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Dear Sis, Rob and I went out for a lovely meal at Joya on Valentine’s Day. There were not many people there and I think most restaurants are counting the cost of the harshest winter (according to the locals) they have had for over 40 years. No-one wants to go out when it’s cold and wet so they stay in, become lounge lizards and break out the Efes. That option has its merits I wager. Read the rest of this entry » Posted in: Charity Events| Out of the loop Cyprus Pumas v Bakirkoy18 Feb 2010
As usual in Northern Cyprus things are always a little different. This weekend is no exception. Bakirköy will be looking for revenge as the Pumas beat them 44-0, when they travelled away to Turkey last month. The Cyprus Pumas play Bakirkoy, not at the usual location but at the Esentepe football stadium. This is because there is a football match taking place at the Cyprus Pumas home ground in Alsancak! The Pumas are looking to retain the Turkish championship title after a successful campaign last season. Watching the Cyprus Pumas is always a fun event and your support would be gratefully received. For more information on all Cyprus Pumas activities call 0533 866 2758 Stay up to date with Northern Cyprus latest news, events, competitions and articles from Lincguide, by subscribing to our free service. Click here to activate Posted in: Sport
The Eagles have landed! The Orams back in the UK17 Feb 2010
The Orams ‘eagles’ have now landed back into the heart of their homeland, Hove, and following a mini collapse as the adrenalin rush wore off, life is taking on a more normal hue. No more paparazzi calling at the door creating ‘embarrassing moments’ (how would you like to answer the door thinking it is the milkman come for his money to be greeted with flashing cameras and anxious journalists?); no constant telephone calls from journalists trying to be THE one to get the scoop of the week and no more worrying what the last court case judgement will be. For David and Linda Orams it is now ‘business as usual’ of hobbies, family and friends and allowing the legal beagles to get on with planning as to whether there are more doors to open, or windows to crawl through to create a fairer balance on what turned out to be a bit of a fiasco – one that according to some of the Powers that Be should never have happened. People such as Rauf Denktash, being an ex lawyer, has ideas on how it could have been handled, but he, like many others, accepts that the court cases are now history, whilst re-iterating that the Cyprus property problems should NEVER be settled via individual court cases. There are many other possible avenues which could have meant gain for everyone concerned both sides of the Green line, and hopefully this could still be the case. For now, however, David and Linda Orams have become almost world famous for their five year legal battle which cost an inordinate sum of money (in the region of one and a half million pounds, sterling – which sum could have paid a lot of compensation to a lot of people!), but realise that they have not reached the absolute end of the road. Many rumours and rumours of rumours have been flying around and enough ‘hot air’ to raise the overall temperature of Northern Cyprus by at least two degrees and an inordinate number of people seem to have been privy to the thinking of the Orams when quite often the Orams did not know of the very thing of which the substance of the rumours was based. So what, we all wonder, is THE truth of the situation? Most of it is contained in the various Press Statements the Orams have themselves made, such statements being guided by their legal representatives to ensure that only truth is told. To summarise that truth. The case was ‘lost’ in the London Courts, giving Mr Apostolides a resounding ‘win’ (although one can read various articles that indicate that it is a victory that could ricochet back , shooting the Greek Cypriots in the foot), and orders that the Orams demolish the property and pay back rent and compensation to Mr Apostolides. One of the last things that the Orams said before returning to U.K was, ‘We have complied with the order as much as we are able.’ They have emptied the property of all their personal possession, applied to the Government for an order to demolish the property, and now wait. It was stated in London that such an order would be denied, but the courts insisted that the Orams went down that path. The request was filed about 10 days ago and will have to be sent to the appropriate ministry, when a decision will be given. What happens thereafter remains to be interesting, but unknown. The Orams legal team, the Government here, and organisations such as Embargoed! in London, and The Association of Turkish Cypriots abroad are working hard to make known the true history of Cyprus; the history of property issues, dating back to the 1950’s and 60’s, trying to ensure that all necessary organisations people such as MEP’s, the E.U. itself, even across the Atlantic to the USA are not only aware, but that all will agree as to the proper way forward to ensure that there are not hundreds of other ‘Orams’ in the pipeline. This would be a truly ‘no win’ situation for anyone on the island. Meanwhile, the negotiations between the two leaders are continuing, with property remaining as one of the more difficult aspects to resolve. There are a group of women meeting each Saturday morning at Ledra Street to show their support of the negotiations and sharing slogans such as ‘Cyprus is my future – I will fight for a solution’ and expressing concerns that ‘If there is no solution, there is no work; no food.’ The Orams have been a pawn in a property game, and often state they feel they have been ‘chosen’ as possibly being strong enough to carry the burden which is not only theirs, but the burden of the many thousands of property owners who are looking to a fair solution to the Orams case before being the next victim. Anyone hearing more rumours should really try to check with the source as to whether it is true, as the Orams themselves have been amazed at the things they are reported to have both said and done. However, the one thing that is no rumour is the gratitude of David and Linda to all those who have shown their love, support and encouragement. That gratitude is very much a part of their lives as they enter the next phase of being of ‘normality’ but with the very definite cry of ‘Cyprus has not seen the last of us!’ Posted in: Back in the UK| Home Style| Legal Advice| News| Property
Brian Godfrey RIP16 Feb 2010
Brian was an inside forward who started his league career at Everton where he only made one appearance before joining Scunthorpe United in June 1960. He made his League debut for the Iron on the opening day of the season away to Charlton Athletic on 20 August 1960, scoring on his home debut five days later against Ipswich Town. He joined Bristol Rovers from Aston Villa for £35,000 and Ray Graydon in part-exchange in September 1971. At Eastville he became an immediate inspiration to a young, developing Rovers team. One early highlight was a hat trick in a 7-1 home win over Bradford City. In the 1972-73 pre-season Watney Cup tournament Brian was a member of the team that beat Sheffield United in the final 7-6 on penalties, after the game finished scoreless in front of 19,768 spectators. Brian Godfrey also played his part in Rovers famous 2-1 victory at Old Trafford over Manchester United in a third round League Cup replay, the United team including the likes of Bobby Charlton, George Best and Brian Kidd. He helped Bristol Rovers to sixth and fifth places in the Third Division in consecutive seasons. They reached the fifth round of the League Cup in 1971-72 after beating three Second Division teams in Sunderland, Charlton Athletic and Queens Park Rangers before losing to First Division opponents and eventual winners Stoke City.
His success with Bath did not go unnoticed, and in the middle of the following season he was approached by Exeter City, and left to succeed Bobby Saxton as Exeter manager in January 1979. He stayed for three and a half years until resigning in June 1983. Godfrey’s most successful season was 1980-81, guiding Exeter into the sixth round of the FA Cup for only the second time in their history. During their cup run they overcame First Division Leicester City 3-1 and Second Division Newcastle United 4-0, both in replays at St James Park, before losing to First Division Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, with Graham Roberts and Paul Miller scoring in their club’s 2-0 victory. Spurs went on to win the cup that year. Godfrey took Exeter to ninth in the League during his first season and eighth in 1979-80, City’s best ever finish in the Division 3/4 structure. He quit at the end of the 1982-83 season after Exeter marginally avoided relegation to the Fourth Division.
He remained involved in football with Shortwood United before moving onto Cinderford Town, and then taking up scouting for Newport A.F.C. He returned once more to Gloucester City as assistant manager, originally to Tommy Callinan until he resigned in 2001, and then with Chris Burns who took the chance to begin his football management career. Brian retired at the end of the 2002-03 season to start a new life in Cyprus. Posted in: Out of the loop
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Posted in: Legal Advice Love @ the Rocks this Valentines6 Feb 2010
The Rocks Hotel in Kyrenia may be famous for it’s Casino but inside there is a internationally renowned restaurant with dining and musical entertainment on a regular basis from stars that last year included Gloria Gaynor and Paul Anka. This Valentines evening the Rocks is holding a very special event in their luxurious Habanera restaurant. To get you in the mood for love, popular Turkish singing star Berc Okan Trio will be performing songs from Sinatra through to Tom Jones, and Nat King Cole meanwhile the restaurant serves a breathtaking 5 star cuisine menu. Unlimited drinks are also included in the 120TL price per person. If you have never been to the Rocks, why not treat your other half and show them you’ve got a bit of class? For a romantic evening such as Valentines it is the perfect place to make your loved one feel like a millionaire. (even if it is just for the night.) For more information on this evening to remember call the Rocks on: 0392 650 04 00
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