Juneissueweb by Grapevine Magazine

GrapevineCyprus.com June 2014

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Upfront

Welcome to Choulou -Welcome to Summer Photographed by Chris Parsons

Contents News & Views

2- 9

Food & Drink

10 - 13

Homelife

14 - 18

In Colour

19 - 22

Market Place

23 - 24

Out & About Wellbeing

I was thinking the other day about how and why the Grapevine Magazine started up. One of the reasons was because I never found out about events and things that were happening until they were over! However, I also wanted to try to bring harmony and cooperation between the foreign expats, the repatriated Cypriots and the local Cypriots through the medium of English language. Times have changed considerably over the past years especially since joining the E.U. but I still think Grapevine is a valid link between the communities. English is more widely spoken now and more Cypriots know and read the Grapevine. I am not saying though that we shouldn’t all learn to speak a little Greek at least, since we are the foreigners here. Enough reminiscing, this month we again have a mixed and varied bag of articles and information for you, from thought provoking contributions from Andreas Chrysafis and Michalis Papas in our News and Views section to Cypriot cake recipes from Cherry Dobbins. Remember that this month’s issue and past months are available to read on-line at www.grapevinecyprus.com and that copies of the magazine are available at the Grapevine Office.

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Hung Up by Barbara Strain

Unwanted phone calls are the bane of modern life. Discuss. Once upon a time it was necessary to make telephone calls via an operator. Phones were few and the chances of a wrong number slight. Quite apart from the go-between of the operator, there was simplicity in asking for the subscriber at Whitehall 1212. No extra-long international and local codes to remember so less chance of miscalling by mixing up numbers. You don’t have to be dyslexic to misread or swap over the numbers in a long code. Is that a 1 or a 7? Was it 38 or 83? I guess we have all done it at some time or another. When a stranger answers, it’s quite simple to say ‘sorry, wrong number’. It doesn’t really matter which language you use or whether the recipient understands the language, the tone carries it all. Sorry to have disturbed you in Okinawa at 3:00 am when I wanted Fred the builder round the corner. Yet so many people seem to think it must be a mistake on your behalf that they haven’t reached the intended callee. Just this morning I had a call for ‘Camilla’. Told her no, she had the wrong number. Yet she still asked for Camilla. Of course, it could’ve been Her Maj calling her daughter-in-law, so it would be the footman who’d misdialled. Nevertheless a ‘One is sorry’ would be nice.

The funniest is often when my husband’s mobile rings and someone asks for Maria. Now, he obviously isn’t Maria. Presumably, it being a mobile, the caller doesn’t think it’s a shared line. So surely they should wonder why some strange man (who doesn’t speak Greek) should answer Maria’s phone. The thought ‘could I have mis-dialled’ seems not to enter the head, but repeating, ‘Maria?’ will do the trick? Another oddity in calls received is when you answer, then the caller asks ‘yes?’ Umm, you called me, so how come you want to know what I want? Of course, these calls are accidental. Despite the criticisms above, most people do actually apologise for calling you in error. The bigger irritants are the cold callers. The world over people complain about being offered double glazing, ‘no win no fee’ legal representation or financial advice. These people never apologise for disturbing you, never admit that you may not want their services. They are trained not to give you the opportunity to be polite in declining the call, no ‘hope this is a good time to call’ and they often take a long time to be specific about what they are offering. I’ve recently heard of several solutions to stop these people from continuing to call. One is to blow a whistle down the phone. A trifle extreme maybe, but apparently it worked. Another is to waste their time by asking questions and generally sounding as if interested only to finish by telling them where to put their insulation. True, that wastes their time, but it also wastes yours since you have actually to respond to them. I’ve found that just leaving the phone open is quite effective. One time I was sitting happily on the terrace, doing a crossword, when a cold call came hot-foot to my phone. After initially establishing that they were not just a wrong number, I simply put the phone down on the table. The woman at the other end continued her sales spiel for a while, and then started to ask if I was there. No answer from me, so she must have summoned a colleague. I could hear her say that she could hear me turning over the pages of the newspaper. Thus, she knew I was there, but not responding to her. After five minutes she gave up, but I so wish I’d thought - just in time - to say ‘sorry, wrong number’.

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I will confess that even though I’ve been in insurance for over 30 years, I still find that some travel policies need two or three readings before I’m sure what is covered and what is not - multiple policy limits, different excesses, a long list of exclusions – often written in impenetrable language or “insurancese” as it’s known.

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It is true that these policies cover a very wide range of different types of loss, including “own damage” (e.g. loss of luggage), medical expenses, life assurance, and cancellation, in a variety of countries, for various combinations of time and travelling parties – all with optional covers. As such I suppose it is not surprising that the wording of these policies can be long winded and detailed. Here at TopQuotes, we place travel insurance with Europesure and we chose this company because we regard their policies as written in the simplest possible language and offering by far the best value for money in this area. There is a direct link on our website www.topquotes.com.cy to their website where you can find a really good guide as to how travel policies work with an information icon beside each question on the proposal form to help.

Personal Accident Cover: 1) Accidental Death €22,500

3) Loss of two limbs or both eyes or one limb and one eye €22,500 The policies also offer options to include winter sports cover, golf and business covers. The standard excess is €150 per claim and this can be reduced to €75 for a slightly increased premium. You can take out policies for Europe only, worldwide (ex USA & Canada) or worldwide and for a combination of travel periods and travellers. So whatever sort of travel cover you need contact TopQuotes and let us guide you through to a relaxed and worry free trip. Our offices are situated on the Polis Road in between Papantonios and Carrefour supermarkets, above Softop Furniture shop. There is plenty of parking with a large car park next door. TopQuotes is on the top floor and we look forward to seeing you in our offices where you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome. If you can’t pop in give us a ring on ++357 2627 2824 or ++357 9977 4411 or email us on info@topquotes.com.cy

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Local news

Happy Birthday Peter Morton Removals They come and they go but PMR remains the longest running removal company in Paphos, now entering their 9th year of trading. Let’s see why they have succeeded where others have failed. They are still the only BAR approved company in Paphos, with state of the art storage facilities, (which have to be seen to be believed), offering 250 cubic feet storage boxes which are taken to your home or office on purpose built removal trucks, loaded and taken back to the warehouse, fork lifted in to place until redelivery is needed. They have in excess of 250 storage boxes, still only 10 euros plus VAT per week. PMR employ 18 full time staff who are all salary paid and not casual. They have a fleet of 13 vehicles; 11 of which can be seen daily across the Island with the PMR logo. Over 90% of their business come from recommendations. Even though they agree they are not the cheapest, when you get your quote there are no hidden extras. You are dealing with a quality company fully insured with an impeccable reputation. You can ask to read their many testimonials. Peter likes to quote a saying passed on from his Dad, “You cannot get a Rolls Royce job if you pay Ford money.” So if it’s a local move, storage, shipping or even a single item, contact the number one team, their office is open 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday and the ladies all have the expertise to answer any questions you may have. They also have a weekly groupage service to and from the UK and are happy to transport even one item, no job is too small. Many of the big companies in the UK are using their services now to and from the UK with their trade work as they have more containers moving within the two countries than anyone else. PMR are teamed up with Mark Chudley International and have been offering the best service to and from the UK for the past five years. They even take care of all the document and customs legalities. There are many good reasons why PMR continue to be the number one removal, shipping and storage company in Cyprus but don’t take my word, call them today for a no obligation quote. Email: petermortonremovals@cytanet.com.cy Telephone: 26923588 / 99280792 / 99281086 See our advert on page 22 of this issue.

VANISHING CYPRUS: Revolution of the Mind by Andreas C Chrysafis

The city-state of Sparta developed the most powerful war-killing machine ever known in ancient Greece. Young boys from the age of seven were taken from their mothers by the state and sent to military “boot camps” until they reached twenty years of age. Inured to hardship, they went barefoot; dressed in a tunic - both summer and winter - and were given meager portions of food for survival. The recruits underwent a rigorous military training focused in excellence; ingenuity; education; moral and social principles but above all else, national pride. Influenced by Spartan ethics, Devşirme was another practice by which the Ottoman Empire took slave boys from Christian families between 7 and 10 years old and converted them to Islam with the primary objective of training the slave-children for military and civil service. In time, the Devşirme system produced a fearsome Islamic army made up of devoted slaves set on hatred for all Christians. In absolute love of the Ottoman Empire the Devşirme slaves proved less likely to be influenced by corruption and to become the most devoted and trusted segment of the Sultanate.

Children are naturally influenced by their surroundings but in today’s society due to the ever-present toxic influence of modern trends and bad schooling they often fail. Both, society and government have failed this amazing brainpower. Yet, the fate of the country depends entirely on providing a system that prepares the young to liberate their minds and think for themselves. Without cultivating those assets entire generations are likely to be wasted forever. In Cyprus, there is a strange paradox at play: the country prides itself for having a highly educated population full of university degrees and a plethora of professionals in: medicine; academia; engineering; banking; finance; solicitors; accountants and yet, the nation grew into a culture that puts great emphasis on excessive wealth creation rather than the well-being of the nation. Education in this case did not produce the desired results. The deeper one looks into this paradox the greater the puzzle becomes as to why such a highly educated and civilized population has bitterly failed society and the nation. It just does not make logical sense. Theoretically, Cyprus has the potential of becoming the Switzerland of the Med but it was never meant to be. Today, only a Revolution of the Mind will do that! Where did it go so badly wrong?

There are no easy answers but the most obvious reason for that can be pointed directly to a flourishing political culture that has controlled the country and the minds of the people from the very start of the Republic. The Turkish invasion in 1974 simply exacerbated the problem through an ungodly nepotistic practice that soon took over the whole social structure. A self-serving system was then established, which suited everyone well and The Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend - HJ) of the Nazi Party was a comparable none dared kill the goose that laid the golden egg. The manifestation of such paramilitary organisation recruiting male youths between 10 and 18 years of a calculating social behaviour has transformed Cypriot society to behave age. The HJ recruits were indoctrinated and viewed as a future “Aryan Race like dogmatic drones instead of resisting the clutches of corruption and of Supermen”. The Hitler Youth movement (boys & girls) was established politicocracy (Kommatokratia). as a zealous military regiment, trained in firearms with blind discipline Actually a plutocratic elite has always controlled the reins of political power and were programmed in anti-Semitism. They were nurtured to form an in Cyprus. To the present day, nothing moves unless all the political parties obedient Nazi army of young solders indoctrinated to protect the Third get involved with institutional power-sharing and the decision-making Reich with their lives. process. No government has ever encouraged institutions to adopt a merit Closer to home and not so long ago, the EOKA Organisation in Cyprus system in fear of political backlash; meritocracy is non-existent! In fact little (1955-1959), using the power of nationalism and indoctrination, enlisted kingdoms operate in most institutions ruled by political party loyalists. As for young boys and girls from Christian youth movements for the struggle of transparency and accountability it’s a rare commodity indeed! liberating Cyprus. Fortified with patriotism the small but devoted faction Still, among the ashes of despair there is a glimmer of hope; a hope that can took up arms against British colonial rule. In fact the leader of EOKA only be accomplished by the new generation and certainly not by the present went even one step further; he rationalized the use of placing young boys system! Armed with proper training and knowledge, the youth of tomorrow on the front line to battle it out against seasoned soldiers by justifying his provides the only hope available to liberate this little island. The fate of the ‘reasoning’ that: “freedom needs blood to sprout”. country certainly depends on the education of its youth. History has a way of repeating itself and there will always be those Svengalis In fact, it will be a miracle and a dream come true when society finally starts to manipulate fragile minds for exploitation; they could be individuals, to demand that politicians and those interested in entering politics undergo special groups, political parties or even the state itself! Similar to a pottery a lengthy training period and like all other professions, learn how to govern maker who manipulates the clay into a shape of his choosing so there will the affairs of the country. Elections will then be held based on merit and always be those who are gifted to influence the masses. not political party favouritism and shenanigans. There are official military Today, the use of mind manipulation and misinformation has become academies, medical schools and other professional institutions, why not one of the most powerful tools in the hands of government spin-doctors, political academies to train the new leaders of tomorrow? propagandists and the mass media; it has become an art of deceit! If nowadays, people are in search of the truth they have to sift through a maze A Revolution of the Mind is well overdue in Cyprus. of spin to find it; it’s always there but one has to know where to look for it. It is important to equip ordinary people to have a voice in shaping their It is a known fact that knowledge and truth not only liberate the mind but they also prepare citizens to scrutinize misinformation and make wellinformed decisions to avoid pitfalls. It is for this very reason that meaningful teaching of the youth is of paramount importance. In fact, individuals are both shaped by experience and education from a young age and Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, recognized those human values centuries ago: “All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth”. Without a doubt, upright citizenship armed with social consciousness and a good leadership is the essential substance that develops strong nations. The responsibility of that development lies within the boundaries of visionary statesmanship and an excellent education system that empowers the youth with knowledge. 6

communities, their environment, and decisions that affect their everyday lives. Decentralization and the introduction of direct democracy is a way forward where people will no longer be dictated to by central government and be so easily influenced by those political Svengalis lurking in the echelons of power. In fact, no person is powerless. Every citizen has the power within himself or herself to take the first action and to imagine that Cyprus can be a better place and help to make it happen. That will be an excellent start! Andreas C Chrysafis Author – Writer - Painter www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisAuthor www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisArtGallery

Democracy for the Arabs by Michalis D Papas

A question has arisen. Is the democratic regime what the Arabic people want? Who are we then to impose upon the Arabs a regime which is likeable to us? Are we fair to the Arabic people when we want to make them what we want? Then comes the idea of loving a person so much as to make him, or her, an idol. The Latin Americans and the world in general has made Ernest Che Guevara an idol. But are the Cypriots or the Arabs progressed enough to accept this symbol of freedom, and perhaps socialism, or democracy rather as the man who liberated the Cubans from prostitution, alcoholism and so many evils included into our democratic system? Long ago, I was talking to somebody working in NASA saying that they should not bomb the petrol wells in Iraq. He refused to listen to me and perhaps he thought that I was crazy when I said that these explosions would make the axis of the Earth change its postion. And this is what indeed happened. The axis of the globe changed its position and now perhaps the phenomenon of the greenhouse effect is not applicable anymore. We shall have either more heat or even more rainfall. What can we do to avoid the Northern part of Europa Nostra from flooding? Naturally we can create canals with concrete so the excess water from the flooding will go into these ‘rivers’ and thus save Europe from flooding. This, perhaps, is one solution to the problem and so please consider it as sound and thus save North Europe from the coming flood, because the icebergs are of less density than the water produced by their melting.

for so many years? But did they have the right to impose Socialism upon Hungary? Be nice and good and listen to me. Tell your MP that western type democracy may be a fallacy for another Nation, and so live and let live! The Chinese, after they were liberated by Mao’s army, needed an idol. That was President Mao! But the more literate Taiwan was not better off to have another regime? Please take notice of other people’s views and make the best of your knowledge as to teach them first the ways of democracy, and then impose it upon them. In the present day we have money troubles. Are we ready to abolish money? Certainly not! A boy will go into a kiosk and buy 10 bars of chocolate and his fellow student will buy none. This is not right. In the Greek language exploitation is εkµετάλλευσης. Εk=from, µετάλλευσης=metal. So this measure, metal being so expensive, will always be a measure and so we shall have exploitation forever. Metallic coins will take over paper money. But one day perhaps we may go completely electronic and so Democracy will progress – voting perhaps from our homes.

The theory of relativity applies everywhere and we have a generalization which is wrong, including this one. Are the Arabs ready to accept western type Democracy? Or do they need a person to adore, a so-called Dictator? Were the Russians ready to accept western democracy after being illiterate

Diary 0f events June

07 (Sat) Table Top Sale at St Barnabas Church, Limassol, 10am - 1pm. Located directly opposite the central police station and old general hospital. Pitches to be booked in advance cost €10 each excluding tables. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Plenty of bargains for everyone! Contact Nora 99356451/nora.ananiades@cytanet.com.cy

07 (Sat) SSAFA Charity Band Concert at St John’s School, Episkopi. Commencing at 7.30pm. Central Band of the RAF. Tickets – Adults €10, 13s to 16s €5, Under 12s free on sale at Episkopi and Akrotiri HIVES, CESSAC Episkopi, RBL Limassol or at the door on the night. 08 (Sun) Summer Charity Fair at Elea Golf Club, 10am – 5pm. Elea/In Any Event/Revival come together for Golf Challenges, Fashion Show, Arts and Crafts. Contact Anita 99 387311. 08 (Sun) RBL & SSAFA Summer Dance at the Sunshine Restaurant, Curium Beach. 7pm for 7.45pm. Central band of the RAF and the Episkopi Military Wives Choir. Tickets €20 (inc Buffet). Phone 99 430167 or 99 556916. 14(Sat) Ian G with Strings Attached at Tala Amphitheatre. Modern music with a classical flavour. Tickets on sale at Hearns 26622441/Bonamare 99800298/Furniture Cave 99990892. 18 (Wed) Anarita Ladies Circle at Bonamare Beach Café, 4pm - 6.30pm. For only €10 - Fashion Show, Food, Fun and Entertainment. Contact Anne on 97 653464. 18 (Wed) The Barry Rowe Band at Tala Amphitheatre, 8pm. 16 piece big band performs Miller to Motown. Tickets €10 from Maxine 26 272701 - CPSG Helpline Paphiakos Book Exchange, Hearns, Coral Bay or Online: www.groovejetmedia.com/tickets 20 (Fri) Band of the Irish Guards at Pissouri. Starts 7pm. Bring cushions and coolboxes. Tickets: Adults €10, Under 16s €5, Infants Free. Reservations from abftickets@gmail.com or ring 99 934668. 21 (Sat) Royal Ascot Race Day at Elea Golf Club, from 3pm. Pimms on arrival. Three course buffet meal. Live entertainment, racing on the big screen from 4-30pm, charity tote for Cancer Patients Support Group. Tickets €55, call 99 387 311 or email: mail@in-any-event.biz 28 (Sat) The Zingers in Kouklia Square, 8pm. Come and eat at Gabriels, Aspris or Marias and listen to the fabulous voices of The Zingers. Raffle. Call Maxine 26 272701. 29 (Sun) Village Fair at the Community Centre, Neo Chorio 10am – 4pm. Handicrafts, jewellery, Nowzad merchandise, candles and more. Also collecting food, toys and blankets for local people in need. Contact Tanith on info@tanithhandicrafts.com or visit www.tanithhandicrafts.com

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

NITBATS MUSIC FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Designed to meet once a month for those who would like to attend local music events. Open to singles or those who may have a partner away. A small and friendly group with ‘music in mind’. Please see www.nitbats.com ‘Events’ page, ‘Monthly Live Events’ for details, or email Jan at nitbats@hotmail.com tel: 99760796/26642838 (answer phone).

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

NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

RegularS

Directory of Societies, Clubs, Groups and Regular Meetings Paphos

tel. 26-815347 (island wide)

Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 99-916331 or 99-399240

The Pajero Club of Paphos, www.pajeroclubofpaphos.com

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

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

Alzheimer Self Help Group, tel. 26-621530 Bereavement Support Group, tel. 99-312662, 99-224147, 99-175510 or 99-541278 Cancer Patients Support Group, Coffee Morning, tel. 26-654007

LATIN PARISH OF PAPHOS

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

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

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

PAPHOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

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

THERE IS A REFORMED CHURCH IN LIMASSOL

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

CHRIST EMBASSY CHURCH

Invites you to join them for praise and worship each Sunday at 10.00am at No 20, 25th of March St, Paphos. Holy Communion is celebrated on first Sunday of each month. Tel. 99-757138

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Valley Hash House Harriers, tel. 99-434794

Cyprus Samaritans, tel. 77-777267, Freephone 80007773

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

Diabetes Support Group, tel. 99-861279

Limassol Bridge Club, Mon & Fri 3.30pm, tel. 99-645338

Duplicate Bridge, twice weekly at 6.45pm. www.bridgewebs.com/ paphosbridgeclub Easy Strollers Walking Group, suehampson1971@aol.com

Man City Cyprus Limassol, tel. 99-130711 or 99-812393

Fitness for Life, tel. Yvonne 99-034576

RAFA Aphrodite Branch Meeting. Tel 99-298723

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

Royal Logistic Corps Association, tel. 25-717002

Jukebox Jiving, tel. 96-349276

The Limassol Ladies Club, tel. 99-951910

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

The Royal British Legion, tel. 25-315313

Table Tennis at UKCA, tel. Antonio 99-334706

Line Dancing, Jane tel. 99-762047

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

Line Dancing, Frank tel. 99-424965

Larnaca

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

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

Tel. 24-652331

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

Tel. 24-651327

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

New Friends Coffee Morning,

Int. Evangelical Church, Larnaca,

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Larnaca, St Barnabas’ Anglican Church Limassol

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

Opposite the Old Hospital. Sunday Communion at 10am www.paphoswritersgroup.com with Junior Church & monthly 11+ group on 2nd Sundays. 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.

Arsenal Cyprus Larnaca, tel. 99-015699 Chicago Bridge Club, tel. 97-671192 Dhekelia Sailing Club, www.dhekeliasailing.com Duplicate Bridge, tel. 97-671192

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

Int. Christian Fellowship (East), Limassol

Stroke Association, Latin Parish Hall, 1st Saturday each month, Welcome 10.00am Sundays to: Worship, Study the Bible, tel. Brenda 99-804161. Care for each other. Kanika Complex, Flat 201, Apollo Building. Tel. 99-917195.

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

Line Dancing, tel. 99-108391 Rubber Bridge, tel. 99-581827 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

Singles Sunday Lunch Club, tel. 99-754078

Paphos Area

Pissouri Anglican Group

Table Tennis, Thursday evenings, tel. 26-652763

Aladdins Cave Charity Shop, tel. 99-927452

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.

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

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

The Aircrew Association Cyprus, for Military Aircrew,

Paphiakos Car Boot Sale, every Saturday, tel. 99-151996

The Duckpond, tel. 99-875217 or 99-090253 Paphiakos, Shops, Paphos Area , Info tel. 26-910325 Stroumpi Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair. Second Sunday of every month. 10am-3pm. Tel. 97 839295. Craft Market, Thur 9-2, Coral Star, Coral Bay, tel. 99-387311 Pano Akourdaleia Farmers Market. First Sunday of every month 10am – 2pm. Tel 99 993412 or 96 425879

Limassol Area

Full Moon This Month June 12th

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

Larnaca Area Marios Nicola Foundation, Xylophagou, tel. 99-541248 Paphiakos, Shop No.3, Larnaca, tel. 24-623494

Cakes: Facts and Trivia by Cherry Dobbins

The longest cake in the world was cut, next to Paphos Town Hall, just after midnight on January 1st 2000. It was 114m long and 0.45m wide. It weighed 1900kg. It is in the Guinness Book of Records and was made by George Thrasivoulides of Paphos. (I found it a bit dry to actually eat). Kim Kardashian’s wedding cake cost $2 million. The most valuable cake in the world was priced at $20million and was covered in diamonds. The word ‘cake’ comes from the Old Norse word ‘kaka’. This does not have an origin in Modern Greek! Cake decorating is believed to have started in France in the 1840’s when new oven technology made cakes easier to bake. It is thought that the tradition of birthday cake candles may have begun in Greece when people took a cake adorned with candles to the temple of Artemis. In Germany in the 1700’s a child’s birthday was celebrated with a single candle to represent the light of life. In 1746 it is recorded that Count Ludwig Von Zindorf celebrated his birthday with a cake holding a candle for each year of his life. The ‘cakewalk’ was a dance that originated in the African American communities and was originally a competition in graceful walking with a cake as a prize. Johnny Carson said that fruitcake made the worst possible gift. “There is only one fruitcake in the entire world and people keep sending it to each other”. According to the Guinness Book of Records the tallest cake in the world was 108.27 feet tall. It weighed about 20 tons. Queen Victoria’s wedding cake weighed 300 pounds. The original cup-cakes were so called because they were cakes made from ingredients measured by the cupful. A citation in the Oxford English

Dictionary from 1887 reads, ‘Mis’Steele made some cup-cake today… She put a cup of butter and two whole cups of sugar init.’ Although the famous saying “Let them eat cake” is generally attributed to Marie Antoinette, it is thought to be a much older saying. Marie Therese said “Why don’t they eat pastry?” a century earlier. Romans added eggs and butter to bread mixes and then soaked the result in honey to sweeten it. The result is believed to be very cake-like. More than 29% of U.S. school districts have banned ‘Bake sales’ due to antiobesity regulations. Paul Hollywood from ‘The Great British Bake Off’ was the baker at the Paphos Annabelle Hotel for many years. The saying ‘You cannot have your cake and eat it’ is believed to come from John Heywood’s 1562 book of ‘Proverbs and Epigrams’, where it was quoted as ‘Eat your cake and have it’. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert married in 1840. There are still two pieces of their wedding cake left. A burial cake, in England, was kept close to the head of a dead person. When actually viewing the body, superstition was, you had to have a piece of the cake in your mouth. Hogmanay in Scotland was also called ‘cake day’ due to the custom of calling on people’s houses at New Year and eating cake.

Wagamama by Cherry Dobbins

As a general rule I do not ‘Do’ chain restaurants. Pizza Express on the seafront has been my only exception until now. I had unwittingly, or perhaps some would say, snobbishly, dismissed Wagamama in ‘The Mall’ as just another fast food joint. To discover that it was a restaurant with good table service and tasty food was a delightful surprise. When you first walk in, the inside looks rather like a canteen with bland furnishings, their hallmark bench seats and concrete grey walls. The terrace area is a vast improvement with potted plants, well spaced tables and gas heaters for the winter. The only advantage I can see to being inside is that you get to watch the kitchen at work. This is usually a favourite pastime of mine but at Wagamama I prefer to sit outside.

fan of raw fish and had a salad topped with grilled salmon that was dressed with coconut milk and coriander. It was garnished with a wedge of lime and toasted sesame seeds. The dessert menu is on the place mat and looked too good to miss out. I had a white chocolate and ginger cheesecake with a chilli toffee sauce – completely ‘yummy’. My mother had the chocolate fudge cake with a wasabi and toffee sauce. The hint of wasabi only just came through and was sufficient to go with the cake. On this occasion we shared a half bottle of white wine which was priced at €7.00. The total bill came to €37.50. My mother noted that ‘wagamama’ meant naughty or wilful child. She commented that this was probably why the restaurant suited me so well. Mothers!

The menu is Asian with a strong Japanese influence. I have eaten three lunches here and have enjoyed each one. The first time I was on my own and heading for a quick cup of coffee when the menu caught my eye. I was drawn in by the description of the sashimi tuna and avocado salad (“You are aware that the tuna is raw, madam?”). Plenty of ‘raw’ tuna and avocado with salad leaves, beansprouts and a soy and wasabi dressing. I washed it down with a mug of green tea and was hooked.

Having decided that I should write a review I felt it necessary to return and try a different dish. This time I tempted Ann-Marie to accompany me. We started with a bottle of white Ambelis wine priced at €13.60 and a plate of mixed maki rolls. I held my breath but no-one commented on them being raw! There were 10 pieces, two each of prawn, chicken, salmon and avocado with mango. They were served with dishes of soy sauce and pickled ginger and wasabi. There is a good selection of sushi dishes on the menu and if our selection was an example then they are all of good quality.

A few weeks later I took my mother for lunch. For me the same salad was irresistible, (“You are aware that the tuna is raw, madam?). My mother is no

We followed this with two teppanyaki noodle dishes. They are big helpings piled high in plain white bowls. I chose the ginger chicken dish

which had fried udon noodles with beansprouts, spring onions and mange-tout, garnished with pickled ginger and coriander. Ann-Marie had the pad Thai version with chicken, egg and prawns and a garnish of coriander, fried spring onion, peanuts, mint and lime. We were both amazed by the udon noodles which were chunkier than the usual noodles and after careful consideration we decided that we liked them. We had eaten more than enough for lunch and so we ignored the temptations of the dessert menu and finished the wine. The total cost of this repast was €42.00. Wagamama is on the first floor at the Kato Paphos end of The King’s Avenue Mall. I find it easiest to drive down to the lower basement and park in area E or F. The lift or escalator in that area will take you to the correct end and then you have to pass through the tables for KFC etcetera to reach Wagamama. Not an auspicious entrance to what is actually a very acceptable Asian food restaurant. Telephone number: 26 600 885 www.wagamama.com.cy/restaurants/paphos

Cake Recipes from Cyprus by Cherry Dobbins

LaLa’s Halloumi Cake Reheat in a microwave for a few moments to serve warm and extra yummy!

vegetable oil for brushing

1 halloumi

400g s.r. flour plus some for dusting

4 eggs

2 tsp. bicarbonate soda

¾ cup oil (olive or vegetable)

1tsp. cream of tartar

1 large tin evaporated milk

1 heaped tsp. ground cinnamon

2 ½ cups flour (350g)

½ tsp. ground cloves

1 tsp baking powder

50g walnuts, coarsely chopped

1 tbsp. sugar

150g sultanas

Pinch salt

225g tahini

Handful sultanas

250ml. orange juice

½ cup fresh mint, chopped

120ml. honey

Pinch ground mastica

100g caster sugar

Pinch ground mahaleb

4 good tbsp. brandy

You will find the mastica and mahaleb in small jars close to or with the spices – they are both commonly used in Cypriot baking. I used an oval roasting tin, non-stick, approx. 30 x 18 cms.

icing sugar to dust.

1. Turn oven to 180°C

2. Sieve together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon and cloves.

2. Grate the halloumi. 3. Beat eggs and mix in the oil and evaporated milk. 4. In a mixing bowl mix together all the dry ingredients 5. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry and mix well. 6. Put the mixture into a baking tin and into the oven. 7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes till nicely brown.

Lenten Tahini Cake

1. Turn oven to 180°C. Brush a 30cm. cake tin with oil and dust lightly with flour.

3. In another bowl put the walnuts, sultanas and 2tbsp. of the flour mix and stir. 4. Into the food processor put the tahini, orange juice, honey and sugar and mix together for a couple of minutes. 5. Pour this mixture into the flour and spice mixture and gently fold together. 6. Stir in the walnut mixture. 7. Put the batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 1 hour. 8. Let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out. 9. Sprinkle the base with the brandy and allow to soak in before turning the cake over and dusting with icing sugar. 10. Store in an airtight tin. Lenten Apple and Carrot Cake corn oil for greasing flour for dusting 3 large carrots grated 2 small apples grated 2 tbsp. lemon juice 275g s.r. flour 2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda 200g sugar 175ml. corn oil 4 tbsp. brandy 1 tbsp. grated orange zest 120g walnuts, coarsely chopped icing sugar to decorate. 1. Turn oven to 180°C. Grease a 25cm cake tin and dust with flour. 2. In a bowl mix the carrots with the apple and lemon juice. 3. Into a large bowl sieve the flour and bicarbonate of soda. 4. Stir in the sugar, oil, brandy, orange zest and the carrot-apple mixture. 5. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 4 minutes. 6. Gently stir in the walnuts. 7. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for about 50 minutes. 8. Turn out onto a cooling rack and when cool dust with icing sugar.

Readers’ Choice King Solomon’s by Peter Fisher

King Solomon’s is an up-to date Cypriot taverna in the Coral Bay area of Paphos. Run by Andreas, who takes charge in the kitchen, and his wife Eleni, who looks after the guests in the restaurant, with their children helping out as well - it’s very much a family affair. With plenty of comfortable seating, inside and out, summer and winter are well catered for. In winter they have a roaring log fire burning, which is most attractive and cosy. The menu offers typical Cypriot dishes, and some international ones. The wine list follows the same pattern, both Cypriot and international wines are on offer. Aside from the a la Carte menu, they also have a set menu, costing just €10. Andreas cooks all the food from scratch, so we decided to try the set menu. You have a choice of five starters, five main courses, and dessert of the day to finish off. It quickly becomes a four course meal once you have ordered your food, in the shape of some complementary freshly baked bread and a garlic mayo dip to go with it. Next come the starters, me having homemade chicken liver pate, with crispy toast. My wife had the homemade soup of the day, which on this occasion turned out to be asparagus. Both very tasty, made by a chef who knows how to handle ingredients. This was quickly polished off, and the main courses arrived. My kleftico was plentiful, served with hand cut chips and fresh vegetables. My other half’s moussaka, was also very good, with lots of kefliatori cheese on top. Once these were finished along came the dessert. A homemade lemon cheesecake, which was tart and fluffy, with a buttery base - very tasty indeed. The total bill for the food and a litre carafe of dry white was €27.50, an absolute steal. Not a gourmet experience, by any means. Just good, home cooked, fresh local produce, at pocket-money prices.

Compost by Barbara Strain

Many gardeners appreciate the value of compost, yet surprisingly few people make their own compost in Cyprus gardens. It is possible, of course, for a compost heap to attract pests and even snakes, but with a little planning it is possible to create a good source of soil-enriching material in most gardens. The ingredients for a compost heap are readily available. You can compost all sorts of things. Vegetable peelings, tea leaves and coffee grounds are obvious choices. Leaves and bracts can be added to the heap, and grass clippings are a good source of nitrogen, but should only be added as a thin layer. Seaweed is good in the compost heap, as it adds trace elements, and it is easily available all around our coastline. Shredded newspaper can go in - after all, it started its life as a tree. Wood ash in small quantities will add potash, so your winter fires can help to produce tastier fruits or vegetables and bigger flowers in the summer.

The ingredients are turned into compost as fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms break down plant and animal matter, resulting in rich crumbly stuff that’s good for the soil. You can speed up the process by adding an activator, such as farmyard manure, bonemeal or finished compost. These should be combined into the heap at regular intervals, in a thin layer on top of the vegetable matter. As with so many things in life, there are several schools of thought on compost heaps. One group argues against adding weeds and diseased plants, whilst another insists that the heat is sufficient to kill weed seeds, diseases and pests. One school says to turn the heap regularly, the other not to turn it at all. In a small garden it is possible to produce a limited amount of compost without using anything that may spread weeds and diseases, but if the heap is properly made the heat generated will kill most seeds and spores. The philosophy of not turning the compost means less effort, and has been known to work. The compost can be used mixed into the soil, or on its own for seeds and potting plants. Compost encourages earthworms, provides nutrients, and helps to drain heavy clay soils or make sandy soils hold more moisture.

A compost bin can be made quite easily with palettes or planks of discarded shuttering. About a metre square is a good size. It should be situated in a semi-shaded area so it won’t dry out too much. In a small garden it is still possible to make compost; use a plastic laundry basket inside a lidded bin. Add your compost ingredients until there is a 15 cm deep layer, and then add about the same amount of garden soil, until your layer is a metre deep. This should ensure that enough heat is generated during decomposition to sterilise the compost.

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

Cypriot Business Woman of the Year Yvonne Georgiadou, Artistic Director of the Pharos Arts Foundation, is the winner of the Cypriot Business Woman of the Year Award 2014. The Presentation Ceremony took place at Minthis Hills in Paphos, on Friday May 9th.

Selection was made out of 5 finalists. In her speech, Yvonne Georgiadou emphasized the initiatives and achievements of the Pharos Arts Foundation, as well as its contribution to society, which makes it more important in the long run than any profit-making business. “When I was informed that I was nominated I had my reservations since I am not a businesswoman. I do not run a business. I work for a small nonprofit cultural organisation which however is highly esteemed everywhere in the world”, she said.

Click and Drop by Barbarian

Smartphones and tablets have many uses, one of which is taking photos wherever you are. There, on your phone you have the photographic evidence of a great night out; your team winning; the perfect sunrise/ sunset. That’s great, but what if you want to get those pictures out of the phone and onto your PC at home? Of course, you can transfer them via USB cable. A smarter way is to make use of one of the many apps available to send pictures automatically. Here’s a selection of some of the possibilities. One of the most seamless ways to get photos on your PC is to use Dropbox, downloadable from https://www.dropbox.com/. It’s free and available for Android and iOS devices and on Windows. It can be used to link all your devices (tablet, PC, smartphone). There are various settings, including uploading videos as well as photos, and sending via 3G or only over WiFi (to save phone charges). To get started open Dropbox on your mobile device and go to Settings > Camera Upload. The company also has a new photo viewing app called Carousel that automatically uploads photos to Dropbox. Carousel depends on your having Dropbox installed, but will then sort all your photos (by date taken) and gives you options for sharing your pictures. OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud storage solution, offers a similar back-up method to Dropbox. You can set OneDrive to only upload photos over Wi-Fi. Microsoft will give you 3GB extra

storage (over the standard 7GB) if you configure the OneDrive mobile app to automatically save photos to the cloud. Available for download at https://onedrive.live.com. Windows 8 has SkyDrive/OneDrive installed by default. Set up OneDrive’s camera uploads by going to Settings > Camera backup. Although there have been some doubts about Google’s Google+, this app allows all your photos to be automatically uploaded to Google’s social network. By default they’re stored privately and not shared with others. Unlike Dropbox and OneDrive, using Google’s solution won’t get them on your hard drive automatically. Nevertheless, once your photos are in Google’s cloud, downloading them onto your hard drive takes just a few clicks. Google+ is available for phones operating on Android or iOS. Open Settings > Auto Backup inside the Google+ Android app to start saving your pics to Google’s cloud. For iOS, it’s: Phone settings > Privacy > Photos > Google+ > and toggle the setting ON. There’s another app that rates highly amongst Android users, though it’s not available for iOS. AirDroid can connect your PC and phone and once connected, AirDroid lets you shuffle files back and forth between your smartphone and PC. You can easily transfer photos and files between the two. The drawback is that the PC and the smartphone must be connected to the same WiFi network. So it’s great for connecting at home, but not so nifty for sharing when you are travelling. Download it from the Google Play store. Another app, BitTorrent Sync (BTSync) works on devices running Android or iOS, and on

Windows Phones. BT Sync uses peer-to-peer file sharing to send files from your smartphone to your PC, with no third-party server standing in the middle. That means it’s completely avoiding storing or moving things in the Cloud. BT Sync requires you to have an app installed on your PC as well as your smartphone. Once that’s done, for Android, add your pictures folder to the app. BT Sync will generate a secret code for the folder. Then just share the folder’s secret code with BT Sync on your PC and the files will transfer. On iOS, just tap Backup > Backup Camera Roll, email the secret code to yourself, put it into BT Sync on your PC and you’re done. If you have a Windows Phone, the instructions are similar to Android’s. Bit Torrent Sync transfers only work when both devices are online and signed in, so again, it’s not really handy for using when travelling. Of course, being able to share and transfer your photos between devices has at least one drawback – you can end up using all your storage space with photos that really don’t deserve to be kept – let alone kept in several places. Prune your pics regularly!

Shakespeare at the Curium by Mark Tilden

Cyprus, the Island of love and Aphrodite. One of the most spectacular archaeological sites on the island is the ancient site known as The Kourion. This was an important city kingdom where excavations continue to reveal impressive new treasures and it is noted in particular for its magnificent Greco - Roman Theatre. Originally built in the 2nd century B.C., Kourion’s awe-inspiring theatre is now fully restored and used for musical and theatrical performances annually. Every year, in late June, a production of one of Shakespeare’s plays is performed by local amateur actors for the benefit of the Cypriot and ever-growing ex-pat communities that chose to make Cyprus their home, with all profits going to local charities. This year, the group, known as ‘Shakespeare at the Curium’ are proud to present their production of Julius Caesar directed by Alexander Norcott. Between the 27th and the 29th of June, audiences can sit in the beautiful

amphitheatre at Kourion and be gently blown by the warm summer evening winds through a powerful political narrative more relevant than ever before. It is a play driven by a single chain of dramatic intensity with paranoid, scheming and impassioned characters, one moment hiding behind veils of deception and then the next, crying out to “let slip the dogs of war”. William Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar in 1599. It is a play about the events that transformed Rome from a Republic into an Empire with the death of its celebrated democracy. The play has the simplistic formality of a history play, but there is something fiery and melancholic about its tone and message, with a cloud of tragedy lingering over Brutus’ defeat at its conclusion. Tickets are priced at €15.00 for adults and €5.00 for children (aged 16 and under) and are available on the door. Remember that despite being the middle of June is does get chilly in the evening so bring something warm to wrap up in and since you will be sitting on stone steps, something comfortable to sit on as well!

Is Your Goal Moving Business Abroad? by Sam Orgill

Living And Working Abroad has a new dimension in the Information Technology Area. The world offers the competition to help you achieve your business goals. As society adjusts, what are the opportunities open to people working overseas? Offshore Contractors? If you want to sell your skill abroad the traditional way is to relocate to that location. Booming countries like Brazil offer a world of opportunity. Technology allows people to work away from their office. The new paradigm is: if working from home around the corner, why not around the world? If you have freedom to work away from a traditional office then with the right technology you can work from anywhere. The internet is about mobile devices for individuals and business increasing the opportunities for customers and colleagues to connect online without time consuming commutes and office building to host these business activities. International travel may still be essential but internet connected conference and phone service offers freedom from a location for work

making working in real time with colleagues anywhere in the world a possibility. Virtual offices and services means you can be paperless and speak with, but not meet, people to get the job done. This may allow extra weeks abroad to work from a sunny location or permanent relocation. And the job market has adapted to this throwing a wider net to offer job roles to more people around the world who fit the criteria for the contracts on offer if they are prepared to relocate. Taxman’s Interest Depending upon what type of work, how you do it, and where you do it will determine if the Taxman is interested in your services. If you are based for more than 6 months a year in one country you will become liable to tax in that location. If you are constantly travelling and not stay in any country then your worldwide income remains taxable in your home country as an individual. Alternatively the work could be carried out in a different country to your residence. In this instance the tax is due where the work is carried out. The catch may be your country of residence may impose tax also and it may be higher. For example, Middle East workers

will typically suffer no tax at source but if they have a UK residency then UK tax will apply. And with tax there is VAT and Social Insurance to consider in addition to income tax. Income tax savings can be more than wiped out by VAT or Social insurance tax charges. What you are left with is a complex decision making tree to identify the income source then apply that income to save the most tax and remain legal. Who Are You? Saving Tax for expats living and working abroad involves maximising allowances and cross border differences in tax rates. It also is conditional on who you are. Governments tax individuals or entities like business. Information technology has opened the taxman’s eyes to tax planning through offshore companies and trusts. It doesn’t mean these are illegal, just that they can change the law to tax them more. However using an offshore company fixes the residency of the company and its income in a low cost tax jurisdiction. The contractor must then plan to draw the most tax efficient level of income for residency and family needs.

Many people finish their working lives with a pension fund or property investment. Offshore workers finish with a large offshore fund that can provide pension income or own a property to live in. When you hear International world cup footballers talk about their employee benefits scheme, they mean they have an offshore company and use it to save tax free income. These rules are open to all offshore workers. Free Review ProACT Tax Saving Expat experts offer free reviews – online! To discuss your situation and identify ways to save you tax on income, capital savings and pension investment funds. We will find the best Tax Saving for Expats Living and Working Abroad to avoid taxes on income, capital and Inheritance Taxes. We find ways to protect your family and make tax savings while giving you peace of mind. Ask us about converting your business online so that you can relocate and take on the world. We can show you how. Tel + 357 26 819 424 hello@proactpartnership.com www.proactpartnership.com

Just Look at the Difference If you want to give a new lease of life to your upholstered furniture, why not speak to Ricky of RCS. The pictures below show what is achievable. Generally, work is carried out in your own home. Two of these chairs took just about an hour to clean, although they need drying time after that. Ricky then clears up any excess water, so I ended up with a nice clean floor too! Ricky’s Cleaning Services doesn’t stop at furniture; carpets, rugs and even mattresses can be impressively cleaned. Carpets and rugs can be taken away and brought back when completely dry. RCS uses the latest equipment to achieve its excellent results. It is also possible to make use of their Stain Guard and Stain Removal services. To discuss your needs further call Ricky on: 99 131044. Email: info@rcs-cyprus.net Website: www.rcs-cyprus.net

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Could a Weaker Euro Play into the Hands of the ECB? by Daniel Wray

The euro has continued to lose further ground in the currency markets, mainly due to what many analysts and traders believe is a widening disparity in interest rate expectations. It is looking more and more likely that the European Central Bank (ECB) will have to ease monetary policy at a time when other major central banks, most notably the Bank of England, are mapping a path towards increasing interest rates. The result of these polar opposite outlooks is that the euro weakened to a one-month low versus the dollar and 16-month low versus the pound. Many investors believe though that this could be the desired effect that ECB chief Mario Draghi wants. A strong euro continues to have a doubly negative impact, firstly, by intensifying disinflationary concerns in the eurozone where inflation has dropped to the lowest level since November 2009. Secondly, by reducing demand for exports from the eurozone, which becomes less competitive the stronger the euro is. Exports are crucial for a sustainable economic recovery, making the ECB’s desire for a weaker euro more essential than ever before. Comments from Mario Draghi, who recently announced that “a further strengthening of the exchange rate would require further monetary policy”. Also, that the bank was “ready to take action next month to lift economic growth”, which backs the case for a weaker euro going forward. It may further help him avoid having to make more drastic decisions such as an interest rate cut, negative deposit rate or in or indeed other forms of monetary easing. Looking elsewhere, new US Federal Reserve chief, Janet Yellen, was particularly upbeat about the economy in her latest testimony, and data from the UK continues to go from strength to strength. The highlight perhaps being a five-year low in unemployment rates and growth predicted to be over three per cent for the year. It would therefore be very easy to come to the conclusion that the euro will continue to fall, but the currency markets have often flummoxed the best of investors. An important thing to perhaps remember is that these factors are often priced into the market, well before they happen. It could even be that an expansion of stimulus in the eurozone is taken well by investors and shows that not only is the ECB willing and able to act, but it could also bode well for economic growth going forward potentially reversing the recent trend in the process. For further information you can call our Cypriot office on +44 357 2693 3164. Alternatively, contact Daniel Wray at our London office on +44 20 7989 0000. For the latest exchange rates, surveys, articles and market reports visit our website at www.fcexchange.co.uk.

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 © Grapevine • June 2014

Are you Getting the Best Advice? by Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

I spend a large part of my working hours meeting with investors who are unhappy with the financial advice they have been given by their advisor. The grievances are wide ranging. Performance Advisors do not have a crystal ball; they cannot guarantee that the investments they recommend will always go up. What they should do is to explain what the risks are for each investment they recommend. The risks would typically include: Market risk - if the investment is stock or bond market related in which case the investment will move up or down along with stock and bond market fluctuations, Liquidity risk - where an investment may not easily be sold due to the underlying assets being in property or other assets that cannot be turned into cash quickly, Currency risk - where the investment may be based in a currency other than the base currency of your portfolio and thus the value of that particular asset will fall and rise depending on currency movements Level of risk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the level between no risk and high risk for each investment Other risks that may be a consideration are sector, asset and geographic. Your advisor should provide this information and give rationale for why he or she is choosing the

particular investments for your portfolio in order for you to make your decision on whether or not to take the advice.

the official document be it policy documents or contract notes after the investment has taken place.

All investment classes have some form of risk; you should be clear about them before making your decision to invest.

Ongoing Reviews and Service Your advisor should be providing ongoing support and advice regarding your investments. Personal circumstances change, economic events occur as well as other external factors that make it crucial to have someone reviewing your affairs regularly.

Access to your Monies Many investment vehicles have early exit penalties if you take your monies out of the portfolio/ investment early. Ensure that you understand exactly how these work. The advisor will have a range of options open to them so should be able to find a solution to meet your needs. Charges I am often amazed at how many investors do not know how much they are being charged for the portfolio. The charges should have been made clear in the written report your advisor should have provided to you before any decision on whether to go ahead is made. Comprehensive Analysis Under EU regulations all advisors must provide a comprehensive report for you in order for you to make an informed decision on whether you wish to go ahead with the investment. The amount of information that we must obtain from a prospective client and the detailed explanations we must give are continuously being reviewed by the regulators so I find it frustrating when I meet with investors who tell me that they never received such a report. In many cases the only paperwork they appear to receive is

Your financial adviser should be able to discuss and explain how all different investments work and give their rationale for how the recommended course of action for your circumstances was arrived at. Risks, charges and any penalties for early withdrawal should be explained in detail. You owe it to yourselves and your financial well being to be as fully informed as possible before making any decision affecting your wealth. Should you wish to discuss any of the above issues or indeed any other financial matters please contact me. Vivian Nagel, MCSI. Hollingsworth International Financial Services Ltd Tel: +357 99579149 E-mail: viviann@hollingsworth-int.com Website: www.hollingsworth.eu.com Authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority to provide investment services, license IS/32457

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Why are Probate Fees so Expensive in Cyprus? by Willpower

When someone dies in the UK the Executor must decide whether to administer the estate themselves without professional advice or instruct a specialist legal firm. In the UK it is becoming easier for someone with no legal experience to administer the estate at little or no cost by simply using a search engine such as Google to obtain instructions and to enable them to download the required forms. In Cyprus all the forms and other documentation are in Greek and there is very little help from the internet. This means that an Executor has no other choice but to pay for the expertise of a professional lawyer. Only companies who are members of the Cyprus Bar Association are allowed to charge fees for administering probate. If you appoint a Lawyer as Executor in your will then fees set by the Cyprus Bar Association will apply. When a Lawyer is appointed as the Executor in a will the typical fee is 10% of the estate. There is no maximum limit.

You do not need to appoint a lawyer as an executor in a Will – and you should NOT appoint a lawyer as the executor of your Will without fully understanding the charges that they will apply to your estate when you die. In the case of intestacy, as there is no will, fees are likely to be even higher due to complications in distributing the assets. Also the Cyprus laws of succession mean that some family members will be entitled to a share of your estate regardless of your wishes. If you are a home owner your spouse or partner’s share in your jointly owned home could be inherited by their side of the family even on first death. In Cyprus, jointly owned immovable assets are subject to probate on first and second death so your joint estate can be charged twice. To minimise potential probate fees it is essential to make a will appointing your spouse, partner, member of your family or someone else you trust as your Executor. When you die they have the freedom to hire professional advice, negotiate the fee and to be in control of the probate process. If you already have a will check it today to see if a lawyer is named as Executor or Administrator. Willpower can draft UK and/or Cyprus Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney for UK assets. We have been based in the UK for 21 years and have been operating in Cyprus for 5 years. We are members of the Institute of Professional Willwriters and abide by a Code of Practice approved by the UK Trading Standards Institute. For free advice without obligation please contact our Cyprus based consultant Jane Carr on tel. (00357) 99565815 or 99696685. Email: jane@willpower.co.uk. Also see www.willpower.co.uk

Sovereign Base Area Police Commit to Enhanced Road Safety RoADAR Cyprus, the road safety charity has been actively involved in training two SBA police officers who have succeeded in becoming Police Advanced Riding Instructors. Police Constables Marcos Michaelides and Enis Suleyman who are both RoSPA Gold Award advanced motorcyclists have now taken their skills to a much higher level and are proud to have become professional Instructors. SBA Police recognise that better trained riders are safer riders. They respect their bikes and the roads, riding in a safe, smooth and controlled manner. All officers who are expected to patrol on motor bikes can now look forward to being trained in advanced riding skills by Marcos and Enis. Their Trainers, Steve Tucker and Mike Moorby, who are Advanced Riding Instructors and Examiners for RoADAR Cyprus are very pleased with the commitment shown by the SBA Police to improve road safety for their officers. Steve Tucker says, “The quality of training we provided demanded full commitment to achieve their qualification. Marcos and Enis’s theoretical knowledge, riding skills and instructional techniques have been raised to a level which are world class. It is rewarding to know that these new skills will benefit the public as well, when professional advice and guidance will be on offer at events and wherever their duties interact with the public.” RoADAR Cyprus is a registered charity, number 4043. If you have a wish to become an advanced driver or rider or just want to be involved with a forward thinking and highly motivated group of people committed to making the roads of Cyprus safer for everyone, we look forward to hearing from you. Please visit us at cyprusdriving.net or www.facebook.com/CyprusDriving

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Medical Breast Thermography by Dr. Boris Kouhartchouk

What is Thermography? Medical thermography, otherwise known as Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging — DITI, is a simple procedure using an infrared scanning device (camera) to visualize and obtain an image of the infrared radiation (heat) coming from the surface of the skin. This visual image graphically maps the body’s temperature and is projected onto the examination monitor as a thermogram. The spectrum of colours indicates an increase or decrease in the amount of infrared radiation being emitted from the surface of the body. The doctor can then use the image as a map to determine if abnormal hot or cold areas are present, indicating a possible medical condition. Medical DITI’s major clinical value is in its high sensitivity to pathology in the vascular, muscular, neural and skeletal systems and as such can contribute to the pathogenesis and diagnosis made by the doctor. Medical DITI has been used extensively in human medicine in U.S.A., Europe and Asia for the past 20 years. There have been a number

of advancements in the past decade, which has brought thermal imaging in medicine back to the forefront of diagnosis. Thermography and Breast Cancer Breast cancer rates are increasing every year. Currently one in seven women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. The incidence continues to rise with the disease occurring in ever younger women and is the leading cause of cancer death in women aged 20 to 59. Probably the most applied area of Medical Thermography - breast cancer, benign tumours, mastitis, and fibrocystic breast disease. The detection of early breast cancer was thermograph’s first medical use. Mammography or Thermography? They are each unique in their detection capacities. Most women are familiar with mammography as a screening tool for breast cancer but are unfamiliar with thermography. Interestingly, both mammography and thermography were both approved by the FDA in the same year, 1982. The advantages of thermography, as compared to mammography, are many, but perhaps the most

important one of all is that it has the ability to detect active cancer cells 3 - 5 years before a mammogram. This is due to the fact that where mammography looks for a structure, such as a lump, thermography looks for the body’s physiological response to cancer cells. However, a mammogram needs to be considered complimentary to a thermogram and not as a competitive or alternative breast cancer detection tool. Advantages of Thermography Early Screening for Breast Cancer • No Radiation • Painless • Non Invasive • No Body Contact • Safe for breast implants • Safe even for pregnant women What is involved in Breast Thermography? This simple and non invasive procedure begins with a brief medical history being taken. During that time the woman sits in a room to allow the body’s surface temperature to come to ambient room temperature. After that she stands partially disrobed about 6

feet from the thermography camera and the imaging takes only a matter of minutes. The entire process usually lasts less than 30 – 45 minutes. It takes a few days for the test results to be processed and for the consultation to be given. Who should have Thermography? According to the Association for the Advancement of Diagnostic Thermal Imaging: A woman should get a baseline breast thermography at age 20. Between ages 20 and 30, she should get a breast thermography every three years. Above age 30, she should get a breast thermography on a yearly basis. Additional breast thermographies may be performed more frequently for higher-risk women or based on suspicions from prior thermographic examination, always at the doctor’s discretion. Prevention is always the best cure. “Detects possible breast cancer 3-5 years before a Mammogram.” For more information or to set up an appointment please call Dr. Kouharchouk on 26 944343.

A Full Check-Up by Dr Natasa Mala

Why it is important not only to have smear tests, but also to go to a gynaecologist for an annual check-up. I am asked by many women if I do smear tests. I would like to give some information about why it’s wrong to just have a smear test by a GP or a nurse. I understand that this is something that is not unusual in the UK, but there, you are a part of a system that is not always perfect. The gynaecological check-up must include all the gynaecological organs. This is only possible if done by a specialist. If a lady takes the decision to do something for her health, then she should go and have a full check-up, to ensure that everything is okay. All women over 20 years old have to visit a gynaecologist once a year. But they should not stop doing so when they reach the age of 60, as many UK patients do. Many cancers could develop after that age and it is a potential disaster if they are not detected early. The gynaecologist is not only doing a smear test but also a physical examination and an ultrasound which shows any abnormalities of the uterus and ovaries. Last year I diagnosed three tourists with advanced ovarian cancer. All three ladies where having regular smear tests by a GP. In all European countries except the UK, women go to the gynaecologist for their check-up. Of course, I’m not here to criticize the national health system, rather I would like to try and give women some space to rethink their annual check-ups and to spend time once a year to visit a specialist. Dr. Mala can be contacted at:

The Veramedica Medical Centre 115 Archiepiskopou Makariou III 8221 Chloraka Pafos Tel: 26271700 Email: veramedica@cytanet.com.cy Harmony Choir Fund Raising

Harmony choir entertained an audience of 120 with songs from Movies and Musicals on May 17th at the Green Olive restaurant, off Tomb of the Kings Road. They raised over €1,300 towards purchasing a dialysis machine for the Renal Unit of Paphos General Hospital. Sara Jones, Harmony conductor, presented the money raised to Graham Brown, Treasurer of the Kidney Association. Many more events are planned as €25,000 is required.

Originally formed in September 2000 by a group of ex-patriots with the joint aims of making the ex-patriot community in Cyprus aware of the plight of local kidney sufferers and to raise monies to buy equipment for the then poorly equipped Renal Unit at Paphos General Hospital. With regard to the first aim Cypriots suffer nearly three times the European average for serious kidney complaints. The Cyprus Kidney Association (ex-pats) is a small Charity licensed by the Cyprus Government run by a dedicated team of volunteers and patients whose time and support is given freely resulting in expenditure other than on the Renal Unit at the Paphos General Hospital being kept to an absolute minimum. For more information, or if you can offer a prize for any of the events, please contact 97796024/64. For information on the Kidney Association check out www.cypruskidneyex-pats.webs.com. If anyone would like to join Harmony, who rehearse at, and are members of Stage One Theatre in Emba, please contact Sara on 96332850. © Grapevine • June 2014

What is Burnout?

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

Burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to:

something to address the symptoms when you recognise them.

infections, colds, flu, and other immune-related medical problems.

physical and emotional exhaustion

Signs of physical and emotional exhaustion: 1. Chronic fatigue

6. Loss of appetite

cynicism and detachment feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment

When in the throes of fully-fledged burnout, you are no longer able to function effectively on a personal or professional level. However, burnout does not happen suddenly. You do not wake up one morning and all of a sudden ‘have burnout.’ Its nature is much more insidious, creeping up on us over time like a slow leak, which makes it much harder to recognise. Still, our bodies and minds do give us warnings, and if you know what to look for, you can recognise it before it is too late.

You may feel a lack of energy and tired most days; you feel physically and emotionally exhausted, drained, and depleted, and you may feel a sense of dread for what lies ahead on any given day. 2. Insomnia You may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep one or two nights a week. 3. Forgetfulness/impaired concentration and attention Lack of focus and mild forgetfulness are early signs.

What are the signs of burnout?

4. Physical symptoms

Each of the three areas described above is characterised by certain signs and symptoms (although there is overlap in some areas). These signs and symptoms exist along a continuum. In other words, the difference between stress and burnout is a matter of degree, which means that the earlier you recognise the signs, the better able you will be to avoid burnout - IF you do

Physical symptoms may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal pain, dizziness, fainting, and/or headaches (all of which should be medically assessed).

5. Increased illness Because your body is depleted, your immune system becomes weakened, making you more vulnerable to

You may not feel hungry and may skip a few meals. 7. Anxiety Early on, you may experience mild symptoms of tension, worry, and edginess. 8. Depression In the early stages, you may feel mildly sad, occasionally hopeless, and you may experience feelings of guilt and worthlessness as a result. 9. Anger At first, this may present as interpersonal tension and irritability. In the latter stages, this may turn into angry outbursts and serious arguments at home and in the workplace. (If anger gets to the point where it turns to thoughts or acts of violence toward family or co-workers, seek immediate professional assistance.) Signs of Cynicism and Detachment Loss of enjoyment Loss of enjoyment may seem very mild, such as not wanting to go to

work or being eager to leave. Pessimism At first, this may present itself as negative self-talk and/or moving from a glass half-full to a glass halfempty attitude. Isolation In the early stages, this may seem like mild resistance to socialising (i.e. not wanting to go out to lunch; closing your door occasionally to keep others out). Detachment Detachment is a general sense of feeling disconnected from others or from your environment. 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

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Peeling

by Harris Zavrides M.D, Ph.D

Peeling is the technique by which rejuvenation of facial skin as well as the smoothing of wrinkles and the signs of acne are achieved. By this procedure an essentially controlled trauma is caused in upper layers of the skin. In this way, the lower layers of the skin get the opportunity to regenerate the upper layers and at the same time to refresh the skin on the face by giving it back its lost freshness. In medicine there are three types of Peelings: Chemical Peeling, Laser Peeling and Surgical Peeling. Surgical Peeling, also called Dermabrasion, can be applied in the surgery room and by a special machine (dermabrator) utilizing a diamond. Surgical peeling is the most invasive and most effective way to achieve renewal of our skin. Dermabrasion is applied under local or general anaesthesia, depending on the severity and the area we want to improve. It is not necessary for the person who has surgical peeling to stay at the hospital; therefore he/she can go home on the same day. However, it is necessary to take care of the area of peeling for two weeks after surgery. It is also important to avoid sun exposure during the next few weeks, to allow proper hydration and good facial care. The dermabrasion should be done during the winter months. Dermabrasion can also be combined with other treatments, invasive or non-invasive,

in order to get the best and most complete results. For example, it can be combined with Botox or a Face Lift. The reality is that dermabrasion is not related to the relaxation of the face for which a Face Lift is the only solution. However, the Surgical Peeling corrects wrinkles and facial scars leading to a more attractive, young-looking renewed face.

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Maggie’s Beauty Spot: Flats are back! When it comes to an evening out or a special occasion, most women opt for heels rather than flats because they feel more dressy, more feminine and more sexy. But, this year it’s all about the flat. You will be spoilt for choice with colour, pattern and embellishment from animal print to patent to sparkly. For those who don’t like to play it safe when it comes to fashion, you will find some fabulous statement looks. The trick is choosing the right style of flat for you and for your wardrobe. Loafers (inc. slipper style) - Wear with long and cropped trousers, culottes, some skirts. Heavy loafers with winter skirts only. For spring and summer choose bright or pastel colours which look more feminine. Tips - They work best with tailored clothing and suits, but the lighter pastel colours can be worn with summer skirts. Patent and two-tone looks give them a current edge. The high front can make the leg look shorter so be careful if you have short legs - keep your tights and shoes the same colour. A good work staple. Round toe ballerinas - Wear with long and cropped trousers, jeans, skirts, dresses or shorts - pretty much everything. Tips - There are some gorgeous pumps out there so invest in them whilst you can! The low front makes shorter legs look longer. If you choose a patterned or embellished pair, make them the statement in your outfit and keep your skirt or trousers simple. These are really a summer shoe and not sturdy enough for cold weather or wearing 24/7. Pointed ballerinas - Best with skirts to show them off fully but also long or cropped trousers. Not ideal with skinny jeans; the skinny leg and elongated foot are not a flattering look. Tips - Considered the ‘grown-up ballerina’, it offers a more elegant look for going out (perhaps because it feels like a flat version of the pointed court which is still considered to be the sexiest heel). Toe cleavage and cut-away sides are also a bit vampish and feminine. As with the round toe ballerinas, consider the colour, pattern or embellishment when you put your look together. Not good for large feet as they will make them look larger.

Take care with the pointed Mary Jane as the T-bar can look as though it is ‘chopping’ your leg at the ankle. Slingbacks - Wear with trousers, jeans, all length of skirts and culottes. Tips - These are also a good choice for a night out, especially in metallic, patent or a statement design. The pointed styles are dressier. Again, the low front helps elongate the leg. Best with bare legs - tights don’t really work with a flat slingback in the same way they do with a kitten heel slingback, so make sure your heels are in good shape! For those who still like a bit of heel, you could graduate to a low kitten heel. Any flats with ankle straps, T-bar or gladiators - Wear with trousers, jeans, skirts and dresses. Bare legs only. Tips - These look splendid on long-legged models but on shorter legs they will ‘chop’ them at the ankle. The short-legged should wear them with above the knee skirts and dresses as more leg on show will make the leg look longer. This is the time to keep up your heel maintenance and pedicures. Sports pump - Best with jeans and casual wear. However, current decorative and statement styles are being worn with skirts and dresses too, just make sure you keep them in good condition and create the right look for you. Tips - Most styles are high front whether slip-on skater or lace-up. Choose a good colour or make a statement rather than choosing something conservative. Themes to look out for this season are various colours, pony skin, floral and metallic. Not for work (unless permitted in your organisation). Maggie Wright, Colour Me Beautiful consultant 99318477 www.cmbcyprus.com. 10% off colour consultation for readers.

World Events by Mike Smith

Do the last five months of 2014 seem to have flown by so quickly? Well, the news comes and goes so quickly, that a major world event flies by in the space of a week. Global awareness is so readily available now compared to fifty years ago, how things have changed! Fashion changes, and always has done, even Egyptian styles that must be two and a half thousand years old, have come and gone, then reappear! We see change, and to most people, they don’t like change, let’s keep to the status quo. But change can be for the better, look at the advances in housing, healthcare and general living standards, better transport systems, safer travel and other major breakthroughs. On average, people are living longer, but what are they doing with their lives? The number of suicides is rising, and even wealthy people wonder what life is all about. To make sense of quickly changing circumstances, it is necessary to step back and analyse what is going on. It seems children are educated differently today, oh yes, their knowledge is improved, their cleverness is brought out, and many children today are better educated than their grandparents were, but education isn’t everything. What isn’t taught these days is courtesy, respect for authority, having a caring, loving attitude, and contributing towards the good of mankind. I am not saying that children don’t have these qualities, I’m sure many girls and boys today are caring youngsters. But these things don’t seem to be fostered anymore; it’s not the teacher’s job to ensure pupils become model citizens, just to be well-educated as a rule. So youngsters lack social skills that are necessary to cope with 21st century living. As they grow up, they get many things in this easy-come, easy-go world. But having more than enough doesn’t seem to bother many of them and being ‘bored’ is a 21st Century malady. When we were children I never knew the meaning of the word. The world was an exciting place, yes, but we knew our manners and how to behave correctly! Why have things changed? Well the responsibility for this must rest on our shoulders – we have let it happen, as if we don’t have a voice in our children’s affairs these days. In UK, the percentage of people exercising their right to vote is woefully low, so often the politicians, social leaders and the like, that govern the country are gently being paid for doing less than they should do. Apathy is all around – what can the man in the street do? So we reap what we sow, this is mentioned in the Bible, and we should not be surprised that modern day living is far from easy. Yet the basic principles that the early people of the Old Testament lived by, are still valid today. The Ten Commandments are still a guide to living, even in this 21st Century. When Moses brought order to a people living chaotic lives, he was only emphasising a Creator’s love for His people. So it is today, if we only go back to basics. These rules have stood the test of time, and people who respect them are rewarded by a fuller, richer life. Church is full of people who model their lives on Jesus, loving one another as Jesus did. The church also has people in it that fail, but a compassionate God will always welcome back those who are sorry and want to make amends. As world events perplex us, we have to believe what Jesus told His followers, “In the world you will have affliction(trouble), but don’t worry, I have overcome the world.” Notice He overcame the world, not the other way round. He knew how life can be stressful, look at how He was staying at Mary and Martha’s house, and how stressed Martha became, even accusing her sister of not helping. Jesus had to remind her to calm down! Do we need a calming reassurance in our lives, busy as they are? Get to know how calm a walk with God can be, to trust in His word, and rely on His Son to be our guide through life’s changing patterns. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Join us at NTCC, or a church near you, to find out more. May you experience blessings for the future.

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 4.00pm. 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. May was a very busy month for the Club. On Sunday 11th several of our vehicles took part in a static display at the Kings Mall in Paphos, which drew interest from passing shoppers. Saturday 17th was our regular monthly meeting, held at Ayios Epiphanios Taverna. Attendance was a little lower than normal as members were getting ready for our big event, which was held on Sunday 18th at Paphos Harbour. This was a display of classic vehicles from not only our own Club, but also many of the other clubs around the island, which made an interesting and attractive display of different vehicles. There was also a ‘best vehicle’ section, which was judged by the members of the public who came to look around and were given a voting slip which asked which car they would most like to drive home in. Prizes for this were presented by the Mayor of Paphos. The event finished with a delightful lunch at the Poseidon Taverna on the harbour side. June will be a little quieter, with only the regular monthly meeting on 21st and a run and lunch out on Sunday 29th. Contact us on e-mail address: paphclassics@gmail.com Phone: 99791872 Or view our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Paphclassics and website: www.paphoscvc.com for regular updates and details of events.

A Local Solution for a Global Issue Celebrating their 1st year anniversary at the Pano Akourdaleia Herb Garden Farmers’ Market. Born of an idea by herbalist Caroline Evans to provide a vibrant space whereby local growers and consumers can meet face to face. With her husband Clement Rhein they run the market with a strict “no junk, no candy floss, what you see is what you get” policy to ensure the quality of the produce. The Farmers’ Market started a year ago in the charming and relaxing Herb Garden of Pano Akourdaleia. Gradually it grew from just a few producers to a now full house, with a buzzy atmosphere and amazing quality produce. So, what is a farmers’ market and why visit? A farmer’s market is a place where like-minded people come together. Where people that believe in a better way of living, people that care for the quality of their food, where their food has come from and how it has been produced, people that care about and support their local community of farmers, people who are great cooks and food enthusiasts wanting to share knowledge and learn new ways of living healthily. The Farmers’ Market is indeed primarily about the people. It is a great outlet for both sellers and buyers to come together in good taste and good health, but the concept stretches to the bigger picture, to sustainability. The number one aim of the Pano Akourdaleia Herb Garden Farmers’ Market is sustainability from every angle: • Sustainable farming: Produce that is farmed on a small scale using natural means only, without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides or genetically modified organisms. These unnatural components of farming are not needed to produce healthy vegetables, fruits and animal produce nor are they needed to cultivate a healthy farming environment. In fact, they pollute our environment, damaging and destroying our soils and ecosystems, sometimes in irreversible ways. With sustainable organic farming, soils become increasingly fertile with every passing growing season and the ecosystem increasingly resilient. • Sustainable logistics: Only Local produce that has not travelled across the world can be found at the Pano Akourdaleia Herb Garden Farmers’ Market, reflecting minimal carbon foot prints. Fruits and vegetables that can grow in Cyprus should always come from Cyprus and not from around the globe. Why does this happen? For consumers to access out-of-season produce. However, dieticians and nutritionists agree that consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables is a healthier habit for the body. As our external environment changes throughout the year, so our internal environment (inside our body) also changes as it adapts. Consequently, Mother Nature provides us with what we need when we need it. So always buy local and seasonal vegetables and fruits! It is better for your health and for the planet. • Sustainable economy: Buy directly from the producer, cutting out the middle man, aka “Mr Supermarket”. Supermarkets are driving the farmers produce prices down due to their bulk buying power, therefore affecting the farmer’s standard of living. Where else can farmers sell their goods? The aim of the Farmers’ Market is to bypass the middle man enabling produce to always be sold at a fair price for all. •Sustainable state of mind: the Farmers’ Market is a place where like-minded people meet and share all kinds of interest. It is a social melting pot for “know how”, where visitors may taste certain food from producers and exchange recipe ideas, health benefits, growing and preparing methods and more! With the comfortable and relaxing onsite coffee shop providing healthy homemade drinks such as herbal teas, ice tea and lemonades as well as its famous gluten-free cakes, there’s no better place to exchange ideas with other visitors, soon to become friends. Stall holders are forever looking to evolve and better their already popular products. The gluten-free range for example is becoming more and more popular amongst producers, now offering whole gluten-free pies, tarts, bread, cakes and even scotch eggs! So feel free to express your thoughts and feedback to the team of farmers, growers, brewers and bakers up here. You can also order these in advance directly from the producers, just be sure to take their contact details when you come up! So, come along and visit us on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00am to 2:00pm and don’t forget to bring your own recyclable bag, containers, egg box etc... We also have a farmers and crafters quarterly market whereby we invite talented craftsmen and women to share their homemade productions with you as well. For more information or if you have produce and would like to join the joyful team and book a stall, call Clement on 96425879 or Caroline at the herb garden on 99993412. You can also visit the facebook group page for the latest updates and exciting information on what our dear producers have in store for us that Sunday: www.facebook.com/ theherbgardenfarmersmarket or for more information on what’s on at the herb garden: www.facebook.com/groups/heavenonearthherbals The Pano Akourdaleia Herb Garden Farmers’ Market, a local solution for a global issue!

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ATOM EXTERMINATORS LTD

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

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.

ALPHA CARPENTRY & JOINERY

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

THE COMPLETE PROPERTY SOLUTION

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.

THE TIMBER SPECIALISTS

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

TG CARPENTRY SERVICES

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

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.

STONE REPAIRS AND CLEANING

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

POOL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

All Inclusive Monthly Pool Cleaning by Fully Qualified, Insured and Legal Staff. Water Testing with Lovibond Photometers. Summer/Winter Tariffs. Home Tuition Available. Call Lynn on 99 259433 for quote or email deep.bluepools@yahoo.com

UNISEAL – THE BRITISH WEATHERPROOFING COMPANY

The Exterior Coating, Damp Proofing and Roof Specialists. Offering FREE SURVEYS and QUOTATIONS. Only fully qualified British Tradesmen, the highest quality Workmanship and products all guaranteed. Please call FREEPHONE 8000 0016 or 26 93 42 45 www.unisealcyprus.com

CLEANING, GARDENING, HANDYWORK

British couple for one off business or regular cleaning, gardening and general maintenance. Key holding service and check-up on property available. Paphos and general area. Contact Billy and Alice on 96 738416.

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

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

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

WANTED LEAVING CYPRUS?? Cars bought for Cash 99 315649.

LUXURY VILLAS FOR ‘HOLIDAY LETS’.

Don’t let your investment sit empty, generate an income! For FREE website advertising & further information please contact E-mail: jane@golfholidaylets.com

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

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

DIVA UNISEX HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON

Haircut, Blowdry and Deep Conditioning Treatment - Normally €40 now €25. Fully trained and qualified hairdressers. Tel: 99 423207 for your appointment.

HAIR @ HOME (YOURS OR MINE)

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

To Advertise Here Send: Your advert clearly written including €10 for 30 words inclusive of VAT per month. Extra words are chargeable at € 0.25 each.

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CLASSES/LESSONS FREE BADMINTON Emba Badminton Club are pleased to announce the formation of their junior coaching sessions, every Saturday between the hours of 10am and 12 noon. These sessions last for one hour and are for children between the ages of 6 - 10 years of age. All equipment is supplied, all you need is gym shoes. The seniors membership list is now closed, however, people who wish to join our badminton club can ask to be put on the waiting list. For more information please ring Don on 96 537191.

Payment must be included with order.

Post your advert to PO Box 62068, Paphos, 8060 or call direct to our office at Marias Loizidou 24A, Paphos, 8047. Deadline 15th of every month.