Magazine L.E.A.D ONLINE May 2021 UPDATE

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CONTENTS L.E.A.D INFORMATION ART | CRAFT PUBLISHER Art Classes........................................................ SyMedia Mosaics............................................................ EDITOR Front cover BODY | MIND | WELLNESS Jill Yvonne Mitra-Copley photograph HEALING [email protected] by Teri Reilly Janine Ashworth Audiologists & Speech Therapist................... [email protected] Beauty, Nails & Massage............................ 14 Fitness, Yoga & Pilates................................ 15 DTP & DESIGN Hair.................................................................... Janine Ashworth Health, Holistic & Eco Friendly................... 16 [email protected] Physiotherapy.................................................. Therapy & Mentoring...................................... ADVERTISING BUSINESS Jill Yvonne Mitra-Copley - [email protected] Janine Ashworth - [email protected] Accountants................................................... Attorneys, Legal............................................. DISTRIBUTION Computers & Internet................................ 19 ON-LINE VARIOUS PLATFORMS ON FACEBOOK Design, Photography & Print..................... 17 Insurance.................................................... 19 PRINTED COPY EVERY 6 MONTHS - TV Provider.................................................. 20 VARIOUS OUTLETS IN AND AROUND Shipping...................................................... 20 THE LIMESSOL AREAS - HOTELS, HAIR SALONS, BAKERIES ETC. CHILDREN For now we are offering Education & Schools................................... 20 FREE ON-LINE ADVERTISING Extra murals - Music..................................... 21 We would like this book to become Outdoor activites........................................ 22 the go to guide for all services. Swimming..................................................... 21 With your support we can make this Parties............................................................... happen over time - Siga Siga. Tutors................................................................. When we start charging EVENTS & PARTIES for advertising - A percentage of any sales will be donated to the Animal Hiring of equipment..................................... 28 Sancturies of Cyprus & Charities Venues.......................................................... 28 to assist with local development & rescue and rehoming of animals. GARDEN POOLS | WATER Garden & Landscaping.................................. Pools............................................................... 25 Solar................................................................... Tree felling..................................................... 25 Water................................................................. 2

CONTENTS HOME | BUILDING REAL ESTATE | PROPERTY RENOVATIONS ACCOMMODATION Architects.......................................................... Holiday rentals.................................................. Building.............................................................. Hotels................................................................. Curtains & Blinds............................................... Property FInance.............................................. Decking, Fencing & Woodwork..................... Property Management................................... Electrical............................................................ Property, Sales & Rentals................................. Glass, Mirrors, Showers..................................... Interiors, Flooring & Framery............................ RESTAURANTS | PUBS | COFFEE Painting............................................................. FOOD | WINE Plumbing........................................................... Steelwork & Welding........................................ Catering & Cakes........................................ 27 Stonework & Paving......................................... Honey................................................................ Waterproofing & Roofing................................ Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Pubs............. 27 Supermarkets.................................................... HOME - SERVICES SHOPPING | CLOTHING Air conditioning............................................... JEWELLERY Appliance Repairs.......................................... Carpets, Upholstery & Cleaning................24 Accessories & Clothing.................................... Eco Products................................................22 Furniture............................................................. Gas................................................................... Jewellery........................................................... Keys & Shoe Repairs........................................ Laundry........................................................23 SPORTS | OUTDOORS Movers.............................................................. Organising........................................................ Outdoor Activities........................................ 28 Pool Maintenance......................................25 Sewing.............................................................. TRAINING Tailor.................................................................. On-Line......................................................... 20 MEDICAL | DENTAL OPTOMETRIST Dental & Orthodontist.................................. 5 Doctors Rooms.............................................. 5 Optometrist...................................................... Pharmacies...................................................... Hospitals......................................................... 5 PETS | SANCTURIES | VETS VEHICLE | MAINTENANCE PETROL | TRANSPORT Grooming.......................................................... Pets & Pet Products.......................................... Car Hire............................................................. Training.............................................................. Driving Lessons.................................................. Treatment.......................................................... Maintenance................................................ 29 Vets.................................................................... Petrol Stations................................................... Transport & Taxi............................................ 29 L.E.A.D DIRECTORY 2021 Issue No. 01 3

EMERGENCY NUMBERS - L.E.A.D EMERGENCY & USEFUL NUMBERS AMBULANCE...............................................................................................................112 POLICE.........................................................................................................................112 FIRE SERVICE................................................................................................................112 POLICE LIMASSOL............................................................................................25 805050 24/7 PHARMACY.............................................................................................90 901415 BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION............................................................................22 861100 COVID 19 TESTING - NIPD...............................................................................22 266888 ELECTRICAL FAULTS..................................................................................................1800 EMERGENCY CAR / MOTORBIKE RECOVERY RescueLine......................................................................................................22 4466 00 EMERGENCY DENTIST Kokkinos Pediatric & Orthodontic Dentistry.................................................25 582144 FOREST FIRES REPORT................................................................................................1407 LIMASSOL MAIN POST OFFICE.................................................... 80002000 / 25 802254 To send packages to UK.................https://www.cypruspost.post/en/shipping-tool NARCOTICS & POISONING CENTER FOR DRUGS AND POISONING..........................................................90 901401 PAREKKLISHA COMMUNITY BOARD...............................................................25 635151 SEWAGE BOARD LIMASSOL....................................................... 25 881743 / 25 881740 SNAKE CATCHER Snake Emergency - THE SNAKE MAN Yiannis ............................................991 07591 VETS 24 / 7 Animal Health Veterinary Clinic Emergency Number (after 8pm) ..........99 232023 Clinic number (working hours) ......................................................................25 583334 Small Animal Hospital.....................................................................................99 664080 VET HEALTH CLINIC - Parakklesia - Dr Stelios.................................................997 67474 CHURCHES PAREKKLISHA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH................................................. 99 624828 ST BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH.............................................................. 25 362713 ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRA FRANCISCAN CHURCH............................. 25 362946 FUNERAL SERVICES - ARCHANGEL FUNERAL SERVICE................................ 25 748181 CLUBS BRITISH LIONS CLUB....................................................................................... 99 812393 4

EMERGENCY NUMBERS - L.E.A.D DENTIST | DOCTORS Dr. Costas Shamtanis, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Gesy doctor, for Spine and Brain problems. opposite Poseidonia hotel. ................................. Tel: 25222590 (GESY Registered)............................................................................... Mobil: 99 680190 Dr. Christos Ficardos (www.cyprusmedcarepro.com)................................25574800 Dr. Christos Patsalides - Orthopedic Surgery................................................25 364109 Iliaktida Peadiatric & Adolescent CLINIC....................................................25 720200 Dr. Demetris Nicolaides - General Practitioner/Family Doctor................25 580 002 Dr. Duretta Christodoulou..............................................................................25 634474 Dr. Eta Mitova - DENTIST..................................................................................25 636936 Dr. Panagiotis Medical Practice GP - GeSY.................................................25 574800 Dr. Maria Economou - DENTIST......................................................................25 634350 Dr. Savvas Christou - Ophthalmologist........................................................99 35 8093 HOSPITALS AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER LIMASSOL..................................................... 25 859359 ECONOMOU MEDICAL CENTER.................................................................... 25 357607 GALINOS MEDICAL CENTRE.......................................................................... 25 381012 GENESIS FERTILITY CLINIC............................................................................... 25 878727 GERMAN ONCOLOGY CENTER.................................................................... 25 208000 LIMASSOL CARDIOLOGY CENTRE................................................................. 25 339938 LIMASSOL GENERAL HOSPITAL...................................................................... 25 801100 MEDITERRANEAN HOSPITAL OF CYPRUS ...................................................... 25 200000 PANTAZIS CLINIC............................................................................................. 25 353030 PANTHEO EYE CENTRE.................................................................................... 25 735353 PETROVICH MEDICAL CENTER....................................................................... 25 343833 ST. PETER AND PAUL’S PRIVATE HOSPITAL.................................................... 25 735333 YGIA POLYCLINIC PRIVATE HOSPITAL........................................................... 25 884600 PORT AUTHORITIES LIMASSOL........................................................................................................ 26 946840 AIRPORTS AIRPORT BUS SERVICE.................................................................................. 25 354050 FLIGHT INFORMATION.................................................................................. 77 778833 LARNACA...................................................................................................... 24 643000 PAPHOS......................................................................................................... 26 422833 L.E.A.D DIRECTORY 2021 Issue No. 01 5

EMERGENCY NUMBERS - L.E.A.D EMERGENCY DOG & CAT SANCTURIES ARGOS ANIMAL SANCTUARY ....................................................................... 99 326045 CYPRUS CATS.................................................................................................. 96 563509 GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE CYPRUS - GSDRC.......................................... 99 716876 HOPE FOR THE STRAYS RESCUE CYPRUS....................................................... 97 814476 MALCOLM CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY........................................................ 25 952622 POUND DOGS FOR ADOPTION LIMASSOL, CYPRUS................................... 99 290957 SIRIUS DOG SANCTUARY................................................................................ 97 780779 WILLIAM’S SAFE SHELTER HOUSE..................................................................FACEBOOK EMERGENCY - POISON ALERT Report ALL poison found and eaten to Police and Game wardens. • Nicosia District: ........................................................................................... 99 445697 • Larnaca / Famagusta Districts: ................................................................ 99 634325 • Limassol District: 9......................................................................94 45728 / 99 628338 • Paphos District: ........................................................................................... 99 445679 6

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USEFUL INFORMATION - L.E.A.D Lets make Cyprus Green is a non-profit organisation on a mission to spread awareness to the public about the negative human impact on the planet, in particular the harm caused by excessive and improper disposal of waste, and the use of plastic. We take action to encourage both residents and visitors to the island to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle by “going green”. When you “go green” you gain knowledge and adopt new habits that lead to environmentally friendly & ecologically responsible choices in ways of living. This will help to protect the environment and sustain its natural resources. And the biggest part of this effort is you – the committed, caring people who are adopting the ‘go green’ movement by eschewing the use of harmful plastic and reducing waste. Come join us, and together, we can make our island – and the planet – a greener, better place! DUMP ZONE TIMES & WORKING HOURS (OCT - MARCH) PLACE MONDAY WED FRIDAY SAT Parekklisia 08:00 - 12:00 08:00 - 15:00 08:00 - 12:00 08:00 - 14:00 Fasoula 08:00 - 12:00 08:00 - 15:00 08:00 - 12:00 08:00 - 14:00 Kolossi 08:00 - 12:00 08:00 - 15:00 08:00 - 12:00 08:00 - 14:00 Avidou 09:00 - 15:00 09:00 - 14:00 DUMP ZONE TIMES & WORKING HOURS (APRIL - SEPT) PLACE MONDAY WED FRIDAY SAT Parekklisia 08:00 - 14:00 08:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 14:00 08:00 - 15:00 Fasoula 08:00 - 14:00 08:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 14:00 08:00 - 15:00 Kolossi 08:00 - 14:00 08:00 - 17:00 08:00 - 14:00 08:00 - 15:00 Avidou 09:00 - 17:00 09:00 - 15:00 8

COMMUNITY - L.E.A.D TICK SEASON WHAT IS A TICK They find a host, such as your cat or dog, by ‘questing’ – waving their forelimbs in Ticks are bloodsucking parasites that can the air – at the tip of vegetation. transmit diseases to your pet. As an animal approaches, ticks transfer to them and attach themselves by biting Ticks are an increasing problem in Europe through the animal’s skin and cementing and can cause serious health issues. themselves in place. After mosquitoes, they are second in transmitting infectious disease to humans Ticks can transmit diseases to animals on and animals. which they feed. Indeed, they settle in a zone of fine skin thanks to their rostrum Ticks can: Cause irritation,Lead to an and begin to feed on blood. After 24 to abscess ,Transmit diseases such as Lyme 48 hours their blood meal fasten and they disease, which also affects humans can transmit a huge quantity of agents responsible for diseases. HOW DOES YOUR ANIMAL CATCH TICKS? So it is important to kill ticks at last 48 hours after their fixation on the animal. Wherever you live in Europe, your pet could pick up ticks. These parasites live If some abnomal symptoms arise - consult not only in rural areas but in urban parks your veterinarian as soon as possible. and gardens too. L.E.A.D DIRECTORY 2021 Issue No. 01 9

COMMUNITY - L.E.A.D - OUT AND ABOUT AMATHUS RUINS - Archaeological site with the ruins of an ancient royal city, with temples, baths & a necropolis is one of the oldest cities of Cyprus, formed somewhere in the year 1100 BC. Some of its impressive remains can be seen today on the southern coast in front of Agios Tychonas, about 24 miles (39 km) west of Larnaca and 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Limassol. Its ancient cult sanctuary of Aphrodite was the second most important in Cyprus, her homeland, after Paphos. Based on mythology, legendary founders of the city were the kings of Cinyras, who called the city after his mother Amatai. Also, according to legend, it was here that Theseus left the pregnant Arianda. For centuries Neapolis was conquered by a number of invaders, including Persians, Ptolemies, Romans and Byzantines. At the end of its long history the city was destroyed and abandoned in the 7th century as a result of Arab incursions. In the course of excavations on the site of the ancient city was discovered historical sites, including the ruins of the upper part (the Acropolis of Amathus) and lower cities. Many of the finds discovered during archaeological excavations were transferred to the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia and the district archaeological Museum in Limassol. Some objects were sent to the British Museum and the Louvre Museum. This served as a natural fortress and observatory. A temple was built there and it became a place of worship of Aphrodite. 10

COMMUNITY - L.E.A.D - OUT AND ABOUT At the top of the hill, there were two giant vases decorating the entrance of the temple of Aphrodite at the Acropolis. These dates back to the 6th century BC. They are 1.85 meters high and weigh 14 tons. It was used for the storage of the must of grapes, where it took the wine after it was fermented. Opening hours: Winter hours (16/9 - 15/4) | Monday-Sunday: 8.15 - 17.15 Summer hours (16/4 - 15/9) | Monday-Sunday: 8.15 - 19.45 Ticket price € 2,50 Nearby attractions Parekklesia Village & Hadjantonas Winery The earliest domesticated cat in the world was discovered by French archaeologists in a tomb in Parekklisia. At the centre of the village there are taverns where all can enjoy quality Cypriot food and just outside the village there is the Hadjiantonas Winery. The Hadjiantonas Winery is located at the Parekklisia village in east Limassol region Mr Theodoros Hadjiantonas started making Parekklisia is a village located in the Limassol District, northeast of Agios Tychonas and ancient Amathounta. Two of the most important religious monuments of the village are the church of Timios Stavros of byzantine origin and the church of Archangel Michael (17th century). A coastal village, it was first inhabited in the wines commercially 2004. The winery owns 7 Early Aceramic Neolithic Period arout 8200 hectares of vineyards and produces 70,000 B.C. in the site named “Shillourokambos.” bottles annually of nine different wines of Excavations showed that the settlements in which five has won several awards since it’s Parekklisia are the oldest, so far to be found establishment. in Cyprus (older than Choirokitia). L.E.A.D DIRECTORY 2021 Issue No. 01 11

BODY | MIND | WELLNESS | HEALING BEAUTYBE|ANUATYIL|S N| AMILASSSAGE JILL’S BEAUTY BLOG SUMMER DAYS ARE Jill bodies. A properly balanced diet with NEARLY HERE.... plenty of water will help to nourish and hydrate the skin. Water helps break Summer in Cyprus is approaching down the toxins within us that may and that means that people will cause dry skin and acne. be spending more and more time outdoors to enjoy the warm weather. In order to make sure that you’re keeping your skin healthy and hydrated. Here are a few number 1 tips for you to consider.. HYDRATING Always be conscious about what you put into your body Good skin care begins with what we put into our 12

BODY | MIND | WELLNESS | HEALING BEAUTY | NAILS | MASSAGE FACIALS 13 are a great way to invigorate the skin Treating yourself to a facial every now and then can improve your complexion and create a more youthful appearance. This is because facials and other treatments help bring nutrients to the skins underlying layers and reduce pore visibility through massaging manipulations. EXFOLIATE and keep your skin hydrated Because your skin cells shed it is extremely important to exfoliate 2-3 times a week. No matter how much lotion you use, you’re never going to have glowing skin if you don’t. This can be done in the shower by gently rubbing your exfoliator in circular motions on your entire body. Be sure to apply moisturizer immediately after to keep your skin soft. L.E.A.D DIRECTORY 2021 Issue No. 01

BODY | MIND | WELLNESS | HEALING BEAUTYBE|ANUATYIL|S N| AMILASSSAGE NAIL CARE Helping your polish last! Rub nail polish remover on your nails even if they don’t have polish on them this removes all oils which prevent polish from adhering properly and can prevent chipping, extra oils can sabotage a good manicure/pedicure. Base coat is everything! It is best to use a rubberized base coat. Apply 2 coats of base coat to help polish last longer. Multiple thin coats of colored polish is far better than one thick coat. One think coat leaves your manicure/pedicure vulnerable to smudges because it takes too long to dry Don’t wait too long to apply a top coat. Top coat works better if it adheres to a sticky polish layer—Don’t forget to run the brush along the free edge at the tip of the nail this will seal in the color and prevent chipping. SWIMMING AND HAIR Magnetic Eyelashes & Magnetic Swimming and hitting the beach Eyeliner Sets are extremely common during the summer especially here in Cyprus. No damage to your natural lashes, lasts After exposure to sun rays and pool the whole day & upto 30 uses.Tel 99102417 chemicals, it is extremely important to be sure that you are taking good FIND ME ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM care of your hair. In order to provide you with some helpful tips in keeping your hair healthy, here are some tips I’d like to share with you. Tips for After Swimming, use a clarifying shampoo, this is a special shampoo made especially for cleansing build ups of chlorine and different residues that dull the hair out. Using a moisturizing shampoo and leave in conditioner until you decide to blow dry and curl your hair, will keep your hair soft and healthy 14

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CHILDREN ON-LINE TRAININGS Mindfulness can help us understand awareness practiced in mindfulness helps complex emotions and their physical children improve their ability to pay attention manifestation in our body. For example, do and in turn helps to improve their memory. you notice your heart beating faster than usual or a tightness in your chest or sweaty All children can benefit from learning palms when you are feeling anxious? This to focus their attention, becoming less awareness helps us to understand that we reactive, and more compassionate with are not our emotions. We are separate from themselves and others. our emotions. This helps us to recognize and regulate our emotions. For children, • IMPROVES ATTENTION emotions can be overwhelming and all- • IMPROVES SELF-REGULATION consuming at times. Mindfulness gives • DEVELOPS LIFE SKILLS a child the space needed to respond consciously to a challenging situation Kids who practice yoga, meditation and instead of simply reacting automatically. mindfulness build skills of attention, self awareness, self management leading to Mindfulness is a very effective response more responsible decision making and pro to stress and enhances our “executive social behavior, these kids are, in general, function”. This is the neurological process happier, more resilient children. They used to make decisions, manage time, have a solid sense of self and are more organize tasks and set priorities. Mindfulness connected to, and respectful of, others improves clarity of thought and the ability and the world around them. The result? to make better decisions. The focused Kinder, more compassionate kids. 20

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COMMUNITY - L.E.A.D PLAN YOUR MONTH First of all, Taurus - happy birthday. I wish you AHEAD BY READING wonderful gifts and, most importantly, an understanding that change is inevitable. WHAT MAY HOLDS May you enjoy discovering them. FOR ALL OF US Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius will be influenced this month and they need to be MAY THE FORCE BE especially careful. Uranus has been visiting Taurus for a long time, but in May several WITH YOU planets are gathering here at once: Sun, Venus and Mercury. This means that our feelings of thought and desire become vivid and unpredictable may want to drastically change everything, sort out the relationship, move house, and do all this without dwelling on the consequences or how other people may react. With Venus also in Taurus you will want to indulge yourself in your pleasures more than usual. Think about what you can boldly take from life, while asking yourself a question, does it benefit me, and does it harm others? There will be many poignant moments - Let’s highlight the main ones. On May 1, the Sun is combined with Uranus on this day, some of you will really want to defend your own opinion no matter what. May brings us many changes and a chaotic The BLACK MOON also has a strong eclipse. This is amplified when lover planet influence on 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd of May, so Venus also enters Gemini on Saturday 5th. beware on these days as there could be An exciting and fateful month awaits us all. distorted information, errors are possible But firstly I need to mention the four signs and a careless word can be costly. that will fall under the influence of Uranus are Taurus, Scorpio, Leo & Aquarius. May 4th - May the fouth be with you (grin) 32

COMMUNITY - L.E.A.D On May 6 th Pluto may upset the hormonal system in woman. Control your state of mind. Finish the things you have wanted to complete for a long time. On May 7, be mindful of your body and the intake of medicine, alcohol etc. On May 11, the new moon is associated Yana has been practicing Astrology with Uranus. Use the new moon in grounded for over 30 years. She came to Cyprus Taurus on this day to set intentions. What 20 years ago as a DJ on Russian Wave do you want in the months ahead? Write Radio, and now is following her passion it down, because when the lucky planet for astrology. Yana will be writing monthly Jupiter enters Pisces on Thursday, May 13, for the magazine but also offers personal dreams manifest into reality.  readings. Most likely, many will have questions about real estate, family relations, moving. So lay the right foundations but remember that you are not immune to unexpected turns. Try to outline plans, start new businesses, sign contracts in the first week after the new moon. From May 20, the influence of the lunar eclipse will start to be felt, the eclipse will take place on the same day as the full moon (May 26). And thus, the corridor of eclipses until the next Solar eclipse which will be June 10. During this time, events that have been planned will then be difficult or impossible to change. Make sure you have everything done that you need to do by the end of May as the Mercury retrograde start from June 1 to 25. So to sum it up, be open, be ready for any changes. May is a month for updates. But frankly, after all you have been through this year, you can handle it. See you in June! L.E.A.D DIRECTORY 2021 Issue No. 01 33

COMMUNITY - L.E.A.D Hello Summer Summer is here and the poppies are out. University of Georgia when she read A poppy is a simple flower with vibrant red McCrae’s poem, which led to her write one petals and a black center (or sometimes is response called “We Shall Keep Faith”. a pale yellow center with a black ring) – To further her sign of faith and remember nothing too special about that is there? But the losses of Flanders Field, she vowed to there is so much more to these simple little always wear a red poppy. First only she blossoms. wore a poppy, then her whole department, then they began selling countrywide to Most commonly, poppies have help raise money for veterans. After many been separated into two groups the years, Michael’s vow became a global “Remembrance Poppy” and the “Opium symbol of remembrance and now – more Poppy”. than a century later - every November 11 millions of people wear a fabric poppy The Remembrance Poppy to commemorate the anniversary of the The remembrance poppy is a flower that armistice. symbolizes the First World War. This special connection between the flower and war When delving deeper, one can also see came from a poem written by a brigade that poppies also symbolize eternal sleep surgeon in the war who was impacted at and peace after death, which makes their the sight of these bright red flowers growing presence in the Flanders Field even more on a muddy and gruesome battlefield. mournful and powerful. Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae was The Opium Poppy witness to the carnage of the Second Battle The earliest reference to opium growth of Ypres and wrote his poem “In Flanders is in 3,400 BCE where the opium poppy Field” – in which he becomes a voice for was cultivated by Sumerians in lower the fallen soldiers that were buried beneath Mesopotamia and referred to as the Hul the poppies. Gil, or “joy plant”. This plant then traveled from the Sumerians to the Assyrians and Moina Michael was a professor at the then the Egyptians – who created pottery 34

COMMUNITY - L.E.A.D “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae together for centuries before becoming In Flanders fields the poppies blow the catalyst to the Opium Wars in the Between the crosses, row on row, mid-1800s in China. The Opium Wars didn’t That mark our place; and in the sky have much significance to the modern world but did increase the immigration rate The larks, still bravely singing, fly of Chinese to the West. Scarce heard amid the guns below. Modern Uses We are the Dead. Short days ago The opium poppy is modernly used for We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, morphine and other medicinal uses – Loved and were loved, and now we lie though it is also common for scientists to forgo the plant and create the medicines In Flanders fields. in laboratories from chemicals to prevent the risk of contaminated poppies creating Take up our quarrel with the foe: contaminated medicines. To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. It is important to note that it requires very concentrated amounts and the proper If ye break faith with us who die equipment for poppies to become We shall not sleep, though poppies medicinal so using poppy seeds at home for flavoring is by no means the same. grow In Flanders fields. Poppy seeds are actually very healthy and tasty additions to breads, cakes and other baked goods. Written below is a mouth- watering recipe for you to try: See page 40 - Lucy Brownless ”We Shall Keep Faith” by Moina Michael Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields, Sleep sweet - to rise anew! We caught the torch you threw And holding high, we keep the Faith With All who died. FLANDERS FIELD We cherish, too, the poppy red That grows on fields where valor led; and jewelry that has been found in the modern time with poppies on them as well It seems to signal to the skies as trace amounts of opium. As people That blood of heroes never dies, learned of the power of opium, the demand increased dramatically. But lends a lustre to the red Of the flower that blooms above the It traveled along the Silk Road, a trade route that connected East and West dead In Flanders Fields. And now the Torch and Poppy Red We wear in honor of our dead. Fear not that ye have died for naught; We’ll teach the lesson that ye wroughtIn Flanders Fields. L.E.A.D DIRECTORY 2021 Issue No. 01 35

Cyprus Some Facts for you: Capital City Nicosia 371 Species of birds can be seen on the island of Cyprus. Most are migration birds and are seen during spring and autumn. Cyprus Cat ISLAND OF LOVE Legend says the Greek The Cyprus cat is a land-race Goddess of Love Aphrodite of the domestic cat believed to was born in Cyprus be descended from cats of Egypt or Palestine brought to Cyprus by St. Helen to rid the island of snakes and vermin. 36

1 203 808 9251 km2 Population Approx Impressive Size Mount Olympus Cyprus is the third largest Olympus of Chionistra at 1952 meters - the highest point in island in the mediterranean Cyprus. It is located in the troodos mountains. Cyprus Mouflon This type of mouflon the “Ovis Orientalis Ophion” is unique to Cyprus and found only within the mountainous state forest of Paphos. It is believed to be descended from wild sheep brought over to the island from Asia by the prehistoric people who lived here around 9000-8000 B.C L.E.A.D DIRECTORY 2021 Issue No. 01 37

Poppy Seed Bread Ingredients For the bread: • 3 Cups all-purpose flour • 1 ½ teaspoons salt • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder • 3 Large eggs • 1 ½ cups milk • 1 ⅛ cups vegetable oil • 2 ¼ cups sugar • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract • 1 ½ teaspoons butter extract/flavoring For the glaze: • 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds • ¾ cup granulated sugar • ¼ cup orange juice • ½ teaspoon almond extract Instructions • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract • ½ teaspoon butter extract/flavoring (for bread) 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2.Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans with butter, or non-stick cooking spray. 3.In bowl of stand mixer, or large bowl if using hand mixer, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. To the mixer/bowl add all of the rest of the ingredients, except poppy seeds. Mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Fold in poppy seeds. 4.Pour batter into prepared loaf pans and bake in preheated oven for one hour. (for glaze) 1.In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, sugar, almond, vanilla, and butter extracts. 2.Pour glaze evenly over warm bread. 3.Allow the bread to cool for 30 minutes before removing from the pan. 4.Optional but for best flavor, wrap the cooled glazed bread in foil and freeze for 24 hours. Then, allow the bread to come to room temperature before serving. Bread can also be served immediately after cooling. 38

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