DGT WARNS AGAINST SCAMS TO OBTAIN DRIVING LICENCE

pages that offer to obtain a driver's licence without the need to take any type of knowledge test, neither theoretical nor practical, the General Directorate of Traffic wants to alert everyone that this practice and belief is completely impossible. In Spain it is essential to pass an exam in order to obtain a driving licence or, for non-EU foreigners who already have one, exchange it for a Spanish one in case of being a citizen of countries with which there is an exchange agreement.

through which they ask the interested party to send all the complete information (name, surname, ID, date of birth, etc.), in addition to a photograph of the owner and another of the firm.

Once, supposedly, they have verified the authenticity of the data, they send the number of the current account in which the requested amount must be deposited by bank transfer and, after receiving the payment of said amount, they disappear without a trace.

The DGT has issued a warning about potential scams to obtain a driving licence, pointing out that it is essential to pass an exam to obtain a driving licence in Spain, except in some cases where an exchange agreement is in place.

Non-EU foreigners must exchange their licence, if they already have one, for a Spanish one if they are citizens of countries with which there is an exchange agreement. If there is no exchange agreement with the country of origin, it is mandatory to pass a theoretical and a practical exam.

For UK nationals, who now fall into the non-EU category, there is still a very short-term agreement in place for the exchange of some licences. Given the proliferation of Internet

The Central Research and Analysis Group (GIAT Central) of the Traffic Group of the Guardia Civil, has been investigating in recent weeks several pages of this type in which it is offered to obtain a "legal" Spanish driving licence simply paying an amount of money that, for example, in the case of permit B amounts to 850 euro.

These types of pages usually always use the same procedure to defraud users. They are advertised on the Internet, with a mobile phone number as the only way of contact,

They are usually temporary web pages, with Spanish telephone numbers of non-existent holders, which do not allow calls to be received but only data and which, furthermore, are constantly changing so as not to leave traces of their activity. These types of scams are usually directed at migrants from third countries who are led to think that it is possible to obtain a driving licence without taking any prior examination, which is why Traffic insists on making it clear that this is impossible.

Final League Tables

DIVISION 1 P Pts Legs

Mind The Gap101883

Hub Hyenas101472

El Capitan101059

Tipsy Toad Toppers10855

CC's Flyers10748

CC’s Bees10339

DIVISION 2

Leeson Street Trotters101572

Ck1 Lads101572

Milo´s101267

Freakie Taverners10853

Danny's Bar10549

Fallen Angels10547

DIVISION 3

Ck1 Ladybirds101880

Tipsy Toad Tiaras101264

Domino's Desperados10959

Hub Hellraisers10853

Angel Delights10751

Pint Depot Queens10440

Cup Semi Finals Results

K.O. CUP AT THE NEW TAVERN, SAN MIGUEL

C.K.1 Lads 8-4 C.C.Bees

Mind the Gap 9-3 C.C.Flyers

AUXILIARY CUP AT C.C.'S BAR, LA ZENIA

Tipsy Toad Toppers 7-6 Hub Hyenas

Leeson St. Trotters 12-0 P.D.Queens

Some impressive arrows this Cup week, a couple of 180's, a 13 dart 501 and a real nail biter down at C.C.'s. Disappointingly Pint Depot Queens couldn't raise a team, despite previously published dates, taking the opportunity away from the team beaten in the previous round.

Both finals now take place this week at the Tipsy Toad (8th June) 8-30pm start. Spectators most welcome for the final matches of yet another successful Serenity Insurance league programme.

PRESENTATION EVENING

JUNE 22ND - LOS CUCALOS

The end of season prize giving is just a couple of weeks away. Entry for registered players is f.o.c. their guests most welcome, to enjoy a table buffet and wine, not forgetting some super raffle prizes, "Table Magic" from Graeme Mykal, and plenty of terrific music till late from D.J. "Connor Solo". Come along and support your team and individual prize winners. Points of contact for tickets are team captains or League Secretary, Simone de Lacy.

K.O.CUP SEMI FINALS

MIND THE GAP V C.C.FLYERS against Smith 134,100,96, "Sanders" banged in another 17 darter 100,100, 25,100,136, out in 2 on D10.

Similar scoring in the opening triples, but Gap took all 3. James Brown nailed a D20 after 123,140, for the 1st, Paul Moody the 2nd on D8 and Bliss Wright the 3rd with a 58 out. Flyers, Jesus Madrid 2x100,Matt Smith 125 and Chelsea Campbell with a hat full of scores, easily found the T20 but no doubles.

Andy Flavell and Campbell, 140,81,85,D9 were late Flyers winners. POTM - Brown - Campbell.

C.K1 LADS V C.C.'S BEES

This tie was finely poised at 3 apiece at the break, Lads Kevin Wood outstanding with 2x100,125,140, 2x80+ and 2 outs of 92 and 56. Darren Hurcombe 100 provided the other point on D20. Bees legs via Paul Tollafield 100, D10 and Liam Lumb, D2,D8 plus 2x100. Steve Dalton backing up with 140,100,97.

Cup matches, playing just one leg can be a real lottery, both sides finding T20 regularly in the singles, but few opportunities when it came to a double. Dalton 140,81,D4 edged Lads in front, Hurcombe 100,D5 made it 5-3, Les Adams 180,90,D1 just got the better of Lumb 85,140 for 6-3. The in form Wood figured next and continued his winning ways with 100,85,81,D4 for the tie and place in the final. POTM - Adams - Lumb.

By Paul Durrant

it all square in a tight leg versus Solomans 2x100 and Paddy Winterbourne. 3-3.

De Lacy wacked in a 180 and D17 for 4-3, Ellis 140,D2, defeating Maiden 126. Solomans 100,D10 overcame Dario Sierra 85,121, Spence coming out on top against Rodford for 5 all.

Winterbourne 81,85,96,D16 got the better of Alan Havelock, Toppers in sight of the winning post at 6-5. Wing rescued the tie for the Hub with a solid performance against Galloway, finding D14, after 99,140,95.

Smith 135,93 and Suso M. a nice 66 out pulled one back for Flyers, only for Sam Salt 140, and Paul Moody 100,85, D16, followed by a Chez Liam 140 and Darren Sanderson D5, to close the half 5-1 up. Salt resumed the clash with an excellent win over Charles Pritchett 100, Salt recording a 17 darter to include 100,140,97 and out in 2 with 54. Suso M. faced an in form Brown to save the match for Flyers, having just one opportunity in the Cup format.

Brown obviously in a hurry to change beer barrels, blitzed the very capable Suso, in just 13 darts. 100,100,180,89, D16 in one. The match now won at 7-1, Sanderson flexed his darting muscles

Auxiliary Cup Semi Final Tipsy Toad Toppers V Hub Hyenas

As Cup holders, Hyenas fancied their chances against Toppers, having already beaten them twice, plus a draw during the league format. The match was tight, neither team gaining more than a one leg advantage, Mark Ellis D20 opening Hyenas account Lee Maiden 125,100.

Graham Solomans levelled on 60. Hyenas Jay Wilkinson made it 1-2 on D16, Ellis adding 100,140. Hugh Galloway and Phil de Lacy 100,92,99,D10 balanced the tie, Andre Wing nailing 100,95.

Maiden and John Rodford 100,125,D12, got the Toad in front for the 1st time, shortlived though, as Wilkinson 140,D10 and Pete Spence 100,95 made

Now 6-6 the match reverted to the old fashioned 1001 team game, as a decider. And what a tentative affair, Toppers winning the bull for 1st throw, the scores up and down Yo Yo like, until Solomans nailed D2 and congratulations all round.

San Miguel Bowls Club Bymarywhitelock

Monday saw the San Miguel Moors at home to Vistabella Fairways where they had an excellent 9-3 win. Some close games as the shots of 83 to 81 show. Highest winning triple was Allan Patterson, Ken Hope and Sheila Booth who won 25-12. Lynn Greenland, Pat McEwan and Stuart Hemmings won 17-13 and our ladies trip of Margaret Patterson, Janet Parr an Sandi Hannan winning 19-18.

The San Miguel Christians were away against Country Bowls Red Kites where they lost 10-2 with the only winning triple of Ian Hope, Stan North and Bob Donnelly winning 20-18. Shots were 61 to SM and 121 to Country Bowls.

Wednesday 31st May saw San Miguel Sheriffs take on Greenlands Giants but it was a bad day at the office for the Sheriffs losing 0-12, however there were a couple of games that could have gone either way with the gents singles losing 21-19 and the pairs losing 22-21. Shots were 71-102. The San Miguel Deputies were playing away at Emerald Isle where they won 8-4 with the highest winners the rink of Tom Dalgleish, Anne Young, Bob Donnelly and Eddie Cowan winning 25-10. Overall shots were 96-68. Areminder that the WASPS sessions take place on a Wednesday 1.30 for 2pm ñ 5 euros for an afternoons 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 a Tuesday afternoon starting at 1.45pm by appointment ONLY. To book please call Dave or Lynn Greenland on 667 207 508. Due to the Christmas and New Year break Coaching will not be available until Tuesday 17th 2023 January and WASPS not until 18th January 2023,

We welcome all bowlers who would like to join San Miguel Bowls Club as we are a unique club only paying owner fees and a club fee. NO LEAGUE RINK FEES.

For further information please contact secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905 or president Alan Campbell on 606 676 118.

Monte Mar Toro’s v La Siesta Wasps

Monday 29th May.

Away at La Siesta the Toros got off to a slow start.As the games progressed we reduced the shot difference but only managed to win on one rink.Well done to the winning rink: Lynne Armitage,Rod Chamberlain skip Phil Goble.Shots Toros 86 - 107 Wasps,Points Toros 210 Wasps

El Rancho V La Siesta Hoopoes

On Wednesday El Rancho played La Siesta Hoopoes at home,in the VCL,taking the match by 10 points to 2,a good morale booster.

Ladies singles: Sheila Cox 21-11.Mens singles: Mike Cox 21-12.Pairs: Ann Abbott and Judy Foley 27-13. Trips: Sue Ziepe,Tony Abbott and Steve Ziepe 13-29. Rinks: Bill Johnston,Frances Johnston,Pam Harris and Brian Harris 21-14.

Greenlands Clean Sweep

Harrier League Greenlands Warriors travelled to San Luis and came away with a 8 to 4 victory 91 to 78 shot difference.This has pulled this team up to 3rd in the league.The team really gave a great performance.Well Done All .

Hurricane Greenlands GIANTS opponents were Emerald Isle and what another great performance from all the team achieving a 12 to 0 victory with shots of 138 to 45.This has put them at the top of the league Go the green machine well done.

Greenlands GIANTS were all tuned up for their trip to San Miguel and certainly proved up for the challenge coming away with a 12 to 0 victory,shots of 102 to 71

Vistabella Bowls Club

South Alicante summer league

Monday May 29th - San Miguel Moors v Vistabella Fairways

Tough away match, started well but faded at the end with only one winning rink Brian Gilham, Richard Willey & Martin Foulcer 22-6 plus a bonus draw by Keith Black, Carol Thorpe & Gary Thorpe 16 - 16. Scores total 8381 to San Miguel (very close). 9points - 3points to San Miguel Moors.

VCL summer league

Wednesday May 31st - Vistabella Saxons v San Luis Falcons

Not an easy match against a very strong team. Resulting in only one winning rink our mixed fours Keith

Black, Lynne Bishop, Gary Thorpe & Eric Bishop 19 - 13.

Resulting in total scores Vistabella Saxons 79pts - San Luis Falcons 91pts. Good win for San Luis 10pts2pts.

VCL summer league (rearranged match)

Friday June 2nd - Greenlands giants v Vistabella Saxons

Very tough match all our rinks suffering with a loss. Well played Greenlands giants deserved your win. Scores 105pts - 72pts. Greenlands giants 12pts Vistabella Saxons 0pts.Back to the drawing board!

Vistabella bowls contact: richardwilley321@gmail.com, Tel: 698 925 932

San Luis Bowls Club

South Alicante summer league Monday 29th SPITFIRE Div. SL Wellingtons were away v Quesada Blenheims and had a hard day at the office, just taking 3 points – 9, 80 shots – 93.

Winners: Dee Hoey, Caroline & John Smyth 23-11, Neil & Sandra Burrows, Scott Malden 22-22.

HARRIER Div. SL Hercules were at home to Greenlands warriors. There were some close fought matches but eventually Hercules finished 4 points – 8, 78 shots – 91.

Winners: Sue Kenyon, Jane Hamill, Ian Kenyon 17-16, Dave Notley, Ralph Jones, Barry White 24-19.

Valencian Championship League Saturday 27th. DIV A. Falcons completed their washed out match from Wednesday

Emerald Isle Bowls

Dukes completed the rain delayed game at San Luis Falcons on Saturday and they slipped to a 4-8 Aggregate 68-86 defeat. C Lindgren 21-10, S Marks R Marks 19-14

Vulcans played at home against Quesada Lancasters and had a fine win by 8-4

Aggregate of 82-71 N Prior G Wallis D Jones 22-12, M Oakley M Ellis S Elvin 1810, S Kavanagh M Willicott B Kavanagh 17-16

Victors were at Greenlands Gladiators and got beaten 0-12 Aggregate of 46-138

Earls played a rain delayed game at home against Country Bowls Red Kites and were

24th at home v Emerald Isle Dukes, and had a good win: points 8-4, shots 86-68. The ladies singles could not be completed as the EI player was not available so a win to San Luis 10-0, Triples won 23-18, and a win for our rinks 29-10.

Wednesday 31st, Falcons were away v Vistabella Saxons and had an even better win 10 points – 2, 91 shots – 79. Ladies pairs – 21-19, Men’s singles 21-14, Pairs 18-14, Triples 18-13, the Rinks kept battling, finishing 13-19. VCL. DIV B. Hawks were at home v La Marina and had a tough match, finishing 4 points – 8, 73 shots – 90. Barbara Louis won Ladies Singles, 21-14, & our Rinks; Brenda Reid, Dave Louis, Ralph Jones, Stewart Hamill, won 19-10.

BY SHEILA CAMMACK

also beaten 1-11 Aggregate of 69-114, M McCelland K John J MacGregor drew 1616

Dukes played at home against Quesada Lions and they had a fine win by 9-3

Aggregate of 105-84, D Jones 21-16, S Elvin 21-17, S Kavanagh N Davis C Lindgren drew 16 all

Earls played at home against San Miguel Deputies and they got beaten 4-8, Aggregate of 68-96 P Willicott 21-20, C

Udell G Digby M Willicot 18-11

Remember SAPS still takes place every SAT morning at 9-15, great value at 5 Euros; Bowls Shoes and Coaching if needed for 2 hours, and the bar is open

LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB, the venue for this month's US Open, sits on some expensive real estate, a large chunk of Beverly Hills.

Originally designed in 1921, the North course was given a face lift by Gil Hanse and the old girl is said to look as good as ever. She's also just as snooty.

No matter how much money or influence they had, the Hollywood crowd were not admitted to the Los Angeles Country Club, and still find it nearly impossible to get in.

Abastion of bankers and corporate executives, LACC remains the most clannish golf club in Southern California.

Five top golf clubs were within a ten minute drive of Paramount and Warner Bros. studios. Bel Air Country Club, founded in 1927, boasted Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart and Humphrey Bogart among it's members.

Howard Hughes once landed his plane on the 7th fairway because he was late for a game of golf with Katherine Hepburn, and Fred Astaire in the film Carefree danced a nifty golf number round the clubhouse.

Regular players now include Kelsey Grammer and Tom Cruise (noted for $100 tips.)

Riviera Country Club is also a tough course and tough to get into ($250,000 initiation fee)

Tiger Woods never won there and has scratched it off his list) It was always popular with the Hollywood set, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Bing and Bob would tee it up in foursomes. Then there is Sherwood Country Club, around which Douglas Fairbanks Snr's Robin Hood was filmed in 1921 (hence the name.)

Wilshire Country Club (founded 1921) and Lakeside (1924) complete the group.

Spoilt for choice, Hollywood's elite can afford to say ìHasta La Vista Babyî to the Los Angeles Country club.

LIV GOLF EVENTS are held over three days and 54 holes (that's where the name comes from - LIVis 54 in Roman numerals), as opposed to the more traditional four days and 72 holes on the PGATour. The other big difference between the two tours is the shotgun start format of LIVGolf.? This year players are competing for individual and team titles across 14 events of