Decweb2017 by Grapevine Magazine

The end of another great year looms before us and since Christmas is the time for peace and goodwill, let’s forget about any negatives and enjoy the festive season with our family and friends. The Grapevine team and all our Advertisers extend warm wishes for a perfect holiday season and the hope that 2018 will bring new hope and growth to all your dreams of the future. Our ever-popular pages are again packed with lots to do and see. There will be a fabulous closing ceremony to the Paphos 1017 Capital of Culture Season in October Square on Saturday 30th of December. However, don’t lose sight of the real reason we celebrate Christmas – the New Testament Church has ‘Carols by Candlelight’ Services on Page 16 which you can attend. Plus all the Christmastime services at the Anglican Church of Paphos can be seen on page 14. We wish all of you out there a jolly happy Christmas and a healthy & wealthy 2018! Back next year!

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Online Shopping... Real or Rip Off How online giants like Amazon can rip you off by changing prices all the time. They know when you really want something and alter prices up to 300 times a year and watch out if you’re rich – they will soon charge you even more! When Alexander Turney Stewart opened a brand new store in New York in the 1820s, he adopted a radical and original policy. All goods had a fixed price. No longer would salesmen size up the apparent wealth of a customer and see how much they could get away with charging. Rival retailers predicted the Irishman would be bankrupt within a week. Instead, he became a multi-millionaire and A.T. Stewart & Co. was, for some time, the world’s biggest department store. The idea that shops charge a set price for goods has been the norm for almost 200 years - but that’s changing thanks to the internet. Most of us assume that prices at Amazon, the online retail giant, are not just low, but stable. However, remarkable new analysis of the price of 100 random products during the course of a year showed prices fluctuated by up to 200% between the highest and lowest points, leaving customers who bought at the wrong time, hundreds of pounds out of pocket. The research using data from CamelCamelCamel, a price-tracking website, found that a paddle board, for example, could be bought for as little as £234.87 or as much as £699.00 - a difference of £464.13 over a year. A Jamie Oliver stainless steel induction saucepan changed price 51 times between first going on sale on Amazon in November 2016 and August this year, ranging in price from £44 to £18.27. Some prices changed by large amounts on a weekly basis. On average each product changed price every five days and one product changed price 300 times in a year. For example, The DVD of Stephen Kings’ 1990 thriller “It” changed price 34 times in a month. This strategy of prices moving up and down on a regular basis and in real time is known in the industry as ‘dynamic pricing’. It is a technique that has long been used in the airline industry to sell as many seats as profitably possible. Some consumers have also experienced it with Uber, the app-based minicab company which offers low fares compared with black taxis most of the time but which sometimes adopts ‘surge pricing’ during periods of high demand. Dynamic pricing is increasingly being used by online retailers particularly Amazon. Philip Downer is the former managing director of Borders, the High Street bookstore chain that faced fierce competition from the online giants. He now runs small gift shops in Dorking, Surrey and follows Amazon developments closely. “This price instability means the only certainty is, that you can never be certain you are getting the best price for anything,” he says. “Indeed, you probably never are getting the best price for anything. One senses as a consumer that they are playing games with you”. Earlier this month, Amazon in the US came under fire for allegedly using dynamic pricing to take advantage of Hurricane Irma. Customers in storm-hit Florida took to social media to complain that packages of Nestlé water were selling for $25 on Amazon, yet prices for those in the north-east of the country showed the same case of water selling for $18.50. Amazon strongly denied that they were adopting ‘surge pricing’ for bottle water and insisted it did not alter prices according to the area of the country. A spokesperson explained that lower-priced offers were quickly selling

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out due to a spike in demand. That in turn was leaving higher-priced offers from third party sellers that use Amazon. However, there is strong anecdotal evidence that all online retailers, not just Amazon, tweak prices of some products according to supply and demand. Another price-tracking website is Idealo, which monitors 183 million live prices across 30,000 shops in Europe, including Amazon, Argos, John Lewis and Asos. Over the course of three month it studied a selection of consumer electronics, such as Fitbit fitness devices and computer games, to see how the average price fluctuated throughout the week. In nearly all cases, prices were lower on Monday or Tuesday - the least popular days of the week to shop online, according to retailers and they were more expensive in the run-up to the weekend, when the bulk of online shopping takes place. For instance, the average price of a Fitbit Charge HR was £89 on a Monday but £94.64 on a Saturday. Call of Duty: Black Ops III, a computer game, cost £12.49 on a Monday but £16.99 on a Friday and Saturday. The average difference between a Monday and Saturday across all video games is 15% according to Idealo. The price difference for a selection of four family games, including Monopoly and Articulate was18% depending on the day of the week. “It is supply and demand driven, absolutely,” say John Hoad at Idealo, which is based in Germany. “Just look at the Lego Millennium Falcon, which is a marriage of two very popular toy trends, Lego and Star Wars.” “On 2nd May it was priced, on average at £81.66 across all the retailers’ monitors, including Amazon. On 3rd May the day before so-called Stars Wars Day, which occurs each year on 4th May and is hugely popular with fans, it shot up to £94.90 a 16% leap – a simple case of taking advantage of demand around Star Wars Day.” says Hoad. On 5th May the price went back down to £83.99. A retailer is perfectly within their rights to fluctuate prices according to supply and demand but consumer experts worry that retailers have the potential to take it a step further. With all the data that online retailers hold on customers, could they alter the prices according to who was doing the shopping? In 2012, A Wall Street Journal investigation discovered office-supply shop Staples and furniture retailer Home Depot showed customers different prices based on a ‘range of characteristics that could be discovered about the user’. Customers, for instance, in locations with higher average income and perhaps more buying choice were generally shown lower prices. Another study in Spain showed the price of the headphones Google recommends to you in its ads correlated with how budget-conscious your web history showed you to be. The travel site Orbitz made headlines when it was revealed to have calculated that Apple Mac users were prepared to pay 20-30% more on hotels than users of other computer brands and to have adjusted pricing accordingly. Ratula Chakraborty, senior lecturer in business management at the University of East Anglia and expert in pricing says, “So-called firstdegree price discrimination when prices are aimed at the individual by identifying them is a very contentious subject as Amazon found to its cost several years ago when it started trialling targeted higher prices to consumers based on their shopping history which it could monitor. This was back in 2000, when online retailing was just taking off. Amazon was found to have charged some people more than others for the same DVD, with some alleging that older people were charged a higher price.

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Online Shopping... Real or Rip Off Within a fortnight Amazon was forced to apologise, issue refunds and strenuously state it would tests prices based on customer demographics. An Amazon spokesperson reiterated its current position, saying it might alter prices according to a customer’s location but does engage in surge pricing or to vary its prices by demographics’. But, as Chakraborty makes clear, it is increasingly easy, in theory for online retailers to use data they have gathered to change prices according to the customer. Every time you visit a website, the company behind it downloads a tracker onto your computer, known as a cookie. These monitor what pages of the website you use and how frequently you click one particular page. In addition, in nearly all cases you have to hand over your email address to an online shop when you make a purchase; this can then be easily linked to your actual postcode and other details available about you online, which in turn can be used to estimate your wealth thanks to a large consumer database that segment the population of Britain into about 60 different socio-economic categories. John Readman, marketing director at Summit, a company that helps online retailers use this sort of customer data to boost their sales, says: “What’s fascinating with dynamic pricing is the amount of audience data that is now available to retailers, as consumers move around the internet. “Potentially, an unscrupulous or profit-hungry retailer could change the price of a product based on how much they want that product. That is technically possible.” He insists that no retailer he has ever worked with has used data in this way to profiteer. Instead, “it’s more about reducing the price to returning customers or to loyal customers to get them over the line.” In other words, most retailers want to convert a browser into a buyer rather then make a bit more profit out of an individual buyer. What is revealing, however, is how Readman shops online. He does his initial searches for high-value products and then makes his purchases using an ‘incognito logged-out browser’. This is a button most web browsers, such as Chrome or Internet Explorer, have. Once clicked, users can visit web pages without the sites being able to track the identity of the consumer. “I have certainly seen different results from when I am logged in than when I am on an incognito browser,” says Readman. He says this is mostly true for travel and hotel websites but he has also spotted different prices for the same product on Amazon. Amazon’s strength is in ’bundling’, he adds. He is referring to the practice by which once you’ve selected your purchase, you will pop a selection of related items that apparently are ‘frequently bought together’ by other customers, in order to tempt you further. “Nearly 10% of all their sales come from that extra bundling,” Readman says. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they are not showing you the cheapest one on the bundle, but the one they are making the most [profit] margin on.” In the UK, only £16 in every £100 is spent online but dynamic pricing could soon enter the High Street thanks to technology called electronic shelf-edge labelling. A number of retailers have started to experiment with electronic displays, rather than paper labels on their shelves. Andrew Dark is chief executive of Display Data, which has developed electronic labels which are so high resolution they look like a printed ticket.

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“People can’t work out it isn’t paper,” he says. The main benefit of this technology for retailers is cost-cutting. Display Data has worked with both Morrisons, at its Guiseley branch in Leeds and Tesco at Braintree in Essex, to install a trial of electronic price displays. “It means the retailer doesn’t have to laboriously print a label, get a human being to cut it out, walk it to a specific location in an aisle and put it in the shelf,” says Mr Dark. “Changing 50 items in 1,000 stores just isn’t easy to do manually. If you speak to store colleagues, they hate it. It’s so laborious.” His system allows someone to change price in thousands of stores within 17 seconds with a push of a button. “The supermarkets are adamant that they have no intention of using ‘dynamic pricing’ to push up the price of bottles of wine to commuters in the evening, for instance or the price of umbrellas when it’s raining. A source close to Morrisons said; “Our customers would murder us if we did that. Yes, it’s technically possible but as it is so competitive out there we would be crazy to try this.” However, electronic shelf-edge labelling has been used to cut prices throughout the day, explains Dark, one of whose customers is Kaufuand, a large supermarket group based in Germany, which uses it particularly to encourage customers to buy fresh fruit and vegetables near to their use-by dates. “We buy so much with use-by dates and if it doesn’t get sold it gets thrown away. That’s one of the biggest drivers in dynamic pricing to reduce that wastage by lowering prices,” he says. Mr Dark believes that major British supermarkets as well as DIY shops and electronic stores will start to adopt the technology. “This is no longer a trial. The system works. You will see chains roll

Online Shopping... Real or Rip Off out this technology from the end of this year, you will start to see mass deployment across various UK retailers.” If customers really do benefit, by seeing more promotions and discounts towards the end of the day, undoubted they will cheer this development. But so much of dynamic pricing, especially online, with the continuous fluctuation of prices, seems designed only to confuse the consumer. As Mr Downer says; “What I can’t stand is the message you get from politicians that if you are ripped off it is somehow your fault for not shopping around.”

Clearing cookies also fails to stop a second problem. If you have a Gmail account and you are using the Chrome browser (both owned by Google), or you are using Internet Explorer and you have an Outlook Live Account (both of which are owned by Microsoft), then in theory the retailer - if you have shopped with before - can work out that you are a returning customer and may start sending emails about food processors asking why you have not made a purchase, despite looking at them. This is because while browsing you are ‘logged in’ and your log-in is affiliated to your email address.

“As if people have the time, let alone inclination or capability to do all this.”

The way around this problem is to open an incognito or private window to browse.

Here are some cunning tricks that’ll help you fight back Incognito browsing or private browsing is a way of visiting websites without those sites knowing who you are and without them tacking your browsing behaviour.

It’s as if you are browsing for the very first time with no browsing history to identify you or your interests.

Normally when you visit any site - particularly online retailers they’ll leave something called a ‘cookie’ on your browser. A cookie contains two pieces of information: a website name and a unique user ID.

Go to the address bar where you would type in a website’s address. Just to the right of that bar are three little horizontal dots. Click on the dots and choose ‘New Incognito window’.

Cookies are used by retailers to track you as you move around the internet. This explains why, after browsing food processors available on the John Lewis website, for example and then visiting other websites to see what the alternatives are, you may be plagued with adverts for John Lewis food processors! However, you can stop this tracking by going into your web browser settings and clicking on ‘clear cookies’ and/or ‘clear cache’ but it is usually quite a cumbersome process involving a number of steps. It also means you wipe your web history so that when you want to return to a particular website and type in the address your PC will no longer auto complete. Many consumers find auto complete useful.

How to access incognito browsers on... Google Chrome:

Internet Explorer: As for Google, click on the three horizontal dots to the right of the address bar and choose ‘New InPrivate Tab’. Firefox: Click on the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right hand corner and then click ‘New Private Window’. Be warned: This is not a foolproof method to ensure total privacy. It stops your web browser spying on you but if, for instance, your computer is infected with spyware; your movements and data can still be hacked.

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Walking in Cyprus 44 walks in the South and North by Nike Werstroh, Jacint Mig

According to legend, Aphrodite rose out of the sea at Petra tou Romiou on Cyprus. Today it is still easy to see why the ancient Greeks believed the island to have been touched by the goddess of love: the scenery is captivating in its beauty, from the sun-kissed coastline lapped by clear turquoise waters to the pine-clad slopes of the Troodos and Besparmak Mountains. With many kilometres of footpaths and nature trails, it invites exploration, however, maps and information in English can sometimes be hard to come by. This new guide book presents 44 of the best walks on Cyprus, covering both the North and the South, with step-by-step route description accompanied by custom mapping and information on local points of interest. The graded routes - ranging from 3km to 20km and spread across the island - showcase the magnificent countryside. Many evoke a rich history, visiting UNESCO-listed Byzantine monasteries, Venetian bridges, defensive castles and hideouts from the 1950s independence struggle. All reflect the magic of Cyprus and offer the opportunity to discover a different side to this popular holiday destination. As well as the walks, the guide contains plenty of information to help you organise and get the most out of your trip, with advice on transport, bases and border crossings. There is a summary of Cyprus’s fascinating and turbulent history and an overview of its plants and wildlife. Appendices include a summary table of the routes, making it easy to select the appropriate walk. Blending information with inspiration, the result is a perfect companion to exploring this stunning Mediterranean island. ‘Walking in Cyprus’ is published by Cicerone Press and can be ordered online at www.cicerone.co.uk

No Sense of Direction! Define the cardinal directions with a wristwatch. Take a wristwatch, and rotate it so that the hour hand faces the sun. Then divide the angle between the hour hand and the number 1 in half. The line separating the angle will point to the south. Until noon, the south will be on the right side of the sun, and after noon — on the left.

Get Clicking! If you are interested in photography and/or would like to know more about how your camera works, then come along to one of our friendly fortnightly Camera Club sessions at the UKCA Clubhouse on a Monday or Wednesday morning. Your initial visits will be as a guest, after which you can join the UKCA to become a regular member AND submit photos for the Annual Exhibition! Coming up in the New Year are tutorials on Black and White Photography, Portraiture and PhotoEditing software as well as hands-on Field Trips. Alternate Wednesdays to the Camera Club are hosted by the UKCA’s Computer Club, should The Village Wood Collector‘ by Chris Scorer you be interested in this as well. The Annual Photographic Exhibition will take place at the UKCA, Coast Road, Chloraka, on 3rd May 2018. Blevins Franks, Financial Management Consultants, have very kindly offered to sponsor this event. Viewing will be open to the public but entries can only be submitted by members of the UKCA deadline 4th April 2018. More information about the UKCA’s Camera Club and Computer Club upcoming events will be published in a future issue. Meantime, if you have any questions about the UKCA Camera Club, then please contact Chris Scorer, Chairman, on 99860412, or Liz Unwin on 99803060.

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Christmas, a Time for a Caring Christian Presence Noisy, overcrowded, bustling, yet a place of peace, calmness and safety. The inn in the Christmas story stirs a variety of thoughts. Imagine knocking on the front door and asking for a room knowing that your new wife was about to give birth and then to be told there’s no room - please move on! Frustration, rejection and perhaps even anger were Joseph’s lot as he tried to take responsibility and to be the caring husband. Try as he might, there was no comfortable room available and maybe this is also our experience when in desperation we turn to God and ask for his help. Perhaps like Joseph and Mary we are surprised by the answer. A stable was offered, smelly, dark and none too clean and yet it becomes a place of safety, new beginnings and celebration. How like God to weave his surprises, once more. As this Christmas approaches, we, too, can be caught up in so much festive busyness and excitement that we miss the small but important things - even miss God’s obvious answers. The unlikely stable became a place of new beginnings on God’s part. Don’t miss the excitement of the ‘stable’ in all your busy Christmas life. Look for God in the small things and in the unlikeliest of places and prepare to be surprised and rejoice as the shepherds did when you experience these surprises. But remember, we cannot remain in the stable - a needy world calls us to bring Christ’s love, peace, provision and joy to those who wait outside. Even the shepherds could not stay for ever in this safe place - let, alone, ourselves. The weary world calls for our caring Christian presence. With every wish for a very happy Christmas. The Reverend Andrew Burtt, Parish Priest, Anglican Church of Paphos

‘Breast of Friends’ next meeting The first Breast of Friends of the New Year will be held on Thursday 11th January 2018 at 10.30am in the private room donated to the group courtesy of the UKCA who also supported us during 2017. The February meeting will be held on Thursday 8th February. Meetings are confidential and are for breast cancer patients only. For enquiries, please call Maxine O’Daly 26272701 or Cherrie Gregory 96333072. ‘Breast of Friends’ Counsellor is Pamela Mills 99975593.

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Carols for Christmas Once again it is time for the Orphean Singers to welcome the Christmas Season with their annual concert of carols. Featuring all the much-loved traditional favourites which the audience will be encouraged to join in – should encouragement be needed! –this year also has some surprises in the form of numbers that may, perhaps, not be so familiar. Older traditional English carols have been chosen, such as the “Sans Day Carol” from Cornwall, “A Somerset Carol”, and “Tomorrow will be my dancing day” by John Gardner. These are joined by John Rutter’s delightful “Shepherds Pipe Carol”, and the 15th century words of “A Babe is Born” set to the music of William Mathias. A joyous opening shout is “Fanfare for Christmas” by Martin Shaw, and the modern-day song “Believe” from the recent Warner film “Polar Express” will be sure to please. Not to be overlooked is that loveliest of carols ”Silent Night” sung to the traditional tune but in a lovely new arrangement by choir member Graham Jackson. A musical visit across the seas brings “Fum! Fum! Fum!” from Spain, and from Poland a “Polish Lullaby”, just two examples of how other countries sing their Christmas tributes. The programme is designed to give a warm glow to the audience, and the festive feeling will, as always, be enhanced by amusing and sensitive readings and recitations just right for the occasion.. The Orphean singers have performed their Christmas Concerts for nearly twenty-four years. All have given great pleasure to the audiences, and, conducted by their Director Yiannis Hadjiloizou and accompanied by Nadia Iotova, this year will be no exception. Presented by the Stage One Theatre Group and held at their theatre in Emba, the evening will surely prove that Christmas really does start here! Anita E. Dye

Stage One Theatre Group present

The Orphean Singers “Carols for Christmas”, Friday 15th December 2017, Stage One Theatre, Emba at 7.30pm Tickets 12 Euros Hotline 97755684 or choir members. Vissteria Kiosk, Tala Profits going to the Friends Hospice and the Margaritas Liassidou Home.

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Wishing Jesus VERY early Birthday Greetings! by David Waite

Christmas – the word comes with a power and energy all of its own. For some it brings back memories of distant childhoods, going to bed on Christmas Eve, finding it impossible to sleep, listening for the hooves of Santa’s reindeers, and anticipating the opening of presents, and wonderful Christmas food. And, oh yes, those Christmas songs on the radio about little donkeys and sleigh bells and occasionally one about a baby in a manager. And quite right too. After all, it is Jesus’ birthday isn’t it? Actually, the answer to that is a definite ‘no’. So, how did we get to the point where the birth of Jesus is celebrated on the 25th December? The most loudly touted theory is that it was borrowed from pagan celebrations. The Romans had their mid-winter Saturnalia festival in late December; barbarian peoples of northern and western Europe kept holidays at similar times. To top it off, in 274 C.E., the Roman emperor Aurelian established a feast of the birth of Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun), on December 25th. Christmas, the argument goes, is really a spin-off from these pagan solar festivals. According to this theory, that date was deliberately chosen to encourage the spread of Christmas and Christianity throughout the Roman world: If Christmas looked like a pagan holiday, more pagans would be open to both the holiday and the God whose birth it celebrated. The Bible offers very little clues as to the real date, but what it has to say on the subject points to a different time of the year altogether: Springtime! Jesus was born in Israel, and the Bible makes this comment: “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.” (Lu 2:8 NKJV) Anyone who has lived in this region in wintertime knows that no shepherd would be outside in the fields in December. And so, we need to ask, what special event was making the shepherds watch over their flocks throughout the night – and what time of year would it be? The obvious answer is that it was the lambing season – and lambs are born in the springtime. How appropriate therefore that at the time that the lambs were being born which were used as sacrifices in the Temple, Jesus, the Lamb of God, was also being born. Another clue is that everything that Jesus the Jewish Messiah did was done on a Jewish Holy day, to fulfil that day. He died on Passover, shedding His Blood, to echo the promise made on the first Passover that all who put the blood of a lamb on the door posts and lintels would be saved from the judgement of God. He rose from the dead on the Jewish Holy day of First Fruits. So on that basis, when would He be born? The answer is on 1st Nisan, also a Holy day, the first day of the first month in the Jewish calendar, when all things become new, offering a brand new start!

There are other clues in the Bible which point conclusively to this date, which space here does not allow me to go into – but if you want to celebrate the birth of Jesus on the real date, without all the baggage and clutter which Christmas has managed to pick up over the centuries, (a lot of which is pagan) you can now do so because 1st Nisan in 2018 is on 17th March. But don’t despise those who continue to celebrate the greatest event in human history on the 25th December. They are just wishing Jesus VERY early birthday greetings! grapevine | your local community meeting place | december 2017 issue

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Christmas and Stress by Dr Vasilios Silivistris DipSup DipComp BA MA FRSH MBACP PhD

You find it hard to concentrate or suffer from poor memory.

help if you are feeling panicky and anxious.

Lack of confidence and self esteem which in enables you to make decisions

7. While you are busy in the kitchen, keep young children occupied by showing DVD’s or videos, children love watching television.

Headaches or an upset stomach. Irregular eating and sleeping patterns. Loss of libido Back/shoulder and neck pain. Break the “Cycle of Stress”

Christmas can be one of the most stressful times of the year; it is a time where many people start to stress out worrying about many things such as buying gifts. In addition, it is a time where many people worry about having a limited budget, concern about how to keep the family happy and prevent family members from arguing.

Have you ever tried to relax, only to find that your mind quickly wanders back to worries about money, relationships, or world events? Perhaps it seems that the more you try to relax, the more tense you get. Well, you are not alone; this is the common “cycle of stress.” To interrupt this cycle, take back some control; start with something small and realistic such as

8. Do not drink too much! It will spoil Christmas for you and everyone else! Finally, If Christmas is an emotional time for you, if you have lost relatives or friends, or have family aboard, try to think about the happy times together. They may not be with you physically, but the memories are always there, so use them well. After all, they would not want you to be unhappy.

Excise regularly,

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Peace, Happiness and Prosperity for 2018

Minimise caffeine intake

South African/Cypriot Dr Vasilios Silivistris

What is Stress?

Prioritise demands in your life

is a UK trained Psychotherapist and Counselling practitioner.

Suffer from ‘panic attacks?’

Being resourceful, doing things you enjoy doing like going to the cinema, being with your family, or going to the beach.

Do you sometimes feel what life all about is? Feeling continuously anxious? Stress is, simply put, the adverse reaction to an excess of pressure. It is a very personal thing as the amount that we can reasonably cope with varies from person to person. It is the prolonged exposure to this state of pressure that results in, Physical/emotional/mental/behavioural symptoms. In addition, stress can manifest itself from a mild irritation and general unease through to the inability to cope or function in the usual way. Pressure becomes stress when the demands far exceed our ability to respond effectively.

What Causes Stress? Does this sound familiar?

Furthermore here are some simple tips to stay stress free during the festive season.

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1. Plan and organise your days by making a list of what important things you need to do before Christmas day.

Patron of the Cyprus Samaritans.

2. For Christmas lunch decide what you are cooking and if you planning to cook turkey, make sure you purchase one sooner rather than later.

Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).

3. Always recognise when you have done something and to feel good about doing it. 4. Delegate some of the tasks, Christmas is about sharing and having fun. 5. Take frequent breaks and pace yourself. 6. Try some breathing exercise, these

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All enquiries will be treated in safety and in the strictest of confidence.

Sound and Vision ‘Xmas Square Affair’ in Tala

Keren Bevis Art exhibition

Centrally based in the beautiful new square in Tala, J & J Art Works Gallery are holding the ‘Xmas Square Affair’ on Friday 15th December.

Keren Bevis is holding an exhibition of her work at the J&J Artworks Gallery in Tala, Friday 8th December to Sunday 10th December. The opening is on Friday 8th December at 7.00pm

With Christmas music and carols aplenty and a surprise guest who will light up your eyes/heat you up on a winter’s evening, the entertainment starts in the square from 4.30pm.

Keren Maria Bevis - Biography My passion for art goes back to my childhood where I often sketched and coloured and created pictures. The escapism was something I craved from a young age.

As I grew older and life became more serious I found that my art transported me to a calm, happy place, free of all the constraints and complications of everyday life. Around 5.30pm, The Zingers will perform a repertoire of carols and will be delighted to have you all sing along and getting into the festive spirit. The Zingers will be singing to raise money for Paphos Cancer Patients Support, so please support this very worthy cause and help fill their bucket on the night. The Double Dutch Road Show will also be present, so if you have missed Joep and his weekly radio slot, this is your chance to catch him again and listen to some wonderful seasonal music. Snacks and drinks will be available. The bars and restaurants around Tala Square will also be participating in the Square Affair with happy hours and special menus to tempt you. All are welcome. Come and see the revamped square and get yourself into the Christmas spirit. If the weather is unkind, there is protection from the elements under the pergolas around the square.

Kamares Christmas Bazaar Raises over €1200 The annual Christmas Bazaar held on Saturday 18th November at Kamares Club, Tala raised valuable funds for the CPSG (700 euro), The Royal British Legion (220 euro) and Tala Cat Monastry (305 euro). The event organised by In Any Event was a huge success, with 60 different arts and crafts stalls, entertainment throughout the day, including Spa tonic fitness demonstration, Alan Lyon on Saxaphone, The Paphos Zingers, Lady and The Tramps, and Melissa Williams with Costa. Simone Swift kept the festive music going and 100’s of visitors enjoyed the day and the festive food. The next Christmas Fair by In Any Event is being held at Elea Golf Club on Sunday 3rd December. Opening at 10.00am. If you require further information, please e-mail to mail@in-anyevent.biz or call 99387311.

I often sat on Brighton beach with my son sketching the piers and the activity along the seafront, only later to recreate these sketches into coloured images. These initial artworks were painted in water colours but as I progressed I dabbled with oils and pastels and other methods of bringing my art to life. I found acrylics to be my preferred choice and sometimes I add effects with spray paints, glitter, oils, crayon, gold leaf and various other mediums. My family, friends and colleagues are my inspiration but of course there are many different artists who have influenced my style: Rothko, Kandinsky, Banksy, Jackson Pollock, Frida Kahlo and more recently discovered Leonid Afremov and many more that I discover frequently. In early 2017 I attended a short “History of Art” course at the Courtauld Institute in London. This wonderful experience gave me an insight into the teachings and origins of art and its development over the ages, as well as the styles and methods of many globally renowned artists. It was also my first foray into formal art education. I have participated in the Cyprus “Open Studios” art festival for 2 years running as well as displaying my art in numerous studios and attending charitable events where I had been commissioned to produce a work of art for the respective charity. I am linked to the “Terence Higgins Trust” (THT) and have pledged a percentage of my sales of the “Chase the Rainbow” collection to this very worthy cause. My website is available at www.artofkerenbevis.com

CPSG Events for December

Thursday 14th December - CPSG Christmas Dinner Kindly donated by Costas at Mother’s Restaurant. Plus fun Quiz. Tickets €1 and a super raffle. Tickets available from Liz Unwin 99803060. 7.30pm start. All Welcome. Please book early to avoid disappointment. All proceeds to CPSG. Sunday 24th December - Christmas Eve Breakfast At Christos Grill & Seafood Bar, situated in the old town opposite the lower car park with the lift. From 10.00am. Price €4 with drinks at reasonable prices. This is a traditional event and we would like to see you all there. It is a great morning with entertainment and a raffle for CPSG. See our Facebook page for further details and our recently resurrected website www.cancerpatientssupport.net grapevine | your local community meeting place | december 2017 issue

LIVE MUSIC IN PAPHOS - www.nitbats.com December Jan joins Antonis Limnaios on Paphos 98.5 Rock FM’s Transmission show on Friday afternoons. If you are a live music act in Paphos and would like to come in for some free publicity about your show, message/email Jan to book your slot! If you were interviewed on the Get the Buzz show, this is a new opportunity to come in again also! 1 Dec - Lady & The Tramps, 8 Dec - Saffire Band, 15 Dec - Mid-Life Crisis Band. Venues and performers please post your events into the Facebook NB Music Cyprus Live Music Listings Paphos group://www.facebook.com/ groups/205055152857354.

Please ring Jan on 26642836/99760796 or email: nitbats@hotmail.com if you wish to add listings. Free entrance unless otherwise stated - (however purchase of beverages would probably be expected by venue We do not take responsibility for the accuracy of these listings Advisable to check with venue for that night’s music event.

MONDAYS: CHRISTMAS BRUNCHES - from 12.00 noon - 4pm pm at Sunflower Deli, Cafe, Bistro, 113 Chlorakas Ave (St George’s Hill Traffic Lights on Tomb of the Kings), Chlorakas, Paphos. 19.50 euro pp. Mini Christmas shows! Please see their facebook page for menu. Tel: 26220278 - venue: 4 Dec - Jo Allsopp entertains with great vocals 11 Dec - Kaela Santosh with a great repertoire of songs 18 Dec - Melissa Williams sings with her amazing voice

from 7.30pm at Stage One Theatre, High St., Emba, Paphos. 12 euro pp. Res. Ess. email: boxoffice@stageonetheatre.com. Tel: 99967737 (Preview Matinee from 3pm - 3 Dec). Performances - 5 - 9 Dec.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT with IVELINA ROUSSEVA & TINA CHESTER - from 3pm at Technopolis 20, 1 Nikolaou, Nikolaidi 18, 8010 Pafos. Ivelina Rousseva (piano), Tina Chester (soprano). A delightful recital of well loved classics and classical and modern Christmas songs. Refreshments available plus after concert seasonal celebhration with ome made mince pies and Gluhwein.Entrance: 14 euro including refreshments. Reservations: Email: andrewoliver9@ yahoo.com, www.technopolis20.com, Tel: 70002420. - 4 Dec.

CHRISTMAS PARTY KDHA - at Leptos Kamares Clubhouse, Tala, Paphos. Entertainment by DJ Marcos. Bar opens 6pm, Christmas Buffet at 7pm. 20 euro pp, children under 12 years 10 euro. Tinsel and turkey, mistletoe and holly, come to the Christmas Party and let’s all be Jolly. Tel: Reception - 26880576 - 13 Dec

WEDNESDAYS: CHRISTMAS FAYRE - ANGLICAN CHURCH OF PAPHOS from 11.30 am to 15.30 pm at Monte Lisa Hall, Mesogi Ave, 8280 Paphos(Paphos to Polis Road). Christmas songs & more with The Paphos Zingers - Please see their facebook paqe and the Police Band. 1 euro entry. Grand Raffle. All profits to charities. Tel: 96098773 - 6 Dec

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH with GEORGE - from 1 pm at The Colosseum Restaurant, 101 Danaes Ave, Kato Paphos. With live festive music from George from 2pm. Delicious buffet for 25 euro pp. Res. Ess, Tel: 26962415 - venue. www.colosseumristorante.com - 25 Dec

A CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS with MELISSA & DRU - from 7pm at Sunflower Deli, Cafe, Bistro, 113 Chlorakas Ave (St George’s Hill Traffic Lights on Tomb of the Kings), Chlorakas, Paphos. The stunning vocals of Melissa and Dru. With a Caribbean Buffet. 20 euro pp. Soul, Motown and a little bit of Reggae. Res Ess. Call Sunflower ahove or Melissa - 99581664 - 13 Dec N.B: Also at Sunflower Deli:

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH with KYP - at Basilica Holiday Resort, Kato Paphos (off Tomb of the Kings Road). A wonderful performance of melodic guitar and song with Kyp From London Town. Res. Ess. www.basilicaresort.com, email: reservations@ leptoscalypso.com. Tel: venue - 26938487 - 25 Dec

CHRISTMAS BRUNCHES with TINA CHESTER - MINI CHRISTMAS SHOW - from 12 noon - 4pm with beautiful Soprano vocals (show from 2 - 2.30pm). 19.50 euro pp. Please see venue’s facebook page for menu options. Res. Ess. Tel: Venue 26220278 - 6/13 Dec

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH with ANDREA MORRELLI - at King Solomon Restaurant, Coral Bay Road, Coral Bay. Christmas with Dean Martin and Friends with Andrea’s talented vocals. Cold & hot starters, mains and desserts. 35 euro pp. Doors open 12.30pm and buffet from 1.30pm. Ticket outlets are Carmines in Pegeia and King Solomon. www.morrellievents.com. Tel: 95586891 - 25 Dec

CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY with BLUE JAR - from 7pm at Droushia Heights Hotel, Droushia, Paphos. Duo playing violin & guitar with vocals, ‘fiddling the favs’ and ‘swinging the standards’ with a great repertoire of songs. Sumptuous 4 course buffet. 20 euro pp. www.droushiaheightshotel.com. Tel: venue - 26332200. - 6 Dec

PAPHOS ZINGERS - CHOIR are looking for anyone interested in having a good sing for fun and enjoyment - any age. Meeting from 6.30 pm at Marathounda. All are welcome to stay after rehearsal for a social drink. The main aim is to enjoy singing and raise money for local charities at the same time. Tel: 99370103 Karen for more information. TUESDAYS: B#HARP (BSHARP) - 3.30 - 5pm at the Anglican Church, Stephanie Hill in Tala. All new female contemporary singing group in Paphos. If you love singing, have a good musical ear, lots of passion and want to have some fun, why not come along and join this new group. Covering a wide range of musical styles, with amazing harmonies and dynamics, led by Musical Director Melanie (VIDLA, BA hons Music). Why not raise your voice with BSharp!!!. 15 euro pp per month. Please see facebook page. Tel: Melanie - 96552901 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - STAGE ONE THEATRE GROUP -

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WONDERLAND PARTY with SIMONE SWIFT - at The Colosseum Restaurant - from 8.30 pm - 101 Danaes Ave, Kato Paphos. Simone is a very popular DJ with her own show on Paphos 98.5 Rock FM. She is also brilliant vocalist and entertainer who will have you up and dancing to her fab repertoire. Delicious menu options. Tel: 26962415 - venue. www.colosseumristorante.com - 20 Dec THURSDAYS: BLUES BROTHERS PARTY with ANDI HOBBS & BEN MILLS - from 8.30pm at The Colosseum Restaurant 101 Danaes Ave, Kato Paphos. A great show with these two talented performers with all of your fav Blues Brothers’ songs. Delicious menu options. Tel: 26962415 - venue. www.colosseumristorante.com - 7 Dec CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA with B#HARP CHOIR - from 2 - 4pm at Elea Estates Golf Club, 1 Eleon Ave, 8310 Geriskipou, Paphos. With lovely sounds from this Paphos based choir led by Melanie Ballard. Sumptuous Afternoon tea with a gorgeous range of food served in the library - savouries, pastries, sandwiches and those

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LIVE MUSIC IN PAPHOS - www.nitbats.com December 2017 ickle cakes and scones! 12 euro pp or 15 euro with a glass of bubbly. Email: dining@eleaestate.com. Tel: 26202110. - 7 Dec N.B. also with Island Blend Chorus - 14 Dec. CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE - PAWS DOG SHELTER from 7pm at Alexander the Great Hotel, Pafos Seafront. The event celebrates not only Christmas, but the 10th anniversary of their Acheleia shelter. Full international buffet, including local drinks package [soft drinks, juices, beers, red and white wine and water] 45 euro pp. Entertainment by Steve Welsh. Tickets available from PAWS Dog Shelter, PAWS Charity shop or call Sue on 99 320631 or Jen on 99 921763 - 7 Dec RUSSIAN FIREWORKS - from 7pm at Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre, 1 Nikolaou, 18 Nikolaidi 8010 Paphos. A concert dedicated to Sergei Rachmaninoff - 75 years from his death. Programme includes famous works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, fragments from the ballet the Nutcracker by Piotr Tchaikovsky based on the Crhistmas tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by German author ETA Hoffman and other works. Manolis Neophytou - piano, Sorin Alexandrou Horlea - violin. www.technopolis20.com. Tel: venue 70002420. - 28 Dec FOLK NIGHT - from 8 - 11pm at Phoenix Social Club, Kato Paphos. With Paphos Folk Club. 2 euro fee for non members. Unplugged! 1st Thurs each month. Tel; Phil - 99908241 Club 26273076 - 7 Dec, 4 Jan 18 SKA MAN - from 8.30pm at the Frog & Toad Pub, Coral Bay. Tel: 26343876 - venue - 21 Dec FRIDAYS: TEODORO De CASTILLO - at SA Buneri Mediterranean Taverna, Simou, 8812 Paphos. Classically trained tenor Teodoro is presented in concert. Please see his website teodorodecastillo.webs.com to see samples of his wide repertoire. Dinner from 7.30pm and show from 9pm. 20 euro pp inc. meal. Tel: 99038689 - 8 Dec CAROLS FOR CHRISTMS with THE ORPHEAN SINGERS - from 7.30pm at Stage One Theatre, Emba. Tickets 12 euro pp. Tickets available from Visteria Kiosk, Tala or choir members. Profits going to the Friends Hospice and the Margaritas Liassidou Home. The Orphean Singers are ready to welcome the Christmas Season with their annual concert of carols. Featuring all the much-loved traditional carols which the audience will be encouraged to join in, the programme also includes some different numbers that may be new to the audience. The ‘Sans Day Carol’, ‘A Somerset Carol’, and ‘Tomorrow will be my dancing day’ being amongst them, plus John Rutter’s ‘Shepherds Pipe Carol’ and ‘A Babe is Born’ by William Mathias.. The Orphean Singers have performed their Christmas Concerts for nearly twenty-four years. Conducted by Yiannis Hadjiloizou and accompanied by Nadia Iotova. Hotline 97755684 - 15 Dec TINA CHESTER - from 7pm at Rimini Ristorante I6taliano, Blue Horizon, 6 Danaes Street, 8042 Kato Paphos. With her incredible Soprano voice singing Popular Classical to Classical Pop. Dine from the menu. Concert from 8.30pm. Res. Ess. Tel: venue - 26964117 - 1 Dec CHRISTMAS BELLES CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA with JO ALLSOP & SARAH JANE HULLY - from 6pm at The Green Olive Restaurant, Join the girls in their Santa’s Grotto singing a wide variety of Christmas hits and hits from the last 6 decades. Glass of fizz and canapes from 6 pm. 4 course buffet (with carvery) from 7pm. 25 euro pp. Tel: 97787938/97639817 - 8 Dec CHRISTMAS BRUNCH PARTY - from 12 noon - 4pm at Sunflower Bistro Live Entetainment Venue, 113 Chlorakas Ave, 8220

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Chlorakas (by St George’s Traffic Lights). With the beautiful Soprano voice of Tina performing her Christmas show from 2 - 2.30pm. 3 coursed Brunch menu plus welcome glass of Prosecco. 19.50 euro pp. Tel: venue - 26220278 - 1 Dec CHRISTMAS FAIR HOSPICE Archangel Michael Hospice, Ayias Marina 1, Mesa Chorio, Paphos. from 10 am - 12 noon. - The Archangel Michael Hospice Volunteers Christmas Fair will take place at the Hospice. Entrance 4 euro pp includes cup of tea or coffee. Performance by Island Blend Chorus. Craft stalls, mince pies and mulled wine. All proceeds to the Hospice. Tel: 99494140 - 15 Dec CHRISTMAS SONGS & MORE with THE PAPHOS ZINGERS - from 5.30 pm at Tala Square, Paphos. All proceeds to Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group Please see their facebook paqe. Tel: 96098773 - 15 Dec CLASSICAL CONCERT FOR PIANO AND CELLO - from 8pm at Technopolis 20, 1 Nikolaou, 18 Nikolaidi, 8010 Pafos. With Classical Pianist Tatiana Stupak and Cellist Robert Grod. Programme includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Kodaly, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Limassol composer David Pentecost. 10 euro pp. www.technopolis20.com. Tel: v4enue 70002420 - 8 Dec MS DEBONAIR - CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA - from 7.30pm at Rileys Fish & Chip Restaurant, Tomb of the Kings Road, 62 - 63 Diamond Complex (next to Lidles), Chlorakas, Paphos. A wonderful Drag Show with lots of costume changes and glamour lasting 2 hours. Two course meal and glass of Christmas bubbly for 15 euro pp. Res Ess. Tel: venue - 96904473 - 22 Dec DIVA’S NIGHT with MELISSA WILLIAMS & KAELA SANTOSH - from 7pm at Anesi Restaurant, 118 Agiou Georgiou Ave, 8560 Pegeia, Paphos. With the stunning vocals of both these glamorous ladies, a great night of entertainment, get your dancing shoes on! Great food - 3 course buffett 21 euro pp. Res. Ess. Tel: venue - 99313050 - 1 Dec KENDALL CONCERTS FOR 2017: World Class Tribute Acts, direct from the UK. ‘Great acts, brilliant people, phenominal vibes’. www.kendallevents.com, email: Karen@kendallevents.com. Tel: hotline - 96818066. All tickets available from this number. Little Eagles (Eagles Tribute duo from the UK). Start your Christmas celebrations with an amazing duo tribute to the Eagles by ‘Little Eagle’. Two guys and their guitars singing all the hits of the Eagles. These guys are good, flown in direct from the UK! Limited seats for all venues, so recommended to book well ahead. 15 Dec - King Solomon Restaurant, Coral Bay. 25 euro inc. 3 course hot buffet. Tickets from King Solomon’s, Carmine’s Cards & Gifts in Pegeia. Doors 6pm, Show from 8pm 16 Dec - Acropolis Restaurant, Trimithousa. 25 euro inc. hot buffet. Tickets from Restaurant, SOS Computers in Chlorakas. Doors open 6pm, show from 8pm.. 17 Dec - Platea Taverna, Pissouri Sq. 14 euro tickets (food available on the night for 10 euro). Tickets from restaurant. Doors open 6pm, show from 8pm 18 Dec - Vatouthkia Restaurant nr Tala. 25 euro pp inc. hot buffet. Tickets from Restaurant, SOS computers in Chlorakas, Carmines Cards & Gifts in Pegeia. Doors 6 pm show at 8pm.

LIVE MUSIC IN PAPHOS - www.nitbats.com December 2017 19 Dec - Terra-e-Mare, Limassol. 14 euro ticket. buffet available for 10 euro pp. ELVIS CHRISTMAS SHOW with MARIO KOMBOU at The Colosseum Restaurant - from 8.30 pm - 101 Danaes Ave, Kato Paphos. Delicious menu options. Res Ess. Tel: 26962415 - venue. www.colosseumristorante.com:. Three hours of Rock n Roll favs such as Ready Teddy, Hound Dog, Devil in Disguise Return to Sender, All Shook Up plus popular Festive songs. So put on your blue suede shoes and join for a night of fun. 3 course dinner. 20 euro pp. 15/ 16/17 Dec. PRE-CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT with DOMINIC HOLMES - from 7.30pm at The Farmyard Restaurant, 8573 Kathikas, Paphos. Fab. guitarist/vocalist, ‘One Man Show’. All your festive favs n more. Chinese buffet night. Excellent dance floor. Reserve tickets ahead with 10 euro deposit. Tel: 70009696: CHRIS KING & THE FIREBIRDS from 8.30pm at the Frog & Toad Pub, Coral Bay. 4 piece band with brilliant Rock n Roll show Tel: 26343876 – venue – 22 Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with KYP - at Basilica Holiday Resort, Kato Paphos (off Tomb of the Kings Road). A wonderful performance of melodic guitar and song with Kyp From London Town. Res. Ess. www.basilicaresort.com, email: reservations@ leptoscalypso.com. Tel: venue - 26938487 - 29 Dec

at The Coral Beach Hotel, Coral Bay, Paphos. Please see their facebook paqe. Tel: 96098773 - 23 Dec CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER STRAY HAVEN DOG RESCUE with KIM YOUNG & B#HARP CHOIR - at Anavargos Grill House, Anavargos, Paphos. With great vocals from Kim and the Choir led by talented Melanie Ballard. Meze dinner. Raffle and Auction. Fancy dress optional with 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes. 18 euro pp. Res Ess. Tel: 96232855/97856289 - 2 Dec CHRISTMAS PARTY with ANDI & MELISSA HOBBS - from 9pm at the Queen Vic Pub, off Tomb of the Kings Road, Kato Paphos. Come and join them for a sing-along and a night full of Festive Fun with this amazing Father and Daughter act singing all your favs, plus fun games! Tel: venue - 96468274 - 16 Dec AIMEE FLACK - CHRISTMAS PARTY AT APHRODITE’S ROCK BREWERY - off the Paphos to Polis Road, Tsada, Paphos. Aimee’s great vocals will soon have you in the festive mood! Decorated tables inc. Xmas crackers. 2 course Christmas meal. 15 euro pp. Food from 7pm and show from 7.30pm. Limited tickets and res ess. Tel: 26101446/901 - 9 Dec

WINE & DINE & MUSIC AT MINTHIS HILLS - from 8 pm, Tsada Golf Clubhouse. Meal 27 euro pp. Guest welcome who only want drinks. Tel: 26842222. Music on various weeks, please check with venue.

LIVE MUSIC at The Colosseum Restaurant - from 8.30 pm - 101 Danaes Ave, Kato Paphos. Delicious menu options. Tel: 26962415 venue. www.colosseumristorante.com:

SATURDAYS: A MAGICAL JAZZ CHRISTMAS CONCERT with SAXOPHONE AND PIANO - from 8pm at Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre, 1 Nikolaou,l 18 Nikolaidi, 8010 Pafos. With George Krasidis - saxophonist and Giorgos Morphitis - pianist. Enjoy the creativity of the two jazz asters in a spiritual and soulful Christmas delight. 10 euro pp. Res. Ess. wwwtechnopolis20.com. Tel: venue - 70002420 - 23 Dec

9 Dec - CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT with Dru Chapman singing Motown, Soul & Party Favs. Also 23/30 Dec

TEODORO DeCASTILLO - SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT - from 8pm at Tsada Youth Hall, Tsada Village, Paphos. The wonderful vocals of this classically trained Tenor sing from musical stage, classical, cross over opera and more. 10 euro pp. Tel: Dorothy - 99380182 - 2 Dec

9/23 Dec - Saffire Band, 3 piece guitars/drums/vocals, Rock, Soul, Blues. Excellent show!

DRU CHAPMAN - TALA CAT PARK MONASTERY FUNDRAISER - PAN ASIAN BUFFET NIGHT - from 7.30 pm at The Square Bistro, Tala Square, Paphos. An evening of Soul & Motown with the fab vocals of Dru. 15 euro pp. Please see their facebook page for menu options. Res. Ess. Tel: Barry - 99392068. - 2 Dec. CHRISTMAS BRUNCH PARTY & MINI CHRISTMAS SHOW - from 12 noon - 4 pm at Sunflower Deli, Cafe, Bistro, 113 Chlorakas Ave (St George’s Hill Traffic Lights on Tomb of the Kings), Chlorakas, Paphos. Show from 1 - 2.30pm. 19.50 euro pp. Please see facebook page for menu choices. Res. Ess. Tel: 26220278 - venue: 9 Dec - Jo Allsop entertains with great vocals 16 Dec - Melissa Williams sings with her amazing voice CHRISTMAS PARTY with MID-LIFE CRISIS - from 2pm 5pm at Searays Cafe Bar, Lara St., (Road to Akamas), 8560 Pegeia, Paphos. Great 5 piece band plays Rock, Pop and more. Tel: 99617415 - venue - 16 Dec CHRISTMAS SONGS with THE PAPHOS ZINGERS - from 6pm

2 Dec - Melissa Williams with stunning vocals, Disco, Jazz, Soul

LIVE MUSIC - from 9 pm - midnight at O’Neil’s Bar & Grill, Tomb of the Kings, Kato Paphos. Tel: 26935888 - venue. Acts vary but always a great band performing: 2 Dec - Davey Woodford, brilliant guitarist/vocalist plays a great range of music

16 Dec - Paphos 98.5 Rock FM Christmas Party. Great DJs/gifts and great party night, don’t miss! 30 Dec - Decoys band 4 Piece Rock Band play excellent selection also of Pop and charts. With vocals, bass, rhythm, lead guitar, piano & drums. WHITE CHRISTMAS BALL - from 7pm at Elea Estate Golf Club, 1 Eleon Ave, 8210 Geriskipou, Paphos. With White Mouse Duo, keyboards/vocals with amazing sounds and repertoire. 4 course set menu inc. welcome drink. 40 euro pp. Dress code: Black Tie. A wonderful evening of dining and entertainment. www.eleaestate. Tel: venue - 26202003 - 9 Dec SUNDAYS: CHRISTMAS ART MARKET - from 10 am - 5pm at Technopolis20 Cultural Centre, 1 Nikolaou, 18 Nikolaidi, 8010 Pafos. Cartoons/carols workshop from 11.30pm. Create your own Christmas Ornaments from 3.30pm. Plus ceramic figures, woolen creations, scarves, jewellery, handmade soaps, candies, homemade products and more. www.technopolis20.com. Tel: venue - 70002420 - 3 Dec. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - from 10 am - 4pm at Elea Estates Golf Clubhouse, 1 Eleon Ave, 8310 Geriskipou, Papahos. Full grapevine | your local community meeting place | december 2017 issue

LIVE MUSIC IN PAPHOS - www.nitbats.com December 2017 entertainment programme, featuring Jason Collins fab DJ from Paphos 98.5 Rock FM playing the day’s best mix, Paphos Zingers, B# Choir, Melissa Williams, Lady & the Tramps (5 piece band) and Santa Claus! Over 50 stalls offering handmade and imported gifts, arts & crafts, beauty products, jewellery, clothing, oils, cakes, soaps and gifts for everyone. Festive Fayre on offer and a great day out for all the family. Charity Raffle. Email: mail@in-any-event.biz or tel: 99387311 - Anita. - 3 Dec CHRISTMAS EVE LUNCH with KYP - at Basilica Holiday Resort, Kato Paphos (off Tomb of the Kings Road). A wonderful performance of melodic guitar and song with Kyp From London Town. Res. Ess. www.basilicaresort.com, email: reservations@ leptoscalypso.com. Tel: venue - 26938487 - 24 Dec CHRISTMAS EVE with THE PAPHOS ZINGERS CHRISTMAS SONGS - Please see their facebook paqe. Come along and get in the Festive mood. All proceeds to Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group - 24 Dec: Tel: 96098773 3.30 pm - Athena Royal Beach Hotel) 6 pm - Annabelle Hotel ) All on Paphos Seafront 7.30pm - Almyra Hotel ) CHRISTMAS SONGS & MORE with THE PAPHOS ZINGERS - from 1.30 pm at Gabriel’s Taverna, Kouklia, Paphos. All proceeds to Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group Please see their facebook paqe. Tel: 96098773 - 17 Dec. CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY - with GAYNOR & DANNY FUNDRAISER FOR ST MICHAEL’S HOSPICE GARDEN OF MEMORIES FUND - from 8.30pm til late at the Fountain of Gerolakkis. Great festive vocals and more. Traditional Christmas Meze. 23 euro pp. Res. Ess. Tel: 99330781. - 24 Dec MID-LIFE CRISIS - from 9 pm - midnight at O’Neil’s Bar & Grill, Tomb of the Kings, Kato Paphos. Fab. 5 piece band with guitar, bass, drums, vocals playing Rock, Pop with huge energy and repertoire. Go dance your socks off!! Tel: 26935888 - venue. - 24 Dec

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY from 9 pm midnight at O’Neil’s Bar & Grill, Tomb of the Kings, Kato Paphos. With your fav DJ’s on the decks. Tel: 26935888 - 31 Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with SARAH JANE HULLY - from 7pm at The Railway Inn, St George’s Hill, Chlorakas, Paphos. With the great vocals of Sarah singing from 8.30pm. Hot & cold buffet. 15 euro pp. Res Ess. Tel: venue - 26272855 - 31 Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with ANDREA MORRELLI & DOMINIK D - at King Solomon Restaurant, Coral Bay Road, Coral Bay. Great vocal entertainment singing hits from 50’s - 80’s and New Year’s Disco till late. Cold & hot starters, mains. 37.50 euro pp. Doors open 7.30pm, buffet from 8pm and show from 9.15pm. Ticket outlets are Carmines in Pegeia and King Solomon. www. morrellievents.com. Tel: 95586891 - 31 Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with SHANNON & DINO - at The First & Last Bar & Grill, Bar St, Kato Paphos. Singing all your fav. hits. Hot buffet from 8.30pm. Tel: venue - 96392720 - 31 Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with SIMONE SWIFT - from 7.30pm at The Farmyard Restaurant, 8573 Kathikas, Paphos. Simone is a top DJ at Paphos 98.5 Rock FM with her own show and also a brilliant singer and entertainer who will have you up and dancing. Excellent dance floor. Chinese A La Carte dinner menu. Reserve tickets ahead with 10 euro deposit. Tel: 70009696 - 31 Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with WHITE MOUSE DUO - at The Colosseum Restaurant - from 8.30 pm - 101 Danaes Ave, Kato Paphos. Performing hits from the 50’s to present from 9.30pm. Chef Nicos will prepare a glamorous menu for the evening from 8pm. for 28 euro pp. Res. Ess, Tel: 26962415 - venue. www. colosseumristorante.com - 31 Dec

KCINEPLEX - Nicosia, Larnaca and Paphos (Paphos Mall), Leoforos Tafi Vasileon 2, Tel: 77778383. www.kcineplex.com/en/ cine-events: 17 Dec - THE NUTCRACKER from 7pm. Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich, Libretto: Yuri Grigorovich (after E.T.A. Hoffmann and Marius Petipa). Cast: Denis Rodkin (the Nutcracker Prince), Anna Nikulina (Marie), Andrei Merkuriev (Drosselmeyer), Vitaly Biktimirov (the Mouse King), and the Bolshoi Corps de Ballet. Running time: 2:15 As the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, Marie’s wooden nutcracker doll comes to life and transforms into a prince! Soon joined by her other toys that have also come to life, Marie and her prince embark on a dreamy unforgettable adventure. A holiday tradition for the whole family, The Nutcracker sweeps the Bolshoi stage for two hours of enchantment and magic. Along with Tchaikovsky’s cherished score and and some of the Bolshoi’s greatest artists, The Nutcracker remains a treasure not to be missed CHRIS KING & THE FIREBIRDS - at Elea Estates Golf Club, 1 Eleon Ave, Geriskipou, Paphos. This wonderful band bring live Rock n Roll to the 21st century. BBQ meal from 2pm, show from 3.30pm. 30 euro pp. Res. Ess. Tel: 26202033- venue/Roger - 97669523 - 10 Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY - AIMEE FLACK - from 8pm at the Queen Vic Pub, off Tomb of the Kings Road, Kato Paphos. All set for the New Year’s Eve Party of a Lifetime with great vocals from Aimee. A luxurious buffet and Open Bar for the night. 35 euro pp. Res. Ess. Tel: venue - 96468274 - 31 Dec

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Programme For Paphos2017 European Capital Of Culture Events,. Please see www.pafos2017.). Tel: 26932017: 15 Dec from 8.30pm at The Markideion Theatre, near bus station, Market area, Paphos. Pagkosmion Asma (Universal song). The European Capital of Culture Pafos2017 will close its curtains with a significant theatrical production on a work by the former Mayor of Pafos, Christodoulos Galatopoulos. Pagkosmion Asma is produced by the Cyprus University Theatrical Workshop (THEPAK). By honouring Galatopoulos and his social, political as well as poetic achievements, Pafos2017 wishes to bring forth the spiritual activity of the city in the first half of the 20th century. This particular work has been selected as Galatopoulos’ most ambitious venture, one that successfully indicates the island’s contribution to modern Greek literature. Dramaturgy: Michalis Pieris, Stamatia Laoumtzi. Music: Christos Pittas. Set and costume design: Stavros Antonopoulos. Tickets 10 euro pp - link to purchase tickets http://www.pafos2017. eu/event/pagkosmion-asma-universal-song/?lang=en

The Zingers: “Twelve dates to Christmas” After our concert at Droushia Heights Hotel, we were proud to hand over a cheque to Cancer Patients Support Group for €2,000. It was a fun packed night with dancing and lots of merriment. Our audience were certainly the stars that night. No time for resting though, we Zingers are a busy lot and as December is our busiest month of the year, we are already ‘head on’ into our Christmas rehearsals. As it says in the song “Twelve Days of Christmas”, we have no fewer than 12 “dates” of Christmas with a packed few weeks ahead of us. Listed below are the dates for our festive schedule. For more information, you can connect to our Facebook page, surf our Web on www.paphoszingers.com or call 99370103. 1. Kamares Christmas Fair - 18th November 1.30pm 2. Samaritan’s Fair - 25th November 10.00am at Angelika’s Tavern Chloraka 3. Elea Fair - 3rd December 1.30pm 4. Anglican Church Christmas Fair - 6th December 2.15pm at the Monte Lisa on Polis Road 5. Paphos Airport (date to be confirmed, possibly 14th December) 6. Tala Square - 15th December Time tbc 7. Hearts of Gold 16th December 11.00am (invitation only). 8. Gabriels Taverna Kouklia - 17th December 1.30pm. Book your table direct with Gabriel on 99633745 (don’t hesitate, last year he was fully booked the week before) 9. Coral Beach Hotel - 23rd December 6.00pm 10. Athena Royal - 24th December 3.30pm 11. Annabelle Hotel - 24th December 6.00pm 12. Almyra Hotel - 24th December 7.30pm Christmas Day…we rest. So, please feel free to come along and join in, we want to spread as much festive cheer as possible, in doing this we are supporting our charity Cancer Patient Support Group. Please note there is no charge for entry to any of these events. So kick start your festive season with the Paphos Zingers while raising much needed funds for our wonderful charity. It’s a win win situation. That’s leaves us to say a big big thank you to everyone who has supported us in 2017, from our wonderful lively audiences to our sponsors, local companies donating raffle prizes and everyone who has helped with transporting our equipment and given donations. All the local publications and radio for giving us space and air time. So many to mention.

Classifieds [ PROPERTY FOR SALE ] Koilli - 4-bed Bungalow with pool. Private & secluded with amazing views. Excellent location, just 3 minutes drive to village centre, 10 minutes to Paphos & golf courses. €274,995 Tel: 99420873 [ PROPERTY FOR RENT ] Pano Akourdalia - 4-bed House, fully furnished, air conditioning/ heating, swimming pool, double garage, large garden. €1300 per month Tel: Maria 99441885 [ ARTICLES WANTED ] Children’s play equipment for garden. Slide, house etc. Photos to tedmoult@btconnect.com Cyprus Samaritans - donate your unwanted goods to Cyprus Samaritans, we can collect, house clearances free of charge, furniture, white goods, bric a brac etc. Limassol & Paphos areas only. Call Richard on 99151910

We wish you a healthy and happy 2018. Love from the Paphos Zingers x x

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Turkish Provocation and Cyprus by Andreas C Chrysafis

Elections: Blank-White Votes Andreas C Chrysafis Athenian democracy where theoretically the majority governs all equals and unequal alike has been flawed from the very beginning. Instead, it has encouraged corruption and nepotism deep inside the echelons of power at the cost to the state and the people. The noble principle of democracy is not to be blamed for that, but fault rests with human deviousness and manipulation. Political corruption has existed since the ancient times but it flourished with the formation of the multi-party UK parliamentary system in the 19th century with the Whigs and Tories being at each other’s throat for votes. The notion “rule of the majority” was quickly seized by a plutocracy recognizing its enormous potential to gain power in an area where groups of citizens including a large portion of the population were marginalized from the political process. In the city-state of Athens, non-Athenians and women, slaves and other people living there were excluded from the decision-making procedure and were prohibited from casting a vote but could express their freedom of speech in open spaces called Agora. Short of rebellion, citizens accepted the decisions (tyrannical or not) decreed by a minority class of the Athenian nobility as elected representatives of Ekklesia (Assembly). It did not stop Thucydides at the time stating that: “All political parties claim to have the good of the community at heart, while in fact they all aim at political control and in the struggle for ascendancy, indulge in the worst excesses.” Profound words indeed, which should be a good reminder when dealing with the politicians of our times and political parties! Today, a vast sector of the population is also marginalized and deprived of the freedom of expression at the ballot box. Millions of voters feel betrayed and yet as active citizens are confronted with a dilemma: should they vote for partycandidates they don’t trust or should they simply abstain? The other option (god forbid) is to go out and cast a vote “none of the above”. Abstention from voting is not the answer because it increases the proportion of the votes for the most popular candidate. But compelled to vote for questionable parties and politicians, morally and ethically is not the answer either! In fact it’s an insult to one’s own intelligence! Still, to go out and vote or not to vote, becomes a personal question knowing in the end, ¬come rain or snow, someone will get elected. For some, it’s the devil you know and the devil you don’t!

There is an argument that casting a blank-white vote is a lost vote! Under modern democracies that argument has validity and unless legitimized, blank-white votes will simply remain ineffective protest votes that cannot influence the outcome of elections.

Under the existing balloting system a blank-white vote or none of the above does not count and has no impact on the outcome of elections. Although counted and noted as part of the official results, those votes are “invalid” and are discarded onto the rubbish heap!

Governments propagate the idea that it’s one’s “civic duty” to go out and vote irrespective of whether candidates are worthy or not. After all, that’s what democracy is all about – it demands a winner at any cost! But that’s where the problem lies; vast numbers of the electorate have lost confidence in a system that forgets the very reasons they were elected in the first place!

A spate of spoilt votes however (a vote for nobody) could really start to worry the political establishment. If recognized, they could transform the entire political structure forever! The parties absolutely resist such radical changes – the way they resist lowering the voting age – in case their power-sharing relationship gets destabilized. It’s preferable to live in the farce of venerating the merits of flawed-democracy than to restore its credibility.

Viewed as a pinnacle of living a life in freedom, true democracy is a concept which people will never be able to fully comprehend, for it is ever evolving! A bastion of freedom and liberty, direct democracy was born out of critical self-disciplined thinking aimed at reasoning at the highest level in a fair-minded society; a society that has miles and miles to cross before becoming fair! Modern politics hardly represents the ideal concept of democracy and the “one-party system” now exists camouflaged in many shades of grey without clarity. Because of that ambiguity, citizens’ apathy is on the rise and many resent engaging in the political arena. Apathy however is not due to laziness or ignorance but due to bad politics and questionable behaviour of a political oligarchy protected by political immunity. Experience suggests that a person is as good as his/her word but unfortunately cabals of politicians have developed a reputation of not to be trusted; their word and promises have become meaningless or even a joke! This phenomenon has seen a massive growth and it’s not unique to one country, but has become a global problem that stems from inside the bowels of power, privilege and fame! Citizens often find themselves turning their backs on the status quo and many choose to vote for either an extreme nationalistic party; exercise the right to abstain; or, simply turn up at the polls and cast a blank-white vote! Hence the low attendance at the voting booths! Electoral statistics indicate a worrisome trend. Voter turn out at EU Elections in 2014 struggled to reach 42.54% and a dramatic decline from 62% in the 1979 elections. Source: TNS/Scytl via European Parliament. This shows that a small minority of the political elite actually governs the EU under a pseudo-democratic arrangement. What is most revealing there is a trend that people switch to blank-white vote as a way of protest and rejection of bad politics! According to a recent poll in France at the 2017 elections, 40% of the French voters said they would cast a blank vote if it were recognized under French law. The same can be applied across all EU member states. Under those revelations it’s obvious that democracy indisputably suffers and is no longer representative “of the people, by the people and for the people”. That concept has always been a myth!

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Blank-white votes acting as People’s Veto or No-confidence can actually restore democracy’s credibility and serve as a catalyst to attract better candidates rather than political opportunists. Like in a referendum, such votes supply the best if not the only possible check upon ill-conceived practices of “rule of the minority”. The growing number of protest votes would ultimately compel the Electoral Commission to reappraise the question of blank-white ballots and review its role in a representative democracy. If a majority of blank-white votes of Noconfidence surpasses the benchmark of 50%, then the Electoral Commission could and should declare elections null and void by the sheer volume of protest votes counted. Such results would then justify calls for new elections to allow citizens to select candidates anew bypassing the hierarchy and political party nominations! Theoretically, this is all fine and good but unless the Electoral Commission – an independent body that regulates and sets standards for well-run elections – officially recognizes blankwhite votes in line with the rest of the ballots they will continue to remain constitutionally invalid! Therefore, it is the Commission’s role to legitimize blank-white votes as an integral part of the electoral process; a process that desperately needs to be revised! In democracies across the world, it is often necessary to hold second and third rounds of voting before a winner is declared. This shows how farcical “rule by the majority” has become. No winner is elected by a majority but through a progressive selection of deals, plotting and counter plotting for votes under fierce negotiations and horse-trading held behind closed doors bartering people’s votes without their consent. That’s how low democracy has been reduced to: “rule of the minority”! Blank-white votes if introduced into the statute books can in fact be viewed as sentinels of direct democracy and thereby have a critical role to play in society at large. Andreas C Chrysafis Author – Writer - Artist www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisAuthor www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisArtGallery

Reducing Potential UK Inheritance Tax by Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

In the UK, taxes on income and gains, which are based on residency, may be mitigated by moving abroad. Inheritance tax, however, is based on domicile and careful planning is required in order to reduce any liability. In the UK, transfers between spouses and civil partners are exempt provided that they live permanently in the UK. Other UK Inheritance Tax allowances are: • The first £325,000 of assets is exempt; the remainder is taxed at 40%. • Gifts made more than seven years before death are excluded. • Annual Exemption: £3,000 p.a. (per donor) if not used in the previous tax year can be carried forward (one year only). • Small Gifts Exemption: If you give £250 or less to any one person in any one tax year, that gift can be ignored as can birthday and Christmas gifts out of normal income. • Marriage Exemptions: Certain allowances for giving money to somebody getting married. • Out of Income Normal Expenditure: If you have income that is above your current spending, then provided that both normal living expenditure and the gifts you make are within your income and the giving is regular or habitual, you can give away as much as you like. • Gifts to charities, for national/public benefit and to political parties are exempt. • Payment of living costs of under 18’s or elderly relatives. From 6th April 2017 individuals with direct descendants who have an estate (including a main residence) with total assets above the nilrate band of £325,000, will have an additional nil-rate band when a residence is passed on death to a direct descendant. This will be: £100,000 in 2017 to 2018 £125,000 in 2018 to 2019 £150,000 in 2019 to 2020 £175,000 in 2020 to 2021 It will then increase in line with Consumer Prices Index from 2021 to 2022 onwards. Any unused nil-rate band will be able to be transferred to a surviving spouse or civil partner. There will be a tapered withdrawal of the additional nil-rate band for estates with a net value of more than £2 million. This will be at a withdrawal rate of £1 for every £2 over this threshold. Gifts not included in the above exemptions may be included in your estate for IHT calculations: • Anything that has a value such as money, property, possessions. • A loss in value when something’s transferred, for example if you sell your house to your child for less than it is worth, the difference in value counts as a gift. Reducing your Estate by giving capital away; is for most people, the simplest solution to Inheritance Tax liabilities. When making a gift, there should be no reservation of benefit. For a gift to be valid it must be given away to the entire exclusion of the donor. The gift would then become a Potentially Exempt Transfer (PET) which after 7 years would be completely out of the donor (Settlor’s) estate. If death occurs before 7 years has expired the gift would be taxed as follows:

Less than 3 years

40%

3 - 4 years

32%

4 - 5 years

24%

5 - 6 years

16%

6 - 7 years

More than 7 years

Trusts can be useful for reducing IHT burdens: By gifting all or some of your assets into a trust, you may be able to reduce the amount of liability to the taxman. For example - a Discounted Gift Trust would allow for the Settlor to benefit from income from the trust assets whilst a portion of the trust assets would immediately fall out of the estate. You should seek professional advice and ensure that you fully understand the benefits you seek to achieve. In addition to the above there are a variety of other trusts available to assist with estate planning and with the recent introduction of the EU Succession rules the use of trusts may provide a solution. This article is not intended to be advice as each person’s situation is different. Professional advice should be taken to find the best course of action for your individual circumstances. Vivian Nagel, MCSI, Elgin Insurance Agents, sub-Agents and Advisors. Tel: +35799579149. Email: v.nagel@elgininsuranceltd.com Elgin Insurance Agents, Sub-Agents and Advisors is regulated by the Cyprus Insurance Companies Control Service (license number 21FOS) and is licensed as an insurance intermediary. It has passporting rights to various EU countries including the UK, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. grapevine | your local community meeting place | december 2017 issue

‘Sober October’ campaign raises over €5,000 St. Michael’s Hospice Charity (SMHC) is hugely pleased to announce that Debbie and Peter Morton of Peter Morton Removals (PMR) completed a very ‘dry’ October - joining thousands of others around the world to raise funds by abstaining from alcohol throughout the month to benefit their favourite local charity and that the moneys raised have been donated to the Charity and through them, part to Geoff Eccleston’s Garden of Memories project at the Archangel Michael Hospice (AMH).

From left to right: Debbie & Peter Morton, Andrew Lauder of SMHC, Geoff Eccleston Garden of memories originator and the Garden’s foreman of works Steve Wright In Debbie’s words, “We have donated €5,265 in total. Originally we decided to raise money for the pergola in the Garden with an aim of a sum in the region of €1,900.00. The final quote from Shadeports for the pergola then increased to €2,130.00 and we decided as a company to pay for this outright. The backing we received from supporters of the ‘Sober October’ initiative was so heart-warming we re-thought the original plan and now €1,500 from that money has been given to Andrew Lauder, Chairman of the St. Michael’s Hospice Charity (SMHC)and the remainder €1,635.00 is going to the Garden so the ramp can be completed.” “We are so grateful to everyone who sponsored us for the October effort and want them all to understand how much we appreciate the support and to know how wisely it is being spent.” The Garden of Memories appeal is still ongoing and though the Garden takes shape every day now with benches, planting and the like, money is still needed to complete it to make it the place of contemplation and tranquillity that has been Geoff’s idea from the beginning. St. Michael’s Hospice Charity (SMHC) is delighted that the project has come together so well and enhances the Hospice grounds in a truly amazing way. A brilliant view can be enjoyed from the balcony of the main floor! SMHC also have even more reason to thank Debbie and Peter Morton as PMR is also the major sponsor for the St. Michael’s Charity Golf Day at Eléa Estate Golf Club on 13th December. Find the recent pictures of the certificate presentation on the dedicated SMHC Facebook page and on the Website: www.stmichaels-hospicecharity.com.

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Maggie’s Beauty Tip It’s the prettiest time of the year – feminine lace, romantic chiffon, swishy pleats, decorative frills and feathers... partywear doesn’t get lovelier than this. It’s time to dress up! LITTLE MIX – the new partywear rule - dress down your dress-ups! Wear a dramatic, full skirt with a crisp white shirt or your favourite jumper and trainers. No longer do trainers have gym-only status – they’ve become a seriously fashionable buy. A LONG STORY – this season go full-on floor-grazing and fabulous! And the good news for those who struggle with skyscraper heels? The new way to wear pretty frocks is with ankle boots, brogues or flats. There’s a whole new meaning to comfort and joy! TAKE FLIGHT – keep a black suit from looking underwhelming by teaming with lookat-me decorative touches We’re loving feathers, the new fashion adornment for Christmas, or try big earrings and catwalk-worthy shoes, they will instantly skyrocket your office look to evening status. WRAP STAR – this festive season sees a return of all things unashamedly girlie. Top of our party wish list – a vintage looking stole that can be layered over tops, dresses, blazers and even jumpers.

MODERN ROMANCE – if you have great legs, make the most of them! But even if you don’t wear short hems, simply layer a dress over sleek trousers or skinny jeans for a modern, chic approach to cocktail dressing. Don’t forget party outfits need an equally fabulous coat and winter pastels keep things pretty and romantic. LIGHTEN UP – bored with trad black? Brighten the festive season with delicious sugary tones of peach, candyfloss and pistachio. Accessorise with a feather cape which will add personality to afterdark outfits while offering a layer of warmth to strappy shoulders. IT’S A CLASSIC – not sure what to wear to the party? We all need a failsafe dress to put on with statement lacy sleeves, sexy asymmetric hemline and a good price tag! A little black dress is for life, not just for Christmas! PRETTY IN PASTELS – a gleaming sequin-trim cardi neatly tucked into a swishy skirt is your less-is-more approach to eveningwear. Shoes adorned with feelgood feathers add a fun, fashion-forward edge. Maggie Wright Colour Me Beautiful Consultant 99318477 Special offer only €30 for a colour consultation (without the wallet of colours). Gift vouchers available for Christmas.

Club News

Sailing with PISC “I think that went off really well” said our RCS Bob Sheward. Everyone agreed. A most successful event. Bob was referring of course to our annual “Laying up Supper” where the Club says thank you to members who have made a significant contribution to the smooth running of the Club. No surprises in the Dinghy Racing Section; the winners have been recognised in earlier editions of this great Magazine. The names of the other award winners were kept secret until the day and there was total agreement that the prizes went to the right people. Not an easy task with over 260 members. Clearly all the winners work tirelessly often in the background, often un-recognised but without whom PISC could not function or progress. I must select two members from this worthy list for whom the expression “nobody is indispensable” is greatly challenged. Phil Mutton our Chief Sailing Instructor has lead and inspired his team to the point where we are recognised by CYSaF as an Accredited Sail Training Centre; established a Youth Sail Training Team; and has run courses for all sailors from level 1 - 3 competence right up to Senior Instructor qualifications. We are indebted to you Phil for your expertise and dedication. My next selection is Lawrence Mantz. He does not do a lot of dinghy sailing, but my word the Safety Boats and Beach Crew volunteers owe

much to his patient, encouraging training style which achieves such successful outcomes. The smooth running of these sections and the lack of entries in the “accident book” says it all. Thanks Lawrence. Full list of winners: Well done everyone. Aphrodite Trophy: Penny Hutton Ashkenny and Ann Farlow. Rookie Trophy: Barry Howarth. Off-Shore Trophy: Bob Vart. Training Trophy: Phil Mutton. Powerboat Trophy: Lawrence Mantz. Dinghy Trophy: David Brown. On-Shore Trophy: Jaqui Biggs. Commodore’s Shield: Chas Kimber. www.pisc.com.cy grapevine | your local community meeting place | december 2017 issue

Club News West Coast Runners Cyprus Our current Couch-to-5k programme is drawing to a successful conclusion with many members surprised and pleased that they have gone from struggling to run for a minute at a time to running non-stop for 30 minutes or more in just a matter of weeks. To mark their incredible achievement, we will be holding a grand finale 5km run on Saturday 2nd December with certificates and goodies for them! If you missed out this time around, we will have another C25K programme in the spring. However, if you are keen to start running you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to wait until then - just check out the New Runner Information page on our website at www.westcoastrunnerscyprus. org. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about getting lost or not keeping up - we will look after you! We enjoy many different types of events, such as the La Sportiva Papoutsa Peak Challenge which took place on 28th October at Agios Konstantinos. Angela and Christine ran this tough 14km mountain race for the third year in a row, despite high winds, rain, hail and mist - trail running is great fun! On 23rd-26th November, a team of West Coast Runners took part in the Cyprus International 4-Day Challenge and raising funds for two fantastic local charities, the Cancer Patients Support Group Paphos and the Archangel Michael Hospice.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner, if you want to run in a friendly, supportive group - join us at West Coast Runners! For more information, phone Catherine on 99931530 or John on 99967895, find us on Facebook or check our website. Happy running!

Paphos Classic Vehicle Club Paphos Classic Vehicle Club is a group of people who either own or appreciate classic vehicles 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 pm.

Drivers were asked to complete 3 sets of obstacle tests against the clock and were awarded trophies in both Classic and Modern classes. Classic class: 1st Robert, 2nd Don, 3rd Yorgos Modern class: 1st Richard, 2nd Stuart, 3rd Ronnie The Quickest lady: Sally. Thanks to all who were involved in making this an exciting and fun day out. Thanks also goes to Val and Alan for arranging the first of the winter season lunch runs which went from Kissonnerga beach to Moustakallis Restaurant in Polis. Once the calendar of events for 2018 is completed it will be available on the club website with monthly extracts appearing in these columns.

On the 22nd October, John held a special birthday celebration for his immaculate 1937 M.G S.A. A motor car called Sally Ann that had now reached 80 years old. We celebrated the day with a treasure hunt and a party with a custom made cake in the shape of a wheel and tyre. Congratulations to John and to Sally Ann. A week later the Club held a Driving Skills Event at a private car park at Geriskipou Beach.

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May I wish all members a Happy Christmas and a safe and Healthy New Year. Happy Motoring! For further information contact us on Email: pcvccyprus@gmail.com. Tel: 99046466 or view our Facebook page: PaphosClassicVehicleClub. Website: www.paphosclassicvehicle.com - for regular updates and details of events.

Club News Shogun Short Mat Bowling We start off this month with a sad farewell to two of our bowlers. Elaine & Roy Lloyd Roberts have left Cyprus and returned to the UK for family reasons. They have been long term residents in Cyprus for over 20 years so a big adjustment ahead for them. They will be sorely missed at Shogun Short Mat Bowling Club as they are both big personalities. We wish them all the best in the future and assure them of a warm welcome if ever they visit Cyprus in the future. It has been a busy period on the Shogun calendar with Ten’s matches and Charity days. Friday 27th October saw our first Ten’s match of the season against the club from Kiti (near Larnaca). Well, we had an enjoyable match but didn’t fare too well. We won two matches, drew one but lost five. Everyone tried their best so we will look for revenge when they visit us later on! The following day was the Mimosa Club’s Charity Day. This is always an eagerly anticipated event and this year was no exception. This is a round robin competition with players from all Cyprus clubs in integrated teams. The day started off with some inclement weather but soon picked up for an excellent day of bowling. Shogun had representatives in the semi finals with Danny McLaren, Derek Smith, Rob Taylor and Janette McLean making it through. Danny and Derek were eliminated at this stage but Rob and Janette made it to the final. They were on opposing sides and in the end Janette’s team ran out the victors after a very close fought match. Joining Janette in her team were Paul Jordan of Star Bowling Club, Jan Rigby of the Mimosa Club and Colin Lawrence of the Kama Bowling Club. Congratulations all round to everyone taking part. The day was rounded off with an evening meal, good company and some excellent entertainment. The following day saw our Ten’s Match against the Kama Club

(Protaras). Once again we had an enjoyable match despite the wind and rain! Beaten once more and this time, we only managed two drawn games with six losses. Nevertheless, well done to everyone for taking part. The Mimosa Club (or to give it its correct name: The Farmagusta and Paralimni Short Mat Bowling Club) celebrated their tenth anniversary. To mark this occasion they invited members of all the other Cyprus clubs to an evening meal followed by entertainment. Once again great fellowship and a great occasion. Congratulations to Mimosa and thanks to Kevin and his tireless helpers and also Linda and Eugene of the Mimosa Hotel for a memorable evening. The Shogun Charity Day took place on 18th November - more about that in the next issue. If you think you might be interested in Short Mat bowling why not give us a try? We meet three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 9.30am for a 9.45am start. We play at the Shogun Karate Club on the main road in the village of Emba. The members of Shogun Short Mat Bowling Club send thanks for your support and wish everyone at Grapevine a very Happy Christmas and a great New Year. For further information contact: Malcolm French Tel: 99077165 or Danny McLaren Tel: 97637824. Alternatively visit our website: www.shogunshortmatbowls.com

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Noticeboard Classical Music Charity Christmas Concert Thurs 7th Dec at Geroskipou Lyceum in the school amphitheatre, 7.30pm. Including works by Mozart, Britten, Corelli and Christmas songs. Performed by Collegium Cyprium. Entrance fee €5. For info & ticket reservation, call 26913931. PARC Christmas Bazaar Sat 9th Dec at Coral Star Restaurant, Coral Bay. Bargains galore. From 10am-2pm Foodies & Artisan Crafts ‘’Xmas Fun” 17th Dec 10am to 2pm at The Spice House in Peristerona. Join us for wide choice of beautiful unique handcrafted gifts. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine whilst picking up some of your favourite ‘Foodie’ delights for the holidays. For more info www. spiceandeasycyprus.com, Facebook (foodies and Artisan Crafts Market) or call Catherine on 99104622. Timi Market Every Sunday 7am-1pm. For more info, call 99611637 PARC Fun Quiz Night 1st Tuesday of month. 7.30pm start & €5 entry. At Coral Star Restaurant (full bar & food available). Try your luck at Find the Lady. Call Fiona 96589430 for more details or to book your team. Paphos Folk Club Folk Night at Phoenix Social Club 1st Thursday monthly 8pm-11pm. €2 to non Phoenix members. Tel: 26273076 or 99908241 Cancer Patients Support Group Paphos Recently been diagnosed with cancer. Worried? Scared? Don’t know what to do? Call our confidential Helpline 97760989 Mon-Fri 9am-1pm www.cancerpatientsupport.net Cyprus Samaritans Provides emotional support to people experiencing grief, distress or despair. Call Freephone 8000 7773 between 4pmmidnight every day or email confidential@cyprussamaritans.org What’s New Pussycat Fundraising for the Tala Monastery Cats. Check out our new website www.whatsnewpussycatshop.com for latest offers and follow us on Facebook PPDS Paphos Private Dogs Sanctuary - We need your help. Furniture and house clearance items required for our charity shop. Any items will help. Please call Paula 96037435 UKCA Bridge Group Duplicate Bridge held every Tuesday morning at 8.30am for 9.00 am start at UKCA. No partner needed. Contact 99157301

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Paphos Bereavement Support Group - saying goodbye If you have suffered a death either recently or in the past, you are welcome to come along to support group. You can listen and/or share your feelings with other bereaved people in a safe and confidential environment. The group meets on the 1st Monday of each month from 2pm-4pm at the Cyprus Samaritans Centre, Chloraka (near Papantoniou). Individual counsellor meetings can also be arranged. For further info, call Josette 96732683 Scottish Country Dancing Every Tuesday at the PCFi Meeting Hall, Kato Paphos. 6-8 p.m. Beginners welcome at 5:30 p.m. No Partner necessary. More information at www.paphosstandewsociety.org or call David 99010059 or Janine 9771 5679 The Paphos Writers Group Meet every Thursday morning 10am-12pm top floor at Neo’s, Coral Bay. If you are interested in writing as a hobby, contact Nikki, our secretary, on 99012601 or see our website www.paphoswritersgroup.com Paphos Amateur Radio Club We meet on the third Thursday of every month at DT’s Bar, Tombs of the Kings road (near Lidl), 19:00- 19:30hrs. Weekly Chat Net on 145.750 every Wednesday at 19:30hrs. Visitors are most welcome and events include field days, junk sales, quizzes and fox-hunt. For further details, contact Richard - 5B4AJG Tel: 97857891 Email: 5b4ajg@gmail.com Duplicate Bridge Held every Tuesday & Thursday at 6.30pm, at the Fantasia Club. Contact 99157301 or website www.bridgewebs.com/paphosbridgeclub British Guides in Cyprus We belong to UK Girlguiding and follow the same exciting programme of activities, challenges and badge work. The Units meet on Wednesdays at the Latin Community Hall, Tombs of the Kings Road., Paphos. Rainbows aged 5-7 years meet at 3.30pm-4.45pm, Brownies aged 7-10 years 5pm-6.30pm and Guides 10-14 years from 6pm-8pm. Come and join us for friendship and FUN. Please contact Gwyneth Green on 96395297 for more info. Trefoil Guild - Cyprus Branch Trefoil Guild is a branch of UK Girlguiding with over 20,000 members in the UK and was established to support and help Girl Guiding Units. In 2011 our Cyprus Guild was formed with the same aims and objectives to support the British Guides in Cyprus by fund raising and helping at events. As well as providing assistance for our local Guiding Units our group offers friendship, social activities and adventures. Whether or not you were involved in Guiding, please come and join us. For further info, call Michele Cook on 99172549 or visit www.trefoilguild.co.uk

grapevine | your local community meeting place | december 2017 issue