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TEAM BRUNEL LEADS FLEET OUT OF ALICANTE

The seven-strong fleet of the 12th Volvo Ocean Race raced out of Alicante on Saturday for the punishing first leg to Cape Town with rains and strong winds forecast to greet them in the opening eight hours. Team Brunel took the honours after the fleet bade farewell to a memorable Alicante nineday stopover before heading out to the Mediterranean, through the Straits of Gibraltar and then into the Atlantic during the first week of a nine-month, 38,739-mile marathon. Skippered by Bouwe

Bekking, the Dutch boat headed the seven-strong fleet out of the Spanish coastal city which hosts the Race HQ and has given the 66 sailors competing in Leg 1 an incredible send-off with tens of thousands visiting the Race Village every day. They were hotly pursued by both Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing and MAPFRE. Memories of the last “salida” (departure) from Alicante three years ago will still be fresh for many – Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing and Team Sanya were forced to limp back to shore with crippling damage within 24 hours after an opening night storm in the Med wrought early havoc. Continued on Page 37

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There’s no such carnage predicted this time but Race meteorologist Gonzalo Infante suggested it will be “messy” from about 2200 local time (2000 UTC) on the first leg when rains are likely to drench the fleet and winds could pick up to around 20 knots. Traditionally, boats who have won Leg 1 have gone on to win the entire race but Groupama bucked that trend in 2011-12 when they finished last of only three boats who managed to complete the 6,487 miles to Cape Town. The French team, led by Franck Cammas, took time to get into their stride but eventually emerged as deserved winners by the time the fleet reached their home port of Lorient, the penultimate stopover. Another close race is predicted again for 2014-15, especially with the new one-design Volvo Ocean 65 levelling the playing field, but for the 50,000 or so who packed the Alicante Race Village to wave the fleet on their way, the event has already proved a winner. Indeed the build up to the Volvo Ocean Race proved so popular that a record number of visitors, almost 110,000, were admitted to the Race Village in its first four days of opening, where they were able to explore and to enjoy the more than two hundred free activities available. And there were also beneficial effects from the race to the city’s hoteliers with the Provincial

Monday, 13th October, 2014 Hotel Association (APHA) estimating that there was a hotel occupancy rate of more than 90% during the weekend, with an improved rate of around eighty percent during the remainder of the following week. And the good news for the city didn’t end there, with the announcement by the CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, Knut Frostad, on Saturday that the next edition of the race, which will take place in 2017-18, will also be held in Alicante. Planning is already underway, he said, and well advanced, and he is confident that it will probably attract even more boats to the race. Asked about the possibility of having more yachts in the future, Frostad said that new sponsors have already confirmed they will begin campaigning, but declined to give details. "In any case there will certainly be more than 9 or 10 boats," he said. Together with Hakan Samuelsson, CEO of Volvo Cars, and Olof Persson, President of AB Volvo and CEO of Volvo Group, Frostad said how the organization used the 'knowhow' of the Volvo Group for producing and introducing the monotype concept into the race. He said that there was also a great deal of surprise when he announced a number of changes similar to Formula 1, for the fleet that will compete in 2017-18. Both Samuelsson and Persson have confirmed that there will be a change to a one-design fleet, and that the concept of a shared service center will be supported

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The Spanish MAPFRE Team on Saturday afternoon setting out on the 1st leg of the nine month marathon. from the beginning. "Putting the focus on the performance of the crews will provide a huge improvement to the race." said Samuelsson. The Volvo Cars CEO added that, despite the many competitions that the company sponsor, they continue to rely on this event as their best marketing tool. “Constant challenge and the thrill of sailing around the world is vital to us. It allows us to interact with our customers in an environment that represents what we want to achieve. This is a top event and it receives much attention all over the globe," he concluded . CREDIT: Images David Ramos, www.volvooceanrace.com

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Local Service Assns to join Battle Re enactment in Murcia A self propelled gun crossing the Rhine during ‘Operation Plunder’

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The Codex Belix Assn is a group of enthusiasts which recreates historical events through re enactment of major battles. They are sponsored by the Ministry of Defence and are regular visitors to the City of Murcia, the next occasion of which is this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday 17-19 October. Their main campsite and display area will be set up in the Gardens of Malecon alongside the river where there will be trade stands as well as activities for all the family who are invited to go along and enjoy the many mock battles as well as the static and vehicle displays. The detailed itinery can be found at the website www.codexbelix.com but a brief overview is listed below: Friday 17 October: 1700: Formal opening followed by parade of vehicles and participants in full military regalia.

1845: Re enactment of the Warsaw Uprising – 1944 Saturday 18 October: 1030: Campsites and displays open to public, parades through the city. 1200: Re enactment of Independence Floridablanca – 1810 1700: Short Remembrance Service followed by Veterans Parade including Chelsea Pensioners and Members of Local Service Associations. Re enactment of WW2 Operation Plunder, crossing of the Rhine, 1944, by the British 2nd Army and the U.S. Ninth Army This was part of a coordinated set of Rhine crossings. Sunday 18 October: 1030: Campsites and displays open to public. 1130: Military vehicle parade followed by Re enactment of the Liberation of Paris. 1430: Closing ceremony

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SPAIN POPPY APPEAL TO LAUNCH IN TORREVIEJA Chelsea Pensioners with officials at the 2013 launch in Benidorm

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SPEAKING VOLUMES IN TORREVIEJA The Paseo Vista Alegre will continue to host the 13th edition of the Torrevieja Second Hand Book Fair through to 19 October. Included in this year’s fair are four exhibitors from Lorca, Granada, Barcelona and Villajoyosa who will add to the 20,000 volumes of old books that will be available to the public. Visitors to the show will find publications from the nineteenth century, as well as numerous used copies of used books in English, said the Councillor for Culture, Luis María Pizana. He highlighted the large number of books that can be found on art, architecture, design, graphic design, jewelry, fashion and clothing, as well as all kinds of novels and children's literature. Pizana said that the show has been a great public success ever since its first edition more than a decade ago, and that it has now become "an essential meeting point for all lovers of literature."

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FIESTA QUEEN Over 1500 people attended the election and crowning of Mª José Díaz as Pilar’s Fiesta Queen for 2014 last weekend. She was joined onstage by María Muñoz Rodríguez and Lola Martínez Sáez who were also elected as the Youth Queen and the Queen of the 3rd Age. They were welcomed into office by the Councillor for Fiestas, Asunción Sánchez, and the mayor, José Fidel Ros.

EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS In their budget for 2015 election year, the Spanish national government is to offer up to one billion euro in loans to struggling town halls, in order for them to settle debts related to healthcare, schools and other essential services. The plan aims to strengthen Spain's recovery after it emerged from recession in mid-2013 and prevent further financial turbulence.

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This year Torrevieja has been chosen to host the Launch of The Royal British Legion’s main fundraiser in Eastern Spain the annual Poppy Appeal. The launch will take place along the seafront in the Port Area which will start with a parade from the Paseo Juan Aparicio at 11am. The parade will be led by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, followed by Standards of the Royal British Legion and other Service Associations. Also marching will be a number of Chelsea Pensioners who have flown out especially for the occasion as well as members of

the RBL, RNA, RAAFA and RMA A contingent of Dutch Veterans and Spanish paratroopers are also expected to take part making this a truly international event. Eduardo Dolon, the Mayor of Torrevieja will be joined by Paul Rodwell, British Consul in Alicante, and RBL officials who will together declare the appeal open. Everyone is invited to attend the event whether or not a member of The Royal British Legion. The Paseo Juan Aparicio is situated at the start of the Torrevieja Pier (aka Dique de Levante Breakwater).

POLICE PROTEST OUTSIDE COURTHOUSE About fifty local police, together with support and cleaning staff, protested outside the gates of the Torrevieja Courthouse on Monday morning during the trial of six local officers and three janitors who appeared as defendants, charged for offences which included showing their naked torso’s during earlier protests which took place outside the Town Hall earlier in the year. However the hearing had to be postponed because of technical difficulties encountered by prosecution councilors with a video machine. The hearing was attended by Police Inspector Manuel Lopez, José Manuel Dolon, Municipal spokesman for Los Verdes and Alejandro Esteban, Secretary of the Alternativa Popular.

Applause broke out at the door of the courthouse from some members of the trade unions CCOO and Sipol when the adjournment was announced. . Representing the CCOO, local police officer Juan Antonio Moya, said the rally was held in support of his colleagues and that the whole thing was "nothing more than a witch hunt and persecution and that the officers were doing nothing more than “standing up for their rights.” Moya said that there had been no willingness to negotiate by City officials, which is all that his members ask for. They were asking for nothing that was illegal. One example of their claims was a seven day rest period following seven continuous days of duty, which is a shift pattern already being satisfactorily operated by the coastguard service He said that until their claims were acknowledged his members would resume their monthly protests to coincide with the conclusion of the council plenary sessions, starting this month.

A group of Russian inspectors, accompanied by Spanish observers for security reasons, have been flying over Spain in an observation aircraft this week, taking photographs as part of the Russian National Centre for Reducing Nuclear Threat initiative under the Open Skies agreement.

BAR ASSOCIATION SPONSORS PLANNING SEMINAR HELD The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, together with the Dean of the Bar Association of Orihuela, Almarcha Manuel Marcos, opened the one day Seminar on the new Valencia Town Planning Legislation, LOTUP, on Tuesday. The seminar was held in the Palacio de la Música and was attended by over a hundred lawyers and businessmen operating in the real estate and tourism sectors The mayor said how grateful he was to the Bar Association for holding the conference in Torrevieja, a town that is quickly emerging throughout Spain as one of the most important in the field of real estate development. He said that the seminar would be of great interest and praised the Association on the quality of speaker, including many public administration professionals that they were able to bring in to explain the new law and clarify any doubts that planners might have.

BUSINESS SUPPORT Google, the internet and search engine giant, has announced the creation of a “Campus” in Spain, targeted at entrepreneurs looking for informal office space in order to facilitate staring up of new projects, business and careers, following successful launches in London and Tel Aviv. Google claims that the campus in London created more than 570 jobs last year, and is looking to replicate the success at the new facility which will be based in Madrid.

SIMPLES! The Terra Natura animal park in Murcia has this week been celebrating some new arrivals, after the birth of four tiny Meerkats (Suricata suricatta), one of the smallest mongooses that exist in the world. The babies weighed in at just 100 grams, approximately, in the fifth occurrence of captivity births in the Murcia park.

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TOWN HALL ACCESS SET FOR MODERNISATION It has been a year in the waiting but work is finally about to start on modernising the pedestrian access around the town hall. The ramped access into and out of the building will be improved at the rear entrance door, with the pavement being levelled and additional bicycle parking being provided to try to prevent cyclists from chaining their bikes to the lampposts which then blocks the access for wheelchair users. Mercadona have donated a piece of their land, where part of a perimeter wall will now be removed to allow for a pavement to be created following a natural route from the roundabout towards the town hall. The work has taken so long to start as the plans and financial structure had to be completed before hand. Meanwhile, final draft plans have now been completed for the traffic access and egress at the La Zenia roundabout, which will be submitted to the ministry in Alicante. Footpaths will also be created on parts of this structure, as well as making two of the access roads into one-way routes, favourable to their closure as had been a previous threat.

According to the councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, as former mayor, Mónica Lorente, said that the Alicante government had approved a grant to pay for this work, the Orihuela council hope that Alicante will foot the 50,000 euro bill, half of which will go towards job creation, as per the terms of the grant award, thus giving some unemployed people at least some work whilst the project is carried out. However, as there was some confusion as to where the money from Alicante could be spent in the past, as Lorente wanted to share it between two projects, which, according to the town hall was not possible under the guidelines presented by Alicante, should the money not be available then the work can be funded locally. The town hall of Orihuela has also obtained another quote for the cliff retaining work needed at Cala Capitan. Once the most appropriate quote has been approved, work can begin on securing that crumbling cliff, and repairing the walkway underneath, after natural erosion caused rocks to slip and fall during the summer. Permission from the Alicante coastal department has already been obtained, and so there should be no additional delays to that work.

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ORIHUELA BUSINESSMAN SHORTLISTED FOR AWARD Orihuela based businessman Thomas Wolfang Herteux, the man behind such operations as the Orihuela Costa´s chiringuitos, the Fresco fast food chain and luxury restaurant The Glass House, has been nominated for the prestigious award of young business person of the year. The JOVEMPA organization, the Federation of Young Entrepreneurs of the Province of Alicante, is behind the awards, the winner of which will be announced in Alicante on the 17th of October, in association with the provincial government. In the ceremony, the twentieth time it has taken place, 14 nominations were shortlisted down to 7 finalists, each one from a different area in the province, and from very different business backgrounds, including new technologies and internet marketing, hospitality, renewable energy, robotics, real estate, supplies and software development.

SPEEDING UP LOCAL BUREAUCRACY If you have been unfortunate to have been caught up in a longer than usual queue at the Orihuela Costa town hall recently, you are likely to have been further delayed by the fact that the internet connection in the building has been running particularly slowly. As most of the administrative files are not stored on local computers but require an internet connection for the local officials to access them, this had caused considerable backlogs. However, the good news is that the company that supplies the internet connection to the town hall has finally accepted that there was indeed a fault, and has set about rectifying the problem this week. Therefore, normal service can now resume.

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RAISING AWARENESS Torrevieja’s Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Costa Blanca Tourist Office, welcomed a group of twenty tour operators from Belarus last week who are hoping to forge links and raise awareness of the Costa Blanca in their country following the introduction of a weekly direct flight between the capital, Minsk, and El Altet airport.

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT The Services Sector lost a total of 844 employment contracts in the Vega Baja in September, the final month of the holiday season, although it was partly offset by 222 new industry and 233 construction contracts. Torrevieja, with 426 contract terminations, heads the September unemployment ranking ahead of Pilar de la Horadada, with 133 more people out of work. On the plus side there have been 91 new job creations in Callosa de Segura and 39 in Catral while Orihuela ended September with 77 more jobs.

TOP SPORT The Torrevieja Sportsman of the Year Award was won last week by boxer Emiliano Casal. The boxer currently holds both the Spanish and Trans-continental super lightweight titles. He was presented with his trophy by Sports Councillor Luis Maria Pizana

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BLACKPOOL AIRPORT CLOSURE CONFIRMED

The current owners of Blackpool Airport, Balfour Beaty, have confirmed in a statement today that the airport will close, after they failed to find a buyer for the loss-making transport terminal.

The official statement read, “We regret to announce that no agreement has been reached to secure the future of operations at Blackpool Airport. The airport operation has been making a loss for a number of years and unfortunately there is no option for the company other than to close. “This is a very sad day for the airport which has a proud aviation history and a loyal, appreciative customer following. We would like to thank all our dedicated staff who have delivered exceptional service to passengers for many years. “The airport will remain open to the public until 15 October 2014 and we will endeavour to maintain operations as normal until this date, after which time commercial flights will cease. “While the sales process announced at the end of August was a final attempt to secure the future of the airport, the airport's management had spent many months prior to this announcement approaching organisations with a potential interest in the airport in an attempt to find a buyer. “Work is currently underway with the independent aviation businesses and tenants at the airport to understand if their operations can continue in the future. Working in partnership with the local

authorities, regeneration plans are also being developed which will be designed to create future employment and sustainable economic development opportunities for Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Cllr John Jones, Blackpool Council’s cab-

inet member for highways and transport, said: “This is a very sad day for Blackpool, Blackpool Airport and, most importantly, the staff who work there. “My thoughts are with all of those who are affected by this announcement, both directly and indirectly. “We will, of course, offer any help we can to them. “This does not necessarily mean the end of the line for aviation at Squires Gate and we are aware that interest remains in the airfield and the site. “As a passenger-led airport it has lost money throughout its tenure, has not delivered inbound tourism and the jobs growth one would expect for the size of the site and neither Balfour Beatty or any other company appears to be able or minded to save it on that basis. “The site undoubtedly does, however, have significant potential to deliver quality jobs, growth and, equally importantly, profit as a commercial airfield and helipad as other similar ventures around the country have. “We continue to work and try to make that possible and will continue to be as open and frank as we can with the public as we have from the outset.

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BENIDORM RECORDS MORE OVERNIGHT STAYS THAN MADRID During the month of August, Benidorm came third nationwide with the most overnight stays in the country, finishing behind only Barcelona (1.9 million) and the Balearic Islands, with 1.5 million. In 4th place came the capital, Madrid, with 1.2 million. However, in the 2014 cumulative calculations, Benidorm actually lies fourth in the ranking with 7.3 million, behind Barcelona, 11.8 million, Madrid, 10.6 and San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Las Palmas) which has recorded 7.4 million stays. During the month of August, Benidorm was visited by 239,351 travelers, a somewhat lower figure than in the same month of 2013, when 239,519 tourists visited the resort. In the year to the beginning of September, however, Benidorm was visited by 1.3 million tourists, up by 1 percent from 2013. Hosbec also reported that the average daily spend (rate ADV) and revenue per room (RevPAR) available in Benidorm was the highest in the Valencia region, with 86.1 and 79.9 euros respectively, higher than 2013 when the figures were to 80.8 and 72.8 euros respectively. One further area where the resort did particularly well was in the number of visitors using local campsites, 157,918, which put the city 11th in the country behind L'Estartit (Girona) with 365,940. The city had an average occupancy of 73.6% of their plots recording 15% of all overnight stays in campsites in the Valencian Community.

INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED INTO MALAGA AIRPORT INCIDENT

An investigation was confirmed this week after two passenger jets, a Ryanair Boeing 737 flying from Leeds, and a Jet2.com Boeing 737 heading to Glasgow, were involved in a near miss at Málaga airport on September the 17th. The report states that the Ryanair plane was landing on the same runway as the Jet2.com aircraft was taking off, resulting in the Ryanair aborting the landing and flying over the top of the Jet2.com with around 400 to 500 vertical feet separation. The accident investigation report issued on the 3rd of October reports that “the operations performed by each aircraft were hampered by being carried on the same runway heading” and a “loss of sep-

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aration occurred”, continuing to explain that a full investigation has been launched. The Ryanair jet landed safely some 18 minutes after the incident, whereas the Jet2.com aircraft continued without further incident. Meanwhile, on Monday, a further investigation was reported to have been launched into an incident involving an Easyjet Airbus A319 on the 21st of September, in which a member of cabin crew suffered a broken wrist. The flight from Liverpool to Madrid was descending towards the Spanish capital when it suffered an “unexpected jolt”, resulting in the flight attendant suffering the injury which led to her being taken to hospital upon arrival at Madrid.

NO FIGHTERS THANKS Deliveries of the Eurofighter Typhoon to Spain, as well as Germany and Italy, have been halted, after the discovery of a manufacturing fault on the rear fuselage of the aircraft. Britain, the fourth nation involved in the program, is continuing to accept aircraft, as a Ministry of Defence spokesman said operation of the combat jet is unaffected by the problem. The issue is expected to be resolved “soon”, once “negotiations relating to commercial factors” are concluded.

CHINESE BOOST Mariano Rajoy, and the Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, have signed a deal worth around 3 million euro, aimed at boosting bilateral business cooperation. Li Keqiang said that “Chinese companies are highly encouraged to invest in Spain”, as the Chinese government attaches great importance to its relations, whilst urging continual expansion of bilateral trade to accelerate growth. He also said that the two countries should strengthen cooperation in areas such as energy, finance, biological medicine and the aerospace industry.

FREE BROADBAND Technology company HewlettPackard has announced that their offer of a free subscription to their HP DataPass broadband service has now been extended to Spain. By purchasing a Pavilion 360 laptop or an HP Slate 10 Plus, 8 Plus or 7 Tab Ultra tablet, you will now get access to 200 MB per month of free mobile data for 24 months, via a pre-loaded app and without any commitment to remain with any network operator.

CALL ME! Iconic red telephone boxes are making a comeback in London; although this time they are being painted green and offer the opportunity for mobile phone users to charge their devices. Charging is free in the “Solarbox”, so long as the user absorbs a string of adverts, in a scheme that won the designers, Harold Craston and Kirsty Kenny, second place in the Mayor of London's Low Carbon Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

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RUSSIANS MONOPOLIZE LUXURY PROPERTY MARKET Russian buyers are now the primary target for developers of luxury properties in their quest for foreign clients. The reason is quite simple: they are the nation who, on average, spend more money when buying a luxury home in Valencia, specifically, 918 700 EUR, this is despite the political crisis between Russia and the European Union following the conflict with Ukraine. And according to data provided by the General Council of Notaries, buyers from the former Soviet Union now lead the ranking of investments in real estate for property of over 500,000 euros in three Spanish provinces. The latest figures available, based on the first half of this year, indicate that wealthy foreigners spent 161 million euros on acquiring luxury homes in the Community (214 purchases), 10% more than during the same period last year. Sources seem to indicate that those wishing to purchase luxury properties in Spain feel that the time is now right to make their investment as, with the worst of the crisis now behind us, you get the feeling that transactions are safe and profitable. The same sources added that the good sales figures "have little impact on the 'granting of residence permits to foreigners who spend more than half a million euros on investment property. Valencia is actually the third largest market for Russian clients in Spain with 59 transactions completed during the first 6 months of 2014 showing a total investment of 54 million euros. However, in the two Provinces out in front, Catalonia has sold 137 homes to Russiana, at an average price of 1,136 million euros, while in Andalusia there have been 94 properties, costing 98 million at an average price of 933,000 euros. After Valencia in 3rd position, the Canary Islands come next. The figures show that every Russian investor who buys a house worth more than 500,000 euros in Spain actually spends EUR 1.065 million

in the remainder of the country whilst in Valencia the spend averages out at 918,000 EUR with 18% of the national total. The faithful and traditional British market, which has historically been the major customer of the autonomy in this type of transaction, now ranks second, with 25 purchases and an average spend per property of about 714,000 euros. It would seem that the reason why the British market has declined is that they are changing their preferences to other regions. Of 397 luxury purchases made by British buyers in Spain only 6% are made within the Valencian Community. Norwegians, Belgians, Germans and the French complete the picture of customers of this elite market in the Community. But local developers still rely on the British market and a delegation of Provia, the Alicante Promoters Association, has recently moved to London to negotiate agreements with British estate agents in the sale of property in the Alicante region.

FABRA ANNOUNCES 375 MILLION EUROS FOR NEW JOBS The President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Alberto Fabra, announced last week that the Valencian Government will allocate 375 million euros over the next three years to boost training plans and job creation aimed at particular groups such as young people under 25 years of age, the long-term unemployed and people who have special difficulties in finding employment. In a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Elche Business Park, Fabra presented the project entitled 'Strategy Employs' stating that Valencia will be able to create 200,000 new jobs under this initiative by 2016. The President announced that the Regional Government Budget next year amounts to 170 million euros which will be used to start boosting the actions needed to implement the plan 'Strategy Use'. In the fol-

lowing year the budget will increase by 5 million euro to 175 million. Fabra predicted that this year will end with the creation of 50,000 new jobs and that in 2015 and 2016 respectively the figure will be increased by 75,000 new jobs each year. "The data has now begun to generate optimism within the Valencian society," he said. "We are second nationwide in terms of reduced unemployment and the second also in job creation, which shows how all of our businesspeople are working together in a true entrepreneurial spirit." Fabra also stressed that Valencia is currently running third nationwide in terms of growth at 1.3 per cent of GDP and next year it is forecast to be second with GDP growing at 2.4 percent.

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The award given by the Spanish government in recognition of policing has not only sparked controversy this year, but a court case to try to reverse the decision.

The Gold Medal of Police Merit has been awarded by the Interior Ministry to a religious statue of the Most Holy Mary of Love, “for sharing police values such as dedication, caring, solidarity and sacrifice.” This is not the first time an award has been given to an inanimate, though iconic object, as it has become something of a tradition. However, this year, supporters of a secular state are taking action to not only claim back the award, but to prevent it from being attached to a religious figure in the future. A court case has been filed with the spokesperson for a national group, Jorge García González, calling for limits to how the catholic religion is represented in Spain, with an online petition already underway to ensure that the award is given to somebody who not only serves the population by policing the country, but also somebody who actually exists.

NATIONAL POLICE OFFICERS ARRESTED IN MURDER CASE Six officers from the National Police have been arrested in Cartagena in connection with the discovery of the body of a man in Cartagena in March. The body of the man was discovered floating in the water in a cove not far from Cartagena, with an examination revealing he had suffered violence prior to death. The family of the man reported him missing on the 13th of March, saying that he had left the home address two days earlier and had not been heard from since. His body was discovered a few days later at Cala Cortina. A statement from the Directorate General of Police reveals that the arrests of the six National Police officers are under an open investigation into the disappearance and subsequent discovery of the body of a male, with clear evidence of violence ante mortem. Officers from both the National and Judicial police are investigating the facts, whilst court number 4 of Cartagena has issued a secrecy notice on the proceedings.

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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.

EXPAT VOICE My weekly blog ‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ was initially intended as a brief follow up to my novel ‘Letters from the Atlantic’, which were published in a local newspaper. This weekly series has since appeared in magazines, newspapers and blogs in many countries across the world, and I have been surprised and heartened by the enthusiastic response that I have received from established expats, as well as from those considering ‘living their dream’ in a country of their own choosing. After the first series of ‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ was published, I began to receive requests from many readers who, for various reasons, had missed a specific article, asking if I could get a back copy of the newspaper or magazine for them. Eventually, it was suggested that I should publish the entire series of blogs for the year in one volume. That was ten years ago! I am now pleased to be able to publish the latest in the series - this time called ‘Expat Voice’. I chose the title ‘Expat Voice’ since many of the incidents that are raised in the book arose from emails, letters and conversations with expats from a number of countries, as well as from my own experiences. We all have our individual tales to tell, and I am always impressed by the enthusiasm and (mostly!) good humour that expats demonstrate when dealing with both challenges and amusing incidents in their new lives. This book is intended to be an echo of those voices, which I hope will prove to be of both help and inspiration to others. Looking at some of the early ‘Twitters from the Atlantic’, I am reminded of the huge enthusiasm that affects us all when we embark

upon our new adventure. A new country, new customs and traditions, as well as often a new language, all add to the thrill of escaping from the country of our birth. However, as time and experience take over, most of us have to deal with new challenges in life, which we may not have originally envisaged. ‘Expat Voice’ attempts to deal with some of the challenges faced by expats following the World recession, which has left many without jobs, failed relationships and repossessed homes. For many, it has not been a wonderful experience, but I am a firm believer that, over time, such difficulties make us stronger if approached in a positive and realistic manner. I know of many expats who appear to have ‘failed’, but have ‘bounced back’ stronger and more resilient to the challenges that life throws at us all from time to time. Unusually, in this book, I have tried to deal with other, more serious, issues that many expats have asked me to write about. Often taboo subjects, such as dealing with serious illness, death and wills have been raised in ‘Expat Voice’. Despite my original anxiety, it is a relief to see that pages dealing with ‘Death’ and ‘Wills’ on the ‘Expat Survival’ website have received the most number of hits from readers this year, so I guess these articles have served a useful purpose for some; I hope so. Life for an expat from any country, be it for reasons of work, retirement, or just following a spirit of adventure, is not always as easy as it may sound. A new life in the sun is often frustrated by having to deal with personal and family crises, health issues, language difficulties, confusing bureaucracy and cultural differences. This is all the stuff of expat adventures, which is part of the deal that we signed up for. The wise and seasoned expat eventually learns to accept and cope with a range of issues, which is part of our rich kaleidoscope of experiences. Personally, I wouldn't have it any other way. 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

We have a copy of Barrie’s latest book, Expat Voice, to give away to the first person who answers the question: How long ago did Barrie publish his first series of blogs? Answers by email to: office@theleader.info Name of the winner will be published next week.

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SARAH’S BLOG ON TOGS

As the weather begins to cool over the next few weeks ... here is some useful information regarding duvets! Which tog rating for which season ?

Tog ratings tell you how warm a duvet (also known as a continental quilt or just quilt) will be and the higher the tog rating, the warmer the duvet will be. Please don't underestimate the importance of the right bedding for the time of year. The correct weight duvet will keep you at just the right temperature so you'll enjoy deep, restorative sleep every night. If you are too hot or too cold in bed then your sleep will be disturbed and you won't wake up ready to face the day. Duvets come in a wide range of tog ratings so you can choose one to suit your

sleep and comfort needs. Tog ratings are based on the duvet's ability to trap warm air or thermal insulation ability. Natural duvets have better thermal properties than hollowfibre or synthetic duvets and therefore need less filling to be able to achieve the same level of warmth. Children may suit a 10.5 to duvet. This best way to help your child be comfortable and regulate their temperature, is to choose a lower tog duvet for them and then leave a blanket or throw folded across the bottom of the bed. This way they can easily pull it up for extra warmth when they feel they need it. Lightweight Summer duvet 4.5 tog Warm Spring/Autumn duvet 9 – 10.5 tog Toasty Winter duvet 13.5 – 15 tog An All Seasons duvet offers great flexibility. They consist of two separate duvets – a lightweight 4.5 tog for summer and a warmer 9 tog for spring and autumn. During winter, you simply put the two duvets together for a toasty 13.5 tog duvet.

Which duvet filling is right for you and your family?

An All Seasons duvet consisting of two separate duvets offers great flexibility

Anti – Allergy/ Hollowfibre Duvets Allergies are becoming more frequent and can have an adverse effect on health. It has been established that 25% of all allergies and 50% of all asthmatic conditions are directly attributa-

ble to allergens of the house dustmite, which are particularly found in beds and bedding. If you or someone within the family suffers from allergies, it is important to choose a duvet with a non-allergenic hollowfibre filling. Natural feather and down duvets contain natural dust allergens and so should be avoided by allergy sufferers. Hollowfibre duvets can also be easily washed at 60°C, which kills dust mites. Some Anti-Allergy duvet fillings are also treated with antimicrobial and antibacterial protection to minimise allergic reactions to dust mites. This safe and durable anti-allergy protection is permanently fixed to our fibres and gives long lasting protection, even after frequent washing. Hollowfibre duvets are more practical and are a great choice if you know that you will need to wash you duvet regularly. They can be washed in a large capacity machine at up to 60 C. Natural Fillings - Duvets with natural fillings are soft, comfortable and highly resistant and they can last longer than those with synthetic fillings. Feather and down duvets vary in quality depending on the type of bird that the filling comes from. Down clusters from geese are the most luxurious because they are bigger and they trap air and create a light, warm and comfortable duvet. Duck feather and down duvets are heavier than goose down and these options are hard wearing. Natural filled duvets should be professionally laundered, because they need to be thoroughly dried and this can be difficult to achieve at home. For more information contact Sarah at Sarah's Curtain & Bedding Store, CC Los Dolses, Villamartin. Tel 966 848 980 or visit the store which is open Monday to Friday 10 am until 5 pm or Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm.

SSSSSSSCARY A poisonous cobra has been found wandering the streets of Seville, after it escaped from an illegal terrarium located in a residential home. The owner, a 28 year old man, has been arrested and charged with a criminal offence, as the animal could have caused injury to members of the public and animals. Officers from the Guardia Civil who searched the man´s home also found two pythons stuffed into plastic boxes.

SNEAKY COP A senior officer of the Guardia Civil is being investigated under suspicion of being caught speeding, then asking a friend to claim to being the driver to avoid losing license points and a potential risk to his career. The incident happened some six months ago, with the details only just coming to light, when the Mercedes E320 was caught by a roadside radar travelling at 179 kilometres per hour in a 90 zone. The allegation is not only that the officer was driving and then tried to blame the vehicle owner, but he also tried to blame another motorist for the offence.

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JAGUAR’S NEW XE HITS THE STREETS By Nick Ireland

The Jaguar XE was launched in the UK on Thursday October 2nd 2014 and at first glance it looks to redefine the concept of the sports saloon and will be the driver’s car in its class. Its lightweight construction, streamlined styling, luxurious interior and outstanding ride and handling are testament to company founder Sir William Lyons’ vision: ‘The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive’.

The rear-drive XE is the only vehicle in its class to use an aluminiumintensive monocoque. This extremely robust yet light structure, together with double wishbone front suspension and an Integral Link rear axle, is fundamental to the XE’s innovative benchmark vehicle dynamics. Jaguar’s world-leading expertise in aluminium structure engineering enables exceptional fuel consumption and emissions figures: with the new Ingenium diesel engines, the XE can achieve 75mpg– the most efficient Jaguar ever. Powered by the supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine from the acclaimed Jaguar F-TYPE, the XE S is capable of 060mph in just 4.9 seconds. The cabin offers outstanding levels of comfort and spaciousness. Exquisite materials and finishes combined with Jaguar craftsmanship make this a class-beating interior that’s unlike anything else in the segment. Jaguar’s new InControl infotainment system takes centre stage: its innovative 8-inch touchscreen brings fast, intuitive access to all features and functions – and iOS and Android smartphone apps. The XE has some of the most advanced driver assistance systems available. All Surface Progress Control (ASPC), developed through decades of Jaguar Land Rover experience in off-road traction systems, can electronically gain traction in seconds and is ideal for use on low-grip surfaces, such as snow-covered roads. Laser projection technology enables the XE’s optional head-up display (HUD) to generate sharp, high-contrast colour graphics (such as vehicle speed and navigation) from a module smaller and almost a third lighter than existing systems, retaining clarity even in direct sunlight. A forward facing stereo camera is mounted behind the front windscreen to give the XE a 3D view of the road ahead: this highly accurate data is used for functions including autonomous emergency braking and a lane departure warning system. The XE is the stiffest, most aerodynamic Jaguar saloon car ever built. It is also the first Jaguar to be equipped with electric power steering, tuned to provide exceptional responsiveness and feel but with lower energy consumption than hydraulic systems. The XE also offers the lowest cost of ownership and most environmentally sustainable credentials of all Jaguar models.

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WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU’VE BEEN BURGLED? Statistics in Spain Crime rates in Spain remain among the lowest in the EU according to the latest Interior Ministry crime report.However, since the economic crisis began in 2008, there has been a steep increase in domestic burglaries and theft as a result. In 2012 the number of burglaries in homes rose by 25.4%. The message to expat residents is not to panic. There are some simple precautions to take, as you would back in the UK, such as fitting security grills, installing exterior lights and alarms, being careful about what content is posted on social networks, especially anything to do with trips and holidays away from home. It also helps to take out a quality home insurance policy that will cover your home and its contents should any unfortunate incident occur.

When you discover you’ve been burgled As soon as you discover you’ve been burgled, whether it’s a breakin or theft at your home, first call the police. Don’t touch anything until they arrive. A police report will be needed to process your claim. Then secure your home to avoid further damage, board up any broken windows, make a list of damaged or missing belongings, detail the damage to your home resulting from the burglary, taking photographs of damaged windows or door. At this point, you can call the claims department of your home insurance company. We advise you to have your policy on hand when you call.

Peace-of-mind with Linea Directa We understand that your peace-of-mind is important, especially in your home. Our claims department will take a full statement of the circumstances of the incident. We will check the insurance coverage with you explaining all the procedures. If emergency repairs are required from locksmiths to glaziers, we will help you swiftly handle your claim and get things back to normal as soon as possible. Fortunately, incidents of theft in Spain are relatively small compared to other EU countries, however should you be burgled, your homeowner’s insurance policy will cover the loss or destruction of personal property if it’s stolen from your home.

Hold-up outside the home In many cases, your home insurance policy may cover you for any incidents that occur outside your home. Should you be the victim of a hold-up outside your premises your personal belongings are covered. We will ensure replacement documentsare quickly and efficiently dealt with, and if required, arrange the locks on your home to be changed. We hope the information provided in this article is of interest. If you would like to contact Linea Directa

please call 902 123 139 More information on Linea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com

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A WARM WELCOME AND DELICIOUS FARE AT CABO ROIG’S BLUE BOAR

ig isn’t always best. A testimony that all too often is very true. A statement that you will also find authentic next time you care to visit the Blue Boar, a small, family run bar and eatery in Cabo Roig. “Being a small bar and restaurant offers many advantages,” says owner Mark. “We know all of our customers personally and more importantly they know us. We get to know their likes and their dislikes which allows us to better meet their needs. We can provide them with a much improved service that they would find hard to get elsewhere.” The Blue Boar is a family friendly pub, with a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and it has quickly become a favorite place for the many residents who want, for the most part, simply to mix with their own and get away from the hustle and bustle on the Mediterranean side of ‘The Strip’. “We do have holidaymakers visiting the bar” said Mark, “but it’s usually those who stumble across us accidentally. Not surprisingly most of them quickly find out just how friendly we are and many decide to stay. In fact they often say that a trip to The Blue Boar has them feeling like a local, if only for a few hours”. And the emphasis is quite clearly on the locals. “I’ve always liked the idea of a local bar for local people” Mark continued, “they’re the ones who see you through the winter months, so we obviously try to repay their support by remaining loyal”. In terms of facilities, we cater for all our customers needs. We have a fine selection of beers, wines and spirits and we serve a good range of pub grub, traditional English Food, all, wherever possible, sourced

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locally, and freshly prepared every day. On Thursday evening we have our increasingly popular Mixed Grill night which uses only the best quality meats, and on Sunday we serve Mark and a very popular traditional roast Bennie took alongside our everyday menu. over in June Indeed the mixed grills are now so popular that we are serving them every night. For the grill, however, Mark does ask that you call him 24 hours in advance, on 611 366 927, to book your meal, as everything is freshly prepared and cooked, Every Wednesday evening at 9pm we hold a quiz, but before that, between 4 and 8pm, take advantage of our ‘buy one and get the 2nd half price deal,’ available on both food and drink. Mark runs the Blue Boar bar and restaurant alongside wife Bennie and daughters Mikaela and Mandie, so it really is a proper family affair, wide screen TV’s showing all Sky Sports, good pub grub with huge portions to fill the hungriest of tums. Good value, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. And just for added value the cost of a spirit and mixer beats just about everybody around at only 3 euro. You can find the Blue Boar in Cabo Roig just down from Poco Loco and next door but one to the area’s premier takeaway fish and chip shop, the Chippy Chipper. Opening hours, Mon to Fri are 4pm till late, and at weekends 1pm till late. See all the latest entertainment and information on Facebook at Blue Boar Cabo Roig.

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COLUMBUS DEPARTURE POINT DISCOVERED

rcheologists digging in the Huelva town of La Fontanilla de Palos believe they have found the exact location where Christopher Columbus set sail for the New World in 1492. The excavations have been taking place for two months at the site and this latest development is being hailed as one of the most important and significant discoveries relating to the history of the day. Enrique Martínez Ituño, originally from Argentina, spoke of finding the historic port in 1908, although it wasn´t until 1992 that progress was actually made. Now, the archeological team, led by Juan Manuel Campos, believes that the long hidden piece of this historic jigsaw has finally been revealed. The area under investigation at La Fontanilla de Palos is thought to compose of four different key areas, including the shipyard, of which there is no archaeological trace, and the fountain itself, along with other elements being uncovered.

Those latter two elements included a pottery and a public area, which collectively reveal the exact location of the port where Columbus set sail. Described as a “natural harbour”, the physical characteristics of the port area contradicts what many believe should have been the chosen location for a ship such as the Santa Maria, but the deep waters and protection from both wind and currents makes it ideal, according to the experts. The archaeologists have already found seven pottery furnaces, a “unique” discovery in Spain, as well as ceramics, bricks, tiles and other artefacts. Within the “Alota”, they have discovered storage rooms and a tavern, essential to the working of any harbour, where sailors could prepare for their long journey ahead. With thousands of pieces of data being collated, the importance of protecting the discovery is paramount, as this is a site that led to the discovery of the modern world, and was the “nerve centre” of one of the most important feats of the day, the discovery of America.

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CORN ON THE VOD-KA

A student of agricultural engineering in Elche has discovered a new way of manufacturing Vodka, from corn. Javier Juárez López , a student at the Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH) de Elche, concludes in his report that that the use of maize products for making vodka could be an important source of income for producers the area, who currently allocate maize to animal feed. As one of the many principle crops of the Vega Baja, supply has been outgrowing demand. By finding new, important ways of using the products can help to generate income for the growers who may otherwise be struggling.

A number of schools in Washington, USA, have taken the decision to remove and ban swings from their playgrounds, on account of 200,000 American kids being treated in emergency rooms for swingrelated injuries, mostly walking in front or behind. A spokesperson said, “Swings have been determined to be the most unsafe of all the playground equipment”, although with their removal it opens the question as to what will now top the list of dangerous activities for youngsters, and face the vigilance of health and safety.

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BODYBUILDING CHA MPION CO P A Spanish policeman has been crowned World Bodybuilding Champion in a competition held in Madrid. Antonio Morcillo, a 37 year old officer from the policía local in the Badajoz town of Villanueva de la Serena, has been training for the title for the 24 years. Morcillo, who now plans to take a break from competing, would dedicate 2 hours a day to work on his body, both in sports centres and in his own gym at home.

The Spanish Government has set aside 286 million euro, in order to fund the retuning and readjusting of community television aerials, needed as a result of the change and growth of the 4G telecom network. Television broadcasters have been forced to move away from the 800 MHz band in order to avoid conflicts with 4G, a process that should be completed before January the 1st, 2015. Some 55% of the population are affected by the change, with the government set to embark on an advertising campaign to inform viewers.

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DOWN 1. It’s baser to appear threatening (5) 2. A serious illness for an oarsman (6) 3. Something added on one Greek letter (3) 4. To laze in this way, you need a fan! (6) 5. Piece of furniture that now has been refashioned (7) 8 & 17Dn. Could they be trials of golfers? ability? (7,5) 11. Disturbing the game, but being victorious (7) 13. It’s dreadfully boring outside (7) 15. Kind of slave working in the kitchen? (6) 16. Mixed drink - the last of the vermouth in ginger (6) 17. See 8 Dn. 20. Blade used for decapitating a pig (3)

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QUICK ACROSS: 1 Quarantine; 7 Raise; 8 Sharpen; 10 Cherubic; 11 Tilt; 13 Crafty; 15 Mellow; 17 Orgy; 18 Composer; 21 Salient; 22 Trash; 23 Friendship. DOWN: 1 Quite; 2 Adequate; 3 Assail; 4 Thaw; 5 Nuptial; 6 Precocious; 9 Noteworthy; 12 Despatch; 14 Angular; 16 Sorted; 19 Scamp; 20 Fete. CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Hotel suite; 7 Adder; 8 Clerics; 10 Spaniels; 11 Skit; 13 Denial; 15 Kernel; 17 Vega; 18 Daydream; 21 Railing; 22 Resin; 23 A great deal. DOWN: 1 Hydra; 2 Terminal; 3 Locale; 4 User; 5 Thicken; 6 Passed over; 9 Settlement; 12 Gendarme; 14 Nagging; 16 Caught; 19 Easel; 20 Fine.

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L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Who promised "I’ll be back"? a) Terminator b) Margaret Thatcher c) Saddam Hussein 2. Where would you find the Great Barrier Reef? a) Russia b) Asia c) Australia 3. What is a CAT scanner used to find? a)cats b) the tv remote c) cancer 4. Which paper did Clarke Kent write for? a ) Daily Bugle b) The Sun c) The Daily Planet 5. How many players in a Gaelic football team? a) 15 b)14 c)13 6. What did the F stand for in JFK ? a) Fred b)Francis c) Fitzgerald 7. What is the highest dan in judo ? a) 10 th b) 12th c) 11th 8. Where did Paddington Bear come from? a) Bolivia b) Peru c) Argentina 9. Where did chocolate originate from? a) UK b) USA c) Mexico 10. What is the most common blood type? a) O negative b) O positive c) Blue 11. For which film did Jack Nicholson win his first Oscar? 12. In which month of the year does the Jewish festival of Hanukkah begin? 13. Which of the planets was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh? 14. In which Country is the town of Fray Bentos? 15. With which club did Peter Shilton begin his professional football career? 16. Which Bond film did Nancy Sinatra sing the theme song to? 17. In which English County is Highgrove House, the home of Prince Charles? 18. Who, according to legend, carried the world upon his shoulders? 19. Who did the enchantress, Dame Gothel, hold prisoner in the tower? 20. Who played the tramp in the 1986 film ‘Down and out in Beverly Hills’? 1) a The Terminator, 2) c Australia, 3) c Cancer, 4) c The Daily Planet, 5) a 15 players, 6) c Fitzgerald, 7) b 12th Dan, 8) b Peru, 9) c Mexico, 10) b o positive, 11. One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, 12. December, 13. Pluto, 14. Uruguay, 15. Leicester City, 16. You Only Live Twice, 17. Gloucestershire, 18. Atlas, 19. Rapunzel, 20. Nick Nolte

ACROSS 6. It’s a struggle to study before the examination (7) 7. Current cause of amnesia upsets Ethel (5) 9. Board to make progress (3,2) 10. Badges allowed among the members (7) 12. What is withheld from the booking (11) 14. In wigs, these could show importance (11) 18. Sending in an account for advertising (7) 19. They happen when people buy strong drink in a ship (5) 21. Sieved food is not contaminated before starting to eat (5) 22. They take part in raids and in scraps (7)

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HARD OF HEARING NEEDN'T SUFFER IN SILENCE

HEARING problems affect many people as they get older, but the good news is that they do not have to suffer the silence. Hill's Hearing Care is committed to bringing the volume back to the hundreds of people who suffer from hearing problems here on the Costa Blanca. With more than 30 years experience and esteemed qualifications as a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser and Member of the Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, hearing consultant Leslie Hill is an ambassador to his profession, providing precious relief for those who suffer from any manner of hearing impairments. He was employed by the UK's leading hearing aid suppliers, Amplivox Ultratone, in Cardiff for more than 25 years, which included an 18 month deployment to Spain, where he paved the way for the service over here. He has since returned to the Costas and established his own hearing consultancy, which delivers the same UK standards of care and service, as well as recognised brand names that his clients can depend upon. SERVICES Hill's Hearing Care can offer a complete service, from the initial hearing test, to prescription and fitting of a broad spectrum of hearing aids. Leslie

explained that hearing aids differ in accordance with the person's needs, preferences and lifestyle, and that he is dedicated to finding the best possible solution to suit all three. He is happy to visit the client in their own home, travelling from Mazarron to Torrevieja, where he will offer sound advice and allow them to inspect the options available, with no obligation to buy. Furthermore, at Hill's Hearing Care client satisfaction is paramount, so the service does not end at the point of sale but will also take care of the servicing, testing and repair of hearing aids as required. All products are manufactured and repaired by registered UK companies for optimum peace of mind. Plus purchases are insured for 12 months, which can be extended should the client wish, whilst repairs carry a six month guarantee. So for your opportunity to hear how noisy the world is again, give Leslie a call today on 686 686 885.

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VOLUNTEERS GATHER TO CLEAN UP CALA FERRIS Over two containers of solid waste were collected last Sunday by more than 150 volunteers and divers who had gathered at Cala Ferris to clean up the shoreline and the seabed in one of the most ecological locations in the area. Prior to starting work representatives from the Torrevieja Department of Tourism gave a presentation on environmental care and recycling to all the children that had gathered, after which divers demonstrated basic diving techniques before explaining the days tasks. The children were then allocated into 4 groups of 12 and given gloves, bags and special hazardous waste markers before each being allocated to a supervisor. After the exercise, the Department of Tourism presented each child with a goodie bag of supplies including a snack, a bottle of water and a sticker with recycling instructions. One of the discoveryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s found in the water was a bottle with a message in English, which spoke of peace and love for all. Throughout the morning, the City Biologist, Juan Antonio Pujol, toured and spoke to each of the groups explaining to them just how important their task was.

SEPTEMBER RAINS Although September is notoriously wet, this year, Torrevieja recorded three times the normal September rainfall, concentrated largely on three days. As the weather front has mostly been moving along the coastline, in a north-easterly direction, the dreaded Gota FrĂa was avoided, for now, whilst temperatures have also been 2 degrees higher than normal, on average. Although a considerable inconvenience at the time, the rain is seen as welcome to many as the region was facing one of the worst droughts in decades.

PIG OUT A new system of monitoring the weight of Iberian pigs at slaughter houses was implemented on the 1st of October. The system is now in place in 50 abattoirs, and so 97% of all pigs who are about to be killed will be weighed, with cameras recording the process, to ensure that the minimum standards are met before they are slaughtered and turned into meat for human consumption.

FATAL RESCUE Rescuers from the Cruz Roja recovered the lifeless body of a man from the waters of the old town of Algorta in Getxo, the Basque Country, after he had entered the water in order to save his dog which was seemingly in difficulty. Although the man lost his life, the dog survived the ordeal.

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YOUR TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS f you think back, long and hard, to last week, you might remember we were talking about the return of American glamorous drama Devious Maids. Well, coincidentally, this week, we celebrated the tenth anniversary since the mother of that show, Desperate Housewives, aired on ABC in America. Coincidentally, Roselyn Sanchez, now starring as housemaid Carmen Luna, was first lined up to play housewife Gabrielle, Courtney Cox was originally earmarked to play Susan and even Pamela

inally cast as Bree, but she later joined the cast as Katherine Mayfair. But, enough of the history lesson on a show that no longer exists, time to turn our attention to one that no longer exists at the moment, as cult American drama Twin Peaks is set to return to our screens in 2016, 25 years after we first said goodbye. Ah, but there´s a link here too, in case you don´t remember, Twin Peaks starred Kyle MacLachlan, later to join Desperate Housewives as Bree´s other half, Orson. Now, we shall return to home shores, assuming that It’s Ten Years since ‘Desperate Housewives’ first appeared on TV

Anderson was considered for Edie, which, with hindsight, may have been a less troublesome casting for creator Marc Cherry. Dana Delany was orig-

home is Chelsea, as Channel 4 announced that their E4 based, scripted, sorry, “structured-reality television series”, returns to Chelsea after a dramatic

summer in New York, and features three new characters, Tiffany Watson (Tiff), Lonan O’Herlihy and Will Colebrook. A show enjoyed by young and old alike, although mostly young. On the subject of young people, many of us of a certain age may have enjoyed the fact that our creations, or works of art, may have once been featured on TV, thanks to the likes of the late Tony Hart and Vision On, well, the very young of today have the opportunity to have their work showcased too, although not by using pencils and crayons as such, but rather their skills with digital devices. “CBBC is giving the next generation of digital content creators an amazing opportunity to design a game that will be turned into a free app and released across the UK for all kids to play.” The competition is open to 6-12 year olds and the winning idea will be chosen by a panel chaired by The Duke of York. Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood, who seem to be trying to shake off their pseudonyms, Dick & Dom, launched the competition this week. Time to turn our attentions to the more mature audiences now then, as the BBC has this week announced a major new six-part John le Carré series, The Night Manager. Described as a postCold War fusion of spies and organised crime, a book that is both hugely exciting and frighteningly plausible. It´s the first BBC television adaptation of a le Carré novel for almost 30 years, since A Perfect Spy aired in 1987. Meanwhile, filming began this week on a new BBC production, River, written and created by Emmy award-winning Abi Morgan, and starring Stellan Skarsgård, as seen in the hit film, The Girl With The

Dragon Tattoo, as John River, a brilliant police officer whose genius and fault-line is the fragility of his mind - a man haunted by the murder victims whose cases he must lay to rest. The show also features Nicola Walker, recently seen in Last Tango In Halifax but more famous for Spooks, playing River’s colleague and confidant, Detective Sergeant Jackie ‘Stevie’ Stevenson. ITV on the other hand have announced the cast for their new “atmospheric” thriller Safe House. Former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston will be joined by Marsha Thomason from White Collar, and Paterson Joseph who was rumoured to play the Doctor recently, in a new four-part, tense thriller set in the beautiful wilderness of the Lake District. Filming also began this week on the story which revolves around a married couple, former detective Robert and teacher Katy, who are asked by close friend and police officer Mark to turn their remote Guest House into a Safe House. Their first ‘guests’ at the Safe House, are a family in fear of their lives after they are violently attacked by someone who claims to know them. So it looks like we have a little something for everybody in this latest batch of future TV reviews, and we didn´t have time to mention the BBC celebrating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, or their celebration of the brilliance of Rembrandt, but if you´re lucky, next week, we might talk about a crisis at LAX airport that leaves dozens of airplanes unable to land, and so, the Government enlists a team of misfit geniuses to save the day in the ITV´s premiere of Scorpion.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Rip Off Britain. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Saints and Scroungers. 12:45 Break-in Britain - The Crackdown. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 Regional News and Weather. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Home Away From Home. 17:30 Antiques Road Trip. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News and Weather. 20:00 The One Show. 20:30 Inside Out. Presented by Marie Ashby. Sally Magnusson investigates concerns about poor standards of care for people with dementia. Actress Vicky McClure discovers what makes the difference on one hospital ward in Nottingham. And a look at how to capture the memories of a lifetime. 21:00 EastEnders. It is Nancy’s 21st birthday and a fragile Linda desperately tries to hold everything together. Peter is horrified when he discovers the truth about where Ian was the night Lucy died. 21:30 The Farage Factor. UKIP and its people’s army have shaken the political establishment by attracting voters and defecting Tory MPs. It has been an extraordinary year for the once fringe party. Reporter Darragh MacIntyre has been on the trail of the charismatic and controversial leader who claims he’s revolutionising British politics - but is Nigel Farage really any different from the politicians he criticises? 22:00 New Tricks. Breadcrumbs. Tragedy strikes for Griffin when his friend Ellen Barker is found murdered. The SIO on the case is revealed to be DCI Grace Mackie, a contemporary of Miller’s from her training days. Meanwhile Standing has to move in to McAndrew’s flat, which causes problems at work. 23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 Regional News and Weather. 23:35 Ten Years of the Apprentice. A sideways glance at the last decade of the famous business show. From the quest for a kosher chicken in Marrakesh to series nine’s infamous ‘abdication’, relive ten years of boardroom bust-ups, soaring sales successes and catastrophic business failures. A dig through The Apprentice archives unearths a who’s who of candidates past, from Stuart Baggs ‘The Brand’, to ‘Jedi’ Jim Eastwood, as well as the unstoppable sales machine, Ruth Badger. With the help of Nick Hewer, Karren Brady and Lord Sugar himself.

00:35 Our World War. The First Day. Episode 1. Drama series about British troops serving on the front line during World War I. 01:35 The Graham Norton Show. 02:20 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:25 BBC News. BBC 2 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Break-in Britain - The Crackdown. 09:20 The Housing Enforcers. 10:05 James May’s Cars of the People. 11:05 Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook. 11:35 Click. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 A Taste of My Life. 14:30 Ready, Steady, Cook. 15:15 The Rockford Files. 16:00 Cagney and Lacey. 16:50 Who Do You Think You Are? 17:50 Great British Railway Journeys. 18:20 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 University Challenge. 21:30 Only Connect. 22:00 The Kitchen. 23:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Long Shadow. 01:20 Scrappers. 01:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 One Hundred Years of the Women’s Movement. 05:30 The Plantagenets. 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. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. Charity turns her back on the village. Moira receives blackmail threats from an unwanted visitor. Diane wonders if she is enough. 20:30 Coronation Street. Simon compounds Rob’s guilt. Steve feels the pressure. Why is Kylie paying Callum a visit? 21:00 The Undriveables. A train conductor attempts to swap the rails for the road, but only if he can be more decisive, and a woman who has failed four times must work out how to reverse park if she stands any chance of passing her test. Can these two finally manage to get behind the wheel minus their L-plates? 21:30 Coronation Street. Ken is furious with Rob. Has Steve made things worse for Peter? Roy is over-

come with loneliness. 22:00 Grantchester. Six-part drama series set in 1953, adapted from the novels by James Runcie, about the town where Sidney Chambers is the local vicar. Sidney is pressured by his sister Jen into attending Amanda’s engagement dinner, despite his aversion to making small talk with the upper classes. As Sidney tries to cope with the evening by sinking one too many drinks, the evening erupts when Amanda’s engagement ring goes missing and Jen’s boyfriend Johnny is accused of stealing it. With tensions still simmering, Sidney is called by Geordie in the early morning with terrible news - one of the guests at the dinner party has been found dead, and this time he is certain it is murder.

and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:15 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. 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 No Foreigners Here - 100% British. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film Deadly Visions. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The Gadget Show. 21:00 Police Interceptors. 22:00 Gotham. 23:00 Under the Dome. 23:55 Film - The Descent. 01:45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. 02:15 Super Casino. 04:10 Caught on Camera. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:50 House Doctor.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:40 The Agenda. 00:10 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off. 01:15 Jackpot247. 04:00 UEFA Champions League Weekly. 04:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 05:10 ITV Nightscreen. Channel 4 06:05 FIM Superbike World Championship. 06:35 Countdown. 07:20 King of Queens. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Daily Brunch. 12:00 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals. 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 Come Dine with Me. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Fifteen to One. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:55 Stand Up To Cancer. 21:00 Jamie’s Comfort Food. 21:30 Gadget Man. 22:00 24 Hours in Police Custody. 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats. 23:45 Up All Night. 00:45 NFL. 01:45 Film - Sulemani Keeda. 03:20 Mammon. 04:25 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:20 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. 05:40 Deal or No Deal. 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 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:25 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Ben

Monday, Monday, 13th October, October, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 The Gary Jackson Show, 13:00 Acceptable 80´s with Paul Baker, 14:00 Confrontation in Paris.Thriller by John Creasey 15:00 Oliver Twist, Asking for More, Episode 1 of 6 16:00 Lounge Sounds with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Im Sorry I’ll Read That Again 20:00 Drama, Recent Events at Collington House, By Mathew Solon 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 Book at Bedtime, The Bugatti Queen, Ep 1 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights

Monday, 13th October, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to Ralph McTell, singer songwriter and his hit Streets of London. 18.05 Learn The Lingo – Join the lovely Martine as she helps to improve your Spanish 18.15 Spanish Eye – On the run up to World Cancer Day we take a look back at last year’s event at Zenia Boulevard. 18.30 Viva Vitality – Looking good and feeling well. 19.00 Let's Talk – Simon chats with 2 interesting characters . 19.30 Hayes Guide – Travel experts Dave & Jess are off to the port of Mazarron and the Costa Calida. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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needs to step up his game on AAU, while Michael Spence is back in town. New consultant Fleur Fanshawe shakes things up on Keller, leaving Sacha feeling undermined. Jac detaches herself emotionally even further from her daughter. 22:00 The Apprentice. It is Lord Sugar’s tenth year in the boardroom, and summoned there to meet the man himself, the candidates are told that this year the challenge they face will be bigger than ever. To prove his point, Lord Sugar reveals a surprising twist, one which will see the fight for his £250,000 investment become the most ferocious yet. Then it is time to reveal the first task - ten years of selling in just one day. 23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News. 23:35 Swap My Council House. Devon cabbie Cheryl McCarthy and her family are about to complete a 300mile swap from Plymouth to Eccles, Greater Manchester - she thinks Manchester will provide a better life for her children. Claire Webb and her family are involved in a rather more complicated three-way swap, but a faulty electrical inspection could scupper the

whole move. Some tenants are stuck in seemingly unswappable homes, while others cannot stop swapping, including Jane Martin, who has moved 18 times. 00:25 The Street. 01:25 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:30 BBC News. BBC 2 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Break-in Britain - The Crackdown. 09:20 A Taste of Britain. 10:05 Antiques Roadshow. 11:05 Building Dream Homes. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 A Taste of My Life. 14:30 Ready, Steady, Cook. 15:15 The Rockford Files. 16:00 Cagney and Lacey. 16:50 Who Do You Think You Are? 17:50 Great British Railway Journeys. 18:20 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. 20:00 Cat Watch 2014: The New Horizon Experiment. 21:00 £100k House: Tricks of the Trade. 22:00 Human Universe. 23:00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Wonders of the Monsoon. 01:20 Hotel India. 02:20 This is BBC Two. 05:00 The Children of the Holocaust. 05:45 Once Upon a Time. 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. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning.13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. Charity’s situation goes from bad to worse. Moira’s hands are tied. Diane is unimpressed with Doug’s fans. 20:30 Wilderness Walks with Ray Mears. Ray Mears journeys by canoe along the mighty River Thames, finding kingfishers and water voles along the way. Finally, he camps in one of the world’s most precious and exclusive woodlands. 21:00 Long Lost Family. What Happened Next. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell follow up nine of the most extraordinary searches in the series. This final programme revisits three stories of women reunited with their siblings. 22:00 Spandau Ballet: True Gold. Spandau Ballet perform some of their greatest hits - including Gold, To Cut a Long Story Short and True - live in front of a studio audience as they celebrate 35 years as Britain’s favourite New Romantic band. 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:40 Film - Elizabeth: The Golden Age. In the sequel to 1998’s Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen must protect her throne and her country from outside forces who seek to overthrow her. Elizabeth must make a difficult decision over the fate of her traitorous cousin Mary, Queen of Scots and is faced with the mighty power of King Philip of Spain’s Armada. Meanwhile, the unmarried ruler finds herself drawn to the dashing and passionate Sir Walter Raleigh. Starring: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen. 01:45 Jackpot247. 04:00 Loose Women. 04:50 ITV Nightscreen. Channel 4 06:35 Countdown. 07:20 King of Queens. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Daily Brunch. 12:00 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals. 12:30 Come Dine with Me. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me.

13:40 Come Dine with Me. 14:10 Come Dine with Me. 14:40 Come Dine with Me. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Fifteen to One. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:55 Stand Up To Cancer. 21:00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. 22:00 Ramsay’s Costa Del Nightmares. 23:00 Gogglebox. 00:05 Alan Carr Does Deal or No Deal. 01:05 Embarrassing Bodies. 02:00 Pokerstars.Com. 03:00 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 03:25 Transworld Sport. 04:25 Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon. 05:20 Mobil 1. 05:50 FIM Superbike World Championship. Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:25 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:15 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. 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - Time of Death. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Meerkat Manor. 20:30 The Secret Life of Pets. 21:00 Jill Dando: Britain’s Worst Crimes. 22:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 23:00 NCIS. 23:55 NCIS. 00:55 Secrets and Lies. 01:45 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Benefit Brits by the Sea. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Tuesday, 14th October, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon test out his survival skills talking with author & TV presenter Ray Mears an expert in bushcraft. 18.05 Costa Blanca Life - featuring a selection of events. 19.00 Spanish Dive Adventures. 19.30 Spanish Eye – Expat volunteers at the Cartagena Military Museum reveal for the first time their pet project – a WWII Stug tank. 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Tuesday, uesday, 14th October, October, 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 Journey into Space, Operation Luna, Episode 1 of 13 15:00 Oliver Twist, Pickpocket, Episode 2 of 6 16:00 Solid Gold 60´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, A Whole new ball game, How was it for you? 20:00 Drama at 8, Rock of Eye, by Anita Sullivan 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 Book at Bedtime, The Bugatti Queen, Ep 2 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights. 00:00 Exite Overnight.

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15th october 07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Rip Off Britain. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Saints and Scroungers. 12:45 Break-in Britain - The Crackdown. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Home Away From Home. 17:30 Antiques Road Trip. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News. 20:00 The One Show. 21:00 Waterloo Road. A new family arrive at Waterloo Road and immediately shake things up. Dominant and forward-thinking, Vaughan Fitzgerald has all the makings of the dynamic headteacher the school needs, while his confident partner Allie takes the reins of the art department. But their professional veneer just might be tested as their warring children’s behaviour threatens to spill out into the classroom. Christine vows to help Darren with his desperate situation at home but neither are prepared for the shocking scene that awaits when they try to confront his mother. George has been bled dry by Carol over the summer and pledges to make a change. He soon finds out why no one messes with a Barry and gets away with it. 22:00 The Apprentice. The candidates are summoned to Imperial College London, where Lord Sugar tells them that their next task is to design a piece of wearable technology. They need to combine up-todate fashion with cutting-edge kit, before producing prototypes and pitching their products to retailers. The candidates get designing - one team dreams up a hitech jacket, the other a sweatshirt with built-in video camera. Half the candidates focus on fashion, while the rest tackle the technology, but it is not long before there are crossed wires and mixed signals. 23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News. 23:35 A Question of Sport. Sue Barker is joined by team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell for the light-hearted sports quiz. Their guests are Welsh rugby star Scott Quinnell, Commonwealth judo champion Euan Burton, Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic and Jazmin Sawyers, a rising star of British athletics. 00:05 The Great British Bake Off: Class of 2013. Programme catching up with the 2013 group of contestants in the baking challenge, who have come a long way since their time in the tent. This show looks back at the golden moments - and recurring night-

mares - of the baker’s dozen as they revisit their time in the tent and share their memories. 01:05 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:10 BBC News. BBC 2 06:30 Ungu’s Dress. 06:45 Loona Balloona. 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Saints and Scroungers. 08:45 Break-in Britain - The Crackdown. 09:15 A Taste of Britain. 10:00 Jungle Atlantis. 11:00 Building Dream Homes. 11:30 See Hear. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 The Daily Politics. 14:00 A Taste of My Life. 14:30 Ready, Steady, Cook. 15:15 The Rockford Files. 16:00 Cagney and Lacey. 16:50 Who Do You Think You Are? 17:50 Great British Railway Journeys. 18:20 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. 20:00 Cat Watch 2014: The New Horizon Experiment. 21:00 Trust Me, I’m a Doctor. 22:00 Swallowed by the Sea: Ancient Egypt’s Greatest Lost City. 23:00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve. 01:20 See Hear. 01:50 Who Do You Think You Are? 02:50 Doctor Who. 03:40 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Deadly Dilemmas. 05:30 Seriously Raleigh. 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. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. Charity is stunned to realise the identity of her captor. Rakesh needs a dinner date. Katie plays cupid. 20:30 Coronation Street. Will Carla go with her gut feeling? A heartbroken Roy plans to move on. Steve hides from the world. 21:00 Celebrity Squares. Warwick Davis hosts the classic comedy game show. Two contestants play a giant version of noughts and crosses, with celebrity guests helping them to play for a jackpot of 20,000 pounds. Today, Warwick is joined by Bradley Walsh, Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford, Sam Bailey, Nitin Ganatra, Alex Brooker, Joe Lycett, Aisling Bea and resident comedians Tim Vine and Joe Wilkinson. 22:00 Scott and Bailey. Troubled by Gill’s comments

about her relationship with Will Pemberton, Rachel gets cold feet about accompanying him to an awards ceremony. When a couple are shot in their pub in the early hours, their son Simon feels utterly alone, having lost his sister Carla when he was three. But when his aunt is identifying the bodies, she tells them that Carla did not die, but was disowned by the family after failed attempts at rehab. 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:40 Through the Keyhole. Keith’s guests are entertainment legend Des O’Connor, presenter and musician Myleene Klass and DJ and TV host Dave Berry. 00:40 The Undriveables. A train conductor attempts to swap the rails for the road, but only if he can be more decisive, and a woman who has failed four times must work out how to reverse park if she stands any chance of passing her test. Can these two finally manage to get behind the wheel minus their L-plates? 01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:05 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Police Interceptors. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 16:15 Film - Secrets of an Undercover Wife. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Police Interceptors. 21:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 22:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 23:00 Wentworth. 00:00 Kids Who Kill. 01:00 Dallas. 01:50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. 02:15 Super Casino. 04:10 No Foreigners Here - 100% British. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Channel 4 06:15 River Cottage Bites. 06:35 Countdown. 07:20 King of Queens. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Daily Brunch. 12:00 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals. 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. 14:35 Come Dine with Me. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Fifteen to One. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:55 Stand Up To Cancer. 21:00 The Supervet. 22:00 Grand Designs. 23:00 Curing Cancer. 00:05 24 Hours in Police Custody. 01:05 Four to the Floor. 01:30 Educating the East End. 02:25 Film - Paar (PG). 04:45 Film Thunder Bay (U). Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:25 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:15 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Little Princess. 09:15 Peppa

W ednesday, ednesday, 15th October, October, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan, 11:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson. 13:00 Power Anthems with Paul Baker, 14:00 Journey into Space, Operation Luna, Episode 2 of 13 15:00 Oliver Twist, Masks and Pistols, Ep isode 3 of 6 16:00 Supersonic 70´s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Flying The Flag, A tooth for a tooth 20:00 Drama at 8, The Master and Mrs Tucker, By Roy Apps 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, The Bugatti Queen, Ep isode 3 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights

Wednesday, 15thOctober, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with pianist Richard Clayderman 18.05 Not Now Darling! – the AdHoc Players present Ray Cooney & John Chapman’s comedy based around a fur salon and its philandering owner trying to impress his striptease-artist lover while avoiding his wife and her husband. A hilarious romp providing an evening of delicious and uproarious fun. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

16th october

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Rip Off Britain. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Saints and Scroungers. 12:45 Break-in Britain - The Crackdown. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Home Away From Home. 17:30 Antiques Road Trip. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 BBC Regional News. 20:00 The One Show. 20:30 EastEnders. Max is left reeling when Emma reveals some shocking information. Linda attempts to confront her demons, but things take a dramatic turn for the worse, leaving her family horrified. 21:00 Watchdog. The team asks why customers have so few rights to cancel their phone contracts when they cannot receive a signal. Plus, the major hire car company who are not playing fair with their pricing and the product freely available to buy in supermarkets, being abused by teenagers with eating disorders. 22:00 Crimewatch. The Crimewatch team hunt for the gang who raided the home of the multimillionaire founder of an e-cigarette business. Four masked men attacked 48-year-old Jason Cropper with hammers and crowbars before tying him up and pouring bleach over him. With Britain now engaged in air strikes in Iraq, Crimewatch has exclusive access to anti-terror police in the UK and their efforts fighting extremism at home. Plus the usual round-up of crimes caught on CCTV and a fresh collection of wanted faces. 23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News. 23:35 Crimewatch. Update. The team is back live with the latest developments on the cases featured during the evening’s main programme. 23:45 Question Time. David Dimbleby presents topical debate live from Newbury in Berkshire, with former leader of the Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy MP and Daily Mail columnist Amanda Platell. 00:45 This Week. A political review of the week presented by Andrew Neil, with Michael Portillo and guests. 01:30 Holiday Weatherview. 01:35 BBC News. BBC 2 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Break-in Britain - The Crackdown. 09:20 A Taste of Britain. 10:05 Long Shadow. 11:05

Gardeners’ World. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 A Taste of My Life. 14:30 Ready, Steady, Cook. 15:15 The Rockford Files. 16:00 Cagney and Lacey. 16:50 Who Do You Think You Are? 17:50 Great British Railway Journeys. 18:20 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. 20:00 Cat Watch 2014: The New Horizon Experiment. 21:00 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass. 22:00 Peaky Blinders. 23:00 Later... with Jools Holland. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Swallowed by the Sea: Ancient Egypt’s Greatest Lost City. 01:20 The Farage Factor. 01:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Strictly Soulmates. 05:25 Divine Women. 05:55 What Makes Me, Me? 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. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. There are concerns that Charity could be in danger. Kirin uses Rakesh and Priya for his own gain. Doug puts his foot in it. 20:30 Tonight. Future Transport. Fiona Foster looks at some of the solutions being considered to keep Britain moving - from motorway charges and super-cycle paths to driverless cars. 21:00 Emmerdale. Charity’s welfare is put further at risk. Doug’s mistake has repercussions. Kirin fears he has pushed things too far. 21:30 Paul O’Grady: For The Love of Dogs. Paul plays midwife to Jolie as the staff eagerly await the birth of her seven adorable puppies. Battersea trainer Ali falls for a one-eyed doberman named Maggie, whilst Paul helps with the painstaking job of removing the matted hair from a distressed and neglected German shepherd called Lady. 22:00 The Great Fire. Four-part drama series inspired by the historical events of 1666 and focusing on events which led to the catastrophic fire. Thomas Farriner is the King’s baker, supplying bread and biscuits for the Navy. A widower, Thomas works alongside his daughters Mary and Hannah in his Pudding Lane bakery. Across the city in the palace of Whitehall, while the King is at a stately dance, a terrifying assassina-

tion attempt is foiled by the King’s intelligence officer, Lord Denton. Later, Thomas returns home to Pudding Lane to find the bakery ablaze and his two daughters asleep upstairs, unaware of the raging inferno below. 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:40 Sunday Night at the Palladium. Bradley Walsh introduces Art Garfunkel, American pop siblings The Pierces, classical comedy trio Sol3 Mio from New Zealand, as well as comedy from Sarah Millican, Jimeoin and Palladium veteran Jimmy Tarbuck. There is also an exclusive preview with the cast of new West End show Memphis: The Musical starring Beverly Knight and Killian Donnelly, and performances from street dance troupe Diversity and Canadian speciality act Catwall Acrobats. 00:40 Wilderness Walks with Ray Mears. 01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 Tonight. 04:25 ITV Nightscreen. Channel 4 06:35 Countdown. 07:20 King of Queens. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Frasier. 11:00 Daily Brunch. 12:00 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals. 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 Come Dine with Me. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Fifteen to One. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 20:55 Stand Up To Cancer. 21:00 Location, Location, Location. 22:00 Educating the East End. 23:00 Scrotal Recall. 23:30 8 Out of 10 Cats. 00:20 Ramsay’s Costa Del Nightmares. 01:20 The Sex Clinic. 02:15 One Born Every Minute USA. 03:10 Curing Cancer. 04:05 Unreported World. 04:30 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:25 Deal or No Deal. Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:25 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:15 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. 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News

Lunchtime. 13:15 Police Interceptors. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film - A Trick of the Mind (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The Gadget Show. 21:00 Benefits, Babies and Jail. 22:00 No Foreigners Here - 100% British. 23:00 Hey Big Spenders. 00:00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Police Interceptors. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Thursday, Thursday, 16th October, October, 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 Journey into Space, Operation Luna, Episode 3 of 13 15:00 Oliver Twist, Dark Secrets, Episode 4 of 6 16:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, The Navy Lark. The Comfort Fund 20:00 Drama at 8, Stevenson in Love, MBy Mike Harris, Ep 1 of 2 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 Book at Bedtime, The Bugatti Queen, Ep 4 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights, 00:00 Exite Overnight.

Thursday 16thOctober, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is joined by Rob Grant, TV comedy writer for Spitting Image and creator of Red Dwarf. 18.05 An Evening With... the Truro Cathedral choir live at the Segrada Corazon church in Torrevieja. 19.00 TVM (series) – The Costa’s answer to John Peel, Peter Taylor, is here his weekly eclectic mix of international music videos. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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17th october 07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Rip Off Britain. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Saints and Scroungers. 12:45 Break-in Britain - The Crackdown. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Perfection. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 Home Away From Home. 17:30 Antiques Road Trip. 18:15 Pointless. 19:00 BBC News at Six. 19:30 Regional News. 20:00 The One Show. 20:30 A Question of Sport. Sue Barker is joined by rugby star Scott Quinnell, Commonwealth judo champion Euan Burton, Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic and Jazmin Sawyers, a rising star of British athletics. 21:00 EastEnders. Peter and Lauren are worried when they discover they are being followed. Ronnie and Charlie grow closer, much to Dot’s delight. Linda

finds herself growing further away from Mick as she struggles to cope with recent events. 21:30 Would I Lie to You? Rob Brydon and David Mitchell and guest team captain Greg Davies are joined by Gareth Malone OBE, Amanda Abbington, Richard Osman, and Phill Jupitus. 22:00 Have I Got News for You. With host Frank Skinner & panellists Sara Pascoe and Nick Robinson. 22:30 Not Going Out. When Lucy has her handbag stolen from right under Lee’s nose, he feels the need to prove his manliness over and over and over again. 23:00 BBC News at Ten. 23:25 BBC Regional News. 23:35 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined by Oscar-winning star Robert Duvall; Iron Man Robert Downey Jr, and writer and actor Stephen Fry. 00:20 The Secrets. During the night before their wedding, in a spirit of last-minute confessions of events from their past, Charlotte is told by her fiance Tom that

he was once accused of a shocking crime. 00:50 EastEnders Omnibus. 02:45 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:50 BBC News. BBC 2 06:05 What Makes Me, Me? 06:15 What Makes Me, Me? 06:20 What Makes Me, Me? 06:25 What Makes Me, Me. 06:45 Found. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Break-in Britain - The Crackdown. 09:20 A Taste of Britain. 10:05 £100k House: Tricks of the Trade. 11:05 Sweets Made Simple. 11:35 The Travel Show. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 A Taste of My Life. 14:30 Ready, Steady, Cook. 15:15 The Rockford Files. 16:00 Cagney and Lacey. 16:50 Who Do You Think You Are? 17:50 Great British Railway Journeys. 18:20 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. 20:00 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass. 21:00 Mastermind. 21:30 Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook. 22:00 Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes. 22:30 Gardeners’ World. 23:00 QI. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Never Mind the Buzzcocks. 00:35 Later... with Jools Holland. 01:35 Film - Archipelago (15). 03:25 Question Time. 04:25 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. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. 17:00 Tipping Point. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 Regional News. 19:30 News and Weather. 20:00 Emmerdale. Charity is not in a good way. Andy and Katie book a date for their big day. Kerry has a plan to bag some extra cash. 20:30 Coronation Street. Can Roy finally let go of Hayley? Peter tries to keep his cool. Tony and Liz are at loggerheads. 21:00 Secrets From the Air. Bettany Hughes visits the windswept cliffs of the Cornish coast and a castle at the heart of Arthurian legend. 21:30 Coronation Street. Distraught Roy faces devastation. The judge sums up at Peter’s trial. Audrey is rather taken with Luke. 22:00 Lewis. Neurosurgeon Alastair Stoke was shot in the head on the farmland he co-owned with his troubled business partner, but as Hathaway delves into the network of fear and loathing that surrounds the surgeon, the case begins to career out of control. With the prime suspect murdered by a weapon supposedly in the police’s possession, Hathaway’s theory has fallen apart. It might take Lewis’s insight to close the case. 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. 23:40 The Job Lot. Under pressure to hit targets, Karl and George are on an ill-fated stakeout, while Natalie resorts to teaching Bryony some dubious new skills. 00:10 Film - Couples Retreat (15). Comedy about four couples who inadvertently end up on an intense therapy programme after booking a trip to the perfect tropical island resort. Starring: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman. 02:15 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen. Channel 4 06:20 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. 06:35 Countdown. 07:20 King of Queens. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:25 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:55 Frasier. 10:25 Frasier. 10:55 Daily Brunch. 11:50 Come Dine with Me. 12:25 Come Dine with Me. 12:55 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:00 Come

Dine with Me. 13:30 Come Dine with Me. 14:00 Come Dine with Me. 14:30 Channel 4 Racing. 17:30 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals. 18:00 Four in a Bed. 18:30 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Stand Up To Cancer. 20:30 Taylor Swift and Jamie Oliver: For SU2C. 21:00 Andy Murray in Andy Murray: The Movie: For SU2C. 22:00 Gogglebox. 23:00 Derren Brown and Martin Freeman for Su2c. 00:00 Will Ferrell for SU2C. 01:00 Stand Up to Cancer After Hours. 03:00 Boss. 04:00 Very Important People. 04:25 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 05:20 Win it Cook it. 05:45 Deal or No Deal. Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 Bananas in Pyjamas. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:25 Fireman Sam. 07:35 The Wotwots! 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 08:15 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. 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Builders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Hey Big Spenders. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 Film Deadliest Sea. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 World War II in Colour. 21:00 Titanic: 3 Hours That Shook the World. 23:00 Body of Proof. 23:55 NCIS: Los Angeles. 00:55 Access. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Jill Dando: Britain’s Worst Crimes. 05:00 Wildlife SOS. 05:20 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

Friday 17th October, October, 2014 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes 14:00 Journey into Space, Operation Luna, Episode 4 of 13 15:00 Oliver Twist, Episode 5 of 6 16:00 Rewind the Radio with Steven Hambley, 17:00 The PBT Show, 19:00 Comedy at 7, Hancock, The income tax demand 20:00 Drama at 8, The Amateur Emigrant by Mike Harris 21:00 Wind Down, 22:00 A Book at Bedtime, The Bugatti Queen, Episode 5 of 5 23:00 Classical Nights followed by Exite Overnight.

Friday 17th October, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Grammy Award winning musician Robert Palmer is with Simon. 18.05 FAQ - Although it’s pretty safe living on the Costas it’s always worth considering home security. 18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon talks is with two more locals with interesting stories – Neal Youngs & Liane Carter. 19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – a wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety 2013 Show. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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header;footer;07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 James Martin: Home Comforts. 13:00 BBC News. 13:10 Football Focus. 13:50 Saturday Sportsday. 14:00 Bargain Hunt. 15:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 17:00 Final Score. 18:20 BBC News. 18:30 BBC Regional News. 18:40 Pointless. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a special celebrity radio edition of the quiz that rewards the answers that no-one else could think of. Featuring Dame Jenni Murray and Tim Bentinck, Liz Kershaw and David ‘Kid’ Jensen, Ken Bruce and Trevor Nelson and Huw Stephens and Sarah-Jane Crawford. 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another evening of sequins and sparkles as the 13 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle. So far in the series there have been plenty of surprises and even some shocks but, as the competition intensifies, who will wow the judges and win the viewers’ hearts? Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges’ scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded Dance Off in Sunday night’s results show. 21:25 Doctor Who. Separated from the Doctor, Clara discovers a new menace from another dimension. But how do you hide when even the walls are no protection? With people to save and the Doctor trapped, Clara goes against an enemy that exists beyond human perception. 22:10 Casualty. The Index Case. A man dies from a mysterious injury, leaving Connie wondering whether she missed something, and Cal and Ethan discover a rare virus that connects two patients. 23:00 The National Lottery Live. The National Lottery Live hosted by Gaby Roslin, including the Lotto and Thunderball draws. 23:10 BBC News. 23:30 Match of the Day. Gabby Logan introduces highlights from the day’s seven matches as the Premier League returns following the international break. Reigning champions Manchester City host Tottenham in the lunchtime kick-off at the Etihad Stadium. There’s a London derby at Selhurst Park, where Crystal Palace entertain Chelsea in a match which proved crucial to both team’s fortunes last season. Elsewhere, Arsenal host Hull, Burnley are at home to West Ham, Aston Villa travel to Goodison Park to take on Everton, Newcastle face Leicester and

Southampton play Sunderland at St Mary’s Stadium. 00:55 The Football League Show. Highlights and analysis from the Football League, presented by Manish Bhasin. 02:15 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:20 BBC News. BBC 2 07:00 This is BBC Two. 07:35 Film - The Magic Box (U). 09:20 Film - The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (U). 10:50 The Trials of Life. 11:40 The Trials of Life. 12:30 Map Man. 13:00 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes. 14:00 Film - Rock Around the Clock (U). 15:15 Film - Guys and Dolls (U). 17:40 Flog It. 18:30 £100k House: Tricks of the Trade. 19:30 Gardeners’ World. 20:00 Restoring England’s Heritage. 20:30 Penguins - Spy in the Huddle. 21:30 Dad’s Army. 22:00 Schama on Rembrandt: Masterpieces of the Late Years. 23:00 The Culture Show. 23:30 QI XL. 00:15 Film - The Way. 02:20 TOTP 2. 03:15 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Fort Boyard. 07:25 Pat and Stan. 07:35 Pat and Stan. 07:40 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 07:50 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 08:05 Canimals. 08:10 Canimals. 08:20 Signed Stories: Share a Story. 08:25 Sooty. 08:40 Mr. Bean. 08:50 The Matt Hatter Chronicles. 09:20 Horrid Henry. 09:30 The Munch Box. 10:25 The Hungry Sailors. 11:20 Murder, She Wrote. 12:20 ITV News and Weather. 12:30 Storage Hoarders. 13:30 May the Best House Win. 14:30 Columbo. 16:35 Film - The Lost World (PG). 19:05 ITV Regional News. 19:15 ITV News and Weather. 19:30 You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill introduces more funny home videos filmed by viewers, whilst taking a sledgehammer to celebrity culture. In today’s episode, Mick Jagger’s son attempts to backflip off his dad’s lower lip, Caroline Flack goes up in flames at a fracking party and a pair of George Michael’s underpants cause a car accident, while at the zoo - a little girl falls into a stingray tank. 20:00 The Chase: Celebrity Special. Bradley Walsh hosts another celebrity edition of the hit quiz show in which four famous faces take on the Chaser, one of Britain’s finest quiz brains, in a bid to win thousands of pounds for charity. Contestants this time round are singer Claire Richards, presenter Rowland Rivron, England rugby star James Haskell and Blue’s Antony Costa. 21:00 The X Factor. Dermot O’Leary hosts as the remaining acts perform live in the X Factor studio, all

hoping to win the public vote and survive in the competition for another week. Can they prove to the judging panel - and the nation - that they have the talent and charisma to reach the live final this December? Louis’s groups, Cheryl’s girls, Mel B’s boys and Simon’s over-25s will need to work hard to be in with a chance. The theme for this week’s show is the 1980s. 23:20 The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross returns for a brand new series featuring some of the biggest names from film, TV, sport, comedy and music. His guests today are the legendary Sir David Attenborough, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini in her first interview since getting married, fellow X Factor judge Mel B, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin star Steve Carell, whose latest role in drama Foxcatcher has him tipped for an Oscar nomination. Live music comes from chart-topping singer Paolo Nutini. 00:25 ITV News and Weather. 00:40 Film - The Hitcher (15). Horror remake about a young couple who become embroiled in a bloody battle of wits with the psychotic hitchhiker whom they stop to pick up on their way home for spring break. The hitcher is a brutal serial killer who decides to set up the young driver as the fall guy for a string of horrific murders as part of a macabre game of cat and mouse. Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough, Kyle Davis, Skip O’Brien. 02:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen. Channel 4 06:45 How I Met Your Mother. 07:10 Transworld Sport. 08:00 Hever Castle Triathlon. 08:55 The Morning Line. 10:00 Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose. 11:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:30 Frasier. 12:00 Frasier. 12:30 The Big Bang Theory. 12:55 The Big Bang Theory. 13:25 The Simpsons. 13:55 Gadget Man. 14:30 Channel 4 Racing. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:35 Come Dine with Me. 19:00 Come Dine with Me. 19:30 Come Dine with Me. 20:00 Come Dine with Me. 20:30 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Grand Designs. 22:00 Film - Fast Five. 00:35 Rude Tube. 01:40 Film - Silent Hill (15). 03:45 Hollyoaks Omnibus. 05:50 NFL. Channel 5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 Peppa Pig. 07:05 Roary the Racing Car. 07:15 Angelina Ballerina. 07:30 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. 07:35 Seaside Antics. 07:40 The Mr. Men Show. 07:50 Chloe’s Closet. 08:05 Olly the Little White Van. 08:10

Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:40 Paw Patrol. 08:50 Mio Mao. 09:00 Little Princess. 09:10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:30 Wanda and the Alien. 09:45 Rupert Bear. 10:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:15 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 11:35 World’s Most Pampered Pets. 12:30 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 13:30 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take it Away. 14:30 Film - They Were Expendable (PG). 17:10 Film - Mosquito Squadron (U). 18:55 Film Ambush Bay (U). 20:55 World War II in Colour. 21:55 5 News Weekend. 22:00 Film - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. 01:25 Gotham. 02:25 Super Casino. 04:10 The Gadget Show. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 Make it Big.

Saturday 18th October, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Grammy Award winning musician Robert Palmer an also known for his ‘raunchy’ music promos, is with Simon. 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Although it’s pretty safe living on the Costas it’s always worth considering home security. 18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon talks is with two more locals with interesting stories – Neal Youngs & Liane Carter. 19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – a wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety 2013 Show. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Saturday 18th October 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 Comedy Greats, The Sixties. Barry Cryer plunders the BBC archives. Episode 1 of 2 17:00 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.

19th october

07:00 Breakfast. 08:30 Match of the Day. 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show. 11:00 Sunday Morning Live. 12:00 Sunday Politics. 13:15 MOTD2 Extra. 14:00 BBC News. 14:15 Bargain Hunt. 15:15 Escape to the Country. 16:00 Talk to the Animals. 17:00 Points of View. 17:15 Lifeline. 17:25 Songs of Praise. Behind the Big Sing. David Grant visits the Royal Albert Hall as preparations are underway for the Big Sing. He meets seasoned Big Sing stars as well as those making their debut, goes behind the scenes with the presenters and revisits some of the very best performances from Big Sings past. 18:00 Pointless. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a special celebrity theatre edition of the quiz that rewards the answers that no-one else could think of. Featuring David Bradley and Simon Williams, Les Dennis and Warwick Davis, Bill Kenwright and Jenny Seagrove and Clive Mantle and Connie Fisher. 18:50 BBC News. 19:10 BBC Regional News. 19:20 Countryfile. Autumn Special. In this seasonal special the team look at how autumn marks a time of transformation for the wildlife, landscape and communities of the countryside. Matt Baker heads to Wytham Woods in Oxfordshire to take part in a citizen science project aiming to identify the first signs of autumn. Ellie Harrison takes to the land as she tries her hand at the Mendip Ploughing Match and takes renowned chef Raymond Blanc back to where his culinary journey first began 55 years ago - foraging in the forests. 20:20 Strictly Come Dancing. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present a results show full of dance drama. The judges’ scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other before 13 couples become 12. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett perform and the professional dancers sparkle in a spectacular routine. 21:00 Antiques Roadshow. The Antiques Roadshow visits Chenies Manor near Amersham in Buckinghamshire. The team are spoilt for choice on a glorious summer’s day as they admire a chair designed by a family better known for luxury cars and a painting by one of Britain’s first modern artists - still life with pint of beer! 22:00 Our Girl. As she returns home from Afghanistan, Molly struggles to pick up the pieces after the devastating attack upon Captain James and Smurf. What will the future look like now?

23:00 BBC News. 23:20 BBC Regional News. 23:30 Match of the Day 2. Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day’s two Premier League fixtures and looks back at all the action from Saturday’s matches. 00:30 The Apprentice. Ten Years of Selling. 01:30 The Apprentice. Wearable Technology. 02:30 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:35 BBC News. BBC 2 07:00 Great British Garden Revival. 08:00 Countryfile. 09:00 Gardeners’ World. 09:30 The Beechgrove Garden. 10:00 The Football League Show. 11:20 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 12:50 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass. 13:50 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass. 14:50 Lorraine Pascale: How to be a Better Cook. 15:20 Film - Seven Years in Tibet (PG). 17:30 Coast. 18:00 Flog It. 19:00 Inside the Animal Mind. 20:00 Human Universe. 21:00 Wonders of the Monsoon. 22:00 Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve. 23:00 Film - Cast Away. 01:15 Film - Good Hair. 02:45 Countryfile. 03:45 Holby City. 04:45 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 Fort Boyard. 07:25 Pat and Stan. 07:35 Pat and Stan. 07:40 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 07:50 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures. 08:05 Canimals. 08:10 Canimals. 08:20 Signed Stories: Share a Story. 08:25 Sooty. 08:40 Mr. Bean. 08:50 Ultimate Spider-Man. 09:20 Horrid Henry. 09:30 Big Time Rush. 10:00 The Aquabats! Super Show. 10:25 Dickinson’s Real Deal. 11:25 Murder, She Wrote. 12:25ITV News and Weather. 12:35 Film - Carry on Up the Jungle (PG). 14:25 All Star Family Fortunes. 15:10 The X Factor. 17:30 Downton Abbey. 18:30 Tipping Point. 19:30 ITV Regional News. 19:45 ITV News and Weather. 20:00 Sunday Night at the Palladium. Rob Brydon hosts the last in the current series of the revived entertainment show. Tonight’s guests include superstar singer Neil Diamond, Paloma Faith, chart-topping band Texas, comedy from the award-winning Milton Jones, Daniel Sloss - a young stand-up currently taking the US by storm. 21:00 The X Factor Results Show. Dermot O’Leary hosts as the singing competition’s second elimination is announced. The tension will become almost unbearable for the remaining acts as they learn their fate. Who will be going home tonight? 22:00 Downton Abbey. Simon Bricker returns to Downton to discuss the painting with Cora, but this time has his flirting gone too far? Branson makes a dif-

ficult decision about Sarah Bunting and Rose encounters a handsome stranger. Determined to stop Isobel making the wrong decision about Lord Merton, Violet enlists the help of Doctor Clarkson. Meanwhile in London, Charles Blake surprises Mary with a cunning plan to help her get exactly what she wants. Downstairs, Mrs Patmore seeks Carson’s advice on a financial matter and Inspector Vyner returns with some ominous words of warning for Anna. 23:05 ITV News and Weather. 23:25 Perspectives. Paul O’grady: Gypsy Rose Lee The Queen of Burlesque (Part 5). Paul O’Grady reveals the effect that a legendary striptease artist had on him as he explores the life of the queen of American burlesque, Gypsy Rose Lee. 00:25 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories. Donny Osmond (Part 5). Piers Morgan joins Donny Osmond in Chicago for a special Life Stories interview. Donny, whose career spans five decades, describes how being one of the world’s ultimate teen idols was a double-edged sword and how his solo career came at a heavy cost to his brothers. He reveals his battle to overcome debilitating on-stage panic attacks and tells Piers how it feels to still be a heartthrob now that he is a grandfather. 01:20 The Store. 03:35 Motorsport UK. 04:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 05:15 ITV Nightscreen. Channel 4 06:45 NFL. 07:10 NFL. 08:00 Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon. 08:55 Celeb Gogglebox and More: The Best Bits of SU2C. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 14:30 Deal or No Deal. 15:30 Fifteen to One. 16:30 The Big Bang Theory. 16:55 The Big Bang Theory. 17:25 The Big Bang Theory. 17:50 Film - Journey to the Center of the Earth (PG). 19:35 Channel 4 News. 20:05 Posh Pawn. 21:00 Secret History. 22:00 Homeland. 23:05 Film - The Adjustment Bureau. 01:15 How to be a Billionaire. 02:10 NFL. 05:45 Mobil 1. 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 Angelina Ballerina. 07:30 Seaside Antics. 07:35 The Mr. Men Show. 07:45 Chloe’s Closet. 08:00 Olly the Little White Van. 08:05 Bananas in Pyjamas. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:35 Paw Patrol. 08:45 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:05 The

Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:25 Wanda and the Alien. 09:40 Zack and Quack. 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:10 Jelly Jamm. 10:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 11:00 Bupa Great Birmingham Run. 13:20 Car Crime UK: Caught on Camera. 13:50 Film - Spider-Man 3. 16:25 Film Bewitched (PG). 18:20 Film - Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (U). 20:00 5 News Weekend. 20:05 Film The Forbidden Kingdom. 22:00 Film - Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (PG). 01:05 Film - Highlander (15). 03:05 Super Casino. 04:10 Benefits, Babies and Jail. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 Make it Big.

Sunday 19th October, 2014 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to Ralph McTell. 18.05 Learn The Lingo – Join the lovely Martine as she helps to improve your Spanish 18.15 Spanish Eye – On the run up to World Cancer Day we take a look back at last year’s event at Zenia Boulevard. 18.30 Viva Vitality – Looking good and feeling well on the Costa. 19.00 Let's Talk (series) – Simon chats with another two interesting characters on the Costa. 19.30 Hayes Guide – Travel experts Dave & Jess are off to the port of Mazarron and the Costa Calida. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Sunday 19th October, October, 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 - The Body in the Library, Miss Marple thriller by Agatha Christie 16:00 Comedy - Just a Minute with Nicholas Parsons 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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Boat servicing, engine oil/ filter change. General maintenance, fault finding, anti fouling, hull cleaning, accessory installation. Torrevieja to Mazarron. Licensed and registered in Spain, 20 years experience. All makes of outboard engines catered for. Competitive prices, all work guaranteed English/Spanish speaking. Call Tony on 628 166 738 (65470) FOR SALE - Fishing Boat 9.75 metres 200hp Volvo Diesel Engine. Moorings paid until 30/04/2015 in Guardamar. 9500 Euro. CALL 966 789 630 (69124)

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Mobile Homes FOR SALE - Holiday home in Spain - beautiful static caravan at Camping Florantilles - 2 beds sleeps 6. Views of lakes and mountains. Decking and outside kitchen. Fully equipped and ready to use. PRICE 27950.00 ONO CALL 634 321 449 (69123)

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FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living. Door to hallway has 2nd bedroom leading off. Good sized separate kitchen which is fully equipped and has galleria leading off. Lounge diner has patio doors with a good sized balcony. Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light. English TV, communal pool. 375 Euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (88757) 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) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa - south facing - partly furnished in El Galan. 550 Euro per calendar month plus bills. CALL 644 138 502 (69122) LA ZENIA- 3 beds 2 baths - beautiful, fully furnished, high standard semi detached house in the La Zenia Boulevard area. Air conditioned throughout, maintained to a very high standard, terraces and garden, Satellite TV, parking and access to a large community pool. Close to all amenities. Viewing highly rec-

ommended. 500 Euro per month for minimum 6 month let - CALL 692 75 53 38 (141017) PLAYA FLAMENCA/LAS CHISMOSAS. Large 3 bed 3 bath townhouse. Lounge diner with feature fireplace, guest bathroom, good sized separate kitchen, separate utility room, 3 double bedrooms, one en-suite, family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and double sink, Sat TV, south facing, tiled gardens front and back, communal pool. 500 euros pcm including bills. Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 (141037) PILAR DE LA HORADADA. 2 Bed 2 bath townhouse in quiet cul-de-sac location. South facing, homely, comfortable furnishings, English TV, communal pool, short walk to town 450 euros inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (141018) SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS 2 bed 2 bath modern apartment, consists of; hallway, lounge/ diner with patio doors onto the balcony, fully equipped, independent kitchen, spacious twin bedroom with its own small patio, family bathroom with full sized bath, master bedroom with patio doors to balcony, en-suite shower room, UK television and internet available. On the roof is a pool and well maintained communal area with panoramic and distant sea views. The centre of the village, with all its amenities, is just a few minutes walk where you will also find a variety of bars and restaurants. 425 euros pcm inclusing bills. Contracts provided 966 772 553 (141038)

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

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Los Montesinos. With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking. 89,950 Euro. Call 96 897 1860. (91779) LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment. Fully-furnished. Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor. Reduced for quick sale. 125.500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569. (90187) Beautiful Semi detached villa located in Torreta Florida, 3 bed, 2 bath,garage, large plot, lovely garden area, fully furnished and walking distance to Torrevieja city. Must view tel. 966-73-0057. (109105) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552) A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories. The property boasts 2 beds and 2 baths, lounge, kitchen and an integral garage which also acts as a great storage area. There is also a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun. Well worth viewing. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860 (101554) These frontline 1,2 and 3 Bedroom apartments start from 106,000 euros, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances.Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach.These properties are only a short walk

into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.call 968 971 860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line!!! (100861) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath semidetached villa in Blue Lagoon. Lovely furniture and well maintained. Large plot, satellite TV, internet, security grills, central heating. This property has a communal pool and is just a short walk to local schools, bars, and restaurants. To view, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102363) This 2 bed, 2 bath South-East facing bungalow comes with private driveway and side garden. It has a front patio area and a private solarium. It has marble floors throughout, a fireplace, air-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)

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Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath top floor apartment, sea views of the beautiful La Zenia Beach, 280 mt2 property, 30 mt2 Terrace, private solarium upstairs (as big as the property), lovely commu. pool with artificial grass, great opportunity for investment or permanent living. A few meters from the beach and all amenities. Price: 298.700 Euros. Call 96673-00-57. (139984) Torrevieja, apartment in the centre, Calle Caballero de Rodas, 2 bed, 1 bath, short walking distance to the beach and all the services. Built in 1998, 69m2 Price: 60.000 euro. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (139972) Beautiful ground floor apartment in Playa Flamenca, 2 bed 2 bath in a gated community. Tropical gardens and lovely swimming pool area, tennis court, basket court & children play area. Air cond. in all rooms, 127 m2 terrace, interrior m2: 87m2. Fully furnished. Price: 125.000 Euros. To view please call: 96-673-0057. (139970) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition. Furnished . A/Con. Sat TV. Very large corner plot with beautiful established gardens. Includes a hot tub. One of the nicest apartments in the area. Call 96 897 1860. (101132) Two bed, one bath South-facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel 966 73 0057 (101156) Two bed, one bath first floor apartment in La Zenia. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking, 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 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. 85000 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

Monday, 13th October, 2014 467 (100884) 2 bed, 1 bath South-facing apartment. Overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony. Fully furnished with A/Con and sat TV. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig. Walking distance to the beach. 99,750 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (101123) Beautiful ground floor apartment. Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.EUR 209,750 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on

634 043 697 (96294) Brand new, 2 Bed, 2 bath walking distance to the new La Zenia Boulevard. Beautiful green areas within the urbanization, children play area, infinity comm.pool, jacuzzy (heated water in the winter months). Ideal investment home. For viewing contact: 96673-00-57. (109130) Large apartment in Punta Prima, sea views, 3 bed, 2 bath, large terrace, air cond. quiet area, low comm. fees, well mantained, fully furnished, good investment, please contact: 96673-00-57. (109514) Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Rocio del Mar at Punta Prima, sea views, south facing, fantastic comm. pool in a green area, walking distance to restaurants and all amenities. Contact: 96673-00-57. (109515) Beautiful property; 2 bed plus conservatory, 2 bath, in a gated urbanization with lovely green areas and 2 comm. pools, air cond. Large solarium, 80 mt2 corner plot. Very well mantained, 3 min. from Habaneras shopping centre. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. (109523) Semi-Detacthed property in La Torreta Florida, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 400 m2 plot , large terrace, lake views from the large solarium, sunny all year round, garage (possible 3rd bedroom), central heating, fully furnished. For viewing please contact: 96-67300-57. (109518) Detached property close to Torrevieja and Habaneras shopping centre, 3 bed, 2 bath, beautiful garden, 1.000 mt2 plot, quite area, garage, lovely swimmingpool. Contact for viewing: 96673-00-57. (109519) LOS ALTOS - 3 bed 2 bath, large,

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Last month I spent some time working at The Leader as part of a work experience option for the last year of my Media degree at Kingston University. When I landed at Murcia airport I had no idea what to expect, I had never worked for a newspaper before and had no idea when picking up a daily or weekly newspaper of all the work that goes in to it. That's one thing you never think about when reading a newspaper until you experience it first hand. My first days were spent learning about how things work at The Leader. I was shown things such as how to design pages, how to send pages to the printers, what a page in a newspaper should look like and I was told about what was done each day to ensure the paper was ready for release on a Monday. After learning the ropes I was fully treated as a Leader employee with my own responsibilities such as doing my own research, writing articles, designing pages and attending client meetings. My favourite part was getting the chance to interview people in the area. I first got to interview local favourite, entertainer Stevie Spitt. I had never interviewed anyone before and although I was nervous at first it felt almost natural to me as soon as I started asking questions. It was great to then use my research to write my own article and actually see it printer in a newspaper. What amazed me even more

was when I sat in on an interview with Raquel Pena after seeing her amazing flamenco dancers and then my article featured front page! I never thought I would see the day. My time at The Leader has taught me so much. The amount of work that goes into ensuring each newspaper is ready to be sent to the printer amazed me, even down to getting those last minute news stories in that happen before sending them off to print. What impressed me the most was how organised everyone down at The Leader is though so much so that they make all that hard work look easy. The great thing about working for a local newspaper is you get a real insight into absolutely everything that goes into producing a paper. From the design, to the writing of most articles, to the distribution, The Leader do it all themselves. Had I had experience at a national paper I feel as though the experience would have been nowhere near as enriching for me as I'm sure that they had different people for each of their jobs. I would like to thank everyone at The Leader so much for giving me the opportunity of this work experience. I have learned so much to go back to university with and have so many stories to share (and I am sure many students will be very jealous of a job where after you've finished a day at the office you can go and lay down by the pool) and I also have a new appreciation for my local newspaper.

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RELEASE HELPS RAISE FUNDS FOR CAMPOVERDE CHURCH By Maggie Dew “Release” are a multi-talented female duo made up of Rebecca Holt and Elise Macgregor, who have delighted audiences on the Costa Blanca with their breathless mix of singing, dancing Elise and Rebecca and performing. are ‘Release’. The people of Campoverde now have the chance to hear them for themselves at a special charity concert organized by Campoverde Church and supported by the Rusty Nail and other local businesses. The money raised from the show will be used to buy a baptismal font for the church. Up until now the church has had to borrow a font from other churches when people want their children baptized. The church felt it was time that the people of Campoverde had their own font and the idea for the show was born. “Release” were approached and asked if they would bring their show to Campoverde (for free) and they readily agreed as it is for such a worthwhile cause. Having looked for a suitable venue for the concert the church approached Jimmy at the Rusty Nail who said he would be delighted to host the show (also for free) as he fully supports the work of the church. The show will be on Friday October 24 commencing at 8.30 pm. Entry to the show is at no charge but donations will be gratefully received. There will also be a grand raffle where all prizes have been donated by local businesses. Once purchased the baptismal font will be inscribed with the words “Purchased With Funds Raised by the People of Campoverde” and the church will hold a special service of dedication. Further information can be obtained from Maggie on 966 76 2264 or 693 513 678 or e-mail maggieruthdew@hotmail.com. Campoverde Church is part of the Anglican Chaplaincy of St Peter and St Paul, Torrevieja.

CHARITY YOGA EVENT IN TORRE DE LA HORADADA A new Yoga Studio has just been opened in Torre de la Horadada by Amanda Dee Zapanta, originally from England, but living and teaching yoga in NYC for the past 15 years. She moved here 1 year ago and is now using her skills to create a yoga center in Torre De La Horadada, to hopefully build a community and continue with her healthy lifestyle. Amanda is contacting members of the local community, and some of the charity shops in the area, in order to collaborate in fundraising assistance for the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre (EHCRC). She hopes to do this by hosting an event related to yoga in her center where she will offer a donation based yoga class (about 5 Euros pp) as well as a live music concert by Andrew Zap and some beverages. It will all take place on Friday October 17th at 7pm so why not go along and try something different for a very worthy cause. (www.sunsalutestudio.com)

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Rojales started the second half strongly and managed to pull back the deficit to even the score until the final minutes when a couple of stray passes enabled Madrid to counterattack and finish the game with a 10-7 win. Although Rojales were disappointed to have lost it was a great team performance and a enthralling game for the spectators to watch. Members of Rojales' Council were on hand to present the winning trophy and best player award which went to Rojales' GA, Carly. Rojales Netball Club would like to thank Pam, Heather and Luke for their help during the day, and of course Rojales Ayuntamiento for their continued support. If you want to be part of this successful netball club come along on a Tuesday to the Norwegian School in Quesada from 7pm-8.30pm or contact Tracey on 679539995 for further details.

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HAPPY DAYS GOLF SOCIETY AT RIQUELME Last week the Happy Days Golf Society held a “Two Ball Better Ball Comp” at Riquelme Golf course. Although this is a long course with good greens it proved a hard day for many players as the weather was very hot. The tournament began at 11.00am with 32 players attending and some excellent golf followed. The results show Martin Lowe and Alan Winter in 1st place with 44 pts, with Ken Farrow and Chris Taite in 2nd with 43 pts. Liam and Margaret O’Brien finished 3rd with 42 pts with John MacGregor and Kenny Reddington in 4th place with 41 pts. In the “Two’s Competition” three people managed holes in two, Andy Shuttle, Willy Naughton and Jack Sheridan. In the “Nearest The Pin Competition” Dave Naylor won at hole 5, Jack Sheridan at hole 7, and Willy Naughton at hole 17. One notable hole was played by Steve Dickson at

Two teams from Madrid, one from Murcia and one from Huddersfield in the UK spent the day playing netball against Rojales on Saturday, 4 October. Rojales started the day playing some good netball beating the UK team 13-12 followed by wins against Madrid B and Murcia (in which their newest recruit Angela truimphed). Their final game was to be the tournament decider against the big guns, Madrid A. Rojales had beaten them on their previous meeting in June so Madrid were really up for revenge. Rojales' centre court of Donna, Tracy and Ronnie started well getting the ball into their shooters, Sam and Carly, who were under extreme pressure from a strong Madrid defence to convert their shots. At the other end of the court Rojales' defence of Claire and Sophie were making life very difficult for the Madrid shooters by breaking down their rhythm of play. At half time the score was 6-4 to Madrid and still all to play for.

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hole 4, which is a par 5. He was putting for an Eagle, but sadly had to accept a Birdy, but he was so close. Ironically, even had Steve got the Eagle, he still would not have got onto the leader board, so strong was the rest of the play. When the day was over, everyone retreated to their spiritual home and “19th hole” at the Marinasol Restaurant in Cabo Roig where a very welcome and filling hot and cold buffet was provided. Everyone was tired and hot and there were a few red faces, necks and arms caused by the sun; but no-one seemed to notice and the chatting and banter went on well into the early evening, rounding off a very enjoyable day for all. The Society’s next comp is on 21st October at La Torre. If you would like more info then ask the staff at the Marinasol Restaurant in Cabo Roig and they would be happy to help.

CADENA SUNRISE TENPIN BOWLING RESULTS 999’s Fowl Play Cherry B’s Pin Pushers The Bandits GG’s Pinbusters Blitz N Splitz Alley Cats GG’s Pinbusters Fowl Play Pinfall Wizards 999’s Sol Amigo’s Sausage Rollers The Bandits Cherry B’s Pin Pushers Sunrise Colegas

2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 8-0 P 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

W 10 10 9 9 7 7 5 4 4 3 2 2

Sausage Rollers Pinfall Wizards Alley Cats Blitz N Splitz Sol Amigo’s Sunrise Colegas D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 2 2 3 3 5 5 7 8 8 9 10 10

Tot 6907 6706 6969 6912 6607 6392 6738 6472 6418 6210 6768 6709

HiG/Scr HiG/Hc HiS/Scr HiS/Hc Gms 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Av 767 745 774 768 734 710 748 719 713 690 752 745

This Weeks Top Performers Ladies Gents Kath Wycherley176 Paul Kundis 203 Kath Wycherley 223 Paul Kundis 250 Kath Wycherley 453 Barry Tolson 544 Val Rowe 598 Paul Kundis 659 Hi-G 811 809 823 872 787 780 780 772 772 754 803 782

Hi-S 2332 2351 2404 2484 2247 2204 2250 2240 2184 2145 2295 2323

Pts 20 20 18 18 14 14 10 8 8 6 4 4

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Results – 09 October 2014 Division 1 Hub Hyenas Gogarty´S Bulls The Porter House Busters Bar

10-2 2-10 10-2 6-6

Junction Jackals Hub Meerkats Pint Depot Kings Que Pasa Eagles

Division 2 Ale House Pint Depot Queens Junction Jaguars Que Pasa Kestrels

3-9 5-7 8-4 3-9

Evolution Breakaways Bears Misfits (Sporting Life) Tavern Drivers

League Table – Division 1 P W The Hub Meerkats 2 2 Que Pasa Eagles 2 1 Busters Bar 2 1 The Porter House 2 1 The Hub Hyenas 1 1 Junction Jackals 2 0 Pint Depot Kings 2 0 Gogarty´S Bulls 1 0

D 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 1

F 20 14 13 14 10 7 4 2

A 4 10 11 10 2 17 20 10

Pts 4 3 3 2 2 0 0 0

League Table – Division 2 P W The Tavern 2 2 Breakaways Bears 2 2 Evolution 2 1 Junction Jaguars 2 1 Pint Depot Queens 2 1 Que Pasa Kestrels 2 1 Misfits 2 0 Ale House 2 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2

F 17 14 14 12 12 10 9 8

A 7 10 10 12 12 14 15 16

Pts 4 4 2 2 2 2 0 0

180´s: Peter Ayres (Porter House), Pat Abrams (Meerkats) Highest finish: 112 John Walker (Que Pasa Eagles) Two weeks into the season and a couple of issues have already come to the fore. Firstly, result cards contain important information which may be used for varying reasons later in the season and therefore must be returned by Tuesday following each match to either the Hub (Villamartin) or the Euronics showroom at El Galan. Alternatively they may be passed directly to Derek Kingsbury, the League´s fixture and results controller. Do not discard or believe they are of no importance. Secondly, the top of the range dart boards supplied free issue at the start of the season are to be used only for Thursday night Euronics darts, which will include league fixtures and some competitions appertaining to the league. They are not to be used for any other reason or left up for practice. By complying with this simple reasoning every team will play on the same quality equipment, with a board still in good condition at the end of the season, having been used for 11 home games and competitions where applicable. Teams failing to comply will be asked to replace their board with a new one at their cost. On now to some interesting results. The Porters recovered from last week´s loss to impose successive losses on the Pint Depot Kings. The away side got off to a reasonable start via Eddie Fozzard taking out the remaining 58 points of 701 in the first triples, using S18,S20,D10. Peter Ayres levelled on D1, with the third triple remaining. Captain Ray Sanderson put out a decent three, himself, Ayres and Sid Cross to face Gary Minor, last week´s man of the match, Dave Wright and Rob Hogorn. In a tit for tat leg Ayres made it 2-1 for the Porters on D5. Stalwart Ayres figured yet again in the opening doubles partnering Yvonne Rouffignac to finish the third leg of the evening on his favoured D1. Believe it or not, it was the fifth leg of the night before a ton was recorded, courtesy of Ray Hayes, who mysteriously wasn’t a registered player for the Porters until 24 hours prior to the league

commencing, despite being part of the Porter´s furniture. Are they trying to tell you something Ray? Two tons in reply from Martin Bynorth 119 and Minor, wasn’t enough however to deter Hayes partner Brian Nash from taking out D10. A ton from Sanderson in the last leg before half time was insufficient as Frankie Wieczorek, recorded a ton of his own and then D2 for 4-2 at the break. A further ton from Frankie, this time a 125 was matched by Hayes who also managed D8 and D10 for the first single. Cross repeated the score line in the second against Fozzard using D10 and D1, plus a 140 and 100 for the draw and at least one point. Matt Cummins opened with a ton in the next plus D4 against Rouffignac and looked comfortable for 2-0 after hitting a further ton. The popular Porter had other ideas taking out D10 to level and then banging in two more tons, despite a 140 from Cummins. The double 16 beckoned for Rouffignac who couldn’t do anything but oblige second arrow for the match. A fine effort followed from Ayres in his match versus Bynorth. Scores of 100,140 and a maximum were just too much for the visitor as the sometimes comedian but genuine good guy planted D10 and D18 for an excellent victory. Dave Wright showed why he was sorely missed last week by recording a couple of tons and D12 in his match with the home captain, who responded well with a 100,125,D4 and a nice 93 out (T19,D18) for 2-1. Minor´s 3x100 and a leg were not enough as Nash outscored the visitor with 3x100,123,D16 and a fine D14 for 10-2. Another 22 ton haul for current champions Meerkats proved too much for the amiable Bulls from Gogarty´s. A lone ton from Bliss Wright after the triples was all Steve Woods side could muster as the visitors took the first 3, through Pat Abrams 2x100,D2 and D13, Paul Durrant contributing D5. Last year´s singles champion Abrams continued where he left off, this time pairing with Danos Bobinas, scoring 100,180 and D4 for 0-4. Despite this powerful scoring opponents Gail Todd and Brian Newton 101 needed only 70 of the 601 points. Alex Nikolov made it 0-5 on D2, leaving Cynthia Jevons to take the first leg for the Bulls on D7 at the break, where upon the directive of a 15 minute break was totally ignored as extra time was required to devour the sausage rolls, beans, fries and sandwiches, excellent stuff! Kevin Prockter kicked off the second half against Abrams with D4 for the first leg ignoring his opponent´s 132. Abrams levelled with 2x100 and D16. Scoring pretty well level in the decider, it was the Kat coming out on top with D15. Nikolov edged out the host captain, how I don’t know after what he ate! 2x100,D2 and D5 was enough to out-do opponent Woods. Newton acquitted himself well versus Lee Maiden taking out the middle leg of 3 with a ton and D16. In the third single however, it was Maiden back in his stride after last season´s success, with 100 and a 75 out (T17,D12) in the first and 140,D4 for the match. An earlier 140 gave the Kat a nice tally of 2x140, 2x100 and a 75 out for the evening. A 124 and a 95 didn’t prove enough for the aptly named Bliss in her tussle with Durrant. It was closer than the 0-2 score line suggests as the visitor completed his 501´s on D16 and D10. Kat Kingsbury gave a real captain´s performance in the penultimate match against Richard Pattison, a 138,140 but disappointing D1 was levelled by the Bull on D10. Pattison opened with a ton in the third, but committee stalwart Kingsbury dug deep and found 125 and then D2 for a fine win. Alan Ostrowski figured last for the Kats and promptly took the first on D9. To rapturous applause the game was levelled by opponent Jevons on D7. With the throw in the third the Bull edged in front to take the third and deserved 12th leg. The Hyenas opened this year´s account with a nice victory over the Jackals, after last week´s void match against Gogarty´s, yet to be played. Captain Simon Williams had a strong squad at his disposal, reflected by the half time 5-1 score line. Williams himself wrapped up the match and both points defeating Phil de Lacy 2-1. Newcomer Nick Spicer was clearly man of the match with 9 tons and 4 game shots. The final Division 1 match was a real ding dong affair as you can imagine with last term´s second and fourth placed teams Eagles and Busters respectively. John Walker carried on from where he left off last week with 4x100,2x135,1x140 and an excellent 112 game shot. He was assisted by Jim Storey 2x100,1x140 with Den Hall, Kevin Wood and Joe Cuyt scoring tons. This was countered by Mark Filer´s

Lisa and Karl Mallinson from Liverpool who run the Ale House

3x100,1x128, Peter O´Rourke 3x100, Paul Dowington´s 4x100, 125 with tons from Will Drummond and Ray Harvey. Great match! Junction Jaguars got their first points of the season in a fine win over Misfits from Sporting Life. New signing Pat Schofield got off to a flyer with two tons in the triples but Jaguar Jo Brown took the leg. Leah Chesworth made it 2-0 followed by Lucy Maiden scoring 81,119 before Simone de Lacy pulled one back on D20. High scoring Sharon Bugg levelled on D7, setting up Lisa Ivill to take the lead from Jaguars on D4. Wendy Hayward D5 gave the hosts a comfortable half time lead at 4-2. Hayward did her best to unsettle George Caine with some tasty scoring but the Misfit ignored her efforts and took out D20. De Lacy, last term´s Ladies Merit Table topper put in a decent performance against Chesworth, despatching 140,60,85 and D16. Bugg ensured the point for the Junction with a ton and double to boot. Schofield made it both points for the Jaguars despite some excellent scoring from Brown, 80,128. Hilda Wilkinson found D16 against professional dancer Zoe James leaving Tracy Simpson to face Karl Cooper in the 12th. 70,140,85 was enough for the Jaguar to reach the double, but continued missed darts let in hulk Cooper 83,100 and the remaining double for 8-4. The Tavern Drivers made it maximum points from two matches, taking out the Kestrels at Que Pasa. John Dursley ensured the draw and a point on D7 followed by Ian Brown hitting D12 gaining both points for the Tavern. Justin Hepburn top scored for the visitors on 133. At 2 apiece it looked to be a close score Gilly Kirby and Chris Miles gaining the doubles for Que Pasa; Rick Cox and Stu Mitchell replying for the Tavern. The visitors then won two doubles and the first 4 singles, 6 on the bounce, for the match. For the second week running Mitchell was nominated man of the match. At the Pint Depot the Queens went one up to Breakaways via Marie Dunne, S17,S12,D6 which was soon wiped out by Mike Smith D2 who then repeated his efforts in the third leg for 1-2. By a quirk of the draw, Smith was again on aided by Ivan Jones 100. Smith was in top double form, hitting his third of the night on D6. Cheryl Sleath reversed the trend on D6. Newly appointed Royal Sharon Topham hit T17,T17, expecting a maxi on the 17s, but somehow found the wall, allowing Mike Snow in on D8 for 2-4. Rachel Broadhead spent all her time at the Palace during the summer practising her doubles and it showed as her first dart found D12 for 3-4. Jones should have lost to Vi Turner who couldn’t manage a double leaving her opponent to take the leg 3-5. Her most Royalness Queen Debbie Wright added another for the Depot, albeit on D1 after a top score of 124, (T18,bull,S20) what on earth was she going for? Smith ensured the draw and point on D17 his fourth of the night. Snow gained the win and points for the Bears, Lorraine Cox busting on more than one occasion. Consistent scoring from Sarah Simpson including a ton should have taken the last leg, but it was Dunne taking the honours on D7 for a 57 result that on another occasion could have gone the other way. Paul Durrant League Chairman

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HAPPY DAYS GOLF SOCIETY

By Ron Sheldon Week 5, October 6th and we have yet another two 7-2 results, the first at El Cortijo Nacho where Ron’s Voles entertained my Ventura Falcons and submerged us with hard luck and smiling thank you’s having Ron & Val with 3 wins while for us it was Barry & Jill’s turn for a zero score. The 2nd 7-2 result was for Dorothy’s Izzys Magpies taking them to the league top spot against Les’s Mr Smiths Jays who unfortunately could only muster 2 pairs which is a disadvantage to start and forfeit 3 games. Peter’s Galleon moved up to 2nd place with a good win over Mike’s Izzys Peacocks who were looking for their 1st win. For the Galleon Peter & Alan had 3 wins while for the Peacocks all 3 pairs could only manage 1 win each. Brian’s E&I Jaguars also reached 8 points in a close game with 2 pairs winning 2 games each while for Jim’s Siesta Sharks Peter & Dennis stumbled even to reach zero. At Catorce John’s team had a fine win against Keith’s E&I Merlins whose 3 pairs gained 1 game each while 2 pairs for Catorce maximised with 3 games each. In the Casa Ventura, Richard’s Ospreys slipped up against Brian’s rejuvenated Galea “B” team who had 2 pairs with 2 wins each while for the Ospreys, Phil and Sue D topped out with their 3 wins. Ayliff’s Galea “A” stuttered this week in a close match against Steve’s Steakhouse who had 2 pairs gaining 2 wins while Alan and Peter excelled for Galea with their 3 wins. Alan’s Mr Smiths Robins dipped out in some epic clashes for their 3 wins against Mick’s visitors from Lo Crispin whose 3 pairs scored 2 wins each while Joe and Nigel for the Robins slid down the snakes with a zero.

By Eric Lucas Another good turn out on Thursday at Saurines, over 30 players including guests. Also welcome to one new member.First thanks to Gogarty's for opening up early to accommodate some hungry golfers who were teeing off at 8-45. The hot weather was still with us, which reflected in the scores. Hot tired golfers. Saurines was in good condition considering the heavy rain recently. Some areas of the fairways were still recovering. Stuart Whyte was again in good form playing off 1 coming in with 36 Pt's but that did not win the day Tony Halliwell won the day with 38pts. We played full handicap stableford,4 N/t/p's, and the usual twos pot . Results were pins. No 6 Nick Brooks, No 10 Ray Pryce, No 14 John McKay, No 18 Jack Todd. Three shared the two's pot. Nick Brooks, Jim Fegan, Tom Finn.Winner on the day was Tony Halliwell with a score of 38 pt's . Best Lady was Marie Fegan with 32pts. Bobby G won the raffle. Thanks to James who sponsored the raffle, also thanks to his staff at Gogarty's for their great hospitality. All future games and dates are now updated on the website,you should have had an e mail with the details. Just to remind you all if you are planning to go away to Benidorm with us April Next year Ernie Wilson will be Gogarty's Thursdays after our games to collect deposit money for the Trip, there is a notice on the web site with some important information re this trip please read, it's in your interest if you are going. The annual Poppy Day Appeal is on Tuesday 11th November, at Mar Menor first tee 11-00 against Happy Days GS. First 20 players for this event please notify me or Mo if you want to play. All meeting times are 1 and 1/2 hours before tee time at Gogarty's. Guest's are invited to all our games, clubs can be hired. All information on the notice board outside Gogarty's. Contact numbers Eric 667 196 178, Maurice 690268711

On Tuesday 7th October the Happy Days Golf Society held a “Two Ball Better Ball Competition” at the Requelme Golf course. Although this is a long course with good greens it proved a hard day for many players as the weather was very hot with just a slight cooling breeze. The tournament began at 11.00am with 32 players attending and some excellent golf followed. The results show Martin Lowe and Alan Winter in 1st place with 44 pts, with Ken Farrow and Chris Taite in 2nd with 43 pts. Liam and Margaret O’Brien finished 3rd with 42 pts with John MacGregor and Kenny Reddington in 4th place with 41 pts. In the “Two’s Competition” three people managed holes in two, Andy Shuttle, Willy Naughton and Jack Sheridan. In the “Nearest The Pin Competition” Dave Naylor won at hole 5, Jack Sheridan at hole 7, and Willy Naughton at hole 17. One notable hole was played by Steve Dickson at hole 4, which is a par 5. He was putting for an Eagle, but sadly had to accept a Birdy, but he was so close. Ironically, even had Steve got the Eagle, he still would not have got onto the leader board, so strong was the rest of the play. When the day was over, everyone retreated to their spiritual home and “19th hole” at the Marinasol Restaurant in Cabo Roig where a very welcome and filling hot and cold buffet was provided. Everyone was tired and hot and there were a few red faces, necks and arms caused by the sun; but no-one seemed to notice and the chatting and banter went on well into the early evening, rounding off a very enjoyable day for all. The Happy Days Golf Society’s next competition is on 21st October at La Torre Golf course. If you would like to join Happy Days, or just want to know more, then ask the staff at the Marinasol Restaurant in Cabo Roig and they would be happy to help.

Results and League Table after Monday 6th October 2014 The Galleon 6-3 Izzys Bar Peacocks Catorce 6-3 Ebony & Ivory Merlins Casa Ventura Ospreys 4-5 Bar Meson Galea "B" Izzys Bar Magpies 7-2 Mr Smiths Jays Ebony & Ivory Jaguars 5-4 La Siesta Sharks Bar Meson Galea "A" 4-5 Rojales Steakhouse Mr Smiths Robins 3-6 Lo Crispin Tavern El Cortijo Nacho Voles 7-2 Casa Ventura Falcons

Izzys Bar Magpies The Galleon Ebony & Ivory Jaguars Bar Meson Galea "A" El Cortijo de Nacho Voles Catorce Casa Ventura Falcons Ebony & Ivory Merlins Bar Meson Galea "B" Rojales Steakhouse Lo Crispin Tavern Casa Ventura Ospreys La Siesta Sharks Mr Smiths Robins Izzys Bar Peacocks Mr Smiths Jays

P 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

W 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 0 0

L 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 5

F 29 26 24 29 26 25 22 22 22 21 24 24 20 18 15 13

A 16 19 21 16 19 20 23 23 23 24 21 21 25 27 30 32

Diff 13 7 3 13 7 5 -1 -1 -1 -3 3 3 -5 -9 -15 -19

Pts 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 2 0 0

CARP-R-US NEWS This week the Clubs Anglers fished round 5 of the Clubs Autumn series on the Eden canal part of the River Segura in Guardamar. Winner on the day was Doug Hornblow with a weight of 10.88kg, second was Dennis Pick with 5.82kg, third Steve Collins with 5.58kg and fourth John Brightling with 5.42kg. Next weeks match round 6 will be held at the Embalse del Argos in the Province of Murcia, pegs will be at 8.00am and the fishing will be from 9.00 to 2.00pm. This is our last visit to Murcia for the year as the river in Murcia town centre is still unfishable -apparently it will be so for the next 6 months. The next Quiz night is on Tuesday 14th October starting at 7.30pm. The cost is 1 Euro per person and teams of up to 6 can take part in this fun evening. The next Club meeting will be on Sunday the the 19th of October, with the Committee at 10.30 followed by the General meeting at 11.00am. Would you please return any trophies won last year to a Committee member, by the 17th of November at the latest, thank you. Would any member wishing to come to the Clubs annual Dinner and Presentation night at the Bar on the 13th of December who have not notified that they will be attending, please contact Geoff Tempest on 685282765. . The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto Las Dolores which is to be found just off the N 332 between La Mata and Guardamar and near to the Repsol garage. The Clubs web site is at www.carprus.net or you may Phone 966717923 for the latest information.

TROPHIES FOR TORREVIEJA SWIMMERS.

Last Saturday the City of Torrevieja acknowledged the achievements of sports people across the City from 25 different sports. Throughout the evening in the Municipal Theatre, awards were made in the “21st Sports Gala”. Awards were made to the under 25’s Best Male and Female from each sport and for Trainers in the Technical Category. The last category being the Best Absoluto Sportsperson, (any age). Swimmers from Club Natacion Torrevieja received awards in each category. Paula Garcia, Best Female, Elian Rio del Castillo, Best Male, Juanma Martinez, Best Technical and Vicki Connolly Best Absoluto swimmer. Awards were made to Vicky Pignur, Zoe Connolly

and Beth Altabas for their outstanding achievements in their sport over the previous season. The evening showcased videos from each person and outlined their sporting achievements over the 2013-2014 season. It was very clear that Torrevieja Sportsmen and women have excelled in their individual sports and have amassed an outstanding number of trophies and awards from local to national level. For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa – 665454126, President Felipe on 609418776 or Vicki 669637015 or by e-mail on info@clubnataciontorrevieja.com

TORREVIEJA DARTS LADIES ORGANISATION By Pam Horton Results:

Black Dog Ladies Wildcats Gogartys Girls Friendlys Temps

9-0 8-1 5-4 0-0

P 3 3 3 3 2 2 2

W 3 2 1 1 1 1 0

Gogartys Girls Black Dog Ladies Primadonnas Dave's Babes Wildcats at Bull & Bush El Balcon Chicas Friendly's Temps

Dave's Babes Primadonnas El Balcon Chicas Bye/Descanso L 0 1 2 2 1 1 2

F 19 15 11 9 11 10 6

A 8 12 16 18 7 8 12

Pts. 9 7 5 5 4 4 2

HOT DARTS: Joy Don 160 + 100. Christine Simmonds 132. Shirley Stephenson 132. Pamela Taylor 125 + 100, Mavis Shore 116,

Margaret Boden 114, Caroline Shepherd 112 + 106, Anita Morfee 110, Groa Ingadottir 101 + 100, Carol Hurlby 100, Yvonne McIntosh 100, Simone de Lacy 100, Irene Russell 100, Jane Costello 00 Highest Checkout: Christine Dimmonds 76 CHARITY - In the New Year, Ladies Darts and Pink Ladies are planning a Knockout event in aid of Charity. In the meantime, the Charity, “Reach Out” are holding monthly Quiz Nights, raising funds for the work they do with the Homeless and Needy people of Torrevieja. The first Quiz Night will be held on Wednesday 29th October 2014 at the Vista Bar and Grill, in the Aguas Nuevas Commercial Centre, (Top Floor in the Blue Building by the Needle). A Raffle and all proceeds, will go to “Reach Out” so if you have this evening free, please come along and join in the Quiz. Emails: darts@arrakis.es or Dartess501@gmail.com

Monday, 13th October, 2014 ADVERTISING HOTLINE 966 73 0057 LEADER MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB Sponsored by Dial Prix The season has now started with our first match Away to a very strong San Luis side in the Wednesday Winter League, Winning on 2 Rinks plus the Beerlen. Sue Kemp, Fred Chairman, Danny King Skip Alan Ashberry 22-13. Geraldine Fisher, Joe Ridley, Gordon Fisher, Skip Diane Ridley 21-14.

Shots, MonteMar 78-San Luis 94. Points, MonteMar 4-San Luis 8 In the Beerlen the team of Lynne Armitage, Jill Allbut, Colin Armitage, Skip Tony Finan Won 2117. So all in all not a bad start to the Season. For further info contact Press Officer Brian Zelin 966790606 or at www..montemarbowls.comalso oninfo@montemarbowls.com and on Facebook.

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB

Firstly congratulations to Colin Lindgren & Keith Jones, who won the men's pairs in the Valencian Championships, last Saturday 4th at Vistabella. Secondly, welcome to all our new & returning members. The Winter League kicked off the winter season on Wednesday 8th with a home match v Monte Mar, a reasonable result with 8 points-4 & shots 94-78. Winning teams: Colin Jackson, June Jones, Colin Lindgren & Keith Jones 27-9. Ann Holland, Pam Lockett, Noel Verity & Mal Hughes 16-14. Shirley Verity, Scott Malden, Jules Pering & Russell Marks 24-12. Unfortunately no points for the Berleen team this week. Chicken Drive: winner on Sunday 5th was Keith Blood & on Wednesday 8th (freshly back from UK) was Geoff Shand. Following the club meeting on Sunday 5th, our 4 SABA & 4 Southern teams were confirmed; team lists are on the noticeboard. Members were reminded that if a team defaults in a particular league then all of that team will have to

drop out and will not be allowed to play in that particular league for the rest of the season. Also because of the number of matches there are more afternoon games. Consequently it has been agreed that for Friday Southern league matches the trial ends will be played at 10:15 so that the actual match can start on time at 10:30. Please check the noticeboards for availability sheets for the up-coming league matches, Southern league starts Friday 17th and SABA league on Monday 20th. The green is unavailable from Thursday 9th – Saturday 11th because of the San Luis 4-2-2 Open competition, therefore Vic's hamper will run on Tuesday 14th, instead of Saturday 11th. Social dates for your diary: Race Night – Saturday 1st November (5€ p.p.) it looks as though it will be a fun packed evening. Saturday 6th December, the club Christmas dinner will be held at Sun Rise restaurant, at Playa Flamenca commercial centre. Please put names down on the lists for both events or speak to Frank Reid for info. Sheila Cammack.

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB Someone once said; the Emerald Isle is just a roll up club; well I don't think so! Geoff Farrington, & Jim Mulloy (club captain) reached the men's pairs final, as did Frank Close in the men's singles, Gina Streeter & Barbara Collins reached the semis but lost out in a close game. On finals day at least 2530 E.I. supporters turned out to watch Geoff & Jim take on Keith Jones & Colin Lindgren, Keith & Colin led all the way, but a gallant fightback by Jim & Geoff saw a very close finish with Colin & Keith winning by just Couple of points. Unlucky lads, you came close. Then it was on to the Men's singles, again Colin Lindgren was the opponent, but this time he faced the E.I.s favourite bowler Frank Close. What a match! Colin was ahead for most of the game but Frank was like a Bulldog with a bone, after about 16 ends it began to rain but not one supporter went for shelter & to our collective joy Frank at last took the lead & ran out the winner by 21-17. These are two great SPORTSMEN, who gave us the most exciting match I have ever seen, both men celebrated their respective wins with a small beer each, back at the Emerald later in the evening. The next day the E.I. had its monthly Chicken &

Egg run, and yes you guessed, Frank Close took part (no he didn’t win) 'Old Bob Percy; won the Men's prize & Renata Mulloy won the ladies prize. Brin Colbeck and Sheila Wickens won the eggs. On Tue 7th we entertained our friends The Highjackers, the Emerald ran out winners by 7 rinks to 1. Our biggest winners were Alex Fay, Liz Page & Joe Elliot, who won the cash, Eddie, Leone, &Mike P, who won for the Highjackers. The other winners for the Emerald were: Mary Elliot, Marrion Willicot & Ron Ede: Elwyn Morris, Sheila Howcroft & Alan Howcroft: Sandra Kavanagh, Sheila Adams &Brin Colbeck: Don Martin, John Wood & Frank King: Maria Brookes, John Pooley & Brian Kavanagh: Anne Ede, Robin Adams & Eric Brookes. A good win for the E.I. but more importantly a good natured game, many thanks to the Highjackers .On wed 8th, the Emerald played host to a team from G.B. Personal Touch, the E.I. Won by 5 rinks to 1 with a shot diff of 139 to 73. Unfortunately at the time of writing I haven't got the names of the individual winners, but well done to the team. Once again; Not bad for a roll up club" Keep up the happy bowling". Robin Adams.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

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By Paul Thomas Valencia Championships have now finished congratulations to Anita Brown who won the ladies singles. Mixed trips won by John Marshall, Alan and Nancy Campbell there games were nail biting from quarter finals they were losing and came back well so well they needed an extra end the opposition were holding when Alan came in with his last wood and it was a measure for shot, Alan’s wood was holding by a very slim margin, the same happened in the semi final they needed an extra end and again super shot Alan saved the day. Well done to the winners they all played extremely well. Also well done to Christine and Malcolm Parsons who got a hot shot in the mixed pairs but unfortunately did not win the game. Southern Leagues start on the 17th October SABA League starts on the 20th October don’t forget to check if you have been picked and tick your name off. San Miguel Bowls club is sponsored by Right moves. Any info please contact club president Eileen Potts 966 73 0376

Sponsored by Spanish Life Properties SL This week saw the start of the Winter season although temperatures would dispute this! A good start for our Winter League Squad taking all the points at La Siesta in both the main League and the Berleen. This week saw our annual President v Captain contest with Mike Lamberton and George Skinner taking the helms. A good result for Captain George's team despite the President fielding very strong opposition! Last week a lot of our members were at the finals of the Valencian Championships supporting our Ladies Singles finalist Jaqui Johnson, in her first major competition final since coming to Spain last year, playing against Anita Brown, a former winner. What a match this turned out to be and the result was unpredictable until the final moments when Anita with two excellent shots, took the title. Well done Jaqui. For info about our club please contact Joe Riley Tel: 96 572 5787 or e mail joediriley@gmail.com.

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Spons by Autos Direct San Miguel & TV Choice The Valencian Championships finished with some mixed results as far as Vistabella Bowls Club is concerned, unfortunately Lin and Charlie Watkins lost their Mixed Pairs final as did Stuart Allman, Jenny Bowman and Richard Lee in the Mixed Trips but things really looked up in the Mixed Rinks with a commanding victory for Lynn Bishop, Charlie Watkins, Les Barber and Eric Bishop. On Sunday we entertained a mixed touring team put together by Personal Touch and had a thoroughly enjoyable day winning on 5 of the 6 rinks with a commanding 140 shots to 62 advantage. Winning rinks were Dianne Harwood, Gordon Gowland, Mike Cox and Jim Harwood, Martin Foulcer, Ann Marie Stevenson, Derek Stevenson and Richard Lee, Mo Foulcer, Penny Tomkins, Neil Burrows and Mike Regan, Averil Kendall, June Hitchcock, Diane Hudson and Jeff Neve and Sheila Cox, Sandra Burrows, Brian Pointon and Jenny Bowman.

On Wednesday we finally started the Winter Leagues with the first game of the CBBA Winter League. We entertained Bonalba and despite winning the overall shots by 78 shots to 66 we only managed a 6 points all draw. Our two winning rinks were Lin Watkins, Tony French, Brian Dunn and Maggie Furness and Lynn Bishop, Sandra Burrows, Neil Burrows and Eric Bishop. Next week will be fairly quiet with only the first Southern League games to report but after that we will be back in full swing.

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB Valencian Championships. Ladies Pairs. The final was an all Greenlands affair. Lynn Greenland and Sheila Stead against Sue Mahomet and Averil Toozer with Sue and Avril coming out the winners. Sue played in the Semifinal and Final in place of Sandra Heath who had played all the previous rounds. Sue, Avril & Sandra were thrilled to bits and the rest of Greenlands are pretty pleased with them as well! Mixed Rinks. Our team of Tom Hill, Steve Gray, Lynne Morris and Maggie Gray reached the Semi-Finals, a very respectable result, Well done Lynne, Maggie, Steve and Tom. Saturday Roll-Up. The results from Sat 4 Oct., with an attendance of 22, turned out to be a fun day, even the rain failed

to dampen any spirits and talking of spirits The bottle of brandy was won this week by Tom Hill with 29 points, 2nd place went to Chris Dewar followed in 3rd and 4th places were Kim Hunter and Jim Wilcox respectively,(Joan O where were you? you promised me you would win the brandy this week!!) alas the Wonderful Wooden Spoon this week was won by Margaret Dewar. We look forward to seeing many more of our members in the coming weeks. Remember, come at 0930 for the 10am sharp take off. Membership. Although the new season is underway there is still time to join if you are new to the area or just looking for a fresh start. call Hayley, 966844399 or Allen 637344221

La Siesta Bowls Report By Norman Adcroft Winter League 8th October. Not a good start. We can only get better. Our opening game against last? seasons winners (Quesada) was terribly frustrating. We lost on all rinks. Our Berleen Team lost by just 1 shot. Well done to our new members, who played their first winter league game and all played well. Special thanks to John & Penny Porter who came in at the last minute. Saturday 4th October, we played a touring side from England, with everyone saying what a very pleasant and enjoyable afternoon they had had. They hoped that our Club would be on their list of games for next year. We won on 6 rinks. We did a raffle and raised 108 euro for the club. Monday 6th October, we entertained the Legionnaires with a Memorial Game for John Owen. This was such a success, they have asked it to be an Annual Event. Marion Owen presented the trophy to La Siesta and 72 euro was collected for

the Poppy Appeal. La Siesta won 5 rinks. Dianne Budd asked me to pass on sincere gratitude to everyone, who gave up their time and money to play. International Match La Siesta hosted Wales V Scotland on Sunday Oct. 5th what an exciting morning plenty of banter on 6 games of rinks .Games went to the last wood on the last end with Barry Evans team the only rink left on the green. Wales 90---91 down Wales were holding shot so a draw was on the cards but Barry had other ideas and drew a perfect wood for Wales for a Wales win 92--91 PHEW !!! THANK YOU Scotland for a lovely mornings bowling. Chicken and egg 8th October. Chicken. Barrie Bell. Wine. Leon Ceustermaus. Eggs. Lily Smith. Members of La Siesta please note a change in the start date for the Christmas Hamper. It will not start on the 14th October but on the 21st October.

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‘Mike Probert talks Golf (Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services). Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions. ‘Humming Your Swing’ One of the biggest causes of bad golf shots is over-tightening of the muscles. I suppose that strictly speaking the use of the word overtightening when referring to individual muscles is incorrect as they can’t be over or under contracted as they are either flexed or relaxed. However the term over-tightening is a good way to explain the problem and more simply put is probably the contracting and use of too many muscles to undertake the task at hand. Probably the best example of this is the dreaded YIPS when it feels as though every muscle in your hands, arms and shoulders are working against each other at the same time. With reference to the golf swing, over-tightening of different parts of the body at different times causes different kinds of errors and problems. When you read stuff like this it really makes you wonder how we hit the ball at all don’t it! Remember that we do this to ourselves for fun! Now you are not unique here because according to sports psychologist Tim Galloway, to tighten is a natural instinct for humans when faced with danger, doubt or the unknown. Ok then, just how do we reduce the impact or identify the presence of over-tightening on our golf swing and us? There are a number of different methods but the one that will explain will give you the most fun and pleasure when practising or playing, although you may get some funny looks! The next time you visit the practise area i want you to try ‘humming’ throughout your golf swing. Just take a few practise swings and’ listen to the humming’. Even those of you who don’t think they have an over-tightening problem will note a change of pitch of sound throughout their swing. You will note that at first the sound is smooth but during the change of swing direction and at the point of impact the sound becomes ‘strained’ .Particularly at the point of contact with the ball you will note the high pitch of the sound and can almost feel the tightening taking place and you may even notice that just after impact the humming sounds stops completely. Now that you understand what is happening to your body just what do you do now? Very simply you continue swinging and humming and use the humming as BIOFEEDBACK for increased and improved control. Not more jargon! No, just accept that at a subconscious level your body will start to relate the sound of humming to body tightness and make changes accordingly. Don’t try to swing deliberately slower because there is a danger that your swing will become loose and lacking power, simply swing and hum until you feel less strain in your humming. This whole process has little to do with sound but more to do with awareness within yourself of how your body works throughout the golf swing and how better to control it at times of maximum stress and pressure. We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you. Golf Course Price Comments Alenda €92 Two Players and Buggy Alicante €50 Single Green Fee & Buggy (after 2pm) Altorreal €90 Two Players and Buggy Font Del Llop €57 Single Player and Buggy La Finca €45 Single Green Fee (from 2.30pm) La Peraleja €140 Four Players and Two Buggies La Marquesa €37 Single Green Fee (weekends only) La Serena €97 Two Players and Buggy Las Colinas €160 Two Players and Buggy (limited times) Las Ramblas €98 Two Players and Buggy Roda €92 Two Players and Buggy (after 3pm) Villamartin €45 Single Green Fee (before 9am) Vistabella €196 Four Players and Two Buggies Deals of the week: 43 for a single green fee at Villaitana (Levante). For bookings and more information contact Mike at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com or direct on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 quoting ref LEADER. Competition Watch Vistabella are running an inter society 2 ball Texas Scramble on Saturday 18th October 2014 with a shotgun start and the price is only €40 per player including golf, buggy and snack on the courses and to reserve a space e-mail bookings@vistabellagolf.com or call them on 966107846. Quotation of the week There is many a slip between cup and lip” – Peter Allis

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This week we travelled to Villamartin to play our monthly individual stableford. The weather was very good to us and the course was in very good condition. The best score on the day came from John Collins in Division 2 you know what they say beware the injured golfer John came in with 40pts well done. In second place in Div 2 was Ian Smith with 35pts the new clubs are starting to work in 3rd was the top lady of the day Christine Flanagan just one point back on 34pts In Division one the top scorer was Paul Matthews on 33pts which keeps him ahead in the player of the year. In second place on count back was Frank Murphy with 31pts just taking it from Les Doherty this division was close with only 6 points from top to bottom. The one point i must bring up is that we had someone 6 putt in this division and he was only to pleased to tell us all but sorry no name in the paper. The next Society's game is on Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 at La SERENA. 1st Tee time - 10.08am. The format will be PRESIDENT verses CAPTAIN Team game. Payday will be on Saturday, 18th October 2014 at La Serena, in the bar area, between 11 and 12.

La Finca, one of the most popular courses in this area saw 43 members and guests of the Society tee off with the sun shining after a prolonged period of dullness and rain. All 4 of the 4 NTP’s were won and the recipients of TMGS balls were Dave Lethaby, Steve Higgins, Per Skarnes, John Eyre and the “Two’s” competition was a 5 way split between Arne (One Eye) Hansson, Dave Lethaby, Matt Taylor, Steve Higgins and Norbert Spaniol. 5 guests joined us and the winner of a TMGS towel was Stevie Jones with 34 pts. The Silver Division was ably won by Olga Haubner with the best score of the day of 37 points which was only 1 point ahead of runnerup Olly Rong on 36 points. 3rd and 4th places went to the count-back system With Colin Marsden outscoring Peter Wells on the back nine to secure 3rd spot. The Gold Div scores were just as tight with a count back between Steve Higgins and Matthew Taylor. Steve took top slot with 19 on the back nine. Again, there was a cb for 3rd and 4th places with Paul “Lennie” Fairclough taking 3rd spot over John Eyre. Our next game, Wednesday 2 15th October 014 see’s us at the “marmite course” of Las Ramblas for a Two Ball Texas Scramble so if you fancy a game just look at www.tmgs.org or call the Match Sec on 966 71 9604.

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Firstly, last friday our VEGA BAJA league team got off to an excellent start when they won all their matches to take full points from a strong La Manga team. As defending Champions we are hoping for a repeat of last seasons' success. Monday saw the start of our Stableford Week where all scores from 3 stableford competitions are aggregated to find the weeks winner. It was Angie Green, who has been threatening to come in with a big score, who got off to the best start with an impressive 42pts. Most days John Wheeler [2nd] and Ron Phipps[3rd] would be in the driving seat [both shooting 40pts] but they are still sitting in a strong position. Lurking in 4th place is Terry Field. His 37 pts resulting in more work for our infamous Handicap Secretary, Doug Wright, who took great delight in reducing his handicap to scratch! Come Wednesday,with the tees well back, the battle took a dramatic change. While Terry produced a creditable 33 pts, Ron Phipps added 34 pts to his total drawing 4 pts clear. Despite a good first nine John Wheeler slipped behind with 29 pts. However I'm afraid the "big bad wolf's" savage handicap treatment on Angie Green resulted in her Mondays score being halved!-scoring only 21 pts -.[thats golf!] The days results saw returning friends Jan Svendsen and John Collins take first place in their respective categories.-Results-- Ist category-Ist--Jan Svendsen 38 pts. [c/b] 2nd--Brian Green 38 pts 3rd Mike Frankish 36 pts. -highlight of the day being his eagle 3 at the par 5 13th! 2nd category--1st John Collins 33pts, 2nd-Yvonne Phipps 29pts [c/b] 3rd-Ken Meridith 29 pts. There were seven 2's--Bryan Neale, Dave Pulling, Mike Frankish,Terry Field, Phil Herrington,Jan Svendsen, Peter Radcliffe and , that big bad wolf, Doug Wright. Following an excellent monthly lunch on Thursday, at the "El Prado" restaurant in San Miguel, arranged as only she can, by our social secretary, Dee Biggerstaff, the week concluded on Friday in dramatic fashion. Firstly, our leader after the first two rounds, Ron Phipps, came in with a super 39 pts. While others were falling by the wayside, Terry Field produced the round of the season,amassing 41 pts, off scratch. A magnificent 5 under par gross. Unfortunately ,while he was the winner on the day, Ron, with his own fine effort held on to win the weeks "aggregate score" trophy. The results on the day were--1st Terry Field 41 pts, 2nd Ron Phipps 39 pts, 3rd Doug Wright 37 pts, [c/b] 4th Henrick Oldenziel 37 pts. Only 3 winners of the 2's pot--Brian Green, Norman Page and completing a very good week, Doug Wright. For the record the "aggregate score" prize winners [to be presented at our presentation lunch next month] were-- 1st Ron Phipps 113 pts 2nd Terry Field 111 pts 3rd Tom Hardie 99 pts, 4th John Wheeler 97 pts. Tom Hardie.

27 players from the Café Uno Golf Society turned out today Thursday 9th October, to play the challenging (to put it mildly) Las Ramblas golf course. It happens to be one of my favourite courses, but it is a `Marmite course`, you either like it or you hate it. Many balls were lost and some tempers frayed, but that can be seen on any golf course it's the nature of the game, but we keep coming back for more, hoping for that illusive perfect scorecard. Anyway, the scores were as follows:Gold Category. 1st G.Benson -31pts. 2nd S.Lawrence - 29pts. Best front 9 - J.Saunders - 14pts. Best back 9 - D.Stewart - 14pts. Nearest the pin - A.Duchart. Nearest the pin in 2 - A.Duchart. Silver Category. 1st C.Pepperday - 26pts. 2nd B.Howie - 24pts. Best front 9 - B.Wood - 14. Best back 9 - D.Bishop - 15pts. Nearest the pin - B.Wood. Nearest the pin in 2 - Nobody. Winner of the 2's competition - A.Duchart. Next week, Thursday 16th October we are at Vistabella. 09;30am 1st tee time. Please be at the course 1 hour prior to this time. The members send 'best wishes and get well soon', to our captain Tony Macmillan who is poorly at this time. Thanks to Café Uno staff for the after game hospitality. Regards, Steve Lawrence.

CLARKES BAR GOLF SOCIETY This week we returned to Vistabella for our weekly stableford competition. The weather was warm and dry, a relief after the recent rains, and the course was in its usual good condition. The greens were a little too soft and easily marked up especially as it appeared that someone ahead of us was wearing metal spikes and was prone to foot dragging. That's enough ranting the golf was very enjoyable with a pleasantly surprising winner of the main prize. Results were: Nearest the pin on hole 4 was Charlie Rodgers NTP on hole 8 and the longest drive on hole 18 was John Porter Nearest the par 4 16th in 2 was Barry Moss Winner with 35 points was Norman McGibbon Runner up with 34 points on count back was Robert Wardrop who just edged out Martin Cunningham. Next week we are at La Serena meet at the bar at 08:00. Please note we will be having our annual Poppy Day Appeal event on Thursday 13 November at Vistabella please make every effort to attend to support this great cause.

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Another good day´s golf at La Marquesa today, where members were playing for the monthly medal and the Millennium Masters trophy. To be eligible to play for the Millennium Masters trophy, players have to be previous trophy winners, monthly medal or monthly Stableford winners. All winning scores were very close and despite perfect weather conditions no one managed to achieve net par. Congratulations go to this month´s medal winner John Fairhurst and Millennium Masters trophy winner Keith Wright. Full results: Gold Category: 1st John Fairhurst 76 points 2nd Keith Wright 77 points (CB) 3rd John Barraclough 77 points. Silver Category: 1st Harry Armstrong 77 points 2nd Marilyn Eckershall 78 points 3rd Bev Fairhurst 79 points. Best Gross Score: John Barraclough 82 points. Best front nine Terry Sharley 35 points and best back nine David Gregson 37 points. NTP: 5th Sue Gillett 11th Cindi Green 15th Bill Martin 17th Bill Martin Thanks to our NTP´s Sponsors this week Monos Bar and Restaurant and Lo Marabu Bar and Restaurant. Football draw winners: Norman Woods, Franco Gentili, Steve Hatt and Ian Pegg The results of TOFF´s Stableford played on Tuesday as follows: Gold Division 1st David Gregson 41 points (overall winner) 2nd Bill Martin 39 points 3rd Keith Wright 36 points. Silver Division: 1st Harry Armstrong 37 points 2nd Cindi Green 36 points (CB) 3rd Colin Hobden 36 points Bronze Division: 1st Brian Heard 35 points 2nd Mike Gillet 33 points 3rd Norman Woods 32 points Nearest the pins: 5th Bruce Gordon 11th Sue Gillet 15th Robin Richards 17th Brendan Foran. Best front nine Ken Brett 22 points and best back nine Stan Low 22 points. Best Guest : Michael Taylor Player of the Month September (4 games Aggregate Scores) Male: Bill Martin 140 Female: Morag Turner 129 For more info visit us on www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk

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86 PARTICIPANTS IN SIESTA GOLF I TOURNAMENT The players highlighted the great quality of the course and the prizes and gifts. On the 04th of October Siesta Golf celebrated their first tournament at Serena Golf in Los Acazares that was a great surprise for all 86 participants. At 9 am the shot gun start was set off with the sound of a rocket firework and the competition took place with normality, the weather was perfect during the whole day. When the tournament finished the participants were welcomed by our team of Siesta Golf where they were given a welcome pack which had a towel, Nike bag, and vouchers for food and a plate of Paella. After the lunch there was the prize giving ceremony. There was two different categories, with one winner and a second classified. In the first category the winner was Juan Almarcha Delgado, from La Serena Club, he got a crystal trophy and a Nike Convert driver 2.0. The runner up was Mark Fitzwater, he also won a trophy and a Nike X3X 60º Wedge. In the second category, the first winner was Ian Crossfied and he won a trophy and a Nike clubs bag. The runner up in this category was Stan Harrison who also won a trophy and a Nike Method putter.

Amongst the ladies category there was only one category with two classified. Heather Fleming received the first prize which was a crystal trophy and a Nike Verdana driver. Brigitte Wehr was the second classified and was given a trophy and Nike Verdana clubs bag. The longest drive prize was given to Steve Powel, and the closest ball to the tee was for Calum Hitcham. And we also did a prize draw for all the players and the 42inch TV was won by Heinz Rottwilm, and amongst other prizes there were Nike caps, golf balls, pitch mark repair and Green Fees that were courtesy of Peraleja Golf and Serena Golf. Siesta Golf consists of a big team with many years of experience in this field and our intention is to meet all needs that a golf player may need, whether they are residents or holiday makers. Our offices are based on the roundabout of La Zenia in Orihuela Costa, our shop is a Nike authorised shop and we also provide discounted Green Fees, Quality Club Hire, Golf Academy, Golf Clubs repairs and coming soon we will be offering a Tour Operator service which will be a great reference for sport lovers.

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The golf societies venue for the 8th October 2014 was held at El Valle Golf Course. Twenty eight players teed-off in warm sunshine with the course in good condition, however the bunkers were unplayable due to the heavy rain fall last week. There were a few players with high scores leading to a handicap adjustment, this resulted in wild cheers at the presentation. The competition was in the stableford format and the scores recorded are as follows. Nearest the Pin on the 3rd Hole (par 5) in 3 shots was Les Henderson. Longest Drive on 7th hole was Mick Slater. Nearest the pin on the 14th hole (par 4) in 2 shots was Alan Jackson. Nearest the pin on the 15th hole (par 3) was Graham Mitchell. Silver Class 3rd place was Norman Dobson with a score of 26 points. Silver Class 2nd place was Les Thwaites with a score of 28 points. Silver Class 1st place was Paul Abbott with a score of 45 points. Gold Class 3rd place was Bill Denne with a score of 34 points (on count-back). Gold Class 2nd place was Steve Cottle with a score of 38 points. Gold Class 1st place was Mick Slater with a score of 40 points. A very good day in pleasant company, with thanks to Captain Mick Slater for organising the event and other members who assisted. Also thanks to the Staff at The Lime Bar and ladies for an enjoyable meal. Anyone wishing to Join our friendly society just need to phone Mick on 659866468.

50 members and guests travelled to the wonderful course of Font del Llop to compete for the "Seve Trophy" in memory of the great Seve Ballesteros. After the storms of the previous week we had a return of superb weather which contributed to the wonderful playing conditions on the day. Many thanks to Ana, Vanessa and all of the staff at Font del Llop. The golf society provided a coach for the journey and with everyone travelling together and in good spirits it was reminiscent of a school trip! On our return to Paddy's Point Captain, Ian Comaskey, gave a rousing speech and presented the prizes. NTP hole 3 - John Stafford, NTP hole 7 - Joe Kernan NTP hole 12 - Paul Cullen, NTP hole 16 - Willie Crangle, NTP hole 17 - Derek Burgess. 2s pot was shared by John Murphy and Brian Jones. Longest drive - Mick Ruttledge, Best Guest - Ned Kelly - 40 points. 1st - John Bryan - 37 points, 2nd - Myra Coull - 36 points, 3rd - Mick Ruttledge - 34 points c/b. Many thanks to Hazel and her staff at Paddy's Point for the warming Guiness stew and one or two beers which went down well after a long day. On Sunday 19th October it is the Captain's v Chairman's team event at La Serena, still a few places left if you want to play. Wednesday 12th November, Alenda. Wednesday 10th December, Las Colinas. Please give name and deposit to bar staff at Paddy's Point to reserve a place at any of these events