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Cheque for €2,450 for The Big Salute

Handover of cheque for Big Salute

Iain Westwick and Marc Rees hand over a cheque for €2,450 to Ian Noakes.  This money was raised at the recent Akrotiri Christmas Fayre in aid of The Big Salute.

Garrison Girls 2009 Calendar!!

Available now!!!!

Garrison Girls Calendar

 

Get your copy of the Garrison Girls Calendar from all Snug outlets throughout BFC or the BFBS studio at Akrotiri. 

 

Proceeds go to Combat Stress and Help for Heroes - you'll be raising money towards a fantastic cause.

 

Get yours today for just €6

 

 

 

 

 

Check out www.garrisongirls.com

Motown Night raises €450 for The Big Salute!

JJ's Lounge bar donate ¬450 to The Big Salute

Nigel Rennie, Abby Ferkin and Neil Skinner accept a cheque for €450 for The Big Salute following a successful Motown Night which was held at JJ's Lounge bar in Dhekelia recently.  Thanks to Pat and Doug Lampton and all the staff for helping to raise this fantastic amount.

Dhekelia Midnight Walk

Ready for the off!Neil Skinner and Nigel Rennie join the walkers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over 200 people gathered at the Lions Gym running track in Dhekelia for the 1st Dhekelia Midnight Walk and Ball Play event.

In the region of €5000 was raised for Breast Cancer Care UK and Open Arms TPMH plus €2000 for Everyman Cancer.  Special mention goes to Kerensa Biggs and Karen Young who each completed 105 laps - equivalent to a marathon!! 

The Ball Play event, was 4 sporting challenges involving football, golf, cricket and netball. 

Well done to Bernie Westall and Neil Skinner who organised the event.

Key Cinema Celebrates 50 years - with James Bond Premiere

James Bond Premiere at Dhekelia

Last weekend was "red carpet" night at the Key Cinema in Dhekelia for the premiere of "Quantum of Solace" celebrating 50 years of the Key Cinema in Dhekelia.

Exercise Siren song

 

George and AmandaThe MaroonTeam!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our very own Action Girl, George Ryland recently took part in Exercise Siren Song, a 2-day exercise hosted by the Force Protection Flight at RAF Akrotiri, giving the girls an insight into what the men get up to!!

Try-a-Tri raising money for the Big Salute

Ian, Christian and George

Well done to the team from BFBS, Ian Noakes, George Ryland and Christian O'Grady who took part in a Try-a-Tri hosted by the RAF Akrotiri K1 Triathlon Club on Sunday raising money for the Big Salute.  More details at www.k1triathlonclub.org

 

Storybook Soldiers

Storybook Soldiers is a fantastic new scheme, which provides a link between parents who are away on operations and their children.  Service Personnel record a bedtime story for their child to listen to, music and sound effects are added and the finished disk is really special.  If you are interested in recording a story before you deploy please contact your nearest HIVE for further information.

 

What's On Guide

For details of various fitness classes please contact your local gym or HIVE

Enrol Now!!

Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme

The RAF Police Dog Section will run training courses in January.  Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have completed their vaccination programme.  Courses last for 6 weeks and places are available on a first come, first served basis so book early to avoid disappointment!

Courses begin 28th and 29th January.  Call Jimmy Wood on 2527 6789 for more details.

Every Tuesday

JR's Quiz Night

at JR's Bar in Episkopi at 7.00pm.   €3 per person with maximum of 5 in a team.  Winning team takes the pot.  More info from Pat on 25963875

(Next Quiz Tuesday 13th January)

Monday 5th January

Thrift Shop Episkopi

Re-opens!

 

Sunday 11th January

Cyprus Services Rambling Club

Mathikoloni Circular walk.

7.5 Miles Grade 3.  Suitable for most fit ramblers.

Book by email to: bookings@csrc.ws or phone 99292092 by midday on Wednesday 7th January.  More information on the club can be found at: www.csrc.ws

 

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