CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE?

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

Solution on Page 22

1.Fighting (10)

2.Permit (5)

3.Snatch (4)

4.Plan (6)

5.Determined (8)

6.Disclose (7)

11.Elasticity (10)

13.Infancy (8)

14.As (7)

16.Exaggerate (6)

17.Trivial (5) 20.Rip (4)

QUICK QUICK

ACROSS: ACROSS: Salacious; 8 Ill; 9 Impecunious; 11 Current; 12 Sabre; 13 Manure; 15 Bridge; 17 Arras; 18 Augment; 20 Half-hearted; 22 Obi; 23 Erroneous.

DOWN: DOWN: 2 Aim; 3 Cycle; 4 Ornate; 5 Sponsor; 6 Disobedient; 7 Placement; 10 Partnership; 11 Companion; 14 Resolve; 16 Lather; 19 Grain; 21 Emu.

CR CR YPTIC YPTIC

ACROSS: ACROSS: 1 Disgusted; 8 Ole; 9 Sailing boat; 11 Bayonet; 12 Erect; 13 Abused; 15 Temple; 17 Holst; 18 Canvass; 20 Air Minister; 22 Ass; 23 Lipreader.

DOWN: DOWN: 2 Ida; 3 Union; 4 Tights; 5 Diocese; 6 Potted plant; 7 Temptress; 10 If you please; 11 Beachwear; 14 Enthral; 16 Scrimp; 19 Naive; 21 Eve.

7.Solo rendered by egghead is lacking in control (5)

8.Watch prospect (4-3)

9.Admirable feature in the field? (4,3)

10.Requirements of necessity (5)

12.Temporary fashion to show every bit of violent anger (3,3,4)

15.Apparently having fun quite early (2,4,4)

18.Afitting comparison to hand? (5)

19.Not an egg-layer, but a crow producer (7)

21.Roars to make the fire roar? (7)

22.Ring for a sandwich (5)

DOWN DOWN

1.Animosity resulting from malaise, perhaps (3-7)

2.Injury closely wrapped (5)

3.Inventor one could ring? (4)

4.Trivial insult (6)

5.Ray of light with doctor on right track (8)

6.He is in charge right among the enemy (7)

11.Giles hired for Santa's journey (6-4)

13.Stray carton to put a horse in? (5-3)

14.Glib one becomes despicable (7)

16.Songster halves that hurry-scurry (6)

17.Clearly not a drink for slimmers (5)

20.Go back again to evil giant (4)

LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ (Answers on page 22)

1. Which world-famous rock band took its name from a label found on a sewing machine?

2. Which four cities that end with the letter "s" have hosted the Summer Olympic games?

3. In which Hollywood blockbuster does the crew of the spaceship Messiah attempt to save the planet Earth?

4. What is the name of the semi-arid desert located in southern Israel?

5. In which city did 'the gunfight at the O.K. Corral' take place?

6. What is the most successful football club in Argentina? a. Racing Club, b. Santos, c. River Plate, d. Boca Juniors

7. What were the two best selling brands of mobile phone worldwide between 1996 and 2006?

8. If you fail the Ishihara test what is your ailment?

9. What is the name of the famous luxury train that runs between Pretoria and Cape Town?

10. The following lyrics are all from songs with the word

"High" somewhere in the song title. Can you name the song? a. It's not the things you do that tease and hurt me bad. b. When I was a little girl I had a rag doll, only doll I ever owned. c. He was born in the summer of his 27th year.

11. Measured in metric tonnes per year, what are the two biggest wine producing countries in South America? One point for each correct answer.

12. Which 1985 Hollywood thriller, nominated for eight Academy Awards, ends with the words "You be careful John Book, out among them English."?

13. What do each of the following persons love? a. campanophile. b. umbraphile. c. logophile. d. arenaphile

14. Which Hollywood superstar's last name is Mapother IV?

15. Galleon, Sickle and Knut are currencies in which series of books?

16. With a height of 182 m, the world's tallest statue is found in which country? a. Russia, b. North Korea, c. USA, d. India

17. The movie poster tag line for which 1959 film was "It's a deadly game of 'tag' and Cary Grant is it."?

18. Maranjab, Thal, Lop, Kara Kum, Thar and Patagonian are all examples of what?

19. In which country are red flowers and red clothes banned and removed from the shops on Saint Valentine's Day? a. Saudi Arabia b. China c. Israel d. Vatican City State

20. Which of the seven ancient wonders of the world was found at Halicarnassus?

Taking off at Elche’s Summer Aeronautical Camp

Summer schools are currently taking off, with a range of activities like sports, crafts, arts, and more, but hidden away close to Elche is a little-known gem of a summer school which offers an alternative to the norm for little explorers.

The Campamento Aeronáutico La Loma, (C.A.L.L), is an aeronautical camp for children between the ages of 8 and 18. This camp's main objective is to promote aviation in young kids. Almost 150 "cadets" have already enjoyed the experience, with some already undergoing training for their Private Pilot (PPL) and Commercial Pilot (ATPL) licences. The next airborne top gun could be your little cherub, as there are still a few places available for this summer.

The summer camp runs for 8 or 14 day sessions, with the final summer course dates from July 16 to 30.

Many Cadets repeat each year and are taught a more advanced level or even prepare to obtain the Ultralight licence. Other Cadets are new to the camp and even to the world of aeronautics, so they start with the basics. The so-called

Final Flight Final Flight

"Sparrows" is the patrol of boys and girls under 12 years of age. This patrol does not carry as much study load and focuses more on activities (that have to do with aeronautics) and fun. During their stay, the cadets attend multi-adventure activities, kayaking and canoeing, drone flight, aeronautics classes, flight simulator practices, water games, visits to the Albacete Air Base and the General Air Academy in San Javier, as well as the European Flyers school at the Muchamiel aerodrome. Accommodation is internal and full board. Theoretical and simulator classes are held at the Granja Escuela La Loma, in Elche.

The place is located in a natural environment with clean air, away from the bustle of the city and the cadets stay in rustic wooden cabins equipped with air conditioning.

For more information, you can contact Alberto Díaz de la Quintana (CALL director) at the telephone number 609 648 062 and on the web http://www.campamentoaeronautico.com

THE FINAL LANDINGof a training legend as the E-26 Tamiz joins the list of retirees from the training wing of the Air and Space Force in San Javier. After 36 years of service the E-26 was met with an arch of water, a traditional gesture of thanks for her years of service.

The Church of JESUS CHRISTof Latter-Day Saints in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. Phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 659 016 733

Join us at the SALTCHURCH Sundays at 10.30 am. We are a friendly church, bible centred in our teaching and informal in our worship. Meets at Calle Daya Nueva 12, PolÌgono Ind. Levante 11, 03187 Los Montesinos. We look forward to meeting you. www.Saltchurchspain.

Facebook SaltChurchSpain

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

The Car of the Month at AUTOMOVILES CRESPO is a 2021 Ford Focus ST-Line X Petrol Automatic which is priced at just 25,500 euro. Come along to our large showroom in Elche and see our vast range of new and used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers. See page7. We can assure you of the biggest and best in the area for price, choice and quality.

ENGLISH SPOKEN

COMMUNITYCARE ASSOCIATION (CCA) is an Association that caters for residents of Orihuela Costa over 60 years of age. It facilitates the provision of fair and adequate social facilities for everyone. It is located at the Centro Civico Alameda del Mar. Open 3 times a week for a programme of English speaking activities, support, information and advice with the support of Orihuela Council. Anyone wanting to join CCAsocial activities, learn Spanish, to paint, watercolours or acrylics can pop along where you will be welcomed by volunteers. We are open between 2pm -6pm Mondays and Thursdays, Wednesday 2pm - 5pm. You can register between 1pm & 2pm on those days, in the Cafe area where you will find Eva or Norah. email: communitycare@gmail.com

Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you with problem solving and well being for the over 50ís. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Home Visiting Team to visit a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee. Call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887. Or email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch now meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 5pm at the Lakeview bar/restaurant, Quesada. For more info contact Chairman Tony Jenkins on +44 7576 117 222, Secretary Steve Hemingfield 0n Mob/Whats 711 011 373 The RAFACosta Blanca RMG is a social group of caring people and remains affiliated to the parent Association.

Contact with the RAFAand the RMG is via the RAFA website rafa.org.uk.

Samsung Galaxy mobile phone for sale. Cost EUR 275. Selling for EUR 150. Only 3 weeks old. Tel. 966 715 809 or 711 077 628.

Free Classified Ads

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

Call - 637 227 385

If you have items that are WANTED or FOR SALE, ANNOUNCEMENTS, NOTICES and suchlike, advertise them, to a maximum of 35 words, FREE OF CHARGE, on this page.

SEND BY EMAIL TO: office@theleader.info