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COMING TOGETHER TO COMMEMORATE THE GREAT WAR

2014 marks 100 years since the start of the First World War and throughout the centenary (19142018) there will be a programme of commemorative events taking place throughout the world, to honour and remember the lives of those who served in and were affected by the war.

Here on the Costa Blanca the most significant event in that programme took place on Sunday when over 100 members of the Royal British

Legion came together with family, friends and members of the general public, in a period of reflection, a short service, which was held in the Orihuela Costa Branch Church, the Capilla de las Mil Palmeras.

The service was conducted by the Orihuela Costa Branch President and Chaplain, Pastor Keith Brown, who, following a short prayer, processed into the church the Standards from Mojacar, Benidorm, Albox, the RNA, Royal Marines and RAFA as well as the Union and Spanish flags and the Standard of the local Branch.

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Guests from the local community included the Orihuela Costa Councillor for the Coast, Martina Scheurer and the Chairman of District (North) Nigel Hails.

There followed a number of poignant readings, hymns and even a carol, together with words spoken by members, which had been written during the conflict by an Infantry Captain at Gheluvelt, a Sergeant in the Somerset Light Infantry and by Rifleman WalterYoung of the London Regiment Post Office Rifles. Amongst all these, with hardly a dry eye in the house, there was a moving rendition of the Les Miserables anthem ’Bring him home’ by local opera singer Paul Michael.

Musical accompaniment to the hymns was provided by Phillip Mitchell, pianist with the Orihuela Costa Male Voice Choir.

The Last Post and Reveille were played by Inge Sunde, a former bugler to the Norwegian Royal Household, after which everyone moved into the Garden of Remembrance where Poppy Crosses and Wreaths were laid in memory of the 16 million soldiers and civilians of all nations who lost their lives during the deadliest conflict in human history.

On a bright and sunny morning, the opportunity was also taken by many to remember their more recently departed family and friends in the garden and surrounds, which were presented in a spotless condition, testament to the hard work put in by Branch Vice Chairman Eddie Coleman and his team, which had spent the previous days cleaning and painting the whole area.

The opportunity was also used to unveil the memorial plaques of 3 former branch members who have died since the branch was first formed six years ago in 2008, Ruby Middleton, Mick Asbury and most recently George Faulkner, donations from whose funeral paid for the printing and production of the

Monday, 4th August, 2014 booklet used during the Service The commemoration was then concluded with a ‘March Past’ from the church to the Olympia Restaurant, which was led by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, who, as always, paraded with great dignity and pride as they regularly do at many similar events.

Whilst there are no living veterans from the First World War still with us, it’s important that we commemorate the conflict because of the sheer scale of sacrifice which touched every city, town and village and had such a considerable impact on the development of Britain and the world today.

And if you feel that you too might want to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by those millions, it’s by no means too late, because this evening, Monday 4 August, on the actual 100 year anniversary of the outbreak of the war, everyone is invited to take part in ‘LightsOut’ by turning off their lights from 10pm to 11pm, leaving on a single light or candle for a shared moment of reflection.

However if you wish to pay your respects with an organized group you might consider going along to La Sahara Bar in CC La Fuente this evening, where the lights will be dimmed, candles lit and letters from the Great War will be read out. And to top it all there will be a free finger buffet for all who attend.

The next big event for the Orihuela Costa branch will be the Summer BBQ taking place later this month on 21 July at the Olympia Restaurant, Mil Palmeras. Make sure you have a ticket as they are going very quickly (see page 17 for details).

The Orihuela Costa Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 3rd Thursday of the month with a gathering time of 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The venue is the Olympia Restaurant, Mil Palmeras, and everyone is welcome, member or not. More information on the branch website at www.orihuelacostarbl.com

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NEW SOCIALIST LEADER VOWS TO GET COUNTRY BACK ON TRACK Pedro Sanchez saluting the crowd at the PSOE Congress in Madrid

The new leader of the Socialist Party (PSOE) in Spain, Pedro Sanchez has promised that he will get the country back on its feet.

He made the statement in front of a packed house of over 3,000 party delegates, on the final day of the Extraordinary Congress held in Madrid last Sunday.

Until just a few months ago Sanchez, a 42 year old economist, was virtually unknown but in the recent leadership contest to replace Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, he polled 49 percent of the votes cast by 130,000 party members putting clear distance between himself and Basque lawmaker Eduardo Madina, who finished second with 36 percent. That primary result was also ratified on Saturday at the same extraordinary congress.

During his inaugural speech, Sanchez said he was "exasperated, angry, hurt" after six years of "unprecedented" economic crisis but that he would lead the party back to power and get the crisis-hit country "back on track".

He also vowed that he would scrap a labour law reform introduced by the ruling Popular Party that makes it cheaper and easier to fire workers.

A tall, married father of two nicknamed "El Guapo" or "The Handsome One", Sanchez has cast himself as a fresh face for the party and would appear to be a credible challenger to the conservative Popular Party (PP) which ousted the Socialists from power

in a crushing November 2011 election defeat.

With General elections due next year Sanchez has to overcome criticism of how their last government handled an economic crisis sparked by the collapse of a property boom in 2008 that has left one in four out of work.

While Sanchez's election to the leadership of the party by a wide margin was a relief for the Socialists, who had feared a divisive, and potentially confrontational contest, political analysts said it was too soon to tell whether he can reverse the party's fortunes.

"Pedro's Sanchez's election is a breath of fresh air for the Socialists. But as of now it is nothing more than that," political analyst Carlos Elordi wrote in an opinion article published recently in a daily newspaper.

"Nothing guarantees that it will last. The Socialists' many problems can drown him within weeks," he said.

Sanchez has a master's degree in politics and economics from a Belgian university. He served as a top aide to the head of a UN high representative during the war in Kosovo.

Last Monday Sanchez met with Mariano Rayoy, at the Moncloa Palace, where the country’s leader expressed the importance and his intention that the pair maintain fluid and on-going dialogue on the various issues of common interest.

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PILAR CELEBRATES 28 YEARS OF FRUITFUL INDEPENDENCE The sustained and relentless development that Pilar de la Horadada is currently experiencing is nothing more than a reflection of the enterprising nature of the people who live there, progress and expansion that is still being forged by a succession of historical events.

But the growth and improvements that are being achieved in the town are neither because of chance or as a quirk of fate, it is progress that is being forged primarily because of the triumphant fight for independence by this small corner of the Mediterranean, an area that was abandoned for decades as a minor and almost insignificant district of Orihuela.

Almost 30 km from the Orihuela seat of government, Pilar de la Horadada was disregarded. It was never considered as an area worthy of investment with the distant councilors paying little regard to its economic and social needs. The locals paid disproportionate taxes and the improvements and maintenance to its infrastructures were kept to a minimum….and where have we heard those grievances before?

But after 5 decades of struggle, which first started in 1936, and which included riots, demonstrations, closures of the N332, the bricking up of the municipal office and refusal by the Policia Local to wear the Orihuela badge, the provincial and autonomous authorities finally approved a decree granting Pilar de la Horadada's segregation on 30 July 1986.

Every year since then, on the date that was immediately declared as a public holiday, the townsfolk celebrate their creation and their segregation, although at the ceremony held last week at la Casa de Cultura, the current mayor, Jose Fidel Ros, said that it felt like a very long time ago, “But now we have our history, our geographical environment and our very own defined identity, which after 26 fruitful years, gets ever stronger as the days and years go by.”

During the event, the mayor paid tribute to the farmers of the town who he said were the cornerstone of the economy of the municipality, with the evolution of Pilar de la Horadada irretrievably linked to it’s agricultural development.

Among the attendees, the Vice President of the Council of Alicante, D. César Asencio, welcomed and congratulate the first residents of the municipality, while the Councillor for Culture, Benjamín Fraile, took the opportunity to share with the audience the important work by

The mayor inaugurating the sculpture “La Segregación Pilareña” which was donated by sculptor Ribera Girona

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PRISON FOR PRANKSTER A French teenager who videoed himself driving his car from the passenger seat along a Spanish motorway has been given a prison sentence. Eric P was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years on condition that he doesn´t reoffend, and was banned from driving for 12 months. The lenient sentence was said to be on account of his immediate acceptance of wrongdoing and voluntarily surrendering to the police.

CAMPOAMOR MUSIC FESTIVAL CANCELLED The Orihuela Council Planning Department have cancelled the music festival due to be held in Campoamor this coming Wednesday citing security and safety concerns by the Policia Local and the Red Cross and the Emergency Services.

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his Department involving many different companies which have forged external collaborations with the townsfolk of Pilar de la Horadada.

During the event he made mention of a new publication issued by the Cultural Department entitled “Agricultura: un tesoro pilareño”. "Agriculture: A Pilareño treasure."

The author, director of the Casa de Cultura, Maria Garcia, thanked all those people who shared their memories and photographs with her, which had enabled the publication of this new book The day was also used to inaugurate the sculpture “La Segregación Pilareña” (The Segregation of Pilar), a work acquired by the City in 2011 which was donated by sculptor Ribera Girona, who, for his contribution, was presented with a golden shield of Pilar de la Horadada by the mayor José Fidel Ros. Mayor Fidel Ros said that the town will continue to grow by taking "courageous decisions in difficult times", and through the efforts of the government team all pilareños will soon be able to enjoy a reduction in some taxes such as IBI and capital gains.

He also pointed out the continued improvement in the education of the children, a new classroom block at the Institute, additional school transport, and additional study rooms while at the same time a continuation of the council’s support local charities “because we are united with the people who are most in need.”

The event was also used to present various awards and prizes organized by the Department of Culture. One such presentation was to the winner of the III graffiti contest held on 13 July at la Rambla de la playa Los Jesuitas, in Torre de la Horadada. The first prize of 400 euros

was awarded to Abel Hernandez and Rosa Arenas, while the € 100 second prize went to Fernando César.

Prizes were also awarded for the III outdoor painting competition, in collaboration with the Director of Caja Rural, Pedro Martínez Zapata. Of the 9 artists who participated, and whose works can be seen at the exhibition hall in the Casa de Cultura, the second prize of 300 € was made to Francisco Carpena Muñoz, while Alberto Márquez Ruiz won the first prize 600 € .

Finally the results of the jury's III Municipality of Pilar de la Horadada Sonnets Contest, in which 26 poets presented 36 sonnets, were announced. Manuel Terrín Benavides: "Stamp from the Pico Alcores" won the first prize. All of the sonnets will be published in a book later in the year.

The mayor of Benidorm , Agustín Navarro, has described as "a great success" the sixth edition of the Low Music Festival which was held in the city, attracting over 75,000 young people over the 3 day festival weekend.

LOS MONTESINOS BODY Police are investigating the discovery of the body of a 59 year old man found last week inside a house in San Juan. A spokesman said that everything seems to indicate that there are no unusual circumstances and the death was due to natural causes.

HABANERAS ROAD DEATH A 63 year old woman was killed on Saturday evening after being hit by a passenger car on la avenida de Rosa Mazón, in the area between the Habaneras Shopping Centre and Ozone.

The incident occurred about half past eight when the woman was crossing the four-lane road.

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BROKEN PALM DAMAGES SCHOOL PROPERTY

Four palm trees have snapped and fallen over in recent days due to the weight of the weight of the fruit that they bear, the most recent last Thursday afternoon at the Colegio Público Fernando de Loaces causing breakage of the centre’s aircon and heating ducting. Although there were no injuries locals are saying that over a hundred trees have fallen over since late last year and many now present a very real danger to passers by.

Already there have been several incidents of palm trees that fall in streets abd around public buildings with one collapsing at the

entrance of the Bernardo Ruiz sports centre destroying a number of fence posts.

The Department of Environmental asay they are working as fast as they can to remove palm trees and dates to prevent them falling, however the locals complain that this work is long . They say that it should have been carried out in May and now the palms may suffer damage and attract the red weevil beetle plague.

If pruning had occurred when it should have there would not be so much weight and they would not fall down, "they said. Residents complain that there have always beden such incidents with palm trees "but not as many as

there are now" although the Environmental Department say that the current drought is partly to blame, especially those in many privately owned areas that are not irrigated.

OVERDUE CLEAN UP AT LA MATA removed. There were a number of concrete stones left behind howev-

Thirty young members of the PP spent their day cleaning up el Canal del Acequión at the weekend from the mouth of the canal along la Playa del Acequión, as far as the bridge at la Avenida Gregorio Marañón In total they picked up over three thousand kilos of scrap and waste, items such as plastics, cans, clothing, glass, wood, metal, broken signs, office equipment, televisions and even household blinds.

Most of the items were simply dumped at the site, apparently by members of the public who have little, or no regard for the environment, although a small amount may well have ended up in the area as a result of being taken there by the rain or wind, "said one of the youngsters.

The Channel Acequión and its surroundings are part of the Natural Park of the Lagunas de La Mata and Torrevieja, so it is important that the area it kept clean, and as such all of the waste collected was

er but only because they were beginning to accumulate some items of marine life , bryozoans, sea urchins, clams, cockles and other similar species.

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ORIHUELA COSTA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CRIME WARNING Due to the effectiveness of Local Police Forces, we normally have a very low amount of crime reported in our area, However, during the summer holiday period when we have very large numbers of visitors, as happens throughout the east coast of Spain, others visit with the intent of lining their own pockets by robbing others and spoiling their time here.

This has recently been experienced on our beaches where people had their handbags snatched, the thieves making a quick escape in awaiting getaway cars.

We want our visitors to enjoy their time here, and they can by only bringing things to the beaches which they will need and leave handbags out of sight where they are staying. When in the water or in our beach bars never leave anything unattended and if travelling to the beach by car, never leave anything on view in the car. Also never leave keys passports or money in the car.

If you see anything suspicious please let the Police know immediately by calling 112 where you can speak in Spanish, English, German or Scandinavian.

Providing the call is made in good faith the Police welcome all calls. Should you need help the attendants in the beach bars are there to help you. They are able to speak in many languages.

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SAFETY FIRST Of 3000 Irish people surveyed, a third say that they have been robbed while holidaying in Spain. More than one in every 10 (12pc) said they had been pick pocketed while only slightly less (10pc) said they had items stolen from their accommodation. Another one in 10 had their bank card stolen while the same number revealed they were targeted on public transport. Only 3pc said they were mugged or had their passport or bags stolen. However nearly three out of four (72pc) reported they have never been targeted by thieves while on holidays.

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FACEBOOK GROUP A new Facebook Group ‘Keep Entertainment Live on The Costa Blanca’ received over 800 members in the first 24 hours of its creation last week. The group was set up to highlight the problems being faced by many bar owners who are being prevented by the authorities from organizing live entertainment

TERRA MITICA DEATH Police now confirm that it was a broken safety belt harness that caused the fatal accident in which a young Icelandic boy died in Terra Mitica in early July. The tragic accident occurred on 'Inferno' a steel roller coaster in which users experience turns of 360 degrees at speeds of up to 60 mph.

LOVE ALL The 19th City of Torrevieja Tennis Tournament will be held at the Torrevieja Tennis Club from 9 to 17 August. Over 300 players from throughout the region are expected to take part in the event, competing for prizes of up to 2000 euros.

QUESADA LADIES CLUB The Annual General Meeting of the Quesada Ladies Club will be held at the Cooper’s Arms, Dona Pepa, on Tuesday 9th September 2014. This is for members only, and they will be admitted at the usual time of 2.30pm.

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MESSI BUSINESS A Spanish court will push ahead with the prosecution of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi for alleged tax evasion despite a recommendation from the public prosecutor that the charges be dismissed. Although they have denied any wrongdoing, Argentina’s Messi and his father were accused last year of defrauding the Spanish state of more than €4m (£3.1m) by filing false returns for the years 2006 to 2009.

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Deputy of the Compromís-Equo group, Joan Baldoví, is demanding answers through parliament as to why Torrevieja will not get a National Police station, despite the plans and promises being made for years, and Torrevieja being allowed to fund the acquisition of land at the taxpayer´s expense.

Baldoví says that, “we will raise a parliamentary question to the Ministry of Interior” to give explanations as to what has happened regarding the National Police station construction, explaining that “we must take into account that the municipality of Torrevieja ceded the land for the construction of this building in 2005 and there is a proposal to this effect, but the works are still not to start”.

Given the population and tourist number claims of Torrevieja, the city has insufficient security at the moment; an issue which Compromís believes should be addressed immediately. “Torrevieja is the only city of this size which does not have a National Police presence”, Baldoví concluded.

Although the installation of a touch screen video contact with the police has been praised as a technological innovation, the device itself will not be able to respond to the security or safety needs of the citizens any quicker than a telephone call. In fact, given that most people carry a mobile phone, an emergency response is far more likely to occur by telephone, rather than a static information booth.

Car screen visors can be collected from The Leader Newspaper & Exite Radio Office, Los Dolses (upper), at Sunshine Radio Station and also at the Winning Express Office in La Zenia, Avda Villamartin, Urb La Zenia, 03189 Orihuela Costa.

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PROVINCIAL GRANTS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS he infrastructure committee of the provincial council of Alicante has awarded nearly 2 million euro in grants for equipment, works and improvements to 17 municipalities in the province.

Amongst the projects receiving funding are Guardamar del Segura, who will be given a grant of 38,841.30 euro install ornamental lighting in the outdoor environment of the castle. Elche will get 219,990.47 euro for improving several streets in the

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city centre, whereas Santa Pola will be given 186,036.99 euro to improve municipal parks and gardens. Bigastro will receive 47,991.34 euro to carry out repairs and improvements to the sports centre.

In addition, the total grant budget will be shared and go towards improvements in Parcent, Pedreguer, Cocentaina, Muro de Alcoy, Orxeta, Tibi, Alcalalí, Benimassot, Pinoso, Salinas, Benigembla, Polop and Benilloba.

RECORD ATTENDANCE AT MILITARY MODEL EXPO Over 14,000 people visited the Second Torrevieja Military Model Exhibition that was held last month at the Sala Vista Alegre, making it one of the most popular exhibitions held in the town in recent years The Councillor for Culture, Luis María Pizana, expressed his satisfaction at the large attendance

saying there was a total of 14,321 people who visited the exhibition organized by the Municipal Institute of Culture "Joaquin Chapaprieta" together with the Spanish Association of Military Modelling of Torrevieja.

Pizana said that in just two years of it’s existence the exhibition has become one of the most popular amongst tourists and residents alike.

In this second edition he made mention of the special collaboration of the Military Corps of the Royal Guard, which provided a great many of the exhibits for the exhibition.

A total of 80 people worked hard to set the exhibition up, assembling over 500 exhibits, amongst which were vehicles of the ground forces, military aircraft, Spanish navy ships, motorcycles from the National Police, a car similar to those used by the Royal Guard, Radio control tanks, 20 complete uniforms and a very interesting collection of model soldiers.

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OPPOSITION GROUPS SPEAK OUT OVER TORREVIEJA MAYOR INCARCERATION

The former mayor of Torrevieja, Pedro Hernández Mateo, entered the prison of his choice on Wednesday, one day before the time limit set on his freedom was reached.

Hernández Mateo entered the Centro Penitenciario Murcia II, located in Campos del Río, to begin his three year sentence which he was given in November of 2012. He must now serve at least 12 months before an appeal for parole can be considered, although it is likely that he will be freed 6 months after that, having served just half of the sentence, depending on the outcome of other cases against him.

Having been found guilty at every level of the judicial appeals process, his last hope lay with the government granting clemency. That hope was dashed when it was refused, thus the courts ruled that he must enter prison before the 31st of July. The prison he chose to serve his time was opened in 2011 and has 1,000 cells. It is one of the closest prisons to Torrevieja, although it was first thought he may have chosen Villena, which is also nearby.

Meanwhile, the political opposition groups in Torrevieja believe that the imprisonment of the for-

mer mayor, who was at the head of the municipality for 23 years, reflects the facts that the population are tired of corruption in politics and that justice must be equal, as well as the urgent need for politicians to be clean and act in an exemplary manner.

José Hurtado, from the Los Verdes green party of Torrevieja, argued that “justice must be equal for all” and that “society demands righteousness”, whereas politicians must be “exemplary”.

Head of the local PSOE socialist group, Ángel Sáez, said that, “the local PP, with its mayor Eduardo Dolón at the head, was mobilized to seek a pardon for Hernández Mateo and resorted even to associations, but only got 2,000 signatures”, which he believes shows that the majority of the population are “tired of corrupt behavior”.

Domingo Soler from the alternative APTCe group pointed out that he leads a new generation of politicians calling for a “regeneration” of the PP in Torrevieja, a fact which led to him being expelled and forming his own party. Years later, Soler now believes that he “was right” in his opinions for a need to start afresh with the politics of Torrevieja.

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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.

NUTS TO FLYING! We all have those days when things seem to go wrong, without any reason at all. This was supposed to be a special day. It was the day when I was returning to the island of La Gomera, which is one of my favourite Canary Islands.

It was going to be a particularly special break because, not only was it a short holiday, but also my birthday. I was also going to spend some time in one of the World’s most spectacular heritage sites, the Garajonay National Park, which I had wanted to visit for some time.

Even though La Gomera is only a short distance away from my home on the neighbouring island of Gran Canaria, it did mean two short flights, courtesy of our local friendly airline. I was dreading the first part of the journey, because the flight into Tenerife to change planes is never a very pleasant experience; turbulence reigns with a vengeance, and is never comfortable in a small propeller type plane. Indeed, Tenerife seems to create more turbulence than most destinations that I have experienced.

As it was only a very short flight, there was hardly time for the customary inflight service. However, the all smiling, bountiful hostess leapt forward and suddenly presented me with what I thought was a bag of peanuts and a glass of sparkling water, which I thought was very brave considering how many bottles of sparkling water I have seen squirted over passengers in the past; sparkling drinks and aircraft do not mix. I accepted gratefully, and began to tuck into the peanuts.

Those readers who know Spain well will know that the country’s dentists are in league with the manufacturers of a particularly evil treat, that of ‘frutos secos’, which they say is a kind of dried fruit, but in reality comprises mainly of glass, lead and granite, spiced up with a

little volcanic ash. The innocent looking packets do usually contain a few peanuts, which eases one into a false sense of security, and is something that I normally avoid.

We had not eaten since having an early breakfast and so I popped what I thought was a peanut into my mouth. Sadly, this was just as we were about to enter ‘Tenerife airspace’. The place rocked and rolled, as it usually does when it hits heavy turbulence. The air hostess smiled benignly at some of her flight virgins, who looked extremely troubled as they were bumped and rocked around in the very small plane. We hit a particularly bad patch of turbulence just as I was enjoying what I thought was a peanut. It was not, and I felt something strange taking place in my mouth. As we bumped along, a little like one of the more significant rides at a theme park, a very large filling popped out of my mouth. My heart sank.

This was a particularly evil filling that I have had since my teenage years, so it has done rather well, but is not what I wanted on a Friday evening when staying on a small island in the Atlantic. As soon as we checked into the hotel, I made enquires about the whereabouts of a dental surgery. Needless to say, they were closed until Monday, but the very helpful receptionist did manage to call her friend, Carmen, who happened to be the receptionist of the only dentist on the island who was not on holiday, and made an appointment for my treatment first thing on Monday morning.

The following few days were interesting. Those readers who have lost a filling will know how the tongue tends to be drawn and catch on the offending tooth as if it were a magnet, causing damage to both tongue and eventually soreness in the throat. Within a day I could not speak, but eventually hit upon the idea of sticking a piece of chewing gum into the offending cavity. It helped, as did the copious glasses of whisky that my partner plied me with to ease my temper. Sadly, all the alcohol meant that I walked by mistake into a glass door of the hotel lobby and gave myself a black eye, which required a few stitches at the local hospital by a lovely young lady doctor. I hasten to add that I was not drunk, but merely tripped over an elderly, and none too pleased, chihuahua that was sunbathing by the front door. All the attention and kindness that I received almost made it worth the experience, but that is a story for another time.

Monday morning arrived. I don't think I have ever been quite so excit-

ed to see a dentist as I was on this occasion. Realising that there was only one dentist available on this small and remote island, meant that I entered the surgery with some trepidation. I was concerned about how modern the equipment would be, and how it would compare with the space age surgery that I am used to at home. I needn't have worried. A brisk and efficient lady dentist appeared clutching a very large metal syringe. It was painless, although I was a little hurt that she seemed to think my experience with my tooth, as well as the black eye was amusing. My new filling was quickly in place, and I gratefully handed over the fee and fled to the nearest bar to recover from the experience.

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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HABANERA ALIVE AND WELL AFTER VALANCIA OPERATION Not many turtles are privileged by a visit from The Minister of Economy, Industry, Tourism and Employment while they are recovering from an operation but this ‘Loggerhead’ was the exception as Máximo Buch took time out to pay his respects while on a visit to the Oceanographic City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia on Thursday.

The turtle had been operated on by the veterinary staff on the previous Monday after being rescued by a member of the public on la Cala de la Higuera in Torrevieja a few days earlier.

An examination by local biologist, Juan Antonio Pujol, found it to have a large wound on its face and at the back of the skull affecting a third of the head and nostrils

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A spokesman at the centre said that surgery was successful on the fracture and wounds with the tissue returned to its natural position. ith proper care and the amazing healing capacity of these animals, the turtle is expected to make a full recover.

The turtle, weighing 25 kg and numbered 205, was recovered during in Torrevieja the 60th edition of the International Contest of Habanera and Polyphony. As such it was felt that "Habanera" was a suitable name Since it was first established the Oceanographic department of the Valencia University have dealt with over 200 loggerhead turtles which have been recovered on the Valencia coast by Fishermen, Red Cross and Civil Guard, 90% of which have been treated for a variety of disorders and returned to the seas.

Torrevieja council have awarded a 3 year waterskiing franchise on the city waterfront to the company Cable Ski Torrevieja, details of which are expected to be released within the next few days.

Cable Ski Torrevieja will operate a new nauticalsports centre that will offer experiences based around two activities, skiing and wakeboarding, but both at the end of a 175 mtr cable. They will be located between the Marina Salinas breakwater and the barrage that protects the Torrevieja port. The company says that the activity could be in place by as early as this weekend.

The company first requested permission to operate the activity, which they say will complement the existing nautical sports experience in the town, last April, at which time their submission was forwarded to the Capitanía Marítima in the Torrevieja Ayuntamiento.

The Department agreed to an initial concession of three years with the possibility of annual extensions up to a maximum of ten.

The facility will cover an area of approximately 5,000 m2 of water bordered by two towers which will be anchored on the sea bottom, both situated parallel to the Marina Salinas jetty. They will also provide a bar and a terrace.

Similar activities first emerged in the 90s since when they have been operating successfully in San Rafael (Madrid), Marbella and Benidorm, where they are said to complement the local tourism.

However there are some critics of the scheme who say that the introduction of such an activity will severely infringe upon local fishing, bathing and sailing facilities, and will hamper the operation of thousands of pleasure boats, anglers and bathers that operate in and around the port.

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RISK OF SUMMER HOSPITAL BED CUT As the Valencia region welcomed another two and a half million vehicle movements over the weekend, during the second major traffic operation of the summer, the 112 emergency coordination centre increased its ability to handle emergencies by 7.7%, in order to “meet as quickly and effectively as possibly, all calls that may occur, since a large number of journeys on our roads was expected due to the output operation and a greater presence of people on our beaches and mountains”, according to coordinator Irene Rodríguez.

Nursing unions report a loss of 1,687 beds during summer

However, the ability to deal with those incidents beyond the first response has once again been brought into question, as a syndicate of nursing unions reports that the region´s hospitals have lost 1,687 beds for the summer months, as part of a cost saving exercise.

In a statement, the unions explained that the bed closures occur “theoretically” at the lower workload time of year, the summer, but has also pointed out that in previous years some of the beds taken away have never returned, and the coastal zone in particular is busier during the summer than any other time of year.

The unions warn that saturation of tourists may mean that the reduction in beds and nursing staff may well lead to delays, backlog and even the possibility of emergency centres having to reopen to accommodate the sick.

With closures across the entire region, the province of Valencia has suffered the most cuts, losing 853 beds, whereas in Castellón the figure is 130. In the province of Alicante there are now 704 fewer beds, with the General Hospital of the city most affected, losing 202 beds, whereas Elche loses 64, Elda has lost 68, Torrevieja has lost 61, San Juan has 61 less and in Orihuela, the situation is much worse, with 150 beds being removed.

UNIT FOX TARGETS ALICANTE’S ILLEGAL VENDORS La Unidad Fox is a Police Unit set up in Alicante to target illegal street vendors who deal in the sale of merchandising, be it sunglasses, bags, clothing or DVD’s, that may have been faked. In the last 12 months they have seized and destroyed over 130,000 items.

A spokesman said that the eradication of unauthorized hawking, especially of those items that are known to be counterfeit, is one of the main tasks of this specialized police unit in Alicante. In recent years the pressure to end these practices has become a priority, as evidenced by the 134 arrests and prosecutions made during the last year.

In addition to the Fox Unit a further 20,000 counterfeit products have been confiscated by officers from the Policia Local.

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AENA AWARD OVER 800,000 EURO FOR LOCAL INSULATION At the 12th meeting of the Environmental Monitoring Commission, which took place on Tuesday, AENA has approved spending of more than 800,000 euros for sound insulation in those homes close to the Alicante-Elche airport.

Over 3000 applications for insulation have been r eceived to date.

This is part of a new procedure which has been put in place to assist with the development of an Acoustic Insulation Plan which was unveiled at the meeting.

A spokesman said that “To date, we have received 3,101 applications for acoustic insulation, of which 3,090 have already been approved for further investigation, while work at 1,999 homes and a school have been completed or are in progress.

The Environmental Monitoring Commission at the Airport is composed of representatives from AENA, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the Government, as well as the municipalities of Alicante and Elche.

AENA say that the work shows their determination to improve the sound quality inside neighboring homes that are included in the Soundproofing Plan for the airport

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'UNEXPECTED CHANGE AT THE TOP OF RAFA COSTA BLANCA At the Branch General Meeting held on Tuesday 15th July, the Branch Chairman, Terry Joy, chaired his last meeting due to his unexpected need to return to the UK to live. At the conclusion of the meeting Terry handed over his 'Badge of Office' to his successor, David Barnes.

Throughout his 6 odd years as a member of the Branch, Terry was fully involved with branch activities and carried out several important roles. He acted a Branch Standard and National Flag Bearer whenever required and took on the role of Vice Chairman and eventually Chairman in February 2012. During this time, despite suffering a stroke early in 2013, he was soon back and as enthusiastic as before and led the Branch in it's 10th Anniversary celebrations in March and he was already looking forward to the Battle of Britain Commemoration service due in September. There is no doubt he will be sadly missed for his tact and diplomacy in leading the Branch during his time a Chairman and for his very dry sense of humour.

To complete the Branch farewell to Terry and his wife Carol, a special

'Farewell Lunch' was held at the Rendezvous Restaurant on Friday 25th July. At the lunch Terry was presented with a specially engraved Tankard to remind him of his time spent with the Costa Blanca Branch of RAFA.'

INDIAN OCEAN FASHION SHOW THE MAGIC OF MOHSIN - six smashing ladies strutted their way to huge applause at the finale of the Indian Ocean Summer Fashion Show.

From left to right these stunning ladies are Rita, Sue, Lynda, Jennie,

Norma and Yvonne. Creana from Glamour Glamour was running the show and as always she did a fabulous job showing over 40 outfits in 40 minutes! Mohsin Reza owner of The Indian Ocean has joined the growing band of local businesses supporting The Children's Home in Elche and never far away volunteer Lorraine Johnson was on hand to organise the raffle which raised €68 during the afternoon. Jon Tremaine an amazing magician entertained over 50 guests during the special "meal deal" lunch with his extraordinary brand of what he calls "Table Hopping Magic" and out of 70 guests at the fashion show many stayed to fill almost every table in this fabulous restaurant.

There was also the launch of The "Curry Club" where free membership was on offer to all of the guests - the idea is that twice a month there will be a curry tasting day when you will be able to try several different foods for just €1 - yes that's right just €1.

If you would like to find out about free membership of The "Curry Club" email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk to register for your free membership - the first tastings will be on Tuesday 5th August and there are still a few places left! If you miss the 5th the next one is Wednesday 20th August.

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ORBI PLAYA BAND SUCCESS FOR HAH MAR MENOR For the 3rd year running, the Orbi playa Band came to the Mar Menor to support HAH (Help at Home), and this year played 2 venues.

The first was on Monday 28th July at the Casa Familiar Restaurant in Estrella, Los Urrutias, where another stunning performance raised €900 for the charity. The evening was a great success, with almost 200 people enjoying the fantastic music, the beautiful setting in their garden and the food and hospitality of the bar.

Mike Hamnett (Orbi leader/manager), who organises the events with HAH said “we were thrilled to bits with the beautiful garden setting at Casa Familiar , it was very magical with the lights, and we cannot thank HAH and Pam and Roy enough for arranging this evening”.

Tuesday 29th July, and the band came along to the Irish Tavern in Los Alcazares , another great outdoor venue, where 125 people turned up for their 2nd performance of the week, raising a further €600 for HAH. Many volunteers turned up for both evenings, and HAH volunteer Mary Westcott who went to both performances said “ they were excellent, what a treat to have a young British Band playing Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Fitzgerald etc. on hot Spanish evenings whilst raising so much for our charity, roll on next year, Thanks to all who helped to make these nights such a success!"

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DOWN 1. A trap set thus is not together (5) 2. The athlete is out of bed, but he came second (6-2) 3. Anne is unfortunately quite mad (6) 4. Quiet tune for two (4) 5. A revolution cropping up (7) 6. For which players take to the air (5,5) 9. Having given vocal items, girls use them to keep out the glare (3-7) 12. Somehow get rid of set joint (8) 14. Almost aiming for pain-killer (7) 16. The riches derived from the law (6) 19. Delete some of the matter as erroneous (5) 20. She introduces boy to youth leader (4)

SUDOKU CHALLENGE Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. How many species of snake are native to Ireland?

2. Who was the first of the Beatles to have a solo UK number One single?

3. What colour is the starboard light on a ship?

4. Which English cathedral has the tallest spire?

5. What colour was Britain's first two-penny postage stamp?

6. Who carried the flag for Great Britain at the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics?

7. Which Scottish clan were the victims of the Massacre at Glencoe?

8. In 1967, who was the Minister of Transport responsible for the introduction of the breathalyser?

9. What is agoraphobia the fear of?

10. In which British city would you find Arthur's Seat?

11. Which British tax replaced Purchase Tax in 1963?

12. A Cornish Rex and a Devon Rex are breeds of which animal?

13. In which US State is the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes?

14. On which everyday items would you find either a coloured circle, diamond, square or triangle?

15. Who invented the Bunsen burner?

16. What appeared on British streets for the first time on 19th September 1960?

17. In 1991, Bryan Adams beat the previous record of eleven consecutive weeks at No. 1 in the singles charts. Whose record did he beat? (set in 1955. Title : Rose Marie) 18. If you were served with a bhindi bhaji in an Indian restaurant, which vegetable would you have?

19. A bronze statue of whom was unveiled at Aintree in 1988?

20. What is missing from the following list : An old boot, a top hat, a battleship, a dog and a racing car?

21. What would an Australian call trousers?

22. What are the metal discs in the rim of a tambourine called?

23. What type of animal is a Sooty Mangabey?

24. Who was the only woman in Edward Heath's first cabinet?

25. What can be "metric royal", "metric demy" or "metric crown"?

Traffic Wardens, 17. Slim Whitman, 18. Okra, 19. Red Rum , Cat, 13. Alaska, 14. Banknotes, 15. (Robert) Bunsen, 16.

Barbara Castle, 9. Open Spaces, 10. Edinburgh, 11. VAT, 12.

Salisbury, 5. Blue, 6. Stephen Redgrave, 7. MacDonald, 8.

Tuesday Euromillions jackpot 22 million euro

1. None, 2. George Harrison (My Sweet Lord), 3. Green, 4.

ACROSS 1. Assorted dairy pails used in flying show (3,7) 7. A profit once more (5) 8. Drink for morale? (7) 10. Need hint finally (2,3,3) 11. The demeanour of one put among males (4) 13. Prepare to stop (4,2) 15. One could get a bangle from here (6) 17. Call 150 out as leaving pass in the mountains (4) 18. The others don’t get as much, being fidgety (8) 21. Post in flying? (3-4) 22. Fish on ice? (5) 23. Unique opportunity is merely luck (4,6)

QUICK ACROSS: 6 Miserly; 7 Incur; 9 Wit; 10 Desirable; 12 Prohibition; 15 Immediately; 17 Decadence; 19 Shy; 21 Perch; 22 Capable.

DOWN: 1 Civil; 2 Bet; 3 Glue; 4 Unearthly; 5 Outlook; 8 Gibbet; 11 Grievance; 13 Hailed; 14 Impeded; 16 Child; 18 Clap; 20 Sad. CRYPTIC ACROSS: 6 Get away; 7 Onset; 9 Ban; 10 Dynamited; 12 Miss the post; 15 Demonstrate; 17 Well-being; 19 Tit; 21 Guest; 22 Conifer.

DOWN: 1 Penal; 2 Saw; 3 Wary; 4 In dispute; 5 Reverse; 8 Washer; 11 Win or lose; 13 Sister; 14 Revenue; 16 Siren; 18 Noon; 20 Bit.

Modest (10) Famous (5) Leaves (7) Embellished (8) Defeat (4) Revolve (6) Placard (6) Char (4) Music-writer (8) Exaltation (7) Map-book (5) Trust (10)

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A GLASS OF WONDERFUL WATER FROM THE TAP

Pouring a glass of cold drinking water from the tap was something that we all took for granted before we moved to Spain.

Now buying and lugging huge flagons of water home is part of everyday life. Of course, as the weather gets warmer and the days longer we need to drink more fluids. Experts recommend that we should drink around two litres of water every day – unfortunately coffee, wine and beer do not count as they both have a diuretic effect on the body.

Caffeine and alcohol both squeeze water from the cells so that you loose more fluid than you take on board.

If you wait until you are thirsty before you reach for a glass of H2O then you are already dehydrated and the damage is done. When the body is dehydrated it often sends out signals that are misread as hunger pangs. Mild dehydration actually slows down the metabolism, so you are actually missing out two-fold if you let your water in-take slip. In addition, a little dehydration can leave you feeling tired as well as affecting your short term memory.

The Water Filter Co. offer a friendly, quality service, supplying and installing the best in-line water filter systems available, from our compact dual filter system to our five filter Reverse Osmosis systems.

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The answer to this question varies depending on which area you live.

In some areas it would be very dangerous to drink the tap water, whilst in others the high chlorine content not only makes the water unpleas-

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Filter changes for our dual system cost 30€ and a standard filter change for a Reverse Osmosis system is 39€ I have a system fitted by another company, can you still change my filters for me?

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We do not consider our prices cheap, they are reasonable. I am sure that many of us have noticed how the prices tend to be inflated for expats. Our price reflects a fair Spanish price, also all our equipment is sourced here in Spain, we have negotiated special rates with our suppliers and have passed these savings to our customers, we do not

pay expensive shipping costs for filters from other countries not designed for use here in Spain. We have known people charged 85€ for a filter change when the filters are available for only 15€ on the internet, we do not consider this fair or reasonable.

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A DVICE FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAYS Doctors from the Torrevieja Hospital have offered advice on caring for children during the summer holidays because they say "babies and young children aoe very sensitive to heat, as an infant’s skin burns more deeply and much quicker than an adult, who is not always attentive to their situation.”

They advise using sunscreens with physical filters which should be applied fairly frequently, although they do not recommend their use in children who are under 6 months. Neither do they recommend exposing such children to the summer sun who they say should be protected with long-sleeved shirts or hats.

For swimmers who are stung by a jellyfish the experts say "wash the area with salt water to rinse the tentacles off, do not use fresh

water and do not rub the affected area. Remove any remaining tentacles with a gloved hand, stick, shell or tweezers. If you use bare hands to pluck tentacles off, you'll most likely get stung on the fingers. That's also why it's so important to remove them. If you don't the victim will keep getting stung until all the nematocysts (fluid sacs) are used up."

For insect bites they recommend that you carefully remove the sting with tweezers and never squeeze or scratch the area because it can be pushed more deeply into the skin.

In order to raise awareness about

the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, throughout the year a number of healthcare professionals have recently toured many local schools and centres where they have provide advice on preventive measures against various diseases and ailments.

RAPE ARREST 10 YEARS LATER DNA evidence has convicted a man who raped a US student in Madrid a decade ago. The victim returned to her home in Seattle but was contacted after police took a DNA swab from Cristóbal Cañas Moya following his involvement in a robbery. Moya, was given a 27year although he insisted during his trial that the young woman agreed to have sex with him and a friend.

SWIMMING DEATHS Three people have died in water related incidents in Murcia this week. The first victim was a 79 year old man on the Playa Honda in Cartagena. The second was a 30 year old man from Alcantarilla, who died whilst he was bathing in Salto del Usero.

The third victim, a 790 year old woman, was found floating in the sea, at Bocarrambia beach, opposite the Cartagonova camping site.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:10 World War One Remembered Across the Commonwealth. 12:15 Best of Homes Under the Hammer. 12:45 Saints and Scroungers.

13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Wanted Down Under. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather.

20:00 The Sheriffs are Coming. In this episode, the sheriffs are forced to take drastic action when they take on a wedding videographer whose Film - left two newlyweds far from happy. A group of squatters have taken over a south London office block - can the sheriffs get them out? And a loft conversion company takes exception to the presence of the cameras when the sheriffs pay them a visit.

21:00 EastEnders. Alfie comes up with a scheme but his day doesn’t go as planned and he receives some surprise visitors. The police have a request for Ian, but will he agree to go ahead with it? Walford marks the World War One centenary.

21:30 Room 101. Cilla Black, Hugh Dennis and Mel Giedroyc are invited by host Frank Skinner to compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to the depths of Room 101.

22:00 Death in Paradise. Detective drama series. A university reunion party that DI Richard Poole is attending is brought to an abrupt halt when one of the group is murdered with an ice pick. With the case proving particularly sensitive, a new British detective, DI Humphrey Goodman, arrives on the island to help the team get to the bottom of the mysterious case. As the station’s newest recruit with his own set of methods, will Humphrey be able to adjust to his new team and surroundings?

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

23:40 My £9.50 Holiday. My £9.50 Holiday explores the growing phenomenon of the newspaper voucher holiday, and the British families from all walks of life who are taking advantage of these low-cost breaks.

The Film - joins four families and groups who have paid just £9.50 to holiday at home on Park Resorts caravan sites in Skegness and Great Yarmouth. What will they make of their £9.50 holiday? And, in these cash-strapped times, will they think their bargain break is worth it? Narrated by Katherine Kelly.

00:20 Live at the Apollo. Stand Up for the Week star

Rich Hall hosts stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, with the brilliant Mark Watson and the irrepressible Andrew Maxwell.

01:05 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:10 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Wanted Down Under. 08:50 Animal Park. 09:20 Rip Off Britain. 10:05 Operation Cloud Lab: Secrets of the Skies. 11:05 Animal S.O.S. 11:35 Click. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 My Favourite Political Thinker.

13:30 Climbing Great Buildings. 14:00 My Life in Books. 14:30 Breakaway. 15:15 Coast. 15:35 Film The Man From Laramie (U). 17:15 Italy Unpacked.

18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. 19:30 World War I Remembered from the Battlefield. 22:00 World War I Remembered from Westminster Abbey. 00:15 Dragons’ Den. 01:15 University Challenge. 02:15 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 21st Question. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Moira makes a heartbreaking decision. Paddy feels compromised. Ali pushes Belle to come clean.

20:30 Coronation Street. Ken has an unexpected homecoming. Will Max’s behaviour be explained?

Todd’s methods impress Tony.

21:00 Countrywise. The team are at St David’s Head the most western point in Wales where Paul Heiney walks the famous Pembrokeshire coastal path. He calls in on a farm that gives city kids a taste of the country. Wildlife expert Charlotte Uhlenbroek takes a boat to Ramsay Island, home to rare birds and seals.

21:30 Coronation Street. Can Ken forgive Deirdre?

Kylie struggles to accept Max’s diagnosis. Jason has a proposition for Tyrone.

22:00 Long Lost Family. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present the series about remarkable people desperate to find missing members of their families.

This episode features 66-year-old Inge Dart, who grew up in Kenya in the final days of the British Empire.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Perspectives. Jonathan Ross: Alfred Hitchcock - Made in Britain. Series 3, episode 7. Jonathan Ross examines the life and career of the most celebrated director in the history of cinema, Sir Alfred Hitchcock, in a quest for the British roots of his unique style.

Jonathan is a huge fan of the Hollywood legend and finds out what led the son of an East End grocer to embark on a career in the Film - industry.

00:40 Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager.

Documentary covering the period during which Ryan Giggs served as interim manager of Manchester United and his four games in charge of the biggest club in the world.

01:35 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 Britain’s Best Bakery.

Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas.

10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 The Great Falklands Gamble: Revealed. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away.

14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Murder Without Conviction (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 World’s Scariest Drivers. 21:00 Police Interceptors. 22:00 Dangerous Dog Owners and Proud.

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

01:00 Emergency Bikers. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:15 Under the Dome. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

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. 11:30 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 Four in a Bed. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Win it Cook it. 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. 23:55 Kids and Guns. 00:55 The Shooting Gallery. 01:25 Film - Gloria (15). 03:15 Scandal. 04:05 Revenge. 04:45 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:40 Food Unwrapped.

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 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! Show Songs. 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. 09:10 Peppa Pig. 09:15

Monday, Monday, 4th August, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 The Gary Jackson Show, 13:00 Acceptable 80´s with Paul Baker, 14:00 Nightwatch by Terry Pratchett, Episode 1 of 5 15:00 Dr Finlay, Further Adventures of a black bag, The Catch 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, Have you heard the music man by David Napthine 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 Book at Bedtime, Ghost stories, The Erliking 23:00 Classical Nights

Monday, 4th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon with actress Zoe Lucker 18.05 Speekee TV – Something for our younger viewers, a fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish. – La Fiesta 18.15 Spanish Eye – The Goldsmith of Quesada.

18.30 Host Your Own -The Costa Blanca's cookery show.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) NEW – Simon is with the Benidorm Blues Brothers and restaurateur Terri Hughes.

19.30 Inland Spain – Jumilla,its wine producing and scenery.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Heir Hunters. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:45 Saints and Scroungers. 13:15 Bargain Hunt.

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

14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Wanted Down Under. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

20:00 Fake Britain. Matt Allwright investigates the conmen who are trying to get their hands on people’s money by using fakes, forgeries and frauds and shows how to avoid being taken for a ride. This episode looks at the tragic story of Cheznye Emmons, the 23-yearold fatally poisoned by fake gin. With exclusive footage filmed for Fake Britain, the programme follows her father as he turns investigator to track down more of the killer counterfeit booze. Plus, what’s really in a lamb curry? Matt reveals the extraordinary level of food fakery across the UK. 20:30 EastEnders. Mick prepares to face his demons,

but will he be able to go through with it? Ian is feeling the pressure and his actions land another Walford resident in trouble. Seeking the truth, Kat is delivered a bombshell.

21:00 Holby City. Affair of the Mind. Serena’s mother takes a turn for the worse, but instead of receiving sympathy she finds herself confronted about it from all sides, as a patient challenges her methods of dealing with Adrienne, while Guy questions her ability to be a carer and a consultant at the same time. Arthur becomes increasingly worried about Zosia, convinced her constant partying is affecting her skills as a doctor - so much so that when his girlfriend is brought in with an infection, he doesn’t trust his colleague to treat her.

The pressure of running Darwin ward has put Mo in a bad mood - so Adele, Johnny and Mr Thompson conspire to put a smile back on her face.

22:00 In the Club. Drama following the lives of six pregnant women and their partners. At the local parentcraft class, six pregnant women and their partners are preparing for the arrival of their babies. Housewife Diane, schoolgirl Rosie, newlywed Jasmin, business-

woman Roanna, midwife Vicky and blog writer and teaching assistant Kim each have their own issues to deal with. Diane and husband Rick are expecting their miracle child having been told they would never conceive. But a late scan reveals more than they bargained for and with mounting pressure on unemployed Rick to provide for his family, drastic measures are taken. Meanwhile, fifteen-year-old Rosie is hiding her pregnancy from everyone - her dad, the school and even her baby’s mystery father. Alone and frightened, she turns to Kim’s pregnancy blog for support. But with her waistband fit to burst, she won’t be able to keep her secret forever.

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

23:35 Have I Got Old News for You. The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Danny Baker and Cathy Newman.

00:05 Imagine.... Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny’s Pictures? Alan Yentob presents the incredible story of a mysterious nanny who died in 2009 leaving a secret hoard of thousands of stunning photographs.

01:20 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:25 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:05 Best of Homes Under the Hammer. 07:35 Wanted Down Under. 08:20 Animal Park. 09:20 Rip Off Britain. 10:05 Food Inspectors. 11:05 The Great Property Race. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News.

12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 My Favourite Political Thinker. 13:30 Climbing Great Buildings. 14:00 Coast.

14:10 My Life in Books. 14:40 The Super League Show.

15:25 Film - Picnic (PG). 17:15 Italy Unpacked. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. 21:00 Coast. 22:00 The Secret History of Our Streets. 23:00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 The Stuarts. 01:20 Hive Alive. 02:20 This is BBC Two.

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. 14:10 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 Four in a Bed. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Win it Cook it. 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. 00:00 Royal Marines Commando School. 01:05 Pokerstars.Com PCA. 02:00 Hard Knocks. 02:55 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 03:25 Transworld Sport. 04:20 British F3. 04:50 Mobil 1.

05:15 Ironman UK. 05:45 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 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! Show Songs. 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. 09:10 Peppa Pig. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 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 - A Surrogate’s Terror. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Henry and Anne: The Lovers Who Changed History. 21:00 The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies. 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Police Interceptors.

02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Wentworth. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

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 21st Question. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. There is a shock in store for Donna and Marlon. Sean is heartbroken. Cain decides to help the only way he knows how.

21:00 Love Your Garden. Alan Titchmarsh, David Domoney, Frances Tophill and Katie Rushworth transform more unloved back yards into stunning oases. In this episode, the team accept the challenge of creating a garden for the Chapman family, whose twin girls suffer from a serious life-shortening condition.

22:00 Kids behind Bars. Documentary focusing on some of America’s youngest and most dangerous criminals. Indiana’s Wabash Correctional Facility, a maximum security prison, is home to 40 teenagers serving terms for up to 65 years for murder, armed robbery and assault. In the state of Indiana, children as young as ten can be tried and sentenced for serious crimes within the adult criminal justice system.

Their childhoods lost, these boys are fighting to come to terms with how just one moment of madness has completely devastated their young lives. Caught in a system that seems to work against them, what are their hopes for the future?

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:40 The Chase. 00:40 Tales From Northumberland with Robson Green. 01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen. 05:15 Britain’s Best Bakery.

Channel 4 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

Tuesday, 5th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale).

18.05 Spanish Dive Adventures – off the coast of Spain 18.30 Let’s Talk Special – we speak to infamous controversial outspoken radio talk show host John Guant.

19.00 Real England (series) – Dorset – the county with charm & history - where the Black Death famously entered England!

22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Tuesday, uesday, 5th August, 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 Nightwatch by Terry Pratchett, Episode 2 of 5 15:00 Dr Finlay, The Fever 16:00 Solid Gold 60´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, A Whole new ball game - The Final Supper 20:00 Drama at 8, McLevy, Eraser by David Napthine 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Ghost Stories, Mr Pettinger’s Demon 23:00 Classical Nights.

00:00 Exite Overnight.

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6th august 02:30 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:35 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Heir Hunters. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:45 Saints and Scroungers. 13:15 Bargain Hunt.

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

14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Wanted Down Under. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

20:00 The Sheriffs are Coming. When a Yorkshire beauty therapist paid to have a tattoo removed by a local salon, she ended up with third degree burns. Can the sheriffs get the man that carried out the removal to pay up what he owes? Sheriffs Lawrence and Kev try and get a Bristol BMW garage to pay up what they owe an unhappy customer. And someone has ripped off the classic children’s TV show, Button Moon. Can some other stars of TV get the show’s creator the money he’s owed?

21:00 The Great British Bake Off. Cake. The baking challenge is back for another year, welcoming the tent’s youngest-ever baker and the oldest. All 12 bakers will be challenged on their baking skills from every angle by judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, all the while helped - or hindered - by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.

22:00 Operation Wild. Clare Balding and vet Steve Leonard find out how developments in human medicine are transforming the way sick animals are treated around the world. Clare discovers how vets in China keep baby pandas alive. Plus, a pioneering operation in Cameroon could transform the life of Shufai the gorilla and an elephant in Laos with a gunshot wound has to have an X-ray at a human hospital.

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

23:35 Who Do They Think They are? 10 Years, 100 Shows. The genealogy show celebrates ten years and 100 episodes with a look back at the outstanding moments of the award-winning series. This one-off special features the shocks, surprises, tears, and laughter that have marked the 100 celebrities’ extraordinary journeys into their family histories. It remembers the dramatic highlights, from Jeremy Paxman’s tears to Boris Johnson’s astonishment at his incredible royal connections, as well as the sometimes inadvertently funny bits.

00:35 Film - The Man Without a Face (12).

Compelling drama about a former teacher who has been a recluse since being disfigured in an accident.

Starring: Mel Gibson.

BBC 2 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Wanted Down Under. 08:45 Animal Park. 09:15 Rip Off Britain. 10:00 Talk to the Animals. 11:00 The Machine Gun and Skye’s Band of Brothers. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 Life in the Freezer. 13:30 Life in the Freezer. 14:00 My Life in Books. 14:30 Breakaway.

15:15 Film - Mrs. Miniver (U). 17:20 Italy Unpacked.

18:20 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. 21:00 The Stuarts.

22:00 The World’s War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire.

23:00 Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 The Secret History of Our Streets.

01:20 The Village That’s Falling Into the Sea. 01:50 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 21st Question. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Paddy worries that Marlon is in too deep. Leyla enjoys the extra attention. Moira is suspicious of Cain.

20:30 Coronation Street. Will Ken revive a hopeless Peter? Furious Jason discovers Todd’s scams. Lloyd struggles to forget Andrea.

21:00 All Star Mr and Mrs. Hoping to hit the jackpot this time are Coronation Street’s Debbie Rush and her husband Andrew, journalist Matthew Wright with his wife Amelia and golfer Tony Jacklin alongside wife Astrid. Which of the couples know each other best?

22:00 Secrets From the Clink. Grinding Men Good.

Two-part documentary about crime and punishment in the nineteenth century, featuring the descendants of those who fell foul of the law. Johnny Vegas, Len Goodman and Mariella Frostrup go on an emotional journey to discover how their ancestors coped doing time in Victorian prisons. In part one, Len discovers how his great-grandfather threatened to kill his father with a pickaxe, assaulted his mother and was sentenced to five years penal servitude. The four times great-grandparents of Johnny, Philip and Ann Haines, both spent time in jail for stealing and drunkenness -

and Johnny learns why prison warders are still called screws. Mariella’s ancestor, the entrepreneur William Martin Eckersley, was found guilty of fraud. It seems that the shame and embarrassment of his fall brought on a stroke at the age of only 30 after he was released early from HMP Lancaster. Mariella wants to find out what became of him.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Weight Loss Ward. Documentary series chronicling the work of the UK’s biggest and busiest obesity unit based at the Sunderland Royal Hospital.

00:40 Off the Beaten Track. Christine Bleakley ventures off the main roads and away from the big cities to explore some lesser-known British locations. In this episode, Christine heads to the back-roads of Herefordshire, where she takes to the River Wye for a spot of wild swimming. She gets a crash course in steering a 15-tonne antique traction engine, and guides a working horse to control bracken in one of the county’s many ancient woods.

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

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 Mind over Murder (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Ultimate Police Interceptors. 21:00 Emergency Bikers. 22:00 World’s Worst Storms. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Born to Kill? 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

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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. 14:10 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 Four in a Bed. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Win it Cook it. 18:00 Couples Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money. 22:00 One Born Every Minute. 23:00 The Mimic. 23:30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 00:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 01:25 Lovebox Festival 2014. 02:20 Heston’s Great British Food. 03:15 Film - Elegy (15). 05:10 Revenge. 05:55 River Cottage Bites.

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

13:00 Power Anthems with Paul Baker, 14:00 Nightwatch by Terry Pratchett, Episode 3 of 5 15:00 Dr Finlay, The miracle of Lestrange 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, May all your wishes come true, by David Napthine 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Ghost stories. Mr Gray’s Folly 23:00 Classical Nights,

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! Show Songs. 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

Wednesday, 6th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with former keyboardist of the Animals Alan Price.

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

19.00 An Evening With... the Torrevieja Rockfest. Rocking it at the Eras de la Sal. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

7th august

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Heir Hunters. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:45 Saints and Scroungers. 13:15 Bargain Hunt.

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

14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Wanted Down Under. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

20:00 Fake Britain. Matt Allwright investigates the conmen who are trying to get their hands on people’s money by using fakes, forgeries and frauds and shows how to avoid being taken for a ride. This episode looks at lorry drivers faking their working hours records, and the devastating effect this illegal tampering can have on innocent road users. Plus, the fake holiday tickets that left a family of eleven stranded at the airport, and the truth about fake degrees and the damage they are doing to Britain’s job market.

20:30 EastEnders. In a tricky situation, Mick finds himself torn about what actions to take. Stacey receives a visit from her family but she is shocked when she hears what her mother has to say. Linda receives a surprising phone call that shakes her to the core. Kat is shocked when she makes an upsetting discovery. As Kat tries to deal with last night’s events everything is put on hold by an unexpected development. Stacey is given a way out, but will she take it?

Mick is forced to come clean to Linda, but will she stand by him? Dean receives some relationship advice from an oblivious Stan.

21:30 Scrappers. Pay Day. Documentary following straight-talking Terry and glamorous Lyndsay, who run a multi-million-pound scrap empire from Bolton’s Metro Salvage, the biggest scrap metal yard in the north west. Terry Walker and his wife Lyndsay don’t always see eye-to eye. So, when Lyndsay discovers Terry’s spent the week’s payroll at a car auction, all hell breaks loose. Little Dave, Boyle, Coxy and the rest of the lads rely on Terry - a lot of them couldn’t get a job anywhere else. Debs and Michelle at the on-site cafe are worried that no-one will pay off their tab from the tick book.

22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? Julie Walters.

Series 12, episode 1. Celebrity genealogy series.

Actress and national treasure Julie Walters follows her roots back to rural Ireland. On the trail of her great grandfather, Anthony Clarke, Julie’s journey takes her to County Mayo where she discovers Anthony was at the centre of a revolutionary movement fighting for land rights. Julie unearths a tale of poverty and tyranny - and ultimately triumph, at a tumultuous time in

Irish history.

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

23:35 Motorway Cops. Human Traffic. Reality series revealing the everyday heroism of the traffic police. In west Yorkshire, five motorways meet in one of Britain’s busiest crossroads. West Yorkshire’s motorway cops Craig Warner and Dan Kellet discover some men from Iran in the back of a HGV. PCs Andrew Gudgeon and Craig Taylor respond to a call of crash on the motorway that leads to a manhunt. PCs Michelle Rookes and Brian Harrison arrest a drunk driver. PCs Andrew Gudgeon and Craig Taylor spot a young man running away from a car left in a garage forecourt and give chase on foot. Michelle Rookes and Andy Bell pull over a tailgater and discover he has the incorrect insurance for his journey. PCs Mark Claxton and Martin Willis follow a speeding driver tailgating and measure his speed up to 100mph before pulling him over.

00:35 Film - Trust the Man (15). Romantic comedy about two couples fighting to save their relationships.

Starring: David Duchovny.

02:15 Holiday Weatherview. 02:20 BBC News.

20:30 Tonight. Do You Let Your Kids Play Out? Fiona Foster investigates if today’s youngsters really are at more risk than previous generations, and finds out what is being done to give some children their freedom back.

21:00 Emmerdale. Donna and Ross are forced to work together. Jai resorts to blackmail. Cain is given some home truths.

21:30 Harbour Lives. Ben Fogle meets expert forager John Wright, who takes him on a culinary seaside journey along the beautiful Ossmington Mills.

22:00 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Children’s Ward. Normaler and Normaler. First in a three-part series in which the young patients of Newcastle’s Great North Children’s Hospital are given cameras to record their experiences.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Benidorm. It is all go at the Solana as Mateo prepares for his first water aerobics class.

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

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

BBC 2

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 IPC European Swimming Championships. 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 Four in a Bed. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal. 17:30 Win it Cook it. 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 First Time Farmers. 00:05 Child Genius. 01:05 One Born Every Minute. 02:05 Embarrassing Bodies.

03:00 Born in the Wild. 03:55 Food Unwrapped. 04:25 Dispatches. 04:55 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:50 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures.

07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Wanted Down Under. 08:50 Animal Park. 09:20 Rip Off Britain. 10:05 Escape to the Continent. 11:05 Gardeners’ World.

11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 Life in the Freezer. 13:30 Life in the Freezer. 14:00 My Life in Books. 14:30 Film - Quo Vadis (PG). 17:15 Italy Unpacked. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow.

19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. 21:00 Natural World. 22:00 The Honourable Woman. 23:00 QI. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 The World’s War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire. 01:20 Nick and Margaret: Too Many Immigrants? 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 21st Question. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Cain has not been honest with Moira. Paddy gets a reality check. Ross puts Donna in danger.

Channel 4

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! Show Songs. 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 Ultimate 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 Husband She Met Online. 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 Killer Next Door: Countdown to Murder. 22:00 Autopsy. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 On the Yorkshire Buses. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Thursday, Thursday, 7th August, 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 Nightwatch by Terry Pratchett, Episode 4 of 5 15:00 Dr Finlay, Birth and Death 16:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, The Navy Lark. The Montezuela Revolution 20:00 Drama at 8, Tony Teardrop by Esther Wilson, Episode 1 of 2 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Ghost Stories, The ritual of the bones 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

Thursday 7th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Alistair McGowan, impressionist, stand-up comic, actor, singer and writer.

18.05 The Wedding Show (series) – Make-up.

18.15 Spanish Eye – How about Mini Golf!

18.30 Loose Talk – A light hearted discussion programme.

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

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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8th august 07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Heir Hunters. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. 12:45 Saints and Scroungers. 13:15 Bargain Hunt.

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

14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Wanted Down Under. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

20:00 The Sheriffs are Coming. The sheriffs meet a Midlands beauty salon manager who was dismissed from her job for being pregnant. Can they get the salon owner to pay up the tens of thousands of pounds a court says he owes her? A puppeteer’s van broke down just days after she bought it. When sheriffs Lawrence and Kev visit the garage that sold it to her, their enforcement turns epic. Elsewhere, things get physical when the sheriffs visit a Coventry convenience store.

21:00 EastEnders. Cora comes face-to-face with a blast from the past. Linda is distraught when a former ally makes a damning revelation. Financial concerns are cast aside as Kat and Alfie’s lives are changed forever.

21:30 Scrappers. A New Broom. Documentary following straight-talking Terry and glamorous Lyndsay, who run a multi-million-pound scrap empire from Bolton’s Metro Salvage, the biggest scrap metal yard in the north west. Terry has promised Lyndsay that he’ll stay away from car auctions and curb his spending. With Lyndsay watching his every move, Terry puts the pressure on Little Dave and Chris with his new ideas to make the yard more profitable. Debs and Michelle have problems with their new menu, and everyone’s keeping a wide berth when Terry decides to train young Boyle in the crane.

22:00 Walter. Pilot. Comedy drama starring Adrian Dunbar, Alexandra Roach, Kayvan Novak, Harry Hadden-Paton, Gerard Horan, Richie Campbell about a world-weary detective and father. Walter is facing imminent bankruptcy, while at work the appointment of a new chief superintendent coincides with the dramatic death of a serving detective. Walter is tasked with taking over the dead officer’s cases and trying to track down an undercover officer, apparently lost and alone deep within a hardened drugs gang.

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

23:35 John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left the Building. Filmed in front of a packed house at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, John Bishop delights his home crowd, illustrating why he has become one of the nation’s favourite comedians. With an outlook that rings true with anyone and everyone, John makes the trials and tribulations of everyday life - from parenthood and middle age to supporting a football team - hilarious.

Mastermind. 21:30 Sweets Made Simple. 22:00 The Great British Bake Off. 22:30 Gardeners’ World. 23:00 Edinburgh Nights. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Film - The Lady (12). 02:10 The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway.

03:10 This is BBC Two.

secure the formula for a baldness-curing product that will bring untold fortune to the company that lands the patent first. Starring: Clive Owen, Julia Roberts, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Giamatti, Dan Daily, Lisa Roberts Gillan-

Inbetweeners USA. 03:25 Desperate Housewives. 04:05 Revenge. 04:50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:45 How to Cook Like Heston.

ITV

01:55 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

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! Show Songs. 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. 09:10 Peppa Pig. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Police Interceptors. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours.

15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - After All These Years. 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 On the Yorkshire Buses. 22:00 Big Brother: Live Eviction. 23:35 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 00:35 Stand by Your Man. 01:15 Super Casino. 04:10 World’s Scariest Drivers.

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

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 21st Question. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Rakesh manipulates the situation.

Andy gets a nasty reminder of the past. David feels left out of the engagement party.

20:30 Coronation Street. Will Peter fight for Simon’s sake? Lloyd worries over Andrea. Beth has a surprising reaction.

21:00 The Dales. Adrian Edmondson is back for a third series with more stories of a summer in the lives of the people who live and work in the Yorkshire Dales.

In the first episode in this series he revisits Ravenseat Farm in Swaledale where sheep farmers Clive and Amanda Owen and their six children have faced a harsh winter. He spends the day helping out and is introduced to their latest addition, baby Sidney. Adrian meets Angela Baker, who was Miss February in that famous WI calendar, and the local theatrical group the Grassington Players - who are about to stage the first ever amateur production of Calendar Girls. Then he returns to Kirkby Malham where he meets young farmer Will Wildman, who has just left school in order to take a more hands-on approach on his family farm.

00:45 EastEnders Omnibus. 03:10 Weather for the Week Ahead. 03:15 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Wanted Down Under. 08:50 Animal Park. 09:20 Rip Off Britain. 10:05 The Big Allotment Challenge. 11:05 First Time on the Front Line. 11:35 The Travel Show. 12:00 BBC News.

12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 Life in the Freezer. 13:30 Life in the Freezer. 14:00 My Life in Books. 14:30 Breakaway. 15:15 Film - Lust for Life (PG). 17:15 Italy Unpacked. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads.

19:30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo.

20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. 21:00

21:30 Coronation Street. Peter is reunited with a face from the past. Can Andrea charm Lloyd? Kirk realises what is important.

22:00 Doc Martin. The Practice Around the Corner.

Mrs Tishell returns to the village. Martin has to work out what is wrong with beachcomber Lorna. Al and Morwenna have an internet dating disaster, and romance is blossoming for Bert and Jennifer.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Film – Duplicity (12). Comedy drama set in the world of corporate espionage. Two spies compete to

Channel 4 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 Four in a Bed. 15:40 Countdown. 16:30 Deal or No Deal.

17:30 Win it Cook it. 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 - The Dilemma (12). 02:30 Derek. 03:00 The

Channel 5

Friday 8th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with a singer with a big voice, the fabulous Alison Moyet.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Two more experts share their expertise to make your life in Spain easier.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon is with Geoff Watts who famously sold Churchill Insurance to become a singing artist and is known on the Costa for his Neil Diamond Show.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Stevie is back with live music from Sister Act, Lucinda and Nick Gold plus loads more.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Friday 8th August, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes 14:00 Nightwatch by Terry Pratchett, Episode 5 of 5 15:00 Dr Finlay, The Golden Fishbone 16:00 Rewind the Radio with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Hancocks Half Hour. The Fete 20:00 Drama at 8, Tony Teardrop by Esther Wilson, Ep 2 of 2 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Ghost Stories, Nocturne 23:00 Classical Nights followed by Exite Overnight.

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07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 The Great British Bake Off. 13:30 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News. 14:15 Escape to the Country. 15:00 Rugby League Challenge Cup Semi-Final. 17:30 Final Score.

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

18:40 Pointless. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a special celebrity edition of the general knowledge quiz featuring Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson, Ronni Ancona and Phil Cornwell, Su Pollard and Ruth Madoc and Josh Widdicombe and Sara Pascoe.

19:30 Tumble. Episode 1. Live entertainment show presented by Alex Jones. Ten celebrities give incredible gymnastic, circus and acrobatic-inspired performances, both on the floor and up high on the aerial hoop. The fearless cast includes world boxing champion Carl Froch and Girl’s Aloud’s Sarah Harding. The celebrities hope to impress a stellar judging line-up including Olympic legend Nadia Comaneci and Team GB hero Louis Smith.

21:00 The National Lottery. Break the Safe. Time is money as three pairs of contestants find out in this quiz against the clock hosted by Nick Knowles. The Saturdays push the Lotto button and perform too.

Plus, a look a the National Lottery arts finalists.

21:50 Casualty. Rita is thrown when her husband Mark turns up at the ED after being badly beaten in prison. He refuses to have any treatment unless she agrees to talk to him about their divorce. Connie, unaware of Rita’s connection with Mark, resorts to disrupting the nurse’s job interview in order to get him to surgery. How long will Rita be able to keep her secret?

Elsewhere, Jeff and Samantha’s relationship seems to be going well, and as Lofty and Cal use some creative thinking to reunite a couple struggling to cope with their autistic son.

22:40 Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Mammy? It’s all kicking off in the Brown residence, as Rory and Dino have a bust-up and Mark and Betty announce their imminent departure to Australia.

23:10 BBC News. 23:30 Michael Mcintyre’s Showtime.

00:30 The Football League Show. 01:50 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:55 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:25 Film - The Falcon and the Co-Eds (PG). 08:30 Film - The Falcon Out West (PG). 09:35 The Living

Planet. 10:30 Sweets Made Simple. 11:00 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. 11:30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. 12:00 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. 12:30 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. 13:00 Railways of the Great War with Michael Portillo. 13:30 Rick Stein’s India. 14:30 John Mills. 15:05 Film - We Dive at Dawn (U). 16:40 Flog It. 17:00 Natural World. 18:00 Cycling.

19:00 Great War Diaries. 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 Dad’s Army. 21:30 Proms Extra 2014.

22:15 Melvyn Bragg’s Radical Lives. 23:15 QI XL. 00:00 Film - Seraphim Falls (15). 01:45 Film - Mother’s Boys (15). 03:15 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Pat and Stan. 07:10 Pat and Stan. 07:20 Pat and Stan. 07:25 Dino Dan. 07:35 Dino Dan. 07:50 Canimals. 07:55 Canimals. 08:05 Sooty. 08:15 Nerds and Monsters. 08:25 Nerds and Monsters. 08:40 Mr. Bean. 08:55 Chowder. 09:10 Chowder. 09:25 ITV News. 09:30 Weekend. 10:25 The Hungry Sailors.

11:25 Film - Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man (PG). 13:15 ITV News and Weather. 13:20 Storage Hoarders. 14:20 The Unforgettable.... 15:20 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover.

16:25 All Star Mr and Mrs. Phillip Schofield presents the classic game show in which three celebrity couples battle it out to win up to 30,000 pounds for charity.

Hoping to hit the jackpot this time are Coronation Street’s Debbie Rush and her husband Andrew, journalist Matthew Wright with his wife Amelia and golfer Tony Jacklin alongside wife Astrid. Which of the couples know each other best?

17:25 Film - Housesitter (PG). Romantic comedy.

Architect Newton Davis builds a dream home for his childhood sweetheart and is promptly dumped.

Devastated, he seeks solace in the arms of a waitress, but sneaks off into the night once he has had his fun.

The spurned waitress exacts her revenge by moving into the empty house and masquerading as Newton’s wife - and then things start getting really complicated.

Starring: Steve Martin.

19:20 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

19:45 The Guide to You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill reveals the clips that make Framed fantastic.

Featuring a dog on a slide, a ping pong pussy cat and a granny falling foul of a micro scooter.

20:45 Tipping Point. Lucky Stars. Ben Shephard presents another celebrity edition of the game show.

Chance, luck and nerves of steel all count as impressionist and comedian Jon Culshaw, television presenter Jenni Falconer and Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner try to win 20,000 pounds for charity by taking on a giant version of a classic arcade machine.

21:45 All Star Family Fortunes. Vernon Kay presents the popular gameshow. Casualty’s Patrick Robinson and his family compete against The X Factor’s Rylan Clark and his clan to win thousands of pounds for their chosen charities.

22:45 Film - Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (U). The first to be filmed of George Lucas’s epic sci-fi series, revamped with new scenes and special effects by the director in 1997. Following the death of his family at the hands of the evil Empire, young Luke Skywalker becomes apprentice to an ageing Jedi Knight - a warrior who harnesses the power of the allpervading Force - and embarks on a mission to rescue a rebel princess and thwart the Empire’s plans to enslave the galaxy. Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker.Includes ITV News and Weather at 23:40.

01:30 The Cube. 02:20 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4 06:10 Deal or No Deal. 07:05 Transworld Sport. 08:00 Armoy Road Races. 09:00 The Morning Line. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:25 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:55 Frasier. 11:25 Frasier. 11:55 The Big Bang Theory. 12:20 The Big Bang Theory. 12:45 The Simpsons. 13:10 The Simpsons. 13:40 Speed with Guy Martin. 14:40 Channel 4 Racing. 17:10 Come Dine with Me. 17:40 Come Dine with Me. 18:10 Come Dine with Me. 18:40 Come Dine with Me. 19:15 Come Dine with Me. 19:40 Channel 4 News. 20:05 Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year. 21:00 Grand Designs. 22:00 Film Immortals (15). 00:10 Film - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (18). 02:15 The Last Leg. 03:00 Utopia. 03:55 Homeland. 05:00 Hollyoaks Omnibus.

Channel 5 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.

08:20 Make Way for Noddy. 08:35 City of Friends.

08:55 Little Princess. 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:25 Angelina Ballerina. 09:40 Rupert Bear. 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown.

11:00 Access. 11:10 Meerkat Manor. 11:40 Police Interceptors. 12:40 Ultimate Police Interceptors. 13:40 Film - Rocky IV (PG). 15:30 Film - Any Which Way You Can (15). 17:40 Film - The Sea Wolves (PG). 20:00 Cricket on 5. 21:00 World’s Worst Storms. 21:55 5 News Weekend. 22:00 Big Brother. 23:00 Dangerous Dog Owners and Proud. 00:05 Big Brother’s Bit on the Psych. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big.

Saturday 9th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with a singer with a big voice, the fabulous Alison Moyet.

18.05 FAQ - Two more experts share their expertise to make your life in Spain easier.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon is with Geoff Watts who famously sold Churchill Insurance to become a singing artist and is known on the Costa for his Neil Diamond Show.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Stevie is back with live music from Sister Act, Lucinda and Nick Gold plus loads more.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Saturday 9th 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.

10th August

07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Sunday Morning Live. 12:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 13:00 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News. 14:15 Escape to the Country. 15:00 Cycling. 19:35 BBC News. 19:50 BBC Regional News.

20:00 Antiques Roadshow. Hampton Court Castle.

Fiona Bruce and the team return for a second visit to Hampton Court Castle in rural Herefordshire.

Thousands of visitors arrive laden with precious objects amongst which are a silver dish given to Chamberlain after his famous ‘Peace In Our Time’ speech, a collection of silver drinking urns shaped as Herefordshire bulls made by the greatest silversmith of the day, and a modern-day collection of SAS medals, which carry an astonishing valuation.

21:00 Countryfile. Summer Special. The Countryfile team head to the Cotswold County Show in Cirencester for a celebration of the best of rural Britain, bringing along special guests weatherman John Hammond, Masterchef winner Phil Vickery, poet Ian McMIllan, cartoonist Tony Husband and an England cricketing great, to join in the day. Ellie Harrison tries her hand at archery, Matt Baker discovers how 100 years ago the showground played host to soldiers rather than summer revellers, Adam Henson takes up the Show’s theme of ‘where town meets country’ inviting some city viewers for a taste of life on the farm, Tom Heap takes to the treetops for a unique view of the local wildlife.

22:00 The Village. Returning for a new series, historical drama series set in a Derbyshire village. Bert is accused of cheating in the annual village race. It’s the word of a farmer’s boy against that of a peer of the realm. The Middletons need the money and Grace is not afraid of a fight.

23:00 BBC News. 23:15 BBC Regional News.

23:25 Match of the Day. Community Shield Highlights. Jason Mohammad introduces highlights of the annual season curtain-raiser as Premier League champions Manchester City take on FA Cup winners Arsenal at Wembley.

00:10 Live at the Apollo. 00:40 Film – Annapolis (12).

02:15 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:20 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:00 Countryfile. 08:00 Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets. 09:00 Gardeners’ World. 09:30 The Beechgrove Garden. 10:00 The Football League Show.

11:20 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 12:50 Rick Stein’s India. 13:50 Film – Firecreek (12). 15:30 Live Rugby League Challenge Cup. 18:00 Songs of Praise. 18:35 Flog It. 19:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 20:00 Tropic of Capricorn. 21:00 Dragons’ Den. 22:00 James May’s Cars of the People. 23:00 Legacy. 00:30 Film The Trench (15). 02:05 Countryfile. 03:00 Holby City.

04:00 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Pat and Stan. 07:10 Pat and Stan. 07:20 Pat and Stan. 07:25 Dino Dan. 07:35 Dino Dan. 07:50 Canimals. 07:55 Canimals. 08:05 Sooty. 08:15 Nerds and Monsters. 08:25 Nerds and Monsters. 08:40 Mr. Bean. 08:55 Chowder. 09:10 Chowder. 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. 12:30 Love Your Garden. 13:30 Long Lost Family. 14:30 Columbo: Troubled Waters. 16:30 Midsomer Murders. 18:35 Tipping Point. 19:30 ITV Regional News. 19:45 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Come on Down! The Game Show Story. Fourpart series, presented by Bradley Walsh, which examines the history of the TV game show. Featuring classic archive footage and interviews with some of the biggest names in entertainment, these programmes chart key moments in the genre and tell the stories behind some of Britain’s best-loved shows. In the first episode in the series, Bradley meets game show legend Sir Bruce Forsyth and hears all about an incredible career which has spanned six decades. The programme also looks at how the BBC and ITV battled it out for supremacy with The Generation Game and 3-21 and how imported American shows like The Price Is Right had an impact on British TV. Sir Terry Wogan reveals the secrets behind Blankety Blank’s success and there are interviews with game show stars past and present, including Ant and Dec, Carol Vorderman, Richard Osman, Phillip Schofield, Vernon Kay, Les Dennis, Jim Bowen, Stephen Mulhern, Ben Shephard and Bamber Gascoigne.

21:00 The Zoo. Documentary going behind the scenes at London Zoo in Regent’s Park and its sister zoo at Whipsnade in Bedfordshire. This episode follows the journey of three Sumatran tiger cubs. They are filmed from birth to the last time they can be handled before they become too dangerous.

22:00 The Great War. The People’s Story. One hun-

dred years after the outbreak of the First World War, this dramatised documentary series uses the original diaries, letters, and memoirs of the men and women who were caught up in a conflict which would change their lives and their country forever.

23:00 ITV News and Weather.

23:15 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Children’s Ward. Normaler and Normaler. Episode 1. First in a three-part series in which the young patients of Newcastle’s Great North Children’s Hospital are given cameras to record their experiences. The kids are dealing with everything from everyday minor injuries to major surgery and life-threatening illnesses. In this episode, Isaac has been stuck in hospital for 41 days without any solid food and would now do anything for a bacon butty.

00:15 Premiership Rugby 7s Highlights. 01:15 The Store. 03:15 Motorsport UK. 04:10 British Superbike Highlights. 05:05 Britain’s Best Bakery. 05:55 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4 05:00 Hollyoaks Omnibus. 07:10 How I Met Your Mother. 07:35 How I Met Your Mother. 08:00 Caterham Motorsport. 08:30 London Triathlon. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch.

13:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 14:30 The Big Bang Theory. 15:00 The Big Bang Theory. 15:25 The Simpsons. 15:55 The Simpsons. 16:25 Film - Step Up 3 (12). 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 Eagle (12). 01:15 Film - Red Cliff (15). 03:40 First Time Farmers. 04:35 The Million Pound Drop. 05:30 Deal or No Deal.

Adventures. 09:40 Rupert Bear. 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown.

11:00 Access. 11:10 Police Interceptors. 12:10 Police Interceptors. 13:10 Police Interceptors. 14:10 Film Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (PG). 15:55 Film - Baby Boom (PG). 18:05 Film - The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (PG). 20:00 Cricket on 5. 20:55 5 News Weekend. 21:00 Caught with Their Fingers in the Till. 22:00 Big Brother. 23:00 Film – Killers (12). 01:00 Shoplifters and Proud. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 World’s Scariest Drivers. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 Make it Big.

Sunday 10th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with Eastenders, Footballer’s Wives and Waterloo Road actress Zoe Lucker 18.05 Speekee TV – Something for our younger viewers, a fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish. – La Fiesta 18.15 Spanish Eye – The Goldsmith of Quesada.

18.30 Host Your Own The Costa Blanca's very own home grown cookery show. 6 contestants try to impress 3 judges with their cooking and hosting. Single mother Alex Trotter 19.00 Let's Talk (series) NEW – Simon is with the Benidorm Blues Brothers & entertainer agent Terri Hughes.

19.30 Inland Spain – A short drive from the coast is Jumilla 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 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. 07:35 The Mr. Men Show. 07:50 Chloe’s Closet. 08:00 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:20 Milkshake Monkey. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:35 City of Friends. 08:50 Little Princess. 09:00 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:15 Olly the Little White Van. 09:20 Angelina Ballerina. 09:35 Bert and Ernie’s Great

Sunday 10th August, 2014 08:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft, 10:00 Solid Gold 60´s with Steven Hambley, 11:00 Supersonic 70´s with Steven Hambley, 12:00 Power Anthems with Paul Baker, 13:00 Classic Country Countdown 14:00 Sunday Play - Rasputin with Robert Glennister 16:00 Comedy - Cabin Pressure with Stephanie Cole - Ottery St Mary 17:00 The Ultimate UK Chart Show with Jason Scott, 20:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft (Rpt), 22:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

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(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

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this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line!!! (100861) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon.

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

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

(102359) This detached villa is situated in Blue Lagoon. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and comes fully furnished. It has a glazed in conservatory, private solarium, and off-road parking, as well as ample storage areas. It is on a 250m2 plot. EUR 149.500. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102360) This well-maintained 2 bed, 2 bath top-floor duplex is located just a few minutes from local amenities and the Los Dolses school. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102354) Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath top floor apartment, sea views of the beautiful La Zenia Beach, 280 mt2 property, 30 mt2 Terrace, private solarium upstairs (as big as the property), lovely commu. pool with artificial grass, great opportunity for investment or permanent living. A few meters from the beach and all amenities.

Price: 298.700 Euros. Call 96673-00-57. (139984)

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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, 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 amaz-

ing 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

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Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. For viewing contact: 96673-00-57. (109130) Large apartment in Punta Prima, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large terrace, air cond. quiet area, low comm. fees, well mantained, fully furnished, good investment, 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 Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beauti-

ful garden, 1.000 mtr2 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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TURNAROUND IN SPAIN LABOUR MARKET SAYS RAJOY

While speaking at the 2nd International Forum on Public Employment Policies, the PRIME Minister Mariano Rajoy said that the structural reforms and the "enormous effort" made by Spanish society as a whole have managed to achieve a cycle change in the labour market and the start of net job creation.

Based on the data from the Labour Force Survey (EPA) for the second quarter of 2014, Rajoy stressed that the Spanish economy has created 402,400 jobs in the last three months - the highest increase in employment in a single quarter since 2005.

"You can rest assured that I have been waiting a long time - since I took office as President of the Government, - to be able to give you news such as this that am giving you here today", he said at the official opening of the Forum, which was held in Madrid on 24 and 25

July, and attended by high-ranking officials from almost 50 countries as well as national and international experts.

When considering the recent figures, added the President of the Government, the EPA data "confirm that this improvement in the Spanish labour market is not a temporary phenomenon but rather structural in nature, and that the efforts made by the Spanish people as a whole and the reforms by the Government of Spain are producing results". The relationship between economic activity and employment, he said, "is currently the best it has ever been in the history of Spain" given that "net employment has never been created with low levels of economic growth. We have stopped the rot", he said.

The President of the Government underlined three major aspects of the growth in employment: the increase in permanent employment by 180,200, the highest in a second quarter of the year since 2007; the increase in private employment, with 393,500 more people in work than in the first quarter of the year; and the growth in full-time employment by 304,400.

As regards unemployment, this figure has fallen by 310,400 in the last three months, "an unprecedented reduction in the records kept by the Spanish National Statistics Institute", said Mariano Rajoy. When compared with the same period last year, the number of unemployed has fallen by 424,500. "We have managed to stop the rot: unemployment has gone from an increase of 12.5% when we approved the labour reform to a reduction of 7% in this second quarter of the year", he said.

Rajoy believes these "are positive figures" but "with an unemployment rate that is still over 24% of our labour force - over 50% among

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our young people, there is still a lot more to be done". He argued that this task falls on the public authorities, business leaders, workers and the social stakeholders, whom he encouraged to renew the collective bargaining agreement they approved two years ago and that "has been tremendously useful" in combating unemployment.

As regards the Government of Spain, he explained that it will continue working on the labour market reforms - especially in terms of the active employment policies - with such measures as the Annual Employment Plans and the Spanish Activation Strategy 2014-2016, the Employment and Self-Employment Portal - which is already offering 85,000 jobs - and a new regulatory framework for Vocational Training as a means to improve the employability of workers and the competitiveness of companies, which will be available "soon".

The Prime Minister believes that "one of the best ways to know a society is to ask oneself what opportunities it offers to its citizens, how it treats those in the worst situation and how it tries to include those who have been excluded". Offering job opportunities to those who seek work will continue to be the priority for the Government of Spain "because the impact of the crisis on unemployment has helped us see, more clearly than ever, that employment is the social policy par excellence, the veritable backbone, of our welfare system", he said.

In this regard, Rajoy highlighted the importance of combating youth unemployment, putting an end to duality in the labour market, fostering equality between men and women at work and offering "new incentives to those at risk of being excluded".

"A society cannot be truly more prosperous if it is not a fairer society, a country cannot progress if its citizens are not progressing, and this magnificent future project that is Spain will only succeed if it is one on which we all work together, pulling in the same direction", he concluded.

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CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY CONTINU ES IN ALICANTE Albeit a rather tentative start, there is no doubt that the recovery in the Costa Blanca construction industry is beginning to take off. This can be seen in virtually every statistical indicator including the improved social security figures recorded in the province in recent months.

In the first half of the year, there are 468 more employed persons (many of them self employed, in all subsectors of the construction).

Alicante is now showing itself to be the most active province within the autonomous regime.

The Social Security Department say that they are experiencing increased contributions from Alicante construction workers, well above those shown in Valencia (130) and Castellón (2), where an increase of 468 contributors have been recorded in the first half of the year contrasted to the 568 contributors that were lost on the Costa Blanca during the first six months of 2013 The improvement was also confirmed last Wednesday by the Association of Professional Workers and Entrepreneurs of the Autonomous Region of Valencia (UATAE) who say that with 34,792 members their figures for Alicante show an increase of 601 personnel in construction.

What is also evident in the province is the number of seemingly derelict and abandoned building sites that are once again being worked on as scaffolding and safety netting is once again going up all along the coast.

According to information released by the Association of Surveyors (Coaata), the demand on employees from this professional group has now also returned to levels seen before the economic crisis. With 809 sites showing activity with reforms, restoration and maintenance of homes and buildings of all kinds up to 31 May, the figure is almost back to the 2008 levels when 817 sites were being worked at.

The industry seems to be waking up in the province, as shown by the

official records published by the These properties in Villamartin Association of Surveyors. In the on the Orihuela Costa are selling first quarter they have granted perfaster than they can be built. mission for 600 new homes, a figure that may rise to around 1500 by the end of the year. These are numbers still well short of the 55,000 homes that were built in the Costa Blanca in the boom of 2004 and 2005, but they represent a clear change of pace.

A similar pace was also recorded by the ratings agency Standard & Poors in a new report released on Tuesday which predicts that house prices in Spain will climb by at least 2 percent in 2016. S&P believe that while properties in Spain have fallen by around 30 percent since the country's economic crisis hit in 2008, the recovery is coming.

The positive outlook stems from "the faster than expected" recovery of the Spanish economy and a subsequent quicker "fall in unemploy"British funds in particular are taking advantage of the offers in the ment" rates, the agency says.

"We have seen a change in trends in the Spanish property market in Spanish property market, and they are here to stay," he added, “with the last 12 months with the arrival of British and US property funds," real estate near the coast and in the bigger cities rebounding much faster than elsewhere.” said Madrid-based real estate expert Eduardo Molet.

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LAS COLINAS WELCOMES SAN MIGUEL GOLF SOCIETY It's always a pleasure to play at the venue that has recently been awarded the accolade "Best golf resort in Europe" and I would urge anyone who hasn't yet visited Las Colinas to do so, it's a first class facility in a beautiful setting.

Thirty odd members & guests teed off from tee 1 & tee 10 in a twoball better-ball competition which always makes for a less spread out finish. It also usually means that the groups who were first back into the clubhouse manage to stay more or less sober for the prize-giving!

The course is in great shape & it's that time of the year when the wonderful odour from the curry plants on the 15th waft over that section of the back nine. In the same part of the course teeing off on the 16th from the back tee-box into a bit of a breeze caught one or two out when they were a little over optimistic taking on the corner of the lake.

The five NTP's went to Tony Smale (5 & 14), Aled Owen (7), Robin Eastman (10) & Alan MacDonald (17).

"Best front 9 not in the prizes" went to Ron Stenhouse & Mick Roscoe with 21 points & "Best back 9 not in the prizes" was claimed by Tony Smale & Matt Newman with 22.

The 4 winning 2-balls in the main competition were -4th was father & son team Theo & Joost Boelhouwer with 41 pts; 3rd was man & wife pairing, Phil & Marg Birtwistle, with 42 pts; 2nd was Mike Jordan & Robin Eastman who were just edged out on C/B with their 43 by the worthy winners, Norman McBride & Keith Stevenson, also with 43 points. Congratulations to all those in the prizes!

You can keep right up to date with all society news by regularly logging into www.smgs.org or simply give Phil a buzz on 966 774 197 to learn anything about future Wed meetings at which guests are always welcome.

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MORE TROPHY SUCCESS AS TORREVIEJA SWIMMING CLUB END THE SEASON EURONICS DART LEAGUE AGM INFORMATION

This weekend was a busy one and one that ends the 2013-2014 season. The final competition of the season the “XV Memorial Juan Fuster Zaragoza” took place on Saturday 26th July in the 25m pool at the International School Lopez de Vega, Benidorm. Fifteen of the regions clubs participated in 50m freestyle and 100m individual medley events in age categories from Prebenjamin to Infantil (7 – 14yrs).

Torrevieja swimmers enjoyed some good racing and two of the team members won 1st place. Paula Garcia won gold in her 50m freestyle event with a new best time of 31:17 and Piroska Rideg first in her 100m medley event with another best time of 1:14:91. Other members of the team also had good swims improving on previous times. Lastly the girls 4 x 50m freestyle relay fought hard in their race just missing out on trophies with 4th place.

Also this weekend Zoe Connolly travelled to Barcelona for the “XXXVI Infantil Spanish National Summer Championships”. Zoe had worked hard to gain qualification times in the 100m and 200m Backstroke events. For Zoe the event was a fantastic experience but was masked with disap-

Zoe at the Spanish Nationals in Barcelona

pointment as she fell and sprained her ankle a hour before her first race so her swims did not produce best times but she still remains ranked in the the top 50 swimmers for her age across Spain.

The Club now takes a break throughout August and comes back in September to the new swimming season 2014-2015.

For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa – 665454126, President Felipe on 609 418 776 or Vicki 669637015 or by e-mail at info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com

CHARITY GOLF EVENT RAISES 760 EURO Cafe Uno Golf Society.

By Steve Lawrence Thursday 31st July, 26 Members and guests form Cafe Uno Golf Society played at Alenda Golf. A very hot day and superb course condition gave way to some respectable scores. General format was Stableford, again with some members playing their Match play competition games as well. Ali Rich and Graham Butterworth winning their games and moving on into a place in the next round of the singles match play competition. Todays winners in the Stableford competition were as follows:Gold Category.

1st Ali Rich -36pts. 2nd Lee George - 32pts.

Best front 9 - Steve Lawrence 17pts. Best back 9 - Dave Titchen 18pts.

Nearest the pin - Steve Hamilton. Nearest the pin in 2 - Norman Padmore.

Silver Category.

1st Bill Howie - 31pts. 2nd Graham Butterworth - 29pts.

Best front 9 - Harry Hunter 16pts.c/b, Best back 9 - Iris Cleaver 15pts.

Nearest the pin - Iris Cleaver. Nearest the pin in 2 - Terry Sharp.

Winners of the 2 ball competition were Steve Hamilton / Barry Wright.

Well done to all of todays winners. Thanks to cafe Uno for their hospitality.

Next week Thursday 7th August we are at Font Del Llop. Anyone wishing to play must put their name on the sheet in Cafe Uno or call Tony Macmillan.

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We are delighted that Costa Calida Golf Tours have once again chosen MABS as their charity for 2014 and what a great day over at Mar Menor Golf Resort for Event 7 of the Costa Calida Golf Days, which was their designated annual charity day where a full compliment of 40 players took part.

The course at Mar Menor was in superb condition with fairways like carpets and consistent greens.

Many thanks to Luke Murphy and his team for allowing a two tee start and ensuring the day ran smoothly. This was Costa Calida Golf Tours designated charity day and € 760 was raised on the day for MABS Cancer Support.

Something a little bit different for this event - a pairs betterball medal competition from 3/4's handicap.

The results were as follows - Winners Alan MacDonald & John Aitchison (Nett 65). Runners up Chris Pugh & Terry Pugh (Nett 66) Nearest pin in 1 shot Rob Stevens. Nearest pin in 2 shots John Aitchison. Nearest pin in 3 shots Mark McCluskey. Longest drive Men Keith Morrison.

Longest drive Lady Julie Purdy 2's pot was shared by - Dean McCluskey, Glen Whittemore, Gary Ward, Gareth Smyth & Jake Lawson Many thanks to all our sponsors and partners, Adidas TaylorMade Golf, IRM Nike Golf, Mick the Grip & The Great Golf Company Balsicas for pro-

viding such outstanding prizes for our winners. The biggest thanks must go to the players who bought raffle tickets and bid at the auction and also the local courses who donated the raffle & auction prizes - Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Roda Golf, IRM Nike Golf, La Serena Golf, La Manga Club & Hacienda del Alamo thank you all for your generosity. Thanks also to Jim Campbell who donated a 'Lady Golfer' piece of art for the auction.

Cancer doesn't discriminate and neither do MABS, we help anyone of any nationality affected by Cancer. MABS helpline 693 275 779 Photo attached of Janet Bell, MABS being presented with a cheque by some of the players.

Registration forms are now being distributed for entry to next season´s Euronics Thursday evening dart league.

The popular league resumes in September after the AGM on Thursday 28th August at the Porterhouse Bar commencing at 8 p.m. Existing teams from last season´s campaign should by now have expressed their intent to compete in the 2014/15 season to Derek Kingsbury on 966 848 992 or email Paul Durrant Durro2000@aol.com New teams must confirm their interest before the AGM, to the above and attend on the 28th August. Several teams have requested inclusion for next term which will necessitate the formation of two leagues and amended format (Premier and First Division) an outcome ultimately beneficial to the progress of the Euronics League.

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Carp-R-Us Club News Once again the Club was fishing the Eden stretch of the river Segura in Guardamar but this time it was for the Valencian cup and not part of a series.

The winner this year was Pete Kerr using the feeder with a weight of 4.76kg. In second place was John Brightling also using the feeder with 4.34kg and in third place Nigel Mourant using the feeder with 3.98kg.

The match on the 7th of August will be the start of the Clubs knock out . Anglers fishing this round will be John Brightling, Dave Hoare, Doug Hornblow, Pete Kerr and Dennis Pick.

8.00am for the draw- fish 9.00 to 1.00pm .

The next Quiz night will be held at the Bar on Tuesday the 12th of August, starting at 7.30pm. The cost is just 1 Euro each, and teams of up to 6 can take part in this interesting fun quiz. The next of our Club meetings will be on Sunday the 17th of August with the Committee meeting at 10.30 followed by the General meeting at 11.00am. Next race night on Saturday 13th September at the Bar and and all are welcome to attend. Our home is the Bar El Alto La Dolores just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar, near to a Repsol garage. For info phone 966 717 923 or visit the web site at www.carprus.net

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Country Bowls Club, Valle del Sol A little patch of Britain Tucked away under the beautiful backdrop of the Murcian mountains in a lovely valley called Valle del Sol, Valley of the Sun, you will find a little green patch of Britain called Country Bowls Club.

Whilst bowlers enjoyed a roll up on the 8 rinks behind us, I quietly chatted to Den Birkett the Club's new Captain about the recent developments of the Club.

“Things changed quite dramatically for us in March this year”, he said. “ It was at the AGM when 12 of our members which included most of the committee and most of our A team players decided to up and leave.” “ It's the sort of thing that most clubs experience at some time, the only difference with us was that we are such a small club.” He looked across at the bowlers on the green and said, “ we were lucky, it could have gone one of two ways, we could have withered and died as a result or, like a rose bush when it's pruned we could grow stronger and sprout new shoots then blossom!” “I'm pleased to say that is exactly what has happened and is still happening.” “ Of course a Club is the members, so when I talk about the development of the Club it's the members that have made the difference. As one they rose to the challenge and the change in each and everyone of them is astounding! Losing our terrific Club was not an option. We would all do whatever it took to rise and succeed. We're even thinking of naming our main team in the winter league Phoenix!!” He said with a grin. “Our owners were also a great help.

They immediately offered to fund the things we needed to improve our facilities and brighten up the place, we needed leaflets printed, new equipment, paint and materials, open days etc . and they gave us their full support.”

“For the summer months we went down a couple of divisions in order to consolidate and give our less able players a chance to get some regular competitive bowling. The results have been terrific, their standard of bowling has improved exponentially as a result of playing 3 times a week and some are now entering tournaments that they would never have even considered doing before March!!”

We have also had tremendous help and support from the people in the SABA administration and the CBBA, together with some of the Spanish National squad offering to coach us!”

“All our members now feel that they are part of the Club and the Club is theirs, so their level of commitment is sky high. We have introduced a 'Fair Bowling Policy' where all members are treated equally and all have an equal opportunity to play competitive bowls in a team on a regular basis. It works!! It works particularly well with a small club such as ours because every member is almost sure to be playing at least twice a week even if they lose in one or two of the different matches we have every week. We have new members joining now and more coming in August and September and we

also have a number of old members who left a couple of years ago now coming back.”

“The Club is growing from strength to strength, We now have enough capable bowlers to field a 1st division team again in the winter together with a 2nd division team on another day of the week and a third team of Federated members which will be playing top league bowls.”

“What we are proving is that given the opportunity keen bowlers can improve dramatically and you'll have to look far and wide to find a better fighting spirit than our players have here!”

“One of our relatively new bowlers reached the last eight in the ladies singles National Championships last month and she is also currently about to play in the singles quarter finals of the SABA knockout Championships and for a club of our size that is a great achievement!”

“We are knocking on the door of reaching the finals stages of tournaments that our members are now entering and it wont be long before we will have some winners.”

Den offered to show me around their lovely restaurant and we moved inside and sat at the bar having a cool drink. “This is the other major change” he said, “there was always a bit of the 'them and us' syndrome in the past between the restaurant and the bowls club, I could never see how either could work without the full support of the other, so one of the first things that the new committee decided to do was to sit down with Linda who owns the lease for the restaurant and agree a way forward as one unit.

Now we work together, as one unit. Our new website promotes the restaurant and the restaurant promotes the bowling club. Just the way it should be.

Linda lays on fantastic meals and some at special prices for the bowlers, we help each other and as a result the bowlers eat here more and more and in return Linda and her staff help us more and more.

We have co-ordinated our Social evenings to coincide with Entertainment nights that Linda promotes.

Harmony at last!”

“We have great plans for the Club and we know that we will go on to be a major force to be reckoned with in the bowling fraternity. We want to attract more experienced bowlers from other clubs who perhaps want a change and are looking for more competitive bowling on a regular basis each week, that is certainly something we are in a position to offer them, and we also want to offer the new bowlers or those who haven't yet started bowling the opportunity to come and have a go and see just how being part of a small friendly Club like ours can actually be a life-changing experience. It certainly changed mine and for the better!!”

If any of our readers would like to know more about bowling or dining at Country Bowls give Den Birkett or their President Alan Roscoe a call. Den is on 634 41 87 83 and Alan on 659 77 46 56.

For more information on the club their website can be found on: www.countrybowlsclub.com

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB. Well the summer season is now over, the last two matches did not go as we had hoped, the Victors lost to Vistabella by 2 points to 12, but Chris Ayling, Glendale O'Dell & skip Jim Mulloy (Club Captain) had a fine 21-16, win so it was'nt all bad news, next year we could be Champions !!

The Vulcans lost to Quasada by 4 points to 10, a lot of the games were close but not close enough, our two good wins were, Sheila Adams, Bernie Evans, & Skip John Evans (24-14) and Yvonne Mallaburn, Sandra Kavanagh & Skip, Frank Close (16-12) We finished mid table but will do much better next year!! At least the Dukes won their division in the

Valencian League, so perhaps not such a bad year after all.

We had our weekly Aussie pairs comp on mon, one of the pairs ( Mel O'Dell & Frank Close) had a "hot shot" ( 8 points on one end) & still only finished second? The winners were Sheila Wickens & Reg Fooks, Money goes to Money, next week all drinks are on these winners?

We should also thank our two Bar men Dave & Liam for the very much needed refreshments over the past season. Can't wait for the winter season to start, good luck to one and all.

Robin (the scribe) Adams.

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SCOTLAND FINISH COMMONWEALTH GAMES WITH 3 GOLDS

Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014, has come to an end for Lawn bowls with the last event Men's Singles Darren Burnett, Scotland winning Gold.

Silver went to Ryan Bester, Canada. Aaron Sherriff, Australia winning the Bronze medal.

Burnett is a serving officer who had to request special permission to compete in Glasgow as all police leave has been cancelled during the Commonwealth Games.

Burnett will be back on the beat with a gold medal after defeating Canada's Ryan Bester 21-9 to win the men's singles.

But the world indoor champion is hoping for some more time off first. Burnett, 38, said: "The whole of the police have been behind me 100 per cent, it's been great.

"I'm due to go back to work next week some time.

"My immediate boss said I might get an extra day off if I won the gold, so I'll hold him to that."

Burnett's victory came after Alex Marshall, Paul Foster, David Peacock and Neil Spiers' bagged a 16-8 fours final win over England.

The Scots had won a Commonwealth gold for eight years until Marshall and Foster won the pairs event on Monday.

Theior secong gold came when David Peacock, Neil Speirs, Paul Foster and skip Alex Marshall beat English opponents 16-8 to secure the fours title in style.

But Burnett's triumph means they end this game with three, their best result since 1994.

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB NEWS by Brian Hewett Saturday Roll-up.

Results for Sat 26 Jul. with an attendance 16. Our winners were: Top prize to Dave Thomson with 27 pts., followed closely by Jim Reeves with 26. The runners up, who took the wine were Dave Giddings 23 and Kym Hunter 22. The Wonderful Wooden Spoon this week was awarded to Jim McLean. See you all next Saturday 0930 for 1000hrs Our sponsors of the Saturday Roll-up are TOTUS & DRAGON INSURANCE as always.

Thursday Nite Friendly.

This week's friendly was held at Greenlands and the hosts just managed to conjure a close miss by shot difference. The numbers were: Greenlands 3 rinks, 86 shots and 6 points whilst Quesada won 3 rinks,

99 shots and 8 points. Our super sports this week were; Joan Hunter, Terry Lemon & Skip Allen Brown: Heather Meston, Kym Hunter & Skip Brian Miller and finally Barbara Doran, Skip Chip Chapman and yours truly.

NEW SEASON REGISTRATION. Definitely Champions and 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 to change your Club, why not give Hayley a call on 966844399 or our Membership Secretary, Allan Brown, on his mobile 637344221.Either one will be able to help you.

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Monday, 4th August, 2014

HUB SPORTS BAR GOLF SOCIETY VILLAMARTIN

The affable Simon Williams, Hub´s Sports Bar proprietor, once again performed the annual ritual of Captains drive in for the popular Sports Bar, this time at the excellent Al Gorfa layout of La Finca. A healthy turn-out competed for a team event, individual and 6 nearest the pins. As the picture shows Williams was in fine fettle as he prepared to take his ¨drive in¨. A 181 yard drive, probably his best of the year, resulted in a win for Dave Lethaby and Trevor Scammell who predicted distances of 180 yards and 182 yards respectively in the Captains sweep. Their prize, fine dining for two with wine compliments of the ever popular Square Restaurant at Villamartin Plaza. The ever expanding photographic company, ¨The Photo Lounge¨ supplied some very tasty wine from Lee Holtham´s personal cellar for the various NTPs. The main event of the day was keenly contested, resulting in some very healthy stableford scores.

Logistics expert Dave Akroyd came in with 35 pts, but that was only good enough for third place. He nevertheless made up for this disappointment by winning three fine bottles of wine courtesy of the Photo Lounge, taking the nearest the pin in 2 on the 330 yard 8th. His approach shot was to 3 feet. Rob Wheeler amassed 22 pts on the front line including 5 pars. His back 9 was also impressive, managing 17 pts for a 39 pt total and second place. First place

went to stalwart John Stevenson who was quickly out of the trap, scoring a very respectable front 9 of 17 pts. That was totally eclipsed by the back 9 where he really went to town with 23 pts for a 40 pt winning total. Unfortunately a performance like Stevensons has consequences and sadly (for him) his two extra shots enjoyed on stroke index 1 and 2 before his round commenced have now been removed.

Everyone returned to the Hub Villamartin for refreshments courtesy of the captain and the presentation of prizes. Simon Williams made the presentation himself enjoying a recent run of good form rewarded by fifth place in the individuals and second place in the team event.

Results: N.T.P´s: Hole 3 Graeme Jackson, Hole 5 (in 3) Simon Lee, Hole 8 (in 2) Dave Akroyd, Hole 10 (in 2) Charlie Little, Hole 11 (in 3) Richard Smith, Hole 16 Chris Bellman PJ Rentacars Best Guest Richard Smith 34 pts Team Event: 1st 123 pts John Stevenson, Simon Nutz, Rob Ricketts 2nd 120 pts Lee Holtham, Simon Williams, Richard Kent, Richard Smith Individuals: 1st 40 pts John Stevenson, 2nd 39 pts Rob Wheeler3rd 35 pts Dave Akroyd, 4th 32 pts Dave Lethaby Picture shows Simon Williams on his drive in

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QUESADA GOLF SOCIETY AT RODA Last Wednesday the society travelled south to play Roda, a golf course suited to all abilities. The course was in very good condition, the strong Spanish summer sun was out and there was nothing more than a slight breeze, so good scores were anticipated. There was a good turn-out and the competition was an individual Stableford with 2 divisions. All the prizes were kindly sponsored by Trevor and Ann Hobbs. The winner of the gold division was 11 handicapper Terry Rogers with a very good score of 35 points. In Second place “canny” Scotsman, and member of the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, Charlie Wallace beat his drum well today or more to the point hit the ball cleanly and came in with 31 points. In third place with 30 points was Stormin Norman Lewis. In the Silver division the winner was the very consistent Terry “Evening All” Smith with 29 points. In second place was “Smokin” Tony Patterson with 25 points followed by the “evergreen” Trevor Hobbs with 23 points.

The best guest was 2 handicapper Richard Giles with a magnificent score of 41 points and a Gross score of 70. It could have been in the 60’s but for some bad luck and he was suffering with a bit of a hangover on the day. The Roy for the most shots played went to our secretary Pam Martin. It was just a bad day at the office Pam. There were 2 games in the annual knock-out competition. Roy Westlake

LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY - REPORT FOR W/E 2 AUG 14 Firstly the result of last Friday's Leeson's Street Charity Stableford competition was a win for Tom Hardie who scored an excellent 41 pts to take the trophy by 1 pt.

The picture shows Tom receiving the trophy from organiser Barry Holtham at the presentation ceremony held at Leeson's Street Bar Rioja Centre after the competition where Barry had arranged a Hog Roast and entertainment for all to enjoy. A big thank you to Barry and other sponsors particularly Mick the Grip and Nick Campbell for a great day. Full details of the winners are as follows: 1st Tom Hardie 41 pts 2nd Phil Herrington 40 pts (c/b) 3rd Rod Bryant 40 pts 4th Lindsay Forbes 38 pts (c/b) 5th Norman Page 38 pts, Nearest Pin 14th: Jannicke Lillelien. Best on Par 3's: Rod Doel 10 pts, Best on Par 5's: Rod Bryant 11 pts, Best Guest: Paul Hardie 35 pts Highest Lady Score: Donna Campbell 37 pts On Monday we played a Change Partners which was won with an excellent score of 93 pts by the team of Phil Herrington, Nick Campbell, Brian Humpheyson and Roger Tunstall.

There were only 18 players on Wednesday for our weekly Stableford competition so there was just one category with prizes for the top 4 positions. Although Alan Douglas was not in the top 4 he was the only player to score a 2 so he was the lucky recipient of the 2's Club money.

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Those in the prizes were: 1st. Bryan Neal 39 pts 2nd. Dave Pulling 36 pts 3rd. Mike Frankish 35 pts (c/b) 4th. Mick Brentnall 35 pts On Friday there were only 14 players who contested a 4 ball Texas Scramble which was won with a score of 60.9 by the team of Geoff Biggerstaff, Rod Doel, Peter Dunn and guest Brian Green.

Mike Chapman

just beat Paul Flanaghan. I don’t know if it was part of his strategy to psyche Paul out early in the round but Roy drove their buggy, with Paul sat alongside him, over a large cactus and flattened it but fortunately there was no damage to the buggy or either player. In the second match close friends John King and Tony Patterson did battle with John coming out a comfortable winner. The nearest the Pins were won by Nottingham born “merry men” John King and David Westerman.

The presentations were made in the Club-House at Roda after the golfers had enjoyed a superb selection of tapas washed down with beer, wine or spirits whatever your tipple. It was “young” Ann Hobbs birthday the following day and she was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a birthday cake. Not sure how many candles the cake had on it but it wasn’t too many and she blew them all out in one go! The food and drink was paid for by our kind sponsors of the day Trevor and Ann and those who played on the day were appreciative of their wonderful generosity. The next game is at the challenging Las Ramblas on Wednesday 13 August and will be a Texas Scramble. Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a very friendly golf society and play golf once a fortnight at a wide variety of courses at very reasonable cost, should contact the membership secretary Les Pancott on 966716723.

Lo Marabu Golf Society In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services At Roda on 31st July 2014.

For this month’s meeting a group of 16 players visited the established course at Roda taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

Our numbers for this month were depleted by members returning to the UK or those with visitors from the UK and they missed a course that was in excellent condition and with very good greens BUT the weather was blisteringly hot and this impacted on the scores of the hot and bothered golfers.

The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st – Winston Blackwood - 32 points 2nd – Jack Fanning – 31 points, 3rd – Mike Probert – 31 points Best Front/ Back 9 holes – Julie Blinston and John Chatham Nearest the Pins – Mike Probert (2) and John Chatham Dog of a Day Trophy – Paul Greenwood After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their continued support.

Our next fixture is the social day at Alicante on 11th August 2014 followed by the monthly fixture at Villamartin on 28th August 2014.

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

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

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

‘The True Cost of No entertainment on the Costa Blanca’ The golfing ‘tourist’ will spend on average 3 times more than the beach tourist during their visit to Spain and all they are looking for is good weather, affordable golf, decent accommodation and night time entertainment. Unfortunately we now have a ‘virus’ sweeping across the Costa Blanca in the form of the local police who are intent on stopping night time entertainment. The ‘Madridiots’ swoop on us in the summer with their ‘yapping’ dogs and late night rowdy family parties keeping everyone awake until the early hours BUT god forbid we should have an entertainer in a local bar with a microphone, laptop and two speakers the size of a small suitcase because they call the local police who because they are operating a work to rule to defy the politicians are all too willing to close the bars down and issue fines of up to €3000.Most of the bars wish to operate within the rules ,which are almost non-existent and which can be interpreted differently by any policeman in a bad mood. These bars are trying to ‘eek’ out a living in the summer months to see them through the quiet winter months. Many of my golfing clients are now openly stating that they will not return to the Costa Blanca to play golf due to this unfair entertainment restriction on their well earned golfing holiday by the police and local authorities and will go to other golfing destination like Turkey and Morocco next year. I am not politically motivated and not too strong on mathematics but here is a calculation which is easy to follow and understand: No Music = No Clients = No Bars = No Taxes = No need for policeman This ‘idiotic’ approach to music and entertainment will not only stop at closed bars but will impact all areas of tourism when the Spanish economy is still on it’s’ knees and with 25% unemployment.

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

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Golf Course Alenda Alicante Altorreal Font Del Llop La Finca La Peraleja La Marquesa La Serena Las Colinas Las Ramblas Roda Villamartin Vistabella

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Comments 2 Players and Buggy 2 Green Fees and Buggy (after 12pm) 2 Players and Buggy 2 Players and Buggy Single Green Fee (from 4pm) 4 Players and Two Buggies Single Green Fee & Menu Del Dia 2 Players and Buggy 4 Players and Two Buggies (for July) Two Players and Buggy 2 Players and Buggy 2 Players and Buggy (11.30 -2.30pm) 2 Players and Buggy (Sunday AM)

Deals of the week: Roda €72 for 2 players and buggy, Villaitana Levante €37 each (buggies only €20) and Villaitana Poniente €35, including buggy.

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 The LEADER in conjunction with The Royal British Legion are holding a tournament at Vistabella over the weekend of 20th & 21st September 2014 at a cost of only €37 each, including buggy with a €10 donation per green fee going directly to the poppy appeal. To enter call Mick the Grip on 638 859 475 or Vistabella on 966 107 846.

Quotation of the week “Stress is emotional condition caused when the brain overrules the bodies natural instincts to beat the crap out of someone annoying you” – Costa Blanca Bar Owners.

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TMGS MATCH REPORT 30TH JULY 2014 – VILLAMARTIN. On this very pleasant day in history in 1979 Graeme McDowell is born in Portrush. In 2010 he became the first Northern Irishman to win the US Open, and the first British golfer since Tony Jacklin in 1970, with a one shot victory at Pebble Beach.

Today was our 2nd Anniversary and I don’t think we could have found a better course with better facilities and a meal to die for, all for 50€. La Marquesa has, over the last year or so, made vast improvements and not just only to their course which now is in tip top nick.

Yes the greens are a little on the slow side, but they always are this time of the year.

32 of us sat down after the competition to a 3 course meal, which included a half bottle of wine for a mere 12.50€ each and it must be said, there was not one hungry belly left at the tables. The food was excellent and the service was even better than excellent.

The day was hot, sadly the golf wasn’t and one can say it was barely luke warm with not one golfer achieving par.

The Best Guest prize went to a Sandra Twentyman’s School of Golf Banditry in the name of Peter Long with a steady 35 points and that was the top score of the day.

Winning the NTP’s today was an art and even hitting the greens was one, so it seemed. A sleeve of balls went to Roy Rogers, John Hillier and Joe Dean who, it is believed, missed a “2” from just under 2 foot.

Shelia has promised to give him some putting lessons.

Simon Lee, on the other hand, secured TWO “2’s” and took away both last weeks and this weeks “2’s” money.

The Silver Division seem to find this course a little tasking and it only

needed 27 points for John Hillier to take 4th spot. 28 points saw both Colin Marsden and George Smith on 28 points with the older of the two winning on countback for 3rd and 2nd palces. No I am not going to say who came 2nd or 3rd, I will leave it at the “older one”! The Winner of the Silver Boys was Graham Smith with 32 points.

The Gold crowd did far a bit better and it the delight on Roger Nilsen’s face when he found out not only did he come 4th with 30 points, but beat the Society Captain on count-back. A pair of 31’s saw Hans Arveson and John Eyre take 3rd and 2nd places and this left Simon “LUFC” Lee with a very credible 34 points to take home the bacon.

Photo: Gold Category Winners Talking of bacon, today’s winners were rewarded with a meal for two at the very fine Indian Curry restaurant Punjabi Palace in Los Montesinos, for which we are grateful for the sponsorship.

Our next game, Wednesday 6th August 2014, see’s us at Roda golf course where for 30€ (plus 6€ for a buggy) you could join us for a friendly knock; so if you fancy a game just look at our website

Celts Club de Golf Open Day - 26th July, at La Serena Golf Course.

The Celts Club de Golf once again held their monthly Open day, at their home golf club La Serena. 41 players in all turned up for the event. The course was as normal in excellent condition, thanks once again to Wayne and the rest of his green staff. We were also well looked after by the staff in the restaurant and the Pro Shop.

The sun was shining and not a cloud in the sky, what more could you ask for, other that a decent score at the end of your game. Not all of us had a decent score, but you cannot have everything, however, everybody enjoyed the day and can't wait for next month's Celts Open,on the 30th August.

The results of the day are as follows. 1st place Mark McCluskey 39pts, rumors going round, that Mark is now having indoor B.B.Qs at his restaurant. 2nd. place Martyn Heaney 38pts, he will look a very smart boy on the course with his new shoes. Cat1. Camillus Fitzpatrick 37pts. 2nd Damian Corvan 37pts. 3rd John O'Brien 34 pts.

John will be very busy for the next three months doing the ironing....

Cat2. Keven Fitzpatrick 37pts. 2nd John Lawrence 37 now known as smiler. 3rd Barry Stevenson 36pts. N.T.Ps. Camillus Fitzpatrick. Alan Campbell. Alisdair McLean. Gordon McCaddon. The two best guest scores were. Jeff Costello 38pts. and Alan Campbell 31pts.

Great prizes on the day, and not a shoe bag in sight. Well worth attending the Celts Club de Golf Open days. All are welcome, just contact John O'Brien for information. (see info below) Mark your diary for the next International match at Villaitana on

August 24th. If you want a buggy, please see your team captain. This is great value for all Spanish Federated players who will only pay €20 for the round of golf. If any person wants further information, please see our President John O'Brien. (details below) If you need further info on Celts membership/tournaments please contact John O'Brien on 615466398 or 662422605 email address johnobrienalicante@gmail.com or www.theceltsclubdegolf.com You can even be a friend of the Celts on Facebook at "theceltsgolfclub

SAN JAVIER GOLF SOCIETY - LA FINCA In our last society game we travelled to La Finca for a 6,6,6 event and what a great day out course in very good condition and weather just fantastic. The winning team in this event was Paul Matthews, Christine Flanagan, John Hillier and Frank Murphy with 119pts that was nine points clear of the second team. Well done to David Barnes on winning 3 nearest the pins. Also it was great to see Roy Herbert back on the course with us.

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REAL MURCIA FACE ADMINISTRATIVE RELEGATION

The woes continue for Real Murcia as the Segunda outfit has until Thursday to complete their registration for the coming season with the League Authorities to prove they have reached agreements with the National Treasury, over repayment of tax debts of approximately 12 million euro and thereby show themselves financially solvent and able to compete.

A spokesman for the LFP (the Liga de Fútbol Profesional) says that the club are not expected to meet the deadline which will result in their administrative relegation to the Segunda B.

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C.D TORREVIEJA SEARCH FOR NEW SIGNINGS CONTINUES

By Steve Hibberd Last week saw Torry manager Galiani complete 2 more signings, with a promise of more to come. A prolific scoring striker is high of the agenda, but they are hard to come by, and the search continues. Two left sided players, both from Mucian based clubs have been recruited, in time for the next batch of pre season friendlies. Experienced full back, 33 year old Eddy, arrives from div 2b side La Hoya Lorca, who coincidently are pencilled in as friendly opponents in the near future.

Joining from Preferente side Pulpino, is 24 year old winger Sele.

Although some of the 20 groups in div 3 have already released season 14/15 fixtures, the Valencian region (Torry's group) should be available soon. Season tickets are on sale from the Torry Army office, and at Vicente Garcia Stadium on Weds evenings. At 125 euros for covered stand, and only 90 euros for general ground, they are excellent value.

Torry's next friendly is at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, on Wednesday 6 August, ko 7.30 pm, against Preferente side Cox. Although entry is free, those who attend are requested to purchase raffle tickets to help support club funds. Last week's postponed fixture against Cartagena, should be rearranged at a later date.

NEW LOOK ELCHE TAKE A BOW

Experienced full back, 33 year old Eddy, arrives from div 2b side La Hoya Lorca

GOAL LESS DRAW AS CARTAGENA HOLD VALENCIA Valencia Mestalla 0-0 FC Cartagena In their third pre season friendly, held last week at Pinatar Arena, FC Cartagena played out a goalless draw against La Liga’s Valencia Mestalla in front of an enthusiastic 500 spectators.

Chances fell to both sides in this even encounter in which Cartagena fielded a number of players who had not figured in the previous two matches against Betis and Rayo Cartagena Coach, Julio Cesar Ribas, said he was very happy with his team’s performance which he fully expects to earn promotion to Segunda A in the coming season.

In their first meaningful pre-season action ahead of the forthcoming campaign, Elche prevailed over divisional rivals Villarreal in a lengthy penalty shoot-out that lacked the tension and nail biting drama served up by, say, Holland and Argentina. A goal apiece was the product of ninety minutes of actual football, but somebody had to be awarded the “Dama d'Elx” trophy for the fifty-fifth time and this time the home side did enough. Just.

Pre-season friendlies whichever way you spin them, or the opposition, are solely for the clubs themselves and a, generally, small number of die-hard fans. This evening was no different ! With new faces aplenty in all four corners of the pitch – and in goal – Elche manager Fran Escribá has a limited number of these fixtures in which to get it sorted. Early signs, though - without the intensity La Liga provokes – are, in the main, encouraging.

For Elche, the 2014/15 La Liga season can be paraphrased with the acronym SWAT – special weapons and tactics. Last time out, the weapons really weren't that special; an Achilles heel of a strike force which plagued their La Liga return for months on end with a lack of goals. Thankfully, elsewhere the Escribá tactics, particularly the way in which the back four performed, were mostly spot on. This season, their second back in the top flight, the former will need to do considerably better.

During the 2013/14 campaign players such as Boakye, Carles Gil, Christian Herrera Fidel and Manu del Moral all chipped in with goalscoring cameos. Now, with the exception of Herrera, they've all left or are going. Much will depend on the scoring prowess of

Brazilian newcomer Jonathas, (from Pescara), while midfield reinforcements with an eye for goal include Mario Pasalic, (Chelsea) and Fayçal Fajr (Rouen).

All three had a run out against Villarreal who opened the scoring in fortunate fashion when a Cherysev effort took a massive deflection which left Manu Herrera rooted to the spot. That was the highlight of a dire opening half watched by a reported 14,000 people, (it looked a lot less). Having made expected changes during the break, Elche began brighter and were soon level, Pelegrin connected powerfully with a Damián cross to level things just four minutes after the restart. Garry Rodriguez caught the eye going forward and the introduction of centre-forward Jonathas soon had the Elche public applauding.

It's early days, of course, but Elche have the look of a more inventive side than hitherto. Escribá, or his Sporting Director Victor Orta, (recently arrived from Zenit St. Petersburg), appear to have chosen well in the summer transfer market. Time will tell but the initial signs look promising. Elche begin the new season with a trip to the Camp Nou which, early on, before they get into their stride, will probably be the best time to take on Barcelona.

When the fixture list was published, most eyes were on the opening sequence of matches. They would have been put to better use checking out the final six or seven fixtures which, this time, have given Elche an altogether easier looking run-in. That presumes, though, that Elche will once again be fending off the unwelcome advances of the Segunda División in another relegation scrap. On the other hand, perhaps the new look Elche will surprise a few people. Hope so !

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