The Leader in Spain 28 Movember 22 - Edition 947

Pilar de la Horadada is to construct 38,000 square meters of sports, leisure and parking facilities facing the sea in Las Higuericas

Included amongst the facilities will be a car park for 500 vehicles, a concert venue, three beach volleyball courts, two beach football courts, a running circuit, a picnic area and a pump truck circuit.

The scheme was announced by the Councillor for Infrastructures, Rufino Lancharro, who described the initiative as an "ambitious" project that "will completely renovate the two municipal plots" in front of Las Higuericas beach.

He explained that " it is a project that will be divided into several phases, where we want to promote the area in front of Las Higuericas for sports tourism, leisure for young people and areas of free recreation and healthy sports activities”.

Stage one will be introduced at the beginning of next year and will see the tender for the drafting of the project so that we can have an accurate estimate of the costs and the time frame necessary to complete the work, which will be carried out in phases.

In addition, we will need authorisation from the Ministry for Ecological Transition, since it is an unurbanised area affected by the Coastal Law. It is anticipated that the complex will be directly managed by the municipality.

Included on the 18,000-square-meter plot that is closest to the rambla, located on Calle Catamaran, 16, between Parque Europa and Parque del Alheli, will be an 870-meter running circuit, two beach football courts, three beach volleyball courts, a large area for the storage of water sports equipment, and parking.

On the other plot of 20,500 square meters, at Calle Catamarán 20, located between the Parque del Catamarán and the Parque Juan Ramón Jiménez, the old Varadero restaurant will be demolished.

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New Leisure complex in Horadada

This will be followed by the construction of a car park, a 3,000-square-meter esplanade area and a concert stage, as well as a 2,100square-meter Pump Truck circuit with cambers, jumps and ramps, for skateboarders and cyclists. It will also include a large picnic and recreation area for families.

The construction of a Pump Truck circuit is in response to the demand of the young population of the municipality, according to the Youth councillor Nieves Moreno, who said that in a recent survey the facility came out as the number one request.

A Pump Truck is a circuit that can be travelled entirely by skateboard or bicycle; being propelled only by means of the inertia acquired in the jumps and cambers of the circuit, using the skill of the skater or cyclist.

The tracks are “great fun and very versatile, and can be used for many urban disciplines such as bmx, mini bmx, inline skates, surf skate, roller skates or scooter,” said Moreno.

Tourist Tax to be introduced across Valencia Community

An agreement between the three main political groups in the Valencia region, PSPV, Compromís and Unides Podem, will give the green light to the controversial tourist tax, which will charge tourists for overnight stays. The plans to implement the tax, which are already being collected in some parts of the country, have been debated in Valencia for the last 5 years, with employers against. The tax establishes a rate ranging from 0.5 euro, to be paid in campsites or hostels, to 2 euro per night in 4-star Superior and 5-star hotels.

Tourists from cruise ships will pay 1.5 euro, the same as in higher category tourist homes. But there will be a maximum limit of 7 days payment.

There will be some exceptions, however, for those under 16 years of age, travellers who arrive on social trips such as Imserso (or similar from the EU), those who do so for health reasons (including a companion) or some hostellers. Also, anyone who arrives due to a war or similar conflict will be exempt, as is the case now with Ukrainian refugees.

The money collected by municipali-

ties must be used to expand tourist services or infrastructures, to promote good labour practices, improvements to the environment or to facilitate access to housing. However, those municipalities that choose not to enforce the tax can do so.

As well as in the one-year moratorium that the law itself contemplates

for its entry into force and that would therefore prevent it from being collected before 2024.

A vote on the introduction will take place on Thursday, which given the support of those groups mentioned, is likely to succeed with it’s launch in 2024.

P O E T R Y C O R N E R

Birdsong So To Speak

The snow is falling heavily The landscape pretty bleak No children building snowmen No birdsong so to speak

Remains of peoples houses A wreckage of a tank

apartment block abandoned

windows staring blank

A street that once was thriving With shops and busy folk

Now eerily disfigured But still smouldering with smoke

The work of evil daring Now a snowscape lost in fear

No life no motivation Were there really people here?

The sound of distant gunfire

An explosion in the sky

But nobody left to question Or to ask the reason why

On the snowy ground

A robin dares to forage for his food

His breast of red where blood was shed In a senseless war so crude

The snow now hiding conflict

As a silence strives to reign

This is Christmas Day 2022

In a small town in Ukraine.

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The 20,500 square metre plot at Calle Catamarán with the Pump Truck Circuit

SAN JAVIER JOINS THE SPACE RACE

Although their bid has already been registered bid, Elche now has considerable competition in the Space Race, as San Javier has taken a giant leap to become the space capital of Spain.

Already known as the 'City of the Air' because of the San Javier air academy training facility, which is also home to the Patrulla Águila aerobatics group, San Javier has boosted its candidacy to host the Spanish Space Agency through a major marketing and social media campaign.

"We want to be the 'City of Air and Space'", said the mayor of San Javier, José Miguel Luengo, excitedly, alluding to the slogan that champions his candidacy for the Spanish version of NASA to be located in the old terminal of the San Javier airport.

The Ministry of Science launched the call for bids with the premise of decentralising the facilities outside of Madrid. This objective has so far attracted 35 applications: 21 locations aspire to be the base of operations for the Spanish Space Agency while 14 opt for the Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence, which will be in charge of controlling the new generation algorithms.

“When we studied the requirements, we saw that the San Javier airport terminal, due to its characteristics, allowed us to present a very strong project. This infrastructure adjoins the General Air Academy (AGA), which guarantees safety. In addition, the Air Force has been renamed the Air and Space Force and its officers are being trained at the AGA in San

Javier.”

Another strong point is the fact that within the AGA, the Polytechnic University of Cartagena trains its officers in aerospace technology and this teaching institution also has projects with the European Space Agency.

The Murcia community has mobilised to support San Javier. On social networks, the gesture with the right arm taking off into space gives a nod to the candidacy of this town located on the edge of the Mar Menor. This has also been supported by many famous faces from across the region, such as the actor Ginés García Millán (Puerto Lumbreras), the cyclist Alejandro Valverde (Murcia), the director of the Paris Opera Ballet, José Carlos Martínez (Cartagena), the former national selector, José Antonio Camacho (Cieza), and the sculptor Lidó Rico (Yecla), as well as gaining support from industry and business leaders alike.

The mayor also points out that housing the Spanish Space Agency within the old San Javier airport would benefit the Air and Space Force because it is close to the General Air Academy and that would mean a qualitative leap in the training of the AGA cadets themselves.

Of course, there is a downside to the project, in that tentative plans to turn the former airport into a museum would be permanently shelved, but with this project being worth 500 million euro and providing for the creation of more than 70 jobs, it would be worth it for the local area.

The mayor concluded, “I equate the possibility of hosting the Spanish Space Agency with the arrival of the General Air Academy in 1943 and that generates great enthusiasm among the residents. We have been the airport of the Region of Murcia for fifty years and that old terminal could once again generate something with a great future.”

U3A History group descend on Cartagena Military Museum.

A group headed up by members of the Military History Group from the Torrevieja U3A paid a visit to the Museo Histórico Militar de Cartagena (Military History Museum) on 23rd November. The museum is staffed by unpaid volunteers who are responsible for many aspects of the running of the museum including tours of the exhibits, maintenance of vehicles, etc.

One of the many exhibits there is a Guinness World Record winning exhibit of over 3000 hand made, dinky sized replicas of everything from Land Rovers to Tanks to Aircraft and munitions which were produced over a period of 60 years by a disabled exserviceman. The collection was donated to the museum by the widow of the constructor.

The group were also able to watch a team of mainly UK volunteers work on a tank that they have been rebuilding from 2 separate tanks over the past 12 years. They were in the process of attempting to start the engine but unfortunately had to give up for the time being.

After a very entertaining tour the group then moved on to a local restaurant where they partook of a splendid Menu del Dia.

An enjoyable conclusion to an enjoyable day.

Work now underway to bury Campoamor’s unsightly

Power Lines

The company that owns the 20kv medium voltage overhead line located between Puente de la Glea and the beginning of calles Wenceslao Fernández and Elvira Lindo in Campoamor has begun works to bury the electric supply cable underground.

Thus,523 metres of medium voltage line will be buried and seven supports that cause visual dis-

Should anyone be interested in this group, or any of the many other activities that Torrevieja U3A offers to its members, then visit our website torreviejau3a.org. where you can find everything you need to know including how to join the association.

KING FELIPE VI HOLDS MEETING WITH CHARLES III

King Felipe VI held a private meeting with the UK's King Charles III at Clarence House in London.

This is their first private meeting since Charles ascended the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Felipe VI travelled to London for the celebrations of the 135th anniversary of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK.

PUBLIC ASKED TO NOT STOCK UP ON DRUGS.

Health Minister Carolina Darias has asked the public not to stock up on medicines, given the shortage of common antibiotics like amoxicillin.

Darias also said that the Ministry is working to curb the shortage and that the drug will soon be back in abdundance in pharmacies

Generali insurance company warns of data breach

The Generali insurance company has suffered a data breach due to unauthorised access to its information systems. The company has said that many of those affected are former clients, putting the data stored in their old policies at risk.

As leaked data could affect your bank account, you are advised to maintain greater control over any transactions. In case of identifying any suspicious movement, inform the bank of the incident and of your possible suspicions, so that it can take the appropriate measures.

SPAIN LIKELY TO SEE EXTREME COLD AND ARRIVAL OF WINTER FROM NEXT WEEK

Meteorologists have set a date for the arrival of 'winter blow' or harsh winter temperatures - it is likely to start from the middle of next week,around 2 Dec. During this time,temperatures are likely to touch four degrees in the center of the peninsula,3 in some areas of the north and over 12 in the south of Spain.

comfort,as well as the risk of car collisions and broken conductors due to contact with trees,will be removed.

The result will be 937 metres of underground line,since it is necessary to modify the route.

The Councillor for Infrastructures said that "this is the result of ta study carried out by the Infrastructure Department.

The councillor also said that the estimated cost of the work is 200,000 euro which will all be met by the company.

Spain's richest man and Zara founder Ortego inter ested in buying Man Utd Amancio Ortega, the owner of the Inditex empire that owns the fashion chain Zara, is interested in buying Manchester United. Ortega, 86, is reportedly worth $61.3billion, and it is understood he has informed senior executives of his interest in United.

This comes after United's owners, the Glazer family, confirmed they were receptive to selling the club.

Volunteers rebuilding a tank

The pylons are being removed and the cables buried underground

Audrey enjoying the day with her son Steve and Son in law Ray

Is There Method in Your Madness?

Besides being a legal defence in a criminal case, Insanity is also the name of an 'amusement thrill ride' 900 ft above ground in Las Vegas. It isn't clear whether you are already insane to attempt it, or if you have become insane by the time it is over. Both are probably true.

A company called Beachbody sells a home workout system called Insanity, which sounds frighteningly like honest advertising for once, but at least no bully can kick sand in your face when you are safe in your own living room.

It is becoming increasingly difficult these days to draw a line between common sense and madness. I lost all faith in the inkblot test after the woman conducting it ridiculed my repeated belief that all the inkblots were the result of leaky fountain pens. I think she was a bit cracked herself.

Before her tragic death aged only 30 in a plane crash, the singer Patsy Cline admitted in song that she was 'Crazy', but in earlier times it wasn't always easy to make such a clear diagnosis. People who behaved oddly were described as 'eccentric' or 'quirky', and there was a lingering suspicion that great brains were 'oft to madness near allied.' Medical science has largely put paid to that theory, although my thera-

pist is still in two minds about it. As he is about most things, I'm beginning to wonder if he's even a real therapist. People's behaviour can provide clues to their madness. They may start wars for no reason, or start to read War and Peace when they are too old to have any hope of finishing it.

Edvard Munch's best known picture, The Scream!, is such a clear call for help that he must have been looking in a mirror as he painted it. As for Coleridge's Ancient Mariner, well, we all have our own alba-

tross, I suppose, even if we don't make such a song and dance about it. (Fashion note: wearing a dead albatross around your neck is not a good look.)

Spike Milligan fashioned a career out of being mad, and he isn't the only famous person to have suffered. Ray Davies of the Kinks has bipolar disorder and once attempted suicide, whereas Ernest Hemingway succeeded.

Jeremy Brett, arguably the best ever small-screen Sherlock Holmes, was also manic

depressive. Ronnie Kray was clearly off his head, but no one dared tell him. Mad King Ludwig built mad castles in the air, and let's not even start on Van Gogh.

I almost feel well balanced, when I consider all of the foregoing. I did buy a ticket for that Insanity fun wheel in Las Vegas, but I got cold feet and asked for a refund -- one of the finest proofs of sanity for a Scotsman, a member of a race which never utters the phrase, "It's only money." Now that does sound mad.

Life expectancy at birth in Spain stands at 82.2 years

Information published this week by the Ministry of Health in Spain reveals that life expectancy at birth in 2020 stood at 82.2 years, 85 in women and 79.5 in men.

At the height of the pandemic in 2020 there was a decline of 1.5 years compared to 2019. This variation was observed in both men and women and in all autonomous communities.

Nevertheless, the report reflects that Spain continues to be one of the countries with the highest life expectancy of the world.

Fuel companies criticised for not reducing prices when oil is so much cheaper

Fuel companies are not passing discounts onto consumers, with fuel prices continuing to rise despite the fact that oil is now so much cheaper.

In the last 5 months, oil has become 40% cheaper, but this price drop is not reflected in what the consumer is paying. Diesel has dropped only 6% and gasoline 8.4%.

Since the beginning of the summer, the price of a barrel of Brent (the type of oil that serves as a reference in the European markets) has fallen by 40% (after marking maximums in June).

The Spanish Government is currently funding a 20 cents discount on each litre of fuel purchased, but it is not yet known if that discount will continue beyond the end of the year, whilst the fuel companies are still benefitting from higher prices.

Defence Minister visits Ukrainian soldiers at 'Toledo Training Command' in Spain

The Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, visited the Toledo Infantry Academy, where members of the Ukrainian military are being trained. Initially, five independent training areas have been identified, according to the needs requested by Ukraine. The first basic training course began last Monday. It will last 5 weeks, and it is attended by 64 Ukrainian soldiers with no previous military experience, and 3 interpreters. During the course they receive basic training: combat instruction, shooting, first aid."

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Mind your manners …

My mother was a great one for manners. We mightn’t have had a whole lot of anything else, but by hell, Mammy’s six sons went out that gate knowing our manners! Not much soup – but we knew which way to tilt the dish!

It may sound old fashioned to mention manners nowadays, but as manners is simply no more than showing consideration and respect for other people, should it ever be out of vogue? The ‘well, thank you’ may have been replaced by the word ‘fine’ when you ask a kid how they are, but good manners does prevail even in today’s breakneck world. The Americanisation of English in our country has much to do with the reduction of ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ This is where the ‘fine’ comes from; same as ‘hey waiter, gimme a coffee’ replacing ‘may I have a coffee please.’

In our house, back in the day, there were two manners manuals; ‘mind your manners’ and ‘watch your manners.’ The former was the last instruction going out the door when going to a friend’s house, the ‘pictures’, or some other ‘do’. I don’t remember the directive being given before a hurling match because we would all be so fired up, manners would have been a drawback! ‘Watch your manners’ was issued mostly inside the four walls of our home. It was generally an admonishment

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or threat.

I don’t know the difference between manners and etiquette, but they are both a code of conduct and play a significant role in social interactions. We must treat others with respect if we want to be treated respectfully. Good manners and etiquette create a culture of trust and respect, allowing you to network and be at ease in company. You are better equipped to influence others when you act according to social protocols.

To dress appropriately for the occasion is very much showing both respect and good manners. What you wear might not be as important as it once was, but if you are the only guest as a wedding in jeans and fluffy jumper – take it from here, you got it wrong! Don’t show for a job interview inappropriately dressed, or you won’t get the job.

I remember the leader of a music group coming in to me in ‘Paddy’s Point’, looking for a gig. He obviously hadn’t given much thought as to what he should wear, or not wear. He came into my office wearing a Rangers T-shirt! (No, Gorls … if you don’t get it – can we just leave it at that!)

We in Ireland are pretty mannerly when driving on our roads. Courtesy is common and we are the best at allowing another driver to get into traffic. Give a faster car room to overtake on a country road and you generally receive the ‘double wink’ as a thank you. One area where bad manners is more the rule than the exception is the lack of use of traffic indicators – especially on roundabouts. Also, less and less drivers

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GARDEN FELIX Night Cereus blooming

are indicating that they are overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian.

Once upon a time the car indicator was a courtesy aid and most drivers wouldn’t dream of changing lanes without indicating. Now, a significant percentage of drivers believe it to be nothing but an aggressive tool solely for cutting in or pulling out where it is dangerous to do so.

Being a good listener is a much appreciated example of good manners. Listen attentively and respond respectfully. Not everyone will tell you what you want to hear, but try and always maintain a courteous approach towards the other person. (Yes, I know, Lads; I am the last person who should be preaching that line!)

If I may conclude with a handful of gripes which I personally rate as bad manners. Some years back some genius came up with the mind-boggling conviction that a firm handshake was the sign of good character. Everybody must have read the same findings, because the disclosure spawned a multitude of hand-crushers! Holy God, you would need splints on your fingers before shaking hands with some would-be-men-ofsound-character!

Another one of mine is where I hold a door open for somebody and they don’t say ‘thank you.’ I do tend to pull one back in these situations by saying ‘you’re wel-

marvellous!

Night blooming cereus is a very unique plant with its beautiful blooms which makes them highly sought after by many gardeners.

The night blooming cereus is a flowering cactus that is free from spines or spikes that have thick, broad leaves that grow vines and shoots pollinated by moths.

The most notable feature of the plant is its night blooming flowers, hence its name.

It is one of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers of any cactus and is prized for its spectacularly large showy blooms, between July and October.

It can take many years for the plant to produce a single bloom.As the plant matures, it begins to bloom more frequently and in more of an abundance.

The striking flowers are usually bright white, but in rare cases they are a very light shade of yellow.

The flower petals are approximately 6-8in long, and the

centre of the flower has a collection of white and yellow internal parts.

The outer part of the flower looks a little alienlike, with tendrils extending from the outside and stem of the flower.

An interesting fact about this plant is that they bloom simultaneously, on the same night, in the same area, making a great fragrance that permeates around your location.

Once the sun starts to appear the flowers start to wilt and will be entirely closed by midday. The flower and stem will fall off in a few days.

Bear in mind they grow quite large, up to 10 feet high and grow densely with a bush like thickness.

come’ anyway!

And finally …. Good manners are not just about ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ Manners shows our attitude towards other people and to the world around us Body language and tone of voice can offend without a word being spoken.

I bought a little hanging sign in America many years ago and displayed it in various places of work in subsequent years. The sign read; ‘COURTESY IS CONTAGIOUS.’ That is the greatest advertisement for good manners I have yet come across!

DON’T FORGET

He who has the habit of smiling at the cash register instead of the customer won’t be smiling long.

These cacti need arid, dry conditions for soil, as with most cactus species.

During the growing season water the plant, then let it dry out completely and space out waterings, to simulate desert conditions.

The plant does best in the heat, but can use some partial shade rather than direct sunlight all day long.

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José 'The Magnificent 7' series star R

edovan dance ace José Luis Ruiz Cases, influenced by a Russian tutor in Alicante,talks exclusively to Andrew Atkinson about his road to stardom.

"I began dancing relatively late,compared to most people in the dance world,aged 22,when I started taking social dance classes,but it wasn't enough - I wanted more," said José.

"That's when I moved to Alicante,where a Russian dance instructor had just opened up a studio - I was his first student.

"Nobody influenced this decision,except for myself and my burning desire to dance," he reflected.

"The only person who had any impact was my social dance teacher,who told me about the Russian instructor and put me in contact with him," added José.

José,43,winner of the series 'The Magnificent 7' - a series similar to Strictly Come Dancing - in 2011,said: "My greatest achievement was rising to the highest category of sports dance,category A,and being recognised."

José,co-star of Strictly Dance Spain with Torrevieja based Katie Street,said: "My greatest disappointment has been being federated and competing at a good level and having to interrupt the season - because I was left without a dance partner."

*Part 2 of The Leader Exclusive interview with José Luis Ruiz Cases continues next week.

FREE CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT IN CARDENAL BELLUGA THEATRE BY RBL CONCERT BAND WITH CRESCENDO AND GUEST, LEROY MORALES

The Royal British Legion Concert Band will begin their very busy December schedule with a Christmas Spectacular Charity Concert at the Cardenal Belluga Theatre, San Fulgencio, together with Crescendo Choir and the well known guest singer Leroy Morales, on Friday 9th.December. The show will once more be ably compered by Keith Nicol and will start at 7.30 pm.

FREE ADMISSION

Admission is free and there will be a raffle with all proceeds going to AAN (Asociación de ayuda al necesitado), association to help people in need, so please come along and join us in what promises to be a fantastic evening and at which you will be helping to raise money for a most worthwhile cause.

AND THERE’S MORE

The band have many more concerts during in December, details will follow soon.

Last Chance to buy your tickets for TREASURE ISLAND!

Don’t miss out on the fun,come and be entertained with Long John Silver and his dastardly pirates,along with Seadog Sam and Seaweed Willy when they sail on the good ship Hispaniola to find treasure in the Caribbean.

Sailing along with them are lots of other savoury and unsavoury characters who are also after the treasure, including the Squire,who loves a bit of Spotted Dick,and his daughter Jennifer who falls in love with Jim (played by a woman),accompanied by his mum (played by a man)..... yes only in panto!!!

Who will get there first....and is there any treasure to be found and will the ghosts and the evil Captain Bloodheart be able to stop them?

Rip roaring songs,slapstick comedy,lots of laughter and dancing with the Crazy Ladies,its all there for you to enjoy at The Cardinal Belluga Theatre in San Fulgencio on December 1st and 2nd at 7.15pm and Dec 3rd at 2.15pm.

Tickets are only 10 euro adults and 5 euro children and can be purchased at the following ticket outlets.For further information email voreilly16@googlemail.com.

Card Place,Benimar;Post Room,Benijofar;Post Box,Dona Pepa;Post Box,Entre Naranjos;Cards and More,La Marina;Carpet Heaven,Los Montesinos;Bargain Books, San Miguel;Help Vega Baja,San Miguel;Quesada Computers,Quesada

The cast have worked very hard to bring you this fantastic production and are looking forward to meeting all you landlubbers and entertaining you.

Donations from ticket sales to local charities.

ACROSS ACROSS

QUICKIE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ANSWERS

QUICK

ACROSS: 1 Cower; 4 Arbiter; 8 Madness; 9 Strip; 10 Apex; 11 Truncate; 13 Clap; 14 Espy; 16 Nauseous; 17 Arms; 20 Hiker; 21 Succumb; 22 Prevent; 23 Dodge.

DOWN: DOWN: 1 Companionship; 2 Wedge; 3 Reed; 4 Absorb; 5 Business; 6 Throaty; 7 Reprehensible; 12 Carefree; 13 Chuckle; 15 Outset; 18 Round; 19 Acid.

CR CR YPTIC YPTIC

ACROSS: ACROSS: 1 Pinch; 4 Forward; 8 Artisan; 9 Poser; 10 Tide; 11 Republic; 13 Mope; 14 Cede; 16 Moderate; 17 User; 20 Tacit; 21 Carmine; 22 Humerus; 23 Pilot.

DOWN: DOWN: 1 Practice match; 2 Noted; 3 Host; 4 Fencer; 5 Raptures; 6 Absolve; 7 Direct current; 12 Operator; 13 Modicum; 15 Stocks; 18 Still; 19 Drop.

ACROSS ACROSS

7.Judge? (6)

8.Tedious use of drill (6) 10.Quarrel because of radioactive contamination (4,3) 11.Give systematic instruction to retinue (5) 12.Golf course singularly provides the connection (4) 13.To do with a fight (5) 17.Anumber observed about 5 (5) 18 .Check with him when the game's up (4)

22.Refuse debtor nothing on ship (5)

23.Survive because no one uses the exit later (7)

24.An X from one side to the other (6)

25.Movement for first part of play to be staged (6)

DOWN DOWN

1.Preliminary to a deal (7)

2.Afault of French leader being sickly (7)

3 .Drug, one not needed for bird (5)

4 .Outline for 100 taking excursion (7)

5.Aid revision in manuscript for gold king? (5)

6.Get an intermediary (5)

9.Wanted, steady lad who can look after horses (6-3)

14.Unruly priests won't go away (7)

15.In fact, a wayward zealot (7)

16.Fate only half guides the very small (7)

19.One who can make the grade (5)

20.Woo in the royal residence (5)

21.Aid to walking may become fixed (5)

LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ (Answers on page 23)

1.Who or what would play an Aeolian harp?

2. All of the following countries have two colours in their flag. (Coat of arms excluded) What are the two colours. a: Argentina, b: Monaco, c: Pakistan, d: Bangladesh, e: Georgia, f: Saudi Arabia

3. True or false: The US airforce has developed a chemical weapon that makes enemy soldiers sexually irresistible to each other.

4. What is the title of the best selling single ever from a Dutch band? 1970s, and it was a hit single all over the world. Two words, second letter "A", fourth letter "A"

5. What was the name given to French possessions along the Atlantic seaboard in North America in the 17th and 18th centuries?

6. Scandal at Wimbledon, 1905!!! What did the American woman May Sutton do that shocked the patrons and the tennis world: a: she rolled up her sleeves, b: she wore shorts, or c: she used an overhead serve?

7. The Dutchman Cornelis Drebbel was the first man to construct which weapon, used successfully in the Thames in 1620?

8. A Greek river meaning "river of woe".

9. Measured in grams, what are the four heaviest organs?

10. What was Canada's biggest export in the 17th century?

11. A guitar pick used by Kurt Cobain can be found where: a: in the rock and roll hall of fame, b: in Neil Young's curio cabinet. c: on Mars?

12. What is the well known name for the cosmonaut training centre in Russia?

13. The old Romanian word Dracula or Dracul meant dragon or serpent. What does it mean today?

14. The Ukraine in the 1930s. "Holodomor" is often called the Ukrainian genocide. Millions died. How ?

15. Most of which language was created by a one armed man?

16. During World War II Lyudmila Pavlichenko became the first Soviet citizen to be received by a US President. In Canada she was greeted by thousands of people in Toronto. How did she shoot to fame during the war?

17. The following words are from songs with a colour in the song title. Name the song? a. Sleep pretty darling do not cry, b. If Adolf Hitler flew in today they'd send a limousine, c. I'll wait in this place where the sun never shines, d. Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell, e. West from far away stays for a day, f. Hunting the horny backed toad, g. One pill makes you larger, h. Oh dear what can I do, i. I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes, j. Mr. Freers had sticky out ears and it made him awful shy

18. Which William was nominated 12 times for the best director Oscar, a record?

19. In which cities are the following museums located? a. Eremitage, b. Uffizien, c. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, d. Smithsonian Institute

20. Robbie Williams had a hit with the song 'Road to Mandalay'. In which country is Mandalay?

DOCTOR ATTACKED IN ORIHUELA

A court in Orihuela has sentenced a woman to 4 months in prison,suspended for two years on condition she doesn´t reoffend,after she was found guilty of attacking a family doctor.

The event occurred in August, when the woman visited her GP to request a prescription. The woman claimed that the one the doctor had given her initially was wrong,and after

the doctor refused the woman threw a protective Perspex screen at the medic,followed by a blood pressure monitor,although the doctor managed to use the screen as cover from the impact of that implement.

In addition to facing prison,the woman is not allowed to approach the doctor within a distance of 300 metres,nor have any communication for a period of one year.

The College of Physicians has said that they practice a zero-policy approach to attacks on medical staff and will always pursue a prosecution.

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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Evangelical 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

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

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

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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

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

Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH TO LOSE IT’S PRESIDENT

SAN Luis,La Siesta and El Chaparral Neighbourhood Watch Admin Doug Allen is to resign.

"Following the meeting with the British Embassy Healthcare Team planned for 28th November I will be resigning.

"Unless someone wishes to take up the challenge of running the NHW meetings there will be no further public meetings.I thank everyone for their support," said Doug in a

statement.

Following the announcement many have voiced their disappointment: "Sorry to hear that Doug will be stepping down.He will be sorely missed," said Eileen Pullen.

Brenda Glasson said: "We were hoping that Doug would change his mind,like everyone else.He is so well thought of."

A British Embassy Healthcare Team will attend the meeting on

San Miguel Councillor Stands Down

Maria José Costa Medrano, a lawyer by profession, has resigned from the San Miguel de Salinas council to pursue a career as a Public Prosecutor.

She said that the offer was one that she could not refuse, but that the new duties force her to disassociate herself from her political office as councillor.

María José Costa has been a councillor in San Miguel for almost eight years, first as a member of UPyD in coalition with the PP, but in the current mandate in opposition with Ciudadanos.

She served as councillor for the Environment, opposing the construction

of a plant for the treatment of organic waste and the generation of compost in the municipality before moving to Education, where she opened the Public Nursery School providing noncompulsory education from 0 to 2 years of age.

On resigning from her post, Costa Medrano, with a long career in the legal profession, said that does not dismiss the possibility of returning to politics in the future.

A spokesman for her party said that he hadn’t given up hope of her standing in the municipal elections in May 2023.

28th November at The Oasis,San Luis,to inform people about a number of matters,including the S1 system,GHIC cards,and healthcare when in the UK.

Following the Torrevieja North Neighbourhood Watch group meeting there will be an opportunity to speak to a member of the British Embassy Healthcare Team to discuss personal issues.

Doug Allen has been the NHW President since 2017

BAD NEWS AND GOOD NEWS

By John McGregor

‘ÓK, you have your number on the ticket - look at the screen and when your number comes up you will be seen´. Supermarket stuff, fair enough - that sounds straightforwardnow where’s a seat?

I had finished my six months chemo in July this year. That seemed to have done the job as the all-important PSA level had dropped to 0.2, the safe level is 4 normally. However coming off chemo isn’t quite so straightforward as you’ve been on some fairly hefty drugs, care is needed to wean yourself off them. But soon after stopping chemo I began to feel more like my old self after an alternative period in my life.

The full fat face started to go - and amazingly and very welcome my hair started to grow again. I began to enjoy food again, from the tasteless experience previously: bring it on!

Last week four months after chemo I had a second scheduled date with my oncologist. These meetings are always prefaced by a blood test a few days before, mainly to observe the PSA of course, but also useful for other aspects of health like cholesterol.

Unfortunately three days before the blood test I had a little setback - a rather nasty pain deep in my abdomen developed just before bed. A very sweaty painful night prompted an

urgent visit to my GP, but fortunately our kindly doctor examined me.

He poked painfully and heavily, initially suggesting urinary problems but after a quick analysis this was disproved. An injection for the pain and some tablets were prescribed, but with no real explanation as to why it was happening.

Having had Prostate Cancer since 2015 with many twists and turns over the last seven years I wonder if you can imagine what tricks the mind can play in such a situation. My wife and I have always tried to take each situation as it comes and not fast-forward - I call that thinking ‘entering the Olympics for jumping to conclusions´. My Prostate had been removed years ago but the cancer´s presence - or the awareness of itis never far away…

Two sore days later I was back in the surgery for my oncology blood test, but I was still in pain and I was also seen again. Again, no real diagnosis but this time patches were prescribed but no progress made as to why this was happening.

After a very long weekend the Oncology day dawned. After the customary one hour wait I explained my problem with the lovely lady oncologist and was duly examined (actually there were two young ladies this time). They both expressed concern observing that my abdomen had become distended, but amazingly, happily declaring my painful condition was nothing to with cancer.

In fact the PSA had actually gone down a little to 0.23 (0.5 in September) which was actually wonderful news - except I didn’t feel like running around punching the air. Before I could protest a wheelchair appeared with a porter and I was whisked off to A & E with my very concerned wife Annie in tow.

Now we moved into a completely new ball game. If you haven’t been to Casualty lately it’s not for the faint-hearted.

From the quiet orderly world of the rest of the hospital you are suddenly pitched into a corridor full of sick people lying on beds - with precious few nurses or anyone administrative to assure you: all very confusing. But stuck in my new wheel chair a wrist ban was duly applied with a code number on.

I was wheeled into a large half-full waiting room, and we

were instructed to watch one of the small screens to look for our number. The time was 1.45pm: our initial Oncology appointment had been scheduled for 12.15.

Basically what happened next was - nothing.

Concerned-looking people were sitting around, mainly in two and threes, mostly patiently although in a couple of cases very impatiently and aggressively looking to be seen.

Some people were eventually seen, but the time slowly ticked away - very slowly. Not knowing where you are in the system is very difficult to put up with, but eventfully we began talking to a nearby English lady who knew the ropes. Worryingly she pointed out other people nearby - some who had been there since 10.30 am - and still hadn’t been seen. Was my condition urgent? Whose is? Who decides?

When Annie tapped my details into the little unit of the wall all it said was ´WAITING TO BE SEEN´ . Not helpful.

Well yes, perhaps we should have waited - but we had not planned for this and after eight long hours sitting around I reluctantly alighted from my wheelchair Lazarus-style and politely told the reception desk we were leaving - no comment. So we came home to a bewildered cat and planned for another day.

To try things differently the following morning we went to the nearby hospital at Guardamar to throw myself on their mercy. Perhaps unsurprisingly that didn’t work and we were duly directed back to our home surgery - again.

Once more the Gods were with us and I was allowed to see our own GP with only a 20 minutes wait.

Now fantastically, wonderfully things were at last different. This time our GP had my blood test results from the Friday and was able to exactly pinpoint the trouble. The infection was now evident, and our medical man was able to prescribe a course of antibiotics which I have now gratefully started.

Things are returning to normal and thankfully I am now painfree. I am a very lucky man, both as a result of the above and in life.

The author on board the Schooner ‘Pascual Flores’ last year

By Paul Durrant

180's: Dave Rowlinson CC’s Bees 29/09, 10/07

& 24/11, Peter Spence Hub Hyenas, Sam Salt

Mind The Gap, Darren Hurcombe CK1 Lads.

Highest Check-Outs: Darren Sanderson Mind

The Gap 116 (20 - T20- D18), Ruadhri Byrne

Milo´s 115 (19-T20-D18), James Brown Mind

The Gap 100 (T20 - D20)

Team Captains

Re Playing order (Blind Draw) Rule 4B i.

1. Please adhere to this rule, it is quite simple and is designed to be tactical.

2. We are experiencing plenty of 180's, please ensure this score is noted in the appropriate score sheet column.

K.O. CUP 1ST ROUND

Fallen Angels v C.K.1 Lads

Lads were quick off the mark, Steve Dalton 85,85,115,D1 and Darren Hurcombe 100,180,D9, taking the 1st two triples. Billy Dolling 121 and Graham White D13, reducing the deficit for Angels, White adding D16 in the 4th for 2 apiece. Lads added 3 more without reply through Ginge Lewis 100, D10, Hurcombe 99, D10 and Kevin Wood, D20, edging out a lively White 81,135.

Dolling 95, D10 and James Mackay 85,100, D4, brought the score to 4-5, but it was to be Lads night as Dalton D20 and Les Adams 135,100, 56 out got Lads through to round 2. POTM - Dolling - Hurcombe.

C.C.'s Bees v Angels Delights

Sharon Williams 83,85 and Henni Oortwijn 95,121,D2 got Angels off to a flyer, alas it was to be their only success of the night. Dave Rowlinson levelled on a 58 out, supported by

a Jeff Saunders 140. Rowlinson figured again in the 3rd triple with D6, Paul Christopher contributing 140,100. Saunders 100,140,D16, Christopher 100, D5 and Liam Lumb, 140, D8, concluded the half, score 5-1.

Williams 140,100 somehow lost the 7th to Reg Christopher D1, leaving Paul C. to wrap up the match on D2 against a plucky Steph Knowles. The remaining legs went Bees way, the best, a demolition of Nikki Dean by POTM Rowlinson 180,121, but still needing D1 to finish. POTM for Delights - Williams.

Tipsy Toad Toppers v El Capitan Toppers faced one of the Cup favourites without 2 of their top players. lt was still a spirited performance from the hosts facing a side in top form. Caps were 2-4 up at the break courtesy of Chris Logan 140,D4, Vycka Bobinas 100,D10, Arold Klimonis D11 and Marcos Lopez D11. Olly Walker finding a 140. Toppers response, a John Rodford 100 and D16, plus a Lance Hardy 95,D6. Lee Maiden's 3x100 wasted.

Walker 140,D7 and Logan D8 made it 2-6, Rodford stemming the tide with a 75 out, prior to Bobinas claiming the tie on D8.

POTM - Solomans - Walker.

proved insufficient as Flyers pounded the T20, taking the next four.

Suso Madrid 3x100 with a 56 out, Matt Smith 140 and 2 outs, and skipper Charles Pritchett D4 doing the main damage. Shingler reversed the trend in the opening singles with 100,134,D5, only for the visitors to take the next 3.

Pritchett D12, overcoming Amanda Skinner 100, Chelsea Campbell 95,100,D10, getting the better of an outstanding 119,101,100, performance from Rouffignac and Smith 99,123,D10, getting Flyers over the line.

POTM - Rouffignac - S.Madrid.

Mind the Gap v Hub Hyenas

As expected there were plenty of decent arrows thrown in this match from both sides. A maximum each for Sam Salt and Pete Spencer, plus some tasty finishes from James Brown, T20,D20 and a 71 in the pairs.

Not to be outdone Darren Sanderson completed his singles from 251, hitting 135 and outing on 20,T20,D18, brilliant.

Hyenas had a great opportunity at 1-3 up to add a 4th, Alan Havelock hitting D4 instead of D18, Brown closing the leg.

Mark Ellis 100,D10 made it 3-4 for the Hub, the next four going Gap's way, Salt hitting 3x100, D20, Brown nailing the match on

D10. POTM - Salt - Spencer.

Dannys Bar v Hub Hellraisers

The long trek to Campoverde and Dannys must have taken it out of the Raisers, as the girls could only muster 3 scores of note in the 1st half from Sue Spiers, Lesley Dolling and Ali Scammell, also finding D4.

The hosts were 5-1 up at the break, Paul Robinson 120, plus outs of 50 and 64, Simon Todd's 60 finish and Rob Norbury's 100,118, the pick of the bunch.

Spiers and Dolling got Raisers to 5-3, the next 2 going Danny's way through Simon Perryman D4 and POTM - Jane Wills 103,105,85,D2 for the tie. Visitors POTMSpiers.

C.K.1

Ladybirds v Pint Depot Queens

Lorraine Cox was the only Queen to find the outer ring in this one, also finding plenty of trebles to merit her sides POTM.

lt was all Birds really, Sue Cam slotting home 3 doubles on the night for POTM, Sharon O'Rourke 2 doubles including a tasty 88 finish and Sue Christie nailing the all important 7th winning leg. Kirsty Green banged in a ton and 55 out, top score of the tie a 135 from Gina Woods.

Freakie Taverners v Milos

Bryan Livsey 140, T16,D8, posted Freakies

1st leg and only leg in the opening 6. Javier de Gea 100,85 and Byrne a 115 out (19,T20,D18) increasing Milos lead to 1-5.

John Boden D19, and POTM - Mitch Halliday81,83,100,D6 pulled 2 back for Freakies, all to no avail as Edwards and Fabian closed the

Milos.

Leeson St Trotters v C.C.'s Flyers

An early 2-0 lead via Barry Shingler D6 and Yvonne Rouffignac 124 with a 57 out,

Milos managed all 3 triples with fine throwing from Rory Byrne D4, Alejandro Alcazar D2 and Samuel Edwards 125, D16, Cain Garcia adding a 125.

tie for

Byrne POTM for Milos.

POTM - Salt - Spencer.

POTM - Rory and Mitch

SOUTH SOUTH ALIC ALICANTE WINTER ANTE WINTER TRIPLES TRIPLES

MOND MONDAAY 21 NO Y 21 NOVEMBER - WEEK 7 VEMBER - WEEK 7

ENTERPRISE DIVISION ENTERPRISE DIVISION

Vistabella Albatrosses 84 (8) Country Bowls Flamingos 77 (4)

San Luis Klingons 104 (10)San Miguel Dolphins 79 (2)

Emerald Isle Titans 90 (8)La Marina Pathfinders 80 (4)

La Siesta Apollos 78 (4)Quesada Pearls 109 (8)

P P W W D D L L Dif Dif ff Pts Pts

Emerald Isle Titans7211132253

Vistabella Albatrosses6181119149

Greenlands Maples *6170139942

Quesada Pearls 6160147340

San Miguel Dolphins7171172539

San Luis Klingons * 614016-830

La Siesta Apollos 612018-13728

Country Bowls Flamingos612018-3926

La Marina Pathfinders *611118-12623

* 2) deducted forfailing to field a full side

DISCOVERY DIVISION DISCOVERY DIVISION

Emerald Isle Neptunes 105 (12)El Rancho Pintos 54 (0)

La Marina Explorers 77 (4)La Siesta Pioneers 89 (8)

Country Bowls Seahawks 84 (4)Quesada Diamonds 85 (8)

San Miguel Orcas 93 (4)Greenlands Chestnuts95 (8)

P P W W D D L L Dif Dif ff Pts Pts

Emerald Isle Neptunes 7201145049

Vistabella Drivers *6163116943

Greenlands Chestnuts6170134042

La Marina Explorers 716118-941

Country Bowls Seahawks6160141038

San Miguel Orcas6152131736

Quesada Diamonds*614115-233

La Siesta Pioneers614016-3532

El Rancho Pintos 67221 -14018

* 2) deducted forfailing to field a full side

VOYAGER DIVISION VOYAGER DIVISION

Monte MarMatadors 103 (10)San Luis Trekkers 53 (2)

Greenlands Beech 103 (10)Emerald Isle Moonrakers 67 (2)

La Siesta Sputniks 81 (4)Vistabella Eagles 98 (8)

Quesada Rubies 104 (12)San Miguel Stingrays * 49 (0)

P P W W D D L L Dif Dif ff Pts Pts

Quesada Rubies6212716354

San Luis Trekkers6190117148

Greenlands Beech 6190114946

Monte MarMatadors61731010945

Emerald Isle Moonrakers #611316 -42 28

Vistabella Eagles *611217-4328

La Siesta Sputnicks 68319 -16021

San Miguel Stingrays * 67122 -14713

* 2) deducted forfailing to field a full side

# 1 point deducted forreporting infringement

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB

On Monday afternoon the Pintos were at Emerald Isle playing their Neptunes, although several rinks seemed to have play that was very close, with a little frustration we came away without a point. But hopefully we were all in good company.

On Wednesday our winter league team had a match against Greenlands Warriors and although we lost all the rinks, we did put in a good show.

Frances Johnston, Bill Johnston, Diane Yates and Keith Longshaw 9-19. Lesley Day, Judy Foley, Bob Day and Henry Ryder 13-16. Sheila Cox, Pam Harris, Brian Harris and Mike Cox 11-18.

Friday found the Mustangs at Quesada playing their Swans and put in a good effort in coming away with two rinks, a good away result.

Debbie Ham, Dolly Ford and Adrian Ham 11-16. Barbara Jones, Dave Haynes and Marion Haynes 15-14. Ann Abbott, Tony Abbott and Keith Longshaw 12-24. Sheila Cox, Kevin Henry and Mike Cox 6-23. Bill Johnston, Judy Foley and Henry Ryder 16-14.

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

QUESADA BOWLS

With Steve Hibberd

In an action packed rain free week, the boys and girls in QBC certainly made use of the good weather. Top tier Pearls, travelled to La Siesta last Monday, where these 3 winning rinks helped secure an 8-4 victory - M France, G Phillips, Jason P 19-10. B Carnell, C Dye, F Roberts 33-10. B Trinder, V Campbell, M Ward 20-13.

Diamonds were also away, an 8am departure to Country Bowls awaited them. They too recorded a good 8-4 triumph over Seahawks, thanks to these 3 rinks and overall shots of ONEG Kershaw, S Hibberd, P Farrell 24-16. A Bowen, B Elliott, S Cooper 21-13. K Gordon, D Collings, T Voisey 14-12. Rubies were at home, where they had a superb 12-0 triumph.

On Wednesday, Swans visited La Siesta for a postponed southern league match. Winning on 3 rinks against Golds, were

Country Bowls

Peter Dix - 25th November 2022

Monday blues for Country Bowls with both teams playing in the Alicante Southern League failing to get a result, Flamingos travelling up on the hill at Vistabella found it hard going but managed to win on 2 rinks and record a 4 points to 8 against with accreditable shot difference of only losing by 7. Winning rinks were Brenda Jiggins, Derek Jiggins, Graham Richardson 24 to 14, Clive Hoyal, Trish Dix, William Miller 17-15. Meanwhile the Seahawks entertained Quesada Diamonds and it was a close match finishing with a narrow loss by 1 shot overall, but points 4 to 8 against. Winning rinks Wendy Splevings, Della Wailes, Steve Wailes 21 to 16, Sue Hudson, Derek Gunning, Dean Webb 22-10.

In the Southern League on Friday the Geckos are riding high at the top of Division A but are without a game allowing the other teams to gain points but are still in 3rd place.

Panthers travelled to Vistabella to play the Conquistadors and soon got to grips with the rinks and came out on top winning 10 points to 2, 90 shots to 74. Winning rinks were Val Lever, Geoff Eggleton, Allan Lever 24 to 15, Wendy Splevings, Dave Belton, Dean Webb 21 to 15, Brenda Jiggins, Sue Hudson, Derek Jiggins 22-21 New members and guests are always made welcome at the only club in Murcia region competing in the Lavante Lawn Bowls Leagues, why not come along to one of our roll up mornings on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday at 10 am.

these blue shirted warriors - L Armstrong, P Bottle, T Voisey 24-13. A Benson, A Linley, B Armstrong 17-10. A Bowen, B Elliott, S Cooper 22-15.

Finally, on Friday, Swallows won handsomely at Greenlands against Oaks. The winning rinks who contributed to an 8-4 victory - G Carnell, V Campbell, F Roberts 24-17. T Morgan, C Dye, M Ward 25-13. C Brazier, M France, Jason P 29-9. Both of our 2nd div teams were at home that day. In the morning, Swifts lost 4-10 against Vistabella Picadors, with these 2 rinks doing the biz - C Skinner, S Jakeman, T Lale 1816. S Johnston, B Miller, A Reid 23-15.

Following them, Swans not only won on 3 rinks, but secured overall shots, to gain an 8-4 victory over El Rancho Mustangs. Well done - A Bowen, B Elliott, B Armstrong 24-12. H Olsen P & B Rees 23-6. C Bowles, D Gould, K Bowles 16-11.

LA SIESTA BOWLS (Members run Club)

With Alan Carr

Division (B) - The Golds played host to Vistabella Picadors knowing they needed a win to keep the pressure on the top team.

The visitors played really well to win on four rinks with our rink winner being; Jo Elkin, Pauline Johnson & Neil Cox (22-20). Lost 2-10 (Shots 77105).

The Golds also played a re-arranged home game on Wednesday against Quesada Swans and managed to win on two rinks but losing on the others managing to pick up four points from the following teams; Ann & Robert Heath with Brian Fraser (22-13). Pauline Johnson, Derick Barker & Neil Cox (17-11). Result 4-8 (Shots 77-87).

Division (C) It was an away game for the Silvers at San Luis, it saw a couple of rinks going close with a draw by Wayne Howlett, June & David Whitworth (15-15) and a win by; Maxine Wright, Oyvind Lund & Steve Gray (17-11) with the game ending 39 (Shots 64-95).

Enterprise The Apollos welcomed Quesada Pearls to la Siesta, hoping to gather as many points as possible. The game finished winning on two rinks and collected four points by; Jim Jarvie, Martin Harley & Karen Kirk (24-19). Joy & Brian Gardiner with Jean Cooper (21-18). Result 4-8 (Shots

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB by Mary Whitelock

Monday 21st November saw all three teams playing. The Orcas were at home to Greenlands Chestnuts and unfortunately lost 8-4, however the shot difference was only 2 with Greenlands winning 95 to the Orcas 93. The highest winning trip was Linda Douglas, Dori Svanbergsson and Frank Scotthern who won 31-22.

The Stingrays were away to Quesada Rubies where it was a bad day at the office with all five triples losing. Score was 104 shots to 49.

The Dolphins were away at San Luis losing 10-2 with the winning trip of Jan Farmer, Gail Willshire and Lynn Greenland 24 shots to 13. Two of the other rinks only lost by 2 shots but the final score was 104 shots to 79.

On Tuesday the Apaches played a rearranged game from Friday 11th November which had been cancelled due to inclement weather. They travelled to Greenlands to play the Oaks but unfortunately the Oaks were too strong for them and they lost 12-0 with the final score 120 shots to 51.

Friday 25th November saw the Apaches away to Greenlands

78-109).

Discovery - An away game for the Pioneers to play La Marina Explorers, which resulted with good wins on three rinks by; Jo Elkin, Pauline Johnson & Alan Mawer (27-5). Pat Moore, Bill & Sue Jordan (19-13).

Tracey Paffett, Irene & Dave Laverick (19-14). Together with the overall (Shots 89-77) saw the game finish 8-4.

Voyager The Sputniks welcomed Vistabella Eagles to La Siesta who played really well to win convincingly on three of our rinks but lost the other two, the rink winners being; Pat Malden, Sue & Brian Elkington (2810). Pete Ayres, Wayne Howlett & David Whitworth (19-8). Lost 4-8 (Shots 81-98).

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 633 068 399 who will be pleased to give you any further information you may require.

Cedars where they won 8-4, 91 shots to 88. Highest winning trip was Allan Patterson, Steve Parr and Gail Willshire who won 26-10.

The Navajos away to La Marina Seagulls where they lost 7-5. 79-95. The highest winning trip was Meg Brownlee, Jack Jackson and Eddie Cowan

The Comanches at home to Greenlands Elms where they had a great result winning 9-3. The highest winning trip was Matta Jonsdottir, Gestur Saemundson and Lynn Greenland who won 24-6. They won shots 94-62.

A reminder that the WASPS sessions take place on a Wednesday 1.30 for 2pm – 5 euros for an afternoons 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 a Tuesday afternoon starting at 1.45pm.

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

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

Greenlands BC

By Chris Dewar

The Maples had a day this week so we start with the Chestnuts away to San Miguel Orcas. In a very tight and competitive match the Chestnuts ran out 8-4 and 95-93 winners. A great result which moves them up to third in the Division.

The Beech entertained Emerald Isle Moonrakers and came away with a resounding 10-2 and 105-67 win.

Highest wining rink Barbara Farrington, Rosina Charters-Byrne and Roger Farrington 23 - 8. Highest winning rink, D.Beattie, V Duchart and F.Beattie 17 –10.

On Tuesday the Oaks hosted San Miguel in a rearranged match and posted a brilliant 12-0 result.

Winter League saw the Gladiators travel north to Bonalba where they a ran out 8-0 and 75-37 winners with the best winning rink being, Carol Stobbart, Carole Broomfield, Keith Stobbart and Miles.

The Warriors hosted El Rancho and turned in a great performance, 8-0 and 53-33 winners, highest winning rink was Brian Tomlin, Val Duchart, Dave Rae and Steve Watson.

Fridays games saw The Oaks entertained Quesada with a weekend team and despite fighting hard they went down 4-8 and 92-104, our highest winning rink was Sue Bosworth, John Taylor and Andy Miles well done all.

The Cedars entertained a strong San Miguel, finally succumbing to a 4-8 and 88-91.

Finally the Elms were away at San Miguel and despite putting up a spirited fight going down 62-84 and 4-8. Thanks to those who stepped in at the last minute to make up the team.

All in all, not a good day at the office but we will be back next week.

If you enjoy a mix of competitive and fun bowling in a friendly environment at a wonderful venue, If you want to share in and contribute to our continued success, If you are interested in joining our Club, why not give us a call?

Also coaching available either groups or individual, by fully qualified coaches. Equipment available.

Pete Bonsor (Captain) 711 02 08 46 or John Rosati (Secretary) 688 70 93 62

Roll up every Saturday morning 9.30 for 10.00, entry fee 1 euro FANTASTIC PRIZES (honest), non members are welcome and pay a green fee of 6 euros. This is a great social event each week, food and drink available after.

Come and enjoy our fantastic venue it’s a great day out.

LA MARINA BOWLS Dave Hadaway

Tom's squad of Sharks and Explorers had a busy week this week with League games on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

The Explorers started the week at home to La Siesta Pioneers and despite 2 good winning trips only came away with 4 points. Losing the shot difference of 7789. Our two winning trips were Anne Stone, Margaret MacLaughlin and Peter Parsons 24-12, and Janet Parsons, Marilyn Fryatt and Margaret Finlayson 21-12.

On Tuesday they were at home playing a re-arranged game against Emerald Isle's Cavaliers, which they lost 4-8 bot oh they games were so tight we won our 2 games by 1 shot and 3 shots, and lost 2 games by 2 shots each, leaving a shot difference of 83-89. Again proving that every shot counts.

Back to Monday and the Pathfinders travelled to Emerald Isle to play their Titans, and came away with a creditable 4 points with 2 good winning trips namely Lesley & David Joynes with Mick Lowe 22-14, and Audrey and Alan Birch ably supported by Trevor Stemp 18-12.

I was with John Rae and wish I could say I supported him, but I feel John had to take on Russell and Sabrina Marks supported by Dave Jones by himself. At lease keeping them below 30 and to give us double figures in a 28-11 hiding.

SAN LUIS BC

By Sheila Cammack

It’s been quite a productive week; with our teams gaining useful points to move up their leagues. Dave W organized a group to clean-up the green; thanks to everyone who gave up their time to help – and we held a very amicable Open Forum, which gave members a chance to raise any relevant issues and make suggestions for future projects, again thanks to everyone who participated.

South Alicante League, Enterprise Div. (A) - Monday 21st November; Klingons were at home and had an excellent result v San Miguel Dolphins; 10 points- 2, 104 shots- 79. Well done to: Kath Reid, Mary Lockley, Ian Kenyon 34-11, Helen Hammond, Sandra Burrows, Scott Malden 16-14, Giuseppe Galelli, June Jones, Vic Mahomet 19-10, Margaret Morrison, Caroline Smyth, Neil Morrison 22-20.

Voyager Div. (C) - Trekkers had a really tough match away v Monte Mar Matadors; 2 points- 10, 53 shots- 103. Winners: Janet Webb,

Emerald Isle BC

Titans opened the weeks bowling at home against La Marina Pathfinders and they won 8-4 Aggregate of 90-80. D Jones S Marks R marks 28-11, N Prior S Elvin M Dyer 1813, G Wallis G Odell D Gerrard 18-16

Neptunes played at home against El Rancho Pintos and had a fine 12-0 Aggregate of 105-54 M Riley R Pollock R White 31-7, C Thomas B Eldred M Thomas 22-11, M Oakley C Wilsom M Willicott 18-10, G Dyer S Johnson K Jolliffe 17-10, E Morris M Ellis J Pooley 17-16

MONTE MAR BOWLS

VOYAGER DIVISION - Monday 21st Nov

At home to the Trekkers the Matadors had a good result winning on four rinks. Well done to Lynne Armitage, Barry Watson skip Neil Crawford 22-8, Wendy Sheridan, Iain Sheridan skip Phil Goble 20-13, Diane Horsington, Steve Leatherland skip John Hunt 25-10, Sheila Roberts, Ronnie Cairns skip Keith Young 24-7. Shots Matadors 103 - 53 Trekkers. Points Matadors 10 - 2 Trekkers.

WINTER LEAGUE - Wednesday 23rd November.

At home to Javea Green it was as expected a tough game. We won on one rink well done to Sheila Roberts, Chris Harding, Ronnie Cairns skip Phil Goble. Shots Monte Mar 28 -56 Javea.

Points Monte Mar 2-6 Javea. After the game we all enjoy lunch at the Belfry a few drinks and as it had been over three years since we had played Javea a good chat.

Celts Golf Club

We recently celebrated our last Championship Day at La Serena. It was a breezy day which added to the degree of difficulty for one or two of the holes. The green-keeping staff have to be congratulated on their ongoing course maintenance.

The staff in the pro-shop have everything working like a well-oiled machine, thanks are due to Bruno, Jean, and Karolina for their professionalism. Again, to Camillus, Philip, and Terry, keep up the good work, it really is appreciated by the members and guests who literally just turn up on the day and enjoy their golf.

Aspecial thanks to all those who stayed

Bill Webb, Bob Bromley 15-12.

Southern League (Div A) Lions had a great result at home to Emerald Isle Cavaliers, points 8-4, shots 98-76. Winners: Margaret Morrison, Bill Webb, Pat Reilly 16-12, Giuseppe Galelli, June & Keith Jones 24-13, Kath Reid, Mary Lockley, Ian Kenyon 33-12.

Southern League (Div C) Tigers, were away, on an unexpectedly warm Friday afternoon, at Emerald Isle, v Outlaws. After some hard fought battles they also had a great result, 8 points- 4 (and oh so close to 10-2!) with 85 shots- 62. Winning teams: Ralph Jones, Terry Baylis, Barry White 25-8, Ray Watmough, Sheila Cammack, Vic Mahomet 21-12, Dee Hoey, Dave Notley, John Dowell 13-11.

If you’re interested in finding out more about San Luis BC or bowling in general, come along to Oasis SL, talk to members; we’re a friendly bunch! Watch on Monday or Friday match days, or take part in the chicken drive on Saturdays (currently 9:30/10:00)

Contact Club Captain June Jones for more information: keithjones81@hotmail.com

Moonrakers played at Greenlands Beech and slipped to a 2-10 Aggregate of 67-103 defeat, V Cameron E Sheppard T Upham 23-17.

Cavaliers played at La Marina Sharks in re arranged game and had a good win 8-4 Aggregate of 89-83, S Johnson M Munro D Gerrard 17-11, N Prior I Grimshaw B Kavanagh 23-21, P Coffey M Dyer C Lindgren 16-14.

Outlaws played a rearranged game at home against Greenlands Elms and they got beaten 2-10 Aggregate of 58-101, M Nash J Mcguire B Carter 14-12

VISTABELLA BOWLS

Monday 21st November, The Albatrosses A Division were at Home to Country Bowls Flamingos, Winning on 3 Rinks plus the Shots, Sue Kemp, Barbara Brown, Brian Zelin 21-12, Lynne Bishop, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 17-12, Olwyn Ratcliffe, Stuart Allman, Brian Dunn 1712, Shots 84-77. Points 8-4.

Vistabella Eagles C Division were Away to La Siesta Sputniks, Winning on 3 Rinks plus the Shots, Julia Clarke, John Ridley, Paul Durham 20-14, Maureen Slater, Mike Wyatt, Freddie Willey 33-16, Rosemarie Savage, Ken Savage, Malcolm MacPherson 27-14, Shots 98-81. Points 8-4.

Wednesday November 23rd, Vistabella in the Winter League were at Home to BBC, Winning on all Rinks, Sue Kemp, Geraldine Fisher, Alan Bannister, Brian Zelin 18-13, Steve Baxter, Derek Howe, Richard Lee, Maggie Furness 19-14, Freddie Willey, Alice Howe, Carol Thorpe,

back to show their appreciation of the hard work carried out on their behalf and to recognise the winners who were present to collect their prizes.

Our Captain Logan bid farewell as captain as this was his last presentation of his year.

We presented the prizes for the previous month and the winners were. Crystal week 1, Jane Wills, 39 Kenny McGeehan 37 and Alan Ewing 36. Cat 2, Paul Raffell 42, Tom Keady 39, and Bev Buckley 38.

Week 2. Cat 1, Mike Stott 35, John OíBrien 34 and Kevin Russell 33. Cat 2, Kevin Fitzpatrick 36, Martin Fitzpatrick 36 and Rob Hughes 35.

Week 3. Cat 1, Ian Sadler 40 Alan Campbell

Cavaliers played at San Luis Lions and got eaten 4-8 Aggregate of 76 -98, D Jones N Prior B Kavanagh 22-11, P Coffey M Dyer C Lindgren 17-11

Claymores played at home against La Siesta Blues and had a fine 10-2 Aggregate of 9372, C Thomas P Willicott S Elvin 27-9, E Morris G Dyer M Willicott 22-15, M Oakley M Ellis J Pooley 19-13, M Riley R Pollock R White 13 -12.

Highjackers visited the Isle and were beaten by 110-97

ELWYN MORRIS

Gary Thorpe 19-12, Shots 56-39. Pts 8-0.

Friday 25th November, Vistabella Lanzadores Division A, were at Home to La Marina Sharks, Winning on 4 Rinks plus the Shots, Sue Kemp, Mo Foulcer, Brian Zelin 21-7, Geraldine Fisher, Barbara Brown, Gordon Fisher 15-13, Olwyn Ratcliffe, Stuart Allman, Brian Dunn 17-11, Lynne Bishop, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 20-13, Shots 87-73. Pts 10-2.

Vistabella Picadors Division B, were Away to Quesada Swift's, Winning on 3 Rinks plus the Shots, Frank Barclay, Barry Tarling, Derek Howe 18-11, Brian Gilham, Jim Jepson, Steve Baxter 24-12, Ron Smith, John Goddard, Derek Stevenson 16-9, Shots 85-73. Points 8-4.

Vistabella Conquistadors Division C, were at Home to Country Bowls Panthers, Winning on only 1 Rink, Maureen Slater, Keith Black, Freddie Willey 23-13, Shots 74-90. Points 2-10.

By Brian Zelin

39 and Steve Hopkins 36. Cat 2, Tony Woodward 41, Yvette McGeehan 41 and Michael Sephton 39. Golf prizes, Cat 1, Clive Jenkins 40, Stuart Tosh 40 and Denis McCormack 38. Cat 2, Tom Conway 38, Sheila Coyne 38 and Billy Thomson 36.

Winners on the Championship Day, NTPís Stuart Tosh, John O'Brien, Sue Owens, Jean Randell, Bram Numeijer and Karl Di Masio. Cat3, Steve Formby 36, Logan Nayager 36 and Niall Murray 36.

Cat 2, Ronald De Vos 38, Steve Hopkins 35 and Dave Cosson 35. Cat 1, John OíBrien 36, Denis McCormack 35 Pavla Serakova. Gross Robert Smith 34. 2nd overall Richie Heaton 39, Richie also had a hole in one on the 9th .

Mike Probert talks Golf

Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions.

We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us: The deals shown in the table are some of the best prices currently available to you:

CoursePriceComments

AlendaÄ150Two Green Fees & Buggy

AlicanteÄ100Two Green Fees & Buggy (1pm)

Altaoana VillageÄ140Two Green Fees & Buggy

AltorrealÄ120Two Green Fees & Buggy

BonalbaÄ118Two Green Fees & Buggy

CampoamorÄ168Two Green Fees & Buggy

Spanish Seniors Golf Tournament at Aguilon

The superb golf course at Aguilon has been selected as this year’s venue for the Spanish Seniors Golf Tournament which will be held from the 15th-17th December 2022 and preceded by a pro-am event on the 14th December 2022.

There were 9 spaces available for any golfer wishing to play in the pro-am event with the chance to walk the fairways with golfing legends from the past and the price is 100 each. The organisers are also looking for 20 marshals/volunteers for

Don Cayo (Altea)Ä110Two Green Fees & Buggy

El PlantioÄ100Two Green Fees & Buggy (1pm)

El ValleÄ69Single Green Fee

Font Del LlopÄ158Two Green Fees & Buggy

Hacienda D AlamoÄ57Single Green Fee

La FincaÄ77Single Green Fee

La MarquesaÄ64Single Green Fee

La SerenaÄ1102 Green Fees & Buggy (from 2.02pm)

La TorreÄ69Single Green Fee

Las ColinasÄ85Single Green Fee (from 3pm)

Las RamblasÄ1092 Green Fees & Buggy (from 1.00pm)

LorcaÄ95Two Green Fees & Buggy

Lo RomeroÄ89Single Green Fee

that has refurbished, lets say a tired set up that every course has to at some stage, and come back with hideous prices and unachievable times is an insult to say the least.

Lo Crispin GS

the main 3-day event and they offer a picnic bag each day, commemorative t-shirt and 2 x green fees to play the Aguilon course on non-competition days.

If any of our readers are interested in either playing in the pro-am or offering their services as a marshal/volunteer simply call 672 655 600 or e-mail:cmaster@aguilongolf.es

Alternative just visit the course on competition day with a few friends and enjoy the event.

#VisitMurcia#CostaCalida#RegiondeMurcia#CostaCalidaMak esYouHappy#ITREM#CostaCálida#RegióndeMurcia#TurismoRM

Mar MenorÄ50Course Closed until further notice

New Sierra GolfÄ82Two Green Fees & Buggy

Puig CampanaÄ124Two Green Fees & Buggy

RodaÄ1402 Green Fees & Buggy (after 2.00pm)

SaurinesÄ57Single Green Fee

Villaitana LevanteÄ102Single Green Fee

Villaitana PonienteÄ71Single Green Fee & Buggy

VillamartinÄ1602 Green Fees & Buggy

VistabellaÄ1642 Green Fees & Buggy (after 3.00pm)

DEAL OF THE WEEK: Altorreal ñ 2 players and buggy Ä112

For Bookings/info Mike at info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com quoting reference LEADER or tel on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931

tributed.

Dear Sir

I appreciate that Golf is big business worldwide none more so than here in Spain, but the Mike Probert Golf page has become somewhat farcical.

It´s obvious that Mike Probert is a man of substance, and his comments cater for the well healed with little regard for the average golfer with an average income. The prices are beyond a joke and to highlight a course

I´m sure I don´t speak alone but on a personal note, I´ve retired in a beautiful country to live a better life but I´m afraid golf now isn´t part of it.

Funnily enough I´ve played with and followed people with affluence and the arrogance and ignorance leaves a lot to be desired. (Money talks)

I´ve had my rant, thanks Barrie Coates, Rojales

Hi Barrie

Thanks for your e-mail to the leader ranting about my weekly golf articles.

I have been writing golf articles in the Leader Newspaper for nearly 20 years with much positive feedback over that period of time.

I am also a golfer on a budget (not of substance) and when I move to Spain I did my homework in advance and it was clear that playing golf on a budget was not the same as having a membership back in the UK.

So the choice was not to play golf or find the cheapest way in which to play golf.

For most people this means joining a golf society where for circa 50 you can play golf with a buggy, have a snack, the chance to win prizes and enjoy the company of friends.

While this is still not compa-

rable with the UK prices it is as good as it gets and if you have read my articles over many years you will have seen that I actively promote society golf to put golf back into the reach of those with modest budgets.

Your rant appear to blame me for the prices levels for golf here in Spain but my role is to make known to the public just what is available and I am no way in control of setting the pricing levels for golf which lies firmly at the door of the golf course owners.

Once again if you have read my articles over many years you will know that I don’t agree with the price levels for golf here in Spain but all I can do is to inform the golfing public of the best prices available wherever and whatever they are.

Since June 2022 I have been promoting golf in Murcia where the prices are significantly lower than nearer to

Torrevieja and I have been offering special discounts of 5% to try and soften the blow for the local golfing public.

Can you name anyone else locally that has tried to help the local golfing public obtain lower prices?

So of substance and affluent - no

So arrogant - no

So ignorant – no

To conclude, the golf prices in Spain are too high in my opinion but this is something over which I have no control

BUT I can try an inform the golfing public of the best prices that are available to them and will continue to do this despite your rant and suggest that perhaps you turn your anger directly against the golf courses rather than against someone trying to help the situation.

Twenty seven members and guests, including those playing for handicap, teed it up at La Finca in the penultimate Individual Stableford competition.

By the early afternoon the sun shone and what wind there was, was confined to the higher parts if the course, which made for near perfect conditions for golf.

The course was generally in good condition, but some of the tee boxes were very scruffy. Some of the greens were very fast, others not so, which made putting problematic.

After the game we returned to the Lo Crispin Tavern where Tapas was provided by the helpful staff and the day's prizes were dis-

Gold Division 1st. Place - Ray Moles 29 pts off 6 (on count back), 2nd. Place - Ian Stuart 29 pts off 16, 3rd. Place - Steve Price

Silver Division: 1st. Place - Frank Hanrahan 28 pts off 32 (on count back), 2nd. PlaceAndrew Mattey 28 pts off 29, 3rd. PlaceMike Ellson 25 pts off 25

N.T.P. on Par 3s: Hole 3 - Gordon Wilson Hole 6 - Ian Stuart, Hole 13 - Carl Rodel

The Guest Prize and those playing for Handicap was won by Gordon Wilson with 27 pts off As there were no 2s the 'pot' will roll over to our next game at Font Del Llop on the 7th. December.

Finally, the Free Game Draw was won by our Treasurer Paul Flanaghan (again!)

LEAGUE FORMATWEEK

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Friendly Temps13 - 10Friendly Chicas Dolly Mixtures9 - 12Primadonnas Gap Girlz16 - 6Tipsy Tigers Ladybirds13 - 8Whacky Allsorts

LEAGUE TABLE PFA Gap Girlz1166 Ladybirds1138 Friendly's Temps11310 Primadonnas1129 Friendly's Chicas11013 Macklin's Dolly Mixtures1912 Whacky Allsorts1813 Tipsy Tigers1616

Hot Darts League Format Week 1:

120, Lisa Ivill (TT) 127, 117, Chris Greenwood (WA) 121, 119, 103, Debbie le Grys (PD) 121, Bliss Wright (GG) 120, 100, 100, Pat Woods (DM) 119, Margaret Boden (WA) 116, Sue Wade (FT) 116, Donna Ralph (LB) 115, 114, Ali Webster (FC) 105, Diane Dane (PD) 2 x 100, Diane Burns (DM), Lesley Eagles (TT), Sharon Frain (PD), Pat Schofield (TT) 100

Highest Check-out Bliss Wright (GG) 120

Postponed games, Founders Format

Gap Girlz9 - 0 Dolly Mixtures

Friendly Temps 5 - 4Ladybirds

Hot Darts from postponed games

Best Regards Mike

Probert

Shirley Stephenson (WA) 165, Amanda Skinner (GG) 140, 121, 102, Chelsea Campbell (GG) 140, 121, 101, Ellie Attwood (FT) 140, Helen Bushell (FC) 140, Yvonne Rouffignac (GG) 133, 133, 121, Sandra Crabbe (LB) 132,

Bliss Wright (GG) 140, 100, 100, Ann Wharton (FT) 131, 108, Chelsea Campbell (GG) 121, 100, Amanda Skinner (GG) 121, 100, Kirsty Green (LB) 121, Nicky Moseley (FT) 120, Jane Kelly (GG) 119, 112, Sue Cam (LB) 117, 104, Selmer Dyer (DM) 101.

Highest Check-outs: Kirsty Green (LB) 96, Sue Wade (FT) 81

RUBEN AND LLOYD PUT AN END TO THADER’S NIGHTMARE RUN

CD Thader ...........2

Benferri CF ..........1

An unwanted winless run, which stretched back to 9 October (6 matches) for Thader, is thankfully now over.

Although opponents Benferri are rock bottom of Preferente divison group 4, they still had to be beaten, and it was never easy from the word go.

Manager Raul Mora went for a side which didn't include veteran striker Quino (although he did make a belated appearance, along with fellow sub Rulo).

Here's the starting attack minded line up - Chema, Lloyd, Guido, Pascual, Rosquin, Javi, Ruben, Rafa, Dani Lucas, Pedro Juan,

Berni.

Following a first half mainly void of incidents and excitement, Thader took the lead on 60 Mins.

Ruben gave the Benferri keeper no chance, when his long-range strike was a goal as soon as the ball had left his foot.

It was 2-0 some 5 mins later, when a right-wing corner to the far post was met by captain Llloyd, who rose majestically to powerfully head the ball into the back of the net.

Although Benferri pulled a goal back on 81 mins, Thader were able to prevent them equalising, thus putting an end to that elusive 3 points.

During the week, Rojales council announced that ex youth team player Xavi Simons, would have

an artificial pitch municipal stadium named after him.

Xavi is currently in Qatar with the Holland squad, hoping to feature in 1 or more of their matches.

His move to PSV Eindhoven in the summer has proved sucessful, resulting in his call up for the Dutch squad.

Next up for Thader, however, is a trip to local rivals Redovan next weekend.

Check CD Thader facebook page for details and time of this Preferente league match.

Win for San Fulgencio as league leaders go down in Regional 2

Sporting de San Fulgencio remain top of 1st R G8 while there’s upset in 2ndR G16 as Bigastro defeat leaders Guardamar.

Sporting Costablanca Torrevieja CF B,meanwhile,beat Atletico Crevillente 2-1 in the Valencia 2nd Regional Group 16 on Saturday to ease relegation worries.

Esteban and Caicedo netted the important goals that left Crevillente in the relegation zone on 2 points.

Sporting Costablanca Torrevieja bagged a vital three points in a bid to ease away from the table bottom end on 4 points.

Bigastro CF defeated CF Atletico San Fulgencio A 3-1 to move up to sixth,Santa Pola CF B defeated CD Horadada away 3-2.

CF Popular Orihuela defeated CF United Elche A 5-2 in a seven goals thriller to go second on 19 points.

Callosa Deportivo CF A took a point in a 2-2 home draw against leaders Guardamar Soccer CD (24 points) to consolidate fourth place on 18 points.

Alguena CF defeated La Coca-Aspense A 2-0

away from home to take three points easing relegation worries at the bottom end of the Valencian 1st Regional Group 8 on Saturday. *Sunday's fixtures full results round-up will appear online at www.theleader.info.

QUIZ FROM PAGE 14:

1. An aeolian harp (or æolian harp or wind harp) is a musical instrument that is "played" by the wind. It is driven by an aeroelastic effect. 2. a: blue and white, b: red and white, c: green and white, d. green and orange(red), e: red and white, f: green and white. 3. False. Although the idea won a prize recently. 4. "Radar Love" from Golden Earring. 5. Acadia (in the French language l'Acadie) was the name given to a colonial territory in northeastern North America that included parts of eastern Quebec, the Maritime provinces, and modern-day New England, stretching as far south as Philadelphia. 6. a: she rolled up her sleeves.

7. Cornelius Jacobszoon Drebbel (Alkmaar, Holland, 1572 - London, November 7, 1633) was the Dutch inventor of the first navigable

submarine in 1620. 8. Acheron. The Acheron is a river located in the Epirus region of northwest Greece. 9. Skin, liver, brain and lungs. 10. Beaver (fur). 11. a: on Mars. 12. Star City is a highly restricted military facility northeast of Moscow. 13. Devil. 14. Starvation. The Ukrainian famine (19321933), 15. American sign language (ASL) 16. As a sniper. 17. a. Golden Slumbers (Beatles), b. White man in Hammersmith Palais (The Clash), c. White Room (Cream), d. Black Velvet (Alannah Myles), e. Golden Brown (Stranglers), f. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John), g. White Rabbitt (Jefferson Airplane), h. Babys in Black (Beatles), i. Paint it Black (Stones), j. Lily the Pink (Scaffold). 18. William Wyler. 19. a. St. Petersburg, b. Florence, c. Cleveland, d. Washington. 20. Burma (now Myanmar).

Image CDThader: Dani Lucas in action

Sporting de San Fulgencio remain top of 1st R Group 8