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GrapevineCyprus.com April 2015

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Upfront April and Easter and the clocks moving forward; Spring must surely be here and judging by the number of events to attend this month I am not the only one to hope so (page 8). The western and orthodox Easter fall on different weekends this year. This is always baffling to a lot of folk. We all know Easter is a moveable feast, meaning it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. However back in AD 325 it was established that the date of Easter would be the first Sunday after, the full moon that occurs on or soonest after 21 March i.e. the spring equinox. The reason that there are often two separate dates is that the West changed its calendar from the Julian to the Gregorian and therefore this full moon falls on separate dates.

Tigers Get Together photographed by David Hart

Contents News & Views Out & About

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Homelife 14 Market Place In Colour

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The Easter Bunny also goes back a long way and was depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs. Originally the rabbit played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behaviour at the start of the season of Eastertide and consequently whether they should receive eggs after the long lentern fast. The Orthodox churches also have the custom of abstaining from eggs during the fast of Lent. The only way to keep them from being wasted was to boil or roast them, and begin eating them to break the fast. As a special dish, they would probably have been decorated as part of the celebrations, hence the brightly coloured eggs of today. On to our Cover picture this month, two tigers get together. Lara is the female tiger cub who was born at Paphos zoo last year and she has become a mascot for the Paphos Tigers, our local rugby seen here with Jack Bilton, Paphos Tigers Club Captain. Happy Easter and Kalo Pasxa to you all. Back next month

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Food & Drink

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Wellbeing

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The Great British Debate Off by Barbara Strain

By the time you read this the debate about the debate should be over. Indeed, whatever discussions the UK Party Leaders chose to have in public may be well and truly finished. However, in midMarch, the news is full of whether Cameron is scared to confront Miliband face-to-face or whether the DUP should have a seat at the discussion table. The planned 7-way debates are scheduled for April 2nd (to avoid any Fooling) and 16th the first is to be on ITV, the other on BBC. Sky and Channel 4 intend to broadcast a head-tohead between Miliband and Cameron. The latest news is that the broadcasters propose to go ahead with the schedule, featuring an empty chair for Cameron. That will make the final debate very interesting. The whole deal is strange to me. Granted I count myself an innocent in the British Political scene, except as seen from a distance. The idea of these ‘heads of party’ debates seems so very American. America is different, since there are only two candidates. In the past there has been less of a problem in the UK but now we have so many parties, it’s hard to know which should be included. Obviously Tories and Labour. Lib Dems? Well, they are part of the current government. The Greens, then, since they have as many party members now as the Lib Dems. Scottish Nationalists as they are – at the time of writing – set to hold power north of the border. OK, so the plan is to include these, plus Plaid Cymru, but not the Northern Ireland Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). It does seem unfair to include other nationalist parties but to exclude them, especially as they have more MPS in Westminster than the all-important Scots. Sinn Fein has more than Plaid Cymru, but I guess we can discount them as they don’t take their seats. On the other hand, add together all the seats that are held by Northern Ireland Parties and they also outnumber the Scottish Nationalists. It seems the broadcasters have forgotten the sole Respect MP, George Galloway. They have, however, included Nigel Farage, of UKIP, but not the We Demand a Referendum Party, a splinter from UKIP, as is Veritas, founded by Robert Kilroy Silk after splitting from UKIP.

Non-inclusion of the latter may be due to them not having representation in the House of Commons. There are up to 60 parties that, for whatever reason, have not achieved that status. These include Yorkshire First, which party campaigns for devolution for – obviously – Yorkshire. With more traditional political ideology, we have the British Nationalist Party and the National Front. In the other corner, so to speak, there’s the Communist Party, AND the Communist Party of Britain, which is not to be confused with the Communist Party of Great Britain. Yes, folk there is yet another Communist Party with an even longer name but unknown (to me) agenda, not forgetting the Workers Revolutionary Party Britain First. There are also several variants of the Socialist theme; Socialist People’s Party, Socialist Labour, Socialist Equality. I am serious. Remember the Monster Raving Loony Party? Well, they are now the Official Monster Raving Loony Party. It is arguable that if Cameron et al have the right to airtime, then some of these minor parties should also have a broadcasting soapbox to tell us their plans for our glorious future. I would propose a league system as used in many sporting events. We can have seeding for the ‘better’ parties, such that they don’t meet until the quarter finals. Now, in all seriousness, the electorate will get bored by several rounds of what I would do if I won the election and how my party has the only answer to the economy/education/ National health. Instead, I think that the leaders of all the parties should meet in a jungle, where they can perform distasteful acts and be voted off by the viewers. For the Grand Finale they can be asked to produce cup-cakes in their party colours.

Cover Story: Paphos Tigers by David Hart, Director of Rugby & Coaching

The rugby club was started in 2004 by players from England and South African, all civilians from all walks of life. We joined The British Forces League and became Champions in our first year, we were very proud of our achievement and since 2004 we have won the league 5 times, the only civilian side to do this in Cyprus. We have suffered during the past 2 years with player numbers and also the amount of “game time” as to field a full side as come near impossible, also Limmasol and Nicosia have had the same problem as Paphos Tigers this has had a negative impact on rugby in general on the Island. This situation does not support the current success of The Cyprus National Side as a high number of overseas players are shipped over to play in International games. What this will do to local moral and the progress of the Cyprus national side in the next few years remains to be seen. We Paphos Tigers RFC have to with Cyprus Rugby Federation’s (CRF) inclusion start to resolve this decline by agreeing an action plan with all current clubs and forces sides to get back to rugby at senior level. Some development at schools is to be admired as “get into rugby” launched by the IRB International Rugby Board is now fully launched on the Island but nothing seems to be happening higher up a senior level. It makes me wonder what the IRB know of this demoralising state. So what of the Tigers, we have increased player membership we need to gather some pace in the

next few months to increase the senior squad to a minimum of 23 playing members.

Our future

We have our senior side, a colts set up and a mini section too, they (mini’s) provided 12 players the first ever Cypriot national team who played against Greece, with Cyprus Mini’s winning the international test.

Develop our Colts and prepare them for senior rugby and international experience.

Our joint venture with local council we developed our own ground with changing rooms and club house in Tala, another great achievement for the club officers and members of PAPHOS TIGERS. Our current Management overseas all aspects of playing, coaching and development of all age groups, we have highly qualified coaches, with experienced leaders in all sections. Our mini groups continue to increase its membership and this bodes very well for the future, we are probably already growing future internationals, watch this space in a few years time. Hence the connection with Paphos Zoo and the baby tiger, we need more Tigers babies and adult ones. We welcome all nationalities, of different skill levels and abilities, our management team and coaches will give you a very warm welcome and who knows you could be a full international. We will become the leading side in Cyprus to develop future international players; this is to be achieved by high levels of coaching and individual player development. So, come along on Tuesday and Thursday for seniors and Sundays for our mini’s and be part of our successes.

We will build our squad of 23 seniors

Increase our Mini section to feed onto the Colts Set up the first Tag Tournament on the Island Initiate 7’s tournament in Cyprus Invite overseas Touring sides 2015/6 Return to be the No 1 side in Cyprus Become significant in providing Colts and senior players to the national side. Our captain and Club Chairman, Jack Bilton, pictured with the tiger on the front cover of this issue states; “As an ex colt and junior and current Cyprus International I have been through the system that Paphos Tigers have and can envisage the club getting stronger with exceptional coaching in all groups and all skill levels. As Captain I and I know my other playing members will welcome any individual that wants to play rugby here at our Tala Rugby Ground.” Last game Hungary v Cyprus 29th March in Budapest Next game Paphos Tigers RFC v Limmasol Crusaders RFC 4th April Home at Tala 3.00 KO

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Vanishing Cyprus: Cyprus – Russian Link and IS xtremism by Andreas C Chrysafis

The geopolitical changes in the Eastern Mediterranean have become like shifting sand; land is gained and lands are lost; souls vanquish and lives perish at each day’s passing! With the Assad ‘regime change” and Jihad atrocities in Syria and Iraq, stability is shaky to say the least. Accordingly to military experts the greatest danger of all is the war against “Islamic State” extremism. It is envisioned that it will take a generation to eradicate it. Such assertions announced by USA and EU governments offer reasons for serious concerns about world safety and stability. The mass beheadings of 21 innocent Egyptian Christians by IS on a Libyan beach – orchestrated like a movie - makes one’s skin crawl at such carnage committed at the hands of those murderers who show no mercy for human lives. The sea turned red with the blood of the slaughtered. Add the recent attacks in the heart of Europe and the IS threat becomes obvious. They say there are home-grown Jihadist “sleeper” cells in readiness to unleash havoc in their own countries at a time and place of their own choosing. This terror recognizes neither borders nor nationality. Actually, Jihadists have rediscovered an old magic formula to attract new recruits and gain notoriety; religion! They misuse the Muslim faith to justify their actions but no religion is responsible for committing such brutalities; deranged people are! Unfortunately, this is what the world is dealing with today; an archaic form of modern barbarism gone berserk! Cyprus is smack in the eye of the storm and in close proximity to those horrors. If IS terrorists successfully gain control and formulate a corridor through Syria to reach the Mediterranean coastline, nobody would feel safe in the region. One can be sure Cyprus would become a target. Those black reapers of death on the loose, killing in the name of Allah would then seek out new trophies soaked in blood. As a Christian nation, Cyprus is vulnerable, with the presence of 400,000 Anatolian Turks imported by Turkey to change the demographic of the island. The threat becomes real by Ankara’s admittance that 10% of IS terrorists are considered to be Turkish Sunni nationals. Under those terms, if a tiny 3% of those settlers are radically brainwashed for Jihad, then a disturbing picture emerges; one that could transform the island forever. Should Cyprus worry? Definitely and there are a number of factors that puts Cyprus directly in harms way: Foremost, the island was once a part of the Ottoman Caliphate, which IS wants to recapture; geographically Cyprus offers a good base for expansion; it has natural gas; the British use the Akrotiri military bases for air attacks against IS targets; Turkey under “Sultan Erdogan” Buyuk Usta “Great Master” is sympathetic to the “Islamic State”; an Islamic Sunni Study Centre (the largest in the world) is being set up on the island; Dhekelia, the British

military base offers land and sea access for cross-border incursions; Turkish nationals travel freely between the crossings. Under the IS threat, it’s questionable whether to maintain those crossings open or shut until a solution to reunite the island has been reached between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots. It is encouraging however, to note that the government has recently recognized the IS threat Cyprus is facing. The prospects that some Jihadist “sleeper” cells are lurking in the Turkish occupied area are not too far fetched. Mr. Kasoulides, the Foreign Minister admitted that Cyprus is susceptible to the dangers of IS and that his government is taking steps to deal with the threat. The Cyprus Intelligence Service (KYP) commander Mr. Andreas Pentaras has admitted that since 2013, Cypriot-registered double-cabin vehicles have been crossing to the north, shipped to Turkey and then across to Syria. Those pickups are modified with weapons and used by IS fighters while still displaying Cypriot license plates. Also recently, two Syrian-Jihadists with Kalashnikovs, knives and other weaponry as well as a stash of cash were apprehended, whilst at Larnaca airport European Muslims were stopped from entering the occupied area en-route to join Jihadist training camps. As an independent nation Cyprus needs to forge strong relations with other powers to defend the country and its citizens. Since nothing is for nothing, Cyprus has to decide how much it’s prepared to give up in exchange for a strong alliance; an alliance that its own existence may depend on. President Anastasiade’s recent visit to Russia was seen as a breakthrough in a new foreign policy; from years of passiveness, to one of an offensive and a defensive policy! Cyprus has finally put its own interests first above others. He secured important bilateral agreements in finance, culture, tourism and trade but the most important is the agreement to allow Russian military ships to use the Cyprus ports and waters when necessary for peaceful purposes. The next likely initiative is to see a permanent Russian Naval Base on the island. If so, it would transform the entire geopolitical environment of the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus would no longer feel alone nor a sitting target at the mercy of its enemy. That move by Cyprus did not go down well with its western “allies” and “friends”. The UK wasted no time to question the President’s agreement while France did not object - since it also uses its ports and waters for its navy and military manoeuvres - but the EU was not pleased at all. The Cyprus/Russian co-operation agreement took everyone by surprise but more so by the fact that it was initiated by a right-wing conservative government. Recognizing how unfairly western allies and the EU behaved politically towards Cyprus the parties in Cyprus unanimously welcome the agreement. Insofar as foreign policy is concerned, the Cyprus government has now moved in a new direction. Like all other countries, the government has the right to make alliances and agreements with anyone it chooses to best serve its own interests. Seeking to make new agreements in a wider political spectrum and abandoning the 40-year old failed foreign policy it’s a wise move and well overdue in most people’s minds. There is now a strong triangle, formulated by agreements between Cyprus with Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Syria and Greece. That triangle offers a good protection umbrella for Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean waters against provocateurs and opportunists such as Turkey. With Russia on board, Cyprus has now secured a powerful ally. Establishing a Russian naval base would not only encourage greater Russian investments to help kick-start the economy but also and most importantly, it would act as a deterrent to those who plan the destruction of Cyprus, namely Turkey or the IS terrorists! They would think twice before attempting to make their next aggressive move for the Islamization of the island. That’s what the Republic of Cyprus desperately needs; a strong ally so all people - both Greek and Turkish Cypriots - would start to feel safe and secure again in a unified democracy. They can then look forward to a brighter future without been intimidated by Turkey’s constant provocations because of its military might; for might is not right! Author – Writer – Artist www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisAuthor www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisArtGallery

Poem of the Month: Mother Goose By Beryl Hollands

Lost & found sorry you’ve been in the freezer so long, Help me? I am cold I need to belong, To a nice warm place, my feathers were on, Christmas has gone: What went wrong To be put in a cold box, how long must I freeze, My life is not what I thought it would be, I was bought to eat: so proud I made my weight to date, If I am not found, I won’t bother next time. Lucky I might be: if; Easter remembers me, At last I’m free: to a warm place, Where I am supposed to be, My cold cover will soon be gone, Into the oven where I belong

The Passion of Christ By Fr. Miguel

On Palm Sunday, 5th April at 4pm THE PASSION OF CHRIST, or Way of The Cross, will be enacted in the grounds of Ayia Kyriaki Church (also known as The Church of St. Paul’s Pillar) Paphos, Cyprus. Last year the production, put on by a group of local people, was very successful and the many people who attended, both residents and tourists, asked for it to be staged again. You are invited to come, watch and listen and we warmly welcome you to join us in the singing and prayers. This is a very special setting because Saint Paul came here to Cyprus and preached about Jesus Christ. At this historical place, tradition says that

he was tied to a pillar and received 39 lashes as punishment for converting many to Christianity. What a wonderful and appropriate place then to remember and celebrate the PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST! As in many other locations around the world, presenting The Passion in the Holy Week of Easter, is a tradition. We are joyful to be staging our second representation. In this way we shall discover more about the true meaning and importance of Easter. It is a time for us to reflect on Christ’s suffering, on what He did and continues to do for us. It is a time for us to share, to come together and celebrate, to remember how fortunate we are to have the knowledge and true love of our dear Lord. We do hope you will join us for this special occasion. Everyone is welcome and assured of a meaningful and deeply moving experience. It will be from 4pm – 5pm approximately. Free entry. Beverly Peberdy, The Church of St. Paul’s Pillar, Paphos, Cyprus. © Grapevine • April 2015

Diary 0f events April

For this month’s live music listings visit www.nitbats.com

3rd (Fri) Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare “The Brunch” at The Lodge Steak & Seafood. from 12pm until 3pm. Co. In aid of Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare. Enjoy the famous All You Can Eat and Drink Brunch for only €20 instead of €25! For reservations please telephone 96677288.

Bay), €5 to enter the quiz plus a chance to win cash prizes on the Find the Lady draw. For more information on the above and PARC please contact us on the numbers above or visit our website (www.parc-cyprus.org) see our Facebook page (www. facebook.com/Parc.Cypruc). Cancer Patients Support Group

4th (Sat) Rugby Paphos Tigers RFC v Limmasol

17th (Fri) Aliathon Bowling Club. Combined team from Bowls Cyprus playing against Winchmore Hill Bowls Club from UK. Entrance free to all spectators 10am

5th (Sun) Seasonal Easter Market Pano Akourdaleia Herb Garden. 10am-2pm. Farmers and Art & Crafts market. Local, natural, homemade and handmade. Supporting your local community by buying directly from the producers, artists and crafters. Coffee shop on site. Great social atmosphere! For more details visit www.facebook.com/groups/ heavenonearthherbals or contact 96425879/99993412. 6th (Mon) The Cancer Patients Support Group Bazaar 10.00am until 12 o’clock, celebrate ‘British Easter’ at at Paphos Harbour. Handmade crafts, jams and cakes as well as hundreds of second hand books . Contact Jan 97890985 6th (Mon) Latchi Fun Day Latchi Marina to raise money for Polis Hospital and Ambulance service. 10.30 – 20.00. Watersports prizes with Latchi Watersports Centre. Greek Dancing, Childrens Magician, Grand Prize draw, Supported by Sunshine FM Bouncy Castle and Facepainting, Martin Rhodes singing Frank Sinatra live, Supported by Rock FM, Sunset Band performing live, Great food offers from restaurants, Arts, crafts, food and drink stalls. Fun for all the family! 13th Easter Monday Paphos Farmers and Craft Market PaphosLighthouse (10am to 4pm. Pharos/Goudas) Beach, Paphos. Come and join us to support two local Paphos charities : Archangel Michael Hospice and Kivotos (for kids with special needs). This event has been kindly sponsored by the “Salmon’s Taste” restaurant (99908877) (which is located 100 metres from the old Carrefour.) Please see the Facebook page for the “Paphos Farmers & Craft Market” event, or email paphos-farmers-market@hotmail.com for more information. 15th (Wed) Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare Martin Rhodes & The Rat Pack Era at Saint Giorgio’s Bar in Chloraka from 7pm – €18 per person. . Delicious traditional Cypriot meze buffet. All proceeds to Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare. Booking essential at 99265443 – Andrea, or 99856571. 15th (Wed) Pharos Arts Foundation The Shoe Factory, Nicosia 8.30pm. A recital with Bence Boganyi (bassoon) and Miwa Hoyano (piano). 16th (Thurs) until 30th (Thurs) Peter’s Gallery a collection of oil paintings “Colors of France” by Lucienne Smagala at, Limassol 31 Ioanni Polemi street, opposite the Peter & Paul church 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m., 4.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. The exhibition works are posted on the gallery website www. petersgallery.com.cy. 16th (Thurs) Paphos Voices Concert Tala Church Hall at 7.30pm, Tickets: 7 Euros.Contact Anita 99771548 or Joy 99496153 (Tala). All profits in aid of Cancer Patients Support Group 7th (Tues) FUN at the PARC Monthly Fun Quiz Night 7:30pm start at the Coral Star Restaurant (opposite Phillippos Supermarket Coral

18th (Sat) 9th Annual National Cyprus Business Woman of The Year Award 19:00-22:00 , Hilton Hotel Nicosia, Tickets now on sale: €30. Contact: 100 Leading Ladies on 00357 99163289 www.100leadingladies.com or Cyprus Business Woman of the Year Award on 00357 99987672, www.cyprusbusinessawards.com 18th (Sat) PARC Table Top Sale Grab a Bargian, 10am til 2pm outside the Coral Star (opposite Phillippos Supermarket, Coral Bay) with Vendor tables available at €10 each. Call Fiona (96589430) or Pam (99059068) for bookings or details Peyia Animal Rescue Club (P.A.R.C.) 19th (Sun) Eléa Spring Fair Eléa Golf Club, Paphos from 10am to 5pm. The open day includes, a full entertainment programme for people of all ages including: a fundraising 5k walk on behalf of the Cancer Patients Support Group, Classic Car Show, Face Painting, Thompson School of Dance, Paphos Zingers, SM and KC Entertainment perform modern and classical song and dance and an Easter Egg Hunt for the children. Competitions and prizes, over 40 arts and crafts stalls selling beautiful handmade and imported products. A range of food and beverages available throughout the day. Free entry & easy parking. For more information contact Anita on 99387311 or visit www. in-any-event.biz. 19th (Sun) Mini Marathon Support Group Volunteer Beverley Houghton Brown is organising a 5k run at Elea Golf Club. €10 entrance fee. Starts at 11am so get their early to register. For more information please call Beverley on 99983550 Sunday 19th April -The Paphos Academy of Fine Art. Director Polis Charalambous and other artists provide an evening of classical music. 7pm for 7.30pm, start. €15 includes a small hot buffet. Wine available on the night. Tickets from Maxine O’Daly on 26 272701 or Lida and Polis 99632346. 23rd (Thurs) and 30th (Thurs) Swing’in With a Difference Michael Antoniou will be with Special Guest Louise Vreony at Sonny’s Restaurant in Kissonerga raising money for the Cancer Patients Support Group Paphos and Archangel Michael Hospice Cyprus.Michael Hits from the likes of Sinantra, Elvis, J.Cash, Deano, Bill Withers and much more + a raffle! Tickets cost €25 each which includes a 3 course dinner, starting at 7:30pm until late. A donation from ticket sales will go to the charities. Seats are limited so booking early is advised. For tickets call Mike on 99854375. 2nd May Table Top Sale St Barnabas’ Limassol at 9 am. Pitches cost €10 each and tables an extra €5 each. Please call Nora on 99356451for more details. 2nd May Rugby International Cyprus v Lithuania at the Pafiakos Stadium Paphos 3rd (Sun) May 18th Hot Dog Show at Paphos Harbour from 10am until 4pm. Fun day out for all the family, with food, drinks, live entertainment by TOTT Events and SPECIAL GUEST STAR Jay Georgiades and the Symbiosis Band. Water Walkerz, Face Painting, stalls and 14 category Dog Show (€5 the first category and €2 every other entry). For advertising, sponsorships, volunteering or any other questions, please telephone 26946461/ 99249497/ 99265443, or e-mail sales@cyprusanimalwelfare.com / sales2@ cyprusanimalwelfare.com.

Notes

Paphos Tigers : Senior Rugby Training Paphos Tigers RFC

Tala ground Tuesday and Thursday 7.00 pm and mini’s Sunday 10.00am

PARC: Please note that PARC also does not have a shop in Peyia therefore if you kindly wish to donate goods please call Julie (99712149) or Jean (96219797 for help & information. The Aliathon Bowling Club’s: 20th anniversary

commences with a week of celebrations from Monday May 11th. contact Phil Lodwick on lodders@cytanet.com.cy or 99105709.

Church Groups

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF PAPHOS

Sunday Services - Ayia Kyriaki, Kato Paphos - 8.15am and 6.00pm Holy Eucharist (4th Sunday Choral Evensong); St Luke’s, Prodromi - 9.30am Holy Communion; St Stephen’s, Tala - 11.00am Holy Communion. Wednesdays Ayia Kyriaki 9.00am, Holy Eucharist. Contact: Church Office - 26-953044 or 99-212627.

NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY CHURCH

Every Sunday 10.30am at the Coral Star Restaurant, Coral Bay, A variety of midweek home groups and social outreach activities, etc. For more info, tel. Elder Mike Smith 97-650960, email mikeg4bte@gmail.com.

LATIN PARISH OF PAPHOS Anyone is welcome. Holy Mass times at Agia Kyriaki Chrisopolitissa, Kato Paphos: Saturdays 18.00 (valid for Sunday), Sundays 10.00 (Latin), 11.00 (English-Polish), 12.00 (English); at Latin Parish Hall, Tombs of Kings Rd: Saturdays 16.00 (valid for Sunday); at St. Nicolas Church, Polis, Saturdays 10.00; at Columbia Resort, Pissouri, Sundays 18.00. Parish Priest: Fr. Carlos Ferrero. Tel: 26-931308. www.stpauls-catholic-parish-paphos.com

Directory of Societies, Clubs, Groups and Regular Meetings Paphos Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 99-916331 or 99-399240

The Aircrew Association Cyprus, for Military Aircrew, tel. 26-815347 (island wide)

Al-Anon family groups. Tel 97-699256 alanonpaphos@yahoo.com

The Pajero Club of Paphos, www.pajeroclubofpaphos.com

Alzheimer Self Help Group, tel. 26-621530

Women’s Corona Society, tel. 26-652253 or 99-496153

Bereavement Support Group, tel. 99-312662, 99-224147, 99-175510 or 99-541278

Limassol

The Royal British Legion, tel. 99 135894

British Guides in Cyprus, tel Michele 99-172549

Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 25-368265 or 99-559322

Cancer Patients Support Group, Coffee Morning, tel. 26-654007

Bridge in Pissouri.com Every Friday at 2 Friends Restaurant. tel. 99-667592

Cancer Patients Support, Craft Group, tel. 26-654007

C3A Cyprus 3rd Age, www.c3a-cyprus.org/limassol

Cancer Support Group & Info Help Line, tel. 97-760989

Cyprus Services Rambling Club, tel. 99-292092

Chicago Bridge, tel. 26-937551 or 99-557829

Cyprus Women of Today, tel. 99-358525

Children’s Craft Workshops, Saturdays 10am, tel. 99-079194

Food for Friends, tel. 25-634487

C3A Cyprus 3rd Age, www.c3a-cyprus.org/paphos

PAPHOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

Cyprus Samaritans, tel. 77-777267, Freephone 80007773

Friends for Life Limassol Hospice Care, tel. 25-343000 or Admissions 99-189796

We welcome you to worship with us at 10.30am each Sunday. We are now at the former Welcome Inn, 12 Adamantiou Korai St, Paphos. Elder Mike 99175985 and Elder Mark 99930070

Diabetes Support Group, tel. 99-861279

Happy Valley Hash House Harriers, tel. 99-434794

Duplicate Bridge, twice weekly at 6.45pm. www.bridgewebs.com/ paphosbridgeclub

Limassol (Coeur de Lion) Lions Club, tel. 99-921290

THERE IS A REFORMED CHURCH IN LIMASSOL

Where the message of Christ’s saving power & love is proclaimed & the Biblical view of His Kingdom taught. All are welcome. International Evangelical Church (Reformed), 352 St. Andrew’s Street, 1st floor (near the Municipal Gardens) Services 10.30am Sunday, Bible study 7pm Wednesday. Tel. 99-384742 or email: iec.limassol@gmail.com for more info

CHRIST EMBASSY CHURCH

Invites you to join them for praise and worship each Sunday at 10.00am at No 20, 25th of March St, Paphos. Holy Communion is celebrated on first Sunday of each month. Tel. 99-757138

Easy Strollers Walking Group, suehampson1971@aol.com Fitness for Life, tel. Yvonne 99-034576 Good Vibrations, Wednesdays 99 14 8892. www. goodvibrationscyprus.com

Jukebox Jiving, tel. 96-349276

The Limassol Ladies Club, tel. 99-951910

‘Learn about your Body’ Last Friday of every month For more info call 99 993412 or email caroline@heavenonearthherbals.com

The Royal British Legion, tel. 25-315313

Coral Star Restaurant 10.30am Thurs, Coral Bay, Paphos

P.A.S.Y.K.A.F. (Paphos Bereavement Support Group - Saying Goodbye), tel. 99-312662

Tel. 24-652331

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Larnaca,

PALMS (Paphos Area Ladies Multi-national Society), tel. 99-341929

Tel. 24-651327

Paphos International Sailing Club (PISC), www.pisc.org.cy Paphos Writers Group, tel. Nikki 99-012601 or see

Opposite the Old Hospital. Sunday Communion at 10am with Junior Church & monthly 11+ group on 2nd Sundays. www.paphoswritersgroup.com Tel. Derek on 96-612371 stbac@spidernet.com.cy Scottish Country Dancing, tel. 99-298512 www.stbarnabas-cyprus.com

GERMAN-SPEAKING LUTHERAN Church in Paphos

All German-speaking Christians are warmly invited to a church service, second Saturday of each month at Ayia Kyriaki Church (St. Paul’s Pillars), Paphos at 4pm. Tel. 26-270619. Please confirm venue.

Int. Christian Fellowship (East), Limassol

Welcome 10.00am Sundays to: Worship, Study the Bible, Care for each other. Kanika Complex, Flat 201, Apollo Building. Tel. 99-917195.

Pissouri Anglican Group

Meet for Communion Services at 6pm on the second and fourth Sundays of the month in a room at the amphitheatre, Pissouri Village. Tel. 96-612371 or email: stbac@spidernet.com.cy.

RAFA Aphrodite Branch Meeting. Tel 99-298723 Royal Logistic Corps Association, tel. 25-717002

Line Dancing, Jane tel. 99-762047

St Barnabas’ Anglican Church Limassol

Man City Cyprus Limassol, tel. 99-130711 or 99-812393

Harmony Ladies at Angelikas, Chloraka Coast Road. Second Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm.

New Friends Coffee Morning,

Int. Evangelical Church, Larnaca,

Limassol Bridge Club, Mon & Fri 3.30pm, tel. 99-645338

Table Tennis at UKCA, tel. Antonio 99-334706

Toastmasters International, tel. 99-754042 or 97-744285, www.limassol-toastmasters.com

Larnaca Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 24-645523 or 99-344339 Antidote Theatre Workshops, tel. 24-822677 or www.theatreantidote.com Arsenal Cyprus Larnaca, tel. 99-015699 Chicago Bridge Club, tel. 97-671192 Dhekelia Sailing Club, www.dhekeliasailing.com

Sequence Dancing, Tues Afternoons. Tel, 99-750332 or email mgbennett1@yahoo.co.uk Short Mat Bowling, tel. 99-983684 or 26-960522

St John Ambulance, British Forces Overseas, Dhekelia, tel. 99-378054 The Royal British Legion, Larnaca Branch, www.rbllarnaca.org

Steni Village Art & Crafts Group, Thursdays, tel. 99-175988 Stroke Association, Latin Parish Hall, 1st Saturday each month, tel. Brenda 99-804161.

Markets, Charity Shops & Car Boot Sales

Singles Sunday Lunch Club, tel. 99-754078

Aladdins Cave Charity Shop, tel. 99-927452

Table Tennis, Thursday evenings, tel. 26-652763

Timi Market & Car Boot Sale, tel. 99-611637

Taichi & Qigong at Kamares Club, tel. 99-923310 or email taichipafos@gmail.com

The Duckpond, tel. 99-875217 or 99-090253

Paphos Area

Paphiakos Car Boot Sale, every Saturday, tel. 99-151996 Paphiakos, Shops, Paphos Area , Info tel. 26-910325 Stroumpi Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair. Second Sunday of every month. 10am-3pm. Tel. 97 839295. Craft Market, Thur 9-2, Coral Star, Coral Bay, tel. 99-387311 Pano Akourdaleia Farmers Market. First Sunday of every month 10am – 2pm. Tel 99 993412 or 96 425879

Full Moon This Month April 4th

Limassol Area The Flea Market, Fassouri, tel. 77-778828 Friends Hospice Charity Shop, Pissouri, tel. 99-802414 Linopetra Corner, tel. 99-612832

Larnaca Area Marios Nicola Foundation, Xylophagou, tel. 99-541248 Paphiakos, Shop No.3, Larnaca, tel. 24-623494 © Grapevine • April 2015

Stage One Theatre:

Emba’s

Stage One’s second production of 2015 is straight from the pages of John Buchan’s famous cliff hanger The 39 Steps, a comedy thriller. You all know the story; a bored Richard Hannay meets a mysterious woman who reveals a plot so dangerous that she needs his help to solve it. Unfortunately she is murdered and Hannay finds himself on the run trying to find out about those 39 Steps. His search takes him to Scotland with both police and villains in pursuit but he also meets more beautiful women. This hilarious version of the play, still running in the West End of London for the past 8 years, is performed using only four actors who play all 139 roles but the action remains faithful to the original story which includes hanging off the Forth bridge after jumping from a train, car chases, thunder storms and being handcuffed to…well this is one you must not miss to find out how it all works out. The author is Patrick Barlow, director is Geoff Greavey and the sponsor is Hammers Auction House who will be sponsoring all the plays performed by Stage One this year. The dates of the play are 5th to 9th May. Curtain up at 7.30. Seats cost €12 for adults and €6 for children under 12 and students. Booking is likely to be heavy so reserve early The box office telephone is 99967737 and this line is open from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. Monday to Friday from 13th April. You can also send an email to: boxoffice@stageonetheatre.com or visit the Box Office at the Stage One theatre in Emba. This is open from 13th April on Mondays and Fridays only from 10 a.m. till 12 noon. More theatrical treats in May: Stage One always gives to charity and on Saturday May 23rd for one night only there will be a performance of two one act plays in support of Paphiakos Animal Welfare and Cyprus Kidney Association (expat). Housekeeper Wanted written by Philip King and directed by Judith Fox is a

Answer to the Palladium comedy of a newly single man desperate for a cleaner. He is very surprised by the applicants. A Dog’s Life a comedy by Pam Valentine is directed by Caroline Harman Smith and is set in a dogs’ shelter. Ever wondered what your pets think about their lives? Come and see this play. You can book for the one night evening at the same time as you book for The 39 Steps, in support of animal welfare and kidney sufferers. Tickets are €10 each and the performance begins from 7.30p.m. Stage One closes for the summer and reopens in October with Table Manners, followed in December by The Sleeping Beauty, a family pantomime. If you have technical skills with lighting, audio or indeed acting Stage One would love to hear from you. Club nights are held on the third Thursday of the month (not July/August) from 7 p.m. when you can meet a friendly crowd and begin a busy theatrical and social life. Stage One supports our own Youth Group which gives confidence and poise to young actors from age 12. It meets on Saturday mornings To learn more contact Caroline on 26911641 or visit the website www. stageonetheatre.com You can also meet up with Stage One at various events around Paphos and chat to members about plays and how to join the group, look at photos of some of the productions and also book tickets.

Malware Attack by Barbarian

Malware, which is short for malicious (or malevolent) software, is software used or programmed by attackers to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems. It can appear in the form of code, scripts, active content, and other software. ‘Malware’ is a general term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software. It includes computer viruses, ransomware, worms, trojan horses, rootkits, keyloggers, spyware, adware, rogue security software and other malicious programs; the majority of active malware threats are usually worms or trojans rather than viruses. It’s not always easy to tell if your computer was compromised or not, because cybercriminals go to great lengths to hide their code and conceal what their programs are doing on an infected computer. It’s very difficult to provide a list of characteristic symptoms of an infected computer because the same symptoms can also be caused by hardware incompatibilities or system instability The best remedy is always avoidance. The first thing is to install good anti-virus software. You can find free AV programs or apps for your mobile or tablet, but the best programs do usually cost some money upfront; these will provide you with regular updates and a wider range of protection. Kaspersky products have a good reputation and offer excellent antiphishing capabilities and can roll back malware actions. There’s useful system cleanup and optimization tools. McAfee is another well-known brand and with their latest version is you get everything you’d expect from an antivirus, plus firewall, vulnerability scan and system tune-up. Their android app is very useful for predicting dodgy sites and prompting whether you still want to visit, despite their warning. Another major player is AVG whose Online Shield feature blocks malware-hosting websites. There’s easy encryption with Data Safe, and a Web Tune-Up tool that enhances online safety. Try the one-day trial of their option that Tunes up PC performance (it had to be paid for at the end of the trial).

Having installed the software, your next positive step is to ensure that you don’t visit iffy websites. As mentioned above, McAfee is amongst providers that may give you a warning about questionable web sites. If you choose to visit the site after receiving a warning, then do watch out for any possible ways of letting the malware into your system. This may be from clicking on an advert, or accepting a download that allows changes to be made. Although free downloads may be OK, watch out for free programmes on offer that have a default setting that will allow your browser and/or homepage to be changed. Sometimes you can simply uncheck the option box – if you can’, then do not go any further! Having installed the software, taken as much care as you think you can, you may still find the malware sneaking in. Here are some of the symptoms: • You receive the error “Internet Explorer could not display the page” • Your web browser freezes, hangs or is unresponsive • Your web browser’s default homepage is changed • Access to security related websites is blocked • You get redirected to web pages other than the one you intended to go to • You receive numerous web-browser popup messages • Strange or unexpected toolbars appear at the top of your web browser • Your computer runs slower than usual • Your computer freezes, hangs or is unresponsive • There are new icons on your desktop that you do not recognize • Your computer restarts by itself (but not a restart caused by Windows Updates) • You see unusual error messages (e.g. ‘there are missing or corrupt files folders’) • You are unable to access the Control Panel, Task Manager or Command Prompt.

If you have any of these problems, you may well be compromised. Next month we will look at clearing the decks.

Patience Produces PISC Partnership By Bill. Crawford

Last month Paphos International Sailing Club (PISC) played host to Cyprus Sailing Federation (CySaF), the lead player for all sailing in Cyprus. The well organised day was scheduled to include two races, however Force5 winds and a very heavy sea gave the Race Officer little choice but to abandon the racing and concentrate on the rest of the presentation. Visiting members of CySaF, the President Mr. Yiannos Photiou, the Secretary Mr. Chris Comitis and the Technical Adviser, Mrs. Elena Papazoglou, were most impressed with the displays of dinghies, our two Safety Boats and the number of dinghies sailed regularly at Agios Georgios. Presentations from our Chief Sailing Instructor, First Aid Officer and Safety Boat Training Officer, were followed by a professional video showing our “Bart’s Bash” International Charity Regatta. An excellent buffet provided by PISC volunteers gave Chas Kimber last years Commodore who worked members an opportunity tirelessly to achieve partnership with CySaF with CySaF to exchange ideas with the Secretary Chris Comitis. Photo by Chris Scorer. CySaF team . Mr. Yiannos Photiou thanked PISC and assured the members that he and his team had been most impressed with the club and would, at the next CySaF committee meeting, strongly recommend that PISC be a full “Athletic Member” of CySaF. He added that he and his committee look forward to working with PISC in order to achieve common aims of promoting responsibility, safety and love of the sea. Go to our website www.pisc.com.cy or come along to Agios Georgios Harbour on Thursday or Saturday mornings for a friendly welcome and some great dinghy sailing.

Easter Tax Holiday By Sam Orgill

The Easter spring holiday season is in full flow and with a UK Election brings many challenges for Expats new Tax year – and great uncertainty with elections looming. Property Inheritance and Pensions have major changes. We have a return of 2008 GBP v Euro exchange rates meaning Cyprus is better value to invest into, but gives less Sterling going back from Euro. By reviewing now and taking action to spring clean your affairs you can minimise the tax from the coming year. Follow our Tax Saving tips on social media and register for our regular Tax Saving Blog - www.proactlivingabroad.co.uk , Facebook: @ ProACTExpatriateTax Twitter: #ProACT4Expats

Tax Saving Top Tips Easter 2015 But how can you protect, save and prosper in today’s world? Here are ProACT’s top tips: 1. Pension changes in UK mean next year the whole pension fund can be drawn from April 2015. As a Cyprus tax resident this should allow you to draw pension lump sum with a little as 5% income tax paid. Then you can lock the money away from taxable pension income in coming years 2. Remember a UK private pension fund on death can be used to provide an annuity for life to a spouse or the fund can pay over 50% tax to pay the balance to family. If your circumstances are appropriate then your family may have more cash on first death of the major pension holder 3. UK personal allowance rises to £10,000 for UK income and £5,000 is tax free for Saving deposits. 4. This could reduce tax for those with small UK incomes, and dividend income. 5. If your total income is below 15,000 you will have no tax on savings interest in the UK 6. The opportunity for low earning Expats to register as UK based tax payers can be quite significant, but worthy of review. ProACT offer a Free online Review.

7. Invest for capital gains. UK savings tax at 20% and Cyprus at 30% make the low interest rates from the banks even less worthwhile. 8. Capital Gains Tax CGT is introduced for foreign owned property sales in the UK being commercially let or used. This was previously exempt but now is potentially up to 28% tax. The gains to April 2015 will be capitalised for foreign owners with future gains potentially taxed on sale. Previously Expats had a loophole to defer the CGT for up to 5 years before it was no longer payable. 9. From April 14 the Private Use Relief of CGT (if you return to UK and live in before you sell is halved to 18 months. This likely affect UK residents most but the full 3 years can still be had this year if a hefty CGT tax bill awaits you. 10. Cyprus defence Levy remains high with NO personal allowances to offset income. 20% on dividends and 30% on bank interest. With tax planning these taxes can be avoided. 11. Tax paid in Cyprus or UK can be offset against a total tax bill, so an overall situation has to be considered. A Free online review of your situation can help you avoid slipping into tax traps set by changes over the last 2 years. 12. Capital gains can be had from investment bonds but be sure the investment risks and charges don’t cost you more that the tax saving. 13. Property rental income is taxable in the country where it arises. So review for the best tax saving with the proposed changes in UK property income tax rules for expats coming into force in. Expats could lose their personal allowance on Property Rental income meaning a direct UK taxation of 20% tax a source in the UK. This can be offset against other income in your country of tax residence, but a review the Math to determine the cost to you. 14. Review your Wills to avoid inheritance tax and to make sure you are not tied into fixed Cyprus probate fees and can settle assets outside Cyprus at low cost with the family in control. Make a Will with Cyprus Expat Experts 15. Save inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is charged on an estate at death. Cyprus has great rules with 0%. Taking action today save you 40% inheritance tax on your estate when you die. But you must plan ahead….

Free Review – Easter Renewal Tax Saving

ProACT offer Free online Review of any Tax Saving Topic for Expats living and working abroad. Find out how you are affected and act now to avoid the traps and to arrange assets in a tax efficient way. It has been a tough year for everyone - Review your will, pension, savings, investment, pension and property income to ensure you pay the minimum or no tax, avoid currency and investment losses. ProACT Partnership offer online free reviews of all expat living abroad tax issues and can help save and prosper to get more from your money for expatriates living and working abroad.

Time to Take Stock by Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

For readers who hold UK equities in particular; the next few weeks should be used to review your investments ahead of the UK General election. Current polls indicate that the race is still open with both major parties running neck and neck. If the outcome is a Labour or Labour led coalition then it is very possible that markets will react badly to this. Indeed if polls nearer the time indicate this is a likely scenario then markets may react before the actual result. Most investors holding UK equities either directly or in funds will be enjoying paper profits. But they are only paper profits, they are not real until they are realised i.e. sold. Many professionals will argue that a buy and hold strategy is the most lucrative, however for older investors taking profits from time to time, reduces volatility and crystallizes gains and consequently reduces the overall risk of ones portfolio. The run up to this election is a good opportunity to take some of the built up profits as it provides a hedge against a downturn in the market if the result is not what stock markets want. Not only do you realise any profits you are also holding cash in what could be a wonderful buying opportunity environment. But what if markets do not fall and the markets keep rising; you will have lost the further growth. True, but you can always buy back into the market at the higher level or look for other assets which may be better value. You should consider any of this missed growth as an insurance premium worth paying to protect not only any profit but the capital from a possible market correction. If you wish to discuss your own portfolio and would like advice on how or if to take profits prior to 7th May 2015 please contact me Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI Hollingsworth International Financial Services Limited, Mobile 99579149 Fax: + 356 21316299 Email: Viviann@hollingsworth-int.comWebsite: www.hollingsworth. eu.com.com Licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority to provide Investment Services under the Investment Services Act 1994. License No. IS/ 32457

ÂŠ Grapevine â&#x20AC;˘ April 2015

How do you choose? by Top Quotes

The decision to participate in a live televised debate seems to trouble David Cameron. Yes, the format needs to be inclusive and clearly the chance to describe UKIP as “a minor party” was always going to be too tempting to resist but I guess overall the PM is worried about the disproportionate impact that these short sessions might have on months of grass roots campaigning. A hard won but slender, poll majority tripped up by a moment’s verbal clumsiness? Certainly a risk, but what does this tell us about voter’s influences? Do voters make their choices on detailed analysis of the party manifestos, as de Montfort, Washington and Pankhurst might have hoped or on a single candidate’s gift of the gab? The contrast between lazy short term impressionism and the hard work of intellectual rigour is not new of course. The first televised election debate took place in America nearly 55 years ago, in September 1960, between Richard Nixon and John F Kennedy. Radio listeners (who formed a large percentage of the audience in those days) considered that Nixon had won the intellectual debate convincingly. Television viewers, however, who were able to see silent but damning beads of sweat on Nixon’s aging brow felt that the handsome young Democrat had won the day, (as indeed he went on to). This suggests that even then superficial appearance was more important than detailed analysis. To put all this in some sort of context, it’s easy for a broker to sell cheap policies without looking too closely at the quality of the contract or the financial wellbeing of the insurer - “You pays your money - you takes your choice” – in other words, quality costs and don’t blame me if pursuit of the lowest price landed you with a dodgy product. However, here at TopQuotes, we will only ever sell policies that we believe in, issued by insurers we know you can trust, and we are delighted therefore to announce that we can now offer highly competitive premiums for a topdrawer product issued by one of the biggest insurers in the world, AIG. Comprehensive motor premiums can be as low as €239 at TopQuotes. By the way, 94% of our annual policyholders renew their policy with us, of those that do leave us the vast majority return 12 months later. Clearly we’re doing something right! So whenever your next insurance renewal is due, or if you’ve just arrived on our beautiful island, contact the “nice people at TopQuotes” and experience a new level of service as well as a “blimey- that’s-good” premium. Our offices are situated on the Polis Road between Papantonios and Carrefour supermarkets, above Softop Furniture shop. There is plenty of

parking with a large car park next door. TopQuotes is on the top floor and we look forward to seeing you in our offices where you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome. If you can’t pop in give us a ring on ++357 2627 2824 or ++357 9977 4411 or email us on info@topquotes.com.cy For a quick quote visit our new website www.topquotes.com.cy

Letter from Limassol: Springtime! By Michalis D. Papas.

It is the season for all the flowers to bloom. We are not certainly returning to “flower power” but here is the season for all the flowers to find their ways to your nose to give you a bloody good smell, the smell of the season of the romantics.

Our Jesus Christ came to the public in order to teach, to suffer, to be tried and then be crucified. Even so He has found the way to eternity. He cast the first stone thrown because He was the only one without sin. Springtime then and you are, once again, surrounded by life. Nature blooms and all the flowers will open their petals to accept a few drops of the last mist of the morning. So, it is Easter again and the flowers and NATURE are open, as the hearts of the Christians having hope and a wish for future life, the eternal life to come and give to all of us the hope that our planet, the planet Earth, will not just 20

be lost in the chaos that was there before the creation of the Universe, the planets, and our Sun. Certainly you will see for yourselves, there are millions of years to go before the coming of the doom of our solar system and the Universe. Why not accept rearrangement of the system and thus have the hope for being affiliated to another solar system where we shall have, for another billion years, LIFE. All the forecasts were saying that we would have rain today, the day that I am writing this article, but we did not. Why not suppose that: perhaps the prophecy of the scientists will be wrong and our planet will not go dry and lifeless in the near future. In another hundred years perhaps we’ll have synthetic meat (as we have soya) and you never know, perhaps synthetic water. The sky will never stop raining and possibly there will pass millions of years before desalinating all the water of the seas. So, just you wait, and all the forecasts are just prophesies after Christ. In closing, I wish you to have a happy spring time and a happy summer with lots of sunshine and swimming and just hope and wish: GOD will NEVER abandon His children and only GOD KNOWS what will happen, not only in the near FUTURE but after death too.

Swordfish Recipes by Cherry Dobbins

Swordfish is particularly high in Vitamin D and so particularly good for younger and older members of society alike. Swordfish Souvlaki The weather is improving and it will be time to clean the rust off the barbecue very shortly. 1kg swordfish, cut into bite size pieces 1 large onion, cut into 2.5cm dice 1 large green pepper, cut into 2.5cm dice

parsley and chilli. 5. Divide the tomatoes onto the 4 steaks and then sprinkle over the parsley mixture. 6. Drizzle each portion with 1 tbsp. of olive oil and ½ tbsp. of lemon juice. 7. Fold over the foil or parchment to make sealed parcels and place on a baking tray.

8 cherry tomatoes, halved

8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

1 or 2 chillies, cut into small pieces (optional)

The Hairy Biker’s Monster Fish Stew

salt and pepper

Otherwise known as Caldeirada, this Portuguese recipe will serve 8.

olive oil for brushing 5 tbsp. olive oil 4 tbsp. lemon juice 1. Heat the barbecue till the coals are white hot. Soak the wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes. 2. When ready thread the fish onto the skewers, alternating with the onion, pepper and tomato. If you like put 1 or 2 pieces of chilli on each skewer. 3. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Baked Swordfish

4 large juicy ripe tomatoes, chopped

60g chopped flat leaf parsley Good pinch saffron 2 or 3 bay leaves 12 peppercorns

75ml tomato paste

olive oil for brushing plus 4 tbsp.

500ml white wine

salt and pepper

250 ml. water

4 small tomatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

450g squid, cleaned

2 tbsp lemon juice Lemon wedges to garnish 1. Heat oven to 200°C 2. Brush the steaks with olive oil and season well. 3. Cut 4 large squares of foil or baking parchment and put a steak in the centre of each. 4. Mix together the spring onions,

7. Serve with bread. (The Hairy Bikers) also like to provide some piri piri as a dipping sauce alongside some olive oil laced with truffle oil to dip your bread into.

2 large green peppers, sliced

450g potatoes, diced

1 small chilli, finely sliced (optional)

4. Add the fish, prawns and

6. Ladle the stew gently into vat-sized bowls and sprinkle with chopped coriander.

8 cloves garlic

5. When cooked place on a platter. Whisk the olive oil and lemon juice and pour over the fish. Serve immediately.

4 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

3. Add the squid and clams or cockles and simmer for another 10 minutes.

5. Sprinkle with a heavy dose of black pepper, cover and cook for about 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the mussels and clams or cockles are open. Discard any that do not open.

6 medium onions, chopped

75ml. olive oil

2 finely chopped spring onions

2. Add the parsley, saffron, potatoes, bay leaves, peppercorns, tomatoes, tomato paste, wine and water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

mussels in layers. Do not stir this as you want the fish to cook in the broth.

As Cyprus potatoes are quite firm, at stage 2 in the recipe, I would cook them an extra 5 minutes or so, depending on cut, until almost cooked through. I would make this with filleted fish. Also remember that fresh shellfish must have closed shells before cooking and open after.

4. Cook over the coals for about 8 minutes on each side. Less if the pieces are small. Check regularly to avoid overcooking.

4 swordfish steaks, approx 200g each

for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This breaks down the green pepper to a more palatable form.

25 clams or cockles (not a problem to omit these – Cherry) 900g oily fish such as swordfish, tuna or mackerel 900g white fish such as sea bass, monkfish, hake or haddock 225g good large raw prawns 24 mussels freshly ground black pepper 30g chopped fresh coriander 1. Slowly sweat off the onion, garlic and green peppers in the olive oil for about 10 minutes. After sweating, cover to stew very gently © Grapevine • April 2015

Food Notes from Paphos by Cherry Dobbins

Afternoon Tea at The Elysium

Sixty or seventy years ago the height of food fashion was afternoon tea at a grand London hotel. The fashion has returned and in Cyprus many of the four and five star hotels now offer this meal. At The Elysium Hotel in Paphos the doormen recognise ladies entering for afternoon tea and direct them to the right seating area for their treat. You can sit inside or outside at any time between 12.30p.m. and 6.30p.m., the seating is comfortable and the atmosphere relaxing. It is also a great place for people watching. The cost is €22,95 for two people. This is great value for money as you get a veritable feast. There is a choice of about 16 different teas which are served in individual, decorated pottery teapots that sit on top of the tea cup. The food is served on a traditional cake stand. At the top are homemade scones, light as a feather and accompanied by cream and strawberry jam. One layer down and there are sandwiches; fresh white and brown bread with the crusts cut off and

garnished with chopped parsley at the edges. The fillings are very traditional – cucumber, smoked salmon, ham and chopped egg. The bottom layer is a delight of mouth–sized cakes and pastries. These include chocolate éclairs, strawberry tarts, chocolate tarts, macaroons and a devilishly chocolaty bar of chocolate cake. What you do not manage to eat is packaged into a cake box for consumption later.

drinkable Prosecco and finger nibbles. Platters of baby onion Bhajis, tiny vol au vents stuffed with prawns, tuna or egg, sausage rolls and wraps stuffed with chicken tikka, roast beef or pork. You could have made a meal of them. They were an excellent reminder to pay this bistro a visit for lunch or dinner. Although it is somewhat hidden away it is well worth the effort and there are now a few signposts pointing off the strip in Coral Bay.

Also worth noting is that The Elysium will be hosting a Greek Easter buffet lunch. The Elysium ‘spreads’ are always tremendous with my most favourite salad bar in the whole wide world. This is simply because they include platters of fresh baby leaves and a choice of dressings. The carvery meats are also excellent. The cost at €48,00 a head is expensive in these times of austerity, but perhaps the occasional ‘splash out’ keeps us going. The telephone number for reservations is 26844444.

Paliomonastirio

The Blue Olive Bistro

There was a charity fashion show hosted by Now and Then clothes and The Blue Olive Bistro. The entrance fee included a glass of very

Good news for residents of Peyia District is that Paliomonastirio will be re-opening on April 1st, just in time for the Easter holidays. This restaurant on the main road to St George’s offers a very good Mediterranean meze. The telephone number for reservations is 99 209 775 or 26 343 815.

Manzanillo The Manzanillo Resataurant in Kissonerga (opposite the Atlantica Hotel) is now open for dinner from 6.30 pm every evening except Mondays. Also closed Friday 10th and Sunday 12th. Please call Costas for reservations on 99 575370.

The Need for Vitamin D

the housebound, people who cover up for cultural reasons, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, babies and children under five years of age.

Whilst researching broccoli for last month’s article I learned that Vitamin D was supposedly the ‘new’ wonder vitamin for longevity. As I am planning on living until I am at least 120 years old I thought perhaps I should check out this piece of information.

Vitamin D is known to be vital for the formation and upkeep of healthy bones and teeth. Some recent laboratory research suggests that Vitamin D is responsible for resistance to some cancers, particularly colon, prostate and breast. However one study of Finnish smokers found that ‘subjects in the highest quintile of baseline vitamin D status’ had an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Research is suggesting it helps prevent cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, colds and influenza. The American Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reviewed data from almost 250 new studies published between 2009 and 2013 and concluded that it was still not possible to specify a relationship between vitamin D and health outcomes other than bone and teeth health. What seems to be required are ‘randomised’ clinical trials be certain of the usefulness of vitamin D

by Cherry Dobbins

The first thing I learnt was that vitamin D is not a regular vitamin. It is in fact a steroid hormone that we are designed to obtain primarily through sunshine exposure. There are two main forms of vitamin D: Cholecalciferol, or D3, is found in foods and produced under the skin by the action of ultra-violet light (sunlight) on 7-dehydrocholesterol. Ergocalciferol, or D2, is produced by the action of sunlight on ergosterol which comes from yeast. Vitamin D is often called the ‘sunshine vitamin’ because we are designed to obtain it through exposure to the sun. Unfortunately over exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. Many doctors recommend 20 minutes unprotected exposure to the sun daily and then the use of strong sunscreen. Too much exposure also inhibits the production of Vitamin D as the sustained heat on the skin is thought to photodegrade the vitamin as it forms. Vitamin D is fat soluble and the excess that you take in is stored in the liver. It is not water soluble so it does not leech out during cooking. A shortage of the vitamin can cause rickets in children leading to soft and malformed bones. In adults it results in osteomalacia, symptomised by weak bones and pain in the back and ribs. Reports are at variance as to whether people are generally getting enough vitamin D or not. This could be in part because of people staying out of the sun for health reasons or because they spend more leisure time on computers. The milk from cows contains less vitamin D if the cows are kept in sheds. Low fat milks contain less than full fat unless the milk is fortified as it is in some countries. A deficiency is also associated with milk allergy, lactose intolerance, ovo-vegetarianism and veganism. Some groups of people are more at risk than others. Older people cannot synthesize it as efficiently. People with darker skins have greater amounts of melanin in the skin and this inhibits the production of vitamin D. Bowel disease reduces the body’s ability to store the vitamin in fat. Also at risk are

However excessive intake of vitamin D can cause a number of medical problems including anorexia, polyuria and heart arrhythmias. It can also raise the blood level of calcium which leads to vascular and tissue calcification. The use of vitamin D supplements by post menopausal women is thought to have given rise to a 7% increase in kidney stones. There is not even agreement about what quantity of supplements people should take. The U.K. National Health Service says you must never take more than 0.025mg (25 micrograms) daily. Those groups identified earlier as at risk from a deficiency may want to take a supplement but eating a diet rich in oily fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and swordfish will help a lot. Vitamin D is added to U.K. produced margarines and some breakfast cereals. There are also small quantities in cheese, egg yolk and beef liver.

Talking Therapies

by Dr Vasilios Silivistris, DipComp DipSup MBACP BA MA FRSH PhD

Talking therapies gives people the opportunity to speak in confidence to a trained professional about problems/issues that are causing them concern. Some people use talking therapies to help them to cope with specific difficulties, such as serious illness/bereavement/ anxiety/depression whereas, other people may use them for personalgrowth/development. Different types of approaches in the talking therapies.

Counselling Counselling is a general term for a range of talking therapies. A counsellor listens to a person’s concerns in a non-judgemental/ supportive manner. The aim of counselling is to help the person seeking support to be clearer about their problems. In this way, people are able to come up with their own answers. It is often used to help someone cope with recent events that they have found difficult.

values, and achieving the highest potential. The emphasis of humanistic therapies is on personal growth. A psychotherapist will help a person increase their understanding of how their personality and life experiences influence their current thoughts/ feelings/relationships and behaviour.

How do talking therapies work? Talking therapies can involve a number of regular face-to-face sessions that usually last for an hour. There is an initial assessment where the therapist will obtain an idea of the problem and some background information. The therapist will then discuss a treatment plan with the person. It is also possible to receive counselling/psychotherapy over the telephone or on Skype. There is no standard length of time for therapy. The number of sessions required will depend on the type of problem, the type of therapy, and who is giving the therapy. Successful therapy depends very much on the development of a trusting relationship between the therapist and the client. The relationship between a client and a therapist is confidential. This means that what is discussed during therapy will not be disclosed to anyone else.

What should I look for in a therapist? It is important that you feel comfortable with your therapist. This will depend on your own personality and that of the therapist. It is also important to check that the therapist:

Psychotherapy Psychotherapy provides a more in-depth form of therapy than counselling and can address a wider range of issues. There are many different types of psychotherapy approaches. These include: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a specific form of psychotherapy. It aims to help people to change how they think (‘cognitive’) and what they do (‘behaviour’). These changes can help people to feel better. Unlike some of the other talking therapies, CBT focuses on the ‘here and now’ instead of focusing on the causes of distress in the past. In addition, CBT looks for ways to improve the person’s current situation. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how a person’s current behaviour and relationships are affected by their unconscious thoughts and past experiences (particularly childhood experiences). Psychoanalysis is similar to psychodynamic therapy in that it raises awareness of how early experiences and relationships affect current behaviours and motives. Psychoanalysis is more in-depth and sessions are usually more frequent than in other types of therapeutic approaches. The humanistic therapies encourage people to think about their feelings and take responsibility for their thoughts/actions in terms of life’s meaning/

Friends’ Doctor Retires

Dr Lorna Morrish, Medical Advisor of The Friends’ Hospice, has retired after many years of service with the Paphos based charity. The Scottish-born specialist was due to leave in a couple of months’ time but has decided to bring forward the date. In a letter to Chris Jones, President of the Foundation, Dr. Morrish said, “Following my prolonged absence from the Hospice, it would seem to me to be an opportune time to retire rather than wait until May. It is time for others to continue providing Hospice care and direction. “I would like to assure you of my continuing

Is accredited by the relevant professional body such as the BACP. Abides by a professional code of ethics. Has regular ongoing professional supervision to ensure safe and ethical practice. Discuss their approach, confidentiality, and fees. South African/Cypriot Dr Vasilios Silivistris is a UK trained Psychotherapist and Counselling practitioner. He is a Patron of the Cyprus Samaritans, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Health (FRSH Patron: HM the Queen) and a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Tel: 99 109177. Email: v.silivistris@btinternet.com tiny.cc/drvasos SKYPE: dr.v.silivistris All enquiries will be treated in safety and in the strictest of confidence.

support of Hospice where possible. I will always be available to you should you require any information. I wish you and Hospice continued success in providing much needed palliative care.” The Friends’ Hospice is the only facility of its kind operating in the western part of the island and, since its establishment in 2006, has catered for more than 980 admissions of people suffering from illnesses for which a medical cure is no longer possible. It is located in a dedicated wing of St George’s Polyclinic in the centre of Paphos. Jones said “We all know and value Dr Lorna’s knowledge, drive and enthusiasm. Her wisdom will not be lost to us because I know that she will help us with advice, if asked, and training, if required.

Typically, for Dr Lorna, the well-being of the Hospice and its patients is always uppermost in her mind.” Dr. Aristos Georghiou, who has been the Hospice’s Clinical Director and was its first doctor when it was founded, has agreed to replace Dr Morrish and to join the governing Foundation. Nigel Jones, a member of the Board of Management, will also move to the Foundation. The Friends’ Hospice offers palliative care to everyone free of charge and regardless of the patient’s nationality or religious beliefs. It is maintained by the income of its charity shops in Polis, Chlorakas, Pissouri, Kato Paphos and Geroskipou, and by donations and fund-raising. © Grapevine • April 2015

Something to Read with your Morning Coffee By Mark Tilden

Greeting citizens of Cyprus. Now that the winter is (hopefully) over, I have emerged from hibernation and return yet again to brighten up your lives with not so much tales from the coffee shop as some tales from the Court room and news as to what has been happening in the exciting World of Wills and Probate both here and in the UK.

negligence in the event that they unduly delay in drafting a Will.

Now, let it not be said that I do not have a (?) morbid sense of humour but have you ever heard of the “Presumption of Death Act 2013” ? No ? Oh you do surprise me!

Her 1998 Will left some minor legacies, with the remainder to be divided into three equal shares - for her partner, a friend and a cousin. In January 2006, her partner died and she then moved into a nursing home near her step-granddaughter. Her step-granddaughter called the Solicitors within a few days to explain what had happened, and to confirm that Hazel Charlton had dementia.

Well, in the unusual circumstances where someone disappears without a trace, the family can be left in limbo without the right to a death certificate or a grant of probate. For example Richey Edwards, the lead singer of the Manic Street Preachers had disappeared for 13 years before the family was able to obtain a death certificate. This can lead to family property being wasted or falling in value. From October 2014 new rules came into place allowing the High Court in The United Kingdom to make a declaration of presumed death, and importantly a declaration as to the person’s domicile on death. Unsurprisingly, if the person returns from the dead, there is a provision to allow the court to revoke any declaration of death. Though, of course, what happens if he or she returns after the Estate has been distributed – or even spent – is another story. Second question; what happens if a new Will is not made in time. Many people choose to make a Will (or change their Will) towards the end of their lives - perhaps because they suddenly realise that it is now or never, or perhaps because they rethink things and want to change the provision which has been made (particularly if they have outlived their partner). Making a Will for someone who is elderly has to be done with extreme care - to ensure that they have capacity to make the Will and to ensure that they are not being unduly influenced by another person. However, Solicitors making Wills for those approaching the end of their life also have to be careful to ensure that they act with sufficient haste. There is a danger that they will not have much time, and they can be sued for

In the case known as Feltham v Bouskell a firm of Solicitors was sued for negligence when they failed to prepare a Will fast enough. The case concerned the estate of Hazel Charlton, who was 90 years old. She had made wills in 1992, 1997 and 1998 using the same firm of Solicitors, who knew her well.

Approximately a week later, the step-granddaughter called back and said that Hazel Charlton wanted to make a new Will leaving to her the bulk of her estate. The Solicitor said that he would require a medical opinion before he could draft such a Will and contacted her doctor to obtain that. On several occasions Hazel Charlton called the Solicitor expressing concerns about her step-granddaughter’s motives, and saying that she felt she was after her money. A report was eventually received from the doctor on 2 March 2006 confirming that Hazel Charlton had capacity. A Will was not made the Solicitor explained at Court that he had formed the view that Hazel Charlton did not really wish to make one so had not mentioned it again. By 13 March 2006, Hazel Charlton asked her step-granddaughter to draft a Will which she did. Her husband organised witnesses and the Will was properly executed. Hazel Charlton died on 1 April 2006. Two of the previous beneficiaries brought proceedings to have the Will declared invalid on the grounds that Hazel Charlton had not known and approved of the contents. The case was settled at mediation with the stepgranddaughter agreeing to pay each of them £325,000. She then started professional negligence proceedings against the Solicitors for having failed to make a new Will. The step-granddaughter won her claim. The Court found that the Solicitors had taken on the responsibility of making the new Will. They were right to have suspicions about capacity and to commission a medical report. However, they should have chased that more quickly (after 10 days). The question of whether Hazel Charlton really wanted to make a new Will was one for her alone - it may not have been a good idea, but she had the right to decide what to do with her estate rather than the Solicitor who just ignored the issue. The Solicitor should have gone to see her and taken her instructions directly from her, whatever they may have been. So, the moral of the tale is do not delay if you want to make a Will. The cost of making a valid Cypriot Will is €225.00 for a single Will and €350.00 for a mirror (husband and wife type) Will. In both cases Stamp Duty needs to be paid of €18.00 per Will. If you require any further information or you wish me to visit you to discuss then please do not hesitate to call me on 96549826 or email mark11cyprus@ hotmail.com

British Legion Comes to Paphos The Paphos Branch BR3692 is a Branch of the Royal British Legion and was formed on the 27th March 2014. In the past it has met at various locations including the Ideal Café, Epsilon Tavern, Emba and the Limnaria Club, Paphos. The Branch now has a more permanent location at Neo’s Sports Club, Peyia where meetings are held at the following times on the top floor:

The present Branch officers are as follows; Dave Rees: President Dave Perry: Secretary Mark Welstead: Chairman David Taylor: Membership Secretary David Whittington: Vice Chairman Chris Perry: Welfare Representative Gillian Rees: Treasurer The Paphos Branch Email address is trbl3692paphos@gmail.com Membership of The Royal British Legion is open to any person who supports the values, aims and objectives of The Royal British Legion. Please come along and join, your Branch needs you.

Summer months April to October 2nd Thursday at 7:30pm Winter months November to March 2nd Sunday at 4:00pm The 27th March 2015 marks our 1st anniversary and a dinner will be held to honour that occasion. The Branch has a Three Year Plan which is continually updated, however its core aims are to build up Branch Membership and improve publicity, and we also aim to hold at least four major fund raising events and 3 social events per year. The Branch is planning on liaising with other branches on the island, in order to better serve the local ex-service community and their dependants. We currently have a Welfare Representative but our plans are to increase our Welfare resources and eventually to have a dedicated Welfare committee, with a team of fully trained Welfare Workers. The Branch holds its Annual General Meeting in October where the Branch committee is elected for a 2 year term of office.

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THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT Yes, you can wear a crop top, even if you don’t love your tummy! It’s all about playing with proportions. Just layer the top over an untucked long-line white shirt. On-trend, covered up and utterly gorgeous!

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GET GRAPHIC Mixing textures and interesting silhouettes is key to working an all-black outfit. Look to new fabrics with cutwork detail and sheer panels for an instantly modern take. No accessories required. IN TRAINING For girls on the go, mix sportswear with daywear for style points. Number one rule? Wear trainers with absolutely everything – even skirts! Get ahead with a look-atme trench. The timeless belted shape and of-the-moment cobalt hue make a no-brainer. LINE UP Glam up a sporty jacket with a standout skirt. Two-tone, razor-sharp pleats add a splash of graphic colour without fuss is a clever minimalist design. Divine. Maggie Wright Colour Me Beautiful 99318477 www.cmbcyprus.com 10% off for Grapevine readers.

New Life By Valerie Morgan

After the long cold winter that we have just endured, isn’t it wonderful to feel the warm sunshine again? Although it has been the coldest winter for some years, the rain and snow has brought new life to the earth after the drought of winter 2014. Cyprus looks so pretty at this time of year with all the wild flowers, green grass and citrus blossom before the heat of the summer scorches the earth once more. Easter brings new life, not only to the plants, birds and animals but to us too. Here in Cyprus the main religious festival is Easter, although the dates of the English and Cypriot Easter do not always coincide, the Greek Orthodox Easter being one week later than the English this year. But at whatever date we celebrate the event, it really is the most important date in the Christian calendar, because this is when we thank Jesus for what He did on the cross for us on Good Friday, and on Easter Sunday we celebrate the new life He gave us when He rose from the dead. On Good Friday Jesus gave His life as the final sacrifice to set us free from sin. Jesus suffered the most ignoble and painful of deaths – crucifixion on a cross. He died for us, the unjust, so that we might be reconciled to God. As Philip Yancey says in his book ‘The Jesus I Never Knew’, ‘I wish someone with the talents of Milton or Dante would render the scene that must have transpired in hell on the day that Jesus died. No doubt an infernal celebration broke out. The snake of Genesis had struck at the heel of God; the dragon of Revelation had devoured the child at last. God’s Son, sent to earth on a rescue mission, had ended up dangling from a cross like some ragged scarecrow. Oh, what a diabolical victory! Oh, what a short lived victory. In the most ironic twist of all history, what Satan meant for evil, God meant for good. Jesus’ death on the cross bridged the gap between a perfect God and a fatally flawed humanity. On the day we call Good Friday; God defeated sin, routed death, triumphed over Satan, and got His family back. In that act of transformation, God took the worst deed of history and turned it into the greatest victory’. Early on Easter Sunday some women went to Jesus’ tomb to anoint His body with oil and spices for burial. When they arrived they found the huge stone at the door of the tomb rolled away and the tomb empty. Two angelic beings arrived and said to them: ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!’ Jesus had foretold to His disciples that He would have to ’go to Jerusalem and submit to an ordeal of suffering at the hands of the religious leaders, be killed, and then on the third day be raised up alive’. (Matthew 16 v 21-22 Message) The disciples found this hard to believe, because after all, no-one had done this before. But God’s Son hadn’t come to the Earth before! Christianity is the only faith that can proclaim a living Saviour – because Jesus conquered death! The resurrection is the most amazing news the world has ever heard. It means there is a God after all. It means that Jesus really is God’s Son. It means that Christ is alive – today – and we can know Him and be touched by His life and power. It means that we need not fear death the way we once did; we are not destined to oblivion but to spend eternity with God. If you would like to join us to celebrate this wonderful event we meet every Sunday at 10.30am in our new venue Coral Star (opposite Phillipos Supermarket) Coral Bay. © Grapevine • April 2015

The Hot Dog Show is on the Way! Book the date in your diaries, tell your friends and family, get your pets ready, because the HOT DOG SHOW is nearly here! The 18th edition of the Hot Dog Show promises to be bigger and better than any of its previous 17 editions. A whole team of young, enthusiastic, happy and professional people are working towards making the 2015 Hot Dog Show an event to remember! Sunday 3rd May 2015, in Paphos Harbour, looked upon by the silent Paphos Castle, Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare hold their largest event of the year, much awaited and very popular among locals. The gates will be open between 10am and 4pm, with so many things going on on the day to keep a family busy, from parents and children to pets! Talk of the Town Events and their team of professional dancers and singers will be there the whole day to keep the crowds cheerful. The wonderfully talented Matthew Edmondson will present the Dog Show. The Dog Show is organised into 14 categories and it starts at 10:15am, with the Open Class. The following classes, until 15:00, are: Best Puppy, Best Veteran, Prettiest Bitch, Most Handsome Dog, Disabled Round, Best Cyprus Poodle Dog or Bitch, Best Junior Handler, Best Rescue Bitch, Best Rescue Dog, Best Pedigree Bitch, Best Pedigree Dog, Best Six Legs and the overall winner of the show, the Best in Show. The first entry in the Dog Show is €5, and every other category you choose to enter your dog in is €2. We are looking for sponsors for the Dog Show categories, so should you feel generous, please contact us (contact details at the bottom). For those looking to relax on a Sunday over a drink and some delicious food, you can do so at our Hot Dot Show, as there will be delicious savouries and sweets to try as well as cold and hot drinks. Also, a wide range of stalls of different categories will be available for a good browse in search of bargains or information. The Paphiakos professional team will be present, from a vet to answer your questions, to the import/export, re-homing and information teams. For children, the very popular and entertaining Water Walkerz will be there, with their pool and their oxygen filled balls. A special section with Face Painting will be waiting for all children – and why not, adults too! – to have their faces painted in cheerful colours. A raffle with amazing prices and tombola will be held on the day in order to help raise very much needed funds for the organisation. So if you are a business or an individual and you would like to help support our initiative and our event, you can donate raffle and/or tombola prizes (contact details at the bottom). Volunteers are required for the event, for the following categories: set up and take down the event, entrance cover, arena stewards, various stalls, Name the Puppy, refreshments, tombola, raffle, table cleaners, tuck shop, floaters, etc. Help is needed on the day previous to the event – Saturday 2nd May 2015 – for setting everything up on location, during the event and after its finish. In case you can spare a few hours of your precious time to give to a very good cause, please do not hesitate to contact Andrea (contact details at the bottom). Our special day of the year will be made even more so by our GUEST STAR, THE RENOWNED JAY GEORGIADES AND HIS BAND, SYMBIOSIS. They will play two times during the Show, and every slot will last one hour. HOT DOG SHOW contact details: Volunteers: Andrea – 99265443 or e-mail sales2@cyprusanimalwelfare.com Dog Show Categories Sponsorship Advertisement in the Hot Dog Show Official Programme: Raffle / Tombola prizes Stalls: Joy – 26946461/99249497 or e-mail sales@cyprusanimalwelfare.com 28

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Last week Paphos International Sailing Club travelled by coach to Nicosia to attend the evening Awards Ceremony of Cyprus Sailing Federation. This annual event celebrates the achievement and success of all Cypriot sailors, some from as young as seven or eight who sail the popular “Optimist” dinghy, to young adults who represent Cyprus Sailing at national and international levels. The Exhibition Hall of the beautiful and modern Olympic Building was packed full of award winners, their parents, friends and supporters. Mr. Yiannos Photiou, CySaF President, welcomed everyone and gave the opening address. The evening progressed smoothly and one could not fail to be impressed by the confident and polite manner in which every athlete conducted themselves on the podium as they received their award. Well done to CySaF and all the award winners for a splendid event. Afterwards at the reception and buffet I took the opportunity to chat with some of the award winners and their proud parents. What impressed me most was the excitement and yet modesty of the athletes compared to the absolute delight and pride shown by the parents. I especially remember talking with a group of four Mums, all clutching “their” trophy. When asked if the dedication and hard work involved in supporting their children was worthwhile, the answer came straight back “You bet it was!” Their sparkle and obvious pride said it all. On the journey back home to Paphos with the soft rumble of the tyres lulling the conversation, many members were left with one thought. If the quality of the young sailing athletes that we had just met was an indication of how our world would develop in future years then we could all rest easy. It would surely be in excellent hands. I learned in the same journey that two of our PISC members were recently equally delighted and proud parents. Their daughter now Dr. Alex Parker had not only just been awarded her PhD. but her Thesis had been chosen from thousands of similar submissions to be published by one of the leading academic publishers in the world. Congratulations Brian and Liz! . For more information about our great sailing club go to www.pisc.com.cy

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Paphos Classic Vehicle Club Paphos Classic Vehicle Club is a group of like-minded people who either own or appreciate classic vehicles; both two and four wheeled, and enjoy getting together, using and discussing them. We usually hold our monthly Socials at the Ayios Epiphanios Taverna in Anarita on the third Saturday of the month at 16.00. Not all members actually own a classic vehicle, and some that do are in the process of restoring them and use their ‘modern’ vehicles in the meantime.

March saw our monthly meeting in Anarita which was very well attended and the following week, Sunday 29th, saw the first run out of the season; a Treasure Hunt organised by member John Raines. This was a very popular event which took us to interesting parts of the island. Observations skills were in order and some of the questions were quite taxing. The morning concluded with a delightful lunch at the Spring of Life Forever Taverna in Armageti. In April there will be, as usual, the monthly meeting at Ayios Epiphanios Taverna in Anarita and on 26th there will be another event, the format for which has yet to be decided. May will be a busier month, which will include the static display at Paphos Harbour. Contact us on e-mail address: paphclassics@gmail.com Phone: 99791872 Or view our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Paphclassics and website: www.paphoscvc.com for regular updates and details of events.