Daxi Magazine, December 2017, Volume 8, Issue 8

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Volume 8 - Issue 8 December 2017

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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Hello Daxi Readers....Its Christmas!

Yes that wonderful time of the year where we all generally overeat, overspend and drink to excess!

Well I don't know about you all but I love Christmas and can't wait to embrace all it has to offer, and this month’s Daxi is packed with gift ideas and social events to help you to enjoy the festive season to the full.

On a more serious note, Christmas is also a time to help others and show kindness and there is no better way to do that than to get involved with our Christmas collection where Daxi readers and advertisers throughout Eastern Cyprus come together as one, donating food and gifts for those less fortunate living on our beautiful island. Every donation however small can make a difference so please do help if you can. There are more details about our Christmas Collection inside this edition of Daxi including a list of businesses where you can leave your contributions. Lets make this the biggest ever Christmas Collection!

Finally I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and all of the Daxi team to thank you all for your support this year and to wish you a very happy, fun-filled festive season.

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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

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 St Helena’s Autumn Fair On the afternoon of October 28th, in a beautiful garden in the heart of Larnaca, St. Helena’s Church held its Autumn Fair and it rained! It rained a lot!

There was a cake stall groaning with all manner of home-made goodies, a craft stall with various gifts, a vintage ice-cream trike called Bertie selling delicious cones, English cream teas on the terrace, hot pork rolls, games for everyone, a huge tombola and a charity stall selling excellent clothes and wares, a puzzles and games stall, a Pimm’s stall, Grand Raffle, plus lots of other activities and stalls. All helped to make this Autumn Fair a memorable event!

As well as all this, Claire Saul and Mick Allgood played some wonderful music as MACS Harmony, as people wandered around the garden (it all felt like an English Country Fair). Afterwards Oroklini Community Choir entertained the crowds with a repertoire of popular songs, until the heavens opened and it simply poured down. Even more like an English Country Fair!

Despite the inclement weather, the Autumn Fair raised a grand total of €1.600. Everyone agreed that the hard work involved by members of the Church and their friends and families, was well worth it, a particularly good result!

Helen Barrett Larnaca Community Writer

Home Requested This delightful young male cat is neutered, cuddly, lovable and has had a home from which I am sure someone reluctantly had to let him go. I found him in Pyla and he has been neutered on the Gov scheme. He knows about cat beds, litter trays etc and is too adorable to be put back where I found him.

The Water Tower Mosaic of the Community Council of Kition

Can you give him a caring home please?

Tel.: 99935294

Kiti’s water tower was built in 1963 to supply water to the community, which until that time did not have a water supply system and forced the residents to use wells in their homes, as well as fountains that existed in various parts of the village.

This water tower was used until 1990, when new water reservoirs were made at higher points to provide adequate water to all residents. It is currently used for irrigation of the greenery in the area and for the Community Stadium.

The project started in October of last year and thanks to the efforts of creative residents the tower is now a jewel in the Community.

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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.

Oroklini Dog Show

Christmas Charity CD

Further to the very successful Dog Show held last year in Oroklini, another one was held on October 8th at the Restolake Restaurant.

Studio Severn is very proud to have recorded a very special Christmas Charity Album over the past few weeks.

There were many colourful stalls with crafts and jewellery, Christmas decorations, cakes, dog-related items etc. and lots of entertainment too. The main events were the dog show competitions. Many people had brought their pooches in to parade and take part in the competitions. This was a very difficult task, since the dogs were all winners in their own way!

Some puppies and dogs were in cages just needing a good home.

Everyone had a good time and €600 was raised for various organisations like Bay Tree, SOS, Paws 4 Homes, Cath & Iris (cats), Athienou Pound and others. The Auction for the handbag is still current.

An excellent result! Well done to Louise Clark and everybody who was instrumental in organising the Dog Show and all those many people who attended on the day.

Helen Barrett Larnaca Community Writer

Some of the acts that are still here in Cyprus for the winter season have got together and have contributed to the album which is on sale now. Acts involved are: Gareth Severn, Nick Garvey, Angela Allery, Peter Henstock, Angie Henstock, Eddie Russell, Ben Bateson, Natalie Reed, Rainy McPhillips Jr, Kristin Ferguson, Nicola Lambrianos, Olivia Dorrington, Alex Holt, Abs, Kath Severn and Alice J Carter.

The Album will include many Christmas favourites with a few collaborations and all the acts come together to perform 'Do they know it’s Christmas'. The profits made on sales will be split between two chosen charities: Macmillan Cancer Support and Eleni's Dog Rescue.

Copies will be €6 each and are available to pre-order now. Just contact Gareth Severn on Facebook for your copy or get your copy from the Daxi Information Center in Pernera.

Make a small difference and please support this charitable Christmas CD.

The Final Figures Are In! As you are all aware Peter and Debbie Morton went sober for October to raise money for the pergola in the Garden Of Memories Appeal at Archangel Michael Hospice. We would like to thank each one of you that donated towards such an amazing cause.

We raised €3,135 from all of your wonderful donations. We have now decided that Peter Morton Removals would like to pay for the pergola as a company at a cost of €2,130 and all the funds you kindly contributed will be given directly to the hospice.

The overall total that we have all raised between us is €5,265. We couldn’t have done it without you all and we are so happy to be able to help such an amazing cause. Again thank you all!

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U P C O MIN G EVENTS LARNACA Event: SSAFA (CYPRUS BRANCH) SPONSORED WALK Where: Corfu Taverna, Oroklini Date and Time: Saturday 2nd December at 11:30am followed by Breakfast/Brunch at 1pm Cost: €8 per person Info: A Christmas Fun Walk, Grand Raffle, Many Prizes.

Join us for the walk or just the breakfast brunch. Book your breakfast and get sponsorship forms.

Contact: Bill Hatfield on 99559820 or 24644762 Event: LIGHTING CEREMONY OF LARNACA’S CHRISTMAS DECORATION Where: Ermou Square Date and Time: Saturday 2nd December at 5:30pm 7:30pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Musical Programme, Santa Claus, Lighting of the Christmas tree by the Mayor of Larnaca Mr Andreas Vyras at 6pm Contact: Larnaca Municipality 24653333 Event: PANCYPRIAN THALASSAEMIA ASSOCIATION, LARNACA AND FAMAGUSTA DISTRICT – 28TH CHRISTMAS CHARITY FAIR Where: Seafront Stage and Kimonos Square Date and Time: Sunday 3rd December at 11am - 5pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Cultural Programme, Charity Bazaar with Handicrafts and Delights, Activities for Children, Santa Claus Contact: Larnaca Municipality 24653333 Event: OROKLINI COMMUNITY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Where: Oroklini Council Offices Theatre Date and Time: Friday 8th December at 7:30pm Cost: Adults €5, Children Free of charge Info: Come and welcome Christmas listening to a repertoire of Christmas music and carols sang by the choir led by Claire Saul. Nea Genia Dance School will perform their dances. There will also be a raffle.

Contact: Claire Saul on 99935637 Event: CYPRUS ASSOCIATION OF CANCER PATIENTS AND FRIENDS (P.A.S.Y.K.A.F.) OF LARNACA CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Where: Square on D.N. Demetriou Street Date and Time: Saturday 9th December at 9:30am - 5:30pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Christmas Bazaar with Handicrafts, Christmas Decoration and Mulled Wine Contact: Larnaca Municipality 24653333 Event: ST. HELEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES Where: St. Helena’s Church, Larnaca Date and Time: Sunday 10th December at 6pm Christingle Service, Sunday 17th December at 6pm - Nine Lessons and Carols, Sunday 24th December at 6pm Eucharist and Crib Service, Monday 25th December at 10am - Christmas Day Eucharist Cost: Free of charge Contact: 99278599

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Event: LARNACA MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Where: Square on D.N. Demetriou Street Date and Time: Saturday 16th December at 11am - 6pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Christmas Decorations, Handicrafts, Sweets, Toys, Games, Santa Claus Contact: Larnaca Municipality 24653333 Event: CYPRUS RED CROSS SOCIETY AND YOUTH SECTION LARNACA CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Where: Kimon Square Date and Time: Sunday 17th December at 10am - 6pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Handicrafts, Sweets, Christmas Decorations, Musical Programme Contact: Larnaca Municipality 24653333 Event: OROKLINI COMMUNITY CHOIR Where: Oroklini Council Offices (1st floor) Date and Time: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10am - 12am Cost: €2 per week Info: A friendly community choir led by singer / 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 Please note event times, dates and locations may be subject to change but are correct at the time of print.

01/12 World AIDS Day 02/12 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 03/12 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 05/12 World Soil Day 10/12 Human Rights Day 04/12 World Wildlife Conservation Day 05/12 International Ninja Day 06/12 Put on Your Own Shoes Day 07/12 Pearl Harbour Remembrance Day 09/12 Christmas Card Day 09/12 Gingerbread Decoration Day 09/12 International Day of Veterinary Medicine 10/12 World Candle Lighting Day 10/12 World Choral Day 12/12 Poinsettia Day 13/12 Christmas Jumper Day 15/12 Ugly Christmas Sweater Day 21/12 Humbug Day 24/12 Eggnog 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.

FAMAGUSTA Event: LIGHTING CEREMONY OF PARALIMNI’S CHRISTMAS DECORATION Where: St. George Square Date and Time: Saturday 2nd December at 6:30pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Christmas Wonder in Paralimni. Christmas Houses with Delicious Food, Sweets and Mulled Wine. Lighting of the Christmas tree at 7:30pm.

Contact: Paralimni Municipality 23819300 Event: CHRISTMAS CHARITY MARKET, LIGHTING OF CHRISTMAS TREE Where: Ayia Napa Central Square Date and Time: Sunday 3rd December at 5pm Info: Participants are the Cyprus Police Force Philharmonic Band along with many other groups playing Christmas music and songs. Plenty of presents, lots of wine and fireworks.

Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: TOY SERVICE Where: St. John’s Church, Deryneia Date and Time: Sunday 3rd December at 9:30am Cost: Free of charge Info: Christmas is a time of giving as well as receiving, so come along and donate new toys to bless local families this Christmas.

Contact: 96549627 or pg.day@hotmail.co.uk Event: ‘ALL THAT JAZZ’ Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday 7th December at 8pm Cost: Free of charge Info: The Blue Voice Jazz Ensemble Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: LIGHTS TO REMEMBER SERVICE Where: St. John’s Church, Deryneia Date and Time: Saturday 9th December at 6:30pm Cost: Free of charge Info: A service to remember at Christmas those loved ones that have died over the past years. Light a candle in memory of them whilst listening to poetry, readings and carols in an atmosphere of peace.

Contact: 96549627 or pg.day@hotmail.co.uk Event: P.A.S.Y.K.A.F. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Saturday 9th December at 2pm - 6pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Festive Creations, Homemade Sweets, Lucky charms and Unique Gifts. Rich Festive Program with Christmas Melodies and Dance, Creative Handcrafts for Children and Many Other Surprises.

Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: CHRISTMAS AVENUE Where: Eleftherias Street, Deryneia Date and Time: Sunday 10th December at 10pm - 7pm Cost: Free of charge Info: The Christmas atmosphere will be delightfully invoked using an array of entertainment including fashion shows, Christmas songs, dance, music and gymnastic performances, juggling acts, stilt walkers, a mascot and much more Contact: Deryneia Municipality 23811000 Event: CAROL SERVICE Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Sunday 10th December at 6:30pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Come along and experience the journey to Bethlehem with the Holy Family, through readings and the Joy of Carols, followed by free mulled wine and mince pies.

Non-perishable gifts are welcomed for local needy families at this event.

Contact: 96549627 or pg.day@hotmail.co.uk

Event: CHRISTMAS CHARITY MARKET Where: Ayia Napa Central Square Date and Time: Sunday 10th December at 1pm – 7pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Organised by the Parents Associations of the Primary School and Preschool of Ayia Napa, along with the Municipal Council of Ayia Napa. Dance and Music Groups in a celebrating atmosphere.

Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: GREEK MUSIC AND DANCING Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday 14th December at 8pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Ayia Napa’s Cultural Associations Music Group ‘Cavo Greco’ and Ayia Napa Municipal Dancing Group Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: CHRISTMAS SQUARE Where: Sotiros Street, Sotira Date and Time: Saturday 16th December at 2pm – 8pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Fashion Show, Music and Dance Programme, Juggler, Stilters, Bouncy Castles, Food and Drinks Contact: Sotira Municipality 23821568 Event: CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE Where: St. John’s Church, Deryneia Date and Time: Sunday 17th December at 6pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Come along and experience the journey to Bethlehem with the Holy family, through readings and the joy of carols in the beautiful atmosphere of candle light.

Contact: 96549627 or pg.day@hotmail.co.uk Event: CHRISTMAS MUSIC & SONGS Where: Ayia Napa Town Hall Date and Time: Thursday 21st December at 8pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Cypriot Police Force Philharmonic Band Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300 Event: MIDNIGHT SERVICE Where: Christ Church Ayia Napa Date and Time: Christmas Eve 24th December at 11:30pm Cost: Free of charge Info: Get ready to welcome that glorious morning and proclamation of our Lord’s birth at our midnight Holy Communion service.

Contact: 96549627 or pg.day@hotmail.co.uk Event: CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE Where: St. John’s Church, Deryneia Date and Time: Christmas Day 25th December at 10am Info: Come along and celebrate the arrival of our Lord on this glorious morning.

Contact: 96549627 or pg.day@hotmail.co.uk Event: CELEBRATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR 2018 Where: Ayia Napa Central Square Date and Time: Sunday 31st December at 9pm – till morning Cost: Free of charge Info: The ceremony includes music and songs by many music and dance groups, food and wine, traditional ‘New Years’ Cake and Traditional Cypriot Soup.

Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 23816300

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USEFUL INFORMATION Useful Telephone Numbers Phone Numbers - Famagusta Region

MAIN NUMBERS - EASTERN CYPRUS

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 25th December (Mon) - Christmas Day

Every Wednesday: Market - Ayia Thekla, from 8am

26th December (Tues) - Boxing Day

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

1st January 2018 (Mon) - New Years Day

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

6th January 2018 (Sat) - Epiphany

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

19th February 2018 (Mon) - Green Monday

Useful Websites Sports & Leisure

Information & Advice 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

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

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/

Coptic Wind Warnings Date

Name

21 Oct

El Saleebish

+26 Nov

El Micness

+6 Dec

Kassim

20 Dec

El Fadrel Saggra

Direction

Type (translation)

Duration

W

Crusade

3 days

W

Broom

3 days

SW

Gale

7 days

SW

Small gale

+ Indicates a severe gale !!!

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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

Christmas Avenue, Deryneia Municipality The Mayor, the City Council, the Organising Committee and the shopkeepers of Eleftherias Avenue invite you to embark on a Christmas Journey awakening the five senses. Shopkeepers will offer tasty culinary delights, visual performances and melodic colligation whilst touch and smell senses will be heightened by traditional Christmas delicacies on Sunday, December 10th, in Deryneia.

Christmas Avenue will begin on Eleftherias Avenue traffic lights in the centre of Deryneia and end at the junction of Ifigenias (excluding the Social Insurance Office). It will be converted into pedestrian zone between 10am until 7pm.

The Christmas atmosphere will be delightfully invoked using an array of entertainment including fashion shows, Christmas songs, dance, music and gymnastic performances, juggling acts, stilt walkers, a mascot and much more!

Deryneia Municipality invites you to contribute to the strengthening and growing of local development and entrepreneurship along with promotion of recreation and creativity. Enjoy Christmas Locally!

By Deryneia Municipality

Concert with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Dedicated to Child Premature Birth A concert with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra titled ‘An Orchestra - A Warm Embrace’ was held with great success in the Municipality of Deryneia, on the 17th of November 2017, contributing to informing and raising public awareness.

Kokos Charity Night for Paralimni Dog Pound Locals were treated to a night of delicious food and fantastic entertainment on November 5th at Kokos Bar in Pernera.

Both the residents of Deryneia, local and foreign visitors had the opportunity to listen to favourite orchestral works and favourite tunes by Brahms, Grieg, Haydn and others.

By Deryneia Municipality

The evening was planned by Charlotte and Shirley, owners of Kokos Bar, to raise much needed funds for Paralimni Dog Pound. Charlotte and Shirley would like to thank everyone who made Kokos Bar Charity Day so great! All the entertainers, all the people who donated food or raffle prizes, the amazing DJ and most of all, all the lovely people who gave so generously! They raised a whopping €1.105,29!

Holiday Greetings To Emma and All the Staff at Mojitos Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Love Ralph & Gill!

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.

The Mimosa Charity Cup The Mimosa Bowls Club held its annual Charity Cup on the 28th October. The event was sponsored as normal by Paralimni Municipality. It attracted 80 players from the five clubs on the Island. This year the comp was made of twenty teams of 4, split into 4 groups, with each team having players mixed from all the clubs.

The winner of each group qualified for the Semi-Finals. The winners of group ‘A’ were the team of Bob Smith (Kiti), Pam Wilson (Mimosa), Chris Squirrell (Kama) and Derek Smith (Shogun). They played the winning team from Group ‘D’, Paul Jordan (Star), Jan Rigby (Mimosa), Colin Lawrence (Kama) and Janette McClean (Shogun). The latter won through to the final.

In the other Semi - Final the team of Barrie Cole (Kiti), Chas Squirrell (Star), Mary Ferguson (Mimosa) and Rob Taylor (Shogun) overcame the team of Danny McClaren (Shogun), Mags Robertson (Mimosa), Val Cole (Kiti) and Peter Shaw (Mimosa Guest). The final was a high-class encounter which went down to the last bowl on the last end and was won by the team skipped by Paul Jordan of Star.

The event raised €1,177 on the day, added to this figure is €1,053 from the weekly Charity Bingo held at the hotel making a final total of €2,230. Our two charities this year are P.A.S.Y.K.A.F. and KEPA. We would like to say a big thank you to the following for donating prizes for the Charity Raffle: Metro Supermarket, Jermino (Paralimni), Nicks Bottle Shop, Mimosa Beach Hotel, Steens Restaurant, Blueberries, Nameless, P.G. Loizou Pharmacies Ltd, Alison Hairdresser, The Cove and many others who gave so generously.

Mimosa Anniversary Party On Monday 30th October, the Mimosa Club celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a celebration Party at the Mimosa Hotel. The evening was supported by nearly 100 invited friends from the five clubs and they were entertained by Shirley. A great night was had by all.

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Local Shots

Almost all bars and pubs in Cyprus stream British and European football matches to draw in tourists and expats alike, not to mention some Cypriots going in to see the games. However, there are local football teams such as Paralimni FC who West Ham supporters would go to see, as they play in the same colours. This came about years ago because a Cypriot brought back a West Ham kit which Paralimni FC liked. They contacted West Ham who donated the kit to the Cypriot team and it has been their home colours ever since. That said, there is no reason why all football supporters should not go to watch Paralimni or other local teams to see a live match from the terraces.

On Saturday 4th November, Paralimni played lowly Chalkanoras who were bottom of the Cypriot Second Division with ‘nil points’ while Paralimni were fifth in the league with eleven points from six games. Support on the terraces was low compared to other games, possibly because not much was expected. However, many a team has come a cropper against the underdog who has been underestimated so Paralimni were wise to tread carefully, keeping possession rather than throwing all into attack. The breakthrough came in the 20th minute after Paralimni were awarded a penalty when the Chalkanoras’ goalkeeper brought down an attacker who had only him to beat. Another goal followed 9 minutes later and although there was a suggestion of offside, the linesman’s flag stayed down and the referee pointed to the centre spot. Paralimni were comfortable at 2:0 up at half time and the second half was a little flat, but they added a third goal in the 67th minute. Following that there were substitutions for both sides and a number of players that went down with cramp, suggesting fitness levels were not what they should be.

As well as keeping a clean sheet, Paralimni were pleased with a win which took them to 4th in the league. As for Chalkanoras they battled hard and should take some consolation in having conceded only three goals.

There are other local teams in the league such as Deryneia and Ayia Napa, and derby matches are often more fiercely contested. Otherwise, check the website to confirm that the next two home games listed for Paralimni are 9th of December against Zakakiou and 6th of January against Omonia Aradippou.

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1. Utensil (5) 3. Path (5) 7. Disregarded (7) 9. Send out (5) 10. Military command (5) 11. Mythical beast (7) 12. Taste (6)

14. Movie house (6) 18. Bet (7) 20. Deduce (5) 22. Unsuitable (5) 23. Roamed (7) 24. Finished (5) 25. Small boat (5)

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1. Which country replaced President Viktor Yanukovych with Oleksandr Turchynov in February 2014 after lethal riots in Kiev?

2. The expression 'On cloud (what)' refers to being blissfully happy?

3. Helmut Schmidt, who died in 2015, once led which nation (1st letter 1st word)?

4. What does the financial term ROI stand for (1st letter 1st word)?

5. Derived from Samuel Coleridge's 1798 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' what is someone said to carry around his/her neck as a heavy guilt or liability?

6. On what sprung mechanism did Bristolian Jack Sexty break the world record in 2015 achieving 88,047 bounces in 10hrs 21mins (1st letter 1st word)?

7. Baklava, a food in Turkish / Central-West Asian cuisine, is a type of?

8. Turkey's biggest city is?

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10. South Korean musician Psy had the most viewed YouTube video at 2013, and the most viewed 2013 video with what song (1st letter 1st word).

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REVIEWS - MUSIC - BOOKS - FILMS - OPINIONS

Movie Review: Top 5 Christmas Movies It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Frank Capra’s poignant fable, stars Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, a man with big ambitions (and a bigger heart) who defers his dream of leaving small-town Bedford Falls, but makes personal sacrifices that create a staggering ripple effect of inspirational goodwill on earth. He even helps an angel get his wings.

Scrooged (1988) The movie is a Christmas comedy, a modernisation of Charles Dickens' ‘A Christmas Carol’. Frank Cross is an inconsiderate and arrogant executive in the IBC television network headquarters. He is preparing an extravagant live production of A Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve, forcing the network's staff, including his assistant Grace Cooley, to work on the holiday.

Hours before the show starts, Frank is visited by the ghost of his mentor Lew Hayward, who announces that three ghosts will appear over the course of the night.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) That small-hearted villain from Mt. Crumpit goes down to Whoville for some seasonal spoiling, only to discover that Christmas cheer can never be stolen.

Elf (2003) Now-iconic quotes like “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup” sprouted from this Christmastime tale that, believe it or not, only came into our lives in 2003! Buddy (Will Ferrell) is raised as an innocent, wide-eyed Elf and he’s told way too late that he’s actually human. When he’s officially outgrown the North Pole, he’s sent to New York to live with his own kind.

Love Actually (2003) The movie follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales, all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England.

Song Review: White Christmas ‘White Christmas’ is a 1942 Irving Berlin song reminiscing about an old-fashioned Christmas setting.

The first public performance of the song was by Bing Crosby, on his NBC radio show The Kraft Music Hall on Christmas Day, 1941. It was released on July 30 as part of an album of six 78-rpm discs from the musical film Holiday Inn. At first, Crosby did not see anything special about the song. He just said “I don't think we have any problems with that one, Irving”. The song initially performed poorly and was overshadowed by Holiday Inn's first hit song ‘Be Careful, It's My Heart’. By the end of October 1942, ‘White Christmas’ topped the Your Hit Parade chart. It remained in that position until well into the New Year. It has often been noted that the mix of melancholy – “just like the ones I used to know” - with comforting images of home – “where the treetops glisten” - resonated especially strongly with listeners during World War II. A few weeks after the attacks on Pearl Harbour, Crosby introduced ‘White Christmas’ on a Christmas Day broadcast. The Armed Forces Network was flooded with requests for the song. The recording is noted for Crosby's whistling during the second chorus.

In 1942 alone, Crosby's recording spent eleven weeks on top of the Billboard charts. The version sung by Bing Crosby is the world's best-selling single with estimated sales in excess of 100 million copies worldwide. Other versions of the song, along with Crosby's, have sold over 150 million copies.

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The important changes happening now affect how you see the world at a deep-down level and how you see the whole thing hanging together. You want to make the world a better place, but the way you go about this could do with some fine-tuning, for what is the point of rising to the top of the pile without a wider purpose? Don’t panic as inspiration will soon come your way.

There is quite a lot outstanding before you reach the ideal of freedom you seek, but all the necessary steps seem to happen of their own accord without apparent effort on your part.

There is no use settling for a safe half-way house, nothing less than a complete overhaul of the way you operate is likely to satisfy. Take heart, for you are energised and have an end goal in sight.

If you have important plans to carry out, especially in close conjunction with a partner, either professionally or at play, then keeping your cards close is the way forward. People may not credit you with such a secret approach, but you have the chance to show them there are subtler shades in your personal palette.

People close to you hold the important cards this month, so forging friendly alliances points the way to success.

This calls for all your consensus-building skills to come to the fore, not to mention some delicious match-making mischief you can throw into the mix. The 21st promises the most outstanding opportunities, when the earthy energy offsets your outspokenness and invests you with an enviable empathy.

With joyful Jupiter hitting all the right spots for you, there is a tempting table of opportunities before you.

Sometimes it doesn’t take actual events to make your month, but you have the right blend of optimism and willpower to express yourself, reach out and make all the difference.

Believing the best is often enough to bring it about, so this is a perfect time to make your own luck.

Sometimes you must wait for the right moment. You are not known as an assertive sort, but even more than usual, you can make your will prevail without others realising how you do it.

Certainly, you have more than your fair share of charm, or it could be just an impression you create when you have plenty of time for people around you.

Before the 15th you may struggle to find the right approach to enlist others’ support. After the 17th, you ease into your stride and those closest to you approach with a more amiable attitude, sending your social credibility through the roof. Mars moving into alignment at the back end of the month further solidifies your standing and makes sure your year ends on the highest note.

Your desire to show a different side of yourself through a relationship is sure of success this month. You have the right intention, energy and approach to make sure no-one doubts you are a changed person. Freedom is what you are holding out for, but it’s hard to find someone to depend upon. Firing up your inner rebel is the ideal response and others can come onside as they may.

Libra, it’s your turn to try a taste of magic this month, as you arrive at a place that sets you apart from all others. Your horizons are broadened, your spirits lifted and the only way to treat yourself now is to think massive and go for the best. Make a deal with yourself and make this a time of sweet music and momentous memories.

You are not the sort to scream your intentions from the rooftops, nor give too much away if things aren’t going according to plan. Better to keep people guessing. However, it’s hard to keep your competitive streak secret now, so set are you on scoring points from rivals around you. You are making the most of your talents to be sure, and no-one can last the pace with your intensity.

You have the reputation of telling a thing how it is, with little regard for the wider consequences. However, you are showing exactly what a diplomat you can be this month. No-one thought you had what it took, but look at you now. You are proving what a polished performer you can be, posting a warning to people who presume to prejudge or pigeonhole you too soon.

Long distance runners talk about a point called ‘the wall’, which comes at the three quarters mark in a marathon.

You have now reached this spot in your ambitions and if you can see your way through, your second wind is not far away, and you can finish strongly.

You will look back on your experiences as teaching you what you truly desire, and not what you thought you wanted.

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Kiti Close Up Kiti is a thriving village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, located 11 km southwest of Larnaca. For those who have never been, although it is officially classed as a village, Kiti is packed with shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and supermarkets especially on its most prominent road Archiepiskopou Makariou Street, to such an extent that many would think it was a small town. The centre of Kiti features a beautiful pedestrianised area with quaint shops and a Gastro CafĂŠ Bar. It is estimated that Kiti has over 5,000 permanent residents but attracts thousands more during the warm tourist season from all over the world. Just outside Kiti are the surrounding villages of Pervolia, Menou and a little further afield the village of Mazatos, best known for its famous Camel Park.

Church of Angeloktisti

Located in Kiti Village is the 11th century Byzantine church of Angeloktisti which means ‘built by angels’ in Greek and was erected over the ruins of an Early Christian basilica (6th century). The original apse of the basilica has survived along with one of the finest pieces of Byzantine art on the island; a rare 6th century mosaic of the Virgin Mary and Child between the two archangels Michael and Gabriel, which rivals the mosaics of Ravenna-Italy. Such mosaics from this period have only been discovered in Cyprus and Mount Sinai.

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Kiti Close Up Kition Planetarium & Observatory

Also located in Kiti this famous Planetarium & Observatory will not leave visitors disappointed. Take part in live observations of the Cyprus sky, the moon and various points of interest in the universe. Offering live observation with a 10 inch reflector to a clear Cyprus sky and deep out-of-city darkness with professional equipment, operated by a real astronomer. Entrance is €5 for adults 18 and above, €4 students 6-17, €2 ages 3-5. Also many FREE ENTRANCE events. See website for more details: www.astronomycyprus.eu

Christmas In Kiti

Kiti Community Council, The Cultural Group ‘Arhaggelos’ and Traditional Christmas Market invite you to celebrate their Christmas Events on the 16th & 17th of December in the Community Square in Kiti. At 4pm on the 16th a parade will start at Shoe-Box, escorted by a Train. There will be a variety of different music and dance shows, performed by members of Mambos, Zorbas & Athanasia dancing schools.

A Christmas Market will surround the square selling a variety of gifts, decorations, candles, jewellery, art and lots more.

Festive foods will be available including Warm Mulled Wine, Turkey Sandwiches, German Bratwurt Sausages, Hot Chestnuts and Mince pies. Santa Claus will be there, and there will be fun, games and dancing with his elves, with the chance to enjoy rides on the train. Join in these two family fun evenings, full of Christmas Spirit!

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Pom-Pom Christmas Buddies Christmas is definitely a time for warm and fuzzy feelings, so I wanted to come up with a warm and fuzzy craft to match.

Something that makes you feel warm at winter time, is wool and there’s not many things more fuzzy than a pom-pom, hence the idea for these lovely little characters.

What you will need: White Wool Cardboard (I used an empty cereal box) Scissors Googly eyes Felt (red and pink) Mini white store bought pom-pom How to do it: 1) Start by cutting out two matching ‘C’ shaped cardboard pieces 2) Cut a piece of wool about 20cm in length and place it between your cardboard pieces.

3) Starting from one end of your cardboard start wrapping your wool around both pieces making sure to keep your cut length in between the cut outs and wraps at all times.

4) Once you have completely wrapped your cardboard cut-outs take the ends of your centre piece and tie them together pulling them a little tight and then start to cut around the outer edge of the wrapped pieces.

5) Once you have cut all the way around pull the centre wool really tight, pull all the cut lengths together and then tie it in a knot to hold it.

6) Fluff up your pom-pom and trim any unlevelled pieces of wool to make a neat sphere.

7) Using your red felt make a cone shape and stick the mini pom-pom on the top point and then cut a small oval out of the pink felt.

8) Stick your cone on the top of your pom-pom as a hat and the pink oval front and centre as a nose. Finally stick on your googly eyes.

Say hello to your Father Christmas Pom-Pom Buddy! You can then do the same process to create new buddies like the reindeer, or even a snowman or Christmas pudding!

Have fun and wishing you all a warm and fuzzy Christmas!

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 28

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What is the Difference Between an Osteopath, Chiropractor and a Physiotherapist?

To be able to understand the differences between them, you must also understand the similarities. This information is based on UK sources as their professional bodies have been established for several years. In Cyprus, some are still in their infancy years.

All three professions examine, diagnose, form management protocols, treat problems with joints, bones, soft tissue, muscles and nerves by looking at the function of your body as a whole.

Chiropractors have a special interest in neck and back pain, but when they assess their patient they take their entire physical, emotional and social wellbeing into account. Chiropractors specialise in the art of manipulation, with a view to normalise neuromuscular-skeletal function, as it relates to the spine and the function of the nervous system and general health. So, a Chiropractor will manipulate the spine which will cause a ripple effect out to the presenting symptoms.

Physiotherapy aims to restore movement and function to the fullest potential when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to stay in work while helping them to remain independent for as long as possible. Physiotherapists achieve this through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease. They specialise in the diagnosis, management and prevention of movement disorders with an aim to rehabilitate and improve a person's ability to move and function by using their expertise in anatomy and physiology to assess and treat people with a range of health conditions. They set and prescribe exercises to help with a patient’s presenting symptoms.

Osteopathy works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together. Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues and to help the body’s own healing mechanisms. This is achieved by considering symptoms in the context of the patient's full medical history, lifestyle and personal circumstance and via a range of techniques, such as joint manipulation, articulation, soft / deep tissue techniques and often acupuncture. Advice on posture and exercise to address potential barriers to recovery is regularly provided too.

Although some elements are similar, the outcome can be vast, so if you have a problem and it is not responding to the treatment plan perhaps you could try a different approach, you may be pleasantly surprised.

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THIS ARTICLE ‘WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OSTEOPATHS, CHIROPRACTORS AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS’ 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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The Whole World, in Your Hands As the name implies, a 360-degree camera captures the entire world around it. If you are thinking about buying one, you should first think about what you are going to use it for. Some models feature rugged, all-weather designs and fit also solidly in the action cam category. They are designed to be mounted on the top of a helmet, the front of a kayak, or a bike. If your needs aren't so outdoorsy, you can opt for a model that isn't rugged and likely save some money. The least expensive models are very small and plug directly into a smartphone, but quality isn't on the same level as cameras with large lenses and image sensors.

4K or not 4K? - We are used to seeing small camcorders capture 4K footage, a

format that squeezes 8MP of detail in each frame. Our favourite 360-degree cameras also shoot in 4K, but those pixels aren't limited to a 16:9 video frame. Instead they are stretched out across a sphere. When you couple the stretched-out view with the ultra-wide nature of 360-degree capture, you will notice that video looks soft, more like traditional 480p or 720p video, especially when viewing objects that are far away from the lenses. Models that shoot video at 2K resolution when stitched together for viewing, simply don't offer enough pixels to deliver the video quality that a generation of videographers weaned on HD capture are used to. There is also the question of whether you are more interested in still imaging or video.

The vast majority of 360 devices are designed as video cameras that also shoot stills.

Stitching and Editing - As 360-degree cameras use multiple lenses to capture a scene, video must be stitched together to view it. Sometimes this is done in-camera, and other times you will need to use software to do so.

Viewing Footage: Screens and Goggles - The rise of inexpensive Virtual Reality Headsets has certainly driven the desire to capture immersive 360-degree footage, so you can view in a headset and navigate through by turning your head.

It is too early to tell if this method of content consumption is here to stay, or simply a fleeting fad. Immersive video and images can also be viewed on a traditional screen, be it phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. YouTube and Facebook allow you to embed videos and navigate through them with a mouse, or by tilting your phone in different directions. Facebook also lets you upload 360-degree pictures (YouTube doesn't), but if you want to share them without giving folks access to your Facebook profile, you can use a free hosting service like Vizor.

Prices - There are many models on the market and their prices range from a few hundred Euros to almost a thousand. Do not expect miraculous performance from the cheapest ones.

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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INTERNATIONAL CLUB FOOTBALL 05 – 06 Dec.: Champions League final group matches 07 Dec.: Europa League final group matches UK DOMESTIC FOOTBALL 02 Dec.: FA Cup 2nd Round Proper 19 Dec.: Carabao (League) Cup quarter finals - Arsenal v West Ham United, Leicester City v Manchester City 20 Dec.: Carabao (League) Cup quarter finals - Chelsea v Bournemouth, Bristol City v Manchester United CRICKET 02 – 06 Dec.: 2nd Ashes Test - Australia v MCC (Adelaide) 14 – 18 Dec.: 3rd Ashes Test - Australia v MCC (Perth) 26 – 30 Dec.: 4th Ashes Test - Australia v MCC (Melbourne) Local cricket Eastern Cyprus Cricket Club - December fixtures to be announced For further details and future fixtures please see Eastern Cyprus Cricket Club Facebook page.

RUGBY LEAGUE 02 Dec.: World Cup Final (Brisbane, Australia) RUGBY UNION 02 Dec.: Wales v South Africa SQUASH 09 – 17 Dec.: World Championships (Manchester) BOXING 17 Dec.: Tony Bellew v David Haye, (O2 Arena, London) HORSE RACING 26 Dec.: King George VI Chase, (Kempton) GENERAL 17 Dec.: BBC Sport Personality of the Year Awards (Liverpool) 42

THE LATEST SPORTS AND EVENTS NEWS

LOCAL SPORT - CYPRUS FOOTBALL How often do you visit your local sports bar to watch a match and find that there is already a match under way between two local Cypriot teams and you find yourself wondering who they are and where they come from? For those of you who don’t know, but might like to, here is a brief guide which may make your watching more meaningful.

Famagusta Area Ethnikos Achna (blue & white) Larnaca Area AEK (yellow & green) Anorthosis (blue & white stripes) Ermis Aradippou (black & red stripes) Alki Oroklinis (blue & red stripes) Nea Salamis (red & white stripes) Limassol Area AEL (blue & yellow) Apollon (blue & white) Aris (green & white) Nicosia Area Omonia (green & white) Doxa (green & white stripes) APOEL (blue & yellow) Olympiakos (red & white stripes) Paphos Area Paphos FC (blue & white) N.B. The areas shown above are where the clubs are now based and stadia situated. Several clubs, e.g. Anorthosis, Doxa and Nea Salamis originated in the occupied area of the island and have, since the 1974 invasion, relocated to their present homes.

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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Prepare Your Car for Long Term Storage After a long summer, winter is coming to our beautiful island. Whether you are leaving the island for holidays, work or visiting family away, you’ll need to prepare your car for the time you’re away. Here are some tips to make sure you don’t return to a dead battery, damaged engine or ruined tyres.

Keep It Covered Ideally a garage is the perfect place to store your car but as we all know in Cyprus garages are a rarity. So consider getting an all-weather car cover that will keep your car clean and dry.

Clean It Up It may seem counterintuitive to get the car washed when you're putting it away for months, but it is an easy step and one that shouldn't be overlooked. Water stains or bird droppings left on the car can damage the paint. For added protection, give your car a polish and wax.

Change the Oil Manufacturers recommend that if you are storing your car for more than 30 days, you should change the oil, as used engine oil has contaminants that could damage the engine.

Top Off the Tank Fill the fuel tank if you are away for more than 30 days. This will prevent moisture from accumulating inside the fuel tank and keep the seals from drying out. To protect the engine from gum, varnish and rust, you can buy a fuel stabiliser to prevent ethanol build-up.

Keep It Charged An unattended battery will eventually lose its charge. Get someone to start the car every two weeks and drive it for about 15 minutes, if possible. It will maintain the battery's charge, help the car ‘stretch its legs’ and keep the engine and other components properly lubricated. It is also a good idea to run the air-conditioner to keep the parts in working order and the air quality fresh. If you cannot arrange for someone to start the car, there are two other options. The low-tech solution is to disconnect the negative battery cable.

You'll likely lose the stereo pre-sets, time and other settings.

If you want to keep those settings and ensure that your battery starts the moment you return, purchase a battery tender, also known as a trickle charger. This device hooks up to your car battery on one end and plugs into a wall outlet on the other. It delivers just enough electrical power to prevent the battery from discharging.

Don't Use the Parking Brake It's usually a good idea to use the parking brake, but don't do it when you leave a car for storage. If the brake pads make contact with the rotors for too long, there is a chance that they might fuse. Instead, purchase a tyre stopper, also called a chock, to prevent the car from moving.

Prevent Flat Spots Make sure your tyres are inflated to the recommended tyre pressure. If a vehicle is left stationary for too long, the tyres could develop flat spots as the weight of the vehicle presses down on the tyres' footprints. This process occurs at a faster rate in colder temperatures and with vehicles equipped with performance tyres or low-profile tyres. If your car will be in storage for a long time, consider taking the wheels off and placing the car on axel stands at all four corners.

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Traditional Christmas Pudding Christmas holidays are just around the corner, so what would be more appropriate to cook, than a traditional Christmas Pudding?

INGREDIENTS (Serves 8) 500g mixed dried fruit (such as cranberries, cherries, apricots, sultanas and raisins) 100g dates, chopped up 3 tablespoons chopped crystallised ginger 125g suet zest of 1 orange 125g plain flour 125g caster sugar 150g fresh white breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons Vin Santo or brandy 1 handful chopped nuts, such as pecans, Brazils or hazelnuts 1 medium free-range egg 150ml milk golden syrup, to serve METHOD Grease a 1.5 litre pudding bowl. Mix all the ingredients together, except the golden syrup. Put the mixture into the greased bowl and cover with a double layer of aluminium foil. Tie a piece of string round the side of the bowl. Place in a large saucepan with water halfway up the sides of the bowl. Bring the water to the boil, put on a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 3 hours. Don’t forget to check the water regularly, making sure that it never boils dry, because if it does, it will burn and the bowl will crack. When it’s ready, remove the foil, turn out on to a plate, drizzle with golden syrup and decorate it as you like. You can also light it with brandy if you want to be really fancy.

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Winter Draws On! Not knowing whether to trust forecasts on my phone (probably not) and not being acquainted with a local farmer or fisherman who could probably tell me straight away, at this stage I don’t know whether we ’ll get a warm winter or a cold one. But on the basis that being prepared is not just confined to my Girl Guide days, it’s best to be ahead of the game in terms of heating.

After just one winter of using portable gas stoves, we vowed never again. Yes, they were pretty efficient, but we couldn’t be doing with the smell or the condensation, particularly as houses here seem to be poorly ventilated, and we all have enough damp problems as it is. There weren’t many alternatives 15 years ago but there are some great electric heaters available now. Halogen may be cheap as chips, but buying a super-efficient heater with a low running cost would be a great investment for this winter and many more to come. (If you have a stove or a fireplace, lucky you!)

Whatever method of heating you have, have a think about investing in thicker winter curtains, even if you have shutters. There are curtain rails available at Ikea, and maybe nearer, which allow 2 or even 3 sets of curtains to be hung at one time – you could have curtain double or triple glazing! If possible, hang a curtain at the bottom of the stairs – it’s just amazing how much heat that keeps in. Find a thick rug for the floor under the dining table, big enough for all the chairs when you’re seated, and this will stop the tiles robbing the heat from your feet even with shoes on. Same goes for rugs in front of settees and chairs.

Feeling warm is, strangely enough, also visual. At this time of year, and with Christmas coming, you can warm up the ambience of your living rooms by changing cushions, throws and even pictures. The decorations may come down in January, but you’ll still have a nice warm feeling room.

Of course, it does help a great deal if your house is properly insulated, and the standard building method of terracotta brick infill is very inefficient. When you consider that good insulation actually helps to keep the heat out in summer as well conserving it in winter, it’s surprising that timber frame construction is not more popular here. But if you’re looking to buy a new, properly insulated house and fancy a place in the country, you might take a look at a timber frame development at Avgorou – it even has pale brick facings and bay windows. A home from home?

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/ Email: design@cypruslivingspaces.com Find Cyprus Living Spaces website on Houzz UK and check me out on Pinterest, great sites for interior design!

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Opuntia Ficus-indica This species of cactus is a well-known domesticated crop that many of us call the ‘prickly pear’. It is an important agricultural crop which also grows in the wild in most parts of Cyprus.

Over the last months I have noticed a real problem amongst the cacti growing along the tracks where I walk my dog. First of all I thought someone had been spraying them but sadly to say they are all dying covered in a white fungus or it might even be mealybug. It is a huge problem as it has affected plants all over this area. It is not easily treated because the majority of the affected plants are wild and will be left to die.

Insecticides can be used as well as just soapy water if caught early enough. With this problem, it is very possible that it will spread to other plants, such a citrus trees and hibiscus and if this happens it could affect all of our gardens as well as farmers’ crops.

I will make a point of informing the local municipal to make them aware of the problem.

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

Highlights of 2017 Dear Daxi Readers, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the whole Island Homes team! It is hard to believe that Christmas is just a couple of weeks away; it has been a very busy year for the property industry so the year has passed in a blur. Of course, this is as we would wish it and it is great to be able to report that 2017 is the year the tide has turned. The downturn lasted almost 10 years, an exceptionally long time by any standard but we are excited about the future and looking forward to a sustained period of growth!

Property Sales to November 1st 2017 - Property sales (completions) in Cyprus had increased by 19% compared to 2016. Larnaca sales have actually dropped by 8% during the period but Famagusta sales have increased 23% year on year. In our experience, the actual amount of reserved properties (deposit paid) has increased approximately 30% in Famagusta region year on year and it is approximately 5% up in Larnaca.

Immoveable Property Tax - Has been abolished for the year 2017 and the foreseeable future.

Title Deed Transfers - Have increased significantly this year and the rate of issuance has also improved significantly.

VAT on Land - Has been imposed from the 2nd January 2018 which will have some impact on the prices of new developments but is designed only for commercial sales. If an individual who is not VAT registered sells a small plot of land he will not be affected.

Prices Have Increased - According to the latest official sources by between 2-3% depending on the property and location.

Sale of New and Off Plan - Property has more than doubled this year. These types of sales are hugely important to the economy as they bring work to thousands of people and also affect the local economies with all of the add-ons involved in a new sale such as landscaping, furniture, services etc.

I think you will agree we have a lot to look forward to next year and we warmly anticipate working with you in 2018.

Have a fantastic Christmas!

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: Self - Management vs Professional Management Fortunately, this is no longer an either / or decision. Only a few years ago you effectively had two choices, to use a property manager to fully manage your building or do it all in-house. Now the industry has evolved, as many property managers will offer custom services to perform specific key tasks and work with an active committee, who deals with other tasks directly.

Maybe you are lucky enough to have an admin king / queen on the committee, so all the back-end stuff you can keep in house, but you want to benefit from having a property manager available 24-hours a day to deal with maintenance, or you want to hire a property manager to cover every and all aspects of the administration and management of your building from A-Z so all the committee need to do is supervise and check the reports. The choice is now yours.

You need to find out what balance you want. How many and what specific tasks do you want to keep in-house and what do you need to hire out to a professional?

Note: Self-management does not always = cost savings!

Providing there are individuals on the committee with suitable experience and skills to perform the necessary tasks and most importantly are willing to devote their time to perform these tasks, keeping some or all of these tasks in-house can save the building a significant sum in professional management fees. However, if these individuals do not exist on the committee, choosing self-management can have serious side effects. The most common reason I find for buildings self-managing is not because they can do everything in-house but because they have financial problems and are trying to save money. If this is the case, then self-management is NOT the solution. It’s a dangerous trap with potentially devastating consequences.

Most of these scenarios end up with individuals without enough time, knowledge of the regulations and / or experience dealing with essential tasks like credit control and administration. This can result in inconsistent services, unstable committees, lower collection rates and all the financial problems it creates. Once this stage is reached you can recover, but it takes an extremely long time, so it’s best to take every effort to stop this from happening in the first place. While it may seem contradictory to spend money on a property professional when you are already experiencing funding options, this can be financially beneficial due to increased payment rates and operational efficiencies. Plus, many providers offer communal collection services on a fixed percentage with a no-collection no-fee policy.

So, while the choice is now yours, it’s never been more important to make an informed one.

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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, communal property specialist, public speaker and author of the ‘Ultimate Committee Handbook’, www.CyprusCommunalGuide.com / www.RussellFlick.com This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. ©2017 Russell Flick. All Rights Reserved.

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

Certificate of Registration - Civil Registry and Migration Department (Yellow Slip) The application for the issue of a Registration Certificate (MEU1) is submitted by a European Union citizen and family members who are also citizens of a Member State, within four months from the date of entry into the Republic.

For the issue of a Registration Certificate the Union citizen must submit the following documents: 1. If the purpose of residing in the Republic of Cyprus is employed activity: a. Valid Passport or Identity Card and copies of the same. b. Confirmation of Engagement by the employer (Part III of the application) or certificate of employment. c. Two Passport-sized photographs. It is noted that photographs are now captured during the application submission process.

2. If the purpose of residing in the Republic of Cyprus is self-employed activity: a. Valid Passport or Identity Card and copies of the same. b. Certificate of Registration to the Social Insurance Services as self-employed. c. Two Passport-sized photographs. It is noted that photographs are now captured during the application submission process.

3. If the purpose of residing in the Republic of Cyprus is for studying at a Private or Public Educational Establishment accredited or financed by the Republic, including vocational training courses: a. Valid Passport or Identity Card and copies of the same. b. Proof of enrolment to study at a Private or Public Educational Establishment accredited or financed by the Republic, including vocational training courses. c. Proof of comprehensive health insurance cover in the Republic. d. Declaration or other equivalent means, as the applicants may choose, to assure that they have sufficient resources for themselves and their family in order not to become a burden on the social assistance system of Cyprus during their period of residence. e. Two Passport-sized photographs. It is noted that photographs are now captured during the application submission process.

4. If the purpose of residing in the Republic of Cyprus is other than the above a. Fixed or adequate income from employment outside the Republic; or b. Fixed or adequate income from other legal sources; or c. Adequate deposits in financial institutions in the Republic or abroad. d. Proof of comprehensive health insurance in the Republic.

For the issue of a Registration Certificate to family members of a Union citizen who are also citizens of a Member State the following documents must be submitted: a. Valid Passport or Identity Card and copies of the same. b. A document attesting to the existence of a family relationship. c. Where appropriate, the registration certificate of the Union citizen whom they are accompanying or joining. d. In the case of a spouse of a Union citizen and direct dependants under 21 proof of existence of a family relation. e. In the case of any other family member of the Union citizen not falling under the definition in paragraph 3.d, a document issued by the relevant authority in the country of origin or country from which they are arriving, certifying that they are dependants or members of the household of the Union citizen, or proof on the existence of serious health grounds, which render the personal care of the family member by the Union citizen absolutely necessary. f. Proof of the existence of a consistent relationship with the Union citizen. g. Two Passport-sized photographs. It is noted that photographs are now captured during the application submission process.

The application fees payable are €20 for the Union citizen and €20 for each family member.

PLEASE NOTE that all public documents issued abroad must: • Bear an official translation into Greek or English from Press and Information Office.

• Be certified with APOSTILLE if the country has signed the Hague Convention of 1961 or • Certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin of the applicant and then by the Embassy / Consulate of Cyprus in his country or • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin of the applicant and then the Embassy / Consulate of his country in Cyprus and then certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus.

In the instance that the country of origin of the applicant has not signed the Hague Convention of 1961and there is no Embassy / Consulate in the above mentioned country, the documents must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin of the applicant and then the nearest Embassy / Consulate which is accredited to Cyprus.

To apply you must book an appointment. To do so and to get the application form visit your local Civil Registry and Migration Department.

Larnaca Piale Piasha 75, 6027 Larnaca Tel.: 24804242 Source: http://www.moi.gov.cy

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Famagusta 83 Eleftherias, TATOLOS Building, Deryneia Plaza, 1st floor, 5380 Deryneia Tel.: 23803289

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Child Benefit Child Allowance is given to families residing in Cyprus. It is valid for children and young adults in the following circumstances: • A child up to 18 years old, who is living in the same house as their family.

• A child up to 19 years old, who is living in the same house as their family and is in secondary education.

• A child up to 21 years old, who is living in the same house as their family and is serving in the National Guard.

• A child of any age, who is permanently deprived of the ability to maintain themselves.

The amount is paid annually and is determined by the family's income and number of dependent children. An additional allowance is paid to families on a low income.

For Non-Cypriot Residents You must attach your residence permit (yellow slip), copies of birth certificate in English or Greek language (other languages must be translated by an official to either of those languages) and verification from your local Muchtar (village Mayor) that your underage children, who don't attend school, reside with you. In addition to the above for children that attend school, you must submit verification from the child's school EVERY YEAR to receive child benefits. The school will provide you with this form. If the child has Cypriot nationality and one of the parents is Cypriot, you only need to fill the child benefit form in once and it will be paid automatically each year until the child is 18. Non-Cypriots must request child benefit each year to ensure that the parent is still a resident here and proof from school that the child is attending there.

You can collect application forms and apply in person at the Citizens Service Centre.

Famagusta 83 Eleftherias Street (next to the fire station), 5380 Deryneia Telephone: 23300300 Email: kepammochostos@papd.mof.gov.cy Larnaca 42 Spyrou Kyprianou, 6051 Larnaca Telephone: 24815555 Email: keplarnaca@papd.mof.gov.cy Citizens Telephone Service Centre: 1434 Open 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday or you can download the application form in English from their website http://www.mlsi.gov.cy/mlsi/ mlsi.nsf/All/B9FE1D473E04627EC22581250024C33A According to a recent article on In-Cyprus http://in-cyprus.com/child-allowances-onlyfor-longer-term-residents-of-cyprus/, from 2018 applicants must have been residents in Cyprus for at least 5 years.

Emma Martin writes an online blog ‘A Matter of Choice’ about random thoughts & views of an expat Mum in Cyprus & is the founder of Famagusta Public Network.

To read more visit: www.emsyjo.blogspot.com

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Pet of the Month

This month we are featuring a mother and her small puppy. They were both abandoned outside the offices of the Government Vet in October 2017. The mother, Queenie, is a small Chihuahua/Terrier cross who measures just 27cm to shoulder height. She is a tiny dog and would be perfect for any household. The vet estimates she was born in December 2014.

Princess, her puppy, is really tiny and only about 14 weeks old. She is white and is the most beautiful little girl. She is friendly, good with people and loves to be cuddled. They both arrived at the Argos Sanctuary in October 2017 and they quickly won the hearts of all staff and volunteers.

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

Hello Daxi friends, With Christmas just around the corner I wanted to remind you that the best gift ever is the gift of life and love. The perfect Christmas gift is to adopt a stray dog.

Once upon a time there were a FEW thoughtless people who dumped their dogs and abandoned them anywhere.

One day a group of people heard about the stray dogs and decided to open a dog shelter for these few dogs. At the beginning, there were a few stray dogs and then a few more stray dogs. A couple of months later many more stray dogs.

Suddenly dozens of stray dogs dumped everywhere. Hang on a minute! What’s going on here? Stray dogs all over the place! There were dogs dumped at the shelter or left on the street on an everyday basis. What happened?

The answer is simple my friends. The few thoughtless people turned into many thoughtless people because it had dawned on them that they wouldn’t feel guilty if they dumped or abandoned their pet because thanks to this dog shelter it will be taken care of. These people did not care or stop to think what would happen to a dog once it’s in the pound. There is limited space and facilities at the shelter.

The shelter is funded by charity events. Many dogs might never get rehomed and have to live in small crammed cages with little human contact. The shelter is run by volunteers that donate their time but still have daily jobs to go to and families to take care of.

So please make it a wonderful Christmas for a stray dog by giving it a loving forever home as a present.

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY! X 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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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

FOR SALE

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

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

TEL.: 99297750

FOR SALE - HILKA TWIN HANDLED CAR POLISHER Hardly used, in its original box. €10 TEL.: 99255994

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, EMAIL: chiropodycyprus@gmail.com

FOR RENT

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, EMAIL: sarandsi@hotmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/fitworxfitness

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FOR SALE - EARLEX WALLPAPER REMOVER Used once, in its original box. €10 TEL.: 99255994

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 HOUSE FOR RENT Near Pop Life in Paralimni. Recently Renovated, Full AC, Sea View, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Furnished or Partly.

TEL.: MICHAEL 99170649 APARTMENT FOR RENT One Bedroom, Fully Furnished, TV, Paralimni.

TEL.: 99360556

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, EMAIL: vasou_podiatry@cytanet.com.cy www.vasoupodiatry.com

APARTMENT FOR RENT 3 Double Bedroom Furnished First Floor Apartment with Four Balconies. Aircons, Fly Screens & Ceiling Fans. Flat Screen TV, Android and Wifi. With Communal Garden and 3 minutes’ drive from CTO Beach Pyla. €550 per month.

TEL.: 99935294

Meet Up Club – Paralimni Area If you’re on your own, do you want to meet some likeminded people for pleasant and social gatherings, at various restaurants and outings. Any age or nationality welcome.

Phone or text: 99225498

GROUND FLOOR HOUSE FOR RENT Very Long-term Rent. Lovely, Spacious, Light Open Plan, Unfurnished, Perfect for Expat, Retired Couple Looking for a Quiet, Peaceful Life. One Minute walk to Marks & Spencers, St. Raphael & Alpha Mega.

TEL.: 99890128 ONLY ENGLISH SPOKEN

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. €400 per month.

TEL.: 99100665, EMAIL: m.kakoullis@gmail.com