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rihuela’s Court of Instruction number 3 has reopened the investigation into the disappearance of 20 year old Henry Alejandro Jiménez who went missing from his home on New Year’s Day 14 months ago.

Although the Guardia Civil closed the case due to ‘lack of evidence,’ his brother Andrés has said that it has now been reopened because there are new lines of investigation. Just last week the family and friends of Henry Alejandro

gathered outside the Orihuela Palace of Justice to “make the case more visible” because, according to Henry’s mother, the Civil Guard Commander in Pilar de la Horadada, who has been running the investigation, has not done everything possible to examine the disappear-

ance or the evidence. "There are many things that have not been investigated including statements from many of the people who spent New Year's Eve with Henry in his home at a party. Continued on Page 2

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There are many inconsistencies in what they have had to say," says Andres. The family said that it has proof that Henry was assaulted by a friend and they have access to a video that was recorded on a mobile phone, but they cannot understand why that person has not been arrested.” The mother added “My son was beaten until he lost consciousness and his assailant continues as if nothing happened.” Andres said “We have contributed a lot but they just don’t listen to us. Details of the initial conversations we had with those friends who were

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Henry Alejandro Jiménez disappeared on 1 January 2019 at 6 am from his home in the urbanisation of Las Chismosas, in Orihuela Costa, after spending New Year's Eve with at least nine of his friends and being attacked by his housemate. Since then, over fourteen months have passed and there is no clue as to the whereabouts of the young man who was 20 years of age at the time of his disappearance.

This is the real Orihuela Costa that we see every day and what a sight it is for visitors. First impressions always stick in their minds.

incompetence with the contracts. What do you expect when we have a coalition council that doesn't collaborate, who do not even communicate with each other. This is a recipe for disaster, which is what we get time and time again.

The state of the roads, paths, parks, missing footbridges. The shell of our emergency centre (10 years standing and still not completed).

How many villages surrounding Orihuela do NOT have a Sports Centre, Casa Cultura, Library, Youth, Mother & Toddler facilities?

Our missing Cultural Centre which every other village and Town in the district has had for years, with far less residents than Orihuela Costa.

Why are we treated as second class citizens? When are we going to be treated with respect and not continually ignored.

The only Centre we have at Lomas de Cabo Roig, run by Volunteers, currently of great concern as it cannot be declared safe, although posing no imminent threat, but waiting for the Council to decide which Tender to accept in order to carry out the repairs required to the building to make it safe for use by local Associations .

Are you fed up being treated with utter contemp, we know most of the residents of the coast are, we can change the attitude of the Government if we campaign together, for Independence. .

Our only Sports Centre closed because of somebody's

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER

Independence is the only way forward for the coast, break away from Orihuela city, take control of our coast.

Two arrested for arson in Los Montesinos The Civil Guard has arrested two men in Los Montesinos as the alleged perpetrators of a crime of arson. It is thought their intention was to burn out a vehicle but the fire quickly spread to two more cars and then into a block of apartments, which required all of the residents to be evacuated.

The detainees, a Spaniard and a Romanian, both aged 30, were arrested by the Guardia Civil but subsequently released on bail and are currently awaiting trial. They were detained following information from a witness who saw them both taking an unusually keen interest at the scene of the fire before driving

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in the house were passed to the Civil Guard but there is no record of them.” However, with this reopening of the case, he said that "we trust that from now on the police will begin to work properly and do the case justice because my brother deserves it."

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The fire occurred on the morning of 16 February burning two vehicles out completely and badly damaging another, whilst spreading to an adjacent five storey apartment block.

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away as the police arrived. It was subsequently discovered that the car originally targeted belonged to one of the two individuals now charged with arson. It is alleged that the fire was started purely in order to claim on the car insurance. Damage to the apartment block is valued at more than 18,000 euros.

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The Brotherhood of Moors and Christians will also parade

“Full Gre en ahead” for St P atric ks Da y Centenary Parade in Cab o Roig One of the biggest St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the entire world will take place in Cabo Roig on Sunday afternoon launching the start of three days of Festivities on the Orihuela Costa. According to local police almost 20,000 people attended the event last year so the 2020 parade, the tenth anniversary of the Cabo Roig celebration, is set to be even busier as it welcomes almost thirty floats, troupes and displays to the huge spectacle. The local committee, made up of a dozen or so businessmen and women from the area, has been hard at work for most of the last year, with, in recent weeks, many of the bars and restaurants running fundraising activities to offer their support. Indeed during this coming week two of the bars will be running events of their own. On Thursday O’Riordans will be hosting one of their popular Race Nights while the following evening Milo’s Bar will be holding their annual Ladies Day with cava and finger food available on arrival, followed by entertainment appropriate to the Ladies, which is scheduled to get underway from 9pm. Both events are raising funds to support the parade appeal so please try to get along to either or both and show your support to the two bars in question. Also on Friday evening the formal launch of the festivities will be hosted by the Parade Committee and the Orihuela Town Hall in the Casino situated in Zenia Boulevard where the Grand Marshall, the

living GAA legend Séamus Darby, will also be welcomed to the area. With final preparations being made this week around the Cabo Roig strip the bunting team start their work on Monday morning under the direction of Jimmy Kiernan. We can also expect the council to move in with their street cleaners. This is usually the one time in the year when the area gets its long overdue ‘makeover’. On Sunday itself the events get underway at 1pm, with kids’ activities and face-painting while BIG FM will be hosting their live St Patrick’s Day outside broadcast from the stage area in Calle del Mar with FRESH FM broadcasting from the top of the strip outside Sabadell Bank. There will also be a display of classic cars, motorcycles and scooters during the hour leading up to the start. Following traditional speeches and welcomes, also from the stage area, at 2.45 pm, the parade will get underway at 3:00 pm from the Aguamarina Urbanisation in Calle Agua. The route will take it along Calle del Mar to the Medical Centre where it will turn down the front of the strip, into Calle Cielo and then back to the original start point where it will end. The parade will be led by the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums followed by dignitaries and guests including the Grand Marshal together with the mayors of Orihuela and Torrevieja, Emilio Bascuñana and Eduardo Dolón. Snr Dolón is also the Vice President of the Diputación de Alicante. Over 50 members of the Moors and Christians Brotherhoods will also take part in the parade as special guests. Do bear in mind that parking will be at a premium with much of the area closed by police from 1pm so for your own convenience please ensure that to arrive and take up your positions nice and early and then settle down to enjoy an afternoon of fine Irish companionship and entertainment.

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The Bowen Technique with Body Harmony The Bowen Technique was pioneered by Thomas after a series of set moves, the therapist leaves the Bowen, born in Geelong, Australia. After working room for a couple of minutes. This prompts the in miscellaneous labouring jobs as a young man, body to reset, repair and rebalance itself. he developed a great interest in massage and body The Bowen Technique does not rely on hard preswork and spent time observing sure, it is a very light touch therafootball trainers and others The Bowen Technique py and there is no twisting, bendinvolved with sports. addresses many conditions, is ing or awkward repositioning of ideal for stress and health By the time he was in his early the client during the treatment. It management, and it is regard- can be performed through light 40´s, this gifted man had established a full time practice in reme- ed as safe and effective for clothing. dial therapy using the technique he people of all ages. A key element of the Bowen developed. It is amazing at the Technique so that we work holistically and do not effectiveness of this simple and gentle “hands-on” treat a specific condition but look at the person as therapy. a whole. The Bowen Technique is suitable for everyone, What can Bowen safely treat. from the tiniest of babies, to athletes and frailest of Common presenting problems include back and adults. neck pain, knee problems, sports injuries, RSI, It looks at restoring balance to the body by a series frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and respiratory of very gentle rolling type moves made with the problems. Conditions such as chronic fatigue, therapist´s fingers and thumbs over precise areas hayfever, headache, kidney problems and probof the body. lems requiring lymphatic drainage have responded A unique feature of the Bowen Treatment is that favourably to Bowen Technique. Some people use

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the Bowen Technique as a means of stress management and health maintenance, seeing their therapists regularly 2-4 times a year. The Bowen Technique also addresses many other conditions and it is regarded as safe and effective for people of all ages. The actual Bowen treatment With Bowen Technique, I am happy to work either directly onto skin or through light clothing. The first session will consist of a consultation during which I take notes about you, your lifestyle, conduct any assessments required and then carry out the Bowen Therapy. Treatments are normally about an hour. Every person is unique and therefore treatments and times are tailored to the individual. An initial course of three treatments is recommended to see how the client responds to treatment, usually at weekly intervals. Some clients will experience instant pain relief, whereas with others the body may respond over the next few days, but normally even chronic conditions will see relief with an initial set of three treatments. It is recommended that clients are not receiving other physical thera-

Glamorous days of Rock Shop owner Tony Slater

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pies whilst being treated with the Bowen Technique. IF YOU FEEL THAT THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE IS ACTUALLY WHAT YOU NEED RIGHT NOW AND WOULD LIKE TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT, OR ASK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, THEN PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINE QUINLAN AT BODY HARMONY. Telephone number is 966 795 103..email address is bodyharmony44@gmail.com and website is bodyharmonytherapies.co.uk.

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reflected Tony. "The British government were trying to get him extradited," added Tony, who returns to Calpe, near Benidorm, regularly for holidays. "After arriving at Paul's casa we went out for dinner," said Tony, who sold the Calpe Rock Shop in 1998. Fellow Prestonian Tony said East End gangster Ronnie Knight re-visited his shop in Calpe - to buy some imported Blackpool rock! "Ronnie re-visited the shop and asked for a bag of Blackpool rock for himself, and for Freddie Foreman, who was living in Marbella," said Tony. Freddie Foreman served nine years for his part in the £6m bullion robbery. On his time selling Blackpool rock, entertainer and Charity events organiser Tony said: "The Spanish couldn't get their head around Blackpool rock - with the name Calpe running all the way through it!

Ronnie Knight (left) Tony Slater and comedian/impressionist Paul Melba in Calpe. Photo: Courtesy Tony Slater. Two decades after selling his Calpe Rock Shop, Tony Slater smiles, as he recalls the days when gangster Ronnie Knight, ex-husband of Barbara Windsor, jailed for seven years for his part in the Security Express £6m bullion robbery in 1983, paid him a visit. Tony, who befriended comedian/impressionist Paul Melba during his time in Spain, said: "Paul arranged for Ronnie Knight to pop into the shop, and from Calpe we then went to his casa. "It was at the height of him being splashed all over the media - linked with the £6m bullion robbery,"

"They were amazed, everytime they bit a chunk or snapped a piece off, the name Calpe was there. "The only downside of selling rock in Spain was the hot climate - it melted in the heat!," Tony laughed. "They were glamorous times." Next week Andrew Atkinson continues his exclusive interview with Tony Slater.

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EXPO TORREVIEJA

Another success for Spain’s largest Lifestyle Expo Spain´s largest International Lifestyle expo took place over the weekend in the fabulous Torrevieja International Auditorium. Featuring more than 120 stands the show attracted more than 6,000 visitors, a few less than last year, but whether the coronavirus scare put people off or not, the exhibitors reported on a quality visitor over pure quanity. Among the stands were also representitives of local Clubs and Associations, artists and designers, gastronomy, wine, gourmet organic coffee, medical services, trades people, Internet, security, insurance, financial planning, awnings and gardening, home improvements plus a classic car and bike display and three supercars, a Lamborghini

McLaren and Mercedes Benz GT-R available for rent from www.rentcardeluxe.com. The show featured many compànies that offered products and services to enhance residents and visitors quality of life while living or staying on the Costa. Organisers Keith, Kjetil and Alexander also welcomed the Mayor, Eduardo Dolon and councillors to the show plus there were special performances by Pilarmonics choir, live radio broadcast from Big FM and lots of opportunities for tastings and to gather information to browse over at home. Neil from Rock Against Cancer thanked everyone who stiopped off to purchase merchandise or tickets for their weekend fiesta in June. The two day event, which this year

will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 12th and 13th features top tribute artists and cover bands and promises to be even bigger and better than before. The always popular N332 stand was as busy as ever with questions mostly relating to driving in Spain after Brexit, while Torrevieja Translators were on hand to offer advice on driving licience exchange and the San Javier ITV station was also another source of knowledge about car preparation and driving in Spain. The Autumn edition of Expo Torreviaja 2020 will take place in just eight months time (November 7 & 8) and those wishing more information about the show can contact Keith at: keith@expotorrevieja.com.

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Coronavirus conspiracy theory too close for comfort!

The symptoms and behaviour of Koontz’s “Wuhan-400” are very different to COVID-19. In the novel, the virus has an incubation period of “only four hours”. COVID-19’s incubation period is between 1-14 days. According to the World Health Organisation the most common incubation time is approximately five days.

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COVID-19’s death rate, according to the WHO, the case-fatality rate is between 2% and 4% in Wuhan and 0.7% outside Wuhan.

A question mark hangs over the prediction - made in 1981 - by author Dean Koontz that a Coronavirus outbreak would take place during 2019-20.

The symptoms described by Koontz are different to COVID-19. In his novel, “Wuhan-400” causes the secretion of a “toxin that literally eats away brain tissue” causing loss of control of bodily function. “The victim simply ceases to have a pulse, functioning organs, or any urge to breathe”, writes Koontz.

In his book “The Eyes of Darkness” Koontz describes the coronavirus - mentioning a virus called “Wuhan-400”. The coronavirus outbreak begun in Wuhan, China. Koontz wrote about a fictional virus and its name “Wuhan-400” refers the Chinese city in which the 2019 Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) started. However, the illness in his book doesn’t share any other traits with COVID-19. Koontz described “Wuhan-400” as “China’s most important and dangerous: new biological weapon in a decade”. He also wrote it was developed by labs outside of the city of Wuhan. No proof has materialised that the new coronavirus was created in a laboratory but is believed to have originated in 2019 - in a food market in Wuhan - illegally selling wildlife. Health experts have said it could originate in bats - passed to humans, possibly via another species. Snakes have also been flagged up as the cause.

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Koontz describes “Wuhan-400” as a disease with a kill-rate of a 100%. Once infected, no one lives more than 24 hours. Most die in twelve, he wrote.

COVID-19 infections have a wide range of symptoms, including fever, coughing, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Mild cases can cause cold-like symptoms, while severe cases can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory illness, kidney failure and death. In the first edition of “The Eyes of Darkness” in 1981, the fictional virus was not named after the Chinese city, but after a Russian locality named “Gorki” (Gorki-400). In the original version of the novel, the virus was developed outside of “Gorki” and it was meant to be the “Soviet’s most important, dangerous new biological weapon in the decade”. Dean Koontz did write about a fictional virus called “Wuhan-400” in the 1989 re-release of his 1981 novel “The Eyes of Darkness”, but symptoms and effects of the disease do not match the official description of COVID-19.

Help at Home President receives prestigious award

Torrevieja beaches get ready to welcome Easter crowds Torrevieja’s councillor of Beaches, Antonio Vidal, has said last week that all of the damage and restoration work necessary, following the damage caused by storm Gloria in January, has now been completed Specifically, Vidal he spoke about la playa del Cura, one of the most affected by the storms, where four wooden ramps have been repaired and painted, while in the area of del Hombre del Mar the wooden railing that was totally shattered by the strong waves has been replaced.

RIHUELA’S WOMEN were honoured on Friday evening at a presentation evening arranged by the councillor for Equality, Mayte Sánchez, and attended by mayor Emilio Bascuñana. The second edition of the “Premios Únicas” a tribute held at el Auditorio CAM honoured the seven women for their professional and personal endeavours in their work in the municipality. At the beginning of the evening, 14 candles were placed on the stage in memory of the victims who had died due to gender violence in 2020 while a female choir performed in the background. Amongst the seven women was Carmen Pérez González, the President of the “Help At Home Charity” situated on the Orihuela Costa. In presenting the award the mayor commended Carmen for the amazing contribution that she has made to residents and to the social services in Orihuela Costa. Carmen was joined by Concha Cerdán de Haro, Journalist; Maite Sánchez Samper, Local

Policewoman; Trinidad García Bru, Teacher; María Dolores Sánchez Noales, Former Athlete and Coach; Ana Belén González Pérez, Volunteer; and Ramona Caselles Serra, Businesswoman.

The Red Cross lifeguard hut on la playa de Los Locos has also been repaired and work will continue with the rest of the beaches in the coming weeks, so as to ensure that everything is in perfect condition for the Easter holiday.

CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada - Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday 12th March at 7pm Saturday 14th March at 5pm

GEMINI MAN An over-the-hill hitman faces off against a younger one of himself. Henry Brogan is an elite assassin who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move. Starring: Will Smith, Clive Owen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Benedict Wong, Linda Emond Duration: 1hr 57 min Genre: Sci-Fi. Action. Thriller. Drama

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Roses - The most identified symbol of love Roses are one of the most fragrant and loved flowers in the garden - whether it is floribunda or hybrid tea - and a symbol of love.

wide selection of colours, from white, yellow, red and pink, amongst others, with aromas filling the air.

During March rose trees and bushes require pruning of stems to 15cm (hybrid teas) and 30cm (floribundas) with a rosefeed, compost mulching given.

Associated with Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, according to legend, her tears and her lover, Adonis' blood, watered the ground, from where the red roses grew. The most identified symbol of Love.

A woody perennial flowering plant, there are over 30 different species and thousands of cultivars of the rose, including standard, shrubs, climbing, rambling and trailing varieties. The rose flower size and shape comes with a

Grown, for their beauty as a cut flower and fragrance, it is used in perfume, with the rose oil obtained by steam, distilling the crushed petals of roses. Did you know it takes approximately 2,000 flowers to produce one gramme of oil? The production technique for rose oil originated in Persia, spreading through Arabia and India, and into eastern Europe. Rose petals and flower buds are used to flavour ordinary tea, and combined to make herbal teas. Rosewater can be used for cooking, cosmetics, medicine and religious practices. Most species of roses are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa, with plants ranging in size, from compact, miniature roses, to climbers. Garden Felix has a selection of Roses, including Queen Elizabeth, Perla Negra, Landora and Grand Nord.

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An unwelcome Spanish Visitor

urs is a hospitable home. This is no more than adhering to an age-old tradition in Ireland of making people welcome and putting them up for the night if needs be. Mrs Youcantbeserious and I have guested people from Canada and America – some of whom we didn’t even know beforehand. This reminds me that my brother owes me a lot of money on account of my kind heart. Fehin had a business in Canada, at a time when I owned a bar in Mullingar. When Fehin met somebody who told him they were heading for Ireland, he put his hand in his pocket, (you thought I was going to say he gave them money?) took out a business card and wrote on the back of it, ‘entitles bearer to one free pint’ in MY bar! What could I do? The memory is causing me to lose my way here (stop it …Lads!) … where was I? Oh, yes … visitors. After opening Paddy’s Point in 1999, we naturally made quite a few Spanish friends. They were all great people and several did come and stay with us in Ireland: as did also many Irish and British friends we made there. It was always particularly pleasurable when former staff members came to see us. Telling you the above is solely to set the scene to complain about a Spanish visitor we had last week … someone whom I never wish to see again. Firstly, he was not invited, gate-crashed our home and even after that, he overstated his welcome by a further two days. He was totally out of control and the first trouble he caused was to have his plane diverted from Dublin to Belfast. From there, he left a total trail of destruction in his wake. The guy’s name was Jorge. He got on the wrong side of my neighbours as well. I was the only one around who could spell and pronounce Jorge’s name. This is because I met so many nice Jorges during my years in Spain. This guy was not one of them. Jorge’s full name (so that you might be able to avoid him if he calls) is Jorge Tormenta – or ‘Jorge Storm’ in English. The correct translation is ‘Storm Jorge.’

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When Jorge could think of nothing better to amuse himself with; he kicked our bins around the yard, opened a field gate to let the cattle where they shouldn’t be, knocked two old tree – which were just standing the, minding their own business, and after he marooned a lady from down the road at her daughter’s in Dublin, he took her clothes line with all her undies, and made a flag-pole from the telephone pole outside my house.

VISIT to the village of Kunta Kinteh was made by Rosemary, based on the well known slave, whose story was made famous in Literature by Alex Haley's book 'Roots'.

"No visit to The Gambia would be complete, without visiting a local school for young children. Whilst education is now available to all children, there is still a shortage of writing materials and books," said Rosemary. On a trip to a local woodcraft market, schoolchildren pushed parts

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JORGE WAS NOT INVITED, gate-crashed our home and overstayed his welcome by two days.

Storm Jorge blew winds of nearly a hundred miles an hour, lashed us with rain, sleet and snow and flooded most of the country. There is an actual video, showing the Spanish invader turning over a massive truck on the N59 in County Galway. We wouldn’t have known who Jorge Tormenta was only for he was outed by the Spanish Met Office. Thanks for nothing, lads …! This column believes that the Spanish are getting their own back for what happened here in 1588. King Philip sent us the Spanish Armada to help drive out the English. The ships anchored off Kilrush, in County Clare, as a dreadful storm blew and blew. The tempest raged for days and the sailors were hungry – and I suppose you might say, ‘fed-up.’ Six ships sailed away unscathed, but three vessels and their crews ran aground on the rocks at where is since known as ‘Spanish Point.’ Half drowned and malnourished, the Spaniards were in no mood for a scrap. This didn’t save the unfortunate sailors: Not only were they attacked by the English soldiers, but for whatever reason, the Irish forces turned on them as well. Every cloud has a silver lining and so it came to pass for the Spanish buckos lucky enough to survive Spanish Point. We have to tell it like it was ‘and shame the devil’! The girls had never encountered anything as exotic as the Spaniards. The result being that the Jorges of the day impregnated half the women of the ‘Banner County’. If you don’t believe me, study the features of the next Clare man you meet!

Sadness and Joy in The Gambia In Part 2 Andrew Atkinson talks to former Quesada-Rojales resident Rosemary Le Messurier - and her quest to find the lost Gambian family she befriended.

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As we write, there is the threat of a worse foreign visitor gate-crashing my space. Don’t be fooled by her Latin name, Corona. Caronee Wirus - as they say in China. The English translation is Corona Virus. Whichever political party promises to build a wall will get my vote at the next election…!!

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of cigarette packets through the windows - with their name and address written on the back.

"Two of these we kept. We made contact, on our return home, and Kemo subsequently made contact with both boys, and we met on the beach. "We told them we would come again and would like to bring them a personal gift. One told us a briefcase, in which to keep his schoolbooks, would be useful. "And, an alarm clock, as he had problems waking up in the morning. The other wanted trainers, as he walked barefoot. "Imagine their joy, next time, when we handed over these items," reflected Rosemary. Today, both boys are in their mid-thirties, married and with at least one child of their own, maybe more. One followed an Academic life and travelled, before returning home to The Gambia; whilst the other took to manual work, assisting in his brother's garage for a while and now working in construction. Rosemary purchased a property in 2002 in the Urbanisation of Monte Azul, Quesada, Rojales, and was told never to keep documents in the house, when unattended. A handbag with many zip-up compartments was stolen and Rosemary lost €1,000 from credit and Bank cards, passports, driving licences, address book, mobile phone. "None of it was recovered and financially we were not in a position to journey back to The Gambia to find our 'lost' friends - although they remained in our hearts," said Rosemary. In the pursuing years, Rosemary received a friend request from one of the Gambian lads, then the other: "It occurred to me that our friend Kemo may be available, via social media, but despite a search, he seemed to have disappeared. "I wrote to him, c/o the Atlantic Hotel, but never received a

reply. I was informed that the new owners replaced all the staff and guides. "To this day, my search has been unsuccessful, either for Kemo or members of his family. Even our Gambia friends have tried to find him for us," said Rosemary. After 14 years in Spain, Rosemary and husband Steve returned to Guernsey. Two years ago Rosemary went on holiday to The Gambia to find it had evolved into a modern, vibrant, and in parts, prosperous country, around the main towns, with markets as busy as ever. "We are in touch with Malick and Foday, two schoolboys we met on our first trip. "Kemo, and his wife Hawa lost their first child Ma-bintou, who as mentioned, died of malaria. "Two sons were later born, Talibo in 2001 and Mohammed Lamin in 2003, whose compound was near Serrekunda," said Rosemary, returning to the Gambia, Kotu, later this year. "It is sad that we may never know what has happened to Kemo and his family. "But can rejoice the two young lads, who thrust a piece of paper into our hands 20 years ago, have stayed our friends and are now living well", said Rosemary.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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ANSWERS Week 805

ACROSS 1. Gust (6) 4. Hesitated (6) 9. Liable to mishaps (8-5) 10. Coagulate (7) 11. Helicopter blade (5) 12. Range (5) 14. Chubby (5) 18. Prickle (5) 19. Lack (7) 21. Eminent (13) 22. Gas (6) 23. Folk (6) CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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DOWN 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 13. 15. 16. 17. 20.

Grab (6) Unknowingly (13) Deposit (5) Raiment (7) Fair play (13) Drab (6) Corner (5) Thoughtful (7) Atelier (6) Freight (5) Interfere (6) Steeple (5)

QUICK ACROSS: 1 Interminable; 7 Minus; 8 Clasp; 9 Per; 10 Perimeter; 11 Retain; 12 Warmth; 15 Expiatory; 17 Den; 18 Child; 19 Swill; 21 Metropolitan. DOWN: 1 Inexperience; 2 Run; 3 Insert; 4 Accompany; 5 Leapt; 6 Apprehension; 7 Merit; 10 Philander; 13 Medal; 14 Gossip; 16 Price; 20 Ill. CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Snap decision; 7 Links; 8 Pedal; 9 Peg; 10 Prototype; 11 Netted; 12 Static; 15 Testifier; 17 Apt; 18 Rouge; 19 Sleet; 21 Weather-glass. DOWN: 1 Slow puncture; 2 Dun; 3 Custom; 4 Supporter; 5 Oddly; 6 Altercations; 7 Light; 10 President; 13 Toast; 14 Tissue; 16 Sauce; 20 Erg.

ACROSS 1. Drawing-room in Broadcasting House (6) 4. See 12 Across. 9. It's designed to measure any increase in the rates (13) 10. Describing the victim of a road accident in poor health (3-4) 11. One of the family in nineteen, we hear (5) 12 and 4 Ac. They don't sound like the big guns of the church (5,6) 14. Nourishing food made by the monk without any hesitation (5) 18. In the trial I assumed a different name (5) 19. Holiday area where I arrive in disarray (7) 21. It's twelve pounds more than its name implies (13) 22. Does the spadework with five hundred little people (6) 23. In the Scriptures, the righteous female (6)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Traditionally, what items do the audience throw towards the ring after a sumo wrestling contest in which a yokozuna has been defeated by a lower-ranked wrestler? 2. If you were called a Bajan, of which country would you be a native? 3. There was a campaign many years ago among large numbers of U.K. residents to free 'the Weatherfield One'. In which soap opera was 'The Weatherfield One' a character? 4. Which of these genera of flowering plants does not produce exclusively yellow flowers: Kerria, Hypericum, Forsythia, Euphorbia? 5. Tom Bawcock's Eve is a festival celebrating the efforts of the eponymous Tom Bawcock to lift a famine from the village of Mousehole in which English county? 6. The F.I.E., or Federation International d'Escrime, is the international governing body for which Olympic sport? 7. The 'Wonderful' Parliament and The 'Merciless' Parliament were sessions convened during the reign of

DOWN 1. They are stepped up in flights (6) 2. Lacking any provisions (13) 3. Habitation that gives one endless obscurity (5) 5. Social worker making normal arrangement about the first of the emoluments (7) 6. Militarily speaking, one who's part of the establishment will be (2,3,8) 7. Tennis-player who officiates in church (6) 8. The promenade is the scene of hostilities (5) 13. Notice which is extraordinarily verbose (7) 15. Realised the bounder is embracing the girl (6) 16. Buy and sell a craft (5) 17. One in the queue who provides the fare required (6) 20. Wives will show differing opinions (5)

( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 3 ) which English monarch? 8. Which classical violinist, said to have sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his remarkable talent, composed the 24 Caprices for solo violin? 9. The Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths are important concepts in which religion? 10. Which saint, patron of televisions, telephones and clairvoyance, founded the Franciscan order, and The Order of Poor Ladies.? 11. Which American singer and actress had a debut album entitled The Divine Miss M which was also the moniker given to her by thousands of adoring fans? 12. The kumquat is a small Chinese variety of which fruit? 13. The Althing, one of the oldest parliaments in the world, is located in which country? 14. A sufferer of cacoethes loquendi would be doing too much of what activity? 15. All postcodes in the Shetlands begin with which two letters?

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Combatting Loneliness through TRBL in Spain

The Royal British Legion enters its 99th year the newly elected chair, Una Cleminson, has recently chaired a strategic review that, in her words “will ensure the charity continues to have the greatest impact, making the most of our resources, and evolving in line with changes in the Armed Forces community.” The results of that review is the development of a new direction that will address the changes in the Armed Forces community, as the type of support needed is growing increasingly complex with people requiring help across multiple issues. Since 2016 the charity has seen a 20% increase in people needing basic support with housing, financial issues, mental health and wellbeing and mobility. In this time, the average expenditure per household through the Legion’s Immediate Needs Grants has risen 45% from £900 to £1330.

issue, with the establishment on the Orihuela Costa of a Veterans Club by welfare worker Sandie Coates.

EXERCISE STRETCHING – Some of the 30 attendees who joined in the fitness session

So far three monthly gatherings have taken place in Punta Prima aimed at highlighting the work of the Royal British Legion in Spain, as well as reducing social isolation and loneliness that Veterans and their families often experience.

The events were funded from monies raised in Spain through the Poppy Appeal and have included gentle exercise from fitHere in Spain one of the new initiatives currently being trialled ness Professional Crecia Wilding, aimed especially at those people who live on their own, along with relates especially to that mental health, wellbeing and mobility games and hobbies, demonstraFITNESS INSTRUCTOR Crecia Crecia tions on crafts and an exhibition Wilding with 92 year old Joe of Military Memorabilia by David and 93 year old Joy Cottam from his vast collection built up over many years. The events also had the involvement of David Minto from Help at Home, who was available to answer many queries and questions, the partnership also showing a good example of cross Voluntary Agency working on the Orihuela Costa. The three events, which also included refreshments, brought together almost a hundred people, dozens of them with no prior con-

nection to The Royal British Legion, and many of whom might otherwise have spent the day sitting in isolation at home. And the primary achievement of the three sessions in the eyes of those who attended, they brought together many veterans from the local community who were previously feeling isolated or alone and who now all know that there are always people out there who really care about their wellbeing.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SPAIN (NORTH) For all information and support enquiries only please ring 676 451 780 or email: Spainnorth.communitysupport@rbl.community For all other queries, call 634 363 288. This service is available between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Friday. For more information and to find the whereabouts of your local branch take a look at our website http://counties.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spain-north

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Social and Clubs Royal British Legion Orihuela Costa and District Branch meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Olympia Pool Bar and Restaurant in Mil Palmeras. Everyone is welcome. Call Jean for info on: 630 28 08 99 Royal British Legion, Torrevieja

Branch - Meet the second Friday of the month at Casa Ventura, San Luis starting at 7.00 p.m. New members are always welcome. You do not have to be exservices. For more information contact:- gill.burden20@gmail.com RNA - The Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1700 (5pm) at CHE LOCO bar/restaurant, El Chaparral urbanization, Torrevieja. For more information please contact Chairman Paul Edwards on 618 644 934, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on 966 71 6274 or Secretary Margaret Forshaw on 966 92 1996. Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is

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here to help you with problem solving and well being for the over 50’s. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Residential Home Visiting Team. to visit people in a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee. If you think you can help call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887. Or you can email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Almoradi Meal Club. If do you fancy a meal out and meeting new friends, come and join our English speaking club. We have twice monthly meals at various restaurants in and around Almoradi. For info go to FaceBook or contact me at davedanie@gmail.com. Badminton in Pilar de la Horadada. Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-12.30 pm. Call John on 634 658 506 Royal Air Force Association Costa Blanca Branch. The branch meets at Restaurant El Nacional, Punta Prima, on N332, on the

third Tuesday of the month at 2.30 pm. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association. For further info please contact the Chairman on 634 368 833 or the welfare officer on 615 048 892. www.rafa.org.uk/costa-blanca HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities. Contact our head office on 965 328 794 or email: charitycentre helpathomecb@gmail.com. Curious about the work of Samaritans in Spain? Have a few hours a week to help with the charity shop, fundraising or admin? Come and join us for a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre. Volunteers are unpaid but expenses are met. Email: spainsamsrecruits@outlook.com The Orihuela Costa Drop In Centre is in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday. Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.15 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. For info see

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www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597.. International Christian Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja - Evangelical nondenominational church. Sunday service 11a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta – Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. www.icatorrevieja.org

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Changes at HELP Vega Baja HELP Vega Baja recently held their AGM in Casa Cultura, San Miguel and nominations were received and accepted for the Elective Committee. Michele Masson was returned as President and Richard Garland remains in place as Charity Secretary. After 5 years in post, Carole Jones stood down as Treasurer to spend more time travelling and Sue Birchenough was elected to join the committee as Treasurer. Michele presented Carole with a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the charity and spoke of the friendship that had developed throughout the charity with Carole. She also mentioned that Carole would not be leaving the charity entirely and would remain a much-valued volunteer. Members were presented with a copy of the accounts and were delighted to hear that the charity had helped a record number of people throughout 2019 with donations reaching in excess of 74,000 euros. Michele Masson explained “much of our efforts in 2019

TORREVIEJA U3A NEEDS YOUR HELP!! In line with our ongoing programme we are actively looking for new groups for our members. To this end we desperately NEED YOUR HELP! We are looking to start a Walking Netball Group. We have members who are all ready to play but, unfortunately we are lacking information, including places to play and teams in the local (Torrevieja) area that we can play against. Can you help?? We are the University of the Third Age and so our members need to netball walk, and not run.

were directed towards supporting families who were affected by the floods. It was amazing how the community rallied around to raise funds and of course how volunteers from the charity went way beyond what anyone could expect and were often found helping families in their homes during the day and dressed up and smiling on an evening attending fundraising events.

After 5 years in post, Carole Jones stood down as Treasurer, to be replaced by Sue Birchenough

2020 is a special year for the charity as we celebrate 40 years supporting people in the Vega Baja area. We will be holding some fabulous events and we very much hope that people will come along to support us. In particular we have our second golf event in June and we are hoping to have a gala ball later in the year – this is all in addition to our Spring, Christmas Fayres and so much more! For more information on how you can support HELP Vega Baja, to sign up as a member or become a volunteer, call 966 723 733 or visit either www.helpvegabaja.com or the Facebook Page.

Anyone out there that has information that could help us with this activity can they please get in touch with Peter Shaw - groups coordinator at torreviejau3agroups@gmail.com If you have a skill of any sort that you can share with like minded people, we would also be pleased to hear from you. Last Saturday saw Torrevieja U3A taking part in another Quiz Night which was held at the Hi-Life bar in Playa Flamenca. It was a very pleasant night out hosted by the inimitable Ricky Neil and was attended by 70+ members

SOUTH PACIFIC Studio32 Musical Theatre Company are pleased to announce that rehearsals for our next production are well in advance. The plot centres on an American Naval Nurse, Ensign Nellie Forbush who has been stationed on a South Pacific Island during World War II. Nellie falls in love with a middle-aged expatriate French plantation owner but struggles to accept his mixed-race children. The Musical has many memorable songs like, ‘Nothing Like a Dame’, ‘Wash that man right outa my hair’ and the shows signature tune, ‘Some Enchanted evening’. The character Nellie Forbush, is being played by local entertainer Shannon Campbell (pictured). Local charities will once again benefit from the show which will be staged at San Fulgencio’s Cardenal Belluga Theatre between Wednesday 27th and Saturday 30th of May with the performances starting at 7:30pm. Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at 10 euros and can be obtained by calling Philip on 602 617 848. or by emailing tickets@studiothirtytwo.org

ALFIES GOLF SOCIETY Presentation to Elche Children’s Care Home Every year Alfies Golf Society raise money for a charity nominated by the captain and in 2019 Wayne Stevenson chose the Elche Children’s Care Home. With the hard work from the committee running various events like Captain’s bunker, fantasy golf, fines, football cards, Captain’s challenge etc, support and generosity from our members, and Cat

and Liz (proprietors of Alfies Bar who ran various fund raisers on our behalf) we managed to raise €2,200. The presentation was held at Alfies Bar on the 27th February 2020 to Michelle, the representative from Elche Children’s Care Home. Michelle informed us that our donation would go towards the purchase of a much needed minibus to allow the children to go on non vocational courses and excursions. Many thanks to everyone involved with Alfies Golf Society and we look forward to supporting our new captain and his charity during the 2020 season.

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San Miguel Bowls Club with Barry Jones On Monday San Miguel Dalmations had a tough away game to Greenlands Sycamores losing 12 - 2 (136 shots to 79) the winning triple were Peter Ross, Barbara Scotthern and Frank Scotthern 21-18. San Miguel Alsations were also away to Greenlands Maples, not fairing much better, losing 10 - 4 (98 shots to 89) best winning triple were Ian Hope, Jan Farmer and John Marshall 24-6. San Miguel Beagles were home to La Siesta Apollos winning 10-4 (116 shots to 77) best winning triple were Noel Davis, Bob Graham and Fred Willshire 30-12. On Wednesday San Miguel were home to

Bonalta, winning 10 - 2 (94 shots to 49) best winning rink were Cliff Plaisted, Val Collier, Dave Johnson and Steve Cantley 29 - 9. On Friday, San Miguel Boxers played their last game of the winter season at home to Montemar Toreadors winning 9 - 5 (105 shots to 91) best winning triple were Bob Hanton, Peter Ross and Jack Jackson 23-9. San Miguel Bulldogs were away to Quesada Swallows for their last game of the winter league where they lost 12-2 (120 shots to 80) best winning triple were Barry Jones, John Staden and Derek Farmer 17-12. The 29th February saw our Club Competition semi-finals take place. Of par-

ticular note was a 2 wood singles final between our oldest club member Reg Cooper and our youngest James Cutting. Youth prevailed on the day but Reg gave him a fight. The finals will take place on Saturday 7th March.

with Dennis Wade, John Mallet & Den Birkett

Whilst the Pintos had a bye on Monday, the Raiders were at La Siesta taking on the Pioneers, by taking 2 rinks and losing 2 by tiny margins, a very good away effort.

The first match of the day on Friday at Country Bowls was the Cubs to play against Vista Bella Conquistadors. The day started well with a beautiful morning but soon turned into a howling gale in which the Cubs swept aside the Conquistadors with 12 points to 2 and shots being 127 – 88. A terrific result and sets up the Cubs nicely for their last game of the season next Friday at Emerald Isle. Well done Cubs. The Geckos welcomed La Siesta Blues to Country Bowls in the afternoon. The conditions were very difficult with strong side winds creating havoc on the rinks. The Blues did very well getting to grips with the wind quicker than the Geckos and building a useful early lead on most of the rinks. The Geckos continued to struggle and at the halfway point it was obvious that they were having a particularly 'Bad day at the Office'!! As the game progressed the Blues built in confidence and the Geckos never recovered from their bad start. At the end of the match the Geckos were victorious on two rinks with good wins on both but trailed on the other four rinks, meaning that La Siesta Blues ran out the overall winners, winning the shots 115 to 87 and the match 10-4. Well done La Siesta and hard lines Geckos. For information please visit www.countrybowlsmurcia.com

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with Dave Webb In the Voyager Division, the Chestnuts were away to Emerald Isle Saturns, final score - shots, 107 - 102. Points, 11 - 3. BWR were, F Barclay, D Howard, N Stephens. 21 - 7. In the Enterprise Division, the Maples were at home to San Miguel, final score, shots 98 - 89. Points, 10 - 4. BWR were, J Bowman, M Dewar, D Toozer. 23 - 11. In the Discovery Div, the Sycamores were at home to San Miguel Dalmations. Final score, shots 136 - 79, Points, 12 - 2. BWR, B Tomlin, Z Wilcock, J Wilcock. 29 - 4. In the winter league, we were away to BBC. final score, shots, 74 85. Points, 2 - 10. BWR were, M Stephens, J Giddings, D Giddings, D Ridley. 18 - 15. In the Southern League, the Cedars were at home to La Siesta Gold. final score, shots, 86 - 98. Points, 5 - 9. BWR were, P Lockley, M Lockley, J Hier. 19 - 9. The Oaks had a good away win at El Rancho. Final score, shots, 105 - 101, Points, 9 - 4. BWR were, J Bowman, J Wilcock, J Obrien. 26 - 15. In the C division, the Ash played San Luis Jaguars, final score, shots, 98 - 104. Points, 8 - 6. BWR were, B White, J Giddings, D Giddings. 20 - 14. The Elms played Emerald Isle Roundheads. Final score, shots 102 - 112, points, 4 10. BWR were, F Barclay, D Howard, N Stephens. 18 - 15. For all inquiries contact the Secretary on 698 418 987 or go online and visit greenlands-bowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub

Reg Cooper and James Cutting in semi final of 2 wood singles

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965 720 461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965 020 492.

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But halfway the weather changed and the teams were up against a very strong wind that made play so difficult but, as ever, the Flamingos mastered the conditions, forged ahead and finished with an 11-3 score. Shots 89 – 68. Well done Flamingos.

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Country Bowls Club On Monday morning the Flamingos welcomed Monte Mar Toreadors to Country Bowls for the penultimate game of the season, the day was sunny with a light breeze, perfect.

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Paul Durham, Brian Gilham and Ron Greenstreet 16-18. Helga Schiffmann, Ria Dukker and Pam Harris 14-15. Tony Abbott, Brian Harris and Dave Haynes 7-19. David Baker, Debbie Ham and Adrian Ham 26-11. Dolly Ford, Ann Abbott and Marion Haynes 5-29. Gary Dunstone, Gill Bartlett, Rob Clark 19-18. Friday brought with it a strong and cool blustery wind, causing the bowls to be very difficult and at times reverse bias. The Mustangs played at home to Greenlands Oaks, the wind has as we know is always tricky on the fast mat and both sides needed a little luck and a prayer. In the end the Mustangs took 2 rinks and a draw, losing the overall shots by just four. Ria Dukker, Sarah Taylor and Jim Taylor 12-16. Irene Thomson, John Richards and Henry Ryder 25-10. Judy Foley, Bob Day and Jim Gracie 16-16. Lesley Day, Geoff Jones and Mick Cox 15-26. Ann C Taylor, Denise Morgan and Bob Morgan 18-23. Barbara Jones, Malc Sykes and Bob Taylor 15-14. Meanwhile the Broncos were at La Marina playing the Seagulls and struggled to match the home team in the difficult weather conditions. Coming away with heads held high, but without a point. For further info contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com

Monte Mar Bowls & Social Club Sponsored by The Pub, Bowling Abroad, Avalon, Lounge D, Rogers, La Piazza and The Belfry. Matadors v Vistabella Picadors. A afternoon match away at Vistabella we had a good result winning on three rinks and the overall shots. Well done to Lynne Armitage, Don Cleeter skip Ronnie Cairns, Sheila Roberts, Bill Judd skip Phil Goble and Harry Dobson, Margaret Finlayson skip Barry Watson. Shots 115 – 105, Points 8 – 6 At home to La Marina Pathfinders the Matadors had a very good result winning on six rinks and the overall shots. Well done everyone on a excellent result. Shots 119 – 77, Points 14 – 0 On Friday the Toreadors were again at home to a la Siesta team this time the Golds. We won on four rinks and the overall shots, well done to the winners Wendy Sheridan, Dave Thomas skip Keith Young, Jan Soars, Dianne Horsington skip Ian Hamilton, Jean Chamberlain, Iain Sheridan skip Joan Harding and Sue Bounds, Paul Dodd skip Neil Crawford. Shots 97 – 90, Pts 10 – 4 Monte Mar Toreadors v Country Bowls Flamingoes. Monday saw us travelling South to play against Country Bowls Flamingoes, who had already won the league. The game was played in extremely windy conditions and we only managed to win on one rink and draw on another. Well done to the winners John Hunt, Dianne Horsington skip Ian Hamilton. Shots 68 – 89, Points 3 – 11 VISITING TEAM. On Tuesday 3rd March Monte Mar played host to our first visiting team from clubs in the Sussex area. A good time was had by all. After the match everyone enjoyed a drink at the Rincon followed by a buffet at the Pub. WINTER LEAGUE - Away at Emerald Isle on a lovely sunny March morning we won on two rinks. Well done to Sheila Roberts, Dianne Horsington, Don Cleeter skip Phil Goble and Lynne Armitage, Howie Williams, Ronnie Cairns skip Len Daniels. Shots Monte Mar 76 – 84, Points Monte Mar 4 – 8 For Further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on face book.

SOUTH ALICANTE WINTER TRIPLES Week 17 - Monday 2nd March ENTERPRISE DIVISION San Miguel Beagles 116 (10) Greenlands Maples 98 (10) San Luis Klingons 114 (10) La Marina Explorers 102 (11) Quesada Pearls 94 (4)

La Siesta Apollos 77 (4) San Miguel Alsations 89 (4) Emerald Isle Titans 102 (4) San Luis Trekkers 76 (3) Vistabella Albatrosses 103 (10)

P W D L San Luis Klingons 17 71 4 27 Vistabella Albatrosses 17 56 4 42 Emerald Isle Titans 17 52 6 44 San Miguel Beagles 17 51 4 47 Quesada Pearls 17 52 2 48 La Siesta Apollos ** 17 48 3 51 La Marina Explorers 17 42 8 52 San Miguel Alsations 17 44 6 52 Greenlands Maples 17 45 2 55 San Luis Trekkers # 17 28 3 71 ** 5) deducted for failing to field a full side # 1 point deducted for reporting infringement

OW 17 11 11 10.5 10 7 6 5 5.5 2

Diff Diff 413 195 170 55 149 -65 -73 -93 -186 -565

Pts 180 138 132 127 126 108 104 104 103 62

DISCOVERY DIVISION Emerald Isle Moonrakers 84 (6 Vistabella Drivers 128 (12) Monte Mar Matadors 119 (14) Greenlands Sycamores 136 (12)

Quesada Diamonds 97 (8) Emerald Isle Neptunes 72 (2) La Marina Pathfinders 77 (0) San Miguel Dalmations 79 (2)

P W D L El Rancho Pintos 15 51 6 33 Greenlands Sycamores 15 52 4 34 Vistabella Drivers 16 51 6 39 Monte Mar Matadors 15 44 4 42 San Miguel Dalmations 15 44 1 45 Emerald Isle Neptunes 15 44 1 45 Quesada Diamonds 15 42 3 45 La Marina Pathfinders * # 15 35 3 52 Emerald Isle Moonrakers # 15 30 2 58 * 2) deducted for failing to field a full side # 1 Point deducted for reporting infringement

OW 12 11.5 9.5 7.5 8.5 7 7 5 0

Diff Diff 466 208 119 46 2 3 -83 -288 -473

Pts 132 131 127 107 106 103 101 80 61

VOYAGER DIVISION Emerald Isle Saturns 102 (3) Country Bowls Flamingos 89 (11) San Luis Galaxies 106 (6) La Siesta Pioneers 110 (10)

Greenlands Chestnuts 107 (11) Monte Mar Torreadors 68 (3) Vistabella Eagles105 (8) El Rancho Raiders 87 (4)

P W D Country Bowls Flamingos * 15 67 4 La Siesta Pioneers 15 52 3 Monte Mar Torreadors * 15 51 4 Greenlands Chestnuts 16 45 4 El Rancho Raiders 15 42 2 Greenlands Beech # 15 42 1 Vistabella Eagles # 15 40 6 San Luis Galaxies 15 30 1 Emerald Isle Saturns * * # 15 24 5 * 2) deducted for failing to field a full side # 1 Point deducted for reporting infringement * * 9) deducted for failing to field a full side

L OW 19 14 35 10 35 9 47 10 46 8 47 5 44 4 59 4.5 61 3.5

Diff Diff 652 227 53 61 -109 -54 -157 -300 -373

Pts 164 127 122 114 102 94 93 70 50

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On Sunday 1st we started with Club Finals. The first final was the Mixed Triples between Terry Morgan, Di Riley & Alan Barton and Melanie Highland, Jason & Peter Morgan. It was the former who secured the title for 2020. Jason was also involved in the afternoon, playing Mens Pairs with Chris Brazier against Tony Lale & Andy Reid. This time it was Jasons day, playing consistently to take the title. On Monday it was back to league bowling with the Pearls playing at home against Vistabella. They managed to win on 2 rinks and although another couple of the games were close they picked up just 4 pts. Winning trips were Terry Morgan, Graham Phillips & Peter Morgan 17-15, Mel Highland, Sandra Heath & that man again, Jason 20-13. In the afternoon the Diamonds travelled to Emerald Isle to play against the Moonrakers. The game was marred slightly by very strong gusty winds but the Diamonds managed to prevail and win on 3 and taking the overall by 13 shots for 8 points. Winning trips were Ken Gordon, Joe Brinton & Di Riley 21-11, Doug Beattie, Tina Brinton & Peter Bradbury 1912, while Mixed Triples winners Terry Harry Morgan, Di Riley & Alan Barton Johnston,

Vistabella Bowls. by MonteStan The club started off well on Monday with a win for the Albatrosses away to Quesada Pearls in the Enterprise Div. Points 10 – 4 and shots 103 to 94. In the Discovery Div. the Drivers at home to Emerald Ilse Neptunes had a convincing win of 12 – 2 with shots for 128 and 72 against putting them in a unassailable position of 3rd. in the league. In the Voyager Div. the Eagles had again one of their close encounters doing well away against the San Luis Galaxies 8 – 6 with shots 106 – 105. How do they do it ? On Wednesday in the Winter league Vistabella away to Javea Green had a thrashing of 12 – 0. Not one of those days !!! The food provided for lunch was excellent and though hammered everyone enjoyed themselves. That’s what it’s all about. Friday saw in Div.A the Lanzadores away to San Luis Tigers win 4 – 10 with shots 85 to 120 where-

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Titans began the week with a game against San Luis Klingons and they slipped to a 4-10 aggregate of 102 -114. P Rhodes M Breen D Gerrard 16-13, D Jones A Miles J Smyth 22-16 Neptunes played at a fresh Vistabella Drivers and lost 2-12, aggregate 72-128, M Riley J Westall G Ponsford 18-13 Moonrakers played against Quesada Diamonds at home and they lost 6-8, aggregate of 84-97 winners were B Taylor I Hughes M Willicott 21-7, L Harris B Smith T Upham 16-10, S Simpson A Fay J Simpson 14-9 Saturns entertained the Greenlands Chestnuts and they slipped to a 3-11 aggregate of 102-107 defeat. M Elliott J Elliott G Digby 28-6. D Martin J Mcgregor E Sheppard got a 17-17 draw Wed brought Monte Mar to play the Isle at home in Winter League and the home team came out on top 8-4 aggregate 84-76. S Bosworth A Miles C Smyth J Smyth 26-8, P Rhodes P Coffey S Elvin M Odell 15-11, J Pooley T Dix M Veale C Lindgren 17-12

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Suzi Cooper & Jacqui Johnston won 31-10. On Weds the Winter League were hosts to La Siesta – winning on 3 & taking the overall for 8 Mens Pairs winners points. Chris and Jason Winning rinks were Brian Trinder, Tony Lale, Graham Phillips & Jason Prokopowycz 28-11, George Carnell, Kim Bowles, Brenda Rees & Sandra Heath 18-15, Mel Highland, June Moss, Di Riley & Peter Farrell 25-10. Friday the Swallows were at home to San Miguel Bulldogs only losing on 1 trip for 12points. Winning trips were Chris Brazier, Phil Bevan & Jason Prokopowycz 21-13, Harry Johnston, Mark France & Jacqui Johnston 21-12, Dorothy Benson, Terry Morgan & Alan Barton 28-10, Cathy Skinner, Peter Farrell & George Skinner 22-15, Mel Highland, Bryan Elliott, Pearl Houghton 16-13. Meanwhile the Swans had an afternoon match at Emerald Isle against the Outlaws. They also won 5 trips & the overall for 12 points. Winning trips Allen Bowen, Chris Bowles & Fay Beattie 17-12, Suzi Cooper, Peter Bradbury & Kim Bowles 22-10, Angie Goddard, Tina Brinton & Brenda Rees 2110, Doug Beattie, Peter Rees & Joe Riley 17-15, Ken Gordon, Tony Lale,Trevor Voisey 22-17. We wish Chris Bowles & Terry Morgan good luck when they play for Spain in Cyprus. as in Div. B the Picadores at home to Emerald Ilse Claymores lose 4 – 10 with shots 104 – 105 just missing the badly needed 2 points by 2 shots. Div. C saw the Conquistadores lose at home to the Country Bowls Cubs 2 – 12 with 88 shots to 127. Vistabella Bowls Club is sponsored by: Venture Fleet Services, TV Choice, Oneway Services, Serenity Insurance, Carpet Heaven. The Winter league is sponsored by Laguna Tavern Entre Naranjos How about coming and have a go at bowling we would be pleased to see you. We can arrange a free session and lesson . You could get hooked it’s a fabulous game and a very sociable one you’ll meet lots of new friends.

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La Siesta Bowls Club by Alan Carr The Blues (Division B) entertained San Miguel Boxers at La Siesta where most of the rinks finished very tight as both teams who are in the promotion spots (2nd & 3rd) were eager for the win which is reflected by the total Shots 102-100, both teams won three rinks apiece result 8-6. Rink winners; Joy Gardiner, Norman Adcroft & George Richardson (24-19). Barbara Cooper, Tricia & Pat Reilly (16-11). Dave Davies, Florence & Mike Edwards (18-17). Meanwhile the Golds had an away game at Montemar against the Toreadors where we achieved wins on two rinks and only missed out on the overall by 7 shots final result being 4-10 (Shots 90-97). Rink Winners; Noel Morrisroe, Rod Edgerton & Alan Ralph (20-9). Kathleen Morrisroe, Pat Moore & Sue Jordan (18-15). Enterprise Division saw the Apollos travel to San Miguel to play the Beagles, three of the rinks could have gone either way and the Apollos managed to win on two of them. Winning teams; Ann & Robert Heath with Harold Charleton (17-15). Dave Davies, Florence Edwards & Brian Harman (14-13). Result 4-10 (Shots 77-116).

San Luis Bowls Club By Sheila Cammack A strange week, as far as the weather was concerned & then with all the mixed information on TV, radio etc. about the virus situation, do we shake hands or bump elbows? to worry or not to worry? South Alicante League; Monday 2nd was a VERY warm & WINDY day, which made all the matches extremely challenging!! SL Klingons home v EI Titans 10-4, 114shots-102. Winners: Sheila Cammack, Keith Phillips, Ian Kenyon 1916, Kevin McKenna, Drew Russell, Peter McEneany 22-16, Dave Blackie, Ray Clarke, Giuseppe Galelli 26-17, Bill Webb, June & Keith Jones 18-15. SL Trekkers away v LM Explorers 3-11, 76 shots-102. Winners: Ros Holmes, Derek Barker, Irene Mangan 12-12, Robert Hicks, Bob Bromley, Barry Edwards 14-12. SL Galaxies, home v VB Eagles, had a close battle 6-8, 106shots-105. Winners: Pat Baylis, Geoff Francis, Chris Lythe 18-12, Oyvind Lund, Chris Jackson, Margaret Clarke 18-11.

Also bowlers are most welcome, we have a brand new green and are looking for new members. Please contact: Club Captain - David Jenkins pacadasu@yahoo.com or Charlie Watkins charlieatpathways@yahoo.co.uk.

WINTER LEAGUE: Wednesday 4th away v La Marina a great result 10-2, 106 shots-63. Winners: Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Jo & Jules Pering 22-10, Jan Pocock, Bill Webb, Ray

Cavaliers played San Luis Lions and they lost 6-8, aggregate 94 -113. P Coffey K Jolliffe C Lindgren 25-4, S Johnson C Smyth J Smyth 16-10, P Heaney J Gregory D Close 22-18 This was Dave Close’ final game for the Isle as he and Jo are returning to the UK. All at the Emerald Isle wish them all the best in the future Claymores revisited the fresh Vistabella to play the Picadores and came away with a great 10-4, aggregate 105-104 (close) win, C Parsons T Dix S Elvin 24-14, C Thomas B Doran M Thomas 18-12, L Freeman L Vincent E Bennett 21-15, H Rhodes S Westall P Dix 21-17 Outlaws played the Quesada Swans and were beaten 2-12, aggregate 86-115, B Taylor R Fooks M Willicott 22-16, Roundheads played against Greenlands Elms and got a fine 10-4 aggregate 112102 win. G Digby R Andrews T Yeo 26-18, K John J Mcgregor E Sheppard 18-15, M Brookes A Gower E Brookes 21-19, N Prior J Bright G Smith drew 1717, R Adams P Cresswell R Ede drew 15-15 The Highjackers visited the Isle but home advantage came out on top with Isle taking all 6 trips

La Marina Bowls By Barry Latham There´s ups and there´s downs. There was ups when the Explorers at home played San Luis Trekkers as they won 11 – 3 with Shirley Hadaway, Margaret McLaughlin and Janet Parsons drawing in a close fought game. Mike Stone, Jim Reeves and Kathy Manning scored a 17 – 11 win. Don Fowkes, Jean Fowkes and Hilary Cronk won 20 – 15. Alex Whyte, Carol Smith and Anne Stone were victorious by ten shots and by the same shot difference Peter Parsons, Tom Spencer and Mo Kidd won. Then there was the downs when the Pathfinders went to Monte Mar to play the Matadors and didn´t get any points followed by the Winter League when they entertained San Luis and lost 10 – 2. Good job the Captain’s wife Shirley Hadaway and her three heroes namely Steve Syddell, Jean Fowkes and the Anne Stone saved the whitewash. Rumour had it that Anne´s husband managed a wrong bias. An early start to the Finals was the Men´s

The Pioneers (Voyager Division) welcomed El Rancho Raiders to a blustery La Siesta causing hats and seat covers to fly around the rinks, the team knew they had to stay firmly on their feet to be in with any chance of regaining 2nd spot, the game came to a close with an excellent result of 10-4 (Shots 110-87). Rinks won by; Derek Smith, Tony Campbell & Alan Mawer (29-5). Rod Edgerton, Wendy & Alan Ralph (19-7). Ken Stringfellow, Pat Moore & Sue Jordan (18-16). Alan Carr, Tom Heaslewood, Jim Eastwood 15-14. The venue in the Winter League for La Siesta was Quesada, this fixture would need the team to be at the top of their game to be able to walk away with any points the game ended 4-8 (Shots72-99). Well done team, especially; Ken Stringfellow, Alan Ralph, Bill & Sue Jordan who had a commanding lead but dropped 10 shots on the last two ends winning (21-16). Barbara Cooper, Pat Harman, Florence & Mike Edwards were down but picked up 7 shots on the final ends to win (15-12). Interested in joining this friendly club, just call the owners Jim or Lyn on 690 190 523 or pop in and talk to the President, George or Club Captain Sue. Pollock, Scott Malden 21-14, Drew Russell, Peter McEneany, June & Keith Jones 13-12, Ros Holmes, Irene Mangan, Sab & Russ Marks 36-7. Southern League, Friday 6th another unexpectedly windy morning. SL Lions, away v EI Cavaliers, had a real battle with the strong, gusty wind as well as with the Cavaliers. Fortunately we managed 3 winning rinks and the shots 11394, 8pts-6. Winners: Jan Pocock, Ray Clarke, Giuseppe Galelli 20-11, William Holthan, Peter McEneaney, Ray Pollock 26-12, Helen Hammond, Keith Phillips. Scott Malden 35-8. SL Tigers had a tough battle at home and the VB Lanzadores coped better with the windy conditions. Winners: Les Bedford, Malcolm Ayton, Barry Edwards 22-10, Ray Watmough, Robert Hicks, Ralph Jones 23-15, 4pts-10, 88 shots-120. SL Jaguars away v GL Ash, a close game 104 shots-98, 6pts-8. Winners: Stephen Harfield, Mary Fromson, Steve Rossiter 24-12, Cas Blay, Pat Barnes, Mario Cavilla 23-12. We are a competitive but friendly club; you’re welcome to join in “Vic’s Hamper” 10:00/10:30 on Saturday mornings (check chalkboard outside the office & club calendar). For more information & calendar, see SLBC website at: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com We welcome new and experienced bowlers; come along and see us, or contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691 903 773. Triples with winners being John Withers, Garth Slater and Tom Spencer. The rest of the results will follow next week. Shouldn´t have mentioned whitewash as in Div A the Sharks made the marathon journey down to Mazarron only to lose 14 – 0. On the other hand in Div C the Seagulls gave us a great ups by winning 14 – 0 which should keep them top of their league. So well done everyone. Garth Slater, Paul Tregoing and David Slightham won 22 – 16. John Morgan, Bernie Carr and Mo Taylor won 20 – 12. Sue Daniels, Jean Perchard and Jean Tregoing won 28 – 7 Well done ladies. Dave Hadaway, Jim Monaghan and Mike Fitzgerald won 27 – 5. John Rae, Dave McGaw and Reg Jackson won 24 – 3 Did Dave give the three away? Last but definitely not least Dave O´Suilivan, Dave Taylor and Lorita Rae had a wonderful 37 – 8 win. Thursday night was a complete success for the Rat Race so well done Lorita for organising it.

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Monday 9th - Sunday 15th March, 2020 lnteresting results in both cup comps this week, a revised draw features at the foot of this column. Pairs competition for both boys and girls this Thursday 12th, boys at C.C.'s, girls at Hi Life, registration at 8-15, play to commence at 8-30. Each comp will play to last 4 pairs for finals on 9th April at Hi Life.

KO & Auxiliary Match Results Thurs 5th March Ko Cup Round 3 Home

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Maiden followed to save the match, but a concerted effort from " old un " Eyre gave him the opportunity to hit a match winning d16. The remaining four legs were played out, Seagrave winning next, Durrant somehow defeating Gildea in a burglary as big as Brinks Matt. Gareth Bevan and Miller completing the match. The scoreline flattered the Hyenas who have become a little bit of a " bogey " side against a very useful team who often underperform. MOTM Nikolov, and Seagrave. El Capitan showed just why they are favourites to complete the league and cup double, by trouncing Las Rosas, themselves no slouches. lt's very difficult to identify outstanding performances from the excellent " Caps ", but three are worth a mention.

The visitors fielded a strong first triple , Graham Solomons top scoring with a 140, ably supported by Lee Maiden and Andy Gildea. Although hosts player Alex Nikolov recorded a 95 and a ton, it was the Toppers trio outscoring the Hub to achieve first throw at the double which didn't materialise leaving Bob Taylor d2 to nick the first.

Ginge Lewis polished off the second triple on d20, didn't do too much in his pair withMel Bettel, but then goes barmy in his singles hitting 100, 140 and a magnificent 154 out. Ouch!!! Nigel Justice started his evening with a modest ton, finished 40 in his pair along with phenomenal scores of 140,140,180, partner Vycka Bobinas managing 101 points from the 601.

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The 3 "T"'s scored similarly in the second via Hugh Galloway and Lee Seagrave, but to no avail as Paul Durrant completed the leg on d17.

Bobinas did however finish the first triple on 40 adding a further d4 in his single plus 100,137. Pretty decent arrow shooting but an improbable scoreline. MOTM Jem Gledhill and Nigel Justice.

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The third leg was a little livelier, Solomons again top scoring, but matched by Durrant and John Eyres tons ,the latter finding d8 for 3-0.

C.C.'s match went all the way with Legends to the thirteenth deciding 1001 team leg. The Flyers found themselves three up after the triples, John McKay obliging in the first with a 115 and a 69 out, Roy Hill supporting with a 140.

Nigel Justice

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Ginge Lewis

154

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Ale House Chicks

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Friendlies Trinity Panthers

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Trinity Pirates

Tipsy Toad Tiaras

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Solomans continued where he left off in the opening pair, but added a crucial d8 for the Toppers first. Maiden's 121 and Gildeas 134, would usually wrap up the leg, but Joe Millers 120, 85, 81 and Taylors d16 just got the Hub over the line for4-1. Old timers Eyre and Durrant overcame yet another oldie in Bas Schofield along with junior Galloway, Durrant finishing on d18 after 100,91,81. Carrying a 1-5 deficit, Toppers skip Phil de Lacy needed to go strong in the singles, so unsurprisingly opted for Solomons with the throw, smart move. However it didn't quite go to plan as the Topper found the t20 unusually difficult to find, against the volatile and loud but uncharacteristically subdued Bulgarian Nikolov, who planted his arrow in d10 after 81, 121.

Boss man Cameron Nesbitt made it 2-0 on d6, McKay once again finding d5 and a further ton. lronically the pairs went the way of the Legends, Sue Christie d2, Les Adams t8,s8 d12 and John Crabbed2, to level the scores at half time. Sandra Crabbe gave the Legends the lead for the first time, with a little bit of showboating usingd8 twice for a 32 out, followed by Roger Phipps also finishing on 32, but utilising d7, s12, d3, for five straight and two leg advantage. The pendulum swung the other way in the next two as Rob Sterling pulled one back for C.C.'s on d20, the boss making it evens stevens on d4. Five each and two to play, both sides had match winners for the closing two. John Crabbe made it six for the visitors on d12 against the impressive Bliss Wright, leaving McKay to save the day against MOTM Barry Shingler. lt could have gone either way, McKay the victor on d8 for the draw. Given a draw a penalty shootout was implemented in the form of a 6 a side team 1001. C.C.'s gained advantage by winning the bull, which preceeded some tasty scoring from both, culminating in Nesbitt completing the 1001 on s18, d20 for a 7-6 victory. MOTM Gail Murray.

Draw for the KO and Auxiliary Cups - 26th March KO Semi- Finals Home

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El Capitan

CC's

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Hub

Auxiliary Round 1 Home

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Venue

Hi Life Hi Ho

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Pint Depot

Pint Depot Queens v Tipsy Toad Tiaras Chemies

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Chemies Loungers v Trinity Panthers

Ale House

Ale House Lads

Tipsy Toad

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Draw Friday 6th March at Tipsy Toad, Witnessed by lisa Ivill

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Mike Probert talks Golf (In assn with Costa Blanca Green Fee Svcs) Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions. IT HAPPENS EVEN TO THE BEST I have lived and played golf in this region of Spain for 16 years and played lots of society golf where to say the least the recording of scores is ‘creative’ and at times makes no reflection to the number of times the ball has actually been struck and yes you will all have such members playing in your society. As a young junior playing county golf and in events such as the English and British Amateur’s it was drummed into me by my father and other senior golfers the need to accurately record scores and to check and sign your scorecards after events. I remember playing in the club scratch championship as a 17 year old and after the morning round the leader put his card into the scorers box without signing it and after some time and the use of bent wire he recovered the card and signed it but guess what he only did the same thing in the afternoon round and this time couldn’t recover the card and was disqualified when he would have won. That player later went on to be the county champion of champions and runner up in the English amateur championship so a lesson well learnt. Last week Eddie Pepperall from the European tour managed to get himself disqualified from the Qatar Masters tournament after scoring a 71 and signing for a 71 BUT he noticed that the marker had got the scores wrong on holes 11 and 16 (even though the overall total was correct) and the marker changed the scores and Pepperall handed in the

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Beck's 'In at the Deep End' once again At Inter Miami FC against Los Angeles FC. Photo: Victoria Beckham Instagram.

David Beckham former England, Man Utd and Real Madrid icon, kicked off his Presidency at his football club Inter Miami on March 1. "It has become more a reality as the days pass by," said David, 44, who joined my home City club Preston North End in the mid-nineties, on loan. "It's so exciting," said David, ahead of Inter Miami playing his former club Los Angeles Galaxy. Wife Victoria and eldest son Brooklyn were at the game against Los Angeles FC on March 1, staged at the LA FC's Banc of California stadium. "I want to be able to create a legacy that my children can turn around in 20 years and say, 'My dad built this club'," said President David. Author of David Beckham - In At The Deep End published in 2008, I befriended him during a short spell on loan at Deepdale in 1995, making five

appearances for North End. "I was shocked going on loan to Preston - I thought it was the end of my career at United," said David. It was Sir Alex Ferguson who reassured David, aged 19, that shipping him out on loan to PNE, then in the old 3rd Division, was to toughen him up. David was introduced to the Preston players, by gaffer Gary Peters, who said: "This is David Beckham, here on a month's loan from Manchester United – he'll be taking all our free-kicks and corners from now on." Beck's didn't have it all his own way at Deepdale - he had to take his own kit home on match days to wash! David, who wore a PNE Town Ender t-shirt, took players out to socialise while at Deepdale, and had no airs and graces, enjoying his time at the club. Being part of the Academy at United, David said of Inter Miami FC: "The plan of my dream is to create a state-of-the art Academy and bring kids through, like we did at United. “That will make us so proud. We were a unique group of kids at United, all coming in during 1992 and very successful. "Successful because of the players we came in with, including Roy Keane and Eric Cantona as well as manager Alex Ferguson. “That’s where my experience comes in. I understand the Academies. "The biggest lesson is I'm more persistent than I thought I was - and more stubborn than my wife thinks," quipped David, who has appointed CONCACAF Champions League twice-winner Diego Alonso as manager. Inter Miami will play their first 2 seasons in Fort Lauderdale, until work is completed on the 25,000 seater Miami Freedom Park, costing $750m.

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carry to a narrow fairway. The players could not play it (poor lambs) so the European Tour was forced to move the tee up to 461-yards. THE FIRST GOLF CLUB IN INDIA was founded in 1829 and named the Dum Dum Golf Club, later the Royal Calcutta Golf Club. The Amateur Golf Championship of India, the 2nd oldest in the world after the Open, was first held there in 1892, players came from Ceylon, Burma, Penang & Singapore. At the RCGC Colonel Bufton-Tufton could have a round of golf in the morning before a spot of pig-sticking in the afternoon. Life must have seemed flat back in Budleigh-Salterton after that. LOCAL EUROPEAN TOUR PLAYER Bradley Dredge, who is based at La Finca, retained his tour card at Q school at Lumine in Southern Spain, being one of 125 players hoping to finish in the top 25. He eagled the 18th in style to qualify by one point. Whoever said golf was relaxing? The DLF Golf and Country Club. THE (HERO) INDIAN OPEN will be held on March 18th at the DLF Golf Club near Delhi. The first Indian Open was won in 1964 by Peter Thomson, who had inaugurated it after realising India's potential as a golfing destination. Thompson won again in 1966 and 1976, and in 1970 the Indian Open joined the Asia Golf Circuit. The field increased in strength with notable winners such as three time major champion Payne Stewart. Defending Champion this year

is Stephen Gallacher. The DLF Golf Club was originally designed by Arnold Palmer, but in 2015 a new course, designed by Gary Player was opened, incorporating some of the original holes. The result has been called 'The most bizarre course in golf,' with waterfalls, an island green, sheer bunkers and a rock quarry. It is also known as one of the most challenging, especially the 14th, which was originally a 550-yard dogleg par four with a 250-yard

FREE-REIN KEY TO MONTE By Andrew Atkinson CD Montesinos are set to return to the Valencia Regional Group 8 - in the wake of suffering relegation to the 2nd Regional Group 14 last season. "Following the 2-1 win against CF Sporting Albatera 'A' on March 1, I think we will get promoted back to the 1st Regional," talisman Maccan exclusively told The Leader.

The 2019-20 season saw the appointment of new coach, Murcia born Jesus Santander, formerly at FC Torrevieja (CD Torrevieja) who brought in assistant manager Ignacio Iannopolo (Nacho), goalkeeping coach, Juan Carlos Linuesa (Juan Carlos), and fitness coach Chema. "The coach Jesus came to the club and gave the players a 'free rein' - that was different from other managers," said Maccan. CD Montesinos have topped the 2nd Regional Group 14 for most of the campaign, loyally backed by the 'Full Monte' supporters, who have stood by the club, through thick and thin. Los Montesinos Mayor Jose Manuel Butron has been active at the Municipal stadium in recent years, pouring in finances, with a new stand con-

Carp R Us Carp-R-Us held the second round of their Spring Series at a warm and windy El Bosquet. Eighteen members fished the match, one of the best turnouts in recent years. The wind affected presentation and pole fishing was very difficult, so it was no surprise that the winner, Alan Priest, won with 17.38kg from peg 14 using the feeder. Second with

WHEN RORY MCILROY asked Brad Faxon for a putting lesson, Brad told him to try putting from 8 ft with his putter, a sand wedge and a 5-wood. Out of nine putts Rory holed one with the putter,

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two with the sand wedge and three with the 5 wood. Brad told him: “These days they will tell you that you must have the right length putter with the correct lie and correct loft. Your 5-wood has 19 degrees of loft and is 10 inches too long and you've just holed three in a row, so you need to get back to playing instinctively." McIlroy said afterwards: "Unbelievable, after that one session I went to Bay Hill and had the best putting week of my career." This month his patchy back nine at Riviera included a triple -bogey. Back to the drawing board. TAYLOR MADE SAY their new Truss putters are revolutionary, although Callaway have tried something similar before. The mallet and blade putters connect both front and rear of the putter head to the shaft, supporting the putter in the same way roof trusses support and strengthen a roof. This improves stability, especially on short putts. Perhaps Rory needs a Truss ELVIS PRESLEY'S GOLF BUGGY, estimated price $60,000. is to be auctioned online by the Graceland Foundation. Elvis was not a golfer, he bought the 3-wheeled white Harley-Davidson buggy, number plate 1.ELVIS, in 1967, and used it to travel around his 14 acre home in Graceland, Memphis. Described as having: ‘slightly worn tyres and scratches to the exterior, and needs some servicing to become operational.' (In other words it won't go.) Until next time, Happy Golfing. Contact Mick for re-gripping and repairs. Tel. 638 859 475.

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The Los Montesinos, Alicante based outfit reached the 1st Regional, only to be relegated after the sacking of coach Carlos Perez, and appointment of caretaker coach, ex-player Ruben, in November 2018.

GRAEME MCDOWELL, who recently claimed his first European Tour title since 2014 by winning the Saudi International, will host the Irish Open on May 18th at Mount Juliet, County Kilkenny. Rory McIlroy and several other PGA Tour players say they will definitely be playing, but as the organisers have threatened to make everyone wear masks if the Coronavirus continues it will be a hell of a job to know who's winning.

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Jesus Santander: Free-rein for players. Photo: Full Monte SC. structed and updating changing room facilities. Last season a new pitch was laid, for the benefit of the club's teams, from benjamin, infantil, youth and senior, costing 100,000€. The champagne is on ice - with corks set to pop come the end of the season, with promotion back to the 1st Regional, at the first attempt, pending. Last season a plethora of issues unsettled the club; the sacking of Carlos, laying of a new pitch that lead to playing home fixtures away in latter games, injuries, and a leg-break suffered by Maccan. "Relegation last season came after I broke my leg, and other players injured. It was a big blow for everyone concerned at the club," said Maccan. "If we fulfil our fight and return to the 1st Regional, promotion will be good for the town," said Maccan. 9.84kg from peg 13 was Alan Smith who had 9.84kg and third with 9.68kg was Jackie Breslin from peg 15. With Jeremy Fardoe coning fourth with 7.50kg from peg 16, this meant the top four weights came from the down-wind end of the oblong. Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-rus.weebly.com or on our Facebook page CarpR-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

By Andrew Atkinson Nicky Henderson heads for the 2020 Cheltenham Festival with some of his Seven Barrows big guns ready to fire during the four day meeting that gets underway on March 10. "I'd love Shishkin to win the first race on the first day," said Henderson, eyeing success in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle. "A win takes the pressure off," said Henderson, who flags up Shiskin as a potential winner. "He's got to be one of the best chances - it would be the perfect start," added Henderson, who saddles Altior at the Festival one of the leading Seven Barrows lights in the Unibet Champion Hurdle. Henderson, who saddles Santini in the Magners Cheltenham

Gold Cup, said of Shiskin: "He's looked very good, a genuine two miler, a win would get the ball rolling. "I think he's very good and looks very efficient - he's got to prove himself - it will be a much bigger test than he's had." Henderson, who also saddles Chantry House, entered in the Supreme and the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle, said: "Chantry was very green at Cheltenham, on his first start over hurdles, but was foot perfect at Newbury. "He travelled like a good horse jumped like a good horse - and went away like a good horse," said Henderson. Trainer Philip Kirby will saddle Green Oaks Farm, Richmond, North Yorkshire based stables star Lady Buttons at the Cheltenham Festival. All the lat-

Antonio thwarts former club Racing Racing San Miguel 1-1 CF Il-Licitana Raval 'A' By Andrew Atkinson Racing San Miguel remain in the top three of the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8 following a 1-1 draw against CF Il-Licitana Raval 'A' at the Montesico Blanco. Brazilian striker Vazquinho, who switched to Racing this season from neighbours CD Montesinos, gave San Miguel the lead. In what was a hard fought encounter, Racing were thwarted in taking all three points,

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when former player Antonio stooped to equalise to take a share of the spoils. Racing sit a point behind CF Esportiva on 39 points, with runaway leaders Santa Pola CF top, on 51 points. Racing San Miguel visit twelfth place CF Popular Orihuela Deportivo at the weekend.

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There were a lot of raised eyebrows when Kieran Trippier completed his move from Spurs to Atletico Madrid last summer. The right-back became the only Englishman in La Liga but he isn’t the first. More and more English players are choosing to move around Europe with considerable success. This is nothing new but why are so many of them avoiding Spain?

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Just this weekend England winger Jadon Sancho provided a club record-equalling 15th assist in Borussia Dortmund's Bundesliga victory at Borussia Monchengladbach.

English players playing in mainland Europe have always been out of the norm. Kevin Keegan moved to Hamburg in the 1970s but it wasn’t until the mid-1980s that things really started to change. Gary Lineker, Ray Wilkins, and Paul Gascoigne all had considerable success across Europe, as did Paul Ince and Steve McManaman a decade later. Michael Owen and David Beckham were the big names of the mid-2000’s but there haven’t been too many since. Michael Owen and David Beckham were the big names of the mid-2000’s

With more English Players moving to Europe, Why aren’t they coming To Spain? Welshman Gareth Bale has been a key part of a successful Real Madrid side but we haven’t seen too many Englishmen abroad in the last decade. But that is starting to change, especially in Germany. The Jadon Sancho Effect is in full swing. Named after the English youngster who swapped Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund, Sancho has become one of the world’s best young players in the Bundesliga. He scored 12 goals in his first full season in Germany and has already got more in his second. A relative unknown when he made the move, his success has led to many other clubs in Germany scouring England for young players who are unable to break into the first-team setup in the Premier League. Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe spent time on loan in the Bundesliga last season and Everton have sent Ademola Lookman and Jonjoe Kenny there too. Reece Oxford, Keanan Bennetts, and Anthony Evans round off the list of Englishmen playing in Germany.

“It's an attractive prospect for some of those young players to leave England in order to gain experience by playing in another high-quality league,” claims Joti Chatzialexiou, director of sports at the German Football Association. “German clubs are always interested in talented players who could later develop into valuable assets. These are mostly younger players looking to learn their craft and get the first-team exposure they wouldn’t usually have in England. Germany is perfect for that but over the last year, we’ve seen some high-profile players move to Italy as well. There are some marked differences between the Premier League and Serie A, as some current players have noticed. “In England, you play with much more intensity,” said Angelo Ogbonna in an interview with Betway after he swapped Juventus for West Ham United in 2015. “In recent years, football has totally changed. It has become more tactical but this is compensated

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by speed. “In Italy, the game is very tactical and so even defending is viewed as teamwork. Here, you often find yourself one-on-one against another player duelling with your opponent.” Perhaps that is why we’ve seen some more experienced English players swap the Premier League for Serie A. Last summer, both Ashley Young and Chris Smalling headed for the Italian leagues after lengthy periods with Manchester United. Ashley Cole, Micah Richards, and Joe Hart have all done the same in the last few years. It’s interesting that they are all defensive players who made the move in their late-20s or early-30s towards the end of their careers. That may be down to the more tactical nature of Serie A that Ogbonna discussed.

“In the Premier League, I was too eager to get forward. I feel like here, my understanding of when to go forward, when to defend, my positioning, has been helped a lot,” he told the BBC. “It starts on the training field. Tactically the manager works with you individually and, for me, man-management is the most important thing and I think he's unbelievable at that.” But Trippier is something of an anomaly, as are Atletico Madrid in Spain. La Liga isn’t really a league that can offer young English players a chance at first-team football like the Bundesliga, nor is it a slower-paced, highly-tactical division like Serie A. It’s somewhere in the middle so it’s hard to see why Spanish clubs would pay the premium price tags on the heads of English players. Until that changes, don’t expect to see too many more like Kieran Trippier in La Liga.

It’s happening all over Europe. Lee Cattermole and Jordan Spence are playing regularly in the Netherlands, as is Stephy Mavididi for Dijon in France. Cameron Jerome and Steven Caulker are playing for top flight Turkish clubs. But the same cannot be said of Spain. Kieran Trippier is the only Englishman in La Liga and he has noticed similarities between Spain and Italy.

Callosa drum up win against leaders Santa Pola By Andrew Atkinson Chief sports editor Callosa Deportivo CF 'B' fans celebrated in style with a fanfare of drumming and trumpets - with a 1-0 home victory against runaway leaders Santa Pola CF in the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8 on Saturday.

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Midtable CD Cox defeated third bottom Alguena CF 1-0 at home. Hondon Nieves 'C' slipped to ninth place in the table, following a 2-0 home defeat against Atletico de Catral CF, who move into fourth place.

In the Valencia 2nd Regional Group 14 leaders CD Montesinos gained a comfortable 5-0 away win at ninth placed Atletico Benejuzar 'A' and 2nd placed CD Benijofar defeated visitors Bigastro CF 3-0.

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