (R) (T) 8.30 Dad’s Army. Classic comedy with the Home Guard. (R) (T) 9.00 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise. Compilations each featuring a selection of classic sketches and routines from the comedy duo’s shows. (T) 9.30 The Culture Show. Magazine programme featuring the latest from the cultural world. (T) 10.30 QI. Quiz with a difference, in which the questions are so difficult points are awarded for the answers host Stephen Fry finds most interesting. (R) (T) 11.00 Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee explores different themes in a stand-up routine, illustrated with sketches featuring an ensemble cast. (T) 4.30 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. 7.10 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. 7.25 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. 7.45 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. 7.55 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. 8.00 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. 8.10 Om Nom Stories. Tales for younger viewers. 8.15 Om Nom Stories. Tales for younger viewers. 8.20 Sooty. Crazy capers with the puppet pals. 8.30 Scrambled! Children’s fun. 10.25 ITV News. 10.30 Dinner Date. Matchmaking show. (R) (T) 11.25 Murder, She Wrote. Whodunit. (R) (T) 12.25 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.35 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. Behind the scenes at Australia Zoo. (R) (T) 1.05 The Unforgettable. Profiles of famous entertainers. (R) (T) 1.35 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk show stateside. (T) 2.30 Midsomer Murders.

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6.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 6.40 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.00 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. (T) 8.00 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. Entertainment show, featuring undercover pranks, surprises galore, star guests and competitions. (T) 9.20 The Cube. Contestants try to complete a series of increasingly difficult tasks, hoping to win a jackpot of £250,000. Game show, hosted by Phillip Schofield. (T) 10.20 The Americans. New series. Drama following two Soviet spies living undercover in suburban Washington, DC during the 1980s. Starring Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell. (T) 11.15 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.00 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 In Plain Sight. Drama series, starring Mary McCormack. (R) (T) 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. CHANNEL 4 05:20 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 06:15 Deal or No Deal. 07:10 The Hoobs. 07:35 The Hoobs. 08:00 Transworld Sport. 09:00 The Morning Line. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:25 Frasier. 10:55 The Big Bang Theory. 11:20 The Big Bang Theory. 11:45 How I Met Your Mother. 12:15 How I Met Your Mother. 12:45 The Simpsons. 13:15 The Simpsons. 13:40 Undercover Boss USA. 14:40 Channel 4 Racing. 17:10 Come Dine with Me. 17:40 Come Dine with Me. 18:10 Come Dine with Me. 18:45 Come Dine with Me. 19:15 Come Dine with Me. 19:45 Channel 4 News. 20:05 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 21:00 Off the Record. 22:00 Film Rush Hour 3 (12). 23:40 Film Daredevil (15). 01:40 Film Election (15). 03:25 The Good Wife. 04:15 Hollyoaks Omnibus. Channel 5 05:45 HouseBusters. 06:10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 06:35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 07:00 Peppa Pig. 07:05 Roary the

Racing Car. 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots. 07:25 Bubble Guppies. 07:40 The Mr. Men Show. 07:50 Chloe’s Closet. 08:00 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:40 City of Friends. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:25 Angelina Ballerina. 09:45 Rupert Bear. 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 The Dog Rescuers. 11:30 It Takes a Thief to Catch a Thief. 12:30 Police Interceptors. 13:30 Ice Road Truckers. 14:30 Film The Bridge at Remagen (PG). 16:45 Film Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (12). 18:30 Film Columbo: Old Fashioned Murder. 19:50 Longmire. 20:40 NCIS. 21:35 NCIS. 22:25 5 News Weekend. 22:30 Live Boxing. 23:45 Live International Boxing. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Born to Kill? 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 The Funky Valley Show. 05:55 The Funky Valley Show.

Saturday 22nd March, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with a singer with a big voice, the fabulous Alison Moyet. 18.05 FAQ - Property exchange and Spanish education. 18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Stevie Spit is interviewer turned interviewee. 19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Stevie’s here again introducing part 3 of the Benidorm Variety Show special. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Saturday 22nd March 2014 09:00 Kick up the 80´s 10:00 Nowt but the 90´s 12:00 Paul Baker On the Radio 14:00 Sport Zone with Kevin Reardon, incl Darts with Paul Durrant at 3pm and Results roundup at 6pm 19:00 The Live Lounge 21:00 Calder´s Confessions 23:00 Al Walser´s Weekly Top 20 00:00 Exite Overnight.

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7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 8.25 Match of the Day. Highlights of today’s games. (R) (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. The week’s talking points. (T) 11.00 The Big Questions. Religious and ethical debates, with Nicky Campbell. (T) 12.00 Sunday Politics. Presented by Andrew Neil. (T) 1.15 MOTD2 Extra. With Mark Chapman and the Match of the Day team. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.15 Bargain Hunt. Two teams test their antiques knowledge. (R) (T) 3.00 Formula 1. Action from a recent Grand Prix. (T)

5.00 Deadly 60 on a Mission. Steve Backshall searches for the world’s deadliest animals. (T) 5.35 Lifeline. Appeals for funds. (T) 5.45 Escape to the Country. People search for their ideal rural retreats. (R) (T) 6.15 Songs of Praise. Music and worship from around the country. (T) 6.50 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.15 Blandings. Period comedy based on the stories by PG Wodehouse, and starring Timothy Spall as the amiable but befuddled Lord Emsworth. (T) 7.45 Countryfile. Reports on the latest rural developments. (T) 8.45 The Voice UK. Spinning-chair singing contest, in which coaches including Tom Jones and Will.i.am seek out the nation’s best vocal talent.

(T) 10.00 The Musketeers. Swashbuckling drama set in 17th-century Paris, following the adventures of the soldiers and bodyguards assigned to protect king and country. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day 2. Mark Chapman reviews the day’s Premier League action. (T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 BBC News. (T) BBC2 8.30 Monty Don’s Italian Gardens. (R) (T) 9.30 Countryfile. (R) (T) 10.25 Gardeners’ World. (R) (T) 10.55 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. (T) 12.25 James Martin: Home Comforts. (R) (T) 1.10 Michel Roux’s Service. (R) (T) 2.10 Michel Roux’s Service. (R) (T) 5.00 Flog It! Trade Secrets. (T) 5.30 Collectaholics. Mel Giedroyc and Mark Hill help people catalogue, curate, clear out and showcase their collections. (R) (T) 7.00 The Hairy Bikers: Restoration Road Trip. Si King and Dave Myers meet enthusiasts restoring machinery from the Industrial Revolution, from steam trains to canal boats to mine and mill equipment. (R) (T) 8.00 Wild Burma: Nature’s Lost Kingdom. A team of film-makers from the BBC’s Natural History Unit and scientists from the Smithsonian Institution venture into Burma’s jungles to catalogue the region’s species. (R) (T) 9.00 Top Gear. Motoring magazine, featuring test drives of the latest models. Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Mock the Week Looks Back at. A selection from the show’s archives, each week on a different theme. (R) (T) 11.35 Line of Duty. (R) (T) 2.10 Countryfile. (R) (T) 3.05 Sign Zone: Holby City. (R) (T) 4.05 Sign Zone: Silk. (R) (T) 5.05 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.10 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.25 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 7.45 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 7.55 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.00 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.10 Om Nom Stories. Tales for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.15 Om Nom Stories. Tales for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.20 Sooty. Crazy capers with the puppet pals. (R) (T) 8.30 Scrambled! (T) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 Murder, She

Wrote. Whodunit. (R) (T) 11.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal. David Dickinson helps people sort the treasures from their trash. (R) 12.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.30 River Monsters. The stories behind supposedly deadly freshwater creatures. (R) (T) 1.30 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. Behind the scenes at Australia Zoo. (R) (T) 2.35 All Star Family Fortunes. Game show, hosted by Vernon Kay. (R) (T) 3.20 Agatha Christie’s Marple. Murder mystery, with the sleuthing spinster. (R)

7.35 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Catchphrase. New series. Stephen Mulhern hosts the game show in which three contestants guess the familiar phrases hidden in animated clues, before one of them plays to win £50,000. 9.00 Harry’s South Pole Heroes. Prince Harry joins four wounded war veterans on a trek to the South Pole. (T) 10.00 Mr Selfridge. Drama based on the life of American retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge, starring Jeremy Piven and Katherine Kelly. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 You Saw Them Here First. (R) (T) 12.15 Anglo-Welsh Cup Rugby Union. 1.15 The Store. Home shopping. 3.15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk show stateside. (R) (T) 4.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk show stateside. (R) (T) 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 04:15 Hollyoaks Omnibus. 06:15 Deal or No Deal. 07:10 The Hoobs. 07:35 The Hoobs. 08:00 Freesports on 4. 08:30 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:35 Secret Eaters. 14:35 The Big Bang Theory. 15:05 The Big Bang Theory. 15:35 How I Met Your Mother. 16:05 How I Met Your Mother. 16:35 The Simpsons. 17:05 The Simpsons. 17:35 Deal or No Deal. 18:40 Channel 4 News. 19:10 Film Rio (U). 21:00 The Million Pound Necklace. 22:00 Film The Tourist (12). 23:55 Film Dogma (15). 02:20 The Good Wife. 03:05 The Hotel. 04:00 Secret Removers. 05:00 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:55 Deal or No Deal. Channel 5 06:00 Angels of Jarm. 06:10 Hana's Helpline. 06:20 Angels of

Jarm. 06:30 The Funky Valley Show. 06:35 The Funky Valley Show. 06:40 Hana's Helpline. 06:50 Hana's Helpline. 07:00 Peppa Pig. 07:05 Roary the Racing Car. 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots. 07:25 Bubble Guppies. 07:35 The Mr. Men Show. 07:50 Chloe's Closet. 08:00 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:40 City of Friends. 08:50 Mio Mao. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:10 Milkshake Monkey. 09:15 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:25 Angelina Ballerina. 09:40 Rupert Bear. 09:50 Toby's Travelling Circus. 10:00 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai. 11:35 Access. 11:50 Film Arthur and The Invisibles (U). 13:30 Film Hoodwinked (U). 15:00 Film Zoom (PG). 16:40 Film The Witches (PG). 18:25 5 News Weekend. 18:40 Film The Great Escape (PG). 22:00 The First Great Escape. 23:00 The Great Escape. 00:00 Film A Bridge Too Far (15). 03:25 Super Casino. 04:10 Dangerous Drivers' School. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 The Funky Valley Show. 05:55 The Funky Valley Show.

Sunday 23rd March, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with actress Zoe Lucker 18.05 Inland Spain – Calasparra, popular with expats. 18.30 Loose Talk – A light hearted discussion programme looks at Open Relationships and One Night Stands. 19.00 Let's Talk - Simon is with Bohden Bezdel who’s Polish parents had a remarkable escape from the Nazis in WWII. 19.30 Viva Vino (series) - Colin Harkeness visits another of Valencian bodega where you can sample wine. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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lage 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. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860 (101554) 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)

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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) 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) This 2 bedroom, 4th floor apartment is located in the heart of Torrevieja in Calle Bella Antonia, close to the Plaza de Habana. There is a communal swimming pool which makes the property ideal for renting both long and short-term. This Torrevieja apartment is close to shops, bars and many other services. For further details, please call 0034 96 897 1860. (140806) 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 semi-

detached 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) Well-maintained 2 bed, 1 bath 4th floor apartment in Torrevieja. Just 5 minutes walk to the centre and 7 minutes to the marina and sandy beaches. The entrance to this building is clean and tidy and there is a lift to the fourth floor. The master bedroom has a builtin wardrobe. There is a fair-sized lounge which leads to the kitchen and a small balcony area. From the balcony there are stunning views of the salt lakes. For fur-

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ther details, please call 0034 96 897 1860. (140816) 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, hydromassage bath, 2 balconies, second line from Acequion beach. You cannot miss this opportunity, price: 73.200 euro, for viewings please call 96 673 0057. (139977) 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) 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) 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) Two bed, one bath South-facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel 96 897 1860 (101156) 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) 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) 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)

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) 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) 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) 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 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) 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)

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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

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amenities.eur 99,750 call 968 971 860 (100852) 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) 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

Monday, 17th March, 2014 Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size

garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) 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) 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) 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.

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info (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) Semi-Detacthed property in La Torreta Florida, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 400 m2 plot , large terrace, lake views from the large solarium, sunny all year round, garage (possible 3rd bedroom), central heating, fully furnished. For

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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) 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. (109586)

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ESTRELLA DAMM CRIBBAGE LEAGUE MONDAY 10 MARCH

Sol Amigo´s 4-4 Blitz N Splitz 8-0 Sunrise Colegas 8-0 Deses Perado´s 6-2 The Bowling Stones 8-0 Carp R Us 8-0 Average Joes 8-0

Pinfall Wizards Sausage Rollers Pin Pushers Alley Cats Fowl Play The Bandits The Cherries

Top Performers Ladies Game/Scratch Jackie Priest 191 Game/Hc Jackie Priest 233 Series/Scratch Sue Allen 495 Series/Hc Sue Allen 627

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Gents Barry Tolson 226 Barry Tolson 247 Barry Tolson 590 Barry Tolson 653

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Tot Pts 46161 108 45255 108 44966 95 45162 92 44964 92 45666 86 45126 86 45004 80 44397 80 44213 76 44974 74 43763 66 42449 49 41130 28

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Meson Galea "A" Ebony & Ivory Jaguars Izzys Bar Magpies Tropical King Voles Catorce Casa Ventura Falcons Casa Ventura Ospreys Sportsman Rojales Steakhouse Lo Crispin Tavern Meson Galea "B" La Siesta Sharks Izzys Bar Peacocks Ebony & Ivory Merlins Mr Smiths Robins Mr Smiths Jays

Ebony & Ivory Merlins Bar Meson Galea "B" Tropical King Voles La Siesta Sharks Sportsman Catorce Casa Ventura Ospreys Izzys Bar Magpies P 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

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CARP-R-US NEWS This weeks match was booked to be fished on the River Segura at Benijofar, but as this stretch and most other local ones were flooded, the match was switched to the Eden Canal in Guardamar. At first the River was in good condition, but then they opened the sluice gates and the water raced through, rising the level up to 18 inches higher. First on the day was Steve Collins on running ledger with bread, second was Dennis Pick on Pole and maggot, and third was David Bacon on Feeder. Next weeks match was to be fished on the Town section of the River Segura in Murcia, but as this is in doubt, please look at the website on Monday. The next Sunday meeting is on 6th April, with the Committee at 10.30 and the Meeting at 11.00. The next Quiz night is on Tuesday 25th March commencing at 7.30. Cost of entry is 1€ per person and teams of 6 or less can take part. Information on this Angling and Social Club visit www.carprus.net or telephone 966 717 923.

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BUSTERS GOLF SOCIETY MARCH REPORT By Barry Grinsell Weather conditions were good on Friday 7th March when we had 20 players traveling to La Serena ( someone said Costa Blanca’s alternative water park ) for our monthly stableford competition , the course can be a hard test of golf due to the amount of ponds and lakes that are in play , especially if you are missing the fairways on the wrong side , then the course can be very demanding , however if you are finding the fairways at La Serena then its not the hardest of courses to score on , as I was unable to play I had to rely on our members to update me regarding the condition of the course , our players said that the fairway were as normal very tight but with the them being allowed to improve the lie of the ball it does make things easier , the green were true but could prove to be tricky ( nothing changes ) . We only had one player who broke par but several who scored over 30 points , onto our results , N T Ps were on hole six Steve Edwards the ninth was won by Alan Gifford , Willie Buchanan took the fifteenth with Keith Smith taking the seventeenth hole , all players received either a sleeve of three Srixon or Calloway golf balls, in third place was Keith Smith with 34 points second place was won by Willie Buchanan also with 34 points , and our winner on the day with a fantastic score of 43 points was Steve Edwards , no doubt whose handicap will be having a reduction when our handicap secretary Alan Gifford gets back to the web page to analyse all of our scores , Keith , Willie and Steve all received cash prizes , our best guest of the day was John Fullicks with 33 points also receiving a sleeve of 3 golf balls , it was John’s lucky day as he also won our soccer card , After the game our players returned to the Mini Golf bar for snacks provided by the bar , our presentation and a couple of beers.

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Ist ROUND K.O. PAIRS IN ASSOCIATION WITH LA ZENIA TOOL HIRE. Venues Que Pasa Porterhouse Tavern Madigans

Winners Joe Miller & Simon Williams (Hub Hyenas). Mark Filler & Ray Harvey (Busters. Sid Cross & Steph Simpson (Hattons Hunks. John Linton & Steve Woods (Gogartys.

All qualifiers play next on 8th May for a place in the finals on the following Thursday 15th May. (Finals and Presentation). The favourites Pat Abrams and Lee Maiden are out of the this years competition, sensationally beaten by another fancied pair of mine Sid Cross and Steph Simpson. The three leg final was a fine demonstration of local darts, right down to the wire at the Villa Martin Tavern venue. Just down the road, or along the Plaza if you prefer, at the excellent Que Pasa bar and bistro, a host of top line pairs squared up for a place in the finals. Despite many of the league top players present there were no real fireworks. It was however an all HUB final, Hyenas and Meerkats, the cute ones losing out to a solid performance from messrs Williams and Miller. League Vice Captain Derek Kingsbury ran the Porterhouse venue and paired with son in law and Ladies individual sponsor Alex Nikolov. They made it to the final, but in their way was the formidable pairing of Mark Filer and Ray Harvey. Nikolov played his Bulgarian socks off, but the Busters pair just had the edge in a ten ton thriller. Down at the Madigans bar hosts Karl Cooper and Leah Chesworth also played in the competiton narrowly losing to eventual winners John Linton and Steve Woods. In that final, the popular veteran Peter Ayres played out of his skin and will be disappointed not to have qualfied. At Que Pasa, the two preliminary matches featured Sonja Cooper and George Caine (Madigans) v Lee Holtham and Shaun Smith and Joe Hawkins and George Mint (Hub) v Steph Ralph and John Graziour (Tavern). Caine really played well hitting 132 and 139 to leave D4 for his partner in the first leg. Unfortunately Holtham was in similar form hitting 140,100 and D4. A 125 in the next from Holtham and a D20 from Smith saw off the Madigans challenge for this team. Hawkins hit both winning doubles D13, D12, Mint contributing a ton in their win against the plucky Taverners. Both winning pairs played each other in the next round, the Hyenas in fine form, Holtham taking out both doubles D1, D10 with a ton thrown in. Partner Smith was in blistering form scoring 100,121,125 and 140 enabling his partner to take all the glory. A ton apiece from the Hunks wasn't enough to prevent their defeat. Meeerkats Paul Durrant and John Eyre had a shaky start on their way to the final, taking on Honeys Phil De Lacy and Tracey Simpson. The latter got the all important double along with a ton for the first and had opportunites in the second for 2-0. The Kats eventually woke up, Durrant hitting both doubles D4,D10 with a ton and 140 to boot. The other venue finalists Miller and Williams enjoyed narrow victories over Den Hall and Eddie Klimonis (Que Pasa) and Stuart Clark and Jim Storey also representing Que Pasa. A D10 from Klimonis put the Eagles one up, but Miller came back with 100 and D9 to level and then both Hyenas hit a ton, Williams winning the match on D20. Clark acquitted himself well after both winning doubles D8, D10 in their first encounter v Ray Sanderson and Ray Hayes ( Porterhouse) scoring two tons, before Storey pegged out on D20

against the Hyenas. Both Hub players recorded 100's in the second leg, Miller managing D10 to level. A further ton and D20 from the Millerman wrapped up the match and a place in the final. Any anticipated fireworks for the final turned into a damp squib, with just a ton from Durrant in the second leg after a winning leg from Williams D8 and then D9 to take the match. A poor preformance from the Kats, but enough for the Hyenas to make the semis. The final down at Porterhouse was so different to the Que Pasa affair. Kingsbury and Nikolov had earlier disposed of the Kaylors, Tina and Mark 2-0, with the Kats sharing both doubles. They had similar success against the tough Pint Depot Kings pairing of Ian Sleath and Frankie Wurrorck. Nikolov did the most damage in the first hitting 100,140 and D4. Kingsbury reversed the trend in the second, taking the match on D10 along with a ton, to make the final. Filer and Harvey had the misfortune of being drawn against team mates Paul Dowinton and Will Drummond on their way to the final. Two tons from Dowinton and one from his partner in the first leg were countered by Harvey's 121 and the finishing double. A 140 from Harvey in the second was enough to give Filer first crack at a double, which was taken on D8. The Busters wobbled a bit in their next match against the Kings pairing of Eddie Fozzard and Matt Cummins. They took the first, compliments of Harvey 100 and D2, but the Kings came back strongly, Fozzard hitting 124 and partner Cummins levelling to go to a decider. Both pairs found difficulty in scoring. Filer managing just one ton but also D20 for the match. The final was well worth watching as Nikolov opened with 100,100,100 and Harvey replying with 2 tons of his own, the Bulgarian completing the 601. In the second it was Filer's turn, scores of 100,100,100. Nikolov replying with 121 and 140. It was really tight ,Busters requiring 98 and the Kats on a shot. Step up Filer to the oche to use just 2 darts for a 98 out. T20,D19 to level. Both sides using all their fire power in the first two legs, were a little subdued in the decider. It was Busters who made it to the double first with Harvey pegging out on D15 for the match. 5 tons and ton plusses from Nikolov, but no place in the finals, look out for him in the singles next month. The Tavern featured two of my tips from the last week, Kats, Pat Abrams, currently leading the Merit table and Lee Maiden, the back to back 180 man and Steph " enigma" Simpson pairing with Bob Hoskins look alike Sid Cross. All four can play a bit and so it was no surprise to have both pairs in the final, the draw obviously being kind to them, but no one else. The Hunks had the audacity to take out Hattons hosts Julie and Stewart McCulloch after they had won their first match v Pete and Zoe James, Pete not quite finding his recent devastating form. Stewart's single ton in their 2-0 defeat wasn't enough as Cross found the T20 quite easy to find with 2 x 100 and several 80's. Simpson found D4 twice to earn a bar from his beloved Hattons. The victorious Hunks had previously taken out another Hattons duo of Kenny Wilkinson and Keith King. Doubles, D8 and D16 from Cross plus 100, 121 were too much for the Hunks old timers. A place in the final assured,they now awaited their opposition from the Kats pair who had to play their team mates Graham Todd and Eddie Bendelow in the semi. It was fairly comfortable as Abrams hit both doubles and a 140, with Bendelow replying with a single ton. Their earlier match against organiser and Tavern captain Mike Snow and Ivan Jones was a little livelier. Snow hit three decent scores, but Abrams outscored the captain on his own and took out both winning doubles, the first, a nice 66 out S6,S20,D20, But it was the final which

was to be the "ding dong" all expected. The Kats took a little time to settle managing just a couple of 80's. The Hunks answer was emphatic, Simpson 85,125, Cross finding a ton and D2 for 1-0. Cross scored two more tons in the second, but so did Maiden 98,140, perfectly dove tailing with Abrams 99,100 and D4 for 1 apiece. The fireworks continued Maiden 81,100, Abrams 95,100, not to be out done Simpson held his own finding a useful 83, but Cross 100 and a tasty 180 was the star. Left with 63 he went for 25 and hit the bull, a S5 followed by D4 for the leg and match. Three pairs of Kats made each of the preceeding finals and all were beaten. Well done Hyenas, Hunks and Busters. Joining those three will be John Linton and Steve Woods from Gogartys, who eased through their first round against the Taverners Ralph Weatherby and Justin Hepburn, Weatherby doing the honourable thing of losing as opposed to winning the competition his company La Zenia Tool Hire are sponsoring. 2 x 100 and a D6 from Linton, supported by a D11 from Woods got them through to round 2, which proved to be a little more difficult, when they faced Karl Cooper and Leah Chesworth . In the first the latter hit a nice 120 which was cancelled out by Woods 140 and 100, Linton completing the 601 on S4,S14,D20. Chesworth levelled the match on D18 to set up the decider. It was Linton again on D11 to make the final where they would play Brian Nash and Peter Ayres (Porterhouse).Disappointing for Chesworth as earlier she achieved both winning doubles and a 156 in their match against Chris Patterson and Elaine Willis. The Porters kicked off against Kevin Procktor and Richard Patterson in a subdued match, Ayres finishing both legs D4,D2. Their next match was more difficult against Mike Smith and Sue Wiles. Ayres finished the first on D5 after Nash had recorded a 123. Smith was straight back with a 123 of his own and a bit of showboating with D1 and D19 for a 40 out. A ton from Ayres was complemented by D10 from Nash to reach the final. Smith was another player who didn't win, but was in fine form. Their previous match v Jay Sharp and Sarah Simpson with Smith doing his reputation a power of good recording 2 x 100, 121 and both winning doubles. Sharps 121 and D5 not enough to prevent the Bears progress. In the first it was the Porters who did the scoring and the Gophers content with hitting the doubles. Ayres 3 x 100 in the first leg wasn't converted into a winning leg as Linton obliged with D20. It must have knocked the stuffing out of both Porters as they failed to record a three figure score in the next. Once again it was Linton D2 to claim the spoils and a semi final place. So, three of my tips through, but l wouldn't like to nominate a winning pair from the four. l think Filer and Harvey will just be favourites, but the explosive fire power from the larger than life character of Cross, can turn any match. Miller and Williams shouldn't be ignored, the former has bagged a couple of individual tournaments to his credit, with his partner steady in the scoring department. Lastly the Gogartys duo of Linton and Woods, in beating the fancied pairing of Ayres and Nash proved they can mix it with the best. I make them just outsiders, which is probably the best incentive they can receive. l'll be doing a player profile on the players nearer the semi's and also issuing my odds on each for taking the title. Who do you think will win the title, let me know. Semi finals on Thursday May 8th at the Breakaway Club. 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 4pm. Paul Durrant, League Chairman.

TORREVIEJA LADIES DARTS ORGANISATION - LADIES SINGLES COMPETITION The Ladies of the League gathered, at the Black Dog in Torrevieja for this, the 10th Annual Ladies Singles Competition. This year, it was decided to run the event up to the Quarter Finals, otherwise it goes on too late at night. The Preliminary round, down to the last 16 produced the following Quarter Finalists: Yvonne McIntosh v. Ann McGivern and Sue Casey v. Natalie Clifford, Marylyn Jackson v. Ann Wharton and Mavis Shore v. Pauline Lockley. Thanks to our Hosts for the evening Kevin and Barry, and to Dave’s Babes for organising the Raffle. The Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Final Will be held on Tuesday the 8th April, at Bar 46, in Avenida Torrejon with a Start time of 20.30 hours.

Mixed Triples Then we gathered at El Balcon, Los Balconies, for our inaugural Mixed Triples. Not so well supported due to a lack of men, but, nevertheless we all had a very good evening. Winning through to the Semi-Finals, we had Chris Greenwood, John, Jane Costello against Sue Casey, Peter, Shirley Stephenson and winning 2-1 was Chris Greenwood, John, Jane Costello. For the second Semi-Final we had Joy Don, Dave, Lin Cousins against Margaret Boden, Graham, Shirley Ward, and this match went all the way to 3 legs too, with Joy Don, Dave, Lin Cousins winning 2-1. The Final went to all 5 legs with Chris Greenwood, John, Jane Costello beating Joy Don, Dave, Lin Cousins by 3-2. Congratulations to this year’s inaugural Triples Champions Chris Greenwood, John,

Jane Costello. Thanks to our Host Fernando and the El Balcon Chicas for doing the Raffle. Finally, a special thanks to Caroline Shepherd, Sheila Clements and Ann McGivern for marking extra games at the Ladies Singles.and to Sheila Clements, plus the men that marked at the Triples. Hot Darts: Margaret Boden 111, Jane Costello 100 Once again, well done to you all over the last couple of weeks, keep up the good work, and we look forward to seeing everyone again soon. Pam Horton, 96 571 0066, Ladies Darts Coordinator, Dartess501@gmail.com

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By Norman Adcroft SABA - The Apollo’s played a morning home match against the San Luis Trekkers and ended up on the wrong end of a 5-9 defeat, winning two and drawing one rink but going down on the shot count 104-116. Our point winners were, Joy Gardiner, Sue Jordan, Brian Harman,2416, Sheila Chorley, Iris Kadwell, John Ball, 20-16, and our drawn rink, Ramsay Sinclair, George Richardson, who got out of his sickbed to play, (dedication comes to mind) and Yours Truly 15-15 The Winter League, Our visitors today were Finca Guila and what a fabulous. Morning’s bowling we had. We managed to win all the points by taking all five rinks, and the shots 99-62, for a fine 12-0 win. Our winners; John Moss, Jim Hudson, Pat Harman, Gary Thorpe 2011, Peter Knapp, Pat Moore, Vic Moore, Brian Fraser 17-11, Jo Elkin, Margaret Hunter, Brian Harman, Jean Cooper 23-10, Kathleen Knapp, Bernadette McDonnell, Carol Thorpe, Mike Kelly 22-15 Carol Broomfield, Norman Murphy, Derek Pickwick, Sue Jordan 17-15. Our very first 12-0 Win this season. Well played everyone. CBBA - The Blues had a good result against League Vistabella Lanzadores for our last game of the season. We won three rinks and managed to take the overall shots by three. Winning rinks, Yours Truly, Brian Gardiner, George Richardson, 23-11, Ann Heath, Doug Smith, Pat Harman 19–14, Bernadette McDonnell, Derek Pickwick, Mike Kelly 19-12. Hopefully we have done enough to stay in the First Division. We have had some tough games, but today managed to beat Vistabella the winners in Division 1. The Gold’s were away to Emerald Isle Outlaws. What a good morning for the gold’s winning on 5 rinks and taking the overall shots 126-82 and a fine12-2 for the Gold’s. Winning Rinks Were Hilary Clarke, Carol Broomfield, Vic Moore 17-13, Gill Sheldon, Sid Gallup, Ron Sheldon 22-19, Norman Murphy, Roy Millard, Dave Levees 30-7, Jeannie Clements, John Clarke, Colin Lloyd, 20-14, and Izzie and Bert Bell with John Ball 23-6. Well done team and well deserved promotion, my thanks for all your support this season John Clarke Team Captain. Chicken and Egg Winners. Chicken, Dave Wake, Wine, Eric Picton, Eggs, Johnnie Ryder. If any members know of any business or sponsors they think would, help with sponsoring these reports, please contact any committee member or ask them to call the LEADER directly. Thank you.

By Lynne Bishop The club championship finals were played last weekend and the 2014 Champions are as follows:- Men's Singles - Charlie Watkins. Ladies Singles - Lynne Bishop. Mixed Pairs - Carole Donnellan & Dennis Birkett. Men's Pairs - Derek Gunning & Gerry Gough. Ladies Pairs - Lin Watkins & Jenny Nichols. Triples - Jenny and Dave Chaplin & Eric Bishop. Mixed Rinks - Lynne Bishop, Jenny and Dave Chaplin & Eric Bishop. Good luck to you all in the Champion of Champions in April.. League game results now, starting with the SABA Supernovas who played the Maples at Greenlands. The Supernovas only scraped up one point from a drawn game, the trio were Ben Noke, Jean Turner & Dot Davis 15-15. Shots 82-126. The team consoled themselves with a dinner of fish & chips! The Federation 4's Clarets warmly welcomed the Bears from our sister club Greenlands, the game was played in a very friendly manner and ended in a draw. Well done to our winning four who scooped two points for a win and two for the long game. Jenny Chaplin, Harold Morris, Gerry Gough & Barry Norris winning 28-11 excellent. Overall shots, Clarets 49 (4) - 43 (4) Bears. The final game for the Southern league Ramblers was at home against the La Marina Sharks, finishing with three winning rinks each but the Sharks getting the long game...just. Lynne Bishop, Geoff Paylor & Barry Norris 23-15. Lin Watkins, StJohn Broadhurst & Eric Bishop 20-12. Jenny and Dave Chaplin & Ken Cuthbert 16-15. Overall shots, Ramblers 96 (6) - 102 (8) Sharks. Thank you to Captain Sue Norris and the selectors. We finished in a comfortable position on the league table, despite the rescheduled games due to the laying of our new carpet. Good luck to the Ramblers next season. Our AGM is to be held at 2pm on Tuesday 25th March, ALL members should attend, the membership fee's are to be paid before the end of the month. www.countrybowlsclub.com

SPONSORED BY TOTUS AND DRAGON INSURANCE Greenlands Bowls Club recently held their club championships finals. Lynn Greenland beat Sheila Stead in the ladies singles, whilst Mike Edwards triumphed over Steve Cantley in the men's equivalent. In the mixed pairs, Tom Hill & Lynne Morris overcame the challenge of Lin & Brian Miller. Mixed trips winners were Florence & M Edwards + Ian Brewster, who conquered Dave Dudding, Jim Reeves & Marilyn Fryatt. F & M Edwards + I Brewster, along with Brian Tomlin, also won the mixed rinks, leaving Nadine & Graham Bater, Penny Tomkins, and Ted 'Crooner' Upham as runners up. S Stead & L Greenland teamed up to win the ladies pairs, beating Mary Lockley & Angie Goodfellow to take the crown. M Edwards + I Brewster beat G Bater + Jim Wilcock to win the men's pairs. Finally, the men's plate went to Mel Brown, who beat T Hill, whilst Sandra Heath beat M Fryatt in the ladies equivalent. Our 3 Southern league teams played their final game of the season, with mixed results. Elms led the way, with their emphatic 14-0 home victory over La Manga Crusaders. A mid table position in div B was their reward for a good season, as these 6 rinks provided last day delight: N Bater, T Lawton, S Heath 35-7. M Lockley, S Hibberd, T Upham 33-12. D Lawton, D Watt, D Dudding 27-8. F Tilley, P Lockley, M Edwards 26-9. M Beardsall, F Edwards, G Watt 23-9. B Doran, Z & J Wilcock 18-16. Continuing with div B, Cedars were also at home. It appears that although they beat San Miguel cougars 10-4, unfortunately they couldn't avoid the drop, albeit on shots difference. Well done: Joan Oliver, D Thompson, A Goodfellow 17-12. J McLean, J Thompson, G Inwood 22-8. B Norris, J Redfern, C Dewar 19-18. M Dewar, A Hewitt, J O'Brien 22-13. San Miguel also provided opposition, this time for the Oaks div A match. Away against the Jaguars they lost 6-8, but these 3 rinks ensured they too finished mid table: S Johnson, B Miller, M Brown 18-11. B Tomlin, D Greenland, B Collins 22-12. G Bater, S Westall, B Pocock 19-15. No results received from Winter league or Totus & Dragon Insurance Saturday Challenge. Maples bounced back from a heavy defeat, to record a superb 13-1 victory over Country Bowls Supernovas, moving them to SABA div 1 respectability. Well done: P Lockley, L Morris, T Hill 25-11. D Lawton, D Fryatt, S Heath 30-17. G Chapman, A Toozer, V Mahomet 21-12. S Stead, S Mahomet, M Fryatt 18-12. B Tomlin, F & M Edwards 17-15. M Lockley, M Brown, I Brewster 15-15. Although Sycamores lost 4-10 at El Rancho, they stay in 2nd position in div 2, looking good for promotion with 1 game remaining. Against the Broncos, these 2 rinks gained the points: J Reeves, J Oliver, J Wilcock 17-16. N Bater, Penny Tomkins, T Upham 25-7. These 3 rinks helped earn Chestnuts 7 points in their div 3 draw with Emerald Isles Neptunes: H Langlois, D Thompson, D Webb 21-9. B Norris, J McClean, H Cork 22-10. C Langlois, V Duchart, N Cork 16-16. Finally, in their penultimate Fed 4s div 1 fixture, Bears earned a well deserved 4-4 draw at Country Bowls, giving them a fighting chance of avoiding relegation. Well done: C Thomas, S Johnson, Penny Tomkins, A Goodfellow 16-8. M & P Lockley, S Mahomet, M Fryatt 16-13. Bulls hosted Quesada Panthers, and although all rinks were close, twas the visitors who gained maximum points, leaving the hosts perilously close to the trapdoor.

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB As the season comes to a close still all to play for at La Marina with all the teams having something to play for with the Sharks having the better results this week. Fridays the Sharks played away at Horadada Royals winning 10 points to 4. The winning trips Kath Manning, Barry Sadler skip Roy Hart: Ron Maden, Peter Parson Skip Alan Castle: Tom Spencer, Phil Pape skip Barry Latham: Andy Bartlett, Jim Manning skip Graham Norris. Monday the sister team the Explorers played away at Emerald Isle taking on the Titans the team managed a good 10 points to 4 win winners on the day Jim Dobbins, Tom Spencer skip Jim Donnell:, Roger Stacey, Margaret McLaughlin skip Barry Latham: Chris Webb, Phil Pape skip Peter Parsons: Kath Manning, Wendy Latham skip Bill Simms. The Dolphins fighting for promotion from division 2 were away at San Miguel to playing against the Cougars losing valuable ground in the league 6 points to 8 winners on the day Janette Gugerly, Dec Shirley skip Dave Gugerly: Jill Albutt, Mike Brain skip John Albutt: Brian Murray, Reg Jackson skip Dave O`Sullivan: Monday the Astronauts fighting for survival in Div 2 played at home against Monte mar Toreadors winning 10 points to 4 winners on the day Joy Hancock, Martin Butler skip George Chambers: Jill Albutt,, Mike Brain skip John Albutt: Paul Tregiong, Jeanette Gugerly skip DaveGugerly: Brian Murray, Don Harrison skip Dave O`Sullivan. The Seagulls on Friday played at home against Mazzaron miners hoping to secure enough points to stay in div 2 against a very good side they managed to secure 4 points losing 10 but that was good enough the winners on the day being Mo Taylor, Chris Green skip Dave Taylor: Ron Garland, Steve Hindle skip Len Daniels: Monday the Pathfinders travelled to play Vistabella Eagles hoping to win enough points to win the third div they managed to win by 10 points to 4 the winners on the day Dave Freeman, Shelia Kirby skip Steve Hindle: Gina Hindle, Sue Daniels, skip Len Daniels: Phil Richmond, John Morgan skip Bob Mallett: Barbara Forshaw, Jim Freeman skip Tom Edwards: the points scored on the day means 1 more point from the final game guarantees the promotion as champions. Our Fed 4`s team this week drew at home with San Luis Whites 4 points all winners Kath Manning, Bill Simms, Maureen Kidd skip John Albutt; Barbara Forshaw, Phil Pape, Jim Manning skip Bobbie Simms: Good look to all the teams for the final games. Further information about La Marina Bowls club contact Steve Hindle on 648250035, or see us Facebook.

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB Champions Southern League ‘A’ Division & SABA Discovery Division After the highs of last week when we were confirmed as Champions of the Southern League ‘A’ Division and the SABA Discovery Division, this week was a little more mixed. The Albatrosses though did start the week with a solid 14 points to nil win over Horadada Falcons by 137 shots to 66 to extend their lead in this division even further. Wins came from Richard Lee, Beryl Regan and Brian Dunn, Mike Regan, Sandra Burrows and Dane Howard, Jenny Bowman, Les Barber and Neil Burrows, Maggie Furness, Martin Foulcer and Stuart Allman, Pat Williamson, Tony French and Bill Corbishley and Ian Kenyon and Sheila and Mike Cox. Earlier in the day the Eagles were up against league leaders La Marina Pathfinders and lost by 10 points to 4 and 86 shots to 122, our wins came from Jeff Austin, Jeff Neve and Pat Rafferty and Mo Foulcer, Pauline Rafferty and George Gandy. On Wednesday our Winter League team entertained San Miguel and despite some very close games we only managed to pick up 3 points to San Miguel’s 9. The shot totals were very close at 77 to us and 84 to San Miguel. Our winning rink was Gail Willshire, Jeff Austin, Andy Leggatt and Fred Willshire while Tony French, Jenny Bowman, Mac Maclean and Brian Dunn managed a draw. The least said about Thursday the better suffice it to say our Fed Fours team lost 8 – nil and by 82 shots to 38 at El Rancho. The Lanzadores finished their season on Friday with a trip to La Siesta and with the league already won it would have been nice to finish with an overall win but despite winning on 3 rinks, we just missed out by 3 shots at 97 to La Siesta’s 100 to give La Siesta an 8 points to 6 win. Our winners were Gail Willshire, Les Barber and Fred Willshire, Martin Foulcer, Barbara Brown and Richard Lee and Beryl Regan, Mac Maclean and Arthur Brown. The Conquistadors did however manage to finish off the season with a win against San Luis Pumas. This was almost a mirror image of the Lanzadores performance but this time the Conquistadors won by 3 shots at 99 to San Luis 96. Once again each team won three rinks to give us an 8 points to 6 victory. The winning teams were Pauline Rafferty, Ken Savage and Brian Prockter, Audrey Sinclair, June Hitchcock and George Gandy and Bernard Ledger, Peter Cadwell and Brian Pointon. Sponsored by Autos Direct San Miguel & TV Choice

MONTEMAR BOWLS CLUB Monday 10th March, the Toreadors were Away to La Marina Astronauts, Winning on 2 Rinks. Jan Webster, Gordon Hemmings, Skip Fred Taylor 17-16. Dave Smy, Simon Morris, Skip John Corbet 24-14. Shots, Toreadors 86 - Astronauts 111. Points, Toreadors 4 Astronauts 10. Monday 10th March, The Matadors were Away to San Luis Romulans, Winning on 3 Rinks & Drawing on 2 Rinks. Janet Charman, Fred Charman, Skip David Eades 27-10. Lynne Armitage, Joan Harding, Skip Colin Armitage 19-15. Marilyn Gibbons, Bill Judd, Skip Ian Gibbons 21-15. Keith Simpson, Wendy Oxley, Skip Peter Mathews 16-16. Rowena Good, Harry Dobson, Skip Mike Farrelly 18-18. Shots, Matadors 108 - San Luis 100. Pts, Matadors 10 - San Luis 4. Wednesday 12th March, MonteMar were Away in the Winter League to Greenland's, Winning on 3 Rinks. Stan Routledge, Ethel Finan, Tony Finan, Skip Brian Zelin 24-15. Geraldine Fisher, June Young, Gordon Fisher, Skip Bill Young 16-14. Pauline Woodfine, Janet Gatward, Mike Farrelly, Skip Barrie Woodfine 20-10. Shots, MonteMar 84-Greenland's 90. Points, MonteMar 6- Greenland's 6. Friday 14th March, The Matadors were Away to El Rancho Mustangs, The less I have to say about this the better, We lost on all 6 Rinks, Congratulations to El Rancho. Friday 14th March, The Toreadors were at Home to El Rancho Raiders Winning on 5 Rinks. For info about MonteMar Bowls and Social Club contact Club Captain Colin Armitage 966619010 ex 01066. or visit our web site www,montemarbowls.com or visit Facebook.

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The finals of the Club Championships took place last weekend, with some excellent bowling and nail biting ends. Ann Eagle beat Jo Pering in the Ladies Singles: Reg Cooper beat Noel Davis in the Gents Singles. The nominated ladies pairs saw Val Hignett and Anita Brown fighting to the bitter end to beat Ann Eagle and Shirley Verity. The gents nominated pairs saw a brilliant game with Paul Thomas and John Raby beating Peter Whitehall and Steve Pearson. In the mixed pairs Noel and Shirley Verity had a good game and beat Keith Roberts and Anita Brown. The mixed triples was a hard fought game with Tom Dalgleish, Eileen Potts, John Marshall winning over Reg Cooper, Don Whitney and Irene Ward. Mixed rinks winners were John Staden, Brian and Jan Allen, Joe Dear beating Mal and Chris Parsons, Cliff and Linda Plaisted. Very well done to the winners and well done to the runners up for getting to the finals. The Champion of Champions will take place at Vistabella on 14th April - Please support our bowlers. The Pulsars played Quesada Pearls at home, the shots were very close 95 to San Miguel 98 to Quesada. Points 6- 8 The Meteors lost 6-8 to San Luis Klingons with shots 35 to the Meteors and 49 to San Luis. The Winter League played away at Vistabella in blustery conditions, Our team returned to its winning ways with 9 points to 3. All rinks were close and the result could have gone either way. Overall shots 84 to 77. Well done to skips Chris Collier, Sam Russell and Len Rudge. Fed Fours Apaches won 6-2 away to San Luis, 53 shots to 46 and the Mohawks lost 2 - 6 to Quesada

Monday, 17th March, 2014 BY PAT MCEWAN Club Singles winners Reg Cooper and Ann Eagle Photo: CARL EAGLE

at home, shots 35-49 The Jaguars had hard games against Greenlands at home but came away winning 8-6. Carl Eagle, Stan North, Ann Eagle won 20-12. Pat McEwan, Cliff Plaisted, Malcolm Parsons won 23-11, Paul Thomas, John Marshall, Peter Whitehall won 26-8. The Cougars were away to Greenland Cedars winning on two rinks. Bill Hall, Meg Brownlee, Mike Bayfield won 21-19, Margaret Moseley, Chris Liddicoat, Bill Brownlee won 22-15. Total shots 35-49. 6 points to San Miguel 8 to Greenlands. Dont play bowls and want to learn - Come along to our WASPS sessions on Wednesday afternoons at 1.30. For 5 euros you can borrow shoes, woods and have free tuition if needed. Its a great game and a great way to make new friends. Info phone our President Eileen Potts on 966730376.

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB SABA: a useful 8 points-6 for the Klingons away v leaders SM Meteors. Winners: Colin Jackson, Joe Johnson & Mal Hughes. Margaret Morrison, Keith Phillips & Pat Coffey. Kath Reid, Ray Robson & Giuseppe Galleli. Trekkers: a good result at La Siesta, points 9- 5. Winners: Margaret Rogers, June & Keith Jones. Ann Holland, Malcolm Broughton & Colin Lindgren. Jean Parkes, Ian Ross & Paul Parkes. Allen Bowen, Peter Fuller & Sue Cooper. Romulans away v MM Matadors, 1 win & 2 draws, 4 points -10.Winners: Margaret Roseveare, Peter McEneany & Cliff Harris. Vulcans a good win 104 home v La Siesta Sputniks. Winners: Helen Hammond, Steve Simmons & Barry Edwards. Chris Phillips, Marie Henley & David Steadman. James Wright, Jean Hepehi & Tony Davies. Tony Campbell, Judy Carrroll & Alan Mawer. Winter League: 12th March, a tough match away v league leaders Quesada 4-8. Well done to: Colin Jackson, June Jones, Colin Lindgren & Keith Jones. Ann Holland, Joe Johnson, Paul Parkes & Mal Hughes. Berleen winners: Cas Blay, Barry Edwards Neil Morrison & Peter Cox. FED 4’s The Whites home v SM Apaches, a close game but just 2 points-6. Winners: Pat malden,

By Sheila Cammack Sally Cordell, John Malden & Roy Cordell. The Blues had an excellent result away v SM Choctaws 7-1. Winners: Ann Holland, June Jones, Peter McEneany & Keith Jones. Allen Bowen, Joe Johnson, Colin Lindgren & John Withers. Jean Parkes, Keith Phillips, Paul Parkes & Giuseppe Galleli. Southern League, Lions home v HO Royals, points 10-4. Winners: Kath Reid, Joe Johnson & Giuseppe Galleli. Janet Wigfield, Ray Robson & Peter McEneany. Bob White, Ray Pollock & Phil Morrachan. Colin Jackson, Graham Bird & Mal Hughes. Tigers home v LM Dolphins managed 3 points -11. Winners: Margaret Roseveare, Allen Bowen & Arthur France. Frank Barclay, Keith Phillips & Bert Ewart. Pumas away v VB Conquistadors took 6points-8. Winning teams: Norma Mole, Ann & Brian Badger. Marie Henley, Cas Blay & Barry Edwards. Frank Gibbons, Aubrey Blay & Alan Mawer. Chicken Drive winner: Wednesday 12th Cliff Harris. Good luck to our teams playing v Quesada in the final of the premier 20 k/o comp on Tuesday Info contact June Jones (Capt) 966188920 or Sheila Cammack (Sec) 966773001.

HORADADA BOWLS CLUB Not a good week.In a total of 3 matches we only managed to win on one rink overall.So many congratulations to Fred Trigwell,Sandra Simpson and Barry Evans who won in the CBBA game on Friday at San Luis 14 – 11. On a brighter note our finals weekend went very well and many thanks must go to the organisers of the event,to those who turned up to support, and especially to those who provided the food.Our Champions,who go forward to represent the Club at the Champion of Champions competition in April,are as follows.

Ladies singles – Ann Allen Mens singles - Tony Burchall Ladies pairs - Yvonne Hurlock and Ann Allen Mens pairs - John Hurlock and Barry Evans Mixed pairs - Ann and Dave Allen Triples - Yvonne Hurlock,John Hurlock and Barry Evans Rinks - Linda Hier,Sandra Simpson,Jeff Hier and John Simpson Unfortunately our non-winners singles competition could not be played due to illness.This will be played soon.

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB On Friday, 7 March, EI had two home games on a beautiful day, perfect for bowling. The morning game saw the Cavaliers take on San Luis Tigers and the Tigers went home with their tails between their legs having gained just one point! Shots for 115, against 79 - 13 points to the Cavaliers, 1 to the Tigers. Cliff Richard's song Congratulations and Jubilations - was ringing out for the Cavaliers as they made sure of winning the League. Not bad for a 'roll-up' club, as some people once dubbed us. Well done to all. In the afternoon game the Claymores were looking for revenge against El Rancho, and revenge they achieved with a shot difference of 118 to 79 resulting in a 12 points to 2 victory. A good win for the Claymores. On the 10th, yet another beautiful day, the Titans played a morning game against La Marina Explorers. Looking at the shots score, it seemed to be a close game with 100 to EI and 101 to La Marina. However the Titans only got 4 points to the Explorers' 10. Another disappointing result, but maybe one day Thomas - who knows? The Moonrakers had an afternoon game against San Miguel Comets but they must have been affected by the sun, winning on only one rink, thus 2 points to 12 and a shot difference of 79 to 111. Oh dear! The Neptunes were away to Greenlands Chestnuts and can be pleased with their performance getting a share of the points, 7 points each and just losing out on shots of 96 to 93 hard luck this time.

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2013/14 FINAL TABLES DIVISION A Country B Ramblers El Rancho Mustangs La Siesta Blues San Luis Lions San Miguel Jaguars

98 147 100 123 107

(6) (14) (8) (12) (8)

La Marina Sharks Montemar Matadors V’bella Lanzadores Horadada Royals Greenlands Oaks

(8) (0) (6) (2) (6)

102 77 97 81 90

Vistabella Lanzadores San Luis Lions San Miguel Jaguars La Marina Sharks Country BRamblers Greenlands Oaks Montemar Matadors La Siesta Blues El Rancho Mustangs Horadada Royals

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 13 13 10 11 9 7 6 6 6 5

D 0 0 2 1 1 0 3 0 0 1

Diff 369 231 229 173 -38 -21 -157 -146 -260 -380

Pts 160 151 142 142 135 119 117 107 98 89

Greenlands Cedars Greenlands Elms La Marina Seagulls Mazarron Miners San Luis Tigers

114 162 85 113 97

(10) (14) (2) (7) (3)

San Miguel Cougars (4) La Manga Crusaders (0) Em Isle Cavaliers (12) Quesada Swallows (7) La Marina Dolphins (11)

94 61 107 98 106

Emerald Isle Cavaliers Quesada Swallows La Marina Dolphins Greenlands Elms Mazarron Miners La Manga Crusaders La Marina Seagulls San Luis Tigers San Miguel Cougars Greenlands Cedars

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 16 9 11 6 8 9 8 6 6 6

D 1 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 0

Diff 405 192 102 57 -1 106 -135 -163 -226 -337

Pts 188 141 141 123 122 120 115 110 100 100

Emerald Isle Outlaws Montemar Toreadors Quesada Swifts V’bella Cquistadores

82 161 136 99

126 74 92 96

L 5 5 6 6 8 11 9 12 12 12

O/W 68 61.5 59 60 58.5 52.5 50.5 48.5 43 38.5

DIVISION B

L 1 7 6 10 9 9 9 11 11 12

O/W 77 60.5 59.5 53.5 52 51 50 49.5 44 43

DIVISION C

P La Siesta Golds 16 Quesada Swifts 16 Montemar Toreadors 16 Vistabella Cquistadores 16 Emerald Isle Claymores 16 San Luis Pumas 16 Emerald Isle Outlaws 16 La Siesta Silvers 16 El Rancho Raiders 16

(2) (12) (10) (8)

La Siesta Golds El Rancho Raiders Em Isle Claymores San Luis Pumas

(12) (2) (4) (6)

W 14 11 12 8 7 7 5 3 4

D 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Diff Pts 324 147 281 139 162 123 -6 116 -34 115 85 114 -156 92 -365 83 -291 73

L 2 4 4 8 9 9 10 13 12

O/W 59.5 59.5 51.5 51 50.5 50 40 39.5 30.5

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‘MIKE PROBERT TALKS GOLF Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions. GOLF COURSE WINTER CONDITIONS For those of you who have lived here on the Costa’s for any length of time will understand that most of the course are sewn with Bermuda grass which can live with limited water in summer months but which goes yellow/brown in colour as it remains dormant in the winter months when average night time temperature go below 7 degrees. Many visitors to the region see the colour of the grass and incorrectly assume that the grass has died as the courses have an unkempt appearance. With only a slight increase in night time temperatures the grass will turn green almost overnight. I have lived here on the Costa’s for ten years and this is probably the best winter weather conditions, with the exception of frequent high winds, that I can recall and most of the courses have been in excellent condition for the time of year. It is too easy to complain about the condition of our local courses and make unfair comparisons with other courses in Southern Spain, North Africa or Turkey but take the time to make equivalent price comparisons and you will see what good value is still available here. It should also be remembered that courses do have to undertake essential maintenance work in the winter months to keep the courses looking good in the summer months. So perhaps we should take all of the above into consideration before complaining about the courses. We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you. Golf Course Alenda Alicante Altorreal Bonalba Corvera La Finca La Peraleja La Marquesa La Serena Las Colinas Las Ramblas Roda Villamartin Vistabella

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Monday, 17th March, 2014

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EUROGOLF LA MARQUESA 54 players took part in our Team Game today which was an American Greensomes competition at our home course of La Marquesa on Thursday 13 March. Both players tee off, then play their partners ball for the second shot. At this stage the team decide which ball to continue with, playing alternate shots. Weather conditions started the day fairly nondescript, however, as the morning continued, the wind got up, making playing conditions more difficult. At least we did not get the rain that was forecast. A survey has been distributed to members either by Email or in person. This should be completed and returned by the end of the month. Anyone who has not yet received one, should contact the secretary. The results were as follows: 1st The Team of: David Gregson & Peter Sanderson 45 points. 2nd The Team of:John Fairhurst & Tom Corbett 44 points 3rd The Team of Robin Richards & Bev Fairhurst 43 points 4th The Team of: Tony Stanley & Ian Stewart 42 points Nearest the Pins: 5th Cindi Green, 11th Morag Turner, 15th John Barraclough, 17th Roger Richings. Football Winners: Franz Berndt, John

Fairhurst, Ian Turner & Frances Buckeridge. TOFF’s Results Tuesday 11 March 2014 Overall Winner –Chris Stanley Gold Division: 1st Vince Tocker 37 points, 2nd David Gregson 36 points, 3rd Tony Stanley 35 points, th John Barraclough 35 points Silver: 1st John Jones 36 points, 2nd Bob Shorley 36 points, 3rd Tony Hitt 35 points, 4th Margaret Richings 34 points Bronze: 1st Chris Stanley 38 points, 2nd Tom Corbett 35 points, 3rd Alex Ralph 34 points, 4th Gina Ashworth 34 points Nearest the Pins: 5th Malcolm Foskett 15th John Barraclough, 11th Morag Turner 17th Roger Richings Best Front Nine – Ian Turner 19 Back Nine – Bryan Fenwick 20 points

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This week we returned to one of our regular courses at Vistabella we were greeted by a cool but still morning, hoping that the forecast rain didn't materialise. The course was in its usual excellent condition with smooth receptive greens more so as we were almost the first players on the course. Thankfully the rain did stay away but the wind got up around halfway and had a substantial effect on the scores overall with some very unusually low scores being returned by a few of our so called star players. To save them from further embarassment the winners on the day were: Nearest the pin on hole 4 was Robbie Reid Nearest the pin on hole 8 was Edward Taylor Nearest the pin on hole 16 in 2 was Charlie Rodgers, a superb shot to within 2 feet of the pin and well desrved birdie. Longest drive on hole 18 was Dave Somerville Winner with 34 points was Roy Welburn Runner up with 32 points on count back was Robert Wardrop (a welcome return to form at last) who just beat Charlie Rodgers. Next week we are at La Serena meet at the bar at 08:30.

LIME BAR GOLF SOCIETY - LOS ALTOS The golf societies venue for the 12th March 2014 was held at Peraleja Golf Course. On a rare windy cold morning 20 members assembled at the tee, the course proved to be challenging in the strong wind, but did not deter some interesting golf being played and enjoyed. The competition was in the stapleford format and the scores recorded are as follows. Nearest the Pin in 2 on the 10th Hole (par 3) was Mike Slater. Nearest the Pin in 2 on the 9th hole (par 3) was Nev. Greenwood. Nearest the pin on the 12th hole (par 3) was Dave Everson. Nearest the pin on the 17th hole (par 3) was Mylie Mc Vittie. Silver Class 3rd place was Nev. Greenwood with a score of 30 points. Silver Class 2nd place was Barry Sawyer with a score of 31 points. Silver Class 1st place was Dave Everson with a score of 34 points. Gold Class 3rd place was Mylie Mc Vittie with a score of 24 points. (on count-back) Gold Class 2nd place was Arthur Jones with a score of 25 points. Gold Class 1st place was Mike Slater with a score of 29 points. A very good day in pleasant company, thank you to Captain Mick Slater for organising our events and Mick’s wife Angie who helps con-

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FAIRWAYZ GOLF SOCIETY. 25 players turned out today for a stableford competition at Alenda golf. The weather was good to us only having drizzled on us for about ten minutes, otherwise we had a fair day. Nothing outstanding today but some reasonable scores from a few. Scores were as follows:Gold category. 1st G.Hoy - 33pts.count back. 2nd J.Saunders - 33pts. Best front 9 -N.Padmore - 18pts. Best back 9 - G.Branton - 14pts. Nearest the pin hole 16 - G.Philip. Nearest the pin in 2 hole 4 G.Williams. Silver category. 1st D.Barratt - 32pts. 2nd I.Cleaver - 28pts. Best front 9 - G.Butterworth - 18pts. Best back 9 - D.Titchen - 16pts. Nearest the pin hole 16 - C.Pepperday. Nearest the pin in 2 - N/R. Congratulations to all the winners today, next week Thursday 20th March we are at Bonalba, 10:30 1st tee time. Please be at the course 1 hour before the 1st tee off.

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Former Spain International Lawn Bowler decided to take a break from bowls out of SMBC in February with a desire to return to her first luv of Golf ! It was fitting that the decision paid off as Sabrina was rewarded with a HOLE IN ONE at the signature 9th hole across the water at her home club Villamartin. Drinks all round to the 50 or so Tuesday competitors! Still the ace in the hole is all worth it, as all golfers will tell you. The photo shows Sabrina celebrating with her fellow golfers.

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ELCHE POINT TOWARDS SALVATION BY JOHN MCGREGOR

ELCHE CF ..........0 REAL BETIS ....0

es, Elche moved another step nearer safety to stay in Spain’s top echelon next season, but it could have been all three points - whether it should have been is another matter. Betis are bottom, but have enjoyed a mini-revival of late with a draw and a win to give them some hope of survival. The Franjiverdes were sixteenth before Sunday, but with last week’s defeat at Espanyol and others around them winning Elche are only just above the danger area. On a bright, sunny Sunday lunchtime an excellent crowd of 29,125 turned out in the City of Palms, including a couple of hundred lively Andalucians who had made the long journey from Seville, Spain’s 4th

JAVI MARQUEZ does well to get the ball away under pressure PHOTO: Kevin Rendall largest city. For once everyone was swathed in green and white as these are also Betis’ colours. The home team were nearly at full strength with the exception of injured left-back and captain Albacar. No place either for Carlos ‘The Rock’ Sanchez in midfield as Ruben Perez, Javi Marquez, Coro and Carles Gil were preferred, with the twin strike force of Manu del Moral and Christian Herrera up front. The main part of the match revolved around midfield where neither side could claim superiority over the other, but in the main the visitors

gave as good as they got. On the quarter-hour Perez let go a rasper which warned the Betis goalkeeper Adan’s hands, and in reply the winger Cedric was causing problems for Elche. The Franjiverdes had the ball in the net after half-an-hour but it was rightly ruled offside. First Javi Marquez, then Botia were booked as Elche frustrations began to show, but it stayed goalless at half time: Elche shaded it, but not convincingly. The second half continued where it had left off, but the visitors began to lose their composure and soon passed Elche’s two bookings. On the hour Manu del Moral limped off injured to be replaced by Elche’s new boy Rodriguez – and instantly things started to happen for Elche as the new young striker immediately blazed the ball over the bar. The following minute Coro went clear through, but delayed and fumbled until it was too late. With 20 minutes left on came Boakye for the disappointing Christian, but straightaway Betis had their best chance as Manu Herrera pulled off a great save from a Castro shot that looked as though it was going in. Coro and Rodriguez both had chances as the minutes ticked away, and as a last throw of the dice Fidel came on for Carles Gil, and going into injury time Elche pressure was intense. From a corner the ball fell to the luckless Coro, still in wretched form who went down theatrically in the box. Although nearly everyone at the mighty Martinez Valero was impressed it was a penalty, the referee was not, and finally booked the protesting Coro as everyone realised that was the end of the match - and it remained a goalless draw. The point actually suited Elche much more than Betis as the Franjiverdes moved up to 13th place with 30 points, one clear of Malaga and Osasuna. That means four precious points divide Elche from third-bottom Valladolid, so the goalless draw wasn’t too bad after all. Next Saturday Elche travel to old enemies Granada, one point and one place above them. Two seasons ago Granada beat Elche only on away goals in the finals of the second division play-offs in a very bad-tempered affair: what an Elche win that would be… Mucho Elche! Photo - Kevin Rendall

GUILLEM OFF THE BENCH TO SEAL TORRY POINTS FC TORREVIEJA..........1 PINOSO CF........................0 Languishing in midtable, FC Torrevieja are still hopeful that they can close in on the Tercera playoff places despite trailing the top 4 by eight points and with 10 matches still to play any sort of decent run could see them significantly close the gap. But just 7 pts from relegation neither was there any room for complacency as, on Sunday, Torry entertained 2nd bottom Pinoso who had won only one of their last 5 games. That said, the form of the home team going into the fixture was equally as bad, looking back to the beginning of February for their most recent victory of the campaign. The news on the availability front was also less than encouraging with Valdeolivas , Rafa , Pastor, Rafa Gomez and Carrion all out through injury while Alberto was not available to his manager, Anselmo Serrano, through suspension. There was some positive news however with Dani Lucas and Obele, although not being one hundred percent fit, they had both recovered sufficiently to make themselves available for selection. And indeed both made the lineup as Torry completely dominated the opening stages of this game. On the front foot from the start Carrasco brought out a save from Raul with a low drive on just 5 minutes. Micro had an opportunity moments later before Kike looped a header over with barely ten minutes gone.

The opening goal came from the head of Carrasco on 13 minutes. A right wing cross from Vicente saw the frontman guide his effort just inside the near post to put the home side into a deserved lead. Pinoso had their first opportunity midway through the half, indeed two came in quick succession with Carlos having to show his worth to keep Jairo at bay. Thereafter there were more chances as the home side once again got back on top and but for the agility of Kiko Raul the half time margin would have been much greater. The 2nd period was rather slow to get going, fully 15 mins before we saw a chance on goal. Again that fell to the head of Carrasco but this time his effort shaved the outside of the post. On 61 minutes Kike gave way to Guillem who, with his first touch of the ball, rifled in a shot from the edge of the Pinoso box. Welcome to first team football young man. It was a goal that Torry fully deserved but as is too often the case they then spent a period ‘resting’, during which Jairo pulled one back for the visitors. But despite this setback Torry looked unlikey to concede again and really should have extended their lead through Guillem toward the end of the game. The points were thoroughly deserved, the only disappointment being that the margin of victory was not a great deal wider. Next Sunday Torry travel to Novelda for a game that kicks off at 5pm. Transport leaves the Torry Army office in San Luis at 3.30.

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RUNNING WILD AC IN BENIJOFAR Sunday 9th March saw the 3rd running of the popular Benijofar 7.5K race and, as normal, Running Wild were well represented with six members taking part and others supporting. Although the route took in some flat countryside, it also included both a steep incline and a brutal, albeit, short hill that the runners had to face twice. Approximately 700 runners took to the start line on a beautiful, warm and sunny morning although, once into the race, many were probably wishing that the temperature had been somewhat cooler. Although not picking up any trophies on this occasion, the Running Wild members did themselves proud and posted some very good performances. Paul Bell led the team home in 37 minutes and 19 seconds followed by Julia Skinner, who had competed in the Seville Marathon two weeks earlier, in 44.03. Next was Shirley Crandon in 47.37, closely followed by Lin Gossage in 49.13 and then, finishing almost together, Maureen Lockey in 54.32 and Yvonne Sherrington in 54.42. To conclude, the Team would like to send a special get well message (and 40th birthday wishes) to long standing member Helen Giles who was taken into hospital on the Friday before the race. We are pleased to report that she is making progress and will hopefully be back running with the Team in the near future.

CF MIL PALMERAS ROUNDUP Pre benjamin 2006 sponsored by Sunshine FMradio CF Mil Palmeras 0 Benejuzar 4 A good test to see how far the young toros had improved from the early weeks of the season with the first meeting of these 2 teams earlier in the season ending with a 10-0 thrashing for Mil Palmeras. The question was answered brilliantly with another rousing performance. Again we battled hard but this new defensive set up allows Garry not to have to worry so much about getting back. And allowing us to have far more say in the game as an attacking force. With Dylan Mason and Elliot holdingg firm Millie Excelled in her new midfield position making her long throws more effective from further up the pitch. On the right Josh worked hard along with Alejandro giving Garry much needed support. Lacey toiled away upfront despite being unwell and Jonathan and Lucas did their bit. Aaron was desperately unlucky to see 4 goals go past him when a true reflection should have been around 2-0. MOM Garry Barrett CF Mil Palmeras Alevines 5 v 2 Junior Strikers Sponsored by Talleras J Martínez Ford Garage San Miguel After last weeks match the Toros really needed to come out fighting and unfortunately for Juniors they hit fast and hard from the start .The Toros fought from the back with Oliver G leading the defence of Neve, Kacie and debutant Paolo along with Oliver C in goal, dealing with everything thrown at them. Oliver C's long goal kick gave Luke the chance to charge the defence and head the ball into the net to take the lead. This gave the midfield the chance to push on and harrass Juniors defence leading to first Alex crossing for Luke to head the ball past the keeper and then Ben picking Luca out in the box to tap the ball home Both side battled hard but the Toros had the edge taking a comfortable 3-0 lead into half time . Second half and the Toros showed how well they can play with again some tough tackling and a large portion of control when on the ball allowing Luca and Ben to find the back of the net, but the build up play time and again was outstanding with both Neve and Alex coming close to scoring . With the Toros pushing up front they did get caught twice on the break but the 3 points never looked in doubt .Another great performance from the Toros with every player putting in one of their best performances of the year making the player of the match a hard choice .This result secures at least 5th in the league with 3rd and 4th a few points ahead . Well Done to all Players MOM Luca Webb , Bossed the right side of the Pitch .