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THE OFFICIAL BFC MONTHLY MAGAZINETHE OFFICIAL BFC MONTHLY MAGAZINE
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Issue 43 • May 2010
Great places to visit, customs and traditions,
travel gadgets, and a trip to China...
Chef ’s recipes from CBF’s Flagstaff HouseChef ’s recipes from Chef ’s recipes from
ExesHow do you
deal with them?
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ON THE COVERExes | 50
CFL Singles girl Jaye Evans asks how we should deal with them
Fine Dining | 44 Delicious recipes from Cpl Dave Cousins at Flagstaff House
World Travel Diary | 25 Part fi ve in the series sees Simon Gresswell travel to China
Holiday Guide | 29 Great cities you can reach in under four hours
Did You Know? | 29 Customs and traditions around the world
Contents
257 | Hello from the Editor
8 | BystanderInteresting events from BFC and around the world
10 | Diary Dates� ings to keep you entertained
12 | Community NewsUpdates about life on island
21 | Bases FacesCFL meets Dhekelia Librarian Sophie � oma
22 | The CFL InterviewChief Offi cer Jeremy Wright talks to CFL about his new job
25 | ChinaPart fi ve of Simon Gresswell’s World Travel Diary
29 | Holiday GuideA look at great destinations under four hours from Cyprus
32 | Pack Like a ProCFL off ers tips for perfect packing
34 | Dangerous PlacesA look at some of the most dangerous destinations around the world
37 | Holiday Did You Know?Various customs and traditions to take note of around the world
38 | FinanceAl Voice looks at the benefi ts of travel insurance
40 | It’s all Greek to MeLearn useful phrases related to time
41 | TraditionsAlcoholic drinks in Cyprus
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42 | Cyprus SitesPart fi ve in our series on walking trails
44 | CuisineFine dining recipes from Cpl Dave Cousins, chef to CBF
46 | Restaurant ReviewCFL reviews Psarolimano in Larnaca.
48 | Spa ReviewIn for a treat at the St George Hotel SenSpa in Paphos
50 | Single SceneJaye Evans asks how we should deal with exes
52 | CompetitionsWin some fantastic prizes - be in it to win it!
53 | PlaytimeWe review websites, books, CDs, DVDs and games
56 | CinemaSSVC cinema schedules for May
57 | AFF & HIVEHelp and advice for the BFC community
58 | Notes to SelfInformation listings for clubs, groups and activities
67 | Telephone DirectoryEssential numbers for the bases
70 | Gadgets and GizmosTechnology that will help you on your travels41
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hello...A s we move into May, many of our thoughts have started to drift towards the
summer and more specifi cally, the holiday season, as the thermostat gets turned up about 20 degrees. So if the holiday bug is now coursing through your veins, the real question of the moment is; where do you go?
Well, in this latest issue of CFL we take a look at some of the more convenient countries to visit if you are planning on getting off island for a short break and with so many fun and interesting places only a stone’s throw away from Cyprus, you really are spoilt for choice. You can read our suggestions on page 29.
If you want to go a little further afi eld then turn to page 25 where we have the latest installment from our roving travel reporter Simon Greswell, who, this month, fi nds himself navigating his way around China.
However, any travel abroad comes with a few risks, whether it is sampling the local food, drinking the water in India, or even braving the local market places in Egypt. If you are travelling to some other countries however, the best thing you could hope for is a bit of ‘Delhi Belly’, because murder, robbery, drugs and even piracy have become the norm. But fear not, in order to help you avoid these troubles, on page 34 we have compiled a list of the world’s most dangerous countries.
Staying with the travel theme, we have also put together a few useful tit-bits for when you are visiting another country. � ese are facts that you may not necessarily fi nd in the local guide books but they could prove invaluable when you are sitting on a train in China, or they may help explain the bizarre reaction from your new best friend in Argentina when you decide to give him the ‘thumbs up’ signal.
Moving away from holidays, in the past few months, British Forces Cyprus and the Sovereign Base Area Administration has welcomed its new Chief Offi cer, Jeremy Wright and he was kind enough to sit down with us to give his fi rst interview since arriving on island. In a full and frank discussion, the Chief Offi cer explained a little more about his role on island and outlined what the next six months could look like for the SBAs.
� at should be enough to keep you entertained until your holiday begins.
Enjoy the issue!
THE OFFICIAL BFC MONTHLY MAGAZINETHE OFFICIAL BFC MONTHLY MAGAZINE
CYP
RUS
FORC
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IFES
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Issue 43 • May 2010
Great places to visit, customs and traditions,
travel gadgets, and a trip to China...
Chef ’s recipes from CBF’s Flagstaff HouseChef ’s recipes from Chef ’s recipes from Chef ’s recipes from Chef ’s recipes from Chef ’s recipes from Chef ’s recipes from Chef ’s recipes from
ExesHow do you
deal with them?
WIN! Great prizes:
Shopping vouchers,
airport parking,
hotel stays
& more....
THE ALL-ISLAND MONTHLY MAGAZINE • AKROTIRI • AYIOS NIKOLAOS • DHEKELIA • EPISKOPI • UN
STORY: World Travel DiaryPart Five (China)
by Simon Gresswell
PHOTO:Stock photography
� e views expressed in Cyprus Forces Lifestyle do not necessarily refl ect the policies or opinions of either HM Government or the Ministry of Defence (or any editorial staff ). � e editor, publisher, printers and staff take no responsibility for errors or omissions in copy.
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Interesting events from BFC and around the world
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CFL PEOPLE
Bystander
Tackling the Ironman in Aid of ABFA well-known face in BFC sport, Emma Claydon is taking part in the 2010 Ironman event in France, on June 27, raising money for the Army Benevolent Fund (The Soldier’s Charity). Tackling a 3.8km sea swim, followed by a 180km bike ride then a full marathon run, Emma must finish the gruelling challenge within 16 hours and aims to beat her 2009 time of 12 hours and five minutes! Show your support and help Emma raise £2,500 for the ABF charity by kindly donating online at: www.justgiving.com/ironlady. Remember to declare if you are a UK tax payer, as 25 per cent in Gift Aid will be added to your donation.
SBA Police March 10k for CharitySBA police officers from Dhekelia Station, including ESBA Chief Inspector Andreas Pitsillides, joined members of the local communities of Akhna Forest, Xylotymbou, Ormidhia and Xylophagou on the 35th Christodoula March last month, marching over 10km to help raise awareness and money for the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. The event began at Akhna Forest, with the local village band leading the marchers to Xylotymbou. Here they were met by the local community music band, who kept everyone going for the final 6km to Ormidhia. Well done to everyone involved in raising money for a worthy cause.
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Arsenal Soccer SchoolThe Arsenal Soccer School visited Bases across the island last month as part of the British Forces Youth Services Easter activity week. Six coaches from the school taught BFC youngsters the basic skills of passing and heading, dribbling with the ball and shooting, ending with a friendly game to consolidate what they had learnt. A huge global organisation, Arsenal Soccer Schools have been operating since 1985 around the UK and there are now projects set up in over 22 countries. With the World Cup in South Africa only weeks away, it was the perfect time to get kids excited about the sport.
Marathon SuccessMore than 36,000 people took to the streets of London in April for the world-famous London Marathon. Once again, we were really impressed by former Army Major Phil Packer; since sustaining a spinal cord injury on operational duty in 2008, he has devoted his life to helping others. He raised over £700,000 completing the 2009 London Marathon in a gruelling two weeks on crutches and this year, he walked it in just under 26 hours, smashing his record by 13 days. He dedicated this year’s inspirational effort to 26 charities, joined on each mile by a nominated support walker. Visit www.philpacker.com to make a donation.
or a disk to CFL, Media Ops, BFCHQ, Episkopi, BFPO 53 or call us on: 2596 3149.
CFL PEOPLE
Competition WinnersSt Raphael Hotel:
Nick Phillimore
Park2fly: Julia Wright
Fasouri Watermania:Abi Cullum
St George Hotel:Jo Dufficy
We will contact winners directly to arrange prizes. If you have not heard from us and would like more information please call 2596 3149.
Open ArmsBreakfast Week Challenge
Don’t miss out on some great food during a week of breakfasts around the island - including two evening events! � is year’s Breakfast Challenge will be raising money for Open Arms TPMH Cancer Patients Support Group, Friends For Life Hospice (Limassol), � e Anti-Cancer Society Cyprus, � e Friends’ Hospice (Paphos) and � e Marguerite Cancer Patients Support Team. Here are some of the events taking place across BFC - for more events and details, see www.openarmstpmh.com, the Cyprus Lion newspaper, or call Sally Dey on 9774 5589.
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There’s no excuse not to eat well during Breakfast Week!
Flamingo Theatre ClubOne-act comediesThursday, May 13 & Saturday, May 15
Bar opens 6pm, show starts 7pmAt RAF Akrotiri Chaplaincy Centre. Two short comedy plays each evening - for the price of one! Tickets only €5, available from Akrotiri HIVE. Food €5 - in support of the Open Arms TPMH Big Breakfast Week. For more information call 9928 6698.
Homestart Big Breakfastat Episkopi Epicentre
Monday, May 109am - 1pm
Help Homestart meet their target of selling 300 breakfast rolls! Enjoy a bacon,
sausage or halloumi roll with tea, coff ee or juice. Selection
of cakes also available. For more information
contact Julie Wink or Nicola Cunningham on 2596 3748.
Boating Breakfastat the Bomb buoy 1km out to sea off Tunnel BeachSaturday, May 87.30-10.30amGet there however you can! A collection will be held at the event. If you intend to join the boating breakfast, please contact Sean Tully on 9771 3764 or email [email protected].
Strawberry Cream Tea
at Akrotiri houseMonday, May 10
9am - 1pmOn the lawn, 9.30-11.30am.
Tickets €5 in advance from the HIVE. For more information contact
Tina Bessell on 9779 0500.
Big Breakfast at Flagstaff House
Sunday, May 99-11am
Everyone welcome. Breakfast on the lawn, craft stalls, face painting and children’s games. Tickets: adults €10,
children €3, family €25. Book in advance: please call Sgt Mark Blackham
on 2596 3304, Fiona on 2596 3992, or email
Akrotiri Airways Big Breakfast at
Akrotiri Flying ClubThursday, May 13
10am - 2.30pmTickets: economy €10, business €20. For more
information or to book, call
Peter Ring on 2527 5217.
WeeklySlimming WorldWith Slimming World Consultant Caroline Goode, who can help you to lose weight with the popular and successful Slimming World eating plan and plenty of support. Mondays at Episkopi Garrison Epicentre (5-7pm), Wednesdays at RAF Akrotiri Families Club (5-7pm) and � ursdays at Dhekelia Leisure Resort (5.30-7.30pm). For more information or to join, pop along to any of the groups, or call Caroline on 9774 5869. For information on Slimming World visit the website: www.slimming world.com.
7thBarn DanceHosted by Akrotiri Ladies’ Events, at the Chaplaincy Centre, RAF Akrotiri, from 7pm. Put on your boots, checked shirts and stetsons for a stomping evening of fun. Tickets €15, includes chilli supper, barn dance, bucking bronco, laser shoot and disco. Bring your own booze. For more information call 9994 4455.
8thMountain 2 SeaMountain Bike Race55km race from Troodos to Pissouri Bay. Compete in teams of three - mixed, male or female. Course will be set, with regular checkpoints. Entry €30 per person, price includes a t-shirt and fi nishing meal for all entrants. For more information and entry forms please contact CJSATC on 2474 4788.
8th & 9thComedy NightsYour opportunity to see four of the best UK stand-up comedians - Steve Williams, Junior Simpson, Geoff Boyz and Yianni Agisilaou. Featuring CSE Forces entertainers. Saturday, May 8 at Dhekelia Leisure Resort (doors open 5pm for 8pm start, bar open until midnight), and Sunday, May 9 at RAF Akrotiri Astra Cinema (doors open 7pm for 8pm start). Over 18s only. Tickets €15, available in advance from your local HIVE, or by calling 9997 6913 or 9939 8713.
9th - 16thBig Breakfast WeekOpen Arms presents the annual Spring Breakfast Challenge, with a week of breakfast events taking place around the island - large and small - sponsored by Sodexo and raising money for the Open Arms TPMH Cancer Patients Support Group, as well as local charities. Look out for details of events on the website www.openarmstpmh.com, in the Lion newspaper, on BFBS Radio, and in Bystander on page 9. For more information you can contact Sally Dey on 9774 5589 or email [email protected].
12thThe Band of the Royal Logistics Corps in ConcertAt the Dhekelia Garrison WO and Sgts Mess, open to all ranks and their families (non-entitled personnel welcome, but you must have some form of ID). Doors open 6pm, concert begins 7.30pm. Tickets on sale at HIVE, CESSAC, DSU and UKCA - adults €10, under 16s free. For more information call Major Parish on 9949 4985.
15thDon London Memorial ConcertStaged by ABF at Pissouri Amphitheatre, 6.30pm. Featuring the Band of the Royal Logistics Corps. Bring your picnics and cool boxes! Tickets €10, available by email from [email protected] or call 9963 2119.
30thK1 TriathlonSprint and super sprint categories. 7am for 8am start, at RAF Akrotiri K1 Triathlon Club. Race fees €5 for members, €10 for non-members. Bike hire on race day €5. For more information visit www.k1triathlonclub.org or call Emma Claydon on 2596 2224.
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Photo: Dave Dunbar
May
June 18 - 20Shakespeare at Curium‘Merchant of Venice’ live at Curium Amphitheatre, for three nights only, from 8pm. Tickets €20 for adults, €10 for students. Proceeds go to local charities Friends for Life Limassol and Friends of the Paphos Hospice. For tickets call 9999 0535, or for more information call 9905 8394 or 9942 7572.
get ready for...
May 31st-June 4thRAF Akrotiri International 10s Festival of Rugby
Rugby tournament for men’s, ladies’ and veterans teams, with matches every day and entertainment every evening. Tournament fi nal on
Friday, June 4, followed by a fi nal night party with live music.
For more information visit the website:
www.akrotiri10s.com.
Shuttle bus service available. Tel. 2571 4235 www.fasour i -watermania .com Fasouri Waterpark is Europe’s Leading Waterpark
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Community Notices
Privately Owned Swimming Pools in Gardens.It is that time of year again, when you might be considering putting
up a temporary swimming pool in your garden. Before rushing out and erecting a pool, please take some time out to consider: do I really want this pool in my garden when I can use the station swimming pool or the beach areas, how will I supervise the pool at all times, can I maintain the water safety, do I need to erect child-proof fencing around the pool and do I need public liability insurance? If you decide to own a pool you must register it with the HCSO. Under no circumstances are you to use to domestic water supplies, via a hose pipe, to fill swimming pools. Pools must be filled by a water supply contractor and a copy of the receipt handed in to the HCSO to be kept on file as proof of payment. Failure to provide a receipt from a contractor when requested to do so could result in disciplinary action against offenders. To conserve purchased water, owners are encouraged to install filters and use a cover when the pool is not in use. The HCSO Office has contact details of local water suppliers.
SFA ParkingThe issue of inconsiderate
parking within Service Families Accommodation (SFA) was raised at a recent meeting of the Akrotiri Road Reps. Please be advised that Station Standing Orders state vehicles are not to be parked on pavements or on one-way roads, or wherever parking restrictions
are in force. Inconsiderate parking can cause a major inconvenience and danger to pedestrians, particularly those with buggies, prams and young children and may reduce access for emergency vehicles.
Slimming Clinics And Slimming DrugsPersonnel are advised that medication provided by Cypriot slimming
clinics may not be legally available in the UK. These clinics have not been vetted in any way by BFC medical staff and their use is not recommended. Dietary advice is available from your medical centre, and a dietician has been recruited by SSAFA who will be enhancing support to weight-loss programmes. Some of the drugs used by Cypriot clinics are amphetamine based and could have serious adverse side-effects. Service personnel taking such preparations are likely to fail a random drugs test, which could have far reaching consequences. If in doubt, discuss with your medical officer.
AkrotiriHousing and Community Support Officer: Maj (Ret’d) ‘Smudge’ Smith
CFL NEWS
Inconsiderate & Dangerous Parking
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Disposal Of SFA Garden Waste and Large Rubbish Items
Occupants are reminded that it is your responsibility to maintain and keep gardens tidy. This includes hedges cut to 1.8m (6 ft) high and cut back from paths to allow access. Open plan front gardens are to be kept clear of weeds and self-rooting plants are to be removed.
You must also correctly bag up garden waste to appropriate standards for collection by the bin men. Large garden waste and other disposable items left outside gardens not only cause a nuisance to pedestrians, but may be a health and safety issue and make the estate look untidy. This is a common occurrence and is to cease immediately. Skips are available off Lightning Lane for the correct disposal of unwanted waste and personal effects.
Fly-tipping garden waste into the Fire Brakes is prohibited - not only is it dangerous in helping to spread fire, it also provides rats with cover and nesting material which encourages snakes to the area. Housing Office staff will issue warning letters to offenders ignoring this requirement and should any waste have to be removed at public expense then charges will be incurred. The HCSO has contact details of local gardeners.
WORK SERVICESIDL Helpdesk: 8000 2400 • Military Line: 2477
(Monday: 7am - 5pm. Tuesday-Friday: 7am - 3pm)Out of hours: Akrotiri 2527 6788 • Episkopi 2596 3300
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WORK SERVICESIDL Helpdesk: 8000 2400 • Military Line: 2477
(Monday: 7am - 5pm. Tuesday-Friday: 7am - 3pm)Out of hours: Ay Nik 2396 7499 • Dhekelia 2396 7499
Ayios NikolaosHousing and Community Support O� cer:
Captain Fred Fensom
Community Notices
CFL NEWS
events & info
Ration CardsRation cards for the period April 1, 2010 – March 31,
2011 can now be collected from the Welfare Offi ce for entitled personnel and dependants. Old ration cards must be returned or a statement given for reasons of non-return. Passport numbers are also required during the issue process. Ration cards for Service personnel and UKBCs will be issued from the UAO.
Pest ControlIf you suff er from pest infestation (excluding ants) in your
property, visit the Welfare Offi ce during working hours to complete a 'Pest Control Request'. � is will be collected by the Joint Service Health Unit for action. Severe or sudden infestations occurring out of working hours should be reported via the Duty Offi cer on 2395 7499.
Mid-Tour Move SFA� e Welfare Offi ce has recently had a number of requests to move
SFA; the following is a synopsis of the rules detailed in JSP 464. Mid-tour moves due to SFA disposal or upgrade programmes and where
Welfare Shopping TripsNicosia and Larnaca - every Wednesday. Departs from the Forum at 8am and returning to Forum at 12.30pm. For further information call the HCSO on 2395 7545.
Army Night Friday, May 28. Army theme dinner night in the Combined Mess, for all Offi cers, WOs and SNCOs and partners. Contact: Capt Giles Barnett on 2395 7430.
All Island Swimming GalaFriday, April 30.At Ayios Nikolaos swimming pool. For further information contact Bob (Pool Manager) on 2395 7519 OR Cpl Paul Goff on 2395 7447.
Station PoolOpen seven days a week.Lane swims, pool parties and aqua-aerobics. For further information contact Bob (Pool Manager) on 2395 7519.
PRI Vehicle Hire Seven and 12 seater vehicles available. For further information contact Cpl Bastow at JSSU MT on 2395 7326.
THE LODGE
Junior DiscoEvery 2nd Saturday of Each Month
Starting 1st of May7pm - 10pm
Ages 9-16€2 Entry
€1 a can€0.50 squash€2 burgers
€1 chips€1.50 hot dog
This is a supervised disco.For more details phone 24648050
Dhekelia Road, Larnaca
entitlements change as a result of changes to family size, are carried out at public expense, however, there could be other circumstances when exceptional authority
may be granted to move at public expense, such as compassionate, welfare or medical reasons. Personnel
who wish to move SFA for personal reasons can do so at private expense, but note that permission will not normally
be given for moves to a lower grade of SFA. Any personnel who wish to move SFA, for either service or personal
reasons, are to contact the Housing Estate Manager in the fi rst instance.
Out of Bounds AreasIt has been brought to our attention that the Cawood Estate SFA
awaiting demolition have been broken into and things have been stolen. � is estate is out of bounds unless on duty. If anybody requires access to the estate or the surrounding areas they are to request permission from the HCSO. Parents are advised to remind children that they are not to play in the estate due to possible health and safety hazards.
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DhekeliaESBA Reporter: Mary Fry
The All Island Charity Raft Race & Annual Dhekelia Sea Swim
CFL NEWS
WORK SERVICESIDL Helpdesk: 8000 2400 • Military Line: 2477
(Monday: 7am - 5pm. Tuesday-Friday: 7am - 3pm)
Out of hours: Ay Nik 2396 7499 • Dhekelia 2396 7499
It doesn’t seem a year ago that the sea at CESSAC was covered with raft like contraptions, some resembling sea vessels and some not, some managing to make it around the course and some not. If your raft didn’t make it around the course then now is your chance to make amends. Dig out the wood, cardboard, barrels, glue, sticky back plastic and start building yourself a raft! � e All Island Charity Raft Race will be held at CESSAC Beach, Dhekelia on Saturday, May 22 starting with the judging at 10.15am, followed by the fi rst race at 11am.A full running commentary will be given, keeping spectators up-to-date with the day’s races, and a number of stalls and side shows will off er retail opportunities. Entry to the race will cost €60 per team. Rafts are to be crewed by four people and with the focus being fun, then fancy dress is a must! � e race promises to be a fun-fi lled day of entertainment, amusement and competition, with all profi ts going to charity. Continuing with the nautical theme, the Shipwreck Night fancy dress party will take place in the Zulu Warrior club from 7.30pm.If rowing around the course doesn’t appeal to you, how about swimming around it? � e annual Dhekelia Sea Swim will precede the Raft Race. � e swim will consist of a senior race over one nautical mile for those over 14 years of age and for the juniors, a quarter nautical mile race will take place.
Raft Race
WORK SERVICESIDL Helpdesk: 8000 2400 • Military Line: 2477
(Monday: 7am - 5pm. Tuesday-Friday: 7am - 3pm)
Out of hours: Ay Nik 2396 7499 • Dhekelia 2396 7499The annual Dhekelia Sea Swim will precede the Raft Race
For further details contact the Dhekelia Gym on 2474 4394/4655
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Tesco value rich tea biscuits 300g €0.62Flahavans microwave quick oats original 44g €0.86Tesco value sponge mix 227g €0.55Daddies tomato ketchup 400g €1.71Doritos hot salsa dips 326g €2.31Tesco coriander and lemon cous cous 110g €1.10Tesco lemonade shandy 2 lt bottle €1.15Tesco value every day fresh coffee 227g €2.53Tesco cola 12 x 330ml pack €4.79Tesco Kick stimulation drink 6 x 250ml €3.43Daisy colour capsules 10 washes €3.76Tesco value fabric conditioner 2lt €1.00Tesco value thin bleach 2lt €0.99
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EpiskopiHousing and Community Support Officer:
Maj (Ret’d) Pat Chapman
CFL NEWS
Community Notices
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Swimming Pools in MQsRegistration of all swimming pools situated in Married Quarters is mandatory. Pools must be filled by a water contractor not using mains water - please retain your receipt for the pool water, either photocopy or send in the original to the HCSO or scan and email a copy to:
[email protected]. Checks on MQ Estates will be conducted by Housing Estate Managers on an irregular basis.
Fasouri Watermania Waterpark - TicketsWaterpark tickets can be bought from the HIVE at a discounted rate.
Buying in advance offers the advantage of no queuing when you arrive at the waterpark.
The ShackThe Shack is a drop-in centre for children aged between 12-18 years
- a safe and friendly environment supervised by adults with full CRB certificates. It is equipped with many activities, including widescreen TV, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation, computers with internet, pool tables and table football. Monday night is competition night with prizes on offer. The Shack is currently open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information please call 2596 3313.
DogsAll dogs need registering with the HCSO. Please note, when you take
on a new dog, in order to take it back to the UK it needs to have rabies jabs. All dogs undergoing this procedure are not allowed to enter the UK for six months after their first jab.
Hire of Tents for Happy ValleyTents can be hired from the Loan Store, where they have a selection
of sizes: three, six and nine man. Hire costs €20 per week or €15 per weekend. Pitching a tent in Happy Valley costs €4 per night, €18 per week, or €70 for a season. Please call in to the HCSO to register.
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PETZ STUFF
Bakers, Iams, Friskies, Royal Canin, James Wellbeloved, Chappie, Wagg, Hills Science Plan & more
23 Nikou Georgiou Street, Episkopi 4620105 Eleftherios Avenue, Chlorakas 8220, PaphosTel: 99012988, Email: [email protected]
Everything you need for your pet!Everything you need for your pet!
23 Nikou Georgiou Street, Episkopi 4620105 Eleftherios Avenue, Chlorakas 8220, Paphos
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Grooming Kits & AncillariesDry & Wet foodsQuality UK pet bedsLoads of toys & accessoriesGreat range of health careAmazing selection of treats - buy Gravy Bones, Bonio, Markies, Biscrok etc loose and save!
Petz Stuff Price Promise - If you can find our products in other pet shops in Cyprus we will beat the price!!!
Petz Stuff Price Promise - If you can find our products in other pet shops in Cyprus we will beat the price!!!
Tel: 99012988, Email: [email protected]
FREEDELIVERY
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Tamara HubbuckPrize winner for the colouring competition
Merryn Alderson
Holding her first prize
chocolate rabbit
United NationsProperty Manager: Major Paul Anderson
UNPA Fun for the Kids
CFL NEWS
16|CFL|MAY 2010
The UNPA library laid on its annual easter egg hunt in March, much to the delight of the younger members of the community, who were very excited at the thought of lots of chocolate to eat.
� ere were plenty of activities for the children to get involved in, the main event being the egg hunt. � e children searched feverishly for eggs, attempting to fi nd them all as quickly as possible before the warm weather melted the chocolate. � e winner, Connor Bailey found a grand total of 20 eggs and was rewarded for his eff orts with the prize of a chocolate rabbit.
� e ‘Pin the Tail on the Rabbit’ competition was won by Merryn Alderson and Tamara Hubbuck was awarded fi rst prize for her beautiful colouring.
As well as the competitions, the children and adults were off ered a lovely selection of refreshments provided by the library. Many thanks to Anthe and Elaine for putting so much time and eff ort into making this event so successful and enjoyable for the UNPA community.
P.O. Box 59018, 4820 Platres, Limassol, Cyprus tel: 2542 1751 • fax: 2542 1875 • email: [email protected] • web: www.forestparkhotel.com.cy
Delightful for all seasons
50% discount for 1st and 2nd child up to 12 years sharing with two adults. Single use supplement �€20.00 per day.
Prices include service and all taxes.
Two nights on half board with an extra meal FREE on the second day and a FREE fruit basket
upon arrival
€129per person
Special Half Board Package from 1st - 31st May 2010
SBA Police
ESBA Chief Inspector: Andreas Pitsillides
CFL NEWS
Once again the SBA Police had a busy month, with three major operational cases alongside the continuing eff ort to improve driver behaviour around the SBAs. Offi cers arrested a local on suspicion of possessing explosives,
as part of a wider investigation into conspiracy to commit murder. Military dog handlers helped in the search of a second suspect’s house and, following arrest, the two prisoners - along with all seized exhibits - were handed over to CyPol offi cers from CID HQ for further investigation. Within the same week, a fatal traffi c collision took place on the Dhekelia-Protaras highway, involving a motorcycle driven by a Latvian male with a Latvian female pillion rider, who suff ered fatal chest injuries. SBA Police conducted vehicle and scene examinations and the case is currently under investigation. Later in the month, a Romanian male and female made accusations of theft and rape against a Turkish-Cypriot which, after detailed investigation, were admitted to be false. Both suspects were brought before the SBA Court and sentenced to six months imprisonment for public mischief. � roughout the month, SBA Police also arrested 11 people for drinking and driving, 164 drivers were given a written caution for minor traffi c off ences and a further 146 drivers were issued fi xed penalties for speeding, use of phones whilst driving, and not wearing seatbelts or crash helmets.
Chic Tailor Shop
H Noor Elahi & SonsContractor to H.M. ForcesTAILORSARMY UNIFORMSLOUNGE SUITSMESS KITTROPICAL MESS SUITSDINNER SUITREADY MADE DINNER SHIRTSCIVIL SUITSALL KINDS OF MEDALSBIG VARIETY OF SUITING MATERIAL
Sterling Road, Episkopi Garrison, Tel: 25 211636(Across the road from Chic Tailor Shop)
Indian Fast FoodOpen 7 days a week3pm till midnight
Tel: 25 211554, Fax: 25 211554
MOGHULS BAR & RESTAURANT
MAY 2010|CFL|17
English run boarding kennels for Dogs & CatsFully licensed with 40 spacious dog kennels & huge exercise area
All kennels have outside and inside runs and are very clean
We do all the work for you when exporting your petGrooming Service & Pet Crèche available
Collection and delivery from and to your home or
24hr emergency airport collection
Kellia Farm, Kellia, near Lavadia, Larnaca - Christine 9979 3562 and Colin 9993 5123 - [email protected]
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Fire ServiceTraining and Community Fire Safety O� cer: Aristos Aristidou
CFL NEWS
18|CFL|MAY 2010
Fire Safety – Your escape planIf your smoke alarm went off in the night, would you know what to do? This article explains how to make a ‘fire action plan’ for your home. It’s better for you to prevent fire than to fight it. Tackling fire
is a job best left to professional firefighters. Make your plan. Get out alive.
PLAN AHEAD TOGETHER!• Make your ‘fi re action plan’ with everyone in your home, especially
children, the elderly and disabled.• Th is involves making sure everyone who lives or visits your home
knows what to do if there is a fi re. By following the advice in this article and planning your escape route together, you can save lives.
• Make sure everyone knows where to fi nd door and window keys.• Th e best escape route is your normal way in and out of your home
so keep it clear. Th ink of diffi culties you may have getting out, for example in the middle of the night.
• Choose a second escape route, in case the fi rst one is blocked.• If you can’t escape, you will need to fi nd a room to wait in until
the Fire and Rescue Service arrive. Choose a safe room, ideally one with a phone and a window that opens. A safe room is particularly important if you have diffi culty moving around.
IF THERE IS A FIRE• Keep calm and act quickly. Immediately tell everyone in your home.
Don’t delay – get everyone out!• Don’t waste time investigating, or rescuing valuables.
• Before you open a door check it with the back of your hand. If it’s warm, don’t open it – fi re is on the other side. Shut doors behind you.
IF YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE IS BLOCKED• Get everyone into one room, with a window that opens, and shut
the door.• Put cushions and bedding around the bottom of the door to block
out smoke.• Open the window and call for help.• If you can’t get out, fi nd a safe place to wait.
STAY OUT!• Don’t go back in for anything, even if there’s someone left inside. • Wait for the Fire and Rescue Service and give them as much
information as possible.
PRACTISE YOUR FIRE ACTION PLAN• Regularly take a few minutes to ‘walk’ the escape route with
everyone in your household and check that everyone can unlock and open doors and windows easily.
• Review your plan regularly, especially if you make any changes in your home.
Further advice on fire safety is available from your local Defence Fire & Rescue Service Community Fire Safety Cell. Tel: 2596 8079 or 2596 8082
Email: [email protected] Cyprus Net: BFC-EPI HQDFRS STNO TRG
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