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Volume 7 - Issue 6 October 2016

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Hello Everyone! This month is a huge month for us here at Daxi HQ with Daxifest on Sunday 2nd October, the nominations well underway for the Daxi Business Awards and for me personally - the end of an era with my band Echo where myself & Mr. G will be playing our last ever gig in Cyprus on 29th October at Kama Lifestyle with our good friend Duchy. Tickets on sale NOW! As for Daxi Magazine, once again it is packed with useful information, events and happenings as well as all your local community news and your favourite writers. As the last 'official' month of the tourist season I would like to thank all our seasonal Magazine, Holiday Guide and Excursion advertisers for their support and look forward to working with you all once again in 2017. Until next month!

Photo Competition Each month we will choose the best photograph taken in Cyprus to appear on the front cover of Daxi magazine, with full accreditation to the photographer. By sending your photographs in you are giving permission for your photograph to be used anywhere within the magazine in any future issue with full accreditation to yourself. Don’t forget to include your name, phone number & where the picture was taken. Open to amateurs & professionals.

Cover photograph by Andreas Dimitriou taken in Lefkara

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LARNACA REGION L o c a l - C o m m u n i t y - N e w s - E v e n t s - P e o p l e Cross Egypt Challenge Please allow me to introduce Cross Egypt Challenge, an international cross-country motorcycle and scooter rally that runs yearly in Egypt and aiming to promote the declining tourism to Egypt. Cross Egypt Challenge is an international series of endurance motorcycles and scooter rallies conducted throughout the most challenging roads and tracks of Egypt. It’s a breath-taking experience that is equally fascinating for spectators and riders alike. This is the only organized cross-country rally of its kind in the entire region and combines the best of adventure travel and extreme sport. Each season of the endurance rally introduces a new route throughout the most famous spots of Egypt, a track that nobody ever thought could be done on motorcycles or scooters. Riders from the four corners of the globe fly yearly to Egypt to take part in the Cross Egypt Challenge. To date, riders from over 28 countries participated in the previous seasons of the challenge and this year we are expecting riders from 13 different countries to take part in the adventure rally. More information about the new season and previous season can be found on our website: www.CrossEgyptChallenge.com Alaa Sabry, Media Coordinator, Cross Egypt Challenge, A cross-country rally throughout Egypt, Phone: +20 (100) 0483334, Web: crossegyptchallenge.com, Email: media@crossegyptchallenge.com, Facebook: facebook.com/CrossEgyptChallenge, Twitter: twitter.com/CrossEgypt, Instagram: instagram.com/CrossegyptChallenge

On-Going Larnaca Projects The way in which Larnaca is expected to transform over the next few years was the focus of a recent meeting chaired by President Nicos Anastasiades at the Presidential Palace. In statements to reporters following the meeting, Transport Minister, Marios Demetriades, announced that the President had called Larnaca councillors to the meeting to discuss the progress of various development projects in the city and ways to speed up the process where delays were evident. The most important project in Larnaca at the moment is for the transfer of the oil refineries and fuel depots to their new location at Vasiliko. The project has already started and is following a schedule. A development study of the area, financed by the fuel companies, is being conducted by the Larnaca Chamber of Commerce and once completed will be submitted to the Town Planning Department and Interior Ministry for approval and to discuss incentives for investors. “What is important is the fact that this area of Larnaca is changing from an industrial area to a tourist area, in a few years we will be talking about a new Larnaca. These things take time, and even if the storage areas are moved, the area and the substrate need to be addressed before development can start,” explained Demetriades. The second important project is that of the Marina and Port, and the Minister is hopeful that the tenders process will start in October and that the project will be awarded in 2017. Demetriades indicated that there was interest from foreign investors in the Marina and Port, and specific measures were being taken to cut bureaucracy to make it easier for foreign investors to invest not only in Larnaca but Cyprus in general. “We are looking at three different aspects for the Port and Marina; Management of the Marina, the commercial use of the Port, and the simultaneous development of offices, a small hotel, and luxury apartments,” said Demetriades. Apart from the two main projects that were discussed, other development projects currently underway were also examined, with President Anastasiades giving specific instructions for certain projects that had fallen behind schedule to be speeded up. Source: www.about-larnaca.info 6

Fire Brigade Come to The Rescue of Kitten On September the 4th a small kitten fell down a man hole in a sewer in Ayia Napa. Locals tried to rescue the crying kitten, to no avail. Fortunately, the local Ayia Napa Fire Brigade were on hand and came to the rescue demonstrating that Cyprus is making progress in its attempt to care for stray animals in the region. Well done to all involved, at least in this case it was a happy ending. Unfortunately, we were unable to take a photograph of the kitten before it ran away, unharmed and free.

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FAMAGUSTA REGION L o c a l - C o m m u n i t y - N e w s - E v e n t s - P e o p l e Pamper Evening Huge Success Locals enjoyed a fun filled pamper evening on September 7th at Jo Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hair and Beauty Salon in Paralimni. The event was hosted by Lisa Aston of Forever Living Products and Jo'Jo's owner Jo Kacenaite. Guests were invited to try a large selection of Aloe based products from the amazing Aloe Vera plant. This offered a variety of health and beauty benefits, as well as being given the opportunity to view the large selection of quality clothing and gift options which were available in the salon and adjoining shop. Due to its huge success there will be further pamper evenings in the near future, although individuals can choose to host a pamper evening in their own home should they prefer. For more information about Jo Jo's or about Forever Living Products see The Facebook Page: Jojo's Hairandbeautyalon.

Calling All Cat Lovers!

What a Crazy Summer!

Can anybody help me care for a colony of cats? There are at least 20 cats opposite the Bakers Arms, Ayia Traida, that I feed and water twice daily. All of these cats will require neutering at some point. There is also another small colony near the sailing club that I try to look after too. I have been doing this for the past six months and have spent a great deal of money ensuring they are looked after. All of this involves time and expense. If anybody is able to make a donation for both wet and dry food or any financial help with the neutering, this would be gratefully appreciated.

I have personally witnessed lots of suicidal driving this summer. On many occasions, vehicles were overtaking in 30/50 kph zones at motorway speeds. This would have resulted in death for any pedestrian struck by these offending drivers. I saw many near misses with cars reversing out from a parking slot, who were then met with a car on their side of the road travelling at high speed. I can't count the number of times Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been woken up by cars and motorcycles in the early hours of the morning, racing one another and then the sirens of the emergency services attending the possible carnage of road accidents. Hopefully with Autumn approaching this craziness may cease.

Another way of generating cash for the animals is by collecting empty aluminium drink cans. I would be able to receive those as well. I am happy to collect any donated food and cash from your home and a record of any monies donated or spent will be available on request. I can also collect direct from the person donating. I can be contacted on 9952035. Written by Graham Inch

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Ayia Napa Medieval Festival

Congratulations to...

Come along to Ayia Napa for their 11th Medieval Festival. From Saturday, October 08, to Saturday, October 15.

Steve and Sheila Stevenson on their 40th wedding anniversary. Hope you have many more wonderful years together. Health and happiness, Lots of love, from all of your family. X

The Festival aims to reproduce a time that left its marks in our cultural heritage. The activities of Ayia Napa Medieval Festival are inspired from the Medieval period, representing the everyday life and events of these times, including street theatre, theatrical play with the Medieval Monastery as a natural setting. Music concerts and dance shows, performed by groups from European countries such as Greece, Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Romania, Slovakia, Germany, Holland, France and Cyprus. Participation of schools and teams with Medieval costumes in the event â&#x20AC;&#x153;The streets of Crusadersâ&#x20AC;?. Medieval market setting with products for sale such as wine (in wooden barrels) and medieval food. Medieval workshops such as pottery making, basketry etc. There are also Exhibitions of Medieval Objects. Festival is held in Ayia Napa Medieval Monastery. Free entrance. For more information, please Phone: +357 23 816 307

Congratulations to... our daughter on her forthcoming wedding. Chantelle Stephens will marry Jack Hallam on the 3rd of October at 4pm in the Sun Rise Beach Hotel grounds, Protaras. Lots of love, from Mum & Dad (Jacqui & Nigel) x

U P C OMIN G E V E NTS LARNACA Event: Larnaca Meetup - meet new people and discuss fun activities we can do together! Where: CU Cafe, Phinikhoudes, Larnaca Date & Time: Saturday 8th October, 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. (for more dates, see below) Cost: Whatever you buy to drink Info: New in town? Just on holiday? Local who want to share what Larnaca has to offer? Let's have a coffee and meet! Don't worry about coming alone to the event, most of us do. We'll make sure that you feel welcome. After this casual coffee chat, we will organise various activities during the month, based on member's interests and hobbies. Contact: See the month agenda or contact the organiser at www.meetup.com/Larnaca Event: Book Sale - thousands of books! Where: St. Helena's Church, Larnaca Date & Time: 26th October (Wednesday) at 10.00 – 1.00. Cost: Free of Charge Info: Thousands of second-hand books on sale from 50 cents each. Coffee available. Contact: Doug 96273476 Event: Grand Charity Auction Where: St. Helena’s Church, Larnaca Date & Time: Friday 21st October starting at 7.00 p.m. [Registration 6pm] Cost: Free entrance Info: Annual auction of good quality goods and collectibles. Items for auction can be taken in the week prior to auction. 10% buyers’ and sellers’ commission on all items. Contact: Eileen on 99223248 [from 14th October]. Event: Oroklini Community Choir Where: Oroklini Council Offices [1st floor] Date & Time: Weekly on Wednesdays 10 – 12 Cost: 2 euros per week to cover costs Info: A new community choir led by singer/musician Claire Saul. Come along and enjoy a morning of singing together! No previous experience necessary- no auditions. Contact: Claire Saul on 99 935637 Event: Annual Festival of Tradition and Culture [showcasing the many traditional villages where women continue to remain the heart of tradition] Where: Ora Village Date & Time: Saturday 1st October Cost: Free of charge Info: Organised by The Ladies Association of Rural Larnaca, the event is a fantastic introduction to the region’s authentic, locally handmade traditional gastronomy and crafts from dairy products, pastries, handmade pasta, and honey, to skilfully created homewares. Larnaca Tourist Board will provide free bus transfers to and from the event. Pick up is from Larnaca-Dhekalia Road hotels at 3.45pm and from Foinikoudes bus stop at 4.15pm. Return bus from Ora leaves at 7.45pm. Reservations can be made on: Contact: Larnaca Tourist Board on 24657070 or info@larnakaregion.com. 14

Event: 12th Cyprus International Swimming Marathon Where: Open seas off Finikoudes/ Medieval Fort Date & Time: October 8th and 9th Cost: Participation Fees apply. Spectators free of charge Info: Annual swimming marathon that sees swimmers from all over the world test their endurance and open sea skills in the waters in front of the Medieval Fort on Foinikoudes promenade. The event is conducted in accordance to FINA and LEN Open Water Swimming Rules and Regulations. The distances are: 2.5km; 5km and 10km with categories for men, women, individuals, teams and children (14+). Organised by Cyprus Swimming Federation, supported by Larnaca Municipality Contact: Larnaca Tourist Board on 24657070 Event: Explore Scala - Guided Walk Where: Meet at Larnaca Fort Date & Time: Every Friday at 10.00 a.m. Cost: Free of charge Info: With an experienced guide, explore the area between St. Lazarus and Mackenzie Beach. Visit craft workshops and see Cypriot art. Walk around the old Turkish sector and see Larnaca's history. Contact: Tourist Information on 24654322 or 24653492 Event: Larnaca Guided Walk Where: Meet at CTO office behind Sun Hall Hotel Date & Time: Every Wednesday at 10.00 a.m. Cost: Free of charge Info: This walk covers the history of Larnaca and its development, focusing on the role that the sea had throughout the centuries. Contact: Tourist Information on 24654322 or 24653492

3rd October - World Habitat Day 3rd October - World Day of Bullying Prevention 4th October - World Animal Day 5th October - World Teachers Day 7th October - World Smile Day 9th October - World Post Day 10th October - World Mental Health Day 16th October - World Food Day 20th October - World Statistics Day 31st October - World Cities Day 31st October - Halloween

FAMAGUSTA Event: FREE Mini Medical Where: Will be held at KEPA, 50 Ayios Nektariou Street, Paralimni Date: 15th October 2016. 10am until 1pm. Info: The Alzheimer’s Association are offering blood sugar and blood pressure tests, advice from a Neurologist and hearing tests. All services are free, coffee and tea will be served. For further info: Tel: Jenny 99172179 Event: Tribute to Billie Holiday Where: Zaatar Food & Arts, Ayia Napa (Lebanese & Syrian cuisine) Date: Friday the 30th September, 20.30 Info: Sarah Fenwick accompanied by Marinos Neophytou Costs: Presales 8€ / at the door 10€. For info and reservation contact 77776600 Event: Daxifest Charity Festival Where: Ayia Napa Football Stadium Date: Sunday 2nd October 2016. 11am - 1am. Cost: €10 Adult Ticket, €3 Children under 16. Info: A fun filled family day out with over 20 live acts including The Cyprus Blues Brothers, Echo Rock and Blues Band, Yuri from The Voice, Greece, Duchy, Chris Andre and Cyprus Eurovision Band, Minus One. Over 40 stalls selling food, drinks, traditional products, fun items and more. Children’s area with 3 bouncy castles, face painting and glitter tattoos. Pre-purchase tickets from: Daxi Information Center, Pernera, Nick’s Bottle Shop, Protaras, Celebrations, Kapparis, Eman Travel and Tours, Ayia Napa, Xenion High School, Paralimni, The Chippy, Dhekelia Road, Larnaca. FREE Bus service for those with pre-purchased tickets from Ayia Napa, Protaras, Kapparis and Pernera. For full line up and further information see advert on page 9. All profits to local charities KEPA in Paralimni and The SBA Police Food Project in Dhekelia. Both charities are dedicated to feeding less fortunate families this winter.

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all empty cells with numbers from 1-9, so that they Sudoku Fillonlyinever appear once in each row, column & 3x3 block.

Across 2. Bond actor, ___ Connery (4) 4. Lee J ___ was one of the jurors in the 1957 movie classic, 12 Angry Men (4) 8. Laurence ___ won an Oscar for Best Actor in Hamlet (7) 9. Michael ___ won an Oscar for Best Actor in The Quiet American (5) 10. Tim ___ was the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story (5) 11. Actor / Director, ___ Eastwood (5) 12. ___ Hayworth starred in the 1958 movie, Separate Tables (4) 14. ___ McClure was Lt. Sam in the 1965 movie, Shenandoah (4) 17. ___ Puzo won a screenplay Oscar for The Godfather (5) 18. Sally ___ was Mrs Gump in the 1994 movie, Forrest Gump (5) 19. Star Trek actor, Leonard ___ (5) 20. Horror cinema icon, Boris ___ (7) 21. Michael ___ was Basil Exposition in the Austin Powers movies (4) 22. Friends character (4)

Down 1. Marlon Brando was Col. Walter E Kurtz in this movie classic (10,3) 2. Night at the Museum actor, Ben ___ (7) 3. Sigourney Weaver was Ripley in this 1979 movie (5) 5. ___ Ekland was Willow in the 1973 movie, The Wicker Man (5) 6. Classic movie starring Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale (3,6,2,2) 7. Die Hard actor, ___ Willis (5) 9. One of the Marx Brothers (5) 13. ___-Thomas was Sir Percy Ware-Armitage in the 1965 movie, Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (5) 15. ___ Peck was Robert Thorn in the 1976 movie, The Omen (7) 16. 1976 movie starring Sylvester Stallone in the title role (5) 17. 1992 movie with an Egyptian curse, The ___ (5) 18. Frances McDormand won an Oscar in 1997 for Best Actress in this movie (5)

Take the first letter from each answer to spell out ONE word. Text the word to our Editor at: 97667965 & all correct answers will be entered into a draw. The first name pulled out of the hat will win their choice from the two fantastic prizes below. Closing date 15th October. A €25 voucher for Deja Vu, Deryneia OR A €25 voucher towards a meal at Lithos Bar & Grill, Oroklini Last Month’s Answer - Paddleboat Last Month’s Winner - Kiska Wilson Please contact us on 23 040 940 to claim your prize. Prize must be claimed before 15th October. Thanks to Tony from Quiz Bizz for providing these questions. Tony is available to host fun and entertaining quizzes at a variety of venues. For more information, call: 99054958. If you would like to offer a prize for this competition, please call our office on 23 040 940.

1. Which nation suffered the MV Sewol ferry capsize disaster in April 2014, with criminal/suicidal consequences for its crew/owner? (1st letter 1st word) 2. Someone of stubbornly set ways is said to be 'Dyed in the (What?)' 3. The Hindustan Ambassador, whose production ceased in 2014 after 56 years, is an iconic car of which country? (based on the 1950s Morris Oxford) 4. How many unique dominoes are in a standard 'double six' set? (1st letter 1st number) 5. Soccer rules award what after an 'own goal' directly from a throw-in? 6. To undertake a task or consume something fully and completely (when there might seem an option not to) is called 'Going the whole (What?) 7. Which famous politician wrote the best-selling books Dreams from My Father, and The Audacity of Hope? (1st letter 1st name) 8. Match the metal to the chemical symbol: Silver = (1st letter). 9. Cilantro or Chinese parsley is better known as? 10. Kata and Kumite are events in which new Olympic sport (added appropriately) for Tokyo 2020?

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Depression As a writer and someone who tries to support and guide others, I feel it is important that I pull from my own experiences, whether that’s personally or from someone close to me. For instance, how could I write about being a millionaire when I’m not? I could only imagine, but not really understand, the delight or despair something of that magnitude could bring. Personally I have struggled in earlier years with the dark clouds and little sunshine. Depression can feel like everyday life is an effort and you seem to lose interest in things which used to bring you joy. Loss of appetite, feeling constantly tired and teary are also indicators that life is becoming a struggle. For a period of time we tell ourselves that it’s just a bad day, a difficult week or a punishing month. Then before we realise it we have found ourselves in a place which seems tiring, frightening, tearful and isolating. So we are now questioning that something might be wrong. Luckily it’s a condition that can be treated by medication, change of habits or therapy, which can lead to a full recovery, but to do this we need to seek help. Maybe a visit to the doctor or share your thoughts with someone and tell them how you are feeling, but choose someone you feel comfortable with and someone you trust. It’s important to choose the right friend or family member to confide in, someone who will listen and comfort you. When we feel brave enough to speak out about these darkened feelings, it is so disheartening to be told to snap out of it. You also don’t need someone who uses the opportunity to tell you all that’s wrong in their own life! One thing is for sure - once we realise there is a problem, things will start to slowly get better. Just speaking out and talking through your rollercoaster ride of feelings, worries and emotions will erase all of the negativity and you can then start to rebuild by replacing it all with positivity. It’s not going to be quick or easy but it will be ok in the end, I promise you. Try to look to what makes you happy not sad and don’t overwhelm yourself with life. Break down things into smaller tasks that you can cope with. Exercise, even if it’s just a 5 minute walk - every little helps. Allow yourself moments to reflect on how far you have come by moving forward and be proud of yourself that you are fighting your way back to happiness. Stay connected with your family and friends, whether by text, phone call or by meeting for dinner. Finally, everyday may not be good, but there’s good in everyday!

By Sharon Willett MBE Send your problems or concerns in confidence to Sharon at our PO Box address: PO Box 37036, Protaras 5306, Cyprus. 20

Brief Encounter It was a rainy Monday night in January. There were only two customers in the Cyclops Bar. Niko, after generously refreshing our respective drinks, went out the back to have a smoke. The other customer that night sat in silence at the far end of the bar toying with a cute palm held gizmo. He was strangely attired for the local dressed simply in a silver jump suit. You might be forgiven for thinking he had undergone plastic surgery, because his facial skin looked tightly stretched across his near perfect bone structure. In a certain light his eyes betrayed a pinkish hue, a little like those of an albino. Then without so much as a word, he strode towards me sucking loudly on his index finger en-route. He then thrust the offending digit firmly into my ear. I wasn’t having that. Oh no! So I pinned him up against the bar and warned him if he tried that again I would deck him for sure. He was so apologetic I was almost feeling sorry for him. Especially after he explained that he just arrived from the Andromeda Galaxy and had not had time to learn the local conventions. Yes, as I suspected, the poor soul had obviously escaped from an institution somewhere and was acting out his delusions. But when he started emitting pink and blue orbs from his mouth that floated round the room, I started to have a crisis of faith. Anyway he enthusiastically explained at great length all about life in his home galaxy. Struggling for a suitable intellectual question to ask him, I enquired about the quality of the female talent up there. He explained that there were no women. When I asked how they procreate he started sucking his finger again. I took a contraceptive two steps back. After consulting his giz he walked to the exit enquiring…“As you are now the chosen host body for my baby, I should at least ask your name”...“Arthur mate” I replied with a grin. “Yeah very funny Space Cowboy. See ya” I concluded. Turned out the joke was on me, because after 22 months of morning sickness and night-time cravings for obscure Troodos cheeses whilst on the run from the world’s media, I proudly gave birth to a lovely Andromedan baby. A happy and contented child, he gurgles a lot and likes to blow little pink and blue orbs all around the nursery ceiling as he gazes adoringly up at me through his pretty albino eyes. By the way, I named him Androm. Well, Arthur just didn’t seem to fit somehow. Written by Clive Gardener

Affirmations When attempting to manifest through affirmations, many people make the mistake of affirming something that does not feel right or true to them, they may believe that they are lying to themselves. So now, that story's vibration comes into existence within them and that is what they will attract more of, not the actual affirmation. When affirming, it is important to pay close attention to how you feel. If the affirmation does not feel right, break it down until you can believe it. For example, if you affirm, ''I am attracting money'', but at the same time you feel that you are lying to yourself, then you will never attract money. Instead, begin by saying, ''Maybe I can attract money'', then when that feels right, affirm, ''I can attract money.'' And when that feels right, say, ''I am attracting money.'' So you have gone from I can't, to - maybe I can, to - I can, to - I am. Vibrate Higher with Venetia Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube: Venetia Zannettis, Life coach, blogger, & Law of Attraction practitioner, Email: venetia.z@hotmail.com Every month we will feature the best creative writing and poems sent in by our readers. Contributions should be submitted no later than the 5th of the month prior to print. Max 400 words. Send your contributions to: info@thedaxigroup.com either in a word document or the body of an email. Don’t forget to include your name and where you live.

Spooky Halloween Tic Tac Toe If you fancy playing games this Halloween, then this is the ideal craft for you and your little ones. It is a simple craft and a game that even young children can learn to play (although I do not recommend this if they are still in the habit of putting things in their mouths). I have seen this done with ladybugs and bees so I thought why not adapt it a little so it suits hallows eve instead. What you will need: Orange, green and brown craft foam or card A black marker Scissors Glue Green and white paint or nail polish 12 Pebbles How to: Step 1: Start by painting your pebbles as this will give them time to dry. Paint 6 white and 6 green. Step 2: Using your orange foam or card cut out a pumpkin shape and then cut out a brown stem, a green leaf and some vines. Glue these together to make your pumpkin game board. Step 3: Using your black marker and a ruler, draw out your grid for your game (make sure to create 9 squares so that you have enough spaces to create 3 in row). Step 4: Check your painted pebbles are dry, then using your black marker again, add Frankenstein faces to your green pebbles and ghostly eyes and mouths onto your white pebbles. Split your pebbles between two of you, one having ghosts and one having Frankensteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and then take it in turns to try and get 3 of your pebbles in row, blocking each other as you go. First player to get 3 in a row wins. Simple, yet a ghastly good game! My Kids love tic tac toe, or noughts and crosses, as its also known, and my eldest couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to give daddy a game and frighten his socks off with her scary pebbles and spookily good game tactics! Written by Sam Barnes. Sam Barnes is primarily a stay at home mum of two, who has loved crafting for many years. She has her own arts and craft Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/tinyacornscreativity and runs a weekly Mummy and Baby Group that is based around creative learning and is a great way to have fun and meet new people. You can also contact Sam by email at: tinyacornscreativity@gmail.com

Jim Selkirk Famagusta taken from Firemans Beach

Barry Fletcher Entrance to Potamos Creek

Alan H. Tite Gliding 700ft above the Village of Mammari

Freddie Fox Sunset by the Dog Beach in Kapparis

Thank-you to everyone who has taken the time to send photos for The Gallery. Open to Amateurs and Professionals. Each month we will pick the best reader pictures and feature them in our gallery, as well as picking one special picture to be featured on our front cover. Send your pictures in high resolution to: info@thedaxigroup.com Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to include your name, what the picture is of, where it was taken and your website or Facebook page if you are a professional photographer.

Vicky Michael - Sunset in Larnaka

There is still time to nominate!

go to www.thedaxigroup.com and click on Business Awards to fill out our simple nomination form. Nominations close 15th October 2016 Before making a nomination please read the information below carefully: 1) Anyone Can Nominate Any Business - all nominations are anonymous. Nominations opened on 1st September 2016. 2) A Category Will Close Once It Has 12 Individual Companies Nominated - that have all been confirmed to meet the criteria of that category. If upon research the company does not meet the required criteria the nomination will become void & that company will not appear in that category. 3) Nominating A Company Puts That Company In The Award Process - and in front of the panel. It does not matter how many times a company is nominated for the same category & the number of nominations has no bearing on how the category winner is decided. The final decision is made by the panel once all research & interviews have taken place. 4) Businesses Can Only Be Nominated For One Category - so think carefully about the category you are nominating the company for. Is it the ‘best fit’ category for that company where they have the best chance of standing out as epitomising the award itself & what it represents? 5) Check The List - When you go to the nomination link there will be a list of companies that have already been nominated, where criteria has already been checked & confirmed for the category they have been nominated for. If the name of the company you want to nominate is already on the list then we cannot accept any further nominations for that company for that or any other category. 6) The Basics - All nominations made must be for companies located within the Famagusta or Larnaca region & must be legitimate businesses. If a company has more than one branch only the branches situated within Eastern Cyprus will be considered. Nominations DO NOT have to be for businesses who are Daxi Magazine advertisers or businesses who are clients of any of the sponsors or panel. Any type of business of any size can be nominated. 7) Rules - In the event that two nominations come through at the same time for the same company but in different categories, the nomination received first will be accepted & the company will be placed in that category only once it is confirmed that they meet the criteria required for that category. 8) Check The Award Criteria - Before nominating a company please consider the criteria for each award category (you can find this information on our website www.thedaxigroup.com or on our Facebook Page: Daxi Business Awards Cyprus. Try to give as much detail as possible as to why you think the company you are nominating fits the criteria of the award. When nominating for a specific award for example: Best Newcomer, please ensure the company you are nominating is between 12 & 36 months old as per the criteria. The same applies to the Lifetime Achievement Award where a company must be 20 years old or more to be eligible. Always check the criteria - remember if they don’t fit the criteria your nomination won’t count! 9) Have Specific Info To Hand - To fill out the nomination form correctly you will need to give specific information including: Name Of Company You Wish To Nominate, Type Of Company (ie shop/restaurant/mechanic etc), Location (ie Larnaca or Famagusta Region & name of area ie Dhekelia), Category You Wish To Nominate This Company For & most importantly The Business Owner's Name & Telephone Number. 10) You Can Nominate As Many Companies As You Want - There is no limit to the amount of separate nominations for separate companies you make.

If you do not see the company you have nominated listed on the following pages this may be because they do not fit the criteria for the award you have nominated them for. Please remember ONE nomination is all that is required as the decision regarding the winners will be based on business panel interviews and research NOT decided by the number of nominations.

Daxi Business Awards Categories & Sponsors Best Newcomer - For businesses aged 12 - 36 months at the point of nomination

Sponsored by The Cyprus Eastern Owners & Buyers Forum The Cyprus Eastern Owners & Buyers Forum Was Established over twelve years ago by Steve SJD as a hobby to provide help & assistance for those buying or living in Cyprus. Now with over 16,000 members & over 12 million pages viewed every year it has developed into an invaluable resource for many. Newer projects such as NewsInCyprus and the CyprusJobCentre continue the same ethos and reach an even wider audience. In addition to the members forum this fantastic resource also offers a cost effective Advertising opportunity for businesses targeting the Eastern Cyprus Area. It is free for individuals to register as a member of the site. Visit: www.easterncyprus.com or e-mail: admin@easterncyprus.com Nominees: • Shameless Designs Hydrodipping - Deryneia • Nicks Bottle Shop & Exchange Ltd - Protaras • Klik Photo CY - Deryneia • Phoenix Bar and Grill - Pernera • The Chippy - Larnaca • BrightSparks Children's Center - Larnaca • IPA Divers - Pernera • Fatcatz Mobility - Deryneia

Best Newcomer

Innovation - For businesses demonstrating innovation in their products &/or services

Sponsored by The Cyprus Weekly The Cyprus Weekly is the top-selling English-language newspaper in Cyprus. It is published every Friday. The Cyprus Weekly features news items from Cyprus and around the world from throughout the week and includes an arts and lifestyle section. It also has special pages dedicated to news from each of the local towns under the control of the Republic of Cyprus, pages dedicated to news from Greece, Turkey and the Middle East and the week's local television listings. In addition, the Cyprus Weekly has dedicated community sections that focus on varying geographical areas of Cyprus including Larnaca and Famagusta regions. They also have a fully comprehensive website which is updated daily with news and information from around Cyprus. The Cyprus Weekly can be purchased from any good newsagents on a Friday or Saturday each week. Visit: www.in-cyprus.com or Tel: 357 22744409 Nominees: • Play4All - Deryneia • Mojito Bar & Grill - Pernera • Future Space Heating - Protaras • Cyherbia - Avgorou • Thomas' Shack - Pernera • Tiny Travellers - Paralimni

Innovation

Outstanding Customer Service - Customer Service focused award Sponsored by Future Space Heating Cyprus Future Space Heating offer the latest in Infra Red Heating Solutions in Cyprus. Their heaters are unique as they heat walls, floors, ceilings and you but not the air itself. Their heaters stop mold and mildew in their tracks, cost less than standard gas or electric heating, are slimline, easy to fit and fully portable, can be used internally or externally and are suitable for residential or commercial use. They are featured on the UK news and offer a 10 year guarantee at unbeatable prices! Tel: 00 357 96683782 to visit their showroom in Pernera OR visit their website at: www.futurespaceheatingcy.com Nominees: • Sold On Cyprus - Protaras • DDs Quality Secondhand Shop - Paralimni • Dr Michalis Louka Veterinary Clinic - Larnaca • Euroworld €2 Euro Store - Deryneia • Bella Capella Hair & Beauty - Frenaros • Eko Petrol Station - Paralimni • Zafeiros - Pernera • Petra Bazaar - Deryniea • Cyprus Relax - Larnaca • Domniki Hotel - Pernera

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Daxi Business Awards Categories & Sponsors Outstanding Achievement - For businesses 36 months old or over who have demonstrated

Outstanding Achievement Sponsored by Nicks bottle Shop and Exchange ‘Nick’s’ is frequented by locals and tourists alike not just for their fantastic prices but also for their extensive product and brand selection which includes names such as Smirnoff, Jack Daniels, Gordon’s, Famous Grouse, Johnny Walker, JB, Bells, Bailey’s, Five Kings, Guinness, John Smiths and Strongbow to name but a few as well as locally produced brands including Carlsberg and Keo. In addition Nick’s offers a well stocked selection of cigarettes, tobacco products, wines and champagnes, collectable spirits and unique gift ideas making them unbeatable not only on price but also for choice. If you need to exchange currency then look no further as Nick’s Bottle Shop offers the best rates on the island or your money back! Tel: 99 11 99 00 or Facebook: Nicks Bottle Shop & Exchange Ltd Nominees: • Rainbow Digital Print - Pernera • Tempo Dance and Theatre School - Pernera • Best Buy Supermarkets - Famagusta Region • Black Pearl Cruise Boat - Ayia Napa • Anna's Hair Nails and Beauty - Ayia Napa • Savino Rock Bar - Larnaca • Kama Lifestyle - Pernera • Players Room - Deryneia

Outstanding Achievement

Lifetime Achievement Award - For companies established 20 Years or more

Sponsored by RJ Overseas Property RJ Overseas Property are a dedicated UK based company with a personal experience of buying and selling property in Cyprus. They are a professional and experienced company who can help you through every step of the process. RJ Overseas Property have a beautiful range of properties available to suit all budgets. They offer wider UK base coverage to help you sell your property with an excellent selection of new and re-sale property and can arrange complimentary viewing trips to Cyprus for potential buyers. Tel: 00 44 (0)1642 309159 Email: info@rjoverseasproperty.com, www.rjoverseasproperty.com Nominees: • Kalamies Beach Restaurant - Pernera • Mikes Watersports - Konnos • Hobos Steak House - Larnaca

Lifetime Achievement

Investment In People Award - For companies or private institutes who demonstrate exceptional investment in the progress, training development & rewarding & recognition of people Sponsored by The Woodbrook Group The Woodbrook Group are an international firm of financial advisors. They are proud to be independent as they are not owned by any financial institution or life insurance company. This makes them different from the majority of financial advisory companies which means they offer you unbiased and impartial advice. Every individual has unique dynamics, goals and attitude to risk. The Woodbrook team of highly experienced financial consultants can help you to identify your personal needs and devise professional solutions and services that are customised to your unique situation, objectives and goals. Tel: +357 25 272 820, Email: officecyprus@woodbrookgroup.com, www.woodbrookgroup.com Nominees: • Performer's Academy Of Dance and Theatre Arts Cyprus - Ayia Napa • Pure Pool Operator Training CY - Larnaca • Rita Pieri Driving School - Deryneia • Cots 2 Tots - Protaras

Investment in People

Daxi Business Awards Categories & Sponsors Employer Of The Year - Ideally nominated by their employees for demonstrating outstanding

commitment to training, working conditions & rewards & recognition structure for employees Sponsored by The Black Pearl Cruise Boat The Black Pearl is a family owned business who were the first to start operating boat trips from Ayia Napa Harbour having originally come from humble beginnings as fishermen. The Black Pearl is on three levels and has excellent facilities on board including two fully stocked bars catering for every taste with alcohol, soft drinks, coffee, tea and ice cream on offer. Guests enjoy a fun filled day which includes live entertainment, children's activities, fantastic views of the coast line and the famous Ayia Napa sea caves, two refreshing swim stops, a delicious on board lunch and lots of fun and antics for all the family. Tel: +(357) 99574148 or visit their website: www.blackpearlayianapa.com Nominees: • Freedom Dolls Initiative - Larnaca

Employer of the Year

Commitment To Tourism - For active businesses that promote and service the tourism

industry in Eastern Cyprus Sponsored by CC Law Services CC Law Services offer easy solutions for individuals or businesses in Cyprus including Vat refund on main residence, UK Inheritance Tax, Will Preparation, Property Conveyancing, Business Agreements, Book Keeping, Company Formation, Family Law, Social Insurance, Immigration, Audits and Cyprus Tax. Tel: 23 811 700 (Paralimni) or 24 815 700 (Larnaca) Nominees: • Itcy.net - Paralimni • WaterWorld Themed WaterPark - Ayia Napa • Go Airport Transfers - Paralimni • Traditional Bus Services - Deryneia • Easy Riders - Ayia Napa • What's On Cyprus - Paralimni

Commitment to Tourism

Heart Of Gold Award - This award is unrelated to business. This will be someone who gives

selflessly to others for no personal gain or gratification & who will most probably be unaware of the magnitude of their contribution Sponsored by Cyprus Hearing Centers The Cyprus Hearing Centers - Economou were established 15 years ago aiming to provide more effective treatment and a better hearing experience to individuals with hearing impairment. This was made possible with the use of advanced hearing aid technologies and scientific standards used in America and United Kingdom. With the use of specialized equipment and technology, they are transforming lives of individuals with hearing difficulties. This quality of work is not only accessible to the borders of Cyprus but covers wider areas such as Greece and other international destinations. With the exclusive cooperation they have with the global giant Starkey® USA, they guarantee that the hearing aids provided to individuals are technologically and qualitatively superior to any other. They have centers in all of the following locations: Paralimni, Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos. Tel: (+357) 77772627 or website: www.hearingaids.com.cy Nominees: • Nicola Smith, Freedom Dolls Initiative - Larnaca • Rachel Petrou - Larnaca • Emma Wyles - Paralimni • Sharon Willett - Frenaros • Maria & Tasos Kefalas

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Daxi Business Awards Categories & Sponsors Service Provider Of The Year - NEW AWARD FOR 2016 - For service providers such as

Tradesman, Hairdressers and Beauticians, Doctors, Dentists, Accountants, Solicitors, Health Practitioners or any other individual or company that provides a service (must be a minimum of 2 years in business and be a legal and legitimate business) Sponsored by Lithotechnic Printers Lithotechnic are a family owned, family run business that was established in 1982. They are the largest printing company in Larnaca and one of the most prominent on the island. They take exceptional care with all their clients making sure the quality of their work is top notch. They endeavour to keep up with all the latest printing technologies and as a result deliver a speedy and efficient service. Tel: 24651311, Email: print@lithotechnic.com, www.lithotechnic.com Nominees: • Lambros Hadjimichael Physiotherapy - Ayia Napa • Nick Miller Plumbing - Paralimni • Simon Holmshaw Electrician - Paralimni • Kefalas Veterinary Centre - Paralimni • Blood Brothers Professional Tattoo and Piercing Studio - Ayia Napa

Service Provider of the Year

Outstanding Contribution To The Community Award - The following charities and non profit organisations have been nominated for this award. THIS IS THE ONLY AWARD THAT IS DECIDED BY THE PUBLIC VOTE. To cast your vote as to the charity or non profit organisation that you would like to win this award, go to www.thedaxigroup.com, click on business awards and tick the appropriate box. Voting Closes on 30th October 2016. The winner will receive an €800 donation from the Daxi Group, a unique Daxi award and certificate and a share of the proceeds from the raffle on the night of the awards towards their cause. Sponsored by The Daxi Group Visit: www.thedaxigroup.com, Tel: 23 040 940 or e-mail: info@thedaxigroup.com The Charities and Non Profit Organisations You Selected Are: • Freedom Dolls Initiative - Larnaca • Famagusta Parents Network - Deryneia • Κepa Charity - Paralimni • Paralimni Dog Pound - Paralimni • The SBA Police Food Project - Larnaca • Argos Animal Sanctuary - Larnaca • Loukas Polykarpou - Paralimni • Alzhiemers Association - Paralimni • Eastern Cyprus Ladies - Paralimni • PASYCAF - Paralimni • Famagusta Cat Care Project - Paralimni • Helping Hands - Paralimni

Outstanding Contribution to the Community

Business Of The Year 2016 Award - Overall winner of The Daxi Business Awards 2016 who will be chosen from all nominees in all categories (with the exception of nominees for the Heart Of Gold Award & The Outstanding Contribution To The Community Award). No nominations are required for this category. Thank you. Sponsored by The Daxi Group Visit: www.thedaxigroup.com, Tel: 23 040 940 or e-mail: info@thedaxigroup.com

Business of the Year

What happens after I nominate a company? Once a business has been nominated & it is confirmed that they fit the criteria of the award they have been nominated for, the nomination & all other relevant information relating to that business will be given to our panel of business experts. Panel members are selected for their knowledge experience & expertise in dealing with a large variety of businesses in various fields. The panel of experts will then research all nominated companies in relation to their various award categories & each business will have a one to one interview on their premises with a member of the Business Awards Panel. Where possible, panel members will interview businesses they have little or no knowledge of to give an impartial view on each business & their eligibility for the award.

Meet The Panel Natalie Reed - Owner of The Daxi Group & Founder of the Daxi Business Awards Natalie has run various successful businesses both in the UK & Cyprus. She holds a HND in Business & Marketing & has worked in Senior Management positions for several blue chip companies in the UK. Natalie also owns Inspire Training Cyprus, creating bespoke training in Sales, Marketing & Customer Service for independent companies & various prestigious business schools including ‘The Cyprus International Institute Of Management’. “I work with many new & existing businesses & individuals. I am particularly interested in those nominees who had been persistent & overcome obstacles, red tape, aggressive competition & personal & financial challenges as well as those who have invested in the development of themselves & their staff”.

Nikitas Charalambous - Owner of Nikitas & Co Certified Accountants Nikitas has run his own accounting firm for the past 25 years & has a lot of experience with both local & offshore businesses. “I work with many businesses of varying sizes both here in Cyprus & internationally & am particularly interested in those nominees who have been persistent, innovative & profitable during what has been a very challenging few years for the Cyprus economy”.

Lefteris Adilinis - Editor-in-chief of the Cyprus Weekly and in-cyprus.com After ten years with the BBC World Service in London, Lefteris moved to Cyprus in 2001 and quickly established himself among the leading analysts on politics and economics. Having worked with various media organisations in Cyprus across the political spectrum, Lefteris has a reputation for balance and objectivity and is frequently consulted by the diplomatic and business community. He is currently Editor-In-Chief of the Cyprus Weekly, the island’s largest-selling English-language newspaper and its news portal in-cyprus.com. Previous positions include Editor-In-Chief of Cyprus National Daily Alithia, Political Editor of Politis newspaper and presenter-political correspondent for Sigma TV. While in London Lefteris co-founded the successful financial newsletter, Greece info. “I am looking forward to participating in the panel for the 4th Daxi Business Awards. I particularly value businesses that combine the drive for consistent growth with good people management practices”.

Maria Simou - Director of CC Law Services Maria has been working as a Director of CC Law services for the past six years. She has experience of dealing with a variety of businesses both locally & internationally. “I am very excited about being part of the panel for the 4th Daxi Business Awards, I personally am looking for businesses that have shown consistent growth & due diligence”.

Sarah Hordle - Partner at Island Homes Sarah has been in business in Cyprus for 10 years and is a Partner in Island Homes Estate Agents. Island Homes are double Daxi awards winners, once for Outstanding Achievement in 2011 and also for Employer of the Year in 2014. Sarah spent twelve years in corporate banking with both Lloyds and HSBC, responsible for lending to SME’s in the South East of England. Before moving to Cyprus she spent 6 years as European Operations Director for an American company in the IT sector. “I am delighted to be part of the panel once again and am looking to recognise innovation, tenacity, forward planning and sound staff management principles. It has been a very challenging period for most businesses in Cyprus but good Companies will be showing evidence of growth. I will also be keen to look at business start ups in the last 3 years”.

Steve SJD - Founder Of Eastern Cyprus Forum Steve has worked in various sectors of the IT industry for nearly 24 years. His Internet Consultancy business is now in its 19th year & has clients worldwide. Steve started the Forum over twelve years ago as a hobby to provide help & assistance for those buying or living in Cyprus. Now with over 16,000 members & over 12 million pages viewed every year it has developed into an invaluable resource for many. Newer projects such as NewsInCyprus and the CyprusJobCentre continue the same ethos and reach an even wider audience. “The Daxi awards recognise those in our community who work hard developing and operating businesses - often in challenging times. I have the utmost respect for those who persevere & develop successful enterprises and they deserve to be recognised at such a prestigous and established event.”

Duncan Morris - Serial Entrepreneur Duncan Morris has spent most of his working life in the Pharmaceutical Industry for over 30 years. Starting at the bottom he climbed the ladder and has managed several large Pharmaceutical Companies in the UK. In the last 10 years he moved out into the real world and has set up several successful Service Company Offerings with his long term partner Lynn Doogan. These Companies have offered a range of services to the Pharma Industry which include consultancy in strategic planning, new product launches and the building of Specialist Sales Teams in particular to launch new products. He is in the process of building a state of the art recording studio in Frenaros which will blend modern digital recording with old valve warmth. " I am particularly interested in businesses that run with passion and focus that ensure their differential advantage meets their customer needs, profitably."

REVIEWS - MUSIC - BOOKS - FILMS - OPINIONS

THE BFG The BFG is an animated film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison. The movie is an adaptation of a Roald Dahl novel. Steven Spielberg shed a lot of his anarchic magic over this heart touching story. This amazing combination of mystery, adventure and some unrecognised truth had awoken the inner child of the Director. The story of the adventurous Sofie takes us to the world of the giants. Sofie is an orphan who is kidnapped by a friendly big guy. It doesn’t take long before the giant becomes Sofie’s BFG (Big Friendly Giant). The mysterious creature catches and bottles dreams but as any heroic figure, our BFG has a huge problem. He is constantly bullied by the superior. BFG doesn’t find the courage to stand up for himself but he is going to learn a life changing lesson from his new friend Sofie. The innocence radiated from this brave girl enhances her power to influence everyone around her. The production is the first Walt Disney Picture project directed by Steven Spielberg. With all of the unique effects and touching story, the movie surprises us with a box office of 153$ million only, while its budget was around $140 million.

Shantaram Although released in the far away 2003, Shantaram still remains a memorable piece of art in the autobiography genre. The author is George David Roberts, who is a convicted Australian bank robber and heroin addict who escaped from Pentridge Prison and fled to India. The novel is already translated into 39 languages in more than 180 countries. Warner Bros were planning to adapt the novel into a film with Jonny Depp in the main role but many disputes and failed plans have lead the project to stop functioning. The first plans for the productions started in 2003 but with the unfavourable circumstances the project was promised attention in 2015. Rumours state that the adaptation is still in process, this time with Jonny Depp as a producer. The story of a man completely expelled from the community shows us the secrets behind many social, political and psychological human aspects. The journey of Roberts to

Bombay and his stay there show us the truth and mixture of feelings hidden behind the Indian ghetto’s poverty. The taste of adventures, revenge, suffering, fate and hope decorate every single page of the book. Words which would never be said nor understood in court, show the reality behind the criminal’s soul. The heart breaking complex philosophy combined with tough experience, shows how love can change the views of any person. Quotes form the book ‘’Sometimes the lion must roar, just to remind the horse of his fear!’’ ‘’Optimism is the first cousin of love and it’s exactly like love in 3 ways, it’s pushy, it has no real sense of humor and it turns up where you least expect it.’’ ‘’Justice is not the only way we punish those who do wrong. It is the way we try to save them’’ ‘’Prisons are the temples where devils learn to pray.’’ Written by Daniela Amura

Donkey Milk – The Hot New Health and Beauty Product Donkey milk is the milk given by the domesticated donkey. It has been used for hundreds of years for cosmetic purposes as well as infant nutrition. In the Roman era, donkey milk was recognised as a common remedy with health benefits, but it wasn’t until the Renaissance that the first real scientific consideration was given to donkey milk. Napoleon’s sister was also reported to have used Donkey milk for her skin’s health care. The donkey’s milk was sold until the twentieth century to feed orphaned infants and to cure delicate children, the sick and the elderly. For this reason in Italy, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland many donkeys are born on farms. Milk production from donkeys is very rare in Europe and the Americas. The reason for this is simple, this enterprise requires a farming know-how. Milking of the animal is done by hand six times a day, in the presence of their foal - otherwise, failure of milk! All this for about two litres of this precious dairy, against thirty per cow. Always known but forgotten for a while, donkey milk reappears as the star of cosmetics and promises great benefits and fantastic results. Donkey Milk (or asses's Milk) is the closest mammal milk to human milk in biochemical composition. It contains Cassein, Albumin, Fat, Salt and Water. It is very rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, D, C and E and its very high vitamin C content slows down the ageing process. Thanks to its rich composition, it is an excellent moisturiser which is very effective as an anti-age treatment. With it’s essential fatty acids it contains anti-ageing, regenerative and healing properties.

Psoriasis When a new patient comes in to see me I will ask them lots of questions. One question I ask is about any skin conditions. A common skin condition is psoriasis so I thought I would provide you with some basic information. Psoriasis is a non-contagious lifelong skin condition that appears as red or pink areas of thickened, raised, and scaling skin. Psoriasis commonly affects the skin of the elbows, knees and scalp. It has a variable course, periodically improving and worsening. It is not unusual for psoriasis to spontaneously clear for years and stay in remission and then return for no apparent reason. There are several different types of psoriasis, including psoriasis vulgaris (common type), guttate psoriasis (small, drop-like spots), inverse psoriasis (in the folds like of the underarms, navel, and buttocks) and pustular psoriasis (small pus-filled yellowish blisters). When the palms and the soles are involved, this is known as palmoplantar psoriasis. Psoriasis can be associated with joint problems in about 10%-35% of patients. The joint disease associated with psoriasis is referred to as psoriatic arthritis. Patients may have inflammation of any joints (arthritis), although the joints of the hands, knees and ankles tend to be most commonly affected. Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory, destructive form of arthritis and is treated with medications to stop the disease progression. A few facts about psoriasis • Psoriasis occurs when the immune system mistakes a normal skin cell for a pathogen (something that can harm the body like a bacteria or virus) and sends out faulty signals that cause over-production of new skin cells. • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. • Patients with psoriasis who are obese are predisposed to diabetes and heart disease. • A predisposition for psoriasis is considered inherited in your genes. • Psoriasis is not contagious. • Psoriasis gets better and worse spontaneously and can have periodic remissions (clear skin). • Psoriasis is controllable with medication. • Psoriasis is currently not curable but responds to environmental factors, such as stress, injury to the skin (cuts, scrapes, bug bites, severe sunburns), cold weather, allergies, infections, smoking and heavy alcohol consumption. So, do Osteopaths treat psoriasis? The simple answer is no, it is recommended that a patient see a dermatologist for a diagnosis and treatment plan. Osteopaths can however treat the side-effects especially in psoriatic arthritis. If you have any changes to the skin or are concerned that you may have psoriasis it is advised that you seek medical advice from a dermatologist who will be able to advise you further. THIS ARTICLE ‘PSORIASIS’ IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEE VIKKI WOOLLETT FOR AN INDIVIUAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN.

Written by Vikki Woollett BA (Hons), PGCE, BSc (Hons). Vikki Woollett runs VWs Osteopathy in Oroklini, Larnaca. To book an appointment please call 999 40 821 or visit www.cyprus-osteopathy.com

How to Transfer Data When Upgrading to a New Operating System Greetings ladies and gents, Michael here with this month’s gadget article. I hope that you’re all staying cool in the heat! I have something a little different for you this month after hearing from a Daxi reader. Just a quick shout out to Dave who actually inspired this month’s post. I hope that you’re upgrade went well and that you’re new operating system is on the right track. So, what was Dave’s question? Well, it’s actually one that I’ve been asked a couple of times now and I think that it’s something that many people will face at some point when considering upgrading their computers. Dave was wondering how he might be able to keep hold of the photos and information present within the internal hard drives of his computer, even though he needed to upgrade his operating system. The thing is, when you upgrade from an older system (XP for example), the operating system will be written over entirely. There are ways to store data but that can get a little too technical (it will involve partitioning a drive and labelling it for the new operating system) and if it isn’t done right, the files and documents might end up getting wiped anyway. So, here’s a safer option for those of you reluctant to upgrade through fear of losing your treasured memories and important documents. The first thing to do is to consider the amount of space that your files take up on your internal drive. Anything over 320mb and you might want to consider investing in an external hard drive, nothing too fancy just something for under €100 that offers a decent amount of space. Personally, I have used a 1TB hard drive and it’s served me well for six years now. Before upgrading, be sure to plug your new hard drive into one of your USB ports and put it somewhere that won’t get knocked especially if you have quite a collection of files, as they could take a couple of hours to transfer fully. Then, just transfer your documents from your internal hard drive to your new external one. It’s best to choose to copy them, rather than cut them just in case anything goes wrong with the transfer. With your files transferred, you will now have them stored securely on your external hard drive and you will now be able to upgrade your operating system without concern. What about those of you that might be locked out of your older operating systems, like those that are no longer supported (XP, for example)? Well, you could always purchase a SATA/ IDE to USB adaptor and transfer the data that way, if you want info on how to do this, drop me a quick email and I’ll let you know. I hope that this helps a few of you good folks - until next time, Michael. Article written by Michael of Web Copy Hub, michael@webcopyhub.com, www.WebCopyHub.com DAXI GADGET WRITER WANTED! Are you mad about technology and computers or gadgets? Would you like to share your passion with Daxi readers? If so we would love to hear from you. Please send us an email to : ceo@thedaxigroup.com.

Just for a Change - Boats! During August I enjoyed many swim sessions in the afternoon, just to cool off at Trinity Beach, Ayia Triada. One weekend I noticed a large Rib (Rigid-inflatable boat) coming out of the harbour. My first observation was that it looked quite new, closely followed by noticing that it had two Mercury 300hp engines. If I had to guess, I would have thought it could cost in excess of £100k, but my main thoughts were why would anyone need 600hp? Who could deny it has great poser value? Their finest moment was when all the 'commoners' were watching as they pushed the twin throttles forward and the boat moved like a bat out of Hell! How much does it cost in fuel to look that cool? Well, of course that depends on how much throttle you are using. More throttle equals more rpm. Typically, full power on those 300hp engines is around 6000 rpm but not everyone is going to want to do 70 knots so I guess 2/3rds throttle or 4000 rpm is the most you would want. Now here’s where it gets interesting! The fuel burn at that level is 34.25 litres x 2 = 68.5 litres per hour. That is going to cost €77! Okay if you can afford the boat maybe you have the money for the fuel. I quite like the idea of a small speedboat and I've looked at what would suit my needs and how much it may cost. A four seater capable of pulling a skier would need 75hp or more. The fuel burn for a four stroke 75hp at 2/3 throttle is 12.5 litres per hour, that’s just over €14. What You Need to Own a Boat You do not need a licence if the boat does less than 15 knots but anything faster will require a Cyprus boat licence. You will have to take a practical and written test. RYA is not recognised in Cyprus so you must have a Cyprus licence and a bill of sale must be completed by the seller using an MS20 form. The cost of registering the boat to the new owner is just over €34. This is usually paid by the previous owner to make sure it has been done. The boat must have a VHF radio and the licence must be current. The annual fee is €20. With boats capable of more than 15 knots, a safety inspection must be carried out on change of ownership. There is no less than 26 requirements to be met for the instructions to the owners of high speed small vessels laws 56(I) & 60(I) of 1992 and 60(I) of 1999 Regulations P.I. 121/99. If your boat passes the inspection, you will receive your circulation licence which is valid for 5 years. The fee for this depends on the length of the boat. Up to 6 metres is €51.26, up to 7 metres is €95.68 and this increases all the way to 15 metres which is €384.44. If you trailer a boat you must have a driving licence which covers pulling a trailer and you must include cover for a trailer with your vehicle insurance. The trailer itself has to be registered with its own log book. There is no legal requirement to have insurance for the boat but what if you had an accident at sea resulting in a third party being injured? Do your homework before buying a boat and understand all the legal requirements I have covered. There are lots of choices when it comes to buying a boat so try to get it right for all your requirements. Remember that old adage - act in haste repent at leisure! Acknowledgements: Many thanks to Wendy Mc Garry of MBS and the Marine Police at the Golden Coast for their assistance in this article.

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GET FEATURED IN OUR MOTORING SECTION Daxi readers and their car, motorcycle, boat or buggy will be featured here each month. Your vehicle need not be anything rare or expensive, just treasured by you, the owner. Send us an email to info@thedaxigroup.com with your name, telephone number and type of car/bike and why you want us to feature you and your vehicle. Entrants will be contacted by our Motoring Reporter Graham, to arrange to meet you and your vehicle.

Joe and his 2003 Mercedes Benz C200 Avantgarde Estate TECHNICAL: 4 cyl 2.0 litre DOHC. 163 bhp. Five speed automatic gearbox. Fuel consumption - 29 mpg combined. CO2 emission 232g/km. HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED THE CAR? 7 years. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE CAR? The build quality and the smoothness of the ride. There is good load space when the seats are folded down so you can move some large items. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1963 Mini Cooper S. DO YOU OWN ANY OTHER VEHICLES? No. WHAT CAR DO YOU ADMIRE THE MOST? A 1980's Audi Quattro.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL World Cup Qualifying Matches 06 Oct - Republic of Ireland v Georgia, Austria v Wales 07 Oct - Greece v Cyprus 08 Oct - England v Malta, Northern Ireland v San Marino, Scotland v Lithuania 10 Oct - Cyprus v Bosnia/Herzegovena, Estonia v Greece 11 Oct - Slovenia v England DOMESTIC FOOTBALL Due to the above international fixtures there will be no Premiership or Championship matches on the week commencing 8th October. FA Cup 3rd Qualifying round - 1st October FA Cup 4th Qualifying round - 15th October Football League Cup 3rd Round - week commencing 24th October INTERNATIONAL CLUB FOOTBALL Champions’ League - Group stage match day 3 - 18/19 October Europa League – Group stage match day 3 - 20 October FORMULA ONE Lewis Hamilton’s ups and downs continue but he maintains his push for this season’s drivers’ championship. How will he do in October’s four races? 02 Oct – Malaysia, 09 Oct – Japan, 23 Oct – United States and 30 Oct – Mexico. CRICKET One day internationals - Bangladesh v England, 7th, 9th and 12th October 1st Test match - Bangladesh v England, 20th October 2nd Test match - Bangladesh v England, 28th October RUGBY LEAGUE Four nations tournament fixtures 28 Oct - Australia v Scotland, (Lightstream Stadium, Hull) 29 Oct - England v New Zealand (John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield) GOLF PGA European tour matches 06 – 09 Oct, St Andrews, Scotland,13 – 16 Oct, The Grove, Herts, England 20-23 Oct, Vilamoura, Portugal DARTS Unibet World Grand Prix, 02 – 08 Oct, Dublin, (on Sky Sports) Unibet European Championship, 28 - 30 Oct, Belgium (on ITV Sport) SNOOKER European Masters, 03 – 09 Oct, Romania English Open,10 – 16 Oct, Manchester International Championship, 23 – 30 Oct, China 48

THE LATEST SPORTS AND EVENTS NEWS

LOCAL SPORTS - CYPRUS RALLY Is it really a year since I reported on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rally? Well, here it is again but it very much looks that from the early signs our local readers will have to travel a little further afield in order to see any of the action this year. Whereas the ceremonial start and finish last year took place at Finikoudes on the Larnaca sea front, this year it will start on Limassolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promenade on 7th October and end at the same venue. Also, I can find no mention of the local stages at Klavdia and Kellia which were included last year. The event is now in its 45th year, as in recent years not only will it be the closing event in the European Rally Championship but points won will also count towards the Middle Eastern Rally championship for those also involved in that event. The HQ for the event will be in Nicosia which will also host a special street stage taking which includes part of the UN green line which runs through the city. From the websites I have looked at, it would appear that with less than a month to go, details of stages have not yet been published. So if you are interested in attending the event I would suggest you keep an eye on this website: www.cyprusrally.com.cy If you have any suggestions or are involved with a sport you would like to see featured, please e-mail me at barrettdg@yahoo.co.uk Written by Daxi Sports Writer: Doug Barrett

If you can’t stand the heat... ..get out of the kitchen! Well, I dare say it hasn’t had too much attention these past few months. However Christmas is approaching (!) and it might just need some sorting out and a few low cost quick fixes. If you have a small kitchen, storage is definitely the major problem. This means – wait for it – having a major ‘minimalizing’ session and getting rid of stuff. Unless you have someone to build cupboards to the ceiling to store all that stuff you don’t use/hardly use/have never used, be brave, ditch it and see how much cupboard and worktop space magically materialises. Overflow can’t-do-without stuff can go into those nice Ikea boxes on top of the wall units. Add shelves if there’s room, and maybe hang your (best) saucepans beneath them. A kitchen trolley would be useful here – a sort of moveable multifunction island if you can park it elsewhere. What can be done about boring or outdated doors? If they’re laminate, they’re probably best sprayed professionally but painting wood doors with chalk paint is a great idea – and much more fun. Before you get too excited, best check whether the cabinet side panels and various support panels have to match or be painted too; it might turn into a bigger job than you thought (we did say quick fixes). Of course, you could just paint some of the units, replace all the handles - with the ones you wished you had chosen the first time around - and you could still achieve a totally different look. Also, replacing all the white, or more likely, yellowing electrical sockets with chrome or stainless steel is a magic little touch. Removing tiles is not a low cost quick fix, but you could over-tile if you really hate them. Another option if you have plain tiles is to over-tile the hob splashback area only; it’s usually the focal point of the kitchen. If the ranges available locally don’t appeal to you, now’s the chance to think outside the box and use sheets of mosaics (or make your own design) – or even use large format décor tiles. Who says they have to go in the bathroom? Still lacking pizazz? Paint the walls a dramatic colour. It’s amazing how changing the background is sometimes all it takes to bring about a completely different perspective on things. Happy cooking. Kindly Written by Corinne Twining - Interior Designer. For more information on this or to find out more about the interior design services Corinne offers, call: 99326883 or visit www.livingspaces.eu 50

Tomatoes

Compost Corner

Mr Andreas Loutsios from Agia Napa has been having a few Two little girls, Ellie and Anna Marshall from Xylafagou came problems with his tomatoes, they get a condition that to see me with a challenge. They explained that they had a resembles a black bottom! When you see black or dark rotting plant in their garden that had grown in a corner all on its own spots on the bottom of your tomatoes, it’s called bottom end and that it had small leaves with sharp thorns. The most rot. This problem is caused by a calcium deficiency which can interesting thing about it was that it had a beautiful white be solved in a few ways. It can also happen to melons, peppers and egg plants. Unfortunately by the time you have flower which smelt very nice but only opened at night time but seen the black bottom the damage has been done, however the next day it was gone. They thought they might have found by making a few changes you will not lose the whole crop. a new species so we did some research and identified it as One of the main causes of this problem is adverse growing botanical name: Epiphyllum Crenatum, family name: cactus, conditions rather than the usual issues, i.e. pests or disease, common name: Orchid Cactus ‘Queen of the Night’. a lack of soil moisture or a calcium deficiency. Plants that are Unfortunately, Ellie and Anna you were not the first to potted in grow bags or in potting compost get all of the discover this beauty, it was found in 1838 in Central America nutrients they need from the soil. The issues to watch for in and exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden in this case are root space and irregular watering. There is nothing that can be done to save the fruits that already have 1844 and won a medal for a new introduction. bottom end rot but you can save the rest of the crop by keeping the soil constantly moist during the growing season, water two to three times a day in hot weather and you might I will always think of this plant have to apply a liquid fertilizer but only to wet soil. now as the Ellie and Anna Flora, thank you girls. Ginny x

Thanks to Ginny Malloy of the Potting Shed for supplying us with this information. In addition to supplying plants, succulents & cacti, they also deliver fresh bouquets of flowers around the Famagusta region. Tel: 96532138. Visit: www.agapanthusflowershop.com. If you have any gardening related questions, please e-mail your requests to: info@daximagazine.com.

Market Update 2016 Well, the green shoots of recovery are DEFINITELY appearing! The property market in Cyprus is finally on the mend with sales Island wide predicted to hit over 6000 units in 2016. Sales have not been as robust since 2012 but the convergence of low prices, improved property laws and a favourable exchange rate are working in our favour. It remains a buyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market with a great deal of stock available on both new and resale property but prices have levelled out and are not predicted to drop further still. Cyprus wide property sales are up 30% for the first 8 months of the year so let us look at sales in your regions:

Larnaca

Sales in Larnaca have performed just slightly below the national average but are up a very respectable 28% year on year. Sales to non-Cypriots are up 15% and to local buyers 32%. This is a sure sign that Cypriots are taking the opportunity to buy now while prices are good. We understand from our colleagues in Larnaca that there is an upsurge in interest particularly from Lebanese, Russian and Middle-Eastern clients.

Famagusta

Famagusta has performed slightly above the national average with sales increasing a healthy 32% year on year. Sales to non-Cypriots are currently 3% down on last year from 66 transactions to 64 but the domestic market is up a massive 51% for the first 8 months of the year. It is interesting that our experience is that there have been a lot more foreigners paying deposits this year and we believe that the figures will even out over the coming months.

A buoyant property market is vital for the recovery of the economy and we are delighted with results so far this year. Property sales impact on every kind of local business from furniture suppliers, to restaurants, to service providers and they bring a welcome influx of cash to the regions. Long may it continue! Thanks to Island Homes for contributing this article. To find out more about island Homes call: (+357) 23 811870. Email: info@islandhomescyprus.com or sarah@islandhomescyprus.com. Visit: www.islandhomescyprus.com or see advert opposite.

Communal Property Advice 2 While there are many benefits to owning a property in a communal building, development or resort, there are also additional concerns. Your fellow owners and neighbours become part of your investment, almost as if they were indirect partners. They can negatively affect your investment as much as a bad business partner can affect a business.

Step 4: Know your rights and obligations The management committee are the elected representatives for the property owners and are responsible for millions of Euros of property investment. You should study in detail the regulations and make use of your rights. Also make use of local resources and communal property experts for advice.

This is why it’s essential when purchasing property with communal facilities that you properly understand the unique aspects relating to communal property ownership.

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4 Steps to Increasing Communal Fee Income

This article is how to increase payments into the communal fund. Dealing with hardened debtors will be covered in a later article. Owners’ not paying their communal fees in full or on time is a problem most communal buildings face. While there are certain circumstances when the chances of collection are low, most get away with not paying, simply because of a lack of appropriate action to get that debt. Step 1: Remove Excuses Owners trying to avoid paying their communal fees will generally look for some kind of justification to explain their actions, both to themselves and others. Removing these excuses makes it harder for them to find this justification. The most common excuses are: lack of accounts transparency, no committee or improperly elected committee, no recent AGM in the last 12 months, low levels of site maintenance and lack of knowledge of their obligations. Step 2: Provide 100% Transparency Related to step 1 but vitally important, it’s essential to make all aspects of the communal operations fully visible to owners. Include accurate and clear monthly income & expense reports, records of the AGM & committee meetings, breakdown of fee calculations etc. There are many free online passwords secured file storage solutions available to help distribute these documents to owners. Step 3: Provide Consistency Even the strongest structure can be overcome by constant, well placed and steadily increasing pressure. Always chase overdue payments as soon as they become overdue. Have a set chase schedule and elevation procedure and stick to it. Every contact should provide a slightly higher level of pressure than the last and never allow long periods of no contact with owners in arrears. It takes time and effort; so expect to make 20-60 contacts (phone calls, emails, visits etc.) per debtor to obtain a payment.

A high resolution, indexed copy of the Property Regulations can be downloaded for a limited time at: www.Download-IPA.com for FREE (Normal price €19.95). Looking for FREE expert advice on the many aspects of Communal Property Ownership: Call 00357 24 400 230 or email info@CPMcyprus.com to organise a FREE consultation in person or by phone.

Chocolate Fondant (or Molten Lava Cake) with Vanilla Ice-Cream This has to be one of my favourite desserts. It’s very popular in a lot of restaurants and surprisingly very easy to make at home. I just love the divine melting texture with that sublime liquid centre. It was supposedly invented by a French chef who was making chocolate cake but took it out too early and discovered it was still soft and gooey on the inside. It tasted delicious so he decided to serve it as it was, but just renamed it. It was made popular in the States by an American chef. Personally, I don’t care who thought of it, I’M JUST HAPPY THEY DID! INGREDIENTS (should make about 10) 50 gms of melted butter for brushing ramekins Cocoa powder for dusting ramekins 200 gms of dark chocolate cut small (or just bash it until you get small pieces) 200 gms of butter, cut small 200 gms of caster sugar 200 gms of sifted plain flour 4 eggs plus 4 yolks METHOD • Firstly, we need to pre heat the oven to about 290F and get our moulds ready (ramekins). • Using the 50 gms of melted butter and a brush, brush all around the ramekins and put them in the fridge to firm up for about 5 mins. • Brush them again and dust with the cocoa powder. Place a spoon of cocoa powder in each ramekin and make sure it is completely coated, then put the extra powder into a bowl so that you can use it again. • Put a pan of water on the heat and another bowl on top of the pan, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. • When the water is boiling, turn the heat down to simmer and place your chocolate and butter inside. Stir every now and again until all of the ingredients are melted and combined together. • Take off the heat and leave to cool for about 10 mins. • While it is cooling, place your eggs and caster sugar into another bowl. Whisk together by hand or using an electric mixer, whisk until you get a nice runny paste. Slowly whisk in your chocolate mixture then the sifted flour. • Fill up your ramekins and place them on a tray in the oven for 15 mins max (I took mine out at 13 1/2 mins). Leave to cool for a few mins - not too long because when the fondants are warm they taste better. Then serve. • I serve mine with vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce, HEAVEN.

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QROPS - Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes Since their launch in 2006, the popularity of QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes), an HMRC - recognised overseas pension, continues to grow amongst expatriates and individuals considering a move overseas. Demand for QROPS has experienced continuous annual growth which looks set to continue throughout 2016/17 as the market continues to mature and more people become aware of their considerable benefits. Due to the ever changing exchange rate and recent Brexit concerns, many clients and acquaintances both in Cyprus and across the region ask in what currency they should have their pension paid to them. The people based in the Eurozone and holding a UK pension scheme will have witnessed a roller coaster ride over the past 10 years. The rule of thumb for any financial advice is to have retirement income paid out, in the currency expenditure is expected to be paid in. The majority of an individual’s expenditure will be in the currency of their country of residence. This means receiving an income in Sterling which then has to be converted to the Euro for example - this provides a huge risk with currency fluctuations making it very hard to plan from month to month. Using simple figures of a person receiving a pension scheme of £10,000 and its conversion to Euro’s can illustrate this point when using an example (assuming no inflationary increase in the pension scheme)

June 20th 2005

£10,000 x 1.50 = €15,000

December 29th 2008

£10,000 x 1.02 = €10,200

July 24th 2012

£10,000 x 1.29 = €12,900

March 11th 2013

£10,000 x 1.15 = €11,500

March 11th 2015

£10,000 x 1.42 = €14,200

Using a QROPS to transfer Sterling denominated pensions then utilising Euro denominated assets to pay out an income in Euro’s could help prevent such large fluctuations in income. This can also protect against a permanent depreciation of a currency’s value and make for a happier retirement.

If you have more questions, please contact Brian & the Woodbrook team Email: officecyprus@woodbrookgroup.com Tel: +357 25272820

Daxi Magazine welcomes our new writer Brian Swanson. Brian is a Country Manager in Cyprus for Woodbrook Group. Woodbrook Group is an international firm of financial advisors who are independent as they are not owned by any financial institution or life insurance company. Brian has kindly offered to share his impartial advice about personal finances to help our readers understand the best ways to manage their money whilst living here in Cyprus.

Halloween Fun! October is a funny month in Cyprus, the change from summer to winter happens almost overnight as the summer season ends and everyone starts to wind down for the winter. For the last few years we have marked the change with a get together and although we don’t NEED a theme, the end of October provides us with a great one. Halloween is now an official event in our family calendar, despite the fact I’d never actually been to a Halloween party until 2010, for us it’s now something to be celebrated along with Christmas and Easter. I love Halloween, it’s a chance to decorate, dress up and eat far too many sweets - what's not to enjoy? I enjoy planning treats for the boys, so last year we invited a couple of friends over for a mini Halloween party. It was held a day early on the 30th as we were going to be working over the whole weekend, so it meant that the fun began for the boys as soon as they finished school. Leo was very excited about it, although I was probably more excited than I should have been! As always, for me the part I actually enjoy the most is the lead up to the event, so I loved Friday morning decorating and preparing some spooky food and treats. I presented them with a scavenger hunt when they got home. On a piece of orange paper (keeping it to the colour scheme!) I quickly jotted down a list of things to find among the decorations; a hanging bat, 6 pumpkin faces, 2 glowing skeletons, 6 spiders and so on. Surprising, it was a really big hit and kept them both happy and working together for ages. With the spooky music playing in the background (got to love a YouTube playlist!) and the food laid out, we all started to eat when everyone arrived. We played a couple of games, Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin and a favourite from last year Hanging Doughnuts, which as it turns out is ridiculously difficult! Of course the main event for the kids was the Trick or Treating which I had planned in advance with a few of the neighbours. I love the low key way we can do this here in Cyprus and living in a small apartment complex, we all trooped out to see what goodies we could find. I had given each of them a Halloween bag, with some themed worksheets inside, colouring pages, Wordsearch, a maze and word puzzles found on the internet. This kept them busy while they all sat and did them together amidst a pile of empty sweet wrappers! Despite the huge amount of sugar they must have consumed, the excitement wore them all out and my boys were in bed almost as soon as everyone had left. It’s almost time to think about what we will get up to this year! Emma Martin writes an online blog ‘A matter of choice’ about random thoughts & views of an expat Mum in Cyprus & is the founder of the Famagusta Parents Network. To read more visit: www.emsyjo.blogspot.com.

Pets of the Month

Rascal is a Cyprus poodle cross terrier. He was born approximately in late 2014. It seems that when Rascal was picked up he had been very neglected. His coat was so badly matted and he had to be completely clipped. Whether that was because he had been living on the streets for some time or because he had a very uncaring owner we do not know. Rascal is full of energy & likes to be with people. We would not recommend a home with very small children as he can be quite over excitable. A calm and quiet home with time to show him love and to play with him would be perfect. He will need basic training but this boy is a very quick learner. Although he is okay with other dogs he can be dominant because he has only just been neutered and has not quite grasped that he does not need to prove he is the ‘man’ about town! Rascal is definitely not a cat lover because he enjoys chasing them. He is quite a character and well liked amongst the volunteers at Argos. What he really needs is a home. Oshie is a cute male puppy. He is a mix breed with very soft semi long coat and is fully vaccinated. Oshie is so very active, plays all the time, is adventurous and curious of new things. Oshie and his sister were saved from being euthanised. They both need a chance of a new life. Please do not let him grow old in the shelter. He needs a loving home.

Animal World Day – 4th October

Since 1931 it’s been the mission to raise the status of animals rights in order to improve the welfare standards around the globe. How far have we come? Has the situation of neglected, stray animals and their rights improved during these 85 years? Maybe a fraction of what would have been expected of an 85-year struggle. Now I’m going to share the piece I wrote a few years ago, especially for this day. Some of you may have read it before and some of you will be reading it for the first time. Please note that this was not written with the intention of offending anyone. WHEN GOD CREATED EARTH HE FIRST MADE THE HILLS, THE TREES, THE GRASS, THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS, THE STREAMS, THE RIVERS, THE MOUNTAINS, THE SEA, THE SUN THE RAIN, THE FISH, THE BIRDS, ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL - THE ANIMALS! AND ON THE 6TH DAY HE LOOKED BACK UPON HIS WORK AND SMILED TO HIMSELF, EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT, EXCEPT FOR ONE THING. HE HAD FORGOTTEN TO GIVE THE ANIMALS A VOICE! SO LASTLY AND ALTHOUGH DOUBTFUL HE CREATED MAN. "OH WELL, WHAT THE HECK" HE THOUGHT TO HIMSELF, WHO'S GOING TO NOTICE IF HE MADE ONE IMPERFECTION AMONGST SO MUCH PERFECTION!

Gina is the Veterinary Nurse at Saint Modesto’s Animal Hotel & Veterinary Clinic in Deryneia. Tel: 23824321. Ask Gina Write in with your pet related questions to Gina our resident Veterinary Nurse. Send your questions to: info@thedaxigroup.com 66

Both are neutered and vaccinated. Rascal & Oshie can be seen at Argos shelter in Ormedhia. Open 7 days a week. Visiting times 11am to 3.30pm.

Rascal

Oshie

For more information on Rascal & Oshie please phone 99853470. We have more dogs and cats looking for homes on Argos webpage www.argossanctuary.com and also on Facebook: Argos Animal Sanctuary

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