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SUPPOR T ON THE RISE F OR C A L A M O S C A P L AT F O R M
he Orihuela coast has suffered many brutal attacks in recent decades.
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Residents who have been here for a number of years have found it difficult to digest, so imagine how the many thousands of people, who grew up enjoying a coastline that had managed to keep many of it’s beaches intact, also feel.
Sand dunes they played on as children are now buried under tons of cement, deserted coves they dived in have disappeared, and many of the natural cliffs they clambered across have become promenades and are now besieged by buildings. Only Cala Mosca has managed to save itself from Orihuela’s greedy political vortex, that has systematically sold out the
coastline to insatiable constructors; but for how much longer will it remain as the Costa’s only kilometre of unspoiled land. As the last virgin stronghold on the Orihuela coast, the area has been under threat of being wrapped in cement for almost 25 years, during much of which time CLARO and Cambiemos have managed to stave off the arrival of bulldozers.
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Political manoeuvres, demonstrations, EU lobbying, environmental studies, petitions to the anticorruption Prosecutor, all are methods by which they have managed to keep the constructor, Gomiendo, largely at bay, but now, while the technical and legal aspects of the urban plan are being settled, and social rejection continues to grow, the newly established Citizen’s Platform ‘Salvemos Cala Mosca’ has also involved itself in the fight, as it too attempts to recruit support for the preservation and protection of the natural environment of this important local landscape. As yet another symbol of resistance, and a last cry to dignify an environment and recover an already saturated territory, the Group says that it is completely nonpolitical, with it’s only purpose being respect for the environment, the fauna and the flora of the battered and longsuffering coast of Oriolana. In recent weeks it has been publicising it’s message across social media pages and WhatsApp outlets, and with partici-
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pation growing on a daily basis, following an inaugural meeting in Orihuela, last Saturday morning saw the first formal gathering of the Platform membership in Orihuela Costa, at Los Cucalos Restaurant.
An encouraging number of people attended the event
As well as recruiting new members and raising funds for any future legal actions, the speakers, including Orihuela Councillor Javier Gracia, outlined the history and the current situation, as well as explaining future plans in the ongoing battle to save and protect the Cala Mosca stronghold. He spoke of corruption, broken promises and an agreement that is full of illegalities, vowing that he and his supporters would continue to raise awareness amongst environmental groups and citizens so that Cala Mosca can be handed down as an inheritance for our sons and daughters.
The Platform will follow developments closely and be ready to mobilise members and take whatever action needed to save this last green, sea front area on Orihuela Costa from environmental destruction.
“Now, before it is too late, it is up to the people to act by joining the Salvemos Cala Mosca platform and finally being heard,” said Gracia. “ We are a neighbourhood movement that is dedicated to protecting rural habitats, as well as our cultural and our historical heritage, and we need the support of all nationalities.”
You can obtain more information about the International Citizen’s Platform ‘Salvemos Cala Mosca’ and become involved in the battle to keep an area declared to be ‘An Intangible Cultural Heritage’, by Unesco by visiting the Platform at: www.facebook.com/salvemoscalamosca.
Writers Exhibition on Saturday November 20th in Campoverde Church Are you looking for a thoughtful Christmas present for a friend or family member? Then come out to meet local authors and poets at the upcoming Writers' Exhibition in Campoverde. Copies of their books will be available for purchase. The writers will also do readings of their prose and poetry. It’s an event suitable of all ages. Cava and nibbles will be available. This exciting event will be held Saturday November 20 from 11 to 1 pm at the Campoverde Church and Community Hall, located at Av. Del Pino, Pinar de Campoverde. If you are a local published author and would like to be included, please join us.
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Canadian author and Costa Blanca resident Darlene Foster will be attending the event and will be able to sign copies of her many books for children, including the recently released Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady. This book is part of the Amanda Travels Adventures series. She is also working on a new book called Amanda in Paris Fire in the Cathedral. English author Susan Champion will also be there with her lovely paperback book Prayer, Praise and Poetry. Although educated mainly in Kenya, East Africa, she has been living on the Costa Blanca for many years now. Books by Nancy Blodgett Klein, an American living on the Costa Blanca, will be available at the Writers’ Exhibition. These include her well-reviewed novel, Torn Between Worlds: A Mexican Immigrant’s Journey to Find Herself, along with an anthology of true stories written by members of the Torrevieja Writers’ Circle titled, Life Lessons: Guidance of All Ages. Stories by Darlene Foster, Sue Champion and Maureen Moss are included in the Life Lessons anthology.
Bob Houliston was also a speaker at the meeting
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Decomposing plant biomass provokes severe fouling of Mar Menor
By Andrew Atkinson
cleaning crews begin to remove biomass - as soon as possible.
"The accumulation of decomposing algae not only affects the As the quality of the waters off the Orihuela Costa are declared quality of the water and the health of the area, the decomposing ‘excellent’ by the Institute of Coastal Equality, in complete consludge also generates anoxia and produces hydrogen sulfide. trast, just a few miles to the south, we can find the polluted and poisonous lagoon of the Mar Menor where, according to a report A large accumulation of algae on the shores of the beaches of published by Environmental Planning in the Cartagena City the Mar Menor increases the chances of a new episode of masCouncil, the accumulation of decompossive fish deaths - such as the one that took 'The ecosystem is in a critical ing organic matter continues to increase place last August, due to the lack of oxygen state, with a serious risk of a considerably, almost on a daily basis in the water. dystrophic crisis, eutrophication "It is considered urgent and a priority, that and massive mortalities of aquat- "The sludge accumulated in the shallow we proceed immediately to remove the areas, when disturbed by the waves and ic organisms' decomposing plant biomass accumulated currents, contributes to the formation of on the coastline of the Mar Menor," said a accumulations of decomposing organic matter in the deep layers spokesperson. of the water column," states the Environmental Planning report. Urgency is mooted, due to the consequences decomposing This increase in decomposing organic matter will continue to organic matter increasing during the remainder of autumn and extend over the next few months. into the winter on the shores of the salt lagoon. The municipal report has been carried out to justify the urgent "The ecosystem is in a critical state, with a serious risk of dysprocessing of the new biomass withdrawal contract issued by the trophic crises and eutrophication," the report states. Cartagena City Council. The new contract, which will be in force The Environmental Planning Department added: "Due to the from December 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, has an estimated continuous entry of water with nutrients from the watershed, budget of 200,000. both superficially and subsurface through many beach areas of The scope of action will focus on the coastal edge of the bathing the lagoon perimeter, the water of the Mar Menor has low salinity. areas and urban beaches of the coastal lagoon of the Mar Menor, "To prevent its condition from worsening, it is necessary that the in the municipality of Cartagena. The works will be carried out as required, depending on the amount of biomass accumulated, consisting of removing it from the shoreline, together with floating vegetation (OVA) and other debris, susceptible to decomposition contributing to eutrophication of waters. All kinds of waste that could be a source of contamination, affect public use or the state of conservation of habitats or species present in the Mar Menor, will also be removed.
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Los Verdes want action Los Verdes councillors have demanded that the council carry out urgent repairs following the damage caused by the recent torrential rains that caused serious damage in various parts of Torrevieja.
710 drummer Joel Mulley Andrew Atkinson caught-up with London born drummer Joel Mulley who is performing on the £788m, 6,000 capacity cruiseliner Iona with The 710, that docked in port on a visit to Alicante. Joel studied Commercial Music Performance at the University of Westminster, then studying drums with Ralph Salmins, world famous drummer who has performed or recorded with Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Madonna, James Brown, Tom Jones and many more.....EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JOEL MULLEY - ONLY IN THE LEADER!
They say there are many dangerous areas including new subsidence at various points on the pavement along Avenida Laguna Azul, particularly at the access to the Lago Jardin II urbanisation, which they believe may cause a serious problem in an area used by hundreds of pedestrians on a daily basis. Los Verdes also highlight the roads that go down from the Tennis Club to the rustic part of Los Balcones III, where the strength of the water knocked down much of the wall of one plot causing it to fall on the road, where it now presents safety problems for passing traffic The Greens have asked for urgent action in Los Balcones, El Cortijo and Lago Jardín I and II.
ALLOTMENTS IN SAN FULGENCIO
More than a million people have now received their booster vaccination The Valencian health services have now inoculated 923,140 people with Pfizer and 151,713 with the Moderna vaccines during the recently introduced booster program of Covid vaccinations. They have included patients considered high risk, people in residences and residents over 70 years of age. In Spain more than 6.5 million people over 70 years of age have received the ‘booster jab’, including around 320,000 people in nursing homes and more than 260,000 patients undergoing cancer
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM Thursday 11 November 2021
The Application process has opened for San Fulgencio allotments Those interested should apply from 4 to 24 November. Currently 65 plots are available to all San Fulgencio residents over the age of 18, who have been registered on the padron for more than a year, who do not own rural properties in the municipality, who have the necessary legal capacity and physical conditions, and who are up to date with the payment of municipal taxes. Councillor for the
Environment, Ana Maria Villena, said that "those interested in carrying out this activity on a non-profit basis, which favours the environment of our municipality and the recovery of the vegetable garden," should apply in the General Registry Office of the Townhall or through the link on the Municipal Sede Electronica. Preference will be given to the employed, retired people or pensioners. The period of cession of the land will be three years, extendable for a further two years.
treatments or organ transplants. These, along with the elderly patients of residences, were the first to start receiving the third dose in September, while, for those over 70 the program began on October 25, along with the flu vaccination. Also receiving a booster dose will be those who were originally vaccinated with Jannsen's single-dose preparation. In Spain, most of the medical community and epidemiology experts, consider that, in the current scenario, the third dose should only be administered to high risk groups or those who need an extra dose to increase the level of protection, as is the case with those vaccinated with Janssen.
COLDS AND GASTROENTERITIS CASES RISING IN ALICANTE By Andrew Atkinson Colds and gastroenteritis cases are rising significantly in the province of Alicante with an increase in attendance at PACs and Health Centres. Hospital Emergency departments have also reported an increase in cases, as have family doctors, following the relaxation of coronavirus measures in October. "It is mainly about viral pictures that cause very strong colds, with a cough, sore throat and high fever", said an Alicante doctor. In 2020 these types of conditions disappeared from the consultations, due in the main to the use of face masks and frequent hand washing during the coronovirus pandemic. The decrease in Covid-19 cases and a relaxation of mask restrictions, has also seen flu viruses rising. Specialists say that maintaining frequent hand washing will help stop viruses entering the body, via contact of hands, mouth and eyes.
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Environmentalists object to remodelling of Torrevieja Port The Torrevieja Council has received a number of objections to the remodelling of the port. And in particular the private initiative to build a commercial area along with the redevelopment of public facilities, such as Avenida and Paseo de la Libertad, the amusement fair and the craft market. Other objections presented by Amigos de los Humedales del Sur de Alicante (AHSA) and Miguel Ángel Pavón, include rejection of the demolition of the fish market and the fishing warehouses due to their heritage and historic significance, and the modification of the maximum height of many buildings that would increase from a maximum of 3.6 metres to 12 metres. The Fishermen's Association, which provides approximately five million euros per year to the local economy, has not yet commented publicly
Popular Christmas Fair 'Yule' Not Want To Miss Back this year is the popular Marina Bar Christmas Fair on Saturday 20th November at 2pm. This charity event is raising funds for The Stroke Association Spain, a very worthy cause. Christmas Gifts, Decorations, Raffle, Tombola, Name The Bear , Money Tree etc, Plus a variety of stalls selling , Jewellery, Bric a Brac, Cakes, Confectionery Crafts etc. The bar will of course be open to offer food and drinks. There might even be a surprise visit
on the proposals with the suggestion being that they are not likely to do so until they see the plans for their relocation. However, as the fish market is a franchise which is owned by the Generalitat, it is they who must ultimately agree to the demolition of the site. AHSA say that "under no circumstances should the three protected buildings making up the fish market be demolished" as they are already part of "the history and heritage" of Torrevieja. They state that any modification must promote their conservation and rehabilitation. Their objections highlight the fact that the buildings intended to be demolished have architectural value as examples of industrial architecture linked to fishing and the history of the city, adding that that their architectural composition "contributes environmental quality to the port from Santa himself so have your letters ready to give him just in case he pops by. With The Phoenix Band playing Christmas Carols it is sure to be a fun afternoon. Paul Owen, founder of The Stroke Association will be in attendance to answer any questions you might have about the charity. Organizers David and Lorraine Whitney are hoping for a good turn out like past years after the lack of events due to Covid. So folks let's make this year's event one to safely remember.. The photo (Right) shows from left to right Lorraine and David Whitney with Pauline Lane.
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area." The municipal initiative has coincided with the presentation to the Generalitat by a company from the Vega Baja of a commercial project, with multiplex cinemas, bowling alleys and restaurants, with an investment of 30 million euros, which requires the demolition of buildings in order to provide the new site with lucrative use in the nearest area to the bay.
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MIGHT USUALLY WINS
Might is not always right but it usually wins, in the short term at least.
When Napoleon the Third (bronze medal only) began exiling hardened criminals to the penal colony on Devil's Island, he was asked, "Who will look after all these hard cases?" His answer was "Even harder cases." And let's face it, when you're being haunted by a deadly virus, who you gonna call, Sneezy the Dwarf? Scooby-Doo? Mary Poppins? A superspreader, a pusillanimous dog, or a nanny who adds a spoonful of sugar to children's medicine. Had she never heard of diabetes?
No, when outnumbered by an implacable foe, you require your own magnificent seven: masks, oxygen, nurses, needles, and at least three virologists. No politician need apply. How many medical researchers does it take to change a virus? None, the virus will mutate all by itself. Unfortunately.
tles for us. Hollywood teaches us that strength of character finally wins the day -- think Rick in Casablanca, Gary Cooper in High Noon, John Wayne in Stagecoach, or Homer Simpson in -- well, no, but three out of four isn't bad. In Stagecoach, John Wayne played the Ringo Kid, but the only drums were the war drums of Geronimo and the Apaches.
On a historical note, an aged relative of mine supposedly invented the first lightbulb joke in 1947: "How many hands does it take to change a light bulb?" Answer: "Many (...hands make light work.") It was a work in progress.
Lately, we have all unwittingly been following Napoleon's example, employing superior force against the enemy in the cells (still no phone call from a movie producer) which makes me wonder if we shouldn't per-
The uncomfortable fact is that wars have always been won by the side with the best weapons, whether bows and arrows, muskets, Colt 45's, Trojan horses, or atomic bombs. In the recent trial of The People versus Coronavirus, the people have laid down their arms to great effect to make the foe retreat in disarray. Does this have the makings of a film script? You think not? You're probably right. Mankind has finally been able to make weapons so powerful that we cannot use them without obliterating ourselves, so most wars are now cold wars, especially in Russia. These days we need tough guys and gals, with a moral rather than a nuclear core, to fight our bat-
haps promote our trailblazer posthumously. "And the Gold Medal goes to... Napoleon the First!" But as so often, second thoughts are the ones first committed to paper, or Chromebook screen.
I don't know how many scientists are working flat out to keep one step ahead of mutating strains of the virus, because I would then know the answer to the question, "How many virologists does it take to change a vaccine?" However many there are, they all deserve a medal.
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Music feeds more than love
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ou never thought that this column would open with a quote from Shakespeare; now did you? (Ah, please Lads … why can’t you just stay quiet and recognise a bit of culture?) “If music be the food of love, play on”, is the famous opening line from ‘Twelfth Night.’ It is an inarguable fact that music does feed love and romance. We all are familiar with the scene where the violinist serenades the eye-locked couple at the dinner table. You anticipate quite correctly that this romantic rendering will seal the deal. Back in the days of the showbands and you found yourself in the vicinity of the girl of your dreams, the sweetest music of the night would be to hear the bandleader announce, ‘and now we’re going to slow the tempo, folks.’ A ‘smoocher’ is what we called slow dances like Joe Dolan’s, ‘The Answer to Everything.’ If music be the food of love, it is also the food of war. Marching brass or pipe bands stir the blood in young men and make them want to fight. ‘A nation Once Again’, ‘The Minstrel Boy’ and ‘The Harp that Once’ have the capability to arouse nationalistic leanings, not only in the marchers, but within the breast of onlookers as well. Every country has its own favourite marching tunes. The British do their thing to ‘Blaze Away’ and ‘It’s a Long way to Tipperary.’ The Scots march to the bagpipes – which has a similar effect on the enemy as canon balls. Probably the greatest marching tunes for a brass band goes to the Americans and the music of Sousa.
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Music is also the food of moods. When I am enjoying a sauna, I tune into Lyric FM. Soft classical music at this point is good for body, mind and soul. Then there is a slightly different category required for melancholy and nostalgia. When Floyd Cramer plays ‘Last Date’, no words are needed to appreciate what the hauntingly beautiful piece of music is all about. One way or another, music inspires all the emotions. The word ‘inspire’ means something like sharing the same bit of air that we breathe. So isn’t ‘inspire’ the perfect word to describe what music does to a group of people gathered closely together? We referenced above, the old ‘smoochy’ numbers of the dance halls. But where would you leave a blast of rock n roll? As an old friend of mine, Jim Murtagh, might say; “wouldn’t that make a cripple dance!” Or the next wedding you are at, watch out for the scramble from table to floor, when the band strikes up ‘The Do Run Run, or ‘Hello Mary Lou’!’ Would you believe (and I know you will on account of who is telling you) that man invented musical instruments as far back as 5,000 years ago. Ancient man used bones and stones to fashion out a musical instrument to find a note on. It has been said that music brought people together since the beginning of time.
classic gospel hymns. Other artists who springs to mind in this regard are Hank Williams and Jerry Lee Lewis. Most country shows in America conclude with a rousing gospel number. The power of gospel music is that it can soften us up and open our hearts.
I love southern gospel music and this music does the inspiring thing better than any other type of music. (No, Lads …. I don’t do the crying bit) A lot of gospel music originates from old Negro (not sure if we are allowed use that word any more) spirituals.
I shouldn’t have left this really sad bit until the final paragraph. This next line is so difficult for me to admit, that I keep it bottled up inside me. The truth is that I cannot sing. The music is in me, but it won’t come out of my mouth. I can rasp a tune on a mouthorgan, piano, or accordion … but not a recognisable note will split my lips.
Many of the great American singers, including Elvis Presley, recorded the
The music stretches from the brain as far as the nose, and from the tips of my
GARDEN FELIX ...... The Solandra Vine Solandra vine - Cup of gold, Golden chalice and Hawaiian Lily! THE Solandra vine has many common names, such as Cup of gold vine, Golden chalice vine and Hawaiian Lily. They are a fast-growing climbing shrub that have large dark green leaves and elliptical or oval shape, that can reach upto 10 metres height. Solandra normally bloom in the winter months, however in warm climates, such as here on the Vega Baja, they can flourish in all the other seasons with spectacular golden yellow stumpy flowers, with purple veins up to 20cm in diameter, producing a pleasant scent at night.
toes to the end of my long chin … but the notes just won’t come out of my mouth as ordered. This is the one thing about myself I would love to change. It’s worse now because when I used to drink, I often spent the night merrily singing away (remember ‘That Silverhaired Daddy of Mine’, Lads?) and it sounded just fine to me at the time.
Obviously, sobriety has played hell with my singing voice and I feel like the swan who would be perfect only for his black feet …. Don’t Forget The first thing a child learns when he gets a drum is that he’s never going to get another one.
Bernie.comaskey@gmail.com *Author, entrepreneur and newspaper columnist, Bernie Comaskey, now spends most of his time on a farm in Ireland; but he retains his strong links with the Costa Blanca. Bernie has published four books; ‘If Ever a Man Suffered’, ‘The Best of Bernie’, ‘The Team’, and ‘Just Between Ourselves’. Bernie’s books are available at half price, on sale from either Spanish Solutions or ‘The Leader.’ Call 637 227 385 for info.
Climbing plants, they can be used to cover fences, walls or pergolas, in situ best in full sun or semi-shade exposure in any well-draining soil. Water weekly in spring and summer, as they are drought resistant plants. During winter reduce watering to once a month. When planted in areas of high humidity, the plant will produce more leaves than flowers, which can be pruned after flowering, to control their growth and shape. Fertilise with compost or manure in the autumn months and with a mineral fertiliser when the plant is flowering. Solandra are easy to propagate from cuttings in the summer months.
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ONE OFF THE BUCKET LIST ....... AKA THE PASCUAL FLORES By John McGregor
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ll my life I’ve wanted to have a go on a real sailing ship, ever since reading ‘Two Years Before The Mast’ in my schooldays.
More recently in adult life when studying on the Open University I was abso enthralled reading
about Captain Cook’s adventures on the High Seas and discovering new worlds for us to enjoy today.
Another one off the Bucket List for John McGregor
My father was a Royal Naval pilot but I joined the RAF so no sailing there. I always wanted to experience the creaking sails as the ship got under way and took on the waves - but how?
Imagine my excitement when I read recently that the good ship Pascual Flores was back in its home town of Torrevieja, now rebuilt and available for a trip - wow!
My good friend Pete from the Costa Blanca Scooterists is a first-class organizer and together with our friend, another Pete he booked us aboard last Sunday - game on!
Does anyone remember The Onedin Line on UK TV from 1971, well, this wonderful boat was featured in the series.
The fascinating trip was a three hour run up and down the coast from the harbour in Torrevieja and included watching the sails erected and taken down by the young friendly crew and was a great experience, I absolutely loved it.
The Pascual Flores was originally built in Torrevieja in 1917 and used for transporting salt and a lot more around the Med, the Africas and America, and has now been beautifully rebuilt for education, training and promoting tourism, it is based in Torrevieja until next January and available, either for sailing at weekends as I wanted to, weather permitting, or just for a fascinating look round during the week, cost 5.
The sea was fairly calm and the sun shone but yes, the whole feel of being onboard a fullyrigged sailing was just what I’ve always wanted to experience, I’m a lucky boy. The cost is E25 including some snacks on board, well recommended. What a brilliant day with two of my great mates.
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'Take My Breath Away'. The song which was featured in the film Top Gun was written by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock.
1961 - Brian Epstein saw The Beatles playing live for the first time during a lunchtime session at The Cavern Liverpool. He went on to be the group's manager. 1969 - Simon and Garfunkel record what would become their signature tune, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water’ with future member of Bread, Larry Knechtel on piano. Art wanted Paul to sing the song, but Paul insisted that Art's voice was better suited for it. It was a decision that Paul would later say he regretted. The song won five awards at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards in 1971, including Grammy Award for Record
of the Year and Song of the Year. 1971 - BBC TV's Top Of The Pops celebrated its 400th show. The UK chart show was presented by Tony Blackburn with guests; Tom Jones, Dana, John Kongos, Cher, Slade, Cilla Black, The Piglets, Clodagh Rodgers and The Newbeats. 1975 - David Bowie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with Space Oddity' the track was first released in 1969 to tie in with the Apollo 11 moon landing. Rick Wakeman (former keyboard player with Yes) provided synthesizer backing. 1986 - Berlin started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with
1997 - Paul Weller was arrested and spent the night in a French jail after smashing up his hotel room. His record company paid £4,000 to cover the damage; Weller was released the following day.
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2009 - Former Smith’s frontman Morrissey stopped a concert halfway through his second song after being hit by a beer bottle. The 50 year old singer who was hit in the eye by a plastic bottle of beer, said goodnight to the 8,000 strong crowd in Liverpool, England before walking off.
It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1986. 1991 - Over 1,000 New Kids On The Block fans were given medical treatment after a minor riot during a concert in Berlin, Germany.
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fan Sarah Sainsbury wrote to the band asking for their autographs so she could sell them to raise funds at her school charity. They sent her a triple platinum disc worth over £4,000.
2015 - A pair of white boots worn by Elvis Presley during his famous '68 Comeback TV Special performance were bought by a UK collector for £29,500. Elvis had worn the size 11 Verde boots while singing 'If I Can Dream', two months after the assassination of Martin Luther King, the lyrics included quotes from the civil rights leader.
1999 - Eighties hit making team Stock, Aitken and Waterman went to court fighting over song rights. Stock and Aitken claimed Waterman owed them hundreds of thousands of pounds as musicians and songwriters. 2004 - The funeral of DJ John Peel took place at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey and The White Stripes were among mourners, while Sir Elton John left a wreath of yellow roses and in the same year Coldplay
Linzi Ray backing dancer in K-Pop - Korean Pop - video shoot The seven members are rappers Suga, RM and J-hope, and vocalists Jimin, V, Jin and Jungkook.
'Linzi had her own competitive group, that used to travel to Orihuela and Murcia to train and dance competi-
Other K-pop groups include SuperM, Big Bang. The Nation's Girl Group in South Korea, Girls' Generation's album in 2017, Billboard crowned them the 'Top K-pop Girl Group of the Past Decade'. The group eight members are Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun.
tively' By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive Former Torremendo based Linzi Ray has featured as a backing dancer in a K-Pop - Korean Pop - video shoot in London.
Blackpink members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, are a Seoul-born girl group who became the first ever K-pop band to join YouTube's 'billion views club', when their single Ddu-Du Ddu-Du was played more than a billion times in 2019.
"Linzi was backing dancer on a video shoot in London which will be good experience for her. "It's mega big - Korean Pop introduced to Linz by Jessica Drewett. Linzi is studying dance at Uni," said Jenny Ray, owner of The Grand Design House in Orihuela.
K-pop group EXO have had four No. 1s on Billboard's World Albums chart; formed in 2012, the group performed at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
K-pop is breaking the internet, with Korean pop bands in the rise and rise of K-culture with techno beats, colourful aesthetic, trend-defining fashion.
Linzi, 18, is studying BA (Hons) Dance with Bath Spa University, in Weston-super-Mare.
K-pop has become a global phenomenon and its stars, including BTS 'Hallyu', depicting the 'Korean wave' used to refer to the colossal and evergrowing impact of South Korean culture. K-pop, an industry worth $5 billion, with one of the K-pop's most successful bands, BTS, selling more albums than Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande in 2020.
Linzi Ray (centre) backing dancer in a K-Pop video shoot in London.
BTS had 100 million fans to their online concert in October 2020, titled 'Map of The Soul ON:E'.
BTS, a seven-member boy band has taken the world by storm, being the biggest name in K-pop performing in sell-out arena shows across the US and UK, achieving two No. 1 albums in the US, and boast 16 million monthly listeners on Spotify, having sold 16 million albums.
BTS became the first K-pop musicians to receive a Grammy nomination, with 'Dynamite' up for 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance'.
Map of Soul is the best-selling album in Korean history, and best-selling artist to debut in the 2010s.
"Not only is K-Pop a global phenomenon for the music, but for the dancers as well. "They have special dance competition in their own right, linked to Anime, which is HUGE in Spain too. "Linzi had her own competitive group, that used to travel to Orihuela and Murcia to train and dance competitively. Equally in London it is just as big, if not bigger. "Linzi danced competitively with her local group and a mixed group, many of whom were dance teachers, in Murcia," added Jenny.
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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
QUICKIE CROSSWORD
ANSWERS Week 891
ACROSS 6.
Prove superior (7)
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Sweeping implement (5)
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Used to be (3)
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Disentangle (9)
12.
Goods (11)
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Teasing (11)
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Diplomatically (9)
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Tin (3)
21. 22.
Squander (5) Fertiliser (7)
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.
Solution on Page 23
DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 11. 13. 14. 16. 18. 20.
Inflict (5) Climbing plant (3) Hoodoo (4) Former (9) Competition (7) Fractures (6) Impoverished (9) Hue (6) Mad, commonly (7) Not true (5) Weaving machine (4) Primate (3)
QUICK ACROSS: 7 Strikebreaker; 8 Abnormal; 9 Rant; 10 Bonnet; 12 Facade; 14 Uneven; 16 Clammy; 18 Oval; 20 Exciting; 22 Incarceration. DOWN: 1 Stubborn; 2 Disown; 3 Seem; 4 Prolific; 5 Fabric; 6 Mean; 11 Tendency; 13 Dominion; 15 Vulgar; 17 Astute; 19 Vend; 21 Care. CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 7 Marriage lines; 8 Hardship; 9 Mole; 10 Pistol; 12 Morose; 14 Sea-dog; 16 Manors; 18 Bran; 20 Together; 22 Co-belligerent. DOWN: 1 Parasite; 2 Credit; 3 Mash; 4 Keeps mum; 5 Firmer; 6 Seal; 11 Light ale; 13 Surgeons; 15 Danger; 17 Notary; 19 Rook; 21 Gags.
ACROSS 6.
Thoughtful writers I have cut down to size (7)
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Returned dug-up material (5)
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Consumed most of the pate (3)
10. Not the longest section of an aggressive speech (9) 12. Name for ship in a Gilbert and Sullivan piece? (3,8) 15. Are they no more than moon-starers? (11) 17. A boxing belt could be the end of the joke (9) 19. Draw the match (3) 21. Intends to have the wherewithal (5) 22. Greed for caviare, perhaps (7)
L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified its first gold album in 1958. The album title was a US state. Can you name the album title? 2. Which unusual device was used in the James Bond film 'Thunderball', Superbowl I, and the opening ceremonies at the summer Olympics in 1984 and 1996? 3. Which one of the following is the name of a traditional Sicilian hat? a. Coppola b. Scorsese c. Tarantino d. Capra 4. Which famous bridge was 'built' between 24 June 1948 and 12 May 1949? 5. Which towering savant with a great back heel captained the Brazilian national football team in 1982? 6. The basis for the Italian bitter aperitif known as Cynar is what? a. asparagus, b. dandy lion, c. pomegranate, d. artichoke 7. The name of which fantastic automobile is also a ribald song once sung by Allied soldiers in WW I? 8. The tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere (standing at 328 metres / 1,080 ft can be found iin which country? A bonus point for the city. 9. What was the name of the world's first commercial jet airliner? 10. The following lyrics are all from songs with the word 'cat' in the song title. Can you name the song? a. I'm a ladies cat, a feline Casanova, b. Little Boy Blue and the man in the moon, c. I hear the click clack of your feet on the stairs, I know you're no scare eyed honey, d. On a morning from a Bogart movie, e. It's like trying to drink whisky from a bottle of wine, f. I've got flowers and lots of hours to spend with you,
DOWN 1. Takes up with a poet (5) 2. Enquire about a small ruler (3) 3. Claim it's a rave-up (4) 4. Truce changing Eire's face (9) 5. The panto girl left after the fire (7) 8. Ban miners from the circus musical (6) 11. People involved in cameras? (9) 13. They are bolted together to create planes (6) 14. Certain animal getting awfully rude (7) 16. Field a throw (5) 18. Star with former county backing (4) 20. Give weapons to a member (3)
( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 3 ) g. They get a gang of villians in a shed up at Heathrow, h. We are from a residence of Siam, there are no finer cats than I am 11. The name of which Mediterranean country is from the Semetic word for 'white'? 12. Which film takes place on board the space ship Auriga 200 years after the central characters suicide? 13. 'Mothers ruin' or gin is called Genever in Holland. What does it mean when translated? 14. Which English actor was seriously considered for the role of Vito Corleone in the Godfather but was too ill to play the part? 15. The Royal Navy's midget X class submarines were first used in an attempt to sink the Bismark's sister ship. What was her name? 16. From the following list, choose the two which are actually Australian table wines. a. Chateau Chunder, b. Hobart Muddy, c. 7 Good Reasons, d. Dead Arm Shiraz, e. Cote du Rod Laver, f. Cuvee Reserve Chateau Bottled San Wogga Wogga, g. Melbourne Old and Yellow 17. What are the oldest scriptural texts of Hinduism called? 18. Maleficent is the main antagonist in which Walt Disney classic? 19. What are the first seven words to the song 'Runaround Sue'? 20. The 2010 Winter Olympics concluded in Vancouver after victory in the men's ice hockey gave host nation Canada a Winter Olympic record of how many gold medals? Plus or minus 2
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IT’S BY THE BOOK FOR SOUTH PACIFIC Harbison is played by local entertainer Rae Daniel
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‘Made in Britain’ as Los Tontos take part in Horadada Paella Day In October the Pilar de la Horadada Ayuntamiento held it’s annual Paella Day and once again a small group of British residents took part. Everything is cooked over a wood fire, with the main ingredients supplied free of charge. Once again the British group, Los Tontos (the crazy ones) were the only non-spanish entrants with their contribution creating much amusement amongst their Spanish friends, hence the police protection.
Studio32 Musical Theatre Company are pleased to announce that rehearsals for our next production are well in advance and promises to be a fantastic show. Rehearsals for this show started way back in January 2020, but due to COVID everything came to a halt. Tickets for this show purchased in 2020 are still valid for the day shown on the ticket. One of the Characters in the show is Commander Harbison, US Navy. The second highest-ranking officer on the island. Harbison likes things done by the book and his main aim in life is to throw Luther Billis in the Brig. Harbison is played by local entertainer Rae Daniel (pictured) who has appeared in previous Studio32 productions Oklahoma and Fiddler on the Roof. The show which will be staged at San Fulgencio’s Cardenal Belluga Theatre, Wednesday 24th to Saturday 27th of November with the performances starting at 7:30pm. Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at 10 euros by emailing tickets@studiothirtytwo.org or by calling Philip on 602 617 848.
The event is always held in good fun, and Los Tontos are always well received with, as ever, chef Robert Metherell presenting a great meal enjoyed by all. The group told the Leader that they now have another year in which to hone their culinary skills and they are already looking forward to next October.
STAGESTRUCK IN MURDER MYSTERY
The Stagestruck Theatre Group made the decision to disband in March 2021 when the Covid pandemic forced us to lock down. Despite this, as soon as we were able to, we started to meet again as a much smaller group to rehearse comedy Murder Mysteries under the name of the Stagestruck Players.
formances to fit in with the changing restrictions in order to perform in local venues. Despite the difficulties, the events have proved to be extremely popular and we have been able to continue raising funds for our chosen charity, the Torrevieja Alzheimer’s Association.
We have had to adapt our per-
We recently had a very success-
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ful Halloween weekend when we performed on 3 consecutive evenings. The bars and customers embraced the atmosphere by decorating the venue and dressing up in amazing costumes. As a result, we raised a total of 750€ over the whole weekend. We donated 2000€ earlier this year and are now on target to donate a further 3000€ by the end of this year.
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Fluoride in toothpaste has been known to give some people mouth ulcers. So has the detergent used in just about every toothpaste - sodium laurel or laureth sulphate. Avoid these: shop for a 'green' toothpaste. A number of herbs are almost miraculously effective at soothing the pain, clearing up any infection and healing sore spots. Two in particular head my own list of tried-and-tested favourites: propolis and marigold.
DOWN IN THE MOUTH Horrid little mouth ulcers that make eating painful? Blisters on your tongue? Gum infections that give you sleepless nights?
Propolis is amazing stuff. It's composed of resins from various aromatic trees harvested by hardworking bees and plastered all around their hives to safeguard them from the infections that might otherwise sweep through their warm crowded homes. Propolis is amazing stuff.
No wonder you feel down in the mouth. Cheer up: There There are are plenty of herbal answers. outh ulcers spell regular trouble for millions of people. They appear without warning, make eating or drinking a misery and can hang around for days.
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Nobody knows exactly what causes them, but it's often possible to work out what the trigger is in your particular case. Chronic indigestion, perhaps? Heartburn? An overdose of a food to which you are sensitive, perhaps - too much wheat or dairy? A friend of mine ate oranges regularly for years as a source of the vitamin C she hoped might help clear her painful mouth ulcers - until a chance remark heard on the radio suggested that oranges might be the problem, not the solution. She stopped eating citrus fruit and has never had a mouth ulcer since. Mouth ulcers often appear without warning, make eating or drinking a misery and can hang around for days.
Here s an idea for you ..........
Dozens of studies have shown propolis to be extraordinarily effective against infections of the mouth and throat. This dark sticky stuff is supplied as a tincture, in dropper bottles, at good health food stores. Keep it handy if you're prone to mouth ulcers; at the very first sign, coat a cotton-wool bud in the tincture and apply it directly to the spot. It may sting a little at first, but it will provide fast relief, and clear the sore in short order. Reapply it several times a day, as necessary. You can use a tincture of marigold - usually known as calendula - in the same way. Dilute a half teaspoon of the tincture in a tablespoonful of warm water, and apply it directly to the sores. The twinge that you assume is an aching tooth may well be the initial infection and inflammation of the gum surrounding it: treat this, and there may be no toothache to deal with. Toothache usually strikes late on a Friday evening, just as dentists are shutting up shop for the weekend.
Cold sores (those unsightly little blisters on or around the lips) and painful genital herpes are both viral infections. A German study looked at a cream containing 1% lemon balm extract applied five times a day and used by people suffering from both these conditions. The results were interesting; 60% reported that their lesions had healed within four days: by the eighth day 96% were lesion-free. To make your own, add a teaspoonful of lemon balm tincture, or a few drops of the essential oil, to some aqueous cream from the chemist - and apply it.
I was able to call my own homeopathic dentist during working hours, fortunately, when I was stricken in foreign parts. 'Buy some tincture of calendula,' he advised me. 'Soak swabs of cotton wool in the tincture, and pack them round the problem tooth all day and until you go to sleep at night. Your gum may feel a little numb, but the pain will go and hopefully the infection will clear.' By the next morning I didn't have toothache any more, and my family has been using this amazing first aid for toothache ever since.
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the earlier members was Sarah Dawkins, a Holistic Health Coach, who at that time had started with a vision of a book about healing. I guess she was looking for encouragement to fulfil her dream, which is what writers’ circles are about. I am not saying we had anything to do with the contents of the finished article, because we didn’t.
Heal Yourself
Sarah Dawkins is a registered nurse, with many other qualifications to her name - her dream came true, when after years of research and hard work, she published the finished article ‘Heal Yourself’ available through Amazon, in June this year, which within a few days went to the top of Amazon’s list and is now published in three languages with more to follow.
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rowing old has many advantages and by keeping positive and pushing the reverse out of the mind, one should have a strategy for the period when retirement looms in front of you. After the adjustment of going from a daily routine to wondering what to do with oneself in the morning, there is a need to organise and to be occupied. The other change which is probably more dramatic is the slow advance of tiredness as the years edge past, and the realisation that it is more difficult to perform simple tasks. Before continuing, I do respect some people who are very ill and have the need for constant assistance. Let me explain, I am pre-NHS … in fact I was thirteen when it came into being in nineteen
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Sarah’s book is about what the title says, she had researched and found people who had cured themselves from serious illness, describing how they achieved it. It is well written and examines seventy-five case histories. forty-eight. To call a doctor before then, the cost was, on average, similar to a week’s wage, and time in hospital was out of the question. I am not feeling sorry for that part of my life - in fact in some ways
the opposite. Why? Because one developed a strong immune system. I can remember lying on a bed in poor spirits suffering from a severe dose of chicken pox, with my chest smothered in
the itchy mounds and my grandmother saying there was nothing they could do, and I would get over it. And I did. It was the same with cuts and scratches, no need for medical attention, and in due course we were cured by self-belief and maybe the only effect would be a scar. Yes, I am a strong believer in self-healing as the human body is a wonderful machine and capable of looking after itself. That is what it does, maybe with just a little help from ourselves and the medical profession. Here in Spain, about five years ago, the ‘Hondon Writers Circle’ was formed, and one of
In my view Health and Safety rulings, egged on by the pharmaceutical companies, have a lot to do with the queues at A&E, in that over the years they have been putting fear into people’s minds, that the body needs additional support for the simplest little scratch to be better. The constant display on television of various detergents, which are really a variation of bleach and other cleaning products, to make the home perfectly clean are, in my opinion, over the top, so the first little germ that creeps in – illness, because the body’s immune function does not recognise it as it has not been taught to.
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If that is being too simple, let us look at it another way. Butter, a natural product, was used in most households for many years, certainly before margarine came into being, which I am told is one ingredient short of plastic. And yet, by clever PR, butter was rubbished and the other product sales took off. Incidentally we did not believe the hype and continued with the natural yellow spread and had no side effects. Of course, as we are all different, perhaps butter is bad for some people. But what about salt and sugar? We all need these in our diet, but we are warned they are bad for humans – but is it possible they are bad because we are told they are and consequently the body rejects them. Quite frankly I could not have my chips without a liberal dosing of salt and three spoonfuls of un-granulated sugar in my tea. Oh, and by the way I am in my late eighties, have a clear head and write a column every week. Why stop at what I believe is the fiasco over butter. Humans have been eating meat since time began, and now we have groups suggesting it is bad for you. Putting that aside, there are billions of sheep in the world, and they graze very happily in the fields and meadows. Ah! But we are all being persuaded to forgo meat and eat plants – now I do not think for a moment that we will be able to eat as much as the woollen things do, and therefore the fields will be overgrown with grass growing out of control, especially so when beef is not being served at the dinner table. However, as these animals breed differently than we do, they will still have to be slaughtered to keep the numbers down, otherwise we will have masses of cows, sheep, goats and other animals pouring out of crowded fields, clogging up the highways and byways, and as I understand cattle are responsible for a great deal of carbon in the air which would make the proposed climate changes a nonsense. As always pressure groups and others looking to change the World should be very careful with what they wish for - the outcome could very well be something they had not considered. Take care Facebook.com/percy chattey 'Percy’s Ramblings' are available in book form from Amazon.
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CHURCHES AND SERVICES La Siesta Evangelical Church, Torrevieja is a friendly, English-speaking church. We currently hold services at 11.15am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month (and the 5th Sunday when there is one). For more info about our church, please see our website at www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org For info see www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org Join us at the SALT CHURCH Sundays at 10.30 am. We are a friendly church, bible centred in our teaching and informal in our worship. Meets at Calle Daya Nueva 12, Polígono Ind. Levante 11, 03187 Los
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choice of dinner guests would include John Lennon and Martin Luther King, putting the world to rights, whilst being entertained by Stevie Wonder tinkling the "ivories".
nder scrutiny this week is 62 year old Mark Ellis, our latest U.K. migrant from Stoke on Trent, home of ceramics giants Wedgwood and Royal Doulton. lt's also home to Marks former team mate and darts superstar Phil Taylor, both enjoying local success at the Huntsman, Burslem.
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Mark's music tastes are a little diverse, he struts his stuff to Disco Funk, spends hours listening to his massive collection of the works from Mozart, Beethoven, Bach etc. occasionally turning to Earth Wind and Fire. lt doesn't stop there either, he's shortly to see live, Paul Weller, Jools Holland, The Stranglers and a rendition of "Handels Messiah".
MATCH RESULTS FOR 4 NOVEMBER - WK 6 Hub Hyenas Pint Depot Queens Ale House Lads Tipsy Toad Toppers CC's Flyers El Capitan Wee Rock Horrors Milos
9-3 3-9 11-1 9-3 9-3 12-0 8-4 2-10
Danny's Bar Boris' Bears Domino's Desperados Freakie Taverners Tipsy Toad Tiaras Ale House Totties Hub Hellraisers Mind The Gap
Having visited Cuba and Turkey, League Table Hub Hyenas Mind The Gap El Capitan Ale House Lads Tipsy Toad Toppers Cc's Flyers Freakie Taverners Danny's Bar Boris' Bears Wee Rock Horrors Milos Tipsy Toad Tiaras Hub Hellraisers Domino's Desperados Ale House Totties Pint Depot Queens
P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Pts Legs 12 59 11 59 10 58 10 47 8 49 8 46 8 42 7 48 5 39 5 29 4 32 4 25 2 20 2 16 0 12 0 11
Highest Check-outs: Richie McSweeney 121 Billy Dolling 114 Chris Logan 100 04/11/2021 180's: None this week
who else but, opened the scoring with a lively 140 and 85 out, Gordon Cowan adding a further 140. The next three went the Gaps way via Sam Salt, D16, D10, and Brown using 3 arrows for a 68 shot out. Chelsea Campbell halted the slide with a ton and D20, only for Cowan 100 to wrap up the first half on D20. Good scores from the Steves, Bailey and Formby, plus Campbell not quite enough though, to reduce the 1-5 half time result. Carlos " Esco " ensured the draw on 40 after 95, 2x100, Salt closing the match on D16. Paul Moody D4 edged out Campbell in a scorcher, Cowan and Brown making it ten for the visitors. Richie McSweeney D20 somehow overcoming a free scoring Bliss Wright for the hosts. MOTM Campbell and Moody.
Danny’s MOTM - Alan Walker
(20-T17-Bull) (T18-20-D20) (20-T20-D10)
Milo’s (14/10) Wee Rock (4/11) El Capitan (4/11)
WEE ROCK V HELLRAISERS This match featured husband and wife duo's the Dollings, Billy and Lesley and the Spiers, Tony and Lesley, on opposing sides, Billys' and Tony's Horrors coming out on top. Andy Forrest set the tone, taking the first triple on D6, immediately cancelled out on D2 by super baker, Cheryl McGlynn. Billy D had no problem in the next with a 114 out ( T18, 20, D20 ), Sue Spiers making it 2-2 with a nice double top. Horrors took the next two, courtesy of Spiers D4 and Sue Frew D2, for 4-2. The second half started with three straight wins and match points from Dolling D4, Graham Solomans 100, 60 out, and Forrest 100, D16. T. Spiers 2x100 proved insufficient against Lesley Dollings 95 and 48 game shot. The final two legs shared, Mike Tierney D12 and Sue Spiers nailing the Hellraisers fourth leg and MOTM as did Billy Dolling. Both couples survived the trauma and went home together. MILOS V THE GAP Despite the scoreline, Milos put up a creditable performance against a strong Gap, one likely to earn points playing a lesser side. James Brown,
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Music lover Mark Ellis the Far East beckons, where he can sample the culinary delights from Japan, Singapore and China. Talking of food, the " Potters "
Mark has two sons, Josh and Luke both currently residing in the U.K., Josh a recent visitor to Costa Blanca. Mark enjoys a 14 golf handicap, so a perfect day for him would be 18 holes at Las Colinas, followed by a visit to the salubrious restaurant surroundings of El Meson de la Costa, Torrevieja, with friends. During discussions with Mark regarding our presentation evening , l discovered he's an accomplished Flautist, Guitarist and occasional Bagpiper and despite his protestations he will NOT however be our entertainment May next, l can assure all.
lead erased by Michelle Halliday on D20. The following four legs to half time went the hosts way, Maiden D4, D20, Paddy Winterbourne mopping up the remaining 6 points from 601 and Hugh Galloway 19,D16, for 5-1, Ernie Willis and Bryan Livesey, outstanding Freakies. Andy Gildea scored his 3rd ton of the night and D16, for victory and points, over an unlucky Willis, Steph Simpson securing the draw in the 1st single. Annette Dobson a nice 49 out and Livesy 100, D10 claimed the other 2 Freakie legs. Maiden managed the unusual feat of 4 winning doubles meriting him MOTM, Livesy awarded the visitors. QUEENS V BEARS
HYENAS V DANNYS BAR
Queens went 2 up in this one, Marie Cummins and Rachel Broadhead the sharpshooters, Jade Hockton D8, finishing the 6th for the Royals three legs. Lorraine Cox 109, 125 and Hockton 140, the hosts top scorers.
As usual Bob Smiths' Dannys bar tuned up mob handed, to the point the furniture had to be rearranged to accomodate the travellers. A lively and friendly crowd, captain Bob gives them all a game sometime through the evening.
The Bears Amanda Skinner scored steadily adding 2 winning doubles, Yvonne Roufignac 2x100, 140, D20, and Liam Lumb recording 2 outs plus 7x 80+ scores, were the mainstays, Lumb the MOTM, Hockton the Queens MOTM.
With the emphasis on a good time by all, it doesn't always benefit the scoreline. Hyenas were in reasonable form, finding themselves 6 up prior to the mandatory fish n chips fayre. Mark Ellis excelling with 140, 3x100,95,85 and a D20. John Eyre supporting with two outs. Dannys opened the singles with three straight wins via John Giggs, 3x80+, 125, D7, Alan Walker, D10 ( MOTM ) and Smith 100,120, D7, defeating Ellis in a real " ding dong". Alan Havelock earned Hyenas MOTM, taking the important 7th leg and points on D20. Bob Taylor and Alex Nikolov concluding the match. EL CAPITAN V ALE HOUSE TOTTIES Like many teams will this term, the Totties came away from the champions venue winless. Some good scoring but no doubles from the visitors namely, Sharon Williams, Christine Hutchinson, Henni Oortwijn and MOTM, Kim Forbes were the highlights from the visitors. The fireworks came from all round the Caps, Arold Klimonis, 2x100, 125, oh! and two double 1's, Chris Logan, 100 plus 2 nice outs, 85 (T15, D20) and 100 (20, T20, D10). The best however and earning MOTM Andreas Liamazares with 2x100, 121, 140, D18, also including an 80 out, T16, D16. Mazo is really on fire. TIPSY TOPPERS V FREAKIE TAVERNERS l thought this match would be a little closer, it did however contain plenty of high scoring from both sides. A total of 14 tons and 31 80+ scores, evidence of a tighter match than the result suggests. Toppers move up 2 league places, level on points with Freakies but a superior leg advantage. First man " Ton Machine" Lee Maiden, opened with 2x100 and D15, the
ALE HOUSE LADS V DOMINOS Doms managed just the 1 triple in this encounter, Ray Hayes and Paul Chick, comfortably finding the T20, but not much else. The Lads best performances in the singles came from Jimmy Gray 100, 117, D3, Dale McGuiness 100,140, and Andre Wing, 85, 129, 100,D8. MOTM Dario Sierra and Ray Hayes. C.C.'S V TIARAS It's really something to see young players watch their dad, pick up some darts and get the bug for 'the arrows'. CC's Jesus Madrid is no exception and will certainly be one to watch in the coming seasons and tournaments along with the likes of Liam Lumb of Boris' Bears. With great style and ease, young Jesus got some decent scores 100, 120, 140 and a 2 darter (6-D7) in his singles against Sharon Marshall. A chip off the old block, Dad Suso Madrid's T11-1-D20 check-out gives the lad something to aspire but it won't be long before the tables are turned. Another notable performance from CC's depths came from Charles Pritchett (2 x100, 121) who collected 3 leg points out of his 4 oche appearances. The Tiaras were polished and sparkling and gave a great duet from Sharon Marshall (134) and Lisa Ivill in their pairs against Captain Cameron Nesbitt and Suso, but alas no triumph. Again it was the singles matches where the ladies shone, Simone de Lacy (105; D2), Wendy Hayward (D3) and MOTM Elizabeth Cowan (140; 16D20) getting 3 jewels for the Tiaras and Lisa (85, 83) and Pat Schofield (100) narrowly missing out on theirs. Great throw, great food, great night.
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Greenlands Bowls Club by Dave Webb n the Voyager Division, the Chestnuts were at home to County Bowls Seahawks. Final scores were - Total shots For - 85, Total shots against - 52, Points for - 8. Points against - 2.
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In the Enterprise Division the Sycamores were away to El Rancho Pintos. Final scores were -
In the Winter League Greenlands were away to Bonalba. Final scores were - Total shots for - 68, total shots against - 59, Points for - 6, Points against - 4. In the Enterprise Division The Maples were at home to La Siesta Appollos, Final scores were Total shots for - 93, Total shots against - 28. Points For - 10, Points against - 0. In The
San Luis Lions Vistabella Lanzadores Country Bowls Geckos Emerald Isle Cavaliers Greenlands Oaks Quesada Swallows San Miguel Bulldogs El Rancho Mustangs La Marina Sharks La Siesta Blues
P 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4-61 2-59 4-69 6-85 2-60 0-47
W 12 11 10 9 9 8 7 6 4 2
Pts 28 28 27 25 24 22 16 15 10 5
L O/W 4 2 5 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 7 2.5 9 1 10 1.5 12 1 13 0
Diff 74 41 28 45 24 -10 0 -48 -39 -115
DIVISION B Emerald Isle Outlaws La Marina Seagulls La Siesta Golds San Luis Tigers San Miguel Boxers Emerald Isle Outlaws La Amnga Crusaders San Miguel Boxers Vistabella Picadors
53-0 54-2 52-2 50-0 89-10 56-3 64-2 79-6 56-3
Greenlands Cedars San Miguel Boxers Emerald Isle Claymoes Quesada Swans San Luis Tigers Vistabella Picadors La Marina Seagulls La Manga Crusaders La Siesta Golds Emerald Isle Outlaws
P 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Vistabella Picadors Quesada Swans Emerald Isle Claymores Greenlands Cedars La Manga Crusaders San Luis Tigers Emerald Isle Claymores Quesada Swans La Siesta Golds
10-89 8-83 8-83 10-107 0-56 7-61 8-82 4-64 4-46
W 15 12 11 8 7 9 5 4 4 1
Pts 39 33 29 20 20 18 15 10 8 3
D 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 1
L O/W 0 4 3 4 4 3 8 2 8 2.5 6 2 9 1.5 12 1 12 0 14 0
Diff 179 83 72 7 -1 33 -44 -89 -95 -145
DIVISION C Country Bowls Panthers Greenlands Elms Quesada Swifts Vistabella Paradors El Rancho Broncos Greenlands Elms
63-4 61-4 76-5 85-8 59-1 51-3
Quesada Swifts Country Bowls Cubs Greenlands Ash Vistabella Conqiistadors Greenlands Elms Country Bowls Panthers Vistabella Paradors La Siesta Silvers El Rancho Broncos
P 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 3
La Siesta Silvers Country Bowls Cubs Greenlands Ash El Rancho Broncos Country Bowls Cubs Vistabella Conqiistadors W D 12 0 10 1 8 0 6 1 7 1 6 0 7 0 5 0 1 1
L O/W 4 3.6 5 3 4 2.5 5 2 8 1 10 2 9 1 7 1 10 0
In the Southern League Division A, The Oaks were at home to San Luis Lions, Final scores were Points For - 6, Points against - 4. No other match results from Greenlands teams have been received by the deadline of 8pm.
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Emerald Isle Cavaliers San Miguel Bulldogs San Luis Lions La Marina Sharks La Siesta Blues La Marina Sharks D 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
The Cedars were Away to San Luis Tigers, Final scores were - Total shots for - 107, total shots against - 50. Points For - 10, Points Against - 0.
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DIVISION A Country Bowls Geckos70-6 El Rancho Mustangs 74-8 Greenlands Oaks 70-6 Quesada Swallows 63-4 Vistabella Lanzadores 83-8 San Luis Lions 93-10
Southern League Division B,
Total shots for - 45, total shots against - 89, Points for - 0, Points against - 10.
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Diff 57 47 30 0 -15 -2 -21 -27 -69
6-75 6-72 5-76 2-53 9-79 7-67 Pts 31 27 21 17 17 16 14 12 3
Division (A) For the Blues an afternoon home game against Country Bowls Gecko´s who stayed in full control of the game with only one of our rinks getting within 1 shot. Lost 0-10 (Shots 61-79). Division (B) The Golds visited Quesada for an afternoon game against the Swans losing on 3 rinks with the remaining rink being; Cathleen Morrisroe, Malcolm Ayton & John Skipper who went into the final end trailing by two, then placed 3 shots closest to the jack to win (17-16). Lost 2-8 (52-81). The rearranged game away against Vistabella Picadors was played Tuesday afternoon which we won one rink by; Malcolm Ayton, Derek Barker & Sue Jordan (14-12), and 2 pts extra as the home team could only field 3 teams. Lost 4-6 (Shots 36-56). Division (C) The Silvers welcomed Greenland’s Elms to La Siesta, where both teams won on 2 rinks each but the overall shots 66-82 going to the visitors, lost 4-6. Rink winners; Dave Collins, June & David Whitworth (2117). Maxine Wright, Wayne Howlett & Graham Doel (17-13). Winter League An early start for La Siesta to Javea, and after a long day the game ended by collecting 2 pts from the home team courtesy of; Cathleen Morrisroe, Pat Moore, Irene Laverick & Mike Inns (14-13). Lost 28 (Shots 50-68). Well done to all with thanks to Joan & Mike for playing at short notice. Enterprise Afternoon away game to Greenland’s for the Apollos playing the Maples with problems start to finish, one player no show so the reserve used then a shoulder injury caused rink 5 to be stopped. Bad day at the office, result 0-10 (Shots 28-93). Discovery Country Bowls was the Venue for the Pioneers against the Flamingos a result which could have gone either way with both teams battling right to the end, result 1–9 (Shots 60-68) unfortunately we lost narrowly on 3 rinks with Skip Alan Ralph`s team collecting 1 pt. Voyager The Sputniks hosted Greenland’s Beach and cruised to a deserved victory by leading on 3 rinks from start to finish, collecting a further 2pts for the overall (Shots 85-59) result 8-2. Winning rinks; Tony Campbell, Jean & Dave Giddings (26-12). Steve Gray, June & David Whitworth (25-13). Jim Gwynn, Janet & Graham Doel (22-14). Contact President George 865 772 498 or Captain Wendy 633 068 399 if interested in joining.
EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB On Monday morning the Pintos entertained Greenlands Sycamores and enjoyed the experience, it always is easier to enjoy yourself if winning of course, but we were in good company and the match was played in good spirits. The Pintos took all the points with a good shots margin. Sheila Cox, Malc Sykes and Mike Cox 25-14. Brian Harris, Diane Yates and Richard Lee 18-10. Ann Taylor, Pam Harris and Bob Day 17-16. Chris Ziepe, John Ziepe and Bob Taylor 29-5. Meanwhile the Raiders were playing at Vistabella against the Buggies and put in a good effort in drawing one rink and running very close in another. Colin Fleming, Dolly Ford and Dave Haynes 14-16. David Baker, Judy Foley and Ron Greenstreet 12-20. Sue Ziepe, Steve Ziepe and Marion Haynes 19-19. Sheila Millward, Brian Gilham and Jim Eastwood 10-28. On Wednesday the Broncos played their rescheduled match from the 22nd of October, at home to Country Bowls Cubs and battled in windy and difficult conditions. Although 3 rinks were very close, they came away with just the one point, but the match was played in good spirits and that is all that matters. Friday morning found the Mustangs entertaining a strong San Miguel Bulldogs, in windy and cold conditions, but the Mustangs all played well and took advantage of the home mat to take 3 rinks and the overall shots. Meanwhile the Broncos were at Vistabella playing the Paradores, in equally dodgy conditions, they played well and came away with one rink. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com
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SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB By Barry Jones On Saturday, 30th October, San Miguel Boxers were at home to Quesada Swans, this was a re-arranged match from Friday 22nd October. San Miguel won 6 -4, 79 shots to 64. Both winning triples had the same aggregate, Bob Nesbitt, Eddie Cowan and Dave Champion won 25 -6; Val Hignett, Stan North and Bob Donnelly won 29 -10. On Monday San Miguel Alsatians were home To Quesada Pearls losing 2 - 8 57 shots to 84, The winning triple were Jan Farmer, Tom Dalgleish and Eddie Cowan 23 - 10. Also on Monday San Miguel Beagles were away to Emerald Isle Titans losing 1 - 9, 63 shots to 92. Noel Davis, Gail Willshire and Ron Nairey picked up their only point. San Miguel Dalmations also played Monday and were away to Emerald Isle Moonrakers winning 6 - 4, 68 shots to 61, the best winning triple were Bob Nesbitt, Alan Harris and Dave Champion 24 shots to 10. On Friday morning San Miguel Boxers were home to La Manga Crusaders winning 10 - 0 89 shots to 56. Best winning triple were Frank Scotthern, Bill Brownlee and Eddie Cowan 25 -13. On Friday afternoon San Miguel Bulldogs were away to El Rancho Mustangs where they lost 2 - 8, 59 shots to 74. The best winning triple were Carol Broomfield, Bob Graham and Steve Cantley 19 shots to 13. A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm - 5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and bowls available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1.45pm. We welcome all bowlers who would like to join San Miguel B.C. as we are a unique club we only pay owner fees and a club fee and NO LEAGUE RINK FEES. For further information on San Miguel B.C please contact club secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905 or club president Alan Campbell on 606 676 118 For further info on San Miguel B.C please contact club secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905 or club president Alan Campbell on 606 676 118
SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB BY SHEILA CAMMACK Another busy week for our players, fortunately the weather behaved allowing us to play our previously washed out matches. But the temperature has dropped, so shorts are gradually being replaced with warmer clothes. South Alicante League: Enterprise Div. Monday 1st Nov Klingons at home to Vistabella Albatrosses had a hard fought battle, taking 4pts-6, close shots 65-71. Winners: Margaret Morrison, Pam Lockett, Neil Morrison 22-14, Tricia Reilly, Vic Mahomet, Pat Reilly 15-12. Discovery Div. Trekkers were home v EI Neptunes, in a close match 4pts-6, 63 shots-73. Winners: Brian White, Brenda Brown, Steve Penfold 21-15, Dee Hoey, Chris Lythe, Pete Ayres 20-15. Southern League (matches re-arranged after storms on 22nd Oct). 2nd Nov, Tigers had a great result away v EI Outlaws, points 7-3, shots 7156. Winners: Dee Hoey, Ralph Jones, Derrick Cooper 27-12, Brian White, Pauline Johnson, Brenda Brown 14-14, Ian & Sue Ross, Lyndon Johnson 18-16. Lions had an excellent result, Thurs 4th, home v La Marina Sharks, 10pts-0, 93 shots-47. Winners: Trish Reilly, Vic Mahomet, Pat Reilly 2415, Helen Hammond, Bill Webb, Scott Malden 25-11, Giuseppe Galelli, Keith Jones, Neil Morrison 24-9, Jane Hamill, Sheila Cammack, Stewart Hamill 20-12. Wednesday 3rd, Winter League away v Benitachell, thanks again to members who were prepared to play when we were short; some for the first time in Winter League. Against the weather forecast we had rain on the journey north but fortunately it cleared before we started, although the green changed as the water dried out in patches & the strong gusty winds added to the challenge for all of us. However we had a great result: 10pts-0, 77shots-60. Well done to all winners: Giuseppe Galelli, Sheila Cammack, Pete Ayres, Neil Morrison 19-11, Pauline Johnson, Bill Webb, Pam Lockett, Scott Malden (the “Comeback Kids”) 18-16, Jane Hamill, Terry Baylis, Tricia Reilly, Stewart Hamill 16-13, Chris Jackson, Dee Hoey, June & Keith Jones 24-20. Southern League Friday 5th Lions away v Greenlands Oaks; we had some great comebacks making it a really close match; 2 wins each but we were just pipped on shots, 69-70, so 4pts-6. Winners: Trish Reilly, Vic Mahomet, Pat Reilly 19-13, Helen Hammond, Bill Webb, Scott Malden 16-15. Tigers home v Greenlands Cedars had a tough match against a strong team, points 0-10, shots 50-107. Hopefully after all the ups & downs we’ll try it again next week!
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A chilly morning greeted 27 members of the La Marina Golf Society, for the start of their "Captians Day" day of golf, at the El Plantio Golf Course. A shotgun start on the Par 3, 9 hole course started off the day, followed by a light snack, then the members moved on to the 18 hole course. The weather soon warmed up and a most enjoyable day was had by all. Later in the evening the players and guests enjoyed an excellent meal at the La Marina Sports Complex and the presentation of the day's winners were announced and presented by Eileen Honey, whose late husband Roger was a founder member. The winner of the Par 3, 9 hole course was Frank Cullen with 20 points, the 18 hole course had joint players Lyn Young and Dave Slightham with 31 points each, however, on countback Lyn Young was deemed the winner. Not too disappointed Dave did win the two's pot.
Carp-R-Us took a break from their Autumn League to fish their Autumn Cup at the El Bosquet complex.
Vistabella Bowls Club With Brian Zelin Saturday 30th October, Vistabella Conquistadors were Away to Greenlands Elms in a re- arranged match, winning on 2 Rinks and Drawing on 1 Rink. Denise Howell, Roy Widgery, Alan Bannister 21-13. Rosemarie Savage, Ken Savage, Alice Howe 21-12. Hillary James, Steve Baxter, Derek Howe 14-14. Shots 6751 Points 7-3. Monday 1st November, Vistabella Albatrosses were Away to San Luis Klingons, winning on 2 Rinks and also getting the Shots. Neil Burrows, Mo Foulcer, Martin Foulcer 29-16, Sandra Burrows, Arthur Brown, Gary Thorpe 25-12, Shots 71-65, Points 6-4. Vistabella Drivers were Away to La Marina Pathfinders, Winning on just 1 Rink. Frank Barclay, Stuart Allman, Derek Stevenson 19-11. Shots 52-89, Points 2-8. Vistabella Buggies were at Home to El Rancho Raiders, winning on 3 Rinks and Drawing on 1 Rink, Shots, 83-55, Pts 9-1. Tuesday 2nd November, Vistabella Picadors were at Home to La Siesta Gold in a rearranged match, winning on 2 Rinks and getting the Shots. Pauline Rafferty, Jeff Neve, Pat Rafferty 18-16. Frank Barclay, Stuart Allman, Del Stevenson 26-6. Shots 56-46, Points 6-4. Friday 5th November, Vistabella Lanzadores were at Home to La Siesta Blue's, Winning on 3 Rinks plus the Shots. Sue Kemp, Sandra Burrows, Brian Zelin 2010, Neil Burrows, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 28-13, Kath Reid, Barbara Brown, Ian Kenyon 17-16. Shots, 83-60 Points 8-2. Vistabella Paradors were at Home to El Rancho Broncos, Winning on 3 Rinks plus the Shots, Peter Caldwell, Bill Taylor, Sue Wilson 3211, Maureen Slater, Alan Fordam, Freddie Willey 21-14, Janet Parr, John Ridley, Steve Parr 17-14, Points, 85-53. Points, 8-2. Vistabella Picadors were Away to Emerald Isle Outlaws, Winning on all Rinks, a very good result, Pauline Rafferty, Jeff Neve, Pat Rafferty 20-17, Stan Dibble, Frank Barclay, Stuart Allman 18-17, Barry Tarling, John Goddard, Brian Pointon 26-11. Ron Smith, Helen Marshall, Paul Durham 25-8. Shots, 89-53. Points, 10-0.
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Willy Moons was the match winner from peg 5
It was the first morning with single figure temperatures and the feeling was it could be a hard match, and so it proved. Fish were very loath to feed, and everyone struggled for bites. The match was won by Willy Moons from peg 5.
We also had nearest the pin winners, who were, Gill Ludkiewicz on holes 7 and 14, Dave Slightham on hole 9 and Elspeth Craig on hole 18. In an effort to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal, the members donated money for each time they landed in bunkers or the water, and during the evening we held a raffle, whereby we raised around 200 euro for the appeal.
Willy had 11.88kg caught on his normal feeder and pellet method. Second was Tom Marshall from peg 7 with 5.47kg again using the feeder but this time with bread on the hook. Third was Terry Stroud (peg 3) with 4.99kg using feeder with corn or maggot and fourth was Jackie Breslin (peg 1a) on feeder and maggot. There were also four anglers on pegs 20-23, but the less said about that section the better, although Steve Fell did manage several carp before he had to leave early.
The International League 2021 Federación de Golf de la Comunitat Valenciana Saturday the 30th of October 104 players participated in the final round of this years' tournaments, The International League and The Presidents' Trophy at Alicante golf. Thankfully the rain held off until we had finished our games. The course has undergone a major renovation program with new greens and tee boxes. Congratulations to Jose and Aberto on the condition of the course. The final classification in all three tournaments was decided on the day. Tension was particularly high in the second division where first played second in a winner takes it all match, as it transpired this match ended in a tie.
Emerald Isle Bowls by Elwyn Morris The Titans started the week off with a great 9-1 (2-63) win against San Miguel Beagles, winners were L Ponsford, S Marks, R Marks 30-15, J Pooley, G Ponsford, AM Gerrard 24-12, S Verity, S Elvin, D Gerrard 17-15. P Coffey, JO Pering, B Kavanagh drew 21-21 Neptunes were away at San Luis Trekkers and came away with a very good 6-4 (73-63) win, winners were M Ellis, P Creswell, P Heaney 29-12, J Mulloy, G Odell, M Odell 14-11 Moonrakers played at home slipping to a 4-6, (62-68) loss to San Miguel Dalmations, winners K Alderson, K John, E Sheppard 22-12, C Selby, C Wilson, G Wallis 16-15 Claymores played their rearranged game at Country bowls against La Manga Crusaders and they got a fine 82 (82 -64) victory, winners were M Ellis, A Malcolm, K Jolliffe 23-11, S Johnson, S Ellis, P Creswell 24-17, J Mulloy, G Dyer, J Loughran 16-15 Outlaws played their rearranged home game against San Luis Tigers and were beaten 3-7 (56-71). Winners were R Adams, R Mulloy, P Heaney 14-12, M Riley, S Adams, R Andrews drew 14-14
The final results for the three tournaments are as follows. The Presidents' Trophy was won by San Miguel GS with 394 points total from two games. Second place went to The Celtic Tigers on 379 points. The International League Division II finished with one point separating three teams. Third place went to the newcomers to the league Bigastro GS 7pts. Second place went to The Ex-Pats also on 7 pts. The overall winners and second division champions, Altea GS with 8 pts. Division 1 final results were equally as close. In third place on handicap, The Players GS 7pts. Second place went to San MIguel GS on 9pts. The winner of the division The Celtic Tigers on 10pts. Congratulations to all the winners and those fortunate enough to win a prize. There are a number of people who need to be thanked on behalf of the participants. Firstly the federation who provide the financial backing for this ever popular tournament.
El Cid were the hosts for the Winter League on Wed and the result was a win for the Isle by 6-4 (69-72), winners were S Verity, Jo Pering, Julian Pering, R Marks 17-15, J Pooley, S Elvin, S Marks, C Lindgren 15-13, P Coffey, G Ponsford, C Smyth, J Smyth 24-23 Thursday brought the Premier 20 KO game, played home and away against Quesada. In a very close fixture the Isle came out on top taking 4 rinks each. The Aggregate was 145--135 to the ISLE. Home winners were S Verity, Jo Pering, Julian Pering 20-17, Away winners were G Ponsford, D Gerrard, 2714, S Kavanagh, P Coffey, B Kavanagh 24-10, L Ponsford, M Veale, C Smyth, J Smyth 19-11 Cavaliers travelled to Country Bowls Geckos on Friday and they come away with 4 points (61-70) Winners were N Prior, G Ponsford, D Gerrard 16-11, M Veale. C Smyth. A M Gerrard 20-18 Claymores played at La Siesta Golds and they had a fine 8-2 (83-52) win, winners were M Ellis, J Loughran, K Jolliffe 27-8. S Ellis, G Odell, M Odell 22-15, B Taylor, P Creswell, E Morris 22-16 Outlaws were at home to Vistabella Picadors suffering a 0-10 defeat 0-10 (53-89)
All in all, a very disappointing day where, unusually for the venue, feeder triumphed over pole. Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or on the Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca. The federation likewise provides an official referee at all the games. Thank you Andres and Alfredo for your support. On the day we were also treated to cocktails and drinks in Alicante Golf and we again must thank the federation and of course Emillio, restaurant manager. To Denis McCormack for his financial skills and assistance throughout the tournament, go raibh math agut. Lastly to the teams and their captains' it was fantastic to see so many remain behind and share in the celebrations, thank you. If there are any societies out there who would like information on how to register and take part in next year's competition, will you please send an email to johnobrienalicante@gmail.com. The competition is open to all those federated in Valencia and the cost/green fee of each match is 260 euro per team of eight players.
La Marina Bowls Club with Dave Hadaway I would like to start with some good news from last week. Unfortunately, we could not receive the Seagulls results in time to post but it is worth waiting for – La Marina Seagulls 7 – Emerald Isle Claymores 3, and it also made a liar of me as Emerald Isle was involved. (Last week they were not). Monday 1st Nov saw our Explorers visit the Quesada Diamonds with a not so satisfactory result of losing 2 points to 8, despite our ladies trip of Mo Kidd, Wendy Latham and Shirley Hadaway winning 25 – 9 and Don Fowkes trip losing 13-14 when Brenda Rees played a winning shot with her last wood. Meanwhile at home our Pathfinders faced the Drivers from Vistabella and won 8 – 2 with a resounding shot difference 89 – 52. Our top trip being Len and Sue Daniels with Audrey Birch leading with a win of 2710. Barclays Properties League, 4 games to go and it is getting to be a 2horse race, or rather a Lambs V Lions race. They have pulled away from the other 3 contenders, namely Panda, Dolphins and Koalas. This leaves this week’s games to be critical with the Lambs playing the Lions, and the Pandas playing the Koalas. The top 5 at present read Lambs 79, Lions 78, Pandas 67, Dolphins 64, and Koalas 63 points. Wednesday should be good day to watch bowls as there is so much at stake, and as always followed by a nice lunch available to all. Thursday and Tom's Explorers continued their cancelled game against the St Louis Lions with a very disappointing 0 points to 10, obviously Thursday is not a good day for us to play. Friday 5th November there will be no published results as my pa (Shirley) is playing away in the afternoon and will not be back in time to post any – you will have to wait with bated breath for next week’s report. Unless of course any of you went along to support the teams.
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BINGO! Eyes down for World boxing champ Fury, Flintoff and Redknapp It was eyes down for World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury, former England cricket star Freddie Flintoff and ex-Liverpool, Spurs and England footballer Jamie Redknapp playing a spot of bingo!
on of the world," said Redknapp.
The famous sports trio were filming at Buzz Bingo, on Marine Road East in Morecambe, Lancashire, where Fury lives with his family..
It is expected to be a part of the show's Road Trip spin off where Redknapp, Flintoff and host Romesh Ranganathan visit numerous locations with guest stars.
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THE ISLE OF PURBECK (formerly Studland Bay) Golf Club was founded in 1892, when the coming of the railway led to hotels and summer visitors to this part of Dorset. The contours and unforgiving nature of the 6,295 yd. heathland course, allegedly designed by Harry Colt, mean that anything other than straight accurate hitting is punished, especially on the par 34 back nine, and it's easy to be distracted with breathtaking views of the Isle of Wight, Bournemouth, and Poole harbour. In 1965 the club was bought by a retired director of The Wilkinson Sword Company, and members still play for swords in the annual trophy (and probably still duel with them if there's a dispute.) The original strict dress code has been relaxed under it's present American owners, and course architects Lobb & Ptnrs and a new “Master of the Greens” are bringing it back to top condition. One of the previous owners of the course was Dr. Darrell-Walters and his wife Enid Blyton, who's treasured putter is still on display, and who based some of her books in the area, (remember her “Five Fall in a Bunker) although in those days the Famous Five, especially Timmy, would certainly have been banned from the clubhouse. THE MENS' AND WOMENS' 2021 Australian
Flintoff and Redknapp visited Fury as part of Sky comedy panel show 'A League Of Their Own', with their episode with The Gypsy King to be aired at a future date.
Open tournaments have both been cancelled due to travel restrictions. Golf Australia had already pushed back this year's mens' event in Sydney from November to February 2022, but it's now been called off entirely. The womens' 2022 tournament, scheduled for Adelaide in February, has now also been cancelled. It's the second year in a row that the Australian Open has not been played. Not quite the Mick Dundee spirit! RORY MCILROY's DESOLATION after the Ryder Cup was lifted after he carded a final-round six-under-par 66 to finish 25 under and take the CJ Cup in Las Vegas, taking his career tally to 20 PGA Tour titles. Starting two behind leader Rickie Fowler on the Sunday, five birdies and an eagle gave him his second win of 2021 after the Wells Fargo Championship in May. Matt Fitzpatrick was also consoled for his Ryder Cup disappointment by winning the Andalucia Masters with a 2-under 69 on the tough Valderrama course, making 15 straight pars, then two birdies on his last three holes. So Matt is all smiles again, and Rory has decided he won't take six months off after all. Rory can't see players winning two or more Majors a year any more. He commented recently:
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HOW TO USE A WEIGHTED CLUB?
“I think the Tiger era is over, it's too hard now.” Sitting at breakfast at the CJ Cup he asked Dustin Johnson: “Are you going to Maui (Tournament of Champions Kapalua) as usual?” Dustin replied gruffly “I'm not in.” “Oh, sorry,” Rory stammered. “I forgot” he said later, “but if World No. 3 Dustin Johnson hasn't had a win this year it just shows how tough it is out there.” Rory winning the Cup that week probably didn't help lift Dustin's mood. MUCH TO HIS CHAGRIN Collin Morikawa suffered a career first during the Zozo Championship in Japan, shanking his ball straight into the trees. “Welcome to the club,” Justin Thomas wrote, consolingly. Collin needn't have been so embarrassed. Even Tiger has had the odd “J Arthur” although players take the “Shh - you know
advanced years, will have a positive impact on both your overall performance and will help you to avoid injury. If you are really serious about your golf you will probably already have a physical fitness program involving a total body workout of approx one to two hours a couple of times per week. If you do not have the time for such a physical workout schedule then I suggest the use of a weighted club (without a ball) before you play or before a practise session. An alternative to a weighted club is to swing two clubs at the same time because nobody can swing these too quickly. The weighted club is ideal your upper body muscles but you MUST swing the club slowly.
what!” seriously. Even we amateurs are reluctant to mention a shank; the equivalent of actors mentioning the 'Scottish Play.' THE TOP PRO GOLFERS don't suffer too much. Courses are manicured and the weather is usually great. The sun-kissed course at the Zozo Championship was so perfect it looked computergenerated. It's all a bit samey, just for once it would be nice to see a shaggy course and a howling gale with players holding onto their hats. No chance, they will all be trooping off to Tiger's Hero Challenge just before Christmas. Where? You guessed it – The Bahamas. Until next time: Happy Golfing, and many thanks for all contributions to the RBL this month. Contact Mick for your regripping and repairs. 638 859 475.
Loosen up first to warm up the muscles. Start each swing from the address position. Swing slowly to avoid pulling a muscle. Swing the club and don’t let the club swing you because the momentum can pull you all over the place if you are not careful. Maintain your body position when swinging the club, particularly your spine angle. I will discuss in later articles a full fitness and body workout that will help your golf but the simple use of the weighted club will assist those of you with limited time or physical capabilities.
I am not talking about the Fred Flintstone caveman types amongst you.
If swung properly, a weighted club can also increase your swing speed.
Increasing and maintaining flexibility in your muscles, particularly in
Here are the key essentials to using the weighted club:
Remember however that if you use the weighted club immediately prior to your round of golf to remove it from your bag because not only could you be penalised for having too many clubs in the bag but you will also find if heavy to carry around for 5 hours.
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LATE, LATE DRAMA FOR TEN MAN THADER a necessary follow up. Straight up the other end, and it was a case of a game of pin ball gone mad!
Aspe UD ................1 CD Thader .............1 to pick the ball out of his net far too early, following a shot inside his far post.
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hen Quino received his marching orders after 84 mins, it looked odds on that Thader would lose to a solitary 90 second goal, but instead they produced their best football of the match.
Things then got a bit silly, as the ref proceeded to book 3 players inside the first 9 mins. Dani Lucas had a good effort which just missed the target on 13 mins, then 8 mins later, his Thader team mate Ruben, forced a magnificent acrobatic save from Aspe's keeper.
No less than on 5 occasions did Thader's defence attempt to clear the ball from their box up field, but each time it was returned with interest. Quino's red card was for a reckless challenge on Aspe's keeper, although a more lenient ref may have decided that the ball was there to be won, and issued only a caution. Nevertheless, the big number 9 will now miss 3 matches, which is one hell of a blow to his team.
Surprisingly, both Rosquin and Lloyd were relegated to the subs bench, but the pair would play major parts following their entrance after the interval.
Having already been booked, Javi was fortunate not to collect another on 35 mins, much to the disgust of the few home fans sitting nearby.
It was a culture shock on arriving at Los Fuentes Stadium, Aspe, for this mountainous region was a far cry from the sun-soaked climate of Rojales. In fact, it was brass monkey weather, which caught out the more naive ex pat fans.
A rather attractive lady assistant ref came to Thader's rescue on 37 mins, when she correctly adjudged that a 2nd Aspe goal was offside.
Such joy and relief followed, as the vintage centre back hammered the ball into the back of the net. Get in there!!
Dani Lucas became Thader's 3rd booking of a frustrating half, when he was deemed to have dived inside the penalty area, although from my vantage point it did look like a foul.
Inside stoppage time, Lloyd should have got a brace, but from Berni's cross, his header lacked direction.
Dani Lucas Photo courtesy Thader FB Page
The drama wasn't over there, for from the very last kick of the match, Aspe squandered an easy goal scoring opportunity.
Thader still occupy a playoff spot with 18 points from 9 games played, but the chasing pack is getting ever closer.
A 1-1 draw was probably a fair result, but being the 3rd such score line on the trot, early season promise is showing signs of waning.
Next Sunday 14 November, ko 1130, at Moi Gomez Stadium, rock bottom Alicante University will be the visitors, for another Preferente league match encounter.
Over the last few seasons, Thader have made a habit of conceding early goals, and this match was no exception. Almost a carbon copy of the previous week’s goal for Murada, the defence were slow to react to the danger, resulting in Chema having
Guardamar Soccer CD top under skipper Gregorio In Valencia 2nd Regional G16 Guardamar Soccer CD top the table under the leadership of captain Gregorio Ortiz, following a 4-1 away win on Saturday at Monovar Atletico A, who drop to seventh. Gregario was on the scoresheet with a brace while Niño and Quiñones got a goal apiece. CF Inter Santa Pola and Athletic Club Torrellano B took a point apiece in a 1-1
QUESADA BC ROUND UP BY STEVE HIBBERD Two of our 3 teams were in action last Monday, with only Rubies having a day off. In the top division of the South Alicante league, Pearls visited San Miguel, coming away with a fine 8-2 victory over the Bulldogs. Here's the winning rinks - C Brazier, T Morgan, P Morgan 33-9. G Phillips, M France, J Prokopowycz 22-7. M Highland, C Dye, C Highland 24-18. Not to be outdone, Diamonds achieved the same score line at home to La Marina Explorers. Well
Pascual was the next recipient of a yellow card, as Thader were still coming to terms with the refs' lack of tolerance. Jony tried a long-range effort on 55 mins, which although being fumbled, failed to attract draw. FB Redován CF B hit five in a 5-3 home win against Callosa Deportiva CF B to go fifth in the table, with Callosa sitting second bottom.
With 90 minutes about to show on the giant electric clock, a perfectly floated cross by Rosquin, found Lloyd lurking at the far post.
A brace for Guardamar’s skipper Gregario
SUDUKO SOLUTION
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Formentera CF dropped to third spot after being held to a goalless draw against CD Horadada. In the Valencia 1st Regional Group 9 Alguena CF went into second place following a 2-1 home win against CF Atletico Algorfa, who drop to third. Orihuela CF B took a point in a home 0-0 draw against CD Benijofar to move up to thirteenth place. Meanwhile in the local Torrevieja v Montesinos derby there was a blow for the home side who lost their first game of the season to Monte by 2-0. done you lot - S Heath, S Hibberd, T Voisey 28-13. A Bowen, B Elliott, S Cooper 19-13. P Rees, B Armstrong, B Rees 14-13. On Thursday afternoon, the 1st round of the premier 20 cup against Emerald Isles took place. At home, T Morgan won the singles, whilst away, P Morgan won the singles, M France & J Prokopowycz won their pairs match, as well as the rinks team of B Miller, V Campbell, P Farrell, F Roberts. Therefore, with the score being 4-4, overall shots came into play, which went Emerald Isles way by a margin of 10. Finally, Friday saw another round of Southern league fixtures. Swallows were up against La Marina
However, the two teams meet again on Wednesday in the 3rd round of La Nostra Copa with an 8pm kick off at the Estaban Rosado. Entry to the game is free if you take along 1 kg of food which will be donated by the club to local charities. Sharks, and although they lost by 4 points to 6, these two sets of trips did the biz - B Trinder, S Hibberd, S Heath 23-18. G Carnell, V Campbell, J Prokopowycz 1615. Swans travelled to La Maria, where against the Seagulls, they recorded an emphatic 8-2 victory, courtesy of this little lot - C Bowles, D Gould, K Bowles 36-7. G Kershaw, A Linley, B Armstrong 17-11. S Barnes, D Barnes, T Voisey 21-16. Last but not least, Swifts fought out a nail biting 5 all draw against Greenlands Ash. T Brinton, J Brinton, P Bradbury 20-10 and M Lamberton, B Miller, J Pitt 32-13, were the 2 winning rinks, in a match that finished with a shots difference of 76-76.
TRIVEA QUIZ
(Tom Jones), g. Cool for Cats
ANSWERS FROM PAGE 14:
(Squeeze), h. Siamese Cat Song
1. Oklahoma, 2. The Bell Rocket Belt (the one man jet propulsion device), 3. a: Coppola, 4. d: The Berlin Air Bridge, 5. Socrates, 6. Artichoke, 7. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 8. New Zealand, Auckland. (The Sky Tower). 9. The de Havilland 'Comet'. 10. a. Stray Cat Strut (Stray Cats), b. Cats in the cradle (Harry Chapin), c. Stray Cat Blues (Rolling Stones), d. Year of the Cat (Al Stewart), e. Honky Cat (Elton John), f. What's new pussycat
(Peggy Lee). 11. Lebanon. 12. Alien Resurrection (Alien 4). 13. Juniper. 14. Laurence Olivier. 15. Tirpitz. 16. c. 7 Good Reasons and d. Dead Arm Shiraz are actual Australian wines. The rest of course appear in the famous Monty Python sketch "Some people in this country poo poo Australian table wines". 17. Vedas. 18. Sleeping Beauty. 19. Here's my story it's sad but true. 20. 14
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