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ΘΕΑΤΡΟ ΣΚΑΛΑ

Πληροφορίες: http://www.theatroskala.com/
Πολιτιστική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου Λάρνακας: Τηλ.: 24657745
Δημοτικό Θέατρο Λάρνακα: Τηλ.: 24665795

Kyriazis Medical Museum

The ‘Kyriazis Medical Museum’ (Iatriko Mouseio Kyriazi) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) set up specifically in order to operate a museum of the medical, healing and health history of Cyprus. Its founding members include medical doctors, pharmacists, historians and members of the public interested in the history of Cyprus. The vision of the organization is to “preserve, for the future generations, the medical and healing inheritance of the Cypriot people”.

The museum is housed in a traditional mansion in the centre of Larnaka (a town with strong medical connections throughout antiquity, middle ages and the Ottoman period). An initial donation of over 50 old books, 60 framed documents, traditional pharmaceutical furniture and over 400 items forms the nucleus of the collection. Additional donations in kind have now been negotiated.

Exhibits include forgotten sayings and poetry with a Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian or Ottoman slant, most of which were influenced by inadequet treatments and lack of medical faricilites at the time. The interesting displays include an X-ray machine, surgical instruments and a pharmacists sisplay unit fulled iwht plenty of interesting things.

Address: 35 Karaoli & Demetriou Street, Larnaka (close to St. Lazarus Church)

Tel: 24652017

Operating Hours: Every Wednesday and Saturday 09:00-12:00

Entrance Fee: Free

Information Source: http://larnakaregion.com

Russian Theatre

RUSSIAN THEATRE

24 и 25 мая 2014 года Санкт-Петербургский детский театр сказки «РазДваТри» приглашает юных зрителей Кипра принять участие в невероятных приключениях вместе с героями спектакля «Шел по городу волшебник»!!!

Хорошо бы найти коробок волшебных спичек, исполняющих любое желание. Раз…и сразу мама разрешает не чистить зубы. Два …и можно стать прославленным спортсменом. Три…и ты вдруг самый сильный человек в мире…Но принесет ли это радость? Может, не стоит надеяться на волшебство, а лучше всего в жизни добиваться своим трудом и талантом.

Санкт-Петербургский театр сказки «РазДваТри» - лауреат европейских фестивалей пантомимы и клоунады, неоднократный дипломант фестиваля «Театры Санкт-Петербурга - детям».

Рекомендованный возраст: от 4-х лет и старше.
Продолжительность спектакля: 1 час 10 минут (без антракта).

НЕ ПРОПУСТИТЕ ЗАГАДОЧНОЕ ПРОИСШЕСТВИЕ В ГОРОДАХ:
Никосия - 24 мая в 11.00 (Театр SATIRIKO-большой зал) ,
Лимассол - 24 мая в 18.00 (театр Agios Athanasios),
Ларнака - 25 мая в 11.00 (театр SKALA),
Пафос - 25 мая в 18.00 (театр MАRKIDEO).

Стоимость билетов 12 евро.
Дополнительная информация по телефону: 96 30 2770
И на сайте: www.magictheatre.ru

The Cyprus Weekly News -This Week from LPN Mum Paula Manoli Grey

Careful what you wish for

Cyprus is in a complete mess right now with blame put on the banking sector, but in my opinion, Cyprus lost itself a long time ago as a result of our greed and desire to become something we were not.

When I moved to Cyprus in 1988, there were things I hated, and I was too young to appreciate the things I should. My first Christmas here was miserable as I was used to Christmas in England; decorations and festive music everywhere, the huge variety of gifts, the atmosphere… Mum did what she could with our stockings, but there was such limited choice in the shops and it felt like the end of the world for 11-year-old me.

Television was only broadcast for half a day on CYBC, with nothing of interest to me, and I couldn’t get my Smash Hits magazine. There was no MacDonalds and little choice for fashion. What I did have was fresh air, nice weather and a new bike that I could ride without fear of abduction. I had freedom and nature, fresh food and all my relatives nearby – some of life’s most precious things, but at that age, they got the thumbs down.

Slowly, Cyprus started to ‘modernise’ and we Larnaca kids would go up to Nicosia for the day to enjoy UK shops and Big Boy burgers, wishing that Larnaca would catch up. The trendy cafes started to open, and with them the price of drinks went up astronomically. This led to a horrible rise in snobbery, the obsessive need to have expensive, showy things and looking down on anything that wasn’t over-priced or carrying a designer label. And this was from average people on low salaries who wanted to project that they were something ‘better’, as if that was more attractive than being from a warm, humble island, famed for its generous, hospitable and down-to-earth people.

Fast-forward to today and Larnaca can rival Nicosia for shops and cafes, in fact, in a role reversal, it is the Nicosia crowd flocking to our Mackenzie seafront - the island’s current hot-spot. Fast food chains are everywhere, swallowing up our traditional tavernas and the trendy cafes all blend into one with their generic white décor and (still) over-priced drinks. We have too many TV channel choices and Christmas decorations are out from October. Crime is up and you are more likely to be met with hostility and a look of pity than a warm welcome.

I do not wish to belittle the genuine suffering of the people of Larnaca, but it was inevitable that this loss of identity and false disguise would one day no longer hold.

I feel that when we come out the other side of this, we are going to regain a lot of what we lost. People will no longer be ashamed to have less than their neighbours; they will not blow an entire month’s salary on a handbag to prove something. We will not put up with extortionate prices or rude customer service, and those who dished them out in the first place will eat some serious humble pie.

And maybe, just maybe, there is a glimmer of hope that we will become that island I moved to in 1988; I sure would appreciate it now.

Main Feature Article :

Falling Down the Rabbit Hole

This Weeks Event Diary 

This column first appeared in the Cyprus Weekly, 26/10/13

Keep Paula updated with News & Events : paulamanoli@hotmail.com

LPN goes Russian

Irina originally from the Ukraine, Crimea moved to Cyprus in 2000 after finishing High School in Cyprus, she went on to  Study Law in  the University of Nicosia, she graduated in 2006 and shortly after married a wonderful local in 2007.  Irina worked in one of the biggest and most respected Law firms in Cyprus 2006 – 2010. 

Following the birth of her first child Irina decided to take a break from  her career in law and dedicated herself  as a full time mum whilst making time to self Educate taking on child psychology, computer technology, management, marketing. As of 2012 qualified by Moscow State University as teacher of Russian language for kids. 

Irina is the proud Mother of two adorable children and speaks Russian English and Greek. 

Note from Irina 

While In the process of raising two bilingual kids came the realization of the importance to support native language (Russian) while  living abroad.  It has become a goal of mine to create a Russian speaking community in Larnaca through LPN taking an active part in cultural events, providing interesting, educational, enriching and affordable entertainment and lots of activities for kids of different age.

Personal Vision

Everyone deserves to benefit from living in a multicultural environment. Especially our children. They can enjoy a beautiful blend of rich Russian and Cypriot cultures and traditions. Both Greek and Russian languages can (and should) be native to them, thus opening a world of culture, knowledge, opportunities, and, of course, moral values like respect & kindness.  

LPN is delighted to Welcome Irina to the Team !

Home-made Mincemeat

Today's the 25th, that's 2 months to go for my favourite holiday! Christmas is nearly here!! It's time to start preparing and the first thing on my list is home-made mince-meat. Just so unbelievable simple to make and even if you buy the best quality available on the market, believe me, there is no comparison!! Just the thought of your home filling up with those lovely aromas of orange, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, makes it all worthwhile! I've been using this recipe for years now, making triple this quantity, to make my own mince-pies and leaving enough to spoon into pretty jars to give as lovely home-made Christmas gifts and also plenty left over to use through-out the year, adding to apple pies and crumples for that extra wow-factor!! It really is worth the while; give it a try this year!

Ingredients

450g Cooking apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
225g shredded suet
350g raisins
225g sultanas
225g currants
225g mixed peel, finely chopped
350g dark brown sugar
Grated rind and juice of 2 oranges
Grated rind and juice of 2 lemons
100g almonds, cut into slivers
4 tsp mixed spice
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
6 tbsp brandy

Method

Just mix all the ingredients, except for the brandy. Cover with a cloth and leave for 12 hours. To prevent fermentation place mincemeat in a cool oven, (120c,gas mark ¼ ) for 3 hours. Allow to cool completely and stir in the brandy. Spoon into clean dry jars and seal.

Enjoy 

Androulla 

Introducing LPN … Monthly Competitions!

Our monthly competitions are exclusive to LPN members and the answer will be found somewhere within our website: www.larnacaparentsnetwork.com which is also a great place to find out about local activities,happening events and local news…

This Month's Question: 
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Q: When did LPN start ?

Special Note: Answers should be submitted with your name in the comment section below :0) Best of luck!

Answer below and get the chance to win 2 TICKETS  for a film of your choice from K Cineplex.

Winner will be announced at the End of the Month on the Website & on facebook. 

Larnaca Municipality - Press Release - 21-27/10/2013

As part of the effort to provide accurate information to Larnaca citizens and to the general public regarding the activities and operations of the Town, you can read the weekly newsletter Press Release here.

www.larnaka.com

CULTURAL EVENTS
For information Larnaca Municipal Cultural Services tel 24657745 , 24629333

LECTURE
Tuesday, the 22nd 7:15 pm
ROOF Arts and Letters - ZINONEIO FREE UNIVERSITY OF LARNACA
Lecture : "The Role of radio yesterday, today and in the future"
Rapporteur: Dr. Chrys Chrysanthou , Member of SEP , Open University. Admission is free

EXHIBITION
Tuesday, the 22nd 8:00 pm
LARNACA MUNICIPAL GALLERY
Opening of exhibition visual arts " Not a day without line"
Organisers: Municipality of Larnaca and the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts ( mn) Larnaca - Famagusta. Dates: 22 October - 31 December 2013
Hours: Monday - Friday : 9:00 am- 1: 00 pm & 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am- 1: 00 pm

CINEMA
Wednesday, the 23rd & 30 8:30 pm
MULTIPLEX WAREHOUSE - ROAD SAINT LAZARUS 81-83
ITALIAN FILM DAYS
Τετάρτη 23: «Gli Amici del Bar Margherita» of Pupi Avati ( comedy , 2009, 90 ')
Τετάρτη 30: «Caravaggio» of Angelo Longoni ( biography , 2007, 180 ' )
Language: Italian ( with English subtitles ) . Organizers : Embassy of Italy & Larnaka Municipality
Admission is free

CELEBRATION
Friday, the 25th 8:00 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
DSpace Celebration of the National Day of October 28, 1940
Admission is free
BOOK PRESENTATION
Sunday, the 27th 11:30 a.m.
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
" Odoiporontas Sacred Kition during forty years of Episcopal ministry
Panierotatou Bishop of Kition Messrs. Chrysostom 1973-2013 "
Presentation of the album by the Archbishop of Athens Mr. Jerome and Metropolitan Kenya Panierotato Messrs. Makarios.
Host: Kition . Admission is free

SPORTS
Sunday, the 27th 10:00 a.m.
EUROPE SQUARE
Association of Cyprus Runners ' Pericles Demetriou ' 17th Round Larnaca
Road races 6000m , 1400m , 600m & 100m
Entries online only until October 25, 2013

THEATRE PERFORMANCES "SKALA"
THEATRE
Saturday, the 26th 8:30 pm
Sunday, the 27th 8:30 pm
Pattichion THEATRE "SKALA"
Second Stage "The Rooster of Annettas " Michael Pasiardis
Director: Andreas Melek . Entrance € 12 & € 7 ( pupils, students , soldiers , pensioners , large families )

THEATRE
Sunday, the 27th 10:30 a.m.
Pattichion THEATRE "SKALA"
Children's Tent " PoukyMpou the Elf of the Forest" by Helen Artemisou Photiadou
Director: Monica Meleki
Entrance € 7 ( suitable for all ages )

WORKS 
TThe Technical Department of the Municipality informs the public that among 21-27/10/2013 the following structures will be conducted:

• Construction of sidewalks on the streets of Lefkas and Hector (continued )
• Repairs excavating services with asphalt on roads Pindar , Lefkas Aeolus Kolchidos
• Maintenance and cleaning trays / culverts in Kalifatzia
• Configuration green space in the park on the street Efrosini Tarsi (continued )
• Extension work Natural History Museum
• Repair blossom in the beach front

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The Economics Department of Larnaca Municipality informs the public that there have been sent notices for Rights chaff, tax professional and licensed professionals premises for 2013.
Payments can be made in all the Banks, Cooperative Societies, through JCC and online.

The public should trim its debts to the Larnaca Municipality time within the specified time frame.

WASTE WATER PROJECTS
Larnaca Sewerage Board informs the public that between 21-27.10.2013 construction works will be carried out at the following streets:

• Roads Lapithou , Morphou (behind Anargiron Saints Primary School ).
• Area Technical School St. Lazarus (in front of the Technical School ).
• The road will be closed at the junction of Chloe and AGAPINOR.

Δήμος Λάρνακας - Δελτίο Τύπου - 21 - 27/10/2013

Στα πλαίσια της προσπάθειας για έγκυρη ενημέρωση των δημοτών και γενικότερα του κοινού σε σχέση με τις δραστηριότητες και τις ενέργειες του Δήμου, δημοσιεύουμε εδώ, εκ μέρους του Δήμου Λάρνακας, το εβδομαδιαίο ενημερωτικό Δελτίο Τύπου.

www.larnaka.com

ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΕΙΣ
Για πληροφορίες Πολιτιστική Υπηρεσία Δήμου Λάρνακας τηλ. 24657745, 24629333

ΔΙΑΛΕΞΗ
Τρίτη 22 7:15 μ.μ.
ΣΤΕΓΗ ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΤΕΧΝΩΝ - ΖΗΝΩΝΕΙΟ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΛΑΡΝΑΚΑΣ
Διάλεξη με θέμα: «Ο ρόλος της ραδιοφωνίας χθες, σήμερα και στο μέλλον»
Εισηγητής: Δρ Χρύσανθος Χρυσάνθου, Μέλος Σ.Ε.Π., Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου. Είσοδος ελεύθερη

ΕΚΘΕΣΗ
Τρίτη 22 8:00 μ.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΠΙΝΑΚΟΘΗΚΗ ΛΑΡΝΑΚΑΣ
Εγκαίνια έκθεσης εικαστικών τεχνών «Ούτε μια μέρα χωρίς γραμμή»
Διοργανωτές: Δήμος Λάρνακας και Επιμελητήριο Καλών Τεχνών Κύπρου (ΕΚΑΤΕ) Λάρνακας – Αμμοχώστου. Διάρκεια έκθεσης: 22 Οκτωβρίου – 31 Δεκεμβρίου 2013
Ώρες Λειτουργίας: Δευτέρα – Παρασκευή: 9:00 π.μ.–1:00 μ.μ. & 3:00 μ.μ.– 6:00 μ.μ.
Σάββατο 9:00 π.μ.-1:00 μ.μ.

ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΣ 
Τετάρτη 23 & 30 8:30 μ.μ.
ΠΟΛΥΧΩΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΘΗΚΕΣ - ΟΔΟΣ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΛΑΖΑΡΟΥ 81-83
ΗΜΕΡΕΣ ΙΤΑΛΙΚΟΥ ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΥ
Τετάρτη 23: «Gli Amici del Bar Margherita» του Pupi Avati (κωμωδία, 2009, 90’)
Τετάρτη 30: «Caravaggio» του Angelo Longoni (βιογραφία, 2007, 180’)
Γλώσσα: ιταλικά (με αγγλικούς υποτίτλους). Διοργανωτές: Πρεσβεία Ιταλίας & Δήμος Λάρνακας
Είσοδος ελεύθερη

ΕΟΡΤΑΣΜΟΣ
Παρασκευή 25 8:00 μ.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
Πάνδημος Εορτασμός της Εθνικής Επετείου της 28ης Οκτωβρίου 1940
Είσοδος ελεύθερη

ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΥ
Κυριακή 27 11:30 π.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
«Οδοιπορώντας στην Ιερή Μητρόπολη Κιτίου κατά την τεσσαρακονταετή Επισκοπική Διακονία του
Πανιερότατου Μητροπολίτη Κιτίου κ.κ. Χρυσοστόμου 1973-2013»
Παρουσίαση του λευκώματος από τον Μακαριότατο Αρχιεπίσκοπο Αθηνών κ.κ. Ιερώνυμο και τον Πανιερότατο Μητροπολίτη Κένυας κ.κ. Μακάριο.
Διοργανωτής: Μητρόπολη Κιτίου. Είσοδος ελεύθερη

ΑΘΛΗΤΙΣΜΟΣ
Κυριακή 27 10:00 π.μ.
ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΕΥΡΩΠΗΣ
Σωματείο Δρομέων Κύπρου «Περικλής Δημητρίου» 17ος Γύρος Λάρνακας
Αγώνες δρόμου 6000μ, 1400μ, 600μ & 100μ
Δηλώσεις συμμετοχής μόνο μέσω διαδικτύου μέχρι 25 Οκτωβρίου 2013

ΠΑΡΑΣΤΑΣΕΙΣ ΘΕΑΤΡΟΥ «ΣΚΑΛΑ» 

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ 
Σάββατο 26 8:30 μ.μ.
Κυριακή 27 8:30 μ.μ.
ΠΑΤΤΙΧΕΙΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ «ΣΚΑΛΑ»
Δεύτερη Σκηνή «Ο Πετεινός της Αννέττας» του Μιχάλη Πασιαρδή
Σκηνοθεσία: Ανδρέας Μελέκης. Είσοδος €12 & €7 (μαθητές, φοιτητές, στρατιώτες, συνταξιούχοι, πολύτεκνοι)

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
Κυριακή 27 10:30 π.μ.
ΠΑΤΤΙΧΕΙΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ «ΣΚΑΛΑ»
Παιδική Σκηνή «ΠούκυΜπου, το Ξωτικό του Δάσους» της Ελένης Αρτεμίου Φωτιάδου
Σκηνοθεσία: Μόνικα Μελέκη
Είσοδος €7 (κατάλληλο για όλες τις ηλικίες)

ΤΕΧΝΙΚΑ ΕΡΓΑ Η Τεχνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι μεταξύ 21– 25/10/2013 θα διεξάγονται και θα συνεχίζονται τα πιο κάτω τεχνικά έργα:

• Κατασκευή πεζοδρομίων στις οδούς Λευκάδος και Έκτορος (συνεχίζεται) 
• Επιδιορθώσεις εκσκαφών υπηρεσιών με άσφαλτο στις οδούς Πινδάρου, Λευκάδος, Αιόλου, Κολχίδος 
• Συντήρηση και καθάρισμα σχαρών/οχετών στην περιοχή Καλιφάτζια 
• Διαμόρφωση χώρου πρασίνου στο πάρκο στην οδό Εφροσύνης Ταρσή (συνεχίζεται) 
• Εργασίες επέκτασης Μουσείου Φυσικής Ιστορίας 
• Επιδιόρθωση ανθώνων στο παραλιακό μέτωπο 

ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΟ ΤΜΗΜΑ Το Οικονομικό Τμήμα του Δήμου Λάρνακας, πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι για το έτος 2013 έχουν αποσταλεί οι ειδοποιήσεις για τα δικαιώματα Δημοτικού Φόρου Ακίνητης Ιδιοκτησίας, Δικαιωμάτων Σκυβάλων, Επαγγελματικού Φόρου και Αδειών Επαγγελματικών Υποστατικών. Για τα προηγούμενα έτη συνεχίζεται η είσπραξη με προσεπιβάρυνση 10%.

Πληρωμές γίνονται σε όλες τις Τράπεζες, Συνεργατικά Ιδρύματα και μέσω του διαδιχτύου και της JCC.
Παρακαλείται το κοινό όπως τακτοποιήσει τις οφειλές του προς το Δήμο Λάρνακας έγκαιρα και μέσα στα καθορισμένα χρονικά περιθώρια προς αποφυγή πληρωμής πρόσθετων επιβαρύνσεων.

ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΤΙΚΑ ΕΡΓΑ Το Συμβούλιο Αποχετεύσεων Λάρνακας πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι μεταξύ των ημερομηνιών 21– 25/10/2013 θα διεξάγονται κατασκευαστικά έργα στους πιο κάτω δρόμους:

• Οδοί Λαπήθου, Μόρφου (πίσω από Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αγίων Αναργύρων). 
• Περιοχή Τεχνικής Σχολής Αγίου Λαζάρου (μπροστά από την Τεχνική Σχολή). 
• Ο δρόμος θα είναι κλειστός στη συμβολή των δρόμων Χλόης και Αγαπήνωρος. 

LPN Mum Paula Manoli-Gray takes on The Cyprus Weekly

Although not originally from the town, I have lived in Larnaca since I was 11 years old, with a brief stint away when I studied and worked in England for four years, subsequently meeting the love of my life then dragging him over here too. I have to confess that I love, love, love Larnaca and I am not afraid to shout it from the tops of the Kamares; we are truly a gem on this island, although sometimes other towns fail to see our immense value – something which is a real bugbear with me.

The town and I have had a good thing going at every stage of my life! In my teens and twenties, I enjoyed the nightlife (it was the golden era of Dhekelia Road in my day!), and long lazy summers glued to our great beaches. Now that I am a mother of two in my thirties, I have found no end of fun things to do with the kids, from English language toddler groups and drama classes, to compact play-places. As I get older, no doubt the town will be able to accommodate my more ‘mature’ years too, which is why tourists of all ages, shapes and sizes also favour Larnaca.

So, through these pages, I hope to inform, promote and bring together the community of this unique town, because Larnaca has a whole lot of heart and a very deep sense of community that ensures that despite these difficult times, we will prevail. I see kindness and support on a daily basis as the folk of this town rally around to assist those in need even whilst dealing with their own struggles.

Naturally, there are also faults, mistakes and darn-right frustrating elements to Larnaca and at times I wonder how the town is still standing upright, but there also seems to be a lot of progress and attempts to move forward and I believe this is what we should focus on, whilst giving voice to our dissatisfaction through the right channels to effect change.

Naturally, these pages wouldn’t be possible without the people of Larnaca, so if you have any news or events you would like included – or story ideas on local people, the town’s history or any worthy causes - please send the details to me for consideration to: paulamanoli@hotmail.com and I will endeavour to accommodate what I can.

Whether you spell the town ‘Larnaka’ or ‘Larnaca’ (the former is the official spelling, the latter is the commonly used version), as long as you call the region your home and want to be kept updated, stick to these pages each week for all your community news!

This column first appeared in the Cyprus Weekly, 12/10/13

Keep Paula updated with Events : paulamanoli@hotmail.com

All the Best with the new job Paula, from all of us at LPN
READ HERE EVERY WEEK!

SOAR ON RAW!

Where: American Academy Junior School

When: Wednesday 23th October

Time: 8.00 pm - 9.30pm 

Erini is the author of the ground-breaking (and sky-breaking if you consider Thor’s Raw Thunderbolt) recipe book, SOAR ON RAW!,www.soaronraw.com, which gloriously entwines over 100 deities from World Mythology with vibrant, fresh vegetarian ingredients. This concept may well be a publishing first for the cookbook –and raw- world.

Her mission is to show that you can still enjoying healthy, raw vegetarian food without having to follow the lifestyle rigidly. Erini gives people the advice, tips and tools so they can go forth, deciding how much raw food they wish to bring into their life at their own pace.

Erini also runs www.rawfoodcyprus.com with passion, organising raw food workshops, talks and picnics in Cyprus. She adores creating easy and tasty recipes, spirit food, that puts a smile on people’s faces.

This is a sponsored event brought to you by Larnaca Parents Network www.larnacaparentsnetwork.com

Beef and Lentil Soup

Just love this coolerweather now in Cyprus, still nice to go to the beach but in the evenings I'm
feeling a little chilly, craving something warm and comforting. How about a hearty, delicious soup full of goodness?! I found this recipe which is a meal in itself, served with lovely fresh bread, just perfect! Hope you like it!!

Ingredients

2 tbls Olive Oil
750g boneless stewing beef, cut into cubes
Salt & pepper
3 celery stalks,chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 large onion,chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 ½ tsp chopped rosemary leaves
1 ½ dried oregano
1 can of tomatoes
2 cups of lentils,rinsed
1.3 cup fresh parsley

Method
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over a medium heat. Sprinkle the beef with salt & pepper.
Add to the pot and brown on all sides until brown, about 8 minutes should do it. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a bowl and set aside. Add the celery, carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary and oregano to the pot. Sauté until the onions are transparent.
Return the beef to the pot and any accumulated juices from the pot. Add the tomatoes and cover with water. Bring to the boil. Now reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until meat is just tender, stirring occasionally and if needed add a little water. Add the lentils and continue to cook until tender, add water if necessary but make sure you're left with  a lovely thick sauce. Season with salt and
pepper. Sprinkle with the fresh parsley.

Androulla xx

Alice's Wonderland

Little Muse Theatre presents Alice’s Wonderland

Written by Catherine Beger (Former Co-Director of Antidote Theatre)
Directed by Torkild Lindebjerg
Designer: Liene Kalpisa
Cast: Catherine Beger & Lefteris Moschvias

Alice’s Wonderland is a devised musical adaptation of the children’s classic: Alice in Wonderland. Directed by Torkild Lindebjerg, the underlying theme is how a child can find their own voice, as they grow in confidence empowered by their personal exploration. Using a unique combination of live percussion, song and theatre

The Carnival has come to town! Mr Apollonius is a travelling showman and he is eager for his daughter Alice to follow in his footsteps. But each and every one of us has our own song to sing and our own white rabbit to chase......tumbling into Wonderland Alice meets a host of strange characters and begins a journey of discovery to find her own voice.

In English

For information and reservations: 96216435

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Το Θέατρο Little Muse
παρουσιάζει
Η Αλίκη και η Χώρα των Θαυμάτων
της Catherine Beger (πρώην συνδιευθύντρια στο Θέατρο Αντίδοτο)

Σκηνοθεσία: Torkild Lindebjerg
Σχεδιασμός: Liene Kalpisa
Ηθοποιοί: Catherine Beger & Lefteris Moschovias

Σε αγγλικούς διαλόγους.

Η Αλίκη και η Χώρα των Θαυμάτων είναι μια μουσική προσαρμογή του κλασικού παιδικού μυθιστορήματος: Η Αλίκη στη Χώρα των Θαυμάτων. Σε σκηνοθεσία Torkild Lindebjerg, το έργο περιστρέφεται γύρω από το πώς ένα παιδί βρίσκει τη φωνή του ενώ αποκτά αυτοπεποίθηση μέσω της προσωπικής αναζήτησης. Το έργο αποτελεί ένα μοναδικό συνδυασμό κρουστών, τραγουδιού και θεάτρου.

Το θέατρο έρχεται στην πόλη μας! Ο κ. Απολλώνιος είναι ένας περιπλανώμενος θιασάρχης και ανυπομονεί να ακολουθήσει και η κόρη του τα βήματά του. Όμως ο καθένας μας έχει το δικό του τραγούδι να τραγουδήσει και το δικό του άσπρο κούνελο να κυνηγήσει...μπαίνοντας μέσα στην Χώρα των Θαυμάτων η Αλίκη συναντά διάφορους περίεργους χαρακτήρες και ξεκινά το ταξίδι προς την ανακάλυψη της δικής της φωνής.


Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες τηλεφωνήστε στο 96216435

LPN Weekly Hang out

Coming January 2013  ...

If you are looking to make new friends, hang out and have fun with like minded Mums Dads Carers & Kids Join us every Wednesday between 4pm- 6pm :0)

Check out what’s on 

Monthly schedule

Coming Soon

For further Information 

info@larnacaparnetsnetwork.com

Pampering to Purpose ~ Women on the Edge of Evolution

Where: Zogonos Holistic Health Centre, 2 Dominikou st, Larnaca; behind Med-high school.

When: Wednesday 20th November 

Time: 8pm -9.30pm 

Contact: 96585496

There is a desperate need in our world for purpose, higher vision, higher action, forgiveness, empathy, love and wisdom. According to the Dalai Lama, the modern western women is most suited to serving this purpose. Join Heleniq for a deeply inspiring talk about purpose, parenting, power and pampering for women to meet the challenges of our children's changing world. Brought to you by higher potential trainer and psychotherapist.

Heleniq Argyrou (M.A.) is an expert in inspiring and actualizing human potential. She is a clinical psychologist, sound and drum therapist, corporate and group organizational trainer and facilitator. Beyond her unique style of self-development she provides revolutionary, non-invasive programs for adult and child related disorders and conditions; including attention challenges for children. Having presented her work in over 9 countries, her international repute is informed by collaborations with the Association of Sound therapy, Spain, United Religions Initiative, San Francisco and The Strong Institute, New Mexico, The Ministry of Education, The N.G.O. Support Centre, Cyprus, Sri Ramanujah Trust, India. Heleniq consistently offer annual retreats on the beautiful island of Cyprus, weekly coaching sessions and online programs. She is specifically integrative method ’Aha! Intelligence’. This method combines profound ancient wisdom and modern researched methods to synchronize, realize and actualize higher states of being. Founded on neuropsychological researched ways that rhythm effects consciousness, these techniques develop expert skill in using rhythm to retrain and optimize the nervous system and actualize highest brain potential.

Heleniq Argyrou M.A. (Clin. Psych.)
Clinical psychologist, Sound &Drum Therapist, Drummer, Organizational Trainer, Transformational Peak Performance coach, Brain potential pineal gland researcher.

This is a Sponsored event by Larnaca Parents Network & Womens Aha ! intelligence

www.larnacaparentsnetwork.com 

LPN Interviews the Young Writer and Author of ''The Lands Beyond'', Marie Lange

It's with great pleasure that we share this most recent exclusive interview on Larnaca Parents Network with the young, talented and passionate Marie Lange.

Marie Lange is a young writer and author of the youth fiction book ''The Lands Beyond''. The most impressive fact is that she was only 15 when she wrote it and already has her book published on Amazon!

This interview was conducted on September 20th for LPN, when the young writer was invited to our offices with her mother. In this interview, Marie talks about her first book, her passion for writing and introduces us to her world.

Q: First of all, nice having you here with us. When did you come to Cyprus and why ?

A: I was born in Germany to German and American parents. I came to Cyprus in January 2009 because my father is a missionary and this is the reason we moved to Larnaca. We plan to stay open-ended, and we like it here.

Q: Why did you decide to write a book?

A: I like writing, I like creating stories!. When I started writing I had this picture in my head of a whole new world that I wanted to get down on paper. It was really fun creating it!

Q:We had a look at your book and we feel that your story seems to be a combination of science fiction and a fairy tale. What inspired you to write your first book?

A: Thank you... I have always liked reading. I've been reading since I was four and I have been writing stories for about two years now, mostly writing fan fiction stories. My mother told me about NaNoWriMo, which is National Novel Writing Month... It's a program in the US where you write a novel in 30 days.

Q: Is NaNoWriMo a competition for young writers?

A: Not quite, you don't win as such, you just do it! You complete it and then you feel really glad because you finished a book! You write 50,000 words in 30 days and I thought I should give it a try and... I got a book out of it!

Q: What is the story of your book?

A: It's about a girl called Zephyr. She is 15 and she lives in Chicago. She can control the air and the wind etc, and she can fly too, something that I always found fascinating! She goes to this other world, a world of new friends, new powers but also new dangers. She starts training her powers at the school and then the government of the country collapses and these powers start trying to take over the world. Now she has to control her powers and adjust to her new life... So, read the book and find out the rest! [laughing]

Q: Are characters based on someone you know or fictional?

A: The main character is based a lot on me but I think she is much nicer than I am [she laughs] and the relationships between Zephyr and her friends are very similar as we are about the same age.

Q: Is there a message in your book that you desire readers to grasp? Is this a happy ending story?

A: Yes, there is ... I don't like sad endings, there are depressing... It's about working together and overcoming differences! These are four types of ''elementals'' that are different and have a long history of not getting on well, but these four teenagers have to work together and overcome their differences! So, it's primarily about working together... People are people and it doesn't matter what society thinks you are. People should accept you for that.

Q: Are you going to write a sequel?

A: Yes, I have started to plan it and I am going to start writing it next year. However, this time I am going to have a plot already worked out, something that didn't happen with my first book.

Marie while working on her book

 Q:What was the process of publishing your book on Amazon?

A: It took me a month to write it. I wrote it by hand and then typed it into the computer every few days. Then, the editing took another five months. I think I had about three or four drafts, where I had to check the spelling and if the story flowed correctly, and if I had anyone acting out of character and so on. I set the book up at Createspace, which is a company associated with Amazon. A friend of mine helped me because he had already published a book and had a good understanding of how things worked. I was a little confused and he helped me with the formatting. It didn't cost anything except shipping the proofs, because I had a coupon for five free copies from NaNoWriMo for "winning." There were things that I could have done to distribute it further but I would have had to pay money, however as it was already on Amazon, I didn't pay a single cent, so that was good.

Q: Were your family and friends supportive while you were writing your book?

A: Yes, my family supported me emotionally and gave me the space I needed! However, they were asking me for the end of the story but I wasn't telling them! Also, I have a friend, Charis, who wrote a novel as well, so the two of us talked a lot about our novels, how to get our characters to do what we want them to do, how hard it is etc. It was fun having someone to talk to!

As Marie came along with her mother, we had the chance to have a discussion with her as well and find out more about her daughter.

Q: Do you consider your daughter to be different from other children of her age? 

A: Doesn't everyone thinks that his or her daughter is unique? It's exciting and interesting, and at the same time I'm surprised that she thinks she has only been writing for two years now, because I would say she has been writing for 12 years!

Q: Do you remember your daughter's first story?

A: Her first written story was when she was about five years old and was about Peter and Jane going to the circus!

Q: Back to you Marie...Do you have any favorite TV cartoon characters?

A: Not really, no! I read books! I do not watch TV. At home we have about 3000 books so ... I read... Not all of them of course... yet! [laughing]

Q: Do you consider yourself different than other children?

A: Not really, I believe everyone is different... as my book suggests. Everyone is different but they are still people! I think being home educated I have had the freedom to invest in my hobbies, to have time to write and read books. I like reading a lot more than most other people my age I guess. But there are people who are doing many more things than I do, so I don't believe I am much different from others... I just prioritize writing.

Q: Do you have any other hobbies except for writing?

A: I  play violin. I started when I was nine and I have played in orchestras in Nicosia and Limassol. I am considering studying music but I'm not too sure about it yet.

Q: What dream do you have about your future?

A: I have no idea yet! I think it would be ideal if I could be a concert violinist but I know that is really hard. I also want to keep writing. I am not planning to get rich, I just want to write my books.

Q: What is the ideal world for you?

A: Ideal world? Heaven! Everyone working together!

Marie receives the 1st shipment of her book

We wish the best of luck to Marie, to keep on writing and achieving her goals. We will keep an eye on this young girl because we believe she has a bright future. 

You can find her book on Amazon US, Amazon Germany and Amazon UK and we highly recommend this to our audience!

This interview was conducted for LPN by Christos Aspros and was supported by Sharon Mckinley.

Larnaca Municipality - Press Release - 14-18/10/2013

As part of the effort to provide accurate information to Larnaca citizens and to the general public regarding the activities and operations of the Town, you can read the weekly newsletter Press Release here.

www.larnaka.com

CULTURAL EVENTS
For information Larnaca Municipal Cultural Services tel 24657745 , 24629333

THEATRE
Tuesday, the 15th 8:30 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
TRS - 018 Scene "Romeo and Juliet for Two " of Kostas Gaki Athena Moustakas , Kostas Bibby . Director: Kostas Gakis . Entrance € 12 & € 6 ( pupils, students , soldiers , pensioners , unemployed )

CINEMA
Wednesday, the 16th , 23 & 30 8:30 pm
MULTIPLEX WAREHOUSE ROAD SAINT LAZARUS 81-83
ITALIAN FILM DAYS
Wednesday 16: «SignorinaEffe» the WilmaLabate ( drama , 2008, 95 ' )
Wednesday 23: «GliAmicidelBarMargherita» of PupiAvati ( comedy , 2009, 90 ')
Wednesday 30: «Caravaggio» of AngeloLongoni ( biography , 2007, 180 ' )
Language: Italian ( with English subtitles )
Organizers : Embassy of Italy & Larnaka Municipality
Admission is free

THEATRE
Saturday, the 19th at 4:00 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
TRS - 018 Scene " Trelantonis " Penelope Delta . Directed B. Murianthopoulos . Entrance € 6 ( suitable for all ages )

Charity Event
Sunday, the 20th 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 pm
BENCH BEACH / SQUARE KIMONOS
24th Radiomarathonios Love Feast Larnaca. Artistic program , activities for children and charity bazaar .

THEATRE PERFORMANCES BY "SKALA"

THEATRE
Saturday, the 19th & 26th 8:30 pm
Sunday, the 20th & 27 8:30 pm
Pattichion THEATRE "ladder"
Second Stage "The Rooster of Annettas " Michael Pasiardis
Director: Andreas Melek ( Premiere October 19, 2013 )
Entrance € 12 & € 7 ( pupils, students , soldiers , pensioners , large families )

THEATRE
Sunday, the 20th & 27 10:30 a.m.
Pattichion THEATRE "ladder"
Children's Tent " PoukyMpou the Elf of the Forest" by Helen Artemisou Photiadou
Director: Monica Meleki . Entrance € 7 ( suitable for all ages )

WORKS
The Technical Department of the Municipality informs the public that among 14- 18/10/2013 the following structures will be conducted:

• Construction of sidewalks on the streets of Lefkas (continued )
• Repairs Excavating service routes Iris , Helen Palaioginas and Lefkas
• Repairs Excavating boardwalk in Seaside Front Foinikoude
• Maintenance and cleaning trays / culverts on roads Onisilos , Tefkrou , Onasagorou and Kalogera
• Culvert placement for puddles behind Terasanta
• Plastering - bogiantisma wall of Metropolis Street Hamit Bey
• Configuration green space in the park on the street Efrosini Tarsi (continued )
• Rubbing roads / premix in Vergina

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The Economics Department of Larnaca Municipality informs the public that there have been sent notices for Rights chaff, tax professional and licensed professionals premises for 2013.
Payments can be made in all the Banks, Cooperative Societies, through JCC and online.

The public should trim its debts to the Larnaca Municipality time within the specified time frame.

WASTE WATER PROJECTS

Larnaca Sewerage Board informs the public that between 14 - 18.10.2013 construction works will be carried out at the following streets :

• Ilisos Street
• Area by the Technical School of St. Lazarus (in front of the Technical School )

URBAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

The "Mediterranean Network for the promotion of sustainable urban strategy and three new urban strategies (USUDS)", has been approved by the European Programme ENPICBCMED and will last approximately 20 months.
For more information visit:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/usuds.larnaka
LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=275803576&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
Blog:
http://www.larnakausuds.blogspot.com

Δήμος Λάρνακας - Δελτίο Τύπου - 14-18/10/2013

Στα πλαίσια της προσπάθειας για έγκυρη ενημέρωση των δημοτών και γενικότερα του κοινού σε σχέση με τις δραστηριότητες και τις ενέργειες του Δήμου, δημοσιεύουμε εδώ, εκ μέρους του Δήμου Λάρνακας, το εβδομαδιαίο ενημερωτικό Δελτίο Τύπου.

www.larnaka.com

ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΕΙΣ 
Για πληροφορίες Πολιτιστική Υπηρεσία Δήμου Λάρνακας τηλ. 24657745, 24629333

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ 
Τρίτη 15 8:30 μ.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
ΘΟΚ – Σκηνή 018 «Ρωμαίος και Ιουλιέτα για Δυο» των Κώστα Γάκη, Αθηνάς Μουστάκα, Κώστα Μπίμπη. Σκηνοθεσία: Κώστας Γάκης. Είσοδος €12 & €6 (μαθητές, φοιτητές, στρατιώτες, συνταξιούχοι, άνεργοι)

ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΣ 
Τετάρτη 16, 23 & 30 8:30 μ.μ.
ΠΟΛΥΧΩΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΘΗΚΕΣ ΟΔΟΣ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΛΑΖΑΡΟΥ 81-83
ΗΜΕΡΕΣ ΙΤΑΛΙΚΟΥ ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΥ
Τετάρτη 16: «SignorinaEffe» της WilmaLabate (δράμα, 2008, 95’)
Τετάρτη 23: «GliAmicidelBarMargherita» του PupiAvati (κωμωδία, 2009, 90’)
Τετάρτη 30: «Caravaggio» του AngeloLongoni (βιογραφία, 2007, 180’)
Γλώσσα: ιταλικά (με αγγλικούς υποτίτλους)
Διοργανωτές: Πρεσβεία Ιταλίας & Δήμος Λάρνακας
Είσοδος ελεύθερη

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ 
Σάββατο 19 4:00 μ.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
ΘΟΚ – Σκηνή 018 «Τρελαντώνης» της Πηνελόπης Δέλτα. Σκηνοθεσία: Β. Μυριανθόπουλος. Είσοδος €6 (κατάλληλο για όλες τις ηλικίες)

ΦΙΛΑΝΘΡΩΠΙΚΗ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΗ 
Κυριακή 20 10:00 π.μ. – 8:00 μ.μ.
ΕΞΕΔΡΑ ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑΣ / ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΚΙΜΩΝΟΣ
24ος Ραδιομαραθώνιος Πανηγύρι Αγάπης Λάρνακας. Καλλιτεχνικό πρόγραμμα, δραστηριότητες για παιδιά & φιλανθρωπικό παζαράκι.

ΠΑΡΑΣΤΑΣΕΙΣ ΘΕΑΤΡΟΥ «ΣΚΑΛΑ»

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ 
Σάββατο 19 & 26 8:30 μ.μ.
Κυριακή 20 & 27 8:30 μ.μ.
ΠΑΤΤΙΧΕΙΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ «ΣΚΑΛΑ»
Δεύτερη Σκηνή «Ο Πετεινός της Αννέττας» του Μιχάλη Πασιαρδή
Σκηνοθεσία: Ανδρέας Μελέκης (Πρεμιέρα 19 Οκτωβρίου 2013)
Είσοδος €12 & €7 (μαθητές, φοιτητές, στρατιώτες, συνταξιούχοι, πολύτεκνοι)

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ 
Κυριακή 20 & 27 10:30 π.μ.
ΠΑΤΤΙΧΕΙΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ «ΣΚΑΛΑ»
Παιδική Σκηνή «ΠούκυΜπου, το Ξωτικό του Δάσους» της Ελένης Αρτεμίου Φωτιάδου
Σκηνοθεσία: Μόνικα Μελέκη. Είσοδος €7 (κατάλληλο για όλες τις ηλικίες)

ΤΕΧΝΙΚΑ ΕΡΓΑ 
Η Τεχνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι μεταξύ 14– 20/10/2013 θα διεξάγονται και θα συνεχίζονται τα πιο κάτω τεχνικά έργα:

• Κατασκευή πεζοδρομίων στις οδούς Λευκάδος (συνεχίζεται) 
• Επιδιορθώσεις εκσκαφών υπηρεσιών στις οδούς Ίριδος, Ελένης Παλαιογίνας και Λευκαδός 
• Επιδιορθώσεις εκσκαφών πεζοδρόμιων στο Παραλιακό Μέτωπο των Φοινικούδων 
• Συντήρηση και καθάρισμα σχαρών/οχετών στις οδούς Ονήσιλου, Τεύκρου, Ονασαγόρου, και Καλογερά 
• Τοποθέτηση οχετού για λιμνάζοντα νερά πίσω από την Τερασάντα 
• Σοβάτισμά – μπογιάντισμα τοίχου της Μητρόπολις στην οδό Χαμίτ Μπέη 
• Διαμόρφωση χώρου πρασίνου στο πάρκο στην οδό Εφροσύνης Ταρσή (συνεχίζεται) 
• Επαλείψεις δρόμων/ πρέμιξ στην περιοχή Βεργίνας 

ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΟ ΤΜΗΜΑ
Το Οικονομικό Τμήμα του Δήμου Λάρνακας, πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι για το έτος 2013 έχουν αποσταλεί οι ειδοποιήσεις για τα δικαιώματα Δημοτικού Φόρου Ακίνητης Ιδιοκτησίας, Δικαιωμάτων Σκυβάλων, Επαγγελματικού Φόρου και Αδειών Επαγγελματικών Υποστατικών. Για τα προηγούμενα έτη συνεχίζεται η είσπραξη με προσεπιβάρυνση 10%.
Πληρωμές γίνονται σε όλες τις Τράπεζες, Συνεργατικά Ιδρύματα και μέσω του διαδιχτύου και της JCC.

Παρακαλείται το κοινό όπως τακτοποιήσει τις οφειλές του προς το Δήμο Λάρνακας έγκαιρα και μέσα στα καθορισμένα χρονικά περιθώρια προς αποφυγή πληρωμής πρόσθετων επιβαρύνσεων.

Urban Sustainable Development Strategies 
Το πρόγραμμα «Μεσογειακό Δίκτυο για την προώθηση της αειφόρου αστικής στρατηγικής και οι τρεις νέες στρατηγικές αστικής ανάπτυξης (USUDS)", έχει εγκριθεί από το Ευρωπαϊκό Πρόγραμμα ENPICBCMED-και θα διαρκέσει 20 μήνες περίπου.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφτείτε:
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/usuds.larnaka
LinkedIn: 
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=275803576&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
Blog: 
http://www.larnakausuds.blogspot.com

ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΤΙΚΑ ΕΡΓΑ
Το Συμβούλιο Αποχετεύσεων Λάρνακας πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι μεταξύ των ημερομηνιών 14–20/10/2013 θα διεξάγονται κατασκευαστικά έργα στους πιο κάτω δρόμους:

• Οδός Ιλισού 
• Περιοχή Τεχνικής Σχολής Αγίου Λαζάρου (μπροστά από την Τεχνική Σχολή)

Little Kickers Party in the Park

Event Diary

EVENT DIARY

Theatre today, Saturday, 9.30-11am. Little Muse Theatre presents ‘You Can’t Eat A Princess’. Children’s short theatre production, arts and crafts and snack. 8 Markou Drakou Street. €5 per family.

Halloween today, Saturday, 10am – 5pm. ‘Halloween at the Haunted Herb Garden and Maze’ at Cyherbia, Avgorou. Games, activities, snacks. Admission €6 for adults and children, children under three, free. Miranda: 99915443.

Halloween today, Saturday, 7.30pm. Scary Halloween Cabaret with Simon Barter. Halloween buffet and prize for best costume. UKCA Club. Admission €8 members, €10 non-members.

Music today, Saturday, 10.30pm. Rock and Retro Night with DJ George Nicolaou. Savino Live. Admission free. Info & Reservations: 99860304 & 99426011.

Music today, Saturday, 11pm. Imam Baildi, band performing old Greek songs with a modern twist of hip-hop and electro-swing. Ammos Beach Bar, Mackenzie. Admission €10 including one drink.

Picnic Sunday, 11.30am. Raw Food Picnic for Autumn. Bring a raw dish. Mazotos coast, near Kahuna Wind Surfing. www.facebook.com/events/647659195264598/?fref=ts.

Theatre Sunday, 10.30am. Children’s (Greek) theatre ‘Bouki Boo, The Elf of the Forest’. Performed by The Children's stage of Skala Theater, written by the educator Eleni Artemiou Photiadou and directed by Monica Meleki. Skala Theater.

Halloween Tuesday, 4.30pm. Children’s Halloween party with games and activities. Early Learning Centre shop premises. Admission free.

Music Tuesday, 9.30pm. Cashiers Live at Barrel House. Admission €5 including one free local beer.

Exercise Wednesday, 10.30am – 11.15am. Mama & Me, mother and baby exercise class. Wow Action Park. €5 for the class or €8 for the class, tea/coffee and the play area. Angela: 97610998.

Lecture Wednesday, 5.30pm. ‘Venice and the Mediterranean’ a talk by Francesco da Mosto (in English). Presented by his Excellency the Ambassador of Italian Republic - Signor Guido Cerboni - in association with the Municipality of Larnaca and the Cyprus College of Art. Followed by a wine reception and exhibition opening at 7pm.

Cornaro Institute (Cyprus College of Art). Admission free, RSVP required: angela@artcyprus.org or 2425 4042.

Cinema Wednesday 8.30pm, Italian Film Days – “Caravaggio” by Angelo Longoni (biography, 2007, 180’). Organised by the Embassy of Italy and the Larnaca Municipality. Polychoros Apothikes 81-83, Agiou Lazarou Street. Admission free.

Halloween Thursday, Halloween Party at Barrel House. Limited edition Ghiorkin Pumpkin Ale served. Admission free.

This column first appeared in the Cyprus Weekly, 26/10/13

Keep Paula updated with Events : paulamanoli@hotmail.com

Falling down the rabbit hole

Falling down the rabbit hole

Entertaining and inspiring children through theatre

Catherine Beger – the founder of ‘Little Muse Young People’s Theatre’ - will be premiering the company’s latest production of ‘Alice’s Wonderland’ on November 9 at Theatre Scala. This unique adventure is part of Catherine’s larger repertoire of weekly children’s drama classes and entertainment, and the one-woman theatre company has gained a reputation for being the home of children’s English-language theatre in Larnaca.

Featuring a cast of two; Catherine and Lefteris Moschovias - who also wrote the score for the production - the play is being directed by Torkild Lindebjerg, with design by Liene Kalpisa and translation into Greek by Eri Constantinou.

As Catherine explains, the play is loosely based on Lewis Carroll’s book ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ with its own twist: “The original story follows a child’s journey towards maturity which makes it the perfect vehicle to explore the theme of personal growth. In our version, Mr Apollonius is a travelling showman, eager for his daughter Alice to follow in his footsteps and take centre stage. She is shy and cannot, but tumbling into Wonderland, Alice meets a host of strange characters and begins a journey of discovery to find her own voice.”

Catherine originally met Torkild when she travelled to Scandinavia in 2003 to attend a children’s festival in Denmark as part of ‘Antidote Theatre’. Inviting him to become a guest director for the company, he went on to direct ‘The Little Man’s Best Friend’, which enjoyed 260 performances - many of which were abroad. He returned in 2007 to direct Antidote’s ‘Aesop’s Fables’.

When Catherine thought of Alice, she naturally thought of Torkild and invited him back to Cyprus to be part of the adventure: “He is not just a fantastic director, but a dear friend. He had helped to establish the identity of Antidote in the most difficult circumstances and now he was more than willing to do the same for Little Muse Theatre.”

But the vision was not without its road bumps; scheduled for a time when the economic crisis has affected funding for the arts, Catherine was forced to think of other ways to make her vision a reality and appealed to the community of Larnaca to help. The response was overwhelming and to date she has received donations of €3500 from local businesses and individuals: “I couldn’t believe so many people were prepared to come on this journey with me. Their help in any shape or form - be it financial, emotional, childcare for my daughter, providing a venue, materials for set and construction, has made this show possible and I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.”

Little Muse itself is in still in its infancy, but is a natural progression of Catherine’s original organisation, Antidote Theatre, which she had set up in 1999 with Xenakis Kyriakides. At the time there was a distinct lack of opportunities, for children’s theatre, but undeterred, the duo started their first classes. Over the years, the success of the company grew and it was officially umbrellered by the Ministry of Education in 2004, taking theatre to schools around the island. Earlier this year, the two went their separate ways as Catherine wanted to focus on English-language theatre for children, and Little Muse was born.

Little Muse runs throughout the week for different age groups, as well as a Saturday morning event every second and fourth Saturday of the month, which includes a short play, a snack, crafts and song time.

Donations are still being accepted for Alice’s Wonderland, which will show on November 9, 16, and December 7 at Theatre Scala, 4pm in English. The show will be performed in Greek in January. Tickets cost €7 for adults, and €5 for children.

www.littlemusetheatre.com

This column first appeared in the Cyprus Weekly, 26/10/13

Keep Paula updated with Events : paulamanoli@hotmail.com

Chicken Korma

Apparently this week is 'Curry Week', good excuse to choose a recipe from this popular and much-loved cuisine. Curries always remind me of my Uncle Andy, a great lover of curries, who introduced me to my first curry dish. Growing up, I never liked this spicy dish and whenever my Mum cooked a curry, I preferred to have something else, until I visited my family in Cheltenham. My Uncle, who sadly died a few years ago, being a stubborn man, decided this won't do and off we went to have a family meal in a lovely little Indian restaurant. He ordered a few dishes,which he put in front of me, I tried them, but no, it just didn't work. Uncle Andy was not about to give up, so he called the waiter, ordered another dish, which was brought before me. I took a bite and that was it, I was hooked, that dish was Chicken Korma. Growing older, I have become more adventurous with my curry dishes but this one remains my favourite, because, like I said many times, food is not always just about stirring our taste buds but also about the memories and people attached to that particular food experience!!

Ingredients
2 tbl soil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves
4 cardamon pods, crushed
4 chickenbreasts cut into bit-sized pieces
3 garlic cloves, crushed
4 cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp allspice, 1 ½ tsp cumin,1/2 tsp turmeric,1 tsp mild
chilli pepper
2 tsp tomato puree
75g ground almonds
250ml chicken stock
200ml cream
Salt & pepper
50g flaked almonds

Method
Heat oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion, cloves and cardamom pods for a few minutes until the onion begins to soften.
Add the chicken, garlic and ginger and, after frying for 4 minutes, add all the remaining spices. Stir around in the pan, allowing them to release their flavour into the chicken.
Add the tomato puree, ground almonds, stock and cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes until reduced to the consistency of thick cream. Taste and add seasoning.
Scatter over the toasted almonds and serve rice and naan bread.

Androulla
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