Christmas Fair

Christmas Trifle!

Christmas is not far off and I'm gathering recipes and ideas to post on my food page. While searching I found this amazing trifle recipe by Gordon Ramsey. It's not the usual trifle recipe that we're used to but found it quite impressive and totally decadent using swiss roll, a chocolate mascarpone layer and topped with amaretti biscuits. Now, wouldn't that be just a perfect end to our Christmas lunch!!!

Ingredients

· 3 large pears (or 4 smaller)
· 100ml grenadine
· 400g jam filled Swiss roll
· 4 tbsp medium dry sherry e.g amontillado

For the custard
· 6 medium egg yolks
· 50g caster sugar
· 2 tsp cornflour, sifted
· 1 vanilla pod
· 600ml double cream

For the mascarpone chocolate layer
· 100g white chocolate
· 400g mascarpone
· Zest 1 orange
· 150ml double cream

To top the trifle
· 80g amaretti biscuits, crushed
· 350ml double cream

Method

1. Peel the pears and chop into bite size pieces. Heat the grenadine in a small saucepan, add the pears, cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool completely before using.

2. For the custard whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour together in a heatproof bowl. Split the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the seeds. Pour the cream into a saucepan, add the vanilla seeds and pod and heat until the cream is just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the egg mix, half at a time, and whisk well. Pour the whole mixture back into the saucepan and whisk constantly over a low heat until the custard has thickened. Refrigerate to cool before using.

3. For the mascarpone layer, melt the chocolate in a bain-marie then mix into the mascarpone with the orange zest. Whip the 150ml double cream and mix with the mascarpone and chocolate.

4. Slice the Swiss roll into rounds (no thicker than 1cm). Use these to line the base and sides of a glass trifle bowl. Sprinkle the sherry over the cake lining.

5. Place half the mascarpone cream in the bottom of the serving bowl, then drain the pears and scatter in half of the fruit. Spoon in half the custard and spread out evenly. Sprinkle over half the crushed amaretti and then finish by repeating the layers with the remaining mascarpone cream, pears and finally custard. Whip the 350ml cream to soft peaks and pipe or spread over the custard to finish the top of the trifle. Decorate with remaining crushed amaretti.

6. Leave to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

Androulla xxx

Θέατρο Σκάλα/Πούκι Μπου, το Ξωτικό του Δάσους/Λάρνακα

Περιγραφή
Ο Πούκι Μπου είναι το τελευταίο ξωτικό που απέμεινε στο δάσος. Μαζί με την Πράσινη νεράιδα καταβάλει προσπάθεις να σώσει το δάσος το οποίο κινδυνεύει από την κακιά μάγισσα Φραντζόλα. Μια εκπαιδευτική και πάνω απ'όλα δημιουργική παράσταση για τα παιδιά σας.

Που
Θέατρο Σκάλα, Λάρνακα

Πότε
Κυριακή μέχρι τις 15 Δεκεμβρίου

Ώρα
10:30

Για πληροφορίες
24652800

Scala Theatre/Bouki Bou-The Elf of the Forest/Larnaca

Description
The story is about Bouki-Bou, the Elf who fights against the "Witch Franztola" to protect the forest. It is all about a beautiful, educational and creative performance delivered to your children with professionalism. (in Greek)

Where
Scala Theatre, Larnaca

When
Every Sunday until December 15th

Time
10:30

Contact
24652800

LPN December Competition - Emma's Lunch

This Month's Competition has been Sponsored by the very Yummy Emma's Lunch 

A Pot of Seasonal Cake pops could be your's simply answer the below question ...

This month's Competition Question 

When was Emma's Lunch created ?

Winnner will be announced on the 20th December 

Answers to be placed in the comment section below Good Luck ! 

Σχολή Μουσικής Ανδρέα Ζάκου

Αποστολή μας να μεταδώσουμε την αγάπη μας για την μουσική στα παιδιά κάθε ηλικίας προκειμένου να δημιουργήσουμε μια σταθερή βάση για το μέλλον της μουσικής στις μέρες μας.

Παρέχουμε υψηλής ποιότητας εκπαίδευση στις ολοκαίνουριες εγκαταστάσεις μας στον πύργο Νίκα δίπλα από το LIDL Αραδίππου. Όλες οι αίθουσες διδασκαλίας είναι πλήρως εξοπλισμένες με κλιματισμό.

Στη Σχολή Μουσικής Ανδρέα Ζάκου διδάσκονται τα ακόλουθα μαθήματα: Πίανο, Βιολί, κλασσική και ηλεκτρική κιθάρα, ντραμς, κλασσικό και έντεχνο τραγούδι καθώς και όλες οι θεωρίες της μουσικής.

Επίσης για νεογέννητα και παιδιά έως 7 ετών διδάσκουμε το ανά τον κόσμο γνωστό και αναγνωρισμένο μουσικό πρόγραμμα του κινήματος Kindermusik .

Επιπλέον προσφέρουμε δωρέαν δοκιμαστικό μάθημα της επιλογής σας.

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες καλέστε 99594011, Ανδρέας Ζάκος
Nika Tower, Γραφείο 102 (1ος όροφος).
Αγίου Αντωνίου 6, 7102 Αραδίππου.
Δίπλα στο LIDL χώρο στάθμευσης.

Music School Andreas Zakos

The mission of the Music School Andreas Zakos is to make students -of any age- love music and to create a solid foundation for the development of music in our days.

In our Music School we can provide you with high quality education. We are situated in brand new premises at Nika Tower beside LIDL Aradippou. All classrooms are air conditioned andfully equipped.
We teach the following lessons: Piano, Violin, Classical and Electric Guitar, Drums, Classicand Modern Singing, all music theories and of course the world-known and recognized musicand movement program Kindermusik for children from newborn to 7 years old. We also offeryou a FREE trial lesson of your choice.

Just call 99594011, Andreas Zakos.
Nika Tower, Office 102 (1st floor).
Ayiou Antoniou 6, Aradippou 7102.
Next to LIDL Parking place.
Tel: 99 59 40 11

Email: andreaszakos@gmail.com

ΝΕΟ: Παραμυθιάσματα στην Βιβλιοθήκη Λάρνακας

Που: Βιβλιοθήκη Λάρνακας
Πότε: 1ο Σάββατο κάθε μήνα
Ώρα: 11π.μ

Νέα, σημαντική  πρωτοβουλία του Δήμου Λάρνακας να παρουσιάσει στα παιδιά την σημασία του διαβάσματος και των βιβλίων. Κάθε πρώτο Σάββατο του μήνα μια συνεδρία-αφήγηση (παραμύθι) για παιδιά μεταξύ 5-9 ετών.

Παρακαλείστε όπως κάνετε κράτηση θέσεων μέχρι την πρώτη Τετάρτη του κάθε μηνός στο 24654185.

Larnaca Municipality - Press Release - 25/11 - 01/12/2013

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

EXHIBITION
LARNACA MUNICIPAL GALLERY
Fine Arts Exhibition " Not a day without a line"
Organised by the Larnaca Municipality and Chamber
Fine Arts Cyprus ( mn) Larnaca - Famagusta
Dates: October 22 - November 30, 2013
Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday : 9:00 am- 1: 00 pm & 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am- 1: 00 pm

THEATRE
Thursday, the 28th 8:30 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Theatre Group ' Tide ' Larnaca . Comedy " The 3rd World " by George Sophocles
Directed by : George Sophocles . Admission is free

THEATRE
Friday, the 29th 8:00 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Comedy " Aunt Julia and the author of " based on the novel by MarioVargasLlosa
Adaptation / Director: Valentina Sophocles . Entrance € 12 & € 10 ( children up to 18 years old)

CHARITY EVENT
Saturday, the 30th 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 pm
Ermou Square
"Find your star too"
Christmas crafts and clever gift ideas. Music and dance program
Organizers : The Pilates Studio by Koula Kyriakidou & Despina Louca, English Recitation Maria Toumazou . Revenue for strengthening PASYKAF

CHARITY EVENT
Sunday, the 1st 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm
SQUARE KIMONOS
Pancyprian Thalassaemia Association ( Larnaca and Famagusta ) 24oChristougenniatiko Bazaar . Artistic activities for children & Santa Claus

THEATRE
Sunday, the 1st 4:00 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Theatre Group SKINOVATES POED Nicosia
Children play " Odyssevach » Xenia Kalogeropoulou
Director: Nikos Nikolaidis . Sign € 5 ( suitable for all ages)

CEREMONY
Sunday, the 1st 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ermou Square
Ceremony Christmas illuminations Larnaca
Christmas program with music bands , Santa Claus with gifts for children ( 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm). Lighting of the Tree of the Mayor of Larnaca ( 5:30 pm )

THEATRE PERFORMANCES "SKALA" :

THEATRE
Kyriaki1 10:30 a.m.
Pattichion THEATRE "SKALA"
Children's Theatre
"PoukyMpou, the Elf of the Forest" Helen Artemisou Photiadou
Director: Monica Meleki . Sign € 7 ( suitable for all ages)

THEATRE
Saturday, the 30th 8:30 pm
Sunday, the 1st 16:30 pm
Pattichion THEATRE "SKALA"
"The Rooster of Annettas " Michael Pasiardis . Director: Andreas Melek
Entrance € 12 & € 7 ( pupils, students , soldiers , pensioners , large families )

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.

WORKS 
The Technical Department of the Municipality informs the public that among  25/11-01/12/2013 the following works will be conducted:

• Construction of sidewalk on the street Leondiou Knives ( continued)
• Maintenance and cleaning trays / culverts on roads Onisilos , Adonidos and Ermou
• Repairs Excavating services with asphalt on roads Macherioti and Alexandria
• Repair Excavating sidewalks on the streets of Hours and the Fates
• Configuring problematic junctions on roads is losing and Filopapou
• Municipal Museum of Natural History in Public Gardens (continued )
• Manhole Repair culverts on roads Demeter and Beethoven

WASTE WATER PROJECTS

Larnaca Sewerage Board informs the public that between 25/11-01/12/2013 construction works will be carried out at the following streets:

• Roads and Myrto arsos (behind Anargiron Saints Primary School ).
• Area Technical School St. Lazarus (in front of the Technical School ).
• Avenue Revealed : the part of over a Alkamenous up with over Papadiamanti.

Δήμος Λάρνακας - Δελτίο Τύπου - 25/11 - 01/12/2013

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

 

ΕΚΘΕΣΗ

ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΠΙΝΑΚΟΘΗΚΗ ΛΑΡΝΑΚΑΣ

Έκθεση εικαστικών τεχνών «Ούτε μια μέρα χωρίς γραμμή»

Διοργανωτές: Δήμος Λάρνακας και Επιμελητήριο

Καλών Τεχνών Κύπρου (ΕΚΑΤΕ) Λάρνακας - Αμμοχώστου

Διάρκεια έκθεσης: 22 Οκτωβρίου – 30 Νοεμβρίου 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.

 

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ

Πέμπτη 28 8:30 μ.μ.

ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ

Θεατρική Ομάδα «Παλίρροια» Λάρνακα. Κωμωδία «Ο 3ος Παγκόσμιος» του Γιώργου Σοφοκλέους

Σκηνοθεσία: Γιώργος Σοφοκλέους. Είσοδος ελεύθερη

 

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ

Παρασκευή 29 8:00 μ.μ.

ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ

Κωμωδία «Η θεία Χούλια και ο συγγραφέας» βασισμένη στο μυθιστόρημα του MarioVargasLlosa

Διασκευή / σκηνοθεσία: Βαλεντίνα Σοφοκλέους. Είσοδος €12 & €10 (παιδιά μέχρι 18 χρονών)

 

ΦΙΛΑΝΘΡΩΠΙΚΗ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΗ

Σάββατο 30 10:30 π.μ. – 8:00 μ.μ.

ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΕΡΜΟΥ

«Βρες και ‘σύ το Άστρο Σου»

Χριστουγεννιάτικες χειροτεχνίες και έξυπνες ιδέες για δώρα. Μουσικοχορευτικό πρόγραμμα

Διοργανωτές: The Pilates Studio by Koula Kyriakidou &Despina Louca, Φροντιστήριο Αγγλικών Μαρία Τουμάζου. Έσοδα για ενίσχυση του ΠΑΣΥΚΑΦ

 

ΦΙΛΑΝΘΡΩΠΙΚΗ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΗ

Κυριακή 1 11:00 π.μ. – 5:00 μ.μ.

ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΚΙΜΩΝΟΣ

Παγκύπριος Αντιαναιμικός Σύνδεσμος (Επαρχία Λάρνακας & Αμμοχώστου) 24οΧριστουγεννιάτικο Παζαράκι. Καλλιτεχνικό πρόγραμμα, δραστηριότητες για παιδιά & Άγιος Βασίλης

 

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ

Κυριακή 1 4:00 μ.μ.

ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ

Θεατρική Ομάδα ΣΚΗΝΟΒΑΤΕΣ ΠΟΕΔ Λευκωσίας

Παιδική θεατρική παράσταση «Οδυσσεβάχ» της Ξένιας Καλογεροπούλου

Σκηνοθεσία: Νίκος Νικολαϊδης. Είσοδος €5 (κατάλληλο για όλες τις ηλικίες)

 

ΤΕΛΕΤΗ

Κυριακή 1 4:00 μ.μ. – 8:00 μ.μ.

ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΕΡΜΟΥ

Τελετή Χριστουγεννιάτικης Φωταγώγησης της Λάρνακας

Χριστουγεννιάτικο πρόγραμμα με μουσικά σχήματα, Άγιος Βασίλης με δωράκια για τα παιδιά (4:00 μ.μ. – 8:00 μ.μ.). Άναμμα του Δέντρου από τον Δήμαρχο Λάρνακας (5:30 μ.μ.)

 

ΠΑΡΑΣΤΑΣΕΙΣ ΘΕΑΤΡΟΥ «ΣΚΑΛΑ»:

 

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ

Κυριακή1 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)

 

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ

Σάββατο 30 8:30 μ.μ.

Κυριακή1 6:30 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)

 

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.

 

ΤΕΧΝΙΚΑ ΕΡΓΑ

Η Τεχνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι μεταξύ 25– 29/11/2013 θα διεξάγονται και θα συνεχίζονται τα πιο κάτω τεχνικά έργα:

• Κατασκευή πεζοδρομίου στην οδό Λεοντίου Μαχαιρά (συνεχίζεται)
• Συντήρηση και καθάρισμα σχαρών/οχετών στις οδούς Ονήσιλου, Αδωνίδος και Ερμού
• Επιδιορθώσεις εκσκαφών υπηρεσιών με άσφαλτο στις οδούς Μαχαιριώτη και Αλεξάνδρειας
• Επιδιόρθωση εκσκαφών πεζοδρομίων στις οδούς Ωρών και Μοιρών
• Διαμόρφωση προβληματικών οδικών κόμβων στις οδούς Τους Χανε και Φιλοπάππου
• Εργασίες επέκτασης Δημοτικού Μουσείου Φυσικής Ιστορίας στο Δημοτικό Κήπο (συνεχίζεται)
• Επιδιόρθωση φρεατίων οχετών στις οδούς Δήμητρας και Μπετόβεν

ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΤΙΚΑ ΕΡΓΑ

Το Συμβούλιο Αποχετεύσεων Λάρνακας πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι μεταξύ των ημερομηνιών 25/11 – 1/12/2013 θα διεξάγονται κατασκευαστικά έργα στους πιο κάτω δρόμους:

• Οδοί Μυρτού και Άρσου (πίσω από Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αγίων Αναργύρων).
• Περιοχή Τεχνικής Σχολής Αγίου Λαζάρου (μπροστά από την Τεχνική Σχολή).
• Λεωφόρος Φανερωμένης: το τμήμα από πάροδο με οδό Αλκαμένους μέχρι πάροδο με οδό Παπαδιαμάντη.

Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Λάρνακας παράσταση - παραμυθιού για τους μικρούς της φίλους

Η Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Λάρνακας ανακοινώνει ότι οργανώνει παράσταση - παραμυθιού για τους μικρούς της φίλους

Πότε;

Το Σάββατο 7 Δεκεμβρίου 2013 και ώρα 11:00.

Πού;

Στο Παιδικό Τμήμα, «Χριστίνας Α. Αποστόλου», της Δημοτικής Βιβλιοθήκης.

Τι;

Θεατρική παράσταση με τίτλο "Ο Κύκνος" που είναι θεατρική διασκευή από το βιβλίο "Το Ασχημόπαπο "του Hans Christian Andersen

Με ποιους;

Από το Ίδρυμα Πολιτιστικής Δημιουργίας για Παιδιά και Νέους με τους ηθοποιούςCharlotte Davies και Αυγερινό Σανταμά

Για ποιους;

Για όλους τους μικρούς μας φίλους .

Είσοδος ελεύθερη

Απαραίτητη η κράτηση θέσεων στο τηλ. 24654185 μέχρι 4 Δεκεμβρίου 2013.

Paula Manoli-Gray - The Pain of Parking

I have lived in lovely Larnaca for most of my life, but there are many shops and other establishments that I have never set foot in, despite often driving past and thinking 'that looks nice'. The reason is very simple; if I can't park, then I am not going in!


This rule of mine also extends to the shops that are in those fiddly roads you have no idea how to get in and out of too – like the Aradippou/Larnaca road that takes you to the Nicosia roundabout, and the area of Debenhams (either side). I am sure I have missed out on lots of great things as a result of my unrelenting policy, but I cannot understand how and why people open their businesses without having any proper access or parking for potential customers? I am not one to risk parking illegally or dangerously just to pop into a shop, so if I can't easily or legally get to it, then I just won't bother.


I am not lazy, and I am happy to walk – like parking up in the multi-storey or municipal car parks in town and walking around the shops – but so many shops are randomly inserted into residential streets or perched on main roads, without car parks nearby. If I were the Queen of Larnaca, then I would implement a policy of having shops clustered in areas with ample parking, and forbid a random shop opening in the basement of someone's house! If I were to take it one step further (as is my anally retentive need for order and organisation), then I would demand that shops were grouped logically too – like Tottenham Court Road in the UK where you will find all the electrical stores together, or London's Savile Row where the tailor's shops line the street. At the very least, I believe that it should be a legal requirement for establishments to have at least three parking spaces (except for the supermarkets who quite rightly have their own car parks). Maybe it is already a law that I am unaware of, which wouldn't surprise me as hardly any laws are implemented and upheld anyway…


The other issue that drives me nuts – which is probably borne from this lack of parking – is when shop-owners (illegally) prevent people parking outside their establishments unless it is for their particular store. They put signs up to that effect and shout at people who park outside but then go into the shop next door or across the road. We kind of accept this, but in actual fact, the kerbsides do not belong to the property they are in front of and are public property, therefore, we have every right to park there and not use the shop, but would we dare? I have heard many a tale of drivers suffering abuse, and even damage to their cars for parking outside someone's business and not going in!


The most puzzling thing is that new buildings are being constructed without parking taken into account so it isn't just that the population and number of cars have exploded and can no longer be catered for. Someone please make me Queen on Larnaca so I can get this sorted, otherwise I will just have to keep going to the same 10 shops – where I can park - for the rest of my life!

LPN Charity Give A Gift 2013

Homemade Truffles

Truffles....one of my favourite home-made gift ideas...I've made these in the past and included in gift boxes and baskets, I think they were much appreciated!! These delicious little bites just add a bit of luxury to your Christmas gifts.... they're super easy to make and the great thing about them is that you can make them ahead and freeze them until Christmas..here's a recipe.....

Ingredients

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
8 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/3 cups cream
1 tsp vanilla
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temparature

Method
Line a 13 by 9 inch rimmed baking sheet with cling-film.
In a heatprood bow,, set over simmering water, melt both chocolates until smooth.


Place cream and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until cream just comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Let cream cool.

Mix chocolate mixture with cream mixture. Add butter and mix well. Pour into baking sheet and cover with cling-film pressing down gently to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate overnight.

Using a melon scoop or a tablespoon take a small piece and using your hands make up little balls. Transfer onto baking sheet. Place them in the fridge. Because of the heat here in Cyprus, I would have the baking sheet in the fridge and add a few truffles a few at a time as I made them. Also I would put my mixture in the freezer for about 10 minutes and then continue.

Freeze in air-tight container for about 2-3 weeks. When you're ready to use coat them with cocoa powder, chopped nuts or coconut.

You can also add finely chopped nuts to the truffle mixture or some alcohol of your choice, some coffee liquor of Bailey's would be a nice touch!!

Androulla xxx

Christmas Lighting Ceremony

Russian - Family Fun Day

Отличная идея семейного досуга для всей семьи!
Проведите этот воскресный день в ботаническом саду CyHerbia Organic Herbs of Cyprus в гостях у радушной Миранды. Помимо традиционной дегустации травяного чая, угощения ароматной выпечкой, посещения самого большого на Кипре лабиринта из живой изгороди, а также прогулок по тематическим садам и заповедному лесу, гостям будет предложена развлекательная программа для детей. Всем, от мала до велика, будет интересно. Самые маленькие смогут порезвиться на свежем воздухе и поиграть в веселые игры, а детям по-старше будет предложена более познавательная программа, благодаря которой они смогут узнать много полезного о природе и травах.

PanCyprian Thalassaemia Association - Larnaca & Famagusta

LPN Charity 2013

Christmas Carol Evening & Bazaar

Join us for a beautiful evening filled with the Christmas spirit!

Enjoy hot food and mulled wine, visit the market stalls, listen to Christmas Carols, visit Santa and take photos, enter the raffle for great prizes and play fun games.

Free entrance for everyone! Located at the new American Academy Junior School, Larnaca

The Spirit Of Christmas Is The Spirit of Giving 

LPN Christmas “Give A Gift “Appeal 

You don't have to donate money in order to help; we are appealing for affordable gift offerings that will be given to those in need as a gesture of compassion and goodwill this festive season. We are willing to take new items, homemade ones and used. Gifts should be labeled Boy/Girl with Age and can be dropped off at the designated LPN Table which will feature during the Event.

Thank you for Supporting Larnaca Parents Network

Nativity Service

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

The bitter pill we give our kids

Two weeks ago my son awoke with a hoarse, wheezy cough so I took him to the chemist who identified it as laryngitis. I was told that he would need corticosteroids, to which my response was that I wanted to start with a natural remedy and see how it would go. The chemist was disapproving, telling me that if it got worse my son could have trouble breathing, but gave me what I wanted; a 100% thyme syrup and eucalyptus nasal spray. A couple days later, he hadn’t got worse and the cough had turned productive (a sign he was getting better), and a week later he was perfectly fine.

The chemist was just doing his job, and another parent may have taken what he recommended without question (why would you question a qualified medical professional?), giving their child strong medication – with side effects – completely unnecessarily. Now, I am not an irresponsible mother, and if I had seen him taking a turn for the worse I would have followed up with conventional medicine. Nor am I critical or against chemists, doctors or anyone who medicates their kids, as the simple fact is, medicine saves lives and we are lucky to have it. But we are so scared of our children getting ill that at the slightest sniffle or cough we immediately jump straight to the hardcore stuff and don’t give them a chance to heal with the use of their own immune system. We also expect them to get better almost instantly, certainly within a couple of days, when in reality, these kinds of common colds and coughs need a good couple of weeks to pass.

I am fortunate to have an amazing paediatrician who always gives nature or my children’s own immune systems the chance to fight and heal first. If that doesn’t work, then she moves on to the medicated options. But from what I hear from other parents, not all doctors follow this route, which is why Cyprus is now top of the pops in Europe for dishing out antibiotics to children as though they are sweeties.

It is a vicious cycle as the children who are allowed to fight illness develop stronger immune systems to then fight subsequent illnesses, whilst those who are dosed in medication then get sick easier and more frequently as their immune system becomes compromised. It’s scary stuff and a real worry to every parent, after all, our main priority is their health and if we are told that that this is the way to do it, who are we to question it?

I am no doctor, so I don’t want anyone refusing medication for their children based on what I have written (not that I flatter myself that my words are so powerful, but I have to be sure that I am not the cause of a child suffering without medication they actually need…), but I do wish that there was more awareness on the over/misuse of medication and the harm it can do to children in the long run, and that really is a bitter pill for us to swallow.

Main Feature Article:

Cyprus natural medicine cabinet

Event Diary16-22-nov

This column first appeared in the Cyprus Weekly, 16/11/13

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

Soul Space Christmas Fair

Its the season of Good will to all, and in these challenging times we have decided to give something back to the community

The following things are complimentary

Admission is FREE
Prize Draw is FREE (lots of fabby prizes )
FREE kids disco with party games
FREE exciting visit from Santa on his Harley Davidson.. have your camera ready.. as you will love a picture with him on his motorbike !!!

Take a stroll around our winter wonderland of stalls, wonderful array of Christmas gifts, Christmas decorations, contemporary crafts, health & beauty gifts, baby and children products, fashion, jewelry, stocking fillers, toys, interior designs, festive food & wine and lots more!

Christmas gift stalls
Festive food & drink stalls,
Beer tent, mulled wine, festive drinks..
Exciting visit from Santa on his festive Harley Davidson - Take your own photos at no extra cost

Gifts and children products
Bouncy Castle,
Free kids disco with party games galore
Kids crafts
Face painting

Christmas Carols
Live Vocalist
Candle light Meditation for peace

LPN Christmas Give A Gift Appeal will be collecting on the Day for Charity along with any unwanted items such as Clothes & Toys.

Relax with a glass of mulled wine, food and light refreshments whilst the children play.. to complete a fabulous evening out !

If you would like to rent a table please call Drew Andreou 99656367

Christmas wreath making workshop with herbs

Event By CyHerbia

In this workshop you'll learn how to make an impressive and very fragrant Christmas wreath or table decoration with herbs and other natural materials. The workshop will take approx. 2 and a half hours, and will include tea and cake as well as all materials.

The workshops will take place on Saturday the 7th and Friday the 13th of December.
Places are limited, secure your place by clicking going AND writing on the event wall whether you are coming on Saturday the 7th or Friday the 13th.

On Saturday we start at 10.30 and finish at 13.00, on Friday we'll start at 10.00 and finish at 12.30.
Cost: 28 euros

Larnaca Municipality - Press Release - 18 - 24/11/2013

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

EXHIBITION
LARNACA MUNICIPAL GALLERY
Visual arts exhibition " Not a day without a line"
Organizers : Larnaca Municipality and Chamber
Fine Arts Cyprus (EUR ) 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

MUSIC & DANCE 
Monday, the 18th 8:30 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
"In the Trails of Tradition " Musical evening with the participation of the dance troupe the Cultural Group Personnel EAC - Larnaca - Dhekelia Famagusta and Philharmonic Cyprus Police . Organizer : Association of Parents and Friends of Children with Special Needs Saint George - Christakis Butcher Larnaca. Login with coupons contributions instead of ticket

LECTURE
Tuesday, the 19th 7:15 pm
ROOF LETTERS AND ARTS / ZINONEIO FREE UNIVERSITY OF LARNACA
Lecture : " Studying popular culture of Cyprus: A useful tool for teaching and practice for a parent - teacher '
Rapporteur : Stella Alexiou , PhD , Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, University of Cyprus. Admission is free

MUSIC
Wednesday, the 20th 6:30 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra "The Colors of the Celestial City"
Family concert with W. A. Mozart, J. Strauss, G. F. Händel, L. Delibes, A. Dvorak, A. Baltas , etc. (for ages 6 years and older). Conductor / Presenter: AlkisValtas . Entrance : € 5, free for children and young people under 18 years old ( free entry vouchers from the fund )

THEATRE
Thursday, the 21st 8:30 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
TRS - Main Stage "The Threepenny Opera " of Bertolt Brecht KourtVail
Directed by: Stephen Kotsikos . Entrance € 12 & € 6 ( pupils, students, soldiers, pensioners, unemployed )

THEATRE & MUSIC 
Saturday, the 23rd 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Children's musical show " Gourouniasmata " Katerina A. Christofides and glamor Spyridaki . Directed Egli Spyridaki . Music: Alex Panayi Lyrics Stavros Stavrou
Choreography by Charis Savva . Entrance € 10 ( suitable for children aged 3-12 years old )

MUSIC
Sunday, the 24th 11:00 a.m.
BENCH BEACH / MUSICAL SUNDAYS
Ensemble "TrioTico". Program with music from around the world. Organised by CTO

MUSIC & DANCE
Sunday, the 24th 8:30 pm
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Dance School " Karotseris ' & Cultural Club" Aradippos »
Musical performance " in Pale to bloom again " with traditional Cypriot dances and songs. Admission is free

THEATRE PERFORMANCES "SKALA"

THEATRE
Sunday 24 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 )

THEATRE
Saturday, the 23rd & 30 8:30 pm
Sunday 24 6:30 pm
Pattichion THEATRE "SKALA"
Second Stage "Annetta's Rooster" Michael Pasiardis . Director: Andreas Melek
Entrance € 12 & € 7 (pupils, students , soldiers , pensioners , large families ).

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.

WORKS 
The Technical Department of the Municipality informs the public that among 18-24/11/2013 the following

• Construction of pavements Street Leondiou Knives ( continued)
• Maintenance and cleaning trays / culverts on roads Petrakis Kyprianou Onisilos and Chrysopolitissa
• Repairs excavating services with asphalt on roads Umm Haram , Muhammad Ali and Shakespeare
• Extension work Municipal Museum of Natural History in Public Garden
• Manhole repair culverts

WASTE WATER PROJECTS
Larnaca Sewerage Board informs the public that between 18-24.11.2013 construction works will be carried out at the following streets:

• Roads myrtle Melanarkas , Arsos Karava (behind Anargiron Saints Primary School ) .
• Area Technical School St. Lazarus (in front of the Technical School ) .
• Avenue Revealed : the part of transiently Alkamenous up with over Papadiamanti

Δήμος Λάρνακας - Δελτίο Τύπου - 18 - 24/11/2013

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

ΕΚΘΕΣΗ
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΠΙΝΑΚΟΘΗΚΗ ΛΑΡΝΑΚΑΣ
Έκθεση 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.

ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ & ΧΟΡΟΣ Δευτέρα 18 8:30 μ.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
«Στα Μονοπάτια της Παράδοσης» Μουσικοχορευτική βραδιά με τη συμμετοχή του Χορευτικού Συγκροτήματος του Πολιτιστικού Ομίλου Προσωπικού ΑΗΚ Λάρνακας-Αμμοχώστου-Δεκέλειας και της Φιλαρμονικής της Αστυνομικής Δύναμης Κύπρου. Διοργανωτής: Σύνδεσμος Γονέων και Φίλων Παιδιών με Ειδικές Ανάγκες Άγιος Γεώργιος - Χριστάκη Χασάπη Λάρνακας. Είσοδος με κουπόνια εισφορών αντί για εισιτήριο

ΔΙΑΛΕΞΗ
Τρίτη 19 7:15 μ.μ.
ΣΤΕΓΗ ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΤΕΧΝΩΝ/ ΖΗΝΩΝΕΙΟ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΛΑΡΝΑΚΑΣ
Διάλεξη με θέμα: «Μελετώντας τον λαϊκό πολιτισμό της Κύπρου: Ένα χρήσιμο εργαλείο διδαχής και πράξης για τον ενήλικα γονέα - εκπαιδευτικό»
Εισηγήτρια: Στέλλα Αλεξίου, Υποψήφια Διδάκτωρ, Τμήμα Βυζαντινών και Νεοελληνικών Σπουδών, Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου. Είσοδος ελεύθερη

ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ
Τετάρτη 20 6:30 μ.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
Συμφωνική Ορχήστρα Κύπρου «Τα Χρώματα της Ουράνιας Πόλης»
Οικογενειακή συναυλία με έργα W. A. Mozart, J. Strauss, G. F. Händel, L. Delibes, A. Dvorak, Α. Μπαλτά κ.α. (για ηλικίες από 6 ετών και άνω). Μαέστρος / παρουσιαστής: ΆλκηςΒαλτάς. Είσοδος: €5, ελεύθερη είσοδος για παιδιά και νέους κάτω των 18 ετών (δελτία ελεύθερης εισόδου από το ταμείο)

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
Πέμπτη 21 8:30 μ.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
ΘΟΚ – Κεντρική Σκηνή «Η Όπερα της Πεντάρας» των Μπέρτολτ Μπρεχτ, ΚουρτΒάιλ
Σκηνοθεσία: Στέφανος Κοτσίκος. Είσοδος €12 & €6 (μαθητές, φοιτητές, στρατιώτες, συνταξιούχοι, άνεργοι)

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ & ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ Σάββατο 23 3:00 μ.μ. & 5:00 μ.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
Παιδική μουσικοθεατρική παράσταση «Γουρουνιάσματα» της Κατερίνας Α. Χριστοφίδου και της Αίγλης Σπυριδάκι. Σκηνοθεσία: Αίγλη Σπυριδάκι. Μουσική: Άλεξ Παναγή, Στοίχοι: Σταύρος Σταύρου
Χορογραφίες: Χάρης Σάββα. Είσοδος €10 (κατάλληλο για παιδιά ηλικίας 3-12 ετών)

ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ
Κυριακή 24 11:00 π.μ.
ΕΞΕΔΡΑ ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑΣ/ ΜΟΥΣΙΚΕΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΕΣ
Μουσικό σχήμα “TrioTico”. Πρόγραμμα με μουσική απ’ όλο τον κόσμο. Διοργανωτής: ΚΟΤ

ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ & ΧΟΡΟΣ Κυριακή 24 8:30 μ.μ.
ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
Σχολή Χορού «Καροτσέρης» & Πολιτιστικός Όμιλος «Αράδιππος»
Μουσικοχορευτική παράσταση «Πάλε εν να ξανανθίσεις» με κυπριακούς παραδοσιακούς χορούς και τραγούδια. Είσοδος ελεύθερη

ΠΑΡΑΣΤΑΣΕΙΣ ΘΕΑΤΡΟΥ «ΣΚΑΛΑ» 

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ 
Κυριακή 24 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)

ΘΕΑΤΡΟ 
Σάββατο 23 & 30 8:30 μ.μ.
Κυριακή 24 6:30 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).

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.

ΤΕΧΝΙΚΑ ΕΡΓΑ 
Η Τεχνική Υπηρεσία του Δήμου πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι μεταξύ 18– 24/11/2013 θα διεξάγονται και θα συνεχίζονται τα πιο κάτω τεχνικά έργα:

• Κατασκευή πεζοδρομίων στην οδό Λεοντίου Μαχαιρά (συνεχίζεται) 
• Συντήρηση και καθάρισμα σχαρών/οχετών στις οδούς Πετράκη Κυπριανού, Ονήσιλου και Χρυσοπολίτισσης 
• Επιδιορθώσεις εκσκαφών υπηρεσιών με άσφαλτο στις οδούς Ουμ Χαραμ, Μεχμέτ Αλή και Σαίξπηρ 
• Εργασίες επέκτασης Δημοτικού Μουσείου Φυσικής Ιστορίας στο Δημοτικό Κήπο 
• Επιδιόρθωση φρεατίων οχετών 

ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΤΙΚΑ ΕΡΓΑ
Το Συμβούλιο Αποχετεύσεων Λάρνακας πληροφορεί το κοινό ότι μεταξύ των ημερομηνιών 18 – 24/11/2013 θα διεξάγονται κατασκευαστικά έργα στους πιο κάτω δρόμους:

• Οδοί Μυρτού, Μελαναρκάς, Άρσους και Καραβά (πίσω από Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αγίων Αναργύρων). 
• Περιοχή Τεχνικής Σχολής Αγίου Λαζάρου (μπροστά από την Τεχνική Σχολή). 
• Λεωφόρος Φανερωμένης: το τμήμα από πάροδο με οδό Αλκαμένους μέχρι πάροδο με οδό Παπαδιαμάντη

Larnaca Parents Network&Women aha!/ Pampering to Purpose Women on the Edge of Revolution/Zogonos Holistic Health Center

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

When:Wednesday 20th November

Time:8:00pm – 9.30pm

Contact : 99238660

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

Event Diary 16-22 NOV

Library today, 9.30-11.30am. Soulla’s Saturday Morning Library.  Story and songs for children. Library books for children and adults. American Academy Junior School. €1 per child. Soulla: 99801141.

Theatre today, 4pm. Alice’s Wonderland by Little Muse Theatre. Written by Catherine Beger and directed by Torkild Lindebjerg. Theatre Scala. Admission adults €7, children €5.

Charity today, 7pm onwards. ‘They Think They Are Stars’ Extravaganza, organised by The Golden Hearts Charity in support of the Cyprus Kidney Association, Larnaca, who contribute to the Kidney Dialysis Unit of Larnaca. Laxia Palace, Protaras. Admission €10 including a meal. 99050649 / 99392258 / 99111450.

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.

Dance Sunday, 11am. Dance from around the world with ‘Rithmos’ Dance Association as part of the CTO’s ‘Musical Sundays’ programme. Seafront Stage, Phoinikoudes. Admission free

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.

Talk Wednesday, 8pm-9.30pm. Pampering to Purpose - Women on the Edge of Evolution’ with Heleniq Argyrou (M.A.), organised by the Larnaca Parents Network. Zogonos Holistic Health Centre. Admission free.

Cinema Wednesday, 8pm. Le Captial, directed by Costas Gavras. Screened by the Larnaca Famagusta Cinema Society. Refreshments available to enjoy during the film. Admission €3 members, €5 non-members. 99434793

Pottery Thursday, 7pm-10pm. Women’s pottery painting evening with refreshments. Splash ‘O’ Colour. Prices dependant on item, and start from €7.50. Leoni: 99095148.

Cyprus’ natural medicine cabinet

Cyherbia educating on the benefits and uses of local herbs

With children now firmly settled back in school, Cyherbia Herb Gardens and Maze has been giving schools, scout groups and clubs the opportunity to learn about plants in a fun, experimental way through its educational visits, as well as offering advice on how herbs can help us fend off the viruses that are around the corner as winter approaches.

Cyherbia park - in the Larnaca village of Avgorou - took 10 years to create by qualified herbalist Miranda Tringis, who wanted to make products with the island’s many abundant herbs - such as lavender and thyme. As she explains, it’s her passion for herbs and their immense benefits that drove her to share this knowledge with others, and thus Cyherbia was born: “We can regain our health and stay strong and free from illnesses if we would just incorporate herbs in our everyday diet. Very often a simple herbal tea taken every day can be all it takes to heal ailments such as high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, menstrual problems etc. Education is paramount to get healthy and stay healthy.”

The premises consist of a landscaped herb garden (with nine themed gardens), a woodland area (with local trees and shrubs), and the island’s only maze - which totals 2000 square metres. There is also a distillation room where visitors can watch (and smell!) how plant essences are extracted, and a tearoom that offers the opportunity to enjoy a herbal tea whilst gaining advice from Miranda on what to use for natural healing. The tearoom also doubles as a shop which sells the freshly prepared herbal products such as essential oils, soaps and teas, amongst others.

Since its inception, the gardens have grown in popularity and expanded to include public visits in 2012, events, cookery workshops and the educational visits. The visits - approved by the Ministry of Education - have been running for a year now in English and Greek and Miranda is pleased with their success: “The feedback we've had from teachers and children has been very positive. For many kids it was the first time they've ever been in a maze, and they really enjoy it. It is also encouraging to see children discover that herbal tea actually tastes very nice and is good for your health, which we hope will get the new generation opting for natural, healthy drinks and foods”.

The educational programme consists of various assignments where the children are given a clipboard with worksheets and sent out to discover herbs in a hands-on way. An herbal tea break follows and thereafter the children are faced with challenges in the Sanctuary Woodland and a treasure hunt in the maze.

Miranda has also given various talks on how to use herbs medicinally, including a talk on herbs for children’s healthcare that she gave to the Larnaca Parents Network earlier this year. And with children back at school and bringing home all sorts of bugs, Miranda has some good advice on how to deal with less serious illnesses naturally: “It is important to nip a cold in the bud before it becomes an infection. Give your child herbal tea at the very onset of a cold - elder and/or chamomile for sinus colds; peppermint, ginger or ironwort for a sore throat, and add local honey to sweeten. Let your child drink as many teas a day as possible. At bedtime, put a couple of drops of eucalyptus or rosemary essential oil in a burner in the child’s room to aid easy breathing.’’

Cyherbia is open Wednesday-Friday 9.30am-1.00pm and 10.00am-3pm on weekends. Admission is €5 euros for adults, €3 for children and under-fives are free. Contact Miranda Tringis for more details on 99915443, or email: miranda@cyherbia.com.

Chocolate,Banana & Hazelnut Bread and Butter Pudding

Anyone watching the calories turn away now!!! I was looking through recipes for bread and butter pudding and found this delectable version of this classic dessert where someone decided to take it quite a few steps further, in the direction of dessert heaven!!!

INGREDIENTS

1 Brioche loaf, crusts removed and reserved, remainder into cubes (an ordinary bread loaf will do too)
50g chopped hazelnuts
200g chocolate and hazelnut spread
2 bananas, sliced
125g good quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped
400ml whole milk
400ml whipping cream
7 eggs
75g sugar
Butter for greasing

METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease a large baking dish with butter.
Bake the reserved brioche crusts in the oven until golden-brown. Remove the crusts from the oven and crumble into breadcrumbs. Mix the breadcrumbs and chopped nuts together in a bowl. Set aside.
Use 50g/2oz of the chocolate and hazelnut spread to spread the reserved brioche cubes and place them into the baking dish.
Add the banana slices and chocolate and mix until well combined.
Heat the remaining chocolate and hazelnut spread, milk and cream in a saucepan, stirring continuously until well combined.
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl. Whisk in the cream mixture until well combined.
Pour the chocolate custard over the bread mixture and set aside for 30 minutes, pressing the bread into the custard occasionally.
Bake the pudding in the oven for 10 minutes, then sprinkle over the breadcrumb mixture and bake for a further 25 minutes, or until golden-brown and the custard has just set.
Remove the pudding from the oven and set aside to stand for at least 10 minutes.

Androulla xxx

Enjoy!

LPN Monthly Competition November

Each Month we'll be giving you the opportunity to win something Special from one of our members. The competitions are open to all, and the answer will be found somewhere within our Website www.larnacaparentsnetwork.com  a great place to find out about local activities, happening events and local news…

This Month's Question: 

Sponsored by Little Muse Theatre 

Q:What Animal is Alice balancing on top of her doll ?

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 a Family Ticket to see Alice in December.

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

The Colours of The Celestial City - Family Concert

The Freedom of Light

The Jewish community of Cyprus would like to invite you for the opening celebration – which will be held on 27 November at 7pm at the Municipal Theatre, Leonida Kioupi Municipal Gardens, Larnaca

A cultural night of Traditional Klezmer music – Fun with the Jewish Puppet rock band “Buba Myses” Latkes and Donuts and much more!!!

Please click the link to see a preview of the Buba Myses show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVyTwvmxHcs

Nir Sarussi is one of the leading violinists in Israel and Yoav Koplowich who is an internationally known Hazzan, singer and entertainer will perform.

The event is open to the public, so please bring your friends!

RSVP Tel: 24828770Email: office@jewishcyprus.com

New: Larnaka Cinema Society

Local & International film and documentary screenings every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. The Larnaka Famagusta Cinema Society is a registered NGO.

Αποθήκη 79 / Apothiki 79
Saint Lazarus street, 79, 6020 Larnaka

Tickets:
Members: 3 Euros
Non members: 5 Euros
Yearly Membership fee: 10 Euros including the first ticket

Come with your friends or make new ones at the screening!

COFFEES & DRINKS will be available from the bar and you may enjoy them during the screening ;)

For more information: +357 99434793
http://www.lfcinema.org

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

The warmth of community

When those who visit from abroad ask me why I like living here (often after they have stated their outrage at supermarket prices and exclaimed that they could ‘never live out here’), my reply isn’t the typical one about the weather. Nor is it about the more relaxed pace of life, or the fresh produce, or the safety-element. For me, it’s about a real sense of community.

I find that community in Larnaca can be split into two; the locals who have their close-knit families nearby, and the ‘foreigners’ who have forged their own families through the activities and groups available. I am fortunate enough to benefit from both!

For the locals, the lovely tradition of leaving work at lunchtime and going to mum’s or yiayia’s house for lunch still prevails, as does the common practise of the grandparents looking after the children whilst the parents work. Sunday is still a family day, and many locals (like me) still have keys to the family home where they let themselves in and out as they please, or just use the back door. I wouldn’t change this for the world and couldn’t give a stuff if our supermarket prices on imported goods are so crippling that it keeps those who prefer to eat out of packets where they are! As far as I am concerned, we eat perfectly well – and economically - with real, fresh food, and I think it is quite logical that imported brands would cost more… just don’t buy them!

The second ‘family’ I am part of is the community-family, created by those who have chosen Cyprus as their home. The very fact that these people have left behind families of their own to be here, out of the entire vast world of countries they could have chosen, should show those who are negative about the island (and our food prices) that it can’t be that bad out here.

I was fortunate enough to become part of this community after I became a stay-at-home mum. I was amazed at the amount of groups, activities and support there is for Anglo-speakers and how the people that are part of this world have really bonded and formed a community of their own. It’s a new kind of family for those who don’t have theirs here, and during hard times, I have witnessed everyone rally round. In one case, a lady was left with a child and no money when her partner walked out on her and that winter, her community-family provided her with firewood, clothing and food. I cannot believe that this would happen in many countries, it certainly wouldn’t if she had been back in the UK.

It is this sense of community – made up of both kinds of family; blood and created – that separates us from other European countries in similar situations and gives me the hope that we will pull through the crisis better than they. You only have to read my article on the recent donations in these pages to feel as proud as I do of the people of Larnaca – one big family.

This Weeks Event Diary

Theatre Today, 4pm. Alice’s Wonderland by Little Muse Theatre. Written by Catherine Beger and directed by Torkild Lindebjerg. Theatre Scala. Admission adults €7, children €5.

Music Today. Chris Andre and Echo (rock and blues duo) perform at the Lithos Bar, Oroklini. Admission €10 including buffet. Details: 99790678

Fiesta Sunday, 11am – 5pm. Pet Fiesta for the protection and welfare of animals. Classic car exhibition, stalls, music, bouncy castle, face painting, advice on pet care. Organised by the Larnaca-Famagusta Association for the Protection of Animals and Birds and the Cyprus Classic Cars Club. Europe Square, Phoinikoudes promenade. Admission free.

Remembrance Sunday, Sunday 12.30pm onwards. With Carl, live sing-a-long music in the afternoon, plus the UKCA’s very own ‘The Slapper Tappers’. DIY BBQs available or bring your own picnic, or hot food from GI’s. UKCA Val: 99743388 / Gerry: 99908999.

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.

Dance Sunday 10 – 11am. Musical Sundays. ‘Nostos Pissouriou’ Cultural Association. Programme with traditional Cypriot and Greek dances. Organised by the CTO. Seafront stage, Phoinikoudes promenade. Admission free.

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.

Music/Dance Wednesday, 8.30pm. Zenon Serenaders Group ‘How Sweet to be Loved’. Evening of music and dance as part of the Fortnight of Larnaka Amateurs Artistic Creation. Participating: Cultural Society of the Staff of EAC Larnaka-Famagusta-Dhekelia, Musical direction: Daniel Sabotinov, Choreography: Giorgos Theodoulou. Municipal Theatre. Admission free.

Exhibition all week. ‘The Byzantine Architecture of Cyprus’ drawings and watercolours by architect Andreas Philippou, alongside a watercolour exhibition ‘The Destruction of the Cyprus Landscape’ with 122 rare specimens of our architectural heritage within the landscape of Cyprus – all left to time’s mercy. Kypriaki Gonia Gallery, 45 Stadiou Street.

Exhibition all week. Fine arts exhibition “Not a single day without a line”

Organised by the Larnaka Municipality and the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts (Larnaka-Famagusta). Municipal Gallery. Admission free.

This column first appeared in the Cyprus Weekly, 9/11/13

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