Tala newsletter January 2016
Happy New Year to everybody – I wish everyone good health and happiness in 2016.
CEMETERY
As advised previously if you wish to pre-purchase a plot in the new cemetery, please contract Leonidas, the Council Engineer. We have allocated a batch of plots specifically for pre-purchase and you will be advised your plot number at the time of payment.TALA SQUARE
We were ready to start works on the pedestrianisation of the square but the Government have now advised that they should be able to provide the balance of the funding required to fully complete the project. Rather than start works, we are holding back until the funds are through as all the plans, tender documents and the like have to be vetted by the District Office before funds are released. All being well work will be underway before too much longer. COLLAPSING BUILDING AT THE ENTRANCE TO KAMARES
I am pleased to advise that the contractor has been taken to court by the District Office. An order has been given for the structure to be demolished within 2 months [ie by the end of March] and the site cleared. Should demolition not take place within this timeframe, then the matter will have to go back to court. The development is privately owned and the legal procedure has to follow due process. The road will, of course, have to be closed whilst the demolition and clearing process takes place and as much notice as possible will be given to residents affected.
The road running in front of the building will need some repairs but these will not be carried out until after the demolition/clearance has taken place.
Please note that the Engineers from the District Office are closely monitoring the building and are aware of everyone’s concerns.
WATER – Supplies from Monastery and Armonia [ Leptos]
For those residents who obtain their water either from the Monastery or Leptos, from 1 January 2016, the Monastery and Leptos have been instructed by the Water Board to relinquish control to Tala Council. Since 2004 it has been illegal for any private individuals or companies to supply water. Both the Monastery and Leptos consider that they are entitled to compensation and they are in correspondence with the Government on this issue.Tala have installed two meters, one for the supply to Monastery customers and the second for Leptos customers. Tala Council will then invoice the Monastery and Leptos separately for the water used by their consumers. Until matters are resolved, you will continue to receive bills relating to your own consumption from the Monastery and Leptos.
PAPHIAKOS ANIMAL WELFARE
Paphiakos will be opening up a charity shop in the premises formerly occupied by Anna as a supermarket imminently.
A number of people have questioned why the council are allowing a charity shop in the square. Please note that the Council has no control over private tenancies.NEW BUILDING PLOTS OFF STEPHANIE AVENUE [formerly Olive Grove]
Please note that following construction of the roads, the Monastery has installed street lighting. Now it has been tested, as a Council we have to apply to the Electricity Board to have the lights switched off as it is recognised that running the lights is a waste of money. Before the Electricity Board will disconnect the lights, they have to have the approval of the Traffic Department. We have applied and are now waiting for approval to be given.EASYMEALS - NEW MEALS DELIVERY SERVICE FOR TALA & SURROUNDING AREAS
Starting 15th February a new meals delivery service will be available to the residents and visitors to Tala and it's surrounding areas. The new service from Easymeals will be home cooked using local fresh ingredients then frozen in individual portions ready to be stored in your freezer and reheated at your convenience. Offering frozen fresh meals will allow Easymeals to expand to a sizeable range of delicious, nutritious soups, mains and puddings.You will be able to order as many meals/courses as you wish from the menu. The meals will be delivered to your door the following week ready to be popped in the freezer until you want to use them. Initially deliveries will be once a week from orders placed the previous week.
All you have to do is call Easymeals and they will take your details and your order from the menu below. Orders can be taken anytime from now up to Monday the 8th of February for delivery the following week on Monday the 15th.If you need more information the girls at Easymeals would be happy to talk to you and explain the service further. The telephone number is 96632003
The following is the launch menu with all items available for the first month. Each month the menu will be extended to include other items and eventually a luxury range.
Orders over €7 include free delivery. Otherwise delivery will be an extra €1.25Tala includes Kamares. Neighbouring areas: Killi, Kissonerga, Emba, Tremithousa would be €1.25 extra for delivery.
Other areas in Paphos may be subject to an additional charge depending on order quantity and travelling distance. This would be agreed prior to delivery.Launch Menu
V= vegetarian option
Soups €2.50
Red Lentil & Vegetable
Roast Pepper & Tomato V
Potato & LeekMain Courses €4.75
Cottage Pie
Lasagne
Macaroni & Cauliflower with Cheese & Leek Sauce V
Chicken a La King with Mashed Potato
(Marinated chicken pieces in a white wine and sherry sauce with mushrooms and peppers)
Sweet & Sour Chicken with Pineapple and Peppers served with Rice
Mushroom Biryani (Spicy, flavoursome but not too hot) V
Sausage & Mash with Onion Gravy & Peas
Puddings €3.25
Bread & Butter Pudding
Apple Crumble & Custard Chocolate Fudge Brownie & Custard
Rice Pudding
THANK YOU
I would like to say a very big thank you to all those who very generously gave Christmas presents for needy children, or provided supermarket vouchers to enable struggling families to purchase items they needed over the Christmas holidays. Thank you also to those who came forward with surplus heaters and those who left financial donations towards the running costs of those heaters. All the families involved are very appreciative of the help provided and have asked me to pass on their thanks. WHAT’S ON LOCALLY
January
29 Cliff Richard tribute at Vatouthkia Taverna. Booking essential.
31 Blues afternoon with the Juba Band – Vrasidas Taverna.
February
12 Hearts & Flowers Valentine Party at Kamares Club – booking essential
14 Puppy Love Valentine Show at Vatouthkia Taverna – booking essential
March
1-5 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie at Stage One, Emba
20 Chamber Music Concert with musicians from CSO at Tala Church Hall – payment on the door
April
1 Johnny Dee as Neil Diamond at Vatouthkia – booking essential
7 PROVISIONAL – Chamber Music Concert - musicians from CSO at Tala Church Hall
22 Hamilton Browne as Lionel Richie at Vatouthkia – booking essential
Events at Kamares Club must be booked direct with the Club. Tickets for events at Vatouthkia Taverna – tickets at the venue, or at the Visteria Kiosk, Tala. Tickets for Stage One can be booked direct at Stage One. Re Vrasidas Taverna booking should be made direct.
Next issue 20 April 2016
Areti Pieridou