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First Created and Published by

in July 2003Sandra Westwood

Issue 87

2011March

15th March 2011

Editor

Assistant Editor

Contributors: Tony Bell, Ken Bwye, Ravinder

Bhogal, Keith Dutfield. Sue de Groot, Caroline

Grossmith, Charles Purdy, Shirley Spratley,

Sue Rolfe, Vanessa Morton, Michael Wright

All correspondence to:

A.P. Associates (CY) Ltd

Marina Latchi Complex, Block C, No. 10 & 11,

Latchi Polis Chrysochous, Paphos, Cyprus

Tel: +357 26323538

Fax: +357 26323539

[email protected]

Andy Papaiacovou +357 26322453

Mobile +357 99171120

Heather Wright +357 26322453

+357 99170522

© 2011 A.P. Associates (CY) Ltd

Hello and welcome to the March issue of the PALSMagazine.

With the almond trees blossoming, the daylight hours

increasing and the temperatures gradually rising,

spring now appears to be approaching fast. Often at

this time of year, after being less active over the

winter months, we start to think about getting

ourselves fit and healthy for the summer and you will

find some interesting and informative ideas on these

subjects in this month's issue. I hope that one of our new or existing

advertisers or articles will inspire you and perhaps provide you with a

different way of shrugging off that winter feeling this year.

The first week of this month is, of course, carnival week followed by Green

Monday on the 7 . I am sure that the children are all planning their

carnival costumes and the adults their picnics before the more sombre

period of lent begins. I am personally looking forward to seeing the sky

full of kytes once again and perhaps even flying my own! Whether you will

be taking part or observing, I wish you an enjoyable time.

As I mentioned last month, the task of choosing the winner of our

children's Kallikantzaroi drawing competition was a difficult one.

However, I am very pleased to say congratulations to

(Skevi Ksenofontos) from Polemi school who has won the boat trip for

herself and three guests that has been kindly donated by Paragon Marine

Services Ltd. Her winning picture will be printed in next month's magazine

and we will of course report on her special day out on the sea once the

weather allows the trip to take place. I would like to extend my thanks to

all of the many children who entered.

I will leave you now to enjoy the magazine, with just a final reminder to

contact either myself or my staff if you have any items of interest for

inclusion in future issues or any advertising needs that we may be able to

assist you with.

I look forward to talking to you again next month.

All the best

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Σκεύη Ξενοφώντος

Dear Editor

I appreciate that it seems a long way off, but the LocalElections will be taking place early in December this yearso, before everyone gets busy with holidays and trips out asthe weather improves, it is a good idea to register to voteNOW.

Voting is, of course, a precious democratic right and EUCitizens in Cyprus have the opportunity to make a REALDIFFERENCE and due to the small population on theIsland, every vote counts.

It is straightforward to get a voting book for anyone whohas the 'yellow slip' immigration papers:

Complete and submit the electoral registration

form before 30 September 2011. This is available at all

District Offices and on site

under 'useful documents'.

Apply for the Electoral Rolls at District Offices

and Citizen Advice Bureaus. A receipt will be given for

registering which must be retained until you collect your

Voting book from the Mukhtar or similar person in your

community.

I do hope that this is of use to you and your Readers andthat no-one will lose out on their right to vote bypreparing early.

Shirley Spratley

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PALS Magazine March 2011www.palsmagazine.com

Letters to the Editor

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Would like to convey our thanks for the generous donations recently given by the following donors:

Their support for our worthy cause is really appreciated by the staff of the Hospital. We also appreciate the continuous support

from everybody who takes part in our events throughout the year, so a big 'Thank You' to you all.

As usual, we will be meeting with Dr Spiros, the Head of Polis Hospital, to see what equipment he would like this year and we

Will then contact the suppliers to arrange for delivery. Then we can announce the presentation date later in the year.

S. Ludford, Secretary for H.O.P.E.

The Fly again Pub, Christine and Russell Thomas, Kath and Graham Ormsher, The Fly Again Boules,

The Anglican Church of Paphos

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History of Cyprus Talks

WE HAVE MOVED into the Universal Area, Kato Paphos:Please ring for directions

Wally Oppenheim from Paphos Third Age, alocal retired teacher and historian, will be givinga series of six talks on the history of Cyprus

50 years ago Cyprus gained its independencefrom Great Britain- but it proved to be atroubled independence culminating in invasionby Turkey and Partition. Now you can find outmore about how and why Britain first tookcontrol of Cyprus, why the way it ruled Cyprusled to the EOKA revolt and the deep divisionsbetween Greek and Turkish Cypriots.

There will be a nominal charge for participantsto join Paphos Third Age and to cover the costofRefreshments.

If you would like to find out more and directionsto the school, please email:[email protected]

At Giolou School starting on Thursday 17thMarch from 4pm to 6pm and then everyweek until 21 April.

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There are so many new and exciting ways to get fit these days

that it is hard to choose the right class to participate in. How do

you know you will enjoy it and benefit from it? Research shows

that 60% ofmen and 40% of womenwill be obese by 2050, so it

is important to engage people in regular physical activity. If

exercise can be enjoyable and fun, you are more likely to

participate, and therefore be more fit and healthy in the long

term. Exercising in the long term can prevent obesity, as well as

conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high

cholesterol, strokes and diabetes. It can also extend your life to

live a healthier and better lifestyle. Dance classes in particularly

are becoming very popular. They offer an alternative to

exercising in the gym, which many people find boring. Dance

classes are conducted in a group, which is motivational,

sociable, andmore enjoyable. This is why salsacise is becoming

more andmore popular, as it has been designed so that people

have fun, get fit andenjoy themselves.

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Salsacise is a mix of simple aerobic moves and a variety of salsa

steps put into a group fitness format for a dance workout.

Salsacise makes you sweat and is effective for weight loss as it

burns between 300-400 calories an hour. Moves such as the

cha-cha, mambo, samba, and salsa are used. Salsacise is put

together by adding simple Latin dance moves to basic low-

impact aerobic moves, such as marching forward for four

counts, then doing a cha-cha for two sets of four counts.

Marching backwards for four counts and then doing a mambo

for two sets of four. Box steps for two sets of eight counts and

grapevineswith 2 steps to the side, anda turn are included, thus

bringing the aerobic element into it. The workout involves

swaying thewaist, stomach, hips, and thighs to themusic. It is a

low impact workout which means your body is working

aerobically; therefore it is a great way to burn fat and become

toned. This class is suitable for all levels, whether you are an

experienced dancer or simply a beginner, this class is

guaranteed fun!Nopartners are required.

keeps you so fit and healthy

Classes, in Peiya & Polis. Call or Text Rav on 99981294. Written

by Ravinder Bhogal. BSc.Msc . PGDip. ANutr. Cert Ed. Qualified

Instructor, Registered Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, teacher &

University lecturer.

What is Salsacise

Health Benefits of Salsacise

PositiveAspects of Salsacise

Salsacise because it increases your

heart rate, and the rate at which you breathe. This improves yourcardiovascular fitness, and can prevent the development of heartdisease, strokes, high blood pressure and cholesterol when doneregularly 1-2 times a week. Salsacise combines a variety ofdance routines taught in a group. The routines help improve yourco-ordination, as your body moves to the Latin beats. As you aremoving in a low impact way this strengthens the bones. Bonesbecome weak as we get older and dancing can prevent thedevelopment of weak bones, and conditions like osteoporosis.More women compared to men are likely to get osteoporosis sodancing is an excellent way to keep fit.As well as toning the coremuscles like your

arms, bum, legs, and other parts of the body, it adds strength tomuscles, without the high impact of exercises like weighttraining or running. Our posture and core muscles become weakas we get older. Stronger core muscles are important tostrengthen your posture, and prevent back and body aches.

Salsacise gives you more energy. It improves your confidence asyou improve on the routines each week, but also help you reach aweight loss goal or improve your physique. When you exerciseyour body releases good feeling hormones, these are calledendorphins which give you a positive frame of mind, thusreducing stress. Many participants enjoy the social interactionand you build up good relationships with other people in theclass. Salsacise is a unique class that can improve your lifestyleand fitness level in a fun and invigorating way!

Dance Your Way to FitnessSizzling Salsacise

CANINES FORCANCER DOGSHOW

Calling all dog owners - this is for you!

On 17 April 2011 the first ‘Canines for Cancer Dog Show’ isbeing held. There are 16 different classes for pedigreesand all other dogs, including puppies from 3 months old.Has your dog got the waggiest tail? Or is he a veteran over7 years old? Why not bring your dog in fancy dress – be asoutrageous as you like! There is a class suitable for everydog. All the proceeds are being given the Cancer PatientsSupport Group.

The show is being organised by Leigh & Pauline Bishopwho have been running shows in the U.K. for charities andthe Kennel Club for over 30 years. Pauline is a qualifiedKennel Club judge and Leigh is an experienced judge andsteward, who has been involved in most major U.K. dogshows.The venue is the Bona Mare Beach Bar at Timi (off thePaphos Airport Road) - a big thank you to Kyriakos and

Lana for allowing us the use of the premises free of charge.The show starts with entries being registered from 9.30a.m. Judging will begin at 11 a.m. Pauline and Leigh haveorganised sponsorship for all the classes so all proceedswill be donated to the charity. The winner of each class willreceive a trophy and rosettes will be awarded for the firstfour places. There will also be huge additional trophies forBest Puppy, Best Veteran and, of course, Best in Show.

To encourage as many people as possible to come and be

able to afford to enter all their dogs, the entry fee for each

class will be ONLY €2.50.

There will be a bar where refreshments and light lunches

will be available. It is hoped that there will also be a variety

of stalls, so if you want to book a stall to sell your wares, you

can do so for ONLY €10!

Pauline & Leigh will run the Canines for Cancer Dog Show

as an annual event and we look forward to this first one

being both an enjoyable day out and a great success.

Pauline has chosen the Cancer Patients Support Group as

the charity to benefit from this event as she is a cancer

survivor and it was her dog who detected the cancer!

If you need further information or wish to book a stall,

please contact Pauline and Leigh on 99130761.

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God Speaks... Through His Word


“The Lord is the Rock,

His works are perfect,

and all His ways are just.

A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is

He.” (Deuteronomy 32:4)

“Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the

unrighteous to bring you to God.” 1 Peter 3:18

Moses wrote a song many thousands of years ago, and this

wasoneof theversesof that song.

What is more, these words will be taken up and sung in

heaven in the future. Are the words just poetic

licence? Were theywritten just to soundgood?

There are many in this world who would want to say “I can't

accept that.”Maybeyouareoneof thesepeople.

“Whatabout….? Whydoesn'tGod…?“It's just not right.”

The title of this column is “God speaks through His Word”,

and whatever you think of His statement, this fact is true –

God reallydoes say this aboutHimself.

Do I expectGod to followwhat I think, todowhat Iwoulddo?

Or do I expectHim to follow themajority thinking. ShouldHe

exist within a democracy? Come on, what sort of Godwould

He be if He was the above? A puppet God – and whose

puppet at that!

The truth is, God is above democracies and communism and

dictatorships. He is above you and me. He is the Almighty

creatorGod. He is theonewhosays,

“My thoughts arenot your thoughts, neither are yourways

my ways. My ways are higher than your ways, and my

thoughts thanyour thoughts.”

He has every right to claim perfection for His actions and His

thinking. Just because we are very fallible, let us not try to

make God fallible. I don't want a God that makes mistakes

and fails and letsmedown–doyou?

Actually, to understand andacceptGodasHe is and claims to

be, gives hope to a people that He says He loves. It is His very

justice and rightness, that make it possible for us to bemade

cleanandholy.

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The Journey - Part 12bSue de Groot


The Valley of the Kings

We are back on the bus after lunch and the guide, MissThatway, rambles on about this and that Pharaoh andQueen and who murdered who etc. etc. and weeventually arrive at the Valley of the Kings. In themeantime, she has told us there are about 4,000 tombs inthis area, only a few of which have been excavated, butexcavations are continuing all the time. We are notallowed to take photos outside nor inside. We get out ofthe bus and into a mini tourist train to the tombs. We visitthree tombs with our tickets. An extra optional is thetomb of Tutankhamen (the loot of which is nowdisplayed in theAntiquities Museum in Cairo).

The tombs are empty of course, but the paintings andrelief carvings are a sight to see. So well preserved andbreathtaking. After thousands of years the colours arestill vibrant, and the tombs are huge. The whole area iscovered with all these wonders, and there must be manymore tombs to be discovered. It is a 1-½ hour visit here,and we board the mini tourist tram back to our bus and offwe go to visit the Colossi of Memnon, which are two,over 50 feet tall, seated statues of the Amenhotep III andare the most significant vertiges of his mortuary temple.

After an earthquake fractured the colossi in 27 BC, it wassaid to sing softly at dawn. That sound recalled for theGreeks the myth of Memnon, who was meeting hismother Eos (Dawn) outside the walls of Troy whenAchilles slayed him. These statues are situated in the

middle of fields of sugar cane.

On to the Temple of Hatshepsut which is a sublime pieceof architecture, some say the finest on the planet for itsharmony with its surroundings. Hatshepsut was themost important woman to rule over Egypt as a pharaoh.However, she was not without cunning. She apparentlylocked up her nephew for 20 years and then took over thethrone herself, and built this temple as her memorial.Unfortunately she was murdered. A photo stop here andback onto the bus. We drive through an area which is themain region for Egyptian alabaster. We have beensurrounded by vendors the whole time and they are quitepersistent, so we end up with guidebooks and postcardsand papyrus items again. We have bought someinteresting books on Luxor from a good bookshop in theSheraton Hotel.

Now, it is time to drive to the Temple of Luxor. By thistime it is getting quite dark, so we and practicallyeverybody else on the bus are muttering noises of toodark for photographs. On arrival Miss That Wayproceeds with her group to the Temple. There arehundreds of other tourists also there. We do not stop tolisten to what Miss That Way has to tell us, since we havebought a number of books on the area and can read uplater this evening. The major objective now is to takephotos whilst there is still some light and it is fading fast.We leave the group, and tell Mel (who is the “tail”) wewill see them back on the bus which is due to leave hereat 5.30. The Temple is dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra,Mut, and Khonsu. It was once connected to Karnak(another famous site) by theAvenue of Sphinxes. We areearly back to the bus and we use the toilet in comfortsince the others have not arrived.

It is dark now and off we go. The aircon in the bus is onthe whole time, and our respective illnesses start playingup. June’s cold gets worse, and my nose starts itchinglike hell.All in all, we are glad to get back to the ship, even thoughit is 9 p.m. The crew are waiting for us to welcome usback on board. In the Terrace Café we are now very cold,and we eat two bowls each of Philadelphia pepper soup.Having warmed up, had our usual house wine, we go tobed at 10 p.m. We grab all the tissues in the bathroom,we are going to need them tonight and crawl into bed tosweat it out. There is a note on the bed, saying ourverandah will be painted tomorrow. SLEEP!

Next month: Crew Lifeboat Drill, The Joys of theComputer Room

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SANDIE'S SEWING BOX

Sandie’s Sewing Box Is a new shop open in Polis Square

and is run by Sandie, who worked for a couturier for

several years, and Chrissy, who served her apprentiship

with Eastex and worked for many years in the clothes-

making industry.

This friendly shop is dedicated to providing a quality

service with reasonable prices and this, together with

their focus on customer service, has led to a lot of repeat

business and personal recommendations in the short

time that the shophasbeenopen. That says it all, really.

Paula fromSeaCaves toldus that she 'was very

Impressedwith theefficient, friendly service I received

and that my outdoor seat cushions look fantastic and are

exactlywhat Iwanted.’

Iris from Argaka commented that 'the service was

excellent, choice of fabrics and advice fantastic and I am

absolutely delighted with my curtains, especially as my

windowsarenot standard sizes.’

Sandie and Chrissy's expertise and experience enable

themtooffer a varietyof services:

or repairs, no matter how large or

small the job is.

: If you have a favourite simple

sundress, pair of trousers or in fact any item that you love

to wear but is looking rather sad, they can make you

another. They specialise in copying existing items,

therebyextendingyourwardrobe.

with to

match. They are very pleased to be shortly receiving the

latest samples from Gerster (Germany) who have a

fabulous range of beautiful voiles to dress your windows

ready for summer. Sandie and Chrissy understand the

importance of a well dressed window and can create

something special for your interior design, withmatching

soft furnishings for that extra special and individual look.

: either fixed or removable covers for that

tired looking sofa or chair in a variety of fabrics which

Sandie andChrissywouldbehappy toadvise youabout to

assist you in your choice.

: this time of year

garden furniturebecomesapriority and theyoffer a

'facelift' to seats, sunbedcushions, hammocks, gazebos

Etc. in aUVprotected fabric that is guaranteednot to fade

or rot and is waterproof and stain resistant – definitely a

must in theCypriot climate!

In addition to all of the above services, which are carried

out on the premises, the shop provides local people with

somewhere to and a

comfortable 'no pressure' environment in which to

discuss your individual requirements, which they are

alwayshappy todo.

Clothing alterations

Tailor-made clothing

Made to measure curtains soft furnishings

Upholstery

Refurbishment of outdoor seating

buy fabrics and sewing supplies

'If it CAN be sewn, we CAN sew it'

FOR RENT

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Stock clearance of models and

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Yoga, Oh Sweet Yoga!God only knows where I would be today without havingthis discipline in my life.

I began my yoga journey 16 years ago in my earlytwenties, whilst living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I used tosuffer from lower back problems, and knowing that myfather used to suffer terribly with his back, I decided to actand do something about it.

And so I began my love affair with yoga, Astanga yoga , adynamic physical practice. I was hooked instantly. I feltphysically stronger, alert and yet relaxed. I had space inmy body.I knew I had a lot of work to do, in those earlydays I could not touch my toes, flexibility did not comeeasy to me, I also had to tame my ego, I was quite acompetitive person, so I tended to push and force myselfin to so many of the yoga postures.

However, yoga began to be a part of my life and I soonrealised that they call it a yoga practice for a reason, as Iwould be practicing for the rest of my life.

The word "yoga" means union or to bind the mind and thebody with the breath. Through making this connection itenables you to discover your true self!

You soon find out where you are holding tension andstress in your body. By using your breath and breathingfrom the belly we learn to alleviate some of that stressfrom our everyday lives.

By nature I am a very flighty person, in yoga its known asVata (air), constantly on the go, rushing around, but onceI started yoga I began to feel more grounded, moreconnected to the earth, I noticed I was a much calmerperson, I had more compassion and understanding forothers, I had an abundance of patience, and being themother to a 4 year old boy this is very much needed. I soonrealized that these feelings were staying with me off theyoga mat. That is when I knew was not just "doing yoga"I was "being yoga".

A yoga practice usually lasts for 90 minutes and consists ofpranayama (breathing exercises), Asana (postures) andRelaxation and meditation.

Meditation is one area I struggled with, I had such a busymind so to sit there and try to "quiet" the mind wasimpossible, however when I roll out my mat and begin myphysical practice my mind became quiet for those 90minutes - it was myself, my mat, my breath and as I beganto create space in my mind, I created space in my body.When I do my self practice, I am not a mother, wife orteacher, it is just me, my true self. This was meditation inmotion.

Now living in Cyprus, I love to make the most of theenvironment and take my practice down to the rocks in

Sea Caves, by the edge of the sea, where I can absorb themagical energy that this Island has to offer.

So what has yoga brought to my life and could also bebrought to yours? It has made me more focused andmindful, I have more patience and it has brought balanceto my life. I now have goals and intentions in my life, it hastaught me to surrender.I learned to do yoga for me, todiscipline myself for my own benefit, and after you havedone yoga for a while you start to enjoy the process andrealize it is not just about the end result, it is about thejourney not the destination.

Yoga has the power to change life for good.

Written by Vanessa who teaches classes in Polis, PaphosCoral Bay, and Aphrodite Hills. She also teaches Kidsclasses and pregnancy yoga for more details check out

Stretch... Breathe... Relax

www.vanessayoga.co.uk

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Law or LiabilityThe Facts about Cleaning Swimming PoolsMany people are asking, is it law that you have to be trainedto maintain a swimming pool, when the real issue is thatthere is a fine line between law and liability if you are aperson who owns or cleans a swimming pool. Is it law? –No.Are you liable? -Yes.

Swimming has historically been associated with exerciseand health . Exercise that people receive from swimmingand other aquatic activities provides a tremendous publichealth benefit for society. The ability to swim builds selfconfidence and leads to a wide variety of other aquatic–related activities. the water and sometimes theair above the water can contribute to unhealthy conditionswhich can be dangerous for the user unless proper waterquality management is maintained .

The facts surrounding cleaning swimming pool water inCyprus are not as clear as we all would like: many poolcleaners are not registered to work, don’t pay the relevanttax, and are not concerned that they should be properlytrained to maintain pools. Then again, we have a growingnumber of people who want to do things legally: They getregistered to work, pay their taxes and see the benefit fromcorrect training . They want to know the correct procedures:they want to protect both the swimmers and the pool/waterfacility owners from recreational water illness and increasethe health and safety in the facilities they maintain. Thesepeople are the people who will not ask “ is it legal?” but,“where can I get more training to ensure I am protecting thepool owners and the people who will use the aquaticfacility?”.

The government do have rules and regulations: they arefreely available from your local health department and theywill give you all the help you require but they don’t haveenough staff to visit and enforce standards on individualvillas or complexes. The growth in the past few years ofnumbers of properties with pools has been massive. Sooneror later, things will change – not least due to European Lawaffecting all EU members.

In reality, it’s the responsibility of anyone who owns orcleans a pool, so find out what those rules are – and tounderstand the liability they hold in providing/cleaning thepool. It is not enough to point a finger at an authority and saythat there is nothing obvious to work to.

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Many of us hear throughout the summer about earinfections, known as, “ Otitus Externa” , which istransmitted by pool water : many of us have suffered from

it at some stage but this is not the biggest medical problemwhich comes from unclean swimming pools . The mainillness contracted from any form of aquatic facility comesfrom Giardia (protozoa), or Shigella, ( bacteria) both ofwhich can result in Gastroenteritis and in many cases canlead to dehydration causing hospitalisation. Sadly, fewpeople relate such illnesses back to poorly cleaned poolwater and believe they’ve eaten something which didn’tagree with them or have had too much sun. So, for obviousreasons, it is vital for anyone who is going to clean a pool, tobe trained FULLY and PROPERLY in how to clean water orpool operators /owners are risking the health and, worstcase, the life, of anyone who uses that water. It is not enoughto have a test kit and simply keep adding chlorine: watermay be clear but it may NOT be clean.

The main reason for pool operators to be trained is for thehealth and safety and protection of the users:

for the patrons who use the facility !for the owners who employ you !for yourself from the potential of a huge damage

and compensation claim !

Unfortunately, we now live in a society of compensationseekers, some even professional though the majority aregenuine. The advent of the “ no win - no fee solicitors “actively advising clients to claim compensation due toaccidents or illness contracted on holiday in Cyprus forexample from pools, only reinforces the fact that the pooloperator requires the correct training to complete the task ofensuring pool water is clean and affords healthy swimming.Accidents do happen and we cannot stop these, but with thecorrect training, we can minimise the risk and have thecorrect procedures in place to deal with any circumstancethat arise.

When developing a risk management plan, there are several

factors to take into account and 3 of these will

However,

You, the poolowner/ operator are both responsible and liable for anyaccidents or illness that happen in and around thefacility you maintain or own

Dangers in unclean water:

Why have training?

ProtectionProtectionProtection

Risk Management:

all be takeninto consideration if any compensation claims aremade against the pool operator. They are:NEGLIGENCE (unintentional fault or carelessnessresulting in injury),STANDARD OF CARE (e.g. good disinfectant level,operators trained and certified, adequate insurances,records, etc.)DUTY OF CARE (the legal relationship between thepool operator and the patrons using the facility and theamount of reasonable care owed to those patrons sothat there is not an unreasonable risk to harm).

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Who should become qualified ?There should be a trained and certified operator at any poolfacility. If the routine maintenance is provided by a thirdparty service company (the majority of Cyprus pooloperators) then the pool operator should be qualified . Theowner or manager of a facility or the person responsible forthe pool should have a comprehensive knowledge of statutes,administrative codes, regulations and common practices.The CPO certified pool and spa operators trainingprogramme provides this education base.

Another point to consider is that you, the owner of the facilityor pool are also responsible for ensuring that your pooloperator is qualified to complete the task required . In a courtof law or any compensation claim, if your pool operator isnot qualified the responsibility of the claim will revert to theowner of the facility where the accident, illness or incidenttook place.

Is it law to be qualified to maintain a pool? Or, moreimportantly, the question should be: “ Where do I get tobecome a qualified pool operator ?!!”

Written by Tony Bell, NSPF Instructor(National Swimming Pool Foundation )

For further information, please refertoTelephone : 00357 26623342)

The Owners Liability:

Now ask the question again :

www.thepoolpeople.eu

We spoke to Carol of CP Home Services Ltd (see advert

on page 13) who has taken the course along with her

relevant employees in an endeavour 'to provide the best

service we can to our Clients and to improve our and

their standards '.

Carol told us that the course was 'quite intense but

extremely beneficial and that she would recommend it to

anyone who is serious about pool cleaning'.

Carol went on to say that her customers 'know that we are

fully qualified and are competent to protect them and

their guests, not only from a day to day point of view, but

also by being able ourselves to safely and swiftly sort out

any problem that may arise'.

The Facts about Cleaning Swimming PoolsContinued

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The Hills are Alive with The Sound of MusicIf you are passing the Stage One theatre in Emba thesedark nights don’t be surprised to hear snatches ofRaindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens, as ‘TheSound of Music’ is in rehearsal.

This is the company’s second full scale musical. The firstbeing ‘My Fair Lady’ in 2005 and the company haswelcomed back the professional director Annie McTaggartwho is being assisted by Peter Sandwith.

The Stage One Youth Group are much in evidence as theyoung family cared for by the effervescent would-be nunMaria who goes on to win the heart of their strict andunbending father.

This popular musical by Rodgers and Hammersteinpromises to deliver a wonderful evening of entertainmentas the Von Trapp family of seven children and a chorus ofNuns harmonise those famous songs.

Hardly stopping for breath, the company starts rehearsalsfor ‘Single Spies’, a two-parter written byAlan Bennett. Onepart, ‘An Englishman Abroad’ about the meeting betweenGuy Burgess and actress Coral Browne who won the RoseBowl at the Episkopi Festival in 2010 and the two maincharacters shared the Best Acting Award. The other play ‘AQuestion of Attribution’ is about Anthony Blunt, not yetrevealed but under suspicion as a spy, who has a chancemeeting with Her Majesty when working as caretaker for

the royal art collection. Witty literate dialogue illuminatesthese two plays which will be performed May 17th-21st andare sponsored by Fitzgerald Estates.The Rose Bowl Festival takes place in May and Stage Oneadults and The Youth Group will again be entering two playsand attempting to replicate last year’s successes.

Stage One is closed during the hot summer reopening inOctober with ‘Round and Round the Garden’ by AlanAyckbourn, part three of the trilogy ‘The NormanConquests’. Hilariously funny and not to be missed. Theproduction is again sponsored by Fitzgerald Estates.The year ends in a traditional form this December with thepantomimeAladdin. Aromp for all the family to enjoy.

To become a member of Stage One call Peter on 99984035or come along to the Members Club Nights every thirdThursday. Stage One holds its annual award presentationsand dinner this year on March 12th at the Coral BeachHotel.

You can also follow Stage One’s activities on ‘Face Book’ oron the website www.stageonetheatre.comAuditions for forthcoming productions are advertised in theStage One newsletter ‘Spotlight’ on the website and also inthe Island press. All are welcome to take part in auditions.Call Peter for scripts and to register your interest. StageOne always welcomes new members who are willing to act,direct or take part in the many activities of the theatre.

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Sudoku

Crossword Answers in next month’s issue of PALS


Answers For Last Month’s Puzzles

FebruaryCrossword

FebruarySudoku

Across1.5.8.9.10.12.15.18.20.23.25.26.27.

Down1.2.3.4.5.6.7.11.13.14.16.17.19.21.

Man's felt hat (7)It was (4)Radical (7)Wool fat (7)Spendthrift (7)Loud, rushing noise (6)Encroach (5)Instructed (6)Yorkshire town (7)Rotate (7)Thin coating of metal (7)Pace (4)Nightgown (7)

Empty (6)Morning (4)Unfasten (7)Valleys (5)A tenth part (5)Removing faults (8)Erodes (5)Agreement (4)Cloudy (8)Sharpen (4)Dividing into two equal parts (7)Silhouette (5)From that place (6)Scrimp (5)

22. Inert elemental gas (5)

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Spring is almost upon us. This is the time of yearwhen the fields and hill sides of Cyprus are at theirgreenest, but for some, it’s when our homes aresprouting forests of black. When that lush greengrowth extends to the clothes in our wardrobes, we’retalking about mould and mildew! Thousands ofEuros worth of damage is caused every year by theeffects of condensation and damp in our homes.There are also the largely unrecognized health andrespiratory problems with our children and theelderly. Painters and decorators do well withscraping and repainting our walls every year, andpaediatricians and hospitals are kept busy treatingchest and breathing complaints.

We enjoy living in a very high humidity but verybeautiful part of the world. Unfortunately, in the rushto accommodate our desires for homes here, thedevelopers have completely neglected to designliving spaces that are suitable for the Cyprusenvironment. We all know the value of insulationagainst heat and cold; it saves on cooling in thesummer and heating in the winter. We also know thevalue of suitable ventilation in bathroom andkitchens, to get rid of steam and smells. These arefeatures rarely found here. There are signs thatbuilding regulation will change in time, and thatstandards will improve but, in the meanwhile we haveto deal with what we have.

Everyday activities like cooking, bathing, laundry andeven breathing produce moisture in our atmosphere.(Try breathing on a mirror to prove it to yourself).Unless that moist air is extracted to the outside of ourhome, it is going to settle somewhere else, inside ourhome. Warm air will hold more moisture than cold air,and during the day, or when we’re at home and havethe heating on, that moisture will remain suspended.At night, when the air cools, it reaches a dew point,and the moisture can no longer be contained. It willseek out the coldest surface to settle and turn backinto water …. That’s condensation!Condensation on windows is easily seen and dealtwith. It’s a bit of an inconvenience, although notterminal. But, condensation on a plaster wall or incupboards is another matter; it will soak into poroussurfaces and is the cause of all the problemsmentioned above.

It can occur when we’re living in our houses, or whenour houses are empty. Property maintenancecompanies know the problem of preparing a holidayhome for guest occupation. A musty smell of mouldand mildew is the obvious sign that all is not well, butless well obvious is the danger of airborne,sometimes toxic fungi spore which can give rise to

serious respiratory problems, particularly in the veryyoung and sometimes the not so young.

If possible, install extract fans in kitchens, especially ifyou use gas for cooking. Cooker hoods that merelyfilter grease particles, allow the steam to pass straightthrough and circulate around the house. Bath andshower rooms are an obvious source of moisture,and opening a window can make matters worse byblowing the moist air into the living space. Avoidusing portable gas fires which produce enormousamounts of moisture.

Ahouse which is damp will not dry out by its self. Evenairing the rooms during the hottest summer will not dothe trick, largely because of the level of humidity thatwe have in Cyprus. The dampness will stay in thewalls and become the nutriment for future growth ofmould and mildew.

The use of a Dehumidifier/Homedrier is the only wayto solve the problem. A Dehumidifier/Homedrierremoves moisture from the atmosphere by drawinghe air over and through a refrigerated condenser coil.

Dry air, with the moisture extracted, is blown out of themachine. (The Ebac 2650 dehumidifier processesabout 4,700 cubic meters of air in a twenty four hourperiod). When the air in the room is dry, the moistureis then drawn out of the walls and ceilings, wardrobesand cupboards, and deposited in a jug for disposal.On some models the water can be pumped away witha permanent drain attachment. Once the home isdried out, a dehumidifier will maintain the correct levelof humidity and ensure that the problems do not cropup again.

As we say in the trade………

You’re Home and Dry with an Ebac

For more information, contact the author on 97 63 05 39

Or see

Dri Home Ltd, Paralimni Cyprus

www.dehumidifiersincyprus.com

Spring Fever?Ken Bwye

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Prize PuzzleWin an EXCLUSIVE PALS Magazine mug

plus a unique Euro keyring!Winner is first correct entry out of the hat

Closing date for entries is 12.00pm 15th March 2011

February SolutionWinner: Rod Lovett, Argaka

Name

Telephone

Email

Address

Send competition entries to:PALS MagazineLatchi Marina Complex, Block C, No. 10 & 11, Latchi, PolisChrysochous, PaphosOr fax or send scanned entry by email:[email protected] Akis Express: PALS, Polis ChrysochousBy hand to PALS office, Latchi Harbour

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By entering this competition, you hereby agree to abide by the competition rules. The full rules are on display in the PAL Office, or are available onrequest by post, fax or email. Winner(s) will be notified as soon as reasonably practicable after the Competition draw/decision. No purchase isnecessary. One entry per applicant. All entries must be received by the deadline for that Competition and late or incomplete entries may, in theabsolute discretion of the Company, be disqualified. Proof of posting shall not be deemed proof of delivery. No responsibility can be accepted forentrieswhich are lost, delayed,misdirectedor corruptedduring delivery to or from theCompanydue to any computermalfuntion, virus, bug, delay orfailure of the postal service or other reasonwhatsoever. Competitions are not open to: (a) the employees, agents or subcontractors of the Company;(b) any Competition sponsor or its employees, agents or subcontractors; (c) the immediate families of such employees or sponsors.


Samurai Sudoku puzzles consist of fiveoverlapping sudoku grids. The standardsudoku rules apply to each 9 x 9 grid. Placedigits from 1 to 9 in each empty cell. Everyrow, column and every 3x3 box shouldcontain one of each digit.

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YOGA & CHI GUNG

TO BALANCE YOUR MIND AND BODY

Tuesdays in Pano AkourdaliaIntermediate Yoga8.15 - 9.30Yoga and Chi Gung for all9.45 - 11.15

10 per session¤

Thursdays in ArgakaChi Gung8.45 - 9.20

2 per sessionYoga for All9.30 - 11.00

10 per session

¤

¤

I will start a Laughter Yoga Club which will be free,subject to interest

For More Info Contact Denise on 99448728

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Agii Anargyri Natural Healing Spa Resort hassomething unique from the Cyprus hillside in Miliou -a mineral rich spring carries the soothing watersrenowned for generations their healing qualities.

Bathing in sulphur spring water is a natural way to healinflammatory joints and it stimulates the entirenervous system, giving a relaxing sensation. Next, itstarts working on the connective tissues making themflexible. The blood flow slowly increases, which inturn helps in better absorption of oxygen and minerals.The sulphur gets absorbed in the system and reachesthe inflamed joints and cartilages.

Also, as one of the main proteins needed for your skinto stay firm, it enhances and renews the skin. It slowsdown the ageing process because of its ability toprotect against the toxic effects of pollution andradiation. It is known as “nature’s beauty mineral”asyour body needs it to produce collagen, which keeps

your skin elastic and young looking, bringing youhealth and vitality and reviving the skin’s natural glow.

This remarkable spring has been channelled to theAgiiAnargyri Spa in Miliou, where it is combined innumerous treatments now advanced by modernscience. These treatments may be experienced in aluxurious and tranquil setting for a very reasonablecost:

For example, a package for 2 nights for 2 peopleincludes accommodation and 4 spa treatments basedon sulphur water per person for only €170 per person.

For more information, contact 00357 26814000,[email protected] or www.aasparesort.com

TREAT YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE ANDBENEFIT FROM THESE HEALING WATERS

Healing Waters in Miliou

P3A recently held their first Open Day of the year atPaphos Gardens Holiday Resort.

The event was an opportunity for current members tohighlight the many and varied group activitiesavailable and for prospective members to come alongand see for themselves just what P3Acan offer.

There were tables providing information and examplesof crafts and activities as varied as Table Games,Sculpture, Geology, Art Appreciation and Walking - toname just a few of the 33 groups currently availableand the 80 plus non-members who came along enjoyed

talking to Group Leaders and current members andfinding out about P3A.Not only did they look and listen, over 40 of themsigned up as members on the day and many more leftwith leaflets and membership application forms somembership is likely to grow even more in the comingweeks.The day was a great success and a tribute to the effortsof all involved in this thriving and expandingorganisation.

“The only thing that stands between a person and whatthey want in life is the will to try it and the faith tobelieve it is possible." Rich Devos

Paphos 3rd Age (P3A)

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Come up with the funniest caption (in the opinion of thePALS Magazine staff) and win yourself a plate of COD AND

CHIPS at Tammy’s Traditional Fish ‘n Chips in Latchi!

Send competition entries to PALS, see page 3 for details.

CAPTION:

NAME

ADRESS

LAST MONTH’S WINNER:

Latchi 99377443

Closing date for entries 15th March

“No, me first - I can hear the hunters shooting too”Lulu Hester, Latchi


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Στον οδοντογιατρ

Η Μαρία πηγαίνει συχνά στον οδοντογιατρό

Ο οδοντογιατρός κοιτάζει τα δόντια της

Έχεις ωραία δόντια Μαρία

Τα βούρτσιζες κάθε μέρα

Τα βουρτσίζω κάθε πρωί και βράδυ

Τα δόντια της είναι γέρα και άσπρα

,

;

Ston othondogiatro

H Maria pigeni sixna ston odontogiatro

O othontogiatros kitazi sihna ta dontia tis

Exis orea thontia, Maria

Ta vourtsisis kathe mera;

Ta vourtsiso kathe proi kai vrathi

Ta thontia tis ine gera kai aspra

At the dentist

Maria goes often to the dentist

The dentist looks at her teeth

You have nice teeth, Maria

Do you brush them every day?

I brush them every morning and evening

Her teeth are strong and white

Register now for

Open Studios 2011

15th May 2011

www.openstudioscy.com

Don’t leave it too long -

Closing date is

Visit the website

And follow directions

If you want to find out more before registration,

Simply click on the “contact us” button

The Registration Fee remains at 95.00

For further information,

Please contact 99752687

€

Join us now and show your work on the

2012 callendar

Greek LessonaΜαθαίνω ελληνικ Matheno Ellinika Learning Greek

Calling all Artists

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Paphos Tigers 17 Limassol Crusaders 41The Tigers travelled to Limassol to play their “home”fixture in front of a small but enthusiastic group ofsupporters.

With 6 players playing out of position and some inthose positions for the first time, this was a big askfor the Tigers but right from the outset it was obviousthat the lads were all up for it, forcing the Crusadersto give away repeated penalties. GeorgeAgathocleous was in good form with the boot andslotted four. The Crusaders' responded with 3 tries,2 just before half time and the first from a tap freekick which caught the defence well and trulynapping, giving the Crusaders a 17-12 lead at thebreak.

The Crusaders half time “chat” did the trick for them,they stopped giving away the penalties and after 5minutes ran in the first of four second half tries. Thegame was far from one sided with the Tigersshowing they are a team, working well in defenceand giving each other moral support. Chris Thomacame off with an ankle injury mid way through thehalf, the Tigers playing out the game with 14 men.Stand off Jack Bilton was under great pressure in

attack and not given a lot of room but tackled everything in sight in defence as did “man of the match”centre Nathan Pring. Wingers Kos and Ryan Riddlerboth got the ball in attack and once they find that“finishing touch” will be seen scoring many tries.George crashed over late on for a try taking theusual 3 defenders with him!

Limassol are now a force to be reckoned with andthe Tigers performance was a credit to themselvesand coach Nick Bilton who was heard saying to theteam “we are building lads” Keep it up You Tigers!

at the Welcome Inn(Formerly the Latin Community) £10 per personincluding food please contact Graham at the RugbyArms, we only have a limited number of tickets andthey are selling fast.

at CockatoosBowling Alley, it starts at 7, limited places so bookearly by calling Brian 99342687 or Chris 99983845.

PTRFC are sponsored by M1 Lux, Horizon Group &Mercato del Golfo

March Events5th March - RACE NIGHT

23rd March - BOWLING NIGHT

With lemons being in plentiful supply and tasting sowonderful at this time of year, this cake is ideal tomake. It has for a long time been a family favouriterecipe of ours and is easy to make and always turnsout perfect.This recipe is for a 23 x 13 cm 1Kg loaf tin but may bevaried to make a sandwich cake or even put in fairycake cases. It is wonderful eaten as it is or can beiced with lemon buttercream or lemon cream cheesefrosting.

125g margarine (don't use butter)150g caster or granulated sugarFinely grated rind and juice of 3 small lemons2 large eggs, beaten175g plain flour2tsp baking powder4tbs milk50g granulated sugar

1.Cream the margarine with the 150g of sugar,lemon rind and 1.5 tbs of the lemon juiceuntil light and fluffy.2. Beat in the eggs a little at a time.3. Beat in the sifted flour and baking powder.4.Add the milk and beat thoroughly until light.5. Put into a greased loaf tin and bake at180'C/350'F/gas 4 for 45 minutes.6. Towards the end of the baking time, heat theremaining lemon juice with the 50g of sugar

until the sugar dissolves and then simmer for 5-8minutes until it has thickened slightly.7. Cool the cake in the tin on a rack for 5 minutes andthen turn out upside down.8. Pierce the base of the cake all over with a skewer,being careful not to break through thetop surface of the cake.

9. Spoon the lemon syrup carefully over the base ofthe cake until it has all been absorbed.

Leave to cool completely before turning the cake theright way up and storing in an airtight container, notthat it will be in there for long!

Ingredients

Method

Lemon Drizzle Cake

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FEBRUARY2011Helping Local Animals in Need

Games night

BOULES'

At Tammys Fish ‘n’ Chips in LatchiAt 7.30pm on 9th and 23rd March.Play Cribbage, Rummikub, Cards &Dominoes. 2 euros to play. * Win Prizeson the Jigsaw Jackpot *.Food available from 6.30.

'AT THE ARGAKA PICNIC SITE : starting at 10.00am.Come and play 'BOULES IN THE ROUGH' with afriendly group. 2 euros each. Boules available for newplayers.No experience needed. Tel 96537205

, Household Items,

Books, DVD's, & Clothing for our

, at Chlorakas, every Sunday andWednesday, 8.30am to 1.00pm**** Please call 99903205Thankyou.

PLEASE put donations into our jars around the area &leave DRY CAT FOOD at;

'HOLITEC' OFFICE (By 'Crystal Marine' Office,

Prodromi);

EASY SHOP Minimarket, Latchi.

DUCKPOND Market Stall, Chlorakas.

WE ALWAYS NEED 'BRIC a BRAC'

'Duckpond'

Market stall

HELP POLIS ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP TO HELP THE

ANIMALS

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP WITH

FUNDRAISING, FOSTERING KITTENS, CAT FEEDING,

TRANSPORT etc. & we have many lovely

PUPPIES & kittens that need good homes. If

you can help in any way please call 97839240

Visit our new Website;

•

•

Not PALS Office please.

•

www.polisanimalrescuegroup.com


MARCH EVENTS

BookshopOpen Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00 pm.

Although predominantly English books and magazines,

we also have a selection of German, French and Greek.

Also on sale are Greetings Cards, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws.Phone – 99 077352 – shop hours.

Shop closed Monday 7t h March – Green Monday

Quiz Nights (the original and still the best!)Every fortnight at the Latchi Village Tavern

NEW START TIME – 8.00PM

Next dates for your diary are 3rd, 17th, 31st March€2.00 entrance fee donation. Winners’ prizes.

Scrabble

Every Wednesday at The Fly Again, Argakauntil further notice, 10.15am for 10.30am start.

€2.00 entrance – highest scoring word wins 25%

of the Pot.

For more information - phone Jackie on 99 067608

Every Other Thursday

At Faros, Latchi Harbour8pm PROMPT

Entrance Fee €1.00Raffle

As the world gets smaller and smaller, people seemto spread wider and wider. With low-cost travel,inexpensive holiday pads and the desire to enjoy thesun year round, it’s not uncommon for Brits to havebank accounts in more than one country; an accountin the UK and perhaps another in Europe,Australia orelsewhere to cater for an overseas holiday home.

While UK accounts offer a wide range of flexibility –both in management and facilities, the samehowever, cannot be said about overseas banks.

In many countries, there is no such thing as anoverdraft facility nor is there the luxury of an instanttransfer between bank accounts. And there are veryfew countries that now have a faster paymentssystem allowing the transfer of funds from one bankto another instantly. In overseas countries, runningshort of funds could mean heavy penalties and inextreme cases, your account may be closed and ablack mark set against your name.

Mervin and Lucy Williams are a case in point as theynarrowly escaped a very costly mistake. A coupledays before their mortgage payment, Mervin noticedthat their overseas bank account was short by a fewhundred euros. In a panic, he started to makeenquiries as to how to move money from their UKaccount to their overseas bank within 2 days. The featseemed impossible – his bank explained that thetransfer would take up to 5 days with a cost of £30 tomake the transfer. Furthermore, the exchange rateoffered was much worse than the rate quoted in thenews. The Williams were not only having to pay outquite a bit of money and running the risk of getting ablack mark with their bank, but to default on amortgage payment would be a financial suicide.

Luckily, a neighbour mentioned the services of acurrency exchange specialist providing the Williamswith a last minute solution.

Mervin explained, “Within a matter of two hours, wehad an account open with a currency specialistallowing us to transfer funds from our UK bankthrough the specialist to the overseas account within48 hours. To top it off, there was no fee and theexchange rate received saved us over £50 on thetransfer.”

Specialist currency exchange companies helppeople to save money by minimising fees andproviding better than bank exchange rates.

Furthermore, transferscan be made within 48hours.

The whole process iseasy, yet secure, asspecialists are regulatedby HM Customs & Exciseand authorised by theFSA.

Charles Purdy is aDirector at Smart Currency Exchange Limited – theinternational payment specialists. To move moneyoverseas, including funds for property purchases,pens ions , mo r tgages and more go to

or call our local number(00 357) 26 030 213.Remember also, to get your FREE reports onpensions from - and go to

for your FREE report onrepatriating – they both contain really usefuleducation material you may not know about.

www.SmartCurrencyCyprus.com

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Charles Purdy, Director, Smart Currency Exchange


A quick top-up to your overseasbank account could cost a bundle

An important step to buying a property in Cyprus isfinding a solicitor of the vendor. This willensure that the solicitor will work on your behalf ratherthan for the sales agent.

Then you will need to ensure that your Contract ofSale protects you. If it does not include the followingpoints, ask your lawyer to make the necessarychanges and, if not agreeable, I suggest that youchange your lawyer.

Most payments for property developments aredue by stage payments. Usually you pay areservation fee of around €3,000 to take theproperty off the market and then 30 days lateryou'll need to pay a deposit of 20% - 30%, minusthe reservation fee. Thereafter, you'll have to paya percentage as and when certain stages arecompleted.

You require a clause on your Contract of Salesaying that

Many developers are late on completion –sometimes by up to 1 year. This can be a veryserious problem, especially if you have plannedto move in on a particular date or are dependenton rental income.

On the Sale Agreement, the developer has a 1month period of grace. After that, you'll want a

, which MUST be specified in thecontract.

Also make sure that you don't have a clause thatstipulates that you may NOT hold back anyportion of the total purchase price. If thedeveloper is late you then have the freedom towithhold payment.

After you have bought your property, thedeveloper has to make a deposition of youragreement to the Land Registry for approval. Youneed a clause that states that if it is NOT acceptedthe developer needs to repay any amount paid byyou IMMEDIATELY.

You need to ensure that your contract has at least

a 1 year guarantee for theinstallations and area whichdirectly affects the normaland proper functioningoccupation. More than 1year would be better butdevelopers will usually notguarantee that. You'll alsowant a 10 year guarantee onthe structure.

Your contract needs to state that you can sell theproperty at anytime after signingthe sale contract. This allows you to sell prior tocompletion should you want to, either before thefinal payment is due or in case yourcircumstances change.

Your contract should specify a date when you willget the Title Deed. Title Deeds are an issue inCyprus, so approach with extreme caution andmake sure your independent lawyer is fullyprotecting you. You want to have an option to getyour money back with interest if your Title Deed isnot received on time. Also, the sale agreementshould stipulate that you are going to hold back asum of money which will only be released whenyou receive your Title Deed.

If for any reason the developers cannot get theplanning and building permission you MUSTensure that you can terminate the agreement andget your money back immediately, with interest.

You MUST make sure that while the building isunder construction the developers insure theproperty against all risks, including fire andearthquakes, until the property is delivered toyou.

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1. How to release the money:

the money will be released only if acivil engineer has confirmed that the phasehas been completed properly.

2. Protection against late delivery:

penalty charge

3. Protection against non-approval from theland registry:

4. Guarantee:

5. Freedom to sell any time:

6. Stipulation of the date of the delivery of TitleDeeds:

7. Protection in case the developer cannot getthe planning and building permission:

8. Insured during the construction:

without penalty

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Property: What should be in your Contract of SaleBy Kim Brown, Director of The Overseas Guides Company

PALS MagazineFebruary 2011www.palsmagazine.com

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