Grapevine staff enjoyed a ‘jolly’ at DNA Paintballing/Laser Tag in Yeroskipou in July – it brought out the kids in us, as you can see from the cover photo! Read more about it on P4…

August – at least by the time it comes, we know half of the hot & humid summer months are over – if you’re fedup with trying to cook in this heat, Cherry Dobbins offers some great recipes in her “Too Hot to Cook” article on P34.

Does anyone else have a job getting a good night’s sleep at this time of year? It’s as elusive as Peter Pan’s Tinker Bell for a lot of us! Dr. Vasos Silivistris’ article on Sleep Deprivation on P69 will give you some helpful advice.

So many Brits are leaving Cyprus, mostly owing to the recession, and are unable – financially or otherwise – to take their pets with them. This puts an unbelievable burden on the animal shelters, who are desperate for homes (even foster homes) and volunteers to help out – see PARC’s article on P52 and Malcolm’s Cats on P54. Maybe a few people out there can make a contribution or offer a few hours of their time.

It’s funny how events are thin on the ground in the height of summer, but hardly surprising! One annual event well worth a visit is the Limassol Wine Festival, which takes place from 27 August to 05 September. Hats off to the C.T.O. who are offering free transport by coach from Paphos (26-930521), Larnaca (24-654322), Ayia Napa (23-721796) and Nicosia (22-674264) at set times to and from the event, over several days. To book your complimentary seat, phone the numbers given in brackets for your town. Also on the subject of festivals, don’t forget the Pafos Aphrodite Festival from 03 – 05 September – Puccini’s opera “La Boheme” is being performed at the harbour this year by the Slovak National Opera and promises to be a night to remember.

Keep smiling – be happy.

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