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THE DARK SIDE OF TOURISM With two separate events in the planning, one a covert nightmare that has haunted residents for years, the other a dream of a local business group looking to take control and cash in on the growing phenomenon, not only have the residents of the Orihuela Costa had to endure an evening of noise and disturbance, not to mention an

incredible amount of litter and rubbish, as thousands of revellers descended on Campoamor this week, they will also have to foot the bill for both the security and cleanup operation for what is nothing more than an illegal party which the authorities are powerless to prevent.

In 1999 a local nightclub, not wishing to miss out on the lucrative summer period, decided to hold an outdoor party.

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That party has since grown into an event which has become amplified since the dawn of social network sites, with tens of thousands of youngsters, both locally and from further afield, descending on the area to party into the night, with an accompaniment of alcohol and other substances.

Last year, the police themselves reported that 20,000 people had attended, despite their attempts to discourage the arrival of the hoards, many of whom even hire buses and coaches to bring them. This year was not dissimilar, but for an added complication of a local business creating a ticket only and enclosed party and turn the gathering into an official music festival.

Permission to hold the Campoamor Music Festival was originally sought for the 15th of August, which was provisionally accepted by the town hall, subject to a variety of safety standards being approved.

However, the organiser then decided to change the date to the 6th of August, which happened to coincide with the first Wednesday of the month, which has become historically known as the day for the illegal “botellón”. Aware of this clash, the coastal department were already against the event taking place, but the activities department of the town hall was still originally prepared to consider it, subject to the same safety standards.

On the Friday before the event, and the Monday immediately before Wednesday the 6th, representatives from the town hall appeared before the press and the public to confirm that permission for the event had not been given, pleading with attendees to avoid the area, and they would do everything within their power to prevent the organised event from taking place.

The organisers still maintained on their website, Facebook and Twitter feeds that they did have permission, and that the event would take place, claiming to have already sold 6,000 tickets to people wanting to attend.

However, on the day, the police arrived and closed off the grounds, forcing everybody involved in the preparation to leave, based on a decree issued by the town hall.

The main issue raised by the town hall was that of safety, as the principle access to the site was through a small tunnel, just wide enough for a passenger car to drive through, but considered to be of extreme risk should a large number of peo-

Monday, 11th August, 2014 ple try to pass through it at one time. In 2010, 21 people lost their lives and more than 500 were injured at the “Love Parade” in Germany, where access to the site was also through a similar tunnel. In 2012 in Madrid, 4 people lost their lives when a minor incident at a party caused the mass of attendees to move, which resulted in a stampede and those victims being killed from crush injuries. Other access and egress points had been arranged by the organisers, but it was the tunnel route which led to the site of the “botellón”, and therefore the most likely path to be taken.

Whilst there is no doubt that wrist bands for the Campoamor Music Festival had been purchased, the exact confirmed number is unknown, although the organisers have said that they will provide refunds to those who did buy them, with purchasers advised to return to their point of sale.

The action of closing down that organised event still didn´t seem to deter the visitors to the beachside gathering, but once again the town hall tried to discourage attendance. They had already refused any kind of organised music, and had the support from the police and Guardia Civil to act in the event of illegal activities taking place, but other than that, the town hall remained powerless, as did the authorities, other than to make the whole experience for those attending as disappointing as possible, in the hope of discouragement in the future.

In order to ensure the safety of everybody either involved and living or staying in the surrounding area, a contingency plan was put in place with the police sealing off areas of the beaches and the pine forests, a fire engine was on standby throughout the night at the scene in case of burning, the Protección Civil and emergency services had a temporary portacabin base, an emergency field hospital was set up, complete with a doctor, lifeguards and activity managers were all at the scene, as well as the strong presence by the police, which at least meant that the night went without any major incident, injury or death, but at a price.

As the sun rose, so did the “zombies” walking the streets, trying to find their way home.

An image of bodies sleeping in the street, surrounded by broken glass, litter and rubbish is not the impression any area would like to give as being the

norm, but it was certainly the case on the Orihuela Costa on Thursday morning. Drink and possibly drug fuelled partygoers, wandering through the roads, passing in front of moving cars, oblivious to the danger, and yet still seemingly believing that they had had a good night, but not providing any financial contribution to the mass operation that had kept them safe. Sources close to the Guardia Civil report that numerous drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs had been caught at the Campoamor roundabout, as the safety net surrounded the area.

Similarly, the army of cleaners that descended on the area, more than any year previous, with waste disposal trucks, jet washers, mechanical diggers, trucks and vans, with teams of people all now working with one goal, to clean up the mess as quickly as possible. Even the team of 30 workers who have been carrying out maintenance and street cleaning on temporary contracts were involved, as it became on “all hands on deck” event to clean up the mess.

Of course, whilst almost the entire municipal cleaning team focussed on the Campoamor area, that also meant that other areas would suffer, as there was nobody left to carry out the day to day cleaning operation either. This aftermath operation also has a considerable cost, which the residents of Orihuela ultimately have to pay.

For the past 15 years this illegal event has taken place, with nobody yet able to prevent it from happening, nor make anybody accountable for the organisation and bill. Perhaps the creation of a “legal” gathering is the only solution, but that must be done with the safety considerations all being put into the action plan to prevent disasters such as occurred in Berlin and Madrid. This can only be done through collaboration however, as one emergency doctor who has dealt with similar incidents in the past said in reference to the Campoamor Music Festival, “I regret that a company does not yet have awareness of what can happen. We can only be thankful that this serves as an example of how not to manage a crisis”, as beyond the barriers of their enclosed space, the crisis management was very much in place, resulting in a safe and eventless night, albeit at a cost now, and quite possibly into the future.

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OUR LADY OF JOY FIESTA CELEBRATED IN MIL PALMERAS

The month of August comes ladened with fiestas in Mil Palmeras. They started at the end of July with fireworks and a parade through the streets by the Musical Union of Horadada. Through the streets actually means surrounding la Plaza de Mil Palmeras on which most of the activities have been focussed.

Not only has there been singing and dancing but most recently the townsfolk were out in numbers celebrating a religious activity in honor of la Virgen de la Alegría (Our Lady of Joy). Last Sunday’s festivities started on the beach, they passed through la Capilla de las Mil Palmeras, the local church, where, only a couple of hours earlier, the Royal British Legion had been commemorating the Centenary of the outbreak of World War 1. The colourful floral tributes then moved on to la Plaza de Mil Palmeras where hundreds of local residents were out in force to party the weekend away.

The Councillor for Fiestas, Asunción Sánchez, said that this year's turnout was spectacular. She thanked the Association of Residents of Mil Palmeras for getting especially involved in the organization and management of all activities.

This year there were two concerts in the plaza, "Mecanlife" and "Ciudad Canalla", which were attended by more than a thousand people who all enjoyed good atmosphere and music. There were performances from the Manoli Fernandez School of Dance as well as the Marina Limarenko Flamenco and Friendship group, the band "Fifth Chord", and the election of Mister and Miss Mil Palmeras 2014, which involved the Municipal Theatre Workshop.

For the children there was face painting, storytelling, a facial makeup workshop and a demonstration of a Chinese Dragon Dance, all providing a comprehensive programme of activities that was enjoyed by residents and tourists alike.

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TORREVIEJA LOOKIE LOOKIE MEN NO LONGER A PROBLEM Torrevieja´s local police have now considerably scaled down their operation against the so called “lookie lookie men”, as they now consider the issue to be nothing more than a “residual problem”.

A senior police officer with the force, Vicente Gutiérrez, says that political pressure exerted during the last year to clear the streets of the vendors, who predominately sell counterweighted goods in the seafront area, has virtually disappeared.

This reduction in focus has allowed the patrols to be placed onto other duties, such as dealing with street parties, nightlife and traffic management. The town hall had invested money in creating specialist task forces to deal with the problem, equipped with their own specialist vehicles.

The problem had escalated into riots in previous years, resulting in many would

be visitors to choose to avoid visiting the city centre. Legitimate business owners had also expressed concern as the illegal traders were taking business away from them, when they were selling legal, original items, in a city that has already suffered numerous business closures in recent years, partly due to the economic situation, and partly due to the creation of shopping centres around the area.

Many believed to be part of organised criminal groups, the vendors operate a network of lookouts whilst selling their illegal goods, although recent reports have indicated that they now simply ignore the police and carry on regardless, above the law and still blighting the streets of a city which aims to be of touristic interest and a town of beautiful sights.

QUEEN OF SALT – THE MUSICAL This new musical, charting the 51-year history of this Torrevieja Foundation, through music and dance, will premiere in the Municipal Theatre in Torrevieja on Saturday, August 16, starting at 9pm.

"Soul Dance", a local dance and theatre group, comprising of 40 young people between the ages of 10 and 26, will take part in the show directed by the local writer and choreographer, Oscar Torregrosa, together with the theatre director Maria Luisa Tárraga and the current Queen of Salt, Saray Sánchez Jurado.

Performances will embrace dance styles such as contemporary, flamenco, classical, salsa, afro and rumba bolero, which will be used to depict the story using different scenery to represent each period of the organization’s development.

Details of the production were announced to the press last week by the Torrevieja Councillor Lola Sanchez Roca, together with Oscar Torregrosa, choreographer and director of the musical. Julian Martinez, Presidente del Grupo de Amigos Exadictos (GAEX)and the current Queen of Salt, Saray Sanchez.

Tickets, priced at €5, are available at the theatre box office from 11am to 1pm, Tuesday to Friday, or 2 hours before the show.

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OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE Last Week the Alhama de Murcia Council formally approved the 'Plan Especial de Ordenación del Complejo Turístico Recreativo' submitted

by Premursa, the promoter of the Paramount Murcia theme park. The agreement to the latest phase of construction will keep the project on track to allow the park to be opened to the public by the end of next year.

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CALLS FOR TORREVIEJA MAYOR TO APOLOGISE

The Izquierda Unida group of Torrevieja believes that the only way modern politicians can distance themselves from corruption, is by taking a stand and moving away from the corrupt history that has marred the city in recent years.

Local spokesperson for the group, Víctor Ferrández, believes that the current PP government have made “fools of themselves” by “shamelessly” asking for the former mayor of the city, Pedro Hernández Mateo, to remain free from prison, despite being found guilty of corruption.

Now, Ferrández believes that the only way of rescuing the situation is for the current mayor, Eduardo Dolón, to publicly apologise for supporting his predecessors bid

Spain's FACUA consumer association has warned of Movistar unfair and unadvertised charges due to be applied to their voicemail service. From the 1st October Movistar / Telefonica will automatically charge landline clients 6.05 cents each time they listen to a message. They say that Movistar are advising subscribers incorrectly, that the service can not be cancelled, and that the contract as whole must be cancelled. FACUA says that users have the right to cancel their contracts at any time without penalty when the Telecoms provider changes their terms and conditions.

BANGED UP The National Police have arrested a French citizen in Altea after he escaped from jail in 2000 whilst serving a 30 year prison sentence for drug trafficking.

Police had apparently been tracking the man for some time.

When he was arrested on Monday he was carrying false passport and driving license.

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for freedom. In addition, Ferrández has called for the immediate withdrawal of all commemorative plaques across the city which bear the name of the corrupt politician to be removed, thus banishing his criminal activities to history, allowing the city to move into a cleaner future.

Briton Harold Plaskett, who lives in Cartagena, has won the prestigious Castillo de Jumilla Chess Competition. This year saw 65 players enter the competition from Murcia, Valencia and Castilla La Mancha.

Plaskett, who won all of his 7 games, was declared champion when he beat last year’s runner up, Argentinean Grand Master, Alfredo Giaccio, who lives in Lorca.

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ORIHUELA SEES POPULATION RECOVERY Despite the fact that a statistical clean up of population figures was carried out by the Institute of National Statistics earlier this year, Orihuela has now not only recovered the number of occupants lost, but has surpassed the figure before the adjustment was made.

The councillor for the Orihuela Costa, Martina Scheurer, who had been criticised by opposition groups for being solely responsible for the loss of 8,000 residents, told The Leader that the official number of residents in the coastal zone now stands at 35,599, more than before the clean up was carried out.

Of that figure, 18,177, more than half, are British citizens, although there are a total of 71 nationalities represented. Within the Spanish population, around 3,000 people were wiped off the census, but 4,504 new people have registered as being residents.

In July alone, 16 people officially left the Orihuela Costa, whereas 252 new people arrived, 96 from other municipalities, again dismissing a myth that a mass exodus is leaving the Orihuela Costa to live in neighbouring Torrevieja. In addition, 156 were new residents, never having been listed on a padrón in Spain before. Finally in July, congratulations must be given to the families of the 8 new residents who arrived on the coast through the most natural way, by birth.

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PIRATE MARKET TO RETURN Following the success of the nautically themed Mercado Marinero in Campoamor at the end of July, the councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, has arranged for a return of the event this week.

The market will be in place from Wednesday the 13th until Sunday the 17th of August, offering the same range of gifts, goodies, crafts and food as in July, and a sprinkling of entertainment, in an event that offers a window to a fantasy world, in a fun and exciting way.

Located once again in Campoamor, visitors will be able to stroll through the themed lanes, enjoy an almost unique experience, and be right in the heart of the beaches of the Orihuela Costa.

ORIHUELA FIRE BRIGADE PLEA

As part of their campaign to have a permanent fire service located on the Orihuela Costa, the German speaking resident´s association has installed a petition collection box within the lobby of the town hall, and is asking for individuals to support their plea.

There is a simple questionnaire with the box, which anybody of any nationality can complete, adding your name and identity number, before the group will collect all of the signatories and present them to the Alicante authorities to show how much support there is for this much needed local service.

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KO FOR MOORE A BRITISH boxing champion has been shot in Estepona in what is believed to be a drug or gang related crime. Jamie Moore – the former European light-middleweight champion – was rushed to Costa del Sol hospital after being shot twice in the early hours of Sunday morning, in the knee and in the groin.

NOT IN MY TOWN PRINCESS Cristina Street in Moraleja del Vino is no more after the town chose to rename the thoroughfare to dissociate itself from the corrupt Infanta.

And more towns across the country are renaming their streets in the light of the scandal surrounding her and her husband Inaki Urdangarin’s on alleged embezzlement charges.

FISHY BUSINESS Police arrested two members of staff at Madrid's Aquarium who managed to rip off their employers for €1 million by selling fake tickets to the attraction.

The two men rigged the zoo's software system so that ticket sales they made didn't register in the system. They would then simply pocket the cash earnings.

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ON THE LINE The mountain rescue section of the Guardia Civil have assisted 343 people during the months of June and July, during 227 operations. Of those assisted, 172 were rescued unharmed, 153 had been injured, whereas 18 people had lost their lives. The figure represents a 19.38% increase on the previous year.

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MILLION EURO INVESTMENT IN VEGA BAJA HOSPITAL

BACK ON TOP After the much publicized exodus of British retirees the results of a new study suggest that Spain has regained its appeal among Britons planning to retire overseas. Of more than 2,000 Britons polled by MGM Advantage, a retirement income specialist, 13pc said they planned to retire in Spain.

France took second place with 9pc of votes, followed by the United States and Australia.

JUST A SLICE Spanish chef Senen Gonzalez has entered the Guinness World Records, by cooking the largest tortilla in the world. Made with 840 kilos of eggs, 1,600 kilos of potatoes, 30 kilos of onions, 10 kilos of salt and 150 litres of olive oil, the resulting 5 metre wide tortilla was shared by more than 10,000 people in the Basque city of Vitoria-Gasteiz.

LIGHTER LOAD The Spanish government has reduced its fleet of official cars by 600 vehicles in the last 2 years, now having just 303 official vehicles and 411 drivers, compared to 921 vehicles when they took to power.

JUMPING FOOL A 20 year old French male has died after jumping from a hotel balcony in the holiday resort of Magaluf. More commonly known as “Balconing”, there is an increasing trend in death and injuries by young holidaymakers who jump from their hotel balcony towards the swimming pool. So far, 22 people this year have lost their lives doing so on the Balearic islands alone.

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Not only is Winning Express giving away hundreds of free Sun Visors but If your car is spotted displaying the Visor during the coming months, your vehicle registration number will be entered into a free weekly draw where you can win a fuel vopucher to the value of 30 euro.

SPEAK ENGLISH? The Alicante provincial council has allocated 59,000 euro to be shared between the municipalities in order to offer English language courses to young people between the ages of 18 and 35.

Deputy for Equality, Youth and European Residents, Mercedes Alonso, said that this initiative aims to cover two aspects, firstly to offer young people a new tool to find a job, and to help municipalities to provide solutions and programs that would not be possible without the support of the provincial body.

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The Vega Baja hospital has announced a million euro investment into the expansion of their Emergency Department and with the specification now with contractors it is hoped that the bidding process will be complete and the contract awarded by late October.

The plan will see an extension of 269.4 square meters in emergency department, and 76.48 square meters in Rehabilitation. The total area to be remodeled will be 483.5 square meters.

The expansion is part of an improvement plan undertaken by the manager of the Orihuela Department of Health, Emilio Bascuñana.

Bascuñana said that the project will better equip the center and provide improved care for patients who come to the department.

Bascuñana first announced the project in June following the hospital visit of the Director General of Health Care in Valencia, Sofía Clar, who said that the plan to modernize the Emergency Department

"is vital to the people of Orihuela if the hospital is to continue giving the appropriate care to patients," in that the bulk of the cases fall to the ER service, approximately 80%.

The manager and said that there will also be improvements to the ??operating theatres, to the areas accommodating patients who are awaiting and undergoing surgery and to Intensive Care.

Sofía Clar said during her visit that "this type of investment in new and more modern equipment is absolutely necessary in that it is designed to assist and improve the work of health professionals in order to provide the best quality care."

The hospital has also acquired fifty new beds although the intention is to renew all 320 throughout the entire hospital in the coming months. ‘Beds improve comfort and patient independence’ said Bascuñana. ‘ Patients spend the vast majority of their time in these beds so a comfortable bed is an absolute necessity as part of their wellbeing and recovery.’

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BLOOD A GOOD MONTH FOR THE POLICIA LOCAL July has been a particularly good month for of them in neighboring villages and towns, and there have also been DONATIONS? Torrevieja’s Policia Local, that is according to a state- numerous actions regarding the control of bars, night clubs and terment made last week in the town hall by Agustina races, to ensure compliance with regulated closing times. in all, the pair agreed, it has been a most satisfactory month for NO THANK Esteve, the Councillor for Police and Traffic, and All Vicente Gutierrez, the Commander of the Policia Local. Torrevieja’s Policia Local.

The main challenge has been the security and management of a large YOU influx of tourists and visitors to the city but in addition the police have Following their recent plea for members of the international community to join in their blood donation drive, the town hall of Torrevieja wish to clarify that the prohibition to donate blood to UK citizens still in force.

They also wish to extend their gratitude for the interest shown by the many Brits who have tried to give blood and say that they perfectly understand the disappointment in not being able to help.

In an article in 2012 we confirmed via the British Consulate that for fear of Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease, if you have spent more than 3 cumulative months in the U.K. between the start of 1980 and the end of 1986, you are not allowed to donate blood.

There are further restrictions in force too, with more details on the website, www.theleader.info, where you will also find links to other useful sites.

Meanwhile The Leader received a letter, “From the Mayor of Torrevieja, I want to thank you for your concern”.

organized successful Driver Education Courses for Schools and safety activities at the Children's Traffic Park. They have also clamped down on the illegal sale of counterfeit goods in the town forcing the traders to move elsewhere.

Commander Gutierrez also said that a multitude of road markings have been repainted and there has been wholesale replacement of damaged road signs along the coast, from la playa de los Náufragos a la de La Mata.

There has been the introduction of parking areas for disabled, improved access to certain developments and new speed bumps installed in Lago jardín and Molino Blanco. In total there were 190 improvement actions successfully carried out.

Traffic controls have been introduced in the town every evening from 9.30 to 11.30 pm where it is now regulated at the entrance to the port by two or three agents. This has resulted in a better flow of people to the fairground, to the tourist market and to the sea front.

July also saw the introduction of a police boat for monitoring beaches, a total of 374 actions having been taken, including assistance to rescue boats and pleasure boats as well as the monitoring and control of hobby fishermen.

There have been 9 follow-ups to incidents of domestic violence, some

MAYORAL SUPPORT The mayor of Alicante, Sonia Castedo, has spoken out in support of gay marriage and abortion during an interview with a Spanish magazine. When asked about gay marriage, she responded, “Why not? I´m still waiting for someone to explain to me why not”, whereas regarding abortion, she said, “Each person is master of their own life and body. I do not command you, nor will I let you command me”.

DRUGGED OUT Officers from the Guardia Civil in Torrevieja have arrested one of their own officers, accused of trafficking drugs. A search of the officer’s home revealed a bag containing a small quantity of drugs.

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NEW APP FOR CONTACTING SPANISH POLICE The Ministry of Interior has launched a mobile phone application that allows users direct contact with the police for reporting crimes, whether as a victim or a witness.

“Alertcops” has been undergoing testing in Málaga, and will spread through Alicante and Madrid, reaching the whole of Spain by 2015, having already been downloaded 17,000 times.

Capable of recording the geographic location of the mobile device, the app then sends the information to the police, thus speeding up the entire reporting process.

Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz explained that the aim of this new service is to “provide a fast and efficient service through a modern and easily accessible tool”, thus improving public safety. He also stressed the importance of this new application that, in his opinion, opens a “communication channel in accordance with the demands of today´s society, laying the foundation for a social safety net”.

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The application is available for both the Android and iOS operating systems, and can be downloaded for free.

Once downloaded, you only need to register and create a new user and providing your personal information to complete the registration process, confirming your details through a validation code in a text message.

Once downloaded, the user needs to register an account, keeping in mind that the application is not a toy and will alert the authorities if you report anything, but when you do, the status of your report can be monitored throughout the situation.

The application has elements to assist those people who suffer from hearing impairment and allows foreigners visiting or residing in Spain to use the app in English as well as Spanish, with French, German, Italian and Portuguese being added soon.

“Alertcops” is part of the SIMASC (System of Mobile Alerts for Citizen Security) technology platform, which aims to provide universal access to public services and security throughout society.

Of course the free application may add to the confusion in Torrevieja, who are getting a video conference link with the police instead of a fully staffed National Police station, as this application would be carried in everybody´s pocket, with no need to attend the static location in the city centre.

Having opened its first of 40 new stores in India this week, Lebanese food chain “Zizo” is looking to expand into other countries, including Spain, the UK and USA. According to the company, “Zizo is a fast casual restaurant that serves authentic Lebanese with a modern twist.

It’s a concept with a difference that will bring simple, delectable Lebanese food to the world, in an innovatively creative and healthier way”.

MORE MADRID FLIGHTS Qatar Airways are to increase their Madrid to Doha flightsfrom November, adding another 3 per week, to bring a total of 10 weekly services. The route will be served by a Boeing 777 aircraft, offering an additional 252 Business Class and 1,758 Economy Class seats per week, for an overall increase of 2,010 seats. The flights will connect to Qatar Airways’ 144 destinations throughout its global network.

END OF THE LINE The Spanish government has criticised the EU for agreeing to terms that forces 30 European fishing boats to leave Mauritanian waters, in order to allow local fishing fleets exclusivity of tuna in the area. The European shellfish fleet has been allowed to remain in the area until December. The compromise was reached as Mauritania threatened to ban the entire European fishing fleet from its waters.

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ By Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands to launch and edit a new English language newspaper. He enjoys life in the sun as a columnist and author, and continues to write a series of popular novels, books for expats, as well as designing mobile apps and websites to promote the Canary Islands.

The ‘Can’t Do’ Bureaucrat I hate wasting time, and Spanish bureaucracy is one of the greediest when it comes to pointless time wasting activities. In my experience, the bureaucrats of all nations are two distinct species, the ones who ‘can do’ and the ones who ‘can’t do’ – in other words, jobsworths. This more depressing of the species is also part of the ‘my glass is half empty’ rather than the more positive ‘my glass is half full’ bureaucrat.

Mobile phone networks are one of the few things that I dislike about life in Spain. By all accounts, this view is not restricted to Spain, but is a common criticism of phone companies in other countries too.

During the years that I have lived in Spain, I have tried all the networks and each time have suffered poor quality service, high pricing, together with a ‘couldn't care less’ attitude to customer service. For expats, the fun and games often plummet to new lows when it comes to the termination of a mobile phone contract. Several years ago, it took me six months to terminate a contract that had already ended.

I promised that I would never again be caught by a mobile phone contract in Spain. As a result, I usually purchase an unlocked mobile phone in the UK and use it with a prepaid Spanish sim card. Several years ago, a good friend advised me to try a new company that offered fair pricing, good coverage and a no nonsense approach to its business. I have been with them since the service began, albeit by obtaining a card from my friend living in the Peninsular, as the service was not, until recently, available in the Canary Islands.

A smart new 4G phone, together with 4G coverage in my area, means

that I have been finally tempted away in favour of another company, since my current company is unlikely to offer a 4G service for some time. However, before I can access the delights of 4G, I have to have a contract, without a new phone, with the company as part of the deal.

I decided to forget my earlier promise, and headed off to the nearest shop to sign up and collect the new sim card for my phone.

Knowing how Spanish bureaucrats have an unhealthy greed for all paperwork, I took my residency document, national identity number, copy of my passport (notarised by the police and a notary), bank details, utility bills, together with details of my existing phone service to the mobile phone shop.

The unhelpful and miserable looking man at the counter, a ‘can’t do bureaucrat’ if ever there was one, took a cursory look at my documents, sniffed and muttered that I needed to get a copy of a paid utility bill from my bank before he could give me a sim card. I headed off to the bank, queued for the obligatory 90 minutes, and was eventually issued with what I was told was the correct document, which would satisfy any mobile phone company.

I headed back to the phone shop and cheerfully presented the document. Again, the ‘can’t do bureaucrat’ took a brief glance at the piece of paper, shook his head and said that it had to be officially stamped by the bank, which it was not. I drove back to the bank, where I adopted the Canarian technique of importantly moving to the front of the queue with a “Will you just?” question. No one appeared to mind too much, my document was stamped, signed and dated and I headed back to the shop.

The ‘can’t do bureaucrat’ examined my documents, smirked, shook his head and told me that I needed to bring my original passport to the shop. Now, I have been caught by this one many times before and since being robbed and relieved of my passport in Madrid many years ago, my passport is securely locked away and never sees the light of day until I leave the island. I use a notarised and police verified document, which is always accepted without question. However, this time was to be the exception.

With my patience now stretched to the limit, I returned to the shop with the original documents. The ‘can’t do bureaucrat’ examined all the documents once again, gave a brief nod, but then told me that he

didn't have the very small nano sim cards in stock and that I would have to wait for a few days until they arrived from Barcelona and return to the shop to collect the card. I collected my documents, told the ‘can’t do bureaucrat’ to forget it, returned home and completed the entire transaction on line in a few minutes. The sim card arrived by courier two days later.

This entire experience took the best part of a day and once again reminded me of the horrors of mobile phone contracts, as well as how easy it is to fall into a Spanish bureaucratic nightmare. My best advice is to stick with a prepaid sim, or if you must have a contract and are computer and Spanish language savvy, do it yourself on line.

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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CAR SALES SECTOR SHOWS SIGNS OF RECOVERY

Having registered 33,219 new car sales between January and July of this year, the province of Alicante has sold more than neighbouring Valencia and Castellón combined.

However, given the touristic interest in the Costa Blanca area in particular, it may come as no surprise to learn that nearly two thirds of the 33,219 sales in Alicante are to car rental companies, with a total of 19,062 units acquired.

The government funded PIVE scheme is also thought to have had a positive impact on sales, whereas a discount can be applied by trading in an older vehicle. The number of cars sold has also increased as a result, with 11,389 units sold across Alicante since the beginning of 2013, compared to 9,360 in the same period of last year, an increase of 22%. Valencia saw 19,939 units sold in the first seven months, and the figure in Castellón was 9,084.

The Director of Communications for the association of car manufacturers, Anfac, said that “private consumption in Spain is recovering” and we are now beginning to see a growing increase in consumer confidence”.

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GRAVE FEARS FOR CIRCUS ANIMALS British family holidaying in Villa Joyosa near Alicante city have raised grave concerns about a group of circus animals kept inside a 12-metre container in sweltering conditions since Monday (July 28).

Anne Rowe and her family witnessed Circo Nevada staff herding the eight horses and ponies, two camels and a monkey into the container after the final show finished on Monday night.

She says the animals are only let out of the container to drink for five minutes each day and are not being properly fed.

“They get brought out for a couple minutes for a little drink and then are returned to this container for the next 24 hours,” Anne said. “They would all be better off dead than living this terrible existence.”

Sue and Rod Weeding from the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre Foundation in Rojales plus staff from Alicante’s La Fundación Raúl Mérida, which deals with wild animals and circuses, are assisting with the case and the police are expected to visit the site this week.

“We’re doing everything we can to get the authorities to intervene but it’s quite difficult,” Sue said. “The problem with circuses is that they just move from place to place and once they’ve moved the animals, the whole process has to start again because they’re in a different province.”

While some councils across Spain, including Guardamar, have banned circuses with live animals, the practice is still legal in most areas.

“People need to be aware that this type of thing often happens with circus animals, they’re just not cared for properly,” Sue said. “Really, in this day and age it’s unbelievable that this still goes on. It’s really important not to support these type of circuses with animals.”

The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre has more than 80 horses, ponies and donkeys saved from abuse and neglect

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NO BULL Organisers of a fiesta at Callosa de Segura have accepted the complaints from citizens, politicians and animal rights groups and have cancelled their first cultural event, the “toro embolao”, in which the bull´s horns are set alight as it parades through the streets, which was planned to take place on the 9th of August. A traditional element in some areas of Spain, causing the abuse of an animal when it is “is not tied to the tradition of the municipality”, is considered unacceptable.

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at its Rojales shelter, which is open every Sunday from 1pm-4pm. Entrance is free and guided tours begin at 2pm.

Tasty food and refreshments are available in the garden café.

The EHCRC welcomes any donations and sponsorships to help support their important work. Donations of furniture, clothes and bric-a-brac to stock the centre’s network of eight charity shops are also gratefully welcomed. The charity shops are located in La Zenia, Los Montesinos, La Siesta, Ciudad Quesada, La Marina, Pilar de Horadada and the brand new Gran Alacant store.

Large donated items such as furniture can be collected from your house and each shop also offers a delivery service for large items purchased from the charity shops.

EHCRC is also looking for volunteers to staff its shops for a few hours or days each week. Please contact the charity shop hotline on 652 021 980 for more information about furniture pick-ups and volunteering.

EHCRC is located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga 59. For more details and directions to the centre, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net.

Spain´s biggest chain of hotels, Melia Hotels International, has announced the removal of shark fins from the menu in all of its worldwide restaurants in 350 hotels spanning 40 countries. In a statement, the company said, “With the removal of shark fin as an ingredient, Melia contributes to the protection of the important role sharks have in maintaining balance in marine ecosystems”. The company, which is one of the largest hoteliers in the world, said the ban would also apply to all events held in its facilities.

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PRISM LENS TECHNOLOGY HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AT TREATING DOUBLE VISION

Double vision can easily be treated

Double vision (diplopia) is one of the most troublesome visual disorders a patient can experience, affecting the ability to read, walk and perform common activities such as driving. There are a number of ways to treat this condition; one of the most effective and least intrusive ways is being presson prisms applied to the patient's glasses.

These are known as Fresnel lenses and they can be prescribed and fitted by licensed optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologistsand simply attached to a standard lens. In simple terms, the prisms move the image from its current position to the position you want it to be in order to see clearly. When one eye is not aligned, the image seen by that eye is outside the key area where the images from both eyes merge in the macula and create a single image. The prism will change the direction of that image to be in the correct area so both images will merge and create normal binocular single vision. This can be highly effective when using in tandem with some exercises to build up the muscles in the eye, although in some cases, a patient may need to have surgery or vision therapy to fix it.

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treated the tumor advised Diane that there was nothing she could do to improve the double vision, so for many years she was virtually a prisoner in her own home due to the condition.

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WE CAN Relatively unheard of before the European elections, having only forming 4 months before winning their 8 parliamentary seats, the political group Podemos is now holding third place in Spain, according to the latest opinion polls published this week. The left wing party would take 15.3% of the overall votes, with 21.2% going to the socialist PSOE, and 30% for the conservative PP, according to the 2,471 people surveyed by the CIS official group.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 12:45 Real Lives Reunited. 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. 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation. 17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather.

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

20:30 Fake Britain. Matt Allwright investigates the conmen who are trying to get their hands on your money by using fakes, forgeries and frauds and shows you how to avoid being taken for a ride. This episode exposes the dangerous fake motorcycle safety wear on sale to British consumers. Plus, the man who thought he had bought his dream home - only to find the three quarters of a million pounds he had paid for it had been stolen by a fake firm of solicitors.

21:00 EastEnders. After recent events Linda struggles to keep her head held high. Stacey has a huge decision to make. Ian is shaken to the core when he receives an unexpected ultimatum.

21:30 Miranda. Je Regret Nothing. Miranda has been caring for her ill mother for five very long days.

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22:00 Death in Paradise. Detective drama series set on a Caribbean island. When DI Humphrey Goodman and his team are called to investigate a murder on a Film - set, they are left baffled when they realise the wrong person has been killed. The team have to work fast to solve the case before the murderer strikes again.

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

23:35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You. Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Godfrey Bloom and Victoria Coren.

00:20 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.

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13:30 My Life in Books. 14:00 Cash in the Attic. 14:30 Breakaway. 15:15 Italy Unpacked. 16:15 Natural World.

17:15 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 18:15 Antiques Roadshow. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Eggheads. 20:00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure.

21:00 University Challenge. 21:30 Food and Drink.

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20:30 Coronation Street. Who can get through to hopeless Peter? Lloyd gives Andrea a second chance.

Kylie struggles with Max. 21:00 Countrywise. The team celebrate the Olympics by looking at how the British countryside and landscape has helped shape the 2012 games. Paul Heiney discovers a little bit of the countryside in the very heart of the Olympic Park. Bettany Hughes visits Much Wenlock in Shropshire, a town that played a key role in the birth of the Games.

21:30 Coronation Street. Rob panics over Peter’s plea. Desperate Neil wants Andrea back. What does Jim want from Peter?

22:00 Long Lost Family. On Boxing Day 1967, 17year-old Sheila Thomas gave birth to a baby girl she named Jacqueline. Six weeks later her daughter was adopted and Sheila has not seen her since - but she has never been able to get over her decision.

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23:40 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.

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00:40 All Star Family Fortunes. 01:35 Jackpot247.

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

Channel 4 05:30 Deal or No Deal. 06:25 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking. 06:50 River Cottage Bites. 07:00 Countdown.

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

01:00 The Shooting Gallery. 01:25 Film - Like Someone in Love (12). 03:20 Scandal. 04:05 Revenge. 04:50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:45 River Cottage Bites.

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. 08:00 Pip Ahoy. 08:10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and

Monday, Monday, 11th 11th 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 Lord Peter Wimsey, The Nine Tailors, Episode 1 of 8 15:00 Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemptio. Episode 1 of 5 16:00 Lounge Sounds with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Im Sorry I’ll Read That Again 20:00 Drama at 8, Galbraith and the King of the Diamonds, Episode 1 of 6 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 Book at Bedtime, 44 Scotland St, By Alexander McCall Smith 23:00 Classical Nights

Monday, 11th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – British born Amanda Tapping.

18.05 Speekee TV – Fun way to learn Spanish. – El Jardin 18.15 Trev’s Tasty Bits – Tips and hints on the best BBQ. 18.30 Host Your Own(series) The Costa Blanca's very own home grown cookery show. Sue Ford goes Greek.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) – Broadcaster Darren James and dance school owner Ruth Kingsbury.

19.30 Inland Spain – Calasparra is an old traditional town.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 12:45 Real Lives Reunited. 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. 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Bake-ation.

17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

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

20:30 EastEnders. Ian must face his fears at the press appeal about Lucy’s murder. Stan does some detective work but will he discover the shocking truth?

After realising that all is not as it seems, Phil demands the truth.

21:00 Holby City. Star Crossed Lovers. Casualty viewers may do a double take when they see they the

new nurse on AAU, as it’s none other than Fletch, who left ED six weeks ago. Now he’s back at Holby, although Colette isn’t happy about her nurse because of a long-held grudge. Can they reach an understanding while treating the victim of a pile-up? A paranoid Sacha suspects Estelle may be carrying on with Mr Thompson, and it’s Elliot’s first day back on Darwin, but he’s reminded of his recent illness when a patient is told about his brain tumour and refuses to let him operate.

22:00 In the Club. Drama following the lives of six pregnant women and their partners. With her husband on the run from the police, Diane struggles to cope with the consequences of Rick’s actions. Upset and alone, she turns to Roanna for support. But the stress is causing her Braxton Hicks contractions to return.

Unknown to Diane, Rick is hiding out at Jasmin and Dev’s house. But when the police turn up, Jasmin is shocked to learn the real reason Rick is there. With no way to turn, Rick is pushed to the edge in more ways

than one.

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

23:35 Scrappers. Pay Day. Episode 1. 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.

00:05 Scrappers. A New Broom. Episode 2. 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.

00:35 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.

01:35 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:40 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:15 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:15 Rip Off Britain.

09:00 Food Inspectors. 10:00 Athletics. 14:00 My Life in Books. 14:30 Breakaway. 15:15 Cash in the Attic.

15:45 Natural World. 16:45 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 17:45 Athletics. 21:30 Coast. 22:30 Scotland Votes: What’s at Stake for the UK? 23:30 Newsnight.

00:20 The Stuarts. 01:20 Hive Alive. 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 The Chase. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 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. Diane gets to the bottom of Andy’s concerns. Donna is backed into a corner. David makes a fool of himself.

20:30 Ade at Sea. Ade sails into Brixham Harbour, where the colourful houses cascading down on either side of the port make it one of the prettiest on the South Devon coast.

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

In this episode, the team come to the aid of wounded war hero Luke Simpson and his wife Jackie.

22:00 Executed. The stories of the last people to be hanged in Britain with testimony from the relatives and people who witnessed the final days of capital punishment. Timothy Evans was executed in 1950. Derek Bentley was hanged in 1953 for the murder of a policeman. Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain, executed in 1955 for shooting her lover.

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 06:00 IPC European Swimming Championships. 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 Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free. 22:00 Undercover Boss. 23:00 Utopia. 00:05 Royal Marines Commando School.

01:05 Pokerstars.Com PCA. 02:00 KOTV Boxing Weekly.

02:30 Armoy Road Races. 03:25 London Triathlon.

04:20 Caterham Motorsport. 04:45 Transworld Sport.

05:40 Deal or No Deal.

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. 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 Milkshake Monkey. 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 I Nearly Died: World’s Worst Near Misses. 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 (U). 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 Dangerous Dog Owners and Proud. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:05 Wentworth. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Tuesday, 12th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to Andy Summers.

18.05 Guardamar’s Moors & Christians.

18.30 Let’s Talk Special – we speak to infamous controversial outspoken radio talk show host John Guant.

19.00 Real England (series) – Gloucestershire – a county known for the Cotswolds and the magnificent River Severn.

22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Tuesday, uesday, 12th 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 Lord Peter Wimsey, The Nine Tailors, Episode 2 of 8 15:00 Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Episode 2 of 5 16:00 Solid Gold 60´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, A Whole new ball game - And pigs can fry 20:00 Drama at 8, Drama at 8, Galbraith and the King of the Diamonds, Episode 2 of 6 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Scotland Street 23:00 Classical Nights.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 12:45 Real Lives Reunited. 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. 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Bake-ation.

17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

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

20:30 Fake Britain. Matt Allwright investigates the conmen who are trying to get their hands on your money by using fakes, forgeries and frauds and shows you how to avoid being taken for a ride. This episode looks at fake job references on sale online, and the crooks using fake cards to buy fuel.

21:00 The Great British Bake Off. Biscuits. Having survived cakes, the remaining eleven bakers are tested on biscuits. Serving up signature savoury biscuits, the bakers must create biscuits that go well with a cheese course. Meanwhile, Sue learns the dirty secret behind the invention of the ice cream cone. In the technical challenge Mary sets the bakers her recipe for florentines. And the showstopper is Bake Off’s most ambitious biscuit challenge to date, as the bakers are asked to create three-dimensional biscuit scenes.

They can make any scene they like as long as it is made entirely from biscuits and doesn’t fall over - easier said than done in the Bake Off tent. The bakers are really put under scrutiny as the biscuits must taste as good as they look.

22:00 Operation Wild. In a world first, vets call on a plastic surgeon to give a rhino a skin graft operation.

Plus, Rosemary the blind orangutan has microsurgery to try to restore her sight so she can see her daughter again and a seal with a mystery illness is diagnosed using a scanner usually seen in a human hospital.

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

23:35 A Question of Sport. Sue Barker hosts the sports quiz with regular team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. Matt is joined by two former England rugby colleagues, Richard Hill and Paul Grayson. On Phil’s cricket team is England women’s captain Charlotte Edwards and fast bowler Steve Harmison.

00:05 The League Cup Show. 01:10 Weather for the

BBC 2 07:15 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:15 Rip Off Britain.

09:00 Talk to the Animals. 10:00 Athletics. 13:00 Film Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure (U). 14:30 Breakaway.

15:15 Cash in the Attic. 15:45 Natural World. 16:45 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 17:45 Athletics.

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

23:00 Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Kate Adie’s Women of World War I. 01:20 The Trouble with Mobility Scooters. 02:10 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 The Chase. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 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. Donna is torn between her two worlds. Declan’s trust is tested. Tracy exploits her advantage.

20:30 Coronation Street. Jim manipulates drinkcrazed Peter. Michael’s romantic gesture falls flat.

Jenna bids farewell to the Street.

21:00 100 Year Old Drivers. Documentary focusing on some of Britain’s oldest drivers. 100-year-old Bomber Command veteran Harry Kartz drives to the betting shop and back every day, retired schoolteacher Mary - also 100 - enjoys going fast, and Ken and Edna Medlock - 99 and 98 respectively - are still in love and drive to the seaside for a date. In funny and at times poignant scenes, younger relatives in the back seat wrestle with the question of whether to tell mum or dad to hand in their keys. Basil Smith faces a date with destiny as he arranges for a driving instructor to test his ability. If the instructor fails him, he will stop driving, but it will have big repercussions for him. He will not just lose his own independence but will also struggle to visit his beloved wife, now in a residential care home nine miles away.

22:00 Secrets From the Clink. The Pains of Neglect.

Conclusion of the two-part documentary examining nineteenth century attitudes to crime and punishment through the eyes of the descendants of the people

who fell foul of the law.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Dangerous Dogs. Two-part documentary which takes a graphic look at the dramatic rise in the number of dog attacks in the UK. In 2013, three people in the UK were killed by dogs and over 6,000 were hospitalised. Britain is supposedly a nation of dog lovers but there are underfed, abandoned and maladjusted canines in homes across the country. The programmes examine whether the cause is irresponsible owners.

00:40 Off the Beaten Track. Christine Bleakley ventures off the main roads and away from the big cities to explore lesser-known UK destinations. In this episode, Christine visits the South Peaks in Derbyshire, where she tucks in at a vintage sweet shop, joins a ladies tug-of-war team and takes part in the unique Derbyshire festival of well-dressing.

01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 British Touring Car Championship Highlights. 05:15 Britain’s Best Bakery.

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 - The Hollywood Mom’s Mystery (15). 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 Grand Theft Auto: UK. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino.

04:05 The Killer Next Door: Countdown to Murder.

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

Channel 4 05:40 Deal or No Deal. 06:35 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking. 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 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 Best Bits. 00:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 01:25 Film - The Wall (15). 03:10 Film - Remember Me (12). 05:00 Revenge. 05:40 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking.

Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 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. 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.

W ednesday, ednesday, 13th August, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson.

13:00 Power Anthems with Paul Baker, 14:00 Lord Peter Wimsey, The Nine Tailors, Episode 3 of 8 15:00 Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Ep 3 of 5 16:00 Supersonic 70´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Just a Minute with Nicholas Parsons 20:00 Drama at 8, Drama at 8, Galbraith and the King of the Diamonds, Episode 3 of 6 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Scotland Street 23:00 Classical Nights,

Wednesday, 13th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with Barbara Windsor (Babs) actress from Eastenders and Carry On fame.

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

19.00 An Evening With... the Torrevieja Youth Orchestra.

This amazing group of talented youngsters is joined by Maria O’Hara at the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

14th august Laurence Fishburne.

02:20 Holiday Weatherview. 02:25 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 12:45 Real Lives Reunited. 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. 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Bake-ation.

17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

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

20:30 EastEnders. The residents of Walford are surprised by a new line of inquiry in the investigation into Lucy’s murder. Dean tries his luck, but will he get what he wants? A loyal Phil decides to take matters into his own hands.

21:00 The Sheriffs are Coming. A former Army medic who worked for a private ambulance firm, wasn’t paid for nearly a year. Sheriffs Lawrence and Kev pay a visit to the company boss. Can they get him to pay?

22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? Actor Brian Blessed has always loved his unusual name - but has no idea where his Blessed ancestors came from. Born in Yorkshire he’d always assumed his family were northerners, but digging deeper Brian discovers that his roots lie down south. Here he uncovers the story of his great great grandfather Jabez Blessed - a tale of hardship, struggle and survival worthy of Oliver Twist.

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

23:35 Motorway Cops. Tip-Offs and Tearaways. PCs Dale Anderson and Doug Lofthouse receive a radio report of an overturned car on the motorway, PCs Mike Wroe and Chris Spencer are on a night shift when they spot a car driving erratically, and PCs James Alderson and Paul Crabtree respond to an anonymous tip-off of a car that might be involved in drug dealing.

00:35 Film - Biker Boyz (12). Fast-action drama, starring Laurence Fishburne. Two radical biker gangs, one led by the long-term king of racers and the other by a young pretender to the throne, set out to prove who the fastest riders on the scene are. When the gifted young rider, whose father was himself a former mechanic for the older rider but died following an accident, is prohibited from joining the Black Knights, he forms the Biker Boyz to try become the best biker and carry on his father’s name and reputation. Starring:

BBC 2 07:15 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:15 Rip Off Britain.

09:00 Escape to the Continent. 10:00 Athletics. 12:45 Film - Sydney White (15). 14:30 Breakaway. 15:15 Cash in the Attic. 16:00 Natural World. 17:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 18:00 Athletics. 22:00 The Honourable Woman. 23:00 QI. 23:30 Newsnight.

00:20 The World’s War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire.

01:20 The Great Big Romanian Invasion. 02:10 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 The Chase. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 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. Donna and Ross prepare for their final job. Adam is wrong-footed by an unexpected visitor. Charity is taken aback by her feelings.

20:30 Tonight. Fit to Practice? This week, more than 27 million people - almost half of the population - will have to wait more than seven days to see their GP. The Royal College of General Practitioners says that the number of consultations has gone up by 40 million in five years and will continue to grow. They claim budget cuts, long hours and recruitment problems have left the system in crisis. The government says that money spent on doctors has increased and patients should not be struggling to get appointments.

21:00 Emmerdale. Donna knows this is the end for her and Ross. Adam is frantic as he tries to help. Chas is stunned to learn Aaron is in the country.

21:30 Harbour Lives. Ben Fogle meets the county’s oldest glider pilot, 84-year-old Bill Cook, who takes him up to 3,000 feet and shows him a spectacular view of the Jurassic coast. Back on the ground, Gary Smith and his metal detector are on the hunt for clues which may help him to uncover some of the long-forgotten roads that crossed the Dorset of yesteryear.

22:00 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Children’s Ward. Why Does it Have to be Me? Second in the 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.

23:40 100 Year Old Drivers. 100-year-old Bomber Command veteran Harry Kartz drives to the betting shop and back every day, retired schoolteacher Mary also 100 - enjoys going fast, and Ken and Edna Medlock - 99 and 98 respectively - are still in love and drive to the seaside for a date. In funny and at times poignant scenes, younger relatives in the back seat wrestle with the question of whether to tell mum or dad to hand in their keys.

00:40 Benidorm. A freak storm batters Benidorm and Les/Lesley has to arrange some bingo entertainment with rather unusual prizes.

01:30 Jackpot247. 04:00 Tonight. 04:25 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 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 Location, Location, Location.

22:00 Embarrassing Bodies. 23:00 First Time Farmers. 00:05 Child Genius. 01:05 One Born Every Minute. 02:00 The Last Chance School. 02:55 Dispatches. 03:25 Food Unwrapped. 03:50 The Great Escape: The Reckoning.

04:45 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:40 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking.

Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 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. 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 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 - Reverse Angle. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Caught with Their Fingers in the Till.

21:00 Countdown to Murder. 22:00 The Last Secrets of 9/11. 23:00 Big Brother. 00:00 Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:05 On the Yorkshire Buses. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs.

05:45 House Doctor.

Thursday, Thursday, 14th 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 Lord Peter Wimsey, The Nine Tailors, Episode 4 of 8 15:00 Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Ep 4 of 5 16:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, The Navy Lark. Accredited 20:00 Drama at 8, Drama at 8, Galbraith and the King of the Diamonds, Episode 4 of 6 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, Scotland Street 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

Thursday 14th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Former Ryder Cup captain and father of sports presenter Kirsty – Bernard Gallacher.

18.05 The Wedding Show (series) – The wedding day.

18.15 Spanish Eye – A cancer fundraising event - Pink Ladies.

18.30 Loose Talk – A light hearted discussion programme.

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

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15th august 07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Neighbourhood Blues. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Animal Saints and Sinners. 12:45 Real Lives Reunited. 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. 16:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Bake-ation.

17:30 Flog It. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News.

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

20:30 A Question of Sport. Sue Barker hosts the light-hearted sports quiz with regular team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. Matt is joined by two former England rugby colleagues, Richard Hill and Paul Grayson. On Phil’s cricket team is England women’s captain Charlotte Edwards and fast bowler Steve Harmison.

21:00 EastEnders. The future of Abi and Jay’s relationship is in question as they both keep secrets from each other. Under pressure, a tense Linda struggles to keep things together. Stressed Ian receives a lifeline, but his joy is short-lived.

21:30 Scrappers. A Bright Idea. Episode 3. Terry and Lyndsay haven’t had a row for weeks, but when the scrapyard king decides to throw an open day to cele-

brate 21 years of working together at Metro Salvage, tempers start to fray.

22:00 Boomers. Alan is looking forward to Jean’s funeral; his old mate Mick, Jean’s ex, is coming over from Spain especially for it. Alan’s wife Joyce isn’t so happy - Mick has always been a bad influence. John’s not happy either - he’s been convinced that Mick has a thing for Maureen ever since a notorious holiday in Weymouth. And when Mick turns up, he’s got a surprise for everyone - a thirty-year-old Lithuanian wife who seems to understand Trevor more than his wife Carol ever has.

22:30 Outnumbered. Karen has trouble adapting to big school, Ben auditions for a part in the school musical despite his lack of talent, and Jake makes a foolish - and perhaps permanent - fashion choice. Meanwhile, Mum and Dad try very hard not to interfere or send disastrously explosive emails.

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

23:35 Room 101. Paloma Faith, Jason Manford and Deborah Meaden are invited by host Frank Skinner to compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to the depths of Room 101.

00:05 Would I Lie to You? The Unseen Bits. Special Episode 1. Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show. Over the course of the programme, a host of celebrity guests reveal amazing

stories about themselves, some of which are true, and some of which are not. The aim of the game is to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Amongst the guests on David Mitchell’s team are Joan Bakewell, Susan Calman, Mel Giedroyc, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Stephen Mangan, Dermot O’Leary, Richard Osman, Jon Richardson, Greg Rutherford, Isy Suttie and Kirsty Young. Guests joining Lee Mack include Charles Dance, Warwick Davis, Matt Dawson, David Harewood, Paul Hollywood, Carol Kirkwood, Bob Mortimer, David O’Doherty, Joanna Scanlan, Gok Wan, Henning Wehn and Josh Widdicombe.

00:35 EastEnders Omnibus. 02:30 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:35 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:15 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:15 Fake Britain.

09:00 The Big Allotment Challenge. 10:00 Athletics.

12:45 Film - The Gumball Rally (PG). 14:30 Breakaway.

15:15 Cash in the Attic. 16:00 Equestrian. 18:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 18:30 Athletics. 22:00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice. 22:30 Sweets Made Simple. 23:00 Edinburgh Nights with Sue Perkins.

23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Film - The English Patient (15).

02:40 The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway. 03:40 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 The Chase. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 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. The whole village is left devastated.

April questions where her mother is. Adam crumbles.

20:30 Coronation Street. Is Nick at breaking point?

Michael cannot contain his feelings. Beth takes action.

21:00 The Dales. Adrian Edmondson is in Swaledale for the 100th anniversary of the Reeth Agricultural Show. He meets the Owen family who are hoping 11year-old Raven performs well in her first riding competition.

21:30 Coronation Street. Reckless Nick plays dirty.

Will Kirk’s proposal be rubbished? Gail and Michael are loved up.

22:00 Doc Martin. Hazardous Exposure. Jennifer fears she may have to leave Portwenn after a letter arrives saying that Mrs Tishell no longer needs supervision.

Bert is miserable after learning Jennifer might have to move on and Al tells him he should do something to get her to stay. Martin asks Malcolm Rayner, the village hypochondriac, if he has ever worked with asbestos. A worried Malcolm remembers that he fitted insulation at the police station and in other houses. Penhale puts up asbestos warning notices all over the village.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Film - Dog Day Afternoon (15). Heist drama telling the true story of a man who holds up a Brooklyn bank to raise money for his lover’s sex-change operation and becomes the focus of the entire city’s attention.

Starring: Al Pacino.

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

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 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 - Date Night (15). 02:10 Derek. 02:35 The Inbetweeners USA. 03:00 Desperate Housewives. 03:45 Revenge. 04:25 The Hoarder Next Door. 05:20 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 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. 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 Milkshake Monkey. 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 - My Daughter Must Live. 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. 01:10 Super Casino. 04:10 Big Brother: Live Eviction. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Friday 15th August, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes 14:00 Lord Peter Wimsey, The Nine Tailors, Episode 5 of 8 15:00 Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Ep 5 of 5 16:00 Rewind the Radio with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Hancocks Half Hour. The Impersonator 20:00 Drama at 8, Galbraith and the King of Diamonds Ep 5 of 6 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, 44 Scotland Street 23:00 Classical Nights followed by Exite Overnight.

Friday 15th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Best known for playing Will Robinson in Lost in Space, Simon is with Billy Mumy 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 talks with the fascinating Jim & Jan Barry, musician and ex-dancer from the Black & White Minstrels respectively.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). –with live music from Lucinda, Jay Markwick and Joe Longthorne plus loads more.

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07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 Food and Drink. 13:00 BBC News. 13:10 Football Focus. 13:50 Saturday Sportsday. 14:00 Bargain Hunt.

15:00 Athletics. 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 soaps edition of the quiz featuring Laila Morse and Nina Wadia, Claire King and Deena Payne, Stefan Dennis and Rebekah Elmaloglou and Ray Quinn and Louis Emerick.

19:30 Tumble. Episode 2. 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, Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding and TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh. Plus, multi-medalwinning gymnastics legend Beth Tweddle is joined by the next generation of future Olympians in a stunning showcase performance.

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.

Relationships are put to the test, three pairs start but only one will attempt to Break the Safe. Will it be a young couple from the Isle of Wight, a mother and son from Surrey or work colleagues from Scotland who win through? Includes the National Lottery draws hosted

by Gaby Roslin.

21:50 Casualty. The Sicilian Defence. Cal and Ethan jointly solve a medical mystery after a man suffering from numerous undiagnosed conditions is brought in suffering an epileptic fit. When a patient is revealed as the revenge target of a taxi driver, Rita digs deeper and helps him to admit to his wife the full facts of the tragic road accident in which he was the driver.

Following the discovery that Rita’s husband is alive, the staff in the ED continue to struggle to accept the truth about the colleague they had been led to believe was a grieving widow. As Connie discusses her feelings on the senior staff nurse position with Tess, has Rita now ruined her chance of promotion?

22:40 Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Mammy Swings. Series 3, episode 6. Wedding mania descends on the Brown household as the family prepare for Rory and Dino’s big day. Agnes is looking forward to the wedding, until she meets their overbearing celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy. Meanwhile, Agnes gets more than she bargained for when she agrees to entertain Cathy’s boyfriend’s parents.

23:10 BBC News.

23:30 Match of the Day. The football show presented

by Gary Lineker returns for its 50th year with highlights from the day’s games in the Premier League.

Manchester United, under new manager Louis van Gaal, hosted Swansea City while Arsenal were thrown straight into a London derby against Crystal Palace.

Top flight new boys Leicester and QPR began with home games against Everton and Hull respectively.

Followed by National Lottery Update.

00:55 The Football League Show. With the new season up and running there’s an action-packed show as newly-promoted Rotherham and Wolves go head-tohead at the New York Stadium. Plus extended highlights from Leeds v Middlesbrough and the best of the action as Bolton take on Nottingham Forest.

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

BBC 2 07:05 Film - Blackbeard the Pirate (U). 08:45 Athletics.

11:45 Great British Railway Journeys. 12:15 Animal Park. 13:00 Sweets Made Simple. 13:30 Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds. 14:00 Talking Pictures.

14:50 Film - The First of the Few (U). 16:45 Flog It. 17:30 Athletics. 18:15 Equestrian. 20:00 Proms Extra 2014. 20:45 Dad’s Army. 21:15 Great War Diaries.

22:15 Andrew Marr’s Great Scots: The Writers Who Shaped a Nation. 23:15 QI XL. 00:00 Film - Oranges and Sunshine (15). 01:40 Film - Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (15). 03:20 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 Murder, She Wrote. 12:20 ITV News and Weather. 12:25 Columbo. 14:25 The Unforgettable...

Gordon Jackson. 14:55 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 15:55 Film - Smokey and the Bandit II (PG).

17:50 Film - Mr Bean’s Holiday (PG). 19:20 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

19:45 You’ve Been Framed and Famous. Harry Hill showcases some of the best celebrity lookalike clips sent in by viewers. Featuring lookalikes of stars including Tom Cruise, Kylie Minogue and John Barrowman.

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 Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, singer and presenter Jamelia and TV host Jeff Brazier 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 another episode of the popular gameshow as two celebrities and their families compete to win thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. Up to £30,000 is up for grabs, but which team will second-guess the British public and make it through to the big money final? Players hoping to win big this time are Hollyoaks heartthrob Danny Mac and Claire Richards from Steps.

22:45 Film - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (U). Sequel to Star Wars, showing in the 1997 special edition version. After being forced to abandon their base on the ice planet Hoth, the rebels journey to Cloud City on Bespin. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker undergoes Jedi training from the mysterious Yoda as preparation for more battles against the Empire. And romance blossoms between Han Solo and Leia. Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker. Includes a break at 23:40 for ITV News and Weather.

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

Channel 4 06:15 Deal or No Deal. 07:10 The Hoobs. 07:35 Transworld Sport. 08:30 Mobil 1 The Grid. 08:55 The Morning Line. 09:55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:25 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:55 Frasier. 11:25 Frasier. 11:55 The Big Bang Theory. 12:20 The Simpsons. 12:55 The Simpsons. 13:25 Speed with Guy Martin. 14:25 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 Grand Designs.

21:00 Film - Iron Man (12). 23:25 Film - District 9 (15).

01:35 The Last Leg. 02:20 Utopia. 03:20 Homeland.

04:15 Homeland. 05:10 Hollyoaks Omnibus.

Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 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. 07:45 Milkshake Monkey. 07:50 Chloe’s Closet. 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:10

Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy.

08:40 City of Friends. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky.

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

12:00 Ultimate Police Interceptors. 13:00 Police Interceptors. 14:00 Film - The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (U). 16:05 Film - Rocky V (PG). 18:05 Film - North Sea Hijack (12). 20:00 Cricket on 5. 21:00 The Last Secrets of 9/11. 21:55 5 News Weekend. 22:00 TV’s Nastiest Villains with Joan Collins. 00:55 Access. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 The Hungerford Massacre. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 Make it Big.

Saturday 16th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Best known for playing Will Robinson in Lost in Space, Simon is with Billy Mumy 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 talks with the fascinating Jim & Jan Barry, musician and ex-dancer from the Black & White Minstrels respectively.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). –with live music from Lucinda, Jay Markwick and Joe Longthorne plus loads more.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Saturday 16th 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.

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07:00 Breakfast. 09:35 Match of the Day. 11:00 Sunday Morning Live. 12:00 Wanted Down Under. 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under. 13:15 MOTD2 Extra.

14:00 BBC News. 14:15 Bargain Hunt. 15:15 Best of Homes Under the Hammer. 15:45 Eat Well for Less?

16:45 Escape to the Country. 17:30 The Great British Bake Off. 18:30 Songs of Praise. Stop the World. As the peak of the holiday period approaches, David and Sally take their own break seeking peace and reflection. At Ampleforth Abbey near York, David learns how to Gregorian chant with Benedictine monks, and Sally goes cider-tasting in the ancient orchard. The Songs of Praise family try a religious retreat and decide to take life at a slower pace and there are soothing hymns from around the UK. 19:05 Deadly on a Mission: Pole to Pole. Caribbean.

Episode 7. Wildlife presenter Steve Backshall embarks on a global journey that takes him from the Arctic Circle to Antarctica, encountering a host of deadly animals along the way.

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

20:00 Antiques Roadshow. Blair Castle. Fiona Bruce and the team of specialists return to Blair Castle in Perthshire, Scotland. Their discoveries include a Mickey Mouse toy with a poignant history, a breathtaking collection of valuable miniatures and a humble wooden spoon with a remarkable story attached.

21:00 Countryfile. The Countryfile team are in Northern Ireland. John Craven and Shauna Lowry head for The Sperrin Mountains. Shauna takes a walk into this little known but beautiful region. She learns it was the birthplace of the great poet Seamus Heaney and she visits an old blacksmith’s forge made famous in one of his well-known poems. John learns about the unique relationship between one of our most endangered species and fish found nowhere else but Northern Ireland.

22:00 The Village. Historical drama series set in a Derbyshire village. Hankin opens a dance hall and the villagers take their partners by the hands. Bert’s childhood crush on Martha Allingham blinds him to the reality of Phoebe’s affection for him.

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

23:25 Match of the Day 2. Mark Chapman introduces highlights from the day’s two Premier League matches. Champions Manchester City began the defence of their title away at Newcastle. Liverpool, who just missed out on the title last season, began life without talismanic but controversial striker Luis Suarez, hosting Southampton at Anfield.

00:25 Film - The 51st State (18). Fast-paced thriller about an American criminal whose plans to sell his formula for an illegal drug and retire from the game go awry. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson.

01:50 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:55 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:45 Countryfile. 07:45 Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets. 08:45 Athletics. 11:30 The Football League Show. 12:50 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 14:20 Paul Hollywood’s Pies and Puds. 14:50 Athletics. 17:50 Flog It. 18:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 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 Film - The Prestige (12).

01:05 Countryfile. 02:00 Holby City. 03:00 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. 16:30 Midsomer Murders.

18:30 Tipping Point. 19:35 ITV Regional News. 19:45 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Come on Down! The Game Show Story.

Bradley Walsh takes a look at the more cerebral side of the genre - the quiz shows. He learns about Mastermind’s creation and is interrogated in the famous chair by John Humphrys, and meets Fred Housego, the London cabbie who became Mastermind champion in 1980 and was the first winner to become a household name. The programme also looks at various scandals to hit game shows over the years, from the 1950s to the coughing episode in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

21:00 The Zoo. An Asian elephant gives birth to her second calf at Whipsnade. The calf takes his first steps, guided by his mother, before meeting the herd for the first time. In Regent’s Park, keeper Paul Kybett notices that a 15-year-old Asian lioness is not feeding.

Vet Tai Strike and her team are called in to perform an emergency exploratory operation, but the cause is still a mystery. After the operation, the lioness appears to be getting better but then takes a turn for the worse, leaving staff facing one of the most difficult decisions

of all.

22:00 The Great War: The People’s Story. One hundred 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 there. In episode two, cockney lad Reg Evans is shot in the face in the trenches and is among the first soldiers to undergo pioneering plastic surgery.

There is more about Alan Lloyd, who swapped life at home with his recently-wed wife and baby for the battlefields and the Somme. On the Home Front, society cook and restaurateur Hallie Miles and women’s suffrage campaigner Kate Parry Frye witness the old certainties of the Edwardian world crumble. The changes in the lives of all British women were seismic. More opportunities opened up and jobs hitherto denied them became available as an increasing number of men were called up to fight.

23:00 ITV News and Weather. 23:15 Kids with Cameras: Diary of a Children’s Ward. 00:15 The Cube.

01:15 The Store. 03:00 Motorsport UK. 03:50 British Superbike Highlights. 05:00 Britain’s Best Bakery.

05:50 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4 07:10 The Hoobs. 07:35 Caterham Motorsport. 08:05 Triathlon. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 14:40 The Big Bang Theory. 15:10 The Big Bang Theory. 15:40 The Big Bang Theory. 16:10 The Simpsons. 16:40 The Simpsons. 17:10 Deal or No Deal. 18:15 Channel 4 News. 18:45 Film - Water for Elephants (12). 21:00 The Mill. 22:00 Richard III: The New Evidence. 23:00 Film - The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (15). 01:05 Film - Good Morning, Vietnam (15). 03:10 Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters. 04:05 First Time Farmers. 05:05 The Million Pound Drop.

Channel 5 06:15 Angels of Jarm. 06:20 Angels of Jarm. 06:30 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. 07:45 Milkshake Monkey. 07:50 Chloe’s Closet. 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too. 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas.

08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:35 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:40 City of Friends. 08:50 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky.

09:20 Milkshake! Bop Box. 09:25 Angelina Ballerina.

09:40 Olly the Little White Van. 09:45 Rupert Bear.

10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Access. 11:15 Highland Emergency. 11:45 Police Interceptors. 12:45 Police Interceptors. 13:40 Police Interceptors. 14:40 Film Disney’s White Fang (PG). 16:45 Film - James and the Giant Peach (U). 18:15 The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

20:00 5 News Weekend. 20:05 Cricket on 5. 21:00 World’s Scariest Animal Attacks. 22:00 Film - Safe (15).

23:55 Film - Crank 2: High Voltage (18). 01:40 Criminals: Caught on Camera. 02:10 Super Casino.

04:10 Killing Spree. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big.

Sunday 17th August, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – British born Canadian actress Amanda Tapping best known for her role in Stargate SG1.

18.05 Speekee TV – Something for our younger viewers, a fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish. – El Jardin 18.15 Trev’s Tasty Bits – Tips and hints on the best BBQ. 18.30 Host Your Own(series) The Costa Blanca's very own home grown cookery show. 6 contestants try to impress 3 judges with their cooking. This week Sue Ford goes Greek.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) – Broadcaster Darren James and dance school owner Ruth Kingsbury.

19.30 Inland Spain – Calasparra.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Sunday 17th 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 - A Right Royal Rip-Off with Peter Jones, Bernard Bresslaw and Charles Hawtrey 16:00 Comedy - Cabin Pressure with Stephanie Cole Qikigtarjuag 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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Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool. 375 Euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (88757) JACARILLA. 3 Bed, 2 bath apartment. Good sized separate kitchen with external patio off, large balcony with views over orange groves. UK TV, air-con, communal pool 395 euro. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (88686) HEREDADES Large 4 Bed 2 bath apartment in the quiet village of Heredades. Property consists of large, open plan lounge with open plan Kitchen to rear. A patio off the kitchen has room for table and chairs and there’s a spiral staircase to a large sun terrace.

From here you have access to bedroom 4 with en-suite. This part of the property also has its own separate entrance from the street. The lower level also has 3 double bedrooms, 1 of which has an en suite, plus a family bathroom. The lounge also has a furnished balcony with village views. 475 euro pcm including bills. Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 (139987) TORREVIEJA/URB PARQUE DE LAS NACIONES. 2 bed, 1 bath upper apartment in a peaceful residential area of low rise buildings. Property consists of lounge/diner, open plan kitchen, making the apartment very light and airy, double bedroom, twin room, full family bathroom and private roof terrace with all day sun. 400 euro including bills. 966 772 553 (139962) PILAR DE LA HORADADA. 2 Bed 2 bath townhouse in quiet cul-de-sac location. South facing, comfortable furnishings, English TV, communal pool, short walk

to town 450‚ euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 For further details, please call (+34) 637 227 385 or (+34) 966 730 057 (140941) FOR RENT - long term let, available from end of September - 3 bed 2 bath fully furnished semi detached modern property in La Zenia area, near boulevard and all amenities. Air conditioned thoughout, terraces,garden, parking and satellite TV. Access to community pool.500 Euro per month CALL 692 75 53 38 (69121)

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

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

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

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

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820) Brand new 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos. With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking. 89,950 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91779)

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LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Fully-furnished.

Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor. Reduced for quick sale. 125.500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569. (90187) Beautiful Semi detached villa located in Torreta Florida, 3 bed, 2 bath,garage, large plot, lovely garden area, fully furnished and walking distance to Torrevieja city. Must view tel. 966-73-0057.

(109105) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552) A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories.

The property boasts 2 beds and 2 baths, lounge, kitchen and an integral garage which also acts as a great storage area. There is also a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun. Well worth viewing. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860 (101554) These frontline 1,2 and 3 Bedroom apartments start from 106,000 euros, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances.Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach.These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.call 968 971 860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line!!! (100861) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon.

Lovely furniture and well maintained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This 2 bed, 2 bath South-East facing bungalow comes with private driveway and side garden. It has a front patio area and a private solarium. It has marble floors throughout, a fireplace, air-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) PLAYA FLAMENCA 2 Bed, 1 bath 1st floor apartment with English TV. Walking distance to Carrefour supermarket, the commercial centres of Playa Flamenca, La Mosca and the Citrus centre. 350 euro inc. bills.

Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (139999) Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath top floor apartment, sea views of the beautiful La Zenia Beach, 280 mt2 property, 30 mt2 Terrace, private solarium upstairs (as big as the property), lovely commu. pool with artificial grass, great opportunity for investment or permanent living. A few meters from the beach and all amenities.

Price: 298.700 Euros. Call 96673-00-57. (139984) Torrevieja, apartment in the centre, Calle Caballero de Rodas, 2 bed, 1 bath, short walking distance to the beach and all the services.

Built in 1998, 69m2 Price: 60.000 euro. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (139972) Beautiful ground floor apartment in Playa Flamenca, 2 bed 2 bath in a gated community. Tropical gardens and lovely swimming pool area, tennis court, basket court & children play area. Air cond. in all rooms, 127 m2 terrace, interrior m2: 87m2. Fully furnished. Price: 125.000 Euros.

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

Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apartments in the area. Call 96 897 1860. (101132) Two bed, one bath South-facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished

Monday, 11th August, 2014 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 amazing sea views from the large solarium. 79,950 euros. Call 968 971 860. (101502) This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low community fees.Reduced price!. Call 968 971 860 (101510) Top floor duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca. Close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, sat TV and open kitchen. Sold furnished. Large solarium with sea views, shaded terrace and front garden. Access to a communal pool. 92,500 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (101524) 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in the heart of Cabo Roig. N332 beachside.

Furnished. A/C and sat TV. Underground parking. Incredible pool and sea views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach and all amenities. Euro 145,950. Call 968 971 860. (100887) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach.Off road parking and use of a communal pool.

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

tance to the beach. 99,750 Euro.

Call 968 971 860. (101123) Beautiful ground floor apartment.

Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.EUR209,750 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom.

Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on

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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,

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3 min. from Habaneras shopping centre. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (109523) Semi-Detacthed property in La Torreta Florida, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 400 m2 plot , large terrace, lake views from the large solarium, sunny all year round, garage (possible 3rd bedroom), central heating, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. (109518) Detached property close to Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot, quite area, garage, lovely swimmingpool. Contact for viewing: 96673-00-57. (109519) Three bed, two bathroom apartment for sale in San Miguel. This property comes full furnished. It has views of the local sports facilities and the Torrevieja salt lakes. Well maintained and priced to sell quickly. Was 98.000 Euro. Now just 62.950 Euro for quick sale. Please call 0034 96 673 0057 for further details.

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LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL DONATES 500 EUROS TO THE SAN MIGUEL FOOD BANK. The Torrevieja Costa Lions Club has donated 500 Euros to the food bank of the Association of Neighbours "San Miguel Archangel" of San Miguel de Salinas. Some of the money has been used for the purchase of eggs, oil, baby milk, butter and fruit, to supplement the basic food basket of the July and August allocation.

The generosity of the Lions Club towards the food bank of San Miguel de Salinas ensures an ongoing partnership to help poor local families as the organisation has pledged to provide further financial support in the future according to need.

The Lions Club is an international organization with 1.35 million active members in more than 206 countries. This organization aims to meet the needs of the community both locally and internationally. A priority in this time of crisis is the fight against hunger.

The fact is that 2014 has seen a reduction in the allocations of food aid from the governments of the Valencia Autonomous Region and the Alicante Province to the food banks of every small town due to economic cut backs. ‘San Miguel de Salinas’, the Association says,’ is fortunate to have partners who understand the problems and give generously to the project. As well as Lions Club International, the Association works with other organisations, including the Help Association Vega Baja, to provide assistance to those in greatest need.

But equally it is the small donations of food from regular shoppers at Mas y Mas Supermarket in San Miguel that make a significant difference. The Mas y Mas Group has supported all local Food Banks in every town where it has a supermarket. The food drop at the front of the supermarket is emptied daily by volunteers and general advice on what is most needed is posted at the drop. The Association thanks all the organisations, individuals and volunteers, some even Food Bank recipients themselves, who contribute on behalf of those who receive help.’

Whilst there are varying forecasts about the trends in unemployment the reality is that there are many families in many villages that are struggling. In San Miguel de Salinas there are up to 70 families at any one time, sometimes as many as 8 members in each family. It is unemployment that has swelled the ranks of Food Bank recipients. Social benefits are not as generous as they are in some other European Countries but those reading this will be of the firm belief that no one should go hungry in modern day Europe.

The Association of Neighbours, in recognising that unemployment is a key element to hardship, have registered a cooperative for the unemployed workers of the village. It is called ‘Angeles de San Miguel Coop. V’, or the Angels of San Miguel, and is an official Cooperativa de Trabajo Valenciana. Services of cleaning, gardening, painting and general labouring are offered at reasonable rates. The scheme enables the unemployed to help themselves just as the Association and its partners help them. For information on how the Angels could help you visit their website www.angeles-de-san-miguel.eu or email angelesanmiguel@gmail.com Whilst Lions Club International rightly steals the headline of today the underlying message from San Miguel de Salinas is that we are a small community working together and looking after each other in difficult times.

David A Hardy Vice President of the Association of Neighbours ‘San Miguel Arcángel’ on behalf of the Board of Directors

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LA FUENTE PAYS IT’S RESPECTS Whilst on Monday evening the lights were dimmed across the UK as a sign of respect to those who gave their lives during the Great War it took two holidaymakers from Sheffield to bring the observance to the C o s t a Blanca.

David Pearson had been busy organizing a commemorative event in his home town at Mosborough Rugby Club but when a holiday opportunity arose he had to leave the final preparation with colleagues as he and his family took the opportunity to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine.

So with time on his hands here in Spain, and with nothing planned in the local area, it seemed only natural that he arrange a similar event at a local bar. James Dumbreck was delighted to offer La Sahara Bar in CC La Fuente as a venue. The Royal British Legion Recruiting Officer Jim Watt became involved and the event began to take shape, culminating with the commemorative act on Monday night as bar owners, restaurateurs and members of the public united with thousands of people across the UK to dim their lights, leading up to the moment at 11pm that Prime Minister Herbert Asquith declared Britain’s involvement in the conflict that would go on to claim an estimated 16 million lives.

The commemoration follows on from the words of the then-foreign secretary Sir Edward Grey, who said portentously after the declaration "The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime."

In the UK, the Houses of Parliament, Broadcasting House, home of the BBC in London, and St Paul’s Cathedral, as well as hundreds of councils, iconic buildings, national organisations, including the Royal British Legion, took part in the ceremony. Blackpool illuminations, the Eden Project, the Imperial War Museums and Tower Bridge also went dark.

In the minutes leading up to the ‘dimming of the lights’ at CC La Fuente, David was joined by Lisa Gascoigne, a schoolteacher, who has spent the last months introducing her students to this significant period in history at the Westfield Secondary School in Sheffield.

The pair set the scene and recited letters and poems from the time. The event concluded with ‘The Last Post’ which was rightly dignified, as many dozens of holidaymakers rose and stood silently to pay their respects, for each a personal gesture in remembrance of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us 100 years ago and who must never be forgotten.

WW1 CENTENARY COMMEMORATED IN TORREVIEJA TORREVIEJA - CHAPLAINCY (LA SIESTA) AND THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION On a particularly hot and sunny Sunday 3 August morning many gathered in the shade of the trees at the La Siesta Church RBL Remembrance Memorial Garden to commemorate the start of WW1 100 years ago.

Members of Anglican Chaplaincy Church Centre Congregations and the other denomination who worship at the La Siesta Church and were joined by members of the Torrevieja Branch of the RBL. The Torrevieja RBL were also proud to parade their Standards.

The Service was led by Father Andrew Rea of the Anglican Chaplaincy, with prayers and thanksgiving for all those involved with many opportunities for silent reflection.

Michael Elliott, a member of the La Siesta Anglican congregation and the Torrevieja RBL read the ‘Exhortation’: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

As the Service continued … and whilst Gillian Burden the Torrevieja Branch Lady Chairman read the poignant poem ‘In Flanders Fields ‘ - those gathered there were able to scatter poppies and poppy petals in the Memorial Garden and lay memorial Remembrance crosses Passages from the Bible were read by Bruce Heath, the La Siesta Anglican Congregational Warden, and President of the local RAFA Branch together with Michael Elliott

After the Service a RBL Memorial Wreath was laid in the Memorial Garden by Douglas Sidwell the Torrevieja RBL Branch President when many who were gathered there took the opportunity to scatter more poppy petals and lay further Remembrance Crosses in silent reflection.

For more information on the workings of the Chaplaincy – with the location of the various Church Centres - and other planned activities and events - can be found on their web-site: http://c-of-e-torrevieja.com/ and also follow them on their Facebook pages too at ChaplaincyOfStPeterAndStPaul The Torrevieja Royal British Legion: www.branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/torrevieja

TORREVIEJA PIPES AND DRUMS AT MIL PALMERAS Torrevieja Pipes & Drums have been honoured by the Royal British Legion to attend the Service given at the Chapel in Mil Palmeras on the occasion of the Centenary Commemoration of World War One. There was the full Service presenting also the Standard Bearers of the different branches of the Royal British Legion as well as numerous guests.

Torrevieja Pipes & Drums would like to thank the Royal British Legion for inviting the band.

If you are interessted booking the band for any venue or even become an active member of the band please contact Barry on +34 626 839 951 or via e-Mail : waddingtonjoan@gmail.com.

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TMGS MATCH REPORT FOR RODA - 6TH AUGUST 2014.

Only Alan Rickers bettered his handicap at Roda and it must be said, once again. He seems to like this course for this is the 2nd time in 3 visits.

Once again, it was pleasing to find out that the wind wasn’t blowing as strong as normal but that didn’t seem to quell the low scores on this well cared for golf course, albeit slow greens that are expected this time of the year. The course and the staff are very welcoming at Roda and it is a delight to be treated as golfers and not just as “fodder”.

Only three of the four NTP’s were claimed and these were by Joe Dean , Mark Howard and Simon “LUFC” Lee. It was pleasing to see that the obvious hard work on a putting lesson

by Shelia Dean worked on her hubby, for he and Derek Sullivan managed to secure a “Two” and take away the donations.

We had a few guests and it seems that one guest who complained about his name being incorrect last week when he was called Peter. Well, if you had a name of PATSY, I’d be happy to be called Peter. However, he was in the frame again this week and will enjoy yet another cut, so Patsy Long, enjoy the limelight, it will be ending. The overall winner of the guest prize

was the son of Peter Wells – M Wells with 34 points which earned the bragging rights over his old man.

There is no doubt about it, the Silver Division, did not appear to enjoy the course with a score of only 25 from Colin Marsden to take 3rd spot. Mick Kennedy, once again, featured with a nice knock of 32 points taking 2nd place and with 33 points, Alex “sorry for being late” Goslan taking top spot in the Silver Division.

The Gold lads fared slightly better and with much delight, Joe Dean announced he took 3rd spot above “a certain golfer” with 34 points being beaten on the count-back by Derek Sullivan. However, way out in front of everyone and a certain for a cut, was Alan Rickers with a very fine 38 points.

Our next game, Wednesday 13th August see’s us at La Finca, so if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Match Secretary on 966 71 9604. In addition, please take the time to visit www.golfdeclubelparaison.com for details of a totally new golf club (NOT a Society) and see how you can save money on green fees and enjoy Federated competitions.

FRIENDLY BAR GOLF SOCIETY - STEVE ADAMS MEMORIAL Our society was at Font Del Llop golf course for the Steve Adams Memorial Trophy completion. Steve passed away at a young age with cancer. He was the brother of the owner of the Friendly Bar, Dave.

First impression it looked a great golf course with stunning views however if you found yourself in the semi rough the grass seemed to eat your golf ball, or just refused to give it back .Also the greens were quite slow ,having said that it proved to be a great day out and for me very enjoyable, if at time difficult for my handicap and style of play.

There were 26 society members and four guests who faced the soaring temperature. Glad of the slight breeze that came up through the valley and the thought of a cold pint at the 19th hole. We played a four ball stableford bringing in some respectable scores on the day. We only play once a month so anything within the 30s is fine by me.

Winner on the day was Henry Young with a score of 37. Henry will

retain the trophy for 12 months until next time. 2nd was Gary Scullion, longest drive went to Mick Goss, and nearest the pin was Clive Grice (I was pipped at the post). The best guest was Robert Gandley with 29pts. Value for money was Del Howard. They did say the prize was a golf lesson but I think that he does alright.

I believe that once again every one had a grand day out and we are looking forward to our trip to La Manga on the last Thursday of August (another hot day at the office). Members should get their names down as soon as possible . The society is helping financially with the costs for which looks like another test for me and a few others . I can't wait. Remember the wheels on the bus go round and round, also in the right direction not like some who drove via most of Spain to get there. Scouse's sat-navneeds up dating mate. See you all next time at La Manga, first tee.

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Well it certainly doesn’t get any cooler , setting off from home at around 08:00 to meet up prior to playing , when the temperatures are often about 18 , however they have usually risen to 28-30 by the time we are ready to tee off , but we aint fooled by this and we come prepared with plenty of fluids , some frozen some in a cool bag but the important thing is that we have sufficient H20 or some liquid . Friday the 1st August was no different to the last few weeks with the August temperature reaching above 30 , we kid ourselves that this is what we are here in Spain for but I have yet to hear anyone say ( Spanish or none Spanish ) that they feel comfortable with the heat , but enough of this whinging , we are here and last Friday we played at Bonalba , the course was in very good condition although the greens were a little indifferent . We were greeted by the staff and as part of Bonalba’s deal coffee was provided on arrival . Bonalba along with some other courses now insist that we pay them for insurance albeit through the Spanish Golf Federation , this may only be a small cost but I wonder how they can justify that we have to use the ‘ Federation ‘ for this facility , many of our members were part of the Spanish Golf Federation in the past but became disillusioned as when they tried to contact the Federation , usually by email to find out either what benefits they gave us or what competitions they organised or in fact any query , they never even got the courtesy of a reply , I personally paid my Federation fees for 6 years and during that time never had anything advising me what cover or benefits they provided for the fees that they received , I think that this is something that needs looking into by the courses in question .

Onto the rest of our day , we returned to a warm welcome at the Mini Golf bar in Quesada which is located a few minutes away from the Quesada Arches , after a couple of beers we had our prize presentation , no one broke par but their were three players tying for first place with thirty three points each so a count back was necessary , in first place by means of a better back nine was Martin Collins winning a litre bottle of Smirnoff vodka , in second place was Nikki Ead receiving a bottle of Rioja and a bottle of Rose our third place was taken by Barrie Hopkinson who took a bottle of Rioja back home , also winning a bottle of Rioja each for the best back and front nines were Phil Harris and Alan Gifford , our NTP s were taken by , on holes four and eight Nikki Ead hole eleven was won by Martin Collins and Chris Ives had NTP on hole fourteen , our soccer cards winner was Barrie Hopkinson who had selected Liverpool .

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CAMPOAMOR TENNIS

TWO, DOUBLE WINNERS IN MONTH OF TENNIS TOURNAMENTS AT CAMPOAMOR [golf club] Four tennis tournaments have been contested in 4 weeks on the courts situated in the sports area of the Campoamor golf club.

Saturday 12th July- World doubles event.

This event is run every month for 12 of the better players available on the Southern Costa Blanca.

The event involves a number of matches played with random partners with ‘world ranking’ points being awarded according to the standard of the tournament and the number of games won. Results can be seen on www.tennisandpadel.com.

Results- 1st- Steve Durie 28pts 2nd = Jan McClaughlin 25pts Andy McClaughlin 25pts.

The husband and wife team always finish very closely positioned and there is hardly any difference in their ranking scores.

Friday 18th July- Inaugural Womens doubles.

This event was the first of its kind at Campoamor.

A group of women players were visiting from the David Lloyd club in Swindon and the 5 of them were the impetus for arranging the 16 player tournament. After the preliminary rounds of play, the top 4 scoring women participated in a one set final with the pairings drawn at random. A closely fought final saw a victory for the Irish pairing of Lillian Meagher and Sharon Ward beating Pam Uden and Gillian Pang by 6-4.

Friday 25th July- American tournament.

By Steve Durie

This is a mixed doubles event with partners changing each round and the top two men and women, partners drawn at random, contesting a one set final.

Results- Lillian Meagher and Peter Pang bt Sharon Ward and Par Sundberg 6-0.

Saturday 2nd August- World Doubles.

Results 1st- Steve Durie 31pts 2nd –Pam Uden 27 pts The event was the last before Pam and Paul Uden leave to live in England. They have both been regular competitors in the world doubles events and it was appropriate that both players finished in the top three in this event.

Thank you to all those who participated and congratulations to all the winners, particularly, two times winners- Lillian Meagher and Steve Durie.

Campoamor offers tennis all year round. As well as tournaments, three social club play sessions take place each week and adult coaching groups, junior holiday coaching sessions and individual lessons with an L T A ‘pro’ qualified tennis coach. The next event, an American tournament, is set for Friday 15th August.

For more information. Tel 635 061 439. E-mail sdurie@hotmail.co.uk. Or see tennisandpadel.com.

Photos: The photo below is of the Womens doubles finalists. from L-R Gillian Pang, Sharron Ward, Lillian Meagher and Pam Uden.

The photo at the top of the page is of the competitors in the inaugural womens tournament.

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB. I find the summer a great time in the bowling year, there are no fixed days to tell my wife I am unavailable for family and home life and we can fit in together all the tasks and pleasures that have been put off many times. Yet I can, when available, turn up for some great fun bowling in great company on club days and it is fun, being in just a small group of friends. I do find it sad, however when I hear in all clubs that the main point of dissatisfaction is team selection, whilst I accept that for some it is life itself, for most it is just a friendly pastime hopeful-

ly built on fairness and civility.

At El Rancho we are holding an Open Morning on Thursday 21st August, for interested parties to come along, have a roll up or join in the Chicken run or have a chat.

The New Members Fee 100€ for the coming year, for further infor contact Carolyn Harris on 966 77 4316 elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com or Stew Hamill on 966 78 9971 stewjanehamill@hotmail.com.

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2ND SAN JAVIER BEACH RUGBY 7’s TOURNY Next weekend will be San Javier’s 2nd beach rugby 7’s tournament, on 16 August, with teams from the local area taking part.

The teams taking part are San Javier, UCAM, Murcia XV, Cartagena, Totana and Torrevieja, kicking off at 09.00 on the Playa Los Pescadores.

So come along and have some fun in the sun and have a great day of rugby.

I am now at Zoco Market on Sundays third row up from the road at the back of the market, so come on down there for all of your rugby branded clothing and playing gear, and anything you want to know about rugby in the area.

The rugby training for the new season for most clubs is starting at the beginning of September.

So if you are interested, dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like.

New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are.

If you would like more information about what is going on in the club, you can contact the club by phoning myself, Garry on 692 767 242

CARP-R-US CLUB NEWS This week was the start of the Clubs annual Knock out series of matches, this year held at El Bosquet for the first time.

The two that went through to the final on the 28th of August were Dave Hoare with 21.82kg using the Pole with Bread and also Maggots as bait, along with John Brightling who used the pole with paste for a weight of 6.82kg.

The Anglers fishing the heat on the 14th of August are Geoff Tempest-Ian Air- Eddie Badcock- John Fielding-Steve Fell and Steve Collins. Pegs will be at 8.00am and fishing 9.00 to 1.00pm.

The next Quiz night will be on Tuesday the 12th of August starting at 7.30pm. This is a fun evening so bring along your friends and have a good time. The cost is 1€ per person and teams of up to 6 persons are allowed.

The next Sunday meeting will be on the 17th of August with the Committee at 10.30 followed by the General meeting at 11.00am.

The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is to be found just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar. Any one interested in the Club can Phone 966 717 923 or visit the Clubs web site at www.carprus.net

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB NEWS by Brian Hewett The summer season is winding down rapidly and fresh news is hard to come by, even my stalwarts the Saturday Roll -up boys and girls failed to send me a report.

So, I will make the most of the Thursday Nite Friendly, ah if only I could!! Sad to report our friendly players got thrashed yet again by the Quesada crushers, You don't even want to read the numbers. But it was on their home turf! The whole team will be out next week at Greenlands

practicing every day because we will be at home next week, so watch this space.

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 966 84 4399 or our Membership Secretary, Allan Brown, on his mobile 637 34 4221.

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VEGA BAJA PREMIER GOLF LEAGUE SUMMER CUP AT FONT DEL LLOP GOLF RESORT This is the fifth year the Summer Cup has been held at Font del Llop and is now establish as the “oldest” competition at the delightful challenging Blake Stirling – Marco Martin designed course, it has the characteristics of an American Scottish layout and provides a test for the Secretaries and Captain of the Costs Blanca and Costa Calida Golf Societies.

Font del Llop translated from Valenciana into English means “Fountain for the Wolves” as there was a fountain where the wolves gathered to drink the fresh water, for us golfers it’s called the clubhouse “Hole 19”.

With the support of Director Alberto Iglesias and Golf Operations Director Vanesa Garcia, The Vega Baja Premier Golf organised this four-ball team Stableford tournament for the Secretaries and Captains of Golf Societies to compete for the Summer Cup. Thirty-Four teams, sixty eight players assembled at Font del Llop for a shotgun start, The results showed it was a good challenge with only four points between first and fourth place, one of the highlights of the day was a Hole In One at the 8th Hole by Elite Golf Society player Jack Simpson, overall Elite had a good day taking second place the results of the day were and two nearest the pins and Jack Simpson receiving a special prize from Font del Llop for his special at Hole 8.

This is the third Hole in One we have witnessed previously they have been on the 3rd and 12th.

SUMMER CUP Sponsored by YOUR GOLF TRAVEL LA MARINA G.S. – Alan Craig/Alan Jones 69 pts

Runner Up: Sponsor VBPGL ELITE G.S. – Nick Shaw/Jack Simpson 67 pts Other notable team scores were Los Caballeros G S (Tony Monsallato/Len Smith) 66 points, and Benijofar G.S. (David Gary/Kevin Hall) 65 points.

NEAREST THE PIN: Sponsored by MICK the GRIP & CLUBS TO HIRE Hole 3: Denis McCormack – Paddys Point G.S. Hole 8: Jack Simpson (Hole in One) – Elite G.S. Hole12: Paul Edwards – La Manga South G.S. Hole 16: Jim McCarthy – Ruby’s G.S. Hole 17: Nick Shaw – Elite G.S. Nearest the Pin Second Shot: Sponsored by Robbo’s Way Golf Hole 7: Paul Edwards – La Manga South G.S. Longest Drive: Hole 10: Sponsored by GOLF SKATE CADDY Ladies: Karen Lowe – La Manga South G.S. Mens: Ken Olerenshaw - La Manga North G.S. Best Individual Score: Sponsored by Restaurante LA COSECHA Benijofar Glen Goble – The Ship G.S. 39 points VFM Prize Sponsored by GOLF SPIKES Ltd Congratulations to all the winners, La Marina Golf Society who will keep a replica of the Silver Bowl and the main trophy will be displayed in the clubhouse.

The tournament concluded with an excellent Paella including a few “cerveza’s and vino” all served up on the clubhouse terrace with stunning views across the course, the presentation were performed by Font del Llop’s Alberto Iglesias, and Vega Baja Premier Golf League’s Treasurer Ron Nicholson and

Ivie Davies -VBPGL, with the winners Alan Jones and Alan Craig of La Marina GS, Alberto Iglesias - Director Director Font de Llop and Ron Nicholson -VBPGL Secretary Ivie Davies.

Alberto Iglesias thanked the VBPGL for organising the event and for all the teams for their attendance and for the favourable comments and looked forward to the Societies playing at Font del Llop in the future.

Thanks to this year’s sponsors of the prizes; Your Golf Travel, Mick the Grip/Clubs to Hire, Golf Spikes UK, Golf Skate Caddy and Restaurante La Cosecha Benijofar.

Last but by no means least, as always at this event

a big thanks to all the staff at Font del Llop both in the Caddy Masters office and the restaurant for the excellent support and service they give to the tournament. The event has already been booked for 2015 on Friday 7th August.

You will also be able to see all the photographs of the tournament on the Font del Llop Golf Resort FaceBook page.

For more info on the Summer Cup and the Vega Baja Premier Golf League, The Secretary Ivie Davies 669 211 410 or golf.davies@telefonica.net

LO CRISPIN GOLF SOCIETY SUMMER CUP - Alicante Golf In the summer when days are hot I Iike to find a shady spot And hardly move a single bit And sit and sit and sit and sit.

What a wonderful thought, but instead of sitting we spent all day in the sun trying to put a little white ball down the hole. Alicante was a good back drop for our 4th major of the season, the greens and fairways were in good condition all with plenty of grass to play from. The water hazards were a problem for some as they acted like a magnet for the ball

but the course was a good test of golf. The heat took its toll on our vitality but everyone survived the day even though it took over five hours for some to finish. An evening meal had been arranged so plenty of time after the game for a bit of recuperation before going to the Tavern. On the major days the Society like to ply some of the money back to members, so the evening meal and entertainment was free for those playing on the day and only a small amount was charged for partners and guests. Thanks go to The Tavern staff for proving the evening meal much enjoyed by

everyone. The presentation of the prize went like this: The winner of the Summer Cup: Brian Coultate with 34pts, 2nd Eddy Downing 32pts, 3rd George Stewart 29pts 4th Malcolm Morrison 28pts. NTPs: George Stewart hole 3, hole 6 Paul Flanaghan, hole 8 Chris Nield, hole 12 Dave Norton and holes 15 and 17 John Dunnion.

Even though we had 6 nearest the pins there were no 2s recorded so a triple roll over for Altorreal on the 20th August.

The free game draw was won by Brian Coultate.

NO SUMMER BREAK FOR SUPERMOTOLAND TEAM The Supermoto racing brothers from Murcia have had a busy time over the summer period.

Whilst most people are heading for the beaches of Spain for a well deserved vacation during the hottest months of the year the two brothers have been constantly hitting the race tracks of Spain to further prepare themselves for the second half of the season.

With Mat holding a commanding lead in the SM Master 35 class and Anthony only 34 points off the leader in the SM Open class, both brothers know that a Spanish championship title is within grasp and they are determined to be in prime shape for the final championship races of the year that commence on Sunday 7th September at Albaida circuit near Alcoy, Alicante.

They were joined last week by Britain’s Motogp racer, Scott Redding who put in three days training with the Supermotoland team at the Fortuna and Albaida circuits to further improve his Supermoto skills and physical condition before he jets out to America for the next Motogp race. Training on a Supermoto bike in 40 degrees of heat whilst Battling with the two brothers is pretty much ideal preparation for racing in MotoGP’s and Scott thoroughly enjoyed his experience as well as meeting the many

Mat Ford-Dunn Ford-Dunn fans that turned up to see him ride.

The testing and training continues over August and the Brothers are hoping that the effort they are putting in now, will pay off in the forth coming races on their Advance Moves International Removals Sponsored Race bikes and a championship title becomes a reality.

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EL PLANTIO 2 GOLF SOCIETY We had 13 players including 1 guest at our 9.00am shotgun start on Tuesday 29th July there was not a breath of wind which made it very hot and humid. One player was even hotter when he scored 14 at the 3rd and 10 at the 7th I will not mention your name Mel. Results NTP. Hole 6 Ian Henderson, NTP. Hole 9 Big Ben 3rd place Ray Housley Hcp8 Net 57.

2nd Place Martin Rickman Hcp 9 Net53.

1st Place Ian Henderson Hcp 5 Net 51.

On Tues 5 August we played a Texas Scramble with 4 teams of 4. My team ended up as a 3ball as Frank Stanhope took a dizzy turn at the 5th hole and was taken to hospital he is out now and everything is OK. Ray Housley and his team were down to 3ball as Franks brother George was in that team and had to go to Hospital in Franks car Results NTP Hole 2 Ray Housely, NTP Hole 4 Ian Henderson 3rd place J Wilby G Abba K Smith E Webster HCP 4.9 Score 48.1 2nd place R Housley M Rickman G Stanhope R Loveday 1st place J O Brien L Wanty B Gudd M Hope If you would like to play golf but find playing big courses too expensive why not join our friendly 9 hole society we play Tuesday Friday and Sunday our tee off time is 9.00am shotgun start playing with us we get special prices. For more information please call Ian Henderson on 636116230 or 966716616.

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‘Corvera Golf Resort – Final Update’ Unfortunately a few weeks ago it was necessary to inform you of the problems being faced by Corvera Golf Resort in respect of financial controls and limitations imposed upon them by the Spanish Tax Authorities and as a result the courses and in particular the greens had not been watered for 12 days. I have made repeated attempts via landline, mobile and e-mail to contact the caddy master office but without response. From my previous experiences with both La Tercia and Mosa Trajectum it appears to be the Spanish way for the owners to stick their heads in the sand and run a business into the ground and simply ‘shut-up shop’ without making a formal announcement to either the public or the agents and tour operators representing them and who are the people faced with answering the questions from the concerned and paying public. Agents and Tour Operators have to sign formal contracts and agreements with golf courses which include the need to represent the courses in a professional and ethical manner. It would appear that for those courses that have closed the opposite doesn’t appear to apply as the owners and bosses ‘disappeared into the sunset’ without notification to cease trading. We can safely assume that Corvera is now closed.

‘The True Cost of NO Entertainment on the Costa Blanca – Update’ Last week we raised the issue of Local Police officers raiding bars and stopping ‘live’ music performances which in turn is impacting on golfers re-turning to the area in future years. Well there is ‘mutiny’ a foot because in response an action group has been created to challenge and understand this issue with the authorities. The first feedback will certainly ‘make the fur fly’ because it appears that the Local Police Officers don’t actually have the power to stop live music, only the Guardia Civil Officers can do that so watch this space for what happens next!

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SAN MIGUEL GOLF SOCIETY AT VILLAMARTIN. San Miguel Golf Society received its usual friendly welcome to our monthly visit to the flagship Quara course. Beautiful greens & fairways greeted us, just some necessary scarifying taking place on the teeboxes was the only slight blot on the green & pleasant landscape.

It was a welcome change to be teeing off at a slightly cooler time of the day with all of us underway before 10am. It took another good hour or so for the early overcast conditions to be burnt off as the sun rose higher in yet another blue & cloudless Spanish sky......doesn't it get boring? - yes, it certainly does but it's boring & beautiful.

It was the final round of the annual eclectic competition and apres golf discussion revealed quite a few players who had managed to add the odd 3 or even 4 pointer to their previous efforts. All will be revealed at next month's big bash - Captain's night on 27th Sept.......places for both the golf (24th) & the big night itself are going very fast so book a.s.a.p. to avoid any disappointment The 4 NTP's went to Les Wilton (6), Graham Cockayne (9), Andy Whiteley (13) & Steve Davis (17). The 2 top scores from the visitors were Dean Holmes with a tremendous 41 points & Alan Tickner with 33 points.

Bronze division's top 3 were Ian Parkinson in 3rd (34), 2nd was Chris Hamblett (35) & Norman McBride took top spot with the day's highest score - 41 points.

Silver's winners were Marg Birtwistle in 3rd (33), hubbie, Phil Birtwistle in 2nd (35) & Alan Gilbert was first with 36 pts.

The golden boys all scored well with Darren Hancock in 3rd spot (35 C/B), 2nd was Tony Smale (38) & our very much "in form" Captain

Steve Davis took the top slot with an excellent 39 points. Well done to all those in the prizes.

Paying a regular visit to www.smgs.org will help keep you up to date with all society matters whereas a quick call to Phil on 966 774 197 will help you with all the details of future Wednesday meetings.....come & join us, visitors are made very welcome.

ALFIE’S GOLF SOCIETY AT LAS RAMBLAS - By Michael Morris 27 members and 13 guests from Alfie’s GS made the short trip up the road to Las Ramblas on July 31. An excellent turnout for the time of year considering the summer heat, which today had well and truly arrived, 32C shade temperatures forecast by the afternoon. Over the years I have heard a lot of people’s opinions on the course at Las Ramblas, including one from one of the course marshals here that the late great Severiano Ballesteros had played here and described it as 'unfair'. Maybe Seve had an off day on his visit! One regular playing partner of mine said to me one day that his advice to anyone who is unfamiliar with the course here is to 'aim for what you can see'. Sound advice and that's what I tell any Las Ramblas 'virgins'.

Numerous gullies, ravines, tight, sloping tree lined fairways waiting to catch any inaccuracies in anyone's game, yeah it's tough alright, but in my opinion a great golf course in its own individual style and always in excellent condition.

The match itself, with so many Las Ramblas’ members playing, one or two of those were always going to be in the shake up for the month-

ly prize and so it proved with the course specialists all close to the winning total of 37 points scored by Peter Golder (hcap 21), just pipping Tony Hall (12) into 2nd with 36 points. N/Ps on holes 6 & 14 were won by Wayne Stevenson and Sam Cobley respectively. Michael Morris saved his best drive of the day to take the longest drive prize on the 17th, and the Soberano was quickly snaffled by Anita and put straight in the stock room! Best guest on the day with, wait for it...44 points (cut in order) was Alan Connell. Congratulations to all the winners on the day.

The usual thanks to our hard working committee, Anita at Alfie's for the buffet, and to Mike Probert from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services for arranging our day out.

Next month (Thursday, 28 August - tee off 10.40am) sees us at another excellent course, La Finca, and there are a limited number of places available. Guests are more than welcome and if you want to play please pop in to see me at Alfie's Bar, or mail Sandie at: alfiesgolfsociety@gmail.com.

THE ORANGE TREE GOLF SOCIETY - at Hacienda Del Riquelme Once again this new golf society met for breakfast and instructions at The Orange Tree bar and Restaurant in Cabo Roig before setting of for the golf society. What a pleasure it is to be returning to this wonderful course after it was forced to close to sort out its greens. What a fantastic job that has been done, all though the greens were slow due to excess grass, it is understandable due to previous problems. This course is now again one of the best and must thank all the staff for the excellent service and friendly welcome. Once gathered in the bar the Captain, Nigel Cawthra, decided on a pairs betterball stableford competition. We all then set off on a wonderful sunny (and extremely hot) day. Great pleasure was had by all playing with friends.

We all returned back to our home base, The Orange Tree bar and restaurant in Cabo Roig, for the presentation and a few drinks along with the excellent snacks. Thanks must go to Chris, Viv, Nigel, Hannah, Lilly, Brian, Tom, Jody, Rhona, Ann Marie, Kaz and Katie for the wonderful service.

The winners (has shown in the picture) were Chris Blown and Fred Noakes with 41 points, 2nd were Kedric Rhodes and Andy Shuttle with 40 and 3rd were Kevin Wenn and Peter Curley with 39. NTP´s went to Stuart Robertson, Kevin Wenn and Dave Eadington The next society event is on Tuesday 19th August, all golfers of any standard are welcome to join the regular members and can either place they name upon the start sheet within the restaurant. Or you can either phone the restaurant on 965 32 3235, or email us on orangetree@hotmail.es. All the fixtures and results for the society can be viewed on the website www.orangetree-caboroig.com

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CD TORREVIEJA ROUNDUP GALIANA'S NEW BOYS STARTING TO GELL CD TORREVIJA - 2 PINOSO CF - 0 Preferente side Pinoso provided the opposition last Saturday, as Torry embarked on their 4th pre season warm up match. Torry took the lead after 11 mins, when Rafa Gomez coolly converted a Mati cross from the right wing.

Adrian was fouled, in what looked just inside the box, but the ref awarded it outside, then from the resultant free kick, Rafa G has his effort well saved. The game turned a bit scrappy, result-

ing in bookings for 2 Pinoso players, plus Sergi for retaliation.

Trialist Steve Ekedi, side footed home a Rafa G left wing cross on 42 mins. An experimental side, consisting mainly of youthful inexperience, never looked like conceding a goal in the 2nd half.

With Vicente and Carrasco running the show, Pinoso chose to commit a series of nasty fouls, which earned them a further 2 cautions. Vicente, Carrasco and Joaquin, all came close to scoring for Torry, whilst up the other end, Oscar came to his sides res-

CRISTIAN SANCHEZ SHINES IN ENTERTAINING WARM UP CD TORREVIEJA - 4 CD COX - 1 Last Wednesday inside Nelson Mandela Stadium, Torry recorded their first pre season friendly victory, 4-1 against Preferente side Cox. On 14 mins, from just inside the box, Patri fired home a fierce low drive, beating Cox's keeper at the near post. Against the run of play on 27 mins, Bryan picked up a loose ball, and was given time to pick his spot for the equalizer. Patri scored his 2nd goal shortly afterwards, this time, a simple tap in from a corner.

The opposition then resorted to alehouse tactics, resulting in 2 of them picking up bookings for over zealous tackles! On the stroke of half time, Alexis put in a powerful goal bound header,

only to be denied by a superb goalkeeping save.

A complete change of personnel, saw Torry increase their lead on 55 mins, courtesy of Rafa Gomez close range shot, following an inch perfect cross by Cristian Sanchez. Another very late challenge on Sanchez resulted in another yellow card, as Cox found it hard to contain the skilful wing man. Moments later, he provided an accurate assist for Rafa Gomez, who faced with a 1 on 1 with the keeper, was judged offside. Praise must be given to the match referee, who controlled the match admirably, without the luxury of any assistants (I've been there, and believe me, it aint easy!!). It was Sanchez who once again

cue, when he tipped a dipping goal bound effort over the bar.

Torry start div 3 season 14/15 on Sun 24 Aug, with a home fixture against SAGUNTINO, and finish also at home, to ALZIRA on 17 May. The first away match is at UTIEL on 31 Aug. Other games of note are against local rivals ORIHUELA, at home on 28 Sep, and away on 15 feb.

On Tues 12 Aug, ko 7.30 pm, div 2b side La Hoya Lorca visit Vicente Garcia Stadium, for another pre season friendly.

Admission is only 5 euros.

TORRY ARMY SOCIAL EVENT On Saturday 16 August at 8.00 pm at the Casa Ventura in San Luis an evening of comedy with Doris with a few songs from Bryan. Cost is 10 euro's per head including a scrumptious hot & cold buffet. ALL welcome.

Tickets on sale at the Torry Army Office in San Luis or from Arthur/Tina - telephone 966789212. executed a peach of delivery, leaving Jordi a bread and butter finish, as Torry notched home their 4th. Shortly before limping off the pitch for treatment, Sanchez found time to strike a beauty, but unfortunately a post denied a goal he so richly deserved.

After falling at the very final promotion hurdle last season, when they lost the home leg of their playoff final to Real Betis B, with debts of over 60,000 euro, Orihuela CF were thought unlikely to survive.

Although that debt still exists and a repayment plan has still to be agreed by the courts the club has been included in the new season list of Tercera fixtures by the Valencia Football Federation although the oriolano club will soon reform under the banner of Deportivo Orihuela But that has not stopped the club welcoming Albacete born Andrés García Tébar as their new manager. Among his long line of achievements with Hellín Deportivo, Locar CF, Ciudad de Murcia, Yeclano, Algeciras, UD Eivissa, Mérida UD, Águilas CF, Motril CF, AD Cerro Reyes, CE Hospitalet, UD Puertollano, UD Melilla and CD Tenerife, Tébar has won two promotions to the Third Division; two to Segunda B, four Playoff promotion places to Segunda B and two to Segunda A with Melilla. In 2010-11 he was third in the regular season and fell the playoff stage against Deportivo Alavés.

And the manager has wasted no time in reaching

Coach Andrés García García Tebar Tebar,, at the club offices offices

agreements with two formerplayers. Daniel Pérez Moreno (Tonino) and Enrique Espinosa Riquelme (Kike Espinosa) have both re signed for the coming campaign.

Tonino came to Orihuela CF last season, from Cartagena while Kike Espinosa joined from Villarobledo in Castile La_Mancha and finished the season as one of the leading scorers.

EL RASO GOLF SOCIETY AT ALENDA 20 members of El Raso GS and three guests travelled to Alenda on 8 August to play our now traditional annual game against our fellow golf society; Claptons. This is not a Society versus Society in the proper sense of a match, but a joining together of the two societies where the best 12 results on both sides decides who scored the most stableford points on the day to win the Claptons Challenge Cup. Big Robin had a feast day on the par 3s but was knocked off a couple to only finish with two NTPs!! He was also pipped by Dave Nicholls (on countback) for the best front 9 with 19 points. Our best guest today was the grandson (aged 17 ) of Stan Low who finished with an astonishing 35 points playing off 6!! Best back today, again on countback, was Tony Wilson just pipping our new Captain, Ken Brett. Third today was Stan Low with a score of 34 points, second was John Fairhurst with 35 points, but the winner with a superb 37 points was Steve Hatt.

Traditionally we have followed this event with a joint social evening and this year we retired to Monos Bar on Quesada where we enjoyed a convivial “Hog Roast”. Photograph shows our new Captain with the Cup.

CHARLIE’S LOAN SWITCHED TO ALCORCON

Following the administrative relegation of Real Murcia from Segunda A to Segunda B the season long loan of Elche’s English defender Charlie I'Anson, agreed only last month, has been cancelled.

As the club already has it’s reserve team playing at that level (Elche Illicitano) they feel that the player would get no benefit from the move to Murcia so in an effort to ensure that he is able to gain experience in Segunda A his loan has been diverted to the Madrid club AD Alcorcon.

I'Anson, who joined Elche from Grimsby Town, is seen as a future first team regular at the club, hence their eagerness to place him in senior football. Last season he played just two games in La Liga, against RCD Espanyol and Granada.

At Alcorcon he will join up with former Elche defender Hector Verdes and former manager José Bordalás.

Meanwhile the unanimous decision by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional’s to relegate Real Murcia came as no real surprise. Murcia were warned that the relegation was likely some weeks ago following the club’s inability to come to an agreement with the National Treasury, over repayment of tax debts of approximately 12 million euro. A spokesman for the league says that the club are unable to show themselves financially solvent so are therefore unable to compete at that level.

In addition to relegation Real Murcia have also received a €180,303.63 fine due to their financial situation.

But Real Murcia’s woes have gifted CD Mirandes reinstatement to Segunda A as the club that finished with the best points tally in the relegation zone at the end of the 2013/14 season.

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