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August 2013

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Upfront Silly season is here again, August that is! It’s always a difficult month to get anything done since people are either on holiday or busy running after holidaymakers. However we have lots of interest in this issue to keep all satisfied.

If you want to mix things up a bit this summer, have a look at our guide on buying a food processor (p18) … anything to make life a bit easier in the kitchen!

Hair and Nails by Kim’s K9

Contents News & Views

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Food & Drink

10 - 12

Homelife

13 - 20

In Colour

21 - 24

Market Place

25 - 26

Out & About

27 - 29

Wellbeing

30 - 37

Sports Fixtures

38 -39

Smalls Grapevine Information

NEWS & VIEWS

Little and Large en Vacance Photographed by Tim Yfantis

How about taking a drive down to the Episkopi Paphos Environmental Information Centre (p39) and find out lots of interesting facts about our beautiful island and what it has to offer in the way of nature. A great place to visit for adults and children. On a trip further afield, why not stop off at the Smoothie and Sweetie Take Away in Pissouri Bay for a refreshing smoothie, a delicious croissant … or both!

The ever popular Savvy Shopper is back on p25 with lots of helpful tips for online shopping in Cyprus. Team up with a friend and order together to reduce the delivery charges!

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Chill

by Barbara Strain

So, after an EU decision resulting in us being eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) the UK government has now decided that from 2015 those of us living in warmer climes are not to be entitled.

There are so many points that arise from this decision.

There’s the point about equality of treatment of nationals resident in the EU. There’s the unfairness of discrimination between those who may have paid their full contributions towards the state pension all their working lives, but have retired to Benidorm rather than Bournemouth.

Add to that the fact that some folk with a home in UK can claim the WFP even though they spend their winters in places more exotic and warmer than Cyprus. Then, we should consider just how much money will be saved. It is reported that up to 74,000 people living overseas receive £200 or more a year. Let’s face it, that’s not going to make a huge saving in modern terms, especially when you discount the people living in countries that are deemed to have cold winters. Which is rumoured to include Italy?!

A government spokesman declared, on the Today programme, that the decision was “to do the right thing”. He denied that this was merely an electioneering ploy, saying that it wasn’t right for someone to claim the WFP if they were living in Spain, with its warm climate. Go tell that to the Spaniards in the Sierra Nevada.

What annoys me the most is this apparent lack of knowledge of the climate of places like Spain or Cyprus. Unfortunately, it seems that the Chancellor and his spokesman have fallen into the trap of thinking that what they see on holiday is truly what all the country is like all the time.

Earlier this year, when our banks were crumbling, the BBC was showing pictures of expats in Cyprus. On the beach. In swimsuits. In March? Either that, or sitting in pubs supping pints. Thus completes the image of our lives here; a life split between the beach and the bar.

We’ve had visitors who, when asked “what would you like to do today” reply, “oh, just whatever you usually do”. That’s the garden, a touch of house

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maintenance, the supermarket run, then.

Pretty much like lives in UK. Sure, during the summer, we go to the beach, but so do my son and his family, living in Dorset. They also have their own swimming pool, which we do not.

I doubt Mr Osborne has his own swimming pool, but I bet he has central heating. He’s probably too young to be of a generation that lived without it. When I was a child, back in the day, we had open fires that didn’t really heat much of the sitting room beyond the circle of settee and armchairs. The rest of the house was unheated.

No wonder we decided to move to live in a country that is somewhat warmer. We now have a house that has an open fire that doesn’t even heat much of the sitting room beyond the circle of settee and armchairs. Leaving the fireside is not a tempting idea of a winter’s evening.

Maybe we don’t have ‘Jack Frost’ on our windows, but, hey, it does get quite cold here in the winter. Some Cyprus villages see plenty of snow and most of us experience the cold winds blowing down from Olympus.

I took a break after writing the last paragraph, feeling that some hard facts were called for. Good ol’ Google helped me to track down some interesting figures. I took a village in Cornwall; Sennen Cove (pop 180) and a village in Cyprus; Platres (pop 209). Although I chose these two pretty much at random, it seems they have a lot in common. Similar size and both are popular tourist resorts. What’s more, their winter temperatures have something in common. Sennen, average low in January and February is 8ºC. Platres? January and February, also 8ºC. Granted, the average December low for Platres is 10ºC whilst Sennen is a whole degree colder at 9ºC. OK, so the Platres graph zooms up after March (which is 10 compared to Sennen’s 8), but we are talking WINTER Fuel allowance here.

I’m thinking of offering a house swap with Mr Osborne next January. I’ll leave him my hot water bottle.

Cyprus in the Media

Cyprus Hopes to Lure Capital Stashed Abroad by Offering Tax Amnesty

Thanks to an ever-growing number of art cafes, a burgeoning contemporary arts scene and this summer’s opening of the much-anticipated Limassol Marina, the city is now firmly placed back on the nautical map.

NICOSIA, July 19, (Xinhua) -- Cyprus hopes to convince depositors in foreign banks to repatriate their money by offering them a tax amnesty over the next five months, Finance Minister Haris Georgiades said on Friday.

Limassol’s elegant Old Town, also home to the Medieval Castle – where Richard the Lionheart reputedly married noblewoman Berengaria of Navarre – has been transformed into a vibrant and cosmopolitan district.

“We are opening a window to facilitate the inflow of capital in the real economy and encourage investment in a very concrete way,” Georgiades said.

Starting from the seafront, the newly opened Limassol Marina – the most exclusive new waterfront development in the Mediterranean – sits on the fringes of the Old Town. Boasting a capacity of 650 berths – many directly in front of private villas - the development is Cyprus’ first full service superyacht marina as well as Nereids Residences - 94 luxury apartments and penthouses.

Only a stone’s throw from the marina, those in search of good food and a lively atmosphere need look no further than The Carob Mill Quarter, a former carob-pod mill refitted to become home to nine restaurants and a resident sommelier, Panayiotis Daniel, the youngest member of the Pancyprian Association of Sommeliers, who is ever at the ready to advise diners on local wine pairing from the Maratheftiko grape through to Xinisteri. Restaurants not to miss include Artima, with its range of fine Mediterranean fare and Karatello, offering a selection of traditional and contemporary Cypriot dishes.

From the seafront, a 10 minute stroll through the Old Town’s cobbled back streets will lead you to the bustling Saripolou Square. By day, a haunt for local residents to catch-up on the day’s affairs over a freshly brewed Cypriot coffee; by night it becomes the chosen hangout for the town’s fashionistas, drawn by a selection of art cafes and cocktail bars.

Cyprus is lacking liquidity which could promote business activity and growth following a bailout agreement with international lenders which involved a haircut of uninsured bank deposits, its largest bank entering a resolution status and its second largest lender being wound down.

Government spokesman Christos Stylianides, presenting a government decision to introduce a tax amnesty up to December 31, said individuals will not be taxed if their cash is repatriated for immediate investment, repayment of debt to the state or banks, making a bank deposit for at least five years, or purchasing government bonds.

“This is not a blank tax amnesty because the government is particularly sensitive to issues of tax evasion,” Stylianides said.

He said detailed legislation will be presented to the Council of Ministers for final approval within the next 15 days.

Stylianides said there will be specific conditions for someone to become eligible for tax exemption.

“We are in a very difficult economic condition and the economy is in need of liquidity, but on the other hand fighting tax evasion is an equally important target for the government,” Stylianides said.

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“We would not like to give the impression that people can avoid paying their taxes because they will expect a tax amnesty later,” he added.

Cornwall’s Saskia Sills Loses World Youth Title in Cyprus

Stylianides said that no firm estimates have been made yet as to the amount the government expects to be repatriated, as this will depend on the actual provisions of the legislation.

The 16-year-old experienced mixed fortunes during the girls’ RSX event, with an unfortunate incident at the start of race nine costing her dearly.

Technocrats representing the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund are currently making an appraisal on Cyprus about its implementation of the terms of a 10-billioneuro bailout which it was forced to seek after its banking system was crippled by the Greek debt write-down.

Cornish windsurfer Saskia Sills finished sixth at the ISAF World Youth Championships in Cyprus, to relinquish the title she won in Dublin last year.

Sills recorded an OCS (On Course Side), meaning she did not properly start the race and was penalised heavily.

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Meanwhile, Staffordshire’s Kieran Martin won the boys’ RSX event.

“It’s amazing. I actually can’t believe that I’m the youth world champion,” he said.

“To win the regatta with a race to spare at such a massive event is unbelievable.

“I have put together a great series and have had such a fantastic week of racing here. I still can’t quite believe what has happened.”

In Sills’ event, China’s Lu Yunxiu took the gold, with Italy’s Marta Maggetti and the Netherlands’ Sara Wennekes finishing in the silver and bronze medal positions.

BBC Sport Sailing

Cyprus to Issue License for First Casino Resort Wednesday, July 24, 2013 | 12:06 a.m.

Cyprus’ government says the Cabinet has decided to issue a license to build the bailed-out country’s first casino resort.

Spokesman Christos Stylianides said that the license will be granted to the successful bidder within 12 months in order to provide a quick boost to public finances and help the battered economy with jobs and revenue.

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NEWS & VIEWS

HISTORICALLY, Cyprus’ main port and industrial centre, Limassol is now witnessing a much-welcomed revival.

by Ammy

Comradeship

by Jambon

I am a bit of a mongrel, I might be a bit of a scoundrel, oh dear I’m talking in doggerel; I might as well have a yodel. To ‘ell with all that silliness, and apologies. Sometimes when you write such gibberish it really sends the brain spiralling off into la-la land, and now I have to get back to reality.

What a wonderful time for terrific sporting success for those from the geographical British Isles, for the British and Irish Lions Rugby, for Andy Murray, and, maybe even our cricketers. I know that Andy Murray’s triumph was personal for him, and richly deserved, but even in such an individual sporting event, he is surrounded by his team.

Anyway congratulations to them all.

But, back to the essential team game, and that is rugby. Every four years the ‘four nations’, as they used to be called, get together and venture south, putting aside old rivalries to try to smash one of the generally cocky sides from the southern hemisphere. This year it was the Aussies, and in a tense and close series, the Lions triumphed 41-16 in the final deciding match, and they played magnificently. There were many happy Brits and others watching in the bars here. I am tempted to mention that they also enjoyed this triumph ‘at home’, but as the UK is not my home, and, hopefully never again will be, I shall temper that sentiment.

As I say it was a triumph for teamwork and comradeship against the odds and the fact that most of the players were Welsh is neither here nor there. But there was a lot of nastiness in online, anonymous comments, from so-called supporters, i.e. internet trolls, with stupid names like ‘rotting pilchard’ or ‘quantum gravity flux’. The internet is certainly a double edged sword. On the one hand it allows all people to express an opinion, even if, clearly, they have no command of the grammar and spelling of the language. Maybe there is a benefit in allowing the previously speechless and silent to actually say something, but the downside is that anonymity allows people to be disgusting to each other and all and sundry. This was true of comments on both the Lions and Andy Murray. Thankfully in the various forums in Cyprus, the moderators edit out such nastiness, and often ban repeat offenders.

With the Lions, in a previous tour led by Willie-John McBride there was a notorious on field call - ‘99’ - at which point every player was meant to whack one of the opposition. Such is the permanent call for moderators in online forums, but this doesn’t seem to apply to the internet and news media sites.

Now I’ve got that off my chest, so to speak, let me tell you of my background as a true mongrel, capable of supporting anyone, according to whim. I am blessed with two families, and can call on both nature and nurture for my ‘antecedents’. I have four Scottish names from both adopted mother and father, although I’m willing to bet that each one probably represents a family or clan, mortal enemies of the other three, happily spending the centuries slaughtering each other in castle and glen. As a matter of fact they decamped to the north of Ireland as ‘covenanters’ hundreds of years ago. One of my ancestors there tried to make a Hollywood career for himself when, with sundry mates, he made off from the walls of Derry with his ‘kidnapped’ bride across the pommel of his horse. I believe that was traditional then.

Anyway they had twelve kids so must have got on somehow. The family I grew up with in the Home Counties showed no signs of being anything other than English, except for their names.

Then, later on, I met up with my birth mother, and she completed the circle of the ‘four nations’ as her maiden name was Edwards. Shock horror! I am one of them as well! And, in spite of the weight of a ton of English kings, Edwards is a true Welsh name, as any great scrum half will tell you. So I am a happy psycho–genetic mixture.

And in sporting matters ageless rivalries surface across the centuries, but, generally between chums, with mutual respect. I remember being in Tramps Bar many years ago watching England play Wales, at the time when Wembley stadium was the ‘home’ ground for the Welsh. Anyway the Welsh got their victory in the end, and my mate, teacher at the International school and guitarist, Howard (since disappeared to Spain or elsewhere), sank to his knees at the end, turned and shouted “Take that you English bastards!”, and had then, rather sheepishly, to be helped to his feet (he was a bit bulky) by us, the grinning enemy. But it was all good fun and a friendly rivalry.

Now I have to go to the essence of being Welsh and tell of a funeral some years back. My very good friend Dave – Dai of course to his mates – is the son of an extremely famous Welsh full back called Vivian Jenkins, who played on Lions tours around the time of the second war, and went on to become the senior rugby correspondent for The Sunday Times. When his time finally came, at a very good age, I happened to be a guest at Dai’s house. The memorial service was at our local parish church and it was, of course, jam packed. The Welsh often come to such occasions in coaches so that they may best honour and celebrate their finest and send them on their way. And so it was on this great occasion. Cliff Morgan spoke beautifully of his friend. My dear Friend Dave gave the most wonderful oration for his Dad, without notes, moving, funny, witty and with great insight and wisdom of his own. We all sighed with sound pleasure and agreement. The singing was wonderful with a sound the little church could rarely have witnessed. And then we went off to The Legion.

And in The Legion the Welsh gave their very own oration. Without any preliminaries they began to sing. Not an organised choir, just the natural abilities of every Welshman. And they sang and they sang. Welsh Vikings as they launched their hero in his burning longboat to their own Welsh Valhalla. It was their songs, a wonderful harmonic, soaring, powerful, paean to Welshness that must have made the tooting angels at Heaven’s Gate hesitate for a moment before joining in with added gusto saying “there’s a Welshman on his way”.

And then, after a long while, they all got back on their coaches and went home, happy in the knowledge that one of theirs had been sent off properly.

And, folks, that’s how you do it. That is Comradeship.

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Paint is Black! (Part One)

by Michalis Papas

Why is the night darker than day when they were both designed by God? When God was making the universe He had only one thing in mind. To give to the Universe Man and Woman, to be the king and the queen over other living creatures!

This is all well and good. Why though did He make darkness for the night and light for the day?

The black people were considered second class citizens because they reminded men of the darkness of the night. The night was the way to show all people that light is better. This is certainly racism. But why did He have to divide the day in two? Certainly without division the mathematical books would have been poorer. Are we then going to divide Cyprus into two states? Certainly not, and God forbid! But instead of having Greeks against the Turks you divide them with a strong One Government having both ethnic groups thus satisfied. One day all will realize that the division is just made up, and then we will have the same language joining us and the English language is the best, if you ask me.

A couple of years beforehand I had designed a language where you have all the languages of the world having a share in this language. So, no complaints, and this language perhaps one day will be a reality. Esperanto failed and the reasons are many, but this new international language will unite the world because it contains all the common words in every language. I have sent it everywhere but nobody was interested so perhaps my message, a message of love and desire for a united world, will be a reality.

But during the night everybody has a rest from the trying day

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When you are down everybody dislikes you. Be gay then and give joy to all the people around you, and the people will love you and they will show it to you, by offering presents, when the time comes! which is full of work and thus pain. Are we getting lazier and lazier as we go along in time? This is not of course true. Man has many powers and women more. Imagine that the wife has to think of everything. This is done late at night. But is then night better than day? Certainly not!

You should enjoy every moment of your life and do your best to please others and not exploit them, but give them as much joy as possible! So, if exploitation is wrong then of course exploiting every moment is not right. Certainly this is a mistake! Enjoy and see with a wide mind that each one has their virtues and their vices. The night is dark because the sun is on the other side of the globe, and thus we share with all our fellow beings night and day that they coexist! The night is certainly a way to escape from reality and live a world full of dreams and what we say in the Greek language, ‘orama’ (a dream that will make us rise and bless so the maker of the Universe says: I bless you because a dream may come true.)

Our dream as a team of authors is to make you as happy as possible and believe you me there must be equality of sexes, equality of colours and certainly take every man and woman with their virtues and vices, but always say: Man is equal to man.

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Vanishing Cyprus: Shearing of the Golden Fleece

by Andreas C Chrysafis

In civilized societies the respect of law and regard of ethnic diversity are deeply entrenched into the culture of those societies.

Under such conditions a country not only will prosper but will also encourage good citizenship. However, no person will behave in a civilized manner unless brought up from childhood in a stable family environment and given a good training. Aristotle 2500 years ago stated that: “Man the noblest of all other animals left at his own device, without laws and justice becomes the worst.” That statement is as true today as it was then. In fact, where there is no justice there is no wrong!

It is a common knowledge that when planting a seedling, one selects fertile ground and takes good care to see that it grows into a healthy sapling. But until it’s fully developed, it will need protection from parasites nibbling away at its mere existence; one needs to keep away those nasty pests! If on the other hand it’s planted on rotten ground, it will wither and die or fail to develop into its full potential. Diseased and vulnerable, the fruit of one’s labour can be a great disappointment.

The development of humans offers similar comparisons. An unloved baby for example can develop withdrawal symptoms and may well die from lack of touching tenderness. Tests in orphanages show high infant mortality rates (30-40%) of babies actually dying from love deprivation. If not cared for: “babies who are not held and nuzzled and hugged enough will literally stop growing and – if the situation lasts long enough – even if they are receiving proper nutrition – die”: Maria Szalavitz and Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD. (Empathy, the Brain and Human Connections).

A nation is no different and is equally vulnerable; it could “die” from social apathy, bad government and public disillusionment. Just like a fragile child, it will need nurturing and caring to develop into a proud nation. A strong and solid foundation based on good government and justice is fundamental, but most importantly, it is how effectively the nation’s education system is encouraged to develop; that, will determine its future! Those factors will ultimately define the nation’s standing and potentiality to cope with the new

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challenges of the day.

Knowledge through good education can never be underestimated. It is the most powerful ingredient available in a society and a critical substance that develops social responsibility.

However, good citizenship does not come automatically but it’s taught and developed into a way of life: just like respect, it needs to be earned. In some countries, like Canada, Australia and USA, before an immigrant can qualify for citizenship he/she has to earn it!

This is an honourable policy that safeguards the culture of the nation and enshrines national pride and citizen equality.

Under similar conditions a nation will excel but if those guidelines are set aside for political expediency, the country will not only dwindle and fail but will become the breeding ground for anarchy and rebelliousness. Unstable, the country will be plagued with a barrage of outside influences and takeovers - as in the case of Greece and Cyprus where EU-Troika has become their new master!

Ruined economically (partly due to bad government, incompetence and bad policies), those countries are now both accountable to an international banking cartel known as the Euro-Group. Today, this merciless group of economic assassins control and dictate national policies in exchange for loans. Those “resolutions” or “mnimonios” are the blueprint to economic colonization! By way of collateral, governments are obliged to abandon the right to govern their countries to a group of banking institutions.

The current government has sadly committed the nation to experience a heap of miseries. Strapped for money, it’s determined to sell the nation’s

silver but what is outrageously absurd, it is offering “Cypriot citizenships” to anyone who is prepared to buy a property of €300,000 and more! The politicians call this a “revolutionary policy”. This is not the way to build nationhood, but to destroy it.

In the last few months, Cypriots have seen the true and ugly face of political failure at its worst. Consequently, there is a growing public demand to get out of the Euro rather than face slow death sanctioned by the government. What secret negotiations transpired between March 15th and 25th, 2013 with the Euro-Group, will remain a well-guarded secret and a mystery; it will be remembered as the day of “the shearing of the golden fleece”. By signing the EU-Troika agreement, the two-week-old government wasted no time at all and sealed the destiny of Cyprus.

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What has dumbstruck industry and citizens alike is how quickly (and without consultation) the newly elect government embarked on the unthinkable! Pro-EU government lobbyists persuaded parliamentarians to pass a Bill and accept Troika’s terms to a €10 billion loan! It has come to surface that most of those representatives had no idea what they were committing the nation to; not only had they failed to read the document in its entirety but those who did, failed miserably to read the small print or worse, they did not object! That is the kind of politicians Cyprus produces.

Swiftly, the government introduced Troika’s strict austerity measures and ordered the immediate robbery of billions of peoples’ money directly from their bank accounts (bail-in) without their consent! It went even further and raided workers’ life-long pension funds; robbed charities; shut down the Laiki bank and possibly another bank will follow suit; threw thousands of workers into the streets and by next year, the unemployed is estimated to reach over 120,000 individuals. For a small country this is not only madness but also a national disaster in the making. The government’s answer to criticism - it did so to save the country from bankruptcy!

This dastardly act and illicit heist of grabbing people’s savings is no less than criminal, inexcusable and certainly immoral! Those responsible for the economic collapse of the country should be apprehended, prosecuted and if found guilty, be incarcerated! Regrettably, this will never happen in Cyprus; it never did before and will not happen this time either. Appointed “public inquiries” are simply a façade to mislead the public. Government cover-ups have become part of the Cyprus tradition; that is the way Cyprus interprets democracy. As for the people, they choose to remain silent and have turned apathetic while their world around them is collapsing in front of their eyes.

As long as morally impoverished politicians whose objectives are to snatch some kind of compensation from their political careers govern the country, the country will never rise above its present state of affairs.

From a tiny seed a mighty oak tree can grow to withstand harsh weather conditions, but not Cyprus! It’s as if the young Republic was planted on bad soil and failed to produce strong-minded citizens or a leadership to propel the country forward; instead, it developed a social culture void of solidarity or the spirit for a true democracy.

What is happening across the island, it’s only the beginning to a long road of drudgery and insecurity; hence hundreds of young people and professionals are leaving the island to seek security abroad. That is very sad indeed. As for those who remain behind, they have become the chunk of cheese set in a trap to be nibbled away by ravenous domestic and foreign rats!

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Diary 0f events August

02 (Fri) Mediterranean Music Makers ‘Open Mic’ night with Jenny and Norman at the Bonamare Beach Bar near Paphos Airport, starting at 19.30/20.00. For info tel 99 798366.

23 (Fri) Dancing Under the Stars Dinner Dance with The Martin Rhodes Swing Band at 7pm – King Solomon Tavern Coral Bay Paphos. Tickets: €20 inc. dinner. Reservations essential – Tel: 99 826919, 99 832538 www.andrewoliver9.co.uk 24 (Sat) Concert for Heroes in aid of Help For Heroes at 7pm - Pissouri Amphitheatre. Gates open 6pm; bring a cushion and a cool box. Tickets: €10. Ticket Hotline - Tel: 99 832538. Information and organiser: June Ainsworth – Tel: 99 905376.

30 (Fri) Last Night of the Pimms at 7pm – Sylikou Tavern. Tickets: €20 inc. dinner, concert 9pm. Reservations – Tel: 99 794187. Information - Tel: 99 832538 www.andrewoliver9.co.uk

Happy Valley Hash House Harriers We are a family Hash and we invite everybody to run for fun, jog or walk the trails with us every Thursday afternoon at 3pm (winter), 4 pm (summer) in the Limassol area.

Come along and have a ‘Bash at the Hash’ with HVH. Full details and contacts listed weekly on www.hvhcyprus.com.

Paphos Zingers Paphos Zingers finished off the series of shows Tribute to … Dreamboats and Petticoats singing to a (very) packed house at Paragaka Grill in Coral Bay. On a very warm evening €2500 was raised for the Cancer Patients Support Group. Many thanks to all who helped in contributing to this amount.

This means that as of 30th June 2013, over €7,000 has been handed over by the Zingers to this well-deserving charity.

Their next series of shows starts with ‘Stage and Screen Under the Stars’ on the 28th September at Pissouri Amphitheatre. Show starts at 8pm and tickets are €7.50. This will be the biggest venue the contemporary choir will have performed at, so are extremely excited at the prospect of ‘Zinging’ to such a large audience.

On the 5th October they are producing a show at Minthis Hills Golf Club entitled “Afternoon Tea at the Ritz”. This show will include, of course, a series of songs from the Zingers, a Fashion Show provided by Here and Now of Peyia and Occasionally Suited of Tala, all served with a scrumptious afternoon tea. Tickets for this event are €12.50.

Once again all monies raised at these, as in all 2013 events will be going to CPSG. Tickets are available by ringing 99389073 / 97695436 / 97759959.

This group of singers is always on the lookout for new members and is particularly looking for men and younger members to come along and join them. If interested please contact any of the numbers above or 99370103.

There is no audition process, we just ask that you enjoy singing and give a certain level of commitment to learning the lyrics (and the small amount of choreography). So if you want to have an enjoyable time, meet new people and help raise money for a very worthy cause, then come along and give us a go.

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

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The District Grand Lodge of Cyprus Sponsored the tenth “Annual Charity Band Concert” in the Paphos Harbour, Castle Square in front of an audience in excess of 1,200 people recently. The tradition of the annual charitable band concerts are the single largest charity drive of the Cypriot Masonic year. This year the band concert raised in excess of €10,000.00. Part of which has been presented to the Paphos Mayor for “The Paphos Municipal Social

Paphos Zingers Contemporary Rock Choir are looking for someone to take over the role as ‘sound man’ for performances and rehearsals as soon as possible.

This is an unpaid voluntary post with a singing group whose sole aim is to raise funds for charity (currently in 2013 this is Cancer Patients Support Group).

No experience is necessary as full training will be given, but we do ask that you can drive and have access to a vehicle. You also have to be reasonably fit and able.

We rehearse on Monday evenings and also when showtime approaches on a Tuesday, but, whilst we would like you to attend all rehearsals, it would not be compulsory, just as many as you are able.

If you are interested and feel able to help, please contact 99389073 or 99168526.

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Store” and part to other local Cypriot charities.

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF PAPHOS Organ Recitals at The Church of Agia Kyriaki (St. Paul’s by the Pillar) on the 1st Monday of each month at 12 noon for 30 minutes. The collection is divided between St Michael’s Hospice & the Friends Hospice. Tel. Paul Timmins 99-715836.

NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY CHURCH

Every Sunday 10.30am at the Cyprotel Laura Hotel, Chlorakas. A variety of midweek home groups and social outreach activities, etc. For more info, tel. Pastor Heather Boys 99-473297, email heathermboys@yahoo.co.uk

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: 26931308. www.stpauls-catholic-parish-paphos.com

PAPHOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Invite you to Sunday service in the Kissos Hotel 10.30.

Refreshments 10.00. All are welcome. Tel, Allan Hodgson 96-217416, allan1mh@yahoo.co.uk

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 9.00am at Mesogi Council Offices. Holy Communion is celebrated on first Sunday of each month.

Tel. 99-757138

New Friends Coffee Morning,

Paragka Restaurant 10am Thurs, Coral Bay, Paphos

Directory of Societies, Clubs, Groups and Regular Meetings Paphos Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 99-916331 or 99-399240 Alzheimer Self Help Group, tel. 26-621530 Bereavement Support Group, tel. 99-312662, 99-224147, 99175510 or 99-541278 Cancer Patients Support Group, Coffee Morning, tel. 26-654007 Cancer Patients Support, Craft Group, tel. 26-654007 Cancer Support Group & Info Help Line, tel. 97-760989 Chicago Bridge, tel. 26-937551 or 99-557829 Children’s Craft Workshops, Saturdays 10am, tel. 99-079194

Limassol Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 25-368265 or 99-559322 Bridge in Pissouri.com Every Friday at 2 Friends Restaurant. tel. 99-667592 Catsnip, www.catsnip.co.uk C3A Cyprus 3rd Age, www.c3a-cyprus.org/limassol Cyprus Services Rambling Club, tel. 99-292092 Cyprus Women of Today, tel. 99-358525 Food for Friends, tel. 25-634487

Cribbage League, also Larnaca. www.paphoscrib.webs.com

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

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

Happy Valley Hash House Harriers, tel. 99-434794

Cyprus Samaritans, tel. 77-777267, Freephone 80007773

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

Diabetes Support Group, tel. 99-861279

Limassol Bridge Club, Mon & Fri 3.30pm, tel. 99645338

Duplicate Bridge, twice weekly at 6.45pm, tel. 26-912964 Easy Strollers Walking Group, nannasue@btinternet.com Fitness for Life, tel. Yvonne 99-034576 Harmony Ladies at Angelikas, Chloraka Coast Road. Second Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm.

Man City Cyprus Limassol, tel. 99-130711 or 99812393 Royal Logistic Corps Association, tel. 25-717002 Table Tennis at UKCA, tel. Antonio 99-334706 The Limassol Ladies Club, tel. 99-951910

Jukebox Jiving, tel. 96-349276 ‘Learn about your Body’ Last Friday of every month For more info call 99 993412 or email caroline@heavenonearthherbals.com Line Dancing, Jane tel. 99-762047

The Royal British Legion, tel. 25-315313 Toastmasters International, tel. 99-754042 or 97744285, www.limassol-toastmasters.com

Larnaca

Line Dancing, Frank tel. 99-424965 P.A.S.Y.K.A.F. (Paphos Bereavement Support Group - Saying Goodbye), tel. 99-312662 PALMS (Paphos Area Ladies Multi-national Society), tel. 99-341929

Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 24-645523 or 99-344339 Antidote Theatre Workshops, tel. 24-822677 or www.theatreantidote.com Arsenal Cyprus Larnaca, tel. 99-015699

Int. Evangelical Church, Larnaca,

Paphos International Sailing Club (PISC), www.pisc.org.cy

Chicago Bridge Club, tel. 97-671192

tel. 24-652331

Paphos Writers Group, tel. 99-203102

Dhekelia Sailing Club, www.dhekeliasailing.com

Scottish Country Dancing, tel. 99-298512

Duplicate Bridge, tel. 97-671192

Sequence Dancing, Tues Afternoons. Tel, 99-750332 or email mgbennett1@yahoo.co.uk

Line Dancing, tel. 99-108391

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Larnaca, tel. 24-651327

St Barnabas’ Anglican Church Limassol

opposite the Old Hospital. Sunday Communion at 10am with Junior Church & monthly 11+ group on 2nd Sundays. Short Mat Bowling, tel. 99-983684 or 26-960522 Tel. Derek on 96-612371 stbac@spidernet.com.cy www.

Steni Village Art & Crafts Group, Thursdays, tel. 99-175988 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.

NEWS & VIEWS

Church Groups

RegularS

Stroke Association, Latin Parish Hall, 1st Saturday each month, tel. Brenda 99-804161.

Rubber Bridge, tel. 99-581827 St John Ambulance, British Forces Overseas, Dhekelia, tel. 99-378054 The Royal British Legion, Larnaca Branch, www.rbllarnaca.org

Singles Sunday Lunch Club, tel. 99-754078 Table Tennis, Thursday evenings, tel. 26-652763 Taichi & Qigong at Kamares Club, tel. 99-923310 or email taichipafos@gmail.com

Markets, Charity Shops & Car Boot Sales

Paphos Area

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

Aladdins Cave Charity Shop, tel. 99-927452

The Pajero Club of Paphos, www.pajeroclubofpaphos.com

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

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

Paphiakos Car Boot Sale, every Saturday, tel. 99-151996

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

Paphiakos Book Shop, Tremithousa, tel 99-771763 Paphiakos Peyia Shop, tel. 26-622828 Paphiakos, Shop No.1, Kato Paphos, tel. 26-910325 Paphiakos, Shop No.2, Kato Paphos, tel. 26-942894 Paphiakos, Polis Shop. Judy 99-223572.

Craft Market, Thur 9-2, Coral Star, Coral Bay, tel. 99-387311 Farmers Market. First Sunday of every month 10am – 2pm. Tel 99 993412 or 96 425879

Full Moon This Month August 21st

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 • August 2013

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Two Fish and a Salad

by Cherry Dobbins

It has become something of a tradition between Sue and me that, at the beginning of July, we meet for an early meal and gossip at the harbour in Kato Paphos. This year we met at Steve’s Bar for a 6 o’clock drink and then wandered across to Theo’s, where I had reserved a table at the water’s edge, stopping on the way to check out what fresh fish was displayed.

At the harbour you have to either sit by the water for an atmospheric view or by the road to people watch. We had done our people watching sat outside the bar and so were ready for the view of boats. You can tell the time of day by the clients in the harbour restaurants. Lunchtime it is businessmen entertaining clients, early evening is tourists of many nationalities and then from about 9.00pm the locals are back.

Once seated we ordered a bottle of Persephone dry white wine, a bottle of sparkling water and a salad to start with two fresh bream to follow. All beautifully simple and in keeping with our surroundings. The wine came cold and crisp and we nibbled at the traditional village salad whilst waiting for our fish.

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When the fish arrived it had been opened and the main bone removed.

It looked most attractive on the plate and tasted delicious. As you would expect at a busy fish restaurant it was perfectly cooked although we both discovered it was necessary to keep checking for the odd bone. The fish was accompanied by a plate of chips and another of assorted vegetables.

We finished the meal with two coffees and then after settling the bill for €55.00 we went our separate ways feeling comfortably replete.

A week later to the day I was seated in a local taverna cum takeaway eating fresh bream with salad and chips again. The view this time was of the main road through Tala village and though this was not as inspiring as the harbour view, the fresh bream on my plate was superb.

Yianni’s is situated on the left of the main road between the new Tala church and the Kamares roundabout. There are just a few oil cloth covered tables on a raised stone terrace encircled by potted plants. Some of the tables are occupied by people drinking a Keo whilst waiting for their takeaway kebabs.

There is access to a small car park immediately after the tavern.

Three of us ate a meal of salad and dips with halloumi and lountza followed by mixed grill for one, a plate of kalamari for another and grilled fresh bream for me. Each plate came with a generous helping of chips and there was a separate dish of courgette with egg as an accompaniment. With this feast we managed to drink two bottles of a perfectly acceptable red wine.

This is a true family restaurant with relaxed and friendly service. At the end of our meal we were each served a small and tasty sweet ‘on the house’. The bill for the three of us came to €50.00. If you live in the Tala/Kamares area this tavern is definitely worth a visit. If you want to order a takeaway before collecting it you can phone 26 653 087.

Fast and Healthy Barbecued Fish

by Cherry Dobbins

Tips for barbecuing fish: If you want a crispy skin on a whole fish do not wrap in foil.

Grease the grill basket very well to avoid sticking. The fish might not look quite so smart but it will taste great!

Whilst cooking the fish squeeze over fresh lemon juice – it makes for great sizzling!

If cooking a fillet with skin, cook skin side down first.

Hot Barbecued Salmon 4 salmon steaks or fillets approx.

150/175g each 3tbsp. ground nut oil 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar 4 spring onions finely chopped 2 tsp. brown sugar 1 – 3 tsp. chilli flakes 1 clove garlic, crushed ¾ tsp. grated ginger 1 tsp. sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste 1. Place the salmon in a sealable plastic bag.

2. Mix together all the other ingredients and pour over the salmon.

3. Force all the air out of the bag, seal and leave in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.

4. Remove the fish from the bag and cook over white hot coals, using the marinade to brush the fish whilst cooking.

5. Cook for about 5 minutes each side depending on the thickness of the salmon.

Swordfish Steaks with Chermoula.

Use fresh tuna steaks if you prefer.

4 swordfish steaks approx. 200/225g each and about 2cm. thick Chermoula: 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1½ tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. paprika ½ red chilli de-seeded and chopped ½ tsp. saffron strands juice of a small lemon

1. Place the fish in a bowl.

2. Mix together all the chermoula ingredients except the fresh herbs.

3. Brush some of the mixture over the steaks, cover and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes.

4. Add the fresh herbs to the chermoula mixture.

5. Cook the fish for about 6 minutes on each side, serve with the chermoula piled on top.

NEWS & VIEWS

On a whole fish slash each side 2 or 3 times and put herbs and, or, lemon in the slashes and body cavity.

Peter Andre’s Sesame Sea Bass Local fresh sea bass and bream are farmed in the area and so sustainable.

1 small sea bass per person lemons sea salt olive oil sesame seeds 1. Put slices of lemon in the carcass of the fish.

2. Place 3 diagonal slits in each side of the fish.

3. Rub the fish with olive oil, season and sprinkle on sesame seeds to cover the fish well.

4. Cook over the barbecue at a medium to low heat spot for approximately 10 minutes on each side.

Tandoori Mackerel 4 mackerel 1 large lemon – juice 2 tsp. garam masala 1 tsp. chilli powder 2 tbsp. natural yoghurt pinch salt 2 tbsp. sunflower oil To serve: lemon wedges and talatouri 1. Make 3 diagonal slashes in the sides of each fish.

2. Make a marinade from the yoghurt, lemon juice, salt and spices. Cover and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.

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Chinese in the Summertime

by Jilly Fowler

A new Chinese restaurant has opened on the Tombs of the Kings Road, so my two friends and I decided to give it a try.

Katerina, who runs the restaurant, is a ball of energy and gives the warmest welcome. As it was early evening and the sun hadn’t quite set, we chose a shady table to the side of the restaurant, underneath the honeysuckle.

The menu includes the usual things you would expect, as well as sizzling dishes … but more about that later! My friend’s husband decided to plump for the Beijing Duck with pancakes for starters whilst my friend and I couldn’t resist the Sushi Maki. Ok, so maybe that’s not Chinese but we just couldn’t pass it by.

A generous portion of duck arrived complete with beautifully presented cucumber strips and spring onion, with a bamboo container filled with pancakes. The meat was tender and there was plenty of it.

Our sushi came a few minutes later and looked delightful. Eight pieces of sushi with a tear drop of wasabi, shavings of ginger and a dish of seaweed.

The seaweed in sesame oil was delicious, very delicate. The sushi was beautifully made and tasted as good as it looked; the sticky rice with various flavours made for a nice change.

We also had a taster of Sesame Prawns, which is something I’d spotted on the menu and was in two minds whether to go for. Large prawns with the tails on covered in sesame seeds and fried - a great combination.

We had a chance to digest our starters while our main meals were being prepared. It’s always nice to be able to sit back for a while rather than be ‘force fed’ the next course as happens in some restaurants. Although situated on the main road there is a certain calm about the place and Katerina makes you feel at home, chatting with the customers and generally being attentive.

There was a sizzle approaching … and our main courses arrived! I had opted for Sizzling Beef which came with green, yellow and red peppers and a delicious sauce. My friend had chosen Sizzling Chicken Fillet which came with assorted vegetables and her husband had the Sweet and Sour Crispy Pork. Suitably rested, we could now tuck in!

We had also ordered a rice dish and noodles which were placed on heat racks to keep them warm. The dishes were very nicely decorated with vegetables cut into various shapes which looked too nice to eat.

Well, I think everybody was impressed. The beef was tender and juicy, the chicken was moist and had a lovely flavour and the pork had a crunchy coating that lived up to its ‘Crispy’ name. There was plenty of food for everyone as we had a spoonful or two of each others dishes and I felt nicely full but not like I’d overdone it.

To finish our meal we were offered a Jasmine Tea. Not being a big tea drinker, this was a first for me but I decided to give it a try. A large cafetière was bought to the table and my friend’s husband poured us out a delicious cup of tea. I’m not really a fan of herbal/fruity teas but would definitely have this again.

We had a lovely night and noticed that even though the restaurant has been open less than a month there were plenty of people coming in for Take Aways, taking advantage of the 15% discount. Katerina told us about her repeat customers that are already frequenting her restaurant so the Hu Nan are doing something right. I’ll definitely be going back again!

The Hu Nan is situated on the Tombs of the Kings Road, almost opposite the Roman Hotel. Parking spaces available. See their advert below for more details.

Brandy Sour: A Cool Summer Treat!

by Demetris Georgiades

Often referred to as the quintessential Cypriot drink, the popular Brandy Sour actually has a history influenced by Egypt! Records show that the drink, a mixture of brandy, lemon and other flavourings, originated at the Forest Park Hotel in the favourite summertime resort of the day, Platres. Created in the early 1930’s for one of the hotel’s most frequent guests, King Farouk of Egypt, the drink began as a more substantial substitute for iced tea.

The drink proved so popular at the hotel that it spread throughout establishments in the Platres region and quickly made its way around the island’s main tourist resorts.

The ‘sour’ contingent of the drink is a bittersweet cordial made from the island’s ubiquitous bitter lemons (made famous internationally by British author Lawrence Durrell in his novel Bitter Lemons of Cyprus). Cypriot cocktail brandy, not as strongly flavoured as many other versions, is the other key ingredient. Angostura or other bitters give it its kick and for those who prefer a lighter taste, lemonade can be added, making the drink sweeter.

Soda water is another popular addition to a brandy sour. The ingredients are placed in a tall glass and stirred, with plenty of ice as well.

Below is a recipe for Brandy Sour taken from www.drinksmixer.com.

Cheers!

50 ml Cyprus brandy 25 ml lemon squash 25 ml lemonade 2 dashes Angostura or other bitters top with soda water

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Italian vs. Greek

by Demetris Georgiades

Interestingly, many of Hales’ insights into the Italian language can easily be transposed onto the Greek language. For instance, she explains that “Italians reserve ‘Ti amo!’ (I love you) only for the loves of their lives.” Hales compares this to the use of the term in America, where her Italian friend Francesca (what else?) was surprised that Americans “told [her] they loved [her] hair, [her] eyes, [her] spaghetti alla carbonara”, making her wonder “how could it feel special when a man said he loved [her].” Hales explains that most Italians use the phrase “Ti voglio bene” (“I wish you well”) for non-romantic love. Whereas Greek also reserves its equivalent verb (αγαπώ) for use when describing erotic love and uses a separate phrase to describe love for inanimate objects: “Μ’αρέσει πολύ!” (“It pleases me much”). The Greek version is so much better than the non-committal “I wish you well”.

Standard Italian was formed in the 13th and 14th centuries, mainly from the Tuscan dialect spoken in Florence, the then economic power and centre of culture and art. Dante’s Divine Comedy is considered an important literary work that contributed to the establishment of standard Italian. Hmm, 13th and 14th century? That would make Italian a mere baby compared to fully-fledged, mature, age-old Greek! Dante she says? Try Homer, Sophocles, Aristophanes and Euripides! Need I say more?

to being the longest Italian word. Long? Have they ever looked in a Cypriot telephone book? An average surname can make ‘precipitevolissimevolmente’ look the size of a full stop in comparison!

Hales explains that there is quite a difference between many of the Italian regional dialects, which can make it a bit of a challenge for language students.

Hales explains that in Tuscany, the sound made by the letter ‘c’ resembles the sound made by the letter ‘h’. Therefore, the popular phrase “Coca-Cola con la cannuccia” (Coke with a straw), sounds more like “Hoha-Hola hon la hanuccia”. Greek’s got Italian beat here too! While some Cypriots use the local dialect more than standard Greek, there is very little difference in the way words are pronounced and every Cypriot is capable of switching to standard Greek.

Granted, Italian is a much-loved, beautiful language with a lengthy history, but Greek is better! Or, as Mr. Portokalis from ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ famously said “Everything comes from the Greek!”

Discover the beauty of the Greek language this September! Learn Greek with Canadian-Cypriot teacher Demetris Georgiades. Beginner’s lessons are now only €20/month and the first month is free! Please call 26-910322 or 99-347502.

One word that Greek does not use in the same way as Italian (or at least publicly) is ‘coglione’ (testicle). Hales writes that in 2007 Silvio Berlusconi, seeking re-election, described the members of an opposing party as ‘coglioni’.

The term was thrown back at Berlusconi, with opponents setting up a blog called ‘sonoucoglini.com’. How rude! With the controversy raging, a dictionary publisher rightfully made a heartfelt public plea: “Stop vulgarity and bad words. Let’s learn to insult with grace and style!” He was right!

Anther interesting fact revealed in the book is that the word ‘precipitevolissimevolmente’ (‘frantically’) with its 26 letters can lay claim

Paphos Flower Club Paphos Flower Club was established 10 years ago following requests for flower arranging classes, after our first Flower Festival in Ayia Kyriaki Church, Kato Paphos. Since that time the Club has grown and goes from strength to strength.

You may have visited the 2013 Flower Festival in May and seen the work of some of our members; perhaps you would be interested in joining us?

We are a very friendly group of like-minded people, both ladies and gentlemen, complete beginners to experienced flower arrangers are all very welcome. Perhaps you were a member of a Flower Club in the UK or maybe even a NAFAS member but gave it up when you came to Cyprus, or perhaps you only ‘plonk’ a few flowers in a jar, but have always wondered what it would be like to create a picture in flowers. Whatever your level of skill we would love to meet you. We are always looking for new members to bring fresh ideas and breathe new life into the Club.

Meetings take place on a Thursday morning at 10 a.m. in the Anglican Church Hall, near to Ayia Kyriaki Church. Following a summer break we will be meeting again on September 5th through to Christmas. Meetings usually take the form of a demonstration by an experienced flower arranger or florist, followed by a practical class, but outings to Nicosia Flower Club and other places of interest are arranged from time to time.

If you would like more details please contact Margaret Keeble on 26422380 (answerphone) or 99533704 or email keeble@cytanet.com.cy © Grapevine • August 2013

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NEWS & VIEWS

A kind friend surprised me with a copy of Dianne Hales’ book ‘La Bella Lingua’, described on the cover as the author’s “love affair with Italian, the world’s most enchanting language.” Hmm, most enchanting, eh? Has she heard much Greek? Don’t think so!

Gardening Calendar

by Barbara Strain

August

Heat and holidays, who wants to work in the garden in August?

Fortunately, established shrubs and trees don’t need much attention now, saving both water and effort.

What to See Summertime gardens are full of flowering shrubs and climbers.

Tecomaria (Cape Honeysuckle), Lantana, Duranta, Hibiscus and the ever-hardy Oleanders will give colour in the garden when other plants have given up flowering in the heat. Smaller plants that are common in Cypriot courtyard gardens and which flower through the summer include Michaelmas Daisies, Chrysanthemums and Geraniums. Roses and Canna Lilies can keep on flowering for most of the year.

What to Do Flower beds & containers, pots and planters, especially hanging baskets, will continue to need close attention to their watering needs. For low water consumption and a work-free summer garden, aloes, cacti and succulents of all sorts are easily available, either bought from garden centres, or taken as cuttings. Several, including the purple-flowering ‘Aphrodite’s hair’ are used as ground cover and are ideal for cascading down a bank or terrace.

These plants do tend to take over a big space and can be difficult to keep under control. There’s also the possibility that the dense cover can harbour pests and may accumulate all sorts of garden rubbish. Trimming the plants can be an arduous job if it’s left for too long before you tackle it. Of course, the only way to have a completely work-free garden is to concrete the whole area, which few of us would choose to do. The clever idea is to minimise the workload whilst maximising the enjoyment.

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Remember that plants in pots will need more watering than those planted in beds; you need to check the soil in pots at least once a day. Either plant waterdemanding plants near to your water source or lay on a hosepipe or irrigation system to save having to carry water to the plants every day.

Trees & Shrubs There’s nothing to be lost in leaving shrubs and trees to grow and form shade during the summer months. The last of the grape harvest coincides with the first maincrop figs, so there’s still fruit to be picked. Avoid letting ripe figs stay on the tree, as they will fall and make a mess on the ground, which is not only a sticky unsightly mess, but also attracts ants and fruit rats.

Vegetables

NEWS & VIEWS

If you’re a vegetable gardener, this is the time of year that has possibly the least work as many crops are finishing, yet it’s too early for new plantings.

Not that this means necessarily that you can take much time off, since there’s always work to be done in watering, weeding and harvesting. You should still have plenty of aubergines, courgettes and peppers from the vegetable garden, along with a continuing supply of spinach. Sweetcorn and salad vegetables should also be plentiful and, of course, this is the perfect month for harvesting melons.

What to Plan By month’s end it is time to think about next winter’s crops. The end of August is the earliest for sowing beans and peas. The co-operative stores that cater for farmers will have stocks of seed potatoes anytime after the midaugust holiday, although you can grow a good crop in your own garden by using the ready ‘chitted’ potatoes available in supermarket at this time of year.

Taken from the Good Garden Guide available at the Grapevine Officece.

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Big Brother and the Cookie Jar

by Barbarian

Recent revelations about governments spying on individuals have highlighted the ease with which our online lives are being used.

Most of us need not worry about the state’s interest in our googling and facebook entries. However, we are all at risk from the commercial spying that goes on under our very noses on a daily basis.

Take a closer look at some of the adverts that ‘happen’ to pop up on your screen after you’ve been browsing, or sending emails. Been looking for a holiday bargain? It’s not coincidence that adverts for holidays appear on your screen. Writing to the bank? Surprise, surprise, there are special deals on banking facilities on offer. Oh, and often here in Cyprus you will find there are special offers or invitations to play games written in Greek.

So, not only do they know what you are looking at, they know where you are!

The way they do this is not especially subtle – and you help them along.

First of all, there are cookies. These are small bits of text that are downloaded to your browser as you surf. They carry bits of information about your interaction with the website that sets them.

Contrary to a common belief, cookies do not contain software programs, so cannot install a virus on your computer. Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personally identifiable information (such as your name, home address, email address, or telephone number). However, this information can only be stored if you provide it - websites cannot gain access to information you didn’t provide to them, and they can’t access other files on your computer.

Usually cookies consist of a string of text or a ‘unique identifier’ label. When a website sees the string of text set in a cookie, it knows your computer is one it has seen before. If you use a different computer, open a new web browser or delete your cookies, the website will treat you as if you have arrived for the first time (and a new cookie will be set).

All popular browsers let users view and delete cookies installed on computers.

Methods vary by browser. If in doubt, go to the help section in your browser.

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You will be given various options, including deleting all cookies.

Flash cookies, installed by Adobe Flash player, may include information such as preferred playback volume, or highest score in games. To control these in Windows go to Control Panel/ System&Security/Flash.

As we have said before in this column, cookies can be helpful. They remember your preferences, and make repeated visits to favourite websites much smoother. Delete all your cookies and you will find that you have to input all sorts of information, including passwords, which the computer previously ‘remembered’ for you. An extra note of caution here; if you are using a public computer, such as in a wifi cafe or library, do clear all your cookies, history and browsing data. Otherwise the next user can see where you have been online.

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As to where you are physically, this is quite easy for the trackers. Every device connected to the internet is assigned a unique number - the Internet Protocol (IP) address. Type ‘what is my ip address’ into a Google query to find paths to yours. Since these numbers are usually assigned to internet service providers within region-based blocks, an IP address can often be used to identify the region or country from which a computer is connecting. This won’t show who is using the computer, nor its actual location, but it gives pointers for advertisers and even hackers.

You can hide your ip address by using a proxy server. Look up ‘proxy list’ on a search engine for a selection of free proxy servers.

For further protection, you can modify your ad preferences in Google’s Ads Settings, and most browsers will allow you to send a ‘do not track’ notification. This may help to restrict unwanted adverts.

There are other, even more subtle means by which companies can track your interests. Obviously if it can be done for commercial gain, they will. Maybe we should be more scared of that than of a government Big Brother controlling us.

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Buying a Food Processor

by Cherry Dobbins

A food processor is an electrically driven, kitchen appliance that assists with repetitive tasks in the preparation of food. They are particularly helpful with chopping, grinding, slicing and shredding.

They will also grate cheese and knead dough. To a certain extent they will also puree and blend. Most processors also come with attachments for whisking eggs and cake mixtures although if you like making cakes and batters a food mixer is probably a better option.

A food processor has a motor in the base of the unit. This turns a vertical shaft which supports the various attachments. There is a transparent bowl which fits round the shaft and a lid with a feeder tube which allows food to be added whilst the motor is running. A pusher is provided to push the food through and so protect your fingers. There will be a cutting blade which operates close to the bottom of the bowl and shredding and slicing discs that operate at the top of the bowl.

Depending on the model, you may get or be able to purchase other accessories. The dough blade is usually included and the metal ones work best. The whisk is also normally included; metal twin beaters generally give the best results. A grating disc is useful for vegetables and cheese. A potato rasp is needed for grating very hard things such as Parmesan, potatoes and coconut. A citrus press is handy for squeezing all your lemons and oranges, but if you want to juice hard fruit and vegetables you will need a centrifugal juicer attachment. A mill attachment is very handy for grinding coffee beans and spices and chopping nuts and herbs and if you make lots of soups a jug blender will add versatility to your processor.

When buying a processor there are a number of considerations. Check that the model has all the accessories that you need. Nothing is more infuriating than a kitchen aid that does not do all the things you want. Consider the size with regards to your worktop. A processor gets fully used if it sits on the counter ready to go, but you need space for it and also space in a nearby cupboard or drawer to store the accessories.

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The actual bowl size is important if you frequently cook for a larger number, also check for minimum quantities with which it will work. The cutting blades should be at two slightly different levels and not too high from the base of the bowl. Some models also have a ‘mini bowl’ that sits inside the larger one and is good for small quantities of ingredients such as herbs and nuts. If you want to puree with the processor as opposed to using a blender, check that the bowl has a maximum liquid mark. Not only can it otherwise overflow and make a mess but the liquid might go down the shaft and into the motor. Some of the Kenwood models have a ‘canopy’ that prevents this happening and also changes the way the processor works to make it blend more efficiently.

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Look for a model with a wide feeder tube. The wider the tube the larger the pieces you can put in and the less chopping to do beforehand.

The speed of the motor is very important; the higher the speed the faster and more efficient the machine. If you have a dishwasher then check just how many of the processor accessories can be cleaned in this way. There is no point in saving chopping time if you then spend longer cleaning fiddly bits.

Also check the base unit for ease of wiping. Does it have lots of crevices that are difficult to clean out? The base unit will not go in water because of the motor.

If you live alone and think you will not get the use of a full processor then you may want to consider a mini chopper. They take up hardly any counter space and can chop an onion or a bunch of herbs in seconds. They are much cheaper to buy and will also rapidly blitz a paste or dip. Some models will grind coffee beans or ice but check for this when you make your purchase.

The Magimix Le Micro has an attachment for making mayonnaise but most mini choppers have no attachments.

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Tax Calendar – All Change!

by Sam Orgill

Austerity bites in the form of increasing tax demands. When those that rule need more cash they can change the rules and make you pay. But we are in the middle of a technology revolution akin to that of steam power and the motor engine. Old technology ways of living and working are being blown away by innovation in internet and computing technology.

As with all revolutionary change those that rule catch up and learn how to use new technology for their benefit. In this case the governments are learning to use technology to acquire information and squeeze more tax from everyone from Google and Facebook down. More changes, more taxes, being applied for everyone.

Why Pay Tax Tax pays for social benefits and there is an age old debate about the balance between the two. Each country has different traditions and history creating different levels of tax benefit. You choose the balance for you and the tax you pay.

Live in Monaco; pay no tax, but no social benefits.

Live in Scandinavia and tax and social benefits are very high.

Cyprus has a lower tax and low benefit culture, especially for expats.

The UK can be lower than the EU average but is generally a high benefit high tax country.

But even with higher rate taxes there are still breaks that allow UK and Cyprus to be great Expat locations, which is why Russian Millionaires live in Cyprus, and Russian Billionaires live in the UK. Income Taxes The payment of estimated tax in the current year has changed for Cyprus.

The personal allowance of €19,500 without income tax remains. But above that Income tax from 20% to 35% is due unless overseas pensions are received which are taxed at 5%.

In 2013 the payments in two instalments only; first by end of July, second by December.

Earnings in Cyprus may qualify for an additional special contribution tax between 2.5% - 3.5% including Expat pensions from abroad.

Savings Taxes Savings taxes on worldwide Bank interest and Dividends remains due end of June and December but is at the higher rate of 30%.

Immovable Property Taxes New Immovable Property (IMPT) is dramatically changed. If you have title deeds everyone has to pay IMPT. Unfortunately the system is not designed for these mass payments so confusion and delay is likely and there is a penalty for late payment. The paperwork is complicated and confusing, resulting in the deadline being put back to November 15th for returns.

ProACT offer a Free Review and assessment of your liability and a payment service for the New Immovable Property (IMPT).

Make a Will to ensure your property stays in the control of your family and isn’t hijacked by expensive fixed fee professional probate fees.

Practical Solutions - Free Review and Summer Offers ProACT offer free reviews of anyone’s circumstances to review Cyprus Tax and Wills and Property Administration with a view to making tax returns, protecting assets and keeping the family in control. Contact us for a free review online or at our Cyprus office.

The prudent approach is to plan ahead by taking action to avoid confusion and delay. To discuss reviewing your existing Tax, Wills, Property assets and looking forward to a bright new age contact ProACT – be happy and secure. www.proactpartnership.com/contact-us https://www.facebook.com/ProACTExpatriateTax Tel: +357 26 819 424 Email: info@proactpartership.com 22

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New in Pissouri Bay Smoothie & Sweetie Take Away Shop Smoothie stands for all fresh home made juices, smoothies, green smoothies, vegan fruit compote, fruit salad … 100% natural, no sugar.

Sweetie stands for fresh home made Belgian waffles, bread pudding, croissants, cakes, frozen yogurt … impossible to resist.

In the shop you can find a mix of Belgian and local products like Belgian chocolates, organic carob syrup from Anogyra and organic herbs specially selected by an herbalist from Larnaca. A large variety and daily specials like watermelon & halloumi salad, tomato gazpacho, organic apricot-banana-coco compote, spelt carrot cake, vegetable quiches…

Health Corner with organic top quality products; Aloe Vera Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Spirulina, Chia seeds, Detox tea.

In summer - open daily from early in the morning (with fresh croissants and espresso!) till late (with fruit sangria!). Delivery on the beach.

Located in the main street of Pissouri Bay next to Joanna’s Supermarket and the new Art Gallery, close to the beach. www.facebook.com/ SmoothieSweetiePissouri

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Food for Thought: Niacin (vitamin B3) Rich Foods

by Cycling Cyprus

Benefit A water-soluble B vitamin, niacin is used to convert carbohydrate to glucose.

Research also shows it may protect against dementia, while at therapeutic doses it can reduce high cholesterol.

Beware Super-high doses of niacin have been linked to skin flushing. 500 mg or less is considered safe, but if you’re considering a supplement for cholesterol lowering benefit, consult your doctor.

Cyprus Cycling says Protein-rich foods are high in niacin, so a diet containing meat and fish is unlikely to be deficient. Veggie? A varied diet containing legumes and wholegrain should ensure adequate intake.

Niacin Rich Foods Peanut butter - Per 2 tbsp Rich in cell-protecting vitamin E and monounsaturated fats, a regular intake of nuts can help lower the risk of heart disease. Keep it natural by opting for a sugar-free peanut butter and spread on toast for a satiating snack, or add it to smoothies for a long-lasting energy boost.

Marmite - Per 4g serving (1 teaspoon) Love it or hate it, Marmite is a handy source of B vitamins in a concentrated form, with more than a third of the recommended intake of niacin in a single serving. It’s also one of the few plant sources of mood-boosting B12, making it a good choice for vegetarians.

Chicken - Per 100g chicken breast, cooked Rich in high-quality protein, chicken is a good post-workout choice thanks to the amino acid leucine, essential in muscle synthesis. You’ll also benefit from immune-boosting selenium, and almost 100 per cent of the RDI of niacin. Team with antioxidant-rich spices.

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The Savvy Shopper 2013

by Mrs Vivian Nagel, MCSI

whereas Cheapsmells charge but Cheapsmells are often much cheaper than Feel Unique so compare before using.

by Daniel Wray

As the first half of 2013 drew to a close the Pound was gaining momentum against a broadly weaker Euro but questions still remained over whether the European Central Bank (ECB) and/or the Bank of England (BoE) would make any changes to their respective monetary policies.

The BoE’s meeting on 4th July was in perhaps sharper focus with it being the first sit-down with new Governor Mark Carney at the helm. Leading up to the meeting UK economic data had impressed, suggesting that even if Mr Carney was in favour of expanding stimulus measures, he would be unlikely to get the votes to do so on the rate-setting committee.

It was hardly a revelation when the BoE held interest rates on the 4th of July but what did surprise was the accompanying policy statement.

Typically the BoE does not provide statements with “on-hold” rate decisions, but the arrival of Carney has changed this and the Monetary Policy Committee issued an unexpected statement. It indicated that despite a recent rise in inflation there was no need for the sharp rise in yields on government bonds, known as gilts. This sent stock markets soaring and the pound tumbling, as traders and analysts debated whether Carney was more ready than had been previously thought to pump further cash into the economy under the BoE’s quantitative easing (QE) scheme. The unusual statement offering guidance to the markets showed that Carney’s arrival could be the start of more monetary activism, and instantly pushed the Pound lower versus the Euro.

So with the Pound faltering the Euro would surely strengthen significantly against it?! Well not quite! The rate decision and following statement from the ECB also meant it was a difficult day for the single currency. ECB president Mario Draghi, well known for his post rate decision comments, had plenty to say regarding the direction of the Euro going forward. He commented that rates would stay on hold for “an extended period” and when questioned how long this would be he went on to say that “an extended period of time is an extended period of time, it is not six months, or 12 months, our exit is very distant.” He added that they would “remain accommodative” for as long as it takes to stimulate growth which was viewed by traders and analysts as vague, and gave very little insight into the ECB’s future policies, although it does suggest that interest rates in the Eurozone will remain low for the next few years.

As the markets continue to digest this news it does appear that the Euro has fared a little better. With a lack of UK data releases post rate decision, attention is still very much focused on further QE. The Euro however seems to have moved on a touch and despite some weaker than expected economic data from Germany, the fact that Greece looks likely to be granted its next and largest tranche thus far of bailout funding, seems to be prevalent and is currently supporting the Euro.

You can pop into our Paphos office on Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave, 500m north of Paphos Court House, to meet us personally and to discuss your options further. A quick chat and simple review of your situation will not cost or commit you in any way. You can also call our Cypriot office on +44 357 2693 3164.

Alternatively, for more information, contact Daniel Wray at our London office on +44 207 989 0000 or email us at info@fcexchange. co.uk. For the latest exchange rates, surveys, articles and market reports visit our website at www.fcexchange.co.uk.

www.mandco.com (3% cash back) A favourite of mine formerly known as Mackays, M & Co. have good quality clothing and accessories. Delivery is ₤7.50 to Cyprus but sign up for daily emails as they often have free worldwide delivery offers. Currently orders of ₤50 are free delivery.

It is that time of year again. I published my first Savvy Shopper in August 2009 and have done so every summer since. As in previous years last year I was delighted with the number of emails I received thanking me for the tips and providing me with more.

I have detailed new ways to save money with purchases here and thank all of those who sent tips in. Any readers who missed the previous articles can contact me to receive a copy.

I have discovered Quidco.com which offers cash back and other offers when you use many of the sites I have already mentioned in previous articles and lots more. I have detailed some of the available online retailers that you can use via Quidco. Remember to go onto the Quidco website rather than the retailers’ site to get your cash back. www.newlook.com (up to 7% cash back) Wide range of clothing, shoes and accessories. Delivery to Cyprus costs ₤5. www.houseoffraser.co.uk (up to 5% cash back)

www.visiondirect.co.uk (8% cashback) Gone are the days of cheap glasses in Cyprus. This site offers reading glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. I would suggest you buy the glasses here and have your prescription lenses fitted here in Cyprus, thereby still supporting the local businesses whilst making a handsome saving. Delivery ₤7.50 www.thewhitecompany.com (5% cash back) Beautiful bed linen available here as well as clothes etc. Delivery costs ₤7 to Cyprus My advice would be to sign up for newsletters by email on these sites and any others that you find. Often they have special offers such as free delivery worldwide or 25% off all purchases on a particular day.

In the current climate in Cyprus many small businesses are struggling, whilst some of the bigger ones still continue to rip everyone off! If possible we should be supporting our corner shop, butcher, greengrocer etc. Most of them have special offers on.

Department store selling nearly everything you can think of. Delivery to Cyprus ₤6.

I have not used all of these sites personally so would welcome feedback.

I would encourage you to email me with any sites you find or helpful tips that will save our readers money.

www.boden.co.uk (up to 4% cash back)

Happy shopping.

Clothing retailer. ₤6 delivery to Cyprus.

Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

www.notonthehighstreet.com (up to 5% cash back)

Hollingsworth International Financial Services Ltd

Something a bit different offering a wide range of items not found in Cyprus. The bed linen is particularly nice. Delivery costs to Cyprus given at checkout.

Tel: Cyprus +357 99579149, Malta +356 21316298

www.cheapsmells.com (up to 6.5% cash back) & www.feelunique.com (15% cash back) I have mentioned both of these in previous articles as excellent sites for make up, skincare, fragrance etc. Feel Unique offer free delivery to Cyprus

E-mail: viviann@hollingsworth-int. com Website: www.hollingsworth. eu.com Authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority to provide investment services, license IS/32457.

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Sterling Tumbles while Euro Holds

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A Model Student Natalia, a 21 year old Social Work student of the University of Nicosia, has just gained second place in her second beauty pageant in Wales on the 14th of July 2013, and won a place in the world finals for Face of the Globe in Disneyland Paris in October 2013.

Natalia won the Miss Publicity title for promoting the pageant and the charity which the competition was sponsoring.

She also won Miss Public Vote.

Natalia managed to raise €200 through car boot sales and fundraising for the rainbow child foundation, which collects money for underprivileged children.

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Natalia’s modelling career started back in 2010 when she was signed up with McCalion Brown Modelling Agency in Wales. Through the agency she got the chance to be in Wales and Bristol Fashion week, and even a photo shoot for asos.com.

When moving back to Cyprus she carried on as a freelance model in Paphos and worked her way through fashion shows and many photo shoots.

Natalia is also a qualified listening volunteer, and when she graduates she would like to work with human trafficking and mentally ill teenagers.

Natalia says, “I would like to use my title to empower and boost the confidence of young women regardless of their appearance, religion or ethnicity. Beauty is within a woman, it’s not all about the outside appearance. I would like to tell young women that aspire to take part in beauty pageants to never give up and follow their dream to success. I worked incredibly hard for this pageant and it was not easy but I believed in myself and went up on that stage and did it.”

If any girl would be interested in getting in touch with Natalia for advice, she was trained by Miss Wales 2011, Miss Galaxy Wales, and Miss Real Woman UK 2012. For commercial or promotional work her email is paphos_ kuklua@hotmail.com

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Limassol Toastmasters Excel in Presentations & Awards!

by Sylvia Buckerfield

Fellow Toastmasters and their Guests were cordially welcomed by the President Emilio Wehrhahne, this being his last Presidential Club Meeting before Toastmasters’ Summer Recess, returning in September as Immediate Past President. He briefly explained about the programmed Listening Night Competition and its origin leading him into the introduction of former Toastmaster Mehran Eftekhar (World Trade Centre, Cyprus) who previously came up with the brilliant idea of holding a ‘Listening Night Competition’ once a year, impressing that not only do we improve and excel with skills through ‘Public Speaking’ but also by learning how to ‘Listen’ properly.

The President also took this opportunity to thank Mehran for his continued support in Sponsoring the Club.

The Toast for the evening was presented by Agnes Staker to ‘Parental Love’ - trying to portray the grief of parents who have children and the children’s concern about causing their parents grief, using a recent personal experience where her son had a very nasty automobile accident, but thankfully is on the way to recovery.

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Humorist Emilio Wehrhahne produced some very risqué humour using a Power Point presentation whilst keeping his fingers crossed not to offend anyone, showing signs, labels on foods, titles of buildings, and marketing ads of unusual and somewhat naughty names with dual meanings. The audience roared with laughter!

Peter Sheldrake, Grammarian of the evening, chose the word ‘Alternative’ explaining it’s uses and derivatives and later would make comment on Members use of this word.

The Table Topics session, where the Members hope their question asked by the Table Topics Master Emilio Wehrhahne is one they can answer within the two minutes allowed, not knowing what the question will be and having to reply with a reasonable answer, completely ‘off-the-cuff’ known as ‘Impromptu Speaking’. This is a skill in itself and needs confidence, part of a Toastmasters learning. Emilio asked each randomly selected Member a different light-hearted question; Sylvia Buckerfield; Anne Parker; Julia Papageorgiou; Agnes Staker and Mike Ball. All answers were equally as light-hearted and of a high standard.

The first Speaker of the evening was Emilio Wehrhahne with his speech

entitled “Power of Understanding” (a very touching speech of the growth of human understanding through childhood, youth to maturity); evaluation given by Mike Ball.

Second Speaker Bob Buckerfield, speech entitled “My Friend Kevin” (a fictional, comical holiday experience of two couples Bob & Sylvia, Kevin & Barbara, Bob leaving all holiday arrangements to his friend Kevin!

Such an impressive speech the whole audience believed it to be true); evaluated by Peter Sheldrake.

Third and last Speaker Margaret Whitelaw, her speech entitled “The Golden Speech” (a speech in original Old English style language written for Queen Elizabeth I, Golden Jubilee, a most difficult speaking project to put across to an audience); an evaluation was given

by Emilio Wehrhahne.

The Listening Master Bob Buckerfield informed the audience questions for the competition would be taken from his immensely popular project speech earlier in the evening. Eleven Members attending were asked questions continuously in turn until the last man/woman was standing.

Winner of the Listening Competition was Sylvia Buckerfield. Winner for Best Table Topics & Best Evaluator was Mike Ball and Best Speaker of

the evening was Bob Buckerfield.

Award Winners were Peter Fox receiving the Maxie Donaghy award, Mike Ball received Toastmaster of the Year, the 100% Attendance Award was presented to Anne Parker & Emilio Wehrhahne, Mehran Eftekhar received the Communication Achievement Award for outstanding achievement and contribution to Communication Excellence, and again Limassol Toastmasters received ‘The Presidents Distinguished Club award for 2012/2013.

We are now closed for our Summer Recess but return in September for our 2013/2014 season - so why not spend an entertaining and educative evening with us! Find out if we have the key to unlock the confidence to improve your skills! Meetings are held at the Atlantica Miramare Beach Hotel, Limassol, during a superb 3 course meal every third Thursday, 7.30 p.m.

For further information and bookings please contact our Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Buckerfield Tel: 25 470249 - Mob: 97 744285 - Email: saa@limassol-toastmasters. com Please take a moment to visit our website - www.limassoltoastmasters.com

Paphos Classic Vehicle Club Paphos Classic Vehicle Club is a group of 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.

June’s Treasure Hunt around the Oreites Forest area ended at the Paramali Station Balti House for a tasty curry lunch, which was enjoyed by all who participated, including visitors. Several teams got all correct answers to the Treasure Hunt, so the matter was resolved by a tie-breaker won by Ken Hughes.

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July’s events included the regular meeting on 20th at which it was noticeable that numbers were reducing as people head for cooler climates over the summer. The meeting saw Yola Craig, who is the local organiser for the Pilgrim Bandits Charity, coming along to give us an introduction to the work that the charity does with UK Services amputees. We are hoping that some of the ‘lads’ may be able to join us for one of our events later in the year when they come over to Cyprus. The ‘Poker Run’ on 28th of the month was great fun, ending with a very tasty lunch at Gabrielle’s in Kouklia, after seeing us drive all around the Paphos area hoping for the elusive winning hand of cards.

Very little is planned for August, other than a later than normal meeting at 6.30 pm with Supper on our regular meeting date of 17th of the month, and this time we are meeting at Matthews Taverna near Nata. Several of us who remain on the island over the summer will be sprucing up the vehicles ready for display at the Episkopi Garrison Annual Fete on 14th September.

Contact us on e-mail address: paphclassics@gmail.com Phone: 99799233.

Or view our Facebook page: Paphos Classic Vehicle Club for regular updates.

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Health Issues

Compiled by Dr Lenia Efthymiou

Zoom! Take-Home Professional Tooth Whitening System

The science of smiles

Dental surgeon Dr Efthymiou welcomes articles from bona fide health professionals, particularly from local doctors and pharmacists.

Contact her on: 26 946863

Professional whitening in one weekend Do you want to Zoom!?

The Zoom! Take-Home

patent-pending gel whitens teeth an average of six shades in three nights.

Zoom! Take-Home Gel uses a patent-pending activation matrix to whiten your teeth in just three days. This special formula

Whitening System uses a scientifically advanced, patent-pending gel to whiten your teeth an average of six shades in three nights. Start on Friday and by Monday you’ll have a whole new smile.

increases the effectiveness of the active ingredient in the gel by helping control its release and aiding its penetration into your teeth.

As a result, whitening that takes weeks with other products only takes a few days with Zoom!

The Zoom! Take-Home Whitening System gives you the power to Zoom! anywhere. So that you can Zoom! At your convenience, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth and use it to make a set of comfortable, custom fitted trays. You’ll syringe the Zoom! takehome gel into your trays and wear them for four to eight hours, either during the day or at night while you sleep. Most people see satisfying results within three applications, but your Zoom! Weekender Kit contains additional syringes if you want to whiten further or use for future touch-ups. This advanced

A sparkling new smile can be yours after one weekend! Zoom! is your first step to feeling good, looking great and making a memorable impression every time you smile. You owe it to yourself!

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Tune in to Zoom!

Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is Zoom! tooth whitening?

A: Zoom! is a bleaching process that lightens discoloration of enamel and dentin.

Q: What causes tooth discoloration?

A: There are many causes.

The most common include aging and consumption of staining substances such as coffee, tea, colas, tobacco, red wine, etc. During tooth formation, consumption

of tetracycline, certain antibiotics or excessive fluoride may also cause tooth discoloration.

Q: Who may benefit from tooth whitening?

A: Almost anyone.

However, treatment may not be as effective for some as it is for others.

Your dental professional can determine if you are a viable candidate for this procedure through a thorough oral exam, including a shade assessment.

Q: Do many people whiten their teeth?

A: More people than you might imagine. A bright sparkling smile can make a big difference for everyone. The Zoom!

Whitening Systems make it easier and faster than ever before.

Q: Is whitening safe?

A: Yes. Extensive research and clinical studies indicate that whitening teeth under the supervision of a dentist is safe.

In fact, many dentists consider whitening the safest cosmetic dental procedure available. As with any tooth whitening product, Zoom! is not recommended for children under 13 years of age or pregnant or lactating women.

(Picture of Before and After) Q: How long do the results last?

A: By following some simple post whitening care instructions, your teeth will always be lighter than they

were before. To keep your teeth looking their best, we recommend flossing, brushing twice daily, and occasional touch-ups with Zoom! Take-Home gel.

These are professional formula products designed specifically to keep your teeth their brightest. They are available only through your dental professional.

Q: Is there any difference between over-the-counter tooth whiteners and Zoom!?

A: Yes! Consulting your dental professional is always the first step to whitening your teeth safely. Plus, over-thecounter tooth whitening strips, brush on gels and toothpastes can take weeks or months to whiten your teeth just a few shades.

Zoom! is clinically proven to whiten your teeth an average of six shades in just one weekend.* Only a dentist can get your teeth this white, this fast.

Q: How does the Zoom!

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A: The Zoom! Take-Home

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Health Issues

Compiled by Dr Lenia Efthymiou

Super Antioxidant Protection

Cardio Heart Nutrients

Full spectrum antioxidants

Healthy heart and arteries

A powerful antioxidant formula supplying all of the key water and fat soluble antioxidant nutrients to help protect the body’s cells from damaging free radicals. Antioxidant nutrients work in synergy with one another to recycle (spare) other antioxidants; no antioxidant nutrient works in isolation in the body. Low antioxidant levels have been associated with premature ageing and poor health in later life.

Vitamins C and E work together to stabilise cell membranes and reduce cholesterol oxidation, especially in arteries. Glutathione, the ‘master antioxidant’, is the body’s major antioxidant, found in virtually all cells, and is the precursor of Glutathione peroxidise, the body’s key antioxidant enzyme. The amino acid N-Acetyl Cysteine is a precursor to Glutathione and so replenishes its levels in the body, whilst Vitamin B2 helps its regeneration. Co-Enzyme Q10, a fat soluble antioxidant, has a protective effect on the cell membranes and supports Vitamin E activity, whereas Alpha Lipoic acid is effective against both water and fat soluble free radicals and enhances and mimics the antioxidant activities of Vitamins C and E. Key antioxidant minerals Zinc, Manganese and Selenium are also included to support the body’s antioxidant enzyme systems.

Bilberry fruit is a rich source of anthocyanidins, with excellent free radical scavenging properties, and chicory root’s cleansing and purifying properties help support the liver in inactivating free radicals.

Contact her on: 26 946863

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Co-enzyme Q10, a potent anti-oxidant, supports the heart muscle and optimises heart stamina.

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Ask the Midwife!

A. Hi Fiona, and welcome to Cyprus, and congratulations on your pregnancy!

Whilst discovering that you are pregnant can be a happy and exciting time, it also brings along with it dilemmas, decisions, and choices, here in Cyprus there are particular challenges to consider. Midwifery care is rare, as is Home or Water birth. Most women have their care from an Obstetrician, either in a private Clinic or the General Hospital and it can take a while to get used to the systems and ways of doing things here! So how can you make this exciting time of your life really enriching and positive? How do you get the type of birth experience that you really want? What is really important to you?

Typical questions you may be asking yourself might include: What blood tests will I need?

What foods can I eat, and what must I avoid?

What happens in labour, who do I call and what is the protocol here?

What type of relaxation, breathing, positions and massage techniques could I use to help me through the birth?

Will my partner be able to stay with me throughout my birth?

How can I reduce the chances of needing a Caesarean Section?

What help can I get after the birth with breastfeeding and basic baby care?

The antenatal care here in Cyprus consists of regular visits to the Obstetrician for an examination (usually by ultrasound scan). Information is not always volunteered about blood tests and you may not be routinely offered options. Write down your questions for your Hospital/Obstetrician visits, and don’t be afraid to ask if you are not sure about a procedure and

whether it is appropriate for you and your baby.

Postnatally you’ll have to visit the paediatrician for the routine baby checks.

There are no home visits and mother/baby checks as in the UK, here it’s all done in the Hospital or Clinic.

It is important to find out as much as you can about your pregnancy, what your body and baby is doing, and the many things that will help pregnancy, birth and early parenthood go as smoothly as possible.

There is plenty of recent reputable ‘research based’ information out there, if you look, e.g. if you don’t give birth sitting or lying on a bed but upright or leaning forward or on ‘all fours’, you can increase your pelvic outlet by 26 – 28% … that’s a lot more room for the baby, and could make all the difference between a natural birth and a Caesarean Section!

Meeting up with other parents to be, discussing in a friendly informal atmosphere issues that concern you is something to consider, as the support, friendship and information you can gain is invaluable. So look for the antenatal and postnatal groups or forums in you area…. And at www. birthwisecyprus we offer home consultations that could answer and address many of your questions and concerns. Hope the pregnancy and birth goes well!

Best wishes, Sue Merriman - Clay

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Q. Hi Sue, I have just discovered that I am pregnant. I only moved here to Cyprus a few months ago, so am not sure where to go and who to see? Any information about antenatal care in Cyprus would be useful. Thanks, Fiona.

Addiction

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

The term “addiction” is used in many contexts to describe an obsession/ compulsion, or excessive physical/

psychological dependence, on drug-misuse, alcohol-abuse, the internet, money, work, gambling, psychosexual, et cetera.

Definition The term “addiction” was used almost exclusively for substance addiction, misuse or abuse. Namely, people who were very dependent on prescriptive or illegal drugs, nicotine or alcohol.

That form of addiction is now known as “substance addiction/ misuse/abuse.”

Addiction is also responsible for a host of societal problems because many addictions are expensive and

People can also become psychologically addicted to substances and activities. That is, Causes the substance or activity makes them Addiction is a very complex behaviour. Experts have been trying feel happy, more self-confident, or better in some other way. In order to understand its causes for many years. At one time, moral weakness to keep experiencing these feelings, they believe they must continue to was accepted as the primary reason use the substance or activity that for addiction; nevertheless, mental health professionals no longer accept gave them these feelings. In this case, a person is said to be psychologically this theory. dependent.

Presently, researchers understand In many cases, addictions involve that a variety of factors can both physiological/psychological contribute to making a person an aspects. addict. Many events in a person’s background may lead him/her to Symptoms begin using addictive substances, All forms of addictions have some some of these events include: common symptoms, including: Use of illegal substances by family/ Loss of control. friends.

Tolerance. When a person needs Poor family upbringing where love/ more of the substance or behaviour warmth/praise/acceptance are over time. lacking.

Impairment. An example, a Poverty. gambling addict may continue to Failure in school. wager money even though he/she has lost everything in previous gambling Medical use of prescription drugs experiences. for legitimate reasons. addicts may turn to crime in order to fund their addiction.

Addictions grow stronger over time. A person’s body may become biologically dependent on the substance or behaviour.

Diagnoses A medical doctor or a psychotherapist/counsellor may make a diagnosis of an addiction.

Often, people go for help because they feel they can no longer deal with their addictive behaviour by themselves. In some cases, individuals are brought to the attention of professionals because of legal problems related to their addiction.

Treatment There are many treatments available for people who suffer from addiction. These treatments are designed to deal with one or both forms of addiction: physiological/ psychological. For example, people who are addicted to certain substances must often go through

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withdrawal therapy.

Psychotherapy/counselling are also used to treat addictions. The theory behind therapy is that people become addicts because of serious problems in their lives. If those problems can be resolved, they may be less inclined to depend on addictive substances or behaviour.

Prognosis. The prognosis for addictions is varied. Many factors are involved in determining whether a person can recover from an addiction, including: The substance/activity to which a person is addicted.

The reasons for the addiction.

The length of time the addiction has existed.

The person’s desire to be ‘cured’ of the addiction.

The amount and type of support available to the addict.

Importantly however, recovery is likely to be partial and temporary unless underlying issues that led to the addiction have been resolved.

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.

Injectables

by Harris Zavrides M.D, Ph.D

Wrinkles are a phenomenon that have been linked to aging and can cause anxiety and fear to many people. Who wouldn’t want to have even one wrinkle less?

Who wouldn’t want to look even a little bit younger? However the reality is that everybody at some point of his/her life will get wrinkles.

Wrinkles are directly connected with aging which is dependent on genes, the type and care of the skin, the climate under which a person resides, as well as the characteristics of the race.

However wrinkles can now be treated by plastic surgeons without intervention.

in medicine when injectable materials are used in the right dose and the right way of filling they are totally safe and without side effects. Another legend is that the use of Injectable Materials can replace the Face Lift. This cannot be done because the injectable materials can not correct sagging skin since this can be achieved only by Face Lift.

Plastic surgery offers the solution to the problem of wrinkles by ‘Injectable Materials’. The term refers to materials which are used either to correct wrinkles or to give volume to specific parts of the face such as the cheekbones and the chin. Injectable materials can be found in the form of liquid and can be put into our face without surgery. The procedure can be done in the doctor’s office. The action of the injectable materials makes the facial wrinkles less noticeable as long as it lasts. Their use is simple and easy in practice and the treatment may be repeated as many times as necessary.

Nicosia: Harris Zavrides Plastic Surgery Centre. Tel: 22445588

In any way injectable materials might be a gift of the goddess of beauty to every woman and man of the 21st century. A plastic surgeon can use them to achieve naturally-younger-looking faces to anyone because facial wrinkles are a common problem and beauty should be a privilege for all!

Dr Harris Zavrides M.D, Ph.D. Plastic Surgeon info@harriszavrides.com www.harriszavrides.com

NEWS & VIEWS

Paphos: Blue Cross Medical Centre. Tel: 26221111

An injectable material is an excellent camouflage of the time giving freshness to the face. There are various materials that can be used such as polygalactic acid, collagen or hyaluronic acid. These materials, which are found in various densities, are natural components of the skin and they are compatible with the skin, inert and safe. Which material should be used and in what density are issues that the plastic surgeon decides according to the person concerned.

Moreover, the purpose of the plastic surgeon is to direct the person and give the appropriate solution for him/her without excesses and natural results.

Most of the times the plastic surgeon will use injected materials with different densities at the same time in order to achieve the desired result. For example, in order to treat an intense wrinkle on the chin more concentrated hyaluronic acid will be used than the same material used to treat fine wrinkles on the upper lip.

There used to be a myth that injectable materials are harmful. Like all drugs

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Maggie’s Beauty Spot - Nifty Shades Sunglasses may not be an accessory you wear all year round, but they do an important job and form a key part of your spring/summer/holiday look.

The most popular designs are the classics such as “Jackie-O” oversized, Ray-ban wayfarers and aviators. It’s easy to default to the ‘safe’ choices, but you can make your sunglasses a bit fun and a part of your look too.

As well as a range of variations on the classic styles, you will find a wide choice of colours to choose from. Whatever your tastes, you want your shades to do their job AND look good on you.

Choosing the Right Shape and Scale - Your face shape will dictate the best shape of glasses for you so take your time to work out which styles flatter your face. You also need to consider the dimensions of the frame, and this will depend on both your face shape and size.

Oval Face - Yours is the most balanced face, so most styles of frame will suit you. Make sure that the scale of the frames balances with the scale of your face, and avoid frames with extreme angles.

Square Face - You need to give

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width to your face by extending the width of the frames and softening the lines. Try oval or rounded shapes.

Rectangular Face - Wider frames with a low bridge will give the illusion of shortening the face. Avoid sharp angles on your frames. Wide arms will ‘break up’ the length of the face, giving the illusion of shortening the length of your face.

Inverted Triangle - Keep the size of the frame within the width of your face, you don’t want the top of your head to look wider. Thin frames are good for you.

Round Face - Angle frames are good, as are those that are slightly wider than your face, but avoid heavy rounded frames, which will emphasize the roundness of your face.

Just like regular spectacles, you want your sunglasses to be a good fit. You don’t want them sitting uncomfortably or sliding down your nose or hurting the backs of your ears.

Coloured Frames this Season designers have produced sunglasses in an array of colours from mint to red to two-tone and white. Coloured

frames won’t appeal to everybody; most of us tend to stick to a neutral colour because it ‘goes with everything’.

Coloured frames will stand out, of course, but they can look fabulous if you choose them carefully. You don’t have to stick to the same old brown, black or metal.

If you like to be on trend you will enjoy creating a statement look with your glasses. A creative personality might choose something a bit quirky. Even a more conservative dresser can find a subtle colour of frame that will match their wardrobe, say a deep navy or soft purple. White frames can look really fresh for summer, but they will look insipid on certain colourings.

Ideally, the colour of your frames needs to balance with your colouring (your hair and eye colour and skin tone).

Patterned Frames - Pattern can look a bit busy on the face and can date quickly. Again, certain personalities will embrace pattern.

Tortoiseshell and other animal prints are quite popular because they use muted tones so are not too vivid.

If you can afford more than one pair then you could have one practical and one fun pair!

Lenses - The colour of your lens is also important. Most lenses are very dark brown or grey to black but some have a green or yellow tint and some a slight pink or purple tint. Here, as with your frames, you want the lenses to compliment your colouring as much as possible and your skin tone should be your guide.

Brown will be warmer as will the deep green tinted lenses; these work best on warm skin tones. The grey and black and pink tinted colours will suit cool skin tones.

Contact me for an appointment to check out your colouring. Maggie Wright, Colour Me Beautiful Consultant 99318477 maggiecmb@ yahoo.co.uk www.cmbcyprus.com 10% off for Grapevine readers.

Check out Facebook - Cmb Cyprus and my YouTube clips on scarf tying and by wearing one skirt can make many outfits - ‘Maggie’s fashion & beauty tips’.

Peace of Mind

by Mike Smith - Elder

Here in Cyprus we look upon August as a very hot month when it is wise to spend time in the shade, not particularly sunning our bodies too much. Some countries have too little sun and spend a lot of money generating heating for homes, shops, business premises and so on. It is certainly true that many people in the UK have a fixation about the weather. The other month I wrote about the variable weather in the Middle East, and it seems this is happening all over the world.

NEWS & VIEWS

The weather is one thing we have little control over. About fifty years ago, I seem to remember some experiments with metal particles being dropped from an aeroplane to encourage rain clouds. Nothing really came from these experiments, but it would certainly be pleasant to predict a dry spell, or even a wet spell, if rain has not fallen for some time.

Global warming, greenhouse gasses and climate changes have been said to have caused chaotic weather all over the planet. The more advanced nations have tried to set guidelines to minimise pollution, but this planet needs to re-evaluate where it is going, and how we can safeguard the future of our children.

So how can we make a difference?

We certainly should be concerned when we see big organisations polluting the land, the sea and the atmosphere. It will help if we write or e-mail big companies who are guilty of polluting our planet, to register our concern.

The more people who get involved, the more companies and countries will take notice.

When this world was created, its maker saw that “It was good”. However, when man came on the scene, he spoilt the goodness that had been created from the beginning. It is still going on, and we only have ourselves to blame.

If you care about nature, about animal rights and your fellow man/woman, then it is an important issue. Over sixty years ago, nuclear pollution was an important issue, now chemical waste is threatening our planet. We have been entrusted to look after our world, but as often happens, things go wrong.

Scientists may come up with solutions, but human nature is something that scientists very rarely alter.

The underlying problem with mankind is that we always want more. More money, more luxuries, more “happy” relationships, more of the world’s pleasures, without wanting the most important asset – peace in our hearts.

If peace on the world stage is such a fragile asset, then it shouldn’t surprise us to know we can not have it without cost. All things cost in this life and everything has its price. The price of peace of mind is not measured in monetary terms. One of the requirements is belief. Belief in someone we cannot see. Another is faith, faith in a Creator who knows us better than we know ourselves. To believe in something or someone, you can’t see, takes some doing. But then, you can’t see wind, only its effects. You can’t see electricity, but you know its effects. You can’t see or measure love, but you can see its effects.

This Creator loved His world so much, He sent His Son to visit earth and inform humans that there is more to life than eat, drink and be merry. You can find that pearl of great price - the Saviour of the world. He came to fulfil all the prophecies through the centuries concerning Him. He can give you peace that the world cannot give. He actually said “My peace I give you, that peace that the world cannot give you.” He lived two thousand years ago, performed miracles and gave the opportunity for eternal life. These facts were recorded by historians of the day as well as his followers, called Christians.

If you want to know more, have an open mind and more important, an open heart, then visit NTCC, or any Bible-believing church local to you, your visit may be life-changing. © Grapevine • August 2013

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Sporting Fixtures at a Glance Sports Preview by Chrisosmbota

The Orphean Singers Come of Age

July was an exciting month for sports fans. British success and achievements abounded. Lions, Murray, and a memorable start to the first Ashes Test as well as the Chris Froome leading the Tour de France. August offers an equal amount of tension and possible victory with more international sporting events. Can England retain the Ashes? Can Murray retain his US Open title?

Fixtures Summary (Cyprus times) SOCCER INTERNATIONALS World Cup Qualifiers 14

15:00

Northern Ireland v Russia, Belfast

MOTOR SPORT FORMULA 1 25

10:00

Belgian Grand Prix

MOTORCYCLING 02-04

World Superbike Championship rd 11, Silverstone Circuit

09-11

British Superbike Championship rd 7, Oulton Park, Cheshire

16-18

Moto GP rd 10 - Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, Indianapolis

23-25 Republic.

24-26

Moto GP rd 11 - bwin Grand Prix Ceske Republiky, Brno, Czech

30-01 Sep

Moto GP rd 12 - British Grand Prix , Silverstone

30-01 Sep

World Superbike Championship rd 12, Nurburgring

British Superbike Championship rd 8, Cadwell Park

CRICKET 01-05

3rd Ashes Test, Old Trafford

09-13

4th Ashes Test, Emirates Durham ICG

21-25

5th Ashes Test, The Kia Oval

TENNIS 26 - 08 Sep

Men’s Grand Slam - US Open

26 - 08 Sep

Women’s Grand Slam - US Open

CYCLING 07 - 11

Track Cycling - World Junior Championships

24 - 15 Sep

Vuelta a España

26 - 01 Sep

Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships

GOLF

The Orphean Singers are an amateur, Paphos based choir who have now been performing in Cyprus for twenty one years.

During those years they have bought pleasure to many through their concerts and have also made donations to many local and international charities. By 2005 they had made donations of cash and equipment totalling CY£25,176. This included a kidney dialysis machine given to the Paphos General Hospital. The first donation was in 1992, a sum of CY£1,000. Today donations either of money or equipment are in excess of €63,500, approximately €30,000 of this going to the Paphos General Hospital.

With each year and change of conductor the choir has widened their repertoire and improved the standard to become one of the premiere choirs in Cyprus. They sing a wide variety of music in three major concerts during the year. Under the leadership of Yiannis Hadjilouizou D.M.A, an internationally renowned Cypriot musician, the choir has developed and grown. Nadia Iotova, a Professional Pianist, joined the choir in January 2012 and has also had a major impact on the level of performance of the choir. They plan to continue this growth and to become an active part of Paphos’ year as European City of Culture in 2017, raising their profile and extending their reputation which has already achieved critical acclaim.

They are introducing more professional programmes for all concerts and now have a web site – www.orpheansingerscyprus.com In October of this year they will be holding a gala night to celebrate twenty one years of music making. The concert will be called ‘21 Songs from 21 Years’. The Annabelle Hotel is the venue for this wonderful event of musical delight to celebrate 21 years of the Orphean Singers.

The programme includes both classical and modern favourites including Mozart’s Hallelujah Chorus, Handel’s Zadok the Priest (Champions League theme tune), Oklahoma, Sunrise, Sunset and Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah from Shrek. There will be a reduced rate bar and a raffle. All the proceeds from the raffle will go to the chosen charities for the event which are The Friends Hospice and PA.SY.KA.F (The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends). Ticket Prices are €10 for adults and €5 for under 16’s.

In December they will be performing a traditional Christmas concert with Christmas music, readings and of course some community singing of everyone’s favourite carols. This event will take place in the Stage One Theatre in Emba over two nights.

In the spring of 2014 the choir will once again perform a classical piece with a professional soloist. Performances will be in Paphos and Nicosia and possibly Limassol.

08 - 11

PGA Championship, Rochester, New York

22 - 25

European Tour: Johnnie Walker Championship, Gleneagles

The choir would like to thank their current sponsors; the Annabelle Hotel, 3D Global and Water View Homes.

World Championships, Moscow

Right now your choir needs you. If you have a business and wish to advertise in the concert programme please contact Alice Catherall -alicat32@hotmail.co.uk. They also need sponsors to cover ongoing expenses. All sponsors will receive full advertising and promotion. If you feel able to help please contact Catherine Asater - dacasa@cytanet.com.cy.

ATHLETICS 10-18

aRemember to check times with TV stations and your local sports bar.

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Episkopi Paphos Environmental Information Centre

NEWS & VIEWS

Episkopi is a traditional village located in Ezousa valley, 11 km from Paphos city. Ezousa valley has a unique physical environment where you can find rare and important species of flora and fauna. To protect the natural environment of Episkopi the Cyprus Government, through the European Union, included Ezousa Valley to Natura 2000 network (Morou Nerou-Site of Community Importance (SCI) according to the Council Directive 92/43/EEC and Koilada EzousasSpecial Protected Area (SPA) according to Directive 2009/147/EC).

The total Natura 2000 area is 4720 ha in extent but all information for the ecosystems, habitats flora and fauna is gathered at Episkopi Paphos Environmental Information Centre (EPEIC). The EPEIC includes a reception hall, exhibition hall, a screening room and environmental education room. The building is surrounded by a botanical garden with flora species from the Ezousa Valley area.

The exhibition hall is divided into thematic areas covering all the information for the physical environment of Episkopi area.

In the thematic areas of the exhibition hall you can find 90 embalmed/stuffed animals and birds, touchscreens that provide all information for the Natura 2000 areas, a unique collection with 169 butterflies, insect collections, wood and geological exhibits. Inside the screening room, visitors can watch a documentary film for local flora and fauna, vegetation, traditional buildings and other important aspects of the region.

The EPEIC is open for visitors for the period of September to May from Monday to Friday at 09:00-14:00 and for the summer period (June to August) from Monday to Saturday at 09:30-14:00. The entrance fee to the EPEIC is €2.

For more information and details you can contact the manager of the centre, Mr Georgios Ilia at tel: 26642234, fax 26642936, email: epeicentre@cytanet.com.cy.

Driving Directions The Episkopi Environmental Information Centre is located within the boundaries of Episkopi village, on the main road that connects the village with Paphos town. It is only 11 km away from the roundabout at the entrance of Paphos.

Bus Route from Paphos - Route 609: Karavella (Main Station) Episkopi. © Grapevine • August 2013

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CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES MOBILE AUTO ENGINEER British trained with over 35 years experience. Any vehicle catered for. Call any time 99 802067. See Main advert for more details.

RECORDING STUDIO IN PAPHOS

Demo recordings or albums for singers, musicians, duos, songwriters; off-thepeg or custom backing tracks; radio adverts, voice-overs, commentaries, soundtracks......Groovejet Media Productions www.groovejetmedia.com Paul or Jezebel 26 819562

ENGLISH CARPENTER

City & Guilds, also advanced craft, 27 yrs experience, kitchens, storage solutions, suspended ceilings, bedrooms, pergolas, fencing, decking, sound/heat insulation. All bespoke joinery. Portfolio/ references. All workmanship guaranteed.

Free quotes. Mark: 96 395309 or email cypruscarpenter@yahoo.co.uk

COMPLETE MAINTENANCE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Pools, Gardens, Building Renovations, Architecture Service, Painting, Fencing & Pergolas, Windows & Doors. All at Reasonable Rates, Good Workmanship Free Quotation. Please Call 99 37 53 77 or Email: Cmspaphos@Hotmail.Com

UPHOLSTERY, RUGS, BLINDS + CURTAIN CLEANING

Rugs from 20€ - Carpets from 38€ - Fabric Suites from 85€ - Leather Suites from 95€ - Mattresses from 25€. Curtains, Roman Blinds, Vertical Blinds need to be surveyed.

For a free quotation call Mark on 70 006766 or 96 333961. All Areas.

MARTYN THE ELECTRICIAN

British electrician available for all electrical work big or small, fully qualified City & Guilds 236/2391 & NICEIC level. Extra sockets, water heaters, lights, installation work, testing, inspection and fault finding.

Please call Martyn on tel 96 558321.

Paphos, Peyia & Polis areas. 24-hour call out. For further info please visit www.electriciancyprus.com

NICK’S MAINTENANCE SERVICES

British trained and fully qualified electrician, plumber and gas engineer able to carry out all types of repairs and maintenance on your home, garden or pool. Call 99 009798 for a free quotation.

Paphos district.

ALUMINIUM INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

Patio, main doors, louvered shutters, staircases, gates, fences, balconies, fly screens, double glazing, safety lock rollers, hinges. See our main adverts.

Tel: 99 598474.

FRIENDLY ENGLISH GARDENER

Friendly, reliable Englishman with 20 years gardening experience & City & Guilds qualifications, certificates & references available. Weekly/fortnightly/as required.

For a free quotation & consultation call Peter 99 137874 or Chris 99 933852 or check us out at www.thepaphosgardeners.com

TIMBER, PLUMBING, PAINTING AND GARDENING Professionally done by UK tradesman fencing, decking, pergolas, door frames, plumbing, water pressure pumps, irrigation systems, roof repairs, painting & decorating. No Job too small. Please ring 99 598474 or 99 774231. Also Tiling & Crazy Paving.

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EXPERIENCED UPHOLSTERER

CLEANER AND IRONING

Soft furnishings, curtains, alterations, garden furniture, loose covers, canopies, large selection of quality fabrics & canvas available. For free quotation ring Busy Bees on 99 229778 or 99 250789.

Regular or one-off cleaning of houses, apartments or offices. British couple.

Dog and house-sitting and general maintenance. Contact Alice on 96 585495.

Paphos Area. Outside Paphos area petrol surcharge.

MAN AND VAN

No job too big or small, all areas covered, reliable service at reasonable rates.

Superhome / Ikea pick up plus assembled in your home. Call Tony 99 943749.

PRIVATE CHEF

Fully qualified carpenters, 28 yrs experience, custom made joinery i.e. storage solutions. Radiator cabinets with wide range of grills. All types of fencing & gates, pergolas, carports, wooden or composite decking. Plasterboard partitions & suspended ceilings. References available & all workmanship fully guaranteed. For all your woodworking needs with free quotes please call Mark 96 395309 or Rab 96 845598. email: cypruscarpenter@yahoo.co.uk

PROPERTIES FOR RENT

ULTIMATE CARPENTRY & JOINERY

THE COMPLETE PROPERTY SOLUTION

Madock Ltd, UK Insurance approved.

All work undertaken by fully qualified tradesmen. Electrical (17th edition), all aspects of plumbing including central heating, building work, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, tiling & roofing, kitchens, bathrooms & bedrooms.

No job too small. Call Tony on 99 009665 for a free, no obligation quote.

THE TIMBER SPECIALISTS

Carports, Sheds, Pergolas, Decking, Gazebos, Fencing, Gates. UK Tradesmen, reliable and trustworthy. For a free quote or consultation please call Alan 99 931667

TG CARPENTRY SERVICES

UK Qualified Carpenter - All aspects of carpentry undertaken. Decking, fencing, pergolas, sheds. Kitchen and bedroom fitting. All bespoke Joinery. Other services offered including plastering, rendering and decorating. Free quotes.

Call: Tod on 99 237115

C R BUILDING SERVICES

Qualified British builder. Available for new builds, extensions, renovations, brick, block and stone work. Paving, pergolas, tiling and bathroom refits. Decorating and Maintenance works. Work can be viewed. Call Chris 99 027385 or email rabsters34@hotmail.com.

SAM’S DECORATIONS

Professional plasterers and painters.

Alterations, tiling, stonework, graffiadou, roofs and ceiling repairs, plasterboard works, tape and joining and much more.

Please don’t hesitate to call Sam for your free quote. Tel 96 330553 or 99 262147.

PAPHOS ELECTRICIAN

Mark the Spark, UK 17th Edition Registered. Cyprus Registered Contractor.

Domestic, commercial, industrial installations. No job too big or small. Extra lighting/power point to full re-wires, fault finding, testing and inspection. Island-wide service. markthesparkcyprus@gmail.com Tel: 95 511559 (24 hours).

SKY TV IS BACK IN CYPRUS!

Watch all your favourite UK TV. Channels including Sky Sports, Sky Movies, ITV, BBC & Channel 4 & 5 in Cyprus! 70 Channels in all! No Dish required! Visit www.uktvcyprus. net for details. Telephone 95 116359 or Email us on admin@uktvcyprus.net

Hire yourself a Private Chef to make a difference on your Special Occasion. To create, buy and execute a unique menu at your Villa. Chef Nico, tel 99 54 90 99.

STUDIO - CENTRAL PAPHOS

HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALIST CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST Susie Hecquer MCSP, SRP, OCPPP, MICSP. London and Dublin trained. Paphos area.

Treatment in a fully-equipped clinic and caring environment. Tel 96 404436.

PROFESSIONAL MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

Toni & Guy trained and qualified professional mobile hairdresser covering all aspects of hairdressing. Affordable, reliable, friendly and English. Wedding packages including make up available. Call or text Karla: 96 234966 or 96 234965.

NON SURGICAL EYEBROW LIFT

Studio to let for a practising artist at established art venue. Only €30 per week inclusive. Contact Nic 99 143293 or Dimitri 99 347502.

30 minute relaxing age reversal nano technology treatment. €20. Contact Amanda - Qualified Therapist.

Tel 99 032743

Spacious, light and airy three bedroom luxury unfurnished flat situated in a very quiet neighbourhood, very near to local shops and amenities and five minutes from the sea. €350.00 per month o.n.o. Contact Demetris on 99 683020.

GUITAR TUITION

FLAT – PAPHOS TOWN

VILLAS

EMBA 3 bedroom villa with pool - 3 bathrooms, A/C, blinds. Long term rental.

PEYIA 4 bedroom villa with pool - 3 bathrooms, A/C, blinds, sea view. Long term rental. Tel: 99 624879

PROPERTIES FOR SALE CORAL BAY – PAPHOS For Sale or Rent 3 bed Maisonette, Fully furnished with A/C, very close to all amenities and sandy beach. Private garden and communal swimming pool, Tennis court. Price €259,000. Title deeds. No agents. Also a 2 bed bungalow in Kings Gardens, nest to Lidl supermarket & opposite Venus Beach Hotel, communal swimming pool. Price €179.000. Please phone 99 598474.

BUILDING LAND - EAST OF PAPHOS

Single building plot with sea views situated in sought after village east of Paphos.

Convenient for the airport. Title deeds and building plans available. Tel 99 857453.

EMPLOYMENT VACANCY - BRITISH QUALIFIED PAINTER UNISEAL, Paphos – require a British Qualified Painter. Hard working, tidy appearance, taking pride in top quality workmanship. Must have own transport.

Also roof work and Damp Proofing. For interview - Please call Bill on 99994780 or FREEPHONE 8000-0016. www.unisealcyprus.com

WANTED LEAVING CYPRUS??

CLASSES/LESSONS One to one, electric, acoustic or bass guitar for any age or ability. YOU pick the songs you want to learn to play. Trimithousa. Paul 26 819562 or 99 831136. www.groovejetmedia.com

EMBA BADMINTON CLUB

New members always welcome. 1 Month Free Trial. Adults - Tuesday & Friday 3-6pm.

Family club - Friday 5-7pm. Junior section (9 to 12yrs) Saturday 9.30-10.30am. Regular social events. Call 96 497752

Need extra Money?

Want to work for Grapevine Magazine selling advertising.

Flexible hours to suit YOU. Phone Jill on 26 819167

To Advertise Here Send: Your advert clearly written including €10 for 30 words inclusive of VAT per month.

Extra words are chargeable at € 0.25 each.

Carefully count the number of words and decide how many insertions you require.

Cars bought for Cash 99 315649.

ELECTRONIC ORGAN/PIANO

Electronic Organ or Piano for small chapel.

Tel 99 242539.

FOR SALE

Payment must be included with order.

PAINTINGS FOR SALE Due to economic difficulties I am forced to sell some of my valued paintings by Michael D. Papas. Prices from €200 – €3,000. Please call 99 742037 for further information and viewing.

Post your advert to PO Box 62068, Paphos, 8060 or call direct to our office at Marias Loizidou 24A, Paphos, 8047.

Deadline 15th of every month.