Kind regards
Michele Miller
Competition Coordinator
Loukas Day Photos 1
Here are photos from Saturday.
An awesomely successful effort by all concerned.
Jeni was a trooper, she and John trawled around various companies obtaining fabulous raffle prizes, she encouraged members to donate raffle prizes, halfway house treats, hole sponsors and Nearest the Pin prizes. Plus our usual wine sponsor via Catrin.
So many people involved and we cannot mention everyone.
Thanks to Toma for the refreshments; Maurice for the music; Gail and Jane organising the raffle table and Sam & Kathy at Halfway.
Kind regards
Michele Miller
Competition Coordinator
Loukas Adamou Golf Day
Dear members
I wish to thank you all for the massive and generous support you gave on Saturday to help Loukas. In every respect the day was amazing. The atmosphere on the course and back on the balcony was truly incredible. So many of you stayed to welcome the Adamou family and friends, and they, in turn, were astounded by the warmth and generosity extended by the members of SVGC. To say I am lost for words is something of an understatement!
The CEO of Prime Insurance had travelled from Nicosia and he was very impressed. He told me that he had no idea such a beautiful place existed. He was amazed by the warmth and generosity extended on the balcony. He couldn’t believe that our club could be so kind and thoughtful for this young man. Isn’t it wonderful that we made that impression.
The total achieved is in excess of €5000 but more money has been promised and I think we can expect a very generous amount.
The support so warmly given by members and local people demonstrates the kindness, thoughtfulness, compassion and generosity of individuals who wanted to help.
The list of individuals, who contributed in so many ways, is extensive. That so many wanted to help is truly heartwarming.
I am so proud of the members, indeed indebted to all for ensuring the Loukas Adamou Golf Day was such a success.
Yours in gratitude
Happy Christmas and a healthy 2025 to you all.
Jeni
Russia Day Competition
Dear members,
this is a gentle but final reminder of the Russia Day competition scheduled for Sunday, December 22nd. Please sign up on the website while there is still a possibility. We have only seven members who have so far signed up on the site and another 35 members and guests who signed up with me directly.
The competition is a team format Waltz 1-2-3. There will be a welcome buffet at the halfway house with Russian treats and some vodka shots. Toma has prepared a special menu for the Day. All proceeds from the competition will go to support the Rainbow in Cyprus charity helping kids with disabilities. Everyone is welcome and you can invite guests.
Best regards,
Boris Zilbermints
Captain
Raffle update – Charity Team Scramble in support of Loukas Adamou on Sat 14 Dec 24
Dear members Above is just a sample of the raffle prizes You might win on Saturday!
We have many more raffle gifts to tempt you.
Raffle tickets will be available on Saturday morning.
Please buy your raffle tickets, cash only please, when you collect your score card outside the Pro Shop. .
Loukas began stem cell therapy on Monday and I know you will all wish him well.
Please help to make this Christmas special for Loukas and his family.
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday
Many, many thanks for your support.
Very best wishes
Jeni
Course Maintenance Reminder
Dear Members,
This is a reminder of the scheduled course maintenance taking place from Sunday 8th December .
Sunday 8th December – The last tee time will be 13.00
Monday 9th December – Course Closed
Tuesday 10th December – Course Closed
Wednesday 11th December – Course Closed
Thursday 12th December – Course will reopen at 09.00
During this time, the driving range and the pro shop will be open from 08.00 to 16.00 daily.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as Mark and his team work to ensure the course continues to be in excellent condition.
Best regards,
Adam Collinson
Director Of Golf | Secret Valley Golf Resort
PGA Professional
TPI Certified
Tel: +35726 27 4000/2 | fax:+357 26 274001
Update – Loukas Adamou
Dear members
We are now just over a week away from the Golf Day to be held at Secret Valley in support of Loukas.
Loukas is currently undergoing intensive chemotherapy treatment at the German Oncology Centre in Limassol. It is a tough regime for this outgoing and friendly young man as he is in isolation. His parents are only allowed to spend 1 hour with him each day and they have to wear protective gear and masks to ensure Loukas does not catch any infection.
If all goes well this week, Loukas will undergo stem cell therapy next week. Modern medicine is amazing but brutal.
It will be sometime before Loukas will be sufficiently strong enough to return to work. This is why your support is so important. Please help to make this young man’s Christmas a little more special.
Saturday 14 December should be a special day with a variety of treats, supplied by volunteers, at the Halfway House. Toma is providing Gluhwein and snacks in the Clubhouse, and Maurice Mawhinney has kindly volunteered to provide music. Members are invited to dress festively and colourfully for this event. Natalie and Pambos Adamou are very keen to help and you may see them at the Halfway House serving homemade sausages, a Pambos speciality, and in the Clubhouse after the game. Loukas will be in hospital so it is wonderful that his parents can be there on his behalf.
The golf competition will be a 4 Player Team Texas Scramble with nearest the pin on all Par 3’s. Jamie, who has kindly offered to sponsor ‘nearest the pin’, will publish further details next week. There will be no entry fee for the competition, but donations may be made at the “check-in” desk, where you will also have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets.
I wish to emphasise that all monies raised will go to Loukas. All prizes, food at the Halfway House and in the Clubhouse will be provided by volunteers.
Thank you all for your help and support.
Very best wishes
Jeni
Russia Day Competition
Dear members,
we would like to let you know that the Russia Day competition is now scheduled for Sunday, December 22nd. Please sign up on the website. The competition is a team format Waltz 1-2-3. There will be a welcome buffet at the halfway house with Russian treats and some vodka shots. All proceeds from the competition will go to support the Rainbow in Cyprus charity helping kids with disabilities. Everyone is welcome and you can invite guests.
Best regards,
Boris Zilbermints
Captain
Captain’s Shoot Out
Dear members,
it is with regret that I have to inform you that the Captain’s Shoot Out competition first rescheduled from summer because of the extreme heat is being rescheduled again, this time because of the extreme rain. I do hope that a third time will be lucky, and I shall ask the Management for a possibility to reschedule the event for January, perhaps on Wednesday the 15th.
Best regards,
Boris Zilbermints
Captain
CGF Cup
Dear members,
Secret Valley team successfully competed in the 2024 CGF Cup. We scored a very good 194 points which would have been enough to win us the Cup last year, but this year the winners are Elea (the home team) with a stunning 205 points. Very fast and uneasy greens at Elea presented the biggest challenge and the home team had a clear advantage in that area. We do look forward to bringing the Cup home next year if the event is played at Secret Valley. I am grateful to our team for their efforts.
Best regards,
Boris Zilbermints
Captain
