Happy Valley Hash House Harriers

Sun Garden Ayia Napa Weekend

Our fantastic weekend at Ayai Napa is to be repeated once again in November 2026. ALL INCLUSIVE Dates are 20-22 Nov 26. Extra days can be booked from 17 Nov if you wish. Contact the Hash to confirm interest for now with firm bookings a few months nearer the dates. 

WELCOME

We are an informal group of friends who meet every Thursday afternoon for a little exercise and socialising afterwards.  We run, jog or walk in the beautiful Cyprus countryside for around 5 km following a pre-laid route, known as a trail, and this is designed for most levels of fitness – shortcutting is allowed! 

If you are a jogger (no matter your ability) and want to participate with fellow joggers why not give us a try - our ages range from 8 to 80+ and we have all ability levels! If your jogging days are in the past, then come along and join the walk which follows a similar trail on similar terrain. 

Our hashes, depending on the temperature, last between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

Hashing as it is known began in the 1930’s amongst ex-pats in the Far East who decided that they needed to take some exercise (see History section) and so began the phenomenon which grew into 3000 clubs worldwide.  Essentially it is based on the old 19th century idea of hare and hounds.  The hares go out the day before the hash and lay 2 trails designed to accommodate all levels of fitness and then the participants (hounds) follow one of these trails, with guidance being given as required by the hares.

The whole emphasis of a Hash is to exercise in an informal way without any competitive pressures and then to relax afterwards with friends over a nice cool beer or soft drink. On the first Thursday of the month we go to a taverna after the run in the Winter or have a BYO picnic under the trees in the Summer.  We also have the occasional weekend away and socials at Christmas and other times of the year.

Happy Valley is an open Hash and welcomes everybody including families, children and dogs. All you need is a pair of trainers and some old clothes that will cope with the local terrain – we normally hash along tracks or cross country and try to avoid all tarmac. So why not give us a try – just go to our contacts page and email or ring anyone’s   on the Committee - we will be pleased to help you. Keep smiling, this is HAPPY Valley Hash!! 

ON ON (as we say on the hash when we find the trail)

Peter Moore 

On President 

1183 - 4 June 2026 - Jim and Tina - Avdimou

The Hash this week  will be in the area South West of Avdimou.  Approaching on the Highway or the B6 take the Avdimou exit and follow the signs a short distance into the village, just after the car repair shop on the left and opposite the Halloumi Dairy the first hash sign will direct Hashers LEFT through a residential area onto the farm track leading to the RV which is about 500m from the tarmac road.  The track is suitable for all cars and the Hash is screw grass free so no need for gaiters.

The On-After will be at Antonis Taverna in Avdimou with village salad, bread and dips and a choice of pork chop, calamari, chicken kebab, mixed kebab (with chicken) or mixed kebab (with pork) with 2 beers or 1/2 carafe of wine or soft drinks for €20.  Chop orders to Jim by text 99356039 or email jimtina@cytanet.com.cy by 1800hrs Wednesday. Why not get your order in now?!!.  Hares will collect the Chop money at the RV.

We know a few people away but please support this weeks Hash / On On , I know I’m looking forward to it as have not done this area in a while and always enjoy Antonis.

 Don’t forget returns for Hash Weekend 20-22 Nov Ayia Napa, big thanks to all received so far.

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