The Leader Newspaper 16 October 23 – Edition 993

No 993 Monday 16th - Sunday 22nd October 2023

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ORIHUEL A COSTA NURSING HOME SL AMMED FOR L ACK OF PATIENT CARE

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t is being reported in the Spanish press that the Association of Residences of the Valencian Community (ReCoVa) has denounced "the lack of staff and care, poor nutrition and the violation of fundamental rights" in the Savia Villamartín, Orihuela Costa, Care Home, as well as the Domus VI Aljub and Altabix centres in Elche, and has demanded that the Consell inspect and sanction the "chaos" in these nursing homes for the elderly.

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ReCoVa has said that the home in Villamartin, Orihuela Costa, which accommodates a mix of up to 120 health service and private patients, currently has more than half of the staff on holiday with the remainder "saturated, working at their limit, and unable to cope.”

The lack of health professionals means that residents "are not receiving the minimally decent care to which they are entitled", they state. "We cannot tolerate that they do not have basic hygiene: changing diapers, cutting nails, shaving, hygiene and feeding," they add.

Among the many complaints, the lack of nursing staff stands out, which leads to uncovered time slots, usually the night shift." If there is no available nurse the medication is administered by an assistant, which is prohibited by the Law on the Regulation of Health Professions.

This lack of health staff also has the consequences that the necessary postural changes are not made to prevent the generation of ulcers and other types of skin lesions caused by staying in bed, they also say that when they do occur, they are not treated properly, "infections and sepsis are recurrent.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Villamartin Nursing Home Another serious consequence is the lack of attention to patients who, as ReCoVa states, "have spent prolonged periods on the ground after a fall."

Another critical aspect is the lack of hygiene, "there are infestations of rats, cockroaches and ants. There are rats not only in the kitchen but also in the residents' rooms.

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Attention to the individual needs of patients is also called into question in ReCoVa's public complaint, which states that the centre "has run out of the medications needed for some of the elderly because the prescriptions have expired without being dispensed, so that they are not being treated for their illnesses.

Residents have been bitten and there are elderly people who have woken up with cockroaches on their faces.

Furthermore, those who have eating problems do not receive a diet according to their needs, "there is no diet for diabetics or liver patients and the easy-to-chew diet is a disaster, it is a thick mass similar to plaster."

The association denounces that in addition, there is not a large enough stock of urine bags or oxygen masks, meaning that they are often reused, sometimes for many days.

ReCoVa has also demanded that the management of the Savia nursing home in Villamartin be ‘urgently’ changed and that the Generalitat "inspect and sanction."

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There are rats not only in the kitchen but also in the residents' rooms.

LOCAL EVENTS FOR THIS COMING WEEK

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ne of the biggest attractions this week could be in Torrevieja, where a Mariner’s Market is being held this weekend. In case you don’t know, a Mariner’s Market is similar to the popular Medieval Markets, but with a nautical theme, where artisan gifts and sea-based food items can be purchased, from stalls with an historic themed feel.

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There is quite a lot going on in Guardamar at the moment as well, with Sunday seeing a race in support of cancer awareness through the streets of the town.

The race starts at 10:00 a.m. from the main square on Sunday 22 October, and if you want to take part you have the rest of this week to register at the AACC headquarters in the town.

The market opens at 6 p.m. on Friday and is open from 11:00 on Saturday and Sunday, but it does close in the afternoon for a siesta. If you like Zumba, and pirates, then don’t miss Sunday when Pirate Zumba takes place in the town.

On Friday in Torrevieja in the Palacio de la Musica, a special event is being held to “care for the carers”, an event where those involved in local associations can come together for support and advice. In the evening of the same day, also in the Palacio de la Musica, a jazz concert will be taking place.

On Friday and Saturday, a fantastic concert is scheduled at the Virgen del Carmen centre in Torrevieja, Cuarentuna femenina de Alicante.

The La Mata natural park will be hosting a dramatized theatrical walk this weekend, where local actors and historians dress up to recreate times gone by, and

on Sunday, a special event will take place celebrating the wines of La Mata, with a special route organised offering tasting of this local favourite.

POETRY

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"YOU COULDN'T MAKE IT UP"

By David Whitney A poem about the new Woolwich apartments due for demolition

The blocks of flats stood ready Two hundred plus to rent The buildings now completed Loads of money had been spent

Apparently some items Didn't match the blue print plan You really couldn't make it up But perhaps the council can

But Bureaucracy now poked it's nose Red tape came to the fore The building hadn't been approved No paperwork secure

It's ludicrous, it's laughable Except for some moved in Who worry now they have no home If the bulldozers begin

Though why the council watched it's build It's rise into the sky One wonders and procrastinates Demolish it? But Why?

Red Tape and pompous people Who show they haven't brains at all Will smugly watch without regret And watch the buildings fall

Aren't people crying out for homes?

What's the sense to knock it down?

When the cost to now destroy it Makes the council look a clown

In a world of rising prices Sparse on homes and thick with fools There's little hope for builders Stuck in Bureaucratic rules

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IRISH SUSPECT IN TORREVIEJA “LOVE TRIANGLE” MURDER FOUND DEAD

Wayne Walsh, Simon Fahy and Carl Carr, taken from a Facebook post death notice on an Irish obituary website rip.ie has reported the death of Simon Fahy, one of six people facing trial for the 2018 murder of Carl Carr in Torrevieja.

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The notice carries his photo, saying that he would be “sadly missed” by his heartbroken mum and dad and other relatives and friends.

The notice stated that he died last Friday, announcing that a funeral would take place privately for Simon, from Loughboy, Kilkenny, for “family and close friends only.”

The circumstances surrounding his death have not been made public, although it is understood it is not being treated as a crime.

The 30-year-old was one of six people, including prime suspect Wayne Walsh, prosecuted and facing trial following a long-running investigation sparked by the January 2019 discovery of Carl Carr’s body in a shallow grave by the AP7 motorway in Rojales.

Police said they believed that Carr was killed in a fight with a knuckle-duster before his body was driven to woods 20 minutes north of his home and buried alongside bottles of bleach that were used at the house in a clean-up operation to hide the crime.

The Civil Guard considers that Fahy had an active part in the crime leading them to issue the warrant four years ago for his arrest in Ireland, for his extradition to Spain, however, the initial extradition request was rejected by Ireland after the authorities said they couldn’t find him at an address they had for him.

It is believed that Carr died in the house where the fight took place and that his body was subsequently moved to the shallow Rojales grave by Walsh and a Spanish friend.

After the discovery of Carr’s body, his mother Marie said: “I believe he was killed because of a romantic triangle, by a man he knew who accused him of dating one of his girlfriends.

“He told me twice in the last conversation we had that he loved me. Those were his last words, ‘I love you Mam’.”

Currently five other accused are on bail, including 35-yearold Walsh who was one of Carl’s flatmates, in La Siesta. Two of the three female suspects include a part-time model and a bar manager Walsh had been romantically linked with. They have not been charged with killing Carl and are instead facing lesser charges including concealment. The trial will be carried out in front of a jury and is thought to be scheduled for early next year.

In March it emerged Wayne Walsh had been re-arrested in Spain as the alleged leader of a drug trafficking organisation.

The Civil Guard subsequently held him on suspicion of leading a gang based in Torrevieja which was using parcel and courier companies to send drugs to the UK, Ireland and the States.

The judicial investigation into the drug allegations is still ongoing but sources said Walsh had also been released on conditional bail in that case.

As a result, a Spanish judge had just issued a new international arrest warrant against Simon Fahy after declaring him in contempt of court following the earlier failed bid to have him extradited from Ireland. A court official said, “the warrant is still in place and will remain so until the courts here have proof of his death.”

The police investigation states that the alleged murderer was involved in a fist fight with Carl Carr in the house where they both lived in La Siesta, Torrevieja. The dispute took place because Walsh accused his friend of having a relationship with his then sentimental partner, one of the two women who were arrested at the time for cover-up.

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CRACKS APPEAR UNDER SAN MIGUEL BRIDGE The Lo Quiles bridge, in San Miguel de Salinas, caters for hundreds of cars every day, but if any driver saw what was underneath, perhaps more than one would think twice about crossing it.

The CV-95 Lo Quiles bridge out of the town toward Bigastro

Cracks and leaks are beginning to undermine and weaken its structure, according to the 'San Miguel Arcángel' Neighborhood Association. In a statement, the body has expressed its concern about its deterioration, stating that photographic proof has been sent to the institutions involved.

Located at the northern access to the town, maintenance, like the CV-95 road, is the responsibility of the Department of Environment, while the cleaning of the ravine it crosses is that of the Segura Hydrographic Confederation.

The association has also notified the San Miguel de Salinas City Council, warning that there are many observations from residents, who have begun to notice a progressive sinking of the road as it passes over the bridge, a situation that the association says it can confirm.

They say that the water is seeping

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through and has undermined the concrete at two points, which is producing leaks at the base of the bridge foundation. Some of its pillars, specifically on the right side of its western profile, they warn, "are cracked and there have been detachments in the side ashlars and the roof of the archways."

The association states that it “awaits the immediate reaction of the competent authorities to reinforce and guarantee the stability of the bridge, solve the problems of road subsidence and, above all, prevent potential risks in the event of episodes of torrential rains."

TORREVIEJA AND ORIHUELA OPPOSITION GROUPS DEMAND INSPECTIONS OF LOCAL NIGHTLIFE

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he psychosis due to the chilling death of 13 people in the Las Atalayas fire, in Murcia, continues to have repercussions in the plenary sessions of neighbouring towns.

Sueña Torrevieja has asked the City Torrevieja council to carry out inspection of nightlife venues in the town to ensure that they comply with current regulations, that the operation and maintenance is correct and that they have the necessary permits, licenses opening, activity and safety, and that their fire prevention matters are appropriate.

Councilor Pablo Samper has said that, “we are sure that our proposal, supported by the Torrevieja City Council and in direct collaboration with the Association of Hospitality Venues of Torrevieja and Region (AEHTC) will be beneficial for hoteliers, workers and clients, since "Your safety will be guaranteed, that the documentation is in order and the facilities are in perfect condition."

The objective is to prevent and guarantee that an accident as serious as the one that occurred in Murcia recently does not occur in Torrevieja because safety regulations are not complied with or because leisure activities are carried out in unlicensed premises.

In Orihuela, the PSOE have said that they are asking the same questions to the PP-Vox government team.

«Given the events that recently occurred in Murcia, it has been shown, once again, the importance of the Administration enforcing the necessary legislation regarding opening licenses, activity licenses and security measures, both in their granting and in their follow-up. The Socialist Group insists that the Orihuela Council must proceed to review all the activities that have the corresponding licenses and those that do not have them, creating a municipal census of activities and demanding compliance with current regulations to prevent risk situations in similar establishments in this municipality," they say.

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SUMA USING DRONES TO DETECT IRREGULARITIES IN TAX PAYMENTS. Suma Employees studying images provided by a drone

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the public.

Suma Gestión Tributaria is immersed in the development of its 2021-2025 strategic plan, which, according to the director, José Antonio Belso, was born with the purpose of helping people and institutions to overcome difficulties, in a context in which that the organisation is intensifying efforts to be a more modern, responsible and inclusive organization.

"We are managing to establish a new way of relating to a society which we realise is in permanent crisis, which has pushed us to focus our time on things that are really important, such as establishing priorities, measuring results and rewarding them," he states.

Thus, and after two years of implementation,

uma, the Provincial agency responsible for the management of tax revenue on behalf of municipal Councils and other public administrations is increasingly using aerial photos to discover possible fraud, including the extension of houses or the construction of swimming pools without the

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corresponding licenses.

With new technologies and, more specifically, artificial intelligence (AI), Suma has now begun to use photos taken with drones, an initiative it says which is part of a more extensive plan, which aims to improve collection processes, as well as the services provided to

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the thing that now stands out in terms of efficiency, is an operating model with more optimized, automated and standardized processes.

Among the different procedures that are being carried out, the promotion of actions against fraud through machine learning and artificial intelligence is one through the use of aerial photos, so-called orthophotos, to compare volumetrics.

As Belso explains, "what we try to detect, for example, are larger houses or swimming pools that were not there before, as I say, to combat possible fraud."

This is a pilot initiative in which, at the moment, just two municipal councils in the province are participating.

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SPECTACULAR ROSY BEWARE OF USING AN EXPENSE ACCOUNT PERIWINKLE! veryone likes to receive a reward now and then, it's not an ambition restricted only to bounty hunters. There is an assortment of bounties for a range of folks, neither pun intended.

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A perquisite -- a perk -- is a benefit some people are entitled to because of their profession or position. A famous tale concerning a Fleet Street journalist has him running towards a story and passing his news editor going in the other direction. "Can't stop," shouts the reporter, "I'm in a taxi!" As expense claims go, a fairly impressive example of thinking on one's feet.

Different jobs offer different perks, not all of them as impressive as a royal throne or an astronaut's view of the world. What on earth would a teacher want with extra chalk these days? Or decommissioned inkwells?

The former MillerCoors brewery had on-site pubs where employees could 'taste test' 13 different varieties of beer, free of charge.

Did they wear blindfolds? Were they able to drive home in a straight line? And the outdoor equipment chain 'Patagonia' actively encourages its staff members to surf at lunchtime, and I don't think they mean the World Wide Web. As navigation goes, I suppose "Surf's up!" is marginally better than "Road's Up!"

Madagascar - the Rosy Periwinkle (Catharantus roseus) is a spectacular plant used as a ground cover, or trailing accent that blooms prolifically.

Periwinkles starry flowers and glossy leaves characterise the plant. The flowers may be found in white, pink, and rosy purple.

I've heard of one company that used to pick up its wage slaves' dry cleaning, which seems a minor incentive compared to the free use of a fleet of yachts offered by another.

It’s a plant that’s easy to care for, as its tolerant of many growing conditions, such as semi arid, hot, and sunny year-round, and where the soil is well-draining.

A major chocolate manufacturer in America held a sort of perkraffle, whereby each employee brought a packed suitcase to work and then one was picked at random to leave immediately for an all-expenses-paid holiday in Las Vegas.

Just don't expect much work from the losers for the rest of that day, whose suitcases travelled in vain. Revenge is sweet, and it's not even fattening.

expense sheet," a fellow scribbler advised me. "Mine came home to roost when I had to buy them to show my claim was true, and I don't even like chicken."

A friend of mine once became the part-time restaurant critic for a Scottish newspaper, causing his digestive juices to perk up at the prospect of dining out with his wife more often than usual, without causing further distress to his wallet.

Another reporter who invented a paid informer's account of a bank robbery was later caught out when the police wanted to question his snitch.

Imagine his dismay when he learned that his remit stretched to one 3-course meal only, and that his wallet and his digestive juices (and his wife) would have to pay the price. "Helen enjoyed her sandwiches," he told me later. No such thing as a free lunch.

"Never include a pair of fictitious chicken dinners on your

All of which goes some way to show that the perks of a job aren't always what they are cracked up to be.

The only fringe benefit I remember is a free haircut, and even then I can hardly claim that interviewing an apprentice barber was cutting-edge journalism. Especially as his scissors were unwieldy, and I have a rare blood group called AB Negative, although I try to stay positive about it.

It will thrive in either partial shade or partial sun, but, the key is heat and dryness. It will produce the best and most prolific flowers when planted in poor soil.

In warm climates it will grow rapidly to a height of up to 61 cm, with a similar spread.

This easy to care for plant will self seed, but the most common method of establishment is through cuttings.

The biggest issue with Madagascar periwinkle care is overwatering, so apply infrequent supplemental water in only the hottest and driest periods. Heavy rains or excess irrigation can develop root rot.

Simply pinch off new stems to promote a bushier plant. Prune back the woody stems after the season has ended to improve the appearance and promote flowering.

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DECLINE IN HOSPITAL SERVICES DESPITE VAST INCREASE IN COSTS Although now stable the quality of service provided at Torrevieja University Hospital has deteriorated since leaving private management

ince the management of Torrevieja reverted back to public control almost two years ago to the date, there has been a considerable decline in the quality of service, and although now stable, it is still at a poorer level than before.

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left, to the 2,000 it currently has.

This week it has been revealed that the decline has not only affected patients directly, but also their pockets, as the cost of this poorer service is much greater than before, when the Ribera Salud group managed the facility.

In contrast, the new public management of Torrevieja has spent 64.4% more on substitutions and accumulations, 54.4% more on substitutions due to temporary disability of its workers, 42.1% more on medical guards for doctors and a 27.6% increase in payments for continued care of the rest of the staff.

The decline became apparent with waiting lists practically doubling in two months, a greater reliance on private health groups at a much higher cost, and the impact on the healthcare professionals, many of whom left, with those remaining battling for a fair deal for their work.

We have seen people waiting for days for emergency treatment, thousands abandoning care, many being sent to other hospitals for simple diagnostics like an xray, and health workers taking to the streets in protest.

Now, details of the Economic Report of the Expenditure Monitoring Dashboards carried out by the Ministry of Health itself referring to the period January-July 2023 have been made public, revealing that Torrevieja shows the worst results in the entire Valencian Community.

In terms of personnel alone, the Torrevieja department has spent e9.5 million, which is 20% more than when privately managed.

The reference period is particularly interesting because it already reflects real data from the department under public management, 2023, and is outside the supposed transition year between both management systems, especially after the Generalitat hired nearly 800 more professionals, from the 1,200 that Ribera Salud

Faced with these data, the hospitals of the public health system still managed by concessions to private groups have shown decreases in personnel expenses: -4.6% in Dénia, -1.1% in Manises and -0.5% in Elche-Crevillent.

There has also been a noticeable increase in the spending on health supplies, where Torrevieja is once again the hospital that has been the most expensive in the entire region with an increase in spending of 39.4%, followed by Manises with 33.8%.

The same is the case with current spending, where Torrevieja has increased this item by 75.9%.

Also in hospital pharmaceutical spending, with data outside of this report dated August 2023, Torrevieja shows the largest increase with 42%.

This information is especially pertinent since "current expense" refers to all "miscellaneous expenses" that have nothing to do with healthcare, which reveals the level of effectiveness and efficiency of management in the hands of professionals appointed by politicians instead of private companies.

The Ministry of Health, with the new PPVox Government, is already carrying out an audit on the real, economic, and healthcare data, of what the reversal of Torrevieja has cost, and this government has confirmed it will not revert. But if this change is finally confirmed, it represents close to e100 million annually coming out of the pockets of the general public, which is what it costs to build a new hospital.

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The end of my longterm love affair...... would have been a bit down in myself this week anyway.

Following on from Kilkenny’s snatch and grab win over Galway, with a last second goal in the Leinster final; history repeated itself on Sunday when my old club, Lough Lene Gaels suffered a similar fate, helped by a late and dubious free awarded against them.

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My cup of woe it doth flow over …

But it’s the breakup of my romance that I promised to tell you about. I have threatened here previously of cutting the link once and for all, but this time its definite and I see no way back.

No, Mrs Youcantbeserious is still in situ and listening to my rants about politicians and referees. Getting to the point, I have totally fallen out of love with the United States of America. A divorce judge would put the break-up down to ‘irreconcilable differences’.

My love for America started 70 years ago. In our house I heard the story over and over, of two of my aunts sailing from Queenstown (Cobh) and heading for America on a ‘White Star Liner’. It was the ‘White Star Liner’ that did it for me.

The romanticism of the words excited my little brain and conjured up a dream that someday I too might sail away on the ‘White Star Liner!’

When I was around 5 years old, two of my aunts (one different from the original two) flew home from America and landed in

Rineanna (Shannon Airport). Holy God, the visions that formed in my head; sailing off into the horizon on a ‘White Star Liner’ and coming home on an aeroplane to Rineanna!

When I finally got together with the object of my dreams, America didn’t disappoint: I loved the bustle and brashness of New York, the glitz of Las Vegas, the accents of South Carolina and the extravagance of California.

I accepted that my lover was far from perfect: How the Native American and Black People were treated; the foolishly funded invasion of Cuba in 1961; the disastrous loss of 58,000 of their own young men in the Vietnam War; the dropping of the atom bomb on Japan – with the excuse that it was to shorten the war …. A justifiable war that they only joined when it was nearly over; the undignified retreat from Afghanistan …

But love is blind and our relationship held. It remained one of my favourite holiday destinations.

The people are friendly, the food is good, weather more or less predictable, events well organised and lots to see and do wherever you did go. But then, all changed in 2016 and for me, America may never get back to where it was.

You don’t have to believe this column, and most of you won’t; but America is well and truly ‘screwed.’

The rot started before Trump, when on the night of Obama’s inaugura-

tion, the GOP met and decided that Republicans would oppose, frustrate and suppress everything the Democrats tried to do – no matter how good it was for the American people.

That policy has been followed and remains in place. Then came Trump …

The next presidential election could be the last one in America.

Conspiracy Theorists, downright lies, social media espionage and blind faith in one man’s ranting is a far greater threat to a country, that was the embedment of democracy, than all those wars we mentioned.

The ‘base’ follows blindly; chanting and flag-waving; and like Nazi Germany of the 1930s, it isn’t that they believe all the propaganda, but that they are afraid to stop.

Afraid to question any of it for fear

of what their pals might think; afraid to shout ‘stop’ … afraid of their own mob that they helped create. Can you imagine one of our former presidents referring to President Higgins as a ‘Motherf***er’, as did Trump on Biden at a recent rally in California?

What will be the next ‘new low?’

You might have thought that nothing could be further to the far right than former ‘speaker of the house’, Kevin McCarthy. But Kevin committed the unforgivable crime last week of cooperating with the opposition party in order that government would not be shut down and wages could be paid.

Eight of his party rebelled and brought him down.

Now, McCarthy had proven himself to be two-faced and an alleged liar – but, for the first time ever, the ‘speaker’ has been removed and not

replaced and the venom and spiel increases on all sides of a divided Republican Party.

A recent UK study showed that roughly half of us would commit a crime under certain circumstances.

We humans are complicated animals, but basically, we meet hostility with hostility and kindness with kindness.

We are all capable of great acts of decency, but also of heinous acts of cruelty. Cruelty is close to taking over completely in America.

I know I told you before that America and me were having our ‘issues’. Maybe just a separation might work …?

DON’T FORGET In the war of right and wrong, we can’t afford to be neutral.

GIANT PAELLA FOR VALENCIAN COMMUNITY DAY onday 9th of October in Pilar de la Horadada was the annual paella day promoted by the town Council. As usual an ex pat team took part, named Los Tontos, which always brings a smile to the faces of our Spanish friends.

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Chicken, rabbit, and rice was supplied free of charge by the

council with the paella cooked over an open wood fire, again supplied by the council.

There was a great atmosphere as everybody compared their method of cooking to the other teams. All the food was then carried to a marquee and served with copious quantities of bread and wine.

Charanga Huapango provided

music to add to the atmosphere.

Over the years new friends have been made so you can be sure that Los Tontos will all be back again next year.

In the photo are the team with the representatives of the council, all enjoying the results of their efforts Bill Dales.

The mayor, centre, with members of Los Tontos

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CARTAGENA ME ANS JAZZ 17 NOVEMBER NUEVO TEATRO CIRCO: Josemi Carmona, Javier Colina and Bandolera

Cartagena in November means jazz.

In the penultimate month of the year, the Cartagena Jazz Festival takes place, one of Spain's oldest festivals, celebrating its 42nd edition this year with big names like Ron Carter, Morgan, Steve Coleman, Nubya Garcia, Josemi Carmona accompanied by Javier Colina and Bandolero, and the jazz fusion ensemble Patáx. Other artists, including Núria Graham, Pol Batlle, and Santero Los Muchachos, will also be performing at the festival.

You can find the full schedule and ticket information at jazzcartagena.es.

The festival was presented by the Councillor for Culture, Nacho Jáudenes,

along with the festival director, José Luis Cegarra. "Organised by the Cartagena City Council, this festival is an example of how jazz festivals have been embracing new sounds, similar to what the Montreux Jazz Festival does," commented the Culture Councillor.

"Cartagena will host both emerging figures of contemporary jazz and classic musicians who have left their mark on the history of music, along with a fusion of other genres like African music and flamenco," added Jáudenes.

The full schedule of concerts is available on theleader.info, and the official website, jazzcartagena.es, where you can also purchase tickets.

NO MISTAKES, JUST UNINTENTIONAL IMPROVISATIONS! ACTS. Acts Community Theatre has been performing together for a number of years. We are a charitable organisation and donate most of the proceeds raised from our productions to those in need locally and other worthy causes, we keep a little back for the next production costs.

We have used both The Cardinal Beluga Theatre at San Fulgencio and The Cultural Centre at Benijofar. Among our successful productions we can include Calendar Girls, Sex please we’re 60’ and Murdered to Death.

It is down to you, our supportive audience, and our own dedicated team, that has led to our success over the years, not to mention local business sponsors and dignitaries support.

The latest production we are busily rehearsing is a farce The full cast

called ‘Play On’

Stephen Sellers and Bill Nicholson

An hilarious comedy following the antics of a local amateur dramatic group and their trials and tribulations while trying to stage an Edwardian melodrama successfully. Hampered by an interfering playwright a slightly dodgy set with malfunctioning props, not to mention some highly strung actors and a frazzled director. All adding to opportunities for you the audience to laugh and enjoy a few hours of fun. Do come and support us.

The Play is on at The Benijofar Cultural Centre over the evenings of 9th, 10th and 11th November Tickets are 10 Euros and are available from: The Post Box Dona Pepa, The Card Place Benimar, The Post Room Benijofar, Quentin’s Algorfa, The Post Shop Villa

Martin….or reserve by What’s app 672 544 026 Robina Smith

ADAPT AND ITS LOCAL COMMUNITY LINKS ADAPT Theatre Group is all about supporting the local community, both by sharing something of our language and culture though our pantomime performances and, most importantly, contributing financially to those in need.

Every year we put together boxes of school materials for children whose families are unable to afford them. The school we have worked with most closely over the years is Las Esperanzas, in San Pedro, and this is also the school that regularly participates in our panto.

Every year a group of 8 to 12 youngsters

practise their dances and learn sentences in English with their teacher, to join us on stage. Their performances are always a fantastic hit and almost every year we spot a budding star.

This year will be no different with 8 young accomplices to the four and a half thieves trying to outwit Ali Baba.

The Panto this year is “Ali Baba and the Four and 1/2 Thieves” and takes place at The Casa De Cultura, C/ Alcalde Julio Albaladejo, San Pedro Del Pinater on 30 th November, 1 st December and 2nd December all at 7.00pm and 3rd December

at 12.00 noon.

Tickets priced at 4e are available from: Bar Amigos Avda Las Salinas, San Pedro; Mail Pinatar (SEUR) c/ Reyes Catolicos, San Pedro; Animal Amigos Charity Home Shop, C/ Penelope Oasis Blvd, Los Alcazares, Or email Eric at: ericberg2@hotmail.com or call 656 361 098 For more information about the ADAPT Theatre group contact Eric at: ericberg2@hotmail.com or visit our website: https://adapttheatregroup.wordpress.com

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Friday is Wear It Pink Day, where everyone is encouraged to wear pink and support breast cancer awareness. he week starts without notable references in Spain and attention shifts to the eurozone, where the trade balance for August and the total reserve assets for September will be published, on a day in which the Eurogroup also meets, where Ministers will exchange views with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the global outlook and risks.

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Also, this Monday, investors in the US will be watching the Empire State index for October.

Regarding the Eurozone trade balance, it is expected in line with the evolution recorded in recent months, that the foreign sector of the monetary zone will continue to show a significant deterioration marked by the context of slowdown in global economic activity.

On Tuesday the 17th, investors will focus their attention on the publication of the ZEW economic sentiment survey for Germany and the Eurozone.

After a positive start to the year, the persistence of inflation rates, the volatility of the energy market and geopolitical risks, among other factors, will likely keep the indicator at historically low levels.

Subsequently, we will know the final CPI for September of the Eurozone (the preliminary reading was 4.3% year-on-year) and the current account balance, as well as the production price index (PPI) of Germany.

This week, in Spain, the Institute of National Statistics (INE) will publish birth and death statistics.

In the UK, Parliament returns on Monday after their party recess, with Michael Gove being the first to lead business as his levelling up department tries to explain how levelling up doesn’t really mean levelling up.

It is expected that the Israel / Gaza situation will dominate the discussion throughout the week however, no doubt leading to schoolyard name calling again on Wednesday when Sunak and Starmer go head-tohead for PMQs, with Sunak no doubt bringing Starmer’s previous working relationship with Jeremy Corbyn into the showcase.

During the course of this week, the UK labour market and wage statistics will be published, along with Inflation data for September (pension and benefits

uprating), so we can expect lots of pointing in a different direction to distract from the reality of both of the outcomes of these reports.

There is also the register of political donations report due to be published, but nothing to see here, move along!

Two Tory MPs who may shelter from the limelight this week are Nadine Dorries and Chris Pincher, Dorries having served what was possibly the longest resignation with immediate effect in history, and Pincher involved in a groping scandal, as by-elections take place this week, with both Labour and the Lib Dems hoping to make their own pre general election statements based on the predicted results.

In another engine-less ship story, the Bibby Stockholm will return to the headlines as the 39 people who were sent onboard the 1976-built accommodation vessel are set to return to Portland in Dorset on Thursday, after they were evacuated five days after their original placement due to a legionella outbreak.

The Court of Appeal will also be hearing evidence in the case of Capt Tom Moore’s daughter over spa demolition, and, sticking with the criminal world, in the “which-criminal-case-is-Donald-Trump-facing-thisweek” news, it’s the High Court hearing against an MI6 agent over a 'dirty dossier' case on Monday.

Other reports of note this week include Universal Credit statistics, the UK house price index, EU inflation, secondary school performance statistics, and crime figures for England and Wales.

Finally, we cannot let the week ahead pass without recognising that Friday marks a whole year since Liz Truss announced her resignation as PM. Other comic characters will be celebrated with the 100th anniversary of Disney on Monday, this week is UK coffee week, and on a serious note, Tuesday is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the same day those Universal Credit statistics are published in the UK. It is also worth reminding readers of Friday when seriousness, awareness, and fun all come together for the annual “WEAR IT PINK DAY”, where everyone is encouraged to wear pink and support breast cancer awareness.

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A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF P.I.O.C. parties combined, which really shook the local political class, many of whom had been ready to write us off, and now P.I.O.C is the only legitimate voice on the Coast.

Still some way off, the next elections is Sunday 30th May 2027, so just under 4 years of planning and hard work ahead of us to build on the great result, but how can you help?

P.I.O.C has recently celebrated it’s first birthday.

After what had seemed an eternity, with documents going backwards and forwards to Madrid to get the party registered, it was finally approved at the end of September 2022, but even then, we had to find out via the Spanish media of “a new political party for Orihuela Costa”.

Then it was full steam ahead to recruit members and then to create a list of candidates to contest the municipal elections, with even more bureaucracy, form filling. Then finally Saturday 27th May in the courts of Orihuela, all P.I.O.C candidates and reserves were registered.

Leading up to the elections there were the usual bemoaners, with lots of false statements being made.

Then P.I.O.C had to compete against the main parties with their unlimited funds and personnel, but against all these odds the party won the battle of Orihuela Costa.

It was victorious in 5 of the area’s 6 polling stations and a close second behind PP in the other.

Overall, P.I.O.C we had more votes than all the other

Shown below is a list of what you need to do; there can be no more sitting on the fence enjoying the free ride, so don’t just sit back and do nothing. A little effort from us all will bring Independence several steps closer.

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Make sure that your padron is up to date, by that we mean check that your details are correct, especially your address, as we know from the last elections that many people did not receive their voting forms, having been sent to a previous address.

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Obtain your digital certificate, as you need this to do certain types of businesses. It can also be used to register online thereby negating a visit to the town hall.

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Although these dates are still to be con firmed, the dates to register to vote will be between 1 December 2026 and 15 January 2027.

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Once you have done the above and regis tered you will receive a confirmation form through the post. You just sign date and send back in the prepaid envelope which is supplied

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TORREVIEJA NO LONGER POOREST CITY IN SPAIN Workers living in Torrevieja have something to celebrate, as the latest report from the National Statistics Institute (INE) no longer puts the town at the bottom of the list nationally.

The average income in Spain is a little less than 30,000 euro, 2,500 euro gross per month.

The richest municipality is Pozuelo, on the outskirts of Madrid, with an average annual income of 80,000 euro, although this is where many footballers reside, and so with 80,000 as an average, there are obviously many ay the lower end of the scale.

Whereas Torrevieja used to be the poorest in Spain, being the municipality with the lowest household income in the entire country, it now boasts 17,227 average disposable income, although that is still little over half the national average.

Torrevieja has been knocked off the bottom spot by Higuera de Vargas, in Badajoz, with 12,737 euro of average income.

The data from the INE is also supported by the latest report from the Tax Agency on the personal income tax statistics for municipalities with more than 1,000 inhabitants - except for the Basque Country and Navarra which shows the average income declared in each locality.

In tax related terms, Pozuelo continues as the municipality with the highest income, having increased by 1.16% from 2020. Climbing to second s Matadepera in Barcelona, which with an income of 69,511 euro, an increase of 17%.

Boadilla del Monte (Madrid) is again in third place with 63,007 euro, 2.3% more, while fourth goes to Sant Just Desvern (Barcelona), which climbs from seventh place after raising income by 7.32 %, to 58,640 euro.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD QUICKIE CROSSWORD

ANSWERS Week 992

ACROSS 1.

Annual (8) 5.

Telephoned (4) 9.

Bulk (4) 10. Retaliation (8) 11. Journal (5) 12. Seize (7) 13. Solo (13) 18. Excellent (8) 19. Entrance (4) 20. Umpire (7) 21. Devastation (5) 22. Gentle (4) 23. Status (8) CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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Avoidance (7)

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Aloofness (7)

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Bumptious (4-9)

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Attack (7)

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Balcony (7)

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Threefold (6)

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Provisional (7)

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Horrible (7)

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Pincers (6)

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Skinflint (7)

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Anticlimax (3-4)

QUICK ACROSS: 1 Squeal; 4 Bazaar; 9 Independently; 10 Correct; 11 Teeth; 12 Magic; 14 Ideal; 18 Purge; 19 Harvest; 21 Qualification; 22 Eleven; 23 Cheeky.

DOWN: 1 Stitch; 2 Undercarriage; 3 Ample; 5 Alerted; 6 At the same time; 7 Rhythm; 8 Unity; 13 Itemise; 15 Opaque; 16 Chain; 17 Stingy; 20 Reach.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Stoned; 4 Cliche; 9 Unfashionable; 10 Van Dyke; 11 Ernie; 12 Aster; 14 Unite; 18 Wrong; 19 Acetate; 21 Take liberties; 22 Enrapt; 23 Brogue.

DOWN: 1 Scurvy; 2 Off one’s rocker; 3 Essay; 5 Lantern; 6 Cabinet-making; 7 Eleven; 8 Aides; 13 Egg flip; 15 Swathe; 16 Maybe; 17 Lessee; 20 Error.

ACROSS 1. Bird sets ring on fire? (8) 5. He lives by his wits taking top people back (4) 9. Grounds south of the sheltered side (4) 10. 100 too old for area taken in by radio station (8) 11. Concerning the rights and wrongs of idealism or alchemy (5) 12. It takes a brave girl to administer drug to egghead! (7) 13. Local taxes that hold the investors’ attention? (8,5) 18. Equal conditions for all in moderate drama (4,4) 19. Use abusive language when fibber gets back (4) 20. Went to bed, being weary again (7) 21. Five have shivering fit that defies definition (5) 22. Chances of strife? (4) 23. Imperfectly in two equal stages (2,6)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Which common everyday article of clothing was not worn in the Russian military until 2007?

2. The first war fought by the United States of America was against which Mediterranean city?

3. Which famous beer is named after the river that flows through the capital city in which it was originally brewed? (six letters) 4. Gustav Graves, Kamal Khan and Renard all met their demise at the hands of which man?

5. The worst disaster in association football history is known as the Estadio Nacional disaster. On 24, May 1964 more than 300 spectators died, although this figure does not include those who were later shot by the police outside the stadium. In which country did this tragedy take place?

6. Saaz, Hallertau, Spalt and Tettnanger are known as the four "Noble" what?

7. Donald Sutherland, Sissy Spacek, Walter Matthau, John Candy, Keven Bacon, Tommy Lee Jones and Jack Lemmon all had minor roles in which famous film that was nominated for eight Oscars?

8. Which mega city was once the capital of Portugal between 1808 and 1815?

9. Leda, a Spartan Queen in Greek mythology, is often depicted with which kind of bird in Renaissance paintings?

10. The following lyrics are all from number one hit songs from the 1980s. Can you name the song? a. Lyin' in a den in

DOWN 2.

Become prostrate: told untruths on own! (3,4)

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Mother’s wise to have physiotherapy (7)

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An aid to the wife in successful home management (4,9)

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Key man? (7)

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Presumably they have opinions on what they see (7)

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Does he put things on that tire people out? (6)

13. Deduce there isn’t a terrible fire (7) 14. Ted’s wit is not straight! (7) 15. Common talk of explosion? (6) 16. Post in flying? (7) 17. Pie cooked to restore health to gourmet? (7)

( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 2 ) Bombay with a slack jaw and not much to say. b. I've had other guys, I've looked in their eyes. c. Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you 11. Which of the following was the first Asian country to participate in the Olympic games? a. Japan, b. Korea, c.

India, d. Mongolia 12. Which iconic landmark was the longest suspension bridge in the world from 1883 until 1903?

13. "On every street in every city there's a nobody who dreams of being a somebody" was a movie poster tag line for which disturbing 1976 film set in New York City?

14. According to a 2021 estimate, what is the population of Gibraltar? a. 12,669, b. 18,669, c. 24,669, d. 32,669 15. Which US President did Capt. James Kirk once beam aboard the Enterprise? a. John F Kennedy, b. Abraham Lincoln, c. Thomas Jefferson, d. Franklin D Roosevelt 16. The 75 stone steps at the end of M Street, Georgetown play a deadly role in which film?

17. Cryobiology is the study of life under what kind of conditions?

18. What was the first animated series to have a prime time slot on US television?

19. Aldebaran, Rigel, Altair and Antares draw which fim hero to victory?

20. What kind of celestial body was a chart topping album for Deep Purple?

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THE DOUGHERTY CODE "Dougherty has a genuine desire to improve the financial health of his clients"

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inancial planning is an essential part of modern society but sadly far too few people give any thought to growing their wealth or having a planned approach to achieving their life goals.

A particular challenge for people relocating to other countries where language barriers and differing rules and systems make things significantly more difficult and for those in this category THE DOUGHERTY CODE Secrets of Financial Planning in Spain Revealed makes for essential reading.

Books about Financial planning are some of the most popular financial titles sold but few deal with the specific challenges faced by ex-pats and for those relocating to Spain Dougherty has written a highly practical guide that leads the reader in nontechnical language through the mazes of the Spanish financial planning system where in his own words “financial planning is relegated to the shadows and that there are so few financial planners”.

It is clearly a broad subject with complex underlying legislation that requires an informed approach and Dougherty has set out to reduce the burden for his readers.

His text is concise (tempered with a little humour)

and is supported by simple but highly informative graphs and examples that refreshingly avoid the use of confusing jargon.

Arranged by topics that include What is Financial Planning?, Insurance, Ratios & the Metrics Approach and Americans in Spain, Dougherty sets out simple and easily understood strategies that not only take away the fear and stress of Financial Planning but provide a jargon-free guide to wealth generation.

From New York’s financial district to Valencia, The Dougherty Code is not only a strategic guidebook but reflects Dougherty’s personal journey and a genuine desire to improve the financial health of his clients.

With many books on financial planning being overly complex THE DOUGHERTY CODE Secrets of Financial Planning in Spain Revealed makes good on its promise to reveal the secrets of financial planning in Spain and is highly recommended!”

Peter Dougherty is a Financial Planner for BISSAN Wealth Management in Spain. He is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® in the U.S. and a European Financial Planner (EFP) in Spain. BISSAN has offices in both Barcelona and Bilbao. (Review by The BookViral)

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The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. Phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 659 016 733 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 Montesinos. We look forward to meeting you. www.Saltchurchspain.

Facebook SaltChurchSpain International Christian Assembly, Calle Beniajan 14, Torrevieja -Evangelical Church. Sunday Service 11 a.m.; - Contact 966 799 273 / 660 127 276. Evangelical non-denominational church. www.icatorrevieja.org

The Car of the Month at AUTOMOVILES CRESPO is a very attractive 2019 Ford Focus ST-Line Petrol which is priced at just 20,500 euro.

Come along to our large showroom in Elche and see our vast range of new and used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers.

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We can assure you of the biggest and best choice of new and used cars in the area for price, choice and quality. ENGLISH SPOKEN

AGE CONCERN BEREAVEMENT GROUP. Have you lost somebody close to you?

Are you finding life difficult after a bereavement?

Come along and chat to other people in the same situation.

Starting on October 10th, then every Tuesday from 2-4pm at the Age Concern Centre, Calle Paganini, La Siesta, Torrevieja. 96 678 6887.

Everyone is welcome.

Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club. Interested in photography? We invite you to come and join us at our twice monthly meetings. Please contact coordinatorladcc@ gmail.com or see http://www.los-alcazarescamera.club/ for details.

COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION (CCA) Open to residents of Orihuela Costa over 60 years of age.

Located at the Centro Civico

Monday 16th - Sunday 22nd October 2023

Alameda del Mar. Open 3 times a week for a programme of English speaking activities, support, information and advice with the support of Orihuela Council.

Anyone wanting to join CCA social activities can pop along. Open 2pm -6pm Mondays and Thursdays, Wednesday 2pm - 5pm. You can register between 1pm & 2pm on those days, in the Cafe area where you will find Eva or Norah. email: communitycare@gmail.com RAGS CLUB (previously Friendship Centre). Every Tuesday Lunchtime, From a Bun to a Banquet. At Graceys - upstairs La Zenia park in Lidl Carpark.

COME AND PLAY RUMMIKUB. Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you with problem solving and well being for the over 50’s. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Home Visiting Team to visit a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee. Call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887. Or email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch now meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 5pm at the Lakeview

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FIRAHOGAR HOME EXHIBITION AT IFA ALICANTE firms.

This event, which began in 1993, has established itself in the province as the event of reference in terms of everything necessary for the home, therefore the acceptance by the public and exhibitors has been growing year after year.

This year FIRAHOGAR has new features: the participation of Almoradí ‘Ciudad del Mueble’, one extra exhibition day and FREE ADMISSION FOR VISITORS. In this edition, Almoradí ‘Ciudad del Mueble’,

rom October 19 to the 22, at IFA-Fira Alacant there will be an event where you will be able to discover the latest trends in furniture, equipment and decoration for the home.

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The 29th FIRAHOGAR Home Furnishings, Equipment and Decoration Show will open its doors on Thursday October 19. The fair, which this year will last for four days, offers

different possibilities through the many businesses exhibiting their top quality products at the best prices, including furniture and interior design, lighting, kitchens, outdoors, services with many tradesmen, associations and even official bodies.

This year there will be an exhibition of 13,000 square metres where you can find all the new products from the 50 exhibiting

will be present, with firms that will be present through Almoradí’s town hall, the aim is to promote the importance of the sector in the province.

If Almoradí is renowned in the province, it is for its furniture and the entire home sector.

The event attracts all types of public, from those interested in new trends in home fashion to those looking for bargains in furniture and decoration.

The fair is open from 10:00 to 21:00 and admission is free. #FIRAHOGAR

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PERCY’S RAMBLINGS BLOOD THINNERS he following account is my experience with taking blood thinning medication. I stress this is in no way a recommendation to follow my actions, it is for information only.

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This story also has no reflection on the wonderful care I have received over time from the Spanish Health Authority.

We live in a society with first class health provision, provided by well-trained doctors, nurses and staff, dedicated to the health of the people, with their expert abilities in that field.

I stress, any nervousness concerning health issues by the reader, then your own GP should be consulted, and I repeat this article is not a recommendation concerning health in general.

The drug aspirin is used in many ways for the relief of different types of pain, the following is my story when using it on a regular basis.

The story starts last spring when I was very badly constipated with cramps and shooting pains and went to Emergency where I was interviewed by a doctor, who also asked if I had any bleeding. After the consultation as I was leaving and going through the door. She said ‘Goodbye Percy.’ It sounded so final.

It was sometime later that my GP wanted me to take blood pressure readings over a few days. The result was excellent with low numbers over the period. Not for the first time she asked me if I had blood in my soil or water. But for the colouration of skin – nothing.

So, I think to myself, the reason why the readings are near perfect is because of the blood pressure tablets I am taking. Being of a curious mind I stopped taking them for a few days to see what the result would be.

There was no change in the readings! Why? When I had expected them to rise dramatically because of the lack of medication, but they did not.

At that time, I had been taking herbal ‘Arnica 30c’ for back pain and I checked to see if they could be the reason my blood pressure was low. They were not.

Then what were these tablets which I was led to believe were for high blood pressure? I researched into what they are for, and I discovered they are to protect my heart from the blood thinning tablets, the ‘aspirin acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)’ I had been taking for many years.

sources, clinical reports on Google and others, both USA and UK, into the use of aspirin.

They all indicated they can be the reason for internal bleeding, no wonder the doctor rightly frequently asks if I have blood in my stool.

I now looked into the other tablets I was taking, one to make the tummy happy, and I discovered they are prescribed to stop the aspirin from damaging the stomach lining. So, it seemed that because of the blood thinning tablet, I was taking two other tablets to protect my heart and tummy from aspirin.

For a very long time my hearing had increasingly gotten worse, and I was frequently professionally told it was because I was getting old, and it was an age-related factor.

Then, just recently my ears made a loud bang and closed down totally into deafness.

The doctor examined them and extracted some black matter from one of them, after a ten-day course of antibiotics my hearing has returned to normal.

The doctor has referred me to a hospital specialist, so I am only guessing when I say, for a long time, without knowing I have had small haemorrhaging inside the ear affecting hearing especially as I read one of the causes of blood thinning tablets, aspirin, is nasal bleeding.

I have not taken aspirin for over two months, I feel fit and very well with low cholesterol, stable blood pressure and no sign of blood leaks especially on my skin which has improved and is totally clear.

FREE TROLLEY. When we are served by large companies and then suddenly, they change the way of working I doubt for certain it is not for the customers benefit although they may frame the change in that light.

Just recently some supermarkets have allowed the use of their trolley without using a coin.

Why? Do I say to myself, as surely now they will have to employ staff to gather the ones that have been left anywhere but in the trolley parking lot.

Of course, large stores do not take any action which would increase their outgoing unless it is a direction they want to take and, in this instance, I think it is leading to acceptance of credit cards only – no cash. And my guess is that they will find a way for customers in using a card to obtain a trolley.

FLOWER POWER

It was around this time that I noticed a small amount of blood in the stool. I immediately stopped taking aspirin. I should have gone to see a doctor, but it was holiday time and difficult to seek medical attention, not being near home.

For twenty years after our Dad had left us, Jean and I sent my mother flowers on her birthday. As she liked a tipple I would also ask the local wine merchant to deliver a bottle of Scotch to her as well. It also ensured there was some for me when visiting.

As a result, I researched through various

I arrived un-announced one day as a birthday

surprise to find the flowers by the bin. She smiled saying, they were lovely and enjoyed receiving them, but they gave her terrible hay fever. But the Scotch was perfect.

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More Bike Lanes for the Vega Baja The Alicante Provincial Council has put out to public tender 11 cycle path projects throughout the province, two of them in the municipality of Orihuela, at a cost of 21,000 euro.

The first project is valued at 10,417.39 euro is the construction of a cycle-pedestrian lane on the CV-923. This road, whose maintenance falls on the province, connects the municipality of Bigastro with Hurchillo. The new lane will cover the approximately 1.2 kilometres between the towns.

On this same road, work will also be carried out to widen the road by the Manuel Riquelme school in a bid to improve road safety at this point.

The second project being carried out in the region is valued at 11,285.51 euro and will see the expansion, road reinforcement and construction of a pedestrian-cyclist lane on the CV-943.

This will cover 3 kilometres between La Marquesa (rural area of Los Montesinos) and

Los Balcones, in Torrevieja, through land largely belonging to the municipality of Orihuela.

The network of cycle paths through Orihuela, however, is still scarce. Along with the 'cycle streets' that are in the centre of the city and the N-332 lane as it passes through the Oriola coast, there are hardly any cycle paths on the Camino de Beniel, between Palmeral and the Montepinar urbanisation and some sections on the Hurchillo road and between the district of La Campaneta and Redován. In this last case, the Generalitat is finalising the expropriation of land to complete the connection between both towns.

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Proteger Avisar Socorrer, which we could translate to Protect, Advise, Assist.

PROTECT Knowing what to do if you are involved in or witness a traffic incident can not only save the lives of the injured, but also your own.

Never forget the three steps: Protect, Advise and Assist.

Self-protection. Park your own vehicle in a safe spot and wear your reflective vest before leaving it.

DEALING WITH THE IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH OF AN INCIDENT ncidents on the road are all too frequent, and we never known when we might be involved, or witness a situation that could prove life threatening if not dealt with correctly, and in Spain, in order to deal with the immediate aftermath of an incident, the P.A.S. system is taught to drivers, but the

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advice is also equally valid in many other situations.

The P.A.S. system based on the first response to a situation, in which the primary concern should always be protection, then advising others, and then assisting those in need.

In Spanish, P.A.S. is derived from

Keep away from a burning vehicle or if you notice that it is transporting dangerous goods.

Protect the incident site. Signal the area as soon as possible by placing warning triangles or emergency light, and switching on your hazard warning lights.

The V-16 emergency light is currently an optional replacement for warning triangles in Spain. In other words, it is currently mandatory to carry one or the other. However, as from 1 January 2026, the warning lights will completely replace warn-

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ing triangles in Spain.

ADVISE Call the emergency services on 112 (they speak multiple languages, including English).

Information to provide: Location of the place of accident (street, number, kilometre point, if it is a two-way street, the address, and report any other detail that can assist in identifying your location quickly: chapel, restaurant ...

The number of injured people and all the information you can provide (if unconscious, bleeding etc).

Special circumstances (the existence of trapped persons, danger of a falling vehicle, if they are transporting dangerous goods, if they fallen into water etc).

Characteristics and number of vehicles.

Wait from the controllers to confirm the details before hanging up.

ASSIST Only when you have protected yourself and the scene, and sum-

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moned help, should you now assist others.

Be extremely careful in order to not add or aggravate injuries.

You should not move an injured person, nor remove them from the vehicle.

If they are a biker, do not remove the helmet.

Do not give drink, food or medication.

Do not allow them to move on their own.

Do not leave until emergency services say it is okay.

You should stay close to the injured party, if possible, at their side. Try to keep them calm.

If necessary, and if you are trained, perform first aid.

Remember, the first priority is to protect yourself and the scene, then summon help, and finally assist those involved, this is to ensure the safest possible outcome in any situation.

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VACCINATION SCHEDULE GETS UNDERWAY ON MONDAY Appointments can now be made on the Gva +Salut APP or the Conselleria de Sanitat website .

On Monday the Ministry of Health is beginning the flu immunisation campaign, which will be administered simultaneously, along with a dose of the coronavirus vaccine, for the entire population requiring the double immunisation.

According to the Minister of Health, Marciano Gómez, the objective of this campaign is “to protect the most vulnerable members of the population, who may suffer complications as a result of their personal situation.” The Minister has said that “given the coincidence of a significant part of the target population to which vaccination against flu and vaccination against COVID-19 are directed, a joint vaccination campaign has been launched.”

In the 2023-2024 season, the objectives for vaccination against influenza and COVID19 are to achieve or exceed vaccination coverage of 75% in those over 65 years of age and all health and social health personnel, as well as exceed the 60% in pregnant women and people with other risk condi-

tions. “This involves the immunisation of more than 1,350,000 people and the administration of more than 2 million doses of vaccines at 2,683 vaccination points, of which 417 are residences,” he said.

Vaccination will be prioritised for residents in centres for the elderly and those with functional diversity; population aged 80 and over; health and social health personnel; people between 60 and 79 years old and other risk groups.

The administration of joint vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 is recommended for people aged 60 years or older, as well as people aged 5 years or older cared for in centres for functional diversity and other long-term institutionalised people and residents in closed institutions.

Likewise, a joint dose is also recommended for people under 60 years of age with risk pathologies; pregnant women in any trimester of pregnancy and women during

the postpartum period; people living with those who have a high degree of immunosuppression; staff of public and private health and social health centres and establishments; and professionals who work in essential public services (State Security Forces and Corps, firefighters, civil protection and personnel who work in health emergency services).

People belonging to the risk groups for which vaccination against Covid-19 and the flu is indicated, are now able to request an appointment from the Gva +Salut APP and from the Conselleria de Sanitat website .

The vaccination of pregnant women, will take place in medical centres during routine pregnancy check-ups. As for health personnel dependent on the Ministry of Health, they will be vaccinated by occupational risk prevention and/or preventive medicine services. In primary care, the centre staff will carry out the vaccination.

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS

Princess Leonor with the mystery cadet

Torrevieja Mayor, Eduardo Dolon The King with Princess Leonar Last Thursday, 12 October, Spain’s National Holiday was Spain celebrated, a festival that took place across the whole of the Spanish territory. Also known as Hispanic Day, it is one of the eight non-replaceable national holidays written in stone in the annual calendar, commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492.

Although parades and celebrations are held across the country, the largest parade is held in Madrid, where the King and Queen of Spain preside over the ceremony and where military units, traditional dancers, and floats from different regions are showcased.

But despite all that goes on, one of the most characteristic images of Madrid’s National Holiday Day Parade is the arrival of the Spanish flag by parachute, which this year was delivered from the air by Corporal María del Carmen Gómez Hurtado, 38 years of age, the winner of the recent International Military Parachuting Championship held in San Javier.

With more than 3,000 jumps, the Elche born paratrooper is one of the few women who has earned the Green Beret of the Parachute Sapper Squadron (EZAPAC) of the Special Operations Unit of the Air and Space Army.

In June, she also became the first parachutist to jump with the Spanish flag on Armed Forces Day that was held in Granada.

Her jump also coincided with the first Columbus Day parade in which Princess Leonor attended after her swearing in of the flag, held last week.

Cpl María del Carmen Gómez Hurtado

Following a number of military displays, the national anthem and a tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, their Majesties and Princess of Leonor travelled to the Royal Palace where the traditional commemorative reception for the National Holiday Day took place and it was there that the mystery deepened about Princess Leonor's mysterious friend, a young man who was greeted with laughter by the king and queen, suggesting that there could be something more than a friendship with the Princess of Asturias.

It took no time at all for the national press to run the photograph of the moment in which a young cadet greeted the monarchs and their daughter, received with laughter and knowing gestures, which has generated speculation about whether there could be something more than a simple friendship between the two young people.

As well as Madrid of course there were celebrations locally in Orihuela and in Torrevieja where the respective mayors had the honour of raising the Spanish flag.

In Orihuela almost as a custom, the event was used as a platform for demands with topics such as water, teaching Valencian and recovering the historic city centre. In his speech the mayor was particularly critical of the imposition of the Valencian language, stating, “let us defend ourselves fiercely against the impositions of those who, incomprehensibly, seek confrontation between brothers using such an intimate part of our cultural heritage to sow discord.”

In Torrevieja it was the Civil Guard that led the celebrations at

the event, which was also the day of its patron saint.

It was a day that was full of emotion for the civil guards and their families with the celebrations getting underway with a mass in the Archpriest Church of the Inmaculada in honour of the patron saint, the Virgen del Pilar, with the presence of senior officers along with representatives of the council and the courts.

The main flag raising event, carried out by Mayor Eduardo Dolon, took place on Paseo Vistalegre.

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VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB Winter League result: Greenlands Gladiators v Vistabella Wednesday October 11th A tough away game for Vistabella against a strong experienced Greenlands team. We did ourselves proud and had a go but in the end a good win for the Gladiators 10-0.

86 pts to 63 pts. Scores 17-16, 26-16, 23-18 & 20-13. Some close games played in a friendly & competitive manner.

Winter SABA league results - Southern league Division B. Emerald Isle Claymores v Vistabella Picadores - Friday 13th October.

A very good win away at Emerald Isle bowls club. 8 pts 4pts win for Vistabella 81 pts - 75 pts close on points.

Good wins by: Brian Gilham, Don Conlan, Paul Durham 25 - 16, Mo. Foulcer, Freddie Willey, Sheila Westwood 19 - 10, Olwyn Ratcliffe, Stuart Allman, Brian Dunn 14 - 13.

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

BY RICHARD WILLEY

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB Barry Jones On Saturday 7th October San Miguel played their annual President’s Team versus Captain’s Team. On this occasion the Captain’s team were victorious 110 shots to 78.

Miguel Navajos, the apache’s won 8 - 4, 97 shots to 74. The best winning triple for the Apaches were Dori Svanbergsson, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire 30 shots to 7. The best winning triple for the Navajos were Anne Young, Barry Jones and Frank Scotthern 16 shots to 10.

On Wednesday The Winter League team played away to Bonalba, most of the team found it tricky, but managed to come away with a draw 5 - 5. The highest winning rink were Anita Brown, Dori Svanbergsson, Derek Farmer and Mike Douglas, 22-10, this takes the team to 3rd in the league

On Friday afternoon San Miguel Cherokees were home to San Miguel Commanches, where they shared the points 6 - 6, 69 shots to 84. The best winning trip for the Cherokees were John Bolton, Dave Sceal and Alan Harris 18 shots to 14. The best winning triple for the Commanches were Terry Lock, Adam Ingram and Ron Peters 25 shots to 13.

On Friday morning San Miguel Apaches were home to San

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB with Suzi Cooper VICTORY IN THE WINTER LEAGUE Sponsored by Spanish Life Properties First report for the Winter season.

Last week in the Winter league we played hosts to last years champions Greenlands. A win, a draw & the overall shots for us had the match tied 5-5.

Winning team Terry Morgan, Brian Miller, Carol Thorpe & Peter Morgan.

Melanie & Colin Highland, Dave Collings & Trevor Voisey got the draw.

This week we were away at El Rancho & due to people withdrawing last minute shuffling took place. But we managed to win on 3 losing on the other & collected the overall shots for 8-4.

Winning teams 23-11, George Carnell, Claire Dye, Ann Linley & Suzi Cooper 17-11, Terry Morgan, Brian Miller, Carol Thorpe & Peter Morgan who were never ahead until they won end 18 - 14-13

At the same time 24 of our bowlers were hosting the touring side from Plympton.

Quesada won on all rinks and whilst we always say the winning isn’t important in these games – we all know that it is. As someone told me when I first started bowling – there is no such thing as a friendly, you play to win.

On Thursday we heard the sad news that Tommy Cunningham, one of our members had passed away following an accident at home. A minutes silence was held before both the morning & afternoon matches in his memory. RIP

Tommy you will be missed.

Tommy was a keen advocate for Paradise Rescue Kennels.

A collection is being made and will be presented at a future date in his name.

The battle between our Swans & Swifts went the way of the Swans 10-2.

Swans winning teams Harald Olsen, Peter & Brenda Rees 17-11, Chris Bowles, Dave Gould & Kim Bowles 23-16, Ken Gordon, Dave Collings & Trevor Voisey 18-2, Joan Inns, Mike Inns & Andy Reid 27-8.

Winning team for the Swifts was Sandra Johnston, Brian Miller & Brian Elkington 20-12.

In the afternoon it was the turn of our Swallows who hosted the San Luis Lions.

Winning teams Chris Brazier, Mark France & Jason Prokopowycz 25-15, Allen Bowen, Carol & Gary Thorpe 19-9, while Melanie & Colin Highland with Peter Morgan had a 20-20 draw. Unfortunately the extra points for the overall went in favour of the Lions.

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, by appointment ONLY. To book, please call Dave or Lynn Greenland on +34 667 207 508.

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

LA MARINA BC Dave Hadaway Friday 13th saw the start of our new season, and we were at home to the Emerald Isle, ideal bowling conditions led to the following result:Barbara Forshaw, John Morgan, Alex Whyte 18 each, Janet Parsons, Jean Fowkes, Don Fowkes 09-25, Margaret McLaughlin, Alan Birch, Peter Parsons 09-19, Anne Stone, Norman Ship, Margaret Finlayson 25-10 Maureen Kidd, Shirley Hadaway, Garth Slater w/over 10 -0 Giving us a result of 5 points each for the game, and losing the overall shots by 1 shot,

71-72. A unfortunate result for us but a very promising start to the season.

This week we will be playing both Monday and Friday, so the season will be fully underway, plus we have a touring side from UK on Wednesday which is always pleasurable.

The birds were also flying this week, but last week spectacular flight of the Penguins led to a very heavy landing going from 100% win to a 100% loss. Too early yet for league tables, perhaps next week we will be able to show one.

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB On Wednesday El Rancho Rowdies entertained Quesada in the winter league, playing well to win one rink and losing another by one shot., hence Quesada took the match by 8 points to 2.

Bill Johnston, Lesley Day, Judy Foley and Bob Day 12-23. Chris Ziepe, Ann Taylor, John Ziepe and Bob Taylor 17-7. Sheila Cox, Debbie Ham, Derek Barker and Mike Cox 11-17.

Tony Abbott, Ann Abbott, Trevor Witcher and Adrian Ham 13-14.

Friday’s match for the Mustangs was a bye. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership info contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com.

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BY Sheila Cammack On Tuesday 10th we enjoyed playing against the very friendly Plympton BC Touring team. It was another warm day, which some of the visitors, playing their first match here, found difficult – as well as our shorter, artificial outdoor carpet and heavier jacks.

However they kept fighting back right to the end & improving. Although we won the matches (4 rinks & 2 trips) 5-1, and the overall shots, it was played in a good spirit and hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves.

Wednesday 11th saw our Winter League team travel north to Benitachell, and after a close battle they came away with 6 points-4, 66 shots-61. Well done to: Catherine Morrisroe, Bill Webb, Noel Morrisroe, Scott Malden 17-13, Jane Hamill, Sandra Burrows, Stewart Hamill, Ian Kenyon 22-5.

Friday 13th & the start of the Southern League; SL Lions were away v Quesada Swallows. It was a close fought game; 2 wins & a draw each but the Lions won the shots 98-88 for 7 points-5. Well done winners: Neil & Sandra Burrows, Dave Webb 24-13, Jan Pocock, June & Keith Jones 30-11, Margaret & Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 20-20.

SL Tigers had a BYE. SL Leopards were at home v SL Pumas and it’s never easy to play against other friends and club members.

The Leopards came out on top 111 shots - 52, 11 points-1. Well done to the winners: Les Bedford, Ngaio & Peter Baldwin 21-7, Judy Carroll, Gordon Paton, David Blackie 28-14, Catherine & Noel Morrisroe, Barbara Louis 26-5, Peter Ayres, Lyndon Johnson, John Skipper 20-20, Pauline Johnson, Kevin McKenna, Derrick Cooper 16-6. Well done also to the Pumas point scorers: Lesley & Wayne Howlett & David Whitworth 20-20.

So that’s the first week over, for better or worse, a chance for new teams to settle and play together; here’s to a successful season.

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB Emerald Isle Bowls ClubThe Emperors played at home in the Winter League taking on El Cid and they had a fine 8-2 wing, aggregate of 84 -45. N Davis M Ellis B Kavanagh C Lindgren 28-8, N Prior Jo Pering R White Julian Pering 27-7, M Oakley T Paffett S Elvin M Dyer 17-12 Cavaliers travelled to La Marina and had a good 7-5 win, aggregate of 72-71. D Jones M Ellis B Kavanagh 25-9, N Davis M Odell M Harley 19-9, M Prior G Odell C Lindgren drew 18 all

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CRISTIANO RONALDO SENTENCED TO 99 LASHES IN IRAN

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been denounced by several Iranian lawyers for 'inappropriate conduct', having been accused of 'adultery' and is facing a sentence of 99 lashes in Iran, which he could receive next time he travels to the Arab country.

It follows on from a hug that the Portuguese footballer gave to the painter Fatemeh Hamami when he travelled to Tehran with his team, Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia, to play a match against Persepolis in the Asian Champions League.

During his stay in Iran, Cristiano met the popular artist, who suffers from 85% body paralysis. A big fan of the player, she gave him two of her paintings and, as a thank you, Georgina Rodríguez 's partner gave her a signed shirt, plus a kiss on the cheek and a hug, before posing with her for a photograph.

Pines B KO Pines A! The Pines B edged out Pines A in the Costa Blanca Independent Pool League Knockout Cup qualifying round with a narrow 6-5 win.

Happy Days Too B defeated The Olde 9th Shakers 6-5, with The Cafe

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But it is said that such a public display of affection In Iran is considered adultery because she is a single woman.

According to the local press, there are numerous Iranian lawyers who have denounced the Portuguese star for this gesture of affection that they considered criminal, punishable according to Iranian law with 99 lashes.

This is a sentence that could be carried out on the footballer next time he visits the country, although he could be forgiven by a judge if he shows regret for his brashness towards the disabled painter.

Almoradi also chalking up a 6-5 victory against Catral Sheerin's.

The Club Quesada A returned a 6-3 win away at Algorfa Top End Bar. The Club Quesada B defeated The Laguna Tavern 6-3; The La Laguna Tavern A defeated Floyd's 6-2.

CARP R US ANGLING REPORT This week saw Carp-R-Us fish the Eden 2 stretch of the Rio Segura for round 7 of their Summer/Autumn series. It was a lovely morning with mist rising off the river when we arrived. We had seven members fishing and while the river was low it looked like it would fish well. However, the fact it dropped another 20-30cms during the match left most of the upstream anglers struggling for bites.

Willy Moons was a clear winner from peg 5 with 6.30kg (six carp) caught on method feeder and maggot. Second from peg 6 was

Claymores played against Vistabella Picadors and slipped to a 4-8 defeat, aggregate 75 -81, P Moore M Stritch K Barber 20-10, S Ellis G Inwood B Fenty 16-13 Outlaws beat Greenlands Elms 8-4 The Isle hosted a visiting team from Plimpton and had a great game with Isle winning 4-2 on rinks Hope to see them again great day.

Highjackers played at Isle on Tuesday with home advantage paying off, Isle winning 4-2 SAPS on Sat at 13-15 as usual 5 Euros coaching Shoes and Bowls supplied and bar.

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LEAGUE TABLE CK1 Ladybirds Gap Girlz Friendly's Chicas Macklin's Dolly Mixtures Tipsy Tigers Friendly's Temps Primadonnas Whacky Allsorts

Tipsy Tigers Whacky Allsorts Primadonnas Friendly Chicas P 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Pts 15 14 9 9 9 7 7 2

Hot Darts Week 2 - Tuesday 10th October Bliss Wright (GG) 140 x2, 100 x2, Diane Burns (DM) 140, 121, 115, 101, Eileen Askew (TT) 139, 116, 100 x2, Julie Thompson (FT) 138, Sandra Crabbe (LB) 125, Donna Ralph (LB) 121, Ann Wharton (FT) 118, Shirley Stephenson (WA) 114, Angie Philpott (DM) 112, Sue Casey (WA) 111, Chelsea Campbell (GG) 110, 100, Pat Schofield (TT) 110, Linda Curdy (FC) 107, Lisa Ivill (TT) 105, Sarndra David (LB)100, Mitch Halliday (PD) 100, Yvonne Rouffignac (GG) 100, Alison Webster (FC) 100

Steve Fell who used pole and bread to catch 3.00kg, just pipping Richard Crawshaw who had 2.96kg from peg 7 on feeder and corn. Fourth was Jeremy Fardoe with 0.62kg caught on whip and maggot.

A big thank you should go to Tony Flett and Jeremy Fardoe who have worked hard over the last two weeks to ensure there were sufficient pegs for matches on this stretch. It´s a pity the fish just didn´t want to feed.

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

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE Friday 13th October Country Bowls Cubs v Monte Mar Matadors The first game of the sea-

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BY Pearl Houghton Bowls results Greenlands Cedars were at home to Country Bowls today great result for them a win of 8 2 Well done The Elms of Greenlands were away to Emerald Isle and put up a good effort of only losing 8 to 4 Well done Greenlands Gladiators were at home to Vistabella and were all up for it on Wednesday and achieved an 10 to nil win So well done all keep the swords sharp for the next game.

son Monte Mar Matadors were away to Country Bowls Cubs.

The long journey was well worth it as we won on four rinks and also the shots.

Well done to the winning rinks, Lynne Armitage, Chris Harding skip Neil Crawford, Julia Hamilton, Howie Williams skip Ian Hamilton, Sheila Roberts, Paul Dodd skip Phil Goble, Gina Hindle, Steve Hindle skip Joan Harding.

A good start to the new season let’s hope we can keep it up.

Shots Matadors 108 – 67 Cubs. Points Matadors 10 – 2 Cubs.

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DIVISION 1 CK 1 Lads v Dominos Domignomes

DIVISION 1 CK1 Lads Mind The Gap C.C.'s Bees Milo's Freakie Taverners

4-8 12-0 8-4 0-12 3-9

Domino's Doms Leeson St Trotters El Capitan Tipsy Toad Toppers Hub Hyenas

DIVISION 2 Illy's Oldies Pint Depot Queens Domino's Despdos Hub Hellraisers Tipsy Toad Tiaras

5-7 2-10 6-6 1-11 4-8

Fallen Angels Tasty Taverners CK1 Ladybirds Danny's Bar Fire Station

LEAGUE TABLES 12 OCTOBER DIVISION 1 Mind The Gap Hub Hyenas Domino's Domignomes Tipsy Toad Toppers CC's Bees El Capitan CK1 Lads Leeson Street Trotters Freakie Taverners Milo's

P 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Pts 4 4 4 3 3 2 0 0 0 0

legs 22 20 20 18 14 12 6 4 3 1

DIVISION 2 Fire Station Danny's Bar Fallen Angels CK1 Ladybirds Illy's Oldies Tasty Taverners Domino's Desperados Tipsy Toad Tiaras Hub Hellraisers Pint Depot Queens

P 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Pts 4 4 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 0

legs 18 18 17 14 16 14 11 6 3 3

180's: Chelsea Cambell - Domino's Domignomes, Dario Sierra - Hub Hyenas, Jay Wilkinson - Hub Hyenas, Paul Christopher - C.C's Bees, Liam Lumb El Capitan HIGH FINISH: Steve Monk-Dalton 144 - CK1 Lads, Reg Christpher 126 - C.C's Bees, Tony Spears 116 Fallen Angels, Darren Sanderson 110 - Mind The Gap

Steve Daltons 121,85,140 in the opener wasted as Dave Wharton closed on D16. Steve Mullen levelled for Lads, Nigel Justice 2x100, D10 giving Nomes a 12 lead.

Chelsea Campbell and Wharton added a 3rd for Nomes, Olly Walker and Justice 3x100, plus a 64 out, made it 1-4. Kevin Wood 2x100 and Dalton 81,140 and a magnificent 144 out, edged out a pretty decent Matt Smith effort 5x85+,140 for 2-4.

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Richie McSweeney 100,121,140 and a 92 out gave Bees the lead after the break, Chris Logan keeping Caps in the match with a steady 0-2 win.

That was to be Caps last, as Bees won the remaining 4 matches, both Christophers pounding the T20, Reg a 92 out, Paul a maxi. POTM - Paul C - Lumb.

Milos v Tipsy Toad Toppers Walkover for Toppers.

Freakie Taverners v Hub Hyenas

Wood 124,100, got the better of Walker 2-0, Smith 3x100,140 squeezed out Dalton 5x85+,100 over 3 legs. Campbell's 100,121,180 in the 3rd single not quite enough as Terry David hit 4x80+136,160 for 45. Justice 4x100,2x125 gained the visitors a point, Wharton 121,140, ensured the victory for Nomes.

Freakies pre match Annette Dobson got Freakies off to a flyer on D8, well supported by Bryan Livsey. Hyenas response was 180's from Jay Wilkinson and Dario Sierra, a 140, D16, from Dave Rowlinson and a 121, D10 from Matt Dawson.

Bliss - POTM Mind the Gap v Leeson St. Trotters Bliss Wright merited her POTM performance with 4 winning doubles, 6x81+, 100,125, and a tasty 77 out.

For Trotters Yvonne Rouffignac wasn't too far behind with 7x80+,117,121, no doubles, but still a POTM accolade.

Livesy and Sharon Frain D1,D2, overcome a lively Rowlinson and Bob Taylor. Sierra adding 3 more tons with Dave Bracken for 2-4.

Just the one singles victory for Freakies, courtesy of Livesy, but a fine effort from Ernie Willis taking a 6 ton Rowlinson to 3 legs.

Sierra adding 2x140, 100 in his defeat of Noel Kenny, the Freakie taking the 1st of 3 on D16. POTM - Frain - Sierra.

Darren Sanderson's 5x100, 120,125 and a useful 110 out, certainly worth a mention.

Unluckily for Trotters, it was a good all round evening for the champions, the visitors only winning legs via Alex Nikolov and Barry Shingler.

C.C.'s Bees v El Capitan Bees outscored Caps in the 1st half, but didn't capitalise, the score 3 apiece. Bees Paul Christopher outstanding with 3x100,125,140 and an out.

Reg Christopher securing a 126 finish.

Marcos Lopez banging in 2x100,116 and an out, Ben Kernahan supporting with 2 finishes.

Marksmen Dario & Jay

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DIVISION 2 Illy's Oldies v Fallen Angels Shared spoils in the 1st half, with decent performances from Oldies Des Field, Tony Jesson and Craig Miller, Angels James Mackay and Tony Spiers outstanding the latter hitting a 140, 100 plus a 116 out.

Eric Manders and Graham White gave Angels a 2 leg advantage in the singles, Field 100, 3x80+, enjoying a real winning tussle over Mackay 99,98.

Mike Tierney D2, made it 6 for the visitors, Joe Cuyt 3x80+, D12 getting Angels over the line and both points. POTM - Field - Spiers.

Pint Depot Queens v Tasty Taverners T.T.'s got off to a great start winning 5 of the 1st half matches. Sharon Williams helping herself to a 140,125 and two game shots, the only Queens score of note from Debbie Wright.

In the 3rd pairs Marie Cummins and partner Wright halted the landslide, Cummins nailing D1 for 1-5.

T.T.s Ruth Gwilliams ensuring the draw, Hennie Oortwijn finding D2 for both points.

Cummins got Queens 2nd leg for a deserved POTM, Williams adding a 3rd winning double for T.T.'s POTM. Dominos Desperados v C.K. 1 LadyBirds Although 3 each at half time, Despos looked every bit the winning side taking the 1st three singles for a 6-3 advantage.

All credit to Birds as Sarndra David D16, Sharon O'Rourke D20 and Gena Wood D18 reeled off the last three for the draw.

Paul Chick notched a 71 out in his singles for 3 winning doubles on the night and POTM. Angela Chick top scoring for Despos with 123. O'Rourke POTM for Birds.

Hub Hellraisers v Dannys Bar The reliable Mrs Spiers, or Sue preferably, was Raisers lone victor, a D4 singles win over Steve Lumb. Rachel Lee scoring well, but no outer ring.

Not unsurprisingly (with 22 signed players) Dannys had 6 different names finding winning doubles in the 1st half, the best of which a 56 out from John Giggs.

Lesley Lumb got the 7th visitors leg for 2 points, Simon Perryman 95,125,83,D10 closed the match meriting a POTM, Spiers, Raisers POTM. Tipsy Toad Tiaras v Fire Station The newcomers to the league certainly deserve their place and will no doubt finish up in the top 3 of Division 2. A lovely team, consisting of many Roberts, Robbies and Rogers, gave the Tiaras´ board a pounding in the triple 20 area, hitting it time and again.

Tim Clarke was crowned POTM just edging Robert ¨red-shorts¨ Sturvivant out of the accolade, Luke Monks also putting in a good shift. The Tiaras were looking to go the same way as the Hellraisers but Lisa Ivill put paid to that in the final pairs with (89, D12).

Sharon Crane (81, D2), POTM Simone de Lacy (83, 117, 86, D19) and Wendy Hayward D16 all romped home in their singles to bring the scoreline to a more

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