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Trekking in Memory of My Dear Friend The day my friend Kathy died was the day my life changed. Little did I know then that the desire to keep her name alive, the need to raise money for Breast Cancer research and the regret at not being at her side to say my final goodbyes, would take me on a journey that pushed me mentally, physically and occasionally to the limits of my inner being. This journey has made me laugh, cry, gasp in wonder, stand in awe, question my path in life and look so deep inside of myself that it has changed me forever. Soon after Kathy died in November 2009, I came across an advertisement offering ‘an adventure of a lifetime’ which would enable me to raise money for Breast Cancer research whilst trekking to Machu Pichu in Peru. I signed up without a second thought, started an uncertain journey of fundraising which was made much easier by the fantastic support of family, friends and the local community. Having raised the required amount, I flew to the UK to join my team. Arriving in Cusco, Peru, I embarked on a 100km trek that went high up into the Andes and culminated in the not so insignificant climb to Machu Pichu itself. Suffering from sunburn, altitude sickness, extreme fatigue and being robbed by Peruvian mountain bandits, didn't put me off signing up for another adventure on my return home. Since then I have completed 6 more incredible treks. I have felt the magical peace of the Dalai Lamas compound in Dharamsala in the Indian Himalayas, I have taken on 100km of rough cut steps along the top of the Great Wall of China. Joining in ancient tribal Indian dances with the Supai Tribe in their reservation deep inside the Grand Canyon next to the thunderous Havasupai falls and having the honour to be part of the 'Guinea pig' team that was the first team to trek into Myanmar (Burma) after it opened its doors to the outside world after many years. Created fabulous memories even when blisters, lost toenails, leeches, spiders, snakes and horrific trekking conditions slowed many of us down. My desire to trek in the tropical jungles of Cuba and see the sights of Old Havana before it got spoiled by outside intervention became a reality 2 years ago, and then last year I witnessed the jaw dropping temples of the Ankor Wat Complex in Cambodia after another 90km tough and extremely humid jungle trek. This year in November I will embark on the toughest journey yet, an 18-day trek taking me in a full circle from Kathmandu in Nepal through the beautiful Himalayan ranges to the foot of Mount Everest and back again. The ascent is long, steep and is classed as an 'extreme trek' as it will take me to an elevation of around 6000m... but I look forward to the challenge, for when I reach Base Camp, with my head above the clouds, I will be so close to heaven that at last I can whisper in Kathy’s ear "This is for you my dear friend, you are not forgotten". Fundraising for Breast Cancer Now UK - Reg charity: 1160558 - around €38,000 raised to date. For further info on my treks or to donate please contact me Tracy Panayidou at trekkingtracy@hotmail.com
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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.
An Evening of Supper Theatre Well another treat from the Dhekelia Theatre Club. My husband and I went to their Annual Supper Theatre Programme, a series of three short plays and a curry supper served in the interval. What’s not to like? The first play ‘Cards, Cups and Crystal Ball’ by David Campton, was a Victorian vignette on a theme of clairvoyance. Three sisters, Flora (Eileen Roberts), Dora (Enid Bilton) and Nora (Corinna Sutton) make a precarious living as clairvoyants, except they are doing this fraudulently! They have a few consultations and eke out a living but one day they are visited by the sinister Lady M (Jo Orr). Things take a turn for the worse (or better, depending which way you look at it), the play has both drama and comedy. The latter plentifully supplied by the housemaid Jessie (Nikki Allgood) who carries out her duties but with a cheeky belligerence which was great to watch. The five characters played their parts so well and we were all thoroughly entertained by the twists and turns of the play. After our delicious meal, we returned to our seats to watch ‘Albert Laddin’ (Or A Storm in A China Teacup) by Richard Tydeman, a short play which boasted that it was the story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp – told at a rate we would hardly believe Eight characters! Four locations! Seventeen minutes! We were entertained by these very talented children who delivered their lines so well, most of it in rhyming couplets, a challenge at the best of times! They all pulled it off brilliantly and all credit to them, such great acting ability. They ensured their audience all had a great time. The genie (Alicia Pickard) was amazing and so were Kerensa Balmer (Albert), Kieran McLaughlan (Abanazer), J.J. Orr (Widow Twankey), Millie Baxter (The Empress), Casie Price (Princess Shoo-shine), Daisy Hayden(Kiss-Me) and Ruby Callaghan (Me-Too). Then, finally, we had ‘Red Spy at Night’ by Robert King. This was a spoof on a spy drama, lots of farcical quick one-liners and spies galore (a Russian, a British, and an American) all hiding under beds and in wardrobes in a French hotel room! The Count (Mick Allgood) was as usual, excellent in his role and Stella (Jo Orr) in hers too. Lee, the American spy was played by Mick Leverett and The Professor by Alan Tite and both these actors held our attention well. What happens next? Enter Michelle – well played by Joanne Peters. And just who is Michelle, really? The play was very entertaining and funny, the audience reaction indicated that everybody really enjoyed it. Let me pay credit too, to the many others involved in such a production – namely Josephine Smith the Director and all those others behind the scenes, like the stage manager and crew, lighting, sounds and props, wardrobe mistress, programmes, publicity and bar. Also, box office, front of house and catering. Quite an army of people who work tirelessly to make every production such a success! Well done to the Dhekelia Theatre Club for an excellent evening. Even in that heatwave, we were kept beautifully cool and well-fed but most of all, so well entertained again. Helen Barrett Larnaca Community Writer
Songs by The Sea! On 13th July a concert was held at Ayia Thekla Amphitheatre. It was organised by Jane Mainwaring to raise money for St. John’s Church in Deryneia and she had approached her daughter Jess Cook, who lives in UK, to come over to Cyprus and help with it. Jess, a singer who is appearing in Ayia Napa this season, rose to the occasion brilliantly and set up the event called ‘Jess and Friends’. A good number of people were there to see this happen and most of them brought a picnic with them! Jess opened the show and entertained us all with her beautiful voice, singing popular songs. It was just that sort of pleasant, relaxed evening. Next, we had five songs (including some solo work) from the Oroklini Community Choir, under the direction of Claire Saul. This choir has gone from strength to strength and it now has 46 members! The audience obviously enjoyed their repertoire and joined in with some of their songs too. After the interval, during which the raffle prizes were drawn (many wonderful prizes kindly donated by neighbouring restaurants, organisations and individuals) plus the welcome appearance of Panicos the Ice Cream man in his van! George Zomenis came to the microphone next and sang some excellent numbers. The audience became very animated and had its feet tapping in time to those! The Grand Finale was the singing of ‘Jerusalem’ by all the performers and the audience. This was truly moving and rousing at the same time. This concert, with its talented performers and wonderful songs set against the backdrop of the sun setting over the sea....was a winner and hopefully one which will be an annual event! Helen Barrett 7
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U P C O MIN G E V E NTS LARNACA Event: Various Festivals and Cultural Events Where: Kiti Village, Lefkara Village, Kato Dhrys Village Date & Time: Please see website of Larnaca Tourism Organisation for details Cost: Free of charge Info: Stalls, events and more. Dancing and singing. Contact: Larnaca Tourism Board on 24657070 Event: Explore Scala - Guided Walk Where: Meet at Larnaca Fort Date & Time: Every Friday at 10.00 a.m. Cost: Free of charge Info: With an experienced guide, explore the area between St. Lazarus and Mackenzie Beach. Visit craft workshops and see 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 & Time: Every Wednesday at 10.00 a.m. Cost: Free of charge Info: This walk covers the history of Larnaca and its development, focusing on the role that the sea had throughout the centuries. Contact: Larnaca Tourism Board on 24657070 Please note event times, dates and locations may be subject to change but are correct at the time of print.
01/08 - World Lung Cancer Day 01/08 - World Wide Web Day 02/08 - World Anglo Day 04/08 - International Beer Day (first Friday of August) 06/08 - Friendship Day (first Sunday of August) 08/08 - World Cat Day 10/08 - World Lion Day 12/08 - World Elephant Day 12/08 - International Youth Day 19/08 - World Humanitarian Day 19/08 - World Honey Bee Day 20/08 - World Mosquito Day 21/08 - World Fashion Day 23/08 - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 23/08 - European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism 26/08 - National Dog day 26/08 - Women's Equality Day
Send in your community events to: info@thedaxigroup.com by 18th of the month for inclusion in the following months magazine. Charity and community events only.
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Event: Sealed by the Governor Where: Municipal Amphitheatre in Paralimni Date and Time: 2nd of August at 20:30 Cost: €5 per person Info: A Cypriot comedy performance (skit), presented by the Theatre of Laugh and Mrs. Olga Potamitou. Contact: Paralimni Municipality 00357 23819300 Event: 1st Pancyprian Festival for Agricultural Where: Municipal Square Lefkolla in Protaras Date and Time: 4th - 6th of August from 17:00 – 23:00 Cost: Free of Charge Info: Under the auspices of His Excellency President of the Republic of Cyprus. Organised by the commission office of the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation. Contact: Paralimni Municipality 00357 23819300 Event: 5th PROTARAS – OPAP 3x3 Where: Municipal Square Lefkolla in Protaras Date and Time: 12th - 13th of August from 16:00 – 22:00 Cost: Free of Charge Info: Organisers are Cyprus Basketball Federation, Cyprus OPAP, Paralimni Municipality, ENP Basketball of Paralimni. Contact: Paralimni Municipality 00357 23819300 Event: Flashbacks Where: Events will be held in different locations around the main events that will follow at 9:00 pm Date and Time: 4th / 11th / 25th of August from 20:00 Cost: Free of charge Info: Revival of Cypriot Customs in Ayia Napa Neighbourhoods Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 00357 23816300 Event: Cyprus & Greek Traditional Dances Where: Ayia Napa Central Square Date and Time: 6th of August from 21:00 Cost: Free of charge Info: Performance by Deryneia Municipality Dancing Group Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 00357 23816300 Event: Festival of Tradition Where: Ayia Napa Municipality Museum ‘THALASSA’ Date and Time: 11th of August from 21:00 Cost: Free of charge Info: Cypriot and Greek Traditional Dances Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 00357 23816300 Event: Cypriot & Greek Traditional Dances Where: Ayia Napa Harbour Date and Time: 15th of August from 21:00 Cost: Free of Charge Info: Performance by ‘Rythmos’ Dancing Group Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 00357 23816300 Event: Cypriot & Greek Traditional Dances Where: Farmer’s Square Date and Time: 25th of August from 21:00 Cost: Free of charge Info: Performance ‘Aradippos’ Dancing Group Contact: Ayia Napa Municipality 00357 23816300
USEFUL INFORMATION Useful Telephone Numbers 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
Phone Numbers - Famagusta Region
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
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
Public Holidays 15th August 2017 (Tues) - Assumption Day 1st October 2017 (Sun) - Independence Day 28th October 2017 (Sat) - ‘Ochi’ Day 25th December (Mon) - Christmas Day 26th December (Tues) - Boxing Day 1st January 2018 (Mon) - New Years Day
Car Boots & Markets Every Wednesday: Market - Ayia Thekla, from 8am Every Saturday: Farmers Market next to Deryneia Stadium, 8am Every Sunday: Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale - Livadia, from 8am
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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 Cape Greco Environmental Information Centre
Head out of Protaras on the coast road to Agia Napa, past Konnos Bay and into the juniper scrub and pine of The National Forest Park, take a sharp left down towards the Agios Anargiroi Church built over the hermit’s sea cave and it’s there. Like a massive piece of rusted supertanker washed up by a tsunami onto the shores of Cape Greco. Shaped like one huge discarded cigarette packet this 700,000 Euro competition-winning structure will have architectural students tingling with excitement. The heavyweight steel panels cladding the structure, supplied by German steelmaker Essen-Krupp, are designed not to be painted, but to form a coat of iron oxide (rust to you and me) and to rust no more. It’s the new Cape Greco Environmental Information Centre open at last, two years behind schedule. There are echoes of the Modernist design movement, as the end overlooking the sea cantilevers out into space. There is not one single curved line in the building, even the wash-hand basins inside have no plughole, the water disappears through a slot instead. A huge glass-covered opening in the steel plate, giving views of the sea is not a window, I’m told, but a constantly moving picture. One moment a black pirate ship hove’s into view, the next a yellow dolphin submarine. How very contemporary. An array of 24 polyvoltaic panels supply power for lights and aircon. But sadly, there was no cash left for signage, so tourists just drift on by in their droves. But it is now open to the public, and well worth the two Euro entry fee, kids go free! Thanks to the elegant portrayal of Cape Greco history, geology and wildlife in its myriad forms, many of them unique to Cyprus. Inside there are tranquil ponds to reflect light and form moving shadows. There’s a small cinema showing a well-shot documentary in Greek and English. There’s a classroom filled with microscopes and deskbound screens where you can call up the views for all to see. All school children in the area will attend as part of their curriculum. Stuffed animals, birds and snakes peer out from display cases among mocked-up plants and trees. Bats fill little caves while insects and beautiful butterflies galore are pinned in their display cases. The island’s geology and 900,000 year history is well documented and includes the bones of a pigmy hippo, the size of an adult pig found at Cape Greco showing what life was like until the arrival of Mankind some 10,000 years ago, when the hippos were hunted to extinction. At one time the Med was an inland sea much shallower than now and hippos and elephants would have swum and walked across from Egypt. Then, the rocky land bridge between Gibraltar and North Africa slowly collapsed and allowed the Atlantic seawaters in. A good thing really, otherwise we would have been sitting among thousands of miles of salty mudflats, instead of on our glorious beaches. A triumph of modern presentation run by the Department of Forests, the Centre has three aquariums housing some 19-species separated out to prevent excessive predation. There’s a device for planting out rooted waterweed for the grazing fish and a supply of fishmeal and smaller live fish for pescetarians. It’s worth pointing out that Cape Greco has a surrounding Marine Conservation Area too. Pride of place hung from the Aquarian ceiling is the skeleton of a bottle nosed dolphin that perished at Cape Greco from a parasitic disease. She is aptly named Thetis, a daughter of the Greek sea-god Nereus. Native plants and trees are being planted out brought in from the national seedbank in Nicosia. The only distraction was the endless roar of quad bikes charging round the many dirt-tracks of the Cape, undoing the conservation efforts that they are blindly oblivious to. Many thanks to Makis and Constandino for the guided tour. Did you know? - The Wishing Tree or Conversation Tree between Cape Greco and the main road to Ayia Napa, is a 200-year-old Juniper. The Juniper Forest covering the area was cut down over a hundred years ago, to power steam engines to grind corn, as there are no water mills. It was gone in just seven years. Did you know? - The National Tree of Cyprus is the endemic evergreen Golden Oak found only in the Troodos. The underside of the leaves are yellow. The National Plant of Cyprus is the Cyprus Cyclamen. It is found on higher ground and flowers from September to January. They grow under trees and it is the flower that first appears above ground. Written by David Ketteridge Have you had a charity or community event? 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Happy Birthday Kevin Males 65th birthday 04/07/17 We all had a great day together with Kevin’s Mimosa Bowls Club friends at the Mimosa Hotel. Thanks for a great night Kevin! From Bryan Pearce
Young at Heart Paralimni resident Barbara Collcutt surprised the team at Daxi when she confessed to being 98 years young! Barbara says that the secret to her health and energy is due to plenty of exercise (gardening and tennis) and healthy eating. Barbara tells us that she brought three daughters up and travelled the world as well as always trying to eat healthily and avoid fast food. Is there anybody out there in Eastern Cyprus who can beat Barbara at 98 years old? Barbara was born on April 1st 1919. If so we would love to hear from you. Please email us at info@thedaxigroup.com with your name date of birth and a recent picture. 11
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Take the first letter from each answer to spell out ONE word. Text the word to our Editor at: 97667965 & all correct answers will be entered into a draw. The first FULL name pulled out of the hat will win their choice from the two fantastic prizes below. Closing date 15th August. A €25 voucher for Deja Vu, Deryneia OR A €25 voucher towards a meal at Lithos Bar & Grill, Oroklini Last Month’s Answer - Jack Knifed Last Month’s Winner - Jeff Edney Please contact us on 23 040 940 to claim your prize. Prize must be claimed before 15th August. Thanks to Tony from Quiz Bizz for providing these questions. Tony is available to host fun and entertaining quizzes at a variety of venues. For more information, call: 99054958. If you would like to offer a prize for this competition, please call our office on 23 040 940.
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Down 1. Tycoon (7) 2. Dissonance (5) 3. Perceptiveness (7) 4. Wanderers (6) 5. Aspect (5) 6. Vegetable (7) 7. Austere (5) 13. Discomfort (7)
15. Mocks (7) 16. Pull out (7) 17. Stopped (6) 18. Accumulate (5) 19. Dock (5) 21. Bird of prey (5)
1. Bergamot, the oil from young Seville oranges, provides the distinctive taste/smell of? (1st letter 1st word) 2. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), first identified in willow bark by Hippocrates c.400BC, is better known as what? 3. Much the Miller's Son, Will Scarlet, and Alan-a-Dale are characters from? (1st letter 1st word) 4. Which US state is named on the label of a Jack Daniels bottle? 5. Who was president of Vietnam from 1945-54? (1st letter 1st name) 6. Dale Carnegie's 1936 best-selling book about business and life is called ‘How to What? 7. On a QWERTY keyboard what letter is between I and P? 8. To celebrate extravagantly (usually loudly and drunkenly) in town/city bars, clubs, etc. is called to 'Paint the town What? 9. The 'Radarange', first sold in 1946, using 'dielectric polarisation', was the first? (1st letter 1st word) 10. What type of creature is a dugite?
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Larnaca - EAN 765, Famagusta - KAP 785
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Chop Sticks - Liz Bush Blueberries - No Correct Answer No winner
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George Georgiou - Tekkes Larnaca
Phil Parker - Little Owl
George W. Parker - Cactus Boots
Anthony Seacole Fisherman at Ayia Triada
Ros Bratton Feeding Time For Young Swallow
Chloe Taylor St Prophitias Ilias in Oroklini
Simon Hack Ayia Thekla Beach
Chloe Taylor Swallowtail Butterfly
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. 16
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This is Me This is great little activity to see how your children perceive themselves or how they would like to be. This is really simple to do and lots of fun. The kids will love to see how big they are and will love the freedom of design too. What you will need: • A large sheet of paper (or pieces of paper taped together) just slightly bigger than your child • A Pencil • Colouring pencils, crayons or pens • Fabric, wool, and other textiles (optional) How to: Step 1 – Start by getting your child to lie on the piece of paper and then trace around the outside of them. When they get off of the paper take a look at the outline and discuss what they see, their size and shape, if their clothing or hair made a funny shape on the outline Step 2 – Start with the face and hair and get your child a mirror to have a look at their features, eye colour, hair colour, etc. Get them to draw these onto their outline (if they want to get creative and give themselves purple hair or orange eyes then just let them go ahead, it all adds to the fun). If you wanted you could use wool for the hair or strips of fabric Step 3 – Time to get to work on an outfit! Let your child design their own clothes for their outline. They can colour them, as we did, but this may get boring for some due to the large areas so why not try using fabric and cutting out a t-shirt and shorts or a dress and sticking it on Step 4 – Once finished hang your child’s masterpiece on the wall and discuss all the elements and why they chose to do certain things. Afterwards make sure you get them to stand next to themselves for the obligatory photo! This was great fun and I am looking forward to trying this with textiles with my two next time. Obviously keep an eye on the Tiny Acorns Creativity page for that and if you have a go at this, or any of our crafts or activities, then please feel free to share them on the page too. We would love to see your work! Maybe you could do this craft every year and then have a wall of different outlines so that you can see the height difference in your child and how their creativity progresses! Written by Sam Barnes. Sam Barnes is primarily a stay at home mum of two, who has loved crafting for many years. She has her own arts and craft Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/tinyacornscreativity and runs a weekly Mummy and Baby Group that is based around creative learning and is a great way to have fun and meet new people. You can also contact Sam by email at: tinyacornscreativity@gmail.com
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Shoulder Pain The shoulder is one of the most sophisticated and complicated joints of the body. It has the greatest range of motion of any joint, enabling you to position the hand anywhere. The coordinated activity of numerous muscles working together is required to produce this motion. It is made up of four true joints and three pseudo joints (which if dysfunctional can impact on shoulder movements). To allow so much movement the joints need to be 'free' to move. A series of complex ligaments and muscles stabilise the joint, which means it is also prone to unique and complex problems. It would be more correct to call it the shoulder complex. Understanding how the different layers of the shoulder are built and connected can help you understand how the shoulder works and is affected by injury and over-use. The deepest layer includes the bones of the shoulder, the next layer is made up of the ligaments, then tendons and muscles. The nerves supply all the structures above and make them work. The shoulder complex is made up of three bones – the humerus, the clavicle, and the scapula (upper arm, collar bone, and shoulder blade), but the ribs, sternum (breast bone) and upper thoracic vertebrae (spine) all influence the shoulder complex. These are connected by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The top of the humerus is shaped like a ball which sits in a socket on the end of the scapula which is referred to as the glenohumeral joint. Ligaments are like strong ropes that help connect bones and provide stability to joints. Tendons connect muscles to bones. There are four main muscles that move the arm – supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis – the rotator cuff muscles. There are other muscles which are also involved in arm movements which can also be a source of pain or restriction. Because of the complexity of this area, instability is common. There are many common causes and it is important to get an accurate diagnosis so that the appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. It is important to remember that shoulder pain can come from another part of the body such as the neck, back, ribs or even the abdomen. Shoulder pain can stem from one or more of the following causes: • Strains from overexertion • Tendonitis from overuse • Shoulder joint instability • Dislocation • Collar or upper arm bone fractures • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) • Pinched nerves (also called radiculopathy) • Referral from a different part of the body • Bursitis • Injury/instability • Arthritis 20
If you have any shoulder pain an Osteopath will assess all contributing factors, with assessments of the neck and spine in general as this is often a source of referral.
THIS ARTICLE ‘SHOULDER PAIN’ 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
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Chic & Easy Looks for Hot Summer Nights
During the Summer, we feel a little more stressed with the dress code even when it’s about going out at night. Our fresh tan from the weekend gives us a new confidence, making us show a little more skin. Micro dresses, shorts, crop tops and wedges are perfect and see through dresses with sleeves and flat ballerina shoes is a must have for romantic souls. For Men, Women and kids. So many to choose from! Florals, fabrication and mood that designers thought it best to go full throttle in full blooms from head to toe, shoes included. From double doses of Rococo style jacquard florals with ruffles and raw hems, blousy 70’s bouquets and neon carnations there is nothing standard about Summer 2017. Inspired undoubtedly by Gucci opening the doors to an everyday kind of eccentricity, many designers are pushing forward with the concept of mix and match. There's something inherently wearable about the new wave of eclecticism and you'll often find that individual pieces are entirely easy to wear.
How to approach this with ease: A strict colour palette will help, but otherwise, just think about accessorising to the max. Just don't call it minimalistic. There's so much more to the catwalk's beautiful antithesis to all the mix 'n' match madness we've already spoken out. From tactile fabrics (micro-pleats through to earthy, luxe, comfortable hessian) designers have also played with volume, shape and a seriously practical spectrum of utilitarian colours that go with literally everything you own already. If your fashion approach has always been less is more, join the gang. The spirit of the '80’s continues this Summer via more literal aesthetic codes as well as the decade's DIY culture this is a season where you make the rules. Fancy the idea of wearing whatever, whenever and however you imagine it in that moment? Then the radical mix 'n' match styling seen at some of the most influential fashion houses on the block will give you the confidence to do so. You can even go so far as to wear mismatched shoes. So, if you've ever thought that warm weather trends were predictable as hell (yes, we all yawn when nautical rears its seafaring head), then Summer 2017 is going to change your outlook forever more. It is as simple as that! Experiment with bright colours, mix and match fabrics, patterns and styles, go baggy, extreme, comfy and artistic. Everything is allowed in fashion this Summer! Elena Leontiou 24
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The 4 Best Action Cameras in 2017 Action cameras are unlike any other kind of camera. They're designed to be attached to helmets, surfboards, cars and other objects, they're small, tough and simple to operate, with a lens that captures the world in high-definition video and in a wide-angle fish-eye perspective. Their small size and POV (Point Of View) footage has made them popular with extreme sports participants, who capture their adventures by attaching cameras to themselves or their equipment.
1. GoPro Hero5 Black
Weight: 118g | Waterproof: 10m | 4K video: 30/25/24fps | 1080: up to 120fps | 720: up to 240fps | Stills resolution: 12MP | Battery life: 1-3hrs est | Price: €390-450 Simple to use, the addition of a rear touchscreen, voice control and GPS makes it one of the most feature-packed cams currently available. Video footage is now smoother than ever too, with the ability to shoot stills in raw and the Wide Dynamic Range feature make the Hero5 Black more versatile than ever.
2. TomTom Bandit
Weight: 190g | Waterproof: Splash proof, with lens swap | 4K video: 15fps | 1080: up to 60fps | 720: up to 120fps | Stills resolution: 16MP | Battery life: 3hrs | Price: €220-350 Taking years of GPS experience, TomTom has built in a series of sensors that not only record location but speed and G-force too, so that when these sensors pick up that something exciting has happened they automatically tag the footage. Back in the pub and with the app open and connected, a quick shake of your phone and the app will automatically edit your footage ready for upload. It really couldn't be easier.
3. Olympus TG-Tracker
Weight: 180g | Waterproof: 30m | 4K video: 30fps | 1080: up to 60fps | 720: up to 240fps | Stills resolution: 7.2MP | Battery life: 3hrs | Price: €240-330 This is an action camera ready for anything and even features a small LED video light built in. Sensors are the big news for the Tracker with GPS, compass, acceleration sensors plus a barometer and thermometer all capturing data from inside the compact case. The intel from these can all be displayed when viewing back the footage or in the video edit so you can show just how extreme you are. What's more, it's waterproof to 30m, features built in stabilisation and can withstand temperatures down to -10C.
4. YI 4K Action Camera
Weight: 94g | Waterproof: N/A (optional case available) | 4K video: 30fps | 1080: up to 120fps | 720: up to 240fps | Stills resolution: 12MP | Battery life: Up to 2hrs | Price: €260-290 It gives as much as it takes, with a large and responsive touchscreen, a big battery and a fast file transfers. It may lack a few features and we would include lens distortion correction and image stabilisation in that list but, the YI 4K Action Camera remains a great value addition to any adventurer's kit bag. 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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DOMESTIC FOOTBALL 12 Aug: Start of Premiership season RUGBY UNION 09 – 26 Aug: Women’s’ World Cup (Ireland) RUGBY LEAGUE 26 Aug: Challenge Cup Final (Wembley) CRICKET 04 – 08 Aug: England v South Africa, 4th Test (Old Trafford) 17 – 21 Aug: England v West Indies, 1st Test (Edgbaston) (First day-night test in England) 25 – 29 Aug: England v West Indies, 2nd Test (Headingley) TENNIS 28 Aug – 10 Sep: US Open (Flushing Meadow, New York) FORMULA ONE 27 Aug: Belgian Grand Prix (Spa – Francorchamps) ATHLETICS 04 – 13 Aug: World Championships (London) 08 – 11 Aug: Special Olympics GB National Games (Sheffield) 20 Aug: Birmingham Diamond League GOLF 03 – 06 Aug: Women’s’ British Open (Kingsbarns, Scotland) 10 – 13 Aug: US PGA Championship, (Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina) 18 – 20 Aug: Solheim Cup (Des Moines, USA) CYCLING 19 Aug – 10 Sep: Vuelta a Espana, (Spain) HOCKEY 19 – 27 Aug: Men's and women's Euro Hockey Championships, (Netherlands) BOXING 26 Aug: Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor, light-middleweight, (Las Vegas, USA) BADMINTON 21 – 27 Aug: World Championships (Glasgow) EQUESTRIAN 22 – 27 Aug: European Dressage and Show Jumping Championships, (Gothenburg, Sweden) 31 Aug – 03 Sep: Burghley Horse Trials (Burghley, Sussex) MOTORCYCLING 27 Aug: British Moto Grand Prix (Silverstone) JUDO 28 Aug – 03 Sep: World Championships (Budapest, Hungary) BASKETBALL 31 Aug – 17 Sep: EuroBasket, hosted by Finland, Israel, Romania & Turkey 28
THE LATEST SPORTS AND EVENTS NEWS
LOCAL SPORTS CYPRUS FOOTBALL – What’s it all about? Well, it’s certainly different from the format we are used to in the UK so we will try to explain how it works which may increase your enjoyment of local football. We will focus on the Cyprus 1st Division which consists of 14 teams who each play one another home and away. This is usually concluded around March when the bottom two teams are automatically relegated and their short season is finished. The remaining 12 teams are split into two sections with teams 1 to 6 playing each other (home and away). Teams 7 to 12 also play each other home and away with the team finishing bottom being relegated together with the two teams from phase one. Points gained from these two ‘mini leagues’ are added to the points gained during phase one of the season in order to establish final league positions and therefore, entry into European competitions. Alongside the league fixtures, the Cyprus Cup competition matches are usually played on Wednesday evenings. This information was checked and verified by Steve Comer who wrote the article about Alki FC in June’s edition and hopefully it will help you understand Cyprus football better. If you have any suggestions or are involved with a sport you would like to see featured, please e-mail me at barrettdg@yahoo.co.uk Written by Daxi Sports Writer: Doug Barrett
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Driving in The North of Cyprus Many people either move to Cyprus for work or retirement, or they visit the island for a holiday with some returning year after year. A large number of these people visiting the island never venture north of the border to explore and enjoy the many delights which is a real shame. Some think that it is too much trouble to travel across borders, some don’t even consider it. A real shame. No matter where you are on the island, you are in reach of a border crossing. In the capital, Nicosia you can even walk across the 2 pedestrian borders at Ledra Street and Ledra Palace. This will give you a unique insight into the differences between the 2 sets of citizens and cultures. Of course, you may find things over in the north to be slightly cheaper , however beware - when you are crossing any of these borders you will be reminded of customs allowances and fake products. Customs officers have the right to search bags and confiscate any goods they believe to be illegal. In the north you can use Turkish Lira, Euros or Sterling to purchase anything. From Paphos on the west side of the island you can take a beautiful, picturesque (and lengthy) drive along the coastline to Morphou, or you can drive into Nicosia and drive across the border at Metehan, also known as Agios Dometios/Kermia. From Limassol in the south you can either take a drive north through the Troodos mountains to Morphou, a motorway trip north to Nicosia or alternatively another motorway trip east to Larnaca where you have the choice of Pergamos/Beyarmudu/Dhekylia. Located in the British Eastern Sovereign Base area or Strovilia or Akyar near Agios Nikolaos - also in the Base at the eastern part of the island near Famagusta. If you live here in Cyprus and own your own car then all you need at the border crossings is your valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and those of any passengers in your car at the time of crossing. You will also need to purchase short term insurance at the border which will cover your car on a 3rd party basis whilst driving in the north. If you’re here as a tourist and have rented a car during your stay, then please obtain permission from the rental company to allow you to take the car across the border. The cost is usually around 25 euros and lasts for 1 month so you can travel as many times as you wish in that time. They drive on the left, same as in the south, but beware the speed cameras - they do work! So, if you are stuck for something new to do, take the plunge and take a trip to the north and visit the hidden gems of Kyrenia, Karpaz, Lapta to name a few. It is like taking a trip back in time and no doubt you will say to yourselves, “why didn’t we do this sooner?” Written by Steve Dutton of www.autovillagecyprus.com 30
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It’s your career that will be affecting you the most intensely by the 5th and 6th. You’ll be in great shape to hear the super positive answers that come your way on the 12th and 13th. By the 19th and 20th, you know well enough that a seemingly boring day can yield some amazing discoveries. You really connect with somebody or some activity on the 30th and 31st.
August the 5th and 6th, you want to be on your toes. Focus on work on the 10th and 11th. After all, if you want to succeed, you have to put in the effort. You’re in a super special place on the 14th, 15th and 16th. Looks like all that positive visualisation really paid off! Treat yourself on the 19th, 20th or 21st. You deserve it! On the 24th or 25th, romance makes a grand entrance.
It is high time that you confront that old emotion that’s been niggling you on the 5th and 6th. Identify it and move on! Your goals are very much within reach on the terrific 12th and 13th. You sail smoothly towards the harbour of your choice. You are a real whizz when it comes to getting your point across on the 22nd and 23rd. Attend to the details again, on the 28th. Be selfless on the 31st.
The month gets going in a pretty great way on the 1st and 2nd. You are a love machine on the 19th, 20th and 21st, and you are about to get a tune-up. Being nice is going to get you farther than telling them how it’s going to be on the 26th and 27th. If you made any kind of emotional resolution, it’s time you follow through on the 31st. Get serious about making changes and you will.
You have a real insight on the 5th and 6th and that feels good. You should use this insight to help a whole lot of people. Business progresses at its own pace on the 10th and 11th. You’re feeling social on the 17th and 18th, which means you should get together with friends. You’re feeling great and looking downright fantastic on the super successful 22nd and 23rd. Ready for romance? It’s ready for you on the 30th and 31st.
Forecasts show that by the super intellectual 12th and 13th you are going to totally wow everyone you come in contact with. Wow! You and a friend cook up quite a scheme on the 19th, 20th or 21st. You and a very special person might be ready to take things to the next level on the super romantic (and generally very positive) 24th and 25th. Talk about it. Or better yet, just do it!
You are so romantic come the 7th and 8th, you will be totally blown away by a really incredible someone special. There’s a bumpy ride full of pride-driven ego clashes ahead. Ask yourself if there is any way you can minimise the drama? You have one deep thought after another on the 24th and 25th. Write them down. You could change the world! You’ll see what a major impact you can have by the utterly pleasant 26th and 27th.
Figure it out on the romantic 9th,10th and 11th. The sooner you know who likes you, the better! You’ll really make a splash on the 15th and 16th, as long as you can reign in that tendency to criticise first and ask questions later. Get a social event organised on the 25th. By the 28th and 29th, things couldn’t be better, so be sure to take advantage of all these amazing opportunities.
The deeply expressive 7th and 8th, you’ll be ready to share whatever it is you’ve discovered with the world. They’ll love it! Love, tenderness, beauty. All this is in store for you on the magical 19th and 20th. Be sure to take note of just how positive recent developments have been and how that impacts your sense of self. Celebrate on the 30th and 31st! There’s terrific news on the way, and you’re in a great place to appreciate it.
Were you waiting for a piece of professional news you’d almost given up on? Well, it could well arrive on the 10th or 11th. Watch out for conflict on the personal front on the 12th and 13th. Are you really happy with this situation? Use those intuitive powers of yours on the 24th and 25th. They won’t steer you wrong! On the 31st it’s ok to put off a difficult decision temporarily, if it’s too tough to choose right now.
You’ll be back in a super fantastic space by the 7th and 8th, what with all the positive feedback you’re getting in every aspect of your life (personal, professional, etc.). There’s nothing like following your passions in order to achieve success! Have you maybe been neglecting your health a teensy tiny bit, what with all this work progress? Get back on track on the 19th, 20th and 21st. Give in to that wanderlust on the 26th and 27th.
You are on fire when it comes to getting a positive outcome from all your excellent ideas on the wonderful 9th, 10th and 11th. You’re super creative on the 15th and 16th. Not only that, but somebody thinks you are pretty cute. By the very chatty 22nd and 23rd you could make some interesting connections at a party. Plan some more on the 28th. Wrap up the month with a brand-new idea on the 31st. You’re amazing!
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Cyprus Cuisine
Cyprus Cuisine Cyprus cuisine is essentially Greek cuisine, complete with its gamut of dips, stuffed vegetables, Yiahni or Lathera dishes, Stiffado, Moussaka, and panoply of grilled fish, octopus, kalamari and the famous Mézés. There are, however, some Cyprus variations and specialities. In Greece for example, Souvlaki will usually be served in a flat-bread pitta that is rolled round the kebab. Cyprus has pitta bread pouches (a familiar sight in London take-aways) into which the meat and salad is inserted. Cyprus also has a special sausage called ‘Seftalia’ (usually pronounced in Cyprus dialect as ‘Sheftalia’). It is, for the most part, made of ground pork, though sometimes lamb shoulder, mixed with finely chopped onion and parsley and wrapped in call fat. The meat served in Cyprus Kebabs or ‘Souvlaki’ is usually pork or chicken, though lamb can sometimes be found. Seftalia can also be ordered and it is quite common to have a ‘Mix’, the ‘ed’ tends to get dropped off. This is mixed pork Souvlaki and Seftalia. Another specifically Cyprus traditional dish is Pork or Lamb Tavas. A Tavas is an earthernware pot in which cubed meat is cooked very slowly with the added spices of cumin and cinnamon. Usually the pot will also have onion, potato and carrot, sometimes courgettes will be included. This is a very succulent dish full of flavour. Definitely one to try during your stay in Cyprus! Cyprus is famous for two cheeses it produces from sheep’s and/or goat’s milk – Halloumi and Anari, the latter being softer and a by-product of the first. Halloumi is usually eaten grilled or fried and at some authentic Cypriot restaurants they heat the Halloumi up first in the milk with which they make it.
Cyprus Meze If you are not familiar with the Meze tradition from Greek restaurants, a Meze is probably a good way of getting familiar with Cyprus cuisine. You will usually be served some twenty to thirty courses, a little bit of each. Typically they will include dips of Tzatziki, Taramosalata and Houmous, possibly an aubergine dip too, a large Greek salad, various vegetarian dishes such as ‘Gigantes’ or large broad beans, mushrooms of some sort, wild greens cooked with a kind of scrambled egg. You might have some fried or grilled courgette rings or aubergine, some seafood such as Octopus or Calamari, various grilled sausages such as the Armenian, garlicky and hot, Pastourma, wine marinated village sausages, Lountza (smoked pork loin), Seftalia, spare ribs, lamb or pork chops and Souvlaki or Souvla (the larger chunks of meat).
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The set Meze will give you the biggest range of tastes, but you can also make up your own Mezes. If there are four or more of you together, order a selection of starters, a large Greek salad and one main dish each then share the food between you for lots of different tastes. A good mix of main dishes would be Moussaka, Calamari, Stiffado and Kleftiko. Dolmades (stuffed vine or cabbage leaves) is another good choice. As regards the Kleftiko, do you know the origin of the name ‘Kleftiko’? It literally means ‘the robber’s one’ (meal implied). It comes from the time of Greek enslavement under the Ottoman Empire. The kleftes or robbers were the resistance, a kind of band of Robin-Hood Merry Men who stole to give back to the poor. To avoid making smoke and delicious food smells that would give them away in their mountain hideouts, they would dig a hole in the ground, line it with hot coals and put in their lamb before covering up with earth. The lamb was left to slow cook for hours. As in Greece itself, Kleftiko is a popular traditional dish here in Cyprus. When you come to Cyprus you will be spoilt for choice in relation to traditional restaurants and tavernas offering this type of food. There are some traditional tavernas in the tourist areas but the majority are located in the villages surrounding which are certainly worth making an effort to visit for a fully authentic experience. If you do get the opportunity head up into the Troodos mountains where you will not only enjoy phenomenal scenery but fabulous traditional Cyprus cuisine and hospitality. “Bon appetit” - or more appropriately here: “Kali Orexi!”
Written by Billy Warry - Wines and cuisine food author. Bill Warry, organises with his Cypriot colleague Joseph, regular wine tours to the beautiful Troodos mountains of Cyprus, both for groups or private parties. For more information: www.winesandtours.co.uk
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