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SPRING CLEANING ON THE COSTA The Councillor for the Environment in Orihuela, Manuel Gallud, has launched a citizen driven campaign this week to raise awareness of the importance we all have in keeping our local surroundings clean and tidy.

As part of the initiative, the councillor is looking for volunteers to help the Protección Civil and the Pasico a Pasico organisation who will embark on a major cleanup operation on the 31st of May. For this campaign, three distinct locations are being targeted, the Caseta del Guarda in the Pinar de Bonanza area, the chapel of Pilar de Montepinar and the area around the Cruz de la Muela.

Everybody involved will be given protective work equipment whilst involved in the campaign, and a luncheon will be provided to the volunteers by way of thinking them for their efforts.

Although volunteers can just turn up at any of the three points on the day, which will start at 08:00, the councillor has asked that you register in advance, partly for logistical reasons, but also to make sure there is enough equipment and lunch to go round. This can be done via their Facebook page, “Medio Ambiente”, or by sending an email to medioambiente@orihuela.es.

According to the councillor during the presentation, the aim of the activity is to “educate the public about the importance of keeping the area clean”, and is developed through the voluntary activities.

Meanwhile, that education may come in the form of a bitter pill for one person caught dumping waste this week, as both the town hall and local police have praised one resident, Cath, who managed to snap a photograph of somebody dumping a large amount of waste on the Orihuela Costa from a Land Rover vehicle.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The information was communicated to the town hall´s international coordinator, Heike Schug, who immediately started to take action, despite the matter being raised out of normal office hours, passing the information to all the relevant groups involved.

As such, the local police are now investigating the incident, with a clear image of the dumping taking place, and the number plate of the vehicle, with the owner of that particular van now facing a fine of around 700 euro upwards.

Although it is not known if that waste was commercial or not, the fact that it was such a large

amount and it was clearly transported to the dumping site and deposited on the Orihuela Costa is seen as totally unacceptable, not only by the residents, but also the councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, who also praised the actions of those involved in trying to keep the streets clean.

It is also worth remembering that the town hall of Orihuela are subscribed to a service known as Linea Verde, which offers both an Android and iOS application for smartphones which enables prompt reporting of incidents, including pictures and location, which can also provide for a prompt response.

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The vehicle number plate is quite clearly visible on images handed to the police.

DANCE TILL YOU DROP IN A SUMMER OF MUSIC FESTIVALS usic and entertainment to the beat of top international artists with a dedicated band of young fans. You only need to relax and enjoy yourself to get the most from the summer in Spain. Its music festivals will do the rest: FIB, Sónar, BBK… Plenty of decibels of the best of all genres to ensure the music and dancing never stop this summer.

Rock, pop, electronic music, world music, dance, singer-songwriters...

Beaches, big cities, deserts... Music during the day and at night under the stars... You'll find sounds to suit everyone, whatever their musical tastes, in June, July and August, and all over Spain. Choose your time, choose your place and enjoy a holiday programme especially designed for people who are young... at heart. All you need to do is to relax and have fun.

Festivals till you drop There are numerous music festivals for young people in summer, and some with an international scope. Make a note of them – you're sure to want to dance all summer long.

Some of the top music festivals this summer 2014: Primavera Sound, in Barcelona: 29-31 May. Indie Scene Festival, Contempop Ranea, in Alburquerque (Badajoz, in Extremadura): 6 and 7 June.

Sonar, in Barcelona: 12-14 June.

Mulafest, in Madrid: 26 and 29 June.

BBK Live, in Bilbao: 10-12 July.

FIB, Benicàssim International Festival, en Castellón (Region of Valencia): 17-20 July.

Monegros Desert Festival, in Fraga (Huesca, in Aragon): 19 July.

San Sebastián International Jazz Festival, Jazzaldía: 23-27 July.

Arenal Sound, in Burriana (Castellón, Valencia): 31 July to 3 August.

You can see the complete line-up for each festival on the official websites, but don't wait to organise your tickets, the music's already playing.

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The town hall do not want to return to a situation like last year, when a number of residents were also fined by the police, but the fact is that they provide a service, which many residents still don´t pay for, and all they are asking for is cooperation in trying to keep the waste to a minimum on the streets by communicating with the town hall.

However, the police are already aware of a few incidents so far, including the one this week, and they have a duty to enforce the laws and byelaws, so if dumping does continue, then fines should be expected, and the responsibility for those who do care

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enough to keep the area clean, such as Cath, will be praised for their actions as was the case this week.

The town hall has already started to make plans for controlling the collection service once again, publishing guidelines and advice on how to deal with domestic garden cuttings, with the simple solution that you should contact the town hall in advance in order to ask when and where to put your clippings on the streets, in order to minimise the time it is there, as they will then tell you the best time and arrange collection.

However, commercially generated garden waste is not acceptable, as in clippings and

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cuttings which have been created by people who are working as gardeners, getting paid to provide a service, and yet expecting the residents of the municipality to pay for disposing of the waste that their activities have created.

All the information on times and schedules can be found on their website, www.orihuela.es, by telephoning the Orihuela Costa town hall on 96 676 00 00 ext 29, emailing them on costa@orihuela.es, or visiting the town hall itself, where the staff will be more than happy to help. The same details can be used for other large items of waste such as furniture and domestic appliances.

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FIRST TORREVIEJA PIPED GAS DELIVERED IN LOS BALCONES The first part of Torrvieja to become active includes the area around Torrevieja Hospital

he councillor for works and services in the city of Torrevieja, Javier Montoro, has announced that piped natural gas has been delivered to the first customers in the city this week.

Gas Natural Cegas has been laying the foundations for the network for some time, and have now switched on the supply in the Los Balcones area of the city. The active area also includes the Torrevieja hospital, which also allows them to replace their original liquefied gas supply to a healthier, cleaner and more cost effective fuel.

The collaboration between the company and Torrevieja town hall was affirmed in a symbolic switch on in February, when the Mayor, Eduardo Dolón, turned the key at the site on calle Mar Jónico in the area of Barrio de San Roque.

In a press conference at the time, it was explained how seven million euro had been invested in the 45 kilometre distribution network, with the aim of connecting 96,800 homes and businesses in the next two years, providing cheaper, cleaner and

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more efficient energy to the residents of the municipality.

Once established, the network will also cover Orihuela, Redován, Benejúzar, Algorfa, Benijófar, Los Montesinos and Torrevieja, with anticipated savings of up to 40% on a household energy bill.

Natural gas is considered as the most competitive and environmentally friendly fuel available at the moment, which also helps to provide a more efficient energy supply to homes.

The work has now extended to calles Rafal and La Paz in Torrevieja by a company established more than 160 years ago in Valencia, with some 644,500 supply points and a distribution network of over 7,800 kilometres so far.

The company supplies natural gas to 195 municipalities of Valencia and continues to invest heavily to extend their natural gas supply to new areas as well as strengthening their distribution network and transportation links.

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DRUNK DRIVER IN MIXED BLESSING CRASH 24 year old male, identified with having the initials D.G.A., has been arrested for colliding with a number of parked vehicles whilst he was driving drunk.

However, fortunate not to have killed himself and other road users, luck dealt a wakeup call as the four vehicles he collided with all belonged to the Guardia Civil and were parked outside the barracks in Benemérita in the town of Guadalajara in the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha.

The incident occurred in the small hours of the morning, at around 4 a.m. last Sunday and the driver gave a positive alcohol test of 1.14 milligrams of alcohol per litre of breath.

In addition, two Guardia Civil traffic officers suffered minor injuries when their patrol vehicle was in collision with a truck on Sunday on the A-5, at kilometre 210, in the Arnoya de Ourense area. The two officers suffered minor injuries and were taken to the Hospital del Carmen. The truck driver, meanwhile, was unhurt.

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TASERS INTRODUCED IN CATALAN POLICE FORCE

NATIONAL POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN MALAGA INCIDENT

Catalan police are now equipped with a new, none-lethal weapon in their equipment kit, as Tasers have been introduced in addition to their normal firearms.

The police have undergone an extensive training scheme on how to use the weapon, including having it used on themselves so they can be fully aware of the effects of using it.

The introduction has not been without controversy however, when the use in detaining one prisoner resulted in a variety of injuries, but many other argue that any injury is far better than the police having to use lethal force.

A Taser is an electroshock weapon sold by Taser International. It uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles causing “neuromuscular incapacitation”.

An officer from the National Police died following an incident in Málaga on Wednesday.

The emergency coordination centre reports that they received calls for assistance to an incident on calle Frigiliana at around 7 in the evening.

There were confused reports from the scene that the officer may have been stabbed, after which gun shots were heard, with witnesses reporting hearing five shots. The officer was accompanied by a colleague at the time of the incident.

The 33 year old officer was transferred to the hospital Carlos Haya, to later die as a result of stabbing injuries incurred in the incident.

The alleged perpetrator of the stabbing was also admitted to hospital, suffering gunshot wounds to the shoulder. It is believed that the man was shot by the second police officer in order to protect the safety of those under attack.

A woman is also reported to have been injured, a suspected victim of shrapnel after the incident. Numerous other patrols attended the scene to assist.

The deceased officer was identified as Francisco Díaz Jiménez.

The locations where the judges will serve have all been selected as a matter of priority, “according to the most urgent needs”, and will serve the courts for a period of “at least” a year. Of these, 14 will be sent to cover the judicial offices in the province of Alicante, 3 in Castellón, and 14 in Valencia.

In addition to the provincial capital of Alicante, the judges will be covering cases in Orihuela, Torrevieja, Elche and Villajoyosa. It has been stressed that these judges are not replacements, but are provided to assist in the ever increasing backlog of cases and tremendous delays that the court system suffers.

The twenty women and eleven men were sworn in during a ceremony attended by King Juan Carlos.

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Yet another familiar Banking name bites the dust

irst Lloyds announced it was pulling out of the Spanish banking market and that it had sold its branches to Sabadell CAM, which upset a huge number of its clients.

Now its Barclays turn, Barclays announced last week that it was pulling out of Spain, Portugal Italy and France.

Barclays have said that these branches will be moved to a non-core business entity; this will become part of their planned “bad bank" which will eventually sell or close all of the £115bn of non-core operations.

"Bad banks" have been used by a number of institutions since the global financial crisis as a way of ring-fencing risky loans and assets.

The carve-up will give greater prominence to Barclays' retail operations in the UK, its Barclaycard credit card arm and its African business.

"This is a bold simplification of Barclays," said chief executive Antony Jenkins. "We will be a focused international bank, operating

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only in areas where we have capability, scale and competitive advantage."

So for all of you who Bank with Barclays you now know what the bank thinks of its loyal expatriate banking customers, they are placing you in a bad bank, severing their responsibilities to you.

My advice to you is if you use Barclays for your day to day banking and are happy leave your account as it is and see if Barclays manage to sell, if they don´t manage to sell and decide to close their branches they will give you notice so you can find an alternative then. If you have cash lump sums sitting with them or investments (that don´t carry hefty redemption penalties) now is the time to consider moving them.

It’s not just Barclays; in February this year Norwich and Peterborough Building Society announced it would close its Gibraltar branch at the end of this year. In January this year HSBC Bank International (HBIB) completely closed down its Isle of Man and Guernsey centres for international clients who are based overseas.

The list seems to go on and on, the sad truth is as stated in a previous article I wrote in the RTN in February 2014 is: “The main reason for this is that Banks just don´t want or need YOUR money. According to the British press banks and building societies have built up a £130billion war chest of dirt-cheap cash. These intuitions have been stockpiling money and paying little or no interest on it as a result for the foreseeable future they don´t need to pay struggling savers any extra interest or work to keep existing clients.”

If you have been or will be affected by the above, there is no time like now to act, if you are unsure as to what is available and what option is best for you just call me on 658 892 330 or contact me by email christina.brady@blacktowerfm.com. Alternatively contact Dave

Diggle (Costa Blanca South) on 615 607 278, or email dave.diggle@blacktowerfm.com and we will be more than happy to run through the options with you. Our advice is free so why not take advantage of this.

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.

Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority and is registered with both the DGS and CNMV. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licensed in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) License No: 00805B and registered with the DGS in Spain.

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BEACHES, FOOTBRIDGES AND PIRATES ON THE ORIHUELA COSTA The tender for providing life guard services on the Orihuela Costa has been published via the official regional bulletin, and closes on the 5th of June. There are already at least two different companies who have shown interest in bidding for the contract, but the information will not be available until the tender period closes.

The contract negotiations for providing beach bars in Orihuela is still ongoing, with both sides continuing dialogue to ensure compliance with all terms, including debt repayment, which is in the hands of the contracts department of the town hall.

The two new remaining pedestrian bridges on the Orihuela Costa, the first near the yet to be completed school, the second on the Villamartin road, are set to be officially inaugurated on Thursday the 29th of May at 12:00. The Mayor of the municipality, Monseratte GuillĂŠn, will preside over the official ceremony which will be attended by some of the other councillors involved, at the site of the Villamartin road bridge, near the Zenia Boulevard. The infrastructure department are now looking at how the pathway will continue at the Villamartin end, which was not part of the original plan for the bridge construction, with a view to provide both a crossing and safe walkway to the next street in the route.

The ASOKA animal protection group, who manage the municipal animal welfare centre, are once again urging people to not feed human food remains, or wet cat food to the colonies of stray cats living on the coast. They are asking those who wish to feed the animals to continue

by only giving them dry cat food, so as to reduce the leftovers which attract other animals such as rats and insects. The town hall meanwhile are urging everybody to also take their rubbish home, after numerous people have been seen discarding tins and cat food packets onto the waste ground, rather than putting it into the dustbins. AS well as causing an eyesore in the area, some of this waste also blows into the sea and has been known to kill marine wildlife who try to eat the waste products.

The councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, has announced that the Orihuela Costa will play host to a traditional Mariners Market at the end of July. This time, the event will take place near to Playa La Glea in Campoamor, and will be held from the 30th of July until the 3rd of August. Much like the Medieval Markets, the Mariners Market offers a wide range of gifts and goodies, many of which are handmade, and is a welcome addition to the cultural calendar whenever it visits a town or city.

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PEDRO MANCEBO ON EXITE RADIO ith so much still going on in the political world of Orihuela, from threats to overthrow the government to criticism of the current management team, one influential politician has been active for some time on the coast and will be updating us on Exite Radio on Monday morning.

With a positive result from the courts recently, the next plenary meeting in Orihuela, which is held on Wednesday, will see Mancebo´s powers as a fully recognised opposition councillor, after months of being ignored by the mayor after his controversial and legally discussed expulsion from the political group he claimed to represent.

To find out what this means for now and the future, make sure your radio is tuned to 93.1fm, or you can listen on the website via www.exiteradio.com, and join Mark Nolan chatting to Pedro Mancebo just after 10:00 on Monday.

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PARTY GRANTS UP FOR GRABS

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espite the news last week that 49,694 homes were repossessed from defaulting borrowers in 2013, a 10% rise from a year earlier, whilst many of the so called “social housing” units still stand empty and barren, and this week´s news that 1,275,700 Spanish job seekers has not worked in the last three years, a figure which equates to 1 in 5 of the six million total unemployed, the people of the Alicante province will at least have something to look forward to with the announcement of a 600,000 budget to spend on fiestas.

The Diputación de Alicante has set aside 607,557 euro in aid for trade fairs and commercial events, of which 132 municipalities in the province, nine more than last year will benefit. Overall, the budget has increased by 25% above last year´s party contribution.

The deputy responsible for public works and development, Alejandro Morant, has explained that this year the Dipucatión has been removed the population limit in order to qualify and apply for aid, as last year it was only municipalities with fewer than 35,000 inhabitants who could apply. He stressed that “the great interest in this competition between the municipalities of the province and its contribution to the revitalization of the local business sector promoting the cultural, artistic and gastronomic 1landscape of the municipalities”.

The grants are designed to assist municipalities in addressing issues such as the cost of renting “stands” or “marquees”, as well as providing technical assistance, publicity and promotion of the show, renting lighting or sound.

The 25% increase may well be seen as favourable initially, but with municipalities of larger sizes now able to apply, the total budget will have to spread further, which could well now see the smaller municipalities suffer as the money is diverted towards the bigger areas.

However, the maximum eligible amount is 5,000 euro and is determined by the population of the municipality, and smaller municipalities are able to cover the entire costs of their fiesta using the grant, the larger municipalities are likely to only be allowed to use it as a token contribution.

The Vega Baja is set to benefit from a 111,515 share of the total, which can be divided between the 27 towns of towns of Albatera, Algorfa, Almoradí, Benejúzar, Benferri, Benijófar, Bigastro, Callosa de Segura, Catral, Cox, Daya Nueva, Daya Vieja, Dolores, Formentera

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T.A.A.B.S. CHARITY SINGERS Over 100 people turned up to see T.A.A.B.s Charity Singers at The Playa Flamenca May Festival on Sunday 18th and joined in singing along to the well known songs.

T.A.A.B.S. will be next singing at the Celtic Isle Tuesday market on 3rd June in aid of Help at Home so come along and support a worthwhile Charity.

Meanwhile, following another function, the Orihuela Costa Royal British Legion Chairman Keith Carter received 208 Euros from Chloe representing Hellies Bar, Los Dolses, money raised from a show where T.A.A.B.S performed yet again. The picture shows Shirley Godfrey from T.A.A.B.S with Chloe and Keith Carter.

For enquiries about T.A.A.B.S contact Shirley on: 677 313 073 or Email: sgodfrey223@gmail.com

del Segura, Granja de Rocamora, Guardamar del Segura, Jacarilla, Los Montesinos, Orihuela, Pilar de la Horadada, Rafal, Redován, Rojales, San Isidro, San Miguel de Salinas, San Fulgencio and Torrevieja.

In addition, the Provincial Council will subsidize 15,000 to trade fairs and other events in Crevillent, Elche and Santa Pola.

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CORVERA CABLE THIEVES CAUGHT

Officers from the Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia have arrested two people for their alleged involvement in stealing cables from the unopened and unfinished regional airport at Corvera.

The two detainees, of Spanish nationality, have been the subject of an investigation after it was discovered earlier this year that cable was going missing from lighting and beacons near the access roads at the airport facility. In total, some 16,000 metres of cable has gone missing, with a value of 100,000 euro.

The investigation led officers to a scrap and waste company in the Campo de Cartagena, where the officers were then able to identify the two suspects in the case following the finding of cables that matched the style taken from the airport.

The two suspects, residents of Fuente Alamo, were then apprehended on suspicion of being responsible for the theft.

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BRITISH PASSENGER AIRLIFTED OFF FERRY The Spanish coast guard carried out a helicopter extraction of a British passenger from on board the ferry “Pont –Aven” bound for Santander on Monday, after a call to a medical emergency.

Helimer 218 was dispatched from the base at Santander to an area about 95 nautical miles to the northwest of Cabo Mayor.

The ship had called for assistance after the passenger had fractured four fingers on his left hand, apparently after a fall.

The call was made to the French rescue coordination centre, who in turn contacted the Spanish Salvamento Marítimo, who carried out the successful operation.

The injured passenger was taken to the hospital de Valdecilla.

ARRESTED FOR INSTALLING SPY APP ON MOBILE PHONE The Guardia Civil in Burgos have arrested a 23 year old male, identified with the initials D.H.P., charged with a crime of discovery and disclosure of secrets and against privacy, after installing an application on his partner´s mobile phone in order to keep a track of calls, text messages and the location.

The arrest took place after the owner of the mobile phone became concerned over fast battery drainage on her phone. The matter was reported to the authorities who investigated the device and believed charges are appropriate.

It is believed that the man installed the application whilst pretending to carry out another task on the handset, thus installing the “app”. The

installation allowed the accused to monitor the activities of the phone, without the user realising.

A number of similar applications are available for mobile phones, some marketed as being just for fun, others for apparently legitimate reasons such as monitoring the whereabouts of children or family members, with their permission and knowledge.

Upon identifying and locating the man, he immediately admitted the facts, and was presented to the courts in Burgos.

WOMAN GIVES BIR TH ON RESCUE SHIP A woman, of sub-Saharan origin, gave birth on Tuesday, moments after boarding a coast guard ship engaged in rescuing over 50 people from a small boat in the Alborán sea.

A Spanish navy ship was also nearby, with a doctor on board, and moved to the area, but the staff on the rescue ship had already assisted in the birth, cutting the umbilical cord and reporting both mother and baby were doing fine.

A French navy ship had spotted the small craft in the sea and alerted the coast guard, who immediately dispatched a rescue helicopter along with the rescue ship to the scene. Upon arrival, the crew noted 52 people on board the vessel, including children, and began the rescue operation.

The rescue ship, Guardamar Caliope, took now 53 passengers, including the woman and baby, plus 13 other women, 33 men and 5 children, to the port of Almería.

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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.

Statistics and Sunshine I rarely trust statistics, and particularly those in articles in the press that begin with “According to the latest statistics…”. I know far too much about how ‘flexible’ statistics can be, and how they can be twisted and manipulated to match the political arguments and headline grabbing deceptions of the day.

Recent headlines in the UK press screaming “One in five British Expats in Spain returning home” and “End to the Mediterranean Dream for British Expats”, and “Has the Sun Set on the Expat Dream in Spain?” caught my attention recently. They were an amusing read, but I felt that they required rather more clarification.

Distrustful as I am of UK statistics, I am equally cynical about Spanish data. In the case of Brits returning home, the statistics came directly from Spanish Town Halls, which are not exactly renowned as being at the pinnacle of statistical efficiency. This data comes, of course, from British expats taking the trouble to register with the authorities and entering their names on the register; many do not, and particularly those who have holiday or rental homes, and intend to live in Spain for less than six months each year.

Back to the headline grabbing horrors, “One in five British expats in Spain returning home”. What the article doesn't mention, of course, is

that four out of every five expats still choose to live in Spain, and are very happy about it. This is merely a different interpretation of exactly the same set of statistics, but it doesn't make such a good headline, does it?

It is true, of course, that the recession and reduction in job opportunities have led to serious financial difficulties for many expats who have decided to return to their countries of origin. However, suggestions that sun seeking retired expats now prefer to give up on the traditional retirement hotspots of Spain, France and Portugal in order to live in Dubai, the Caribbean, Thailand or even Switzerland are simply ridiculous.

Since I moved to Spain, there has always been movement of those who longed for a new life in the sun, only to find that it was not for them. Many were unwilling or unable to learn the language, appreciate the culture, missed British TV, or continually complained about an exchange rate that was lower than expected. These expats quickly returned to their home countries, realising that life as an expat was not for them. Others faced the hardships of death of a partner, family problems, serious illness or breakdown in relationships, making a return to the UK inevitable.

Statistics aside, my own contacts in the removals business in the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and the Canary Islands confirm that there is by no means a one-way exodus to the UK. Retired expats, seeing the property bargains to be had in Spain, France and Portugal are heading out to pick up a dream property at a good price. Prices in favourite retirement destinations, such as the Balearics and the Canary Islands, remain buoyant, because of considerable interest from Scandinavian,

German, Russian and even Chinese buyers. I also know of many expats who have returned to the UK, mainly for financial or health reasons. In many cases, the returned expats have not settled well in their home country, and their one aim is to return to Spain at the earliest possible opportunity, and when their personal circumstances improve.

So, for those who have deserted a gentler and more relaxed life in the sun to return to the cold, damp UK, I raise a glass and wish you well.

However, the use of flawed statistics by the press do not tell the true story, which is that most of us are very content with our lives in the sun!

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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MAZDA MX-5 TAKES CONVER TIBLE AWARD

BY NICK IRELAND The World’s best-selling two-seater sports car is still acclaimed by fans and media 25 years after its launch.

More than 113,158 units of MX-5 have been sold in the UK since 1990 alone and on May 15th the Mazda MX-5, was presented with the prestigious ‘Convertible Award’ at the 2014 honestjohn.co.uk awards, in London.

The awards are allocated to those vehicles that attract the greatest numbers of page-views on the honestjohn.co.uk website. The hugely-popular Mazda MX-5, which won ‘Most Popular Roadster’ in the honestjohn.co.uk awards last year, has continued to prove its lasting appeal to visitors on the site over the past year – as well as its ability to deliver sports car performance, without the price tag.

“The Mazda MX-5 has long been regarded as the most enjoyable and engaging open-top car, building up a huge following over the years,” explains Dan Harrison, Editor of honestjohn.co.uk. “So it's perhaps no surprise to see it coming out as the most popular convertible on honestjohn.co.uk. Its combination of buzzy performance and superb handling, combined with an affordable price tag has clearly found favour among our users.”

Last month the Mazda North American Operations debuted the MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). A global announcement, this limited-edition automobile will be sold as a 2015 model. The anniversary edition was built not only as a tribute to the unassuming diminutive roadster that sparked a large automotive impact but also to celebrate every owner and car enthusiast it's won over throughout its 25-year history.

"The original concept behind the MX-5 was so simple: to offer the pure joy of a lightweight sports car that moves precisely as the driver intends," said Takashi Yamanouchi, chairman of the board, Mazda Motor Corporation. "While responding to increasing safety and environmental requirements, in the 25 years since its launch we have had to continually reinvent the MX-5 – far beyond a simple evolution – in order to stay true to that original ideal. The history of the MX-5 is one of changing everything in order to stay the same, a history of innovating in order to preserve."

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An often confusing aspect for drivers in Spain is the appearance of a coloured rectangle on the windscreen of cars. That sticker corresponds to the Inspección Técnica de Vehículos, or ITV for short, which displays that fact that the vehicle has passed a periodic and mandatory test of roadworthiness.

The sticker is placed on the windscreen of cars and is regulated by Royal Decree, which states that “vehicles that have favourably passed the periodic test shall display in a conspicuous place a distinctive, which date indicate they must pass the next inspection”.

Anybody who has been for one of these inspections will known that it is much like the equivalent of the M.O.T. in the U.K., albeit with different qualifying criteria, but on passing the test the vehicle´s documents are updated, and the sticker given to be displayed on the windscreen.

As for where the sticker is displayed, that too is dictated by law, and it Is mandatory to place it in the upper right corner of the windscreen as you are looking out, affixed to the inside, so that the sticker can be clearly observed from the outside of the vehicle, where it will subsequently be displayed in the upper left hand side.

A common question relating to this sticker is whether old ones have to remain as time goes by. The simple answer being that as the sticker is used to indicate the date of the next required test, then the answer has to be “no”, only the current and valid sticker should be present.

There is a fine for not displaying the sticker correctly, with the driver possibly becoming liable to an 80 euro sanction, halved if paid in good time, but simply ensuring the sticker is in the right place, and valid, can avoid a lot of undue hassle during routine vehicle checks.

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SCANDINAVIAN ACADEMY CELEBRATES GREEN FLAG In a ceremony on 15 May, attended by staff, parents and children, the Scandinavian Academy of Orihuela Costa celebrated the granting to the Academy of the environment certification, the “Green Flag”.

The Nordic Council has promoted eco-schools as an instrument for achieving a sustainable environment in the Scandinavian and Baltic countries. The award of the Green Flag recognises the environment achievements of the recipient schools. To obtain the award, schools must demonstrate during a two year period activities in the field of energy saving, recycling and improvement of the open air environment. The Orihuela Costa Scandinavian Academy has conscientiously followed this programme.

Some months ago it inaugurated a rooftop garden constructed from entirely recycled material. Children help remove litter from the local area.

The enthusiasm for which school and children have pursued the objective of obtaining the Green Flag award was very present at the celebration on 15 May. Local C.L.A.R.O. Councillor, Bob Houliston has supported the Academy in obtaining the award and making known to

the local Orihuela and Orihuela Costa community their success. A representative of the Parents Association of Orihuela Costa municipal schools attended the ceremony and will try and arrange meetings and activities between the children of municipal schools and the Scandinavian Academy in order to promote integration on the coast.

CHAPLAINCY OF ST PETER & SAINT PAUL SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION A grey and grizzly La Siesta early morning did not dull or dampen the spirits of those who attended the La Siesta Church Centre on Sun 18 May 14 when four members of the Chaplaincy of St Peter and St Paul were ‘Confirmed’ in what was a joyous and delightful Ceremony. The sun duly shone towards the end of the Service!

The confirmands were Colin Anderson (La Siesta), Thomas Gladwell (Los Balcones), Sandra Harbut (Lago Jardin) and Michael Walker (La Marina (San Fulgencio)). Supporting members of each of their congregationspresented the candidates for Confirmation.

The Officiating Celebrant at the Confirmation Service was Honorary Assistant Bishop - The Right Reverend Michael Colclough who was assisted by the Chaplain Revd Christopher Scargill and many other members of the Chaplaincy’s Ministry Team.

The La Siesta Church centre congregation was swelled to near capacity by Chaplaincy members.

All the Candidates were graduates of the Chaplaincy’s ALPHA Course held during the Autumn months of 2013 with some additional tutorial instruction from the Chaplain and in preparation for the actual Service.

After the ceremony refreshments were provided by Chaplaincy members where Bishop Michael took the opportunity to informally meet the confirmands and their supporters and many other members of the Chaplaincy’s Church Centre congregations.

An occasion not to be forgotten by many See below Bishop Michael with the four confirmands, joined by the Chaplain, other members of the Chaplaincy Ministry Team and the two Chaplaincy Wardens More information on the workings of the Chaplaincy - the location of the various Church Centres - and other planned activities and events can be found on their web-site: http://c-of-e-torrevieja.com/

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MAN ARRESTED FOR AMBULANCE THEFT A 43 year old man has been arrested by officers from the National Police in the town of Vélez-Málaga on Wednesday, after he allegedly stole an ambulance with four patients on board, telling them to strap themselves in because he was on a secret mission.

The ambulance driver alerted the police of a topless and barefoot man who had stolen the ambulance. Several patrol cars were alerted and rushed to the scene.

The man, who did not have a license to drive, was stopped within a few minutes of his mission, having driven around a kilometre, with lights and siren active, and the patients still on board.

In a statement after the event, one of the patients said that they realised that the person at the wheel was “not the usual driver” and questioned him of his status. The reply, according to the witness, was, “I'm secret police, I'm hurt and on a secret mission”.

He has been charged with vehicle theft and dangerous driving.

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TRADITIONAL SPANISH PAELLA AT ROCKY’S aella is a Valencian rice dish that originated in its modern form in the mid-19th century near lake Albufera, a lagoon in Valencia, on the east coast of Spain.

Many non-Spaniards view paella as Spain's national dish, but most Spaniards consider it to be a regional Valencian dish. Valencians, in turn, regard paella as one of their identifying symbols.

There are three widely known types of paella: Valencian paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, but there are many others as well.

Valencian paella consists of white rice, green vegetables, meat (rabbit, chicken, duck, land snails), beans and seasoning. Seafood paella replaces land animals with seafood and omits beans and green vegetables.

Mixed paella is a free-style combination of land animals, seafood, vegetables, and sometimes beans. Most paella chefs use calasparra or bomba rices for this dish.

Other key ingredients include saffron and olive oil

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9. Caracul, Dorset, Urial, Mufflon and Jacobs are types of what?

10. What are Strength, Chariot and Hermit?

11. Belly, Block, Blout, Nut, Rib and waist are all parts of what?

12. Mauna Loa, Paricutin, Surtsey and Susya are all what?

13. BOZ was the penname if which writer?

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15. What organisation is known as the Society of Friends?

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THERAPIES FOR THE FIVE SENSES A romas and colours to make you feel good; laughter to improve your mood; age-old techniques and oriental massages that will give you balance and wellbeing... Are you up for trying them? They are all available at Spain's spa resorts and thermal centres. Traditional treatments are being renewed with the latest trends in health and beauty therapies. Why not try them out for yourself?

Spain is a well known destination for thermal spa treatments, thanks to its quality facilities and excellent waters. Now you will also find a renewed "menu" of treatments in traditional spa resorts. They include the latest therapies and innovative techniques, although the aim remains the same: to improve the condition of the body, inside and out.

This trend is also giving rise to another type of centre, which is getting more and more popular - the spa and hydrotherapy centre. Would you like to discover new experiences? These programmes open up a world of sensations.

It has been proven that heat, essential oils and music all have a beneficial effect on our state of health, both physical and psychic. Baths with flowers and citrus fruits, aromatherapy, and music and colour therapies complement and reinforce the results of traditional thermal spa treatments. The Puente Viesgo Spa Resort, 28 kilometres from Santander (Cantabria), is one of many locations where you can try for yourself.

Age-old alternative techniques We are discovering age old techniques from the Far East that look for balance between body and mind. They do this eliminating disturbances in the flow of vital energy, returning the body to a state of physical well-being and harmony. You can opt for sessions of reiki, shiatsu, reflexology or a geo-thermal therapy massage, at places such as theTalasoterapia Zelai Centre, in Zumaia (Guip煤zcoa); Blancafort Spa Resort (38 kilometres from Barcelona); or in Tarragona, at the Ra Beach Thalasso-Spa hotel, and Montbri贸 Thermal Centre.

Would you like to try something more unusual? The Mondariz Spa Resort (58 kilometres from Pontevedra) has a Celtic circuit, based on the therapeutic heritage and know-how of this ancient people. You could also try a session of laughter therapy at the active well-being centre at Paradise Park Resort, in Tenerife, or improve your memory and attention span through the spatherapy programme and braining treatments offered at the Marina d'Or complex, in Oropesa del Mar (Castell贸n).

Whatever you decide, and these are just a few of the suggestions you might like to consider, you will go home good as new.

ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO SPENDING ON THE INCREASE Consumers in Spain spend more than 7 billion euro on tobacco products and more than 3 billion euro on alcohol each year, according to a new study by the EAE Business School.

Despite the country-wide smoking ban in certain areas, Spain is still in the top 5 countries of smokers, along with Greece, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Japan, with cigarette consumption actually increasing, as each smoker now uses 2,462 cigarettes (or equivalent) per year, an average of 6.75 packs or 123 cigarettes per day, a 4.46% increase on last year.

Extremadura, Madrid and Aragon are the areas where the biggest tobacco spenders are located, whereas the Canary Islands, Navarra and Catalonia yield the lowest expenditure.

In terms of alcohol, the report shows that the average cost last year was 684 euro per person, an increase of 1.30%, pitching the country around the middle in comparison terms with other countries.

Geographically, the Basque, Catalan and Balearic zones spend the most on alcohol, whereas those who spend less are located in Extremadura, The Canaries and Cantabria.

The average consumer profile of alcohol consumer in Spain is the man, 65 years or older and a graduate with a second and third stages, while the average profile of smoker in Spain is that of a woman, aged between 45 and 64, and with secondary education.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:00 Fake Britain. 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 11:45 Caught Red Handed. 12:15 Call the Council. 13:00 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:15 BBC Regional News. 14:30 The Link.

15:15 Escape to the Country. 16:15 The Hairy Bikers’ Best of British. 17:15 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 17:45 Antiques Road Trip. 18:30 Pointless. 19:15 BBC News at Six. 19:45 BBC Regional News.

20:00 The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

20:30 EastEnders. After doing some digging, Bianca realises she has been taken for a fool, but how will she react? Suspicions are rife in the Carter household as it seems that more than one person is being deceitful. Still shocked about the discovery he has made, Tamwar confronts the culprit.

21:00 Film - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (12). Swashbuckling adventure. In the fourth instalment of the series, Jack Sparrow finds himself on the hunt to find the Fountain of Youth as he is held captive on Blackbeard’s ship. Having bumped into a former flame who lures him on board, Jack finds himself battling zombies and encountering mermaids as he tries to defeat his arch enemy once and for all.

Starring: Johnny Depp, PenÈlope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane, Kevin McNally, Sam Claflin.

23:05 BBC News at Ten. 23:30 BBC Regional News.

23:40 Have I Got a Bit More News for You. The extended version of the popular news quiz, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists including Ross Noble.

00:25 The Football League Show. In the last show of the season, Manish Bhasin presents highlights from the League One and Two play-off finals held at Wembley, as the final promotion issues are settled.

01:15 The Graham Norton Show. 02:00 Weatherview.

02:05 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:10 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:10 Call the Council. 08:55 Film - When Time Ran Out (PG). 10:40 The Pallisers. 11:35 The Pallisers. 12:30 Golf. 14:30 Wanted Down Under Revisited. 15:15 Talking Pictures.

15:45 Film - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (PG). 17:30 Nature’s

Great Events. 18:30 Flog It. 19:15 Eggheads. 19:45 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:30 Great British Menu.

21:00 Springwatch. 22:00 The Fast Show Special.

22:30 Inside No 9. 23:00 Goodness Gracious Me: Reunion Special. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy. 02:05 Watermen: A Dirty Business.

03:05 Natural World. 04:05 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Empire - Learning Zone.

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 Storage Hoarders. 12:30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 13:30 Dinner Date. 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. 19:15 ITV News and Weather. 19:30 You’ve Been Framed.

20:00 Emmerdale. Declan is forced to pick a side.

Ross begins to change his view of Donna. Chas is determined to get James’s undivided attention.

20:30 Britain’s Got Talent. Every night this week, from Monday to Thursday, Ant and Dec welcome nine acts onto the stage. Each has a chance of winning 250,000 pounds and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance. While the judges offer their opinions, the viewing public can vote for their favourites. The act with the highest number of public votes automatically goes through to the live grand final. The two runnersup will then face the judges again.

22:00 Coronation Street. Love fool Tina discovers the truth. Anna’s birthday surprise goes awry. Eva puts her foot in it.

22:30 Britain’s Got Talent. Results. After a tense wait, it is time to find out which act has the highest number of public votes and automatically goes through to the live grand final.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:20 Off Their Rockers. Return of the comedy series featuring fearless senior citizens playing pranks on the public with the aid of hidden cameras.

23:45 Benidorm. When Madge’s estranged daughter Valda arrives at The Solana, Madge is convinced that she is after Mel’s money. Cockney conman Gary starts working his way through the holidaymakers, and a remedy for an upset stomach proves unsettling for Madge.

00:45 Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey. In the final part of the series, Joanna visits the mountains of

northern Greece, which reverberate with ancient stories and legends. She begins with a climb up Mount Olympus, the country’s highest peak and the traditional dwelling place of the gods, and meets athletes who are taking part in the brutal challenge of the Mount Olympus marathon. Travelling east off the beaten track, she comes across a women’s fortune-telling festival, whose origins date back to Homer. She also explores a magnificent church that was built in just 40 days, and discovers the otherworldly landscape of Meteora, where Orthodox monks still inhabit the monasteries in the sky.

01:35 Jackpot247. 04:00 UEFA Champions League Weekly. 04:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 05:10 ITV Nightscreen.

Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Police Interceptors. 13:10 Chinese Food in Minutes. 13:30 5 News Lunchtime. 13:35 Home and Away. 14:05 Neighbours. 14:35 NCIS. 15:35 Film - The Devil’s Brigade (15). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 Film - The Dam Busters (U). 21:50 5 News. 22:00 What the Dambusters Did Next. 23:40 Film - Raid on Rommel (15). 01:30 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. 02:05 Super Casino. 04:05 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 Divine Designs.

Channel 4 05:35 Hugh’s 3 Good Things. 06:05 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 06:10 Deal or No Deal. 07:05 Countdown. 07:50 Film - Garfield Gets Real (U). 09:15 Film - Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (U). 11:00 Undercover Boss. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:35 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 French Collection. 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 The World’s Weirdest Weather. 22:00 The Island with Bear Grylls. 23:00 Man v Weird. 00:00 Gogglebox. 01:00 Random Acts. 01:05 Fargo. 02:05 Scandal. 02:55 Southcliffe. 03:50 Mr Drew’s School for Boys. 04:45 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:00 Four Rooms. 05:55 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems.

Monday, Monday, 26th May, May, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 The Gary Jackson Show, 13:00 Acceptable 80´s with Paul Baker, 14:00 Dixon of Dock Green - The Gentle Scratcher, with David Calder and David Tennant 15:00 A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson. Ep 1 of 5 16:00 Lounge Sounds with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Im Sorry I’ll Read That Again 20:00 Drama at 8, Further adventures of Sherlock Holmes 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 Book at Bedtime, Mr Wrong (Pt 1) by Elizabeth Jane Howard. 23:00 Classical Nights

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 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 Peppa Pig. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Milkshake Monkey. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00

Monday, 26th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Phil Redmond 18.05 Hand Made – Curse of the Dead – a terrific short horror film made by youngsters from Stagekids and EKA. 18.15 Learn The Lingo – Learn Spanish with Martine.

18.30 The Boat Show – A short guide - owning your own boat.

19.00 Let's Talk with young golfing talent Keiron Fowler and owners of website the EuroTourGuide - Dave & Jess Hayes.

19.30 Spanish Eye – Volunteers at the Cartagena Miil Museum 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Fake Britain. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Caught Red Handed. 12:30 Call the Council. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors.

15:15 The Link. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best of British. 17:30 Antiques Road Trip. 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. Chaos descends on the Butcher household as Carol and David’s wedding day arrives will the day run as smoothly as planned? Stan makes Dean an offer he can’t refuse. Sharon tries to talk to Ian but will her words have the impact she desires?

21:00 Holby City. Crush. Amy’s world is turned upside

down when she finally gets what she wants in an unexpected way - but she may not be able to escape her past mistakes. Serena is faced with a heartbreaking decision when her mother pays an unexpected visit to Holby, and Adele shows her true potential when she’s given the opportunity to shine by Jonny.

22:00 Happy Valley. Catherine sinks into a deep depression as she learns that Tommy is still at large.

The net finally closes in on Kevin.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News.

23:35 Imagine.... Philip Roth Unleashed Part 2. Alan Yentob talks to Philip Roth in the second half of a twopart film. After his scandalous debut with Portnoy’s Complaint, and the intensely personal novels of his early career, Philip Roth turned this same fearless vision to some of the great themes of the American century - civil rights, McCarthyism, the Vietnam war as his characters become impaled on history.

00:45 Film - White Oleander (12). With her mother

Ingrid serving a life sentence for murder, teenager Astrid becomes part of the foster care system.

02:25 Weatherview. 02:30 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:00 Roman Voices. 06:30 Found. 06:45 Lizard Girl.

07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Caught Red Handed. 08:35 Call the Council. 09:20 Countryside 999. 10:05 Watchdog. 11:05 Real Lives Reunited.

11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 Film - Jubal (PG). 14:35 The Super League Show. 15:20 The Pallisers. 16:15 Cash in the Attic. 16:45 Big Cat Diary. 17:15 Nature’s Great Events.

18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:30 Great British Menu. 21:00 Springwatch. 22:00 Welcome to Rio. 23:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 The Culture Show. 00:50 Horizon. 01:50 Ian Hislop’s Olden Days.

02:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Coding: the Future is Creative. 05:25 Megabits. 05:55 Cracking the Code.

ITV 05:10 ITV Nightscreen. 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. Megan refuses to lose hope over Declan. Donna is not sure if she has the stomach for duplicity. Fed up, Moira attempts to build bridges.

20:30 Britain’s Got Talent. After thousands of applications and hundreds of auditions, the search reaches the live semi-finals. The remaining 45 acts now have to impress judges and win the all-important public vote. The act with the highest number of public votes automatically goes through to the live grand final. The two runners-up will then face the judges again.

22:00 Coronation Street. Tina pays the ultimate price.

Owen demands an explanation. Gail confronts Leanne and Kal. 22:30 Britain’s Got Talent. Results. After a tense wait, it is time to find out which act has the highest number of public votes and automatically goes through to the live grand final. The two runners-up have to face the judges again.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:35 The Cube. Athlete Ash thinks that he can give the Cube a run for its money, but can he hop, skip and jump all the way to glory? Rugby nut Graham also steps up to try his luck, but will the formidable Cube be out of his league?

00:35 Wild Britain with Ray Mears. Ray visits the quintessential British habitat - the hay meadow. Since the Second World War, over 90 percent of meadows have disappeared from our landscape.

01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 Loose Women. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4 05:55 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. 06:05 Deal or No Deal.

07:00 Countdown. 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. 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 French Collection. 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 Location, Location, Location. 22:00 The Complainers. 23:00 Embarrassing Bodies. 00:05 Coppers. 01:05 Random Acts. 01:10 Pokerstars.Com EPT London. 02:05 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 02:35 Transworld Sport. 03:30 Mobil 1. 04:00 Ginetta GT5 Challenge. 04:25 Four Rooms. 05:20 Hugh’s 3 Good Things. 05:50 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. Channel 5 05:45 Divine Designs. 06:10 Wildlife SOS. 06:35 Wildlife SOS. 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 Peppa Pig. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 09:55 Milkshake Monkey. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Police Interceptors.

13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Cowboy Builders.

14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Lies Among Friends. 18:00 5 News at 5.

18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Classic Car Rescue. 21:00 Ben Fogle’s Animal Clinic. 22:00 The Mentalist. 23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 00:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 01:00 Body of Proof. 01:55 Access. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:05 King’s Cross: Inferno on the Tube.

05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 Divine Designs.

Tuesday, 27th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to Ralph McTell, singer songwriter and best known for his hit Streets of London.

18.05 Spanish Dive Adventures – Diving off the Spanish coast 18.30 Let’s Talk Special – Ex-ELO guitarist David Scott-Morgan at the Torrevieja Fellowship Church.

19.00 San Fulgencio Fiestas – the final selection of truly amazing artists performing at the La Marina fiesta.

22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Tuesday, uesday, 27th 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 - The key of the nick, stars David Calder and David Tennant 15:00 A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson, Ep 2 of 5 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, Further adventures of Sherlock Holmes 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Mr Wrong (Pt 2) By Elizabeth Jane Howard 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

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02:15 Weatherview. 02:20 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Fake Britain. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Caught Red Handed. 12:30 Call the Council. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors.

15:15 The Link. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best of British. 17:30 Antiques Road Trip. 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.

21:00 Watchdog. Consumer series with Anne Robinson, Matt Allwright and Chris Hollins. The team discover how some insurance companies are failing flood victims. Plus Kate Bush - her concert is a sell out, but if you got a second-hand ticket will you be able to get in? Plus the dangers lurking at a wellknown holiday park.

22:00 Del Boys and Dealers. France. Episode 2.

South London trader Ernest believes a bronze chess set, which he bought at an antique fair in Kent, is an original piece by three of the nation’s most renowned sculptors. Auction regulars Sharon and Al from Essex go on a weekend away in France where they attempt to clean up at a local auction. There’s only one problem - they don’t speak a world of French between them.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News.

23:35 A Question of Sport. Sue Barker hosts an episode of the light-hearted sports quiz looking ahead to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Joining regular team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are boxing great Barry McGuigan, double gold-medal-winning swimmer Mark Foster, defending heptathlete champion Louise Hazel and weightlifting medal prospect Zoe Smith.

00:05 The Guess List. The famous faces this time include Russell Grant, Rachel Riley, Warwick Davis, Jane Horrocks and Gary Lineker.

00:50 Film - It’s a Boy Girl Thing (12). Romantic comedy in which neighbours and lifelong enemies Woody and Nell wake up one day to find themselves in each other’s bodies. In their switched identities they each set out to destroy the other’s high school reputation, but when they start to succeed they get more than they bargained for. Starring: Samaire Armstrong, Kevin Zegers, Sherry Miller, Robert Joy, Sharon

BBC 2 05:55 Cracking the Code. 06:55 What Makes Me, Me? 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Caught Red Handed. 08:30 Call the Council. 09:15 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 10:00 Amazon’s Retail Revolution: Business Boomers. 11:00 Bang Goes the Theory. 11:30 See Hear. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 Film - Kismet (U). 14:50 Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets. 15:20 The Pallisers. 16:15 Cash in the Attic.

16:45 Big Cat Diary. 17:15 Nature’s Great Events.

18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:30 Great British Menu. 21:00 Springwatch. 22:10 Coast Australia. 23:00 Episodes.

23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Watermen: A Dirty Business.

01:20 See Hear. 01:50 The Story of Women and Art. 02:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 The Modern Monarchy.

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. Donna makes a potentially lucrative proposition. James and Chas grow closer. Robbie finds himself at a loose end.

20:30 Britain’s Got Talent. Another nine acts take to the stage. While the judges offer their opinions, the viewing public can vote for their favourites. The act with the highest number of public votes automatically goes through to the live grand final. The two runnersup will then face the judges again.

22:00 Coronation Street. Shocked residents make a horrific discovery. Owen’s world is torn apart. What has Tracy been up to?

22:30 Britain’s Got Talent. Results. After a tense wait, it is time to find out which act has the highest number of public votes and automatically goes through to the live grand final. The two runners-up have to face the judges again.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:35 On Assignment. John Irvine travels to India to

see how families, campaigners and even Bollywood superstars are tackling the issue of rape in the country.

Rohit Kachroo meets one of South Africa’s first black female winemakers to find out about her achievements in an industry traditionally dominated by white men.

00:10 Film - Total Recall (18). Douglas Quaid has an ordinary life, although he dreams nightly of Mars - a planet he has never visited. Determined to find the meaning of these dreams, he visits Rekall Inc - a specialist in memory implants - intent on buying a memory ‘holiday’ trip to Mars. But the implant does more than give Quaid a holiday memory! Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox, Michael Ironside, Marshall Bell.

02:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

Pyjamas. 09:55 Milkshake Monkey. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Police Interceptors.

13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Cowboy Builders.

14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 16:15 Film - Next Stop Murder. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away.

19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 21:00 Marchioness: Party Boat Disaster Minute by Minute. 22:00 NCIS. 23:00 Film - Jack Taylor: The Priest. 00:45 Cricket on 5. 01:50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. 02:15 Super Casino. 04:05 Beware!

Cowboy Builders. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 Divine Designs.

Channel 4 05:50 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 06:05 Deal or No Deal. 07:00 Countdown. 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. 12:00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News. 13:05 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. 13:35 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. 14:40 French Collection.

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 The Supervet. 22:00 24 Hours in A and E. 23:00 Derek. 23:30 Cardinal Burns. 00:00 Cardinal Burns. 00:35 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions.

01:20 Random Acts. 01:25 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. 02:20 Film - Julia (15). 04:45 Four Rooms. 05:40 Hugh’s 3 Good Things.

Channel 5 05:45 Divine Designs. 06:10 Wildlife SOS. 06:35 Wildlife SOS. 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 Peppa Pig. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in

W ednesday, ednesday, 28th May, May, 2014

08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson.

13:00 Power Anthems with Paul Baker, 14:00 Death is not the End, Insp Rebus thriller by Ian Rankin Ep 1 of 3 15:00 A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson Ep 3 of 5 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, Further adventures of Sherlock Holmes 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Pont du Gard by Elizabeth Jane Howard 23:00 Classical Nights,

Wednesday, 28th May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon test out his survival skills talking with author & TV presenter Ray Mears an expert in bushcraft.

18.05 Costa Blanca Life - featuring an eclectic selection of events, people and places around the region.

19.00 An Evening With... Benidorm’s Take That, live at the Benidorm Palace Circus.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

29th MAY 02:20 Holiday Weatherview. 02:25 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Fake Britain. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Caught Red Handed. 12:30 Call the Council. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors.

15:15 The Link. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best of British. 17:30 Antiques Road Trip. 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. Ian’s behaviour causes Sharon to fear the worst, leaving Phil to take action. Shirley takes matters in to her own hands to help Mick out, but he is less than happy when he realises the lengths she has gone to.

21:00 Food Inspectors. Britain consumes almost 220,000 tonnes of bacon every year. Chris finds out how mass-produced bacon can be made, while Gaby cooks up the posh stuff. Matt reveals the role of slave labour in bringing food to the table, meeting two immigrant workers from Slovakia who were recruited in their home town to work in the UK. Chris visits a butcher to learn the importance of storing and preparing cooked and raw meat separately to avoid cross contamination. In Oxford, food inspector Richard visits a hairdressing salon which is selling food and drinks outside its premises. And in Newcastle inspectors Paula and Caroline visit a kebab shop.

22:00 From There to Here. Drama telling the story of two Manchester families whose lives are brought together following a terrible event. May 1997. As election fever hits Britain, Daniel’s double life is beginning to catch up with him. On one side of Manchester, his wife Claire proudly watches their eldest daughter stand as a Labour candidate - and on the other side, Joanne is in labour with his new daughter.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News.

23:35 Question Time.

00:35 Film - The Crossing Guard (15). When Freddy Gale learns that the man who killed his young daughter in a drink-driving incident has been released from prison, he vows to kill him. Six years of mourning have turned him into an unpredictable alcoholic with a burning hatred of the man behind bars. However, when he encounters the object of his malicious desires, he finds a remorseful character who is similarly burdened.

BBC 2 06:00 Labrinth’s Speak Out. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Caught Red Handed. 08:35 Call the Council. 09:20 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 10:05 Escape to the Continent. 11:05 First Time on the Front Line. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 Film - Hans Christian Andersen (U).

14:50 Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets. 15:20 The Pallisers. 16:15 Cash in the Attic. 16:45 Big Cat Diary.

17:15 Nature’s Great Events. 18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:30 Great British Menu. 21:00 Springwatch. 22:00 Springwatch. 22:30 Burning Desire: The Seduction of Smoking. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Welcome to Rio. 01:20 Thalidomide - The Fifty Year Fight. 02:20 This is BBC Two. 04:55 Children at Work. 05:20 The Charles Dickens Show. 05:40 The Charles Dickens Show.

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. Donna gets in much deeper than she had intended. Chas takes a leap of faith when it comes to James. Kerry crashes into a new friend.

20:30 Britain’s Got Talent. The remaining acts now have to impress judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - and win the all-important public vote. The act with the highest number of public votes automatically goes through to the live grand final. The two runners-up will then face the judges again.

22:00 Coronation Street. Who do the police think is behind Tina’s attack? Anna finds herself under fire. Kal is left disappointed.

22:30 Britain’s Got Talent. Results. After a tense wait, it is time to find out which act has the highest number of public votes and automatically goes through to the live grand final. The two runners-up have to face the judges again. In addition to performances by this year’s contestants, a star-studded line-up takes to the stage.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:35 Fearne and.... McBusted. As McBusted prepare to complete a sell-out tour across the UK and Ireland, Fearne Cotton is granted unprecedented access to the super group. The band discuss their partying lifestyle which led to stints in rehab, life outside the band and their excitement about being back on tour. Fearne also spends time with each of the band’s members and their families as they open their hearts and homes and allow the cameras to capture lives beyond the spotlight. The boys also invite Fearne to take part in their favourite game, tattoo roulette - which sees the loser of the game add to their tattoo collection!

01:00 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen.

14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Mystery Woman: Game Time. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away.

19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 21:00 The Spy Who Brought Down Mary Queen of Scots.

22:00 Trauma Doctors. 23:00 The Man Who Ate Himself to Death. 00:00 The 16-Year-Old Baby. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:05 Bangkok Brits. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 Divine Designs.

Channel 4 05:40 Hugh’s 3 Good Things. 06:05 Deal or No Deal.

07:00 Countdown. 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. 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 French Collection. 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 Posh Pawn. 22:00 Meet the Police Commissioner. 23:00 My Granny the Escort. 00:05 The Island with Bear Grylls. 01:05 24 Hours in A and E. 02:00 Embarrassing Bodies. 02:55 Random Acts.

03:00 Man v Weird. 03:55 Time Team Special. 04:50 Unreported World. 05:15 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners.

Thursday, Thursday, 29th 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 Death is not the End, Insp Rebus thriller by Ian Rankin Ep 2 of 3 15:00 A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson Ep 4 of 5 16:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, The Navy Lark. Operation Recovery.

20:00 Drama at 8, Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Whip Hand by Elizabeth Jane Howard 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

Channel 5 05:45 Divine Designs. 06:10 Wildlife SOS. 06:35 Wildlife SOS. 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. 12:10 Police Interceptors. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Beware! Cowboy Builders.

Thursday 29thMay, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with pianist Richard Clayderman.

18.05 Wedding Show – Recording your most memorable day.

Make sure you pick the best photographer.

18.15 Spanish Eye – The Goldsmith of Quesada.

18.30 Viva Vitality – looking good for the summer.

19.00 TVM (series) – Sit back and enjoy an hour of fantastic music and videos especially chosen by Peter Taylor.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Fake Britain. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Caught Red Handed. 12:15 Call the Council. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors.

15:15 The Link. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best of British. 17:30 Antiques Road Trip. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

20:00 The One Show. Presented by Chris Evans and Alex Jones.

20:30 EastEnders. The Butcher household comes to terms with recent events.

21:00 DIY SOS The Big Build. Bury.Michelle and

Rod’s six-year-old daughter Maddie has a rare brain disease which has left her struggling to walk and talk.

The Malones have spent the last two years adapting their home so that it works for Maddie’s condition but unforeseen problems with the build have left them living in just a couple of rooms in a house that is unsafe.

22:00 Have I Got News for You. The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren Mitchell and Joe Wilkinson.

22:30 Room 101. Greg Davies, Ben Fogle and Janet Street-Porter attempt to convince host Frank Skinner to consign their pet hates and worst nightmares to the depths of Room 101.

23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News.

23:40 The Graham Norton Show. Hollywood super-

star Tom Cruise, co-star, actress Emily Blunt, Oscar winner Charlize Theron and Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane join Graham, plus music from Coldplay, who perform A Sky Full of Stars.

00:20 Uncle. Having been moved on whilst busking, Andy’s day goes from bad to worse when he calls round to Gwen’s flat and meets her new boyfriend.

00:50 EastEnders Omnibus. 02:45 Weatherview.

02:50 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:00 The Little Promise. 06:15 Loona Balloona. 06:30 Jona’s Ark. 06:45 My Kite is Flying. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Caught Red Handed. 08:35 Call the Council. 09:20 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 10:05 The Great British Sewing Bee. 11:05 First Time on the Front Line. 11:35 The Travel Show. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 A to Z of TV Gardening. 13:05 Film - Alvarez Kelly (PG). 14:50 Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets. 15:20 The Pallisers. 16:15 Cash in the Attic. 16:45 Big Cat Diary. 17:15 Nature’s Great Events.

18:15 Flog It. 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 - Valhalla Rising (15). 02:35 Question Time. 03:35 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. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. James is determined to be honest with Chas. Donna and Ross’s unlikely alliance gets tested. Val covers her disappointment over the end of her marriage.

20:30 International Football. England v Peru.

England play their final World Cup warm-up match on home soil and a morale-boosting performance would be the perfect send-off in front of an expectant crowd at Wembley.

23:10 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:45 Film - Casino Royale (12). Superb spy action and a blistering return for the new Bond. With two kills under his belt, MI6 agent James Bond is elevated to OO status, but his next mission goes badly awry.

Redemption is offered in a high-stakes poker tournament in Montenegro against dastardly banker Le Chiffre. Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini.

02:20 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

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. 20:35 Unreported World. 21:00 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 22:00 Peter Kay Live at The Manchester Arena. 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. 00:05 Rude Tube. 01:05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 01:30 Film - Hot Shots! (PG). 02:55 Random Acts. 03:00 Southland.

03:45 Desperate Housewives. 04:25 Four Rooms.

05:20 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:40 Hugh’s 3 Good Things.

Channel 5 05:45 Divine Designs. 06:10 Wildlife SOS. 06:35 Wildlife SOS. 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. 12:10 Police Interceptors. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Cowboy Builders. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film – Unstable (12). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Ice Road Truckers: Deadliest Roads. 21:00 Eddie Stobart’s Excellent Adventures. 22:00 NCIS. 23:00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 23:55 Bangkok Brits. 00:55 Access. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:05 Ben Fogle’s Animal Clinic. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:20 House Doctor. 05:45 Divine Designs.

Friday 30th May, May, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes 14:00 Death is not the End, Insp Rebus thriller by Ian Rankin Ep 3 of 3 15:00 A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson Ep 5 of 5 16:00 Rewind the Radio with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Hancocks Half Hour. The Scandal mag 20:00 Drama at 8, Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Child’s Play by Elizabeth Jane Howard 23:00 Classical Nights followed by Exite Overnight.

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05:15 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. 06:10 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 06:35 Hugh’s 3 Good Things. 07:00 Countdown. 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. 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 French Collection.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is joined by Rob Grant, TV comedy writer for Spitting Image and creator of Red Dwarf.

18.05 FAQ - Ralph Tenbrink shares his fascination for creepy crawlies in Spain 18.30 Let's Talk. – Simon is with Holly Coleman and John Atkins.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – a wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety Show.

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07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 Nigelissima. 13:00 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News.

14:10 Weather. 14:15 Escape to the Country. 15:00 Triathlon. 18:10 Film - How to Train Your Dragon (PG). Animated adventure featuring the voices of Jay Baruchel and Gerard Butler. 19:40 BBC News. 19:50 Regional News. 19:55 Weather.

20:00 Pointless Celebrities. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman are joined by broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill and doctor-turned-funnyman Graeme Garden, TV historian Dan Snow and Countdown word expert Susie Dent, doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley and academic Germaine Greer, and BBC business correspondents Robert Peston and Steph McGovern.

20:50 The National Lottery: In It to Win It. Dale Winton presents the quiz in which five contestants pit their wits to scoop a big cash prize.

21:40 Casualty. A barrister is angry to have been replaced on a case by a colleague, and as she dashes from court she collides with a cyclist. However, when Jeff and Tamzin arrive, it soon becomes clear the woman’s problems are more mental than physical. A teenager is brought in after collapsing and as Connie tries to find the cause, she also has to deal with his overbearing father, who is struggling to come to terms with his son’s sexuality.

22:30 Mrs. Brown’s Boys. A hypnotist is booked to provide the entertainment at the triplets’ baptism - and Agnes soon finds herself under his spell.

23:00 BBC News. 23:15 Weather. 23:20 Film - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (12). 01:05 Film - The Uninvited (15). 02:25 Weatherview. 02:30 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:00 Menu.

Menu.

Menu.

Preview. 07:35 Pallisers. 08:30 Great 09:00 Great British Menu. 09:30 Great 10:00 Great British Menu. 10:30 Great 11:00 FIFA World Cup 1962. 12:30 Great

British British British British

Railway Journeys. 13:00 Two Greedy Italians. 14:00 Talking Pictures. 14:35 Out of the Past. 16:05 Film Fire Down Below (12). 18:00 Flog It. 19:00 Natural World. 20:00 A Culture Show Special. 21:00 Fawlty Towers. 21:35 The Goodies. 22:05 I Love the 70s.

23:05 Top of the Pops. 00:05 The Old Grey Whistle Test. 01:35 Film - Mean Streets (18). 03:20 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 CITV. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 The Hungry Sailors. 11:20 Murder She Wrote. 12:15 ITV News and Weather. 12:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 13:20 Storage Hoarders. 14:20 Film Beethoven’s 5th (U). 16:05 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 17:05 Off Their Rockers. 17:35 Tipping Point. 18:35 Local News and Weather. 18:45 ITV News and Weather.

19:00 Let Me Entertain You. Customers of a milkshake parlour in Brighton are asked to Sing for Their Supper and the Pop Pod scours shopping centres for Britain’s best Freddie Mercury impersonators.

19:30 You’ve Been Framed. The Mafia moves to the Lake District, a mother eats her own baby and Harry himself challenges Vic Reeves to a game of walnut golf.

20:00 Britain’s Got Talent. Ant and Dec present the last live semi-final, which sees nine more acts compete to impress the judges and secure the all-important viewers’ vote. At stake is the chance to appear at this year’s Royal Variety Performance and win a lifechanging cash prize of £250,000, but first the contestants have to secure one of two remaining places available in the final. And if things don’t go to plan on stage, the hopefuls can still be buzzed off - so the pressure is on to prove they’ve got what it takes.

21:30 World Cup Epic Fails. One-off special celebrating the funny side of the football tournament, presented by Angus Deayton. The globe’s biggest sporting event hasn’t been without its fair share of unfortunate events, from cringeworthy opening ceremonies, dread-

ful songs and terrible styles and fashions through the decades, to previously unseen presenter fails and bloopers. Angus fondly looks back on these moments and more as Roy Hodgson and the England squad prepare to take on Italy in their first match of the 2014 World Cup. 22:30 Britain’s Got Talent. The act who most impressed the public receives a ticket to the final, while the contestants who didn’t quite reach the top spot are left at the mercy of Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, who offer the last remaining place to one of them.

23:00 ITV News and Weather. 23:20 The Americans.

00:15 The Americans. 01:10 Jackpot 247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4 05:40 Hugh’s 3 Good Things. 06:05 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. 06:10 Deal or No Deal. 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 Frasier. 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. 14:40 Channel 4 Racing. 17:10 Come Dine with Me. 17:40 Come Dine with Me. 18:10 Come Dine with Me. 18:40 Come Dine with Me. 19:15 Come Dine with Me. 19:40 Channel 4 News. 20:05 The Restoration Man. 21:00 Grand Designs. 22:00 Film - Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (12). 23:50 Film - The Firm (15). 02:45 Film – Choke (18). 04:15 Hollyoaks Omnibus.

Channel 5 05:45 Divine Designs. 06:10 Wildlife SOS. 06:35 Wildlife SOS. 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.

08:40 City of Friends. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:10 The

Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky.

09:25 Angelina Ballerina. 09:45 Rupert Bear. 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Access. 11:05 The Dog Rescuers.

11:30 Classic Car Rescue. 12:35 Film - Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (15). 14:20 Film Raid on Rommel (15). 16:15 Film - The Dam Busters (U). 18:45 What the Dambusters Did Next. 20:00 Cricket on 5. 21:00 5 News Weekend. 21:10 Longmire.

21:55 NCIS. 22:55 NCIS. 23:55 NCIS. 00:55 Access.

01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Car Crime UK: Caught on Camera. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 The Funky Valley Show. 05:55 The Funky Valley Show.

Saturday 31st May, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is joined by Rob Grant, TV comedy writer for Spitting Image and creator of Red Dwarf.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Ralph Tenbrink shares his fascination for creepy crawlies in Spain 18.30 Let's Talk. – Simon is with two more interesting characters from the Costa – Holly Coleman and John Atkins.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – a wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety Show.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Saturday 31st 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.

1st june Town (18). 02:00 Weatherview. 02:05 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show. 11:00 The Big Questions. 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer.

13:00 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News. 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead. 14:15 Countryfile. 15:10 Flog It. 16:10 Escape to the Country. 16:55 Brazil with Michael Palin. 17:55 Points of View.

18:10 Songs of Praise. Pam Rhodes presents a survivor’s account of the D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, one of the most pivotal moments of the Second World War. 18:45 Pointless Celebrities. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman are joined by veteran presenter Nicholas Parsons, composer Rick Wakeman and actress Hannah Waterman are among the contestants battling it out in a celebrity edition of the general knowledge quiz, in which they must come up with the least likely answers to a series of questions.

19:30 BBC News. 19:50 Regional News. 19:55 Weather.

20:00 Countryfile. Matt Baker visits Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, once owned by the powerful Rothschild family, revealing the links between the estate and the Wildlife Trust. Ellie Harrison is nearby in Wendover Woods, discovering creatures great and small, from tiny bats to a mythical beast loved by children everywhere.

21:00 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce and the experts return to Richmond Park in west London, where members of the public gather at White Lodge, home of the Royal Ballet School, to find out the worth of various antiques and collectibles. Items include a table said to be made of timber from Old London Bridge, a Maori feather box, a patriotic musical chamber pot and an artist’s brush pot bought in a junk shop more than 50 years ago.

22:00 Quirke. The family has been rocked by the revelation that Quirke is the natural father of Phoebe, prompting her to move out and take up with a dangerous man called Leslie White. The name soon becomes familiar to the pathologist, who is investigating two apparent suicides - one a rich society woman, the other the wife of a former student - and when he is led into Dublin’s seedy underworld of drugs and erotica, he has reason to fear for his daughter’s safety.

23:30 BBC News. 23:45 Regional News. 23:50 Weather. 23:55 Live at the Apollo. 00:25 Film - Ghost

BBC 2 06:40 Film - Beautiful but Dangerous (U). 08:05 Pallisers. 09:00 Gardeners World. 09:30 The Beechgrove Garden. 10:00 FIFA World Cup 1966.

11:40 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 13:00 Rowing.

14:45 Film - The Victors (PG). 17:15 Football. 20:00 Tropic of Cancer. 21:00 I Bought a Rainforest. 22:00 Britain’s Greatest Pilot. 23:00 D-Day: The Last Heroes.

00:00 D-Day: The Last Heroes. 01:00 Film - Battle in Seattle. 02:35 Countryfile. 03:30 Holby City. 04:30 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 CITV. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 May the Best House Win. 11:20 Murder She Wrote.

12:20 Love Your Garden. 13:25 ITV News and Weather. 13:30 Long Lost Family. 14:35 Columbo.

16:30 Let Me Entertain You. 17:00 A Touch of Frost.

19:00 You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill showcases more funny footage filmed by viewers on their camcorders and mobile phones, featuring monkeys behaving badly, major slip-ups and Harry’s Top Five Reasons to Never Go to America.

19:35 Local News and Weather. 19:45 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Catchphrase. Stage star and presenter Denise Van Outen, stand-up comedienne Jo Brand and actor Charlie Condou (Coronation Street’s Marcus Dent) line up to `see it and say it’ as they try to guess the familiar phrases hidden in animated clues and win thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. Stephen Mulhern hosts.

21:00 Michael Flatley: A Night to Remember.

Marking the 20th anniversary of Riverdance, this entertainment special hosted by Christine Bleakley sees Michael Flatley take to the stage to perform on British TV for the first time in more than a decade, accompanied by his troupe of 30 dancers and musicians. The renowned choreographer also looks back on his career, and former Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle performs the title song to his new show Lord of the Dance - Dangerous Games. Friends and fans including Bruce Forsyth also pay tribute.

22:00 Coronation Street. As Tina’s condition deteriorates, the pressure is on for one resident. But have the police got the wrong person and is Tina’s attacker still

at large? When Kal lets slip to Nick that he was with Leanne when they found Tina, Nick puts two and two together and realises they’re an item. Storming into the Bistro, he shouts at an upset Leanne. Will this be enough for an angered Leanne to end it with Kal? The girls are shocked to hear that Anna slept with Phelan to save their family but she makes them promise not to tell Gary. Elsewhere when Dennis calls at the hospital to see Tina, Rita thaws towards him giving Dennis a glimmer of hope.

22:30 Film - Quantum of Solace (12). Spy adventure starring Daniel Craig. Following betrayal by his lover, secret agent James Bond embarks upon a globe-trotting mission to discover the truth. Soon, 007 comes into contact with the shadowy Quantum organisation, whose intentions are decidedly sinister...

00:35 ITV News and Weather. 00:50 Rugby Highlights. 01:40 The Store. 03:40 Motorsport UK. 04:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 05:15 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4 04:15 Hollyoaks Omnibus. 06:20 Four Rooms. 07:15 The Hoobs. 07:40 British F3. 08:10 How I Met Your Mother. 08:30 How I Met Your Mother. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:30 Secret Eaters. 14:25 The Big Bang Theory. 14:55 The Big Bang Theory. 15:25 The Big Bang Theory. 15:50 The Simpsons. 16:20 The Simpsons. 16:50 Film - Chalet Girl (12). 18:40 Deal or No Deal. 19:35 Channel 4 News. 20:00 Four Rooms. 21:00 For the Love of Cars.

22:00 Fargo. 23:05 Film - The Change-Up (15). 01:10 Film - Meet the Spartans (12). 02:35 Southland. 03:20 Utopia. 04:15 Dog’s Mercury. 04:40 Building the Dream. 05:35 Deal or No Deal.

Channel 5 06:00 Angels of Jarm. 06:10 Roary the Racing Car. 06:20 Angels of Jarm. 06:25 The Funky Valley Show.

06:33 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. 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:35 City of Friends. 08:45 Milkshake!

Bop Box. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:10 The Adventures

of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:25 Angelina Ballerina. 09:45 Rupert Bear. 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Power Rangers Super Samurai. 11:35 Power Rangers Megaforce. 12:10 Access. 12:25 Ultimate Police Interceptors. 12:55 Film - Street Fighter (12). 14:50 Film - Richie Rich (PG). 16:40 Film - Big Daddy (12). 18:25 Film - Open Season 2 (PG). 20:00 5 News Weekend. 20:05 Film - The Medallion (PG).

22:00 Film - Resident Evil: Extinction (15). 23:35 Film Blade II (18). 01:45 Super Casino. 04:10 Classic Car Rescue. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 The Funky Valley Show.

Sunday 1st June, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Phil Redmond is the creator of Grange Hill, Brookside, Hollyoaks and The Courtroom?

18.05 Hand Made – Curse of the Dead – a terrific short horror film made by youngsters from Stagekids and EKA. 18.15 Learn The Lingo– Learn Spanish with Martine.

18.30 The Boat Show – A short guide about what it takes to owning your own boat.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) with young golfing talent Keiron Fowler and owners Dave & Jess Hayes.

19.30 Spanish Eye – Expat volunteers at the Cartagena Military Museum withtheir pet project – a WWII Stug tank.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Sunday 1st June, 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 - Private Lives by Noel Coward 16:00 Comedy - Cabin Pressure with Stephanie Cole - Douz 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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Property for Rent 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 bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool. 350

Euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (88757) FOR RENT in La Florida. 2 bed 1 bath bungalow. Solarium. Free Satellite TV with 42inch screen.

Quiet area. Large community pool in Torrevieja. Furnished.

300 Euro per month CALL 965 326 302 (69110) WANTED We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, 3 beds urbanization Playa Golf, and detached houses. If you think your property may be suitable please CALL NOW on 966 772 553 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, includ-

ing bills. 966 772 553 PLAYA FLAMENCA 2 Bed, 1 bath 1st floor apartment with English TV. Walking distance to Carrefour supermarket, the commercial centres of Playa Flamenca, La Mosca and the Citrus centre. 375€ per calendar month including bills. Call us on 966 772 553 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 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

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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 bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool.

350â‚Ź inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553

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) 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 fur-

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nished. 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 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) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Roco del Mar, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities.

Contact: 96-673-00-57. (109515)

This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low community fees.Reduced price!. Call 968 971 860 (101510) Top floor duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, sat TV and open kitchen. Sold furnished. Large solarium with sea views, shaded terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 92,500 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (101524) 2 bed, 2 bathroom South-West facing townhouse. Overlooks the communal swimming pool.

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

(100860) 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in the heart of Cabo Roig. N332 beachside.

Furnished. A/C and sat TV. Underground parking. Incredible

pool and sea views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach and all amenities. Euro 139,950. Call 968 971 860. (100887) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach.Off road parking and use of a communal pool.

95,000 euro Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100884) 2 bed, 1 bath South-facing apartment. Overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony. Fully furnished with A/Con and sat TV. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig. Walking distance to the beach. 99,750 Euro.

Call 968 971 860. (101123) Situated in Torremendo, San Miguel de las Salinas is this lovely 4 bed, 3 bath detached Villa with private pool and beautiful views to the countryside. Open fireplace, and Air Con with also all white goods. On 290m2 plot with off road parking only 4.5kms from San miguel and 2kms from Torremendo.Just reduced eur 162,500 eur. Call 667 592 467 (100853)

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Beautiful ground floor apartment.

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

(100855) 3 bed 2 bath Penthouse in the very popular Molino Blanco Development,fully furnished and also Sat T.V and A/Con. Overlooks the park area and has lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium. Only a 1000 metres from La Zenia beach and has access to all of the local 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

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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) 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,

Monday, 26th May, 2014 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) 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 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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what interest there would be in the area.

As part of this campaign, the group will be performing a display on the 1st of June on the Orihuela Costa, the same day of the Pink Ladies charity walk and Solidarity Run, where they will also be on hand offering information and leaflets on what they do, and answering any questions you might have.

The group is currently composed of an international membership, so there should be no concerns about coming together as part of a community, as they all work tirelessly together to ensure that everybody is welcome, as part of an association that is growing with interest with every day, and as part of a group that people of any age can join in.

They have a Facebook page, which is “Judo Club Nozomi Torrevieja”, can be contacted by telephone on 658 206 778, and can be emailed at: judoclubnozomi@hotmail.com

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TORREVIEJA LIFE GUARD COMPETITION This weekend, La Mata and Torrevieja could well have been considered the safest place to be on the coast of Spain, as the beaches and municipal swimming pool played host to the Spanish national lifeguard competition.

Taking place on the 24th and 25th of May, the event saw over 100 athletes take part, all looking to be crowned the champion of life-savers.

It may well have proved a daunting task for some of the heroes of the beach to reach the accreditation of one of the competitors though, as Concepción

Having been slowly growing in support from their base in Torrevieja, sweeping up medal after medal, the NAZOMI Judo Club is now looking to expand its training services on to the Orihuela Costa.

With members starting at just 3 years of age, and then going through all different age groups, the training sows the seeds for some of the most important foundations for a stable and healthy lifestyle.

Discipline, respect, control and defence are the key elements handed through the training programs.

The club is a member of both the national and regional authorities who monitor and ensure compliance with all aspects of safety and procedures required when taking groups through their sometimes gruelling training, and also provide competitions for the participants to enter.

Now, the group hope to form a permanent base at the new Orihuela Costa Cultural Centre, where the Reading Point is housed, and are looking to see

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Escatllar Fernández de Misa was one of the athletes taking part, having already won 50 international medals, including merit from the Spanish Olympic Committee.

The event was organized by the sports department of Torrevieja town hall, in association with both the national and regional groups representing life guards, the Federación Española de Salvamento y Socorrismo (FESS) and the Federación de Salvamento y Socorrismo de la Comunidad Valenciana (FVSS).

CLAPTONS G.S. MAR MENOR GOLF

This month’s competition was held at the prestigious Mar Menor course. The weather looked as if it was going to be kind to us with a warm day and very little wind. However as the day progressed the wind decided to make its presence felt which meant that on some of the long par fives the wind was in our faces which obviously the course designer meant it to be. In the end the wind made very little difference as we returned with very good scores, with the silver division coming out on top.

Congratulations to Tony Wilson having the honesty to change his handicap down three shots to where he is playing at the moment. With everybody finished we made our way back to the Clubhouse for

our usual meal and presentation. Our thanks to Chris and his staff for excellent hospitality once again. Overall Winner: Tony Wilson 36 points Gold Winner: lan Venables 35 points on c/b Gold Runner Up: Brent Hollings 35 points Silver Winner: Terry Smith 34 points Silver Runner Up: Mike Wyatt 31 points Best Front Nine: Ian Fogarty 16 points on c/b Best Back Nine: Tony Stead 19 points on c/b Nearest the Pin: 2nd Andy Trefry, 8th No result 14th Brent Hollings, 17th Alan Venables Most Potential: Phyllis Venables Singles Matches: Chris Gridley bt Rick Drake 1 up Next match 20th June at Lo Romero..

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TORREVIEJA LADIES DARTS ORGANISATION - 11TH ANNUAL PRESENTATION DINNER This year the Ladies of the League gathered at Carmen’s Restaurant in El Chaparral for their Annual Presentation Dinner.

The Presentation commenced with special gifts for Keith Lowman, Matt Robson, Clive Brooks and Ann McGivern, along with flowers for the wives and Ann Bartlett, in recognition of their services to the League. This was followed by the presentation of Flowers to the Captains, in recognition of the work they also do for the League.

This was followed by the New Player awards: League Badges for Sam Billingham, Shirley Ward and Mary Rainsford. 100+ Certificates and badges for Chris Greenwood, Anita Morfee, Pamela Taylor and Christine Simmons.

Other Awards; High Ton (151+) Shirley Stephenson, 171’s for Julie Musa and June Howarth. Bull Finish for Jeannie Parrish, Chris Greenwood and Julie Musa. Least Darts went to Marylyn Jackson, and the Highest Checkout was jointly shared by Pauline Lockley and Yvonne McIntosh.

The Most Improved Player on the Team: for Black Dog Ladies was Joan Harrison, Friendly’s Temps was Ann Bartlett, Dave’s Babes was Lin Cousins, El Balcon Chicas was Jane Costello and Wildcats was Sam Billingham. The Most Improved Player Overall was Pauling Lockley.

The Most 100+ on the Team: Black Dog Ladies was Christine Simmons, Friendly’s Temps - Ann Wharton, Dave’s Babes - Ann McGivern, El Balcon Chicas - Shirley Ward, and the Wildcats – Yvonne McIntosh. The Most100+ Overall was Shirley Stephenson.

The Most Games Won on the Team: for the Black Dog Ladies was Pamela Taylor, and Friendly’s Temps - Natalie Clifford, Dave’s Babes - Anita Morfee, El Balcon Chicas - Shirley Stephenson.. The Most Games won Overall - Yvonne McIntosh.

the Friendly’s Temps.

The Player of the Year is Shirley Stephenson.

New Season 2014 - 2015 - New teams need to get their Registration Form with photos and their Venue Form completed, along with the Fee by the 31st August 2014. Existing Teams have until the 10th September 2014 to complete their renewals.

Ladies Triples: Champions Marylyn Jackson, Pam Taylor and Joan Harrison; with Runners Up Shirley Stephenson, Sue Casey and Shirley Ward.

Ladies Pairs: Champions: Shirley Stephenson & Sue Casey, Runnersup: Joy Don & Ann McGivern. Joint Third: Marylyn Jackson & Pam Taylor, and, Chris Greenwood & Jane Costello.

Ladies Singles: Champion: Yvonne McIntosh, Runner Up Pauline Lockley, Joint 3rd Sue Casey and Ann Wharton- 5th to 7th Medals presented to: Ann McGivern, Marylyn Jackson and Natalie Clifford.

The Players Team of the Year went to the Friendly’s Temps.

Alternative Format Knockout Cup Champions are the Black Dog Ladies, Runners Up El Balcon Chicas. The Consolation Cup went to

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League Champions – The Wildcats

Image 3 The Diana Lloyd Shield - El Balcon Chicas Image 4 The Players Team of the Year – The Friendly Temps Image 5 Captains with their Flowers Image 6 The Alternative Format Knockout Champions – The Black Dog

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The Diana Lloyd Knockout Trophy Champions El Balcon Chicas and Runners up the Wildcats.

The League Championship: Champions the Wildcats, Runners Up El Balcon Chicas and 3rd Place went to the Black Dog Ladies. The Wooden Spoon went to Dave’s Babes.

Prospective New Teams - Currently, we have several bars interested in having a Ladies Team, and as these bar are in a start up situation, I do not have Captain’s details. If you are interested in playing Ladies Darts, or joining a team for the night out, you might even run the raffle or collect subs; please give me a ring (or email) and I will put you in touch with your nearest Team.

Once again, well done to everyone this season, keep up the good work, and we look forward to seeing everyone again soon.

Pam Horton, 96 571 0066, Coordinator, Dartess501@gmail.com

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INTERNATIONAL 4 NATIONS BOWLS TOURNAMENT Athena Beach Hotel, Cyprus 21st to 25th April 2014

By Jackie Breslin, Team Manager I was fortunate to be selected as Player /Manager for the second 4 Nations Bowls Tournament hosted

by Bowls Cyprus, the venue this year was the fabulous Athena Beach Hotel, truly a great bowling venue although some of the greens now need some remedial work on the bases to maintain the hotel's high standing in world bowls.

Having just missed out on winning last year we were all determined to go one better this time round and with our team of : Men : Jackie Breslin, Pete Bonsor, Steve Cantley, Steve Pearson and Graham Cathcart.

Ladies : Sheri Fletcher, Lisa Bonsor, Yvonne Brydon, Debbie Colqhoun and Jan Dando.

We were all fairly confident as we left Alicante airport.

There were 3 different disciplines Ladies Team, Men's Team and Overall Team and after day 1 overall we were sitting 2rd, 2pts behind Israel, however our ladies continued their great team performances they had shown over the last year and were already 5 points clear, winning both pairs and both triples games.

Our ladies continued to show their class, winning 2 pairs games and all 3 triples games on day 2, our men were still not performing to expectation only picking up 5 out of 12 points available but hopes were high that we would finish strongly.

The ladies had lost only 1 of the 10 games played and were running away with their team discipline

after the pairs and triple events.

Moving on to the singles and rinks on day 3 with Jan playing singles and Sheri skipping the rink of Debbie, Lisa and Yvonne the ladies had no intention of letting their form slip and won all 4 games. The form of our men did not improve only picking up 1 win in the rinks skipped

by Pete with Jackie playing singles.

Overall going into the last day we were sitting joint top with Israel with a 20 shots advantage, our ladies to their credit had already won their discipline, so all to play for.

The final day could not have been better with us playing Israel for the overall team gold, Israel like our ladies had won the men's event with a day to spare.

So, with everything to play for I decided to make a change to the format of the men's team with Pete playing singles and me moving over to skip the rinks, this seemed to work with Pete winning and the rinks close at 9 all after 9 ends but failed to win another end, so could our ladies continue their winning ways? Because of our superior shot difference 1 more win would do us, but our ladies were having none of it winning both games handsomely.

This crowned an excellent tournament with the Ladies winning Gold and Gold overall for the team, medals and cups were presented at the Gala dinner.

A big thank you goes to Bowls Cyprus for their organization and hopefully we can return next year to defend the title, just to finish I would like to thank John Muldoon, our National Director and all the other supporters who travelled.

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CARP R US FISHING CLUB This weeks match on May 22nd, was the second of the Summer series and was fished on the Eden stretch of the River Segura in Guardamar.

In joint first place were Derek King and Roy Buttress with 5.54kg, and in third place was Geoff tempest with 4.76 kg. All using feeder.

Next week will be the first visit of the year to Argos.

Meet at the cafe at 7.30, draw will take place on the bank at 8.00. Fishing 9.00 till 3.00.

The next Quiz night will be on Tuesday May 27th, commencing at 7.30 and teams of 6 or less can take part. Cost of entry is 1€ per person and all are welcome.

The next Sunday meeting is on June 1st, 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 just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar near the Repsol garage.

For further information on this Angling and Social club visit the website www.carprus.net or telephone 966 717 923.

LA SIESTA BOWLS REPORT This week saw the conclusion of our yearly ‘friendly’ game The Egg Cup Challenge, which Yours Truly had the pleasure this year of being Captain, against our neighbours from down the road San Luis. Happily for us, it was victory for La Siesta winning by an impressive 19 points to 9. The format was two games, home and away, of six rinks of trips. We got off to an excellent start in the home leg taking the points 12-2, and then drawing the away leg 99. Thank you to all who took part, especially to those who turned out at a few hours notice namely Jean and Norman Murphy for the home game, and Izzi and Bert Bell the away game. Thanks too to Barbara Cooper for running the raffle and

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to those who contributed the prizes, especially Steve at Bar El Toro for his very generous prize donation.

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.

LA MARINA BOWLS - PHIL MORRIS MEMORIAL Bowls Report for week commencing 19th May 2014 This weekend the club held the Phil Morris memorial Trophy.

12 teams played in 2 leagues over Saturday and Sunday with the winners of each league playing off for the honour of being the champions, the completion ran very smoothly and everyone enjoyed themselves the final game was played between the trips of Roger Stacey, Linda Vincent skipped by Dave Taylor against Connie Shirley, Dave Willas Skipped by Bill Jones despite taking an early lead Bills team could not hold on to the advantage with Dave Taylor running out the winners in the end.

Phil s widow Joan flew over from the UK to present the tro-

phies to the winners and runners up, the picture above shows Joan with the winners.

Over the past two weeks La Marina have played for the Friendship Shield against our nearest rivals Monte mar, the game is played home and away with the overall score deciding the winners La Marina won the first game at home and travelled to Monte mar with a 28 point advantage the away game also went in La Marinas favour winning by 11 points making an overall advantage of 39 points and retaining the trophy.

Further information about La Marina Bowls club contact Steve Hindle on 648 250 035, or see us Facebook.

Thank you.

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Saturday Roll-up - Sat 17 May; attendance is on the way up once more with 24 members attending. Winner this week after a 4 way count back at 24 points each was Jim Oliver with honourable runners-up; Terry Lemon, Helen Langlois and Ronnie Stansfield, The Wonderful Wooden Spoon goes to our newest member Joan Hunter, don't worry Joan from here on in the only way is up! We look forward to seeing our bowlers old and new in the weeks ahead A warm welcome is extended to any bowlers visiting the area to try your skill and/or luck at Greenlands Bowls Club any Saturday morning commencing at 0930. We are probably the friendliest club in the area but the dress code is mandatory: white shirt or blouse with grey or white trousers, skirt or shorts, the choice is yours.

The green fee is €6-00 and shoes & bowls may be hired, if required, for an additional nominal fee. Our Saturday morning High-Rollers are sponsored by Dragon & Totus Insurance.

Thursday League - The winners of recent Thursday competitions are: The Hayley & Pam Greenlands Trophy, was held over 2 days with the eventual winning team being, John O’Brien, Jim Oliver and Barry Collins who graciously accepted our very latest trophy The Thursday 'Singles in Pairs' League final was held on Thurs 22nd and the winner was Jim Oliver who received the Big Trophy and Joan Oliver, Jim Reeves and Dave Dudding each received a slightly smaller Trophy being very worthy runners-up.

The Nationals - This competition is not scheduled for Greenlands and no-one is keeping me in the picture so 'good luck' to all the Greenlands Competitors and the results will be featured elsewhere.

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No league matches to report this week, but plenty of action, on the 14th & 21st of may we had an Australian pairs comp, over the 2 days we had over 60 players, the winners on the 14th were Renata Mulloy & Alan Clasper, and on the 21st Ed Mc Laughlin & Elwin Morris, well done to all concerned. On Sun 18th, we had our monthly chicken & egg drive. Frank Close won the spider & a nice bottle of something strong ( no, not domestos). John (the bandit) Pooley, & Trish Hannah won the chickens, the eggs went to Sheila Howcroft & Tony Harris. Well played to all 5 of you.

On Thursday 22nd we had our monthly game against our friends the Royal British Legion, they beat us in the last match, but this time we had a great win, 8 rinks to 0' with a shot difference of 208 to 81, our biggest winners were Maureen Jeffs- Denise Horn- Geoff Farrington who won by 37-2. Despite this unexpected big win there were no moans from the "Legion" they are such nice people and a pleasure to play against, Thank you Legion.

I have to report that after his chicken winning game on Sunday John (the bandit) Pooleys transfer to the Highjackers has now gone up,Brin (capt) wants a packet of crisps to go with the 2 pints of ale, seems fair to me!

Lastly for all new and potential players the S.A.P.S will now be at 9.30 for 10am. You can be provided with Woods, Shoes and Tuition for only 5 euros so come along and enjoy good Bowls,& good company. Keep Smiling Robin (the scribe)

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Again no league match results this week because of the Spanish National Championships. However we did manage to squeeze in the Egg Cup Challenge, played against our close neighbours at La Siesta.

Unfortunately San Luis lost the away leg 2 -12 and just managed to draw 7-7 at home so this year the Egg Cup went home with La Siesta.

But we'll be back again next year to try and reclaim it!

The San Luis Men's trips team consisting of: Colin Jackson, Colin Lindgren & Mal Hughes who won all their round robin matches to finish top of their league will play their semi-finals v Pete Bonsor's team at Quesada at 8:30 on Saturday morning. The winners to play the final on Saturday afternoon. In the men's singles we had 3 players reaching the quarter finals. Colin Jackson beat Peter Whitehall (SM) and Mal Hughes beat Richard Cooper (Maz) but unfortunately Colin Lindgren was knocked out by Pete Bonsor (Q). This meant that Colin and Mal had to play against each other in the semi finals on Friday morning, with Mal Hughes going through to the final v Pete Bonsor. Good luck to all our players.

After all the focus on the Nationals for 2 weeks it's business as usual next week, starting on Monday & playing again on Friday, good luck to the Wellingtons, Hercules & the Mosquitoes for the rest of the season.

For any information about San Luis Club please contact June Jones (Capt) 966188920 or Pam Lockett (Sec) 965327645.

Monday, 26th May, 2014 ADVERTISING HOTLINE 966 73 0057 37 www.yourlocalnewspaper.info LEADER VISITING TENNIS PLAYERS CONTEND TOURNAMENT FINAL ‘MIKE PROBERT TALKS GOLF Campoamor [golf club] was the venue for an American tennis tournament last week. Six players from Beverley Park L T C, Whitley Bay, participated with regular players, in an American tournament. After four matches the top two scoring men and women contended a one set final.

Preliminary rounds result as follows:

Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions.

MEN WOMEN 1st Don Burke 22pts 1st= Terrie Pridie 18pts 2ND David Rhodes 21pts 1st= Jude Scott 18pts 3rd Mark Piper 18pts 1st= Amanda Forrest 18pts All three women in the top three were players from Whitley. The two finalists were decided by drawing cards, with Terrie missing out.

Partners were chosen at random for the final, in which Don and Amanda were victors against David and Jude, the score, 6-2.

Everybody decamped up to the club house afterwards for a drink, to cap off a very enjoyable afternoon of tennis.

For more details of the tennis events at Campoamor, You can call 635061439 or e-mail sdurie@hotmail.co.uk or see the website www.tennisandpadel.com.

IN THE BUNKER WITH ‘MICK THE GRIP’

THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE facing No. 2 Course, Pinehurst, in June will be to have the greens and fairways in perfect condition for the women’s Open Championship on the 19th.. It may be a tall order after 156 players, caddies and countless others have tramped all over them during the men’s Open which starts on June 10th.

Each day the “U.S. Open Experience” in Pinehurst Village will provide entertainment for the fans with concerts and displays. The Bob Jones Award, the USGA’s highest honour, will be presented posthumously to Payne Stewart who won the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, and will be followed by a big screen showing of the climax, which came down to a dramatic finish on the 18th between Stewart and a young Phil Mickelson. Stewart, who became known as Pinehurst’s champion, died in a plane crash on Oct. 25th of that year.

SPAIN’S MIGUEL ANGEL JIMENEZ finished fourth at this year’s Masters. Close, but no cigar. Seven days later he won on the US Seniors’ Tour. Definitely worth a cigar. Earlier this month he married his girlfriend Susanna Styblo at the Jimenez Golf Academy in Torremolinos. (He did take his cigar out for the photos.) Now he has become the first player over 50 to win on the European Tour after winning the Spanish Open in a playoff on his 27th attempt. Rioja and Cigars all round.

Adam Scott also tied the knot this month with Swedish girlfriend Marie Kojzar at his house in the Bahamas. “We asked friends to come over for a party, we didn’t let on about the wedding,” he said, “We dressed up a little bit but it was still in the backyard.” If you’re picturing dustbins and washing lines, forget it. This was Adam Scott’s backyard.

TWO MEN STOLE more than £750,000 worth of equipment from over 60 golf clubs across England by posing as golfers. Although captured several times on CCTV, their faces were always hidden by their

caps as they entered changing rooms and walked out with golf bags.

The professional burglars, one of whom lived in an £800,000 house and drove a Bentley, sold the swag overseas, but were finally caught during a police investigation into a corrupt lawyer associate. They are now doing a three and five year stretch, and won’t be needing any clubs for a while, unless there’s a course at Pentonville.

MATTHEW FITZPATRICK (19) from Sheffield won the 2013 U.S. Amateur Championship, rocketed to the top of the Amateur rankings and gained automatic invitations to both the U.S. Open and the Open if he remains an amateur. Siren voices are telling him now is the time to turn pro, after missing out on $30,000 prize money in the RBC Heritage, where he finished level with Graeme McDowell and Martin Kaymer.

Matthew may be wise to wait a while. Garrick Porteous, the Amateur No. 1. turned pro after the Masters this year, headed off to the Malaysian Open and came 141st out of 156. It’s tough out there. Justin Rose turned pro in 1998 aged 17 after coming fourth in the Open at Royal Birkdale, but immediately went into a dramatic decline, with 21 successive missed cuts. (Though he has improved since.)

PROMISING “DISTANCE FOR ALL” Taylor Made have introduced their SLDR S driver, which features a 57 gm shaft, available in extra stiff, stiff, regular and senior, and a 47 gm for ladies. T. Made (keen to promote loft) say it is simply not true that only pros and the lowest handicappers can benefit from loft adjustment. They tell us any golfer can generate massive distance gains with the SLDR S regardless of swing speed, with a choice of 10°, 12°, 14° and now even a 16° model.

We believe them, don’t we?

Until next time, happy golfing.

Contact Mick for your regripping and repairs. Tel: 638 859 475.

CLARKE’S BAR GOLF SOCIETY AT HACIENDA For our weekly stableford competition this week we traveled to the long course at Hacienda del Alamo thanks to an excellent deal offered by the course. We arrived to find the course in pristine condition and a warm sunny day with a very noticeable breeze blowing. Because of the length of the Par 3s it was decided that to give everybody a chance we would play these 4 holes from the blue tees which shortened them by about 15 meters each making them reachable for most of the mem-

bers. The scoring on the day was good on the whole but a couple of players did struggle to score many points. Results on the day were: Nearest the pin on hole 12 was Tommy Clarke Nearest the pin on hole 15 was John O'Connor Nearest the par 4 16th in 2 was Tommy Clarke Winner with 34 points was John Porter Runner up with 33 points was Tommy Clarke Next week we are going to a new venue for most of us at Alenda meet at the bar at 07:45

‘RELAXATION’ Performing well under pressure is a “coping skill” which champions apply naturally and golfers without these skills are only there, to make up the numbers. Fear will always be a part of golf, and anger is sometimes a problem, just as excitement can be, but golfers can find comfort in the knowledge that there is a very easy way to reduce the effect of these feelings and this knowledge will then enable them to play well instead of failing under the pressure of competition. Relaxation is the key and it is available to everyone who is prepared to practice it correctly, the golfer can then ask for the pleasant control, which the “peace” of relaxation provides. The requirement for relaxation can start even before we play, particularly when trying to get to sleep the night before an important event, at these times, possible success or failure can pass through the mind, preventing the sleep needed to provide energy for the following day. We must understand how to place all of the muscles of our body in a “state of peace”, because only then can we dictate peace of mind. It may appear obvious that the relaxed feelings needed to sleep are not required at the time we play a shot, all shots need muscular effort, but the controlled muscular effort, which a good understanding of relaxation can provide and with TEMPO, which is a freedom of controlled movement needed to combat golf stress. This inner calm is often needed when we have an awkward chip or putt, these times our mind can race along, and the endless ‘thinking’ before we attempt the shot extends the worry and stress to a state of impending failure. If we know how to relax, then this situation is less likely to occur and we will play the shot with the “short time control” which offers success. To deal with the build up of stress on the course we have to find ways to overcome the inevitable waiting time. To reduce the worry which waiting can offer, we have to distract our thoughts away from golf until it is our turn to play, like tidying your bag or yourself. Just do something other than worry about the next shot, and then you will be more successful when it is your time to play, you really could “smell the flowers”. If you behave sensibly on a golf course and keep your smile going you will then be able to keep calm when there is the need. If, on the other hand, you lose your temper and get up tight then you must expect less than satisfactory results. The answer should always be enjoyment.

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BENIJOFAR GOLF SOCIETY CAPTAINS DAY-ALTORREAL Wednesday the 21st May saw 24 players heading off to the course at Murcia for the final day of Andy Trefry’s tenure as Captain.

He decided that the events on the day would consist of a Stableford event combined with a yellow ball team event in which players took alternate turns to play the yellow ball and the points scored on that hole added to the team score. As soon as the yellow ball was either lost or not playable then only the points scored up till then counted. Only two teams managed to play the whole round and hand their ball back in at the finish !

It was in fact the Captains team who won this event , returning with a score of 36 points with the runners up coming in with 31 points and third place with 29 points.

Nearest the pin winners on the par 3 holes were Carol Firth on the 5th and Larry Kinsella on the 8th and on the back nine it was Roy Greenway on the 10th and Vice Captain John Fullicks on the 17th.

On the 4th hole , nearest the pin in two shots was Andy Trefry and nearest the pin in three shots on the 6th was Carol Firth. On the long par five 11th hole, Andy Trefy was nearest in 3 shots and nobody hit the green with their 2nd shot on the 18th green.

Most points scored on the par threes went to Dave Smith with 10 points and Chris Byrne won the par fives with a total of 9 points.

Twelve players scored 30 points or more which made it very tight for the prizes and in 4th place by virtue of a higher handicap was Dave Moore. Brian Ead was third with Steve Edwards as runner up as all three players had the same score of 32 points. Winner on the day was Larry Kinsella with a total of 33 points with the first two players receiving meal vouchers for “Harrys Bar” and third and fourth receiving “bottles” all donated by John Sanchez.

In the “2’s” competition there were 2 players who qualified and split the pot between themselves to win 22 euros each.

Winner of the football card was Dave Moore.

Thanks go to Yolande and Ron of the Sportsman Bar for laying on the food upon our return and after the prizegiving, Andy Trefy introduced the new Captain for the year John Fullicks who made the shortest incoming Captains speech in 12 years !

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LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY

We started the week with a 2 ball better ball played in beautiful conditions with prizes being on offer to the top two teams. Coming out on top by one point with a good score of 44 pts was the team of Roger Tunstall and Bryan Neal. In second place was the team of Brian Dent and Joe Rothery with 43 pts beating the unfortunate Nick Campbell and Phil Herrington also with 43 pts on count back. Brian Dent played exceptionally well scoring a total of 12 points on three holes. There was one game played in the singles Match Play Knockout competition with Alan Douglas playing very well to eliminate the inform Rod Doel.

On Wednesday it was President's Day with some 50 players vying for the trophy. Our President John Wheeler decided that the format for the day should be a singles Stableford competition and in addition to prizes for the top five positions there were six nearest the pin prizes on offer. Although the course was in excellent condition and the sun was shining the blustery winds made scoring difficult and it was no surprise that no one was able to beat par. John ensured that everyone was well nourished and watered with copious supplies of pork pies and beer etc. available throughout the round. When the cards were handed in at the close of play the top five were all within two points of each other however the outright winner with 36 points and one point clear was none other than our very own Chipping Queen Carole Wheeler who just happens to be the President's better half! Three players were tied on 35 pts and had to be separated by a count back. The

photograph shows Carole with the trophy together with husband John, Geoff Biggerstaff, Ken Robertson and Mike Frankish. A full list of the prize winners were as follows: 1st. Carole Wheeler 36 pts 2nd. Geoff Biggerstaff 35 pts (c/b) 3rd. Ken Robertson 35 pts (c/b) 4th.

Mike Frankish 35 pts (c/b) 5th. Phil Herrington 34 pts Nearest the Pin. 6th and 15th. Lindsay Forbes 7th.

Friedel Knebel 12th. Allen McClusky 14th. Mike Frankish 2's Club: Mike Frankish (x2) Olga Douglas, Dave Pulling, Lindsay Forbes, Rod Bryant and Rachel Leckey After the event we all sat down to a wonderful lunch at the Las Ramblas Clubhouse Restaurant which rounded the day off superbly. A big thank you to our President John Wheeler for a great day and also to our Secretary Dee Biggerstaff and the Las Ramblas staff for their magnificent support at this and other functions throughout the year.

On Friday we played a Change Partners with each member of the 4 man team playing with a different partner every 6 holes with the best score of each pair counting towards the teams overall score. The winners with an excellent score of 87 pts were John Collins, Rod Bryant, Brian Humpheyson and Dave Pulling. There were two more matches played in the singles Match Play Knockout competition with John Wheeler and Phil Herrington progressing to the next round.

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MASTERS SWIM IN MURCIA, KIDS IN ELCHE

CAFE UNO GOLF SOCIETY.

By Steve Lawrence.

25 members and guests turned out today Thursday 22nd May for our society golf day at Vistabella golf club. The competition was stableford along with some players also playing their match play fixture at the same time. The course was good and the weather even better, although the wind was a little unpredictable at times, however some good scores came in at the end of the day.

The prize winners scores were as follows:Gold category.

1st S.Hamilton - 36pts. 2nd P.Buckler - 34pts. Best front 9 - G.Burton - 17pts.

Best back 9 - G.Benson - 20pts. Nearest the pin - J.Pedersen. Nearest the pin in 2 - D.Eeles.

Silver category.

1st S.Cleaver - 36pts. 2nd C.Pepperday - 32pts. Best front 9 - P.Smith - 16pts.

Best back 9 - S.Taylor - 20pts. Nearest the pin - nil. Nearest the pin in 2 - nil.

2 ball prize winner - S.Hamilton. Best guest G.Pope - 37pts.

Well done all you winners and thanks to Cafe Uno for their after game hospitality.

Next week Thursday 29th May, we are playing at Alenda, 1st tee time is at 10am.

The following week Thursday 5th June we are playing at Alicante golf, 1st tee time is 10am.

On Saturday 24th May four members of “Club Natacion Masters Torrevieja” travelled to the Municipal Pool Murcia for the very first “OPEN Masters Murcia de Natacion” competition hosted

by CN Masters Murcia. The competition, open to all Spanish swimmers found some travelling from as far as Jerez. All Torrevieja Masters swam in the maximum of three events each plus the 4 x 50m medley relay. The days competition was long and tiring but this was rewarded with some great results for the swimmers.

In the 70yrs+ years category Beth Altabas won gold in her 100m medley, 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke events. This, not to be beaten, was followed with 3 gold medals for Paul Matthews in the 65yrs+ 100m medley, 50m backstroke and 50m butterfly races. Vicki Connolly then continued in the same manner winning golds in her 45yrs+ 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle and 400m freestyle events. Then in the penultimate race of the day, after having 2 earlier personal bests in his 30yrs+ 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly events, Adam Stewart excelled himself in his 400m freestyle win-

ning a bronze medal. To round off an excellent days swimming the team then swam the last race of the day the 4x 50m medley relay in the 200yrs+ age group. With serious competition from teams from the host club of Murcia, Torrevieja’s relay team earnt themselves a bronze medal, only missing out on silver by 2 seconds. The team now have a difficult standard to live up to in this weeks Regional Championships, this year to be held in the 50m pool in Torrevieja, 31st May – 1st June.

Whilst all this excitement was going on in Murcia the younger members of the club were in competition Saturday and Sunday in the Municipal pool, Elche. Bronze medals were won in Elche by both Paula Garcia in the 12yr old 100m backstroke and Vicky Pigneur in the 11yrs 100m backstroke event.

In the 11yr olds 100m breaststroke race Samira Lucumbi won silver medal. Then on returning to pool Sunday Paula Garcia won a second bronze in her 100m freestyle event.

For more info contact Rosa – 665454126, President Felipe on 609418776 or Vicki 669637015 or by email on info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com

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THE MURCIA GOLF LEAGUE The Saying goes It’s not over till the fat lady sings or in this occasion the singing is over step up the winners/Here are the scores & can i repeat what i heard from many players over the two days of play This Course is in the best condition of any that we have played this year. Well done to Bruno & Wayne & their staff.

First out was bottom club Sprightly Crew v/s Marinasol resulting in a resounding win for Marinasol 7pts to 1pt & 28 holes won to 16 holes won. Next on the tee second placed Roco Juna wanting to go one better than last year & what an effort against a team determined not to collect the wooden spoon again. Alas Roco Juna was too strong on the day & run out winners by 9pts to nil with 29 holes for & 8 holes won.

Our third game Was between La Manga & The Costa Blanca Golf Club this was yet another impressive win for La Manga by 7pts to 1pt with 33 holes won to 12 holes won. Fourth game on tee San Javier taking on last years champs La-Zenia Sorry to report my team San Javier took a real hammering losing all four games with La-Zenia taking the bonus point 9pts to nil &27 holes won to nil pts & 15 holes won. Last game out Leaders Club 25 v/s Sierra Golf Although the leaders lost the first game they proved too strong for their opponents winning 6pts to 2pts & 20 holes won each. So the Final Table: Team Pts 1st Club 25 57 2nd Roco Juna 48 3rd La Manga 44 4th La Zenia 42 5th Sierra Golf 36 6th Marinasol 31 7th San Javier 29 8th Hacienda 28 9th Costa Blanca 28 10th Sprightly Crew 20 So Very well done to winners Club 25 As you can see although the winners won by 9pts all other teams are within 20 pts from second to ninth so well done to all the teams in the league proving without doubt the best league format in Spain.

Although our season is over with regards to the league there are two very important fixtures which i would ask you to support both to be played @ Hacienda Del Alamo The first is a Charity event in aid of The Seve Ballesteros Foundation It is A Better Ball pairs Competition Choose your partner & get back to me as soon as Date 23rd of June. The presentation & Ryder Cup Game is on the 14th of July.

Thank you to all the Societies for their support throughout the season. may you all enjoy the summer.

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Monday, 26th May, 2014

ELCHE LOSE THE BATTLE BUT WIN THE WAR

BY JOHN MCGREGOR

SEVILLE ................3 ELCHE CF .............1

nlike several sweating competitors, Elche’s survival for another year in La Liga fortunately didn’t rest on the result of this match. The hard work and necessary results had been done previously with several late, key achievements, which meant the Franjiverdes had just enough points (40) to look down on those lesser mortals, and dream of next year… still in the big league of Spain, current European and Global champions in World Cup year.

The Elche team was half-full of untried players and reserves, and all subs were used. Iberra put the home side into the lead on the quarter hour, and it stayed like that into the second half until Jairo made it 2 – 0 on the hour. Iberra got his second 11 minutes later to leave the Illicitanos nowhere, but Boakye scored in injury time to make the final score more respectable. Mighty Seville had won the Europa Cup on Wednesday and finished fifth in La Liga, so Elche’s defeat was predictable. The magic 40 points safety margin had been achieved with the season-saving goalless draw at home to mighty Barcelona the previous week.

In the end the final positions were, in reverse order, Real Betis (25 points), Valladolid (36 points) and Osasuna (39 points), all three went down to league 2A - the one Elche spent 26 years trying to get out of.

But last weekend Granada (41 points), and Almeria (40 points) could have gone down if their final results had gone wrong. Elche finished in 16th place, only Granada above them of the fellow strugglers. If the Barcelona result was key, the 1 – 0 win away at Malaga the previous week was priceless, those three points virtually guaranteeing La Liga football next year.

For much of the season there was little cause for alarm: Elche were

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never in the top half of the table, usually hovering just below halfway. But as the pressure rose with time running out the bottom teams started winning, and the Franjiverdes went through a depressing run of goalless draws, with penalties missed as the deadly spot-kick ace Albacar was out injured for several months. From being relatively comfortable Elche began to slide slowly but surely downwards, fingernails bitten as the worst scenario, relegated straight back down again to misery and local ridicule began to look a possibility.

The perennial problem, again seen all through this tumultuous season has been scoring goals. Elche have managed a miserable 30 in 38 games, the lowest in the league - even rock-bottom Betis managed 36.

With that statistic alone it’s a wonder Elche managed to stay up, but one of the club’s strengths traditionally has been their defence and here was the key to the Franjiverdes’ survival. 50 goals conceded was infinitely superior to all fellow-strugglers, and you have to go up to 11th-placed Malaga, and ironically their great ex-Elche goalkeeper Willy Caballero to better the Illicitanos’ defence that conceded 46 one of which was newbie Rodriguez’s bullet in that priceless 1 – 0 win.

Do the midfield not do enough? Ruben Perez, Javi Marquez, Carlos ‘The Rock’ Sanchez and more are reasonable players, but don’t score goals themselves or supply enough chances for the struggling strikers.

Boakye is the best bet upfront, local boy Christian Herrera tries hard, and last year’s leading scorer Coro has been very disappointing. The close season will be very interesting to see who stays, who goes and who comes to the Martinez Valero - but right now everyone is smiling in the City of Palms – Elche stayed up!

Mucho, mucho Elche!

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WOLFPACK G.S. OPEN 2014 Playa Serena – Roquetas de Mar 76 trombones led the big parade, we had one that was blown with gusto by our musical director, Michael Hithersay, and it was certainly enough. Micky added “On Ilkley Moor bah´t ´at” to his repatoir which endeared him to many, but probably not the Chorley contingent.

The Serena club were helpful and accommodating and I would recommend this venue to any other local society who are looking for a trip away. The course has a reasonable degree of difficulty, some water hazards and is 331 metres longer than Colinas After three days of competition we held our gala dinner and prize presentation at our tour location, the Hesperia Sabinal hotel. Music played, wine flowed and tales were told in a convivial atmosphere courtesy of our event organisers, Bryan Hirst & David Pope.

There were prizes for all the contestants, and some wives, with the podium places going to :- 4th Bryan Hirst (83 pts) 3rd Alan Hill (89), 2nd Brian Layden (90) This years champion, with 97 points, congratulations to Nigel Cotton.

This year’s champion, Nigel Cotton

The Rodriguez’s bullet in the 1-0 win at Malaga was priceless in Elche’s bid for survival

76 trombones led the big parade, courtesy of Michael Hithersay

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SHIP HISPANIOLA GOLF SOCIETY AT THE MAR MENOR At Mar Menor on Monday 12th May 2014.

In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services For this month’s meeting a group of 24 players visited the established course at Mar Menor under the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

For 2014 we have joined forces with the Lo Marabu GS who play their monthly ‘social game’ the same days as us so we both benefit from the cost economies of scale for booking a larger group than would otherwise be the case.

The weather forecast was ‘spot on’ with clear blue skies and shorts were the order of the day and the course was in good condition with very fast greens on the outward nine holes but surprisingly slower greens on the inward nine holes.

The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st – Karen Matthews – 34 points, 2nd – Steve Sissons – 31 points, 3rd – Darren Holden –

31 points. Nearest the pin winners: Par 3 Mikey, Par 4 Darren Holden, Par 5 Darren Holden We also played a 3/2/1 competition with only 3 points separating all the teams but the winners were Kevin, Hayden, Darren and Danny on 75 points We all returned to the Ship Hispaniola in La Mata for a hearty feed and refreshments prepared by Janet and her team with our thanks. The next fixture is the away trip to Benidorm on 5th and 6th June.

Anyone wishing to join our society should contact Grant Goble on 667329772 or better still call in at the bar.

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

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