Larnaca: site of U21 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships 2014

Cyprus returns to the world stage of international beach volleyball this year when it hosts the FIVB U21 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. The 14th annual double-gender age group event will be held from July 22 to 27 in Larnaka as the FIVB now has an unprecedented four age-group World Championships for beach volleyball held annually.


While the Cyprus Volleyball Federation has hosted several FIVB Challenger and Satellite events, this will be just the second event held in Larnaka as the city presented the 2012 FIVB U19 World Championships which were won by a men’s tandem from Poland and a women’s duo from Lithuania.

Larnaka is the third largest city on the southern coast of Cyprus behind Nicosia and Limassol. It has a population of 72,000 and is the island's second largest commercial port and an important tourist resort. The island's largest airport, Larnaka International Airport is located on the outskirts of the city to the south. The city is well known for its picturesque seafront, which includes rows of palm trees. Larnaka Marina is one of the four official entry points, by sea, to Cyprus.

The age-group FIVB World Championships have historically seen many of the young stars of today building their experience level to advance up the ladder in international competition. This year’s 2014 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour for professional athletes will include 10 FIVB Grand Slam events, a new FIVB Grand Slam Final and at least nine FIVB Beach Volleyball Open events.

The format of all the FIVB Beach Volleyball international tournaments – whether pro or age group FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, FIVB Beach Volleyball Grand Slam or FIVB Beach Volleyball Open – are the same, featuring pool play followed by single elimination knockout rounds.

Horse Leisure Club-Larnaca

Ride, relax and make friends at Horse Leisure Club.

This is a well established family run horse farm, with a superb safety and revisitation record. Whether you are just starting out, and a little nervous, or vice versa you are an experienced rider, we would always have the horse and the ride for you. All rides include riding tips from our trained and friendly staff, and you would surely enjoy either spectacular views or maybe just a lesson in our arenas!

We have experienced and professional riding instructors and our main priorities are your enjoyment and safety as well as the achievement of your riding ambitions. In addition to this we have excellent livery facilities for those with their own horses.

Contact:99 673768
Horse Leisure Club at Larnaca New Airport Area

www.cyprus-horseriding.com

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

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