The Leader Newspaper 09 October 23 – Edition 992

PINK LADIES COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Maria,the Pink Ladies and the Pink Panthers,were at Zenia Boulevard last Friday where they were raising funds for the charity as they commemorated International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Due to repair works programmed for the central square the event was smaller than usual but, despite earlier concerns,it did go ahead with the support of the centre and it’s staff.

Indeed the Boulevard made a €500 donation to the fund,which along with other proceeds from the event raised more than €1000,which will be donated to the AACC to help in the fight against cancer. The Pink Ladies also booked 12 appointments for mammograms and one for a prostate test as part of their early detection program,highlighting once again the message that EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES.

As the event proved to be rather smaller than originally anticipated the charity has now arranged a further fundraiser that will be held on Friday 13th October 2023 @ The Sports Bar,Flamenca Beach Commercial Centre.

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Starting at 12.00 mid-day,Simon

Morton of Sunshine FM will be opening the appeal for Maria and the Pink Ladies & Panthers.

And once again,many of the Costa´s top entertainers will be providing the entertainment,as the Pink Ladies offer the opportunity for ladies to book their mammogram on the day. Thoughts once again will be with all those that survived,those that didn´t and those who are STILL fighting Breast Cancer,so we invite members of the coast to come along and join us on this very special day.

The AACC (Pink Ladies) office is on the lower level in Flamenca Beach

C.C.It is open from Monday to Friday,10am to 1pm,and to date has raised over half a million euros for the charity.

The group was formed after Maria discovered she had breast cancer,and since then a secondary cancer,but not deterred she and her ladies have continued to raise much needed funds.

They are extremely proud of their record,donating 100% of the proceeds to the cause,helping the people of Orihuela Costa affected by cancer. All of the volunteers give their time and talents totally free of charge.

If you would like to become involved with the group you should either drop in at the office or call them on +34 865 942 795.

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Once again there’s a lot going on this week,and before we look at what will be making the news headlines in Spain,the UK and the world,on page 4,locally this week there are a few things to touch on.

Starting on Wednesday in Torrevieja,specifically at the Park of Nations,there is a food truck market,where those little food trucks (sorry if we spoilt the magic,but some of them are actually fake) will be available serving a variety of dishes from around the world,with entertainment being laid on to accompany it.

That is on right through the weekend and is part of an event throughout the rest of October which is focussing on markets and commerce in general.

Later in the month there will be a Mariner’s Market on the Vistalegre,that starts on 20 October,and a craft market in La Mata from October 27.

Crevillente celebrates an even longer,long weekend,as it’s a local holiday there on Tuesday.

Los Montesinos and Pilar de la Horadada also have local holidays on Wednesday,right in the middle of these two main holidays.

Peter Pan will be in Torrevieja at the weekend, as the musical version of the story of the little boy who never grew up takes to the stage.

Tickets are still available for this Spanish production that has been played across the world on over 5,000 occasions to audiences of 5 million people.

There will also be a more competitive streak emerging for some of the little ones in Torrevieja as the town hosts a junior athletics competition at the weekend.

Across the country this week,including through out the weekend,the Guardia Civil will be focussing their attention on seeking out,educating,and prosecuting drivers who are distracted at the wheel,so be warned!

This campaign coincides with a European campaign by Europol,the European Traffic Police network,so you can expect similar activities across the continent.

Silvia Villau and Carlos Benito star as Peter Pan and Captain Hook

TORREVIEJA WILL RESTRICT ACCESS TO POLLUTING CARS

The Torrevieja Council is now urgently planning the implementation of a Low Emissions Zone (ZBE) together with the regulatory ordinance of measures against air pollution, which will mean the restriction of access, circulation and parking of the most polluting vehicles. The aim of this legislation is to improve air quality and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

Although they had previously published a consultative document, the paper then failed to make any kind of progress, despite the law coming into force 10 months ago. Torrevieja council has now published the technical report detailing with its preparation for the implementation of a low emissions zone in the town, with the intention of improving air quality, which, to date, is amongst the worst in the area.

The report published last week outlines the procedure prior to the implementation of the Low Emissions Zone (ZBE), and the public consultation being carried out “to gather the opinion of the public and the most representative organisations potentially affected by the ordinance”.

Somewhat ironically, the document also explains how the European Parliament declared a climate and environmental emergency on 28 November 2019, and called on the member states to “urgently adopt” these measures, and now, almost 4 years later, Torrevieja is suddenly springing into urgent action.

Two years ago, Torrevieja town hall published document 49901/2 022 which stated, “The Torrevieja city council adopted an agreement on September 20, 2021 to implement a low emissions zone in the urban area of the city, in compliance with article 14.3 of Law 7/2021, of May 20, on Climate Change and Energy Transition, where for cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants, a low emissions zone must be implemented before December 31, 2022.”

“The environmental conditions of noise and pollution due to

traffic congestion make it necessary to delimit a low emissions zone in the areas close to the areas of calle Ramón Gallud and Paseos Vistalegre, de la Libertad, Juan Aparicio and their surrounding streets. This Ordinance, that is proposed to be approved, would provide regulatory support to the restrictions on the most polluting vehicles and their prohibition of access to this low emissions zone.”

“In view of the above, a period of public consultation is opened on the Torrevieja City Council website for a period of 1 month from its publication”, stated the 2021 document. The current mayor, Eduardo Dolon, was also mayor at that time, incidentally.

Jump forward two years, clearly missing the deadline they were fully aware of, the new document states, “The environmental conditions of noise and pollution due to road traffic congestion make it necessary to delimit a low emissions zone in the areas close to the axis of the highway. And, in accordance with article 25 of Law 7/1985, of April 2, Regulating the Bases of the calle Ramón Gallud and axis of Paseos Vistalegre, de la Libertad, Juan Aparicio and its streets”.

For those unaware, calle Ramón Gallud is the main street that runs through the centre of the town, where traffic flow is currently restricted to allow parking at times, both factors which are proven to worsen pollution, and so the intention would be to restrict access to the most polluting vehicles by identification through the DGT system and environmental sticker scheme.

Comments on the proposal can now be submitted by members of the public to the town hall, again, through their usual, preferably digital, channels, with a period of 20 working days established for submissions.

The council is now getting around to the introduction of a Low Emission Zone in the urban area.

A BIG WEEK A BIG WEEK IN SP IN SP AIN AIN

It is a bit of an odd week in Spain, particularly for those in the Valencia region, where the regional holiday is celebrated on Monday, but on Thursday Spain celebrates it’s national day. More about that later, but what it means for a lot of people is two long weekends, with just a short working week in between.

The week starts without notable references on the macro level in Spain. In the eurozone, the Sentix investment confidence index for October, which will show the evolution of investor sentiment, and industrial production in Germany for August stand out.

Also, on Monday, the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank begin in Morocco, which will include the participation of the president of the European Central Bank (ECB). On a business level, Pepsico presents results.

There is also a meeting of the EU Employment and Social Policy Council.

In the United Kingdom on Thursday the evolution of industrial production and the trade balance will be published. Despite the recovery in June and July of industrial activity after a chain of year-on-year declines since the end of 2021, stagnation is expected due to the increase in the cost of inputs and the slowdown in demand.

Also in the UK, the Conservatives made their bid for the future last week, and of course showed the world once again how much they like to party whilst the country is in the current state, and this week the attention turns to Labour. Rachel Reeves takes to the stage on Monday at their party conference, for a speech that will be closely watched in the business world and beyond after the Shadow Chancellor’s attempts to show how Labour can be trusted, financially, to run the country.

Tuesday sees Keir Starmer bid to be PM in what is likely to be his highest profile attempt before the elections, which pundits are still split on whether he will play it safe or jump out of his usual comfort zone and make a bold, and for once Labour centric, pitch. Rwanda will no doubt be the most popular Toory word this week, along with their usual catalogue of divisive dialect, as the Supreme Court will begin to consider the case for sending refugees and asylum seekers to a faraway land, after the defeat at the High Court, where the scheme was ruled unlawful.

Although it would not in any way be fair to call it entertainment, in the world of TV this week, The Reckoning begins on BBC1, dramatizing the case of Jimmy Savile, played by Steve Coogan, and subsequently mixing drama and testimonies from victims to explore what was arguably the worst case of abuse in modern times.

If you’re an online shopper, hold back a few days on those essential purchases, as this week also sees the next Amazon Prime day, where an abundance of cut priced products that you neither need nor want will be offered at bargain prices, although you just might find something useful if you can cut through the clutter. You can also expect an increase in Black Friday teasers, and although in Spain it’s not Black Friday until November 24, Prime Day always starts to bring offers out of the woodwork.

Thursday is Spain´s national day and although many businesses will be closed, there are a few that will remain open, so it´s always best to check before you go and visit. The main action of the day takes place in Madrid, starting at 11am, where the Royals will preside over a parade which includes a tribute to the Spanish flag, and all those who have given their lives to Spain, along with a flypast which will include the famous “Eagle Patrol” from San Javier.

Locally, Cartegena has a strong military presence in the country, although much of the infrastructure is now decommissioned, but on Thursday you can visit both the arsenal and the submarine base for guided tours. A military band will also be giving a concert. There will also be different attentions and activities focussing on elements of Spain in a military context throughout the week, one being the celebration of women in the armed forces, in particular focussing on the four women who have been promoted to general since their integration in 1988. Currently there are 15,703 military women who can access all jobs and all levels, which represents 13% of the total number of troops.

Finally, if you are at that age where the bones are creaking and the joints are feeling a little less smooth, you might want to celebrate another day on Thursday, as it’s World Arthritis Day. No sudden movements though, which, coincidentally, might also be good advice for Friday, as it’s No Bra Day, although that might otherwise be a distraction from the fact it’s Friday the 13th, and so any precautions might prove prudent for the superstitious.

ORIHUELA COUNCILLOR IN RECEIPT OF TWO FULL-TIME SALARIES

Orihuela’s Vox Councilor for Family, Mari Carmen Portugal, has requested that she is paid her large fulltime public salary, of 50,500 euros, in addition to another that she will receive as a teacher at a private university. Rather surprisingly, having been asked by Mayor Pepe Vegara for a ruling on the matter, Human Resources at the Generalitat Valenciana has said that "they do not see any inconvenience", however, they have said that the final decision must be made at the next plenary session and that "her job as a teacher must not constitute a hindrance or undermine her role as a councillor."

The PSOE, meanwhile, is asking if it is ethical or legal to earn two salaries, one full-time public and the other from the private sector as they demand that her salary as a councillor is reduced to part time, something that councillor Portugal refuses to accept.

PSOE leader Carolina Gracia, who won-

Councillor Portugal, left, with her Vox colleagues in the Orihuela City Council

BRITISH COURTS THROW OUT JUAN CARLOS LAWSUIT

On Friday the British Courts threw out the e146 million lawsuit brought by a former lover, Corinna Zu SaynWittgenstein-Sayn, against the ex-king of Spain, Juan Carlos 1.

Judge Rowena Collins Rice ruled that the High Court of England and Wales had no jurisdiction in the case, but made no judgement on the substance of the allegations.

ders how she will find the time to fully pursue both occupations said, "We believe that it is nonsense to allow this proposal." For this reason, Gracia demands that the Vox councillor starts

ELCHE HAS ‘LIFT OFF’

to collect a salary for part-time work, which is 25,250 euros gross per year, so that she can then dedicate the rest of her time to her private activity.

Although the lack of jurisdiction automatically annuls the process, the judge also said that the claimant had not "sufficiently established that the 'harmful event' of which she complains, harassment by the defendant, happened in England".

The decision represents a major blow for Corinna, who was demanding compensation of 146 million euros from the emeritus king for the alleged harassment to which he subjected her after their separation.

It was harassment that, according to the accusation, she began to suffer when she refused to return a “gift” of 65 million euros that the monarch gave her through the Lucum foundation, following the couple's notorious elephant-hunting trip to Botswana in 2012.

The trip - in which Juan Carlos was injured and had to be flown home - sparked public anger amid a financial crisis and record unemployment figures in Spain.

"I am deeply disappointed by the outcome of this case in the High Court of England," Corinna said in a statement.

"The bullying and harassment towards me and my children continue and aims to completely destroy me. Juan Carlos has deployed his entire arsenal to wear me down and the scope of his power is immense," added the king's former mistress, who has insisted that legal process has failed to provide "adequate resources" for people who suffer harassment.

With the suborbital flight of the Miura 1, the rocket manufactured in Elche, at 2.19am on Saturday, Spain finally entered the International ‘Space Race’. Following two previous aborted launches, the historic flight lasted just over 5 minutes, reaching a height of 46 kilometres, placing the country in the select club of the ten world nations with space capabilities. Designed and built in Elche, at the Torrellano Business Park, the Miura 1 took off from the Médano del Loro military base, a facility close to the El Arenosillo Experimentation Centre, in the Huelva town of Moguer. The date, October 7, will now be firmly engraved in the history of the country, as the day on which Spain launched its first rocket into space, in addition to being the first private spacecraft in Europe to take off.

After just over 5 minutes of flight, the splashdown took place in the Atlantic, about 70 kilometres from the point of its launch, where it was scheduled to be picked up by a ship, the Libertad 6.

Once the rocket and its payload are recovered, they will be analysed at the PLD facilities.

After this historic milestone for Spain and Europe, the Launch Director and co-founder of PLD Space, Raúl Torres, said that "this launch is the result of more than 12 years of hard work, but it is only the beginning of what is to come.

Thanks to this experimental flight, we will be able to extract a large volume of information that will allow us to validate the design and technology that will serve as the basis for developing our orbital launcher, Miura 5," he added.

Emeritus king Juan Carlos

ORIHUELA COUNCIL UNDER PRESSURE TO EXPEDITE BEACH BAR CONTRACT

ernment is that the service will be divided into lots, five in total, four for beach bars and one for water sports.

The intention of the Coastal Department is that the beach bars tender document is presented in a way that is most attractive to potential contractors, presumably that will be by profitability, as not all the sandy areas on the Oriola coast generate the same level of turnover, but of course what they don’t want is that any of the lots fail to attract a bid.

So, while the sandy beaches of La Caleta de Cabo Roig, La Zenia beach (Cala Bosque) and Cala Capitán are the most sought after, others like Punta Prima are considered to be less attractive.

Furthermore, in the previous contract, the beach bars in Cabo Roig and La Zenia

remained open all year round. This was because they are the most appreciated sandy areas with calm waters, as well as enjoying high activity, where there was no shortage of parties right up to Christmas and New Year. The idea of dividing the contract into lots arose in the last term, with Ciudadanos councillor Antonio Sánchez in charge of the beaches at that time. On that occasion, it was proposed to create 11 lots. Now the authorities will seek to group 'good' with 'bad' in search of an attractive and a delicate balance. Whatever happens, the council has stated that Easter would be the ideal time to reopen the beach bars, but time is of the essence, so the council knows how important it is that the contract is published in the next few weeks.

After Orihuela Costa ended the summer without beach bars, other than political sound bites from the mayor and the councillor for the coast, little

or nothing is known about the new contract expected to be introduced next year. From the little that has been revealed, it is known that the decision of the current gov-

The council has said that it wants the beach bars open by next Easter

I T M A Y N E V E R H A P P E N !

Occasionally,seeing your furrowed brow,someone might say to you,"Don't worry,it probably won't happen!" Little realising you were mentally choosing lottery numbers,or contemplating proposing marriage to your long-suffering partner.Good luck in both endeavours,by the way; if you could choose only one,which would it be?

Do you worry a lot? Do you sometimes worry that you worry too much? It can be quite worrying,when you worry as much as that.

As humans we are conditioned to be worriers,perhaps from as long ago as when we were cave dwellers worrying about landslides.Remember the value of your cave may go down as well as up,prices nowadays aren't carved in stone.No,wait...

I suspect that one of our survival instincts is to suspect the worst of other people.Confessing during a police interview to the murder of a traffic warden is immediately accepted as true,whereas denial of guilt brings forth guffaws of disbelieving laughter.(Especially if the accused has in his possession a badly dented copy of the AA Users Manual,the bulky 1988 edition.) Just try telling a priest in the confessional box that you are completely free from sin,and he will stub out his cigarette impatiently and ask,"Didn't you see the sign outside the confessional that said 'No Time Wasters'?"

I have to concede that I am often as bad as the rest of you when it comes to finding things to worry about. How can I know if my booster is effective unless I catch the virus? Am I ageing faster than I should? Putting on too much weight? Losing too much weight? Eating the wrong food? Will my online clothes be the right size when the order finally arrives -- a pointless worry, because of course they won't.The elongated shoes will resemble something a clown would wear,and the loose flapping trousers with elasticated braces will match the shoes perfectly.

The singer Bobby McFerrin,in his 1989 Grammy Song of the Year,'Don't Worry,Be Happy,' reminded us that

GLOBE AMARANTH ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES AND BEES

"In every life we have some trouble / When you worry you make it double," before going on to caution us that "When you worry,your face will frown/And that will bring everybody down." Piling Pelion on Ossa,my wife says,but then she is the brains of the family,as you have already guessed.I function more in terms of a mouse kicking an elephant's foot when it is already bandaged. Recommended ways to stop worrying include creating a daily 'worry period,' jotting down 'a worry list',and distinguishing between solvable and unsolvable worries, which was beyond me,so I never got around to Tip 4 -'take a tai chi class.' I would fret about failing the final exam.I'll go and add that to my worry list.

Gomphrena,better known as Globe Amaranth,is easy to grow,drought and disease resistant - having long-lasting blooms that thrives in hot summers!

The bright pops of pink,white,purple and red are much needed and appreciated during hot weather.

Simple to grow from seeds by surface,sowing direct onto the soil,where there is lots of light for seeds to sprout.

Or,if grown in pots,transplant the seedlings outside during March to July.

You can expect blooms,from April,through September,or October.The more you cut the flowers,the more they will bloom.

Globe Amaranth grows best,when planted in full sun,with well-draining fertile soil. It is a tough plant,that tolerates hot soil and drought,and can be cut back and left in the ground over winter.

Cut the young branches back to two sets of leaves,if you prefer a fuller looking plant. A disease resistant plant that also has few problems with pests.

Globe amaranth will attract butterflies, bees,and other beneficial insects and pollinators into your garden.

They make a perfect choice for drying,that can last up to a year,retaining most of their original colour!

Bodies repatriated to South America as five Murcia Nightclubs closed down

The Investigative Court of Murcia has opened proceedings for 13 crimes of reckless homicide following the fire in the Atalayas nightlife area last weekend,in order to clarify the facts and consider criminal responsibilities.

Currently,the court is waiting for the identification work to be completed, including completion of the autopsies by the forensic doctors of the Institute of Legal Medicine of the Region of Murcia. The investigation will then continue under summary secrecy.

Where autopsies have been completed the remains have already been repatriated to their families.The first to be so were those who resided in Caravaca de la Cruz,collected by four vehicles from the Salzillo Funeral Home.

According to sources from the Murcia City Council,three of the deceased will be buried in Caravaca,two others in the Murcia municipality and one will be buried in Molina de Segura.

In the case of the remaining seven,they will all be repatriated to their countries

200 Property managers to meet in Torrevieja

More than 200 property administrators will hold a one-day training seminar in Torrevieja later this month. The event will be organised by the General Council of Property Administrators of the Valencian Community.

To be held on 27 October, the tenth edition of this most prestigious training event will return to its origins, in Torrevieja, with the city's International Auditorium as its venue.

Property administration is a sector of great relevance in the Vega Baja, especially in those

of origin,five to Nicaragua and the other two will go to Colombia and Ecuador. Following the tragic deaths of 13 people at the Teatro Nightclub on Saturday,the Murcia City Council has ordered the sealing of five nightlife venues with orders to cease activity.One of them,the Spectrum nightclub,was closed because its license was not valid.

A representative of the Spectrum,Juan Pedro López,said that this has been a dance hall for 25 years and that the only pending procedure they had was the change of ownership."We had a name change but to do this you have to make a new request from scratch,even if it says the same activity," he indicated. López added that the organisation that now runs the venue is a cultural association,HMC Espectros,of which he is a part.

"In view of the deaths there has been a change of political view from the City Council.They have wanted to change the law and now they are closing all nightclub establishments," said López,who pointed out that they were notified of the closure just 45 minutes in advance.

towns that include large areas of residential tourist developments such as Guardamar del Segura, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Pilar de la Horadada and Rojales.

The administrator is generally the main legal reference when it comes to advising owners on everything related to the basic regulations on housing in Spain.

Murcia’s Local Police closing down the Spectrum Club

‘Give us this day our daily bread.’’

Adrian Quinn is an old friend who earns his crust (if you’ll pardon the pun!) as a bread salesman. Adrian is a hard worker, who would have made a good living at anything he turned his hand to, but is there any more noble occupation than distributing bread?

Furthermore, with the cost of living spiralling all the time, surely there is no greater value in the supermarket or local shop, than a loaf of bread? For around 2 Euro, nobody need ever go hungry.

Whilst the potato will always be associated with Ireland, we have just as great a love affair with bread – dating back a thousand years. The Normans showed us how to separate the bran and that is when white bread was born. It is the oldest human-made food and evidence has been found that bread was baked as far back as 10,000 years ago.

Back when I was a child, every housewife baked her own bread for her family. This has all changed nowadays, with the bulk of bread being sourced from the supermarket shelf or the local shop.

Still, the art of baking is practised in some houses right up until the present day, and whenever that glorious aroma of freshly baked bread hits my nostrils, I am transported back to a different time and the happy memories it invokes.

Our friend, Elsie, often brings me a

sample of her brilliant baking skills. My late mother-in-law was the best brown bread baker of all time. Pity she didn’t pass this skill on to any of her daughters!

Despite what some might have you believe, bread is not fattening. It is a staple part of a healthy diet, providing up to 70 percent of our daily calorie count. It provides the necessary carbohydrates to give us energy and ensure that our digestive system works correctly.

There is bread on the table for just about every meal in Ireland – and we don’t forget to leave the butter beside it – unlike in Spain!

Bread is a nutritious food. Remember that (whilst we are not recommending it!) men have lived for years on nothing but bread and water. This tells us all we need to know about the benefits of bread.

Like we said, we Irish don’t need any encouragement to graze on bread. If there was ever a doubt about this, just think back to February 2018, when the ‘Beast from the East’ came a -calling. Loaves were stacked in cupboards and guarded with the defiance of a Fort Knox security guard.

Same thing with the Covid lockdown, when my chest freezer – and everyone else’s, was packed with pans.

The ‘breaking of bread’ is often referred to down through history and symbolises much more than

just eating food. Sitting down together and ‘breaking bread’ was often seen as a conciliatory act of peace-making and goodwill. In biblical times, both in the Old and New Testaments, bread is a recurring element.

Bread in the bible also symbolises life, sustenance and divine presence. Indeed, didn’t Jesus himself include a reference to bread in the one prayer that he taught us; ‘give us this day our daily bread.’

Mind you, my Spanish grandchildren had a different view of the Last Supper, when, taking translation into account, the informed me on a Good Friday that Jesus and the rest of them ‘had their last bit of dinner last night!’ I was also told not

to worry because, despite the crucifixion, ‘Jesus woke up on Sunday morning without a bother on him!!’ But back to the bread … I remember when the first sliced-pans came to the shop. Up until then, you could buy either a pan loaf, or a batch loaf. The loaves were stuck together in the shop and were handled and sold without any wrapping – and still we survived!

My father had to have home-baked bread and was very dismissive of the white ‘shop bread.’ ‘It has nothing any good in it’, he would claim. We have come a long way from just making do with the pan or the batch loaf. There is so much choice from the array of bread on the supermarket shelf today. My

favourite bread is ‘Brennan’s Chia’. It has a lovely blend of seeds and flavour – and they say it’s good for you! But one of the lovely little treats to myself hasn’t changed for half a century.

I ask you, is there anything nicer than a round of toast made from a batch loaf? You toast it lightly, spread the Kerrygold butter unsparingly, and then top it off with a layer of marmalade. That is my favourite snack at any time of day or night … which reminds me; time to put the kettle on!

DON’T FORGET

A wedding cake is the only cake that can give you indigestion for the rest of your life.

Last month,it was confirmed that individual properties in Entrenaranjos will receive their letters in private mailboxes in each of their homes,rather than the communal boxes,and now it looks like parts of the Orihuela Costa may also follow suit.

The National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) deemed that more than 2,000

homes and businesses in the area, where more than 1,800 people are registered,will receive their letters door to door,no longer subjected to the inconvenience of collecting them from a multihome mailbox.

Now,Orihuela Council has received a notification from the CNMC in which it is agreed to start and process the procedure for the deli-

very method of ordinary postal shipments in Dehesa de Campoamor,Cabo Roig,La Zenia, La Zenia II,La Regia and Mil Palmeras.

These developments will no longer be considered special environments,thus ensuring that the delivery of ordinary postal items will be made to the home or mailbox of single-family homes.

ELCHE BIKE LANE FIGHT ELCHE BIKE LANE FIGHT

T T AKEN TO EUROPE AKEN TO EUROPE

The Compromís per Elx political group has registered a complaint with the Petitions Committee of the European Union with the aim of gaining EU support to force the reinstatement of bike lanes on calles Juan Carlos I and José María Buck in Elche.

Amid protests and complaints from residents,the newly formed PP and VOC coalition government decided to remove these bike lanes,despite the fact they were popular and constantly in use.

The spokesperson for the formation,Esther Díez,has indicated that these actions contravene the objectives of the European Green Pact that wants to achieve climate neutrality for the European continent in the year 2050.

Díez recalled that the infrastructure in Juan Carlos I had allowed a reduction in polluting emissions in the area.Furthermore,she has insisted that the elimination of these bike lanes perverts all subsequent expansion that has been paid for with European funds.

As the bike lanes were also funded by the EU,the money used to construct them may have to be returned,or,if they are reinstated,there will be more costs which will have to be funded by the taxpayer,who has already footed the bill for their removal.

On Friday the EU carried out the registration and now it has to be admitted for processing by the Petitions Committee,which then follows an examination process and then concludes whether it has to make any decision in this regard.

Once accepted for processing,the possibility opens up for any person or group to join this initiative to support the registry. For his part,the councillor of the area, Claudio Guilabert,has insisted that they are not going to use sustainable mobility as “a throwing weapon.”Guilabert has clarified to Compromís that if they want to continue resorting to institutions and writings, they can carry on doing so.

EUROPE LOOKS TO ALIGN HAND BAGGAGE STANDARDS WITH SPAIN

The FACUA-Consumers in Action association has welcomed the fact that the EU is promoting a community standard similar to the one that already exists in Spain, which

prohibits airlines from charging for carrying hand luggage into the cabin of airplanes. The Air Navigation Law states that "the carrier will be obliged to transport free of charge in the cabin, as hand luggage, the objects and packages that the traveller carries with them."It only considers as exceptions "safety reasons, linked to the weight or size of the object in relation to the characteristics of the aircraft."

REGIONALGOVERNMENTTO OPEN REVIEW INTO CALAMOSCAPARALYSIS

The Valencia regional government, now formed by a coalition of the PP and Vox, has announced a review of the law that paralyses the construction of 18,000 homes on the Valencian coast, including Cala Mosca on the Orihuela Costa.

The Minister of Territory, Salomé Pradas, has announced a review of the Territorial Action Plan for the Coastal Green Infrastructure (Pativel) that affects the sectors of Torreblanca Golf, Sant Gregori Golf, Puig beach, Bega de Cullera, Brosquil, Mareny de Tavernes, Rafelcaid in Gandia, and Cala Mosca in Orihuela.

The developments total 5,4 million square metres of land and feature 18,000 homes which were put into doubt by the Territorial Action Plan for the Coastal Green

Infrastructure (Pativel) approved in May 2018 and endorsed last year by the courts. However, the Minister of Environment, Water, Infrastructure and Territory, Salomé Pradas, recently announced that “the Pativel will be redefined, a plan that was approved with the backing of a good part of society”, a revision “that will make the environmental protection and sustainability with the arrival of investments in the Valencian Community.”

Pradas, however, did not clarify the status of all these urban developments that were paralysed for various reasons, whether or not they meet the Pativel requirements, in which case they would become protected non-developable land, with the promoters losing their urban planning rights.

Arts & Culture &

COMEDY WITH ACTS IS A VERY SERIOUS BUSINESS

ACTS will be performing an extremely amusing farce at the Benijófar Cultural Centre on 9th 10th and 11th November. If you like to laugh. and have fun with the cast of this play within a play, do book your ticket. It is one not to miss!

The story weaves the ins and outs of an amateur dramatic group rehearsing, dress rehearsing an Edwardian Melodrama, then facing first night performance.

The production reveals the hilarious errors in both sound effects and technical disasters, plus the antics of temperamental actors, director, and eccentric playwright. It could only happen in a farce!

If you have seen A CTS before you will know they produce quality amateur shows thanks to all their dedicated team.

It is not all about the acting. To get the show together our talented technical guys working lights and sound effects where timing and know how are essential for the show. Then there are the backstage crew and stage manager ensuring all props are available for each character and the set has all essential items. Of course, the set designers and carpenters together with painters create the necessary illusion for you the audience.

Also, behind the scenes are sponsors who advertise in our programme. We have the support of the local Theatres and their respective councils. We do most of our productions at Benijófar where the mayor accommodates our rehearsals and use of the Cultural Centre.

Proceeds go to local charities and other good causes. Come along and see the fun results. We value our audience support.

Tickets 10 euros each for 9th 10th 11th November Available from ….The Post Box Dona Pepa, The Card Place Benimar, The Post Room Benijofar, Quentin’s Algorfa, The Post Shop Villa Martin Or reserve by What’s app 672544026

FROM CROCODILE TO DAME

A true actor never breaks character....unless there's a spider on the stage! (Anon)

Mick Downes first got involved with the Adapt Theatre Group a couple of years ago when he was enticed by good friend and ATG member Sue Airey to try his skills treading the boards.

Back in the sixties and seventies Mick played the drums and sang in a dance band, so the idea of performing again was like a magnet. After appearing in the ATG version of Peter Pan asa “nonspeaking” crocodile Mick was hooked and last year after a last-minute change of cast, he stepped in as the panto dame Mrs.Scrubb in Pinocchio.

After the initial shock, Mick took to the role so well that he is repeating this year as Ali Baba’s love-lorn slave “girl” Morgiana. Falsetto voice and false boobs at the ready, anything can happen!!

For more info about the ADAPT Theatre group contact Eric at: ericberg2@hotmail.com or see website: https://adapttheatregroup.wordpress.com

STRIKE UP THE BAND

The Costa Blanca International Concert Band under the musical direction of Jeremy Davies will give it's first concert at the Union Musical, San Miguel on Saturday 28th.October starting at 7.30pm.

'Top of the Pops' will be the musical theme so come and join us for an evening of all your favourite hits, past and present. The band will be joined by a popular local singer. We are very much looking forward to this event, tickets are available from The Card Shop in Punta Prima and Benimar or by phoning Graham on +34 711 056343 or Pat on +34 646 031 584.

The band is totally international with musicians from the UK, Spain, Norway and Germany. We are always looking for more players to join us, contact Graham by phone (above) or email: robinsongraham256@googlemail.com. Alternatively, just come along to one of our rehearsals. We rehearse every Friday downstairs in the library, San Miguel from 4.30 pm to 7 pm, you will be made very welcome.'

COSTA BLANCA MORRIS DANCERS AT ‘EL BAR SC’, SAN CAYETANO

On Thursday 19 October 2023, ‘Costa Blanca Morris Dancers’ will be performing at ‘El Bar SC’ in the village of San Cayetano, near San Javier.

‘El Bar S C’ was opened by owners, Sally and Caroline, in July after a complete refurbishment and is proving popular with both English and Spanish residents, serving meals every day except Monday.

On 19 October they will be serving ‘English Afternoon Tea’ from 2.30pm and, at 3pm, there will be traditional English entertainment by ‘Costa Blanca Morris Dancers’ and their band. Currently believed to be the only Morris team in Spain, ‘Costa Blanca Morris Dancers’ perform at indoor or outdoor social or charity events and are

always looking for new members, men or women of any age. The dancers practice every Friday afternoon from 4 - 6pm at the Ayuntamiento, Plaza Florida, Pinar de Campoverde.

No previous experience is necessary as training will be given, so if you are looking for a fun and light exercise, contact the Squire, Jean Tonge, by e-mail at costablancamorrisdancers@yahoo.com

Tables can be booked for the ‘English Afternoon Tea’ by calling into ‘El Bar S C’, or by ringing Sally or Caroline on 711 030 590.

Proceeds go to local charities and other good causes.

Mick Downes as Mrs Scrub

PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH

Not Just a Church Service on a Sunday Morning!

Thursdays 12:00 – 1300: Exercise for the Elderly. Slow & Gentle exercise to music. This class is led by Pat Jarnet, our 80 yr old Career Fitness guru who has always worked in this field. (She used to be on tv with Mr Motivator) so we are in good hands. There are chairs that can be used to either sit in or lean on to do the various exercises. But you have to be able to laugh at yourself when you can´t – or can only half do things… Humour is a must!

Also on Thursday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 am we have our Card making class with Sue. We make Greeting Cards for all occasions, some chatter with a cuppa or companionable silence as we concentrate hard on cutting & colouring.

Mondays: Every Monday evening we have a Bible Study where we explore and discuss God´s Word. So many of us know “readings” from our youth, school or early adulthood. There is so much more to the bible. God´s word is as living and active today as when it was first written. The Bible is our handbook for living life well. It is the only book where the Author is present for each reading.

Tuesdays: A time for prayer, for our church, our community, our nation, our world. Together we can make a difference.

Every Friday 10:30 – 12:30 we have a Coffee Morning. An informal get together with your friends or come and make some new ones with cake & coffee – or tea! There is also an opportunity for Intercambio – to

put that bit of Spanish into practice with native speakers!

Last Friday of each month. 10:30 –11:30am SHARE Bereavement Counselling

As in my article last month. “Grief can be confusing, and many other things, but it can be a huge source of comfort to know that there are people you can call upon to support you; to sit with you, listen without judgment, and o?er help when you need it.

Grief is a common experience, yet so often, people try to endure it alone… While being alone at home surrounded by memories may have advantages for a time, sharing loss with others in a safe confidential space, offers support, comfort, and a safe space to talk about your grief. Our stories, as part of a collective group, can protect us and those with whom we share, from alienation and isolation.”

First Saturday of every other month

Did you know Aglow in the UK? In another country? Come along and meet ladies from different churches as we worship and share together. Aglow is a dynamic, global Kingdom movement with a single purpose: to see God's will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

And finally: Sundays 11:00 – 12:15

Evangelical Sunday service with Praise & Worship and Bible based teaching.

Pilar Christian Community Church. Calle Canalejas 3, Pilar de la Horadada. phil.molloypccc@gmail.com

English Service at 11am every Sunday. Info at: pilarchurch.com

PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH

Service in English every Sunday 11:00 – 12:15

Evangelical Sunday service with Praise & Worship and Bible based teaching. Pilar Christian Community Church. Calle Canalejas 3, Pilar de la Horadada. phil.molloypccc@gmail.com info at: pilarchurch.com

Over two years, that is how long the residents' association of Cabo Roig and Lomas estimate that the safety railing protecting one of the busiest promenades in Orihuela Costa has been in a dangerous state. The storms and the high humidity have corroded the Playa Flamenca railing to such an extent that much of it is now ërottení.

In order to prevent falls and accidents, the council has now had to install temporary fences to replace the damaged sections.

The PP-Vox government team says that they are aware of the problem and confirm that they are seeking a budget to repair and replace the railing.

The previous councillor of Infrastructure, £ngel Noguera (Cs), confirmed the lack of a budget, stating that the liquidation of the last budget and the enormous increase in electricity rates at the time stopped this and other projects from being carried out.

" Where every person matters butGodmatters most!

STILL NO FUNDING TO REPAIR PLAYA FLAMENCA FENCING

QUICKIE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ANSWERS Week 991

QUICK QUICK

ACROSS: 1 Objective; 8 Run; 9 Drive insane; 11 Decoder; 12 Prior; 13 Piracy; 15 Negate; 17 Reign; 18 Appoint; 20 Unemotional; 22 Rod; 23 Tasteless.

DOWN: DOWN: 2 Bar; 3 Creed; 4 Ignore; 5 Example; 6 Trepidation; 7 Underwent; 10 Incertitude; 11 Departure; 14 Content; 16 Famous; 19 Price; 21 Ass.

CR CR YPTIC YPTIC

ACROSS ACROSS

1.Shriek (6)

4.Market (6)

9.Alone (13)

10.Right (7)

11.Cogs (5)

12.Sorcery (5)

14.Perfect (5) 18.Cleanse (5)

19.Reap (7)

21.Eligibility (13)

22.Team (6)

CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE?

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

Solution on Page 22

(6)

1.Sew (6)

2.Landing-gear (13)

3.Plentiful (5)

5.Warned (7)

6.Simultaneously (2,3,4,4)

7.Metre (6)

8.Togetherness (5)

13.Detail (7)

15.Obscure (6)

16.Series (5)

17.Mean (6)

20.Attain (5)

ACROSS: ACROSS: 1 Battle-axe; 8 Ova; 9 Chamberlain; 11 Charles; 12 Stole; 13 Lahore; 15 Edison; 17 Story; 18 Dickens; 20 Illtempered; 22 Ass; 23 Yesterday.

DOWN: 2 Ash; 3 Libel; 4 Arrest; 5 Elapsed; 6 Connoisseur; 7 Sauternes; 10 Anachronism; 11 Celestial; 14 Royalty; 16 Adders; 19 Copse; 21 Era.

ACROSS ACROSS

1.Doesnít get drunk (6)

4. Hackneyed saying about Chileís reform movement (6)

9.Out of clothes? (13)

10.Painter taking a vehicle to the embankment (3,4)

11.Bondsman? (5)

12.Rates as a flower (5)

14.Join or untie badly (5)

18.Grown-up isnít right (5)

19.Expert goes to the gallery for a chemical (7)

21.Be overpresumptuous about what a dictator might do (4,9)

22.In ecstasy about art pen (6)

23.Bighead meets a villain with an Irish accent (6)

DOWN DOWN

1.Despicable disease (6)

2.Mad to fall off a chair (3,4,6)

3.Itís awfully easy to hide a small composition (5)

5.Abroken antler the Norman leader used for a light (7)

6.The Prime Ministerís craft? (7-6)

7.The cross one is Roman (6)

8.New ideas for the assistants (5)

13.Encourage to throw a drink (3,4)

15.Was out to get the bandage (6)

16.Amonth to live perhaps (5)

17.Aman has to observe the tenant (6)

20.Aterroristís mistake (5)

LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ (Answers on page 22)

1. Which carbonated beverage takes its name from the medical word for indigestion?

2. In which controversial film is the aversion therapy known as the Ludovico technique used on the central character?

3. Which man, the only winner of both an Academy Award and a Nobel Prize for Literature, once said of Shakespeare: "the intensity of my impatience with him occasionally reaches such a pitch, that it would positively be a relief to dig him up and throw stones at him."?

4. Which popular 'ball' game was banned in New York City from 1942 until 1976?

5. Which T.P. was 20th Century Fox's biggest movie star in the late 1930s?

6. Which tint of blue is named after a famous beach and tourist attraction in the southern hemisphere?

7. Which southpaw was nicknamed "the Rockhampton Rocket"?

8. A Mount Olympus is the highest point in which two E.U. countries?

9. Who painted the Virgin of the Rocks, or sometimes known as Madonna of the Rocks?

10. The following lyrics are all from songs with the word "Car" somewhere in the song title. Can you name the song?

a. You might never get rich, but let me tell you it's better than digging a ditch, b. Click clack open the door girls, click clack open the door boys, front door back door, clickety clack, c. Working for peanuts is all very fine but I can show you a better time, d. And your arm felt nice wrapped around

my shoulder and I had a feeling that I belonged, e. Who's that lady coming down the road, who's that lady

11. TOR is a software that enables anonymous communication. What does the acronym T O R stand for?

12. Marcelo Rios was the only tennis player from which country to reach number one in the ATP rankings?

13. "With Wings on their heels and Hope in their hearts" was a movie poster tag line for which critically acclaimed film?

14. Which haunting instrumental was played by the Apollo 10 astronauts as they circled the moon in 1969 and was the first single by a British musician to reach number one in the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1961?

15. What are the four most populated cities in France that have names ending with the letter "e"? One point for each correct answer.

16. Which writer, with a maritime expression for a pen name, once said: " It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly American criminal class except Congress."?

17. Which American soul singer and former girlfriend of Marc Bolan had a hit with the song Tainted Love in 1964?

18. Canadian Dr James Naismith is credited with the creation of which popular sport?

19. The name of which famous diamond translated means "mountain of light"?

20. Which film character has been portrayed by both Keanu Reeves and Michael Rennie?

Would you like to learn REFLEXOLOGY?

Reflexology courses are here on the Costa Blanca which means that anyone who would like to become a Reflexology practitioner can now train locally and not have to travel back to the UK.

Reflexology is a gentle art, fascinating science and an extremely effective form of therapeutic foot massage that has carved an impressive niche in the field of complimentary medicine. Reflexology is the application of specific pressures to reflex points in the hands and feet to stimulate and revitalize energy flow.

Reflexology is a completely safe form of therapy, as well as being a very relaxing and pleasant experience. The purpose of a course of treatments is to normalise the body’s functioning, to help break down tension and alleviate stress, and to improve nerve functioning and blood supply throughout the body.

Reflexology works best when it is used to treat the whole body, rather than specific conditions, and this, in turn, encourages the natural healing processes to work more speedily and efficiently.

The simplicity of a reflexology treatment belies its efficacy. No high-tech. complicated equipment is necessary. The technique is so simple it does not require years of training to master. A good practitioner needs a sensitive but sturdy pair of hands, a genuine desire to ease pain and suffering, compassion, intuition and an understanding of human nature.

Reflexology is not only effective with just adults. You can soothe a fractious infant simply by applying gentle pressure to the baby’ feet – an invaluable technique in the middle of the night, when a few hours of unbroken sleep are desperately

needed!

As well as babies, young children also seem to have a natural affinity for reflexology

The courses take 2-3 months to complete and qualification will only be given after 78 hours of study. Students will have 8 days of class work and at least 30 hours home study which must include client treatments and essays.

Anatomy and Physiology is part of the class study as practitioners need to understand the body’s systems fully to be able to treat their clients effectively.

Christine Quinlan has been running her holistic therapy business called Body Harmony since 2000 and has been based in La Marina for over 14 years and in her previous life in Cardiff she started Body Harmony over 19 years ago after being a retail manager for 20 years.

Christine was approached by several local community organizations in South Wales to start teaching Reiki and Indian Head Massage and she still goes back occasionally to run these courses and many of her students are now successful practitioners.

Christine has appeared on the very successful Mind, Body and Sol shows here with Reiki and Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candling and from that has come several enquiries about people wanting to learn Reflexology, so after liaising with the Reflexology Association, she launched her Reflexology courses here in 2007.

There are certain guidelines that must be adhered to when teaching Reflexology and the course has been accepted by the Reflexology Association and graded at NVQ 3 level. All course work and examinations are assessed by a local NVQ assessor before qualification

You may just want to have a Reflexology treatment for your busy and stressful life. If you would just like to be calmed and re-balanced, then come along to Body Harmony and enjoy being treated.

If anyone would like to learn Reflexology or just have a treatment, please contact Christine Quinlan.

Body Harmony International, La Marina. 966 795 103 or email on... bodyharmony44@gmail.com

Check the website.... bodyharmonytherapies.co.uk

Whilst part of the new Animal Welfare Law in Spain dictates that pets must be registered, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in the Valencia region has reported a cyber-attack on the database of the Supramunicipal Register of companion animals, which is managed by the Valencian Council of Veterinary Colleges with the computer application known as RIVIA. The Generalitat Valenciana has already notified the Spanish Data Protection Agency of the incident and has lodged a complaint with the National Police Force's Electronic Crimes Group.

The necessary measures have been taken immediately to minimise the negative effects of the attack, they say, and are in constant communication with the IT services of the General Directorate of Information Technologies and Communications and the IT services of the Veterinary Council.

To block the cyber-attack, appropriate technical measures have been applied and an action plan has been designed to improve the overall security of the current application.

Unauthorised access due to credential theft includes personal data of pet owners, such as name, surname, address, telephone, ID and email, hosted on the RIVIA. The RIVIA computer application is managed externally by the Ministry of Agriculture, so the cyber-attack does not compromise the computer systems of the DGTIC or other information systems of the Generalitat.

Despite the multiple security measures implemented in the RIVIA application, the attack managed to breach the system and in the face of computer crimes to which these systems are exposed, total protection cannot be guaranteed.

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

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

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

Come along to our large showroom in Elche and see our vast range of new and used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers. See page7.

We can assure you of the biggest and best choice of new and used cars in the area for price, choice and quality.

ENGLISH SPOKEN

AGE CONCERN BEREAVEMENTGROUP.

Have you lost somebody close to you?

Are you finding life difficult after a bereavement?

Come along and chat to other people in the same situation.

Starting on October 10th, then every Tuesday from 2-4pm at the Age Concern Centre, Calle Paganini, La Siesta, Torrevieja. 96 678 6887.

Everyone is welcome.

Alameda del Mar. Open 3 times a week for a programme of English speaking activities, support, information and advice with the support of Orihuela Council. Anyone wanting to join CCAsocial activities can pop along. Open 2pm -6pm Mondays and Thursdays, Wednesday 2pm - 5pm. You can register between 1pm & 2pm on those days, in the Cafe area where you will find Eva or Norah. email: communitycare@gmail.com

RAGS CLUB (previously Friendship Centre). Every Tuesday Lunchtime, From a Bun to a Banquet. At Graceys - upstairs La Zenia park in Lidl Carpark. COME AND PLAYRUMMIKUB.

bar/restaurant, Quesada. For

more info contact Chairman Tony Jenkins on +44 7576 117 222, Secretary Steve Hemingfield 0n Mob/Whats 711 011 373

The RAFACosta Blanca RMG is a social group of caring people and remains affiliated to the parent Association. Contact with the RAFAand the RMG is via the RAFAwebsite rafa.org.uk.

The Car of the Month at AUTOMOVILES CRESPO is a very attractive 2019 Ford Ecosport ST-Line Petrol which is priced at just 17,900 euro.

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

COMMUNITYCARE ASSOCIATION (CCA) Open to residents of Orihuela Costa over 60 years of age. Located at the Centro Civico

Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you with problem solving and well being for the over 50ís. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Home Visiting Team to visit a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee. Call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887. Or email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch now meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 5pm at the Lakeview

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ANOTHER MAD SCRAMBLE TO BUILD AT ANY COST

Orihuela Costa is developing in an ad hoc fashion with no real vision and no evidence of any structured town planning, This is hardly surprising as the authority, controlled by local politicians, are all based 34 kilometres away with no real interest in the area other than using it as a money making machine.

We all know that the coast contributes disproportionately to the coffers of Orihuela City, which its estimated to be worth over 100 million euro a year. Again this is all too evident as the ruling coalition looks to house building to keep the economy growing yet again.

Large scale construction sites are springing up again, in spite of the million unsold properties in the Valencian Community, just under 4,000 here on Orihuela Costa alone. The maximum limit of 4 floors also appears to be ignored as Cala Mosca has increased to 6 and now a rumoured new development is planning an increase to 10. Where will it ever end?

Anyone living in Orihuela Costa is all too aware of the lack of services in just about every sector of the community, from children who spend their entire educational years in portacabins to bereaved famies, having no municipal cemetery in which to bury their dead.

The list of insufficiencies is endless; no youth facilities, no

San Fulgencio Police introduce mobile radar

San Fulgencio Town Council is introducing mobile radar cameras in an effort to improve road safety in the municipality.

The Local Police have acquired a 'Velolaser' type speed camera to carry out their traffic control work in the municipality and monitor the maximum speed of vehicles on the streets. The Mayor and Councillor for Safety, JosÈ MarÌa Ballester, said that this initiative "will allow us to carry out a more exhaustive surveillance of traffic and reduce the risk of accidents".

Chief inspector CristÛbal RodrÌguez, said that the main advantage of this 'Velol·ser'

library, no day centre for the elderly, no services for people with disabilities, no social housing, no musical society, no casa de cultura, no emergency services centre, etc,

Added to this is the list of inadequate provision; low number of police officers, a part time Guardia Civil presence, limited ambulance coverage, negligible bus routes, are just a few examples.

We must also include the appalling road system, the lack of adequate footpaths, the criminal shortage of footbridges over the motorway and the N332, the total oversight of cycle routes, the dreadfully maintained roads, neglected and overgrown parks and green spaces. The list is endless. However, in spite of all these fundamental deficiencies there still is a mad scramble to construct housing on every parcel of spare land without due consideration to even the most basic needs of people who already live here as well as the potential buyers.

Many potential homeowners and likely future residents are attracted by the wonderful weather, the glimmering outdoor swimming pools, the glorious beaches and the local facilities, such as Zenia Boulevard.

How many purchasers research the education provision or the utilities and services they may need in the future? It is often only when you are living in an area that the many inadequacies become apparent.

Many Orihuela Costa residents believe that there are Orihuela politicians who don’t want people to be resident on the coast.

Many believe they would much prefer people to purchase expensive Costa property and use it for a just a few weeks

equipment is that it is "a very versatile device, as it can be installed on a motorbike, in a patrol car, or on a tripod at street level, which facilitates its regular use by officers for speed control in different parts of the town, both in the town centre and in the urbanisation".

The use of these devices is a response to the requests residents "who have observed infractions where vehicles exceeded the maximum speed limit," said RodrÌguez.

Local police officers have received the necessary training over the last few days to start using them very soon, which, according to the mayor, "will make San Fulgencio a safer town in terms of road safety".

each year, thus boosting the economy, adding to the tourist industry coffers with much needed non Spanish cash and of course reducing the local council expenditure.

It would appear that the term 'asset stripping' could well be very appropriate when considering Orihula City’s attitude to the Costas

WEIGH TO GO, GLADYS!

By John McGregor

Iimpatiently waited my place in the queue, and then at last my time had come. Encouraged by our leader Gladys I leapt on the scales. She fiddled with the weights before (almost) announcing the words I had been waiting to hear.

'Well done John, you've lost another kilo and a half - that's 84 kilos you are now. Well done!' I was elated.

'Well, that's it Gladys. That's my goal weight' 'Oh no, John, that´s only a guide to start with.' She consulted her chart. 'Right, then: your Goal Weight is 76 kilos. Hey, only eight to go, John!´

´Eight kilos? That's nearly an armful!'. I cracked the old Tony Hancock Blood Donor joke and Gladys roared with laughter. She was a star, one of the funniest women I've ever met.

Our Weight Watchers lecturer hailed from Northern Ireland, regularly coming out with hilarious things. She would hold up a big fruitcake and say:

´Now - who likes baking?´A few doubtful nods. ´Ah, to be sure who can be bothered wit' all that´... and she would launch into a diatribe * about the unnecessary and unwelcome effects of home baking on the waistline.

I had gone with my wife to the local WW class here in Spain - but I was the only man in a 25 strong group. I actually found the 'dieting' - if you could call it that – very easy, not like before in my previous marriage. Then I was married to a serial * dieter (lived on Corn Flakes and Shredded Wheat), but that one could tell you the calorific value of a blade of grass. In those days I was still drinking, but now having put down my pint for good I was able to concentrate on the subject - and combining this with a little exercise the kilos fell away.

For the only time in my life I became Teacher's Pet. Often at the end of the initial traumatic-for-some weighing-in after everyone was seated Gladys would announce loudly: ´OK everyone- let's congratulate the Slimmer of the Week, it´s John - again! (chorus of "boo, fix, creep´etc). My new friend Gladys would always ask me how I'd done it, to which I would always reply:

'We-ell, it was easy really. I just turn up at the table, and eat the delicious meals my lovely wife has cooked for us´. As it happened, my

wife herself was a model Weight Watcher, almost always losing the recommended amount every week, steadily moving towards her goal weight - but being a man I lost it quicker, much to everyone else's irritation.

The wonderful Gladys made me howl, encouraging us all the way with great stories about her eating problems pre-Weight Watchers – like how she always looked forward to Saturday nights,when her musician husband was sure to be out.

The fridge was always well stocked ready for

an unobserved naughty binge in front of the TV. But one night his gig was abruptly cancelled: he was cross and poor old Gladys hadn't even got started, so a miserable night in was shared by all.

One large weight-struggling lady often sat glassy-eyed amongst us, and when Gladys quizzed her one week about her non-existent weight loss she replied morosely:

teens.

Gladys, bless her, acted as though l'd won a Gold Medal at the Olympics as she presented me with my lifetime membership.

I carried on going for a few weeks to show support for my lovely wife who then also triumphantly made it, so we duly shared the whole experience together.

We still laugh today about that eventful period and sometimes bump into people we met on the course - and share a laugh while eying each others waistlines....

If you've ever been to Weight Watchers you will know that it doesn't teach you about dieting at all, merely a new weigh * of living: a new approach to eating and food that sets you up in life to learn and instinctively know what's good - and what's bad for you.

Now - the 64,000 calorie question: did I keep the weight off? Well, I admit, I have put a little back on, but as people had told me I looked quite gaunt at the time of hitting my goal weight, a few kilos back didn't reallv matter.

These days I'm usually just around the 85 kilos mark -OK, well over my goal weightbut when you consider I started off at 95 kilos, that means I shifted nearly three stone of blubber in real money -and I haven't put all that back on.

That is all down to WeightWatchers and my lovely friend Gladys. She who made me laugh a lot along the weigh * at the time and taught me all those good habits. I'm Glad she did!

*Sorry about the puns, couldn´t resist them!

STILL NO RAIN

As October began with higher than normal temperatures again, the latest report on the average value of accumulated rainfall from the beginning of the hydrological year (October 1, 2022) to September 26, 2023 is estimated at 561 l/m2, which represents around 11% less than the corresponding normal value to said period (632 l/m2).

´Hmm... well, it's a good job there's no calories in gin!´

'What?' shrieked Gladys. 'Whoever gave you that idea? No wonder you're not losing weight!´ The poor woman looked very embarrassed.

At long last my big day arrived. It had taken me five months, with a cruise holiday in between when I'd predictably gone off the rails - not literally - and had a minor setback, but I weighed in that great day smack on 76 kilos – I hadn't been that light since my late

The accumulated quantities are below their normal values in much of the Peninsula. In some areas of the northeast and southwest quadrants, in more isolated areas of Asturias, Cantabria or the Basque Country and in most of the Canary Islands, mainly in the easternmost ones, accumulated rainfall does not reach 75% of its normal value.

The drought situation has therefore not improved, and despite this, many local and regional bodies are still ignoring the situation and wasting water, whilst those most affected are battling to sustain supplies.

Proper vehicle maintenance is a crucial responsibility for all drivers,as it not only contributes to their safety but also that of other road

users.

One of the essential aspects of car care is the condition of the windscreen,a piece that plays a fundamental role in

the driver's visibility and,therefore,in road safety in general.

The first priority is to ensure that the windscreen allows adequate visibility of the vehicle's exterior environment. For this reason,driving with a windscreen in poor condition or with a break or crack that obstructs vision to the outside is considered grounds for a fine.

In fact,if a traffic officer identifies an excessive accumulation of dirt that affects the clarity of vision,he or she may impose a fine of 200 euro on the driver,although in no case does this entail withdrawal of points from the driving licence.

To drive a vehicle on the road,it is essential that the windshields are kept in a clean and sticker-free condition. The only badges allowed,and which must be present,is the ITV sticker (just one),the Environmental Distinction (Eco sticker),and ride share badge, where used.

As indicated in article 84 of the Law on Road Safety,traffic officers may immobilise the vehicle if it presents "defi-

ciencies that constitute a particularly serious risk for road safety",which could include the following cases:

Driving with the windscreen or the rest of the glass with damage or breaks that hinder proper visibility.

Driving with the windscreen or the rest of the windows with a layer of dirt or ice that makes proper visibility difficult.

Driving with the windscreen or the rest of the windows with films,stickers, curtains or other unauthorised elements that hinder proper visibility.The ITV sticker must be in the upper right corner of the windshield and the DGT environmental badge in the lower right corner.

Driving with a mobile phone holder attached to the windshield in an area that makes proper visibility difficult. In addition to visibility problems,a cracked or broken windscreen also weakens the structural integrity of the vehicle.Glass is already a weaker element than the metals or other elements that make up a car,and so weakening the structure further could have disastrous consequences.

DRIVING WITH A BROKEN WINDSCREEN IS NOT PÈRMITTED

AGE FOR FLU/COVID DOUBLE VACCINE LOWERED TO 60

Immunisation will begin in the province, starting in nursing homes, on 16 October

For the first time, children between 6 months and 5 years of age will also be protected from flu.

This Autumn and Winter, the Ministry of Health is launching the largest vaccination campaign against flu and covid so far with the expansion of ‘at risk groups’ now including about 900,000 people across the province of Alicante alone.

It will be the first time that the age for double immunisation has been lowered to 60 years. Previously it was established for those over 65 years of age.

Also for the first time, healthy children from 6 to 59 months are also included, some 80,000 minors in the province. In

this case it is only for the flu vaccination, due to the impact it has on this age group, given that they are, after the elderly, the ones who attract the largest hospital admissions due to flu. Until now it was only administered to children at that age with risk factors. In the age range between 2 and 4 years it will be inhaled for the first time, that is, intranasally, through the nose.

The communities of Galicia and Murcia both implemented it last year but in the rest of Spain this winter will be the first in which the campaign includes healthy children who do not have ‘at risk’ pathologies. Public Health experts have also included a new risk group that will now be immu-

nised against both viruses, flu and covid, these are smokers. This adds a further 316,000 people in a province that ranks fifth in the habit behind Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville. Health has now purchased 1.3 million doses for the entire Community, trying to reach the largest number of population susceptible to immunisation who wish to receive it.

People belonging to the risk groups for which vaccination against covid-19 and flu is recommended will be able to request an appointment from the GVA +Salut APP and from the Ministry of Health website from the beginning of the campaign which gets underway on 16 October.

HAPPY DAYS

The photo above shows Keith and Janet Franklin enjoying lunch at Castilla de San Miguel last Thursday on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary.

Both retired, Keith is the chairman of the Leytonstone Branch of the Royal British Legion, while Janet is the branch membership secretary. The couple travel 3 or 4 times a year between London and their property in San Javier where they

OVER 100 COMPLAINTS OF WASTE PROBLEMS VIAMOBILE

Following the introduction of a mobile app less than 2 weeks ago, via which members of the public could notify incidents relating to Urban Cleaning, Waste Collection and Public Road Maintenance services in Torrevieja, along with photographs and a geolocation, the City Council has received more than a hundred complaints.

The Councilor, MarÌa JosÈ Ruiz (PP) said that 75 correspond to Acciona 's urban collection and cleaning service although 61 of them have already been resolved. The councillor added that a small number of the communications correspond to other areas such as Parks and Gardens ñ to which they have been forwarded - and others are very generic and in many cases long standing, paving repairs and

spend time with their wide circle of friends.

The photo right is of Jane Wills and Robert (Bob) Smith of Campoverde, to most of their friends and acquaintances, a happily married couple. However, just last week the pair ran off to Gibraltar where they actually tied the knot on 5th October 2023.

Both are avid sports enthusiasts and have long been heavily involved in playing and in the organisation of local darts and golf. Our congratulations to them all.

TORREVIEJA DARTS LADIES ORG

FOUNDERS FORMAT WEEK 1

Friendly Chicas5 - 4Friendly Temps

Tipsy Tigers3 - 6Gap Girlz

Whacky Allsorts1 - 8CK1 Ladybirds

Primadonnas5 - 4Dolly Mixtures

LEAGUE TABLEPPts

Ladybirds18

Gap Girlz16

so forth, this service is provided by Orthem ( Hozono Global Group), who repair incidents on public roads. Ruiz indicated that there have been some problems activating the application. You have to search for it as "cityintouch" all one word, because initially, when you download it and enter a password and email, it appears blocked. However, the service then sends the user a message to the email they provided with an unlock code. From that moment on the tool works normally.

Friendly's Chicas15

Primadonnas15

Friendly's Temps14

Macklin's Dolly Mixtures14

Tipsy Tigers13

Whacky Allsorts11

Special mention to Claire Lumb (100) and Jackie Sullivan (114,111),newbies for the Gap Girlz and to Nina Mander-James playing her first match for the Tipsy Tigers and getting a win in her singles against a veteran Gap Girl.

Tiger Eileen Askew (140 x 2,100) opened her account with a 2-1 win over Gap´s Chelsea Campbell (140,121,100) and Tiger Pat Schofield astounded all with a 3 darter to check out on 99.

HOT DARTS: Eileen Askew (TT) 140 x 2, 100,Chelsea Campbell (GG) 140,121, 100,Diane Burns (DM) 140,Yvonne Rouffignac (GG) 134,Shirley Stephenson (WA) 133,Nicola Moseley (FT) 132, Sandra Crabbe (LB) 125,Lisa Ivill (TT) 124,Gena Woods (LB) 121,Jane Kelly (FC) 120,Jackie Sullivan (GG) 114,111, Julie Hallett (FC) 111,Ellie Attwood (FT) 108,Angie Philpott (DM) 108,Margaret Bowden (WA) 104,Simone de Lacy (TT) 101,Jane Barnes (WA) 100,Claire Lumb (GG) 100,Bliss Wright (GG) 100

HIGHEST CHECK-OUT: Pat Schofield (TT) D19-T19-D2 - 99

Smiling Jacks Golf Society

Good afternoon everyone and thank you once again for supporting Smiling Jack's Golf Society.

A great turn out today for this new event, although the course needed marshals to sort out the very slow pace, with 20 or 30 walkers playing very slowly and stopping the back 9 completely. But what a great day with fantastic company.

Firstly, a thank you to Harvey Deaton for using my leg to stop his ball going out of bounds. He said, “I heard the thud on the buggy”, but I reassured him that it wasn't the buggy that was crying.

A big thank you also to Ger and Emma for looking after us today and to mi Julie for the fabulous food today. They all love your food.

LO CRISPIN GOLF SOCIETY

NOMINATED PAIRS AT FONT

DEL LLOP

On the 4th. October 31 members and 1 guest competed for Lo Crispin Golf Society's final 'major' of the year, our Nominated Pairs, at Font Del Llop. Almost perfect weather for golf prevailed throughout most of the day. Unfortunately however the course generally was in a poor condition. In particular many of the greens had some sand on them and a number had bare patches.

To top it off we had to play the first hole again at the end of the round as for some reason Hole 6 was closed. We were not informed of this prior to arrival on the day. There appeared no sign of any major work or repairs happening on the hole !

Following the game we returned to the Lo Crispin Tavern, where tapas were supplied and the day's prizes distributed.

N.T. P. on Par 3s

Hole 3 - Tony Grainger, Hole 8 - Mick Laverick

Hole 12 - Sarah Potter, Hole 16 - Nobody managed to reach or stay on the green

1st. Place (and winners of the Nominated Pairs) - Richard Brady and Steve Price with 40 pts.

2nd. Place - Ian Stuart and Andy Quinn 38 pts. (on count back)

3rd. Place - Padraig and Margaret O'Brien 38 pts.

The 2s 'pot' was won by Sarah Potter and the Free Game Draw by Andy Quinn.

Stephen Harrington (Membership and Handicap Secretary)

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB with Richard Willey

CARP R US FISHING

Thursday 5th Carp-R-Us fished the El Bosquet complex, round 6 of the Summer/Autumn series. We had one member withdraw for health reasons so in the end we ten fished.

We had a glorious sunrise at the time of the draw and we were using pegs 1A to 15, we fished five on each section.

Now for the scores:

Nearest the pin on 3 was Jimmy from the Trinity, Nearest the pin on 13 was Morten Røren, Nearest the pin in two on 2 was Jonny.

In second place with 34 points was Henry Steel, well done but no cigar, but the winner, with 37 points and a new handicap of 13, is Mr Vice, our very own Tiny Isaac's.

The winner of the infamous BLUE JOHNNY on count back was our very own Philly, well done.

Again, I would like to thank you all for your great support of Smiling Jack's and again thank you the Ger for your support and for donating the raffle prize of a free Smiling Jack's Golf Day. The winner of the raffle was John Rooney's mate, well done.

Unfortunately, one member fished the wrong peg and had to be disqualified. One member caught fish but decided not to weigh in.

First was on peg 1A was Dave Hutchinson with 21.32kg using pole and pellet. Willy Moons was second from peg 15 with 17.40kg method feeder, third was Trevor Morrey from peg 3 and fourth from peg 5 was Jeremy Fardoe.

QUESADA ‘A’ WIN AT PINES B

The Club Quesada A sit in second place after returning a 8-2 away win against The Pines B in division one of the Costa Blanca Independent Pool Winter League.

Craig Lambert,Gary Dack,Steve Grundy,Kevin Williams and Jason Bear wracked up wins for Quesada.

Flyods defeated The Laguna Tavern B 8-2,Happy Days Too B defeated The Cafe Almoradi 6-4,The Club Quesada B suffered a 7-3 home loss against The Pines A.

The La Hacienda suffered a 8-2 home defeat against visitors and league leaders Happy Days Too A. The Laguna Tavern A and The Olde 9th Young Boys went nose to nose in a 5-5 draw.

The Olde 9th Shakers suffered a 6-4 home loss against Algorfa Top End Bar.

VICTORY IN THE WINTER LEAGUE

Lovely to be back playing competitive bowls again with a great win for Vistabella in their first game of the winter league on Wednesday 4 October Playing at home we managed a clean sweep Vistabella 10-0 Bonalba Broncos Comfortable wins for all our four

teams Scores 28 - 12, 21- 13, 16-10 & 29-8.

Well played all Vistabella bowlers. After the match we took our guests down to the Orange Bar where we all sat had a lovely meal together.

Contact: richardwilley321@gmail.com -

Tel:698 925 932

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

On Saturday 30th September, with temperatures in the 30s, San Miguel played their annual friendly against Emerald Isle with our ladies at the away venue and the gents on home turf.

San Miguel gents won their match 103 shots to 88, retaining the trophy. The highest winning triple were Stan North, Rab Harvey and Mike Douglas who won 28 - 6.

Unfortunately, the ladies did not fair so well, losing by just 10 shots overall 46 - 56. The highest winning triple were Gill Brimley, Anne Young and Gail Willshire winning 159. Reluctantly Mary Whitelock had to hand the trophy over to Marion Willicott, but she is already planning next year’s campaign.

On Wednesday 4th October San Miguel played their first Winter League match and welcomed the mixed team from Javea/Calpe - The Collaborators. For San Miguel it was a good morning, winning on 3 rinks, 8 points to 2 and 93 shots to 58. Our highest scoring rink was Fred Willshire, Gail Willshire, Jan Farmer & Allan Patterson, winning 28:10. A great start to the season.

However, after the match 2 ambulances had to be called - the first for one of our spectators who had a fall (suspected broken hip!!) , the other for one of the visiting team, who we are pleased to say was discharged from hospital that evening. We really don't need days like that!!!

On Thursday 5th October San Miguel hosted

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB

Saturday 30th and our 2 Trevors organised a social with a meal at Paulo's restaurant at the Sports Complex. Mrnu was chicken – ribs –vegetable lasagne and I kid you not the ribs were like heaven on earth.

The evening continued with a raffle, play your cards right and karaoke. Now I was told as a 9 year old that I cannot sing and that has stayed true all my life – but those that can sing make a great show.

John Rae is a natural on the microphone, and Lenny Daniels does a marvellous Frank Sinatra, but for me personally Mick and Desna's rendition of I've got you stole the show. Thank you everyone involved for a great evening.

This week also saw the return of the birds to their aviary this year the flock contains

QUIZ FROM PAGE 14:

1.Pepsi (dyspepsia), 2.A Clockwork Orange, 3.George Bernard Shaw, 4. Pinball, 5.Tyrone Power, 6.Bondi Blue, 7.Rod Laver, 8.Greece and Cyprus, 9.Leonardo da Vinci, 10.a. Car Wash (Rose Royce), b.Riding In My Car (Car Song) (Woody Guthrie), c.Drive My Car (The Beatles), d. Fast Car (Tracy Chapman), e.Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car (Billy Ocean), 11.The Onion Router, 12.Chile, 13.Chariots of Fire, 14. Stranger On The Shore (Mr Acker Bilk), 15.In order:Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Lille, 16.Mark Twain, 17.Gloria Jones, 18.Basketball, 19. Koh-I-Nor, 20.Klaatu (The Day the Earth Stood Still)

a touring team from Congresbury Bowls Club from Bristol in England, who were over on a ten-day tour in Spain.We enjoyed a lovely friendly game of bowls with San Miguel winning on all four rinks.The shots were 86-32. The highest winning rink was Anita Brown, Ron Peters, Mary Whitelock and Ron Nairey who won 26-3.

Congratulationsshould also go to the rink of Jan Farmer, Janet Parr, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire who scored a Hot Shot!!!!

On the other 3 rinks San Miguel played friendlies amongst themselves, home team in red, away team in white, which resulted in a win for the whites 47 shots to 34.The highest winning rink was Gary Newark, Ian Hope, Paul Hayward and Dave Young 21-9.

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place on Wednesdays from 1.30pm for 2.00pm - 5 euro for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and bowls available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1.45pm, by appointment ONLY. To book, please call Dave or Lynn Greenland on +34 667 207 508.

We welcome all bowlers who would like to join San Miguel B.C. as we are a unique club we only pay owner fees and a club fee and NO LEAGUE RINK FEES.

For further information on San Miguel B.C please contact club secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905 or club president Alan Campbell on 606 676 118

BY BARRY JONES

Penguins, Eagles, Robins, Sparrows, Gannets, Mallards and the Penguins got away to a flying starts winning all 3 of their disciplines. Good luck all for the rest of the season.

Our League Captains and selector were elected and they are Margaret Finlayson, Norman Ship and Garth Slater and we wish then Good Luck in their decisions.

League selection sheets went up this week, so it really does feel like the start of a new season and hopefully a successful one.

New members and spectators are always welcome, basic instruction can be arranged (if required)on request, But there is always seating available to watch games on the terrace, while chatting to other members.

Our monthly quiz starts again this month Oct 23rd, contact Trevor 966 79 0346 to book a table.

Dave Hadaway

SUDUK SUDUK O SOLUTION O SOLUTION

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB

The Winter League started with the Isle travelling to Country Bowls and as expected it was a tough start with home team winning 8-2, an aggregate of 84-54

N Davis M Oakley S Elvin M Dyer 20-18

Emerald Isle welcomed Congressbury Bowls club on Tuesday and it turned out that home advantage came through with Isle winning. Great day for all SAPS is on Sat at 1pm where you can have 2 hours of coaching, bowling with shoes and bowls supplied if needed, and with a bar all for only 5 Euros . ELWYN MORRIS

As September ended we played host to the Congresbury BC Touring team, from the UK. I don’t have individual results but I understand everyone had a great time, points shared 2-2; with San Luis winning the overall shots.

Apparently the start of the winter season has arrived, although with the heat continuing as it has, it means that the first week of October does NOT feel like Winter – or even Autumn!

The week began with our 2 wood OPEN mixed trips on Monday. With just 10 ends per game to make an impression, each end was hard fought. The winners were a team skipped by Debbie Perryman, ably assisted by John Jukes & Graham Richardson, second was Pete & Lisa Bonsor, with Peta Rhodes, third was our own Ian & Sue Kenyon with Neil Morrison. Thanks to Stewart Hamill for organising it and to everyone who assisted and to all the players who took part in the

El Rancho Bowls Club

On Wednesday our Winter League team, The Rowdies, played at San Luis against their rather strong team.

They were given a warm welcome and enjoyed the match.

Most matches were reasonably close in result, but the Rowdies came away without a win, but are getting some valuable and enjoyable bowls.

Frances Johnston, Trevor Witcher, Judy Foley and Diane Yates 6-32. Chris Ziepe, Ann Taylor, John Ziepe and Bob Taylor 1114. Bill Johnston, Pam Harris, Jim

competition, which “was played in the best spirit and traditions of the bowls community”.

After what seems like a long absence, on Wednesday 4th, we finally got back to Winter League.

It was a fairly steady start at home against El Rancho Rowdies, but gradually our team settled back into the 2 wood routine and took a clean sweep of 10pts-0, 85 shots-46. Well done to everyone; Catherine Morrisroe, Bill Webb, Noel Morrisroe, Scott Malden 32-6, Jan Pocock, Mike Veale, June & Keith Jones 14-11, Jane & Stewart Hamill, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 20-15, Dave Blackie, Trish Reilly, Sandra Burrows, Pat Reilly 19-14.

Next week sees the start of the Friday Southern League followed by the Monday South Alicante League. Here’s to an enjoyable, successful and healthy winter season, good luck to ALL our teams.

Eastwood, Adrian Ham 15-20. Sheila Cox, Dave Haynes, Mike Cox and Marion Haynes 14-19.

Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho. For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com.

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB by Sheila Cammack

Photo Above: The men met at San Miguel while the ladies played at The Isle

DIVISION 1

CK1 Lads2-10Mind the Gap

Domignomes12-0Freakie Taverners

Hub Hyenas11-1Milo's

Tipsy T Toppers6-6CC's Bees

Leeson St Trotters4-8El Capitan

DIVISION 2

Illy's Oldies11-1Pint Depot Queens

Fallen Angels10-2Tipsy Toad Tiaras

Fire Station10-2Hub Hellraisers

Danny's Bar7-5Domino's Desperados

Tasty Taverners4-8CK1 Ladybirds

LEAGUE TABLES 05/10/23

DIVISION 1PPtslegs

Domino's Domignomes1212

Hub Hyenas1211

Mind The Gap1210

El Capitan128

Tipsy Toad Toppers116

CC's Bees116

Leeson Street Trotters104

CK1 Lads102

Milo's101

Freakie Taverners100

DIVISION 2PPtslegs

Illy's Oldies1211

Fire Station1210

Fallen Angels1210

CK1 Ladybirds128

Danny's Bar127

Domino's Desperados105

Tasty Taverners104

Hub Hellraisers102

Tipsy Toad Tiaras102

Pint Depot Queens101

180's: Pete Spence - Tipsy Toad Toppers, Andres LiamazaresEl Capitan, Ben Kernehan - El Capitan

High Finish: Paul Tollafield 116 - CC Bee's

DIVISION 1

CK 1 Lads v Mind the Gap

Modest scores on both sides still allowed a 0-3 advantage to the champions. Two more were added in the pairs before Lads posted their 1st leg a blistering effort from Steve Dalton 2x100,121,2x140 and both doubles, 1-5. Kevin Wood made it 2-5 in a real "ding dong" with "Esco", the latter recording 100, 121,140,96, but earning just one leg.

Gordon Cowan edged out Dalton for the draw, Darren Sanderson defeating Les Adams for the 7th. Lads actually outscored Gap in the tons department. POTM - Dalton - Salt.

Dominos Domignomes v Freakie Taverners "Nomes" wrapped up the 3's without reply through Dave Wharton, Chelsea Campbell and Nigel Justice. Suso Madrid providing 140,100. Ditto the pairs, Ricardo Perez hitting 3x100 and a 72 and 60 out. Matt Smith 3x100 and Campbell D2,D12. Freakie Ernie Willis 85,95,95,100 doing his upmost for the visitors, with little success.

Mark Farmer ensured the hosts both points with a 2-1 victory over John Boden, Farmer going one down before levelling with a 66 out and finally D5. Willis ran Wharton close, pushing the "Nome" to 3 legs. Best of the rest, Smith 100,105 ,2x140, over Maria Garcia and Perez 5x100 in the 11th leg over Mitch Halliday 81,123. POTM - Perez - Boden.

Hub Hyenas v Milos

Billy Dolling and Amanda Skinner to no avail. Trotters reversed the trend in the pairs winning 2 of the 3 available for 2-4. Ben Kernahan adding a 2nd maxi in his victory with Vycka Bobinas.

Needing 3 more legs for victory, Caps managed 4, the best of which Liam Lumb's 100,118,125,2x140 winning effort over Alex Nikolov and Ed Klimonis's POTM performance over Skinner Ed K. hitting 2x100, 2x125, 2x140. Yvonne Rouffignac beating Chris Logan for POTM. 52 tons or more in the match.

DIVISION 2

Illy's Oldies v Pint Depot Queens

Maggie Morgan was Queens lone victor earning her POTM. Marie Cummins hitting a magnificent 156 in her singles but still unable to beat Eric Allworthy. Craig Miller managed to find 3 winning doubles for a deserved POTM. Steve Parkin contributed 2 more winning outs.

Fallen Angels v Tipsy Toad Tiaras

Narrowly outscoring the hosts by a ton, the Tiaras nailed 6 ton+ and 9 80+´s, often getting first throw for out to no avail, Angels taking advantage in 10 of the 12 legs. Only Pat Schofield (140, 135, D2) and Lisa Ivill (D5) could beat them to it. POTM Sharon Crane (103) scored consistently in the last leg, getting down but not out before POTM Graham White (17-D16). James McKay, Mike Tierney, Tony Spiers and Eric Manders also shone for the Angels with Eileen Askew (140, 100) and Simone de Lacy (134) adding sparkle for the Tiaras.

Fire Station v Hub Hellraisers

Station enjoyed a fine opener with several players excelling, namely, Tim Clarke, Robert Sturvivant and Robbie Monks. The latter hit100,140 in his singles, but lost the leg to Linda Davis. The consistent Sue Spiers was Raisers other leg winner in the pairs with Cheryl McGlynn. POTM - Clarke - Davis.

Dannys Bar v Dominos Desperados

Dannys were without Hotshots Bob Smith and Jane Wills / Smith who were involved in a very important pairs match in Gibraltar. Congratulations. Although missing 2 players Dannys still managed a narrow victory, they do after all have 22 players signed on.

Hoping to improve on last terms 2nd place, Hub got off to a reasonable start entertaining Milos in this seasons opener. Decent performances from Mark Ellis, 140, Bob Taylor 100,122 and Dave Bracken 85, 123 helped the hosts to an early 3-0 advantage after the triples.

All 3 pairs went the same way, Ellis adding more tons and 2 outs, the score 6-0.

Dave Rowlinson put in a POTM and match winning performance against a high scoring Angel Gallardo. Cain Garcia overcame Bracken 1-2, for Milos POTM, Ellis concluding the game with a 74 out the evenings highest.

Tipsy Toad Toppers v CC Bees

Paul Tollafield got Bees off to a flyer with a 1st leg out on 116, Richie McSweeney and Tollafield making it 0-3. Tons from Phil de Lacy, Pete Spence and Andy Gildea of no use. Spence posted a maxi with Graham Solomans for 1-3, McSweeney and Reg Christopher adding a 4th for the visitors. Dave Askew and Paddy Moran closing the 1st half for Toppers.

Andy Rutter, Askew and Graham Solomans edged Toad ahead with the 1st 3 singles, Paul Christopher making it all square with 2 to go. Moran ensured at least a point for Toad, Dougie Adkins 123,125,100 winning the 12th for a draw. POTMSpence - Paul C.

Leeson St. Trotters v El Capitan

Caps banged in 6 three figure scores in the triples to include a maximum from Andres Liamazares. A good response from

Doms confidently started with the opening 2 legs courtesy of Paul Chick and skipper Mike Langan. Dannys response was to take the next 4. John Giggs 140, added the 1st singles to an earlier win, now 5-2.

Doms didn't lie down and levelled through wins from Eunice Letts, Chick and Damien Lambert. Unfortunately the comeback stopped in the 10th, Dannys converting the remaining 2 via Steve Faldon and Rob Norbury. POTM - Giggs - Chick.

Tasty Taverners v CK 1 Ladybirds

Birds took a healthy 2-4 lead into the 2nd half via outs from Donna Ralph, Gena Wood (2) and Sharon O'Rourke, Sandra Crabbe 121,91. Ruth Gwilliams Nikki Dean replying for the Tasties. Steph Broadfoot 124,107 Sharon Williams 121. Williams hit D6 for 3-4 only for Ralph 133,D9, Angie Philpott D1 and Kirsty Green D16 to make it 7 and 2 points. Sonya Lock added a 4th for Tasties, Wood concluding matters on D10. POTM - Williams - Wood.

Dave and Cain

Linda and Tim