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NO NATIONAL POLICE STATION FOR TORREVIEJA

The Secretary of State for Security, Francisco Martínez Vázquez, has stated that the promised building of a National Police station in Torrevieja is “not on the table”, despite both historic and continual promises by the local government team that it would happen.

The land for the proposed new facility has already been leased, as this has been a request from the every growing population of the city for

over a decade. In fact, on that basis, the Partido Popular included the project in their election manifesto in 2005.

The land has been paid for by the Torrevieja tax payers and donated to the Interior Ministry for the purpose of completing a project, a matter which now seems nothing more than another waste of public funds.

The Secretary of State gave his response to questions posed by the press whilst he was attending the official opening of the new foreigner´s registration centre in the town, replacing a smaller antiquated facility near the windmill.

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SAN MIGUEL MAYOR EVICTS LOCAL TRADE UNION Telephone

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The Neighbours Association "San Miguel Archangel" qualifies the eviction of the C.C.O.O., Spain’s largest Trade Union, from its official office in The Social Centre of San Miguel de Salinas last Friday 18th July as a despotic act.

The sudden eviction by the decree of Mayor Ángel Sáez Huertas was carried out without mediation or even the knowledge of the Municipal Council on the grounds that the 15 metre square office was required for the municipal library to meet Valencia Government requirements on the minimum space required to obtain important government grants.

Previous notice had been given but was subject to appeal and mediation by the union who rightly requested that alterative accommodation be found.

The administration, it is alleged, made no moves to mediate and without warning sent Policía Local officers, municipal workers and a locksmith to execute the immediate eviction. The Association considers this to be a gross and pointless excuse given by the Mayor in a town where there is plenty of alternative public office space, even in the same building. Furthermore, the Association supports the rights of the C.C.O.O. Union in their court challenge for the reversal of the agreement it had with the town council to use the office and enjoy trade union assets for the benefit of union members.

The site currently occupied by the Social Centre, started as the House of the People's Republic. It was

expropriated by the Franco regime and later delivered to the State Union of the Agrarian Chamber after the civil war ended. The Chamber of Agriculture subsequently returned the property to the City Council in 1990. At the formal Municipal Plenary council meeting on March 16, 1990 it was resolved to assign a local Social Centre office to the UGT and CCOO Unions in the newly opened Community Centre. The Mayor of the time, Don Manuel Lorente Sáez later said, “I am particularly proud of the textual-appointment letter of 1994 where I have announced the transfer of this local office to the unions and that I am somehow able to pay a historic debt to the workers of this country".

The Neighbours Association fears a return to the darkest periods in the history of Spain and condemns this rampant ‘warlordism’ - in Spanish ‘caciquismo rampante’ - that currently dominates the town. Privileges and rights are granted depending on political sympathy and not merit, nor capacity, nor service provided to citizens. Local observers, the Association adds, ask whether there is any significance in the day of this sudden eviction. It is 78 years to the day when on July 18, 1936, the unions were expelled from the House of the People of San Miguel de Salinas during some of those darkest times.

By David A Hardy, Vice President, Asociación de Vecinos ‘San Miguel Arcángel’ on behalf of the Board of Directors.

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Continued From Page 1 With the disappointing truth that Torrevieja may never see a national police station, especially with the official resident figures under question and the threat of losing 15,000 residents from the official figures, the mayor of the city, Eduardo Dólon, played down the comments, focussing rather on the positive news of the offices the dignitaries were attending.

However, it wasn´t all bad news, as the Secretary has said that Torrevieja will gain a “virtual” police presence, located in the Vista Alegre, similar to that which is currently operating in Málaga, where it has been on trial, making Torrevieja only the second place in Spain to receive this futuristic element of policing. The vandal-proof unit that offers videoconferencing, supporting audio, video, physical objects and paper, will be operational from August.

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Francisco Martínez described the project as “innovative”, explaining how the facilities enable Spanish citizens, tourists and foreign residents to access a comprehensive and permanent system of immediate police assistance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in a variety of most common used languages, and adapted for use by those with hearing and visual impairment, as well as those with physical disabilities.

Meanwhile, the new foreigner´s registration office is officially open, located on calle Arquitecto Larramendi, with 12 staff assigned to the unit. Non-EU foreigners still have to go to Alicante to be dealt with, but for the Europeans, this office is now an improvement on the previous facility in the town, which itself was of great importance as resident applicants had to attend the station in Elche before it was opened.

Torrevieja Mayor Eduardo Dolon (right) with the Guardia Chief Fernando Santafe and the Secretary of State Francisco Martinez Vazquez

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Readers may remember the sad passing of George Faulkner recently. Well prior to moving to Spain George was a former member of the Armed Forces. He served in the RASC/RCT.

On his retirement from the Forces George spent many years as the Club Secretary at Padeswood and Buckley Golf Course, nr Mold, so it was fitting that both of these body’s featured when his wife Anne, and family, decided to pay their final respects.

The party first attended the RASC /RCT Corps Service of thanksgiving and rededication at the St Michael and St George church on Queens Avenue in Aldershot. The church has long been the Cathedral of the Bishop of the Forces.

Following the service the names of those former members who had passed away in the previous 12 months were unveiled on the commemorative memorial. The group then retired to the Royal Logistic Corps Officer’s Mess in Deepcut where they joined colleagues and friends at the Corps Sunday Lunch.

On the previous Wednesday the family had travelled to Mold where they scattered George’s ashes in a small copse on the Padeswood and Buckley Golf Course. The short ceremony was also attended by the Club Captain, Secretary and the Captain from the time of George’s tenure as Club Secretary.

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HISTORY OF A BRITISH SHIPWRECK

The Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ) is currently holding an exhibition, "Deltebre I. History of a shipwreck" displaying artefacts rescued from a British navy ship which was sunk in the mouth of the Ebro in 1813.

And amongst the items exhibited is a 210 year old bottle of Fondillón wine which was produced in the province of Alicante.

The exhibition, which was opened last week by the President of the Council of Alicante, Luisa Pastor, will be open until January 11, 2015. In the main it is as a result of a joint effort by the Archaeology Museum-Centre d 'Submerged Archaeology of Catalonia and Girona - MARQ and the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Wines of Alicante.

The exhibition provides a comprehensive view of the remains that were recovered from the British wreck displaying about a hundred everyday objects, including the 210 year old bottle of Alicante wine, which, when it was found in 2008 was completely intact and sealed.

The President was accompanied by the Deputy Councillor of Culture, Juan Bautista Rosello, the president of the DOP, Antonio Miguel Navarro, and the President of the Banco Sabadell Foundation, which is sponsoring the exhibition.

Pastor said that "it is an exceptional exhibition as the

'Deltebre I' is from one of the few archaeological vessels that has suffered no looting, which has allowed us to see a fascinating episode in the history, with objects that are still in very good condition after 200 years. Moreover, there is still a great deal of underwater excavation that remains unfinished, there is still much to discover and as we speak there are teams that are still are working on the wreck."

The exhibition also includes a variety of weapons that were being used at that time, mortar bombs, grenades, gunpowder, personal weapons and ammunition of different calibres. There are also many navigational items that have been recovered from the wreck and from the living quarters of the officers, including a sextant, the Captain’s seal, as well as a selection of clothing and footwear.

In June 1813, after an unsuccessful expedition to liberate the city of Tarragona from the domain of Napoleonic forces, eighteen ships of a convoy supervised by the Lt. General John Murray, were surprised by strong gales. Five of them ran aground in the Ebro delta on the Catalonia coast.

Almost 200 years later, Deltebre I was found by local fishermen, and has been the subject of an archaeological study since 2008 by the Centre for Underwater Archaeology of Catalonia (CASCMAC).

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PROMINENT ORIHUELA BUSINESSMAN GIVEN 35 YEARS IN PRISON rihuela businessman Angel Fenoll has been sentenced to thirty five and a half years in prison for crimes against the Treasury and necessary cooperation in a continuing crime of forgery by the courts of Orihuela.

Fenoll, who is also implicated in the infamous Brugal case, which is linked to a number of members of Orihuela´s Partido Popular, including former Mayor, Mónica Lorente.

A witness testament in a court hearing in 2007 stated that Fenoll played a “decisive part” in the municipal campaign that led to Monica Lorente becoming mayor of Orihuela in 2007.

After a delay in the start of the case in March, Fenoll was tried, along with 17 other defendants, for allegedly falsifying 1,330 invoices on behalf of the companies Colsur Sl y Proambiente SL., with the sole intention of avoiding tax.

The judge con-

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victed Fenoll of 11 offenses against the treasury, imposing an additional penalty of “up to four times the amount defrauded in each of the offenses referred to” as well as the loss of the possibility of obtaining grants or tax incentives or Social Security.

The prosecutor had asked for 36 years in prison for the businessman, who had acted “in order to hide the true result of the activity” of those two companies, “for the purpose of defrauding the Treasury” and evading payment of the VAT and corporate tax for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004, by using specific statements to wrongly deduct expenses and fees of VAT “ using fictitious invoices that had been completely made up” in order to document “benefits or services” which had not been made.

The total prison sentence handed down was for a combined 177 years between the defendants, one of whom is a former PP councillor of Albatera, Francisco Javier Bru.

The former mayor of Torrevieja, Pedro Ángel Hernández Mateo, must enter prison on the 31st of July, to serve his sentence for crimes of forgery and breach of trust in the award in 2004 of the contract for the collection of municipal solid waste in the town.

Having duly appeared at the courts in Valencia on Wednesday, where he was allowed to choose the prison he would attend, the court has now issued the date from which his prison term will begin.

Despite previous fears over his health, upon entering the courts he himself dismissed those suggestions, answering reporters who asked about his well being with the term “perfectamente”. Upon leaving the courts he evaded questions from the press.

The current mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón,

when asked about his opinion in the case considering he was one of the signatories who called for his clemency, he simply remarked that the matter is now “closed”.

This crime is separate from another outstanding case whereas Hernández Mateo is accused of purchasing land in 2000 at Almoradí, for a price of 180,000 euro, to be sold just 2 years later for 5.4 million euro, the accusations being that he profiteered from insider knowledge and the ability to adjust the classification of the land to allow residential building, thus increasing the value. Hernández Mateo claimed he had purchased the land in order to exercise his dogs on the plot. It was sold this year by the developer, who had purchased it subsequently, for just 1.1 million euro.

UNIONS CALL OFF SHOE STRIKE

Unions and management reached agreement last week enabling them to call of the 3 day strike by footwear workers. The collective agreement was ratified in Madrid.

Details of the settlement were given in a press release issued jointly by the Federation of Footwear Industries (FICE) and the Spanish Association of Footwear Components (AEC). The two parties said that their last meeting held with the two unions, UGT and CCOO, ended in harmony.

Both parties say that they have agreed to maintain the wage revision clause in the 2014/15 agreement with the commitment that further negotiations will take place at the beginning of 2016.

They said that these must take into account the country’s economic situation.

However, despite the agreement to call of the strike the two groups say that they are still a long way apart and that there are still substantial differences between what the employers are offering and what the two unions will accept.

As such both parties have agreed to submit their cases to the Arbitration service.

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TORREVIEJA TRANSPORT LINKS STILL NO CLEARER The Secretary General of the Partido Popular in Valencia, Isabel Bonig, was asked questions relating to the transport network of Torrevieja during a visit to the city´s Habaneras musical event this week.

However, the senior politician was unable to clearly answer the two questions asked regarding work on the N-332 and the missing high speed train bus link.

According to Bonig, any work on assessing the needs of the N-332 coast road as it passes Torrevieja are “delayed” awaiting the validation of an environmental impact study. For many years motorists have suffered huge delays and queues on the only section of the road that wasn´t widened during the recent

expansion, a problem which still occurs today and which has seen many people chose to avoid Torrevieja during the busy season as a result.

Similarly, recent calls to provide lane separation on the stretch which has seen a number of fatal crashes this year alone have not yet progressed, apparently awaiting the final improvements form the central government of Madrid.

Meanwhile, the mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, was in consultation on Friday regarding the plans to build a Brico Depot DIY store on land between the N-332 and salt lakes near to the cemetery. There is no question that constructing on the 32,000 square metre plot intended for the project would have an environmental impact as it borders the protected Salinas and wetlands, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, but the success of the store would obviously rely on traffic coming into the area, taking trade away from the likes of Zenia Boulevard, Crevillente, Elche, and Alicante areas where similar stores exist, thus amplifying the problem of the N-332 beyond the current gridlock. The local traders association of Torrevieja, APYMECO, have voiced their objections as the city traders have already lost out to business since the Habaneras centre was built, let alont the loss of trade to Orihuela with the construction of Zenia Boulevard.

There had been plans in the past to ease the

problems, with talk of a direct train link to Torrevieja being reinstated, that then changed to an extension of the Alicante tram network, which in turn then became an almost pipedream proposal for automatic buses that read road markings and don´t require drivers, all of which would improve the public transport network, but none of which have become anywhere near to reality.

The high speed train from Madrid to Alicante is a reality however, but the connections from Torrevieja and Benidorm are not. The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, announced that the direct bus would be available in time to promote during this year´s FITUR tourism event in Madrid during March, a somewhat premature announcement which never materialised.

The official announcement did eventually come that the service was to start on the 15th of July, but that service simply failed to start.

Announcements during the week remained vague, with such comments informing us that the link would start “soon”, or “by the weekend”, once again not coming to fruition.

Faced with the question as to when the service will actually start, Bonig answered the question by explain that there “are some last minute delays”, but the service will start “Within a very short time, the next few weeks”.

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MAYOR CAUGHT UP IN PHONE CONTROVERSY Whilst a number of Torrevieja council officials have recently appeared in court facing charges of using their publicly funded mobile phones for personal use, it appears that lessons have not been learnt, as both the current mayor, Eduardo Dólon, and the financial councillor, Joaquín Albaladejo, are also being accused of doing the same thing.

Domingo Soler of the Alternativa Popular political group of Torrevieja, APTCe, has said that the pair spent 431 euro of public money in just 3 days, whilst traveling in Europe.

Whilst travelling in Germany and Russia, on official business to try to improve relations and encourage tourists to visit the Costa Blanca city, the pair made both telephone calls and had internet connections which were for direct contact with their family. According to records presented by Soler, Albaladejo alone spent 118 euro on personal calls to his family from

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Russia, on bills that total over 400 euro.

In a press conference, Soler stated that the data has been presented to the lawyers who represent his political group, and who are studying the implications with a view to report the findings to the anti-corruption prosecution for an alleged crime of embezzlement of public funds. The recent court cases have revolved around the fact that the use of a mobile phone provided and paid for by public money cannot be used for personal calls.

Eduardo Dolón says that although there may have been some personal calls made, the bulk of the expense was work related and accuses Soler of making the accusations based on ill feeling between the groups.

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POPPY BOX STOLEN Last Saturday two women of gypsy appearance, one heavily pregnant and the other wearing loose clothes, both with lank, greasy hair, stole the poppy appeal charity box from Britmart Convenience store in Cabo Roig. Information to the Leader Newspaper please.

THE SELFIE QUEEN Still maintaining their “break from tradition” attitude, the King and Queen of Spain visited the cinema last weekend, blending into the background like any normal couple.

However, one rather excited cinema goer took the opportunity to ask Queen Letizia for a photo, with her majesty agreeing to pose for the “selfie” with her fans, commenting later about the importance of trying to fit in with the people of Spain.

MISSING ART According to Spain’s Audit Commision the Prado Museum, one of the world’s biggest art galleries, cannot find 885 of its works. The number used to be even higher, but between 2008 and December 2012 the museum located 41 of them. They claim that many of the works were destroyed long ago.

IBERIA ABANDON ALICANTE Iberia is to cancel their flights from Alicante-Elche airport to Madrid and leave the service in the hands of the Valencia airline, Air Nostrum. The decision comes after a fall in passenger numbers, caused by the opening of the AVE.

EATING OUT Although hotel occupancy across the Costa Blanca is once again looking favourable, with many hotels reporting that they are filled to capacity, one anomaly that the hoteliers didn´t anticipate is the fact that more of their guests are choosing to eat out. In fact, spending on dining in hotels is down by 33% compared to last year, despite the increase in patrons.

NEW INSPECTORS Four new Local Police Inspectors were appointed by the Mayor, Eduardo Dolon, in Torrevieja last week. On welcoming them into office Dolon said the new appointments would allow the force to better divide and supervise its resources in the city. He urged the new inspectors to work with greater dedication so that they could improve the image of the local police in Torrevieja.

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MOBILE VERSIONS OF SPAIN.INFO AND 'SPAIN IN APPS' PLATFORM LAUNCHED he Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism presented the mobile version of the official website for tourism in Spain and the 'Spain in Apps' platform (an app generator) that are aimed at offering a response to the needs of the digital tourist.

The goal is to maintain Spain's leading position in the tourism industry in the future, which means that Spanish tourism needs to be committed to innovation and new technologies.

These initiatives are a response to the new habits of travelers and the strong influence of new technologies on transforming the tourism industry. This phenomenon should be seen as an opportunity rather than a threat to the tourism sector.

In fact, this industry is one of those to have been most influenced by the emergence of mobile telephones (it is estimated that more than 6.8 billion now exist around the world), making them an essential tool when organising any holiday.

This is also creating a unique framework for the development of entrepreneurial activity in tourism and innovative companies.

Mobile version of Spain.info The Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism is responding to the importance of these new needs from the digital tourist through the creation and the presentation on Thursday of the mobile version of the official website for tourism in Spain, fully aware that a quarter of all visits to this website take place via a mobile device.

This new version improves user experience with more practical and simpler browsing, faster access to the information, short messages adapted to the available space and the geolocation of resources.

The mobile version is available in four languages (Spanish, English, French and German) with optimised content, images and tools for responding to the needs of travellers.

'Spain in Apps' platform Furthermore, the Ministry of Industry has launched the 'Spain in Apps' technology platform for the development of tourism apps. This platform is closely linked to the Smart Tourism Destinations project, one of the measures forming part of the National Comprehensive Tourism Plan (PNIT) 2012-2015, the cornerstones of which are innovation, technology, sustainability and accessibility.

A set of apps linked to various tourist destinations, segments, products and services in Spain were presented. Destination guides, apps for beaches, apps for enjoying nature, for travelling with children, for booking and selling experiences, etc.

The various features include a number of accessibility tools - present in all the apps - worthy of men-

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tion, the option to incorporate user-generated content, the design of postcards and the ability to rate the various resources.

These apps will soon incorporate a planner, which will enable the creation of a travel book to help users select activities, points of interest and organise customised routes.

'Spain in Apps' has a two-fold objective. From a demand perspective, it provides tourists with up-todate geolocated information about tourist destinations, products and services, the content of which is taken from Spain.info and other sources. From an offer perspective, the platform generates applications that enable data to be gathered anonymously making it possible to gain an understanding of tourist behaviour patterns in Spain.

By gathering this data, 'Spain in Apps' will enable destination managers to take decisions based on concrete information, thereby helping to raise efficiency in the management of tourism policies and

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To that end, this initiative forms an essential part of the Open Data and Big Data project of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism in the tourism sector, which will contribute to improving the competitiveness of Spain as a tourist destination.

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INSTAGRAM RETURNS TO TORREVIEJA IN SEPTEMBER In September, Torrevieja will once again play host to a photographic gallery like no other, as the mobile phone event MOWO is celebrated for the third year.

The event has been launched this week with anybody welcome to participate by sending their photographs to the organisers, who will then choose the best ones for display in the exhibition.

However, what makes this event unique is that the photographs must be taken and edited using a mobile phone, and uploaded via the picture powered social network Instagram.

In order to participate, you first need an Instagram account, which can be obtained directly from the smartphone application. Once you have an account, snap away at the local area and you could be a winner, so long as you follow these entry instructions.

First, your picture must have been taken with a mobile device, such as a phone, and you are allowed to edit the photo, but only on your device. Next, you must follow the official account, which is @MOWO_es on Instagram. When you post your picture, make sure you mention @MOWO_es at the start of the title of your picture.

Next, use the hashtags #?mowo2014 #mowocostablanca and #torrevieja2014, but you can do this in the comments section, it doesn´t have to be in the title. Finally, make sure you upload your picture before the closing date, which is midnight of the 21st of August.

At the end of the entry period, the judges will select the best 100 pictures for display in this year´s exhibition, with the photographers invited to rub shoulders with their fellow snappers at the September launch.

Finally, there is no limitation as to the theme you select for your pic-

tures, so you can let your imagination run wild. Just remember to make sure you complete the entry requirements correctly for each and every picture you send.

For more information, you can visit the website, www.mowo.es

LEROY MERLIN DIRECTLY HELPING THE NEEDY

PILAR LOAN BANK ACQUIRES THREE WHEELCHAIRS

The social welfare department of Alicante City Council has signed a collaboration agreement with DIY chain Leroy Merlin, which will directly help young people searching for a job and families who are in need.

The Municipality of Pilar de la Horadada, has recently acquired three new wheelchairs, 2 walkers and an adjustable bed, all of which will be added to the Loan Assistance Bank, a stock of equipment that is available in the town for those people who lack the funds to purchase their own.

The equipment was purchased following a donation of 1000 euros from the Department of Social Services.

The Bank has so far helped more than 40 families in the town and currently has further equipment including 15 adjustable beds, 10 wheelchairs and a number of walkers, much of which has been donated by local residents. Only those individuals who are either in a temporary or permanent state of dependency and who lack the funds to purchase their own equipment are eligible to borrow items from the bank.

The company will provide materials which will be used in workshops by unemployed people of the city looking to gain key skills and improve their chances of securing a job in the future. As part of the scheme, the company will also take on a number of those who qualify into roles within their stores.

Secondly, through the assistance of volunteers, the company will also provide tools and materials in order for repairs to be carried out on the homes of those unable to pay for work due to financial restraints caused by the financial hardships that austerity and mass unemployment has brought.

The councillor for social action, Antonio Ardid, and the director of the Leroy Merlin store in Parque Vistahermosa, José María Gil Quinzá, are responsible for making the agreement.

The relationship is not new however, it has just been extended to cover these latest elements. The store has already been responsible for donating items to social centres in the area, particularly during Christmas time and fiestas, which they still intend to continue in the future.

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The Directorate General of Traffic in Spain, the DGT, has submitted a contract to public tender to provide the equipment and software to assist the Guardia Civil traffic department to deal with fines, infractions and complaints faster at the roadside.

In particular, as part of the 8.6 million euro contract, the DGT want traffic cops to be able to process more fines and complaints at the site, whilst automatically checking any data needed in processing the claim, using a system called Proceso de Informatización de Denuncias, or Pride for short, in their processing of millions of complaints processed each year.

The procurement documents state that the award is for a period of 48 months, with a view to start on the 1st of September this year. The process is the next development in automation since the DGT started to process fines in this manner in 2004. The successful company will have to provide around 6,000 hand-held terminals, software and updates, and maintain or replace around 4,000 printers, as well as back-office and auxiliary devices and support.

With the new equipment being put in place, not only will traffic police be able to cope better and process fines more efficiently, they will soon be able to streamline the operation to pass their annual figure, with an average of 5,500 fines per day, 200 per hour on average, targeting those who make the roads a more dangerous place for all.

SUPREME COURT ORDERS REINSTATEMENT OF 165 DOCTORS The Supreme Court has overturned the decision made by the Valencian Department of Health insisting that health workers retire when they reach the age of 65. The ruling says that the Department was wrong in not allowing them to remain active beyond this age.

An estimated one thousand professionals have been affected by this regulation which was adopted without prior negotiation with the unions. Those most affected are doctors, as they often ask to extend their activity up to 70 years of age.

The decision by the court means that approximately 165 physicians now have to be reinstated into their jobs and any salaries that have been lost as a result of their forcible retirements have to be repaid.

Rafael Cantó, President of the CSIF, said that the ruling actually affects about a thousand professionals in the Region of which there are 165 physicians who can return to their jobs, and are now able to continue practicing up to 70 years of age.

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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.

LA GOMERA THE ENCHANTED ISLAND As part of my on-going love affair with the Canary Islands for my writing, as well as continually updating ‘The Canary Islander website’, I visit each of the islands regularly. It was recently the turn of La Gomera once again, and although I usually resist naming a favourite island, this must be somewhere at the very top of my list.

La Gomera is an enchanting island. As soon as most people step off the plane, they immediately sense that they are in a very different world from the one that they have left behind. This island is in the form of a volcano, with a World Heritage site, and the Garajonay Forest at its heart. It has towns and villages that fascinate with their beauty and simplicity, as well as beaches of dark sand and a coastline dominated by steep and unyielding cliffs. It is a place where simplicity and peace dominate and there is a sudden rebalancing of harmony with everyday life. For some it may be a shock, and if they want regular transport and a reliable Internet connection, they would be advised to head off to the delights of nearby Tenerife instead!

The cliffs plunge dramatically into the sea, reminding the visitor that this island is the product of many volcanic eruptions, but thankfully not in the last two million years or so. Due to the harsh nature of the

landscape, man has only been able to cultivate a small part of it, as seen by the many steep terraces on the mountainsides. As a consequence, over one third of the island’s total surface area retains its natural and unspoilt beauty with Garajonay National Park and the El Cedro Forest being two outstanding examples of their kind.

Many visitors take to the hiking paths and royal roads (caminos reales) in order to get away from the small amount of everyday tourism. If you are fortunate, you can hear examples of the Whistling Language (Silbo), an ancient language that is still used to communicate across the steep ravines that is recognised as culturally significant by UNESCO, and which is the subject of another ‘Letter from the Atlantic’.

Wandering in and around the ancient forests quickly became a magical and enchanting experience. I saw insects, birds, plants, trees and shrubs that I have never seen before. It takes time to learn to look, listen, smell and absorb and blend into new surroundings. It was amusing to see, what I refer to as, ‘heavy duty’ walkers charging down the hiking paths, complete with walking poles, at great speed, determined to complete an impressive number of kilometres that they could brag about over dinner later that evening. Needless to say, most of the group were oblivious to the uniqueness of their surroundings. For me, it was important to allow my senses to slowly absorb my new surroundings and to take over from the usual and mundane for a few days, which became intoxicating and totally relaxing.

There is something unique about this island and as I sat waiting in a newly built, but deserted, airport waiting for my flight home, I won-

dered for how much longer this island would retain its natural and unique charms set amongst mysterious cliffs, black sand, crystal clear waters and ancient forests. Would this airport soon be alive with dozens of planes arriving from mainland Europe, discharging huge numbers of walking pole carrying passengers, divers and sun seekers?

Fingers crossed that they do not stray further across the Atlantic than Tenerife. I will return again very soon.

For photos and more information about this special island, take a look at the ‘La Gomera’ pages of The Canary Islander website.

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

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THE BEST IS HOME MADE IN LOS DOLSES WITH

Cornish Pride Los Dolses is under new management – local resident Tony Turley has taken over the management of Cornish Pride. Many of you will be familiar with Tony as he is married to Sarah the owner of the Curtain & Bedding store and as the helpful, happy, chatty chap who has time for everyone around Los Dolses Commercial Centre.

Now Tony has embarked on a new venture and is loving it ! This new venture suits Tony´s friendly and hard working nature – and he has big plans for Cornish Pride.

Cornish Pride serves that home from home food that you long for but thought you would never find in Spain. Everything is freshly baked and cooked at the store to give you the freshest food. As one may

imagine from the name, Cornish Pride stocks pasties – but not just any old pasty – pasties that are imported direct from Cornwall – the heart of the pasty ! Rowe´s Cornish Bakers have been established since 1949 and have one numerous baking awards. Today´s Rowe´s Cornish Pasties are exported throughout the world and here in Los Dolses we are lucky to have a supplier – Cornish Pride.

Alongside the famous Cornish Pasty, there are other tempting, fresh savouries and pastries to eat in or takeaway and Tony is now introducing some new family favourites – Slush Puppy and Mr Whippy !

So pop along now to Cornish Pride Cafe, Los Dolses Commercial Centre today and not only enjoy good food but great company as well.

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Volkswagen Scirocco ready for October

By Nick Ireland The new Scirocco, which made its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 40 years after the original, is ready to order. Externally, the Scirocco’s shape has been refined and modernised with new headlights and tail lights, as well as revised bumper styling.

The revised front bumper features aerodynamic ‘blades’ in the outer section, like those on the latest-generation Golf GTI, with integrated indicator lights, daytime running lights and fog lights. On models with (optional) bi-xenon headlights, the daytime running lights are LEDs within the main headlights.

All Sciroccos now have LED tail lights, while the bumper has been

recuperation systems.

The petrol range consists of a 1.4-litre petrol with 125 PS (was 122), and a new 2.0-litre 180 PS unit which replaces the previous 1.4-litre 160 PS unit. Despite an increase in capacity and power, it is more economical than the unit it replaces. The previous 2.0-litre TSI 210 PS has been replaced with a 220 PS unit that is also 19 per cent more fuel efficient. The new Scirocco R uses a 2.0-litre unit producing 280 PS: 15 PS more than before.

Two diesel engines are both 2.0-litre units, with either 150 PS or 184 PS, and up to 68.9 mpg. The 1.4-litre TSI comes only with a six-speed manual gearbox, while all other engines come with a standard six-

reshaped to appear lower and more purposeful. As on a Golf, the Volkswagen logo badge now has an additional purpose: functioning as the tailgate release handle. Under the bonnet are six new turbocharged direct-injection petrol and diesel engines, all of which meet EU6 emissions standards and return between 67.3 and 35.3 mpg.

All models in the range except the R now feature BlueMotion Technology modifications, meaning they come as standard with Stop/Start and also brake energy

speed manual gearbox with the option of a six-speed DSG gearbox.

Four trim levels are available: Scirocco, GT, R-Line and R. The entry level Scirocco comes with an RCD 510 touchscreen infotainment system with DAB digital radio with six-disc CD changer, SD card reader, MDI iPod and USB audio connectors and Bluetooth; air conditioning; automatic headlights and wipers; an auto-dimming rear view mirror; 17-inch ‘Long Beach’ alloy wheels height-adjustable sports seats; and a multifunction leather-covered steering wheel (with paddleshifts on DSG models).

The top of the range Scirocco R comes with its own unique exterior styling kit; chrome-look door mirror caps; bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights; 19-inch ‘Cadiz’ alloy wheels; R-specific sports seats; 10 mm lower sports suspension; DCC dynamic chassis control; and a colour multifunction trip computer. Order it now for October delivery.

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COLUMBIAN FLEES SPAIN TO AVOID JAIL The pressure group ‘Stop Accidentes’ said on Monday that a man who had been sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison for killing a baby in Almoradi, in 2007, following a traffic accident, has fled the country to avoid imprisonment.

The incident dates back to August 3, 2007, when the man, who was driving his motorcycle on the CV914 through Almoradi, drove into the pushchair of a 15 month old girl. Although she survived the accident the child died two years later from causes that were attributed to the collision.

The judge said that the motorist was influenced by the intake of alcohol which had reduced his mental and physical faculties. He also lacked the mandatory liability Ana Novella insurance and his motorcycle was also being driven without a current ITV (MOT) certificate.

The judge also sentenced the girl pushing the child, thought to be a relative, to two years in prison for crossing the road without due care and attention.

The ‘Stop Accidentes’ spokeswoman, Ana Novella told the press that the motorcyclist has fled to Colombia about 2 weeks ago.

She said that her group is opposed to clemency for the two guilty parties and so they had informed the authorities as it was necessary for the issue of an International warrant to ensure his arrest.

Although the trial took place over a year ago the outcome of the appeal has only just been published, said Novella.

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ALL WEEK ALICANTE - MARQ Archaeological museum – Exhibition - "Deltebre I. History of a shipwreck" displaying artefacts rescued from a British navy ship which was sunk in the mouth of the Ebro in 1813 (until January 11, 2015). Exhibition - Art and archaeology from the Chinese Han Dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD. Exhibition - Wines of Alicante through history (Through a hundred pieces, some with over twenty centuries old, - vases, jars, bottles, cups, and other publications related to the growing and production of wine utensils visitors can see the origin of production in Alicante). Exhibition - “Toda la galaxia en el castillo”. A collection of 20,000 items of interest to Star Wars fans, including toys, models and works of art.

Castillo de Santa Bárbara (Until 11 April).

GUARDAMAR DEL SEGURA - Exhibition of historic coins, Museo Arqueológico (Until Oct).

ORIHUELA - NEW - Exhibition of historic documents regarding the request to hold a market in the town of san Agustín, dating back to 1756. Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Until 31 August).

SANTA POLA - Exhibition “Tierra y Mar de Sal”, Museo de la Sal (Until 31 August).

TORREVIEJA - The weekend sees the Fiesta de San Emigdio in the park of Nations, the patron saint of Torrevieja, who is also the patron saint of earthquakes, as legend says he appeared in Torrevieja after the devastating 1829 earthquake, which killed hundreds of people and destroyed thousands of homes.

SHOWS AND MUSICALS - The Lion King, Teatro Lope De Vega, Madrid (Until 2 November).

Sleeping Beauty, Auditorio El Batel. Sala A Murcia, Cartagena (Thursday). Los Miserables, Gran Teatre Del Liceu, Barcelona (Until Sunday). Otelo, Teatro Bellas Artes, Madrid (Until 14 September).

Daily Events MONDAY 28 JULY World Hepatitis Day. Day of the Institutions, a

local holiday in Cantabria.

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

GUARDAMAR DEL SEGURA - Exhibition – 40th Aniversario Comparsa Mosquetera, Biblioteca Municipal (Last Day).

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

ORIHUELA - Exhibition of historic documents detailing the accounts of fiesta de santas Justa y Rufina from the year 1644. Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Until Thursday).

ORIHUELA COSTA - Solidarity charity concert, Zenia Boulevard.

TUESDAY 29 JULY International Tiger Day. Markets - Alicante, (Rastro), Aspe, Altea, Benijofar, ORIHUELA, San Fulgencio.

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

ORIHUELA - Exhibition of historic documents detailing the accounts of fiesta de santas Justa y Rufina from the year 1644. Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Until Thursday).

ORIHUELA COSTA - Festival Flamenco, 29-31 July.

Today - 20:00, Singers Alicia Carrasco “Mujer Klórica” and Andrés Hernández, Zenia Boulevard.

WEDNESDAY 30 JULY International Day of Friendship.

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

ELCHE - Guitar festival, Claustro de San José.

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

ORIHUELA - Exhibition of historic documents detailing the accounts of fiesta de santas Justa y Rufina

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from the year 1644. Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Until Thursday).

ORIHUELA COSTA - Zarzagán, Celtic Band, Zenia Boulevard. Festival Flamenco, 29-31 July. Today 22:00, Singers Rancapino and Anyuan Muñoz, plus dancer Cynthia Cano, Paseo Marítimo, Playa Flamenca. Underwater guided snorkelling tour (Every Wed and Sun in July and August).

TORREVIEJA - 21:30, “Torrevieja, Mi Ciudad”, the 3rd Gala event, Eras de la Sal. 21:30, Orbi Playa Big Band, La Mata.

ASTURIAS - Pet Shop Boys, Plaza de la Universidad Laboral, Gijón.

ELCHE - Guitar festival, featuring famous guitarists Carlos Rosat and Eduardo Baranzano, Claustro de San José.

GIRONA - Placebo, Jardí Botánic de Cap Roig.

TORREVIEJA - Fiesta de San Emigdio, park of Nations, with disco at 23:00. 22:00, Habaneras en La Mata.

THURSDAY 31 JULY

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

ALICANTE - Rock Festival, IFA Exhibition Centre.

TORREVIEJA - Fiesta de San Emigdio, park of Nations, with disco at 23:00. 22:00, Habaneras en La Mata.

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

ELCHE - Guitar festival, Claustro de San José.

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

MARBELLA - Pet Shop Boys, Auditorio de Marbella, Málaga.

ORIHUELA - Exhibition of historic documents detailing the accounts of fiesta de santas Justa y Rufina from the year 1644. Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Moliner (Last Day).

ORIHUELA COSTA - An evening of monologues with Raquel Sastre, Zenia Boulevard. Festival Flamenco, 29-31 July. Today - 22:00, Singers Lola Montaya and Bvr Flamenco Big Band, plus singers and dancers La Yinka and Ana Balpardo, Paseo Marítimo, Playa Flamenca.

TORREVIEJA - Fiesta de San Emigdio, park of Nations, with disco at 23:00.

FRIDAY 1 AUGUST International Beer Day. Markets - Crevillente, Finestrat, Gata de Gorgos, L’ Alfas del Pi, Monstesinos, Pilar de la Horadada, TORREVIEJA. ALTEA - Discover Altea, guided walks through the picturesque town, every Friday in July and August.

ALICANTE - Rock Festival, IFA Exhibition Centre.

SATURDAY 2 AUGUST

SUNDAY 3 AUGUST Markets - Benidorm, Elche, La Nucia, Campoverde, La Marina, Zoco, Almoradí street market, Lemon Tree Road, Mil Palmeras.

GIRONA - Pet Shop Boys, Jardí Botánic de Cap Roig.

ORIHUELA COSTA - Underwater guided snorkelling tour (Every Wed and Sun in July and August).

TORREVIEJA - Fiesta de San Emigdio, park of Nations, with mass and procession at 20:00. 21:00, “El Alcalde de Zalamea”, Spanish theatre, Teatro Municipal..

FUTURE EVENTS Orihuela Costa – Ice rink and mini water park, near Playa Flamenca Mercadona.

Torrevieja – Electromar, 15 August.

Torrevieja – Kool & The Gang, 20 August.

Buñol – La Tomatina tomato fight, 27 August (Sold out).

Torrevieja – MOWO – Mobile photography and Instagram event, September.

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YOU CAN BANK ON THE EXPERI ENCE OF SATELLITES DIRECT

Satellites Direct have now been trading over 6 years with 30 years experience and have proved their place in the market.

Offering satellite systems for all countries and all channels for all tastes including I player, movies on demand, 7 day EPG, recording , Movies , Sports and Adult.

The company was originally set up to give people free TV with no monthly payments. The owner has always been unhappy that people pay for channels that are free and also poor quality.

Satellites direct offer full Hd with a 1 off payment giving you over 350 channels plus radio.

Opening their 2nd shop recently in San Javier satellites direct are trying to prove they are here to stay and there to help solve any issues you may have.

Trying to put rumours to rest Nigel ( the owner ) says "There are still rumours flying around about signals but the fact is we are now at the weakest signal of the year ( always weaker in the summer ) and all the major changes have been done ,therefore if your dish is coping it will be fine or if you are con-

cerned speak to us.

Obviously a 1.9 mtr dish is always better but a 1.4 mtr will work fine in most areas. We have a new super strength dish , unique to us which is amazing us with the signals we are getting.

Most rumours were started by companies trying to sell other systems , unfortunately these other systems are now having many problems themselves.We will always give you the honest truth and the facts as we know them."

Honesty and professionalism has been the story of satellites direct nigel says,"not only have we opened 2 shops so it is easy to contact us we are fully insured, take card payments and always make sure the job is neat , tidy and obviously working well.

We do not ask for a penny or cent until the clients can see everything is working and installed to a very high standard" CALL SAN MIGUEL ON 966 723 792 or SAN JAVIER ON 968 193 430 Open Monday to Friday 10-4 pm and Saturday 10-2pm

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Heath Cover in Spain with Spanish-Insurance Tel : 966731691 Are you crossing your fingers and hoping everything will be ok? Do you know what a trip to the local hospital could cost you if you dont have the correct medical cover in Spain ?

A trip to emergencies at 359,79€ , get admitted and the bed for 1 night will be costing about 525€€ , add a magnetic body scan costing anything between 179€ and 1075€ and you are running into thousands. This is without talking about costs for surgery or after care appointments.

Is it really worth the risk ?

Previously non working Brits in Spain who were under the age of 65 were able to pass on their health care costs to the UK Treasury. One of the cost-saving plans by the NHS, means the UK will no longer have to reimburse other European countries for health costs of Brits who are under pensionable age.

No doctor should ever turn anyone away in a life threatening situation BUT we are hearing more and more horror stories. Horrendously large medical bills are landing in the post box . Sick people ARE being turned away with non life threatening complaints if they are not able to prove their entitlement for treatment in Spain .

Changes in legislation, in both the Spanish and the Uk national heath service will not only effect jobless UK expats.

Cut backs by both the Uk and

Spain are hitting working expats and Spanish alike.

Not only do we now have tighter rules and controls on the use of the E111 and SIP cards. The cut backs across the board in the Spanish national heath service and ever growing waiting lists are forcing both the working and retired to look for alternative costly private treatments.

Don't get caught out. Private heath insurance is not as expensive as you may and putting off the arrangement of your heath care until next month can lead to some very serious false economy!

Call Spanish-Insurance today 966731691 for cover tailor made for your needs and pocket !

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DOWN 1. Punishing for plane crash (5) 2. Observed cutting tool (3) 3. Cautious method is about right (4) 4. Confused is it? End up being argued about (2,7) 5. With regard to poetry, the opposite applies here (7) 8. Ring for a machine to do laundry? (6) 11. Role is now settled, whatever the result of the game (3,2,4) 13. One of the family in hospital? (6) 14. Again, meeting-place produces income (7) 16. Dangerous woman gives warning note (5) 18. Negative mirrored at mid-day (4) 20. See 19 Across

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QUICK ACROSS: 6 Acquire; 7 Churn; 9 Brave; 10 Quarter; 12 Brotherhood; 14 Countenance; 18 Askance; 19 Virus; 21 Ankle; 22 Expunge.

DOWN: 1 Scorn; 2 Quiver; 3 Ire; 4 Church; 5 Freedom; 8 Funeral; 11 Stretch; 13 Consent; 15 Nearly; 16 Clique; 17 Lungs; 20 Axe. CRYPTIC ACROSS: 6 Ignored; 7 Ambit; 9 Index; 10 Sheared; 12 Mystery tour; 14 Minute waltz; 18 Autopsy; 19 Fence; 21 Keith; 22 Residue.

DOWN: 1 Agent; 2 Comedy; 3 Ken; 4 Impact; 5 Hideous; 8 Thermal; 11 Atheist; 13 Minutes; 15 U-boats; 16 Thesis; 17 Scout; 20 Set.

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L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. What is a mountain in Scotland over 3000 feet high called?

2. What is a pirate?s flag of the skull and cross bones called?

3. Americans call it a faucet, what do the British call it?

4. In which sport did Mike Gatting achieve fame?

5. What was Beethoven' first name?

6. Which James Bond film starred Honour Blackman?

7. Which fictional aviator had friends called Ginger and Algy?

8. In which country is the infamous Treblinka concentration camp?

9. Which organisation has the motto, ?fidelity, bravery, integrity'?

10. What would you do with a Lee Enfield?

11. Where are rods and cones found in the body?

12. What is the chemical formula for water?

13. Which is the coldest planet in our solar system?

14. What is the most primitive of all animal groups?

15. What was seen in 1681 for the last time?

16. Where would you find an inner and outer bailey?

17. Who wrote the banned book Spycatcher?

18. What number is signified by the prefix ?Mega??

19. What did Yankee Doodle call his pony?

20. How many leagues did Jules Verne take us under the sea?

21. Which Saints day falls on December 26th?

22. If you nictitate at someone, what do you do?

23. What was the title of Rainbow's first UK Top Ten hit?

24. What was Sir John Gielgud's real first name?

25. Phil Read won several World Championship's in which sport?

26. On which day of the week is the Jewish Sabbath?

27. When George Bush (Snr) was elected President, who was his Democrat opponent?

28. Who, according to the nursery rhyme, killed Cock Robin?

29. Spencer Gore was the first winner of which annual sporting event?

30. What colour is Lobster Blood?

1. A Munro , 2. The Jolly Roger , 3. A Tap , 4. Cricket , 5.

Ludwig, 6. Gold Finger, 7. Biggles, 8. Poland, 9. The FBI, 10.

Shoot It, It's A Gun, 11. Eyes, 12. H2O, 13. Pluto, 14. The Protozoan, 15. The Dodo, 16. In a Castle, 17. Peter Wright, 18.

One Million, 19. Macaroni, 20. 20,000, 21. St Stephen , 22.

Wink, 23. Since You've Been Gone, 24. Arthur , 25. Motor Cycling , 26. Saturday , 27. Michael Dukakis , 28. The Sparrow , 29. Wimbledon Men's Singles , 30. (Pale) Blue

ACROSS 6. Obtain a means of escape (3-4) 7. Attack in uncertain tones (5) 9. Prohibition cuts orchestra by 500 (3) 10. Blew up dam? Deny it! (9) 12. Be too late with letter and thus fail to get job? (4,3,4) 15. Show how the devil treats badly (11) 17. Comfort of creature at water-source (4-5) 19 & 20Dn. Bird got beak into tasty morsel (6) 21. He is entertained in the synagogue still (5) 22. Have a discussion about one tree (7)

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AN RBL SUMMER IN HONDON

June saw the occasion of a Royal British Legion District summer BBQ, organised by the District Chairman, Nigel Hails. It was held in Hondón de los Frailes and six local Branches attended as well and many friends and guests.

140 people enjoyed a superb spread cooked and served by Tina of Aulsberry’s Catering Service and a local Spanish DJ Antonio, entertained those present. It was a great opportunity for Legion members to meet those from other Branches and swap ideas.

Members of the Benidorm and District Branch were there to see Marilyn Rogers, Branch Membership Secretary being presented with the McCrea Shield. The Branch had been awarded this Shield at the Annual Conference in Torquay in May for their increased recruiting of members – this being the second time in three years that they have been recognised in this way.

The event raised 400€ for the Poppy Appeal. Nigel said “It was the first event of its kind and we plan to organise another occcasion in the future in another part of the District in order to involve other Branches” Anyone wishing to find out more about Branches in their area, are asked to go to the website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spainnorth or contact the District Secretary on secretary.rbl.dns@gmail.com For any welfare enquiries, please ring 676 451 780 – between 9am -5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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NO EMERGENCIES Residents of the city of Elche are once again concerned about the availability of emergency ambulances, after medical staff denounced the fact that one of their paramedic SAMU units has been transferred to the coast for the summer season. The move means that there is only one functioning paramedic ambulance to cover the 300,000 residents of Elche.

CHILD CARE RULES

Peggy Wyatt, District Vice Chairman, Marilyn Rogers, Benidorm and District Branch, Nigel Hails, District Chairman and Pamela Dawson Tasker, BEM, Chairman, Benidorm and District Branch.

AN URGENT PLEA FROM HAH The hot weather is here, and so many of our volunteers are having a break either on holiday or at home with their families, but we are still taking more calls for help, which we have had to turn down.

We are currently looking after 20 clients, many of these bi-tri weekly and we are UNABLE TO TAKE ON NEW CLIENTS UNTIL WE GET MORE CARERS!!

Many charities are also under pressure and need volunteers. We get so many calls from people wanting help, but hardly any from people offering to help. A member of your family may need help, and may have to be turned down for lack of help…this is happening to others, but it could hap-

pen to you!

We are only asking for a couple of hours maybe once or twice a week, from either qualified carers, or caring people to help the carer. We visit clients in pairs, and help them THROUGH SHORT TERM DIFFICULT PERIODS. Please think if you could help with a little care of clients or shopping, respite,

company, driving,

translating etc and contact Lesley on 968 134 978, or email helpathomespain@gmail.com. Visit our website helpathome.es

The Spanish government approved new rules on how to deal with unaccompanied immigrant children arriving in the country, establishing a basis to deal with the near 3,000 who have already arrived, mainly from Morocco, Algeria and Romania, as well as those in the future. They will now only be repatriated if it is clear there is somebody in their home country to care for them, and in the event of risk of sexual exploitation, they will be dealt with through the social welfare network via the police.

MORE CRASH INJURIES Four people, including a child and a pregnant woman, were injured in an accident on the N332 near Santa Pola on Monday evening. Firefighters, who had to come from Elche, had to rescue the child, who was trapped in the vehicle. The car had rolled over and was embedded into a wall opposite the hotel Rocas Blancas. The injured were rushed to the General Hospital of Elche.

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07:00 Breakfast.

10:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. Athletics, bowls, hockey and netball all takie place. Includes News bulletins at 12.00.

14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather.

14:45 Commonwealth Games 2014. There are medals galore on offer in squash, table tennis and shooting. Includes News bulletins at 5.00pm.

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

20:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. It’s all about the fastest sprinters in the world on day five with both the men’s and women’s 100m speedsters taking to the track at Hampden Park.

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

23:40 Tonight at the Games. Mark Chapman and Clare Balding present highlights from the fifth day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

00:40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday. Katherine Downes presents a round-up of the day’s action from the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

00:55 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:00 BBC News.

family, but are they being as loyal to him? Carol’s day takes an unexpected turn when she makes a surprising discovery about Charlie. Dean offers a helping hand, but he is hiding his true intentions.

21:30 Food and Drink. Guilty Pleasures. Chef Michel Roux Jr and drinks expert Kate Goodman highlight all that is excellent in food and drink.

22:00 Children of Syria. Syria’s war - well into its fourth year and with no end in sight - is having a devastating impact on the lives of the country’s children.

Tens of thousands have been killed or wounded.

23:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. Continued live coverage of day five of the Commonwealth Games.

23:30 Newsnight. In-depth investigation and analysis of the day’s headlines with Kirsty Wark.

00:20 Dragons’ Den. The Dragons encounter a colourful Indian dance troupe and the weird and wonderful world of taxidermy.

01:20 The Men Who Made Us Spend. Jacques Peretti looks at how marketing lessons targeted at children are being used to drive customer spending across all ages.

02:20 Wildfires 2014: Inside the Inferno. Kate Humble and Simon Reeve travel to New South Wales, Australia to discover how the 70,000-strong Rural Firefighting Service contend with as many as 100 fires a day.

03:20 This is BBC Two. ITV

BBC 2 06:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 07:45 Call the Council. 08:30 Scotland: For Richer or Poorer? 09:30 Watchdog Test House. 10:00 Heir Hunters. 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 11:45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:30 Saints and Scroungers. 13:00 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. 14:45 Perfection. 15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Wanted Down Under. 17:15 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless.

19:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. Continued live coverage of day five of the Commonwealth Games.

20:00 Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives. Series following the Pembrokeshire coast path through the hot summer of 2013.

20:30 University Challenge. Students representing the University of Bristol battle it out with the Courtauld Institute of Art for a place in the second round.

21:00 EastEnders. Mick attempts to fix things for his

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 Let’s Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 The Speakmans.

16:00 Secret Dealers. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Ross has an unwanted visitor.

Pete tells Debbie he loves her. Bernice returns full of hope.

20:30 Coronation Street. Nick and Leanne lock horns. Norris’s worst fears are confirmed. Anna worries about Faye.

21:00 Countrywise. Paul Heiney and Bettany Hughes are in Derbyshire exploring the picturesque Peaks as well as some of the lesser known places.

21:30 Coronation Street. Nick sees red. Will Rita be

able to forgive Dennis? Gail enjoys a romantic evening.

22:00 Long Lost Family. Featuring the story of Richard Cue, who was adopted as a baby in 1958.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 You Saw Them Here First. Another fun-filled romp through the archives as Robert Webb introduces the television debuts of some of the UK’s best-loved actors, presenters and pop stars.

00:40 You Cannot be Serious. Alistair McGowan presents more brilliant clips, topical sketches and uncanny impressions, including a review of the Euro 2012 final, the Tour de France.

01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 Britain’s Best Bakery.

Toyland. 09:00 Little Princess. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:20 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Milkshake! Show Songs. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff.

12:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away: Final Demand.

13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - On Hostile Ground (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5.

18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Cricket on 5. 21:00 Police Interceptors. 22:00 Blinging Up Baby. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:05 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:05 World’s Craziest Weddings. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Under the Dome. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 HouseBusters. 05:45 House Doctor.

Channel 4 05:10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 06:05 Deal or No Deal. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 King of Queens.

09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory. 11:30 The Big Bang Theory.

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 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals. 15:10 French Collection. 16:10 Countdown. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Dispatches. 21:30 Food Unwrapped. 22:00 Royal Marines Commando School. 23:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 00:05 Embarrassing Bodies.

01:05 The Shooting Gallery. 01:30 The Secret Life of Students. 02:25 Scandal. 03:10 Revenge. 03:55 Secret Eaters. 04:50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:45 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures.

Channel 5 06:00 Angels of Jarm. 06:05 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! Bop Box. 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

Monday, Monday, 28th July, July, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 The Gary Jackson Show, 13:00 Acceptable 80´s with Paul Baker, 14:00 A case for Dr Morelle, An act of violence, Ep 7 of 8 15:00 hercule Poirot, Death on the Bile Ep 1 of 5 16:00 Lounge Sounds with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Im Sorry I’ll Read That Again 20:00 Drama at 8, McLevy, For Unto Us, With brian Cox 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 Book at Bedtime, Midnight Tales, Bram Stoker 23:00 Classical Nights

Monday, 28th July, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with Michael Palin TV presenter.

18.05 Trev’s Tast Bits – Cooking the ultimate barbecue.

18.15 Learn The Lingo(series) – with the lovely Martine.

18.30 Buying A Car In Spain.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) with Sandra Cunningham and exHeather Lynn.

19.30 Royal Britain – A short film about the Royal family 19.45 Hunt For Giant Sturgeon – in Canada.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast.

10:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. England’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson begins her bid to follow in the London 2012 champion’s footsteps when the heptathlon kicks off. Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford is also in action in qualifying while Kenya’s David Rudisha, takes to the track for the first time in the 800m heats. In the pool, Wales’ great hope Jazz Carlin is in action in the 400m freestyle heats.

14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News.

14:45 Commonwealth Games 2014. Great Britain’s gymnasts go head-to-head, with a battle royale for team gold expected between England (featuring Louis Smith and Max Whitlock), and Scotland (Dan Purvis and Dan Keatings). There is also boxing, hockey and mountain biking on offer on what is yet another busy

afternoon’s sport in Scotland. Includes News bulletins at 5.00pm.

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

20:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. All eyes are on Hampden Park for a busy night of athletics which could feature medals galore for the home nations.

Former World Championship silver medallist Hannah England goes for gold for England while Botswana’s former world champion Amantle Montsho bids to defend her 400m Commonwealth crown. In the pool one of the stars of the Welsh team Jazz Carlin looks to upgrade her Delhi 400m bronze into Glasgow gold while one of the stars of the Australian team James Magnussen attempts to win the 50m freestyle title.

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

23:40 Tonight at the Games. Mark Chapman and Clare Balding present highlights from the sixth day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

00:40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday. Katherine Downes presents a round-up of the day’s action from the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

00:55 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:00 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 07:45 Call the Council. 08:30 Food Inspectors. 09:30 Animal S.O.S. 10:00 Heir Hunters. 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer.

11:45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:30 Saints and Scroungers.

13:00 Bargain Hunt.

14:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. 14:45 Perfection. 15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Wanted Down Under.

17:15 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 Commonwealth Games 2014.

20:00 Coast. In Cornwall Nick Crane uncovers the most astonishing artistic exploration of Britain’s coast.

21:00 EastEnders. Carol faces the day where her life will change forever. Shirley is forced to take matters into her own hands in order to protect her loved ones.

21:30 Holby City. One Small Step. Zosia, Arthur and Dominic have an end of term they will never forget.

Raf’s brother makes a surprise appearance forcing Raf to face up to his responsibilities. Connie Beauchamp returns to Darwin going head to head with Jac in an all-night operation, leading Jac to reach a life-changing decision.

22:30 The Sarah Millican Television Programme.

23:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. 23:30 Newsnight.

00:20 Children of Syria. 01:20 The Super League Show. 02:05 A Cabbie Abroad. 03:05 This is BBC Two. 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 Let’s Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 The Speakmans.

16:00 Secret Dealers. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Donna plays a dangerous game.

Leyla feels an unexpected spark. Bernice makes a spectacle of herself.

21:00 Love Your Garden. Alan Titchmarsh, David Domoney, Frances Tophill and Katie Rushworth transform unloved back yards into stunning oases.

22:00 56 Up. Final instalment of the three-part documentary continuing the acclaimed Seven Up! series.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Diamond Geezers and Gold Dealers. One-off documentary taking an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the unique world of Hatton Garden, the main jewellery quarter of London.

00:40 Tales From Northumberland with Robson Green. Robson meets some of the proud Northumbrians who are keeping some of the region’s oldest traditions alive in the 21st century.

01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 Britain’s Best Bakery.

Channel 4 05:45 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. 06:05 Deal or No Deal. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 King of Queens.

09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory. 11:25 The Big Bang Theory.

11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me.

12:55 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 Come Dine with Me. 14:30 Glorious Goodwood. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free. 22:00 Undercover Boss. 23:00 Utopia. 00:05 Royal Marines Commando School. 01:10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 02:05 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 02:35 Transworld Sport. 03:30 Volkswagen Cup. 03:55 The £60,000 Puppy: Cloning Man’s Best Friend. 04:50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:45 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. 05:55 Deal or No Deal.

Channel 5 05:45 House Doctor. 06:10 House Doctor. 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 Milkshake! Bop Box. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas.

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

15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Look Again. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Cricket on 5. 21:00 The Dog Rescuers. 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:05 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:05 Baby Face Brides. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Wentworth. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 HouseBusters.

05:45 House Doctor.

Tuesday, 29th July, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Michelle Collins – one of the few actors to appear in both EastEnders and Coronation Street.

18.05 Spanish Dive Adventures – off the coast of Spain.

18.30 The Consulate - the British Consulates in Spain.

19.00 San Fulgencio Fiestas – top artists from around Spain performing live at La Marina’s top fiesta.

22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Tuesday, uesday, 29th 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 A Case for Dr Morelle, The Gambler, Ep 8 of 8 15:00 Hercule Poirot, Death on the Nile, Ep 2 of 5 16:00 Solid Gold 60´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, A Whole new ball game - Found Wanting 20:00 Drama at 8, McLevy, The Trophy Club 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Midnight Tales, Bram Stoker 23:00 Classical Nights.

00:00 Exite Overnight.

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10:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. Heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson battles with Canadian rival Brianne Theisen-Eaton at Hampden Park.

Glasgow poster girl Eilidh Child begins her bid to claim home-soil glory in the 400m hurdles.

14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News.

14:45 Commonwealth Games 2014. The gymnastics continues. Boxing is also on the agenda, with the commencement of the men’s bantamweight quarter-finals.

Includes News bulletins at 5.00pm.

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

20:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. England’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson hopes to win Commonwealth heptathlon gold. All-conquering New Zealand shot putter Valerie Adams will look to add a third consecutive Commonwealth crown to her bulging medal cabinet.

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

23:40 Tonight at the Games. Leading heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson tried to claim her first senior international title. Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams, the first woman to win a boxing gold at an Olympics, was fighting at the quarter-final stage of the women’s flyweight.

00:40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday. Katherine Downes presents a round-up of the day’s action from the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

00:55 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:00 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 07:45 Call the Council. 08:30 Antiques Roadshow. 09:30 Animal S.O.S. 10:00 Heir Hunters. 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 11:45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:30 Saints and Scroungers. 13:00 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. 14:45 Perfection. 15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Wanted Down Under.

17:15 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless.

19:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. Continued live coverage of day seven of the Commonwealth Games, presented by Hazel Irvine.

20:00 Britain’s Flying Past. The Lancaster. Episode 3. Passionate flying enthusiast and broadcaster John Sergeant celebrates the plane that some believe won the war - the Lancaster. The Film - tells the story of this mighty aircraft and the ordinary people whose lives were made extraordinary through their association with it.

21:00 The Stuarts. First of a three-part documentary series which puts forward the case that the Stuarts, more than any other, were Britain’s defining royal family.

22:00 The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway. Platforms and Plague Pits. Episode 3. A team battles to put together the giant jigsaw that will become a cathedralsized station at Canary Wharf.

23:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. The closing action from the day at Glasgow, including catch-up of the results in boxing, diving and the gymnastics.

23:30 Newsnight. In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day’s headlines with Robert Peston.

00:20 The Secret History of Our Streets. The Moray Estate, Edinburgh.

01:20 Burning Desire: The Seduction of Smoking.

Documentary exploring attitudes to cigarettes and smoking.

02:20 This is BBC Two. 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 Let’s Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 The Speakmans.

16:00 Secret Dealers. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Finn is devastated by the truth. Jai finds a way to let go of his frustration. Harriet continues to stir up mischief.

20:30 Coronation Street. Will Gail be forced to make a choice? Dennis reveals his true colours. A sit-in protest is held for the library.

21:00 All Star Mr and Mrs. Today’s couples are comedian and EastEnders actor Terry Alderton and his wife actress Dee Ivens, actor and Rab C Nesbitt star Gregor Fisher and his wife Vicki, and Eternal’s Kelle Bryan-Gudgeon and her husband Jay.

22:00 Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald.

Second and final part of the documentary. Trevor McDonald meets Death Row’s most hated inmate, Fredrick Baer.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 On Assignment. Geraint Vincent reports on Bucharest’s stray dog crisis, Robert Moore is in North Dakota finding out how unmanned drones are set to take over the skies and Tim Ewart is in Australia looking at tough new policies to get young people from Aboriginal communities to stay in school.

00:10 Weight Loss Ward. 56-year-old recluse Doreen Thomas is 4 ft 11 and 31 stone. She lives with her dog Hope, who also has weight problems. The programme also catches up with 40-year-old recovered alcoholic Sara Porrit, who had gastric surgery last year. 12 months on from her operation, not all her problems have been solved.

01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 Britain’s Best Bakery.

Channel 4 06:50 Deal or No Deal. 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 King of Queens.

09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory. 11:25 The Big Bang Theory.

11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 Come Dine with Me. 14:30 Glorious Goodwood. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Couples 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 The Mimic. 23:30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 00:35 The IT Crowd.

01:05 Superstar DJs. 02:05 Heston’s Great British Food. 03:00 Film - Victim (15). 04:40 Revenge. 05:25 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 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. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus.

09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Black Market Britain. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film Polar Storm. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Cricket on 5. 21:00 Emergency Bikers. 22:00 Caught on Camera. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Autopsy: The Last Hours of Michael Hutchence. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 HouseBusters. 05:45 House Doctor.

W ednesday, ednesday, 30th 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 Goldfish by Raymond Chandler Ep 1 of 3 15:00 Hercule Poirot, Death on the Nile, Ep 3 of 5 16:00 Supersonic 70´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Just a Minute with Nicholas Parsons 20:00 Drama at 8, McLevy, The Second Shadow 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Midnight Tales, Bram Stoker 23:00 Classical Nights,

Wednesday, 30th July, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Marti Pellow – Scottish lead singer of the 90’s pop sensations Wet Wet Wet who are still touring.

18.05 The Wedding Show – the right reverend.

18.15 Spanish Eye – the Elche shoe factory of Artesanos.

18.30 Let’s Talk Special – Dave Courtney former Gangster 19.00 An Evening With... a variety of artists.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

31st July

07:00 Breakfast.

10:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. Sir Bradley Wiggins goes for Commonwealth glory in the men´s time trial, but will need to be in top form with Scotland’s reigning champion David Millar looking for a farewell medal before he retires.

14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News.

14:45 Commonwealth Games 2014. Following on from the men’s cycling time trial, the focus moves to gymnastics and various medal deciders.

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

20:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. David Rudisha of Kenya attempts to take the Commonwealth title.

Wheelchair racer David Weir has one chance for Commonwealth gold and it comes in the T54 1500m.

England’s Shara Proctor should contend in the final of the women’s long jump, but she will face stiff competition from Blessing Okagbare of Nigeria. Also at Hampden Park, Glasgow 2014 poster girl Eilidh Child will look to turn a silver medal from Delhi four years ago into a Commonwealth title in the 400m hurdles.

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

23:40 Tonight at the Games. Paralympics gold medallist David ‘The Weirwolf’ Weir raced in the final of the T54 1500m, and David Rudisha of Kenya tried to repeat his Olympics win in the final of the men’s 800m. Other athletes in action included Louis Smith in the gymnastics, Tiffany Porter in the women’s 100m hurdles and Sir Bradley Wiggins in the track cycling.

00:40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday. Katherine Downes presents a round-up of the day’s action from the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

00:55 Holiday Weatherview. 01:00 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 07:45 Call the Council. 08:30 Escape to the Continent. 09:30 Gardeners’ World. 10:00 Heir Hunters. 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 11:45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:30 Saints and Scroungers. 13:00 Bargain Hunt.

14:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. 14:45 Perfection.

15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Wanted Down Under. 17:15 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless.

19:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. A star-studded night of athletics at Hampden Park begins with the semi-finals of the men’s and women’s 200m.

20:00 Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives.

Pembrokeshire legend Auntie Vi Weston celebrates her 92nd birthday at her cafe in Bosherston.

20:30 EastEnders. Dean is left furious after a shocking development, and is even angrier when he realises who has betrayed him. Will a panicked Shirley’s secret finally be revealed to Mick? Lee comes up with a unique plan to help Liam and himself at the same time.

21:00 Natural World. Beavers Behaving Badly. When beavers get on to people’s properties the potential for damage is acute. Can Drew Reed stop beavers behaving badly?

22:00 The Honourable Woman. Two Hearts. Series 1, episode 5. As their captivity continues, we discover the secret that will bond Atika and Nessa forever.

Meanwhile, an academic in Tel Aviv working at a university funded by the Steins uncovers corruption that could have far-reaching consequences.

23:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. Continued live coverage of day eight of the Commonwealth Games, presented by Gary Lineker.

23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway. 01:20 Nick and Margaret: Too Many Immigrants? 02:20 This is BBC Two. ITV 05:15 Britain’s Best Bakery. 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 Let’s Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 The Speakmans. 16:00 Secret Dealers.

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 reckless decision.

Jai covers his tracks. Finn demands answers from Ross.

20:30 Tonight. The Truth Behind the Bargain Dog Trade. There are now more pet dogs in the UK than ever, with 50,000 puppies on sale every year. But has the demand for designer dogs led to breeding malpractices and unhealthy animals? Large-scale puppy breeding is a multi-million pound business - but are the rules enforced tightly enough? Jonathan Maitland reports on the shocking reality of life for some dogs,

and we track down the dealers who risk puppies’ lives by smuggling them into Britain.

21:00 Emmerdale. Adam spirals out of control. Finn wants to satisfy his curiosity. Harriet’s jealousy does not go unnoticed.

21:30 Harbour Lives. Without the crucial work done by the dredger and her skipper Dean Cluett, the harbour would come to a standstill.

22:00 It’ll be Alright on the Night. Griff Rhys Jones presents a selection of slip ups, bloopers and classic blunders from some of the biggest stars from the world of entertainment.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Benidorm. Noreen checks in at The Solana with her irritable daughter Pauline.

00:40 The Chase. 01:30 Jackpot247. 04:00 Tonight.

04:25 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 Britain’s Best Bakery.

Channel 4 06:20 How to Cook Like Heston. 06:50 Deal or No Deal.

07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 King of Queens. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory.

11:30 The Big Bang Theory. 11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 Come Dine with Me. 14:30 Glorious Goodwood. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year. 22:00 Embarrassing Bodies.

23:00 Kids and Guns. 00:05 Child Genius. 01:10 One Born Every Minute. 02:05 This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show. 03:00 Inside Nature’s Giants. 04:25 Born in the Wild. 05:25 Dispatches. 05:55 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 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. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus.

09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 On the Yorkshire Buses. 13:10

5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film Black Widow (15). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Cricket on 5. 21:00 Born to Kill? 22:00 Autopsy. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 The Lost Ship.

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

Thursday, Thursday, 31st 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 Goldfish by Raymond Chandler Ep 2 of 3 15:00 Hercule Poirot, Death on the Nile, Ep 4 of 5 16:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, The Navy Lark. The case of the HGM Mark 5 20:00 Drama at 8, McLevy, The Burning Question 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Midnight Tales, Bram Stoker 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

Thursday 31st July, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to Mira Nair – an Indian award winning Hollywood movie director.

18.05 Spanish Eye – the battle re-enactment in Murcia of the key WWII campaign Operation Market Garden.

18.30 Viva Vitality – looking good and feeling great.

19.00 TVM (series) – Peter Taylor introduces another eclectic international selection of great music.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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1st August 07:00 Breakfast.

10:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. There’s table tennis action from inside the Scotstoun Sports Campus, with semi-finals in the women’s singles and men’s doubles. Plus, semi-finals in women’s hockey.

14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News.

14:45 Commonwealth Games 2014. The afternoon’s action is all about gymnastics, and there’s a sizeable Home Nations presence.

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

20:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. London 2012 double gold medallist Mo Farah headlines the athletics action as he attempts to win the 10,000m Commonwealth title. Kenya’s Ezekiel Kemboi is the current Olympic and world champion final in the men’s steeplechase and is on the hunt for glory.

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

23:40 Tonight at the Games. Mark Chapman and Clare Balding present highlights from the ninth day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

00:40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday. Katherine Downes presents a round-up of the day’s action from the 2014 Commonwealth Games, with highlights of all the gold medal-winning moments in Glasgow.

00:55 EastEnders Omnibus. 02:25 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:30 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 07:45 Rip Off Britain.

08:30 The Big Allotment Challenge. 09:30 First Time on the Front Line. 10:00 Heir Hunters. 10:45 Homes Under the Hammer. 11:45 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:30 Saints and Scroungers. 13:00 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. 14:45 Perfection. 15:30 Escape to the Country. 16:30 Wanted Down Under.

17:15 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless.

19:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. Continued live coverage of day nine of the Commonwealth Games, presented by Hazel Irvine. Athletics finals include the men’s pole vault and women’s high jump and discus.

England’s Steve Lewis won a silver medal in the pole vault at Delhi 2010 and competes again in Glasgow, 20:00 Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives. Local artist Lizzie Stonhold gets the whole of Fishguard knitting for her ‘Granny Graffiti’ project.

20:30 Red Arrows: Inside the Bubble. Documentary providing exclusive access to one of the world’s premier aerobatic display teams, The Red Arrows.

21:30 Gardeners’ World. Carol Klein continues her journey around the country meeting people and the plants that are their passion.

22:00 The Secret History of Our Streets. Duke Street, Glasgow. This episode looks at Duke Street, which runs from Glasgow city centre through the heart of the East End and is Britain’s longest street.

23:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. England athlete Tiffany Porter, a World Championship medallist in 2013, will hope to make it on to the podium in the women’s 100m hurdles.

23:30 Newsnight. In-depth investigation and analysis of the stories behind the day’s headlines.

00:05 Film - Infamous (15). Biographical drama following American journalist Truman Capote’s research into the murder of a Kansas family that would form the basis for his ‘non-fiction novel’ In Cold Blood. Starring: Sigourney Weaver.

01:55 Shopgirls: The True Story of Life Behind the Counter. 02:55 This is BBC Two. 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 Let’s Do Lunch... With Gino and Mel.

14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 The Speakmans.

16:00 Secret Dealers. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Moira battles to get through to Adam. Pete discovers Finn’s plan. Sean is conflicted about his future.

20:30 Coronation Street. Max causes havoc on the street. Can Yasmeen and Roy set aside their differences? Amy winds Simon up at the pool party.

21:00 The Cruise Ship. In the final episode, it is time for the crew to say their goodbyes as the season comes to an end.

21:30 Coronation Street. Will Kylie accept David’s concerns? Roy and Yasmeen’s campaign goes awry.

Amy gets Maddie into trouble.

22:00 Doc Martin. Nobody Likes Me. When Martin is talked into taking baby James to playgroup, he is forced to sing along with the other mums. As the parents pair up, one of them says she is worried about her daughter, to which Martin replies that the girl is probably just backward.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Film - Jaws 2 (PG). Having recovered from the grisly events of four years ago, Amity Island is once again packed with tourists. Families are sailing in the bay and swimming off the beach, but when two divers and a water-skier go missing, the local police chief fears that he is about to relive his greatest nightmare.

Starring: Roy Scheider.

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

Channel 4 06:50 Deal or No Deal. 07:45 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 King of Queens.

09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 The Big Bang Theory. 11:25 The Big Bang Theory.

11:55 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:00 Come Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 Come Dine with Me. 14:30 Glorious Goodwood. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 The Million Pound Drop. 22:00 The Singer Takes it All. 23:00 The Last Leg. 23:50 Virtually Famous. 00:40 Film - Run, Fat Boy, Run (12). 02:25 Derek. 02:55 The Inbetweeners USA. 03:20 Desperate Housewives.

04:00 Revenge. 04:45 Secret Eaters. 05:40 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 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. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Milkshake! Bop Box. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas.

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

15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - The Memory Keeper’s Daughter (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The Great Falklands Gamble. 21:00 On the Yorkshire Buses. 22:00 Big Brother: Live Eviction. 23:35 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 00:30 Stand by Your Man. 01:10 Super Casino. 04:10 Extraordinary People. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Friday 1st August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to singer, presenter, actress and model – the lovely Mylene Klass 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Although it’s pretty safe living on the Costas it’s always worth considering home security.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon sits down to chat with Robin Barrett and Eddie Wallace.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Benidorm Gay Pride 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Friday 1st August, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes 14:00 Goldfish by Raymond Chandler Ep 3 of 3 15:00 hercule Poirot, Death on the Nile, Ep 5 of 5 16:00 Rewind the Radio with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Hancocks Half Hour. Hancock on Hospital 20:00 Drama at 8, Missing in Action by Clare Lizzimore 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Midnight Tales, Bram Stoker 23:00 Classical Nights followed by Exite Overnight.

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2nd August

07:00 Breakfast.

10:30 Commonwealth Games 2014. Mishal Husain introduces the opening live coverage on the 10th and penultimate day of the Glasgow Games, with much of the attention likely to be on Tom Daley in the men’s 10m platform preliminary at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh. Plus, action across the Games, as several sports move closer to a conclusion.

13:00 BBC News. 13:05 Weather.

13:10 Commonwealth Games 2014. Hazel Irvine and Jason Mohammad present the boxing finals at The Hydro in Glasgow. Seven gold medals are set to be decided this afternoon, in the men’s light flyweight, flyweight, bantamweight, lightweight and light welterweight, and women’s flyweight and lightweight categories.

18:20 BBC News. 18:30 Regional News. 18:35 Weather.

18:40 Commonwealth Games 2014. Further coverage on day 10 of the Games, which are being staged in Glasgow, with events taking place across the city.

20:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. Hazel Irvine and Gary Lineker introduce live coverage of the concluding athletics session of the Games, staged at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Nine finals will take place this evening, and there is no doubt that Usain Bolt will be the star attraction, as he competes for Jamaica in the men’s 4x100m relay. The schedule also features the finals of the men’s 4x400m relay, 1500m, triple jump and javelin, and the women’s 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay, 5,000m and pole vault. Plus, updates from the final of the men’s 10m platform discipline at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, which is expected to feature Tom Daley.

23:00 BBC News. 23:15 Weather.

23:20 The National Lottery Live. Gaby Roslin pushes the button to reveal the results of the Lotto and Thunderball draws.

23:30 Commonwealth Games 2014. Mark Chapman and Clare Balding present a round-up of the 10th and penultimate day’s action at the Commonwealth Games, which featured the concluding athletics and diving.

00:40 Commonwealth Games Sportsday. Katherine Downes presents a round-up of the 10th day’s events in Glasgow, focusing on the medal winners as the 20th staging of the Games continued.

00:55 Film - The Rookie (U). Touching drama based on a true life story about a 35-year-old coach, who dropped out of minor league baseball twelve years earlier because of an injury, and has been coaching

high school baseball since. His team’s surprise success means he must honour a promise to try out as a pitcher for a professional team, with inspiring results.

Starring: Dennis Quaid.

03:00 Weather for the Week Ahead. 03:05 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:00 Film - A Date with the Falcon (PG). 08:00 Film The Falcon Strikes Back (PG). 09:05 Living Planet.

10:00 Fred Dibnah’s Industrial Age, Ships and Engineering. 10:30 Great British Railway Journeys.

11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 12:30 Food and Drink. 13:00 Rick Stein’s India. 14:00 Talking Pictures.

14:40 Film - The Way We Were (PG). 16:35 Escape to the Country. 17:20 Beavers Behaving Badly - Natural World. 18:20 Commonwealth Games. 18:40 Flog It. 19:10 Great War Diaries. 20:10 Pembrokeshire: Coastal Lives. 20:40 Dad’s Army. 21:15 Proms Extra.

22:00 Melvyn Bragg’s Radical Lives. 23:00 Commonwealth Games 2014. 23:30 QI XL. 00:15 Film – Apocalypto (18). 02:20 Film - The Odd Angry Shot (15). 03:50 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 CITV. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 The Hungry Sailors. 11:25 Murder, She Wrote. 12:20 ITV News and Weather. 12:30 Storage Hoarders. 13:30 All Star Mr and Mrs. 14:30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 15:25 Catchphrase.

16:10 Film - The Great St Trinian’s Train Robbery (U). Comedy starring Frankie Howerd as the leader of a gang of train robbers who are attempting to recover their loot from an empty mansion. Unfortunately for them, the building has been used to re-house the unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian’s.

18:00 Film - Valiant (U). Animated comedy adventure featuring the voices of Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, John Cleese and Tim Curry. In May 1944, a small but courageous wood pigeon called Valiant does his bit for the war effort by joining the Royal Homing Pigeon Service. But the RHPS is suffering heavy losses owing to the ruthless Nazi falcon brigade under General Von Talen, and Valiant’s squad is interrupted in its training and sent on a special mission.

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

20:00 You’ve Been Framed. Surreal comedy from the mind of Harry Hill, inspired by viewers’ clips, featuring everything from giddy grandmas, cute kids and crazy animals to below-the-belt mishaps, practical jokers and painful-looking accidents.

20:30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars. Jim Moir - better

known as Vic Reeves, one half of comedy double act Reeves and Mortimer - Dallas star Charlene Tilton (who played Lucy Ewing) and actress-singer Martine McCutcheon take turns on the arcade-style tokenpushing machine. Dropping counters down a choice of four chutes, the celebrity contestants hope to knock piles of them off a moving shelf - and the more they collect, the better their chances of scooping the £20,000 prize for a charity of their choice. Game show, hosted by Ben Shephard.

21:30 All Star Family Fortunes. Game show, hosted

by Vernon Kay. Well-known faces team up with their relatives and try to guess the answers to surveys of 100 people in a bid to reach the final round, in which they can win up to £30,000 for a charity of their choice.

22:30 Film - Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (12). Sci-fi epic adventure starring Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman. As the war against the Republic continues, young Jedi knight Anakin Skywalker faces the ultimate conflict.

Plagued by terrible dreams involving his beloved wife, PadmÈ, and embittered by the Jedi elders’ apparent refusal to recognise his loyalty, he finds himself seduced by the lies of shadowy politician Chancellor Palpatine. Includes a break for the ITV News and Weather at 00:05.

01:35 Jackpot 247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 Nightscreen.

Channel 4 05:40 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 06:35 Kirsty’s Handmade Treasures. 06:45 The Hoobs. 07:10 The Hoobs. 07:40 Mobil 1. 08:05 Transworld Sport. 09:00 The Morning Line. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:00 Frasier. 11:30 Frasier. 12:00 The Big Bang Theory. 12:25 The Big Bang Theory. 12:55 The Simpsons. 13:25 Speed with Guy Martin. 14:30 Glorious Goodwood. 17:10 Come Dine with Me. 17:40 Come Dine with Me. 18:10 Come Dine with Me. 18:45 Come Dine with Me. 19:15 Come Dine with Me. 19:45 Channel 4 News. 20:05 Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year. 21:00 Grand Designs. 22:00 Film - The Inbetweeners Movie (15). 00:05 Film - Scary Movie (18). 01:50 The Last Leg. 02:30 Utopia. 03:25 Film - Mother (15). 05:30 Hollyoaks Omnibus.

Channel 5 05:45 House Doctor. 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 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 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:40 City of Friends. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:25 Angelina Ballerina. 09:40 Rupert Bear. 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom.

10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Access.

11:05 Emergency Bikers. 12:00 Emergency Bikers.

13:00 Emergency Bikers. 14:00 Film - Rocky III (PG).

15:55 Film - Every Which Way But Loose (15). 18:10 Film - Where Eagles Dare (PG). 20:55 5 News Weekend. 21:00 Blinging Up Baby. 22:00 Big Brother.

23:00 Autopsy. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych.

01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 The Dog Rescuers. 05:00 Great Scientists. 05:25 Make it Big.

Saturday 2nd August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to singer, presenter, actress and model – the lovely Mylene Klass 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Although it’s pretty safe living on the Costas it’s always worth considering home security.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon sits down to chat with Robin Barrett and Eddie Wallace.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – We’re at the Benidorm Gay Pride soaking up the atmosphere.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Saturday 2nd August 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.

3rd August

07:00 Breakfast.

08:45 Commonwealth Games 2014. Mishal Husain introduces live coverage of the final day of the Games, featuring the women’s cycling road race on the streets of Glasgow.

12:45 BBC News. 12:50 Weather for the Week Ahead.

12:55 Commonwealth Games 2014. Jason Mohammad introduces the concluding coverage of the Games from Glasgow, featuring the men’s road cycling, and the finals of the netball and men’s hockey.

Over at Glasgow National Hockey Centre, the men’s final takes place and Australia are expected to be involved and win a fifth consecutive Commonwealth title, while the netball concludes at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.

18:35 Seven Wonders of the Commonwealth. To celebrate the start of the Commonwealth Games, five presenters travel the globe to reveal natural beauty spots in seven of the Commonwealth’s 53 countries.

19:35 BBC News. 19:50 Regional News. 19:55 Weather.

20:00 Countryfile. Matt Baker joins foragers scouring the coast of Cornwall for free food, trying his hand at freediving to get hold of spider crab. Anita Rani joins the team, helping to blast 26,000 tons of rock in a Cornish china clay quarry said to be the biggest in the world, and Helen Skelton sees a tribute to the Heligan gardeners who fought in France during the First World War. Tom Heap investigates Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s plans to bring back garden cities, asking whether it could have a detrimental effect on the countryside, and Adam Henson is excited to receive the keys to a new combine harvester. Including Weather for the Week Ahead.

21:00 Commonwealth Games 2014: Review. A look back at the Glasgow Games, which took place over 11 days and were the 20th staging of the event. The Games were the largest multi-sport event ever held in Scotland, and have provided a number of performances and achievements that will live long in the memory.

22:00 Commonwealth Games 2014: Closing Ceremony. Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Hazel Irvine present live coverage from Hampden Park in Glasgow, as the 20th Commonwealth Games are officially brought to a close after 11 days of competition.

The ceremony promises to celebrate Scotland’s way of life and gives the athletes the chance to unwind after a hectic schedule, with the baton handed over to Gold Coast City, host of the 2018 Games. The Games have been the largest multi-sport event ever held in Scotland, featuring 17 sports and competitors from 71

nations, and they will all have a chance to enjoy their moment in the spotlight this evening. Subsequent programmes subject to change.

00:00 BBC News. 00:15 Regional News. 00:20 Weather. 00:25 Kevin Bridges Live at the Commonwealth. 01:05 Weather for the Week Ahead.

01:10 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:25 Film - Sinbad, The Sailor (U). 09:20 Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets. 10:20 Gardeners’ World.

10:50 The Beechgrove Garden. 11:20 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 12:50 Rick Stein’s India. 13:50 Film - The Philadelphia Story (PG). 15:40 Film - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (PG). 17:25 Songs of Praise. Bill Turnbull travels to Belgium with classical act Libera to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. 18:00 Escape to the Country. 19:00 Flog It. 20:00 Tropic of Capricorn. 21:00 Dragons’ Den. 22:00 The Thirteenth Tale. 23:30 Film - Winter’s Bone (15). 01:05 The Battle for Stonehenge. 02:05 Holby City. 03:05 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 CITV. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 May the Best House Win. 11:25 Murder, She Wrote.

12:20 ITV News and Weather. 12:35 River Monsters.

13:05 Love Your Garden. 14:05 Long Lost Family.

15:10 Film - Columbo.

16:50 Midsomer Murders. The residents of Milton Cross, a feudal estate with a church, farms, houses and acres of land, depend on lord of the manor Edward Milton for their livelihoods. When local woman Sonia Woodley is stabbed to death in the churchyard two years after the death of her husband, bespoke tailor Gerald, Barnaby and Jones investigate, and the village begins to reveal its secrets. Detective drama, guest starring James Wilby, Gwyneth Strong and Karl Davies (formerly Emmerdale’s Robert Sugden), with John Nettles and Jason Hughes.

18:50 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard, in which contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine.

19:45 Local News and Weather. 20:00 ITV News and Weather.

20:15 Catchphrase. Stephen Mulhern hosts the game show, asking three contestants to `see it and say it’ as they try to guess the familiar phrases hidden in animated clues.

21:00 Foyle’s War. The detective is drawn into the strange murder of eminent art historian Professor Van Haren, who was really a former high-ranking Nazi

hired by MI5 due to his expert knowledge of Soviet intelligence. Meanwhile, as Sam’s husband Adam embarks on a busy career as an MP, she worries whether she will be able to share some big news with him. Crime drama set in the 1940s, starring Michael Kitchen and Honeysuckle Weeks, with Tamzin Outhwaite and Rupert Vansittart. Last in the series.

23:00 ITV News and Weather.

23:15 Brothers in Arms. The story of the young British men who signed up for the Army with their friends and fought together on the Western Front during the First World War. Marking the centenary of the outbreak of the conflict, this documentary brings alive tales of life in the trenches through rare archive footage and interviews with veterans who faced the German artillery, mustard gas and trench foot in horrendous conditions. These were the volunteers who responded to Lord Kitchener’s request - `Your Country Needs You!’ - and who just a few months later were setting sail for France to go to war against the Germans.

00:15 Premiership Rugby 7s Highlights. 01:15 The Store. 03:15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:00 Motorsport UK. 04:45 Nightscreen. 05:15 Britain’s Best Bakery.

Channel 4 07:35 Ironman UK. 08:05 British F3. 08:30 How I Met Your Mother. 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:55 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 14:40 The Big Bang Theory. 15:10 The Big Bang Theory. 15:35 The Big Bang Theory. 16:00 The Simpsons. 16:35 Film - Step Up 2: The Streets (PG).

18:35 Deal or No Deal. 19:30 Channel 4 News. 20:00 Tom’s Fantastic Floating Home. 21:00 The Mill. 22:00 Child Genius. 23:00 Film - The Women (12). 01:20 Film - Somewhere (15). 03:00 The Million Pound Drop.

03:55 The Hoarder Next Door. 04:50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:45 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. 05:55 Deal or No Deal.

Channel 5 05:50 Make it Big. 06:15 Angels of Jarm. 06:25 Angels of Jarm. 06:35 Angels of Jarm. 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 Olly the Little White Van. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:40 City of Friends. 08:50 Little Princess. 09:05 The Adventures

of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:15 Angelina Ballerina. 09:30 Mio Mao. 09:40 Rupert Bear.

09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Access. 11:05 Police Interceptors. 12:00 Police Interceptors. 13:00 Police Interceptors. 14:00 Police Interceptors. 15:00 Film Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (PG).

16:45 Film - Are We There Yet? (PG). 18:35 Film Disney’s Hercules (U). 20:15 5 News Weekend. 20:20 Film - Little Nicky (15). 22:00 Big Brother. 23:00 Film The Losers (12). 00:50 Caught on Camera. 01:50 Super Casino. 04:15 Police Interceptors. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big.

Sunday 3rd August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with Michael Palin former Monty Python star, TV presenter, writer and actor.

18.05 Hand Made – Cooking the ultimate barbecue.

18.15 Learn The Lingo(series) – with the lovely Martine.

18.30 Buying A Car In Spain.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) with Sandra Cunningham and exBBC continuity announcer Heather Lynn.

19.30 Royal Britain – The Royal family’s roll Britain 19.45 Hunt For Giant Sturgeon – Local fisherman continues his search to catch a monster sturgeon in Canada.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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Competitive prices, all work guaranteed English/Spanish speaking. Call Tony on 628 166 738 (65470)

We Want to Sell REDUCED TO €22,000 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 emailvineinline@hotmail.com or call 0044 (0) 7576980029

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JetSki Yamaha 1200,3 Seater, only 40 mins on clock, one owner, as new, with trailer call 650811841 Mooring for Long/ Short term let in Tomas Maestre Call 650 811 841 FOR RENT - up to 10 metre berth - Marina Salinas - CALL 648 627 272 (69101)

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) CHEF/COOK REQUIRED for busy English Restaurant in Cabo Roig. IMMEDIATE start. CALL Dave 672 867 550 (69119) SITUTATION VACANT - Nail Technician required for immediate start at a busy hairdressers in Quesada. CALL 648 87 96 54 (69120)

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) 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 is 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‚EURO pcm including bills. Long term contracts provided 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‚EURO including bills.

966 772 553 (139962) SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS. Large 1 bed apartment. Built in

2010, all as new. Good sized separate kitchen, balcony off lounge, English TV, air-con, communal pool. 350 euros pcm including bills. Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 (101505) PILAR DE LA HORADADA. 2 Bed 2 bath townhouse in quiet cul-de-sac location. South facing, comfortable furnishings, English TV, communal pool, short walk to town 450‚euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 55 For further details, please call (+34) 637 227 385 or (+34) 966 730 057 (140941)

Property for Sale 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach.149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860.

(91768) 3 bed, 2 bath semi-detached townhouse in the heart of La Zenia.

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

Fully furnished with air-conditioning. Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (91773) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout.

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820)

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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) 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-con-

ditioning, 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: 60.000 euro. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (139972) Beautiful ground floor apartment in Playa Flamenca, 2 bed 2 bath in a gated community. Tropical gardens and lovely swimming pool area, tennis court, basket court & children play area. Air cond. in all rooms, 127 m2 terrace, interrior m2: 87m2. Fully furnished. Price: 125.000 Euros.

To view please call: 96-673-0057. (139970) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition.

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apartments in the area. Call 96 897 1860. (101132) Two bed, one bath South-facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel 966 73 0057 (101156) Two bed, one bath first floor apartment in La Zenia. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking,

Monday, 28th July, 2014 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 balcony. Short walk to the beach and all amenities. Euro 145,950. 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,

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sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large terrace, air cond. quiet area, low comm. fees, well mantained, fully furnished, good investment, please contact: 96673-00-57.

(109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Rocio del Mar at Punta Prima, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities. Contact: 96673-00-57. (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

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Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot, quite area, garage, lovely swimmingpool. Contact for viewing: 96673-00-57. (109519) Three bed, two bathroom apartment for sale in San Miguel. This property comes full furnished. It has views of the local sports facilities and the Torrevieja salt lakes. Well maintained and priced to sell quickly. Was 98.000 Euro. Now just 62.950 Euro for quick sale. Please call 0034 96 673 0057 for further details.

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TWELVE SWIMMERS DIE IN LAST FOUR MONTHS Calls for caution have once again been made to swimmers and bathers as the use of pools and beaches dramatically increases during the summer months. As tourists continue to flock into the area the authorities once again warn of the dangers, particularly to non or to weak swimmers, as well as to parents of young children, who might be especially at risk at this time.

In the province of Alicante alone twelve people have lost their lives by drowning in the sea, in reservoirs and in private pools during the period March to July, a figure that is likely to rise during the coming weeks. Indeed, according to data provided by Cicu and the Department of Health, there have been 53 deaths from drowning in the last two years.

The President of the State Association of Accident Victims, DIA, Canes Francisco, said recently that the figures are a "true outrage because most of the cases are avoidable, with the majority due to carelessness of the people involved."

But in reality, in the absence of accurate statistics on deaths by drowning, the figures may be even greater, said a spokesman from the Red Cross, who emphasized the need to account in detail for the number of deaths and the circumstances of each death, in order to identify the specific reasons so that measures can be taken to avoid such accidents in the future.

Some experts point to the possibility that the reduction in life guard hours and days of surveillance on the beaches may have influenced the number of deaths, although bathers own recklessness is undoubtedly the primary cause.

The list of tragedy’s began on March 30 when a 50 year old man drowned on the Urbanova beach. Apparently, the victim went for an early morning swim from which he failed to return. His family went down to search the beach. Realizing what had happened, they immediately alerted the emergency services, but, unfortunately, the man was dead when he was eventually pulled out of the sea.

A day later, a 3 year old boy died from drowning after falling into a pool in a private house in Javea. The accident occurred on the Cansalades urbanization, where the child and his mother were enjoying a short holiday. When she realized he was missing the mother

found the child floating in the pool. Although she pulled him out, SAMU were unable to revive him.

On June 17, a man drowned on La Zenia beach. The incident occurred at about 17:30 pm when the man's body, a foreign retiree, was found floating in the sea. The sea claimed another oriolano three days later.

The death occurred on La Glea beach during the mid afternoon.

Bathers tried to rescue the man, who decided to go swimming despite a heavy swell. The deceased, aged 44, was pulled onto the sand, but the emergency services could only pronounce him dead.

On June 23, a 60-year-old man from Cuenca died in Dénia during the early evening. He was walking along the edge of the sea on la Costa de la Calma. It seems that he drowned after suffering a stroke.

El pantano de Beniarrés claimed the life of a man on June 29 when he fell into the sea whilst fishing. The accident occurred at about 15:30 pm when, for unknown reasons, the man fell into the water. A rescue helicopter was mobilized along with members of the Civil Guard and Fire Services but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

On 10 July a 16-year-old Romanian girl died in the pool of a private villa in the rural area of ??Llobella in Benissa. The emergency call was made at around 1400 hours, after family and friends found her body in the pool. SAMU tried to resuscitate the girl but she eventually died.

Sunday 13 July was an especially tragic day. In the morning, las lagunas de Rabasa became a deathtrap for a 18 year old boy who had been camping with friends from Alicante. Divers found his body after three hours of searching. It seems that the boy was trying to swim across a large lagoon when he died.

The day claimed it’s second victim in Beniarrés, a 49 year old Norwegian national and then on that same day a British scuba diver died while diving in the vicinity of Tabarca. The deceased was a specialist and was able to dive to a depth of 80 meters. The death occurred on a World War II wreck..

The final two deaths were reported last Thursday, when a swimmer aged 42 died in Albufereta and a 78 year old man drowned in la Playa Centro de La Villajoyosa.

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A body being pulled from the sea in Cuenca

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION DONATIONS At the recent meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch Irene and Kevin Laverick donated a 5 night cruise to the branch which will be raffled amongst members in the coming month. They also presented a bottle of Welsh Whisky on behalf of La Siesta Bowls Club. which the photo shows being accepted by Chairman Keith Carter.

A further donation of 61 euros came from Dot and Rob Viggers which had been raised at a United Golf Resort Social.

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SABA SUMMER TRIPLES RESULTS AND TABLES FOR FRIDAY 25th JULY

SPITFIRE DIVISION Quesada Blenheims 122 ( 10 ) San Miguel Moors 76 ( 4 ) San Miguel Christians 132 ( 11 ) Monte Mar Torro 89 ( 3 ) Vistabella Fairways 131 ( 12 ) Emerald Isle Victors 80 ( 2 ) San Luis Wellingtons Bye

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

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

W 43 41 35 33 33 27 23

D 7 3 6 5 5 4 4

L O/W 22 10 28 9 31 6 34 6 34 6 41 3 45 2

Diff 307 171 20 66 -58 -242 -264

Pts 113 103 88 83 83 64 54

HURRICANE DIVISION San Luis Hercules 131 ( 10 ) Mazarron Miners 138 ( 12 ) Greenlands Gladiators 104 (10 ) La Marina Pilots 89 ( 8 )

El Rancho 92 ( 4 ) Greenlands Glosters 84 ( 2 ) La Marina Navigators 90 ( 4 ) La Siesta Wasps 74 ( 6 )

P W D L O/W Diff Greenlands Gladiators 14 57 0 27 12 337 Mazarron Miners 14 54 2 28 9 219 La Marina Pilots 14 42 4 38 9 146 La Siesta Wasps * 14 43 5 36 6 72 Greenlands Glosters 14 38 3 43 6 -85 La Marina Navigators 14 33 8 43 5 -25 San Luis Hercules 14 32 3 49 5 -197 El Rancho 14 24 1 59 4 -467 * 2 ) deducted for failing to field a full side

Pts 138 128 106 101 91 84 77 57

HARRIER DIVISION Emerald Isle Vulcans 91 ( 4 ) Horadada Hawks 98 ( 10 ) La Siesta Hornets 106 ( 10 ) Vistabella Greeners Bye

Quesada Lancasters 117 ( 10 ) Country Bowls Badgers 82 ( 4 ) San Luis Mosquitoes 96 ( 4 )

P W D L O/W Quesada Lancasters 12 44 1 27 8 Vistabella Greeners 12 43 1 28 8 Horadada Hawks 12 40 2 30 8 Emerald Isle Vulcans 12 35 2 35 7 Country BBadgers 12 35 1 36 5 La Siesta Hornets # 12 31 1 40 3 SLuis Mosquitoes # # 12 18 4 50 3 # 2 ) deducted for failing to field a full side # # 4 ) deducted for failing to field a full side

Diff 241 240 46 51 -49 -183 -346

Pts 105 103 98 86 81 67 42

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By Sheila Cammack.

Hot and sticky but we finally made it to the end of the league matches and the last FRYday, as Margaret put it! Friday 25th SABA Hurricane League, Hercules home v El Rancho, had a good result winning 10-4, with shots 131-92. Winners: Margaret Roseveare, Bert Ewart & Derrick Cooper 23-17, Pat Malden, Peter Fuller & John Malden 18-15, Bill Webb, Bob Foulds & Les Bedford 38-7, Ken Dullaway, Barry Roseveare & Margaret Morrison 24-12.

Harrier League, Mosquitoes away at La Siesta were stung by the Hornets, taking just 4 points -10, shots 96-106, with some close matches on both sides, well done to Ian Young, Judy Carroll & Jean Hepehi, 17-16 and Sylvia France, Ros Holmes & Arthur France 18-17.

Please note: Club members' OPEN FORUM will be held on Friday August 15th at 10:00.

Also a Fun roll-up followed by BBQ on Saturday 23rd August at 5pm, details to sign up in clubhouse.

The proposed team lists for the winter CBBA Southern league & SABA leagues are on the board in the clubhouse for members to confirm their commitment for the winter season, please check.

Just a reminder that the chicken drives are cancelled through July & August but Vic's Hamper continues on Saturdays and now on Tuesdays 9:00/9:30 note change of time, open to non-members.

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

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EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB Friday 18th July. Not the best day @ the office for our two teams. The Vulcans had a very hard match against league leaders Vista Bella Greeners, both teams won on 3 rinks, but the shot difference went in favour of Vistabella by 96 points to 97, giving them an 8-6 victory.

Our winners were: Elwyn Morris, Ed Mc Laghlin & Skip Brian Kavanagh (2111).

Yvonne Mallaburn, Sandra Kavanagh & Skip Frank Close (2113). Margaret Riley, George Whall, & Skip Ernie Bennett, (glad to see you back Ernie) (19-15), very well played Vulcans, how close can we get?

The Victors had some close games but lost by 4 points to 10. Shots 92-114. Our winners were Chris Ayling, Bob Colston, & Skip Jim Mulloy (Club Captain) (18-14). John Zellor, Reg Fookes, & Skip Mell O'Dell (20-11). Lilly, Renata , & Gina, only lost by 1 shot, bad luck ladies, Promotion again next year ?

Sun 20th, our Aussie eve: after a very enjoyable

eve and some great bowls, the winners were, Paul (the hat), Robin Adams & Skip Ernie Bennett, what a great win by only one shot (don’t ask how many teams took part) Last week I thanked all the people who kept the Club running, unfortunately I left out Elwyn Morris, I had to ask exactly what his role was? It turned out that he did all the things that the others did,nt do, no wonder he looked so tired yesterday.

Bill Allen the Vulcans Captain will have to miss our last match, due to his Lovely Wife Kath facing an operation, we all wish her a speedy recovery.

Bill also wanted to thank his team (the Vulcans) for their keenness & dedication, & not complaining when named as reserves this has meant he enjoyed this year’s captaincy, the team would also like to thank you, Bill.

Looking forward to the winter season, Good Luck.

Robin(the scribe)Adams.

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB Sponsored by Spanish Life Properties S.L. The SABA Leagues come to a close this week, with both our teams, the Blenheims and the Lancasters in a good position to win both the Spitfire and Harrier Leagues, each having one game to play.

Last week the Social Committee organised a very successful Race Night, which was accompanied by a Hog Roast. The weather was wonderful for the evening and was well supported by our members and their friends.

By Diedre Leeming

A correction is necessary regarding our men's SABA Pairs league winners, our six players will definitely be represented at the SABA finals in September, hopefully, along with several of our other members who are progressing well in the Knock Out competitions.

For more information regarding our club contact Joe Riley on 96 572 5787 or e mail joediriley@gmail.com.

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB SABA Hurricane League.

Team Glosters were far away this week, all the way to Mazzaron. The final result of the season looks worse than it was with only two rinks losing by a couple of shots,one on the final end. It was a game played in the right spirit, friendly but competative and refreshment shared at the end. All in all a satisfactory season with a lot of improvement shown..

The numbers were : Shots for 84 against 138; points for 2 against 12. Our aces on the bowl were Kym (Chris spelt it that way!) Hunter, Phil ( the voice ) Lockley and Skip Dave Thompson; well done everybody and thanks for your support Team Gladiators were at home for their last match and they took advantage of the home green against their visitors La marina Navigators. The numbers were: Shots for 104 against 90: points for 10 against 4, a cracking win to end the season. This weeks aces were: Sue Johnson, Jan Pocock & Skip Brian Pocock: Steve Hibberd, Sue Mahomet & Skip Sandra Heath: Mike Veale, Angie Goodfellow & Skip Steve Cantley and finally Mel Brown, Vic Mahomet & Skip Lin Miller.

Thursday Nite Friendly. This weeks result was a dizarrster for Greenlands. Our friendly opponents

Membership Registration Probably the friendliest Club on the Costa Blanca is now open for NEW registrations so, if you are new to the area or just wanting a change of club, why not give Hayley a call on 965971681 or our Membership Secretary Allan Brown on mob. 637344221

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB Sponsored by Autos Direct San Miguel & TV Choice A very short report this week, with only the final game of the SABA Summer leagues to report on.

The Greeners played their last game last week and had to wait until Friday to see if they would hold on to top spot in the Harrier Division. Unfortunately Quesada Lancasters picked up 10 points and took the title by 2 points pushing the Greeners down to second place.

The Fairways in their first season in the Spitfire ‘A’ Division were more concerned to make sure that they would not finish in the bottom 2 places and thanks to a convincing 12 points to 2 victory over

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scored 12 points to our 2 and the shots count was equally one sided, Quesada 147 Greenlands 82.

Our one & only winning team was: Sheila Hewett, Barbara Doran & Skip Chris Dewar. We have got to take more water with it!!.

Saturday Roll-up The results were as follows: winner of the bottle Steve Hibbard 25 points runner-up was Jean Giddings, who collected the beer, also with 25 points. The winners of the wine respectively were Heather Measton 24 and Jim Oliver with 23. The Wonderful Wooden Spoon alas, goes to Val Duchart. Happy bowling.

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Emerald Isle Victors by 131 Shots to 80 they actually moved up to 4th place their highest position all season. Wins on 5 of the 6 rinks came from Lin and Charlie Watkins and Jenny Bowman, Tony French, Dane Howard and Fred Willshire, Beryl Regan, Barbara Brown and Richard Lee, Andy Leggatt, Les Barber and Ian Kenyon and Mo Foulcer, Stuart Allman and Martin Foulcer. We are now all looking forward to a nice summer break.

Congratulations to everyone who has played in our teams throughout the season with quite a mixture of results capped by our 20/20 League success and a good performance from the Greeners which should get them promoted next summer.

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DATE IN SAN ANTON Residents of San Anton have denounced the Orihuela council for negligence in their failure to prune the area’s palm trees.

They say that residents are continually being hit by clumps dates that are falling from the palms that in some cases are bearing up to 250 kg of the fruit.

FURTHER STUDY Stand in Orihuela Mayor Antonio Zapata said on Tuesday that the closure of the streets Maestro Torralba and Alhambra in La Zenia will be suspended for a further six months while studies into the safety of the traffic flow along the N332 into and around La Zenia island continue.

MONKEY BUSINESS Benidorm´s Terra Natura animal park has welcomed a new attraction. Having spent the last couple of weeks settling in after their arrival from Zurich Zoo, the two male specimens of loris pygmy sloths (Nycticebus pygmaeus), a native species of Southeast Asia, are now a firm fixture in the facility.

DUCK GROWTH The Jar White shelduck (Tadorna Tadorna) population of La Mata, a bird afforded “special protection” status, has tripled in numbers during this year´s breeding season, according to the latest census by the environment department. Some 400 birds have been responsible for 137 eggs, 39 more than last year. The duck and goose like cross is heavily dependent on irrigation ponds and the food they produce, feeding on small crabs and shrimps, insects such as mosquitoes, tiny fish and other invertebrates.

OIL SPILL A marine wildlife reserve in Gran Canaria, near to the beach of El Cabrón, has suffered an oil spill along a kilometer of its coastline. Although the origin of the slick is still unclear, authorities think that it probably came from a ship that cleaned out its bilge while passing through the area. This is an area known for its diverse marine wildlife and is popular with divers.

TAKE AWAY Two people have been arrested with a further three facing charges in Leon and Cantabria, accused of the illegal theft and slaughter of at least 2,000 horses which were then sold as meat to the overseas market.

MRS ROBINSON Spain has sent a message of congratulates to Irish politician Mary Robinson on her appointment to the post of United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Change, while also thanking her for her excellent work as Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa.

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A MOST PLEASANT PASTIME FOR EXPATS Due to the popularity of Petanca on the Costa´s , a new league has been formed The International Petanca League. The Aim is to encourage the sport in the community and play friendly enjoyable competitive Petanca The game began in Southern France, Marseilles ,in 1907.There are various stories on how it came about, one tells that a young frenchmen was disabled and could not walk just forlornly looked on while his brother played Boules (players run up and rolls a ball) This bothered the abled body brother and he decided on a variation of the game whereby a player stands still and throws ...petanca was invented ..the word means feet anchored.

The game has grown to such an extent that it is played all over the world, and like many other sports there is a world cup and European tournements.

In France there are over 17 million players , this compares to 3000 in the U.K.and Soon like here in the Costa´s you will probably hear a cultured accent eating a bacon bougette with a glass of plonk sitting by a Piste in Pontefract, Bolton or Surbiton If you are interested in the game just e-Mail rphornsey@hotmail.com

COUNTRY BOWLS CLUB

By StJohn Broadhurst The final game of the season saw the Badgers travel the relatively short journey to Horadada on Friday, 25 July to take on the Hawks in the SABA Harrier league. It was a bit of a disappointing end to the season for the Badgers, managing to win on just two rinks. The lucky winners were: Carole Donnellan, Del Gunning, Karen Kirk 21-11.

Andy White, Billy Price, John Palmer 209. Well done Billy Price with a win on his birthday. Overall shots: Badgers 82 (4 pts) Hawks 98 (10 pts). We can all now enjoy the rest of the summer and be ready, willing and able to start the new season in October. And finally a big thank you to Karen Kirk, captain of the Badgers and John Palmer and John Wright who captained the Clarets in the VCL for all your hard work and also to all of the bowlers who turned out each week, especially in the heat of July. Well done to you all. New members are always welcome at Country Bowls, whether you’re a beginner or seasoned bowler, so if you are interested in joining a small and friendly club contact the Club Captain Dennis Birkett on 634418783.

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By Barry Evans We have now broken up for the summer so this will be the last report for a while.There are two games to report over the last two weeks.

In the VCL league we played away at El Rancho,never an easy green to play on.However we came away sharing the points at 6 each in an overall defeat of 69 shots to 86.Our winners were Mens singles Terry Hucknall 21 - 18,Pairs Jim Kerr and Bryan Eatough 18 - 13 and Triples Yvonne Hurlock,Jack Linehan and John Hurlock 19 15.Unfortunately these points did not elevate us from the league bottom.

In the SABA league we played at home against Country Bowls and recorded a 98 to 82 shot win and 10 points.Our winning rinks were Zena Trigwell,Roy Thompson and Barry Evans 23 - 11,Peter Davis,John Goddard and Terry Hucknall 17 - 10,Colin Simpson,Wayne Jackson and John Bailey 22 - 7 and Yvonne Hurlock,Bryan Eatough and John Hurlock 16 - 13.This was a good result considering that we included a number of inexperienced members in the team.Only for a run of 3 defeats mid season we could have easily won this league but with our newer members gaining more experience we should have better luck next year.

The green will not be manned throughout August but members with their own equipment can still use the green if they so wish.We have arranged friendlies for early September so please make sure your name is down on the availability sheet.Dont forget fees are also due early September.

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CARP R US ANGLING NEWS Thursday July 24th was the date of the Summer Cup match which was fished at the Embalse del Argos in the northern province of Murcia.

The weather was once again hot and sultry.

In first place and winner of the cup was Dave Hoare with a wonderful weight of 47.65kg. Second was Doug Hornblow with 40.49 kg, third was Dennis Pick with 19.78kg and in fourth place Pete Kerr with 12.76kg.The next match on 31st July, which is for the Valencia Cup, will be held on the high numbers on the Eden canal in Guardamar.

Pegs at 8.00 and fishing 9.00 till 3.00.

The first round of the Club knockout matches will be fished at El

Bosquet on Thursday August 7th. Pegs at 8.00 and fishing 9.00 till 1.00. Anglers in this round are John Brightling, Dave Hoare, Doug Hornblow, Pete Kerr and Dennis Pick. The other heats will be held on 14th and 21st August with the final on 28th.

The next Club Quiz night is on Tuesday July 29th starting at 7.30, and teams of 6 or less can take part.

The next Club meeting is on the third of August.

The Clubs home is the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is just off the N332 between Guardamar and La Mata near the Repsol garage.

Further info tel 966 717 923 or visit the website www.carprus.net

LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB By Norman Adcroft SABA Hurricane and Harrier Division 25th July The Wasps played their last game of the Season away to the La Marina Pilots and to say we started minus two points and ten shots, we didn’t have too bad a morning winning three rinks out of the five but losing the shots 74-89. Our Winners were, Jeannie Clements, with Bill and Sue Jordan 17-14, Dave Davies Doug Smith, George Richardson, 1915, and Yours Truly, Dave Eccles John Ball 15-14.

The Hornets had a local derby today against our nearest neighbours the San Luis Mosquitoes and as usual a very tight and even contest with us walking away winning 4 rinks and losing 2. Both the 2 losses were by 1 shot and the shots 106-96 and the points 10-4 in our favour.

Shot of the day was by John Lincoln, 17th end, 4 shots behind and 2 shots down on this head. With his last wood he took out the 2 offenders and took the end by 7 shots. Winning rinks were: Sheila Millward, John Porter, John Lincoln 21-16, George Seaman, Sid Gallup, John Moss 21 – 17, Izzi Bell, Bert Bell, Roy Millward, 15-13, and Hilary Clarke, Harold Charleton, John Clarke 16-15. Well done all, the season ends.

Ivan Goodsell Before the games started, a minutes silence was impeccably observed by all teams for a stalwart of La Siesta Bowls Club, Ivan Goodsell, who peacefully but sadly passed away in his sleep last weekend after a short illness. Ivan will always be remembered by most as an imposing figure, always impeccably turned out with a commanding presence when skipping a game. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Ivan's funeral service was held on Wednesday 23rd July at Rojales Tanatora to a packed congregation of Family and Friends from both within and without the bowling community. The Committee and members of La Siesta Bowls Club send their heartfelt condolences to Joyce and Sons Ivan and Allan and Families at this their time of sorrow.

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MONTEMAR BOWLS CLUB

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB

Sponsored by Super Valu The Bowls Summer season has now come to an end, and not a moment to soon as the Temperatures are rising rapidly now, I think a nice cool Beer in the shade is what most people want now, Both Sue and Myself are Away now until September so unless something extraordinary happens their will be no more Reports until then.

The only Result I have to give you this week is MonteMar Toros were Away to San Miguel in the last of the Summer League Matches, Winning on 1 Rink and Drawing on 1 Rink.

Sue Kemp, Fred Charman, Skip Brian Zelin Won 20-15. Ian Sheridan, Joan Harding, Skip John Corbet Drew 18-18.

Shots, MonteMar Toros 89 - San Miguel 132. Points, MonteMar Toros 3 - San Miguel 11.

For further information about MonteMar Bowls and Social Club, Please contact Club Captain Colin Armitage on 966619010 ex 01066 or visit our web page www.montemarbowls.com and on Facebook, also at info@montemarbowls.com.

Will all Members please note Annual Subscriptions are due from the 1st September.

Friday saw the final fixture of the league, at San Luis against The Hercules, we played well and had great fun. Coming away with 2 rinks, is never a bad result away from home.

At this time of the year we thank our committee, team captains and helpers, for their unstinting hard work throughout the year. We say goodbye to a few players, as all clubs do and wish them well for the future and hope their grass is greener on the other side of the hill. I suspect that for some it won’t be.

Graham Day, Ron Edwards and Malc Sykes 12-24. Marianne Holtham, Gary Newson and Stew Hamill 13-12. Terry Buswell, John Skipper and Shirley Edwards 7-38. Merv Armstrong, John Newell and David Whitworth 28-16. Jane Hamill, Rob Clark and Malc Elmore 1518.

Jim Gracie, Carol Smith and Mike Smith 17-23. The New Members Fee 100€ for the coming year, for further information contact Carolyn Harris on 966774316 elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com or Stew Hamill on 966789971 stewjanehamill@hotmail.com. Sponsored by Rightmove.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

By Paul Thomas SABA Christians played at Home to Monte Mar Torro a good game this week for the Christians winning on 4 rinks drawing on 1 and losing on 1 Stan North, Ros Stockell and Ann Eagles team had hard lines they were in front right up to the 15th end then the opposition caught up with them going into the last end the score was 18-17 for Ann’s team Monte Mar were holding shot when Ann came in with her last wood and hit the shot wood which moved the Jack back to San Miguel’s wood but unfortunately it did not move quite far enough and Monte mar were still holding shot so final result was a draw.

Points for 11 against 3 Shots for 132 against 89.

Any info on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact President Eileen Potts 966 73 0376

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THE ORANGE TREE GOLF SOCIETY @ SAURINES ON 22ND JULY 2014 This very friendly golf society once again gathered at the Orange Tree restaurant to embark on another society event in the glorious sunshine of southern Spain. After a beautiful breakfast we all headed down to what must be one of the best courses on the coast, Saurines. Just a shame about the facilities in regard to clubhouse etc. Once this is completed then it will be the envy of golf courses in the area. Thanks to all at Saurines for the service.

The captain decided on a Pairs better ball competition, which resulted in some excellent scores. The weather was fantastic, if a little warm, but if well covered and plenty of water taken onboard then nothing is better than playing golf with friends in the afternoon sun.

We all returned back to home base, The Orange Tree Restaurant and Bar for the presentation and refreshments. Thanks to all at the Orange Tree (Chris, Viv, Nigel, Hannah, Lilly, Brian, Jody and Rhona) for the service and wonderful snacks.

The winners this week (shown in the picture) were Kedric Rhodes and Terry (Trevor) Seymour with 44 points, 2nd were Kevin Wenn and Chris Tenneyson with 40, 3rd Simon Sharples and Dave Hughes with 39 and 4th Stuart Robertson and David Eadington with 36 on countback last 6 holes. NTP´s went to Chris Blown on holes 10 and 18.

Unfortunately the results of the previous society event were not published, thus the results from that event were: 1st Kedric Rhodes and Dave Eadington, 2nd Martin Lowe and Simon Sharples, 3rd Chris Blown and Nigel Cawthra and 4th Terry Seymour and Fred Noakes. NTP´s Chris Blown x 2, Kedric Rhodes and Simon Sharples The next event is on Tuesday 5th August at Hacienda De Riquelme, details are on the notice board with the restaurant. Please put your name down as soon as possible due to limited remaining spaces. You

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RUBY’S GOLF SOCIETY Good numbers turned out for our sponsored monthly stapleford trophy game which was held at Alenda. Twenty four players enjoyed a great day out with some good scores coming in. Mick the grip sponsored many holes and despite a mix up with hole 7 all the winners were happy with their prizes. The overall winner on the day was Marc Doherty who also won the gold division, silver division winner was ( newly recovered from his serious injury) Bill Malcolm, best guest was Ray Mattocks. Nearest the pin winners were Keith Evans, Mick the grip,Theresa Wright, Marc Doherty, Jim McCarthy and Steve Wild.

Back at Ruby's bar the football card was won by Vince Queen and the lucky dip prize was won by Roy Molyneaux.

Many thanks to our sponsor for the day Mick the grip.

Our next game is at Vistabella on the 8th August anyone wishing to join us for this or any other game can contact us at rubysgolf@yahoo.co.uk

can also phone or email the restaurant on 965323235 or orangetree@hotmail.es. You can also view all the golf societies events and check out the results on the website www.orangetreecaboroig.com All players please come to the restaurant between 5pm and 6pm the night before (4th August) to pay and receive details.

LA MARINA GOLF SOCIETY @ ALENDA An early start at Alenda on Thursday but most of us had rubbed the sleep from our eyes by tee-off time. Two no-shows unfortunately, one being Geoff E. who constantly seems to lose his way to Alenda! The other was a result of female dominance when builders gave only half an hour notice of arrival to complete some work, and the little woman allowed her hubby to play. She is obviously more capable of handling the important stuff than the old man.

The course, as usual, was in wonderful condition and apparently suited our only Guest,16 year-old Tom Bibby, who in his first round at the course scored an excellent 40 points.

Only 3 Nearest the pins were won, by Lynn Young , Graham Marriner and Mick Cook. Winner of the Silver group was Elspeth Craig with 34pts and the Gold Winner was Mick Cook with 37pts.

Mick also won the 2's Kitty which had been rolling over for several weeks and generously provided wine for the members out of his winnings. Muchas gracias Mick. Again many thanks to Helena and Paulo for providing the after match victuals.

The next game is at Vistabella on 7th August at 9.00 a.m followed by Font De Lop 0920 on 21st August and Alicante at 10.00 on 4th September. Sheets will be on the board at the Sports Centre.

Anybody requiring tkts for The 10th Anniv Dinner on 12th August should contact Elspeth on elspethmcd@yahoo.co.uk or 966 07 7204.

Prospective new members who wish to join what is a very friendly and socially active Society should contact Alan Craig on the same number or on a100ac@yahoo.co.uk

PADDY'S POINT GOLF SOCIETY Future Events On Wednesday 13th August we again travel to our favourite course, Las Colinas. We will be competing for the annual "Summer Trophy".

This is the third month on the trot playing at Las Colinas and each time it has been fully subscribed so get your name down early to secure your place.

For this and all future events the list will be closed on the Monday morning prior to the game so names need to be down and money paid by the Sunday night. For this match Sunday 10th August, as always name and money to bar staff at Paddy's Point.

Future dates for your diary: Saturday 6th September - return charity match with Gogarty's at Las Saurines Wednesday 10th September - La Finca Wednesday 8th October - Font del Llop Sunday 19th October - La Serena - Captain's v Chairman's

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EL PLANTIO 2 GOLF SOCIETY

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By David Swann A healthy attendance of 21 people, including 5 guests turned out for El Plantio 2 Golf Society's 'Waltz' competition on Tuesday, 21st July.

For the uninitiated, the format entails 7 groups of 3 players counting Stableford scores in 1/2/3 sequence i.e on the 1st hole - 1 score counts - on the 2nd hole - 2 scores count etc. On the 4th hole, it reverts to 1 counting.

Nearest the pin hole 5 was guest John Wilby with George Stanhope taking hole 9. Best Visitor with 33 individual points was Mike Kent.

In 3rd place with 74 points was Roger Marshall, Mike Williams and Lyn Young. In 2nd, on count back with 77 points, came Kenny Reddington, Bryan Watson and Martin Rickman. The winners, after initially reporting an incorrect score, which would have placed them 2nd, were Frank Stanhope, Rod Loveday and Lawrence Wanty.

I think they wanted to finish 2nd and win the Brandy.

If you would like to play golf and find playing the big courses too expensive, join our friendly 9 hole society. Ring Ian Henderson on 636116230 for further details.

This week we ventured to a new course for most of us, the Seve designed Alicante course which proved a little awkward to find for some but the course administrators were very helpful and allowed us to tee off a little late. The course is in excellent condition with lush fairways and true receptive greens, the weather was hot and sultry and everybody was grateful that we had buggies to use. The scores were a understandably a little below par for most people being their first view of the course.

Results on the day were: Nearest the pin on hole 3 was Wayne Farralley Nearest the pin on hole 12 was Tommy Clarke Nearest the par 5 10th in 3 was Mick Jackson Longest drive on hole was Robert Wardrop Winner with 36 points was John Winkley Runner up with 34 points was Roy Welburn Whilst most people had trouble getting their ball onto the par 3 17th hole Pat Creegan managed a splendid birdie 2.

Next week we are returning to Alenda meet at the bar at 08:00.

By Mike Chapman We started the week off with a best 2 of 4 with all scores counting on the par 5's. The excellent scoring continued with the winning team of Lindsay Forbes, Bryan Neal, Rod Bryant and 'Albert' reaching 100 pts only one clear of second place team of Rod Doel, Roger Tunstall, Nick Campbell and Norman Page.

It was our usual weekly Stableford competition on Wednesday and it was noticeable that the hot weather and holidays were taking a toll on the numbers however there was still sufficient to have two categories.

Only one member Ken Robertson managed to beat par this week to win Category One scoring 38 pts but the top score of the day to win the guest prize came from Brian Green with 39 pts despite only scoring 1 pt in the last three holes! The results of the day were as follows: Cat 1 1st. Ken Robertson 38 pts 2nd. Phil Herrington 36 pts (c/b) 3rd.

Lindsay Forbes 36 pts Cat 2 1st. Rod Doel 35 pts 2nd. Brian Humpheyson 33 pts (c/b) 3rd.

Roger Tunstall 33 pts 2's Club: Ken Robertson (x2), Alan Douglas, Lindsay Forbes On Friday it was a Charity Day organised by Leesons Street bar which is run by one of our members Barry Holtham. The results will be included in next weeks report.

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

‘Golf Course Review Villaitana Introduction - Formerly known as Real de Faula this complex has two courses with the par 72 Levante championship course of 6,388 metres (7,027 yards) from the white tees has excellent views over the Mediterranean sea and Sierra de Finestrat mountains. Featuring rolling fairways, deep bunkers with large and undulating greens to test all standards of golfer and the par 62 Poniente course of only 3,691 metres (4,060 yards) from the white tees being ideal to sharpen those short game skills.

Contact Details and Address - Alcalde Eduardo Zaplana Hernandez Soro, 7, Benidorm, Alicante, 03502 .....Telephone: 966 813 013 or email:caddymaster@villaitanagolf.es Web-site: www.villaitana.com Directions - Travelling from either the North or the South via the A7/AP7 motorway or the N332 coast road follow directions for Benidorm and then Terra Mitica and road signs will direct you to the golf courses.

Course and Clubhouse Facilities and Services - The clubhouse is excellent with a large open terrace overlooking the courses and with superb sea and mountain views. The pro shop is small but well appointed and the changing and shower rooms are excellent. The practise facilities consist of a very good chipping and putting green and the driving range is located next to the clubhouse and car park.

The buggies are fitted with a ‘stopping devise’ which ‘kicks in’ if you get with 10 metres of the green.

Prices - Levante Public Low Season Green Fee (18 Holes) = €65*.

Poniente Public Low Season Green Fee & Buggy (18 holes) = €49* *Discounted green fees of up to 45% are available from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services Course Reviews - The Levante is very much a true golfer’s course which is a genuine par 72 championship layout and the course designer has incorporated water hazards, dog-legs and undulating fairways and greens in his plans which ensure that you do not just ‘grip it and rip it’ but need to plot your way around this course.

Typical of ‘Nicklaus’ designed courses the greens are large and undulating but with strategically placed ‘run-off ’areas making the actual ‘landing’ area much smaller than at first appears.

The Poniente is a little ‘gem and while only a par 62 made up of par 3 and par 4 holes relatively short on length with numerous birdie opportunities BUT stray off line and you have a card wrecker on your hands. If you are visiting the region and looking for a challenging game of golf then pay this excellent complex a visit.

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For bookings and more information contact Mike at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com or direct on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 quoting reference LEADER. Competition Watch Roda are holding a week long Fiesta of Golf from 4th-10th August is aid of Daniel Soto and for this week we at the LEADER offer a special price of only €72 for 2 players and buggy.

Quotation of the week “Who decided that a five o’clock shadow was fashionable for golfers?

I fancy they should just try standing closer to the razor” – Peter Alliss.

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TMGS MATCH REPORT 23RD JULY 2014 – VILLAMARTIN. On this day in history Bonnie Prince Charlie lands at Eriskay in the Hebrides, Scotland, to lay claim to the British throne. And another player breaks the 40 point barrier with TMGS. The hard work Villamartin are putting into the course is paying off and the course is in very good condition, but how we wish that they would get with the times and have their flags to represent where the hole is on the green for example, the 2nd yesterday, red flag yet the pin was all the way back down that slope. Come on Villamartin, get with it!

Score in the mid 30’s were needed to get anywhere near the prizes and a fine 39 pointer from Andy Moore gave him the Best Guest prize In the Silver Division, 30 points saw John Haggart take 4th spot, 31 from Les Wilton gave him 3rd spot. Once again, the “Belfast Bandit”(Ernie Wilson) was in the frame and this week another 34 pointer gave him second slot, a full 5 points behind Colin Marsden who’s 39 haul secured the top slot and a handicap cut.

The Gold lads fared a little bit better and it needed 33 points for Dag Lovas to take 4th spot. Steve Higgins claimed 3rd place with 34 points, with Hans Arevesen’s 35 points claimed the runners-up slot.

However, best score on the day and a certain cut was Arne Hansson on 41 points.

Only 3 of the 4 NTP prizes, kindly donated by Pearl Sabine and Tom Jones, were claimed and the recipients of a very nice bottle of plonk went to Peter Wells, Les Wilton and Paul Fairclough. Photo: Gold category winners Our next game, Wednesday 30th July 2014 see’s us at the delightful track of La Marquessa where we will be having a meal after the game

and for 50€ you will get a game, a buggy and the meal and if you are a “walker”, the cost is only 40€, so if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Match Secretary on 966719604.

Coming soon to this area is a new Club, Club de Golf El Paraiso where members will enjoy vastly reduced green fees, look at the website for more details. www.clubdegolfelparaiso.com

SMGS's MONTHLY TRIP TO LA FINCA GOLF I think the soaring temperature & our slightly later than usual tee times caused a couple of late cry offs but the hardened golfers with leatherlike skin breezed around the course in their water laden buggies!

The famous "Finca Breeze" along with copious amounts of chilled agua helped to keep us in a just about conscious state through the hottest part of the day. However, as is the norm', there were some far more conscious than others....to which some of the scores can testify!

The course is in splendid condition which, considering the recent mer-

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Golf Course Price Comments Alenda €79 Two Players and Buggy Alicante €79 2 Green Fees and Buggy (after 12pm) Altorreal €65 Two Players and Buggy Font Del Llop €72 Two Players and Buggy La Finca €28 Single Green Fee (from 4pm) 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 €224 Four Players and Two Buggies (July) Las Ramblas €82 Two Players and Buggy Roda €90 Two Players and Buggy Villamartin €90 2 Players and Buggy (11.30-2.30pm) Vistabella €59 Two Players and Buggy (Sun AM) Deal of the week: Villaitana Levante €37 each (buggies only €20) and Villaitana Poniente €35, including buggy.

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cury levels, is a big compliment to the team of grounds staff who obviously have everything well and truly under control.

On a sad note, it would be remiss of San Miguel Golf Society to not mention the recent passing of Peter Mason. Peter was a popular past member of the society & our condolences go to Jan & family.

NTP's were awarded to Theo Boelhouwer (Hole 3), John Aitchison (Hole 6), Jenny Staines (Hole 13) & "Captain Birdseye" - Phil de Lacy (Hole 16). With a commendable total of 36 pts, Anthony Richardson took this week's guest prize.

Big Ron Stenhouse & John Aitchison also picked up sleeves of balls for NTP in 3 on 2 of the par 5's.

In the bronze category 3rd was Jenny Staines (32), 2nd was the everpresent Chris Hamblett (33) & the best score of the day put recent new member, Karen Simpson, as the worthy winner with a fine 41 points.

She may have only recently taken up the game of golf but her swing & style already glaringly dictate a handicap entering the state of "freefall !"

Silver's top 3 were El Presidente, Phil Birtwistle in 3rd (35 C/B), Mike Jordan in 2nd (35 C/B) & Phil de Lacy in top spot with an excellent 40 points. 3rd in the Gold division was Capt. Steve Davis (36), 2nd was Brian Staines (37) & a terrific 38 off his slender handicap gave Mick Cook a deserved first place. Well done to all those in the prizes.

Keep up to date with all society matters by logging into our website, www.smgs.org or just give Phil a quick buzz on 966 774 197 if you need info on our weekly Wednesday meetings.

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LO CRISPIN G.S. AT EL PLANTIO

In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services At La Finca on Monday 14th July 2014.

For this month’s meeting a group of 28 players visited the established course at La Finca under the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

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

The weather forecast was ‘spot on’ with clear blue skies and high temperatures with the consumption of much ‘aqua’ being the order of the day and the course was in excellent condition.

The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st – Darren Holden – 38 points, 2nd – Dave Bensley – 36 points 3rd – Kevin Robinson – 34 points, 3rd – Alan Demery – 34 points Nearest the pin winners: Par 3 Steven, Par 4 Darren Holden, Par 5 Barbara Hitchings We all returned to the Ship Hispaniola in La Mata for a hearty feed and refreshments prepared by Janet and her team with our thanks.

The next fixture is on 11th August 2014 at Alicante.

Anyone wishing to join our society should contact Grant Goble on 667329772 or better still call in at the bar. Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

The Society played at El Plantio on Wednesday with only 26 members and guests braving the heat and boy was it hot, they do say that only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noon day sun, but we did take a few Scots and a Belgian along as well, so they must be as mad as us. The course was in summer mode, longer grass on the greens and also the fairways to help keep in the moisture, these things proved more difficult to some than others. As usual our fortnightly stableford was enjoyed with lots of smiles even though the scores were lower than usual. Gold Division: 1st Brian Smith 33pts, 2nd David Norton 28pts and 3rd John Dunnion 25pts Silver Division: 1st Dave Lewis 32pts, 2nd Sue Smith 28pts and 3rd Eddy Downing 27pts Bronze Division: 1st Chris Nield 34pts, 2nd Ray Parsons 28pts and 3rd Paul Carter 20pts NTPs: hole 7 was unachievable today, hole 9 Brian Smith, hole 12 in 3 shots was also elusive and hole 16 in 2, John Dunnion. The 2s cache is turning into a pot of gold as this is the second rollover and as our next game is the Summer Cup at Alicante, our 3rd major of the year there will be mucho dinero to play for, and also this will be the third round of the eclectic, so a lot going on.

The free game draw was won by Gordon Cobb.

For those of you who play the 18 hole games at Vistabella please note that the two games in August will be in the afternoons with the first tee off time being 13.20, so please be there for 12.45.

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C.D. TORRY SHOW PROMISE IN OPENING FRIENDLIES By Steve Hibberd At long last, football returned to Vicente Garcia Stadium last Saturday, when Torry hosted div 2b side Elche Ilicitano. Only 24 hours earlier, they had embarked on an opening warm up match, competing against Alcorcon at the very impressive Campoamor resort. Alcorcon hail from the suburbs of Madrid, compete in div 2a, and a couple of seasons ago knocked out the mighty Real Madrid from the Copa del Rey. So it was no surprise when they showed their class, romping to a 5-0 victory, having been 4-0 up at half time. Torry's side consisted of many trialists, with keeper Oscar, and Jorge, the only recognised players in the starting line up. For the 2nd half, Oscar was replaced by Marcos, whilst Alexis, Burguillos and Mati joined Jorge in the action.

But back to Saturday's match. Torry's starting XI was predicable, with only Martin missing out through injury: Oscar, Vicente, Adrian, Alexis, Jorge, Burguillos, Cristian, Borja, Carrasco, Rafa Gomez, Sergi. Played in front of a goodly sized crowd, swelled by holiday makers, Torry started the brightest. On 15 mins, Rafa Gomez shot across the face of goal, but Carrasco just failed to put the finishing point blank touch required to open the scoring. Cristian Sanchez put in a great effort from the edge of the box, which went agonizingly the wrong side of the far post, as Torry continued to create chances. Sergi

became the first booking, when he broke up a promising Elche assault on goal, then on the stroke of half time, Rafa Gomez appeared to be upended inside the box, but the Alicante based ref was having none of it!!

The 2nd half belonged to Elche, especially their substitute Rubio. He seemed certain to score on 51 mins, but a late flag for offside denied him the chance. Carrasco appeared to head home against the run of play, but once again, an eagle eyed linesman's flag ruled the effort null and void. Rubio was again in the thick of the action on 65 mins, but his well struck shot was well saved by sub keeper Marcos, low down at his near post. Elche started to get a bit over physical, especially on the superb Carrasco, and justly deserved 2 bookings in quick succession. Cesar, another Elche sub, crossed to the far post, only for Rubio to see his goal bound effort deflected for a corner. All in all, a 0-0 draw was a fair result, with both sides gaining many positives from the run out. I was disappointed to see Elche adopt an over physical approach, culminating in 2 Torry players, including Jorge, limping off the pitch.

Next Saturday 2 August, ko 8pm, Torry are again at Vicente Garcia Stadium, when they entertain div 2b side FC Cartagena, in another pre season friendly. VAMOS TORRY.

KUHN WINS NATIONAL TITLE

WIN FOR RAYO AT PINATAR

Many congratulations to Torrevieja Tennis Club’s Young German player Nicola Khun who was proclaimed National Champion last week in the Infantil (Under 14) category. The 39th National Championship, the "Manuel Alonso Memorial "Challenge, sponsored

by Coca-Cola, was held at the Sporting Club Casino A Coruna.

The win now confirms Nicola as one of the best players in the world in his age Group. In the final Kuhn beat another Torry player, Carlos Sánchez Jover, who was forced to retire through injury. Up to that point, Khun had dominated and was leading the tie 6-2, 5-0. dominated the match in their favor 6-2 and 5-0. In the semi final Kuhn beat Nicolás Alvarez Burgos Varona 6-1, 7-while Carlos Sánchez Jover defeated second seed Vedri Alejandro from Valencia, 6-3, 6-4. Nicola and Carlos who are currently training at the academy Equelite Juan Carlos Ferrero, will both be competing in the European Championships which will be held in Russia in August

RAYO VALLECANO 3-1 FC CARTAGENA Rayo Vallecano's beat Cartagena 3-1 on Friday evening at the Pinatar Arena. Paco Jemez put the La Liga outfit ahead early in the game only to be pegged back through an Alberto Bueno strike just before the break.

However Rayo dominated the second period with goals from Morcillo and Roberto Trashorras ensuring a comfortable win.

The match was played in front of approximately 500 spectators.

ROCKET’S GOLF SOCIETY AT ALICANTE GOLF - STABLEFORD Summer has come with a vengeance totally different from when we came earlier in the year when the car was warmer than outside, today it was a steady 32 degrees but a breeze helped to keep us cool, shame that some of the Swallows had flown back to cooler climes, as our number were a little depleted.

Alicante Golf at San Juan Playa where the Seve designed course is located, was in super condition particularly the fairways, which had mowing lines just like you see on TV, a credit to the greens staff.

The greens did fool some of the players which kept the scores down except for one player, Ron Chambers, who matched the course complete with a brand new set of clubs, and his wife was still in the UK (No pressure then!).

The scores were relatively low but who can complain with a very good course with lovely blue skies and sunshine. Hey Ho. RESULTS - Gold Category 1st Ron Swift 31 Pts, 2nd Ivie Davies 30 Pts, 3rd Les Yates 29 Pts Silver Category 1st Ron Chambers 36 Pts, 2nd Geoff Wild 32 Pts, 3rd Malcom Woods 26 Pts Nearest Pins: Hole 3: Rod Smith Hole 6: Ginger Tony Hole 8: Les Yates Hole 12: Malcolm Woods Hole 17: Geoff Wild Longest Drive: Rod Smith Best Guest: Ginger Tony The second Semi-Final of the Singles was completed with Les Yates defeating Rocket Ron 3 and 2. He will now go on to play Arfer (Popular One) Williams in the Final. Put your ear plugs in Les!!

It was back down the A7/AP7 to Izzy’s Bar for our favourite munchies, and Carolines’s Izzy Chips, all followed by “Rocket” Ron

presenting the prizes, it was a little delayed due to the feast of the Izzy chips and sarnies. Many thanks as always to Tony, Jackie.

Next game is the Tuesday 12th August at Vistabella, First tee 09.15 The last game in August has been brought forward to the 18th at Las Colinas, due to them hollow tinning the course. With an early Tee Time of 08:08.

The start sheet will be on the web site for you to put you names on.

For more information or if you wish to play with the arguably the friendliest Golf Society contact Ron Nicholson on 678 849 142 or email sanmigron@gmail.com Gold Winners

18TH ANNUAL SAN JUAN RUGBY SEVEN’S

This coming weekend, 2 August we have the 18th annual San Juan beach rugby 7’s tournament with teams from all over the region and a lot further afield taking part. The tournament kicks off at 10.00 and lasts well into the early evening.

The teams include Alicante University, Salaos de Huesca, Elche, La Vila, Denia, Albacete, Barbarians Alua, Zaragoza’s Law University, Trapos Viejos RFC, Alicante RFC. This is followed by the first Murcia beach rugby tournament run by Murcia XV on 9 August. Then the following weekend the 2nd San Javier beach rugby tournament, on 16 August. So come along and have some fun in the sun and have a great day of rugby.

I am now at Zoco Market on Sundays third row up from the road at the back of the market, so come on down there for anything you want to know about rugby in the area. The rugby training for the new season for most clubs is starting at the beginning of September. So if you are interested, dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like. New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are.If you would like more information about what is going on in the club, you can contact the club by phoning myself, Garry on 692 767 242, and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)

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