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NEW BENIDORM POLICE STATION MOVES A STEP CLOSER Spanish interior minister Jose Ignacio Zoido, on a visit to Benidorm earlier this week, reiterated central government’s desire to forge ahead with the long awaited project to build a new police station in the resort. For several decades, politicians in city hall have been asking ministers in Madrid to include the project in their annual infrastructure budget and last year put forward a projected 10 million euro construction plan. The current police station, situated in the heart of the old town has been considered too

small and virtually obsolete for many years, mainly because of its outdated facilities and lack of parking. In June last year, a plan submitted by architects Rafael Landate and Jose Manuel Escabedo to build a new 5000 square metre, state of the art station on land adjacent to the Benidorm Law Courts, situated on the outskirts of the resort, was accepted by central government officials. The building is presented as a modern, accessible police station with secure zones, independent entry for detainees and a careful design that gives priority to the entrance of natural light.

The interior minister was in the city to honour a promise he made to mayor Toni Perez, to visit the newly opened SATE (Service of Foreign Tourist Assistance) building in Avenida Derramador. Zoido, accompanied by regional minister Juan Carlos Moragues, Alicante delegate Jose Miguel Saval, Perez and PP representative Isabel Bonig, confirmed that the project would be included in this year’s financial budget. Addressing delegates outside city hall, Zoido said, “The project is an outstanding debt to Benidorm that has been in the planning stage for decades.” He promised the investment would be “accelerated to the

maximum as Police officers destined to work in Benidorm, deserve to work with dignity as do the citizens and tourists who visit the resort.” However, the minister also pointed out the project could be derailed, delayed or even postponed by a motion of censure brought by opposition parties, which is set to be debated by parliament over the next week. Zoido explained that he did not want the motion of censorship brought forward by Pedro Sanchez to cloud the fact that the new police station will be a central government priority whatever happens. by Andy Mansell

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Benidorm in Tweet war of words with Madrid president A political spat between opposition parties in Benidorm and the recently installed president of the city Madrid has surfaced over a tweet posted in 2009. Angel Garrido, who was sworn into his role of president of the Spanish capital last Monday, as a replacement for the disgraced former PP leader, Christina Cifuentes made the tweet nine years ago when he was a councillor for the city. In the post, Garrido appeared to be derogatory towards Benidorm, by drawing comparisons with Italian prime minister at the time Silvio Berlusconi. “Unfortunately Berlusconi is a symbol of current politics, a gañán, zafio and functional illiterate ... in Benidorm triumph!”.

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At the time, the tweet caused barely a ripple in the resort, but this week, it resurfaced when opposition parties, outvoted the ruling PP party in Benidorm city hall, to call for an apology from the new president. Garrido, in his first week of office, offered an apology to anyone who may have been ‘minimally offended’ by his tweet nine years ago, explaining that the message was directed at the opposition PSOE party, who at the time used the vote of a councillor who had defected from the PP party, to draw a motion of censure against then mayor Manuel Perez Fenoll. Stressing that it neither referred to the city of Benidorm or it’s citizens, but

Go ahead given for school works THE Ministry of Education has been asked to give final approval to the works on Javea’s schools that the town council have now agreed on. Using the Edificant initiative the town will be responsible for carrying out the work while the Ministry will finance them. Projects include a new gymnasium for the Trenc d’Alba School as well as the extension of the canteen and kitchens. Vicente Tena School is having its gym completely refurbished

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and an emergency staircase installed while the bathrooms are to be fully reformed. These projects alone have a budget of about €1.6 million. One item that is still under discussion is how best to proceed on the rundown Graull School. Some people think that the school should be demolished and a brand new centre built, while others think a complete reformation will be sufficient.

That sinking feeling to an “absolutely concrete political situation, frankly a lamentable and very crude practice of politics to get power using a party defector.” Criticising the current Benidorm opposition parties for wanting to “twist” his words to attack current PP mayor Toni Perez, Garrido said, “This shows the

level of the opposition if this is all they can raise to attack a popular mayor.” Dismissing the request for an apology as “organising a bit of a fuss”, the new president reiterated his love for Benidorm, saying he had visited the city a thousand times and would visit many times more.

FOUR Italian nationals had to be rescued after their yacht got into difficulties off the Valencian coast. The vessel started sending out a distress signal at around 11pm on Tuesday night. The crew were about 26 nautical miles off the coast of Cullera, between Gandia and Valencia City, and when radioed

said that their boat had sprung a serious leak. The coastguard set off and although they reached the scene less than two hours later the boat had already sunk. The crew were safe as they had taken to the boats auxiliary vessel and the seas were calm. The four, in their fifties and sixties, did not require medical attention and were transferred to Valencia airport.

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Sea front development may cause protests

ONE of Javea’s few relatively undeveloped front line areas looks set to be built on after being purchased by a local construction firm. The strip on Avenida del Mediterraneo, close to Primer Muntanyar, already has a sign saying “Suena con tu nueva vivienda” – Dream of your new home. It is believed that the firm Deniara has purchased the land, a construction company that has previously been

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accused of riding roughshod over environmental laws. They are currently building sea front properties at Las Olas in Denia, something many felt should never have been approved with 7,000 people signing a petition to try and stop the build. Some locals have reported incidents such as the illegal dumping of waste water from the worksite onto the beach.

Beach ready SUMMER starts today on Calpe’s beaches as their high season protocols commence, this year including one in the event of jellyfish coming close to shore. The town’s beaches were closed for 24 hours recently due to the presence of Portuguese man o’wars, one of the more harmful types of jellyfish.

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The lifeguard and first aid service are now in operation, with 21 guards working which will to 35 in the peak months. The concessionaires for umbrellas and sun loungers can now also start their service and stricter controls

EU aid for bike lanes by Matthew Richards

regarding beach venders and un-licenced masseurs have come into force. Other services include toilets, children’s play areas, walkways, footbaths, sports area and bins. The two beaches which offer bathing equipment for the disabled, Arenal-Bol and La Fossa, start the service on 15 June. This will include amphibious chairs and will be manned by specially trained staff.

BENIDORM has received a grant of just over €400,000 to help create their proposed new network of bicycle lanes across the city. Mayor Toni Perez held a press conference to announce the news last week, saying it shows Benidorm’s continued commitment to mobility of all types. The new lanes will create a “bike ring” that connects the city with Albir, Altea and Alfaz del Pi. The works will also enhance the resorts reputation for sports tourism, as places such as the Serra Gelada Natural Park and the ascent to the Cross are on the planned new routes. Benidorm town council will match the 50% grant to reach full funding for the project.

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Finding the next Spielberg?

Violent grandparents arrested A man and a woman have been detained in the northern Valencian province of Castellon after a physical assault on their 16-year-old granddaughter. The emergency services were alerted at around midnight on Monday after a friend of the girl said that she had been talking to her via their mobile phones when she heard a major altercation breaking out. The Local Police went to the address given, and inside found

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a man and woman in a very agitated state. They were confirmed as the residents of the home and grandparents of the girl, who was in a very upset state in her bedroom. She had visible injuries on her head, neck and ankle, judged sufficient to arrest the pair, both aged 55. They told the police they had a lot of disciplinary problems with the child who in turn said that she was regularly beaten by her grandparents.

WELL known for its strong links to the audiovisual arts, l’Alfas del Pi is running its third film course for young residents of the Marina Baixa town in June. For children between the ages of seven and fifteen, the course aims to help with the creative process through areas such as theatrical improvisation. The youngsters will also be shown about script writing, direction,

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cinematography and language among other film related subjects. The workshop takes place at the Casa de la Cultura and those interested need to register at the Youth Information Centre (CIJA). The course costs €50, is limited to twelve participants and will be run by Aaron Freh, managing partner of BlackWood.

Benidorm Fire Cinema to return after three decades THE Javea Port craft morning event which jewellery, clothing, toys, cools down, the Sunday crews in demand market moves to the finishes for the season on 10 sculptures, bags, belts morning stalls will return Firefighters called to evenings from 15 June. June. and artwork. The evening the fire were forced to Located at the end of The stalls will sell a market will run every day request an excavating Avenida Jaime 1, the new variety of usually home during the summer months vehicle to enable them to market replaces the Sunday made goods such as and, after the weather dig deep enough to repel the flames and quell the heat generated by the fire which was fuelled by dry waste and vegetation. LOCAL Police, Red involved. In a separate incident last Cross and Guardia Civil There are protocols Monday afternoon, firefighters officers based in Javea have in place for protected and an aerial unit were dispatched been receiving training this creatures such as turtles, to a blaze in a 1500 square metre week on how to deal with whales and dolphins when area of scrubland adjoining ocean creatures that are hurt they are hurt at sea or come the CV-70 linking Polop to or otherwise in danger. The ashore and these have been Guadalest. training is being done by reinforced. In the next few Following the blaze, which was Valencia’s Oceanographic weeks local fishermen, contained in a gully alongside the Foundation and will also diving centres and marine highway, firefighters remained aim to increase the overall tourism centre are all set to at the scene to ensure no further marine knowledge of those receive the training. fires broke out.

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Firefighters from the Benidorm recue service were kept busy earlier this week as two seperate fires destroyed 1700 metres of scrubland in the southern Marina Baixa area. The first blaze broke out last Saturday afternoon in 200 square metre patch of the Armanello area in the Rincon Alto zone of Benidorm city. The area has long been a cause of concern for neighbouring residents since construction work ceased during the recent financial crisis. Abandoned plots, which became overgrown with dry scrub and bushes, have been used as a dumping ground for rubbish and waste over recent years.

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Party in Pink They came to party, they wore an awful lot of pink and they had a fabulous time. Benidorm Pink Weekend is over for another year and despite the unseasonal weather threatening to derail the outdoor events, those who attended the three day party gave it a huge thumbs up. The party-goers were entertained by top performers

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from Benidorm and beyond, who took to the specially prepared stage in it`s spectacular positon on the the Mirador de Castell overlooking Benidorm’s two famous beaches, Poniente and Levante. On Friday, the Benidorm All Stars Party acts included local drag artists, Alexia

Rivero, James Mcdonald, Colin Campbell and Tina Gloss; singers John Paul and Beverley; performances from tribute acts Jess Glynne, Amy Winehouse and Pink, plus a show from Stevie Spit’s fabulous Fusion group who travelled from Torrevieja to perform their blend of music and dance, which included an amazing ‘ Laddy Gaga’ tribute.

With hosts Sammy Kruz and Roxie Corazon providing their usual hilarious interludes and Dj Jeff Spinner keeping the beats pumping, the event was a huge success. The gathering stormclouds and competing Champions League Final may have kept the crowds down for Saturday’s Hot Pink Party, but no one or nothing was going to rain on the ‘Pink’ parade and the show was a blockbuster. Guest Dj, Madrid’s Dee Banshee provided the tunes and performances from Botox, the new Little Mix Experience tribute act and a finale from top Spanish artist

and star of the TV show La Voz, Rebecca Moss, who all brought the house down. Organisers Sammy Kruz and Geoff Gartland thanked everyone who helped put the event together, including the artists and back stage crew and all the those who

came to party in pink. “We’re going to recharge our batteries and then continue planning our next big party, Benidorm Pride 2018, which starts on September 3rd”, said Sammy “And watch out because it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.”

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the problem faced in trying to include pedestrian needs in a non-urban crossing without pavements or sidewalks. “This is a project designed to promote mobility and sustainable urban accessibility, consistent with the model of territory that we advocate in l’Alfàs”, said the mayor. “And In addition, it allows us to address a historical connection problem between the beach and the town centre.” He added, whilst pointing out that Alfas del Pi has received more grants of this type from the FEDER programme than any other municipality in the Valencia region.

New N332 footbridge between Alfas and Albir A long awaited elevated foot crossing over the busy and potentially dangerous N332 highway will go ahead after Alfas del Pi town hall secured fifty percent of the cost through European funds. Currently the coastal trunk road separates the town centre of Alfas from it’s El Albir beach zone, causing residents and tourists to take risks when crossing the highway to walk from one to the other. The footbridge construction project, which should be completed by early next year, also includes improved access to rail and other public transport links. Announcing the 444,000

euro grant, which has been funded through the EU FEDER programme via the regional Valencian government, Alfas mayor, Vicente Arques said, “We are very happy for this new support, European and regional, to our urban model, sustainable, healthy and inclusive, which denotes we are working and very well.” The remainder of the 888,000 euro cost has been included in the town’s budget for the year, explained the mayor, who stressed that the elevated walkway was seen by the Ministry of Development as the only viable solution to

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More Salt-resistant Plants There are, of course, many other shrubs which you could use for wind screening – Oleander and Pittosporum tobira are merely the most readily available – but you can normally get Rosa rugosa with white or pink flowers. It is an extremely vigorous rose which can tolerate a wide range of conditions and provides a long blooming season of highly fragrant and beautiful blooms, 9 cm across, from June to September, followed by large, red rosehips which add autumn and winter interest and can also be harvested to make rosehip jam or tea. The crinkled, glossy green leaves turn yellow in autumn. The branches are extremely thorny (which has obvious advantages as an intruder deterring boundary hedge!). The plants grow to a height and spread of 1.5 to 2 metres in 2 to 5 years. Rhus typhina (stag’s horn sumach - so-called from the antler like ‘velvet’ which covers it’s stems) is another attractive if less intimidating screen. While the cone-shaped greenish-yellow flower heads are

not particularly conspicuous, the seed heads turn a showy red shade and the foliage has outstanding autumn colours. Quick growing to twice as big as the rose, it will sucker prolifically in good soil so beware. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin as the sap can irritate and cut out any unwanted growth all the way to the ground rather than just cutting the tips. Bougainvillea. Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)

and Laburnum are pretty safe bets too. Remember, however, that this is not the planting season! Many British nurseries even have already stopped selling bare-rooted plants although you can order now for the autumn season. If you leave Spain by car for the summer (and will have room on your return), this can be the best way to get the particular species that you require as the nursery will look after them until you

are ready – and often offer an early order discount! There are many salt-tolerant smaller growing plants, of course, which don’t necessarily need the protection of these shrubs – monarda (Bee balm), Ivy-leaved geraniums (Pelargonium), Portulaca , Lantana, Coleus, Kalanchoe and Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) are all readily available. They are (mostly) cheap enough to treat as sacrificial so can be grown as annuals while enjoying the beautiful show they put on. Very few crop plants are salt tolerant. One exception is quinoa which comes from the Andes, where it has been used as food for 7,000 years and has now found its way to European supermarket shelves. In the Andes it suffers from saline soil which it deals with by dumping excess salt into special cells on its leaves. Quinoa is not a member of the grass family like wheat and barley but is related to

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sugar beet and spinach so work is being carried out not only into the breeding of quinoa varieties with an even higher salt tolerance but also the crossbreeding of salt tolerance genes into these related crop plants. This brings us to the contentious subject of GM (Genetically Modified) plants which could perhaps be given more attention on another occasion.

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Costa Blanca named European Golf Destination of the Year THE COSTA BLANCA has cemented its position as a leading golf destination by being voted the International Association of Golf Tour Operators’ (IAGTO) European Golf Destination of the Year. One of the most prestigious accolades in the world of golf travel, the award recognises the exceptional quality of Costa Blanca’s golf facilities and service. Mr Francesc Colomer, the Minister of Tourism for the Region of Valencia, said: “The Costa Blanca has become a major golf destination thanks to its outstanding flight connections, climate, complimentary offering and quality courses. Our courses were designed by the most prestigious names in the golf world, including Ballesteros, Nicklaus and Olazábal. “This award recognises the efforts made by the golf

and tourism professionals in the Region of Valencia and Costa Blanca, providing us with the final impulse to become a favourite destination for those who love playing golf. Discover our rich historical heritage, local culture and gastronomy and enjoy an unbeatable range of services in an excellent climate throughout the year on the shores of the Mediterranean.” IAGTO’s 670 golf tour operators from 64 different countries cast their votes for these awards. Each operator was asked to nominate what they considered to be the best performing golf destinations this year as enjoyed by their golf travelling clients. The Costa Blanca will host a PGA Senior 2018. This PGA tournament attracts the best golfers over 50 along with thousands of their followers and will take place in the Melia Villaitana golf course in

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PGA España, author of the book "So you want to play golf?"

Pace of Play

Here are a few questions and some of my thoughts on the Speed at which the game of golf is being played at; "Do you think that many people are giving up playing golf because It takes too much time to play a game?"

NOWADAYS why does it take so long to play a round of golf? Golfers are not as physically fit as they used to be? The use of powered golf trolleys slows down the speed of play?

The ball does not fly far or so straight as before? The clubs are more difficult to use and therefore are not so efficient. Some courses have long distances between greens and tees for the next hole? Global warming makes the weather warmer causing the players to walk slower. Courses are more difficult to play on, many with an excessive number of hazards and playing shots with long carries over water making it a time factor when taking relief drops etc. There is a lot of talk about why there are not so many people playing golf. One of the main reasons that golf is losing players is that, it takes too much time to play a round. Have handicap limits for playing the course longer or shorter using the different tee’s, the markers on the teeing grounds indicating handicap levels. To reduce the time spent on the greens, or the number of 3 putts, make greens less complicated and or have the holes cut in easier positions on the greens. There are plans to play only 9-hole rounds or play 6 or 9-hole tournaments, make shorter courses, have more Pitch and Putt but with less water hazards? Will these options speed up play or take half the time to go round the course? None of these things will have much impact if the basic speed of playing the game is not reduced. The rules of etiquette state something like, “play at a good rhythm and maintain it throughout the round”. A comparison between the pace of play in the 1957 and the 2015 Open Championships both played in St. Andrews over the Old Course. In July 1957 the 86th Open Championship was played over the Old Course at St Andrews. The course had been reduced two years earlier to par 72, (the 17th hole was reduced to a par 4), the course measured some 6636 yards. 295 golfers participated in the qualifying round over the Old and the New courses with 96 golfers qualifying to play in the championship proper. In the first round, played in the wind and rain saw the leader Laurie Ayton returned a score of 67, his round was completed a short time after the reigning US Open Champion Gary Middlecoff finished his round of par. Middlecoff, who completed his round in three hours 18 minutes had caused some controversy with other players, who regestered a complaint with the Royal and Ancient over his “slow play”. Gary Middlecoff stated, “I took three hours 18 minutes, which is not slow. Of that time I spent 20 minutes on the 13th hole where my fellow competitor and I were both bunkered and made sixes. I took two strokes to get out”. The R & A defended his speed of play stating that, “the time taken was reasonable and as such no action was necessary”.

The recommended time for a group of four visitors to play the Old Course is recommended as being 4 hours. For the 2016 Open Championship the distance of the Old course was extended to 7,305 yds. To accommodate the now-a-days the top professional golfers who are called athletes. These golfers play with super High-Tec equipment carried in general by professional caddies, combined have all the information necessary for the calculation of the distances to the greens together with the location of the hole, even the contours, every slope, hump and bump. With all this assistance they now take a playing time for a competition round of 18 holes, between 4hrs.30min. To 5hrs. 30mins. Compare this to the following; We all try to watch golf on television but with the policy of showing every shot of particular players (even when they take in excess of 5 mins. to make a play), due the time taken it is fortunate that there are commercial breaks that allow us to attend to basic necessidades. Not only from watching on television but also seeing in person players on the golf course, very many players copy their idols. There seems to be a lacking in respect or knowledge for and/or playing to the rules of the game. Are players being taught how to play and enjoy the

Great Golf One-liners:

Golf is like chasing a quinine pill around a cow pasture: Winston Churchill It took me seventeen years to get 3,000 hits in baseball. I did it in one afternoon on the golf course: Babe Ruth Columbus went around the world in 1492. That isn't a lot of strokes when you consider the course: Lee Trevino These greens are so fast I have to hold my putter over the ball and hit it with the shadow: Sam Snead If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball: Jack Lemmon If you're caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron: Lee Trevino

game of golf, that it is a sport, a pastime, a hoby, a form of exercise and maybe even a way of life. A game that has been played and enjoyed in Scotland since before 1457 the game must have some kind of attraction, so why waste it now.

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Golf in 2050 - What will it look like? THE MILLENNIALS. WHERE ARE THEY?

When you are enjoying your regular four-ball and wondering why it takes the group ahead of you such a long time to clear the green, it is hard to consider that anything will ever change about the game. It appears the same as it was last week and last year and will probably be the same this time next year. Pundits will chatter about various issues but much of it will appear irrelevant as you line up your third putt. However, the fact is that a change is being forced upon your favourite sport. That change is due to the low numbers of youngsters entering the game and without that conveyer belt of players how can the game survive? I have discussed this topic with friends and fellow golfers from various areas and I am frequently surprised that there is a reluctance to accept that this as a problem. In fact, one visitor from a club in the south of England proudly proclaimed that his club had a waiting list. This doesn’t address the problem, as undoubtedly there will always be some clubs which will be immune to any significant reduction in participants. These are generally the domain of the well-heeled golfer who can afford to budget for several tens of thousands of Pounds or Euros every year. This is light years away from the grass roots of the game and will only reinforce the image that golf is elitist and beyond the reach of many potential players.

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the pull-through by the families that there once was.” I asked Paul what steps, if any, were being taken in the local Spanish clubs. “Each year at Oliva Nova we have a number of Open Door days when parents can bring their kids to try any of the activities here free-of-charge. In addition, we have a Kids Club which is organised through the Oliva Nova Hotel and various special days in association with the local schools. I know that almost without exception, all the Costa Banca clubs are active in very similar ways.”

BEYOND THESE SPECIFIC PROGRAMMES, HOW DO WE LEVERAGE YOUNG PLAYERS AWAY FROM THEIR IPHONES? Larger holes, games with footballs. All of these gimmicks have failed to stem the losses and the majority of true golfers would deplore any attempt to introduce such radical changes.

SO WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE TO STIMULATE THE GROWTH OF THE GAME IN THE YOUNGER GENERATION?

WHERE DOES THE PROBLEM LIE?

I posed the question to Paul Tolley who is the professional at Oliva Nova. “I agree that it is a problem and the difficulty is that many of the older established cubs are quite happy with the situation as it is now and don’t perceive any major issue. In fact, I am aware of one club where there was a project proposed to create a Young Golfer activity and the members voted it down as they ‘didn’t want a load of kids running around’. I was introduced to golf when I was just nine years old and I benefitted from two older brothers and a father who were all keen and expert golfers. I don’t see much of that these days. I don’t see

According to Paul there is a need for kids to be given a speedier reward, so that for new starters he would recommend a shorter tee where a shot of around 100 metres can land on the green. This would mean that more younger players would find the game less daunting and would be encouraged to return and play again, until such times as they were playing the full course and gaining the same degree of satisfaction that they do from their portable video games and social media.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE? DO WE NEED TO DO ANYTHING OR WILL IT ALL RESOLVE ITSELF IN GOOD TIME?

If having read this article, you have any comments or suggestions, then do not hesitate to share them. You can write to the following email address: sergiolacostagolfer@mail.com

Paul Tolley

Levante Golf Society

Director Performance Golf Coaching Teaching Professional Oliva Nova Club De Golf Master Teaching · Professional E.G.T.F.· Master Instructor R.P.G. Golf Psychology Coaching Certiﬁcate Member of International Coaches Institute · E.G.T.F Staﬀ · Instructor and Examiner Visual Skills Specialist · Golf Performance Coach

LA Costa Golfer offers all the Golf Societies in Spain the opportunity of presenting a short profile of their organisation. In the first issue we featured one of the newest additions to the list with a look at the Montgo Golf Society and this has indeed stimulated a lot of interest from many others. So, this month we open the page to one of the oldest as we feature the Levante Society with many thanks to the current Captain Roger Miller for his input. The Levante Golf Society was formed in 1993 and that means that this year they will be celebrating 25 years in the Costa Blanca. In the early years they tended to play twice a month alternating between Oliva Nova and La Sella. Today they have doubled the frequency and enjoy their golf at a variety of courses. Their membership is still open for new members, but they already have 76 full members who play regularly of which only 10 are lady members so as Roger says they are happy to consider new applications. The process is simple and friendly as they would invite applicants to join them at three events during which they would play with a committee member to produce a score card for handicap validation purposes. They have a wide range of abilities and so this means that any reasonable player can be accommodated. Their lowest handicap at present is 8.0 and 8.3 for men and women respectively. Roger currently plays to his 25 handicap. I asked Roger if he had any tips or suggestions which have helped him. and he replied – “As I get older I know how perceptive that well known golf adage is – drive for show. Putt for dough!” If you would like to join the Levante Golf Society, then do contact them directly. The simplest method is by email with your details to lgs.captain@gmail.com – you can also read more about them on their web site www. levantegolfsociety.com - enjoy your golf.

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LCG Golf Course Focus

Golf Villamartin LOCATED in the urbanisation of the same name, villamartin golf course is one of the oldest in the costa blanca. Designed and built by robert putman, villamartin golf was opened in 1972 to high praise and was the first course in the grupo quara´s trio of courses. The original clubhouse was revamped a few years ago and now boasts a wonderful restaurant and bar area with a huge terrace overlooking the 18th green. Open to the public, the restaurant and bar can cater for any event with superb service and a high quality of food. A well-stocked pro-shop offers all essentials and the caddy masters are always smiling, creating a wonderful atmosphere. Villamartin has gained european tour recognition having hosted the 1994 mediterranean open, which was won by jose maria olazabal. This pedigree speaks for itself, but villamartin suffered a little, with many golfers considering the golf course tired and overplayed, but with the new clubhouse and a drive to maintain the clubs standing, the owners invested money into the course. Having played there a few weeks ago, i can honestly say that the course is in superb condition. The fairways are lush, framed by mature trees, offering shade from the sun and creating a wonderful shape to the holes. Having undergone refurbishment the bunkers are improving, although as with many courses in the area, a bit more sand could be added. Superb greens that roll true and quick are a delight to putt on, with variation in both design, difficulty and subtle breaks keeping the golfer on their toes throughout the round. Villamartin uses a two-tee start, with groups beginning from both the 1st and 10th tees. The first is a great par 5. from the tee you are faced with a widening fairway, although anything right will find the hollow, a bunker left, and a row

of bushes create havoc for those that have played left. as the hole sweeps downhill towards the green, protected by two bunkers, golfers must avoid the plethora of olive trees in the middle of the fairway. Across the road, the second is a perfect example of the individuality of each green. a reverse piano awaits, requiring the perfect club selection if you are to leave a straightforward putt. Elevation changes are regular, which adds character to the course, and although they create various blind holes, it adds another dimension to the intricacy of the design. The short par 4, seventh hole doglegs almost 90º to the right, down the hill to a green encircled by olive trees, longer hitters can attempt to get home in one from the tee. Delightful in its challenge is the 14th. a par five that requires a good drive to find the fairway, left of the bunker is the ideal line, although a natural storm drain “barranca” runs down the left before cutting across the fairway. it is this barranca and the mature pine trees which split the hole in two. your third to the elevated green must avoid the trees, barranca and enormous bunker to the right. Without doubt the most memorable hole on the course is the picturesque, yet devilish par 3 17th. From the elevated tee you have a perfect view of the ravine that you must cross to reach the multi-tiered green that has 3-putt written all over it, especially if you hit the wrong tier. a severe slope runs through the centre creating two distinctive platforms with an additional platform back right. Walk way with a par and you will be singing and dancing all the way to the 18th tee! The closing hole for some, is another fairway littered with olive trees. a wonderful finish to one of my favourite golf courses in the region.

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This long par 3 is quite spectacular looking from the tee. The tee is elevated and there is a deep gully between you and the green. This green is more like something out of National Augusta, your club choice is the key to making par here. If the pin is at the front of this huge green take one club more and try to hit the steep slop to the left of the pin or go long and hit the slop passed the pin both shots we see the ball roll back towards the pin. If you hit the top levels back or left on this green you are looking at a 4 putt. The green is protected by three bunkers one front, right and left. This is a great par 3 and one you will want to play again and again.

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British buyers lead surge in foreign property purchases in Spain A rising number of foreign buyers, led by the British, helped sales in Spain rise to their highest level since 2014 in the first three months of 2018. Sales recorded by the Land Registry increased by 13.4% in the first quarter of this year, the highest quarterly figure since the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest report from Spanish property registrars. The data shows that the number of overseas buyers increased by 13.2%. British buyers accounted for 14% of foreign sales, followed by Germans and French at 8%, Belgians at 7%, Swedes and Italians both at 6%, Chinese buyers at 4% and Russian buyers accounting for 3% of overseas buyers. A breakdown of the figures show that demand from Bulgaria grew the most, up 16%, followed by Morocco, the Ukraine. However, buyers from Switzerland fell by 15% and French buyers were down by 10%. According to Mark Stucklin, of Spanish Property Insight, the fall in Swiss buyers is not a big deal as they account for only around 150 purchases per quarter. ‘A small change in buyer numbers can deliver a high percentage change and we

can’t read too much into one quarterly decline, though generally speaking sales are about 10% down from 2016 when the Swiss Franc was incredibly strong against the Euro,’ he explained. But he thinks the 10% fall in French buyers is more significant. ‘France has traditionally been the second biggest market, and a decline of 10% is noteworthy. I suspect the answer has something to do with the constitutional crisis in Catalonia, a Spanish regions that borders with France, where the French have long been the biggest group of foreign buyers, with 43% of the foreign market for second homes, according to the latest figures from the Association of Spanish Notaries,’ he pointed out. ‘The Catalan separatist drive to break away from Spain has shattered foreign confidence in the region, and some developers in Barcelona I have talked to report their foreign clients have vanished since the crisis erupted with a disputed referendum last October,’ Stucklin added. He also pointed out that the figures do not break down foreign demand by region. ‘It is likely that all regions have seen an increase in buyers from abroad, with the possible exception of Catalonia,’ he said.

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Nigeria along with the rest of 2 Section, working as part of the Army’s effort to train local forces in the fight against the Jihadist militant organisation Boko Haram. She throws herself into her work in an attempt to cope with the loss, but BBC1 10:00pm Tue 5 Jun places herself and other members of the NEW SERIES Still grieving over the death squad in danger when they go off the grid of Elvis, Georgie is sent on a mission to and are kidnapped by rebels

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ACROSS 1 Group of words comes apart in speech (6) 4 State line request splitting temperance movement (6) 8 Learner finished as sweetheart (5) 9 Curved structure I have provided for record collection (7) 10 Horse's food supply began so oddly (7) 11 Ruined lodge looked at longingly (5) 12 Putting off daily exercise leads to agitation (9) 17 Australian dame goes back to southern mountains (5) 19 Nelson, for example, has arm laid out (7) 21 Sediment in which dogs run wild (7) 22 Telling falsehoods - some only in German (5) 23 Tell Russian leader to cheer up (6) 24 Unthinkingly repeat standard nonsense (6) DOWN 1 Fence becoming more insignificant (6) 2 With diverse amendments? (7) 3 Cancel cleaning process (5) 5 Sugar taken from a closet? (7) 6 Accident with lighter (5) 7 Get older and change plan for meeting (6) 9 A real sign of change for North Africans (9) 13 Is this woven so as to entangle the fins? (7) 14 Row about stray dog (7) 15 Park official called Queen (6) 16 In battle fifty escape (6)

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LIBRA (Sept 24th-Oct 23rd) It may be hard to find answers You may feel a bit restless because today, Libra. It may also be hard you know something is brewing but for you to get your point across, can’t seem to get hold of it, Aries. especially since everyone’s head This energy is like a river rushing is way up in the clouds. Don’t be beneath your feet while you stand surprised if your own head takes a on a bridge. The water is tempting, ARIES LIBRA trip up there as well. You’re better yet you can’t summon up the courage to jump in. Don’t feel like you have to be a off giving it a boost up there instead of trying to part of everything. Perhaps your destiny lies on the force it back down to reality. Check things out from a different perspective. other side of the bridge. SCORPIO (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd) TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st) This is your day, Scorpio. You may If you wake up this morning and find that people gravitate to you for want nothing more than to stay advice and support. They’re apt to under the sheets and cuddle a little lower their guard and more openly longer, know that you aren’t alone, accept things you believe in. Taurus. There is a sensitive warmth TAURUS about the day that’s making you SCORPIO Conversations could lead to more spiritual topics and you could end feel vulnerable. Make sure to surround yourself with up giving lessons on the meaning of life. Suddenly, supportive people today. Harsh words are likely to the things you’ve been thinking are reaching a huge cut more deeply than usual, making you wish you’d audience that’s eager to hear your words. just stayed in bed all day. GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st) You may find yourself taking the high road today, Gemini. It could be that you’re like a bird soaring above the landscape. As you fly, your partner is on the ground trying his GEMINI or her best to keep up. If you keep flying straight, you’ll get lost and confused and may not find your way back. Consider keeping your feet on the ground with your friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd-Dec 21st) It’s important for you to be extra cautious today, Sagittarius. Make sure you’re calm and collected before you get behind the wheel of a car. Be sure to have a helmet on if you’re riding your bike. Strong SAGITTARIUS emotions that come up at this time are apt to trigger a physical response that could be quite powerful and even a bit violent. Be careful of such tendencies.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd) Today you’ll feel as though your energy has come home, Cancer. Oftentimes, if you aren’t feeling 100 percent yourself, you’ll refuse to leave the house. Today you should feel much better and ready CANCER to take on the world. Your emotions are in line with your actions, and things should be crystal clear for you. You know the route you want to take. The path is obvious.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd-Jan 20th) It’s important for you to be extra cautious today, Sagittarius. Make sure you’re calm and collected before you get behind the wheel of a car. Be sure to have a helmet on if you’re riding CAPRICORN your bike. Strong emotions that come up at this time are apt to trigger a physical response that could be quite powerful and even a bit violent. Be careful of such tendencies.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd) AQUARIUS (Jan 21st-Feb 19th) Your wacky personality will be Like playing a game of chess, you appreciated today, Leo, but don’t may need to think through your take it too far. Leave room for next move carefully, Aquarius. It seriousness to enter the picture. could be that your opponent is There’s a dreamy, cloudy sensation taking a long time to make the next to the day that might make it move and you’re impatient. As a LEO AQUARIUS difficult for you to concentrate on result, you may make your decision any one thing. If you pretend to know the answer too hastily. Feel free to take as much time as you when you don’t, you’ll only serve to confuse the need. Your opponent may be thinking two or three people around you. The truth will eventually be moves ahead of you already, so concentrate. revealed. PISCES (Feb 20th-March 20th) VIRGO (August 24th-Sept 23rd) Come out of your shell today, You should try to feel at ease today, Pisces. You’ll notice that people Virgo. Remember that inner peace are much more sensitive to your is a big part of your health. This feelings because they seem to can be achieved through reflection be more emotional themselves. and a quiet review of where you Communication is likely to occur are in life. Try not to focus too PISCES more through unspoken channels VIRGO much on material things. Instead, than traditional methods. Many concentrate more on your emotional state. Others words can be conveyed with a look, wink, or long are likely to feel more sensitive and weepy as well, so hug. Let others know that you’re listening to them. have them join you in this exercise.

CRYPTOGRAMS Cryptograms are simple-substitution ciphers where every letter of the alphabet has been switched. Your task is to use pattern recognition and your grammar and vocabulary abilities to decipher the hidden quote. Hint: start

with the 1, 2 and 3 letter words, and remember that the most common letters in the English language are E-T-A-I-O-N, in roughly that order. Good luck!

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Across 1. Group of words comes apart in speech (6) 4. State line request splitting temperance movement (6) 8. Learner finished as sweetheart (5) 9. Curved structure I have provided for record collection (7) 10. Horse’s food supply began so oddly (7) 11. Ruined lodge looked at longingly (5) 12. Putting off daily exercise leads to agitation (9) 17. Australian dame goes back to southern mountains (5) 19. Nelson, for example, has arm laid out (7) 21. Sediment in which dogs run wild (7) 22. Telling falsehoods — some only in German (5) 23. Tell Russian leader to cheer up (6) 24.Unthinkingly repeat standard nonsense (6)

ACROSS Down 19 20 17 18 1 Group of words comes apart in 1. Fence becoming more insignifi cant (6) speech (6) 2. With diverse amendments? (7) 4 State line 3.request splitting Cancel cleaning process (5) 5. Sugar taken from(6) a closet? (7) temperance movement 21 22 6. Accident as with sweetheart lighter (5) 8 Learner finished 7. Get older and change plan for meeting (6) (5) 9. A real sign of change for North Africans (9) 13. Is this woven so as toprovided entangle the fins? (7) 9 Curved structure I have 23 24 14. Row about stray dog (7) for record collection (7) 15. Park official called Queen (6) 10 Horse's food supply began 16. In battle fifty escape (6) so line (5) oddly (7) 18. Amusing nobleman turning up with 18 Amusing nobleman turning up 20. Whisky on a Mediterranean island (5) 11 Ruined lodge looked at with line (5) longingly (5) 20 Whisky on a Mediterranean 12 Putting off daily exercise leads island (5) to agitation (9) 17 Australian dame goes back to Across southern mountains (5) 1. Three-pronged spear (7) 19 Nelson, 1for example, has3 arm 2 4 5 6 7 5. Lubricated (5) laid out (7) 8. Revolve rapidly (5) 9. Behave ostentatiously (4,3) 21 Sediment in which dogs run 10. Naval rank (7) wild (7) 11. Cooking apparatus (5) 8 9 12. Team game (6) 22 Telling falsehoods some only 14. Not moving (6) in German (5) 18. Get on a horse (5) 20. Sooner (7) leader to cheer up 23 Tell Russian 22. Wine from Tuscany (7) 10 11 (6) 23. Decree (5) 24. Proprietor (5) 24 Unthinkingly repeat standard 25. Whole number (7) nonsense (6) 12 13 14 15 16 DOWN Down 1 Fence becoming more 17 1. Track by a canal (7) insignificant (6) 2. Colloquial saying (5) 3. Magnify (7) 18 19 (7) 20 21 2 With diverse amendments? 4. Struggle (6) 3 Cancel cleaning process (5) 5. Woodwind instruments (5) 6. Be on your guard (4,3) 5 Sugar taken from a closet? (7) 7. Robinson Crusoe author (5) 6 Accident 22with lighter (5) 23 13. Prudence (7) change plan for 15. Turbulent swift-flowing stream (7) 7 Get older and 16. Custodian of a museum (7) meeting (6) 17. Sign of the twins (6) 18. Exaggeratedly masculine (5) 9 A real sign of change for North 24 25 19. Pavarotti, for example (5) Africans (9) 21. Cake coating (5) 13 Is this woven so as to entangle the fins? (7) 14 Row about stray dog (7) 15 Park official called Queen (6) 16 In battle fifty escape (6)

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Atheltico Madrid Football Training Camp Starts July In Teulada-Moraira The summer camp Atlético del Madrid 2018, which will be held in Teulada Moraira, has been presented at a press conference this week. Present were: Manuel Sanchez Delgado, ex-footballer of Atlético de Madrid, the Spanish National Team and currently sports director of Atlético de Madrid’s football academy, Adelardo Rodríguez, ex-footballer category veterans of Atlético de Madrid and currently president of the foundation Atlético de Madrid, Carlos Linares, mayor of Teulada Moraira, and Mario Font, sports counsellor. Agustín Macías, chief executive of miBalón took part as well. He is responsible for organisation and logistics during the camp and will coordinate organisational aspects, also of activities

outside the camp. The young athletes will get the possibility to experience an unforgettable training camp where physical activity, manpower and facilities made for the game of football, create a good quality environment. Sánchez Delgado explained that the participants of the camp will go back home with a very positive experience. The coaches have a professional degree and will teach the young athletes sports but also values. The mayor was grateful that yet another year Teulada Moraira has been chosen to be the venue for the football training camp. The village can present its image to a big number of people and the name of Teulada Moraira will be linked to high-performance sport.

El Cid Bowls Club Brian Tibble Memorial 3 Wood Mixed Trips 2018 The day started with the reading of a lovely message from Jane Tibble apologizing for her enforced absence due to health issues and wishing all entrants an enjoyable day. Some close competition throughout the day. 3 Group winners and one best runner up through to the semi final after a lunch break. First semi seeing Ros Dingle, Clive Bidel

and Alan Ferrand beat Betty Anderson, Richard Chamberlain (BBC) and Paul Trunchion. In the other semi Cori King, Jack Coburn and Graham King beat Stuart Norris, Geraldine Scutt and Floyd Williams. Then a close final saw the result go to Alan Ferrand and team. Presentations immediately afterwards, made by the Club President Jim Sissens. Thanks went to Jane Tibble

for generously sponsoring the Competition again. To Paul Trunchion for donating the Bottles to 12 prize winners and to Stewart Beattie - Captain and his Vice Captain Paul Trunchion for organising the Competition. Thanks also to Tony Carroll who was the Umpire of the day. Over 90% of entrants remained for free” nibbles “ Photo of prize winners right.

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Friday 1st June CZECH REP 13:00 AUSTRALIA S.KOREA 13:00 BOSNIA.H GEORGIA 19:00 MALTA TUNISIA 20:15 TURKEY FRANCE 21:00 ITALY EGYPT 21:15 COLOMBIA Saturday 2nd June THAILAND 13:30 CHINA PR AUSTRIA 18:00 GERMANY ENGLAND 18:15 NIGERIA SWEDEN 19:45 DENMARK MONTENEGRO 20:15 SLOVENIA BELGIUM 20:45 PORTUGAL REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 21:08 USA ICELAND 22:00 NORWAY SUNDAY 3RD JUNE HONDURAS 02:00 EL SALVADOR MEXICO 02:00 SCOTLAND KOSOVO 13:00 IRAN ALBANIA 16:00 UKRAINE BRAZIL 16:00 CROATIA ANDORRA 17:00 CAPE VERDE COSTA RICA 19:00 N.IRELAND SAUDI ARABIA 20:00 PERU SPAIN 21:00 SWITZERLAND MONDAY 4TH JUNE MOLDOVA 17:00 ARMENIA SERBIA 20:00 CHILE ITALY 20:45 NETHERLANDS MOROCCO 22:00 SLOVAKIA

TUESDAY 5TH JUNE KAZAKHSTAN 16:00 AZERBAIJAN RUSSIA 18:00 TURKEY ROMANIA 19:30 FINLAND LUXEMBOURG 20:00 GEORGIA WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE NIGERIA 15:00 CZECH REPUBLIC BELARUS 19:00 HUNGARY NORWAY 19:00 PANAMA BELGIUM 20:45 EGYPT THURSDAY 7TH JUNE ENGLAND 21:00 COSTA RICA SOUTH KOREA 21:10 BOLIVIA PORTUGAL 21:15 ALGERIA ICELAND 22:00 GHANA FRIDAY 8TH JUNE URUGUAY 01:00 UZBEKISTAN CROATIA 16:00 SENEGAL IRAN 17:00 LITHUANIA SWITZERLAND 19:00 JAPAN GERMANY 19:30 SAUDI ARABIA POLAND 20:45 CHILE

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