Daxi Magazine, November 2016, Volume 7, Issue 7

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Volume 7 - Issue 7 November 2016

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Hi Everyone, Doesn't time fly? It's November already, the nights are drawing in and the hustle and bustle of the tourists areas is now replaced by nothing more than the passing of the odd tumbleweed!

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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 New Murder Mystery From Paralimni Author ‘Eating Chocolate Jesus’ by Clive Gardner is a murder mystery set against a paranormal background. The story revolves around macabre ritualistic murders that take place at the ruin of St. Luke’s Church beside the mystical Moon on the Water Lake. Paperback editions of the novel are available from the DAXI office in Pernera, costing €9-99 each. They can also be obtained from the author himself by emailing cyprussongs@gmail.co The book would make an ideal stocking filler, if you are looking for ideas for Christmas presents.

Clive Gardner writes for English language newspapers and magazines on the island. He was the founder and chair of East Cyprus Writers in 2013.

Written by Clive Gardener

The Eastern Cyprus Ladies Social Evening at The Polyxenia Isaac The Eastern Cyprus Ladies fundraising year came to a fantastic finale on 23rd September 2016 with the groups yearly grand social evening at The Polyxenia Isaac. Pernera. There was no particular theme this year, just an invitation to all who came to have a fun night & raise money for the Ladies two charities, P.A.S.Y.K.A.F. & The BOC Oncology Centre Nicosia. A huge ‘Thank You’ goes to Mr. Marcus & his staff who provided a delicious buffet with plenty for everyone. Martin Costa provided the entertainment for the evening & lots of dancing accompanied his singing. This year the evening had several sponsors whom E.C.L. would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to Mojito's, Genesis Real Estate, Holiday Rentals Cyprus, Fedilia (Christine & Tony), FSB Properties, Joseph (via Martin Costa), Mrs Ann Laurie, Geoff & Tricia Drake & a donation that was received from an anonymous donor.

Raffle tickets sold very well and raised €1,452, which included €164 raised at Xenion School Paralimni. Tickets were bought in memory of staff member & E.C.L. member Linda Lincoln & her husband Kenny Lincoln who died in a tragic accident earlier this year. Thanks go to Tony & Carol Willis & Sandra Reynolds for all their hard work selling all the tickets. ‘Memory Balloons’ were sent flying during the evening with messages of love & remembrance to lost loved ones. The balloons raised €282. The evening raised €3,492-00 which has been added to monies raised & donations collected throughout 2016.

The Eastern Cyprus Ladies want to say a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to everyone who has helped throughout 2016 in raising an overall amount of €9,384. This will be split between the two charities. €380. has already been promised to P.A.S.Y.K.A.F. to buy new tyres for their mini bus that provides transport for patients of the Oncology Centre. Their €4,500. share will buy equipment throughout the coming months. E.C.L. are in communications with the Oncology Centre to ascertain what equipment they would like E.C.L to buy with their €4,500-00 share. We will update everyone when the monies are presented to The Oncology Centre & what equipment has been bought for P.A.S.Y.K.A.F. Written by Ruth Howell 6

Ayios Nikolaos Golf Club Charity Update - New Equipment purchased for KEPA Our Lady Captain, Linda Gore and Vice-Captain Sue Fitzpatrick visited KEPA to have a look at the new equipment purchased with the donations from our fund raising events at Ayios Nikolaos Golf Club.

Chrystalla, the Manager at KEPA, was able to purchase the following: electric bed, mattress, bedside table and bed table. They are very pleased with the new equipment which will help with the continuous support for their community and the comfort of the residents.

Ayios Nikolaos Golf Club continues to raise funds for charity, with €1306.26 collected so far, for the Motor Neuron Disease.

Linda Gore, Lady Captain

Congratulations to...

The 6th of October was a double celebration for Sandra and Alan Peaker. It was their 10th Wedding Anniversary (although they have been together for 23 years) and Sandra’s 65th Birthday. They had their party in The Malos Cafe Bar In Avgorou 2 days before on the 4th October.

The party began with an exchange of feelings in their own style by singing love songs to each other. They then went on to celebrate Sandra’s 65th Birthday with the help of Michelle Vizz and Clyde Ward for entertainment.

A second party on the day itself, 6th October, was held at Blueberries Restaurant in Ayia Napa and a 3rd smaller party took place a day after on the 7th October in Steens Bar and Grill. It was a great party week!

The party idea came from everything that both Alan and Sandra had gone through this year with Alan suffering from cancer and fighting back to health after his major operation. They found a new appreciation for life & wanted to celebrate it.

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Public Holidays 25th December 2016 (Sun) - Christmas Day 26th December 2016 (Mon) - Boxing Day 1st January 2017 (Sun) - New Year's Day 6th January 2017 (Fri) - Epiphany 27th February 2017 (Mon) - Orthodox Ash Monday 25th March 2017 (Sat) - Greek Independence Day 1 April 2017 (Sat) - National Day 14 April 2017 (Fri) - Orthodox Good Friday 17 April 2017 (Mon) - Orthodox Easter Monday

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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 An Evening Festival at Ora Thanks to the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, we were given free transport to the little village of Ora to visit its festival. Two coaches were laid on to take anybody who booked in advance from the Larnaca district to the festival at Ora. This was organised by the Rural Women of Larnaca District who hold a festival in a different village each year and this was the 13th Festival of Tradition and Culture.

The Festival encroached over the entire village and there were many stalls selling all sorts of food and drink. The stallholders were very generous and handed out samples to everyone. Plates of trahanas, halloumi cheese and some of the best sheftalia I have ever tasted were handed out free of charge, they were absolutely delicious, a real find!

Lively music gave the evening a wonderful atmosphere and of course there was the aroma of souvlaki, again tempting us to stop and eat! Many local villages were represented and they were selling their wares, as well as local foodstuffs and crafts. There was some interesting workshops and demonstrations which was extremely interesting, for instance, watching people make pasta by hand and then being able to eat some - delicious!

Villagers were dressed in National dress and the children entertained us all with their brilliant dancing. Everybody had a great time and it certainly showcased the little village of Ora well. I certainly would visit it again to explore it more thoroughly. It had been a journey of flavours and experiences, a wonderful evening out!

Helen Barrett, Larnaca Community Writer

Cyprus Friends Recently, I went along and listened to a talk arranged by the U3A Larnaca, which highlighted the work undertaken by Cyprus Friends. The talk was given by Cynthia and Joe Sweeney who have set up this much-needed group. Cyprus Friends was formed in April 2016 and has been operating on a trial period. It is aimed at Dementia Sufferers and their carers in the Larnaca area.

The intention is to offer helpful and safe relief for people who are in the early stages of Alzheimers and Parkinson’s Disease. Based upon responses from these patients, the input they give is very much appreciated and sessions will be held fortnightly from now on. The sessions take place at the Terra Santa Rest Home in Larnaca (next to the RC church) every second Wednesday, commencing at 9.30 a.m. for two hours. Every patient and carer is welcome to attend and there are no costs to attend until at least April next year. Patients suffering from MS can be catered for, as long as their carer is also present.

Wheelchair access is available at the front of the premises and soft drinks and refreshments are provided free of charge.

Cyprus Friends is international in membership and Greek and English are their main languages. During the talk we found out that there is not much help available to people who have Alzheimers or Dementia in the way of stimulation and company. Patients do receive good care from a health perspective but there is very little they can do to pass their time.

For instance, having a sing-song with the appropriate choice of music, can evoke memories of days gone by amongst the group. The reaction on hearing favourite tunes from the past can be quite amazing, making a real difference to the well-being of the patients. Also, taking the time and the trouble to find out what the patient did in their careers, or their family lives can be a talking point from which to start a conversation. This will often inspire a whole range of subjects which people want to pursue, a valuable time for the family and friends of those with dementia.

Cynthia and Joe explained the many difficulties and problems associated with caring for loved ones with dementia, and how here in Cyprus, the knowledge of how to cope with them in homes is getting better, but still has a long way to go.

Cyprus Friends are looking for volunteers to join them at Terra Santa, even for a few hours a week to just chat with the patients, or look at photos, join in the singing, etc. If you feel you could give up a little of your time to help Cyprus Friends, it would be much appreciated. It is a happy group of people and everybody supports each other.

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Try T’ai Chi Have you ever tried T’ai Chi? If not, then how about giving it a try? It is a wonderful thing to do, combining gentle exercise with mind-calming and it also goes a long way to relax you! As a result of that, it is sometimes called ‘Meditation in Movement’.

I recently listened to a talk given by Boz Odusanya at Oroklini Town Hall and learned more about this ancient art. Boz explained the different methods of T’ai Chi and the history around it. He also outlined the benefits of T’ai Chi and how it can be a calming influence. It can be done alone or in groups and Boz is keen to introduce Larnaca to this ancient art.

He answered the various questions put to him by members of the audience and he urged us to consider giving T’ai Chi a try. The style of Tai Chi Boz does is 'Guarding The Three Treasures Tai Chi'.

He has since started classes at The Body and Soul Space at Stasikratous 0, Larnaca on Mondays and Wednesdays 18.30 - 19.30.

For more information, please contact Boz on: 96814041 or on www.facebook.com/taijiBoz Written by Helen Barrett

Oroklini Community Choir Oroklini has a new community choir! Rehearsals take place every Wednesday morning at 10.00 a.m. at Oroklini Council Offices.

Claire Saul, who is the leader of the new choir, is an accomplished musician and singer and has led other choirs both in the UK and here in Cyprus. “Singing is such a great thing to do” she says. “Not only is it a social event where people can meet and sing together, but it has great benefits for your health - something which has been proven recently. What’s not to like!” Claire told me recently.

The choir rehearse each Wednesday for two hours and it costs just 2 Euros to cover expenses. There is tea, coffee and biscuits available for members too. No audition is required (being able to read music is not a necessity) - so come along and give it a try! Everyone is welcome.

The choir’s first concert will be held in the Council Office’s Theatre on Saturday 3rd December at 8.00 p.m.

The programme will be varied, including a local dance school and other solo performances. Tickets are also numbered for use in the raffle - proceeds will go to the Blind School, Nicosia.

For more information phone Claire Saul on 99935637 or email: claire40music@gmail.com Written by Helen Barrett

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FAMAGUSTA

U P C OMIN G E V E NTS LARNACA Event: Royal British Legion, Larnaca - Laying of Crosses Where: Dhekalia Military Cemetery Date & Time: 13th November at 8.30 a.m.

Cost: No charge Info: If anyone would like to lay a cross or wreath at the Dhekalia Military Cemetery, Go along no later than 8.30 a.m.

Contact: Keith on 96543280 for more details.

Event: Book Sale – Thousands of Books!

Where: St. Helena's Church, Larnaca Date & Time: 30th November (Wednesday) at 10.00 – 1.00.

Cost: Free of Charge Info: Thousands of second-hand books on sale from 50 cents each. Coffee will be served too.

Contact: 96 273476 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: Fun Quiz Where: St. Helena's Church, Larnaca.

Date & Time: 9th November, Wednesday at 7.00 p.m.

Cost: 2 euros per person Info: A fun general quiz held at St. Helena's to raise funds for the Church and the charities it supports. Come with a friend, or just come on your own – you can join a team on the night.

You will be most welcome!

Pizza and drinks available at the event.

Contact: 99450861 for more information.

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: 24654322 Event: Larnaca Guided Walk – Larnaca Past and Present 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.

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Event: The Eastern Cyprus Daxi Business Awards 2016 Where: The Zappeion Palace Reception Hall in Deryneia.

Date & Time: Saturday 4th of February 2017. Doors Open at 6:00pm. Banquet Dinner Served at 7:30pm. Awards Ceremony 9:00pm. Live Entertainment with Yuri at 11:15pm Followed by Disco with DJ Pete.

Cost: €45 including banquet dinner, unlimited local beers & wines, as well as soft drinks, coffee, tea & water. Spirits can be purchased separately at the bar.

Info: The dress code is Strictly Formal (No Jeans, T-Shirts or Trainers). Men: Suit, Tuxedo or Trousers, Shirt & Tie. Ladies: Evening Wear or Cocktail Dress.

ALL ENTRANTS MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 16 Event: Christmas Market Where: Ayia Thekla Market Date & Time: Saturday 12th November 11am Cost: Free Info: Hot Turkey sandwiches, lots of Christmas stalls and hot mulled wine.

Please note event times, dates and locations may be subject to change but are correct at the time of print.

1st November - World Vegan Day 2nd November - Stress Awareness Day 5th November - Bonfire Night 5th November - World Tsunami Awareness Day 10th November - World Science Day for Peace and Development 11th November - Armistice Day (also Remembrance Day) 12th November - World Pneumonia Day 13th November - World Kindness Day 14th November - World Diabetes Day 18th November - Mickey Mouse day 19th November - World Toilet Day 19th November - Citizens Day 21st November - National television Day 21st November - World Hello Day

Send in your community events to: info@thedaxigroup.com by 18th of the month for inclusion in the following months magazine.

Charity and community events only.

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Themed Crossword

Across 1. Light meal (5) 4. Platter (5) 7. Sweetened red wine with orange or lemon juice with soda water (7) 8. Small vegetable (3) 9. Variety of peach with smooth skin (9) 10. Meat from a mature domestic sheep (6) 11. Cooks over a metal framework (6) 15. Soaked in various mixtures of spices and seasonings (9) 17. Consume (3) 18. Gourmet (7) 19. Fruit of genus Malus (5) 20. Plant with edible leaves and pungent taste (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 November.

A €25 voucher for Deja Vu, Deryneia OR A €25 voucher towards a meal at Lithos Bar & Grill, Oroklini Last Month’s Answer - Switchback Last Month’s Winner - Andy Cherry Please contact us on 23 040 940 to claim your prize.

Prize must be claimed before 15th November.

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.

all empty cells with numbers from 1-9, so that they only Sudoku Filleverinappear once in each row, column and 3x3 block.

Down 1. Eating utensil (5) 2. Downy fruit resembling a small peach (7) 3. Herb grown for its edible flattened seeds (6) 4. Food processed in a blender (5) 5. Religious meal (5) 6. Oblong cream puffs (7) 10. Amber dessert wine (7) 12. Salad green (7) 13. Game bird (6) 14. Infuse (5) 15. Cereal crop (5) 16. Cuts into cubes (5)

1. Snooker is played with balls of yellow, green, blue, white, black, pink, brown and which other colour?

2. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), first identified in willow bark by Hippocrates c.400BC, is better known as what?

3. Wedding plans were announced in 2014 for a 26 year-old Illinois woman and which 80 year old incarcerated mass murderer? (1st letter 1st name) 4. Which famous Portuguese single-named footballer and top scorer of the 1966 World Cup died in 2014?

5. The expression 'Book him Dano' (urging action/reprimand) originated 1960-80s in what TV series? (1st letter 1st word) 6. Which corporation is official timekeeper for the 2016 Olympic Games (and all Olympics since 1932)?

7. What is the popular Tex-Mex and Mexican dish known in Spanish as 'frijoles refritos'? (1st letter 1st word) 8. Modern Olympic 'gold' medals are predominantly made from what?

9. From the Greek god of love what term refers to a part of the human body that is especially responsive to touch/stimulation?

10. Name the Swiss football administrator who served as the eighth president of FIFA from 1998 to 2015 and was banned from office after an ethics investigation? (1st letter 1st name)

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Larnaca - KJY578, Famagusta - BAT160

Any competition requiring a text to answer should include the FULL name of the person entering otherwise it will be made void & your entry will not be included in the prize draw.

If your name appears here as a winner, please call us on 230 040 940 to claim your prize.

Claims must be made before 15th November.

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Chop Sticks - Sandra Sowden Blueberries - Carolyn White

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The Pursuit of Happiness Has anyone watched the film featuring Will Smith who continually strives not to settle with his misfortune, but to better his life so to enrich his son’s childhood? It’s a rollercoaster ride as he gets near to achieve it on numerous occasions, then life deals him an unlucky hand and once again he finds himself where he started!

What makes us happy, can also be the result of what makes us unhappy. Ironic don’t you think? For example - who doesn’t love chocolate, it makes me happy but too much of it followed by the growing waistline makes me unhappy! What about shopping? A bit of a retail therapy splurge can really bring delight but then receiving the credit card bill can dissolve the delight and create worry.

Happiness is something that we all strive to achieve in our life. With that in mind we have had to change certain elements, whether that is where we live, work or who we share our life with. If you ask a group of people what they want the most and apart from winning the lottery, the majority will say to be happy.

Many of us have to dig deep, keep focused and show strength when we decide that we want to change direction and regain control of what we want. Maybe a relationship is creating too much sadness or the environment you are living in just doesn’t have that positive aura anymore. Most of us are fully aware of what would make us happier but the risk of maybe hurting others, or the elements of fear, stops us from being selfish and striving for that golden goose.

Let me remind you - we only walk this way once in this world and tomorrow isn’t guaranteed! It’s ok to want more and take risks to become happier. Adjust your approach and attitude to keep those smiles alive: • If something isn’t right, consider how you could change it.

• It’s ok to be selfish at times, this is your life, your choices and your happiness.

• Look at the humour around you, the right social circle will help that.

• Don’t dwell on the ‘what’s wrong’ but thrive on ‘what’s right’.

• Pay someone a compliment or offer your help - to create a smile is a gift.

• Smile even when life throws you a curve ball, catch it, wrap it up in laughter and throw the damn thing back!

Finally….never put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket!

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

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Market Forces We saw it advertised in the Sunday papers, a hotel mini break in the Isle of Wight. Three nights, dinner, bed and breakfast in a seafront hotel at Sandown, with a free ferry ticket from Southampton included. It was just what we were looking for and we booked it straight away. The following Friday, with bags packed, saw us heading off down the M3. Once on the island we easily found our hotel and checked in. OK, so it wasn’t to Savoy standards we discovered, but there again we were not paying Savoy prices.

It was the end of the season and the parking meters on the seafront outside the hotel were already hooded ready for winter, which was an added bonus. After dinner and a few drinks in the hotel bar we went to bed quite early. On the Saturday night we returned to the hotel a bit later than previously and all the parking places were occupied. As the following day was Sunday, I decided to park in the small High Street behind the hotel. I checked to see if there were any parking restrictions, apparently there wasn’t.

On the Sunday morning we slept in a bit. After a shower and a leisurely hotel breakfast, we casually strolled around the corner to pick up the car. It was ten o’clock by then. No way were we prepared for the sight that awaited us that morning.

I couldn’t believe it. Surely it must be a dream. It wasn’t! A busy street market was in full swing but where was our car?

Then we spotted it. Surrounded by cardboard boxes and sitting under a plastic canopy. There were trestle tables full of merchandise butted up to the end of both the bonnet and boot. Oh dear!

In spite of losing display space, the trader was very good about it all things considered. She said during the regime of the previous market inspector it would have certainly have been towed away. Under the circumstances we dared not ask for the car to be extradited from this flurry of retail activity. So after sheepishly apologising, we headed for the bus station to take an island circular tour. Luckily this turned out to be a very enjoyable experience, with super views from the top deck. On our return to Sandown, I cautiously peeped around the corner of the High Street. To my relief the street was now empty and deserted, apart from some squashed fruit, veg and one sad and lonely Ford Mondeo!

by Clive Gardner

Vibrate High Let go of toxic energies within you and allow yourself to reconnect to your natural state of pure love and joy.

Release the energy of negative thoughts and emotions within your body that cause imbalance and disease.

Return to innocence, be in a constant state of awe and wonder, be joyful and playful just as a child, from that place, you are emitting a vibration where miracles happen and your dreams come true.

Written by, Venetia Zannettis Life coach, blogger, & Law of Attraction practitioner, Email: venetia.z@hotmail.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram: Venetia Zannettis 22

Syria There’s a child upon the beach here lying lifeless in the sand, and a billion screens depicting what none can understand.

There’s a father shedding tears here for his children that are gone, and now it’s neither here nor there what they were fleeing from; oh woe, woe Syria, oh woe, woe Syria.

Is there anything left standing, is there nothing left to save?

How many years remaining until flags of truce are waved?

There’s a score of sects and factions causes tribally obscure, Will we ever know the difference between squads that are at war? oh woe woe Syria, oh woe woe Syria.

And the warlords strut and posture, fire their weapons in the air, and they laugh and tell their stories of the dangers they have dared; For the war gives them their warrant and their kudos and their sway, Whatever camp, whatever creed, this is their time, their day.

And the sponsor powers stand ready with their rival armouries, and fight their war by proxy as a land sinks to its knees; Whilst the mothers with their children in the ruins fret and cower, The only thing that’s left is life and it’s ebbing by the hour; oh woe woe Syria, oh woe woe Syria.

Written by Michael Lyons 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.

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Homemade ‘no ice’ Ice Creams As November arrives and the temperatures are starting to drop, we as adults, start thinking about the cosy side of life. Kids don’t seem to feel the cold though and if they are anything like my two, they’re still obsessed with the Ice Cream man that used to come in the summer, frequently asking why he doesn’t come anymore!

Since the Ice Cream man seems to have gone AWOL, my children have taken it upon themselves to take his role and become their own Ice Cream seller using their Little Tikes Coupe Car as an Ice Cream truck. They take it in turns to order ice creams and to sell them to any guests we may have, asking what flavour the customer would like and if they would like sprinkles. They then pretend to make up the order and pass it over to you for consumption.

I personally have had my fill of fresh air ice creams, so I thought why not just make some that can actually be seen. Obviously, I had to start by asking what flavour the kids wanted and if they would like sprinkles!

What you will need:

3 polystyrene balls (small, medium and large) 6 cocktail sticks Red paint and 2 more colours of your choice Neutral coloured card Brown felt tip pen Glue Scissors Some glitter or small thin paper strips A polystyrene block or cardboard box

How to:

Step 1 – Start by deciding what flavour ice creams you would like. My kids chose strawberry and chocolate. Obviously the flavours dictate the colour of your paint, so we had pink and brown plus red for the cherry.

Step 2 – Place a cocktail stick into each of your polystyrene balls, these are for the children to hold onto whilst painting and for putting your ice cream together later.

Step 3 – Get painting. Remember your smallest ball is the cherry on the top and the medium and large balls are to be your ice cream. Once painted stick your balls into your polystyrene block or cardboard box.

Step 4 – Before your paint is dry be sure to add your sprinkles to your medium sized ball. The wet paint will hold your sprinkles in place as it dries.

Step 5 – Cut a semi-circle out of your card and roll it into a cone shape. Secure it with a stapler or sticky tape, then use your felt tip to draw a waffle pattern on it. This is your ice cream cone.

Step 6 – Once your ice cream balls are dry use your cocktail sticks to connect them all together, place a ring of glue around the inside of your cone and rest your ice cream in it.

We also made some ice lollies from painted card and lollipop sticks, so now we can use our coupe as a proper ice cream truck and sell our wares to any customer that looks like they may be in need of cooling down!

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

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Pia Chrisostomou Camouflage Costas Makaritis - The East Coast 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 Don’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.

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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: • Hydro Dipping, Shameless Designs - 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 - Protaras • Fatcatz Mobility - Deryneia • Room Escape - Protaras • The Greeky Spoon - Larnaca • The Cove Family Pub & Restaurant - Kapparis • Breakout Escape Room - Ayia Napa

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 Botanical Park - Avgorou • Thomas' Shack - Pernera

• Tiny Travellers - Paralimni • Savvas Hadjigiorkis & Sons Ltd - Flour Mill - Frenaros • Jumbo - Larnaca • Panoramic Pools - Protaras • Teqball Cyprus Ltd - Famagusta Region

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 - Frenaros • Eko Petrol Station - Paralimni 28

• Zafeiro’s Bar & Restaurant - Pernera • Petra Bazaar - Deryniea • Cyprus Relax - Larnaca • Domniki Hotel - Pernera • The Bakers Arms - Ayia Triada • Karydas Drive & Fly - Larnaca

Final List of Nominees 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 & Design - Pernera • Tempo Dance and Theatre School - Pernera • Best Buy Supermarkets - Famagusta Region • Black Pearl Pirate Boat - Ayia Napa • Anna's Hair and Beauty - Ayia Napa • Savino Rock Bar - Larnaca

• Kama Lifestyle - Pernera • Players Room - Deryneia • Pop Life Supermarket - Paralimni • Super Action Sports & Toys - Deryneia • Xenion Education - Paralimni • San Siro Sports & Casual - Deryneia

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 Restaurant - Pernera • Mikes Watersports - Konnos Bay • Hobos Steak House - Larnaca • Eman Tours and Travel - Ayia Napa

• Nicholas Tavern - Protaras • Kokkinos Supermarket - Paralimni • Giovani Developers - Protaras • Melf Ltd - Liopetri

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 & Theatre Arts - Ayia Napa • Pure Pool Operator Training CY - Larnaca • Rita Pieri Driving School - Deryneia

• Cots 2 Tots - Protaras • FIMI Dance School - Paralimni • I Parea Ton Mikron Filon Nursery School - Paralimni • Charina’s Swimming Club - Avgorou 29

Final List of Nominees 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 • Sports Direct - Paralimni • Sunrise Beach Hotel - Protaras

• Metro Supermarkets - Eastern Cyprus • Yianna Marie Hotels Ltd - Protaras

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 - Protaras • Cypriot Traditional Wedding Bus - Deryneia

• Easy Riders Rentals - Ayia Napa • What's On Cyprus - Paralimni • Mousikos Tavern - Sotira • Mimosa Beach Hotel - Protaras

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 - Larnaca • Rachel Petrou - Larnaca • Emma Wyles - Paralimni • Sharon Willett - Frenaros 30

• Maria & Tasos Kefalas - Paralimni • Chrysi Iacovou Harrington - Larnaca • Superintendent Spiros Sotiriou - Larnaca

Final List of Nominees 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: • Physiotherapy Centre, L. Hadjimichael - Ayia Napa • Nic Miller Plumbing - Protaras • Simon Holmshaw Electrician - Protaras • Blood Brothers Professional Tattoo and Piercing Studio - Ayia Napa

• T. Kefalas Veterinary Centre - Paralimni • Alliance Partnership - Larnaca • Adamos Hadjichristodoulou & Co, L.L.C. Advocates - Paralimni • Magical Hands, Holistic Therapy - Larnaca

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 Vote Visit: www.thedaxigroup.com, Tel: 23 040 940 or e-mail: info@thedaxigroup.com C 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

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• Loukas Polykarpou - Paralimni • Alzhiemers Association - Paralimni • Eastern Cyprus Ladies - Paralimni • PASYCAF - Paralimni • Famagusta Cat Care Project - Paralimni • Helping Hands - Paralimni

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.

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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”.

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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."

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REVIEWS - MUSIC - BOOKS - FILMS - OPINIONS

Alice Through The Looking Glass Sometimes we all need this little inch of motivation in order to move on. The film adaptation of Alice Through The Looking Glass, originally written by Lewis Carroll, gives us exactly the needed dose of enthusiasm, adventure and unbelievable hope. The film is a 2016 American fantasy directed by James Bobin. The premier was in London on May 10, 2016. It has already brought $77,037,635.00 from the Box Office.

The story starts when Alice returns back from Wonderland, when she passes across a magical looking glass. She is summoned to help her best friend Mad Hatter to find his parents. In order to do this, Alice should believe in the impossible and try to go back in time.

This overwhelming journey transforms all of the characters in a way. The priceless lessons which this blood raising cinematic experience gives us, awakes a lot of mixed feelings. It helps us realise that there is nothing impossible to overcome.

While travelling through time and fighting with the fear of not being able to correct mistakes done in the past, the heroes of the film realise that nothing can change the past, simply because mistakes are meant to be made. What is required from us is to emphasise our priorities and learn to live with forgiveness, love and hope. ‘’The only way to change the impossible is to prove it is possible.”

After You, By Jojo Moyes The heart breaking story of Me Before You, which caused the shed of so many tears, now continues in its second part called After You. The author of the 5 million copy best seller, Jojo Moyes, continues the tragic story of Louisa Clark and Will Trantor, this time giving us the opportunity to look closer to Louisa’s life after the death of her soul mate.

Unfortunately, life leads us to closed paths sometimes. In the second part of the journey, Louisa finds herself lost in deep agony and indestructible sorrow. The feeling of guilt always lays shadow on the emptiness, which slowly engulfs her crashing soul. In this part of the story the shiny eyes and the unforgettable smile of Miss Clark have vanished. She receives lots of surprising news, which slowly starts to pull her out of her darkness.

It is interesting to understand how she ended up working in an airport bar, or why the flat she owned for a year still doesn’t feel like home. Whether her family can ever forgive her for what she did, or will she ever get over the love of her life. All of this drives her to change because once she made a promise to live!

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A Day in the Life of a Care Assistant A typical workday begins at around 7am. Morning duties involve a range of tasks from helping people to get up and out of bed, to washing and dressing, preparing breakfast and medication and use of the toilet. Assistance with catheter care, changing bed linen and laundry are also fairly common.

Cleaning, shopping and medical appointments are regularly included within the morning tasks.

Work through the day may involve training, from moving and handling, how to give medication and how to make observations about clients’ health and wellbeing. It is important that staff are familiar with their clients’ needs and preferences so that they provide quality support. Client information is detailed in the clients Care Plan Book which is in the client’s file at their home.

The Care Plan book is vital as it provides information about anything that has happened of note from the last visit. Carers also need to have a thorough understanding of the aids and equipment they will come across in people’s homes. Most care aides are taught during a staff members training, but if there is any uncertainty they can always ring the office for advice and support.

The aim of Home Care Support is to enable clients to maintain as much independence as they are able.

Throughout the morning staff encourage clients to do as much as they can independently, or with as little help as possible. The morning call is vital to many clients as it sets them up for the day ahead. It is important that staff continually check the clients’ general welfare and wellbeing, as well as monitoring any health issues that they have.

Often clients are vulnerable and it is vital that if someone’s situation has deteriorated that the staff informs the client that they are going to let either their family or doctor know that they are concerned. It is not unusual the care people receive needs to be adapted after changes in their health or a new situation have been highlighted. It is an essential part of the job to be aware of this and to report and record any changes.

Often clients are vulnerable and it is vital that if someone’s situation has deteriorated that the staff informs the client that they are going to let either their family or doctor know that they are concerned. The care people receive needs to be adapted in the event of changes in their health or as a new situation has been highlighted. It is an essential part of the job to be aware of this and to report and record any changes.

The middle of the day is taken up by lunchtime calls. Some of the calls will be responding to clients needs and requests from morning visits. Lunchtime calls are varied and involve food preparation, medication, assisting the client to use the toilet, helping with incontinence pads, help with eating and with laundry.

From around 6pm to 10pm, care involves assisting to wash, prepare light meals and get into nightclothes, helping them to get to bed safely, making drinks and ensuring they have everything needed to make it through the night in comfort.

They also secure the home if necessary.

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From around 6pm to 10pm, care involves assisting to wash, prepare light meals and get into nightclothes, helping them to get to bed safely, making drinks and ensuring they have everything needed to make it through the night in comfort.

They also secure the home if necessary.

Throughout the day in each client’s home, staff must record what they did during the visit. They must also record any concerns about the client’s welfare, mental state, mobility and especially any changes. The Care Plan Book can also be used to write down any messages in the care notes that the next carer will need to know, like accidents or incidents and any aggressive behaviour. Staff must also report any concerns about these issues to the office.

To become a good Carer Assistant, staff have to be patient, calm, understanding, open minded, flexible and hard-working. However, if they are suited to the job nothing will give them greater satisfaction than to know that they are providing a very worthwhile service, helping people to lead independent and active lives in their own homes.

Thanks to Mark Davies BA HONS, FIAB, MCMI of Sunshine Carers for writing this article.

For more information contact Mark on: 99341799 or visit their website at: www.sunshinecarers.com

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Varicose Veins Veins have one-way valves that help keep blood flowing towards your heart. Varicose veins affect up to 40% of adults and are more common in obese people and women who have had more than two pregnancies. With varicose veins, the valves do not function properly, allowing blood to stay in the vein. Blood that pools causes the vein to swell. This process usually occurs in the veins of the legs, although it may occur in other parts of the body.

Veins are blood vessels that return blood from all the organs in the body towards the heart. When organs use oxygen from the blood to perform their functions, they release the used blood containing waste products (such as carbon dioxide) into the veins. Blood in the veins is then transported to the heart and returned to the lungs, where the waste carbon dioxide is released and more oxygen is loaded by the blood and taken back to the rest of the body by the arteries.

The largest veins are in the centre of the body; these collect the blood from all the other smaller veins and channel it into the heart. The branches of these large veins get smaller and smaller as they move away from the centre of the body. The veins closer to the skin surface are called superficial veins. The veins that are deeper and closer to the centre of the body are called deep veins. There are also other veins that connect the superficial veins to the deep veins, and these are called perforating veins.

Small ‘spider veins’ can also appear on the skin's surface.

These may look like short, fine lines, ‘starburst’ clusters or a web-like maze. Spider veins are most common in the thighs, ankles and feet. They may also appear on the face. The medical term for spider veins is telangiectasia.

The causes of varicose veins include: • Defective valves from birth (congenitally defective valves) • Pregnancy • Thrombophlebitis • Standing for a long time and having increased pressure in the abdomen The symptoms of varicose veins include: • Fullness, heaviness, aching, cramping and sometimes pain in the legs • Itching • Fatigue • Visible, swollen veins • Mild swelling of ankles • Brown colour of the skin at the ankles (in more severe cases) • Skin ulcers near the ankle (in more severe cases) So how can you treat varicose veins?

• Avoid standing for long periods • Raise your legs when resting or sleeping • Wear elastic support stockings • Exercising on a regular basis - even gentle exercise is beneficial such as walking • Losing weight • Not crossing your legs when sitting • Surgery or medical intervention may be required to remove the varicose vein THIS ARTICLE ‘VARICOSE VEINS’ 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

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Cloud Storage What is Cloud Storage?

In very basic terms, Cloud Storage is a way to save information to the web. Do you use services such as Flickr, YouTube, Google Docs or Instagram? Then you're already using cloud computing. These all allow you to store data online and to access web services from any location. Even social networking sites such as Facebook can be seen as cloud computing because they allow you to store and share information online.

Why use the Cloud?

Using Cloud Storage services can be very useful for making a backup of your own data in a ‘place’ always accessible anywhere, in order to share information with other users or friends and to save space on your own devices. The data you can store includes: files, documents, pictures, videos. In addition to this and within certain limits, the service of Cloud Storage can be free of charge. Some examples are Google Drive, iCloud, DropBox, which supply respectively 15, 10 and 5 Gb of free space. Also, each of these providers allow access to the data stored in Cloud from any type of device (desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone) by just installing their app and by granting at the same time the possibility of synchronizing automatically the data contained therein. This way, wherever you are and whichever device you are using, you will always have access to the most updated version of your documents and you can share them, or part of them with friends or colleagues.

How secure is the Cloud?

The Cloud is great for storing non-sensitive information, unsurprisingly, as the idea of storing personal information somewhere ‘up in the cloud’ makes many people wary. Some companies like Google are responding to this worry accordingly. Google recently announced it would automatically encrypt data for paid cloud storage service users.

In the light of the above, my advice is to use the services of Cloud Storage but avoid storing particularly sensitive data such as passwords, pin codes and other information or images that you deem too personal and confidential. One example of free of charge service is Google Photos, it allows you to save in Cloud all your pictures up to 16 Mb (those that are bigger have to be resized), with no space limit.

In conclusion, Cloud storage is a tool that if used carefully, it can be very useful and practical both for personal and for business use.

Article written by Sergio Gallo, B&G Vision Ltd, 322 Protaras-Cape Greko Avenue, 5280 Protaras Tel: +357 95121280 or visit www.bgvision.net

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Profile of a Grass Track Legend - Joe Willis AKA The Suffolk Flyer I feel honoured to write the story of Joe Willis who has been living amongst us here in South East Cyprus since 2007.

Joe became interested in grass track racing when he was asked to be the passenger in motorcycle sidecar racing on grass in the late sixties. Joe did this for 3 to 4 years before taking up Formula One Stock Car Racing with the Concord Motor Club at Henham in Essex. Joe became a committee member and was instrumental in the club, joining the newly formed National Autograss Sport Association (NASA) in the mid 1970's. They had 10 classes covering standard, tuned, front or rear wheel drive and cubic capacity.

Joe spent 15 years in class 6, racing front wheel drive with tuned engines. The grass track circuit is a quarter of a mile in length, oval pattern and raced in a clockwise direction. 15 laps x 3 heats are raced before the final which is 20 laps. Lap speeds exceeding 100mph have been achieved for the fastest cars. The circuit is actually compacted earth with no grass at all due to the abuse by all these vehicles! The exception is the national finals where virgin grass is sacrificed for this annual event.

Motor Racing is a Costly Sport Joe's full time job was previously as a lorry driver and he also managed a band, in which he played the guitar. As you can imagine, motor racing is a costly business in both time and money. Every four meetings an engine needs rebuilding to remain competitive.

When Joe entered class 7, the engines started to cost much more to buy and maintain.

To have a competitive car in that class could cost ÂŁ50,000. Joe's wife Francis also raced and fully supported Joe's passion for the sport and gave up all her holidays abroad! Joe and Francis had a converted coach which carried the two race cars and provided living accommodation to attend all the meetings across the country.

Badly Burned Grass track racing is not without risk of serious injuries. Joe has been stretchered off several times through the years. One crash almost ended his racing career for good, Joe described what happened in 1978. " I was racing a highly tuned mini into a corner, which as usual lifted the driver's side rear wheel. The car following me struck the raised part of my car which rolled me over several times before I landed back on my wheels.

Unknown to me at this time the battery which was located behind me broke free and severed the fuel line which sprayed fuel over my legs. A spark from the upturned battery ignited the fuel and the car blew up. My fuel sodden overalls were on fire and all I could see was flames and thick smoke. I couldn't find the release to my five-point harness at first because it had moved due to the car rolling over. At this point, I really thought I was going to die and it seemed like ages before I managed to find the release and dive out the passenger door aperture. Track officials used fire extinguishers to put the flames out on my burning clothing. I was given first aid and taken to hospital. The burns to my legs took a long time to heal. I didn't race for two years as a result of this accident." As a result of this horrific accident Joe introduced the wearing of fire resistant overalls and carried out modifications to the fuel tank, including overspill pipes and changing where it was located. A fire shield to protect the driver from engine failure was also Joe's idea.

CLASS 7 Around 1991 Joe entered class 7 where unlimited engine sizes are used. He competed in that class until he retired from the sport and moved to Cyprus in 2007. These are just two types of cars he raced, a Metro with a 5.7 litre V8 mounted in the back pushing out 500bhp! and a Citroen AX with two highly tuned Suzuki 1200cc Bandit Motorcycle engines!

Daxi Motoring Writer – Graham Inch.

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INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL World Cup qualifying matches: 11 Nov - Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan, England v Scotland 12 Nov - Austria v Republic of Ireland, Wales v Serbia 13 Nov - Cyprus v Gibraltar International Friendly Match: 15 Nov - England v Spain DOMESTIC FOOTBALL Due to the above international fixtures there will be no Premiership or Championship matches on the week commencing 7th November.

FA Cup First Round: Weekend of 5th November Football League Cup 5th Round: Week commencing 28th November INTERNATIONAL CLUB FOOTBALL Champions’ League - Group stage match day 4 Group stage match day 5 Europa League Group stage match day 4 Group stage match day 5

01/02 November 22/23 November 03 November 24 November

FORMULA ONE Following his recent run of bad results Lewis Hamilton will have his work cut out to overhaul his teammate Nico Rosberg. The championship may well be decided by the time we reach the final two races of the season in Brazil on 13th November and Abu Dhabi on 27th November.

CRICKET England tour of India: 1st Test match - India v England 2nd Test match - India v England 3rd Test match - India v England

09 - 13 November 17 - 21 November 26 - 30 November

RUGBY UNION 05 Nov - Wales v Australia, Ireland v New Zealand 12 Nov - England v South Africa, Scotland v Australia, Ireland v Canada, Wales v Argentina 19 Nov - England v Fiji, Ireland v New Zealand, Scotland v Argentina, Wales v Japan 26 Nov - Wales v South Africa, England v Argentina, Ireland v Australia, Scotland v Georgia RUGBY LEAGUE Four Nations tournament fixtures: 5th Nov - England v Scotland (Ricoh Arena, Coventry ) New Zealand v Australia (Ricoh Arena, Coventry) 11th Nov - New Zealand v Scotland (Zebra Claims Stadium, Workington) 13th Nov - England v Australia (London Stadium, Stratford) 20th Nov - FOUR NATIONS FINAL (Anfield Stadium, Liverpool) 48

THE LATEST SPORTS AND EVENTS NEWS

TENNIS 14 - 20 Nov - ATP World Tour Finals

(London)

GOLF 17 - 20 Nov - World Tour Championship, Dubai BOXING 26 Nov: Anthony Joshua defends his IBF heavyweight title in Manchester. His opponent is to be announced at the time of writing.

DARTS Ladbrokes World Series Finals: 05 - 06 Nov Glasgow (on ITV Sports) Singha Beer Grand Slam: 12 - 20 Nov Wolverhampton (on SKY Sport) Cash Converters Players Championship Finals: 25 - 27 Nov Minehead (on ITV Sports) SNOOKER China Championship: 01 - 05 Nov - Guangzhou, China Champion of Champions: 07 – 12 Nov - Coventry Northern Ireland Open: 14 - 20 Nov - Belfast UK Championship: 22 Nov - 04 Dec - Barbican, York

LOCAL SPORTS - CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING Clay pigeon shooting is a sport ideally suited to the Cyprus climate which is one of the reasons it is so popular. Many European International and Olympic teams come to Cyprus to practice because the conditions are so ideal.

What is clay pigeon shooting? Essentially it involves trying to 'smash' a moving clay disc using a shotgun. There are basically four separate disciplines to the sport; Sporting, Trap, Skeet and Down-the-Line, the last three being Olympics events.

The most popular discipline in Cyprus is Sporting. This is where the clay is thrown from a remote-controlled trap to represent the behaviour of various creatures. It might be straight up in the air, rolling along the ground, coming towards you or going away from you. The first time you shoot a 'ground' (the correct name for a shooting range) you have no idea what the clay is going to do which adds to the excitement and to the skill. Most grounds have more than one sporting layout meaning you cannot get bored, for example the Olympic Standard ground at Klavdia to the South-West of Larnaca has eight sporting layouts.

If you have never done clay pigeon shooting - try it. It is exciting, skillful and most importantly, gets you out in the fresh air!

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 49

Trends Welcome to November, and November is very welcome with its sunny days and cool nights. There’s no particular room in mind for this month so let’s have a look at trends.

I’ve never been much of a one for trends, or a follower of fashion, but what interior design trends can do is introduce us to ideas we may not have thought about before. Also it might seem that trends in the Northern hemisphere – as in Northern Europe – don’t really apply here in Cyprus. Interiors up there are moving to the Dark Side, and the colour of the moment is grey in all its 50 zillions shades. You wouldn’t really credit that, would you, considering all that grey weather many of us escaped from? However, don’t be put off! It can work here, and very nicely too. So long as you’re careful in choosing the right shade of grey – cooler greys with blue, green and violet undertones to suit our bright clean light – it really does work as a background for some stunning colour schemes.

Magenta pink, deep reds, yellows and golds, aqua and turquoise for cushions, throws, rugs, upholstery – all of these come to life in a completely different way when contrasted with grey, rather than white. And as a neutral, it makes a very pleasant change from magnolia.

Grey can also lead you into some laid-back pale and interesting ideas. Ikea may have been painting walls black in its stores, but true Scandi style is light and chic and, of course, timeless. Pale shades of grey make a perfect foil for wood floors, whether you have those fantastically realistic plank tiles, wood laminate or the real thing. Contemporary blond furniture looks a dream and rustic furniture looks positively cool. Accents of pinks, fresh green, coral or copper make a beautifully calm scheme, lovely for any room in the house and perfect for bedrooms.

In the bathroom, where trends should never be stuck to the wall, grey is definitely not a trend to worry about. It’s a great setting for chrome and polished aluminium, plays beautifully with white sanitary ware and gives you huge scope to accessorise. Just be sure to get a sample tile to see how the colour works with day and night lighting. You definitely do not want to get up to a depressing bathroom!

And the other trend in the North? Industrial urban grey? I can’t see that catching on here, can you!

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

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Compost Corner

Do you have an old pair of wellington boots that no longer fit you? If you do, why not make them into fancy plant pots. All you have to do is fill them with compost, not all the way to the brim, just leave a space at the top for easier watering and then plant some herbs or spring bulbs. A hyacinth would be good and it will grow just in time for you to give as a Christmas present for someone you love.

If your old wellies are a bit dull or plain you can paint them, put your name on them, draw a funny face or some flowers. Your wellingtons are designed to keep water out so they will hold water in. Younger gardeners might need to ask an adult to make some drainage holes on the bottom of your wellington. Don’t forget to ask permission if it’s okay to fill your boots with compost, because you don’t want to get into trouble! Have fun planting!

November

November is the perfect time of year for planting bulbs for some winter colour.

Planting evergreens such as baby conifers with heathers and early flowering spring bulbs will brighten up old summer planters. Here in Cyprus, we do not really have the risk of frost, unless you live in Troodos, so you can plant almost anything. Hyacinths make lovely Christmas presents and if you plant them now they will be ready to flower in December. If you have never tried to plant your own strawberries in pots or hanging baskets, it’s now time to plant. Narcissus smell beautiful and they will also be flowering around Christmas if you plant them now. Starting your sweet peas off early will give you a long flowering time before the summer heat starts again, giving you lots of fresh flowers and a splash of colour in your garden. Planting herb pots with mint, basil, chives, parsley and thyme, they will germinate quickly, they will smell lovely and you will have a fresh supply of herbs for your cooking. Any of last year’s hanging baskets can be changed or freshened up with some new compost and planted with seeds such as alyssum and lobelia creating a cheap but stunning new hanging basket.

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.

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SALES - RENTALS - DEEDS - MORTGAGES - LEGALITY - ADVICE

Exchange Rate Impact on Sale of Property At the time of writing, the Sterling/Euro exchange rate is at a level which has not been seen for many years and this is a good or bad thing depending on your situation. If you are receiving your income in Sterling, through a pension or other means, then you will be feeling the pinch but, if you intend to repatriate funds to the UK this is a fantastic time to do it.

A year ago the exchange rate was approximately 1.35 Euro the Pound Sterling. Today it is 1.11 Euro to the Pound making it a fantastic time to sell your house.

Let us take an example of a house sold for a net amount of 160,000 Euro and compare the results. For the purposes of the exercise we have used the mid-market commercial rate today: €160,000 at the end of last year would have net you £118,518 pounds sterling €160,000 today will net you a huge £144,144 pounds sterling, a 26% increase in available funds!

Of course, the exchange rate also impacts on the demand from the UK but our experience shows that there are still plenty of British buyers out there keen to purchase regardless. It has been our busiest year ever from the UK. Fixed exchange rates Since the banking crisis of 2013 we have offered our clients the opportunity to ‘fix’ the exchange rate when both vendor and purchaser have funds in currencies other than Euro.

At the time the deposit is paid the exchange rate is agreed between both parties so that there are no nasty surprises further down the line. This can also stop a sale falling through where there is a significant currency variation. Lawyers are requested to draft contracts reflecting the agreed rate, the payment is usually made on completion direct from the purchaser to the vendor and everyone is happy with the result!

For advice on any aspect of your property in Cyprus please feel free to contact us.

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.

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Communal Property Advice 3 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.

Do you have any questions you would like answered about this article, or are you looking for FREE expert advice on the many aspects of Communal Property Ownership?

Ask the author; email your questions to advice@CyprusCommunalGuide.com

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

Want to view the complete set of regulations?

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)

This issue: The Contingency Fund Debate

Let’s face facts, with added economic pressures on unit owners, it’s harder for committees to get communal fees in. If you missed it in last month’s article I discussed ways you can help increase payment rates.

As a result, many are reluctant to ask owners for anything more than the absolute minimum to operate the building, as they are worried that if the charges are higher, people just won’t pay!

Keeping costs down is a good idea, but you must be careful not to cut from the wrong places. One of the most common mistakes is to cut the maintenance budget or worse, remove it.

If you don’t keep on top of the small maintenance jobs, many of these small items will worsen over time costing more to finally fix later. This can end up with a development that looks tired & poorly maintained, making it more difficult to find tenants. It also creates bad reviews from holiday guests etc.

The end result, owners don’t want to pay their charges.

So actually by trying to keep owners payments low, hoping this will increase collections, you can inadvertently make things worse.

Emergency Maintenance, how much to save?

I generally advise people to allocate 10% of the normal expenses budget for unexpected maintenance during that year. However, if you have a backlog you may want to allocate an initial lump sum to clear the backlog, then a 10% annual fund to keep on top of it.

What about forward planning?

In addition to emergency and small maintenance works, there are larger items which require maintenance less often but are higher cost for maintenance or replacements. With these types of items it is good practice to spread the expected cost over the expected lifespan of the item.

For example: A lift in an 8 unit building, expected life 20 years, then it will need a €10,000 refit. It is advisable to include in the annual contingency budget 500 per year to cover this future cost (avg. 62.50 per unit per year).

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Cream of Potato Soup with Paprika Croutons & Parmesan Shavings Cyprus is famous for its potatoes & with our rich red soil in the Famagusta region we have some of the best potatoes in the world. With Autumn on its way, I thought a nice thick creamy soup would be a good choice for this month’s recipe. I made this soup using our local potatoes and I have used this recipe on many occasions in the restaurant & it’s proved very popular.

INGREDIENTS 1 kilo potatoes 1 medium onion 1 tablespoon butter 2 litres of water 5 Maggi stock cubes (the pasta stock cubes) 250 ml of fresh cream or whipping cream Salt & white pepper to season 3 tablespoon of corn flour Sweet Paprika powder to dust on top of soup For the croutons see below METHOD • Place a pan on the heat to melt the butter.

• Dice your onion & place inside for a few mins until they start to soften.

• While the onion is cooking, clean & cut your potatoes into small pieces.

• Put your water into the pan, add the potatoes & boil until the potatoes are soft. Add your stock cubes & season with just a little salt & pepper, just a touch because you can always add to your plate after.

• When the potatoes are soft take pan off the heat & carefully using a hand blender, blend until everything is nice & smooth. Add the cream & place back on heat.

• Whisk your corn flour with a little cold water & carefully pour into soup while it is still hot, whisking all the time. Only add as much of the corn flour as needed to achieve the thickness you want. Maybe you prefer to not add the corn flour if the soup is thick enough for you.

• I serve my soup dusted with sweet Paprika & Paprika croutons & Parmesan shavings.

• For the croutons use any old bread you have lying around, cut them into bite size pieces, put on an oven tray, drizzle with olive oil & sprinkle a little salt & black pepper over the top & a little garlic powder & sweet Paprika. Mix all together using your hands & put in a medium hot oven for six to ten minutes until the croutons are nice & brown & crispy. Keep an eye on them to not burn.

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Children’s Education Planning Hello again, I hope you enjoyed my previous article about pension planning and QROPS? This month I’m going to talk about Children’s Education Planning.

This is a key subject and one that’s often the source of heavy debate. Where do we want our children to be educated?

Where are the best schools and teachers? What type of education do we want to be able to provide and more importantly, how much will it cost?

As parents we want the best education for our children and we want to be able to afford it. Yet, when we take a look at the costs, it can be a bit of a shock.

Education costs have been on the rise for years and this trend is not set to shift any time soon. However, the significance of education has not diminished in the slightest. Early planning minimises the impact of the investment and provides peace of mind that this essential aspect of your child’s future is in hand.

Additionally, regular contributions to a tax efficient savings vehicle can make the cost of a quality education much more affordable. The cost of education will also vary considerably depending on the location in which you will be working. While developing countries often offer lower cost educational options, it is important to check that they meet the standards of a properly accredited international educational body to give your children the best education.

Tax advantages for an overseas education.

While the cost of educating your child abroad can be higher, there may be tax advantages which help to offset these costs.

Depending on your specific circumstances, there may be investment vehicles which are highly tax efficient and in some case incur no tax.

How much does university cost as an expat?

If you don't qualify for 'Home Status', your children will be classified into tiers which determines how much you pay.

There are NO limits to the charges universities can apply to 'overseas' students. Even if you are lucky enough to achieve 'Home Status', the fees remain far from cheap, leaving many students in debt.

Planning.

At the moment it's not how much, but when. The cost of delaying by even a couple of years can considerably increase how much you need to save each month in the future.

Brian is a Country Manager in Cyprus for Woodbrook Group.

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Affordability is the key question posed by most parents and it is one that can be answered by a frank discussion with a qualified and experienced financial advisor. It does, after all, mean setting aside a fund or funds for a set period of time, but it doesn’t have to be painful. It is simply a commitment to your child’s future.

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Goodbye Summer...

As exciting as the first rain after the summer is, I'm still not a huge fan despite the long hot summers I've experienced over the last few years. Many people here love the winter and relish the novelty of snuggling up with pyjamas and watching tv but I'd still rather take the long summer balcony evenings given the choice!

I do love my duvet though and I do get very excited over sausage and mash for dinner - the rest of the family refuse to eat anything like that over the summer so winter does have some plus points! Unlike living in the UK, there is a distinct difference between summer and winter - never in England did I pack my winter wardrobe away completely for the summer months and change my whole lifestyle as the nights drew in.

I find over the summer I get lazy with what I wear - it seems so much easier then! Get up, pick some shorts and a top or a dress, flip flops - sorted! In winter, leggings, jeans, skirt or what? Does it still fit? Which shoes go with them? Is it too warm for boots? Will I be cold in flipflops? Why do I not have anything inbetween the two?! Which top? Do I need a cardigan or a coat? Do I even own one?!

The problem (admittedly a very 'first world' problem) is working out what to wear - this time of year creates a very diverse collection of clothing as you go about the place with people wearing anything from shorts and vests to jeans, jumpers, coats and woolly hats! What starts off as a chilly morning suggesting long trousers and a jumper can turn into a lovely 'summer' morning by 10am where the temperature heads back to the mid to high 20's. Yet by late afternoon you get another sudden drop as the sun goes down meaning the layers are piled back on again and my good old fluffy dressing gown makes an appearance.

Another reason I'm not the biggest fan of winter is the fact that our living space almost halves when we close our balcony doors which would have been open pretty much constantly since May. It's more noticeable than ever this year with two growing kids trying to run around in a very small space. Maybe winter will grow on me when I get more than 3 rooms and a sofa that is comfortable for the cosy winter evening - I think I'll put a fireplace on the wish list as well!

It's funny though to look back - yesterday I noticed on 'timehop' (a brilliant app which shows you photos and statuses from 'this day' in previous years) that at the end of November last year I announced that winter had arrived. What it also told me was the time of the update and the fact it was 23 degrees.

However, 5 years ago on the same day I had spent a lovely afternoon on the beach with Leo and been in the sea - it was 25 degrees then!

It still never fails to fascinate me, the temperatures at which I now feel cold but it's certainly what you become acclimatized to, plus the fact that indoors it is usually so much colder than outside. It always seems odd to put more clothes on when you go inside!

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.

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Pet of the Month Meet the wonderful Venice. Venice is a very young and handsome boy who measures 53cm shoulder height. His approximate date of birth is January 2016. Venice is very energetic, very loving and a little submissive. He is learning new things every day and is very keen to be with people and other dogs. All he needs now is some love from wonderful people. Venice has been vaccinated and neutered and can be seen at Argos shelter in Ormedhia.

Open 7 days a week. Visiting times are 11.00 to 15.30 hrs.

Ask Gina Dear Gina, I have a cross breed dog called Emily who gave birth to 5 puppies a few weeks ago. Four of them are perfectly healthy and I have already found homes for them once they are ready to leave their mother. Sadly, the 5th puppy has deformities. He was born with 3 legs and a tiny stump where the 4th leg should have been and I cannot find anyone to take him, so I’ve decided to keep him myself. My question is Gina, is there anywhere in Cyprus that I can take him to have a false leg fitted? I heard that there is something like a wheel that can be fitted on the stump?

J Moor My dear Mrs Moor, You have absolutely nothing to worry about I promise you!

Dogs who have their legs amputated adjust very quickly, so a dog that was born with a missing leg will have no problem whatsoever. I have read about dog leg braces and adapted wheels that act as legs, but sadly not in Cyprus. I recently read a sad but amazing story about a dog who had to have all 4 paws amputated as a pup. He’d been abandoned in the basement of a repossessed locked house. He was found by the side of his dead mother’s body but the story gets worse.

The poor thing had been forced to sit in a puddle of water that had iced over, freezing the 7 week old pup to it! Due to the frostbite he lost all of his paws and the tip of his tail. A lovely lady and her husband adopted the pup and named him Naki (Hawaiian for puddles). As he was still young and light, Naki was able to move around and play but as he grew and got heavier, his weight started to put pressure on his stumps.

Soon he could not walk at all so he crawled around on his belly. It was so heart breaking. Naki’s owner found a company online called ‘Orthopets’, who makes prosthetics for animals.

She got in contact with them and soon Naki had his first fitting for his prosthetic paws. A few weeks later Naki received his artificial paws and they fit perfectly, enabling him to walk just like he had shoes on. After a week of wobbling and uncertainty Naki was able to walk, run, jump and even swim.

A happy ending to a near tragic story.

Regards, Gina 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.

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For more information on Venice please phone 99853470.

There are more dogs and cats looking for homes.

More information on the Argos webpage: www.argossanctuary.com and Facebook: Argos Animal Sanctuary

1. Sea otters hold hands when they sleep to keep from drifting apart.

2. Squirrels plant thousands of new trees each year simply by forgetting where they put their acorns.

3. Turtles can breathe through their bum!

4. Gentoo penguins propose to their lifemates with a pebble.

5. In China, killing a Panda is punishable by death.

6. Pigs’ orgasms last for 30 minutes.

7. Oysters can change gender depending on which is best for mating.

8. Before chicks hatch, they can communicate with each other and their mother through a system of sounds.

9. Dogs’ nose prints are as unique as human fingerprints and can be used to identify them.

10. Squirrels will adopt other squirrels babies if they are abandoned.

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Rub shoulders and network with many people, some of them not your usual types. Restlessness and a big appetite for excitement could strike on the 13th.

The urge may not last long, but it could derail your thought processes for a while. Hang on and let trusted friends be your anchors and advisers. The 25th sets you up to be the shining star at work for the next few weeks. Step up, speak up, and dazzle with your success rate. You know how to do things right.

The 3rd brings romantic opportunities and dreams. Protect your feelings. An unexpected challenge could arise around the 12th. It could be inconsequential, but there's the risk of overreacting. If you feel overwhelmed, step back and give yourself more space.

You've got this! You could start to study a new language or connect with an exotic someone new to round out your current experiences. (A different part of your own country qualifies as exotic.)

Your competitive side is out in full force on the 1st & 2nd, which spells trouble for your opponents. You're always a good sport but there's no mistaking that you really want to win! Someone new arrives in your life on the 7th & you're not sure what to make of them at first.

Tears of happiness and sadness both have strong abilities to heal you. Old habits die hard, which is super evident on the 26th & 27th. The full moon lights up your financial situation.

The 3rd is serious & romantic as the Moon conjoins Venus. If you see eye to eye with a special someone now, it could be for keeps. The full moon is invigorating! Feel healthier, more energetic, & more interested in small but constructive tasks. Water the plants, groom the pet, wash the car - whatever makes you happy. The 12th brings you romance in a big way. If you're secretly looking for a more daring, adventurous relationship, it could be here.

High culture and fine arts are more appealing on the 7th. The full moon brings massive fun and games your way. Even if you spend the time alone, you'll find ways to be joyful, creative, and thrilled. A friend might drop in unexpectedly for a visit. Tend to several loose ends at home and feel virtuous.

However, don't imagine changes that don't need to be made. If something works, pat it on the head and move on to the next thing.

Dreams and desires could submerge you on the 1st. Go easy. Perk up your home or have a nice big party or family gathering on the 15th. Fun, food and amusement are all highlighted now.

Work may try to interfere, but you can handle that. Your inner child may make a break for it on the 26th. You might need more childlike pleasures - you deserve the comfort and reassurance they bring. Go ahead - dance and run in the rain, if only in your imagination.

Graciously take control of a difficult situation on the 4th. You have fun with bright ideas for how to spend time with your friends on the 6th. Your heart may want to do something big and adventurous, but it might be better if you stick closer to home. Having things right at home takes on an almost exaggerated importance. It can be one small but non-negotiable thing, like the right coffee mug with the right coaster under it. You know what you want!

You may find yourself wanting to be more socially active on the 7th. Surround yourself with friends. Someone else may discover or learn a detail that you need in order to clarify a small monetary mystery.

You could receive a gift, too. Friends and local family mean a lot on the 12th.

You may be thinking globally, but neighbourhood concerns and pleasures deserve more attention and will be more satisfying. Find something - or someone new to love right around the corner.

Social interactions increase on the 7th.

You could start getting a lot more interesting invitations. Your love life could see some rock and roll under the Full Moon. You may want the excitement and distraction, too. Make it fun and give yourself credit. You're fun to be with, after all. A crazy comment from a friend or loved one could spark a train of thought that leads you to a lucrative hobby or a small-scale service.

If tension builds, you'll deal easily with everything on the 8th. The Full Moon makes your soul restless for a dramatic shift or escape from the daily drabness.

Rather than emotionally running off, cultivate some personal quiet time.

You'll find a lot of wonderful, generous, clever ideas to explore. Dream an old answer to a new problem. You can probably update and tweak it now to great effect.

You have the advantage in any dispute on the 2nd. Play nice! Social life ignites and you could get invitations from an unlikely or surprising organisation or group. If it seems like fun and isn't too reckless, consider it. Your mind is simmering with brilliant insights around the 18th. Discuss it with a trusted special someone and find that life suddenly makes much better sense.

There could also be a spiritual insight that opens your eyes.

November starts out sweet but tension could mount as unexpected small problems arise. Be prepared and don't get knocked off balance. The 15th may bring a radical change at work. Be secure in your own talents, skills, and perceptions. You need not go along with someone else's power trip. Social life gets fresh and new around the 30th.

Let someone take you somewhere special. Meet a whole new set of fascinating people.

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