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Upfront Being British by birth I often start this editorial with a comment on the weather. By now the weather is usually very predictable; hot and humid! However the long range forecasts would have us believe that this summer the temperatures are going to be cooler than average with the odd thunderstorm now and again. All thought to be due to the effects of ‘El Niño in the Pacific Ocean. We have a mixed bag for you this month with plenty of things to do to get you out and about. Cherry Dobbins talks about salads in our food section and has a light hearted article on true and false facts about food, but she leaves it up to you to make up your own minds. Meanwhile Andreas Chrysafis airs his views on the situation in Greece. As we go to print I have just heard that the banks are closing there for a week!

Keeping Cool by the Sea! photographed by Donald Buchanan

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Contents News & Views

4- 6

Out & About

8-9

In Colour

16- 18

Food & Drink

21 - 22

Wellbeing

23 - 27

Smalls Grapevine Information

Finally I would like to thank Jan Robinson for organising a great ‘Nit Bats’ Garden Party held in June when she raised over 1400 Euros for the Cancer Patients Support Group. Back next month,

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English as She is Spoke by Barbara Strain

Languages change. Even in France, where they have a whole department dedicated to keeping the French language French, foreign words do creep in. English, in many respects, is a bastard language. Take a Germanic source, add a load of Greek and Latin, bung in some of those French words and one or two from Hindi and Mandarin. After all, without these additions our language would prove difficult. We couldn’t describe sitting in a field eating sandwiches without the French pique-nique. You couldn’t enhance your sandwiches with tomato ketchup if we hadn’t bothered to copy Cantonese for tomato sauce/juice. Our clothing would be different. What ever would we call two-piece night attire other than pyjamas (from Urdu/Persian pāy ‘leg’ + jāma ‘clothing’)? Jodhpurs are named after the city Jodhpur, where similar garments are worn by Indian men as part of everyday dress. Having established that the English language is a mix-up, you should also accept that it will mutate, grow and expand. It changes. New terms creep in and old usages disappear. The OED annually lists new words that it has accepted to be valid as English. Many of these are technology related, from Spinning Jennies through to laptops. As for usage, well who addresses their nearest and dearest as Thee, or Thou? Not in English, though most other modern languages seem to have retained the second person singular as a distinct word. Spellings alter. Is that due to some initial sloppiness or possibly confusion? I believe that the citrus fruit, and its colour, orange, originated with the Portuguese word –narange. Would you like a narange? A narange becomes an orange quite easily. Having said all that, I should be much more tolerant than I am of what I see as abuse of my mother tongue. Very few people seem to have any idea of where to put an apostrophe these days. The green grocer’s (grocers’?) apostrophe; so-called ’cos if you look at any of their signs, you‘ll see apostrophes galore, as in potato’s, cabbage’s and the like. People often do this with the pluralisation of PC or DVD. Why

an apostrophe for DVD’s or PC’s? Dunno. Surely, nobody would write computer’s. OK, so they might. And don’t start me on its and it’s or your and you’re. Another of my bugbears is the misuse of me and I. ‘Emma and me went to see Sarah’ or ‘Sarah went to see Emma and I’. Oddly, folk don’t have this problem when they are alone; ‘I went to see Sarah,’ ‘Sarah went to see me,’ comes quite naturally to most. Americans get hot under the collar about splitting infinitives whilst English folk don’t even know what a split infinitive is in order to boldly split one. Texts, emails, Facebook and twitter have all added their bit to the standardisation of corrupt language. Writing ‘Thanx’, ‘LOL’ and other shortenings and using emoticons lead us to forget what is proper. Folk ignore the difference between to, too and two. Sloppiness rules, OK! Oddly, though, whilst so much is shortened, there’s a trend to add supernumerary words. Have you noticed that people start the answer to any question with ‘So’? ‘What is the state of the language?’ ‘So, it’s really in bad shape.’ It’s an unnecessary word, it serves no purpose whatsoever. Likewise the addition of an additional part of the verb to be, as in ‘the question is is what can we do about it’. Another example of this is ‘off of’. I even found this usage (sorry, misusage) on a reputable website, where a company claims to have saved someone £50 off of a smartphone. Of course, I ain’t perfect myself. But I do try.

Paphos Life Royal Ascot Race Day - Charity Wins

The 5th Royal Ascot Race Day organised by In Any Event took place on Saturday 20th June at Elea Golf Club. The whole terrace area was transformed for a day at the races and guests were

The Friends’ Hospice Fund Raiser

Peyia Hairdresser Jonathon Woodward (left) receiving a Certificate of Gratitude from Peter Morrish, Chairman of The Friends’ Hospice Support Group, for organising an evening of entertainment and food at Neo’s Sports Bar which raised €1,750 for the Paphos-based charity.

Invitation to All Artists Would you like to participate in an Open Studios weekend? If you are, then contact Maria Etheridge by email on artenroutecyprus@gmail.com and she will provide you with the information. greeted by a real horse at the entrance to the event. The charity tote on behalf of Cancer Patients Support Group, opened shortly afterwards and guests were able to have a flutter throughout the day while watching the live racing from Ascot.

The event is planned for the weekend of 5th and 6th September 2015, opening you studio or workspace to the public between 11h00 and 17h00 on each of the two days.

A fabulous lunch was served, fitting for a day at the races and the champagne corks were popping in true Ascot style. Prizes were awarded for the best and most fitting race day hats, sponsored by Professional Investment Consultants, and an exclusive raffle took place as well.

As you will appreciate, lots of publicity and planning need to be done for such an event to be a success which means you need to decide and commit quickly, otherwise you will lose out on a brilliant opportunity to showcase your art and/or craft.

The day raised a total of 1345.00 Euros for the Cancer Patients Support Group.

Don’t wait! Act now – you have three months to prepare to open your workspace and share your passion with art lovers. Registration for this will close on 31st July 2015!!! artenroutecyprus@gmail.com

Future event information can be found by visiting www.in-any-event.biz

Let’s do it!

Vanishing Cyprus: Democracy v Banks By Andreas C Chrysafis

Greece and the new Tsipras government have been facing a brutal attack by IMF-EUTroika lenders. A classic economic war has ensued between a lender and a borrower, with the lender attempting to assert its authority and the borrower demanding loan renegotiation to meet the economic crisis of the day! Under fair-minded lending practices such restructuring variance would have been possible to assist the borrower not to default on its loan obligations. Not in this case. The IMF used similar harsh tactics against Argentina and also against Iceland and in both cases it failed to impose its economic might and was kicked out. In fact destroying economies through austere practices destroys incentives and produces a vicious cycle of poverty rather than growth. The right to make profit cannot outweigh the right not to create poverty and suffering. That’s where a good government comes in; to provide the balance between banking behaviour and the protection of citizens against bad banking practices. The time has come when the banks must start to behave responsibly. If not stopped through legislation and strict terms of practice why should they behave differently? The public perception that one “does not and cannot trust banks” is now common knowledge. Unfortunately, citizens and industry are trapped because banks are given the power to dictate the terms of practice to their own advantage. Imposing fines running into billions for corruption and bad practices against such “pillars of the society” has not worked so far. It seems that fines do not work; but losing licenses would have a serious effect on shareholder profit margins. In fact, if those money-lenders did provide loans by sharing the risk of lending, there would be a good deal less shameless money lending practices today. The exploitation of the vulnerable by such rich conglomerates should in fact be treated as a crime against humanity and not be swept under the carpet as most governments do. Banks have shown they are incapable of behaving reasonably and couldn’t care less about anything other than making profits. Such shameless acts of exploitation are the very causes of revolutions. When people lose their trust in a system or in their own governments one then can understand the reasons why they spill onto the streets demanding fairness and justice. Today, many nations face turbulent economic and social

crises never experienced before and the question arises as to: why? Certainly something has gone badly wrong in the social and economic structure. Yet those who could make a difference do not wish to get off the gravy train. Both Greece and Cyprus were in fact used by the international banking cartel as scapegoats of things to come. If successful the same formula would be applied against other countries but especially within the EU. A two-tier European Union has now been established. That in itself breaks the very essence and spirit of equality within the EU institution. The current EU inequality it’s purely motivated by the banking institutions and the IMFEU-Troika are its foot-soldiers. They are the troopers to bring about the economic colonization of nations through loan dependency. The most powerful authority in the EU meant to regulate lending practices is none other than the European Central Bank. Yet, it refuses to accept any responsibility and turns a blind eye to profit-motivated bank irregularities within the Eurozone and that’s precisely what happened to Greece and Cyprus; both nations are now on the brink of collapse due to bad banking practices and corruption. The fact that banks kept lending money to Greece and Cyprus knowing the borrower was incapable of repaying those loans prompts many questions as to; why? What was the thinking behind such bad lending practices and why did the ECB allow this to continue? It’s like offering more and more poison to a poisoned patient that will never recover. Meanwhile the massacre has begun; properties are being repossessed by the banks and sold to hedge funds at rock bottom prices. In the next few years one will see the rise of homelessness becoming a serious social problem with unprecedented results. Where is Cyprus heading? Do we actually have a government to govern the country in the interest of the people? Unfortunately, Cyprus lost that right the day politicians voted to join the EU. That one misguided decision has now come back to haunt them! When a nation abandons the right to govern the country and abandons the right to control its own currency and interest rates there is no nation but a province. Recent developments show that the government in Cyprus no longer governs the country but international bankers do. Not only does the IMF-EU-Troika dictate social and economic policies in Cyprus but the top banker Mr Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank, has forbidden the Cyprus President to investigate the Central Bank of Cyprus for bad practices linked to the financial ruin of the country. President Anastasiades and the Attorney General complied and ordered the police to immediately stop investigating the matter further inside the Central Bank of Cyprus. Many would ask: who runs the country an elected government or an unaccountable banker? Such action is not only inexcusable but also incomprehensible! It’s truly a very dark day for democracy when a bank manager gives orders to an elected government and that government succumbs to those demands without resistance. It’s no wonder the Tsipras government is under so much attack; it chose to resist - unlike the Cyprus government – to stand up against those banking institutions – a good day for democracy!

Poem of the Month: by Beryl Hollands

Swallows Return They are back how: Amazing is that, Nest ready from yesterday year, Travelled so far so safe to be back, Waiting for her eggs to hatch, I watch carefully their nest so clean, Grateful they seem to be, Not wanting to be un-clean There is a pot for all to drop. Little faces look at me, Tears fill my eyes at this marvel, Nature has let me see, Loyalties? To-gather is beyond believe, Never letting up to feed their young Dawn to dusk it has to be done, Nature’s drive is to survive, Give a place to nest, let them rest, Welcome they know: Where to go

Diary 0f events July

4th (Sat) Voices in the Vines A summer evening of classical, opera and show music overlooking the vines of Vasilikon Winery with Tina Chester & Teodoro De Castillo. Doors 6pm, platter 7pm, concert 8pm. Tickets: €20 from Hearns Bookstore Coral Bay; Visteria (So Easy) Kiosk Tala. Vasilikon Winery Tel: 26633999. AMA Box Office Tel: 99956604 4th (Sat) St Barnabas Church, Limassol The next table top sale at St Barnabas will be held on American Independence Day! Pitches, 2 square meters, cost €10 each. A limited number of tables are available for hire at an additional €5. Please let me know if you or any of your friends are interested in participating. We will then take a break for the month of August. 4th (Sat) Travelling Stage - Routes 4 Do you Tango? Medieval Castle Square 8.30pm. Paphos 2017 invites you to the Castle Square where music and rhythm will flood the air, challenging all to test their dancing skills. With the collaboration of the Academy of World Music, virtuoso musicians will take you to the world of traditional and Nuevo Tango. Piano: Yiannis Hadjiloizou. Bandoneon: Roman Gomez. Guitar: Demetris Regginos.Violin: Nicos Pittas. Double bass: lrenaeus Koulouras. Free entrance 5th (Sun) Easy Listening Old favourites over Sunday lunch with Tina Chester, from 1pm. G & Ts, Monastiriou On The Hill Restaurant, Kaleppia, Paphos. Sunday Roast €10. Reservations Tel: 26642727, 96579144 5th (Sun) Theatrical Monologues Paphos Academy of Fine Arts. 8.00 p.m. Michalis Georgiou, Theatrical Institute. Entrance 5.00 euro 5th (Sun) Farmers Market Pano Akourdaleia Herb Garden, 10am-2pm. Local, natural and homemade! Supporting your local community by buying directly from the producers. Coffee shop on site. Great social atmosphere! For more details visit www.facebook.com/groups/ heavenonearthherbals or contact 96425879/99993412 6th (Mon).Celtic & Country Music evening at The Paphos Academy of Fine Arts 8.00 p.m. With J.J. Cuddihy (voice, guitar, melodeon, banjo), Bernadette Robinson (violin), Noelle Robinson (violin), Deborah Osborn (voice), Phil Willcock (voice, guitar, harmonica, mandolin) and Paul Lowndes (voice, bass, whistle). Entrance including hot buffet 15 euro (booking is important). After the recital Polis and friends will perform tracks from jazz, latin, pop etc. 8th (Wed) Travelling Stage - Routes 5 Music Journey in the Mediterranean District Officer’s Residence 19:30. The European Capital of Culture Pafos2017 invites you to the gardens of its headquarters to travel along with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra to music of the Mediterranean countries. Folk songs, dances and compositions from Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Spain expressing vitality, passion and the relaxed Mediterranean temperament and landscape. Conductor & Presenter: Alkis Baltas. Free entrance 10th (Fri) Vibes of Life Municipal Baths, Kato Paphos 20:30. Young representatives from 14 European countries who took part in workshops during the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange Programme organised by the Agioi Omologites Cultural Workshop, will present a

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happening that will include combinations of dance, theater, music, and juggling. Free entrance 12th (Sun) Wind Quintet Concert Music evening at The Paphos academy of fine arts 8.00 p.m. With Virginie Bove (flute), David Perpi-nan (oboe), George Georgiou (clarinet), Vlad Andrei Buzdugan (french horn), Giovanni Galetti (bassoon). Entrance 8.00 euro. Entrance including hot buffet 15.00 euro. 14th (Tues) Peace by Aristophanes 2015 International Ancient Greek Drama Festival Paphos Ancient Odeon. 21:00. The newly established theatre group of Yiolanta Christodoulou will present the diachronically contemporary comedy by Aristophanes, Peace, directed by Yiolanta Christodoulou, with five actors/actresses interpreting the leading roles. Movement coaching: Chloe Melidou Music: Nektarious Rodosthenous Set Design: Elena Kota svili and Alexis Vaianos Costume design: Marina Hajdilouca. Entrance 10 euro/5.00 euro. Free for cardholders of ITI and the Disabled 18th (Sat) Travelling Stage - Routes 6 Savina Yannatou Medieval Manor Kouklia 22:30. Within the framework of Countryside Animafest Cyprus Paphos 2017 presents renowned singer Savina Yannatou and the Primavero en Salonica Orchestra in a concert with songs from the Mediterranean. Entrance 5 euro. 19th (Sun) Hippolytus by Euripides 2015 International Ancient Greek Drama Festival Paphos Ancient Odeon 21:00. Induoteatro from Spain presents the tragedy Hippolytus by Euripides directed by the award winning Jose Manuel Sanchez. Set and light design: Induoteatro Costumes Pilar Chimenez-Andreou. Entrance 10 euro/5.00 euro. Free for cardholders of ITI and the Disabled 21st (Tues) The 16th Festival Paphos 2015 Tracing the arts at 8.00 p.m. Inside the Paphos Castle. International music day. Classical & Pop music Concert with The new Paphos choir “Orpheus: Leader: Polis Charalambous, Piano: Stephanie Charalambous. The Children’s choir Of the Paphos Academy of fine arts. Entrance 5.00 euro. 23rd (Thurs) Beetle Drive in aid of the Tala Monastery Cats Paradise Restaurant Chloraka. Price 6.50 includes platter of your favourite party food. Meet new friends have a night of fun and laughter. From 6.30. Tickets from Whatsnewpussycat Kissonerga Barry’s stall Duck Pond Sundays, Paradise Restaurant Chloraka Booking Lynda 99841142 24th (Fri) The Op Sa! Promenade Paphos Waterfront 20:00. Music and Gypsy rhythms from the Balkans encouter dancers:George Pilla and Sylvia-Ann Clark from New York. Clarinet Masa Nuujic and Eve Wieltschnig Saxophone:Ruben Fox Trumpet Lily Carassik and Nick Armstrong Trombone:Hannah Dilkes and Rosie Turton Tioumpa:Thomas Kelly Guitar:PJ Bennett and Stefan Melovski Kornos:(Becky Brass) Rik Darabouka Drums:Olly Sarkar Free entrance. 28th (Tues) Electra by Sophocles 21:00 2015 International Ancient Greek Drama Festival Paphos Ancient Odeon. The “2015 International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama” will close its curtains this year, presenting the multi award winning production of the Cameri Theatre of Tel Aviv, Electra by Sophocles, directed by Kfir Azoulai with Ola Shor Selektar interpreting the title role. Entrance 10 euro/5.00 euro. Free for cardholders of ITI and the Disabled 31st (Fri) Passionately Paphos – Sunset Beach Fest Coral Bay Beach 17:00. With the beat guiding you towards one of the most beautiful sunsets, a fest of dancing from the beach to the sea in a summer happening that invites everyone to become one. DJ music, movement and dance in a natural setting that connects friends and visitors creating yet again one more community involvement event.

British Forces Episkopi Fete Saturday 19th September 2015 Calling all stallholders. The British Forces Episkopi Fete 2015 will be held in Happy Valley from 1100 – 1600 hrs. Stallholders wishing to have a stall at the Fete should contact: Andy Spencer on 99 430167. Closing date for applications is 31 July 15 8

Church Groups

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF PAPHOS

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

NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY CHURCH

Every Sunday 10.30am at the Coral Star Restaurant, Coral Bay, A variety of midweek home groups and social outreach activities, etc. For more info, tel. Elder Val Morgan 99 407091. Email: val.coralbay@hotmail.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: 26-931308. www.stpauls-catholic-parish-paphos.com

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

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

Al-Anon family groups. Tel 97-699256 alanonpaphos@yahoo.com

The Pajero Club of Paphos, www.pajeroclubofpaphos.com

Alzheimer Self Help Group, tel. 26-621530

Limassol

The Royal British Legion, tel. 99 135894

Bereavement Support Group, tel. 99-312662, 99-224147, 99-175510 or 99-541278 British Guides in Cyprus, tel Michele 99-172549 Cancer Patients Support Group, Coffee Morning, tel. 26-654007

Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 25-368265 or 99-559322 Bridge in Pissouri.com Every Friday at 2 Friends Restaurant. tel. 99-667592

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

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

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

Cyprus Services Rambling Club, tel. 99-292092

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

Cyprus Women of Today, tel. 99-358525

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

Food for Friends, tel. 25-634487

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

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

PAPHOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

Cyprus Samaritans, tel. 77-777267, Freephone 80007773

We welcome you to worship with us at 10.30am each Sunday. We are now at the former Welcome Inn, 12 Adamantiou Korai St, Paphos. Elder Mike 99175985 and Elder Mark 99930070

Diabetes Support Group, tel. 99-861279

Happy Valley Hash House Harriers, tel. 99-434794

Duplicate Bridge, twice weekly at 6.45pm. www.bridgewebs.com/ paphosbridgeclub

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

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 10.00am at No 20, 25th of March St, Paphos. Holy Communion is celebrated on first Sunday of each month. Tel. 99-757138

Easy Strollers Walking Group, suehampson1971@aol.com Fitness for Life, tel. Yvonne 99-034576 Good Vibrations, Wednesdays 99 14 8892. www. goodvibrationscyprus.com Harmony Ladies at Railway Inn Chloraka. Second Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm. Jukebox Jiving, tel. 96-349276 ‘Learn about your Body’ Last Friday of every month For more info call 99 993412 or email caroline@heavenonearthherbals.com

New Friends Coffee Morning,

Line Dancing, Jane tel. 99-762047

Coral Star Restaurant 10.30am Thurs, Coral Bay, Paphos

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

Tel. 24-652331

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Larnaca,

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

Tel. 24-651327

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

Int. Evangelical Church, Larnaca,

St Barnabas’ Anglican Church Limassol

Opposite the Old Hospital. Sunday Communion at 10am Paphos Writers Group, tel. Nikki 99-012601 or see with Junior Church & monthly 11+ group on 2nd Sundays. www.paphoswritersgroup.com Tel. Derek on 96-612371 stbac@spidernet.com.cy Scottish Country Dancing, tel. 99-298512 www.stbarnabas-cyprus.com

GERMAN-SPEAKING LUTHERAN Church in Paphos

All German-speaking Christians are warmly invited to a church service, second Saturday of each month at Ayia Kyriaki Church (St. Paul’s Pillars), Paphos at 4pm. Tel. 26-270619. Please confirm venue.

Int. Christian Fellowship (East), Limassol

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

Pissouri Anglican Group

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

Sequence Dancing, Tues Afternoons. Tel, 99-750332 or email mgbennett1@yahoo.co.uk Short Mat Bowling, tel. 99-983684 or 26-960522 Steni Village Art & Crafts Group, Thursdays, tel. 99-175988 Stroke Association, Latin Parish Hall, 1st Saturday each month, tel. Brenda 99-804161.

Limassol Bridge Club, Mon & Fri 3.30pm, tel. 99-645338 Man City Cyprus Limassol, tel. 99-130711 or 99-812393 RAFA Aphrodite Branch Meeting. Tel 99-298723 Royal Logistic Corps Association, tel. 25-717002 Table Tennis at UKCA, tel. Antonio 99-334706 The Limassol Ladies Club, tel. 99-951910 The Royal British Legion, tel. 25-315313 Toastmasters International, tel. 99-754042 or 97-744285, www.limassol-toastmasters.com

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 Dhekelia Sailing Club, www.dhekeliasailing.com 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

Singles Sunday Lunch Club, tel. 99-754078

Aladdins Cave Charity Shop, tel. 99-927452

Table Tennis, Thursday evenings, tel. 26-652763

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

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

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

Stroumpi Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair. Second Sunday of every month. 10am-3pm. Tel. 97 839295.

Peyia Animal Rescue Club (P.A.R.C.)

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

GRAB a BARGIAN at our Table Top Sale – Saturday 18thJuly outside the Coral Star (opposite Phillippos Supermarket Coral Bay) with Vendor tables available at 10 euros each. Call Fiona (96589430) or Pam (99059068) for bookings or details Have some FUN and win CASH at our Monthly Fun Quiz Night –Tuesday 7th July at the Coral Star Restaurant (opposite Phillippos Supermarket Coral Bay). 7:30pm start 5 euros to enter the quiz plus a chance to win cash prizes on the Find the Lady draw. For more information on the above and PARC please contact us, visit our website (www.parc-cyprus.org) or see our Facebook page (www.facebook. com/Parc.Cyprus)

Paphiakos Saturday Market, tel. 97-718675

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

Full Moon This Month July 1st & 31st

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 © Grapevine • July 2015

Keeping Vacuum Cleaners Happy We depend on our vacuum cleaners to be there for us through thick and thin. They are supposed to be ready to swoop in and suck up the worst messes right when we need them. But is it possible that we aren’t treating our vacuum cleaners the way they deserve? Whether your machine is a bagless or a bagged vacuum cleaner, there are a few things you should never do to your vacuum cleaner. 1. Vacuum Hard Objects It’s tempting when you see that penny or small rock on the ground as you are vacuuming to go ahead and run the vacuum over it rather than stooping over to pick it up. But this can be a big mistake. These hard objects can cause serious damage to the interior of the machine, or become lodged inside in places that will be difficult to remove them. And, it’s true that it may not ruin the vacuum cleaner every time. But one time will be more than enough. Avoid the risk and pick up hard objects manually. 2. Vacuum Water Regular vacuum cleaners are not designed to pick up water. If you are tempted to run the vacuum cleaner over a pile of water you run the risk of electrocution and serious damage to the machine. Even if you are not electrocuted or ruin the machine, you’ll have a nasty mess on your hands when it comes time to empty the dirt bin or bag. Wet/Dry vacuums are specially designed to be able to pick up water without risking your life or the machine. Wet/Dry vacuums are relatively inexpensive and can be a great addition for those emergency situations where you need to vacuum water or liquid up. But never use a regular vacuum cleaner to do this job. 3. Let the Vacuum Run Overfilled When the dust bin or bag are at capacity, the vacuum cleaner needs to be emptied. If you don’t empty it, the performance of the machine will be drastically worse. And you run the risk of overheating and damaging your vacuum cleaner. If you do notice that the vacuum cleaner doesn’t seem to have as much suction, check the bag or bin, first. Most of the time, emptying these can make a huge difference in how well your vacuum is cleaning your home.

4. Vacuum Over the Cord Vacuum cleaner cords are tough and usually able to withstand some trauma, but running a vacuuming cleaner with a spinning brush over an electrical cord is a bad idea. That same motion that forces the dirt up into your vacuum cleaner can fray or damage the exterior of the cord. Over time, even the best cords will start to show damage, making them unsafe for use. 5. Throw It Out for Loss of Suction Maybe your vacuum cleaner isn’t picking up dirt the way it used to. If you just assume that it is old and needs to be replaced, you might be wrong. First try checking the bag or on a bagless vacuum, check the dirt bin. Sometimes a full or nearly full vacuum cleaner will perform very poorly. If emptying those doesn’t work, you may have a blockage in your vacuum cleaner. Unplug the vacuum and do some detective work. Is the hose blocked? What about the openings where the hose goes into the machine? Is the brushroll turning freely, or have hair and string built up and need to be removed? Remember to maintain your vacuum cleaner and it may be running like it’s brand new. 6. Think the Motor Is Busted Did your vacuum cleaner suddenly overheat and turn itself off? A lot of people assume that this is the end for their machine. But in there are some ways to get your vacuum back in working order. The vacuum may have overheated because of a full bag/bin. Or hair and string wrapped around the brushroll may have caused overheating. Fix these issues and check for clogs. Try turning the vacuum back on. Many times this is all that is needed to fix the issue. Be aware that some models may have a manual reset button. Refer to your manufacturer for instructions to reset your model. Maintaining the vacuum cleaner on a regular basis will keep this issue from happening.

Head in the Cloud by Barbarian

It’s summertime and many readers will be going on holiday. You will probably have some sort of device in your hand luggage, a laptop, tablet or smart phone. Don’t just pick it up at the last minute, do some preparation, just as you surely do for packing your suitcase. You need to make sure you have the documents, photos and music you will want to access, whenever and wherever you are. Memory sticks can do this, or you could store items in the Cloud. There are lots of Cloud storage possibilities, many of them free. Choosing which service to use will depend on several factors - the variety of devices you use, the amount of space you need, and the level of security your data requires. Most work by creating a local folder on your device or PC that then syncs with an online version. This means you have all your data available, whether you are on or offline. Dropbox works across operating systems, Linux and Blackberry, as well as Windows (including Windows phones), Mac, Android and iOS standards. The basic, free account comes with only 2GB of storage. Plenty for documents, but if you want to store photos, music, or video it will soon disappear. You can upgrade to the 1TB plan for around £7.99 per month, but Dropbox offers 500MB additional free storage for each friend you get to sign up for the service - with a limit of 16GB. If you link the account to Facebook, Twitter (125MB extra) or setting up a Mailbox account (1GB increase). You’ll get 250MB just for taking a tour of the Dropbox basics, too. Enabling the camera upload feature will also gain you 3GB, and automatically backup your smartphone/tablet photos to the cloud – useful to safeguard those holiday pictures.

Android and iOS, but not Windows Phone. It offers generous free storage, 15GB when you setup your Google account or link to an existing one. In fact, as Google unified its services under one login ID earlier this year, the chances are you already have a Drive account if you use Gmail, Google Calendar, or even YouTube. The storage space is shared across all these services, so if you have large attachments on emails, then they will count in the 15GB, and enabling the automatic photo backup to Google+ from a smartphone acts the same way. Google exempts any photos below 2048x2048 resolution, and videos shorter than fifteen minutes, so you could always adjust the settings on your smartphone accordingly and get unlimited storage as they don’t count towards the 15GB limit.

OneDrive is Microsoft’s option, with apps available for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and of course Windows Phone users. Users gain 500MB of storage for every friend that signs up to an account through them. There’s also an additional 15GB offered if you link OneDrive to your mobile phone’s camera to automatically back up your photos online.

Mega is a New Zealand based company that puts its security credentials front and centre. This service provides encryption in every part of the process, so anything you send to the cloud is encrypted. Mega itself doesn’t have any way of accessing your information, as you hold the encryption key. The upshot of all this is that any files you store on Mega, only you can open them. Mega works on Windows, OSX, and Linux, with plugins for Chrome and Firefox and apps for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry. The standard free package gives 50GB space.

Google Drive works on PC and Mac, with mobile versions for

Thanks to the Cloud, you really can take it with you!

Coral Beach Hotel Déjà vu all over again, with new awards and exceptionally high occupancy, for The Coral Beach Hotel & Resort The Déjà vu feelings of new awards and recognition, along with very high room occupancies from early June this year are happening again for the Coral Beach Hotel and Resort in Paphos, granting a huge success credit with high level reviews.

The beautiful Coral Beach Hotel & Resort in Paphos

Following various International Awards, once again Trip Advisor has awarded the Coral Beach Hotel & Resort the Certificate of Excellence positioning the Hotel amongst the First in the World. “Perfect Holiday in Cyprus”, Great Hotel, Amazing Location”, “Dream Holiday Destination”, A dream come true”, “Perfect Hotel for Relaxing” were just some of the words that were expressed by travelers and newly married couples who enjoyed a stay at Coral Beach Hotel & Resort. The management of the hotel and the owner Company of Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, Leptos Calypso Hotels, expressed their gratitude for the high distinction received by Trip Advisor and the very positive reviews of their clients. This impressive hotel and Resort is located in the beautiful and picturesque area of Peyia in Paphos and occupies a superb location overlooking the golden sandy beaches and sparkling waters of Coral Bay. Excellent rooms, friendly staff, amazing food, relaxing terraces, quality service, and great lobby make a stay at the Coral Beach Hotel & Resort a wonderful experience. Many of the Coral Beach Hotel & Resort visitors and customers call it their “Perfect Hotel” along with their “Amazing Spot” of the Coral Bay sandy beach area.

Stage One Gives a Helping Hand (and Paw) A packed house supported a charity evening of comedy at the Stage One theatre in Emba on May 23rd. The audience were entertained with two one act plays ‘Housekeeper Wanted’ directed by Judith Fox and ‘A Dog’s Life’ directed by Caroline Harman Smith. The profits amounted to 2,200 euros and two charities, The Cyprus Kidney Association (Paphos) and Paphiakos Animal Shelter, benefitted . The photo shows the two directors and Stage One treasurer Peter Sandwith together with some staff from the animal charity which acknowledges the donation with gratitude. Stage One starts the winter programme in October with Table Manners by Alan Ayckbourn followed in December by the pantomime The Sleeping Beauty. More info on 26911641.

Stage One Secretary presents a cheque for 1,100 euros to the Secretary of The Cyprus Kidney Association (Paphos) Also present in the photo are directors Judith Fox and Caroline Harman Smith who directed the two one act plays for the charity performance.More info on Stage One and upcoming plays on 26911641

Paphos Remains Number One Property sales continue to grow for the fifth consecutive month in 2015, both from the domestic and especially from the overseas markets. Paphos continues to have the lead in purchase contracts by foreign buyers recorded at the Department of Lands and Registry by 36% in comparison to Limassol which follows with 26%. Third was Larnaca with 18%, Nicosia 10% and lastly Famagusta with just 9%

The beautiful town of Paphos. The top attractions for foreign buyers and investors

These massive property purchases from foreign investors in Paphos were derived due to the granting residence permits which value â&#x201A;Ź 300.000 as well as with the new schedule of citizenship with 3 million euro investment in properties. Over but mostly also due to the impressive natural environment, the attractive areas and mild climate of Paphos. Certainly also the existence of large development companies that have created stunning projects with amenities, facilities and services that raise the quality of lifestyle throughout the region. Only just recently, we have seen another very large investment on the coastal area of Coral Bay, this time by a Russian Investment Company along with Leptos Group, which just goes to show that there is plenty of confidence and positive essence not only from property buyers but also from large foreign investment organizations

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Investment Management by Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

In my last article I highlighted the risks involved with managing your investments. Most investors do not have the expertise or time to manage their own portfolio and will employ a company to do this for them. Our client base is diverse with differing objectives so we offer a bespoke service tailored to each clients needs. One of our preferred managers, an AIMlisted, integrated, wealth management group offers four multi asset funds aimed at most risk profiles. The funds aim to achieve their objectives by investing primarily in collective investment schemes that may include individual country, region and global equity exposure, UK and international fixed income, Property, Alternatives Strategies, Structured Returns products and Cash. All offer income or accumulation units with yields on top of potential growth of up to approx. 2.8% They provide liquidity as they deal daily with no redemption penalties or front end charges. And importantly all have a history of consistently outperforming their relative benchmark. Taking advantage of this management expertise alleviates the worry of managing the many and varied risks discussed in my last article. Particularly suitable for those investors with less than ₤100,000 to invest as costs are often prohibitive at this level and under but also could be of interest to larger investor where this could sit very well as a core holding.

If you wish to learn more about this fund range, think you would benefit from a portfolio review or have any other financial requirements please contact me at Hollingsworth International Financial Services Ltd, Tel: 99 579149 E-mail: viviann@hollingsworth-int.com Website: www.hollingsworth.eu.com Authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority to provide investment services, license IS/32457

Letter to the Editor

Dear Sir/Madame, Firstly, we would like to express our gratitude for publishing our Spring Newsletter in your May 15 magazine. However, we had some complaints from a few of our supporters, that you do not mention anything about our new contact details, and our current set up. Please see below a brief update: Unfortunately, due to irreparable erosion over the years and a bush fire in 2012, the site at Vouni closed in October of the same year. The Sanctuary has operated two, privately owned Holding Bases since 2010 and a third was opened in October 2012 where the remaining donkeys from Vouni now live. Sadly, due to escalating running costs, lack of funds and the expense involved to comply with EU and Cypriot legislative requirements, we are not in a position to create a new Visitor Centre. The Holding Bases are therefore not open to the public although we do welcome visitors to our office in Pano Kivides, near Limassol. You may read more about our work by visiting our website at http://www.donkeysanctuarycyprus.org/en/about-us Our office’s contact details are: The Donkey Sanctuary (Cyprus) 30B Agios Pandeleimonas Street Pano Kivides village 4715 Limassol Tel: 25 944151 Email: info@ donkeysanctuarycyprus.org Website: www.donkeysanctuarycyprus. org Should you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us. Thanking you in advance. Kindest regards Evi Stefanou The Donkey Sanctuary

Dilemma: Citizenship Equality by Andreas C Chrysafis

There is a positive move in the air created between Mustafa Akinci and Nicos Anastasiades but one has to wait and see what happens next. What is for certain however, under the present climate, Cyprus is to become a two state nation albeit some fancy terminology of a Bi-zonal, Bi-communal Federation. No European country would ever accept such a solution through a military foreign invasion in their countries but it’s OK for Cyprus – a Pontius Pilates solution! The question arises where does it stop? What will happen tomorrow if other ethnic minorities start to demand a separate enclave within the new Federation? In theory, if the Turkish Cypriots can break up the Republic and win an autonomous state others may also demand the same treatment and that’s the dilemma: what does citizenship equality actually mean? Certainly not to enjoy special privileges others do not have! All Band-Aid solutions would incubate more conflicts in the future just like they did before. The only feasible democratic answer is to reunite the island as one nation and one citizenship; one-man-one-vote; equality and freedom of religion protected by Rule of Law. But most importantly, to revise and changed or even scrap the badly flawed Cyprus Constitution and start form the beginning. This is a perfect opportunity to turn a new chapter in the history of Cyprus; a chapter that would allow all citizens of the Republic - irrespective of ethnicity - to vote at general elections and choose the best man to lead the nation forward and not to allow political party secret deals behind closed doors. Only then there may well be Transparency, Meritocracy and truly a Revolution of the Mind in Cyprus. Cyprus would then be a multicultural nation to grow in prosperity without preferential treatment to ethnic minorities but allow the Law of the Land become the sentinel of people’s human rights as equal citizens of the Republic. © Grapevine • July 2015

Don’t be Phased by Phrases All at sea Meaning

In a state of confusion and disorder. Origin This is an extension of the nautical phrase ‘at sea’. It dates from the days of sail when accurate navigational aids weren’t available. Any ship that was out of sight of land was in an uncertain position and in danger of becoming lost. ‘At sea’ has been in use since the 18th century, as here, in Sir William Blackstone’s Commentaries on the laws of England, 1768: “If a court of equity were still at sea, and floated upon the occasional opinion which the judge who happened to preside might entertain of conscience in every particular case.”

Rank and file Meaning

The ordinary members of a group; as opposed to the group leadership. Origin Rank and fileRank and file now refers to the ordinary members of any group but it originated as a military term. The rows and columns of soldiers, drawn up for drill and not including officers, were called ‘ranks’ and ‘files’. This usage dates back to the 16th century and an early example of it in print is found in Robert Barret’s The theorike [sic] and practike of moderne warres, 1598: To learne to keepe his ranke and file orderly. The expression is now often shortened just to ‘the ranks’. It wasn’t until the 19th century that ‘rank and file’ began being used to refer to any other groups. The first of these were political groupings, especially members of trades unions. An example of this was given is in an address from a representative of the American Federation of Labor, reported in The International Steam Engineer magazine, 1818: “If we could only get the great rank and file of the members to recognise their personal obligation.” Rank and file chessboardChess is often described as analogous to warfare and has inherited military parlance in that the rows and columns of pieces are called ranks and files.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Meaning

It’s better to have a lesser but certain advantage than the possibility of a greater one that may come to nothing. Origin This proverb refers back to mediaeval falconry where a bird in the hand (the falcon) was a valuable asset and certainly worth more than two in the bush (the prey). The first citation of the expression in print in its currently used form is found in John Ray’s A Hand-book of Proverbs, 1670, in which he lists it as: 20

A [also ‘one’] bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Summery Salads by Cherry Dobbins

Barzagan 100g pougouri

6 spring onions, finely sliced 4 tbsp. best olive oil 1-2 level tbsp. tomato puree 2 tsp. oregano 1/3rd bunch parsley, finely chopped 75g walnuts, chopped fine ½ level tsp. cumin powder ½ level tsp. coriander powder ¼ level tsp. allspice Cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper Soak the pougouri in cold water for 20 mins and then drain well in a fine sieve. Mix all the ingredients together well and leave in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

Apple Salad

This is an unusual mix but makes a refreshing salad suitable for lunch or as an accompaniment to barbecued pork. 4 spring onions vegetable oil 1 clove garlic 1 red chilli (remove seeds if preferred)

tomatoes, peanuts and coriander leaves. Pour over the dressing and toss. 5. Serve with the crispy onions sprinkled on top.

Spicy Noodle Salad 350g Chinese noodles – the thicker type 200g cooked chicken or pork, diced 55g cashew nuts

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

Potato Salad

1kg new potatoes, scrubbed and halved ( bite size pieces) 4 rashers streaky bacon

Dressing: 4 spring onions, chopped

1 tub yoghurt

2 heaped tbsp. chopped fresh coriander

4-6 tbsp. Mayonnaise

3 cloves garlic, chopped fine

2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or the green tops of spring onions.

2 tbsp. peanut butter 2 tbsp. sweet chilli sauce ( or chilli sauce with a dash of honey) 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar ( or red wine vinegar) 1 tbsp. sesame oil 2 tbsp. chicken or vegetable stock 10 peppercorns, ground 1. Cook the noodles according to instructions on the packet. Rinse well in cold water and drain thoroughly. 2. Put all the dressing ingredients in a serving bowl and whisk together.

1 tsp. sugar

3. Add the noodles and mix well to coat evenly with the dressing.

1 tbsp. fish sauce (use a light soy sauce as an alternative)

4. Add the chicken and nuts. Toss to mix.

2 small limes (or lemons)

2. Make a dressing by whisking together the cumin, oil, orange juice and honey.

Carrot and Kohlrabi Salad

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and leave to cool Chop the bacon into strips and dry fry until crisp. Drain and leave to cool on kitchen paper. Put the yoghurt into a bowl and mix in 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Taste and add more mayonnaise if you prefer it sweeter. Add the chopped chives to the yoghurt mixture and then toss the cold potatoes in the dressing. Stir the bacon in or sprinkle over the top.

Tomato salad 4 firm red tomatoes Fresh basil leaves ( substitute parsley if you must) A few leaves of fresh oregano if possible Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic

5 green apples

You can add some finely shredded cabbage as well if you wish to make it go a little further.

juice of 1 lemon

2 carrots, peeled and grated

6 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters

1 kohlrabi, peeled and grated

Wipe the tomatoes and slice. Lay them on a serving plate.

2 tbsp. roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

25g Fetta cheese, crumbled

Tear the herbs into small pieces and scatter over

handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped

2 tbsp. flaked almonds, lightly toasted

Sprinkle over salt and pepper to taste.

1. Cut the spring onions into thin strips and fry in the oil until crisp and golden. Place on kitchen paper and leave to cool.

2 tsp. sultanas

Mash the garlic to a cream and add to the olive oil

2 tbsp. fresh chopped coriander

Drizzle the oil over the salad and leave for about an hour in the fridge. This lets the flavours develop.

2. In a grinder (or using a mortar and pestle), blend together the garlic, chilli and sugar. When it has formed a smooth paste add the fish sauce and the juice of the 2 limes. Put this dressing to one side. 3. Core and slice the apples and toss in the lemon juice well to coat and prevents browning. 4. In a salad bowl lightly mix together the apples,

½ tsp. cumin powder 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. orange juice

4 tbsp. olive oil

Remove from the fridge about 30 minutes before serving

1 tbsp. honey 1. In a bowl mix together the carrot, kohlrabi, fetta, almonds and sultanas.

Reader’s Recomendation I have just seen your advert on page 8 asking for recommending restaurants. The village inn, better known as Lucas’s in Mesa Chorio is just one such restaurant. It’s set in a loverly walled courtyard, the staff, owner (Lucas) & all his family are just so willing to accommodate your needs that your assured of having a lovely evening & better still, his food is to die for and the prices are very affordable. I’m sure that once you’ve been, you’ll be back time & time again.

Been to a good Restaurant or Taverna lately?

Grapevine always welcomes reviews from its readers from places to eat that are just that little bit special. If you need help please email us for our Restaurant questionnaire, which you can fill in and return to us. grapevine@cytanet.com.cy

Food Notes from Paphos by Cherry Dobbins

All previous fans will be pleased to know that SiDaYes restaurant has opened again. They may or may not be so happy that it has moved out of town to Coral Bay. It is situated just off the ‘strip’. Coming from Paphos turn left for Coral Bay at the roundabout and take the first left. SiDaYes is about 75metres along on your left. It is on the corner and outside there are attractive candle lanterns. We went shortly after it had opened. I was disappointed that there was no al fresco dining but once we were seated we realised that it had an ‘insideoutside’ feel and the roof over our head kept off the humidity from the sea. The furniture and table settings have been brought from the original restaurant and it all has a bright, modern feel. If you have smokers in your party I can recommend table 8 (you had better check it is still at the front) as it abuts a bench top outside were you can stand and smoke with your drink and still be by your table! The menus were brought to the table with a bottle of water which I thought was most commendable. Having to pay for water is something we have all had to get used. Having it supplied gratis and bottled is truly considerate. The wine menu is varied and reasonably priced. It includes New World wines, Greek, Cypriot and some classic French and Italian. The mark up is also very reasonable. I went a bit crazy and ordered an expensive bottle of Cote du Rhone at €27,00. I was not disappointed though, it was a very nice wine for the money. The menu is well considered and gives a choice to lacto-vegetarians and pescatarians, including a vegan main course of chick pea and lentil burger with garlic sauce. The variety of starters include three interesting sounding

salads, beef Carpaccio and our choice – grilled Mediterranean vegetables with Mozzarella. Once we had ordered our food we were brought a tasty amuse bouchée of salmon mousse rolled in cucumber. The starters consisted of lightly grilled and herby, aubergine, peppers and tomato on a slice of dark bread and topped with plenty of the cheese. It was attractively served and well seasoned. The main courses include pasta dishes, a rack of lamb for two (sounded wonderful but I was with a vegetarian), fresh sea bass, salmon, beef steaks and lobster. My mother, Ruth, chose the spinach and ricotta filled cannelloni. It arrived with a fresh tomato sauce and garnished with basil leaves and slivers of Parmesan. There was a bowl of grated parmesan served to the side. Ruth thoroughly enjoyed the dish, although it was such a large portion she could not eat it all. I chose the duck breast with an orange and thyme sauce. I was asked how I would like it cooked and elected to have it medium. It arrived sliced and lightly pink in the middle and tasted delicious. It was accompanied by fresh vegetables and some excellent chipped potatoes. (The plate was too good to call them simply ‘chips’.) My only reservation regarding the main courses was the extra twiddly bits of garnish that had to be put to one side before we could tuck in. But that is personal preference and did not spoil the flavour of the food. SiDaYes is a welcome addition to the Coral bay area. They serve fresh ingredients well prepared. Our bill was a reasonable €46,75 excluding the wine. I shall be going back to try the lamb dish.

Food Facts – True or False? by Cherry Dobbins

There are literally billions of facts about food on the World Wide Web. The problem is that there is no way of knowing if they are true or false or whose interests are at stake. The following are a few of my favourite statements. I leave it to you to decide what is fact and what is fiction.

If you eat too many carrots you will start to turn orange.

Flavoured waters contain a lot of sugar. 500ml. of Volvic Touch of Lemon and Lime contains 116 calories including 27.6g of sugar or around 7 teaspoonfuls. A can of Sprite contains 91 calories including 21.8g of sugar or 5.5 teaspoonfuls. (This fails to point out that the can has a volume of only 330ml. Still a lot of sugar in the Volvic but why exaggerate the fact?)

In 2011 in the U.S.A. 29.9 million antibiotics were sold for meat and poultry production. That same year 7.7 million antibiotics were sold to treat sick humans.

Honey is not really better calorie wise than sugar. In fact it often contains more.

The Japanese have invented square water melons by growing them in glass boxes. These stack better for travel and storage.

According to an American medical journal eating a Mediterranean diet and regularly consuming olive oil can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and death by up to 30%.

Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life including enzymes, vitamins, minerals and water. (Before you take to honey as your sole food I had better say that according to my HMSO manual of nutrition, honey is a bit short in the protein department along with some of the vitamins!)

TomTato is a plant that produces both tomatoes and potatoes.

Greek yoghurt contains more saturates than ice cream. Best to go for the low or zero fat varieties and get the proteins and calcium without the saturates.

Some studies suggest that you are more likely to contract type 2 diabetes if you drink artificially sweetened fizzy drinks than if you drink sugar sweetened ones.

The banana tree is not really a tree but a giant herb. Fats from junk food can trigger the brain to want more food. This effect can last for days. Apples are more efficient at waking you up in the morning than coffee. For the same mass lemons contain more sugar than strawberries. People who eat organic food are eight times more likely to die of E. coli. There is a ‘hug me’ Coke machine in Singapore that gives you a can of Coke each time you hug it. Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave. The water inside a coconut is identical to human blood plasma. In Third World countries lives have been saved by feeding it to patients through an IV drip. 22

The UK eats more cans of baked beans than the rest of the world combined. According to a French study men who prefer spicy foods tend to have a higher testosterone level than men who prefer milder tasting foods.

Avoid Aspartame and MSG food additives as they cause the brain neurons to excite themselves to death and there is evidence to suggest they promote cancer growth. Carbonated mixers speed up the rate of alcohol’s absorption into the blood stream which leads to quicker intoxication. Adding citrus juice to green tea stabilises its catechin content thus boosting the level of antioxidants that survive the digestive process by up to 13 times. According to the ‘Mother Earth’ American web site free range eggs have 1/3rd less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat, twice as much omega 3, 3 times more vitamin E and 7 times more beta carotene than commercially produced eggs. According to a British television programme there is no nutritional difference between free range and commercially produced eggs.

The Problems of Regular Antacid Consumption by Caroline Carter

Heartburn and bloating is one of the most common issues I see in my clinic, both here and in Thailand. It has also proven to be one of the easiest resolved with most clients becoming symptom free after one month. How does our intestinal tract tell us something is wrong? It tells us something is wrong, which needs addressing, by causing symptoms of nausea, heartburn, acid indigestion, burping, cramps, diarrhoea, constipation, blood and mucus. These symptoms are the only way the gut can tell us that we have an issue that needs addressing, and if we do not find the CAUSE then the problem will worsen. The gastrointestinal tract (GI) involves everything from the mouth to the rectum, including the digestive juices from the mouth salivary glands. More often than not, the standard tests for chronic gas, bloating and indigestion consist of scoping the gut, beginning with oesophagoscopy, gastroscopy and even duodenoscopy. A more extensive search can reach into the other end with a sigmoidoscopy or further up with a colonoscopy. When everything looks normal, a diagnosis of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), is usually made. Most are told nothing can be done and to learn to live with the condition. This is not true as you can see, by the many testimonials, on our site. The problem with conventional tests is that they are rather limited, as they do not tell you how well you are digesting your food or how effectively you are absorbing nutrients. The standard tests also fail to evaluate the digestive functions as a whole. This is because standard tests ignore function and tend to focus on lesions like ulcers, colitis or cancers. However, if we look at the secretions from the GI tract we can soon see the gut is a highly integrated system and our whole health really depends on the synergistic action of the gut and GI tract secretions. (Further details available on website - updates link on right of homepage) Do you know that the digestive process starts with the eyes, nose and brain and how you sense and think about food affects how you digest it?

the brain structure into a non-functioning tangled mess (Perl 1980 1990) which scientists call neurofibrillary tangles. Another medication, H2 blockers, commonly used to treat GERDS or reflux, work differently from antacids. H2 receptor blockers work by thwarting histamine action in parietal cells (cells in the stomach) and reducing acid production by those cells. The problem with H2 blockers is that they interfere with the body’s ability to detoxify common pesticides and chemicals. If we cannot detox these chemicals, we end up damaging the mitochondria, our cells’ batteries, which in turn can cause of chronic fatigue. The fact that H2-blockers vie for the same detoxification enzymes is common knowledge in medicine. Neither antacids nor H2-blockers, fix the underlying problem, they merely mask it. When we take antacids, we miss a chance to find out and fix what is wrong before it gets worse. When we suppress or hide the gut’s warning symptoms, we can pay a hefty price. 1. Shutting down or turning off a normal physiologic function of the body. 2. The true cause of the symptom continues to worsen. 3. Detrimental side effects of non-prescriptions drugs, often unlinked to the initial problem. There is more in-depth information, including scientific references, available on our website. See updates button on homepage. WHY We Gain Weight - Presentation and ULTRASONIC CAVITATION DEMONSTRATION on Wed 8th July 6pm@ Black Velvet Taverna, Tomb of the Kings Rd. Caroline Carter - CAM Practitioner, 97 788931/26 34512 www. healthyhealingcy.com

Do you know that if you eat food under stressful conditions you are likely to suffer from indigestion? Stress, along with many other causative factors, can cause a bolus of food to sit in your stomach, unable to move along to the small intestine. Here it will ferment and decay, allowing noxious gasses to rise up the oesophagus and cause belching and bad breath. Over time, as the bolus of food and expanding gasses distend the oesophagus, the protective valve between the stomach and oesophagus can stretch and leak. Gasses now trapped in the oesophagus will give that familiar agony of retrosternal (behind the breastbone) agony of heartburn. In addition, the backflow of undigested food, mixed with the sharply imitating stomach acids and your pain may increase to the point where breathing becomes difficult. As this fermenting decaying mass slides slowly long the gut, you can suffer abdominal bloating and cramps, which may eventually turn into diarrhoea or constipation. While many commercials for antacids, boast of immediate relief from symptoms, they can and do create a spectrum of other issues. One of my clients had been taking non-prescription Mylanta for several years when he first came to us. He was suffering a myriad of issues, which included very poor memory. While Mylanta helps heartburn by sopping up the acid that prompts indigestion, it also depletes the same acid required for mineral absorption. Without a sufficient quantity of minerals, we leave our bodies vulnerable to many diseases, from depression to cancer. After uncovering his food allergy and prompting a change in dietary habits, the client no longer needed Mylanta. His memory and general well-being continues to improve, as we remove the accumulated aluminium left over from his consumption of the antacid. Antacids contain aluminium, which accumulates in the brain. Scientists have known for over two decades that the aluminium left over from consumption of antacids (Kaehny) finally accumulates in brain enzymes. Once there the aluminium wreaks havoc (Banks) by shrivelling © Grapevine • July 2015

Bullying

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

Bullies are very cunning and they are expert at getting away with it. Bullies can operate alone or as part of a group. Bullying at primary, secondary and technical schools in Cyprus is on the increase. Bullying can be verbal (name-calling), physical (hitting and kicking), virtual (cyber bullying, threats or name-calling via internet or text) or a combination of all three. Bullies know exactly how to upset their victim by picking on their sensitive points. The person victimised by a bully can feel a whole range of emotions, from feeling very upset, shut out, to feeling suicidal and often self-harm. Frequently, the person feels alone, helpless, powerless and afraid that if they tell anyone, the bullying will get worse. This can affect their health, confidence, self-esteem and schoolwork. How to solve the problem Ignore the bully where possible. Bullies are looking for a reaction from you, so do not give them the satisfaction. Tell a teacher you can trust. The teacher can quietly alert other teachers to keep an eye on the situation and catch the bully red handed. Tell a friend whom you can trust. It is good to have a witness whenever possible. If you feel that you would like some moral support, ask your friend to accompany you to see the teacher. Tell a parent. It will not stop unless you speak out. Keep a record of the dates, times and instances when the bullying occurs. If the bullying is affecting your health in any way, speak to your family doctor. Alternatively, it is always a good idea to speak to a trained therapist. Bullying can dramatically lower the self-esteem of the victim. When it occurs in childhood, it may interfere with the development of social skills and normal relationships. Victims of bullying often feel afraid to revisit the location of bullying, which is especially problematic when bullying occurs at school. In extreme cases, victims of bullying may attempt suicide.

Therapy for Bullying Victims of bullying may find a supportive and safe environment to address their feelings in counselling or therapy. Being a victim of bullying can result in difficult emotions such as anger, shame, anxiety, and isolation. Therapy can help victims of bullying notice, share, and process painful feelings, which if left unattended can negatively affect one’s personal well-being. A trained therapist can help a person better understand how this role impacts their lives, as well as teach coping skills for moving forward, such as assertive communication and boundary-setting. People who bully others may also benefit from therapy, though they may be reluctant to acknowledge their bullying behaviour openly. In therapy, bullies may begin to understand the impact their hurtful behaviour has on others, explore reasons for why they bully, learn new skills for communicating positively with others, and address personal experiences that may have contributed to their bullying behaviour. Often bullies have unresolved personal wounds that contribute to their bullying behaviour, and addressing these emotional wounds or identity and social issues can be an integral step towards stopping bullying behaviour. Finally, bullies often surround themselves with others, not through popularity but through fear. Bullies are weak, disordered, dysfunctional and emotionally immature, as shown by their need to bully. Bullies compensate for their weakness with aggression and lack of social skills.

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.

Exhibition: New Drawings by Arshak Sarkissian... Tera-Genesis Arshak Sarkissian’s art is all about contemporary man, the complexities and controversies that surround him as well as his metaphysical peculiarities as refracted through the artist’s imagination. Convinced that the world is a pluralistic place that is not just limited to physical reality and in which many worlds – directly inspired by the arts and literature – are just as factual, his world is informed by the Magic Realism of South America as well as Asiatic Shamanistic traditions. Sarkissian illustrates the supernatural aspects of every day life in his art. For him as an artist, the comprehension of multidimensional realities is fundamental in recognizing man’s own reality, and he is fascinated in exploring the extremes of human behaviour and nature. His work penetrates into the human psyche which he calls ‘its personality’. Sarkissian is an artist as well as an anthropologist of various states of mind who leaves room to multiple physiognomic perplexing interpretations. He is constantly exploring the human personality with its multi-dimensional, multi-layered facets. His drawings are peopled with self-conscious entities that seem to be in psychological experiments with themselves in a process of self-discovery and evolution. It is through such experiments that the personality gives way to the genesis of either a monstrous abnormality or a hybrid of fauna or flora, until human and inhuman ultimately become indistinguishable before the next stage of metamorphosis. Arshak Sarkissian’s drawings express his never-ending yearning for change and the novel. They are figurative as well as contemporary, and are greatly influenced by Renaissance art – the meticulous approach to drawing and the synthesis of both realistic and mystical elements being germane to his art. His characters have an eccentric temperament and an exotic disposition – as this is a vital component in the making of ‘personality’ – and his animal hybrids always divulge extra dimensions and expressions along the way. They emerge from an ancient world that was populated by half human, half animal prototypes, whose mythologies revealed complex worlds, but his drawings place these creatures in a post-modern, contemporary world where they still grapple with their daemons.

Arshak Sarkissian was born in Gyumri, Armenia in 1981. After completing his education at the National Aesthetic Center of Art in Armenia, he participated in a residency under Stass Paraskos at Lemba Art School in Cyprus supported by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Sarkissian has had solo shows at the Albemarle Gallery in London, Gavriel Gallery in Bremen, Mildberry Gallery in Moscow, in Paris and New York, and participated in group exhibitions in the Center for Contemporary Experimental Art and the Gyumri International Biennale in Armenia, the Charlie Smith Gallery in London, the Harvest Gallery in California and the Marie Pavgas Art Gallery in North Carolina. He has been commissioned to create work for the passenger terminals at Zvartnots International Airport in Armenia. He has participated in numerous art projects, amongst others, as part of his residency in the OMI International Arts Centre in New York, in the “Stand Up For Your Rights” Design and Illustration Programme in Buntingford, UK, and the Andorran National Commission for the UNESCO International Art Camp in 2014. Sarkissian works and lives in Yerevan, Armenia. His works can be found in several important private collections. Exhibition Opening: Wednesday 1 July 2015 / 8:00pm And thereafter by appointment only until 29 July at Pharos Centre for Contemporary Art. 24 Dem. Severis Ave, Nicosia Email: info@ pharosartsfoundation.org Tel: 22663871

MAGGIE’S BEAUTY SPOT: July is here and with the warmer weather now here with hot days, chilled drinks and lighter, brighter outfit combinations. This month we’re showing you how to wear white this summer - from Lights to Deeps we have your white colour combinations covered. Embrace white this season - a classic hue that evokes a luxurious, classic and understated style. Shades of white work beautifully to lift any look and instantly make you feel ready for warmer weather and longer, sun-filled days. How you wear whites will depend into which dominant colour category you fall. LIGHT AND DEEP If you fall into the LIGHT colour category, then you can wear white on its own this summer as it perfectly complements your light, delicate look. A soft white or ivory will work best for you - accessorise with stone or taupe. For those of you who fall into the DEEP colour category, you need to add darker shades to your white outfit to ensure it harmonises with your dark hair, eyes and lashes/brows. Try pairing it with black for a classic monochrome look or opt for forest green, royal purple or true blue to inject some contrast. WARM OR COOL If you have red-toned hair (any shade from strawberry blonde to auburn), green or blue eyes and warm-toned brows, then you fall into the WARM dominant colour category. Your colours

Ways To Wear White This Summer! need a yellow or warm tone to them, so avoid whites that are too stark or ‘cool’. Instead, opt for a soft white or cream. Pair with a light navy denim jacket and gold jewellery to achieve a stunning summer look. COOL dominants will have ash toned hair (be it blonde, white or grey) and fabulous blue, green or clear brown eyes. Soft white and rose beige will look great on you and you can combine these with many other shades from your palette. Try soft white with icy green or sky blue for a refreshing combination or go bold, pairing rose beige with cassis or hot pink, to make a statement! CLEAR OR SOFT Those who fall into the CLEAR dominant colour category will need to add some bright pops to their white outfits to reflect the contrast in their natural colouring. Have fun with colourful accessories like necklaces, earrings, belts and bags to give your white outfit the wow factor! Alternatively, opt for a pattern to break up the white. Stripes are a key look this summer and perfect for injecting some colour! Those who fall into the SOFT colour category look best in colours of medium-depth, so you will need to add some complementary tones to your white pieces to balance them. Sage, grey-green, and spruce are all classic colours, which look great worn with white for a casual, cool summer look. Tip - If white drains you, wear it away from your face and add jewellery. If you would like a colour consultation, please contact Maggie Wright, Colour Me Beautiful, 99 318477 10% off for Grapevine readers. www. cmbcyprus.com

Worry will not Change Tomorrow by Elder Alan Longstaff

For years, our grandchildren from one of our daughters wanted a dog. Their father said they were too young and the responsibility of looking after a dog was beyond their years. I think what he actually meant was, they were too young, not ready for the experience of watching something they loved so much suffer through the possibility of illness, or worse death, having to have the dog put to sleep. I think he had experienced the loss of a pet when he was a child. Well they eventually got their wish, a lively little longhaired terrier, which they named Layla. She brought so much fun and laughter into their family, it was sheer delight to experience. There were the injections when Layla was a puppy, when they all went to the vets with her to show how much they cared. They all gave her treats to help her get better, or so they thought, it was good to see how much they cared. Layla was the centre of attention, like any child who is getting that much attention, Layla was prone to showing off. She would rush around the living room, jumping from the floor to each chair in turn, turning around in circles chasing her tail, falling over when she was giddy. I think this was a ploy so she could get her tummy rubbed, and then looking with sheepish eyes at anyone who was watching, to take a turn. Everyone had to be involved with Layla. There were some tough times ahead, visits to the vets, which were costly. Dad would show his disapproval, the children were just worried about Layla, knowing all the time that Dad would pay the vet’s bill so that Layla could come home. Then the process would start all over again, treats for Layla, Layla gets lots of sympathy and attention, things return to normal. This is a small window into family life, everything is fine and dandy until something goes wrong, then it seems as though you are in the worst place that could ever be. It could be a financial matter, loss of income, whether salary or investments, how are we going to cope? It could be an accident, a loved one in pain, perhaps in hospital, wondering if they will be all right and finding the time to visit them in your busy schedule. Caring for them when they come home, trying not to neglect your other responsibilities and family members. Someone once said life is a lottery; you just have to take your chances when they arise. We all have choices. Well Layla became seriously ill the vet said the total so far for treatment was £2000, to take things further they were possibly looking at another £2000 to £4000. There was no guarantee she would get much better if at all. They made the decision to put Layla to sleep. I have never witnessed so much grief, in addition to the feeling of guilt that all the family were feeling. Death is an unpleasant certainty; it is the only thing we can be sure will affect all of us at some point. Things happen throughout our lives, which have an impact on us, these things change us, and we call it growing into maturity. Some handle it better than others do, some have a better outcome than others do. It is the same with death, some have a better outcome, and we have a choice. In John’s gospel Ch.6 v 44 it says, “No one can come to me unless the Father (God) who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.” Then in verses, 48 and 51 Jesus said, “I am the bread of life” Also “I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever, and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world” I chose JESUS and certain life, you have a choice, I hope you make the right one and take the worry out of dying. Worry will not change tomorrow; it only takes the strength out of today. God bless you all.

A Letter from Limassol by: Michalis D. Papas

Picasso, the greatest of them all!

One of, if not the greatest of all, the artists that I admire is Pablo Picasso. Unbelievably, the name appears in one of the courts near our home in Limassol. Picasso, the most famous and the most important artist, you may find in all the art books of the world. However, why is he the greatest? It is as likely for an artist to produce numerous pieces as it is for him to have a small number of artistic works. Picasso painted a vast number of artistic works and he was a sculptor, too. Personally, I think it is useless to criticise any work of art or artist. However, it is worth mentioning that he did not know where to put the great the number of works he produced. Many believe he produced in excess of 60,000 different pieces in his lifetime. This is an enormous number of artistic endeavours and one of the largest ever produced by an individual artist. They are all worth the viewing because they have originality and charm, we consider Pablo to be the greatest of all artists of the world. He wore a wedding ring on the fourth finger of his right hand and he never took it off. His personal effects are not as important as his works, and if you look him up on the internet you can find many of his works, but never all of them because there is no full record of the works he produced. I do not want to be as bigheaded as to say either that I am imitating him, or I am like him, but he used to be my idol, and this is now in the past because I prefer A. Matisse. The reason being that he sold more than Picasso did, and so they both died as stinking rich as Onassis, perhaps. To value the works of Picasso would be a mythical sum of money, but their artistic value is greater, because of their variety and the number of works. Above all, they are beautiful, full of colour and the complement of form and colour together is a great asset to the work of the greatest artist that I have ever known, not in person but in two or three of his works, and in study terms, I have had a look into almost all of them. Here, I wish to thank my wife for indulging my wont to own so many books about Picasso, and, without doubt, he was a lover of women. In ending, I want to mention that his work is so great that he is worth imitating, but I am not an imitator, and as the wife of the priest says to herself, ‘I follow the footsteps of a teacher’, or teachers rather. What makes us admire the work of this man, in general, is his versatility. Certainly, for a man who developed so many styles, the prices of his works are quite normal, but what we have seen today in the newspaper is that one of his works reached the price of $179 million (€158 million), which is a record price. Another thing we must mention is this; Picasso, after the miracle of his work GUERNICA (Guerra in Spanish means war, and Guevara the hero of the Cuban revolution), sold his paintings for millions and when he died during 1973, left behind an enormous dowry for his relatives and followers, his works in one hand and his fortune on the other. Michalis, 28

10 Years of Saturday Market at Paphiakos by Oana Simion-Bodnaras

Creating an enjoyable Saturday morning atmosphere since 2005, when the first Paphiakos car boot sale began. This weekly market became a reference point in the outdoor/indoor activity landscape of Paphos. Recently, the Paphiakos car boot sale became the PAPHIAKOS SATURDAY MARKET and, such as its predecessor, it is held all year-round, regardless of the weather. As you drive from Coral Bay towards the Paphos Airport, on the left hand side you will find the Ambassador Restaurant, the venue of the Saturday Market. An open-air sales area when the weather allows it and an indoor market – inside the Ambassador Restaurant – when the weather gets cold or rainy. The market hosts a wide array of stalls, covering all sorts of products, from jewellery and clothes, to shoes, DVDs, fresh fruit & veg, to books, tools, plants, eggs and so much more. A stall costs only €5, and the holders will get one table and one chair. Should the stallholders need another chair, they are more than welcome to bring one. In addition, a raffle is held on the day for the stallholders and the winner gets a free stall the following Saturday. You can reserve a stall every day until Friday 12pm by calling Dot at 97718675. Those who are looking for a place where they can have a good browse and some nice coffee on a Saturday morning are more than welcome to come to the Saturday Market. The stalls with a large variety of goods are waiting for their customers, with something for everyone. Whether you are interested in music, clothes, vegetables, fruit, bric-a-brac, books or plants or electrical gear, come to the Saturday Market and you will find something according to your needs or taste. Then, you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee accompanied by a sandwich or a slice of cake in the Paphiakos Tea Rooms, which are open on Saturdays until 3pm. Events for your diary: Saturday 25th July, A WINE TASTING TRIP TO THE KOLIOS WINERY. €25/pp (no refunds), including coach trip, winery tour, lunch and unlimited wine! Coach will leave from the Paphiakos Tea Rooms at 12pm. Raffle with exciting prizes! Tickets are available from the Paphiakos Tea Rooms (26946461/ext. 114) and from Wendy (99398361). 13th August 2015 – SUMMER SALES SHOPPING TRIP TO NICOSIA. €19/pp (no refunds). Special day out for shopping fans and not only! The coach (air condition available) will take you to Marks & Spencer Strovolos, IKEA & Mall of Cyprus. For those interested, drop-off can be arranged near Ledra Street. Departure at 7:45am from the Paphiakos T-Rooms. Coffee break on the way to Nicosia, at Choirokoitia. A raffle with great prizes will be organized on the coach! Get your tickets today! Two great days out for your family and friends, why miss them?

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. MARK The CARPENTER City & Guilds, also advanced craft, 32 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 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 PJ 96 234965 or check us out at www.thepaphosgardeners.com THE COMPLETE PROPERTY SOLUTION Madock Ltd, UK Insurance approved. All work undertaken by fully qualified tradesmen. Electrical (17th edition), plumbing including central heating, building work, carpentry, plastering, painting & decorating, tiling & roofing, mains sewerage connection, kitchens, bathrooms & bedrooms. No job too small. Call Tony on 99 009665 for a free, no obligation quote. EXPERIENCED UPHOLSTERER Soft furnishings, curtains, alterations, garden furniture, loose covers, canopies, large selection of quality fabrics & canvas available. For free quotation ring Busy Bees on 99 229778 or 99 250789. 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. ALPHA CARPENTRY & JOINERY Fully qualified carpenters, custom made joinery i.e. storage solutions. Radiator cabinets with wide range of grills. All types of fencing & gates, pergolas, carports, wooden or composite decking. Plasterboard partitions & suspended ceilings. References available & all workmanship fully guaranteed. For all your woodworking needs with free quotes please call Mark 96 395309 or Rab 96 845598. email: alphacarpentrycyprus@yahoo.com

ATOM EXTERMINATORS LTD Pest Control, Termites, Woodworm, Rodents, Fleas etc. Members of British Pest Control Association, Royal Society of Health U.K. Licensed by Ministry of Agriculture (License n.9) Tel: 26 220336, 99637193. 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. AT YOUR SERVICE’ - COMPLETE MAINTENANCE For all you property requirements, Specialist Painters and Decorators, Roof repairs, Drainage/Damp solutions, Balcony repairs, Patios, Double Glazing & Shutters, Fencing, Pergolas. Free quotation. Excellent prices, over 15 years experience. Please call 99112055 Email: atyourservice@cytanet.com.cy Web: www.cmscyprus.net WANTED LEAVING CYPRUS?? Cars bought for Cash 99 315649. HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPA TONIC HEALTH CLUB FITNESS CLASSES

€7 per class or FREE with a Spa Tonic membership. Zumba step, Legs, bums & tums, Aqua aerobics, Yoga, Relaxation & meditation, Absolute abs, TRX & resistance band training, Zumba, Pilates, Combat, Dancercise, Gym circuits, Tennis coaching, Step aerobics, Circuit training. Spa Tonic. Crown Resorts Horizon, Coral Bay. Tel: 26623924. Yoga Classes Daily drop in yoga classes suitable for beginners upwards @ The Healing Sanctuary, Coral Bay. Contact Eric Smart, Qualified Yoga Teacher and Masseur. Web: Aberdeen2Africa.com Email: eck_smart@hotmail.com Mobile 96 759732

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Practise Makes Perfect by Bill Crawford

So, does practise make perfect? Nine out of ten people would quickly answer “Yes”. There is always one person who says “Hold on, surely it depends on what you were taught”. As usual the thinker is right. Dinghy sailing is a great sport and at Agios Georgios PISC sailors have great fun racing round the buoys. The success of many of our sailors is down to Phil, our Chief Sailing Instructor. Phil is RYA trained and a couple of years ago trained up six of our more competent sailors to be “Sailing Instructors” (SIs). With an annual programme covering courses in Basic Sailing to Advanced Sailing, First Aid courses and Safety Boat Coxswain courses, there’s never a dull moment at PISC. This week six of our sailors signed up for PISC Basic Sailing Course. Spread over two weekends the students were engaged in short theory lessons then out onto the sea to put them into practise. Initially two students and an SI in each dinghy, then as the course progressed less input from the SI. On the last day with no SI, each pair of students sailed a triangular course and finished with the mandatory “voluntary capsize and recovery”. The close proximity of one of our two Safety Ribs crewed by qualified cox gave the students a little more confidence - but they still got wet through! Two students Cathy Lewis and Chris Ergatides came back ashore beaming with pleasure after completing a successful exercise. “I have learned so much on this course,” exclaimed Cathy, “I now feel much more confident on the water and look forward to building on the skills learned on the course”. Our Commodore, Paul will shortly be awarding the latest six proud students their Certificate of Achievement. Tony, our Rear Commodore Sailing, together with Phil and Paul are determined to raise the sailing standard of all members and are already planning an exciting programme of courses for next year. In sailing you never stop learning - this is what makes it such a great sport. What makes PISC such a great Club is that its members have great fun on the water but always have the greatest respect for the sea and all her moods. “Way to Go” says Tony. Sailing days at Agios Georgios are Thursdays and Saturdays, 1030 -1500. Do come along for a friendly welcome and chat.

Happy Sailors Practising

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“Capsize and Recovery”

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. Not all members actually own a classic vehicle, and some that do are in the process of restoring them and use their ‘modern’ vehicles in the meantime. As promised, here are the results of the voting at the Paphos Harbour Event in May. The vehicle voted ‘The Car the Public would most like to Drive Home in’ was the VW Bus owned by Giorgos Pogiatis , in second place was the Jaguar XK 150S owned by Colin Upton. After our extremely busy May, June was a slightly quieter month with only the regular monthly meeting on 20th and a run and lunch out on Sunday 28th. July will see a Fish and Chip Supper on Mandria Beach, the regular meeting on Saturday 18th and on Sunday 26th our Annual Poker Run. Contact us on e-mail address: paphclassics@gmail.com Phone: 99791872 or view our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ Paphclassics Website: www.paphoscvc.com for regular updates and details of events.