TALA
NEWSLETTER June 2014
SAPA
I don’t have anything to update you on for the time
being. SAPA appear determined to
include Tala in the scheme [even to the extent of suggesting excluding parts of
the village from the mains sewerage installation, but making everybody pay,
even those excluded!]. What has come to
light is that Cyprus has been given until 2025 to complete their sewerage
installations by the European Union and we remain excluded until the end of
2016. We continue to press the case
for our total exclusion and I will keep you posted.
NATURE PATH
We are currently looking at various proposals so that we can
finalise the project and apply for EU funding.
NEW CEMETERY
I regret to advise that our application to have a cemetery on
the proposed land has been rejected by the Ministry of Agriculture on the basis
that the land in question is in an agricultural area.
I am trying to gain access to the Minister of Agriculture to
try and have this decision reversed.
We have also looked at coming to an arrangement with another
cemetery in the area, whereby Tala expats would be able to be interred at a
special rate. Unfortunately, the
‘special rate’ they were looking for was very expensive so talks have come to a
halt!
LOCAL IPT – NOW DUE FOR
PAYMENT
[Not to be confused with the similarly named
tax which is paid to the tax authorities in Paphos]
Anyone who has their title deeds is now due to pay this
local tax at the Council Office. Demand
notices are not currently issued and it is the responsibility of every property
owner to settle their accounts. The
amount payable is set annually by the Community Board up to a ceiling of 1% of
the 1980 based valuation as recorded on individual title deeds. Those who, through choice or necessity, have
yet to have their house cost included on their title deeds, only pay on the
value of the land they hold title to.
It is hoped that with the new computer system reminders will
be issued in the future.
GOVERNMENT COLLECTED
IPT
This is the tax that until last year was only payable by
those whose property in 1980 was valued in excess of €178,600. At the time of writing, central Government
is looking to overhaul property taxes generally, but has said that as they have
now identified many properties that were not included in the tax last year,
everyone will pay less this year.
Government hopes to advise what the rate of taxation will be shortly [if
you remember the date for payment in 2013 was changed numerous times and was
eventually by early November!]
FIRE HAZARD
Could I ask that everyone be on alert for fires. Due to the very dry winter, the Fire Office
have warned us that the risk of fires is likely to start earlier this
summer. As in previous years, the ‘fire
watch staff’ will patrol around Tala so that they are immediately available
should a fire break out and also to act as a deterrent to arsonists. Should you spot any sign of fire, please ring
Daniel on 99 699125 or Nikos on 99 630613 for immediate attention.
REFUSE COLLECTION
Tala, works with the councils at Emba, Chloraka and
Kissonerga regarding refuse collection.
We have recently put the refuse collection service out to tender and, as
a result, the service is with a new supplier from 1st June. Collection dates for Tala will remain unaltered,
ie Monday and Thursday.
DOG LICENCES
If you have a dog, please remember that the licence fee is
payable annually. Currently no reminders
are issued.
Dog owners are required by law to:
- - register the dog – failure can incur a heavy
fine
- - microchip the dog – again failure can incur a
heavy fine
- - take the registration certificate and health
book to the council office to obtain their dog licence.
- - display a sign on their gate to indicate that
there is a dog on the premises
GARDEN WASTE SITE
This is just a reminder that if you have garden waste to
dispose of you should contact the council office and make arrangements for the
site to be opened for you, or to collect the key from the council office.
COUNCIL WEBSITE &
BLOGSPOT
You can access the council website on www.thevillagexpress.com
– click on the Union Jack and type in Tala for the relevant information.
There is also talanews.blogspot.com where you can subscribe
if you wish to be notified of updates – at the top right hand corner you will
see Follow by email – type in your email address and press submit and you will
be notified when anything new is added to the site. From this site you can also reserve tickets
for the various shows at the amphitheatre and pay and collect tickets on the
door on the night.
EXERCISE CLASS FOR
PEOPLE WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
Cyprus Sport Organisation would like to run a programme of
exercises for people with the above [cervical syndrome, spine problems, problems
with joints, ie shoulder, elbow and/or knee].
All classes will be taught by a trainer qualified in rehabilitation and
special orthopaedic and muscular disorders.
The purpose of the programme is to provide general
improvement, immediate or gradual restoration of one of the cited conditions,
reduction in pain and psychological improvement.
Classes would start in September, but if you are interested
you are asked to complete the attached form and return this to the council
office. It is intended that classes
will be held twice a week, after 5.30pm but we need to see how much interest
there is. Registering an interest does
not commit you to attending, but please let us know now if the classes are of
interest to you. If you are overseas
but wish to register an interest, the form can be completed, scanned and
emailed to Cathi on toffee@primehome.com.
Participation fees would be €15 per month, or €45 per
quarter [September to December, January to April] reducing to €25 for the third
segment of May and June. Those over
the age of 63 can join the programme free of charge by presenting their ID
card.If you have questions on the scheme, please contact the
Cyprus Sports Organisation between 0800 and 1300 on 26 936937. Alternatively, the head teacher, Mr Renos
Georgiou, can be contacted on 99 211900.
BINGO
The Football Club are organising bingo in the square, every
Wednesday at 8pm. All are welcome.
AMPHITHEATRE EVENTS
JUNE
14 – Ian G With Strings Attached – octet playing popular
music, eg Beatles, ELO, Dire Straits, Metallica, etc. Tickets €10.
15, 16, 17 & 19 – Greek comedy. Tickets €15 for two persons. Starts 8.30pm.
18 – Barrie Rowe – from Glen Miller to Motown . Tickets €10.
20 & 22 – Rod
Stewart tribute – back from the UK by popular demand. Tickets €12.50.
25 – Music tribute to
Greek cinema. Tickets €7.00.
27 & 28 – ‘Moon
Dust’ classic and modern dancing by School of Arts. Tickets €10 for adults, or €5 for
children. Starts 7.30pm.
29 - Charity Dancing
Festival from Aphrodite, Geroskipou.
Tickets €5.
JULY
11 & 14 - Bee Gees tribute from the UK – tickets €12.50.
18 - Greek theatre.
Tickets €8. Starts 8.30pm.
25 - Greek theatre.
Tickets €8. Starts 8.30pm.
26 - Roxy Music/Bryan
Ferry tribute direct from the UK,
together with Karen Kendall Covers.
Tickets €12.50 available shortly.
AUGUST
3 - Greek music and dance by Aenaon. Tickets €15 for 2 persons. Starts 8.30pm .
7 - Greek theatre. Tickets €15 for 2 persons. Starts 8.30pm.
8 - Simon &
Garfunkel tribute from UK. Tickets €12.50 available shortly.
12 – Greek theatre.
Entrance €5
29 - Papageorghiou String Quartet putting a classical spin
on modern music . Tickets €10 available
shortly.
31 - Andreas Artemis – Greek music. Tickets €10.
SEPTEMBER
5 & 7 - Sister Act and Supremes Motown Magic direct from
the UK. Tickets €12.50 available
shortly.
18 - Classical concert by the Cyprus Symphony
Orchestra. More information available in
due course.
19, 24 & 27 - Jersey Boys – back by popular demand. Tickets €12.50 available shortly.
OCTOBER
4 - Cliff Richard and
the Shadows from the UK. Tickets €12.50 available
shortly. Show will start at 7.30pm.
Amphitheatre shows – tickets can be pre-booked with Cathi on
toffee@primehome.com
or via talanews.blogspot – click on Book tickets on the header. Tickets also available from SoEasy Kiosk in
Stephanie.
Start times of shows – doors open 7pm and shows start 8pm
unless shown otherwise.
Next newsletter 15 September
Areti Pieridou
CYPRUS SPORT
ORGANISATION
WITHIN THE PROGRAMME
‘SPORTS FOR ALL’
EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
[Cervical syndrome, spine problem, problems at joints –
shoulder – elbow – knee]
Cyprus Sports Organisation would like to inform you that
within the programme ‘Sports for All’ it will be running the programme
‘Exercise for people with musculoskeletal disorders’, which will be taught by a
trainer qualified in rehabilitation and special orthopaedic and muscular
disorders.
PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAMME
-
Generally to improve the problem
-
Immediate or gradual restoration of one of the
above cited conditions
-
The improvement of psychology
-
Reducing pain
The above programme will begin in Tala village and it will
be held at a place which will be agreed, on days and times also to be
agreed. The days and times will be
advised as soon as the required number of entries is completed. The classes will be held twice a week after
5.30pm.
Head teacher of physical education and rehabilitation is Mr
Renos Georgiou, Tel No 99 211900.
Participation fees [September – December] €45 per quarter,
or €15 per month.
If you are interested in participating in the above
programme, please fill in the application form and take into Tala Council
office.
FOR MEMBERS FROM 4
YEARS OLD TO 70 YEARS OLD, INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED FROM CYPRUS SPORT
ORGANISATION.
Members above the age
of 63 years old can join the programme for free by presenting their ID card.
ENTRY APPLICATION
EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
2014-2015
Full Name/Surname ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date of Birth ……………………………………………… Age
…………………………………………
Postal Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Phone No ……………………………………. Email ……………………………………………………
Health Condition – Please declare if you are facing any
health condition problems
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
I declare that I am a permanent resident of
…………………………………. Municipality/Village and
I do not participate in any other Cyprus Sport Organisation programme that the
Community/village are sponsoring.
ID Card No …………………………………
Signature …………………………………………….Date …………………..
PARTICIPATION FEE
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First semester [Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec]
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Second semester
[Jan, Feb, Mar, April]
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Third – 2 months [May & June]
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Monthly Fee
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Exercise for people with musculoskeletal disorders
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€45 per quarter
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€45 per quarter
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€25 for 2 months
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€15 per month
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For more information and enquiries please apply to:
Cyprus Sport Organisation – between the hours of 0800 and
1300 – Tel 26 936937
