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Joe Lines Farewell

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Dear Members,


I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to let you know that I will be leaving my role at Secret Valley Golf Resort at the end of April, after almost five wonderful years.


It has truly been a privilege to be part of this club and community. I am incredibly grateful for the support, kindness, and friendships I have experienced during my time here. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to my colleagues, whose teamwork and professionalism have made my time here both enjoyable and rewarding.


With Columbia Group now at the helm, the club is in a strong and exciting position moving forward, and I have no doubt it will continue to grow and succeed in the years ahead.

To all the members, thank you for your continued support and for making my role so fulfilling. It has been a pleasure working with you all.


If any members have outstanding lessons or would like to arrange sessions before my departure, please do not hesitate to contact me so we can make suitable arrangements.

I wish you all continued success and enjoyment at the club, and I hope our paths may cross again in the future.


Best regards,


Joe Lines


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150 Club Winners March 2026

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Dear SVGC Member,

The first draw of the 150 Club took place on Saturday 28th March 2026 to help raise money for St. Michaels Hospice. Congratulations to all our winners.

The lucky prize winners this month were:

€100 – No 42. Tony Hawke

€75  – No 31. Jim Collins

€50 – No 5.   Debbie Ranwell

€25 – No 92. Barbara Davies

Thank you for your support. It’s never too late to purchase a number. Please feel free to contact Sabina by email – [email protected] if you would like to be included in future draws. Numbers can be purchased at a cost of €50. There are still 10 prize draws left this year with an overall pot of €3350 still up for grabs !

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2026 Inter Club Matches

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Dear Members,


We invite you to register for our 2026 Interclub Matches via the Members website.

https://www.secretvalleygolfresort.net/interclub/

 

Format: 4BBB Match-Play

Men: Yellow Tees

Ladies: Red Tees

Handicap Allowance: 90% difference from the lowest playing handicap

Handicap Limits:

Men: 28

Ladies: 36

 

Match Schedules

 

  • Wednesday 15th April:  Away match v Minthis
  • Wednesday 6th May: Home match v Minthis

·         Registration Deadline:  Saturday 28th March

 

  • Wednesday 10th June: Home match vs Aphrodite Hills
  • Wednesday 17th June: Away match vs Aphrodite Hills

·         Registration Deadline:  Saturday 23th May

 

  • Wednesday 16th September: Home match vs Elea
  • Wednesday 7th October: Away match vs Elea

·         Registration Deadline:  Saturday 29th August

 

All membership categories are eligible to register.

 

Each team requires 20 Players consisting of 14 Men and 6 Ladies, plus reserves.

We encourage you to sign up for both the home and away fixtures whenever possible.


The team for each match will be selected by a Random Draw on the Members balcony from the following membership categories:

Platinum

Gold

Twilight

 

In the event of a shortfall of players from the above, other membership categories will be invited to play in order of their registration.

 

We look forward to your participation and an exciting season ahead.

 

Golf Operations Team

Columbia Secret Valley Golf

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Thursday 9th April 2026 – Charity Quiz Night at Columbia Secret Valley Golf Club

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Dear Members, 


The
next charity quiz night will take place on Thursday 9th April,
starting at 7pm.

All
proceeds from the night will go to the St.Michael’s Hospice in Paphos


The
Quizmaster on the night will be Jon Broadhead. The  quiz will be a 1960’s theme and the maximum
per team will be 6 people

Please
contact Jon @ [email protected] if you can attend and the
number attending. If you have not enough to fill a table, that can be arranged
prior to the quiz.


Food
will be available in the Clubhouse before the quiz, up until 6.30 pm. But
anyone wishing to eat, MUST pre-book with Koolla in the Clubhouse, choosing
their meal for the evening.

 

Brian
Shubrook

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International Day, Ireland – St Patrick’s Day update from the organiser, Iona Elliott

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Hi Everyone
What a great day we all had celebrating St Patrick's Day and raising money to help support Lucas, a young man who has been battling cancer for over 2 years now.
I would like to thank everyone who supported the day.  Special thanks go to Anne Mason, whose new saying is 'If you don't ask you don't get' and she did a brilliant job in asking for donations, and getting them! Also to Blue Turnpenny, who was a brilliant Auctioneer and raised Euros 835 for all the donated auction items. And a final special thanks to Russ Pomfret, whose parting shot was that he would match the amount raised at auction.
On a final count of the money, the total amount raised was Euros 3,365.  I will arrange with Jeni to hand this money over to Lucas as soon as possible.
I wanted to congratulate all the winners, who received prizes that were generously donated by various members.  Many thanks to Jamie, the Competition Secretary, who ran the competition making sure all the cards were correct and announcing the prize winners
Thanks to everyone who provided food at the Half Way House. The nibbles we had at the Club House were paid for from the Members' Competition Fund, and I thank Andy Richardson, the Treasurer, who agreed to subsidise the food by Euros 100.
It was a great International Day and I look forward to the next International Day – England St George's Day on 23rd April, which will be organised by Blue Turnpenny and Mick Mason. 
Best wishes,
Iona
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Lucas Adamou (update from Jeni Spoor)

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Dear Members
Not all of you know this young man who worked at Secret Valley Clubhouse before he discovered he was suffering from Lymphoma.  At the time Lucas was just 22 years old and an apparently fit young man who enjoyed life.  Golfers were always greeted with a big smile from a guy who loved life and being around people.
Lucas has now begun his third year of intensive cancer treatment and he needs our support.  Each of these years has been difficult in the extreme with grueling chemo therapies and immune therapy.  Last year the team at the Oncology Centre in Limassol drew all the blood from Lucas’ body, ‘washed’ it and then it was intravenously replaced in his body.  They hoped this would completely rid his body of cancer cells.  (Throughout this time Lucas smiled his warm and friendly smile.)  Unfortunately this invasive treatment did not work for him.
This year Lucas has been undergoing a similar treatment but the cancer is still there.  He now needs a stem cell transplant and is on an international database in the search for a match.  In the meantime the invasive treatment continues along with more biopsies as the cancer seems to have reached other organs in his body.
Tuesday’s St Patrick’s Day is raising monies to help support Lucas.  This young man asks for nothing and remains optimistic throughout, although it is becoming more difficult.  It is becoming harder to smile!!  Iona has organised a fun day for the members and I ask you to give her lots of support.  All proceeds from the day will go to Lucas.

Thank you from Iona and from me.
Very best wishes

Jeni 

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MEMBERS’ UPDATE: CLUB STRUCTURE AND 2026 SEASON PLANS

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Dear CSVG Members, 

Following recent discussions regarding the Club structure for the coming season, we would like to update you on the governance arrangements for 2026.

Club Administration Update

As Columbia Secret Valley Resort continues its transition under the new ownership and management structure, Columbia Secret Valley Golf will operate during the 2026 season without a formal Members’ Committee.

The existing management team, together with the existing competitions team and the continued support of our membership, will ensure that all sporting and administrative aspects of the Club continue to run smoothly and efficiently.

This transitional approach allows both the Resort and the Club to focus on what matters most in the coming season – the quality of the course, the competitions calendar, and the overall member and visitor experience – whilst also providing the necessary time to carefully consider the most appropriate and beneficial long-term governance structure for the Club and its membership.

Members’ Online Survey

Member engagement remains extremely important to us. To support this, we invite you to complete a short online survey using the link here: https://s.pointerpro.com/csvg

Your feedback is extremely valuable and will play an important role in guiding the future development of the Club and ensuring that members’ views are fully considered as we develop an optimum long-term structure.

New Ongoing Feedback Options

Members are always welcome to speak directly with Nicos, Adam, or the Golf Operations team, who remain available to assist with any suggestions or queries.

We are also launching a dedicated email address [email protected] – (live from 12 noon tomorrow) through which members can share feedback, suggestions, or questions directly with the Club’s management at any time.


This is an exciting time for our Club and the wider Resort, and we invite you all to be a part of it. As more developments are launched, we will keep you fully updated.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to an enjoyable and successful season at Columbia Secret Valley.

 

Warm regards,

The Columbia Secret Valley Golf Team


Adam Collinson

PGA Director Of Golf | Columbia Secret Valley Golf

PGA Qualified Professional

TPI Certified 

Tel: +35726 27 4000/6   |  fax:+357 26 274001

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Dog Relocation Update and Donation Collection

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Dear Members,
As many of you will already be aware, the stray dogs that had been staying around the clubhouse over the past couple of months have now been safely relocated to the A.I.R.S. Foundation in Anarita, where they will receive any medical care they may require and be looked after until, hopefully, they can be successfully rehomed.
The A.I.R.S. Foundation relies heavily on public donations to continue its work. Keith, the founder, together with a small group of volunteers, currently provides shelter and care for more than 80 dogs, which is a significant undertaking.
If any members would like to make a small donation to support their work, we will be placing a donation box in the Pro Shop and will be happy to collect contributions over the coming weeks. Brian Shubrook has kindly offered to pass these on to Keith on behalf of all Secret Valley members.
Alternatively, donations can be made directly through their website here: https://www.airs-foundation.com/donate
Thank you for your patience and understanding over the past couple of months, and for the kindness many of you showed towards the dogs during their time with us.
Best regards,
Adam Collinson

PGA Director Of Golf | Columbia Secret Valley Golf 

Tel: +35726 27 4000/2   |  fax:+357 26 274001

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AGM Postponement Notice

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Dear Members,

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow’s scheduled AGM will not take place.

 

As catering arrangements had already been confirmed, we are pleased to offer the prepared food to members free of charge.


We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. Further updates will be provided in due course.

Best regards,


Adam Collinson

PGA Director Of Golf | Columbia Secret Valley Golf

PGA Qualified Professional

TPI Certified 

Tel: +35726 27 4000/6   |  fax:+357 26 274001

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MONTHLY QUIZ NIGHT AT COLUMBIA SECRET VALLEY GOLF CLUB

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MONTHLY QUIZ NIGHT AT COLUMBIA SECRET VALLEY GOLF CLUB

 

In aid of my Captain’s charity this
year, the St.Michael’s Hospice in Paphos, I will be arranging a monthly quiz
night at the Clubhouse.

The first quiz will be held on Friday 6th
March, starting at 7 pm.

The quizmaster on this evening will be
Trevor Fordham, ably assisted by his wife Meg.

Food will be available prior to the
quiz, ordering from the Club’s a-la-carte menu, with the last order at 6.30pm

Please confirm by email at [email protected]
if you are going to attend, confirming also if part of a table or not. I can
arrange a table if necessary

Tables will be up to a maximum of 6
people

Please also confirm if you intend to eat
prior to the quiz starting, in order that the kitchen are aware of the numbers

 

Brian Shubrook

Club Captain