The Leader in Spain Edition 942 – 24 October 22

ThePink Ladies were out in force on Friday 21st October to mark World breast cancer awareness month.

The event was another great success, once again organised in conjunction with the management of Zenia Boulevard who give such wonderful support to the AACC cancer charity.

The Pink Ladies had a Tombola store to help raise funds and the people of the Costa Blanca once again showed their generosity by donating to this very worthwhile cause.

There was live music provided by Project Duo, Simon Jackson MBE, The Blues Brothers (Alfie & Lee), Margaret Macdonald making her first appearance here on the Costa Blanca and Sam and Neil Baker (of Tre Amici from X factor) who flew in direct from the UK to perform.

Simon Morton from Sunshine FM hosted the day as well as keeping the crowd entertained with his Elvis impression.

Special thanks also to the guys from R&L Entertainment for their assistance with the afternoon’s activities.

The theme of the day was "Early Detection" which, as finding cancer early, can significantly improve the chance of a full recovery, and is so very important.

Needless to say, on the day, Maria and her Pink Ladies were making appointments for the AACC Early Detection cancer screening program.

Together with a 500 euro donation from Zenia Boulevard the event raised almost 2000 euro, all of which will be donated to the AACC.

EARLY DETECTION / SCREENING SERVICE

Early Detection Saves Lives – and if you don’t feel that something is right, it’s better to get it checked out, than to leave it. That’s why Maria and her Ladies continue to push the message that ‘The best Cure is an Early Detection’.

It’s also why they offer the ability to book a Cancer Screening direct through their website, at www.pink-ladies.org.

Simply fill in your details on the online form and one of the team will contact you with the information.

Alternatively you can call on 865-942-795, email at info@pinkladies.es or pop into the office on the lower level of Flamenca Beach CC (No. 8) Monday-Friday between 10am & 1pm.

REMEMBER "EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES"

Reprieve for Orihuela Costa Go Kart Track

The owner of the Orihuela Costa go-kart track and restaurant,adjacent to the N-332,has called off the demonstration that was scheduled to take place outside the Orihuela City Town Hall today (Monday),following the council’s climbdown of the forced reparcelling of the land that the Go Karts currently occupy.

José Luis Sánchez has said that he has been told,although only verbally at this stage,that the forced reparcelling is going to be withdrawn so for now the karts "will continue to operate".He added that he also hopes that the parties can reach and agreement so that the Go Kart track can be permanently maintained.

The planned demonstration,using the slogan "Less housing and more services",was to protest against the haphazard urban planning policy of the Orihuela City Council in the Costa area,which prioritises the unbridled construction of housing,without any attempt to meet the needs of the necessary infrastructure,among which he includes the leisure requirements for Costa residents.

The backdown of the Orihuela Council,if confirmed,will no doubt be linked to one of the many objections and allegations that Sánchez has presented to the subdivision process: the municipality did not publish - or at least it cannot find the documentary proof that it did - the publication in the official bulletin of the province,or the approval in 1997 by the plenary,of the partial plan that shows a change of use,which is also included in the General Plan of 1994.

Sánchez also states that there are many other administrative and processing deficiencies that completely invalidate the subsequent processing: from the approval of the urbanisation plan in 2004 and its modification in 2007.

The go-kart track has been operating with a municipal license for more than 45 years in the same location,complying with all acoustic regulations,and the owner points out,that it is totally irresponsible that the municipality "is currently attempting to justify a modification to the General Plan to provide more land for building,in areas that are already saturated with housing" on the Orihuela Costa.

Only recently the track owner denounced the Torrevieja builder,Marcos y Bañuls SL,the owners of the adjoining land,to the courts "for malicious damage to it’s electrical power supply,by preventing engineers from entering the area to effect repairs "an act of sabotage to the lighting towers that left the company without electricity supply,” which he called "a campaign of harassment that has gradually seen the reduction of its business area."

But now,with the recent assurances that Sánchez has received from the Orihuela Council,he hopes that the popular facility will be allowed to remain open with the abandonment also of the forced reparcelling project.

He added that with 30 staff who depend on him for their livelihoods it is also good news for employment in the area.

Pomegranate Picking Season Kicks Off

The first pomegranates from the Mollar Granada Denomination (DO) have been picked this week, with Elche CF goalkeeper, Edgar Badía, making the first ceremonial cut of the fruit.

The event was held at the Casa Gran d'Asprella in the district of Las Bayas. This year a reduction of around 30% is expected due to the weather conditions that have been experienced with rains and extreme heat.

With all this, producers foresee a production of between 35 and 40 million kilos, compared to 50 tons last year.

The mayor, Carlos González, and the president of the Provincial Council, Carlos Mazón, have valued this essential product of the Camp d'Elx and have encouraged the population to

increase the consumption of the “DO” to support the brand and the product on the market.

All have recognized the protection that obtaining the DO seal has meant for the Granada Mollar de Elche and the agricultural sector of Camp d'Elx.

Cast and crew enjoy a Pre Pantomime Party

The Rojales Pantomime Groupís cast and crew enjoyed a fabulous fancy dress party to celebrate our Directorís birthday in between rehearsing hard for our next very funny Pantomime ñ TREASURE ISLAND ñ to be performed at The Cardinal Belluga Theatre, San Fulgencio on December 1st and 2nd at 7.15pm and 3rd at 2.15pm.

Thereís going to be lots of rum flowing....yo ho hoing....singing and dancing with The Crazy Ladies, surprises galore and,of course, lots of laughter, slapstick and mandatory audience participation...oh yes there will!! Where else can you enjoy the antics of a Dame (whose a man) and her son (whose a woman), only in pantomime. So, come on all you lubbers and swabs join us for a night of hilarity and fun for only Ä10 adults and Ä5 for children who, we are sure will enjoy the antics of Captain Long John Silver and his dastardly pirate crew, along with Seadog Sam and Seaweed Willy.

Our Group are very proud and pleased that we have supported lots of local charities by donating monies in the past and which we hope to do so from this yearís performance.

You can purchase tickets, which are selling

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Join us on our hilarious journey to the Caribbean on The Hispanola and see who gets the TREASURE!

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The reprieve has come too late for the old Sarmiento Restaurant

Elche CF goalkeeper, Edgar Badía, making the first ceremonial cut

The change of use is justified by "the need for more Commercial Developments on the coast.”

33,000 M2 OF UNDEVELOPED LAND RECLASSIFIED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ON ORIHUELA COSTA

Followinga request by two companies, the Orihuela City Council is proposing a modification of the General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) to create the El Barranco zone, "given the amount of residential properties that there are in the area and the few services".

The urban project is located to the right of the Ctra de Villamartín, across the AP7 motorway from Zenia Boulevard. The Council is processing a specific modification of the PGOU to reclassify an area of non-developable land into a developable one , the E-3 "El Barranco" sector in Orihuela Costa, which it has now displayed to public information for 45 days, through its electronic headquarters, so that objections can be presented.

It is an area of ??33,304 square meters that the promoter intends to be used for tertiary use in the surroundings of Zenia Boulevard. Specifically, the project, will have a building area just two storeys high, and will be is located between Calle Pimienta and Calle Clavo, Ctra de Villamartín and the Los Dolses urbanisation.

The modification, which must be submitted to the plenary session and then obtain the final approval of the Department of Town Planning, explains that the proposal is focused on "correcting the significant deficit" in this type of development that exists in the area "given the amount of land that is already in residential use and the few services", so that 49% of the surface area is designated for commercial use, and 51% for the implementation of social activities, including 5% for public facilities and 10% for green areas.

The change of use is justified by "the need for commercial developments on the coast due to the high population density".

The justification insists that tourism is "the fundamental activity, the main engine of development and source of wealth" of Orihuela Costa, so "it must better commit to a model of residential, leisure and commercial tourism development".

This urban planning process comes after the request in June 2020 by the company Ciudad Quesada Service Station and

the Real Estate Developer Espiral de Inversiones, following an environmental evaluation by the promoting companies. Last May, the Ministry issued a favourable report considering that "it will have no significant effects on the environment". Thus, there is no evidence that there are any protected species, nor will it affect the Natura 2000 Network and fauna reserves.

However, it identifies nine conditions, among them "the scarcity of water, so follow-up reports on the availability of such resources must be provided.

The treatment of wastewater is another consideration although the proposal is viable, according to the Public company responsible for Wastewater Sanitation of the Valencian Community, but it must meet 16 additional requirements. Not surprisingly, the company once again refers to the inadequacy of the Orihuela Costa treatment.

The amended plan also includes an economic sustainability report that determines an increase in public income due to municipal taxes and fees, having "a positive impact on the municipal treasury," although additional public expenditure will include expenses of approximately 35,000 euros per year for the maintenance of road infrastructure, green areas and public lighting.

PIOC PIOC seek partnership with CLAR CLAR O O to fight Local Elections

Theresidents of Orihuela Costa have, and still are today, suffering from an appalling lack of services, compared to all the other districts under the control of Orihuela. This cannot be blamed on the population size as Orihuela Costa has inhabitants in far greater numbers than many of the neighbouring villages, but they have full control of their own administrative affairs.

I fail to see how a city at 30 kilometres distance, separated by countryside and two independent towns, can lay administrative claims on the coastal area. Surely a location with a population of 33,227 is of sufficient size to have its own municipal council, and elect councillors to that assembly who actually reside in the area, and can truly represent the region they live in.

It is amazing that towns and villages far smaller have control of their administrative affairs. Just a few kilometres from Orihuela Costa, the town of Pilar de la Horadada, with a population of less than 25,000, gained independence from the strangle hold of Orihuela in 1986.

Since that time the town has thrived and the amenities available to the residents have grown enormously. Funding raised from the area is actually spent on it’s residents contributing to

municipal income.

There is ABSOLUTLEY no comparison between the public amenities in Pilar de la Horadada and those in Orihuela Costa; the former is a very well-resourced and thriving area.

55% of Orihuela revenue comes from the Coast, roughly 5560 million euros a Year; Orihuela Costa also attracts 90% of tourism; what do the other 26 villages in the municipality bring to the table…… NOTHING. The reality is, that the residents of Orihuela Costa shoulder the burden alone of supporting the others. The truth is that without Orihuela Costa the remainder would not survive.

San Miguel del Salinas, population approximately 8,000; Montesinos, population 5,500; Dolores, population 7,300; Catral, population 8,600, are all self-governing and self-determining, independent administrative areas.

The services provided in all these areas clearly outstrip those available to Orihuela Costa residents. Until the citizens of Orihuela Costa have power over the development and advancement of their own locality they will continue to receive little more than scraps from the Orihuela table.

Independence or devolved power for Orihuela Costa is the

way forward. This is the only way that will ensure that services and amenities appropriate to the size of the population are provided.

For too long the Costa has been marginalised, neglected, and raided for the benefit of Orihuela. It is now time that the residents are provided with the services that they have been desperately waiting for.

PIOC has continually extended the olive branch to CLARO and it’s membership. Let’s unite and fight the next elections together. The ball is now in their court and so too is the future of Orihuela Costa.

UNITED WE ARE STRONGER DIVIDED ORIHUELA COSTA WILL FAIL

TORREVIEJA NOW HAS FREE ELECTRIC CHARGING POINTS

Lastweek saw a presentation of 4 recharging points for electric vehicles (each with 2 chargers), finally allowing visitors and residents in the town to charge their electric vehicles.

These are 4 semi-fast stations that can serve 2 vehicles simultaneously and that, for the time being, will be free for users.

The Mayor, Eduardo Dolón, together with the commercial manager of IBERDROLA in Alicante and Murcia, Juan Carlos Brotons, saw the start-up of the four charging stations, which has involved an investment of over 50,000 euro for the assembly, connection, communication, supply and commissioning with remote connection.

The new charging points are located on: Calle Caballero de Rodas, nº 27.

Calle Ucrania, municipal parking area of the Torrevieja Hospital.

Avenida Monge y Bielsa, parking area of the “Tavi y Carmona” Sports Palace.

Calle Mayor, at the height of Plaza Encarnación Puchol de La Mata.

In order to access each station, users must make a reservation through the Iberdrola Public Recharge application (the only application in Spain that incorporates verified information on all electric vehicle chargers), available both on Android and iOS, which allows you to geolocate recharging points with your mobile phone, book and pay, although in the case of Torrevieja it will be free.

The recharging stations are Type 2 (semi-rapid) with the possibility of simultaneously charging two vehicles, through two sockets with a maximum power of 22 Kw in each one, with a limited maximum

recharging time of 2 hours for each vehicle. Also add that the parking spaces for recharging will be exclusively for the parking of electric vehicles during the time of use, parking being prohibited once the 2 hours are exceeded.

The mayor stressed that the commissioning of these first recharging points aims to promote electric mobility, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and continuing to advance in achieving the sustainable development goals set out in the 2030 Agenda.

Torrevieja is yet to announce where the Low Emission Zones will be, another environmental requirement, which must come into force by the end of this year.

MASK REFUSER SLASHES BUS TYRE

A man has been found guilty after he had been refused access to a bus in Alicante for refusing to wear a mask, and subsequently took his anger out on the vehicle by slashing a tyre.

The crime took place in the early hours of October 7 on a bus that connects the Virgen del Remedio neighbourhood with the city centre.

"I repeat again that I am not going to put on the mask," the defendant replied when the driver reminded him that to use the bus he had to comply with the law, which currently requires the use of a

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Spain drops all Covid-19 curbs for travellers from non-EU countries

Spain has lifted all its remaining COVID restrictions.

Until 21 Oct, it was the only European country that still had restrictions in place for non-EU travellers. From 21 Oct onwards,both EU and non-EU citizens no longer have to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative COVID test.

Tourists are also no longer required to complete a health control form prior to travel.

The Spanish water reserve is at 31.4 percent of its capacity

The Spanish water reserve is at 31.4 percent of its total capacity.

The reservoirs currently store 17,599 cubic hectometres (hm?) of water, decreasing in the last week by 148 cubic hectometres (that is 0.3 percent of the current total capacity of the reservoirs).

Local reservations include Segura 33,8%, Júcar 52,5%, Ebro 34,6%

Spain received nearly 8.5 million international passengers in September

Spanish authorities have announced that airports in the country received around 8.5 million passengers from other international airports in September.

The Minister of Tourism of Spain, Reyes Maroto, said that the country's tourism sector is recovering and that the spending of tourists in the country is slowly reaching pre-pandemic levels.

Spain's new 'Democratic Memory' law to pardon victims of Franco's regime

A law absolving the victims of General Franco's fascist dictatorship, introduced by Spain's government to tackle the dark legacy of Spain's 20th-century history, will be enforced on 21 Oct.

The Democratic Memory Law pardons all victims of the regime who were sentenced on the grounds of political and religious beliefs, ideology or sexual orientation.

mask in public transport, in health centres and socio-health centres such as nursing homes.

Given the detainee's refusal, the driver closed the bus door in his face. Immediately afterwards, the aggressor took out a 10-centimetre blade knife that he carried in his pocket and stuck it in the right front wheel of the public transport vehicle.

The defendant pleaded guilty to a crime of damage. According to the agreement reached between his lawyer and the prosecutor, the man was sentenced to pay a fine of four euro a day for four months.

To this amount must be added the 483 euro that he will aalso have to pay to cover the costs of repairing the damaged wheel.

The case has reached the Criminal Court of Alicante, which is in charge of ensuring compliance with the sentence.

The Mayor, Eduardo Dolón, together with the commercial manager of IBERDROLA in Alicante and Murcia, Juan Carlos Brotons.

Estate Agents face Legal Clean up

Afterdecades of operating with little regulation, estate agents in the Valencia Region are set for a legal clean up, as new legislation comes into force this month that requires any individual who operates as an estate agent to be listed on the government’s register, for which they must satisfy strict requirements to be accepted and to work as a property broker.

On 16 August, the bulletin of the Valencia region published the legislation, DECREE

98/2022, of July 29, which would enter into force two months from the publication date.

In order to comply with the legislation, as of 16 October 2022, all real estate agents who want to sell property in the provinces of Alicante, Valencia or Castellon will have the obligation to be registered in the Registry of Real Estate Brokerage Agents of the Valencian Community, the Registro de Agentes de Intermediación Inmobiliaria.

Registration is mandatory for all individuals

operating as in this capacity although there will be a transition period of 12 months for them to meet the requirements.

In order to register, the individual must have an establishment open to the public, unless the services are provided by electronic or telematic means.

People who provide services exclusively by electronic or telematic means must have a physical address in the Valencian Community.

There are also requirements to undergo professional training for which there are 3 methods.

The first option is to be in possession of the official title of Real Estate Agent by proving membership of the corresponding Official College of Real Estate Agents (API). In this case, the school will carry out the registration

process.

The second option is for an individual to be in possession of a university degree belonging to the branch of Social and Legal Sciences, Engineering or Architecture.

The third and final option for individuals is to attend an academic training course and examination in Spanish, of at least 200 teaching hours in real estate, related to mediation, advice and service management, whether in person, distance or virtual, issued by public teaching centres, private universities or centres whose statutes include training.

They must also be able to provide professional civil liability insurance or any other financial guarantee that covers, throughout the European Union, the responsibilities that may arise from professional negligence.

Hector Illueca, councillor for housing in the Valencian Community, speaking about mandatory registration at last week’s meeting of Real Estate Agents

Ifyou look like your passport photograph, you aren't well enough to travel.

I've been ill in some really nice places. Often it seems impossible to go on holiday without coming down with something or other.

I would have thought there were sufficient ailments available at home to save us the extra expense of replacing lost airline baggage and buying backdated medical insurance at double the price from a man in a bar in Sorrento.

Or was that just me? Either way, I'll never go back to Sorrento.

But no, we jet off -- or used to -- for Mexico, with visions of giant stuffed donkeys, sombreros and mariachi bands -- is that why Montezuma likes to take revenge on us?

Take it he did, on me, and it wasn't till I reached Acapulco a week later that I had any fun, thanks mainly to its water purification system.

In many countries you remember wonderful meals you had, Eiffel Towers or Great Pyramids you climbed, or trying to out-stare a reclining Sphinx in Giza. But memories may also be mainly of maladies.

Some locations have unfortunate associations with infection and contagion.

Break-bone fever is endemic in

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the tropics. (Also in quite a few Glasgow pubs.) Despite its name, it makes your hair fall out.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever "may cause loss of part of an arm or a leg."

Is there a choice? The Rocky Mountains are in Colorado, which means "coloured red," as are the spots on the part of your arm or leg that remains, but otherwise the affliction has little to do with that state -and might just as easily have been called Simply Red or Red Hot Chili Peppers. Still, I per-

sonally would give the Rockies a wide berth while all my limbs are intact.

And let's face it, for ease of pronunciation if nothing else, which would a newsreader prefer saying, "Omsk Fever'' or "Acute Systemic Schistosomiasis"? I rest my twisted tongue. No matter how many pre-departure immunizations we submit to, the odd bug always seems to find some wriggle room -- a Uruguayan toenail nibbler or whatever.

Soon, thankfully, at last, you

are finally back home, feeling as right as rain -- is rain ever wrong? -- and swearing that wild horses wouldn't drag you back to the Camargue.

Some great philosopher, Wittgenstein, or perhaps some other Witt, wanted us to say things so clearly that our meaning couldn't be mistaken, at least I think that's what he said.

Personally, I have always been of the opinion that some things are better left unsaid. Chief among which are the words "bon voyage."

I rest my suitcase.

Second pay rise this year for public employees

The Spanish Government has approved an additional 1.5% pay increase for public employees, to combat the rise in inflation.

This increase is backdated and added to the 2% that was approved earlier in the year.

The fixed salary increase during the 2022-2024 period is a total of 8%, which can be increased up to a maximum of 9.5%.

31 arrests for stealing cars by hacking keyless tech

French authorities, in cooperation with their Spanish and Latvian counterparts, have dismantled a car theft ring which used a fraudulent software to steal vehicles without using the physical key fob.

The criminals targeted vehicles with keyless entry and start systems, exploiting the technology to get into the car and drive away.

31 suspects have been arrested and over EUR 1,098,500 in criminal assets seized.

The criminals targeted keyless vehicles from two French car manufacturers. A fraudulent tool – marketed as an automotive diagnostic solution, was used to replace the original software of the vehicles, allowing the doors to be opened and the ignition to be started without the actual key fob.

Tragic summer for workers in Spain

This summer was tragic for Spanish workers. Between July and August, 114 employees died in work, 28 more -33% - than in the same months last year, according to Ministry of Labour and Social The number increases to 134 if those who died while traveling to or from work are also taken into account.

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San Fulgencio presents it’s Seventh Tapas Route

Thetown is busy preparing for the seventh edition of its Tapas Route. The gastronomic event will take place on the 28th, 29th and 30th of October in many bars and restaurants.

The Mayor, José Sampere, and the Councillor for Tourism, Darren Parmenter, have now announced the ten establishments, from both

the town centre and the urbanisation area, that will take part. "We are back for another year with this tapas route which, after seven editions, has become one of the most anticipated events in the municipality and one of the most popular," said Parmenter. A drink and a tapa will cost just 3.50 euros.

The event is organised by the Town Council

through the Department of Tourism with the aim of boosting the hotel and catering industry and the local economy as well as boosting the leisure offer of the town. It will also "promote our traditional gastronomic culture to our foreign residents", said the councillor.

The participating establishments included in the route will be Sami's Café, bar L'Ajuntament, bar David, Fiestas Belga, bar Santa Monica, bar-tapería La Rosa Negra, Olive and Joe's, Em's Dreams, bar Enaybe and Cervecería Bavarius, where the participating public can collect their 'tapaporte' when the event begins with which to stamp and evaluate their visit and opt for the different prizes.

The Town Hall will provide free bus routes between the town centre and the urbanisation, "to facilitate the participation of those who do not have transport and to promote road safety".

The bus service will start on Friday 28th from 20:00 to 00:00 hours, and Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th, from 12:00 to 19:00 hours and from 20:00 to 00:00 hours.

Mayor, José Sampere, wanted to invite all citizens to participate in this event, noting that "we hope that this tapas route is to the liking of all the people San Fulgencio, and also of all the people who visit us during these days, to enjoy our town and the richness of our cuisine”.

Councillor Darren Parmenter with the mayor José Sampere

[Dis]cushions concerning a crowded couch …

Someof you may say, ‘that fellow is way too touchy for my liking’, or ‘hasn’t he little to bother him’, after you read this week’s rant. But, dear readers, have you never experienced the feeling of something irritating you for a very long time without being able to put your finger exactly on the problem? It just eats away at you until someday, the root cause of your unhappiness hits you like a bolt out of the blue.

This is what happened to me last week – and I did get some temporary relief, which I shall tell you about in a moment.

Clearly the niggling irritant has been present for some time before I finally cracked. I don’t know if it was getting worse, or I am getting more contrary, but by its very nature, there was always going to be a cumulative build up.

My problem is cushions! My house is full of cushions; all sorts of cushions from all over the world. There are round cushions, square cushions, scatter cushions, silk & satin cushions, cuddly cushions and floral cushions. You could sit down on Jaw’s teeth, the island of Cuba, the back of a Canadian Black Bear, or into the face of a beautiful Spanish Flamingo Dancer.

Some came here as full-blown cushions; others as cushion covers to be filled with, feathers, wool, polyester, and even stuffed with paper fragments. Now I am being crowded out of my own house by cushions!

Every armchair, sofa, settee, chair and bench in my house is so packed with cushions that I have nowhere comfortable to sit down – or at least I didn’t until the solution dawned on me and I got that short surge of temporary relief that I told you about above.

Mrs Youcantbeserious appears to love cushions: I say, ‘appears’, because this problem has never been discussed in Casa Comaskey - until after I found the temporary relief last week. This is how the row started:

Mug of coffee in one hand and piece of buttered brack in the other, I opened the room door with my foot and backed my butt towards the settee, where the intention was that I would jockey myself into a sitting position for the kick-off between

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Liverpool and Rangers. Here I found that there wasn’t any room for me to sit down – with cushions piled on top of each other, where any man of the house should feel fully entitled to be sitting.

It is precisely at that moment that I became enlightened as to both the significance of the problem and the solution to my long-suffering affliction. I dramatically deposited the coffee and cake on the coffee-table … spilling a small amount of coffee on the cross-word puzzle the wife was working on: Then I ‘fecked’ every cushion within reach onto the middle of the floor. There were 7 of them – just in case you are wondering.

Whoever designed the soft seats in my house knew their job and did it well. It is easy to get comfortable in them. And nowhere is there a label saying, ‘fit another cushion on this spot’ or ‘you need a cushion behind your back’. The chairs are fine as they are – and don’t require to be filled with cushions!

Oh for once … how I enjoyed the sheer bliss of settling into watching a match with such space and comfort!

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GARDEN FELIX Beautifule Sun Rose that attracts Butterflies

Sometimes known as the sun rose, or moss rose, the Portulaca is a truly beautiful, easy to grow low growing ground cover type plant.

Growing in a mixture of colours of pink, red, yellow, orange, deep lavender, cream and white.

Portulaca flowers will tolerate many kinds of soil, but prefer sandy, well-drained soil and

love the full sunlight, ideal to grow on the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida.

Suitable for containers and hanging baskets, the portulaca plants will grow out and over the edges of the containers, which make a grand display of their truly striking, vibrant coloured blooms.

These plants are excellent for their high heat and drought tolerance

Now, you all know me and that I am not a violent man or an abusive husband! Since I gave myself the temporary relief from the problem, an

and will easily seed and spread themselves very well.

However, you may need to control them to keep portulaca plants from becoming invasive to areas where they are not wanted.

The cylindrical foliage of the portulaca flower retains moisture very well, meaning regular watering is not needed. Just a light watering will do, as their root-zone is very shallow.

When planting, it's not necessary to cover the seeds at all, as they only need the sun to sprout and grow.

These wonderful plants will also help attract butterflies to your gardens.

impasse has been reached and I need some of you to intercede on my behalf … please!

At half time in the match, I took my mug to the sink, had a pee, washed my hands and returned to my seat … to find all the cushions back on the settee! There was just enough room for me to sit at the end of the seat. Mrs Youcantbeserious sat in an armchair at the other end, the crossword on her lap and that malevolent look on her face. Yes, Gorls, I just sat down quietly … If Angela McNamara or ‘Dear Frankie’ were still around I could write to one of them and ask for advice. ‘Dear Frankie, I think my wife is suffering from a bad case of cushion fetish, what should I do?’

At the end of the good weather, I cleared all the outdoor furniture over to the big shed. It didn’t take long … apart from the cushions! Cushions belonging to the egg-chair, the lounger, the benches … the full of a transport box!

I’m almost finished here now and I’ll head up to bed: A bed with two pillows on my side and two pillows on the side of my beloved. You are not going to believe this, but dividing the four pillows, right in the centre is another bloody cushion …!

Don’t Forget

When a wise man argues with his wife he says nothing.

Dama de Elche Masonic Lodge boosts Poppy Ball Donation to E1800

A NIGHT ON BROADWAY

Studio 32 are looking forward to performing what has proved to be the most challenging production that they have done so far.‘A Night on Broadway’ will consist of nine mini productions with 27 musical numbers from shows that they have put on over the past 13 years.

In that time Studio 32 has managed to donate over 40,000 euros to local charities.

We have assembled a great cast to bring you an extravaganza of musical numbers and dance.

below.The show will run at the Cardenal Beluga Theatre,San Fulgencio, between the 10th,11th and 12th of November.

We are always looking for people to join our group (especially men) who can, or who have aspirations to sing,dance and act,or

who have experience working in the theatre backstage,in lighting, sound etc and in particular who have experience working with costumes.

If you are that person and would like further information on our theatre company and

rehearsal times,or you would like to book tickets for our show please visit our websitewww.studiothirtytwo.orgto book tickets online,email tickets@studiothirtytwo.o rg or call 679 062 272’.

Tickets will also be available for sale in the theatre on the night of the performance.

The Orihuela Costa and District Branch of the RBL finally managed to hold their oft-postponed Poppy Ball on Saturday evening, at the magnificent Castilla de Conesa in San Miguel de Salinas last Sunday evening.

With almost 150 people resplendent in all their finery the evening got underway with a reception in the grand entrance hall where the RBL Concert Band, directed by David Last, played for arriving guests.

The main ballroom was packed as members and guests enjoyed themselves into the early hours with music provided by ‘Amnesia’. There was a short interlude in which the audience was entertained by Stevie Spit MBE and a wonderful raffle which raised over 850 euro.

Mike Wyatt, the Worshipful Master of the Dama de Elche Masonic Lodge No 163, who was attending the ball with fellow Lodge Members, announced a donation to the Poppy Appeal of almost 600 euro from his charity fund, with a further profit of 400 euro raised from ticket sales and the monies raised from the raffle.

In all over 1800 euros was donated to the Branch Poppy Appeal on the night. Well done to organiser extraordinaire Jean Heald for putting the whole event together.

Pictured are L to R are cast members Paige Charleton,Julie Cartwright,Katy Pearl, Carol Spence and Ashelie Oxley who will be performing in various numbers throughout the show.

You will not be disappointed so book your tickets now using our online booking service outlined

‘OH WHA‘OH WHAT A NT A N IG IG HT IT WHT IT WAS’ AS’

'Agala charity concert was held last Saturday evening 15th.October in the prestigious Don Pancho Hotel, Benidorm. The Royal British Legion Concert Band together with Stevie Spit, Crescendo Choir and the Jersey Boys performed a spectacular show to a full house.

Jack Kemp, Spain District North Chairman welcomed everyone to this charity event and spoke about the importance of the Poppy Appeal Launch which had taken place earlier in the day. The band opened proceedings with the very popular Radetzky March.

Crescendo Choir, under their musical director Irene Oliva, performed 'Sing' 'Stronger Together' 'Make you feel my Love' and the rousing Mansions of the Lord. The Jersey Boys closed the first half and opened the second half with a non-stop medley of hits, very enthusiastically received by the audience.

There was a good selection of music from the band including The Greatest Showman most ably sung by Stevie, a Marvin Hamlisch and Abba selection, the evening finished with Tchaikovsky's Greatest Hits, including the 1812 Overture for which the band received a standing ovation and did an encore.

The performance was once more compared by Stevie Spit and concluded with Sunset and the respective national anthems. It was certainly an evening to remember'.

Branch Chairman Kevin Reardon with Mike Wyatt, the Worshipful Master of the Dama de Elche Masonic Lodge

The RBLBand played to a full house

Crescendo were in fine voice

ANDREW ATKINSON talks exclusively to Torrevieja based international dance star, Tbilisi, Georgia born Katie Street, who is back performing in shows after the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020-21 Katie teamed up with King of Tango, Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone, staging dance practise and teaching classes in Spain, but was thwarted by Covid. *Strictly Dance Spain star Katie, pictured with Vincent Simone and Loris D'Intino in Gran Alacant.

The worldwide smash-hit musical,The Lion King,or El Reino del León,is coming to San Fulgencio next month.

The musical will take to the stage of the Cardenal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio on Saturday 5th November,starting at 7:30 p.m.

Even better,the event will be FREE,although places in the theatre are limited and the doors will close once capacity is reached.

The Lion King is a musical play based on the 1994 Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated feature film of the same name with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice,and book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi,along with additional music and lyrics by Lebo M,Mark Mancina,Jay Rifkin,Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer.

THE LION KING COMES TO SAN FULGENCIOANO ANO TH TH E E R LER LE ADE ADE R R E E X X C C L L U U S S IVE IVE COM COM II NG SONG SO ON. ON.

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ACROSS: 1 Squall; 4 Paused; 9 Accidentprone; 10 Congeal; 11 Rotor; 12 Scope; 14 Plump; 18 Thorn; 19 Absence; 21 Distinguished; 22 Oxygen; 23 People.

DOWN: DOWN: 1 Snatch; 2 Unconsciously; 3 Lodge; 5 Apparel; 6 Sportsmanship; 7 Dreary; 8 Angle; 13 Pensive; 15 Studio; 16 Cargo; 17 Meddle; 20 Spire.

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ACROSS: ACROSS: 1 Studio; 4 Canons; 9 Accelerometer; 10 Rundown; 11 Niece; 12 Minor; 14 Broth; 18 Alias; 19 Riviera; 21 Hundredweight; 22 Delves; 23 Esther.

DOWN: DOWN: 1 Stairs; 2 Unconditional; 3 Igloo; 5 Almoner; 6 On the strength; 7 Server; 8 Front; 13 Observe; 15 Cashed; 16 Trade; 17 Waiter; 20 Views.

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1.Flee about the present time from hazardous adventure (8)

comes in at an entrance of mine (4)

19Ac and 20Ac. Reach the point of not being handicapped and fulfil obligations (4,2,2,7)

10.Reckon teatime's been altered (8)

too short for the text of the play (5)

entrants use protected from the elements (7) 13 and 8Dn. Not taking the lead in bowing (7,6,6)

18.Supplementary writing that may have to be cut out in the theatre (8) 19 & 20. See 9 Across.

21.Aplace to display fashions of course (5)

22.Through which the river flows in tidal effusion (4) 23.Conceptual catalogue for one who aims at perfection (8)

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2.Being austerely impassive is missing from Socialist shake-up (7)

3.Apleasing feature could change anytime (7)

4.Made out as being illustrious (13)

6.Adevil of a game? (7)

7.Locked the pudding up (7)

8.See 13 Across.

13.The padre is unusually commended (7)

14.It's assumed to be a paper rewritten by a learner (7)

15.Carry out a light task (6)

16.Advocate advice (7)

17.They convey ideas of negative charged particles (7)

LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ (Answers on page 20)

1.A Barista traditionally makes what

2.Zablaglione is a dessert from which country

3.Hydroponics is the science of growing plants in what

4.As an aid to his gambling,John Montague invented what 5.HP as in the sauce stands for Houses of Parliament - true or false

6.What is the name of the pan in which you make paella

7.The name of which Italian cheese means recooked

8.Which building has its address as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?

9.Which fictional character lives at 4 Privet Drive Little Whinging?

10.Flemish Bond and English bond are methods of doing what?

11.In which food would you find Ronnie Barker

12.Cointreau or Triple sec is added to which spirit to make a sidecar

13.What spirit is mixed with Ginger beer to make Moscow Mule

14.In the song Walzing Matilda,what is a jumbuck

15.Stanley Burrell became famous as who

16.The Dinar not the currency of which country, Lybia,Serbia,Iran,Algeria

17.If You had Distrix what would you have

18.King Zog ruled which country

19.Which country leads the world in Pork Pruduction.China,USA,Germany,Brazil

20.On January 21st,1976,what left London for Bahrain,and Paris for Rio?

21.On what road did Nellie the Elephant meet the Head of the Herd?

22.Where was England’s wartime Code Breaking Service situated?

23.What is the name of the husked coarse oatmeal that,when boiled,is served with breakfast in some regions of the USA?

24.In fairy tales,what was the name of the little man who could spin straw into gold?

25.Who was the last British Governor of Hong Kong?

NATO’s Tactical Leadership visits the Orihuela Costa RBL

Wing Commander Jon Millington from NATO’s Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) at Los Llanos Air Base, Albacete, was the guest at Thursday’s meeting of the Orihuela Costa and District Branch of the RBL.

Speaking to a full room of members and veterans from all three services, Jon spoke about the 43-year history of TLP, how it has become the focal point for NATO’s allied air forces tactical training, and the associated knowledge and leadership skills that are considered critical if NATO is to effectively face today’s tactical air challenges.

He explained that the force is composed of personnel from the 10 NATO member nations participating in the

programme, the main objective (Mission) of which is ‘to increase the effectiveness of allied tactical air forces through the development of leadership skills, mission planning, briefing, tactical flying and debriefing skills, and doc-

trinal/conceptual initiatives’.

Wing Commander Millington’s presentation concluded with a short film which showed footage of the airbase, it’s aircraft and TLP graduates in action, after which both he and his

wife, Amanda, received a warm round of applause as they were presented with a small gift from branch members.

The main photo shows John being welcomed to the branch by the Vice Chairman, Eddie Coleman.

CALLING ALL WOMEN OF SAN MIGUEL

San Miguel town hall is about to launch a new series of fitness activities specifically aimed at the women of the municipality. This is a new season of Body Fit and Pilates for women, which offers a choice of two different programs:

Body fit is a very complete workout where you will combine aerobic activities and muscle exercises. You will work muscle group strength and toning.

Pilates is where you will strengthen body and mind, unifying muscle dynamism with mind control, relaxation and breathing. You will combine gymnastics and yoga techniques.

If this sounds tempting, then we have good news, because the events are free to women who live in San Miguel. The bad news is that places are limited, so you will have to be quick to sign up.

Enrolment opens on Monday 24 October, from 8:00 a.m., and can be done via the Social Services department at the town hall.

The event has been organised with support from Social Services and Equality Council, the equality area of Diputación de Alicante and Mancomunidad la Vega.

THE UNDEAD ARE COMING TO LA MATA

If Halloween wasn’t scary enough, this year, the streets of La Mata will be taken over by the undead!

On 31 October, starting at 10:30p.m., La Mata will be hosting a Zombie night.

The event is part of the youth cultural calendar for the last quarter of the year, which features 15 events, including the “Torrerífico” horror short film festival, in collaboration with the headquarters of the University of Alicante in Torrevieja and the La Comarca Youth Association and, once

again, a trip to Port Aventura on the weekend of November 5 and 6.

Vice Chairman Eddie Coleman welcomes Wing Cdr Millington to the branch

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

La Siesta Evangelical Church, Torrevieja, a friendly, English-speaking church. We hold services at 11.15am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month (and the 5th when there is one). For more info see our website at: www. lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org

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

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Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, TorreviejaEvangelical non-denominational church. Sunday service 11a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta ñ Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. Phone: 966 799 273 / 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. www.icatorrevieja.org

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Come Join The Band' The Royal British Legion Concert Band Spain is looking for a second violin player of any nationality to join our growing group of musicians. Please contact Graham Robinson at email by phone on 658 663 846 or by email at: robinsongraham256@ googlemail.com

The Meetings of the Royal British Legion Orihuela Costa and District Branch are held at 7 for 7.30 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Olympia Pool Bar in Mil Palmeras. Everyone is welcome incl non members. Call Jean on: 630 28 08 99.

The RBLTorrevieja BranchMeets at the Oasis, formerly the Casa Ventura, San Luis on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6.30 pm for 7pm start. New members are always welcome. You do not have to be ex-services. For info please contact:Torrevieja.secretary@rbl. community

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. If you can help 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 1700 (5pm) at CHE LOCO bar/restaurant, El Chaparral urbanisation, Torrevieja. For more information please contact Chairman Tony Jenkins on 693 866 709, Vice Chairman Danny Kay on 966 71 6274 or Margaret Forshaw on 966 92 1966.

The RAFACosta Blanca RMG replaces the RAFACosta Blanca Branch 1359 which is now closed. The 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. Over 50 - On your own in the Torrevieja area. Check out Phoenix Solos who meet every Monday morning from 11am to 1pm at Reflections Bar/Restaurant, C/Aviles, San Luis Lakeside. Call Lynette on 643 098 173 or see website at; phoenixsolos.wix.com

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INFILTRATION - TO DESTROY A GOVERNMENT

Itwas a cold and windy day in the UK in December two thousand and nineteen,on the twelfth to be exact. It was the day which laid the basis for a political circus to start a few months’later.

It was also the day when Boris Johnson defied the critics and won the General Election with an impressive majority,by reversing many Labour held seats into questionable blue.

Perhaps the unpleasant blustery cold conditions of the day were a forecast of what would happen in the following months after what should have been a momentous occasion for the Conservative Party,when sadly,it became a ‘free for all’uncontrollable mess.

Why? Possibly because the days of pure honesty and trust have vanished along with morality,respect and loyalty,all replaced by greed and me,me,me!

For a government to be able to act,its members must give total support to the leader,which is essential.That is not to say in a dictatorial way,but the precise way through discussion within the group.

The devotion to the cause of governing by all its members is paramount if progress is to be made.In a democracy where the difference of opinion is sought in the decision making process,anyone who has opposing thoughts should accept the judgement of the group.

‘The Spy Catcher’book is the true story of how the Secret Service worked in the United Kingdom during the cold war and others.The book was banned because it was thought to relay too many secrets, although it was available in other parts of the world.

In it,Peter Wright the author,and at one time a man who was high in the circles of the clandestine operation,describes the infiltration of enemy facilities.This method of causing dismay and destruction was also carried out by the resistance movements on the continent during World War Two.

Are we looking at something similar,but on a lesser scale,where a governing party,right of centre,has members who think totally different to the history of the faction.

Or,probably stating the obvious,the powerful people who objected to Brexit are using that influence to destroy the

workings of an elected administration. What we have here is similar to a tug of war team,whose members love being selected to be on the rope but don’t want to do any of the pulling.

It is an extraordinarily difficult to cast off the opinions and learnings of one’s upbringing.The caring of the family and its thoughts from a young age has a direct bearing on the decisions of life.I cannot help thinking that being a Member of Parliament for a party which is right wing in its thinking must be counter to a person who has been brought up with a different ideology,as per the change from the red wall to blue.

Perhaps that is why the party does not seem to pull as one in the same direction.

However,I think it goes far deeper than that,where,after forty or more years during which the UK was seriously linked to Brussels,without going into the whys and the wherefores of Brexit,the divisions after the vote to leave are deep and unforgiving.

Never mind the fact that the British people voted to leave,a decision not acceptable by the powerful Remain lobby who have the means and the desire to reverse what they see as the wrong direction,and no doubt damaging to their way of life.

What was important to this faction,those

in and out of the government,was to be rid of the Prime Minister,Boris Johnson, the man capable of progressing the Brexit phenomenon,so he was accused with a barrage of words of lying to Parliament - in my view no more than sound bites as most politician do,nothing more than his view of the future.

And of course,the ‘Partygate’nonsense by referring to it over and over again made it into something it was not.

Where is the party of Government now? In tatters.A mixture of members who have their own agendas backed by money which would prefer total change.

It is also hampered by a Civil Service reluctant to follow instructions and capable of reversing the Administrations orders.Hence,very little progress with the Government’s requirements.

There is also the question of thousands and thousands of migrants arriving on the shores almost daily,with the authority tangled up in EU Human Rights Laws that they have little answer for.

The new Prime Minister,Liz Truss,was thrown into the deep end of leadership with very little time to prepare for it,so I can understand that her administration is not up to scratch,and mistakes have been made.

However,is she the right person to con-

trol the Conservative party? Maybe,but her history has not been one of devotion to its course,as at one time she was Liberal,and her family is in the opposing corner - and I wonder if she is another implant.

More frightening is where the stewardship of the country is going.People younger than thirty-five would see the present administration set up with three parliaments outside Westminster,and each city having its controlling Mayor,as normal.This came about when Tony Blair’s executive,twenty years ago,divided the Union up into separate governing parts.

The power at Westminster shrunk when the other parliaments came into being and the office of Mayor was giving far more autonomy,so much so there are some towns and cities in England which are as English as the Middle East.

More frightening,with a government that has little or no authority,we are seeing the total collapse of the United Kingdom itself,as it is slowly taken over by the established settlers,and a thousand years of Britishness is at risk of vanishing into a very different type of organisation.

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NOTE:At the time of writing Liz Truss was still PM

Freakie Taverners v Domino's Desperados

Some powerful scoring from Despo's in the 1st leg from Paul Chick 100, Chris Oates 122, Mike Langan 104, proved fruitless as a Sharon Frain 125 and an Ernie Willis out, gave the hosts a surprise lead.

Tipsy Tiaras v Tipsy Toppers

With the Freakie Taverners having been plucked out first to play the Desperados, the odds of both the Tipsy Toad teams being drawn to play one another in the KO cup preliminaries were more than 30 - 1, but as Boris Johnson says, ´´Them's the Breaks´´.

So, a local derby and indeed battle of the sexes took place on the fields of El Galan. Dressed in identical uniforms, the soldiers of the Tipsy

up with rations of pizza, chips and salad.

Fortified, Gunner Galloway (95 x 2, 2-D1) cried ´victory´ for the lads despite an impressive counter offensive from Wendy Hayward.

The lads could then relax, and they added to their tally with 3 more wins, courtesy of Maiden

Combined might of the Tiaras and Toppers

Bar3213

Delights4212

Hellraisers416

Leeson St. Trotters4014

Pint Depot Queens4011

Tipsy Toad Tiaras408

RESULTS FOR 20TH

KO CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND

Freakie Taverners7-4 Dominos Desperados Tipsy Toad Tiaras 1-7 Tipsy Toad Toppers

Just two preliminary K.O. Cup matches this week, both winners Freakie Taverners and the Tipsy Toppers joining the main draw in November, for 1st round matches proper on November 24th.

On the subject of the main draw, co league sponsors, One Way Services' Matt Smith, has suggested this be conducted live on Facebook, the committee of course, excitedly compliant, anticipating a future in the film industry.

More news about this "ground breaking" project at a later date.

Potential make up artists should forward appropriate credentials / references in due course to Paul Durrant c/o Leader newspaper.

This was quickly doubled via a John Boden D2. Skipper Steve Harding, hitting a 90+ and double for the visitors.

Noel Kenny extended Freakies lead in the opening pairs, Cathy Wallbanks and the experienced Ray Hayes 85,85, D2, making it 3-2 in favour of Freakies. Boden found plenty of trebles in the remaining pairs, but it was partner Frain on D4 giving their side a 4-2 half time lead.

Harding's decent form continued after the break closing on D14, to keep Despos in the game. Willis regained the hosts 2 leg advantage with a 95 and fine 78 out, over Chick.

The "see sawing" continued Hayes finding D4, the score now 5-4. It was to be Despos last leg as Annette Dobson D6, Boden the tie winner and Frain a 40 out, finished off the remaining three for 8-4. POTM - Boden - Hayes.

armies tested each other´s training and preparation with a cautious start which could have seen the first two triples go either way, both sides having half a dozen turns to take the first ground.

Andy Rutter (100, D1) took the first scalp, and Lee Maiden (100, 85 x 2, D2) took the 2nd despite some feisty efforts from Pat Schofield (141) and Denise Green (110).

Toppers Clan-Leader Baz Schofield´s rallying cry of ´Here we go!, Here we go!, Here we go!´ didn´t have quite its usual confidence. None-theless, the lads took the third triples (Hugh Galloway, D8) and first doubles, Paddy Winterbourne (D20), the check-outs starting to get a little more convincing.

Tiara Tracey Simpson AKA Psycho (for good reason) isn´t one to run away from a fight and she took it to the lads, all guns blazing in the 2nd doubles, taking out 62 with S6-D8-D20 earning her the POTM medal (no one daring to question the route she took to victory).

Phil de Lacy (D2) took the score to 1 - 5 to the Toppers.

Rifleman Rutter sniped a double top in the first singles to take the Toppers tantalisingly close to the crucial 7th point, before the Naafi opened

(D20), Steph Simpson (20 - D10) and Graham Solomons (D10).

The Tiaras had one last chance to leave the field with dignity and did so when Sapper Simone de Lacy (92x2) checked out on D19.

Final score 2 - 10,

The Tiaras awarded Steph Simpson POTM for his steady efforts but also because he was least afraid to be in the photo with wife Tracey.

Dominos Desperados

Ernie Willis - Best finish

Ray Hayes - POTM

Tracey and Steph

SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Results/tables Friday 21 October

DIVISIONA DIVISIONA

69(2)GreenlandsCedarsLaMarinaSharks(10)89

91(6)EmeraldIsleCavaliersVistabellaLanzadores(6)80

856)SanLuisLionsGreenlandsOaks(6)94

100(11)CountryBowlsGeckosQuesadaSwallows(1)77

PWD L Dif Pts

CountryBowlsGeckos27124619

GreenlandsOaks25141015

EmeraldIsleCavaliers2505812

QuesadaSwallows24151411

LaMarinsSharks14012010

VistabellaLanzadores2505-3410

SanLuisLions2406-468

SanMiguelApaches120336

GreenlandsCedars2217-215

DIVISION BDIVISION B

84(10)LaSiestaGoldsEmeraldIsleClaymores(2)74

128(12)QuesadaSwiftsElRanchoMustangs(0)51

72(4)VistabellaPicadorsLaSiestaBlues(8)82

79(4)SanMiguelNavajosQuesadaSwans(8(84

PWD L Dif Pts

LaSiestaGolds28022720

QuesadaSwifts27038018

QuesadaSwans2604214

EmeraldIsleClaymores24065310

LaMarinaSeagulls130268

VistabellaPicadors2406-738

LaSiestaBlues2406-76

SanMiguelNavajos1203-54

ElRanchoMustangs2208-834

DIVISION CDIVISION C

69(4)VistabellaConquistadorsSanLuisTigers(8)96

73(2)SanMiguelCommanchesCountryBowlsPanthers(10)99

82(7)MontemarMatadorsEmeraldIsleOutlaws(5)78

PWD L Dif Pts

CountryBowlsPanthers26043216

SanLuisTigers25054014

EmeraldIsleOutlaws25141413

MontemarMatadors2514-213

SanMiguelCommanches2406-398

LaSiestaSilvers1203-184

VistabellaConquistadors1203-274

GreenlandsElms000000

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EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB

On Monday the Pintos had a bye.

Wednesday found our winter league team playing at Javea, having a very pleasant match and coming away with one rink against Javea two, a decent result for an away match.

Frances Johnston, Bill Johnston, Diane Yates and Keith Longshaw 16-27. Sheila Millward, Ron Greenstreet, Rob Clark and Jim Eastwood 6-28. Sheila Cox, Judy Foley, Mike Cox and Henry Ryder 17-16.

On Friday the Mustangs were at Quesada playing the Swifts,

San Miguel Bowls Club

Week ending 21st October 2022 - Barry Jones

On Monday we had three teams in action, San Miguel Dolphins were home to Greenlands Maples taking all 12 points, 79 shots to 28, the best winning triple were Bob Nesbitt, Eddie Cowan and Mike Douglas 23 - 5.

On Monday morning San Miguel Stingrays were away to Vistabella Eagles where they shared the points 6 - 6, 79 shots to 86. Best winning triple were Adam Ingram, Ken Hope and Barry Jones 20 - 11.

On Monday afternoon San Miguel Orcas were away to Vistabella Drivers, losing 2 - 10, 63 shots to 88. They had two trips that drew, Sharon Louise, David Homer and Steven Parr 16 - 6, and Anne Young, Paul Hayward and Barbara Scotthern 4 - 4.

On Wednesday San Miguel were home to Greenland Gladiators where they lost 2 - 6, 51 shots to 60. The only winning rink was Bob Nesbitt, Lee Sinclair, Ron Nairey and Lynn Greenland 19 - 8.

On Friday morning San Miguel Navajos were home to Quesada Swans losing 4 - 8, 79 shots to 84. The best winning triple were Ann Young, Bob Nesbitt and Mike Douglas 25 - 15.

Also on Friday San Miguel Comanches were home to Country Bowls Panthers losing 2 - 10. The best winning triple were Ken Guiney, Gesture Saenundd and Lynn Greenland 28 - 5.

Areminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm - Ä5 for an afternoonís 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.

We welcome all bowlers who would like to join San Miguel B.C. as we are a unique clubwe 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

QUIZ

sengers simultaneously took off. 21. The Road to Mandalay,

Bletchley Court, 23. Grits, 24. Rumpelstiltskin,

Chris

although we came away without a point, two rinks were level until very close to the end and we must always remember that the result doesn’t always reflect how well you have played.

Chris Ziepe, Dolly Ford and John Ziepe 16-21. Lesley Day, Dave Haynes and Marion Haynes 9-42. Sheila Millward, Kevin Henry and Jim Eastwood 9-24. Ann Abbott, Tony Abbott and Keith Longshaw 6-25. Peter Blackburn, Malc Sykes and Diane Yates 1116. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB

By Dave Hadaway

Monday 18th and 2 home games to play/watch and after saying last week how I look forward to Winter, I am stuck at home with a lousy head cold, so the report is based solely on the result sheets.

Not the best reading but a long way short of disastrous. In the morning our Explorers played the Chestnuts from Greenlands and lost 8-4. All 4 points came from Anne Stone, Steve Syddell and Alex Whyte they were the top scoring rink with a 35-14 victory, which was also sufficient to carry the shot difference 83-82.

The afternoon game was our Pathfinders against Country Bowls which produced a mirror image of the morning's result with us winning 8-4 and gaining the shot difference of 81-79, our top winning trip being Audrey Birch, Len Daniels and Alex Morrice with a 20-12 victory.

Well done all to win the shot difference by so little in both games reflects on you all.

Our internal Animal League started this week, and I would like to start by introducing the teams:

Magpies:Pete Parsons, Trevor Stemp, Norman Ship, Margaret Finlayson.

Swans: Alan Birch, David

Joynes, Reg Jackson, Jeff Halfhide

Robins: Alex Morrice, Audrey Birch, Lorita Rae, Mike Smith.

Sparrows: Garth Slater, Barbara Foreshaw, Cliff Rawlingson, Marilyn Fryatt.

Puffins: John Rae, Janet Parsons,Trevor Hancock, Tom Spencer.

Eagles: Maureen Kidd, Martha Reynolds,Carol Smith, Lesley Joynes.

Should be a interesting league as after 1 game played, we only had 1 undefeated team and that's those cockney Sparrows with 6 points.

Friday 21st and our Sharks were away to Greenlands Cedars, which was also a return fixtures of Explorers versus Chestnuts which we lost on Monday 4-8, today revenge was very sweet with a 10-2 win away at Greenlands.

The one rink we lost was only by 3 shots and our top winning rink was, Steve Douglas, Mike Smith and Margaret Finlayson with a 23-15 win.

Overall shots were 89-69. An excellent result. Sorry no report received from the Seagulls, you will have to wait until next week for their results.

Monte Mar Bowls Club

VOYAGER DIVISION

MONTE MAR MATADORSV G REENLANDS B EECH

October 17th away at Greenlands we had a win on one rink.

Unfortunately a lady playing for Greenlands on another took ill and they had to concede which meant we won that rink.

Well done to the winning team of Wendy Sheridan, Iain Sheridan and skip Ian Hamilton. Also Julia Hamilton, Les Bounds skip Barry Watson. Shots Matador’s 71 - 82 Beech

Points Matador’s 4- 8 Beech

WINTER LEAGUE

MONTE MARV B ENITACHELL BOWLS CLUB

October 19th we were away at B.B.C. after the long drive unfortunately we lost on all rinks. We were made very welcome when we arrived for the match with BBC saying they were pleased to see Monte Mar back in the winter league.

After the game we all enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant.

Points Monte Mar 0 - 8 B.B.C.

La Siesta Bowls

Members Run Club - Alan Carr

Division (B) The Blues opponents were La Siestas other team The Golds which ended up being a very close fought battle which is reflected in the overall (Shots 87–89),so the Golds received 2 points for the Shots together with wins on three rinks to make the final result 8-4.

The winning teams were; Fran & Neil Cox with Ros Stockell (21-11).Jo Elkin,Ken Stringfellow & Alan Mawer (22-18).Pat Moore,Bill & Sue Jordan (17-16).The Blues winners were; Ramsay Sinclair,Tony Dalton & Derek Biggs (23-15).Kathleen Morrisroe,Jim Gracie & Mike Inns (19-14).

Division (C) - The Silvers travelled to the Emerald Isle for their afternoon game against the Outlaws which resulted in wins on two rinks; Lesley Howlett,Janet & Graham Doel (17-13).Pat Malden,Alan Carr & George Richardson (18-17).The result being 4-8 (Shots 71-89).

Enterprise - The Apollos were at home playing host to Vistabella Albatrosses and won convincingly on two rinks but missing out on the other three with the (Shots 79-87) going to the visitors losing the game 4-8.Well done to the rink winners; Martin Harley,Norman Adcroft & Dave Blackie (25-8).Noel Morrisroe,Wendy & Alan Ralph (28-12).

Discovery - The Pioneers got a very good result away at Quesada playing the Diamonds,gaining wins on three rinks but the overall shots going to the home side.Rinks won by; Stan Dibble,Pauline & Lyndon Johnson (22-9). Gordon Paton,Derek Barker & Brian Fraser (15-10).Tracey Paffett,Irene & Dave Laverick (14-11).The game ended sharing the points 6-6 (Shots 70-74).

Voyager - A afternoon home game for The Sputniks against Quesada Rubies which saw some good bowling from both teams,but we found the visitors to be far too strong and were only able to secure points on one rink courtesy of; Wayne Howlett,June & David Whitworth (15-10).The game ended 2-10 (Shots 63-125).

Interested in joining La Siesta members run bowls club,there is always something going on with events being arranged by the social secretary to suit all members.George´s Chicken and Egg,every Wednesday 1.30 for 2pm,with Mike & Grahams roll up every Saturday 930 for 950 am.

Just pop in or call the President George 865 772 498 or the Captain Wendy

Quesada Bowls Club

By Steve Hibberd

For the second round of matches in the Sth Alicante league,Pearls had a bye in div 1.

In div 2,Diamonds had a home match against La Siesta Pioneers.Although they lost 2 rinks to 3,superior overall shots difference by 74-71,meant that a 6-6 draw

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB

South Alicante League, Monday 17th October, Enterprise Div. Klingons were away v Emerald Isle Titans.

We had a real battle, and Keith’s team just missed out by 1 shot, but unfortunately we could only “kling-on” to 2points-10, shots 80-95.

Well done to our winning team: Ian Kenyon, Jane Hamill, Stewart Hamill 20-6. Meanwhile in Voyager Div the Trekkers, home v Emerald Isle Moonrakers, had a much better result, winning 8 points-4, 97 shots-72.

Well done to: Dave Notely, Bill Webb, Keith Phillips 24-15, Chris Jackson, Ngaio & Peter Baldwin 20-8, Tricia Reilly, Derrick Cooper, Pat Reilly 27-12.

On Thursday 20th we played the first round of the P REMIER 20 KNOCKOUT COMPETITION, home & away v Vistabella.

We always expect a close match against VB, especially with this mixed format; which is why it’s so challenging & frustrating. All the matches were hard fought and even the losing teams kept going, to try and keep the shot difference close and that certainly worked!.

However we weren’t expecting a result as close as this!!

Home match 72 shots SL 71 shots VB 4 points each. Away match 65 shots SL 66 shots VB 4 points each.

Emerald Isle Bowls Club by Elwyn Morris

The annual visit of the Gate((Dublin))took place with the teams playing two games the Gate retained the Cup((again))but the ISLE did take a trip off them with Noel Davis John Loughran and Mary Dyer winning as usual the games were played in great spirit and plenty of enjoyment thrown in after games Well done all

We also had the annual visit of the Crown Green bowlers from Thongbridge club and they won their games as well. Hope to see them all again next year

Titans played at home against San Luis Klingons and had a fine 10-2 win, Aggregate 95-80. Winners were N Davis P Coffey M Dyer 26-15, D Jones S Marks R Marks 24-14,,S Verity Jo Pering Julian Pering 20 -19, N Prior G Wallis P Heaney 19-12

Neptunes travelled to Country Bowls Seahawks and lost 4-8 Aggregate 78-92. E Morris A Malcolm J Loughran 20-14, J Fenty B Fenty P Willicott 20 -19

Moonrakers played San Luis Trekkers and slipped to a 4-8 Aggregate 72-97 defeat. Winners were M Nash A Gower A Forrest 20-13, J Nash J Ball G Smith 17-13.

Wednesday saw the Isle travel to Vistabella in the Winter league where they were beaten 6-2. N Prior S Elvin M Dyer A M Gerrard. 19-16 The Berleen lost 24-11

The Isle played the Highjackers on Tuesday where home advantage paid off with Isle winning on all trips

Cavaliers at home on Friday to Vistabella Lanzadores finished all square 6-6 Aggregate 91-80, S Johnson K Jolliffe P Coffey 17-9, D Jones N Prior B Kavanagh 23-16.

Claymores were at La Siesta Golds and got beaten 10-2 Aggregate 74-84

Outlaws played at Montemar Matadores and lost narrowly 5-7 Aggregate 78-82, D Clark J Holmyard T Roche 21-12, M Brookes J Sawyer E Brookes 15-11, J Forrest, J Speedie B Smith drew 17-17.

was the end result.

Well done - P Bottle,A Linley,T Voisey 228.C Skinner,P Farrell,G Skinner 22-11. Rubies won away at La Siesta against Sputniks by a very impressive 10 points to 2,but alas I do not have details.

Fast forward to Friday's Southern league, where Swallows were in action away at Country Bowls.Once again,I haven't details,but courtesy of the very impressive

Total 137 shots SL 137 shots VB 8 points each.

Under the Rules; if everything is tied, it goes down to the result of the singles & we won BOTH Singles so we go through to the next round v San Miguel.

San Luis winners at HOME: Singles Kath Reid 21-14, Triples Giuseppe Galelli, Tricia & Pat Reilly 20-15. AWAY: Singles Bill Webb 21-4, Pairs June & Keith Jones 21-12.

Friday 21st Southern League and a better result for the Lions, home v Greenlands Oaks; Pts 6 -6 , Shots 85 - 94. Winners: Helen Hammond, Sandra Burrows, Scott Malden 13-12, Bill Webb, Tricia & Pat Reilly 21-19, June Jones, Caroline Smyth, Neil Morrison 20-15.

The Tigers were away v Vistabella Conquistadors in a real nip & tuck match, fighting to the end for a good result; 8points-4, 96 shots-69. Winning teams: Chris Jackson, Ngaio & Peter Baldwin 26-8, Jane Hamill, Terry Baylis, Stewart Hamill 26-7, Cas Blay, Sheila Cammack, John Dowell 19-17.

If you’re interested, come along to Oasis SL, talk to members, watch on Monday or Friday match days, or take part in the chicken drive on Saturdays (10:00/10:30) or contact Club

Captain June Jones for more info: keithjones81@hotmail.com / Tel: 691 903 773.

By Sheila Cammack

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB REPORT

Monday 17th October, Vistabella Albatrosses, Division A, were Away to La Siesta Apollo's, Winning on 3 Rinks plus the Shots. Sue Kemp, Mo Foulcer, Brian Zelin 19-16. Lynne Bishop, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 24-4. Olwyn Ratcliffe, Stuart Allman, Brian Dunn 24-6. Shots 87-79. Points 8-4.

Vistabella Eagles Division C, were at Home to San Miguel Stingrays, Winning on 2 Rinks plus the Shots. Peter Caldwell, Roy Widgery, Sheila Westwood 20-10. Jill Wyatt, John Ridley, Paul Durham 25-9. Shots. 86-79. Points 6-6.

Vistabella Drivers Division B, Were at Home to San Miguel Orcas, Winning on 3 Rinks Plus Drawing on 2 Rinks. Hillary James, Steve Baxter, Alan Bannister 14-14, Alan Whitley, John Goddard, Sue Wilson 22-16, Steve Wilson, Barry Tarling, Derek Howe 17-8, Ron Smith, Jeff Neve, Alice Howe 16-16, Frank Barclay, Denise Howell, Brian Pointon 19-9, Shots 88-63. Points 10-2.

Wednesday 19th October Vistabella in the Winter League, were at Home to Emerald Isle, Winning on 2 Rinks, Plus Winning the Berleen, Sue Kemp, Alice Howe, Arthur Brown, Brian Zelin 34-11, Freddie Willey, Alan Bannister, Paul Parks, Gary Thorpe 20-12, Shots 70-42. Points 6-2. Berleen, Steve Baxter, Keith Black, Richard Lee, Maggie Furness 24-11.

Thursday 20th October, Vistabella were Playing San Luis in the 20 Knockout, it could not have been any closer, at Home Vistabella Won on 2 Rinks and won the Shots 66-65, Away Vistabella also won on 2 Rinks but this time lost the Shots 71-72, so the tie was drawn, but there has to be a winner so then we went to count back, Starting with the Singles, Vistabella lost them both so the victory eventually went to San Luis, Well done to both teams on a very exciting and close match.

Friday 21st October, Vistabella Lanzadores were Away to Emerald Isle Cavaliers, Winning on 3 Rinks, Olwyn Ratcliffe, Stuart Allman, Brian Dunn 18-16, Richard Lee, Paul Parks, Maggie Furness 16-15, Lynne Bishop, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 21-19, Shots 80-91. Points 6-6.

VISTABELLAPicadors were at Home to La Siesta Blues, Winning on 2 Rinks, Ron Smith, Alan Bannister, Alice Howe 21-16, Yvonne Baxter, Hillary James, Steve Baxter 16-10, Shots 72-82. Points 4-8.

By Brian Zelin

LLB website,I can reveal that Geckos beat Swallows 11-1.

Better news for our two 2nd div teams, especially Swifts who trounced El Rancho Mustangs (12-0) at home.Winning quite convincingly on all 5 rinks,were this little lot - C Skinner,S Jakeman,G Skinner 1611.T & J Brinton,P Bradbury 42-9.J Cleal,J Moss,T Lale 24-9.K Gordon,D Collings,A Reid 25-6.S Johnston,B & L

Miller 21-16.

Finally,to complete this weeks roundup, Swans did well to secure a fine 8-4 victory at San Miguel.Against the Navajos,3 winning rinks,plus a superior shots difference of 84-79,resulted in a hard earned 8-4 victory.

Well played - C Bowles,B Elliott,K Bowles 17-13.D Benson,P Farrell,A Benson 20-8. H Olsen,P & B Rees 18-12.

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HOTDARTS WEEK 3:

Bliss Wright (GG) 180, 125, 100, Amanda Skinner (GG) 140, 100x2, Margaret Boden (WA) 128, Jenny Binfield (DM) 126, Groa Bryndis (PD) 125, 100, Helen Bushell (FC) 121, 100, Nicky Mosely (FT) 120, Shirley Stephenson (WA) 120, Pat Woods (DM) 115, Lesley Eagles (TT) 114, 100, June Hawkins (FC) 112, Pat Schofield (TT) 108, Jane Barnes (WA) 107, 100, Linda Curdy (FC) 104, Natalie Clifford (FT) 101, Chelsea Campbell (GG) 100x2, Sandra Crabbe (LB) 100x2, Ann Bartlett (FT) 100, Diane Burns (DM), Elizabeth Cowan (TT), Sharon Crane (TT), Yvonne Rouffignac (GG).

LEASTDARTS: Bliss Wright (GG) 20 & 23

Mike Probert talks Golf

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Is it ever acceptable to just walk off the golf course?

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LMGS MATCH REPORT

Altorreal Golf Course was the venue for this weekís game for the members of the La Marina Golf Society. The Mike Barbour trophy was competed for with a Texas Scramble and the camaraderie between the players made for a most enjoyable day. There were three nearest the pins up for grabs, on hole 5 was Graeham Buchanan, hole 8 was Garry Garbett, and hole 10 was Paul Saxton.

All five teams were very close with their scores, however, the runners-up with a score of 74 were Graeham Buchanan, Jimmy Scott, Iain Lyall and Frank Cullen. The dayís winners with a score of 73 therefore, winning the Mike Barbour trophy were Gordon McLagan, Tony Moore, Bill Allen and Lesley Cullen.

CK1 Ladybirds secure a 3rd victory this week, keeping them in 2nd place overall. Donna Ralph, Sue Christie, Sharon O´Rourke, Kirsty Green, Sandra Crabbe (Cpt), Angela Mullen, Sue Cam

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Celts GolfSociety

Our 11th President's prize was celebrated yesterday at our home course of La Serena. We had a field of 92 players participating and a good day was had by all. The course is in fantastic condition and playing from the whites made it that bit more challenging. Many thanks to Miguel, Bruno, Vanessa and team, Karolina, Paul and Michael for all your help on the day.

To Camillus and his assistants, you made it look like a seamless operation even when the app had a nap, coupled with Terry falling ill with Covid and Philip could not make it on the day.

To Denis for his organisational skills and

Paul Lawrie win at La Manga

Paul Lawrie came from 5 shots behind on the final day to win the Farmfoods Euro Senior Masters at La Manga last week, his

Bad Health - Bad Weather - Bad Case of the shanks - An off the course emergency - Extremely slow play - Terrible playing partners - Running out of golf balls

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making sure our evening entertainment and dinner was all that we have come to expect from Meson El Prado, well done.

To Rain our singer many thanks for the evening, it was a pity that it had to be cut short on the evening.

The results of the day were as follows. NTP's Mike Stott (2), Gary Conroy, Jean Randell, TomConway and Philip Vaughan. Cat IV, Steve Formby 36, Niall Murray 33 and Lynn McCormack 33. Cat III, Felix Mallon 32, Tom Conway 30 and Bev Buckley 29. Cat II Steve Hopkins 35, Karl DiMasio 35 and Alex McIntyre 31. Cat I,John O'Brien 34, Mike Stott 33 and Pauval Serakova 33.

The gross was won by Bob Smith with 33

second success of the season on the Tour. Lawrie closed with a brilliant seven-underpar 65 before beating Swede Michael Jonzon with a birdie at the first extra hole.

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gross points, well done Bob, great to see you in the winning circle again. The runner-up on the day, pipped at the post, was Sally Hopkins with 37 points. Our winner on the day with a fine 38 points went to Alisdair McLean, his first major victory throughout his golfing years. Well done.

Elsewhere, Spaniard Adrian Otaegui stormed to an impressive six-shot successin the Andalucía Masters at Valderrama with a 19-under total, and new record, of 265.

Macklins Dolly Mixtures, Pat Woods, Diane Burns, Jean Warnock, Selma Dyer (Capt), Cath Carter, Jenny Binfield, Angie Philpott.

THADER SPEND THEIR AFTERNOON CHASING SHADOWS

Thankfully, a string of magnificent saves kept the scoreline down to just three.

Thader rarely looked capable of providing a response, with their best chance of the first half, a stoppage time strike, by Quino.

But with a hat trick, Crevellente’s Guille was on fire. Two of his 3 were prodded home from close range, but in the manner of a true striker the no 9 was always where he needed to be.

Thader in their Centenary kit....but the line up was as good as it got!

A hint of suspicion for the first, in no way detracted from his fine performance.

Indeed, but for yet another marvellous save by Thader MOM Chema, Guille would have bagged his 4th midway through the 2nd period. The addition of club president Lloyd added a little bite to the visitors defence, clearly evident by a booking within 5 minutes of his onfield arrival, but the team were sadly lacking in both urgency and determination.

Three

goals down by half time, this was not the Thader that we have been used to watching during the early part of the season. Frankly the first half perform-

Costa Blanca Independent Pool League Knockout Cup

ance was awful with their only contribution being a share of a scrappy opening period.

Sporting their new ‘all black’ centenary kit at the freshly relaid Enrique

Moralles Stadium, it was the man in pink, keeper Chema, that was earning all the plaudits, without whom the damage at the interval would have been a whole lot worse.

Krusaders 6-4, The Rancheros returned a 6-4 win against Hals Heroes, with The Jokers chalking up a 6-3 win against The Flaggers.

CARP R US

Thader were marginally better after the break, courtesy of 4 second half substitutions, but it was still the home side that enjoyed the majority of the game.

This was probably the visitors’ worst performance of the season with Raul Mora’s side largely limited to chasing shadows, particularly in the first half.

Let us hope that we see rather more next week in Sunday’s local derby against Almoradi.

The Almoradians defeated The Goof Shot Boys 7-3 in the Costa Blanca Independent Pool League Round 1 Knockout Cup to go into the hat for the second round draw on October 29.

El Raso Mixtures defeated Kennys

Cab Buddies cruised through to round two following a comfortable 8-2 win at The Pines Nuts; The Taverners defeated Full Monte Azul 6-4, with The Excellence going through, following a 6-5 win against The Young Boys.

Round 12 of the Carp-r-Us Summer/Autumn Series was fished on the Rio Segura at Jacarilla/Bigastro. Although there hadn’t been any recent rain the river was very high, running fast and very muddy so a tough match was expected. The match was won by Dave

Hutchinson, fishing his first match for a while. Dave fished peg 1 with pole and corn to take 13.16kg.

Towards the other end of the stretch, Steve Fell used a combination of pole and bread and feeder and maggot to take 6.32kg, including four small barbel- Third was the ever con-

sistent Willie Moons with 3.84kg form peg 2, just pipping Richard Crawshaw who had 3.82kg on peg 3

Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or on the Facebook page CarpR-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

Disappointing Day for SAAM

The autumn racing season for SAMM sailors should have started in September but once again other events at CTD caused a delay. So everybody was really looking forward to the first races on October 9th.

PINOSO GO TOP OF REGIONAL GP 8

Pinoso CF Abagged five goals in a 5-0 win against CF Atletico Algorfa in the Valencia 1st Regional Group 8 in Saturday's only fixture to go

top of the table.

SC Torrevieja travel to Sporting Dolores CF on Sunday evening, with Racing San Miguel hosting CF Rafal and CD Montesinos hosting CD Cox.

In the 2nd Regional Group 16 Callosa Deportivo

CF Adefeated Athletic Crevillente 4-1 to go third in the table, with Crevillente dropping to 16th.

Guardamar Soccer CD took three pts with a 2-0 home win against CF Sporting Albatera to maintain top spot in the table.

Torry B edge out local rivals

Sporting Costablanca Torrevieja CF B defeated CD Horadada Thair 2-1 to jump three places into 13th, ahead of Sunday's fixtures, with Diaz and Soko netting.

CF Popular Orihuela host Atletico Benejuzar A on Sunday, Bigastro CF host Santa Pola CF B and CD Benijofar host CF United Elche A.

Full results round-up will appear online.

But, a disappointment awaited as the weather refused to cooperate. The normal start time came and went with no wind so the first race was delayed for and hour so did not start until 12.15 when a little wind had materialised.

Five boats started, one took 17 minutes to cross the start line after the gun, made minimal progress and soon retired while the other took 20 to 30 minutes to complete a lap (normally boats lap in 9/10 minutes).

The race was average lap format of an hours duration, the slowest boat only completing 2 laps, the fastest 4 laps. The winner being Shoestring Omega crewed by John Down and Jack Moss.

The wind died away to nothing so, although the second race did start it was abandoned by the race officer after 30 minutes as three boats had retired and the remaining two hadn't even reached the first mark.

Pinoso celebrate their win

For more info about SAMM and it’s sailing opportunities go to www.sailingmarmenor.com Photo Jack Moss and John Down.