Jake arrives

News reaches us from the UK of an addition to the family. Congratulations to the proud parents, Natasha and Leo on the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Jake.

Best wishes to Roy and Janet on becoming Great Grandparents.

Mandy visits Birmingham

Leaving Larnaca's newly opened international airport, Mandy flew in to Birmingham (UK) to visit her family. First stop was a visit her mum and to catch up on allthe News.   Mandy's next stop was to see her Brother, Roy and his wife Janet, then she hit the shops !

The Horse and Jockey pub was the venue for a family get together and it just happened to be kareoke night, the star of the evening was young Jade who got a standing ovation for her singing.

Lilet held her birthday Party at the Fantasia club in Paphos, a great turnout of Family, friends and workmates helped the birthday girl celebrate the night.

The crowd were suprised at a certain Brummie's version of "Build me up buttercup" on the Kareoke.

For this years's Bonfire night we went down to the beach at Episkopi,there was a huge turnout for this annual event. A military band played a selection of well known tunes as the kids danced around withtheir "glow in the dark" bracelets.

The Hot dog stand did a roaring trade (as well as the bar) as the large bonfire with its traditional Guy Fawkes effigies was set alight. Then the main part of the evening began as a superb firework display lit up the night time sky.

Twins at Craven Cottage

Robin and Johan took a trip to London to see their first premiership football match. They went to Craven cottage to see Fulham beat Liverpool 3-1

Haloween

The Island of Cyprus has been hit this week by heavy rain, winds and huge electrical storms

Halloween was celebrated in  various ways by our friends and family.

In Wales, Adam & Lisa, went for the Traditional way at a masked party with the  pints of cider ...a very old Cardiff  Halloween tradition !

Meanwhile in Birmingham UK, Halloween was celebrated in different ways, Jade, James and Family entered into the spirit with some snazzy costumes.

and over the Aston Villa side of the City, Two little boys make their own fun .

News reaches us from the UK that Birmingham has produced its first Super Hero....... Brumbo !

Be afraid, be VERY afraid.

Lock up your daughters People of Birmingham.

Steve's Sisters arrive and a Visit to Nicosia

Steve's Sisters, Pauline and Linda arived from Birmingham, UK for a weeks holiday on the island. We took them down to the village square to enjoy "Cyprus night."

The "Milk Tray" man was on fine form on the dance floor.

The PRA club organised a bus trip upto Nicosia. We took the oppotunity to cross over the newly opened border that leads into the Turkish occupied area of Northern Cyprus.

Crossing back to the Southern side of the border we went upto the Observatory on top of the Debenhams building for a birds eye view of the city.

Mandy and Brian farewell Party

Our friends, Mandy and Brian have decided to return to live in the UK, so they held a farewell party at the 1911 club. A large number of friends from Pissouri turned out to wish them well.

After a morning snorkelling at Pissouri bay, Mary and Steve invited us all around for an afternoon BBQ and to wish Lisa and Adam….. Bon voyage.

Stevie D at Mandria

A group of 12 of us from Pissouri drove down to the village of Mandria, our first stop was to the local fish and chip restaurant for dinner, we then headed down to the Mandria beach bar.

There was a good crowd down at the bar to watch local singer "Stevie D" perform a selection of classic songs with her powerful voice.

Lisa and Adam arrive in Cyprus

Lisa and Adam flew in from Cardiff (UK) for a weeks holiday in Cyprus, they landed at Paphos airport in the middle of large electrical storm, thankfully by the following morning the skies had cleared and we drove over to Kyrena beach, enjoyed a good lunch and made a silly “Benny hill” video on the beach, due for release in December.

We went down to Pissouri Square to see the weekly “Cyprus night” show, a good night was had by all, but we won’t mention the Balcony incident…You know who you are !

Our friends, Jan and Alun announced their engagement. Alun proposed at Aphrodite’s rock. We wish them every happiness.

The local church (St. Andrews) celebrated its anniversary, the village square of Pissouri was packed with various stalls selling a variety of goods and the Naval band marched through the village streets followed by religious icons.

Dawn's 40th Birthday

Dawn celebrated her 40th birthday with a bash that was held in Birmingham (UK.) Word reaches us that family and friends had a great night out.

Zouvenia at Pachna

We took the short drive up to the village of Pachna for Sunday lunch at Linos Tavern. Lunch was served on a vine-covered terrace with great views of the valley that sweeps down to the sea.

After the lunch the owner brought us a bottle of the local zouvenia, strong stuff that is drunk with raisins.

Book Launch and Shelley

Val and Giles were kind enough to invite us to their birthday party, the event was held in their garden that has outstanding views over the Akratiri headland.

A superb hot buffet was served and live music helped the party go with a swing.

Mandy's niece, Shelley, along with Chloe and Alfie flew in from Birmingham, UK for a weeks holiday in the Coral Bay area of Cyprus.