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A Roundabout that encourages drivers to select an exit before entering - and stick to it

DUTCH TURBO-ROUNDABOUT TO BE TRIALED IN ALICANTE

It sounds like something destined for the future, but the fact is that the turbo-roundabout or turboglorieta is already a reality in several Spanish cities. Devised by the Dutch to improve the capacity of very congested roundabouts studies show that they improve the flow of traffic whilst, at the same time, reducing the number of accidents.

Now the municipal group UPyD are proposing the construction of a trial roundabout in Alicante, starting at a location by the University of Alicante, where la avenida de la universidad, the A-70 and the A-77a converge.

The concept is simple but

novel. The lanes of traffic will have plastic separators, which will encourage traffic to stay in the appropriate lane, and encourage vehicles to slow down to do so. The layout also gives cyclists priority and means they are in the line of sight of drivers when vehicles exit the roundabout.

Although cars will be able to cross lanes, they will get a ‘bumping’ sensation reminding them to reduce their speed. The result is that lane changes and side collisions between vehicles are avoided.

The trial roundabout by the university is currently a major point of congestion, at certain times of the day suffering from major traffic jams. It is one of the most important junctions in the city.

At any one time of the year the University of Alicante has 26,000 students enrolled in addition to 1,259 employees and 2,331 administrative staff and scholars. This volume of people makes the junction a high-traffic location.

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Continued From Page One The junction is also a connection point for the city with many northern towns of the province, including San Vicente from where many people travel into Alicante for their work.

"The main benefit of these turbo-roundabouts is to prevent traffic jams forming and therefore provide a much safer flow of traffic," said UPyD spokesman, Fernando Llopis.

In an official statement presented to Parliament, the politician has asked the City Council to urge the Ministry of Public Works to make modifications and changes to improve the traffic flow at the University roundabout, with the turboroundabout as an interesting option study.

In Spain, there are already several cities that have this system of roundabouts in place. The first was installed in Grado (Asturias) in 2009 since which time they have also been implemented in Oviedo, Mallorca and Talavera.

They are a regular feature in the Netherlands, and have also been implemented in several other European countries, such as Germany and the UK where

Monday, 30th June, 2014 they are currently being trialed in Bedford.

And for me, well, anything that can make the management of roundabouts here in Spain safer for motorists and cyclists will be a most welcome benefit, as traffic islands seem to be a complete mystery to many drivers.

Amazingly, despite being the only country in Europe to have such a regulation, the authorities at the DGT continue to accept that the inside lane of the roundabout serves no legal or practical purpose and where it is quite correct for a driver in the right hand lane to turn left, often with no indication, the result often being the screeching of quickly applied foot brakes from vehicles travelling in the left hand lane with the intention of carrying straight on.

A reminder that whilst rules of the road are seldom enforced in Spain, they do exist and where, on a roundabout, the car in the right hand lane always has priority, even to the extent of completing a 360° turn, without need of any indication.

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THE ROLLING STONES AND SPAIN

With 21 ‘sell out’ concerts performed in the country in 38 years it is not difficult to see that The Rolling stones have a special appeal for the people of Spain but to understand the origins of that attraction you have to go back to the June 11, 1976 when The Plaza Monumental de Barcelona was the venue for the group as they became the very first International Band to visit the country following the death of Franco.

At the time there was no shortage of unrest with lots of tension as police in their riot gear quelled political demonstrations throughout the surrounding areas both during and after the landmark show.

Last Wednesday’s concert, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, where despite the collapse of the on-line system, 80,000 tickets sold out within just 11 hours of going on sale,

was a much more traditional affair. Despite the soaring demand, no longer is attendance at any concert by Jagger, Richards and company, a matter of life or death.

But because the Stones are the Stones, as the most long-lived rock band on the planet jumped up and down on the stage at the Bernabeu for possibly the very last time, 38 years and 14 days since their first performance in the country, for the generations of people that have enjoyed their songs live, families united by rock and countless memories, their Satanic Majesties, Mick Jagger (guitar and lead singer), Keith Richards (first guitar), Ron Wood (rhythm guitar) and Charlie Watts (drums), altogether add up to 285 years of age, though their energy onstage made them seem like a bunch of 20-year-olds riding the crest of the wave.

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TORREVIEJA ASK PROVINCE FOR STREET RENEWAL INVESTMENT FUNDS In protest at their grievances the Policia Local publicly crucified a police officer on Friday and raised him up to the window of the Torrevieja plenary hall while the Council were in session.

aving faced criticism this week from the Los Verdes Green Party of Torrevieja over the lack of action on the promenade to the south of the city, the mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, announced on Thursday that the town hall has asked the Provincial Council of Alicante for 420,000 euro in order to carry out repair work and investment in much needed infrastructure fixtures.

From the total budget, 240,000 euro is destined to Avenida Gregorio Marañón, which will include redeveloping 3,575 metres of route, including the renewal of pavements to improve the pedestrian access to the south of the city centre. The plans will also include green areas, rest zones and shaded areas to provide protection from the sun, whilst also ensuring accessibility is maintained for those with mobility problems.

There is 180,000 euro budgeted to renew the street lights in the Barrio del Acequión, where 267 antiquated and energy hungry lights will be replaced with energy efficient LED units, which consume 60% less than their older equivalents, saving an esti-

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mated 12,000 euro per year. There has been no mention of other areas where lights are constantly failing, but the lack of illumination in zones such as the residential area near Carrefour also saves money, given the amount of time the lights have remained failed at night.

Meanwhile, Friday´s plenary meeting was not without the usual protests, but this month saw a different take on how members of the local police are trying to get the mayor´s attention to the plight of their continual grievances over working time and shift patterns. In previous months, officers had appeared topless in protest, some facing disciplinary action.

They have written to the mayor personally and asked for dialogue to be open, and now, they publicly crucified a police officer.

In fact, the police officer was a Torrevieja resident actor and comedian, Fernando Esteso, who had been dressed in a police uniform, attached to a crucifix and raised on a crane to the window of the plenary hall. The meeting was halted for 15 minutes for which Eduardo Dolón commented that the action was illegal and those involved would face the consequences, as measures against them would be taken.

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SUPERMARKET CHAIN ASKED TO W AIVER CHARGES BY CHARITY Popular Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona, famed for looking after its staff and offering cheap, no-frills groceries to consumers, has come under fire from a charity which provides breakfasts to needy families and children over their delivery charge policy.

Inés García de Paco, president of the Asociación Menuda Vida de Perros, explains that the “No Breakfast” project is aimed at those families who

are struggling to find food during these trying economic times, and so they send food parcels to those who qualify.

However, for every consignment they send, Mercadona charges the charity 7,21 euro, which, if the supermarket chain were to waiver or reduce, would mean that the association would be able to provide even more food for families.

“My association is small”, Inés explains, and with “very limited resources”, but “if Mercadona didn´t charge me money every time I send a car, a little more could help more families”.

A petition to put pressure on Mercadona has been set up on the change.org website, already with around 10,000 supporting signatories.

In March of this year, Mercadona announced that from their near 20 billion euro turnover, net profit registered in 2013 was 515 million euro, a 1% increase on 2012, equivalent to 2.9% of sales.

NEW BAKERY FOR EVERY MERCADONA SUPERMARKET Following an investment of 26 million euros Mercadona last week unveiled a new bakery section, each boasting state of the art facilities, in every one of its stores.

The initiative is part of the company strategy to promote its new model which concentrates on the sale of fresh produce, with its new ovens, a revamped fish market, fruit and vegetable displays and modern butchery all situated close together.

The new bakery section now includes a wide assortment of breads, savory and sweet specialties, sweet pastries and cakes. The range has been adapted to the tastes and preferences of each locality and will feature far more local produce than has previously been the case.

The new measures have required additional training of 4,550 employees, 303 in the province of Alicante, an investment in their education of around

one million euros while the investment in equipment and fittings, as well as changes to many stores, have cost the company an additional EUR 25 million.

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WALK OUT BY ELCHE SHOE WORKERS

Shop stewards representing Elche’s footwear industry agreed last Wednesday to call their members out on a second strike in mid-July.

As talks broke down with employers, union leaders said there can be no agreement while bosses continue to breach the agreements signed in 2012, when wages were frozen, which agreed to a pay increase of 0.6% in 2013 and a further 0.4 % rise this year.

Meanwhile, employers are refusing to accept union

claims saying “there is a problem with their interpretation.”

Despite employers calling a further meeting for this coming Friday, José Antonio Macia representing the UGT, says that he is convinced that "this is nothing more than a delaying tactic so as to avoid a strike,” and “that it makes no sense to continue negotiations with employers when we regularly see them reporting increased profits, and that is why we are not willing to back down."

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FLAGS MAKE NEWS IN ORIHUELA

The mayor of Orihuela, Monserrate Guillén, along with the councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, both from the Los Verdes green party of Orihuela, were present at Cala Capitán on Friday to raised the quality standard flags on the beaches of the Orihuela Costa.

The standards of the Orihuela Costa beaches are amongst the highest in the country

As the beaches now collectively have 7 Blue, 11 Qualitur and 5 “Q” for quality flags, the standards in Orihuela are once more confirmed, although Scheurer said that it is her aim to do more and continue to improve the facilities, cleanliness and standards of the beaches, which will once again face an audit by the relevant administrative bodies. Orihuela has the highest concentration of Blue Flag beaches on the Mediterranean coast, as well as the highest number of “Q” for quality flags in Valencia.

Cala Capitán has already undergone extensive work on the north side, where the footpath has now been created, along with stairs down to the beach, making a continual walkway for pedestrians wishing to visit the beach from that side, something not possible before. Scheurer also explained how the lifeguards will be present until the 1st of October now, and the town hall would like to extend the service further, should the budget allow.

Orihuela´s recreational complex at Pinar de Bonanza will host a children's summer camp in July and August, with adventurous facilities

and lots of educational fun promised by the councillor for the environment, Manuel Gallud from the Los Verdes green party, in conjunction with the council´s education department. In the wildlife-rich grounds, surrounded by pine trees, a zip-wire, archery and a host of other games will be practised, in a facility that has already welcomed 1,500 people since it opened earlier this year. The camp is aimed at children between 6 and 14 and will run from 08:30 in the morning until 14:00, with a possibility for the children to remain to eat and even stay until 19:00 at night. The school is also run with bilingual staff, who speak both Spanish and English.

The Councillor for Tourism, Rosa Martínez, has announced that during the months of July and August there will be two tourist information points situated on the beaches of playas Flamenca and La Glea, to provide more information on the attractions in Orihuela in order to promote both the sun and sand elements of Orihuela, as well as the cultural activities of the city. With these two posts, the Orihuela Costa will now have a total of four tourist information offices, including the established centres in the town hall at Playa Flamenca and the Zenia Boulevard. In order to provide the service, the town hall are employing three people, two of whom will be full-time for six months, the third on a part-time basis in July and August and will all be proficient English speakers, as well as Spanish. The beach information points will open from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00, whereas the town hall office will open from 09:00 to 14:00, and the Zenia Boulevard office from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00.

An army of workers has been seen moving through the streets of the Orihuela Costa, part of a team of previously unemployed residents who were given the opportunity for work through a scheme managed by the councillor for employment, Manuel Gallud of the Los Verdes green party. They have already been clearing streets of weeds, which will then be treated to slow down further growth, before they move onto some of the parks and gardens which don´t fall under a current maintenance contract. Martina Scheurer, the councillor for the coast, explained that the teams will be working on the Orihuela Costa for the

next 3 months, right through the summer period.

On Saturday the 5th of July, a telescope will be set up at Playa Flamenca, where a qualified guide will offer information and pointers to allow visitors to the coast to observe the night sky. The event will start at 10 in the evening, will be free of charge, and everybody is welcome to simply turn up, without booking, to enjoy the visual spectacle that nature offers on the night, weather permitting. On the 5th of July, the moon will be in its first quarter and around that time, comet UQ4 will be around, as well as Venus and Mars both being visible.

Orihuela show their support for World Gay Pride Day which is celebrated on 28 June.

The town hall balcony in Orihuela has once again been adorned with a rainbow flag, in order to show support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities of the municipality, in celebration of World Gay Pride day. The government had already taken the steps in May as part of the worldwide celebrations against homophobia, but the 28th of June is a globally recognised date for the gay community in recognition of the revolt against persecution of the gay community during the Stonewall riots in New York. An exhibition entitled “Human rights and sexual freedom” opened at the María Moliner library as part of the event, which the councillor for equality, Emilio Zaplana, explained as important for “the government is to try to reflect on this issue” with ten real stories of people who were imprisoned, tortured and even killed because of their sexual orientation.

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BEACH BONFIRE PARTY ENDS IN TRAGEDY

As thousands of people took to light fires on the beaches of the Valencia community to mark the traditional midsummer festival of the fiesta de la Noche de San Juan, the night did not pass without tragedy, with at least one death and another seriously injured by fire.

A man believed to have been in his 60´s drowned in the sea of Valencia, at around 9pm on Monday night. The emergency coordination centre were alerted to the facts and sent emergency teams to the beach at Las Arenas. The medics attended but could do nothing other than confirm the death of the man.

An autopsy will determine the cause of death. In view of the fact that this event was held at night, it is doubtful that lifeguards would be present on any beach in Spain.

Another partygoer on the Cádiz beach at La Línea de la Concepción decided to ignore advice and logic, pouring petrol over his bonfire, which he then stood on top of. It is believed that a spark from a firework or sparkler ignited the fuel, resulting in the pile of wood bursting into flames, throwing the ban onto the sand, where he too was engulfed in fire.

He suffered burns to 29% of his body and was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

However, tragedy and injury were considered by many to be not without benefits, as in Alicante alone, the weeklong event has been calculated to have been worth 45 million euro in additional income to the hotels, bars and restaurants who welcomed the visitors. The Alicante provincial tourism department estimates that the 1.3 million people who came specifically for the event is partly due to the two weekends involved this year, and the increase in train passengers brought to the area. A campaign is being considered to keep the main event to a weekend, irrespective of the day that the night of the 23rd falls on.

Prior to the event, there had been discussions and threats of strikes by the emergency services over the amount of work involved, and, quite coincidentally, the main event fell the night before the Spanish government was to launch its summer campaign action plan on how they intend to deal with the risk of forest fires through the summer.

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NEW MUM’S LOOK AWAY NOW In Castrillo de Murcia (near Burgos), a village in Northern Spain, rather a strange annual celebration took place last weekend when, as part of the local Corpus Christi celebrations, known as El Salto del Colacho (the devil's jump) or simply El Colacho, men dressed as the Devil (known as the Colacho) jump over babies born during the previous twelve months of the year who lie on mattresses in the street.

The strange idea behind the 400 year celebration is that the babies, all born within the last 12 months, are cleansed of original sin.

The Brotherhood of Santísimo Sacramento de Minerva organizes the week-long festivities which culminate on Sunday when the Colacho jumps over the babies on the mattresses placed on the procession route traversing the town.

The origins of the tradition are unknown but it is said to cleanse the babies of original sin, ensure them safe passage through life and guard against illness and evil spirits. In recent years, Pope Benedict has asked Spanish priests to distance themselves from El Colacho, and to downplay the tradition’s connection with Catholicism. The Church still

teaches that it is baptism by water, not a giant leap by an airborne devil, which cleanses the soul of original sin.

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GOT TO PICK A PEPPER OR TWO

The annual pepper picking season for the Murcia region has already begun a month earlier than normal, due to the extremely mild winter and spring.

With an abundance of crops, all said to be of high quality, it is hoped that the price will be cheaper to the consumer as a result. However, cheaper prices also mean less income for the farmers, and a risk to future crops if they don´t make the sale.

To complicate matters further, the Murcia season, which normally begins in July, has now also overlapped that of Almería, resulting in considerably higher availability now than ever before.

According to Ángel García Izquierdo, from the Murcia based company Soltir, “The campaign overlaps with Almería, which still has substantial crops available, leading to oversupply, which, within an economically depressed market such as Spain's, resulted in sharp price drops at the beginning of the campaign, especially for Lamuyo peppers.

The peppers are largely grown for the domestic market, as neighbouring European countries also have their own crops, which have also arrived early in a number of other countries.

On the other hand, bell peppers are easier to sell to the export markets according to García, but only around a quarter of their crops are of this variety, although increasing every year. “Bell peppers are

easier to sell in the export markets, where we have a favourable competitive position over the Netherlands, as they have higher production costs and are also the ones setting the sale price of peppers in Europe. It is certainly a more profitable product for us. Additionally, we continue making progress year after year in terms of quality and safety and we are at a very similar level as Dutch peppers”. Currently, the bell pepper export market shows favourable returns in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

The situation is not too bleak however, as last year, the company considered their campaign to have been “unbeatable”, whereas the forecast for this year is expected to be “acceptable”. From their 58,000 square metres of land in San Cayetano near to San Javier, they grow peppers and melons in the summer and broccoli and artichokes in the winter.

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SEVEN ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF ORANGES Officers of the Guardia Civil have arrested seven people for the theft of over 300,000 kilos of oranges just north of Alicante in Ribera Baixa and Valldigna. A further 7 individuals were released pending further investigations.

Detainees and defendants were changed with the falsification of a large number of documents needed to carry out the sale of oranges, which included more than 300,000 kilos that had been obtained illegally.

The arresting Officers belong to a detachment of Guardia who focus on agriculture, preventing the theft and illegal trade of farm products and related commodities Since late March, the officers have been investigating the falsification of documents which have regularly been found accompanying sales of farm products of illegal origin. Between 9 and 16 June, they were able to determine the alleged involvement of 13 people, eleven men and two women, aged 18 to 56 years, of Algerian, Belorussian, Spanish and Ecuadorian nationality.

MURCIA'S HOR TICULTURAL EXPOR TS UP 13 % The President of the Region of Murcia, Alberto Garre, said last week that sales of Murcian fruit and vegetables to European markets have increased by 13 % compared to last year and by 9 % since the previous quarter, despite the overall deceleration of Spain's horticultural exports.

The leader pointed out that the company Sol y Tierra del Campo de Cartagena (Soltir) "gives employment to between 2,500 and 5,000 people, depending on whether it is the planting or the harvesting season, which is truly appreciated by the regional government, earning its full support." He highlighted "the degree of responsibility and solidarity of Soltir's growers, who are also exemplary in terms of cultivation

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techniques and water use."

The president stressed that the sector continues to show signs of being very active and, in the case of Soltir, the revenue generated by its marketed production amounts to about 33 million Euro; a slight increase compared to the previous season. Garre encouraged them to continue working on the improvement of their competitiveness and their yields.

He recalled that, thanks to the efforts made since its launch in 2002, Soltir has managed to have "54,000 square metres of crops, to provide employment to so many people and to reach a production of 110 million kilos per year."

Among those arrested was the alleged perpetrator of a crime of forgery, who owns a Ribera Baixa company which buys and sells citrus products. He was charged with falsifying invoices, so that the amount of oranges billed was significantly increased above those delivered The remaining defendants were engaged at different levels of the fraud most with the theft of oranges in different localities, their transportation and sale.

In Gandia, a similar fraud saw the arrest of three coowners and an employee of a company who also purchase and sell agricultural products, in the region of Valldigna.

They have been charged with the crimes of forgery and receiving stolen goods, while another four arrested were said to be responsible for the alleged theft of Benairjó oranges.

The total of oranges siezed in the two crimes totals more than 300,000 kilos. Meanwhile the proceedings are now being dealt with by the Court of Instruction No. 4 in Sueca and the Court of Gandia while further Investigations are still ongoing.

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POLICE EXHIBITION TO TERRORIST VICTIM COLLEAGUES The Spanish National Police have opened an exhibition in Madrid dedicated to the memory and honour of the 186 officers killed in terrorist attacks throughout a bleak time in the country.

As part of the exhibition, a perpetual flame burns in memory of those who fell for their duty, accompanied by the names of all of those who lost their lives.

A projected image of each of those who were killed is on an accompanying display, with touch screens

offering a brief biography of each and every one of them.

The exhibition also covers four key elements in the relationship between the police and terrorists, under the titles of “Truth”, “Justice”, “Memory” and “Dignity”. Not only is the attention given to those who paid the ultimate price, but also the devastating effect the losses has on those left behind, the family and friends of the victims.

A series of panels with both written and graphic information are distributed throughout the campus, along with cabinets where different items seized from terrorist gangs are displayed, including weapons, explosives and exposed documents. This information and material is supplemented with video images on television screens for each of the thematic areas of exposure.

The free and open exhibition is available to visit by members of the public until Friday the 31st of July, from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00, at the Centro de Altos Estudios Policiales del Cuerpo Nacional de Policía, located in the Plaza de Carabanchel, Madrid.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy unveiled a memorial last Wednesday at the Centre for Higher Police Studies to members of the Spanish Police Force who have died in terrorist attacks The President of the Government conveyed the recognition and gratitude of the government and the institutions and people of Spain to the Spanish Police Force. "Spanish society cannot and never will forget those who were on the side of peaceful co-existence, those who have defended and maintained our democracy and those who have laid down their lives to guarantee the security and liberty of us all,” he said.

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THE ORIHUELA COSTA PAY THEIR RESPECTS The 4th of August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the day Britain entered one of the costliest conflicts in history – the First World War – with fighting continuing until the Armistice Day, 11th of November 1918.

One hundred years later we are inviting you to take part in the global commemoration here on the Costa Blanca together with local members of the Royal British Legion, in a period of reflection to be held on Sunday 3rd August, at 11am, in the Capilla de las Mil Palmeras, the local Catholic Church, situated almost next door to the Olympia Restaurant.

Opera Singer Paul Michael will be performing during the service which will be conducted by the Chaplain of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the RBL, Pastor Keith Brown. Following the service there will be a wreath laying ceremony in the Garden of Remembrance situated adjacent to the church.

Poppy crosses will be on sale on the day which may also be laid at that time. It will be then followed by a march past led by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums.

Seating will be available both inside and outside the church at which members of the public are warmly invited to join their ex service colleagues.

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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.

The Expat Terrorist xpat life is always full of surprises in Spain and the Canary Islands; nothing is ever quite what it seems, and this week has been no exception. I received a letter from the bank that I have been with since we moved to Spain demanding information. Parts of the letter were written in red ink as well as block capitals, which I assumed was meant to stress those parts that I should fret about most.

This letter was all part of a curt communication pointing out that under “Law 10/2010 of 28 April on the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Funding of Terrorism”, the bank had an obligation to check my identity and professional activity. The letter then went on to say that if I did not comply with their demands, my account would be “restricted”, meaning that I could not use their Internet banking and other services. Fortunately, there is no capital punishment in Spain at the moment; otherwise I am sure that they would have threatened that as well.

The letter also demanded payslips, social security employment records (vida laboral), my annual VAT return for the last quarter, or proof of having paid the last social security self-employed contribution. I am not registered, nor do I pay VAT, my accountant deals with social security contributions and I have not seen a vida laboral for at least five years.

Now I am all for countering terrorism and money laundering, but I doubt many offenders would use my local branch. This delightful let-

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ter was from a bank that I have used and trusted since I first set foot in Spain as an expat, and the branch knows me well. Clearly, this was another of the games that we have to play in Spain from time to time, which I am well used to. It can be endless fun, if viewed from the right angle, but it is no good arguing with the system or getting angry. One merely has to appear humble and confused, smile a lot, claim insanity or not understanding the language. Above all, one has to swamp the system with paperwork, and lots of it.

I learned many years ago that Spanish bureaucracy loves nothing more than paper. One has only to wave a sheet of A4 across the eyes of a Spanish bureaucrat or bank official, and watch their facial expression glaze over, and turn into one of immense and immediate greed. These officials are well trained and can smell a document in your possession from a hundred paces. They snatch the document from you and, if you are fortunate, hurry off to the nearest photocopier to produce at least three copies, returning the original. If one is naive or unfortunate, they will grab the original and it is never seen again. This is very dangerous and inconvenient, and I learned many years ago NEVER to produce an original document for any bank or government official. The second thing that all Spanish officials have is a love affair with the fax machine, and it is more than likely that any document that you surrender will end up in one.

Back to the letter from my bank. I spent most of the day producing a box file of photocopies of all the documents that I thought would interest them. In view of their huge appetite for paperwork of any description, I have also learned never to volunteer anything, but to let it be requested, and certainly not to hand over a complete box file voluntarily.

I placed all the documents in a carrier bag with my shopping. When I arrived at the bank, I met a charming young bank clerk, who seemed anxious to attend to my every need and, in particular, get me to sign up for a loan that I didn't need. I handed over the offending letter; he smiled and nodded knowingly, and asked for my residency document and passport. He made a joke about the possibility of me being a terrorist, to which I smiled through gritted teeth. The young bank clerk then proceeded to photocopy my passport and residency certificate,

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which they have done many times before over the years. No other questions were asked and no other documents were requested. For once, I was in and out of the bank in five minutes. Now what was that all about?

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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GARAGE SERVICES Garage Services - Car and Vehicle repairs based in Benijofar is owned by Chris McCarthy, an experienced and time served motor mechanic with over 32 years experience.

He has a fully equipped repair shop in Benijofar where, with state of the art equipment, he can carry out any car or vehicle repair, no matter how complicated it might be.

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

So don't take chances with your car - trust the experts!

Garage Services car and auto repairs is a top quality English speaking car mechanic company which covers Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca area.

You will find our car repair and mechanic service second to none and our prices extremely competitive, also our customer service and attention to detail all that you would expect from a reputable English speaking mechanic business.

So if you are in the Torrevieja Costa Blanca area and you need the services of a top notch English speaking mechanic then just contact Chris McCarthy at Garage Services car and auto repairs, car mechanic Costa Blanca and leave us to solve your problems.

The company is allied to Checkatrade, a directory of trades and services that have been vetted to the highest standards in all areas of the business activity where insurance, technical qualifications and professional memberships are all fully scrutinize. Not only that, but they also monitor the work on an ongoing basis by collecting feedback directly from customers. Since 1998 Checkatrade have collected

almost 300,000 customer reports which highlight the strengths and weaknesses of their listed companies.

You know what you are getting. Recommendation, reputation, and a standard you can trust. To date Garage Services has had 315 reports submitted about his standard of work and gained a fantastic overall rating of 9.8 out of a maximum of 10.

Areas covered and average scores achieved include: Estimating 9.6 - Tidiness 9.8 - Timekeeping 9.8 - Courtesy 9.9 - Workmanship 9.8 - Value for Money 9.7 - Reliability 9.8 Overall Service 9.8 1-"Very good service, with help and understanding - would recommend to grey and old, the elderly would not be overcharged. He's become a friend".......

2-"Fully satisfied with work carried out on my vehicle and will be using his service again.

I would recommend"...

3-"I cannot fault his work in any way a pleasure to do business with in any capacity. He knows his trade"...

4-"Excellent quality of workmanship, courtesy and punctuality. I would recommend them"...

5-"I am very pleased with the service and the courtesy from Mr McCarthy. I can recommend him" 6-"Polite and very good at his job. I would recommend him" ...

7-"Very good - on time and less than budget" ...

These are just a few of the hundreds of positive recommendations Chris has received over the years Why take chances! Garage Services. Ctra de Beniofar-San Miguel de Salinas, Finca GarroferosNave13, Algorfa 03169. Contact Chris on (0034) 634 048 339 and have your car repaired by a reliable, expert and time served mechanic and during the month of July we are offering a free aircon check for all cars booked in for full servicing. Email: christmccarthy@yahoo.co.uk All Mechanical Repairs, all car and van servicing, All Diagnostics, Laser wheel alignment, exhausts, cambelts and welding.

Tel - Chris +34 634 04 83 39 or see main ad on this page.

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CARS OF THE 70’S NEARLY EXTINCT

By Nick Ireland According to WeLoveAnyCar.com, the largest group of drivers on British roads are people born in the 60s and 70s. Cars of their youth are almost extinct. My Uncle once owned two Alegros at the same time but there are now fewer than 22 Bond Bugs, 161 Austin Allegros and just 3,482 Ford Cortinas, once the UK’s most popular car, still registered to drive on British roads.

These figures don’t include those cars where the car is ‘unregistered’ or taken off the road via a SORN notice to the DVLA. In fact, there are thought to be more Allegros in classic car collections than actually licensed to drive on the roads.

2.6 million Cortinas were sold in the UK so just 0.1% of the Ford success story remains on the roads. There are 4,119 Ford Sierras, the Cortina replacement, still licensed of the 1.3 million sold in the UK. Specialist models such as the Ford Sierra Cosworth (RS and Sapphire) tend to be better preserved than the average Sierra with 956 still licensed – that’s over 23% of all Sierra models remaining.

Even cars that were built much later can be rare.

Whilst Renault changed the people carrying market when they built the Espace, they didn’t achieve the same success with the Avantime. There are 23,049 Renault Espace models but only 273 Avantimes still registered for British roads. Another 70s creation, the Renault Fuego, has just 19 cars on the road.

Using Government statistics, the car review site has made it easy for anyone to look at how many cars are exactly like the one they drive or one they used to drive.

A spokesman for the website WeLoveAnyCar.com said, “Our easy-to-use site allows anyone to look at how exclusive their cars are

and in some cases drivers might be surprised to find they are one of a handful driving the model they own.”

Even current car owners can be in a very exclusive group. There are only 6 owners of the Audi Q7 SE TFSI 333 QUATTRO A model on all the roads in the UK and just 9 owners of the Peugeot 308 SPORTIUM E-HDI S-A variant. Just make a nice cuppa and enjoy discovering how many of the cars from your youth still exist. Some of mine include only three Ford LTD’s, 12 Fiat 850 Specials, 20 Vauxhall Viva 1256 Deluxe’s, 445 Ford Escort Mexico’s, 69 Mercedes Benz 200T and 242 Spitfire MK IV. And if you want to know how many James Bond Aston Martin DB5’s are left, to put you out of your misery, there are just 276 for budding 007’s and 25 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am’s, circa Smokey and the Bandit.

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CALL IN R&A UPHOLSTERY When husband and wife team Robert and Agnes Wardrop its better than new. relocated to Spain almost eight years ago they dreamed of We offer a complete upholstery service not just a recovery. We also recover leather suites into fabric which we find is better suited to the long hot days lazing in the sun.

However after a few weeks boredom began to set in, so they decided Spanish climate". to set up a business, and came to the conclusion that they Robert and Agnes also offer an interior design service, would be better to stick to what they know, which from one room to a complete house. If you think Robert and Agnes are experts in is upholstery ! A very wise decision as R&A your sitting room or bedroom could benefit their field as can be seen from Upholstery has gone from strength to from this service why not ask them for a these ‘before’ and ‘after’ pics strength since 2006. free consultation. It is easy to give your Robert and Agnes are very enthusiastic in home a make over for relatively little regards to their work and often work seven money. For example a new pelmet and days a week just to meet deadlines. Agnes headboard can inject a bit of life into a said " We really value our customers and take tired looking bedroom! pride in our work".

Mr and Mrs Porter from Playa Flamenca Robert began his training to be an upholsterer in his recently had their master bedroom designed by teens and there is nothing about the upholstery business Agnes and are delighted with their new look. Mrs Porter that he doesn't know. He is an undisputed expert in antique sofas and said " I love my bedroom now it is so light and airy, I'm sure it makes chairs, as Mrs Owen in Doña Pepa recently discovered to me sleep sounder! The sitting room is next on my list". her delight, when she commisioned R&A Agnes and Robert have a wide range of beautiful Upholstery to reupholster her Chesterfield and fabrics both contemporary and traditional suittwo wing back chairs. Mrs Owen stated " My able for all budgets. So if you are interested furniture is better than new, I'm delighted in a no obligation cost for revamping your with the high standard of the work and sad, but loved, soft furnishings why not wouldn't hesitate to recommend R&A give Robert and Agnes a call on 965 319 Upholstery to anyone. The service I 227 or 638 283 910. They are happy to recieved was prompt and efficient. Agnes come to your home where you can take you and Robert helped me to choose the correct time to browse through the pattern books. fabric for my sofa and chairs, which was leather They also undertake work refurbishing bars restuand rather tired looking, but I loved my furniture and rants hairdressers ect, as well as patio and outdoor furdidn't want to part with it". niture. Recent work includes the Abbey tavern in La Florida, Robert said, " When we reupholster anything all the old fabric is Woodstock bar in La Marina and The Rusty Nail in Campoverde. stripped off and we check the springs, webs, wood ect and repair or replace anything that we think needs it. So when the client gets it back See the main advertisment on page 3.

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FAME AND FORTUNE NOT ENOUGH FOR MODEL TURNED NUN While many of us dream of such lives, one young lady with fame and fortune very much in her grasp has thrown it all away for a rather more austere life in a nunnery.

Olalla Oliveros, a famous Spanish model and actress, revealed last week just why she hasn’t been seen on the catwalk for a while.

After experiencing an 'internal earthquake' during a visit to a religious sanctuary in Portugal she has spent the last 4 years as a nun in the Order of Saint Michael.

Oliveros has appeared in many high-profile advertising campaigns on TV and in magazines and so it came as somewhat as a surprise to many of her fans when she revealed that she has abandoned her celebrity lifestyle and joined the Order of Saint Michael as a nun where she now goes by the name of Sister Olalla del Sí de María.

Sister Olalla has so far been reluctant to describe her exact motivations for the lifestyle change but told local daily El Diario Cordobes that the decisive moment occurred while she was visiting the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima in Portugal.

A photo on The Christian Post’s Facebook page showed Oliveros (second from right) looking radically different from the poses she took in her modeling days, wearing a blue sackcloth uniform and veil but no makeup.

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L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Which grand prix circuit is only 1.95 miles long?

2. Which country has the largest orthodox church?

3. Who was born Mark Feld?

4. In the Bible the good Samaritan was travelling to where?

5. In World War II, in what French city did the Germans surrender?

6. Jeffery Archer wrote "Kane and Abel". What was the sequel called?

7. Retsina is a wine from which country?

8. Hedera Helix is better known by what name?

9. What is a peruke?

10. Which food was rationed in the UK after World War II had ended but not during it?

11. Which group had a 1970s UK number one hit with "Oh Boy"?

12. Shamanism is the religion of which people?

13. Black, whooper and Berwick all varieties of what?

14. Who said "I've no problem with drugs - only policemen"?

15. Who was the last Roman Catholic King of England?

16. According to the proverb which fruit tastes sweetest?

17. What is the title of the wife of a Marquis?

18. What colour is angelica?

19. What was Buddy Holly's real first name?

20. What was Ghandi's profession?

21. In music what is meant by pianissimo?

22. Who played bass guitar in Suzi Quatro's group?

23. In Peter Pan what were the names of Wendy's brothers?

24. Picardy is in the north east of which country?

25. Elaine Bookbinder became more famous as who?

26. What are the two official languages of Finland?

27. Who did the original thugs worship?

28. At Waterloo who commanded the Prussian troops?

29. Who was the first male tennis player to win 100 tournaments?

30. What kind of dancer was Mister Bojangles?

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Marchioness, 18. Green, 19. Charles, 20. Lawyer, 21. Very softly, 22. Suzi Quatro, 23. Michael & John, 24. France, 25.

Elkie Brooks, 26. Finnish and Swedish, 27. The Goddess Kali, 28. Marshal Blucher, 29. Jimmy Connors, 30. A Tap Dancer

ACROSS 7. Hidden treasure for the multitude, we hear (5) 8. Places where those in the swim are exposed to public gaze (7) 9. Real spy negotiates crookedly (7) 10. Stone-fruit, soft and well-rounded (5) 12. Perform capriciously (3,3,4) 15. Vegetable dish obtained from garden sale (5,5) 18. Enquire in back-street for assignments (5) 19. Tightly pressed for an agreement (7) 21. They display sprinklers (7) 22. It's a sign X gets around all right (5)

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Ask the Optician The Effect of Sun Damage

We’ve asked the experts from Specsavers Opticas to answer your questions on sun damage.

Q: Can the sun really damage my eyes?

A: I’m afraid so, experts say that teenagers and young adults in their 20s and 30s, who are exposed to sunlight around five hours per day with no hat or glasses, double their chances of developing early age related macular degeneration and other problems so it’s something to think about in a sunny country like Spain.

Children under 10 in particular should be protected as much as possible, as children’s eyes are not able to block as much UV as

adults’ eyes can, and unfortunately the eyes never really recover from it.

Q: What are the main dangers of sun damage?

A: There are a number of common eye problems linked to exposure to UV rays: Cataracts Macular degeneration Eyelid skin cancer Pinguecula - small, yellowish, slightly raised lesions that form on the surface of the white part of the eye. They can cause irritation, a feeling that there is something in the eye, and dry eyes.

Pterygium - scar tissue that can grow over the surface of the eye and impair the vision.

Q: What can I do to protect

my eyes?

A: The best protection is from glasses with total UV protection and a hat. We recommend you follow these rules when choosing glasses: Check sunglasses comply with UNE-EN 1836:2006 + A1:2008 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400.

Invest in photochromic lenses that instantly adapt to light changes, darkening in bright light. Alternatively, get prescription lenses tinted to minimize the amount of UV rays that reach your eyes.

Consider polarized lenses to decrease the amount of glare, which can dazzle and strain your vision Choose large or wraparound glasses There are five Specsavers on the Costa Blanca in Javea, Calpe, Benidorm, Torrevieja and Guardamar. www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store.

The birth rate in the Valencia region in 2013 fell by 7.1% in the last year, with 3,393 births less than during 2012, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE) in their recent study on the natural movement of population and basic demographic indicators.

The rate of decline is slightly above the national average, which stands at 6.4%. Thus, while in 2013 there were a total of 44,181 births in 2012 the figure was 47,574. Two years earlier, in 2010, the number of newborns was 51,684.

The other significant figure to fall below the national average was that of deaths. Whilst births fell by 7.1%, deaths in Valencia also fell by 4.3%, a full percentage point below the national average of 3.3%. The death toll was recorded as 40,501, showing a natural population growth of 3,680 people.

Thus, the Region now becomes the fifth fastest growing in the country, behind Madrid (22,977), Andalucia (15,666), Catalonia (11,010) and Murcia (6,007).

In 2013, throughout the whole of Spain, births dropped for the fifth consecutive year, with only 425,390 new births, 6.4% lower than the previous year and continuing the downward trend, which since 2008 now exceeds 18%, reflecting the progressively aging population.

According to the National Statistics Institute (INE), a broad view of the demographic future of the country shows a decline in the number of births, fewer children per woman, an increase in the average age at which women have their first child and the low-

est number of women of childbearing age.

As such, recent data is not encouraging and shows that the natural growth of the population, ie, the difference between births and deaths in 2013, fell by 30.7% to 36,181 people, the lowest recorded figure since the year 2000.

Despite this data, the number of deaths fell by 3.3%, the infant mortality rate stood for the first time below 3 children per thousand (2.8) and life expectancy is the highest ever with 82.8 years (80 years for men and 85.6 for women).

According to the INE the decline in births is due to lower fertility, ie the decrease in the number of children per woman, which in 2013 stood at 1.26 (1.32 in 2012).

The demographic future is a gradual increase in the average age of the population so perhaps it is now time to stop criticizing the indicators and exploring the benefits of an aging population.

Alternatively the only way to avoid it in the long term is to have far more children and die young. We have tried hard to escape from this way of life and, now that we have, we should be looking toward the benefits.

But it might be worth remembering that not all people aged 16 to 64 are working and pay income tax, indeed far from it, particularly here in Spain However, an increasing number of older people are working, and many of the others do not require pensions or other welfare. Let’s not forget either that children are also dependants and in many cases cost the state system rather more.

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30th june

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Crimewatch. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Claimed and Shamed. 12:30 Operation Hospital Food with James Martin. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather.

14:45 Wimbledon 2014. Sue Barker introduces live coverage of the fourth round of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. Serena Williams was a surprise casualty at this stage in 2013 when the five-time champion lost to German Sabine Lisicki in three sets. There were also mixed results for the home crowd in 2013 as Laura Robson lost in straight sets to Kaia Kanepi but Andy Murray defeated Mikhail Youzhny to seal his place in the quarter-finals.

Weather. 00:42 BBC Weather.

00:45 The Graham Norton Show. Compilation.

Highlights from the current series of the talk show, with guests including Tom Cruise, Julie Walters, Matt Damon, Dame Julie Andrews, Bill Murray, Miranda Hart, Russell Crowe, Julianne Moore, Jamie Foxx, Emma Stone, Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Olivia Colman, Jonah Hill, Carey Mulligan, Kenneth Branagh, Keira Knightley, Gary Oldman, Thierry Henry, Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Jackman, Emily Blunt, Michael Fassbender, Cameron Diaz, Ricky Gervais, Seth MacFarlane, Kylie Minogue, James McAvoy and many more.

01:30 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:35 BBC News.

01:20 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 May the Best House Win.

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Channel 4

07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Match of the Day. 08:45 Helicopter Heroes. 09:30 Watchdog Test House. 10:00 Triathlon. 12:00 The Daily Politics. 12:30 Wimbledon 2014. 21:00 Today at Wimbledon. 22:00 Police Under Pressure. 23:00 The Culture Show. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 A Cabbie Abroad. 01:20 I Bought a Rainforest. 02:20 Match of the Day. 04:05 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Britain’s Great War.

06:00 Deal or No Deal. 06:55 Countdown. 07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:30 King of Queens. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond.

09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 13:35 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 A Place in the Sun. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Draw it. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Dispatches. 21:30 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals. 22:00 The World’s Best Diet.

23:35 Bouncers. 00:40 Beauty Queen or Bust. 01:35 The Complainers. 02:30 Scandal. 03:15 The Mill. 04:10 The Mill. 05:05 Beat My Build.

ITV

17:30 Match of the Day Live. Live coverage from Brazil of the last 16 World Cup match between the winners of Group E and the runners-up from Group F. 20:10 BBC News at Six. 20:35 Regional News and Weather.

21:00 EastEnders. Alfie’s latest money-making scheme leads him to make a shocking discovery.

Carol makes a decision about her treatment, but how will the rest of her family react?

21:30 Match of the Day Live. Live coverage from Brazil of the last 16 World Cup match between the winners of Group G and the runners-up from Group H. 00:10 BBC News at Ten. 00:35 Regional News and

Porto Alegre.

00:15 ITV News and Weather.

00:50 You Cannot be Serious. Alistair McGowan milks another week of televised sport for all its comedy worth, with clips, sketches and impressions. With Euro 2012, the French Open, Test cricket and the frenzied build-up to the London Olympics, expect a hilarious take on the week’s biggest, best and most talked about sporting events from 2012. Sketches include Louie Spence reporting on Test cricket and an exclusive web chat with Gary Neville from the England hotel in Poland.

06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 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 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover.

16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point.

18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Coronation Street. David and Kylie pay Michael a visit. Can Fiz ever forgive Maria? Nick shows Leanne who is boss.

21:00 You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill presents more hilarious footage filmed by viewers. This edition features clever animals, teenagers out of control, and basketballs having their revenge.

21:30 FIFA World Cup Live 2014. Live coverage of the last-16 match between the winner of Group G and the runner-up in Group H from the Estadio Beira-Rio in

Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas.

10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours.

15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - - Hush (15). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The World Trade Center: Rebuilt.

21:00 Angry Brits: Caught on Camera. 22:00 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:15 Under the Dome.

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

Monday, Monday, 30th June, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 The Gary Jackson Show, 13:00 Acceptable 80´s with Paul Baker, 14:00 Doctor Syn by Russell Thorndyke Ep 6 of 10 15:00 Raffles - To catch a thief - Ep 2 of 6 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, The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Black Peter 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 Book at Bedtime, The Dubliners - Two Gallants Ep 6 of 20 23:00 Classical Nights

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 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Milkshake Monkey. 08:00 Pip Ahoy. 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 Little Princess. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:20 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35

Monday, 30th June, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – David Dimbleby 18.05 Elche’s Palms – an insight into palms .

18.15 Learn The Lingo – Spanish with everyday situations.

18.30 Loose Talk – Could you be a kept person, and what is the most important ingredient in a relationship.

19.00 Let's Talk - with the 60’s rebel- rouser Wayne Fontana.

19.30 Spanish Eye –Carnival Girls – Fiesta parades.

19.45 Hand Made –A short film sent in by a viewer.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Crimewatch. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Claimed and Shamed. 12:30 Operation Hospital Food with James Martin. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 13:38 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather.

14:45 Wimbledon 2014. Sue Barker presents live coverage from day eight of the 2014 Championships at Wimbledon. The women take centre stage on ladies’ quarter-finals day at the All England Club. In 2013 German Sabine Lisicki followed up her shock fourth-round victory over Serena Williams by beating Kaia Kanepi to reach the last four, while eventual champion Marion Bartoli overcame American Sloane Stephens.

19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather.

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

20:30 EastEnders. The Carters celebrate Linda’s

birthday but her day takes an unexpected turn. After finding herself in dire straits, Carol is offered a risky way out. Roxy is delivered some shocking news from an unlikely source.

20:57 BBC News and Regional News.

21:00 Would I Lie to You? Rob Brydon is back in the host’s chair for the seventh series of the comedy panel show. And, as ever, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains. Over the course of each show, celebrity guests reveal amazing stories about themselves, some of which are true and some of which are not. The aim of the game is to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined

by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.

21:30 Match of the Day Live. Belgium v USA. Live coverage from Brazil of the last 16 World Cup match between Belgium, the winners of Group H and the USA, the runners-up from Group G. 00:10 BBC News at Ten. 00:35 Regional News and Weather. 00:42 BBC Weather.

00:45 Film - City Hall (15). Mayor John Pappas is the most popular mayor New York has had in years and owes a lot of his success to his dedicated protege and deputy mayor Kevin Calhoun, a Louisiana native.

When a small boy is caught in the crossfire of a gunfight between police and a known mafioso, Pappas knows it’s a threat to his administration and rises to the challenge. But Calhoun notices something very fishy about the mafioso’s probation report he begins an investigation which will have far-reaching consequences. Starring: Al Pacino, John Cusack, Bridget Fonda, Danny Aiello, Martin Landau, David Paymer.

02:30 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:35 BBC News.

Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 13:35 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 A Place in the Sun. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Draw it. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Location, Location, Location.

22:00 The Auction House. 23:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 00:00 Undercover Boss USA. 01:00 Pokerstars.Com PCA. 02:00 KOTV Boxing Weekly.

02:30 Transworld Sport. 03:25 FIM Superbike World Championship. 03:55 The Avon Tyres British GT Championship. 04:20 Triathlonguard Windsor Triathlon.

05:15 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:35 River Cottage Veg Heroes.

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06:00 WWI A-Z. 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Animal Park. 08:35 Match of the Day. 09:20 Helicopter Heroes. 10:05 Watchdog.

11:05 Watchdog Test House. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 The Daily Politics. 13:30 Wimbledon 2014. 21:00 Today at Wimbledon. 22:00 Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter. 23:00 QI. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Police Under Pressure. 01:20 The Super League Show. 02:05 Match of the Day. 03:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 I Was There.

05:45 House Doctor. 06:10 Nick’s Quest. 06:35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas.

07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Milkshake Monkey. 08:00 Pip Ahoy. 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 Little Princess. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:20 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Big Brother.

14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:10 Film - - Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Whale Adventure with Nigel Marven. 21:00 The Dog Rescuers.

22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Wentworth. 02:00 Access. 02:10 Super Casino. 04:10 Emergency Bikers. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

ITV 05:15 May the Best House Win. 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 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 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Concern increases for missing Cain. Megan gets the measure of Leyla. There is a surprise in store for Diane.

20:30 Love Your Garden. The new series of the hit gardening show continues as Alan Titchmarsh and his team transform unloved back yards into stunning oases. In the second episode in the fourth series, Alan, David Domoney, Frances Tophill and Katie Rushworth come to the rescue of Claire and Ian Estick. Five years ago their younger son, 23-month-old Daniel, died in hospital from septicaemia. Devastated by their loss, but determined to ease the suffering of other parents in a similar situation, they started a charity. Running the charity and fundraising mean that tending to their garden has had to take a back seat. It is currently a confused mix of children’s play equipment, a dilapidated greenhouse and a few overgrown shrubs and trees. Having packed the couple off for a few days, Alan sets about transforming it into four distinct but linked areas that will provide this family with an entertainment area, a kitchen garden, a tranquil seating area and enough lawn to enjoy a kick about.

21:30 FIFA World Cup Live 2014. Live coverage of the last-16 match between the winner of Group H and the runner-up in Group G from the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.

00:15 ITV News and Weather.

00:55 Tales From Northumberland with Robson Green. Eight-part series in which Robson Green travels the length and breadth of his home county of Northumberland to discover how this mystical place has played a unique role in shaping contemporary Britain.

01:20 Jackpot247. 04:00 Loose Women. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 May the Best House Win. Channel 4 06:00 Deal or No Deal. 06:55 Countdown. 07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:30 King of Queens. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond.

09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00

Tuesday, 1st July, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Delia Smith is one of the most popular TV cooks and has gone on to sell millions of cook books.

18.05 Run For Your Wife – the AdHoc Theatre Group present this hilarious comedy farce at the Cardinal Beluga Theatre written by Ray Cooney.

22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Tuesday, uesday, 1st July, July, 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 Doctor Syn by Russell Thorndyke. Ep 7 of 10 15:00 Raffles - An old flame. Ep 3 of 6 16:00 Solid Gold 60´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, A Whole new ball game - Goodby Gregory 20:00 Drama at 8, The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Charles Augustus Milverton 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Dubliners - The Boarding House Ep 7 of 20 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

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2nd july 07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Crimewatch. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Claimed and Shamed. 12:30 Operation Hospital Food with James Martin. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather.

14:45 Wimbledon 2014. Sue Barker presents live coverage of the 2014 Championships, where the men’s quarter-finals are taking place. This time in 2013, British number one Andy Murray survived a thrilling last-eight clash with Fernando Verdasco after fighting back from two sets down to book his place in the semi-finals.

19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather.

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 investigates a car suspension system that’s breaking after just a few years and the diet pill that is more likely to affect your bank balance than your weight. Plus energy regulator Ofgem on why they haven’t done more to bring down bills.

22:00 Celebrity MasterChef. Celebrities compete in a contest of culinary skill. Kiki Dee, Charley Boorman, Jason Connery, Christopher Biggins and Tina Hobley enter the final heat. In the first challenge, the Mystery Box test, they have to use the box’s ingredients to create their own version of fish and chips. The celebrities work furiously in a last attempt to prove themselves to the judges, because at the end of this test one of them will be going home.

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

23:35 The White Widow: Searching for Samantha.

Samantha Lewthwaite is one of the world’s most wanted terrorists. The widow of Jermaine Lindsay, one of the 7/7 bombers, she claimed ignorance of her husband’s lethal intentions. She said she was a victim too.

But now she’s on the run, somewhere in Africa, charged with conspiracy to cause explosions.

Filmmaker Adam Wishart has spent a year tracking down the real story of Samantha Lewthwaite - for the first time revealing her path to radicalisation and the hate preacher who inspired her.

00:30 A Question of Sport. Super Saturday. Jason

Manford hosts the sports-themed family entertainment gameshow. Team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by actor Patrick Robinson, comedian Seann Walsh and sporting stars Iwan Thomas and Sharron Davies. Their challenges include taking on the Great British Women’s American Football team, learning to handbrake turn at speed.

01:10 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:15 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:00 Play On. 06:30 Your Paintings. 06:55 Wonders of Nature. 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Animal Park. 08:35 Match of the Day. 09:20 Helicopter Heroes. 10:05 Antiques Roadshow. 11:05 Watchdog Test House. 11:35 Click.

12:00 BBC News. 12:30 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Wimbledon 2014. 21:00 Today at Wimbledon. 22:10 Coast Australia. 23:00 Episodes. 23:30 Newsnight.

00:20 Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter. 01:20 Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter. 02:20 Welcome to Rio. 03:20 A Very British Airline. 04:20 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Regency Life: 3 Lives in 1 Day. 05:30 Fit to Rule - Learning Zone.

ITV 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 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 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover.

16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point.

18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Adam and Ross learn they share the same agenda. Leyla is given food for thought.

Sam’s behaviour arouses suspicion.

20:30 Coronation Street. Gail takes Michael under her wing. Nick has birthday plans for Leanne. Todd ruins Marcus’s plans with Liam.

21:00 All Star Mr and Mrs. Phillip Schofield presents the classic game show in which three celebrity couples battle it out to win 30,000 pounds for their chosen charity. Who knows the most about their other half?

The couples hoping to win big this time are Coronation Street star Charlie Condou and his partner Cameron, actress Nerys Hughes with husband Patrick and Five singer Scott Robinson and his wife Kerry.

22:00 The Betrayers. Documentary telling the stories of the victims who have suffered betrayal at the hands of someone known to them, whom they trust and even love. From fake identities to terminal illnesses, the programme examines how otherwise intelligent and sensible people have fallen for a web of deceit and lies.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:35 Film - Hard Target (18). Martial arts adventure about a New Orleans merchant sailor who stumbles upon a deadly game in which groups of sadistic hunters pursue human prey. Approached by a young woman whose father has gone missing, the sailor agrees to help find him, but discovers that the father was a recent victim of one of these human hunts. He resolves to stop the slaughter.

01:20 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 May the Best House Win.

Little Princess. 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 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime.

13:15 Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Nightmare at the End of the Hall. 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 Brand New House for £5k.

22:00 The Hotel Inspector Returns. 23:00 Big Brother.

00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Channel 4 06:00 Deal or No Deal. 06:55 Countdown. 07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:30 King of Queens. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 13:35 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 A Place in the Sun. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Draw it.

18:00 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons.

19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show. 22:00 One Born Every Minute. 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 00:00 My Granny the Escort. 01:00 Superstar DJs. 01:30 The Simpsons. 01:55 The Simpsons. 02:20 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 03:15 Film - Our Family Wedding (12). 05:00 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. 05:05 Beat My Build.

Channel 5 05:45 House Doctor. 06:10 Nick’s Quest. 06:35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas.

07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Milkshake Monkey. 08:00 Pip Ahoy. 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

W ednesday, ednesday, 2nd July, July, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson.

13:00 Power Anthems with Paul Baker, 14:00 Doctor Syn by Russell Thorndyke. Ep 8 of 10 15:00 Raffles - With Jeremy Clyde. Ep 4 of 6 16:00 Supersonic 70´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Just a Minute with Nicholas Parsons 20:00 Drama at 8, The memoires of Sherlock Holmes - with Clive Merrison 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, The Dubliners - A little cloud Ep 8 of 20 23:00 Classical Nights,

Wednesday, 2nd July, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with Edward Woodward, a British actor who became popular on both sides of the Atlantic, just before his death 18.05 Let’s Talk Special – an in depth interview with One half of Chas & Dave, Chas Hodges.

18.45 Bite Size – Cancer day event at Zenia Boulevard.

19.00 An Evening With... Eddie Wallace.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

3rd July 00:35 This Week. Andrew Neil, Michael Portillo and guests discuss the week’s top political stories.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Crimewatch. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Claimed and Shamed. 12:30 Operation Hospital Food with James Martin. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather.

14:45 Wimbledon 2014. Sue Barker presents live coverage of day 10 of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, including action from the women’s semi-finals where, this time in 2013, eventual champion Marion Bartoli continued her serene progress to the final by beating Kirsten Flipkens in straight sets.

19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather.

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

20:30 EastEnders. With no other choice, a heartbroken Carol resorts to desperate measures. In her hour of need, Bianca finds herself in a surprising situation.

A furious Roxy sets out to get revenge.

21:00 Traffic Cops. Documentary series following the traffic police as they enforce the law on some of Britain’s busiest and most dangerous roads. In the fight against crime the latest weapon the cops have are headcams, tiny cameras which record everything Yorkshire’s Regional Roads Crime Team see and allow officers to gather evidence as they work.

22:00 Celebrity MasterChef. Celebrities compete in a contest of culinary skill. The final heat continues as the four remaining celebrities battle for a place in the semi-finals. Their first challenge is a knowledge and skills test, where the celebrities must identify six types of sausage, before making and cooking sausages and onion gravy from scratch in just 20 minutes. With no time to draw breath the celebrities are then plunged into the highly stressful world of mass catering. With 120 students to feed at the Royal College of Music the celebrities have to be on top of their game if they want to succeed. In the heat of the kitchen with a college full of hungry students descending on them, the celebrities need to rely on their teamwork skills as well as their culinary ones to succeed.

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

23:35 Question Time. David Dimbleby presents topical debate from Croydon. The panel includes Liberal Democrat business minister Jo Swinson MP, and Labour’s former home secretary Alan Johnson MP.

06:00 History Hunt. 06:55 Wonders of Nature. 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:20 Homes Under the Hammer.

08:20 Animal Park. 09:20 Helicopter Heroes. 10:05 Escape to the Continent. 11:05 Gardeners’ World.

11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 The Daily Politics. 13:30 Wimbledon 2014. 21:00 Today at Wimbledon. 22:00 The Honourable Woman. 23:00 Mock the Week. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Hot Property: Business Boomers. 01:20 The Culture Show. 01:50 Natural World. 02:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Music Technology.

ry goods for over 230 years.This documentary follows the work of the staff, the store and the customers over the course of one summer. In the workshop above the emporium are the highly-skilled silversmiths, who craft much of the merchandise by hand.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:35 Film - We Own the Night (15). Crime drama set in 1980s Brooklyn. A nightclub owner routinely turns a blind eye to the criminal activities under his roof, but when his NYPD father and brother ask him to help them gather intelligence on the Russian mafia, he finds himself torn between family loyalty and protecting himself from the most ruthless criminals in New York City. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Eva Mendes, Danny Hoch, Alex Veadov, Oleg Taktarov, Dominic Colon.

01:40 Jackpot247. 04:00 Tonight. 04:20 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 May the Best House Win.

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Channel 4

06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 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 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover.

16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point.

18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Adam makes a disastrous mistake.

Cain struggles to see the bigger picture. It could be a life-changing day for Priya.

20:30 Tonight. Beating Breast Cancer. Every year around the world over half a million women die from breast cancer. It remains the most common form of cancer affecting women, and in Britain one in eight will contract the disease during their lifetime. As experts fight to reduce mortality rates, they are concerned that increasingly unhealthy lifestyles are leading to more cases. Julie Etchingham investigates what is being done to reduce risk.

21:00 Emmerdale. Sparks fly after Andy’s accident.

Priya makes her presence felt. Jimmy finds out who the celebrity guest is.

21:30 Coronation Street. Will a shaken Michael tell Gail the truth? Audrey is shocked by Nick’s vile behaviour. Carla gets back on track.

22:00 Inside Asprey: Luxury by Royal Appointment. Asprey is a British institution which stands on one of London’s most prestigious thoroughfares, New Bond Street, and has been trading in luxu-

06:00 Deal or No Deal. 06:55 Countdown. 07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:30 King of Queens. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond.

09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 13:35 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 A Place in the Sun. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Draw it. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 22:00 Beauty Queen or Bust. 23:00 The Secret Life of Students. 00:00 One Born Every Minute.

01:00 Embarrassing Bodies. 01:55 Meet the Mormons.

02:50 My Last Summer. 03:45 Dispatches. 04:10 This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show. 05:05 Mary’s Silver Service.

01:20 Holiday Weatherview. 01:25 BBC News.

BBC 2

Channel 5 05:45 House Doctor. 06:10 Nick’s Quest. 06:35 Great Scientists. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Milkshake Monkey.

08:00 Pip Ahoy. 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 Little Princess. 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 Cowboy Builders. 13:10

5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film Earthstorm (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 World’s Busiest Train Station. 21:00 Child Soldiers of WWII. 22:00 The 70-Stone Man: The Final Chapter.

23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.

01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 9/11: Mass Murder in the Sky. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Thursday, Thursday, 3rd July, July, 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 Doctor Syn by Russell Thorndyke. Ep 9 of 10 15:00 Drama - Raffles with Jeremy Clyde - Episode 5 of 6 16:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, The Navy Lark. Povey an Admiral at last 20:00 Drama at 8, The Memoires of Sherlock Holmes - with Clive Merrison 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, The Dubliners - Counterparts. Ep 9 of 20 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

Thursday 3rd July, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Emma Samms a British actress 18.05 Hayes Guide – Tour experts Dave & Jess show us along the relatively unknown Orihuela coastal route.

18.30 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventure (series) – the boys go climbing and abseiling near Benidorm.

19.00 TVM (series) – Peter Taylor introduces another special selection of 17 fantastic music videos.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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Markets - Cox, Elche, Formentera, La Nucia, San Pedro del Pinatar, Santa Pola, Sax, Torremendo.

ALICANTE - Exhibition of art and archaeology from the Chinese Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD, MARQ Archaeological museum.

MADRID - Exhibition dedicated to officers killed by terrorism. Centro de Altos Estudios Policiales del Cuerpo Nacional de Policía (Until 31 July).

MANISES - Moors and Christians fiesta (All week).

ORIHUELA - Exhibition of historic documents “Bando del Intendente de Policía de la Provincia de Murcia”, Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Last day).

Photographic exhibition, “Human Rights and Sexual Freedom”, Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Until Friday). Exhibition of a collection of paintings, "Encuentros" - Sala Museo San Juan de Dios (until 27 July).

ORIHUELA COSTA - Clown futbolero – Zenia Bvard.

World UFO Day. Markets - Albatera, Alcoi, Benidorm, Callosa de Segura, Guardamar del Segura, La Mata, San Miguel de Salinas.

ALICANTE - Exhibition of art and archaeology from the Chinese Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD, MARQ Archaeological museum.

MADRID - Exhibition dedicated to officers killed by terrorism. Centro de Altos Estudios Policiales del Cuerpo Nacional de Policía (Until 31 July).

ORIHUELA - Photographic exhibition, “Human Rights and Sexual Freedom”, Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Until Friday). Exhibition of a collection of paintings, "Encuentros" - Sala Museo San Juan de Dios (until 27 July).

Markets - Crevillente, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, L’ Alfas del Pi, Monstesinos, Pilar de la Horadada, TORREVIEJA. ALICANTE -Exhibition of art and archaeology from the Chinese Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD, MARQ Archaeological museum.

Theatre - GOYO JIMÉNEZ, “En verdad os digo”, Teatro Principal (Friday & Saturday).

ALTEA - Discover Altea, guided walks through the picturesque town, every Friday in July and August.

BARCELONA - Barcelona Harley Days – Motorbike festival (Until Sunday).

GIRONA - Sir Elton John, Jardí Botànic De Cap Roig, Girona, Calella De Palafrugell. (Placebo, Pet Shop Boys, James Blunt and Bryan Adams are amongst the stars appearing at this festival which runs through to the 15 August).

MADRID - Exhibition dedicated to officers killed by terrorism. Centro de Altos Estudios Policiales del Cuerpo Nacional de Policía (Until 31 July).

MANISES - Moors and Christians fiesta (All week).

ORIHUELA - Photographic exhibition, “Human Rights and Sexual Freedom”, Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Last day). Exhibition of a collection of paintings, "Encuentros" - Sala Museo San Juan de Dios (until 27 July). IX Fórum Internacional de la Música "Ciudad de Orihuela".

THURSDAY

TUESDAY Canada Day. Markets - Alicante, (Rastro), Aspe, Altea, Benijofar, ORIHUELA, San Fulgencio.

ALICANTE - Exhibition of art and archaeology from the Chinese Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD, MARQ Archaeological museum.

MADRID - Exhibition dedicated to officers killed by terrorism. Centro de Altos Estudios Policiales del Cuerpo Nacional de Policía (Until 31 July). Tom Jones, Palacio De Deportes Comunidad De Madrid.

MANISES - Moors and Christians fiesta (All week).

ORIHUELA - Photographic exhibition, “Human Rights and Sexual Freedom”, Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Until Friday). Exhibition of a collection of paintings, "Encuentros" - Sala Museo San Juan de Dios (until 27 July). IX Fórum Internacional de la Música "Ciudad de Orihuela".

Markets - Albatera, Alicante, Aspe, Campoamor near Cabo Roig medical centre, Rojales.

ALICANTE - Exhibition of art and archaeology from the Chinese Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD, MARQ Archaeological museum.

BARCELONA - Jamie Cullum, Poble Espanyol.

FUENGIROLA - Chicago the musical, Castillo Sohail, Málaga.

MADRID - Exhibition dedicated to officers killed by terrorism. Centro de Altos Estudios Policiales del Cuerpo Nacional de Policía (Until 31 July). Brian Ferry in concert, La Riviera. David Bisbal, Palacio De Deportes Comunidad De Madrid.

MANISES - Moors and Christians fiesta (All week).

ORIHUELA - Photographic exhibition, “Human Rights and Sexual Freedom”, Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Until Friday). Exhibition of a collection of paintings, "Encuentros" - Sala Museo San Juan de Dios (until 27 July). IX Fórum Internacional de la Música "Ciudad de Orihuela".

SATURDAY U.S. Independence Day. Int Day of Cooperatives.

Markets - Alcoi, Alicante, Almoradi, Elche, Santa Pola.

ALICANTE - Exhibition of art and archaeology from the Chinese Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD, MARQ Archaeological museum. Theatre - GOYO JIMÉNEZ, “En verdad os digo”, Teatro Principal.

BARCELONA - Barcelona Harley Days – Motorbike festival (Until Sunday). Brian Ferry, Auditorio CCIB – Forum. David Bisbal, Palau Sant Jordi.

GRANADA - BBC Symphony Orchestra, Música Palacio De Carlos V. MADRID - Exhibition dedicated to officers killed by terrorism. Centro de Altos Estudios Policiales del Cuerpo Nacional de Policía (Until 31 July).

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MANISES -Moors and Christians fiesta (All week).

ORIHUELA - Exhibition of a collection of paintings, "Encuentros" - Sala Museo San Juan de Dios (until 27 July). IX Fórum Internacional de la Música "Ciudad de Orihuela". Presentation for the 2014 Moors & Christians Fiesta.

PILAR DE LA HORADADA - Open air painting, Plaza de la Iglesia and Casa de Cultura.

SAN JAVIER - George Benson, Música Auditorio Parque Almansa Murcia.

SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR - XIX Festival de Flamenco de San Pedro del Pinatar. Homenaje a Camarón de la Isla. Parque De La Aduana.

SUNDAY World Zoonoses Day. Markets - Benidorm, Elche, La Nucia, Campoverde, La Marina, Zoco, Almoradí street market, Lemon Tree Road, Mil Palmeras.

ALICANTE - Exhibition of art and archaeology from the Chinese Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD, MARQ Archaeological museum.

BARCELONA - Barcelona Harley Days – Motorbike festival (Last Day).

Barcelona Metal Festival – Within Temptation, Paradise Lost and other heavy rock bands in concert.

BENISSA- Stamp collectors market.

GRANADA - Bobby McFerrin, Teatro Del Generalife.

MADRID - Exhibition dedicated to officers killed by terrorism. Centro de Altos Estudios Policiales del Cuerpo Nacional de Policía (Until 31 July).

MANISES - Moors and Christians fiesta (Last day).

ORIHUELA - Exhibition of a collection of paintings, "Encuentros" - Sala Museo San Juan de Dios (until 27 July).

FUTURE EVENTS Orihuela – Moors and Christians, 13 to 19 July.

Guardamar del Segura – Moors and Christians, 18 to 27 July.

Torrevieja - 60º Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonía, 19 to 26 July.

Villajoyosa – Moors and Christians, 24 July.

Orihuela Costa – Fisherman´s Market, end of July.

4th july ADVERTISING WITH THE LEADER WORKS.....CALL 96 673 0057 07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Crimewatch. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Claimed and Shamed. 12:30 Operation Hospital Food with James Martin. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather.

14:45 Wimbledon 2014. Sue Barker presents live coverage from the eleventh day of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. In 2013, Centre Court witnessed an epic fight between Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro. Djokovic eventually came through in five sets in the longest men’s semi-final in Wimbledon history. Day eleven in 2013 was also a good day for the home crowd as Andy Murray defeated Jerzy Janowicz to reach the final for the second successive year.

17:30 Match of the Day Live. Quarter-finals. Live coverage from Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium of the first World Cup quarter-final.

20:10 BBC News at Six. 20:35 Regional News and Weather.

21:00 EastEnders. Roxy comes to a drastic conclusion about her future. After seeking advice, Carol makes a momentous and life-changing choice. Recent events force Terry to reevaluate his situation and he is forced to admit the truth.

21:30 Celebrity MasterChef. Celebrities compete in a contest of culinary skill. The battle for the last two places in the semi-finals reaches its climax at the end of the final heat. The four celebrities must cook a faultless two-course meal that will not only be judged by John and Gregg but also a past Celebrity MasterChef champion in the shape of Lisa Faulkner and previous finalists Christine Hamilton and Andi Peters who know exactly what standards the judges expect. With their last chances to impress for a semi-final place, emotions in the kitchen are running high and the pressure proves too much for some contestants. The celebrity judges deliver some frank and cutting responses to some of the dishes, but others fare much better. Only the best two contestants can earn a semi-final place.

22:00 New Tricks. Moving Target. Series 8, episode 5.

Drama series. The UCOS team reinvestigate a hit and run that left a cycle courier with a serious brain injury and complete memory loss of anything prior to the accident.

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

Weather. 23:32 BBC Weather.

23:35 John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour.

Liverpool comedian John Bishop performs his 2012 stand-up show at the Manchester MEN Arena.

01:20 EastEnders Omnibus. 03:15 Weather for the Week Ahead. 03:20 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:00 Play on! 2 Play on. 06:30 Your Paintings. 06:55 Wonders of Nature. 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:10 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:10 Animal Park. 08:40 Helicopter Heroes. 09:25 The Great British Sewing Bee. 10:25 First Time on the Front Line. 10:55 F1: Grand Prix Practice. 12:05 The Travel Show. 12:30 The Daily Politics. 13:30 Wimbledon 2014. 21:00 Today at Wimbledon. 22:00 Gardeners’ World. 22:30 The Machine Gun and Skye’s Band of Brothers. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Glastonbury 2014 Highlights. 02:05 Match of the Day. 03:50 Question Time. 04:50 This is BBC Two. ITV 05:15 May the Best House Win. 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 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 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 16:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Victoria Pendleton reopens Home Farm. Adam struggles with his guilt. Ross pushes his luck.

20:30 Coronation Street. Leanne makes a lasting impression. Will Michael tell Gail the truth? Luke makes a play for Carla.

21:00 You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill showcases more of the funniest footage filmed by viewers on their camcorders and mobile phones. This edition features a day in the life of Prince Harry, and a DJ. 21:30 FIFA World Cup Live 2014. Live coverage of the second quarter-final match from the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza.

00:15 ITV News and Weather.

00:55 The Cube. Phillip Schofield presents the tense game show. In this episode, primary school teacher Scott aims for top marks, while marketing manager Sarah learns that nothing is as simple as it seems inside the Cube.

12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime.

13:15 Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - The Trail to Hope Rose (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 21:00 Flight MH370: 118 Days and Counting. 22:00 Big Brother: Live Eviction.

23:30 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 00:30 Stand by Your Man. 01:15 Super Casino. 04:10 The 12-Year-Old Shopaholic... And Other Big Spending Kids. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

01:45 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4 06:00 Deal or No Deal. 06:55 Countdown. 07:40 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:05 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:30 King of Queens. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond.

09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Undercover Boss Canada. 12:00 Come Dine with Me. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 13:35 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 A Place in the Sun. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Draw it. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 James Corden Does Deal or No Deal. 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

23:00 Friday Night Dinner. 23:30 The Inbetweeners.

00:05 The Inbetweeners. 00:40 The Inbetweeners.

01:05 Film - Role Models (15). 02:50 The Angelos Epithemiou Show. 03:15 I’m Spazticus. 03:40 Desperate Housewives. 04:25 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. 05:15 Beat My Build.

Friday 4th July, July, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes 14:00 Doctor Syn - By Russell Thorndyke Ep 10 of 10 15:00 Raffles Series 3 - The last word - Ep 6 of 6 16:00 Rewind the Radio with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Hancocks Half Hour. The last bus home 20:00 Drama at 8, The memoires of Sherlock Holmes - with Clive Merrison 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, The Dubliners - Clay, Ep 10 of 20 23:00 Classical Nights followed by Exite Overnight.

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05:45 House Doctor. 06:10 Great Scientists. 06:35 Great Scientists. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots.

07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Milkshake Monkey. 08:00 Pip Ahoy. 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 Little Princess.

09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:20 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Englebert Humperdinck, a popular international singer and entertainer.

18.05 FAQ - Another 2 topics covered by local experts – QROPS pension release and Cakes!

18.30 Let's Talk – Simon is with writer & journalist Dave Bull and seasoned entertainer from Wales Paul Christie.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Stevie hosts another programme with a collection of local music and entertainment.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast. 08:20 Regional News and Weather.

08:30 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds. 13:00 Bargain Hunt.

14:00 BBC News.

14:15 Wimbledon 2014. Ladies’ Final. Sue Barker presents live coverage from Wimbledon on the penultimate day of the 2014 Championships, as the women take centre stage at the All England Club. In 2013, then-world number 15 Marion Bartoli lifted the trophy after defeating opponent Sabine Lisicki, who had herself eliminated reigning champion Serena Williams en route to the final.

17:30 Match of the Day Live. Quarter-finals. Live coverage from the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia of the third World Cup quarter-final.

20:10 BBC News. 20:20 Regional News and Weather.

20:30 A Question of Sport. Super Saturday. Jason Manford and team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are joined by former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, comedians Ted Robbins and Katherine Ryan, and Winter Olympic gold medallist Lizzy Yarnold. Helen Skelton takes Matt and Phil for an extreme game of catch on a surfboard and the teams in studio take some shocking penalties.

21:10 The National Lottery. Break the Safe. Nick Knowles hosts the quiz where three pairs of contestants battle it out for a chance to win up to £100,000.

Includes the National Lottery draws hosted by Kate Garraway including the Lotto and Thunderball draws.

22:00 Casualty. In the Name of Love. A highly competitive man ignores Ethan’s advice to take it easy after a car accident, putting himself and his son in danger when they take part in a cross-country race although it does bring Jeff a new love interest in the shape of race organiser Samantha (former Corrie star Michelle Collins), who is also injured along the way. A pregnant woman and a builder are trapped by a collapse on a construction site, while back at the hospital, Connie begins to assert her authority over the department.

22:50 Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Comedy series about a loudmouthed Irish matriarch.

23:20 BBC News.

23:40 Live at the Apollo. Host Sarah Millican is joined

by Australian funnyman Steve Hughes and the awardwinning Russell Kane.

00:30 Match of the Day. FIFA World Cup Highlights.

01:10 Film - D.O.A. (15). Remake of the classic 1949 thriller about a disillusioned college professor who wakes from a night of heavy drinking to discover that he has been poisoned with a slow-acting toxin.

Starring: Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Charlotte Rampling, Daniel Stern, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Neame.

02:40 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:45 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:30 FIFA World Cup 2002. 08:30 World Cup Highlights. 09:15 F1 the British Grand Prix. 10:55 F1 the British Grand Prix. 12:05 Racing Legends: Jackie Stewart. 13:05 F1: Grand Prix Qualifying. 15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Flog It. 17:30 Wimbledon. 21:00 Today at Wimbledon. 22:00 QI XL. 22:45 Film - Last Chance Harvey (12). 00:10 Film - A Single Man (12).

01:45 Match of the Day. 03:30 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Fort Boyard. Ultimate Challenge. 07:25 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 07:35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 07:50 Canimals. 08:00 Canimals. 08:05 Sooty. 08:20 Digimon Fusion. 08:45 Horrid Henry.

09:00 Adventure Time. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 The Hungry Sailors.

11:30 Tour De France 2014 Live. Yorkshire plays host to the start of this year’s Tour de France, with a 191km stage from Leeds to Harrogate, taking in the fantastic scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. The riders tackle three climbs en-route, including Buttertubs Pass. The last 60km is flat though, and the winner and the Tour’s first yellow jersey wearer - will almost certainly be a sprinter. After missing out on stage one last year, Mark Cavendish will have extra motivation to be first across the line in Harrogate. Presented by Gary Imlach, with guest Chris Boardman, commentary

by Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen, and reporter Ned Boulting.

18:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special. Bradley Walsh hosts another celebrity edition of the quiz show in which four well-known celebrities work together to try and win thousands of pounds for charity. Can they outwit the ruthless quiz genius known as The Chaser?

Giving it their best shot this time are ITV News presenter Alastair Stewart, Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton, queen of clean Kim Woodburn and TV presenter Keith Chegwin.

19:00 Off Their Rockers. The comedy series featuring fearless senior citizens playing pranks on the public with the aid of hidden cameras.

19:30 ITV Regional News. 19:45 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill presents more hilarious home videos. Watch the world’s funniest

mishaps - as filmed on webcams, camcorders and mobile phones - and rate the clips on Twitter at #framed.

20:30 Tipping Point. Lucky Stars. Ben Shephard hosts a second series of the game show’s celebrity version as three famous faces take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning ¬£20,000 for charity. This time, TV presenter Carol Vorderman, Emmerdale actor Mark Charnock and former King of the Jungle Joe Swash take on the machine.

21:30 FIFA World Cup Live 2014. Live coverage of the fourth quarter-final from the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.

00:15 ITV News and Weather.

00:30 Film - Fletch (PG). Action-comedy about a wisecracking Los Angeles reporter working undercover as a homeless beach-bum on a drug-dealing story.

Fletch smells a rat when a wealthy businessman offers him 50,000 dollars if he can kill the cancer-ridden executive and follow the foolproof escape plan. Unable to resist, the reporter pretends to agree and sets out to unravel the mystery behind the man and his suicidal plan. Starring: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini, Tim Matheson, M. Emmet Walsh.

02:15 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4 05:15 Beat My Build. 06:10 Deal or No Deal. 07:05 The Hoobs. 07:30 Transworld Sport. 08:25 Mobil 1. 08:55 The Morning Line. 10:00 Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose. 11:00 Frasier. 11:30 Frasier. 12:00 The Big Bang Theory. 12:25 The Big Bang Theory. 12:55 The Big Bang Theory. 13:20 The Simpsons. 13:50 The Tomorrow People. 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. 20:10 Film - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (12). 23:00 Film - Attack The Block (15). 00:40 Paul Chowdhry: What’s Happening White People? 01:40 Film - The Last Exorcism (15). 03:10 The Guides. 03:25 Hollyoaks Omnibus. 05:35 Deal or No Deal.

Channel 5 05:45 House Doctor. 06:10 Great Scientists. 06:35 Great Scientists. 07:00 Peppa Pig. 07:05 Roary the Racing Car. 07:15 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. 07:25 Bubble Guppies. 07:35 The Mr Men Show. 07:50 Chloe’s Closet. 08:00 Milkshake Monkey. 08:05 Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:20 Make Way for Noddy.

08:35 City of Friends. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky.

09:20 Angelina Ballerina. 09:40 Rupert Bear. 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Access. 11:05 The Hotel Inspector Returns. 12:05 Big Brother: Live Eviction. 13:25 Film Random Hearts (15). 16:00 Film - Anzio (PG). 18:15 5 News Weekend. 18:20 Film - Columbo: Suitable for Framing. 19:40 Film - Columbo: Murder by the Book.

21:00 She’s 78, He’s 39: Age Gap Love. 22:00 Big Brother. 23:00 Benefits Britain: Life on the Dole. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych. 01:00 Super Casino.

04:10 Bikini Body? The Truth About Diets. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 The Funky Valley Show. 05:55 The Funky Valley Show.

Saturday 5th July, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Englebert Humperdinck, a popular international singer and entertainer.

18.05 FAQ - Another 2 topics covered by local experts – QROPS pension release and Cakes!

18.30 Let's Talk – Simon is with writer & journalist Dave Bull and seasoned entertainer from Wales Paul Christie.

19.00 Viva La Vida – Stevie hosts another programme with a collection of local music and entertainment.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Saturday 5th July 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 Saturday Swing, mix of music and comedy.

16:00 Back to the 70´s with Kevin Larkin 19:00 The Live Lounge, 21:00 Calder´s Confessions, 23:00 Al Walser´s Weekly Top 20, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show. 11:00 Sunday Morning Live. 12:00 Sunday Politics. 13:15 BBC News. 13:25 Weather for the Week Ahead. 13:30 Bargain Hunt.

14:00 Wimbledon 2014. Men’s Final Build Up. 14:50 Wimbledon 2014. Men’s Final. Sue Barker presents live coverage from Wimbledon on the final day of the 2014 Championships.

18:45 Pointless. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a special celebrity EastEnders edition of the general knowledge quiz.

19:35 BBC News. 19:50 Regional News and Weather.

20:00 Countryfile. Peak District. Countryfile is in The Peak District where John Craven is on the set of the BBC drama, The Village. He gets behind the scenes to meet the cast and explores the impact filming has had on the real village of Hayfield.

21:00 Antiques Roadshow. Wentworth Woodhouse.

Objects under inspection include a special medal awarded for kindness to pit ponies, a valuable painted Georgian tea tray, a bible that belonged to the first black professional footballer and a very rare Faberge egg which proves to be a lucky gift.

22:00 Common. Writer Jimmy McGovern’s drama based on the UK’s controversial joint enterprise law.

When 17-year-old Johnjo gives his cousin and his friends a lift in his brother’s car, he is unaware they are going to confront a local loudmouth who they feel needs putting in his place.

23:30 BBC News. 23:45 Regional News and Weather.

23:55 Have I Got Old News for You. Another chance to see the prize-winning comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on the week’s news.

00:25 Film - Sliding Doors (15). Romantic comedy exploring the nature of fate, destiny and self-determination in which a young woman’s future is affected by a two-second delay. Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Zara Turner, Douglas McFerran.

02:00 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:05 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:00 Preview. 07:10 Film - East of Sudan (U). 08:40 Gardeners’ World. 09:10 FIFA World Cup 2006. 10:45 World Cup Highlights. 11:30 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 13:00 F1 the British Grand Prix. 16:30 Racing Legends: Stirling Moss. 17:30 Flog It. 18:10 Songs of Praise. 18:45 Wimbledon. 21:00 The Quest for Bannockburn. 22:00 A Cabbie Abroad. 23:00 Mock the

Week. 23:35 Today at Wimbledon. 00:35 Film Heavenly Creatures (18). 02:05 Countryfile. 03:05 Holby City. 04:05 This is BBC Two ITV 07:00 Fort Boyard. 07:25 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures.

07:35 Dino Dan. 07:50 Canimals. 08:00 Canimals.

08:05 Sooty. 08:20 Digimon Fusion. 08:45 Horrid Henry. 09:00 Deadtime Stories. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 Love Your Garden.

11:30 Tour De France 2014 Live. The second of the two Yorkshire stages is 198km from York to Sheffield, passing through the hilly terrain of the Peak District.

With 3,400m of climbing, the stage has been heralded as a British version of the Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic, with the notorious climb of Holme Moss 50km from the finish. Presented by Gary Imlach, with guest Chris Boardman, commentary by Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen, and reporter Ned Boulting.

18:00 Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which four players take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning its 10,000 pound jackpot.

19:00 You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill presents more hilarious home videos. Watch the world’s funniest mishaps - as filmed on webcams, camcorders and mobile phones - and rate the clips on Twitter at #framed.

19:30 ITV Regional News. 19:45 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Film - Despicable Me (U). Animation. A criminal mastermind plots to shrink and steal the moon, but his plans are disrupted by the arrival of three orphaned girls trying to sell cookies. He decides to recruit them into his scheme, using them to distract his arch nemesis, but he soon finds his affection for the girls has grown and he must choose between being an evil genius or a doting parent. Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig.

22:00 The Nation’s Favourite Motown Song. A celebration of the hit factory that was Motown, with the coolest moves, the sharpest threads and songs that sound as fresh today as when they were recorded in a tiny Detroit studio by Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and the many other artists on the label half a century ago.

23:30 ITV News and Weather.

23:45 The Cube. Phillip Schofield presents the nervewracking game show. In this episode, builder Jim and young mum Laura take on the Cube - but do either of

them have what it takes to win through and walk away with £250,000?

00:45 The Unforgettable.... Russell Harty. A tribute to Russell Harty, best known as a hugely popular chat show host in the 1970s and 80s. A highly intelligent and funny man, Russell became a household name for pioneering a new way of interviewing which brought some very revealing chats to British screens.

01:15 The Store. Every day The Store brings you a fantastic range of products from JML which you can purchase from the comfort of your own home.

03:15 Motorsport UK. More top British motor racing with action from the Renault UK Clio Cup and the Ginetta Junior Championship. Commentary by Richard John Neil.

04:05 British Superbike Highlights. James Haydon presents highlights from round four of the championship from Knockhill.

04:55 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 May the Best House Win. Channel 4 05:35 Deal or No Deal. 06:30 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems.

06:50 The Hoobs. 07:15 The Hoobs. 07:40 British F3.

08:10 Snowdonia Slateman Triathlon. 08:35 How I Met Your Mother. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 14:30 The Big Bang Theory. 15:00 The Big Bang Theory. 15:30 The Simpsons. 16:00 The Simpsons. 16:30 The Simpsons. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Film - A Knight’s Tale (PG). 20:35 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Film - Johnny English Reborn (PG).

23:00 Sean Lock. 00:00 Film - Get Him to the Greek (15). 01:55 Film - This Boy’s Life (15). 03:50 Film Swimming. 04:05 A Superscrimpers’ Merry Christmas.

05:00 Beat My Build. 05:55 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems.

Ballerina. 09:35 Milkshake! Show Songs. 09:40 Rupert Bear. 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Access. 11:05 Meerkat Manor. 11:30 Big Brother. 12:30 The Dog Rescuers.

13:30 Film - Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (PG). 15:15 Film - Space Jam (U). 16:55 Film - A Goofy Movie (U).

18:20 Film - - The Fox and the Hound (U). 19:55 5 News Weekend. 20:00 Film - Rush Hour (12). 22:00 Big Brother. 23:00 Film - Lethal Weapon 4 (15). 01:25 World’s Scariest Plane Landings. 02:10 Super Casino.

04:10 The World Trade Center: Rebuilt. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 The Funky Valley Show. 05:55 The Funky Valley Show.

Sunday 6th July, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – David Dimbleby 18.05 Elche’s Palms – an insight into palms that made this city the wealthy place it is today.

18.15 Learn The Lingo – Spanish with everyday situations.

18.30 Loose Talk – Could you be a kept person, and what is the most important ingredient in a relationship.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) Simon is with the 60’s rebel- rouser Wayne Fontana.

19.30 Spanish Eye –Carnival Girls.

19.45 Hand Made –A short film sent in by a viewer.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 06:00 Angels of Jarm. 06:10 Roary the Racing Car. 06:20 Angels of Jarm. 06:30 The Funky Valley Show.

06:35 The Funky Valley Show. 06:40 Roary the Racing Car. 06:50 Roary the Racing Car. 07:00 Peppa Pig. 07:05 Roary the Racing Car. 07:15 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. 07:25 Bubble Guppies. 07:40 The Mr Men Show. 07:50 Chloe’s Closet. 08:00 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:20 Make Way for Noddy. 08:35 City of Friends. 08:45 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:15 Olly the Little White Van. 09:25 Angelina

Sunday 6th July, July, 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 - Events on a hotel terrace by Alan Ayckbourn 16:00 Comedy - Cabin Pressure with Stephanie Cole - Ipswich 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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REDUCED TO euro¨25,000 o.n.o., fully furnished static mobile home in extensive private grounds with stunning views of the turquoise blue waters of Lake Pedrera, near San Miguel. The property comprises of 3 bed, 2 bath, lounge/dining area, American style kitchen, Satellite TV. Large paved patio with palms & plants, on plot of approx 240m2 On site facilities of 2 swimming pools with bar, quad biking, rifle shooting, archery, horse riding. Contact vineinline@hotmail.com (69115) Free to good home - Trampoline circular approx 8ft. Jardin del Mar, Torrevieja. Pick up and take away. Call Jenny 635 235 485

Cars and Vehicles CITREON CHAMP VAN for SALE in September. Very reliable R/H/D. English plates. 12 months MOT. Perfect for builder, decorator, electrician. 600 Euro.

For further details please e mail bookwormbirmingham@gmail.c om or 00 44 7761 109497 (69118) Mercedes E220, 1993, resprayed, alloys, tow bar ,C/L, ITV/ taxed Nov 14. Low kms, 2 Tone Metallic aubergine/silver. Mar Menor v.g.c 3950 euro. Tel 679 382 543

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Pets Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (69083)

Situations Vacant Estate Agent require TELESALES STAFF. Ideal candidate will have experience of working within call centres or telemarketing. No cold calling. Basic Wage and bonuses Call Nicola 602 617 263 (69117) Field Sales Representative required by the Leader Newspaper.

Attractive package for the right person. Send CV for attn Karen at office@theleader.info or call 966 73 0057 for more info.

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. 375 Euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (88757)

CAMPOAMOR/ZODIACO APARTMENTS. Spacious apartment on first floor. Consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, good sized kitchen with space for dishwasher, balcony off lounge, English TV, communal pool 475 euro including bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (89234) JACARILLA. 3 Bed, 2 bath apartment. Good sized separate kitchen with external patio off, large balcony with views over orange groves. UK TV, air-con, communal pool 395 euro. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (88686) 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, including bills. 966 772 553 (139987)

TORREVIEJA/URB PARQUE DE LAS NACIONES. 2 bed, 1 bath upper apartment in a peaceful residential area of low rise buildings. Property consists of lounge/diner, open plan kitchen, making the apartment very light and airy, double bedroom, twin room, full family bathroom and private roof terrace with all day sun. 400€ including bills. 966 772 553 (139962) 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 (101571)

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.

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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) 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) This 2 bedroom, 4th floor apartment is located in the heart of Torrevieja in Calle Bella Antonia, close to the Plaza de Habana.

There is a communal swimming pool which makes the property ideal for renting both long and short-term. This Torrevieja apartment is close to shops, bars and many other services. For further details, please call 0034 96 897 1860. (140806) These frontline 1,2 and 3 Bedroom apartments start from 106,000 euros, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances.Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach.These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.call 968 971 860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line!!! (100861) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon.

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

EUR 125.000. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860.

(102359) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) This well-maintained 2 bed, 2 bath top-floor duplex is located just a few minutes from local amenities and the Los Dolses school. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102354) 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:

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Monday, 30th June, 2014 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 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) 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, 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 bal-

cony. 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) 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.EUR209,750 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom.

Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are

looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. For viewing contact: 96673-00-57. (109130) Large apartment in Punta Prima, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large terrace, air cond. quiet area, low comm. fees, well mantained, fully furnished, good investment, contact: 96673-00-57. (109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Roco del Mar, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities.

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

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

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HIGH SUMMER TEMPERATURES LEAD TO HEAVY RAIN WARNING Meteorologists from the national weather centre are warning that as the effects of global warming are reaching the shores of Spain, resulting in an unusually dry spring, this autumn may be one of the worst on record.

Although many coming to the Costa Blanca may well appreciate the increase in sea temperatures, set to reach 25 degrees Celsius in the next few weeks, the increase in sea temperature could have devastating effects once the air temperature starts to drop after August, prompting warnings of heavy rains and even the dreaded “Gota Fría”.

Crops across the Valencia region have been devastated by the spring drought, with many growers simply abandoning their harvest. Now, it looks like the autumn will also prove devastating for the opposite reason, far too much rain.

Whilst infrastructure work is being carried out in places like the Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja, all that can be hoped for is that it is enough to carry those impending rain falls away from the properties, and the reality of how climate change is affecting us all may go some way to encourage us to try to change our own habits before it becomes too late.

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CHEAPER MOBILE ROAMING CHARGES FROM JULY A holiday abroad this summer can now mean savings can be made when phoning home, as the European Commission has announced that mobile phone roaming charges will be further capped from the 1st of July.

Even better, the legislation paves the way for the intended abolition of roaming charges in the future, as soon as 2016.

The standard rate for making a call will now be 19 cents per minute, a reduction of 21% of the 2013 rate of 24 cents. Receiving a call will cost 5 cents per minute, as opposed to 7 cents, and even the costs of texting and data services will be cut by 25% and 55% respectively.

To browse the internet whilst abroad, the new capped rate will be 20 cents per MB, down from 45 cents in 2013. The rules also allow for a “decoupled” service, which means that a user is no longer tied to a single operator for voice, text and data, and may choose other local networks.

The agreement to reduce, cap and eventually eliminate roaming charges was first approved in 2012 and is on target for the total elimination of roaming

charges in 2016, as per the plans presented.

Roaming charges were at their peak years ago when EU started to take action in 2007. The results are a 80-90% drop across roaming services in 2014 compared to 2007.

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BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT King Felipe VI of Spain makes his first official state visit on Monday, when he travels to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis, along with Queen Letizia.

Former King, Juan Carlos, met with Pope Francis only a short time ago during the canonization of popes John Paul II and John XXIII. This visit is expected to show a continual bond between the Spanish royal family and the church.

Next week, the Royal couple will visit Portugal, following an invitation by President Aníbal Cavaco Silva, and the following week, the pair will visit Morocco for the first time as Monarchs.

CLR CALLS FOR STREET TO BE NAMED AFTER NEW KING The CLR have called for the Orihuela Council both to recognize the good work carried out by former King Juan Carlos I during his time in office and to congratulate his successor, Felipe VI, on his acquisition to the crown.

Furthermore, party spokesman Juan Ignacio López-Bas, has asked that the city also consider a motion to name a suitable public building or street after the new king.

The Spanish Royal family are no strangers to Orihuela as López-Bas recalled the Queen's visit in 1995 to reopen the Teatro Circo, the king’s grandfather, Juan de Bourbon, opening the Real Club de Golf Campoamor in 1988 and the many recent visits of the, then, Prince Felipe to the coast.

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The Spanish gossip magazine Diez Minutos (or, Ten Minutes) has had its knuckles rapped following the publication of an “imaginary interview” with the country’s new queen, Letizia and has now been told that it could face further disciplinary action.

The interview was published in the May 28 edition of the magazine when Letizia was still Princess of Asturias. A complaint from the Murcia Association of Journalists, described the story, as a “discredit” to journalism that breached “the general principles of professional ethics.”

In its response, however, Diez Minutos said that its interview was simply what the writer considered an imagined chat would be like with her, and interview with the replies that she might be expected to give.

The magazine say that they used reliable sources and checked information, from which they recreated the conversation that could have taken place in the interview.

It is understood that no complaint has been received by The Commission for Ethics in Journalism, from The Royal Household but they would nevertheless consider whether her privacy had been breached by the story. “Freedom of information must be compatible with truthfulness,” said the President of the Spanish Federation of Journalists’ Associations, Manuel Núñez Encabo.

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TENDER REOPENS FOR 150 MILLION EURO MILITARY TRUCK CONTRACT After its suspension in April, the Ministry of Defence has reopened the tender for the acquisition of 734 new medium and heavy road trucks, in a contract valued at more than 150 million euro.

With several companies already expressing an interest in bidding, this is thought to be one of the most eagerly anticipated contracts for the defence industry suppliers. Many believe that the current supplier Iveco, will be best placed to fulfil this contract.

According to the technical specification of

the tender, the aim is to provide a range of vehicles between 2014 and 2019, able to carry a range of loads and weights.

Within the framework of the contract, the Army will receive 523 trucks, the Air Force will gain 29, and there are 36 for the Navy, plus 146 for the UME military emergency support.

According to the statement of requirements, the maximum price of the average truck is 172,720 euro overall, with the most expensive version, a crane-backed vehicle, valued at 333,160 euro.

The tender process will close on the 31st of July, with the 25th set aside as the final date for requesting information.

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BRIGHTON TO JOIN PARTICK THISTLE AT PINATAR ARENA Brighton and Hove Albion have announced that they will be using Pinatar Arena for pre season training from 9 to 19 July.

They will play a minimum of two matches under the guidance of their new manager, former Bayer Hyypia succeeds Oscar Garcia at the Championship club after the Spaniard quit following their play-off defeat to Derby in May.

Leverkusen coach and Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia.

Brighton, who narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League last month, will join Scottish Premier league outfit Partick Thistle who will be using the facility from 6 to 13 July.

As the two British clubs depart, La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano will then spend a week of their pre season in Pinatar, where manager Paco Jemez says his side will focus on fitness.

During the period 21 to July 28 Rayo will also play a minimum of three friendly matches in the stadium.

Rayo finished mid table in the season just ended but with the addition of at least 3 new players to their current squad, including the double signing of Morzillo and Jozabed from Valencia, Paco Jemez says that he feels the club is now strong enough to challenge for a European place.

DALGLISH EARNS HAT-TRICK OF WINS AT LA MANGA Kenny Dalglish’s hopes of completing a hat-trick of wins in the prestigious Footballers’ Golf Classic hung in the balance with just one round remaining as he lay in joint-third place with Derek Mountfield on 68 Stableford points, two behind leader Luther Blissett and one adrift of defending champion Steve Lovell.

But the 63-year-old, who plays off a handicap of seven, was in no mood to miss out on victory and returned a score of 37 points in his final round – the joint-best of the day – on La Manga Club’s renowned South Course to move ahead of Blissett and Lovell and claim the coveted title with 105 points.

Overall team victory went to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, with Jon Lennox, Laurence Donnelly

and David Rookley teaming up to take top prize with 250 points, three points clear of their closest rivals.

The Footballers’ Golf Classic is organised by Mancini Events and the event will head back to the award-winning venue again next year when it will take place from June 6-11, 2015.

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TORRY APPOINT NEW MANAGER

By Steve Hibberd CD (formerly FC) Torrevieja, have made a recent exciting capture in the coach/manager department. Jose Emilio Riquelme Galiana (known simply as Galiana), arrives at the club along with his coaching staff, relishing the challenges ahead for 2014/15 in the Tercera division.

Galiana was in charge at recently promoted Tercera div side Eldense, and previously managed Lorca and Novelda at the same level. Club President Vicente Boix is putting a team together capable of winning promotion, confident that Galiana is the man to achieve his aim.

Torry have spent thousand of euros, trans-

forming their Vicente Garcia Stadium pitch into possibly the best in their division. With pre season training starting on 15 July, confirmation of forthcoming friendlies should soon be released. At only 90 euros, a Torry season ticket is a must for all football loving fans. Here's the line up for next season's 21 team Spanish national Tercera (3rd) division, group 6: Last season's div 3: Torry, Alzira, Orihuela, Paterna, Novelda, Muro, Cullera, La Nucia, Acero, Saguntino, Jove Espanol, Ribarroja, Villarreal 'C', Castellon, Torre Levante, Utiel. Down from 2A div: Levante 'B', Ontinyent. Up from Preferente: Beniganim, Requena, Crevillente.

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SABA SUMMER TRIPLES

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB

RESULTS AND TABLES FOR FRIDAY 27th JUNE

By Sheila Cammack.

Tuesday 24th CBBA Premier 20 Summer League - no match this week. Wednesday 25th VCLeague: Blues had a tough match away v Vistabella, winning just 2 disciplines for 4 points-10, shots 72-113.

Winners: singles Giuseppe Galleli 21-19, pairs Colin Jackson & Colin Lindgren 23-16. Whites at home to Country Bowls Clarets had another bad day at the office, taking just 2 points-10, shots 81-93, thanks to Maureen Foulds, Bert Ewart & Ian Rogers. Unfortunately Margaret Rogers had to concede her singles match on 16-17 due to an injury, hopefully she won’t be out of action too long.

SABA: Spitfire League, Friday 27th Wellingtons were away at San Miguel, this week v Moors. It looked as though we might have been able to repeat last week's success, as we were winning well on 2 rinks & pulling back on two others, but the Wellingtons just ran out of steam, however taking the overall shots (103-83) for 6 points to 8.

The winners were: June Jones, Scott Malden & Keith Jones 17-11, Colin Jackson, Roy Cordell & Colin Lindgren 36-3. Hurricane League, Hercules home v LS Wasps, had a good result in the heat, with shots 100-86 & points 9-5. Winners: Margaret Roseveare, Bert Ewart & David Blackie 17-15, Pat Malden, Peter Fuller & John Malden 15-15, Ken Dullaway, Margaret Morrison & Brian Badger 21-8, Steve Simmons, Peter Cox & Charlie Marigold 29-8. Harrier League, Mosquitoes away v EI Vulcans had another tough match just taking 2 pts, well done: Ros Holmes, John Ester & Cas Blay 29-8.

The leagues have only a few weeks before they finish, so whilst you're all still battling for points & places, take care in the heat.

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

SPITFIRE DIVISION San Miguel Moors 83 ( 8 ) Quesada Blenheims 110 ( 11 ) Vistabella Fairways 118 ( 9 ) Monte Mar Torro Bye

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

P 9 9 9 9 8 8 8

W 29 28 27 27 20 20 14

San Luis Wellingtons 103 ( 6 ) Emerald Isle Victors 80 ( 3 ) San Miguel Christians 73 ( 5 )

D 7 4 3 5 4 3 4

L O/W 18 7 22 6 24 6 22 4 24 3 25 3 30 1

Diff 174 32 70 -7 -21 -63 -185

Pts 79 72 69 67 50 49 34

HURRICANE DIVISION San Luis Hercules 100 ( 9 ) Mazarron Miners 106 ( 12 ) Greenlands Gladiators 142 (14) La Marina Navigators 101 (9) P 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

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

W 43 39 30 29 26 22 21 19

La Siesta Wasps 86 ( 5 ) La Marina Pilots 98 ( 2 ) El Rancho 71 ( 0 ) Greenlands Glosters 100 ( 5 ) D 0 2 3 5 3 7 1 1

L O/W Diff 17 9 287 19 6 180 27 6 53 26 4 16 31 4 -59 31 4 -25 38 3 -199 40 4 -253

Pts 104 92 75 71 63 59 49 47

HARRIER DIVISION Emerald Isle Vulcans 120 ( 12 ) San Luis Mosquitoes 84 ( 2 ) La Siesta Hornets 122 ( 10 ) Vistabella Greeners 99 ( 4 ) Quesada Lancasters 134 ( 10 ) Horadada Hawks 87 ( 4 ) Country Bowls Badgers Bye

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

P 9 9 9 8 8 8 9

W D 35 1 27 2 27 2 26 0 23 1 22 1 15 3

L 18 25 25 22 24 25 36

O/W 6 6 5 4 4 2 3

Diff 229 66 -42 93 -47 -70 -229

Pts 83 68 66 60 55 49 39

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB Sponsored by Spanish Life Properties This week has not been the best for in terms of match results, however, it was good to see that the Blenheims were able to maintain their lead at the top of the Spitfire Division.

Our VCL Lion team lost their way this week, losing heavily to Greenlands Jasmines, and dropping to second positiion by only 1 point. With two matches to go, all is to play for.

Well done to our VCL Tigers team, who also unfortuanately lost their top position in the Red Division but maintained a good result away at Monte Mar to maintain second position by only 2 points.

Highlight of the week was our Quesada Team of Peta Rhodes, Derek Sale and Bill Pain winning the annual SABA TRIPLES TOURNAMENT which was played at La Marina. Well done also to Mel Highland, David Johnson and Nigel Baigent on reaching the semifinals. The tournament was very well run by Arthur Brown and his helpers and produced two excellent semi-finals and a superb final.

The photo is of our winning SABA Triples. team.

La Marina Bowls Club Another week gone and the weather is still fantastic this week the Pilots were at Home to Greenland’s Glosters a very friendly but competitive game and the Pilots ran out winners by 8n points to 6 maintain there 3rd position in the league the winners on the day as follows, Gina Hindle, Sue Daniels skip Len Daniels: Mo Taylor John Morgan skip Bill Simms: Hilary Cronk, Arthur Cronk Skip Bobbie Simms.

This week they make the long journey to pal at Mazzaron who are 2nd in the league.

The Navigators were away at La Siesta Wasps managing a creditable 7 points each draw the winners Dave McGaw, Margaret Finlayson skip Shirley Hadaway: Martin Butler, Mike Surch skip Brian Duff: with Kath Manning, Jim Manning skip Dave Hadaway managing a draw but because of a couple of good point wins they managed to pinch the shot difference by just 4 points.

Our VCL team played at home against San Miguel winning the game 7 points to 5 with wins for Kath Manning: and Mo Taylor, Martin Butler, Jim Manning skipped by Dave Hadaway and the trips on Janet Parson, Shirley Hadaway skip Peter Parson scoring a creditable draw the team winning the shot difference by just 3 points.

Over the weekend we hosted the SABA trips and were well represented throughout but especially Janet Parsons, Peter Parsons skipped by Alan Castle who lost narrowly in the final to very good trips from Quesada, many thanks to all who took part in making it a good weekend of bowls.

Our plans are now beginning to take place to celebrate our 25th Anniversary on 15th Oct so watch this space for future events.

Further information about La Marina Bowls club contact Steve Hindle on 648250035, or see us Facebook.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

By Paul Thomas SABA SPITFIRE LEAGUE Christians played away to Vista Bella Fairways we lost again to a very good side, we won on 2 rings and drew on 1 rink Malcolm Parson Val Hignett and Jim Jarvie had very hard lines they went into the last end 14-12 up and were holding shot but the skip for Vista Bella Richard Lee came in and drew 2 shots which made it a draw. Points for 73 against 118 Shots for 5 against 9.

On the 22nd July at 5 0’Clock we having a hog roast at Cheers bar if you would like to come along and have some fun please put your name down there is a list in the club house.

Any information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact club president Eileen Potts

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By StJohn Broadhurst There were no games in the SABA pairs league last week due to the SABA summer trips competition which took place at La Marina on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Country Bowls had three teams entered and all three gave a good account of themselves, with the team of Carole Donnellan, Sandra McIlroy and Dennis Birkett just missing out on a place in the semi-finals. They were joint leaders of their group with a team from Quesada after four games, who beat them on the last end of game five to go through to the semis.

Wednesday, 25 June saw the Clarets travel to San Luis to take on the Whites in the VCL. It was a good day for the Clarets, winning four of the five disciplines as well as the long game. Winning their games were: Men’s singles: StJohn Broadhurst 21-20. Pairs: Del Gunning, John Palmer 23-17.Rinks: Alan Roscoe, Joel Fernandez, Ben Noke, Dot Davies 17-11. Karen Kirk also picked up two points for the ladies singles, as her opponent (Margaret Rogers) had to concede after seventeen ends after suffering an injury. We wish Margaret a speedy recovery. Overall shots Clarets 86 (10 pts) Whites 65 (2 pts).

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HORADADA BOWLS CLUB

By Barry Evans We had mixed fortunes this week.

In the VCL league we played at home against Monte-Mar Gents and came away with 8 points in a 89 to 80 shot win. Our two singles players both won, Carol Linehan by 21 - 14 and Terry Hucknall by 2113.Our rink of Fred Semper, Roy Thompson, Alan Pugh and Barry Evans also won by 19 - 14.Our points tally could have been even better had our Trips team of Yvonne and John Hurlock and Jeff Hier not dropped a 4 on the last end to lose by 1 shot.

Our SABA team did not fare so well in a trip to Quesada. We only picked up 4 points in a heavy defeat. Well done to our two winning rinks of Yvonne Hurlock, Bryan Eatough and John Hurlock 19 - 14 and Fred Semper, Roy Collins and Alan Pugh 15 - 12. Our two games next week are Wed - Away at San Miguel. Note time - 4.30 for 5.00 Fri - home to Vistabella Normal time

LA SIESTA BOWLS REPORT

By Norman Adcroft CBBA Summer Premier 20 League 24th June.

Not too good a good result for us this week going down 14-4 to a strong Quesada side by only managing to take the Singles at home and the Fours away and not surprisingly losing the shots 164-110.

Our Winners were Dave Livesey Singles home 21-20, and our fours winners away, Irene Laverick, Pat Moore, Dave Laverick Skipped by Vic Moore 18-12.

VCL Green Division 25th June. Our opponents today were San Miguel and we managed to do enough to keep us firmly at the top of the League by winning the Ladies singles, the Pairs and the Fours convincingly. Well done to our winners Pat Harman, Singles 21-12, Joy Gardiner, Sue Jordan, 23-9 and our Fours, Bill Jordan, Doug Smith, Brian Gardiner Skipped by Brian Harman 19-13.

SABA Hurricane and Harrier Division 27th Jun. The Wasps had a short journey to our neighbours San Luis and won on 2 rinks and drew one. Joy Gardiner, Yours Truly with John Ball 23-7, (super score) Jeannie Clements, Doug Smith with George Richardson, 17-11, and our drawn rink, Jean & Norman Murphy with Pat Harman 15-15. Overall shots 86-100 against. 5 points La Siesta 9 points San Luis.

The Hornets. What a perverse game bowls can be. Two weeks ago the Hornets got well and truly thrashed by bottom of the league the Vulcan’s and today they meted out the same treatment to top of the league Vistabella Greeners, Points to the Hornets 10-4 and shots 12299. We took four rinks thanks to Hilary and John Clarke with Roy Millward 27-10, Pat Baylis, Sheila Millward and John Taylor 18-14, Izzie and Bert Bell with John Lincoln, an impressive 38-9, and Gill Sheldon, Rod Edgerton and Ron Sheldon, who sneaked in the second wood to provide a 13-12 win. Well done to the friendly, George Seaman (with updated eyes) and the two Terry's, Worth and Baylis an excellent result.

Chicken and Egg Winners 25th June. Chicken Dusty, Wine Dennis, Eggs Brian.

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EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB. Fri 20th June , The Victors had a bye this week, & not the best result for the Vulcans, who lost to Country Bowls, by 4 rinks to 2 and 129100 points. The two winning trips were, Sheila Wickens- Dave Close & Bill Allen (our captain) with a great (27-9) win, & Barbara Collins - Robin Adams & Stan (super skip) Cheetham. (21-14). I must say our opponents were some of the nicest people you could hope to bowl against. (Thanks C.B.) On Sun we had our chicken & egg game. The Winners were: Men, Ed Mc Laughlin, ladies : Barbara Collins: Eggs won by: Bob Percy & Yvonne Mallaburn & Eric Brookes won the Spider.

On Monday eve the Aussie Pairs was won by Mel O'Dell ( who, it was rumoured) was carried by Margaret Riley. Thanks Mel for organising the game.

On wed 25th the Dukes played San Miguel in the Valencian League, what a fantastic result for our Captain, his team winning 10 to 2, with a shot difference of 73 S.M.98 E.I. The winners were: men's singles, Frank Close -(21-10). Ladies, Gina Streeter (21-19). Trips, Chris Ayling-Marion Willicott & Peter Willicott (21-11) The Rinks. Lilly Stewart - Geoff Farrington - John Mullarkey &Mel O'Dell (21-14).

Just what we needed, let's keep it up Lastly I have to report that John ( the bandit) Pooley played in another friendly Against the E.I. (20th) playing for Country Bowls, & yet again he won, can we afford to let this man play against us, he did'nt even look ashamed, pity he's such a nice chap !!

Good luck this week to all our teams, Robin (the Scribe).

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CARP-R-US CLUB NEWS This week the Clubs Match Anglers fished round seven of the Clubs Summer series of matches.

It was also the Annual Pairs match, these two matches were fished together this year at the Embalse del Argos to the north of the Province of Murcia.

The result of the match in the Summer series was a win for Dave Hoare with 27.42kg, second was Derek King with 12.92kg, third John Brightling with 12.16kg and in fourth place Steve Collins with 9.18kg.

The results from the pairs match was a win for the team of Dave Hoare and Ann Fowles, with Derek King and Nigel Mourant second, John Brightling and Ian Air 3rd and Steve Collins and Eddie Badcock in 4th.

The next match in the series will be round 8 and it will be fished on the Eden stretch of the River Segura in Guardamar, with pegs at 8.00am and fishing 9.00 to 3.00pm.

The next Sunday meeting will be on the 6th of July with the Committee at 10.30 followed by the General meeting at 11.00am.

The following Tuesday the 8th will see the next of our popular Quiz nights that we hold at the Bar. This will start at 7.30pm and the cost is just 1 Euro per person and teams of up to 6 persons can take part.

Our home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar and near to the Repsol garage. Web at www.carprus.net or you can phone 966717923 for the latest news.

MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB

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By Brian Hewett VCL 2014. Div. Green. Team Mimosa - Greenlands won all 5 disciplines and scored 114 shots to achieve a clean sweep; El Rancho 0 disciplines but 50 shots :- Team Mimosa 12 pts and El Rancho 0 pts Div. Blue - Team Jasmine. Greenlands won 4 disciplines and scored 91 shots; Quesada Lions won 1 discipline and scored 69 shots therefore:- Team Jasmine 10 points and Quesada Lions 2 points.

Saturday Roll-up. Due to various other bowler commitments the turnout was only eight. Therefore, with the diminished numbers, the prize allocation was cut in half, The winnner of the beer was Terry Lawton and the the bottle of wine, as runner up, went to Ronnie Stansfield, The Wonderful Wooden Spoon was won, again, by Helen Langlois. Looking forward to an improved attendance in the coming weeks even if it is getting hotter by the day.

The Saturday Roll-up is Sponsored by TOTUS and DRAGON Ins. CBBA Premier 20 League - Greenlands played San Miguel and won 5 disciplines with SM taking the remaining 3. The final scores were Greenlands 10 pts from 5 wins and 6 to SM. Hurricane League - Gladiators. Today's match between Greenlands Gladiators and El Rancho was a repeat of the VCL result earlier in the week with the Gladiators really living up to their name. The numbers speak for themselves . What a cracking team!

Gladiators 6 rinks and 142 shots. El Rancho 0 rinks and 71 shots Therefore; Gladiators 14 points El Rancho 0 points Glosters. A very close game played in great spirit by all. The result was decided when Terry Lemons rink unfortunately dropped a five on the last end to finish with a draw, thus changing what would have been an 8 points to 4 victory into a 9 points to 5 loss. Bowls can be a very cruel sport at times but that's why we like it. Terry and the rest of the Team will be back fighting fit next week.

Space prevents me from naming all of our Aces this week. It can be said, however, that Greenlands has had another outstanding week at the office!!

Wednesday found our VCL team away at Greenlands against the Mimosas and although playing some good bowls, The Mimosas proved to be too strong for us on the day, taking all the available points. Ladies singles: Marianne Holtham 7-21. Mens Singles: Ron Odell 9-21. Pairs: Jim Gracie and Stew Hamill 10-26. Trips: Carol Smith, Margaret Odell and David Whitworth 15-28. Rinks: June Whitworth, John Newell, Jane Hamill and Mick Smith 9-18.

On Friday we were at Greenlands again to play The Gladiators and again came away without a win, though one or two games were close.

But we were up against a strong team, we did have some great fun and played some good bowls. Ron Odell, Malc Sykes and Alex Morrice 7-32. Margaret Wright, Rob Clark and Malc Elmore 8-30.

Marianne Holtham. Gary Newson and Irene Morrice 13-17. June Whitworth, Margaret Odell and Jane Hamill 16-19. Brian Taylor, Merv Armstrong and Stew Hamill 10-24. Jim Gracie, Carol Smith and Mike Smith 17-20. Sponsored by Rightmove. For membership details please contact Irene Mangan Marianne Holtham on 966717700 or 966772222.

Sponsored by Super Valu Saturday 21st June, MonteMar on a very Hot day, held the Annual 4321 Competition, it is held over 1 Day, in the Morning it was the Rinks and Singles, and in the Afternoon it was the Trips and Pairs. The Winners were Barrie Woodfine, Pauline Woodfine, Stan Routledge, John Corbet and Rita Towle. (see Pic) Tuesday Evening 24th June MonteMar played Vistabella in the CBBA 20/20 Premier Summer League, Winning 1 Rink at Home and 1 Rink Away. Home, Rinks, Stan Routledge, Sheila Roberts, Tony Finan, Skip Brian Zelin 26-13. Away, Trips, Janet Charman, Wendy Oxley, Skip Chris Merry 22-10. Shots, MonteMar 122 - Vistabella 143. Points, MonteMar 4 - Vistabella 14.

Wednesday Morning 25th June, MonteMar Lords were at Home to

Top of the table Quesada in the Red League Winning on 2 Rinks plus the Shots. Singles, Alan Ashberry Won 21-12. Trips, Denise Ashberry, Mike Farrelly, Skip Dave Melville Won 28-8. Shots, MonteMar Lords 97 - Quesada 77. Points, MonteMar Lords 6 - Quesada 6.

Wednesday Morning 25th June, MonteMar Gents were Away to Horadada Winning on 2 Rinks. Pairs, Keith Simpson and Harry Dobson Won 22-12. Trips, Rowena Good, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley Won 17-16. Shots, MonteMar Gents 80 - Horadada 89. Points, MonteMar Gents 4 - Horadada 8.

Friday 27th June, MonteMar Toros had a bye.

For Further information about MonteMar Bowls and Social Club, Please contact Club Captain Colin Armitage 966619010 ex 01066. or Visit our Web site www.montemarbowls.com.

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB

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Wednesday found our VCL team away at Greenlands against the Mimosas and although playing some good bowls, The Mimosas proved to be too strong for us on the day, taking all the available points. Ladies singles: Marianne Holtham 7-21. Mens Singles: Ron Odell 9-21. Pairs: Jim Gracie and Stew Hamill 10-26. Trips: Carol Smith, Margaret Odell and David Whitworth 15-28. Rinks: June Whitworth, John Newell, Jane Hamill and Mick Smith 9-18.

On Friday we were at Greenlands again to play The Gladiators and again came away without a win, though one or two games were close.

But we were up against a strong team, we did have some great fun and played some good bowls. Ron Odell, Malc Sykes and Alex Morrice 7-32. Margaret Wright, Rob Clark and Malc Elmore 8-30. Marianne Holtham. Gary Newson and Irene Morrice 13-17. June Whitworth, Margaret Odell and Jane Hamill 16-19. Brian Taylor, Merv Armstrong and Stew Hamill 10-24. Jim Gracie, Carol Smith and Mike Smith 1720. Sponsored by Rightmove. For membership details please contact Irene Mangan Marianne Holtham on 966717700 or 966772222.

The 2014 SABA 3 day trips competition was held at La Marina from Saturday 21st June to Monday 23rd June With 24 teams taking part we saw some really competitive bowling Group A was won by Mel Highland, David Johnson and Nigel Baigent while group B was won by the home team of Jan And Peter Parsons and Alan Castle. Group C saw an undefeated Keith Jones trip which included June Jones and Colin Lindgren going through while Group D was won by Peta Rhodes.Derek Sale and Bill Pain.

The Semis pitted Nigel Baigent’s team against Alan Castle and Bill Pain’s outlet against Keith Jones. The Allan Castle v Nigel Baigent game could have gone either way but Nigel was unlucky and Alan Castle went through to the Final. In a similar vein Keith Jones Trip lost Out to Bill Pain although this was a little more one sided.

The Final looked as if Alan Castle and co might do the trick in the first three rounds but Bill Pain and co took control and ran out as eventual winners. Thanks go to La Marina Bowls Club for their excellent organisation and to our three umpires, Arthur Brown, Barry Norris and Bob Donnelly.

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB Sponsored by Autos Direct San Miguel & TV Choice In general a good week for Vistabella with only the Greeners result on Friday as a real disappointment. Nothing to report on Monday as the 4 Wood pairs Leagues took second place to the SABA 3 Day trips competition but normal service was resumed on Tuesday when we won 14 -4 against Monte Mar in the Premier 20 League This puts us into 3rd place but only 2 points behind 1st and 2nd and we have a game in hand.

On Wednesday we took on San Luis in the VCL Leagues and won by 8-4 thanks to wins in the Ladies Sgls. Trips and Rinks.

On Friday the Fairways finally hauled themselves out of the bottom 2, with a 9 points to 5 win over San Miguel Christians. The Fairways

won on 3 rinks and drew on 1 our winners were Andy Leggatt, Les Barber and Ian Kenyon (Les and Ian came in at the last minute, Good decision) Tony French. Anne Marie Stevenson. And Mike Regan and Lin and Charlie Watkins and Jenny Bowman, Martin Foulcer, Barbara Brown and Richard Lee snatched a draw on the last end to seal the result. The Greeners travelled to La Siesta and were a little disappointed with their result but despite a 10 points to 4 loss they are still top of the Harrier Division, our two wins came from Sheila and Mike Cox and Sue Mynott and Jenny Chaplin, Brian Pointon and Dave Chaplin.

Let’s hope the good results continue into next week but in particular we look forward to a more encouraging result from the Greeners, come on you Guys you can do it.

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‘Mike Probert talks Golf (Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services).

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‘Hacienda Riquelme – an Update’ The región of Murcia is one of the most dry and arrid areas in Spain the months without rain have been very difficult for a number of their courses including Corvera,La Peraleja and Hacienda Riquelme.

A few months ago the management team of Nike-IRM who operate the 6 x former Polarisworld courses informed all the booking agents that Hacienda Riquelme was in poor condition and that extensive work was needed on the greens to remidy the situation.

I have been in further communication with the NIKE-IRM team who inform me that (quote): “At the moment there are still three greens that still have some patchy areas but otherwise the golf course is in really good shape. The greens crew are working very hard and are gradually lowering the height of the mowers so the greens will soon be perfect. The lakes are full of water, the tee boxes are perfect and overall the golf course is very tidy”.

The management team have extended their summer deals up to the end of July 2014 and so if you had temporarily taken Hacienda Riquelme off your ‘play’ list then now is the time to consider playing it again while the prices are at their lowest.

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

Golf Course Price Comments Alenda €79 Two Players and Buggy Alicante €79 Two Green Fees and Buggy (after 12pm) Altorreal €65 Two Players and Buggy Font Del Llop €72 Two Players and Buggy La Finca €102 Two Players and Buggy La Peraleja €120 Four Players and Two Buggies La Marquesa €40 Single Green Fee & Menu Del Dia La Serena €82 Two Players and Buggy Las Colinas €108 Two Players and Buggy (before 8.30am) Las Ramblas €82 Two Players and Buggy Roda €90 Two Players and Buggy Villamartin €90 Two Players and Buggy (11.30 -2.30pm) Vistabella €59 Two Players and Buggy (Sun AM) Deal of the week: Villaitana Levante (Benidorm) 37 euro each.

For bookings and more information contact Mike on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com or direct quoting reference LEADER. Quotation of the week “The man that fell into the upholstery machine is now fully re-covered” – Simon Morton.

CLARKES BAR GS The venue for this weeks stableford competition was the beautiful course at Alenda. We arrived to find the course in wonderful condition with excellent greens which, unfortunately, had been neglected by other players failing to repair their pitch marks not an uncommon problem we all know. The weather was very warm with a fresh breeze either helping or hindering depending on the direction of play. The standard of play was quite good and congratulations to John Winkley for finally making the top step on the podium for the first time this year. Despite this no-one managed to find the par 4 10th green in 2 shots although there were a few very close calls. The results on the day were: Nearest the pin on hole 5 and longest drive on hole 17 was Alan Pickett. Nearest the pin on hole 16 was Steve Dunleavey. Winner with 34 points was John Winkley. Rup with 33 points on count back better back 6 was Chris Flint just beating Charlie Rodgers and Roy Welburn.

Next week we return to Peraleja for the second round of this years eclectic competition. Please note we are having a Captains Charity Day on 17th July at La Serena in aid of Help for Heroes everyone is welcome please make every effort to attend. Call Charlie on 618181703.

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SMGS VISIT LA FINCA GOLF COURSE The society's monthly game at La Finca is always a well attended affair at this most popular of venues. The open & often wind-swept undulating terrain with water hazards on most of the holes make this course quite a challenge for players of all standards.

The greens have nearly returned to their usual high standard after recent treatment, they just need to regain a touch more speed & they'll be back to their best. However, judging by the day's scores most players seemed to quickly master the lack of green speed - we really do have some tasty players in our midst ....... but please don't tell Luis Suarez !!

Talking about the cream of our golfers, that's exactly what we're getting down to in the singles KO tournament as we approach the semi finals stage. This week saw 2 of our consistent prize winners in the gold category go head to head with everybody expecting a tight tussle.

Tony Smale versus Brian Staines had fireworks written all over it! A heated tussle down the 18th or even extra holes were the popular predictions.

However, on the day there wasn't a banger in sight, not even a Roman Candle - it was as if Tony was there in body but little else as he went down 9 & 8 to a very much on-form Brian who notched up an amazing 23 points on the front which wiped out any opposition.

NTP's went to Alan Macdonald (3), Noel Bannon (6), John Aitchinson (13), & Laurence Cullen(16). The winners of the 3 "special" NTP prizes were Norman Padmore (Bronze, hole15) Steve Davis (Silver, hole11) & Shay Cunningham (Gold, hole7).

Congratulations to Robin Eastman for scoring 40 points which secured the visitor's prize.

Bronze division's top 4 were Norman Padmore (35), Keith Stevenson

(36), Neil Sheldon (38) & Norman McBride (40).

Silver's were Alan Macdonald (36c/b), Noel Bannon (36c/b), Steve Davis (38) & John Aitchinson (40).

Top 4 in the Gold were Tony Smale (30), Brian Staines (37c/b), Barry Roehrig (c/b) & Theo Boelhouwer (38).

Keep tuned in to www.smgs.org to keep abreast of all society matters or give Baz a buzz on 966 731 033 to learn any info on forthcoming Wednesday meetings. Well done to all those in the prizes.

CLAPTON’S GOLF SOCIETY - LO ROMERO

This month’s competition saw the Society make a welcome return to Lo Romero which was long overdue. The course looked to be in superb condition and with the sun shining we looked to be in for an excellent days golf. Paul and Chris were playing their singles match so we sent them off first. In the end it was congratulations to Paul having managed to get to the final by only playing one match, but this was his good fortune. The Captain tee’ed off looking to cement his final

score to win player of the year. He was six points ahead, all he needed to do was to win which means he couldn’t be caught by Bob. As it was the greens tended to be slow or indifferent which meant putting was something of a lottery, nevertheless we managed to produce some good scores on an exacting course. Everybody having finished we made our way back to our new Clubhouse at Mono’s, Chris’s new bar.

May he have every success in the future and the Society will keep going in our new surroundings. We had our usual excellent meal and the prize giving and results followed as below. Our thanks to Chris and his staff for their hospitality once again. Results as follows.

Overall Winner: Terry Smith 37 pts, Gold Winner: Andy Trefry 36 pts Gold Runner Up: Bob Eaton 35 pts, Silver Winner: Mike Bates 32 pts Silver Runner Up: Rick Drake 27 pts, Best Front Nine: Tony Stead 18 pts, Best Back Nine: Debbie Weedon 17 pts Nearest the Pin:5th Bob Marchant, 7th Dave Pretty, 15th Andy Trefry: Best Guest: Micky Hildebrand 35 pts, ost Potential: Chris Gridley Singles Matches: Paul Burletson bt Chris Gridley 1 up Next match Captain’s Day at Bonalba 18th July.

HUB SPORTS BAR GOLF SOCIETY VILLAMARTIN Font Del Lop played host to the Hubbers last week, for their seventh event of the season. The tricky undulating 7,000 yd course offers rare opportunities for a comfortable flat lie approach shot. A low handicapper will take these shots in his stride, leaving the rest of us rueing our lack of practice on this type of shot, which could be above or below the player´s feet combined with downward or upward lies. This was perfectly illustrated by the Hubbers Grand Prix podium placing where all three winners had a handicap of 10 or under. Roger Duncan came out tops with a creditable 34 pts and will enjoy playing with his new handicap of 4.4 next outing. His 10 pars and a birdie on the Par 4 420 yd 4th, just got him the winners prizes over Dave Lethaby by one point who had a more modest 7 pars. Further birdies were recorded by Cam McHardy on the Par 3 3rd, Simon Lee on the Par 5 18th and Peter Borg repeating Lee´s effort.

The hour long return journey to the Hub (Villamartin) was rewarded by some tasty Quesada fish and chips and one or two glasses of Alhambra´s amber nectar, in preparation for an England win.

Unfortunately any victory wasn’t forthcoming and supporters may well wish to switch their allegiance to the UK´s nearest neighbours of France or Holland. The Hubbers next outing is at Las Colinas this coming Sunday (6th). Guests and visitors alike are welcome to join this Society at this excellent course, but should register their interest

early at the Hub Sports Bar as allocated tee times are expected to be taken very quickly.

Results: N.T.P´s: Hole 8 Andy Shaw, Hole 12 Richard Palmer PJ Rentacars Best Guests: 1st Ronnie Lindblom 33 pts, 2nd Nick Danjanovic 30 pts Grand Prix: 1st Roger Duncan 34 pts, 2nd Dave Lethaby 33 pts 3rd Simon Lee 29 pts Picture shows L/R Ronnie Lindblom, Roger Duncan, Dave Lethaby, Nick Danjanovic, Simon Lee

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IN THE BUNKER WITH MICK THE GRIP. THE ROYAL LIVERPOOL GOLF CLUB (Hoylake) was laid out in 1869 on the racecourse of the Liverpool Hunt Club; it was both horse racing venue and golf course for the first few years. Close to the town of Hoylake, hence the name, the links course sits on a peninsula separated from Liverpool by the Mersey Estuary and from N. Wales by the river Dee. In 1885 the first Amateur Championship was held at Hoylake, and the Walker Cup began life there in 1921 as an amateur contest between Gt. Britain and Ireland and the USA. In 1930 the then amateur Bobby Jones won his third Open at Hoylake, the second leg of his grand slam, and returned to New York for a ticker tape parade.

In the 2006 Open the notorious Hoylake winds were conspicuously absent. In a week of heatwave weather on a terrifyingly fast course Tiger Woods kept his driver in his bag and navigated his way to a two shot victory with supreme skill. Will he be back in July?

MATTHEW FITZPATRICK (19) has decided to turn professional.

The first amateur golfer since Bobby Jones in 1930 to simultaneously hold the low amateur honours at both the U.S. Open and Open Championship, and the only amateur to make the cut at Pinehurst, Fitzpatrick finished a one under 69 that left him 11 over for the tournament. Not a bad start to his career.

TO GO ROUND PINEHURST on the final day of the U.S. Open never less than four strokes ahead was a great achievement for Martin Kaymer.

To tie for second place, playing on level terms with the best golfers in the world, was an even greater achievement for Eric Compton. After two heart transplants most of us would be happy to stagger to the sofa

to watch the tournament on the box, let alone play in it. Eric visits hospitals and encourages the disabled in his spare time, “Never write yourself off,” he advises. As an example of practising what you preach, it could hardly be bettered.

THE WEEKEND OF 4th JULY sees the return of The Celebrity Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort, South Wales. Teams of six from England Scotland Ireland and Wales will once again compete for the coveted trophy. Bradley Walsh is the latest member of the England team, and Brendan O’Carroll of Mrs Brown’s Boys joins The Irish team, who apparently played hard and partied hard last year. Comedian Rob Brydon returns to captain Wales, and Gavin Hastings the reigning champions, Scotland. In 2013 thousands of fans enjoyed a weekend of golf themed entertainment, watched the celebrities in action, and visited the “Interactive Retail Village.” (Shops.)

THE ROYAL AND ANCIENT golf club of St. Andrews, founded 1754, has been a men only club since before Napoleon was born. That could all change in September when the members are asked to vote on whether to accept the ladies. R & A chief Peter Dawson is urging them to vote in favour, saying society is changing and golf must keep up. The indications are that the vote will be carried. Open Venues Troon and Royal St. Georges still bar women members, will they be the next bastions to fall?

WE’VE HAD SOME pretty windy conditions this year; on the course we’re tempted to hit the ball harder into and across the wind. The pros always say it’s better to hit it a touch easier, like a second serve, to keep an element of control and not too much spin on the ball. So don’t forget the old adage: “Swing with ease into the breeze!”

GOGARTY'S V PADDY'S POINT - CHARITY GOLF MATCH The annual charity challenge match is played every summer over two competitions with each pub hosting one of the matches. This event was hosted by Gogarty's. Money raised goes to a local charity.

This match was played at Las Saurines and was played as a pairs better ball stableford competition. The immaculate course and excellent conditions on the day resulted in high scoring by both teams. At the start of the day Gogarty's held the trophy and both they and Paddy's Point fielded strong teams keen to pick up the cup.

There were 11 pairs a side and Paddy's came home

victorious with 474 against 463. A Paddy's Point pair came in with the best score, 48 points with many others in the 40s.

We returned to Gogarty's for the presentation and celebrations.

Many thanks to Maurice and Mick for organising the day which resulted in an impressive €1500 being raised. The return match will be hosted by Paddy's Point. Finally a very big thank you to James and all of his staff for the excellent buffet and hospitality after the game. The photo shows a victorious Paddy's Point with the trophy.

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The Royal Liverpool GC links course sits on a peninsula separated from the city by the Mersey Estuary and from N. Wales by the river Dee.

Having tried out several new drivers in and out of the wind I’m convinced the only way to increase my distance is to hit the ball and run backwards.

Until next time, happy golfing.

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

SAN JAVIER GOLF SOCIETY INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD We travelled to Villamartin to play our monthly Individual Stableford and what a a great day we had. This was the first time for a couple of years that we have played there and the course was in fantastic shape. It was a day for the Ladies in Division 2 with them taking first and second places. Joyce Armstrong winning on 37pts and Jo Murphy just behind in second on 34pts so well done to you both.

In the top Division it was our Captain coming out on top with 37pts with Ken Murphy taking second on 34pts so a good day for the Murphy family with Frank also taking a nearest the pin.

The next Society's game is on Monday, 7th July 2014 at La SERENA. The format will be Individual Stableford. Handicap & P.o t Year Qualifier.

Payday is on Saturday, 5th July 2014 at La Serena, in the bar area, between 11.00 and 12.00 hours.

LO MARABU GOLF SOCIETY

LO CRISPIN GOLF SOCIETY

At Lo Romero on 26th June 2014.

In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services This month’s event was the annual Captain versus Vice-Captain Challenge which is held every year in June at the superb Lo Romero course. The course was in good condition despite the low water levels on some of the water hazards This year 24 players took part on the 12 man a side challenge with the best 10 scores for each team to count.

This event is usually extremely tight but not this year as the Captains team took the honours by 298 points to 258 points. There were a few individual prizes which were as follows: Best Individual score – Terry Drayton – 35 points, Dog of a Day – Dave Bensley (Defeated Captain) Nearest the pins – Drayton, Farnell, Robinson and Fantom.

We returned to the newly opened Marabu Lounge for a welcoming meal provided by Dave, Julie and the team and our thanks go to them for the continued support.

Huge amounts of humble pie were swallowed as the defeated ViceCaptain presented the winning Captain and his victorious team with a memento of the day.

Our next fixture is the social day on Monday 14th July 2014 at La Finca followed by the monthly society event at Roda on Thursday 31st July 2014.

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.

Most people know their way to Alicante now, as this was our second visit this year, but even so negotiating the streets of Alicante Norte in the ‘rush hour’ is always fraught, but a café con leche and tostada is always calming and welcoming especially as it is gratis. There was a full complement of 40 members and guest eager to get going for the stableford competition and also try to improve their eclectic score.

This is the second try for the eclectic improvement and there are another two to go, so we should know Alicante quite well by the end of the year. All agreed that the course looked well and the greens were very good but on the slow side, there were, however, some water pools in unexpected places from the rains of the day before. Those in form were: Gold Division: 1st Brian Leys 34pts, 2nd Harry Wilcock 32pts (c/b) and 3rd George Stuart 32pts Silver Division: 1st Gordon Cobb 33pts (c/b), 2nd Susan Smith 33pts (c/b) and Steve Cosgrove 33pts.

Bronze Division: Margaret O’Brien 32pts, 2nd Scott Blair 31pts and 3rd Geoff Dowsett 27pts.

NTPs: Barny Barningham hole 3, Brian Coultate holes 6 and 15 and John Dunnion hole 12. John Henderson, Brian Leys, Brian Coultate and Barny Barningham shared the 2s pot. The free game draw was claimed by John Henderson.

There is still time to sign up for Chicken and Chips at the Tavern straight after the Villamartin game on the 9th July, this to include partners as well. All details are on the website.

Please let me know by email including a buggy if you want one, this will help to ensure you have booked a place and in the booking of the Tee times & buggies with the course.

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