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November 2014

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Upfront Festive decorations going up and a noticeable change in the weather signal sure indications that Christmas is just round the corner. With Christmas in mind there are lots of ideas on how to get into the spirit of the season in this month’s issue. If you’re stuck for something to do in the coming weeks there are plenty of events on page 8 including Christmas Fairs, shopping trips and dinner/dances. Look out for the Remembrance Day services too.

We have had a lot of good feedback about the Wow Cyprus Guide (see back page) which is available for I-products and are happy to announce that it should be ready for android later this month. Also the www.wowcyprus.tv site is receiving favourable comments and some lucky, fully paid up advertisers will be included on the opening page of this site. Another bonus for advertisers will be free inclusion in the directory on www.grapeinecyprus.com. Honey Buzzard Photographed by Robert Peterson

Contents News & Views

2- 9

Food & Drink

10 - 12

Homelife

13 - 18

In Colour

19 - 22

Market Place

I would like to welcome John Palmer to the Grapevine team. John is a retired pig farmer from the UK who has taken up painting since coming to Cyprus. He has a satirical sense of humour and the quirkiness of painting pigs instead of people! A reminder to all our valued advertisers: we close for two weeks over Christmas & New Year (yippee!!!) and our printers also close for several days, so we are obliged to put forward our deadline date for January’s issue to Monday 8th December. If you want to send your ads or articles for December and January together and get both months out of the way, feel free. Back next month,

Out & About

24 - 25

Wellbeing

26 - 37

Smalls Grapevine Information

38 below

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Bags of Space by Barbara Strain

Remember the good old days? Days when air travel was comparatively luxurious. There were comfortable seats with antimacassars and pillows. There would be a choice of menu; I even remember when we had a printed menu and food was served on china plates with real cutlery. And, for your convenience, your ticket included 20-30kg of luggage in the hold. Plus a list of acceptable carry-on items that included an overcoat, a handbag and an umbrella or walking stick as well as a reasonable sized bag or two. How things have changed. Most of us have to juggle about in our attempt to get a combination of convenience and price when we travel by plane. It’s hard to balance arriving at Luton in the middle of the night against a more expensive airline going to Heathrow. If you are taking a suitcase or two you have to do the mathematics involved in paying extra for that and maybe a ‘legroom seat’ on a budget carrier, against the all-inclusiveness of a ‘normal’ airline. That said, I see that Aegean now offer seats on a ‘GoLight’ basis, which excludes checked-in bags unless paid for separately. Back in the day I would always request extra legroom seats, even on the more expansive seating plans. You have to hand it to the pack-‘em-in brigade in that there is enough room for bums on seats. Well, just about. The competition for our bookings is so furious that cutting cost, even at the expense of convenience is the current best option. Can you bear to wait in Athens or Frankfurt for a few hours? You may find that you can book on a flight that will have reasonably comfy seats, a meal service and a free suitcase. Or perhaps you would prefer a sardine-can solution that gets you to your destination just as safely and in a fraction of the time, eating your own picnic. No-frills is ideal for those of us who can manage to travel light. In my experience it wouldn’t suit a family going for a week’s holiday with a teenage girl. Surprisingly, though, this option seems to appeal to wedding parties. Just how can anyone pack a meringue wedding dress into the one piece of carry-on luggage allowed on most flights these days?

The business of cabin bags can be really hard to follow. Not that the rules are difficult, it’s just that they vary so much between different carriers. The inventor of the charter tour, Mr Cook, has a policy that you are allowed one piece of luggage 55 cx 40 x 20 cm with a weight limit. That limit may be 5kg or 6kg depending on the particular computer printout you look at. On a recent journey our booking form stated 6kg, whilst the boarding card said five. Not that it mattered at Larnaca, since they didn’t check. Latecomer to the market, Mr easyHaji allows the same size, but an unlimited weight. Oh, and maybe a slightly larger bag, but that might have to go in the hold (at, I presume, no charge). Monarch has a similar size limit, but allows you to take two pieces up to that size in total and a total of 10kg weight. Ryanair’s passengers are allowed two pieces; 55 x 40 x 20 and one at 35x20x20, apparently with no weight restriction. Even the cost for a checked-in luggage to be carried in the hold varies between the competing airlines and there’s a possible range within each brand. Monarch may charge £10 - £27, easyJet £11 to £21 and Ryanair has a very complicated system which is ‘simplified’ by charges in Euro or Sterling being the same. So, with them, a checked-in bagsuitcase may cost you £35 or €35, depending on the currency of your credit card. Most of us these days have to count the cost of our travel. No more simply phoning the travel agent to get us on the next available flight. We have to do the sums, weigh the scales as it were . As I see it there are only two real alternatives, the private jet or staying home.

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Local news Leptos, Leader of the Pack

Leptos Estates, the leader for certificates of naturalization of foreign entrepreneurs and investors. Following its persistent efforts, Leptos Estates has managed to be the first to achieve the approval of the first certificates of naturalization of foreign entrepreneurs / investors, who qualified in respect of the new criteria for the granting of exceptional citizenship to foreign investors and entrepreneurs for joint investment scheme of more than 12.5 million euros. Mr. Paris Gabriel, General Manager of Leptos Estates stated that «our aim is to promote Cyprus as a very attractive destination and international business center. We are now able to attract foreign investors who are looking not just for the best but for also the most secure and rewarding destinations. The convincing presentation of our offer, Mr. Gabriel said, has created confidence to investors who were successful in their applications and have become the best ambassadors for Cyprus in their countries.

Orphean Singers ‘ Music from the Movies’ All Tickets Sold Out

We are delighted to report that the ‘Music from the Movies’ concert performed by the Orphean Singers at the Annabelle Hotel on Friday 17th October was a complete sell out. A massive ‘thank you’ to the Editor and her excellent team at Grapevine Magazine for their continuing support in publicising our concerts. Substantial donations will be going to various very worthwhile Charities thanks to our sponsors Akme Securitas, Aphrodite Rock Brewery, Blue Olive Bistro, Kamares Club, Avalon, Thorsten Quakernack 3D Global, the Annabelle Hotel and of course, the wonderful support from members of the public.

It is evident that the success of Leptos Estates to attract people from around the world, especially high income and business level individuals, is attributed to the great variety and excellent standard of its product, the high quality services offered and the presence of offices and representations in more than 80 countries worldwide. Leptos Estates product offering, stands out for its location, design, architecture and quality construction. Currently, the company has more than 350 property developments in Cyprus, the majority being located in the coastal and seafront areas of both Pafos and Limassol. Cyprus is now considered as «one of the top and most preferred destinations», with the Leptos Group being the leader in collective investments which have already attracted dozens of buyers and investors, thus contributing to the increase of the revenue of the Government, which regulates in the appropriate and rightful manner the citizenship rights.

The ‘Orpheans’ Last Christmas

The Orphean Singers Christmas Carol concert will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December at Stage One Theatre, Emba. We look forward to entertaining you at this ‘not to be missed’ event.

Photo: The new upmarket lifestyle project of Leptos Estates, Adonis Beach Villas.

VANISHING CYPRUS: Can Turkey be Trusted? by Andreas C Chrysafis

but will move on to cause havoc across Europe and go on to subdue countries nearby; countries that were once a part of the Islamic caliphate of the Levant and ruled by a caliph – a “successor” to the prophet Muhammad.

Dressed in black and with faces hidden, a dark evil force has arrived in our midst to instil fear and brutality the world has not experienced since medieval times. It is purely driven by a religious frenzy brainwashed and consumed by an insatiable anti-western hatred. Seeing the brutalities committed, one could say that it is not acceptable for humanity to remain passive on the face of those atrocities committed by evil thugs calling themselves the “Islamic State” (IS). It is not acceptable to remain impartial seeing the massacre of human beings. It is also not acceptable to watch on TV screens the beheading of innocent people by IS barbarian gangs. It is also not acceptable to play politics with people’s lives for geopolitical gains and certainly not acceptable to see women and young girls being gangraped, children slaughtered and a spree of beheadings of men in the name of a distorted style of Islam; only sick and purely evil minds can commit such ferocious atrocities! Yet it is happening on a daily basis. Unless this human virus is eradicated in the near future, IS will not stop in Syria or Iraq,

Meanwhile, entire villages simply capitulate under IS’s overwhelming power and are forced to convert to their style of Islam. Like a rolling snowball gathering size and momentum IS gathers fighters from village to village and also imports men and women as young as sixteen years old and brainwashed to accept martyrdom in the name of Allah. IS grows like poisonous weed. In fact they act like a storm of locusts devouring land and human lives under the very eyes of the world community. But what makes this gang different from all the others is how evil and how rich they are. It has been reported that they earn over one million euros per day from oil proceeds; add this to the 1.5 billion cash stash and one recognizes their cash power to attract killers for hire. The biggest income comes from selling oil on the black market, tax collection, hostage taking and other means. They also replenish their sophisticated armaments by picking up modern weaponry, tanks, arms and war machines abandoned by defeated Iraqi and Syrian armies. One hopes they will not lay their hands on chemical weapons, which they will use without hesitation. Once they succeed in securing a permanent and safe base in Syria or Iraq they will go on the offensive and spread their evil in major cities across Europe. One hides a stone among stones and men among men and so Jihadists will live among citizens abroad and triggered at any time to cause maximum havoc.

Unless they are prevented from establishing a safe base while cutting off the money supply and being kept on the run until they disintegrate as a force, they will continue with their distorted Jihad. There are 1.6 billion peace-loving Muslims in the world and the vast majority certainly do not seem to condone such barbarous behaviour. The question that haunts the mind of reason is: Where do these people keep their billions? Which are the banks that collude with them? Which companies or governments purchase oil from them on the black market? Which routes do they use to sell the stolen oil? Who are the merchants of death that provide them with weapons and supplies? Why do Western Powers condone the activities mentioned and pretend to act as whiter than white? Meanwhile Kurdish fighters are being slaughtered but also proving to be a formidable resistance force. What they lack in weaponry they make up with a heroic fighting spirit, determined to protect their lands and freedom. The continuing fierce clashes in Kobane by men and women are an example of their determination. Out-numbered and out-equipped they persist but a hand-to-hand battle may ensue and a river of blood will then flow across Kobane. Kurdish commanders complain that the air support of the alliance seems unsuccessful in hitting their targets and they feel let down not getting the support they deserve. Abandoned they are quickly running short of supplies and have no place to turn to since Turkey does not allow them to cross into Turkey to replenish supplies. Unless the Kurdish forces make headway, thousands of people are destined to a brutal death at the hands of those barbarians.

Meanwhile, Turkey’s role and behaviour is a strange one! Since Erdogan’s rule, Turkey has been transformed into an autocratic state with hardly any allies or friends in the area simply because her word and promises are recognized as a “puff in the wind”. She considers Syria her staunch enemy and also Greece, Iraq, Israel, Iran, Egypt, Armenia, Cyprus and Lebanon. She has also a long hatred duel with the Kurdish nation (she does not recognize) and has also decided not to recognize the Republic of Cyprus, which it considers as an enemy of the Turkish nation. Yet this country Turkey, a NATO member since 1952 has been on the receiving end of military training, armaments, financial support and infrastructure. Since becoming a member of the EU Customs Trade Agreement in March 1995, her economy jumped in leaps and bounds mainly because 95% of all her exports and imports are dependent on lucrative EU markets; hence the sudden growth! Without access to EU markets Turkey would still be called today the “the poor man of Europe”. Under the present IS threat, Turkey as a NATO member state is expected to join the alliance and destroy the Islamic State. Her reluctance to act favourably has raised serious questions as to its loyalty to the NATO alliance. Was she simply making a fool of them all these years? Under political pressure - primarily by the US - she succumbed and agreed to help by providing a formidable tank force facing the town of Kobane. Cunningly, the lined up tanks have not moved an inch to save the Kurdish fighters or the civilians, instead she remained an observer watching the massacre.

What’s worse, she prohibits Kurdish people crossing over the Turkish border to help their fellow Kurds. But the icing on the cake is classic: in exchange for mobilizing Turkish troops she wants to see other NATO troops on the ground and the alliance continue with the war to topple her enemy - the Syrian regime. In fact Turkey wants to capitalize on this opportunity and declare war on Syria and legitimized by using the alliance as a front; a very cunning move indeed. Turkey’s loyalty and reputation is now in serious question. Refusing to take an active role to assist the alliance alongside Kurdish fighters and defeat IS militia suggests that she’s actually in support of the Islamic State to take over Kobane. Her inaction in assisting the allied forces offers grounds to seriously consider expulsion from NATO and also the reconsideration of Turkey’s entire EU relationship with the EU Customs Trade Agreement. Turkey cannot have it both ways. Without access to EU markets and massive American support Turkey will soon revert back to her “poor man of Europe” status. If she continues to believe that brute force, conflict and provocation is the way to power and prosperity instead of building bridges and consolidation, she will soon learn otherwise when faced with further isolation. Her recent military provocation against Cyprus’ Exclusive Sea Protection Zone has also triggered additional international condemnation and governments including Russia - are now wondering about Turkey’s trustworthiness. Can Turkey be trusted?

Andreas C Chrysafis Author – Writer – Artist www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisAuthor www.facebook.com/ACChrysafisArtGallery

Diary 0f events November

14 (Fri) The Pharos Arts Foundation. The Cyprus debut concert of the recently-formed Trio Apaches, presenting the exciting “La Mer Project” – a newly commissioned transcription of Debussy’s La Mer by the Royal Philharmonic Society Award winner, composer Sally Beamish. The concert will also include John Ireland’s Piano Trio No.2 as well as Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A minor. At The Shoe Factory, Nicosia. 15th (Sat) Christmas Bazaar. Supporting Cancer Patients Support. Kamares Club, Tala. 10am – 5pm. Stall holders will be displaying and selling their home made and imported products. There will be entertainment throughout the day and Father Christmas will be visiting at 3pm. Snacks and refreshment For further information call 99 387 311 or e-mail, mail@in-any-event.biz 15th (Sat) PARC Table top Sales to be held at Coral Star on main road facing Philippos Supermarket, Coral Bay area. 10am to 2pm. If you wish to book a table (€10 per table) please call Fiona on 96589430 or Jean 96219797 16th (Sun) Steni Farmers and Crafters Christmas Market 10am - 3pm held in the courtyard of Steni Village Museum. Come and join us for mulled wine, mince pies and a chance to win prizes! Supporting ‘Kivotos’ Therapy & Education centre for children with special needs. Fun & Music courtesy of Rock FM Road Show hosted by Joep & the Double Dutch Show. Tombola prizes gratefully received. For more details or to book contact Catherine from Island Sp’oils on 99104622 20th (Thurs) Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare. Christmas shopping trip to Nicosia. 7:30am – 6pm. Going to Marks & Spencer Strovolos, Ikea and Mall of Cyprus. Tickets are €15/person, non-refundable, full payment required at time of booking. 99.249497 or 26.946461. 22nd (Sat) International School of Paphos. International Winter Fair. 10am to 2pm, at the School. 29th (Sat) Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare Christmas Dinner & Dance. 7.30pm till late. 5th Floor Restaurant, with a delicious gala buffet incorporating turkey and Christmas pudding, fine wines (welcome drink and ½ bottle of wine/person included), Matthew Edmondson to sing and keep us dancing! Tickets are €30/person. Bookings confirmed by 7th November will pay only €28/person! Numbers are limited so please book now to avoid disappointment! For reservations call Joy at 99.249497 or 26.946461. 29th (Sat) A MUSICAL AFFAIR (Tina Chester & Teodoro De Castillo). ‘An Evening Song’ at Tala Church Hall 7.30pm, E10 advance / E12 door. Opera, Classical and Show Tunes. Tel: 99 956604. AMAboxoffice@gmail.com 30th (Sun) Christmas Fair – Supporting Friends Hospice, Paphos. Elea Estates, Geroskipou. 10am – 5pm. Arts and Crafts, Full Entertainment Programme, Father Christmas & Festive Fayre. For further information call 99 387 311 or e-mail, mail@in-any-event.biz 2nd December (Tues) Parc Quiz again venue @ Coral Star on main road facing Philippos Supermarket, Coral Bay. 7pm. Food & drinks available at very reasonable prices. To reserve a table at the monthly Quiz please call Fiona on 96589430

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

All the Fun of the Christmas Fayre Anglican Church of Paphos Stalls offering exciting products, musical entertainment, games of skill and chance, seasonal foods and a Grand Raffle. All of these will be found at the Grand Christmas Fayre in aid of local charities, organised by the Anglican Church of Paphos, on Wednesday 3rd December at the Monte Liza Wedding Venue, Mesogi Avenue, Paphos from 12 noon. Admission is 1 Euro for adults and children are free. This year, attractions include a Grand raffle with a first prize of 300 Euros and a variety of stalls offering local home-made preserves, pickles, cakes and baked products; Christmas decorations; gifts; craft items; books; plants; nearly new clothing at bargain prices; bric-a-brac; artwork by local artists and much, much more. There will be a range of traditional games of skill and chance to test your abilities and a large selection of hot, cold and seasonal foods will be available to tempt your taste buds. By popular request, from 1.00pm the Cyprus Police band will entertain in their inimitable style, playing your favourite Christmas tunes and songs and The Ultra Sound Show will provide music during the afternoon. All proceeds from the event are donated to a number of local charities. Last year 10,000 Euros, was raised on the day – an exceptional achievement considering the economic climate. With your help we can raise the same (or more) to give to these worthy causes. So come and enjoy ‘all the fun of the Christmas Fayre’.

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.

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

RegularS

Directory of Societies, Clubs, Groups and Regular Meetings Paphos

The Pajero Club of Paphos, www.pajeroclubofpaphos.com

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

The Royal British Legion, tel. 99 135894

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 British Guides in Cyprus, tel Michele 99-172549 Cancer Patients Support Group, Coffee Morning, tel. 26-654007 Cancer Patients Support, Craft Group, tel. 26-654007 Cancer Support Group & Info Help Line, tel. 97-760989 Chicago Bridge, tel. 26-937551 or 99-557829

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

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

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

PAPHOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

Cyprus Samaritans, tel. 77-777267, Freephone 80007773

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

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

Diabetes Support Group, tel. 99-861279

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

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

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

Coral Star Restaurant 10.30am Thurs, Coral Bay, Paphos

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

Tel. 24-652331

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

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

New Friends Coffee Morning,

Int. Evangelical Church, Larnaca,

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Larnaca, Tel. 24-651327

St Barnabas’ Anglican Church Limassol

Paphos International Sailing Club (PISC), www.pisc.org.cy 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. Scottish Country Dancing, tel. 99-298512 Tel. Derek on 96-612371 stbac@spidernet.com.cy Sequence Dancing, Tues Afternoons. Tel, 99-750332 or email www.stbarnabas-cyprus.com

Antidote Theatre Workshops, tel. 24-822677 or www.theatreantidote.com Arsenal Cyprus Larnaca, tel. 99-015699 Chicago Bridge Club, tel. 97-671192 Dhekelia Sailing Club, www.dhekeliasailing.com Duplicate Bridge, tel. 97-671192 Line Dancing, tel. 99-108391

GERMAN-SPEAKING LUTHERAN Church in Paphos

mgbennett1@yahoo.co.uk

Rubber Bridge, tel. 99-581827

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

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

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

Int. Christian Fellowship (East), Limassol

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

Pissouri Anglican Group

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

Steni Village Art & Crafts Group, Thursdays, tel. 99-175988 Stroke Association, Latin Parish Hall, 1st Saturday each month, tel. Brenda 99-804161.

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

Markets, Charity Shops & Car Boot Sales

Singles Sunday Lunch Club, tel. 99-754078

Paphos Area

Table Tennis, Thursday evenings, tel. 26-652763

Aladdins Cave Charity Shop, tel. 99-927452

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

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

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

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

Full Moon This Month November 6 th

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

Larnaca Area Marios Nicola Foundation, Xylophagou, tel. 99-541248 Paphiakos, Shop No.3, Larnaca, tel. 24-623494 © Grapevine • November 2014

Christmas Gifts for Foodies by Cherry Dobbins

As requested the suggestions are a month earlier than previous years. The ultimate chocolate gift must come from ‘Joulitta’. Handmade chocolates with flavours of Cyprus or more traditional centres. This place is not easy to spot. You will need to drive slowly and look hard but it is so worth the effort. Coming out of town along the Polis road, turn left immediately before the new Lidl’s shop. Joulietta’s is on the left hand side. It is immediately before ‘Be Beautiful’ and almost opposite ‘Medical Massage Therapy’. Joulietta, 16A Alexandrou Ipsilandi. Tel. 99 316 525. www.joulietta.com If you want to send gifts of chocolates to the U.K. go to hotelchocolat.com. Their chocolates are very good and they send items gift-wrapped. The German WMF shop, Elegance, have plastic kiddies’ place settings decorated as animals. The set includes a plate, bowl, drinking beaker, fork and spoon. The cost is €33,00 lakeland.co.uk also have some great gifts and hampers for foodie friends and relatives in the U.K. Many of them can include gift wrapping. There is a porcelain Camembert Baker with

recipes for £17.99 or a ‘chill core’ for £19,99. The latter slips into a bottle of wine to keep it chilled. They do ship to Cyprus quite quickly but it is only worth doing if you are going to do a lot of gifts from them. Gina has now retired so you will have to make up our own hampers. Choose less usual items from the supermarket to make it more interesting. Choose a cocktail recipe (see next month’s Grapevine) and give all the ingredients to make it. The supreme gift for a wine buff must be to rent a row of Bordeaux grapes. They receive vintage bottles and a personalised tour of the vineyard. This gift is available for a mere £159.97 from vintagewinegifts.co.uk Cooks always love a recipe book. Kyriakos Bookshop on the Polis Road has a good selection. There are three though that particularly appealed to me for great pictures and interesting looking recipes. ‘Quick Cook Food for Friends’ at €10.99 offers three ways of making each dish a 30, 20 and 10 minute method. Certainly a different idea. For cake makers there is ‘Annie Bell’s Baking Bible’ at €36.75, which has had some great reviews. Finally I can never resist recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi and this one includes meat

and fish recipes. It is called simply ‘Jerusalem’ and covers Middle Eastern cuisine from that part of the world. It costs €36.85 Elegance, on Ayios Pavlous, have, as usual, a great range of bakeware and serving dishes. At the moment there is a sale on with some great reductions. If you are interested you should shop soon before it finishes. If you want to know what to buy me and have a few hundred pounds sterling to spare… I will settle for a SousVide water oven. These cost in the region of £360.00 and are available from John Lewis in the U.K. But then I would also need a vacuum sealer which costs about another £100. The latter is also great for packing stuff for the deep freeze and storing your silver so that it does not blacken. It’s O.K. to wish…

Oktoberfest at Aphrodite”S Rock Brewery, Tsada by Jan Robinson

This family run firm, founded in 2010 held a second Oktoberfest recently, with over 300 attending. New beer ‘Rocktoberfest’ Southern German Marzan was the official beer of the Oktoberfest. Long trestle tables, shaded by courtyard trees from the sunshine, seated participants creating a friendly and lively atmosphere. Entertainment was provided by Raphael setting a party mood and the Sunset Band to end the day. Bar Tat (named to reflect the Company’s Yorkshire roots) was kept very busy, helped out by a second bar. Everyone enjoyed the Brewery’s full range of beers introduced by specialists from around the world, to suit all tastes from bitters to porters. Plus the only Cider brewed in Cyprus – ‘Sorella’ meaning sister with 5 varieties on offer. Blue Olive Restaurant manned a tasty food stall. Management and staff were very much in evidence, greeting customers and welcoming feedback on products and the day itself which is set to become a very popular annual event.

The micro-brewery is open 6 days a week from 12 noon, with lunch menu and a Happy Hour on several days from 6 – 7pm. Try the Aphrodite’s Rock Tasting Experience’ with a ‘Beer Paddle’ containing ‘Yorkshire Rose’, ‘Lian Shee’, ‘London Porter’, ‘ESB’ & ‘West Coast IPA, followed by a Brewery Tour. These bottled beers, and the cider range, are available for purchase from the Brewery Shop along with new lager; the Bohemian Style Pilsner. The next event is a Christmas Festival with carols from The Orphean Singers and festive stalls on 6 Dec. Please ‘like’ the Brewery’s facebook page for more info. Facilities: Car park, Outdoor Seating, Toilets, Child Friendly, Takeaway, Free Delivery, Group and individual bookings Contact: Address: off Polis Road, Tsada 8540 Tel: 26101446 Email: lm.cyprusbrewing@gmail.com Website: www.aphroditesrock.com.cy Facebook: wwwfacebook.com/AphroditesRockBrewingCompanyinfo Raphael: 96319893/96519386 Sunset Band: 96391931

Ilia the Persian Restaurant by Cherry Dobbins

Last month we got very daring and tried the new Persian restaurant, Ilia, that recently opened in Kato Paphos. We were not sure what to expect as The Persian Empire had collapsed about 330BC. It once reached Macedonia in Greece to the north, included Cyprus to the west and Egypt to the south and covered part of what is now Russia and Pakistan to the east. Ilia is attractively decorated with colourful wall murals and artefacts. In one corner at the front is a small stage for a violinist. This certainly adds to the atmosphere but for us, a group of over-sixties with hearing problems who wanted to converse, it was a problem. The battle was easily won by the musician and we settled for shouting at the person sat next to us. Seriously everyone else there was enjoying the music immensely and he got great applause. If music is not your ‘thing’ I suggest you go mid-week. The five of us wanted to try the meze so as to taste as may new flavours as possible. At €24,90 per person it is expensive but does give a great cross section of the dishes. The portions are also very large so take a hefty appetite with you. The first offering was a tray of dips and a basket of pitta bread. Each dip was very different in flavourings. One was based on spinach and yoghurt, another on aubergine and garlic whilst the third was composed of diced roasted vegetables in a chilli hot sauce. There was also a dish of olives with pomegranate, walnuts and

garlic. The latter was particularly stunning. A larger dish of what looked like a dip but tasted of chicken was served and more pitta bread arrived on request. The two vegetarians were then served a selection of vegetable dishes including roasted aubergine and mushrooms which they particularly enjoyed. A large platter of meat was served garnished with roasted tomatoes and chillies. There were two sizeable skewers of meat and four large pieces of chicken – a considerable portion for just three people. I first tried a section of the skewered meat. This was ‘koobideh kebab’ and made from minced beef and lamb. It had an unusual texture but was very tender. I preferred the second kebab of minced chicken that was highly spiced. The pieces of chicken had been marinated in different spices. It was yet another set of unusual flavours that I enjoyed. The meats and vegetables were accompanied by plates of chipped potatoes with a dipping sauce. The potatoes were so tasty on their own I ignored the sauce. Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing and in the midst of an onslaught of new flavours my taste buds were glad of a rest. The waiter seemed disappointed that we had not eaten everything and asked if we wanted to continue with more food. The answer was a resounding ‘Yes’, as we wanted to try as many new dishes as possible. Two vegetable dishes followed that were for the whole table. One was of mixed roasted vegetables

with a fried egg on top. It is a family joke that I will adore anything if it is topped with an egg and this dish did not let me down. The second vegetable dish was a very dark triangle; it looked like a piece of sponge flavoured with Marmite. It was made from pureed bread and vegetables with spices. No Marmite in there but we were divided on our opinion. Finally there was a dish of beef stew. This just melted in the mouth. It was dark, piquant and rich and accompanied by yellow and white rice. The Ilia is opposite the Almyra Hotel in Kato Paphos and so parking is not easy. Drop off your guests at the front door and then drive on and take the second turning left. (The first is a no entry). About 70 metres along on the left is a vacant plot. Once parked you can walk back down the first road to the restaurant. I have since come across an advertising leaflet for the Ilia which says there is free parking for customers. When you ring to book a table you could enquire. The telephone number is 26 95 0008. Apologies… last month I forgot to include the telephone number for Manzanillo which is 99 575 37

Freeze Ahead For Christmas by Cherry Dobbins

As you will probably have enough cooking to do in December, here are some recipes to freeze ready for the days you really do not want to cook anymore!

Smoked Salmon Straws

150g crème fraiche or sour cream 1 heaped tsp. Dijon mustard 200g shelled raw prawns (defrosted) 1 tbsp. salted capers, well rinsed (optional)

1 dstsp. Flour

100g crème fraiche (or sour cream or 100ml. cream)

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

50g butter

20g unsalted butter, melted

2 large egg yolks

For the cake 75g unsalted butter, softened plus extra for greasing

Strain the cooking liquid into a bowl as you will need this for the sauce.

250g puff pastry flour for dusting 50g grated Parmesan (or/and Gruyere) 50g smoked salmon trimmings, chopped very fine cayenne pepper – good pinch 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1tbsp. milk Turn oven to 190°C Mix together the cheese, smoked salmon and cayenne pepper Roll out the pastry into a 30.5 x 51cm.rectangle. Position the long side to face you and trim the edges. Scatter the cheese and smoked salmon over the top half of the pastry leaving a narrow border at the top.

For the streusel. 50g shelled pecan nuts (use walnuts)

For the mash – 1 ½ kg potatoes, peeled and diced

Cook the salmon and haddock in the milk with the bay leaf. On a low heat bring the milk to the boil and then allow to simmer for 4 minutes.

Go perfectly with pre-lunch drinks.

Apple and Sour Cream Cake

30g soft light brown sugar

125g caster sugar 2 medium eggs 150ml sour cream

Flake the fish coarsely.

200g S.R. flour

Make a béchamel sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan and then beating in the flour. Over a very low heat allow the roux to cook or a minute.

½ tsp baking powder pinch of salt 3 dessert apples

Take the pan off the heat and slowly work in the cider, making sure there are no lumps. Then add the cooking milk, mustard and the crème fraiche. Bring to the boil over a very low heat, stirring all the time with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps. You can use a balloon whisk if you prefer. When it boils allow it to simmer for another 3 or 4 minutes to cook the flour. Taste and check for seasoning. Mix in the flaked fish, prawns and capers. Allow to simmer another minute to cook the prawns. Put the fish into a 2.5Litre gratin dish. Leave the fish to cool as this will help prevent the potato sinking in.

Brush the border with the egg mix and then fold the bottom half of the pastry over the top half and seal the edges. Lightly roll the rolling pin over the pastry to flatten.

Heat the oven to 180°C. Butter a 20cm round cake tin and line the base with baking parchment or foil. To make the streusel, bake the nuts for 4 mins. and then when cool chop them. In a bowl mix together all the streusel ingredients to make a rough crumble. Set aside.

Cut the pastry, vertically into strips about 2cm. wide.

To make the cake. In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

Hold each strip with both hands and twist 5 times. Lay on a baking sheet and press the ends to stop them unravelling whilst baking.

Mix together the eggs and sour cream and then gradually beat into the creamed mixture. Sieve together the flour, baking powder and salt and then fold into the cake mixture with a metal spoon.

Bake for 12 minutes until lightly golden. When cool wrap well in foil and freeze. To serve unpack and allow to thaw at room temperature whilst the oven reaches 190°C. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes till crisp and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack and serve.

Fish Pie with Capers

1kg haddock and salmon fillets 250ml full cream milk 1 bay leaf Salt and black pepper

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender and then drain well. Warm the cream and butter with some salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes beating in the cream and butter to make a smooth mash. Beat in the egg yolks. Spread the mash over the fish and fork into furrows. When cool wrap and freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Leave at room temperature whilst the oven heats to 200°C. Bake for 45 mins, until the top is golden and crusty.

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Peel, core and thinly slice half the apples.

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Pour half the cake mixture into the tin and level. Scatter over half the streusel mixture and then the sliced apples. Spread over the remaining cake mixture. Quarter and thinly slice the remaining apple and arrange on top of the cake. Sprinkle over the remaining streusel mixture. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 75 to 90 mins. Check with a skewer for a moist crumb. If the cake brown too quickly cover with a layer of baking parchment. When cool wrap tightly in cling film and then in foil before freezing for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

East to West Charity Bike Ride A former cancer patient will make the trip across Cyprus on his bike from Yialousa, Apostolos Andreas - the most easterly point in Cyprus- to Paphos, via Kyrenia, Morphou, Polis, Fontana Amorosa the most westerly point of Cyprus.

“As I waited to have the surgery,” he recalls, “I remembered the riding that I had decided to do to financially support cancer patients. What a tragic irony that now I was myself a cancer patient, “he said.

(Note: This interview was given to from Julian Buckland to Cyprus News Agency and has been translated in English exactly as it has been published)

“When I woke up from the anaesthesia I asked the doctor if I could go cycling. The doctor assured me that in six weeks I would be completely ready to go back into my favourite bike.

He has committed himself to cycle in 3 days from Yialousa, Apostolos Andreas to the small harbour of Kato Paphos in order to raise money to support the charity group “The Friends’ Hospice” Paphos. This is Julian Buckland of Britain who has been living in Cyprus for the last five years.

I was very emotional and I vowed that despite the physical difficulties after such a surgery and a kidney less I would cycle in order to support financially other cancer patients who are treated free of charge through the organization “The Friends’ Hospice” Paphos and who were not as lucky as I was”.

Mr. Buckland revealed to CNA that he himself faced a health problem as he had being diagnosed with kidney cancer and was operated on last July .Even with one kidney left, he said he is going to do the cycle ride after a painful operation to support the charity group “The Friends’ Hospice” Paphos. The Charity provides palliative care to patients for free at the final stage of their lives and simultaneously provides support to their relatives. The majority of people hospitalized are Cypriots while the charity supports all nationalities and religions without discrimination.

After the six weeks of recovery Mr. Buckland started his dailies workouts.

Julian Buckland came to Cyprus when he served as an engineer in the British Forces and he decided that he would like to live here with his wife Josie and their four children who went to schools here. For many years he was a bike rider and had taken part in cycling races in the countries working with his department. Mr Buckland decided to support the charity organization ‘The Friends’ Hospice” Paphos cycling from Apostolos Andreas Yialousa to the port of Kato Paphos within three days, covering a distance of 360 km with the aim of raising funds to support the organization.

On the second day he will cover the distance of 126 km, reaching from Kyrenia to Polis Chrysochous and the third and last day from Polis will go to Kato Paphos Harbour via Fontana Amorosa, Laura bay and Ayios Georgios.

While he was planning and did daily workouts for cycling, life had a surprise for him. One day he visited his doctor for a routine exam. While he was waiting for the results of the tests his personal physician announced him that he was suffering from cancer.

The cycling tour will take place from 14 to 16 Νοvember 2014. “Everyone can contribute to this effort with any amount,” he said, emphasising that what happened to him is a lesson for us all. “You can never be sure. Each one of us can be affected by cancer, “he said. According to the schedule the first cycling day starts from Apostolos Andreas in Yialousa and will finish in Kyrenia covering a distance of 159 km by bike.

Mr. Buckland said that he is determined to stretch himself to the limit. “Sometimes,” he said “it hurts as I cycle.” “I believe in my heart that it’s worth the effort,” he said and he has invited all those who may interested to support financially this effort to contact the organization “The Friends’ Hospice” Paphos by phone at 97789590 or e-mail: mail@paphoshospice.org. Julian’s progress and training can be followed on his FACEBOOK Page “East to West Charity Bike Ride”

Climate in Cyprus by Barbara Strain

Precipitation Another key element for gardeners, especially in Cyprus, is precipitation. Whether falling as snow or rain, this is highest in the Troodos range and least on the Central Mesaoria Plain. Again, Nicosia gets the harshest treatment with the least rainfall. The west tends to be the wettest of the coastal areas. Snow can fall regularly on the mountains over 1000 metres, during the period of December to April. More importantly to farmers, especially those with fruit trees, hail storms are frequent, especially at higher altitudes, during the winter and can do considerable damage.

Altitude Citrus trees and date palms are examples of plants that are best grown at lower altitudes, with citrus doing best up to 600 metres. Deciduous fruit trees, on the other hand, tend to do best when they are grown where the winters are cold. Traditionally, plums, cherries, nectarines and apples are

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grown in the villages of the Troodos range. This does not necessarily mean to say that you cannot grow them successfully in gardens at lower levels. Recent developments and new cultivars have produced early-cropping varieties. One example is the Anna apple, which is grown now even at sea level.

Locality The position of your garden may dictate what you can grow successfully. For example, bananas are grown commercially only in small areas of the Paphos District. This is not by accident; the milder, wetter winters and less harsh summer makes this the ideal location. That does not mean that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow a banana plant in your garden in Limassol, but you are less likely to be successful. However, frosts will kill banana plants, so if your garden is at an altitude where frost is likely, it is best to forget this particular option. Historically, most Cypriot villages developed slightly inland. Coastal areas were used for grazing, rather than for crops. Recent trends, however, have led to prolific development along the seashore, so that many gardeners have to contend with the harsher conditions of the coast. Features of the coastal climate include increased salinity and strong winds. This is especially so on the west coast, where the prevailing north-westerly wind can be very strong in the summer time.

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

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Free Email Services by Barbarian

If you own a PC, a tablet, a laptop or a smartphone, then the chances are you use an Email Service. Email is a staple of the web. It’s one of the main things we use the internet for. Even if you tend not to use emails as a way of communicating with friends and family, you still need a personal address in order to log in to other popular services such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. You use email for online shopping, banking and as a reference point for lots of online services. Having free email accounts is a bonus and there are many services available, while vying for your attention with a variety of features and claims to ease of use.

Your email account may store a lot of sensitive information, so keeping cyber criminals out of your inbox is crucial. The best free email accounts have several layers of security surrounding your information. Phishing filters, secure login procedures, image blocking and automatic download restrictions all provide a virtual fortress around your email. Remember that security is more than just protecting your personal information. It’s also about protecting your computer. Secure email providers offer additional features such as virus scanners for attachments and spam filters to keep potential viruses and other malware off your computer.

Of course, all free email accounts give you the ability to send and receive emails. The best email services also provide features such as a calendar, instant messaging and mobile apps for your smartphone. Another thing to consider is the amount of storage a free email service provides. If you use your email a lot and archive everything you send and receive, you’d be well advised to get as much storage as possible. Also consider the attachment size limit. If you send emails with large attachments, make sure you pick a free email provider that can handle your files.

Because our lives are so intertwined with our online services, not being able to access your email is a problem that needs to be solved immediately. The best free email services have help and support resources available, including password recovery services and customer service via email or phone.

If you’re a heavy email user, you know that business and personal emails, newsletters and offers pile up, and it can be difficult to decide what email you need to read right now, what can wait and what you can just delete. The best email hosting services allow you to set up filters and folders to better handle the stream of incoming mail, and some even automatically sort emails based on your past habits.

Gmail offers strong security features, custom themes and integrated video chat. However, you cannot create any aliases and Google has discontinued its RSS support. It is regarded as the most secure and user-friendly email service on offer.

The main purpose of having an email address is to stay in contact with people in your address book. While it seems like a basic feature, the composition tools should not be taken for granted. It’s important to look for a text editor complete with spell check. You should also be able to change your signature, font and indentation. The best email services allow you to open an external window for composition so you can refer to a previous email message while you write.

The services that come out on top in many surveys are Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo Mail. Although the glory days of America Online are in the quickly fading past, AOL mail is still a hard-hitting contender in the free email marketplace..

Outlook is optimized for mobile use and Windows 8. It also connects well with your social media. There is no IMAP support or video chat. Outlook is an excellent free email service that lets you integrate your social media and access your other email accounts all in one place. Yahoo uses strong phishing filters and security support from Norton. The ever-present ads slow down your computer. No matter what email service you currently use, it’s always worthwhile taking a look at the opposition to see what they can offer.

Stage One…Where Live Drama Lives Stage One’s winter season continues with Treasure Island, a reworking of the famous tale by Robert Louis Stevenson. Writer Phil Wilmott has used the original but given it a massive twist. Director Caroline Harman Smith has twisted it even further to include some songs and a few surprises not envisaged by its prime author. Audiences can join in this romping tale of pirates, parrots, treasure and some down to earth fun. 3D Global Wealth Management sponsors this adventurous production. Dates: 1st to 6th December. Tickets: 12 euros, half price for children under 12. All performances start at 7.30. Book by telephone 9967737. from November 10th between 10.00 am till 1 pm.or by email boxoffice@ stageonetheatre.com or visit the box office at the theatre from Nov.10th.open between 10.00 am and 12 midday on Mondays and Fridays. An ideal anytime present for family or friends are Stage One’s Gift Vouchers. Who would not like a free ticket to a great evening’s entertainment? Vouchers cost 12 euros and may be exchanged for any Stage One production at any time. Buy some when you purchase your tickets at the box office. Think Christmas or birthday gift. Look out for Stage One stalls manned by our pink shirted team at major Paphos events throughout the year. Learn more about the company, book a ticket and see the display of photographs which will bring back your memories of some stunning productions from the past. In March Stage one entertains with ‘Holmes and the Ripper’ directed by Penny Cook, sponsored by Hammer Auction House. Yes the great sleuth himself is here in Emba, and in May another famous story ‘’39 Steps’ by John Buchan adapted by Peter Barlow is sponsored by Hammer Auction House and directed by Geoff Greavey. This play has been a West End hit for some years now and is a ‘must see’. Auditions for these are open to all so for dates and scripts contact Peter on 99984035 Stage One welcomes new members of any age especially those who can offer dramatic or technical skills. A Youth Group meets on Saturdays to encourage young members in dramatic arts. Club nights are held monthly for social interaction. More on all this from Caroline on 26911641

Save and Prosper –Tax & Money Saving Tips 4 Expats by Sam Orgill

With Euroland stuck in another recession, banks with no money, governments want more tax; cash is drying up and money is too tight to mention. Christmas is coming and a bright new world in the New Year. How can we save tax, save money, cut costs, get more and prosper in the year ahead?

Capital gains can be had from investment bonds but be sure the investment risks and charges don’t cost you more that the tax saving.

So what’s the good news? The ongoing recession may be looked back on as a depression. An era when everyone expects prices to fall so defers or delays purchases in anticipation of prices falling. We do this each year in the sales, but right now in Euroland this has a widen context impacting on consumer behaviour and hence business and jobs.

Review the tax liability of your assets and income. The way you hold assets and receive income can affect your tax charge. You may be able to reduce your tax on investment and saving income to nothing. Some compensation for lower spending power.

For the Cyprus property market this causes it to stagnate for those who wish to sell, and reinvest elsewhere. For new money coming in there are opportunities to invest low and make capital gains. Even in a depression you can make money but the driver is saving money and tax. Money Tax Saving Top Tax Tips But how can you protect, save and prosper in today’s world? Here are ProACT’s top tips: Invest for capital gains. UK savings tax at 20% and Cyprus at 30% make the low interest rates from the banks even less worthwhile. Claim tax rebates on savings paid at source. By declaring worldwide income in your country of residence you can save tax charged at source elsewhere. Remember that if the holding is in your personal name or business name then tax is liable. There are ways to hold savings to avoid personal tax that don’t need to cost allot of money and give you tax savings.

Property and share equities provide a great source of capital gains, especially if you buy low. Consider Private equity investment in small business for capital gains and income.

Property rental income is taxable in the country where it arises. So review and ensure you hold your property rental asset in such a way as to minimise any tax. Especially relevant with the changes in UK property holding rules for expats coming into force in April 2015. Review and Act now. Make a Will that keeps the family in control and avoids fixed fees up to 10% of your Cyprus assets. Consider Worldwide probates and Wills. Assets owned outside Cyprus can require additional probate procedures, expense and delay if Wills are not organised and prepared in the most cost effective way to save you money. Save inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is charged on an estate at death. Cyprus has great rules with 0%. What’s there are ways to have worldwide assets settled under a Cyprus Will Trust. This could save you 40% tax on your estate that family can share. Give it away. By gifting property or financial assets to family you can save

An Englishman’s Home Is His Castle Now unless you’re extremely wealthy, this old saying is probably not literally true, but it does remind us of the importance we place on our home, our personal space, our refuge from the outside world and how valuable it is to each of us. That is a value that can’t be clearly defined nor measured in emotionless numbers.

It’s about owning a little bit of space that is yours and yours alone. It’s why we so often hear that even though a claim for goods stolen during a burglary is handled perfectly promptly and fairly with all goods replaced, the house doesn’t feel the same anymore. The knowledge that predatory strangers have violated your space is far harder to get over than the loss of the 42” telly and the surround sound system. For this reason, we have been looking at how we can help home owners to prevent burglary in the first place, as well as arranging the best home cover and helping them with their claims should the worst happen. We are delighted to announce that we will be teaming up with AKME Securitas (www.akmesecuritascyprus.com) to offer a package that provides the highest levels of physical security as well as traditional home insurance. It is already clear from our discussions that AKME and TopQuotes are cut from the same cloth, both believing in obtaining and maintaining the proper licences and authorities to trade and priding ourselves on offering unique and top class products. AKME Securitas Cyprus Ltd is registered with the chief of police department (Nicosia) as required by Cyprus law and when operating in the UK was an SIA approved contractor with the UK Government. AKME is also an approved overseas contractor with the UK Government… TopQuotes was the first intermediary to represent all the top UK and Cypriot insurers and we are very proud that we are still the only British firm licensed by and registered with the Cyprus Government’s Superintendent of Insurance in Nicosia. Nothing less than total professionalism is accepted throughout both companies. Whenever your next insurance renewal is due, contact TopQuotes and experience a new level of service. Our offices are situated on the Polis Road in between Papantonio 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 For a quick quote visit our brand new website www.topquotes.com.cy

inheritance tax, property transfer taxes, and income taxes on rental income. There are ways to do this and for you to retain some control through the family. In business? Get your business on line with an E-commerce website that makes you money. With a simple merchant service you can take card payments on line saving time and expense collect income – plus your shop is online 24/7 Pension changes in UK mean next year the whole pension fund can be drawn from April 2015. As a Cyprus tax resident this should allow you to draw pension lump sum with a little as 5% income tax paid. Then you can lock the money away from taxable pension income in coming years. Free Review - Pay Less Get More Year-end UK and Cyprus Income & Saving Tax payments are now due by January 15. ProACT are reviewing client’s income and capital to find ways to pay less tax now and get more cash back rebates for 2014 and 2015 and on Family Assets in death. It has been a tough year for everyone - Review your will, pension, savings, investment, pension and property income to ensure you pay the minimum or no tax, avoid currency and investment losses. Review your Wills to avoid inheritance tax and to make sure you are not tied into fixed Cyprus probate fees and can settle assets outside Cyprus at low cost with the family in control. ProACT Partnership offer professional UK legal, accounting & tax services including free reviews of all expat living abroad tax issues and can help save and prosper to get more from your money for expatriates living and working abroad. Tel 26 819 424 info@proactpartnership.com

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Increasing Cultural Tourism Apollon Artists is pleased and proud to announce the launch of the Apollon International Chamber Music Festival in November 2014. The AICMF will take place over four nights, from 7, 8, 9 and 10 November, in the beautiful and luxurious surrounds of the five-star Annabelle Hotel in Paphos. Festival Director, Saskia Constantinou explained “Our mission is to foster a greater appreciation of classical music in the Mediterranean region by presenting performances featuring world-class musicians in beautiful surroundings, while emphasizing the development of a broad based, sustainable audience through education. After many years in the music profession, as a musician, promoter and broadcaster, and not least of all as a mother, I realise more than ever the importance of sustainable audience development for future generations. To this end, there will be educational concerts in the mornings for students. Classical music is deemed by many to be elitist and there is a worldwide struggle to find alternative ways of encouraging people to concerts. In the Festival, we have tried, together with Artistic Director Yuri Zhislin, to create a concert atmosphere where both the audience and musicians feel they are sharing an evening of music together – where everyone is comfortable and relaxed. The aim is to make attending a classical music concert attractive to new audiences, while simultaneously presenting chamber music of the highest quality to the discerning listener. ” Yuri Zhislin has compiled four superb evenings of chamber music, including works by Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Piazolla. Zhislin explained “Through the programming, we have strived to meet a wide range of musical tastes, from traditional quartets, to both smaller and larger ensembles and have designed it to appeal to judicious, regular concert-goers while hopefully enchanting and enticing newcomers. I’m naturally delighted to be working with so many renowned, internationally acclaimed musicians including violinist Natalia

Lomeiko, violist Lise Berthaud, cellist Kyril Zlotnikov and pianist Charles Owen.” Apollon Artists, as an international company has maintained its perspective by collaborating with tour operator Top Kinisis. “We are immensely grateful to Vice-President Elena Tanou,” explains Saskia “for her interest, enthusiasm and unstinting support of our project. She, and her company contribute a high level of professionalism to the island through their industry, and we are honoured to be associated and collaborate with Top Kinisis. We deem it very important for Apollon Artists to develop and elevate the level of cultural tourism. This task is undoubtedly made much easier with the exceptional calibre of artists who visit the island. We firmly believe that Cyprus has far more to offer than sun and sand – in addition to the many UNESCO World Heritage sites, we have varied and wonderful scenery, enormous historical wealth and of course, we are a friendly nation.” Vice President of Top Kinisis Elena Tanou reiterated the importance of cultural tourism. “In these economically challenging times, it is essential for companies to increase their marketing strategy to include diverse and possibly untapped markets. Culture naturally encompasses so many aspects but special interest tourism is an area which we hope, together with Apollon Artists to further develop and expand. We are not only targeting the international markets but hope that our local population will also take advantage of the excellent packages on offer. If everyone takes just one friend to experience something new, we will have achieved our goal of opening possibilities.” For further information and bookings, log onto the website www. apollonartists.com or email info@apollonartists.com

Liquidity is Key by Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

Once an investor retires and stops earning a salary the risk profile of their portfolio will usually be altered to incorporate less volatile asset classes than traditional equities. A few low volatile asset classes are typically ‘boutique’ in nature. Historically assets such as property; with profits funds, traded endowments, and alternative strategies provided returns over cash with lower volatility than traditional assets such as equities. These types of assets provided the backbone of many retiree portfolios. Due to the economic crisis that ensued in 2008 some of these assets fell in line with other markets yet others remarkably managed to keep delivering steady growth to the relief of the investor. Whilst this has helped keep portfolio values from falling steeply, it brought with it other problems.

By all means use a mix of low volatile funds for non stock market related exposure but do not ignore traditional markets as whilst they are inherently more volatile they are easily turned into cash. Look for long standing household named stocks and corporate bonds that pay a dividend and that long term should weather market fluctuations. Please note that this is a general view and cannot be taken as advice as each individual had differing investment objectives and also the timing of purchasing certain assets is important, so please consult with your advisor. 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

Many funds from household names through to more specialised companies were forced to either suspend trading in the shares /units of their particular fund or they implemented clauses that were within the prospectus allowing them to prohibit redemptions or in the case of with profits funds introduce massive penalties for withdrawals until such time as the managers felt that the economic climate had or was about to improve. Regardless of the performance of the asset this created immense problems for those investors reliant on their investments for income. The situation; while much improved; still continues today with some assets being suspended particularly where the underlying assets are not easily turned into cash (illiquid). Where previously liquidity was factored into a portfolio by way of the amount of time it takes to turn your investment into cash (how often the asset could be traded) there was little emphasis put on the possibility of the asset being frozen. Diversification has always been prudent when choosing what to hold in ones portfolio but this was across different economies, sectors and investment types, liquidity was also considered but on the basis of the frequency of trading dates. Now we must also look at any future likelihood that our holdings may be suspended. Traditionally a portfolio in the region of ₤250,000 or less would have been invested across a range of funds to achieve the diversification that would be unlikely to be met by buying individual shares, fixed interest stock and other assets. This was based on years of study on how to optimise the return of a portfolio against the inherent risk of the assets held. Much emphasis was put on the way each asset moved against the other assets held (non correlation) or whether those assets moved in tandem with others (correlation). Recent times have shown that the world has become so small in financial terms that what happens at one side of the globe more than not affects all others parts of it. So where am I going with this? Diversification can still be achieved by including some non collective types of investment within the portfolio alongside funds, assets such as Corporate Bonds and gilts or other denominated sovereign debt and well considered blue chip stocks. These assets can be turned into cash on a daily basis. (Please note that this is not investment advice as currently care must be taken if considering any form of fixed interest due to the strong possibility of a hike in interest rates in some economies) In addition, for exposure to mainstream markets look at funds that are traded daily, this is not always possible for certain sectors but for standard equities and fixed interest funds there are plenty of daily traded ones around. © Grapevine • November 2014

Will You or Will You Not? By Mark Tilden

It is so nice to hear the population of Cyprus breath a collective sigh of relief. What about I hear you ask? Surely you’re not all still thinking about Richard not winning some Baking Competition in the UK ? No, seeing that I have not deserted you and that I am back to give you more words of wisdom and advice on the subject of British and Cypriot Wills and Probate. The average Briton now delays making a Will until they are 72 years old according to a recent survey by Remember a Charity. Only three in 10 people in the UK actually have a Will and many of us simply don’t write a Will at all in spite of this being an age of increasingly complicated financial affairs, complex family dynamics and people moving between countries. The lack of engagement or willingness to arrange our affairs is somewhat surprising given the difficulties that can arise if matters are not dealt with and how these may affect the passing down of wealth to your children and through generations. What’s left for the children if no Will is in place? Should you pass away without a Will in place, the intestacy rules dictate how your estate is distributed. As of 1st October 2014, an intestate s surviving spouse (or a same sex registered civil partner) receives a legacy of up to £250,000, including all personal goods and half the balance. The deceased s children share the other half outright at adulthood, i.e. 18 years old. If children are born to unmarried parents, the children are automatically entitled to receive a proportion of the deceased’s estate but the surviving unmarried parent is not. As a consequence, the surviving parent may be forced to bring a claim against the estate by using the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 legislation. This can be avoided if the parents of the child have a Will drafted. Families with step children or children from more than one relationship cannot rely on the intestacy rules to achieve their wishes and need to prepare Wills to ensure these are reflected.

How old is old enough to inherit? The intestacy rules provide for children to receive their inheritance at the age of 18. This may be too young for some individuals and their parents may consider 21, 25 or even later to be a more appropriate age. A Will is a useful device for postponing an inheritance beyond 18 years. This can be done either by simply increasing the age or by building in flexibility through the use of trusts. A discretionary trust, for example, enables the trustees to decide at what age a child should inherit and payments could be staggered over time as and when money is required. Protecting wealth through generations With an increasingly aging population, parents often plan to pass their wealth down to the next generation during their life time. This can be done by a simple outright gift or by creating life time trusts for the benefit of future generations. By passing on wealth earlier rather than waiting until a parent has passed away, planning in this way can ensure that the next generation is able to utilise and invest the money far earlier than would otherwise be the case. It also has the added advantage that the value does not form part of the parent’s estate for inheritance tax purposes, provided the assets have passed to the next generation and the parent has survived seven years having made the gift. Be wary of excluding children from your Will An increasing number of wealthy individuals have reportedly decided not to provide for their children in their Wills, although they may have gifted substantial amounts to them during their lifetimes. A recent survey by Skipton Financial Services also suggested that more than one in five parents believe their children have already had their share of inheritance during their lifetime and consequently did not feel the need to benefit them again in their Wills. However, there are an increasing number of adult children bringing claims against their deceased parents’ estates where they have been excluded from a Will and parents should take advice before adopting this route. Whilst you have the right to leave your estate to whomever you choose,

disgruntled children who were financially dependent on their parent prior to death would be likely to have a successful claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. It is therefore important that you seek legal advice – from a properly qualified Lawyer - when considering generational wealth planning, regardless of whether you are planning to include or exclude your children. And remember, I have talked here about UK Inheritances and the rules if you are UK resident or domiciled. The rules and procedure is fraught with more pitfalls if you have property here in Cyprus and leave no Will. The cost of making a valid Cypriot Will is €225.00 for a single Will and €350.00 for a mirror (husband and wife type) Will. In both cases Stamp Duty needs to be paid of €18.00 per Will. If you require any further information or you wish me to visit you to discuss then please do not hesitate to call me on 96549826 or email mark11cyprus@hotmail.com

Health Issues The Healthy Mind Detox

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by Jane Scrivner

continued from the last issue of Grapevine.

DAY 4: Inject some Creativity into your Life

• Apply moisturiser if you don’t normally, and then turn off the light.

Do something different, swap things around and see how it feels. Get a new perspective.

Any of the above activities could make you look at your day completely differently. You may want to change things permanently, or you may decide to go back to normal. It’s up to you. But, for today, be different, be refreshing and inspiring.

• I get up at the same time • I have the same thing for breakfast • I go into my office • I have lunch • I finish at the same time every day • I go home • I watch TV • I make supper • I go to bed • I get up at the same time Sounds familiar? There is no room in there for any creativity. I know what happens and when it happens during my day, so I have no need to think about anything because it just happens that way! Now, if I was to change everything around — I would need to keep my wits about me in order to get everything done in the same length of time. Your day of change should be total. Everything you do should be done differently. Choose a day that would have been completely routine .and turn it topsy turvy: • Set the alarm earlier or later • Get out of the other side of the bed • Have your shower/bath before breakfast or after breakfast, whichever is not the norm

DAY 5: Talk to Yourself Today you must take time out to get to know your ‘self’ .You may think this is an odd idea. Surely you know everything about your ‘self’ that there is to know? This is true. But, as with anything familiar, you probably take your ‘self’ for granted. Every day you carry out tasks, jobs and roles. But how do you really feel about them? Have you listened to how your body feels? And do you know how you really feel about your diet, your figure, your mind, your exercise regime, your daily routine, etc., etc. What I mean about talking to your self is really listening to your self and then finding a response - starting a dialogue. We do lots of things that, if we took time to listen to our own response, we would not do or we would do differently. If someone calls and says they need your help to look after their children for a day - you immediately say ‘Yes, no problem’ If you stopped to think and listen to yourself you may have found that you have a very busy day and it would suit you better if you jointly decided on a solution/date/ entertainment for all the kids that meant everyone was happy. If you think you need to go to the gym to keep fit then you pack a bag and toddle off to your next work-out. But if you listened to your body you might find that it would rather wait until tomorrow. Your muscles will have had time to recover from yesterday’s workout and your mind will be much more energetic. Exercise now would be a trial — something you had to get through — but exercise tomorrow would be invigorating and a great tonic. (NB: Listening to your self should not be an excuse never to do the things you hate, but need to do!!! If you really listened you would know they had to be done.)

• If you don’t wear aftershave then put some on

Listening to yourself should also give you a much more in-depth understanding of how you feel about yourself. For the Healthy Mind Detox programme you need to start to listen to yourself in a slightly different way, a way that will get you into the habit of listening thoroughly in the future. You need to start writing to yourself— it really works and the letters will amaze you.

• Get the bus instead of taking the car, or take the car instead of the train

Write a letter to yourself about how you feel. Here’s an example...

• Buy tea on the way into work rather than coffee

I am really looking forward to the weekend but it seems as if I just get to Friday, collapse because I am tired and, before I know it, it is Sunday evening again — without me even noticing the weekend.

Wear a completely different outfit. If you normally wear dark colours then choose anything you have that is bright and vice versa. Wear trousers not skirts. Wear ties not bow ties. Wear cufflinks. Carry a handbag not a carry-all • If you normally wear make-up then go fresh-faced

• Take the stairs, not the lifts • If you normally have tea, then use herbal or make coffee instead • If you normally go to lunch then buy a sandwich to eat at your desk or bring in a packed lunch • If you call your friends in the afternoon then call them in the morning • Leave work later than normal or go earlier • Go a different route home • Eat out if you normally eat in, or cook something that you have never had before or get a friend to cook • Watch TV if you normally read, or read if you usually watch TV • Call your parents today instead of Friday • Do the weekly shop late evening instead of Saturday morning • Have a-bath before you go to bed or take a shower • Read a book or talk about the day instead of going straight to sleep 26 © Grapevine • November 2014

It would be nice to cancel everything and just rest. I know the pressure is to get things done, but sooner or later getting things done will turn into bare survival. I am tired and need to make time for me. Once you have written to yourself you should always give your body a chance to respond. This was the response that the individual felt her body would write as a result of receiving the letter above: This is good. I do need a rest but you don’t need to stop everything. What I would really enjoy is a session in a beauty salon — pedicure, manicure, bikini line — and top it all off with a glass of wine and a nice takeaway ...then I will be refreshed and feel as if I actually spent time on me. The result was that the relentless tussle she was having, between enjoying herself and not becoming exhausted, was simply resolved by taking the time to find out what would actually replenish her stocks. This meant that there was loads of space in her life to get on with other things — she had cleared the fug out of her head.

Health Issues

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Before you start You will need a quiet, warm room for an hour and a pad and pen. You may like to have a tape of relaxation music — make sure it is only music as lyrics are likely to interfere with your thoughts. Alternatively your relaxation tape may have a relaxation exercise sequence on it. In that case, you can simply follow the tape. If not, then follow the sequence below. Today you will be writing a broad-ranging letter, a letter that says to your ‘self’ how you are feeling, what you want, what’s causing you concern, and what is good — basically anything that is currently going round in your mind. In order to get the best out of ‘Talking to yourself’ you should always precede your session with a relaxation exercise. The whole process should take you no more than an hour but it is important to include the relaxation as you will get much more out of it. Relaxation and Deep Breathing • Lie in a comfortable position, with your back flat to the floor/bed/mat. Or, if you have back problems, place a cushion under your thighs and knees and this will naturally support your back.

DAY 6: Take a Perceived Risk Test your comfort zone and feel the thrill. If anything concentrates the mind it is a small dose of abject terror! Not only does it concentrate the mind but, as you go through the ‘my whole life flashed before me’ bit, you also get to take a long look at your-self and that is incredibly interesting. You find out so much about yourself and how you feel, how you react, in just a few small moments. Now, Healthy Mind Detox is not about putting you at risk — far from it. But it is about looking at things differently in order to clear your mind of the rubbish and keep the important stuff. Putting yourself through an extreme experience (with all safety measures observed so there is no actual risk) is a very good way to find out what is important to you. Perceived risks can be taken by going along to a place where there are professionals ready and equipped to take you through an extreme experience whilst observing all the correct safety rules and guidelines. They will also assess if you are fit and able to carry out the task without putting yourself in any danger. The risk is all in your head! The sorts of things we are talking about are:

• Place your arms loosely by your sides and let your legs flop open. Make sure your shoulders are relaxed and your neck straight.

• Parachute jumping

• To ensure everything is relaxed, start by scrunching every muscle in your body as tightly as possible, hold it for a count of four and then let everything relax into the floor.

• Flying

• To make sure that you are breathing correctly, simply relax your stomach muscles, inhale through your nose slowly and take in the air until it feels as if the base of your stomach is full of air. • Pause momentarily and then exhale through the mouth. •

When you can feel the air ‘in your stomach’ it shows you have relaxed your diaphragm muscle, which means your lungs have fully expanded and you have inhaled to full capacity. This may feel strange at first but it should soon become the normal way to breathe and you won’t need to think about it any more.

• Rock climbing • White-water rafting • Going on a balloon flight • Going on a glider • Holding an insect or reptile • Mountain biking • Cave diving • Bidding at an auction • Scuba diving

Writing your letter to yourself

• Public speaking

Now take your pen and write a letter to yourself. Be very honest. If you feel bad put all that in, and if you feel good put all that in. If you like something then say so and if you hate something then say so. Don’t try and interpret how you are feeling; just tell it like it is. Remember — no one will ever see this letter. It is yours.

The list goes on ... It is hard to name everything that would fit into this category but you need to find something that would truly be a massive thing for you to do.

Once you have completed your letter, sit back, do some breathing and then read it back to yourself slowly. The letter will deserve a response. Write back and say how you feel after reading the letter. How do you feel about it? Did it surprise you or shock you? Did you find out about feelings you didn’t know you had? Having completed today’s task you will be different. You will have found out more about yourself, you will have cleared out the things you now know to be irrelevant, and you will have kept the things you have decided are important. You won’t have solved all your problems but you will have seen them all from a new perspective. Relax. Do not try to change things. We are working at a pace that is natural and we will get there in our own time. Let the fluctuations go by, let the bad equal the good, don’t ‘need more control’ — I am happy that we are working together — I am happy that whatever comes is not right or wrong. I will listen more to your requests and signals without stressing or trying to change them ...

Top tips Just because something is a big deal for you does not mean it would be such a big deal for the next person. Just do something that would really challenge you. Don’t listen to anyone else about what they think would be the most terrifying thing. Work it out for yourself and then, when you feel ready, start to make the necessary arrangements. Call the association or club that operates the ‘risk of your choice’ and find out as much as you feel you need to know. Once you have found something that you would like to have a go at, and that fits your budget and your timing, then just book it! Obviously this is a lot to get done in one day but you should be able to start to think through the project — and work out the best time to schedule your risk taking. Good luck and fingers crossed! If you can do this — is there anything beyond your reach? To be continued in the next issue of Grapevine. Articles appearing in the Health Issues pages are not necessarily endorsed by Grapevine magazine.

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Sound Therapy Workshops The use of sound and music for healing has a long history. Current research reveals that sound has a powerful effect on almost every aspect of the body and mind. For decades music has been a key element in superlearning and it has been discovered that music can naturally synchronize the brain and entrain brainwaves and the heart rate. In the 1950s, one outstanding researcher, Robert Monroe, pioneered a new kind of sound technology. This patented audio process, called Hemi-Sync®, uses tones to balance both hemispheres of the brain. Monroe founded The Monroe Institute, a non-profit educational and research organization based in the USA. The institute has a renowned reputation for its courses in leading-edge consciousness exploration. There is also a world-wide network of Outreach trainers who offer accredited courses where one can experience first-hand the effects of Hemi-Sync, in an informal, relaxed workshop setting. Since 2000, courses in Cyprus have attracted hundreds of participants, including from Lebanon, Israel, Greece, UK, France and Ukraine. Paphos-based Monroe Institute trainer, Linda Leblanc, has 20 years of experience and teaches Monroe programmes in several European countries. The next 2-day course, “Excursion”, will take place on 29 and 30 November, at a private seaside villa in Coral Bay. This is a workshop where participants don’t actually do much except lie down for most of the day with headphones while listening to specially designed music and guided meditations with Hemi-Sync. Together with explanations, discussions and supportive group interaction, participants learn easy-to-use techniques to quieten the mind and experience deep states of expanded states of awareness such as Mind

Awake/Body Asleep ¬and much more! This weekend adventure is an opportunity to discover a new sense of certainty and purpose and to learn how to apply full potential to all areas of life. “Excursion” offers 2 full days of experiencing leading-edge sound technology techniques that have been tried and tested for over 40 years. Come join the fun in exploring expanded states of awareness and see what happens when you quieten the mind and body and begin a new way of being. A deposit is required to reserve a place. Easy payment arrangements and early booking discount if booked 2 weeks in advance.

To learn more about The Monroe Institute and Hemi-Sync CDs, contact Linda Leblanc, Residential and Outreach Trainer of The Monroe Institute Tel. 26-621272, psygnos@spidernet.com.cy, www.monroeinstitute.org, www.psychognosia.org

Art-En-Route-Cyprus.com In 1993, Maria Etheridge, whilst living in South Africa where she was born, started supporting artists who felt they needed boosting. She created a business – long before the days of iPads, smart phones or the prolific use of the internet as is the case today – using slides and a hand-held slide viewer to show prospective buyers the work of the artists she represented. Prospective buyers included banks, building societies, hotels, hospitals, advertising agencies and such like. There were some 40 artists who ‘followed’ her then. Maria also had a small gallery and framing business and exhibitions were launched on a regular 6 – 8 week rotation basis. In 2001, Maria and her husband, with two boxer dogs, relocated to Cyprus. She immersed herself in her virgin garden and taking care of her suddenly disabled husband. She did manage to participate in Open Studios for the six years that it operated. In 2012 she said goodbye to her beloved husband. By 2014, Maria started feeling restless and as she has always had a deep connection with art and artists, she dreamed up something that was missing in Cyprus since the folding of Open Studios. She was encouraged by exparticipants of that organisation to take it over but, for various reasons, Maria didn’t think this would be the best solution. Instead, she started building a website directory of all artists living in Cyprus either permanently or on a part-time basis. She put no limitations on participants who wished to be listed on the website. At first it was envisaged to serve those artists who had lost the exposure since the demise of Open

Studios, but as word spread, others wished to join. The original website, albeit functional, was replaced by a more professional-looking one and features an interactive map which can take visitors to the artists’ doors using their GPS. An inaugural exhibition was held in May 2014 at Zante Bar & Restaurant, just 8 kilometres outside Limassol on the Troodos road. To make the first exhibition something special and different, it was entitled “Wish you were here” and featured only postcard-sized art – each piece of art conforming to a specific size. However, such an apparent limitation did not hamstring the artists as they could use any medium they wanted and let their imagination run riot. It was fascinating to see what was on display and sales were good. The next exhibition will open on 13th November 2014 at the same venue and will feature art and crafts aimed at the pre-Christmas market. The Xmas Craft Fayre will be open for one day only on the 23rd of November, which is also the final day of the exhibition. It will give visitors the opportunity to give an original this Christmas – always special to receive! If you wish to join this merry band of creators, please contact Maria Etheridge by email on artenroutecyprus@gmail.com and she will supply you with the necessary information – visit the website at www.art-en-routecyprus.com – and read all about it on the blog on the website or at www. sasonsblog.wordpress.com

Breast Lift, Myths and Realities by Harris Zavrides M.D, Ph.D

A problem a lot of women face after a quick or massive weight loss; after pregnancy and breast feeding as well as the age is the fall of breast. It is a common problem that troubles and disturbs a woman since it affects her body appearance. The changes of the breast can be classified into four categories (I, II, III, IV) depending on the position of the nipple in relation to the middle of the arm. The only way to face it and obtain a natural, young looking breast is a surgical procedure called Mastopexy. This operation is also referred to as Breast Lift. It is important to mention that in cases where a breast is loose, breast augmentation cannot be achieved without breast lift. Otherwise, the result will be worse in relation the aesthetical aspect, because due to gravity the breast will show a greater fall.

lift can be combined with augmentation or reduction in order to achieve the best possible outcome that all will admire. Such breast should be rich, nice but also naturallooking. info@harriszavrides.com www.harriszavrides.com Nicosia: Harris Zavrides Plastic Surgery Center Tel: 22445588 Paphos: Blue Cross Medical Center Tel: 2622111

The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and the woman stays only two nights in the hospital. She returns home wearing a special non-wired bra that should be used for a month. The stitches are removed gradually within two weeks. There is always a possibility of marks to remain but this depends on the quality of the woman’s skin. The main advantage of this procedure is that all incisions are made from the nipple and downwards. Therefore any possible marks can be hidden with the woman’s clothes; giving her the opportunity to wear deep neckline or show the bust without worrying. The breast lift is done without using implants. Silicone implants are used only when a woman wants to increase the breast size at the same time. It is important to know that with this procedure the nipple maintains untouched, with the same ability for feelings and the likelihood of breastfeeding in case of pregnancy. As a conclusion we can state that plastic surgery offers three options for breast improvement: augmentation, reduction and lift. In many cases breast

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

‘Bereavement is probably one of the toughest things we have to face in life. It is a natural process of loss we have to experience as it makes us aware of our own mortality and those of our loved ones. Turning to bereavement counselling after the loss of a loved one is not an admission of weakness, but instead it is an admission of the strength to seek help when it is needed.’ Bereavement counselling is a specialised type of counselling that involves supporting individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This type of counselling helps him or her to work through their grief as well as perhaps learn coping mechanisms to help him or her when they are on their own. Bereavement counselling is recommended for anyone, of any age, whose loss seems overwhelming or whose life is being adversely affected by his or her grief. Understanding Grief. Grief can be described as the emotional response to the death of a loved one. Most often, grief is equated simply with sadness, though this is not exactly the case. Grief often involves a progression of different emotions and reactions that include shock and/or numbness, anxiety, anger and sadness. It may take days, weeks, months or even years for someone who is grieving to cycle through several different emotions, and some people never experience all of these emotions due to a particular loss. Others may experience some emotions related to one loss but different emotions due to another. This is perfectly normal.

However, this does not mean that all bereaved individuals will experience all stages and that all stages will be experienced in the same way, or that all stages will be experienced in the same order. This model may help others make sense of grief, but those who are bereaved should be concerned only with what they are feeling and how they are coping – not with fitting a theoretical model. Bereavement Counselling. Bereavement counselling aims are to help an individual explore his or her emotions. At the first meeting, the bereaved will likely be asked about his or her loss, about his or her relationship to the deceased, and about his or her own life now that he or she has lost a loved one. Answering these questions often means tapping into sadness or anger, so emotional outbursts should not be censored. Crying and yelling may come naturally during bereavement counselling and certainly will not offend the counsellor. Allowing an individual to explore his or her emotions without guilt or fault is often what appeals most about bereavement counselling. The length of time for which bereavement counselling will continue will most likely be decided between the counsellor and the bereaved, and will likely be discussed as counselling progresses. South African/Cypriot Dr Vasilios Silivistris is a UK fully trained Psychotherapist and Counselling practitioner.

There is no set itinerary for grief; however, if there is a distinct lack of emotional response, or an emotional response so overwhelming that it begins to affect a person’s employment, education or personal relationships, then it may be best to consult a counsellor.

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Stages of Grief.

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Though there is no set pathway for grief, it has been theorised that some distinct stages may be apparent in the bereaved as a five-stage process (D.I.A.(B).D.A.)

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MAGGIE’S BEAUTY SPOT: The Scarf Trend The scarf trend - how will you wear yours? Are you a wrap, tie or drape kind of woman?

Simple elegance ‘Everyday elegance’ is one of this season’s looks. To fit with this theme, you can keep your scarf simple by tying it neatly around your neck and finishing with a knot or draping it loosely down your front. Belt over scarf Wearing your belt over your scarf is a new look for autumn/winter 2014 (first spotted on Olivia Palermo). You can do it with any size scarf, whatever suits your style and shape. It’s a lovely way to inject colour, pattern and layering. Layer up Layering with scarves not only keeps you warm, it adds colour and texture to your look too. Effortless draping Simple but effective: just let your scarf hang loose draping down your front (with or without a knot) or even down your back. Wrap up There’s nothing like the feeling of a cosy pashmina that keeps out the chill and looks fabulous too. Check out this season’s pink, grey and spotty trends. Try two different coloured pashminas together. Check out my YouTube: Maggie’s Fashion & Beauty tips on how to wear a pashmina and other scarf tying ideas.

However you like to wear yours, scarves are timeless and can give your outfit an instant new twist. Make sure you have some good colours to choose from so you always have this must-have accessory on hand to add a finishing touch to your outfits.

Maggie Wright, Colour Me Beautiful Consultant 99318477 www.cmbcyprus.com

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Remember, Remember by Valerie Morgan

This month M.A.R.C.H. (Military and Retired Cyprus Holidays) will be holding a Service of Remembrance with participation from New Testament Community Church at Peyia Municipality Car Park on Sunday 9th November at 10.30am. This has become a yearly event and it is right that we should remember those who have given their lives, and are still doing so in conflicts very close to these shores, to maintain our freedom. I’m sure we are all familiar with the words by John Maxwell Edmonds –

‘When you go home tell them of us and say For your tomorrow we gave today’. These words are written on the Kohima Epitaph, commemorating the Allied troops who fell in the Burma Campaign. They are words which are still applicable today as planes fly out of Akrotiri and as well as those who fight in the conflict, many innocent people on the ground lose their lives because their beliefs are different from those who would impose their beliefs on others. It is very important that we remember all those who have given their lives in previous conflicts and who still fight today to give us the freedom we sometimes take for granted. M.A.R.C.H. is a charity set up by a former serviceman and Christian, in order that military personnel who have been injured, disabled or traumatised during their assignments in conflicts, can have a well-earned holiday, in villas suited to their needs. But another man gave His life for our freedom almost 2000 years ago. His name was Jesus Christ. When God created Adam and Eve, He walked with them in the Garden of Eden; He was their Father, friend and mentor. But when Adam and Eve ate from the Tree of Knowledge, sin entered their lives and they became separated from God. But God had a plan – Jesus. You see, as God’s children, He loves us so much that He was willing to sacrifice His Son to pay the debt that we owe. And Jesus loves us so much more than we will ever know, so much that He was willing to endure the most awful death on a cross to set us free. Through Jesus’ death, the price for our freedom was paid, and once again we have the freedom, should we choose it, to become God’s children, and God, once again becomes our Father, friend and mentor. But God gives us the freedom to choose – He doesn’t impose His will on us. So what are the benefits of choosing to accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour? The Apostle Paul tells us about a free life in God. Through Jesus, Paul learned that God was not an impersonal force to be used to make people behave in certain ways, but a personal Saviour who set us free to live a free life. God does not force us from without, but sets us free from within. God becomes our strength in times of weakness, our fortress in times of attack, our healer when we are sick, and our provider in times of need. If you want to learn more about the freedom you can have through Jesus Christ, join us for our Sunday service at 10.30am in the Ascos Hotel, Coral Bay. Or come for coffee at Coral Star (opposite Phillipos Supermarket) every Thursday 10.30am – 12noon. 34

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 4pm. 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. October was a quiet month, with members recovering from the all-out efforts made for the Episkopi Garrison fete we only held our normal monthly meeting on 18th. As promised in last month’s article, here are some of the photographs taken at Episkopi. November’s events will include the always popular Scrabble Run on 2nd (details will be on the website and the Facebook page) plus the normal monthly meeting on 15th. 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.

It’s all Italian to me! by Demetris Georgiades

A kind friend surprised me with a copy of Dianne Hales’ book ‘La Bella Lingua’, described on the cover as the author’s “love affair with Italian, the world’s most enchanting language.” Hmm… most enchanting, eh? Has she heard much Greek? Don’t think so! Interestingly, many of Hales’ insights into the Italian language can easily be transposed onto the Greek language. For instance, she explains that “Italians reserve ‘Ti amo!’ (I love you) only for the loves of their lives.” Hales compares this to the use of the term in America, where her Italian friend Francesca (what else?) was surprised that Americans “told [her] they loved [her] hair, [her] eyes, [her] spaghetti alla carbonara”, making her wonder “how could it feel special when a man said he loved [her].” Hales explains that most Italians use the phrase “Ti voglio bene” (“I wish you well”) for non-romantic love. Whereas Greek also reserves its equivalent verb (αγαπώ) for use when describing erotic love and uses a separate phrase to describe love for inanimate objects: “Μ’αρέσει πολύ!” (“It pleases me much”), the Greek version is so much better than the non-committal “I wish you well”.

Poem of the Month: Summer Fly. By Beryl Hollands

We want to eat conveniently, friends gather round to enjoy a treat Along comes a fly to give us grief Lands on our table there’s no relief. Try all you may to send him away, Swat? That annoying fly: when he’s gone, yet another will come Land just where you do not want him to be, He has taste buds just like you, Determined to annoy all your meal through The fly can see backwards way on Playful play you think? What a nuisance you’ve become Spoiling our day in the sun, We try all sorts to keep you away. Nothing helps, you just enjoy testing your wings After all you are only a fly, why come near us, you will only die? There comes another to try his luck Drinks and food on the table cloth. Do not mind us trying to eat, After all you are only a fly, Doing your upper most best to send us inside, Away from the pestering summer fly.

Standard Italian was formed in 13th and 14th century, mainly from the Tuscan dialect spoken in Florence, the then economic power and centre of culture and art. Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’ is considered an important literary work that contributed to the establishment of standard Italian. Hmmm…13th and 14th century? That would make Italian a mere baby compared to fully-fledged, mature, age-old Greek! Dante she says? Try Homer, Sophocles, Aristophanes and Euripides! Need I say more? One word that Greek does not use in the same way as Italian (or at least publicly) is ‘coglione’ (testicle). Hales writes that in 2007 Silvio Berlusconi, seeking re-election, described the members of an opposing party as ‘coglioni’. The term was thrown back at Berlusconi, with opponents setting up a blog called ‘sonoucoglini.com’. How rude! With the controversy raging, a dictionary publisher rightfully made a heartfelt public plea: “Stop vulgarity and bad words. Let’s learn to insult with grace and style!” He was right! Anther interesting fact revealed in the book is that the word ‘precipitevolissimevolmente’ (‘frantically’) with its 26 letters can lay claim to being the longest Italian word. Long? Have they ever looked in a Cypriot telephone book? An average surname can make ‘precipitevolissimenvolmente’ look the size of a full stop in comparison! Hales explains that there is quite a difference between many of the Italian regional dialects, which can make it a bit of a challenge for language students. Hales explains that in Tuscany, the sound made by the letter ‘c’ resembles the sound made by the letter ‘h’. Therefore, the popular phrase “Coca-Cola con la cannuccia” (Coke with a straw), sounds more like “Hoha-Hola hon la hanuccia”. Greek’s got Italian beat here too! While some Cypriots use the local dialect more than standard Greek, there is very little difference in the way words are pronounced and every Cypriot is capable of switching to standard Greek. Granted, Italian is a much-loved, beautiful language with a lengthy history, but Greek is better! Or, as Mr. Portokalis from ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ famously said “Everything comes from the Greek!” Discover the beauty of the Greek language this November! Learn Greek with Canadian-Cypriot teacher Demetris Georgiades. Beginner’s lessons are now only €20/month and the first month is free! Please call 26-910322, 99-347502. © Grapevine • November 2014

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