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Hero in the Community

from Lifestyle magazine Cyprus July 2020

from Lifestyle magazine Cyprus July 2020, page 31

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Each month we’re featuring a hero in the HERO IN THE COMMUNITY Lifestyle AWARD community who has shown outstanding kindness and compassion. Angie If you would like to be featured then contact us: info@lifestylelivingcyprus.com

Savory

Lifestyle meets Angie Savory who has lived in Cyprus since 2012. She runs Fatcats mobility as well as being an avid animal rights campaigner

Tell us about your

disability business After holidaying for years here, some friends wanted to visit with their two sons who have Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy (similar to ALS), I realised how difficult travelling with a disability was and I vowed that when I moved here, after making a decision to end my Intensive Care Nursing carer in UK, that I would make a difference. I offer a unique service in Eastern Cyprus, offering short and long term *rental of disABILITY and mobility equipment, to both tourists and travellers, *a palliative care bed rental package, *sales of new and used equipment plus a *repair service i am licensed to teach first aid here, and will be aiming to start a *carers and home help service in the future.

My purpose is to encourage more people with additional needs to enjoy this beautiful island, and to assist people when they auffer accidents or lmife changing health.

You rescue dogs, how many do you have now and how many have you rescued over the years?

Currently I have 6 of my own dogs, of which only one is an original family pet from UK, the others have come to me from being abandoned or from other rescue requests, or simply dumped or tied at my home. I have 6 dogs for adoption at the moment I have rehomed an average of 5 dogs per year and they can be adopted in Cyprus after application and home check, others have gone to Los Angeles, UK, Germany. 21

EXPLORE

NATURE WALKS AROUND LARNACA

LARNACA – VOROKLINI

BEACH TRAIL The

Larnaca – Voroklini Beach

Trail takes you on a long walk of several kilometres along the beautiful coastal front of Larnaka Bay.

The permanent walking structure, was awarded an international architectural prize and runs parallel to the sea along the eastern beaches of Larnaca towards Voroklini and Pyla.

The sandy coast part of the trail is rich in seashells and tiny colourful stones, whilst the sunrise and sunset on this part of the beach are magical.

SALT LAKE NATURE

TRAIL Located west of the city centre, this 4km trail has two main starting points; the first at the

Kamares Aqueduct and the second at the salt collection plateau near the airport.

Aside from the majestic migratory birds and the interesting plant life of the area, the Goddesses

Artemis-Diana and

Aphrodite-Astarte were worshiped at the site. A sanctuary, which no longer 22 survives, existed in this area, and an elegant sculpture of Artemis - Diana was discovered here, with a copy now adorning the roundabout on Artemis Avenue. The close connection of the area with these Greek, Semetic and Roman Goddesses is mirrored in the ultra-red sunsets that can be enjoyed on the trail. This trail is also part of the European Walking Route E4.

CITY SEAFRONT WALK: FOINIKOUDES - PIALE PASHIA - MCKENZIE

Starting from Europe Square (the start of the palm tree promenade, Foinikoudes, opposite the marina) you can enjoy a seamless 5km walk along the city’s seafront pavements, firstly along the promenade then along the upgraded Piale Pashia sea walkway, all the way up to the popular hotspot of McKenzie Beach. The first – and shorter - part of the walk along the promenade reaches the Medieval Castle. Thereafter, the walk continues along Piale Pashia, which was completely remodelled

in 2014 and offers two walking paths; one on road level, partitioned with glass panels that do not obstruct the sea views, and a second lower walkway with a feeling of ‘walking on the water’. There are also ample wooden and stone pebble benches along the path. The route passes the section of road that is lined with traditional tavernas - offering fish and meat meze - and past the old Turkish Cypriot neighbourhoods.

WALKING IN TRADITIONAL

QUARTERS For a stroll with historical and cultural elements, the traditional city quarters between Agios Lazaros (Saint Lazaru) Church, the market place and the town centre’s shopping streets offer a relaxed and interesting walk that takes in many old buildings, along with an optional visit to the Pierides Museum or the Kyriazis Medical Museum. Walkers can also continue along the promenade that runs parallel to the town centre.

CYPRUS LIFESTYLE

KELLY GREENSLADE

- WHY I FELL IN LOVE WITH CYPRUS

Ayia Napa is a a beach magical place, party set you know because down at you’re here and I guarantee the famous you’ll fall in love with it Nissi Beach, before you leave. hosted by Let me start by saying that this island is addictive and so much so that I have been coming since 1997. I even married at the famous Olympic Lagoon Hotel in 2011. London’s Legends Mc Darky & Mc Fro, with local Dj Dope Boy Fingas, then Hotel It’s a cool resort for young Napa suites and old, without wanting for a sunset to use the cliche, it’s hip rooftop and happening and hasn’t party with been spoilt like other party local Dj islands like Ibiza, retaining Eli along it’s rustic charm side Old My love for all urban & old skool music encouraged me to start an Old Skool Weekender For Overs & Like Minded People - Fast forward to summer 2018 & we hosted our first Weekender. It’s more than weekend of dance, it evolved because I wanted to create something different to club 18-30’s with the chance to build a following. And of course it’s important for me to make it an annual event and support the local businesses. We did 2019 in style. We started with Skool UK Giants Firin Squad - who performed at a majority of our events, we joined Switch at the famous Club Black & White & it went down with resident host/ Dj Pav Volatile & Dj Moky. The God Father of UK Garage - Norris The Boss Windross & Kiss FM’s Master of House Dj Pioneer entertained us on the wheels of steel at Laderna Bar in the Main Square on the Saturday night & We Finished the weekend with a Boat party on Nemo Boat with the Best Of Bristol

DJ BUNJY & Mc Joe Peng hosting and shooting their latest music video for their UK URBAN/Reggae Band Laid Blak. We can’t wait to return in September for even more fun in the sun & look forward to seeing old & new faces this year to make more amazing memories in the beautiful sunshine. 23

BUSINESS

WE CONTINUOUSLY STRIVE TO BETTER SERVE OUR CLIENT FROM A REGIONAL AND GLOBAL STANDPOINT

Our firm was originally established in 1986 and since then, the Firm has experienced significant growth. With 6 members of the Board and over 50 staff working from our offices in Larnaca and Paralimni, the Firm provides premium quality professional services to a wide range of businesses ranging from the small owner-managed business to large multinational groups. We serve clients from all over the world. The Firm's specialized departments provide the following services: audit & assurance, financial advisory, business consulting and taxation. Members of the Board and staff possess considerable expertise and sound technical knowledge in their fields. This, together with the leading-edge technology applied by the Firm, enables us to provide value added service. www.kpst.com.cy

QUALITY, TRUST & EXPERTISE A COMMITMENT TO OUR CLIENTS

AUDIT & ASSURANCE | OUTSOURCING | TAXATION

Larnaca:

86, Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, Joanna Court, 2 nd Floor P.O.Box 42529, 6500 Larnaca, Cyprus Larnaca: 86, Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, Tel.: 00357 24812222, Fax: 00357 24812244 Joanna Court, 2nd Floor E-mail: larnaca@kpst.com.cy PO Box 42529, 6500 Larnaca, Cyprus Tel: 00357 24812222, Fax: 00357 24812244 Email: larnaca@kpst.com.cy

Paralimni:

58 Nikou Psara, 2 nd Floor P.O.Box 33175, 5311 Paralimni, Cyprus Tel.: 00357 23819500, Fax: 00357 23811501 Paralimni: 58 Nikou Psara, 2nd Floor, PO Box 33175, 5311 Paralimni, Cyprus E-mail: paralimni@kpst.com.cy Tel: 00357 23819500, Fax: 00357 23811501 Email: paralimni@kpst.com.cy

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SOCIAL MEDIA 7 STEPS TO

SOCIAL SUCCESS

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