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Volume 8 - Issue 9 January 2018

Inside This Issue: New Year, New You! 2018 Horoscope Special

Paralimni • Protaras • Ayia Napa • Kapparis • Ayia Thekla • Vrysoules • Deryneia • Frenaros • Avgorou • Xylofagou • Liopetri • Sotira Larnaca • Mackenzie • Dhekelia • Oroklini • Pervolia • Aradippou • Kiti • Pyla • Xylotymbou • Ormideia • Livadia • Mazotos • Tersefanou

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Happy New Year Daxi Readers!

Yes it's 2018 and I love the start of the a new year, a clean slate and a fantastic opportunity to set about making some plans for the future.

A new year brings with it the opportunity to sit and think about your dreams and your goals. What is it that you want to achieve in 2018? Lose weight and get fit and healthy or maybe start a new hobby or pastime, decorate or de-clutter the house or make a life change with a new car or job? In this month’s Daxi we have got just the thing to help you decide with our ‘New Year, New You’ feature kindly written by guest writer Kim Joynes.

For an insight as to what’s in store for you over the coming months, why not check our 2018 horoscope special where you will find guidance for the whole year ahead.

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DERYNEIA 2 Euro Land Bella Capella Chris 2’s Deja Vu Euroworld Fat Catz Gateway To India Restaurant George Jewellers Karpasiana Restaurant Olamart Paradise Funerals St Modestos Vets The New Inn The Square Bar Thimonia Bakery Vinodeli VRYSOULES Alexandra Bar Ay Nik Fans Lounge Ay Nik Swimming Pool Geystikon Tavern MK Insurance Litsas Supermarket The Hive Panicos Jewellers The Snug LIOPETRI Cash & Carry XYLOFAGOU Klokkos Taverna Sigiries The Charity Shop SOTIRA Adomos Vet Pledin Cleaning Simos Tavern Skevi Kimonos Podiatrist AVGOROU Cyherbia Malos Bar Salute Bar PERNERA Blue Spice Bootlegger Daxi Information Center Di Capilla Farkonas Pool Bar Ifalos Il Cavaliere Just Scuba Kama Lifestyle Kokos Bar Mojito Rainbow Digital Print RJ Overseas Property Rubie Reds Phoenix Bar & Restaurant Sizzler's Steak House Tempo Dance Studio The Lounge Bar The Bakers Arms The Point Wagtails PROTARAS Bank Of Cyprus Beauty By Liz Garden Plus Greenery Genesis Property Group Giovani Holi Hire IPA Divers Irresistible Bar Lee Property Mimosa Bowls Nameless Bar Petrolina

Panoramic Pools Poseidonio Restaurant Nick’s Bottle Shop Sold On Cyprus Steens The Cutting House Malmia The Pottery Place KAPPARIS Best Value Supermarket Buy Let Celebrations Magazaki Mellow Bar St Raphael The Cove The Kennedy Pub The Pig & Whistle PARALIMNI Abbeygate Insurance Alzhiemers Centre Andy's Meat Market Bargains R Us Blue Salt Property Cancer Charity Shop CC Law Services Cutting Edge Deko Thermiki DD’s Shop Expresso Coffee Fame Forsos Enterprises Gonzo Bar & Grill Helping Hands Home & Wood Image Beauty Therapy Inter Home Island Homes Jade Garden Keyshore Property Lako Pools Med Vets Officestat Papas Fish and Chips Pet Galaxy Pet Parade 1 & 2 Petra House Interiors Premier Property Primesat Rodolfus Butcher Sklavenitis Supermarket Tasos Vets x 2 Vangelis Restaurant Woki Wok AYIA NAPA Anna’s Hair Ayia Thekla Market Blood Brothers Tattoo Blueberries Footloose Bar KOTA Restaurant Performers Dance Short Circuit The Kings Sword The Three Lions FRENAROS Andri’s Frozen Foods The Spanner Thimonia Bakery LIMASSOL R/ABOUT Super Discount Store

LARNACA CENTRAL Academic & General Book Shop African Safari Beer Barn Blondie's Hair Salon Cardelz Card & Gift Shop Cyprus Hearing Centre D & C Handicrafts CPM Cyprus Lefkarites Dry Cleaners Maqam Al-Sultan Meeting Pub Shanghai Restaurant World Of Beauty Zanaar MACKENZIE Flamingo Beach Hotel Koma Tou Yialou Moby Dick Bar Portokali Salt N Lake San Remo Hotel The Cactus Hotel The Seagull DHEKELIA ROAD Agrino Pub Beijing Restaurant Big Break Pool Bar Bits & Pieces Blue Wave Cessac Chris A Automotive Glass Computer Central Dhekelia Leisure Centre Hygge Restaurant Kitros Opticians Maria’s Hair Salon Mario’s Coffee Bar Masalas Mer Bleue Perfect Shine Rock and Bowl The Chippy The Hive The Irish Hard Bar UKCA Club Waves OROKLINI Card Factory/D V D Shop Lithos Bar Maria’s Supermarket Nifty Thrifty Oroklini Shopping Centre Oroklini Veterinary Clinic Restolake Restaurant The Kings Cellar The Only Bar PYLA Auto Village ARADIPPOU Peseidonia Medical Center Scarlet Macaw KITI Gefiri Convenience Store I.T. Plus Jacksons Gastro Coffee Bar K2 Fitness Maniacs La Croissanterie MAS DIY Tamala Café/Bar PERVOLIA Dixies ORMIDEIA A Papantoniou Vets Euroworld XYLOTYMBOU Bambos Restaurant Eko Garage Plus Supermarket TERSEFANOU Elysian Bar LIVADIA Kitros Opticians

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

10th Anniversary Annual Showcase Tempo Dance and Theatre School performed on the 10th of December in Sotira Town Hall indoor theatre. This was their 10th annual showcase and it was dedicated to Marjorie Deighton, mother of Claire Deighton, Principal of Tempo Dance and Theatre School.

Sadly, Marjorie also known as ‘Grandma’ passed in August after a bad fall. She had her own dancing school in Manchester for 54 years and was a huge inspiration to hundreds of students over the years. She performed in Tempo’s ‘Circle of Life’ Finale back in 2009 and played the role of the Bird Lady in the showcase in 2010. Both dances were recreated in this year’s annual showcase.

Tempo’s performance, called ‘Inventions Past and Present’ was a two-part showcase. The choreography and production was by Claire Deighton B.Ed.Hons Dance. The first part was an exciting journey through the past 10 years of Tempo shows. One of the things that was remarkable about this show is that there were students taking part that have performed in every single show these 10 past years!

The second part was a Tempo’s fun and quirky version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The show was, as always, amazing and inspiring and a reflection of the really hard work of all the students and teachers of Tempo Dance and Theatre School.

The Municipality of Deryneia Donating to Asylum Seekers Representatives of the Municipality of Deryneia headed by Mayor Andros G. Karagiannis and the members of the Municipal Council, Mr. Andreas Panagiotou and Mr. Andreas Grigoriou, visited the Reception and Accommodation Centre for Applicants for International Protection in Kofinou in the Larnaca area.

The purpose of the visit was to offer basic necessities, clothing and footwear to the Centre’s staff. The items were donated by the ‘People's Bazaar’, which operates under the responsibility of the Municipality's Social Welfare and Care Committee and with the support of several volunteers and donors.

They were welcomed by volunteers and several of the asylum seekers that live in the Centre.

By Deryneia Municipality Have you had a charity or community event? A Birthday Anniversary or Wedding Celebration? Or do you have information you would like to share about our community? Send in your stories, notices and announcements to us with a minimum of one high resolution picture and we will do our best to print them in our next edition of Daxi. Send your contributions to: info@thedaxigroup.com Deadline for each issue is 12th of the month. Don't forget to include your full name and telephone number in case we need to clarify details with you.

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6th Christmas Avenue

Stardust Raise Money For Cancer Support

The 6th Christmas Avenue was successfully held on Sunday 10th of December 2017 in the Municipality of Deryneia.

The Stardust team throughout the summer were collecting donations during their shows and were selling key rings with all profits going to charity. In addition to that, Kieran Whitley-Beckwith, Owner and Director of the Stardust Variety Show did a charity skydive and he collected more donations.

Eleftherias Avenue was turned into a pedestrian street from 10:30am until 5:00 pm and many local and foreign residents, young and old, from Deryneia and the surrounding area had the chance to enjoy an all-day artistic program and activities in a festive Christmas atmosphere.

The program began with a parade of participants at Christmassy Eleftherias Avenue and it also included dances, music and fashion shows. The shopkeepers satisfied their clientele with Christmas offers in their products and the Organised Groups of the Municipality participated with their own kiosks, while stilt walkers and Santa Claus entertained the young children.

They managed all together from April until October to gather up the amazing amount of ÂŁ4,571.95 which was donated to the Macmillan Cancer Support! Well done Stardust team!

By Deryneia Municipality

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U P C O MIN G EVENTS LARNACA Event: EXHIBITION Where: Municipal Gallery Date and Time: 8th December 2017 - 31 January 2018, Monday to Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm & 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Exhibition with works by the German artist Horst Weiestall ‘Every Centre a Periphery’. Organised by Larnaca municipality and Loukia and Michael Zambela Art Museum.

Contact: Larnaca Municipality 24653333 Event: EPIPHANY CELEBRATIONS Where: St Lazarus Church and Larnaca Pier (marina) Date and Time: Saturday 6st January, after the church service around 11:00am Cost: Free of charge Info: Celebration on the occasion of the Epiphany Day Contact: Larnaca Municipality 24653333 Event: FUN QUIZ Where: St. Helena’s Church, Larnaca Date and Time: Wednesday, 17th January at 7:00pm Cost: €2 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 you own, you can join a team on the night. You will be most welcome! Wine or soft drinks are refreshments will be sold at the event.

Contact: 99278599 Event: BOOK SALE Where: St. Helena’s Church, Larnaca Date and Time: Wednesday, 31st January at 10:00am 1:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Thousands of second hand books on sale from €0.50 each. Coffee will be served too.

Contact: Doug on 96273476

Event: EXPLORE SCALA, GUIDED WALK Where: Meet at Larnaca Fort Date and Time: Weekly on Friday at 10:00am Cost: Free of charge Info: With an experienced guide, explore the area between St. Lazarus and Mackenzie Beach. Visit craft workshops and see authentic Cypriot art. Walk around the old Turkish sector and see Larnaca’s history.

Contact: Larnaca Tourism Board on 24657070 Event: LARNACA GUIDED WALK – LARNACA PAST AND PRESENT Where: Meet at CTO office behind Sun Hall Hotel Date and Time: Weekly on Wednesday at 10:00am Cost: Free of charge Info: This walk covers the history of Larnaca and its development, focusing on the role that the sea had throughout the centuries.

Contact: Larnaca Tourism Board on 24657070

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02/01 Happy Mew Year Day for Cats 04/01 World Braille Day 07/01 I’m Not Going to Take It Anymore Day 10/01 World Laughter Day

Event: OROKLINI COMMUNITY CHOIR Where: Oroklini Council Offices, lower theatre Date and Time: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10:00am 12:00pm Cost: €2 per week to cover costs Info: A friendly community choir led by singer and musician Claire Saul. Come along and join us in our rehearsals for our next event. No previous experience necessary, no auditions.

Contact: Claire Saul on 99935637

11/01 International Parity at Work Day 14/01 International Kite Day 16/01 International Hot and Spicy Food Day 17/01 Ditch New Year's Resolution Day 18/01 World Religion Day 21/01 National Hugging Day

Event: BIRD WATCHING AND BASKET WEAVING AT THE LAKE Where: Oroklini Lake, Restolake Restaurant (lakeside) Date and Time: Weekly on Monday at 10:15am – 12:30 Cost: Free of charge Info: A visit to Oroklini lake that combines bird watching with tradition! Visitors can firstly enjoy bird-watching at the nearby watchtower of the lake. Followed by helping to prepare traditional delicacies at Restolake, which you will also sample. Thereafter, there will be a traditional basket weaving workshop. A scheme run by Larnaca Tourism Board for the winter period. All welcome.

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27/01 International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust 27/01 National Geographic Day 27/01 International Fun at Work Day 31/01 International Street Children's Day

FAMAGUSTA Event: CELEBRATION FOR NEW YEAR Where: Main Square in Paralimni Date and Time: Tuesday 2nd January at 4:00 Cost: Free of charge Info: Cutting the New Year’s Cake for children and adults and giving away lots of gifts.

Contact: Paralimni Municipality 23819300 Event: LEVENTIKI CRETAN DANCES - SONGS Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday 4th January at 8:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Performance from the Music & Dancing Group ‘Aradippos - Karotseris’ Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: CYPRIOT & GREEK TRADITIONAL DANCES Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday 11th January at 8:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Performance by Deryneia Municipal Dancing Group Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: VIOLIN AND PIANO RECITAL Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday 18th January at 8:00pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Performing in the recital are Andreas P. Nicolaou the violin and Kyriakos Kyriakou the piano.

Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300

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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

Oh, Yes They Did It! Yes, they really did! The Dhekelia Theatre Club pulled off a brilliant performance of the pantomime ‘Mother Goose’!

I was lucky enough to attend the last performance of this year’s panto and was once again royally entertained.

Everything about the evening was superb, each little detail is thought about and it is a real treat for everyone. In fact, I feel it is the very start of the Christmas festivities and I think many other people feel the same way.

For the duration of the performance, we are terribly, typically British, one might almost expect to see snow outside the theatre on leaving, not a balmy Cypriot evening breeze! Of course, the humour in this pantomime was just what we wanted, pure slapstick!

As usual, there were some brilliant performers. Mother Goose herself (or should I say himself!) was brilliantly cast in this role and wonderfully convincing; well done to Steven Guy. His counterpart, a nasty baddy called Demon Night, played by Shaun Reid, was suitably very scary indeed! The beautiful goose Priscilla was so sweet and attuned to acting to the audience; Erin Maddams played her so well.

So many wonderful performances in a large cast who knew how to play proper old-fashioned panto. There was a lot of audience participation, as is the traditional way with pantomime and everybody helped to pull this off. There was a large chorus, gentlemen, ladies and children too; all were very good. The music was played well too by the orchestra and this added to the professionalism of the whole thing. Claire Saul and Michelle Howarth were instrumental in making sure the choreography and singing were spot-on and everybody was superb.

The massive team effort which such a production demands was evident in not only the slick timing and professionalism of the actors but also in the wonderful props and colourful set designs and painting, and also in the sound and lighting systems which worked brilliantly. The amazing costumes were a credit to Nikki Allgood, as she made 120 of them!

Many more behind the scenes people were responsible in their own way for helping to make the production so memorable, those dealing with the box office, stage crew and of course the bar staff who made sure everybody had refreshments on the night.

Stage Manager, Alistair McGregor, assisted by his Stage Crew helped to make sure everything ran properly and of course, the Producer and Director, Josephine M. Smith (Jo), is to be congratulated for her vision and her hard work in making sure that this pantomime was probably Dhekelia Theatre Club’s best production yet.

If you are interested in taking part in future Dhekelia Theatre Club’s productions or helping with backstage including costumes etc., then please refer to the Facebook page for further information.

Can’t wait for next year’s production!

Helen Barrett Larnaca Community Writer

Have you had a charity or community event? A Birthday Anniversary or Wedding Celebration? Or do you have information you would like to share about our community? Send in your stories, notices and announcements to us with a minimum of one high resolution picture and we will do our best to print them in our next edition of Daxi. Send your contributions to: info@thedaxigroup.com Deadline for each issue is 12th of the month. Don't forget to include your full name and telephone number in case we need to clarify details with you.

Tis The Season!

Over the last year or so, the Oroklini Community Choir has gone from strength to strength. Not only has it increased in size to over forty members but is growing in reputation too.

For the festive season, the first performance of the Oroklini Community Choir was on 8th of December for its second Christmas Carols and Songs Show. The venue was at Oroklini’s Council Office’s Theatre and there was a large audience in attendance. Under the leadership of Claire Saul, the mixed choir sang a wonderful repertoire of Carols and Christmas songs. As well as the Choir, there was a solo performance from Mick Allgood on saxophone with some beautiful tunes for Christmas. There were also dance performances from the students of the Nea Genia Dance School (Oroklini) who charmed the audience with their Christmas-themed dances.

There was a Grand Raffle with more than 50 prizes, donated kindly by local businesses and organisations as well as individuals. Over €700 was raised and this went to the charity ‘Holiday of A Lifetime’ which provides holidays for under privileged children.

From their enthusiastic response, the audience were very happy with the Carol Concert and the next venue for the Oroklini Community Choir was at the turning on of the Christmas lights in the village Centre in Oroklini. It was a lovely, festive atmosphere with the huge Christmas Tree and free warming refreshments on hand. Other performers from the village took part including the children from the local school. Father Christmas was in attendance too!

Oroklini Community Choir also took part in a Carol Concert at the Kama Lifestyle in Pernera and this was very well received. A wonderful evening was had by all and the choir had very good feedback from everyone.

At both performances, Richard Fairhead was the soundman and is to be congratulated for his sterling work and commitment to make the lovely sound we heard from the choir. Without his expertise the concerts would not have had the impact and magical sound the audience enjoyed!

The choir has also sung at Larnaca Community Church and were made most welcome and after their singing they were treated to a delicious lunch! In addition to that they appeared at The Oasis and Terra Santa in Larnaca, helping to bring some festive cheer to the residents there.

If you would like to join the Oroklini Community Choir, please phone Claire Saul on 99935637. Also on their Facebook page.

Helen Barrett Larnaca Community Writer

Christmas Bazaar - Cyprus Autism Association A Christmas bazaar took place in Pervolia, Larnaca on the 19th of November 2017. All proceeds were donated to the Cyprus Autism Association, who organised the bazaar and through great teamwork they managed to collect the amount of €1,400!

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

Across 1. Assortment (7) 5. Group of insects (5) 8. Large herbivorous mammal (5) 9. Pagan (7) 10. Unfeigned (7) 11. Ledge (5) 12. Lifted (6)

14. Appraise (6) 17. Notions (5) 19. Fruit (7) 21. Direction (7) 22. Taut or rigid (5) 24. Days of the month (5) 25. Embroiled (7)

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Down 1. Chart (3) 2. Inert gas (5) 3. Dissimilar (7) 4. Reverberated (6) 5. Photos (5) 6. Attain (7) 7. Public declaration (9)

10. Decorated food (9) 13. Imprecise (7) 15. Abridge (7) 16. Captured (6) 18. Secret agents (5) 20. Invalidate (5) 23. Conclusion (3)

1. The heavily hyped end-November shopping day of mass brawling for bargains in UK stores in 2014 is called?

2. Name the black US singer - songwriter who died in 2013, famed early in his career for memorably opening the 1969 Woodstock Festival with a two-hour set? (1st letter 1st name) 3. Daniel Goleman was responsible for popularising and defining what management and behavioural concept in his eponymously titled (i.e. the title is also the subject) 1995 book? (1st letter 1st word) 4. A Person attracted to that which is foreign especially people’s manners or cultures?

5. What does the business acronym I.P.O. stand for? (1st letter 1st word) 6. In Turkish language/custom ‘teşekkür ederim’ and ‘sağ olun’ mean: 7. In 2014 Belgium became the first country in the world to legalise what controversial treatment of terminally ill people?

8. Which famous Portuguese single-named footballer and top scorer of the 1966 World Cup died in 2014?

9. Which global restructuring group (GRG) of which major UK bank was accused of fraudulently repossessing and selling assets of distressed small business customers? (1st letter 1st word) 10. Which nation in 2014 saw the abdication of Juan Carlos and the ascension of Felipe VI?

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Chop Sticks - Corinne Codoucas Blueberries - Athos Xeros

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This is the year for Aquarius. Your decisions will lay the foundation of your growth during the year. Your main focus will be on increasing your wealth and due to your hard efforts, you will be able to make this year a profitable one and your financial status will enhance. Long journeys will take place. You will take wise and productive decisions. Your state of health will be strong and you will get rid of any past illness. Your quality of work will improve along with your output and you'll be able to impress your colleagues with your way and management skills. Marital life will have an essence of love and affection. However, the first two months are a bit challenging, as there may be some tiffs or health issues of your spouse. Those in love relations, this year will demand more focused attention and to understand each-other very well. Students will do hard work and children will face some irritation but your love and care will let them flourish. Overall, a positive and progressive year for you.

Pisces need to take care of their health throughout the year, especially until October. A stressful and workaholic nature may trouble you. At the work place, you will put your extra efforts to get desired results. January may be quite a challenging period for finance, hence postpone any big deal for February. Thereafter your income will increase with a good flow. An undesired journey may take place.

Marital life will be in good essence and your spouse will extend their best efforts to help you in all endeavours.

Your relationship between you and your spouse will strengthen and you’ll be able to achieve many things together. You may change your current residence due to professional obligations. Children will be naughty but you should push them hard to behave. You will also go for shortcuts in life that will give you good results but later, you need to stop them. After October, you will see many positive changes in life. Overall, this year will be a year where you should give your health priority and maintain balance in all walks of life.

Horoscope for Aries in 2018 predicts that the beginning of the year will be full on energy and determination.

Initially you may face some challenges but you will be able to bounce back quickly. Wise decisions will bring good news for you throughout the year. A lot of positive changes in your life is expected. Domestic life might be in chaos, as you might feel lack of contentment and happiness at home due to a hectic schedule and skipping meals. The first two months might not stay that easy on health. Income will increase and you will rise in career.

Your professional ventures will be successful and highly influential and you will make a name for yourself.

Long journeys will be fruitful and beget good results. After the middle of October, earnings might reduce a bit and hard work will be required. The health of children might fluctuate.

Marital life will demand more of your time and commitment and gradually you will be able to win the other’s heart. Occasional detachment from work is likely. Overall, a good and progressive year for you.

Beginning with some aggression which might affect you adversely, you need to focus on health. Gradually, you will gain willpower and wish to achieve something. Throughout the year, you need to work really hard in order to gain success. Some disappointment in work is also likely to happen. After October, your finances will increase and your marital life will gain bliss. Some short trips will beget good results; you may go for pilgrimage. Children will flourish and perform well. You need to avoid disputes and clashes, as they may trouble you with wealth losses.

During the first two months, stay away from any controversy or scandal, as it may harm your image. However, you will be quite fast in life to face challenges. The possibility of a health issue is there, so keep a watch over your food, as you may gain in weight.

You may spend on spouse and religious pursuits. Overall it is going to be an average year where you will learn many new things. You will have a good marital life and financial position.

During the first month, you have to watch your words, as they may trouble you with clashes. You may go away from your residence in order to expand your work and there you will earn very well, but it will keep you away from your loved ones. So, a balance will be required in personal as well as professional life. Children will be naughty, but they will be keen to learn new things and will do well in their fields. If unmarried, during the year till mid December, you may tie the knot with your desired partner. Your lasting dream of marrying your beloved will finally come true. Expenditure will be excessive during the last quarter of the year. Your health may be fluctuating and you may feel some issues related to airy diseases, joint pains, etc. Stay away from coarse food. Business will bring more benefits during the year.

Your past hard work will lay foundation of your professional success. Overall, this year will provide you with many opportunities to grow and succeed.

You will feel more energy around you and may wish to lead others. Some of your loved ones may not understand you well and this may become a reason for sour relationships. Domestic life will be harmonious with some occasional tiffs. Avoid arguing with family members and try to solve things by talking and communicating peacefully. You will gain in reputation and profile at work. Your social status will also increase. The main focus should be on your health, as the chance of developing a chronic disease is there. You may feel lack of happiness in your marital life. You need to avoid heated arguments to keep your marital life alive. Expenditure will be excessive. Earning will be there, but you should control your excessive expenditure, as it may create imbalance in your finance. Students will do well and children will gain determination. You will enjoy a lavish life, as your intention throughout the year will be on enjoying life and spendings, for which, you will work hard. Overall, this year will be quite favourable with some challenges.

2018 Horoscope Special

You will gain interest in religious and virtuous pursuits. The health of siblings may suffer during January - February but you will have increased valour. Your love life will face mixed phases. On one side, you will face some misunderstandings, but on the other side you will enjoy a fresh breeze of love with your loved one. Your actions will lead you to the road of success.

Any effort made in the right direction will lead you towards success, only if you do not postpone things for later and work hard. However, you should avoid laziness. Marital bliss will increase. You will feel that your life is going ahead and situations are coming in your way and you will rise financially.

Children will have to put extra efforts and you need to take care of them; also support them in their endeavours.

Chances of foreign journeys are very bright. Pregnant women should take care during January - February. After mid of October, domestic life as well as professional life will see positive changes. You will also gain in status publically.

This is going to be a high achieving year for you. Ample opportunities will beget good financial results. Your social circle will highly activate and you will rise in social status too. Good time will be spent with friends and loved ones. Students may face lack of concentration. Hence, hard work will be the key to success. You will enjoy a good professional life. Your undertakings will meet with success.

Any long awaited desire will be fulfilled.

Inflow of income will be good throughout the year. In January, some unexpected gain is likely to come. After October, this increase will be even more. You may have gains through your spouse, but he/she may feel low on energy till October or any health complication may arise. However, you will get full support from them. You may need to go away from family for some official reasons or working away.

A sacred ceremony will take place in your family. A new addition to the family is also possible. Overall, this year will be more beneficial for you in all terms. All you need is to maintain peace in domestic life.

The beginning of the year will be in energetic mode but aggression will be there, which needs to be controlled to enjoy domestic as well as marital bliss.

Your health may be low between January - March. Work place will be a good place where your ideas will get shape and you will be able to manage things in your favour. Colleagues will be quite neutral. Hence, you should depend on your own capabilities.

There are chances of increase in earnings in January to March. After that, your own efforts will lead to new ventures. There will be lack of contentment and happiness in domestic life as you may feel detached and may not be able to give the required time to your domestic life.

This will require your attention. Short journeys and a few long trips abroad are on cards. Children will be fine and will enjoy good life. After March, marital life will be progressive. Overall, a progressive year for you. You should focus on increasing income avenues.

This year will come with some challenges and if you are ready for them, the achievements are there for you. Your health may see a decline during January to March; thereafter you will get rid of such issues and gain strength. You will dominate over your opponents. As far as finance is concerned, during the year and especially until October, you will have excessive expenditure. After October, good results will be seen more efficiently. You need to check before any investments. Do not trust blindly relating to monetary transactions or even the handling of money. This is a year where you should tighten up your laces and get ready to work more to get good income. Those interested in going abroad for education, this year is perfect for them. Children will enjoy life and become naughty. Domestic life will be in harmony during most of the year. Marital life will bring good results. Spouse will be enterprising and supportive in all your endeavours.

The workplace will be quite challenging but progressive. Overall, mixed results will be seen.

This year will provide you with several opportunities to grow further in life.

Your determination will be high enough to make this year a perfect one. Income flow will increase until March. Finance will not be a reason to worry about. Your inclination will be to increase earning avenues and you may earn through more than one source. However, avoid becoming a workaholic, as it may affect your health. March to May looks a bit low and after October, some health issues are possible. Try to eat healthy and do not nibble on street food, as they are unhygienic and made of bad-quality ingredients. Drive carefully. Children will be laborious and students will perform very well. Domestic life will be good and harmonious with some occasional issues. However, you should avoid the feeling of detachment or lack of contentment in domestic life.

Marital life will beget good results, but the health of a spouse may give you hiccups. Love life will gain strength.

Domination over opponents will be there. Overall, a good year for you, health should be on check.

2018 will be a year where you will be able to understand what life is all about. On one side, your expenditure will be excessive and you will feel that your finance is being declined. On the other side, your health will give you hiccups. But you will get some foreign connections and through them your earnings will increase. At the workplace, you will gain in authority but stay away from any controversy.

Getting involved in any controversy might give you a bad name, with people pointing fingers at you even though you’re not guilty. Your profile and reputation at work will increase and you may get a new assignment or important project in your hand.

Maintain good relations with seniors, as they will extend their favours.

Domestic life will flourish and a bond of togetherness will gain more strength.

In marital life, some misunderstanding will take place which you should avoid.

After October, your married life will also improve and you will enjoy a good personal life. Overall, a year to excel in life and improve your weaknesses.

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REVIEWS - MUSIC - BOOKS - FILMS - OPINIONS

Album Review: Songs of Experience, U2

Movie Review: Daddy’s Home 2

The Irish rock band U2 released on the 1st of December 2017 their fourteenth studio album called Songs of Experience.

Daddy's Home 2 is a 2017 American Christmas comedy film directed by Sean Anders and written by Anders and John Morris.

Songs of Experience is the companion release to 2014’s ‘Songs of Innocence’, the two titles drawing inspiration from a collection of poems, ‘Songs of Innocence and Experience’, by the 18th century English mystic and poet William Blake.

Following the events of the first film, Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad (Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell) join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children.

Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad Kurt (Mel Gibson) and Brad's gentle father Don (John Lithgow) arrive to turn the holiday upside down, along with Dusty’s conflict with his stepchild’s biological father Roger (John Cena).

After a sudden change in plans, the four men decide to take the kids to a luxury resort for a fun-filled getaway that turns into a hilariously chaotic adventure.

Whereas its predecessor explored the group members' adolescence in Ireland in the 1970s, Songs of Experience thematically is a collection of letters written by lead vocalist Bono to people and places closest to his heart.

The personal nature of the lyrics reflects a ‘brush with mortality’ that he had during the album's recording. The lyrics were inspired by the Irish poet, novelist and Trinity College Professor Emeritus Brendan Kennelly. He advised Bono to ‘write as if you were dead’ and that resulted in a collection of songs in a form of intimate letters to family, friends, fans or himself.

In November 2014 Bono was recovering from a serious bicycle accident and at this time he spent time song writing this album. The band worked on this album throughout 2015 while Innocence + Experience Tour was on the road. They continued working on the album through 2016 and it was complete by the end of 2016.

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Anthony Seacole - Sunset

Phil Parker - Chameleon

Florentina Arvanitaki - Pernera Sea

Gail Higgins St Nicholas Chapel, Dhekelia

Ros Bratton Fireworks Over Mackenzie

George W Parker Tree Near Kavo Greco

Eric Wootton Sunrise Over Vrysoulles

Gail Higgins Yacht at Cape Greco

Thank-you to everyone who has taken the time to send photos for The Gallery.

Open to Amateurs and Professionals. Each month we will feature a selection of reader’s pictures in our gallery and possibly select one for 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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Nicola Couchman Ayia Napa Monastery

Nicholas Richardson Sunrise at Larnaca Pier

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So, New Year is upon us, that time for making resolutions which you may or may not keep but it’s always worth giving it a go and perhaps it will lead to making a ‘New You’.

Resolutions don’t always have to be about giving things up or putting yourself through dire diets etc., it can be about trying out a new experience or doing something that makes things better for others and the bonus is you get to meet new people and perhaps find out something new about yourself and your abilities.

In Cyprus, we are very lucky to have a climate that means getting active outside isn’t quite as daunting or painful as in other climates; there are a wealth of walking groups and running groups, which give you a chance to do exercise, usually at not too athletic a pace and of course enjoy the lovely blue sky and sunshine. These groups also give you the chance to get to know areas off the beaten path as well as being a way to meet new people and socialise with them.

Of course, if you don’t fancy the outdoors there are a number of indoor heated pools where you can do a swim or exercise class or just enjoy keeping that swimming going until it is warm enough to brave the outdoor pools and sea. However, for a really invigorating experience you could join the merry band of swimmers that brave the water at Mackenzie beach all year round and at least you can get a warm drink straight after from one of the nearby cafés that stay open year-round.

If keeping fit isn’t really your thing but you want to meet new people then perhaps taking up a new activity or learning a new skill might be for you. There are lots of options to choose from whether it is learning Greek, singing in a choir, learning to play an instrument, joining a knitting, crochet or needlework group or trying out Golf, Ten Pin Bowling or Darts, just to mention a few. There is a wealth of options out there, as advertised in this month’s issue, so if you are invited to ‘come along’ to something, why not give it a go.

If you are still stuck for ideas of what to take on as a new year resolution then many of the local charities are always appreciative of new volunteers. There are various charity shops that need volunteer staff and animal charities that need people to help with the care of dogs and cats and to assist with fund raising events and you may have just the skills and enthusiasm they are looking for. Doing your bit for charities can be so rewarding for both you and the chosen charity and of course can lead to a long and fulfilling commitment that gives you purpose and motivation to get up and at it all year long.

So, let’s get out there and try something new and embrace 2018 and all that it has to offer.

Written by Kim Joynes

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Simple but Effective Wrapped Jar Planter Firstly, Happy New Year one and all! Hope that everyone had a good one and didn’t have to spend too much time recovering.

As it is now the start of a new year and everyone is a little tired from celebrations or a little busy preparing for the year ahead, I thought I would do something nice and easy for this month’s craft that anyone can do.

This method of twine wrapping can be used on pretty much anything (we have even used it on an empty pot noodle pot!) and is a simple way of creating an attractive and cheap planter, storage jar, vase or candle holder. Use it to wrap a plant pot as a gift or on a bottle to create a decorative item for your home. The possibilities are endless and all it really costs are a few Euro for your twine and your time.

What you will need: A Ball of Twine (or string) Super glue or Craft glue A clean jar, bottle, plant pot, or something similar (I would recommend something made of non-breakable material if you are doing this with your children)

How to do it: 1. Put a dab or line of glue where you wish your wrapping to start. Wait for it to be slightly tacky and then place the end of your twine into it.

2. Carefully keeping hold of your original end of twine slowly wrap it around your jar. Do this reasonably firmly to prevent sagging and every now and again push the twine down to ensure no gaps appear between wraps.

3. Wrap your desired amount of twine around your jar and then finish in the same way with a dab of glue to hold the final end in place.

4. Fill it! You can put anything in your jar or container, when it’s finished but normally I use these as gifts so place some decorative stones in the bottom then add some soil, add a herb or small plant and top of with soil and more decorative stones. You can then tie a ribbon around your jar and even add a gift label or care instructions.

I hope you have fun creating some pretty gifts and storage with this craft and wish everyone the best for a Happy and Healthy 2018!!

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 30

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HEALTH

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Anyone for Golf?

Golfer’s Elbow is the common name for medial epicondylitis. Such injuries are caused by overuse of the forearm muscles leading to a tear/inflammation of the tendons attached to the elbow region. Despite the name, it is common for inactive desk workers to develop these injuries from hours of repetitive computer/writing work. The individual usually performs activities above and beyond what they are accustomed to, resulting in pain in the elbow or forearm muscles. People may experience symptoms which range from pain while gripping objects, to constant unremitting ache. Many people who suffer from golfer’s elbow often report a history of pain that has existed for many months.

The flexor tendons are put under stress by activities which force the forearm outwards away from the body. These stresses occur as the wrist is cocked prior to throwing or in the golf swing from high backswing to just before the ball is hit. Some patients report an acute onset pain but the majority develop pain over a period. With osteopathic treatment, the muscle ache is reduced, the tightness lessened and the strength to grip, lift and carry improves.

The main symptoms of golfer’s elbow are an ache or pain over the front of the inner elbow which is worsened by repeated wrist bending and improved by rest. Hand, forearm, elbow and shoulder pain may be reported with grip weakness in the hand. If the ulnar nerve is involved, this can also contribute to the weakness and give pins and needles in the forearm.

Osteopaths work uniquely in that, considering how other areas such as shoulder/neck being stiff or wrist malfunction can influence elbow injuries. This is an important distinction from other forms of treatment because osteopaths believe that the body is connected in form and function allowing the tendon to heal, releasing trigger points/knots in the muscles and mobilizing the joints, thus stopping the muscles from over contracting. For many sufferers, complete recovery from elbow injuries involves resolving neck, shoulder and wrist problems.

Modification of the use of the arm is vital to prevent on-going stimulation of the condition, so altering the mechanics of swinging the golf club or other sporting activities is essential.

Patient education continues with the identification of aggravating activities and postures and the patient should be taught to avoid them.

It can take up to 3 months to help a golfer’s elbow depending on how chronic and how long you have had the problem but most of the treatment and management is done by the patient. The sooner you consult your osteopath, the quicker the recovery.

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THIS ARTICLE ‘ANYONE FOR GOLF?’ IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEE VIKKI WOOLLETT FOR AN INDIVIUAL OSTEOPATHIC 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

USEFUL INFORMATION Useful Telephone Numbers MAIN NUMBERS - EASTERN CYPRUS

Phone Numbers - Famagusta Region

Ambulance/Fire/Police: 112 Alcoholics Anonymous: 97798043 (8am-9pm) Aeronautical & Maritime Incidents: 1441 British High Commission: 22861100 Cyprus Samaritans: 77777267 (6pm-10pm Every Evening) Cyprus Tourism Office: 23721796 Cancer Support Line: 97760989 (9am-1pm Mon-Fri) Directory Enquiries: 11892 Drug Helpline: 1410 Drug Squad: 1498 Emergency Contact in the Event of Death: 23741212 (Paradise Funeral Services) Electricity Faults: 1800 Forest Fire Report: 1407 Larnaca Airport: 77778833 Pafos Airport: 77778833 Poison Control: 1401 Pregnancy Advice, Counselling & Support: 99859562 The Cyprus Kidney Association: 24652044

Private Doctor On Call: 90901433 Paralimni Hospital: 23200000 Police Station Headquarters: 23803030 24 Hour Pharmacy: 90901413 Water Supply Faults: 23819300 Alzheimer’s Support Centre: 23740022 (8am-8pm Mon-Sat) The Anglican Church in Ammochostos: St John’s, Deryneia: 99376551 Christ Church, Ayia Napa: 97839349 Daxi Information Center 23040940

Phone Numbers - Larnaca Region Private Doctor On Call: 90901432 General Hospital Larnaca: 24828768 Immigration Office Larnaca: 24864242 Larnaca Port: 24815225 Larnaca Town Police Station: 24804034 Water Supply Faults: 24363432 24 Hour Pharmacy: 90901414

Car Boots & Markets

Public Holidays 1st January 2018 (Mon) - New Years Day

Every Wednesday: Market - Ayia Thekla, from 8am

6th January 2018 (Sat) - Epiphany

Every Saturday: Farmers Market next to Deryneia Stadium, 8am

19th February 2018 (Mon) - Green Monday

Every Sunday: Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale - Livadia, from 8am

25th March (Sun) - Greek Independence Day

Autumn market at Ayia Thekla on Saturday 7th October starts at 1-00pm

Useful Websites Information & Advice

Sports & Leisure

Ministry Of Interior: (Immigration, Land & Surveys, Town Planning & Housing, Press & Information, Asylum, Civil Registry & Migration): www.moi.gov.cy Social Insurance & Benefits: www.ssa.gov Vat, Legislation, Cyprus & the EU: www.mof.gov.cy Road Transport Department: www.mcw.gov.cy Ministry Of Health: www.moh.gov.cy

Cyprus Climbing & Mountaineering Federation: www.komoaa.com Cyprus Golf Federation: www.cgf.org.cy Cyprus Dive Centre Association: www.dca-cy.com Cyprus Tennis Federation: www.tennis.com.cy Cyprus Cricket Association: www.cypruscricket.com Cyprus Football Association: www.cfa.com.cy Cyprus Cycling Federation: www.cypruscycling.com Cyprus Equestrian Federation: www.facebook.com/cyprusequestrianfederation Cyprus Rugby Federation: www.cyprus-rugby.com Cyprus Athletics Federation: www.koeas.org.cy Cyprus Hockey Association: www.cyprushockey.org Cyprus Basketball Federation: www.basketball.org.cy Cyprus Motorsport Federation: www.webcfm.com Cyprus Federation of Sport and Social Dance: www.sportdancecyprus.org/

Tourism & Travel Cyprus Tourism Association: www.visitcyprus.com Daxi Holiday Guide To Cyprus: www.daxiholidayguidetocyprus.com UK Government: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus Embassies In Cyprus: www.embassypages.com/cyprus

Coptic Wind Warnings Date

Name

21 Oct

El Saleebish

+26 Nov

El Micness

+6 Dec

Kassim

20 Dec

El Fadrel Saggra

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3 days

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3 days

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7 days

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+ Indicates a severe gale !!!

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2018 A Smart Year Smart Home & Smart Cars When talking about smart electronics, today’s world has so much more to offer than smartphones and tablet computers. Consumer electronics of all kind are becoming smarter by the day and this is now becoming visible in all aspects of our lives. The two most prominent industries: smart home and smart car.

The upcoming generation of products in these sectors will be focusing on getting to know their users as close as possible. By learning about the exact habits and routines of their user’s life, these smart electronics will make your life easier and more efficient. As an example lets imagine what a smart coffee machine would do. Such an everyday electronic item could notice and remember what times its user likes to have his hot beverage. As a result, it could be programmed to brew a fresh cup of coffee at these specific times, without you needing to lift a finger.

A second topic that is expected to play a major role in the future of these industry sectors is voice recognition. Thanks to the latest smart technology, recognition rates are increasing significantly. This technology can already be used to secure/access locked files or to command/activate an electronic device. It is, however, still not used that frequently by the everyday consumer. This is expected to change in the future now that this technology is rapidly developing both in the smart home and smart car industry.

Smart TV & Audio and Smartphones In this particular sector of consumer electronics, the future trends and changes will mainly be related to design and picture quality. Especially with TVs, the main area concerns the competition between OLED or LED and UHD or HDR. Each type of display is trying to differentiate itself by offering the sharpest, most detailed and vivid visuals.

Besides picture quality, another trend that can be seen in the smart TV industry is related to the design of the TV itself.

Displays are becoming larger, yet thinner all the time. In the future, it is even expected that major electronics companies such as Samsung will deliver ultra thin and flexible displays.

Energy efficiency and connectivity are other major topics that play an important role in each sector. Whether it’s TVs, audio or smartphones, all devices are searching to increase their efficiency and connectivity. For home audio appliances, streaming services and multi rooms these are considered key areas of interest. Regarding the latest smartphones, we’ll see an increased interest in increasing processing power. Along with that come secondary phone features such as dual lens cameras and bezel less displays. Last but not least, with respect to our smartphones, we also expect to see major developments in the fields of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

Article written by Sergio Gallo, B&G Vision Ltd Tel: +357 95121280, Email: info@bgvision.net or visit www.bgvision.net

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UK DOMESTIC FOOTBALL FA Cup 06 - 08 January: 3rd Round 08 January: 4th Round Draw 27 - 29 January: 4th Round 29 January: 5th Round Draw Caraboa EFL Cup (League Cup) 09 - 10 January: Semi-Final 1st Leg 23 - 24 January: Semi-Final 2nd Leg Checkatrade (EFL) Trophy Week commencing 08 January: 3rd Round Week commencing 22 January: 4th Round CRICKET England (MCC) Australia Tour 04 January: 5th Ashes Test 14, 19, 25, 26 & 28 January: One Day Internationals (5 match series) Local Cricket 21 January: Eastern Cyprus Cricket Club v Moufflons 30 overs (Deryneia 10am) For further details and future fixtures please see Eastern Cyprus Cricket Club Facebook page.

TENNIS 15 - 28 January: Australian Open ATHLETICS I could not find any international athletics events which are likely to be televised but for local UK athletics events (too many to list) see website http://www.thepowerof10.info/fixtures/fixtureslookup.aspx?datefrom=1-Jan-18&dateto=31-Jan-18 DARTS 27 - 28 January: PDC Unicorn Challenge Tour Weekend (Wigan) SNOOKER 02 - 05 January: Championship League - Round 1 (Coventry) 08 - 11 January: Championship League - Round 2 (Coventry) 14 - 21 January: Defabet Masters (London) 23 - 26 January: Championship League - Round 3 (Coventry) 27 - 30 January: China Open Qualifiers (Barnsley) 31 January - 04 February: D88 German Masters (Berlin) CYCLING 08 January: British Cyclo-cross National Championships (Bradford) 36

THE LATEST SPORTS AND EVENTS NEWS

LOCAL SPORTS - SCUBA DIVING AND SNORKELLING In case you missed it, you may be interested in this recent news article from www.newsincyprus.com about the planned dive sites off the Larnaca coast.

The creation of a new artificial reef by sinking a ship off the coast of Larnaca, in the Oroklini area, is to be delayed for over a year. The merchant vessel, built in 1965 in Germany, had sailed from Antikithira in Greece to the port of Vassiliko in October where it was to be stripped and cleaned ahead of its sinking off Larnaca in March 2018. Now, according to reports in the local Cyprus press, the sinking will be postponed until April of the following year. The reasons given for the delay are mainly due to the size and complexity of the operation. Given the large size of the ship there is a need to conduct a study on the specific methods of cleaning in order to launch a tender with exact specifications. Specialised companies need to be contacted for such cleaning with terms for removing certain materials from the old merchant ship.

It is estimated that deep cleaning the vessel to eliminate any possibility of marine pollution will take about 3-4 months. The ship, 63 metres long and 10 metres wide, will be the largest in Cyprus to be used specifically for the purpose of creating an artificial reef. It will eventually be sunk in an area with a depth of 30 metres in the seas near the Palm Beach Hotel. This location was selected following mapping of habitats and recording of biodiversity by the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. The scientific study also took measurements of sea currents, water purity and accessibility, and on the basis of the results this location was considered ideal. The area was selected over the other two examined, namely near the beach of Kastella and the sea near Larnaca airport.

According to the article in Haravgi it has also been decided to sink a second smaller boat in the same area. The boat, named LEF 1, was donated to the Petrolina Tourist Development Company and will be sunk at the point of the natural reef that exists in the sea behind the Palm Beach Hotel, at a depth of about 7-10 metres. The second vessel will be used to create a Snorkelling Park (diving with a sea mask) within the area of the artificial reef, which will also become a protected area.

If there are any other local sports you would like to see included please contact me by e-mail at barrettdg@yahoo.co.uk.

Doug Barrett - Daxi Sports Writer

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5 Tips to Finding the Right Car for You 1. Assess Your Needs You might be dreaming about which car you want but it’s best to think more about what you need the car for. Not just for the time being but for the future too.

For example: • what driving you are going to do, highway, normal streets or on-off roads?

• automatic or manual?

• are you going to be using the car for towing?

• what parking space do you have available?

• how many passengers do you need to carry?

• are going to be using a children’s seat?

• do you need a big or small boot?

• what safety features are important for you?

• in what weather are you going to be driving - normal, rainy, ice or snow?

2. Decide about Your Budget If you don’t pay cash for your new car, you will need to think about how much you are going to arrange for the payments of your purchase. Questions like how much can you afford to pay every month for it, is very important. If this is a vehicle you are going to be using for work you might consider instead of buying, to lease one as it can be more economic long term.

3. Consider Other Cars in the same Class If you have already set your heart on buying a specific car, check first similar cars in that class and category you are looking in, as there might be a new release that you haven’t seen. The car industry releases continuously new models, so by researching you might find a model that is very close to the one you have set your mind but more economic or more safe driving.

4. Consider the Cost of Owning a Car You might be between two cars to buy, that have the same price. Regardless of that, you must consider how much it will cost to service, insure and maintain. Therefore, before deciding which is the appropriate car for you, estimate how much the ownership of that car is going to cost you.

5. Arrange for a Test Drive After you have picked the car you like and is suitable for you, arrange with the car dealer to schedule a date and time for a test drive. Don’t forget that regardless of all the good features the car might have, you have to drive it and ‘see how it feels’.

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RECIPES - FOOD - DRINKS - INGREDIENTS - TIPS

Sticky Lemon Chicken An easy, low-fat recipe after the big feast of Christmas!

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 1 tablespoon clear honey Juice of 1 lemon 250ml chicken stock 1 tablespoon soy sauce 4 chicken breasts cut into chunks 1 tablespoons corn flour 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 carrots, finely sliced 1 red pepper, seeded and cut into chunks 140gr sugar snap peas Noodles or rice to serve METHOD In a jug, mix together the honey, lemon, stock and soy sauce and after set aside. Toss the chicken with the corn flour so it is completely coated. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Then fry the chicken until it changes colour and starts to become crisp around the edges. Add the carrots and red pepper and fry for 1 minute more. Pour the stock mixture into the pan, bring to a simmer and then add the sugar snap peas and bubble everything together for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender. Serve with noodles or rice.

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The ‘Spare’ Room I know it is January, but summer’s coming, bringing back sunshine and warmth, days on the beach and barbecues and a flock of summer visitors. It also brings back the spare room dilemma. Think about it, the first ones will probably arrive at Easter!

I well remember my whole family kipping down all over the house to give up our bedrooms for summer visitors (that’s what we called tourists in Cornwall in the 50’s/60’s) for B&B. Well, you make sacrifices to earn a bob or two, and if Airbnb is your bag, you probably still would. But here we’re talking about making everyone comfortable in their own space, without being resentful about losing yours.

Not many of us even have a dedicated spare room. If it was spare enough to be just for guests, it should really be called the guest room. But for most of us it is the home office, the playroom, the teenagers’ space, the all-the-other stuff-there-isn’t-space-for-anywhere-else room. It needs to be functional for all those things probably 300 days out of 365. Then it needs to convert to a comfortable space for parents, friends and anyone else who happens to want to visit Cyprus (and visit you of course).

Once the kids and teenagers have removed all their stuff (dream on), the other ‘stuff’ will have to be shoe-horned into the high cupboards (oh, for a loft). But while you’re at it, why not go through all of it and do some minimalizing? Sell or give it to charity?

Now for the sofa bed, and if it’s for elderly relatives, do make sure you buy one with a good mattress; pocket sprung will provide more support than foam. If the room is your home office, your table can be both a desk and a dressing table, so move the computer and replace it with a mirror, add a box of tissues and a vase of flowers and Bob’s your uncle. And very happy he’ll be sleeping in here too.

You will also need a desk chair that works as a dressing table chair, or maybe make a loose cover for your office chair (and you might even keep it on afterwards). Find stools that can double up as bedside tables. Ikea step stools are brilliant for this and the Frosta stool can be wall mounted.

You can then move the desk lamp to the bedside for late night reading. I put a couple of these ideas on my FB page.

A collapsible clothes rail is great if you can find one. If not, or there’s no room, fix a curtain rail to the wall for hangers. If that sounds a bit too permanent, you can replace the hangers with hooks afterwards and hang baskets and bags for all that ‘stuff’ which will find its way back in when everyone has gone!

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.facebook.com/cypruslivingspaces/ Find me on Houzz UK. A great site for interior design research, https://goo.gl/m5p4s8 Email: design@cypruslivingspaces.com 42

Children’s Compost Corner Squirting Cucumber Plants Growing now in the fields and on the road sides you will often see this unusual plant and after reading this article I am sure you will keep an eye out for them.

It is a native to the Mediterranean region, often considered a weed, it is a fragile vine with small greenish-yellow flowers and the blossoms are bisexual and symmetrical. The plant is part of the Gourd family and has thick haired stems that spread out around 24 inches across the ground; it bears 2 inch blue-green hairy fruits that can catapult when touched, up to 20-30 feet away from the plant, so be careful if you try to knock a seed pod off, that it does not hit you in the face like it did to me! The pod contains high levels of cucubitacins which can be fatal if ingested. Its Latin name is Ecballium Elacterium which is from the Greek Ekballein meaning to throw out, referring to the ejection of the seeds. Hope you find some but be on your guard, they are very quick.

Transforming Your Garden After talking with one of my neighbours I thought of an idea.

In their garden they planted some yucca trees that over the years have grown too big and have taken over, not just the planting area but also the paving. He had cut all the tops off and was enquiring how to get the root ball out, which would prove very difficult. Instead of trying to dig them up I thought he could utilise them by cutting the tops down and hollowing out the centres to create a planter, fill it with compost and fill it with whatever flowers you like, you could even plant ivy that would grow down over the stumps and some flowering plants in the centre. He could also chop the trees down and make bird feeders by putting a platform on the top or make all the stumps the same height and place a plank on the top to create a seating area.

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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A Positive for the Property Market for 2018!

Happy New Year to our wonderful Daxi readers from your property team at Island Homes!

A New Year is always a new start and we believe that 2018 is going to be an incredible year for the Famagusta region.

All of the work that has gone into the area over in recent times is really starting to pay off and there are many exciting new projects on the horizon. We believe that, early in 2018, the tender will be awarded for the Paralimni Marina contract and work will start this year. The Ayia Napa Marina is well under way and there is once again talk of a golf course in the Famagusta region.

The new hotels, increase in tourism (we are amazed to see so many red plates throughout November and December) and general upgrading of the Eastern side of Cyprus are all very welcome and give a great boost of confidence to investors and home buyers from abroad.

There is also a lot of anticipation for a number of projects soon to be announced for the Larnaca region in 2018, so watch this space!

Confidence is being restored in the property market in Cyprus, many positive moves have happened over recent years in favour of owners and these continue to improve.

It is anticipated that, during 2018, the ‘trapped buyers’ law will also be amended to provide further protection for some 70,000 people who bought during the last property boom and are still awaiting their title deeds. The law that was introduced in 2015 was flawed to some extent and the lawmakers are working on amendments to further assist these transactions.

We go into a new year with nothing but positive vibes for the future of the property industry in Cyprus and we wish you all a healthy, wealthy and happy 2018!

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 While there are many benefits to owning a property in an apartment building, development or resort, there are also additional concerns. This is why it’s essential when purchasing property with communal facilities, that you properly understand the unique aspects relating to communal property ownership.

This Issue: Committee Member Liability Insurance If you are a member on a building’s management committee this is one of the most important articles for you. As a member of the committee you are an elected official of the property owners. You have an appropriate ‘Duty of Care’ to those owners you represent, to act always in the best interests of the property owners, and to manage, administrate and maintain the building in accordance with the Regulations.

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

Visit my free information portal for advice and information on all aspects of Apartment and Communal property ownership www.CyprusCommunalGuide.com or email advice@CyprusCommunalGuide.com.

Want to view the complete set of regulations?

A high resolution, indexed copy of the Property Regulations can be downloaded at www.Download-IPA.com or on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06WLPZG35/.

Author: Russell Flick is an award winning communal property specialist, public speaker and author of the ‘Ultimate Committee Handbook’, www.CyprusCommunalGuide.com / www.RussellFlick.com

You take on a responsibility and with this responsibility comes some risk. This applies to both the individual committee member and the management committee as a whole. If This article is for informational purposes only and does not you fail to meet your ‘Duty of Care’ you can be found negli- constitute legal advice. ©2017 Russell Flick. All Rights gent, which can leave you open to civil and/or criminal liability. Reserved.

I have previously mentioned many good reasons to join your building’s management committee in my articles and books.

While there is increased liability by taking one of these committee positions, in my opinion, the benefits from being in direct control of your significant financial investment far outweigh its risks and you can reduce this risk by taking out a dedicated committee liability insurance coverage.

However, the vast majority of building public liability policies do not cover any additional coverage for legal expenses or compensation awards against the committee for any claim by a property owner or public authority.

As I deal with many apartment buildings and resorts through my communal management company and in my role as the founder of www.CyprusCommunalGuide.com, I have extensive contacts within the property industry and one of these contacts works for one of the major insurance providers on the island. After explaining the problem, we worked together to design a new insurance product specifically to cover this extra liability of the committee. This was then accepted by the underwriters and rolled out as a new product. After seeing this product in the market many insurance companies followed suit and created similar products. However, few advertise it or include it by default in the standard policy.

I recommend to always ask for additional coverage for the committee’s liability when taking out your buildings insurance policy. Make sure that they fully understand that this is not general or public liability. It needs to specifically cover the committee for any civil/criminal claims against them by a property owner or government/regulatory body.

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LAW - FINANCES - YOUR RIGHTS - INVESTMENTS - ADVICE - GUIDANCE

Family Law in Cyprus In Cyprus, the majority of the cases that are related to family matters, such as divorce, property relations, marital relations, custody and maintenance of a child are resolved by Family Courts. Under certain circumstances the family matters are resolved by the President of the District Court or the Family Courts of the Religious Groups.

For the Family Courts to have jurisdiction it is an important requirement that one of the parties or both parties are resident in Cyprus for a continuous period of three months or more. However, if the dispute involves property relation, then there is no need for any of the parties to be residents in Cyprus.

A decision issued by a Court of another country can be enforced in Cyprus, provided that Cyprus has an agreement with that particular country for mutual recognition and enforcement of judicial decisions with the country issuing the decision. If the country issuing the decisions is an EU Member State, then the enforcement will be effected by using the EU Regulations.

Regarding a divorce, the dissolution of civil marriage in Cyprus is granted in Cyprus Family Courts once the applicant files an application at the Family Court. In case of religious marriage, the spouse applying for the divorce must first notify in writing, according to Article 3(1) of L.22/90, the Bishop of the area where the applicant lives, stating the grounds for the divorce.

The most common reason for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the marital relationship which makes the continuation of the marriage irrevocable for the applicant.

In case of property relations, each spouse retains all the rights they have on their personal property. Only property that was commonly acquired after the marriage may be divided or regulated by a court order. The contribution of a spouse is presumed to be 1/3 of the increase of the value of the property unless it is proved otherwise.

Our Law firm is one of the oldest and most reputable law firms in Cyprus and we specialise in Family law.

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Being a Parent – Part 1 Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having your first.

At Home 1st baby: You spend a good bit of every day just gazing at the baby.

2nd baby: You spend a bit of everyday watching to be sure your older child isn’t squeezing, poking or hitting the baby.

3rd baby: You spend a little bit of every day hiding from the children.

Your Clothes 1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your doctor confirms your pregnancy.

2nd baby: You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.

3rd baby: Your maternity clothes ARE you regular clothes.

Preparing for the Birth 1st baby: You practice your breathing religiously.

2nd baby: You don’t bother practicing because you remember that last time, breathing didn’t do a thing.

3rd baby: You ask for an epidural in your 8th month.

Going Out 1st baby: The first time you leave your baby with a sitter, you call home 5 times.

2nd baby: Just before you walk out the door, you remember to leave a number where you can be reached.

3rd baby: You leave instruction for the sitter to call only if she sees blood.

Baby Clothes 1st baby: You pre-wash your new-born’s clothes, colour-coordinate them and fold them neatly in the baby's little bureau.

2nd baby: You check to make sure that the clothes are clean and discard only the ones with the darkest stains.

3rd baby: Boys can wear pink, can't they?

Pacifier 1st baby: If the pacifier falls on the floor, you put it away until you can go home and wash and boil it.

2nd baby: When the pacifier falls on the floor, you squirt it off with some juice from the baby's bottle.

3rd baby: You wipe it off on your shirt and pop it back in.

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Pet of the Month This month we are featuring Jemimah, a small black and white short haired pointer cross. Jemimah is a very clever little dog who found her own way to the Argos Sanctuary. She was trying to reach us when she got caught in between the back fence of the Argos boarding kennels and the local farmer's land. We had to cut through our fence to free her and when we finally reached her she was really pleased to see us, showed no aggression and immediately settled in with the staff and other dogs and cats at the Sanctuary. She has a beautiful nature with a lovely temperament and would fit in well in any environment.

Happy New Year everybody! Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year!

Bet you all had lots of treats including chocolate and I’m sure some of you couldn’t resist and gave some to your pet. Those puppy eyes looking up at you as you unwrap your chocolate drooling (both of you!). Well I’m here to tell you to stop! And for God’s sake hide any chocolate boxes that your dog might be able to get at. You see it’s ok for us humans to eat chocolates but did you know that chocolate can make your dog very ill?

Chocolate contains a substance known as methylxanthines (specifically caffeine and theobromine). Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid found in cocoa plant.

Humans easily metabolise theobromine but dogs do not, allowing it to build up to toxic levels in their system.

Your dog will feel sick depending on the type and amount of chocolate it has consumed. I know of a case where 20 ounces of milk chocolate killed a 20-pound dog and another case where just 6 ounces of dark semisweet chocolate killed again a 20-pound dog!

So, as you can see giving dark chocolate to your dog is like poisoning it. If your dog gets his paws on a large amount of chocolate it could be fatal. Effects on giving chocolates verify from the amount and type of chocolate your dog has consumed. Chocolate can cause vomiting, lethargy, convulsions, diarrhea, extreme thirst, seizures and even a heart attack. If this happens then please take your pet to your veterinarian as soon as possible.

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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Jemimah can be seen at Argos Animal Sanctuary, Ormideia, which is open 7 days a week from 11am until 3:30pm. Or you can telephone Julia on 99599240 for any additional information about Jemimah or if you want to adopt a dog or cat.

More dogs and cats looking for homes are shown on the Argos webpage www.argossanctuary.com and our Facebook page Argos Animal Sanctuary.

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BUSINESS AND SERVICES FATCATZ MOBILITY SHOP Advice, Sales and Rentals of Disability Equipment. Certified First Aid Courses. Also, Giant Games For Weddings and Parties For Hire. 31 Eleftherias, (opposite SNOB) Deryneia.

Open 10am - 1pm and 4pm - 6pm Weekdays, Wednesdays pm Closed.

TEL: 99297750 CHIROPODIST - FULLY QUALIFIED - THROUGHOUT EASTERN CYPRUS Mandy Psaras MSSCh. MBChA. - Treatment of Corns, Callus, Fungal Infections, Ingrown Nail, Orthotics, Verrucae.

Diabetic Footcare, Footcare Products & Free Advice.

TEL: 99401903 or EMAIL: chiropodycyprus@gmail.com GET FIT AT FITWORX AND HAVE FUN! At Fitworx Fitness in Paralimni, we welcome everyone regardless of age, gender or fitness level, we keep fit by having fun. Classes include Body Attack, Body Combat, Body Step, Body Pump, Grit, TRX, Tabata Circuits, Ab’s Attack & even Kid’s classes.

TEL: Sara 97608268 or EMAIL: sarandsi@hotmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/fitworxfitness CRESCENDO MUSIC SCHOOL - MARIANNA KNAIS QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED MUSIC TEACHER Piano, Voice, Guitar (Classic & Electric), Violin, Bouzouki, Music Theory and Music for Kids. Located near the traffic lights in Deryneia.

TEL: 99538868 or EMAIL: mariannas60@hotmail.com PODIATRIST/CHIROPODIST - PARALIMNI Vasou Podiatry - Newly refurbished ground floor premises.

Services include: Corns, Nails, Orthotics/Insoles, Verrucae, Diabetic Foot and many more. Home visits available.

131 Griva Digeni, Paralimni (near LIDL) For more information: Podiatrist, Kleanthis Vasou TEL: 23823000/99955900 or EMAIL: vasou_podiatry@cytanet.com.cy www.vasoupodiatry.com LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (reg. no. 380) Stephanie Kyriacou, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Hons - London) Services include: Psychotherapy - Cognitive Behavioural therapy - Psychological Support - Couples Therapy Parent Consultations - Life coaching - Grief Counselling & Support - & more TEL: 96425102 or EMAIL: Kyriacou.stephanie@gmail.com

FOR SALE FOR SALE – PICTURE FRAMES Large selection of good quality picture frames, various sizes. Smallest 18x14cm, largest 80x40cm. €70 TEL: 99585334 54

FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT 5 Andrea Charalampidi Street, Dasoupoli area by the Police Head Quarter in Nicosia. 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Toilets, Living Dining Room, Laundry Room, Kitchen, Garage. Full Size Plot. Equipped and Furnished. €1100 per month.

TEL: ANDREAS 99304539 APARTMENT FOR RENT 3 Double Bedroom Furnished First Floor Apartment with Two Balconies. Aircons, Fly Screens & Ceiling Fans. Flat Screen TV, Android and Wifi. With Communal Garden and 3 minutes’ drive from CTO Beach Pyla. €525 per month.

TEL: 99935294 APARTMENT FOR RENT Two Bedroom Apartment, two minutes’ drive from Pyla beach and Pyla centre, on bus route. All rooms have Aircon.

Fully Fitted and Furnished. €375 per month.

TEL: 99935294 or EMAIL: m.kakoullis@gmail.com

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