The Leader Newspaper in Spain 19 April 22 – Edition 915

No 915 Tuesday 19th - Sunday 24th April 2022

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F RO M A C I T Y I N M O U R N I N G T O T H E JOY OF THE RESURRECTION

Photo: Ayto de Orihuela

he city finally put an end to its Holy Week with a crowded early morning procession on Sunday, that succeeded the Holy Burial procession, held during the previous evening, and as tradition dictates, the people of Orihuela went from mourning the death of Christ to announcing his resurrection, with joy and jubilation that was noted with the beating of the drums.

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On the most important day in the church’s calendar the image of ‘El Salvador Resurrected’ had returned to the streets of the city along with hundreds of onlookers who came out at dawn to pay their respects as they watched over the procession, which included the release of balloons and doves.

There were also the traditional hallelujahs that the people of Orihuela sang out loud after the meeting between the Risen Saviour and the ‘Blessed Virgin of Sorrows,’ which served to commemorate the moment in which the mother of Christ meets again with her son, after he has returned to life.

The release of the white

dove also took place, representing the holy spirit.

It took off across city between the beating of drums and the applause of the public, representing everyone’s joy, after which there were fireworks, and balloons were released by the children to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ in Orihuela.

The fact that the resurrection was celebrated at dawn did not prevent dozens of children from joining the traditional drum dance organised by the Brotherhood of the Resurrection.

After this outpouring of happiness for the return to life of Christ, the usual move of the many biblical models back to their churches was carried out, so the statue of the Risen Saviour returned to the Cathedral, while, the Blessed Virgin of Sorrows was moved back to the Monastery of San Juan de la Penitencia.

These were the final preocessions of Holy Week in Orihuela, a festival that continues to attract many visitors to the city as it continues to be declared an Activity of International Tourist Interest.

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Couple arrive in Alicante Airport after boarding the wrong plane

BY ANDREW ATKINSON A couple have criticised Ryanair after boarding the wrong plane on a flight to Alicante-Elche airport from Manchester.

However, Ryanair said it was the passengers responsibility to ensure they board the correct aircraft.

Simon Robinson, 57, and wife Michelle, 59, went through the boarding gate at Manchester Airport - on to a different plane, than their scheduled booking.

The flight mix-up occurred amid two Ryanair flights to Alicante-Elche airport scheduled at similar times.

"When we arrived at the airport it was extremely busy. We got to Terminal 3 and I put my case on the bag drop - but it didn't work so we had to queue up for check-in," said Simon.

"We got our printed boarding passes - that was all fine. We went through security and it was absolutely mad. We got through to departures and knew exactly what time our flight was," he said.

"The gate went up and we arrived at Gate 48. They called out the number on our boarding pass and me and my wife went up. We went through and straight onto the plane.

"Someone came over and said we were in their seat - but we knew we were in the right seat. Luckily we went to the front of the plane and

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GUARDAMAR ONCE PLAYER SCOOPS 9 MILLION EURO An lottery ticket sold in Guardamar del Segura has scooped the top prize of 9 million euro in last Friday’s ONCE draw.

This is the second consecutive week that players in the province of Alicante have won a big prize, after more than 9.2 million euro was won last week in El Altet.

The ONCE salesman David Penalva Rodríguez sold the ticket through his Point of Sale Terminal at which he sits on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in Av. Cervantes, 29, next to the pharmacy.

Simon and his wife Michelle they told us we were on the wrong plane," added Simon.

After the mix-up their correct flight was held for them - until they boarded: "The lack of organisation from Ryanair was abysmal.

"For some reason there were two Ryanair flights to Alicante at pretty much the same time.

"They should have told us before we were allowed to go through to the plane. Luckily our bags were on the right plane - but I could have been anyone.

"Thankfully they held our flight for us - I would have been fuming if we had missed it. I won’t be flying with Ryanair again after this."

A spokesperson for Ryanair said: "It is each passenger's responsibility

to ensure they board the correct aircraft. "There are several touch points throughout the passenger journey, which inform passengers of the aircraft's destination.

"These include Flight number and destination, clearly printed on the passenger’s boarding card, flight number and destination displayed at the gate, flight number and destination called out in the standard boarding PA, flight number and destination are mentioned in the welcome PA on board.

"As these passengers go through security control pre-boarding there was no security risk. "We are working with our handling agents in the Airport (Swissport) to ensure that this error doesn’t re-occur."

Pilar de la Horadada living its history

This free experience will be held again next Saturday, and also on May 14 and June 4.

Pilar de la Horadada continues the project that publicises its history, through guided and dramatised visits during this year Last weekend, a group of visitors lived alongside the historical events, guided through them by the Department of Tourism, on a visit to the Roman quarries of Mil Palmeras and the Torre Vigía.

The group belonging to the T'Avalem Horadada Emplea Joven III Project, together with the Municipal Theater Workshop, a part of the

Department of Culture, offered two theatrical performances which gave people the opportunity to experience events that occurred in Roman times and in the sixteenth century within Pilar de la Horadada.

Those attending enjoyed both the natural setting and the Torre de la Horadada Watchtower, recognised as an Asset of Cultural Interest.

This free experience will be held again next Saturday, and also on May 14 and June 4.

Holy Week Resurrection procession Los Montesinos

By Andrew Atkinson Thousands of people lined the streets for the Los Montesinos Semana Santa Direct Holy Week Resurrection Sunday on April 17.

The procession commenced from the church and met in Los Montesinos main thoroughfare with dignitaries in attendance in one of the biggest Easter Sunday events in the Vega Baja.

Photo Helen Atkinson

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CABO ROIG WALKWAY CLOSE TO COLLAPSE R

esidents who use the route on a regular basis are warning that the area around the infamous ‘sinkhole’ on the walkway above la Caleta beach, is in even more danger of collapse. They are saying that the latest heavy rains have now enlarged the hole, which has been in need of ‘urgent repair’ since September 2019, and is now in a ‘dire and extremely dangerous state’.

The two storms that have ravaged the coast in less than fifteen days, in addition to the strong tides that were seen last Monday, have caused a great deal of damage, especially to the beaches, and particularly in terms of the loss of sand.

However, the council has said that it would urgently begin the recovery of the coastline - walkways, footbaths and removal of algae- to ensure that the eleven Orihuela Costa beaches are ready for Easter, and indeed most of them were.

But still nothing has been done about the sinkhole that affects the pedestrian walkway above Cabo Roig beach, that has been in a dangerous condition for more than two and a half years since the DANA of September 2019- despite it being one of the

busiest areas of the coast.

The Cabo Roig and Lomas Neighborhood Association has warned once again that the recent storms have enlarged it even more, with it now presenting even more of "a serious danger of landslide and collapse".

In June the association filed a petition with the City Council to request the repair of the infrastructure, the shoring of the embankment, the placement of a fence and its signage, but it failed to get a response from the council.

And now the situation is even more severe with serious damage to the slope, a provisional wooden walkway that threatens to fall at any moment, an alarming crack in a section of the low wall and a partially fallen fence, erected to prevent access, meaning that the area is in "a critical state and in an alarming condition".

In addition, they add, there is no protection to prevent the passage of people along the beach at the base of the sinkhole, so it is also a danger to pedestrians. Already in October 2019, a Scandinavian resident was rushed into hospital after she fell into the hole, overgrown by the bushes on the embankment.

It is, they say, one of the many chronic deficiencies, despite it being regularly highlighted by residents and visitors, and now, with the motion of censure recently served on the government by opposition parties, "the coast is falling apart before the astonished gaze of residents while the politicians continue to fight over their toys".

"This is the image that was being seen of Orihuela Costa,” they say, “over Easter".

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Groundforce car embedded under Ryanair Boeing 737 at AlicanteElche airport

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ORIHUELA MUSEUMS CLOSED OVER EASTER

This figure is the highest in the entire history of the Camino. It exceeds the number registered in the record year of 2019.

A Groundforce car has been embedded in the underside of a Ryanair Boeing 737 plane at Alicante-Elche airport.

Aena Alicante commented on the incident saying: "The incident has had no impact on flight operations."

The route is able to record the number of pilgrims who pass along the walk through mobile phone detectors with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth installed at certain points.

It is understood that the handling agent left the parking brake on the parked vehicle off, and it rolled under the fuselage of a stationary Ryanair Boeing 737-800 aircraft, causing some minor exterior damage.

Aena have said that they will not be making a statement or any further comment, but are reported as saying the airline should be the one that gives the relevant explanations.

Influx of pilgrims walk Camino de Santiago Despite the pandemic, the Camino de Santiago has never had so many pilgrims at this time of year.

According to the data, 20,700 walkers have visited the Compostela so far in 2022.

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The aircraft was immediately taken to our maintenance facility for inspection. There were no passengers on board the aircraft and there were no injuries arising from the incident, which is still being investigated.

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Despite it being one of the busiest periods of the year, Luis Ruiz Rodríguez, the manager of all Orihuela’s museums, has ignored the instructions issued by the council and taken the decision to close the city museums over the Easter holiday period.

According to the councillor for culture, Rafael Almagro, he was only made aware of the decision on Wednesday afternoon when the municipal offices were already closed and he had no time to react and reverse the situation. He said that he tried, unsuccessfully, to contact Rodríguez.

The mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, then sent a letter urging the manager to take "the appropriate measures so that the museums and the rest of the cultural services are opened with absolute normality in in the city. He also

denounced the closure in a week that will see far more tourists in the municipality.

The city’s shopkeepers were also up in arms.

“Easter in Orihuela is one of the most important economic periods. For this reason, the Association of Merchants of the Municipality of Orihuela does not understand how the city's museums can be closed on such important dates and with far more tourists in the city", said it’s spokesman.

Rodríguez, who was appointed by Ciudadanos, justified the closure saying that it would be necessary to hire additional staff, expenses that are not affordable, since, according to the work calendar of the province of Alicante, Thursday and Friday are holidays and Saturday and Sunday are days off.

ORAL HEALTH FOR PILAR SCHOOLS

The Department of Health also delivered a batch

Renfe is installing semi- automatic external defibrillators in its fleet of high-speed, long-distance, medium-distance and tourist trains throughout Spain, with the aim of making them cardioprotected spaces, sources from the railway operator explained on Saturday. The initiative includes the placement of a total of 668 defibs costing three million euros.

There will also be a reserve of devices placed at strategic points in stations.

Price of fuel falls slightly The average price of fuel in Spain fell slightly last week.

Petrol fell by 1.43% and diesel, which remains more expensive than petrol, fell by 2.06%.

In order to promote Education through the Department of Health in Pilar de la Horadada, the Oral Health Program visited the educational centers Martín Artigot, María Moliner, Virgen del Pilar and Mediterráneo, last week The activities saw dental checkups for the 5year-old and 6th Primary students, explaining the importance of maintaining correct dental hygiene and the early detection of possible problems in order to solve them as soon as possible, in addition to training sessions with teachers, fathers and mothers.

Defibrillators for all trains

of toothbrushes to the management of the centers.

In addition to the students, teachers and parents, the Councilor for Health, Nieves Moreno, the Public Health professional, Silvia Martínez, and the directors and heads of studies of the schools all too part in this program.

Including the bonus of 20 cents per litre that came into force on April 1 for consumers, the average price of a litre of petrol currently stands at 1.59 euro, its lowest level since the end of February.

In the case of diesel, its price also fell to 1,613 euro per litre, its lowest level since the beginning of March.

Pilar Mayor welcomes new Guardia Commander The Mayor of Pilar de la Horadada, José María Pérez, welcomed the new lieutenant of the Guardia Civil last week who will be commanding the Guardia Civil barracks located in the coastal area, on Calle Conde Roche, in front of the Torre Vigía, Torre de la Horadada.

David Besó arrived in Pilar from Madrid, after having held different positions in other parts of the country.

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S H OW M E T H E C O LO U R O F YO U R M O N EY lifelong liking for warm weather, cold cash and taxfree employment meant that I frequently earned my bread and Bollinger in currencies ranging from Cyprus Pounds to Qatari Riyals to UAE Dirhams and Hong Kong Dollars.

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Money is one of the foremost international languages, its two major dialects being the Pound Sterling and the US Dollar. For many years I kept some old farthings in a bedside drawer, but my optimism eventually gave way tearfully to reality.

When people say money is no object, they are speaking almost the literal truth these days, since most of us rarely clap eyes on our actual cash thanks to online shopping, credit transfers, and electronic payments of all kinds. Money is the modern equivalent of barter, whereby you would exchange a sheep or a cow for a sack of lentils, and you were the loser in that transaction, by the way, unless you are a vegan.

For someone who is colour blind, as I am, it can be inconvenient when colour and money are mentioned in the same breath. "I don't have a red cent," is both literally and figuratively true in my case. Greenbacks mean nothing to me except strangely pale pictures of presidents, and

I never plant a lawn when I move into a new house. Purchasing clothes is surprisingly easy, although my family members still laugh at a trendy suit I thought I bought in a London boutique, which turned out to be a jester's motley.

Most difficult of all, perhaps, is trying to follow a football match on my black and white television. Why would I pay for invisible colour?

I am a curious individual -- no, let me explain! -the sort of man who would stop to gaze at a window with 'Watch this Window' written on it, even if I was being pursued by all my creditors at once. So in Mexico City, when I heard someone ask, "Why are all those pavements painted pink?" I made further inquiries, only to discover I was in the 'Zona Rosa', or Pink Zone, where tourists needn't fear to tread, in those days anyway. For once I could claim to be in the pink, even if I wasn't aware of it.

On every French river, rowers used to be obliged to wear a certain colour to warn more leisurely floating boaters of potential peril -white was the Seine's colour, as I recall. And in old-style westerns, the hero always wore a white hat, as opposed to the villain's black headgear, even if the bad hat was yellow when

it came to a fair fight.

think most of us can certainly relate to that.

We began by discussing money, but you distracted me somehow. And one of the properties money must have to fulfil its function is scarcity -- the supply in circulation must be limited. I

Which is why I prefer to treat my own supply as a liquid asset.

I'll leave you to guess what colour the liquid is.

JUST A MONTH TO GO FOR GUYS & DOLLS

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STUDIO 32 are pleased to announce that rehearsals are well advanced for our summer show GUYS & DOLLS.

ticket receipt at front of house.

One of the characters Lt Brannigan of the New York Police Department played by Lydia Kay (pictured) is determined to stop illegal crap games taking place in her precinct.

Also pictured are two of the crapshooters played by Dave Spence and Steve Swain.

discount of 24 which will be refunded on the night of the performance on production of the

There will also be a complimentary drink on arrival and at the interval. For further information call 679 062 272 or 636 020 547.

To book tickets online visit our

Studio 32 believes that they have assembled one of the best vocal casts that they have ever had for this performance and don’t want anybody who enjoys musicals to miss out on seeing this fantastic show.

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For this reason they are offering groups of 20 or more who book on our website online booking service for Wednesday 18th and

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Make sure that you scrap your car the LEGAL way in Spain I personally know of individuals who have faced many such sanctions after the vehicle they thought they’d seen the back of was still driving around. I’m sure that many of you reading this article know of similar instances.

Unfortunately, as long as your name remains on the document of ownership you are legally responsible for that vehicle.

Here in Spain the system of scrapping a vehicle is far more complex than anything you are likely to face back in Ireland or the UK. You also have the added complication of the language barrier, so it is imperative that, when considering disposing of a vehicle, you use a company in which you have complete trust.

BRADLEY BREAKERS have been established on the Costa Blanca for over ten years during which time thousands of scrap cars have passed through their hands. Many of the vehicles required to be de- legalised, so it is a procedure in which the staff have an enormous amount of experience.

It is also a subject about which they could tell you a horror story or two about; people who thought they had scrapped their ‘old banger’ only to find that the car was still registered many months later, even accumulating fines.

One such company is Bradley Breakers. They are experts in the field and they can make the whole process simple and uncomplicated.

Simply make the call, they will make you a cash offer for your vehicle and, if accepted, they will collect on a tow truck from your home.

They will leave you with the necessary legal documentation advising that they have taken ownership of your car and then, once the vehicle has been officially 'scrapped’, you will be issued with the official DGT Certificate {Baja'.

Do be aware that, if this is something that you are currently considering, you need to ensure that your vehicle is scrapped by 31

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A spokesman for Bradley Breakers said. "We can't overemphasise the importance of making sure that the ‘baja' of your old vehicle is done properly in Spain. It saves so much hassle and heartache further along the line if it is done in the correct way, and with a trustworthy company.

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No broken relationship is beyond mending close friend called into our house on Sunday morning. We always have a great chat. A ‘by-the-way’ half way through a story he was relating stuck in my ceann afterwards.

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The story related to a terminally ill buddy he went to visit in a Dublin hospital. When it came time to leave, my friend found the patients brother standing outside in the hallway. “Would you do me one favour”, he asked. “Ask John (not his real name) if he will see me.” The two brothers hadn’t spoken for twenty years.

The sick brother had no hesitation in agreeing to see his sibling. No words were spoken, but my friend left the two brothers in a tearful embrace. The flip side of this coin is that I have known siblings to fall out and die without ever again speaking to each other.

How many families do we all know where a rift opened and people stop speaking to each other.

It may have been an almighty row, or more likely, something small, where pride and stubbornness caused both parties to pull back behind their self-created demilitarisation zone.

The saddest part of all is that sometimes these family rifts are inherited by the next generation.

It isn’t only in the family circle that what appeared to be solid relationships can break down. You see where two business partners can Bernie.comaskey@gmail.com *Author, entrepreneur and newspaper columnist, Bernie Comaskey, now spends most of his time on a farm in Ireland; but he retains his strong links with the Costa Blanca.

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work together and build up a successful company, until one day a breakdown occurs and they become the bitterest of enemies. Solicitors become involved … and as always, they are the only winners.

Ordinary friendships are no less important than any of the above. If two people have been longtime friends and have enough in common to make them friends in the first place, it is a great pity when such a relationship gets broken.

A feeling of betrayal is one of the major causes of a rift among humans. It is worse now in this day and age where lies and deviousness are in the ascendency and truth - even when the truth is obvious, doesn’t count. But the important thing to remember is that we have no control over anybody else, and therefore the answer to mending a rift is to accept the other party for being how and what they are.

People often speak about ‘trying to heal a rift’.

To me, healing means curing and maybe this is setting the bar too high for a broken relationship. I think that the word ‘mending’ is much more appropriate here. When you mend something, it may not necessarily be as good as new, but this is much better than not having any at all. It will get the relationship up and running again. The hardest thing is to give the other fellow the right to be wrong, but we should all work on it.

gade employee who couldn’t get on with anybody nor do his job. One day, after telling his boss to ‘stick his job’, he walked off the site.

Next thing he took a case for ‘unfair constructive dismissal’ and he won considerable compensation.

A family I am close to down in the south-east of the country built up a massive business, eventually employing hundreds of workers. The couple were good and generous employers. But, ‘there’s always one’, and there was this rene-

The following Saturday evening the business couple were having a drink in their local and there was ‘yer man’ at the other end of the counter with a smirk on his face. So what did his former employer do? He sent him down a pint! Now, that is class and I wish I could be a bit more like that man.

Bernie has published four books; ‘If Ever a Man Suffered’, ‘The Best of Bernie’, ‘The Team’, and ‘Just Between Ourselves’. Bernie’s books are available at half price, on sale from either Spanish Solutions or ‘The Leader.’ Call 637 227 385 for info.

The only way to mend a rift is by not expecting anything for yourself. This is one time you need to start every sentence with ‘I’ instead of ‘you.’

If you put down an ultimatum or expect an apology, it’s not going to work. The best place to start the mending process is by engaging the

GARDEN FELIX - FAREWELL TO SPRING The Clarkia is part of the evening primrose family, which blooms in summer or autumn, and sometimes in winter months in milder climates, hence their common name 'Farewell to Spring'.

The flowers grow in double or semi doubles, and have frilly crepe like petals that come in a wide range of colours.

They need to be planted in a location, with a minimum of six hours of full sunlight, but prefer more in very well draining soil.

They will grow between 1 and 3 feet tall with a spread of 8 to 12 inches.

They don’t like overly rich or wet soil, are very drought tolerant and thrives with little to no water.

You can fertilise lightly at the first signs of blooms. However, you want to avoid over fertilising since these flowers are used to surviving in an arid climate. Too much fertilising will result in leggy, leafy plants with little to no blooms.

Clarkia sometimes has weak stems, but if you space them 4 to 6 inches apart, they can lean on each other for support.

Otherwise, simply put a few twiggy branches into the soil around the plants while they are young for support later on.

To encourage your plants to continue to produce blooms, you need to dead-head.

If you wish the garden to self-sow, then leave the deadheads at the end of the season and enjoy a renewed garden next season.

help of a mutual friend who never took sides during the rift.

Don’t be afraid to initiate the first move. The worst that can happen is a rejection and this is not your problem. From your side, you start off by admitting anything you did wrong and stating how you could have handled the situation better.

More often than not, the other party will respond in kind and admit their mistakes which caused the breakdown.

Prevention is better that cure. ‘Bite you tongue’ is an age-old piece of good advice: Easier said than done and many of us would be eating tons of ‘Bonjello’ if only we could adhere to that motto!

DON’T FORGET Actions speak louder than words – and speak fewer lies.

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Almost 500 chess players from 43 countries converge on Torrevieja Almost 500 chess players from over 40 countries arrived in Torrevieja last week for an International tournament that got underway on Wednesday at the “Tavi y Carmona” Sports Palace with prize money amounting to a total of 13,000 euros, 2,500 euros and a trophy to the winner.

In addition to almost 500 competitors, a total of 3,000 people including family, friends and chess fans attended the event. This was double the highest number of players ever to take part in the competition, when the IV Alicante International Open attracted 234 chess players.

The event even had more players than the last European Championship held in Slovenia, where there were 300 competitors.

Of the 470 chess players, 61 were women.

Photographs of the opening of the VI Torrevieja Holy Week International Chess Open show the mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón in the early stages of a game with the Councillor for Sports, Diana Box. Others attending the event included the president of the Valencian Chess Federation, Francisco Cuevas, and the journalist, presenter specialising in chess, Leontxo García.

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1955 - Perez Prado was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White'. Known as the 'King of the Mambo' the instrumental was the theme from the film 'Underwater' where Jane Russell can be seen dancing to 'Cherry Pink'.

1957 –Elvis Presley had his custom built 'Music Gates' installed at Graceland.

1959 - Buddy Holly was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the Paul Anka song 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore.' A No.1 hit six weeks after his death.

1968 - Louis Armstrong was at No.1 in the UK with the single 'What A Wonderful World / Cabaret.' At 69 years of age, it made him the oldest act ever at the time to score a UK No.1.

1975 - Four Bay City Rollers fans were taken to hospital and 35 others required on site treatment after they attempted to swim across a lake to meet their heroes. The group were making an appearance at a BBC Radio 1 fun day at Mallory Park.

1978 - Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious filmed his version of Frank Sinatra’s 'My Way' for the Sex Pistols film 'The Great Rock n Roll Swindle.'

1988 - Roy Orbison celebrated his 52nd birthday at a Bruce Springsteen concert, during which the audience sang happy birthday to him.

Orbison and Springsteen

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1992 - George Michael announced he was donating $500,000 royalties from the sale of 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me', to various British and American charities.

1997 - Club boss Paul Donavan was fined over £2,000 after being found guilty of tricking fans that he had Peter Andre appearing at his Club in the West Midlands. He had in fact an act called Peter Andrex a puppet who threw toilet rolls.

2003 - The oldest working musician in Britain, Conrad Leonard died aged 104. Composer and pianist Leonard had worked with Cole Porter, Petula Clark and at the BBC during his career. Until the age of 103 years, he played the piano every Thursday at lunchtime in the Plantation Cafe at Squire's Garden Centre in Twickenham.

2016 - Prince was found dead at his home in Minnesota at the age of 57, after Police were summoned to his Paisley Park estate and found his body in a lift.

2018 - Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer, Avicii died aged 28. His biggest single was 2013’s 'Wake Me Up'.

2020 - Michael Ball and Captain Tom Moore went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of "You'll Never Walk Alone". The charity single made Moore – six days short of his one hundredth birthday – the oldest person to achieve a No.1 (he was at the top of the charts on his 100th birthday), beating the previous record holder Tom Jones.

2021 - American composer, lyricist, record producer, Jim Steinman died from kidney failure age 73. He was best known for waking on Meat Loaf's ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ and producing albums for Bonnie Tyler. His most successful chart singles include Bonnie Tyler's ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ and

Tom Moore was at No1 on his 100th birthday Air Supply's ‘Making Love Out of Nothing at All’.

CRESCENDO TO HOST CHIVENOR MILITARY WIVES CHOIR Crescendo International Choir’s next performance will be at Salt Church in Los Montesinos on Saturday May 7 at 6 pm. The choir will be giving a concert with the Chivenor Military Ladies Choir.

Concert tickets previously sold for the 2021 cancelled concert are valid for this concert.

Tickets can still be purchased from Mags by calling 688-707-050, by contacting a choir member, or by coming to Rincon de Miguel Restaurant in Los Montesinos on a Monday night between 17:30 and 20:00. This restaurant is where Crescendo choir rehearses from 17:45 to 20:15 on Mondays. Choir members sit in a socialdistanced manner and wear masks.

On Saturday night April 9, Crescendo raised 352 Euros for the Benijofar Food Bank after giving a standing-room only concert at the Iglesia Santiago Apóstol in Benijofar. This was the first time

Crescendo has given a concert since the pandemic arrived in Spain in 2020. Judging from the size of the crowd and the money raised for a local charity, it was a big success.

The choir performed a variety of music in both English and Spanish. Some of the best known songs the choir performed included Viva la Vida by British rock band Coldplay, Thank you for the Music by the Swedish pop group ABBA and You Raise Me Up, composed by a Norwegian-Irish duo called Secret Garden.

One of the best known Spanish songs performed was Si Tu Me Dices Ven by the Mexican musician Alfredo Gil, founder of the band Trio Los Panchos.

If interested in joining Crescendo or attending the May concert, please see the Crescendo website at: http://www.crescendo-choir.com/index.html.

The choir is especially seeking men to join. The choir includes sopranos, altos, tenors and basses. The group sings a wide variety of songs ranging from musicals to spirituals, from pop to classical, in English, Spanish, Dutch, and Latin.

Crescendo lives up to its name of International because it has many nationalities among its members, including English, Dutch, German, Scandinavian and American.

It has a Spanish Musical Director, Irene Oliva, and a Spanish pianist, Cristian Martinez. Allthough we are many nationalities, English is the main language spoken.

By Nancy Klein, choir member and choir publicist

Musical Director Irene Oliva and pianist Cristian Martinez

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ANSWERS Week 914

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Stupidity (9) 10. Outcome (6) 11. Released (5) 14. Frequently (5) 15. Garment (4) 16. Lock (5) 18. Chamber (4) 20. Strained (5) 21. Nick (5) 24. Portray (6) 25. Abandon (5,4) 26. Avoid (4) 27. Misfortune (9) 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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QUICK ACROSS: 1 Gratifying; 7 Route; 8 Petered; 10 Gullible; 11 Harm; 13 Remain; 15 Appeal; 17 Only; 18 Decrepit; 21 Snippet; 22 Outdo; 23 Fertiliser.

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CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Take orders; 7 Lobby; 8 Typical; 10 Cretonne; 11 Pump; 13 Fiacre; 15 Mantle; 17 Char; 18 Shuffled; 21 Staples; 22 Rouen; 23 Staff nurse.

DOWN: 1 Table; 2 Keyboard; 3 Outing; 4 Dope; 5 Recount; 6 Clock faces; 9 Lip-reading; 12 Wayfarer; 14 Adamant; 16 Chosen; 19 Louse; 20 Clef.

ACROSS 3. Repeat rum cocktail before time (9) 8. Someone else has the slippery customers (4) 9. Potentially explosive journals? (9) 10. Not just a United Nations fete (6) 11. Deadly pale, like a bird (5) 14. She’s a very long time getting round the north (5) 15. Revolted, could be a bloomer (4) 16. Pulls to pieces for crying (5) 18. Girl remains when 100 of the pupils leave (4) 20. Paved area by house is in occupation (5) 21. Get 20 points? (5) 24. Bustle around to take on an under-tenant (6) 25. Remember to gather again (9) 26. Write one’s name as evidence (4) 27. Area fenced off once 22 are broken (9)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. What animal did Bart Simpson take to Australia?

2. Based on total tonnes per year, which three countries produce the most milk?

3. For which two films did David Lean win the Oscar for Best Director?

4. Name the three busiest international airports in the world.

5. The first UN peace keeping mission in 1948 was sent to keep the peace between which two countries?

6. A founding member of The United Nations, which island country lost its UN membership in 1971?

7. Which North American Indian word for a string of white beads, starting with the letter 'W', was used in many a Hollywood western?

8. If you're on a boat called "Maid of the Mist" you're looking at which natural spectacle?

9. The flags of which three countries consist of a solid background with a single circle on it?

10. Which two Germans have been voted Footballer of the year in England?

11. What was the most lucrative export, quite literally an end product, for many west coast South American countries in the 19th century?

DOWN 1. Worthy of being put again? (9) 2. Well-meant candour from two headlands (9) 4. Bring up what is behind (4) 5. Signifies the wherewithal (5) 6. He works hard, more than a lubricator (6) 7. Pipe animals up (4) 9. It blurs about 500 in the centre (5) 11. A labyrinth to astonish (5) 12. Yearning for what is past at closing (9) 13. Letting the authorities know about top ringer (9) 17. Speechify like a top U.S. reformer? (5) 19. Where the pupils get bigger but never contract? (6) 22. Governs by regulations? (5) 23. Stitched at all four points (4) 24. The mark left almost causes a fright (4)

( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 3 ) 12. George Mallory, who some claim may have been the first man to conquer Mt Everest, is credited with which famous three word reply?

13. Who was the first woman to hit the charts with the song 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)'?

14. Which island country is the most westerly part of Africa?

15. Which epic movie, based on a real historical character, was the only film to have won the Oscar for Best Picture without a single female speaking role?

16. The registration plate for which famous vehicle reads "SCV 1"?

17. Nicknamed the "Eighth Wonder of the World", what was the name of the famous room or chamber in the Catherine Palace near Saint Petersburg which mysteriously disappeared during World War Two? 18. What were the names of the Titanic's two sister ships which ended with the letters 'ic'?

19. Liberty 1 was the name of the ill-fated space ship in which popular 1968 science fiction film?

20. Ukrainian Sergey Bubka is best-known for record setting in which sporting discipline?

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These ecoparks are managed by the CONSORCIO DE LA VEGA BAJA SOSTENIBLE, through the public company VAERSA of the Generalitat Valenciana and until the middle of last year it travelled between Dehesa de Campoamor, Aguamarina, La Zenia and Playa Flamenca.

Since then, however, the Orihuela councillor for street cleaning and RSU, Damaso Aparicio, has decided that the ‘mobile’ ecopark will be located in one static site, in Calle Salvador Dali, Playa Flamenca, and as such many residents are no longer able to get to the facility.

The consequence of this change has

been a decrease of more than 81% in the volume of material deposited, showing a dramatic reduction in its use. Whilst still mobile, figures show that a monthly average of 211 kilos was deposited in the container.

The the 7 months since it moved that figure has dropped to 38 kilos.

Introduced locally just 5 years ago, the Eco park provides for the deposit of special household waste that cannot be deposited in conventional containers, due to its contamination.

Thus, the different sections of these containers can take domestic oil, fluorescent tubes and energy saving light bulbs, paints and solvents, aerosols, waste electrical and electronic equipment, and print cartridges.

On 4 April representatives of AVCRL Asociación de vecinos Cabo Roig y Lomas have asked that it once again returns to a mobile facility as, according to the municipal website, is still the case in Orihuela City and it’s pedanias. Credit AVOCA

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ALL THE ‘POMP’ OF THE RBL BAND THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CONCERT BAND SPAIN will be holding a charity concert, together with well known local entertainers Stevie Spit and Lucinda O'Connell at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre, San Fulgencio on Friday 29th.April at 7.30p.m.

he mobile ecoparque did exactly what it was supposed to do, tour the municipality, according to a calendar, thereby allowing residents to sensibly dispose of their hazardous waste. However, the service is no longer as the Container has now been positioned in one central location

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After two very difficult years, with the band having to cancel many concerts and rehearsals because of the pandemic, it will be really good to be playing once again.

There will be a good selection of music including Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Elgars Pomp and Circumstance, music from popular Broadway and West End shows, including The Greatest Showman and everybody will be encouraged to join in with the Vera Lynn songs from World War Two. Proceeds from the concert will go to the D.F.C./Ukraine Appeal, Mensshed in San Fulgencio and the R.B.L. Tickets are available from The Card Place at Punta Prima or Benimar, Jason's Cards and More, La Marina, the Treasure Chest at either Quesada or La Marina, or by telephoning 603 160 791 or 646 031 584'.

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SOCIAL AND CLUBS The March Meeting of the Royal British Legion Orihuela Costa and District Branch will be held at 7 for 7.30 pm on Thursday 21 April at the Olympia Pool Bar in Mil Palmeras. Guest speaker on Cooking Curries. Everyone welcome, incl non members.

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Majority of schools in the Province vote for ‘Continuous Day’ able to enjoy it because of an incomprehensibly unfair and anti-democratic system”.

chools have been campaigning for many months about a change to school hours and in many of them, at a recent poll, over 55% of families voted to change to the new continuous school day.

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According to the provisional results, of the 498 centres in the province, 375, 75.3%, will have a continuous shift next year, while the remaining 123, 24.7%, will continue with the split day.

Many others, though, have retained the status quo, although in a system whereby the act of not voting equates to a ‘no’ vote, despite affirmative votes tripling those that were cast as negative, as they have failed to reach the 55% threshold, it means that they too must say “no” to the new school day, and this is what has happened in a large number of the schools in the province, that held a ballot last week.

In the Community as a whole, in the next academic year 2022-2023, a total of 750 centres, 52.2% of the total, will have a continuous day and 47.8%, 687 centres, will have a split day.

Once the final results are known, and the possible appeals have been addressed, the Director General for Educational Innovation and Planning will announce details of the schools that have voted for the change.

Teachers’ union Anpe, through it’s President Lauren Bárcena, said, “the totally undemocratic disposition of the current regulations for modifying the working day is all too clear”.

“The need to achieve 55% of ‘yes’ votes, while counting those who fail to vote as a ‘no’ means that efforts to change the working day into a continuous day are an insurmountable abyss for many educational communities, which for the most part have voted in favour of the change, but who will not be

If a parent didn’t vote it was counted as a ‘No’ vote.

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However, the latest incident is about Hayley Scanlan, 28 years of age, living in Huntingdon with her husband and two children.

Two years earlier the Scanlan family had lived in Luton, and while there it is alleged that a neighbour, living on her own, was having difficulty looking after a Yorkshire Terrier following a heart attack.

Twelve Inches It is becoming difficult here in Spain to find a lovely French Baguette with the light fluffy interior, as supermarkets appear to be calling their local bread sticks by the same name, and that is also the case in many eating houses. In one recently, what was identified on the menu as the well-known francais version turned out to be a Spanish wide stick with the crust slashed to imitate the original. I can hear the French visitors saying – ‘Ou est mon Baguette?’

Every day, looking at reports from various sources, proving all that went before is slowly being eroded, especially much of which is sacrosanct to women. Two happenings this week which affect female privacy, although I must add in this incident, not a day to day happening, but nevertheless, it is an indication of the way authorities are eroding the rights of the female. It is the ruling that ladies that have been arrested by the Police can be strip searched by a trans woman. Which means she can lose her dignity and be uncovered from her clothing by a full body man who thinks he is of her gender “come on love get your clothes off,” as if she has just been dragged in from the streets…… however, if the real lady refuses, she can be charged with a ‘hate crime’. It seems to me to be a ‘loop de loo’ ruling.

marriage and a family will mean nothing.

The Yorkshire Terrier It is some time now since I told the story of a bevy of policemen.

They arrived at a house to arrest a small Yorkshire Terrier for being dangerous when, two months previously, it had attacked a post person. He must have been a snowflake to report a tiny dog snapping at him.

Just remembering the guy who died when, during his arrest, an officer leant on his neck. This saw the formation of the charity BLM (Black Lives Matter) run by three people, which has since raised over ninety million dollars; they now live in a multimillion-dollar property. Nothing important – just sayin! Take care. www.facebook.com/percy chattey There are sixty-four books by me available on Amazon and Kindle.

SPANGLES ON TOUR

Members were able to see quite a bit of the city and, for some, enjoy a true Valenciana paella!

“We are so lucky to have such wonderful sponsors and many people have remarked on how smart our new uniforms are” said Chorus Manager, Lyn Baines.

“After over two years of restrictions, this trip to Valencia was a much-needed boost and the new uniform just topped it off.”

The concert at the Iglesia San Esteban was an experience every Spangle will remember and cherish.

The setting was spectacular, they received a standing ovation after their performance which included Spanish songs and then joined the Texan choruses, Friends in Harmony and the Harmony Belles, for two songs.

One was “Let There Be Peace on

Now this is the interesting bit; they are there to serve a summons and to pick up a small dog but because it is a little difficult as the woman would not open the door, the Police call for backup, closing the road off as two armed police arrive. While all this is happening her six-year-old son, who has had the small dog for two years, is crying and cuddling it on his bed.

In the meantime, burglaries continue to escalate, which appear to be of little concern to the people in blue. That is partly confirmed when one senior Police Superintendent has suggested that officer’s in the force should be given the opportunity to work from home. I guess they would be safe and secure there.

What are their thoughts about children? Possibly - they were fun having them but now the requirement to look after them is a chore and the kids will get over it. In my opinion I don’t think they will, affecting their lives permanently, as they grow. Trust,

The group travelled by train from Murcia and Alicante, proud to wear their new ‘walking out’ uniforms, kindly sponsored by A1 Mortgages UK, Paul’s Places in the Sun and Insurance Agents from Los Alcázares.

The owner of the house is upset, in shock and does not really know what is happening and she refuses to open the door.

It is such a sad story and another colossal waste of Police time.

Surely it would have been more constructive and less costly to have sent one officer to discuss the problem, instead of frightening the life out of a Mum and a young child, with a mob of armed police.

We are talking about civil arrangements as the ruling is not the same for religious ceremonies. The worthless paper agreement that the two people endorsed, who once claimed to be so much in love that it was going to last a lifetime, sign the agreement not thinking it can be ripped to shreds on a whim, or the first time the couple’s commitment suffers a breakdown. Then for each of the partners it is time to look for greener pastures with no come back because of their action.

With several new Spangles members, the trip was great for everyone to get to know each other.

Travelling together, staying at the same hotel as the other choruses, dining and enjoying some singing with them.

One day Hayley is surprised to find nine police officers with taser guns knocking on her front door and wanting to issue her with a summons. They are also there to retrieve the 12” dog - you could put it in your pocket - as the original person had reported it as stolen.

The mother, thinking there is something wrong, as the dog was given to her, is scared stiff especially when the Police threaten to use a battering ram to force their way in. She had owned the small pet for the past two years, with plenty of people able to confirm.

The other erosion, although does affect both sexes; it has recently been ruled that civil marriages are no longer to mean anything as they can be renounced by one or other of the former lovebirds tearing up the contract, and it is finished. - Try doing that with a car rental contract!

SPANGLES LADIES HARMONY CHORUS travelled to Valencia city last week, to join two choruses from San Antonio, Texas, for a concert in the magnificent Iglesia San Esteban.

The dog had been chipped and, so the story goes, she was too poorly to look after this tiny Yorkshire Terrier, which was in a poor state with matted hair, so after advice she gave it away to the Scanlan couple, who sometime later moved away.

Earth” which was very apt in these turbulent times.

“It was an honour and privilege to be a part of this experience in such a beautiful setting” said Spangles Musical Director, Valerie Lynch, “I was so proud of every member as we received our standing ovation”.

Spangles is a ladies’ a cappella chorus, singing in four part harmony.

They rehearse every Thursday, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at Centro Municipal Las Claras, Calle Helena, Los Narejos, Los Alcázares and visitors are always welcome.

If you’d like to book the chorus for an event or you are thinking about joining them, you can find out more on their website: www.spangleschorus.com or email info@spangleschorus.com

Spangles in the Iglesia San Esteban, one of the oldest churches in Valencia

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21st April - Mens Singles - New Tavern 28th April - Ladies Pairs - C.C.'s 5th May - Ladies Singles - Domino's ENTRIES REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY. All comps. played to winner on night close.

Some of the 42 entrants

Sanderson won the bull, recording 100,97, Salt closing on 40, both opponents enjoying 3 figure scores. Salt's 100,140,97 in the 2nd was equalled by the Hub pair, Ellis finding D8. 3 tons and a 25 out from Ellis followed, the Gap on a shot.

Tons from all 3 players and a 140 from Sanderson, made for a lively 4th and last leg as Ellis outed on D17,D16 for a 3-1 outcome.

Reigning champs from the Toad, Andy Gildea and Lee Maiden, were taken out in the last 8 by Bobinas and Logan. Three maxi's were acheived by, Suso Madrid, Olly Walker and Che Liam.

Two 98 game shots came via Matt Smith and John Giggs, top finish 111 from Matt Smith.

League secretary Simone de Lacy co-ordinated the scores and draw, other half Phil, sound and roadie responsibilities, while the Tavern's Roxy provided the all important fayre and hospitality.

Mens Singles follow this week on the 21st, also at the Tavern.

VE N U E - N EW TA TAVE R N - SAN SAN M IG U E L C.C.'s Flyers Matt Smith and Suso Madrid, overcame the Hub duo of Mark Ellis and John Rodford, to win the League’s end of season Pairs Championship. lt was a close run affair, Smith taking out 98 in the 4th leg of the best of 5 (601) final, Ellis and Rodford sitting on a double.

Ellis won the bull for 1st throw, claiming 2x140, undaunted, Smith finding D16 with his 3rd dart for a 111 out.

Smith added 2 more tons in the 2nd, the opposition replying with 3 of their own, Madrid claiming the all important double for two apiece.

A Madrid 180 in the 3rd, proved insufficient, as Ellis and Rodford both recorded 3 figure scores, the latter finding D16, for 2-1. ln the 4th and with throw C.C.'s didn't capitalise, Rodford nailing 2 tons, partner Ellis holding his own leaving a shot to level.

Winners - Smith and Madrid

Runners Up - Ellis and Rodford

Che Liam scored 180

Smith requiring 98 used just 2 arrows for an outstanding 3-1 victory.

The champions route to the final included a 2-0 win over team mates Sam Farrow and Andy Flavell, plus a close run encounter with the Klimonis family, Ed and Arold 2-1. ln the semi, Smith was on fire, gaining all 3 doubles in the 3-0 win and 4x100, 2x140, Madrid hitting plenty of 80+ scores but just the one ton+, against Vycka Bobinas and Chris Logan (El Capitan) Finalists, Ellis and Rodford journey to the final wasn't easy as they faced the in form Gaps' Paul Moody and Gordon Cowan, in the last 16, coming out 2-1 winners.

Steve's, Lumb and Collins from Danny's Bar were next, in yet another close run match. The semi, against who l considered pre tounament favourites, Sam Salt and Darren Sanderson (Gap), was

Semi Finalists

Semi Finalists

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ince the “Summer” Leagues have started, the unprecedented amount of rain has obviously caused chaos, so we still have an overload of upcoming matches.

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come being a win for San Miguel.”

LLB South Alicante Spitfire Div. A Monday 28th March Wellingtons away v SM Moors, not a good day at the office, winners: Kevin McKenna, June & Keith Jones 2113, taking 2pts-10, 70 shots- 97.

Due to injury some players were unfortunately unable to participate.

During the past week the Champion of Champions Tournament has been contested at Quesada.

Hurricane Div B Hercules home v Q Lancasters 4pts-8, 73pts-81, winners: John Dowell, Cas Blay, Brenda Brown 18-16, Dave Notely, Jane & Stewart Hamill 24-12.

Thursday 7th April, Hercules home v CB Red Kites, a tough battle 2pts-10, 73shots-101, winners: Pauline Johnson, Stuart Wilson, Steve Penfold 17-13.

VCL Southern Div A Falcons, home v VB Saxons rearranged from 23rd March to Tuesday 19th April.

In the final Noel Davis, Gail & Fred Willshire of San Miguel BC beat the home team of Bill Webb, Sheila Cammack and Neil Morrison.

Not much to report on this week due to the Champion of Champions taking place, Wishing all Vistabella teams the very best of luck, On Saturday 9th April, Vistabella Bowls Club had the Legionnaires team visiting for a friendly match, The match ended 3 Rinks each but Vistabella just taking it on the Shots, Hopefully everyone had an enjoyable day.

Winning Vistabella teams, Roy, Stuart, Skip Maggie, Rosemarie, Ken, Skip Freddie, Jill, Derek, Skip Paul. V’bella Winning Shots.

Well done to Martin & Mo Foulcer in reaching the Semi Final of the Mixed Pairs in the C of C, and congrats to Maggie Furness & Sandra Burrows in reaching the Final of the Ladies Pairs.

VCL Southern Div B Friday 1st April, re-arranged from 23rd March, Hawks were away v La Marina. Well done to Dee Hoey (ladies singles) for taking a valuable 2pts12, 72shots-102.

Fortunately San Luis Open Mixed Triples Tournament was completed, as Keith reported: “On Friday and Saturday 8th and 9th of April the tournament was held with teams from Bonalba, San Miguel, Quesada, Em Isle, Greenlands & San Luis. 18 teams split into 3 groups of 6 enjoyed warm spring weather over the 2 days.

We welcome new & experienced members. For more information, come along to watch or contact Club Captain June Jones: keithjones81@hotmail.com / 691 903 773.

The best 2 winners from the 3 groups competed in the final. The team from San Miguel of Noel Davis, Gail & Fred Willshire played the team from San Luis of Bill Webb, Sheila Cammack and Neil Morrison. The out-

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They won their final match with a game to spare! Well Done. (See the photo above) A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm - 5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and bowls available to borrow.

Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1.45pm.

Picture of the Vistabella and Legionnaires teams.

QUESADA ROUNDUP

No official league games this week, just Champion of Champions, but we did have a rearranged fixture against El Rancho on Friday, our winning trips were Lesley Joynes, Martha Reynolds and Garth Slater 23-11, and Kath Manning, Paul Tregoing and Tom Spenser 20-10.

Despite a couple of days when some rain was in evidence, not a minute of play was lost during last week's Champion of Champions tournament, which was held at Quesada bowls club.

C 0f C started off with a mixed pairs win, with Anne & Mike Stone and a mixed 4's loss of Lesley & David Joynes and Janet and Peter Parsons, I cannot give you the scores as I am only reading from the LLB web site.

Anne and Mike went on to win their next game to qualify for the semi-final. Our Ladies Pairs of Irene Mangam and Maryln Fryatt have won through to the semi-final and our Men’s Pairs of Garth Slater and Alex Morrice have won their first 2 games to also get through to the semifinal.

By Barry Jones On Saturday San Miguel bowlers, Noel Davis, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire played in the San Luis Open Final where they won without losing a game throughout the competition, (they did draw one match).

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The overall shot difference was 91-76 in our favour.

However Jane Hamill got through to the semi final round of the Ladies singles and Neil Morrison is due to compete in the Men’s singles final on Sunday morning 17th April. Neil has played so well in the previous rounds so we hope he can complete the task! good luck to all the competitors.

This coming week it will be all focus for a full 4 days of league + catchup matches and a fun celebration on Friday, ahead of St George’s Day on 23rd finishing with a meal at Oasis San Luis”.

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB - Brian Zelin

But the most exciting trip must have been Mo Taylor, Wendy Latham and Jim Reeves who drew 21 each.

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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

There were some notable performances by QBC qualifiers, including Irene Everett, who fell at the semi final stage of her lady's singles event and Jason Prokopowycz who lost in the semi final of his mens singles match.

Our Men's singles of Don Fowkes unfortunately lost his first game as did Janet Parsons in the Ladies singles. Our congratulations and commiserations go to our 3 semi-finalists but unfortunately, they did not qualify for the final.

The mixed triples team of Mel Highland, Jason Prokopowycz & Peter Morgan, lost in the final against an Emerald Isle side.

Leaving bowls behind when I was a kid Good Friday was not aptly named it was the dullest day of the year, but when work came along you realise that the night before (Maundy Thursday) was perhaps one of the best nights of the year as for most (even the night workers) there was no work in the morning, just hot cross buns.

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In the mixed rinks discipline, Chris Brazier, Mel Highland, Peter Morgan & Jason Prokopowycz, also lost in the final, this time it was against a Greenlands based foursome.

This Maunday evening we had our monkey racing and I can assure you a great night was had by all those that came along.

Brazier & Jason Prokopowycz

But, in the mens pairs, Chris Brazier & Jason Prokopowycz, beat a Greenlands pairing, to take the crown once again.

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CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS RETURNS AFTER IT’S COVID BREAK The 2 Blue Ribbon events had past winner Ann Marie Gerrard of Emerald Isle playing Ann Taylor of La Siesta. Both ladies played well but Ann Marie was the more consistent taking the title of Ladies Champion 21-12.

BY SUZI COOPER This years event was played following 2 covid affected years.

The weather was changeable with rain (but not heavy enough to stop play), gusty winds & for the last 2 days beautiful clear skies & sun.

The first of the finals to be played was the Mixed Fours. Greenlands represented by Sue Bosworth, Graham Shoots, Andy Miles & Dave Morrison played against Quesada, Melanie Highland, Chris Brazier, Peter Morgan & Jason Prokopowycz. The Greenlands side got off to a great start and led 8-0 after 4 ends, a lead which they kept to the end, winning 18-10.

Next up was the Mixed Triples with Melanie, Jason & Peter playing against Emerald Isle, Ann Marie Gerrard, Drew Gerrard & Colin Lindgren.

Emerald Isle picked up 8 shots in the first 2 ends & maintained the lead throughout to win 19-13.

Sunday morning the remaining 5 finals took to the green together. In the Mixed Pairs Lisa & Peter Bonsor of Greenlands played Noel Davis & Mary

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Meanwhile the Mens Singles produced an epic battle. Neil Morrison of San Luis & Graham Richardson of Country Bowls, both in their first Champion of Champions put on a superb show.

Every end was nip & tuck, the score was 19-18 to Neil before Graham picked up 3 shots on the final end to become Mens Singles Champion 2022.

Dyer of San Miguel. It was the Greelands pair who took the honours 20-14.

The Ladies Pairs was between Linda Ponsford & Caroline Smyth of Emerald Isle and Sandra Burrows & Maggie Furness of Vistabella. This match was close in the first 6 ends but the Emerald Isle ladies won the next 6 ends to lead 15-6. The Vistabella pair then won the next 5 ends, but only picked up 1 shot an end. With Linda & Caroline winning the last end they took the honours 17-11.

GOLF EQUIPMENT - GLOVES Golf equipment can be expensive and there are certain golfing consumables that you will purchase repeatedly such as golf balls, tee pegs and golf gloves.

We have discussed which type of golf balls to use to suit your golf in previous articles but not yet discussed golf gloves.

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The Mens Pairs brought together 2 members of each of the Fours teams. With Graham Shoots & Dave Morrison of Greenlands playing Chris Brazier & Jason Prokopowycz of Quesada. The Quesada pair buit up a 13-8 lead but the Greenlands pair started their fight back, getting to 15-12. On the final end Greenlands held 3 for an extra end before Jason slotted his bowl in for shot to take the title 16-12.

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Assuming you have paid circa 17 for a golf glove just how do you make it last longer so that you get your monies worth?

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS: Practice on the range with an older glove.

Store the glove flat and in a plastic sleeve when not in use.

Take the glove off between shots.

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After the matches the presentations were made by Bob Donnelly who thanked the owners, Committee & members of Quesada for giving up their green for the 8 days. Ibex Insurance for donating bottles of wine for the singles players.

John O’Brien for his organisation & scheduling both before & during the event. Suzi Cooper & her merry band of men for coordinating the event on behalf of Quesada. The spectators for all their support & finally all the players who came & played the matches in the true spirit of the game.

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TORREVIEJA WINTER POOL LEAGUE PRESENTATION EVE Division One Winners Bar Next Door

La Manga teenager named in Spain National Cricket squad Spain National team coach Corey Rutgers has named his squad for the forthcoming T20I matches against Norway and Guernsey this month.

La Manga teenager Charlie Rumistrzewicz, on a cricket scholarship in the UK who has made his debut for Notts Under 18’s, is named in the squad.

The squad was named after the High Performance Camp had finished at Desert Springs, with the group - cut from 21 to 15 players.

Daniel Doyle Calle, Mohammad Kamran, Lorne Burns, Josh Trembearth Moro, Atif Mohammed and Guarang Mahyavenshi are all drafted into the squad for an ICC accredited tournament for the first time.

The 2021-22 Torrevieja Winter Pool League presentation evening saw players and teams presented with trophies in the 'Roll of Honour' event.

Division 1 Champions were Bar Next Door, with runners-up Quiet Man. Division 2 Champions were Fire Station Green Watch, with the runners-up The Courtyard A. Division 3 Champions: Laguna, runners-up Micky's.

Cup: División 1 Fire Station Black Watch, runners-up Office Aces. División 2: Fire Station Green Watch, runners-up Office Bulls. Division 3: Laguna, runners-up Oasis.

Singles: Winner Patrick BND, runner-up Malcolm, Quiet Man. Doubles: Winners Robbie/Roger Fire Station Black Watch, runner-up Patrick/Paul BND.

La Manga teenager Charlie Rumistrzewicz recently made his U18 debut for Notts

Trembearth Moro, who plays club cricket with Greenville Kangaroos in Victoria, Australia is the club professional for Barnoldswick in the Ribblesdale League this summer.

Doyle Calle, a regular for Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, was a member of the Spanish side that beat the MCC in a recent event at the Almeria venue last year.

Former Kent 2nd XI player Lorne Burns, who plays on the Costa Del Sol is a new addition, and teenager Guarang Mahyavanshi is recognised for his continued progress at club level.

Mohammad Kamran and Atif Mohammed complete the debutants, and are rewarded for their excellent performances with Pak-I-Care in the recent ECL series in Cartama, that the team from Badalona won.

Regulars Awais Ahmed, Yasir Ali, Adeel Raja, Zulqarnain Haider and Hamza Dar make up the

rest of the Cataluyna contingent.

Tom Vine, Ravi Panchal and skipper Christian Munoz Mills play their cricket in the ECCL (East Coast and Central League).

Spain, Norway and Guernsey arrive on April 28, with a practice session for all teams the following morning, before Norway take on Guernsey on April 29.

Spain have two games each on Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1, before all the teams depart Desert Springs Resort on Monday May 2. The European Cricket Network, will livestream all games.

Singles Winner Patrick

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Petanca Sunshine League overcomes the rain by Susan Ward Convincing win for Torrevieja’s Petanca matches have certainly seen weather like never before in the Winter 2021/22 season. So many matches have been postponed, found another date, then only to be postponed again!!

The rain and wind could not have come at a busier time for petanca The Sunshine Winter League season was coming to an end, so each match was so vital in deciding which team were going to win their division, staying up or would they be relegated. Then of course the final of the Cup, Plate, Bowl and Wooden Spoon -which had been played in a different format which was well received- had to be fitted in.

Yes it has been a very difficult season because on top of the weather teams have had to cope with players still catching covid, and as travel has become easier the urge to see family

and friends after such a long time was understandably very strong.

At last though the last league matches and finals of cup, plate, bowl and wooden spoon were able to take place.

It took 2 days due to some pistes being flooded still. The majority of teams and players were very understanding and co-operated with the decisions that the committee had to make.

The Sunshine League Presentation, after again being cancelled twice,

eventually took place at the beginning of April. It was well supported and the rainy weather did not stop teams collecting their medals. It was held at Domino Bar in Los Altos and a big thank you to Colin, Sarahanne and staff for a good job in extraordinary circumstances.

Winners: Division 1 Amigo Belgas, Div 2 Los Altos Amigos, Div 3 Laguna Rosa Bubbles, Division 4 Laguna Rosa Sharks CUP Laguna Rosa Bubbles, PLATE Los Flamenca, BOWL Mediteraneo Piranas, WOODEN SPOON Peacocks Red Big Congratulations to all the above teams.

The Sunshine Summer league started 2 days after the presentation and we now hope the warm weather is here to stay.

PETANCA 10 RAIN AND WIND 0

Mare Nostrum Handball in Elda The Mare Nostrum Torrevieja Handball Club convincingly won their game at the Elda Handball Center against Eldense on Saturday afternoon by 31 25.

Marco Box of Torrevieja

After a quiet start the salineros had managed to build up a 3 goal lead by the interval going into the break leading by 15-12.

In the second period Mare Nostrum continued to set a very high pace in their game with their superior fitness and stretching the advantage to 6 points midway through the half. It wsa a lead that they comfortably maintained as the ran out victors by 31-25, Carlos Cabrera and Kevin with 7 and 6 The victory keeps the salineros in seventh place on 25 points with four dmatches remaining in the championship.

The next match will be on Saturday, April 23 against 4th placed Handball Elche at the Cecilio Gallego, getting underway at 6pm.

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FOUR FINALS REMAIN AS THADER SEEK PLACE IN PLAYOFF’S With only 4 matches of the Preferente division, group 5, season remaining, every one of those matches is a cup final for CD Thader Rojales.

Starting with an away trip to local rivals Redovan next Sunday (24 April) ko 1130, who incidentally are only a point behind Thader in 5th place, they then have a very hard run in.

When Redovan visited Moi Gomez stadium back at the end of November, the points were shared in a 0-0 draw, but both teams will be fully aware that when they meet again at Antonio Pascual Gil Duana stadium, only a win will be good enough.

On the same weekend, 4th place CFI Alicante

Torrevieja Darts Ladies RESULTS WEEK 14 AND FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS Friendly Chicas 6-3 Primadonnas Dolly Mixtures 5-4 Racing Toast Gap Girlz 8-1 Friendly Temps Ladybirds 3-6 Tipsy Tigers Dolly Mixtures 6-3 Friendly Chicas * *(Result from week 9)

LEAGUE TABLE Gap Girlz Tipsy Tigers Ladybirds Friendly Temps Friendly Chicas Primadonnas Dolly Mixtures Racing Toast

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Pts 120 82 78 67 66 55 50 43

HIGHEST CHECK-OUTS: Amanda Skinner (GG) 105, Julie Hallett (FC) 88, Bliss Wright (GG) 80 BULL FINISH: Sheelah Cooper 78 HOT DARTS: Diane Burns (DM) 140, 2 x 100 (wk 9), Bliss Wright (GG) 140, 100, Alison Webster (FC) 134, 100 (wk 9), Donna Ralph (LB) 133, 112, Pat Schofield (TT) 132, Sue Christie (LB) 127, Simone de Lacy (TT) 121, Julie Hallett (FC) 120, Angie Philpott (DM) 119, 102 (wk9), 106, Maureen Church (FC) 119, Sharon Frain (PD) 118, Lorraine Veal (DM) 117, 110 (wk 9), June Hawkins (FC) 114 (wk 9), Sharon O'Rourke (LB) 113, Sharon Crane (TT) 111, Mitch Halliday (PD) 108, 101, Amanda Skinner (GG) 105, 100, Chris Greenwood (RT) 103, Chelsea Campbell (GG) 100 x 2, Yvonne Rouffignac (GG) 100 x 2, Groa Bryndis (PD) 100, Lin Cousins (FC) 100, SUDUKO SOLUTION Cynthia Jevons (GG) 100, Lilian Thompson (DM) 100

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play host to 2nd place Rayo Ibense. Then on Sunday 1 May, Thader hope to gain revenge for a narrow away defeat when they host table toppers Crevillente.

The penultimate match of the season on 8 May, sees Thader travelling to Elche based Carrus Ilicatana, who although currently sit in 11th place, will not be taken lightly.

For the final match of this intriguing season, 2nd place Rayo Ibense will arrive at Moi Gomez stadium on 15 May, when hopefully huge celebrations will greet playoffs qualification for the boys in blue and white stripes.

I M P O R T A N T S T E P T O WA R D L A L I G A P E R M A N E N C E F O R E L C H E ELCHE CF ............... 3 RCD MALLORCA .... 0 ollowing a strong run of form early in the new year, in which they collected 13 points from a span of six matches, Elche looked set to move clear of the fight at the bottom of La Liga, but they have since been dragged in as a result of their dip.

However, a victory against fellow strugglers Mallorca on Saturday, together with defeats for the teams directly below them, Rayo and Getafe, has redefined the relegation dogfight and effectively secured the Illicitanos position in La Liga for another season.

Francisco made six changes to the starting lineup. He also changed his system to get his most comfortable victory of the season against Mallorca.

With just half a dozen games remaining, Elche now sit 7 pts above the bottom three, a cushion that should be enough to ensure their permanence in the division, while for Mallorca, currently just one point above the drop, they will be looking anxiously at the Barcelona v Cadiz result on Monday, hoping for an emphatic Barca win.

This was an important and deserved victory

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for Elche who, after a fairly even start, dominated a large proportion of the game.

Guti and Fidel gave two clear warnings in the first half before Mojica opened the scoring just before the interval with a shot from a Fidel cross.

Despite a slight upturn in Mallorca’s performance following the break, they never really troubled the home side and when Pedro Bigas headed in the 2nd on 68 minutes from a set piece the result was never in doubt.

The two-goal cushion provided even more

TORREVIEJA GYMNAST BOUND FOR NATIONALS Lucia Leshan Cañas Mendo of the Jennifer Colina Club in Torrevieja will represent the Valencian Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics team in the Spanish Youth Championship.

The sevent will be held on May 13 in the city of Oviedo and the young gymnast will compete with the hoop and club apparatus; Along with Lucia Leshan, her coach Jennifer Colino has also been selected, and will travel as coach of the Valencian Community.

TRIVEA QUIZ FROM PAGE 14: 1. Bullfrog, 2. India, USA and China, 3. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962). 4. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), Dubai International Airport (DXB), Delhi Airport (DEL). 5. Israel and Palestine.

6. Taiwan (Formosa or Republic of China).

7. Wampum, traditional shell beads of the Eastern Woodlands tribes of the indigenous people of North America. 8. Niagra Falls.

The Maid of the Mist is a boat tour of Niagara Falls. 9. Bangladesh, Japan and Palau. 10. Bert Trautmann und Jürgen Klinsmann, 11. Guano or bird droppings.

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confidence to Elche who dominated the final quarter with the icing on the cake provided by an unfortunate 80th minute own goal from Mallorca’s South Korean substitute, Lee Kang In, under pressure from Tete Morente.

This was an emphatic win at home for Elche who, for the time being at least, move up to 13th, but with a trip to fifth placed Real Betis scheduled for Tuesday evening they have little time to celebrate their most convincing win of the season, still with plenty of work to do if they are to achieve the points that will bring mathematical certainty.

Charo - Queen of Barcelona Following her success in the Barcelona TEC Cup last weekend, for the second consecutive week, Charo achieved a prestigious victory in Catalonia, this time in the Rafa Nadal Tour under-14 tournament at CE Valldoreix, and like last week, Charo won the tournament without losing a single set in her 5 games.

In the final she beat the Romanian player Gabriela Paun by 6-1, 6-0.

Charo’s next tournament is the Under-14 tournament at the Open 500 Conde de Godo, also in Barcelona, which is played this coming weekend, in parallel with the professionals competition.

and explosives). 12. "Because it's there." In reply to the question "Why do you want to climb Mount Everest?". 13. Cher. "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" was the second single by American singer-actress Cher, The Sonny Side of Chér. Written by her then-husband Sonny Bono and released in 1966. 14. Cape Verde. 15.

Lawrence of Arabia. 16. The 'Popemobile' or 'Papamobile'. (SCV, Stato della Citta del Vaticano or Status Civitatis Vaticanae). 17.

The Amber Room or the Amber Chamber.

18. Britannic and Olympic. 19. Planet of the Apes. 20. Pole vault. Sergey Bubka represented the Soviet Union until its dissolution in 1991.

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