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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INITIATIVES GAINING MO MENTUM

Last weekend saw the latest census on marine wildlife conducted along the Valencia coastline, with ornithologists from across the region coming together to monitor and report their findings on a day that presented calm conditions and good visibility.

The complete data is now being collated and will be released once complete, but ElĂ­as Gomis from the Amigos de los Humedales del Sur de Alicante reporting that the Balearic shearwater, or Puffinus mauretanicus, was

particularly intense in the first two hours.

The high atmospheric pressure had caused the lowering of sea levels and the appearance of small islands, many of which effectively tripled the surface area, much to the delight of the endangered Audouin's gulls who frequent the area, although one took even more advantage of the extra land by catching and eating a small squid, according to the report from the spotter at Cabo de las Huertas.

One of the Audouin's gulls spotted was well known to the spotters, having been ringed as a chick in the Delta del Ebro in 1999.

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Now approaching its 16th birthday, the bird has joined in the census on numerous occasions and always located in the province of Alicante, usually in Torrevieja or the Salinas de Santa Pola, but never too far away, with the exception of having been seen once in Cabo de Gata and another time in the port of La Vila.

There were also numerous sightings of Turnstone, Kentish Plover, Sanderling, sandwich tern, little egret and, at times, a cormorant. At the end of the census time, a female Kingfisher was also spotted catching a fish and eating it before flying south.

In total, the data reveals that there were at least 16 marine species spotted during the census, a total of more than 10,000 birds, and at least two of the watch points also had the pleasure of observing bottlenose dolphins, perhaps curious of the activity taking place.

The data will play an important part in indicating the strength and risk to the marine wildlife in the area, and with threats to the environment ever present, such as the construction of homes on protected land at Cala Mosca in Orihuela, and the threat by Torrevieja´s mayor, Eduardo Dolón of the Partido Popular, to allow a new DIY store to be built on protected land, the information has never been more important than now, in order to help protect the delicate environment that we, as humans, continue to invade.

Whereas some may not value the importance of environmental protection, for others it forms a key part of both their current and future manifestos. The Sierra Escalona and Dehesa de Campoamor have become the latest areas to be provided with information posters in an attempt to ensure protection of such animals as foxes, bobcats and genets.

Protecting wildlife in Pilar de la Horadada is a priority for the Department of the Environment which is run by Iván Romero of the Unión Pilareña political group, and for that reason they have installed five information boards, of some 2 metres in height, at the edges of the areas recognised as in need of protection, under both the LIC standard recognising the areas to be of community interest, and with ZEPA classification, the Zona de Especial Protección de Aves which specifically aims to protect birds.

Monday, 19th January, 2015 Pilar de la Horadada has over 4000 hectares classified as ZEPA protected land

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THE ULTIMATE FAREWELL Fire fighters from across the province descended on Torrevieja this week, joining a large crowd of mourners who had gathered to bid the last farewell to a colleague who had died after a long illness.

The funeral of Ángel Clares, who was based in Torrevieja and died at the age of just 55, was held in Torrevieja on Thursday at the church of the Immaculate Conception.

After the service, the sirens wailed and lights illuminated on the attending fire trucks, accompanied by the local police, as a final farewell, in an emotional event attended by his wife, three children, three sisters, his family and friends in a touching last goodbye.

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In line with the Red Natura 2000, a Europeanwide conservation program, the posters carry pictures of owls and Bonelli's eagle emblems indicating some of the birds residing in the roads and cattle trails that traverse these natural and protected areas, and are aimed at a warning to drivers of the presence of the creatures, and the need to drive with extreme care so as to avoid risks to the natural animal residents, including the birds and the foxes, bobcats or genets.

In fact, drivers who may travel through the Murcia area may well have already come across some of the signs before, which offer warnings for protection of everything from frogs to birds.

On behalf of his department, Romero explains how Pilar de la Horadada has over 4000 hectares classified as ZEPA protected land, representing 52% of the entire municipality, including the Sierra Escalona and Dehesa de Campoamor areas which are shared with neighbouring Orihuela and San Miguel de Salinas.

As the protection standards in the south of the area are starting to creep further north, hopefully the efforts of those monitoring wildlife movements across Alicante and Valencia will find their tasks a little easier in the future, as the onus on environmental protection is finally being given importance, although most environmentalists acknowledge that there is still a long way to go.

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TORREVIEJA MUNICIPAL THEATRE INVESTIGATION ACCELERATED

The old Nuevo Cinema, current site of Torrevieja’s Municipal Theatre Torrevieja courts have accelerated the investigation filed against the Partido Popular government team over the inflated costs accrued during the construction of the Municipal theatre.

A complaint was first raised by the Los Verdes green party after the government, under the former mayor and now convicted criminal Pedro Ángel Hernández Mateo, first demolished a listed building, the “Nuevo Cinema”, which was both contrary to the general plan and Valencia laws, and the subsequent inflated cost of 3.2 million euro, according to the information from the Los Verdes.

The matter is further complicated by the fact that the municipal theatre, which was opened in 2006 and has played host to many a public event, still lacks the required licences to enable it to have opened and be used for the purpose of its design, on account of “serious construction defects and irregularities in its facilities”, which were detected by the Ministry of Interior and other government agencies, after collating and checking the documentation submitted by the council, without having made the mandatory inspection tours, as that would inevitably lead to the

closure and decommissioning of the theatre and its complementary facilities.

After the initial destruction of the “Nuevo Cinema”, and the “enormous chaos”, of the construction, after outstanding for nearly five years, the Governing Board of the PP approved the payment of an outstanding invoice of 4.5 million euro to address the payment of part of the executed works, which was for the initial 1.3 million euro quoted cost, plus the additional 3.2 million not accounted for.

Having requested further documentation in relation to the case in November of last year, the courts have now decided to accelerate the investigation which the Los Verdes feel is indicative of the dark “age of plunder and waste” where in the city of Torrevieja has seen public money wasted in abundance, which allowed the unjustified payment of no less than 3.2 million euro, and they trust that the investigation will determine the responsibilities arising thereof, pointing and identifying of those responsible for such “nonsense” that has cost the taxpayers so much pain and suffering and it is now those taxpayers who now suffer the crisis and its consequences.

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WE STILL CAN The latest opinion poll suggests that the leftist political group Podemos will win the next general elections, either outright or by coalition. The poll of 1,000 people showed that 28.2% of the votes would go to Podemos, up from the 25% in December when Podemos fell behind the socialist PSOE.

GERMAN CHOICE Spain is continuing to be an attraction for German tourists, with a leading German travel magazine this week reporting 8.9 million tourists chose Spain in 2013, a 6.9% increase over the previous year. The Balearic Islands showed solid growth of 3.3% with a total of 4.4 million visitors, while the Canary Islands experienced a 17% increase, reaching 2.9 million. A decline in interest in Egypt has been attributed to most of the growth.

TAKE FLIGHT Spain has a new airport added to its portfolio of transport hubs, after the airfield at La Seu d’Urgell, located in the Catalan Pyrenees in Spain, was this week officially recategorised as an airport, therefore tourist, passenger, cargo and private flights may now operate from the location.

With a 1.3 kilometre runway, as opposed to the 2 kilometre one at neighbouring Alguaire, the new airport is more suited for smaller aircraft.

MIND THE GAP Popular clothing chain Gap opened its first store in Spain this week, located in Málaga airport on the Costa Del Sol. The chain plans to open more stores this year, with the assistance of the El Corte Inglés department store group. Global sales by Gap increased by 4% in November and December and is the third largest textile chain after Swedish budget high-street name H&M, and the Spanish Inditex empire.

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NEW SOLAR PLANT LOOKING FOR LOCAL WORKERS

The municipal government of Elche has signed a collaboration agreement with the company set to build the new solar power plant next to Alicante-Elche airport, in order to guarantee that jobs for workers to build the site will be sourced from the local community.

Himin Solar, who are responsible for completing the project, have agreed to not only hire local workers, but focus on those who have been in long term unemployment, subject to the necessary qualifications and abilities.

The company have also said that they will provide extensive training courses “to the 250 workers who, in principle, do not require specific training, except for some positions that are aimed at electricians working in high and low voltage locations”, and once the initial one-year installation phase is complete, they will also offer 40 permanent maintenance jobs at the plant.

According to a statement issued by the council, the Mayor, Mercedes Alonso, stressed that the project has already been declared on “Community Interest” by the

Valencian Government, an important accreditation to ensure that the project will be completed.

Once completed in 2020, the photovoltaic plant will have 250,000 solar panels and reach a maximum output of 250 megawatts. The company will make an initial investment of 50 million euros, which later will be increased gradually, creating more jobs in Elche. The total budget for this project is 250 million euro.

The 250,000 solar panels will cover a land area of 100 hectares at Finca de la Marquesa, on the Elche to El Altet road, and eventually provide power to about 20,000 families, expected to be distributed through the local area. As part of the ongoing commitment to renewable energies, the creation of the site will prevent 30,000 tons of CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere.

The 250 million euro investment for the scheme will be provided by the private sector, with “various” foreign funds involved in the scheme, including investment from China.

The company are now asking for applications by means of

FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT DEPARTS CASTELLON AIRPORT Last Wednesday saw the very first commercial aircraft taking off from Castellón Airport.

An aircraft belonging to the charter company Air Nostrum was taking the Villarreal football team and its fans to San Sebastian where the club was taking part in a quarter final match in the Copa del Rey against Real Sociedad.

Despite being the only aircraft using the facility the plane, with 88 passengers on board, was just over 10 minutes late leaving the airport.

a C.V. which can be provided through the department of labour at the town hall for those already registered, or via the Concejalía de Empresa y Empleo, located on calle Uberna 2 in Elche, although resumes and information can also be sent direct to contact@himin.es

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TORREVIEJA TO AIRPORT BUS NUMBERS INCREASE AGAIN

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THE FRENCH CONNECTION Air Nostrum, the franchised regional airline of Iberia, will connect Alicante with the French town of Carcassonne this summer, with flights from 149 euro return, all inclusive.

The company will operate the new route with a weekly flight in each direction from the 20th of June until the 24th of August, aimed at leisure travel for both residents of southern France who plan to enjoy the Alicante beaches, and those from Spain wanting to visit the famous fortified city.

Carcassonne is known for its walled citadel, a fortified architectural complex of medieval origin that was restored in the nineteenth century with monumental purposes and is one of the most visited cities in France, especially since UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site.

Meanwhile, Norwegian airline will launch a new route to Nice in France from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Su谩rez airport from March, linking the Spanish capital with its first French connection every Thursday and Sunday, flown on their third Boeing 727 to be located at its base in Madrid.

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dol贸n, has once again given his annual report on the continual increase in passengers using the Torrevieja to the airport bus service, which has been used by 84,048 passengers in 2014.

During the whole year of 2013, a total of 72,049 passengers were carried, representing an increase of 39.5% over 2012, when 51,660 people travelled, now in 2014 the 84,048 passengers represents an increase of 16.7% over last year, although still falling considerably below being full, with a theoretical 292,000 annual seats available.

The total number of passengers who began their journey at the Torrevieja end of the express service totalled 40,429, 48% of the total, whereas those

who began their trip at Alicante-Elche airport destined for Torrevieja reached 43,655, the remaining 52%.

The average occupancy in 2014 amounted to 230 passengers each day, compared with 197 passengers per day in 2013, representing an increase of 14.34%. The theoretical capacity for the service on a 50-seater coach is 400 passengers each way per day.

The service departs Torrevieja every odd hour from 07:00 to 21:00, returning from the airport on every second even hour from 08:00 to 22:00. With 8 services each way, every day of the year, the service is express between the two points and travels on the motorway network, avoiding the N-332 coastal road.

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ORIHU ELA COSTA NEWS ROUNDUP GREEN SHOOTS ON THE ORIHUELA COSTA The Orihuela Costa will soon become the home for around a hundred new shrubs, after the town hall applied for them as part of the day of the tree celebrations later this month. The regional government had asked for applications for up to 800 trees as part of their green campaign, eventually offering Orihuela just 290. Of those being received, a third will be planted in the coastal zone on the 30th of January, in preparation for the day of the tree, which is celebrated on the 31st of January across Valencia.

years, was becoming more unstable. The town hall had requested permission from the coastal department of Alicante to rectify the potentially dangerous fault, with Alicante acting immediately in sending inspectors and then the equipment to remove the extension, knocking it into the land and sea area below, thus rendering it safe in a very quick time.

ON YOUR BIKE The councillor for the environment in the Orihuela municipality, Manuel Gallud of the Los Verdes green party, has announced that work on the new cycle path scheme he announced for the Orihuela Costa at the end of CRACKING CLIFF SIDE Heavy plant machinery arrived at the Cala Mosca cliff top last year has now begun. Similar to other campaigns this week, after reports that a large piece of land, which which have seen green areas renovated in a number of has been separated from the main landmass for many areas around the municipality, the work is being completed by a group of previously long term unemployed residents, who are now working on temporary contracts where they will be taught key skills in both the classroom and at a practical level in the hope of learning new abilities to assist them in securing a permanent position with other companies in the future.

A large segment of the The new routes will primaCala Mosca clifftop is rily connect the existing cycle path which runs along breaking away

the N-332 main road with the beach areas, where the town hall will also be creating special bike parking for those who use the new routes. There are 1,139 metres in Campoamor which will connect to Cabo Roig, as well as 1,944 metres in La Zenia to connect La Zenia with Cabo Roig and 2,816 metres in Cabo Roig to reach the different beaches. Unable to create new pathways apart from where they already exist, many of the cycle routes will share space on the existing roads, forming a network of shared traffic routes, similar to many other areas across Spain, although it should be noted that on these shared lanes cycles have priority.

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW Having notices many of these new green areas appear on the coast, part of the no so-called “Green Corridor�, a number of urbanization presidents and resident representatives have contacted the town hall to see how they can be involved in improving the area. Within the next few weeks, the councillor for the coast, Martina Scheurer, in collaboration with the environment department run by Manuel Gallud, are planning to hold a conference in the Orihuela Costa town hall, where presentations and suggestions will be made as to how communities can get involved in creating new or refreshed green areas, without risking the existing ecosystems, which has sometimes been the case in the past when invasive plants have planted in gardens, without the well-meaning gardener being aware of the implications of some of the plants sold readily in many garden centres, many of which have wiped out protected specimens which are natural and some unique to the area.

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PETROL STATION ARREST Officers from the Guardia Civil arrested the alleged perpetrator of a petrol station robbery in Torrevieja this week. The offence occurred in November when two men wearing hoods entered the petrol filling station in Guardamar del Segura and, after intimidating the attendant, made off with the proceeds of the till, fleeing in a car displaying fake license plates. The detainee, who is of Spanish nationality, is accused of the crimes of robbery and falsification of public documents, and been made available to the court in Torrevieja.

POLICE SCOOTER RISK A union representing local police officers in Torrevieja has reported that officers are being put under increased risk on account of a number of scooters operated on routine patrols being over 15 years old, and that they lack the mandatory ITV certificates. This news is despite the car park of the Torrevieja police station being full of nearly new cars acquired in September of 2013 at a cost of three quarters of a million euro, most of which spend their entire lives in the parking lot.

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POWER LOSS Nine investors in Europe's largest solar power plant have instructed a legal firm to sue Spain at the World Bank's arbitration court following cuts to solar energy subsidies.

Eight German investors, including RWE, Ferrostaal and the city of Munich owned electricity supplier Stadtwerke München, together with a Spanish consortium owned by the triumvirate called Marquesado Solar, have filed an arbitration claim worth “hundreds of millions”.

ORANGE GROWTH Internet based television platform Orange TV now has over 100,000 subscribers in Spain, the first time it has reached such a benchmark since being launched in 2006. The provider has seen a 25% growth since 2013 having re-launched the pay-TV service with new channels, new devices as well as smart TV features, and has been delivering TV everywhere services to its mobile customers since October.

OPTIC NERVE According to data compiled for the Spanish telecoms regulator, nearly 50% of Spain´s access to high speed internet through fibre optic cables is in the two cities of Madrid and Barcelona. Users in Madrid and Barcelona enjoying penetration rates of 58 and 65 accesses per 100 inhabitants respectively, whereas in towns with a population of less than half a million, the number is just 3%, dropping to under 1% in towns with a population under 100,000.

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ACID ATTACK TARGETS WRONG MAN After six months of investigation, the National Police have arrested five people for the attempted murder of a young man who doused with acid by mistake.

The incident took place last July after a man was hired, at a cost of 2000 euro, to throw the acid over a man who had allegedly raped a young girl.

The photo of the targeted individual was obtained from a Social Networking site and handed to the man who had been hired to carry out the attack.

The attack took place at about 22:30 pm on July 18, when a 32 year old man, who was in company of two friends on the terrace of a bar in the Plaza del Cedro, Valencia, was attacked by a man who approached him threw the contents of a plastic container over his face.

The liquid caused serious acid

burns to his face, head and trunk, causing the loss of one eye and almost the total loss of sight in the other. His two companions also suffered burns but to a much lesser degree.

The National Police have now confirmed that the attack was a mistake, and that the photograph provided to the attacker, although it resembled the individual being targeted, had been of the wrong man.

Subsequently the five arrests were made, four men who remain in custody and the woman alleged to have suffered the initial rape, who was released on bail.

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PRICE FIXING FINE REDUCED BY 40% Two years ago the National Commission of Fair Trading (CNMC) hit the five major ferry lines in the Balearics with fines totalling 54 million euros after finding them guilty of price fixing and agreeing conditions detrimental to users.

The investigation began back in April 2010 when the then Councillor for Transport at the Consell, Albert Prats, made an official complaint to CNMC about what he believed was unfair competition within the cartel making up the Balearics’ ferry routes.

The fine set for Baleària, the ferry company operating out of Denia, who were part of the cartel of shipping companies charging the unfair prices for over 10 years, was 9.5 million euro but that seems set to be reduced by 40% on appeal to the Regulator.

As well as Baleària, the other companies fined were Trasmediterránea, Isleña Marítima de Contenedores, Sercomisa and Mediterránea Pitiusa. The total amount of the penalties reached 54 million.

The CNMC began their investigation following a complaint by the Consell Insular de Ibiza, who warned of the existence of agreements between the shipping companies aimed at price fixing the regular maritime transport of passengers and goods between the Peninsula and Balearic Islands.

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DIGITAL DELAY Further delays to the switch over to digital TV in parts of the country are set to cost an additional 11.5 million euro, according to the Spanish government.

Compensation for the delay and the lack of revenue pending the switchover are the causes of this additional financial burden.

DOCTOR WHERE? According to a revelation on Twitter by director of photography Ali Asad, the cast of Doctor Who may be returning to Spain to film part of the ninth series of the revamped sci-fi show. Asad Tweeted, “Going to Spain on a location recce for the Dr.” Which has excited fans already. Asylum of the Daleks, A Town Called Mercy and Kill the Moon all had scenes filmed in Spain.

FOOTBALL FANTASTIC Borussia Dortmand helt their Winter training camp in La Manga last week during their mid-season break in preparation for the second half of the Bundesliga season. The team were staying at at the Club Principe Felipe hotel.

STRAWBERRY YIELDS With thanks to new techniques being adopted to start the process earlier than normal, strawberries from the Huelva region of Spain, where 94% of the country´s crops originate, have started to arrive in European shops early.

The peak of the harvest is not expected until the end of January, but many a fruit fan can enjoy a sweet treat already, which this year includes a new destination of Scandinavia.

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Home insurance in Spain Having home insurance cover in Spain is not compulsory by law.

However, at Linea Directa we highly recommend that you cover your buildings and their contents. Without insurance you will be fully responsible for footing the bill to any damages resulting from fire and water, a neighbours property, and you’ll be left unprotected against theft or damage from a wide range of potential mishaps.

Your property in Spain may be let out and treated as a holiday home or it may be your permanent residence. In all cases, adequate home insurance is a must; after all, your property will certainly be one of your most valuable personal assets, and you need to protect it as such.

When you take out a Spanish mortgage, one of the conditions from the bank will be compulsory buildings insurance from the lender to ensure that the bank loan is secured against risks to properties in Spain.

Linea Directa can provide online quotes for Spanish buildings insurance. Its quick and easy and we will help you find the best deal for the needs of your particular cover.

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Most standard building insurance policies in Spain cover the actual structure of the building as well as the fixtures and fittings. This includes the roof, walls, windows, kitchen, bathroom installations and fitted wardrobes. Individual items of furniture and any personal possessions are not included. This requires a Spanish home contents insurance policy.

The common elements included in your building insurance will be for occurrences like subsidence, third-party liability and protection against damage caused by theft, storms, vandalism, fire and flood.

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Both the Torrevieja University Hospital and Elche’s Vinalopo Hospital have launched a new service virtual tour facility in collaboration with 'Google Places'.

Through this tool, by using real images, members of the public can walk through the interior of the hospital and acquaint themselves with any area of ? interest prior to an appointment or a visit. The service allows the user to identify a service or an area of ??the hospital, and hopefully make any subsequent visit easier to navigate and of course less stressful The application uses 360 degree digital images from scanned blueprints at both centers, with the aim of providing users better accessibility to facilities.

By using these interactive tools, patients and families will find it much easier to get around the build-

ings, to see exactly where they need to go and navigate themselves through the main areas of hospitals, including surgical and medical areas, outpatient, emergency and many other departments.

To get around this 360 degree tour the individual is guided by arrows as 'Google Places' takes you to your the chosen location. In addition the images are displayed in a gigapixel quality that allows zooming in areas to provide far greater detail without losing image resolution The service offers the user into every corner of the facility from their computer, tablet or mobile device. The new virtual tour of the Torrevieja University hospital is available through the link: www.torrevieja-salud.com/visita-virtual or simply by searching on 'Google Maps'.

ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR ORGAN TRANSPLANTS

Spain is continuing to be a globally recognised centre for transplant surgery, with new figures released this week showing how 2014 was yet another record breaking year.

Having been the world leader in organ transplants since 1992, in total, there were 4,360 organ transplant operations conducted in Spanish hospitals last year, an increase of 5% on the 2013 figure.

A total of 2,678 kidney transplant operations were carried out in 2014, an increase of 5% on the previous year, as well as a 6% increase in heart transplants, with 265 operations in 2014.

The majority of donated organs came from patients who had died as a result of suffering a stroke, with donors from motor vehicle accidents reducing in line with the reduction in such incidents. Half of the donors are over the age of 60. In addition, over 15% of kidney donations came from live donors, with 423 people giving up their organ, a massive increase on the 61 living donor transplants a decade ago.

Despite these landmark figures, the donor rate is still extremely low, but far higher than other countries. In Spain, the donor rate now stands at 36 donors per million inhabitants, far higher than both France and the UK, where the figures are 26 and 21 respectively.

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CALL IN R AND A UPHOLSTERY When husband and wife team Robert and Agnes Wardrop relocated to Spain almost eight years ago they dreamed of long hot days lazing in the sun. However after a few weeks boredom began to set in, so they decided to set up a business, and came to the conclusion that they would be better to stick to what they know, which is upholstery ! A very wise decision as R&A Upholstery has gone from strength to strength since 2006.

Robert and Agnes are very enthusiastic in regards to their work and often work seven days a week just to meet deadlines. Agnes said " We really value our customers and take pride in our work".

Robert began his training to be an upholsterer in his teens

and there is nothing about the upholstery business that he doesn't know. He is an undisputed expert in antique sofas and chairs, as Mrs Owen in Doña Pepa recently discovered to her delight, when she commisioned R&A Upholstery to reupholster her Chesterfield and two wing back chairs. Mrs Owen stated " My furniture is better than new, I'm delighted with the high standard of the work and wouldn't hesitate to recommend R&A Upholstery to anyone. The service I recieved was prompt and efficient.

Agnes and Robert helped me to choose the correct fabric for my sofa and chairs, which was leather and rather tired looking, but I loved my furniture and didn't want to part with it".

Robert said, " When we reupholster anything all the old fabric is stripped off and we check the springs, webs, wood ect and repair or replace anything that we think needs it. So when the client gets it back its better than new.

We offer a complete upholstery service not just a recovery. We also recover leather suites into fabric which we find is better suited to the Spanish climate".

Robert and Agnes also offer an interior design service, from one room to a complete house. If you think your sitting room or bedroom could benefit from this service why not ask them for a free consultation. It is easy to give your home a make over for relatively little money. For example a new pelmet and headboard can inject a bit of life into a tired looking bedroom!

Mr and Mrs Porter from Playa

Flamenca recently had their master bedroom designed by Agnes and are delighted with their new look. Mrs Porter said " I love my bedroom now it is so light and airy, I'm sure it makes me sleep sounder! The sitting room is next on my list".

Agnes and Robert have a wide range of beautiful fabrics both contemporary and traditional suitable for all budgets.

So if you are interested in a no obligation cost for revamping your sad, but loved, soft furnishings why not give Robert and Agnes a call on 965 319 227 or 638 283 910.

They are happy to come to your home where you can take you time to browse through the pattern books.

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BORDERED UP The Interior Minister, Jorge Fernandez Diaz, has said that Spain may request a change to the Schengen treaty in order to allow the reinstatement of border controls to monitor access to the country. The announcement has come in the wake of terrorist attacks in France.

PATRIOTIC VISITORS A number of ships carrying Spanish Patriot missiles arrived in Turkey this week, in preparation for being based in the Incirlik military base in southern Adana province as part of NATO´s military defence system. The missiles were accompanied by more than 150 Spanish soldiers who will be looking after the missiles during their deployment.

RUSSIAN RISK With destinations in Spain and Portugal appearing safer for Russian tourists, other locations are suffering as holidaymakers cancel their plans and opt for destinations in Spain.

So far, Goa has seen 40,000 Russian tourists cancel their trip there, according to a legal advisor to the Russian Consulate.

‘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.

ROBINS AND CANARIES

I am sure that I heard and saw a robin today. It is not a sight that I have seen since living in the UK, but I could not mistake its cheery voice and bright red breast. I watched this cheerful visitor for a few seconds as it sat on a tree watching me put rubbish into the bin before it flew off. It was a welcome sight and brought back many happy memories.

This brief incident set me thinking about another bird, which I am often asked about, and that is the canary I am often asked why canaries are not seen flying wild in the Canary Islands. After all, surely the Canary Islands are the home of this popular (usually yellow) chirpy little bird with the wonderful voice?

Thankfully, keeping one as a pet indoors is not as popular in the UK as it once was, but they are still very popular pets in many Spanish homes. Indeed, many visitors assume that our group of islands close to the coast of Africa are named after the canary bird, when it is really the other way around.

I hate to shatter too many illusions, but this beautiful little bird has very little to do with the Canary Islands. However, you may see a solitary canary, stuffed into a cheap cage that is far too small for it, baking alive on the balcony of one of the many apartments on the island.

Those bought as a King’s Day gift for granny, will usually be long dead by Easter, but never mind, in this consumer based, recession hit

society, where animal welfare is a very low priority, a replacement can always be bought for granny next year...

The Canary Islands are derived from the Latin name, Canariae Insulae, which means the Island of Dogs. Canis in Latin means dogs, and it is thought that when one of the islands, Gran Canaria, was rediscovered by Roman sailors, it was inhabited by a species of very large wild dogs. Another theory is that the large dogs were actually monk seals, a species that is no longer present in the Canary Islands. To add to the confusion about the name and the accuracy of the ‘dog story’, historical accounts show that when the Spanish conquered the islands, there was no sign of the large dogs, yet the term ‘Islas Canarias’ was a name to remain until the present time. Interestingly too, this name was originally only given to the island of Gran Canaria; it was not a collective name for the group of seven inhabited islands as it is today.

Another theory is that the original inhabitants of the islands, the Guanches, worshipped dogs, which they regarded as holy animals.

Some theories speculate upon the possible connection between the worship of these large dogs by the Guanches and the Egyptian cult of the dog headed god, Anubis. Indeed, the link with dogs, and not canaries, continues to be represented in the islands’ coat of arms.

Another, less romantic story, maintains that the name of the islands refers to the plant, Canaria, found in the Canary Islands, which was used to purge the bowels of dogs.

Visitors and bird watchers need not be disappointed, since there are references to around 420 species of birds to be found in the Canary Islands, of which eight species are globally threatened, and yes, there is a European Robin, and a Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin, to be found on the checklist of birds in the Canary Islands, albeit with labels of ‘rare/accidental’, so maybe it was not the influence of festive cheer after all. In my case, the visitor was a European Robin, and I felt very fortunate to witness such a sight, and on Christmas Day too.

The canary bird is therefore named after the islands and not the other way around as many think. Sadly, visitors will not see bright yellow canaries flying around the islands, or maybe if they do, they will have been one of the fortunate ones to escape from their tiny prisons on the hot balconies. It always makes me wonder why they bother to sing at all.

Canary Birds were named after the Canary Islands, not the other way around

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

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Merseyside Police are appealing for help to trace a 30year-old man who is wanted on a European Arrest Warrant for the murder of PC Neil Doyle.

Timmy Donovan, who is also known as Timmy O’Sullivan, is originally from the Huyton area and has connections with Childwall in Liverpool. He is understood to have left the country at about 8.30pm on Friday, 19 December, through the Eurotunnel and officers believe he was driving a five door grey Mercedes A180 (registration YE62 NWG).

Donovan is described as 5ft 8in tall, broad build, with dark brown hair and blue eyes and has a Liverpool accent. Detectives believe that Donovan is in Europe, possibly Spain, and are working with the National Crime Agency, Europol and European police forces in a bid to locate him.

Donovan is the latest in a long line of fugitives being sought across Europe, and will hopefully soon join the ever growing list of suspects brought to justice for their crimes.

In Spain last year, the Guardia Civil arrested a total of 8,952 people who had fled from justice and wanted by national or international authorities, assisting law enforcers in 84 countries to bring fugitives to court.

Of those wanted suspects arrested, 5 were originally from the United Kingdom, although the largest group were from Romania, where 20

fugitives were returned. In addition, there were 8 from Italy, 6 from Morocco, 5 from France, 4 from Russia, 4 from Lithuania and 3 from Germany.

As for the countries looking to locate missing fugitives, the United Kingdom successfully received 3 wanted fugitives, whereas France led the table for warrants executed with 15, followed by Romania with 14, Italy with 10, the United States with 8, Germany with 7, Belgium with 6, Lithuania with 3, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Switzerland and Venezuela had 2 each, and Portugal, Bulgaria, Sweden, Denmark and Hungary all saw 1 person returned.

As for the locations where they were found, Madrid, Tarragona and Málaga was home to 8 fugitives each, just ahead of Alicante with 7, and the Balearics and Barcelona had 5 each. The Guardia Civil believe that the fugitives choose immigrant reach locations such as the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, with the belief that they will blend in more within communities of their own nationalities, often with false identification.

In return, the Guardia Civil also collaborated in 8 international operations to have fugitives returned to this country, 4 of those detained being in the top ten most wanted criminals list released last year by the Guardia Civil.

As for Donovan, anybody who spots him or knows of his whereabouts are urged to contact the police immediately. The 112 emergency line in Spain has operators who speak English, and Crimestoppers can be contacted on a Spanish telephone number too, which is 900 555 111, and is answered in the UK by Crimestoppers’ call agents who also have a translation service available upon request.

People can also pass on information anonymously via the online Giving Information form on Crimestoppers’ website, which is crimestoppers-uk.org. Those in the UK should call 0800 555 111 or visit the website.

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BUDGET BURDEN EASED THANKS TO BAD DRIVERS As part of their road monitoring and policing procedures, the DGT has an expenditure budget of 734 million euro this year, with more than half, 441.9 million, being spent on staff costs.

However, thanks to the number of drivers fined for road traffic law violations, the cost is lower than expected, as the entire 360.9 million euro collected from fines is injected back into road safety.

In fact, combining the anticipated 360.9 million euro in fine revenue with the other 506.07 million euro revenue for traffic procedures, the DGT will receive in the region of 869 million, therefore bringing in 135 million euro more than their proposed expense.

Despite the financial assistance given by those who violate the law, the DGT has said than revenue collected from fines has continued to decrease. The end of year figure for 2014 has yet to be completed, but we do know that in the first six months of the year the amount collected was 188.5 million euro.

In addition to the staffing costs already mentioned, the second biggest expense is for feeding and caring for Pegasus, as the helicopters carrying the airborne radar equipment have a 700,000 euro budget for fuel, which doubles to 1,400,000 once tax is added.

This budget is shared amongst all of the air bases, with Madrid receiving 34% of the budget, followed

by Valencia with 16%, Málaga with 14% and the rest split almost equally between Sevilla, Zaragoza and La Coruña and Valladolid.

The land vehicles take up the next section of costs with 23.11 million euro, including taxes, spent on diesel and petrol on both the peninsula and the Balearics.

Next we add the additional radar equipment purchased towards the end of last year, including two new Pegasus units worth 985,000 euro, as well as 30 portable lazar speed detectors for a total of 1,991,055.00 euro with tax. Despite being purchased in 2014, they are from this year´s budget.

Other motoring related expenditure budgeted for includes the purchase of 1,545 vehicle batteries, at a cost of 189,824.8 euro, and 516,528 euro for motorcycle helmets.

As for where the 360.9 million euro collected from fines comes from, across the Valencia region in 2014 there were 257,175 drivers sanctioned for speeding alone, bringing in a 47.2 million euro share.

Of those drivers caught, 125,055 were done so by fixed devices on the road network, whereas 132,120 were from mobile check points. Last year saw an extra 7,065 drivers caught by mobile devices in this area.

It might be worth noting that the Guardia Civil police speeders using a variety of different pieces of

equipment, some “flash” when they get you, some work by infrared, working day and night, others can monitor average speeds between two points. As for the mobile patrols, they work a two-shift system in the morning and afternoon, usually working 5 hour long patrols and moving to different locations throughout their assigned area.

The Guardia Civil also point out that violations recorded by fixed systems correspond exclusively to speed, although some of them can now also check the ITV database to see if the mandatory inspection date has expired, whereas during a mobile patrol, “when the vehicle is stopped, we often also do a breathalyser or documentation check”, a source told us.

As for Pegasus, when the helicopters take to the air, 65% of their total flying time is dedicated

to recording, monitoring and sanctioning drivers, although the violations registered are not only speed related.

Whereas the money collected from fines goes back into road safety for new equipment and more policing as explained, a number of road safety associations are calling for that process to be changed, saying that the rather that investing to catch more offenders, the money ought to be invested in road maintenance, signs and signals and aid for victims of road traffic collisions. A representative from the ANC cooperative association says that most accidents occur on secondary roads, accounting for 79% of all fatalities, but these roads receive the less maintenance.

Last year 109 people died on the roads of the Valencian region, in 88 recorded accidents, 16% more than the previous year. To which we must add 27 serious and 39 injured road users, whereas 82 people were lucky enough to come out unharmed.

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PEPA FERRANDO STILL CALLING FOR SUPPORT In a meeting in Orihuela this week, around fifty people pledged their support for the ousted former leader of the Partido Popular, Pepa Ferrando, including most of the executive members of the PP. The aim of the meeting was to support Ferrando, who has been expelled from the PP by the regional party heads for refusing to support an anti-corruption motion presented at Orihuela´s monthly meeting, and the subsequent fallout that has led to a number of the opposition group members dividing from the intentions being enforced by their regional and national bodies to clean up the political image.

Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the regional Partido Popular in Valencia, Isabel Bonig, and her provincial counterpart, José Juan Zaplana, presided over their own executive committee meeting where they confirmed that Dámaso Aparicio is their only recognised head of the PP in Orihuela.

However, in that meeting, questions were still

raised about the legality of the regional party enforcing a new head on the local group, without a democratic election. The no so called renegade group held an election themselves and appointed another member, José Francisco Pérez Espinosa, as their new interim President, a move which the hierarchy have now confirmed to be unacceptable.

A new campaign to collect signatures in support of Ferrando is being launched, whilst Aparicio himself made clear in a statement that the “independent republic of the PP is over” and that he is confident that the recognised elements of the Partido Popular, under his lead for now, can get on with the job in hand.

All eyes will now be on the next plenary meeting in Orihuela, as having been expelled from the Partido Popular, Ferrando will no longer be able to sit with her former PP colleagues, taking her place along with other none affiliated councillors, but quite whether the usual “no” campaign towards all motions presented will continue with such a division in their own ranks will remain to be seen.

Provincial and Regional leaders confirmed that Dámaso Aparicio is the only recognised head of the PP in Orihuela.

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A giant inflatable ball which was located in the Zenia Boulevard shopping centre, in which visitors could have their photograph taken in exchange for a small donation, has successfully raised 1,946 euro for the none-profit organisation Cruz Roja during the Christmas holiday season.

The department of education in Orihuela has advised that the deadline for eligible applications for families who might need a little financial help with purchasing school text books is getting close.

If a family of a child being schooled would like to apply for up to 100 euro towards school books, then it must be done before the 23rd of January.

The staff in the Orihuela Costa town hall are able to help in the application and eligibility process, but it must be completed before the deadline.

POOP PATROL Three months ago, Xativa council started to deal with the problem of dog mess on the streets by adopting scientific process to assist in the policing of offenders. This week, the council have reported that with just one patrol per week, they have reduced the problem by 80%, after creating a database of doggy DNA and then matching up what they find on the streets with the dog whose offending owner has failed to clean up after. Each of the DNA tests cost 15 euro, which is charged to the dog owner in addition to a fine. The owners of dogs not on the database don´t get away with it either, as they risk a fine of 400 euro.

NO COURT TODAY The judge presiding over the case relating to the expulsion of Pedro Mancebo and Juan Ignacio López-Bas from the political coalition that led to the failed censure motion in Orihuela has adjourned the hearing on account of the requested documentation not being provided.

PILAR POLICE CHECKS Local police of Pilar de la Horadada are collaborating with their regional law enforcement colleagues, doubling up patrols on agricultural areas.

During 2014, the local police checked almost 400 vehicles in an attempt to crack down on the theft of fruit and vegetables, as well as industrial equipment from the mainly countryside locations.

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A SMILE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE GERHARD NAGEL CLINIC NOW CELEBRATING 15 YEARS ON THE ORIHUELA COSTA A visit to the dentist always touches a nerve, often in a metaphoric sense, rather than literal, and often because of a fear that most of us seem to harbour, but usually without justification.

However, the good news is that times have changed. Dentists are not to be feared, nor are dental surgeries, as the modern dentist thrives from within a warm and welcoming environment and with the most modern precision equipment, that as soon as you walk into a modern dentist´s office, you feel comfortable, welcome and your fears are eased.

The Gerhard Nagel clinic at La Zenia is one such place. Having been established on the Costa Blanca since 1997, and one of the first practices in the country to offer high quality cosmetic dentistry, the experience and knowledge of the team behind the surgery has grown since their initial opening, keeping up to date with the most modern practices and equipment, to ensure that they have always maintained the highest standards of dental care available, with the overall aim of looking after your oral wellbeing, whether it be cosmetic or restorative.

Their expertise in building smiles changes lives; quite literally, as they use their artistic approach to fully assess every individual mouth, from every conceivable angle, to ensure that any work carried out fits your own facial features.

The team at Gerhard Nagel speak a host of languages, including English, Spanish and German, which has enabled them to build up a big international clientele. Isabel, will help you arrange an appointment. If anyone has an emergency, the staff will do their utmost to fit you in that day. The clinic has its own laboratory, so work such as repairs to dentures or moulding of teeth, are done very quickly. They also have a panoramic X-ray machine, which enables them to get a very accurate picture of your whole mouth.

The clinic is used to dealing with holiday makers too, and will do fill-

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YOUR DEARLY BELOVED IN 3D A crematorium in America believes they are taking their services to the next level by integrating new technology.

Cremation Solutions are using 3D printers to create a mini replica of the head of the dear departed, which is then attached to the body of an action figure for a permanent member of your lost Superman or Wonder Woman, or any of the range they have on offer.

ings and bridges etc. at the drop of a hat. Specialist services, such as teeth whitening or cosmetic surgery, are also available. Children are welcome to come for check ups and pain free treatment. The clinic prides itself on prompt service. No more long waits for something you need now.

Even if you have an absolute phobia about visiting the dentist, and just cannot bring yourself to settle down in the chair, your treatment can be carried out with the assistance of a qualified anaesthetist, who will knock you out completely, to enable the dentist to do the necessary work. The anaesthetist will remain present throughout the whole operation. When you come to, you will be ready to go home.

Booking is recommended and the clinic is normally open between 9am to 3pm. For information or to make a booking, phone 966 73 0058 or 607 821 433.

What´s more, the finished figure carries a secret of its own, as it is actually hollow and has been created in order to act as an urn for the collection and storage of the ashes of the person it replicates.

Although the concept may seem a little morbid at first, to have your loved one´s remains encased in such a unique container may well serve as a permanent reminder of their actual super powers, and with a price tag of 100 dollars, it´s probably well within the budget of most.

Unless you want to add a custom wig that is, which will set you back an additional 300 dollars.

If the superhero range is not quite to your liking, the company can also print the head of your loved one as a life-sized urn, which is then presented on its own pedestal, albeit at a cost of 2,600 dollars, and the company also provides a more “classic” range of urns, should neither of these be quite up your street.

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20:00 Drama. The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries When in Rome. Trailing a vast 1970s drugs syndicate, Inspector Alleyn heads incognito to Italy. But he hasn’t reckoned on murder. Stars Jeremy Clyde.

21:00 Wind Down, relaxing music for the evening.

22:00 Book at Bedtime. Love for Lydia by HE Bates. Episode 2 of 10. Reporter Richardson spends more time with the headstrong heiress.

Wednesday 08:00 With UK, World and Spanish news updates at 15 minute intervals throughout.

11:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson.

13:00 Power Anthems with Paul Baker.

14:00 Drama. Wasted Years - An Inspector Resnick Mystery. Episode 3. The armed robbers are planning a return visit, but this time they vow not to fail.

15:00 Drama. The Children of Witchwood by Wally K Daly. Episode 3 of 5. The Cranford Family’s surviving descendants possess incredible supernatural powers.

16:00 Supersonic 70’s, a Whistle Test special, with Geoff Dorsett.

17:00 The PBT Show with Paul Breen-Turner.

19:00 Comedy. Flying the Flag. Endangered Species. Ambassador Mackenzie turns his attention to the ecology of The People’s Republic’s. Stars Dinsdale Landen.

20:00 Drama. The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries – Opening Night. Inspector Alleyn probes a top actor’s mysterious death. Jeremy Clyde stars.

21:00 Wind Down, relaxing music for the evening.

22:00 Book at Bedtime. Love for Lydia by HE Bates. Episode 3 of 10. Richardson realises both Alex and Tom are also falling under the heiress’ spell.

08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan. Including a chat with Martina Scheurer, the Orihuela Costa coun-

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11:00 Nothing But The Nineties with Mike Brown.

13:00 The Mystery Top 40 with Paul Baker.

14:00 Drama. Wasted Years - An Inspector Resnick Mystery. Episode 4. Inspired by the success of another gang, Darren decides it’s time to get serious.

15:00 Drama. The Children of Witchwood by Wally K Daly. Episode 4 of 5. Could Jackie Lamont’s disappearance be linked to six children burnt in the 17th century?

16:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett.

17:00 The PBT Show with Paul Breen-Turner.

19:00 Comedy. The Navy Lark. The Whitesea Carnival. All the Troutbridge crew have to do is tow a barge. What could possibly go wrong?

20:00 Drama. The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries – A Man Lay Dead. A murder takes place at a country house party, posing a baffling case for Inspector Alleyn.

21:00 Wind Down, relaxing music for the evening.

22:00 Book at Bedtime. Love for Lydia by HE Bates. Episode 4 of 10. Party plans are afoot for the heiress’ 21st birthday and Richardson makes a decision.

Friday 08:00 With UK, World and Spanish news updates at 15 minute intervals throughout.

11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes.

14:00 Drama. Wasted Years - An Inspector Resnick Mystery. Episode 5. DI Charlie Resnick recalls his 1980s nemesis, the soon-to-be-paroled John Prior.

15:00 Drama. The Children of Witchwood by Wally K Daly. Episode 5 of 5. Jackie’s telepathic powers attract the evil attentions of the eerie Cranford family.

16:00 Rewind the Radio with Steven Hambley.

17:00 The PBT Show with Paul Breen-Turner.

19:00 Comedy. Hancock’s Half Hour. A House of the Cliff.

20:00 Drama. The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries – A Surfeit Lampreys. The gentleman sleuth probes the death of the head of a spendthrift aristocratic family.

21:00 Wind Down, relaxing music for the evening.

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Saturday 08:00 Sounds of the 70’s with Gary Jackson.

09:00 Kick up the 80’s with Geoff Dorsett.

10:00 Nothing But The Nineties with Mike Brown.

12:00 Entertainment Power with Paul Baker.

14:00 Partnerships in Radio Comedy with Hugh Denis.

Hugh Dennis sets out to prove that two of anything is fun - and that radio comedy is especially good served in pairs. He presents a selection of six comic duos: Little Britain (March 2002), Much Binding in the Marsh (Feb 1949), In All Directions (Oct 1952), Absolute Power (Jan 2002), Armstrong and Miller (March 1998), and Laurel and Hardy On Tour (2006).

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 Countdown from Hollywood.

Sunday 08:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft.

09:00 Solid Gold Sixties with Geoff Dorsett.

10:00 Supersonic Seventies with Geoff Dorsett.

12:00 Tim Rogers ìClassic Countryî International Radio Show.

14:00 Drama. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. This production of Oscar Wilde’s comedy was mounted to celebrate the centenary of the play’s first night at London’s Haymarket Theatre on 14th February 1895. Starring Dame Judi Dench as Lady Bracknell, Martin Clunes as Algernon Moncrieff, Michael Sheen as Jack Worthing, Miriam Margolyes as Miss Prism, John Moffatt as Canon Chasuble and Michael Hordern as Lane.

16:00 Comedy. Just a Minute. Series 66, episode 5.

Presented by Nicholas Parsons.

17:00 The Ultimate UK Chart Show with Jason Scott, LIVE. 20:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft (Rpt).

22:00 Classical Nights.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Saints and Scroungers. 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 James Martin: Home Comforts. 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 Inside Out. Zack Adesina investigates what happens to returning British jihadists. Iwan Thomas asks whether electric cars have had their day. And Nikki Bedi discovers how new life has been breathed into the birthplace of British cinema.

21:00 EastEnders. Nancy is determined to find out the truth, but will anyone tell her? Sharon has some information for Phil, but how will he react?

21:30 Panorama. Tesco is losing customers, its share price is down and profits have taken a tumble, leading to a recent announcement that it was closing 43 unprofitable stores. It also faces an investigation over its accounting practices. BBC business editor Kamal Ahmed investigates what’s gone wrong inside the supermarket. Postponed from January 12.

22:00 Silent Witness. Protection (Part 1 of 2). Series 18, episode 5. When suspected paedophile Dale Barge is found murdered in a children’s playground, Nikki and Jack are brought in by inexperienced detective Rory Drennan. It’s not long before the team link Barge’s death to a missing child, Lizzie Craddock.

Jack teams up with hard-nosed child protection DI Gina Conroy. They put pressure on Lizzie’s parents Johnnie and Cheryl to try to find her. Lizzie’s social worker Louise is brought in to help, and Nikki encourages her to stay positive when she blames herself for Lizzie’s disappearance.

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

23:35 Waterloo Road. Vaughan’s newly-qualified teachers Marco and Guy start work, but it’s not long before Guy recognises Carrie Norton and the school comes down heavily on their relationship. Christine’s

plan to keep Audrey’s smothering at bay backfires on her, while Sonya is forced to reveal a very private secret.

00:35 The Graham Norton Show. Featuring awardwinning stage and screen actors David Tennant and Olivia Colman who are starring in the hotly anticipated second series of Broadchurch, and legendary Film producer and Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein.

Plus music from Jessie J. 01:20 Film - A Simple Plan (15). Thriller about three men who find millions of dollars in the wreck of a single-engine plane buried in the deep snow of a Minnesota winter. Deciding to see whether the money is missed come the spring thaw - when the plane will be found - they try to sit on their secret without arousing the suspicions of family and neighbours or cracking under the unexpected pressures that gradually accrue. Starring: Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Billy Bob Thornton, Brent Briscoe, Jack Walsh, Chelcie Ross.

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

BBC 2 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Caught Red Handed. 08:35 Rip Off Britain. 09:20 Oxford Street Revealed. 10:05 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 11:05 Claimed and Shamed. 11:35 Click. 12:00 BBC News.

12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 World Indoor Bowls Championships. 18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys.

20:00 Great British Garden Revival. 21:00 University Challenge. 21:30 Only Connect. 22:00 Winterwatch.

23:00 Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Kate Humble: Into the Volcano. 01:20 World Indoor Bowls Highlights. 02:20 Snow Wolf Family and Me. 03:20 This is BBC Two. 05:00 How to Build.

05:30 How to Build 2: Learning Zone.

ITV 06:05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 07:00 Good Morning Britain. 09:30 Lorraine. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

11:30 This Morning. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Tipping Point.

17:00 Mel and Sue. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV

Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Charity’s nerves start to show.

Emma pays an unexpected visit to Ross and Finn.

Aaron is surprised by Robert’s gesture.

20:30 Coronation Street. The factory staff prepare for a night to remember. How will Gary fare in court? Roy begins his community service.

21:00 Richard Wilson on the Road. In the third programme, Richard is exploring the beautiful county of Dorset. His first stop-off is to the coast at Studland where he has a surprising encounter with a local. He then drives to the Jurassic coast with its impressive 180 million year geological history. Richard calls in to the home of one of the county’s most famous inhabitants - Thomas Hardy.

21:30 Coronation Street. Will anyone get out of the crash alive? Yasmeen is concerned about Roy. Gary and Jason celebrate.

22:00 Broadchurch. Hardy faces a race against time as Ellie discovers a startling new piece of evidence forcing them to reassess their suspicions. Meanwhile, life for Mark and Beth is about to change forever, as Ellie comes under intense pressure from all sides.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Exposure. Britain’s Secret Slaves. This undercover investigation reveals how the vulnerable are exploited by criminals who draw them into a murky underworld of fake passports, false visas, and illegal employment. It also hears the stories of women who should be protected by British law, but live in fear.

00:40 The Kyle Files. 01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

Channel 4 06:35 Face the Clock. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 According to Jim. 08:10 King of Queens. 08:35 King of Queens. 09:00 Frasier. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11:00 Undercover Boss. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Four in a Bed. 15:10 A Place in the Sun Winter Sun. 16:10 Countdown. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Dispatches. 21:30 Food Unwrapped. 22:00 The Undateables. 23:00 Catastrophe. 23:35 Bodyshockers.

00:35 The American Football Show. 01:30 24 Hours in

A and E. 02:30 Walking the Nile. 03:25 Man v Weird.

04:20 Grand Designs. 05:15 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners.

C5 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 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:10 Little Princess.

08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends.

08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:10 Milkshake Monkey. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 The Hotel Inspector. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours.

15:15 NCIS. 16:15 When Calls the Heart. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Criminals: Caught on Camera.

20:30 Car Crash TV. 21:00 Storage: Flog the Lot. 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:00 NHS Crisis - The Live Debate. 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.

01:00 Botched Up Bodies. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 The Secrets of the Tea Chimps. 05:00 The Great Artists. 05:25 House Doctor. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – he’s suave, sophisticated and every girl’s heart throb – the swoon that is Nigel Havers.

18.05 Speekee TV – Something for our younger viewers, a fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish. – La Playa 18.15 Bitesize – we chart the progress of a Bay Radio DJ taking part in the Benidorm PDC Darts tournament.

18.30 Viva Vitality – It’s a new year and time we all think about living well, staying safe and looking good.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) with memorabilia collector Pat Graham and Jamie Armstrong.

19.30 Loose Talk – Our panel discuss whether they would consider an extramarital night of passion.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Saints and Scroungers. 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 James Martin: Home Comforts. 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. Linda makes a brave confession.

21:00 Holby City. Sucker Punch. Fletch’s ex-wife turns up on AAU, with dramatic consequences. Jonny goes head to head with Guy. A shocking discovery about Rachel knocks Sacha for six.

22:00 Silent Witness. Protection (Part 2 of 2). Series 18, episode 6. Daniel Garvey is found dead in his car.

Social worker Louise fears that he may have been killed by his 16-year-old stepson Kevin, who has just come out of care. Nikki, Jack and Thomas focus in on Lizzie Craddock’s movements on the night of Barge’s murder. Jack and DI Gina Conroy discover Lizzie’s last known location but fear what they may find there.

Louise comes under further pressure when she is forced to make a call on whether a sick child, Ricky Mansfield, is being abused by his parents.

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

23:35 Count Arthur Strong. We’re Listening. Arthur goes into politics. Spurred on by sleepless nights and noise pollution on his street, Arthur decides to run for local elections. Aided by John the Watch, his head of

security, health secretary Eggy and a reluctant Michael as head of communications, they become a political force that cannot be ignored.

00:05 Film - 2015. Claudia Winkleman and Danny Leigh review the latest UK film releases including Mortdecai with Johnny Depp, sci-fi thriller Ex Machina, crime drama A Most Violent Year and the remake of The Gambler starring Mark Wahlberg.

00:35 Film - The Kite Runner. Oscar-nominated emotional drama about a California-based writer who returns to his Afghan birthplace, now in the grip of the Taliban, to try to make amends for betraying his childhood best friend. Starring: Khalid Abdalla, Atossa Leoni, Shaun Toub, Sayed Jafar Masihullah Gharibzada, Zekeria Ebrahimi, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada.

02:35 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:40 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:00 Little Stargazing. 06:30 Gastro Lab. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

09:20 Oxford Street Revealed. 10:05 Antiques Roadshow. 11:05 Claimed and Shamed. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News.

13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 World Indoor Bowls Championships. 18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys. 20:00 Great British Garden Revival. 21:00 Winterwatch. 22:00 The Eichmann Show. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Kate Humble: Into the Volcano. 01:20 World Indoor Bowls Highlights.

02:20 Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom. 03:20 Film - 2015. 03:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Welcome to the World. 05:30 Get Lost.

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 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Tipping Point.

17:00 Mel and Sue. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Charity takes the stand. Ross goes to extremes to get Emma to stay. Aaron struggles to cover his jealousy.

21:00 Britain’s Best Back Gardens. Alan Titchmarsh goes in search for the best back gardens in Britain.In the final episode Alan examines ten gardens, best described as flights of fancy. These he considers the most creatively and imaginatively constructed plots in the land - brash, and quite brilliantly over the top.

22:00 Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans. Paul’s first stop is Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Here they are raising an eight-month-old orphaned rhinoceros called Olive, whose mother was killed by poachers - 1,000 rhinos are killed for their horns every year. At Na’ankuse, a wildlife sanctuary in Namibia, Paul meets the owner Marlice, who introduces him to some of the resident animals - including a ten-month-old aardvark called Parkie, the strangest creature Paul has ever seen. He also meets Shrinky, a baby baboon who staff member Colette is caring for around the clock. Shrinky arrived in a terrible state, wounded and scarred, and Colette fears she might be brain damaged and have a serious problem with her sight, and he has to serve ice lollies made of antelope blood to a lion cub.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 The Mighty Mississippi. Trevor McDonald con-

cludes his epic journey through the heartland of the USA following the course of its most important river, the Mississippi. He takes the pulse of America today as he travels through the Midwest.

00:40 Secrets From the Sky. Bettany Hughes and Ben Robinson visit Stonehenge, probably our most iconic and mysterious monument.

01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 Loose Women. 04:45 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 06:10 Deal or No Deal. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 According to Jim. 08:10 King of Queens. 08:35 King of Queens. 09:00 Frasier. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11:00 Undercover Boss. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Four in a Bed. 15:10 A Place in the Sun Winter Sun. 16:10 Countdown. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Weighing Up the Enemy. 22:00 24 Hours in Police Custody. 23:00 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. 23:55 Angry, White and Proud. 00:55 Pokerstars.Com and Monte-Carlo Casino EPT Grand Final. 01:55 The American Football Show. 02:50 KOTV Boxing Weekly.

03:15 Challenge Bahrain. 04:15 Snowdonia Marathon 2014. 05:10 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:25 River Cottage Bites. 05:40 Deal or No Deal.

C5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 Wildlife SOS. 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:10 Milkshake Monkey. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 The Hotel Inspector. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:15 When Calls the Heart. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Benefits. 21:00 Cats Do the Funniest Things. 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:00 Suspects. 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 10 Things I Hate About 1990. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Cowboy Builders. 05:00 The Great Artists. 05:25 Great Scientists. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with Keeping Up Appearances star Mrs Bucket AKA Patricia Routledge 18.05 Lets Talk Special – finding out he’s much more than just the dad from the OXO ads – Michael Redfern 18.30 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures – The next challenges for the lads are to catch some big sea game and quad biking in the mountains.

19.00 Youth Tube – What youngsters get up to here .

19.30 Hand Made – Going Ballistic – youngsters with great potential in different areas.l 19.45 Hunt For Giant Sturgeon – The concluding episode of the journey of a man hoping to catch a monster fish.

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Saints and Scroungers. 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 James Martin: Home Comforts. 17:30 Antiques Road Trip.

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

20:00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones host the live magazine show, with a team of roving reporters presenting stories of interest from around the UK, plus big-name studio guests. Followed by BBC News.

21:00 Pets - Wild at Heart: Playful Creatures.

Playful Creatures. First of a two-part documentary using innovative techniques to reveal the secrets of pets’ behaviour, including why hamsters love to run in a wheel, how dogs pick up the rules of the pack and how kittens learn to be solitary hunters. Featuring views of plunge-diving dogs, babysitting cats, acrobatic hamsters and a playful cat outwitted by his prey.

The latest science also reveals why budgies talk, how a cat scales a vertical wall with the help of a special claw, why hamsters stuff their faces with more food than they can eat and the real meaning behind a rabbit’s hop. Plus the free-roaming pet dogs of Cusco Peru, pet rabbits living in a natural warren and the wild-living inhabitants of Cat Island, Japan. Moving Xrays, thermal imagery, minicam-carrying dogs and slow-motion photography show why pets play and how their true wild nature is just a whisker away.

22:00 Crimewatch. The Crimewatch team are live with the latest crime news, appeals and investigations, including a special investigation into online romance fraudsters. Undercover reporters from Crimewatch pose as innocents looking for love and travel to Ghana to expose and confront those exploiting the lonely.

Crimewatch cameras have been following officers from Soca and the National Crime Agency for several years as they worked to bring down a particularly prolific scammer responsible for defrauding at least 19 British women out of hundreds of thousands of pounds through elaborate romance frauds. 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 A Question of Sport. Sue Barker hosts the sports quiz with regular team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell. The guests are rugby league great Robbie Hunter-Paul, Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover, Scottish rugby union international Chris Cusiter and European athletics champion Martyn Rooney.

00:15 The League Cup Show. The four remaining teams find themselves just two matches away from Wembley, as the League Cup semi-finals begin with the first legs. There is action from Tottenham Hotspur’s match against League One’s Sheffield United and extended highlights from the all-Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea.

01:00 Film - The Ring (15). US remake of the cult Japanese chiller. A journalist faces a race against time when she investigates the legend of a strange videotape which allegedly claims the life of the viewer one week after watching it. Starring: Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Brian Cox, Jane Alexander, Lindsay Frost.

02:45 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:50 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:00 In My Shoes. 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer.

08:00 Saints and Scroungers. 08:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under. 09:15 Channel Patrol. 10:00 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 11:00 Claimed and Shamed. 11:30 See Hear. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Lifeline. 14:10 World Indoor Bowls Championships. 18:15 Flog It. 18:55 Party Political Broadcast by the Labour Party. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys. 20:00 Great British Garden Revival. 21:00 Winterwatch. 22:00 Wolf Hall.

23:05 Up the Women. 23:35 Newsnight. 00:25 Super Cars v Used Cars: The Trade Off. 01:25 World Indoor Bowls Highlights. 02:25 See Hear. 02:55 Posh People: Inside Tatler. 03:55 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Human Planet.

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 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Tipping Point.

17:00 Mel and Sue. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:25 Party Political Broadcast by the Labour Party. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Coronation Street. Lives hang in the balance in the aftermath of the crash.

20:30 The National Television Awards. Britain’s best-loved stars and a host of fans join host Dermot O’Leary live from The O2 in London to celebrate the UK’s favourite TV shows and top talent, as voted for by viewers across the country. There is a Special Recognition Award for an actor who is as beloved by the TV industry as he is by the public. Among the presenters are David Tennant and Broadchurch partner Olivia Colman, Strictly’s Tess and Claudia, and Sir David Jason and Jeremy Piven. The woman who spawned the ultimate reality show - Kim Kardashian’s mum Kris Jenner - also presents an award. Among the close-fought battles for the coveted trophies, Benedict Cumberbatch takes on Dame Maggie Smith for Best Drama Performance, and Simon Cowell competes with Mary Berry for Best TV Judge.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Bring Back Borstal. In the second programme, four of the boys have already quit and the nine remaining must learn to take responsibility for the running of the institution including cooking, laundry and washing duties.

00:40 I Never Knew That About Britain. Paul Martin reveals the surprising beginnings of the traditional tiered wedding cake, Suzannah Lipscomb visits a graveyard to find out about the classic British red phone box and Steve Mould reveals how a man from Ditherington changed the skylines of global cities.

01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 06:35 Face the Clock. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 According to Jim. 08:10 King of Queens. 08:35 King of Queens. 09:00 Frasier. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11:00 Undercover Boss. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Four in a Bed. 15:10 A Place in the Sun Winter Sun. 16:10 Countdown. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 The Restoration Man. 22:00 24 Hours in A and E. 23:00 Bodyshockers. 00:00 The Undateables. 01:05 Launched at Red Bull Studios. 01:35 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. 02:25 Film - Big Business (PG). 04:00 Grand Designs. 04:55 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:50 River Cottage Bites.

C5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:10 Milkshake Monkey. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 The Hotel Inspector. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:10 When Calls the Heart. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Cowboy Builders. 21:00 North Pole Ice Airport. 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:00 Suspects. 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Trauma Doctors.

02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 05:25 Great Scientists. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Presenter, commentator, author and golf course designer Peter Alliss is regarded as the voice of golf.

18.05 Ad Hoc Theatre Group presents - Sex Please We’re Willing – Local theatre group Ad Hoc puts on something a little ‘different’. Titillating, risqué and a wonderfully funny stage show!

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Saints and Scroungers. 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 James Martin: Home Comforts. 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. Tensions build within the Carter family.

21:00 Room 101. Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show as actor/comedian and Pointless host Alexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. The show consists of three rounds: modern life, food and drink and the wildcard round.

21:30 EastEnders. Shirley reveals the truth about her past as more secrets come to light, and Stan drops a bombshell.

22:00 Death in Paradise. The Saint Marie Heritage Society is re-enacting the French invasion of the island when its president dies. At first it looks like an extreme reaction to a dodgy stew as the rest of the group have fallen ill - but when lab reports reveal there was poison in the pot, Humphrey is left wondering why the victim was the only one to end up in the mortuary.

Meanwhile, Dwayne takes Humphrey out on the town to show him his own way of celebrating the founding of Saint Marie, and the DI continues to struggle with his feelings for Camille.

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

23:35 Question Time. David Dimbleby chairs the debate from Eastleigh in Hampshire, where another panel of guests faces topical questions from the audience.

00:35 This Week. Andrew Neil presents round-table chat, in which he and his guests take a light-hearted romp through the political and parliamentary developments of the past seven days. They’ll be discussing who is making the headlines and the issues that matter to both MPs and the public.

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

BBC 2 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

09:20 Channel Patrol. 10:05 The Great Interior Design Challenge. 11:05 Claimed and Shamed. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News.

13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 World Indoor Bowls Championships. 18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys. 20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 Winterwatch. 22:00 Winterwatch. 22:30 Surviving the Holocaust - Freddie Knoller’s War. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 The Super-Rich and Us. 01:20 World Indoor Bowls Highlights. 02:20 Panorama. 02:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Making Art Work: First Idea to Final Piece.

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 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Tipping Point.

17:00 Mel and Sue. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Emma is shocked by James’s revelation. Moira feels sidelined by Cain. Ali and Dan get a shock.

20:30 The Kyle Files. In the third programme, Jeremy Kyle tackles the issue of young drinkers. He exposes the bars that are selling alcohol to underage teenagers, and finds himself being attacked with pepper spray when he visits Magaluf.

21:00 Emmerdale. Emma plans to be closer to her sons. Val and Pollard put up a fight against the scrapyard. Nicola confides in Bernice.

21:30 Birds of a Feather. Tracey’s Choice. Series 11, episode 2. Dorien’s book group discusses Crime and Punishment at the house, which turns out to be surprisingly appropriate after Tracey warns Garth not to lead his younger brother astray. This episode features the return of Melanie Fishman, Dorien’s rival from the original BBC series.

22:00 Bring Back Borstal. In the third programme, the Governor asks the lads to think about their life after Borstal and requires them to learn a trade skill.

But before they even get started, last week’s lad of the week Scott Valero has a falling out with the Governor, Jack Burniston takes exception to being asked to shave, and after two weeks of lashing out at the other lads, Craig and Ben Kearney turn their sights on each other. However, working in the community and helping out at the local village does yield some surprising results and leaves the Governor with a big decision to make.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 The Late Debate. Alastair Stewart and a panel of London MPs discuss recent political developments.

00:10 Kids Behind Bars. Indiana’s Wabash Correctional Facility, a maximum security prison, is home to 40 teenagers serving terms for up to 65 years for murder, armed robbery and assault. In the state of Indiana, children as young as ten can be tried and sentenced for serious crimes within the adult criminal justice system. Their childhoods lost, these boys are fighting to come to terms with how just one moment of madness has completely devastated their young lives.

Caught in a system that seems to work against them, what are their hopes for the future?

24 Hours in Police Custody. 01:05 The CCTV Traffic Wardens: Caught on Camera. 02:00 One Born Every Minute. 02:55 Weighing Up the Enemy. 03:50 Food Unwrapped. 04:15 Dispatches. 04:45 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:40 Deal or No Deal.

C5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Traders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS. 16:10 Film Out of Reach. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door. 21:00 Benefits: Can’t Work, Won’t Work. 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother.

23:00 Botched Up Bodies. 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Benefits.

05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 05:25 Great Scientists. 05:50 House Doctor.

01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 06:10 Deal or No Deal. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 According to Jim. 08:10 King of Queens. 08:35 King of Queens. 09:00 Frasier. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11:00 Undercover Boss. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Four in a Bed. 15:10 A Place in the Sun Winter Sun. 16:10 Countdown. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 Location, Location, Location. 22:00 Cucumber.

23:00 Josie: The Most Hated Woman in Britain? 00:00

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to a singer who’s sold more than 60million records worldwide over her 65 year career – Petula Clark.

18.05 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – You don’t have to be a diver to experience and appreciate the beauty that lies off the shores of Spain.

18.30 Easy Horse Care Rescue centre – A documentary about this remarkable charity and the amazing work they do.

19.00 An Evening With... Dave Berry – this 60’s icon still has all the stage presence as he performs live at the Asturias – even down to his ‘one gloved hand’ trademark!

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23RD january 02:45 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:50 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under. 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 12:00 Saints and Scroungers. 12:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News at One. 14:30 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 Escape to the Country. 16:45 James Martin: Home Comforts. 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 Match of the Day Live. FA Cup Fourth Round.

Gary Lineker presents live coverage of a stand-out tie from the FA Cup fourth round. There are just 32 teams left in this year’s competition, and the winners from this tie will be just two victories away from a coveted semi-final place at Wembley. League One side Sheffield United produced one of the shocks of the fourth round last year, knocking out Premier League Fulham with a goal in extra time to win their replay at Craven Cottage.

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

23:35 The Graham Norton Show. Graham invites another group of Hollywood A-listers and British TV big shots to huddle up on his sofa and chat about what they’ve been up to recently - or whatever else takes their fancy - with music by chart stars or up-and-coming artists. He also subjects more audience members to the dreaded red chair - so their stories had better be good.

00:20 Bluestone 42. Nick is distracted when a face from his past becomes the latest team member, making for an uneasy working relationship. Bird thinks Mary is out of touch with the troops - and sets out to teach the padre a lesson - while Mac is teased and accused of being a closet gay. Elsewhere, Mary’s film projector is stolen and she is quick to make an accusation. Comedy drama about a bomb disposal team that was previously shown on BBC3.

00:50 EastEnders Omnibus. A chance to catch up on the week’s drama in Albert Square. Nancy is determined to find out the truth, but will anyone tell her?

Sharon has some information for Phil, but how will he react? Tensions build within the Carter family, and Linda makes a brave confession. Shirley reveals the truth about her past as more secrets come to light, and Stan drops a bombshell.

BBC 2 06:30 Your Paintings. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Helicopter Heroes Down Under. 09:20 Channel Patrol.

10:05 The Great Interior Design Challenge. 11:05 Food and Drink. 11:35 The Travel Show. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 World Indoor Bowls Championships.

18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 Great British Railway Journeys. 20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 Mastermind. 21:30 Food and Drink. 22:00 The Big Allotment Challenge. 23:00 QI. 23:30 Newsnight.

00:05 Film - Albatross (15). 01:30 World Indoor Bowls Highlights. 02:30 Question Time. 03:30 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 Judge Rinder. 16:00 Tipping Point.

17:00 Mel and Sue. 18:00 The Chase. 19:00 ITV Regional News. 19:30 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Emmerdale. Robert is worried by Katie’s persistence. Sam takes Tracy’s side. Jimmy is stunned by Nicola’s feelings.

20:30 Coronation Street. Will lives change in the outcome of the crash? Michelle has a tough decision to make. Yasmeen gives Roy a challenge.

and Saira Khan present the money-saving series. In this edition, they tackle the uncomfortable business of organising family finances when a relative loses mental capacity, and how to claim compensation for delayed flights from airlines without paying a middleman.

21:30 Coronation Street. Is it the end of the road for one crash victim? Michelle answers Steve’s cry for help. Roy attempts to heal old wounds.

22:00 Benidorm. Kenneth and Liam bring a prostrate Joyce breakfast in bed. Promising to find an antidote for the mystery injections he gave her the previous night, Kenneth heads off to seek advice from his old friend Mr Wu. Liam receives a surprise visit from his mum - Les’s ex Gloria. Gloria wants Liam to come home to the UK, and tries to bribe him and Les to get her own way. Glynn announces that he is taking Jacqueline out for a game of pelota. When one of the players get injured, Jacqueline finds herself subbing and reveals a hidden talent. The Oracle is hoping to impress the other guests and staff by walking barefoot across hot coals, and catches Terri’s eye in the process. Kenneth makes it back to the Solana with a cure for Joyce, getting her back on her feet with the help of a local vet.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Film - Knocked Up (15). Alison Scott is out celebrating promotion with a night of drinking and dancing where she meets the reckless Ben Stone. Eight weeks later Alison discovers she is pregnant. The pair decide to stay together but is the rebelious pothead ready for fatherhood? Starring: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel, Jay Baruchel.

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

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21:00 The Martin Lewis Money Show. Martin Lewis

06:35 Face the Clock. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 According to Jim. 08:10 King of Queens. 08:35 King of Queens. 09:00 Frasier. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11:00 Undercover Boss. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Four in a Bed. 15:10 A Place in the Sun. 16:10 Countdown. 17:00 Deal or No Deal. 18:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons.

19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News. 21:00 Jamie

and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast. 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 23:00 The Last Leg. 00:05 Catastrophe. 00:40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 01:05 Rude Tube. 02:00 Film - All About Steve. 03:40 The Ricky Gervais Show. 04:05 The Ricky Gervais Show. 04:30 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:25 Grand Designs.

C5 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 The Wotwots. 07:10 Igam Ogam. 07:20 Fireman Sam. 07:30 Toot the Tiny Tugboat. 07:45 Peppa Pig. 07:50 Peppa Pig. 07:55 Pip Ahoy. 08:05 Milkshake! Bop Box. 08:10 Little Princess. 08:20 The Mr. Men Show. 08:35 Thomas and Friends. 08:50 Noddy in Toyland. 09:00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 09:15 Peppa Pig. 09:25 Peppa Pig. 09:30 Peppa Pig. 09:35 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 09:45 Bananas in Pajamas. 10:00 Tickety Toc. 10:15 The Wright Stuff. 12:10 Cowboy Traders. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours. 15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 16:15 Film - Client Seduction (15). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away.

19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Race to the Pole. 21:00 Ice Road Truckers. 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 00:30 Celebrity Big Brother. 01:15 Super Casino. 04:10 Celebrity Big Brother. 05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 05:25 House Doctor. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Phil Redmond is the creator of Grange Hill, Brookside, Hollyoaks and do you remember the panned daytime drama The Courtroom?

18.05 Frequently Asked Questions – Health insurance and funeral plans are two more important topics discussed on this week’s programme.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon is with 2 veterans.

Champion marathon runner Keith Long and seasoned entertainer Tony Kelly.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Carla Stone introduces more live music including flamenco guitarist Miguel Puerta and interview with Crissy Rock.

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24th JANUARY header;footer;07:00 Breakfast. 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live. 12:30 James Martin’s Home Comforts. 13:00 BBC News. 13:05 Weather. 13:10 Football Focus. 14:00 Bargain Hunt. 15:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 16:00 Escape to the Continent. 17:00 Final Score. 18:20 Pointless. 19:10 BBC News. 19:20 Regional News.

19:25 Weather.

19:30 Now You See It. Mel Giedroyc narrates this light-hearted selection of highlights and lowlights from the magic world, featuring a man who disguises himself as an armchair, grapes that can float into a person’s mouth and strange happenings in a chip shop.

There are also moments some of the illusionists would rather forget with a few tricks that didn’t go entirely to plan.

20:00 The Voice UK. Emma Willis and Marvin Humes join the hopefuls backstage for the third round of blind auditions. As usual, coaches Tom Jones, Will.i.am, Ricky Wilson and Rita Ora decide whether they want the acts based purely on their singing voices, spinning in their chairs to show their interest. Tonight’s hopefuls include a YouTube sensation once signed with Justin Timberlake’s record label, a Lady Gaga tribute act and a former member of 1980s charts stars Black Lace although whether he tries to impress the coaches with a verse of two of Agadoo remains to be seen.

21:25 The National Lottery. Shane Richie hosts the game show in which two contestants pick a selection of dream prizes to make up their personal wish lists, all of which have a connection to their shared history together. They then face categories of questions in an attempt to win their chosen items. Including the Lotto and Thunderball draws, presented by Gaby Roslin.

22:15 Casualty. Rita’s first day as clinical nurse manager gets off to a bad start when her one-time husband Mark turns up to see her, having been released from prison - and when young Grace is reported missing, Connie accuses the ex-con of abducting her daughter. Honey hurts her ankle while re-auditioning at the pole-dancing club, and to keep things discreet she calls on Ethan to help, while Lofty deals with a patient who thinks her child is being abused.

23:05 BBC News. 23:20 Weather.

23:25 Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights. Gabby Logan presents highlights of the FA Cup fourth-round

matches, including Aston Villa v Bournemouth at Villa Park and Birmingham City v West Bromwich Albion at St Andrew’s. Villa needed a late goal to edge past Blackpool in round three, and now faced opposition from another Championship club, albeit one much higher in the table than the Tangerines. Local pride as well as a place in the fifth round was at stake in the Midlands, as the Blues aimed to upset the Baggies.

00:55 The Football League Show. Manish Bhasin presents highlights and all the goals from the latest fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two, including Norwich City v Brentford, Watford v Blackpool and Wigan Athletic v Huddersfield Town.

01:55 Film - Primeval (15). An American news team travels deep into the African jungle in search of a legendary giant crocodile. Starring Dominic Purcell.

03:25 Weather for the Week Ahead. 03:30 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:00 Film - San Demetrio, London (U). 08:35 Angels One. 10:10 Fred Dibnah’s Age of Steam. 10:40 Fred Dibnah’s Age of Steam. 11:10 British Isles: A Natural History, Islands Apart. 12:00 FA Cup Rewind. 13:00 James Martin’s Home Comforts. 13:30 The Churchill Obituary. 14:30 Great Britons. 15:30 Bowls. 17:30 Somerset: After the Floods. 18:30 Flog It. 19:30 Porridge. 20:00 The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. 20:30 The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker. 21:30 The Two Ronnies. 22:00 Holbein: Eye of the Tudors - A Culture Show Special. 23:00 Film - The Artist (PG). 00:35 Bowls. 01:35 Film - Thirteen Days. 03:50 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 CITV. 10:20 ITV News. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:20 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 12:20 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 13:30 ITV News and Weather. 13:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 14:35 The Undriveables. 15:05 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 16:05 Doc Martin. 17:05 Big Star’s Little Star. 18:05 Local News and Weather. 18:15 ITV News and Weather.

18:30 You’ve Been Framed. Harry Hill counts down through 100 memorable videos sent in by viewers, featuring giddy grandparents, cheeky pensioners and absent-minded mistakes from those yet to reach retirement age. Which senior moment will make it to num-

ber one?

19:30 Planets Got Talent. Another selection of the best and worst clips from the global Got Talent franchise narrated by Warwick Davis, including a Michael Jackson-themed diabolo juggler in China, a South African man who can do an impression of any farmyard animal, and a woman who rides a moped through 20 panes of glass without a helmet.

20:00 Stars in Their Eyes. Taking to the stage this week are a sales assistant from Bolton, Greater Manchester, a senior manager of a tanning salon chain from Warrington, Cheshire, a mother from Solihull in the West Midlands, a children’s singing tutor from Rhyl, Denbighshire, and a student from Brentwood, Essex.

21:05 Take Me Out. Sales consultant Lewis from Glasgow, strongman Archie from Wiltshire, toy designer Adam from Cornwall and model Scott from London vie for the attentions of 30 single women, intent on capturing their interest and securing a date.

22:20 The Jonathan Ross Show. Tonight, Oscar winner Colin Firth and up-and-coming actor Taron Egerton talk about their roles in new spy comedy Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Take That discuss their future as a trio, before performing in the studio. Also on the sofa are much-loved actress Caroline Quentin and comedienne Katherine Ryan, who regularly pops up on some of the nation’s favourite panel shows.

23:20 ITV News and Weather.

23:30 Film - Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (15). Romantic comedy sequel starring RenÈe Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. When Bridget discovers her seemingly perfect barrister boyfriend Mark Darcy has unattractive qualities that she’d previously overlooked, she finds herself drawn once again to the dastardly Daniel Cleaver.

01:30 Jackpot 247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 Nightscreen.

Channel 4 06:20 Deal or No Deal. 07:10 How I Met Your Mother.

07:35 How I Met Your Mother. 08:00 Snowdon Race 2014. 08:55 The Morning Line. 10:00 King of Queens.

10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 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 Speed with Guy Martin. 14:30 Channel 4 Racing.

17:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:00 The Simpsons. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 Channel 4 News. 19:30 The Restoration Man. 20:30 Guy Martin’s Spitfire. 22:00 Holocaust: Night Will Fall. 23:20 Film - Unstoppable.

01:10 Film - The Departed. 03:45 Hollyoaks Omnibus.

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 Pip Ahoy. 07:40 The Mr. Men Show.

07:55 Chloe’s Closet. 08:05 Olly the Little White Van. 08:10 Bananas in Pajamas. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:35 Paw Patrol. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:20 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. 09:25 Wanda and the Alien. 09:40 Zack and Quack. 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:10 Jelly Jamm.

10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

11:35 Access. 11:40 Ice Road Truckers. 12:35 Ice Road Truckers. 13:30 Ice Road Truckers. 14:25 Columbo. 16:25 Film - Columbo: Murder Under Glass.

18:00 Film - Columbo: A Matter of Honor (PG). 19:25 Elvis by the Presleys. 21:05 Elvis ‘68 Comeback Special (PG). 22:05 5 News Weekend. 22:15 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:15 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

00:15 Law and Order. 01:10 Super Casino. 04:10 Celebrity Big Brother. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 Make it Big.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Phil Redmond is the creator of Grange Hill, Brookside, Hollyoaks and do you remember the panned daytime drama The Courtroom?

18.05 Frequently Asked Questions – Health insurance and funeral plans are two more important topics discussed on this week’s programme.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon is with 2 veterans.

Champion marathon runner Keith Long and seasoned entertainer Tony Kelly.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – Carla Stone introduces more live music including flamenco guitarist Miguel Puerta and interview with Crissy Rock.

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07:00 Breakfast. 08:30 Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights. 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show. 11:00 The Big Questions. 12:00 Sunday Politics. 13:15 Bargain Hunt. 14:00 BBC News. 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead. 14:15 Match of the Day Live. 17:05 Escape to the Country. 17:35 Songs of Praise. 18:10 Nature’s Boldest Thieves. 19:00 BBC News. 19:20 Regional News. 19:25 Weather.

19:30 Countryfile. The team is in the Highlands of Scotland, following in the footsteps of Robert Burns.

John Craven is at the Falls of Foyers on the banks of Loch Ness, finding out about the poet’s Highland tour and how the area is such a stronghold for the elusive red squirrel. He also visits Killiecrankie, where he meets a fiddle player inspired by a contemporary of Burns.

20:30 Still Open All Hours. A few mysterious goingson in the shop convince Granville the place is haunted

by Arkwright - but the locals refuse to believe him.

That’s not the only ghost, however, as a surprise visitor from the past gets the entire street talking. David Jason stars, with a guest appearance from Paula Wilcox. Last in the series.

21:00 Call the Midwife. Barbara faces her most challenging case so far when she treats a first-time mother, only for the birth not to go according to plan. A new nurse arrives and soon makes an impression on Sister Evangelina, while Sister Julienne is worried about the increasing financial pressure on Nonnatus House, but doesn’t bank on a mystery benefactor coming to the rescue.

22:00 Last Tango in Halifax. John has an unexpected proposal for Caroline, but she soon has greater things to worry about when she receives a phone call to say the police have baby Flora and her nanny Holly is in the cells. Gary’s attempts to ingratiate himself into the family become tiring, and while Alan tries to distance himself from his son, Gillian is less than impressed when her half-brother offers to pay for her wedding.

23:00 BBC News. 23:20 Regional News. 23:25 Weather.

23:30 Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights. Mark Chapman presents action from the latest fourth-round matches, featuring Bristol City v West Ham United at Ashton Gate and Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal at the Amex Stadium. The Premier League visitors in both fixtures were looking to avoid upsets, with the Gunners continuing the defence of the competition

00:30 The Apprentice USA. 01:55 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:00 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:15 Great British Garden Revival. 08:15 Glorious Gardens From Above. 09:00 Countryfile. 10:00 The Football League Show. 11:00 FA Cup Rewind. 12:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 13:30 James Martin’s Food Map of Britain. 13:45 Film - The Long and the Short and the Tall. 15:30 Bowls. 18:15 Ski Sunday.

19:00 Film - Real Steel. 21:00 Top Gear. 22:00 Dragons’ Den (Business and Finance) 23:00 Film Shadow Dancer (15). 00:35 Billionaire’s Paradise: Inside Necker Island. 01:35 Countryfile. 02:30 Holby City. 03:30 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 CITV. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 12:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

13:35 ITV News and Weather. 13:40 Stars in Their Eyes. 14:35 Catchphrase. 15:20 Midsomer Murders.

17:15 Film - The Man with the Golden Gun (PG). 19:35 Local News and Weather. 19:45 ITV News and Weather.

20:00 Get Your Act Together. Actor Nigel Havers is mentored by ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, 1980s pop star Sinitta teams up with pole fitness expert Bendy Kate, TV presenter Gaby Roslin is coached by extreme juggler Marcus Monroe, comedian Rufus Hound joins

magician Jamie Allen, and rapper Chip (formerly Chipmunk) collaborates with the Shaolin Monks. Host Stephen Mulhern follows the rehearsals leading up to the contestants’ big performances as they compete for a place in the talent show’s final.

21:15 All Star Family Fortunes. Hairy Biker Dave Myers and Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd (David Platt) are joined by their families to answer a series of seemingly simple questions based on a survey of 100 members of the public. The winning team then goes on to the Big Money round, where a jackpot of £30,000 can be won for charity.

22:00 Mr Selfridge. Return of the drama based on the life of retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge, played

by Jeremy Piven. It’s 1918 and as the family gathers at Rose’s funeral, a grief-stricken Harry wonders how he will ever get by without his beloved wife. However, nine months later and the Selfridges are in high spirits - Rosalie is marrying renowned Russian aviator Serge De Bolotoff. At the forefront of the lavish wedding is Russian emigre Princess Marie (guest star Zoe Wanamaker), the glamorous mother of the groom, but what is she hiding? Agnes is overjoyed to be reunited with Henri, who has recently returned from the war.

23:00 ITV News and Weather.

23:20 Churchill: 100 Days That Saved Britain. Fifty years after the death of Winston Churchill, this dramadocumentary draws on private letters, diaries and the testimony of his personal physician to reveal how he turned his own failings into victory during his first three months as prime minister in 1940. This was a period when France was collapsing, the Nazis had the Allies on the run, the British Army was being defeated at Dunkirk, and Britain faced invasion by Hitler’s troops.

00:20 The Undriveables. 00:50 The Chase. 01:45 The Store. 03:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:10 Nightscreen.

Channel 4 06:55 NFL. 07:20 How I Met Your Mother. 07:45 How I Met Your Mother. 08:10 How I Met Your Mother. 08:30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Frasier. 09:55 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:30 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast.

14:30 The Big Bang Theory. 14:55 The Big Bang Theory. 15:25 The Simpsons. 15:55 The Simpsons.

16:30 Film - Maid in Manhattan (PG). 18:35 Channel 4 News. 19:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun. 20:00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 21:00 The Hotel. 22:00 Walking

the Nile. 23:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

00:05 Film - Evil Dead. 01:55 The Last Leg. 02:50 Film - Joe Somebody (PG). 04:30 Kirstie’s Best of Both Worlds. 05:25 River Cottage Bites. 05:35 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 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 Pip Ahoy. 07:40 The Mr. Men Show. 07:55 Chloe’s Closet.

08:05 Olly the Little White Van. 08:10 Bananas in Pajamas. 08:25 Make Way for Noddy. 08:35 Paw Patrol. 08:55 Little Princess. 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. 09:20 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. 09:25 Wanda and the Alien. 09:30 Milkshake! Bop Box. 09:40 Zack and Quack. 09:55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. 10:10 Jelly Jamm. 10:30 LazyTown. 11:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 11:35 Access. 11:50 The Hotel Inspector.

12:45 The Hotel Inspector. 13:45 The Hotel Inspector.14:40 Film - Dudley Do-Right (PG). 16:20 Film - Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (PG). 18:05 Film Zookeeper (PG). 20:00 Film - Bulletproof Monk. 21:55 5 News Weekend. 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:00 Film - The Darkest Hour. 00:45 Cats Do the Funniest Things. 01:45 Car Crash TV. 02:15 Super Casino.

04:10 Storage: Flog the Lot. 05:00 House Doctor. 05:25 Make it Big. 05:50 Make it Big.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – he’s suave, sophisticated and every girl’s heart throb – the swoon that is Nigel Havers.

18.05 Speekee TV – Something for our younger viewers, a fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish. – La Playa 18.15 Bitesize – we chart the progress of a Bay Radio DJ taking part in the Benidorm PDC Darts tournament.

18.30 Viva Vitality – It’s a new year and time we all think about living well, staying safe and looking good.

19.00 Let's Talk (series) with memorabilia collector Pat Graham and Jamie Armstrong.

19.30 Loose Talk – Our panel discuss whether they would consider an extramarital night of passion.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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Immediate start up. CALL Suzanne 627 371 731 and start earning today (69127) Bar and Restaurant for lease in Playa Villananitos, San Pedro del Pinatar, Lo Pagan. Established in the area for ten years with a very good customer base. Excellent earning opportunity which has all year round trade and is ready to open now. For more information call Chris on 637 362 863 (69141) VENDING MACHINE ROUTE SET UP ON THE COSTA. NO OVERHEADS . ALL CASH. Euro 30K NETT P.A. Euro 49,900 CALL UK 0044 02392 160657. (69136) For a unique business opportunity earning generous commissions try all our services and just see the earnings potential of Winning Express. Our Arbitrage facility has consistently paid our clients over 2% per month. Our Thoroughbred Fund is achieving 2.5% per month while our Sports

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Home Care Services Does someone in your family or a friend need care at home ? I can provide respite care for the family. I am hard working reliable and English speaking.I have my own transport. I am available for 4-5 hours per day. Cost 10 euro per hour. Excellent references available. Call now for further information 698 444 603. (69132)

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Established on the Costa Blanca for 12 years with hundreds of satisfied customers. Call Tim or Yvonne on 662 211 993 or 610 050 099. (69147) The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is an Opel Meriva priced at just 6500 euro.

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Church Services La Siesta Evangelical Church, opposite the Flamingo Childrens Water Park. 1st and 3rd Sunday 9.30 am Sunday Service, 2nd Sunday 11am Service of Worship and Sunday School, 4th Sunday Holy Communion and Sunday School, 5th Sunday 11am Family Service. Wedding blessings, Baptisms and Funerals. You can

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FOR RENT - 3 bed detached villa, El Galan. South facing. Private Parking. 600 euro per calendar month. INCLUDING BILLS. Call 644 138 502 for info Long Let 2 bedroom apartment.

English language TV, airconditioning, lovely communal pool and gardens. 425 euro per month inclusive of bills. Las Mimosas, clos to all amenities. Call 966 846 398 for info (69137) TORREVIEJA / AGUAS NUEVAS House consists of 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious lounge/dining area, separate kitchen with court yard off.

There is a solarium with sea views and front garden with BBQ area. Property also benefits from air-con and English TV. This house is situated on an urbanisation with communal pool and plenty of parking areas. 550 euros per month, inclusive of allowance for bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 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 pcm, including bills. Call us on 966 772 553 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, tiled gardens front and back, communal pool.

500. Call us on 966 772 553 (69138) MAR MENOR/PLAYA HONDA 2 Bed 1 bath, spacious 1st floor apartment. Separate kitchen, spacious lounge with patio doors leading to a large balcony with storage cupboard, UKTV, communal pool, walking distance to beach 400 pcm including an allowance for bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 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. 400euros including bills.

966 772 553 (69139) PLAYA FLAMENCA/LAS CHIS-

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MOSAS. Large 3 bed 3 bath townhouse with modern furnishings. 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, tiled gardens front and back, communal pool. 525 euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 PILAR DE LA HORADADA. 2 Bed 2 bath townhouse in quiet cul-de-sac location. South facing, modern, comfortable furnishings, English TV, communal pool, short walk to town 425 euros inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (69140) Ref - n1. Spacious south facing 2 Bed, 1 Bath third floor apartment with large terrace. located in La Entrada, Punta Prima. Fully furnished.

Euro 500 / month.965714362 Ref - n2. Modern south facing fully furnished apartment located in a luxury complex with 2 communal pools and tropical gardens in Punta Prima. 2 Bed, 2 Bath & private terrace. Euro 550/month 695 221 271 Ref - n3. Penthouse in the lovely gated complex of Laguna Golf, Playa Flamenca: 3 Bed, 2 Baths living room, balcony & Roof top solarium. Euro 420/month 695 221 271 Ref - n4. First floor bungalow in Duque de Ahumada near Playa Flamenca school. 3 Bed & 1 Bath. Euro 420/month 965 714 362 Ref - n5. Brand new apartment in private community, Lomas de Campoamor: 3 Bed & 2 Bath.

Euro 700/month 695 221 270 Ref - n6. Fully furnished & equipped 2 Bed, 1 Bath apartment in the Luxury Complex of Señorio de Punta Prima.

Underground parking and communal swimming Pool. Euro 530/month 656 804 381 Ref - n7. Front Line 2 Bed, 1 Bath apartment in Rocio del Mar with amazing seaviews, fully furnished, underground parking & communal swimming pool. Euro 420/month 695 221 270 Ref - n8. Large 2 Bed, 1 Bath apartment in quite location with communal pool in Los Altos, open kitchen & balcony.

Euro¨350/month 656 804 381 (69142)

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

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

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

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

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

Euro 217000 (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 front line 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments start from 106.000 Euro, 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 +34 96 897 1860 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. EURO 149950. 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

Monday, 19th January, 2015 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) 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) 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. Euro 120000 (101132) BARGAIN reduced to 57950 EURO. Two bed, one bath Southfacing 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 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. Euro 177000 (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 satellite TV. Walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach. Off road parking and use of a communal pool.

95,000.00 EUR. Call 637 227 385 for further information.

(100884) 2 bed, 1 bath South-facing apartment. Overlooks the pool and has

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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.EUR219,950 call 968 971 860. (100855) 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

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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)

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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) 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.

Euro 128000 (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.

Euro 148000 (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.

Euro 148000 (109515) Beautiful property; 2 bed plus conservatory, 2 bath, in a gated urbanization with lovely green areas and 2 comm. pools, air

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cond. Large solarium, 80 mt2 corner plot. Very well mantained, 3 min. from Habaneras shopping centre. For viewing please contact: 96-673-00-57. Euro 115950 (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: 96-673-00-57.

Euro 147000 (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.

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NEW VALENCIA LAW (LEY 5/2014, L.O.T.U.P)

By Martinez de la Casa Architects This new law affects the international community in Alicante. Up until now, any building, extension or pool could be legalised or it's description updated in the Title Deeds and afterwards registered in the Land Registry once it was 4 years old (with the exception of protected / special areas / inhabilitating participation quotas in Deeds).

The only document needed was an Antiquity Certificate stating the building was over 4 years old. THIS PERIOD HAS NOW BEEN EXTENDED TO 15 YEARS. Fortunately many of the Land Registries will still register (and thereby legalise) all extensions, pools or buildings done within a minimum of four years BEFORE this new law was established. Please note EVERY LAND REGISTRY NOW HAS DIFFERENT CRITERIAS SO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ENQUIRE AT YOUR ASSIGNED LAND REGISTRY BEFORE TRYING TO LEGALISE OR UPDATE AN EXTENSION THAT WAS DONE WITHOUT THE CORRECT LICENSE. Therefore, all extensions made in LESS THAN 4 years BEFORE May 2014 cannot be registered until 15 years old. For example Orihuela's Land Registry (#1), is only registering extensions and/or pools in properties with Antiquity Certificates issued before August 20th.

The rest of the process remains the same; needing an ANTIQUITY CERTIFICATE done by an Architect, at the Notary to update

the Title Deeds (Escritura) with any alterations introduced to the property, such as pools or extensions done with or without a license.

In the case of having done an extension or pool without a license, the Antiquity Certificate, sometimes also called “retrospective licence”, is also very useful to guard against possible sanctions/fines, and to prove the building works were done at least four years before this new law being applicable.

As a result it's highly recommended to avoid putting off potential buyers, due to the existence of unregistered buildings even if done with a license, to have your Antiquity Certficate ready. And in the case that registration is not possible, the Antiquity Certificate serves to offer any potential buyer the maximum possible security against Townhall penalties.

If for your peace of mind and to have certified that your extension/pool was done before the implementation of this new law, you then wish to have your Antiquity Certificate issued, Martinez de la Casa Architects will arrange an appointment to survey the pool/extension requiring only your NIE and current Title Deeds. Later using satelitte images and software we check the age of the pool/extension (pictured is an example used in the process for Antiquity Certification) and combine this with the measurements and documentation taken during our on-site visit. Martinez de la Casa Architects will enquire on your behalf at the Land Registry to check if registration is

allowed with regards to this new law.

The Antiquity Certificate is stamped by the Official College of Architects and delivered within 7-10 days. The applicant can then either update and register the Title Deeds, or wait for change of Property Titleholder's at the Notary.

Due to the surge in requests for Antiquity Certificates, Martinez de la Casa Arquitects has been able to greately reduce prices in the areas affected by this new law (Alicante), therefore the price of a Pool Antiquity Certificates are now at 190 €+IVA, and for Extensions plus Pool, or for the complete property, we can now offer the Antiquity Certificate at 270 €+IVA. The only condition in Alicante is that the building/pool to certify was built 4 years before the 20th August 2014. If your solicitors are working on your case, ask them to contact us to provide the Antiquity Certificate and we will make the whole process easier, faster and cheaper for you.

Martinez de la Casa Architects has experience in over 300 Antiquity Certificates and is one of the most prominent and respectable practices in the area, providing all types of Certificates and Licenses, amongst other services. They are the Number 1 company in EPC certificates (121€ inc IVA) in Murcia, Almeria, Alicante and likewise Number 1 for Antiquity Certificates. See over 100 reviews on their services or call on 665 810 411 if you want to arrange an appointment to have your Antiquity Certificate done (including free consultation and review of paperwork): www.martinezdelacasa.com

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Handicap Plate - Results Of Re-Arranged Matches Evolution 7-1 Pint Depot Queens Pint Depot Kings 7-5 Ale House Division 2 - Result Of Re-Arranged Match Evolution 6-6 Ale House LEAGUE TABLE – DIVISION 1 P W D The Hub Meerkats 12 11 1 The Hub Hyenas 12 11 0 The Porter House 12 5 3 Que Pasa Eagles 12 5 2 Busters Bar 12 3 4 Junction Jackals 12 4 1 Gogarty´s Bulls 12 1 3 Pint Depot Kings 12 0 2

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F 102 111 76 74 65 60 50 38

A 42 33 68 70 79 84 94 106

DIVISION 2 Breakaways Bears The Tavern Drivers Junction Jaguars Misfits (Sporting Life) Que Pasa Kestrels Evolution Ale House Pint Depot Queens

L 0 4 4 3 4 4 7 10

F 98 86 74 74 68 65 64 49

A Pts 46 21 58 14 70 14 70 13 76 13 79 11 80 7 95 3

P W 12 9 12 6 12 6 12 4 12 5 12 3 12 2 12 1

D 3 2 2 5 3 5 3 1

Pts 23 22 13 12 10 9 5 2

180´s: Peter Ayres x 2 (Porter House), Pat Abrams, Alex Nikolov, Lee Maiden (Meerkats), Mike Smith x 2, Del Lister (Breakaways), Shaun Smith, Nick Spicer (Hyenas), Matt Cummins (Pint Depot Kings), Derek Halpin (Evolution) Highest finish: 158 Pat Schofield (Junction Jaguars), Nick Spicer (Hub Hyenas) We have certainly had our fair share of televised professional darts this year. Following the outstanding final of the PDC Championships at Alexander Palace where Gary Anderson prevented Phil Taylor taking his 17th World Crown, the BBC showed one of the best BDO finals of all time. 44 year old Scott Mitchell, a landscape gardener from the New Forest defeated three times champion Martin Adams 7 sets to 6 to take the 100K first prize. It may not have reached the statistical heights of the pro event, but it was definitely edge of the seat stuff that really could have gone either way. I am not sure how much tractors cost these days but a sizeable chunk of Mitchell´s 100K winnings has been put aside for this purpose for his father´s farm. Will the champion follow the footsteps of many of his predecessors, most recently, Stephen Bunting the 2014 champion and move over to the more lucrative PDC circuit. I don’t blame him if he does, in fact I would recommend it, after all, Bunting has shown he can mix it with the best plus he will add a few noughts to his bank account.

Match of the week featured the Hub Hyenas entertaining the Porter House, fielding a side currently without in-form players the wrong side of the English Channel. The Hyenas took all three triples via Joe Hawkins D5, Nick Spicer D8 and exiled John Eyre D2, 6 tons coming from the hosts, with just one reply from Sid Cross. Hot Spice added two more tons and D4 for the first pair with captain Simon Williams

before the Porters got their name on the score sheet courtesy of Ray Hayes and Ray Sanderson D8. Joe Miller D8 made it 5-1 at the break, some scrummy paella awaiting the players. Sue Sanderson was first on in the singles nominated by husband Ray to face the in-form Spicer.

Obviously affected by his gorgeous opponent, Spicer ended up on D1 for both legs even though a tasty 121 and a maximum had set up more conventional outs. Brian Nash´s 3x100 wasn’t enough against Williams who ensured victory and both points for his team. Cross went one up against Miller on D20 but couldn’t prevent the big man taking the next two on D4 and D14. The remaining three legs went to the hosts, each 2-0 via John Saunders D9 and D8, John Eyre D16 and D1 and Joe Hawkins D19 and D16, the latter hitting a respectable 3x100, 1x140 against Hayes 100.

Hyenas big rivals for silverware this term the Meerkats also enjoyed a victory at the Playa Flamenca venue of Busters. Del Kingsbury´s side have steadied themselves and now look like easing into some decent form quite appropriate as their next two matches are against Que Pasa Eagles and the Hyenas. Pat Abrams is close to the form he enjoyed last season where he won both the Mens Merit Table and Singles title.

That said, Busters were again without Mark Filer and Shirley Roberts, but should have taken more than the two legs gained. A D9 from Abrams gave the visitors an early lead despite tons from Ray Harvey and Paul Dowington. The same double was claimed for 1-1 by Irene Russell. Abrams gained his second finish in the third going out on T20,D12, with a ton thrown in. Harvey 105 and D8 made it 2-2, partner Peter O´Rourke added a ton. Lee Maiden 109 and Paul Durrant 140 made it 3 for the visitors, the former closing out D10. Kingsbury made it 4 on D14 pairing up with Dave Frew now finding his feet with the Kats. Dowington 140 faced Abrams in the first singles but was unable to prevent the Meerkat taking out D2 and D4 after 100,85,140 and 98 to set up the double. Maiden ensured the draw against Babs Warren, leaving Alex Nikolov to take the glory against O´Rourke who made it go to three legs including 2x100. Nikolov showing some form with 3x100, 1x121, 1x120. Kingsbury beat Harvey 2-1 the captain scoring a reasonable 3x100. A 114 from Julie Hallett proved fruitless against Durrant 140 to include a nice 84 out. Frew D4 and D10 plus 2x100 made it 10 for the Kats to conclude a good humoured match.

Gogarty´s and the Pint Depot Kings have found the going tough this term, so both sides would probably have taken the draw prior to the match. Unfortunately it wasn’t an option and the Bulls gained their first victory of the season. Richard Pattison took the first on D2 only for the Kings to take the next two through John Crooks D4 and Frankie Wieczorek (“Frankie W”) D3. The Bulls totally reversed the trend taking all three doubles, Pattison the first on D10, Ernie Wilson the second on D5 with Kevin Fitzpatrick D20. The Bulls ensured the draw after Fitzpatrick and captain Steve Woods won the first two singles. Bliss Wright looked certain to take the match after going one up in the next, only for Rob Hogden to win the next two. The Bulls

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wrapped up the match John Crooks 2-1 and Pattison 2-0 both on D2, to win both points for the hosts.

There was some consolation for the Kings via Frankie W who took both legs in the last match, with a tasty 98 out. Matt Cummins was the Kings top man managing 4x100.

The Jaguars gained an early advantage over the Ale House winning two of the three triples through Wendy Hayward D18 and Angie Craggs D6, with Karl Mallinson D2 pulling one back for the Ale men. The licensee made it all square after 4, Pat Schofield D2 giving the Jaguars the lead once again. Some excellent scoring from Tracey Simpson and Hilda Wilkinson looked likely to give the Jaguars a 4-2 lead, however Bernie Whipday 117,D20 and Luke Yarnold 120 made it all square at the break. Craggs scored steadily finishing on D7 for the 7th leg against Tony Woods, Mallinson doing his best with a 121 to haul back the Jaguars, but Schofield was having none of it hitting 114,81,98 and D8 for 3-5. Owen Attwood, breaking in his newly acquired tungstens couldn’t do his new additions justice as Hayward finished the 501 on D5 after an 85 and 107. Simone de Lacy wrapped up the match with a tidy leg nailing 85,135 and D5 for both points. Yarnold and Whipday took the last two, Simpson failing to capitalise on some excellent scoring in the final leg.

Breakaways continue unbeaten after their visit to Que Pasa Kestrels.

The visitors took the first three, Ivan Jones D2, Del Lister D14 and D15, obliging with the doubles, Mike Smith doing the Breakaways scoring with 180 and 120. Gilly Kirby 100,85 countering for the hosts. Russell Lyness D20 reduced the deficit only for Paul Lear to close the 601 after Smith had set things up with 98 and 100, Gilly Kirby outstanding for the Kestrels. Lister made it 1-5 at the break with D11 after a 120 and 137. Lyness D10 and Chris Miles D8 reduced the score to 3-5 only for the Bears to take all remaining legs.

The best of these was Long John Kirby 2x81 playing Smith who rattled off 83,100,81 and D20. Gilly Kirby´s 134 not enough to take out Lear D20.

Misfits girls looked impressive this week as Leah Chesworth D2,D8 and Sonya Cooper hitting a 125 and D18 for the opening three.

Debbie Wright pulled one back for the Royal family on D4 after narrowly missing a bull finish. Lorraine Cox D5 gained a second for their Majesties, Marie Dunne whacking in a 140. Some great scoring from Mrs. Cooper was wasted as the Queens made it all square at half time courtesy of Ann O´Keefe and Margaret Griffiths. Misfits took the next three through John Ashworth, Karl Cooper 140,D16 and Chesworth D5. Rachael Broadhead got the Queens fourth leg in about the same time as Gary Anderson took to win his World championship.

The last two went the Misfits way, Jo Brown celebrating until her battery ran out, Sonya Cooper making it 8 for the hosts.

I bumped into the affable Simone de Lacy in the week, last season´s Ladies Merit Table winner, who really loves her darts. She tells me the current format of two divisions is working really well and all the teams who have expressed an opinion agree with the sentiment.

Simone mentioned the vageries of how to close a 501 the best way to include percentages etc and we thought it a good idea to include an item on the subject next week. Here´s one to start! Your opponent is on a double for the league title and its your throw. After your first dart you require 15. What do you go for?

The semi final draw for both the KO Cup and Handicap Plate will take place this week, also entry forms for the new triples event will be distributed. Entries for this may be mixed, fee 5 euros. Merit Table positions will be published next week.

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W 42 35 35 34 33 32 27 24 24 22 22 4

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This Weeks Top Performers

Game/Scr Game/Hc Series/Scr Series/Hc L 14 20 20 22 23 24 29 31 31 34 34 52

Tot 31884 32269 31347 31900 31304 31728 31676 31724 31324 30397 30198 28469

Gms 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42

Ladies Gents Jackie Priest 222 Terry Capon 225 Jackie Priest 258 Gary Walsh 251 Sue Duke 528 Gary Walsh 562 Sue Duke 660 Gary Walsh 646 Av 759 768 746 759 745 755 754 755 745 723 719 677

Hi-G 838 841 821 904 881 861 859 845 842 840 791 754

Hi-S 2343 2488 2362 2484 2424 2364 2410 2374 2421 2384 2286 2146

Pts 84 71 71 68 66 64 54 49 49 44 44 8

ESTRELLA DAMM CRIBBAGE By Ron Sheldon

January 15th and week 16 and we have Dorothy’s Magpies and Ron’s Voles tied level in 1st place. The Magpies had yet another close win taking 2 of the last 3 against Mike’s Peacocks who had Mike & Mary best with 2 wins while Magpies pair of Martin & John yet again could only manage 1 win.

Also now equal 1st are Ron’s Nacho Voles who over-shone Jim’s Siesta Sharks with a fine win with Ron & Jean maximising on 3 wins while for the Sharks John & Ken failed to score.

Still hanging on to 3rd spot are Brian’s E&I Jaguars who fell to Keith’s E&I Merlins in a tight finish with 2 pairs for the Merlins scoring 2 wins while Basil & Shelagh were best for the Jaguars also with 2 wins Moving up 1 place to 4th are Richard’s Ospreys who gave my Falcons our 7th loss out of the last 8 with all their 3 pairs winning 2 games while Mel and Fred were best for the Falcons with 2 wins.

Up at the Steakhouse Steve’s team had a fine 7-2 win against Peter’s Galleon who dropped 2 places having had Peter & Frank blobbing out with a zero while Les & Terry scored 3 wins for Steakhouse.

Over at Lo Crispin, the Tavern had a fine win over Paul’s Catorce whose best pair of Brian & Mary had a full house with 3 wins while for Lo Crispin 2 pairs managed 2 wins each.

In Meson Galea Brian’s “B” team went down against Ayliff’s “A” team as each pair could only manage 1 win each while for Ayliff, Alan & Peter maximised with 3 wins.

Last but not least, at Mr Smiths, Les’s Jays were the other 7-2 winners against Alan’s Robins whose pair of Alan & Pat registered a zero while for the Jays 2 pairs topped out with3 wins each.

Results and League Table after Monday 12th January 2015 Rojales Steakhouse 7-2 The Galleon Lo Crispin Tavern 5-4 Catorce Casa Ventura Falcons 3-6 Casa Ventura Ospreys Izzys Bar Peacocks 4-5 Izzys Bar Magpies Ebony & Ivory Merlins 5-4 Ebony & Ivory Jaguars Bar Meson Galea "B" 3-6 Bar Meson Galea "A" Mr Smiths Jays 7-2 Mr Smiths Robins La Siesta Sharks 3-6 El Cortijo de Nacho Voles Izzys Bar Magpies El Cortijo de Nacho Voles Ebony & Ivory Jaguars Casa Ventura Ospreys Bar Meson Galea "A" The Galleon Catorce Bar Meson Galea "B" Ebony & Ivory Merlins Lo Crispin Tavern Casa Ventura Falcons Mr Smiths Jays Rojales Steakhouse La Siesta Sharks Izzys Bar Peacocks Mr Smiths Robins

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 13 13 11 10 10 10 8 8 8 7 6 6 6 5 4 3

L 3 3 5 6 6 6 8 8 8 9 10 10 10 11 12 13

F 91 91 81 82 81 76 71 67 66 76 67 62 61 64 57 59

A 53 53 63 62 63 68 73 77 78 68 77 82 83 80 87 85

Diff 38 38 18 20 18 8 -2 -10 -12 8 -10 -20 -22 -16 -30 -26

Pts 26 26 22 20 20 20 16 16 16 14 12 12 12 10 8 6

Carp-R-Us Angling Club News Correction to last weeks news. The winner on the day was new boy Tom Marshall. Sorry.

Thursday the 15th of January, the Club should have fished the River Segura, Eden Canal stretch for Round 5 of the of the Winter series. However this had to be changed to Benijofar as the cutting of the reeds is still in progress. The results from the match are as follows: First was John Brightling, Second Dennis Pick and Third Tom Marshall.

The next match on Thursday 22nd January will hopefully be on the River Segura on the Eden Canal stretch, with pegs at 8.00am and fishing from 9.00am to 2.00pm.

The next of our Quiz nights will be held at the Bar

on Tuesday the 27th of January. The cost is 1 Euro per person and teams to a maximum of 6 are allowed to take part. All are welcome to attend members and non members alike.

The next Sunday Club meeting will take place on the 1st of February with the Committee at 10.00am and followed by the General meeting at 11.00am.

Nominations are now open for the Clubs Committee and also forms for any proposals for discussion at the Clubs A.G. M which is on March 1st.

These forms must be given back to the Secretary, Treasurer or President by the 1st of February.

The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is to be found just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar and near to the Repsol garage Any one interested in joining this Angling and Social Club can come along to a meeting or get information by phoning 966717923 or you can find us at www.carprus.net .

FOUR TIME MAJOR WINNER Ernie Els’s course on the Malaysian island of Langkawi lies amidst a million year old tropical rainforest stretching to the shores of the Andaman Sea. Originally designed in 1992, the 18 hole championship course has been completely renovated and reopened to rave reviews.

The Els Club Teluk Datai, managed

by Troon Golf, was built to strict environmentally friendly standards, and “aims to preserve and enhance the natural environment amidst unique luxury and eco golf educational experience” whatever that means.

THE HONDA CLASSIC (23rd February) at PGA National is one of the premier events on the PGA TOUR, and players compete for a purse of over $5.6 million. Russell Henley prevailed last year in a four man playoff against Russell Knox, Ryan Palmer and Rory McIlroy.

McIlroy began the day with a two shot lead, but stumbled with a final round 74. However he did improve as the year went on.

JIM FURIK COMMENTED on how the initial Ryder Cup task force meeting at Palm Beach went.

“It was productive,” he said. “We didn’t come up with any answers, but we wanted to air everyone’s thoughts. It was a very open discussion; nobody felt like they had to hold anything back if they weren’t happy.”

As the players airing their opinions included Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Raymond Floyd we can be pretty sure their feelings were well and truly aired.

SCHOOL OF GOLF’s MARTIN HALL says fairway wood problems are often related to a lack of understanding about how to execute the shot.

Trying to sweep the ball off the ground, as many players have been taught, is apparently a mistake.

Hitting slightly down on the ball and taking a small divot is the actual goal. “If you can make that adjustment you'll see immediate improvement when it comes to accuracy and distance,” says Martin. I’ll try anything once.

THE EUROPEAN OPEN, founded in 1978, was played at various courses in England, including Sunningdale and Walton Heath. At it’s height the total prize money reached £2.4 million. It folded in

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2009 due to lack of sponsorship. The current deal with BMW expired after the PGA last year at Wentworth. The European Tour has been struggling to find sponsors. The tax man doesn’t help either, dipping into the prize money overseas competitors make in the UK. Graham McDowell says he would like to see the revival of the iconic events on the European Tour.

It’s been a tough 7 or 8 years; losing events in Spain, Germany and the UK. However, things are looking up. There will be 6 new European Tour events this year. I know they include the Thailand Classic, Indian Open and Mauritius Open, but the European Open is to return in September, albeit in Germany. Then there’s the ever popular Irish Open in May, and Paul Lawrie is to host a new tournament, the Saltire Matchplay in July on the Murcar Links, his home course near Aberdeen, as part of the Race to Dubai. The British Masters could also be returning for the first time since 2008. So cheer up Graham, all is not lost.

JAZZ GREATS such as Count Basie will put harmony into your putting stroke, according to new research. Male players are 17% and ladies 10% more accurate while listening to jazz on the practice green. Country music improves baseball performance and rap raised basketball skills but jazz does it for golfers. It is suggested it helps them calm down, concentrate and improvise on the green. So on with the headphones: “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!” Until next time, happy golfing.

Contact Mick for all your regripping and repair requirements. Tel: 638 859 475.

EL PLANTIO 2 GOLF SOCIETY By John O'Brien This weeks competition was a Waltz, there was 21 players and we went out in teams of three, only one score to count on hole one, two on hole two and three on hole three, then it's back to one score again.

The day started cloudy and very chilly, but as the match progressed the weather warmed up and so did the golf, so much so that by the time one member reached the 7th he was so hot he managed a hole in one, well done to Dave Swann, shame about the next hole, he didn't score, ah well! thats golf.

There were some good scores in today but the top three all managed the same score.

The results this week: Nearest the pin: Hole 5; Gordon Abba & hole 9; Ian Craig

3rd place: Dave Smith, Dave Swann & Rod Loveday with 75pts. 2nd place: John O'Brien, Laurence Wanty & Bryan Watson with 75pts 1st place: Ian Craig, Gordon Wayne & Bob Bryant with 75pts. The next competition is on Tuesday20th January at El Plantio.

Put your name on the list in the club house by Sunday, if you would like to play. Be sure to be there well before 9am on Tuesday.

New members are welcome to join the El Plantio Golf Society, where special membership price is available for anyone who joins the Society. Visitors are always welcome, contact Ian Henderson, Tel: 966716616 or Mob: 636116230

LAS SALINAS WINTER PETANCA LEAGUE The las salinas winter petanca league has now reached the half way stage with more surprises. The window for signing on new players is now closed.

In the 1st division buccaneers with a good win away at Dominos dragons go top of the league, closely followed by Amigos Belgas 1 and Rocajuna, who had good home wins. In the 2nd division Breeze bar cannons were surprised at losing to peacocks red. A good win for Los bandidos now puts them at the top of the league. Also a good win for XPS keeps them in contention. In division 3 a hard fought win for Amigos 2 keeps them top of the league, but Bagul 1 are hard on there heels with a good win againstt

Breeze bar hurricanes. The 4th division leaders pumas had a strong win against San Miguel tigers, but Amigos Belgas 3 keep up the pressure at the top with a good away win at Torre Bears 2 . In division 5 league leaders Guardamar should have had a hard match away at Falcons but came away with a good win. Dominos mcoys kept up the pressure with a good win away at escorpiones. In div 6 Bagul 2 have now won every match they have played and look good for promotion with rocajuna lions Sonsors Rapid repairs, casa manuel ,kosta kitchens dominos bar, EDP (electric)

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Emerald Isle Bowls Club.

12th jan. What a great start for all the Emerald Isle Teams, the Titans beat the San Luis Trekkers by 14 points to nil & shots 132-71, The E.I. winners were: Pat Heaney, Mike Stacey & Pete Willicott (28-6).

Chris Ayling, Glenda O'Dell & Jim Mulloy (25-6). Graham Roberts, Reg Fooks & Roger Whitlock (23-12). John Zeller, Ron White & Mel O'Dell. (20-16). John Jarvis, Barbara Eldred & John Mullarkey (15-12). Mary Whitlock, Len Fisher & Keith Jolliffe. (21-19) Before the game started the Titans Captain wanted the Trekkers to be saying " Beam us up Scottie" but had to be content with Live long & prosper Titans!! But Geoff was only joking.

E.I. Neptunes beat Quesada Diamonds by 12 points to 2, & shots 10780. The E.I. winners: Sandra Kavanagh, Yvonne Mallaburn & Frank Close. (21-13). Nancy Inwood, Marion Willicott & Glyn Inwood (19-13). Marilyn Shatwell, Linda Vincent & Gerald Shatwell. (139).

Sheila Wickens, Trish Hanna & Brian Kavanagh (17-15).

Elwyn Morris, Mo Thomas & Alan Howcroft (19-11). Their song could be "Moving on up" !

What a well earned for the E.I. Moonrakers who beat San Luis by 12 points to 2, shots, 112-91. The E.I. winners were: Keith Watson, Neville Pulfer & Brian Donohoe. (24-10). Denise Horne, Marion Neve & Tony Harris (16-12). Trish Oscroft, Les Bath & Trevor Oscroft (17-16). Lil Harris, Don Martin & Alan Clasper. (23-16) Gordon Smith, Bob Colston & Alan Padfield (21-19). Best result all year, the Moonrakers are on the move.

A good day for Frank Close & his red team in the friendly league, beating La Marina by 3 rinks to nil (66-36). Not quite so good for the blue team who went down 2-1 against El Rancho, close game though.

Did'nt get the Fed 4s result in time, but it will be in next week. A very happy week, good weather good bowling, Keep it up, Robin (the scribe) Adams.

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB

By Brian Hewett WINTER LEAGUE - On Tuesday 7 Jan 15 the second half of the season got underway with our Leaguers at home to Bonalba. And what a cracking start it was with good wins on 3 rinks and 123 shots for to 67 against giving GLs 10 points to 2 against. The Berleeners also went mad with 36 shots for to 7 against. These winners deserve a mention & they were: Sue Johnson, Mike Thomas, Angie Goodfellow & Skip Tom Hill and just for good measure they also got a Golden Shot. Great start everyone to the 2nd half of the season SABA ENTERPRISE LEAGUE. Sycamores at home to VB Albatrosses. A slow start to the 2nd half with a score line of 10 points to our 4. BRM was Margaret Dewar, Dave Thompson & Skip Dave Dudding (23-13). The Maples were away to SM Pulsars and fared no better than the Sycamores with 10points against to 4 for. BRM was Di Lawton, Mel Brown & Skip Ian Brewster (23-13)again!

SABA VOYAGER DIVISION Chestnuts v Maz Mariners. Chestnuts 10 points against four. Rinks 4 and shots 103 for to 85 against. BRM was Joan Hunter, Sue Johnson and Skip Yours Truly (21-14) !! just pipping Pat Wray, Mike Veale & Skip Noel Cork (20- 14) SOUTHERN LEAGUE. It was Greenlands v La Siesta all day today and GL came out on top by a short head, fifteen rinks to six.

Div. A. The Oaks were away to LS Blues Three inks each: shots for 92 against 100. BRM Jan Pocock, Roy Cordell & Skip Brian Pocock. (20-13) Div. B. The Elms were at home to LS Gold. A whitewash for the Elms; shots for 131 against 69. Everyone an ace!!

Div. C Our Cedars took on the LS Silvers away. A good days bowling on a very windy and cold afternoon, sides separated only by aggregate, shots for 84 against 123. BRM Ron Stanfield, Jim McClean & Skip Chris Dewar.

FEDERATED 4s LEAGUE - Our Bears took on the Quesada Leopards at home and gave them a good hugging, Rinks for 2 out of 3; Shots for 51 against 47, Points for 6 against 2.

BRM; Phil the Voice, Margaret Dewar, Trevor Vanner an Skip Chris Dewar (20-13).Great way to come back Chris!!

Our Bulls were away to Quesada Panthers and they returned the hugging!! Greenlands got 2 points from one rink but it was a good win !8 shots to 10.

Saturday High Rollers - A good attendance with 26 bowlers. The Winners are; Jim Wilcox with 29 Points Sandra Heath 22 points Third place, on 20 points, was our visitors John Piper. won. The New Years Wonderful Wooden Spoon winner was Jim McLean.

Monday, 19th January, 2015

Country Bowls Report

By StJohn Broadhurst It seems a long time since my last report and we’re into the middle of January already. How time flies when you’re bowling!

First match last week saw the Flamingos make the short journey to Horadada on Monday, 12 January to take on the Falcons in the CBBA Discovery league. The Falcons had their wings clipped with the Flamingos winning four rinks as well as the long game. Winning rinks were Glynis Broadhurst, John Wright, StJohn Broadhurst 18-9. Pat Patton, Bryan Kirk, Brian Patton 27-15. Carole Donnellan, Sandra McIlroy, Dennis Birkett 19-10. Sheila Whitehall, Andy White, Peter Whitehall 15-14. Overall shots Flamingos 106 (10 pts) Falcons 97 (4 pts) Next up were the Clarets on Thursday, 15 January in the first match of the Federated Fours league for 2015. They played host to San Luis Blues who won all three rinks for a comfortable win. Overall shots Clarets 34 (0 pts) Blues 61 (8 pts).

The final game of the week on Friday, 16 January saw the Ramblers entertain Quesada Swallows in the CBBA Southern league. In the opening game of the season the Swallows beat the Ramblers 14-0, but this time round the Ramblers fought hard to win on two rinks and only lost out on the long game by 20 shots. Winning rinks were Del Gunning, Peter Robins, Karen Kirk 15-14. Andy White, Les Turner, StJohn Broadhurst 24-7. Overall shots Ramblers 94 (4 pts) Swallows 114 (10 pts). www.countrybowlsclub.com

La Siesta Bowls Report

By Norman Adcroft SABA Discovery and Voyager Leagues 12th Jan. The Apollos played an afternoon home game against the La Marina Pathfinders and won the match 11-3 by winning four rinks and drawing on one. Our winners were, Hilary Clarke, Sue Jordan Jean, Cooper 31-6 (Super Win) Jean and Norman Murphy, Dave Livesey 21-12, Barbara Cooper, John Clarke, Jack Cooper 20-11, Ann and Robert Heath, John Ball 19-13 and our drawers Carol Broomfield, Doug Smith and George Richardson 17-17. Shots to us, 120-77.

The Pioneers had a better game this week, although still no win. We won two and drew one rink and got very close to taking a further rink, hence the closeness of the overall score 96-108. This week’s winners were, Derek Souter, Tom Heaslewood and Gary Thorpe 14-10, Win Kirton, Dave Davies, Carol Thorpe 17-13 and our drawn rink, Pat Baylis with Roy and Sheila Millward 16-16. Score 6-8 The Sputniks had a home game against the Vistabella Drivers and half way through the match it was looking good with each side holding three games each. Alas at the finish it was Vistabella who held their nerve and went on to win 0-14 win taking all 6 games and shots at 71-132.

Federated 4’s 13th Jan. We won our Fed 4’s game today 6-2 against Horadada. Our winners were, John Moss, Bill and Sue Jordan, Brian Harman, 21-8, and Jeanie Clements, Alan Barton, Brian Gardiner and Jean Cooper18-17.Shots 53-45.

Winter League 14th Jan. Our Winter League team lost on all but one rink today away to a strong and competitive Quesada side. Our sole winners were, John Moss, Jean Murphy and Yours Truly skipped by Vic Moore. 23-7. Result to Quesada 10-2 and shots 103-72.

CBBA Southern League A, B and C 16th Jan. The Blues gained eight points today, a good start for the New Year.

Winning Rinks, Ramsay Sinclair, Alan Barton, Pat Harman 27–15, Jeanie Clements, Robert Heath, Colin Lloyd 19–8, Joy and Brian Gardiner, Jean Cooper 18–13.

The Golds were away to Greenlands Elms and it was a disaster for us.

Some games were close but in the end Greenlands got the result. Shots 131-69, Points 14-0.

The Silvers just came out on top at home against the Greenlands Cedars winning 8-6. Winners were, Val Dalton, Alex Morrice, Harold Charleton 27-8, Irene Laverick, Beryl Styring, Irene Mangan 19-17, and this week’s Superstars (with a whitewash) Penny and John Porter Skipped by John Lincoln 30-0. Shot’s to us, 123-88.

Chicken and Egg 14th Jan. Chicken, Dorothy, Wine, Barrie Barrington, Eggs, Eric Cantona. (I don’t know either!!)

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LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB

By Bobbie Sims We started the New Year with a 3 day tour to Mojaca, we played 2 games against Indalo, Saturday was 3 rinks each and an overall shot difference of 1 and Sunday our shot difference was 2 well done everyone against a good squad from Indalo, other half of our group played the same 2 games at the new club at Mojaca, yet more lost games, 68 and 4 shots between us and 5-9 and 16 shots, great effort all round.On behalf of everyone who went, I would say a big thank you to Martin Butler for organizing a great weekend.

LA MARINA PATHFINDERS - 1 win and a draw gave us 3 points to 11 against La Siesta Apollos this week, the winning rink was, Anne Stone, Berni Carr, Sue Daniels 18-12.

LA MARINA ASTRONAUTS - A tough day against Monte Mar Matadors 0 pts this week, and our shots were 85-142, better luck next time.

LA MARINA EXPLORERS - First game of this year against San Miguel Meteors was 4 points to 10 and shots were 86-117, top team were Frank Polak, Barry Sadler and Barry Latham 25 LA MARINA DOLPHINS - 6 points to 8 against our Seagulls and only 15 shots difference 100-115. First place honours went to Angie Butler, George Furzer and Dave O'Sullivan 20-12.

LA MARINA SEAGULLS - A win against the Dolphins by a tight 2 points 8-6 and shots of 115-100. 2 teams ended up with the same shot difference, Gina Hindle, Barbara Forshaw and John Morgan 26-11 and Ann Stone, Berni Carr and Sue Daniels 22-7 LA MARINA SHARKS - First game of 2015 was a close call 6 points to 8 and the shot difference was 97 118, all our winning games were fairly even but the top rink by 3 shots was Ron Maiden, Phil Pape and Barry Latham 22-19.

We would just like to mention that a long standing member Barbara Cooper, who we had not seen for some time because of illness passed away just before Christmas, we send our condolences.

Vistabella Bowls Report

With Lynne Bishop SABA Enterprise league. The Albatrosses played the Sycamores at Greenlands, they won four rinks and the long game. L Bishop, C Watkins & M Furness 29-10. L Watkins, L Barber & E Bishop 22-11.

A Leggatt , M Regan & I Kenyon 23-12. G Bater, S Pearson & B Brown 20-13. Points 10-4. Shots 121-87.

Voyager league. The Drivers played La Siesta Sputniks at home they grasped another magnificent fourteen points securing their top of the league position...nice one! AM Stevenson, B Corbishley & S Mynott 30-10. Mo Foulcer, J Neve & J Harwood 26-11. D Harwood, P Rafferty & M Foulcer 22-8. D Leggatt, S Norris & B Norris 19-14. O Ratcliffe, M MacLean & B Dunn 17-12. B Pointon, S Allman & R Lee 18-16. Points 14-0. Shots 132-71.

The Eagles played the Romulans at San Luis, unfortunately not being able to field a full side they had to pay a penalty. They did have two winning rinks from A. Kendall, R Hudson & B Kelman 26-15 and L Prockter, K Savage & D Hudson 16-15. Points 4-10. Shots 75-105.

Winter league. A trip to Bonalba this week where the team won on three rinks and the long game. G Bater, J Chaplin, M Regan & I Kenyon 27-10. L Watkins, T French, L Barber & M Furness 29-13. O Ratcliffe, B Brown, C Watkins & A Brown 17-15. Points 8-4. Shots 100-77. Vistabella won the Friendly, well done.

Fed 4's. C Division, The Vikings. Our first match was away at San Miguel and we won 5-3, picking up the points were L Bishop, S Pearson, L Barber & E Bishop 28-11. A M Stevenson, B Brown, M Regan & A Brown 17-17. Shots 55-45.

Southern League A division. Lanzadores at home against La Marina Sharks picked up three wins plus the long game. J Chaplin, L Barber & J Bowman 23-9. S Burrows, N Burrows & I Kenyon 22-11. L Bishop, C Watkins & M Furness 20-15. Points 8-6. Shots 118-97.

C Division. Vistabella Picadores v Conquistadores. Four wins for the Picadores from B Pointon, S & B Norris 39-8. D Leggatt, J Neve & R Lee 27-5. T Sambrook, S Allman & M Foulcer 19-17. D Harwood, A M Stevenson & J Harwood 21-20.

Conquistadores two winning rinks were R Smith, R Hudson & P Cadwell 20-8. P Wright, T Jones & A Sinclair 23-14. Points, Picadores 10, shots 128, Conquistadores 4, shots 93.

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EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB

The first match of the year found The Broncos entertaining Monte Mar Toreadors, on a mainly overcast morning; a few of us were a little rusty, myself included. But we had great fun in good company and won the match to boot, as the home team should. Broncos took the rinks 3-2 with one drawn and also won the overall shots by a smallish margin. Edward Elsam, Tricia Elsam and Malc Elmore 17-7. John Cleal, Sandra Twentyman and John Skipper 16-21. Rob Clark, Brian Taylor and John Newell 15-15. Bob Easthope, Ron Edwards and Shirley Edwards 11-26. Tony Robinson, Graham Day and John Donovan 21-9. Helga Schiffman, Malc Sykes and John Featherstone 27-16.

The Invitational Rinks League restarted with the visit of Emerald Isle Blues and a lovely morning in glorious sunshine was had by all. A really tight game with El Rancho winning one rink comfortably, losing one rink and the third was won by El Rancho on the last end by one shot, to give ER the two points. The friendly rink proved to be a tight game right up to the last end and ended up being the expected draw.

Friday found The Mustangs being entertained by Quesada Swifts, despite several close matches, Swifts took the rinks by 4 to 1 with the other drawn, and some scores belied the closeness of the play. But we had a splendid morning as usual at Quesada. Maxine Wright, Malc Elmore and Rod Wright 3-30. Geoff Wright, Barbara Jones and Geoff Jones 9-27. David Haynes, Richard Needham and Malc Sykes 9-22.

June Whitworth, Keith Cunningham and Stew Hamill 16-15. Jim Gracie, Gary Newson and John Newell 15-16. Jane Hamill, Merv Armstrong and David Whitworth 19-19. For membership details contact Brian Taylor on 965 07 7093 or at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966 77 4316 or at elranchobowls. secretary@gmail.com. Sponsored by Rightmove.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

By Paul Thomas SABA LEAGUE Pulsars played at home against Greenland’s Maples we won on four rinks and the overall shots it was very close for winning on 5 rinks. Shots for 118 shots against 91 Points for 10 points against 4. Comets played away to La siesta Pioneers winning on 3 rinks and drawing on 1 Shots for 108 shots against 96 Points for 9 points against 5. Meteors played at home to La Marina Explores festivities over, now down to serious bowling, a couple of games could have gone either way, but the Meteors put on the pressure and came through winning on 4 rinks and taking the overall. Shots for 117 shots against 86 Points for 10 points against 4. Winter league early Wednesday Morning our winter league team travelled north to take on Javea BC, as expected a very tough game on all rinks, with the points going points for 4 points against 8. Fed 4’s Thursday afternoon saw the start of the Fed 4´s League, our Mohawks entertained Vistabella Vikings, resulting in 1 win, 1 draw and loosing on 1 Points for 3points against 5 to the Vikings. Tough game against a very strong team. Southern League Jaguars played away to Monte Mar matadors a good win against a strong team we won on 4 rinks and lost 2 rinks on the last end points for 10 points against 4 shots for 103 shots against 96 San Miguel Bowls club is sponsored by Right moves. Any information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact Eileen Potts 966730376

QUESDADA BOWLS CLUB

The new season got off to a disappointing start for both our SABA teams, with the Diamonds travelling to Emerald Isle and only managing to take two points, well done to the winning rink of Linda Armstrong, Stella Jakeman and Abby Benson,. The Pearls were hosts to San Luis Klingons with both teams vying for top of the league. In the event the Pearls only managed to take 4 points with the winning rinks of George Carnell, Deidre Leeming and Jason Prokopowycz and Dave Donovan, Nigel Baigent and Derek Sale leaving us in second place by 1 point.

Our Winter League got back to form this week with a 10-2 win over La Siesta, and with a good win by our Berleen Team we are now back in top position in the Berleen League. After the game our whole squad go together for an excellent meal provided by the new owners of The Club.

The Club are now pleased to offer a daily menu of good food, including breakfast, and Sunday Lunch in the newly refurbished “Bistro”.

The Bowls Club now offer open bowling on Tuesday afternoons 1.30 p.m. for 2.00 p.m. where your host will be Jack Burrell and prizes are on offer. Members and non members are welcome. Bowls are available to hire. For more information about our club, please contact Joe Riley on 96 572 5787 or e mail joediriley@gmail.com.

Monday, 19th January, 2015

MONTEMAR BOWLS CLUB

Monday 12th January, MonteMar Matadors were Away to La Marina Astronauts, and what a result for the Matadors Winning on all 6 Rinks.

David Eades, Ethal Finan, Skip Tony Finan 26-15. Rowena Good, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley 17-13. Jill Albutt, Keith Simpson, Skip John Albutt 24-8. Denise Ashberry, Dave Melville, Skip Alan Ashberry 19-15. Marilyn Gibbons, Wendy Oxley, Skip Ian Gibbons 26-23. Geraldine Fisher, Harry Dobson, Skip Gordon Fisher 30-11.

Shots, Matadors 142 - Astronauts 85. Pts, Matadors 14 - Astronauts 0.

Monday 12th January, MonteMar Toreadors were Away to El Rancho Broncos, Winning on 2 Rinks and Drawing on 1 Rink. Lynne Armitage, Janet Gatward, Skip Colin Armitage 21-16. Sue Bounds, Les Bounds, Skip Danny King 26-11. Pauline Merry, Ken White, Skip Chris Merry 15-15. Shots, Toreadors 94 - 107. Points, Toreadors 5 - 9.

Tuesday 13th January, The first match of the Fed 4s League started with MonteMar Lords playing Montemar Earls.With the Lords Winning on all 3 Rinks. Sue Kemp, Joe Ridley, Diane Ridley, Skip Brian Zelin 21-12. Geraldine Fisher, Wendy Oxley, Harry Dobson, Skip Gordon Fisher 22-10. Stan Routledge, Keith Simpson, Ethal Finan, Skip Tony Finan 17-15. Shots, Lords 60 - Earls 37. Points, Lords, 8 - Earls 0.

Wednesday 14th January, MonteMar were at Home to San Luis in the Winter League, Winning on just 1 Rink, and Drawing the Berleen. Jill Albutt, Janet Gatward, John Albutt, Skip Alan Ashberry 21-12. Shots, MonteMar 74 - San Luis 97. Points, MonteMar 2 - San Luis 10.

Berleen, Rowena Good, Stan Routledge, Ethal Finan, Skip Tony Finan 18-18.

Friday 16th January, MonteMar Matadors were at Home to San Miguel Jaguars, Winning on 2 Rinks. Denise Ashberry, Bill Judd, Skip Alan Ashberry 12-10. Stan Routledge, Harry Dobson, Skip Roy Mercer 19-17. Shots, Matadors 96 - Jaguars 103. Pts, Matadors 4 - 10.

Friday 16th January, MonteMar Toreadors were Away to San Miguel Cougers, Winning on 2 Rinks. Lynne Armitage, Jenny Pagala, Skip Colin Armitage 20-16. Jan Webster, Bill Webster, Skip John Corbet 19-14. Shots, Toreadors 96 - Cougars 112. Pts, Toreadors 4 - Cougars 10.

Information Brian Zelin 966 790 606, www.montemarbowls.com info@montemarbowls.com and on Facebook.

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB

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SABA League Monday 12th Klingons away v Q Pearls, won 10pts-4, shots 125-103. Winners: Janet Wigfield, Sabrina & Russell Marks 2619, Jean Parkes, Pam Lockett & Paul Parkes 20-15, Colin Jackson, Keith Phillips & Mal Hughes 31-5, June Jones, Darren Johnson & Keith Jones 26-20. Trekkers away v EI Titans lost, 0pts-14, shots 71132. Romulans, away v VB Eagles won 10pts-4, shots 105-75.

Winners: Irene Everett, Tony Davies & Vic Slater 20-12, Judy Carroll, Ian Ross & Peter Fuller 26-9, Pat Malden, Marina Bearsdale & John Malden 19-12. Vulcans at home v EI Moonrakers, 2pts-12, shots 91112, winners: Derek Barker, Malcolm Ayton & Robin Harker 18-11.

Winter League away at Monte Mar won 10pts-2, shots 97-74.Winners: Kath Reid, June Jones, Colin Lindgren & Keith Jones 20-12, Pam Lockett, Keith Phillips, Sabrina Marks & Mal Hughes 20-8, Ann Holland, Charlie Marigold, Peter McEneany & Noel Verity 25-17, Shirley Verity, Jo & Jules Pering & Russell Marks 20-16. Berleen team; Jean Parkes, Ray Pollock, Scott Malden & Paul Parkes 18-18.

FED 4's league Thursday 15th BLUES away v CB Clarets won 8pts0, shots 61-34. Winners: Shirley Verity, Jo & Jules Pering & Russell Marks 23-13, Ann Holland, Sheila Cammack, Sabrina Marks & Noel Verity 21-13, Ron Cammack, Pam Lockett, June & Keith Jones 17-8.

WHITES home v La Marina won 6pts-2, shots 65-39. Winners: Fay Beattie, Les Bedford, Dave Blackie & Scott Malden 28-11, Irene Everett, Cas Blay, Vic Slater & Peter McEneany 21-9.

Southern League Friday16th Lions home v EI Cavaliers, won 8pts-6, shots 106-98. Winners: June Jones, Darren Johnson & Keith Jones 3011, Kath Reid, Scott Malden & Peter McEneany 22-16, Ann Holland, Ray Pollock & Colin Lindgren 19-11. Tigers won away v Ho Royals, 9pts-5, shots 98-98. Winners: Audrey Ford, Tony Campbell, & Colin Potter 19-8, Pat Bird, Sheila Cammack & Graham Bird 15-14, Steve Simmons, Peter Cox & Charlie Marigold 15-11, Shirley Withers, Barry Roseveare & Barry Edwards 24-19. Leopards v Pumas, Leopards: Derek Smith, Kevin Hull & Fay Beattie 23-13, Norma Mole, Dave Tilley & Robin Harker 21-12, lost 4pts-10, shots 81-132.

Pumas: Ros Holmes, Bill Webb & David Blackie 20-16, Irene Everett, David Steadman & Vic Slater 24-9, Sheila Reynolds, Ian Ross & Peter Fuller 27-8, Maureen Foulds, Tony Davies & Bob Foulds 36-4.

We have just heard that the “lovely” Bill Bannell (Horadada BC) passed away last week, he will be greatly missed by all his bowling friends, our love & thoughts are with Joan & family.

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2014/15 RESULTS AND TABLES 16 JANUARY DIVISION A Country B Ramblers La Siesta Blues Montemar Matadors San Luis Lions Vistabella Lanzadores

94 100 96 106 118

San Luis Lions San Miguel Jaguars La Marina Sharks Quesada Swallows Vistabella Lanzadores Montemar Matadors Greenlands Oaks Emerald Isle Cavaliers Country Bowls Ramblers La Siesta Blues

4 8 4 8 8

Quesada Swallows Greenlands Oaks San Miguel Jaguars Em Isle Cavaliers La Marina Sharks

P 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

W 9 6 7 6 7 5 3 4 0 3

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 1 4 3 4 3 5 7 6 10 7

10 6 10 6 6

114 92 103 98 97

O/W Diff 37 251 35 113 35.5 107 35.5 53 32 110 34.5 68 30 4 27 -38 18.5 -291 15 -377

Pts 92 86 85 79 78 77 66 64 37 36

DIVISION B Greenlands Elms Horadada Royals La Marina Dolphins Mazarron Miners Quesada Swifts

131 98 100 139 129

Mazarron Miners Greenlands Elms La Marina Seagulls San Luis Tigers La Marina Dolphins La Manga Crusaders Horadada Royals El Rancho Mustangs La Siesta Golds Quesada Swifts

14 5 6 12 11

La Siesta Golds San Luis Tigers La Marina Seagulls La Manga Crusaders El Rancho Mustangs

P 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

W 8 8 4 7 4 5 3 4 4 2

D 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

L 2 2 5 3 6 5 7 6 5 8

0 9 8 2 3

69 98 115 60 71

O/W Diff Pts 42 246 100 40 279 96 32 -40 72 29 0 71 31 2 70 28.5 -199 67 28 53 63 26.5 -20 61 21.5 -195 53 21.5 -126 47

DIVISION C San Miguel Cougars Emerald Isle Outlaws San Luis Pumas La Siesta Silvers Vbella Picadors

112 103 132 123 128

Vistabella Picadors San Miguel Cougars Montemar Toreadors San Luis Pumas Emerald Isle Claymores La Siesta Silvers Greenlands Cedars Vistabella Conquistadores Emerald Isle Outlaws San Luis Leopards

10 6 10 8 10

Montemar Toreadors 4 Em Isle Claymores 8 San Luis Leopards 4 Greenlands Cedars 6 Vbella Conquistadors 4

P 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

W 9 7 7 8 6 5 2 2 2 1

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

L 1 3 3 2 4 5 8 7 8 8

O/W 46.5 38 38 36.5 32.5 24.5 24 21 19.5 19.5

96 109 81 90 93 Diff Pts 410 112 243 90 152 89 149 87 85 77 -62 61 -244 50 -249 46 -223 45 -261 41

HORADADA BOWLS CLUB

First week back after the festive season and the break did us no good at all as we lost all three of our games.

On Monday we played Country Bowls at home and only gained 4 points in a 97 - 106 defeat. Our two winning rinks [again]were John Goddard, Roy Collins and Alan Pugh 34 - 18 and Mick Kirby, Ian Gillan and Giuseppi Galelli 15 - 12.

On Tuesday we played the first game of the Federated Fours away at La Siesta. We lost by 45 shots to 53 and gained 2 points. Our winning rink was Carol and Jack Linehan, John Simpson and Alan Pugh 20 14. The rink skipped by Giuseppi Galelli lost by one shot on the last end.

On Friday we entertained San Luis Tigers and gained 5 points in a drawn game of 98 shots each. Our two winning rinks were John Goddard, Jack Linehan and Alan Pugh 26 - 8 and Fred Trigwell, Jeff Hier and John Bailey 20 - 17.

So in three games we only gained 11 points overall. This is a poor return. Some of our players are blaming the change round of rinks but the question remains "how many of our team players have actually practiced since the leagues finished before Xmas"? Very few I think.

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ROCKETS’S GOLF SOCIETY VISTABELLA GOLF – 13th JANUARY For our first game of 2015 we took the short journey to Vistabella. to play a Medal competition for the Inaugural Trophy. The weather had a chill factor early on, that had many players wearing ‘beanies’ (That’s woolly hats) and wind cheaters, but after a few holes the sun came out and off came the beanies and wind cheaters. As usual the course was in good condition with but had its winter coat on.

The greens were very, tricky, very fast and the pins in very hard positions and made putting tough; Results Gold Category: 1st Les Yates Nett: 75, 2nd Ron Swift Nett: 79, 3rd Larry Lambe Nett: 81 Silver Category: Ron Chambers Nett: 77 C/B, Ron Nicholson Nett: 77, Geoff Wild Nett 79 Nearest The Pins: Hole 8: Ivie Davies Hole 15: Les Yates Longest Drive: Alan Moody, Best Guest: Pete Daggatt Winner Of The Inaugural Trophy: Les Yates Les Yates retained the trophy for the third year in succession, no wonder his nickname is ‘Photo’ He is always in the frame!

It was back to Izzy’s Bar for our favourite munchies, and Roxy’s Izzy Chips, all followed by “Rocket” Ron to present the prizes, the prize giving was delayed due to feast of the Izzy chips. Thanks Tony.

The Inaugural Trophy winner Les Yates

Next meeting on Tuesday 27th January at Alicante Golf first tee 09.10 am. Please be there for 08.30 am for your Tostado and coffee.

The next League Game will take place at Los Colinas Golf on Friday 23rd January, our opponents are locals EuroToffs G S For more info or to play with arguably the friendliest Golf Society Ron Nicholson on 678849142 or email sanmigron@gmail.com

PADDY'S POINT GOLF SOCIETY @ LA SERENA 28 members and guests travelled down the motorway to play La Serena. The course is in great condition with very fast greens which caught out many players early on, it caught me out on the first par 3 (hole 3) where I needed 4 putts!! It's great to see the work that La Serena have done over the last 2 years to get the course back to it's pristine condition. Many thanks to Raquel, Karolina and staff.

Captain, Ian Comaskey, couldn't make the presentation, probably due to a broken fingernail or something! but Vice Captain, Paul Cullen, stood in for him admirably

Seamus receiving his prize from Rory and Vice Capt Paul Cullen

LO CRISPIN GOLF SOCIETY Here we are at the start of 2015, and where better to start than at La Finca. The first stableford of the season and probably one of the hardest courses in the area. That said it is also one of the favourites, shown by members fresh from the UK wanting to play. Thirty four of us gathered at the course suitably dressed for the 8 degree temperature, with only one or two braving it with short sleeves and shorts. As it turned out their optimism was justified as the sun finally came out just before play began and after nine holes the jumpers came off. The course was in fine fettle with evidence of recent work on clearing out ditches and around the lakes, whether this helped is another thing.

George Stewart played the best out of everyone carding just a couple over par on the back nine, but as always there is one shot that gets away and this was the same with George who missed a very very short putt for a 2. No doubt the scissors will be out! The winners follow: Gold Division: 1st George Stewart 38pts,2nd Harry Wilcock 29pts and 3rd Brian Coultate 28pts Silver Division: 1st Norman Potter 31pts, 2nd Rod Day 29pts and 3rd Tony Ellis 28pts Bronze Division: 1st Paul Carter 30pts, 2nd Bill Croft 27pts and 3rd Janet Candlin 25pts NTPs: Brian Coultate hole 3, George Stewart holes 6 and 16, Bob Berry hole 13.

The 2s club was a rollover from the previous game, so the three lucky winners were very happy, they were Stan Earl, Bob Berry and Meirion Roberts. Finally to make his day, Gordon Cobb´s name was drawn out for the free game draw. Thanks to the Lo Crispin Tavern who took care of the `inner man` on our return finishing off a good day out.

NTP hole 3 - David McBride, NTP hole 9 - Seamus McGearailt NTP hole 15 - Davide Watt, NTP hole 17 - David Watt 2s pot was won by Jim Thow. Longest Drive - Genero Sanchez Best Guest - Jim Thow 30 pts 1st - Seamus McGearailt 36 pts, 2nd - Shaun Murphy 33 pts 3rd - Terry Fitzgerald 32 pts It was a great performance from Seamus with his first 18 holes since a knee restructuring operation 6 months ago. Well done and great to see you back in form.

After the presentation Hazel and her staff looked after us with refreshments, I can highly recommend the burgers in Paddy's Point one of the best I have ever had. Many thanks to the bar and kitchen staff.

An addition to our monthly competitions is President's Day at Las Colinas on Wednesday 25th February, the list is nearly full so if you want to play get your name on the list quickly.

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LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY

By Mike Chapman We started the week with a 6x6x6 with one score to count on the first 6 holes, two on the second 6 and three on the final 6 holes. There was little to choose between all 7 teams with only 7 points separating the first and last teams. The winners with 78 pts were Benedicte Kruse, Bryan Neal, Brian Dent and guest Pat Britten who were 2 pts clear of second placed team of Alan Douglas, Mike Chapman, Barry Britten (guest) and 'Albert'.

On Wednesday we played our weekly individual stableford competition in lovely conditions for golf. Two players bettered par with 37 pts each but it was Mr Consistency Tom Hardie who came out on top following a count back with Mike Frankish to win Category One. Joyce McClusky was the winner in Category Two and has been in the frame in each of the past 3 weeks. There were no winners of the 2's Club this week so a decent pot will be available next week. The days results were as follows: Cat 1. 1st Tom Hardie 37 pts (c/b) 2nd Mike Frankish 37 pts 3rd Liz Robertson 36 pts (on c/b from Bryan Neal Cat 2. 1st Joyce McClusky 34 pts 2nd Geoff Biggerstaff 33 pts 3rd Barry Holtham 31 pts We played a Change Partners game on Friday in cold and windy conditions and it was the team of Terry Field who won yet again with some considerable help from Geoff Biggerstaff with 29 pts in 10 holes. The others, who together scored an excellent 89 pts, were Nick Campbell and Ron Percival. Ahead of them after 12 holes were the team of Jan Svendsen, Maria Oldenziel, Marlene Billen and Mike Chapman with Maria scoring 16 pts in 5 holes however they were overtaken on the final 6 holes to finish in second place with 86 pts.

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Monday, 19th January, 2015

CESAR BRACE LIFTS SUPER TORRY INTO SECOND MURO CF ................2 CD TORREVIEJA ......4 Muro CF went into Sunday evening’s game still hurting from last weekend’s disastrous 5-0 defeat away at Cullera prior to which manager Pepe Aroca had guided them to a couple of decent wins and a spot in the Tercera play offs. But having dropped from 4th to 8th as a result of that reversal Aroca said that he was hoping that the visit of CD Torrevieja would provide his side with the springboard needed to get their season back on track.

The Salineros however had ideas of their own having gathered 11 points from their last 5 matches with Galiana guiding his side from 16th to 5th, just a single point from that much sought after 4th spot. So there was all to play for at La Llometa on Sunday evening with neither outfit daring to consider anything but a win.

And it was the home side that got off to the quicker start, almost punishing Torry in the opening seconds. After Lucas had lobbed the advancing Oscar it was only the quick thinking Alexis that saved Torry from going a goal behind when he tracked back to clear off the line and save a certain goal.

Muro continued to exert pressure during those opening minutes so they were stunned when a break on 5 minutes saw an exquisite cross from Adrian nicely met by Cesar for the Torry striker to power his header into the back of the Muro net. At that stage the pressure had all been exerted by the home team.

But this was the lift that the visitors needed and as their confidence grew so did their grip on the game. Torry had the ball

in the net for a 2nd time on 7 minutes but the goal was rightly disallowed by the referee for a push. But the Salineros just kept coming.

Although Oscar was called into action with an excellent save from Mario on 16 mins as a result of a rare Muro raid it was all CD Torrevieja with both Ferran and Cesar going close.

The pressure paid off on 24 mins when the visitors went further ahead. Once again it was the hard working Cesar who shot under the legs of Gil in the Muro goal after being fed through by Rafa Gomez.

This game really was a great advert for Tercera football and at that stage it showed just how much Torry had improved since the turn of the year both in physicality and in skill.

The visitors kept their momentum for long periods of the 2nd half adding a 3rd through Adrian from a Rafa assist on 57 mins and a 4th from Rafa himself with a low drive on 67 mins. At this stage it was no more than they deserved but as is often the case they took their foot off the gas to allow Muro back into the Game.

Mario pulled one back on 68 mins and then Lucas added a Muro 2nd on 85 mins to give the home side at least a mark of respectability. But all in all this was a polished performance from the Salineros and their very first win at La Llometa will surely give them extra confidence going into the final months of the season.

Next Sunday Torrevieja entertain lowly Ribarroja in a game kicking off at the Vicente Garcia at 5pm when new signing Pinera from Segunda B outfit Yeclano could well be on show.

CAFÉ UNO GOLF SOCIETY.

By S.Lawrence.

This week, Thursday15th Jan 2015 was our second game of the new year, and not a good start to the year with a poor turn out due to players dropping out with various illnesses, I guess it is that time of year for it! However the hardened few did turn up at Alenda for a round of golf. I'm afraid I cannot comment on the conditions of the course or weather, as I was one of the sickly ones struck down with the dreaded lurgy. But I do have the results.

Gold Category.

1st G.Hoy - 35pts. 2nd G.Beaton - 33pts. Best front 9 G.Pope - 17pts.

Best back 9 P.Jones - 14pts. NTP - G.Hoy. NTP in 2 - G.Pope.

Silver Category. 1st P.Bowditch - 31pts. 2nd P.Witton - 30pts.

Best front 9 P.Witton - 20pts. Best back 9 S.Cleaver - 15pts.

NTP - J.Pedersen. NTP in 2 - P.Bowditch. 2 ball winner - G.Hoy. Well done to all players who turned up to play, and to the winners.

Next week Thursday 22nd Jan. is at El Plantio, 1st tee is at 0945 so be at course by 0845. Places are limited so you need to get in touch asap.

Also the final payment for our awayday to Val d`oeste has to be paid in full by the end of the January.

LA ZENIA GOLF SOCIETY

By Eric Lucas A fair turn out at Riquelme on Thursday for the Trevor Brown Memorial Shield. Again the weather was kind to us as usual a bit of a cold start, but picked up warm when the sun found its way, and finished a nice day. Riquelme was in great condition fairway and greens.

Thanks to the staff who were very helpful. We played full handicap stableford, 2 N/t/p's, and the usual twos pot . Results were pins. No 7 Wes Maginnis, No 17 Nick Brooks. The two's pot was won by Nick Brooks. Winner on the day for this years Trevor Brown memorial shield was Jeff Luke with 37pts Eric Lucas came in at the end to win the raffle again. 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, any problems contact me. The match play details are now on the web site, also the details are on the notice board in Gogarty's. The Benidorm trip is now full, Ernie Wilson will be Gogarty's Thursdays after our games to collect the full balance of money for the Trip. There is a special notice on the web site with some details regarding the Benidorm trip, look on the notice board section . All meeting times are 90 mins 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

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LIMEBAR GOLF SOCIETY LOS ALTOS

The golf societies venue for the 14th January 2014 was held at Roda Golf Course.

A good turn out of members teed-off on the 10th hole in a fine day looking forward to an enjoyable game of golf. The course was in good condition and a pleasure to play as the results revealed.

The competition was in the stapleford format and the scores recorded are as follows. Longest Drive wa awarded to Bob Adair.

Nearest the pin in 1 on the 11th hole was Mick Slater. Nearest the pin in 2 on the 15th hole (par 4) was Bob Mc Night.

Nearest the pin in 3 on the 13th hole (par 5) was Mike Heighway. Nearest the pin on the 18th hole (par 3) was Les Thwaites. Bronze Class 2nd place was

Colin Clarke with a score of 28 points, Bronze Class 1st place was Alan Jackson with a score of 38 points. Silver Class 2nd place was Les Thwaites with a score of 35 points. Silver Class 1st place was Bob Addair with a score of 33 points. Gold Class 2nd place was Bob Mc Night with a score of 33 points. Gold Class 1st place was Pat Heaney a score of 37 points.

A very good day of golf in pleasant company, with thanks to Mick Slater for organising the event. And as this was his last match as captain we would like to thank him for his valuable contribution.

Would also like to wish the newly formed committee every success. Thank you to Sue and Carly for providing an excellent meal and the Limebar staff.

EUROGOLF SOCIETY - 15 JANUARY AT LA MARQUESA Another good day’s golf at our home course La Marquesa, where today’s competition was the monthly Medal.

Congrats to this month’s medal winner Terry Sharley with a score of 70.

Full results were: Gold Category: 1st Terry Sharey 70 2nd Robin Richards 78 3rd John Barraclough 79, Silver Category: 1st Cindi Green 75 2nd Marilyn Eckersall 76 (CB) 3rd John Jones 76.

Nearest the pins were 5th John Barraclough 11th David Gelsthorpe 15th David Gregson 17th David Gelsthorpe Best front nine Bev Fairhurst 39 and best back nine Paul Manning 37.5 Best Gross Score: John Barraclough 84 CBA -3 Several of our members played in a separate Stableford competition and the winners were 1st Bruce Gordon 36 points 2nd Peter Sanderson 34 points 3rd Graham Spring 31 points.

Football draw: Terry Sharley, John Fairhurst, Ken Enever, Bruce Gordon The results of the Toff’s Stableford competition played on Tuesday 13 January were as follows: Gold Division: 1st David Gregson 35 2nd Tony Hitt 34 3rd Tony Stead 34, Silver Division: 1st Dave Nicholls (overall winner) 36 2nd Marilyn Eckersall 34, 3rd Terry Sharley 32 Bronze Division: 1st Alec Relph 34 2nd Bev Fairhurst 34 3rd John Hill 33. N.T.P’s 5th Franz Berndt 11th Pam Davidson 15th Bill Martin 17th Tony Hitt. Best front nine Cindi Green 22 and best back nine Gordon Bourne 18 (CB) Our next monthly dinner dance to be held on Saturday 31 January, at the Clubhouse, will be a ´Burn’s Night´ theme with a touch of Tartan.

For more information about our friendly and sociable society visit us on www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk

CLARKES BAR GOLF SOCIETY This week we paid our first trip of the year to Alicante to play a stableford competition. The course was in its usual good condition although some of the green were bumpy and needing a little TLC. This did not deter our winner, Alison Campbell who scored a vey creditable 38 points to just hold off Mick Jackson on count back. This was a welcome return to form especially for Mick as he has been off form for some time. The nearest the pins went to Robert Wardrop on hole 3 and Dave Somerville on hole 12 (a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing day) with Graham Haywood getting nearest to the par 4 2nd in 2.

The longest drive went to Charlie Rodgers who just about squeezed his ball past Alison's excellent effort. All results and fixtures can be seen on our website "societygolfing.co.uk". Next week we are at Vistabella first tee at 08:33 so meet at the course at 08:00

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