In the last 2 weeks, members have continued to provide food and clothing for the Refugee families. Many thanks for all the contributions, which are invaluable.

The response for clothing has been remarkable, and there are now enough clothes available for the foreseeable future, so please refrain from bring any more clothing at this time.

Food is still critical, and I am providing via donations, between € 400-500 of food parcels per week to cater for the ever- growing need. Please continue to deliver food to the clubhouse.

The ACUTE problem is accommodation.   I appreciate the offers from some SV members to provide a room for some families in the SV surrounding area. Unfortunately , as they need to be near the City centre, and have no transport, we have not been able to take advantage of these offers, but much appreciated.

As coordinator for aid for the Paphos area, I have launched an appeal this weekend, to not only SV members, but all the churches in Paphos , plus the surrounding villages to SV.

Up to 5 families are now sharing a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment in Paphos, with only 1 bathroom.  So more accommodation is urgently needed to relieve this desperate situation, which will unfortunately not be short term.

I am therefore asking for people to commit to contribute a fixed amount for a minimum period of 6 months, to enable more accommodation to be found. I have set the minimum amount per month at €25, and this can be paid either

in one lump sum or monthly. Obviously I am hoping that one might be prepared to contribute more than the minimum set, but any amount raised will help towards the goal. I mentioned it to some members on Saturday ,and have had a very positive response already.  All the funds received will be paid into our Church bank account, of which I am Treasurer, and then pooled , to enable the start of renting each apartment.

Please email me at [email protected], and I will provide the Church bank details.

Alternatively, I will accept cash donations, which can be placed in a sealed envelope with my name and left in the Pro Shop. Please add your name and contact details in the envelope.

I urge you to assist these families with children, who have already suffered so much, and whose lives have been traumatised forever.

Many Thanks

Brian Shubrook

Really appreciate all the clothes and food that has been left for the Refugees over the past 10 days.

As the weather is now warming up, the necessity for clothes is now children aged 1-10 with summer clothes, tee shirts, shorts etc.

Need still acute for tinned and dried food, rice and pasta, long life milk, tee and coffee.

Now over 10,000 Refugees in Cyprus and over 1000 in Paphos, with some 5 families having to share 2 bed apartments, so any assistance with accommodation, whether short or longer term is vital.

Brian Shubrook

The CGF are looking for volunteers to help and support the Cyprus Amateur Mens Open 20-22 May 2022 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at Elea Estate Golf Club.

Please could you circulate this email to your members and post it on your club notice board.

Some of your members will have volunteered at past CGF events and I am hoping they and their golfing friends will volunteer for this prestigious Cyprus Golfing Event. As well as enjoying the occasion, their participation is key to the success of the event.

Volunteer Tasks:

Starters

Ushers

Ball Spotters

Hole in One Witness

Helpers Desk

Benefits of volunteering

Great way to watch some good live golf, have fun, meet other golfing enthusiasts and become an active member of the Cyprus Golfing Community.

Helpers paid subsistence of €10.00 per day.

Voucher to attend the post Tournament Buffet on the last day of the competition (Sunday afternoon).

Fruit and Water available throughout the competition.

To qualify for the ‘Helpers Cup’ and post competition meal by volunteering for a minimum of two days per annum.  Venue and date for the Helpers Cup 2022 TBC.

If you or any of your members would like to volunteer please contact: 

Bo Walker 

Volunteers Co-Ordinator

Email:    [email protected]

Mobile:  99948569

Dear Members 

The 150 Club draw will take place after the competition on Saturday. There are a few numbers still available so if anyone would like one, either leave their money in the Pro Shop or let me have it prior to the draw on Saturday. 

Many thanks.

Kind regards 

Iona

I would like to thank all of the golfers who participated in the Home Interclub Match vs Minthis Hills on Wednesday.  It was a hard fought match that was all tied with 2 groups to finish.  I am happy to report that Secret Valley proved victorious winning the final 2 matches giving us a result of 6&4.  Our return match is 20^th April.

Below is the result of each match.

Our next match is vs Elea Golf Club on March 30^th.  If you have not registered for the interclub team, you can still register at this link -> https://www.secretvalleygolfresort.net/competitions/interclub/

Regards,

Vice-Captain

We will be having a charity raffle after the competition on Saturday. We looking for members to donate a bottle or wine or spirits.  If you have a bottle  to donate, please give it to either the captain or vice-captain on Saturday.  Also please don’t forget to buy raffle tickets.

Dear members,

The 2022 season knockout draw will be on Saturday March 5^th, 2022.  If you have not paid your entry fee by 1:00 PM on Saturday, you will not be included in the draw.

Regards,

SVGC Committee