Archive for 2024

Barnet getting ready for play offs with massive win

Barnet prepared for the play-offs with a final-day drubbing of already-relegated Kidderminster.

Nicke Kabamba had already gone close for Barnet when they took the lead 33 minutes in.

A corner found Danny Collinge and he put a header away for …

Stay Hydrated

Stay hydrated

I often talk about keeping hydrated because I cannot express how important it is in order for the body to function correctly and at its best. Drinking sufficient water each day is essential for many reasons, including regulating …

Greek Cypriot Brotherhood celebrates 90th anniversary with Guest of Honour President Christodoulides

On Tuesday 16th April 2024, the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood, the Cypriot community’s oldest association, hosted a celebratory Dinner to mark the 90th anniversary since its establishment in 1934.
The Guest of Honour at this vibrant celebration was His Excellency the …

Famous shipwrecks from the Ancient World

Famous shipwrecks from the Ancient World

Thousands of ancient shipwrecks have been found on the seafloor and advances in maritime archaeology are helping researchers locate even more. A relatively small percentage of the ocean floor has been mapped, so it’s …

Theatre Reviews

The rapping gangster knight

Having just been crowned king, the young Prince Hal (Toheeb Jimoh) declares “I know you not old man” denouncing an old, crusty sod, he being none other than Sir John Falstaff, a knight of the realm …

Film Reviews

FILM OF THE WEEK

IF ONLY I COULD HIBERNATE

This highly original, multi award winning film was premiered at last October’s London Film Festival and marks the impressive feature film debut of writer/director Zoljargal Purevdash. She became the first Mongolian …

Burger King announces the return of a fan favourite treat that has had the seal of approval from Greek Cypriot grandmothers

McDonald’s fans who are missing the fast food chain’s Halloumi Fries should fear not – Burger King has announced its version of the Cypriot cheese treats is back on the menu, and even claims it has had the seal of …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Stelios Efthymiou has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Stelios Efthymiou
(from Ayios Theodoros Karpasia, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our wonderful beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle Stelio who went to sleep peacefully on
Μοnday …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Philippos Antoniou has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Philippos Antoniou
(from Agros, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband,
father and grandfather Philippos Antoniou, who passed away, on Friday 15th March 2024, aged 86.
Philippos …

UK Cypriot Loulla Astin cooking Briam with courgettes and potatoes

Briam with courgettes and potatoes

This courgette and potato bake is an attractive and colourful vegetarian/vegan Greek dish. It looks like a picture framed in the Ταψί (roasting dish). It’s very easy to make and you can use any seasonal …