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ORIHU ELA GOES MEDIEVAL

The historic city of Orihuela once again took a trip back in time this weekend, as the fifteenth Medieval Market was held from Friday through to Sunday.

With the theme this year being the market of “senses” there was plenty to tantalise the eye, tastes, smell and more, with a varied and complete entertainment program provided by the company Espectáculos & Producciones AMB, at a cost of 30,000 euro.

The event had been brought forward this year to try to avoid bad weather, as has often caused problems in the

past, according to the councillor for festivities, Carolina Gracia, unable to foresee that a weather warning was put in place for high winds.

In fact it was because of the high winds that the event didn´t start quite as planned.

As the crowds gathered at the entrance to the town hall, entertained by a girl with a hula-hoop and a juggler, a disappointment to many who had experienced the dramatic theatrical opening of last year, when performers put on an incredibly well acted scene.

It was 45 minutes later before anybody took the effort to announce that because of the weather warnings in place the inaugural address would be postponed.

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FROM PAGE ONE By that time many of those waiting had already left, as had the councillor for festivities herself, seen leaving the town hall well before the announcement.

It was later revealed in a press release that the wind had caused considerable damage overnight, and that four palm trees and two lampposts had been blown over. Local schools had been told to suspend outdoor activities and the emergency services were on alert. In addition, some thirty stalls from the Medieval Market had to be dismantled, after suffering some sort of damage from the gusts.

“Last night, the whole market was in place, but in the morning there had been very strong gusts. Some 25 or 30 positions had been damaged”, Gracia said, whilst commenting that the emergency services are monitoring the situation closely.

Gracia also later explained that was the reason for postponing the inauguration, but that the event would continue and there was no risk to the public.

Once the initial problems had been overcome the event continued as in previous years, albeit a little windy still, but failing to dampen the spirits of those involved or just visiting.

The entertainment laid on was as varied as ever throughout the entire weekend, with music and dance and numerous parades, knights on horseback, belly dancers and even a variety of animals, all adding that extra magical charm to the hundreds of thousands who attended to take in the unique atmosphere that only a city so rich in history like Orihuela can convey.

The final figures are still being calculated but as the event was no quieter than previous years, it is likely to be in the region of around 200,000 people. Although the event cost 30,000 euro from the public purse, this was a considerable saving from the 42,000 euro last year, but represented even more value for money given the spectacular that was presented, so much so that there was no evidence of cost cutting to those attending the event, just a wonderful and magical weekend that really did bring all the senses to life.

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GAS PRICES EXPECTED TO FALL IN APRIL

After months of being fixed at the maximum rate, the Price of a bottle of butane gas is likely to finally decrease, after winter.

In view of a fall in wholesale prices, industry experts now predict a fall of 5% in April, which would result in a canister of gas costing 16.60 euro, as opposed to the current price of 17.50.

Not only that, if the trend continues, it is expected that the price may well fall by 20% by the time we reach next winter, falling throughout the year to around 15 euro in the summer and then reaching 14 euro at the end of the year.

This is in view of the new quarterly review mechanism that was put in place by the government, hence the reason why the savings take longer to pass to the consumer.

There is also a considerable deficit which the government are trying to recover on behalf of the industry, a debt which we, the consumers, have to stand. In early 2014 the tariff deficit was around 60 million euro, but since the wholesale prices fell in October, we have been continuing to pay

the higher price since then, and so by March or April this year the tariff deficit will have reached zero and the Ministry of Industry will be able to revise the final price downwards for us too. The maximum price was frozen at 17.50 until 2016, in order to allow time for more stability, although there was also a built in review for 2015.

The potential risk to the consumer now is that because of falling demand in gas, partly due to warmer weather, partly due to an increase in piped gas, and partly due to the fact many people simply can´t afford to buy it at the higher price, the industry are now suffering the loss caused by the reduction in demand and are not likely to take that drop lightly. According to the data from the gas companies, the demand for butane closed 2014 with a fall of 7.5%, or 70,000 tonnes.

With the continual fall in wholesale prices expected, the gas industry may well appeal to the government to allow the prices to remain high, as they do not want to be the ones who lose out at our expense.

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A motorist in the northern Spanish city of Vigo had a lucky escape this week, when a good container fell from the sky and crashed onto his car. An investigation has been launched to ascertain how an incident that had a lucky outcome this time could have occurred.

CERVANTES CASKET FOUND Experts searching for the remains of Miguel de Cervantes said that they found wooden fragments of a casket bearing the initials "M.C." with bones in and around them in a crypt underneath the chapel of a cloistered convent in Madrid.

Archeologists made the find during excavations to solve the centuries-old mystery of where the famed Spanish writer was laid to rest. Aanthropologist Francisco Etxeberria will now start examining the bones. Cervantes was 69 when he died and investigators have solid clues to work with as they conduct their probe.

FITUR SETS PACE The International Tourism Fair, also known as FITUR, held its 35th edition in Madrid, Spain last week. The Spanish capital is the headquarters of the World Tourism Organisation and FITUR, which is the first in a series of major tourism fairs held across the world annually sets the tempo for activities in the travel industry. The trade show exhibited 9,107 companies from 165 countries and hosted around 200,000 visitors from around the world, of which 120,000 were professionals, generating revenue of about 200 million euros for the city of Madrid.

RAJOY ON DEFENSIVE The 60-year-old prime minister has been eclipsed in recent opinion polls by Pablo Iglesias, 36, the leader of the newly created anti-austerity party Podemos, while the 42-year-old Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez says Rajoy is out-of-date. Even within the government, 43-year-old Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria’s approval rating was 11 percentage points higher than her boss, in a Metroscopia poll for El Pais newspaper.

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AGAMED PLANTED 3000 MORE TREES IN TORREVIEJA

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TORREVIEJA YOUTH CENTRE HAD BUSY YEAR

Torrevieja´s water supply company AGAMED launched an environmentally friendly campaign in which they have pledged to plant a tree for every one of their customers who switches from a paper bill to the electronic equivalent.

So far, more than 6,000 trees have been planted in the Lagunas de la Mata and Torrevieja, with many more hoped to be added this year.

On Saturday of this week, in conjunction with the Rotary Club, around 3,000 trees were planted in the area in a day to mark the next stage of repopulation, with lunch also provided to those who took part.

Subscribing to a paper-free bill is relatively easy for those on the internet, and you receive a monthly notification by email when your bill is ready at the virtual office. You can get more information on the website, agamed.es, or by visiting one of their offices.

The youth information service centre in Torrevieja, the Centro de Información y Animación Juvenil or CIAJ, provided an average of 61 consultations every day last year, dealing with 15,453 attendees.

The information has been released by the councilor for youth services in the municipality, Rosario Martínez Chazarra, who also detailed how 60% of all enquiries were dealt with on a face to face basis, 22% were by telephone and the remaining 18% through other communication means such as social networks.

Although the centre is specifically aimed at young residents of Torrevieja, of which the city ended 2014 with a total of 30,304 registered residents between 14 and 35 years, representing 28.84 % of

the total population, some 30% of the enquiries handled came from elder members of the family asking about different resources and facilities for young people.

Out of the total enquiries dealt with, the majority, some 40%, related to leisure and recreational services, whereas 30% were in connection with employment, 20% regarding education, scholarships and grants and 10% were about Europe, volunteering and housing, amongst others.

The centre also arranges a calendar of events around the year and in 2014 had a total of 7,383 young people participating in the 60 activities organized last year.

REPAIRS APPROVED FOR ROJALES WINDMILL Rojales council has set aside a budget of 4,000 euro for repairs to the historic windmill in the town.

The windmill was built in the eighteenth century and is covers three floors, the ground, first and second level, and has suffered damage recently caused mostly by the weather.

Now, the company Carpintería Navarro Butrón will commence the repairs over three stages, the first being the repair to the four blades of the windmill, replacing wood that is too badly damaged to save and repairing some of the historic elements, both of which will then be treated to prevent further damage.

Although the mechanical elements of the installation are thought to be complete, the possibility of the windmill functioning has been ruled out, but it is hoped that the repair will mean that this historic hilltop landmark will be renewed enough to maintain its position as a beacon of the historic past of the area.

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NEW SPORTS HOSTEL FOR HORADADA

The Municipal Sports Hostel located in the Pilar de la Horadada Deportivo now has accommodation and facilities for up to 50 athletes. It will be used for sports clubs and associations that visit and compete the town on a regular basis.

Construction of the facility, which has an infrastructure of 403 square meters, first got underway in 2010. Although it was put on hold from time to time the council were recently able to provide the balance of funding and material enabling its recent completion.

The mayor, José Fidel Ros, said that the hostel is now ready to welcome 48 athletes, while also providing space for coaches and trainers and a relaxing lounge, all surrounding a central circular open courtyard that provides natural light throughout the building.

He said that the centre is a great step forward for the development of sport in the town which now has some of the finest facilities in the region. The Municipal Deportivo has become a benchmark in the community. Its facilities, tennis and padel courts and its pitches, are second to none and as a better standard athlete is attracted to the town so will the quality of our future local stars begin to improve.

Alejandro Martinez, a resident of Pilar de la Horadada, was the architect responsible for the building and he was on hand last Wednesday morning to accept the congratulations of the Mayor, the Councilor for Sport as well as many members of the sports community.

The Sports Councillor, Adrián López, said that the center will be used for the first time on 28 February with la KDD del Torres, and it is also expected to be used during the Half Marathon on 26 April.

MORE THAN 30 KM. OF CYCLE PA THS ENJOYED BY PIL AR

Travelling around the municipality Pilareño on two wheels is now much easier thanks to the new network of cycling routes in and around the town which now boasts a network of over 30km.

They connect the center of the municipality with Cañada de Praes, Mil Palmeras, Torre de la Horadada and el Mojón making all easily available to lovers of cycling through bicycle lanes, cyclestreets and trails.

The grand opening of the routes was carried out by an tour around the area involving more than 250 cyclists. There were also a number of skaters from Murcia who joined the fun and sports day travel around the four routes that are currently fully operational, “Senda del Mar”, “Pilar de la Horadada”,

“Costa” and “Vía Parque N-332”.

The mayor, José Fidel Ros, said that this is an investment that connects the town with villages around the entire municipality, offering all members of the community the opportunity of using bikes more safely, providing them with additional sustainable and healthy options.

The Councillor for Tourism, Eva Martinez, addressed participants explaining the route to them through the main tourist attractions including the Watchtower, Roman quarries, the archeological museum and the church.

The morning was designed for all ages and physical abilities, using a combination of sport, culture and tourism in making it a real family atmosphere.

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THE WIND OF POLITICAL CHANGE This weekend saw the wind of political change strike a blow to the traditional groups, as the streets were filled with people set to take back the ownership of their country, under the banner “La Marcha del Cambio”, where the relatively new political force for change, Podemos, led their followers with a wave of indignation of the problems caused by years of poor political leads.

That change is now filtering down through every level of the political system, right from the very top, and finding firm roots in local politics too. To that end, we caught up with the new leading figure for change in Orihuela, Julio A. Vicente Mateo, who has explained why the next elections are the most important ones for both the country and the local residents alike, and what part he, his group and Podemos aim to play.

Will Podemos be contesting both the national and municipal elections in 2015?

Yes, we are contesting both national and regional elections as “Podemos” political party, and also the local elections but throughout another juridical form called “Agrupación de Electores” or Association of Electors. This formula, allowed by Electoral Law, is meant to join the different political, social, economical and civil collectives, groups, affiliations and associations together in a citizenship list, formed by individuals proposed by them, voted by every citizen, in order to defend a citizen made political program, compulsive to apply and implement once we take over institutions.

Historically, Orihuela has had a strong PP influence. Why do you think it is necessary for a change now?

The change will only come if we, each individual, change our vision and actions, and understand that if want to change something, must act different. This is the real change, acting everyday to try to construct and build the society we want and wish. PP local governments were extremely harmful and pernicious, having left a big debt which is in many cases illegitimate. PSOE and LV neither are doing a better job, as little has been done this last legislature, being more of the same. PP and PSOE have demonstrated that they come together and support the

same policies, and they both are responsible of the current situation.

So now, more than ever, the change is essential to end this long period of sacking and pillaging public resources by both parties to defend their own interest.

What impact do you think that the loss of their majority in 2011 had on the local PP? It was necessary that PP lost its majority last legislature, to end a long period of opaque and corrupt public behaviour and praxis. This last years in the opposition, their only objective was to block any particular request or proposal from other parties, trying to recover local government by revoking motions, using every method they could to reach so, with no victory overall.

Residents of the coastal area of Orihuela have considered themselves neglected in the past, with most investments going to the city rather than the coast. How will you change

that opinion if you are successful in your election campaign?

I think this opinion reflects the reality in Orihuela Costa, an area that is the main source of municipal income, but it has some structural deficiencies and a lack of public services which has not been solved since many years ago. Population and urbanisation of the Coast have grown enormously the last two decades, with a chaotic town planning that was all but planned, as it was mostly done by promoters who bought a plot, requested a license to build the sector and town hall approved it, without any sense or prevision on a global and integral infrastructure planning for the whole area of the Coast. Only when residents and people from the Coast have the opportunity of participating in the local budget administration, they will be able, by own decision making, to produce the necessary investment of local resources directed to solve their main identified problems.

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Orihuela’s newly elected Podemos Leader, Julio A. Vicente Mateo

Following Syriza’s win in the Greek elections Spain’s anti-austerity party Podemos hailed the victory with a dig at Germany. “It is the people’s hour,” the party tweeted, while Miguel Urbano, a Podemos leader in Athens to support Syriza said: “We have come to see with our own eyes the change that is starting in Greece but which is happening for the people of the south of Europe.”

Another, Pablo Iglesias, said: "We will work to support Syriza but we will also work in Spain, acknowledging that it is a different economic and political reality."

GAY PRIDE King Felipe VI has appeared on the wrap of last week’s Ragap magazine making him the world's first monarch to appear on the cover of a gay mag. The king was featured in a special edition of the publication which was given away at the International Tourism Fair in Madrid. The royal household say that they are aware and approve of his appearance in the magazine.

ISOLATION WARD The government has agreed to set up a high-level isolation ward in the Central Defence Hospital, Madrid, to deal with cases of highly infectious diseases. A spokesperson said the aim is to "strengthen, improve and modernise an already-existing unit to provide the national defence service and the National Health System with highly necessary healthcare resources.

Although Podemos will be contesting the forthcoming Local Elections it will be unde the name ‘Agrupacion de Electores’ Continued From Page 7 What importance do you give to foreign residents and what benefits would there be to a foreign voter choosing Podemos?

We give importance to any individual, any person who lives, contributes and share their lives with us in the municipality. Orihuela has many people from a large number of diverse nationalities who are working here, retiring or caring of their families, people who pay their taxes as everyone in the neighbourhood. In consequence they have the right to participate in local policies and decision making, demanding public institutions to render them compulsory public services.

Smaller parties such as CLARO and CLR have gained interest in recent years, although they have both been involved in their own battles, do you think it is important for smaller political parties to work together as a coalition?

The problem of these parties, as many others, is that pay little attention in general interest, as they are busy defending their own individual interests or those of whom finance them. I do not mean that their voters, militants or sympathisers want or pursue the same, I am confident that great majority have good faith as well as vocation to serve and help others.

What do you and your party feel are

the most important changes that have to be made in Orihuela?

We think the most important changes are directed to increase transparency and participation in public decision making, allowing all citizens to be able to consult the public accounts, and to decide about what kind of actuation wants to implement in the city. Thus we could avoid corrupted practices done through public administration by people and parties that have a long tradition of opacity and authoritarian practices. In Orihuela we have a main source of revenues from tourism, which is the most important sector after agricultural, so we must boost and strengthen tourism activities, putting in value our monuments, beaches, natural spaces, etc. Some urgent public works must be done as well: Schools in Orihuela Costa, Health Centre of Rabaloche, improve the existents, and put an end to long waiting lists and beds in the corridor, among others. We also have to draw an efficient transport and communication infrastructure planning, which connects the different districts of the municipality, both, physical and virtual.

Tell us about your political background?

I have had relations with almost all known parties, in one way or another. I have shared ideas with many people from many different origins, countries, movements, collectives, parties, ideologies, political views, theories, from the left to the right, liberal, dogmatic, pragmatic, labour, conservative, etc.

There have been countless legal cases involving politic i a n s and corruption, h o w d o e s

any voter know who to trust and why should they trust Podemos?

What is plain and clear is that we cannot trust anymore those parties that have corrupted active members, because that corruption is structural and systemic on them.

Corruption does not affect one individual or one group; it needs the concurrency and implication of many individuals and groups of people (professionals, civil servers, politics, corporations, etc.). It is so implanted in the traditional political parties’ mechanism and institutions control by them that will not ever regenerate and recover themselves from inside. Podemos have people of different backgrounds, from students to retired people, along with public servers, workers, entrepreneurs, immigrants, educators, public health professionals, unemployed, retailers, disabled, lawyers, volunteers, etc., who never have been in Politics as public representatives.

We are the common People, the ones who have worked or are working very hard to get this country going on, who pay taxes with everyday work and income, who carry out activities to make our neighbours and families’ lives easier and comfortable.

What I get of all them is that we must be and act together. The common people are decent and honest, only want to have a pacific life with beloved ones with no shocks or traumas, most of them created by those supposed to protect and defend us. So now it is the moment to start involving ourselves in creating the public reality we wish and desire, now is the moment of change. We know how, we want, and we can. ¡Podemos!

In view of the wealth of information provided and the detailed answers to the questions, we have had to abridge the interview here. To read it in full, visit the website, www.theleader.info, and keep reading for further updates, including a chat on Exite Radio in the next few weeks, on 93.1fm and exiteradio.com.

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LAW TO PROTECT EMERGENCY WORKERS With a lot of controversy over the new criminal code which would give harsher sentences to those engaged in protests or civil disputes, little has been said about one element which is designed to help those who put their lives on the line for others.

The new Penal Code imposes prison sentences of between one and four years, plus hefty fines, for those who employ violence or seriously intimidate to the police or other similar authorities such as private security providers whom the government are also trying to give more power to. However, this code has also been extended to include other emergency workers, providing the same protection to fire fighters, medical staff and rescue teams, with prison threats for those who “prevent them from exercising their functions”.

The bill amends sections 550 and 551 to allow judges, magistrates and prosecutors to deal with such cases, as opposed to the current status that limits the application of the laws to the Constitutional Court judges or members of the General Council of the Judiciary, in addition to deputies and government members.

A clause is also included which offers protection to members of the public who are assisting in law enforcement, rescue or emergency situations.

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ORIHUELA GOVERNMENT FOCUS ON PARTIES RATHER THAN THE NEEDY Orihuela´s first plenary meeting of the year was particularly notable this month, on account of a number of the councillors who make up the municipal corporation who were absent.

Ousted former president of the Partido Popular, Pepa Ferrando, was attending a meeting in Valencia with the regional heads of her political group in an attempt to salvage her career. Former mayor and previous party head Monica Lorente was still absent, having been on leave since the announcement of her pregnancy. Asuncion Mayoral, ousted from CLR, had announced her resignation previously, whilst former party colleague Juan Ignacio López-Bas had a justified absence with the secretary. From the Los Verdes, the councillor for the Orihuela Costa, Martina Scheurer, was also certified on sick leave, as of course is her party colleague and mayor, Monseratte Guillén, still recovering from major heart surgery.

Even with the reduced numbers, the session was not without the usual confrontations, starting off with the acting mayor, Antonio Zapata, being criticised by the CLR spokesperson, Pedro Mancebo, for not allowing a motion to be heard.

With a three hour session somewhat shorter than previous meetings, only two motions were discussed, one raised by CLARO spokesperson Bob Houliston relating to social welfare on the coast, which was also criticised by Mancebo as nothing more than “electioneering, opportunistic and with false concern”. But the motion was carried.

The second motion was relating to the fiestas del barrio de San Antón and the fact that a competition had been previously left out.

Mancebo was also critical of elements of the Three Kings parade whilst talking about the fiesta motion.

The conclusion is that the representatives are

clearly focussed on the needs to address what happens in fiestas and parties, but less so on the needs of the people who are facing hardship, and even eviction, as whether the point was simply electioneering or not, the help requested to those in need has once again been directed towards having a good time.

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AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS Sirs, I have written to the government department you published last week.

Not only did I say that I objected to the stopping of the allowance, that I worked all my life and still pay tax in the UK. I also mentioned that it is against our Human Rights to stop the allowance.

Whether this will help or not I don't know, but I hope so, if gypsies in the UK can now camp on the green belt, because they played the Human Card why can't we.

Regards Chris Martin. (by Email)

ILLEGAL RENTERS COULD FACE PROSECUTION I have just read the above article in your 26 January issue. Please could you confirm something for me. In the article you say "He said that the measures will be implemented from next spring, the season from which fraud

within the tourist apartment ector tends to intensify".

Could you confirm, does this new decree come into effect Spring 2015 - or as I believe your article reads, spring 2016?

Does prosecution start from Spring 2016 and not before if you have not registered your holiday rental property?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Barbara Green Editor: To my knowledge the law is still being formulated after which it has to be approved by the regional government so it would seem that introduction in spring 2016 would be more likely. Do be aware however that such ‘warnings’ have been made on many previous occasions without implementation.

ADVER TISING BILLBOARDS I refer to your article in this week's edition of The Leader entitled ' The Eyesore of Advertising Billboards' As a permanent resident of

Orihuela Costa since 2003, I fear you have not gone nearly far enough in terms of exploring and exposing the growing blight on our community. We have a council that seems more inclined to fight each other like ferrets in a sack rather than conduct a determined, coordinated and constructive development of the entire area of the coast.

The council should demonstrate a philosophy of setting the underlying example of what the citizens should expect of their community and how we as citizens should respond in maintaining these expected standards.

What do we really have?

A group of Councillors who often appear to be pursuing their own agenda against each other rather than working together on behalf of the community at large.

Seemingly unfettered building development without regard to the necessary accompanying infrastructure requirements.

Dirty weed-strewn streets Builders rubbish and fly- tipping is widespread.

Garden rubbish collection is intermittent and inconsistent.

Dog mess is everywhere Billboards sprouting everywhere.

A lack of decent cultural and sporting venues.

If the reason is lack of money, but I doubt that it really is, then the Council should embark on a positive campaign to encourage people to sign on the Padron.

Additionally, you and your colleagues in the Press should be much more hard-hitting. Our Council deserves a hard time and you should be at the forefront of providing it.

Regards David Stewart

WFA - RESPONSE FROM KEITH SIMPSON MP To: ericberg2@hotmail.com Subj: Winter Fuel Allowance Thank you for contacting me about the changes to Winter Fuel Payment.

As you are aware, Ministers have announced that from winter 2015/16 Winter Fuel Payments will no longer be payable to individuals in EEA countries which

have an average winter temperature higher than the UK. This change will mean Winter Fuel Payments will no longer be payable in Portugal, Spain, Greece, France, Gibraltar, Malta, and Cyprus. I can pass on that the Government has worked with the Met Office to develop as robust a methodology as possible, and to analyse comparable winter temperature data across all EEA countries.

This change will save around £30 million a year, broadly offsetting the cost of a recent European court judgment which stated that the Government must pay Winter Fuel Payment to EEA citizens who have a "genuine and sufficient link" with the UK. I do believe that this is an important change, which will re-focus the benefit on its original purpose and avoid a situation where the Government will be paying 115,000 people in warmer countries a Winter Fuel Payment by 2015.

I hope this is information provides some reassurance. Thank you again for taking the time to contact me.

Yours sincerely, Keith Simpson MP

ERIC BERG REPLY TO KEITH SIMPSON MP Dear Mr Simpson, Your reply beggars belief!

I am well aware of what Ministers are going to do in 2015/16 and you have done nothing to reply to the reasons as to why every peniosner here in Spain thinks it is a ludicrous decision.

Can you please answer the following questions: 1) Has any Minister lived in a house in Spain in the winter?

2) Are houses in the UK insulated to keep heat in?

3) Are houses in Spain insulated to keep heat in?

I am sorry to have to labor the point, but it appears to me that you have not taken the time to read my email I look forward to hearing from you in due course Regards, Eric Berg

‘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.

Drilling for BlacK Gold There have been quite a few celebrations in the Canary Islands this week, following the decision of the Spanish oil company, Repsol, not to continue with its exploration for oil off the islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

The islands are an important tourist destination, and the threat of oil production taking place off the waters of these beautiful islands has shocked and angered residents for many years. The sea around these coasts is rich with marine life and the threat of serious, permanent ecological damage seemed to be only a matter of time. Despite all the reassurances from assorted ranks of politicians and ‘experts’, most people recognised that oil cannot be extracted with complete environmental safety. It short, it would be an accident waiting to happen.

The Islands’ Government was also vehemently opposed to the proposals, which provoked a ‘head on’ constitutional clash with the Spanish Government. There were reviews, court challenges and appeals, debates, fierce arguments, protest marches, petitions, as well as serious threats that the Canary Islands should seek separation from Spain if the islanders’ wishes were not to be taken into account over this sensitive issue.

Finally, it looked as if the environmentalists had reached the end of a long and arduous journey, with the battle being lost to the oil company and the Spanish Government.

Following pleas from the Spanish Prime Minister, Spain’s Constitutional Court stepped into the argument to prevent the long anticipated islands’ referendum from taking place, and the exploration work of digging 2000 metres below sea level began. Islanders watched with horror as the rigs and all the attendant paraphernalia moved into place.

Not surprisingly, Spain’s Government hoped that a generous discovery of oil so close to home would help to ease its troubled bank balance, provide much needed employment, as well as reducing its reliance upon oil and gas supplies from Russia. It was envisaged that once oil production was fully operational, around 110,00 barrels of oil each day would flow from the islands, which is around 10 per cent of Spain’s consumption of oil.

Despite being originally billed as potentially the largest discovery of oil in Spanish history, it was not to be. A statement from the company concluded that although oil and gas lie beneath the seabed, they are of poor quality, and of insufficient quantity to make the expensive business of extraction viable. The company decided to no longer pursue the business of extraction in the area and the oil rigs quietly moved away from the exploration site, leaving the islanders to heave huge sighs of relief.

People form a giant SOS as they protest in Corralejos

Poor geological survey results, together with an acute fall in oil prices, will hopefully mean that the area will be forgotten as a potential source of riches for years to come. Meanwhile, the Government has come up with another good idea, which is all set to cause another huge row with residents in the affected areas. How about a spot of fracking in another region of Spain?

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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A NEW ENGLISH TEACHING SYSTEM ON THE COSTA BLANCA If you know somebody looking to learn English, then you need to tell them about a new and unique teaching system has arrived on the Costa Blanca.

Thanks to Debbie Coupe, the new professional and yet simple and child-friendly system will aid them on the path of learning to speak, read and write in English.

The Sounds-Write Programme is presented by Debbie Coupe, who started teaching after gaining a degree in Education at Christ Church University in Canterbury. Having taught in both mainstream and special education, Debbie also became the head of the Primary department for 6 years and wrote and implemented a topic-based curriculum for the new National Curriculum in 2014.

The Sounds-Write system has both a psychological and rational behind its methods, which has a range of levels depending on the ability of the learner, “It is the only scheme I have come across that uses the alphabet as a reversible code in other words speaking, reading and writing must be learnt together”, Debbie explains.

“At its heart it teaches children to segment, blend and manipulate sounds, or phonemes”, Debbie continued, whilst explaining how “we have 44 sounds in our language and only 26 letters of the alphabet to make those sounds”.

Although Sounds-Write has a step by step prescribed programme element it also has computer software, games and its own set of accompanying books to support the child´s progress and success.

Now, having taken early retirement from teaching, Debbie and her husband have moved to the house in Spain they have had for 10 years, and although sad to leave grown up children and four lovely grandchildren, Debbie hopes to transfer her skills to support speaking, reading and writing within a safe and happy environment, whilst continuing to do something that she both loves and is good at here on the Costa Blanca.

For more information you can call Debbie on 966 763 025, or her mobile 634 312 523 and see her advert in The Leader newspaper on page 3.

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A NEW RESOURCE FOR TRAFFIC LAWS Traffic laws and the rules of the road may be a Little confusing to some, especially given that as foreigners we have to adapt what we have learnt and practiced for many years in our home country to our new homeland, adapting what we think may be true to the reality of the law in Spain, but now, thanks to a group of Guardia Civil Traffic officers in Torrevieja, there is now a wealth of information available to users of Facebook.

One of the founders of the “N332” page, Francisco, explained, “We are a group of Spanish Traffic Police Officers located in Torrevieja, who has launched a page on Facebook to inform European Drivers about all the information related to traffic matters. The articles are published in English because we think most of the foreigner drivers do not follow the traffic laws because they don´t know them”, and therefore the group wish to share their knowledge through the social networks, and the English press, whilst welcoming any question you have related to traffic.

Within just a couple of days of the launch of the page, they already clocked up nearly 2,000 followers, which Francisco explains “makes us work harder every day to inform them, about all changes taking place every day in traffic law”.

So if you have a burning question, or just want to know a little more about safe and legal driving in Spain, make sure you search for and “like” the page named “N332”, so called “in honour to the main road which goes through the coastline where we work every day”, Francisco concludes.

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MORÓN AIR BASE Negotiations are taking place between Spain and the United States with the aim of accomodating the permanent deployment of a crisis response military force at Morón de la Frontera Air Base (Seville). The temporary deployment was authorised on 19 April 2013 for the security of partners and neighbours, as well as for Spain, in a key region for maintaining global peace and stability.

PRIVATE FLY The Spanish government has given the green light to the sale of airport operator AENA, initially selling a 28% share of the company which is the world's biggest airport operator by passenger volume. The shares will be listed on 11 February, with the sale set to bring in between 1.5 and 2 billion euro. Aena operates 46 Spanish airports and has stakes in other airports, such as Colombia, Mexico and London's Luton, dealing with 187 million passengers a year. 51% of the capital will remain in the hands of the State and the workers will continue to be public servants.

WILDFIRES The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Affairs has published the statistics on wildfires between 1 January and 31 December 2014 on its website, which indicates that a total number of 9,754 wildfires occurred in 2014, the lowest amount in the last 10 years. Until this year, the lowest number of wildfires in a single year during the last decade was 10,797 (in 2013).

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Staff at the Leader were invited to spend an afternoon with Trafico in Torrevieja last week

The number of foreigners within the Spanish Social Security System stood at 1,552,639 in December, an increase of 0.21% on the previous month and an increase of 3,241 average contributors. This is the first increase in the number of foreign NI contributors in Spain following five months of decline.

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SPEED WALKING FINE DENIAL The DGT traffic department has issued a notice denying that pedestrians will be fined for walking too fast.

The statement is in response to reports in numerous newspapers regarding proposed changes to the rules of the road. Referring to the suggestions that pedestrians can be punished, the DGT confirm that “This agency wants flatly deny that possibility”.

They also confirm that the proposed draft of the law is the same as that which has been in existence since 1992, although there are regulations referring to carts and carriages which may be propelled or pulled manually, where legislation is in place to ensure their safe operation.

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END OF THE ROA D FOR PETROL ENGINES The next three years will undoubtedly see the introduction of new and improved fuel-saving technologies which will go on to dominate motor vehicle development, a new report from think tank Navigant Research says More than that, it draws the conclusion that by the end of 2017 fewer than half the cars on the road will be powered by 'conventional petrol engines' i.e. without some high-tech features designed specifically to reduce fuel consumption, even if it's just an idle-stop function, which Navigant seems to think is going to be the most important innovation in improving fuel efficiency.

While we don’t necessarily agree with all their conclusions, it is true that multiple factors, including increasingly strict global standards to limit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, are driving manufacturers to produce more efficient vehicles.

Navigant expects the prevalence of alternative fuels - ethanol, petrolethanol blends, hydrogen, bio-diesel, liquid propane gas and battery power - to continue growing, but says petrol as we know it will remain the leading fuel in the coming years, albeit in smaller-engined, highcompression engines, often turbocharged.

Senior research analyst David Alexander commented: "There is no single technology that will dominate fuel efficiency improvements in the next decade.

"The focus, instead, will be on incremental improvements in engines and transmissions, along with weight reduction in as many places as possible."

Idle-stop technology, he predicted, would add functionality until it became a sort of mild hybrid, with the ability to capture and store energy without the weight (and cost) penalty of a big battery.

Increasingly strict global standards to limit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are driving manufacturers to produce more efficient vehicles

Whether that means using a capacitor to store electrical energy or a high-speed, dual-mass flywheel to store kinetic energy while the engine isn't running we don't know, and to be candid we don't think Alexander does either, but the inference is plain: the next big thing in automotive design is to waste less of the energy produced by burning hydrocarbon fuels to the atmosphere as heat.

Because every kilowatt that we recover and put back into the car's systems benefits us twice: it's another spoonful of fuel that doesn't need to be converted into carbon dioxide and another kilowatt of heat that's not adding to the problem of global warming.

Energy recovery is already the New Big Thing in Formula One, and Navigant expects sales of petrol and diesel vehicles fitted with sophisticated idle-stop technology to reach 63 million annually by 2025, representing 58 percent of all vehicles sold.

The report looks at the effect of consumer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles, and political pressure to reduce emissions, on engine technology and lightweight materials.

Its global forecasts for vehicle sales, grouped by region, type of fuel and even the number of cylinders, are extrapolated through to 2025, along with forecasts for the sales volumes of important fuel-efficiency systems - and you have only to look at the world market for catalysers to know how significant that could be.

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ADDRESSING SOCIAL WELFARE BURNS NIGHT AT ALFIES WITH SHORTCOMINGS ON THE ORIHUELA COSTA THE RBL Over sixty members and friends of The Orihuela Costa branch of The Royal British Legion enjoyed an evening at Alfie's Place in La Zenia last Sunday evening where, in age old tradition, they celebrated the birth of Scotland's favourite son, Robert (Rabbi) Burns.

The haggis was piped in by Barry Waddington of the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums, followed by Jim Watt with the haggis, which was addressed by Mark who then entertained us with some Scottish dancing. An excellent meal followed together with dancing to the music and singing by Andy Jones.

The raffle raised 198â‚Ź of which 98â‚Ź was donated to the Poppy Appeal. A good night was had by all.

The next RBL event will be a luncheon on Thursday 26th February at La Piazza 2 at Punta Marina. This will be followed by the Easter Sunday lunch on April 5th at Sunrise.

Bob Houliston, C.L.A.R.O. Councillor, presented a motion in the full council meeting this week, aimed at addressing the many social welfare problems and shortcomings which exist in Orihuela Costa. The Motion was approved by a clear majority despite the Socialist/Green party government voted against.

Bob Houliston recalled that due to the crisis and high level of unemployment, many families living on the coast had to turn to charitable organisations for help with food and support to pay essential bills like electricity. Caritas of Orihuela Costa currently looks after the needs of 60 families every week, the equivalent of 120 persons. Although independent of Caritas Orihuela, they receive no financial help from the Orihuela local government. This help is needed.

Those living in Orihuela Costa will be familiar with the two blocks of social housing built pre-crisis, nearly 7 years ago, originally for sale at non-profit prices. They remain empty and abandoned despite the fact that many Orihuela families are being evicted from their homes because of mortgage payment problems. It is shameful that after 7 years no convincing action by the local government has been taken to enable these apartment blocks to be occupied on a rental basis. The local government blames the regional government in Valencia for this situation but, after nearly 4 years in office, this is not a good enough excuse.

For those in Orihuela Costa seeking help in whatever form, meals on wheels, home help or economic support, they should first speak to the Social Assistant in the Civic Centre, Alameda del Mar. There is an income threshold for this assistance but despite this, many are eligible for such help. The Social Assistant is present four mornings a week.

But as Bob Houliston pointed out, requests for appointments must be made in advance in Spanish by telephone to Orihuela city social services department. Why cannot appointments be made on the spot with the helpful personnel of the Civic Centre? In the debate on the Motion, the councillor responsible asserted that the rules are the rules and if you cannot speak Spanish, seek the help of an interpreter.

The Motion addressed the problem of the inadequacies of the small Civic Centre in Alameda del Mar. With the population of the coast and

Orihuela city being almost equal and the fact that those living on the coast pay via taxes a very high share of the income of Orihuela, it is revealing that the Orihuela Costa Civic Centre has some 500 affiliates whereas the Montserrate del Virgin Centre in Orihuela has some 3000 affiliates, six times more.

Orihuela Costa has a deficit in other areas of social policy. There is no Youth Centre. The Municipal Sports Centre (CMD charges fees which are beyond the means of many individuals or groups. The 100 youngsters who regularly play organised football have to go to neighbouring Pilar to train and play their games because the prices of the CMD are unaffordable. There are other pieces of sports-designated municipally owned land in Orihuela Costa which could be put to use but the Town Hall has never bothered to finish and equip them so as to provide additional sports activities, free of charge, as in other areas of the municipality.

Although the majority in the Plenary approved the Motion which called for action in all the areas dealt with to correct the shortcomings in social welfare in Orihuela Costa, it is to be feared that the negative vote of the government means we will not get action in these areas until after the municipal election in May.

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INDIAN DRUGS WITHDRA WN FOR TESTING IRREGULARITIES At the request of the European Medicines Agency, the Spanish Ministry of Health has suspended the sale of 29 generic medicinal drugs after finding that the company who provide them have been using unauthorised practices prior to them being approved for sale.

However, the Ministry has stressed that there is no evidence of any risk to patients taking the medication as the chemical compound is exactly the same as those drugs which are approved, and that treatment should continue as normal for those who are in possession of the drugs.

An audit of over 1,000 presentations of generic drugs was carried out by the health department, resulting in the withdrawal of the 29 different drugs manufactured by the GVK Biosciences company in Hyderabad, India, where evidence of a breach of the rules of Good Clinical Practice in bioequivalence studies were found.

The drugs in question are a range of antihistamines such as 'Ebastina' or 'Desloratadina', antihypertensive 'Valsartán / hidroclorotiazida' or 'Irbesartán / hidroclorotiazida', the antidepressant

'Escitalopram', antidiabetic 'Repaglinida' and Alzheimer´s treatment 'Donepezilo', amongst others.

Once again though, it is stressed that there is no evidence that the drugs are harmful and patients should continue treatment, the action is as a sanction towards the company and is not for the protection of the public.

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ALCOHOL DOES NOT HELP YOU SLEEP

The results of a study to be published in February´s online edition of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, reveals that consuming alcohol before going to bed can result in sleeping disorders and problems.

The authors of the study say that “People tend to focus on alcohol and its commonly known sedative properties, which is reflected in shorter times to sleep, especially in adults, rather than sleep disruption that occurs later in the night”, said Christian L. Nicholas, expert in sleep research at the University of Meloburne, Australia.

In people who drink before bedtime, alcohol initially acts as a sedative, marked by the activity of the delta frequency in the electroencephalogram (EEG) of SWS, but later is associated with sleep disruption. Also, significant decreases in the activity of the delta frequency and power with normal development between the ages of 12 and 16 are produced.

The study involved 24 participants (12 women and 12

men) all healthy and aged between 18 and 21 years of age. They were social drinkers who consumed less than seven standard drinks per week for the past 30 days. Each individual underwent two situations: alcohol intake before bed as well as a placebo, followed by standard polysomnography with integrated EEG recordings.

The results showed that if sleep is regularly interrupted by alcohol before bedtime, especially for long periods of time, this could have significant negative effects on welfare during the day and neurocognitive function such as processes of learning and memory.

Alcohol does not help you sleep, according to Nicholas, “The main message is that alcohol is not really good for sleeping even though it may seem that helps you fall asleep faster. In fact, the quality of sleep you get is significantly altered and disturbed,” he concludes.

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08:00 With UK, World and Spanish news updates at 15 minute intervals throughout and Bob Houliston from the Orihuela Costa CLARO group just after 10:00.

11:00 The Gary Jackson Show.

13:00 Acceptable 80¥s with Paul Baker.

14:00 Drama. The Amazing Ratman Story by Dave Sheasby. A TV crew susses out old man Jack, who claims he knew the Pied Piper of Hamlin. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Geraldine Fitzgerald.

15:00 Drama. Ordeal in Space a short story By Robert Heinlein. A thrilling tale that delves into the psyche of traumatised spaceman William Cole, after his return to Earth. Read by Adam Sims.

16:00 Lounge Sounds with Steven Hambley.

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

19:00 Comedy. I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again.

Series 3, episode 4. The Archers sell up, and Admiral Lord Nelson’s diary. Sketches and songs with John Cleese and Graeme Garden. From April 1966.

20:00 Drama. Georgy Girl. Swinging London, 1965.

Georgy is sparky, funny and financially independent, but desperate to fall in love. Stars Lucy Speed.

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

22:00 Book at Bedtime. Book at Bedtime. South Riding. Episode 1 of 15. Headmistress Sarah Burton returns to 1930s Yorkshire for a challenging new post.

Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.

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

11:00 Dark Side of the Moon with Gary Jackson.

13:00 None Stop 90’s with Paul Baker.

14:00 Drama. Rumpole of the Bailey. Rumpole and the Primrose Path. Recuperating at a nursing home, the barrister exposes some criminal practices. John Mortimer’s dramatisation with Timothy West.

15:00 Drama. The Spying Game. The Living Daylights. James Bond battles to rescue a trapped British agent. Cold War thriller set in Berlin.

16:00 Solid Gold Sixties with Geoff Dorsett.

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

19:00 Comedy. An Actors Life for Me. Reading All

About It. After his disastrous children’s TV appearance, Robert battles to avoid the press. Stars John Gordon Sinclair. From March 1990.

20:00 Drama. Undercover Mumbai. Crime thriller.

Alia Khan, a female police officer, tries to solve a series of crimes and make sense of her troubled past.

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

22:00 Book at Bedtime. Book at Bedtime. South Riding. Episode 2 of 15. Back home in Yorkshire, new headmistress Sarah Burton has much to tackle at her run-down school. Stars Sarah Lancashire.

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. Rumpole of the Bailey. Rumpole and the Scales of Justice. The barrister’s love for Othello and his shady contacts help him defend a policeman.

Stars Timothy West.

15:00 Drama. The Spying Game. Max is Calling. An idealistic CIA recruit is pitched against a cynical veteran. Simon Lee Phillips reads Gayle Lynds’ thriller.

16:00 Supersonic 70’s, with Geoff Dorsett.

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

19:00 Comedy. Flying the Flag. Little Extras.

Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People’s Republic up close. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From July 1992.

20:00 Drama. Huntingtower by John Buchan. The Princess in the Tower. A retired merchant embarks on an adventure leading him to a deserted Scottish house. Stars Roy Hanlon and David McKail.

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

22:00 Book at Bedtime. Book at Bedtime. South Riding. Episode 3 of 15. Headmistress Sarah Burton is determined to make a success of her first event in the community. Stars Sarah Lancashire.

Thursday 08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan. Including a chat with Martina Scheurer, the Orihuela Costa councillor for the coast, just after 10:00. With UK, World and Spanish news updates throughout.

11:00 Nothing But The Nineties with Mike Brown.

13:00 The Mystery Top 40 with Paul Baker.

14:00 Drama. Rumpole of the Bailey. Rumpole and the Vanishing Juror. At a murder trial, the barrister encounters a jury member with a mystifying agenda.

John Mortimer’s drama stars Timothy West.

15:00 Drama. The Spying Game. The Red Carnation.

A former Russian spy’s loyalties are tested over an assassination plot. Adjoa Andoh reads the thriller.

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

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

19:00 Comedy. Brian Gullivers Travels. Gelbetia.

Brian Gulliver, a seasoned presenter of travel documentaries, finds himself in a hospital’s secure unit after claiming to have experienced a succession of bizarre adventures. This week we hear about his travels in Gelbetia, a country run by doctors.

20:00 Drama. Huntingtower by John Buchan. The First Battle. Retired merchant Dickson McCunn sets out to save an imprisoned Russian princess. Stars Roy Hanlon and David McKail.

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

22:00 Book at Bedtime. Book at Bedtime. South Riding. Episode 4 of 15. Headmistress Sarah Burton develops a soft spot for a married school governor.

Stars Sarah Lancashire and Philip Glenister.

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20:00 Drama. Huntingtower by John Buchan. The Die-Hards Go Into Action. As retired merchant Dickson McCunn’s mission is concluded, he commits an assault. Stars Roy Hanlon and David McKail.

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

22:00 Book at Bedtime. Book at Bedtime. South Riding. Episode 5 of 15. Headmistress Sarah Burton sparks upset when she takes her girls on an educational walk in the snow. Stars Sarah Lancashire.

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 Comedy. Permission to Speak Sir! Dads Army On Radio. Legendary comedy producer Harold Snoad and actor Michael Knowles reveal how they went about adapting the classic BBC TV hit series for radio - as the writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft were too busy to do it themselves. Over three hours, enjoy six Dad’s Army episodes made for radio.

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.

08:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan. With UK, World and Spanish news updates at 15 minute intervals throughout.

08:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft.

11:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes.

14:00 Drama. Rumpole of the Bailey. Rumpole Redeemed. The barrister faces a conundrum over whether offenders can ever go straight. John Mortimer’s drama stars Timothy West.

15:00 Drama. The Spying Game. A Demon in my Head. The struggles of a troubled spy suffering from crippling migraines. Trevor White reads the tale.

16:00 Rewind the Radio with Steven Hambley.

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

19:00 Comedy. Hancock’s Half Hour. The Ladies Man. After seeing Sid have another success with a girl Hancock enrolls in a night school class to learn how to succeed with the ladies

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. Sherlock Holmes v Dracula. The Baker Street sleuth takes on the sanguinary Count.

Loren D Estleman’s thriller stars John Moffatt and Timothy West.

16:00 Comedy. Just a Minute. Series 67, episode 2.

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 Revisited.

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. 14:40 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 The Link. 16:45 Escape to the Country.

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. Marc Ashdown examines what is being done to help the hundreds of thousands of London children living below the poverty line. Matthew Wright learns how buy-to-let investments can backfire.

And Vince Rogers explores whether London’s boundaries should be expanded into the Home Counties.

21:00 EastEnders. When word spreads round Walford about Dean, his business begins to suffer. Will he accept a way out? Jane gets some bad news which results in her making a strange choice when it comes to her wedding outfit. Can Sonia save the day? Stan continues his quest to get Tina on board with his plan.

21:30 Panorama. Panorama repeats a report on a week spent in the accident and emergency department of the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton.

There are more patients who are more ill, others who should never have come to A&E in the first place, and the hospital’s ‘regulars’ - one has come in over 100 times. Panorama talks to patients and to stressed and overstretched staff, the front line troops of the NHS. 22:00 Silent Witness. Rising star of the police, Sergeant Sam Honeywell, is found beaten and shot in his burnt-out car in Essex. The police are up in arms in what is a hugely emotive and political case for them, and DCI Jim Sullivan is determined to nail Honeywell’s killer. But when local drug dealer and son of known crime boss Dean Fallon seems to have his alibi sewn up, suspicion shifts closer to home. Honeywell is discovered to have been in an affair with Kate Parry, wife of his best friend, Sergeant Carl Parry. It looks bad for Parry, and Jack reveals details of Honeywell’s final moments, which hits Sullivan hard - he had been like a father to the murdered cop.

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

23:45 Football Focus. Dan Walker round-ups all the

major transfer deadline day moves, with news and reaction from around the country. After months of speculation, top-flight clubs have until 11pm to strengthen their squads, and invariably many transfers will only be resolved at the last minute.

00:30 The Graham Norton Show. The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Among the guests on Graham’s sofa are Dame Judi Dench and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel talking about their new movie, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Plus, there is music from First Aid Kit. 01:15 Film - City Hall (15). Mayor John Pappas is the most popular mayor New York has had in years and owes a lot of his success to his dedicated protege and deputy mayor Kevin Calhoun, a Louisiana native.

When a small boy is caught in the crossfire of a gunfight between police and a known mafioso, Pappas knows it’s a threat to his administration and rises to the challenge. Starring: Al Pacino, John Cusack, Bridget Fonda, Danny Aiello, Martin Landau.

03:00 Weather for the Week Ahead. 03:05 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 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. 11:05 Great British Railway Journeys. 11:35 Click.

12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Coast. 14:15 The War Lords. 14:45 The Road to War. 15:40 Mountain. 16:40 Open All Hours. 17:10 To the Manor Born. 17:35 Hi-De-Hi. 18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain. 20:00 Top Gear. 21:00 University Challenge. 21:30 Only Connect. 22:00 A Cook Abroad: Dave Myers’ Egypt. 23:00 Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 My Right to Die Debbie’s Story. 00:50 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. 01:50 The Super-Rich and Us. 02:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Biomimetics - Designed by Nature. 05:30 Deadly Dilemmas.

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 seeks revenge against Katie. Chrissie worries about Lachlan. Laurel gives in to temptation.

20:30 Coronation Street. Eva warns Callum to stay away. Chesney goes behind Sinead’s back. Norris has an evil glint in his eye.

21:00 Richard Wilson on the Road. Richard Wilson follows the 1936 Shell guide to Devon and gets a bird’s eye view of the town of Torquay, and visits Agatha Christie’s home on the English Riviera. He meets one of Devon’s oldest families the Fulfords, then drives the Daimler on to Dartmoor.

21:30 Coronation Street. David’s worst nightmare becomes real. Chesney confesses to Sinead. Maddie has revenge on her mind.

22:00 Broadchurch. New information forces Hardy and Ellie to re-evaluate what they believe. Is it possible that they have been wrong about everything so far? Sharon Bishop receives some unexpected help, while Olly Stevens gets a major scoop.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross welcomes the queens of The Great British Bake Off, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, distinguished actress Dame Diana Rigg and comedian Johnny Vegas from the hit show Benidorm.

00:45 The Kyle Files. 01:10 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

Sun: Home or Away. 05:15 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems.

05:30 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 05:40 Deal or No Deal.

C5 05:50 Make it Big. 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. 08:10 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. 09:20 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. 16:15 Film - Angels Fall (15).

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 Celebrity Big Brother. 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:00 Film 10,000 BC. 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 Botched Up Bodies. 02:00 Super Casino.

04:10 Britain’s Flashiest Families. 05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 05:25 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

C4 05:35 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. 06:30 Face the Clock. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens.

08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Frasier. 09:35 Frasier. 10:05 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:35 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11:05 Undercover Boss USA. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Three in a Bed. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Shipping Wars. 17:45 Couples Come Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 The Jump. 22:00 The Undateables. 23:00 Catastrophe. 23:35 Bodyshockers. 00:40 24 Hours in A and E. 01:35 Walking the Nile. 02:30 Man v Weird.

03:25 Jon Richardson Grows Up. 04:20 A Place in the

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – The late Henry Cooper, the boxer best known for knocking down Muhammad Ali and who became a knight.

18.05 Speekee TV – Something for our younger viewers, a fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish. – El Café 18.15 Out & About in Torrevieja – Graham Knight is on the old Torrevieja railway.

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) Simon talks with Stuart Greveson, an ex pastry chef at the Savoy.

19.30 Spanish Eye – Tthe significance of the brightly painted racing pigeons seen around Spain?

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07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited.

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. 14:40 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 The Link. 16:45 Escape to the Country.

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. Desperate to help her father but torn about what she should do, Tina looks to her family for support. Lauren makes a big decision but will she get the answer she is hoping for? Followed by BBC News and Regional News.

21:00 Holby City. An old friend gives Mary-Claire a

fresh perspective on her relationship with Harry. Jonny tries to help a grieving mother do the right thing after the tragic death of her son. Sacha tries to bond with Rachel again, but the results are nothing short of disastrous.

22:00 Silent Witness. Known Essex criminal Jason Simons is found murdered in too similar a way to Honeywell to be a coincidence - beaten, shot and dumped. But as anomalies in his post mortem start to stack up, it is discovered that Simons was not what he seems. The team find traces of drugs on Simons’s penknife that point to a major importation, but his bereaved girlfriend Tess does not seem to know anything about it. Suspicion turns back to Dean Fallon, but a discovery in his medical records and the death of the Fallon family lawyer, Ben Osrin, takes the investigation in an unexpected new direction.

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

23:45 Count Arthur Strong. When a documentary team start to do a profile of Michael, Arthur’s new career as a living statue threatens to steal the show.

Michael turns to drastic tactics to bring the attention back to himself.

00:15 Gareth Thomas: Game Changer. Showing as part of the Real Families season. When Gareth ‘Alfie’ Thomas came out as the world’s first openly gay rugby player, everything changed for him. In this intimate portrayal of Gareth and his family, he reveals why he hid his sexuality and why he finally had to tell the truth.

01:15 Film - Forget Me Not (15). 02:45 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:50 BBC News.

BBC 2 06:00 Life on Planet Ant - Learning Zone. 06:30 The Great British Year. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer.

08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Helicopter Heroes Down Under. 09:20 Channel Patrol. 10:05 Kate Humble: Into the Volcano. 11:05 Great British Railway Journeys. 11:35 HARDtalk. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Coast. 14:20 The War Lords. 14:50 The Road to War. 15:40 Mountain. 16:40 Open All Hours. 17:10 To the Manor Born. 17:40 Hi-De-Hi. 18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain.

20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer.

22:00 Inside the Commons. 23:00 Rory Bremner’s Coalition Report. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Dragons’ Den. 01:20 Film 2015. 01:50 This is BBC Two. 04:50 Make a Musical. 05:50 House of Sound.

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. Katie is shocked by Robert’s threat. Rodney is uncomfortable with Georgia’s suggestion. Sam’s loyalties are divided.

20:30 Deirdre and Me: A Tribute. Another chance to see this special programme, shown as a tribute to the late Anne Kirkbride and her 40-year career playing Deirdre Barlow on Coronation Street.

21:00 Bad Builders: Bang to Rights. This week, Dominic tackles a builder who left a family living in a half-finished, leaking, wreck. Recently widowed Barbara Beaumont moved in with her sister-in-law Wendy Hogg and Wendy’s severely handicapped 16year-old son Joshua.

22:00 Paul O’Grady’s Animal Orphans. In the final programme in this series, Paul visits Bambelela, a rehabilitation centre for orphaned vervet monkeys.

Paul’s role for the day is to care for 10-month-old Toledo. He plays with him and feeds him, and then sees what it is like helping him to sleep at night. All the babies have to sleep with a volunteer for comfort - but Toledo does not make it easy. Finally, Paul travels to Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre to meet an orphaned rhino called Little G. 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Benidorm. All the regulars are concerned about Telle’s pregnancy, except Madge who thinks she has just done it to ruin her holiday. Kate and Martin get lost while out in Benidorm and seek refuge in a bar, not realising one of its attractions is an unusual magic act.

00:10 Film - Carry on Jack (PG). A young serving

wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself as a crew member and boards the good ship Venus, which is sailing for Spanish waters manned by a motley assortment of seafaring specimens. Starring: Kenneth Williams, Bernard Cribbins, Juliet Mills, Charles Hawtrey, Donald Houston.

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

C4 05:40 Deal or No Deal. 06:35 Face the Clock. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Frasier. 09:35 Frasier. 10:05 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:35 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:05 Undercover Boss USA. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Three in a Bed. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Shipping Wars. 17:45 Couples Come Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 The Jump. 22:00 24 Hours in Police Custody.

23:00 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. 23:55 The Mega Brothel.

01:00 Pokerstars.Com and Monte-Carlo Casino EPT Grand Final. 01:55 KOTV Boxing Weekly. 02:25 Transworld Sport. 03:25 Itera Expedition Race. 03:50 Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race. 04:15 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money. 05:10 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away.

C5 05:45 House Doctor. 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. 08:10 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. 09:20 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. 16:15 Film - Undercover Bridesmaid. 18:00 5 News at 5.

18:30 Neighbours. 19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 Benefits. 21:00 Benidorm ER. 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:00 Film - 10,000 BC. 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:00 10 Most Annoying Things About 1999. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Age Gap Love. 05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 05:25 Divine Designs. 05:50 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Robert Vaughn best known for his role as Napoleon Solo from 60’s hit series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and is still acting today.

18.05 Spanish Eye – the battle re-enactment in Murcia of the key WWII campaign Operation Market Garden featuring reenactment societies from around Europe.

18.30 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures –following a river course down a mountain near Benidorm and medieval combat.

19.00 Real England (series) – Cornwall, the most southern of all the English counties with its charming villages and spectacular coastline.

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03:10 Weather for the Week Ahead. 03:15 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited.

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. 14:40 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 The Link. 16:45 Escape to the Country.

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 and Regional News.

20:30 Match of the Day Live. Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of this evening’s FA Cup fourth-round replay at the Macron Stadium, which will see one of the clubs book their place in the last 16. The competition is wide open following the shock exits of Chelsea, Manchester City, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur in round four, and the Reds will be aiming to avoid such an exit, as they look to find a way past the Trotters, following the 0-0 draw in the original fixture. Subsequent programmes subject to change.

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

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 Film 2015. Claudia Winkleman and Danny Leigh are joined by critic Ashley Clark to review the latest movie releases, including civil rights drama Selma, starring David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr, and Oscar nominee Eddie Redmayne in Jupiter Ascending, a fantasy adventure from the Wachowskis.

00:45 Film - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (15). Elegant adaptation of John Berendt’s nonfiction bestseller. A young New York journalist arrives in Savannah, Georgia, to cover one of the lavish Christmas parties held by a wealthy antiques dealer.

However, he soon finds himself caught up in a murder trial, and uncovers a whole new world beneath the colourful but conservative veneer of Savannah society.

Starring: John Cusack, Kevin Spacey, Jack Thompson,

BBC 2 05:50 House of Sound. 06:30 Compose Yourself. 07:00 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:00 Saints and Scroungers. 08:45 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

09:15 Wanted Down Under. 10:00 Life Story. 11:00 Great British Railway Journeys. 11:30 See Hear. 12:00 BBC News. 12:30 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Coast.

14:20 The War Lords. 14:50 The Road to War. 15:40 Mountain. 16:40 Open All Hours. 17:10 To the Manor Born. 17:40 Hi-De-Hi. 18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads.

19:30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain. 20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 Alaska: Earth’s Frozen Kingdom. 22:00 Wolf Hall. 23:00 Up the Women. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:20 Inside the Commons. 01:20 See Hear. 01:50 Posh People: Inside Tatler. 02:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Making Media. 05:30 Ten Pieces Extra.

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. Katie wishes she could confide in Andy. Robert is left disappointed. Rachel struggles with her feelings for Sam.

worse for Steve? Katy lets her heart rule her head.

21:00 Midsomer Murders. Murder by Magic. When a pub landlady is crushed to death by a giant box during a magic show organised by famous illusionist Gideon Latimer, pathologist Kate discovers the cables had been deliberately sabotaged. Evangelising curate Andrew Maplin claims the tragedy is God’s vengeance for the pagan traditions still held deep in Midsomer Oaks, but Barnaby and Nelson fear Gideon was the real target.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Bring Back Borstal. A fascinating four-part series which follows a social experiment in which 13 young offenders volunteer to experience the strict regime of a 1930s-style Borstal for up to four weeks.

In the final programme, word reaches the governor that Casey Spence, who left the Borstal in week one, is in trouble. The former drug user’s prospects have hit rock bottom and the governor tracks him down in Blackpool - but can he convince him to return? With reoffending rates closely linked to employment, the governor wants to give the rest of the lads the opportunity to get a job and stay out of trouble when they leave. But with the end of the strict regime in sight, discipline starts to slip within the ranks.

00:35 I Never Knew That About Britain. Series exploring Britain’s rich and surprising history and revealing some of the nation’s most unusual and fascinating stories. In this episode, Paul Martin heads to Hartlepool on the trail of a monkey legend, Suzannah Lipscomb hunts for the most expensive gold on the planet, and Steve Mould asks if we will ever fly to work.

01:05 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

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20:30 Coronation Street. Sinead summons Roy to her bedside. Are Liz and Michelle making matters

05:10 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. 06:05 Deal or No Deal. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens.

08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Frasier. 09:35 Frasier. 10:05 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:35 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11:05 Undercover Boss USA. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Three in a Bed. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Shipping Wars. 17:45 Couples Come Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 The Jump. 22:00 24 Hours in A and E. 23:00 Bodyshockers. 00:00 The Undateables. 01:00 Launched at Red Bull Studios. 01:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. 02:20 Film - Barney’s Version (15). 04:40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. 05:35 Deal or No Deal.

C5 05:50 House Doctor. 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. 08:10 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. 09:20 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. 16:15 Film - Another Man’s Wife. 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 GPs: Behind Closed Doors. 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:00 Age Gap Love. 00:00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.

01:00 Trauma Doctors. 02:00 Super Casino. 04:10 Botched Up Bodies. 05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge.

05:25 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Robson Green, singer, TV presenter and actor (his middle name is Golightly!)

18.05 Entwinement – a powerful psychological drama about the mixed fortunes of two girls which shows Newcastle life in a new and contemporary light. Featuring local actor Billie Gaddess and nominated for the Best Drama Award in London at the Portobello Film Festival 2012.

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01:30 Skiing Weatherview. 01:35 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited.

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. 14:40 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 The Link. 16:45 Escape to the Country.

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. The Carters grow concerned when Mick takes matters into his own hands. How far will he go? Lauren makes a startling discovery regarding Lucy Beale. Conflicted, Tina makes a decision. Followed by BBC News.

21:00 Eat Well for Less? Gregg Wallace and awardwinning greengrocer Chris Bavin, with the help of dietician Lucy Jones, are on a mission to help families across the UK save money, sort food facts from food fiction and eat well for less. Gregg and Chris are with a family whose weekly food shopping spend is out of control. The brand loving Warners from StratfordUpon-Avon have a large family and an enormous food bill, but with a home renovation underway every penny counts. With four children and limited cooking skills, Hannah and Tim rely on pre-prepared food, whilst Hannah believes that if something is more expensive it must be better. Gregg and Chris secretly watch as they shop and see that they are being seduced by nice packaging and 2 for 1 deals, both classic shopping mistakes. However, when their spend is totalled up and they’re confronted with the 17 receipts from the week before they are ready to change their ways?

22:00 Death in Paradise. Detective drama series set on a Caribbean island. The team is introduced to the crazy world of rock and roll when the lead singer of a band is murdered on Saint Marie. Can DI Goodman keep control of the unruly suspects for long enough to solve the crime?

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

23:45 Question Time. David Dimbleby presents topical debate from Finchley in North London. The panel includes Labour’s shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt MP, Respect MP George Galloway and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter.

00:45 This Week. Andrew Neil presents a review of the political week with Michael Portillo and Alan

BBC 2 05:30 Ten Pieces Extra. 06:10 Ten Pieces. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

09:20 Wanted Down Under. 10:05 Six Puppies and Us. 11:05 Great British Railway Journeys. 11:35 HARDtalk.

12:00 BBC News. 12:30 BBC World News. 13:00 The Daily Politics. 14:00 Coast. 14:25 The War Lords. 14:55 The Road to War. 15:45 Mountain. 16:45 Open All Hours. 17:15 To the Manor Born. 17:45 Hi-De-Hi. 18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain. 20:00 Antiques Road Trip. 21:00 The Great British Sewing Bee. 22:00 Modern Times. 23:00 Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe. 23:30 Newsnight.

00:20 A Cook Abroad: Dave Myers’ Egypt. 01:20 Rubens: An Extra Large Story. 02:20 Panorama. 02:50 This is BBC Two. 05:00 Wave World. 05:30 Beneath the Lab Coat. 05:50 After Life.

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 left shocked by Aaron’s betrayal. Andy is horrified at Katie’s news. Emma is suspicious of Ross.

20:30 The Kyle Files. Jeremy Kyle investigates the world of cosmetic procedures. He meets the people who go to extreme lengths to alter the way they look including a young woman who travels abroad for controversial and potentially dangerous surgery to change the colour of her eyes.

21:00 Emmerdale. Robert pleads with Katie. Pete tells Finn and Ross the truth about Emma. Tracy marks her territory.

21:30 Birds of a Feather. Without a Trace. Sharon makes plans to take Tracey and Dorien on a madcap 70s weekender, but there is no dressing up the news that Tracey is about to receive.

22:00 Car Crash Britain. A fascinating two-part programme which looks at footage captured by members

of the public on our roads and highways including head-on crashes, spectacular shunts and miraculous near-misses. The extraordinary growth in personal cameras mounted on drivers’ dashboards and bike helmets means that very little that happens on Britain’s roads goes unseen. The first programme has footage of some shocking accidents and crashes, and includes some miraculous escapes. Many are filmed by the people involved, and we meet some of those at the centre of these daily dramas.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Kylie: Kiss Me Once. Footage from the pop princess’s thirteenth concert tour, featuring songs from her most recent album alongside classics such as Spinning Around, Can’t Get You Out of My Head, Love at First Sight and All the Lovers. Filmed at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro Arena.

00:50 Ade at Sea. Bridlington. Series 1, episode 6.

Series in which Adrian Edmondson explores Britain’s maritime past and its influence today. The third episode finds Ade sailing the coast around Bridlington, once a major port for North Sea fishing. He joins lobster and crab fisherman Peter Sanderson, whose family have worked here since the 1600s. Back on land, Ade tracks down a 100-year-old Yorkshire Coble - or flat-bottomed boat. On the cliffs at Flamborough Head, he finds out about the history of climming, and how local men descended on ropes in search of the eggs of seabirds nesting there. He meets Roy Artley, whose father was one of the last people to work the cliffs, and sees some rare archive Film - of him in action in the 1960s. The crews of the Bridlington lifeboat have been saving lives from the treacherous North Sea since 1805, and the local men of the RNLI still volunteer.

Ade joins them on a training drill but ends up in the water and has to be rescued by an RAF helicopter.

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

C4 05:35 Deal or No Deal. 06:30 Face the Clock. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:05 Frasier. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:35 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:05 Undercover Boss USA. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Three in a Bed. 15:10 Countdown. 16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Shipping Wars. 17:45 Couples Come

Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel 4 News.

21:00 The Jump. 22:00 Cucumber. 23:00 Married Behind Bars. 00:05 24 Hours in Police Custody. 01:05 Up All Night. 02:05 One Born Every Minute. 03:00 Grand Designs. 04:00 Kirstie’s Best of Both Worlds.

04:55 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. 05:50 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. C5 05:45 House Doctor. 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. 08:10 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. 16:15 Film Seduced by Lies. 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The Classic Car Show. 21:00 Secrets of Rome’s Colosseum. 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 Race to the Pole.

05:00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. 05:25 Divine Designs. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks Roger McGuinn a guitarist best known for heading up The Byrds.

18.05 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – A side of Spain you don’t often see – the beautiful marine life below the waves.

18.30 Inland Spain – Calasparra is an old traditional town that has become very popular with the expat community over the years.

19.00 An Evening With... interview and performance with 80’s megastar, American R&B singer Alexander O’Neal.

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6th february 02:20 Weather for the Week Ahead. 02:25 BBC News.

07:00 Breakfast. 10:15 Wanted Down Under Revisited.

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. 14:40 BBC Regional News. 14:45 Doctors. 15:15 Father Brown. 16:00 The Link. 16:45 Escape to the Country.

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 Six Nations Rugby Union. John Inverdale presents live coverage from the Millennium Stadium as the 2015 Six Nations gets underway with a contest between Wales and England. Both nations are eager to start the competition with a win as they look to build momentum ahead of this autumn’s World Cup, especially as the two old foes have been drawn in the same pool. Jonathan Davies, Jeremy Guscott and Sir Clive Woodward provide studio analysis, with commentary by Eddie Butler, Brian Moore and Martyn Williams.

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

23:35 The Graham Norton Show. The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his irrepressible audience.

00:20 Bluestone 42. Comedy series about a British bomb disposal detachment in Afghanistan. The team gets a visit from a government minister, to whom Mary unexpectedly takes a shine. Nick tries to get rid of him with a questionable plan involving high explosives.

00:50 EastEnders Omnibus. A chance to catch up on the week’s drama in Albert Square. When word spreads round Walford about Dean, his business begins to suffer but will he accept a way out? Jane gets some bad news which results in her making a strange choice when it comes to her wedding outfit.

Can Sonia save the day? Stan continues in his quest to get Tina on board with his plan. Desperate to help her father but torn about what she should do, Tina looks to her family for support. Lauren makes a big decision but will she get the answer she is hoping for?

The Carters grow concerned when Mick takes matters into his own hands - how far will he go? Lauren makes a startling discovery regarding Lucy Beale. Conflicted, Tina makes a decision.

BBC 2 05:50 After Life. 06:50 William Whiskerson. 07:05 Homes Under the Hammer. 08:05 Saints and Scroungers. 08:50 Helicopter Heroes Down Under.

09:20 Wanted Down Under. 10:05 The Big Allotment 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 Coast. 14:20 The War Lords. 14:50 The Road to War. 15:40 Mountain. 16:40 Open All Hours. 17:10 To the Manor Born. 17:40 Hi-DeHi. 18:15 Flog It. 19:00 Eggheads. 19:30 The Great Antiques Map of Britain. 20:00 Six Nations 2015. 20:30 The Wonder of Animals. 21:00 Mastermind. 21:30 Food and Drink. 22:00 The Big Allotment Challenge. 23:00 Rhod Gilbert v Kilimanjaro. 23:30 Newsnight. 00:05 Film - Things We Lost in the Fire (15). 01:55 Question Time.

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

11:30 This Morning. 11:55 ITV News. 12:00 This Morning. 13:30 Loose Women. 14:30 ITV News and Weather. 15:00 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. Aaron is in turmoil. Ross confronts Emma. Jai is torn between Archie and Megan.

20:30 Coronation Street. Callum wields his power over David. Liz and Michelle bicker over Steve. Roy takes Hayley to a happy resting place.

21:00 The Martin Lewis Money Show. Martin Lewis and Saira Khan present the money-saving series. This week, Martin and Saira meet a couple with very different views on their money and try to help them discover how they can work together to reach the best financial outcome. The prudent pair also present a guide to cutting holiday costs, from slashing the cost of booking to making savings once on foreign soil.

21:30 Coronation Street. Will Callum force David to lie to the police? Steve finds sanctuary at Streetcars.

Roy bids an emotional farewell to Hayley.

22:00 Benidorm. A dejected, jobless Joyce is attempting to relax by the pool, but her morning is ruined when Janey reinstates the decidedly dodgy Jason Gallagher as the Solana’s bar manager. As Janey and

Jason go through the post, they find a letter offering Joyce a new job - and come up with a despicable plan. Geoff/The Oracle and Noreen get trapped in the lift, and spend the day opening up to each other.

Jason takes advantage of Geoff’s absence to make a move on his fiancee Ionela, and by the time mother and son have been freed, Ionela has fallen for his charms.

Clive heads into town in search of wifi, and gets chatted up by Melanie, a holiday home saleswoman. She lures Clive into visiting a development, Philip Olivier returns where Clive meets to the Solana bar. bar.

Monty - and is swindled out of 5,000 euros. Back at the resort Tiger cannot take his eyes off Annie Redmond the Neptune’s singer.

23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather.

23:40 Film - Parenthood (15). Perceptive comedy drama following the ups and downs of parent-child relationships within a large family. An over-protective dad - determined to do a better job than his own distant father - anxiously dotes on his troubled eight-yearold son. His brother, meanwhile, strives to mould his toddler daughter into an academic high-flyer, and his sister struggles with two rebellious, angst-ridden teenagers. Starring: Steve Martin, Dianne Wiest, Dennis Dugan, Mary Steenburgen, Paul Linke, Jason Robards Sr. 01:55 Jackpot247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 ITV Nightscreen.

C4 05:50 Superscrimpers: Waste Not, Want Not. 06:05 Deal or No Deal. 07:00 Countdown. 07:45 King of Queens. 08:10 3rd Rock from the Sun. 08:35 3rd Rock from the Sun. 09:00 Frasier. 09:35 Frasier. 10:05 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:35 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:05 Undercover Boss USA. 12:00 Car S.O.S. 13:00 Channel 4 News Summary. 13:05 Come Dine with Me. 14:05 Three in a Bed. 15:10 Countdown.

16:00 Deal or No Deal. 17:00 Shipping Wars. 17:45 Couples Come Dine with Me. 18:30 The Simpsons.

19:00 The Simpsons. 19:30 Hollyoaks. 20:00 Channel

4 News. 21:00 The Jump. 22:00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 23:00 The Last Leg. 00:05 Catastrophe.

00:35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 01:00 Rude Tube. 02:00 Film - Nine to Five (15). 03:55 The Ricky Gervais Show.

04:20 The Ricky Gervais Show. 04:50 Sarah Beeny’s Double Your House for Half the Money. 05:45 Deal or No Deal.

C5 05:45 House Doctor. 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. 08:10 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 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge. 13:10 5 News Lunchtime. 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother. 14:15 Home and Away. 14:45 Neighbours.

15:15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 16:10 Film - A Risk Worth Taking (PG). 18:00 5 News at 5. 18:30 Neighbours.

19:00 Home and Away. 19:30 5 News Tonight. 20:00 The Billion Dollar Wreck Hunt. 21:00 Ice Road Truckers.

22:00 Celebrity Big Brother. 23:50 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. 01:15 Super Casino. 04:10 Celebrity Big Brother. 05:35 Access. 05:45 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with mad-cap comedienne, writer and TV presenter Ruby Wax. 18.05 Frequently Asked Questions – the political set up in Spain and more about Neighbourhood Watch on the Costa.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon is with Iris Luke and local actor/producer Billie Gaddess.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – a wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety 2013 Show.

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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. 13:50 Saturday Sportsday. 14:00 Bargain Hunt. 15:00 Six Nations Rugby Union. Italy v Ireland. 17:30 Six Nations Rugby Union. France v Scotland. 19:55 BBC News. 20:05 Regional News. 20:10 Weather.

20:15 The Voice UK. Blind Auditions 5. The singing contest returns for a fourth series, hosted by Emma Willis and Marvin Humes. The blind auditions continue as superstar coaches will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, Rita Ora and Ricky Wilson compete to ensure they secure the best voices on their teams. In this episode we hear from celebrity chauffer booker Vikesh Champaneri, 19year-old Essex rapper Brooklyn and former lead singer from 80s boyband Brother Beyond, Nathan Moore.

21:35 The National Lottery. Win Your Wish List.

Shane Richie hosts the game show that sees couples playing to win the prizes of their dreams. Will they be able to hold their nerve and take the pressure as they attempt win their wish list? Also including the National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball draws, hosted by Gaby Roslin.

22:25 Casualty. Front Line. Rita fights for a soldier, Robyn sees that even good deeds have consequences and Lofty confronts his fears. It’s inspection day, what could possibly go wrong?

23:15 BBC News. 23:28 Weather.

23:30 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day’s seven matches in the Premier League, including two derbies of note. In the lunchtime kick-off, Arsenal make the short trip to north London rivals Tottenham. The Gunners won at White Hart Lane last season for the first time since 2007, thanks to a stunning goal from Tomas Rosicky. The two sides have been neck and neck this season just outside the Champions League places and drew the reverse fixture 1-1 at the Emirates. In the early evening match, Everton welcome their Merseyside adversaries to Goodison Park. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could feature in his 30th and last Premier League derby against the Toffees before his move to play in America. Elsewhere, Aston Villa host Chelsea, Leicester face Crystal Palace, Manchester City take on

Hull, QPR play Southampton while Swansea are at home against Sunderland. Followed by National Lottery Update.

01:00 The Football League Show. Two clubs battling it out at opposite ends of the Championship take centre stage as relegation-threatened Wigan meet league leaders Bournemouth at the DW Stadium. Drama from all three divisions of the Football League brought to you by Manish Bhasin..

02:20 Film - Highlander: Endgame. Futuristic fantasy action sequel in which two immortal kinsmen, Connor and Duncan MacLeod, who can be killed only by decapitation are forced to battle to the death in a tournament against others of their kind. With the two brothers joining together, can they defeat evil?

Starring: Christopher Lambert, Adrian Paul, Bruce Payne, Mihnea Trusca, Lisa Barbuscia, Donnie Yen. 03:50 Weather for the Week Ahead. 03:55 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:20 Film - War and Peace (U). 10:40 Fred Dibnah’s Age of Steam. 11:10 British Isles: A Natural History.

12:00 Six Nations Rewind. 13:00 James Martin: Home Comforts. 13:45 Food and Drink. 14:15 Talking Pictures. 15:00 Film - Cowboy (PG). 16:30 Escape to the Country. 17:30 Final Score. 18:15 Horrible Histories. 18:45 The Great British Sewing Bee. 19:45 Flog It. 20:35 Britain’s Tudor Treasure: A Night at Hampton Court. 21:35 Dad’s Army. 22:05 QI XL. 22:50 Film - Broken (18). 00:15 Film - Seven Years in Tibet (PG). 02:25 Film - Glory Road (PG). 04:15 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 CITV. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 12:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

13:30 ITV News and Weather. 13:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 14:40 The Undriveables. 15:05 The Chase.

16:05 Doc Martin. 17:10 Big Star’s Little Star. 18:05 Local News and Weather. 18:15 ITV News and Weather.

18:30 You’ve Been Framed. A comedy compilation of Harry Hill’s craziest thoughts inspired by classic home videos. Who will be on his hit-list when You’ve Been Framed! strikes back? Rate our videos on Twitter at

#framed.

19:30 Harry Hill’s Stars in Their Eyes. Harry Hill gives the legendary transformation show a makeover.

Five members of the public utter the famous words ‘Tonight Harry I’m going to be...’ before walking through the iconic smoky doors. The winner of tonight’s show goes through to next week’s Not Live Final with the chance to pick up the coveted Stars in Their Eyes trophy.s.

20:30 Planet’s Got Talent. Warwick Davis narrates a series which features some of the very best and worst acts that the world has to offer. This week’s show includes Professor Splash who jumps into paddling pools from incredible heights, a Romanian who gives himself salmonella by eating raw chicken, a parrot that speaks fluent English, a South Korean pensioner who picks a fight with a load of rocks and a Chinese man who performs an act so dangerous you will have to remove your jaw from the floor.

21:05 Take Me Out. Paddy McGuinness presents the show where 30 single girls battle it out for a dream date on the Isle of Fernandos. Tonight’s likely lads are lifeguard Liam from Newcastle, barista Jonathon from Newport, hairdresser Nick from Pontefract and worldclass bagpiper Glenn from Glasgow. There is also dating action from last week’s couples on the Isle of Fernandos.

22:20 The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross welcomes Stephen Fry for his first television interview since his wedding, celebrated cricketer Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff and Hollywood star and comedian Kevin Hart.

23:20 ITV News and Weather.

23:35 Film - Hard Target (18). Martial arts adventure about a New Orleans merchant sailor who stumbles upon a deadly game in which groups of sadistic hunters pursue human prey. Approached by a young woman whose father has gone missing, the sailor agrees to help find him, but discovers that the father was a recent victim of one of these human hunts. He resolves to stop the slaughter - but taking on the chief hunter will test his martial arts skills to their limit.

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lance Henriksen, Yancy Butler, Wilford Brimley, Kasi Lemmons, Arnold Vosloo.

01:20 Jackpot 247. 04:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:40 Nightscreen.

Channel 4 06:40 Face the Clock. 07:05 Transworld Sport. 08:00 Cycling. 08:55 The Morning Line. 10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10:30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11:30 Frasier. 12:00 Frasier. 12:30 The Big Bang Theory. 13:00 The Big Bang Theory. 13:30 Child Genius. 14:30 Channel 4 Racing. 17:00 Come Dine with Me. 18:00 The Big Bang Theory. 18:30 The Simpsons. 19:00 The Simpsons.

19:30 Channel 4 News. 20:00 Our Guy in India. 21:00 The World’s Weirdest Weather. 22:00 Film - American Pie: Reunion (15). 00:15 Film - Panic Room (15). 02:20 Film - Earthquake (PG). 04:25 Hollyoaks Omnibus.

Channel 5 05:45 House Doctor. 06:10 House Doctor. 06:35 House Doctor. 07:00 Milkshake. 11:00 Sponge Bob Square Pants. 11:35 Access. 11:40 Ice Road Truckers. 12:40 Ice Road Truckers. 13:35 Ice Road Truckers. 14:35 Ice Road Truckers. 15:35 Film - U-571. 17:45 Columbo.

19:35 5 News. 19:40 NCIS. 20:25 NCIS. 21:20 NCIS. 22:20 NCIS. 23:15 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

00:10 Law and Order. 01:10 Super Casino. 04:10 10,000 BC. 05:00 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with mad-cap comedienne, writer and TV presenter Ruby Wax. 18.05 Frequently Asked Questions – the political set up in Spain and more about Neighbourhood Watch on the Costa.

18.30 Let's Talk (series). – Simon is with Iris Luke and local actor/producer Billie Gaddess.

19.00 Viva La Vida (series). – a wonderful live selection from Stevie Spit’s Benidorm Variety 2013 Show.

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header;footer;07:00 Breakfast. 08:30 Match of the Day. 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show. 11:00 The Big Questions. 12:00 Sunday Politics. 13:15 MOTD2 Extra.

14:00 BBC News. 14:10 Weather for the Week Ahead.

14:15 Bargain Hunt. 15:15 Escape to the Country.

16:00 Eat Well for Less? 17:00 Your Home in Their Hands.

18:00 Songs of Praise. Aled Jones uncovers the inspiration behind the adopted FA Cup anthem Abide With Me, and there’s a look behind the scenes at the British Library, as the four original copies of the Magna Carta are brought together for the first time. Plus great hymns from around the country.

18:35 BBC News. 18:50 Regional News. 18:55 Weather.

19:00 Animals in Love. Liz Bonnin explores the complex and diverse relationships that animals have and asks whether animals love. In episode 2, Liz sets out to uncover the weird and wonderful ways that different species go about getting together. The first step in finding a partner is catching their eye. Liz starts by learning about a form of extreme flirting that has only ever been observed in one troop of capuchin monkeys in South America. Out in Africa, in the dead of night, Liz learns just how tough it is for male hyenas to get a girl. In America Liz meets up with some creatures who have over 15 million years of dating experience and who rely one of the oldest love songs on the planet get a mate. For some smell is a deal breaker but for others it is all about having the best moves on the dance floor. In the UK Liz hears about some real disco divas, who are unique in using the flamingo equivalent to make-up to stand out from the crowd.

20:00 Countryfile. Ellie Harrison is in Leicestershire reporting on the drastic decline in farmland birds. She joins the farmers learning how to spot rare birds and hears how they are creating the right habitat for wild birds back on their farms. Ellie visits an alpaca farm where the animals are being bred for use in therapy for people with mental health problems.

21:00 Call the Midwife. The midwives face one of their busiest nights to date, whilst Sister Winifred concentrates her efforts on the prostitutes of Poplar.

Elsewhere, cracks start to appear in Trixie and Tom’s

relationship.

22:00 The British Academy Film - Awards. Stephen Fry hosts the most prestigious event in the British film calendar, live from the Royal Opera House in London.

Nominees for the coveted BAFTA masks include Keira Knightley, Eddie Redmayne, Amy Adams, Benedict Cumberbatch, Emma Stone, Michael Keaton and Reese Witherspoon. With films including The Theory Of Everything, The Imitation Game, Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Birdman.

00:00 BBC News. 00:20 Regional News. 00:25 Weather. 00:30 The Apprentice USA. 01:50 Weather for the Week Ahead. 01:55 BBC News.

BBC 2 07:20 Great British Garden Revival. 08:20 Glorious Gardens From Above. 09:05 Countryfile. 10:00 The Football League Show. 11:20 Six Nations Rewind.

12:20 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 13:50 James Martin’s Home Comforts. 14:20 Food and Drink. 14:50 Film - The Mouse That Roared (U). 16:15 Open All Hours. 16:45 To the Manor Born. 17:15 Hi-De-Hi. 17:45 Flog It. 18:15 Alaska: Earth’s Frozen Kingdom. 19:15 Ski Sunday. 20:00 The Motorway: Life in the Fast Lane.

21:00 Top Gear. 22:00 Dragons’ Den. 23:00 Match of the Day 2. 00:15 Film - Disconnect (U). 02:05 Film Savage Grace (15). 03:30 Countryfile. 04:25 Holby City.

05:25 This is BBC Two. ITV 07:00 CITV. 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. 12:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

13:30 ITV News and Weather. 13:40 Harry Hill’s Stars in Their Eyes. 14:40 Off Their Rockers. 15:10 Mel and Sue’s Best Bits. 16:15 Tipping Point.

17:15 Film - Moonraker (PG). British agent James Bond investigates the disappearance of an AngloAmerican space shuttle, which has fallen into the hands of a billionaire megalomaniac intent on world domination. Along the way, Bond has to contend with giant, steel-toothed hit man Jaws, before stowing away on a flight to a space station being used as a colony to breed a genetically ‘pure’ race. Starring: Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, Corinne ClÈry, Bernard Lee.

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

20:00 Get Your Act Together. Stephen Mulhern hosts a series in which stars join forces with top variety acts to put on a special performance. Each week, five different celebrities get to learn brand new skills, from contortion to fire dancing, ventriloquism to acrobatics, juggling to plate spinning. The celebrities and their mentors then take to the stage together to perform in front of a studio audience, who decide which celebrity - along with their mentor - has entertained them the most and will go through to the live final. Celebrities taking part in the fourth show of the series are former Coronation Street actor Oliver Mellor, TOWIE’s Elliott Wright, Steps singer Claire Richards, former politician Ann Widdecombe and glamorous TV personality Nancy Dell’Olio.

21:15 All Star Family Fortunes. Vernon Kay presents the game show in which celebrities and their families compete to win cash for their chosen charities.

Benidorm’s Crissy Rock and Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins and their respective families go head-to-head. Who can second guess the British public best and go on to play for up to 30,000 pounds in the Big Money final?

22:00 Mr Selfridge. Harry pushes ahead with his plans for the Selfridge Estate, buying a field at auction - only to find there is an unexpected rival bidder. Kitty is on a high as she launches a high-profile cosmetics demonstration in store, which gets her into Harry’s good books - and nets a job for her sister Connie.

Miss Mardle returns and makes her mark in fashion.

Henri continues to behave erratically, leaving Agnes out in the cold - could their marriage be in trouble?

23:00 ITV News and Weather.

23:15 Perspectives. Lenny Henry tells the story of how he fell in love with Shakespeare and how, once he broke through the language barrier, the experiences and emotions Shakespeare wrote about spoke to him.

00:15 LV Cup Rugby Highlights. 01:15 The Store.

03:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. 04:15 Nightscreen.

Channel 4 06:25 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away. 07:20 NFL.

07:45 How I Met Your Mother. 08:10 How I Met Your Mother. 08:35 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 09:30 Frasier. 10:00 Frasier. 10:30 Sunday Brunch. 13:30 Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast. 14:30 The Big Bang Theory. 15:00 The Big Bang Theory. 15:25 The Big Bang Theory. 15:55 The Simpsons. 16:25 Film Marmaduke (U). 18:10 Channel 4 News. 18:30 Film Ice Age (PG). 20:00 The Jump. 21:00 The Hotel. 22:00 Our Guy in India. 23:05 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 00:05 Film - Patriot Games (15). 02:10 The Last Leg. 03:05 Come Dine with Me. 03:30 Come Dine with Me. 03:55 Come Dine with Me. 04:20 Come Dine with Me. 04:45 Come Dine with Me. 05:10 Kirstie’s Best of Both Worlds.

Channel 5 05:00 House Doctor. 07:00 Milkshake. 10:55 Sponge Bob Square Pants. 11:30 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge. 12:25 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge.

13:20 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge. 14:20 Film - It Could Happen to You (PG). 16:15 Film - Over Her Dead Body (12). 17:55 5 News. 18:00 Film - What to Expect When You’re Expecting (12). 19:55 Film - Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (12). 22:00 Film The Bounty Hunter (PG). 00:20 Film - Zack and Miri Make a Porno (18). 02:15 Super Casino. 04:10 10 Most Annoying Things About 1999. 05:00 House Doctor.

14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – The late Henry Cooper, the boxer best known for knocking down Muhammad Ali and who became a knight.

18.05 Speekee TV – Something for our younger viewers, a fun and entertaining way to learn Spanish. – El Café 18.15 Out & About in Torrevieja – Graham Knight is on the old Torrevieja railway.

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) Simon talks with Stuart Greveson, an ex pastry chef at the Savoy.

19.30 Spanish Eye – Tthe significance of the brightly painted racing pigeons seen around Spain?

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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Web at www.icatorrevieja.org (69150) The Upper Room Christian Fellowship Church welcomes you to Sunday Service every Sunday at 6.30 pm at La Zenia Hotel. Contact Pastor Brian on 680 860 576 (69151) The Torrevieja Christian Fellowship is a multi-national, English-speaking, Evangelical Church made up of ordinary people from Torrevieja and the surrounding districts on the Costa Blanca. Sunday Worship is held at 10.30am in our premises on Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68 in Torrevieja. Call 966 700 391 for info. (69152)

Tuition I am a Mother of three children and a Primary School teacher with 25 years experience in teaching children aged 4-10 years. I am hard working, reliable and speak English. I can help with homework and I am available for 3-4 hours per day and I can cover all of the Orihuela Costa. Excellent references available. Email Inge for further information at costablancavista@gmail.com or call 698 363 456 (69131)

Property for Rent 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) LONG TERM RENTAL - 1 bed ground floor apartment, Nr Los Locos Beach Torrevieja - fully furnished - Air Con - large front terrace. 300 Euro per calendar month PLUS bills PLUS deposit CALL 649 021 374 - available from 20/02/2015 (69158) 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.

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Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool. 375 euros 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 (69159) 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. 400 euros including bills.

966 772 553 PLAYA FLAMENCA/LAS CHISMOSAS. 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 (69160) 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 (69161) Two bed, 1 bath Duplex Appt. Will sleep four. Private car parking with solarium and views over salt lakes. 2.5 knm walk to sea.

Magnificent for short or long term let. Holiday stay - 200 euros per week in the winter and 300 euro per week in the summer incl of bills. Banos de Europa III. Call 0032 479 332666 or email nik300@hotmail.com (69163)

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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 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)

Monday, 2nd February, 2015 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.

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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.

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ment. 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 sea views from the balcony. Fully furnished with A/Con and sat TV. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig. Walking distance to the beach. 99,750 Euro.

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

Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.EUR219,950 call 968 971 860. (100855) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom.

Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are

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Would foreign homeown ers want Greece to slip away from the Eurozone?

Greece’s likelihood of remaining in the Eurozone and of not disrupting the stability of the single currency bloc and European property markets should be welcomed by foreign homeowners across Europe, although the Greek property market can expect a lull until the country’s economic future is clearer, says OverseasGuidesCompany.com “While Greece’s new government attempts to re-negotiate their antibailout terms with Brussels, uncertainty over the country’s economic policy and political stability could deter foreign buyers from purchasing property there, at least on a temporary basis,” said Angelos Koutsoudes, Head of OverseasGuidesCompany.com. “It could also cause movement in the sterling/euro exchange rate.”

“Understandably, someone on the verge of buying a second home in Greece – and even more significantly, people moving there – will want to step back and see how things pan out in the coming months.

But remember, Cyprus was in a similarly precarious situation two years ago, yet has remained in the euro and today foreign interest in property there is returning. Existing homeowners in Greece could also benefit from the anti-austerity stance of the new government – they’ve pledged to abolish the controversial property tax, potentially saving home-

owners money each year.

“Meanwhile, the euro is hovering around a six-year low against sterling, fuelled by the decision to introduce Quantitative Easing into the Eurozone, the unpegging of the Swiss franc against the euro, and the results of the Greek election. This is certainly good news for Brits on the verge of purchasing property in the Eurozone. Whether the euro can recover or will lose more value is unknown, but in the short-term will depend on whether Greece can reach an agreement with Brussels that instils confidence in the global markets.”

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2014/15 RESULTS RESULTS AND TABLES TABLES 30 JANUARY JANUARY DIVISION A Country BRamblers La Marina Sharks Quesada Swallows San Luis Lions Vistabella Lanzadores

96 121 113 111 106

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

5 14 10 10 8

Montemar Matadors La Siesta Blues Em Isle Cavaliers Greenlands Oaks San Miguel Jaguars

9 0 4 4 6

96 81 88 90 96

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

W 11 8 8 6 8 6 4 5 1 3

Diff 311 135 129 92 69 35 16 -51 -280 -456

Pts 114 103 99 97 90 90 80 78 51 38

9 5 0 9 2

112 109 63 114 72

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 1 4 4 6 4 6 8 7 11 9

O/W 46 43.5 43.5 40.5 37 40.5 36 33 24 16

DIVISION B Greenlands Elms Horadada Royals La Manga Crusaders La Siesta Golds Mazarron Miners

108 113 145 95 135

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

5 9 14 5 12

San Luis Tigers Quesada Swifts El Rancho Mustangs La Marina Dolphins La Marina Seagulls

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

W 9 8 7 6 9 5 4 5 4 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

L O/W Diff 3 49 297 4 44.5 232 5 38.5 -74 6 38.5 38 3 35.5 20 6 37 -90 8 33.5 40 7 30.5 -90 7 27 -230 10 26 -143

Pts 116 105 91 89 88 84 76 71 64 56

DIVISION C Greenlands Cedars San Miguel Cougars Em Isle Claymores San Luis Pumas Montemar Toreadors

117 115 102 100 118

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

9 12 9 10 12

Emerald Isle Outlaws 5 Vistabella Picadors 2 San Luis Leopards 5 Vistabella Conq’dores 4 La Siesta Silvers 2

P 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

W 10 9 8 9 8 6 3 2 2 1

D 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1

L 2 3 3 2 4 6 9 9 10 10

O/W 51.5 48 46 43.5 42 28.5 27.5 26 23 24

86 82 96 99 78 Diff Pts 425 124 299 114 192 108 150 104 129 00 -75 71 -251 59 -277 56 -277 52 -315 50

HORADADA BOWLS CLUB The week started off very badly but did improve at the end.

On Monday we were away at San Miguel and only picked up one point in a 93 to 127 defeat. Our one point was gained by Kay Griffithe, Ian Gillan and Giuseppe Galelli. On Tuesday we again played San Miguel in a home Federated fours match. This time we lost 43 to 58 shots and gained no points.

Thank goodness Friday came along.Here we played a home game against Quesada and won 113 shots to 108.Our points were won by Rose Guppy, Bryan Eatough and Barry Evans 18 - 17,Fred Trigwell, Sandra Simpson and Mick Blunt 24 - 17,Jeff Hier, Tony Burchall and Giuseppi Galelli 25 - 11 and Alf Woodhouse, Roy Collins and John Bailey 21-21.

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A great start to the week with all three SABA sides winning ten points each from their games.

Enterprise league Albatrosses were away at San Luis playing the Trekkers, wins on four rinks plus the overall shots was a creditable win. S Burrows, N Burrows & A Brown 23-12. T. French, S Pearson & B Brown 29-10. L Watkins, L Barber & E Bishop 20-13. A Leggatt, M Regan & I Kenyon 18-16. Points, Vistabella 10 (115) - 4 (89) San Luis.

Voyager league Eagles played Mazarron Mariners at home and what a great win they had! They won on four rinks and the long game, brilliant! P Kelman, S Kirk & B Kelman 25-11. L Prockter, A Sinclair & D Hudson 18-14. D Graham, T Jones & A Kendall 15-13. N Bater, P Tomkins & Pete Tomkins 17-16. Points, Vistabella 10 (99) - 4 (94) Maz Mariners.

The Drivers were at home taking up the challenge with the San Luis Romulans, they also had four winning rinks, P Rafferty, A.M Stevenson & S Mynott 28-4. T Sambrook, B Pointon & M MacLean 24-18. M Foulcer, J Neve & J Harwood 17-13. S Cox, M Cox & S Allman 16-13. Points, Drivers 10 (119) - 4 (82) Romulans.

Fed 4's. A long ride up to Monte Mar but it was well worth the journey, Vistabella took maximum points from their Earls team, a very good afternoons bowling. T French, A Leggatt, C Watkins & M Foulcer 30-9. L Bishop, S Pearson, L Barber & E Bishop 27-10. A.M Stevenson, B Brown, M Regan & A Brown 22-12. Points, Vistabella 8 ( 79) - 0 (31) MM Earls.

Winter league against Monte Mar meant for some, another long trek back up the N332, they were well rewarded and happy to come home with ten points. G Bater, J Chaplin, M Regan & I Kenyon 19-12. L Bishop, A Leggatt, B Norris & J Bowman 19-13. O Ratcliffe, B Brown, C Watkins & A Browm 18-14. L Watkins, T French, L Barber & M Furness 17-16. Points, Vistabella 10 (87) - 2 (76) MonteMar. The Berleen team of M Foulcer, P. Tompkins, A.M Stevenson & P Tompkins won 25-13.

Southern League, Division A Lanzadores were at home playing San Miguel Jaguars, they had three winning rinks and also won the long game, the winning rinks were S Burrows, N Burrows & I Kenyon 298 a great result! L Watkins, S Pearson & E Bishop 23-10. G Bater, D Howard & K Cuthbert 16-12. Points, Lanzadores 8 (106) - 6 (96) Jaguars.

Division C Picadores played away and lost to San Miguel Cougars, only one winning rink this week which was just a blip in their great run of wins, the winning rink came from B Pointon, S Norris & B Norris 22-15. Points, Picadores 2 (82) - 12 (115) Cougars.

Division C Conquistadores were also away and picked up four points against the San Luis Pumas. Winning rinks were P Kelman, A Kendall & B Kelman 23-9. L Prockter, A Sinclair & D Hudson 23-13. Points Conquistadores 4 (99) - 10 (100) Pumas...only one shot!

Sponsored by Dial Prix Monday 26th January, MonteMar Matadors were at Home to El Rancho Broncos, Winning on all 6 Rinks. Sue Kemp, Joe Ridley, Skip Diane Ridley 19-8. Keith Simpson, Ethal Finan, Skip Tony Finan 289. Ronnie Cairns, Mike Farrelly, Skip Bill Young 20-8. Marilyn Gibbons, Wendy Oxley. Skip Ian Gibbons 16-14. Jill Albutt, David Eades, Skip John Albutt 30-8. Geraldine Fisher, June Young, Skip Gordon Fisher 25-11. Shots, 138 - 58. Points, 14 - 0.

Monday 26th January, MonteMar Toreadors were Away to La Marina Pathfinders, Winning on only 1 Rink. Lynne Armitage, Rita Towle, Skip Colin Armitage 26-12. Shots, Toreadors 99 - Pathfinders 119.

Points, Toreadors 2 - Pathfinders 12.

Tuesday 27th January, MonteMar Lords in the Fed 4s were Away to La Siesta, Winning on 2 and Drawing on 1 Rink.

Sue Kemp, Joe Ridley, Diane Ridley, Skip Brian Zelin 23-13. Stan Routledge, Bill Judd, Ethal Finan, Skip Tony Finan 18-15. Geraldine Fisher, Wendy Oxley, Harry Dobson, Skip Gordon Fisher 17-17.

Shots, Lords 58 - La Siesta 45. Points, Lords 7 - La Siesta 1.

Tuesday 27th January, MonteMar Earls were at Home to Vistabella Vikings, Losing on all Rinks. Shots, Earls 31 - Vikings 79. Points, Earls 0 - Vikings 8.

Wednesday 28th January, MonteMar were at Home to Vistabella in the Winter League. Winning on just 1 Rink. Geraldine Fisher, Keith Simpson, Harry Dobson, Skip Gordon Fisher 21-14 Shots, MonteMar 76 - Vistabella 87. Points, MonteMar 2 - Vistabella 10.

Friday 30th January, MonteMar Matadors were Away on a lovely Summery day to Country Bowls Ramblers, Winning on 4 Rinks.

Keith Simpson, Ethal Finan, Skip Tony Finan 16-14. Geraldine Fisher, Harry Dobson, Skip Gordon Fisher 23-12. Denise Ashberry, Ronnie Cairns, Skip Alan Ashberry 19-14. Jill Albutt, David Eades, Skip John Albutt 18-10. Shots, Matadors 96 - Ramblers 96. Points, Matadors 9 Ramblers 5.

Friday 30th January, MonteMar Toreadors were at Home to La Siesta Silvers, Winning on 5 Rinks. Jan Webster, Sheila Roberts, Skip Bill Webster 18-14. Pauline Merry, Janet Gatward, Skip Chris Merry 18-5.

Jan Soars, Joan Harding, Skip Dave Buckland 21-16. Sue Bounds, Les Bounds, Skip Barrie Woodfine 20-19. Val Hyman, Mick Soars, Skip Ted Hyman 25-13. Shots, Toreadors 118 - Silvers 78. Points, Toreadors 12 - Silvers 2.

Further info about the Club, Contact Brian 966790606, or www.montemarbowls.com and on info@montemarbowls.com and on Facebook.

LA MANGA BOWLS CLUB

By Brian Simon On Friday, 30 January La Manga Crusaders played El Rancho Mustangs at home and had a very good win with a score of 145 shots for and 63 against, gaining the maximum of 14 points available.

Shirley Ault, John Grace and Robin Lowman played Jane Hamill, Merv Armstrong and David Whitworth and won by 30 shots to 8.

David Letby, Eileen Dunmore and Peter Wood played June Whitworth, Keith Cunningham and Stuart Hamill and won by 24 shots to 13. Ken Olerenshaw, Ully Simon and Michael Warwick played John Skipper, M Sykes and Carolyn Harris and won by 25 shots to 7.

Alan Dunmore, Elizabeth Warwick and Ron Stokes played Margaret O'dell, Brian Taylor and Ron O’Dell and won by 17 shots to 13. David Fowkes, Ute Wessendorf and Brian Simon played Barbara Jones, Gary Newson and Geoff Jones and won by 26 shots to 12. Tudor Gregory, Sarah Lowman and Ann Grace played Tony Robinson, Irene Thompson and Eddie Thompson and won by 23 shots to 10.

La Manga Bowls Club welcomes bowlers of all abilities from the surrounding area and coaching and help is available if needed. Social bowls is available during the week both summer and winter and also at weekends. Various club competitions are organised throughout the winter season for those who enjoy the competitive element.

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB The week got off to a perhaps disappointing start, or so it may appear.

But we must remember that we play some very strong teams and you don’t have to play badly to lose. And most importantly, we play our sport to improve, enjoy the great company of splendid team mates and opponents. The first may take a little while with the kind tuition and encouragement of our stronger team members, the second we have at every meeting, so just enjoy it, it is only a game.

The Broncos were away to the strong, but very friendly Matadors at Monte Mar and had a good morning despite leaving without a point.

John Cleal, David Haynes and John Skipper 9-28.Bob Easthope, Ron Edwards and Shirley Edwards 8-21.Tony Robinson, Graham Day and John Donovan 8-19. Marion Haynes, Tricia Elsam and Malc Elmore 14-16. Maureen Newell, Rob Clark and John Newell 8-30. Helga Schiffman, Merv Armstrong and David Whitworth 11-25.

Friday found The Mustangs travelling to La Manga and as you would expect we struggled a little with the speed of the rink, however we must not forget that every playing venue has it’s problems for most visitors, including our own. La Manga is very slow, El Rancho is very fast and the rest have runs and other anomalies, but what the hell if the company is good, what does the result matter. So we had a good time, had an experience and came away without a point, despite some good bowls. Jane Hamill, Merv Armstrong and David Whitworth 8-30. John Skipper, Malc Sykes and Carolyn Harris 7-25. Barbara Jones, Gary Newson and Geoff Jones 12-26. June Whitworth, Keith Cunningham and Stew Hamill 13-24. Tony Robinson, Irene Thomson and Eddie Thomson 10-23. Margaret Odell, Brian Taylor and Ron Odell 13-17.

For membership details contact Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966774316 or at elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com. Sponsored by Rightmove.

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ENTERPRISE DIVISION The MAPLES were at home to the EI Titans and won 5 of the 6 rinks rather handsomely scoring 127 shots to EI's 69,Our BRM was Phil Lockley, Vic Mahommet & Skip Steve Hibberd ( 29-8 ). What a great way to start the week!!

Meanwhile the SYCAMORES went off to meet the Meteors at SM and suffered a reverse score only winning 1 rink. Well done Janet Webb, Jack Redfern & Skip Ted Upham. The numbers were 2 points for 12 against and 84 shots for & 119 against.

Our VOYAGER DIVISION reps, the CHESTNUTs, were away to EI Moonrakers and sadly matched the Sycamores by winning just 1 rink and scoring 91 shots to EIs 116. Our BRM Jean Giddings, Tony Hodges & Skip John Wray( 22-11).

WINTER LAEGUE & BERLEEN TROPHY. Our Leaguers travelled to Quesada to be annihilated. The numbers were shots against 137 for 45 points for 0 against 12. As the club Capt. said 'we will take it on the chin'; nuff said!!

Fortunately, the Berleeners held their own, a draw 18 shots each FEDERATED FOURS LEAGUE Both of our Fed 4s, the BEARS & BULLs, were in action but only gained 1 point between them!! Thank goodness for the point scorers, Sheila Stead, Steve Hibberd, Jim Wilcock & Skip Steve Cantley CBBA SOUTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION A. The OAKS were away to SL Lions and won 2rinks but lost 4. Shots were 90 for and 111 against. BRM was Jan Pocock, Roy Cordell & Skip Brian Pocock (20-7) DIVISION B. Our ELMS were at Home to SL Tigers winning 2 rinks and drawing a third. Shots for 108 against 112. A close match and earning 5 points for Elms. BRM was Zoe Wilcock, David Fryatt & Skip Sandra Heath(21-13).

DIVISION C. The CEDARS had a Home match against EI Outlaws & Cedars won 3 rinks and halved the 4th scoring 117 shots to 86. BRM was Ron Stansfield, Joan Oliver & Skip Jim Oliver (27-8).

TUESDAY 432 CLUB LEAGUE Tuesday 4.3.2. league final was played this week, between Dave & Jean Thompson and Zoe Wilcock and Mike Kilbey. Zoe and Mike were the convincing winners, but well done all 4 finalists The match was played in delightful style.

SATURDAY HIGH ROLLERS Winner of the bottle all the way from Ireland was Michael Keating with 23 pts Second Jean Giddings 21, Third Joan Oliver 19 and Fourth was another guest, Derek Waymark.. Dave Giddings won the coveted wooden spoon

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB. E.I. Cavaliers v La Marina Sharks. A good win for the Cavaliers, winning 4 rinks to 2, shots 104-92. Points 10-4. E.I. Winners: John Zellor, Ron White, & Mel O ' Dell (22-8). Chris Ayling, Glenda O'Dell & Jim Mulloy (21-20). Mary Whitlock, Mike Stacey & Pete Willicott. (20-10). Gina Streeter, Geoff Farrington & John Mullarkey (16-9). Well Done.

Outlaws V San Migual Cougars. Bad day for Outlaws going down 212, Winners were: Lil Harris, George Whall & Alan Clasper. (23-16) E.I. Claymors v Greenland Cedars: A fantastic result for the Claymores winning by 6 rinks to 0, & 126 shots to 88 Points 14-0. E.I. Winners: Barbara Collins, Mo Thomas & Alan Howcroft (22-16).

Yvonne Mallaburn , Dave Close, Frank Close. (19-11). Lyn Hawkins,Brian Smith &Bill Allen (26-12). Sheila Wickens, Maueen Jeffs & Glyn Inwood 20-12. Ann Mc Dowell, Tony Capewell & Bill Hawthorn. (20-19). Keep it up people a bunch of stars.

E.I. Moonrakers v Greenlands Chesnuts. A very good win for the Moonrakers, winning 5 rinks & shots 116- 91, points 12-2.

Moonrakers winners: Les Bath, Alex Malcome & Margaret Breen (Margaret Riley , Robin Adams,& Frank King (16-12). Denise Horne, Gordon Smith & Trevor Oscroft (23-18) Bob Percy, Mary Malcolm & Brian Donohoe (28-9) Lil Harris, Peter Creswell & Alan Clasper. ((19-17). Keep it going Moonrakers, onwards & upwards!

E.I. Titans v Greenlands Maples. Bad day at office for Titans, losing on 5 rinks. Shots 69-127, points 2-12. E.I. Winners: Mary Whitlock, Mike Stacey & Pete Willicott (16-14).

E.I. Neptunes v San Luis, A good day for the Neptunes, winning 3 rinks, halving 1. Shots (111-92). Points 9-5. Winners for E.I. Sandra Kavanagh, Yvonne Mallaburn &Frank Close (37-10) Ann Mc Dowell, Dave Close & Bill Hawthorn (27-8). Maureen Jefff, Marian Willicott & Glyn Inwood (19-11). Sheila Wickens , Mo Thomas & Alan Howcroft (13-13). Good result.

Fed 4s, E.I. Won 1rink lost 2,score 45-63. E.I. Winners, Mary Whitlock, Marilyn Shatwell, Len Fisher & Jim Mulloy. (20-17).

E.I. Reds v Blues, Win for reds by 2 rinks -1, shots 46-40. Points 6-2.

Happy bowling Robin (the scribe) Adams.

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LA SIESTA BOWLS REPORT

By Norman Adcroft SABA Discovery and Voyager Leagues 26th Jan. The Apollos travelled to Country Bowls for a game against their Flamingos and ended up on the wrong end of an 11-3 defeat managing only to win one, and draw another. Winners, Ramsay Sinclair, Yours Truly, Brian Gardiner19-16, and our drawn game, Hilary Clarke, Bill Jordan with Jean Cooper 17-17.

The Pioneers suffered yet another defeat on Monday, this time against La Marina Astronauts. As in the past we weren’t far away but just failed to turn narrow defeats into wins. Our winners were Pat Baylis, Bernadette McDonnell and Mike Kelly 31-9. That said we lost only two games by one shot and one by three. Overall we managed to draw on shots but still went 3-11 down.

The Sputniks entertained Quesada Diamonds and it turned out to be a game of two sides of equal ability. No surprisingly it was a close game from start to finish with both sides winning three rinks each. In the end it came down to the shots, which Quesada took by ONE shot 109-110 proving that every shot counts. Winners were, Jean James, Liz Combstock, John Taylor 29-6, Dawn Taylor, Ken Combstock, Dave Laverick 23-19 and Irene Laverick, Alex Morrice, Irene Mangan 2016. Result 6-8 Quesada.

Winter League 28th Jan. A difficult, but an always friendly and enjoyable meeting against our nearest neighbours San Luis ending with us going down heavily losing on all rinks (including Berleen)...’nuff said.

CBBA Southern League A, B and C 30th Jan. The Blues had hard luck this week. We had two rinks losing by only one point, and one rink losing by 2 points, so once again no points to La Siesta.

The Golds were at home today against a strong La marina Dolphins side but alas the game didn’t go our way with the Dolphins winning on three rinks and drawing one. Final result shots 95-114 thus 5- 9 to La Marina. Our winning Rinks were Win and Ken Kirton, Livesey 2314 and Dave Davies, Carol and Gary Thorpe 20-14. Our drawn rink was Sheila Millward, Johnnie Ryder, John Taylor 14-14.The Silvers had a morning away game against The Monte Mar Toreador’s and didn’t fare too well going down 12-2 by only taking one rink thanks to Val Dalton, Alex Morrice and Harold Charleton 20-16. Shots Toreadors 118-78 Chicken and Egg 28th Jan Chicken, Allister Mathieson, Wine, Trigger, Eggs, Stuart Rolls.

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By Bobbie Sims LA MARINA ASTRONAUTS Brilliant result for the Astronauts this week, 11 points to 3 and equal shots of 103 against La Siesta Pioneers. well done everyone, but top of the teams were Brenda Brain, Jeff Halfhide and John Rae winning 26-17.

LA MARINA PATHFINDERS Another good result for our league team this week, a win against Monte Mar Toreadors by 12 points to 2 and shots of 119 -99. A good team effort all round but highest shot difference goes to Ann Stone, Berni Carr and Sue Daniels winning by 24-12.

LA MARINA EXPLORERS. A hard time today against San Luis Klingons, just 4 points to 10 and shots of 83-123, well done to our two winning teams and especially Frank Polak, Jim Reeves and Alex Whyte with a score 27-18 We had a bye this week for the Fed 4s LA MARINA DOLPHINS This week away to La Siesta Golds and won with 9 points to 5 with 3 wins and a draw and shots of 114-95, the highest winning difference was with Martin Butler, Cliff Rawlinson and Brian Duff with a great 31-9.

LA MARINA SEAGULLS A tougher time for the Gulls this time just managing to get 2 points against Mazzaron Miner's 12 points away. The shots were 72-125. A long way to go for this result but I'm sure you all gave it your best effort.

LA MARINA SHARKS The Sharks were up against La Siesta Blues today and came home with all the points 14 to 0 and a shot difference of 121-82, some brilliant games , and the best shot difference goes to Chris Webb, Tom Spencer and Peter Parsons. Obviously Tom was a very happy Captain today.

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by Paul Thomas SABA LEAGUE Meteors played at to Greenland’s Sycamores on Monday good games on all rinks, unfortunately just loosing by one shot to take all points. Shots for 119 shots against 84 Points for 12 points against 2. Pulsars played away to Quesada Pearls we expected a tough game and we got one; we only managed to win on 1 rink which was Paul Thomas, Dave Young and Dave McEwan. With no Winter League this week, Meteors played the re-arranged game against our own club the Pulsars. We knew this would be a hard game, but the Meteors managed to get the result. Points 10 -4 Shots 130-114 Tuesday afternoon, Fed 4,s Mohawks went to Horadada this was a hard game on very difficult rinks – however Mohawks dug in and came away with all 8 points. Apaches played at home to Greenland’s Bears we managed to get all 8 points. WINTER LEAGUE FED 4´s SOUTHERN LEAGUE Jaguars played away to Vistabella Lanzadores a tough game but we came away with 6 points.

The Presentation evening is being held at Fairways on Tuesday 21st April if you wish to come along please see the social notice board. We are holding a floodlit Charity bowls event on the 28th February please check in the Club House for the details going up.

San Miguel Bowls club is sponsored by Right moves. Contact club President Eileen Potts 966730376

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB SABA Monday 26th Klingons away v LM Explorers, shots 123-83, 10pts4. Jean Parkes, Pam Lockett & Paul Parkes 17-15, Janet Wigfield, Darren Johnson & Russell Marks 30-6, Colin Jackson, Keith Phillips & Mal Hughes 23-6, Margaret Morrison, Bob White & Pat Coffey 20-12.

Trekkers home v VB Albatrosses shots 89-115, 4pts-10. Pat Bird, Sheila Cammack & Graham Bird 16-11, Blossom Cox, Shirley Withers & Charlie Marigold 22-14. Romulans away v VB Drivers, shots 82-119, 4pts-10.

Judy Carroll, Mike Smith & Phil Morrachan 18-16, Maureen Foulds, Tony Davies & Bob Foulds 20-18. Vulcans 5pts-9, shots 92-111. Mary Fromson, Drew Russell & Geoff Shand 24-8, Derek Smith, Fay Beattie & Alan Rossiter 26-7, Dennis Andrews, Ray Watmough & Alan Mawer 13-13.

Winter League Wednesday 28th away v La Siesta, 12pts-0, shots 137-47.

Sheila Cammack, Ray Clarke, Darren Johnson & Pat Coffey 23-7, Pam Lockett, Keith Phillips, Sabrina Marks & Mal Hughes 31-9, Ann Holland, Charlie Marigold, Peter McEneany & Noel Verity 37-9, Kath Reid, June Jones, Colin Lindgren & Keith Jones 23-12, Shirley Verity, Jo & Jules Pering & Russell Marks 23-10. Berleen team: Margaret & Neil Morrison, Ray Pollock & David Blackie, 27-11.

FED 4's league Thursday 15th BLUES away v EI Leprechauns, shots 4850, 2pts-6. Ron Cammack, June Jones, John Withers & Keith Jones 21-17.

WHITES home v Q Leopards, shots 56-52, 6pts-2. Mags Haines, Peter Cox, Bob Foulds & Bert Ewert 26-11, Ros Holmes, Jean Parkes, Charlie Marigold & Paul Parkes 19-16.

Southern League Friday 23rd Lions home v GL Oaks, 10pts-4, shots 11190. Janet Wigfield, Mike Lockett & Pat Coffey 19-11, June Jones, Colin Lindgren & Keith Jones 26-10, Jean Parkes, Pam Lockett & Paul Parkes 25-17, Ann Holland, Neil Morrison & Ray Pollock 21-15. Tigers away v GL Elms, 9pts-5, shots 112-108. Les Bedford, Derrick Cooper & Ray Robson 22-13, Shirley Withers, Barry Roseveare & Peter Cox 23-17, Margaret Roseveare, Tony Campbell & Colin Potter 19-16, Pat Bird, Sheila Cammack & Graham Bird 20-20. Pumas, home v VB Conquistadores, 10pts-4, shots 100-99. Maureen Foulds, Tony Davies & Bob Foulds 21-12, Irene Everett, Dave Steadman & Vic Slater 18-15, Mags Haines, Ken Dullaway & Jim Dobbins 21-11, Kath Waywell, Cas Blay & Peter Fuller 18-15. Leopards away v EI Claymores, 5pts-9, shots 96-102. Winners: Mary Fromson, Malcolm Ayton & Geoff Shand 25-11, Chris Phillips, Carol Waterson & Alan Mawer 19-13, Norma Mole, Drew Russell & Kevin Hull 16-16. By Sheila Cammack.

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON RESULTS 29TH JANUARY Division 1 Que Pasa Eagles Junction Jackals Gogarty´s Bulls Hub Hyenas

7-5 8-4 6-6 2-10

Pint Depot Kings The Porter House Busters Bar Hub Meerkats

Division 2 Tavern Drivers Evolution Pint Depot Queens Ale House

6-6 3-9 1-11 4-8

Misfits (Sporting Life) Junction Jaguars Que Pasa Kestrels Breakaways Bears

LEAGUE TABLE – DIVISION 1 P W D The Hub Meerkats 14 13 1 The Hub Hyenas 14 12 0 The Porter House 14 5 4 Que Pasa Eagles 14 6 2 Junction Jackals 14 6 1 Busters Bar 14 3 5 Gogarty´s Bulls 14 1 5 Pint Depot Kings 14 0 2

L 0 2 5 6 7 6 8 12

F 120 121 86 85 76 74 62 47

A 48 47 82 83 92 92 106 121

Pts 27 24 14 14 13 11 7 2

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

L 1 4 4 4 4 5 9 12

F 109 90 101 86 81 79 73 55

A 59 78 67 82 87 89 95 113

Pts 23 18 17 17 14 13 7 3

P W 14 10 14 8 14 7 14 7 14 4 14 4 14 2 14 1

D 3 2 3 3 6 5 3 1

A stunning 49 tons plus a multitude of 80 pluses were recorded in this week´s top of the table clash between the Hyenas and Meerkats, in a jam packed Hub Sports Bar. 29 of the tons went to the Kats who gave their best performance of the season so far. The Hyenas´ ton tally would have toppled any other side, such was the standard of play.

Captain Simon Williams had no problem motivating his side, but they were slow out of the blocks in the first three triples and paid the price by being 3-0 down to doubles from Pat Abrams D10, Dave Frew D2 and Abrams D10 in the third. Most of the damage coming from Paul Durrant 125,125,116 plus a 140 from Abrams. Hyenas response a ton from John Eyre and two more from Nick Spicer. The same two were chosen by Williams for the first pairs against Abrams and Alex Nikolov, Spicer recorded 100,100,123, Nikolov 2x100, but the all important double went to Abrams on D13. Shaun Smith figured next with the captain, Smith recently laid low with an ear infection gave a good account of himself with 100 and 140 equalled by Frew and Del Kingsbury, the latter finding the crucial double D20. Lee Maiden got himself on the score board with a ton and D20 partnering Durrant in their game with both Joe´s, Hawkins and Miller. 0-6 at half time, absolutely unbelievable and at least a draw for the league leaders, keeping the Hyenas at least a point behind and the Kats unbeaten record intact. Williams response was emphatic, Spicer to go first against Graham Todd. The Meerkat gave their top man a real fright, scoring 95,117,121 and 133 plus taking the second of three legs.

Spicer´s response 2x100, 140 and both doubles for the Hyenas´ first leg of the evening. Smith was selected next and yet again it was a three leg thriller, in fact 5 of the 6 singles went all 3 legs. Smith´s opponent Frew 100,121 took the first in 18 darts and added 100,140 in the two remaining legs only for the talented Smith to take out D8,D5 plus 2x100. The noise level increased as the hosts sensed the draw was a possibility with 4 strong players remaining. Miller was next and opened with 100 and 109 v. Abrams who couldn’t find a treble, but managed D10 for the first. Miller took the second with 140 and D10, Abrams having the darts in the decider. The Meerkat

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stepped up a gear and recorded 100,137 and then Captain’s Simon Williams and Derek Kingsbury D9 for the game match and both points. Miller prior to their top of the table clash.

100 in the decider was very unlucky in what was a great tussel. Eyre enjoyed the throw against Durrant in the 9th leg and posted a 140 and D20, his opponent 100 and 95. A 99 and 2x100 from the Meerkat plus the double made it all square.

Eyre couldn’t take advantage of throw in the third as Durrant nailed 2x100 and D20 for the game.

The fifth single went all the way as Hawkins took the first on D16 and slipped in a ton in the second against Nikolov who matched the ton but nailed 85 with T15 and D20. That seemed to knock the stuffing out of the useful Hawkins who failed to hit any big scores as the Bulgarian made it 2-1 with 100 and 139. Maiden concluded the match with the only 2-0 against a spirited Geoff Harvey performance, on D2 plus 99,100 and 121. Quality match well hosted by Simon Williams and his Hyenas.

Ale House played host to the Breakaways who slipped up last week against the Tavern. Was a repeat on the cards? Not this week as Mike Smith made a welcome return to the Bears promptly taking the first on D4 Pat Schofield D6 gained the Jaguars leg. The visitors went on to take after some healthy scoring. Berney Whipday levelled on D7 well sup- the next three pairs courtesy of Wendy Hayward 100,D1 Schofield ported by Luke Yarnold, who figured well in the third leg but couldn’t 83,D1 and Dee Green 112,D4, who also took the first singles. prevent the powerful play of Smith 81,140 and D8 for 1-2. Ivan Jones Hayward ensured the draw and point on D2 leaving Hilda Wilkinson did his utmost to increase the lead, but some tasty scoring and D4 from to take the honours and both points on D5. Doggatt overcame Simone Tony Woods made it all square. Smith and Sarah Simpson teamed up de Lacy winning Evolution their only individual leg. Schofield in the fifth leg and shared some great scoring, the latter slightly out- enjoyed a tidy game with 81,100 and D7, leaving captain Tracey shining her team mate by taking out 80 on S20,S20,D20. Mike Snow Simpson to take the last leg on D8. and Mike Douglas gave a good account of themselves, Douglas peg- Pint Depot Kings, still looking for their first victory, must have ging D7 for 2-4 at the break. Mallinson 100 was just edged out in the thought it was coming after leading 2-4 at half time against a useful first single by a steady Del Lister who increased the score line on D9. but unpredictable Eagles. Matt Cummins took the first on D20 Woods deserved the result in the next with some high scoring, but Frankie W the second on D8. Eddie Fozzard D2 gave the Kings an Snow did some of his own plus D2 eventually, for at least a draw and incredible 3-0 lead, well supported by Cummins and Kevin Griffiths. point. Yarnold faced a tough opponent in Simpson and came out on top edging D2 to keep the Alemen in the match. Young Owen Frankie W´s 140 was countered by high scoring from captain Den Attwood had a real battle on his hands against the experienced Hall 100, partner Jim Storey wrapping up the leg on D7. Mel Bettell Douglas who raced down to the double with some tasty scoring. 108,100 and Kevin Wood 100 and D4 reduced the margin to just one.

Attwood wasn’t fazed scoring steadily to include a ton and then D10. Cummins extended the lead on D2. Hall got the better of Frankie W Jones D16 and 121 secured the match and points for the Bears, leav- in a high scoring three leg exchange on D10 and D2. A couple of tons ing Smith to take the 8th leg with 140,125 and D20 against a plucky plus plenty of 80 pluses from Ian Sleath wasn’t converted into doubles Whipday 100. Mallinson not only showed his ability on the oche, but against Jim Storey who took the game 2-0 for an overall all-square score line. Bettell overcame Martyn Bynorth in a cracker to give the was applauded for his accomplished hosting skills.

After this week´s defeat, Porter House have only taken 2 points from Eagles the lead for the first time. The trend continued with Woods hita possible 8 in the last four league outings. Even the return of Peter ting D20 twice to gain at least the draw. Another cracker followed Ayres couldn’t lift the Porters above 4 legs, however, take nothing with Cummins taking both legs against Jim Waddell using D6 and away from a good performance from the Jackals. Jimmy Gray gave D20 for 5-6 and the possibility of a Kings draw. It didn’t happen as the hosts an early lead on D5, Jim Scott 132 and D5 increasing the Fozzard could only manage one leg D2 of the three available, Joseph lead after 2, Ray Sanderson scoring a ton. Yvonne Rouffignac 100 and Cuyt winning the match for the Eagles on D9.

Ayres 78 out S18,S20,D20 pulled one back for the Porters. Mick Queens remain firmly at the bottom of Division 2 after taking a Jones 140 and D10 made it 3-1 despite a ton from Matt Jackson. Gray Kestrels pasting at the Pint Depot. A formidable 0-6 score line doesadded a 109 to his earlier win, partner Andy Gildea taking out D18 for n’t bode well at half time. Highlight of the evening was from the the fifth leg. Phil de Lacy D4 made it a surprising 5-1 score line at Kestrels´ Chris Miles who nailed 4 of his side´s 11 doubles. Margaret half time. Gildea took the first leg on D15 against the in-form Ray Griffiths was the Queens´ star gaining her side´s only victory of the Hayes, who reversed the trend nailing D8, D2 plus 140 and 123. De evening to the usual sounds of dodgy singing. Alan Preston supportLacy took 2 of 3 on D16 and D3 with a ton. Sid Cross came to life in ed Miles, gaining two doubles, a couple of tons and plenty of 80 plus his singles against Gray, winning two straight with 2x100 and a 140.

Steph Simpson gained both points for the Jackals on D16, with a cou- scores. Marie Dunne´s efforts in the scoring department disappointple of tons thrown in. Scott made it 8 for the home side, leaving Ray ingly went amiss as were Vi Turners. The Queens are quite capable of Sanderson to complete the match taking 2 of 3 on D9 after Jones had matching teams scoring wise, but when it comes to the doubles its just taken the middle leg with a magnificent 149 out (T19,T18,D19). not happening. They will be looking for a turn of fortune in their next Incidentally I missed Keith King´s showboating last week. Requiring match to the Ale House.

64, Lofty hit D16 first dart, needing another he gets D8 and then comFinishing School - 119 required: If you throw for T20 and hit S20 you pletes the out with a further D8, a three double finish. What a showman!

Junction Jaguars climbed to second spot, their highest league position cannot finish in two. Throw instead for T19 as a miss leaving 100 to date, after a victory over the very capable Evolution who took 2 of points means you can still finish. the first 3 triples via Jon Peters 100, Jak Doggatt supporting with 125. Question: How do you finish 65?

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CADENA SUNRISE TENPIN BOWLING RESULTS Pin Pushers The Bandits Alley Cats Sunrise Colegas Sausage Rollers Alley Gators

0-8 8-0 0-8 6-2 6-2 6-2

Alley Gators GG´s Pinbusters Fowl Play Sol Amigo´s Pinfall Wizards Alley Cats Sunrise Colegas Sausage Rollers The Bandits Pin Pushers 999´s Cherry B´s

Fowl Play Cherry B´s Sol Amigo´s 999´s GG´s Pinbusters Pinfall Wizards P 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48

W 47 40 39 39 38 35 32 30 28 26 24 4

D 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0

Game/Scr Game/Hc Series/Scr Series/Hc L 17 23 25 25 26 28 32 33 36 37 40 60

Tot 36604 36937 36432 36302 35793 35598 36265 36033 34902 36261 34608 32533

Gms 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48

This Weeks Top Performers Ladies Gents Betty Galley 173 Terry Capon 210 Betty Galley 230 David Johnson 249 Sue Allen 476 Terry Capon 581 Sandra Baker 630 David Johnson 648 Av 762 769 759 756 745 741 755 750 727 755 721 677

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

Hi-S 2401 2488 2484 2364 2424 2362 2410 2421 2384 2374 2286 2146

Pts 94 81 78 78 76 71 64 61 56 53 48 8

ESTRELLA DAMM CRIBBAGE By Ron Sheldon

Week 18 on the 26th January and Dorothy’s Magpies are still top after their 6-3 away win over Ayliff’s Galea “A” whose best pair were Ayliffe & Juliette with 2 wins while for the Magpies that intrepid pair of Martin & John won all their 3 games.

Clinging on to 2nd place are Ron’s Voles in El Cortijo de Nacho who also won 6-3 against Paul’s Catorce who had Tony & Fran not scoring while Norman & Ken won all their 3 games for the Voles Moving up to 3rd spot are Richard’s Ospreys with their fine win against Brian’s Jaguars who moved down to 4th and whose pair of Shelagh &Tommy scored zero while for the Ospreys Anne & Alan were reliable with 3 wins.

Meanwhile up in Rojales, Steve’s Steakhouse narrowly lost to Brian’s Galea “B” who had inform Dave & Tom with 3 wins leaving Sandra & Dave as Steve’s best pair with 2 wins.

Nearby at Lo Crispin Geoff’s Taverners in a close game had 2 pairs with 2 games each leaving Les’s losing Jays with only Dave & Les W able to match them with 2 wins.

Back to the Casa Ventura and my Falcons entertained Jim’s Sharks who only just lost with help from Hilary & Anne-Marie who maximised with 3 wins while 2 pairs for the Falcons scored 2 wins each.

In Izzys Bar Mike’s Peacocks had a surprise win taking the 1st 6 games against Keith’s Merlins thanks to all 3 pairs with 2 wins each while Keith’s 3 pairs had 1 win each to complete the match.

Last but not least are Alan’s Robins who had a nice surprise win against Peter’s Galleon whose best pair were Bruce & Harry with 2 wins while Jacky & Pat lorded it with their 3 wins for the Robins.

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TORRY TENPIN BOWLERS IN MEDAL GRAPPLE Madrid and Torrevieja 2015/1/25 – The second Team of Six Round Robin of the Spanish Tenpin Bowling Premiership was bowled last weekend in Madrid (men) and Torrevieja (ladies). Club Euro Bowling Torrevieja’s both teams won five of their seven matches and improved their standing. So much so that the Torry men are now positioned as runners-up and can feel the silver medals in their fingertips. The EBT ladies are equally well positioned to catch a meritorious fifth place.

The male winning team is already practically announced, as Diagonal of Barcelona will travel to the final meeting in March with a whopping 46point advantage. Euro Bowling Torrevieja, this time composed by Spanish and Scandinavian bowlers and captained by the Norwegian resident Kjell Monsen, did well in Madrid and managed to rise from fourth to second place. However, Celta de Vigo are breathing in their neck, only three points behind. A mere ten points now separate four tems in contention of the silver medals, so high tension is guaranteed for the last round.

Diagonal Barcelona Euro Bowling Torrevieja Celta Vigo Capital Bowling Madrid Comarcal Barcelona Ilicitano Elche Levante Valencia Joventut Al-V Barcelona

Pts 122 76 73 72 66 63 50 38

Pins 17.281 16.418 16.266 16.352 16.157 16.456 15.851 15.478

Av 205,726 195,452 193,643 194,667 192,345 195,905 188,702 184,262

A Torry Triumvirate - In the individual contest of the weekend, EBT´s young Finnish star Joonas Jähi posted a superb average, 228.57 pins per game, and left everybody else far behind. EBT now has the top three positions in the overall table, with the former world champion Tore Torgersen (236.36) in first place, Jähi second, and another Finnish star Mika Määttä (215.36) in third place. Celta’s international player, Francisco Rodríguez, is fourth (214.93) and Diagonal’s French star Pierre-Luc Sánchez is fifth (211.60), followed by five of his team mates, all averaging more than 200 per game – numbers that clearly show what the Catalan team is made of.

Ladies’ Premiership at Ozone Torrevieja The seven Spanish female top teams met for the first time at Torrevieja’s superb Ozone Bowling. A new leader emerged as Elche’s Ilicitano rose to a total of 105 points with a team average of 185.89.

They are being haunted by Madrid’s Capital Bowling (98/181.73), CB Torrejón (95/182.98), and Valencia’s Levante Bowling (92/177.50). The rest of the teams, Alyco BC Madrid (62/165.02), Euro Bowling Torrevieja (60/166.46), and Flecha-1 (48/154.52) will fight over the fifth place and against relegation.

The top three averages of the weekend were posted

by Ilicitano’s Laurence Gaillard (204.29) and Alejandra Sandoval (197.14), and Capital’s Sara del Olmo (194.93). Mirja Hakonen, one of EBT’s Finnish residents and a founding member of the club, posted the high average of the Torry ladies, 175.64. Guillermo

Results and League Table after Monday 26th January 2015 Rojales Steakhouse 4-5 Bar Meson Galea "B" Lo Crispin Tavern 5-4 Mr Smiths Jays Casa Ventura Falcons 5-4 La Siesta Sharks Izzys Bar Peacocks 6-3 Ebony & Ivory Merlins Ebony & Ivory Jaguars 3-6 Casa Ventura Ospreys Bar Meson Galea "A" 3-6 Izzys Bar Magpies Mr Smiths Robins 6-3 The Galleon El Cortijo de Nacho Voles 6-3 Catorce Izzys Bar Magpies El Cortijo de Nacho Voles Casa Ventura Ospreys Ebony & Ivory Jaguars Bar Meson Galea "A" The Galleon Lo Crispin Tavern Catorce Bar Meson Galea "B" Ebony & Ivory Merlins Casa Ventura Falcons Mr Smiths Jays Rojales Steakhouse Izzys Bar Peacocks La Siesta Sharks Mr Smiths Robins

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 14 12 12 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 6 6 6 5 4

L 3 4 6 6 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 12 12 12 13 14

F 103 100 93 90 88 82 86 79 76 74 77 70 69 68 72 69

A 59 62 69 72 74 80 76 83 86 88 84 92 93 94 90 93

Diff 44 38 24 18 14 2 10 -4 -10 -14 -7 -22 -24 -26 -18 -24

Pts 30 28 24 24 20 20 18 18 18 18 16 12 12 12 10 8

Carp-R-Us Angling Club News The 29th of January saw the Clubs Match Anglers fish the River Segura top section of the Eden stretch in Guardamar. The weather was clear and bright with a breeze from the south east, the water was very cold and so were the fish.

First on the day was Steve Collins, second was Derek King, third Andy Foden, and fourth was Tom Marshall.

The next of our matches on the 5th of February, which is round 8 of the Winter series is to be fished on the Sweet Water canal in Guardamar see web site for times.

The next of our Quiz nights will be held on Tuesday the 10th of February starting at 7.30pm- the cost is

1 Euro per person and teams to a maximum of 6 can take part.

The next General Club meeting will take place on Sunday the 15th of February with the Committee at 10.30 followed by the General meeting at 11.00am The Clubs A.G.M will be held at the Bar on Sunday the 1st of March at 11.00am All nominations and proposals had to be in 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. The Clubs web site is at www.carprus.net or you may Phone 966717923 for information. New members welcome.

COUNTRY BOWLS CLUB REPORT Three home games for the club this week and first off on Monday, 26 January were the Flamingos who entertained La Siesta Apollos in a SABA Discovery league match. It was a good day for the Flamingos with four winning rinks, one drawn rink as well as winning the long game. Picking up the points were Doreen Statham, Trish Dix and Peter Dix 23-17. Pat Emmett, Les Turner and StJohn Broadhurst 18-13.

Sheila Whitehall, Andy White and Peter Whitehall 24-21. Carole Donnellan, Sandra McIlroy and Dennis Birkett 19-15. Pat Patton, Bryan Kirk and Brian Patton 17-17. Overall shots Flamingos 114 (11 pts) Apollos 99 (3 pts).

Next up were the Clarets who played hosts to Greenlands Bulls on Thursday, 29 January in a Federated Fours match. On a sunny but blustery afternoon it was the Clarets who came out on top with two wins and a draw as well as the long game.

by StJohn Broadhurst On top for the Clarets were Del Gunning, Billy Price, John Palmer, and StJohn Broadhurst 22-14.

Andy White, Ben Noke, Karen Kirk and Brian Patton 16-14. Carole Donnellan, Bryan Kirk, Dennis Birkett and Peter Whitehall 19-18. Overall shots Clarets 56 (7 pts) Bulls 46 (1 pt).

The final game of the week on Friday, 30 January saw the Ramblers take on the Matadors from Montemar in a CBBA Southern league match. On a lovely sunny morning in the Valle it was the Matadors who shone the brightest to win by four rinks to two, with honours even in the long game.

Shining for the Ramblers were Pat Patton, Bryan Kirk and Brian Patton 27-10. Carole Donnellan, Dennis Birkett and Peter Whitehall 19-10. Overall shots Ramblers 96 (5 pts) Matadors 96 (9 pts). www.countrybowlsclub.com

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Why do Golf Courses in Spain turn brown in the Winter?

Last winter I stood with a client overlooking the course at Lo Romero which was wearing the yellow/ brown overcoat and he asked me why I had taken him to a course with dead grass and I has to explain to him about the Bermuda grass used on local courses which 'hibernate' when the average night time temperatures fall below 7 degrees. Interestingly enough one week later I stood in the same spot but with higher temperatures and the course had turned green almost over night.

Clearly there is a lack of understanding of the reasons for the use of Bermuda grass on the local courses and this article will hopefully clarify some of the key points and concerns.

Bermuda grass is the toughest grass used for turf in desert and dry regions,unmatched by any other type of grass and has the following benefits: · excellent resistance to heat and drought · low water use rate · relatively rapid growth rate and crowds out weeds · tolerance of a wide range of soil pH ranges · good tolerance to salty water and conditions · good traffic tolerance · relative ease of establishment · grows on hard soil surfaces and shallow soils, better than most other grasses Bermuda grass is believed to have developed from contaminated hay used by slaves as 'bedding' arriving in America from Africa and was used in the southern United States in the early 1900's as a golf course turf, and was used as an "alternative" for sand greens, which were exactly that – a putting surface comprised of sand, with no grass!

Over time (many decades), scientists and golf course greenkeepers have developed many different 'strains' and 'types' of Bermuda grass to meet the needs in a variety of conditions and to avoid 'scalping' when cutting grass in hot weather after heavy rain.

The alternative to the use of Bermuda grass is to over seed in the Spring and Autumn with grasses that remain green but this is a costly exercise and disrupts the golf courses as fairways are protected over the period of weeks.

So there you have it,you will never complain about why the courses look brown in the winter again and there is a whole history and industry in the development of the grass on which we enjoy playing our golf.

We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf. Simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us.

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Deal of the week: €66 for 2 players and buggy at Vistabella on 3rd February or only €54 on 7th & 8th February.

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We played our January Individual Stableford ay Roda and what a great turn out we had with 3 divisions. a very cold start to the morning turn to a nice warm day but the golfers main enemy was there the wind which kept the scores down a few points apart from one which was Fred Beel who came in with a great 39pts.

In the top Division Bob Gallard pip Dave Archer into first place on count back both on 33pts and in third was Ken McKee on 30pts.

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In association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services At La Marquesa 29th January 2015.

For this month’s meeting a group of 20 players visited the established course at La Marquesa taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

This is the first time in 6 years that our society had played this course and it was in generally good condition with some work taking place around the course which was wearing it's winter coat..

The winning scores were as follows; 1st – Andy Jones – 35 points, 2nd – Steve Davey – 34 points, 3rd – Malcolm Jones - 34 points, 4th – Roger Bayliss – 33 points Nearest the Pins – Mike Probert,Dave Blinston,Steve Davey and Steen Tidemann Dog of a Day Trophy – Dave Bensley After the game we returned to the Marabu Lounge, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation and we give our thanks for their continued support.

Our next fixture is the interim meeting at Las Colinas on 9th February 2015 followed by the monthly meeting at Font Del Llop on 26th Feb. Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

Second Division was won by Barry Geary with 33pts one in front of Mick Hardy in second place on 32pts. Dave Farrington was third on 29pts. The third Division was won by Fred Beel with 39pts followed

by John Hillier on 37pts well played gentlemen. Third was Jo Flanagan on 34pts.

The Societies Next Game is at Mar Menor Golf on the 2nd February with the first tee at 10.15am

CAFÉ UNO GOLF SOCIETY.

Today Thursday 29th January 2015 we played at Vistabella golf. 30 members and guests took part in the Stableford competition. Although a cold start it soon warmed up and the layers of clothing started to come off, by lunch time it was like another summers day on the Costa Blanca. The course was in good condition and the greens were lightning fast, maybe this was reflected by the low scores. Anyway here are the results:Gold Category.

1st D.Stewart - 34pts. 2nd A.Rich - 30pts.

Best front 9 D.Harwood - 17pts. Best back 9 J.Saunders - 17pts.

Nearest the pin - R.Inwards. Nearest the pin in 2 - L.Leitch.

Silver Category.

1st D.Bishop - 32pts. 2nd S.Taylor - 26pts.

Best front 9 S.Doolan - 14pts.c/b. Best back 9 J.Pedersen - 18pts.

Nearest the pin - B.Wood. Nearest the pin in 2 - C.Pepperday.

2 ball winners - B.Wood and D.Stewart.

Next week, Thursday 5th February, we are playing at Alenda. 1st tee is 10am. Please arrive 1 hour early.

Thanks to Café Uno for the after game hospitality.

Money to Captain Tony should now be paid up for our awayday in March. By Steve Lawrence.

TORREVIEJA LADIES DARTS ORG Ladies Pairs: The Ladies of the League gathered at the Black Dog, in Torrevieja, for the annual Ladies Pairs Competition. Another well supported competition, and through to the first quarter final Marylyn Jackson & Christine Simmonds against Groa Ingadottir & Jackie Tomkinson with Groa and Jackie winning through to the Semi-Finals.

Through to the second quarter final, we had Ann McGivern & Joy Don against June Howarth & Kath Walker, with June and Kath winning through to the Semi-Finals.

Through to the third quarter final, we had Jane Costello & Chris Greenwood against Gail Todd & Cynthia Jevons, with Gail and Cynthia winning through to the Semi-Finals.

Through to the last quarter final, we had Shirley Stephenson & Sue Casey against Pauline Lockley & Sam Billingham, with Sue and Shirley winning through to the Semi-Finals.

The first Semi-Final between, Groa Ingadottir & Jackie Tomkinson against, June Howarth & Kath Walker was won by Groa and Jackie.

The second Semi-Final between Gail Todd & Cynthia Jevons and Sue Casey & Shirley Stephenson was won by Shirley and Sue. The nail biting 5 leg final, was finally won by Sue Casey & Shirley Stephenson. Congratulations to Sue and Shirley this year’s Ladies Pairs Champions. Well done to you both.

Hot Darts: Jane Costello 130, Sue Casey 101 +100, Chris Greenwood 114 +100, Tracy Simpson 140, Simone de Lacy 100, Cynthia Jevons 100 A good evening was had by everyone, and thanks go to Kevin and Barry for hosting the evening. I would also like to thank the Ladies who kindly marked games, above and beyond the call of duty. I am sure it was appreciated by all the Ladies that needed a marker. Thank you everyone, because without this help, the evening would not run quite so smoothly.

League Results: El Balcon Chicas Black Dog Ladies Primadonnas El Balcon Chicas Gogartys Girls Friendly Temps

by Pam Horton

3-5 2-6 5--3 6-2 6-2 6-2

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

P 6 5 5 4 5 4 5

Gogartys Girls Wildcats Dave's Babes Primadonnas Black Dog Ladies Dave's Babes W 4 4 2 2 1 1 1

D 1 0 1 1 1 1 0

L 1 1 2 1 3 2 4

F 28 31 22 23 17 17 17

A 20 17 26 17 31 23 23

Pts. 15 13 10 9 8 7 7

Hot Darts: Sue Casey 156 + 100, Jane Costello 140x2, Pam Horton 140+124, Cynthia Jevons 140, Simone de Lacy 140, Chris Greenwood 136+123+119+112, Sam Billingham 135+114+105, Caroline Shepherd 33+130+124, Christine Simmonds 125, Maggs Bergan 121, Bliss Wright 120, Tracy Simpson 119+100, Ann McGivern 116 Ellie Kearns 115, Shirley Stephenson 114+100x4 Noreen Dobbs 111, Margaret Boden 108+107 Sheerin Dilmohammed 108, Anita Morfee 105 Martelle Cheater 102, Groa Ingradottir 100 , Ana Clavijo 100 Captains Meeting: There will be a Captains Meeting during February, the meeting will be a Wednesday and it would be appreciated if you can let me know of any Wednesday dates you are unable to attend.

Contacts: 96 571 0066, darts@arrakis.es

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TORRY HA MMERED IN AWFUL DISPLAY CF TORRE LEVANTE ...4 CD TORREVIEJA .........0 Having played so well in their last 4 outings on the road, Torry deservedly took a nose dive against an impressive Torre Levante outfit, which also completed a double for the side from north Valencia, who in my opinion are without doubt the best side Torry have faced this season.

There can be no excuses, for the hosts simply outshone their visitors in all departments. For once, no blame can be attached to the referee, for Senor Gomez from Elche controlled the match superbly, allowing the victors to benefit from his sensible use of the advantage clause, whilst only cautioning when necessary.

So, why have Torry lost the last 2 matches so dismally, since reaching the dizzy heights of 2nd in div 3? Basically, it's been the same group of players involved in both good and not so good displays, but somehow the attitude has changed dramatically.

Poor distribution, reluctance to shoot at goal, lack of aggression and commitment, are just some of the reasons why Galiana's men have produced the results they have. Galiana must take some of the blame, for his selection and tactics have at times been bewildering, but he will point to the many

games when he got it right.

But now it's broken and it needs fixing, quickly!!

After 14 mins, Berna clumsily upended an opponent inside the box, allowing Deivid to send Oscar the wrong way from the spot. A comical defensive mix up 10 min later, allowed Marcos to square the ball to Deivid, presenting him the simplest of tap ins. Only a last ditch clearance off the line by Alexis on the stroke of half time, prevented the visitors from falling further behind.

Galiana's team talk during the interval didn't have the desired effect either, for within 2 mins of the restart, Corell shot into the side netting, with Oscar out of position. Jorge then pressed the self destruct button, when he clearly fouled Marcos, giving Deivid the opportunity to convert the resultant penalty, which he duly obliged. Torry had no answer for Deivid, who thoroughly deserved his hat trick, and quite easily could have had more. Even the hosts defenders got in on the act, as Oscar was having to deal with shots from all directions. In fact, had it not been for Torry's keepers brilliance, 7 or 8 goals would not have flattered their opponents.

A sad statistic, is that sub Corella's weak shot on 76 mins, was Torry's first on target! Two mins later, that number was doubled, for full back Vicente's

venomous drive was acrobatically saved, as Torry embarked on a belated show of desire to restore some pride. Unfortunately, the fight back was short lived, for on 80 mins, that man Deivid provided an assist for Juanra to strike a dipping 20 yard effort, which gave Oscar no chance. Torry did get the ball in the net late on, but Cesar's effort was ruled out for offside, then in stoppage time, new signing sub Pinera shot straight at the keeper, when through on goal. Both Berna and Jorge picked up bookings for their penalty misdemeanours, alongside team mate

ROCKETS GOLF SOCIETY- ALICANTE GOLF - 27TH JANUARY by Ivie Davies It was an early start to the last of this month’s competition at the Seve designed course for a Texas Scramble. Although it was on the chilly side when we left home it soon became wall to wall Costa Blanca sunshine even recorded 20 degrees. It was an early start 09.10 am, The course had vastly improved since we were there in November and still they are giving the course some TLC which deserves a vote of thanks to the Green Keeper & Staff.

The competition this time was away from the normal Stableford and Medal, it was a Texas Scramble which makes a welcome change.

Below are the results.

First: Mike Davies, Tom Richardson, Arthur Williams and Ron Perkins Nett score 64.4 Second: Les Yates Malcolm Anderson, Mick Hithersay and Ron Swift Nett score 65.4 Third: Ron Nicholson, Alan Moody, Ron Chambers and Ivie Davies Nett score 68.3 Longest Drive : Ron Swift. NTP: Hole 3: Ron Chambers Hole6: Malcolm Anderson HOLE 8: Mike Davies Hole 12: Malcolm Anderson Hole15: Ron Swift Hole17: Alan Moody It was then back to Izzy’s Bar for the presentation by Ron “Rocket” and of course out infamous Izzy’s chips and all the credit must go to

the Irish gem Caroline for her exquisite culinary chip skills and to show our thanks, we provide her photo instead of the winners to show our thanks, as she is the winner every time she serves up our goodies. Many thanks as always to Tony, Jackie.

Along with the presentations Ron congratulated the Rockets winning team in The Vega Baja Premier Golf League at Las Colinas Golf and Country Club The next meeting is at Vistabella Golf Tuesday 10th February - First tee 09.00 so please be there at least 45 minutes before the first tee off time.

For more information or if you wish to play with the arguably the friendliest Golf Society contact Ron Nicholson on 678849142 or email sanmigron@gmail.com Photo: Caroline (Chipping Expert)

ALFIES GOLF SOCIETY - Las Ramblas - 29 January 2015 by Tony Hall 33 members and 9 guests made the short trip up the road to Las Ramblas for our first monthly meeting of the year. The weather was good, bright sunshine and a light breeze. As the new Captain, I was off first in a 2 ball, and blazed a trail for the rest of the society! Some of the members found Las Ramblas quite a trial, although a lovely course, it is not very forgiving, but very enjoyable all the same.

On return to Alfie’s Bar, a few trophies which were held over from December, were presented : Winner Champion Golfer of the Year 2014 - George Rankine 3rd Place Champion Golfer of the Year 2014 - Ian Connell Blind Pairs Betterball Winners 2014 – Geoff Hanson and George Rankine On to January’s winners, and they were as follows:- The winner at Las Ramblas with 38 points was Tom Hestad, and in second place was Ian Connell with 36 points. Congratulations to Tom and Ian, and to all the other prize winners:- Nearest the pin (hole 6) Tony Hall, (hole 14) Norman Howes, Longest drive (hole 11) Ian Ingledew, Best Guest Mick McKay (CB – 33 pts) Many thanks to our committee for making sure the day ran smoothly, and to Anita and Mike at Alfie’s Bar for the post match buffet and refreshments, and to Mike Probert from Costa Blanca Green Fee

Services for arranging our day out.

Our next meeting is Thursday 26 February at Las Colinas, tee off 9.40 am. As per usual, the list is filling quickly, and should you wish to play please call into Alfie’s Bar and put your name down on the list, together with your €10 deposit. Or contact our Secretary, Sandie Hall, at alfiesgolfsociety@gmail.com. Guests are more than welcome.

Ruben, whilst the hosts were content to let their skilful play do the talking!

On Thurs 5 Dec, 7.30 ko, Torry welcome a Norwegian 2nd div side to Vicente Garcia Stadium for a friendly, which hopefully manager Galiana will use to good effect. Entrance is free, so why not come along? Then on Sun 8 Dec, ko 12.00 MIDDAY, Torry are again at Vicente Garcia, when they face Villarreal 'C'. Having already beaten lowly Villarreal, Torry must go all out to make sure that their fans are treated to an entertaining double!

EUROGOLF SOCIETY - LA MARQUESA A smaller turnout for this week’s team game Waltz, on Thursday 29 January. Those who did participate enjoyed a good day’s golf in the warm sunshine. The ideal conditions were reflected in the excellent scores and congratulations go to the winning team of Tony Hitt, Terry Sayers, Geoff Evans and Claire Daye-Gretton with a score of 89 points. In second place the team of Bob Shorley, Joe Ogden, Connie Parker and Ghost scoring 85 points. Third the team of Pino Perito, Phyllis Venables, Gloria Manning and Alan Marshall 79 points.

Nearest the pins were 5th John Barraclough 11th Claire Daye-Gretton 15th Robin Richards 17th Ian Pegg. Football drawer winners: Sue Gillett, Bev Evans, Alan Marshall The results of the Toff’s Stableford competition played on Tuesday 27 January were as follows: Gold Division: 1st Pino Perito 36 pts 2nd Ian Pegg 36 pts 3rd Bill Martin 34 pts. Silver Division: 1st Joe Curran 36 pts 2nd Gloria Manning 35 pts 3rd Jim Weston 34 pts. Bronze Division: 1st Jan Shorley 38 pts (overall winner) 2nd Joy Gray 37 pts 3rd June Caithness 35pts. N.T.P’s 5th Morag Turner 11th Ken Brett 15th Ian Pegg 17th Colin Daye-Gretton. Best front 9 Morag Turner 22 pts and best back 9 Bob Shorley 20 pts. www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk

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