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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

 


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150 Club Update

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Hello current and future members of the 150 club,

As has been communicated by our Club Captain Mr Brian Shubrook, the 150 club will be run this year by myself, Sabina Hughes, with help from Diane Pownall.

The 2026 Captains Charity is the St Michael’s Hospice in Paphos. It is an independent, not for profit organisation, providing palliative and respite care since 2015.

The 150 club is a season long raffle with cash prizes that benefits the Captain’s charity. It is open to all members, their family and friends and any other guests. We would like to encourage you all to purchase a number and be in for a chance to win some great cash prizes.

Each number can be purchased for €50 and multiple numbers can be bought. There will be 11 draws throughout the year, the first being in March 2026. The final draw with a total cash payout of €1100 will be made at the presentation evening in January 2027.

The monthly prizes are as follows;

1st €100, 2nd €75, 3rd €50 and 4th €25

The final draw prizes in January 2027 are as follows;

1st €500, 2nd €300, 3rd €200 and 4th €100

We would like to invite all current members of the 150 club to confirm their continued membership. Your number allocation will remain as it is. We would encourage any newcomers to support this worthy charity by emailing us at [email protected] and [email protected]. You will then be allocated a number/s for the draw.

Payments can be made in the following manner:

  1. Cash paid direct to Sabina Hughes or Diane Pownall (club members).
  2. By a one off direct debit to Eurobank Account (previously Hellenic) in the name of Sabina Alison Hughes. IBAN REF CY68 0050 0595 0005 9510 K091 6201. It would be helpful if you include the reference of “150 club” and your full name.  (Please also email Sabina or Diane confirming the same.)
  3. Handed to the Pro Shop in a sealed envelope clearly marked with your name and 150 Club. (Please also email Sabina or Diane confirming the same).

Please make your payments prior to 10 March to be in with a chance of winning the first draw. We look forward to hearing from you all. Don’t forget you have to be in it to win it!

Sabina and Diane

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON SATURDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2026

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

Columbia Secret Valley Golf Club
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Columbia Secret Valley Clubhouse
Time: 15:00

 

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Columbia Secret Valley Golf Club will be held at the Columbia Secret Valley Clubhouse on Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 15:00.

 

The AGM will be conducted by the Club’s Management on behalf of the Club.

 

The agenda for the meeting is set out below.

 

 

AGENDA

  1. Welcome and opening address from Management, including remarks on the Club’s long-term vision and investment commitment.
  2. Presentation from the 2025 Club Captain, Ms Catrin Koring
  3. Presentation of the 2025 Treasurer’s Report
  4. Formal appointment of the 2026 Club Captain
  5. Appointment of the Vice-Captain for 2026
  6. Appointment of the Competitions & Handicaps Secretary and Treasurer
  7. Address from the 2026 Club Captain, outlining objectives for the 2026 season
  8. Member Questions and Answers
    (All questions must be submitted by email no later than Monday 23 February to [email protected] 
  9. Any other business properly brought before the AGM

 

 

NOTES

  • Platinum and Gold Members for 2026 are entitled to attend and vote at the AGM.
  • To ensure a structured and productive meeting, members are requested to submit any questions in advance by the stated deadline.

 

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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Email to all Members from the Treasurer

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Dear Members

 

My year as Treasurer of Secret Valley will end today, the 31st January 2026. The Financial Statement for January 2026 is posted on the website, together with a Summary Statement for 2025.  During the year, I tried to complete the financial data in a manner
that everyone understood the figures.  I have had very few comments on the published figures, so can only assume that I achieved my goal.

 

I was going to present a Balance Sheet at the AGM but as this has been postponed and no new date has been given, below is a quick overview of the figures from 1st Feb 2025 to the 31st Jan 2026:

 

Number of Comp Participants          4,228

 

Entry Income                                      21,140

 

Prize Money Paid                               19,822

 

Money to the OOM Fund                   1,170                     (Given as prizes at the EOY)

 

Money to the MCF                                   148.55               (Members’ Competition Fund)

 

Spend from the MCF                            1,318.93

 

Starting Balance of the MCF               2,660 + 148.55 – 1,318.93 = 1,489.62

 

A detailed breakdown of the above can be found on the website.  The Balance of the MCF has now been handed back to the Club, to pass on to the new Committee.  The 2025 Committee set a goal to reduce the MCF to Euros 1,500 and this has been achieved.

 

The Captain’s Charity, Ronald McDonald House Charity, received a total of Euros 19,467.21.

 

All details regarding Sponsors for the year are held directly by the Captain.

 

It has been reported for the last few years that any equipment held by the Club is of Nil value.  No new equipment was purchased this year.

 

I would personally like to thank the Competition Secretary, Jamie Evans, for all his help in the production of the Winners’ Sheets, the Webmaster, Willie El-Fakir, for publishing all the financial data on the website, and the Pro Shop for producing the winners’
vouchers, in a very timely manner.  Without their help my job as Treasurer would have been very onerous.

 

A huge thank you to the Comp Sec for his negotiating skills in getting 32 Club Trophies engraved.  Some labels had to be redone, a couple of new plinths had to be purchased, a new trophy was obtained, all for a cost of Euros 305.  A sum of Euros 260 was held
back from the KO’s and OOM comps for this purpose and, therefore, the balance of Euros 45 was taken from the MCF.  Six trophies remain to be updated and the fee for these will have to be taken from the MCF, as they are for competitions where no money was collected.

 

If any member has any questions regarding the Financials for 2025/26, please do not hesitate to contact me.  I will no longer hold the Treasurer’s email address, but my personal email address is

[email protected], if you need to get in touch.  I wish everyone happy golfing for the foreseeable future.

 

Best Wishes

 

Iona Elliott

 

 

 

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