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February 2016

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Upfront Many apologies for the lack of a Grapevine in January. I was rather unwell so unable to produce one! However I am on the mend now and the Grapevine office is up and running again. There’s quite a mixed bag in this month’s issue. What with the Roman Easter being early and the Orthodox Easter being late there will be extended times for carnivals and celebrations. Also Paphos is beginning to gear itself up for the up and coming European Capital of Culture nest year. Keeping this short this month by wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Back next month,

Miss Wales 2016 Natalia Mavromoustaki

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Weather Woes by Barbara Strain

What a strange winter it has been. November was mostly warm, and dryer than usual. December veered from exceptionally warm to rather cold at the year end. Questions were raised as to the level of the water in our dams since there had only been 40% of the normal rainfall between October and December. At the same time there was serious flooding throughout northern England, where the temperatures were also above average. Many ‘experts’ cited global warming. Then, in Cyprus at least, the New Year came in with a cold front. Wet and windy weather, snow on the Troodos and the dams slightly fuller than at the same point last year (47.6% as against 31.6% in 2015) by mid-January. Oh, and the UK flooding spread to Aberdeen and here’s a town in Wales set to beat the record for continuous days of rainfall (maybe only prevented as the precipitation has turned to snow). In Australia there are serious bush fires near Perth, whilst Sydney is beset by floods. All of which just emphasises the fact that whatever the weather does, and whatever the causes, there is always someone who doesn’t like it. Setting aside weather that can seriously harm people and property, we are a fussy if mismatched lot. The British may be renowned for their conversation focusing on the weather, but Cypriots have a similar background. One friend loves the cold weather and quite likes it when it rains. She likes to be able to sit near her log fire of an evening; well, I can see the appeal of that. Personally, though, I’d be happier with that if the daytime was warm and sunny. Another friend, though, dislikes the cold winters evenings. Their business relies on growing fruit and veg in their greenhouses. When the temperature falls at night, they have to go out to check that the frost does not get to the produce. A truly arduous task, especially since, obviously, it’s work that has to be done in the cold and dark.

A local builder complained about the near-constant rain in early January, since it interfered with his outside work. That made me wonder how builders in northern Europe manage to work outside, when it can be cold and wet all year round. Of course, tourists visiting the island from northern Europe do not think this weather especially cold or wet. They can be spotted, in shorts and flip-flops, in any of the island’s towns. Some even plunge into the sea for a dip. Even on days when, as happened this year, the temperature in Tala was less than in Newcastle-on-Tyne. As an aside here – despite the temperature fact, UK pensioners in Cyprus no longer receive the Winter Fuel Allowance since it doesn’t get so cold here. When you read this, you will know that we still have a couple of months of winter left. The weather is alleviated somewhat by the appearance of spring flowers, and the continued greening of the landscape. The days are also, if gradually, getting longer. Next month we will be able to celebrate the vernal equinox, the official end of winter and the start of spring. Some folk have it that we don’t really have a spring as such here in Cyprus. It may be a short season, but there is a marked interlude between winter and summer. We should make the most of this, since there is little to complain about. Not long after the equinox, when the wheat has been harvested the landscape turns to its summer browns. Then the temperature starts to rise. The sun shines every day. The sea temperature starts to rise and we get to thinking about stowing away the winter woollies. We become more accustomed to the idea of going to the beach. We quickly forget about the misery of the cold wet and windy days. Then, dear reader, we can truly start to whinge about the weather.

Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day either fills you with excitement; or the Valentines Schmalentines feeling of dread, depending on the meaning you place on it. It has become one of the top ten most celebrated and commercial days of the year all over the world. If you believe the romanticised version of how Valentine’s Day should be according to the media, celebrity, and what other people are doing; it can actually bring unwelcome pressure, stress and disappointment. Whether you are Single or in Relationship, it’s important not to lose perspective that it is just one day. It shouldn’t make a difference to your relationship or how you feel about your Single status! In a Relationship If you are in a Relationship of course it’s a lovely gesture to celebrate if you like to; but the consistent effort made each day is what really counts. Relationship Coach Liana Ferrier has some insightful tips for effortlessly showing love to your partner. She encourages couples to challenge a common question she often hears “How do I know what my spouse’s interpretation of an act of love is?” Simply put, ask them! She says, it is amazing how often I see couples who take this form of communication for granted. We just assume that if I do this or that then my spouse will automatically feel loved, but how often do we really think about each other’s needs and how to fulfil them? Lianas Tips for Acts of Love include spending quality time together, being affectionate, romantic, giving /receiving compliments, thoughtfulness, giving each other space, allowing each other to grow, being supportive, showing trust, respect and gratitude and giving and receiving undivided attention. Consistency is key! She encourages couples to add to the list or create their own meaningful list together. Almost like refreshing your vows periodically, even if you aren’t married. Single This Valentines? If you are Single, it’s another day of your personal journey to meeting someone special. And that time will come. As a personal Matchmaker and Coach, I advise Single Ladies and Men to be, feel, and act ready to meet someone tomorrow. You just never know where you are going to meet that special person. It could be the supermarket, a coffee shop, or another unexpected place! The beginning of the year including Valentines is the perfect time to prepare yourself for giving and receiving love into your life. Start by removing any negative feelings and generalisations about why it won’t happen- because then it won’t; revaluate your needs and standards for a relationship and put your best self forward! Practice by being in a positive, high value relationship with yourself. Be ready, with an open mind, open heart, have fun but be selective. Being Single also doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day and Life! On the other side of the coin there are couples which aren’t happy, and may be envious of your Single status. I encourage you to do what you enjoy; have fun, host a party, go out or stay home and pamper you; enjoy yourself! If you are happy, engaging and have positive energy this attracts positive energy

and love back to you. Negativity won’t get you anywhere! Appreciate all that you have achieved and are. You deserve to. Carol Page founder of Inner Happiness and Relationship Coach Shares her top tip for Singles; Valentines can be a difficult time of year, especially if you are single. But it can be an opportunity for personal development and growth. Learning to really love you is a vital step towards being able to unconditionally love someone else. When we don’t, not only do we tend to attract needy people, but we also enter into relationships with a needy anxious energy that we want the other person to meet. That is never going to fully happen. So make this Valentine’s Day the year when you focus on yourself, your needs and making yourself feel special. You really are worth it! Krasmira Kondova a Relationship Coach shares her top tips for making the most of being Single at Valentine’s Day. She advises you to stay on the side of the attitude scale where being single is an advantage, as being single you have more chances to happily fall in love than someone attached to a ’second best’. She encourages you to own your “single-ness” as a choice, boldly stated and with no room left for judgement. She says it’s up to you to create opportunities to move towards a relationship by being proactive daily and to keep in mind being single is just temporary. Christina Demetriades, Life and Career Coach concludes our top tips from the experts about how to approach Valentine’s Day, by re enforcing the most important component! Can you guess what it is? ‘If you want to find love, start within! Loving yourself is the greatest gift you can give yourself – on Valentine’s Day and every day. When we focus on loving ourselves, we radiate that loving energy so it’s much easier for a matching ‘other’ to fall in love with us. Try it and watch your (love) life transform!’ With that Said on behalf of me and all the Coaches who shared their tips, we would like to wish you all a Very Happy Valentine’s Day and continued love, happiness, and fulfillment in the year to come. Article by Maria Christodoulou, Founder of Selective Matches an off line Personal Matchmaking and Coaching Service. Contributors Liana Ferrier- Lianas Life and Relationship Coaching- Limassol, Carol PageLife and Relationship Coach –New Page, New Life Coaching- Paphos, Krasmira Kondova –Mira Counselling Service- Paphos, Christina Demtriades- Life and Career Coach- Nicosia

Revolution of the Mind: War Zone Madness By Andreas C Chrysafis

men, women and children were slaughtered in Iraq and Syria under western “democratization”. Meanwhile over three million others subsist in deplorable refugee camp conditions and millions of other migrant-refugees are foot trekking through continents or boarding rickety boats to escape the massacre-frenzy of ISIS repressive Sharia theocracy and killing fields. Yet, not long ago those same citizens lived in safety inside their own homes like the rest of the world does. Many ask who is responsible for this madness? Certainly not the masses of ordinary folk going about their daily lives!

The prosperous and proud countries of Syria and Iraq have been fighting the ravages of war-madness for years. The Gulf War (1990-1) was the start and the ultimate demise of those nations. Fortified by a US-led coalition, foreign forces have in the end established a permanent footing in that region and things have never been the same ever since. The Bush Administration’s policy of “regime change” and “demonization” grabbed the opportunity to dominate and dictate policies in that region rich with oil reserves. By clandestine means and military might those two nations have been shattered and people’s lives ruined. Control over the Middle East has always been for geopolitical control and exploitation of energy resources; it has nothing to do with “doing the right thing” for citizens or the country. That has always been a fallacy and myth! Today, the new flavour of the moment is another political hot spot and that’s the small island of Cyprus found in the same region! It faces constant provocation by Turkey (already occupies 40%) but envisions controlling much more. The recent discovery of vast amounts of deep-sea deposits of gas has wet her appetite and caught the attention of IMF/EU but also corporate America now jockeying for position. Meanwhile, Turkey demands a share of what does not belong to her! The island’s fate remains to be seen; uncertainty for its future is open to interpretation. However, countries like Syria, Libya and Iraq were always oil-rich and prosperous but also ruled by dictatorship. In hindsight, those dictators somewhat kept a sort of stability; be it under volatile conditions but under control nevertheless! The genie was never allowed out of the bottle by those dictators! One cannot claim the same today. Hungry for energy and bank profits western nations reinforced those same dictators as long as they kept in line. If not, replacing one government with another had become a U.S. trademark that even a schoolchild recognizes today. Are those countries and their citizens better off today than yesterday? That is the question and certainly debatable! For thirteen years however, NATO allies have amalgamated their killing weaponry to cause suffering, chaos and political instability in the Middle East as well as refugee crises never experienced before. Innocent children and infants perish through starvation, while over one million 6 © Grapevine • February 2016

Out of anarchy and pandemonium also arrived the degrading practice of human trafficking and slave labour, forced marriages of young girls to ISIS terrorists or the sale of shackled women as sex-slaves in open bazaars and market places to be put to work in brothels and other dehumanizing practices. For millions of citizens in western societies such atrocities simply reflect a passing historical cliché: out of sight out of mind! Meanwhile, the mainstream media remain silent. Yet, U.S.-led coalition prides itself for the elimination of dictators but refuses to accept the consequences of its actions and invasion of foreign sovereign states, actions that finally shaped the current madness; a price worth paying most governments do claim! Retaliation was inevitable. Out of this poisoned brew of death, radical groups surfaced like woodworms to writhe and devour the soul of the innocent. They have managed to inflict anarchy in countries, which they once enjoyed stability and growth. The most notorious group of all has been the growth of the hate-driven Islamic State (ISIS) that declared Jihad against the rest of the world to either, “convert to Sunni Islam or die!” Yet, some governments try to justify the current war-zone madness that affronts and insults common sense, reasoning and human compassion! In fact, those brutalities are condoned under the very eyes of one of the most important but also failed institutions in the world; the United Nations! Classifying some war-zone killings as “collateral damage” is not only unacceptable but also insane in a civilized society. Historically, persecuted peoples have proven to be very resilient and always succeed in the end to overcome oppression. Nothing remains the same forever and out of the ashes of brutality arises retaliation. One of the most important ingredients aggressive nations seem to ignore is the principle that: one can kill millions but never kill an idea! As a result to “democratize” others - a concept that cannot be imposed on people unless it’s nurtured to sprout and grow from within at its own pace - the growth of ISIS is one of those monsters that surfaced to cause a living hell for millions of people irrespective of nationality or religion. Ironically, the vicious persecution of 1.5 million Christians from Iraq and Syria by ISIS does not seem to bother nations that have turned a blind to this detestable practice. In fact, liberal democracies refuse to recognize that spiritual values in society are important just as much as political and economic principles are. The current Christian genocide and systematic cultural destruction in the region appears to be less important than controlling oil-rich deposits. If this is not dealt with, in the next few years ISIS

will see to it that no Christians are left in the Mesopotamia region; a region where Christianity was first born! Recognizing that Russia’s own national interests were threatened, Moscow decided to get involved. On September 30, 2015 Russian jet fighters began air strikes against anti-government Syrian rebels (a product of NATO) and also against ISIS targets. Russian involvement has caught the West napping. Caught by surprise, Russia’s bombing of ISIScontrolled areas outside the U.S.–led coalition, has horrified the Obama administration, the Pentagon and NATO. Putin’s decision to deal with ISIS has also exposed the coalition’s half-hearted charade and forced the hand of Washington and Western governments to put together a determined coalition air force to finally deal with ISIS effectively. However, unless the money tap that feeds this evil is cut off and strong retaliation is taken against those nations that provide backing such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and others, there will never be stability or peace in the region. In fact, powerful nations are aware how the money supply is transacted through the global banking system but choose to turn a blind eye. They seem to be more interested in making profits rather than worrying about the misery their inactivity inflicts upon the innocent. Determined, Russia’s resolve to join the frenzy went one step further to eradicate the ISIS menace. The Kremlin has announced that China is to send 5,000 of its most elite military forces into the Levant War Zone to help Russia in the fight against ISIS. The geopolitical map in the region has suddenly been transformed irrevocably with the US.-led coalition now playing for position and influence to retain their dominance in global affairs. If nations applied fair policies to help emerging nations improve living standards and boost up their economies, there would be far less conflict in the world. That philosophy however does not comply with the powerful plutocracy and a cleptocratic global banking cartel that thrives on loan dependency by financing conflicts in all shapes and forms. Wars are a means to churning the wheels of profits for institutional shareholders that in the end become the government behind the elected government; they decide and not the electorate! Meanwhile, the scorched earth policy of war in the Middle East shows no sign of abating. Humans are turned to ashes by “surgical bombardment” on a daily basis and the insanity continues with players taking sides on this bloodied stage of lunacy: Syria; US; EU; NATO; UK, France, Germany, Shiites: Sunnis; Turkey; Kurds; Iraq; Russia; China; Saudis; Palestinians; Israel; Lebanon; Iran; Hezbollah and who knows how many other groups are killing one another in pursuit of dominance deep inside a War-Zone of absolute Madness! Failed policies of the past in civilized democracies will continue to persist unless citizens on the street recognize they have a role to play. Simply casting a vote every five years it’s no longer good enough! Trusting the wisdom of temporary politicians without proper checks and balances in place has been one of those serious mistakes of the past. A new Revolution of the Mind is necessary to reach out and make changes by the people for the people, and not by the system for the system!

Thinking of Moving House? by DP Digital Advertising & Marketing Agency

If you have been looking to move to either a different part of Cyprus or to another country altogether, it can be frustrating when you feel that nothing is moving when you have placed your property with Estate Agents. At DP Digital Advertising & Marketing Agency they take a completely different and a very fresh, active approach to getting you moving quickly. They are a dedicated team of fully qualified Professional Digital Marketers, headed by Donna Pearson DMI, Dip who is driven by results for the Clients. Donna, who used to work in the financial sector and who has been in advertising, sales and marketing for over 30 years, has lived in Cyprus for the past 14 years. She is very sociable and, apart from having her own online marketing company, she is also the current President of Limassol Toastmasters and has been actively involved with the Coeur de Lions LIONS Club as Secretary, Head of Activities and more recently, President for two years and helps several other charities. Helping comes naturally to her and she finds it rewarding to assist in making something that can be so challenging - joyous and less stressful. Donna found a gap in the market when friends of hers had to move back to the UK at short notice, thus having to sell their home and she offered to create a website specifically for the sale of the property and market it for them online. Seven weeks later, the house was sold and the former owners on their way to the UK with money in their bank account. Having found this gap in the market, the Business was created, and it immediately took off and you can see the testimonials on their website. The promise is to spend a small amount for a professional to properly showcase one’s property online and be contacted by potential buyers directly instead of paying hefty Agent’s fees.

You can also add your car for sale, furniture, boat etc. and they will post on “buy-sell” websites for you (again with your telephone number) at no extra cost to yourself, so that you get the best price, and they can arrange House Clearances for anything that is left, ensuring that you can move on, clutter free. They will market your website WORLDWIDE through various property websites and all through the social media and Facebook here to the Cypriot, British & Russian communities to some 140,000 followers all looking for property here. Being ACTIVE on your behalf is key here, and you can see from their Testimonials that dozens of people have found their service to be invaluable. Donna really enjoys turning something that is deemed to be a stressful life event into the joyous experience of moving on that it should be, so if you wish to see how this could benefit you, please contact her directly. Donna Pearson DMI Dip now on 99 786528 Email:digital_marketer@mail.com Website: www.adp-digital-marketing-agency.com

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Boxing Day Fun! And so it went again… Christmas comes and goes too quickly it seems these days... All the preparations, all the run for presents, the decorations, the cooking and then here we are, Happy New Year 2016! But between Christmas and New Year’s we were quite busy you see. Because once again, 7 brave people have gone in the sea for what seemed – from the shore – like a very long 15 minutes! All in order to raise essential funds for the animals in the largest shelter in the Eastern Mediterranean. Sponsored by friends, family and acquaintances, our friends and supporters Dot (who was in fancy dress as a fallen angel),

Anthea, Yolande, Kevin and Andrea all went in the sea at the same time while holding their hands. Once in the water up to their waist, they had to go in up to their necks very quickly so they don’t… freeze! The youngest participant this year was Charlotte who is 10 years old and joined the happy party that went in the freezing sea! One of our greatest supporters, Janice, who has always done the Boxing Day Swim for Paphiakos in Cyprus, could

not be present this year. She still did the Swim though: in Madeira! After the swim the people present enjoyed the delicious traditional barbecue organised by Vardas Beach Restaurant and the entertainment provided. After the event, Vardas Beach Restaurant generously made a donation to Paphiakos to benefit the over 1000 animals in the shelter. A very big THANK YOU is due to all those who took part in the swim – Kevin, Charlotte, Janice, Yolande, Anthea, Andrea and Dot, Vardas Beach Restaurant for all their support and the kind donation. The sponsored swimmers raised over €2000. Thank you once again to all involved and we are already looking forward to the Boxing Day Swim in December 2016! For any news on the activity of Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare, please check our Facebook pages and groups: Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare, Paphiakos Resale, Paphiakos Pet Travel, Paphiakos Rehoming, Friends of Paphiakos Animal Welfare. For information please telephone 26946461.

Magically yours by Peter Stammers

Paphos Magic Society easy trick series.

Interested in magic then visit: www.paphosmagicsociety.com Or email: paphosmagicsociety@gmail.com

This month: Card Off Effect: A card escapes from a string. Secret: A card and an envelope have a hole in their centre. The envelope is secretly prepared with a slit at the bottom. Put the card in the envelope but secretly push it part way out of the slit. This is hidden by your hands. Seal the envelope. Push the suing through the hole. Secretly push the card back into the envelope. Ask two spectators to each hold one end of the string. Cut the bottom off the envelope and pull out the card It seems that the card has penetrated the string by magic.

‘Cache’ing in by Barbarian

Winter is a time when many of us like to sit indoors watching TV. Once upon a time our viewing may have been restricted to local TV programmes, unless we had a satellite dish to rival Jodrell Bank in size and capability. Now, however, whether via our PC, tablet, smart phone or ‘specialised’ box, we can watch programmes streamed from all over the world. Usually, things go without a hitch, but if your stream sometimes lags or freezes then you may need to clear cache. You should periodically clear the cache to allow your browser to function more efficiently Additionally, clearing cookies may make your system work better. Clearing the history is important for the protection of privacy on shared computers. These three functions have their uses.

(Alternatively, in Firefox 4 and above for Windows, you can also click the orange Firefox button, and then select Clear Recent History from the History menu.) If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible. From the Time range to clear: drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select Everything. Click the down arrow next to “Details” to choose which elements of the history to clear. Click Clear Now.

Each time you access a file through your web browser, the browser caches (or stores) it. By doing this, the browser doesn’t have to newly retrieve files from the remote web site each time you click Back or Forward.

If your browser is Google Chrome, the easiest way to access the tool is from the browser bar. Enter chrome://settings/clearBrowserData – or press Ctrl+Shift+Delete. Select the items you want to clear (from Clear browsing history, Clear download history, Empty the cache, Delete cookies and other site and plug-in data). Take care not to check items you want to keep, such as form data or saved passwords

A cookie is a file created by a web browser, at the request of a web site, that is then stored on a computer. These files typically store user-specific information such as selections in a form, shopping cart contents, or authentication data.

From the Obliterate the following items from: drop-down menu, you can choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information. To clear your entire cache, select the beginning of time. Click Clear browsing data.

A browser’s history is a log of sites that you visit. When you press a browser’s Back button, you are moving back one entry in the history log.

For users of Apple Mac’s Safari you should do the following. Launch Safari and look for the Advanced tab under Preferences. Check the Show Develop menu in menu bar option. Click the Develop Menu and check the Empty Caches option.

How you go about tidying up the cache, cookies and history depends on which web browser you are using. If you are on a Windows system with Internet Explorer as your browser, the method varies between versions. Latest versions, though, (Internet Explorer 9, 10, 11), the following works: Click Tools, and select Delete Browsing History and on the next screen Deselect Preserve Favorites website data, and select Temporary Internet files (Cookies, and History can also be selected). For Firefox 3.5 and later, from the Tools menu, select Clear Recent History.

If you have an Android device and use the default browser, start your browser, access Settings under the menu and under Privacy settings, select Clear cache, Clear history, or Clear all cookie data as appropriate, and then tap OK to accept (or Cancel to cancel) the deletion. Remember to clear the cache for all your devices, since the data is stored locally. This applies even if they all run on the same operating system and browser. Then you should be all set for trouble-free viewing of your favourite sports, soaps and films whilst sitting in front of a fire this winter.

Come and Join the Trefoil Guild Find Friendship, Get Active, Get Involved, Give Support Maybe as a Parent of a Rainbow, Brownie or Guide or as a Leader or Helper you may have heard of the Trefoil Guild. The Guild is a branch of Girlguiding ( the operating name of the Guide Association), with currently 1,125 Guilds in the UK and over 20,000 members plus 5 overseas Guilds including our Cyprus Trefoil Guild which was established in 2011 by a group of ladies who wanted to help our local Guiding Units. Our Members have great fun passing on their skills and knowledge to Guiding Units thus providing valuable help and support to the girls and Leaders of Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. But it’s not all about the girls – our Members become involved in a variety of local and overseas projects, providing opportunities to try something new together with rewarding personal challenges, fun and friendship. Our Guild meets every 4/6 weeks at various venues in or near Paphos to plan future adventures. The programme includes ideas and activities proposed by our Members and we always aim to make our forthcoming plans and events fun, rewarding and of course, we enjoy lunch together. ! ! Whether you have been involved in guiding or not, Trefoil Guild is a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people to share your next adventure - whatever that might be. If you would like to make contact before, please phone either Gwyneth Green on 96395297 or Michele Cook on 99172549 to make arrangements to meet. For further information about the Trefoil Guild please look at the official website on: www.trefoilguild.co.uk The Trefoil Guild says: Find Friendship, Get Active, Get Involved, Give Support

Poem of the Month by Beryl Hollands. Trees around sitting in the ground, Feeling strong and sound, Summer gone , Autumn so long, Leaves abandon , bearing all to see, Resting time for winter, Silently I stand, whispering leaves, Yet to come, so proud to be A lovely tree; leave me be. Dreaded the thought : I may ? Become a stump and finish, A cremated lump, Nature gave me a place Forever will be: My roots , will not be gone.

Lawn Bowls the Healthy Sport for all Ages Lawn bowls is a sport in which the goal is to roll slightly biased balls (called bowls) closer to a smaller white or yellow ball (the ‘jack’) than your opponent is able to do. The bias on each bowl means that it follows a slightly curved path as it rolls towards the jack. Related to bocce and pétanque, this game is a popular sport and leisure activity and is played on all six continents and in forty seven different countries. Lawn bowls is played for the challenge and competition, personal enjoyment, activity, the pleasure of spending time outdoors and for social interaction. It is also a low impact, therapeutic form of exercise. What is not in doubt is the appeal of bowls as a gentle game. It must rank as one of the safest sports in the world and is certainly one with a wide ranging appeal because it can be enjoyed by players of all age groups, requiring little of the physicality that shifts the advantage very heavily in favour of younger players in other sports. Therefore, it is ideal for a spot of family bonding, pitting grandparent against grandson, father against daughter. Health benefits Health professionals recommend playing bowls, particularly for older people, as it provides a number of health benefits, including: •

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Improved coordination and skill development

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Increased confidence and self-esteem

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Low risk physical activity, because it is low impact

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Social contact, because it’s a great way to keep in touch with friends

Getting started Because of its relaxed pace and comparatively light physical demands, lawn bowls is a popular participant sport. Cyprus has the ideal climate for playing bowls outdoors all year round, with perhaps only July and August being difficult because of the excess heat, but even then games can be played in the cooler evenings. A good way to get started is to join a local club or start playing socially. Do you fancy having a go at lawn green bowling? If so, the Aliathon Bowling Club, based in Kato Paphos runs regular coaching courses. Come and try it – bowls and shoes are provided. For more details contact the clubs Coaching Co-ordinator Ron Day on 99178983

The Friends’ Hospice

First in Paphos........The Friends’ Hospice is the first medical facility in the region to have received the revolutionary CuroCell 3 airbed, specially designed to prevent bedsores and alleviate other pain symptoms in patients. The alternating pressure mattress, valued at €1,400, was donated to the hospice by St Paul’s Lodge in Limassol. Pictured (L to R) are Chris Jones, President of The Friends’ Hospice Foundation, Dr Aristos Georghiou, Medical Director, and Ward Sister Nina Ebanoidze. 12

Consider This - Inheritance Tax for Expats Property by Sam Orgill

New EU Succession laws enforce radical change for Expats living and working abroad in the EU, or with assets in these countries. While the UK and Ireland have opted out of applying the EU Directive it still affects EU expats with tax residence or domicile in the EU. This means changes to the way you organise and plan your Family inheritance, business and overseas property investment assets and income? Changes Keep Coming The changes mean that you must settle your world-wide estate in the country you habitually ‘live’. This could be different to the country of your tax residence AND the country of your tax domicile (‘where you are from’) Cyprus has 0% inheritance tax (IHT) so is a better place to pay inheritance tax than the UK where 40% applies. This depends on your domicile. Cyprus now define your domicile in law. If you are Cyprus Domiciled you pay 0% IHT. If you are ‘non-dom’, not domiciled you also are now have Cyprus tax saving on bank interest, bond interest and dividends received. But by definition you then still have your home country domicile, eg 40% UK where you were born. Your worldwide assets (including Cyprus Property) could be assessed for 40% UK IHT if you settle you Will & Estate under English law. Inheritance Tax Changes Currently there is no worldwide exchange of information on assets between countries including UK and Cyprus. So you could settle a Will for the UK and a Will for Cyprus Property separately and the UK taxman will not know of your Cyprus assets unless he investigates. From 1st January 2017 international exchange of property and asset information will commence between countries. This will allow IHT assessors to review worldwide assets to ensure those domiciled in that country pay on total estate assets. This will draw Cyprus, Spain, French, Portugal and Greek properties into the UK taxman’s net If you choose UK law to settle your worldwide will & estate UK inheritance tax may well be applied to worldwide assets.. Succession Issues Essentially the new EU law favours Roman law of succession to blood relatives. Cyprus Estates pass to potential beneficiaries 4th removed. A Cyprus Will ensures your wife and children will benefit – but many questions arise and need to be reviewed. A codicil can choose your home country, say English law, to settle the Will. Then you make yourself liable to 40% UK inheritance tax there. A review of your Wills needs to consider the balance of family blood relations, marriages, step children, siblings along with your Inheritance Tax liability. Tax Saving Tip - Cyprus Property The cost of probate is expensive in Cyprus. Gifting can save transfer taxes and inheritance tax in the UK. Properties gifted to family can avoid Probate and save inheritance tax. Even if you are UK domiciled you can save 40% Inheritance Tax Saving. Tax Saving Tip – UK Property Investment If an Expat wants to be non-dom and own UK property while avoiding UK Inheritance Tax, it is possible. The UK property is owned by a foreign company held in trust and is then subject to UK inheritance tax. This situation is retained even if the non-dom owner relocates and becomes domiciled in the UK at a later date. Free Review – Property Inheritance Tax ProACT offer a Free Review of your Wills, title deeds, property assets and identify inheritance tax savings. Whether a Cyprus tax resident or not we can ensure your family is protected and makes tax saving on death. Expats must make written changes of your Will if you want to use the succession rules of your home country. But consider the impact on inheritance tax at 40% in the UK or other countries. Consider who you want to benefit in your Will, is this possible with your arrangements? Contact us to book a Free review. Read more on our website www. proactpartnership.com/blog. © Grapevine • February 2016

Cypriot Miss Wales! by Natalia Mavromoustaki

I am half Welsh half Cypriot, raised in Paphos. I have studied social work at the University of Nicosia. I have been interviewed on television a multiple times in Cyprus about my modelling career and charity work.

Promoting all my charity work is a way for me to empower other young people my age to do the same. I was also a listening volunteer at the Samaritans for 3 years.

Volunteering work When I graduated in July 2015, I knew that I could not sit around and do nothing until a job popped up, so I decided to apply to the Erasmus plus programme of my University and set off to the Greek borders to live for 4 months by myself to help all the Syrian refugees. And this is what I am doing until February. The most amazing experience I have had was the chance to understand and respect another culture, offer them counselling, and hand out clothes to people which may have lost theirs on the boats from Syria. I am a very active person in the Cypriot community regards to charity work, I am a member of the Red Cross, I help out at the cat shelter in Tala, raise awareness for the Autistic Association and much more.

Title In August 2015 I was crowned Miss Wales, for the beauty pageant Face of the Globe, and in April 2016 I will be representing Wales in Paris with women from all over the world. An experience I am very much looking forward to. As a child I never believed that one day I would be the woman representing my country like I use to watch on pageants on television. Face of the Globe is one of the biggest international pageants which also involves a talent title, charity title, sports title, and much more. I feel honoured to represent not only Wales but also Cyprus. I am also holding a big charity event ( Rainbow Child Foundation) on the second of February at Secret Valley at 7pm with a fashion show, Simone Swift and Michael Antoniou singing, flamenco dancers and much more if you would like to come along, please call 99 939859 for tickets and information.

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Voices of Cyprus The Big Event William James quoted, “ I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I sing”. Singing is great therapy and song is one medium that brings people together, regardless of faith, nationalities or any other differences we humans perceive to have. Whether you sing or enjoy listening to those who sing, there is no doubt that it does indeed bring people together. So if you haven’t already booked your ticket for the largest musical event in Cyprus, which will take place on Saturday 27th February, then you should be calling the hotline now. It is to be hosted at one of the largest venues in Paphos, The Base Events, on the Airport Road, who are kindly offering their venue free of charge. It doesn’t matter what your preference genre of music taste you have, you will hear it on this night when, not one, not two but five choirs come together and showcase their individual talents. It has taken 5 choirs over 6 months to bring this extravaganza together with the help of many local companies. The main sponsors are Moving Earth Construction, Akme Securities & Arbok International with other sponsorship coming from Gabriel’s Taverna, Kouklia, Bio Homes & My Mall.. The choirs taking part & the charities they represent are: Harmony, Cyprus Kidney Association Island Blend, PASYKAF Limassol Orpheans Singers, The Friends Hospice Paphos Zingers, Cancer Patients Support Group/PASYKAF Paphos Phoenix Singers, Theotokos Foundation Colloquially they are known as Voices of Cyprus.

With the tickets priced at only €10.00, this has to be the best night of entertainment offering great value for money.

Another element of Financial Planning by Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

There is usually one partner who is responsible for money matters within a relationship. Each of us is given or assumes distinct roles in our relationships whether it’s cleaning, shopping, car maintenance or dealing with the household finances. Some couples do share this responsibility equally but for those of you who do not, the key risk in having one of you handle everything is that it could leave the other party ‘in the dark’ if something were to happen to you. You may be in optimum health at the moment but in the unfortunate event that you become incapacitated or worse, would your partner know how to handle the many issues that he or she would face? Where to find everything

periodically get them to obtain cash themselves so that they become familiar with the process. Expectations of certain benefits in the event of death Each of you may have pensions and life insurance policies. Ensure that you are both aware of what entitlements the surviving partner should be entitled to, and how to obtain such benefits. This is an extremely important part of financial planning, which should be given priority. Employing a financial advisor now may save some of the unnecessary stress later as the advisor will know all about your financial affairs and be able to assist the surviving partner with much of the above. For further information about this topic or any other financial planning matters please contact me. I would like to take this opportunity to wish our readers a Happy, Health and Prosperous 2016. Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI Hollingsworth International Financial Services Limited,

You may only have one bank account or one investment but statistically you will probably have investments with various companies.

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Make a comprehensive list of what is held and with whom, addresses, contact numbers account numbers, online addresses and any passwords and pin codes needed to access the information.

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If possible try to streamline the investments by consolidating numerous bank accounts, opening a portfolio bond to hold all of your various unit trusts, shares, bonds etc. This way there will be fewer bits of paper and fewer people to deal with.

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Another beneficial job is to make a filing system that you both understand. Get rid of annual reports, old market commentaries and fund reports, just keep policy documents, share certificate, contract notes, confirmations, statements and valuations. Where appropriate ensure that all of your assets are held jointly (either of you to sign) between you and your partner so that the assets will pass freely to the surviving party in cases of death of one of the parties without the need for probate. Update your partner Periodically update your partner on how the portfolio is performing. Information such as how much the overall value is, how much of it can be accessed quickly. Informing your partner of the various investments within the portfolio will assist them should they need to liquidate some or the entire portfolio. You may hold funds that carry high penalties for early withdrawal, your partner needs to know that encashing this part of your portfolio may be costly and they should know about the more liquid investments in case of an urgent need for cash. Where to go for help It can be confusing for a novice to sort through the marketplace to find a financial adviser that they can trust. If you expect that your partner will indeed need outside help then it would be prudent to lay the groundwork now. Even if you are able and desire to look after your own finances now, you should investigate those financial advisers who share the same mind set as you when it comes to investing and obtain references preferably from investors with similar objectives as your own. If you would like to receive a copy of my article ‘How to choose your financial adviser’ please contact me. Technology If you are experienced in using the Internet and access information regarding your investments by this route, ensure that your partner also knows how to use the Internet and what sites to access. There are still some people who have never used a debit card to obtain cash from an ATM. If your partner is one of these people, then you should show them how it is used, ensure they have the appropriate PIN numbers and © Grapevine • February 2016

Food Notes from Paphos by Cherry Dobbins

The Araouzos Taverna in Kathikas has recently changed hands. A friend of mine suggested I went for a meze there as the good food had become very good. My mother and I thought it would make pleasant drive out for Sunday lunch and fortunately that Sunday was gloriously sunny and we could see the roadside flowers just beginning to bloom. The Araouzos is on the right, not long before the church, as you drive through the village. We turned into the first sign posted parking area and then discovered there was another right next to the taverna. But the first one was only a few moments walk so it was not really a problem. Inside there was a huge open fire burning a welcome. The stone walls are decorated with old village artefacts atmosphere was most agreeable. We chose a table and a waiter immediately took our order for a bottle of Persephone white wine and a bottle of sparkling water. We were quite early at about 12.30pm and only a few tables were already occupied. This was fortunate as we had not booked and within the hour the dining room was full of happy families feasting on meze. As our dishes arrived it was easy to see why the place was so popular even in early January. Every dish was homemade. It was a meze with some extra

special treats. A village salad that also included herbs and capers, a hot cheese dip and some excellent loukanika. Then there was a tasty cheese deep fried in a batter with sesame seeds and served with carob syrup and later, after village ravioli, there was halloumi oven baked in paper with tomatoes herbs and rocket. A real treat that I could have eaten all over again. These were besides the more usual dishes. With the meats there were some tender and well seasoned sheftalia and finally kleftico with roast potatoes and a dish of carrots and broccoli. As we walked out into the winter sunshine we commented that neither of us had expected such a treat and what an excellent meal it had been and good value for money at €44. I would recommend booking a table before making the drive out. The number is 26 27 25 00. The Seafood Shop on the coast road in Kissonerga offers fresh sushi on a Friday but you must order it by 5.30pm on the Thursday. The owner used to make sushi in one of the London sushi bars. If you have not previously visited this shop it is worth a look. All the food is frozen and includes fish and game. I particularly like the game sausages and the fish cakes with smoked haddock.

Peas – Facts and Trivia by Cherry Dobbins

Green peas are believed to be the first vegetable cultivated as a food crop

Fresh and frozen peas contain vitamins A, B complex and C, although when cooked they lose nearly half the vitamin. They are also a good source of calcium and iron.

Peas contain good levels of coumestrol – a phytonutrientthat lowers the risk of stomach cancer

According to Norse legend, peas were sent to earth by the god Thor and were only o be eaten on his day, which was Thursday

Canada is the largest exporter of peas in the world because it has a very long cool spring.

‘Pizeli’ is the Cypriot word for pea

Cyprus is 74th in world ranking for pea production ½ cup of peas contains only 62 calories Dried peas were a food staple in the Middle Ages. Look for pods that are small, firm, shiny and have a good colour as these contain the sweetest peas Store fresh peas in their pods in a perforated plastic bag in the crisper drawer of the fridge. ½ cup peas contains 4g of protein and 4g of fibre. The fresher the pea the more nutritious it is. Archaeologists have found dried peas in Egyptian tombs Cyprus produced more peas annually in the 1980’s than it does now Studies suggest that the early peas were probably peeled and roasted over a fire.

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Peas contain a variety of phyonutrients called saponins which provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, these aid in lowering the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and arthritis. Fresh garden peas were considered a delicacy in early modern European courts. In 2006 Cyprus imported nearly 27,000kg of peas – either fresh or chilled. By 2011 this figure had dropped to 131kg. Peas first reached North America in 1493 when Columbus planted them on Isabella Island however they did not become popular until the 1600’s. Canned processed peas and dried peas do not contain vitamin C Gregor Mendel, a 19th century Austrian monk, used peas in experiments. He repeatedly crossed varieties of plants to observe how specific traits were imparted to their next generation. It is from these observations that modern hereditary laws have evolved.

Private Wine Tasting Small groups catered for (min 12 persons) Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs evenings Central Paphos location Come and discover the beauty of Greek wines Follow your evening with a Greek charcoal grilled meal served with Greek wine at a reasonable inclusive price. Further details phone: Ann-Marie on 99 580320

Recipes for Garden Peas There should be fresh garden peas in the shops about now but frozen peas will work instead. Cypriot Village Artichoke with Peas Although artichokes are plentiful at this time of the year you may prefer to use frozen hearts for this recipe as it saves the awful job of peeling them! ¾ cup olive oil 3 – 4 tbsp hopped fresh dill

chilli powder and salt. Mix in the peas and garam masala, turn off the heat and add the lemon juice. Serve with lemon wedges and more butter if you wish. Pea and Mint Frittata By Ben o’Donoghue 100g fresh shelled peas ¼ bunch mint, chopped roughly plus a few whole for garnish

add the cream, whisking well to make a thick batter. Add the peas and stir through. Season to taste. Carefully place spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve warm. Pea Puree Ring the changes with this great vegetable side dish from James Martin

3 spring onions hoped

1 tsp young pecorino, grated (I used fetta cheese)

2 tomatoes grated

55g Parmesan, grated

handful basil leaves

1 tsp sugar

1 lemon

1 tsp ground cumin

1 ½ cups green peas

1 – 2 tbsp olive oil

50ml natural yoghurt

6 artichoke hearts

50g unsalted butter

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 cup water

3 eggs

Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree.

Salt and pepper to taste

1 – 2tbsp crème fraiche (Try Kollios on the Polis Road or I used sour cream)

Just before serving, place the puree in a saucepan and heat through. Season to taste.

1 ½ lemons, juice only Pour the oil into a medium sized saucepan and place over a high heat. Stir fry the spring onions and dill or about a minute. Add the tomatoes and sugar. Lower the heat cover and leave for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the artichokes, peas, water and salt and pepper. Quickly bring to the boil and then immediately turn down the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice and shake the pan. Cover and wait 10 minutes before serving. Buttery Gingery Peas This comes from The Guardian newspaper website - www.theguardian.com/ lifeandstyle/2014/02/10-best-pea-recipes There are 10 great, adaptable pea recipes for our common ingredients and the site is definitely worth a look. 25g butter 130g frozen peas or cooked fresh peas 1 tbsp. ginger, shredded

450g defrosted or fresh peas

salt and freshly ground black pepper Heat the oven to 180 -200°C

Pease Pudding

Blanch the fresh peas or thaw frozen peas. Place in a pestle and mortar with the mint and pecorino and pound to a paste. Add some salt, a little Parmesan, a squeeze of lemon juice and the olive oil.

This does not use fresh or frozen peas. Traditionally made with yellow split peas it actually works fine with any dried pulse.

Melt the butter in a non-stick, ovenproof frying pan. Break the eggs into a bowl, mix lightly, add a splash of water and season. Add the egg mixture to the pan and then fold in the pea mixture, stirring once or twice. Place the crème fraiche in the middle and bake in the oven for 3 minutes. Slide onto a plate and serve sprinkled with mint leaves and the remaining Parmesan. Pea Guacamole From James Martin on Ready Steady Cook 50g frozen peas, defrosted 50g soya yoghurt – I used ordinary yoghurt pinch chilli flakes

500g yellow split peas (soak overnight) 1 small potato, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic Fresh thyme tied into a bundle 3 fresh bay leaves 2 cloves Salt and pepper 50g butter Small bunch parsley, chopped Place all the ingredients, except butter and parsley, in a pan. Add enough water to cover and bring to the boil. Turn the heat low and over the pan. Allow to simmer for 1 ½ hours. Remove the thyme, bay leaves and cloves from the pan. Mash the pas well with the butter and parsley.

salt and freshly ground black pepper Place in a blender and blitz until smooth.

1 green chilli – optional 1 tsp red chilli powder

Pea Fritters

Salt to taste

ground nut oil to deep fry

1 tsp. garam masala

150g S.R. flour

½ tbsp lemon juice plus wedges to serve

1 tsp baking powder

In a wok melt and add 1 tbsp of the butter and then add the peas. Turn the heat to high and let the peas absorb the butter for about one minute. Remove the peas before they start popping.

50 ml cream

Return the wok to the stove and add the remaining butter, then add the shredded ginger and green chilli. After a couple of minutes add the

100g frozen peas defrosted Salt and freshly ground black pepper Heat the oil to 180/190°C – a breadcrumb will sizzle gently in it. Put the flour and baking powder in a bowl and © Grapevine • February 2016

New Year

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

Now the Christmas festivities are over, we are back to the harsh reality of daily life, however, the New Year gives us the chance for a fresh start, the opportunity to make a few changes to our lives and have a greater sense of well-being. Healthy eating •

Control calories to stop weight gain. Eat more whole grains.

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Consume five/seven servings of vegetables and fruit per day.

• Do not avoid fat entirely; instead, consume healthy fats in moderation. Pick protein and dairy sources based on their low-fat content.

Think positively • Change your routine, try to avoid the shops where you usually buy your cigarettes, avoid smoking areas. • Treat yourself; use the money you are saving by not smoking to buy something special that you would not usually have. • Be careful what you eat, try not to snack on fatty, sugary foods, try raw vegetables or sugar-free gum. • Take one day at a time, each day without a cigarette is good news for your heart, health, your family and your pocket. Anxiety and depression If you are feeling worried, anxious or down, there are many things you can do to help yourself: • Be more active.

• Find alternatives to calorie-laden beverages, and rein in the sweet tooth.

• Do not withdraw from life, socialise more.

Quit smoking

• Do not drink too much alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant, drinking will not help you solve your problems, and it could exacerbate your depression.

• Decide on a date to quit and stick to it. • Draw up a plan of action, think about what methods are available for you and have them ready before the quit date. • Keep busy to take your mind off cigarettes. • Throw away all your ashtrays, lighters, and tobacco. • Drink plenty of fluids, keep a glass of water, sugar-free drink by you and sip it steadily, try different flavours. • Get more active, walk instead of using the car and try the stairs instead of the lift.

• Have a routine, when people feel down they can get into poor sleeping patterns by staying up late and/or sleeping during the day. • Try to get up at your normal time and stick to your routine. Not having a routine can affect your eating, try to eat regularly and have a balanced diet. Relationship issues • Talk with each other, take time, and genuinely listen. • Listen with your ears and your heart, ask questions, and share information. • Keep expectations realistic. • Be flexible. • Be dependable, healthy relationships requiring trust and respect. • Argue fairly, do not criticise, do not assume things, and make time to talk. • Be prepared to admit you are wrong and to say sorry. • Show your warmth and ‘emotional understanding’. • Keep your relationship balanced, work, rest and play. • Be prepared to ask for help when you need it. New Year’s resolution • Pick one main resolution and focus on that. • Changing habits and behaviours takes a lot of energy, so concentrate all your efforts on the one thing that matters the most. • Keep it up! Research shows it takes three weeks to form a good habit. • Set yourself a goal/s to keep track of progress; one that is achievable and measurable. For instance, ‘losing weight’ is not enough, put a target on it, how much and by when. • Tell people, sharing your goals with others increases the chances of you keeping your promise.

Dr Vasilios Silivistris is a UK trained Psychotherapist and Counselling practitioner. Tel: 99 109177. Email: v.silivistris@btinternet.com

MAGGIE’S BEAUTY SPOT:

Bright Shades For Rainy Days

The skies may be grey but that doesn’t mean your outfit has to be. Winter is the perfect time to inject some colour into your look and stand out amongst the crowd. All too often at this time of year the streets are awash with shades of Black, Navy and Charcoal, however with Colour Me Beautiful’s expert advice to show you how you can look colourful and stylish whatever the weather, you’re onto a winner! LIGHT This time of year it can be tricky to find colours in lighter tones, however a Winter coat in medium grey paired with a scarf in dusty rose will work beautifully on you and look appropriate for cooler months. DEEP This is your season for colour! Chocolate looks fabulous when worn with turquoise so why not try a broach, necklace or earrings with turquoise stones to offset your outfit. WARM Bronze is a great neutral colour for those who fall into the Warm

category and looks sumptuous when paired with purple for an uplifting evening look. SOFT Pewter is a great staple colour for this time of year and your ideal alternative to black. Pair with damson for a soft, elegant look that will see you sail through the season in style CLEAR Rather than something neutral, why not opt for outwear in a stunning shade of evergreen, complemented with a cornflower scarf. A combination sure to brighten up even the gloomiest of days! COOL A patterned top or blouse combining shades of cassis and sky blue will ensure your skin glows and your eyes sparkle. For more information contact Maggie Wright on 99318477 maggiecmb@yahoo.co.uk www.cmbcyprus.com Treat yourself to a colour consultation - 10% off for Grapevine readers. Vouchers available for Valentine’s Day.

Save some money & help Parc by visiting our monthly Saturday Table Top Sale from 10pm till 2am at the Coral Star Restaurant opposite Phillippos Supermarket, Coral Bay. Vendor Tables also available for €10 each call Fiona (96589430) or Pam (99059068) for bookings. Next TT on February 20th Clear out your Clutter Do you have unwanted gifts, bric a brac, clothing, household items etc, then donate them to PARC. Call Jean (96219797) or Julie (99712149) for more details. Get some Exercise Volunteers always needed for the Cat Welfare Programme which incorporates TNR (trap neuter & release) feeding and healthcare. If you could spare the time to take a cat to the vet & back, or provide holiday cover for one of our volunteer feeders it would be much appreciated.

40% Off Frames until the End of February

Eight’s Great! This New Year sees Alternative Hearing’s Suzie and Donald Farrell enter their eighth year of providing quality Hearing Care services in plain English to the residents of Paphos and surrounding areas. So what does 2016 hold for Alternative Hearing? “The only major change is that we have re-located to Peyia, which we are very excited about,” says Donald. “Although just up the road from our previous location, the move has allowed us to establish a purpose-built consultation room, which will be contained within ‘Hearn’s Cards & Gifts’, (formerly UK Foods Direct). A major plus is that there are now no stairs for visitors to negotiate. Ramp access is also provided. On a more personal level, another plus is that my 7km commute from home in Sea Caves will remain the same!” So, other than that, any other changes for the New Year?

Friends’ Hospice Gets Government Support The Government has allocated a grant of €15,000 to The Friends’ Hospice in Paphos in recognition of its work for those in need of palliative care in the widespread region. Since it opened in 2006, the hospice has treated more than 1,100 patients, free of charge, relying on donations, public fund-raising and its five charity shops to maintain its vital services. The six-bed facility is located in a dedicated wing of St George’s Polyclinic in the centre of the town. A report by the Government last year described the hospice’s medical care initiative as “wonderful”. Chris Jones, President of The Friends’ Hospice Foundation, said: “We are very grateful for this grant because it not only supports our work in real terms but also recognises the hospice as a centre of excellence in palliative care on the island. Our medical staff and team of volunteers offer palliative and respite services seven days a week throughout the year to people of every nationality, regardless of their personal financial circumstances.”

“No. We remain committed to providing a high standard of service to all those who already trust Alternative Hearing to look after their hearing care, and be there for those with hearing difficulties whom we are yet to meet! In other words, it’ll be business as usual, and we won’t be ‘spreading ourselves too thin’ by expanding beyond Paphos and surrounding areas. This means that we will be able to maintain the very local nature of the business, which is, we believe, a good thing. I don’t miss the years of endless motorway travel managing Hearing Care services UK-wide during my time as Regional Manager with Scriven’s, (one of the largest Hearing Care providers in the UK). Believe me, the ‘hands-on’ personal service Alternative Hearing offers is Seventy per cent of the hospice’s patients are a vast improvement!” Cypriot with other nationalities making up the balance of those who benefit from its care. Time away from the business finds Suzie tending to their cat colony, which requires commitment, patience, care, and a sense of humour! “Yes, it can be hard work,” says Suzie, “but it’s all worthwhile when you see them playing in the garden, and the ‘snake-deterrent’ talents of Cyprus cats is well known!” Donald still spends his ‘down-time’ playing one of his many bass guitars as part of the local band, Mid-Life Crisis. “Our name is becoming more and more appropriate as the years go by!” he says.

Chris Jones,

To maintain its high standards, The Friends’ Hospice frequently calls upon the expertise of other overseas workers in palliative care institutions to guide and advise.

Jones said: “We are now in the process of recruiting another doctor to strengthen the existing team of two physicians who work with our nurses and volunteers. And none of this would be possible without the widespread So, all-in-all, year eight looks great for Suzie, Donald and Alternative Hearing! goodwill of the general public in supporting our fund-raising endeavours.”

Light of the World by Valerie Morgan

I am writing this month’s message from the UK, where as usual at this time of year it is dark and cold. It’s not until I come back to the UK at this time of year that I realise how much lighter the days are in Cyprus. I’m never sure when I’m back here whether it’s the middle of the night or time to get up, and there are days when it hardly gets light at all. But it’s not as dark as it is in Lapland. I remember a few years ago we took our grandchildren to see Santa right up in the north of Finland. We never saw any real daylight in the 5 days we were there, just a sort of twilight around the middle of the day which lasted about an hour! Living a life in darkness is very hard, which is why Jesus came to the earth to be the Light of the World. In John 8:12 ‘Jesus once again addressed them: ‘I am the world’s Light. No one who follows me stumbles around in the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live in’. The Message. Light is essential to our daily lives; would we try to walk at night on some strange and unfamiliar path? But yet we do, both Christian and non-Christian. Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tight-fisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his girlfriend. ‘Why,’ he exclaimed, ‘when I went courting I never carried one of those things, I always went in the dark.’ ‘Yes,’ the hired man said wryly, ‘and look at what you got!’ Life is much easier if we use God’s light to see our way and His help and advice as to the right path to take. Yes, we can ask the advice of friends or family, but even then, their advice may be clouded by human judgement. God’s advice is totally unbiased, He only wants the best for His children, He can always be trusted to make the right decisions. Our decisions may not always be the right course to take. Which reminds me of a little story, which many of you will have heard before, but I feel it is worth repeating here? While on manoeuvres, a battleship lookout noted a light in the dark, foggy night. After noting the light’s coordinates, the captain recognised his ship was on a collision course with the other vessel. The captain instructed, ‘Signal the ship: We are on a collision course, advise you change course 20 degrees.’ The return signal countered, ‘Advisable you change course 20 degrees.’ The captain signalled, ‘I’m a captain, change course 20 degrees.’ The response was, ‘I’m a seaman second class, change course 20 degrees.’ By this time the captain was furious. His signal curtly ordered, ‘I’m a battleship. Change course 20 degrees.’ The reply: ‘I’m a lighthouse. You make the choice!’ Our world today can seem a very dark place, and we certainly need God’s Light. When Christ lives in us, we become the light of the world, because of Christ IN us…. The Bible tells us that ‘no light should be hidden’. So if you are a follower of Jesus, don’t hide your light. Let it shine for all the world to see. And if you’re not yet a follower of Jesus, join us at Coral Star Restaurant, opposite Philippos Supermarket in Coral Bay, at 10.30am on Sunday mornings. We would love to see you there.

Running to help others

Alan Lovejoy and Lee Hinton who raised more than €1,000 in sponsorship for completing the Cyprus International 4-Day Challenge in the Paphos and Akamas regions. The money will help support The Friends’ Hospice and the Cancer Patients Support Group. Alan and Lee are members of the MOPED (Men of Peyia Eating and Drinking) group who meet monthly for meals in different venues and to donate money to the two charities. This year’s tough 4-Day Challenge, which attracted athletes from around Europe, consisted of individual time trials, town and trail runs and a half-marathon. (photo: Eoin Connolly) © Grapevine • February 2016

The Carnival! by: Michalis D. Papas

Are you not tired of yourself? So, wear your festive clothes and go to the carnival, happening in Limassol and Paphos. Be a mascara and so get away from it all and have a chance to relax from your turbulent life. These days are almost the best of the year because at the same month, on the fourteenth, we celebrate Saint Valentine’s day and so this come as a remedy to every one of you. The medication being LOVE. What I wonder is why Larnaca does not have a carnival, then we would have a treble chance to win relaxation, and certainly be a Cypriot in one Cyprus, being the centre of the Universe. Three days relaxation will be enough to make all of us happy and above all to change clothes and become a mascara. We don’t expect mercy from the dead, because what happen to them has no way of being destructed and certainly that is death. So let the good old days relive and if we had a carnival even in Protaras, it will be even better. Tourism is flourishing and the centre of the world is Cyprus, Patras and Rio. Why then be sad? Better crazy than dead. Sanity is for the wise men and thus the rest are living in a mad house that the soldiers of “peace” are making. A hard time for the Arabian people and a trying time for the Turks. Peace and enjoyment of life are better than bombs of burning jelly (napalm) and hopefully we have avoided the nuclear war. Festive clothes will be everywhere at the shops and do not forget that Spring is here, meaning Summer time for the Britons. Invite all your friends to come to good old jolly Cyprus and the hotels are here to serve them. In the time to come, and is hopefully, we shall have YMCA and YWCA hostels for the young ones and thus, perhaps, the fares will drop, the prices will be reduced and you will not find a better place than here, in Cyprus. Carnival-time then, and the Spring is here, then the Summer and life goes on. Don’t be daft! If you have money spend it and so there will even be an exhibition of paintings from the self taught painters at the Municipal Building of Limassol. Personally speaking I shall not put a painting at that exhibition but I made my contribution by painting a huge tableau for the carnival. Very few will see it but when I am in my grave who cares for communication for the living dead. Do not be mean and enjoy yourself and tell the world that the island in the Sun is open for everybody, and we call it the island of the free. As we hope we will have one Cyprus, one undivided country and we shall be here, up to the doom of the world. Have a happy saint Valentine’s day and have a lovely carnival and do not care about money because it is not money that make a man or woman, as the case may be, but humans made money. So what is worth? Live and live and live and life is for you and me and everyone who is alive. As for the dead? Everlasting will be their memory, but we can’t just live with memories because to day’s life is better than yesterday’s memories. Happy Valentine’s day and do not do anything I wouldn’t do

Cyprus Open Studios We have launched! We would like to welcome you to our brand new Cyprus Open Studios website where you are able to register online for the event that will take place over the first 4 weekends of October 2016. This is where you go: www.cyprusopenstudios.com If you have any questions, please contact us – information below. There are still people who are not familiar with the Open Studios concept and for your convenience, here is a brief explanation. What is Open Studios? A studio or workspace is the place in which artists engage with the act of creation. This space can be sacrosanct to the artist and to be invited in is almost an act of exposing one’s deepest emotions in the village square. It can be uplifting but can also be crushing – it depends entirely on the reaction of the invited guests. This place of creation – or studio – is the space where the artist fights those demons that constantly try to make one feel inadequate, worthless, disappointing, ordinary and downright useless! It is also the space where those demons are slaughtered and put in their place. This can be earthshatteringly climactic and the artist wishes to share the victory with those who enter into the demon-slayer’s den. Thus, the viewer is invited to share the artist’s space, to revel in the outcome of the battle and celebrate the victory. Sometimes these victories are small and at other times, the artists wish to shout their joy from the rooftops. It is up to you, the viewer, to assist in this celebration and the artist, in good faith, opens the studio doors to let you enter. Newly created Cyprus Open Studios – www.cyprusopenstudios.com – replaces the previous Open Studios CY which operated between 2006 and 2011. The new Cyprus Open Studios is in no way related to or connected with the previous organisation or its organisers. It has been created, and is managed by, Maria Etheridge, Marina Emphietzi-Harris and Nora Hadjisotiriou. Maria was passionately involved in previous years, Marina has a rock-solid track record and Nora has a vast knowledge of Public Relations and Marketing. Registration will close on 30 April 2016. It is also envisaged to create an on-line shop on the website where participants will be able to sell their art, but this will take a little time to set up – watch that space! It should all be in place by October. For further information, please make contact on info@cyprusopenstudios.com For English : Maria Etheridge - +357 99 512 959 For Greek : Marina Emphietzi-Harris - +357 99 341 726

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European Capital Of Culture Paphos 2017 Open-Air Factory The last month of winter closes with another cultural programme of the European Capital of Culture – Pafos2017. “World Travellers” are preparing us for the “Stages of the Future” while citizens are being part of the “Community Involvement Programme”. “In Ktima” as part of the project “Peri Poleos” makes its third stop and travels the citizens of Pafos to another historically significant era for the town, Theodoros Terzopoulos presents its method “The return of Dionysos”, auditions intended for Greekcypriots and TurkishCypriots from the director Brian Michaels of the Pafos2017 “Lysistrati” production and a tribute to musician Nikolas Ekonomou comprise February’s cultural events. Wednesday 10th of February 2016 Old Power House, 20:00 Hamlet - National Theatre Live NT Live programme connects Pafos with the best of Royal National Theatre of London and screens the Shakespearean masterpiece Hamlet with the talented Benedict Cumberbatch. The play has received exceptional reviews and has been screened all around the world. The story unfolds as a country arms itself for war and a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death, but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica). Greek and English subtitles Entrance €10 and €7 (students, pensioners) Tuesday 16th of February 2016 Old Power House, 18:00 The Return of Dionysus Theodoros Terzopoulos, creator and director of the play Trojan Women that will be staged in 2017, will present the method he developed under the title “The Return of Dionysus”. This method learning for actors is based both on both theory and practice, and includes exercises that activate the body, the voice, the breath, the use of the language, the rhythm, the entrance on and exit from the stage, as well as one’s presence on it. The presentation is an extension of the Actor’s Workshop – participation by invitation only – which will take place in Pafos. Free Entrance Saturday 27th of February 2016 A´ Ethnarch Makarios III Lyceum, 18:00. A Tribute to Nicolas Economou The European Capital of Culture Pafos2017 and the Musical Lyceum of Pafos present a celebration honouring the great artist, pianist, composer and thinker Nicolas Economou, an important figure of Cyprus cultural scene with his unique and passionate music performances and the Mediterranean and Cypriot elements that characterize his work. The artist had collaborated with the American composer Chick Korea, and released the joint work “On two Pianos”, involving the famous German director Margarethe Von Trotta. After the screening of the documentary the students of the Musical Lyceum will also perform a number of his works on piano and guitar. With the collaboration of ExARTIS Cultural Association Free Entrance Sunday February 28, 2016 Apostolos Pavlos Gymnasium, Pafos 11:00 Alice in Wonderland (2nd performance) The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents within the Cultural Programme of Pafos2017 Organisation a family concert by the Instrumental Ensemble “Allegro Vivace”, based on the work Alice in Wonderland. Production concept and music supervision: Alkis Baltas. Text adaptation: Stella Athineou. Narrator: Petros Georgadjis. Conductor: Yiannis Hadjiloizou. Entrance €5, €3 children under 12 Information: 2693 2017 www.pafos2017.eu