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January 2014

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Upfront Welcome to a brand New Year, let’s hope it brings fresh hope, health and happiness!

Ten things to get your teeth into in January are on p8 to bring a touch of normality back to life after all the festivities and busy times. Dr Vasilios also has some handy tips on p32 which will help to make those New Year Resolutions last longer …

We have lots of articles on food and exercise to get 2014 off to a healthy start. There are some lovely recipes for broad beans from our resident foodie, Cherry Dobbins. Flexibility is featuring high on the agenda at Back to Fitness on p30. And don’t miss Rosemary’s article on p33 if you’re interested in exploring the world of yoga.

Snowgirl Photographed by Bjørn Hovdal

Contents

Don’t forget we have a Holiday, Epiphany, which falls on January 6, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. Western Christians commemorate principally the visit of the Magi to the Baby Jesus, and thus Jesus’ physical manifestation to the Gentiles.

Everything should get back to normal on Tuesday the 7th.

News & Views

2- 9

Food & Drink

10 - 13

Homelife

14 - 18

In Colour

19 - 21

Market Place

22 - 23

Out & About

24 - 25

Wellbeing

26 - 37

Smalls Grapevine Information

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Resolved

by Barbara Strain

January. Time for New Year’s Resolutions. Or for the breaking thereof.

Here’s Time’s list of the ten most popular New Year’s Resolutions: 1. Lose weight/get fit 2. Quit smoking 3. Learn something new 4. Eat healthy/diet 5. Get out of debt/start to save 6. Spend more time with the family 7.

Travel to new places

8. Be less stressed 9. Volunteer 10. Drink less

Of these the first and fourth are unlikely resolutions for this time of year. It’s easy to turn to comfort food on cold wet days and there’s a stock of goodies left over from Christmas; a fridge full of chocolate, unfinished Christmas pudding, the last mince pie. Exercising to keep warm on winter’s days is unlikely to take root if you open the door to go for a run and it’s drizzling, especially if there’s an open fire to tempt you to stay indoors. Better to put off the fitness and diet until the summer.

On the other hand, learning something new is not a seasonal thing. There must be lots you can sign up for in January. Greek classes spring to mind, or how about taking up art? You can always find something educational on the internet.

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Giving up smoking is definitely one you can consider in winter. With the ban on smoking indoors in public places, there’s a good basis. Who wants to stand outside in the cold just to light up a fag? As an extra incentive I can suggest making a bet with a friend as to who lasts the longest without a cigarette. It worked for me 30 years ago when I realised I couldn’t afford to pay up as the stakes were doubled every day.

Whilst giving up smoking came number two, I was surprised to see drinking less at ten on the list of resolutions. Maybe that’s the time of year again? Gotta finish off the Christmas booze.

Need a brandy to keep warm. Or perhaps it’s so obvious as a desirable resolution that people didn’t think about it until the end. Or maybe readers of Time don’t overindulge. Or aren’t entirely honest?

Giving up smoking or drinking means saving money; number five on our list. It depends, of course, on your level of debt as to whether not buying a pack of twenty or a crate of beer will seriously reduce your overdraft. Or every little helps? Of course, getting out of debt is one thing, saving money quite another and cynics amongst us might suggest that there’s little point in having cash in a bank account that makes only minute interest with excessive tax on the proceeds – always supposing nobody runs off with the capital in the first place.

So, resolving to travel to new places may well be out of the question given that we have no money with which to pay for tickets. I suppose we could say that Grapevine readers are all likely to have

travelled to new places, given that most of us have spent much of our lives other than on this island.

The business of having travelled to new places makes spending more time with the family an unlikely resolution given the likelihood of their being a long way away and nobody having the money for visiting. I guess that the Time list contributors were talking about a family living in the same house, or at least in reasonable proximity. Grapevine readers may have to put up with spending time with their nearest and dearest, which may or may not be a good thing.

It could drive you out of the house to fulfil the fitness resolution.

Or you might think about volunteering. That’s something that is easy to do here in Cyprus.

There are so many charities that welcome any sort of support, from working in one of their shops through to manning the phone lines for one of the call centres.

Finally, resolution eight; to be less stressed. Hey, with depriving oneself of all the pleasures, of realising our dire financial state, exhausted from the fitness regime and having seen people far worse off than oneself, to be less stressed is not probable.

Best not to make any resolutions.

Cyprus news Graham’s Cash Magnet Tour Flying High for Charity

How far can you fly on little more than €200? It might just get you from Cyprus to London with a scheduled airline if you’re lucky.

But intrepid fundraiser Graham Burns plans to clock up not far short of 10,000 kilometres on a marathon budgetairline trip which will take him to six European cities in the space of six days ... and it has cost him a mere €205.

Graham, a former Metropolitan Police Special Branch Officer who lives in the Paphos village of Mandria, is planning his mega-journey to raise money for two local registered charities. He hopes to match the distance he will be travelling in cash sponsorship to swell the coffers of the Paphosbased Cancer Patients Support Group and the St Michael’s Hospice Charity.

Graham will set off on his travels next March heading for the Italian city of Milan from Paphos.

His route will take him onward to Vilnius in Lithuania, then to Oslo in Norway, London, the German city of Dusseldorf and, finally, the Italian capitol Rome from where he will return to Paphos after what is likely to be an exhausting six-day airborne trek.

To prove he has hit the ground running at his destinations, he will be buying a fridge magnet at every airport as proof of his arrival and he’s hoping that his efforts will be a magnet for sponsorship from local businesses and individuals alike.

Says Graham: “With the advent of low cost airlines starting to service new and smaller airports I became interested in just how far, how economically and how quickly, in this day and age, you can travel on an extremely tight budget.”

Graham has booked tickets with low-cost airline Ryanair for each individual flight. He explains: “In planning my trip it was a great advantage having Paphos as a Ryanair hub which, incredibly, meant I could travel continuously over seven legs throughout Europe within six days for exactly €205.”

2010, was the first such scheme in Cyprus with an initial membership of 200 households. It now has more than 700 homes registered for the free service. Senior police officers have praised it and, as a result of its success, similar operations are being set up in cities and towns across the island, using the Pegeia operation as a blueprint.

Graham will only spend around 15 hours in the air, but will travel a total of 9,358 kms between airports and is seeking sponsorship for each individual leg of his journey.

Poverty Rising

For further information on how you can sponsor Graham’s Cash Magnet Tour e-mail him at ukggb@yahoo.co.uk

From Cyprus Weekly

A biting recession has seen an increasing number of people in Cyprus become dependent on charity for their meals, new research has revealed.

Neighbourhood Watch goes Online to Fight Crime

by Colm Connolly

Pegeia Neighbourhood Watch now has its own website to help fight against crime and unsocial behaviour in the municipality.

Designed by local resident Gill Allen, the site offers up-to-the-minute news about break-ins and also gives warnings about potential risks to households, based on information given by the police in Pegeia and from intelligence gathered by residents throughout the scheme’s fifteen sectors.

The website www.pegeianeighbourhoodwatch. com was made possible by the support of two companies – Paphos Alarms and Blevins Franks.

As well as detailed advice on protecting homes and property, the clear and easy to follow pages offer vital details about how to contact various emergency agencies. It is intended to be a source of communal contact between people in the area and with those temporarily off the island. To cater for the disparate community, there are pages in Greek, Russian and English.

Keith Allen, Chairman of Pegeia Neighbourhood Watch says, “This provides us with an important tool in our efforts to safeguard our homes and the districts in which we live. Already the site has had numerous hits and offers of congratulations, so it is obviously fulfilling a need in communication and information”.

Pegeia Neighbourhood Watch, introduced in

According to the findings of the Cyprus Institute of Statisticians, 5.7% of the population over 18 years old is dependent on municipal food banks or other charities to eat.

The study also showed that 6.3% of the population between the ages of 36-45 receive the most help, while 62% of people in that category have underage children and are unemployed.

A third finding revealed that 7.4% of Cypriots have admitted to receiving help from the food banks at least once, while the majority of people who receive help are secondary education graduates.

Chairman of the Institute Chrysanthos Savvides said that the smallest dependence on food banks at 2.1% is among the population aged between 18 and 26, as individuals belonging to this age group tend to still be living with their parents.

Residents of rural areas also show lower dependence on food banks (4.8%) than people living in towns, which according to Savvides is due to lack of information and a lack of access for those living in remote areas.

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VANISHING CYPRUS: Poisoned Loans for Cyprus

by Andreas C Chrysafis

While citizens across the Eurozone are squeezed with crippling austerity measures, today’s 28 million unemployed prove that EU policies have not worked for the greater good of the people. Realistically, employment was never a part of the EU master plan but domination was. Fusing independent nations into a supranational corporation controlled by bureaucracy and governed by an unelected commission alongside bankers was the ultimate objective.

Hagel, the philosophical father of Germany (1770 – 1831) wrote: “The people… do not know what they want. To know what one wants is the fruit of profound insight and this is the very thing the “rabble” (common people) lack. We should venerate the State as an earthly divinity. Only the bureaucrat is the true servant and master of the State.”

And so it came to be! The Franco/German “earthly divinity” was borne out of deceit, misrepresentation and lies. The initial idea of a Common Market was excellent but instead, it mutated into an economic, social and political institution. After all, integration was the ultimate master plan; a marriage without divorce!

In a real sense the economic driving force behind EU prosperity failed to provide the financial security promised to all European citizens.

Shoring up the euro currency soon became an artificial process to ensure its stability against world financial markets. But, currency markets cannot be so easily fooled! The US Treasury in its Report to Congress recently lambasted Germany, accusing it of “exporting economic depression to the rest of Eurozone and indeed to the global economy”.

For Cyprus, joining the European Union has been an ill-considered experiment. From an export-driven economy, Cyprus soon regressed into an import consumer market and developed a strong dependency for survival on the fragile tourist economy to boost the nation’s coffers.

Meanwhile, exports to the EU dwindled while imports grew enormously! The result of this disparity produced a volatile economy and turned toxic especially when a deregulated financial sector grew lawless in its pursuit of greater wealth accumulation.

It became most unstable when the stock market opened its doors, which swiftly developed a speculative culture reminiscent to a “wildwild-west” with instant riches for some and hell for others! To this day, nobody has ever been prosecuted or gone to prison for the stock exchange scam that saw thousands of people lose their life’s savings. Without strict regulations and proper controls in place, the problem of economic corruption and “get-rich-quick” obsession escalated with a vengeance.

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as a financial centre. A lame government found itself unable to raise capital on the international market and called in the EU IMF-Troika for a bailout. This was a perfect opportunity for Troika to make its attack against the island for the ultimate control. President Anastasiades and his government decided, without parliamentary authority, to sign over the reins of power to Troika in exchange for a €9 billion loan. This Machiavellian decision entered the Republic into economic chaos never experienced before!

But, who and what are these people that dictate national policies in exchange of loans? They are the new army of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who use loans as weapons to win the battle of the day. They are a dedicated group of merciless young bankers and clever accountants who always work in packs – just like hyenas for the ultimate kill! They are the foot soldiers known as “hackers” or “economic assassins” with one aim in mind; to co-ordinate and colonize nations through loans! Cyprus and Greece are their first victims!

Yet, there were alternatives to avoid Troika’s yoke but were never explored. A good example of that is how the Archbishop of Cyprus simply told them to “keep their hands off the Hellenic bank”.

The Hellenic bank recapitalized through private funds in exchange for share capital rather than allow it to fall into Troika’s hands under the terms of the Resolution (Mnimonio) Agreement.

In fact what happened to Cyprus was a clever collusion in crime by the Commission’s Eurogroup. Germany - of all people - played a pivotal role in its execution and this nation should have known better! If the Cyprus government and its “brilliant” economists had the foresight and courage to cite the London Agreement on German External Debts known as the 1953 London Debt Agreement things could have been very different for Cyprus. The Agreement set a precedent for debt relief for poorer economies but it was never taken up during the loan negotiations between the Cyprus government and Troika.

Incompetent as they were, they probably had never heard of it!

This Debt Relief Agreement negotiated by Western allies (Britain, the USA, France and others) provided an inspiring master plan to help Germany recover financially rather than to destroy it completely. The idea behind the plan prescribed was that a country is more likely to repay its debts through economic recovery rather than economic suppression and stagnation!

For Cyprus, EU-Troika did precisely the opposite.

It destroyed its economy; caused massive recession; suppression; shut down banks; raised taxation and triggered massive unemployment, which will exceed the 100,000 figure by early next year. Contrary to a Europhile-government’s spin to convince citizens otherwise, Troika’s economic colonization stagnated all hopes for recovery!

The final thread of the spiralling web of

conspiracy has not been unravelled yet but it all points to the assumption that Troika’s objectives are to snatch a share of the natural gas and break up the strong banking system on the island – the latter has already been achieved!

Linking what Troika did for Cyprus and what the Allies did for Germany a contrasting picture emerges; one of double standards and sinister complexity! Analytically, Germany’s debts after the war amounted to 38.8 billion marks and the Agreement signed on 27 February 1953 reduced the debt by 14.5 billion, which amounts to a 62.6% reduction. The repayment period was also stretched out over 30 years and allowed Germany to postpone some payments until such time as re-unification. It was decided that the burden of servicing the entire debt, if not reduced, meant that the German economy stood: little chance of a recovery!

The philosophy behind the Agreement was a masterpiece of a road to recovery, and worked wonders. Foremost, the Agreement provided that Germany was able to pay its external debt while maintaining a high level of growth and improving living standards of its population. In fact, it meant that they were allowed to pay back the loan without getting poorer. That was a superb piece of economic strategy that could only benefit both parties!

To achieve this, creditors accepted to: help Germany reduce importation (it imported more than exported – just like Cyprus does); to assist and manufacture at home those goods that were formerly imported (equally help with job-creation); creditors agreed to reduce their own exports to Germany; supported and purchased German exports to restore a positive trade balance; the debt service/export revenue ration, was not to exceed 5% and depended on how much the economy could afford; debt re-payment would derive directly from export revenue income; the Agreement also contained the possibility of suspending payments while conditions were re-negotiated in the event of reduced available resources. On the 3rd of October, 2010 the last payment was made with 69.9 million euros. This payment was considered to be the last one to its creditors.

On comparing what Troika’s rescue plan did for Cyprus it becomes obvious that the signed Resolutions (Mnimonios) were not meant to restore economic stability and growth as the 1953 London Debt Agreement did for Germany, but to colonize the country through poisoned loans.

The result of that decision by the government to accept and sign the terms of the IMF EU-Troika loan means that Cyprus, has now adopted three new masters. Only time will reveal the real truth behind the entire exercise!

Andreas C Chrysafis Author – Writer – Painter www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisAuthor www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisArtGalley

Euro-Elections

by Michalis D. Papas

In a few months you will be asked to vote for your euro-parliament representative. Your euro-member of euro-Parliament. I am not going to say to you whom to vote but I am going to say to you: do not miss the chance to have a voice in this political body (we are an apolitical magazine and therefore there is no way we can or shall interfere with your vote).

The matter of voting will crop up again so we shall have a way of expressing our political beliefs in the Parliament of Europe nostra, and other political bodies. Do not please waste your vote, please go vote and say: better ever than never, meaning that a voter must be a man of integral character as well as his nominee.

Once upon a time I had the idea of becoming a political figure, and so I was a member of many committees, and I had represented our Polytechnic as an observer at the Margate Conference of NUS. I spoke as the last speaker of the congress about the Greek students that suffer many a humiliation by the officers of the Athens’ Junta, and as I remember vaguely I had received many congratulations and a very warm applause. It never came about for me to be a political figure and this is for the best. A great political figure in our family was my father who became the Vice Mayor of the town of Pafos. He never partook in elections but he was, God bless him, always the chosen one because his political beliefs were not very important. He was always above all parties and was somebody who believed in nature, God and above all, the Brotherhood of Man, which meant that he was apolitical. He was a very good free mason too, and a very good Christian, analysing every line of the Holy Bible.

So, I am similar to him, because we have a proverb that you are like your father and your uncle, let his memory be eternal. He has taught us to be apolitical too, one day to be redeemed at the end of our lives. Had I listened to him, I could easily have been a politician, but I have not gone into a party to become a Member of Parliament, but to serve the people whom I love.

This is about my personal position, because everybody asks me why I am not a member of parliament. As the story goes I shall write here a joke.

Here we go: When I was in the UK, I had to take my notes in a briefcase, so I wrote my initials on my handbag, i.e. M.P. When I was on the bus everybody was very friendly and I was always offered a seat. So, I went to the Principal of our Polytechnic, Mr Jones, and asked him “sir, everybody is so friendly towards me everywhere, is it because I am a good student?” He said bluntly, “Dear Michael, your initials are misunderstood as MP, meaning a Member of Parliament, and so, everybody thinks that you are an MP and this is why.”

I am not going to tell you my intentions as to where my vote will go but I am going to stress that if you have one, please use it!

I must complete my article but I will tell you one thing. We want you to be members of the family of Cypriots so, as I have written again, please behave like a Cypriot by taking part in the politics of our country. It is now your second motherland and so, please use your vote and, if you want to, I shall stress again, you may one day decide that you want to become a euro-member of Parliament and you have the right to represent us in this Parliament!

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Diary 0f events January

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

10 Things to do in January 1 Review presents and hostess gifts Of course your friends and family love you and were grateful for your hospitality, but no doubt you don’t really need all the tokens of affection you received.

Hold on to what you love, but get rid of the rest by dropping it off at your favourite charity shop.

fix them yourself, but if you can’t, get rid of them now and use this as an excuse to go shopping again.

There will no doubt be serious bargains to be had.

2 Tapers, tea lights, scented...

Candles make the season and since you’ve probably gone through a whack of them, replace your stock now. They don’t have a shelf life so it’ll be one less thing to shop for next year.

8 Take care of your dinner party accessories Polish the silver and pack it away carefully. Check table linens for small holes before washing them and putting them away. Don’t bother putting them away if they need to be mended. It’s easier to take care of this stuff now, rather than adding it to your to-do list when you’re in the throes of getting ready for the next holiday.

3 Move the furniture You may be surprised what you find there. Take the cushions off sofas and chairs, vacuum along the wall behind the furniture and then turn your attention to the inside of the furniture itself.

4 Sort your CDs Are there songs or compilations you wish you’d had at your last get-together? Are there CDs you just never listen to anymore? Now’s the time to get rid of those and make a list of the titles you want to add to your collection.

5 Clean out the fridge All those half bottles that you use only for special occasions… Why hold on to them? Either plan menus around them or get rid of them and don’t feel guilty about it.

6 Inspect your seasonal decorations When you put them away, look for missing hooks or broken bits on balls and wreaths. You can probably

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7 Restock the drinks cabinet You may have used up a lot over the festivities so now’s the time to re-stock.

9 Deal with your pictures Take that film in if you used a traditional camera or download the precious ones if you’ve gone digital.

If you wait till after the next celebration, you’ll feel overwhelmed by them all. Sit down now and edit the great ones from the less-than-stellar and make a plan for them all. As you create a file, e-mail them to people who were in the shots, as a way of saying thank you.

10 Send thank-you cards Keeping on top of holiday notes can be tough when you’re in the middle of planning, celebrating and shopping. But now that things have slowed down, there’s more time to draft short missives of gratitude.

Do it -- you’ll feel good about it.

Remember if you would like to publish your event please send us details before the 15th of the preceding month and we will put them in the Grapevine

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

NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

RegularS

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

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

Al-Anon family groups. Tel 97-699256 alanonpaphos@yahoo.com Alzheimer Self Help Group, tel. 26-621530 Bereavement Support Group, tel. 99-312662, 99-224147, 99-175510 or 99-541278 Cancer Patients Support Group, Coffee Morning, tel. 26-654007

LATIN PARISH OF PAPHOS

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

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

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

PAPHOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

We welcome you to worship with us at 10.30am each Sunday. We are now at the former Welcome Inn, 12 Adamantiou Korai St, Paphos. Tel, Allan Hodgson 96-217416, servant@pcfi.com

THERE IS A REFORMED CHURCH IN LIMASSOL

Where the message of Christ’s saving power & love is proclaimed & the Biblical view of His Kingdom taught.

All are welcome. International Evangelical Church (Reformed), 352 St. Andrew’s Street, 1st floor (near the Municipal Gardens) Services 10.30am Sunday, Bible study 7pm Wednesday. Tel. 99-384742 or email: iec.limassol@gmail.com for more info

CHRIST EMBASSY CHURCH

Invites you to join them for praise and worship each Sunday at 9.00am at Mesogi Council Offices. Holy Communion is celebrated on first Sunday of each month.

Tel. 99-757138

New Friends Coffee Morning,

Coral Star Restaurant 10am Thurs, Coral Bay, Paphos

The Pajero Club of Paphos, www.pajeroclubofpaphos. com

Chicago Bridge, tel. 26-937551 or 99-557829 Children’s Craft Workshops, Saturdays 10am, tel. 99-079194

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

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

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

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

Happy Valley Hash House Harriers, tel. 99-434794

Cyprus Samaritans, tel. 77-777267, Freephone 80007773

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

Diabetes Support Group, tel. 99-861279

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

99-645338

Duplicate Bridge, twice weekly at 6.45pm, tel. 26-912964 Easy Strollers Walking Group, suehampson1971@aol.com Fitness for Life, tel. Yvonne 99-034576 Harmony Ladies at Angelikas, Chloraka Coast Road. Second Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm.

Man City Cyprus Limassol, tel. 99-130711 or 99-812393 RAFA Aphrodite Branch Meeting. Tel 99-298723 Royal Logistic Corps Association, tel. 25-717002

Jukebox Jiving, tel. 96-349276

Table Tennis at UKCA, tel. Antonio 99-334706

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

The Limassol Ladies Club, tel. 99-951910

Line Dancing, Jane tel. 99-762047

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

Line Dancing, Frank tel. 99-424965 P.A.S.Y.K.A.F. (Paphos Bereavement Support Group - Saying Goodbye), tel. 99-312662

The Royal British Legion, tel. 25-315313

Larnaca Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 24-645523 or 99-344339

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

Antidote Theatre Workshops, tel. 24-822677 or www.theatreantidote.com

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Larnaca,

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

Arsenal Cyprus Larnaca, tel. 99-015699

Tel. 24-651327

Paphos Writers Group, tel. Nikki 99-012601 or see

Chicago Bridge Club, tel. 97-671192

www.paphoswritersgroup.com

Dhekelia Sailing Club, www.dhekeliasailing.com

Int. Evangelical Church, Larnaca, Tel. 24-652331

St Barnabas’ Anglican Church Limassol

Opposite the Old Hospital. Sunday Communion at 10am with Junior Church & monthly 11+ group on 2nd Sundays. Scottish Country Dancing, tel. 99-298512 Tel. Derek on 96-612371 stbac@spidernet.com.cy Sequence Dancing, Tues Afternoons. Tel, 99-750332 or email www.stbarnabas-cyprus.com

GERMAN-SPEAKING LUTHERAN Church in Paphos

mgbennett1@yahoo.co.uk

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

Tel. 26-270619. Please confirm venue.

Short Mat Bowling, tel. 99-983684 or 26-960522

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

Singles Sunday Lunch Club, tel. 99-754078

Int. Christian Fellowship (East), Limassol

Pissouri Anglican Group

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

Duplicate Bridge, tel. 97-671192 Line Dancing, tel. 99-108391 Rubber Bridge, tel. 99-581827

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

St John Ambulance, British Forces Overseas, Dhekelia, tel. 99-378054

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

The Royal British Legion, Larnaca Branch, www.rbllarnaca.org

Markets, Charity Shops & Car Boot Sales

Table Tennis, Thursday evenings, tel. 26-652763

Paphos Area

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

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

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

Aladdins Cave Charity Shop, tel. 99-927452 The Duckpond, tel. 99-875217 or 99-090253 Paphiakos Car Boot Sale, every Saturday, tel. 99-151996 Paphiakos Book Shop, Tremithousa, tel 99-771763 Paphiakos Peyia Shop, tel. 26-622828 Paphiakos, Shop No.1, Kato Paphos, tel. 26-910325 Paphiakos, Shop No.2, Kato Paphos, tel. 26-942894 Paphiakos, Polis Shop. Judy 99-223572.

Craft Market, Thur 9-2, Coral Star, Coral Bay, tel. 99-387311

Full Moon This Month January 15th

Farmers Market. First Sunday of every month 10am – 2pm. Tel 99 993412 or 96 425879

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

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Traditional Phidias

by Cherry Dobbins

Once upon a time most of the restaurants around Paphos specialized in traditional Cypriot mezes of home-made foods. Now we have a great variety of restaurant types and traditional mezes are not as common as they were.

would have been over in half the time.

Phidias Taverna at Coral Bay is offering a selection of mezes: meat, fish, mixed and seasonal. Although the idea of offering different types of meze is not traditional it does mean you can choose to suit your pocket. The seasonal meze is the most expensive at €19.50 and is in the time-honoured style of good home cooking with plenty of fresh produce.

Kebab came next and then a plate of lamb chops and chicken pieces well sprinkled with parsley. We were all now replete but Phidias insisted that we try his kleftico that had been slowly cooking in a wheelbarrow at the back of the premises. Although we really should have refused we could not resist a taste. We were glad that we did as it was the real thing, soft and tender and full of flavour.

I had avoided eating there ever since some friends of mine told me that they had told Phidias the story of ‘The Great Train Robbery’. They concluded it by telling him that my father had been one of the robbers. Why they thought this was funny or whether he believed them I do not know but I stayed away and missed out on some good food.

They took our request seriously and it was some time later that they brought out fillet of fish and a dish of excellent calamari. The latter was very tender and had a light and crispy batter.

Feeling warm and cosy we stayed chatting with Phidias whilst we finished our wine and then rather than leave we ordered Gaelic coffees for Ann-Marie and I, and Jack Daniels for Tim. It had been a very pleasant evening with some great food. We shall, no doubt, go back again.

Ann-Marie, Tim and I finally visited on a wet and chilly December evening when most people had obviously decided to stay at home. We were made welcome and quickly seated at a table large enough to accommodate the seasonal meze I had ordered beforehand.

Phidias also offers an a la carte menu and live music on Friday evenings. The taverna is just before the Coral Bay roundabout. Turn into the parallel side road by Hearn’s bookshop and it is at the end of the row.

We chose a red wine called ‘Elouza’ which is made from a blend of grapes including Maratheftiko. This arrived and very shortly afterwards the first tray of food was served. The village salad contained a good variety of greenery, feta cheese, tomatoes and olives. This was accompanied by tahini, olives with coriander, good chunks of beetroot, tzatziki and toasted bread with olive oil and herbs that was positively yummy. The taramasalata was home-made and certainly an improvement on the shop bought variety but I do not think I will ever really take to it.

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We had barely made an inroad into these dishes when a plate of tasty stuffed mushrooms arrived. This was closely followed by a plate of keftedes and then a large platter of grilled aubergines, loukanika, halloumi and lountza. We had to request a slow down as we prefer to spend two or three hours eating a meze whilst chatting and drinking. At the speed it was coming the meal

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The Alkaline Diet

by Cherry Dobbins

January is a month that we often consider a new diet regime. It may be to energise ourselves for the good of our health or simply to lose some of the Christmas calories.

The popular diet of 2013 was ‘The Alkaline Diet’, sometimes called the alkaline ash, alkaline acid or acid ash diet. It was written up in the reputable press such as The Daily Telegraph and Marie Claire magazine and taken up by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham. It is a diet for good health and may help with a few medical problems.

It is based on the idea of eating foods that leave an alkaline ‘ash’ behind in our bodies after digestion. Meat, poultry, cheese, fish, eggs and grains leave an acidic ‘ash’ behind. An alkaline ‘ash’ remains after eating fruit and vegetables.

This is with the exception of cranberries, prunes and plums. Although citrus fruits appear acidic the ‘ash’ they leave behind is alkaline. It is generally recommended that you eat 20% of the acidic foods to 80% of the alkaline and so balance the foods. If you wish to try the diet there are many charts available on the internet explaining where the common foodstuffs come on the scale. For instance, potatoes without their skins are fairly acidic whilst potato skins are reasonably alkaline. Fizzy drinks and alcohol are seriously acidic but ginger tea is slightly alkaline.

The aim of the diet seems to be to make our bodies less acidic. Scientists use a pH scale to measure acids and alkalines. On the scale 0 is totally acidic, 7 is neutral and 14 is totally alkaline. Our stomachs have to be acidic to digest our food and a healthy stomach has a pH of 1.35 to 3.5. Our blood, on the other hand, must be slightly alkaline with a pH of 7.35 to 7.45. Our bodies regulate this and what we eat does not affect the stomach acid or the blood alkalinity.

What our diet does affect is the pH of our urine. A less acidic urine is likely to lower the risk of kidney stones and urinary infections. There is also positive speculation that it can help slow bone loss and therefore help with osteoporosis. Clinical studies have proved that people eating a diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and who hydrate properly have lower rates of cancer and other diseases. However they are doubtful that it has anything to do with the pH of the urine.

Beware the Kalikantzari!

by Demetris Georgiades

If you witness your Cypriot neighbours’ children throwing bits of meat onto the roof of their home, you would be wrong to think that they’ve taken a liking to attracting rats.

What they are doing is abiding by an age-old New Year’s tradition in Cyprus and Greece. The tradition holds that Kalikantzari, ugly, filthy creatures, slightly reminiscent of trolls, though with very long, sharp toenails, come up from the centre of the earth shortly after Christmas and New Year’s Day are celebrated in order to disrupt order, have fun and generally raise havoc in people’s homes and lives. Their long toenails are used to cut and maim anyone who gets in the way of their mischief. By offering meat to them, the hope is that the always hungry Kalikantzari will gather the small bits of meat or sausage and quickly scurry back to their home in the earth’s core, where they will spend the year feasting on their spoils. (They must have small appetites or be very stingy, many non-believers have commented!)

Legend says that in some villages, children born during the Christmas holidays would have their toenails cut as closely as possible in order to guarantee that they would not grow up to become Kalikantzari. Despite their reputation for mischief, the creatures are generally described as being benevolent by all variations of the legend.

No-one should attempt this or any other diet if they have, or suspect they have, any medical issues that require monitoring by a doctor, without first consulting with their doctor.

The Daily Telegraph site is at www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/ recipes/9189022/Eat-thealkaline-way-recipe If you are searching the web for alkaline diets or any other diet please be aware that there are many disreputable sites out there. Sites where a single product is advertised will be a site written by the company producing that product. The information will be slanted towards selling that product. Sites that claim that they and only they have discovered something new are very suspect as any true medical research has to be in the public domain and tested. Conspiracy theories that doctors and/or governments are not telling something are just laughable.

NEVER subscribe to a site for information on a diet or for recipes. All the evidence shows that it is very easy to subscribe but almost impossible to stop the payments. If you have done so and are experiencing difficulties you must cancel the subscription at your bank and change your card number.

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Broad Beans for January

by Cherry Dobbins

Broad Beans on Toast This recipe by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall made me realise that ‘beans on toast’ really was a dish to be reckoned with.

750g smallish broad beans

Bean and Tuna Salad small handful green beans, halved and blanched large handful broad beans, cooked and cooled

150g pancetta or bacon lardons

handful cooked kidney beans, borlotti beans or Foules Mesdames

1 small bunch spring onions, sliced

6 cherry tomatoes, halved

2 tbsp rapeseed oil (I used olive oil)

handful washed and torn rocket

juice of ½ lemon

can of tuna, drained

salt and pepper

Dressing:

2 slices of toasted sourdough bread (I used a seedy German bread instead.)

1 tbsp wholegrain mustard

1. Pod the beans and divide into larger and smaller beans.

zest and juice of 1 lemon

Instead of pancetta you may ask the deli counter to slice some local streaky bacon thickly. You can then cut this into small strips. If it is difficult to find the Parmesan, try using the local Kefalotiri cheese. To make it vegetarian leave out the pancetta and add peas and courgettes.

3 tbsp olive oil

225g podded broad beans

1. Place the salad ingredients in a salad bowl and toss lightly to distribute evenly.

salt and pepper

2. Put the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously.

1 tsp olive oil

2. Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the larger beans. Allow to boil for 1 minute and then add the smaller beans. Cook for a further 2 minutes or until you see the skins of the larger beans begin to split.

3. Drain the beans and if any of the larger beans appear to be too thick-skinned you can pop out the inner bean for use alone.

4. Heat the frying pan over a medium high heat.

Add a small dash of oil followed by the pancetta or bacon. When it starts to crisp, add the spring onions and cook for a further minute.

5. Add the beans to the pan and toss to combine.

6. Season with the lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Spoon the beans and juices onto the toast and serve.

Bougouri with Broad Beans, Peas and Fetta 225g bougouri 4 tbsp olive oil 225g fresh or frozen broad beans 225g fresh or frozen peas 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered a good handful of fresh mint, chopped 170g feta cheese 1. Make up the bougouri according to the instructions on the packet.

2. Cook the broad beans and peas in lightly salted, boiling water for 4 minutes. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well. Remove any tough skins from the beans.

3. Stir the beans and peas into the bougouri and then gently fold in the tomatoes and mint.

4. Season the oil and gently fork into the mixture.

½ tbsp honey

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to mix.

I love this mixture, with the rocket served separately, as a sort of stir fry. I boil rice and then stir the salad and rice together in a wok to heat it all through. Add a handful of chopped coriander and there is supper out of lunch!

Linguine of Broad Beans, Peas and Parmesan A recipe by Neil Haydock, chef at Fifteen Cornwall in Bath. Use whatever pasta you prefer. For a treat I use the frozen village ravioli with halloumi.

1 packet of Linguini 250g shelled broad beans 250g shelled peas – use frozen if not available 100 ml olive oil 150g good Parmesan cheese sea salt black pepper 1. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until just al dente, drain.

2. Cook the beans and peas till just al dente, about 4 minutes, and then mix with the pasta.

Add the olive oil, season and grate over the Parmesan.

3. Serve immediately.

Risotto with Broad Beans and Pancetta A great ‘Good Housekeeping’ recipe.

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125g pancetta cut into small strips 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 litre, approx. vegetable stock 225g arborio rice 150 ml dry white wine 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp chopped tarragon (I omit)

5. Crumble the feta over the top and serve.

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50g unsalted butter

freshly grated Parmesan cheese to serve 1. Add the beans to a pan of lightly salted boiling water and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and refresh under the cold tap.

Remove any tough skins.

2. Melt half the butter with the olive oil in a large pan. Add the pancetta and cook until golden, then add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened and translucent, stirring from time to time.

3. Meanwhile, in another pan bring the stock to a simmer.

4. Add the rice to the onions and stir well to coat in butter.

5. Pour in the wine and continue to stir over a low heat until it evaporates.

6. Start adding the stock a ladleful at a time, stirring as you go and waiting for the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. This will probably take about 20 minutes but begin tasting before. The risotto should have a dense creamy consistency but the individual grains of rice should be distinct and firm to bite.

7. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the broad beans and remaining butter. Season with pepper and a little salt if needed. Stir in the chopped herbs and serve immediately topped with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan.

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Trees

by Barbara Strain

Buying Trees

There are lots of trees available from the larger Garden Centres around the island. It is possible to buy a small sapling, which in time will grow to a full size tree, or to buy trees already fully grown. The latter cost more and may be more susceptible to mishandling when planting out.

If you aren’t familiar with some of the more exotic species that grow in Cyprus, it’s a good idea to have a look at the end-product before you buy.

Study the size and shape to see if it will fit in with your long term plans.

Palm trees are a popular garden feature, but do be warned that the common Washingtonia grows to about 18 metres, with leaves only at the top. This is fine if you have a large garden, but the effect is negative in a tiny plot. Instead choose the Chamaerops, which has similar leaves, but grows only 1-4 metres and has a good rounded shape.

Oleander (Nerium oleander) can look pretty, and comes in shades of pinks and purples, but it’s not a ‘friendly’ tree as all parts of the tree are toxic.

The so-called yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) has the disadvantage of unattractive fruit, which drops messily to the floor. However, it must be said that both will grow well in just about any conditions. Cupressus, the tall slender fir trees, are effective in larger gardens, and they can be clipped to act as a windbreak, or for a formal hedge.

All varieties of fig (ficus) are to be found on the island. The weeping fig (ficus benjamina) will grow in pots, but can reach 8 metres if left to its own devices.

Ficus elastica, the rubber tree, will also reach this height - a surprise to visitors from northern Europe, used to seeing rubber trees as indoor plants. Ficus carica, the edible fig is handy if you like your garden to be productive and not just pretty. There are several varieties available, with different characteristics and harvesting seasons that can vary. Fig trees grow quickly and easily, but dropping fruit is a nuisance.

Apples used only to be grown at higher altitudes, but new varieties have been introduced that grow close to sea level. The Anna variety is especially suitable

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for coastal areas. The quality of the apples produced improves after about five years.

Peaches, nectarines and apricots are reasonably easy to grow to produce edible fruit. So are the citrus family. It’s always fun to be able to garnish that gin and tonic with lemon freshly picked from your own tree. They also have the advantage of keeping their leaves throughout the year.

Bay trees are also evergreen, and can be grown in containers and trimmed to any desired size and shape. Olives, which are undemanding as an ornamental tree, are rarely a success for olive production in a small garden. An almond tree can be guaranteed to produce a few edible nuts in the autumn.

Although you will see olives, figs and the like growing in the countryside without any irrigation, in your garden you will find that both the quality and quantity of fruit borne will improve dramatically with regular watering, especially in coastal areas. Always remember when buying a tree (or any garden plant in Cyprus) that our climate is such that tiny acorns can become mighty oaks very quickly. This is something to be particularly cautious about if you are not a permanent resident. There can be few things more frustrating than arriving back at your holiday home after six months to find that your front door is blocked by a full grown palm tree.

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Expectations: 2 hrs Twice a week with small recompense /month and free use of space to grow your personal vegetables, salads herbs etc.

Only for long term serious couple with the desire to work in an environment filled with peace and harmony, within a holy and healing garden.

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UK Inheritance Tax Planning

by Mark Davies, The Fry Group

The thought that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will take Inheritance Tax (IHT) out of assets earmarked for the family on death is an unsavoury thought. The good news is that UK Inheritance Tax is avoidable, but this requires planning. Despite the tax being avoidable the annual tax take in the UK from Inheritance Tax (IHT) continues to rise. So how do you plan to avoid UK IHT? Only UK domiciles (people whose home is the UK) and UK situated assets are assessed to UK IHT. Correspondingly people who were originally UK domiciles who now see Cyprus as their long-term home can assert a domicile of choice in Cyprus and avoid UK IHT. There are a range of factors when assessing the validity of a non-domicile claim however it is easier than many people believe to assert a domicile of choice outside of the UK and qualified tax advisers including The Fry Group provide a domicile service, which formally assesses the strength of non-domicile claims. Importantly it is possible to plan to assert non-domicile.

Factors that affect a non-domicile claim include ties to the UK such as continued membership of golf and other clubs. An issue specific to Cyprus is the lack of burial space and the fact that cremation is not possible here.

Fortunately it is possible to be cremated in the UK without affecting a non-domicile claim, but reservation of a burial plot in the UK will mean an individual will retain a UK domicile of origin.

If a strong claim for a domicile of choice in Cyprus can be made it is important to remove taxable assets from the UK. These include UK property, which importantly people can own and still assert a domicile of choice in Cyprus. If UK property is retained provided the value does not exceed the available nil rate band of £325,000 per person (£650,000 per married couple) then no tax will be payable. For larger properties it is possible to transfer the ownership outside of the UK using trust planning.

UK shares, Investment Trusts and UK insurance policies will be assessed to UK IHT but can be sheltered by transferring them offshore. In this regard UK shares will require the use of a trust or other structure. UK based collective investments are specifically exempt from UK IHT if held by nondomiciles.

For those who cannot or do not wish to shed their UK domicile there are a range of IHT planning options which can be employed.

For those who are financially secure enough, using annual gifting exemptions and/or gifting excess disposable income immediately removes assets from assessment.

Lump-sum gifts also work, but it takes seven years before gifts cease to be assessable. Importantly for gifting to be effective the person making the gift cannot have access to the capital or income in the future and for many this makes gifting unattractive.

For those who either cannot afford or do not wish to make outright gifts there are a range of planning options, these include discounted gift trusts whereby income can still be enjoyed by the original owner while the capital value can be removed from IHT assessment.

IHT remains an avoidable tax and there are a range of planning options dependant on the individual’s requirements and circumstances. The Fry Group have financial planning, tax, estate and trust specialists to assist in reducing liabilities.

For a free copy of The Fry Group’s Guide to Inheritance Tax Planning please e-mail adele.paine@thefrygroup.co.uk quoting - Grapevine Free IHT offer.

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Top Quotes - An Update Do you remember where you were when you heard about JFK? The 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F Kennedy, the 35th President of the U.S.A, reminded me of this old question.

I was only 2 years old at the time so don’t remember personally where I was (probably in a play pen or a pram somewhere I guess) but it doesn’t surprise me that people who were around at the time still vividly recall what they were doing when they heard this shocking and appalling news.

This also got me to thinking about the first televised election debate which featured John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon and had taken place three years earlier in September 1960.

What is interesting about this is that radio listeners (who formed a much larger percentage of the audience in those days) felt that Nixon had won the debate convincingly. Television viewers, however, who were able to see silent but damning beads of sweat on Nixon’s ageing brow felt that the young Democrat had won, (as indeed he went on to). I think this may have been the beginning of today’s obsession with appearance and the priority of looks over logic, style over substance.

In the 2010 UK election, which featured televised debates for the first time (never slow to follow the Americans, us Brits) I became very concerned about what the post broadcast polls seemed to tell us about voters. There was no doubt that Nick Clegg looked good on the telly, but it was how influential mere appearance seemed to be that worried me. The Lib Dems had little by way of policy but their handsome, clean-cut leader seemed to be winning votes simply for having a nice smile!

So where am I going with all this – well the point is this – appearances can be deceptive and this is never truer than when buying insurance.

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That smooth talking, smart suited, laptop tapping salesman may look good but will he (or she) be there for you once the sale has been made and is what you’ve bought really as good as he (or she) said it was?

Here at TopQuotes we have built our business by sticking to so called “Old Fashioned” values of service, expertise, integrity and knowledge. We are not interested in selling huge volumes of low cost motor insurance - we are here for the long run and whilst we may be beaten on price sometimes, we will never be beaten on service.

So when your next insurance renewal is due, contact TopQuotes and experience a new level of service.

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Spam and Chips

by Barbarian

Nobody who uses any sort of computer can have failed to notice it; anything with a silicon chip will attract the unwanted messages called spam. It is difficult to protect yourself, but always worth a try. Filtering out your spam may do more than save you the inconvenience of unwanted mail – it could stop a virus threat.

Even if you buy a spam filter program, there are likely to be some messages that slip by. Amongst the most common are those email petitions and forwards sent on from your friends and relatives.

Some may seem innocuous, just forwarding jokes or cartoons, whilst others suggest that you can really help someone in need.

You should be aware that there is likely to be a catch in these. The host – the originator – of the email may be using an email tracker program that means they will get a copy each time the email is forwarded, thus giving them a list A phishing attack takes place when someone masquerades as someone else to of actual email addresses. The host does have a use for this information; they trick you into sharing personal or other sensitive information with them, often can sell on the names and cookie tracking information to telemarketers and through a fake website. Malware - malicious software - is a program that gets spammers who can then target you on the data found in the cookies. You can installed on your machine, often without your knowledge, and is designed to end up with even more spam and the worst case scenario is that there may be a virus in some of those emails. harm your computer or potentially steal information from your computer.

You should also remember that governments and other organisations do Although there are several good anti-spam programs available to download or on disc from a computer shop, the first place to look for protection is your not accept petitions by email that have merely been forwarded. If you feel strongly about a cause, look for an official petition that will require your full web browser. address and a ‘signature’ .

In Microsoft Outlook the Junk E-mail Filter is turned on by default, and the To avoid spam in the future, you should follow some simple rules: protection level is set to Low. This level is designed to catch only the most obvious junk e-mail messages. You can make the filter more aggressive, but Never respond to unsolicited email, including not accepting an invitation if you do it may catch legitimate messages. Any message that is caught by the to reply with the word ‘remove’ or similar phrase. That’s just a clever way Junk E-mail Filter is moved to the Junk E-mail folder. of encouraging any sort of reply, which in turn means they have your information.

Google Chrome’ s settings provide for you to tick to enable phishing and Spam takes many forms. There are the straightforward ones, offering male enhancement or arthritis cures, to ‘ phishing’ frauds and malware programs.

malware protection. This will place any questionable emails into your spam folder. Google Safe Browsing will send you an instant alert whenever the browser detects that the website you’ re going to may be harmful.

Yahoo Mail automatically filters suspected spam messages to your Spam folder. SpamGuard, included free with Yahoo Mail, employs machine learning to constantly learn and improve filters that block spam and other malicious emails you do not want to see.

Avoid displaying your email addresses in public places or online directories.

Never sign up with sites that promise to remove your name from spam lists: though there are some legitimate sites, most are address collectors used by spammers.

Also, to help protect your contacts from the spammers, always delete all previous names from valid emails before you forward them. Send your bulk emails as BCC, so that the details of your friends’ email addresses are not given away to anyone who receives a forwarded message.

You should check the spam/junk folder from time to time to make sure that they are not legitimate messages that you want to see. You should also be able Protect yourself; protect your mates. to mark those as not being spam so they will go into your inbox in the future.

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Property Tax Changes

by Sam Orgill

Cyprus UK Tax Planning 4 EXPAT

The UK Chancellor George Osborne introduced in his Autumn Statement new Property Tax Proposals for non-residents of the UK. From 2015 capital gains tax will be charged for non-residents at the same rate as for UK citizens selling commercial or rented property. That means between 18 and 28% tax liability on UK investment property for Expats.

What steps should the retired Expat, professionals and business people living and working abroad be taking to protect UK property assets from the taxman. You may think you have done what you can, but 2014 offers a year of opportunity to avoid tax.

Low Tax UK UK has long been a low tax location for international investors and business people. The reason the London property prices have been so high for so many years is that foreign investors can buy UK property and sell without any capital gains tax, even if not their main residence. This has inflated London and south east property prices during the last 5 decades.

It’s also made UK property investment an excellent choice with the addition of generous personal allowances for expats. Now the arrangements need reviewing to avoid any potential new liabilities arising.

Non Residence Tax Changes In the UK Autumn review by the UK taxman Capital Gains tax will now be a liability when selling any property in the UK where the owner is nonresident. This will apply from April 2015 sales, but not property sales before, or transfers and arrangements to capitalise the gains.

This does not affect UK residents who sell their own and main residence, but that luxury for non-resident expats is likely to disappear if they claim nonresident status. Without Tax Planning action expats will be caught in a tax trap an unable to avoid the new capital gains tax up to 28%.

Tax Heaven Double taxation agreements operate between most countries and Cyprus. The existing double taxation agreement between the UK and Cyprus works on a residence basis for income & gains tax. Leave the UK today and stop paying UK tax 4 Cyprus tax tomorrow.

This currently gives Cyprus a tax heaven status for retired expats with a flat 5% pa tax in Cyprus. This generally is not applied to worldwide assets allowing tax-free offshore investment - including avoiding tax on rental property in the UK by use of allowances.

Look Forward and Anticipate Things may be the same but they may change. By reviewing how you hold assets – property, investments, pensions, business - from the UK taxman you can remove any new capital gains liability. Remember no tax legislation has ever been retrospective, by acting now you can continue to enjoy life in a tax heaven.

Seven Top Asset Protection Tax planning questions you should ask yourself are; 1. Make a Will to protect all property assets in each country 2. Look Forward – minimise inheritance tax and CGT by gifts to family?

3. Create a separate investment company to own and dispose of property in the future 4. Sell property or transfer to take the Capital Gain in 2014 before the new tax applies 5. Reduce tax paid on UK property rental income when offshore 6. Make use of a Family Trust to protect your assets, secure returns and tax efficient?

Look Forward – Plan Ahead Asset Protection is about making simple financial plans. ProACT’s Private Client Advisers are independent experts in financial planning and are able to implement low cost, value driven Taxation, Trust and Insurance solutions.

Act now, protect assets to potentially save your family many thousands in tax worldwide. The questions are the same but the answers are different.

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Neuro Linguistic Programming What is Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)? NLP has been widely recognized as a series of tools that enable significant improvement in the quality of life according to a person’s desired change. It is broadly a method for understanding the operations of the human mind. NLP allows people to model excellence, creatively solve problems and most importantly, improve communications.

As Bill Gates said “We used tools in the past to leverage our muscles. We use tools today to leverage our minds” If we can understand how highly successful people for example organise their thoughts to arrive at a particular result then we can alter our own thoughts to achieve a similar result. This ability to understand and learn is termed modelling and NLP is an effective approach to modelling behaviour change and performance excellence.

As an example many people live their lives struggling to end bad habits, negativity and stress, NLP tools can be used to alter the thought process which surrounds these habits and provide possible solutions. Imagine high performance athletes where a small percentage improvement would mean the difference between Gold and Bronze. Apply this metaphor to your own issue, do you desire an improvement in your motivation to study, work, exercise? Do you wish for an improvement in communication with a colleague, spouse or your children? Naturally NLP can teach you methods to target the gold standard instead of settling for the bronze.

“Whether or not you think you can or you can’t, you are right” - Henry Ford Interpersonal communications can be a challenge faced by us all, whether professionally with a boss, peers, subordinates or customers or in our personal lives. Challenges in communication no matter who they are in relation to, usually stem from the innate desire to elicit a specific outcome, consciously (“I need to make this sale”) or sub consciously (“I want my spouse to understand me”). Whether it be a doctor talking to a patient or a sales person in car showroom talking to a prospective purchaser, the more effective we are at understanding how a person communicates the

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more effective we will be in tailoring our own language and behaviour to reach a desired outcome. NLP models the communications style of the very best communicators, (Yes, everyone has a communication style; your boss, your spouse, your child, everyone you meet!), by understanding how to communicate effectively according to each style you can limit misunderstandings and encourage positive communication.

In summary, NLP in its most simple form will allow you to organise your work and life, manage your mindset and to communicate effectively to reach where you want to go.

This amazing life changing tool is now available in Cyprus delivered by two experienced NLP Trainers, married Grandparents Manjeet and Colin Whitehead who now have a home in Cyprus. Their full bio’s and a considerable amount of further information on NLP can be seen at www. ultimateperformancesolutions.com Both have extensive experience in the corporate world, Colin is currently a coach to 12 CEO’s and Manjeet, an NLP master trainer, is additionally a hypnotherapist and EFT Trainer. Both trainers use their techniques to focus on helping people from all walks of life improve the quality of their lives.

Has the Pound Peaked?

by Daniel Wray

The recent strong run for the pound seems to have hit a stumbling block.

With mid-market rates climbing above 1.20 for a sustained period, and briefly above 1.21, the pound looked set to break the key resistance level of 1.20 once and for all and potentially push on through to new levels not seen for a year.

This changed pretty quickly, however, on the back of the Central Banks’ decisions, both the Bank of England (BOE) and the European Central Bank (ECB), deciding to keep interest rates on hold. These decisions prompted euro strength as there had been rumours that the UK economy could afford an interest rate increase in the near future whilst the ECB had alluded to cutting their cash rate to a negative. The fact that the latter, in particular, didn’t materialise, saw some confidence ebb back into the single currency. Mid-market levels dropped to the low 1.19’s, having peaked at over 1.21 earlier in the week. The deposit rate cut now seems to have been priced out of the market and the ECB seems to be slipping back to a more familiar reactive mode, meaning that further easing in the euro sector is unlikely in the near future.

The majority of analysts are currently of the opinion that the BOE will be the first major Central Bank to raise rates. There is still doubt over when this will happen though and it is highly unlikely that we will see any rise in 2014, despite recent strong economic growth and a steady decline in the jobless rate. Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney, has already ruled out a rise in interest rates until unemployment levels (currently at 7.7 percent) fall to a minimum of 7.0 percent, something he doesn’t see happening until the third quarter of 2016.

This doubt is likely to keep Sterling in check as we move into the New Year, and in my opinion, we may see a reversal in rates if and when the other major economies start to show their own signs of rate rises in the future. The interest rate race is well and truly on as we enter 2014 and the pound has dashed out of the blocks, the only problem being that it is a marathon and not a sprint!

At this stage, whether you are planning on buying or selling Sterling, take stock of your situation and absolute budgets, and consider whether a Forward Contract may be an option for you? It is the Festive Season; do not get caught off-guard whichever direction the market decides to move in the New Year.

Well, another year has passed, leaving me and all the team here at FC Exchange just enough time to wish you all a very Happy New Year!

Call our Cypriot office on +44 357 2693 3164. Alternatively, contact Daniel Wray at our London office on +44 207 989 0000. For the latest exchange rates, surveys, articles and market reports visit our website at www.fcexchange. co.uk.

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A Review of 2013

by Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

Happy New Year - 2013 proved to be a positive year for most stock markets.

In equity markets the year up to 4th December 2013 saw S & P 500 up 22.41%, DJIA up 18.45% and the NASDAQ up 30.16%.

Our top performing holdings held in our USD portfolios were American Express +51.12%, Johnson & Johnson +34.92% and Estee Lauder 25.81%. We will monitor US exposure closely in 2014 as any reduction in QE could impact on stock prices.

The FTSE 100 gained 7.03%. Utilities, Tobacco and Pharmaceuticals typically defensive stocks which are core holdings in our portfolios produced mixed returns whilst paying solid dividends. Our star performer was Vodafone up 41.08%, not our highest performer but investors holding this share when Vodafone sold their stake in Verizon will benefit from a special dividend of₤£1.12 per share early 2014. Using an average purchase price that will be approximately 62% income/growth on top of ordinary income/ growth. Associated British Foods (owners of Primark) and William Hill were our next best performers at +53.23% and +22.95% respectively.

European markets were up in the year (apart from Cyprus) with Eurofirst 300 up 9.47%. Germany’s DAX was the best of the mature countries up 18.81%, whilst two of the PIIGS, Ireland and Greece, were up over 26%.

Apart from a handful of portfolios having minimal exposure to Germany, our portfolios had little European equity exposure. Those that we held had good growth, Ryanair was our best performer which we sold before the summer and returned over 30% over the 6 months held, Bayer was next at +38.38, followed by Swatch and BMW at 27.69 and 22.69 respectively.

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We are cautious of a European Banking crisis but it is anticipated that the ECB will introduce Quantative Easing which will have a positive effect on Eurozone stock markets. We will therefore have some exposure to this region.

We have sold most of our fixed interest exposure, keeping only the individual corporate bonds and a couple of funds that invest outside of the mainstream fixed interest markets. Any reduction on a reduction of QE in the US will greatly impact fixed interest prices.

We still hold Gold as hedge against economic turmoil and in some cases Silver and Oil. We have recently introduced a small element of Mining stocks. These will take time to see positive results but once global growth is firmly established these holdings should benefit.

We have reduced exposure to some alternative strategy funds due to liquidity issues.

Structured notes have continued to benefit the portfolios particularly those with quarterly income.

We continue to monitor the portfolio with an eye on economic stability in 2014, many factors could easily rock markets. With a spread of asset classes, carefully chosen individual stocks, structured notes, commodities and cash we believe our clients’ portfolios will be able to produce both income and gain again in the coming year.

For further information about any of the above or if you wish to discuss your financial requirements please contact me.

Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI Hollingsworth International Financial Services Ltd Tel: Cyprus +357 99579149 E-mail: viviann@hollingsworth-int.com Website: www.hollingsworth. eu.com Authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority to provide investment services, license IS/32457.

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Geek Link

by Andreas Louka

This month this section is about “remote assistance” for computers and I will give some solutions to battery energy problems for those who own IPhones and IPads.

Remote Assistance?

Let’s say that you experience a problem with your PC or laptop. Your technician is far away or you need help immediately. There is a solution! I introduce you to “TeamViewer”.

TeamViewer is software that allows your technician to connect directly to your computer and enables them to see and react with your screen like he was in front of it.

The software is free to download and use (for non-commercial use), by entering www.teamviewer.com. There is the option to run the software or install it. When you run the software (it has to be open for the technician to be able to connect to your computer) an ID and Password appear which are both given to your technician to be able to connect to your computer. Don’t worry about the password because every time you restart your computer the password changes. TeamViewer then!

Some good tips and tricks you have to do are when you have forgotten your charger or simply forgotten to charge your iPhones/ipads are: Double click the centre button of your iPhone or iPad, a list of apps will appear. For those with the newest version of iPhone/iPad, simply swap up the icons and the program closes. For the oldest models you touch on an icon for 3 seconds until the icon shivers, then touch the little red X that appears on every icon.

To disable ‘push notifications’ you simply go to ‘Settings (on your iPhone/ iPad) Notification Centre’ and then you can disable all the unwanted notifications. By doing this you can disable some of your apps to work in the background even if they are closed.

You have to lower the brightness of your screen by touching ‘Settings,

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Wallpapers & Brightness’. Lower the brightness to the lowest limit.

You can lock the screen by pressing the On/Off button every time the screen is switched on. If the screen is closed, the iPhone will change to the hibernate state, if the screen is switched on, it consume more energy.

You disable GPS by going to ‘Settings, Privacy Location Services’. You can check off All Location services or most of the apps that don’t need GPS (the little Arrow shows which Apps use GPS or which have been used recently.

Warning, if you switch off GPS from the “Find my iPhone” app you will not be able to find your iPhone if you lose it, so it’s better if you disable all apps except this one).

Disable Siri! You just select “Settings, General, Siri and switch it off (Siri consumes energy because it runs at the background).

And finally Disable the one thing that consumes the most battery energy - Wi-Fi! Go to ‘Settings, Wi-Fi’ and switch it to OFF (if you have Bluetooth on, disable it also by going to ‘Settings, Bluetooth’ and turn it off).

If you have only 5% battery left, it’s better if you do all of the written tips and also put your iPhone to Flight mode by going to Settings. With this option you will not be able to receive or make calls until you turn off flight mode.

For further questions or something to propose for this column you can send me an email, or call me at email: ThinkGeek@live.com or tel: 26100489.

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Health Issues Caring for your Implants A patient guide TePe

Different types of dental implants require different cleaning techniques, often with special devices. TePe has a variety of brushes specially designed for implant cleaning, all developed in cooperation with professionals within the implant field.

Implant-supported Crown and Bridges

An implant-supported bridge means that several teeth are replaced with a bridge, anchored to implants.

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

interdental brushes are available with Contact her on: 26 946863 a choice of size, design and texture. All have plastic coated wire for safe use.

TePe Compact Tuft™

An angled brush with a compact, rounded tuft, allowing easy access to difficult to reach implant surfaces.

TePe Dental Floss

TePe Implant Care ™

A brush with an angled neck and Dental floss can be suitable for single implants with narrow interdental spaces.

Implant-supported Overdenture

slim brush head for easy cleaning of the implant from the inside.

TePe Implant Brush

This type of removable denture is snapped on to implant abutments or a connecting bar.

Clean around the abutments with the angled brush Compact Tuft which has a small, rounded tuft.

An interdental brush is easy to use when cleaning under the connecting bar.

TePe Denture Brush This two-row brush has an extra narrow brush head, which makes it easy to clean the implant surfaces from the outside.

TePe Interdental Brushes

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The denture brush has extra long and strong filaments for efficient cleaning of the overdenture. For a better grip, angle the neck of the brush backwards after heating it in hot water.

TePe Gingival Gel This antibacterial gel contains a powerful combination of chlorhexidine and fluoride for protection of both gums and teeth

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Health Issues

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

Take care of your smile!

Contact her on: 26 946863

Good oral hygiene habits can make your implants last for life. Remember to give your new teeth the attention they need. Regular check-ups are important to make sure that the tissues around your implants are healthy.

Omega 3 Fish Oil

Rich in EPA and DHA EPA and DHA are the key Omega 3 fatty acids, important for a healthy heart and arteries, the brain and flexible joints. This high strength, premium quality fish oil is obtained from wild sardines, anchovies and mackerel from the Pacific and Indian oceans and is carefully pressed and filtered, to give a rich-coloured oil, without further processing. It is scrupulously screened for PCBs and other pollutants to ensure the highest standard possible. You will not find a purer fish oil. Now protected with antioxidants.

Your dentist/hygienist can advise on what cleaning devices and techniques best suit you and your particular type of dental implant.

TePe - We care for healthy smiles

TePe is a Swedish company manufacturing and marketing high quality oral hygiene products since 1965. All design, development and production takes place at TePe’s headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Continuous collaboration with dental expertise has made TePe a leading brand in preventive dental care products. TePe’s interdental brushes, toothbrushes and dental sticks are used daily by dental professionals and consumers in more than 50 countries worldwide.

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High Omega 3 content

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For a healthy heart, arteries, brain and flexible joints

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Supports immunity and hormonal balance

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No PCBs or other pollutants

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Pure unconcentrated fish oil with natural levels of EPA and BHA

For more tips and advice, visit TePe’s special website www.tepe.com/implantcare

Suggested intake: Take 1-3 capsules (children over 8 years, 1 capsule) a day, with meals.

A daily multivitamin is also recommended.

One softgel capsule typically provides: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 180mg DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 120mg Total fish oil

1000mg

Encapsulated with these natural ingredients: Gelatine, glycerine, dL-alpha tocopherol, natural mixed tocopherols.

Does not contain: Sugar, salt, starch, wheat, gluten, yeast, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.

Superfoods

Aloe Gold Tablets

Perfect for travelling, organically grown Aloe vera Aloe vera helps maintain regular bowel movement and healthy digestion, skin, immune system, menstruation and energy levels.

Its antioxidant properties may help protect against excess free radicals, which contribute to premature ageing.

Aloe vera naturally contains up to 200 active nutrients, including polysaccharides, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, lipids, antioxidants, sterols and enzymes, plus natural compounds.

With new Aloe Gold Tablets, you can have all the goodness of high potency, whole leaf Aloe vera juice, in handy tablet form. Ideal to take with you wherever you go. Each tablet contains 300mg of highest quality, concentrated and dehydrated whole leaf Aloe vera juice - roughly equal to 10m1 (2 teaspoons) of Aloe Gold Natural.

As with all Aloe Gold products, only the superior Aloe barbadensis Miller plants – grown under certified organic conditions and without the use of pesticides - are used. Contains healthy amounts of aloin, the anthraquinone glycoside naturally present in whole leaf Aloe.

To ensure you’re never without your Aloe Gold, keep a bottle of Natural or Cherry Cranberry juices at home, and some Tablets in your bag.

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Helps maintain regular bowel movement

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litre

Suggested intake: Adults and children over 12 years, take 1-3 tablets a day, half an hour before or 2 hours after meals. Children aged 4-12 years, take ½-1 tablet a day.

Reduce intake if diarrhoea occurs.

One tablet typically provides: Whole leaf Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) juice concentrate 300mg Tableted with these natural ingredients: Calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium citrate, calcium citrate, vegetable magnesium stearate, vegetable stearate acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose coating, silicon dioxide.

Does not contain citric acid or sodium benzoate.

Does not contain: Sugar, salt, starch, soya, wheat, gluten, maize/corn, yeast, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.

Made with Halal and Kosher Aloe vera.

Vegetarian and vegan.

Suitable for use with ColoClear Extra for digestion, or with Herbal SpringClean or Alka-Clear when following a detox programme.

Aloe Gold is produced for Higher Nature by Aloe Life International, a member of the International Aloe Science Council.

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Articles appearing in the Health Issues pages are not necessarily endorsed by Grapevine magazine.

When in doubt consult your own qualified health practitioner.

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Flexibility – The Lost Component of Fitness

by Back to Fitness

Firstly, I hope everyone out there had a happy Christmas. I am sure we have all put on a little excess baggage and are wondering how to shift it but instead of harping on about diet and weight loss programs I would like to touch on what is probably the most

neglected aspect of fitness – flexibility.

These days everything is aimed towards making life easier; we sit in front of the TV, in front of computers and all manner of devices and just get stiffer and stiffer. How many of you out there can make a good attempt at touching your toes and when did it suddenly become so difficult to get off the floor?

Go on, be honest.

But before you shrug your shoulders and say “it’s my age”, let me stress, it is never too late to defeat a lack of flexibility. It is actually possible to improve at any age and it is also beneficial to stretch every day. But hang on, before you grab your tracksuit, strain to touch your toes and generally tie yourself in knots, remember slow and steady is the way to go. A little bit of knowledge also helps.

Stretches can be classified in two general ways. Firstly, we can divide them based on what you are trying to achieve; Preparatory, Maintenance and Developmental Stretching.

Secondly, we can divide them based on the method that is used for stretching; Static, Dynamic, Ballistic, Passive, Active (PNF).

Preparatory stretches are used for the main muscle groups. To be used during exercise and held for 8-10 seconds.

Maintenance stretches are stretches performed on muscles that have been used for exercise and are held for 10-15 seconds.

Developmental stretches are the ones I recommend for you all out there as they increase general flexibility and can be performed alone or with a partner.

They are best performed lying down or seated and can be broken into two phases.

Let me use an example of a stretch for the hamstrings and lower back. First sit with your feet flat against a wall, coffee table or other suitable surface.

Keeping your knees straight but not locked, reach forward until mild tension is felt in the hamstrings and lower back. Hold this position for 10 seconds until the tension that is there subsides and then take the stretch a little further and hold for a further 20 seconds. Relax for approximately 30 seconds. Then repeat up to 3 times. Remember, no pain or discomfort should be felt at any time and if the stretched limb starts to shake the stretch has been taken too far and should be released.

This principle can be applied to any stretch and will give results.

We at Back to Fitness give a daily set of exercises to our clients and great results have been achieved at all levels. So, give us a call and get that body moving again. Chris or Diane on 99 859946, 97 616372 or 26 910464.

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Eyebrow Lift: Myths and Realities

by Harris Zavrides M.D, Ph.D

Eyebrows play an important role towards an attractive appearance of a person since the upper third of the face is generally the first thing others see. Eyebrows are the anatomical component that determines if the upper third of our face looks youthful and beautiful.

The aesthetic attitudes impose that eyebrows should be curved, modified upwards and shaped like a vault. It is no coincidence that for thousands of years women have shaped their eyebrows into a curve, with the apex upwards. This can indicate health, youth and joy. On the contrary when eyebrows are straight across the face one can appear angry or fierce.

walks alone in the street!

Therefore plastic surgery has the ability to make a person more youthful looking and aesthetically beautiful through an Eyebrow Lift.

Dr Harris Zavrides M.D, Ph.D. Plastic Surgeon info@harriszavrides. com www. harriszavrides.com Nicosia: Harris Zavrides Plastic Surgery Centre. Tel: 22445588 Paphos: Blue Cross Medical Centre. Tel: 26221111

Plastic surgery can help a person to obtain permanently lifted eyebrows through an operation, called a Brow Lift. The surgery can be applied under local or general anaesthesia, depending on the person. The access to the eyebrow area is through the hair so the scar will be barely seen. With this operation the whole eyebrow can be lifted. Until a few years ago the surgery was performed with a large incision, from one ear to the other.

Nowadays, a Brow Lift can be achieved endoscopically (Endoscopic Brow Lift). This means that three small holes (2-3 cms) are made in the hair and an Endoscope is used. The whole surgery is performed using a single monitor. This evolution from the classic Brow Lift to the Endoscopic Brow Lift enables the surgeon to make smaller incisions and achieve less swelling and less recovery time for the person operated upon. The Endoscopic Brow Lift can be combined with other procedures, such as Blepharoplasty, Face Lift or other non-invasive treatments such as fillers. This helps to achieve an attractive appearance on the whole since in plastic surgery we are interested in the whole picture and not a standalone attribute. No single facial feature

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New Year (2014)

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. 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. Find alternatives to calorie-laden beverages.

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Decide on a date to quit and stick to it.

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Draw up a plan of action, think about what methods are available for you and have them ready before the quit date.

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Get more active, walk instead of using the car and try the stairs instead of the lift.

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Change your routine, try to avoid the shops where you usually buy your cigarettes, avoid smoking areas.

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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. Do not withdraw from life, socialise more. Do not drink too much alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant, drinking will not help you solve your problems, and it could exacerbate your depression. 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 require 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 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 goal with others increases the chances of you keeping your promise.

South African/Cypriot Dr Vasilios Silivistris is a UK trained Psychotherapist and Counselling practitioner. He is a Patron of the Cyprus Samaritans, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Health (FRSH - Patron: HM the Queen) and a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Tel: 99 109177.

Email: v.silivistris@btinternet.com tiny.cc/drvasos SKYPE: dr.v.silivistris All enquiries will be treated in safety and in the strictest of confidence.

Yoga for Beginners

by Rosemary Christie.

Have you ever wanted to practice yoga but think you’re too old, too fat, or too thin? Do you think it will be too hard for you? Think others will be better than you and you will look stupid? Believe that you will have to put your leg behind your head, or get into crazy postures?

Think it’s only for the spiritual people or cranks? Many beliefs keep people away from yoga and they are missing out on the most wonderful practice they can do.

I have met lots of people in Cyprus who instead of enjoying themselves in their retirement, get stressed, worry, get agitated over the simplest of things, are tired out, are at loggerheads with their partners, or even wonder if they should be here or back in England with the grandchildren. They are just not happy.

Well, practising yoga relieves stress and allows you to think differently. Not only will you feel happier, you will be doing your body a great favour. You will become suppler, have better posture, tone your body, and repair your internal organs, moving away from ill health. Yoga can normalise blood pressure and help you lose a bit of weight if you need to. The list is endless.

I have started specialised beginners classes so no one feels out of there depth.

The exercises are gentle and you only do what your body allows. Even if you can only bend slightly you are getting as much benefit as someone that can bend easily, and the beauty of yoga is you will improve, and after a short while find you can accomplish postures you never thought possible, so your confidence rockets.

So, give me a ring and I will answer any of your questions. Your first session is free – what could be better than that! Start your new year with a practice you can do for the rest of your life that will bring many rewards. Oh, and don’t think you’re too old - I am probably older than you. Rosemary 99 810667.

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MAGGIE’S BEAUTY SPOT: Accessories at the Ready!

It’s time to have fun with your accessories.

Sparkly pieces and colourful gems instantly pep up a winter outfit and bring your look up-to-date. The best accessories are those that singularly transform an outfit and work for numerous occasions. Shoes and handbags may require a bit more consideration, but if you choose carefully then an embellished clutch or some colourful party shoes will see you through a few Christmas seasons.

If you use your accessories well you will expand your wardrobe because you will create more looks to wear. Remember, your accessories should enhance your outfit, help you create a different look for different occasions and express your personality. Here is our pick of the best pieces to look out for right now.

The Statement Necklace - It literally says it all. You can wear a t-shirt and jeans, put on a statement necklace and heels and your look is instantly transformed. For party-wear, your jewellery should enhance your outfit and not make it look cluttered. So, if your outfit is already making a statement, you don’t need an enormous accessory to add to the conversation - unless making lots of different statements in your look happens to be your style. The choice is vast including silver and gold, glass drops, empire collar, triple row and layered, colourful mock gems, opulent sparkle, heritage and so on. Make sure you get one with a few spare links so you can adjust it to sit at the right length for your neck/ décolletage.

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Pearls are back - Pearls have often been associated with twin sets and conservative types, but not so any more and they are currently having a fashion moment. The look this season is ‘heirloom’ so if you have some of grandma’s pearls tucked away in a box, now is the time to show them off. They are more subtle than sparkly pieces but no less alluring and they still reflect enough light to lift an outfit. Pearls and (mock) diamonds together are even better!

If you love pearls, try to visit the V&A Pearls exhibition in London showing until 19th January.

Pointed shoes - Perhaps it’s the current ladylike look that has brought back pointy shoes. Elegant and sexy, they look more like a going out shoe.

They make your legs look longer and leaner too (hooray say those of us under 5’5”!). To make them extra alluring, choose a sling back, cutaway or show some toe cleavage. Don’t be afraid to go for a bold colour (or two colours if you fancy) just make sure they suit your look and work with a few party outfits. Metallic, embellished, suede, patent - the choice is unlimited for party-wear.

The advantage with a pointy shoe is that it will look elegant in any shade, even neutrals like black or nude, but if you choose neutral then make it an interesting fabric. A colour is more fun though.

If heels are not your thing, go for a pointy ballet shoe with a diamante toe.

Clutch bags for day and night - Whilst the clutch bag was designed for evenings (when you’re not supposed to carry as much stuff as in the daytime, apparently) you will be entirely on trend if you

use your clutch during the day. If that appeals to you, you might want to choose a clutch you can use for day and night, perhaps a style that is bigger with less embellishment. If you invest a little more in a good quality one, you know you can use it beyond parties and weddings. If a more understated clutch seems too boring for your parties, there are plenty decorative designs that you would expect to see at this time of year. The best clutch bags are those with optional chains so you don’t have to cling to your clutch all night!

Tights - go sheer. Whatever you are wearing, sheer tights are the look this season. To look chic in your sheers you need to adhere to two rules: 1. Keep your legs in good shape, exfoliated and moisturised (you will be glad you did come the spring) and 2. Choose the right shade of nude for your skin tone.

And the best accessory of all? Your smile! They say a smile is your best accessory so make sure yours is lipstick-perfect. In winter, your lips need extra care so keep them protected and moisturised. Use a lip base to prime your lips and hold your lip colour all evening followed by lip pencil to help set the colour.

Finally, apply great lip colour and avoid getting it on your teeth!

Maggie Wright, Colour Me Beautiful - 99318477 www.cmbcyprus.com maggiecmb@yahoo.co.uk 10% off for Grapevine readers.

New Year – New Start

by Val Morgan

It’s that time of year again when folks make their New Year Resolutions. To lose weight, eat healthy food, give up smoking, drink less alcohol, take more exercise, the list is endless. Ever wondered where it all started?

About 4,000 years ago the ancient Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus after whom the month of January is named. In Medieval times, the knights took the ‘peacock vow’ at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry.

During the 20th century the focus of the New Year resolution has become less about doing good to others and more about self-improvement. A study carried out by the University of Bristol in 2007 showed that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail.

After Moses brought the Ten Commandments down from Mount Sinai, the Israelites had great difficulty keeping in line with the things God wanted them to do. Why? Because our human nature is weak and we lack the resolve to continue with what we should be doing and get tempted to do the things we shouldn’t.

BUT, Jesus Christ died to set us free, and if we accept Him as our Saviour, He will give us His strength, and in His strength we are capable of anything. As the Bible says in Habakkuk chapter 3 verse 19, ‘The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army’.

One of the most exciting claims of Jesus was that He came ‘to bring life to the full’. That means He can help us experience life beyond our greatest dreams and expectations. Knowing Jesus personally involves believing and turning. Admitting to God that you have failed to live up to His standards and secondly believing that Jesus really did die on a cross in your place and that three days later God raised Him from the dead. Knowing Jesus Christ is the most exciting relationship you can have.

Perhaps you think all this religious thing is not for you – or perhaps you have thought about it but have questions. Have you thought about joining an Alpha Course?

The Alpha course is a discussion group about the issues of life, such as; - Why am I here? What is the meaning of life?

What happens to people when they die? How can you say one religion is better than another? What is the point of religion when no one believes anyway? If there is a God, how come there are so many wars? My friend is a Muslim; he said that his religion is the true religion.

If you want to come along this is the format; - We sit and eat a meal together and make new friends. We watch a DVD which gives the groups something to discuss, we divide into small groups which remain together throughout the course.

The course lasts for 10 weeks so we ask people to commit to the full duration of the course, and we have a party at the end to celebrate together.

Everything is confidential and we respect everyone’s point of view. Our intention is to help people live a fuller life. NTCC plan to run a new Alpha course in February, so contact Elder Alan Longstaff for more details. (See advert for contact details).

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Neighbourhood Watch

by Colm Connolly

Neighbourhood Watch goes Online to Fight Crime Pegeia Neighbourhood Watch now has its own website to help fight against crime and unsocial behaviour in the municipality.

Designed by local resident Gill Allen, the site offers upto-the-minute news about break-ins and also gives warnings about potential risks to households, based on information given by the police in Pegeia and from intelligence gathered by residents throughout the scheme’s fifteen sectors.

Loanwords

by Demetris Georgiades

Parking, cent, air-condition (usually without the –ing), part-time, full-time, sick leave and supermarket are only a few of the many English loanwords found in the Greek language. One of the most recent additions is the term app. One of the main characteristics of loanwords is that they are usually easy to identify. Many, though, have been in their new language for such a lengthy period of time that we may no longer easily spot that they are loanwords.

Below is a list of loanwords found in the English language. The origins of some of them might surprise you!

The website www.pegeianeighbourhoodwatch.com was made possible by the support of two companies – Paphos Alarms and Blevins Franks.

As well as detailed advice on protecting homes and property, the clear and easy to follow pages offer vital details about how to contact various emergency agencies. It is intended to be a source of communal contact between people in the area and with those temporarily off the island. To cater for the disparate community, there are pages in Greek, Russian and English.

Keith Allen, Chairman of Pegeia Neighbourhood Watch says, “This provides us with an important tool in our efforts to safeguard our homes and the districts in which we live. Already the site has had numerous hits and offers of congratulations, so it is obviously fulfilling a need in communication and information”.

Pegeia Neighbourhood Watch, introduced in 2010, was the first such scheme in Cyprus with an initial membership of 200 households. It now has more than 700 homes registered for the free service. Senior police officers have praised it and, as a result of its success, similar operations are being set up in cities and towns across the island, using the Pegeia operation as a blueprint.

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Black English According to linguists Thomas Pyles and John Algeo, ‘Black English has exerted a steady and enriching influence on the language of whites.’

The terms nitty gritty, jazz and yam are a small sample of the words contributed by African Americans to the English language. One of the key characteristics of Black English is the omission of the letter ‘t’ from many words: sof (soft), res (rest), ‘downe’ (don’t), can (can’t), craf (craft).

Another characteristic of this form of English is the use of the verb ‘to be’ without conjugation: ‘She be home’, ‘We be leaving at 8:00’, ‘He be a good friend.’

Scandinavian Most of the Scandinavian words in English do not occur in written records until the Middle English period, though they were used long before. Many words containing ‘sk’ are of Scandinavian origin. For example, scathe, scorch, score, scot (scot-free), scowl, scrape, scrub, skill, skin, skirt, sky. More recent additions to English are the terms muggy, rug, scud and ski, all from the late 19th century.

Spanish Interestingly, most Spanish words in English entered via American English.

For instance, anchovy, armada, armadillo, barbecue, barracuda, bolero, cannibal, chocolate, cigar, cockroach, cocoa, embargo, flotilla, galleon, sherry, silo, tango, patio. Twentieth century additions include margarita, sangria, machismo, macho and moment of truth (from ‘momento de la veridad’).

Greek Not only are there many Greek loanwords in English, a substantial number of Latin words with Greek origins have also made their way into the English language. Some of these Greek-Latin-English terms are: allegory, anaemia, anaesthesia, aristocracy, barbarous, chaos, comedy, cycle, dilemma, drama, electric, enthusiasm, epithet, epoch, history, homonym, metaphor, mystery, paradox, centre, nymph, pause, tyrant. Straight from Greek are: acronym, agnostic, anthropoid, autocracy, chlorine, kudos, oligarchy, pathos, phone, telegram and xylophone.

Italian Italian words first entered English in the early sixteenth century: duo, fugue, madrigal and violin are some examples. In the 18th century, when Italian music reached immense popularity in the UK, words such as the following made their first entry: adagio, andante, aria, cantata, concerto, duet, falsetto, finale, tempo trio, trombone, viola, diva, piccolo, prima donna and vibrato.

Other words that have an Italian origin are: artichoke, balcony, balloon, bandit, bravo, broccoli, cameo, canto, carnival, dilettante, volcano, vendetta and umbrella.

Persian The terms bazaar and caravan must have seemed very exotic when they first appeared in English in the sixteenth century. Other terms with a Persian origin are: dervish, mogul, shawl and check.

Make 2014 the year to discover a new language! Learn Greek with experienced Canadian-Cypriot teacher Demetris Georgiades. Using a series of 38 highly effective lessons designed for adults, you will be speaking Greek confidently in no time at all! Learn in small, friendly groups, which is an ideal way to meet new people as well! The beginners’ level lessons are now only €20 per month, and best of all, your first month is being offered for free!

Please call Demetris for further details or to book a place. More advanced options are also available. Lessons start on 22nd January. Tel. 26-910322, 99-347502.

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

ENGLISH CARPENTER

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

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

COMPLETE MAINTENANCE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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

UPHOLSTERY, RUGS, BLINDS + CURTAIN CLEANING

Rugs from 20€ - Carpets from 38€ - Fabric Suites from 85€ - Leather Suites from 95€ - Mattresses from 25€. Curtains, Roman Blinds, Vertical Blinds need to be surveyed. For a free quotation call Mark on 70 006766. All Areas.

MARTYN THE ELECTRICIAN

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

Please call Martyn on tel 96 558321.

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

NICK’S MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

ALUMINIUM INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

Patio, main doors, louvered shutters, staircases, gates, fences, balconies, fly screens, double glazing, safety lock rollers, hinges. See our main adverts. Tel: 99 598474.

FRIENDLY ENGLISH GARDENER

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

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

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

EXPERIENCED UPHOLSTERER

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

MAN AND VAN

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

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

ALPHA CARPENTRY & JOINERY

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

THE COMPLETE PROPERTY SOLUTION

STONE REPAIRS AND CLEANING

HAIR @ HOME (YOURS OR MINE)

Repair and restoration of chipped, scratched, dull and stained Marble, Terrazzo, Stone and Ceramic tiled floors and surfaces. Professional repairs and cleaning of patio paths, driveways, internal/external ceramic tiles and grout lines. Tel Mark at Premier on 7000 6766 or email info@pcccyprus.com www.pcc-cyprus.com

Your own personal stylist on call 24/7 to solve all your hair needs. Ladies, Gents and Children welcome. Please phone 97 805966.

PROPERTIES FOR RENT STUDIO - CENTRAL PAPHOS Studio to let for a practising artist at established art venue. Only €30 per week inclusive. Contact Nic 99 143293 or Dimitri 99 347502.

Madock Ltd, UK Insurance approved.

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

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

MESA GITONIA, LIMASSOL

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

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

THE TIMBER SPECIALISTS

TG CARPENTRY SERVICES

UK Qualified Carpenter - All aspects of carpentry undertaken. Decking, fencing, pergolas, sheds. Kitchen and bedroom fitting. All bespoke Joinery. Other services offered including plastering, rendering and decorating. Free quotes. Call: Tod on 99 237115

C R BUILDING SERVICES

Qualified British builder. Available for new builds, extensions, renovations, brick, block and stone work. Paving, pergolas, tiling and bathroom refits. Decorating and Maintenance works. Work can be viewed.

Call Chris 99 027385 or email rabsters34@ hotmail.com.

SAM’S DECORATIONS

Professional plasterers and painters.

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

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

PAPHOS ELECTRICIAN

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

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

KEY HOLDING SERVICES

Monthly security & maintenance checks, air property, run taps, sweep balconies, empty mail box or any other services required.

Cheap rates. Excellent reliable service. Call Stacey 97 630067 – References available.

PRIVATE CHEF

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

A spacious, well lit, 3 bedroom apartment.

Fully furnished with two toilets, bathroom and shower, covered parking and fully airconditioned. Situated on the second floor. €600 per month + common expenses of €35 per month. Tel 99 541101.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE CORAL BAY – PAPHOS

LAND – TROODOS

A large piece of land for sale in the Troodos mountains, 19399 square metres. With stunning views and an abundance of wildlife, moufflon, hares and partridges.

Close to the E4 route used by cyclists and walkers and approximately 1km to several villages in the area. It is fully fenced and gated and comes with a large mature cherry orchard which has an irrigation system fitted. Electricity is 400 metres from the land and is easily available. The highest part of the land has been cut out and is ready for building on. Selling due to family commitments in the UK. The land comes with full title deeds for ₤85,000 sterling.

For further information ring 99 326134.

D.I.Y. BUSINESS FOR SALE

Do to retirement, a very well established D.I.Y. - Arts & Craft Shop is for Sale. Shop has 600m2 surface area and is equipped with large variety of stock. Potential existing customer list 90% English Customers as well as many repeaters. Very attractive conditions and low rent. For further information please contact 99 922823

WANTED

CLASSES/LESSONS EMBA BADMINTON CLUB New members always welcome. 1 Month Free Trial. Adults - Tuesday & Friday 3-6pm.

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

Need extra Money?

Want to work for Grapevine Magazine selling advertising. Flexible hours to suit YOU. Phone Jill on 26 819167

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

Extra words are chargeable at € 0.25 each.

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

LEAVING CYPRUS??

Cars bought for Cash 99 315649.

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

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

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

Payment must be included with order.

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

Deadline 15th of every month.

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