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ver 55,000 people marched through the streets of Cartagena on Wednesday, in one of the largest demonstrations that has ever taken place in the city, as they demanded that the government take urgent and definitive measures to combat the pollution in the Mar Menor as well as preventing the now common flooding in coastal towns.

"We don't want a dead sea," cried one group of protesters as they marched down a crowded Paseo de Alfonso XIII, where even the pavements were crammed with protesters. It was half past seven in the evening when the head of the march arrived at the gates of the Regional Assembly in a tidal wave of indignation.

"Hoga, hoga, hoga, the Mar Menor drowns," chanted many of the demonstrators; "There can be no deal with nitrates," some shouted loudly, while a batucada sounded in the background; "Carelessness, corruption, resignation," they displayed on one large banner, to the rhythm of whistles and the beat of drums. A combination of feelings and motives have gathered in recent weeks by environmental organisations, neighborhood associations, professional groups and ordinary people, following the death of thousands of fish and crustaceans in the new 'green soup' that has been caused by nitrate spills and phosphates, many of which were prominently displayed by the thousands of people taking part in the march. Continued on Page 02

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The walk to "save now" the lagoon had been arranged prior to the recent deterioration of the bay by the Federation of Associations of Neighbors of Cartagena (Favcac), with the support of the Association of Southeast Naturalists (Anse), Ecologists in Action, the Brotherhood of Fishermen of San Pedro del Pinatar and the Pacto platform for the Mar Menor.

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But the environmental degeneration of the lagoon, and the resulting economic and social effects, further fuelled the mobilisation, supplemented by protesters arriving on many dozens of coaches from all over Cartagena and other municipalities across the Region. Added to these were groups such as Greenpeace and the Pro Soterramiento Platform in Murcia, along with the Platform of People Affected by the Metals of the Sierra Minera de Cartagena. At the head of the demonstration were the president of the Federation, Leandro Sánchez; Pact spokeswoman Celia Martínez; and the director of ANSE, Pedro García. As they stood in front of the Parliament building a statement was read out by Martínez, Sonia Vera, and Irene Liarte, in which they cited the failure of the authorities in preventing the deterioration of the Mar Menor, despite warnings having been issued by ecologists for at least 30 years. They charged the management of the regional government and the Segura Hydrographic Confederation (CHS), demanding unity as well as urgent and definitive measures be taken. As they called for action the Local author Maria Dueñas said “There has been an attitude of denial towards the obvious; We cannot let the

Mar Menor become a horrible landfill. May the appeals of this afternoon not be forgotten”. Popular entertainer and singer Alejandro Sanz joined in the protest saying “The Mar Menor shouts and thousands of souls respond: #SOSMarMenor. All my support to Cartagena and the people who have joined in search of a solution,” while Radio Presenter Tony Aguilar added “55,000 people are shouting #SOSMarMenor in Cartagena. We have had enough of the spills that have been allowed to take place without any control. Save our jewel of nature.” There was also a large number of politicians hidden among the protesters, although they chose to mingle with the masses rather than take prominent positions at the head of the march. They included the Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Antonio Luengo, and the Minister of Health, Manuel Villegas, and the former Minister of Environment Elvira Rodríguez. Next to them were the mayors of San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar, José Miguel Luengo and Visitación Martínez respectively. In another part of the crowd was the regional vice president, Isabel Franco (Cs); the mayor of Cartagena, Ana Belén Castejón, and the mayor of Los Alcázares, socialist Mario Cervera, as well as the former Minister of the Environment Cristina Narbona and the general secretary of the PSRM, Diego Conesa. The only political group not represented was Vox, because, according to party sources, the party "has not positioned itself" on the subject. Beggars belief really!

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Charity begins with the Costa Blanca Solidarity Calendar For the 15th consecutive year a colourful solidarity calendar has been produced by local writer Andy Ormiston, and distributed to over 30 charities and organisations, thereby enabling them to raise much needed funds. During the coming weeks the calendars, over 2500 of them, will be sold to their supporters, the public or used in Raffles as prizes. Once again the calendar has been financed through the patronage of local businesses and branches of ArocaSeiquer Asociados Abogados, Alamo Costa Blanca Real estate, Atlas Insurance Brokers, Cambridge Global Payments and MAPFRE Brithol Insurance Services. The theme of the 2020 calendar is the Costa Blanca with lots of general information as well as images on many of the incredible towns that make up this part of Spain. As always there is space for writing notes and appointments on each page. The mood of those attending the calendar launch, which was held last Tuesday in the wonderful landscaped gardens of Aroca Sequier Abogados, was dampened somewhat by the news that organiser Andy Ormiston was seriously ill in Torrevieja Hospital. In her opening words Aoife Leddy, who was standing in for Andy, conveyed the prayers and best wishes of the gathering to Andy’s daughter who was in the audience. She then went on to briefly outline the design and the aims of the calendar which provides practical information about national and regional holidays and fiestas, cultural events, places to visit and useful telephone numbers, as well as reminders of U.K. and Irish Bank Holidays. She explained that the calendar, on average raises over 10,000 euros

for diverse needy causes each year and to date it’s sale has raised in excess 100,000 euros for charitable causes. Representatives of many of the groups and associations were present at the presentation underlining the vast assortment of voluntary support there is available in the Vega Baja that covers the poor and homeless, the sick, both in and out of hospital, those with deadly illnesses, the old and the young, orphans, people in distress, broken families, ex-servicemen, animals and the environment. The audience comprised of a twenty or more charities, all of who will now benefit from the calendar by selling it to their members and supporters, the proceeds of which will be donated to their funds. Charities attending included The Royal British Legion, Age Concern, Elche Children’s Home, HELP, AECC, AFA, K9, Reach Out, Rascals, Stagestruck, Apanee, Paul Cunningham Nurses, AEIDM; the Butterfly Children, La Mata Natural Park Volunteers and others. Following the presentation of the calendar there was a short briefing on the work currently being carried out by the Yayasan Sahaja Sawah Foundation in Bali, Indonesia, where local donor Bernard Van Helmt is building a school and family accommodation as well as providing much needed infrastructure, social and medical support to local villages. There then followed confirmation of a 30,000€ donation to the foundation after which a further 24,000€ was also presented to Nuevas Fraternidad, Apanee, The Alzheimers Association, Paul Cunningham Nurses, Elche Children’s Home and The Stroke Association in appreciation of the splendid work they have done locally, throughout the year. Following the presentation ceremonies music was provided in the garden by the Royal British Legion Concert Band Spain, led by David Last, with vocal accompaniment by Valerie Lynch, who played and sang for an hour or more to an appreciative audience, as they enjoyed tapas, wonderful local jamon, wine and refreshments, provided by the hosts

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Letter from British Ambassador The HMA Hugh Elliott wrote to British citizens living in Spain late last week Hugh Elliott with deputy Tim Hemmings emphasising the need, despite the Brexit extension, for residents to ensure that they are fully prepared for the UK’s exit from the EU. He said that the three month extension removes the immediate threat of no deal and provides an opportunity for the deal - which protects citizens’ rights - to be ratified. He also noted the general election on the 12th of December stating that UK Nationals who have been in Spain for less than 15 years can register as an overseas voter with further information at gov.uk/voting-when-abroad). The deadline to receive proxy vote applications will be the 4th of December. The full letter can be found at www.theleader.info

Historic sailing ships on display in Torrevieja The Nao Victoria and the Galleon Andalucía arrived in Torrevieja, on Tuesday, to celebrate III edition of the Maritime Festival V Centenary First Tour of the World, which has already been celebrated in Seville and Almeria where it received more than 15,000 visits. The Festival was opened by Mayor Eduardo Dolón, and the president of the Nao Victoria Foundation, José Fernández de Cabo. The mayor congratulated the Foundation for the great work it does with the restoration, conservation and maintenance of historic ships and that, thanks to the agreement that is currently being drafted between the City Council and the Foundation, The Pascual Flores will be transferred to Varadero for its complete restoration. The intention is that Pascual Flores becomes a tourist and historical museum that, in addition to displayed in Torrevieja, can also travel the world as an ambassador of the city. The event itself brings together the most representative historical ships from one of the most historic era’s of Spanish maritime voyages with the presence of the Nao Victoria replica, as the main ship and its ambassador par excellence. This is the replica of the ship that in 1519-1522 carried out one of the greatest maritime feats of all time, the voyage around the world, known as the Magellan and Elcano circumnavigation. During the years 2004/2006 the ship completed its own trip around the world, sailing more than 26,000 miles and stopping in 17 countries, being the first ship of its type to make the journey. Since then, it has carried out many more great cultural tours that have taken it to the US. and dozens of countries in Europe such as France,

England, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Lithuania and Poland, arriving in more than 50 ports and receiving thousands of visitors. The Andalusian Galleon will accompany the Nao Victoria, which is the replica of the famous Spanish galleons that for centuries linked Spain with America and the Pacific. An imposing vessel of 55 meters in length, it is authentic floating museum of our maritime culture, which has just concluded a tour that has taken it from Spain through ports in northern Europe in France, Holland and Germany. In 2010 it sailed from Seville to the Shanghai Expo in China and in 2013 it crossed the Atlantic to spend more than four years in America, arriving in Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico, USA and Canada, and making stops in more than 70 cities such as New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Miami, San Juan de Puerto Rico, Toronto and Quebec. Thousands of people from all over the world have already visited its decks. The two ships will be in Torrevieja and open to visitors at the Fishing Pier until November 10. GENERAL PUBLIC VISITS: Dates: October 31 to November 10 Place: Fishing Pier - Puerto de Torrevieja Schedule: Open weekdays 9am - 7pm and Sunday 10am - 7pm Tickets: adults € 8 // Children (5 to 10 years old): € 4 // € 20 Families (2 adults + up to 3 children from 5 to 10 years old) // Free for children under 5 years old. Sales points: at the Dock or web: www.fundacionnaovictoria.org

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Closure of Playa Flamenca Sports Centre raised at Plenary A group of angry residents attended the Plenary Council meeting last Thursday in Orihuela City where they formally requested an update on the situation regarding the Playa Flamenca Sports Centre, the only major sports facility available to the people of the Orihuela Costa. Spokesperson Josefa Herguezabal presented the question stating that there has been no movement on the reopening since the centre was closed by the previous PP council at the end of last March. Likewise, there has been no positive information from the Councillor for Sport, Víctor Bernabéu, despite the regular requests from residents. The spokeswoman said that even whilst the centre was open the charges raised for the use of the facilities were excessive, far greater than those in Orihuela City and in other neighbouring municipalities. The statement demanded that the centre be put into public management and that the prices be brought more in line with other local facilities, to

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which many Costa residents had migrated since the centre was closed. The letter also acknowledged that some private football clubs were still able to use the football pitches and it asked why the staff being employed to administer those clubs could not also be used to operate the swimming pool, which is the one major facility that is most missed. In response the Councillor said that his staff were working on the new management structure, something he has said on many precious occasions, but that he was still unable to give any indication of when the centre would reopen. Emergency Centre A second question raised at the Plenary came from Román Jiménez in which he asked for details of the progress made with regard to the construction of La Zenia Emergency Centre. Again the answer given provided little further information and despite promises made by Councillor Víctor Valverde in August that, after years of delay, the tender would be issued in a matter of days there has been no further progress. According to the PIOC Coastal Independence Party, if the project is not completed by the end of next year the 2.2 million euro allocated to the project will be lost.

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Police warn of 'significant' poisoning of cats By Andrew Atkinson LOCAL Police of Los Montesinos and the Ayunmiento have condemned the poisoning of cats - deemed to have caused the deaths of 'significant' numbers.

The Torrevieja Municipal services have reportedly removed a staggering 9,000 mattresses to date.

"It has been reported that massive poisoning of cats in specific areas of the urban area has been observed in recent weeks," said a spokesperson from Los Montesinos Town Hall.

Health issues have been flagged up, in the wake of the prohibited dumping within the Municipalities, a particular issue during the summer. Firefighters recovering the corpse apartment, located on the first floor of la calle Bella Antonia in the city, about nine o'clock in the morning after being alerted by residents who complained of a strong and decaying smell. Firefighters managed to access the property through a window using a ladder truck. Inside the house they found a man in his 40s in an advanced state of decomposition. They said that he had been dead for 6 or 7 days. Firefighters were required to use their bacteriological protection suits to carry out the recovery of the body.

The poisoning of cats includes several that had been subject to the sterilisation campaign, promoted by the Council. "We are are currently undergoing a sterilisation campaign and at present we do not know who is behind the poisoning of the cats," Los Montesinos Mayor Jose Manuel Butron told me. The poisoning may be constituting a crime, identified in Article 337 of the current Criminal Code. "The Council would like to inform that the law does not consider cats that are in the urban area as Feral cats, giving them consideration of domestic animals," said the spokesperson. "Investigations are continuing," Los Montesinos Mayor Jose Manuel Butron said. Decomposed body found inside Torrevieja apartment Firefighters recovered the lifeless body of a 40 year old man on Wednesday morning from inside a house in Torrevieja. The Civil Guard and the Torrevieja-Vega Baja Sur fire consortium attended an

Local residents say that the deceased person suffered from a mental illness. The house was extremely untidy, unhygienic, full of waste and in an extremely unsanitary condition. The Civil Guard is investigating the cause of death although they say that everything points to a non-violent death. In Torrevieja there are between 20 and 30 interventions of this type every year, people who die alone inside their home but whose death is notified days or weeks later. They are usually older people who live alone and are without any family ties. . Spanish for Beginners The next Spanish for beginners course will get underway on Wednesday 13 November from 1230 to 1345 hrs. It will be held at the Residents Drop in Centre in Lomas de Cabo Roig. In order to enrol on the course students must be a member of Orihuela Costa Community Care Association which costs 10 euro per annum. Thereafter the cost of tuition is by donation, a minimum of 1 euro per week. More information on the course: oc.communitycare@gmail.com or call into the library Monday or Wednesday between 1.30 and 3.30 pm. Dumped mattresses in Torrevieja cost 160,000 to collect By Andrew Atkinson Dumping of thousands of mattresses in Torrevieja has been ongoing for over a year - that has cost the City Council tens of thousands of euros to collect. "Mattresses, everywhere in the Municipality, have been removed - only for more to reappear," said a spokesperson. Since Municipal workers discovered the initial dumping practise last year it has cost 160,000 euros to remove them.

Councillor for Urban Cleanliness of the City of Torrevieja, Carmen Gรณmez Candel reportedly said in a Municipal plenary meeting that 240 mattresses had been collected in one day.

Help to provide transport for the Infirm and Housebound Orihuela Costa Community Care are holding their Annual Dinner and Dance at the Emerald Isle on Saturday 16 November. The event is held with the purpose of raising funds in order to purchase a 7 seater vehicle to transport members who are unable to drive to the Drop In centre in Lomas de Cabo Roig. The vehicle will also be made available to other charities across the Orihuela Costa. This is an extremely worthwhile event in support of an excellent project allowing those who are housebound, infirm or simply without transport to get out of their homes and to socialise with likeminded people. Music will be provided by the excellent Campoverde Reef Band and the cost of the evening, including a roast dinner, is just 10 euro. Tickets may be purchased during opening hours at the Emerald Isle or from 1-4pm Monday to Wednesday at the Drop in Centre

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Political stalemate likely to continue after next Sundays Spain Elections PP to increase seats from 66 to 91 seats, Vox to consolidate themselves as the third largest party Vote for C’s to collapse as seats fall from 57 to 14 Next Sunday’s Spanish General Election (the fourth in four years), once again seems unlikely to resolve the country’s political block, according to a pollster survey by data research firm 40Db The PSOE would win the largest number of seats, predicted to be 121, two less than in the April elections, but by forming a coalition with Podemos, who’s share of the vote would drop from 42 to 31 seats, and the new Más Madrid Party (5), headed up by one of Podemos’s original founders, Íñigo Errejón, it would still fall well short of the 176 seats needed for an absolute majority. The survey also indicates that the block to the political right continues to grow and will achieve only four seats less than the coalition of

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Monday 4th - Sunday 10th November, 2019 Party’s to the left. The big losers are likely to be Ciudadanos, which would see it’s seats fall from 57 to 14 deputies, although this would be compensated for by the recovery of the Partido Popular (from 66 to 91), and the rise of the far-right Vox, which, with 46 deputies, would become the third largest party. Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (PSOE) was forced to call the election after failing to form a government. But next Sunday's poll would suggest the deadlock will continue, particularly as the centre-left leader has ruled out a coalition with PP, the party on course to finish 2nd. However the political parties are convinced that these first days of the campaign are simply serving to prepare the ground for the moment of truth which will be Monday’s televised debate between the five main candidates: Pedro Sánchez

www.theleader.info (PSOE), Pablo Casado (PP), Albert Rivera (Ciudadanos), Pablo Iglesias (Unidas Podemos) and Santiago Abascal (Vox). That, they argue, is when the real campaigning will begin.

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wonder how many of you, dear readers get so wrapped up in a captivating TV drama to the extent that you hate the thoughts of it coming to an end. This column is in such throes at the moment. A bit like the txt I got from my late great friend, Mickie Duffy after he took my book, ‘If Ever a man Suffered’ with him on holiday to Portugal. This is Mickie’s message verbatim – apart from one word I cannot use in this respectable newspaper: “This book is like a really good r**e that you just don’t want to end!”

Who would ever have thought that it would have been such a hit? Luckily for us Brexit junkies, there does not seem any avenue whereby the script writer can bring the final episode to a credible or natural conclusion. It is set to run, and run … and run! I know there are actual people out there who get bored by Brexit, but

Tea and cheese with Thin Lizzy legend Phil Lynott Andrew Atkinson talks to former Decca/Chrysalis records executive BigFM and RT1 radio presenter Lee Howard, about Thin Lizzy legend Phil Lynott. "SO many great artists recorded at the Decca Tollington Park Studios. The Moody Blues, Thin Lizzy, Caravan, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Peter Skellern, Dave Stewart, Gary Moore, Sir Tom Jones, myself, and a host of other great artistes," Lee, who resides in Torrevieja, told me. Known as Decca's second recording studio, located in a converted Georgian villa, it was acquired in the early 70s, and closed in 1979: "Swedish brothers Hans and Anders Nordmark re-opened the studio as Jam Studios in 1979," said guitar and vocalist, London born Lee. "In the nineties Jessica and Brian Seaward purchased the house at auction - renovated it - and lived there until recently," said Lee. "On a visit to the UK I was near Tollington Park, near the studio, and thought I’ve got go up those steps again, knock on the door and see what happens," said Lee.

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The main focus of the entire series is talk about the border between the UK and the EU. This conundrum tests the elasticity of the script writer’s imagination and the fact that the border in question is right across the middle of someone’s else’s country is … shall we say, challenging! This column suggests there should be a ‘Christmas Brexit Special Extravaganza’ on TV. Santa Claus could come on stage and give everybody everything they asked for. This is what can happen on farfetched TV shows. Contradictions are for the fairies!

I digress and let’s stick to what we started, an addictive TV drama. ‘Downton Abbey’ did it for me – especially on account of ‘Lady Mary’ being a Westmeath woman. ‘Coronation Street’ does it for Mrs Youcantbeserious, but unfortunately – and to the detriment of marital harmony, ‘Corrie’ has the opposite effect on me. I treat the signature tune the same as I would a fire alarm and get out of there as quickly as possible.

Either way, it will have to end sometime, and the worry is there. For the time being, I am riveted, transfixed and staring at the large TV screen in a hypnotic-like trance – but what in the name of God shall I do with myself if this Brexit series ever ends? Yes, my friends, BREXIT – one of the longest running drama/comedy shows of our lifetime.

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lines. Most of the others don’t remember; and in fact contradict what they said in previous episodes. Leading actors, pitched in serious roles, demonstrate total ignorance of the plot or of its frightening consequences. It is all about the actors – which makes for great TV viewing – without any regard for the price to be paid down the road. The fact that things were grand before Brexit is left littered on the cutting room floor.

Roll up …roll up – to the greatest show in town!

Now where was I? Ah yes, I am currently so hooked on an ongoing TV series, that I know I shall suffer the most dreadful of withdrawal symptoms if the curtains ever come down. It started off with the intention of being a mini-series, but took on a life of its own and thankfully now looks like it will run and run … and run!

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As for me, all I hope is that the Brexit TV show rolls on into the New Year and keeps me entertained over these long winter evenings. As a man said to me onetime; ‘I haven’t lost until I cash in’ And Brexit hasn’t cashed in yet!

let me tell you this; not Bernie! If those same people were on board another disaster, the Titanic, they would be bored by the length of time it took her to sink. OK, so anybody away on a spacecraft for the past six months and looking in on the Brexit saga for the first time, would say that the series is way too farfetched and that the characters bear little resemblance to real people. But isn’t that what soaps are about? So what, if they keep on throwing in side-plots to drag the thing out; isn’t that what blockbusters do? Yes, the storylines may be less real than Coronation Street, but the Corrie characters don’t have to make it up as they go along. Brexit is better for having no good-old-common-sense people on board. Isn’t television there for our entertainment after all? The main character, John Bercow, seems to be the only actor who knows his "I introduced myself, and was welcomed in. I went into the actual studio at the back of the house many memories came flowing back," said Lee. "All the amazing artists and recordings that I was privileged to witness while the recordings were going on," said Lee. "I was so pleased I went, but felt very sad - remembering all the great music that flowed out from that studio - never to be replicated," said Lee. "I recorded there in Studio 4 - and met up with Phil Lynott from Thin Lizzy. It was the first of many meetings," said Lee. "Phil had just had the hit “Whiskey In The Jar”. Cheese sandwiches were brought to the studio," said Lee. "We went outside and sat together on the steps - talking and drinking studio tea," said Lee. "Phil had just bought a new white Granada GXL, with a black vinyl roof, parked outside the studio," said Lee. He said he wanted to really give the car some 'welly' - and he drove up and down the road - giving it all he could. "What a guy! Great memories - and amazing times," said Lee. After initial success with "Whiskey in the Jar", the band had several hits in the mid-1970s including "The Boys Are Back in Town", "Jailbreak" and "Waiting for an Alibi". Tragically Lynott, dogged by drug and alcohol dependency, died of

One concern I do have is that someone knows something and will spoil my suspense by telling me how it’s going to finish. If you know anything …. Please don’t tell me!! Don’t Forget An error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. 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. 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 ‘The Leader.’ Call 637 227 385 for info. pneumonia and heart failure, due to septicaemia on January 4, 1986, aged 36. Born in West Bromwich, Lynott who grew up in Dublin, with his grandparents, formed Thin Lizzy in 1969. Thin Lizzy ex-members attended Phil's funeral. He was buried in St Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton, Dublin. A Memorial statue of Phil Lynott was later unveiled in Dublin.

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Patti, Glenn and Breda with Ger in Smiling Jacks

Ahead of the game as Cabo Roig residents launch fundraiser for defibrillators Breda, Patti and Glenn have all personally witnessed the loss of a life caused by cardiac arrest and in meeting with the trio last week each told me they feel that the availability of a defibrillator might well have resulted in a different outcome. The same point of view is being increasingly shared across the region with the Orihuela Council now placing defibrillators in all public buildings. Help at home Charity Costa Blanca and Help Vega Baja have also purchased a defib for each of the five Local Police Patrol Cars on the Orihuela Costa, and Ayuntamiento’s in Almoradi, San Miguel, Dolores and Campoverde are also in the process of acquiring them for their public offices and sports centres. The Emerald Isle in La Florida and The Rusty Nail in Campoverde are two more expat establishments that now have the equipment on site.

Breda told me “It is our belief that defibrillators should be as common as fire extinguishers, cared for, and readily available, with suitably trained individuals on hand in every bar, and while approximately 95% of people who suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest will die before reaching the hospital, a figure that in view of local ambulance waiting times could be even higher on the Orihuela Costa, with effective community initiatives in place, the survival rate could be as high as 60%.” As such, following a meeting set up by Ger, the proprietor of Smiling Jacks in Cabo Roig last week, the three are now exploring availability, legislation, training and costs of the equipment, with a view to launching a fundraising campaign on the Cabo Roig strip in the coming weeks. Patti said “There’s a long way to go. We are still in the very early stages, although we will hold our first fundraiser between 2 and 6pm on Friday 8 November with a Hair and Nails afternoon at Smiling Jacks so do come along and be pampered. Local residents and the communities in which they live are the most important line of defence against cardiac arrest, so we hope that this project of procuring community defibrillators will have the support of everyone in the area.”

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Louis Armstrong trumped by Eddie Calvert!

Monday 4th - Sunday 10th November, 2019 Eddie Calvert The man with the Golden Trumpet.

LATE legendary trumpeter Eddie Calvert – The Man with the Golden Trumpet – has been deemed the best trumpet player ever, and that includes Louis Armstrong!

Armstrong - Satchmo - was one of the most influential figures in jazz, during the 1920s-60s. Former dancer/singer showgirl Norma, showcased alongside Calvert. "I was at the Ilveley Theatre, Dundee, in shows with Eddie Calvert and drummer Bobby Adrian," said Manchester born Norma.

"At the interval we took the egg - and boiled it - it completely ruined his show, and he went nuts! "We told Eddie what we had done and he said it wasn't a very nice thing to do - but laughed more than anyone else!," said Norma. Eddie Calvert died on August 7, 1978, following a heart attack at his home in Rivonia, Johannesburg, aged 56.

Andrew Atkinson talks to Dona Pepa, Quesada, resident Norma Fernandez, about the world's best ever trumpeter Eddie Calvert. The Man with The Golden Trumpet.

"Eddie Calvert was a great trumpeter. And - yes - I'd say even better than Louis Armstrong," Norma told me.

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radio and television and was recorded by Spanish Opera star Jose Carreras. Calvert, who had a No. 1 single 'Oh, Mein Papa', in 1954, turned professional at the end of World War 2. Calvert's ‘Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom’ topped the charts, becoming the first British instrumentalist to achieve the status of having two No. 1 hits.

Calvert, whose hits include 'Besame Mucho' was born in my home City Preston, Lancashire, in 1922.

‘Oh, Mein Papa’ also became a hit in America, leading to Calvert being awarded his first Gold Disc Award for a UK instrumental performance.

Besame Mucho is a song of Latin identity, themed of lovers separated by the Second World War.

Calvert, whose hits include Stranger in Paradise, co-wrote ‘My Son, My Son’, a hit for Vera Lynn in 1954.

Bésame Mucho has had more than two million performances on

Calvert, who went on a World tour, that took in Africa, emigrated to South Africa in 1968. Norma said: "Eddie was a gentleman - a nice man - and a very funny guy. "Along with his trumpeting prowess Eddie, a quiet person, was also a good singer." Norma recalled going to the Cinema - and Ballet: "At the Cinema Eddie would tell everybody to be quiet! "Eddie, who had a penciled moustache, was a dapper, well dressed man and rather reserved. But he did like a laugh," said Norma. Norma recalled they went to the Theatre to watch a Magician whose party trick was using an egg.

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Greenlands Bowls Club

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The Sycamores were at home to Quesada Diamonds, Final scores were - shots - 110 - 84, Points 12 - 2. Best winning rink were Sheila Cooper, Dave Dudding, skip Carolyn Harris. 21 - 3.

Beech played Monte mar Toreadors. Final score shots for 97, against 99. Points, 4 - 10. Best winning rink were - Jean Giddings, Carol Gray, skip Dave Giddings. 25 - 6.

The Chestnuts played Vistabella Eagles. Final score - shots for 111 against - 88. Points - 9 - 5. Best winning rink were, Frank Barclay, Dane Howard, skip Margaret Hirst. 30 - 10.

The Maples were against Quesada Pearls, final score - shots for - 90, against - 97. Points 4 - 10. Best winning rink were - Sally Cordell, Sheena Barnes, skip Dave Barne. 18 - 7. In the Winter League our opponents were San Miguel. Final score - shots for - 93, against - 84. Points, 8 - 4. Best winning rink were - Tony French, Graham Watt, Roy Cordell, skip Len Rudge. 30 shots to 8. On Friday the Elms played Vistabella Conquistadors. Final score - shots for 104, against - 100. Points for 10 against - 4. Best winning rink - Frank Barclay, Dane Howard, skip Graham Watt. - 24 - 13. The Oaks were at home to San Luis Tigers, they took a mauling but there's always the return match to make amends. Final scores were, shots for - 83, against, - 106. Points for - 4, against - 10. Best winning rink were, - Brian Tomlin, Lynn Morris, skip Tom Hill. 25 - 14. The Cedars were up against Country Bowls Geckos, Final score - shots 97 - 105. Points - 4 10. Best winning rink were, Beryl Reagan, Joe Ridley, skip Diane Ridley. 24 - 14. The Ash played Emerald Isle Roundheads. Final score - shot for 103, against 99. Points -for - 6 against 8. Best winning rink were - Bob Haynes, Vic Young, skip John Skipper. 31 shots to 6. For all inquiries please contact Chris Dewar on 698418987 or visit our web site - greenlandsbowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub

San Luis Bowls Club with Sheila Cammack With the start of our internal club championships on Tuesday, for many it has been a very busy week and although we're just creeping into November it's still surprisingly warm out on the green! South Alicante League, Monday 28th October, SL Klingons had a good result 12-2, 128 shots-88 home v San Miguel Alsations. Winners: Kevin McKenna, Giuseppe Galelli, David Blackie 22-17, Margaret Morrison, Keith Phillips, Neil Morrison 21-15, William Holtham, Sabrina & Russell Marks 19-14, Kath Reid, Bill Webb, Peter McEneany 2111, Helen Hammond, Ray Clarke, Scott Malden 27-11.

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6-8, 105 shots-111. Winners: Robert Hicks, Lyndon Johnson, Barry Edwards 19-13, Ros Holmes, Alex Morrice, Irene Mangan 28-15, Joe Kocsis, Ralph Jones, Malcolm Ayton 20-12. SL Jaguars home v EI Outlaws 2-12, 89 shots-103. No team details available. SAN LUIS BC OPEN TRIPLES COMPETITION JANUARY 3rd-5th 2020. If you wish to enter a team please contact Keith Jones a.s.a.p. on: keithjones81@hotmail.com We are a competitive but friendly club; you're welcome to join in "Vic's hamper" 10:00/10:30 on Saturday mornings (check chalkboard outside the office & the calendar). For more information & calendar, check SLBC website at: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com We welcome new & experienced bowlers; come along & see us, or for more information contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691 903 773.

SL Trekkers, home v San Miguel Beagles, had a tough match with some close results but unfortunately just taking 2-12, 87 shots127. Winners: Shirley Verity, Ralph Jones, Jo Pering 15-14. SL Galaxies, made the journey away El Rancho Mustangs to Country Bowls Flamingoes for Greenlands Oaks a frustrating result: 0-14, 63 shots- Mazarron Miners 148. Quesada Swallows Vistabella Lanzadores WINTER LEAGUE Wednesday 30th October, a hard fought match El Rancho Mustangs

SOUTHERN LEAGUE - Friday 1st November

home v Bonalba: 8 points-4, 79 shots-63. Winners: Shirley Verity, Irene Mangan, Jo & Jules Pering 23-6, Ann Holland, Pam Lockett, Dave Blackie, Scott Malden 2015, Kath Reid, Ray Pollock, Neil Morrison, Peter McEneany 17-7. Bonalba has No Berleen team. Southern League, Friday 1st November, SL Lions away v Greenlands Oaks had a good result 10-4, 106 shots-83. Well done to: Jan Pocock Bill Webb Brian Pocock 15-12, Kath Reid, June & Keith Jones 17-10, Kevin McKenna, Ray Clarke, Peter McEneany 20-7, Ann Holland, Sheila Cammack, Ray Pollock 25-12. SL Tigers had a close fought match, away v Quesada Swallows

DIVISION A 138 83 91 111 107 138

San Luis Lions Emerald Isle Cavaliers Quesada Swallows El Rancho Mustangs Vistabella Lanzadores San Miguel Bulldogs Greenlands Oaks La Marina Sharks San Luis Tigers Mazarron Miners

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La Marina Sharks (2) San Luis Lions (10) San Miguel Bulldogs (8) San Luis Tigers (6) Em Isle Cavaliers (8) La Marina Sharks (2)

P 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 15 17 13 12 12 10 10 9 7 7

D 4 0 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 1

L 5 7 9 10 10 12 14 14 15 16

Diff 119 113 93 -2 18 -37 -15 -99 -46 -144

85 106 94 105 103 85

Pts 42 40 32 32 28 26 24 21 18 15

DIVISION B Em Isle Claymores Greenlands Cedars La Siesta Golds Montemar Toreadors San Miguel Boxers EmIsle Claymores

111 97 120 96 127 111

San Miguel Boxers La Siesta Golds Vistabella Picadors Country Bowls Geckos La Manga Crusaders La Siesta Blues Montemar Matadors Montemar Toreadors Greenlands Cedars Emerald Isle Claymores

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Montemar Matadors (4) Country Bls Geckos (10) La Manga Crusaders (4) La Siesta Blues (10) Vistabella Picadors (4) Montemar Matadors (4)

P 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

W D 15 0 15 1 15 0 14 1 13 1 12 0 11 1 8 0 7 1 7 1

L 9 8 9 9 10 12 12 16 16 16

Diff 67 54 69 50 58 6 -24 -62 -94 -124

85 105 80 115 95 85

Pts 36 35 34 34 31 30 27 17 17 17

DIVISION C Country Bowls Cubs Em Isle Roundheads La Marina Seagulls San Luis Jaguars Vbella Conquistadors Country Bowls Cubs

127 99 101 89 100 127

Quesada Swans La Marina Seagulls Greenlands Elms Emerald Isle Outlaws El Rancho Broncos Emerald Isle Roundheads Vistabella Conquistadors San Luis Jaguars Country Bowls Cubs Greenlands Ash

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El Rancho Broncos Greenlands Ash Quesada Swans Em Isle Outlaws Greenlands Elms El Rancho Broncos

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P 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 19 18 16 15 12 10 7 7 7 3

Pts 46 45 42 36 26 21 16 16 16 12

D 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 4

L 5 3 6 8 12 13 17 16 17 17

Diff 166 106 151 84 -29 -85 -52 -72 -100 -169

61 103 112 103 104 61

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Dennis Wade, John Mallet & Den Birkett The San Luis Galaxies visited Country Bowls on Monday. A fantastic result for the Flamingos, although some tight games, they were triumphant, winning on all the rinks and coming away with a score of 14 – 0. This result has put the Flamingos to the top of the league. Well done everyone. Friday saw El Rancho Broncos arriving to play against the Cubs. After their first three matches of the season resulting in defeat, at last the Cubs came into their own. A great result, winning on all rinks. Morale has returned and the score was 14 – 0. 127 shots to 61.

San Miguel Bowls Club - Barry Jones On Monday San Miguel Dalmatians were home to La Marina Pathfinders losing 6 - 8 (94 shots to 108) best winning triple were Iris Cutting, Bill Knight and Frank Scothern 24 - 11. San Miguel Beagles were away to San Luis Trekkers winning 12 -2 (127 shots to 87) best winning triple were Belle McCarlie, Don Whitney and Fred Willshire 26 - 12. San Miguel Alsations were also away to San Luis Klingons losing 2 - 12 (88 shots to 128) the winning triple were Anita Brown, Derek Farmer and Cyril Medley 20 - 18. On Wednesday San Miguel were away to Greenlands losing 4 - 8 (84 shots to 93) best winning rink James Cutting, Isabel McCarlie, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire 25 - 8.

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Captain John Mallet is a proud man. Well done Cubs, your back on track. Country Bowls Geckos travelled away to Greenlands Cedars for an afternoon match today. One of the toughest games for a while. Many of the games changed on the leader board several times during the afternoon. As always, however, the determination and tenacity of the Geckos showed through and they held their nerve and used their improving skills to win on 4 rinks, losing by 1 shot only on another and came out victorious with a 10 – 4 win and a shot advantage of 105 to 97. It also puts the Geckos into 4th place, equal in points to the third place team and only 2 points off the lead!! Come on Geckos!! Onwards and Upwards. Country Bowls – www.countrybowlsmurcia.com

On The Berleen Trophy rink, Margaret Patterson, Linda Plaisted, Val Hignett and Lee Sinclair continue their winning streak with 33 - 16. On Friday San Miguel Boxers were home to Vistabella Picadors winning 10 - 4 (127 shots to 95) best winning triple were Marilyn Shatwell, Bill Reeves and Gerald Shatwell 29 - 7. San Miguel Bulldogs were away to Mazarron Miners winning 8 - 4 (94 shots to 91) best winning triple were Ian Hope, Barry Jones and Alan Campbell 22 - 12. A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods 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 1:45. For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965 72 0461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965 02 0492.

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The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2016 Ford Kuga petrol which is on Special Offer priced at just 16,900 euro. Come along to our showroom in Elche and see our vast range of used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers. The biggest and best for price, choice and quality.

Royal British Legion Orihuela Costa and District BRnch meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Olympia Pool Bar and Restaurant in Mil Palmeras. Everyone is welcome. Call Jean for info on: 630 28 08 99 Royal British Legion, Torrevieja Branch - Meet the second Friday of the month at Casa Ventura,

El Rancho Bowls Club On monday morning the Pintos entertained Emerald Isle Neptunes, a match that we all appeared to enjoy. Certainly on our rink the Neptunes three quickly found line and length, as good players do, they were also cracking company. The Pintos did however take the rinks by 4 to 2 and the overall shots, Neptunes 2 rinks was a good return away from home. Meanwhile the Raiders were at Emerald Isle playing Saturns, putting on a good display in taking 2 rinks, always a good away performance. Gary Dunstone, Gill Bartlett and Rob Clark 9-23. Gaynor John, Bryan John and Jan Brian Harris 919. Brian Gilham, Debbie Ham and Adrian Ham 10-18. Helen Hayward, Paul Durham and Ron Greenstreet 13-19. Chris Ziepe, Shirley Edwards

Emerald Isle

by Elwyn Morris

Monday took the Titans to play La Marina Pioneers, and they come away with a good 8-6 aggregate 108-96 win, winners were S Johnson K Jolliffe D Close 30-8, J Pooley C Warner C Lindgren 26-6, A Miles M Veale B Kavanagh 14--11 Neptunes were away at El Rancho Pintos and lost 4-10 aggregate of 76-139, A Brown S Watson J Westall 23-16, C Parsons H Rhodes T Roche 17-13P H Saturns played at home against El Rancho Raiders and they had a fine 10-4 aggregate 109-75, N Prior T Yeo J Bright 23-9, L Bath P Horton G Smith 19-9, K John R Andrews E Sheppard 19-13, N Inwood F Thomas G Inwood 18-10 Wed saw the Isle travel up to El Cid in winter league. In a tight game the home team won 8-4, aggregate 83-65. P Rhodes A Miles C Smyth J Smyth 13-11, D Jones M Veale M Odell C Lindgren 16-16, J Pooley M Whitelock P Dix F Close 13-13 Friday saw the Cavaliers travel to play Vistabella Lanzadores and they had a good win 8-6, aggregate 103-

San Luis starting at 7.00 p.m. New members are always welcome. You do not have to be exservices. For more information contact:- gill.burden20@gmail.com RNA - The Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1700 (5pm) at CHE LOCO bar/restaurant, El Chaparral urbanization, Torrevieja. For more information please contact Chairman Paul Edwards on 618 644 934, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on 966 71 6274 or Secretary Margaret Forshaw on 966 92 1996.

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 Residential 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 you can email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Almoradi Meal Club. If do you fancy a meal out and meeting new friends, come and join our English speaking club. We have twice monthly meals at various restaurants in and around Almoradi. For info go to FaceBook or contact me at davedanie@gmail.com. Badminton in Pilar de la Horadada. Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-12.30 pm. Call John on 634 658 506 Torrevieja Retired Activities Club meet on the third Wednesday in the month from 11-1pm at Marina Club Cafeteria, International Marina, Torrevieja. The joining fee is 10euros but

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and John Ziepe 18-15. Dolly Ford, Ann Abbott and Marion Haynes 16-15. On Friday morning the Mustangs entertained La Marina Sharks in lovely sunshine, but with a brisk and gusting breeze. The Mustangs took 5 rinks, but 3 of them were close matches, a good battle all round. Ann C Taylor, Denise Morgan and Bob Morgan 21-10. Barbara Jones, Malc Sykes and Bob Taylor 31-14. Geoff Jones, Sarah Taylor and Jim Taylor 20-21. Lesley Day, Shirley Edwards and John Richards 14-12. Val Ryder, Mick Cox and Henry Ryder 15-13. Sheila Cox, Diane Yates and Richard Lee 37-15. Meanwhile the Broncos were at Country Bowls taking on the Cubs and struggle to equal the play of the home team, which is often the case for most teams . For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com

107, winners were P Heaney C Smyth J Smyth 25-11, A Miles M Veale B Kavanagh 24-15, S Johnson K Jolliffe D Close 18-14, J Pooley C Warner C Lindgren 17-14 Claymores played at home and got back to winning ways with a 10-4 aggregate of 111-85 win. Winners were L Freeman B Eldred E Bennett 26-5, C Thomas T Dix M Thomas 18-10, E Morris C Parsons P Dix 19-14, M Riley J Westall T Roche 18-16 Roundheads played at home against Greenlands Ash and had an 8-6 aggregate 99-103 win. Winners were M Elliott J Elliott P Creswell 22-8, L Bath D Martin G Smith 25-10, N Prior T Yeo J Bright 17-14,, N Inwood F Thomas G Inwood 17-14 Outlaws travelled to play San Luis Jaguars, and they had a great 12-2 aggregate103-89 win. Winners were S Simpson R Fooks P Willicott 22-9, ,B Taylor T Harris B Taaffe 24-17, K Soderlund T Culpin J Simpson 17-10, L Harris B Smith T Upham, 19-15, I Fay T Capewell A Fay 14-12 Remember you can bowl for 2 hours with shoes and bowls supplied and coaching on Saturdays at the club for 5 Euros, 13-30pm

you can attend one meeting or lunch before you join. For info phone Sandy Hollywood, President 698 266 696 or Jill Hayes, membership Secretary 672 983 019. HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities. Contact our head office on 965 328 794 or email: charitycentre helpathomecb@gmail.com. Curious about the work of Samaritans in Spain? Have a few hours a week to help with the charity shop, fundraising or admin? Come and join us for a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre. Volunteers are unpaid but expenses are met. Email: spainsamsrecruits@outlook.com The Orihuela Costa Drop In Centre is in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com

Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday. Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.15 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones,

on these Sundays. For info see www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597.. International Christian Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja - Evangelical nondenominational church. Sunday service 11a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta – Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. www.icatorrevieja.org

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Difficult to tell who was who down at Chemies Lounge for this Chicks versus Loungers Halloween cup tie. Both teams are to be congratulated on making the effort in dressing in some outlandish gear, no one coming as a dart player, but many playing like one. Surprisingly efforts to find the parents / grandparents of the small child present were fruitless, does anyone recognise him / her from the photo. The match opened with a ton from Graham White and completed by the same player on D10, the Chick witches seemingly incapable of finding any rhythm, presumably suffering from air sickness. This, however, was immediately rectified by Hennie Oortwijn on D4, despite a ton from Billy Dolling plus the courtesy of at least a hundred missed double darts from team mates, Mark " The Clown " Sommerville and Sandy Coutts. The Loungers retrieved the lead in the third, Mike Tierney 100 and the reliable Tony Spiers completing the 701 on D16. The first two pairs went the way of the boys, skipper Jimmy McKay D5 converting the first, left hander Dolling managing a ton plus the all-important double, partner Tierney contributing a 140 for the second. Spiers and Coutts must have expected to take the sixth leg after the former whacked in a tasty 132 set up. Oortwijn and Nikkie Dean had other ideas, the latter completing the 601 on S16, D18, for a 4-2 half time score. A dodgy concoction of spells and brew were consumed in the break, the Loungers even less coherent than usual after the intermission and decidedly unsteady. Dolling managed to keep his composure nailing D6 for 5-2. Kerry Shopland slotted home D15 to maintain the Chicks challenge. Andrea Kelly looked likely to topple the Loungers captain with an impressive 117, the Loungers response, D2 for 6-3. White had the difficult task of match leg against an in form Oortwijn, just edging out the Chick on D3 for the result. Winnie McKay put in a “spirited“ performance versus MOTM Tierney 100, but it wasn't sufficient as the Lounger finished the 501 on D9. Collins completed the twelfth leg on D12, despite a ton from Spiers, Nikki Dean was the Chicks MOTM. Inter League A pretty decent inter league match took place at C.C.'s when they hosted the Bullies from San Miguel. The hosts were 5-1 up at half

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time, the visitors only success via Adrian Buitekaht 120, 150, D16. A bull finish from Gail Murray made it 6 for the Flyers, Dougie Adkins winning the match on D8. Richard Pattinson was C.C.'s MOTM. Good performances from the Bullies, came from Terry Brindley 125, 125, and a couple of nice outs courtesy Lee Walters 91, T17, S20, D10 and Dave Knighton S13, T19, D16, for the twelth and last leg.

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The Tipsy Toad Tiaras or more appropriately 'Traumas' flew into the Hi Life atop their broomsticks for the Team KO preliminary round play-offs and some Halloween hijinks. A fresh injury this week saw a broken-armed Sharon Marshall playing with her left hand, joining the ranks of orthopaedic 'orrors that have befallen the ladies propping up the bottom of Division 1.

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Things started off quite well in the triples with the tiaras advancing to a 2 - 0 lead courtesy of Lesley Eagle's D9 and then Pat Schofield's 133 and D20 check-out. Young Charlie Pritchett hit D8 for the Hi Ho's to take the 3rd. He also took the first pairs leg on D10 with partner Michael Leblond scoring well to get him there.

With no objections throughout, games are now anticipated to conclude one hour earlier. NB games must commence by 8-30pm, however, by mutual agreement an earlier start time is an option. Games should now finish by around 11-00pm.

Sonya Cooper and the lucky locksmith Paul took the 2nd pairs legs with a nifty D2. It was 3 apiece at half time thanks a 140 from Lesley Eagles and ultimately to Patty Poo's D4. After some fried delights the Tiaras took the lead again with Captain de Lacy's D2 thwarting Colin S's great scoring including a 134.

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The next 3 legs then went to the Hi Ho's bringing them to the brink of victory with just 2 legs to go. Elizabeth Cowan brought the Tiaras back in to contention taking the 5th singles leaving it to do or die Wendy Hayward to try and get us to a draw. Captain Jane Leblond was having none of that and scored consistently on the 19's to take her ahead, checking out in 3 darts 10-15-D20 and earning her Man of the Match. The format for Division 1 league matches from and including December 5th has now changed after consultation with all captains. Pairs currently played best of three 601 will now be one leg 601. This date determined is the half way stage. Triples (one leg) and singles (best of three ) remain the same.

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Almoradi to host Spanish u14-u16 Championship tion as well, presumably to practice their putting and pole-vaulting. 78 EUROPEAN TOUR players and 78 Ladies European Tour players will compete next June in the €1.5 million “Scandinavian Mixed” hosted by Henrik Stenson & Annika Sorenstam at Bro Hof Slott Club in Stockholm. It will be the first time Europe’s top male and female players go head to head for the same prize money on the same course. European Tour CEO Keith Pelley said he intended to make the Tour innovative and inclusive and it’s going to be innovative and inclusive if it kills him.

WHEN THE KO’OLAU GOLF CLUB opened on Oahu, Hawaii, the local branch of the PGA sent representatives to rate the difficulty of the course, carved out of tropical rain forest with winding ravines. They gave it a slope rating of 162. The upper limit for difficulty is normally 155, so the PGA HQ sent their own delegation to check. They ranked it even higher, at 172. The course has since been altered and is now rated 153, but Ko’olau is still considered the USA’s most challenging golf course with long carries off the back tees and impenetrable rough, and from the more forgiving forward tees ten forced carries of over 110 yards. At $165 a round, why pay to torture yourself? ACES ON PAR FOURS are rare, but at the CJ Cup in Korea this month Phil Mickelson’s tee shot hit the flagstick on the 353 yd. par-4 14th before spinning back. In 2018 Robert Garrigus's tee shot did the same on the 17th at TPC Scottsdale during the WM Phoenix Open. But in 2001 PGA Tour history was made on the same hole at the Phoenix Open. Andrew Magee made the first ever Tour ace on a par four with his driver on the 332 yd hole. A plaque is there to record it. Magee would probably have preferred a Porsche. RICKIE FOWLER said recently he needed to work on his putting, but he did take time off to marry his long-time girlfriend, US Olympic pole-vaulter Allison Stokke, on a stunning white beach somewhere in Mexico. They spent the honeymoon at a secret loca-

Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Toreadors v Vistabella Picadors - The second away game of the league saw a hard match against the top of the Friday League. The Toreadors only won on one rink, well done to Cindy Bedford, Keith Young skip John Hunt. Two of the other rinks where very close with only two shots in it. Shots 83 – 121, Points 2 – 12 Toreadors v Greenlands Beech Monday saw the Toreadors travelling to Greenlands to play the top team of the Monday league. This time the Toreadors came out the winners, winning on four rinks and the overall shots. Well done to Cindy Bedford, Diane Horsington skip Les Bounds, Colin Bedford, Howie Williams skip Rod Chamberlain, Jean Chamberlain, Dave Thomas skip Neil Crawford, Cliff Noris, Dave Yarrow skip Iain Sheridan.Shots 99 – 97, Points 10 – 4 Matadors v San Miguel Boxers - At home to the Boxers the Matadors had a good result winning on four rinks and the overall shots. Well done to Tanya Oliver, Lynne Armitage skip Ronnie Cairns, Mike Farrelly, Danny King skip

THE FALDO SERIES, the only global amateur series for boys and girls with handicaps from +4 to 12, was conceived in 1996, after Sir Nick Faldo's sixth major triumph. A non profit-making concept designed to introduce youngsters to the game, the Faldo Series consists of 40 events though 30 countries worldwide (Faldo Series Asia joined in 2006) and was a stepping stone in the careers of Rory McIlroy, Eddie Pepperell and Danny Willett. “We divided the UK into regions, playing on great courses like Royal St. Georges,” said Faldo, “the first Grand Final was won by Nick Dougherty.” Faldo attends as many events as he can. although his son Matthew now runs the Series. This year’s Europe Grand Final will be held on the 12th-14th November, at the Al Ain Club, UAE, where 65 of the world’s best young golfers will compete for one of the biggest crowns in Junior Golf. JUSTIN ROSE is hoping for a hat trick when he defends his Turkish Airlines Open title at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal Resort, Antalya, on November 7-10. He’s won three out of four events in the country and earned more than £3 million of Turkish Delight in the process. “I love playing in Turkey” he said, unsurprisingly. The top 50 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings will contest the season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Est in Dubai from November 21-24 with prize money totalling $8million, making it the richest prize in world golf. No wonder so many boys would rather join the Faldo Series than become a train driver. THE LANGUAGE OF Victorian golf reporters was rather different from those today: Old Tom Morris defeated 33 players to win the 1893 St Andrews Club Makers' Medal. He was reported as: “Like Odysseus among the Phaecians at the court of Alcinous.” Wayne Gretzky couldn’t have put it better. Until next time: Happy Golfing. Contact Mick for regripping and repairs. Tel. 638 859 475.

Phil Goble, Pauline Merry, Alan Ashberry skip Chris Merry, Gins Hindle, George Houghton skip Graham Smythe. One of the other rinks only lost by one shot. Shots 107 – 90, Points 10 – 4 Matadors v Vistabella Drivers - At home again on Monday the Matadors had a hard match against the Drivers. The Matadors won on two rinks and drew on one rink. Well done to Mike Farrelly, Denise Ashberry skip Ronnie Cairns, Harry Dobson, Alan Ashberry skip Chris Merry and the drawing rink Tanya Oliver, Bill Judd skip Jack Burrell. Shots 100 – 100, Points 6 – 8 Winter League Monte Mar v La Siesta Away to La Siesta we had a enjoyable mornings bowling in lovely October sunshine. Well done to the two winning rinks of Tanya Oliver, Jan Gatward, Jack Burrell skip Chris Merry, Pauline Merry, George Houghton, Joan Harding skip Phil Goble. Also well done to Tracey Houghton, Gina Hindle, Neil Crawford skip Ronnie Cairns who only lost by one shot. After the game Monte Mar players enjoyed a few drinks and a lovely lunch. I will have to add the ladies all received a red rose from the gentlemen which was really appreciated. Shots 84 – 92, Pts 4 – 8

By Andrew Atkinson Chief sports editor ALMORADI will host the Spanish u14 and u16 Men's Championship during December 27-29 - in the wake of September's Gota Fria. "The FFCV decided Almoradi, in the Vega Baja region, will host the Championship after the floods suffered last September on the occasion of DANA," said a spokesperson. Almoradi will host the first phase of the National Championship of National Teams - sub14 and sub16 - following the draw held at the headquarters of the Royal Spanish Football Federation in October. The Valencian Community was designated as the headquarters of Group E; with the Valencian National Teams facing Extremadura and Melilla. The Sadrian Stadium in Almoradi, home of the Almoradí Football Club, will host the matches of the first phase of the National Championship. "The FFCV have organised, in collaboration with the Department of Sports of the City of Almoradi, games at the Almoradi Football Club and the Sporting Saladar Club," said a spokesman. Almoradi Sadrán Stadium will host the first phase of the Spanish Championship. The second phase of the I National Championship of Sub14 Regional selections and the XI National Championship of Sub16 Autonomous selections will be staged during February 21-23, 2020.

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In Division B on Friday 25th the Blues were at home and entertained Greenland Ceaders, the Blues won on all the rinks and comfortably got the full 14 points, shots for 152, shots against 73. A big pat on the back to all the players for a well earned win, too many names to mention in dispatches. In the same Division the Golds were away to Country Bowls Geckos the result ended as a draw 7-7, shots for 99, shots against 117. The rinks won by Bill Jordan, Sheila Millward & Jim Eastwood 23-18. Rod Edgerton, Wendy & Alan Ralph 18-15. Hilary Clarke, Pat Moore & Sue Jordan 24 -19. Also a good battle by Jo Elkin, Kathleen & Noel Morrisroe to get a 15-15 result. Well done to all the team. In the Enterprise Division the Appollos were away to Vistabella Albastrosses where rinks were won by Brian Fraser, Tony & Val Dalton 23-16, Ramsey Sinclair, Pat Harman & George Richardson 19-17 so the result finished as 4-10, shots For 98, shots Against 130. The Pioneers had a Bye on monday, so an Internal trips match was played on that day and well done to Jim Eastwood, Bill & Sue Jordan on getting through to the next round of the competition. The Winter League saw Montemar visiting La Siesta and our winning rinks came from, Pat & Trish Reilly with Florence & Mike Edwards 26-14. Wendy Ralph, Tony Dalton, Pat Harman & Jean Cooper 24-12. Barbara Cooper, Pat Moore, Sue Jordan, & George Richardson 17-16. Well done to all of the team for a good win, the two losing rinks battled hard to try and secure all 12 points, the game finished 8-4, shots for 92, shots against 84. There was some great bowling from both the teams. On Thursday La Siesta Bowls club. internal Xmas Hamper games commenced which seen a lot of good bowling from the competitors. If you are interested in joining this friendly club, just call Jim or Lyn on 690190523 or you are welcome to pop in and get further info from the Club President or Captain.

Monday started off with a good win for the Albatrosses away against the La Siesta Apollos 4 – 10 for the Albatrosses shots 130 for 98 against. A tight match for the Eagles against Greenland Chestnuts the Eagles losing 5 – 8 with 88 for and 111 against. An even tighter match for the Drivers away to Montemar Matadors right down to the wire 8 – 6 to the home team and SHOTS 100 – 100. Again on Wednesday another tight game for the Winter league Vistabella 7 – La Marina 5 with again a close call 82 – 78 in favour of Vistabella. Sponsored by Laguna Tavern Entre Naranjos. Fridays results not so good for the Conquistadores going down 4 – 10 against the Greenlands Elms shots very close again 100 – 104 a well fought match. The Drivers away to San Miguel Boxers struggled on some rinks and went down 4 – 10 with 95 to 127 shots against. The Lanzadores also had a close game against the Emerald Ilse Cavaliers, losing 6 – 8 with 107 shots to 103 so losing on games and winning the shots very tight indeed. How about coming and have a go at bowling we would be pleased to see you. We can arrange a free session and lesson . You could get hooked it’s a fabulous game and a very sociable one you’ll meet lots of new friends. Also bowlers are most welcome, we have a new green and are looking for new members. Contact: Club Capt - David Jenkins pacadasu@yahoo.com or Charlie Watkins charlieatpathways@yahoo.co.uk.

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ALFIE’S GOLF SOCIETY El Valle- 31st October 33 members and guests from Alfie's GS travelled to El Valle GC for the October meeting and to compete for the Memorial Cup. Our Memorial Cup was introduced a few years ago to remind us of members who have now past. This year was more poignant as it fell on El Dia de Los Muertos, where the Spanish use Halloween to honour the dead and celebrate the continuity of life. It was also the day we handed over our annual donation to the Royal British legion for the Poppy Appeal, so a big thank you to everyone involved with Alfies GS. The course was in excellent condition, as was the weather, so no excuses and congratulations to our winners. Winner – Rita Potters with 38 points Our winner of the gold division was Steve Bicks

Monday 4th - Sunday 10th November, 2019 with 36 stableford points. Second place went to Ian Connell with 35 stableford points. Our winner of the silver division, and retaining her title from last year, was Rita Potters with 38 stableford points. Second place went to Jim Dempsey with 32 stableford points. Nearest the pin on hole 9 – Sponsored by ‘The Street’ went to Nick Lee Nearest the pin in 2 on hole 14 – sponsored by ‘The Celtic Drop‘ went to Alan Cowley Nearest the Pin in 3 on hole 11 - sponsored by ’Alfies Bar’ went to Joe Murphy The Blind pairs was won by Wayne Stevenson and Geoff Kite. Many thanks to our sponsors, our committee for their hard work in the background, to Kat and Liz at Alfies Bar for the after-match buffet and refreshments, and to Mike Probert from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services for arranging our day. Our next meeting of the year is at La Finca on Thursday, 28th November 2019. Wayne Stevenson - Captain

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On 31st. October 36 members'teed off' in the last round of the Eclectic Stableford competition of 2019. Despite the fact of it being very late October, the sun was warm, with very little wind. Perfect conditions for playing golf!

3rd. Place - Andrew Quinn 28pts. off 7 (CB)

The course was generally in decent condition.The only remnants of the big storm in September were numerous water made ruts in the waste areas. The 'greens' were as usual difficult, made trickier by the not very friendly 'pin' positions.

3rd. Place - Keith Rennison 32pts. off 26

The scoring generally however was probably higher on average than usual. After the game, as always the day's prizes were distributed at the Lo Crispin Tavern, where we were served up welcome Tapas by David and his friendly staff.

Mike Probert talks Golf (Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Svcs). Here 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.

As anyone who has played the game of golf for some length of time can confirm it can be the biggest test of patience you will ever face doing something that you are supposed to be enjoying and at some point in time we have all felt like just walking off the course and throwing the clubs in the river. However, seriously, are there any acceptable reasons for actually walking off the golf course?

Racing San Miguel Valencia 1st Regional physio and Prebenjamín coach, Eneko Delgado has been crowned the Karate World Champion. Eneko won the title at the WKB World Cup Chile 2019 Open, after beating Kazakh Mikhail Lavrentyev. "The success achieved is the result of his work, discipline and many hours of dedication. The club are very proud of what he has achieved - he will never cease to surprise," said teacher Antonio Celdran. Holder of the European Champion title, Eneko has made his world title dream come true: "It is an example for young people who are striving success, their values speak for themselves," said Antonio. "From the club, we want to congratulate our

Carp R Us As reported last week, fishing is a funny old sport. A week ago, we fished a venue where normally everyone catches fish, but seven didn’t. This week, round eight of the Carp-R-Us autumn series was fished on the Eden stretch of the Segura which has fished really hard all year. But today was different, water levels were up, there

Prebenjamín coach, and physical trainer of the first team, Eneko Delgado, who was proclaimed World Champion in Chile," Racing San Miguel striker Vazquinho told me. Eneko Delgado Acosta along with his teacher Antonio Celdrán was present at the Estadio Montesico Blanco at the weekend with the WKB World Champion trophy, following his success in Santiago, Chile.

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A recent study indicates that the following are at least plausible reasons for leaving the golf course (although it you had tried some of these with my dad you would be lucky to play with him again) Bad Health Bad Weather Bad Case of the shanks An off the course emergency Extremely slow play Terrible playing partners Running out of golf balls It should be pointed out however that all of the above are to be extreme cases before you actually remove your self from the golf course. We should also remind ourselves that the reason that we first took up golf was enjoyment and so why look for reasons to stop doing what we are supposed to enjoy! We at THE LEADER are committed to providing

Gold Division 1st. Place - Bill Croft 30pts. off 19 (on count back) 2nd. Place - Mike Johnson 30pts.off 5 Silver Division 1st. Place - Ray Pownall 32pts. off 26 (CB) 2nd. Place - John Featherstone 32pts. off 22 (CB) N.T.P on Par 3s - Hole 2 - Richard Wilson, Hole 7 - Bill Croft, Hole 11 - Nada, Hole 15 - Karl Spendel The 2s Pot was shared by Mike Johnson and Colin McDonald. Lastly, the Free Game Draw was won by our Treasurer Paul Flanaghan! Our next game is at La Serena on 13th. Nov Steve Harrington (Hcap and Membership Sec) to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you: Golf Course Price Comments Alenda €158 Two & Buggy Alicante €145 Two & Buggy Altorreal €120 Two & Buggy Bonalba €130 Two & Buggy Don Cayo (Altea) €114 Two & Buggy El Plantio €112 Two &Buggy 12pm Font Del Llop €136 Single & Buggy GNK Golf Courses €146 Two & Buggy (El Valle,Riquelme & La Torre) La Finca €176 Two & Buggy La Manga West €75 Single Green Fee La Marquesa €49 Single Green Fee La Serena €52 Single Green Fee Las Colinas €99 Single Green Fee Las Ramblas €124 Two & Buggy Lo Romero €168 Two & Buggy New Sierra Golf €82 Two & and Buggy Roda €150 Two & Buggy UGolf Courses €146 Two & Buggy (Saurines & Hac. Del Alamo) Villamartin €142 Two & Buggy Villaitana Poniente €66 Single & Buggy Vistabella €122 Two & Buggy For Bookings and more information contact Mike at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com or direct on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 quoting reference LEADER. The following vouchers are still available for purchase with the proceeds going to the Poppy Appeal: Alenda for 2 players for €70 valid from 02/12/19 Roda for 2 players and buggy for €70 valid from 25/11/19

Torrevieja Darts Ladies Organisation was a good flow of water and, crucially, fish were feeding. First was Dave Sutton with 16.00kg caught on feeder and pellet, the best weight from this stretch for some considerable time. Second was Steve Fell with 8.70kg caught on feeder and corn. Third was Steve Collins with 5.80kg and fourth Jackie Breslin with 4.10kg. Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or on our Fb page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

Week / Semana 8 - Founders Shield Format W’cats at Macklin’s 9 - 13 Macklin’s Dolly M Friendly’s Chicas 9 - 13 Friendly's Temps Gap Ladies 12 - 9 Racing Toast Primadonnas 15 - 8 Black Dog Ladies Gap Ladies Primadonnas Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures Racing Toast Friendly's Temps Black Dog Ladies Friendly’s Chicas Wildcats at Macklin’s

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Highest Checkouts: Pam Horton 98, Mitch Halliday 89, Annette Dobson 79, Least Darts: Bliss Wright 23 Hot Darts: Sue Casey 135 Marylyn Jackson, Caroline Shepherd 124, Brenda Harper, Elaine Willis 121, Eileen Rood 111, Chris Atherton 104, Sandra Crabbe, Angie Jeffrey, Tracey Simpson, Pat Woods, Bliss Wright 100, Ladies, please be sure to forward your entries for the Charity Blind Mixed Pairs Darts Competition at the New Tavern on Saturday 9th November.

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CD Benijofar continued their form going into November with a 3-1 home win on Saturday against Atletico Crevillente in the Valencia 2nd Regional Group 14 - to go second in the table. CD Benijofar's promotion credentials include victories against Sporting Saladar, Atletico Algorfa, CD Dolores and UD Horradada B in October, in a bid to gain promotion to the 1st Regional. UD Horradada B hit a magnificent seven - in a 7-0 home win against Sporting Saladar. CF Playa Santa Pola and Deya Nuevo Atletico CF shared the points in a 1-1 draw; as did Torrevieja in the 1-1 scoreline against Bigastro CF. In the Preferente IV CD Murada lost 3-1 away at Atletico Torrellano, with a consolation goal by Carles. In the 1st Regional G8 CF Castalla hit CF Sporting de San Fulgencio for six - in a 6-0 home win. Hondon Nieves C went down to a narrow 1-0 home defeat against Alguena CF. Atletico de Catral drew 1-1 at home against Santa Pola CF.

Murada held by Benidorm By Andrew Atkinson CD Murada shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw against Calvari Benidorm in the Jordana 9th Preferente Regional IV with goals from Juanita and Carles Ruzafa. In the Valencia 1st Regional G8 Santa Pola CF top the table after an impressive start to the 2019-20 season, underlined with a 4-1 win against UDF Cox. REFC Torrevieja sit in second spot, climbing the table following a 31 win against Hondon Nieves C. Lots of teams are chasing the leading clubs, with Hondon Nieves C, CD Cox, Racing San Miguel and UDF Sax in the race for promotion. CD Cox moved up to fourth place after a 2-1 away win at CF Sporting San Fulgencio, with Racing San Miguel defeating CF Castalla 3-2 to remain in the top six, along with UDF Sax. CD Altet shared the spoils in a six goal, thrilling 3-3 draw against CF Popular Orihuela. Atletico de Catral CF and Callosa Deportivo CF B are hoping to improve their form and positions in the run up to the Christmas break, away from the lower echelons of the table.

CF Sporting San Fulgencio hoping to kick-start season By Andrew Atkinson CF SPORTING San Fulgencio star Dani O'Rourke is hoping the Valencia 1st Regional G8 team can kick-start their 2019-20 campaign, in the wake of poor results, thus far. "The team is not having good results - but everything is fine - and I am convinced everything will work out well, as the season progresses," Dani, who departed Sporting Saladar in a move to CF Sporting San Fulgencio this season, told me. "There are a lot of qualiSUDUKO SOLUTION ty, great players at the club," said Dani, formerly of Montesinos and CD Almoradi. CF Sporting San Fulgencio had a good pre-season, following the arrival of new players that will take time to gel: "Above all we are all together - and are all working together "The players are fully confident we will start to get good results soon," said Dani.

ewly promoted Petrelense arrived at Moi Gomez Stadium without a win so far this season, but that was about to change. They had recently sacked their manager, installing Jonathon Hernandez in the hot seat, so he must have been ecstatic at the way his relegation threatened team came away with the points. Thader meanwhile flattered to deceive. Reversing the recent trend, they bossed the opening 45 mins, but fell apart after the interval. Manager Jon Ortega must find a goalscorer. Having lost Rafa Gomez to injury and Nino getting married (during the football season, are you sure?), someone must step up to the mark and find the net. But who? A Rafa Gomez assist on 6 mins found Dani in space, but with only the keeper to beat from a tight angle, he shot straight into the side netting. Franky latched onto a through ball, beating Juan for pace, forcing Thader's keeper Sergio to push his shot around the post. From the resultant corner, Puche headed over with the goal at his mercy. On 20 mins, ref Benitez awarded a penalty to Thader for a foul on Rafa Gomez. Having

scored from the spot during the previous home match, Rafa G must have fancied his chances, but his powder puff effort was comfortably saved by Paterna. To make matters worse, the veteran striker then limped off the pitch, never to return. Five mins later, sub Rafa (the other one) looked to have earned Thader a 2nd penalty, but although he appeared to be cynically scythed down in the area, senor Benitez was unimpressed. In a half of few chances, Sergio did well to gather a fierce low drive from visiting striker Marcos. Petrelense took the lead on 55 mins, courtesy of an accurate cross from the right by Franky, which landed perfectly for Badiola to place his header just inside the near post. It could have been worse on 68 mins, had Sergio not blocked a goal bound effort from Ruben.

Urgent measures were in evidence for Thader, in the form of both Borja, Jaime and Chamit entering the fray. Dani should have leveled proceedings on 78 mins, but when faced with a 1 on 1, he shot straight at the keeper. Rafa tried his luck on 81 mins, but his ever rising shot missed the target. These misses proved to be costly, for when Thader's defence failed to clear their lines, Amarcha struck a powerful 20 yard shot into the back of the net. Although Victor came close with a long range free kick deep into stoppage time, Thader never really reached their potential. Next weekend (probably Sunday late afternoon) Thader Rojales make a trip to the Murcia border, for a Preferente division fixture against mid table Horadada. Check out CD Thader 19/20 facebook page for details.

Orihuela Costa Veteranos could salvage a point but the home side proved too strong and with fresh legs coming off the bench made the tie safe with two late goals themselves to run out 8-4 winners taking all three points. Captain Paul Gardner said “ Unlucky today lads, I didn’t think the

score justified the game as we gave away a few goals through our own mistakes and missed chances of our own at the other end” Final result : La Coca de Aspe 8-4 Costa Veteranos Goal scorers: Olafsson (2), Houlihan (2) Man of the Match: Paul Bishop

Tough road Trip proves too much for Costa Vets. In what was their first away fixture Orihuela Costa Veteranos suffered an away day defeat at the hands of the more experienced La Coca de Aspe side. Missing several players for the Sunday afternoon kick off the away team got off to a sluggish start conceding four early first half goals as the home side played some slick passing football to open up the visitors defence. Although the away team grabbed a late first half goal themselves they trailed 4-1 at the interval. The start of the second half saw a much more confident display from the away team with a number of chances created to get them back into the match. With the score at 6-4 with 18 minutes to go it looked like

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