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CRIME RATES DOWN IN SPAIN isdemeanours and crime affecting victims aged over 64 increased last year by 7.1% compared to the data of 2012, with burglaries and robberies seeing a staggering 29.2% recorded increase, thefts were up 10% as were reported scams, up by 9.9%, however records of street robberies should an equally dramatic shift, but this time decreasing by 21.1%, according to figures released by the Ministry of the Interior. The details were released as part of a Safer Society initiative launched last year, the first time such a campaign has focused on the over 64 age group, who represent 17.7% of the population of the country. As a result, the police embarked on a nationwide campaign visiting the elderly members of society, with pre-

sentations at over 2,200 daycare centres, as well as visits to individuals to offer crime prevention advice. The initiative also looked specifically at crime in schools, where a 3.7% decrease was recorded overall. The data collected serves to allow better policing in crime prevention and detection, as investigators become more aware of trends in crime, and are subsequently able to deal with more issues in advance. Figures released this week reveal the crime statistics for the first quarter of this year now indicate an overall drop of 4.1% compared to the same period of 2013, with the records being collated to include national figures, but also broken down into Autonomous Communities and provinces. In addition, for the first time, data from the provincial capitals and cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants (according to the official census of the National Statistics Institute to the date of January 1, 2013) are given. Continued on Page 2

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Continued from Page 1 In a press conference detailing the date, Interior Minister, Jorge Fernández Díaz, explained how “crime statistics are becoming more complete, more accessible and more transparent”, which results in the law enforcers being able to work towards “an increasingly safer country”, with the transparency of the data being of legitimate interest” of citizens in relation to knowledge of public information. With the inclusion of the many different police forces from around the country, including the likes of the Basque and Catalan police, the Ertzaintza, Mossos d'Esquadra, the Guardia Civil, National Police and others, the data presented shows an image more in line with reality of incidences of crime in Spain. In the first quarter of 2014, have has been a total of 515,315 crimes and misdemeanours recorded in Spain, which represents a decrease of 4.1% over the same period of 2013, when the figure was 537,223. These figures result in a crime rate of 45.6 offenses per 1,000 people. This rate has been reduced by 0.5 points compared to the rate of December 2013 as a result of declining known criminal offenses. Although the number of homicides has increased compared with the same period last year, increasing from 79 to 86, the worst place being Andalucía where 20 homicides were recorded, an incredible increase of 42.9%, violent crime in general has suffered a significant decline of 14.1%, as has robberies with intimidation, which fell by 16.7%, and theft of motor vehicles which dropped 14.4%. For the Valencia region, there were 60,192 crimes and offens-

Monday, 12th May, 2014, 5th May, 2014 es recorded, a drop of 7.6%, although homicide increased by 20%, with 12 victims compared to 10 of the previous year´s period. Violent crime saw a 19% drop with 2,337 cases, robbery with violence and intimidation fell by 24% with 1,850 cases, whereas theft of motor vehicles dropped by 21%, with 1,100 records. In fact, across Valencia, with the exception of homicide, all crime categories were decreased. In Orihuela, there was an 8.9% drop in Crimes and Offences, with 862 records in the first quarter of this year, there were no homicides recorded, and violence dropped by 27.3%, with 24 recorded incidents, robbery with intimidation dropped by 36% to 16 and theft of motor vehicles dropped by 28.6%. All criminal categories in Orihuela showed a reduction in the first quarter, with the exception of the zero figure recorded for homicide. The situation is not quite as positive for Torrevieja, although there are some elements of decrease. Crimes and offenses increased by 4.8% to 1,542, there were 2 homicides, which resulted in a recorded 200% increase over the same period of last year. Violent crime saw a decrease of 22.7% to 51 cases, robbery with violence and intimidation dropped by 26.5% to 36, but robberies using force increased by a concerning 18.4% to 334, similar to robberies with force from homes which increased by a worrying 21.6% to 225. Overall theft increased by 9,4% to 501, but all other categories showed a decline, including thefts of motor vehicles, down 19.2% to just 21 cases.

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AIRPORT CHARGES FROZEN IN 2015 The Minister for Public Works, Ana Pastor, has announced that the Spanish airport authority, AENA, will freeze rates in 2015, rather than imposing the anticipated 4.5% increase in fees. The announcement will be good news for airlines, as they will no longer have to pay more for using the airports of the country, a saving which should therefore be reflected in flight prices for passengers. In 2014, the rise in airport charges was 0.9% compared to the 2.5% that legislation allowed, in order to offset the 18 billion euro investment over a decade. Meanwhile, April saw an increase in passenger traffic, with more than 16.2 passenger movements in total, an increase of 9.2% over the same period of 2012.

The main airports of the country all saw an increase, with the newly named Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport seeing a 7.6% increase, Barcelona-El Prat grew by 10.8% and AlicanteElche airport seeing a 9.6% increase, amongst others.

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TELECOM ACT GIVES OPERATORS FREEDOM TO PLACE TRANSMITTERS The new act means that telecommunication companies are now free to install these mobile phone masts anywhere they choose

There was an element of excitement in the announcement that the new General Telecommunications Act was approved by the Spanish government, especially the element which would guarantee 10 Meg broadband to all by 2017, but questions are now being asked about elements of implementation of the network that would allow this to happen. The act was approved by all political groups, after a total of 179 amendments were put in place, but the biggest concern now being raised are in line with previous worries over the damage caused by harmful radiation emitted from transmitters and telecoms networks. As reported in November of last year, the Los Verdes Green party of Orihuela announced plans to create an ordinance to regulate the installation of mobile phone masts, with the intention of removing all unlicensed antennas and transmitter sites, with a lot of detail provided by the Councillor for the Environment on the dangers associated with these masts. Similarly, in April of this year, we reported how the Planning Department of Torrevieja town hall had ordered Telefónica to remove an antenna located on a green area of the urbanization El

Chaparral-La Siesta, because it didn´t have the appropriate licences in place for its location. Now, as part of the newly approved act, telecommunication companies are free to install these mobile phone masts anywhere they choose, and on any roof top deemed necessary, without either the residents or the council having a say or objection. Critics are now saying that the new law has been “tailor-made” to facilitate the implementation of the more modern 4G mobile networks in all urban areas, but that will also aggravate and increase the health risks associated with these powerful transmitters. The modern world sees most people attached to their mobile phones, perhaps not prepared to either give them up or suffer the consequences of a reduction in network coverage, but those who have filed cases based on damage to health may see another side to this aggressive act. The only requirement within the act is that the operators must ask permission from the Industry Ministry before placing their equipment on the residential or commercial building of their choice, but the justification of being of commercial benefit is all that is likely to be needed over the damage to health, or the aesthetics of an area where those who object will now be powerless to act.

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CALLS FOR LADY OF ELCHE TO RETURN HOME

La Dama de Elche (The Lady of Elche), found in La Alcudia in 1897, is one of the most famous sculptures in the world. Currently it is kept on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid but Mercedes Alonso, the Elche mayor, has said that, as was the case in 2006, he wants to see it back on display in the city before too much longer.

"I believe that the sculpture should be spending rather more time in the city than she does," he said at a breakfast briefing organized by New Economy Forum last week, recalling that when the bust was moved to Elche from Madrid eight years ago, and displayed in el Palacio de Altamira it was warmly received and cared for by it’s new custodian and it was never put at any risk. Alonso said that the City has raised the issue on several occasions with the minister of culture, José Ignacio Wert, and says that he feels that the Government of Spain will be sensitive to his request. "We are currently working on the situation together and while it is a process that has certain formalities, I am optimistic that we will soon come to an arrangement regarding dates for the display of the Lady of Elche in our city," the mayor added, noting that being able to visit to sculpture in it’s home will contribute enormously to the ability of the city to attract tourism.

LES MISERABLES STAGESHOW IN ALICANTE Fans of musicals will be keen to know that one of the biggest stage spectaculars of modern times is coming to Alicante from this week. Widely considered as the most acclaimed musical in history, Les Miserables tells a gripping story of broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption that has enchanted millions of spectators. A story written by Victor Hugo over a century ago, whose values have withstood the test of time, you will now be able to come a part of this incredible experience in the unique location of Alicante´s Teatro Principal. The opening night was Saturday the 10th of May, with shows running right through until the 1st of June. Ticket prices range from around 40 euro to around 100, depending on the location, but the best seats in the house are likely to sell out quick. More information can be found on the theatre´s

website, www.teatroprincipaldealicante.com, or via the link to the show itself, www.losmiserables.es.

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THE RUSSIANS ARE STILL CO MING TO TORREVIEJA

The latest data published by the census department reveals two very striking statistics for the city of Torrevieja, firstly, despite the reduction in British and German residents, the population in May has reached its highest figure ever, and secondly, that the now fastest growing community are the Russians, boasting one of the largest number of permanent residents in the country. The resident registered population of Torrevieja now stands at 108,060, breaking the 108,000 figure for the first time in history, with an additional 660 residents joining the census since the start of the year. Of that number, just 46% are Spanish, a total of 50,721, the majority 54% being immigrants. There are now 12,747 British residents, still holding the highest proportion, but with the 3,906 German residents, the collective figure has reduced by 700. Now in second place are the Russian residents, with a total of 5,035, the first time the 5,000 barrier has been reached, but with many Russians choosing not to register as residents, the real figure is known to be much higher. Whereas the British and German communities have dropped, the Russian registered population has increased by 110 residents in just 5 months, since the start of the year. Other groups boasting high figures are 3,239 residents from Sweden, 3,077 from Morocco, 2,971 from Bulgaria, 2,762 from Romania, 2,402 from Norway, 2,230 from Ukraine, 1,651 from Belgium, and a total of 1,343 from Finland, collectively combining as part of the total of 116 nationalities represented by the diverse and culturally enriched immigrant population of the city.

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day's investment ideas rather than a portfolio that works towards a goal and that suits your risk approach. After this stern warning, some good news. You should carry out a full health check on your investments once a year, doing it more often can actually be bad for you. You can overdo it, and risk falling into another trap, which is being tempted into constantly making small changes and racking up extra costs. So what is the best way to review your portfolio? Start the process by thinking about why you began investing and whether your goals and timetable remain the same. Many people invest for more than one reason at time. But over time, one or more aspects of your personal circumstances might have changed, like your job situation or receiving an inheritance. Most people have money languishing in UK banks earning not enough to keep up with inflation, receiving interest that is taxed at source when they could be earning around the 5% mark in a tax efficient way. So what should you do? In the current uncertain economic climate I would urge you to speak to a professional financial adviser today and arrange a review of your circumstances. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay, get in touch today. Look after your wealth and your wealth will look after you. If you need independent, impartial advice on your financial future please contact me by email dave.diggle@blacktowerfm.com or call me on 615 607 278 to arrange a free consultation. The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.

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HUNDREDS CELEBRATE EUROPEAN DAY IN TORREVIEJA roving testament to what the mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, described as a “living example of tolerance, peace, integration, unity and harmony among citizens of each of the 27 member states of the European Union and the rest of the world”, hundreds of international residents who represent their own countries, gathered in their adopted home town centre, to celebrate the day which marks the birth of modern day Europe, the 2014 European Day celebration. The proceedings began at 10:30 in the Plaza De La Constitución, with Scottish Pipers providing a musical introduction to the event. The mayor then took over the formal announcements, accompanied by the councillor for foreign residents, Rosario Martínez, the head of the International Residents Office, Jean Paul Molero and former head

Graham Knight, who in turn were joined by four representatives of the next generation of European residents, children of Swedish, German, Italian and English origin, who each read a poem in their own native tongue. Dolón himself made a multilingual welcome to the gathering crowds, speaking in both Spanish and English, thanking everybody for taking part, whilst also highlighting the unique and cosmopolitan city that Torrevieja has become. The European flag was then raised in the main square, with the musical accompaniment of Beethoven´s Ode to Joy, remaining flying high for the rest of the day. As the formalities were done, it was time for the more joyous celebrations to take over, with singing and dancing, and even an appearance my Michael Jackson, albeit in tribute form by the Grupo Factor Danza. Whilst the party continued, a number of none-profit groups had been invited to take advantage of the situation, by offering information and advice on living in Spain, providing details of such important elements such as hospitals and healthcare. In fact, now firmly fixed as the most important event in terms of recognising Europe across the continent, the 9th of May is now also equally as important to the city of Torrevieja, perhaps because of the uniqueness of the international population, which the day serves to both represent and honour, whilst celebrating being part of the continent of Europe.

REMAINING FOOTBRIDGES TO OPEN BY MONTH END The two remaining footbridges of the Orihuela Costa, one at the site of the future school, the other near the Zenia Boulevard, are nearing completion. The construction sites are set to be handed back to the town hall during the week commencing the 19th of May, with a view to them opening, once the relevant checks and documentation has been completed, at some point around a week later. Although not part of the original plan, one of the further improvements agreed by the engineers building the bridges, is energy saving and efficient L.E.D. lighting, which will last longer than traditional fittings and serve to save money and energy during their use.

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SOCIAL MEDIA USERS ARRESTED IN SPAIN

espite the fact that the honour is usually reserved for human recipients, policemen who have been wounded or killed in the pursuit of their duties, Jorge Fernandez Diaz, the Spanish Interior Minister, last week took it upon himself to award the country’s top policing medal, the gold medal of police merit, to an icon of the Virgin Mary, in Malaga. The outcome is that the Spanish Press have now dubbed the ministry ‘The Monastery of the Interior’ and if you would care to call up the website www.change.org you will find a petition requesting a similar award for Spiderman. But this is not the only eccentric news item to appear in the Spanish media in recent days. We also had the headline surrounding the proposed Citizens' Security Law, which prescribes fines of up to 600,000 euros for unauthorised street protests - and up to 1,000 euros for anyone losing their identity document more than three times in five years. But despite her decoration, it would seem that the Virgin Mary has done a less than stellar job of policing Twitter in recent weeks - following the necessity of the anti-terror intervention by the Guardia Civil, a social media sweep that has incidentally been christened "Operation Spider". It would seem that the police have detained 21 social media users for allegedly "glorifying terrorism" on Twitter and Facebook. Fifteen of them were arrested in northern Spain, the regions of Navarre and the Basque Country, two of whom were minors. Among the alleged glorifications of terrorism, apparently, was a tweeted map of the Basque Country, adorned with the Basque word for independence, a crime for which, if convicted, the tweeters and

Facebookers will face up to two years in prison. One of the Facebook posts complained that, two years ago, in the austerity stricken country, when banks prompted a surge in suicides, as they oversaw the eviction of over 500 families a day from their properties, the government took little or no action against the bankers, rather they protected and defended them. So when did drawing attention to state hypocrisy become a crime? This will mean that the two years of incarceration potentially facing tweeters is a full two years more than the amount of prison time faced by, for example, those torture-happy policemen who still openly wander the nation’s streets thanks to a post-Franco amnesty law, which took away any hopes of justice for the many victims of Francoist crimes.

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE BULLS? The decision of the bullfighting club Tendido 7 y l'Hermitage in hiring a topless woman to publicise the upcoming Sant Vicent Ferrer by walking topless through the streets of Zeneta Xilxes for just over half an hour has sparked controversy in the region. The organisers of the Sant Vicent Ferrer de la Vall d'Uixó say that they are extremely unhappy with the President of the club, David Pitarch, saying that "what happened is demeaning to women as a prestigious festival such as Sant Vicent Ferrer. They said that the commission had nothing to do with the hiring of the woman and they had no record of it, so the matter was not of their doing. They also apologized for the President’s actions. A spokesman of the Penya l'Hermitage justified the decision

by saying that the young was hired for a bit of fun and to provide a little publicity to the upcoming fair. It was little more than a joke, and they certainly did not expect their actions to have the national impact that it has. The PSOE PSPV in La Vall D'Uixó criticized the incident, saying that hiring a topless woman as poster "is attacking the dignity of women." The Socialists also stressed in a statement that they must "be strong in rejecting and preventing any attack on the dignity of persons. The have also demanded that the mayor and councilors of all parties issue an official statement of rejection. Unfortunately in many areas of Spain bullfighting continues to be recognized, not as the cruel spectacle that it is, but as a cultural heritage, as the Spanish Senate continues to allow the use of public funds to sustain the industry, despite substantial opposition from the vast majority of the Spanish public.

POLICE OFFICER DIES AFTER INJURY INCURRED IN 2012 ARREST An officer of the Spanish National Police, José Manuel Pardo Souto, died on Wednesday as a result of injuries suffered in the line of duty in 2012. On the 23rd of October, 2012, José Manuel Pardo Souto was involved in the detention of a habitual prisoner, when, during a struggle, he struck his head, receiving a significant blow to the front of his head outside the police station in Lugo, rendering him unconscious. Since then, the officer has remained in a coma, sadly losing his life on Wednesday of this week. At the time of his death, he was 40 years of age, married and had two children. A memorial service was held at the social centre of his home town, As Nogais, after it was also announced he is to be awarded a posthumous Silver Medal of merit for service by the Directorate General of Police in recognition of his outstanding performance.

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VISIT ALCALA del JUCAR, A SURPRISE IN EVERY CORNER A day out to the lovely inland village of Alcala del Jucar certainly brings with it some surprises. The fascinating drive up takes us past no fewer than 6 different castles. Add to that the castle which towers over the village of Alcala del Jucar and you will see seven different castles in one day. Between the castles the landscape is constantly changing. Fields of vines give way to fields of almond, olive and orange trees. An interesting variety of villages, small towns dot our route. Our first stop is Almansa. It was here in 1707 that the final battle of the Spanish war of succession was fought. On one side were the troops of Austria, Britain, Prussia and the Nederlands. On the other side stood the troops of France, Spain and Bavaria. A battle which resulted in the French speaking Charles II ascending to the Spanish throne. Although Almansa castle became a prize of war that day, the castle itself dates back to Moorish times. After a visit to Almansa we set off through fields, pine forests and mountain ranges before finally dropping in to the beautiful gorge where sits the delightful cave village of Alcala del Jucar. Whitewashed fronts of cave houses sweep down the mountain side. The Medieval castle perches above the houses on a white limestone rock. Below this the deep green waters of the river Jucar sweep through the valley. Your first sight of this fabulous village is quite breath taking. Time in the village is followed by three course lunch with wine in a restaurant which offers us a panoramic view of the gorge and surrounding countryside. Later for those who want to, a

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Two beachside properties were demolished last week but on this occasion both with the agreement of the owners.

guided walk down through the village which will include a cave visit is offered. For those who are less energetic, there is the option of spending more time in the centre of the village. Either way, this beautiful, peaceful location offers a really memorable day out at the affordable price (including lunch) of only 27 euro and will be available from David’s Coachtrips SL every Sunday. Enquiries and reservations can be made by phone on (0034) 966785910 or online at www.coachtripsonline.com The entire area is absolutely beautiful The buildings on la Playa de Babilonia were in a state of ruin, both abandoned and impossible to refurbish so the Provincial Directorate of Coasts came to an agreement with the owners to proceed with the controlled demolition. And so the gentle sound of the waves lapping up onto the beach and the squawking of seagulls was suddenly cut short on Monday to make way for a noisy bulldozer that had both properties torn down in a fraction of the time that they had taken to erect some 50 years earlier. A coastal official said that both seafront houses were likely to fall down at any time and as such they were a constant danger to members of the public. They could not be rebuilt because of both current legislation and the fact that they were so close to the sea so the only course of action was their demolition. Those residents who still live in the adjacent properties and who struggle to keep their homes in a habitable condition watched with awe as the demolition took place. The City of Guardamar del Segura say they have spent years trying to find a solution to this problem which, at times resembles the city of Venice, as the Mediterranean waters lap up to the front doors of the properties. The City Council congratulated the Provincial Directorate of Coasts on their action because the poor state of these homes are "one of the images that damages Guardamar beach”. They believe that their demolition benefits the tourist image of the town. "Tourism is the economic engine of our city and to have a beach on which people can enjoy the sand and the sea without the danger of dilapidated buildings is paramount to this activity,” said Jesus Huertas said yesterday, Councillor for Works.

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ By Barrie 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.

EXPATS AND DOGS s an expat and a dog lover, the way that dogs and other animals are treated in Spain often distresses me. As far as dogs are concerned, with the help from expats from other countries, much has been learned about animal welfare, and although the number of dogs abandoned each year remains at appalling high levels, in my experience, cases of cruelty are now being listened to and usually acted upon, although there remain some distressing exceptions.

A few days ago, I received an email from Pat, an Irish expat living in Spain’s Costa del Sol. Pat and her partner, Paul, had been walking their small terrier, Susie, on some waste land earlier in the day. This was something that the couple did once or twice each day, because although they lived in a villa, it was small and lacked enough space for a lively terrier to chase around in. Susie, a friendly, but not the most reliable of dogs, was chasing her ball at the end of a long extending lead, when a large German Shepherd dog appeared and began to attack the small dog. Paul ran after Susie, and quickly picked up the small dog, who was bleeding around her neck and front legs and was clearly in some pain. The German Shepherd then began to viciously attack Paul, who was still holding Susie, and knocked him to the ground. Pat was frantic and was calling for help as she tried to beat the dog off Paul and Susie with her large handbag. Eventually, the owner of the German Shepherd appeared, called the dog, but it ignored her. Other dog walkers appeared and rushed to help the struggling couple. Eventually the German Shepherd was pulled off Paul by its German

owner, leaving Paul badly injured with severe lacerations to his arm, legs and face. The incident was reported to the police, the owner tracked down and the German Shepherd was destroyed. George spent two days in hospital, not only recovering from severe bites, but also a reoccurrence of his heart condition. Susie remained in the veterinary hospital receiving treatment for severe lacerations, with some doubt as to whether one of her legs will function properly again. Meanwhile, the expat German owner of the dog faces prosecution, as well as a large claim for damages. This incident reminds me of several attacks by dogs that I too have witnessed. Many expats live in small apartments or small properties, wish to have a dog and often purchase one that grows to a far bigger size than originally intended, or the ‘macho’ thing creeps in whereby they just have to have a big dog, regardless of the fact that they have no outdoor space, and are too lazy to exercise it regularly. Many dogs, of all sizes, lack regular walks and exercise and, as a result, have an abundance of pent up energy and frustration that causes the kind of trouble experienced by Pat and Paul. As Pat said, it was not the fault of the dog, but the fault of the owners. The message from this distressing story is clear, unless you wish to be faced with a large claim for damages and injury, or the distress of having your dog destroyed, don't get a large one if you live in an apartment, or any dog, come to that. If you must have a dog, make sure that

you can look after it, ensure that it is exercised regularly and don't leave it on its own in an apartment barking all day. If you cannot do this, get stick insects. If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Escape to the Sun’ (ISBN: 9780957544444). Available as paperback, Kindle and iBooks. iPhone/iPad and Android Apps: ExpatInfo, CanaryIsle and CanaryGay now available. © Barrie Mahoney

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THE CAR THAT SAVED A N INDUSTRY ubbed as the car that saved Seat, and having sold over 5 million units since it first rolled out of the rundown Barcelona factory in 1984, the Seat Ibiza had a lot to celebrate on its 30th birthday last week. Rather more than simply a best-selling model: it was the car that actually saved the company following the withdrawal from Seat of the Italian car manufacturer Fiat in 1984. Now, over its three decades of existence it has become the brand’s top-selling model. The car was originally a pieced together model, with Italian design and a German body and a 44 horsepower engine, which cost 825,000 pesetas – close to €5,000, around €15,600 today. The basic model is currently on sale for €8,900. The plant itself really was an antiquated construction. It employed over 33,000 workers, all at risk of injury as its cars were dragged around the building on chains. Indeed any modern day, self respecting, health and safety officer would have a fit at some of the practices carried out in the factory on a day to day basis. The building had sticky floors, it was freezing cold in the winter and boiling hot in the summer as the concept of work-related hazards was not in the managers’ dictionary back then. Meanwhile, Volkswagen was considering the purchase of a Spanish car brand. Vicenç Aguilera, former director of Seat’s Technical Center and

currently president of the Automotion Cluster of Catalonia, joined Seat in 1982. “The Ibiza had been on the drawing board for a year, and it was a way to keep Volkswagen interested in us,” he recalls. The German company finally bought Seat on December 30, 1985. The Ibiza was a patchwork car. Its design was Italian, its body German, and its engine was put together in such a way by Porsche’s engineers that it would adapt to Seat’s existing technology at the Barcelona plant. The icing on the cake was the name

someone came up with for the car: Ibiza, the Mediterranean island that conjured up visions of the sea, parties and youthful abandon. And, as an added bonus, the car also came with an unknown luxury at the time: air conditioning. From the outset the car did very well, and in just a short while it had managed to pull Seat back from the brink as the company began seeing a future for itself once again. “The Ibiza represented survival, it was a vital contribution,” said Aguilera. A brand new factory was built in Martorell, in 1993, the new home for the second, and subsequent, generation Ibiza’s. The car also got immediate international exposure. Of the five million units sold over the last three decades, 3.5 million were shifted outside Spain in Italy, France, Germany, Britain, Portugal, Israel and Mexico. Exports in 2013 represented 85 percent of all Ibiza sales. These days, the Martorell plants (10,000 employees, or 15,000 including Seat Components) are clean like an industrial kitchen, there is background music, and the car parts spend just three hours on the production line before they are complete. Both men and women work here now, as opposed to the early days, when female employees could only do cable work or sew the upholstery. The Ibiza joins a select club of cars that can boast about having made it to 30, and which also includes the Volkswagen Golf, the Opel Corsa and the Ford Fiesta.

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ou may have heard of the Bowen Technique and the results that people have had from it..so here is an overview of Bowen. The Bowen Technique is classed as an remedial therapy. As such the mplication is that is provides a remedy but by itself this would be a limitation when it comes to talking about The Bowen Technique. Remedy in the dictionary talks about cure, heal, resolve disease and from this perspective it places the therapist to perform but this is not the way that Bowen works. In most societies it is very hard for most people to achieve a clear balanced lifestyle without living in a hermetically sealed environment. Even if we eat a good healthy, well balanced, organic diet, the chances are we will be exposed to stresses and conditions that our human bodies were not designed for, as we are subject to many elements beyond our personal control. Air, water,soil quality, infection are all areas that will have an impact on the balance of our system. To this is added the manner of the way we travel, sit, eat and our recreation etc. Our exposure to physical, mental, and emotional stress and the amount that we ask our bodies to do increases by the day. For the most part we take it for granted that we will be able to take on whatever comes at us, but when something goes wrong, we want things to happen quickly. The fact that The Bowen Technique allows the body to do the work means that when there is a breakdown of the system, the process of readjustment can be rapid. A Bowen therapist does not make things happen, but simply allows the body to ask itself what needs to be done. When it happens it is can not only very quick but also long lasting. The Bowen Technique is a “hands off, hands on” treatment. The therapist used their thumbs or fingers in certain specific points around the body making rolling type moves over the soft tissue – muscle, tendon, ligament- and in between each set of moves, leaves the room to allow a response to take effect. The moves are gentle and the client should experience little or no pain during the treatment, although there will be certain areas which might be tender and sensitive. In addition, the therapist requires little in the way of physical effort and a such it is an ideal alternative to more physicallybased treatments.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS?

A piece of string question but as therapists in today's environment, a small number of treatments is very much the norm and a conversation with most Bowen practitioners will reveal that the average number of treatments is around two to three. Having said this however it is important to point out that there are many occasions where several treatments might be advisable or required. Also, with situations such as strokes, arthritis, and other long term illnesses, there will be no limit to the number of treatments that a client may receive, possibly over an extended period. There are also a good number of people who find it great benefit from having “top up” treatments, which both prevent them from becoming injured and keep them supple and relaxed. WHAT DOES IT TREAT? Bowen itself doesn't treat anything and indeed one of the principles is that we don't treat specific conditions. The nice thing about Bowen is that there is no situation where it cannot be used safely and effectively. As well as structural or muscular problems, the Bowen Technique also has a profound effect on a whole range of organic conditions. The most common presentations are neck and back pain, shoulder restrictions, or “frozen shoulder”, general aches and pains with which we are all afflicted. In addition, Bowen can be useful for other less obvious problems such as ME, MS, hay fever, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, asthma, migraine, constipation, eczema, and others. Once again this is not a list that defines diseases that we can treat, more an example of the kind of conditions that can and do respond positively to Bowen treatments. THERE IS A LOT MORE INFORMATION THAT HAS NOT BEEN COVERED HERE TODAY SO WHY NOT HAVE A BOWEN TREATMENT AND SEE THE RESULTS. Please contact Christine Quinlan at Body Harmony and book your appointment. At Body Harmony, you can also book Reflexology, Angelic Reiki, Therapeutic Massage, Hopi Ear Candling, Indian Head Massage. Christine is available on 966 795 103 and email on bodyharmony@tinyworld.co.uk and website bodyharmonytherapies.co.uk

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BBC 2 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:20 Animal Park. 08:50 First Time on the Front Line. 09:20 Countryside 999. 10:05 Permission Impossible: Britain’s Planners. 11:05 Real Lives Reunited. 11:35 Click. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 The A to Z of TV Cooking. 14:15 Life in Cold Blood. 15:15 The Pallisers. 16:05 Coast. 16:45 Great British Garden Revival. 17:45 Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 18:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament by the English Democrats Party. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:30 Great British Menu. 21:00 Nature’s Weirdest Events. 22:00 Copacabana Palace. 23:00 Mock the Week. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Party Election Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats. 00:25 Blurred Lines: The New Battle of the Sexes. 01:25 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. 02:25 This is BBC Two. 05:00 A Question of Faith. ITV 06:05 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views. 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 12:25 ITV News. 12:30 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Jo Frost Family Matters. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Ejector Seat. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. Pete is thrown to realise Debbie knows about his past. Chas is shaken by Charity’s revelation. Sean plans to take advantage of having a free house. 20:30 Coronation Street. Rob thinks he has caught Peter in the act. Will Izzy be forgiven or forgotten? Owen considers Tony’s offer. 21:00 Gino’s Italian Escape. Puglia - Bari. Chef Gino D’Acampo explores the intriguing region of Puglia, where centuries-old tradition meets the modern world. The area is famous for its olive oil, and Gino examines the gnarled olive trees which have dominated the landscape for thousands of years. 21:30 Coronation Street. Carla rages when Peter goes AWOL. Tyrone struggles to keep his cool.

Owen’s money worries hit home. 22:00 Prey. Final instalment of the three-part highoctane crime thriller. The hunt for Marcus Farrow comes to a dramatic climax when DI Susan Reinhardt closes in on her prey. The guilt and burden of the investigation becomes too much for Devlin. Just as time is running out for Farrow, he finally gets some answers - but are they enough to clear his name? 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:30 Party Election Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats. 23:35 Benidorm. On a trip to the waterfalls of Callosa, Mick upsets Janice and it looks like their relationship might not survive this time. 00:35 Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey. The Borderlands. Episode 2. Joanna Lumley’s extraordinary journey continues with the second episode, in which she explores Greece’s borderlands.

Kingdom. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:20 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:40 Police Interceptors. 13:40 Benidorm ER. 14:40 5 News Lunchtime. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Trial by Fire (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Freaky Eaters. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 19:55 Peb: Plaid Cymru. 20:00 Classic Car Rescue. 21:00 DIY Dummies. 22:00 The Greatest Ever War Movies. 01:00 The True Story. 01:55 Access. 02:05 Super Casino. 04:10 Police Interceptors. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 The Great Artists.

01:35 Jackpot247. 04:00 UEFA Champions League Weekly. 04:25 ITV Nightscreen. 05:10 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Channel 4 06:50 Deal or No Deal. 07:45 According to Jim. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 King of Queens. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss USA. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 13:35 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 A Place in the Sun. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Draw it. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Britain’s Most Extreme Weather. 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls. 23:00 Man v Weird: Superhuman Force. 00:00 Gogglebox. 01:05 Random Acts. 01:10 Fargo. 02:05 Scandal. 02:55 Southcliffe. 03:50 Mr Drew’s School for Boys. 04:45 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. 05:40 Deal or No Deal. Channel 5 06:00 Angels of Jarm. 06:10 Roary the Racing Car. 06:20 Angels of Jarm. 06:30 The Funky Valley Show. 06:35 The Funky Valley Show. 06:40 Roary the Racing Car. 06:50 Roary the Racing Car. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Family. 08:00 Little Princess. 08:10 Ben and Holly’s Little

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Monday, 12th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with Michael Palin. 18.05 Hand Made – Trev’s Tast Bits – The ultimate BBQ. 18.15 Learn The Lingo – Learn Spanish with Martine. 18.30 Buying A Car In Spain. 19.00 Let's Talk with Sandra Cunningham and Heather Lynn. 19.30 Royal Britain – A short film about the Royal family’s roll in making Britain ‘Great’. 19.45 Hunt For Giant Sturgeon in Canada. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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of conscience when confronted with a shocking truth, while Jonny tries to extend an olive branch to Jac and Adele’s radio gig may be landing ‘Dr Mo’ in hot water. 22:00 Happy Valley. Drama series which sees a Yorkshire police sergeant come face to face with the man who destroyed her family. Tommy brutally takes control of a situation when PC Kirsten McAskill pulls him and Lewis over. His actions devastate Catherine and the whole of the Yorkshire police force. 23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News. 23:35 Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party. 23:40 Monks. Comedy set in a monastery. Gary has been defrauding the dole office for ten years. Faced with criminal prosecution, he decides to join a religious order to save himself from a long stretch of hardship and abstinence. 00:10 Live at the Apollo. Micky Flanagan introduces one of comedy’s rising stars, Seann Walsh, and Irish

favourite Jason Byrne. 00:55 Film - Management (15). 02:25 Weatherview. 02:30 BBC News. BBC 2 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:20 Caught Red Handed. 08:50 First Time on the Front Line. 09:20 Countryside 999. 10:05 Collectaholics. 11:05 Real Lives Reunited. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 The Super League Show. 14:45 One Man and his Campervan. 15:15 The Pallisers. 16:05 Coast. 16:45 Great British Garden Revival. 17:45 Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 18:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament by the British National Party. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:30 Great British Menu. 21:00 The Big Allotment Challenge. 22:00 Watermen: A Dirty Business. 23:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party. 00:25 Copacabana Palace. 01:25 Monkey Planet. 02:25 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Porn: What’s the Harm? 05:30 Body Matters. ITV 06:05 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views. 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 12:25 ITV News. 12:30 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Jo Frost Family Matters. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Ejector Seat. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:25 Party Election Broadcast by the British National Party. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. Chas informs Cain of Charity’s plan, hoping that he will make her see sense. Pete is honest with Debbie about coming on to Vanessa. James receives the DNA test results. 20:30 Film - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (12). Harry is dismayed when the Ministry of Magic denies Voldemort’s return and appoints a nasty new teacher at Hogwarts to keep an eye on Dumbledore. The new teacher’s constant meddling with the curriculum convinces the students that school cannot prepare them for the battle ahead, so they form a secret duelling club with Harry as their tutor. 23:10 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:40 Party Election Broadcast by the UK Independence Party. 23:45 The Cube. Phillip Schofield presents the tense game show. Flight attendant Danielle is used to life’s ups and downs, but how will she cope with the change of pressure inside the Cube? Also stepping up is sports fan Matthew, who soon learns that nothing in the Cube is as it seems. 00:45 Wild Britain with Ray Mears. Heather Moorlands and Uplands. Last in series. Ray Mears visits one of the best-loved upland areas in Britain - the magnificent Peak District, rich with mountain hare which live among the clusters of heather. 01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 Loose Women. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen. 05:10 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Channel 4 06:35 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. 06:55 Countdown. 07:40 According to Jim. 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:30 King of Queens. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss USA. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 13:35 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 A Place in the Sun. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal.

17:30 Draw it. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Embarrassing Bodies. 22:00 Mr Drew’s School for Boys. 23:00 16 Kids and Counting. 23:55 Coppers. 00:55 Random Acts. 01:00 Pokerstars.Com EPT London. 01:55 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 02:25 Transworld Sport. 03:20 Avon Tyres British Championship. 03:50 Mobil 1. 04:15 Four Rooms. 05:10 Deal or No Deal. Channel 5 06:10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 06:35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Family. 08:00 Little Princess. 08:10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots. 09:10 Milkshake Monkey. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:20 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:40 Police Interceptors. 13:40 Classic Car Rescue. 14:40 5 News Lunchtime. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Wandering Eye. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Freaky Eaters. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 19:55 Party Election Broadcast. 20:00 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun. 21:00 Ben Fogle’s Animal Clinic. 22:00 Behind Closed Doors. 23:00 The Mentalist. 23:55 Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. 00:50 Body of Proof. 01:40 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. 02:10 Super Casino. 04:10 The Oap Killer: First Kill, Last Kill. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 The Great Artists.

Tuesday, 13th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Michelle Collins – one of the few actors to appear in both EastEnders and Coronation Street. 18.05 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – off the coast of Spain lies another world of amazing creatures. 18.30 The Consulate - We’ve all heard of them but what does the British Consulates do in Spain. 19.00 San Fulgencio Fiestas. 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Tuesday, uesday, 13th May, May, 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 Dixon of Dock Green - Needle in a haystack, stars David Calder and David Tennant 15:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes, Ep 2 of 6 16:00 Solid Gold 60´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Men From the Ministry 20:00 Drama at 8, Looks like Rain, Ep 2 of 3 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Married Love, Episode 2 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

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Election Broadcast for the European Parliament by the Green Party. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:30 Great British Menu. 21:00 Under Offer: Estate Agents on the Job. 22:00 Coast. 22:10 Coast Australia. 23:00 Episodes. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Party Election Broadcast by the Labour Party. 00:25 Watermen: A Dirty Business. 01:25 See Hear. 01:55 The Birth of Empire: The East India Company. 02:55 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Strictly Soulmates. 05:30 Divine Women. ITV 06:05 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views. 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 12:25 ITV News. 12:30 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Jo Frost Family Matters. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Ejector Seat. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:25 Party Election Broadcast by the Green Party. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. James confronts Moira and challenges her to tell the truth. Charity realises that Cain is playing games with her. Sean tells Belle he loves her. 20:30 Coronation Street. Suspicious Rob watches Peter closely. Has Maria’s plotting gone too far? Marcus and Todd discuss their future. 21:00 Big Star’s Little Star. Stephen Mulhern presents the series in which three celebrities share the stage with some brand new co-stars - their own children. Over the course of the show their private lives become a little more public, and the risk of embarrassment increases. Playing for charity this week are Nicky Byrne with his sons Jay and Rocco, Joe Absolom with his daughter Lyla and Rachel Allen with her daughter Scarlett. 22:00 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off. In this two-part series, Billy Connolly undertakes a personal journey to evaluate and explore the ways in which we deal with the end of our lives - across all religious, cultural and social boundaries. With his trademark charisma and curiosity, he discovers what death means to different communities and the diverse ways in which it is marked. Billy also looks at some of the people for whom death is big business, as well as opening up about his own father’s passing and how he himself would like to be remembered. In the concluding part of the documentary, Billy continues his very personal but

life-affirming journey with a visit to the premier Jewish memorial in Los Angeles, a pet graveyard in San Francisco and finally takes a tour around his own favourite cemetery in his native Glasgow. 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:30 Party Election Broadcast by the Labour Party. 23:35 Film - Tomorrow Never Dies (12). James Bond 007 action thriller in which a media baron sets about triggering World War III so that his 24-hour news network can profit from exclusive coverage of the conflict. As an international crisis looms, Bond is shaken from his extracurricular duties and stirred into action. Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Teri Hatcher, Ricky Jay, Gˆtz Otto. 01:45 Jackpot247. 04:00 British Touring Car Championship Highlights. 05:15 ITV Nightscreen.

09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:40 Police Interceptors. 13:40 Beware! Cowboy Builders. 14:40 5 News Lunchtime. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Flirting with Danger (12). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Freaky Eaters. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 19:55 Party Election Broadcast. 20:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 21:00 Lockerbie: Terror at 31,000 Feet: Minute by Minute. 22:00 NCIS. 23:00 Castle. 23:55 Castle. 00:50 Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. 01:45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. 02:10 Super Casino. 04:10 Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 The Great Artists.

Channel 4 06:05 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 06:35 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. 06:55 Countdown. 07:40 According to Jim. 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:30 King of Queens. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 10:55 Undercover Boss USA. 11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 Come Dine with Me. 14:30 Channel 4 Racing. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Draw it. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 The Supervet. 22:00 24 Hours in A and E. 23:00 Derek. 23:35 Cardinal Burns. 00:05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. 01:05 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions. 01:50 Random Acts. 01:55 Film – Josh (12). 03:35 Film - Sunset Boulevard (PG). 05:30 Four Rooms.

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08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson. 13:00 Power Anthems with Paul Baker, 14:00 Dixon of Dock Green - Crawford’s first pinch, stars David Calder and David Tennant 15:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes, Ep 3 of 6 16:00 Supersonic 70´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Just a Minute with Nicholas Parsons 20:00 Drama at 8, Looks like Rain, Ep 3 of 3 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, married Love, Ep 3 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights,

Channel 5 05:45 The Great Artists. 06:10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 06:35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Family. 08:00 Little Princess. 08:10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:20 The Mr Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots. 09:10 Milkshake Monkey. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:20 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus.

Wednesday, 14th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Marti Pellow. 18.05 The Wedding Show – the right reverend. 18.15 Spanish Eye – Take a trip round the Elche shoe factory of Salvador Artesanos. 18.30 Let’s Talk Special – Dave Courtney is a former gangster who has become both an author. 19.00 An Evening With... a variety of artists singing live. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

15th MAY

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Fake Britain. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Caught Red Handed. 12:30 First Time on the Front Line. 13:00 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 The Link. 16:00 Countdown to Chelsea. 16:45 Escape to the Country. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News. 20:00 The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones. 20:30 EastEnders. When Shirley comes under fire, Mick’s actions leave the family in shock. Peter has a bold idea to console his dad, but he doesn’t get the reaction he was hoping for. 21:00 Food Inspectors. Matt investigates how clean our supermarkets really are by sending an undercover team to test for levels of bacteria in 10 London stores. Supermarket trolley handles, potato trays and chicken shelves are all put to a swabbing test. Gaby gets a lesson in how to make home-made traditional ice cream and Chris visits Reading University to learn how to make the economy soft scoop version which contains coconut oil instead of cream, skimmed milk powder and the cheapest ingredient - air. 22:00 MasterChef. The penultimate episode. The three talented amateur cooks now go a culinary odyssey to Barcelona. They have the run of the Boqueria, Barcelona’s most famous market. Cooking on trestle tables in the middle of the bustling centre, they design and cook three tapas dishes for the locals around the market to taste. After this, the three have the masterclass of a lifetime with legendary pastry chef Christian Escrib‡, who used to cook at El Bulli. 23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News. 23:35 Question Time. Topical debate. David Dimbleby presents Question Time from Coventry. The panel includes Lord Ashdown, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, and Conservative employment minister Esther McVey MP. 00:35 This Week. 01:20 Holiday Weatherview. 01:25 BBC News. BBC 2 06:00 Virtually There. 06:30 Virtually There. 06:55 Wonders of Nature. 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:20 Caught Red Handed.

08:50 First Time on the Front Line. 09:20 Countryside 999. 10:05 Mind the Gap: London v The Rest. 11:05 Gardeners’ World. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Instant Restaurant. 14:45 One Man and his Campervan. 15:15 The Pallisers. 16:05 Coast. 16:45 Great British Garden Revival. 17:45 Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 18:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament by the Liberal Democrats. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:30 Great British Menu. 21:00 The Big Allotment Challenge. 22:00 Thalidomide - The Fifty Year Fight. 23:00 The Best of the Sarah Millican Television Programme. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Watermen: A Dirty Business. 01:20 Panorama. 01:50 Vets in the Disaster Zone. 02:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 The World, My Stuff and Me. 05:30 Made of Money.

staff and dogs are going on an outing across the Thames to visit the Chelsea Pensioners. Paul is charged with looking after one of the home’s most popular dogs - a stubborn old Staffie called Marcel. 22:00 Wanted: A Family of My Own. In the final episode, Nicky Campbell meets foster carers Sean and Danielle who are looking after a nine-month-old baby with a serious disability. Social workers are trying to get him a permanent and loving home, but will they be able to find one? Edinburgh couple Grant and Diane are nearly at the end of the adoption assessment process. But will they be approved? 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:35 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off. 00:35 The Late Debate. 01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 Tonight. 04:25 ITV Nightscreen. 05:10 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

ITV

06:25 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 06:50 Deal or No Deal. 07:45 According to Jim. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 King of Queens. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:25 Frasier. 10:55 Undercover Boss USA. 11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:25 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 Come Dine with Me. 14:30 Channel 4 Racing. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Draw it. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Posh Pawn. 22:00 Heston’s Great British Food. 23:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 00:00 The Island with Bear Grylls. 01:00 24 Hours in A and E. 01:55 Random Acts. 02:00 Embarrassing Bodies. 02:55 Man v Weird: Superhuman Force. 03:50 How to Get a Council House. 04:45 Unreported World. 05:10 Four Rooms.

06:05 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views. 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 12:25 ITV News. 12:30 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Jo Frost Family Matters. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Ejector Seat. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:25 Party Election Broadcast by the Liberal Democrats. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. Moira pleads with James not to ruin her big day. Before the ceremony, Charity tries to convince herself she is doing the right thing. Debbie clocks Ross flirting with Donna. 20:30 Tonight. How Bad is Your Driving? Thousands of motorists have already been caught by police and issued with on-the-spot fines, which were introduced last year for motoring offences. These can include lane hogging, tailgating, jumping red traffic lights and using a handheld mobile phone while driving. Reporter Aasmah Mir examines whether we really are more careless and less considerate on the roads than we used to be. She meets Britain’s oldest driving instructor to find out how driving habits have changed, and cameras go out on patrol with Surrey Police. 21:00 Emmerdale. Cain leaves the congregation to look for missing Moira. Charity and Declan’s wedding is interrupted by the fire alarm. Alicia is uneasy when Priya asks David to collect her from the clinic. 21:30 Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs. The

News Lunchtime. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Jane Doe: The Wrong Face (15). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Freaky Eaters. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 19:55 Party Election Broadcast. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 21:00 Beware! Cowboy Builders. 22:00 Trauma Doctors. 23:00 Person of Interest. 00:00 Person of Interest. 00:55 Access. 01:05 Super Casino. 04:10 Ben Fogle’s Animal Clinic. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 The Great Artists.

Channel 4

Channel 5 06:10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 06:35 Nick’s Quest. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Family. 08:00 Little Princess. 08:10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:20 The Mr Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:40 Police Interceptors. 13:40 DIY Dummies. 14:40 5

Thursday, Thursday, 15th May, May, 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 Dixon of Dock Green - Dixie, stars David Calder and David Tennant 15:00 The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes, Ep 4 of 6 16:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, The Navy Lark. Op Cowes Bargel. 20:00 Drama at 8, Mary, Mary by Martin Sorrell 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Married Love 4 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

Thursday 15th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to Mira Nair. 18.05 Spanish Eye – the battle re-enactment in Murcia of the key WWII campaign Operation Market Garden featuring reenactment societies from around Europe. 18.30 Viva Vitality – looking good for the summer. 19.00 TVM (series) – Peter Taylor introduces another eclectic international selection of great music. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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pected news he tries to keep it from Ian. Shirley hits rock bottom, and receives support from an unlikely Walford resident. 21:30 MasterChef. The Final. After eight weeks, the search for the country’s best amateur cook reaches its climax. The finalists have to push themselves to the limit for one last time before judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace will crown one of the three highly talented amateur cooks the champion. They must produce three exceptional courses and are on a mission to give the judges an awe-inspiring tasting like never before. 22:30 Have I Got News for You. The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News. 23:35 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Dawn French and Hollywood star Kirsten Dunst, and music from Sam Smith, who performs Stay With Me. 00:20 Bad Education. Fundraiser. Abbey Grove is plunged into financial ruin when headmaster Mr Fraser gives the Nigerian minister of finance all their money with the promise of huge returns on the investment. 00:55 EastEnders Omnibus. 02:50 Weatherview. 02:55 BBC News. BBC 2 06:00 Counting with Rodd. 06:55 Wonders of Nature. 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:20 Caught Red Handed. 08:50 First Time on the Front Line. 09:20 Countryside 999. 10:05 The Great Interior Design Challenge. 11:05 Mary Berry Cooks. 11:35 The Travel Show. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Instant Restaurant. 14:45 One Man and his Campervan. 15:15 The Pallisers. 16:05 Coast. 16:45 Great British Garden Revival. 17:45 Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 18:55 Party Election Broadcast for the European Parliament by the Labour Party. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:30 Great British Menu. 21:00 The Minster. 21:30 Gardeners’ World. 22:00 The Story of Women and Art. 23:00 QI. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Later... with Jools Holland. 01:10 Film - Lone Star (15). 03:20 Question Time. 04:20 This is BBC Two. ITV 06:05 Rory Bremner’s Great British Views. 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:30 This Morning. 12:25 ITV News. 12:30 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Jo Frost Family Matters. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Ejector Seat. 18:00 The Paul O’Grady Show. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:25 Party Election Broadcast by the Labour Party. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. Alicia and Leyla rush to get Priya to the hospital when her waters break. Chas talks to James about his behaviour. Debbie warns Donna off Ross. 20:30 Coronation Street. Audrey questions Maria’s intentions. Carla enlists Tracy’s help with Peter. Will Fiz confront Kirsty herself? 21:00 Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis. Warwick takes his wife and children off to Blackpool and Morecambe. 21:30 Coronation Street. Maria’s manipulations cause havoc. Tina is shocked at what Peter has become. Will Tyrone be led astray? 22:00 Lewis. Intelligent Design (Part 1). Former don Richard Seager is murdered on the night of his release from prison - crushed to death by a Jaguar Mark 2. 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:30 Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party. 23:35 Film - The World is Not Enough (12). Espionage thriller. Suave British secret agent James Bond is embroiled in an all-action race to defuse an international power struggle as the world’s oil supply hangs in the balance. 01:55 Jackpot247. 04:00 Film Closing the Ring (12). 05:50 ITV Nightscreen. Channel 4 06:05 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 06:30 Hugh’s 3 Good Things. 06:45 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. 06:50 Deal or No Deal. 07:45 According to Jim. 08:10

3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 King of Queens. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:55 Frasier. 10:25 Frasier. 10:55 Undercover Boss USA. 11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:20 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 Come Dine with Me. 14:30 Channel 4 Racing. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Draw it. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:35 Unreported World. 21:00 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 22:00 Gogglebox. 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. 00:05 Rude Tube. 01:05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 01:30 Film - Jackass: Number Two (18). 03:05 Random Acts. 03:10 Southland. 03:55 Desperate Housewives. 04:40 Four Rooms. 05:35 Deal or No Deal. Channel 5 06:10 Nick’s Quest. 06:35 Nick’s Quest. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Family. 08:00 Little Princess. 08:10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:20 The Mr Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:40 Police Interceptors. 13:40 Ben Fogle’s Animal Clinic. 14:40 5 News Lunchtime. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 16:15 Film - Mystery Woman: Redemption (PG). 17:55 Access. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Freaky Eaters. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 19:55 Party Election Broadcast. 20:00 Bloody Tales of the Tower. 21:00 Ice Road Truckers. 22:00 NCIS. 23:00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 23:55 Bangkok Brits. 00:55 Access. 01:05 Super Casino. 04:10 Behind Closed Doors. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 Divine Designs.

Friday 16th May, May, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes 14:00 Dixon of Dock Green with David Calder and David Tennant - Rock, Rattle and Roll 15:00 Hammond Innes, The Doomed Oasis - Ep 5 of 6 16:00 Rewind the Radio with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Hancocks Half Hour. The Junk Man 20:00 Drama at 8, Miss St Andrews by Maike Bartlett 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Married Love. Episode 5 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

Friday 16th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to singer, presenter, actress and model – the lovely Mylene Klass 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Although it’s pretty safe living on the Costas it’s always worth considering home security. 18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon sits down to chat with Robin Barrett and Eddie Wallace. 19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – We’re at the Benidorm Gay Pride soaking up the atmosphere. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 Nigelissima. 13:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 14:00 BBC News. 14:10 Weather. 14:15 Athletics. Great Manchester Games. 15:50 Bargain Hunt. 16:35 Escape to the Country. 17:35 Celebrity Mastermind. 18:05 Film - Enchanted (PG). Fantasy adventure, combining live action and animation, about a genuine fairytale princess lost in Manhattan. As her betrothed hurries to New York in search of his lost love, however, the princess discovers that her heart may instead lie elsewhere. Starring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel. 19:45 BBC News. 19:55 Regional News. 19:58 Weather. 20:00 Pointless Celebrities. Quiz show in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of. 20:55 The National Lottery: In It to Win It. Quiz show in which five contestants must continue to give correct answers if they are to hold on to their share of a cash jackpot. 21:45 Casualty. A couple’s wedding turns sour when the bride admits a secret to the groom just minutes before the ceremony, causing him to have one drink too many then climb behind the wheel - with his new wife and their 11-year-old son also in the car. Before long, the paramedics and Ash are at the scene of a traffic accident - but when the latter tries to administer ketamine, he finds it missing from his medical bag. At the doctor’s home, his tearaway daughter Ella invites her friends over for a treat - which turns out to be the drug she has stolen from her father’s case - unaware of the drama about to unfold. 22:35 The Guess List. Rob Brydon pits another two members of the public against each other, as they seek to find the answers to all sorts of questions. To help, they get suggestions from four TV presenters Eamonn Holmes, Kate Garraway, Helen Skelton and Nick Hewer - and actor and funny man Bob Mortimer. But if they wish, they can pick their own answer instead. 23:15 Mrs. Brown’s Boys. A comedy centred on a loud-mouthed Irish matriarch whose favourite pastime is meddling in the lives of her six children. 23:45 BBC News. 00:00 Weather.

00:05 Film - Meet the Parents (12). Ben Stiller teams up with Robert De Niro for this smash hit comedy of embarrassment. A young man’s first visit to his girlfriend’s parents’ house turns out to be more nightmarish than he could ever have imagined. Starring: Robert de Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, Nicole DeHuff, Jon Abrahams 01:50 Film – Norbit (12). Henpecked loser Norbit is bullied by his adoptive dad and 300lb fiancÈe. Can he escape with his childhood sweetheart? Extra-value comedy feast with multiple Eddie Murphys. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton, Terry Crews, Clifton Powell, Lester Speight, Cuba Gooding Jr. 03:25 Weatherview. 03:30 BBC News. BBC 2 07:00 Preview. 07:15 Dangerous Mission. 08:30 Great British Menu. 09:00 Great British Menu. 09:30 Great British Menu. 10:00 Great British Menu. 10:30 Great British Menu. 11:00 Living Planet. 11:55 Coast. 12:00 Fred Dibnah’s Industrial Age. 12:30 Great British Railway Journeys. 13:00 Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge. 13:45 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers. 13:50 Laurence Olivier Talking Pictures. 14:25 Film Wuthering Heights (PG). 16:05 Film - Pride and Prejudice (PG). 18:00 Natural World. 19:00 Flog It. 20:00 Museums at Night. 21:00 Bob Larbey - A Tribute. 21:15 Comedy Connections. 21:55 All About the Good Life. 22:55 QI XL. 23:40 Film - Gone Baby Gone (15). 01:25 Film - Mesrine: Killer Instinct (15). 03:10 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 CITV. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 The Hungry Sailors. 11:25 Murder, She Wrote. A Broadway production comes to Cabot Cove and it is not long before the main star’s manager is killed. Fortunately, Jessica is in the stalls to see justice done. With Angela Lansbury. 12:25 ITV News and Weather. 12:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 13:25 Storage Hoarders. 14:25 All Star Family Fortunes. Comedian Bobby Davro and model and entrepreneur Jo Wood take part in the game show, joining forces with their relatives to guess the answers to surveys of 100 people in a bid to reach the final round, in which they can win up to £30,000 for a charity of their choice. Vernon Kay hosts.

15:10 Off Their Rockers. Comedy series featuring fearless senior citizens playing pranks on the public with the aid of hidden cameras. 15:35 Local News and Weather. 15:45 ITV News and Weather. 16:00 The FA Cup Final. Arsenal v Hull City. All the action from the 133rd staging of the famous occasion, held at Wembley Stadium between the Premier League outfits. Presented by Adrian Chiles, with commentary by Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend, and analysis from Roy Keane and Lee Dixon. Subsequent programmes subject to change. 20:30 Britain’s Got Talent. Thousands of hopefuls battle it out for the prize of 100,000 pounds and a slot at this year’s Royal Variety Performance. 21:50 Amazing Greys. Game show in which a series of confident young challengers take on some of the UK’s most celebrated senior citizens in games and challenges based around the elders’ formidable talents. 22:50 The Americans. Period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington DC shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected President. 23:45 ITV News and Weather. 00:00 FA Cup Highlights. Highlights of the latest FA Cup action. 01:00 Jackpot247. 04:00 Dinner Date Australia. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen. Channel 4 05:35 Deal or No Deal. 06:25 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 06:40 The Hoobs. 07:05 The Hoobs. 07:30 Transworld Sport. 08:30 FIM Superbike World Championship. 09:00 The Morning Line. 10:00 Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose. 11:00 Frasier. 11:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:55 The Big Bang Theory. 12:25 The Big Bang Theory. 12:50 The Simpsons. 13:20 The Simpsons. 13:45 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 14:45 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 The Restoration Man. 21:00 Grand Designs. 22:00 Film - XMen: First Class (12). 00:35 Film - Top Gun (15). 02:35 Film - Brazil (15). 05:00 Hollyoaks Omnibus. Channel 5 05:45 Divine Designs. 06:10 Nick’s Quest. 06:35 Nick’s Quest. 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 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. 10:35 LazyTown. 11:00 Access. 11:05 Police Interceptors. 12:05 Classic Car Rescue. 13:05 Film - Attack on the Iron Coast (U). 14:55 Film - 633 Squadron (PG). 16:45 Film - Columbo: The Conspirators. 18:45 Film - Jesse Stone: Thin Ice. 20:15 Longmire. 21:05 NCIS. 22:00 NCIS. 22:55 5 News Weekend. 23:00 Live Boxing: The Maxinutrition Knockout. 01:15 Super Casino. 04:15 DIY Dummies. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 The Funky Valley Show. 05:55 The Funky Valley Show.

Saturday 17th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to singer, presenter, actress and model – the lovely Mylene Klass 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Although it’s pretty safe living on the Costas it’s always worth considering home security. 18.30 Let's Talk-Simon sits down to chat with Robin Barrett and Eddie Wallace. 19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Benidorm Gay Pride. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Saturday 17th May 2014 08:00 Sounds of the 70´s with Gary Jackson, 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 and Paul Durrant, 19:00 The Live Lounge, 21:00 Calder´s Confessions, 23:00 Al Walser´s Weekly Top 20, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

18th MAY

07:00 Breakfast. 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show. Andrew Marr is joined by deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, deputy first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon and actor James McAvoy. 11:00 The Big Questions. 12:00 Sunday Politics. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. London. 14:00 BBC News. 14:15 Countryfile. Lee Valley. 15:10 Flog It. Shropshire. 15:50 Escape to the Country. 16:35 Points of View. 16:50 Brazil with Michael Palin. Out of Africa. Episode 1. Brazil in the 21st century has become a global player. With a booming economy and massive social changes, there is a swagger to this once-sleeping giant, but what do we know of it apart from football and carnival? Michael Palin has travelled across most of the globe over the years, but never to Brazil. In this four-part series he crosses the country as big as a continent to find out what makes it tick. 17:50 Lifeline. BLISS. Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh presents an appeal on behalf of Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for babies born premature and sick. 18:00 Songs of Praise. Lesley Garrett - My Story, My Music. Aled Jones talks to the celebrated soprano about her life, and she leads the congregation at St Edmund’s Church, Leeds, in singing her favourite hymns. 18:35 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift enjoy an exclusive look around the Royal Horticultural Society’s 101st Chelsea Flower Show, 24 hours before the gates officially open. 19:35 BBC News. 19:50 BBC Regional News. 20:00 Countryfile Spring Special. Spring Special edition of Countryfile, as the team follow twenty four hours of the season. 21:00 The British Academy Television Awards. Television awards ceremony from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, hosted by Graham Norton who is also nominated for entertainment performance and comedy entertainment programme for The Graham Norton Show. Nominees include James Corden, Chris O’Dowd, Helena Bonham Carter, Dominic West, Sarah Millican, Ant and Dec, Jamie Dornan and Olivia Colman, along with programmes including Broadchurch, Breaking Bad, Gogglebox, Glastonbury, The IT Crowd, The Fall and Strictly Come Dancing. 23:05 BBC News. 23:20 BBC Regional News.

23:30 Imagine.... Rio 50 Degrees - Carry on Carioca. As Brazil prepares to host the Fifa World Cup this summer and the Olympic Games in 2016, imagine... explores the cultural and social history of the city of Rio de Janeiro, home to more than six million Carioca. 01:15 City of Men. Gritty drama set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. 02:55 Weatherview. 03:00 BBC News. BBC 2 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:10 Film - Affair with a Stranger (U). 08:35 Film - Safari (U). 10:00 Gardeners’ World. 10:30 Beechgrove Garden. 11:00 Athletics. 13:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 15:00 Inspire: The Olympic Journey. 15:30 Gymnastics. 17:30 Triathlon. 19:00 Athletics. 20:00 Australia with Simon Reeve. 21:00 Top Gear. 22:00 Dylan Thomas: A Poet in New York. 23:20 Film - Edge of Darkness (15). 01:05 Film Sus (15). 02:35 Film - Catch a Fire (12). 04:10 Countryfile. 05:05 Holby City. ITV 07:00 Dino Dan. 07:25 Matt Hatter Chronicles. 07:50 Canimals. 08:00 Canimals. 08:05 Sooty. 08:20 Digimon Fusion. 08:45 Horrid Henry. 09:00 Big Time Rush. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 May the Best House Win. 11:25 Murder, She Wrote. 12:25 Love Your Garden. 13:25 ITV News and Weather. 13:35 Big Star’s Little Star. 14:40 The Chase. 15:35 Britain’s Got Talent. 16:55 You’ve Been Framed. 17:20 Midsomer Murders. The Silent Land. Series 13, episode 6. After Joyce Barnaby swerves off the road into a ditch, believing she has hit someone, the body of a librarian is found in a nearby cemetery. Amid stories of ghosts and haunted buildings, can DCI Tom Barnaby convince his wife that she is not to blame and at the same time identify the real killer on the loose in March Magna? Starring: John Nettles. 19:20 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 19:45 Catchphrase. Stephen Mulhern hosts the classic game show which asks viewers and contestants to say what they see. 20:30 Off Their Rockers. Comedy series featuring fearless senior citizens playing pranks on the public with the aid of hidden cameras. 21:00 Vera. Death of a Family Man. Series 4, episode 4. The detective investigates the mysterious death of businessman John Shearwood, found floating in the

water under the Gateshead Millennium Bridge when he was supposed to be on a golfing trip to Ireland. The man’s wife Stella and brother Luke are baffled to discover he was working as an informant for HM Revenue and Customs. Chief Revenue investigator Owen Preece (guest star Robert Glenister) reveals John’s business manager Mark Donovan has been running an alcohol scam through their haulage firm and the deceased had agreed to offer information in exchange for immunity from prosecution. Was his cover blown? Owen doesn’t think so, and Mark has an alibi - unlike John’s wife. Starring Brenda Blethyn and David Leon. Last in the series. 23:00 Perspectives. Freddie Mercury Saved My Life with Alfie Boe. Series 5, episode 5. Singer Alfie Boe explores the extraordinary life and work of Freddie Mercury. He discusses Freddie’s legacy as a performer and a musician with those who knew him best, including Queen guitarist Brian May, opera diva Montserrat Caballe, designer Zandra Rhodes, Sir Bob Geldof and other close friends and family. 00:00 ITV News and Weather. 00:15 Rugby Highlights. 01:15 The Store. 03:45 Motorsport UK. 04:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 05:20 ITV Nightscreen. Channel 4 07:15 Cooper Tires British F3. 07:40 How I Met Your Mother. 08:05 How I Met Your Mother. 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:25 Frasier. 09:55 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:30 Secret Eaters. 14:35 The Big Bang Theory. 15:05 The Big Bang Theory. 15:35 The Simpsons. 16:05 The Simpsons. 16:30 Film - Tooth Fairy (PG). 18:35 Deal or No Deal. 19:30 Channel 4 News. 20:00 Four Rooms. 21:00 For the Love of Cars. 22:00 Fargo. 23:05 Film The Wolfman (15). 01:05 Film - Dorian Gray (15). 02:55 Southland. 03:40 Utopia. 04:50 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. 05:45 Four Rooms. Channel 5 06:00 Angels of Jarm. 06:10 Roary the Racing Car. 06:20 Angels of Jarm. 06:30 The Funky Valley Show. 06:35 The Funky Valley Show. 06:40 Roary the Racing Car. 06:50 Roary the Racing Car. 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 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:20 Make Way for Noddy. 08:35 Bert and Ernie’s Great

Adventures. 08:40 City of Friends. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:20 Mio Mao. 09:25 Angelina Ballerina. 09:45 Rupert Bear. 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:35 LazyTown. 11:00 Power Rangers Super Samurai. 11:35 Power Rangers Megaforce. 12:10 Beware! Cowboy Builders. 13:10 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 14:10 Film - Cutthroat Island (PG). 16:35 Film - Around the World in 80 Days (PG). 18:50 5 News Weekend. 18:55 Film - Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (12). 20:35 Film - X2 (12). 23:00 Film - 21 Jump Street (15). 01:15 Police Interceptors. 02:10 Super Casino. 04:10 Classic Car Rescue. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 The Funky Valley Show. 05:55 The Funky Valley Show.

Sunday 18th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with Michael Palin former Monty Python star, TV presenter, writer and actor. 18.05 Hand Made – Trev’s Tast Bits – the ultimate barbecue. 18.15 Learn The Lingo with the lovely Martine. 18.30 Buying A Car In Spain. The process. 19.00 Let's Talk (series) with Sandra Cunningham and exBBC continuity announcer Heather Lynn. 19.30 Royal Britain – A short film about the Royal family’s roll in making Britain ‘Great’. 19.45 Hunt For Giant Sturgeon in Canada. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Sunday 18th May, May, 2014 08:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft, 10:00 Solid Gold 60´s with Steven Hambley, 11:00 Supersonic 70´s with Steven Hambley, 12:00 Power Anthems with Paul Baker, 13:00 Classic Country Countdown 14:00 Sunday Play - The Serpent’s Back by Ian Rankin 16:00 Comedy on Sunday - Cabin Pressure with Stephanie Cole - Boston 17:00 The Ultimate UK Chart Show with Jason Scott, 20:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft (Rpt), 22:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

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LONG TERM LET TORREVIEJA - 2 bed park home, patio and off road parking, UK TV, Air Con, Washing Machine - 270 per month - CALL 617 599 470 (69097) VISTABELLA GOLF Large 2 bed 2 bath apartment on the golf course. Fitted with air-con and wall heaters for maximum comfort. Separate fully fitted, modern kitchen. Spacious lounge with TV and satellite system. Good size bedrooms, one with ensuite. Outside is a large patio area with storage cupboard. Furnished to a high standard. There is also a lift for easy access to the apartment. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and shops! JUST REDUCED 395€ per month, including bills. 966 772 553 (140809) HEREDADES Large 4 Bed 2 bath apartment in the quiet village of Heredades. Property consists of large, open plan lounge with open plan Kitchen to rear. A patio off the kitchen has room for table and chairs and there’s a spiral staircase to a large sun terrace. From here you have access to bedroom 4 with en-suite. This part of the property also has its own separate entrance from the street. The lower level also has 3 double bedrooms, 1 of which has an en suite, plus a family bathroom. The lounge also has a furnished balcony with village views. 475€ per month, including bills. 966 772 553 (139987)

CABO ROIG/AQUAMARINA 2 bed 1 bath ground floor apartment on gated complex. Spacious lounge/diner with American style kitchen. Patio doors leading to a walled garden area. Double and twin rooms with fitted wardrobes. UKTV Communal pool. 475€ per calendar month including bills. Call us on 966 772 553 (140852) TORREVIEJA/URB PARQUE DE LAS NACIONES. 2 bed, 1 bath upper apartment in a peaceful residential area of low rise buildings. Property consists of lounge/diner, open plan kitchen, making the apartment very light and airy, double bedroom, twin room, full family bathroom and private roof terrace with all day sun. 400€ including bills. 966 772 553 (139962) PLAYA FLAMENCA/LAS CHISMOSAS. Large 3 bed 3 bath townhouse. Lounge/diner with feature fireplace, very homely and comfortable, guest bathroom, good sized separate kitchen, separate utility room, 3 double bedrooms, one en-suite, family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and double sink, Sat TV, tiled gardens front and back, communal pool. 500€ pcm including an allowance for bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (140883) LAS FILIPINAS. Well presented 2 bedroom ground floor apartment on secure gated community. Good sized lounge/diner, American kitchen. Master bedroom, twin bedroom and family bathroom. Private garden, communal pool. Approximately 50% of the properties are lived in all year round. Walking distance to local amenities and bus routes. 395€ per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (140874) FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living. Door to hallway has 2nd bedroom leading off. Good sized separate kitchen which is fully equipped and has galleria leading off. Lounge diner has patio doors with a good sized balcony. Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bed-

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room with large window providing plenty of natural light. English TV, communal pool. 350€ inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553(88757)

Property for Sale 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach.149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860. (91768) 3 bed, 2 bath semi-detached townhouse in the heart of La Zenia. Only 1000 metres to the beach. Fully furnished with air-conditioning. Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (91773) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout. The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820)

Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos. With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking. 89,950 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91779) LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Fully-furnished. Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor. Reduced for quick sale. 125.500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569. (90187) Situated in Los Altos is this lovely three bed, two bath townhouse has sea views. A newly fitted kitchen and open lounge. Air con and communal pool area. 92,500 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91882) Beautiful Semi detached villa located in Torreta Florida, 3 bed, 2 bath,garage, large plot, lovely garden area, fully furnished and walking distance to Torrevieja city. Must view tel. 966-73-0057. (109105) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552)

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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) 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 semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon. Lovely furniture and well maintained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This 2 bed, 2 bath South-East facing bungalow comes with private driveway and side garden. It has a front patio area and a private solarium. It has marble floors throughout, a fireplace, air-conditioning, and comes fully furnished. The property is in a secure, gated urbanisation and enjoys the benefit of a communal pool. It is close to all the local amenities of Playa Flamenca. EUR 125.000. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860.

(102359) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) This 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) 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 further 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) 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

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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) Beautiful ground floor apartment. Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.eur 259,750 call 968 971 860. (100855)

3 bed 2 bath Penthouse in the very popular Molino Blanco Development,fully furnished and also Sat T.V and A/Con. Overlooks the park area and has lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium.Only a 1000 metres from La Zenia beach and has access to all of the local amenities.eur 99,750 call 968 971 860 (100852) 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) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) 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)

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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. (109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Roco del Mar, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a

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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

Monday, 12th May, 2014 viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. (109518) Detached property close to Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot, quite area, garage, lovely swimmingpool. Contact for viewing: 96673-00-57. (109519) 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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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON SEMI FINAL RESULTS – 08 MAY 2014 BREAKAWAYS CLUB MENS SINGLES QUARTER FINALS In association with La Zenia Tool Hire Kevin Wood Alex Nikolov Lee Maiden John Walker

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SEMI FINAL LADIES SINGLES In association with Alex Nikolov Building Services Simone De Lacy Leah Chesworth

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PAIRS SEMI FINALS (¨Round Robin Format¨) In association with La Zenia Tool Hire John Linton And Steve Woods 0-2 Mark Filer And Ray Harvey Sid Cross And Steph Simpson 1-2 John Linton And Steve Woods Mark Filer And Ray Harvey 1-2 Sid Cross And Steph Simpson Cross and Simpson, Filer and Harvey, qualify for Final (most legs won) SEMI FINAL MENS SINGLES In association with La Zenia Tool Hire John Walker Sid Cross

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Semi finals night at Breakaways had everything, great atmosphere, venue, audience, raffle, buffet and of course great darts. All participants have now been determined for this Thursday´s finals and presentation at the excellent Breakaways venue. Sid Cross has qualified for both singles and pairs finals, one of two players attempting the double, the other John Linton narrowly losing out in the pairs and to Cross himself in the singles. The strong pairing of Mark Filer and Ray Harvey will face Cross and Steph Simpson in the final, the latter a previous pairs finalist. Pat Abrams had to overcome team mate Alex Nikolov in the quarters and then John Walker in the semis, in order to play this week. The Abrams, Walker match was a real cracker, going the 5 leg distance with 17 ton pluses, a ton plus game shot and even a maximum. Fantastic darts from two great players. Leah Chesworth made her first final after narrowly losing out last season and will face Yvonne Rouffignac who disposed of favourite Simone de Lacy who didn’t quite find the form she is known for. Rouffignac was however a worthy winner in two straight legs. Chesworth now running the Sporting Life (Los Dolses) with partner Karl Cooper had a tougher task into the final overcoming the colourful (as in language) Marie Dunne. A tight game where the girl from Ireland taught those on stage and in the front rows a few new expletives during a match that went all 3 legs. The evening commenced with the Mens Singles quarter finals, pitching Kevin Wood (Que Pasa) against John Linton (Gogarty´s) in the first match. In the 5 leg game both acquitted themselves well, Linton taking first blood on D10, including a ton. A 140 from Wood in the second enabled the Eagle to take out D4 to level. Heavy scoring from both in the third ended in a D12 from Linton for 2-1. Wood immediately responded with a ton, setting up a nice 70 out (S15,S15,D20) for 2 all. Wood won the right to throw in the decider, but couldn’t make it count, both players a little nervy on the T20. Linton held his nerve when it came to the double and planted D19 for the 5th leg and match. Pat Abrams faced fellow Meerkat Alex Nikolov in the second quarter and promptly won the bull. A 140 followed, countered by a Nikolov ton. Abrams had first opportunity at the double and posted a D8 for an early lead. His opponent had first throw in the second and looked likely to level after 120 and 100, but a tasty 66 out after a 100, shat-

tered the likeable Bulgarian´s hopes. It look ominous for Nikolov as Abrams started with a ton in the third but his opponent´s 100,95,95 response appeared to be enough to keep him in the match. It wasn’t to be however as Abrams completed the leg on D2 for a surprising 30 score line. Hattons Hunks only singles representative Sid Cross, won the right of throw in the third quarter against yet another Meerkat Lee Maiden. All 5 legs went with throw, the first a fine 112 out (T20,S20,D16) from the Hunk. A 121 and 100 from Maiden in the second enabled the Kat to draw level on D20. Two more tons from Maiden should have been enough to break Cross´s throw, but the man from Sidcup hit a ton of his own plus D5 for 2-1. Maiden, the man who earlier this season hit back to back maximums, really opened up in the fourth with 140,100,100 and D17. Cross nowhere to be seen. Both players forgot where the treble was in the decider, but Cross had won the bull for the throw which was to prove decisive as he planted a D9 for the leg and match. The fourth Meerkat to qualify, John Eyre, had the unenviable task of facing an in form John Walker. Despite winning the bull, Eyre had no answer to Walker´s first leg onslaught. 95,95,99,105, surprisingly ended with an unusual D1 for a 1-0 advantage. Having broken the Kat´s throw, the Eagle started the second with a 140 and 180. There was little response from the experienced Eyre, as requiring 72 his opponent hit S20,S20,D16 for 2-0. The Meerkat opened the lead in the third against his free scoring adversary, adding a 99 to other decent numbers, however he was pegged back with a 100 and 95 to leave 58 points by the man from Que Pasa. Eyre missed his opportunity of a shot and Walker doesn’t these days, using just two darts, S18,D20 for the third leg and 3-0. Yvonne Rouffignac made what appeared to be a tough task, relatively easy facing a player who has regularly performed well all season Simone de Lacy. The Porterhouse player gained a positive advantage by winning the bull and then posted 80+. De Lacy replied with a ton and an 80+, but the leg was nip and tuck down to a double, which the Porter converted first and a one leg advantage on D7. De Lacy´s form seemed to be deserting her, however some poor scores were topped with a decent 95 to reduce the points deficit. Rouffignac took control of the leg to ensure first poke at the double and requiring 34, hit S2 and D16 for the match. The Porter admitted to stage nerves after the match, but looked more comfortable than the losing favourite. Shirley Roberts offered her scoring services once again for the second semi and virtually made the referee redundant by taking over all responsibilities and doing a damn good job in doing so. Very accomplished! A 25 from the ever smiling Leah Chesworth gave the Madigans, now Sporting Life girl, the advantage of throw. A massive 126 gave the Misfit a comfortable lead and despite an 80 and 75 from the inimitable Marie Dunne, Chesworth took the leg on D2. The next leg was also won on D2 but this time from the Pint Depot Queen. Chesworth again won the bull in the decider, which was enough to reach the double first, completing the leg and match on D4. I wouldn’t like to pick a winner from the two able finalists, but be assured it will be a close affair and not to be missed. The Mens Pairs finalists was contested by a round robin format, necessary due to one player seemingly forgetful he had a semi final to contest, deciding to visit the UK instead. Most people these days have diaries and would have avoided entry to a competition having prepublished dates for all rounds of the competition since September last or am I being pedantic? Anyway we have a great final looming this week between Sid Cross and partner Steph Simpson from Hattons Hunks and Mark ¨the dragon¨ Filer and Ray Harvey from the Busters bar. Each of the three remaining pairs played each other, with the distinct possibility of each winning one game, which is exactly what happened. Countback then came into operation on how many legs were won which concluded that Steve Woods and John Linton were elimi-

nated, missing out by just one leg. Their 2-0 defeat in the first match costing them the opportunity of a 6 dart shoot out, should all three pairs have the same points and legs. Bad luck for the Gogarty´s boys who despite 5 scores of 80+ in the first leg to Harvey and Filer succumbed to the latter´s 140 and D16. A Linton 100 and a Woods 140, would usually be enough to level, but a 98 and 85 from Harvey plus a 95 and 135 from Filer enabled the dragon to finish the 601 on D8 for 2-0. The losers stayed on to face Cross and Simpson. A classy S18,D16 from Linton made it 1-0 for the Gogarty´s pair, Woods hitting 119 and 85. Further massive scores from the Gophers, particularly from Linton, looked likely to end up in a 2-0 victory, but Cross 125 and Simpson countered, Simpson hitting a tasty 68 out (T20,D4) in two. Linton enjoyed throw in the third gaining a 98 before D20 for the leg and match. The Hunks stayed on to complete the round robin and with throw Cross posted 85,100,83 but it paled into insignificance in comparison to Filer´s 125,123 and Harvey´s 140 and 59 out (S19,D20). Cross levelled on 72 (S7,25,D20). Some great all round scores from the four participants left Simpson on 106. A T20 followed by S10 left D18 for the opportunity of a great finish. Unfortunately it was wired leaving Cross the honours on D9, for a 2-1 victory and shared honours between the three pairs, leaving the committee to determine who goes through. With four great players left in the singles the last event in the evening, the packed audience were keen to know who was playing who. Jay Sharp had the honour of doing the draw, which concluded with Walker playing Abrams and Cross v. Linton. Both semis were very good, but the first was a real humdinger. Walker won the bull and posted 90,85 and a 140. Abrams response was dire, a lone 81. Walker used two darts for T10,D18 for an early lead. Just a ton from Walker in the second as Abrams moved up a gear with 100,95 and 121 plus D18 for one apiece. The Kat looked really good with 100,100,140 in the third, but his opponent hit his own 140 and a great 116 out (T20,S20,D18). Tons were traded in the next plus a 140 from Abrams, who then made it all square on D4. Walker won the bull in the decider and started with a 180, then 95 and 80. The response was emphatic, 100,140,140 and a 66 out (S6,S20,D20) for 3-2 to the Meerkat and a wry smile from an excellent opponent. The 17 tons or more accumulated in the first semi wasn’t quite matched in the second, but an 11 tons total and a similar score line proved just as enjoyable. A 125 and 100 in the first with the throw for Cross, was bettered by 2x140 and D2 from Linton who made it 2-0 after 125,100 and D20. Just one ton in the third from Cross and a D8 reduced Linton´s advantage. It was even stevens in the fourth until requiring 68, Cross hit T20,D4 to level and a fifth leg decider. Linton won the bull and commenced with a ton. Cross´s response was 2x100 and first chance at a double. Requiring 40 points to complete his 501, the Hunk slotted home D20 for a place in the final against the Meerkat´s Abrams. Some great all round darts in each category. I am looking forward to all this week´s finals on Thursday at Breakaways, starting with a team cup final between Busters and the Hub Meerkats at 8 p.m. The evening was concluded with a 20 prize raffle supported by Euronics and the Treasure Chest (Villamartin), after a magnificent buffet prepared by Sue and Pam. Presentation of prizes follows this week´s finals and all recipients are requested to attend, including all semi finalists. All playing finalists are asked to register at 7.45 p.m. regardless of playing time. On a sad note I have to inform the league of the recent passing of Martin Sears after a long illness. Martin was a regular down at Hattons bar and turned out for the Hunks on Thursday evenings until his illness prevented the pleasure. Our thoughts are with wife Carol, family and numerous close friends. Listen to darts chit chat with Kevin Reardon and Paul Durrant on Exite Radio 89.2 and 93.1FM on Saturday afternoons between 3 and 4 p.m. Paul Durrant, League Chairman

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By Sheila Cammack Wednesday 7th VCLeague: Blues home v Vistabella had another good result 12-0. Winners, Singles: Ann Holland 21-8, Keith Jones 21-17, pairs: Sally & Roy Cordell 25-19, trips: Colin Jackson, Giuseppe Gallelli & Mal Hughes 17-16, rinks: Jean Parkes, Ray Pollock, Colin Lingren & Paul Parkes 22-20. Whites away v CB Clarets, lost 4-8 winners: ladies singles: Cas Blay 21-19, pairs: Bob Foulds & Ian Rogers 17-12. Friday 9th SABA: Spitfire League, Wellingtons were away v MM Torro taking 8pts-6. Well done to: Margaret Rogers, Neil Morrison & Ian Rogers 24-9, Pam Lockett, Darren Johnson & Giuseppe Galleli 19-17. Frank Barclay, Ann Holland & Ray Pollock 17-9. Hurricane League, Hercules away v La Siesta Wasps, had a bad day at the office taking just 2pts-12. Winners: Maureen Foulds, Les Bedford & Joan Dullaway 19-16. Harrier League, Mosquitoes were home to Em Isle Vulcans and also had a tough match, though everyone was fighting for points they managed 3-11. Well done to: James Wright, Kath Waywell & skip Tony Campbell 19-8, Sadie Hubbard, Sheila Reynolds & Arthur France 14-14. Chicken drive, Sunday 4th winner Margaret Morrison, Wednesday 7th winner Frank Barclay. Spanish National Championships- play begins Sunday 11th May: best of luck to all our players. San Luis will be hosting matches until May 21st, please check the calendar to see when the green is available, with time changes for chicken drives & Legionnaires group games. During this time the annual egg cup challenge will be played for between La Siesta (@ LS May 12th) & San Luis (@ SL May 19th). For any information about San Luis Club please contact June Jones (Capt) 966188920 or Pam Lockett (Sec) 965327645.

What a funny game bowls is. On Wednesdays in the Valencian league we have lost all of our three games to date and are lying bottom of the league. In the Friday SABA league we have won all of our four games and currently lie top of the league! Lets hope we can reverse our results on a Wednesday but keep our form on Fridays. Last Valencian game was at home against Greenlands and while both our singles players, Ann Allen 21 – 13 and Alan Pugh 21 – 10, did us proud the other three disciplines all lost resulting in a 81 to 94 shot defeat and gaining only four points. Fridays game saw us pitted against Quesada at home. We won the game by 108 shots to 98 with a points tally of 10. Our winning rinks were Bill Stanaway, Bryan Eatough and Brian Guppy 18 – 12,Fred Semper, Tony Burchall and Terry Hucknall 26 – 16,Linda Hier, Roy Collins and Alan Pugh 23 – 11 and John Bailey, Mike Kirby and Barry Evans 22 – 15.We also turned out a friendly game comprising Garry Walker, Peter Davis,John Simpson, Roy Thompson and two Quesada players. I have no idea who won but thanks to them for turning out and I am sure they enjoyed it

By StJohn Broadhurst Two weeks matches to report this week and then we have a two week break for the Spanish Nationals. On Wednesday, 30 April the Clarets played hosts to Montemar Lords. A disappointing day for the Clarets with a win in only one discipline, leaving us with only two points. The winning rink was the Ladies singles: Karen Kirk 21-8. Overall shots, Clarets 68 (2pts) Lords 101 (10pts). Friday, 2 May saw the Badgers travel to Quesada to do battle with the Lancasters and a very one sided battle it was with the Lancasters winning on all six rinks. Nothing more to be said except that three of the rinks were lost on the last end. Overall shots, Badgers 76 (0pts) Lancasters 126 (14pts). We did, however, enjoy the fish and chips afterwards. The final match to report on was a home game on Wednesday, 7 May for the Clarets against San Luis Whites and a reversal of fortune from the previous week saw the Clarets winning on three rinks as well as the long game. The winning rinks were: Men’s singles: StJohn Broadhurst 21-12. Trips: Jo Wright, Brian Kirk, John Wright 23-12. Rinks: Sandra McIlroy, Joel Fernandez, Ben Noke, Dot Davies 17-10. Overall shots Clarets 92 (8pts) Whites 72 (4pts). And finally good luck to all those taking part in the Spanish Nationals over the next two weeks. www.countrybowlsclub.com

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SPITFIRE DIVISION San Miguel Moors 84 ( 8 ) Monte Mar Torro 85 ( 6 ) Emerald Isle Victors 80 ( 1 ) Quesada Blenheims Bye

San Miguel Christians Quesada Blenheims San Miguel Moors San Luis Wellingtons Monte Mar Torro Vistabella Fairways Emerald Isle Victors

P 4 3 4 4 3 3 3

W 16 12 11 11 9 5 3

Vistabella Fairways 78 ( 6 ) San Luis Wellingtons 102 ( 8 ) San Miguel Christians 129 ( 13 )

D 1 2 2 2 1 0 2

L O/W 7 3 4 3 11 3 11 2 8 1 13 0 13 0

Diff 87 84 -14 11 23 -75 -116

Pts 39 32 30 28 21 10 8

HURRICANE DIVISION La Siesta Wasps 137 ( 12 ) La Marina Pilots 115 ( 12 ) El Rancho 80 ( 2 ) Greenlands Glosters 110 ( 9 ) P 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

La Siesta Wasps La Marina Pilots Greenlands Gladiators Mazarron Miners Greenlands Glosters La Marina Navigators San Luis Hercules El Rancho

W 16 15 14 15 11 10 6 5

San Luis Hercules 85 ( 2 ) Mazarron Miners 87 ( 2 ) Greenlands Gladiators 131 ( 12 ) La Marina Navigators 96 ( 5 ) D 1 1 0 0 1 4 0 1

L O/W Diff 7 3 94 8 3 33 10 3 78 9 2 63 12 2 -12 10 1 -3 18 1 -94 18 1 -159

Pts 39 37 34 34 27 26 14 13

Horadada Hawks Vistabella Greeners Emerald Isle Vulcans Quesada Lancasters Country B Badgers La Siesta Hornets San Luis Mosquitoes

P 4 4 4 3 3 3 3

W 15 14 12 9 8 8 4

Emerald Isle Vulcans 103 ( 11 ) La Siesta Hornets 96 ( 6 ) Quesada Lancasters 98 ( 4 )

D 1 0 2 0 0 0 1

L O/W Diff 8 4 32 10 3 78 10 3 64 9 1 -1 10 1 -47 10 0 -50 13 0 -76

LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB By Norman Adcroft VCL Green League 7th May This week we continued with another brilliant win away to Monte Mar playing on their fine new green and came away with our third 10-2 win in as many weeks. Our winners were, Alan Barton 21-1, Pat Harman 21-13, Joy Gardiner, Sue Jordan, Brian Fraser 20-14 Bill Jordan, Iris Kadwell, Brian Gardiner, Dave Eccles 20-17. Well done everyone. SABA Hurricane and Harrier Division The Wasps played a morning home game against our near neighbours the San Luis Hercules, and happily for us our good form of the opening week’s returned with a fine 137-85 shots and 12-2 points win. Our winners were Jean and Norman Murphy with Dave Livesey 17-15, Ann and Robert Heath with Pat Harman 26-14, Jeannie Clements, Dave Eccles with Colin Lloyd, 28-9, Jo Elkin, Brian Gardiner, with Jean Cooper, 26-10, Barbara Cooper with Pat and Vic Moore 24-18. The Hornets 2nd May did well to take 6 points in an away game against the Emerald Isle Vulcans. Winning rinks were Derek Souter, Irene Laverick, Les Rawson 24-13, Penny Porter, George Seaman, John Taylor 17-13, Dawn Taylor, Terry Baylis, Dave Laverick who reversed last week's result and won by one shot 19-18. Sadly the overall shot difference did not reflect our three winning rinks at 100 to123. The Hornets 9th May played a morning away .game at Vistabella and lost the match 6-8. We took three rinks thanks to Penny Porter, Sheila Millward, John Taylor 19-14, Pat Baylis, Malcolm Drew, Ron Sheldon 23-16 and Dawn Taylor, Terry Baylis, Dave Laverick 22-13. The shots decided the issue and at 96-121 there was no doubt that Vistabella deserved the two points. Well done Hornets we are getting nearer! Chicken and Egg Winners 7th May. Chicken Gordon, Wine Sylvia, Eggs Brian, Should you wish to take up a new sport, make new friends, with a little gentle exercise, you will be made very welcome. We have bowls and shoes for hire and tuition can be arranged. New members are always welcome. Ring Jim or Lyn on690 190 523 and they will help or call in at La Siesta Bowls Club at Calle Rossini La Siesta Urbanisation. 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.

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HARRIER DIVISION San Luis Mosquitoes 77 ( 3 ) Vistabella Greeners 121 ( 8 ) Horadada Hawks 108 ( 10 ) Country Bowls Badgers Bye

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB Saturday Club Roll-up The Saturday High Rollers results are Top score of 32 Dave Dudding and is winner of the Brandy. Runner-up was Dave Webb also on 32 pts, 3rd Beryl Norris 27 and 4th was Ronnie Stansfield with 20. The winner of the Wonderful Wooden Spoon was our latest member, Kim Hunter, well done Kim, now the only way is up! Only 16 were in attendance due to other bowling commitments, the Wales and England Match in which 4 of our regular members were involved. Division Green, Team Mimosa Team Mimosa were in a winning mode again this week against Horadada at home. The results were 8 points to Mimosas and 4 against with the overall shots going to the home team with 94 and 81 against. Our winners were: the Pairs, Sue Mahomet & Marilyn Fryatt: Trips Cas Thomas, Avril Toozer & Angie Goodfellow and finally the Rinks with a cracking win 27 for 10 against; well done Sue Johnson, Noel Cork, Vic Mahomet & Barry Collins. Hurricane League. The Glosters were at Home again, this time to the La Mariner Navigators. Capt Chris Dewar thought it was a great days bowling and another great performance by the Glosters,well done everybody. He also told me to say 'he was brilliant!!!' Enough of this; the final numbers were, overall shots 116 for & 96 against and 3 rinks to Glosters plus a drawn rink making 9 pts for and 5 against. The Team Capt. with Mary Lockley & Margaret Dewar and the Team Vice Capt Dave Thompson with Sheila Hewett & John O'Brien won handsomely and Skip Noel Cork with Joan Oliver and Ann Butterworth won the 3rd rink. Skip Jim Oliver with Mike Cassidy & Brian Hewett drew the 4th rink. There was a very narrow defeat by one point for Skip Glyn Inwood and his 2 little daffodils Janet (nice car) Webb & Jean Thompson The Gladiators were away to El Rancho and did themselves very proud with a 12 pts for and 2 against win including overall shots at 131 for & 80 against. Our winning teams were: Skip Tom Hill with Sheila Stead & Lyn Morris, Skip Chip Chapman with Brian Tomlin & Glynis Chapman, Skip Steve Cantley with Dave Fryatt & Mike Veale, Skip Lin Miller with Graham Batter & Sue Mahomet and finally, but by no means least, Skip Barry Collins with Sue Johnson and Brian Miller. Well done you Gladiators.

Pts 39 34 32 20 18 16 9

Following our second Saturday morning roll up won by Jeff Austin and which was once again well attended we continued our up and down league form. We travelled to San Luis for this week’s VCL game and although most of the games were very close unfortunately they all went to San Luis to give them a 12 points to nil win by 107 shots to 80. On Friday we improved a little bit as the Greeners recorded an 8 points to 6 win by 121 shots to 96. Leading the way were Sheila and Mike Cox with Allan Sinclair, Ken Savage, Peter Cadwell and Pat Rafferty and Jenny Chaplin, Brian Pointon and Dave Chaplin. The Fairways made the short trip to San Miguel for the second week running and after last week’s disappointing result although we didn’t win we did produce a fighting performance losing by 8 points to 6 and 84 shots to 78 we did however win 3 of the 6 rinks and only lost the other 3 by

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very small margins. Our 3 winning rinks were Martin Foulcer, Barbara Brown and Richard Lee, Mo Foulcer, Neil Burrows and Mac Maclean and Olwyn Ratcliffe, Arthur Brown and Brian Dunn. After being told off last week for failing to mention that our friendly team of Tony French, Les Barber and Ann Marie Stevenson, produced a fighting draw (sorry Ann Marie) our friendly team this week went even further with a 22 shots to 13 win so well done to Sandra Burrows, Bill Corbishley and Gerry Gough. We now have a couple of weeks break from league matches while the Spanish Nationals are on but remember everyone, we have a friendly game between the Fairways and the Greeners followed by a lunch next Thursday. Let’s have as many players as possible. Sponsored by Autos Direct San Miguel & TV Choice

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Back to our summer league after the Champion of Champions, but, before I go on to our report I must offer huge congratulations to our mixed trips of Janet Parsons, Peter Parsons skip Alan Castle on winning the mixed trips at the aforementioned event they also went very close to winning the mixed rinks along with Tom Spencer losing on the last end by one shot. Special mention for Janet Parsons on representing La Marina in no fewer than 5 disciplines. A belated congratulations for the trips of Cathy Manning, Tom Spencer skip Jim Manning on winning the recently held Greenland’s open. So everything up to date back to the Summer League, this week the Pilots travelled to play Greenland’s Glosters coming away with a very creditable 12 points to 2 win, the winning trips Pam Morgan, Shelia Kirby skip Dave O`Sullivan: Linda Vincent, Steve Hindle skip Sue Daniels: Gina Hindle, Jim Freeman skip Len Daniels: Bob Tew, Bernie Carr skip Mo Kidd: and Janet Parsons, John Morgan skip Peter Parsons. The Navigators were at Home playing against La Siesta Wasps unfortunately losing on the day by 5 points to 9 the winning trips Brenda Brain, Dave Willas skip Margaret Finlayson: Martin Butler, Phil Pape skip Brian Duff: and a draw for the trips of Brian Murray, John Rae skip Don Harrison. Our VCL side were also at home entertaining Greenland’s Jasmine drawing the match 6 points to each team La Marina Winners on the day were Men`s Singles Andy Bartlett: Pairs Phil Pape and Alan Castle: and the additional 2 points coming from the overall points win. Last week we celebrated St Georges day with a fun competition the winners on the day were Brenda Brain, Margaret Jamieson skipped by Barry Latham a good day enjoyed by all. Further information about La Marina Bowls club contact Steve Hindle on 648 250 035, or see us Facebook.

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EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB. On 2/5, the E.I. Vulcans played La Siesta Hornets, the E.I. Had a great win by 8-6, three rinks each but with a shot difference of 123100. The winning rinks were, Trevor Culpin, Ed Mc Laughlin & Stan Cheetham.(25-8) Elwin Morris, Maureen Jeffs, & Brian Kavanagh (32-14) and Sandra Kavanagh, Alex Malcolm, & Frank Close (2118). Great stuff you Vulcans. On the same day our senior team had a bad day at the Office winning only one rink & drawing one, 11-3 to Quasada, the winning rink was Graham Roberts, Gina Streeter, &Keith Jolliffe, Brian Smith, Renata Mulloy, &Peter Willicot got the draw. Well done to all 6 of you. On 6/5 we played our monthly game against the Highjackers and had a good win, winners were,Frank King,Eric Brookes, Yvonne Mallaburn, Frank King, Mary Malcolm, Reg Fookes, Brian Kavanagh, Keith Watson, Alex Malcolm, Trish Hannah, Sandra Kavanagh, Trevor Culpin, Frank Close. Emerald Isle 5-3 Winners, Wed 7th, A Bad day at the office for the Dukes, Losing to San Miguel by 8-4' winning rinks, Peter Willicott (singles) 21-15, & Jim Mulloy & Chris Ayling (pairs) 26-19. I must apologise to John Loughran as I called him John Mullarkey in the last report. I understand John Mullarkey was quite thrilled with his win for the Vulcans, he is welcome to apply to join the Vulcans next year!! Dates for your diary. The E.I. is having a bring and buy sale and a BBQ, on fri 30th, about 6.30-7pm, let's make it a good one. Let's all enjoy our Bowls, best of luck. Robin(the scribe).

La Marina Golf Society Our second visit to the beautifully manicured Alenda course recently, and once again we were blessed with cloudless skies and warm sunshine. Alas, one no show but this from a member who has a history of losing his way to Alenda and having to do U-turns at motorway toll booths. We were pleased to welcome new member Roy Wealleans to the Society. No trophy to play for this week and so the Gold winner was Steve Warner with 30 pts on count-back, and the Silver winner,also on countback, was Eric Taylor with 33 pts. Ntp,s this week,with prizes kindly donated by Nigel from ClubstoHire.com ,were Steve Warner,Alan Jones,Gerry McCabe and Jimmy Scott. Our next meeting is at Altorreal on 15th May 10.50 start, playing a Texas Scramble for the Optima Optica Trophy. Our next social event is a Bingo Quiz on 27th May , cost E8 to include a meal of either fish or meat pie. Please let Elspeth know your requirements soonest. Members will be pleased to know that the Auction Night last week raised Euros 400 towards the Social fund. Again many thanks to Helena at the La Marina Club for feeding us after the match.

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB REPORT Following the excitement of last weekend's International, our teams have settled back into the normal routine, before the Spanish Nationals take place, with Quesada being one of the hosts. Our SABA Blenheims team is still producing great results with an 11-3 win away to Emerald Isle Victors. A good result for both of our Valencian Championship League squads, with the Lions taking a 10-2

win away to Greenlands Jasmines and the Tigers winning 10-2 at home to a strong team from Monte Mar. On Thursday our Nationals players were in action against the Squad from Tenerife, which has now become an annual event. We fielded two squads of 12 players against the Tenerife 12 and what a game of bowls ensued. Quesada were only 4 shots ahead after the morning session, and with

By Diedre Leeming Tenerife reorganising their teams for the afternoon, a great match was in prospect. In the end Quesada took the day, winning by 6 shots. Following the game we all retired to a local restaurant where we enjoyed a good meal with great camaraderie.Good Luck to all our players taking part in the Nationals and let's hope we can repeat last years successes Sponsored by Spanish Life Properties SL

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB SABA SPITFIRE LEAGUE Christians played away to Emerald Isle Victors another good win, winning on 5 rinks and drawing on 1 we won the game 13-1 hopefully that should put us top of the league well done to everybody for a really good result. Total points for 13 points against 1 Total

By Paul Thomas shots for 129 shots against 80. Please note that from the 1st May roll up times have changed to 9.30 for 10.00. Any information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact club president Eileen Potts 966 73 0376

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB On Wednesday VCL team travelled to San Miguel to play The Deputies, always a tough match, but always sociable opponents. The Deputies took full advantage of home mat, taking the rinks by 4 to 1, despite some good bowls by El Rancho. Ladies Singles: Marianne Holtham 13-21. Mens Singles: Brian Taylor 02-21. Pairs: Jim Gracie and David Whitworth 23-11. Trips: Carol Smith, Sheila Cooper and Carolyn Harris 7-24. Rinks: June Whitworth, Jane Hamill, Mike Smith and Stew Hamill 5-37. On Friday El Rancho played host to a strong Greenlands Gladiators, who proved to be too strong for the home team, but we had fun in great company. Gladiators deserved their victory taking the rinks 5 to 1 and also the shots. Jim Gracie, Merv Armstrong and Carolyn Harris 28-9. Terry Buswell, Sheila Cooper and Stew Hamill 17-19. Rob Clark, Margaret Wright and Malc Elmore 7-21. Margaret Odell, Richard Needham and

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By Mike Chapman That was the cry following the final game of the Vega Baja Premier Golf League played at El Valle on 2 May 2014 as Las Ramblas Golf Society secured the Premier League Championship for the first time in its history. The photograph shows the team accepting the trophy from the League Secretary Ivie Davies having won three of the four matches and taking the bonus points to win the match by 12 points to 3 against Paddy's Point Golf Society. This gave the team the title by 3 pts from runners up La Manga (North). The winning pairs on the day at the testing El Valle Course which was in excellent condition were Tom Hardie and Bryan Neal, Terry Field and Barbara Hitchins and remaining unbeaten throughout the whole season husband and wife team John and Carole Wheeler. Congratulations to all those at the Club who contributed to this magnificent achievement in particular Club Captain Mick Brentnall who will no doubt be reminding previous Captains of his leadership skills for many years to come. On Monday it was back to Las Ramblas where we played a Waltzer with 1 score counting on the first hole, 2 on the second and 3 on the third and so on throughout the round. This turned out to be a very

close affair with two teams having to be separated on count back both scoring 81 pts. The winners were Lindsay Forbes, Bryan Neal, Roger Tunstall and 'Albert'. The unlucky runners up were Terry Field, Dave Pulling, Ron Phipps and Olga Douglas. Wednesday saw us playing our usual Stableford competition in perfect conditions and there were some good scores particularly in Category One with one player beating par and two others on level par. The results for the day were as follows: Cat 1. 1st Bryan Neal 37 pts 2nd Olga Douglas 36 pts (c/b) 3rd Phil Herrington 36 pts Cat 2. 1st Rod Doel 35 pts 2nd Carole Wheeler 33 pts (c/b) 3rd Mike Chapman 33 pts There were six 2's in the 2's Club scored by Mike Frankish, Phil Herrington, Bryan Neal, Olga Douglas, John Wheeler and guest Terry Cullin. On Friday there were four more games played in the Singles Knockout Match play competition and the winners going through to the next round are Olga Douglas, John Wheeler, Tom Hardie and Mike Chapman. The remaining members played a Medalford and the winner with a score of 19 was Joe (Fred) Rothery with Joyce McClusky in second with 21. In third place winning the guest prize was Tracy Granzel with a score of 23.

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CAFE UNO GOLF SOCIETY A fantastic turn out of 34 members turned out today, Thursday 8th May, for our golf society day at Alenda golf. Although the format was Stableford, some players also played their first round games of our Match play competition for the Cleaver Cup. The course was in excellent condition as usual, and the weather although a bit overcast was ideal for golf. Some very respectable scores came in. Gold category. 1st D.Stewart - 37pts. 2nd G.Benson - 31pts. Best front 9 - A.Douglas - 17pts. c/b. Best back 9 - P.Jones - 17pts. Nearest the pin - J.Pedersen. Nearest the pin x 2 - D.Freeman. Silver Category. 1st A.Goslan - 33pts. 2nd G.Butterworth - 33pts. Best front 9 - T.Macmillan 18pts. Best back 9 - G.Haisman 17pts. Nearest the pin x 2 M.Smithers. (Guest. 2 ball competition winner - M.Smithers. (Guest) Well done to all the prize winners. Thanks to Cafe Uno for our after game meal and prizegiving venue. Next week is still to be arranged, Tony will notify on that. This years Captains day is planned for 3rd of July, the last game before the AGM, also we are planning to play the Pedro Cup on June 19th. These games are all yet to be confirmed. Our member numbers have risen and we are close to a manageable limit of players, however those wishing to join are still welcome through Tony on 966 78 5781, Steve.H. on 966 789438, or myself Steve Lawrence on 966 63 7449.

FRIENDLY BAR GOLF SOCIETY Last Wednesday there was another very good turn-out for the society’s game at what is arguably the best golf course on the southern Costa Blanca, Las Colinas. The course and greens were in excellent condition and the weather was perfect for a good game of golf. The competition was an individual stableford with two divisions. In the gold division the winner was our Treasurer, Rod Day who returned a score of 34 points. In second place was the society’s lowest handicapper David McSweeney with 30 points. He pipped third placed Stormin Norman Lewis on C/B. Norman had a good round and it would have been a very good round had half a dozen putts gone in instead of finishing inches from the cup. In the Silver Division the winner was steady golfer Terry Smith who came in with 33 points followed by Glenys Thomas with 29 points pipping young Trevor Hobbs on C/B. The winner of the “Roy” for the most shots played was Paul Flanagan. Nearest the Pin winners were David McSweeney, Roy Westlake, Pam Martin and Garry Haisman. A 2’s competition was introduced recently and the first winner was smoking Tony Patterson who chipped in from the greenside bunker on the tricky Par 3 14th. In the annual singles knock-out competition Tony White beat Roy Kavanagh and Rod Day beat Trevor Hobbs to advance to the next round. The presentations were made after the game at the Quesada Country Club with a tasty hot and cold buffet being provided by Dave & Anita. The game was kindly sponsored jointly by Roy Kavanagh and Dave & Anita of the Quesada Country Club. The next game is the first of the society’s “Away Days” at Hacienda Del Alamo which promises to be a great day out. Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a very friendly golf society and play golf once a fortnight at a wide variety of courses at very reasonable cost, should contact the membership secretary Les Pancott on 966716723.

55 players took part in our Team Game today which was a Texas Scramble competition at our home course of La Marquesa on Thursday 7 May. Each player must take at least 4 drives, with 2 players allowed to have 5. This gets a bit knee trembling towards the end unless the captain is able to keep the drives balanced as the team goes round the course. Weather conditions continue to be pleasant and good scores resulted. The Captain announced that for the remainder of the season, the bulk of money from the football will be paid out in prizes, resulting in 9 prizes today. The Turner family managed to clean up this week, with 3 footballs between them, as well as Ian in the prizes today and Morag on Tuesday, well done. The results were as follows 1st The Team of: Ian Pegg, John Connolly, Terry Sayers & Jan Shorley 61.8 nett. 2nd The Team of: David Gregson, Ian Turner, Marilyn Eckersall & June Caithness 62.7 nett. 3rd The Team of : Alan Venables, Harry Armstrong,

Margaret Richings & Marilyn Mell 63.2 net Nearest the Pins: 5th John Connolly, 11th Alan Caithness, 15th Paul Manning, 17th David Gregson Football Winners: Ian Turner x 2, Morag Turner, Paul Manning, Ian Pegg x 2, Gordon White, David Blanchette, John Hill. TOFF’s Results Tuesday 5 May 2014 Overall Winner –Bob Shorley Gold Division: 1st Vince Tocker 37, 2nd Stan Low 34, 3rd John Barraclough 33 Silver: 1st Bob Shorley 37, 2nd Marylin Eckersall 37, 3rd Tony Stanley 36 Bronze: 1st Morag Turner 34, 2nd Peter Sanderson 34 , 3rd Chris Stanley 34 Nearest the Pins: 5th Sue Gillett, 15th Angelika Berndt, 11th Steve Yoxall, 17th Geoff Evans Best Front Nine – Debbie Weedon 19 Back Nine – Steve Yoxall 20 The course is being hollow tined next week resulting in temporary greens.

22 golfers were in attendance on our latest day out, we played at Alenda Golf which proved once again a pleasure as the course was in top class condition and a credit to the grounds men and management. There was also another society playing but this was not a problem due to the organisation.The day's golf was enhanced by the stunning views and abundance of wild life. Winner on the day was Scouse with 31, 2nd Martin 27, 3rd Ray also on 27 ,Martin,s 2nd place was on count back, nearest the pin was Janet, and the longest drive Jimo. Best guest was Dave Hare with a score of 26.For the rest of the players it still proved to be a great days golf and every one played well. Once again thanks to Jim ,Dave & the "grim reaper" for organising the day out and not forgetting the catering team who provided the wonderful spread on return to the Friendly Bar . On a personal note ,Jim are you sure about my handicap! See you all the 29th of May. Mike K

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LOO PY LO PEZ SOURS TORRY FAREW ELL GIG FC TORREVIEJA.........1 CD CASTELLON............4 Senor Lopez Herrero is well known to Torry fans. The card happy referee from Alicante has previous for his dogmatic, egotistical style of officiating, and true to form, was at it again. Although Castellon were the better side, their task was made so much easier, playing against a team who had to watch their every move, for fear of expulsion. This was the last game of the season, and everything was set up for a big thank you from the players to the fans, but Lopez had other ideas. After only 19 mins, Valdeolivas was judged to have fouled Omar inside the penalty area. A penalty was probably justified, but a booking for the culprit seemed harsh. No soon as the yellow card had been shown, a red one was brandished (presumably for verbal abuse), which triggered off unsavoury scenes, resulting in team mate Martin physically hauling Valeolivas off the pitch, otherwise Lopez would have probably been beaten to pulp! This was Valdeolivas 4th sending off (once as a used sub on the bench) of the season, rendering him a liability, surely placing a huge question mark over his future involvement at the club. Hugo easily converted the resultant spot kick past Samuel, whose awful kicking was partly to blame for the incident in the first place. Making his home debut (he retained his place despite conceding 3 the previous week, as Carrion was injured), Samuel was showing early signs of not being up to the job, and unfortunately he went on to have a complete mare!! Torry should have equalised on 27 mins, but the normally reliable Carrasco (my player of the season), stumbled with just the keeper to beat. Nestor fired just over, with Samuel nowhere to be seen, before Carrasco's diving header just missed the target. Despite numerical disadvantage, Torry were showing spirited attacking intentions, as both Martin and Carrasco came close to finding the net. But on 40 mins, the dangerous Omar blasted a 20 yard free kick around the wall and into the net, with Samuel rooted to the spot. As the half time whistle blew, Lopez inexplicably booked Castellon front man Hugo (dissent maybe?), then even more bizarrely sent him off. Young Samuel pulled off a good near post save from Omar, as

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CARPRUS ANGLING NEWS Last week 14 members travelled to Cataluña to fish the River Ebro. Although there were no monsters caught, Ray Donovan managed to net a Carp of almost 30lbs and our lady angler Ann Fowles caught 3 Cat fish of differing weights. Most anglers managed to catch something during their stay. This weeks match, on May 8th, was our first visit of the year to Blanca in Murcia. This venue has a reputation for not fishing well. First on the day was Pete Kerr with 3.96kg, in

CADENA SUNRISE TENPIN BOWLING Fowl Play Average Joes Carp R Us The Bandits Deses Perado’s Sausage Rollers Pin Pushers Top Performers Hi Game/Scratch Hi Game/Hc Hi Series/Scratch Hi Series/Hc

Castellon started the new half determinedly. If Torry thought their afternoon was bad, it was about to get a lot worse, as Lopez showed Burguillas a 2nd yellow card for a totally innocuous challenge. Poor Burguillas was shell shocked, for neither of his bookings had warranted disciplinary measures - the guy is a fair, hard working utility player, who hasn't got an ounce of malice in him. Down to 9 men, Torry battled hard. Micro reduced the deficit on 66 mins, when he shot home following a Carrasco free kick which rebounded from the wall. Samuel once again caused palpitations when he fumbled a routine catch, gathering it at 2nd time of asking as it rebounded from the post. On 75 mins, Castellon had a 'goal' ruled out for offside, but 2 minutes later they notched up their 3rd. It fell to their captain Guille, who rifled his acute angled shot into the net, with Samuel this time being blameless. Not having centre stage for 20 minutes, Loopy Lopez then decided to send Torry's kit man to the stand, for presumably having the audacity to question his god like qualities!! Omar was left with the final say, as his fierce 30 yard free kick sailed over the head of the diminutive Samuel, who was left to pick the ball from the back of the net for the 7th time in 2 games. In addition to the sending offs, our super star arbitro booked Torry's Vicente (who had previously been presented with Torry Army player of the season trophy), Dani Meseguer, Martin and Micro, plus Charli and Nestor from the visiting side.

second place was Derek King with 2.40kilos, third was Dave Hoare with 2.38kg and in fourth place Doug Hornblow with 3.60kg. All caught on the feeder. Next weeks match should have been held in Murcia Town Centre, but due to the situation in the river this match has been cancelled and re- scheduled to Nancys. Pegs at 8.00, fishing from 9.00 till 3.00. The next Quiz night is on Tuesday May 13th, commencing at 7.30pm. Cost of entry is 1€

per person, and teams of 6 or less can take part. Anyone is welcome to come along. The next meeting is on Sunday May 18th with the Committee meeting at 10.30 followed by the General meeting at 11.00. The Clubs home is the Bar El Alto La Dolores, which is situated just off the N332 between Guardamar and La Mata, near the Repsol garage. For further information visit the website www.carprus.net or telephone 966 717 923.

ALAN DAVIES MEMORIAL 7’S W/E AT ELCHE This coming weekend, 17 May, is the Alan Davies memorial 7’s tournament including two teams coming over from Wales. The tournament has been run every year to remember what he did for local rugby over here. Alan Davies was Shane Williams junior coach as well as other Welsh rugby players from the recent past. Men’s 7’s teams: 1º LLANHILLETH RFC (Wales) 2 teams, 2ª UCAM C.R.(Murcia) 2 teams, 3ª U.A. (Alicante), 4ª ELCHE CRU (Elche), 5ª LA VILA CR (Villajoyosa), 6ª TAFALLA CR (Aspe), 7ª TIGER CR (Torrevieja), 8ª ALMERÍA CR (Almería) Women’s 7’s teams: 1ª ELCHE CRU (Elche), 2ª CUDER CR (Murcia) 3ª TIGER (Torrevieja), 4ª ALMERIA (Almeria) Kick off is at 09.30, Spanish time, so come down for a great day of entertaining rugby at the Elche rugby ground. For more details on 692 767 242.

CLARKES BAR GS This week we made our way to Vistabella to play the routine stableford competition on a warm sunny morning. We found the course to be in good condition on the whole with the exception that the greens were, disappointingly, still poor and very bumpy following the necessary hollow tining. However this did not seem to detract from the scoring of some of our members and the rest still enjoyed the golf anyway. The results on the day were: NTP on hole 4 was Michael Jackson Nearest the pin on hole 8 was John Porter Nearest the par 4 16th in 2 was Dave Somerville Longest Drive on hole 18 was Martin Cunningham Winner with 37 points was Colin (Topper) Tomlinson Runner Up (again) with 34 points was John Winkley. Next week we are at La Serena meet at the bar at 08:00.

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Fowl Play Blitz N Splitz The Bowling Stones Sol Amigo’s Pinfall Wizards Sausage Rollers Carp R Us Sunrise Colegas Alley Cats Average Joes The Bandits Pin Pushers Deses Perado’s The Cherries

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Sunrise Colegas Alley Cats The Bowling Stones The Cherries Blitz N Splitz Sol Amigo’s Pinfall Wizards

Ladies Mavis Riley 201 Mavis Riley 256 Maria Perez 552 Maria Perez 693 P 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78

W 70 68 61 60 59 59 58 57 49 49 48 46 27 15

D 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

Gents Tony Ray 215 Dave Cartwright 253 Barry Tolson 557 Dave Collins 654 L 34 36 41 44 45 45 46 46 55 55 56 58 76 89

Ave 766 756 755 762 756 748 752 747 746 741 735 739 709 690

HG 846 862 919 891 859 860 849 818 874 838 826 831 792 761

HS 2452 2437 2430 2492 2408 2383 2391 2367 2461 2456 2370 2342 2253 2202

Pts 140 136 124 120 118 118 116 115 98 98 96 92 55 30

Tuesday Night Trios Ten Pin The last night saw attention concentrated on the top of the league, where Split Happens needed 2 points to take the title. Facing an in form The Dreamers team, SH knew they would have to bowl well and, with Kjell Monsen leading with a 259 scratch game, they comfortably picked up the 2 points needed, to secure the title. SH took the game 8-0 but, Kjell managed to “concentrate” to amass a 644 scratch series and so consolidate the mens' high average with 192 per game. Shane Winfield of Cornish Pride hadn't liked the 'ribbing' he took last week, after Sue W beat him 'easily' and, with a 238 scratch game and 671 handicap series, firmly put his wife “back in her place”. His total was not enough to prevent Lucky Strike drawing 4 – 4, with Sue Duke of LS increasing her individual scratch high game to 198. Team Finland, lying second in the league, knew they needed 4 points to keep their position and, when they took the first game, all was going well. However, Crazy Pinz had other ideas and, with Ivar Henriksen bowling his highest scr and h/c series of 558 and 648 respectively, shocked TF and took the game 6 – 2. This meant that, if Hall y Day could beat Bar Mosquitos 8 – 0 and bowl well, they would snatch second place. With Lesley Day bowling a superb 653 scr and 701 h/c series, ably backed up by Martti Timonens 648 and Tony Rays 622 h/c series, they took the team high h/c series for the season with 1971 and, overhauled TF by 140 pins, to grab second place. Los lobos enjoyed a 4 – 4 drawn game with Los Bandidos. Maurice Allen had his 'bit' for company and, relaxed with a steady 543 series. Although Juans' Warriors knew their fate, they still wanted as many points as possible and, with captain Jamie Brian rolling a solid 561, they shared the spoils with Caballo Negro, 4 – 4. Splash set out on lanes 19 and 20, determined to put Hall y Day under pressure for a top three finish but, The Mixers were in no mood to roll over. Splash couldn't get going in the first game and, TM took the game by 10 pins. Even with Juanjo Carral bowling a 234 scr second game, a 6 – 2 points win wasn't enough to move Splash into the top three. Presentation night will be held at The Splash Bar and Restaurant Torrevieja, on Saturday 17th May. Cornish Pride The Dreamers Team Finland Los Lobos Juans' Warriors Bar Mosquitos Splash S***T Happens Hall y Day Team Finland Splash Mixers Los Bandidos Caballo Negro Lucky Strike Cornish Pride Bar Mosquitos Crazy Pins Los Lobos The Dreamers Juans Warriors

P 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84

4-4 0-8 2-6 4-4 2-6 0-8 6-2 Pins 48124 48859 48719 48470 47868 46798 46945 46123 45983 46009 44968 45411 44879 44615

Lucky Strike S***T Happens Crazy Pinz Los Bandidos Caballo Negro Hall y Day Mixers Pts 154 140 140 136 122 114 106 102 98 95 82 78 77 68