The Leader in Spain Edition 920

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ne by one, in front of Brigadier Francisco GarcíaAlmenta Alonso, Chief of the MOE and Military Commander of Alicante, over 400 civilians joined the assembled military, as they kissed the flag of Spain on Saturday, promising to "defend the collective interests in order to contribute to the common good".

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SUN AND FIDELITY AS 400 PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE

Known as the Civil Flag Oath Jura, the ceremony is one of the most solemn acts which exists in Spain and in which any Spanish civilian can participate. Dating back to Ancient Rome and continued in Spain during the Middle Ages Reconquista, townsfolk took the sacrament (sacramento), in order to help the king during times of invasions by becoming a citizen of legionary.

Hundreds of years later, on Saturday morning on the Vista Alegre promenade in Torrevieja, the tradition continued, where those swearing allegiance were asked to confirm their commitment to the kingdom by taking an oath reaffirming their commitment to almost 50 years of democracy in Spain.

In bright sunshine, as the walkway was lapped by the Levante breeze, the first post-Covid civil flag swearing in by the Army Special Operations Command (MOE), was accompanied

by military pomp and music.

The act began at 12:00 noon with the National Anthem and a short prayer.

This was followed by over 400 civilians taking their oath to the flag. Once the oath was over, there was a speech by Brigadier Alonso, who presided over the act, together with the sub-delegate of the Government in Alicante, María Araceli Poblador, and the mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón.

Also in attendance were a large number of Torrevieja councillors.

Following a subsequent prayer to the fallen the ceremony was brought to an end with the regimental march of the MOE and the "Guerrilla Song", anthem of the Spanish Legion.

The troops then marched off whilst the Legion Band remained for several minutes, entertaining many of those who continued to mingle.

Among the largest groups to take the oath were the volunteer members of the city's Civil Protection, as well as others linked to the security forces. They were joined by many dozens of people who individually, and in some cases accompanied by their families, also wanted to participate in this act to offer public testimony of their fidelity and respect to the national ensign.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE The oath or promise before the national flag is legally established in the Military Code as a prerequisite to acquiring professional military status.

However, to allow Spaniards who, without wishing to join the Armed Forces in a professional capacity,

to express their commitment to the defense of Spain by taking an oath or promise before the Spanish flag, this procedure was established to carry out said service.

The right is included in the Spanish Constitution (1978) in Title I of the fundamental rights and duties, second chapter Rights and Freedoms, sec-

tion 2 of the rights and duties of citizens, article 30 Despite the oppressive heat the event was held with military precision, lasting for just over an hour.

It was an extraordinary, emotional moment for many of those who attended reminding us that we should all be thankful of our rights and our freedoms. with the direct appointment from the Emergency Department of those patients who require consultation with their family doctor without the need for the patient to contact them by telephone or go to their Health Centre.

Largest Summer Health Timetable Expansion in 15 Years

The Department's Continuous Care Points will extend their opening times by six more hours every day, something that has not happened for 15 years.

The Department of Health in Torrevieja is preparing for the arrival of summer and has now announced its strategy for health care coverage of the population to the unions representing staff who work in the medical centres around the area.

The Emergency Service has incorporated professionals in all categories: 38 more nurses, going from 21 to 58 professionals, 8 more Auxiliary Nursing Care Technicians, going from 15 to 23 professionals, 4 additional guards, going from 17 to 21 professionals.

In addition to the announcement, in line with the "open door" policy of the Management of the Health Authority, a meeting has been scheduled for Monday with the Mayors of the municipalities that the department serves, in order to present the holiday plan and resolve any uncertainties.

ty, something that has not happened in previous years.

The emergency department of the University Hospital of Torrevieja will have a new medical chief as of June 1. In addition, the number of doctors will be increased in order to improve the quality of care and improve it’s very poor response times.

The number of health professionals will also increase in Primary Care. The care strategy for this summer is focused on promoting urgent care throughout the Department with the 24-hour opening of the 6 Continuous Care Points (PAC).

The Management states that it will guarantee 100% care coverage for residents in key services such as emergencies, primary care and hospitalisation, and reaching 60% coverage in Outpatient Consultations.

The integration of Primary and Specialised Care allows the PACs to be connected with the hospital, so that users can resolve their health problems closer to home, without waiting.

The Hospital’s second floor will remain open at full capaci-

The integration of both care levels will also improve

The Emergency Service has also employed 2 additional administrative staff, increasing the number from 6 to 8.

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Monday 23rd - Sunday 29th May 2022 An image from Thursday’s successful rescue on la playa Centro de Guardamar del Segura.

LOCAL POLICE OFFICER DRAGGED FROM SEA AS HE ASSISTS IN RESCUE POLICE OFFICERS took part in a number of rescues up and down the coastline last week as, in the Vega Baja, only Pilar de la Horadada employs lifeguards in May

Sáez, has appealed to residents to ensure "maximum caution", as "the sea is rough and with strong and dangerous currents".

It has been a tragic week on the coast of Vega Baja as yet another man drowned on Saturday on the Salidero de Guardamar beach, where he was trying to help his wife, who was eventually pulled to safety by officers from the Local Police and the Civil Guard.

Meanwhile there have been a barrage of complaints on social networks in recent days due to the lack of a lifeguard service on the beaches of the region. Resolving the problem is not simple though from an administrative point of view. The contracting legislation does not allow flexibility in the provision of first aid to municipalities based on day-to-day needs.

The deceased, a 43-year-old Austrian, is the second person to lose his life on local beaches last week after a 72-year-old man died while bathing on La Cura beach in Torrevieja.

It is reported that Local Police officers have taken part in three other rescues this Sunday, and in about a dozen over the past few days. Also last Thursday, three bathers were rescued on la playa Centro de Guardamar del Segura.

Thursday’s rescue involved a 36-year-old woman who went into the sea to help her young son, who was being dragged under by the waves, as a 24-year-old man who went to their aid was also trapped by the current.

According to witness account, the woman's young son was bathing and the waves began to drag him out to sea. She waded into the water to get him out and was swept away as well. A group of young people who were watching went to their aid, although one of them was also trapped by the waves.

A local police officer was also swept away by the waves.

Although he was attached to a lifesaver, he was exhausted and with his head submerged, dragged into deeper water by the current. After several attempts, rescuers managed to get him to the shore in a conscious state, although he was extremely stunned.

Meanwhile the mayor of Guardamar del Segura, José Luis

WHY ARE THERE NO LIFEGUARDS ON BEACHES?

Most municipalities do not start their season until June 1 Torrevieja on the 15th-, although they do provide a service over Easter. In other words, if during this month of May the beaches are full due to the high temperatures and the high residential tourist occupancy, municipalities say that their services cannot be adapted to employ lifeguards because they are normally multi-year contracts, with conditions based on the hours of service. Any additional requirement or attendance would be out of contract.

But what they don’t explain is why the contracts cant include a provision when they are first drawn up to include such exigencies. Presumably the main factor is one of cost. Meanwhile people will continue to die.

Of the municipalities in the area, only Pilar de la Horadada has a lifeguard service during the month of May, although with fewer staff than they would be expected to employ in the high season.

None of the other municipalities will have surveillance and rescue personnel on the beaches until June.

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A CLASSY AND COLOURFUL OLD TIMER HITS THE SPOT tale of unrequited love, Sky Masterson and Nathan Detroit, two gambling womanisers and philandering gangsters, this classic musical comedy has rarely been off stage since it’s first appearance on Broadway over 70 years ago.

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Although the acclaim bestowed on last week’s Studio32 production in San Fulgencio wont’ be quite as wholesome as the 1950’s original it is certainly no less deserving, as the company of 2022 provided the audience with great dancing, effortless scene changes and a cast large enough not to give the appearance of everybody each playing three parts, all of which added to the quality and feel of this show.

I have no criticism of the cast, who were excellent throughout, with some outstanding performances, as we were transported to the dangerous streets of New York in the fifties, where Nathan Detroit (played convincingly by Bill Nicholson) is attempting to set up another crap game, but is struggling to find a venue away from the prying eyes of Lt Brannigan (Lydia Kay), and his disapproving fiancée of 14 years Miss Adelaide (the excellent Donna Waters).

As the storyline develops, Sarah Brown (the amazing 19 year old debutant, Katy Pearl) is a straight-laced Salvationist from the Save Our Soul Mission, determined to rid the

city of evil, alcohol and gambling, until she meets Sky Masterson (take a huge bow, Rae Daniel, formerly of Grange Hill fame).

He accepts and wins a bet to woo Ms Brown and sweep her off to Havana.

Although the four principals were rocks of the show, the supporting cast gave their all and were impressive throughout, none more so than Andy Kirkwood, whose Nicely-Nicely Johnson was effervescent and jolly, and his Duet with sidekick Benny (played excellently by Riche Lucey), featured the show title song Guys and Dolls, while his Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat also hit the spot. Kevin Spicer as Harry the Horse was hilarious while Granma Peggy played by Judith O’Neill pleasantly surprised us all with her rendition of "More I Cannot Wish You" It was wonderful to hear many other old classics like “A Bushel and a Peck,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before” "Luck Be a Lady”, together with the Pearl-Waters duet “Marry the Man Today” all of which reminded us of far less complicated times.

Next up for Studio32, A Night on Broadway, scheduled for the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in mid November, and with the company even now working on a number of exciting additions to the cast, it is already looking to be a winner. Watch this space!

Although the four principals were rocks of the show, the supporting cast were impressive throughout Nicely-Nicely Johnson was effervescent and jolly, while his Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat hit the spot

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ORIHUELA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO RECRUIT LOCAL POLICE The councillor for Human Resources, Luisa Boné, and of security, Antonio Sánchez

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Government unhappy with "shameful and unnecessary show" as exiled king returns The images of King Juan Carlos arriving at al aeropuerto de Peinador en Vigo on Thursday afternoon, have caused astonishment and some "anger" in the Palacio de La Moncloa.

The Government was very much against the return of the King Emeritus to Spain even though all investigations into his allegedly ‘shady’ financial affairs have been dropped.

They do acknowledge, however, that he has freedom of movement like any other citizen, but after months of speculation, his arrival in the Galician city, broadcast live by all the media, show clear images of him descending from a private jet and being picked up in the middle of the runway, likened, they say, to the arrival of a senior head od state.

They called the reception of Juan Carlos a "shameful and unnecessary show."

The Government blames The Royal Palace

for "having managed his arrival poorly”.

The Prime Minister said that he expected "greater discretion", in line with the commitment made by the former king in a statement just a few weeks ago.

During his stay in Spain he will be accompanied by a police security contingent made up of at least five vehicles, two motorcycles, and a total of twenty police officers.

TERRACE FEES SUSPENDED IN ORIHUELA COSTA UNTIL DEC 2023

Orihuela´s Councillors for Human Resources and Security, met with the Chief of the Local Police, last week to explain the actions that are currently being caried out to improve working conditions and the resources of the Local Police.

Luisa Boné explained that all the selection processes of the Local Police and Civil Protection have been unblocked and activated in these three weeks since the current government team took office, and will shortly result in the recruitment of additional staff.

“There are currently 7 Local Police processes underway that will add 52 new agents, officers and inspectors.

Currently the staff of the Orihuela Local Police numbers 120 personnel, exceeding the ratio established of 2 police officers for every thousand residents”.

The Civil Protection job bank is also being developed at this time, a necessary body that works with the Local Police, especially in the high summer season.

Finally, both the councillor for security, Antonio Sánchez and Human Resources, Luisa Boné, said how impressed they were with the work carried out by the Orihuela Local Police, "a body that is very committed to Orihuela society, and that with these new actions we will achieve a Local Police force that allows us to guarantee the safety of the residents of Orihuela, as well as providing the staff with a much improved career structure.

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RBL BAND RAISING FUNDS FOR UKRAINE 'Following the charity concert on Friday 29th. April at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre, San Fulgencio with the Royal British Legion Concert Band and Stevie Spit BEM, a donation of 700 euros was made this week to Natalia Zhezhnyauska at the Ukranian Association Office, Torrevieja, by Patricia Shepley, secretary of the band' The presentation was also attended by Bandmaster David Last as well as the Deputy mayor of Torrevieja Rosario Martinez.

The Orihuela mayor has announced that she will be taking a number of measures to the preliminary commission next Monday for their subsequent proposal to the plenary session in May. This will be the first ordinary plenary session that the two parties will hold following the motion of censure that resulted in the ejection of the Partido Popular government last month.

Among these measures is the extension, until December 2023, of the suspension of the Terrace tax, paid by hospitality venues, to occupy pavements or sections of roadway outside their establishments as well as the drafing of a tender document for the construction of the pedestrian road at the AP-7 bridge leading from La Regia to Lomas de Cabo Roig on the coast.

The suspension of the terrace tax will cost the council some 200,000 euros in this period while the drafting of the tender document for the AP-7 bridge pathway will cost 86,515 euros.

The announcement also includes the rehabilitation of the Moquita and Pando Twin Waterwheels to the west of Desamparados.

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WHAT TURNS A GAMEKEEPER INTO A POACHER eality doesn't always cooperate with our plans and ambitions. Life, to the inexperienced, happens in straight lines. Some of us older folk can't even walk in straight lines any more.

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tion form.

A zigzag -- you know this already -- is a course characterised by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other, and can be described as both jagged and fairly regular. You can see why one word was needed to explain all of that. In the world of politics, it is the equivalent of what a floating voter does at election time. A mugwump uncertain which side of the fence to sit on.

Changes of direction are everywhere nowadays.

Brewers rail against the evils of alcohol, pleading with you on their labels to 'drink responsibly.' It's almost as if they didn't care about profit at all, a state of affairs not reflected in their prices. Similarly, cigarette manufacturers warn us that their product can kill us. Unless, like Bill Clinton with marijuana, you never inhale. Now that people have to step outside to smoke, leaving a modern pub is like going into an old one.

How many of us started out pursuing one career path -rock star, train driver, prima ballerina (really?) or Baywatch lifeguard -- only to find ourselves on another -busker, bus driver, stage-door Johnny or beach bum?

Life is what happens when you fill in the wrong applica-

Zig and Zag were an enduring clown duo who appeared on Australian TV from its inception in 1956 until 1999. One of them, Zig -- or perhaps it was Zag -- used to voice radio ads while dressed as a clown, which is either endearingly professional or a severe personality disorder.

Zig and Zag's theme song was written by Tommy Steele, Britain's first teen idol, still alive at 85. But not many people have enjoyed careers that lasted as long as Tommy's and Zig and Zag's, without veering wildly in different directions.

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani went from dressing wounds in a military hospital to being a window dresser for a fashion store. Stephen King worked as a school janitor, which is presumably where he learned all about horror. Mick Jagger was a hospital porter, and later showed he could also carry a tune. Probably couldn't get no satisfaction as a support worker.

Sometimes the zig takes some time to zag. For 15 years, Harrison Ford was a carpenter, but his later acting was anything but wooden. Grandma Moses didn't begin her painting career until she was 78, so there's hope for me yet. Where are those brushes I used for the kitchen shelves?

We should be grateful that certain people stuck to what

they were best at. Imagine if Edward Jenner, instead of fine-tuning the world's first ever vaccine, had decided he wanted to be a folk singer playing an out-oftune banjo instead. We'd need masks for our ears.

Professor Sarah Gilbert, the Covid vaccine creator, played the saxophone when she was a student, but wisely gave it up to save the world a load of grief.

Now that was a fortunate zigzag.

129 MEMBERS OF FAKE MARRIAGE GANG ARRESTED Officers from the National Police have dismantled a criminal dedicated to obtaining residence permits through marriages of convenience between Spanish citizens and non-EU foreigners, arranged mainly in the Juzgado de Paz in Santa Pola, for which the parties paid up to 10,000 euro.

The operation has resulted in the arrest of 129 people, 72 allegedly illegal marriages, which gave rise to 51 community family residence permits.

It began in 2019 and has now ended by uncovering a criminal network that had allegedly been operating since 2017 in the provinces of Alicante and Murcia.

The centre of the network was in Elche, from where the investigators learned that a lawyer, who through her agency, had designed a complex criminal network involving many people, all with dif-

ferent functions, perfectly coordinated, aimed at achieving the celebration of marriages of convenience, between Spanish citizens and non-EU foreigners, thereby obtaining residence permits for community relatives for these foreigners, mainly from Morocco and Algeria, in exchange for large amounts of money.

In total there are 129 detainees, 66 men and 63 women, of predominantly Spanish, Moroccan and Algerian nationalities, as well as others some Iranians, Argentines and Bangladeshis, aged between 23 and 71 years of age, all of whom are now subject to criminal proceedings for crimes crimes against the rights of foreign citizens, false documents, false testimony and belonging to a criminal group.

Most of the marriages were conducted in Santa Pola

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SALT CHURCH MAR MENOR New name…New home

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MORE DEAD FISH WASHED UP IN SANTIAGO DE LA RIBERA it’s water quality parameters, in a report in which they also pointed out that the nutrients delivered by torrential rains and episodes of hazy red mist experienced in recent months "could aggravate the deterioration in the lagoon ecosystem."

Consequently, the IEO warned of the risk of oxygen depletion and the further massive death of many organisms in the lagoon.

Despite COVID, Lock-Down and no permenent home, Salt Church has continued to meet and grow in Los Alcazares but now, we are on the move.

From May we have a permenent home in San Javier not just for Sundays but for other weekday activities too. We call it ‘The Hub’ and it is next door to the well-known Yorkshire Linen shop.

Because of this we are now known as Salt Church Mar Menor.

Pastor Andy Neale said at the recent Commissioning service: “We may have changed our name and we may have moved our location but we remain committed to the traditional teaching of the Bible. We may be ordinary people but we believe and trust in an extraordinary God.” CONTACT DETAILS: Andy Neale: +34 622 416 793 Facebook: @saltchurchmarmenor

Although the future of the Mar Menor seemed to be showing signs of improvement, according to both the experts of the Mar Menor Monitoring Committee and the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO), the lagoon seems once again to be on the verge of collapse.

This is the reality reported on by the Spanish Newspaper ‘La Verdad’ all of which were quickly removed by environmental agents.

The newspaper confirmed that the officers have collected between 150 and 200 dead fish on the Castillicos beach, in Santiago de la Ribera, although they maintain that it is a "onetime event".

On April 26, the IEO technicians already warned that the state of eutrophication in the Mar Menor had worsened tin terms of

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‘The Wedding …’

I ATTENDED A WEDDING LAST WEEK. It was a ‘grand wedding’, a ‘lovely wedding’ or a ‘great wedding’ – depending on who you were talking. What I do know for sure is that the wedding of Karen and Nigel was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present. I love weddings and this one ranked up there among my favourite such occasions.

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There was a big society wedding somewhere a few years ago, where a well-known family of the bride had promised some advance information to a local newspaper reporter. The promised details did not materialise despite the best efforts of the reporter and so the aggrieved scribe wrote his piece after going to the church for a ‘peek’.

Wedding ceremonies and wedding celebrations take place in every religion and every culture since the beginning of time. It is here where the marriage officially starts, where the couple declare their vows and exchange chosen promises and aspirations together. This is the most important part of the wedding ceremony – whether the wedding goes on for a week; as it does in some cultures, or concludes next day with catch-up stories among the guests.

Maybe I am just soft and sentimental, but weddings do it for me. Unquestionably, the day belongs to the bride and groom – but there is much more to a wedding than the ring thing. It is a happy day for the two families involved and 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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Marriage is a beginning. It is the start of a new family and the greatest vote of optimism in the future. This belief in a future for the human race is contagious and adds so much to the unique atmosphere of the occasion. It’s as if two cuttings have been taken from two families and grafted together to create a new growth.

Happiness abounds and spreads like a soft tide over all of the guests. For those of us ‘spectators’ on the day, we cannot but be uplifted by the goodness of it all

For the record, Nigel certainly looked the part last week and his suit did him justice too!

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for the friends of the couple. I always regard it as an honour to be asked to a wedding where you ‘don’t have to be invited’. (I did ‘have to be invited’ to the one above!)

You will all agree that weddings are first and foremost about the bride. It is more the bride’s day than anybody else’s – including the groom.

The bride’s dress comes under a lot of scrutiny – and in this regard, it is fair to say that that Karen’s magnificent dress did her justice.

The coverage of the wedding went into extraordinary detail of the groom’s suit, his hair, his handsome smiling face and so on. This was followed by a line which read; ‘The bride wore the customary white!’

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Whether it is a religious or a civil wedding, there is very much a spiritual dimension.

I don’t know what type of music was played at the Marriage feast of Cana, but I doubt if it got them out on the floor with as much urgency as today’s wedding band hitting ‘Da Do Ron Ron’ - to a scattering of chairs in the seated area!

I was seated in a waiting room a few weeks back. A lady came in and recognised a friend or neighbour. Obviously we could all hear their conversation in the confined space of the room.

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I love weddings and this one of Karen and Nigel ranked up there among my favourite such occasions. the other. ‘No, of course we have the wedding in June and none of us are thinking any further than that.’

The lady was obviously the mother of either the bride or the groom, but all she needed to say was, ‘we have the wedding!’ ‘The wedding’ – just two words, but it shows the importance of the wedding in the family bosom.

add something very special to those who do opt for ‘Here comes the bride’. This decision is surely the greatest expression of love and of a lifetime commitment.

The bride and groom have being preparing over several months or even years for their big day and they are entitled to every ounce of joy that it brings.

Couples are waiting longer before tying the knot these day (Yea …. I do know the reason, Lads!) and some couples choose not to get married at all. Thankfully all have the right to choose as to what is best for them and it is never the right of others to judge.

Marriage may not be as popular as it once was; but I for one am glad that people are still getting married … because I love weddings!

But somehow, the fact that a couple doesn’t have to get married to become partners does

The honeymoon is a period of doting between dating and debating.

GARDEN FELIX - Tamarisk sways and dances with wispy branches Spring or summer blooming shrub Tamarisk can grow up to 16 feet high, with the wind making the shrub particularly attractive, as it sways and dances with wispy branches!

Well known for its abundant pale pink flowers, the very prolific shrub often grows wild releasing thousands of seeds annually.

However, it is quite vulnerable to frost and suffers when temperatures drop.

Plant Tamarisk in the autumn, and water abundantly, until established.

Tamarisk requires lots of sun and light to flower correctly in well-drained soil. Sandy soil is fine, but it dislikes heavy moist soil.

The speediest way to propagate is by taking cuttings at the end of winter or in spring from green stems, that haven’t yet formed any hard wood.

Also, prune in the spring or at the end of summer, which will help produce better blooming, keeping it in shape.

Try to avoid planting near a house or a living space, such as a terrace, as flowers tend to fall and spread everywhere.

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Below the dark waters of Lake Coniston died a man of our kind Bluebird flipped six times as it broke up and disappeared from view

The divers covered an area 800 ft by 350 ft but only pieces of equipment were found.

Andrew Atkinson talks to Los Montesinos based Peter Gallant, part of a team of crack Royal Navy Divers commissioned to look for the body of Donald Campbell, CBE, who died attempting a British speed record on water on Lake Coniston in 1967. Campbell's body was found on May 28, 2001.

DONALD Campbell's Bluebird flipped six times. All the cameramen on the banks of Lake Coniston kept their eyes on the boat, bar one.

"It was 3.30 pm on Wednesday January 4, 1967, when we got the call from our base aboard HMS Safeguard. We were tasked with

Sir Donald Campbell CBE

“At dawn the following day the search began.

We dived in the area where the front of the nose cone was broken off," recalled Octogenarian Peter, 81.

both world land and water speed records in the same year, 1964. He died during a water speed record attempt at Coniston Water in the Lake District, on January 4, 1967, aged 45.

"I found his seat belt - it was only held on by one bolt. All the other straps and bolts had been ripped out," said Peter, speaking exclusively to The Leader.

Campbell's body was eventually found on May 28, 2001 and was subsequently buried at the Parish Cemetery, Hawkshead Old Road, Coniston.

"I was a diver based in Rosyth, Scotland, and one of the ten guys of a team of Royal Navy divers that went searching for Donald Campbell's body," said Peter.

The wreckage of Campbell's craft was recovered by the Bluebird Project between October 2000, when the first sections were raised, and May 2001, when Campbell's body was recovered.

finding the wreckage of Bluebird.

Peter and his colleagues were risking their lives, sitting in black rubber dinghies from dawn to dusk, before plunging into the dark depths of Coniston water, wearing rubber diving suits.

Head of the team was 38-year old Lieutenant Commander John Futcher: "He was determined to find Campbell's body and bring it ashore," said Peter.

“The Campbells, father and son, had been his heroes since boyhood.

“We located the wreckage on the first day.

Then we found the nose of the boat, under the spot where she hit the water – about 300 feet south of the main wreckage.

“The painstaking search went on, we covered an area 800 ft by 350 ft but only pieces of equipment were found.

“Each diver was doing one dive a day, 140 ft to the treacherous bottom of Lake Coniston.

It was spooky. Sometimes you could see ten feet, other times only a couple of inches as the mud swirled around you like a thick fog.

Campbell remains the only person to set

Campbell would not have had time to deploy the relatively slow-moving brake, as the boat flipped out of control.

The wreckage evidenced an impact from left to right, wiping the whole front of the boat off in that direction. Campbell's lower harness mounts had failed and were found to be effectively useless.

Further dives recovered various parts of K7, which had separated from the main hull when it broke up on impact.

When part of Campbell's body was located and recovered from the lake on 28 May 2001, he was still wearing his blue nylon overalls. However, a consultant engineer giving evidence to the inquest said the force of the impact could have caused him to be decapitated. His skull was not present and is still missing.

John Futcher, who emigrated to Australia, said at the time, “This search for Donald Campbell is one that none of us will ever forget. He was our sort of man.”

Peter Gallant (third from the right, sitting) found Campbell’s seat belt, held on by just one bolt

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1956 - The first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland. The event was the brainchild of Marcel Baisoncon of the European Broadcasting Union. Seven countries participated and they were each allowed two songs. Both Luxembourg and the winner Switzerland used the same singer for both. Switzerland won with 'Refrain' by Lys Assia.

1962 - Elvis Presley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Good Luck Charm' his 11th UK No.1 single. It completed his second hat-trick of chart topping singles in the UK. 1964 - Eleven boys were suspended from a school in Coventry, England for having Mick Jagger haircuts and in the same year Ella Fitzgerald became the first artist to have a hit with a Beatles cover when her version of 'Can't Buy Me Love' entered the UK chart.

1989 - Cliff Richard released his one hundredth single, 'The Best Of Me', which became his 26th Top 3 UK hit.

1994 - Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley. The couple divorced in 1995. They had first met when the seven year old Lisa Marie attended several of Michael's concerts in Las Vegas.

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1996 - A fire at the home of Eric Clapton caused over one and a half million pounds worth of damage; Firemen arrived on the scene to find Clapton braving the blaze to save his collection of guitars.

1997 - The Manic Street Preachers won the best song award for 'A Design For Life' at the 42nd Ivor Novello awards. Other winners included The Spice Girls for Hit of the year with 'Wannabe', Elvis Costello for Outstanding Contribution To Music, George Michael won Songwriter Of The Year and Most Performed work for 'Fastlove.'

1999 - Singer Freddie Mercury, who died in 1991, was honoured on a new set of millennium stamps issued by the Royal Mail.

Freddie, who featured on the 19p stamp, was a keen stamp collector, and his collection was bought by the Post Office in 1993.

2000 - Noel Gallagher walked out on his band Oasis during a European tour. The move was put down to a series of burst-ups with his brother Liam. The band drafted in replacement guitarist Matt Deighton for the rest of the European dates.

2002 - A 16ft by 6ft mosaic designed by John Lennon went on display at The Beatle’s Story museum in Liverpool. The mosaic had been built into his swimming pool at his Kenwood home in Surrey where he lived between 1964 and 1968.

2006 - Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter Desmond Dekker died of a heart attack at his home in London. He had one of the first international Jamaican hits in 1968, with the 'Israelites'.

The couple had shocked the world with news of their romance

2007 - Sixties pop star Wayne Fontana, a former resident of Orihuela Costa, was remanded in custody after admitting pouring petrol over a bailiff's car and setting fire to it. The judge criticized the former lead

Fontana died of cancer in 2020 at the age of 74 singer of the Mindbenders, for arriving at Derby Crown court dressed as the Lady of Justice. He had to hand a sword and scales to guards but still wore a crown, cape and dark glasses, claiming "justice is blind".

LOS MONTESINOS AUTHOR TALK ON UKULELE LEGEND GEORGE FORMBY LOS Montesinos author Andrew Atkinson is presenting a talk on the late ukulele legend George Formby for the Nosmoking club at Che Loco Bar, El Chaparral, Torrevieja, on June 2.

Andrew will be signing copies of his book ‘Formby’s Lost Love’ after telling the life story of Formby's fiancee, Pat Howson, who the Wigan born star was set to marry, prior to his death of a heart attack in 1961.

Britain’s biggest star of the 1940s-50s Formby, whose hits include When I'm Cleaning Windows, Leaning On A Lampost, and Stick Of Blackpool Rock, was engaged to Pat in 1961, but died, aged 56, weeks prior to their wedding.

Religious Education teacher, former Wren, Pat, died, aged 46, from ovarian cancer, in November 1971.

In the following decade Pat faced years of Court wranglings over Formby’s will; the split of her parents and death of her mother.

“I researched Pat Howson’s life, from a young girl, to the grave, with in-depth interviews with those who knew her best,” said Andrew.

A decade after Formby’s death Pat was set to enter a Convent and become a nun, to finally escape years of turmoil and hell, after challenges to his will.

“Interviews and revelations were undertaken, including with her solicitor, who talks about her for the first time in decades,” said Andrew.

“Pat Howson was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and died six weeks later. Her untold life story is one of sorrow, tears and sadness, having been thrown into the limelight through George Formby,” said Andrew.

The talk Formby's Lost Love is free and the public are invited to attend the Che Loco Bar, El Chaparral, Torrevieja, on June 2. People are advised to take their seats at 11am.

Formby’s Lost Love author Andrew Atkinson outside George Formby’s former house in Fairhaven, Lytham, Lancashire.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

QUICKIE CROSSWORD

ANSWERS Week 919 QUICK ACROSS: 7 Nurse; 8 Economy; 9 Eminent; 10 Emend; 12 Speechless; 15 Expository; 18 Taint; 19 Retract; 21 Raucous; 22 Cargo.

DOWN: 1 Internment; 2 Train; 3 Fete; 4 Settle; 5 Together; 6 However; 11 Dissection; 13 Position; 14 Optimum; 16 Thrash; 17 Carry; 20 Tact.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 7 Utter; 8 Realist; 9 Oppress; 10 Event; 12 Opposition; 15

ACROSS 1.

Heroic (4) 8.

Infuriate (10) 9.

Discarded (8) 10. Bogus (4) 12. Mean (6) 14. Brand (6) 15. Fate (6) 17. Omen (6) 18. Soon (4) 19. Petition (8) 21. Trickery (10) 22. Rave (4) 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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Improbable; 18 Tulip; 19 Walker (10) Yield (4) Worthless (6) Card suit (6) Sauce (8) Appear (4) High esteem (10) Appoint (8) Supposition (6) Cunning (6) Too (4) Pitcher (4)

Eternal; 21 Contend; 22 Bleat.

DOWN: 1 Out of joint; 2 Steps; 3 Free; 4 Fresco; 5 Material; 6 Nigeria; 11 Tenability; 13 Prompter; 14 Opulent; 16 Amends; 17 Onset; 20 Elba.

ACROSS 1. Thought I’d half of each (4) 8. Soften the blow? (4,1,5) 9. Most of its leaves will have gone by the end of autumn (8) 10. Turn out to be in error about a point (4) 12. He acts in a virtuous way (6) 14. Very much the opposite (6) 15. Point has a need to be put differently (6) 17. Sea air? (6) 18. Game is a Southern game (4) 19. Jutted most noticeably (5,3) 21. How to learn to dance in stages (4,2,4) 22. Place to view, we hear (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. What is the name of the band that backs up Bobby 'Boris' Pickett in the song Monster Mash?

2. Which two temperamental and disagreeable old men, who appear to rise above the others, are named after two famous New York City hotels?

3. The name for which indispensable part of the Indian cuisine means "the fragrant one"?

4. The name of which music style is also that of a nymph in Greek mythology?

5. Which famous male actors last screen appearance was a role in the following films? a. Road To Perdition. b. The Shootist. c. The Misfits 6. 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 250, 6 and 7 are all hair raising examples of?

7. Which two Cornelius Ryan novels were later made into Hollywood films with an 'all star' cast?

8. In the late 19th century, the brothers William and Ernest Renshaw were the dominant figures in which sport?

9. Name the film in which actor James Caan plays each of the following roles. a. Jonathan E. b. Sonny Corleone. c. Paul Sheldon. d. Frank Vitale

DOWN 2. Freedom from care for a body of men (10) 3. Perhaps every church includes one (4) 4. Loyal toast drunk in hock, presumably (6) 5. Go the rounds? (6) 6. Possibly face up to a hot drink (3,2,3) 7. Point to a shed that’s close (4) 11. Describing one who was his own master? (4-6) 13. Allow no openings for substitutes (4-4) 16. They’re written in eastern and southern states (6) 17. But an electrician longs to find them (6) 18. Thus duplicated, it’s mediocre (2-2) 20. Lowers the standard, perhaps (4)

( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 3 ) 10. Which European capital city was built on 14 islands?

11. From the Greek word for 'Kingfisher', what are these pleasant days called?

12. Which US rock star had a role in the 2000 film 'U-571'?

13. Which 'blank paper' allows someone complete freedom of action?

14. What nickname were each of the following underworld figures given? a. Salvatore Lucania. b. Al Capone. c. Benjamin Siegel. d. George Kelly 15. Which synonym for luxury and elegance is named after a Swiss hotel tycoon?

16. Over the course of four decades, Reg Park was a stand out in which 'athletic' discipline?

17. The Aare river runs through the capital city of which country?

18. The Oscar winning song in 1967 was sung by a famous English actor. One year later, in 1968, the Oscar winning song was sung by the actor's son. Name the father and son.

19. Steven Spielberg was one of the co-founders of which movie studio?

20. Amongst the tribesmen he worked with he was known as 'El Aurens'. We know him better as what?

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HOPI EAR CANDLING WITH BODY HARMONY Thermo-Auricular therapy

(Hopi Ear Candles) What are Hopi Candles?

Hopi Ear Candles are hollow tubes made of cotton, soaked in beeswax, honey and herbs. When lit, the candle acts like a chimney, causing warm air inside it to rise and creating a vacuum at the bottom.

This vacuum gently stimulates the ear, facilitating removal of excess wax and impurities It is important to note that the candle does not suck wax out of the ear. It stimulates the ear to eliminate the wax naturally, ensuring maximum safety.

How are the candles used?

The treatment should be carried out in a relaxed, draught free atmosphere and the patient should lie in a comfortable position on his/her side with their head supported on a pillow.

A small cotton towel should cover the hair.

The lit candle is inserted into the outer ear and the flame is allowed to burn down to within a short distance of the marked red line, when the candle is then removed gently and extinguished in some water.

It is then important for the patient to have a drink of water and lie still for at least 10 minutes before he/she stands up

What are the benefits?

Hopi candles can be used for many conditions including deafness caused by excess wax, congested sinuses, irritation in the ears, ringing or noises in the ears, helps with tinnitus, glue ear, colds, flu, headaches and migraines.

As their action is so gentle, this treatment is particularly suitable for children

What are the effects?

In most cases the treatment is extremely soothing and relaxing, leaving the patient with a sense of well-being and reduced pressure in the ears or head. A little warmth is felt, and hissing and crackling noises are heard, with a little popping.

Most people say that it is a very pleasant experience!

The initial effect can be an improvement in hearing or freer nasal breathing and an improved sense of smell. However, improvements can continue occurring for a day or two.

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Safety I use BIOSUN Ear Candles which are medical products Class IIa according to medical device directive 93/42/EEC, and are regularly tested by independent institutes.

You can therefore be confident that the candles are made of the highes quality and safety standards.

When should candles not be used?

Use of the candles is contra-indicated if:

The practitioner then massages gently around the ear, using draining movements towards the neck.

The procedure is repeated on the other ear, and then the patient lies on his/her back for a gentle drainage massage on the face.

*The ear drum is perforated …...(perforated ear drums can heal up) *Grommets are in places *The ear is infected *The patient is allergic to any of the candles

Thongs: Sexy or health hazard?

There has been a lot in the press recently about the health hazards of wearing thongs. Are they a sexy way of ensuring no visible panty line or are they a sure way to thrush?

There are advantages and disadvantages to the craze for this miniscule form of underwear or bikini bottom.

If you would like to book an appointment or receive any further details of treatments or courses, then please contact Christine Quinlan at Body Harmony Telephone number: 966 795 103 Email: bodyharmony44@gmail.com The website is

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CHURCHES AND SERVICES 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 La Siesta Evangelical Church, Torrevieja is a friendly, English-speaking church. We currently hold services at 11.15am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month (and the

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SOCIAL AND CLUBS The JuneMeeting of the Royal British Legion Orihuela Costa and District Branch will be held at 7 for 7.30 pm on Thursday 16 June at the Olympia Pool Bar in Mil Palmeras. Guest speaker.

Everyone welcome, incl non members. Call Jean on: 630 28 08 99.

The RBL Torrevieja Branch Meets at the Oasis, formerly the Casa Ventura, San Luis on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6.30 pm for 7pm start. New members are always welcome.

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You do not have to be ex-services. For info please contact:Torrevieja.secretary@rbl. community 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 people in a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee. If you think you can help call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887. Or email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch now meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1700 (5pm) at CHE

Royal Air Force Association Costa Blanca Registered Members Group: The RAFA Costa Blanca RMG replaces the RAFA Costa Blanca Branch 1359 which is now closed. The RMG is a social group of caring people and remains affiliated to the parent Association. Contact with the RAFA and the RMG is via the RAFA website rafa.org.uk.

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AGE IN SPAIN SAYS – IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Below the Waves ‘We all live in a yellow submarine’ - and I bet as this is being read the tune is coming to the fore loud and clear. It was a song recorded by the Beatles in 1966 along with ‘Eleanor Rigby’ a double ‘A’ side single and included in their ‘Revolver’ album, of that time. It was written as a children’s song by Paul McCartney and John Lennon although it was Ringo Starr who sang the vocal.

It is an interesting melody that also won the ‘Ivor Novello Award’ for the highest certified sales by a British songwriter going on to inspire the animated film of the same name in 1968.

many with equal charms, but in its midst is the ‘Star Inn’. It first came into being over two hundred years ago and recently the owner, Mark Graham and his wife, formed the ancient public house into a limited company, naming it ‘The Star Inn at Vogue’.

This set the hairs prickling on the back of the necks of many people in Lower Manhattan, New York, where, since 1892 a famous publication came into being. The owners of the international Vogue Fashion Magazine, especially the proprietor, one Condé Nast, thought that people could be confused and the names could be confused, so he or they instructed lawyers to send a threatening letter to The Star Inn to cease and desist their use of the name, or legal action would be taken.

The ultimate ‘Party Venue’.

The Jane Austen centre on Gay Street

During the Georgian period it became a very fashionable spa town and most of the development, as seen today, came into being during that period. Sitting in Gay Street, eating the Italian’s wonderful spread of ‘Rognone,’ lambs livers cooked in red wine, I could not help pondering if the name of the street had anything to do with the behaviour of the people of that time?

An interesting thought, although doubtful, as being openly of that persuasion, preferring people of the same sex, was a serious offence and could include incarceration – a thought just crossed my mind, if a man favoured men to women and was put in prison for it, did they put him in a man’s jail?

The complication of the human mind makes us all very different with our own thoughts and desires so why should it be a surprise when a seventeen-year-old, who has hardly enjoyed any of life’s experiences, says he is coming out, it is hardly anything to do with the rest of us.

Although there have been discussions about what inspired the writing of the song in the first instance, some say it was the result of taking drugs, however I still can’t find what inspired a Swedish firm to actually produce a Yellow Submarine.

Their version has a 150 square metres of floor space which can be used for a variety of reasons including weddings, I would think it is a bit difficult to escape a party and pop outside for some air.

It is battery powered and can stay submerged at 150 feet for twenty-four hours and is built for entertainment, I understand there are no ‘emergency exits’ although it does have a top deck for sunbathing which I guess can only be used before it submerges.

The Furness Sometimes in this modern world, where there are very few secrets, those involved in running the social media outlets spread personal information around like confetti, which often causes hilarious situations, especially when the new, or the reasonably new clashes with the old.

Cornwall is one of many pleasurable and historical parts of the British Isles, there are

We are told that Mark Graham thought it was very funny arguing that it should be the other way round and they should be suing the magazine for the use of the name as the village of Vogue is a hamlet and part of the Parish, St Day in Cornwall which came into existence pre 1700, and has the meaning of ‘Blowing House or Furnace’ We understand that New York has sent an apology.

It and Them The meaning of he or she is constantly in the news so much so a seventeen-year-old professional footballer this week has decided to come out and announced he is ‘gay’.

Whoopee for him!

For some time, we lived in Bath, Somerset, where in Gay Street there was a wonderful Italian Restaurant, that was when the Italians cooked real food and before, to my mind we got lazy with the development of the pizza.

Bath, was developed by the Romans and there is plenty of proof of their elaborations still in existence today, although the area was probably lived in prior to their arrival, because of the natural spring waters.

Since the Middle Ages, to recent times, if anyone had an attraction to anyone of the sex they were bestowed with, they were frequently punished for their situation, even sentenced to death. In the Western World all that has changed and everyone is now equal under the law. Which leads me to ask, what further privileges, other than those lawfully prescribed, was ‘Stonewall’, the representative of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, seeking?

And whilst I have full sympathy for a person who is finding it difficult to identify with themselves, I do not understand how the guidelines issued for officers by The Norfolk Constabulary distinguishes with thirty-seven, yes 37, different transgender identities.

Since July 6th 2020, a new residency document has been available for British people resident in Spain, following the UK’s exit from the EU. A plastic TIE card (Tarjeta de Identidad Extranjero) replaces the previous paper EU Residence Certificate (green residency document).

Age In Spain is now appealing to those people who have not applied to exchange their green document for a TIE to do so without delay. The organisation, which provides information and support to English speakers living in Spain, is here to help those who want to make the exchange.

An Age in Spain poll conducted on social media suggests that the majority of those people who need proof that they are resident in Spain have either received or are in the process of applying for their TIE. But a substantial minority have been deterred from applying for a variety of reasons – some are worried about not being able to deal with the bureaucracy involved, don’t know where to start, or don’t feel it’s important, while others just haven’t got round to it.

Many people feel that since the paper certificate is valid indefinitely, it’s preferable to the TIE which needs to be renewed every ten years.

But there are serious disadvantages to relying on the paper certificate, as some Spanish authorities no longer accept it as proof of identity and residency.

Helen Weir, chief executive of Age in Spain, has reports of people encountering problems when they only have the paper certificate.

“Some administrative bodies in Spain have stopped recognising the green residency document. In particular, the Employment Office (Oficino de Empleo) have recognised only the TIE since January of this year. So, if you are in employment, on ERTE, or receiving unemployment benefit, it’s imperative that you apply for a TIE. “There are many advantages to having the TIE – not just its durability. It is evidence that you are officially resident in Spain, it’s valid ID and all you need for internal travel in Spain, and it shows clearly that you are under the scope of Britain’s Withdrawal Agreement with the EU.

Taking it even further, should an officer have a problem he is then referred to the ‘gender bread person’ diagram, which includes a series of sliding scales that relate to gender identity, sexual orientation, expression and biological sex.

Seriously it is not possible to make that up even though, factually, there are still only men and women. Take care. www.facebook.com/percy chattey My book ‘Blitz & Pieces’ describing the horror of World War ll is now updated and available in hardback cover.

“Most importantly, it is recognised by every administrative body in Spain.

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Gifts were presented to Paul, Simone and Bob League and Cup winners. The Gap

THE OWS DARTS LEAGUE concluded this week, at the Los Cucalos restaurant La Zenia, with an enthusiastic audience of nearly 200 darters and partners. A 3 course meal was followed by the mandatory end of season prize giving formalities. Guest of honour and co league sponsor, Shane Denness of SSD Tiling, presented the numerous awards.

Preceeding the auction of a Phil Taylor original artwork by Chelsea Campbell, was a raffle with wide ranging gifts on offer, electrical goods, obligatory alcohol, some amazing cakes, courtesy of Cheryl McGlynn and finally a Summer hamper devised by Simone de Lacy.

Jane Wills used gentle persuasion to rid guests of their raffle cash, partner Bob Smith conducting the auction for the signed Taylor painting. A good job he did too, raising a 3 figure sum, soon to be winging its way to benefactors, the Royal British Legion. lronically it was Bob's own team, Danny's Bar, claiming the final bid, crafty Mr Smith. Music from Sunshine radio D.J. Alfie "G", continued the evening until the early hours. At the time of writing, and from the numerous favourable messages l have received, it's fair to say the evening was a great success.

Division 2 winners. Wee Rock

Singles Champ John Rodford Auxiliary Cup Winners. Hub

The league will resume in September after an A.G.M. in August, details will be published / forwarded to existing members, teams wishing to compete next season should forward details to simonedelacy@hotmail.co.uk or 600 980 744, prior to August.

Ladies Singles winner Bliss Wright

Pairs winners, Mitch and Sharon

Men’s singles R/Up Sam Salt

James Brown 180 champ with Shane

Ladies sgls R/U Chelsea Campbell

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Emerald Isle Bowls Club by Elwyn Morris Vulcans started the week in good form, winning away at San Miguel Christians 8-4 Aggregate of 89-78, G Wallis C Smyth J Smyth 26-9, D Jones S Marks R Marks 18-9, M Veale M Ellis B Kavanagh 20-16

Marks 21-12, C Smyth 21-10, A M Gerrard C Lindgren 21-15, N Prior G Odell J Smyth 29-13, M Veale B Eldred M Odell D Gerrard 19-15

The Victors played at home against Country Bowls and lost while the Dukes played San Miguel Sheriff's in VCL on Wed and had a great 12-0 Aggregate 111-65 win R

Emerald Isle played the Hijackers on Tuesday and it turned out to be home advantage that counted as Emerald Isle Won 4-rinks Aggregate of 110-80

COUNTRY BOWLS CLUB Country Bowls Club had a quieter time with VCL completed and no league last week, this week we had Bluebirds at home to Montemar and Red Kites away at Emerald Isle.

The Bluebirds had a good tussle with Montimar in the summer Harrier Division, all games close scores, finishing with a drawn game 6 points each. Winning rinks were Graham Richards, Della Wailes, Steve Wailes 24-6, Ben Nokes, Dave Belton, Ray Robson 17-13.

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by Alan Carr Hurricane Division the Wasps were hosted by Greenland’s Gladiators and went into this game with the intentions to gain as many points as possible to remain top of the League.

The game finished with the Wasps taking two rinks for four points the winning rinks were; Jim Jarvie, Martin Harley & Karen Kirk (25-23). Judy Carroll Peter Ayres & Derek Biggs (19-17). Result 4-8 (Shots 83-106).

This has left the Wasps joint 1st with Quesada Lancaster’s who have a better shot difference.

Harrier Division For La Siesta Hornets it was a home game and welcomed La

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Hurricane Division and put in a good shift on the slower green keeping up their good form with a resounding 10-2 win. Winning rinks were Del Gunning, Rob Hallam. Neil West 26-11, Linda Ponsford, Clive Hoyal, Peter Whitehall 18-13, Barry Evans, Allan Lever, Gary Ponsford 20-9, Brenda Jiggins, Derek Jiggins, Graham Richardson 23-15.

New members are always made welcome, why not come along to one of our roll up mornings on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday at 10 am.

Marina which saw a couple of close games that could have gone either way.

The match ended with wins on three rinks together with one point from Skip Ken Barbers team who held on for a draw, result 9-3 (Shots 94-78).

thankfully she is on the road to a full recovery and has now resumed bowling.

Winning rinks coming from; Irene Laverick, Alan Carr & John Skipper (2411). Pat Moore, Bill & Sue Jordan (20-14).

Anthony Pridmore, Janet & Graham Doel (16-12). This result has placed the Hornets in the top position.

Thursday saw the start of a new internal competition called SCOOP6+ which attracted 36 members and will run for 9 weeks and together with the summer knockouts will keep the members occupied whilst there are no league games in progress. This Saturday 28th May 2022 is the one-day open Trips competition at La Siesta competitors to arrive 08.30 for 9am start.

Congratulations to one of our bowlers Rosamond Stockell who celebrated her 80th birthday party with family & friends at Legends Bar last week and requested instead of receiving any presents, to donate any monies to the Pink Ladies Charity which 773 euros have been received so far. This is a worthwhile charity which is close to Rosamond’s heart especially after her own recent ill health,

Interested in joining La Siesta members run Bowls Club, there is always something going on with plenty of social events, at the club we have league/casual bowling which includes Chicken and Egg every Wednesday, just pop in or call the President George 865772498 or the Captain Wendy 633068399 who will be pleased to give you any further information you may require.

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SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB It was a bad week for bowls at San Miguel, on Monday San Miguel Christians were home to Emerald Isle Vulcans losing 4 - 8, 78 shots to 89. The best winning triple were Stan North, Jack Jackson and Mike Douglas 22 - 9.

Also on Monday, San Miguel Moors were away to San Luis Wellingtons losing 2 - 10, 62 shots to 76.

On Wednesday, San Miguel Deputies were home to La Marina where they shared the points 6 - 6, 79 shots to 90. In the Ladies Singles Jan Farmer won 21 - 5, The Men’s Singles was won by Bob Nesbitt 21 - 19. In the Pairs Dave Champion and Mike Douglas lost 10 - 25, and in the Triples Bob Hanton, Stan North and Bob Donnelly lost 10 - 25. The Rink’s game went to the last end where Vl Hignett, Pete Masters, Don Derby and Alan Campbell won 17 - 16.

Also on Wednesday San Miguel Sheriffs were way to Emerald Isle Dukes losing 12 - 0, 111 shots to 65.

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm - 5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and bowls available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1.45pm.

We welcome all bowlers who would like to join San Miguel B.C. as we are a unique club we only pay owner fees and a club fee and NO LEAGUE RINK FEES. For further information on San Miguel B.C please contact club secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905 or club president Alan Campbell on 606 676 118

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La Marina Bowls Club by Dave Hadaway A very much reduced Nationals are over and our congratulations go to our Ladies and Gents singles winners, Lisa Bonsor, Terry Morgan who get the chance to represent Spain in New Zealand this November and the very best of luck to both of them.

Monday 10th and the Harrier Division resumed with our visit to La Siesta Hornets, where indeed we did get stung, we came away with 3 points, thanks to Mo Kidd, Cliff Rawlingson and Garth Slater's win of 24-17, and Dave Joynes, Jan and Pete Parsons drawing 17 shots each. Overall the score was 3-9 with a shot difference of 78-94 in the Hornets favour.

Wednesday 18th and we travelled to San Miguel and earned an honourable 6 points each. Strangely enough both our pairs and triples won 25-10 to secure 4 points and our Men's singles only lost by two shots and our rink by only 1. Helping to secure a overall shot difference of 9079 and a further 2 points. 3 shots got Sam Miguel 4 points just proving again that every shot counts.

Vistabella Bowls Club with Brian Zelin Monday 16th May, in the South Alicante Spitfire League Division A, we were Home to Quesada Blenheim's, Winning on 2 Rinks,

very good result in the VCL Div A, they were Away to Quesada Lions, Winning on 3 Rinks, plus the Shots,

Rosemarie Savage, Ken Savage, Carol Thorpe 14-10, Steve Parr, John Goddard, Gary Thorpe 21-17, Shots 69-75. Pts 4-8.

Trips, Janet Parr, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 18-17, Rinks, Steve Parr, Barbara Brown, Paul Durham, Arthur Brown 16-14, Shots 87-86.

Pts 8-4.

Wednesday, Vistabella Saxons had a

Pairs, Kath Reid, Ian Kenyon 19-13,

the league Lamcasters. We tried hard but unfortunately our only winners were: Pauline Johnson, Stuart Wilson, Steve Penfold 24-13, overall shots 64-111, points 2-10.

VCL Southern Div A: Falcons - BYE.

San Luis v Almeria Select On Saturday 14th we played host to a mixed-club team from Almeria province. It was hot on the green where 2 teams of 6 rinks faced each other. As usual for these “friendly” matches San Luis players went out to enjoy the game and meet new people. The post game drink showed the enjoyment of the afternoon game against a strong team. Unfortunately for us the result was less than excellent, losing 5 of the 6 rinks, although three of the other rinks lost by only seven shots in total. Well done Neil & Sandra Burrows, Dave Notely and Barry Edwards. All in all

an excellent afternoon’s bowling.

LLB South Alicante Spitfire Div. A: Wellingtons were home on Monday to SM Moors and had an excellent result, winning 10 points-2, 76 shots – 62. Well done to: Tricia Reilly, Sandra Burrows, Pat Reilly 15-14, Giuseppe Galelli, June & Keith Jones 22-10, Helen Hammond, Bill Webb, Scott Malden 20-17, Janet Webb, Neil Burrows, Dave Webb 1911.

Hurricane Div B: Hercules, were away at Quesada v top of

VCL Southern Div B: on Wednesday 18th the Hawks played at home v Quesada Tigers &, in spite of the heat which drained the energy, had a really positive result, winning 3 matches-2 for 6 points but just missing out on the shots 87-97. Winners: Ladies singles Sheila Cammack 21-19, Men’s singles Lyndon Johnson 21-20, Triples Pauline Johnson, Stuart Wilson, Steve Penfold 19-17, unfortunately Dave Notely & John Dowell just missed out in the pairs 16-17.

San Luis BC welcomes new members of ALL playing abilities, we hope they would be willing to sign up before the end of August, so we can plan how many teams to enter for 2022/23 season. Currently we have 2 teams (1 in A Div. & 1 in B Div.) in both Friday Southern & Monday South Alicante Leagues.

More new members would allow us to add a 3rd team; so room for all.

For more information, come along to watch on match days or club days, or contact Club Captain June Jones: keithjones81@hotmail.com / 691903773.

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MONTE MAR BOWLS & SOCIAL CLUB Sponsored by The Pub, Gran Alacant Insurances, Dialprix, The Belfry and Sunrise Builders.

SAINT GEORGES DAY Cindy organised a fun competition for St. Georges Day. Everyone wore some-

thing red and it was St. George v The Dragon. After a enjoyable mornings bowling it was St.George who won against the Dragon !!! Cindy presented the highest scoring team, Jack Burrell, Barry Watson and Phil Goble, with vouchers for the Belfry. Thank you

Cindy for another successful competition.

MONTE MAR TORROS Monday 16th May - Country Bowls Bluebirds v Monte Mar Torros. A good result away to Country Bowls winning on three rinks. Well done to the three winning rinks, Sheila Roberts, Steve Hindle skip Neil Crawford. Wendy Sheridan, Iain Sheridan skip David Eades. Julia Hamilton, Yvonne Yarrow, skip David Yarrow.

Shots Monte Mar Torros 72 – 82 Country Bowls Bluebirds.

Points Monte Mar Torros 6 – 6 Country Bowls Bluebirds.

Well done everyone.

For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook. www.montemarbowls

Mike Probert talks Golf ere on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions.

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golf course if you are not a member of the Spanish Golf Federation (where you pay an annual fee of circa 90) and also complained that in the Murcian community the fee is 3 each player and in the Valencian community it is only €1.5 each player This is not strictly true because under the instruction of a royal decree non federated golfers must purchase a daily golf permit only part of which is the insurance element.

Things are about to change and sorry to say maybe not for the better!!!

I have seen a draft copy of a circular (18/2022) dated the 8th March 2022 from the Spanish Golf Federation, which, if I understand correctly will complicate matters further, especially for resident golfers.

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A glorious morning greeted the members of the La Marina Golf Society at El Plantio Golf Course, where the members were competing for the Roger Honey and Colin Yarnton Memorial Cup. Roger and Colin were both founder members of the society and much-loved friends to all who knew them. The Cup was donated to the Society by their widows Eileen and Linda.

The course was in excellent condition and some well-placed flags made the greens challenging. That said, we did have

The winner of the Roger and Colin Memorial Cup was Louvain Smith with 40 points, Jimmy Scott was second with 36 points closely followed by Tony Ollier with 34points.

Our nearest pin winners were, Elspeth McDavitt for hole 7, Alan Craig for hole 9, Gary Garbett for hole 14, and Tim Ruse for hole 18. The two’s pot was won by Steve Warner.

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Carp-R-Us Angling Carp-R-Us kicked off their Summer/Autumn series on the Rio Segura at Bigastro/Jacarilla. The last time we fished there, it rained for most of the match and, with the river rising the fishing was hard. Today, the conditions looked particularly good. The river had a steady flow and, with a warm day promised, everyone was looking forward to a good match. How wrong it turned out to be. Everyone struggled for bites and with at least 30 dead fish drifting down the river during the match there was a strong feeling that something had got into the river affecting both the fish and the fishing. All incredibly sad.

The match was won by Alan Davis on peg 1. Alan fished pole and bread to take a few carp for 3.23kg. Secon, from the middle of the stretch was Steve Fell who had 1.65kg of carp also caught on pole and bread. Third was Willy Moons with 0.79kg caught on his customary feeder and pellet and fourth was Tony Flett who had about a dozen bleak for 0.33kg.

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.

It is worth noting that we are very concerned about the state of the river and the fact there may be some pollution in it affecting the fish.

The club will try to contact the CHS and ask them to investigate.

The key points of this circular are as follows: The current daily federation licence will only apply to tourist golfers and this is clarified as a golfer without an NIE Number or TIE Resident Card.

The compulsory insurance contained within the daily licence is the only insurance that covers civil liability caused by the golfer to persons or property.

Golfers who hold an NIE Number or TIE Residents card don’t have to pay the daily licence fee BUT are expected to show that that they are members of the Spanish Golf Federation which includes the appropriate insurance cover.

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For sure at a time when many golf courses are significantly increasing green fee prices this is the last thing that resident golfers need and may just drive some golfers off the golf courses.

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UPHILL STRUGGLE BUT THADER STILL IN WITH A SHOUT Thader’s next generation

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was a tactic at which they were obviously well versed at.

his semi final play off first leg encounter with Preferente division group 2 winners Patacona, was decided by an early penalty. I know that it's goals that count, but if it were possession, then Thader would be visiting Patacona next Saturday with a clear advantage.

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Javi magically beat 2 players, before watching his goal bound effort well saved on 80 mins, as Thader applied relentless pressure. A delightful move between Thader substitutes Jony and Calderon, resulted in the latter's effort being cleared off the line.

Missing Quino, Rafa and Pedro from the starting line up, was a huge blow to Raul Mora's men, but they still equipped themselves admirably.

A sun soaked Moi Gomez was bouncing with not only Rojales based fans, but a sizable number from the seaside town of Patacona, on the outskirts of Valencia. Uncharacteristically, Thader's normally reliable and steady keeper, panicked on 8 mins, conceding an undisputed penalty.

All Chema had to do was jockey his opponent, but he clearly committed a foul inside his box, from which Reyes dispatched the resultant penalty with

When Calderon was barged in the back in stoppage time, a penalty would not have been unjust, but unfortunately the person that mattered felt differently. ease. Dani Lucas shot just wide on 19 mins, then from a Ruben free kick some 8 mins later, Miguel's glancing header skimmed the far post.

On the half hour mark, strong appeals for a foul on Rosquin inside the penalty area, were waived aside. In a half of few chances, Soler went close for the visitors on 40 mins, but his shot across the face of Chema's goal

narrowly missed the far post.

Patacona should have doubled their advantage on the stroke of half time, but thankfully Reyes shot wide of an open goal. From the next attack, Lloyd almost made it all square, but his decent effort was fractionally too high.

Within 5 mins of the restart, both Fran and Konate headed over from

free kicks, then on 63 mins, Fran again missed the target, this time it was wide of the far post. It was so frustrating to watch Patacona's spoiling tactics, gamesmanship at the highest order. Whenever a visiting player was fouled, no matter how severe, they milked it to the extreme.

Unfortunately, the match referee was powerless to determine whether they were genuine in their histrionics, but it

But all is not lost, for on Saturday 28 May, ko 1830, Thader will have the opportunity to rectify the situation.

There will be 2 coaches making the 2 and a half journey up to Valencia, for which Thader fans will be invited to book their place for this match.

Time of departure is as yet unknown, but details will be displayed on CD Thader facebook page in the next day or two. VAMOS THADER.

Quesada Bowls Club by Steve Hibberd Torry ace Hucha prolific form continues

SC Torrevieja prolific goalscorer Hucha bagged a brace as Torry continued their fine form with a 3-1 win against CF Rafal in the Valencia 1st Regional G9 on Saturday.

Gonzalo opened the scoring for Torry, who

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remain second on 55 points behind leaders Atletico de Catral, with Hucha netting twice in the last 10 minutes to wrap up all three points.

Atletico de Catral hit six against gutsy lowly CF Popular Orihuela in a 6-4 win that keeps their promotion campaign season rolling.

CD Montesinos remain in third spot after taking a point in a 2-2 draw against CF Algorfa.

Alguena CF gained a 3-0 away win at CF Sporting Albatera; Pinoso CF went up to fourth following a 2-2 draw against Racing San Miguel, with 16th place Orihuela CF B drawing 1-1 at home against Sporting Dolores CF. Guardamar Soccer CD remain second in the 2nd Regional G16, behind leaders UE Crevilente following a 2-0 away win at Athletic Club Torrellano.

Elche Dream CF B hit four in a 4-3 win against Bigastro CF. Callosa Deportiva CF netted five goals in a 5-4 home win against UD la Coca Aspense B. Atletico Benejuzar A defeated CD Horadada 3-1, with FB Redován CF and Formentera CF taking a point apiece in a goalless draw.

The week started well for our Lancasters team, who now top the South Alicante summer league div 2. At home to San Luis Hercules, this little lot won on 4 rinks, to record a fine 102 victory - S Heath, R Lewin, P Morgan 31-8. J Cleal, K Gordon, J Brinton 25-9. S Cooper, D Gould, A Reid 23-8. C Lowry, S Jakeman, K Lowry 19-15. Blenheims meanwhile, also were in winning way in div 1, as they secured 8 points away at Vistabella. Here's the points scorers - G Phillips, B Elliott, Jason P 13-12. G Carnell, C Dye, T Morgan 16-14. G Kershaw, A Linley, J Pitt 19-8.

In the VCL, Lions had a home fixture against Vistabella Saxons. M Highland won ladies singles 21-16, and T Morgan won mens singles 21-18, as the team lost the match 4-8. Over at San Luis, Tigers came away with a 6-6 draw against the Hawks. Wins for C & K Lowry (1716) in the pairs, plus S Heath, S Jakeman, K Gordon, J Brinton in the rinks (24-10), ensured that overall shots went QBC way.

Later than in previous years, QBC held their annual dinner presentation last week. A deli-

cious 3 course carvery was followed by the awards ceremony. Rounding off the evening, get up and dance music was provided by the excellent two's company.

George Carnell & Anne Linley, winners of mixed pairs. The top photo is of Irene Everett, winner of ladies singles.

QUIZ FROM PAGE 14: 1. The Crypt Kickers (or The Crypt Kicker Five), 2.

Statler and Waldorf (Muppet Show), 3.

Basmati, 4. Calypso, 5.

Three answers. a. Paul Newman, b. John Wayne, c. Clark Gable. 6.

Triumph sports cars. 7.

Two answers. The Longest Day and A Bridge Too Far. 8. Lawn tennis. The twins hailed from Leamington Spa but later moved to Cheltenham where they built their own tennis court. 9. Four answers. a. Rollerball, b. The Godfather and The Godfather: Part II, c.

Misery, d. Mickey Blue Eyes. 10. Stockholm. 11.

Halcyon days. 12. Jon Bon Jovi. 13. Carte blanche. 14. Four answers. a. 'Lucky', b.

'Scarface', c. 'Bugsy', d.

'Machine Gun'. 15. Ritz.

16. Bodybuilding. 17.

Switzerland (Bern is the capital city). 18. Rex and Noel Harrison. ('Talk to the animals' 1967 and 'The Windmills of your mind' 1968). 19.

DreamWorks. 20. T. E. Lawrence or 'Lawrence of Arabia'. It is thought that 'El Aurens' was simply an Arab mispronunciation of Lawrence.

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