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July 2013

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Upfront Where has all the water gone? Summer has arrived in earnest with temperatures soaring to reach new record highs… If you must go out wear a hat and drink lots of water! Summertime brings with it not only sunshine and lazy days on the beach, but also new foods to refresh our palates. There’s lots of information on the next page to help you choose and store your olive oil effectively. How about trying a few of our marinades (P12) to add flavour to your favourite meat and veg? Or try making some fresh Tzatziki (P11) to accompany your barbeque delights. Where has all the water gone? Photogrraphed by Donald Buchanan

Contents

A new initiative has been launched to help local companies and support Cyprus at the same time. It looks as though it will benefit everyone as prices must be more competitive in these trying times. More of this on Page 18 Lots of really helpful tips, some really cheap, to help you stay calm and beautiful through the coming summer months, see our colour section.

News & Views

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Food & Drink

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Homelife

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In Colour

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Market Place

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Out & About

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Wellbeing

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Sports Fixtures

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Like a Virgin by Barbara Strain

I had every intention of writing a scathing article about the EU and their potty regulations. They came up with a beauty, which disappeared so fast some readers may not even have heard of it. Basically, the idea was that restaurants would be forced to serve olive oil in non-refillable, factory sealed containers. No more glass or ceramic pots on the table. Imagine, sitting in a courtyard surrounded by olive trees and not being served the recently extracted oil from those very trees. Instead you were to be offered a bottle of Tescburys Asdrose Extra Virgin Cold Pressed with a sell by date stamped on it. As I mentioned, the proposed regulation was rejected pretty swiftly. Not, however, before I had done some research on the subject. First of all, let us remember that this was not the first of the daft EU regulations. They are numerous. One thing I discovered, though, is that the olive oil regulation is not the only one to have been scrapped. That bendy cucumber rule was repealed a few years ago. Not surprising, given that we should all be able to be discriminating enough to know it’s not the shape of the cucumber that counts. I’m a firm believer in consumer power and consumer commonsense. I know, it is a belief that can be stretched by some of the shopping habits that people let the Big Brands lure them into. However, here in Cyprus, we knows our tomatoes. And our olive oil. Apparently the superclerks in Brussels were

concerned that we, the humble public, might be ripped off by unscrupulous restaurateurs flogging us less than we expect in terms of olive oil. Now, it’s not something I had given a great deal of thought. If oil is ‘off’ it tastes bad. Otherwise, I’m no expert. Whether it comes from a jug, a re-used milk bottle or a sealed container, it’s there to dress my salad or whatever. I don’t suppose they grow many olives in Brussels, so what would they know. However, it seems there have been many olive oil frauds in the past. A couple of Spanish businessmen had been sentenced to two years in prison for selling hundreds of thousands of litres of supposedly extra virgin olive oil that was, in fact, a mixture of 70-80% sunflower oil and 20-30% olive. In 2008, Italian police uncovered substandard, nonItalian olive oil being passed off as Italian extra virgin. Commonly, it seems, extra virgin oil is mixed with a lower grade olive oil, or another vegetable oil sunflower and soybean with chlorophyll and beta-carotene added. The resulting blend is then chemically coloured, flavoured and deodorised, and sold as extra-virgin. Best, then, to get your oil from as close to source as possible. In my kitchen I have olive oil from three different sources, all from our village. Each looks different, with colour ranging from green to pale sherry. Experts confirm that colour is unimportant; it’s the flavour that counts. The same experts argue that you should buy oil in

containers that protect against light, and buy a quantity that you’ll use up quickly. My supplies started off in those big cans, straight from the mill. The oil is then decanted into old (well washed) milk bottles. I store it in a dark cupboard, so guess that counts. I also try to use my oils in date order. Needless to say, they don’t come with a production or sell by date. As a rule of thumb you should use the oil within two years. It seems there’s disagreement about filtering. Some say you should, others that it’s better to rack off the sediment. Leaving sediment in the bottle may well cause the oil to go off quicker. If you are buying oil, remember that ‘pomace’ has probably undergone chemical refinement, so you should always opt for the virgin. Some terms used on olive oil labels are anachronistic, such as “first pressed” and “cold pressed”. Nowadays they use centrifuges, so it isn’t ‘pressed’ at all, and true extra virgin oil comes exclusively from the first processing of the olives, which is what we get here from the local mills. I have learned a lot about olive oil, but I still shan’t be handing any olive branches to the EU bureaucrats.

Cyprus in the Media Elena Skordelli sought to have her boss, Cyprus’ most prominent media baron, killed because he blocked her return to Sigma TV. A former Cypriot TV presenter, her brother and two other men have been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering Cyprus’ most prominent media baron.

Gregoriou and Gregoris Xenofontos, had planned and executed the fatal shooting of Mr Hadjicostis outside his Nicosia home in January 2010.

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The millionaire was shot twice from close range and died instantly.

The Annual Study Day of the Friends of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry will be held at Edward Brooks Barracks, Abingdon, on Saturday.

During the three-year trial the court heard the TV journalist and her brother ordered the hit on Mr Hadjicostis for a fee of 50,000 euros (£42,400).

Three judges sitting in the country’s criminal court ruled that Elena Skordelli and her brother, Anastasios Krasopoullis, sought to kill 41-year-old Andy Hadjicostis.

A detailed list of the amount of shares purchased by the siblings in the media group Sigma Radio TV was also revealed during the lengthy trial.

The court heard the murder was carried out because Mr Hadjicostis stood in the way of Skordelli returning to work at the Sigma TV station after she was fired.

Under Cyprus law, premeditated murder carries an automatic life sentence.

The body of Mr Hadjicostis was found outside his Nicosia home in 2010. The siblings had also sought to gain a majority stake in the broadcaster, something Mr Hadjicostis - who managed the station - had vehemently opposed. The court said the other two defendants, Andreas

by Ammy

Mr Hadjicostis was chief executive of the Dias media group - one of the island’s largest - which owns Sigma TV, Radio Proto, the daily newspaper Simerini and other publications. A large crowd gathered outside the Nicosia courthouse for the climax of the trail, with scuffles breaking out between police and relatives and friends of the accused.

Cyprus veterans part of study 7:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013 in Countywide OXFORDSHIRE war veterans who served in Cyprus in the 1950s are the focus of a research project.

It will look at the Regiment’s operations in the Cyprus Emergency between 1956 and 1959. The aim of the day is to gather material for an archive on the experiences of the members who took part in these operations. Presentations will be made by Nick van der Bijl, author of The Cyprus Emergency, and by historical author Lt Col George Elliot.

Cyprus does not want to renegotiate aid

Media reports saying that the Cypriot government wants to renegotiate its agreement with the Eurogroup regarding its assistance program are not true stated the President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis. According to him Cyprus is committed to taking all measures needed for a “speedy economic recovery under the framework of the agreement on the allocation of aid.” Anastasiadis sent a letter to the “troika” on June 11th, which asked to work out a longterm and viable program to deal with “liquidity” issues vital to the economy of the Bank of Cyprus.

Voice of Russia, British Airways launches flights to Cyprus Thursday, 27 June 2013 10:24 AM Stavros Flatley attended the new flight launch

This weekend British Airways is launching brand new flights from London Gatwick to Larnaca in Cyprus. To celebrate the new flights, Britain’s Got Talent stars Stavros Flatley were on hand to entertain British Airways staff and customers at Gatwick airport. Demi Demetriou of the father and son act, said: “We were dancing for joy when we heard that British Airways would be starting the flights. “We go back to Cyprus for holidays and to visit friends and family every year so it’s great to have more flights to choose from.” The flights, which begin this Sunday, June 30th, will operate three times a week. The new service is in addition to flights the airline offers from Heathrow airport as well as flights from Gatwick to Paphos on the West coast of the island. Peter Simpson, British Airways’ director Gatwick, said: “We’re delighted to launch yet another great leisure route for our customers. “As well as extra flights to the Mediterranean favourite Cyprus we have also started flying to Alicante, Barcelona, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Sri Lanka this year, offering holidaymakers an even greater choice of where to head to this summer.” Take off to the sunshine isle with British Airways from just £79 one-way on a hand baggage only fare including all taxes and charges.

Tahiti Beach, the Bikini, the Hamptons and Paps by Jambon

I wish the nudists went to Paps to do their shopping. Well, at least that would be preferable to the near-nude, sweaty morons who go there at the moment. At least nudists are honest. They say what they are and go about their business respectfully and openly without the disrespect shown by sweaty fat men whose bodies I really don’t want to see, and whose wife, with her dumpy body held up by pieces of string makes me, respectfully, avert my gaze. Why do the Brit tourists, and more regrettably, some expats, display themselves with such disrespect to our local friends and to us? You’d be hard pressed to find any other nation behaving this way. Italians, French, Germans, Russians – can you even imagine them appearing thus? And as for the Cypriot girls, they simply wouldn’t be seen dead in anything but the full going out gear, and lovely they surely look. I know that we pretty much all agree on this – except the culprits, of course, but just why is it so? Are they hoping for a complementary t-shirt that supermarkets in Spain sometimes hand out to preserve modesty? Are they auditioning for a horror movie? Or are they simply saying ‘I don’t give a s*** about you or the Cypriots? Answers on a nasty sweaty G string please. By contrast I was rather thrilled to see the pictures of the German nudist ramblers gallivanting in the snow of the high Austrian Alps wearing little more than backpacks and kletterschue. Sadly they have been banned by at least one Austrian village that has rejected their bracing advances, but could I suggest a compromise? Nudists only above 8,000 feet and on their fall back to earth a complementary t-shirt, plus other bits from the special bin supplied at height by the local authority? And maybe some soothing balm for those bits not accustomed to high altitude sun, or have they already taken care of

the problem of the genuine overall tan by the clever use of little bits of reflective tin foil? As far as I know there are no nudist beaches on the island, although bikini tops are frequently shucked much to my delight, both as tourist and resident. I remember one long time ago at Lara beach (so long ago that last time I tried to find the beach with some recently arrived friends I totally failed to locate it) I was watching a group of teenagers playing ball in the sea. Among these happy young people was a pretty girl, top off, leaping for joy, full of energy and happiness. Her youthful, sprightly enthusiasm was infectious, like the joyfulness of living for any other young animal – and, yes, she was pretty, but I assure you that wasn’t the reason for my glances. I’m almost sure that she was Cypriot, because as soon as the cameras of her chums came out she disappeared, to return with top on. I remember as a teenager all those years ago, driving my chum psychic Dave’s mum’s old Standard 8 all the way down to Tahiti beach by St Tropez to glimpse the nudists. And what a happy relaxed bunch they were, all at least twice as old as us. Bit like seeing mum and dad and grandpa and grandma in the altogether and every bit as exciting. And a bit embarrassing, in that we felt like spies and interlopers and thought that maybe we ought to take off our clothes to better fit in. Did we? I give you one guess. But life is full of such regrets. Dress sense is a strange thing and a bit alien to me. I only get complimented when I put on a penguin suit and dickey bow and told I’m smart and handsome. But I rather think such jibber jabber is more surprise and relief rather than real praise. I was once in the Hamptons on Long Island, yes, dear reader, those Hamptons, and on my first day strode about looking, as I thought, rather sharp in shorts, white socks and shoes. Very colonial or so I thought. My hostess was hysterically displeased. ‘Ditch the socks,” she hissed. ‘They’re all looking at you, and what’s more they’re looking at me”. If she saw what I have to glimpse every day in shop and bar, walking down the road; elderly man, boobs exposed to the sun, vast sweaty bellies for all to see, women clearly without a single day of exercise in their whole lives revealing almost all, and seemingly ignorant of or dismissive of the offence it causes to all and sundry, she would surely be apoplectic with rage. Or maybe off her own turf she wouldn’t care, and, heaven forgive, join in. Now that summer is with us again, clothing, or the lack of it, comes wandering down the road once more. Fine on the beach, but on TOTK? Lounging on the beach lovely, even those lumps my son called ‘roadblocks’ (didn’t stop him cutting a hole in his newspaper for a surreptitious leer), but in the road and, above all, the shops, please … No! Would the folks of Watford or Wigan care about shucking off when at home at Tesco and Asda? As all my chums in the bar are happy to point out, it would be fine and dandy if the public near-nudists were clotheshorses and pretty women, but then, as with Tahiti beach all those years ago, life’s not like that.

Smoking by Michalis Papas

When I was nine years of age, my father was the bad example, I began smoking cigarettes. The habit made me almost bankrupt and now I am trying to stop it. This habit began when the Europeans entered the Americas and they saw the Red Indians smoking the pipe of peace. So, tobacco was planted all over the globe and from its leaves we made cigarettes, cigars, tobacco for pipes and even the Arabs made the so called nargile! What is a cigarette then? A paper cylinder filled with tobacco, with a fire at one end and a fool at the other. But where there is smoke there must be fire! So, tell the radio not to put any more advertisements and call the fire brigade to put the fire out in the common room of the radio station because they have never listened to their station’s advertisements. The damage to your health when you smoke is enormous, but there is always an excuse that by smoking you may trick the income tax for presentation expenses. My spiritualist told me that seven to eight cigarettes is fine and so I have decreased smoking from 60 cigarettes a day to one packet of 20, and I am still going strong. If you have been used to smoking, then when you cut it out you may want to eat more and so, you will get fatter and fatter, day by day, and thus need new clothes. I was a fanatic smoker but I am cutting it down because I cannot afford it anymore and I have been almost bankrupt. Honestly it is a bad habit but I have been producing an enormous artistic work so, when I want to relax, I smoke one or two cigarettes. My paintings are on sale, but as everybody is a painter nowadays they do not sell. My friends have asked me not to smoke, but I am too weak a character to stop. I do not know what to do, and perhaps I shall seek the advice of my doctor.

George Bernard Shaw wrote somewhere in his writings. “I have stopped smoking more than a hundred times!” The way things are going it will be a luxury to smoke. Do not worry! Even God needs smoking in the Greek Orthodox Church, and so, if God needs smoke, why not smoke. Moneywise, smoking is catastrophic, even if you are very rich! If you are poor then you should not smoke and thus save yourself a few hundred euros and save yourself from cancer of the lungs. For me to stop smoking is impossible now after a history of almost 40 years of having the bad habit. The only consolation is that perhaps one day the manufacturer of the cigarettes and the Cuban Embassy will pay the expenses for my funeral. Who cares after you are dead! If you have never tried it, never start it, but if you are already a smoker, please smoke as little as possible for your own sake!

Something to Get your Teeth into by Ammy

Adam to Apophis- Asteroids, Millenarianism, and Climate Change by local artist and art teacher from tekni, Nicholas Costa. This is an original, thought-provoking, and well researched piece of work which brings together and makes sense of the seemingly disparate elements of world religion and modern scientific discoveries. It provides answers not only to events in the distant past but also to events currently unfolding in the present day. It uncovers a direct link between the widespread unrest in the Islamic world and the increasingly long list of natural disasters and freak weather patterns now unfolding. It is therefore a must-read for anybody who wants to understand what is going on, and why governments and authorities across the world are trying to gloss it over.

know it is going to end, and very few of us take these prophecies seriously. They end up just being a passing backdrop to our daily struggle for existence. The predicted dates come and go and the world just carries on blithely much as before. However, what few people know, and as the author demonstrates, is that the earth really has gone through apocalyptic phases on at least 5 separate occasions in the last 6,000 years. Scientific and historical evidence demonstrates that there really were periods in which the earth was subjected to massive tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and freak weather patterns lasting for decades - and each time this happened millions died and entire societies collapsed into chaos. The last time this happened was in the 6th century AD which in terms of Europe saw the collapse of the Roman Empire, the advent of the ‘Dark Ages’ and the rise of a new religion called Islam. All the major religions know of these phases, and all incorporate prophesies concerning a future time when society will once more collapse accompanied by the appearance of a mysterious figure. In Christianity it is the Second Coming of Christ, in Islam it is the Mahdi, in Buddhism the Matreya Buddha, and in Hinduism, the Kalki Avatar. This mysterious figure is interpreted as a spiritual entity who will appear on earth and mete out justice and punishment to sinners and establish a new world order of peace and plenty. Disturbingly all these ‘prophecies’ coalesce in the present century. In a bid for dominance religious extremists of all faiths interpret this figure as either a human being or as an entity who is set to punish all those who are not part of their religion or sect and save only the believers. However as Islamic and other commentators made abundantly clear centuries ago this entity is not a human, will belong to no race or religion and will wreak destruction and havoc upon all no matter what their faith or beliefs - and that it is by means of a series of unmitigated disaster and mass deaths that the surviving remnants of mankind will once more find the values of love, compassion, and cooperation with others.

The book summarises the current situation as follows: “For millennia societies across the world have held the belief that at some point in the future there will be a major ‘end time’ phase, culminating in world-wide catastrophes caused by the fragmentation of a comet or near earth asteroid. According to Islamic reckoning late in 1979 we entered this phase, and the world as we know it will end at some point during this current century. There have been numerous ‘end time’ claims in the past that have been repeatedly discredited, however since 1986 following the latest apparition of Halley’s Comet the earth has indeed been subjected to an increasingly long list not only of terrorist acts and revolutions across the Islamic world but also of ‘record’ traumas in the form of hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis. Early in 2013 the world witnessed the power of a very small asteroid exploding over populated areas of Russia. Is there any substance to the long held claims of Islam and other religions? This is the first ever book to analyse ancient chronologies and testimonies in relation to modern scientific research concerning major climatic cycles in the Earth’s recent past. The results are not only eye-opening but disturbing.” A near earth object As the author reveals, analysis of the descriptions of this entity as preserved Prophecies We have all encountered prophecies during our lifetimes that the world as we in ancient texts clearly portray what we would now consider to be a near earth object, or asteroid, whose trajectory takes it on a collision course with the earth. However, according to these texts there will be no direct impact - it will explode high above the earth with the force of countless nuclear bombs showering the earth with flaming projectiles causing mass deaths and engendering a nuclear winter and major terrestrial upheaval. Impact Crater Up until the 1980s such a scenario was considered extremely unlikely, but recent research has found clear evidence that such impact events have indeed happened in the past and were primary contributors to the simultaneous collapse of societies worldwide. What is more they have happened at regular 1400-1500 year intervals since c4,000 BC. At c4,000 (which the book demonstrates equates to the Biblical date for Adam’s expulsion from Paradise) there occurred what the geologists term the 5.9 Kilo-year event, the most devastating environmental trauma of the recent Holocene era, ultimately resulting in the desertification of vast areas such as Saudi Arabia and the Sahara regions which were once lush with vegetation and flowing rivers. All the major religions speak of a celestial figure falling to earth at

this time and landing somewhere in the ocean to the south of Sri Lanka. (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all agree that this is where Adam fell after his expulsion). Significantly in recent years a large impact crater has been discovered under the Indian Ocean to the south-east of Sri Lanka which generated vast tsunamis whose impacts can still be detected on the coasts of Australia, Africa, and India. According to astronomers sometime around 1990 the earth once more entered a region of space in which there is a greater density of rocks and that for the forseable future the chances of near earth encounters were much greater than they had been for the last 1400-1500 years. It would indeed appear that there has in recent years been an increase in the number of airbursts and close encounters with near earth objects. Most impacts or airbursts happen over uninhabited regions of they earth - they are largely unseen and unheard - yet each airburst can produce the blast force of many nuclear bombs polluting the upper atmosphere and causing major changes to the earth’s climate. In the past 20 years insurance companies worldwide have noted a marked spike in the number of claims arising due to an increasing number of record breaking natural catastrophes.

against the modern chronologies established by dendrochronologists and geologists and found direct synchronism between the two stretching back across the millennia. Where dendrochronology records an environmental or climatic trauma the ancient records record miraculous events or celestial beings wreaking destruction. Angels, Prophets, Giants, Dragons, and Leprosy The book reveals the true nature and identities of Angels, Prophets, Giants and Dragons. Most disturbing of all perhaps is the books revelations concerning the true nature of the Biblical disease known as leprosy, now euphemistically translated in modern Bibles as ‘various skin diseases’. By its nature the book’s 390 pages take an academic approach and some may find it hard going since it requires knowledge in a wide variety of disciplines, but it is well worth the effort. I can highly recommend this book. Adam to Apophis- Asteroids, Millenarianism, and Climate Change by Nicholas Costa, published by D’Aleman Publishing in paperback is available for purchase from Amazon. Cost €19.00 / £16.50.

Militancy Coupled with this and seemingly totally unrelated is the sudden upsurge of militancy and revolutions in the Islamic world after centuries of relative quiescence. Sadly a number of the more extreme elements have taken it upon themselves to cause as much havoc and senseless destruction in order to pave the way for the coming celestial entity which they refer to as the Mahdi and the ensuing takeover of Islam. However Islamic scholars of old have made it clear that even Islam itself will only last some 1400-1500 years before its demise. Friday 13th 2029 Scarily the author has uncovered centuries old ‘prophecies’ from both Islam and Hinduism which give the actual date for the arrival and ‘rule’ of this celestial figure. These are the years 2029 and 2036. Amazingly the dates in these texts synchronise exactly with the trajectory of an asteroid known as Apophis - which on Friday 13th April 2029 is set to make a record-breaking close encounter with the earth followed by another in 2036. NASA scientists, after initially in 2004 (at the very time of the Indian Ocean tsunami which killed hundreds of thousands) considering that there was a distinct impact probability, now reassure us that there is absolutely no possibility of impact and that we are all perfectly safe. Do these ancient writings have any substance? The author compares ancient Chinese, Jewish, and Tamil chronologies

Diary 0f events July

12 (Fri) Come Together!

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

The ‘Christmas Fayre’ is Coming…

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles at The Castle Paphos Harbour. As the sun beats down it is not easy to think about Christmas in the Gates open 6pm, concert starts 8pm.Tickets €12.50 from Local stores and middle of the summer, but that is just what the Anglican Church of Paphos outlets. For more info call 96 818066 on-line http://www.tickethour.com.cy/

Christmas Fayre Committee is doing. Planning the Fayre is virtually an allyear-round activity. In 2012 the Fayre raised over €12,000 which benefited more than 20 local Cyprus charities.

13 (Sat) Come Together!

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles at Pissouri Amphitheatre. Doors open 7pm, concert starts 8pm.Tickets €12.50 from Local stores and outlets. For more info call 96 818066 on-line http://www.tickethour.com.cy/ The venue for 2013’s Fayre is the ‘Monte Liza’ Wedding Venue on Mesogi Avenue, 17 (Wed) The Vox Beatles at Paliomonastiro Peyia Park, 8pm. Supporting Cancer Patients Support Group Paphos (Charity Raffle). Tickets €15 inc BBQ. Tickets from the Venue, Hearns Bookshop or call 96 818066. 26 (Fri) Dancing Under the Stars Dinner Dance with The Martin Rhodes Swing Band at Paradisos Hills Hotel Lysos, 7pm. Tickets: €19 inc. dinner at 7.30pm, dancing from 9pm. Reservations - Tel: 99 832538. www.paradisoshills.com www.andrewoliver9. co.uk

Paphos (the main Paphos to Polis road), on Wednesday 4th December. Currently the Committee members are looking for local businesses willing to sponsor the event. Donations of €500 or more give entitlement to a mention in all press releases, an advertisement in the Fayre Programme and a presence at the Fayre itself to advertise services, but not actually sell. During the current financial climate, this is a chance to become known to thousands through wide distribution of flyers to kiosks, filling stations, tavernas and shops. It is also never too early to donate prizes for the Grand Raffle or even to sponsor this attraction. Your Company name will go on every one of the 3000-4000 tickets sold.

The Fayre will have all the usual stalls and attractions, but a new venture for 2013 will be ‘Articrafts’, which will be a display of local art works, including paintings, starring Tina Chester and Andrew Oliver in a quintessentially British concert sculptures, ceramics, glass, mosaics, wood turning, etc – all done by members – each of uplifting classics from the British Isles. At the Pine Bay Club, Pissouri, item being for sale for under €50. 28 (Sun) Last Night of the Pimms

1pm. Tickets: €20 inc. lunch at 1pm, concert 3pm. Reservations – Tel: 97 788574. Info - Tel: 99 832538 www.andrewoliver9.co.uk 03 Aug (Sat) Volare Show

at Andreas Tavern/Kendall&Morrelli Music Venue (formerly known as The St George), at 8pm. Tickets €15 inc Set Dinner - Tel 96 818066.

Stage One Act for Solidarity The charity Solidarity, which helps Paphos people in poverty, benefited from a performance at the Stage One Theatre in Emba. The Stage One youth group performed an abridged version of Arthur Miller’s powerful drama The Crucible directed

by youth group leader Cathy Asater. The young actors ably brought out the terrible issues of this play which is set in the time of the witch trials in Salem. This was followed by The Real Inspector Hound written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Geoff Greavey, making his director’s debut for Stage One. This play is a spoof on the English country house mystery play and the audience were often in gales of laughter at Stoppard’s zany farce. Stage One was very proud to present Alison Fudge of Solidarity with a cheque for €1,400 from the generous audience. The theatre is closed now for the summer but rehearsals will be starting again soon for the October play, Steel Magnolias directed by Cathy Asater. Laughter and tears a plenty set in America’s south. To learn more check out the website www. stageonetheatre.com and info@solidaritypaphos.com 10

December does seem a long way off but if you are tidying the cupboards, sorting out your wardrobe or have been inundated with unwanted gifts – please remember the Christmas Fayre. We do have storage facilities and can arrange collection of bric-abrac, books, nearly new clothing or items suitable for prizes at any time of the year. The Anglican Church Christmas Fayre is probably the biggest and best Christmas Fayre on the Island, organised by a Committee of just six people. Please do all you can to ensure that 2013 is a successful year. For more information please contact Bob or Jean Wickens – 26 322 628, email: rwickens@cytanet.com.cy

An Ongoing Exhibition of Paintings by esteemed Dutch artist Joep Klinkenbijl in the Faros Gallery, Latchi running until Sunday 14 July 2013 (11am till late 7 days each week).

the Town Hall of Paphos, institutions which have all purchased his works. Joep has also designed a wine-label, ‘The Art Collection’, collaborating with the Tsangarides Winery in Lemona.

A collection of brand new paintings by the acclaimed Dutch artist Joep Klinkenbijl is being displayed at ‘The Faros Restaurant Gallery’, on the harbour-side in Latchi throughout June and part of July.

Joep’s career has also flourished in the music and film environment both in the Netherlands and abroad. Here in Cyprus he is a DJ with his own radio programme on Rock FM: “The Double Dutch Show”. Joep enjoys listening to music, watching films, making his own paintings and exploring the ‘world wide web’. He has a hugely enquiring mind, endlessly discovering inspirational new avenues in culture, history, theatre and art.

Joep, born in 1951 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, now resides in Tala. Entirely self-taught, he has an unflagging desire to create paintings in a unique style which is instantly recognizable as the artist’s signature. These are mainly abstract, portraying images set in a group, with particular emphasis given to their surroundings. The canvases ask each observer to use his or her powers of imagination to explore and interpret the meaning behind each individual image. Oils and acrylic resin are used on a linen/canvas base, creating dynamic and intense colours; the simplicity of the abstract designs identifies Joep’s individual style. He has exhibited in many prestigious locations throughout his native Holland, many renowned on the Netherlands’ art circuit. In Cyprus, Joep’s art can now be discovered and enjoyed in many locations; amongst the most prestigious is the Dutch Embassy in the capital, the International School and

Discover also a selection of paintings at Joep’s Refill Ink shop in Tala, where he holds a number of stock portfolio items as well as taking orders to create special commissions. The new Latchi exhibition is exceptional and he has produced a fascinating group of outstandingly fresh abstract works; each one encourages the observer’s mind to explore and indulge in its own personal fantasy. For a preview, do access the website: www. joepklinkenbijl.com. Faros Gallery is situated by the harbour of Latchi, directly at the entry of the restaurant, a beautiful venue for an exhibition of brilliant and unusual art works. For more information, contact Sally Laverick 99990842 or Joep Klinkenbijl - Mobile: 99202813 Office: 26812658. Email: info@joepklinkenbijl.com Website: www.joepklinkenbijl.com

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

NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

LATIN PARISH OF PAPHOS

Anyone is welcome. Holy Mass times at Agia Kyriaki Chrisopolitissa, Kato Paphos: Saturdays 18.00 (valid for Sunday), Sundays 10.00 (Latin), 11.00 (English-Polish), 12.00 (English); at Latin Parish Hall, Tombs of Kings Rd: Saturdays 16.00 (valid for Sunday); at St. Nicolas Church, Polis, Saturdays 10.00; at Columbia Resort, Pissouri, Sundays 18.00. Parish Priest: Fr. Carlos Ferrero. Tel: 26931308. www.stpauls-catholic-parish-paphos.com

PAPHOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Invite you to Sunday service in the Kissos Hotel 10.30. Refreshments 10.00. All are welcome. Tel, Allan Hodgson 96-217416, allan1mh@yahoo.co.uk

THERE IS A REFORMED CHURCH IN LIMASSOL

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

CHRIST EMBASSY CHURCH

Invites you to join them for praise and worship each Sunday at 9.00am at Mesogi Council Offices. Holy Communion is celebrated on first Sunday of each month. Tel. 99-757138

New Friends Coffee Morning,

Paragka Restaurant 10am Thurs, Coral Bay, Paphos

RegularS

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

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

Alzheimer Self Help Group, tel. 26-621530

Catsnip, www.catsnip.co.uk

Bereavement Support Group, tel. 99-312662, 99-224147, 99175510 or 99-541278

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

Cancer Patients Support Group, Coffee Morning, tel. 26-654007 Cancer Patients Support, Craft Group, tel. 26-654007 Cancer Support Group & Info Help Line, tel. 97-760989

Cyprus Services Rambling Club, tel. 99-292092 Cyprus Women of Today, tel. 99-358525 Food for Friends, tel. 25-634487

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

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

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

Happy Valley Hash House Harriers, tel. 99-434794

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

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

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

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

Cyprus Samaritans, tel. 77-777267, Freephone 80007773 Diabetes Support Group, tel. 99-861279 Duplicate Bridge, twice weekly at 6.45pm, tel. 26-912964

Man City Cyprus Limassol, tel. 99-130711 or 99812393

Easy Strollers Walking Group, nannasue@btinternet.com

RAFA Aphrodite Branch Meeting, tel. Mr. Cundall, 25-932334 or 99-067712

Fitness for Life, tel. Yvonne 99-034576

Royal Logistic Corps Association, tel. 25-717002

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

Table Tennis at UKCA, tel. Antonio 99-334706

Jukebox Jiving, tel. 96-349276

The Limassol Ladies Club, tel. 99-951910 The Royal British Legion, tel. 25-315313

Line Dancing, Jane tel. 99-762047

Toastmasters International, tel. 99-754042 or 97744285, 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 PALMS (Paphos Area Ladies Multi-national Society), tel. 99-341929 Paphos International Sailing Club (PISC), www.pisc.org.cy Paphos Writers Group, tel. 99-203102

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

Int. Evangelical Church, Larnaca,

Scottish Country Dancing, tel. 99-298512

tel. 24-652331

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Larnaca,

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

tel. 24-651327

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

Line Dancing, tel. 99-108391

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

Rubber Bridge, tel. 99-581827

St Barnabas’ Anglican Church Limassol

opposite the Old Hospital. Sunday Communion at 10am with Junior Church & monthly 11+ group on 2nd Sundays. Stroke Association, Latin Parish Hall, 1st Saturday each month, Tel. Derek on 96-612371 stbac@spidernet.com.cy www. tel. Brenda 99-804161. stbarnabas-cyprus.com

GERMAN-SPEAKING LUTHERAN Church in Paphos

Singles Sunday Lunch Club, tel. 99-754078

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.

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

Int. Christian Fellowship (East), Limassol

The Aircrew Association Cyprus, for Military Aircrew, Welcome 10.00am Sundays to: Worship, Study the Bible, tel. 26-815347 (island wide) Care for each other. Kanika Complex, Flat 201, Apollo Building. Tel. 99-917195.

Dhekelia Sailing Club, www.dhekeliasailing.com Duplicate Bridge, tel. 97-671192

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

Markets, Charity Shops & Car Boot Sales

Paphos Area

The Pajero Club of Paphos, www.pajeroclubofpaphos.com

Aladdins Cave Charity Shop, tel. 99-927452

Pissouri Anglican Group

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

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.

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

Limassol

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

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

Paphiakos Car Boot Sale, every Saturday, tel. 99-151996 Paphiakos Book Shop, Tremithousa, tel 99-771763

New to Grapevine

Paphiakos Peyia Shop, tel. 26-622828

‘Learn about your Body’ Series with Herbalist and Naturopath Caroline Evans and Oreximete. Last Friday of every month 10am – 2.30pm. For more info call 99 993412 or email caroline@ heavenonearthherbals.com

Paphiakos, Shop No.1, Kato Paphos, tel. 26-910325 Paphiakos, Shop No.2, Kato Paphos, tel. 26-942894 Paphiakos, Polis Shop. Judy 99-223572.

Farmers Market at Pano Akourdaleia herb garden. First Sunday of every month 10am – 2pm. Tel 99 993412 or 96 425879

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

Full Moon This Month June 22nd

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

Larnaca Area Marios Nicola Foundation, Xylophagou, tel. 99-541248 Paphiakos, Shop No.3, Larnaca, tel. 24-623494 © Grapevine •July 2013

Luigi’s

by Cherry Dobbins

Some months ago I was researching an article on Pizzas and learnt that Don Luigi’s in Kato Paphos was being moved and completely ‘reconsidered’. I had been a big fan of this very innovative pizza parlour and have been waiting for version two to open. Luigi’s is on the road that leads to the beach down the side of the Amathus Hotel. It is easily spotted being the first and only restaurant down there. Whereas version one was a brightly lit, modern, orange coloured eatery, version two is much more traditional. They have gone for an Italian village look. Although it is new they have managed to get the ‘lived in’ feel by using reclaimed windows and doors. So it is also ecologically sound. But most important there is still the wood fired oven to be seen in the open kitchen area. It felt very pleasant to be sat there on a warm summer’s evening and we decided to be mildly extravagant and order a bottle of imported Chianti. At €18 for a bottle of DOCG this represents good value for money and it went perfectly with the meal we ordered. The menu offers a selection of starters with either pasta or pizza to follow. There are also ‘specials’ for the day. On our evening visit they were recommending two dishes. The first dish was meatballs with a tomato and

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basil sauce and the second a bowl of four cheeses ravioli in a vegetable broth. The pasta is made with eggs to give it that extra richness. You can ‘mix and match’ the sauces and pasta styles if you prefer. For starters I was debating between Carpaccio di Salmone with a lime dressing or Carpaccio di Manzo served with marinated vegetables and truffle oil. I finally decided to be healthy and top up the omega 3 level with the salmon. It was very good and I also felt marginally less guilty about the full on Quattro Formaggi pizza to follow. Ruth almost always goes for an aubergine starter if there is one available. On this occasion she did consider the Fungi con Gorgonzola e Basilica or mushrooms baked with cheese and basil in the wood oven. In the end she chose the aubergine stuffed with vegetables and topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan. She was not disappointed. Ruth followed this with a dish of linguine, king prawns, tomatoes and lobster sauce. It came as a roll and the prawns and sauce were not immediately seen but once broken into there were plenty of prawns and much sauce. Ruth generally has a small appetite but she finished off the generous portion and described it as one of the best plates of pasta she had eaten. I had a pizza. Four cheeses on a thin and crispy base that was lightly charred from the wood oven – ‘totally scrummy’ as my young godson would say. I was very impressed by the topping of Parmesan curls and rocket that had been added just before serving. It gave the dish an extra dimension of taste and texture. Neither of us could manage to eat a sweet but we did read the menu to see what we were missing. Alongside the customary Tiramisu, Pannacotta and ice cream was a Semifreddo alla Vaniglia served with a coulis of forest fruits but I think I would have chosen the dish of the day which was chocolate ravioli stuffed with almonds and chocolate. Definitely something to go back for! The meal cost us nearly €50 including the imported wine, considering the excellent quality of the food we considered this very good value for money. They open for lunch as well as dinner so you can always wander down to the beach for a siesta.

Tzatziki Time! by Demetris Georgiades

A part of most meze dishes, Tzatziki (also ‘Tallatouri’ in the Cypriot dialect) is one of the most popular dips in the cuisine of Cyprus and Greece. The dip is always served cold and is usually an accompaniment to a main course, often alongside its ‘sister’ dip – taramosalata (codrow dip). It is also the sauce used in Greek-style gyros. Here in Cyprus, the dip contains less garlic than the Greek version, but also contains chopped mint leaves. There are similar dips throughout the Middle East, such as ‘Jajeek’ in Iraq, which is often served alongside alcoholic drinks, especially with ‘Arak’, an ouzo-like beverage. This drink can be compared with the Indian ‘Raita’, served as a refreshing appetizer. In the Caucasus, it is known as ‘Ovdukh’ and is often served on top of a mixture of vegetables, eggs and ham to create a dish called ‘Okoshka’. The Serbian version is hung in a cotton towel for several hours in order to reduce its water content. In Iran, a similar dish called ‘Masto-khiar’, literally meaning ‘yogurt with cucumber’. Iranians often take the dish a step further, adding shallots.

Here is a recipe for a Cypriot-style tzatziki (taken from ‘The Foods of Cyprus’, Stavros Georgiou) Ingredients 2 containers of strained yoghurt (200g each) 4 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon of salt 2 spoonfuls of white vinegar 4 spoonfuls of olive oil 1 medium-sized cucumber, shredded 2 teaspoons of chopped mint leaves Preparation Wash the cucumber, cut off the edges and grate it. Squeeze and drain well to eliminate excess water. Peel the garlic cloves and grate them. In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients and stir them well. Put the bowl in the fridge. When the tzatziki cools, it is ready to be served.

WIN A YEAR’S WORTH OF FREE GREEK LESSONS OR AN OXFORD NEW EDITION DICTIONARY! THREE lucky Grapevine readers will win free Greek lessons for a year with Demetris Georgiades and three other readers will win a copy of the new edition Oxford Greek-English dictionary! Simply answer the following questions and send or deliver your entry to Grapevine’s offices and you might be one of the lucky winners! Winners will be announced in September’s Grapevine. Good Luck! Answer True or False: 1. Modern Greek uses the same alphabet as Ancient Greek. _________ 2. All Greek men’s and boys’ names end with the letter «Σ». __________ 3. All Greek women’s and girls’ names end with the letter «Ι». __________ 4. The Greek letter «Ω» (omega) makes two distinct sounds. __________ 5. The Greek letter «Γ» (ghama) makes one sound only. __________

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Marinades by Cherry Dobbins

Marinades were originally used, in the days before refrigeration, to allow fish and meat to last a little longer. Now they are used to impart flavour to the food and to tenderise tougher cuts of meat. They also help to prevent barbequed meat and fish drying out.

50ml. lemon juice 5 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. chilli powder 1 tsp. black pepper 1. Mix all the ingredients together and pour over the food.

Acidic ingredients to the marinade such as vinegar, fruit juice or yoghurt will act as a tenderiser. Oil and wine based marinades tend to permeate the food adding moisture to dry cuts whilst yoghurt gives the food a protective crust. Experimenting with marinades is fun and will make your barbeques more flavoursome. Use the marinade to baste the food whilst cooking but be prepared for ‘flare-ups’ with oil based marinades. To marinate the food place it in a shallow, non-metallic dish and pour over the marinade. For meat, leave in a cool place for at least one hour or even overnight. If using kiwi fruit to marinate meat do not leave for more than an hour or the meat will disintegrate! Fish and shellfish also need a much shorter time, 20 to 40 minutes is generally sufficient. Yoghurt Marinade For chicken or lamb 3 tbsp. yoghurt, low fat if you prefer 2 cloves garlic, crushed good handful of fresh coriander, chopped salt and pepper 1. Mix together well and coat the meat. Alternative ingredients to add to the yoghurt could be lemon zest and rosemary for chicken or smoked paprika for lamb. Za’atar Marinade Za’atar is a Middle Eastern mixture of spices. Recipes vary tremendously but they all contain sumac, thyme and sesame and have a definite zing. I have been known to cheat and just add the sumac and thyme to supermarket bought tahini but you do lose the roasted flavour. The za’atar mix below can be stored in a cool dark place in an airtight container for up to six months. 2 level tbsp. sumac 2 tbsp. dried thyme 1 tbsp. roasted sesame seeds 2 tbsp. dried oregano or marjoram 1 tsp. coarse sea salt 1. Use a food processor or mortar and pestle to grind the sesame seeds. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. 3. Coat the food in olive oil and then sprinkle on the za’atar. 4. Leave for at least two hours in the fridge. Mexican Marinade This works especially well with beef. If you want a serious kick use fresh chilli with the seeds. 350ml. beer 110ml. oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 14

Sangria Marinade - Works on lamb, chicken or fish. 1 orange – zest only 1 lemon – zest only 125ml. red or white wine 1 stick cinnamon, broken into pieces pinch salt black pepper to taste 1. Mix all the ingredients together and pour over the food. Inomelo A honey and wine marinade from Greece that works well with shellfish and vegetables. 4 tbsp. honey, thyme if possible 4 tbsp. olive oil 4 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. dried thyme, oregano or rosemary pinch chilli (optional) 1 clove garlic, crushed Salt and pepper 1. Mix together well and pour over the food. Sweet Potatoes with a Filfar Marinade These go well with barbequed steaks. 500g sweet potato 4 tbsp. brown sugar 4 tbsp. orange juice 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. Filfar 1 tsp. orange zest Pinch nutmeg 1. Boil the potato for 10 minutes, until about ‘half tender’ and then drain immediately, cool, peel and cut into thick slices. 2. Divide the slices between 4 double pieces of thick aluminium foil and make into a secure packet leaving one end open. 3. Combine the remaining ingredients and spoon into the packets. Seal and leave to marinate for an hour. 4. Lay the parcels at the edge of the barbeque so the sugars do not burn. Cook slowly until tender.

The Barefaced Liar Botched the Job! by Demetris Georgiades

If a Cypriot friend tells you that they “ate their house” looking for a lost item, it does not mean they’ve suddenly developed a healthy appetite for bricks and mortar! They are simply assuming that idiomatic expressions translate directly into English; “eating a home” in the Greek language means to search every crevice carefully. We are so conditioned by the idioms in our own language that we rarely stop to think about what they really mean and how funny some of them might sound to speakers of other languages. When was the last time we stopped to think what exactly being “head over heels” has to do with passion? What about trying to assess the link between pain and “the Dickens”? What exactly is the link between a bare face and a liar? Below is a list of some commonly used idioms taken from the book “POSH” by Michael Quinion.

Dickens is a euphemism for ‘devil’, hence the equally common phrases “hurts like the devil!” The popularity of the name Dickens in Victorian times made it an obvious choice to replace the harsher term.

“You are like a bull in a china shop!”

“You are a barefaced liar!”

This expression describes a person who is very careless in the way that they move or behave. The current form of the expression came first from Frederick Marryat in 1834; it had been around a long time before then, but in a different format: “like an ox in a china shop”.

Describing a person who has told a bold, audacious or shameless lie, the phrase stems from a term used to describe young boys without parental guidance. Others have claimed that the phrase was first coined by Shakespeare, who first used it in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.

“You bet your bottom dollar I’m going to win!”

“You are barking up the wrong tree!”

This expression is used to describe something that is considered to be a sure thing. It can be traced back to early nineteenth century poker players who would pick up or push a stack of chips with their bottom chip – their bottom dollar.

Used to describe actions, leads or assumptions that will inadvertently lead to a dead end, this expression originates in America and is derived from raccoon hunters. The partly nocturnal animals are hunted with dogs, who spot the raccoons and then run to the base of the tree in which the raccoon is hiding and bark loudly. Occasionally, due to the speed of the raccoon, the dogs stand and bark under the wrong tree.

“I’m stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea!” This expression originates from the seventeenth century, when it was coined by sailors who had to ‘pay the devil’ by working close to the side of the ship’s deck. A sudden swell or strong wind could easily knock them overboard; thus they found themselves between the “devil and the deep blue sea!” “Ouch! It hurts like the Dickens!”

“You’ll get more bang for the buck if you buy this one!” This Americanism originates in Cold War deliberations concerning funding for new weapons. American Air Force chiefs coined the phrase, claiming that ballistic missiles such as ICBM models were a better choice, as they could cause “more bang for the buck”.

“Don’t barge in again! Knock on the door next time!” The origin of this expression dates back to the eighteenth century. River barges are constantly struck by boats and other vessels, thus the verb “to barge” was derived from this. It officially entered the language in the early 1900s.

Gardening Calendar by Barbara Strain

July

Hopefully, the hard work you put into the garden during cooler months is paying off now.

What to See Salvia, portaluca and dianthus plants should all be doing well. With luck we should see wonderful displays of roses, jasmines, honeysuckle, stephanotis and lavender; all of which look good, and will send perfume wafting over you as you recline in the shade.

What to Do

Flower Beds & Containers You can increase your stock by taking cuttings; geraniums and coleus plants will root easily. Take a non-flowering piece, just below a leaf node. Remove the lower leaf; dip the stem in some hormone rooting powder and plant in compost. Alternatively, with such easily propagated plants, you can leave the stem in water until roots form and then plant on. Strawberry plants put out runners - peg them down to encourage roots to form before transferring the new plantlets to pots of compost. This method also works with spider ferns, or you can split existing plants and re-pot them, which will help promote new, fresh green growth. Trees & Shrubs The continued spraying of fruit trees and vines is essential. The reward for the hard work in harvesting grub-free fruits makes it all worthwhile. The harvest of soft fruit, such as peaches, apricots and of apples and cherries will be coming to an end, even at higher altitudes. Vegetables In the veggie plot you should be harvesting sweetcorn, courgettes and spinach sown during April and May. Tomatoes sown earlier should be yielding a good crop, too. Cucumbers and melons should also be in plentiful supply this month. Apart from summer fruits and vegetables, there is not a lot going on in most vegetable gardens. Energetic folk may think to start preparing ground for planting seed potatoes in August, but for most of us this is a good month

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to take a respite from the hard work and to save water too.

What to Plan It is never too late to install an irrigation system. Although it is best to plan ahead and have the pipework put in before paths are laid, it’s certainly worth considering laying a watering system if you are going to be away during the summer. Having the black plastic on display is a small price to pay for saving your garden from drought. You can buy computerised systems that can be programmed to water at set times for a particular length of time. One drawback is the possibility of either water or electricity outages, which can mean that the timing goes wrong. However, just a simple manual arrangement can suffice to make it easier for that helpful friend or neighbour who has offered to water your plants in your absence. The basic configuration should be in a ring, to ensure even pressure all around. The ‘elbow’ or ‘tee’ connections are inexpensive and help you to lay the pipes neatly and go round appropriate corners. There are different nozzles for spray or drip, with different ranges. Drip systems are good for delivering small quantities of water to individual plants, but most people will find that sprays are more practical. It takes time to make sure that each spray area overlaps the next, so there are no bits left unwatered. Sprays that deliver only 180° or 90° are useful along the edges and corners of a plot respectively.

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

Up in the Clouds by Barbarian

Somewhere up in the clouds of ether there’s space for us to store all our computer files. There’s more storage than all your collection of DVDs, CDs, photo albums and documents combined. What’s more, storing in the clouds means that you can access all that information from anywhere you happen to be – provided there’s internet access. On top of that, you may not have to pay a cent. There are two main types of products, which are often used interchangeably, although they are actually slightly different. Cloud storage covers the definition given above, storing files on the internet to share and access at will. Most cloud storage creates a folder which you have to drag and drop files into to save. Dropbox and Google Drive do this. Online Backup means you back up your whole computer so you can easily restore your files, just as you do to a disc or memory stick. Products such as livedrive or mozy keep the file structure as it is on your hard drive. That’s an advantage over, say, Google Drive, which shows our files in one list. MyPCBackup and JustCloud not only backup your whole computer but they also give you an online control panel so you can access your files anywhere at any time. You can share these files and sync them across multiple computers. There are now around 50 major online backup providers who each have their own software, control panels and unique features, so it is worthwhile taking care to check what features you want before you make a decision. First, do you need PC, Mac or Android compatibility, or a mixture? Do you need to backup/store file from multiple computers/phones? Will you want to synchronise files between these? If you want to backup external drives, not just your hard disk, make sure the program can do this easily. Ease of access is important, too. The drag-and-drop system means it is usually easy to select files to save, but there’s no point in having your data up in the clouds if you can’t access it when you want it. Check that the product will backup files, music and videos as you require. Also, look for the amount of storage space that is available. This may range from 5GB to an unlimited amount. The average home user probably needs

only about 30GB, but a business – or a film buff may require more space. Sometimes you may pay for the space in increments. Check your needs to ensure you don’t pay for more than you need. Lots of the services will entice you with a free trial. Although this is a good thing, use caution if the ‘free trial’ is only available after you hand out your credit card details. It might be hard to get out of a contract once the trial is over. Make sure that the rates are clear before you sign up for a freebie – no point in finding you like the product only to discover it will cost you a lot. Here’s a roundup of a few of the most popular products: Dropbox offers free storage of 2GB, with up to 100GB for a small monthly fee for personal use. Business plans are also available. It works with Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad, iPhone, Android and Blackberry. Dropbox works even offline, so you always have access to your files. Sharing files and creating specific photo galleries is easy. Google Drive allows 15GB for free, shared between Google Drive, Gmail, and Google+ Photos with 100GB at about $5 per month. Larger increments are available. You can keep your files, emails, and photos accessible from any device, anywhere. If you reach the free storage limit, everything stored will still be accessible, but you can’t create or add anything new unless you sign up for more space, which is a subscription and renews automatically. JustCloud provides unlimited free space. Once the initial backup has been made the software automatically saves only modifications or new documents. It works with Mac, PC and iPhone, iPad and Android apps. Additional extras like file versioning, private file sharing, the ability to sync computer files, unlimited storage, complete automation, and secure downloads, are just some of the extra services users can expect. Whether you back up in the cloud, or just to a disc, don’t forget to update your records regularly. Data loss can be frustrating!

Business Pride in Spotlight by Lucie Robson

A Paphos-based initiative has been launched with the aim of upgrading the local manner of doing business while promoting the best of what Cyprus has to offer at the same time.

The ‘Proudly Cypriot’ campaign, created by graphic designer and publisher Paul Lambis, encourages the nation to support local products and make use of local services, in an effort to stimulate the economy and help create jobs. ‘Proudly Cypriot’ also promotes national pride, patriotism and social cohesion. How it works is businesses which support the tenets of ‘Proudly Cypriot’ promote and actively incorporate the spirit of the scheme in their operations and can display a logo designed by Lambis on their premises and in their marketing publicity. The logo is round and consists of the colours of the Cypriot flag and a green tick in the centre. Although in the making for some time, Paul has seen the economic crisis which reached a critical point during the recent banking meltdown as an opportunity to focus on improving what Cyprus business has to offer in a united effort. “I am extremely patriotic and believe Cyprus has so much to offer. I was tired of hearing from friends that Cypriot companies were overcharging, thereby encouraging internet purchasing and sending the money out of the country,” Paul told Grapevine. “I believe that businesses have been too relaxed without having a ‘ceiling’ on their pricing. The bailout plan has certainly played its part in tarnishing the image of the country, but it’s time for us to re-invent ourselves as a competitive and attractive destination.” Anyone can take part in the campaign, if they are committed to promoting Cyprus, its products and its businesses. “We are determined to encourage local businesses to become more competitive with their pricing, creating attractive price packages primarily for those living and working in Cyprus. Local businesses should focus on encouraging repeat business. Unfortunately we have seen in the past that businesses would prefer overcharging the client initially and expressing no concern if they should see potential business from them again.” All the businesses which have expressed an interest to participate in the re-branding campaign receive a high resolution copy of the logo which they can use as they wish on their own marketing material. Businesses are also encouraged to include the logo on their products to communicate that their products are “locally made.” For more information on the ‘Proudly Cypriot’ campaign and how to take part, contact Paul Lambis at info@orangecircleadv.com. 20

Do Men and Women Fatigue Differently? by Cycling Cyprus

When it comes to exercise and cycling performance, the physiological differences between men and women are small. It’s true that women tend to have less lean muscle mass and carry a bit more body fat, which makes it harder for them to achieve the same power-toweight ratio as men. However, in terms of the actual metabolic processes that take place in the muscles, there’s no evidence of any difference between males and females. That being the case, it’s natural to assume that the mechanisms of fatigue during hard exercise are the same regardless of gender. However, new research by US scientists suggests that these mechanisms differ markedly - something that could have quite significant implications for the way women and men should best train. The Science In the study, the researchers examined the relative contributions of peripheral (i.e. stemming from the muscles) and central (i.e. stemming from the brain) fatigue in men and women during prolonged cycling. To do this, they used a technique known as ‘peripheral nerve magnetic stimulation’, which gives information on the behaviour of nerves (e.g. motor nerves that activate muscles) when immersed in a powerful magnetic field. Eleven men and nine women cycled for two hours at their ventilatory threshold (the point at which breathing begins to become laboured - fairly hard). During this ride, they had to perform five one-minute sprints and then immediately afterwards, they performed a flat-out 3km time trial. Before and after the cycling test, quadriceps (frontal thigh muscles) strength testing was performed. The cyclists were asked to perform maximum power voluntary contractions of their quadriceps muscles on three occasions while undergoing peripheral nerve magnetic stimulation. Importantly, the magnetic field was adjusted during these contractions so that the relative contributions of peripheral and central fatigue could be calculated. In a Nutshell Some of the findings were entirely to be expected. For example, when adjusted for body mass, men and women had similar strength levels. Also, the measured decline in maximum voluntary contractions were broadly similar between sexes, declining 22% in men and 16% in women - a difference that was not considered statistically significant. However, when the researchers looked at the relative contributions of fatigue across the sexes, they found that while both men and women seemed equally affected by central nervous system (brain) fatigue, it was only the men that lost strength as a result of actual muscular fatigue; their levels dropped from an average of 6.3N per kilo to 5.2N per kilo. Those of the women were unchanged between pre and post-cycling. So What? What’s interesting about this study is that it seems to show that the causes of the tiredness we feel when cycling hard are not identical in men and women. In women, central nervous system fatigue appears to account for most of the fatigue experienced whereas in men, although central nervous system fatigue is important, muscular fatigue brought about by chemical changes in muscles also plays a significant role. The implications of this are important because it suggests that women are likely to respond especially well to strategies aimed at reducing or managing central nervous system fatigue (music, caffeine, imagery etc). These would also work for men, but men may be more receptive than women to muscular fatigue reduction strategies such as the use of supplements to reduce lactate accumulation, maintaining maximum high levels of muscle glycogen etc. © Grapevine •July 2013

Europa Donna Breast Cancer Centre Opens by Lucie Robson

Europa Donna opened its fourth Cyprus centre in Paphos with the aim of supporting women suffering from cancer and their families. The centre will offer individual psychotherapy and counselling, family therapy and couple counselling along with group therapy and selfawareness. The facilities will also assist with the selection of special prosthesis bras and wigs, if required. The centre assesses each woman’s case individually to ensure that minimal cost is incurred for required services. In most cases, support is free of charge. The centre has been built through the efforts of the Managing Committee of the will of donor Christodoulos Petridis. Directors and volunteers helped to secure equipment and sponsorship. Europa Donna Cyprus is a member of the European Confederation of Europa Donna which consists of 45 member countries. “Trying to present accurate information and support the rights of all breast cancer patients is particularly important when talking about a disease that affects one in nine women,” a press release said. “It was this that led us to the creation of Europa Donna Cyprus in an attempt to break the prejudices and silences and claim the best possible treatment for each woman in need. It must also be noted that 1.2% of cases of breast cancer affect men.” The new centre is located on 8 Ligavitou Street just off Mesoyi Avenue in Paphos. The inauguration of the building was attended by The Health Minister and the blessing was conducted by the Abbot of Saint Neophytos Bishop Chytroi. President of Europa Donna Cyprus, Stella Kyriakides and the mayor of Paphos Savvas Vergas addressed the inauguration.

Orchestra Auditions for Young Soloists by Lucie Robson

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation is organising autumn auditions for young musicians under the age of 27. The orchestra announced that it is seeking musicians who are interested in performing as soloists. At the auditions, one to four candidates will be selected to perform as soloists with the orchestra at a concert with the title “Young Cypriot soloists - the first step”. Candidates must be specialised in one of the orchestral instruments, including the piano. Also, applications will be accepted from candidates who are specialized in classical singing. Young musicians who are interested in applying must have a Cypriot nationality or live permanently in Cyprus and should not have appeared as soloists with a professional orchestra in the past. The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation was founded in 2006 with the aims of developing and promoting the art of orchestral music, of improving musical life and education in the country, as well as the involvement of society in musical activities. On 1st January 2007, the Foundation undertook the management of the State Chamber Orchestra and the State Youth Orchestra, (which were renamed Cyprus Symphony Orchestra and Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra respectively) with the aim of further expanding their promotion and activities. In addition, the Foundation, manages the Music Workshop of the Youth Orchestra, as well as the Strings Workshop and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Music Information Centre. The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation is a not for profit private company. Since its establishment, the Foundation has to a large extent progressed its objectives making its presence felt both with music lovers and wider audiences through concerts, and the educational and outreach programmes it organises. The soloist auditions take place on 13th and 14th October 2013. For more information about the auditions and the application procedure, interested candidates can contact the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation (tel. 22 463 144, 22 463 101 or visit www.cyso.org.cy). 22

A Greek Letter by Christine Babbington

Sounds of laughter are coming yet again from a room in a quiet Paphos side street near to the Law Courts, what can be the cause of such amusement? Ah, say the local Cypriot neighbours with a knowing look, it is Demetris and his class of students. Yes, of course the Greek language classes run by Canadian-Cypriot teacher Demetris Georgiades are serious but, he introduces such fun into learning what is considered to be one of the more difficult languages in the world. I was very fortunate, in 2012, to win a free place in Demetris’ classes by entering a Grapevine competition based on a few simple questions about the Greek language. Although I had been trying for a number of years to master this language, I wasn’t entirely certain of the answers and dropped them into the Grapevine letterbox early one morning thinking I hadn’t much hope of winning but, win I did and what an enjoyable and educational experience it has been. I have been trying to learn Greek for much longer than Demetris would ever guess. I started many years ago by attending evening classes at the Brasshouse Language School in Birmingham. Some years later when I moved to Cyprus I went to the EU sponsored free classes for non-Greek speakers. Following this I purchased a musical brain training DVD which was supposed to etch into my brain many Greek words and phrases. I was resigned to the fact that I was not a linguist. I would have dearly loved to have spoken with newly made friends and neighbours but was always conscious that I might make a mistake and embarrass myself. This probably stems from a schoolgirl error when I innocently asked a visiting French male student if he was ‘une oncle’ which someone rapidly explained to me meant I was asking if he was homosexual. How things change! The Introductory class consists of 38 well structured lessons, designed by Demetris, following a very successful format to teach a foreign language to adults, building up vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. When I have been unable to attend my regular class I have sat in on the introductory class for revision purposes and was very impressed to note that after a few lessons the students were already able to compose simple sentences and ask questions which are useful in day-to-day living. Demetris also kindly helps with some spoken words and phrases that are exclusive to Cyprus especially in the local villages, you may not need to use these but it is very useful if you are able to understand them. At introductory and higher level classes there is constant revision of previous points to build up your confidence. Is it worth the fee you ask? I say absolutely. I will definitely be carrying on when the autumn term arrives. Demetris tells me that from the new term in September the Introductory classes are being reduced to only €20 per month. This gives you access to weekly classes at other levels and included in the fee is the opportunity to attend a revision class during the same week and a conversation class should you wish to. If you have been wondering whether to enter this year’s competition in the Grapevine (it is still open) or simply join one of the classes then please be bold and go ahead. You may win one year’s free lessons as I did or one of the runners up prizes of a copy of the new edition Oxford Greek-English dictionary. You will not be made to take an active part in class if you don’t want to, Demetris is fully aware that some people are uncomfortable with this. What you will find is that you will meet a lot of friendly like-minded people and that very soon you will have the confidence to join in without the much feared embarrassment. So, thank you so much Grapevine and Demetris for enabling me, at long last, to be able to converse with my Cypriot neighbours and friends, they are so pleased with my efforts and appreciate our chats about their villages and their families of which they are all incredibly proud. Any mistakes I make are greeted with an indulgent and warm smile.

Euro Holds Firm Despite Rise in Unemployment by Daniel Wray

As another month passes, we continue to see a flow of negative jobless figures from the Eurozone. If the trend in unemployment continues, an unenviable milestone could be reached by year-end, with 20 million on the dole across the 17 nations that use the single currency. The jobless rate currently stands at an all-time high of 12.2%, making the phrase “lost generation” entirely appropriate when you consider that one in four of all under 25s across the region is out of work and Greece and Spain’s youth unemployment has reached a staggering 55%! The problem the European Central Bank (ECB) faces in dealing with unemployment is that it has to cope with so many different economies and conflicting opinions on how to solve the crisis. In the US for example, unemployment has been kept under control by the fact that the Federal Reserve has been prepared to embrace quantitative easing on a grand scale. This is in stark contrast to the ECB, where the failure to loosen monetary policy has been coupled with tax rises and spending cuts, even when it was clear that most of the economies were struggling. The crisis has therefore been exacerbated by this unwillingness or inability to change the macroeconomic policy and mirrors what was seen in the Great Depression back in the 1930s. ECB President Mario Draghi does however believe that the European economy will return to growth by year-end, offering policymakers a reason to hold back on fresh stimulus. “Euro-area economic activity should stabilise and recover in the course of the year albeit at a subdued pace,” stated Draghi, adding that, “We will monitor very closely all incoming developments and we stand ready to act.” Mr Draghi was speaking after the ECB’s latest rate decision where it left its main refinancing rate at 0.5 per cent after reducing it by 0.25 per cent in the previous meeting. The ECB also held the deposit rate at zero and the previous talk of negative deposit rates was mentioned as just one of many options open to the ECB. The euro has confounded expectations and performed reasonably well in the last month. Ordinarily talk of negative interest rates for an economy would result in investors looking elsewhere, but the single currency has held its ground in the aftermath of these comments. Recent German data has been strong and is perhaps helping keep the euro artificially high, masking the problems within the Eurozone. Germany is crucial to the Eurozone’s future so the recent German Supreme Court hearing on the Eurozone’s bailout policies is making investors jittery. The main bone of contention is the ECB’s decision to prop up the Italian and Spanish bond markets, which helped save the Eurozone last year. It did however result in German taxpayers being liable for hundreds of billions of foreign debt and judges are set to consider claims that the ECB is overstepping its mandate. A ruling against the ECB, due in autumn, would reignite problems within the Eurozone and we could see a weakening of the Euro as a result. You can pop into our Paphos office on Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave, 500m north of Paphos Court House, to meet us personally and to discuss your options further. A quick chat and simple review of your situation will not cost or commit you in any way. You can also call our Cypriot office on +357 2693 3164. Alternatively, for more information, contact Daniel Wray at our London office on +44 207 989 0000 or email us at info@fcexchange.co.uk. For the latest exchange rates, surveys, articles and market reports visit our website at www. fcexchange.co.uk.

In focus

Take Four and Twenty Blackbirds by Cherry Dobbins

to expensive flour.

The British Christmas mince pie was and is served with Christmas plum pudding. They are filled with mixed dried fruit and spices. However they originally also included beef fillet, pickled tongue and streaky bacon. Stargazy pie must rank as the most unusual pie in the world. A Tom Bawcock braved a stormy sea to get food for his hungry Cornish village of Mousehole. When he returned they made the pie of pilchards, eggs and potatoes. The fish heads poke through the top crust as if gazing at the sky. My favourite name for a pie though is ‘Homity pie’. The land girls of the Second World War were fed these because of rationing. They contain potatoes, leeks, onions and cheese and are still popular with lacto-vegetarians today. American author Mark Twain was a big pie fan. After a trip to Europe left him with a bleak impression of British food, he wrote the following (not particularly flattering) recipe for ‘English pie’ in his book A Tramp Abroad, 1880: “Take a sufficiency of water and a sufficiency of flour, and construct a bulletproof dough. Work this into the form of a disk, with the edges turned up some three-fourths of an inch. Toughen and kiln-dry in a couple days in a mild but unvarying temperature. Construct a cover for this redoubt in the same way and of the same material. Fill with stewed dried apples; aggravate with cloves, lemon-peel, and slabs of citron; add two portions of New Orleans sugars, then solder on the lid and set in a safe place till it petrifies. Serve cold at breakfast and invite your enemy.” In Europe a pie is a baked dish which is usually made of a pastry dough crust that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweet or savoury ingredients. A dish with a pastry case that does not over the top is called a tart or flan. In America they call the latter an open pie or simply a pie. Despite the saying “As American as apple pie”, there are recipes in Britain and France dating back to well before Christopher Columbus was even a glint in his parent’s eyes. There is evidence to suggest that the first pie, of honey and nuts encased in cereal, was made in Egypt about 9500BC. To me that sounds like an early Baklava! There is a recipe for chicken pie written on a tablet in 2000BC and the Greeks are generally credited with having invented the flour and water paste which sealed the food during cooking and then acted as a holder for the food during sea journeys. The Romans copied the Greek idea and they then transported it across Europe. The idea of pastry as a food holder continued as far as Britain where the Bedfordshire clanger and the Cornish pasty both encased a two course meal for a working man. In Medieval times pies were called “coffyns”, which meant simply a basket or box. Around this time the idea of using just a pasty top to cover an earthenware dish of food came into being. This saved on the use of expensive flour. “Four and twenty blackbirds” might not have been baked alive in a pie but there was certainly a 16th century craze for putting animals in a dish and covering with a pastry top. When the pie was cut open the animals were supposed to burst out and surprise the guests. The animals used included birds, rabbits and frogs. The Denby Dale Pie was a gigantic pie, first baked in 1788 to celebrate George the Third’s return from madness. It continues to be baked to celebrate national events and the last one, in the year 2000, weighed 12 tons. Shepherd’s pie came into being around 1791 when potatoes were being introduced as an edible cheap crop for the poor. It was an alternative topping 26

The most expensive pie ever conceived was cooked in Burnley, England, in 2005. It contained two bottles of Chateau Mouton

Rothschild, Japanese Wagyu beef fillet, black winter truffles, gold leaf and Matsutake mushrooms. The latter are so rare they reputedly grow under armed guard. The pie cost £1,000 a slice to try. There is no record of whether diners considered it money well spent.

All the Summertime Tips You Will Ever Need by Denise Thomson

Get ready for summer with a guide to the best of the summertime make-up tricks & treats.

SUMMER MAKE-UP TIPS

Summer skin shouldn’t be masked but sheer, with coverage only where you need it. It’s good to swap your usual foundation for a tinted moisturiser, they are much easier to apply than some heavy bases. Place a small amount on your fingertips and blend using sweeping movements from the centre of your face outwards. Or if you don’t want to splash out on a new foundation just mix your normal foundation with a little of your moisturiser.

Make your lip gloss last longer by applying a layer of Vaseline first, so for the perfect pout apply the Vaseline to the lips, brush with a cotton bud to remove any dry patches, then apply your favourite lip gloss with a brush. Planning on being a water baby? A great tip is to outline your lips with a lip pencil then fill in with the colour all over your lips to last all day.

BURNT YOUR SKIN

If you only buy one item of make-up to summerize your skin make it a skin bronzer to highlight your face. Don’t use all over but apply where your face naturally catches the sun; the forehead, cheekbones, bridge of your nose and the tip of your chin. The sheer bronzed look is perfect for evenings just add a flash of red lip-gloss. Keep your skin toner in the fridge a great refreshing toner will really wakeup your skin. Your skin becomes oilier in the sun as your skin produces more oil to protect itself, but don’t be tempted to over cleanse as this creates dryness making your skin produce even more oil. Keep skin cool with a mineral water mist.

*Place cold flannels over the burnt area. *Apply plain yoghurt or cucumber to soothe the skin. *Drink plenty of water to re-hydrate. Take an aspirin or ibruprofen to reduce any swelling

All the Summertime Tips You Will Ever Need * Stay out of the sun for at least a day. Best to build up your tan gradually. Always apply sun protection, paying attention to areas like your chest and hands.

SUN KISSED HAIR

You should treat your hair like your face, loads of moisture. To cheat your way to glossy hair add a drop of shine serum to your usual conditioner. Hair turned green? Rub a little tomato ketchup through your hair as you would a conditioner, leave on for 10 mins then rinse off. The acid content of the ketchup helps to restore hair after the damaging effects of chlorine while red colour neutralises the green staining deposits. Your hair will be left soft and shiny. Also try wetting your pre-swim hair with tap water which will reduce the amount of chlorine or saltwater your hair absorbs. Want to give your hair more volume for instant body lift? Flip your head upside down when blow drying, then flick it back for a fuller sexier style. No time to touch up your roots? Then make sure that your hair is squeaky clean. If your hair is greasy your roots will stand out.

antioxidants, which will not only protect but restore shine and moisture to your hair. Give your hair a lovely natural conditioning treat with this delightfully indulgent DIY recipe. Mash together one ripe banana with one tablespoon of olive oil, apply to your hair dry then wrap it in clingfilm or a plastic shower cap. Leave on for 15 mins then rinse off thoroughly, shampoo as normal. This treatment leaves your hair silky and smooth.

INSECT BITES You must not scratch an insect bite, not only can it become infected but just as you squeeze or scratch a spot it can permanently scar your skin. Instead use an ice cube to reduce the swelling and apply tea tree oil or witch hazel to stop the itching. Another useful tip is to apply a little natural yoghurt to sooth and reduce the itching.

*Lavender oil can deter mozzies and if you have already been bitten, soothe with a little lavender oil (you can use this oil neat). *Dilute a few drops of eucalyptus or citronella oil in half a mug of water, apply to the exposed areas, avoiding the eyes and mouth. *Nelson’s Pyrethrum Spray available from the chemist takes the itch out of the mozzie bites.

Before sunbathing smooth some olive oil through your hair as it’s full of

All the Summertime Tips You Will Ever Need QUICK TRICKS FOR BEAUTIFUL NAILS For nails that really dazzle have a manicure, the funkiest nails right now are anything goes colour wise but the most popular shape this summer remains square.

Stained nails? If you want to go for the nearly nude or have a French polish, but can’t as your nails are stained after wearing dark colours through the winter. Just put a denture tablet into a small bowl of water and soak your finger-tips for about 10 mins. The bubbles created by the denture tablet as it dissolves will lift the staining from the nails while the other ingredients have a whitening effect on your nails. Alternatively try working your fingertips into half of a lemon, the natural fruit acid acts as a brilliant stain remover. It’s sandals time so get your feet to look fabulous. The funkiest colours for your toes this season are silver and anything metallic. Feet are probably the most neglected part of your body but if your feet look great then you’ll feel great too! Few of us like our feet but with a little TLC they can look fab. Got dry hard skin? Use a dry foot file or a pumice stone and cream every night. How can I avoid in-growing toenails? Always cut nails straight across and avoid wearing shoes that are too small. • After a pedicure, but before applying polish, wipe nails with polish remover to eliminate any oily residues that can ruin your job. • Apply polish ten minutes before going to bed so it’s touch dry and won’t ruin your sheets, the colour will dry as you are sleeping. If you can’t paint your nails before bedtime wait ten minutes after painting then put your thumb over a bottle of olive or baby oil and rub over each nail to prevent smudging. • Need a cheap DIY foot reviver? Soak feet in warm water mixed with some therapeutic essential oil such as cooling peppermint or healing lavender. • Add a top layer of glittery polish to glam up a daytime colour. Foot odour? To remove odour creating bacteria, brew 2 teabags in 600ml water for 15 minutes. Add 4 pints or 2.25 litres of water and soak your feet for 20 minutes.

STRETCH MARKS Women can get stretch marks on tummy, hips, thighs, also on their breasts and around their armpits. Skin is elastic but if the skin becomes over-stretched some of the collagen, a vital part of the make up of skin, tear and then the damage is irreparable. So what can you do about it?

By rubbing vitamin E oil into scars and stretch marks may make them less noticeable. Aromatherapy is effective. Try massage twice daily with a few drops of lavender & mandarin oil in 2 tbsp of a base oil, for example almond, sunflower or wheat-germ. Collagen injections into the stretch marks done by a plastic surgeon may help. Ask your GP to recommend a qualified surgeon. 30

Are Bonds Still Worth Investing in? by Mrs Vivian Nagel, MCSI

With Sovereign debt being seen as a safe haven amongst the global economic turmoil and corporate debt offering high yields there has been massive investment in these areas over the last few years. The question is are we seeing a bond bubble or do these asset classes still have some further room to grow? Using a fund investing in bonds rather than buying individual bonds is, probably, a better option at the moment as you leave the decisions of what and when to buy to those that have the most experience in this sector. Bond Indices and Bond Funds managed according to indices allocate the greatest weight to the “most indebted” countries and companies. One of the bond funds we use specifically, does not do this but instead, seeks to invest in Investment Grade bonds from those countries, and companies within those countries, which the managers consider have the greatest ability to pay their debts. The Net foreign asset position of a country is an essential component in the investment process. We are currently facing the most challenging economic conditions for many years. Investors in sub-investment grade bonds are likely to experience the highest levels of default and the lowest level of recovery on those bonds for decades. For this reason the bond fund we are discussing here will not invest in sub-investment grade debt. The fund is an Irish domiciled UCITS offering an ordinary share class in GBP and other currencies as well as institutional classes. Launched at the end of 2009 the ordinary GBP share class has produced returns of 12.85% in 2010, 3.08% in 2011 and 20.52% in 2012 and has distributed a dividend of between 3.5% - 5.5% p.a. The fund would fit well into a diversified portfolio and would compliment other fixed interest exposure in mature economies. The fund currently has exposure 50% West Asia, 29% Europe, 17% East Asia and 2% Africa. If you wish to learn more about this fund or have any other requirements with regards to your financial planning please contact me. Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI Hollingsworth International Financial Services Limited, Mobile 99579149 Fax: + 356 21316299 Email: Viviann@hollingsworth-int.com Website: www.hollingsworth. eu.com Licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority to provide Investment Services under the Investment Services Act 1994. License No. IS/ 32457 See our advert on page 28 & opposite of this issue

Status Quo by TopQuotes

If you follow the UK music press, you may have seen that the original line up of our favourite three chord wonders has reunited for a 50th anniversary tour. The band has continued to be successful over the years by remaining the same and being dependable and unchanging – you know what you’re going to get with a Quo album or concert. Here at TopQuotes we see ourselves in much the same light - no, not in blue denim with suspiciously long hair - but as dependable and unchanging in our search for the best possible policies at the best possible prices delivered via the best possible service. Our promise to you is that this will never change whatever stormy waters lie ahead – in fact the stormier the waters the more we will be here for you. Our Panel of Insurers TopQuotes offers products from a panel of insurers and not just from one insurer as tied agents do. This has always been our model and we were the first to offer this back in 2008. However, we have never and will never accept any old insurer onto our panel and we will always ensure that we only transact business with the best and most financially secure insurers in Cyprus and the UK. That will never change and we can reassure you that all our current insurers remain safe, stable and fully capitalised. They all satisfy the stringent requirements of EU legislation regarding solvency margins and most of their financial strength is derived from reserves held off the island in any event. We have recently welcomed Atlantic Insurance onto our panel and will soon be able to offer Atlantic policies as well as policies for all the other insurers on our panel. The Competition Whilst it’s flattering to see our competitors copying the TopQuotes panel model, that has lead us to change our tag line from, “A new and unique way to buy insurance in Cyprus” which we offered for a few years but can’t claim to anymore, to “Cyprus fastest growing broker” which our insurers tell us we have been for the past three years and hope to be for the next decade at least. “Cyprus Fastest Growing Broker” TopQuotes client base continues to grow each year, with more new clients as well as all our old friends that renew with us each year. Our panel insurers tell us that we are growing quicker than any of their other agents and we believe this because of the independent advice and service that we offer. If you’re not already with us - give us a try! We promise you a TopQuote! Email info@topquotes.com.cy or call 26 27 28 24.

Summer Start for Gold Digging by Lucie Robson

Canadian mining company, Northern Lion Gold Corp. has entered into cooperation with firm, Centerra Gold Inc. to further explore ‘massive sulphide’ deposits in western and centraleastern Cyprus which may indicate the presence of gold. Initial drilling is scheduled to start this summer. The Vancouver-based mineral exploration company announced today that it has entered into a Definitive Agreement for the initiation of a joint exploration program with Centerra in Cyprus. “This final agreement with Centerra represents a firm commitment from a leading gold producer to work with us to discover buried Cyprus-style massive sulphide deposits in underexplored regions of Cyprus. We have held numerous meetings with Centerra’s technical team to outline high priority targets and to design an exploration program that includes ground geophysical surveys and diamond drill programs.” Northern Lion President and CEO, John Lando said. The geophysical survey is designed to follow-up on the results of a 2011 Versatile Time-Domain Electromagnetic Survey conducted by Geotech Airborne Malta, Ltd. last July, to explore for buried massive sulphide targets in underexplored areas of western Cyprus. Five high priority targets located in the Paphos District have been selected by Centerra for follow-up, including Lysos permit. The two companies have also chosen the Pano Lefkara permit for work during the initial phase of exploration. Speaking to Grapevine, a spokesman for Northern Lion Corp. said prospects for gold mining would be known within 12 months. “We would know whether to drill it or kill it as we say. In other words, whether to continue with the mining or to conclude it. It is a quick process,” he said. Northern Lion is one of thousands of ‘junior’ Canadian mining companies, firms which undertake exploration which they then ‘sell off’ to larger concerns in the industry if prospecting looks promising. Juniors have been struggling for several years to raise equity for earlystage risky exploration, partly a knock-on effect of the global economic crisis. In light of this situation, Centerra’s interest is significant.

Limassol Toastmasters New Committee by Sylvia Buckerfield

President, Emilio Wehrhahne welcomed his Fellow Toastmasters and their Guests, then went on to explain it was Election Night where the 2013/2014 Committee would be voted in, followed by a full evening of educative, entertaining, listening and learning. Emilio then introduced the evening’s Toastmaster Peter Sheldrake who informed the audience he would lead them smoothly through the exciting programme plan for the evening. Peter introduced Margaret Whitelaw who gave a meaningful Toast to “Unseen Angels”, people who unconditionally gave up some of their time to assist with Charitable Organisations. Mike Ball - the evenings Humorist - gave a few of his wife’s secrets away, one of which is being of Italian origin. She is very superstitious and visiting a Medium one day was told her husband would suffer a violent and bloody death (the silence could actually be heard in the audience as they held their breath!) he went on to say, after a short pause Chrissie, his wife, asked “Will I be acquitted?” The audience found this very amusing! Grammarian, Sylvia Buckerfield announced the evening’s word ‘Bound’, and after briefly explaining her duties was sure throughout the evening this word was ‘bound’ to get used numerous times with its derivatives by all members within their speeches and comments. The session everyone looks forward to, and hopes to get the question they can answer ‘off-the-cuff’ - ‘Table Topics’. It’s an exciting and adrenaline pumping session known as ‘Impromptu Speaking’. The Table Topics Master of the evening, Anne Parker, promised her unknown victims she would be gentle with them after giving a brief description of her role and the benefits of ‘Impromptu Speaking’. Asking each member a different question of light humour, putting them at ease as they answered - Sylvia Buckerfield, Konstantinos Dessis, Margaret Whitelaw, Emilio Wehrhahne and Chrissie Ball. Interesting and innovative questions - with answers to match. ‘Impromptu Speaking’ is a skill within its own right. Next to be introduced by the Toastmaster were three Speakers who would in turn present their project speeches:

Kevin Mannion with a speech entitled ‘To Believe or Not to Believe, That is the Question’ (the media sometimes give out the wrong information - but why? Perhaps to increase interest which encourages more newspaper sales, never mind the consequences), evaluated by Konstantinos Dessis. Peter Fox with his speech ‘The Answer is a Lemon’ (giving an in-depth message on how important a lemon is to health and the numerous ways it can be implemented into our everyday diet), evaluated by Margaret Whitelaw. Mike Ball (a reading project) reciting a Poem ‘The Highwayman’ by Alfred Noise 1906 (a love poem/story with deep emotion which ends tragically with his death), evaluated by Anne Parker. All three speeches were of a high standard; interesting, informative and compelling. Outstanding and encouraging comments were given by the Evaluators who had been introduced by the General Evaluator Emilio Wehrhahne. The Winners announced by the Toastmaster approached the lectern to receive their Certificates and the Best Speaker Trophy; Best Table Topics Margaret Whitelaw, Best Evaluator - Konstantinos Dessis, Best Speaker of the evening - Kevin Mannion. Spend an entertaining and educative evening with us! We now take our summer recess and return on Thursday 5th September 2013. Why not find out if we are what you are looking for to improve confidence and public speaking skills by taking a moment to visit our website www.limassoltoastmasters.com Meetings are held at the Atlantica Miramare Beach Hotel, Limassol, during a superb 3 course meal every third Thursday, 7.30 p.m. Next meeting 5th September 2013. For further information and bookings please contact our Sergeant-at-Arms Anne Parker Tel: 25 632446 - Mob: 99 269016 - Email: saa@limassoltoastmasters.com

Paphos Classic Vehicle Club Paphos Classic Vehicle Club is a group of people who either own or appreciate classic vehicles; both two and four wheeled, and enjoy getting together, using and discussing them. We usually hold our monthly Socials at the Ayios Epiphanios Taverna in Anarita on the third Saturday of the month at 16.00. Well, where to start, as the end of May and all of June have been very busy, more so for some than others. The FIVA International Rally was a superb event, well organised and well hosted, with a testing route. It started with a static display of all participating cars on Sunday 26th in Limassol. The rally was then flagged off by the Mayor of Limassol on Monday 27th. The drivers visited Paphos, Latchi and Larnaca and finished in Nicosia during the course of the rally. Members from the Club did well, with Dave Culpin and Ken Hughes coming 2nd in their class in David’s Jaguar. Other couples who did the whole rally, although not placed, had a good learning experience and a lot of fun, with Steve and Marilyn Wilkinson winning the Novice’s Award. Our single day entrants also faired well, with Charlie Emery winning the Youngest Navigator Award. The beginning of June was marked by a Fish ’n’ Chip Supper on the beach at Mandria, which was well attended, although there were very few owners prepared to take their Classics to the beach. The monthly meeting on 15th was followed by a Fun Quiz night, which was won by Team Hartley and Snell, hopefully this will become a regular event. June finished with a Treasure Hunt drive around the Oreites Forest area which ended at the Paramali Station Balti House for a tasty curry lunch. Events scheduled for July include the regular meeting on 20th and a ‘Poker Run’ on 28th of the month. Contact us on e-mail address: paphclassics@gmail.com or phone 99 799233.

Health Issues

Compiled by Dr Lenia Efthymiou Dental surgeon Dr Efthymiou welcomes articles from bona fide health professionals, particularly from local doctors and pharmacists. Contact her on: 26 946863

Melanoma Skin Cancer

for melanoma and particularly for those with an increased number of moles. Many studies have shown that thinner melanomas are only detected by a doctor rather than patient self examination.

Melanoma is a malignancy of pigment-producing cells located predominantly in the skin. Melanoma accounts for only 4% of all skin cancers; however, it causes the greatest number of skin cancer related deaths worldwide. Early detection of melanoma is the best means of reducing mortality. A characteristic image is shown below.

Clinician and patient education regarding the warning signs of early melanoma has been achieved successfully through the use of the ABCD criteria for a changing mole, which are as follows:

The sequence of events in which normal cells transform into melanoma cells,

• Diameter: A diameter greater than 6 mm is characteristic, although some melanomas may be smaller in size; any growth in a nevus warrants an evaluation.

by Dr Neofytou Yiannis, Dermatologist

• Asymmetry: Half the lesion does not match the other half. • Border irregularity: The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred. • Colour variegation: Pigmentation is not uniform and may display shades of tan, brown, or black, white, reddish, or blue discoloration is of particular concern.

The ABCDs have the greatest diagnostic accuracy when used in combination. Lesions exhibiting these features should be considered potential melanoma. If the diagnosis of Malignant Melanoma is done in an early stage, then a simple surgical excision of the tumour, most of the times, is enough to cure the patient. This is why any attempt to diagnose as many as possible melanomas in an early stage is mandatory and beneficial for the patient. is poorly understood. The two most likely causes are exposure to the sun and a genetic susceptibility.

Neofytou Yiannis Dermatologist Tel: 26950303 www.cyprusdermaclinic.com

Melanoma may develop on a mole, or more likely on normal skin. The development of melanoma appears to be related to multiple risk factors. These include a fair complexion, sun sensitivity, excessive childhood sun exposure especially if blistering occurred. Other factors include an increased number of moles, a family history of melanoma, the presence of a changing mole or evolving lesion on the skin, and, importantly, older age. The sun is like a good wine. Some can be good for you, promoting Vitamin D absorption. This is extremely important for good health. However, too much sun, especially if it leads to blistering and burning can lead to all sorts of skin problems, especially in later life. And of course one of these problems can be a melanoma.

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Melanoma incidence has continued to increase worldwide, with the highest incidence in Australia and New Zealand. The most recent analysis of global cancer statistics for melanoma, from 2002, demonstrated a prevalence of 37.7 cases per 100,000 men and 29.4 cases per 100,000 women in Australia and New Zealand, compared with 6.4 cases per 100,000 men and 11.7 cases per 100,000 women in North America.

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While melanoma accounts for roughly 4% of all skin cancers, it is responsible for more than 75% of skin cancer deaths. In the United States, one person each hour dies from melanoma. Treatment of melanoma in its early stages provides the best opportunity for cure.

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The average age at melanoma diagnosis is 59 years. However, it is the most common cancer in women aged 25-29 years and is second only to breast cancer in women aged 30-34 years. Older individuals are both more likely to acquire and to die from melanoma. Treatment options in elderly persons may be limited because of other medical conditions, an inability to tolerate medication and the increased likelihood of drug interactions. A new or changing mole or blemish is the most common warning sign for melanoma. Variation in colour and/or an increase in diameter, height, or asymmetry of borders of a suspicious lesion are early warning signs which should lead to a consultation with a Dermatologist. Symptoms such as bleeding, itching, ulceration, and pain in a pigmented lesion are less common but warrant an evaluation. Anyone with numerous moles or a family history of melanoma should be educated regarding the importance of skin self-examination for early detection of skin cancer. A total-body skin examination is critical when evaluating a patient at risk 36

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Health Issues

Compiled by Dr Lenia Efthymiou

Energy Breakfast Shake with Cranberry & Spirulina – Soya Free Start the day with this delicious, energy-boosting shake with Sunflower, Sesame and Pumpkin seeds, Quinoa, Rice protein and white Beetroot to provide protein and fibre. This shake provides B Complex vitamins, to help optimise energy levels and Vitamin C, and is high in fibre and low in fat. It provides complex carbohydrates for slow energy release through the morning and is flavoured and sweetened with whole apples. Potato maltodextrin, a complex carbohydrate, also provides energy and natural sweetness. In addition, apple pectin provides bulk for optimal bowel movement. With tangy cranberry and blue-green Spirulina. Suitable for children. Energy-boosting breakfast drink With Cranberry and Spirulina Complex carbohydrates provide slow energy release

Dental surgeon Dr Efthymiou welcomes articles from bona fide health professionals, particularly from local doctors and pharmacists. Contact her on: 26 946863 Ingredients: Apple whole fruit, potato maltodextrin, ground quinoa, rice, protein, sugar beet fibre, spirulina, apple pectin, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cranberry whole fruit, vitamin C, vitamin B5, vitamin B3. vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12.

Apple Pectin provides bulk for optimal bowel movement

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B complex vitamins support energy metabolism Protein from plant foods

Naturally sweetened with apples Does not contain nuts or soya

Suggested intake: Adults and children over 12 years, blend 2¼ scoops (typically 30g) of Energy Breakfast Shake in 300ml (children 7-11 years, 1½ scoops (typically 20g) in 200ml; children 3-6 years, ¾ of a scoop (typically 10g) in 100ml) of skimmed milk, soya milk, rice milk or fruit juice and a piece of fruit of your choice. For best results, drink within 10 minutes. On average Energy Breakfast Shake provides: Per 100g

Per 30g serving

Protein 12.9g 3.9g

One of the only truly vegetarian and vegan sources of Beta Carotene available (many others contain gelatin). One tablet (6mg) of Beta Carotene is comparable to 15mg of standard supplements.

Carbohydrates 76.2g 22.9g

Vitamin A precursor

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Unlike some Beta Carotenes, contains no gelatine

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Vegan

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Energy 1495KJ 448KJ 354kcal 106kcal

Sugars 36.0g 10.8g Starch 12.9g 3.9g Total Fat 2.4g 0.7g of which: Saturates 0.4g 0.1g Polyunsaturates 1.2g 0.4g Including linoleic acid (Omega 6 EFA)

1.1g

329mg

And alpha-linolenic acid (Omega 3 EFA) 0.06g 16.6mg Monounsaturates 0.7g 0.2g Including oleic acid (Omega 9 FA)

0.7g

208mg

Fibre 12.1g 3.6g Sodium 0.1g 0.03g Cholesterol 0.0g 0.0g Vitamins Vitamin C 333mg 100mg Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 20mg 6mg Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 16.7mg 5mg Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as nicotinamide)

66.7mg NE

20mg NE

Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)

33.3mg

10mg

Folic acid 667µg 200µg Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

8.3µg

2.5µg

Biotin 500µg 150µg Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 38

66.7mg

20mg

Suggested intake: Take 1 tablet a day with or between meals (adults and children over 8 years). A True Food Supernutrition Plus multivitamin is also recommended. One tablet of True Food Beta Carotene typically provides: Beta Carotene (16,000iu)* 6mg True Food Beta Carotene also contains B vitamins, betaglucans, glutathione, choline, inositol, amino acids and other phytonutrients naturally found in fermented food cultures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (food yeast). Tableted with these natural ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearic acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose coating, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, natural vanilla flavouring. Does not contain: Sugar, salt, starch, wheat, gluten, maize/corn, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings. Vegetarian and vegan. Articles appearing in the Health Issues pages are not necessarily endorsed by Grapevine magazine.

When in doubt consult your own qualified health practitioner.

Birth Matters - Birth Rocks Paphos by Kate Kleyn, ycbe, n.p

During pregnancy, more than any other time in their lives, women seek alternative ways, non-invasive treatments and drug free methods, of pain relief that will not harm their babies. So much rests on the healthy, happy outcome of a pregnancy that women want to be involved in their antenatal care. Complementary approaches give a woman choice and help her regain a feeling of control over her body. Treatments work in harmony with natural rhythms, recognizing the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

Mothers are active participants in birth. We are not at our birth; we are IN our birth, as we are in life. We use pain coping practices which reflect our true selves. Birth can be painful, but we can allow the awesomeness of the experience to overshadow this.

Pregnancy is after all a natural physiological event, not an illness. Information, advice and support are what most women seek. There is a wealth of alternative remedies, treatments and complimentary therapies available for enhancing general well-being, ensuring that women can enjoy their pregnancies in a state of good health.

Ultimately, Birth ROCKS!

Natural birth is the best option for mother and baby. Where this is not possible or not the mother’s choice, we offer love, respect and support.

Doula services can also be provided upon request. A Doula is a person who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to a woman and her family during pregnancy and childbirth.

One size does not fit all, although many practices can aid your comfort during labour and birth. There is no ‘quick fix’ for a fast pain-free birth, only self-discovery and acceptance can allow birth to be a complete experience.

Birth Rocks is a program of natural childbirth preparation for the most amazing day of your life. Birth partners are also welcome. We encourage parents to look within and get to know themselves and offer a range of comfort and relaxation techniques suited to them.

The above services can be provided within the comfort of your own home or at the Royal Medical Centre in Paphos, who we co-operate with. “We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.” - Laura Stavoe Harm.

Debt Counselling

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

No debt problems are unsolvable. It might not be easy or quick, but there is always a way out of debt. Debts are urgent; they grow rapidly over time, and speedily spiral into trouble. The earlier you deal with them, the easier they are to deal with. Being in debt is not just a financial issue, but feeds into all elements of your life. Finding solutions are wide and varied; from cutting interest costs, budgeting, or simply where to find free, one on one help such as the Citizens Service Centre (Similar to the Citizens Advice Bureau in the United Kingdom) based in Cyprus. Are you in debt crisis? There are two ways to deal with debt problems and which one is right for you depends on whether you are in what is technically defined as debt crisis or you just have worrying or large debts. What counts as debt crisis depends on whom you ask. A loose definition is as follows. Debt crisis is when you cannot afford to make even the minimum repayments on all debts or meet all necessary outgoings. Therefore, even if your debts are big, if you can service them, even at the minimum level, you are

not in debt crisis and a different solution applies. Nobody ever wants to get into debt. It comes from spending money you do not have. This could be for frivolous reasons, or you may have had an awful change in circumstance, like a partner dying, personal illness, divorce, mental health problems, or losing your job. Yet however good or bad your reason for getting into debt, from now on, the most important thing you can do is get a disciplined handle on your spending. Debt is a symptom not the problem. Before tackling it, you must reduce your spending, not only to stop you borrowing more, but to also maximise repayments. The prime aim of this article is to cut the cost of your debts, but if you do that without examining the bigger picture of all your spending it will be wasted. How bad are your debts? If you are wondering how bad your debts are, as the old adage says, size is not everything. What counts is your debt in proportion to your ability to repay. Are your non-mortgage debts bigger than a year’s salary after tax? If your non-mortgage debts (usually credit cards and loans) are more than a year’s salary after tax, then they are quite severe; after all, that means you would need to work more than a year to repay them, even if you had no outgoing expenditures. If you need to talk to someone on a one to one

basis, call the Citizens Service Centre for free advice. Citizens Service Centre 1 Evagora Pallikaridi Domna Maria Court Polis Chrysochous. Paphos 8820 Tel: 26821888

Citizens Service Centre 21 Spyrou Araouzou Limassol 3036 Tel: 25829129

Citizens Service Centre 29 Katsoni Nicosia 1082 Tel: 22446686

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.

Breast Reconstruction by Harris Zavrides M.D, Ph.D

The breasts are a part of a woman’s body that are very important both for her health and appearance as well as for her psychology. Health problems often prevent a woman from having the breasts she would like or she may even have to have part or all of her breast removed. Many times, in order to cure a disease of the breasts, surgical removal of either a part or all of the mammary gland needs to be performed. This procedure is called a mastectomy. The most common reason for a mastectomy to be performed is breast cancer. The term ‘breast reconstruction’ refers to the process used by a Plastic Surgeon to reconstruct a breast; a breast which was removed during a mastectomy. There are various techniques to be followed and the appropriate one for the specific case is chosen. In order to achieve the best result for breast reconstruction several stages may be followed. Which technique will be used, when the breast reconstruction should be done, as well as how many stages and what time distance should be kept between the stages of reconstruction are issues that the Plastic Surgeon along with other physicians should decide upon. It is important to stress that the treatment of breast cancer as well as almost all kinds of human cancer is a procedure that is affected by a lot of factors. Usually a General Surgeon, an Oncologist, a Radiologist, a Radiation Oncologist and a Psychologist are involved along with the Plastic Surgeon. So taking into account the opinions of the other physicians together with the patient’s, the Plastic Surgeon will decide when is the best time to proceed with the breast reconstruction. In most cases it is better to perform the reconstruction during the mastectomy but sometimes it is better to operate afterwards. However, it is important to say when referring to breast cancer, prevention is better than treatment. Therefore, it is of vital importance for every woman

to prevent breast cancer with breast self-examination, breast ultrasound and mammography. Better results can be achieved both in treatment and in reconstruction if these are applied in the early stages of breast cancer. It is also important for every woman to have confidence in the specialist doctor. Moreover, the purpose of the breast reconstruction is not only to reconstruct the breast but also to restore the aesthetic appearance of the breast. This is the purpose of ‘Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery’, as it is the formal definition of ‘Plastic Surgery’; the achievement of a healthy and natural-looking appearance. 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

A Long Lost Brother by Philly McCann

Linda Burchall and her brother were both placed into a Children’s Home when she was 2 years old and her brother Graham just one year old. Linda was fostered at the age of 5 and Graham was eventually legally adopted. No further contact occurred between the children. Linda is now married to John and has lived in Cyprus for the past 6 years. Just recently she received a letter which arrived at her previous UK address. Her daughter opened it on Linda’s instructions and the amazing news was that her brother had traced her after 3 years of searching, having had no contact for almost 60 years! As Linda is unwell at present, this news made her feel ecstatic which proves that all is not lost when we feel despair.

Maggie’s Beauty Spot - Citrus Shades Orange, lemon and lime shades are a summer feature on the high street and they are perfect for zesting up your wardrobe this season. You will find varying shades in between such as primrose, daffodil, light gold, tangerine, pumpkin, bittersweet, orange red and coral. How to wear these successfully requires a little know-how and even a little va-va-va voom personality!

two light colours together is the prerogative of the lights.

How can you wear these shades? Before figuring out if yellows and oranges are great shades on you, you need to look at the fabric of the garment. Yellows and oranges on wool, cotton or linen, for example, will look flatter and matt.

Lime/Forest Green

There are various ways to wear your citrus shades; Louis Vuitton mixed it with white this season to great success. To help you work some summery citrus shades into your wardrobe, we have created three options for each dominant palette: citrus with a neutral, citrus as ‘through colour’ (the same colour in different shades top-to-toe) and two bold citrus colours together. Citrus Combinations for Lights - If you are light, you are best to keep your yellows as pale as possible; ivory with a hint of yellow or a light primrose will be best. Wearing

Primrose/Light Gold

warm colourings. So, here we’ve put together some alternative combinations for all you cool colourings to brighten up your wardrobe this summer.

Light Aqua/Light Gold

Icy Green/Soft White

Citrus Combinations for Deeps - If you are a deep, wear lemon yellow and tangerine in contrast with your black or chocolate brown for a great look or on its own for greater impact.

Sky Blue/Light Aqua

Primrose/Light Grey

Pumpkin/Chocolate

Pumpkin/Purple

Citrus Combinations for Warms - If you are warm you are born to wear yellows, oranges and limes. Whether you have freckles or not, don’t be shy. Embrace these colours and make them your own. Daffodil/Oatmeal Amber/Tangerine Lime/Lemon

Alternative to Citrus Shades for Cools - If you are cool steer clear of yellow and orange all over. If you simply love these colours, you are best to inject them into a print mixed with your best colours (blues and pinks), or in an accessory away from your face. Blues and pinks are to the cool colourings what limes and yellows are to the

Cassis/Hot Pink

Citrus Combinations for Clear Colourings - A bright yellow or bright orange on a shiny fabric (silk, taffeta) will emphasise your bright eyes and show clarity in your look. Wear it in contrast with any neutral shades, or indeed another shade to recreate that brightness exuded by your look. Lemon/Dark Navy Apple Green/Yellow Green Light Gold/Tangerine

Citrus Combinations for Soft Colourings - If you don’t easily fit into the above categories, you are likely to be a soft. You need to keep you citrus shades light. Soft and warm colourings can also wear light peach/peach shades, and soft and cools can opt for their pinks and purples instead. Mint/Pewter Yellow Green/Light Moss Cocoa/Verbena

If citrus shades are not for you - If yellows, limes and oranges are not you (i.e. Do not appear in your best colour palette) or you are shy of wearing brighter colours, don’t fret. A printed scarf with a little of the no-no colours on it, will look fab tied around the handle of your bag. Ditto on a printed shoe. You could also think about adding a friendship bracelet in these colours to show that you know what is current. Personality also comes into play when wearing brighter colours. If you don’t want to stand out like a New York cab – don’t wear your citrus shades head to toe! You’re better off wearing them as a print. So try a little citrus to make you feel summery and renewed! For perfectly fitting swimwear in your colours, visit A Perfect Fit on the coastal road near Paphos Computers. Contact me for an appointment to check out your colouring. Maggie Wright, colour me beautiful consultant on 99318477. maggiecmb@yahoo.co.uk www. cmbcyprus.com 10% off for grapevine readers. Check out facebook - cmb cyprus and my youtube clips on scarf tying and by wearing one skirt can make many outfits - ‘maggie’s fashion & beauty tips’.

Our Father Cares by Pastor Heather Boys

Since 2001 we have had swallows nesting under our veranda. Each year they afford us untold delight, observing them as they rear their chicks. They become daring at times, dive-bombing us as we enjoy al fresco meals. Their devotion towards their offspring is striking – birds make exemplary parents. However, this year to our surprise, a pair of Cyprus Wheatears arrived, claiming ownership of the swallows’ nest. As I write, they are currently feeding their chicks with an impressive commitment. Some reading this may have been victims of bad parenting and it is not uncommon to find people who have experienced a father (or mother) who was less than affectionate and whose word was law. Such authoritarian figures can leave deep scars in their offspring’s minds which, resembling the wake of a ship, pursues them through life, frequently making it impossible to form healthy relationships with their spouse and with others. For many, Fathers’ Day evokes negative reminders of their own father’s failings. The good news is that our heavenly Father knows each one of us and loves us dearly – He even keeps count of the number of hairs on our heads! He watched over us as we were formed in our mother’s womb. He alone observed as our organs and limbs were miraculously formed. We are His special treasure. ‘Before you were formed, I knew you,’ the Bible informs us in the Psalms. This is sufficient to affirm that I am precious and loved in His sight. If His is the only love I ever received, it should be sufficient to carry me through life. Jesus drew His listeners’ attention to His heavenly Father on many occasions. For example, ‘Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?’ For some, the Father appears as a distant figure but Jesus declared, ‘I and the Father are one.’ Enjoying a loving relationship with Jesus automatically gives us access to the Father. We become our Heavenly Father’s sons and daughters, through faith in Jesus Christ, and we literally become members of His family – an offer which His followers find impossible to resist. Being children of God is no guarantee that we shall never suffer. Jesus said on one occasion, ‘In this world you will have tribulation – but, be of good cheer - I have overcome the world.’ We only have to read our daily newspapers to become aware of suffering. The world is in strife and turmoil resulting from wars, poverty, famine, financial disasters, natural disasters, and so on. Christians and non-Christians alike suffer. The believer takes comfort knowing that ‘this world is not our own, we are just travelling through’, as the song goes. The Christian’s strength lies in the knowledge that we have a loving Father, a Father who has given us free will, and we have chosen to accept Him, through Jesus. We look to Him and His Word, the Bible, and draw strength day-by-day to face whatever comes - but the best is yet to come - life with Him in eternity! Jesus promised that He would go ahead of us to prepare a special place for us in Heaven. I know where I am going – do you? The New Testament Community Church is a family of believers. There is a warm welcome for newcomers, seekers and the curious. We are a joyful people whose lives are anchored in our Heavenly Father. We invite you to come … and discover for yourself. Please see our advertisement in the Grapevine. © Grapevine •July 2013

Sporting fixtures at a glance Sports Preview by Chrisosmbota Another summertime month with plenty of sport to enjoy. We can watch the conclusion of the Tour de France cycling, enjoy golf from Royal Birkdale and Muirfield. After the Finals at Wimbledon we can look forward to the Ashes tour by the Australian Cricketers. There are two European Grand Prix races in Formula 1. If you want to watch live sport, we can even offer you the Youth Sailing World Championship, being held this year in Limassol. As the world’s leading championship for youth sailing, the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship has attracted thousands of young sailors since its introduction in 1971. Over that time nations from Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, North, South and Central America have all left their mark on the championships.

Fixtures Summary (Cyprus times) MOTOR SPORT FORMULA 1 07 10:00

German Grand Prix

28 10:00

Hungarian Grand Prix

MOTORCYCLING 05-07 Moto GP rd 8 - eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, Sachsenring 05-07

British Superbike Championship rd 5, Snetterton 300

19-21

British Superbike Championship rd 6, Brands Hatch GP

19-21

World Superbike Championship rd 10, Moscow Raceway

19-21

Moto GP rd 9 - Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, Mazda Raceway

CRICKET 02-05

13:00

Australia v Worcestershire

10-14

13:00

1st Test, Trent Bridge

18-22

13:00

2nd Test, Lord’s

26-28

13:00

Australia v Sussex, Hove

43rd ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship 2013

The Cyprus Sailing Federation will host the 43rd ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship and cordially invites all ISAF member national authorities to participate. The event will be held from13th to 20th July 2013 at the Cyprus Sports Organization Sailing Centre in Limassol, Cyprus.

The Championship will be organized by Cyprus Sailing Federation under the authority of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing. Twelve races are scheduled for each event. No more than three races will be sailed on any day. For more information contact the Cyprus Sailing Federation on 25 320 559 or email info@limassol2013.com. The website to visit is www. isafyouthworlds.com General information about travel to Limassol, Cyprus and its facilities is available through the website www.visitcyprus.org.cy

New Club Shirts for Coral Bay Bowling Club In readiness for the new season, Coral Bay Bowling Club has introduced the long awaited new club shirts. Retaining the existing club colours, the shirts, which are sponsored by Blevins Franks International Tax & Wealth Management, are of a breathable and lightweight material to cope with the warm Cyprus weather.

TENNIS To 07

Wimbledon

CYCLING 21 Tour de France, Stage 21: Versailles - Paris - Champs-Elysees, 118km 27

UCI Road World Tour: Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian, Spain

27-28

UCI Mountain Bike: UCI World Cup XCO / XCE 4 / DHI 3, Andorra

27-03 Aug

UCI Road World Tour: Tour de Pologne, Poland

GOLF 18-21

The Open Championship, Muirfield, East Lothian

25-28

The Senior Open Championship, Royal Birkdale, Southport

SAILING 15-19

ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship (3 races each day)

On Friday 21st June, club members gathered at the green for a few photos in their new regalia. Nick Cairns from Blevins Franks (www.blevinsfranks.com) was also on hand to present the sponsorship cheque to Club Chairman Huw Bolsdon. Huw thanked Nick for the generous sponsorship provided by his company and hoped that both the club and Blevins Franks would mutually benefit from a long relationship. Next season, the club bowlers are hoping to expand yet again on the wealth of inter-club trophies which were won during the previous season. Coral Bay Bowling club is located at Neo’s Sports Bar and is situated between Peyia and Coral Bay. Visitors are always welcome at the club. Should you wish to join the club, whether you are a novice or an experienced bowler, please see the link http://www.coralbaybowlsclub.com/about.htm for more information and contact details.

local Sport St Georges FC / Go Gecko Fun Day

The St Georges Football Club / Go Gecko Fun Day on Saturday 15th June proved to be a great success for the Football Club. The fund raising day saw hundreds of visitors flocking to the event and it raised €2,000 for the club. Forty arts, crafts and promotional stalls, Festival Food, fitness demonstrations, Go Gecko Retro Sports Day, Games, Beer Tent, and more gathered on the football ground. There was a full entertainment programme and children’s corner which made sure that everyone was catered for. Organisers, In Any Event, said, “It was a really enjoyable day with so much going on. Everyone worked hard to make it a success and it was a great atmosphere. We are just happy that all the effort paid off and the club has made so much money”. Club Chairman Andi Hobbs added, “A great day and a great amount of money for the club to receive. We must thank everyone who helped and the people who came to enjoy it and support the football club”.

Bowls Cyprus 2013 Presentation Evening On Friday 7th June, 2013, the bowlers in Cyprus headed for the Pantheon Ballroom at Aliathon Holiday Village, Paphos, for the annual shindig and presentation of prizes to the winners and runners-up from the National Competitions.

Just over 90 bowlers and friends attended the evening and those that didn’t, well you missed a great night! The food prepared and served by the Aliathon Holiday Village was superb, as was the service from the well organised and friendly staff.

Following the meal we had the presentation of prizes, the majority of which were presented by Bowls Cyprus President, John Warner. We were also delighted to have some of our sponsors to award some of the trophies. Victoria Ridings from Avalon Funeral Services presented the Gents Rinks winners with their trophy, and Frank Murray, from the F&E 4x4 Centre, Paphos, presented the winners and runner-up in the Gents Pairs with theirs. Sandi and Mike Cooper also did the honours on behalf of Drakes Pride, Henselite and Taylor Bowls. Also present were Y Lazarou, our accountants and Liz Murray from the F&E 4x4 Centre. No function would be complete without the proverbial raffle and Bowls Cyprus wishes to thank those individuals and clubs that donated prizes. It goes without saying that their generosity is very much appreciated. The evening continued with a disco provided by DJ Woody and that, and a regular supply of liquid refreshment, kept everyone on their feet till late. © Grapevine •July 2013

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

RECORDING STUDIO IN PAPHOS

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

ENGLISH CARPENTER

City & Guilds, also advanced craft, 27 yrs experience, kitchens, storage solutions, suspended ceilings, bedrooms, pergolas, fencing, decking, sound/heat insulation. All bespoke joinery. Portfolio/ references. All workmanship guaranteed. Free quotes. Mark: 96 395309 or email cypruscarpenter@yahoo.co.uk

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

UPHOLSTERY, RUGS, BLINDS + CURTAIN CLEANING Rugs from 20€ - Carpets from 38€ - Fabric Suites from 85€ - Leather Suites from 95€ - Mattresses from 25€. Curtains, Roman Blinds, Vertical Blinds need to be surveyed. For a free quotation call Mark on 70 006766 or 96 333961. All Areas.

MARTYN THE ELECTRICIAN

British electrician available for all electrical work big or small, fully qualified City & Guilds 236/2391 & NICEIC level. Extra sockets, water heaters, lights, installation work, testing, inspection and fault finding. Please call Martyn on tel 96 558321. Paphos, Peyia & Polis areas. 24-hour call out. For further info please visit www.electriciancyprus.com

NICK’S MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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

ALUMINIUM INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

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

FRIENDLY ENGLISH GARDENER

Friendly, reliable Englishman with 20 years gardening experience & City & Guilds qualifications, certificates & references available. Weekly/fortnightly/as required. For a free quotation & consultation call Peter 99 137874 or Chris 99 933852 or check us out at www.thepaphosgardeners.com

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

EXPERIENCED UPHOLSTERER

CLEANER AND IRONING

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

Regular or one-off cleaning of houses, apartments or offices. British couple. Dog and house-sitting and general maintenance. Contact Alice on 96 585495. Paphos Area. Outside Paphos area petrol surcharge.

No job too big or small, all areas covered, reliable service at reasonable rates. Superhome / Ikea pick up plus assembled in your home. Call Tony 99 943749.

PROPERTIES FOR RENT

MAN AND VAN

ULTIMATE 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: cypruscarpenter@yahoo.co.uk

THE COMPLETE PROPERTY SOLUTION

Madock Ltd, UK Insurance approved. All work undertaken by fully qualified tradesmen. Electrical (17th edition), all aspects of plumbing including central heating, building work, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, tiling & roofing, kitchens, bathrooms & bedrooms. No job too small. Call Tony on 99 009665 for a free, no obligation quote.

THE TIMBER SPECIALISTS

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

TG CARPENTRY SERVICES

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

C R BUILDING SERVICES

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

SAM’S DECORATIONS

Professional plasterers and painters. Alterations, tiling, stonework, graffiadou, roofs and ceiling repairs, plasterboard works, tape and joining and much more. Please don’t hesitate to call Sam for your free quote. Tel 96 330553 or 99 262147.

PAPHOS ELECTRICIAN

Mark the Spark, UK 17th Edition Registered. Cyprus Registered Contractor. Domestic, commercial, industrial installations. No job too big or small. Extra lighting/power point to full re-wires, fault finding, testing and inspection. Island-wide service. markthesparkcyprus@gmail.com Tel: 95 511559 (24 hours).

SKY TV! IS BACK in Cyprus!

Watch all your favourite UK TV Channels including Sky Sports, Sky Movies, ITV, BBC & Channel 4 & 5 in Cyprus! 65 Channels in all! Visit www.uktvcyprus.net for details or Telephone 95 116359

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.

GEROSKIPOU - PAPHOS

Luxury brand new two bedroom apartment in quiet area. Two bathrooms (Jacuzzi), complete electrical equipment, furniture and air conditioning, great decor and a private pool. For information please call 99 536057.

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

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.

EMPLOYMENT VACANCY - BRITISH QUALIFIED PAINTER UNISEAL, Paphos – require a British Qualified Painter. Hard working, tidy appearance, taking pride in top quality workmanship. Must have own transport. Also roof work and Damp Proofing. For interview - Please call Bill on 99994780 or FREEPHONE 8000-0016. www.unisealcyprus.com

WANTED

Water Wear 2 Adult and 2 Child Life jackets €15 each or €50 the lot Women’s Wet suits (size 14ish) Shortie €30 2 piece in yellow and purple €30 New yellow IST weight belt and 2 x 4Kg and 2 x 6Kg yellow coated weights €50 Tel: 99 580320

Telephone Centre

TIPELL 6 extensions, including 6 panasonic telephones. Tel: 99 580320

Office Partitioning

Large quantity of Modular Office Partitioning.( as seen in Atlantic Insurance Office) Cost €8550. No reasonable offers refused. Please phone 99 580320 for details. HEALTH AND

BEAUTY

SPECIALIST CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST Susie Hecquer MCSP, SRP, OCPPP, MICSP. London and Dublin trained. Paphos area. Treatment in a fully-equipped clinic and caring environment. Tel 96 404436.

PROFESSIONAL MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

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

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

EMBA BADMINTON CLUB

New members always welcome. 1 Month Free Trial. Adults - Tuesday & Friday 3-6pm. Family club - Friday 5-7pm. Junior section (9 to 12yrs) Saturday 9.30-10.30am. Regular social events. Call 96 497752

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.

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.

Need extra Money? Want to work for Grapevine Magazine selling advertising. Flexible hours to suit YOU. Phone Jill on 26 819167 46