The Leader Newspaper 13 November 2023 - Edition 997

No 997 Monday 13th - Sunday 19th November 2023

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LEV ANTE VE TERANS KEEP A PROMISE TO REMEMBER

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nce again veterans from across the region turned out on Sunday in large numbers at Capilla de las Mil Palmeras, to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life, to keep alive the flame of hope that the loss they gathered to remember was not in vain, and to particularly honour those family, friends and colleagues who gave so much for our freedom.

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Members of the public and veterans were joined in tribute by the British Vice Consul, Sara Munsterhjelm, María Nieves Moreno, the Pilar de la Horadada Councillor for International residents, as well as councillors, political representatives and guests from a number of local municipalities, so as to keep the flame of our freedom burning, to ensure that it is never taken for granted, nor that complacency is allowed to arise in its preservation.

This year, the fifteenth occasion that the ceremony has been held in Mil Palmeras, proved to be slightly different.

The sad demise of the usual organisers, The Orihuela Costa and District Branch of the RBL, had put the annual service in doubt, but with the mantle picked up by the Levante Veterans Association, there was little difference as the arrangements were seamlessly put in place by local volunteers.

Pastor Phil Molloy, of the Pilar Christian Community Church, was also making her debut performance, preaching to a congregation of over 600 attendees, the largest expat Remembrance gathering across the whole of Spain, many of whom were following the event outside, on a large screen, erected by the Pilar council.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 REMEMBRANCE There were further debut performances from The Costa Blanca International Concert Band, which played throughout the 45-minute service and from popular local entertainer Nikki G, who gave a moving rendition of ‘There You’ll Be’, the theme from the film ‘Pearl Harbour’.

Prior to the service the splendid Torrevieja Pipes and Drums had led a Parade of Standards, featuring veterans representing the Royal Navy, The Royal Marines Association, The Submariners Association and The Merchant Navy. They were welcomed into the church just prior to 11am.

Ian Gibson of the JB Just Brass Band was back after a 5-year absence, to play the Last Post and Reveille, after which Pipe Major Brian Day played ‘Hector the Hero’, a classic lament penned by Scottish composer James Scott Skinner in 1903, written as a tribute to Major-General Hector MacDonald, a distinguished Scottish general around the turn of the century.

In her sermon, given in both English and Spanish,

Monday 13th - Sunday 19th November 2023 Pastor Mulloy spoke of remembering, respecting and honouring all those who died giving their lives for our freedom. She spoke of man´s inhumanity to man, her heartache at what is going on in Israel and Palestine at the moment, as well as the serious conflicts in Ukraine and in Guatemala.

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She asked that we pray and help with aid where we can, and pray and pray, for the innocents, for those in dire need of life saving surgeries and at this point even basic medical care, especially for the children.

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Following the readings by the the Vice Consul Councillors and others, sisters Angelina and Leticia Bergmann, representing the children of the world, took forward the candle of peace, after which they read the Children’s Citation for Peace, again in English and Spanish.

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The service concluded with the national anthems of Spain and the United Kingdom after which the standards were paraded out of the church as the congregation united at the Garden of Remembrance where the Vice Consul led the laying of wreaths and crosses to the fallen.

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We will remember them.

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ARREST IN PILAR DE LA HORADADA FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF BRITISH WOMAN he Civil Guard has arrested a 22-year-old Moroccan man for the alleged sexual assault, with carnal access - rape - of a young British tourist. The detainee has been placed at the disposal of the Investigative Court in Orihuela, which has ordered his release pending further enquiries.

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The events occurred on August 15, 2022, when a young British woman who was on holiday with her family suffered a sexual assault near a well-known leisure area in Pilar de la Horadada. The victim reported the assault but was unable to provide any information about the assailant.

After reconstructing the events,

however, the judicial police determined that the victim was with a friend when she met the aggressor. When the aggressor was left alone with the victim, he took the opportunity to carry out the sexual assault.

The investigators were able to procure a photograph showing the friend of the alleged aggressor, which led the agents to Logroño, in La Rioja. There, with the collaboration of the Logroño Local Police and the Organic Unit of the Judicial Police of the La Rioja Command, they were able to identify and locate the young man who accompanied the alleged aggressor.

After more than a year of analysing evidence, the alleged perpetrator of the sexual assault was eventually identified: a young man of no fixed abode, who already had a record of crimes against property in Pilar de la Horadada.

Once identified, the Civil Guard and the Local Police of Pilar de la Horadada joined forces to search for and arrest the suspect.

On October 10, the arrest was carried out of a 22-year-old man of Moroccan nationality in Pilar de la Horadada. He was subsequently charged with the crime of sexual assault with carnal access.

300k for repairs to Orihuela Costa Civic Centre Just a few cracks intially, but as it gradually subsided, and movement became apparent in the building’s foundations, much larger fractures appeared in multiple walls throughout the entire structure, indeed in ten years of community use it was never awarded a ‘Certificate of Occupation.”

650,159.29 euros to Mettas SL. It was completed in November 2011 and the story of its ruin began at the beginning of 2019. On January 9 of that year, council technicians detected subsidence in the exterior grounds, but it was not until December that users were finally evicted.

Now, the surveyor engaged by the Orihuela Council has said that if a decision is taken to make the Ramón de Campoamor civic centre safe for future use, it would cost around 300,000 euros to carry out the necessary repairs.

The council architect then called for urgent action but six months later nothing had been done. Although the guarantee had expired, a provision in the law saw Emilio Bascuñana's executive open a denuncia in February 2021 insisting that Mettas correct the defects, but with no success.

The closure of the building meant the expulsion of Orihuela Costa Community Care, and many other local community groups. In some cases groups were forced to close down, as the decision coincided with the beginnings of the pandemic. Today the building remains a ghost structure.

The construction of the Ramón de Campoamor centre was awarded in 2010 for

Three years down the line the PP-Vox council has yet to express its intentions.

Meanwhile, the PSOE has asked the government team to explain why the denuncia that was notified to the company has not been resolved, with Carolina Gracia adding that she believes the company can still be required to resolve the building's problems.

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AVCRL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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proposal of projects and actions to be pursued during the next financial year, which can be found in English at: https://onx.la/0b099, the new board of directors was elected as follows:

The meeting was mediated by the Assn Vice President and spokesman, Tomás Moreno Trancón, who began by thanking the council for the use of the Assembly Room in which to hold the AGM.

PRESIDENT: Tomás Moreno Trancón, VOCAL and TREASURER: Liam Antony Kiley. SECRETARY: Adolfo Hernández García. Members: David Torres Sola, Candelaria Melero Pérez, Francisco Javier Morales Herrera, María Augusta Rivas Maldonado, Pilar Gómez Magán, Amber Gintare, María José Sánchez Crespo

oinciding with the fifth anniversary of the founding of the association, the AVCRL AGM took place on Friday in the Orihuela Costa Town Hall. The meeting was broadcast live via Facebook.

He reported a doubling of memberships during the last 12 months, with 276 new enrolments received this year, taking the total number of members to over 500.

Following the report of actions carried out by the association in the last financial year, and the

Finally, the new President thanked all those who have represented it over the past year, also welcoming recent members in the hope of working together to improve the environment of Orihuela Costa.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY REMEMBER MARCELLA THE DANCING QUEEN Pool players, dancers and many others contributed to a very successful day recently at Drivers Bar, Villamartín, raising 1,034 euro in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

Mike Vokes organiser Kathy Erangey (right), with supporter Alison Francis

The day began with over 20 pool players arriving around midday. They paid and played, many with considerable skill, throughout the day until early evening. Congratulations and thank you to the winning pool players, John Nunn, Malcolm Sopp & George Chisholm, who donated their winnings to the charity.

Bingo enthusiasts also came to support the event and join in the fun. The evening entertainment was provided by the fabulous Rock n Roll artist, Johnny Scott, who was a good friend of Marcella.

Many of Marcella´s Rock n Roll dancing friends were there, some having travelled from England to pay tribute to Marcella by supporting the day.

All attendees bought generous amounts of raffle tickets, and there were many happy winners.

Marcella’s family and the fundraiser organisers, Kathy Erangey and Mike Vokes, would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the success of the day. Generous vouchers were donated by Havana Bar, Sports Bar of Playa Flamenca, CCs of La Zenia, Maschi’s Bar of Lomas de Cabo Roig, Sliders Bar of El Galan, Hepburns at Drivers Bar, Smiling Jacks of Cabo Roig, Macklins Sports Bar of Via Park 3, Bar Liquid of Cabo Roig, Willow Café of Villamartín & Playa Flamenca, and Vanilla Hair of Villamartín.

Marcella´s daughter, Ann Marie, donated some lovely hand-made bowls, and a trampette was donated by Mike Vokes´s daughter, Sofia. Bottles of spirits and wine were donated by Jim Dunne, Y.O.L.O., The Post Shop Villamartín, O´Riordans,

The Ale House, Drivers Bar, Wee Rock Café, Boris Bar, The Tavern, Lime Bar and Illy´s Pub. Johnny Scott made a very generous cash donation. Heartfelt thanks you to you all. Kathy and Mike would also like to thank the new owners of Drivers Bar, Margaret, Peter, Glenis & Alan, who took over only a few days before our event and embraced it wholeheartedly, despite having been thrown in at the deep end – thank you so much!

Thanks also to Wayne Theobald for managing and scoring the pool competition and to all the warm hearted people who came to help us raise money for the Irish Cancer Society in memory of Marcella Kennedy.

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GEARING UP FOR CHRISTMAS Ball and The Palm Tree in Consum Square both for The Debra Charity.

Recently Janet Ford and Lonée Hopwood, founders of CBS, presented euro 500 to AAN. Pictured here are Janet Ford and Lonée Hopwood as they handed over their donation to Brenda Bentley and Lesley Snell of AAN.

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he Costa Blanca Singers are a local group within La Marina urb who first started singing in September of last year. In that time, their growth in members has continued to increase.

The aim of the Costa Blanca Singers is to share their talents at local events when asked to sing. Among their performances in their first year, The Costa Blanca Singers sang at the El Raso outdoor theatre helping to raise funds for Ukraine, Camping International Butterfly

As a non-profit making group of singers, all proceeds are donated to local charities.

Watch out for them in December as they sing at The Winter Wonderland in La Marina, Quesada for The Royal British Legion, Consum Square for Debra and Ayuntamiento de San Fulgencio in the threeday fiesta. The Costa Blanca Singers look forward to your continued support.

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Alzheimers Stagestruck donation T he Stagestruck Players are a small Amateur Dramatic group who are known for performing comedy Murder Mysteries in local bars.

All proceeds raised from the performances are donated to their chosen charity, the Torrevieja Alzheimer’s Association.

The group recently made their annual donation of 5000, bringing the total amount raised since 2015 to 53,400.

The Stagestruck Players perform twice a month with original scripts written by their director, Leigh Humphries. During the evening, the actors perform a scenario that ends with one of them being murdered.

Our very own Inspector Clouseau or Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope then

ety, it is no longer just UK veterans from the Great War and PILAR CHRISTIAN WWII that are remembered and honoured, but all who have their lives defending their country in order to save their COMMUNITY CHURCH given loved ones. " Where every person matters but God matters most! f we lived in a world where “every person matters but God matters most” would our world be in the crisis it is in today? Simple answer: No, it would not.

It must grieve God to His very core to see what is going on, to witness His people at war and killing each other – never learning from history, constantly at loggerheads over power, over money, over land, over religion.

His heart must ache at man´s inhumanity to man, and also at our continuing disregard for the earth He so lovingly created and provided for us.

Our hearts ache to see what is going on in Israel & Palestine at the moment. There are also ongoing huge and serious conflicts in Ukraine and in Guatemala to name but a few.

All we can do is pray and help with aid where possible. And pray and pray, for the innocents, for those in dire need of life saving surgeries and at this point even basic medical care, and especially for the children.

This weekend we will have celebrated Remembrance Sunday where we remember, respect and honour those who died giving their lives for our freedom.

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It is our duty to remember their sacrifices and honour their memory. And what about Jesus, Son of the living God? Do we remember and honour His great sacrifice? Do you still respect and honour Him, or have you fallen away and forgotten over the years? His enemy is still very much alive and active as those with eyes can all clearly see…

Of course, we must acknowledge that there is good too in the world. When we consider all of the many charities and volunteers who work tirelessly to help where they can and try even harder to get to where they seemingly cannot go. There are many selfless people who will put the needs of others above their own. We need to pray for these brave people too.

I don´t usually write anything personal but this time I would like to commend the doctors and nurses, in fact all of the staff, involved in my care during my recent stay at Torrevieja Hospital.

The hospital has received a lot of bad press in recent years after the big changeover. However, I have to say that I have nothing but good things to say about my recent experience.

Having been sent by ambulance to A & E, I have to say that from beginning to end I was treated with great care, with respect and with courtesy. It was not until after my operation that I realised how bad things had been. The staff at the hospital were amazing, all of them.

And then for my recovery at home, friends have been so very kind. I have been overwhelmed by both big and small kindnesses that mean so much, those that make life that much easier when you cannot do for yourself.

This brings me back full circle to the start of this article: “If we lived in a world where “every person matters but God matters most” would our world be in the crisis it is in today?

Simple answer: No, it would not.”

Can we be kinder? Each one of us? Can you be kind, extra kind to one person each day? Who´s life or outlook on life might each of us change by going out of our way to do even just one extra kindness each day? Let´s try it shall we? Let´s see if we can all make a difference? Today, this week, every week!

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makes an appearance and takes over the proceedings with hilarious effect.

For December and January, we´ll be performing Christmas themed scripts involving pantomime characters.

If this sounds like something you would enjoy and would like some festive fun, email leigh.humphries58@gmail.com and ask to be added to the mailing list.

You will be informed of dates and venues of upcoming Murder Mystery events.

OCTOGENARIAN SANDRA WEST DOES ZIP WIRE

To celebrate turning 80 the amazing Sandra West and some of her friends went to Toledo recently to do a zip wire to raise funds for Elche children’s home.

Sandra raised 1250 euros and her close friend Frances Johnston raised another 400 euros from her bowling pals at El Rancho.

Recently entertainer and fund raiser Stevie Spit met up with Sandra and her friends to present Sandra with a plaque and a card from the children. He also sang a few songs to entertain everyone who came along to the presentation at the Olde 9th, La Marquesa.

Pictured are Sandra and friends preparing for the zip wire.

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ALI BABA JOINS SAN PEDRO COUNCILLOR FOR PANTO FILMING he Adapt Theatre Group pantomime is unique in a number of ways, just one of which is the use of video to tell some of the story, filmed locally with dignitaries from San Pedro joining in the fun.

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It all started with Snow White and the hunter with the pig’s heart being filmed in a spoofy way in San Pedro’s sand dunes.

This created a trend and since then we have had Aladdin’s monkey Abu being arrested by local police, Peter Pan rescuing Wendy at the landmark boat roundabout, Pinocchio rescuing Gepetto, using a canoe in the Mar Menor, and Marcos, curator of San Pedro’s museum, along with the Councillor for Culture, acting as ogre and ogress in Puss in Boots.

This year’s Ali Baba and the Four and Half Thieves, is no exception. Town hall premises have been transformed to fit in with the tale, with some dramatic special effects and two local “celebrities” helping us to create the scene.

Come along and find out what it’s all about!

Ali Baba and the Four and a half Thieves takes place at The Casa De Cultura, C/ Alcalde Julio Albaladejo, San Pedro Del Pinatar on 30th November, 1st December and 2nd December all at 7.00pm and 3rd December at 12.00 noon. Tickets priced at 4 euro are available from: Bar Amigos Avda Las Salinas, San Pedro; Mail Pinatar (SEUR) c/ Reyes Católicos, San Pedro Animal Amigos Charity Home Shop, C/ Penelope Oasis Blvd, Los Alcázares.

The Adapt Theatre Group is sponsored by the Adapt Metal Detecting group and this year’s profits will go to the AFEMAR charity in San Pedro for people suffering from mental illness.

For more information about the ADAPT Theatre group contact Eric at: ericberg2@hotmail.com

Every year a group of 8 to 12 youngsters practise their dances and learn sentences in English with their teacher, to join us on stage. Their performances are always a fantastic hit and almost every year we spot a budding star.

This year will be no different with 8 young accomplices to the four and a half thieves trying to outwit Ali Baba.

Peter Pan rescuing Wendy at the landmark boat roundabout

CAST LINE UP - Ali Baba & the four and a half thieves

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‘A kiss is still a kiss’.. (sort of, like!) had only been in the washroom long enough to have a pee, rinse my hands and appreciate the nice job the mirror does.

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As I exited, it was clear that the Lads had been discussing me: Silence, followed by, ‘sher its pitch dark these evenings at five o’clock’ … a sure sign.

One of the Goys, (not to be confused with guys) was ordering a drink at the bar. There is a subtle difference between the Lads and the Goys. Difficult to explain – and sometimes the line is fine … but you just know.

Being totally non-racist myself, I stopped to say ‘Hi’ to the Goy. I never knew what his first name is, because he is known as ‘Squealer’ to the Lads. They say he ‘can’t hold his wet.’ True to form, Squealer informed me that the Lads had been commenting again on this column.

They had consoled each other by agreeing that YCBS would soon be written by AI and might be worth reading then.

There were now three distinct groups present; the Lads, the Goys and the Gorls had just arrived in.

Being totally non-sexist, as well as non-racist, I mingled with the Gorls for a short time.

I couldn’t be certain where it broke out, but once again it demonstrated that the greatest fire can be started with the smallest spark. Before anybody could shout ‘stop’, the talk came up about Spanish soccer chief, Luis Rubiales getting himself fired for kissing Spain’s ladies foot-

ball captain, Jenni Hermosa.

There were mixed views – and that is the understatement of the year, folks.

the belt; ‘I’d rather take my chance on kissing her, than have my mother choose a cousin for me!’

The Gorls and the Goys started off by articulating reasonable debate one way and the other. The initial contribution from the Lads – after they had waited to see which way the wind was blowing, was muted enough.

The married Lads were asked how the updated rules affected the kissing of wives. One said that nothing had changed. ‘The Ram’, said that after ten pints he gets an ‘ungodly urge’ to kiss Vera, but that the strangest thing is that it has the opposite effect on her.

There were murmurings and ‘under the breath’ comments that would give you a cheap laugh only for the PC brigade. Two Gorls and one Goy spoke as if they were fully paid up members.

‘Shaky’ admitted that since he got the new teeth, it didn’t matter how many pints he had, or none, Maggie just wasn’t the kisser that she used to be.

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Now it was the turn of the Gorls to whisper and gasp – and lots of ‘Oh my God’, entangled the conversation. One lady, who had never been married, turned to her companions with the ceist; ‘does that answer your question?’

A Goy with a long-time partner advised the Lads that taking her home a bunch of flowers always works for him. The civilised conversation left at this stage and was replaced by a heated shouting match … and sad to say, a few insults delivered from all sections.

I decided to try and cool it; but not for the first time in my life, I left the ‘yoke’ worse …

‘It’s even worse for tree-huggers – are any of you into that? I enquired politely.

This column doesn’t do bad language, so we’ll skip the responses.

Undeterred, I went on; ‘It’s bad enough when you can’t kiss a girl in Spain, but now you can’t even hug a tree.

Officials in Cabezon de la Sal, are taking measures to prevent tourists from hugging trees in the protected redwood forest. Are men going to have to keep their hands in their pockets all the time … or what is the world coming to?’

It was then I caught the dirty eye of Mrs Youcantbeserious, with that ‘stop digging’ look on her face. ‘I suppose a peck on the cheek would be out of the question?’ sez I. DON’T FORGET All the legislation in the world will not abolish kissing.

The Lads had started slowly on this one, but were now growing more into the game. ‘Moaner’ wanted to know what would happen if it was the other way round and Jenni had kissed Luis. ‘How do you know any more when it’s alright to kiss a woman’, begged ‘Hairy Mac’ A chorus of ‘never in your case’ went up which in fairness to Mac, he ignored.

A very reasonable and soft-spoken Gorl, stated that a true gentleman would always know when a lady wished to be kissed – and without this delicate subject having to be discussed beforehand.

That word, ‘gentleman’ rules out a lot of people here – what about those?’ enquired Squealer – with a big smirk on his face. He should have left that one alone, because raised voices were heard from the corner where the low voices had been.

Moaner gave Squealer one under

QUIRÓNSALUD HOSPITAL CHAPEL ROBBED he chapel in Rorrevieja’s Quirónsalud hospital has suffered the robbery of valuable liturgical material after thieves discreetly left the hospital premises without being seen, but carrying the tabernacle, the Eucharistic monstrance, an altar cross, a chalice, a chasuble, a corporal and a liturgical book, according to what the chaplain, Javier Vicens, told the bishopric.

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The profanation of the Holy Eucharist is considered by the Church as a "very serious matter" and, therefore, accor-

ding to the Diocese of OrihuelaAlicante, Bishop, José Ignacio Munilla, will ask that the parishes, religious communities and faithful in general, carry out acts of prayer for the "sacrilege" that occurred.

The stolen material, the Bishopric states, "are of great value and importance, but they are not comparable to the fact of the sacrilege of the Eucharist. "This is why any type of celebration in the hospital chapel is suspended until the bishop makes an act of reparation and redress for the robbery that occurred."

A repesentative of the Diocese said that he regrets what happened and condemns these events "because they imply an attack against what is most sacred aspect of the catholic faith. " They also require all the expressions of support and closeness, especially prayer and acts of reparation, for what happened.

As well as gratitude to the hospital management and the state security forces and bodies "for their commitment and diligence in the face of these unfortunate events."

The investigation is currently open and in the hands of the Guardia Civil.

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The stolen material, the bishopric states, is all of great value and importance

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PUTTING CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS

Marina Bar Christmas Fayre

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The Church is launching a competition amongst businesses in Campoverde to encourage them to include elements of the Christian Christmas message within their Christmas decorations.

The competition is open to all businesses in Campoverde and aims to encourage them to get into the true spirit of Christmas.

Maggie Dew the Church Warden said, “We are encouraging businesses to be innovative, and we are not being prescriptive. Displays can include traditional elements such as the nativity scene or some other means of conveying the true meaning of Christmas.”

The competition will start from midNovember and will go all the way

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Our charity "Christmas Fayre" will soon be here at the Marina Bar, Calle de las Rosas, Torrevieja on Sat. 25th November. at 2pm.

ampoverde Church in the Community is the local Church of the village of Campoverde.

The Church prides itself on constantly reaching out beyond the Church building by taking its activities out into the wider community. Their latest novel idea is to ensure that the Christmas message of the birth of Christ is not lost in the over commercialisation of Christmas.

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There will be various stalls selling Christmas gifts, cakes, artwork, Christmas decorations etc. as well as Tarot Readings, a Raffle, Name The Bear and this year a "Tombooza" a tombola with many bottles of 'booze' and related prizes to be won.

through to Christmas Eve. Leaflets are being delivered to all local businesses explaining how the competition will work.

To incentivise businesses there will be a 100 euro prize for the best display in terms of the Christian message to be donated by the Church to a Charity of the business’s choosing and a donation of 50 euro for the runner up. Judging will take place on Christmas Eve by representatives of the Church.

Maggie Dew said,“We hope this competition will be another way in which our packed Christmas programme in the community which includes everything from Carol singing to help to local orphanages, can now be extended to local businesses.”

For further information contact Maggie Dew. Tel: 623016231 Email: maggieruthdew@hotmail.com

We are hoping that Santa will pay a visit to see the children (and the 'big' children) and organizers David and Lorraine Whitney are hoping for a good turn out of people like other years. Food and drink will of course be on sale at this friendly bar courtesy of the 'new' Marina Bar team of Steph, Dawn Hayley and Mason.

This year this event is in aid of "Age Concern" Torrevieja a very worthwhile local charity so please come along and support this popular annual event on Sat 25th November.

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Generalitat orders removal of CANDLE PLANT illegal pruning from Aguamarina THAT LIGHTS UP THE GARDEN!

Although the summer and the high risk of fire is over, the microreserve running along the coast of Aguamarina, will finally have a thorough cleaning. In recent weeks and months it has been the scene of attacks against the environment in the form of illegal logging. Neither residents nor authorities know who these vandals are, but the cleanup and restoration of the damage is now in hand.

The microreserve is finally to be cleared of illegally felled logs

This has been announced by the Cabo Roig and Lomas Neighborhood Association, following information received from the Department of the Environment.

It is understood that the task will be given to Actúa, who will remove the remains of pruning and felling in this microreserve. The one unfortunate aspect is that it has taken well over a year to get this far, despite repeated requests from AVCRL, which have all

remain unanswered, "a palpable example of the lack of transparency of this council, which has failed to improve on the poor

results of previous governments, despite an association, like ours, trying to help them solve the problem.”

Pablo Samper states that, “at Sueña Torrevieja we remain firm in our commitment to animal welfare and therefore we propose the installation of a new system to control feline colonies through the reuse of disused waste collection containers, to later be used as shelters for cats”.

Sueña's Alejandro Martín, states that, "the Gatoteles are coming". Torrevieja has more than 2,500 stray cats. Everyone knows that thanks to the great work done by volunteers, our feline neighbours have a chance at survival. This initiative is a further step towards improving animal welfare and thus minimising neighbourhood nuisances.

The plan would also fall inline with the legal requirements of town halls to adequately care for feline colonies under the new Animal Welfare Law. It will be possible to offer a safe shelter and feeding environment, as well as keeping authorised feline colonies under control and their environments clean. In this way, the life of the animals and the coexistence between residents will improve.

Proposal to Convert Glass Recycling Bins into Cat Homes Sueña Torrevieja is proposing the creation of 20 unused glass recycling containers for a feline refuge in the areas with the greatest influx of feral cats.

The containers would be equipped with a rear door so that the authorised person who has the feeder card can access and deposit food inside to ensure that the animals are fed safely and properly, keeping the streets cleaner.

The shelters, once refurbished, will be decorated by local volunteer artists, to allow them, in addition to their purpose, to meet an objective of decorating the urban environment.

This measure has been successfully implemented in different municipalities across Spain, through the coordination of town councils, companies and animal associations.

Senecio kleinia, more commonly known as Canary Islands Candle Plant; Candle Plant, and Mountain Grass!

Native to the Canary Islands - but grows readily here on the Costa Blanca.

They are succulent shrubs with greenish branches reaching three metres in height.

The leaves are bluish green in colour, with linear lanceolate, that appear at the end of the branches forming curious tufts, with leaves sprouting in the autumn and drying out in summer.

Flowers appear in umbels in autumn and are pale yellow in colour. They then produce fruits, with long hairs that are spread by the wind.

Ideal for gardens by the sea and can be used to create a hedge - and in pots for terraces and patios.

They require full sun or light shade exposure and warm temperatures, needing little watering in summer because this is when they are dormant.

However, the remaining months water regularly, having waited for the soil to have almost completely dried up.

Simply prune lightly in spring to maintain a compact appearance.

Easy to propagate from cuttings or from seeds, that will germinate within a few days.

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SUPERHEROES, NEW LOOK the contemporary avant-garde of Esther Peláez and Ángel Castaño are the Commissioners and Ideologists of ‘Superheroes, New Looks’ that is showcasing until November 26, in the Elda Footwear Museum.

Textile Art, and opens a new trend: Textile collage integrated with painting on canvas," said Àngel.

"It is a figurative and conceptual exhibition, where the 17 artists that make it up reinterpret superheroes, according to their imprint while leaving their comfort zone. "The artists show a different narrative other than the one we had about superheroes, until now,” said Ángel.

The Mayor, Noelia Arroyo, has said that she will speak to the Secretary of State for Migration, conveying the concern of local residents about this humanitarian facility that is about to be opened.

The president of the Favcac, Tomás Sánchez, said, “the facility they have chosen does not meet the conditions

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Widespread tax increases The increases in Real Estate Taxes and the waste collection rate are increasingly being seen across the province of Alicante. It doesn't matter about pre-election pledges and promised tax cuts as many local municipalities go back on their manifesto assurances.

required to establish a camp and they should look for other locations”.

Acronyms are not important, the increases are being applied across the board by PP, PSPV and Compromís, there is no distinction. To the north, Dénia, Ondara, Gata, Benissa, Altea, La Nucía, l'Alfàs and Benidorm while in the south of the province, Pilar de la Horadada, Redován, Rojales, Guardamar del Segura, and this week Santa Pola and Rafal. The increases are being announced now so that they can come into force in the 2024 budget.

The mayor added that Cartagena already has "serious problems" in dealing with the illegal immigrants who arrive in the area by boat , so "it does not make much sense that instead of solving a problem that we already have, they are making it worse by concentrating even more immigrants in the area.”

Behind these decisions there are many arguments, with councils having to meet salary increases for civil servants, approved by the Central Government. There are increases to meet additional energy costs and the need to finance investments or maintain the sup-

STRONG OPPOSITION TO CARTAGENA IMMIGRATION CAMP Strong opposition is building to the immigrant reception camp that the central government is setting up in the old Cartagena Naval Hospital, according to the local Executive and the Federation of Neighborhood Associations of Cartagena (Favcac).

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A new waste tax of 30 euros per ton must now be paid by councils

ply and quality of municipal services. This is what the mayors who are promoting the measure are stating.

Perhaps the highest increase was in Benidorm, 23% although we understand that Santa Pola is finalizing a 28% increase, according to a report by the opposition reported on Monday.

If the Real Estate Tax and other taxes are increased to generate cash in municipal bank accounts, the waste rate has several derivatives. One such additional cost is the increase charged by regional landfill, as a result of a law which establishes a new tax on the disposal of waste in landfills and incineration. This tax is 30 euros

per ton and must be assumed by the town councils.

With the rate for the collection of household waste there is less flexibility. By 2025, all costs must be covered by the monies that are raised, without there being any contribution from municipal accounts.

The Torrevieja waste collection fee paid by residents only covers 25% of the cost of the service, although the Council rules out raising the rates. Currently it only collects 5.8 million euros per year of the 24.3 million it pays to Acciona. Quite how it is going to cover the 18.5 million euro deficit without raising taxes is anybody’s guess!

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PERCY’S RAMBLINGS THE ROW OF DOORS

transported back from the dead, and a new melody is added to the charts of the Beatles.

e were in a bright tall airy room with floor to ceiling windows to one side, plain with no decorations and bare walls also a row of numbered doors with name plates pinned to them. Bolted to the floor and together, lines of yellow uncomfortable seats.

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ARTIRISHIAL INTELLIGENCE There is a report stating the Prime minister Rishi Sunak has put in place a new AI Safety Institute to monitor and to control the introduction of Artificial Intelligence, he has also said that the UK would host a World summit on the safety of this invisible intelligence.

The person who designed them should receive an award for creating the utmost, ugliest, uncomfortable, seating arrangement ever, ensuring sore buttocks and back pain.

Meanwhile, the bank of NatWest, has changed the way it answers queries telephoned into its call centre, and has launched what it calls ‘the new AI-powered chatbot’ which it says 'will be just like talking with a human' as it replicates the bank's real live staff, so in future your enquiry will be answered by a robot, as the existing staff will be, what is commonly called, on the dole.

We are in the waiting room at the clinic, yes sitting, more perched on the seats, although one can’t really call them seats, while we patiently anticipate our turn to be called as we watch the others being summoned into the inner sanctums of one of the row of doors.

It had seemed a long wait but no more than twenty minutes when the final couple disappeared, leaving just the two of us and our mobile phones. It is then that I casually ask my darling wife, in what is now an empty room, with the exception of the two spies I just mentioned in our pockets, if she would like a new watch.

Why that popped into my head at that moment I do not know but I am thinking one of those clever types which monitor heart, blood pressure, and much more including the time.

Very little was being said as we are now on how own, and after receiving an agreement that she would like one, my mobile phone then made its rumbling sound, demanding to be answered, and there on the screen was a firm selling smart watches.

Coincidence? I do not think so. It would appear that our phones, as there was no one else there or another listening device like a ‘jezebel’ in the corner who answers by the name of ‘Alexa’, could have been involved with what happened next. It could only have been the mobiles quietly listening and separating the ‘watch’ word and passing it on to sellers, of this type of item.

I am aware this brand of marketing has been in existence for a very long time. However, this was different with the speed which the answers came back on my phone. There cannot be another explanation as three further offers of buying timepieces arrived before we were called to one of the doors. They were all by organisations displaying their wares of magical watches.

Welcome to the world where your brief and simple words are recorded and instantly passed on to those who have an interest in your mutterings.

I am sure we are not alone, and no doubt many other people, if not everyone can

Let us hope that the new fine body Institute of real people of this new Quango set up by the Prime Minister manages to control the frightening speed by which we are being taken over by the invisible intelligence purporting to be real people.

repeat a similar occurrence the difference this time was the speed these replies came, my guess is AI, Artificial Intelligence, which operates at the speed of light, if not faster, was involved.

Some of the offers were outstanding, for a genuine website to be able to offer 90 percent discounts is just nonsense, and obviously, it is a site hoovering up credit card details to the unexpected by offering items at ridiculous prices with no intention of forwarding them and doubtful if they even possess them.

joint names of ‘Lennon and McCartney’ brought to an end by Lennon being shot in the back as he entered his apartment at the age of forty.

Inside a song lay uncompleted, that is until forty-three years later when his voice is reproduced in all its glory by ‘AI’ and the song ‘Now and Then’ is brought alive as if he is

Might we see John Lennon being brought back from the dead, before we find ourselves reading reports that the previously dead Adolf Hitler, mimicking his action and speech, has made an alliance with Sir Winston Churchill, also dead, in developing the new Third Reich to control the World, with chairman Mao and Margaret Thatcher clapping on the side. Take care Percy Chattey’s Ramblings 1 to 4 can be bought in book form, from Amazon

I declined by not answering all the attentiongrabbing offers, in my view non-bargains.

‘NOW AND THEN’ JOHN It was during 1980, twenty-three years ago, a sad and true event when a dyslexic person with poor eyesight scribbled the wording to a song. We know not how he wrote it, maybe at his desk or perhaps he sat up in the middle of the night with the words singing in his head and wrote it down on a notepad by his bed.

What we do know is before the words could be recorded, and shortly after on the 8th of December that year the talented musician and one of the founder members of the Beatles, John Lennon was shot and killed on the doorstep of his apartment building in New York.

It was a sad time, a brilliant artist the creator of so many famous melodies many with his close associate Paul McCartney, under their

ULTRA-FAST ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION FOR ORIHUELA COSTA An electric station with the most ultra-fast chargers in the Valencian Community has opened in Orihuela Costa. It was installed by Ivace Energía, at a cost of 250,000 euros to the Generalitat Valenciana.

The station is situated across from the correos

parcels office in La Zenia, close to La Zenia Boulevard and exit 763 of the AP-7 motorway.

According to the general director of Energy and Mines, Manuel Argüelles, who attended the inauguration ceremony, the charging station "has a strategic location" in an area that attracts a large number of national and international tourists.

It has a total of six chargers of 350 KW each and total power of 1,200 kW, allowing vehicles to recharge in 15 minutes from 10 percent to 80% of the recharge status, that is, 100 kilometres every five minutes.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD QUICKIE CROSSWORD

ANSWERS Week 996

ACROSS 1.

Bury (5) 4.

Admit (7) 8.

Concerned (7) 9.

Damp (5) 10. Choose (4) 11. Humiliation (4-4) 13. Attention (4) 14. Gala (4) 16. Stiffness (8) 17. Suspend (4) 20. Vigilant (5) 21. Fancy (7) 22. Lift up (7) 23. Handle (5) CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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DOWN 1.

Unsuitable (13)

2.

Poisonous (5)

3.

Chamber (4)

4.

Habit (6)

5.

Counted (8)

6.

Incident (7)

7.

Be censorious (3,2,8)

12.

Blood-feud (8)

13.

Cleanliness (7)

15.

Hit (6)

18.

Analogous (5)

19.

Final (4)

QUICK ACROSS: 3 Testimony; 8 Earn; 9 Assistant; 10 Income; 11 Henna; 14 Allot; 15 Sure; 16 Young; 18 Lend; 20 Abode; 21 Texas; 24 Hearse; 25 Hilarious; 26 Epic; 27 Unclouded.

DOWN: 1 Desirable; 2 Truculent; 4 Ease; 5 Tribe; 6 Matins; 7 Nuns; 9 Amity; 11 Hours; 12 Autograph; 13 Reverence; 17 Games; 19 Detail; 22 Adieu; 23 Sign; 24 Huge.

CRYPTIC ACROSS: 3 Space-suit; 8 Rite; 9 Mouse-trap; 10 Viewed; 11 Wears; 14 Dowse; 15 Stir; 16 Dream; 18 Nose; 20 Aimed; 21 Essay; 24 Posers; 25 Numerator; 26 Lena; 27 Seventeen.

DOWN: 1 Providing; 2 Otherwise; 4 Prod; 5 Caste; 6 Sitars; 7 Ivan; 9 Mewed; 11 Weedy; 12 Stampedes; 13 Tradesman; 17 Major; 19 Essene; 22 Apart; 23 Luce; 24 Pole.

ACROSS 1. Uninterested, having been brought up without love (5) 4. Indeed the police made up their minds (7) 8. Graduate writes about the awful mogul's back pain (7) 9. Pulsate in a bathrobe (5) 10. Overfill with teas, perhaps (4) 11. Crop said to be intermittent (8) 13. Returning American politician finds a cesspool (4) 14. Experts employed in court battles (4) 16. Moved set piles of letters (8) 17. Man you write lies about? (4) 20. He has clubs in his hand (5) 21. Tease people in harmful act (7) 22. A new thing, i.e. something that isn't worn out (7) 23. He might break out (5)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. In which film do Charlie, Blue, Delta and Echo play a leading role?

2. What is Barbie Roberts' middle name?

3. After undergoing male to female sex reassignment surgery, who reached the Women's doubles final at the 1977 US Open Tennis Championship?

4. There are four landlocked countries in the world with names beginning with the letter "L". Can you name them?

5. What are the two largest predatory (man eating) sharks?

6. In which country is the world's oldest operating commercial nuclear power plant? a. Switzerland, b. India, c. USA, d. Canada 7. A long standing tradition at the Indianapolis 500 dictates that after the race the winner drinks a bottle of what in the victory lane?

8. Born in Jerusalem, which Academy Award winner for Best Actress can speak English, Hebrew and conversational French, Spanish, German and Japanese?

9. Translated, which popular variety of red wine means "little black pine tree", or "little pine tree black"?

10. The following are the first words to songs with the word "Get" somewhere in the song title. Can

DOWN 1. Flasher disturbing Isabel on beach (7,6) 2. Send back the stopwatch (5) 3. It's not cheap, darling (4) 4. Flags like a doctor with a love for operations (6) 5. A waterfall you can't see clearly through (8) 6. Mocks Mr. O'Connor who has dire trouble (7) 7. One owing money includes a prayer for his adversary (4,9) 12. Stay with them, maybe, and find a gemstone (8) 13. Do dish gin around (7) 15. The tender trap? (6) 18. Polished boat parts up (5) 19. Shakespeare's return is dull (4)

( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 2 ) you name the song? a. Well you're dirty and sweet, b. Told you once before and I won't tell you no more, c. I live on an apartment on the 99th floor, d. Midnight, on the water 11. Which four colours are found on the flag of Palestine?

12. Which two women with the initials C.T. were famous supermodels in the 80s and 90s?

13. The following was a movie poster tag line for which Oscar winning film? "Doyle is bad news - but a good cop" 14. Santana had a mega hit with a cover of the song 'Black Magic Woman' in 1970. Which cult musician wrote the song?

15. Which heavy metal band toured in a 747 nicknamed Ed Force One? 16. Art scholars claimed that the 12th century Italian painter and architect Giotto could do what perfectly?

17. What was the first name of Jason Voorhees's deranged mother?

18. Name the authors responsible for 'creating' each of the following fictional species. a. Veela, b. Eloi, c. Ra'zac 19.Which best selling novel begins with the words "It was nearing midnight and the Prime Minister was sitting alone in his office ........"

20. Which album title was a number one selling album in the US music charts for both Eric Clapton and Alicia Keys?

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The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. Phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 659 016 733 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, Polígono Ind. Levante 11, 03187 Los Montesinos. We look forward to meeting you. www.Saltchurchspain.

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

The Car of the Month at AUTOMOVILES CRESPO is a very attractive 2019 Ford Focus ST-Line Hybrid at just 21,900 euro.

Come along to our large showroom in Elche and see our vast range of new and

used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers.

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AGE CONCERN BEREAVEMENT GROUP. 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.

Los Alcázares 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.

COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION (CCA) Open to residents of Orihuela Costa over 60 years of age.

Located at the Centro Civico Alameda del Mar. Open 3 times a week for a programme of English speaking activities, support, informa-

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tion and advice with the support of Orihuela Council.

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

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MOBILE BOLLARDS FOR OVER DEMAND FOR AGUAMARINA BAR AREA SPANISH CLASSES IN TORREVIEJA

he residents of Orihuela Costa want to place mobile bollards at the entrance to Calle Cielo, the well-known bar area or 'strip' in Aguamarina.

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Whilst the interest once dominated by British people in Torrevieja has declined considerably, the desire to learn the Spanish language is still in abundance in other communities, so much so the official language school is unable to keep up with demand.

This was one of the requests that was conveyed to the Councilor, Mónica Pastor and to the Chief Commissioner of the Local Police, José María Pomares, at the meeting held in the Emergency Centre last week.

The coastal representatives also spoke about a number of other important security measures including the reorganisation of the road signs past the AP-7 bridge, and on Calle Salvador Dalí, where there are two accident black spots.

The issue of sanctions for dumping prunings and large household items on public roads was also discussed, as well as the problems caused by the manteros (looky looky men) and neighbourhood concerns about electric scooters, the use of which is still not regulated.

The proliferation of street vendors selling counterfeit products is of great concern among customers and business owners along the famous 'strip'.

Often in summer there are many groups

What with the manteros, craft stalls, and terraces, there is barely any room for pedestrians of these that can be seen wandering, loaded with bags on their backs, along the street and the bridges over the N332. Mixed with the regulated craft stalls, their presence barely leaves any space for the movement of the general public through the area which is especially occupied by the terraces.

hold with the residents of the municipality.”

Councilor Pastor described this meeting as of great importance to ensure communication and also learn first-hand about the problems that may arise.

He said that "the Councilor was aware of most of these deficiencies stating that when the budgets are released soon, noticeable improvements will begin to be seen in both horizontal and vertical road signage."

She said that "this meeting is part of a series of periodic meetings that I want to

On his social network page, one representative, Antonio Cerdán, pointed out that the meeting had the purpose of establishing a first direct contact to be able to coordinate matters with council officials.

The Torrevieja School (EOI) is, along with other official teaching centres, one of the colleges with the greatest demand for Spanish classes for foreigners. The centre also offers teaching in other languages such as French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Valencian. A diversity of languages that makes the EOI of Torrevieja the centre with the most students in the Vega Baja region.

Due to the presence of a great diversity of nationalities in the city, 120, there are many foreigners who want to learn the language to facilitate their integration into Spanish society.

Currently, the EOI of Torrevieja has 2,400 enrolled in Spanish classes for foreigners.

Due to this increase in the foreign population, the director of the centre, Juan Manuel Margalef, regrets not being able to provide classes proportional to demand. he said that, of the last 1,400 registration applications for Spanish lessons, they have only been able to accept 350 due to a "lack of personnel and resources." "We are trying to deal with a demand that is six times greater than the supply we can cover," a situation that he describes as "catastrophic" and a "humanitarian problem."

The school currently has 1,300 foreigners on the waiting list for Spanish classes.

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ority vehicles, in other words, vehicles not responding to an emergency, in a very limited number of occasions.

The primary role of the audible warning, or horn, is to alert other road users of our presence, and can be used to avoid a possible collision.

On narrow roads where there are often two cars and there are bends that prevent the visibility of traffic in the opposite direction, the horn is usually used to warn of our presence to approaching traffic.

Out of populated areas, to warn the driver of another vehicle of your intention to overtake.

You can sound the horn before overtaking a vehicle to inform the driver of your intention to overtake it, so that the driver is made aware of your intention and remains to the right edge of the road.

MISUSE OF THE HORN CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES Vehicles which use the roads of Spain must be fitted with an audible warning device by law. That includes bicycles, and electric scooters, and those without face a fine. On motor vehicles the audible warning device normally

takes the form of a horn and is integral in the vehicle.

Article 110 of the traffic law details when a horn can be used. Aside from the authorised reasons we will explain, the law is quite clear that “unmotivated or exaggerated use is prohibited”.

Under normal circumstances, acoustic warnings can only be made by drivers of non-pri-

To warn of their presence to the other road users, in accordance with the provisions of article 70.

We must never use our horn out of anger or frustration, and remember, the rule is clear when it comes to the risk of a collision, the horn should only be used to avoid a situation, in other words, before it has happened.

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ority, but we think that the vehicle MAY pull out in front of us, perhaps because they haven’t seen us, then that is a justified and correct use of the horn.

If, however, that vehicle has already pulled out in front of us, then the use of the horn would not serve for avoidance in any way.

Our concentration and actions should be wholly about avoiding a worse situation.

Using the horn, could in fact make matters worse.

The reason behind this logic, as neuroscientist Rachelle Summers explained on her social media channel, is that the horn is used to draw attention, it is a distraction in a neurological sense, and so if a driver has entered into a risky situation, the most important course of action is to get out of that situation safely.

If we sound our horn, we are causing a distraction and adding to both the confusion and the elements that the mistaken driver must deal with, thus adding to the confusion and potential disastrous outcome.

The second neurological reason is that overuse of the horn can reduce the impact being considerably diminished, as the brain becomes accustomed to it, and it no longer serves as the warning it is intended to be.

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IFA-FIRA ALICANTE HOSTS 50TH MAJOR CAR SHOW uring the period 17 – 19 November, IFA-FIRA Alacant will host the 50th edition of the largest Car Show held in the Province of

D Alicante.

During the three days of the event, the two large Exhibition Halls, will show a multitude of vehicles and brands to make it so much easier for the consumer to find the car or motorcycle that best suits their needs.

The show is guaranteed to be full of surprises with a wide range of offers on all types of vehicles, both automobiles and motorcycles.

With all this, Firauto + Expocar & Sobre2ruedas will have all the new products from the leading brands on the market, as Over 30 car manufacturers will exhibit at the show

well as used, second-hand, zero-kilometre vehicles, motorcycles and accessories.

The exhibition will feature more than 130 vehicle brands, along with an extensive range of motorcycles, much larger than the numbers compared to previous editions, in a total area of 29,400 square metres.

Visitors will be able to enjoy great discounts and exclusive prices during the fair on hundreds of mid- and high-range models.

All this makes Firauto + Expocar & Sobre2ruedas an essential event for those looking to purchase a new or second-hand vehicle.

Among the car brands en show at Firauto + Expocar you will be able to find Peugeot, Hyundai, Renault, Dacia, Opel, Nissan, Cïtroen, Kia, Mazda, Jaguar, Seat, Seat Mó, Honda, BMW, Mini, Audi, Mercedes, Mitsubishi , Volvo, Fiat, Jeep, Ssangyong, Alfa Romeo, MG, Volkswagen, Cupra, Subaru, DFSK, Lexus, Toyota, Suzuki – Xev, Citroen, Land Rover, Ford, and many others.

Meanwhile, Sobre2Ruedas will bring together more than 50 motorcycle brands including Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Indian, Kymco, Harley Davidson, BMW, Piaggio, Aprilia, Polaris, KTM, Vespa, Benelli, Peugeot, GasGas, CF Moto, Voge, Wottan, UM, Triumph, Hanway, Setter, and others.

The opening hours are from 10:00 a.m. to

An essential event for the car or motorcycle enthusiast 9:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the IFA-Fira Alacant web box office in advance for 4 euros or at the exhibition centre box office for 7 euros.

Accompanied minors under 12 years of age can enter for free.

You can also request a discount voucher through the fair's website, valid for up to 4 people.

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CONVINCING WINTER LEAGUE WIN FOR VISTABELLA

the winter league. Good wins for Alice Howe, Tony Grimes, Sue Wilson & Alan Bannister 18-9,also Hilary James, Mo. Foulcer, Martin Foulcer & Sheila Westwood 20-13 plus a hard fought rink ending in a draw Peter Westwood, Graham Doel, Freddie Willey & Arthur Brown 12-12. Overall scores 65pts - 52pts a win for Vistabella 7 - 3.

LLB Southern League Division B. Vistabella Picadors bye LLB Southern League Division C (Away). Vistabella Conquistadors v Montemar Matadors.

Shock win for Vistabella against San Luis in the Winter League......

South Alicante Enterprise Division. Vistabella Albatrosses - bye South Alicante Discovery Division (away). Vistabella Drivers v Montemar Matadors Difficult trip to Montemar bowls club, outplayed on the day. Overall scores 53pts - 119pts. Montemar winning 12 - 0.

Wednesday Winter League, Vistabella v San Luis (home match) Great result for Vistabella against one of the top teams in

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB With Suzi Cooper (Sponsored by Spanish Life Properties) The week started well for the Pearls at home to Greenlands Maple. Wins on 3, a draw plus the overall gave them 9-3.

Winning teams were – Allen Bowen, Carol Thorpe & Gary Thorpe 26-7, Mel Highland, Ann Linley & Colin Highland 25-15, Chris Brazier, Terry Morgan & Peter Morgan 16-13, while Graham Phillips, Mark France & Keith Lowry had the draw 19-19.

The Diamonds did not fare as well after their early drive to

Another tough match against a very strong team.

Vistabella only coming away with one winning rink. Well done to Avril Kendall, Jim Jepson & Malcolm MacPherson 17-15. Overall scores 115pts - 60pts.Good win by Montemar 10-2.

Winter League Friday November 10th. Vistabella v Javea/Calpe Collaborators.

Home match but with very strong winds, which made it difficult for all players. A very close game which went down to the last end of the last game to finish. Could have been 6-4 to Vistabella but ended 8-2 to Javea/Calpe team. Overall scores 57pts to 59pts.Great company, lovely meal afterwards at the Orange bar.

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SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB It was a reasonable week for most of our teams, gaining some useful points.

SOUTH ALICANTE LEAGUE: Monday 6th SL Romulans were at home v Emerald Isle Moonrakers, taking 8 points-4, and close shots 89-84. Winners: Catherine & Noel Morrisroe, Barbara Louis 21-18, Judy Carroll, John Skipper, Gordon Paton, (replaced Dave Blackie) 2710, Mags Haines, John Dowell, Lyndon Johnson 21-14.

The SL Vulcans, away v Greenlands Beech, shared the points 6-6, shots 92-75. Winners: Ken Stringfellow, Mike Wyatt, John Bagnall 227, Lesley & Wayne Howlett, David Whitworth 31-6.

SL Trekkers had a long afternoon, away v San Miguel Stingrays and a real nip & tuck match but gradually the Trekkers pulled ahead to win 9points-3, 90 shots-69. Well done: Bill Webb, Cas Blay, Jim Gracie 209, Mary Lockley, Florence Murphy, Bob Bromley 22-19, Chris Phillips, Phil Lockley, Keith Phillips 19-8.

SL Klingons, at home to the San Miguel Dolphins, had a bad day at the office. Points 2-10, shots 67-92. Winners: Mike Veale, Tricia & Pat Reilly 16-15.

WINTER LEAGUE: on Wednesday 8th San Luis had a close fought match, away v Vistabella but unfortunately they didn’t get the result they hoped, taking just 3 points-7, 52 shots-65. Well done: Kath Reid, Mike Veale, Neil Morrison, Ian Kenyon 18-15, Tricia Reilly, Keith Phillips, Pat Reilly, Dave Webb 12-12.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Friday 10th SL Lions: BYE SL Tigers, had a close match with a good result at home v Greenlands Cedars winning 8points-4, 87 shots-75. Well done to: Joy Gardiner, Jane Hamill, Jean Cooper 21-18, Mary & Phil Lockley, Bob Bromley 21-15, Chris Jackson, Ralph Jones, Vic Mahomet 16-10.

SL Leopards away v Emerald Isle Outlaws, also had a good result, with points 8-4, shots 79-61. Winners: Ray Watmough, Ngaio & Peter Baldwin 16-15, Kevin McKenna, Derrick Cooper, Lyndon Johnson 2314, Judy Carroll, Gordon Paton, Barbara Louis 26-6.

SL Pumas had a good win away v San Miguel Commanches taking 8points-4, and excellent shots 112-58. Winning teams: Ken Stringfellow, John Bagnall, Neil Cox 25-11, Lesley & Wayne Howlett, David Whitworth 39-8, Sue Kenyon, Mike Wyatt, Steve Gray 26-7.

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Country Bowls. They did win on 2 for 4 points. Winning trips Chris Bowles, Dave Gould & Andy Reid 20-19 and Harold Olsen, Peter Farrell & George Skinner 14-13.

In the afternoon the Rubies hosted San Miguel Orcas. With just 1 win & a draw they picked up a mere 3 points. John Cleal, Maxine Holmes & Peter Bottle were the winner 23-5, with Pixie Turner, Linda Cole & Barry Armstrong getting the draw.

Wednesday and the Winter League were away at Emerald Isle.

The match was marred as one of the Quesada players failed to turn up meaning one team had to play 3 against 4 and lose 25% of their shots. They managed to win on 3 rinks & missed tying

to overall due to the 3.5 shots penalty. Winning teams were Terry Morgan, Mel Highland, Carol Thorpe & Peter Morgan 1413, George Carnell, Claire Dye, Ann Linley & Dennis Patrick 15-10, Allen Bowen, Colin Highland & Gary Thorpe 13.5 -8.

Friday both Swifts & Swallows had bye weeks while it was the turn of the Swans to glide down to Country Bowls. Winning on 2 rinks they collected 4 points. Winning teams – Harald Olsen, Joan Inns & Mike Inns 27-20, Carl Evans, Bryan Elliott & Suzi Cooper 17-6. Amazingly the Swans only have 2 more matches to play before Christmas as their consecutive bye weeks are the last 2 weeks of each half of the season.

El Rancho Bowls Club On Monday the Raiders had a bye.

Wednesday found the Rowdies at Javea/Calpe playing the Collaborators and played well despite the scoresheet, sometimes you are just playing against a team that is bowling better. Bill Johnston, Ann Abbott, Sheila Cox and Mike Cox 10-31. Chris Ziepe, Ann Taylor, John Ziepe and Bob Taylor 7-21. Francis Johnston, Tony Abbott, Diane Yates and Henry Ryder 5-29. Ria Dukker, Lesley Day, Judy Foley and Bob Day 9-38.

On Friday the Mustangs played host to Emerald Isle Claymores. With a wind that

quickly increased in strength and varied to add a little bit of spice to the mix, but we were in good company and enjoyed the match. All the rinks were close in play and most close in score, with El Rancho taking the rinks by 4 to 1 and the overall shots, a good result for the Mustangs. Jean Giddings, Malc Sykes and Dave Giddings 15-10. Ann Abbott, Tony Abbott and Keith Longshaw 25-17. Derek Barker, Adrian Ham and Henry Ryder 20-19. Frances Johnston, Trevor Witcher and Diane Yates 15-21. Lesley Day, Sheila Cox and Mike Cox 16-15.

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By Mary Whitelock Monday 6th November and the DOPLHINS were away to San Luis Klingons where they had a great win 10-2, 92 shots to 67. The highest winning triple was Sandi Hannan, Steve Parr and Gail Willshire winning 22-12, keeping the top of the league position. The ORCAS played their match against Quesada Swallows away from home and came away winning 9-3, 97 shots to 77. Another great away win with the highest scoring triple of

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Dave Young, Bill Brownlee and Frank Scotthern winning 27-8. At home the MARLINS unfortunately lost in a hard fought match 10-2 to Country Bowls Ravens with the only winning triple being Gerry Gough, Dave Sceal and Dave Ottway who won 2212. Shots were 89-72. And finally the STINGRAYS were at home in the afternoon against San Luis Trekkers where they lost 39, 69 shots to 90. The only winning triple was Kari Hilmarsson, Matta Jonsdottir and Brian Mundell 16-12.

The Winter League had a home game on Wednesday 8th November against El Cid and won 7-3, which should keep us top of the table. Highest winning rink was Paul Hayward, Mary Whitelock. Gail Willshire and Ron Nairey winning 26-13.

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB Unfortunately our premier 20/20 missed publication, so we please find our late report.

Tuesday we played the Premier 20-20, which is a knock out competition. This comprises of 2 teams of 10 playing home and away at the same time. The team consists 1 x 4, 1 x 3, 1 x 2 and 1 single. The opposition was Bonalba a team we do not play against very often so it made it a very interesting game. I cannot list the whole teams but our away team won 1 discipline, and our home team won 3, giving us 8 points each but with a shot difference of 20 which was in our favour and putting us through to the next round which will be against the Emerald Isle.

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Friday 10th November saw the APACHES playing away at La Marina where the game ended in a draw with the highest scoring triple of Dori Svanbergsson, Gail Willshire and Fred Willshire winning 21-13. The overall shots were 89-91 so narrowly losing the shot difference and drawing 6-6. The COMANCHES were at home to San Luis Pumas and lost 4-8, 112 shots to 58. The highest scoring triple was Gill Brimley, Adam Ingram and Ken Guiney who won 1811. The NAVAJOS played their game at Greenlands against the Greenlands Oaks and unfortunately lost 2-10, 62 shots to 108 with the only winning rink of Bob Nesbitt, Dave Young and Mike Douglas winning 2615. The Cherokees had a bye.

away losing with 4 points to their 8, our winning trips were Barbara Forshaw with Jean & Don Fowkes 17-12 and Steve Douglas, Margaret MacLaughlin and Peter Parsons 17-13, we lost the shot difference by 6, 77-71.

Monday 6th and we were at home to Emerald Isle where we unfortunately received our first white wash losing on all 5 rinks and with a shot difference of 53-90.

Wednesday 8th November saw the last game of the birds before the New Year so at the half way stage the league stands a''s: Gannets 18, Mallards 16, Sparrows 14, Eagles, Penguins and Robins all at 12.

Should make for a exciting second half of the season.

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GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB With Pearl Houghton CHESTNUTS were away to Emerald Isle and put up as good fight and achieved a 6 6 all draw well done so keep it going.

The Maples were up against Quesada and found the carpet very heavy going and lost 3 to 9 so need to dig deep and find back winning ways once again.

The Gladiators travelled to Bonalba put up a good fight and came away with a 6 to 4 win so well done keep it going now for your next game.

The Elms achieved a 6 to 6 result which was a great result so well done on your good achievement.

The Beech had a tough game against Country bowls so tight games but unfortunately lost 12 to 0.

The CHESTNUTS were at San Luis and had a tough battle on all rinks but managed to get 4 to 8 which away is a fair result.

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Friday 3rd November and we travelled to San Miguel, where we came

Fantastic double 180 from Tipsy Tiger Eileen Askew this week in the 2nd and 3rd legs of her singles against Dolly Mixture Pat Redwood. `Diamond` Dave Askew, two-time semi-finalist of the PDC World Championship will be very proud of his wife, as are her team who are pleased that the Tipsy Toad is their local!

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS Titans commenced the week playing at La Marina Explorers and the had a great win by 12-0.

Aggregate of 101-53, S Kavanagh S Marks R Marks 27-7, D Jones M Ellis B Kavanagh 22-8, N Prior Jo Pering Julian Pering 21-10, D Mooney N Davis M Dyer 15-13, P Heaney G Odell S Elvin 16-15

Eileen Askew hit two 180´s this week

Neptunes played Greenlands Chestnuts at home and they got a 6-6 draw, Aggregate of 88-79, S Ellis I Laverick J Loughran 20-13, M Riley R Pollock R White 17-15 Moonrakers were at San Luis Romulans and they lost 4-8 Aggregate 84-89, M Nash A Forrest G Hindmarsh 25-8 D Clark B Smith J McGregor 17-12 Explorers played at home against Quesada in Winter league and were beaten 4-6, D Mooney K Barber S Marks R Marks 26-10 Cavaliers played at home against Country Bowls Geckos, and they went down 5-7 Aggregate of 8793 D Jones R White B Kavanagh 33-5, S Kavanagh P Heaney C Lindgren 17-12 The Claymores were at El Rancho Mustangs and they were beaten 2-10, Aggregate 82-91, M Stritch S Ellis B Fenty 21-15

7th Nov - Founders Format Week 6

HOT DARTS: Hot Darts: Eileen Askew

Friendly Temps

3-6

CK1 Ladybirds

(TT) 180 x2,Yvonne Rouffignac (GG) 140,

Gap Girlz

8-1

Friendly Chicas

135, Chelsea Campbell (GG) 140, 121, 100

Tipsy Tigers

9-0

Dolly Mixtures

x2, Debbie de Grys (PD) 136, 100x2, Julie

Outlaws travelled to play at San Luis Leopards and they were beaten 4-8 Aggregate 61-79, M McCelland K John E Shepperd 16-14 Default rink

Primadonnas

Hallett (FC) 135, 117, Lesley Justice (DM)

SAPS are out as usual on Sat at 13-15

133, 115, Gail Murray (GG) 128, Ann

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Whacky Allsorts 4 - 5 LEAGUE TABLE Gap Girlz Ladybirds Tipsy Tigers Friendly's Temps Friendly's Chicas Primadonnas Macklin's Dolly Mixtures Wacky Allsorts

P 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Pts 43 40 37 26 21 21 15 13

Wharton (FT) 123, 112, Angie Mullen (LB) 117, Sue Casey (WA) 107, Linda Curdy (FC) 106, Gina Wood (LB) 102, Diane Dane (PD) 100 x2, Mitch Halliday (PD) 100 x2, Sue Wade (FT) 100, Ali Webster (FC) 100 LEAST DARTS: Least Darts: Chelsea Campbell (GG) 21

Winter SABA League 6th November The Matadors were at home against Vistabella Drivers. They had a great result winning on all five rinks and the shots. Well done Jean Chamberlain, Chris Harding skip Joan Harding, Sheila Roberts Steve Hindle skip Keith Young, Diane Horsington, Tony Kershaw skip Rod Chamberlain, Gina Hindle, Paul Dodd skip Graham Smythe, Dave Eades, Lucinda Bedford skip Neil Crawford. Excellent result!!!

Matadors 119-53, Pts Matadors 12-0 Southern League. Friday 10 November The Matadors played a second home game this time against Vistabella Conquistadors. Another great result winning on four rinks and the shots.

Well done Lynne Armitage, Steve Hindle skip Barry Watson, Sheila Roberts, Gina Hindle skip Phil Goble, Jean Chamberlain, Lucinda Bedford skip Joan Harding, Desiree Freeman, Tony Kershaw skip Keith Young. A great week for the Matadors.

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HEAVY DEFEAT FOR THADER AS NEW MANAGER WATCHES ON t was a short lived stint as acting manager for Ruben, although last weeks victory over CD Denia, in his one and only game in charge, contributes to a 100% success rate on his coaching CV.

Catral, where he spent 7 seasons, eventually guiding them to promotion into the Preferente division.

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Ruben has been replaced by the permanent placing of Carlos Canales.

On a cold and windy Saturday evening at Elda, a few die hard Thader fans gathered inside one of Eldense's training ground facilities, to witness just why the home side are top of the Alicante South Community League.

Canales arrives from Club Athletico

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Carlos Canales joins from Club Athletico Catral

The La Hacienda returned a comfortable 7-3 home win against visitors Laguna Tavern B, with Gary McKay, Colin McDonald, Stephen Gray, and Keith Oakes returning La Hacienda wins.

Lloyd converted a consolation penalty towards the end of the half, which also involved a sending off for the defender who committed the foul.

Even though Thader created numerous chances, the 10 men of Eldense held firm throughout the whole of the 2nd half, ensuring that keeper Luis didn't concede a further goal.

This defeat leaves Thader stuck in the relegation zone on 4 points, whilst Eldense remain in pole position on 24 points.

Sunday 19 November, ko 11.30am, is Thader's next league match, when CD Javea (also on 4 points - at time of writing) arrive at Moi Gomez stadium, Rojales, for another league encounter.

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In the coming days a preparatory event for the Paris Olympics will also be announced with several under-23 teams, including Morocco, the United States and Iraq among the participants.

All matches, except those involving Ukraine, will be played at Pinatar Arena. Tickets for all matches can be obtained through Pinatar Arena (compralaentrada.com).

High Fives in Costa Blanca Independent Pool League!

Catral Sheerin's hosted The Cafe Almoradi, Happy Days Too B hosted Floyds, The Club Quesada B hosted The Olde 9th Shakers, and The Olde 9th Young Boys hosted Happy Days Too A with frames panning out 5-5.

kept the scoreline down, even though Eldense had notched up 4 goals to the good inside the first half.

Thirteen football teams will gather in San Pedro del Pinatar in during the International break including the U21 teams of Ukraine, Denmark, Luxembourg and Azerbaijan, the U18 teams of Germany, Portugal and the Czech Republic and the U17 teams of the Netherlands and South Korea. They will remain until 22 November.

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It was a closer exchange between The Laguna Tavern A and The Pines A, with Laguna Tavern winning 6-4.

The Pines B chalked up an impressive 7-3 result against visitors Algorfa Top End Bar, with Andy Corcoran, Tony Yeo, Paul Wilkinson, and Martin Eastgate winning for Pines B. Happy Days Too A top the table on 14 points ahead of The Pines A (13), The Club Quesada A (12), The Laguna Tavern A (8), Algorfa Top End Bar (8), Floyds (7), The Cafe Almoradi (7), The Olde 9th Young Boys (7), The Club Quesada B (6), The Olde 9th Shakers (6), The La Hacienda (6), Catral Sheerin's (5), The Laguna Tavern B (4), The Pines B (4), Happy Days Too B (3).

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Can't Get It Out Of My Head (Electric Light Orchestra). 11. Black, red, white and green, 12. Two answers. Christy Turlington and Cheryl Tiegs, 13.

The French Connection, 14. Peter Green, 15. Iron Maiden, 16. Draw a circle, 17. Pamela (Friday the 13th). 18. Three answers. a. J K Rowling, b. H G Wells, c. Christopher Paolini, 19. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 20. Unplugged

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The Ukrainian U-21 team will play its next qualifying matches for Euro 2025 at the Enrique Roca Nueva Condomina stadium in Murcia.

The first match will be on Friday, November 17 against Luxembourg while the second will be played on Tuesday, November 21. November against Azerbaijan. Both matches will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Real Murcia season ticket holders will be able to access both matches by presenting their season ticket in the Lateral stands, while the general public will be able to get free entry through Home | Pinatar Arena Official Sale of Tickets and Season Passes (compralaentrada.com).

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Carlos Escansiano got the better of Dale McGuinesss, Askew 4x100 overcoming Paul Moody, both games a 2-0 score, the match level at 4-4.

Brown beat John Rodford in a tight tussle, Salt 100,140, somehow getting the better in 3, of a lively Hardy 7x100,140 for 4-6. Rutter 100,134,D8, got the 1st of 3 to Cowan, the latter replying with 2x90+,2x100 and a 180, plus the required 2 legs for the match. Spence was impressive in the 12th with 5x100+ just nudging out a 180 hitting Che Liam 2-1 for a 5-7 result. POTM - Askew - Cowan.

LEAGUE RESULTS 9 NOVEMBER DIVISION 1 Hub Hyenas Tipsy Toad Toppers El Capitan CC's Bees Leeson Stt Toppers

5-7 5-7 9-3 11-1 10-2

Domino's Dom’igs Mind The Gap CK1 Lads Freakie Taverners Milo's

DIVISION 2 Fire Station Danny's Bar CK1 Ladybirds Domino's Desp’dos Tasty Taverners

8-4 11-1 5-7 9-3 5-7

Fallen Angels Pint Depot Queens Illy's Odies Tipsy Toad Tiaras Hub Hellraisers

LEAGUE TABLES 9 NOVEMBER DIVISION 1 Domino's Domignomes CC's Bees El Capitan Mind The Gap Tipsy Toad Toppers Hub Hyenas Leeson Street Trotters Ck1 Lads Milo's Freakie Taverners

P 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Pts 10 9 8 8 7 6 2 0 0 0

legs 45 39 43 42 42 39 19 14 9 7

DIVISION 2 Fire Station Danny's Bar Fallen Angels CK1 Ladybirds Illy's Oldies Domino's Desperados Tasty Taverners Hub Hellraisers Tipsy Toad Tiaras Pint Depot Queens

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

10 8 8 6 6 6 4 3 1 0

45 39 38 36 36 34 29 17 20 7

Gnomes in waiting Nomes have an outstanding player in Ricky Perez, his POTM effort included 8x100,135,4x140, his singles victory over Hubs POTM, Mark Ellis, in just 2 legs included 12 tons or more, between them. Other scores of note from the visitors, Nigel Justice 4x100, 2x140, Suso Madrid, 3x100,140, Dave Wharton, 3x100,125,140.

Jay Wilkinson 5x100,121,140 and Dave Rowlinson 3x100, 2x140, were Hyenas main contributions.

Justice got Nomes over the line for both points, in a 3 legger over Doug Allen.

Watch out for Perez, upcoming Q School (qualifying) looms for inclusion to the Pro scene, we wish him well, an outstanding prospect.

TIPSY TOAD TOPPERS V MIND THE GAP Andy Rutter found D20 for the 1st, Dave Askew 100,140 supporting. Gap were quick to respond with doubles from James Brown and Sam Salt, 1-2.

All 3 pairs surprisingly went 2 legs to 0, in favour of Toppers 2 matches to 1, the best of which, wins from Brown and Gordon Cowan and Toppers Lance Hardy and Pete Spence, the score now 3-3.

MOST 180’S: Mark Ellis - Hub Hyenas (2) 180's: Gordon Cowan Mind The Gap, Che Liam Mind The Gap, Paul Christopher C.C. Bees HIGH FINISH: Cain Garcia 115 Milo's HIGHEST FINISH TO DATE: Sam Salt 156 Mind The Gap

MATCH REPORTS DIVISION 1 HUB HYENAS V DOMINOS DOMIGNOMES Hyenas suffered their 2nd defeat in 2 weeks, this time to table toppers Nomes. Both teams not playing to the best of their ability, but still managing over 100 scores of 3 figures and 80+, between them.

A 2-4 Nomes advantage at the break was the difference, the 6 singles shared.

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EL CAPITAN V C.K. 1 LADS Caps gained an impressive 4th win of the season, opponents the Lads no slouches. Ben Kernahan's 1st half 5x100, 2x140 and Lads' Les Adam's 2x100,140, plus Steve Daltons' 100,137, 3x140 outstanding, the advantage however in Caps favour 5-1.

Kernahan got Caps to 6 and a point, followed by Arold K. finding D2 twice for the points. Match of the evening came in the 3rd single, Liam Lumb versus Dalton. Lumb took the 1st with a 102 out despite 140,100 from the Lad. Caps Lumb added 3x100, 3x80+, in the next 2, but not enough as Dalton whacked in 4x100, 95 and a D8 for the game. POTM - Dalton - Kernahan C.C. BEES V FREAKIE TAVERNERS By half time Bees had posted all available legs, the match almost out of Freakies reach. Ivan Jones 2 tons and outs, a nice 71 out from Paul Tollafield and 125,100,180 from Paul Christopher were Bees highlights.

Freakies Steve Hawkins, Ernie Willis and Tony Garcia their ton scorers but no doubles.

Richie McSweeney nailed D4 in the 1st singles for both points, Reg C. making it 8 for the hosts, before Noel Kenny 121,111 overcame Jones in 3 legs for Freakies sole leg. POTM - Paul C. - Kenny.

LEESON ST. TROTTERS V MILOS Trotters enjoyed their 1st win of the season, in the demanding fixtures of Division 1. Their opponents Milos also finding things tough, their only victory before half time coming from Fabian Alcaraz and Cain Garcia, the latter outing with a 20,T19,D19, (115) game shot and POTM. Angel Gallardo 125,100, Raul Rocamora 100,125.

Trotters Billy Dolling improving with age scoring 100, 121,140,4x80+.

Barry Shingler made it 6 and a point, prior to Alex Nikolov putting in a POTM shift, defeating Gallardo, the Trotter requiring 3 legs but hitting 3x80+,133 and 171. Amanda Skinner added 2 tons to an earlier brace, in her defeat of Rory Byrne, Mervyn Borwick claimed Milos 2nd in the closing 12th leg.

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DIVISION 2.

FIRE STATION V FALLEN ANGELS Station saw off closest rivals Angels to go clear at the summit of Division 2. Tims' Clarke and Goodacre put in a good shift for Station, Clarke recording 3 tons in the 1st half, his namesake gaining 2 outs. The oppositions Graham White and James Mackay providing 2 finishes for 4-2.

The hosts reeled off the 1st four singles Clarke taking the match on D2 after 98,100. Robbie Monks 3x80+,140, found D2 for Station's 8th. Joe Cuyt and Steve Godwyn claiming the 11th and 12th legs. Jane Kelly 140,85 unable to add to her earlier success going down to Cuyt. POTM - Kelly - Godwyn.

DANNYS BAR V PINT DEPOT QUEENS An excellent scoring performance from Rachel Broadhead, meriting a POTM award, supported by Marie Cummins, just wasn't enough as Dannys were relentless in the scoring and closing department.

Debbie Wright on D10 was the Royals lone point scorer.

Simon Perryman's effort of 2x100,115,125,140, in just 2 legs, outstanding for POTM. John Giggs added 2x100,118, Steve Lumb 100,135. Giggs found D4 for the draw, Jane Wills the match winner, for the hosts.

C.K. 1 Ladybir ds v Illy's Ladybirds Illy's Oldies Scores of 140,98 from Sharon O'Rourke, Angie Mullen 126, and Angie Philpott 119, not enough as Oldies Steve Parkin 100,D16 and senior Oldie Craig Miller D10 gave the visitors an early advantage.

Gena Wood and Dons Ralph making it all square.

Brian Abbey D20 and Miller restoring Oldies lead, despite a 140 from Mullen.

Eric Allworthy got the better of Sandra Crabbe in a real blinder, for an away point and a POTM, neither player deserving to lose. Parkin increased his ton tally and a D2 for the match, O'Rourke, closing the match with D10 and a POTM. DOMINOS DESPERADOS V TIPSY TOAD TIARAS I think the hosts were expecting another close match against the ladies from El Galan but the Tiaras just didn´t have that sparkle this week. Damo Lamber (D6, D20) and Akash Patel (D3, 18-20-D20) claimed the first 4 legs with a resounding ´Bosh!´ as their arrows hit their targets first go.

Ash made light work of little Lisa Ivill in the first singles (7-D20) for his 3rd win of the night. POTM Paul Chick also brought home 3 wins but his scoring was top drawer (123, 121, 140, 127). Marilyn McDowell (93, 83, D2), Sharon Crane (93, 97, D19) and POTM Pat Schofield (81, 5, D19) the only lucky ladies to come out on top.

TASTY TAVERNERS V HUB HELLRAISERS Raisers added 2 more points to last weeks 1st of the season with a 12th leg cliff hanger win from Sue Spiers on D7. It didn't however win her the POTM, that accolade going to a fine performance from Lesley Dolling, with total scores of 85,85,95,140, gaining Raisers 6th leg and point over Sonya Lock.

Henni Oortwijn opened her sides account with a D19,D12 out, Kathy Mullolland adding 2 more outs, Winnie Mackay taking out D8 for 5-6 and a chance of a point, Spiers ignoring the script. Tasties POTM Nikki Dean.

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