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September 2015

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Upfront I for one am glad that ‘Silly Season’, that’s August, is over and now things can start getting back to normal. There are plenty of things to go and see and do this month, check out our pages for a great selection. You can even win tickets to see X Factor Winner, Sam Bailey, in Concert, in Cyprus... see page 5 on how to win.

For whom does this bell toll? photographed by Michalis D. Papas

Contents News & Views

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Out & About

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In Colour

More and more of you are sending me your publicity posters in, unfortunately I don’t have the space to print all these, so would you please send me a word document outlining the details which will ensure that your event gets on to our Events page.

Also please remember the deadline is the 15th of the preceding month.

If you feel like learning something new or taking up a hobby remember that the local municipalities and village improvement boards start their adult education departments in September so why not check them out. back next month,

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Food & Drink

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Wellbeing

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Smalls Grapevine Information

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Whither the Weather

by Barbara Strain

As the calendar page flicked to August, it reminded me of the folklore that says we can predict the next year’s weather during August. It has been a tradition here for centuries that the beginning of August can be used to forecast the weather the island can expect for the next twelve months, using a combination of cloud patterns, wind speeds and directions, etc.

The predictions are called ‘minallagia’ but finding out more details has eluded me, so I tried once again, asking friends and neighbours just how to work these predictions. There’s a lot of “Oh yes, my auntie knows all about it” or “I think it works” but little fact. That’s the way it is with folklore, of course.

Take St Swithin’s (or Swithun) day, 15th July.

There’s the rhyme: ‘St Swithun’s day if thou dost rain For forty days it will remain St Swithun’s day if thou be fair For forty days ’twill rain nae mare’ Unsurprisingly, in Cyprus this year, it did not rain that day, though it did rain on 31st July. Even in the UK, according to the Met Office, “Since records began, not a single 40-day drought has occurred anywhere in the UK during the summer months, and there has been not one instance at any time of the year of 40 consecutive days of rainfall.” So much for that legend.

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Another example is Groundhog Day. This has its origins in ancient European weather lore, with a badger or a sacred bear as the prognosticator, as opposed to a groundhog. The predictions relate to Candlemas, February 2nd. An old English rhyme goes: ‘If Candlemas be fair and bright, Winter has another flight.

If Candlemas brings clouds and rain, Winter will not come again’ The custom could have been a folk embodiment of the confusion created by the collision of two calendar systems. Some ancient traditions marked the change of season when daylight first makes significant progress against the night, whilst others held that spring did not begin until the length of daylight overtook night at the Vernal Equinox, March 20 or 21st. Translate this to Punxsutawney’s groundhog seeing his shadow (i.e. sunny) or not (cloudy) and you get your prediction. The National Climatic Data Centre has described the forecasts as, “on average, inaccurate” and stated, “The groundhog has shown no talent for predicting the arrival of spring, especially in recent years”. Another fable discredited.

Cherry Dobbins, some years ago in this magazine, debunked the Coptic Wind thing, but folk still believe in them. Oddly, during the current summer season, June and July were both very windy months, without the benefit of a Coptic prediction.

Of course, there are many days of coincidences, like all things related to the weather, but the probability of a correlation is about 1%. Like predicting rainfall from a bunch of seaweed, it is likely to be wrong 99% of the time. Should you be interested, there is a Coptic Gale – El Saleeb - forecast for 27th September. Quite apart from other considerations, the difference in the calendar (Lunar v Gregorian) suggests that this is unlikely to be the right date for a gale.

The calendar changes also relate to our own minallagia predictions. According to one of my sources, the predictions should be based on the ‘old calendar’, so that the dates we should take account of start on August 13th (the difference in dates due to the change from Julian to Gregorian). Others stick to 1st August and one suggests each day between 3rd and 15th is assigned to a month of the year ahead. Thus, August 3rd corresponds to August, August 4th to September and so on. Each day is then subdivided into 50-minute long blocs, each of which corresponds to one day of the month represented. Thus, 12:50am to 1:40am corresponds to the second of the month. In this way, we can accurately pinpoint specific days in the future.

Apparently, this system works, umm, 1% of the time.

X Factor Winner, Sam Bailey, In Concert... In Cyprus Something exciting is coming to Cyprus this September as X Factor winner Sam Bailey will be appearing live in concert for two nights only at two beautiful venues St John’s Amphitheatre, Episkopi and Pissouri Amphitheatre.

Sam wowed the UK X Factor judges and the nation with her powerhouse of a voice in 2013 with Gary Barlow calling her voice ‘incredible’ and Nicole Scherzinger saying ‘Sam Bailey, everybody remember that name’ when Sam’s performance brought her to tears. Sam won the competition after receiving the large majority of the votes. Her debut single Skyscraper was released the following Monday and went straight to the top of the charts, making it the Christmas number one. She has since supported Beyonce on her UK tour, supported Michael Bolton, had her own number one album, live tour and released an autobiography. 2015 has seen her support Engelbert Humperdink on his UK tour and she has recently appeared as a guest presenter on the British daytime TV show Loose Women.

Now the people of Cyprus can experience her amazing vocal talents first hand. Sam says: ‘I am so excited to be performing in Cyprus. I first visited the island many years ago and it is so beautiful I can’t wait to return. It’s a great opportunity and rare treat to be able to perform in outdoor venues. I’m also so honoured to be able to perform for our British troops and their families and most of all I look forward to meeting some of the children at the school when I visit to do a workshop. I’m hoping that I will be able to return to Cyprus and perform many more times in the near future’.

Sam will be joined on both evenings by three amazing support acts including the Achord Ladies Community Choir, and comedy vocal acts Steve Walls and Mark Bolton & Louise B, so it will be a full evening of entertainment not to be missed.

Lyceum Productions who are promoting the event is founded by two of the leading producers in entertainment in the UK, Kevin Wood and Laura Taylor. Sam Bailey is the first in a long line of high quality UK performers that they intend to bring to Cyprus.

Tickets are set to be in high demand so advance booking is recommended.

To book tickets, call the booking line on 9781 5278 or 9764 0962.

Tickets are also available for purchase at Pissouri Bay Divers, Delize Café, Giannos Car Wash, The Outlet Store Kolossi, Foytina Estate Agency, The HIVE (Epi & Aki) For more information and press enquiries please contact Laura Taylor on +44 7801 061258 or laura@munchkinentertainment.co.uk Lyceum Productions are proud to present these events.

Win Tickets to See Sam Bailey

Simply call 26 819167 during Grapevine office hours or email grapevine@cytanet.com.cy and give your name telephone number and the answer to the question...

How many bunches of grapes are there on this month’s front cover?

Two lucky winners will be drawn from the hat on Friday 11th September who will be notified by phone and their name put on the gate!!

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The Fairness in Fees Campaign – Cyprus Lawyers

by George Lambis

1. Minimum Fees Regulations

The Cyprus Bar Association (CBA) operates rules known as the Minimum Legal Fees (Out of Court Cases) Regulations (the Minimum Fee Regulations) which enable lawyers to charge fixed fees for the administration of estates, drafting Wills, commercial and property transactions and other types of out-of-Court work.

The Minimum Fee Regulations set out formulae for calculating lawyers’ fees irrespective of the time spent or the complexity of the matter.

This is believed to be unique within the EU.

2. Legal Opinion issued by Counsel in London

Counsel in London specialising in European competition law has advised that the Minimum Fee Regulations are in clear breach of the price fixing and cartel provisions of Article 101 of the European Treaty and are therefore unlawful in European law.

As a result: a) Fees which are calculated under the Minimum Fee Regulations would be null and void; b) The Cyprus Bar Association risks being fined 10% of its annual income by the European Commission for price fixing. Individual lawyers and legal practices could be similarly fined; c) Members of the public could bring actions for recovery of overpaid fees against lawyers who have overcharged them.

4. What led to the instruction to advise on the legality of the Minimum Fee Regulations

claims for repayment of fees with limited funds available for repayment. Speed of action is therefore essential.

His personal experience arose from the administration of a relative’s estate where he felt that he had been greatly overcharged by a local lawyer for the work undertaken. He attempted to challenge these fees by applying to the CBA through its’ adjudication procedure only to be told that the Minimum Fee Regulations applied to his case and that that was the end of the matter as far as the CBA was concerned. The panel was not at all interested in the reasonableness of the fees charged. He was also unhappy at his treatment at the hearing.

It is therefore envisaged that recovery actions will largely be brought outside Cyprus. Breaches of European competition law are actionable in the Courts of other member states and London is preferred by the action group, particularly for British ex-patriots, as the UK Courts are independent of local influence and have extensive powers to award damages. Litigation insurance is also widely available in the UK.

Robert’s advice was obtained by George Lambis who is a Greek Cypriot and a Chartered Accountant who has lived in England since 1977.

He is the Finance Director of a national charity in the UK.

He decided to take the matter further by seeking legal advice in the UK and by launching a campaign.

BPE Solicitors of St James’ House, St James’ Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3PR have been advising on the legal practicalities in the UK and are working with Counsel.

5. Submitting a Complaint to the European Commission (the Commission)

A further issue is that it may be very difficult to find a lawyer in Cyprus who is willing to take a case against other local lawyers. All lawyers in Cyprus are required to be members of the CBA so are jointly liable under competition law!

8. The Action Group The action group is incorporated as Fairness in Fees Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee. A management committee of five is envisaged, including George Lambis. A full information pack including details of the company and its directors will be circulated to members after joining.

If you are seriously interested in participating please respond to George Lambis at fairnessinfees@gmail.com confirming your interest by Monday, 14th September 2015.

There will be a fundraising target to raise in order to progress matters to the European Commission. The number of responses will enable the company to set a required contribution to cover costs relating to this matter. Clearly we cannot anticipate membership numbers at this stage. However, if we had 300 members the contribution per member would be approximately £200.

3. Who is Counsel

Counsel is Mr Robert O’Donoghue of Brick Court Chambers. His background and details can be found on his website (please see link below).

The next step in the process of challenging the Minimum Fees Regulations is to submit a formal “Complaint” to the Directorate-General for the Competition department of the Commission supported by legal argument. Counsel will draft the Complaint and, because of the importance of the case, proposes to meet with the Competition authorities first.

http://www.brickcourt.co.uk/people/profile/ robert-odonoghue

The Commission’s decision will take a few months.

The fundraised amount will allow the action group to:

Robert has an extensive reputation in EU competition law. His clients include companies such as British Airways, Google, Glencore, Telefonica, ASDA, Samsung, Marks and Spencer and competition authorities. He has appeared in major cases in the High Court, Competition Appeal Tribunal, Court of Appeal, the EU Courts, the Irish courts, international arbitral bodies, and in hearings before competition authorities.

6. The action group

• Prepare and lodge the Complaint with the European Commission;

Counsel is extremely confident in this analysis.

An action group is now being launched under the name “Fairness in Fees – Cyprus Lawyers”. The group will: •

Instruct Solicitors and Counsel to draft and lodge the Complaint. This is a fairly expensive process because of the sophistication of the legal arguments and supporting evidence required;

He has consistently appeared as a leading barrister in legal directories such as Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. Further awards and accolades include:

• Provide further information to the Commission if needed;

•

• Assist private actions by members to recover overpaid fees, including assembling a group legal action in London which members will be invited to join.

Listed in the “40 Under 40” of global competition lawyers by Global Competition Review – one of only three practising UK barristers listed (2012),

• Profiled as one of five junior barristers in the Global Competition Review UK Barrister Survey (2013), • The youngest nominee and only practising barrister to feature in the Who’s Who of Competition Lawyers & Economists (2011), • Outstanding EU Competition Lawyer Fellowship Award, Global Competition Law Centre, College of Europe (2003).

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• Keep members informed of progress and advise on the Commission’s decision;

7. Aims

A favourable decision by the Commission will mean that those lawyers’ fees which have been calculated under the Minimum Fee Regulations will be found to be void in law and refundable to clients, both Cypriots and ex-patriots alike. There is no statute of limitations in Cyprus so claims can be made without a time limit restricting such claims.

A ruling could therefore be followed by multiple

• Continue to keep members informed of progress with the Complaint; • Meet legal requirements with respect to maintaining accounts and company administration matters; •

Complete arrangements for specialist insurance underwriting in preparation for a private group litigation action in London for the recovery of overpaid fees.

We would also like to invite expressions of interest in joining the management committee. If you would like to join the action group could you therefore please also: a) tell us whether you wish to join the management committee b) provide an approximate amount by which you believe you have been overcharged by lawyers in Cyprus Please contact me, George Lambis, at the following email: fairnessinfees@gmail.com in the first instance

For all Rugby Fans World Cup 2015 Fixtures (UK times)

Fri 18 Sep Pool A England v Fiji

8pm

Twickenham

Sat 19 Sep Pool C Tonga v Georgia

Noon

Kingsholm

Pool D

Ireland v Canada

2.30pm Millennium Stadium

Pool B

South Africa v Japan 4.45pm

Pool D

France v Italy

8pm

Sun 20 Sep Pool B Samoa v USA

Noon

Pool A

Wales v Uruguay

2.30pm

Pool C

New Zealand v Argentina

Brighton Community Stadium Twickenham Brighton Community Stadium Millennium Stadium 4.45pm

Wembley

Wed 23 Sep Pool B Scotland v Japan

2.30pm

Kingsholm

Pool A

Australia v Fiji

4.45pm

Millennium Stadium

Pool D

France v Romania

8pm

Thu 24 Sep Pool C New Zealand v Namibia

Olympic Stadium 8pm

Olympic Stadium

Fri 25 Sep Pool C Argentina v Georgia 4.45pm

Kingsholm

Sat 26 Sep Pool D Italy v Canada

Elland Road

2.30pm

Pool B

South Africa v Samoa 4.45pm

Pool A

England v Wales

Villa Park

8pm

Twickenham

Sun 27 Sep Pool A Australia v Uruguay Noon

Villa Park

Pool B

Scotland v USA

2.30pm

Elland Park

Pool D

Ireland v Romania

4.45pm

Wembley

Tue 29 Sep Pool C Tonga v Namibia

4.45pm

Sandy Park

Thu 1 Oct Pool D France v Canada

8pm

Stadiummk

Pool A

4.45pm

Wales v Fiji

Fri 2 Oct Pool C New Zealand v Georgia Sat 3 Oct Pool B Samoa v Japan

Millennium Stadium 8pm

Millennium Stadium

2.30pm

Pool B

South Africa v Scotland

Pool A

England v Australia 8pm

Stadiummk 4.45pm

St James’ Park Twickenham

Sun 4 Oct Pool C Argentina v Tonga

2.30pm

Leicester City Stadium

Pool D

4.45pm

Olympic Stadium

Ireland v Italy

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Diary 0f events

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

September

Events to look forward to in September Table Top Sale at St Barnabas Sat 5th. Pitches, 2 square meters, cost €10 each. A limited number of tables are available for hire at an additional €5. Please let me know if you or any of your friends are interested in participating. As always refreshments will be on sale. Further information from 99356451 6th Sept(Sun) Farmers Market In Pano Akourdaleia Herb Garden, 10am-2pm.

Local, natural and homemade! Supporting your local community by buying directly from the producers. Coffee shop on site. Great social atmosphere! For more details visit www.facebook. com/groups/heavenonearthherbals or contact 96425879/99993412.

13th Sept (Sun) “Ethnic & Jazz music” Concert 16th music festival Paphos 2015 Inside the Kato Paphos Castle Starts 20:00 Starring A-Rumba Attack with Constantinos Lyras guitar Memnos Aresti guitar Savvas Thoma cajon & percussion B-Marios Fylactou organ Constantinos Chekmac guitar Nikolas Lambrou drums C-Paphos Academy of Fine Arts with Alexis Charalambous violin Stephanie Charalambous piano Marios Hadjioannou bass Polis Charalambous guitar Nicolas Lambrou drums. Entrance 8.00 euro 18th Sept(Frid) A Military Band Concert Pissouri Amphitheatre The BAND of THE KING’S DIVISION 7.00pm. €10 Adults Under 16s €5 Infants FREE Reservations: abftickets@gmail. com or 99934668 or pay at the door on the night Cushions and Coolboxes Advised 20th Sept (Sun) A Musical Soiree

Cyprus Morris began with a chance meeting of two couples who had been involved with morris dancing back in the UK; a “toe-in-the-water” inaugural meeting was held in their garden, and as there seemed to be enough interest Cyprus Morris was born, with six founder members. Within a few months membership had risen to about ten, and we made our maiden appearance at a charity function. Cyprus Morris has now been running for almost seven years and our green, gold and white kit - the colours of the Cyprus flag - can be seen aound the island at many events.

Members come from far and wide across the island (and from overseas, but not every week! ) to meet for a two-hour practice session every Monday in Kyvides, Limassol; potential new members - dancers and musicians, both experienced and novices - are always welcome to attend. We often have visits from morris persons on holiday. Like many present-day morris clubs, we are a mixed-gender team. We try to cover as wide a range of English Morris Dancing as possible, from the Cotswold style with its stick and handkerchief dances that many people will think of when morris dancing is mentioned, via the more geometric North-West style, largely from Cheshire and Lancashire, to the wilder and less refined dances of the Welsh Border counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. We also do a little Yorkshire longsword dancing (if you ever watch “Heartbeat” you’ll have seen a set of six longswords hanging on the wall just inside the door of “The Aidensfield Arms”).

We’re the only the only current side in Cyprus, but not the first; there have been two others in the past, both of which were run under the aegis of the British Armed Forces. We are, however, the first “civilian” side and the first in over 30 years.

Cyprus Morris played host to a visit from an English team from Birmingham a few years ago, and this year we have invited Manchester Morris Men to join us in Cyprus for a week at the beginning of October. Both teams will be seen dancing around Paphos, Limassol and some of the mountain village festivals from October 1st to 6th.

Cyprus Morris has supported many of the island’s charities and we’re always open to invitations to appear at fetes, fairs and functions. This year we were invited to dance at an international folk festival in Prague. If you’d like to know more about Cyprus Morris, would like to join us or would like to ask us to perform for your function, please feel free to contact our “Bagman” (that’s morris-speak for “secretary”), Peter Baldwin, on 97722576, e-mail cyprusmorris@gmail.com, or visit www.cyprusmorris.net Graham Spencer Squire, Cyprus Morris OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND INVITATION Artists and Crafters are opening their studios and workspaces to the public

Saturday, 5th and Sunday 6th September 2015 All over Cyprus 11.00am – 5.00pm (Both days)

How can you find them? We are environmentally friendly and unique!

Either buy a newspaper for the listing OR, on your smart phone or tablet, go to www.art-en-route-cyprus.com and click on OPEN STUDIOS All participants in this event are listed on this page. Click on a name and you will go direct to the artist’s page for all contact information and directions. Click on MAP, all participants are indicated with a red balloon.

Enlarge the map for easy reading. Click on any balloon and the address and telephone number will show.

COLOURED BALLOONS will indicate venues – you will see them en route!

Lost? Telephone for directions – all phone numbers are listed on the website: www.art-en-route-cyprus.com No technology? All participants will be listed in the newspapers before, during and after the event.

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In aid of the Polis Animal Rescue Group a musical soiree will be held at the Droushia Heights Hotel at 4:30pm. Harmony will be singing a colourful selection of your favourite songs. €15 includes a hot and cold buffet, tea, coffee and soft drinks; 15% discount for alcoholic beverages. Please call 99146652 or the hotel on 26332200. Delightful music in a delightful setting.

Cyprus Morris

Church Groups

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF PAPHOS

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

NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY CHURCH

Every Sunday 10.30am at the Coral Star Restaurant, Coral Bay, A variety of midweek home groups and social outreach activities, etc. For more info, tel. Elder Val Morgan 99 407091. Email: val.coralbay@hotmail.co.uk

Directory of Societies, Clubs, Groups and Regular Meetings Paphos Alcoholics Anonymous, tel. 99-916331 or 99-399240 Al-Anon family groups. Tel 97-699256 alanonpaphos@yahoo.com Alzheimer Self Help Group, tel. 26-621530 Bereavement Support Group, tel. 99-312662, 99-224147, 99-175510 or 99-541278

Taichi & Qigong at Platinum Gym, Kamares Club & Crown Resort, text 99-923310 or email taichipafos@ gmail.com The Aircrew Association Cyprus, for Military Aircrew, tel. 26-815347 (island wide) The Pajero Club of Paphos, www.pajeroclubofpaphos.com The Royal British Legion, tel. 99 135894

British Guides in Cyprus, tel Michele 99-172549

Limassol

Cancer Patients Support Group, Coffee Morning, tel. 26-654007

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cyprus Services Rambling Club, tel. 99-292092

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

Cyprus Women of Today, tel. 99-358525

PAPHOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL

Cyprus Samaritans, tel. 77-777267, Freephone 80007773

Food for Friends, tel. 25-634487

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

Diabetes Support Group, tel. 99-861279

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

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

THERE IS A REFORMED CHURCH IN LIMASSOL

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

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

CHRIST EMBASSY CHURCH

Invites you to join them for praise and worship each Sunday at 10.00am at No 20, 25th of March St, Paphos.

Holy Communion is celebrated on first Sunday of each month. Tel. 99-757138

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

Happy Valley Hash House Harriers, tel. 99-434794

Easy Strollers Walking Group, suehampson1971@aol.com

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

Fitness for Life, tel. Yvonne 99-034576

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

99-645338

Good Vibrations, Wednesdays 99 14 8892. www. goodvibrationscyprus.com Harmony Ladies at Railway Inn Chloraka. Second Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm.

Man City Cyprus Limassol, tel. 99-130711 or 99-812393 RAFA Aphrodite Branch Meeting. Tel 99-298723

Jukebox Jiving, tel. 96-349276

Royal Logistic Corps Association, tel. 25-717002

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

Table Tennis at UKCA, tel. Antonio 99-334706 The Limassol Ladies Club, tel. 99-951910

New Friends Coffee Morning,

Line Dancing, Jane tel. 99-762047

Coral Star Restaurant 10.30am Thurs, Coral Bay, Paphos

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

Tel. 24-652331

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Larnaca,

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

Larnaca

Tel. 24-651327

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

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

Paphos Magic Society www. paphosmagicsociety.com or Peter

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

Int. Evangelical Church, Larnaca,

St Barnabas’ Anglican Church Limassol

The Royal British Legion, tel. 25-315313

Opposite the Old Hospital. Sunday Communion at 10am Stammers 99459673 with Junior Church & monthly 11+ group on 2nd Sundays.

Tel. Derek on 96-612371 stbac@spidernet.com.cy Paphos Writers Group, tel. Nikki 99-012601 or see www.stbarnabas-cyprus.com

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

Arsenal Cyprus Larnaca, tel. 99-015699

www.paphoswritersgroup.com

Chicago Bridge Club, tel. 97-671192

Scottish Country Dancing, tel. 99-298512

Dhekelia Sailing Club, www.dhekeliasailing.com

Sequence Dancing, Tues Afternoons. Tel, 99-750332 or email marybennett332@gmail.com

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

Int. Christian Fellowship (East), Limassol

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

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

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

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

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.

Singles Sunday Lunch Club, tel. 99-754078

Aladdins Cave Charity Shop, tel. 99-927452

Table Tennis, Thursday evenings, tel. 26-652763

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

GERMAN-SPEAKING LUTHERAN Church in Paphos

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

Tel. 26-270619. Please confirm venue.

Pissouri Anglican Group

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

Markets, Charity Shops & Car Boot Sales

Paphos Area

The Duckpond, tel. 99-875217 or 99-090253 Paphiakos Saturday Market, tel. 97-718675 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

Full Moon This Month Septemner 28th

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

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

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Stage One: Let Us Entertain You Stage One Theatre comes to life again in September 2015 opening the winter season with a witty comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. “Table Manners” is the first part of the trilogy, “The Norman Conquests” and portrays a dysfunctional family with their relationship battles. At times wildly comedic and at times poignant, Ayckbourn captures the small dramas of family life. Hammers Auction House sponsors this play, directed by Mike Crawshaw. The play runs in the Stage One Theatre Emba from September 29th to October 3rd. Curtain up at 7.30p.m.

Telephone Box Office Opens: Monday 7th September, Monday to Friday between 10.00a.m. & 1.00p.m. Tel: 99-967737.

Theatre Box Office Opens: Monday 7th September, Monday & Friday only, between 10.00a.m. & 12.00p.m.

Or email: boxoffice@stageonetheatre.com to reserve your seats.

Everybody loves a pantomime, ‘Oh, yes they do!’, but putting on a panto is such a massive winter undertaking that Stage One only produces one every couple of years. This winter it is the turn of The Sleeping Beauty to bring out the child in all of us. Director Margaret Wright has a cast of all ages, from octogenarians to very young boys and girls, all singing, dancing and making those terrible jokes, which are part of the British theatrical Christmas season.

This year there is a Matinee to which children of all ages are welcome to hiss and boo the villains and cheer our handsome if somewhat gender confused hero.

Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th 2015, Curtain up 7.30p.m. at Emba Theatre.

Matinee Sunday 29th November 2015 at 3.00p.m.

All seats are bookable at Stage One. Tickets are 12 euros for adults and 6 for children under 12.

There is wheelchair access. Glossy souvenir programs are free, thanks to the generosity of the advertisers for Stage One. Why not book both plays at once using the form given by the box office staff. A trained Front of House team escorts patrons to their comfortable seats.

Safe parking is available in a free car park near the church. There is no parking in the immediate vicinity of the theatre apart from a drop off point.

Support Live Theatre in Paphos

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Peyia Animal Rescue Club September Events

Find BARGIANS galore at our Table Top Sale – 10am until 2pm Saturday 26th September outside the Coral Star (opposite Phillippos Supermarket, Coral Bay) with Vendor tables available at €10 each.

Call Fiona (96589430) or Pam (99059068) for bookings or details Have some FUN and test your knowledge our Monthly Fun Quiz Night – Tuesday 1st September at the Coral Star Restaurant (opposite Phillippos Supermarket Coral Bay).

7:30pm start €5 to enter the quiz plus a chance to win cash prizes with our “Find the Lady” draw.

Whether you are having a big clean, moving house or just a quick tidy then please donate your unwanted clothing, bric-a-brac or other household items to PARC. For more information, call Julie 97712189 or Jean 96219797 Make new friends (furry and otherwise) as there are many volunteer jobs to do even if you just have the occasional hour to spare to help.

Please note that PARC does not have a shelter to take in animals, we also do not have a shop in the Peyia area We have many cats and kittens looking for a “forever home” who are currently in foster homes and cared for by our volunteers. If you are interested in offering a permanent home, please contact us, For more information on the above and PARC, please contact us on the numbers above or visit our website (www.parc-cyprus.org) see our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Parc.Cypruc).

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People Power

by Barbarian

When everyone is – or should be – considering conserving energy, you may wonder when you should turn off your electronic gadgets for energy savings. Whether you are saving cash, or saving the planet, here are some general guidelines to help you make that decision.

As a general guide, for maximising energy saving without loss of convenience, you should turn off the monitor if you aren’t going to use your PC for more than 20 minutes and turn off both the CPU and monitor if you’re not going to use your PC for more than 2 hours. You should be able to set up your equipment to do this automatically.

There is a myth that starting up your computer uses more energy than leaving it running.

Although there is a small surge in energy when a computer starts up, this small amount of energy is still less than the energy used when a computer is running for long periods. Another misconception, carried over from the days of older mainframe computers, is that equipment lasts longer if it you never turn it off. Most PCs reach the end of their ‘useful‘ life due to advances in technology long before the effects of being switched on and off multiple times have a negative impact on their service life. The less time a PC is on, the longer it will ‘last.’ PCs also produce heat, so turning them off reduces building cooling loads.

Many computers available today come with a sleep mode or power management feature. Make sure you have the power-down feature set up on your PC through your operating system software. You have to do this; the power management features are not usually enabled when you purchase your computer. Learn how to activate the power management features on your computer. In Windows systems, this is under the Control Panel/System and Security tab. For Android devices, you will find the controls under Settings/

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display/sleep. Bear in mind, though, that sleep mode could cut in when downloading e.g. films.

Many printers and other peripherals will move into standby mode automatically. However, they will still use a small amount of power. If you don’t print out very often, it is as well to leave the printer off until you need it. Use a power point with a switch, or an extension lead with individual switches for each socket to make sure you can switch off equipment that is not being used for a long period, to prevent them from drawing power even when shut off. If you don’t have switches to turn equipment off, then unplug it when not in use to avoid “vampire” loads. Many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power even when you switch them off.

These vampire loads occur in most appliances that use electricity, such as DVD players, TVs, stereos, computers, and kitchen appliances. Unplug battery chargers when the batteries are fully charged or the chargers are not in use.

Many modern monitors consume 2 watts or less in sleep or standby mode. Follow the instructions for your particular model to ensure power management features are enabled so your monitor will automatically go into sleep mode after a period of inactivity. You can save even more by manually turning off your monitor when you’re not using it.

Do remember that screen savers are not energy savers. Using a screen saver may in fact use more energy than not using one and the power-down feature may not work if you have a screen saver activated. They invented Screen Savers to protect the screen from image burning, but in fact, modern LCD colour monitors do not need screen savers at all.

Use rechargeable batteries for products like cordless phones and digital cameras. Studies have shown they are more cost effective than disposable batteries.

Paphos Classic Vehicle Club

by Wendy Dacre

Paphos Classic Vehicle Club is a group of people who either own or appreciate classic vehicles; both two and four wheeled, and enjoy getting together, using and discussing them. We usually hold our monthly Socials at the Ayios Epiphanios Taverna in Anarita on the third Saturday of the month at 16.00. Not all members actually own a classic vehicle, and some that do are in the process of restoring them and use their ‘modern’ vehicles in the meantime.

August has been an extremely quiet month, without even the regular monthly meeting, as there were so few of us around. The Poker Run at the end of July was greatly enjoyed, we covered quite a bit of the Pafos district, ending up at the Paradisos Hotel in Lysos for a very good lunch, after visiting Ayios Georgios, Baths of Aphrodite and the Church of St Paul the Pillar amongst other points.

September will be an eventful month, although there will be no monthly meeting as we will all be at the Fete in Episkopi Garrison, with as many vehicles as possible on display, that will take place on Saturday 19th September.

The regular meetings start again on October 17th.

Contact us on e-mail address: paphclassics@gmail.com Phone: 99791872 or view our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Paphclassics Website: www.paphoscvc.com for regular updates and details of events.

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Changes to Wills, Property, Savings & Inheritance Taxes

by Sam Orgill

Cyprus Moves and Changes In July the tax law was changed. Then the government announced the changes. Later some of the changes (still proposals) will be enacted in September, after the holidays. This has caused some confusion and delay as the news crept out. All will become clear…..

This article addresses some of the implications and changes in hand for Expats living and working abroad or investing overseas in Cyprus Property and Business. There is also a big impact in tax saving for offshore investment and the real bonus of a new Inheritance Tax planning strategy with a statutory basis.

The objective of the changes are to attract new overseas investors in Cyprus Property and Business. Whether you are living and working abroad, retired or investing offshore, Expats should review their Wills, Property, Business and Inheritance Tax positions to take advantage of the new rules and tax savings.

Domicile of Choice Cyprus call tax on savings ‘Defence levy’ and charge on Interest 30%, Dividends 17% and Rental Income 3% plus Income Tax. The new rules are designed to keep the taxes for Cypriots but give tax savings for Expats.

To do this Cyprus has introduced a statutory definition of Domicile. This involved changing Will and Succession law to extend the definition of Domicile. Internationally Domicile is defined as where you are from.

Normally this is a domicile of origin where you were born. In the past it was hard to change, but, the Cyprus change allows a statutory definition for a domicile of choice. This allows Cypriots and Expats to change.

To make a domicile of choice your country of tax residence becomes relevant. To change from a Cyprus domicile a Cypriot must be a tax resident outside Cyprus for 20 years. To change to a Cyprus domicile you must be a Cyprus tax resident for 17 out of 20 years Paying EU Savings Taxes – Defence Levy Under the new law from July if you are NOT Cyprus Domicile but you ARE tax resident in Cyprus then you do not pay Defence Levy Savings Taxes on Bank Interest, Dividends, and Property Rental earned outside Cyprus. (You may pay tax at source though) This not only makes investment portfolios more profitable, it also offers the opportunity for direct investment overseas without investment wrappers and expense.

Suddenly Cyprus is a very competitive tax residence for Expats with Investment and property portfolios.

Inheritance Tax Savings Too UK Expats still face a 40% Inheritance tax on their estate on death because of their domicile of origin – UK. The new Cyprus law allows British and other nationals to establish and prove a domicile of choice of Cyprus – by 17 out of 20 years tax residence.

With Cyprus Domicile of choice the Inheritance Tax is 0%.

The catch of course is that as a Cyprus Domicile then the laws of succession are fixed by law, and children and spouse have a statutory share of inheritance. There is also a scenario that potential beneficiaries could challenge a Will to receive benefits on first death i.e. children before widow.

Property Change Just as radical are the proposed Property changes due September to be covered in more detail in a later article. Troika driven, the stranglehold of banks on title deeds, through developer mortgages, will be removed. Title deeds will be passed to buyers without the consent of the bank to release the developer debt. This is coupled with changes to allow banks to repossess and sell property where the mortgages are not being paid. Auctions or repossessions are already booked for September. This may create new challenges for those caught out with the mortgage excesses over the last decade.

What is clear is that Property rental income earned outside Cyprus from July 2015 is no longer taxable in Cyprus for Expats who are Cyprus Tax residents.

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Tax Saving Tips for Expats This Month: 1. Review your Cyprus Returns for 30% Defence Levy Cyprus Tax Savings 2. Review your Investment and Savings for Tax Efficiency 3. Review your Will – How will Domicile Effect Beneficiaries?

4. Make a Will for 40% Inheritance Tax Savings 5. Make a Will for different Jurisdictions and avoid forced heirship 6. Does your current Will reflect your intentions?

7. Review for 23% Property Rental Tax Savings 8. Look out for Property Investment Savings in new Cyprus Auctions 9. Consider Cyprus Property Investment for 20% Capital Gains 10. Consider Cyprus Property Investment for 50% Transfer Tax Savings

Look Forward – Plan Ahead ProACT expat experts offer tax saving for people living and working and investing abroad. We offer a Free Review for any tax saving issue – property, business, pension, investment.

ProACT can also assist and offer Free Review and Make a Will, provide updates or revisions as required follow the changes to inheritance tax and domicile.

We are Expat Experts for UK & Cyprus Tax Returns & Rebates. Find out more at our website. Contact Us for a Free Review.

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Your Room with a View

On the 15th Floor overlooking Sliema Creek towards Valetta, Malta.

Give your Body the Holiday of a Lifetime 7 Days Half-board in a Wellness Rejuvenation Room 11th - 18th January 2013 The Wellness Rejuvenation Rooms offer the latest technology to help revitalise your body and mind by creating the perfect environment to soothe you into a deep healing sleep, leaving you to wake feeling refreshed and invigorated.

In your Wellness Rejuvenation Room you will find: Magnetic mattresses, which magnetise your entire body, relieving it from all aches, pains and stress.

Magnetic pillows, which reduce neck and shoulder pain and stimulate circulation resulting in healthier blood with increased oxygen and nutrients.

Far-Infrared Technology which balances the temperature of the bed for added comfort.

Nikken anti-bacterial bedding that kills dust mites which is a great relief for anyone who suffers from asthma or sinus problems.

A Power Plate Vibrogym, which can give you the equivalent of a full body workout in just 15 minutes.

An air purifier, which removes contaminants from the air, great for allergy sufferers and asthmatics giving mountain fresh natural air indoors!

A hot tub on the balcony, which has views to three compass directions.

A water de-ioniser to filter all the water in the bathroom for an invigorating, soft, purified, mineral rich, perfectly PH balanced shower.

Plus hydrotherapy bath, and Dermalife Spa-Jet machine in the bathroom.

Television, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities including an expresso coffee machine.

The Fortina Spa Resort has developed a “Dine around the World” concept, offering six Restaurants, most of which are located in the spectacular Tropical Garden, each specialising in a different cuisine from around the World. These Restaurants are Taste; serving Mediterranean and Vietnamese cuisine, Sa Re Ga Ma serving Indian cuisine, Can Thai; serving Thai and Chinese cuisine, Il Giardino pizzeria, Ristorante Tigne; specialising in Italian and Continental cuisine. Our specially designed and decorated restaurants, authentic chefs and waiting staff make dining in each Restaurant an experience in itself.

The Fortina Spa Resort offers a wide range of therapies from around the World. The Spa offers beauty treatments, specialised treatments, a Physiotherapy Clinic, Chinese medicine and a range of other treatments.

You also have daily use of the Spa Sante where facilities include: Whirlpool, Steam Room, Sauna, Ice Grotto, Lanconium, Relaxation room, Aqua Meditation and Pedi Jets.

I have been enjoying this holiday for some years now, but am unable to go in January 2016 and can offer my week...

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EU Succession Rules

by Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

The UK, Ireland and Malta all have common law systems where the individual has complete control over who inherits their assets.

This differs to the rest of Europe which operates under civil law and has forced heirship rules.

The introduction of ‘Brussels IV’ on 17th August 2015 will harmonise succession rules throughout most of the EU by applying the succession rules of the country of habitual residence of the deceased.

25 member states will implement the legislation with UK, Ireland and Denmark opting not to implement it.

Poem of the Month:

by Beryl Hollands

First day of school 4 years nearly 5, What’s this all about, Seeing people never seen before, Staring faces all around, Am I lost or just been found, You are a border , for summer long, Tears drift down my face, What? Have I done wrong, To be here for summer long, So smartly dressed , in my Sunday best? What next, We have a surprise, your trunk arrived,

As the UK has not adopted ‘Brussels IV’ UK nationals living in the EU may think that this legislation will not affect them but if they habitually reside in or own property in one or more of the countries that has agreed to adopt the legislation then they will be affected.

Dry those tears, look inside, New clothes, a uniform to please.

My teddy bear: to-gather we will be, Learning our , A B C ,

Wills needs to be amended to clarify that the will is to adhere to the laws of the country of the nationality of the deceased not the country of habitual residence, which will be the default scenario.

Teddy bear beside my side, I will soon be 5 you see.

In the UK, private international law rules that immovable property is always subject to the local succession law and movable property is governed by the law of domicile.

One of the UK’s key reasons for opting out ‘Brussels IV’ was the ‘claw-back provisions’, these provisions could mean that lifetime gifts made by a UK person over their life could be clawed back upon that person’s death. This would also affect assets settled into trust.

Not only do most countries with civil law apply forced heirship they also have matrimonial rules which concern the rights and powers of spouses over property in the event of the break-up of a marriage of the death of one spouse.

For non-property investments there can be simple ways to ensure that estate planning is a smooth and easy process and often takes place without the need for probate or inclusion in ones will.

For more information please contact me Vivian Nagel, MCSI Hollingsworth International Financial Services Limited viviann@hollingsworth-int.com

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Pr Ed oo ito f R ria ea l di ng

Tel:+ 357 99 579149

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What’s Wrong with the System?

by Andreas C Chrysafis

What is wrong with this flawed democracy that we all brag about and praise as an ideal system of government but fails to provide?

What is wrong with such a system that ultimately encourages corruption at the expense of the people who put their faith and hope for a better future?

What is wrong with the leadership that promises one thing to the electorate and then stabs them in the back to remain in power?

What is wrong with petty-politicians and “representatives” of the people who fail to act on behalf of the people but thrive on self-indulgence?

What is wrong with the Greek people who fail to learn form their mistakes and continue to elect unworthy politicians and petty-political parties?

What is wrong with us all who continue to support such a flawed system knowing that it thrives on lies, nepotism and corruption?

It is evidently clear that people here in Cyprus and Greece have both been betrayed by; the political elite; the parliament; the government; law enforcement agencies; the Judiciary; the banking system and by other failed institutions!

To the dismay of the electorate, Greece is having yet another general election for the reign of power has broken down; it broke down because the existing disgraceful system protects the establishment and not citizens!

The election of Syriza party offered hope that one-day great changes were about to take place in Greece but instead they fizzled out; just like Mr. Anastasiades’ shallow promises that have betrayed peoples’ trust!

Without a Revolution of the Mind nothing will ever change! That means people need to speak out against social injustice in demand for catharsis and a social-conscious education system (Paidea) that produces “anthropous” to think for themselves and not drones!

The current political system offers no such possibility and neither any incentives nor examples of good citizenship in a caring compassionate society! That is what’s wrong with the system of government and its time for a complete re-think!

Been to a good Restaurant or Taverna lately?

Grapevine always welcomes reviews from its readers from places to eat that are just that little bit special.

If you need help please email us for our Restaurant questionnaire, which you can fill in and return to us. grapevine@cytanet.com.cy

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Recipes To Freeze

by Cherry Dobbins

Goat’s Cheese. Potato and Onion Tart From the BBC webite.

110g streaky bacon, rinded and chopped 3 level tbsp. flour 300ml chicken stock 2 400g cans plum tomatoes 6 tbsp sherry ¼ level tsp. salt freshly ground black pepper bouquet garni 110g button mushrooms, sliced 1. Turn oven to 180°C/ gas 4 2. Wipe the chicken joints and then fry in the hot oil and butter for about 5 mins., until golden brown. Using a draining spoon lift from the pan into a casserole dish

250g shortcrust pastry, fresh or frozen 25g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, sliced 1 medium potato, peeled an sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 140g goat’s cheese, broken into pieces 3 eggs

3. Fry the vegetables and bacon in the same fat until golden. Lift onto a plate using a draining spoon 4. Stir the flour into the remaining fat in the pan and cook or 2 to 3 mins.

5. Gradually stir in the stock. Bring to the boil and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.

6. Add the vegetables and bacon to the sauce in the pan along with the tomatoes, sherry, seasoning, bouquet garni and mushrooms.

7. Cover and cook in the centre of the oven for 1hr. 15 mins, until the chicken pieces are tender. Remove the bouquet garni and spoon off any excess fat.

200g crème fraiche

To freeze: Allow to cool completely and then divide into 4 foil dishes. Cover with a lid. Label and freeze when completely cold.

rocket to serve

Allow 16 hours in the fridge to thaw or cook from frozen.

1. Heat oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/gas 5. Roll out pastry so it is large enough to fit a deep 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Chill for 30 minutes.

Line the pastry tart with greaseproof paper, fill with baking beans and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and return the tin to the oven for 5 minutes until golden, then remove and set aside. Reduce oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4

To cook: transfer to a casserole dish or leave in foil container. If thawed allow ¾ to 1 hr. to reheat in oven at 200°C; if cooking from frozen allow a further hour. Check for seasoning and if you wish thicken the juices with a little beurre manie (flour and butter mixed together to form a paste and stirred into gravies etc. a little at a time until thickened.

2. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan, add the onions and potato and cook over a very gentle heat for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and tender. Season if you wish and then add the garlic and thyme and cook for a further 3 minutes. Tip into the pastry case along with the goat’s cheese and spread out evenly.

3. Whisk the eggs and crème fraiche together, season if you wish, then pour into the pastry case and bake or 30 to 35 minutes until lightly golden brown and just set in the centre.

4. Serve warm with rocket leaves.

To freeze: let the tart cool completely in the tin, then pack in a freezer bag.

Seal and freeze for up to one month.

To serve: unwrap and thaw at room temperature for 4 hours then reheat at 180°C/160°C/gas 4 for 20 minutes.

Private Wine Tasting Small groups catered for (min 12 persons) Mon, Tues, Wednes, & Thurs evenings Central Paphos location Come and discover the beauty of Greek wines Follow your evening with a Greek charcoal grilled meal served with local wine at a reasonable inclusive price.

Further details phone: Ann-Marie on 99 580320

Chicken Marengo

From the Good Housekeeping Home Freezer Cook Book circa 1972 and converted to metric.

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Food Notes from Paphos

by Cherry Dobbins

La Vera Italia

August is not the best month to eat out in a restaurant. It is generally too hot and crowded, but there comes a time when one has to get out of the house and see what is happening in the world.

So it was that my mother, Ruth, and I headed for the new Italian restaurant on Coral Bay ‘strip’.

Outside there was a ‘greeter’ to encourage the passing throngs to enter their portal. He must have thought we were an unlikely pair because, as we parked outside he ambled off for a chat with another restaurant. On realising his mistake he hurried back to show us to a table that caught a breeze and was perfect for our favourite hobby of people watching.

The menus came swiftly and from a separate wine menu I ordered a bottle of Persephone at €14,50. We also took two individual bottles of sparkling water as no large bottle was available. Sitting in very comfortably upholstered chairs, in modern surroundings we sipped our drinks and studied the menus.

The choice of foods is reasonably extensive. There are pizzas with all the traditional toppings and including a calzone. The antipasti included beef Carpaccio, baked mushrooms and a platter of cheeses and cured meats. The pasta dishes included gnocchi Sorrentina with tomatoes and Mozzarella whilst the risottos included seafood, chicken and mushroom. The meat dishes offered chicken, beef and pork including pork fillet ‘Montanara’ with cream, bacon, mushrooms, onion and garlic. There was also a 600gr grilled beef steak for €32,00. This made me think of those programmes on television, based in America, where people eat humungous amounts of food – no my imagination was running away with me, 600g is only about 20 ozs., a very large but perfectly reasonable size. Also available are dishes of sea

bream, sea bass, sea food and a fish soup for two people.

As we were not terribly hungry in the heat we decided to dive straight into the main course. Ruth chose a dish of tagliatelle with Gorgonzola and spinach.

The helping was extremely generous, flavoursome and the pasta was cooked the way my mother likes it – almost al dente.

I chose a normal sized fillet steak with a cream and Parmesan cheese sauce.

The fillet was cooked just the way I had ordered it – medium rare and was coated in the cream sauce that was gently flavoured with Parmesan and drizzled with Balsamic. There was an interesting garnish of orange slices and a dish of thin, golden chips was served to the side.

The sweet menu included tiramisu, panacotta and mixed ice cream but we were both too full to have more than a ‘pudding’ coffee. We had to go off menu for these as they only offer Caribbean or French and we wanted Gaelic. This was not a problem and two glasses shortly appeared containing coffee with a good shot of whisky and topped with aerated cream.

La Vera Italia Ristorante and Pizzeria is on the Coral bay ‘Strip’. If you are coming from the Peyia end it is about half way along on the left hand side. A red and green sign marks the spot. Our meal cost us €62,50 inclusive of all drinks.

Twelve top Tips or Freezing Food

by Cherry Dobbins

It is now 50 years since the deep freeze became a domestic kitchen item.

In the 1960’s and 70’s there were libraries of books on how to home freeze food, now they are only to be found in charity shops. Perhaps it is time for a refresher and new look at freezing.

1. Cool foods before you freeze them. You will obtain a better texture if the food is frozen more rapidly as this leads to smaller ice crystals. If batch cooking turn on the quick freeze, ideally 24 hours before putting food in there.

2. Never, ever, put in warm food. Not only will it not freeze well but also it will raise the temperature of the freezer and could cause foods to start to defrost.

3. Never refreeze food that has thawed out. If you deep freeze breaks down do not open the door and you will have 24 hours, from when it went off, to get it fixed without the foods thawing out. Remember that freezing does not kill bacteria it only slows its growth to an almost halt.

4. A full freezer is much more economical to run as the cold air does not need to circulate as much. If you have a lot of spare space top it up with basics such as sliced bread (you can usually take this out slice by slice if you have not squashed it together). Alternately ¾ fill plastic bottles with water and use them to fill the gaps.

5. The freezer should maintain a steady temperature of -18°C 6. Wrap foods well to prevent freezer burn. Cold air dehydrates foods so wrap as closely as possible. Books used to recommend that if putting food in a freezer bag you should insert a straw into the scrunched up top and suck out the air. This does work a treat but may well be frowned on for hygienic reasons now.

7. Labelling always seems a bother at the time but buying freezer labels that will not fall off and labelling food clearly with contents and freezing date is a must. You really will not remember what is in the strange shaped package 3 months down the line.

8. Freezing does not kill bacteria. When preparing food or the freezer follow all the usual rules of hygiene.

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9. Defrosting the freezer is a must. An icy freezer is very inefficient so keep it defrosted.

Your frozen food will stay frozen for a couple of hours in the fridge. Plan to do this in May or June, just before the weather gets too hot.

10. When cooking dishes to freeze use shallow rather than deep dishes. This allows them to freeze more quickly.

11. Only freeze fresh fruit and vegetables that are in their prime. Freezing will not improve them so do not freeze old foods.

12. Freeze food in realistically sized portions. They freeze quicker and better and you can take out a number of single or double portions to make up quantity whereas you will find it very difficult to halve the dish for eight and keep some frozen.

What Not To Freeze • Hard boiled eggs go rubbery

• Raw eggs in their shells will expand and crack.

• Vegetables with a high water content such as lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts.

• Soft herbs go brown (but freeze in small chopped quantities to add to stews and soups.)

• Egg based sauces such as mayonnaise will separate and curdle.

• Plain yoghurt, low fat cream cheese, single cream and cottage cheese will go watery.

Ultrasonic Cavitation: The fast and easy way to remove stubborn fat

by Caroline Carter

What is Ultrasonic Cavitation?

Ultrasonic Cavitation is a new, non-surgical fat removal procedure. This revolutionary procedure was designed in Europe and due to its success is quickly spreading across the globe.

Because there is no surgery and no anaesthesia, there is no hospital stay, no time off from work and no recovery time. Clients see rapid results and will continue to see results in the reduction of fat up to 72 hours following the treatment with many noticing improvements still occurring up to one month later The treatment uses ultrasonic cavitation technology which destroys stubborn fat cells by using low frequency sound waves. This allows for a non-surgical attack of obstinate fat deposits that no matter how much you diet and exercise, never seems to disappear.

The process permanently removes fat cells by dissolving them. The cell fragments then pass through the liver and out via the stool.

After the session the client is advised to partake of a 10-20 minute free session on our power plate.

TESTIMONIALS: the clients who supplied these testimonials have all agreed to have their contact details passed on for confirmation.

I was so pleased with my initial results that I now travel once a week from Limassol for a double cavitation session. My legs and hips have never looked so trim and I am absolutely delighted at the way I am able to wear clothes I had expected never too fit into again.

GH I have always thought if something “sounds too good to be true” it’s normally because it is, but I went to see Caroline at Healthy Healing and have been proved wrong. I had a treatment called Ultrasonic Cavitation and it is the best beauty treatment I have ever had. Caroline is one of the most Professional, understanding, caring people who does what she says she will with a treatment that Works. Thanks to Caroline I now have more confidence in my appearance and I fit my clothes properly without lumps, bumps, or sagging.

Amazing Treatment that I can now recommend hand on heart IT WORKS. KT. Just 4 sessions has left me 3” smaller. My dresses zip up without effort and I intend booking further sessions. These treatments were well worth the expense as not only am I slimmer, I feel much happier with myself.

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Andy’s Dilemma dy Rich Palmer

Andy Jones knew he was capable of achieving better things in life, but for now, his job in the local supermarket as a general dogsbody, cashier, and shelf stacker was serving its purpose. The money was low and he had to work long hours to make a decent living and pay the mortgage on the two-bedroom town house he and his wife Maureen had shared for the past five years.

Maureen had been involved in a car crash while on holiday in Cyprus and received serious injuries to her legs, arms and face, resulting in a private medical bill of thousands plus the loss of her job as a dental receptionist. It would take a long time for her to recover and in the meantime the bills had been piling up, they were thousands in debt.

It was a massive strain on their way of life and they could not see things changing in the near future despite the welcome benefit payments.

One Saturday night after Maureen had gone to bed Andy decided to stay up and have a couple of drinks, as he was not working the following day. While brooding over their financial circumstances, he decided to check the bank account online. It was Maureen’s birthday in a couple of weeks and Andy wished he could treat her with a nice present and a lovely day out. The brandy and coke was most welcome, but he almost choked on it as he looked at the computer screen.

His bank account was in credit, something he had not seen for a long time, but it showed they had millions.

Andy’s heart was racing and his brain was struggling to cope, out of debt, new car, new house, holidays, never having to work again. Phone the bank

tell them there has been a mistake, he was in a whirl. Another large brandy followed as he weighed up the circumstances. It’s their mistake what have we got to lose, a mortgaged house? We will buy one in another country, and our family and friends can come and visit us. Should he get Maureen out of bed? No, she would try to phone the bank even though it’s a bank holiday weekend and they’ll not be open until Tuesday. Maureen had always lived honestly, but Andy was sick of the stress and strain. He transferred five thousand into one of their other accounts, which had ten pounds in it, due to a Christmas present cheque. As the money went through, he shuddered with excitement. Next, he tried a hundred and five thousand. It went through.

At this stage, he knew he could return it, but the whole thing overwhelmed him. He tried an account that had been dormant for a few years and transferred five million pounds, which went through. He began to contact friends and family, this continued the next day while Maureen was at her mums. He told them he had won some money on the lottery and would like to share it with them so they gave their bank details. Money was flowing out of the account in large amounts. He opened as many online accounts as possible and transferred millions. That night he told his wife that his dad had offered to pay for a week’s holiday in Northern Cyprus with spending money, she was delighted.

As they lay on the sun-drenched beach, Maureen said ‘I could stay here forever’, it was then that Andy told her what had happened. ‘I don’t care anymore, do what you want.’ said Maureen. Andy had no idea who or where the money had come from there were just some letters and numbers on the statement.

MAGGIE’S BEAUTY SPOT: Swimsuit guide Make a splash with swimwear that flatters and fits. What is the best style for your body shape.

bust. A pleated top creates additional curves. Frills, pleats, underwiring and push-up styles will give uplift and create curves. WHAT NOT TO WEAR without support to give definition, a plunge neckline can make the bust look nonexistent.

NO WAIST - with a tall, straight-up-and-down frame you look best in high-waisted bottoms that visually shorten the torso and create waist definition. Clever prints, block colours and waist details will give the illusion of curves.

WHAT NOT TO WEAR low-slung bottoms make the torso seem longer and a halter style top can flatten the bust.

This style doesn’t create any curves or waist definition.

BIGGER BUST – if you are top heavy, approach buying swimwear as you would a bra with cup sizes and underwiring for support. Higher-waisted styles balance out your shape. Try on a variety of different styles to ensure you find the correct fit. WHAT NOT TO WEAR – tops that offer no support can equal a shapeless silhouette and boob spillage!

CURVY – choose a flattering halterneck to complement your curves. A swimsuit with secret slimming panels will support and smooth and choose a bold colour depending on your colouring. Flatter your figure with bold florals, graphic prints and clever support fabrics. WHAT NOT TO WEAR tankinis without built-in bras or body-shaping panels will do nothing to accentuate or support a curvy figure.

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PEAR – choose a two-tone one-piece that visually slims the bottom half with bands of colour. A strapless style broadens the shoulders too, which balances the figure. Look for styles that are darker on the bottom. Tops with contrasting colours or details will draw the eye upwards. WHAT NOT TO WEAR skirted styles accentuate the thighs and bottom and an all-over pattern offers no visual trickery.

All you need now is a sunhat, a great pair of 70s chunky platforms to lengthen your legs, some chic shades and you’re ready for the beach or to look ‘cool by the pool’. Yes, you do want to look fab in those holiday snaps, after all, you will be looking at them until your next beach holiday!

Maggie Wright, Colour Me Beautiful Consultant 99318477 www.cmbcyprus.com 10% off for Grapevine readers.

Antidepressants

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

Antidepressants are a type of medication used to treat depression or prevent it recurring.

It is important not to stop taking them, if you get some mild side effects early on, as these effects will usually wear off quickly.

In addition, they are used to treat a number of other conditions including; • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), • Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD),

If you take an antidepressant for 4/6 weeks without feeling any benefit, speak to your doctor.

They may recommend increasing your dose or trying an alternative medication.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

How do antidepressants work?

The belief is that antidepressants work by increasing levels of a group of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. Certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and noradrenaline, can improve mood and emotion, although we do not yet fully understand this process While antidepressants can help treat the symptoms of depression, they do not always address its causes. This is why doctors usually prescribe them in combination with psychotherapy, to treat more severe depression or other mental health conditions caused by emotional distress.

How effective are antidepressants?

Most people benefit from taking antidepressants to some degree, but research suggests that antidepressants may not be as effective as previously thought in cases of mild depression.

Doses and duration of treatment.

Antidepressants usually come in tablet form and, in most cases, need to be taken for 3/4 weeks (without missing a dose) before the benefit is felt.

A course of treatment usually lasts for six months, although sometimes a doctor may recommend a two-year course for people with a previous history of depression. Some people with recurrent depressive episode may benefit from taking them indefinitely.

Side effects.

Different antidepressants can have a range of different side effects. Always check the information leaflet that comes with your medication to see what the possible side effects are.

Common side effects of antidepressants in general are usually mild and can include; Nausea, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, sleeping problems, insomnia and/or sexual-dysfunction.

Side effects should improve within a few days or weeks of treatment as the body gets used to the medication.

Different types of antidepressants.

Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).

SSRIs are the most widely prescribed type of antidepressants.

They are usually preferred over other antidepressants as they cause fewer side effects.

Fluoxetine is probably the best-known SSRI (Prozac).

Other SSRIs include citalopram (Cipramil), paroxetine (Seroxat), and sertraline (Lustral).

Serotonin Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs).

SNRIs are similar to SSRIs. Originally, they were supposed to be a more effective antidepressant than SSRIs. However, the evidence that SNRIs are more effective in treating depression is uncertain. It seems some people respond better to SSRIs while others respond better to SNRIs. Examples of SNRIs include; duloxetine (Cymbalta/Yentreve) and venlafaxine (Efexor).

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs).

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are an older type of antidepressant. Doctors rarely prescribe these as a first-line treatment for depression as they can be more dangerous if an overdose occurs.

They also cause more unpleasant side effects than SSRIs and SNRIs. Examples of TCAs include amitriptyline (Tryptizol), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Tofranil), lofepramine (Gamanil) and nortriptyline (Allegron).

Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are another older type of antidepressant, now rarely prescribed, with a wide range of side effects.

Usually, only used in the treatment of depression if other types of antidepressants are not effective, and even then, only under the supervision of a psychiatrist.

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Dealing with Funerals

by Maureen Watt

Just over 4 years in business, still learning, always trying to improve and bring in more ideas.

This year we have added colourful coffins, yellow, red, lilac, blue, green any shade you decide to choose, we can add transfers of planes, football ensigns, flowers, ships anything that you think would put a smile on your face at such a sad occasion. The first two I had were only here for 24 hours. So yes they are popular, however we also have the traditional teak, mahogany and oak shades.

Our wish lists and general information packages (can download from our website www.angelguardiansfuneralhome.com) have made an impact on the community also, it makes such a difference to their mentality when they know that what they wish for is registered free with us and not needing to worry about what happens when the time actually comes. Of course being the only British funeral home on the island there is no loss of any important details through translation. (Mind you, sometimes I have to slow down speaking as being Scottish I can end up talking quickly). There are Golden

Leaves funeral plans which take into consideration the cost aspect and guarantees at today’s prices. Catering for burial here in Cyprus or repatriation to your home country. Currently, the only Funeral Home in Paphos to offer this service with a local Funeral Director.

This year we were invited to the British High Commissioner’s residence to celebrate the Queen’s official 89th birthday which was a lovely evening, their way of saying we appreciate your company’s help with the expats. Last November I was at the Russian Embassy hosted

by Stanislav Osatsi with the Business Woman of the Year Awards as I have been the chairperson now for 2 years. This is a fantastic Award recognizing the international women who have created and achieved their goals in a struggling financial climate.

Not much to report regarding information on the crematorium, there is a lot of work going on in the background but nothing to speak off.

We again are participating on Saturday 12 September PAWS Raft Race which will be taking place down at Bona Mare Beach, just off the road to Paphos airport. Please join us if you can.

This summer is hot ……hope you all have had lots of water or rehydration sachets, we certainly have and looking forward to it cooling a bit…… please check out our website or catch us on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/cyprusfuneraldirectorsangelguardians Also look at our advertisement on page 27.

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The Power of Prayer

by Alan Longstaff

We have had some record temperatures this summer, scorching hot as some people have described it.

My wife, Jackie, and I usually go to the UK in July and August because it’s just too hot for us in Cyprus, I am glad we did this year.

Last year we went to the UK, as usual Jackie went in July and I followed in August. I had promised one of our daughters that I would fit a shower for her, as she couldn’t get a plumber to do it because it was so difficult. So, on Monday 4th August I started on the shower, the bathroom is very small and I had to remove the toilet to get access to the bath panel. With the job completed, on Monday afternoon I had a shower after working most of the day. While standing in the bath, in front of the shower, it didn’t look quite right. On Tuesday, I did the job all over again.

If a job is worth doing it’s worth doing well. To turn the water off and on to carry out the work I had to use the valve on the water meter outside.

Still in ‘Cyprus mode’ I wore sandals most of the time, I managed to scratch two of my toes on my left foot in the process, but thought nothing of it.

Thursday morning I told Jackie I had some pain in my left leg and a pain in my groin, we went to a wellness clinic for some treatment, about two hours later I said I felt cold and within the next hour I was shivering so I went home and got in bed. Fortunately, Jackie knew there was something wrong and phoned the Doctor, no appointments were available so Jackie got me up and we went to a walk-in-clinic. The Doctor said I had cellulitis and needed antibiotics. He took my temperature and told me I needed to have them through a drip in hospital. Off we went to the hospital with a letter of admission. There were no beds available so I had to sit in the back of A&E until a Doctor came at 18.45 when they gave me a bed and the antibiotic drip started. The Doctor said I would stay in hospital until Friday evening. On Friday evening, my heart rate was still extremely high and so was my blood pressure, so I they told me I needed to stay in another day. On Saturday morning, they moved me to a ward and shortly after I needed the toilet, on exiting the toilet I collapsed. That was the last thing I knew for five days.

The infection had progressed into septicaemia, I suffered total organ failure, which meant my heart, lungs, liver and kidneys stopped working.

I was told they moved me into the critical care ward with the crash team working on me, the hospital sent for my wife and stressed it was urgent.

Jackie was in the shower and quickly she dried herself off, Jackie’s mum had phoned to say they needed her at the hospital immediately. They all came and were told I had died, but they had managed to get me on life support and that’s where I stayed for 5 days.

They summoned the whole family, to say their goodbyes. A very good friend in Cyprus phoned his friend in Wales, who phoned someone in Wellingborough, who phoned a lovely Pastor in Bedford called Josh, who came and prayed for me with Jackie. Jackie put a comment on Facebook, asking people who knew me, would they pray for me. The result was people in Africa, Canada, USA, Finland, Holland, Estonia, Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel and Germany were praying for me. The power of prayer is amazing because I am here to tell you this.

Unfortunately, two other people had the same illness as me, one a 21 year old woman and the other a 44 year old man, they both died. I had an angiogram after the event, the Doctor told me I had the heart of a young man with no sign of damage, I am 70 this year and look forward to spending many more years serving our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Two weeks after returning to Cyprus, Jackie and I, along with some other folk, went on a mission to the West Bank. It was amazing to see God at work and doing other miraculous things. If you would like to know more about God, please get in touch with me, or anyone at NTCC. We will be glad to talk with you. © Grapevine • September2015

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Busy Autumn Fund-raising for Animals With the summer season at a peak and with no end in sight for this overwhelming heat, we still have to figure out what our social calendar is going to be for the following period, don’t we?

Our summer at Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare has been and still is very busy, as we are planning many fund-raising events at the same time, and quite a few people are organising their own fundraisers for the organisation. Please see below for a short-list of the events taking place in September and October: • Evening Market at Ollie’s Tavern in Tremithousa - Tuesday 1st September 2015 – From 7pm, €5 for a stall, raffle. For bookings, telephone Sue at 99771763.

• Sunday Funday in aid of Paphiakos - Sunday 6th September 2015 – At Bonamare Beach Bar & Restaurant, from 1pm, €10 per person for buffet and entertainment. Great prizes to be won and great buffet included! There will be performances from Martin Rhodes, Kaela Santosh and more! Compere Angela Rhodes. For more information, contact Lisa at 95125088.

• Sunday Lunch at Ollie’s Tavern in Tremithousa – Sunday 6th September 2015 – €10 for Standard Sunday Lunch between 1pm and 5pm, live entertainment by AJ Vickers, maximum 50 seats available, and raffle, with exciting prizes! For bookings, telephone Wendy at 99398361.

• Cats of Cyprus Charity Event on Saturday 12th September 2015 - A high-class event, in the amazing setting of Aphrodite Hills, to follow the Cats of Cyprus Charity Golf Tournament. The Pithari Restaurant welcomes all animal lovers and not only on this special evening with a special appearance

by Michael Antoniou. Live Greek music and a delicious full meze at €25.

Professional freelance photographer Michelle Monk to take photographs on the night, and famous TV personality and sports presenter LEE CLARK to be the compere of the event. There will be a raffle and auction held. Dress code is smart casual. Book yourself direct by calling the Pithari Restaurant at 26828075 or 26829000.

• Fundraising Buffet at Aphrodite Hills – Wednesday 23rd September 2015 – From 5pm, a private fund-raiser at Sea Caves, with tickets €10 to cover food and entertainment. Bar available throughout the event, live entertainment, swimming pool and raffle! Only 100 seats available, so book early to avoid disappointment! Get your tickets and directions from Christina at 99011168 or Jo at 99110519.

• Shelter Open Day – Sunday 4th October 2015 – This year, Paphiakos bring you a new concept of the Shelter Open Day, more involving of the different segments of the community, but especially of the young generations who we should raise in the spirit of looking after animals and helping them whenever possible. Like our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ Paphiakos - for updates on this event!

• Wine Tasting at Kolios Winery – Saturday 24th October 2015 – Following our great success with the first wine tasting at the famous Kolios Winery in July 2015, we will go again when the weather gets cooler and the new wine will be ready! Tickets are €25, which covers the coach (departure from the Paphiakos T-Rooms and pick-up available from Tala), the lunch and UNLIMITED WINE! Raffle to be organized on the day and lots of fun guaranteed! For tickets, please telephone 26946461/ext. 114.

• The Troodos Cycle Challenge – Thursday 29th October 2015 – For some, the challenge of a lifetime, for others, the opportunity of a super day out! Sponsored cyclists raise money for Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare, British Lung Foundation and Cancer Research UK. Sponsor sheets available in all the Paphiakos charity shops. Start line in the village of Pano Arodes, finish line and picnic on Mount Olympus. Support vehicles to accompany the cyclists on their 95km long track in five stages! For more information, please follow www.tcc2015.com or telephone Judy at 99223572.

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A Letter from Limassol by: Michalis D. Papas

Kebab ala Greek There are many kebab houses both in Paphos, and in Limassol, where my present home is, and where I have my atelie (studio). Generally, kebab was the main food for everybody, especially the children, because it is pork meat and has greens in it. The pita is very tasty in every package you have, even in a variety of sizes and including many delicacies and thusly you have a very good supper.

In a couple of years, the intellectuals of Europe will come to Cyprus, for the Cultural Capital of Europe will be Paphos 2017. Have in mind that most of the artisans are poor and thus souvlaki (kebab) will be their main food, for lunch and supper. So, for the kebab houses it is possible to make a fortune, and I am asking: why not a joint venture, Paphos + Limassol + Nicosia, where the three towns will have almost an equal share in the incomes due to “PAPHOS 2017”.

But where does kebab come into it? There is no better food for anybody than a pita and it comes very cheap. Long ago, when I was a child, it was 2 shillings per pita, but now with the new currency, euro, we have it almost ten times more. But is it so? If you think well, a packet of cigarettes was 4 shillings and now is 4 euro. This means that we have gone back to the pound, and one shilling is equivalent to one euro.

My favourite spot in Limassol is “JUST HOME”, (“απλά σπιτικό” in the Greek language) where, in the company of my friend Peter Kuala, I have my pita of souvlaki. Since I was a good communist, I gave paintings and I get my souvlaki free. It is a kind of reciprocity as a social anthropologist would have said, and suddenly I have remembered that even in Beirut, we had kebab. Now I am taking my leading role in the intelligentsia of this country and by creating correspondence, I strive for the benefit of all the intellectuals of Cyprus.

Why don’t you join me at my favourite spot, “apla spitiko” to talk about anything and find out that many people are simply at home there? As if you were Zeus and smelled the aroma of the kebab, being satisfied as the ancient Greek gods did, just by smelling.

At last, I have found somewhere, where I feel at home in Limassol, our kebab house. Just feel at home, here in your kebab house and enjoy a pita of souvlaki.

All the same, Michalis

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Mediterranean - Work or Play?

by Alice Stanley

The holiday time is here and people think of white sands, azure sea, soft breezes and relaxation. Here at Paphos International Sailing Club some of us get more adventurous and go beyond the white sands, far out into the wide sea, to explore distant shores.

Previous articles from PISC have concentrated on the dinghy racing and Regatta events. So now, let us look at boats of more than 5 metres in length.

Firstly, we’ll look at the dozen or so ‘Working Boats’ at Agios Georgios Harbour, which belong to our Fishermen Partners. Our two Fishermen Partners, with whom we work most, are both named Savvas. Most evenings they motor out to their “favourite” fishing ground (depends on season and sea conditions apparently), anchor up, cast in their nets and wait. Savvas says that he will often go to sleep, although the spectacle and beauty of the stars above in a cloudless sky with no “light pollution” is something that always amazes him and of which he never tires. Just before the sun rises, they pull in the nets and pack the sea’s bounty into boxes full of ice. “I do not need an alarm clock,” says Savvas, grinning. “I always wake up at the right time. I have done it all my life.”

Back at AG, they sort the fish and with hope, sell it to local restaurants and hotels. “Some days are good, we might even catch a lobster or two - some not so good” explains Savvas.

What training did Savvas have? The best training that money cannot buy. “I went out with my father when I was a very young boy so now, 50 years later, I can read the sea and all her moods, just like a book. If you respect the sea, look and listen to her she will always give you plenty of warning. The sea is my life,” boasts Savvas, “and later, please God, my son Andreas who works with me now, will take over.”

If our Fishermen Partners, all of whom are professional sailors respect the sea, then surely all recreational sailors must do likewise. “Absolutely,” agrees Tony Crow our Vice Commodore who sails Circes, a beautiful 8m yacht with his wife Angela. “I would not dream of venturing out to sea if myself or my crew were not fully competent and my boat was not serviced, sound and fit for the purpose intended. 100 kilometres out to sea with a damaged rudder and a storm brewing is definitely not the best place to be.”

There are few more rewarding and exciting experiences than offered by larger sailing vessels. Creaming along silently (no engine) in a beautiful blue sea with the wind whistling through your hair and not a soul in sight. The land disappeared an hour ago! Paradoxically there is nothing more frustrating/ exciting when things suddenly change. Perhaps this is why people do these activities. Going that extra step; pushing the envelope; testing one’s self; and many more. Life is for living!

Therefore, unlike Savvas who learned his trade from his Dad, our recreational sailors need to look elsewhere. Recently three of our Club members went to Greece - the birthplace of many true seafarers - to hone their big boat sailing skills. The high-level comprehensive course officiated by an examiner from the RYA was for “The International Certificate of Competence” and included advanced sailing skills; communication skills (radio/GPS); navigational skills and safety at sea. Over three days the examiner put each candidate through a series of demanding practical exercises at sea, followed by a thorough oral and written examination.

“All three of us already had many hours of sailing experience in big boats, so we all felt confident (sic hoped) we would gain the qualification. In fact, the examiner was quite complementary,” beamed Dave Richards. “This qualification means that we will now be able to hire a bare boat (no need for a crew from hiring company to be aboard) from anywhere in the world.”

Amazingly all three have already arranged their holidays for next year. No prizes for guessing what they will be doing!

Finally from PISC - “Safe sailing to sailors everywhere and good luck to our Fishermen Partners at Agios Georgios”.

To find out more about our activities or an impressive list of qualifications available go to: www.pisc.com.cy

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