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Hopefully now the worst of the humidity and heat have gone and life can begin to return to normality! September is generally a good month to get out and about with a host of events to attend. This year is no exception, take a look at page 8 and see my selection. I’m sorry that I can no longer put everything in. My choice is based primarily on charity fund raisers and unusual ‘one-of’ events. It helps me if when you send details of your events as word document attachments. There’s some interesting reading this month; Andreas has a lot to say about the spoiling of the Akamas Peninsular, Barbara investigates the use of courier services in Cyprus and there is positive feedback about the idea of water taxis in Paphos. Our money and legal matters writers have news on all the up and coming changes that could affect you or your family. Meanwhile Cherry tries to inspire us with some tasty rice titbits! Plus there’s all the club news and gossip for you to get your teeth into. Back next month,

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A Note from the Desk of the Parkinson Society Paphos It’s thought around 1 in 500 people are affected by Parkinson’s disease, which means there are an estimated 127,000 people in the UK with the condition. It’s recorded that as many as one million Americans live with the disease, which is more than their combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s disease. In fact, it’s estimated that more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease. Based on this analogy one’s able to estimate that there must be at least 200 individuals (if not more) in the region of Paphos who are affected by Parkinson’s, either directly or indirectly.

thinking. For example, when a tennis player practices a stroke over and over again, the basal ganglia circuitry both rewards and “learns” the correct sequence of activities to produce a good backhand drive automatically.

The disease, named after the English doctor James Parkinson who published the first detailed description in 1817, is relentlessly

These bad signals disrupt communication between the brain and the muscles. This is one reason people with Parkinson’s have trouble picking up small objects and moving around fluently. Their motions are too hesitant, too small, too slow, too rigid, too shaky, too feeble and badly timed. These are symptoms of a brain in conflict with itself.

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progressive. The patient’s muscles become more rigid, frequently leading to a stooped posture, and movements slow down and get smaller and less fluid. As the disease advances, usually over a number of years, the patient becomes more and more disabled, experiencing symptoms from constipation to sleep disorders to cognitive impairment.

But, this brain circuit has a vulnerability, it depends on dopamine. When the production of dopamine is interrupted, as it is with Parkinson’s, the signals passing through the basal ganglia are garbled, and it ends up giving poor advice. Corrupted signals pass to other brain regions such as the thalamus (which relays sensory and motor data) and the cortex, (which is responsible for many higher functions such as language and consciousness).

Found through post-mortem examinations, it was discovered that people with Parkinson’s disease have sticky deposits of alpha-synuclein inside their brains. This protein seems to be an integral part of the disease that affects Parkinson’s patients. Scientists have theorized that sometimes good proteins go bad. For multiple reasons (like genes, environment and age) proteins can “misfold” and stick to other proteins. When proteins do this, they can become Linda Ronstadt

several neurological diseases in one go. But unfortunately, as of now a cure for Parkinson’s has not been found. Exercise is an important part of healthy living for everyone, but for people with Parkinson’s research has shown that exercise is more than healthy. It’s a vital component for helping to reduce stiffness and improves the mobility, posture, balance and gait of the Parkinson’s person. Regular exercise Michael J Fox

helps lessen the progression of symptoms, leaving one with less difficulty in performing daily tasks. Enhanced physical, mental and cognitive health can be achieved from exercising, all of which are especially important to people with a chronic ailment. A meeting, open to all Parkinson’s patients, their carers and family members, will take place on the 12th September 2017, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the UKCA in Chloraka. And volunteer-helpers for placements within this society are most welcome.

The brain, which is a three-pound lump of mostly fatty matter, enables us to perform a seemingly endless number of tasks, like walking, seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, thinking, loving, hating, speaking and writing. In Parkinson’s, the circuitry in a tiny region of the brain called the basal ganglia becomes dysfunctional. Along with the cerebellum, the basal ganglia normally acts as a kind of adviser that helps people learn adaptive skills by classic conditioning, rewarding good results with “dopamine bursts” and punishing errors by withholding the chemical. Babies rely on the basal ganglia to learn how to deploy their muscles to reach grab, babble and crawl, and later to accomplish many complex tasks without

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toxic, capable of jumping from cell to cell, causing other alpha-synuclein proteins to do the same and potentially killing neurons (especially dopamine producing ones) in their wake. Parkinson’s patients, their carers and families are looking to neuroscience research to lend nature a helping hand. And remarkably, some researchers foresee the possibility that one day, in the not toodistant future, they may be able to develop drugs to target these rogue proteins, potentially combatting

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A full rota of what the society encompasses will be revealed at this meeting. Various exercise programs, speech therapy classes, general events, presentations and more will be on future agendas. PSP’s mission is to offer programs that empower those with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners to be proactive in managing their day-to-day lives, working to delay progression and committing to living well with Parkinson’s. To book for this event call Carol on 26652843 or 99443855

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Paphos Astronomy Club The Paphos Astronomy Club has been established for many years and meets at the Vatouthkia Restaurant in Tala monthly. The astronomical year for the club starts with the September meeting which is traditionally a night out in a different location viewing the stars after dinner. The rest of the year’s meetings, ending in June, are held at the Vatouthkia Restaurant. The meetings consist of usually a presentation on various astronomical subjects and DVD followed by a very sociable dinner. After dinner the members and guests then go outside for a “tour of the night sky” with one of the club’s experts and also viewing the sky through the club telescopes.

The club appeals to people with a wide field of astronomical interest’s, recent presentations have included “life on the International Space Station”, “gravity waves”, “the solar system”, “the history of space travel and the current exploration of mars” and the “setting up of a colony on the planet”.

the meetings have become as much a social event rather than just a lecture. This September’s meeting will be held on 20th September at the Vasilikon Winery in Kathikas where there will be a presentation on current and future astronomical phenomenon, a buffet dinner and then the tour of the night sky followed by viewings with the club telescopes. This high up location with a minimum of light pollution should make for a good night’s viewing. This evening cost will be €20.

The club appeals to everyone young and old whether you are just a star gazer, astrophysicist or just have an interest in outer space. The club is always keen to push the social aspects of the club and

The club membership fees are €15 per year but the meetings are open to non-members who pay a €2 surcharge for those who would like an occasional visit. If you would like more information, please contact Carolyn on 97762371 or Luke on 97635973 for membership details or email carolyn.hart@btinternet.com or why not request an invitation to join us as a guest. We look forward to seeing you there. Chairman Eamon Brooks, Paphos Astronomy Club

Images of TLC School on :View the Moon: evening held for students and parents

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Nearest and Dearest in Limassol Here we go again... The last time I wrote, my partner Roger was in Nicosia General Hospital waiting for a heart operation and I described how I found a hotel to stay rather than making the daily journey from Peyia. It was nearing Easter and at the last minute it was decided Roger needed to be transferred to Limassol, under the care of a private hospital, the Ygia Polyclinic, 21 Nafpliou Street. Having returned from Nicosia and after spending a night at home in Peyia, it’s back to Karavella old town bus station and a €4 journey to Limassol. This time around I didn’t bother to make enquiries about a hotel near the hospital, I just went straight to my good friend Google, found a map showing the Ygia Polyclinic and Booking. com found me the rest. Le Village Hotel, Archiepiskopou Lentoid A, 242, is another amazing find. A friendly 1-star, family-run business. My en-suite room was clean and again plenty of hot water was available. I paid €28 which was the rate per night and breakfast was an optional extra. Unlike the Nicosia hotel, this room had no fridge or drink making facilities, so it is advisable to take a travel kettle and beverages. Le Village is on the left- hand side on the main road into Limassol. The bus stop is about 200 metres past the hotel, where the Old General hospital stood, and by what is now a police station. I got off the bus here and made the short walk back along the road. This is handy if you don’t know Limassol well, as you can ask for the Old General Hospital stop. The Ygia Polyclinic is no more than a ten-minute walk away from the hotel. Turning left out of Le Village, take the second street on your left, passing a 24hr kiosk and a Co-op bank, with that everhelpful cash machine, at the T-junction, turn right, then left by the

pharmacy. Carry on up this street, then crossing the main road at the top, the hospital is on your right. This an area made up of numerous pharmacies and consulting rooms for doctors and dentists, etc. Rog’s operation now over and, thank goodness, a complete success, when he had a sleep, I would take a fifteen-minute walk along Leontiou Machaira to the old town for coffee or lunch and if you, like me, enjoy walking, some days the extra ten minutes to take in the vibe of the Marina. All this making for a lot less stressful time than having to drive every day, and it meant too, being able to stay with Rog a lot longer. Even the walk back to the hotel in the evening was pleasant. Rog is now home and making a good recovery. I hope my experience of hotels and transport will help someone else to have a less traumatic and worrying time, if their nearest and dearest ever has to go in to hospital, in an unfamiliar place. Of course, most of all, I hope it never happens to you. Margie

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Stage One Theatre: Back in Business After the long summer break Stage One Theatre in Emba returns to doing what it does best - entertaining its adoring public. To open the winter season the Company presents the comedy ‘Silly Cow’ by Ben Elton. TV watchers will know Londoner Ben as the author of the beloved comic series ‘Blackadder’ and more recently ‘Upstart Crow’. A comedy series about the trials of William Shakespeare in his efforts to write plays aided and hindered by his wife and servants. ‘Silly Cow’ is a modern comedy with a very bitchy female protagonist who works in the media, a part originally written for Dawn French. She is known for taking pleasure in someone else’s misfortunes. In the play she is putting together a TV reality show in which she hopes to dish the dirt on her guests. She is also defending a lawsuit brought by a female actor she has impugned (the ‘Silly Cow’ of the title). Be prepared for plenty of naughty laughs in this play which is written by a master of the genre. Margaret Wright directs. The play runs from Tuesday 3rd October to Saturday 7th October. All performances start at 7.30pm and tickets are priced at €12.00 with discounts for children and students. How to Book: Tel: 99967737. The booking line opens Monday 11th September and is open Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 1.00pm; Email: boxoffice@stageonetheatre.com any time; visiting the box office at the theatre the box office opens Monday 11th September and is open Mondays & Fridays only from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. Gift vouchers are on sale at the theatre box office. Booking for the December play can be made at the same time as the October production. The October production is sponsored by Martyn and Chris Electricians. Stage One is proud to bring something special to the Capital of Culture this year. In December the Company will present the ever popular musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ currently in rehearsal. The award winner is directed by Cathy Asater and sponsored by Petz Stuff. Matinée performance at 3.00pm on Sunday 3rd December with performances Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th at 7.30pm. Audiences will be singing all the way to Christmas. Booking is likely to be heavy so make sure you reserve your tickets when you book for ‘Silly Cow’. Even if you are not a ‘Rich Man’ tickets are still only €12. To join in all the fun (and hard work) of theatrical life plus making new friends and learning new skills you may come along to the regular monthly Club Night at the theatre in Emba and meet the gang. All ages and talents welcome. Come anytime from 7.00pm on the third Thursdays. Members enjoy a good social life as well as working on stage or behind the scenes. As for acting - you never know till you try. For any information or just for a chat about Stage One, call Caroline on 26911641.

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Some Sound Advice (pun intended!) Be prepared to produce more earwax as the temperature rises, as it certainly has now!

What is earwax? Earwax (also called cerumen) is made by glands in the outer part of the ear canal. Earwax helps your ear stay healthy. It helps stop dust, dirt, and other substances from getting into the ear canal. Earwax also helps to maintain the ear canal’s acid balance and to protect the ears from infection. It is healthy to have earwax inside the ear canal. It is not a sign of poor hygiene. Usually, the ears constantly clean themselves by slowly moving earwax and debris out of the ear canal opening. Most of the time, we are unaware of this cleaning process.

When is earwax a problem? Fresh earwax is soft and yellow. Older earwax is brown or black. It may even look like blood. The wax may also be dry, white, and flaky. Too much earwax in the ear can be uncomfortable. If too much earwax is in the ear canal, it may act like an earplug, blocking sound entering the ear and making it harder to hear.

What causes excess earwax buildup? No one knows for sure why some people have problems with earwax and others don’t. Older adults tend to have more problems with earwax than younger adults. People, especially older men, with coarse wiry hairs in the ears may have more problems. Some people may have the problem in just one ear. Users of moulded or custom-made hearing aids in particular must watch for a buildup of earwax because the ear mould or shell of that type of hearing aid acts like a dam, preventing the wax from moving out of the ear canal. Your ear can also get blocked with earwax if you use objects to clean

the ear canal. An object may push earwax deeper into the ear canal and compact it. The earwax hardens and may cause a sudden loss of hearing or ear pain. Never try to remove earwax yourself with objects such as a cotton bud, car key, hair grip, toothpick, matchstick, or high-pressure water spray. These are unsafe tools for removing earwax and often push the earwax further down the ear canal toward the eardrum. Such objects hurt the ear canal and can make a hole in the eardrum. They may damage the small bones in the middle ear behind the eardrum. They can even damage the inner ear, causing permanent hearing loss.

How is earwax buildup treated? There are safe ways to remove earwax if it is causing pain or loss of hearing. You can use baby oil, mineral oil, organic oil or special ear drops to soften the earwax. This may be enough to get extra wax to move slowly out of the ear. The wax will fall out or may be cleaned safely from the outer ear with a washcloth or tissue. Earwax that is causing problems can be removed by a healthcare professional who may use irrigation (syringing), or suction. Your healthcare provider may refer you to an ear-nose-throat (ENT) specialist for earwax removal if you have: • frequent blockages by earwax • chronic ear disease • an eardrum with a tear or hole in it (now or in the past) • only one ear with good hearing and that ear is the one with the earwax buildup.

How can I take care of myself? Unless there is a blockage, it is best to leave earwax alone. Remember, you need earwax to protect the ear. It does not mean that your ears are not clean. If you tend to have problems with earwax buildup: • Don’t try to soften the wax in your ear if you have ear pain or cold symptoms, or if your eardrum has ever had a hole or tear. • Don’t put any object (such as cotton buds or pencils) inside your ears to try to clean them. • See your healthcare provider if you develop pain or discomfort in one or both ears or if you notice a change in your hearing.

How can I remove ear wax at home? Unless there is a blockage, it is best to leave earwax alone. Remember, you need earwax to protect the ear. It does not mean that your ears are not clean! Source: University of Texas. (Ears are universal!) N.B. Whilst Alternative Hearing does NOT carry out earwax removal, we hope that this information is of interest and/or use. We do, however, offer professional hearing care services, including Hearing Tests and Hearing Aid Dispensings. To arrange your free Hearing Test, call 97799281 or 97790245, email alternativehearing@cytanet.com.cy, or visit our website at www.alternativehearingcyprus.com

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Is Your Cup Half Empty Or Half Full? by Valerie Morgan

Are you one of those people whose cup is always half full or half empty? Always seeing the negative side of life? Complaining kills joy. It makes you unhappy. It makes everyone around you unhappy too. How many of you like to be around complainers? The problem is, once we start to complain it’s very hard to stop. We can find something to complain about all the time. If it’s raining, (and I’m writing this in the UK, so it’s pouring down outside) we can complain about that. Or we can look at it from a positive perspective and enjoy the green trees and lawns. If it’s hot and sunny, especially in Cyprus during July and August, we complain about that. Or we can think we are very lucky to wake each morning to blue skies and sunshine. Philippians 2:14 tells us ‘Do everything readily and cheerfully- no bickering, no second-guessing allowed! Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God.’ So how do we conquer complaining? Admit you have a problem. One of the most difficult parts of correcting a problem is to admit you have one. Take time to listen to yourself. How much time do you spend complaining? We all talk to ourselves, but we need to be careful we don’t slip into the habit of negative self-talk. If we slip into that mind-set we need to change it – quick! God loves me. God forgives me. God thinks I am special, so special he sent His Son to die for me. So stop thinking you are worthless because God doesn’t. We need to change our mind-set and think about those things which are positive – not negative. Not only should you think positive thoughts you should speak positive words. Lift people up – don’t tear them down. We have all heard; ‘If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all’. Even though it’s not a biblical saying, it’s a wise saying to live by. Try replacing your criticisms and complaints with compliments. One of the things I hear regular complaints about here in Cyprus, are the hospitals. Well, just after Easter this year I was admitted to Polis Hospital with pneumonia. I can only say that the treatment I received was second to none. The staff there were absolutely wonderful, the hospital was spotlessly clean and the food was really good. I have visited hospitals in the UK where the cleanliness leaves something to be desired. And one of my friends recently had an X-ray which needed assessment and was told she would have to wait 18 weeks because it had to be sent to Pakistan! Do we really have anything to complain about? If you want to overcome complaining, look for God’s hand in all of your situations and circumstances. If you are going through some rough times, be aware – God is there. 2 Corinthians 4:17 ‘These hard times are small compared to the coming good times. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow’. The reason why over and over in the Bible we are told not to complain is this – complaining leaves God out of the situation. If you are a constant complainer – you need to take a good long look at your faith in God. He will never leave you. He will always take care of you.

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

No debt problems are unsolvable. It might not be easy or quick, but there is always a way out of debt. Debts are urgent; they grow rapidly over time, and speedily spiral into trouble. The earlier you deal with them, the easier they are to deal with. Being in debt is not just a financial issue, but feeds into all elements of your life. Finding solutions are wide and varied; from cutting interest costs, budgeting, or simply where to find free, one on one help such as the Citizens Service Centre (Similar to the Citizens Advice Bureau in the United Kingdom) based in Cyprus.

Are you in debt crisis? There are two ways to deal with debt problems and which one is right for you depends on whether you are in what is technically defined as debt crisis or you just have worrying or large debts. What counts as debt crisis depends on whom you ask; a loose definition is as follows.

Yet however, good or bad your reason for getting into debt, from now on, the most important thing you can do is get a disciplined handle on your spending. Debt is a symptom not the problem. Before tackling it, you must reduce your spending, not only to stop you borrowing more, but to also maximise repayments. The prime aim of this article is to cut the cost of your debts, yet if you do that without examining the bigger picture of all your spending it will be wasted. That is why, in this article, the prime focus is on cutting the cost of your debts themselves, rather than looking at the bigger picture of all spending.

How bad are your debts? If you are wondering how bad your debts are, as the old adage says, size is not everything. What counts is your debt in proportion to your ability to repay. Are your non-mortgage debts bigger than a year’s salary after tax? If your non-mortgage debts (usually credit cards and loans) are more than a year’s salary after tax, then they are quite severe; after all, that means you would need to work more than a year to repay them, even if you had no outgoing expenditures. If you need to talk to some one on a one to one basis, call the Citizens Service Centre for free advice. Citizens Service Centre

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Limassol Nicosia 3036 1082 25829129 22446686 Citizens Service Centre 1 Evagora Pallikaridi Debt crisis is when you cannot afford to make even the minimum repayments on all debts or meet all necessary outgoings. Therefore, even if your debts are big, if you can service them, even at the minimum level, you are not in debt crisis and a different solution applies. No one ever wants to get into debt. It comes from spending money you do not have. This could be for frivolous reasons, or you may have had an awful change in circumstance, like a partner dying, personal illness, divorce, mental health problems, or losing your job.

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Domna Maria Court Polis Chrysochous. Paphos 8820 26821888 Dr Vasilios Silivistris is a UK trained Psychotherapist and Counselling practitioner. Tel: 99 109177. Email: v.silivistris@btinternet.com

Songs and Blessings with the Anglican Church of Paphos A ‘Special Service’ for your Animals and Pets

Having a pet can certainly be a blessing especially when they provide company and companionship. There is something very heart-warming about being able to show one’s love to that special animal in your life. St. Francis of Assisi would have agreed for he was known to have a special love for and an affinity with animals. So, on St. Francis’ feast day, Wednesday 4th October, there will be an opportunity to mark this special day with a simple blessing of animals by the clergy from both the Latin Catholic and the Anglican Churches. The first animal blessing service was held last year and due to its popularity is being held again. Hopefully, it will become a regular event on the church calendar. Bring your animals and pets to the shaded area just beside the church of Ayia Kyriaki, Kato Paphos at 4.00pm and have your pet blessed. There is a long tradition in the church of giving thanks for animals and blessing them and we will uphold this tradition in early October and hope that you and your ‘special friend’ will be able to join us. For further information and directions visit the Website: www.paphosanglicanchurch.org

Singing ‘Songs of Praise’ as the Sun Sets

Join with us in the wonderful setting of Ayios Andronikos Park near Polis for the annual ‘Songs of Praise in the Park’ on Saturday 16th September at 5.00pm, organised by St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Prodromi. This outdoor event, which has been running for many years, is an enjoyable occasion to sing well known hymns and listen to memorable poems and readings. Each year a different theme is chosen, this year it is “What a wonderful world” and will celebrate the diversity and beauty of other countries around the globe. If you like to sing joyful hymns in the company of other people but don’t attend any Church, this is the perfect occasion for you and is offered as an outreach for everyone. It will last for about one hour concluding as the sun sets behind the park with a retiring collection for charity; last year over €200 was raised for a Mission Hospital in Kenya. Within the park is the tiny Church of Ayios Andronikos, a sixteenth century building with some red and blue wall paintings on the white washed walls. You might like to look inside and view them. Members of the congregation of St. Luke’s, a church within the Parish of the Anglican Church of Paphos, will be delighted for visitors to join with them after the service at a local taverna in Polis or one of the fish restaurants at nearby Latchi. Everyone especially visitors to our beautiful island is welcome. For further information, Email: churchsecretary04@gmail.com Directions: Take the B7 Paphos-Polis road. On entering Polis turn left towards Latchi. Turn right at the traffic lights; take second right marked ‘Moustakallis Restaurant’. Car park is on the right and once entered the Park is immediately in front of you. grapevine | your local community meeting place | september 2017 issue

LIVE MUSIC IN PAPHOS - www.nitbats.com September Nitbats is soon changing to NB Music Cyprus to match with the Facebook Group, exciting times! Venues and performers please post your events into the Facebook NB Music Cyprus Live Music Listings Paphos group. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/205055152857354. All welcome to join the group, just send a group member request to Jan Robinson Paphos. Please listen to Paphos Rock 98.5 FM’s Get the Buzz Show from 11.00 am to 12 Noon with Simone Swift and Jason Collins on Fridays as Jan will be interviewing live, local music performers. Please message me on facebook or email me if you are a performer in Paphos and would like a chance to tell people more about your show. Listen live at: http://www.eradio.gr/Rock-FM-985-Paphos-i159/live 1 September MARIO DIAS PIANO RECITAL - from 8.30 pm at Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre, 1 Nikolaou, Nikolaidi 18, 8010 Paphos. The pianist Mario Dias from Brazil, presents a piano solo recital, tribute for the 120 years of the birth of the Brazilian composer Francisco Mignone, one of the most significant figures in Brazilian classical music. The programme will include the composer’s 12 Street Corner Waltzes, a different recital not to be missed.Entrance: 10 euro pp. Res. Ess. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. - N.B. Also at Technopolis 1 September J’DEE DUOLIVE - at the UKCA Club - Tomb of the Kings Road, opposite St George’s Hotel, between Paphos and Coral Bay. 8 - 11pm, free entry for members (small guest fee applies). Fabulous show with vocals and bass guitar from Kellie & Andy. Tel: 99057368 Deb for info and table bookings (advisable as club gets very busy) 1 / 2 / 3 September THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO - MOZART - Presented by the 19th Pafos Aphrodite Festival - from 8pm at Paphos Castle Square, Harbour area. Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail. Teatro Giuseppe Verdi di Pisa, Parma Opera Organization CEFAC, Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Daniele Agiman Coro Lirico Citta di Rimini Amintore Galli, Pafos Aphrodite Festival Chorus. The Abduction from the Seraglio is in the genre of ‘singspiel’, a comic opera in the German language, combining music with spoken dialogue. Sung in German with Greek and English subtitles. Duration: Act 1: 40 mins, Acts 2 and 3: 75 mins. Intermission: 25 mins between Act 1 and Acts 2 and 3 Tickets: 25/40/50/70 euro pp. Available from: Tel: 26822218, www.pafc.com.cy 2 September RONNIE BARRONE - CANCER PATIENTS SUPPORT GROUP PAPHOS FUNDRAISER - from 1pm at Chocco’s Coffee & Wine Bar (opp. Papantoniou Supermarket in Chlorakas). Come along and be entertained by the smooth, silky voice of Ronnie. Raffle. Tel: Alan 99967861 4 September ORGAN RECITAL - PAUL TIMMINS - from 12 noon at Agia Kyriaki Church (St Paul’s Pillar) Paphos. Paul Timmins, the Organist at the Anglican Church, performs a programme of sacred/reflective music for 30 minutes. There is no entrance fee but donations are welcome for charity. 4 September TOM JONES TRIBUTE SHOW with TOM CANNINGS - from 9pm at The Britannia Pub, Bar St., Kato Pafos. Great vocals and performance not to be missed from this talented act if you love Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra and more. Tel: Neil 99850971 4 September ‘THE BLUE BROTHERS’ TRIBUTE - Andi Hobbs & A.J. Vickers perform their fantastic tribute show. From 7.30pm at the Hole in the Wall bar, Coral Bay. Every Tuesday Tel: 26955922 Friday 8 September THE LOW SPARK - ROCK TRIO - from 8.30pm at Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre - in the garden. During their summer tour in Cyprus and Greece, the dynamic rock trio from Nicosia ‘The Low Spark’ will be playing at Technopolis 20. This leading alt-psych-rock band on the island was formed in 2009 originally as a cover band, but slowly and steadily they began to compose their own material. The Low Spark’s live shows are exciting and full of energy with long trippy improvisation segments and a distinguishing big sound. Guitarist Mario Michael, bassist and vocalist, Lefteris Moumtzis and drummer Stephanos Meletiou are key figures in the local music scene, but their joining forces on this project definitely brings out a

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remarkable musical result. www.technopolis20. com. Tel: 70002420. N.B: Also at Technopolis 20 8 September ROD STEWART TRIBUTE BOB WYPER Presented by Karen Kendall - Pissouri Amphitheatre. ‘King of the Amphitheatres’ Bob Wyper has spent many years in show business since his earliest performances back in 1972 to become one of the most respected names around. Now, his ROD STEWART TRIBUTE is recognised as one of the best, and certainly the most energetic that you’ll see. Worldwide audiences who have seen the show often recommend it to others as Bob delivers a great performance of Greatest Hits in his tribute to Rod. Ticket price: 14 euro pp (children 12 and under FREE) Gate: 7:00pm Concert: 8:00pm. www.kendallevents.com Tel: 96818066 - (Also 9/10 Sept at Tala Amphitheatre) 8 September CHRIS KING & THE FIREBIRDS from 6.30pm at Elea Estate Golf Clubhouse, 1 Eleon Avenue, 8310 Geroskipou, Paphos. The Memory Lane Tour takes you on a musical journey through the decades of Rock and Roll, from the 50s to the 80s, from Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Cliff Richard to the Beatles to Showadywaddy to Shakin Stevens and everything in between. This is a live rock and roll musical show with Chris King on lead vocals, musical direction on bass guitar, with singer-songwriter Mr Johnny Black, on drums - Stan the Man Stanley. Mr Johnny Mac, on lead guitar, went to school with David Bowie and played with the Walker Brothers. He plays authentic rock and roll. Tickets: 35 euro including buffet dinner. www.facebook. com/Chris.King.Firebirds www.eleaestate.com. Reservations: Tel: 26202003, Email: dining@eleaestate.com 9 September ANDI HOBBS & AJ VICKERS - from 7pm at The Function Suite Bowling Alley, Prodromi, between Polis & Latchi. Very energetic and entertaining vocalists with great show inc. Blues Brothers tribute. 5 euro pp. Tel: 99012921 9 September SUMMER BALL - PAPHOS KIDNEY ASSOCIATION - from 7pm at Palio Electriki, Old Market area, Pafos. With duo Blue Jar - guitar/violin/vocals ‘fiddling the favourites’ and ‘swinging the standards’. Welcome drink and seasonal buffet. 25 euro pp. Contact: Caroline - caro@spidernet.com.cy or Tel: 26911641 11 September TOM JONES TRIBUTE SHOW with TOM CANNINGS - from 9pm at The Britannia Pub, Bar St., Kato Pafos. Great vocals and performance not to be missed from this talented act if you love Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra and more. Tel: Neil 99850971 13 September CHRIS ANDRE - from 7.30pm at the Hole in the Wall bar, Coral Bay. A truly wonderful and gifted guitar, fiddle and bouzouki player. Guaranteed a brilliant night of great music. Every Wednesday Tel: 26955922 15 September DROUSHIA DIXIE SEVEN - at Vasilikon Winery Kathikas Paphos. Dance to the good time music of the 30’s til late! The concert will be inside if weather not favourable! Droushia Dixie Seven is a seven piece band playing music from the great American Jazz Age of the 1930’s and 40’s recreating the original sounds of Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory, Sidney Bechet, the Firehouse Five and many others and reflecting the 1950’s London jazz revival by the likes of Chris Barber, Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk and Monty Sunshine. Award winning wines - Bar opens 6.30pm. Full hot and cold Buffet from 7pm. Table reservations must be made and tickets purchased in advance from: Vasilikon Winery Kathikas Tel: 26633999 and Carmines (Hearns) Peyia Hill Peyia Tel: 26622441 15 September CHRIS KING & THE FIREBIRDS - from 8pm at the Blue Diamond Beach Restaurant Geroskipou Paphos. The Memory Lane Tour takes you on a musical journey through the decades of Rock and Roll, from the 50s to the 80s, from Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Cliff Richard to the Beatles to Showadywaddy to Shakin Stevens and everything in between. Tickets: 25 euro including dinner, with 2 euro to charity. Reservations: Tel: 70009031. Facebook: @bluediamondcyprus. www. bluediamondcyprus.com 15 September MUSICAL FESTIVAL - CPSG FUNDRAISER - from 8pm at Chlorakas Amphitheatre, Chlorakas, Paphos. With 7 great performers! Simone Swift - mega vocalist, Christian Everett - illusionist, Bob Clarkson singing mellow classics, Sarah Jane Hully singing the hits, Dru Chapman singing Motown, Soul and more, Tony Spinner-Naylor with his great vocals and Jo Allsop a fab vocalist and entertainer. 15 euro pp. Tickets available from Premier Electrical stores and Carmine’s gifts in

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LIVE MUSIC IN PAPHOS - www.nitbats.com September 2017 Pegeia. Presented by Starlight Entertainments. www.starlightcyprus.com and on facebook. Tel: 99034576 15 September IIOANNA TROULLIDOU JAZZ QUARTET - Wine & Dine & Music At Minthis Hills - from 8pm, Tsada Golf Clubhouse. Mediterranean Meal 27 euro pp. Tel: 26842222 15 September EUC SAX QUARTET II - from 8.30pm -Technopolis 20 Paphos. The EUC (European University Cyprus) Sax Quartet II was established in 2006 and is comprised of Yiannis Miralis (soprano sax), associate professor of saxophone and music education and Vice-Dean at EUC, Vicky Siafaka (alto sax), EUC graduate, and Christos Papadopoulos (tenor sax) and Papagiotis Souroullas, members of the EUC Symphonic Band. Their repertoire ranges from classical arrangements, original and standard compositions, as well as arrangements of pop and jazz songs. With their purity of sound, extensive dynamic range and homogenous blending they aspire to contribute to the promotion of classical saxophone in Cyprus. Entrance: 10 euro pp. Reservations necessary: Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com 16 September PAWS RAFT RACE - The Annual PAWS Raft Race in aid of PAWS Dog Shelter will be held at Bonamare Beach, Timi. Registration necessary by 8 Sept. Whether you come and take part or just watch, this is a fun event for everyone. Races start at 10.30am. There will be music from DJ Kev and a BBQ (7 euro pp) at 1.30pm. Please contact Sue 99320631 or Jen 99921763 for BBQ tickets and further information 16 September STORY OF THE BLUES - THE ZILLA PROJECT featuring ELIAS ZAIKOS AND GUESTS from 8.30pm - Tala Amphitheatre, Stephanie Hill, Tala, Paphos. The Story of The Blues is a unique, rich, fascinating and sentimental musical journey, taking the audience through various regions, eras and sounds of the Blues - a journey that began over a century ago and is still going strong. The leading local blues band The Zilla Project will be joined on stage by four special guests from Greece, including acclaimed pan-European Blues veteran Elias Zaikos, founder and inspiration behind this project, as well as two musicians on horns and a female vocalist. The programme will begin in Mississippi at the dawn of the 19th century, gradually taking audiences into the Blues of 1930s New Orleans, 50s Chicago, 60s England, 70s Texas, 80s Boston and finally international Blues of the past 35 years. Before and during the concerts audiences will enjoy audio-visuals in the form of video projections and slides relating to the places, musicians, and legends of the Blues. Tickets: 10/5 euro pp. Concessions are available to students, soldiers, pensioners after proof of ID. Persons with disabilities are allowed free entrance. Available from: www.tickethour.com.cy and at ACS Couriers shops all over Cyprus. Information: Tel: 70002212 22 September STRING SENSATIONS - from 8.30pm - Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre, Nikolaou 1, Nikolaidi 18, 8010 Paphos. The String SenSations is a different string quartet with Lesley Locke (violin/vocals), Giorgos Hadjigeorgiou (violin), Tommy Locke (guitar/vocals) and Doros Zesimos (cello). Using guitar and vocals, they combine a unique sound with a wider, more exciting repertoire. For the popular classics, the guitar creates an interesting texture and for the instrumental pop, the guitar adds a driving rhythm to their own original arrangements. The programme will include Bach, Saint-Saens, Glenn Miller, Adele, tangos, film music and many more. For the second half of the show, bring your dancing shoes! String SenSations will perform Irish, country, disco, rock and pop, to get your toes tapping. Songs that you know, and showpieces to thrill! Entrance: 10 euro pp. Res. Ess: Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. N.B: Also at Technopolis 20 22 September TAKE THAT TRIBUTE BY RE-TAKE THAT Presented by Karen Kendall Pissouri Amphitheatre. Hailing from all corners of the industry, the individual performers who make up Re-Take That each bring their own unique qualities. Playing at sold-out venues to audiences of thousands, Re-Take That have enjoyed phenomenal success to date, having secured a loyal following. ‘We have a great time touring all over Europe. The chemistry we have on and off stage is paramount to the success of Re-Take That. We have a ball!’ More than simply a band, the Re-Take That experience is multi-faceted, combining huge personalities, vocals, dance routines, costumes and a spectacular light show. ‘We wanted to create a show so professional and accurate that if Take That themselves came to see it, they’d say, ‘Wow’!’ “Just like watching my mates on stage, Brilliant!.. the attention to detail is amazing!” Jason Orange. Ticket price: 17 euro pp(children 12 and under FREE) Gate: 7pm Concert: 8pm. www.kendallevents.com Tel: 96818066 - (Also 23/24 Sept at Tala Amphitheatre) 22 September CHRIS KING & THE FIREBIRDS - from 8pm at Kentroikon, 7 Platia Nikis, Mandria, Paphos. The Memory Lane Tour takes you on a musical journey through the decades of Rock and Roll, from the 50s to the 80s, from Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis,

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Cliff Richard to the Beatles to Showadywaddy to Shakin Stevens and everything in between. Tickets: 22 euro pp inc. buffet dinner. www.facebook.com/ KentrOikonReservations: Tel: 26423842 22 September MOON RIVER SWING AND JAZZ BAND - 9pm at the New Horizon Pub, Tomb of the Kings Road, Chlorakas area, Paphos. Fronted by vocalist Michael Antoniou singing hits from Andy Williams, Matt Munro, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole etc. Tel: 26934199 23 September ARCHANGEL MICHAEL HOSPICE FUNDRAISER5 - GARDEN OF REMEMBERANCE FUND - from 7pm at the Fountain of Gerolakkos Restaurant, Tsada, Pafos (off main road below Tsada village to Kallepia. With the fantastic vocals of Jo Alsopp and Sarah Jane Hully with a huge repertoire from the 70s to the 90s ‘1 Non Blonde’ duo! 15 euro pp. Tel: 26642245 venue. 30 September PURPLE ACOUSTIC TRIO - from 8.30pm at Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre, Nikolaou 1, Nikolaidi 18, 8010 Paphos. Enjoy original arrangements of rock, pop, blues and jazz classics performed by the Purple Acoustic Trio, established in 2016. The trio consists of Marinos Neophytou on saxophone, the guitarist Kostas Dionisis and singer Malvina Charalambides. Marinos Neophytou has studied jazz and jazz performance at the Berklee College of Music in America and from a very young age he deals with improvisation and the creation of small musical groups. Kostas Dionisis grew up in Athens and studied in Thessaloniki playing blues rock with various local groups. Malvina Charalambides graduated from the University of Surrey in UK, awarded with a degree in Bachelor of Music and Voice Performance in pop, rock & jazz. Entrance: 10 euro pp. Reservations necessary: Tel: 70002420 www. technopolis20.com

Programme for Paphos2017 European Capital of Culture Events Tel: 26932017. www.pafos2017.eu where the programme Pahos2017 European Capital of Culture Events is available also via mobile download. Please visit their offices at 55 Griva Digeni Ave, 8047 Pafos to collect your copy of the full Programme in English (used to be District Administrator’s office on left side after Pafos Archaeological Museum if travelling towards Debenhams - large yellow house with green shutters with lots of Pafos2017 orange flags lining fence by road, behind statue/bust of Archbishop Makarios). September Events include:

Friday 1 September 2017 Geroskipou Square 16:30-22:00 Saturday 2 September 2017 Makarios Avenue 16:30-22:00 Sunday 3 September 2017 Archaeological Park Entrance 8:00 -20:00 2017 Musical Minutes! Five Pianos, Five Days, Five Places. Music. Five new pianos will be exhibited for five days at a different location each day. A travelling interactive installation that includes a total of 2017 minutes of music! Of course the pianos are not to be presented as mere exhibits, since musicians but also students and visitors will be able to test their skills on the piano keys. With the collaboration of the Avangarde Organisation. Saturday 2 September 2017 Makarios Avenue 20:30. Piano Street: Five Steps into the Future. The pattern of the project ‘2017 Musical Minutes! - Five Pianos, Five Days, Five Places’ is repeated in a different version, with the pianos placed along Makarios Avenue. The concept of the event is that the audience moves from one piano to the next, in an open air space. Five talented pianists from Pafos and other towns of Cyprus, namely Marianna Georgiou, Pantelitsa Socratous, Galina Dimova, Maria Avraam and Cleo Papadia perform pieces written for solo piano in the last 50 years, under the curation of Christina Athinodorou. Free Entrance Saturday 16 September 2017 Medieval Castle Square 20:30. Cassandra. Music/Theatre (60’). An international production of the Comedie de Geneve, which was first presented in the Grand Opera d’ Avignon. Based on the work of Christa Wolf, the music performance presents the moment just before Cassandra, defeated by gods and people alike, falls into the hands of the Achaeans. In the little time she has left, Cassandra tells her story and her sufferings as a child, a lover, a prisoner and a woman. Fanny Ardant, who has worked with some of the most distinguished European directors, takes on the tragic role of Cassandra and her exquisite performance confirms her reputation as one of the best French actresses. Directed by: Herve Loichemol; Music: Michael Jarrell; Stage / Light design: Seth Tillett; Costumes: Nicole Rauscher; Conductor: Jean Deroyer ; With the participation of the Commandaria Orchestra under the direction of Francis Guy. In French with Greek and English subtitles. With the support and collaboration of

Paphos 2017 the Swiss Arts Council, Pro Helvetia, the Embassy of Switzerland in Cyprus and the French Institute of Cyprus. Hospitality sponsor: Venus Beach Hotel & St. George Hotel. Entrance: 30 & 20 euro pp (students, unemployed, pensioners) Sunday 17 September 2017 En Plo Gallery 11:00. Across Continents - Gerausch Percussion Duo. Music. The Gerausch Percussion Duo consists of Marios Nicolaou and Alexandros Giovanos. The two virtuoso musicians have a successful course in the European music scene with concerts in Cyprus, Greece, Germany and elsewhere. The programme of the concert includes works influenced by cultures from all continents of the world. This musical journey starts from Europe and J.S. Bach, and after passing from Asia, Africa, South and North America ends again in Europe and Iannis Xenakis. Free entrance. Sunday 17 September 2017 Ibrahim’s Khan 20:30. Janus. Music/Mixed Media. Janus is a musical composition for violin and cello accompanied by animation screenings and video art, in an on-stage art installation. The project studies the Khan, as an allegory for the political and social reality that once made the coexistence between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities possible. This audiovisual presentation studies, on various levels, the Khan’s (as a symbol) transition from a meeting point to a deserted site and then explores its re-launch as a meeting and coexistence space. Participating artists: Zacharias Mouzakis (composer), Chrysostomos Neophytou (violin), Thibaut Verbe (cello), Yiannis Sakellis (on-stage installation/video art), Charalambos Margaritis (Animation/Video Art). Curated by: Chrysostomos Neophytou. Entrance: 10 euro pp Saturday 23 September 2017 Medieval Manor House, Kouklia 20:30. The Khoury Project - From East to West. The Khoury brothers became famous for composing and performing original works of contemporary music of the East. Their work is a musical exploration, especially of the Middle East, which comes in fruitful contact with elements of modern music. The three artists have surpassed the limits and possibilities of their instruments and are considered top musicians of their generation. They combine the oud, flute, qanun and violin with forms and traditions such as flamenco, Celtic and Indian tradition and even jazz. They cooperate with great musicians, such as Enrique Morente, Roberto Alagna and many more. They have appeared in Europe, the Arab world, Africa and in many other countries giving live performances that have been described as ‘nothing less than musical events par excellence’. Within the context of ‘The Travelling Stage’ programme. Sponsor: CYTAMOBILE VODAFONE. Hospitality sponsor: Aphrodite Hills & Atlantica Hotels & Resorts. Entrance: 20 & 10 euro pp (students, unemployed, pensioners)

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Friday 29 September 2017 Medieval Manor House, Kouklia 20:30. Oreka TX - From East to West. This extremely dynamic ensemble of Basque musicians, whom we met at the ‘Roots’ dance performance last June, returns to showcase the Txalaparta not only as a music instrument but also as a linking factor uniting the musicians with the audience. Oreka TX use improvisation and explore the potential of this instrument in music, rhythms and forms that go beyond the strictly local Basque tradition. The group was created in 2001 and its main members are Harkaitz Martinez de San Vicente and Mikel Ugarte. In their 15 years of work, Oreka TX have worked with important musicians and bands from all over the world and have won various awards, such as the Latin Grammy Award. A collaboration of the European Capitals of Culture Pafos2017 and Sonostia 2016. Within the context of ‘The Travelling Stage’ programme. Sponsor: CYTAMOBILE VODAFONE. Hospitality sponsor: Aphrodite Hills & Atlantica Hotels & Resorts. Entrance: 20 & 10 euro pp (students, unemployed, pensioners) Saturday 30 September 2017 28th October Square 20:30. Josee María Jiménez. Music/Dance. Jose Maria Jimenez’s ensemble is composed of musicians, singers and dancers who present a tribute to the top guitarist Paco de Lucia, as well as a composition of flamenco and gypsy jazz. The great musician of gypsy origin, a virtuoso of the flamenco guitar, was born in San Sebastian. Ever since he was 16 years old, he participated in the most prestigious flamenco school with Emilio Maya. He accompanies famous flamenco dancers and singers like Chonchi Heredia, Titi Flores, El Lebrijano, Jose Merce, Potito, Mario Maya and Antonio Canales. He has also composed music for the performances of the dancer Nuria Cazorla with flautist Omar Acosta, and the Flamenco ballet of Angela Cruz, based on the poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca. A collaboration of the European Capitals of Culture Pafos2017 and Donostia 2016. With the collaboration of the Cervantes Institute. Within the context of ‘The Travelling Stage’ programme. Sponsor: CYTAMOBILE VODAFONE. Hospitality sponsor: Aquamare Beach Hotel & Spa. Free entrance.

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Greece: Greek Food and Cuisine The Greek food throughout its history and continuing today is for the Greeks a philosophy, they know that what makes a perfect feast is not just the food but also the good company. Food is nearly always prepared with the tastes of the guests in mind, should the dishes be roasted or fried, light or heavy? And the wine carefully chosen. Much of the conversation at the dinner table centres amicably around the food. The freshness of the fish, having just leapt from the sea; the vegetables newly dug from the ground or picked from the vines of the local farmers. The host will want to proudly point out how they have attempted to provide the best and freshest produce for you to enjoy. The traditional day is still de rigueur on the islands. It begins early with a quick breakfast of coffee and cigarettes or dried rusk soaked in warm milk, followed by a substantial lunch and a siesta. After a few hours more work, evening is the time to relax with family and/ or friends whilst nibbling meze (Greek appetizer). This is followed at 9 or 10pm by dinner with, perhaps, sweet pastries, cakes or ice-cream enjoyed later in the cafes. Strong distinctive tastes are the hallmark of this culinary rhythm. Herbs like rigani (oregano), thyme, rosemary, parsley, coriander, dill, fennel and sage; spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, vanilla and mastic are all crucial. Greek olive oil enriches and flavours, and the traditional cooking methods of grilling, long slow baking all enhance and mellow the food. Eating and drinking out in Greece is still wonderfully enjoyable and very democratic, young and old, wealthy and not so wealthy, the ordinary citizen and the celebrity, all enjoy the same favourite neighbourhood taverna, restaurant or cafe. Today, in many areas of Greece, celebratory meals, special occasions and family get-togethers are all more likely to occur in local taverns or restaurants than in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes which means that you, the visitor, can vicariously enjoy the event which may also include live, traditional music and spontaneous dancing and perhaps fireworks! It seems academic to point out that thousands of years ago, the Greeks created one of the most important civilizations ever to be seen but part of this civilization was the idea of good living. Epicurus, for example, was one of the major philosophers in the Hellenistic period. One aspect of his teaching is that the point of all ones actions was to attain pleasure (conceived of as tranquillity) for oneself, and that this could be done by limiting ones desires and by banishing the fear of the gods and of death. Pleasure, simplicity and good friends you can trust were central to his theory of life. The Romans during the period of the Roman Empire continued this tradition, but to enormous excess. Evidence of this are seen in the many famous feasts held during this time. This element of excess was and still is at odds with the Greek temperament, and was eliminated by the later Byzantines, thus preserving the authenticity of Greek cuisine for over a thousand years. Basically the traditional diet and method of cooking food in Greece has not changed since the ancient times, the original flavours and ingredients are still used along with the crucial basic ingredient of all - Greek olive oil. This is particularly so in somewhere like Crete, where the traditional diet is the same - simple and basic without the over spicing of much modern food. It is argued that the Cretan diet hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really changed since Minoan times - using olive oil, cereals, wine and fish. Such a diet has created the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most healthy and long-lived people and is the basis of the famous Mediterranean Diet. Indeed, research carried out in 1950 by the International Scientific Community discovered that the inhabitants of Crete were so healthy due to their diet. Still today, it is generally agreed that following the traditional Cretan way of eating leads to less chance of suffering from heart disease compared to other Mediterranean countries. The main reason seems to be due to the fact that Cretans eat twice as much fruit, a quarter less meat and more pulses than other Europeans. But one could also argue that this is the traditional diet of much of Greece. In the summer of 2005, the margarine producer Flora ran a campaign to raise awareness about heart disease and cholesterol in women. continued on page 26

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Charity News Aphrodite’s Bra Chain

‘The Ladies Who Link’ has had a very productive summer linking 1000’s of bras. They have had help from the lovely Ms Debonair with publicity BUT not only that, due to the performance that night, some holidaymakers who were in the audience asked if they could have a photo taken whilst wearing some of the decorated bras and then they kindly gave over a donation to the Archangel Michael Hospice. Wonderful! Despite the heat, fundraising has not stopped and several events have helped increase the coffers at the Hospice. John Glaves, who sadly recently died, was a strong supporter of the hospice and two of his friends Debbie Hopkinson and John Moir together with his brother in law, Paul Skinner arranged a Sunday afternoon of music which raised well over €550. We also had a bucket list bike ride arranged for Billy Hardy that also raised money. Thank you to Paul Carter for arranging the ride and Dawn Meehan the collection. Now with the heat of summer (hopefully) easing back, we are once again getting our thinking caps on and working with gusto for the Hospice. Our next big event is the MONEY TRAIL at Paphos

CPSG Events for September

Saturday 2nd September Ronnie Baronne At Chocco’s Coffee & Wine Bar (opposite Papantoniou’s in Chloraka). Free entry from 1pm. Come and listed to the smooth silky voice of Ronnie Baronne. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and wine available at the bar. Plus raffle for CPSG. Friday 15th September -

Musical Festival by Starlight At Chloraka Amphitheatre from 8pm with 7 great performing artists & dances - Simone Swift, Dru Chapman, Bob Clarkson, Sarah Jane Hulley, Jo Alsop, Christian Everet & Tony Spinner. A show not to be missed. Tickets €15 from Premier Electrical stores, Carmines books, & Peggy’s both in Peyia, the Duck Pond market. Or from Alan on 99967861, John on 99988986 or Margaret & Tony on 99908777. Proceeds to CPSG. Sunday 24th September - Annual Hobby Horse Race At the Monastiroui Restaurant in Kallepia, from 3pm. There is a Sunday lunch available before the race for €12 but this must be booked prior to race day. Proceeds in air of CPSG. Contact Brain 96395005 for details. Saturday 30th September - Coffee Morning At the Royal Artemis Medical Centre, 10am-12noon (diagonally across from Debenhams roundabout). €5 entrance fee. A very friendly morning to meet old friends and make some new ones. There are some fabulous raffle prizes with all proceeds going to CPSG. For further info, ring Irene 96484500. See our Facebook page for further details and our recently resurrected website www.cancerpatientssupport.net

Harbour on the 24th September. Now last year this event raised just less than €3,000 so we are hoping for more, so start saving your €2 coins and come along and put them on the red ribbon. We also need volunteers, especially Greek speakers to help on the day. If you can help, please ring Ruth 99389073. On the 28th September Mona and Linda will once again be in front of the ‘charabanc’ for one of their organized coach trips, this time to the Vasilikon winery for wine tasting, lunch and entertainment. Then on the 11th October they are off to Famagusta. For more information on either of these trips please ring Linda 99562387 or Mona 99494140. We are grateful for everyone who offers to help us in our fundraising and we have lots of ideas and events coming up (including a REALLY BIG ONE!), so please keep a look out in this publication or on either Aphrodite Bra Chain Facebook page or the Archangel Michael Hospice Facebook page.

‘Breast of Friends’ Next Meeting

The next meeting and Coffee Morning for ‘Breast of Friends’ will be on Thursday 5th October. The meeting on the above of the ‘Breast of Friends’ breast cancer support group will be held at 10.30am in the private room donated to the group at the UKCA. Meetings are confidential and are for breast cancer patients only. For enquiries, please call Maxine O’Daly 26272701 or Cherrie Gregory 96333072. ‘Breast of Friends’ Counsellor is Pamela Mills 99975593.

On the Lighter side of Life A burglar is sneaking through this house one night, when out of the darkness comes a voice, “I can see you, and Jesus can, too”. The burglar freezes in his tracks and is too frightened to move. He waits a few moments and nothing has happened so he moves forward. Again from the darkness comes the voice, “I can see you, and Jesus can, too”. The burglar is petrified and too frightened to move a muscle. After thirty minutes, he decides to do something. He backs very slowly and tentatively to the wall and feels around for a light switch. He switches on the light and there in front of him, sit a cockatoo in a cage, who says, “I can see you, and Jesus can, too”. Greatly relieved, the burglar sighs, “It’s just a cocktaoo”. The cockatoo looks at the burglar and says, “I might be just a cockatoo but Jesus is a big Rottweiler”. grapevine | your local community meeting place | september 2017 issue

Cyprus: Crans-Montana and Resignations by Andreas C Chrysafis continued from last month

Mr. Anastasiades should step down and call for immediate elections. He should also consider firing en-masse his advisors and party hacks for cultivating an over-optimistic climate, misleading the public and failing to anticipate Turkey’s next move. There is one problem - Cyprus never had a strategic long-term counter-attack plan in place. When it comes to the Cyprus issue, policies are always changed for political convenience each time a new President is elected and that’s the problem! In the absence of powerful independent Think Tanks the results are always the same – dismal and catastrophic to say the least! That’s what has been happening in Cyprus – the dependency on inglorious politicians of a politicocracy without merit but nepotism. Drawing from past experiences the UN conference at Crans–Montana should never have started – the talks were doomed to fail from the very start. Why did the President insist so strongly? People will never know for real. One does not make up a flippant strategy and committing the nation to becoming hostage to political incompetence. What now? Crans–Montana may well turn out to be a blessing – at least the Republic of Cyprus has not been decimated to accommodate Turkey’s grandiose geopolitical plans. In fact the UN-Secretary General saved the Republic and that’s the positive side of it all. No matter how disappointed the President and his party – including the leftists may feel - the collapse should be considered as an optimistic step forward and not negative. As a politician, Anastasiades and his inner clan faced a similar leadership challenge during his UN Annan Plan pet project; the electorate rejected it outright in a referendum! Thankfully the Republic has been protected this time around but the President’s leadership is in question. The Cyprus government will now be impelled to forge a new foreign policy by recognizing that the existing one has been a shambles. Out of the ashes of the Crans–Montana fiasco, one thing has become clear; the Turkish Cypriots must decide if they want to be a part of the Cyprus Republic, or be a part of Turkey. They certainly cannot have it both ways. Enjoy EU privileges the Republic has to offer and at the same time demanding union with a third country and military occupier of their homeland. The Turkish Cypriots can either work together with the Greek Cypriots for the unification of Cyprus by refusing outright political integration with Ankara - like the Greek did with Athens - or they can join Turkey ruled by Sultan Erdogan; a dictator who has recently imprisoned over 150.000

innocent Turks. The recent imprisonment of a Turkish Cypriot Mufti in Turkey on trumped up changes clearly shows that no one is safe with Erdogan in control. In fact, the 120.000 Turkish Cypriots living in the occupied area face a real threat of extinction from nationalists, illegal settlers (450.000) and ISIS “sleeper” terrorist units lodged in their midst. Unless the Turkish Cypriots pick up the Greek Cypriots’ olive branch of friendship and reconciliation, their community is doomed. Time for serious action! Under the current developments radical decisions need to be applied and a dynamic new foreign policy put in place immediately. After years of negotiations, the old policies have proven wrong and failed big time. A Revolution of the Mind is critical if the Republic is to start exerting serious political and economic pressure against Turkey but also against the TC elite and supporters of the status quo. As a start, the government must shut all crossings to stop the movement of people, goods and services between the two sectors; drop the BBF idea and seek out ways within the perimeters of the UN and work with the Turkish Cypriots for another type of solution; stop outsiders and tour operators using the Republic’s airports transporting thousands of tourists to the occupied area; revoke all EU passports and Cypriot citizenship including privileges now enjoyed by TCs living in the occupied area; ensure that EU funding and taxpayers money stops flawing in the occupied area; make it abundantly clear that the Republic is an integral part of the European Union and can no longer be taken advantage of; put a string of EU and Cypriot flag banners along the crossings to remind everyone – friends and foes - that the Republic is a vital part of the EU and not a place of political abuse or convenience; punish severely those that break the laws conducting business and illegal activities including smuggling between the two sectors; stop all medical privileges, welfare benefits and other dispensations to TCs that live in the occupied area but who take advantage of what the Republic has to offer them; stop providing free services to Turkish sectors and isolate politically the pseudo-regime that represents Turkey’s interests and not the interests of the Turkish Cypriots. Certainly the Cyprus government knows on how to apply a strong offensive strategy rather than to continue the current placating policy. Faced with a decisive strong Cyprus government, Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots may start to “Think out of the Box” and negotiate honorably. If not, the status quo will continue for years to come but without the Turkish Cypriot community. There is a long road ahead full of obstacles but it is the only homeland Greek and Turkish Cypriots have. One hopes they will not abandon it to the whims of Turkey’s brute force but choose reconciliation as a way forward and reunite the island democratically under one-man-one-vote on the basis of UN/EU Human Rights and in respect of Rule of Law and not Rule of Man. May common sense prevail and bring peace to this strife-torn island that everyone want a piece of its entrails.

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Cholesterol is largely found in animal fats and people with high levels are more prone to suffer from heart disease than those with lower levels. Greek cuisine is largely free from animal fats which is why it is so good for us. This, together with fresh, organic foodstuff, large helpings of fish, fruit and vegetables with very little opportunity for fast food binges and no real tradition of making do with pre-cooked TV dinners leads us to conclude that it is not really surprising that as well as being the cradle of civilization, it was also the birthplace of the Mediterranean Diet. Today, with the introduction of nouveau cuisine in much of Western Europe with its strange mix of ingredients and flavours, or the cuisine of some European cities with its pretentiousness, complicated etiquette procedures and formalities, it seems that all gastronomical pleasure has been lost. In Greek cuisine you can rediscover the original feeling of taste. Greek food is beautiful! And when I say Greek food I don’t mean souvlaki and moussaka, but the hundreds and hundreds of wonderful dishes that Greek women have invented through time.

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If you want to try typically Greek traditional food, the first thing you have to do is to find a traditional Greek taverna. The first sign you should look for is the customers: if the majority is Greek then you are on the right track. Also have a look at the taverna, if it doesn’t have huge signs in 50 languages shouting out that they have moussaka for only 4-5 euro, then you have found something. If you are really lucky, they don’t even have menus, at least not in English. Step two is to eat the way the Greeks do. You start by ordering in mezes, or mezedakia. These are the small dishes with various delicacies that you eat as appetizers or on the side. You can even remain there and not order a main course at all. Order whatever comes to mind, or ask the waiter to bring in whatever is good. With this you should drink wine, but beer or a soft drink is OK too. Dig in, and enjoy. Take your time...the Greeks do not just eat out for the food, but for the company and the fun of it.

UK State Pension by Mrs. Vivian Nagel, MCSI

A key part of financial planning is being able to estimate how much income you will receive in retirement. I receive many questions regarding UK state pension. The state pension underwent major changes in April 2016 when the new flat rate pension came into effect. You are able to claim the New State Pension (NSP) (full NSP £159.55 per week) if you are a male born on or after 6th April 1951 or female born on or after 6th April 1953. If you reached Pension age before then you will continue to receive State Pension under the old rules. Your pension amount will depend on your National Insurance (NI) contributions; and may be higher if you have Additional State Pension or you delay taking your pension (deferral option). Your NI record before 6th April 2016 is used to calculate your ‘starting amount’. It is the higher of either: • The amount you would get under the old State Pension rules (basic state pension and any additional state pension) • The amount you would get if the NSP had been in place at the start of your working life If you were contracted out of the Additional State Pension then there will be a deduction. You may have been contracted out because you were in a certain private or work pension. You can get more State Pension by adding more qualifying years to your NI record after 5th April 2016, until you reach the full NSP amount or reach State Pension age - whichever is first. Each qualifying year on your NI record after 5th April 2016 will add about £4.56 a week to your NSP. It is calculated by dividing £159.55 by 35 and then multiplying by the number of qualifying years after 5th April 2016. If your starting amount is above the full NSP then the part of your starting amount which is above is called your ‘protected payment’. This is paid on top of the full NSP. Any qualifying years you have after 5th April 2016 won’t add more to your State Pension. If you did not make NI contributions before 6th April 2016 then your State Pension will be calculated entirely under the NSP rules. You will need at least 10 qualifying years of NI contributions to get any State Pension and 35 qualifying years to get the full NSP. You will get a proportion of it if you have between 10 and 35 qualifying years. If you are unsure as to your entitlement you can obtain a Pension Statement that can tell you how much NSP you may get. To claim your pension (must be within 4 months of pension age), you can either: Contact the International Pensions Centre: Tel: +441912187777 or Text: +441912187280.

It is paramount that those that have not reached pension age and have little or no supplemental pension from private or work pensions manage their finances to optimise any future returns. If you would like to discuss how your monies or existing portfolio can be invested to provide additional income please contact me. Vivian Nagel, MCSI, Elgin Insurance Agents, sub-Agents and Advisors Tel: +357 99579149 E-mail: v.nagel@elgininsuranceltd.com Elgin Insurance Agents, Sub-Agents and Advisors is regulated by the Cyprus Insurance Companies Control Service (license number 21FOS) and is licensed as an insurance intermediary. It has passporting rights to various EU countries including the UK, Spain, Sweden and the Czech Republic. Opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not constitute financial advice in any way.

Send the International claim form found on the www.gov.uk site to the International Pension Centre. Your State Pension can be paid into a bank in the country you are living in or in the UK. It is paid in local currency so the amount you get may fluctuate due to exchange rates. You only need to claim your state pension in the last country where you lived or worked. Your claim will cover all EEA countries and Switzerland. You don’t need to claim for each country separately. grapevine | your local community meeting place | september 2017 issue

Bookshelf An Author from Cyprus has written an Intriguing Tale of Mystery and Murder in the Heart of London Nicosian author Kypros Shacolas is set to publish his book this month; W”hitehall After Dark” is a thrilling tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they begin to unravel the clandestine operations of the British Government. Robert Ross is a hard worker, calm and collective. He spends his days working for the British Government. What his job contains is classified and he spends his day surrounded with secrets, mysteries that no mind can solve and now he is sitting in the shadow of murder. Kypros Shacolas was born in Cyprus but grew up in London where he was educated and worked in the fields of shipping and commodity trading. When he is neither reading or writing, Kypros loves to travel and enjoys his football. He has a fine taste for good wine, malt whiskey and the occasional cigar, whilst also being a vegan and an animal rights activist. When he retired, he returned home to Cyprus to enjoy the sun and the quiet, away from the rush of London. “Whitehall After Dark” by Kypros Shacolas is published by Austin Macauley (an independent publisher based in London, publishers of quality literary fiction, nonfiction and eBooks). For more information, please visit www.austinmacauley.com

What’s Happening @ Paphiakos &CCP Animal Welfare CHARITY FASHION SHOW Saturday 9th September 2017 @ Kamares Club in Tala We will be very happy to see you all at our Charity Fashion Show! The best pre-loved items from our charity shops will be on display and available to buy after the fashion show, together with accessories & more! The first 100 visitors will be greeted with a glass of wine - and presenter of this fab day is our very own supporter, friend and huge animal lover, Rock FM star Simone Swift! The event starts at 1pm, and lunch can be had on site. For more info, call or text 99753217 or e-mail oana@ cyprusanimalwelfare.com QUIZ NIGHT Tuesday 26th September 2017 @ Paphiakos T-Rooms in Kato Paphos The monthly quiz takes place on the last Tuesday of every month. The quiz starts at 8pm. Starting 7pm come and enjoy a delicious dinner of either chicken curry or home-made moussaka plus choice of dessert and then put your general knowledge to the test! €2 to enter the quiz, €10 only for dinner and quiz. Bookings preferred by calling 99771763.

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Maggie’s Beauty Tip Keep It Sunny Side Up Yellow - the colour associated with all things happy and bright, is often viewed as a ‘tricky’ shade to wear. It is certainly true that yellow doesn’t suit all skin tones, but that’s not to say it isn’t still a fabulously versatile colour which can enhance both your complexion and your mood when you wear it. If you have a warm undertone then yellow is a colour that will suit you as it will balance and harmonise with your natural colouring. Depending on the depth and clarity of your colouring, different shades of yellow will work better than others. The fairer you are, the lighter the shade of yellow you can wear on its own. If you have a fair skin tone and blonde hair try a delicate yellow like primrose worn with light grey or stone (or on its own). For fair skin and dark hair add some contrast by combining lemon yellow with Chinese blue for a bright Summertime combination. If your skin tone is more of a medium depth, with hair that is mid-brown, then light gold worn with light navy, rust or charcoal blue will balance your colouring beautifully. Oriental skin tones can sometimes be difficult to categorise as being warm or cool - just because the skin tone may appear more yellow, does not necessarily mean your undertone is warm. Experiment with cool colours like fuchsia and cassis to see how they affect your pallor before diving into wearing yellow. Darker and black skin tones look fabulous in a deeper shade of yellow like mustard, or a lighter shade like primrose worn in contrast with another colour (for example, dark navy or damson). If you don’t have a warm undertone you can still wear yellow away from your face. A pair of yellow shoes or a yellow bag will give your outfit an instant injection of sunshine. If you like prints then opting for one that is predominantly in your colour palette with some flashes of yellow will also work well. Colour analysis will tell you what your dominant colour category is and how this determines why certain shades complement you. You’ll discover which shades work best for you and how to combine them to maximum effect. Contact Maggie Wright, Colour Me Beautiful 99318477. 10% off for Grapevine readers.

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Club News Shogun Short Mat Bowling Well the long hot summer days continue - but don’t complain. Just think about those cold, wet February nights when it seems impossible to keep warm. They will come all too soon. In the meantime Shogun Short Mat Bowls continue to attract new players willing to give the game a go. Because we play indoors, come rain or shine, we are not affected whatever the weather. Yes, it can get a trifle warm in summer and a bit chilly in winter but short Mat bowlers are a hardy lot and carry on regardless. If you think it is a game you might enjoy why not come along to one of our roll-up sessions and give it a try. You will be made very welcome by our friendly members who will assist and encourage you every step of the way. In summer we meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In winter we add an extra session on Sundays. We meet at 9.30am for a 9.45am start. We play two sessions with a midway break for tea, coffee and biscuits. Normal finishing time is about 1.00pm but if you only want to play one game this normally finishes about 11.15am. We are pleased to say that our finances are such that we have been able to place on order a new mat. This will be a welcome addition to our equipment, replacing a well worn old mat. No excuses now! We are also pleased to welcome Irene back after her recent escapades and hope she continues to be fit and well. Competition wise, this time of year is relatively quiet, but that will all be changing shortly. At the beginning of October our club

competitions start. All the various competitions entrants are looking very healthy with the numbers already committed looking very encouraging. Still time for members to add their names to the list! October also sees the National Finals which will be held at the Mimosa Club in Protaras. This is a three day event to find the best full rink, triples, doubles and single players to be crowned National winners. Good luck to everyone competing. At the end of October the Tens League matches begin. Our first match is the 27th October away to the Kiti club (Larnaca). This is closely followed on 29th October away to the Kama club (Protaras). If that is not enough, sandwiched in between these two matches is the Mimosa Charity Day competition. So, all-in-all a busy time ahead. If you would like further information regarding our club, please contact the following or why not just pay us a visit on our playing days to see what it is all about. Alternatively, please contact: Malcolm French: Tel 99077165/26652981 Danny McLaren: Tel 9763824/26652715 or visit our website: shogunshortmatbowls.com.

Aliathon Bowling Club

As the weather cools in Cyprus so our summer season of bowling begins. We started the season with the opening game of Presidents Team v Vice Presidents Team on 2nd September. We are fortunate to have 3 of our members who have been selected to play in the European championships in Jersey for Cyprus. We wish Diane Roberts, Linda Ryan and Bob Manson all the best. The club is set inside the Aliathon Holiday Village. We would welcome any new bowlers whether you have played or not before. You may only be here for a few months or may have retired here. Come and try bowls for free... You never know, you may like the game. We have coaches only too willing to help, a loan of bowls, so it will not cost you anything to try, just a pair of flat-soled shoes. It does not take long to pick up the basics and soon you could be

Paphos Classic Vehicle Club Paphos Classic Vehicle Club is a group of people who either own or appreciate classic vehicles 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 hrs. Despite very high temperatures in July nearly forty members completed the “Coast to Coast” lunch run out which started by the Harbour at St. George’s in Peyia and finished at the “Coast” restaurant in Argaka. A big thank you goes to the staff at the restaurant who provided us with a beautifully presented fish and meat meze and to Ann and Ian for organising an excellent day out.

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enjoying a new sport and new friends. With having a clubhouse and bar we also have a social side. If you are interested please phone our membership secretary John Woodcock on 99380796, who will arrange everything for you. All details can be found on our website: www.aliathonbowls.com

We are still meeting at the Tea for Two restaurant in Kato Paphos on the first Saturday of every month at 9.00am for an informal breakfast if you have a classic vehicle or are just interested, please come and join us. Our next big event is the Episkopi Fête at the Garrison in Happy Valley which this year is on Saturday 23rd September; we will have our cars on display along with our friends from other clubs with their vehicles. There will be stalls, activities and things of interest for all the family. Entrance is Free so come along and say hello. Happy Motoring! For further information on our activities, visit our Website/Facebook or contact the number below. Contact us on Email: pcvccyprus@gmail.com Tel: 99046466 or view our Facebook page: PaphosClassicVehicleClub Website: www.paphosclassicvehicle.com for regular updates and details of events.

West Coast Runners Cyprus

New Runners Programme starting 2nd October 2017 Are you new to running or returning after a break? Want to take up running? Maybe just started or thinking about starting a Couch-to-5K programme (C25K)? Come join us! Following on from the tremendous success of our first C25K programme held earlier this year, we will be repeating it in October. Based on the NHS C25K plan, this is a tried and tested run/walk training programme that can take you from doing no running at all right up to being able to run 5km after 10 weeks. It involves 3 training sessions each week - we will mentor you once a week but it is up to you to do the other 2 sessions in your own time. Our next ten-week New Runners C25K Programme will start on Monday 2nd October at 6.00pm from the kiosk on the seafront at Pafos Harbour. You can however start the programme late or, if you have already started a C25K programme, jump right in with us at whatever week you’re at. It only costs €5 to take part in the whole programme! As a bonus, you will be entitled to free club membership until the end of the year (normally €20 per annum). If you’re still not sure it’s for you, why not try a free, two-week trial? At the end of the ten weeks, West Coast Runners Cyprus will arrange a measured, timed 5km run for you as a grand finale to your training - finishers’ certificates and prizes will be awarded! For more information, find us on Facebook or at www.westcoastrunnerscyprus.org or telephone Christine on 97757159

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Noticeboard ‘The Blues Brothers’ Tues 5th Sept. Andi Hobbs & A.J. Vickers perform their fantastic tribute show. From 7.30pm at the Hole in the Wall bar, Coral Bay. EVERY TUESDAY Tel: 26955922 G & T (duo that thinks it’s a band!) Playing at Sykaminia Underground Restaurant Fri 15th Sept, 8pm until late. For more details & directions, call Fran on 99313865 Chris Andre Weds 13th Sept from 7.30pm at the Hole in the Wall bar, Coral Bay. A truly wonderful and gifted guitar, fiddle and bouzouki player. Guaranteed a brilliant night of great music. EVERY WEDNESDAY Tel: 26955922 Annual PAWS Raft Race In aid of PAWS Dog Shelter. Saturday 17th Sept. Bonamare Beach, Timi. A fun event for everyone. Contact Sue 99320631 or Jen 99921763 for further info Foodies Market with Artisan Crafts The Spice House in Peristerona Sun 17th Sept from 10am-2pm. Supporting local produce & artisans. Refreshments available. Tel: 99104622 for more info or find us on Facebook Kendall Events present tribute to Take That Pissouri Amphitheatre Fri 22nd Sept, Tala Amphitheatre Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Sep. Tel: 96818066 or visit www.kendallevents.com Timi Market Every Sunday 7am-1pm. For more info, call 99611637 PARC Fun Quiz Night Held on 1st Tuesday of month. 7.30pm start & €5 entry. At Coral Star Restaurant (full bar & food available). Try your luck at Find the Lady. Call Fiona 96589430 for more details or to book your team. Paphos Folk Club Folk Night at Phoenix Social Club Ist Thursday monthly 8pm-11pm. €2 to non Phoenix members. Tel: 26273076 or 99908241 Cancer Patients Support Group Paphos Recently been diagnosed with cancer. Worried? Scared? Don’t know what to do? Call our confidential Helpline 97760989 Mon-Fri 9am1pm www.cancerpatientsupport.net Cyprus Samaritans Provides emotional support to people experiencing grief, distress or despair. Call Freephone 8000 7773 between 4pm-midnight every day or email confidential@cyprussamaritans.org What’s New Pussycat Fundraising for the Tala Monastery Cats. Check out our new website www.whatsnewpussycatshop.com for latest offers and follow us on Facebook UKCA Bridge Group Duplicate Bridge held every Tuesday morning at 8.30am for 9.00 am start at UKCA. No partner needed. Contact 99157301 Paphos Bereavement Support Group - saying goodbye If you have suffered a death either recently or in the past, you are welcome to come along to support group. You can listen and/or share your feelings with other bereaved people in a safe and confidential environment. The group meets on the 1st Monday of each month from 2pm-4pm at the Cyprus Samaritans Centre, Chloraka (near Papantoniou). Individual counsellor meetings can also be arranged. For further info, call Sally 99312662

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Scottish Country Dancing Re-starting after Summer break – Tuesday 12th September. More information at www.paphosstandrewsociety.org or call David 99010059 or Janine 97715679 PAWS Dog Shelter charity fun quiz night Gustoso Restaurant Mon 25th Sept, €13 per person includes main course meal. For bookings and info, contact Maria 97645543 PPDS Paphos Private Dogs Sanctuary We need your help. Furniture and house clearance items required for our charity shop. Any items will help. Please call Paula 96037435 The Paphos Writers Group Meet every Thursday morning 10am-12pm top floor at Neo’s, Coral Bay. If you are interested in writing as a hobby, contact Nikki, our secretary, on 99012601 or see our website www.paphoswritersgroup.com Paphos Amateur Radio Club We meet on the third Thursday of every month at DT’s Bar, Tombs of the Kings road (near Lidl), 19:00- 19:30hrs. Weekly Chat Net on 145.750 every Wednesday at 19:30hrs. Visitors are most welcome and events include field days, junk sales, quizzes and fox-hunt. For further details, contact Richard - 5B4AJG - Tel: 97857891 Email: 5b4ajg@gmail.com. Duplicate Bridge Held every Tuesday & Thursday at 6.30pm, at the Fantasia Club. Contact 99157301 or website www.bridgewebs.com/paphosbridgeclub British Guides in Cyprus We belong to UK Girlguiding and follow the same exciting programme of activities, challenges and badge work. The Units meet on Wednesdays at the Latin Community Hall, Tombs of the Kings Road., Paphos. Rainbows aged 5-7 years meet at 3.30pm-4.45pm, Brownies aged 7-10 years 5pm-6.30pm and Guides 10-14 years from 6pm-8pm. Come and join us for friendship and FUN. Please contact Gwyneth Green on 96395297 for more info. Trefoil Guild - Cyprus Branch Trefoil Guild is a branch of UK Girlguiding with over 20,000 members in the UK and was established to support and help Girl Guiding Units. In 2011 our Cyprus Guild was formed with the same aims and objectives to support the British Guides in Cyprus by fund raising and helping at events. As well as providing assistance for our local Guiding Units our group offers friendship, social activities and adventures. Whether or not you were involved in Guiding, please come and join us. For further info, call Michele Cook on 99172549 or visit www.trefoilguild.co.uk Charity Quiz for fhe Tala Cats First Monday of every month at the Thesaloniki Taverna , St Georges Hill , Chloraka . Food available from 6pm , Quiz starts at 8pm . Entry costs only €2.50 eac. All monies go to the Tala Cats (we now are taking care of around 780 cats & kittens and we really need your help to make this work). Overall winners to get a bottle of wine. Looking forwards to seeing you there. First quiz is Monday Oct 2nd.. Then Nov 6th, Dec 4th, Jan 8th, Feb 5th. For further information, call Jill on 99919501.

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