News RSS News RSS Feed <![CDATA[Car Boot Sale at 1st Dimotiko School, Kalithies]]> The next car boot sale at the 1st Dimotiko School, Kalithies will be held on Sunday 15th January. 5€ for a table/space. Open for sellers to set up at 9.30am, buyers at 10.00am.

Please come and support the school, recycle and pick up a bargain!

Directions to the school from Rhodes: Coming from Rhodes take the first turning for Kalithies at Kyriazis store. Follow the road all the way up and when you get to a hardware shop turn right. Follow this road all the way round for 2 minutes and then you will see the school on your left.

Directions from Lindos: If you are coming from Lindos then turn left at the traffic lights at Swedco and follow the road straight up the hill into Kalithies. When you come to a T junction, turn right (not left down into the village) at the Kalithies Palace turn left, follow the road along for 2 minutes and the school is on your left.

Further sales will take place on Sunday February 5th and Sunday March 5th.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Christmas Concert]]>
The annual Christmas Concert by the Mixed Choir of the Municipality of Rhodes will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 8:30 pm, in Evangelismos Church in Rhodes Rown. Admission free.]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Carol Service at the Catholic Church]]> ]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mince Pies at the British Vice-Consulate]]>
The Vice-Consul and Staff of the British Vice-Consulate are once again inviting British residents in Rhodes to their annual Mince Pie Morning on Friday 9th December between 10:00 and 12:00.  This is usually an enjoyable way to meet the consular staff and other Brits living in Rhodes, plus the mince pies tend to be pretty good!
]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School News]]> Halloween Party

The Halloween Party was again a great success - thanks to Miss Tina and Sharon for all their hard work. Also well done to Fatsoules Face-Painting, who helped make the kids appear suitably terrifying...

Exams

Good luck to students in Level 9 who are taking their exams in December

AGM Meeting

The AGM Meeting will be held on Friday 20th January at 09:30. It is very important that parents attend this meeting to discuss the future of the school and their child(ren), so please make the effort to attend.

Kindy (Kindergarten) and Pre-Kindy

Application forms will be available for these classes from January.  Acceptance into these classes is based on the child's understanding of the English language and passing the interview held in April.  Applications should come from children who have at least one English-speaking parent who holds a British, American, Irish, Australian, South African or Canadian passport. For further information please contact Justine King on 6944766055, justine@otenet.gr

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Christmas Party]]>

The English School Christmas Party will be held at the school on Sunday 11th December at 4pm. Entrance is €2.00 per child including a free drink.  Please also bring a plate of food (ideally not cheese pies!). There will be Christmas music (you know you love it really), fun and games, a raffle, refreshments and a visit from you-know-who (no, not Lord Voldemort). For the latter please wrap a small gift marked with the child's name and age and hand it in on entrance.

Raffle prize donations are now being collected at the school - please give generously. Assistance is required on the day to decorate etc - please contact Sharon Patsi if you can help out. These parties are essential to the school as it is a self-funding, non-profit making organisation and relies on the money from fundraising events.

Professional photographers will set up a Christmas themed backdrop for when the children receive their present from Santa: The cost of the photos (printed size 15x20cm) will be €3.50, to be paid in advance.  A normal backdrop will also be available for anyone who wants a family or individual portrait taken.

Children who do not attend the school are welcome - the more the merrier. The address is Emporiko Kentro Panagou, George Seferi St - just down from Mikes.

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mothers in Rhodes Christmas Event]]> For more information see https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamades.sti.rodo (Greek only I'm afraid)]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Table Top Sale in Debby's Snack Bar]]> Table Top Sale in Debby's Snack Bar in Ialysos on the 20th November.

Tables are 4 euro each, set up is at 9am (although sellers and buyers may well be there before then)

There is parking across the road at the Sunday Apartments. Refreshments and snacks will be available at the bar.

Further dates are:
18th December
22nd January
19th February
18th March

Contact info:
2241093600 after 5pm, ask for Maria

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Jumble Sale]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Swedish Group Jumble Sale]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Halloween Party]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Return of the Rose Car Boot Sale]]>
The 5 euro contribution and money raised from beverage and cake sales and items sold on the association stall ALL go to the 1st Dimotiko school.
All items bought are at the buyers own risk. The organisers are not responsible for the sale of faulty or broken goods. Its a good idea to carefully check over more expensive items or take contact details of the seller.

Further sales are planned on: Sunday 4th December, Sunday January 15th, Sunday February 5th, Sunday March 4th 




View Larger Map]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rhodes for Life 2011]]>


On Sunday October 23, 2011 at 11.00am in Rhodes Town Hall square, the nonprofit organization 'Rhodes for Life' will be organizing the second Road Race Against Cancer: Rhodes for Life 2011. The event is organised under the auspices of the Greek Cancer Society and the Medical Association of Rhodes and last year's event raised the 10000€ required to purchase a skin cancer diagnosis machine for the hospital. For those who don't fancy running the 4.5km race, the route may be walked instead of run. 

Schedule:
09.00: Arrival and registration (note the registration desk will close 15 minutes before the race). You can make a donation and collect your route map and water. There will also be activities for children.
10.00: Warming up - fun aerobics exercises, both for atheletes and spectators.
11.00: Race start. Runners to the front, walkers to the rear. The route is the same for both and will be clearly sign-posted around the moat and along the sea-front
12.30-13.00: Race finish, all participants will receive a certificate of participation.
13.30: Award ceremony

Ambulances, doctors and nurses will be present during the race for your safety. Comfortable sports clothes and shoes should be worn. Please do not carry bags during the race and remember to drink plenty of water. In case of injury or illness please immediately inform the nearest volunteer to summon medical help.

For more details see http://rhodesforlife.org/

]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Kallithies Village Festival]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Science Fair at Rhodian Pedia]]> On Wednesday, 07 September 2011 at 19:00 there will be a free science fair at Rhodian Pedia school in Rhodes Town. There will be interactive experiments, games, shows and modelling contests with the aim of giving children a positive attitude towards science. Obviously shows etc will be in in Greek. For more information call 2241001400.

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Trojan Women]]> During August and September there will be regular performances of Euripedes' tragedy'The Trojan Women'. This powerful play deals with the fate of the Trojan women following the fall of Troy and was extremely original in its portrayal of the terrible effects of war.  Each week there will be three performances in the Sound and Light theatre at 21:00 every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and one in Lindos on the  Thursday. Tickets are 15E for adults and 10E concessions. Performances are in (ancient) Greek, but I've found in the past that this is rarely a hinderance to enjoying Greek tragedy, especially if you bone up on the plot beforehand.

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Volunteers Rhodes celebrate their first 50 tons of recycled paper.]]>


On Saturday, September 10 at 19:00 at the Sound and Light theatre the group 'Volunteers Rhodes' will be celebrating the first 50 tons of paper (1000 trees worth!) having been collected and sent for recycling.  There will be live rock music and 80s dance music, entrance is free.
 

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Games and sports for children (and parents)]]>


On Saturday, September 17 from 18:00 to 21:00 at Diagoras Stadium there will be sports and games organised by the (Greek) group 'Mothers in Rhodes' and hosted by Diagoras athletics club.  Entry is just 1E/person, and there will also be a collection of school supplies (no used please) which will be distributed to families in need.
 

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Open Doors Day]]>


On Sunday 25th of September from 11:00-18:00 there will be an 'Open Doors Day' in Rhodes, where privately owned buildings of historical and cultural interest are opened to the public.  The buildings being opened include:

1. Kastellania (northeast edge of Ippokratous Square)
2. Admiralty building (north side of the Square of the Jewish Martyrs)
3. St. George's monastery in Chourmali
4. Ottoman residence on Ierokleous Street
5. Agia Triada on Demosthenous St
6. Ottoman courthouse on Theofiliskou St

In addition the Villa Rees in Trianda is open on Saturday 24 September 11.00-14.00 (limited access, only through prebooking at rhodesriches@gmail.com)
Leaflets will be handed out in the Kastellania and Admiralty buildings and members of the Rottiers Society will provide extra information. Entrance is free.
 

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English school term dates 2011-2012]]> ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[World Record Attempt in Kremasti]]>
On July 31st in Kremasti there will be an attempt will to break the world record for the number of people dancing the Syrtaki, better known as 'Zorba's Dance'. The organisers are hoping to attract 2000 participants and earn a place in the Guiness Book of Records. You don't need to know the dance as the basic steps will be taught.  Those wishing to participate should fill out the form via Facebook at http://on.fb.me/jFaOr9 or at http://eepurl.com/dUhk9.
]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Wine Festival in Embonas]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Annual Ampernalli festival at Soroni]]> Between July 21st-31st the annual Soroni festival Ampernalli will take place. Events include football and tennis tournaments, theatrical performances, rock concerts, traditional dances, childrens games, horse shows, athletic events, bike races, donkeys and more.  For a full program see http://www.ampernalli.gr or www.rodosevents.gr/el/perivallon/item/alsos-agiou-soula-2011 (both in Greek but there's always Google translate).

 

]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Axion Esti]]> The same concert will be repeated on June 29th at 9.00pm in Afantou central square outside the City Hall.
]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Jazz in the Grandmaster's Palace]]>
]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rhodeway - A Mediterranean Musical]]>
]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Jumble Sale Cancelled]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Friday night bike rides]]> https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_178689565514663
]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Spring Festival in Kremmasti]]>
]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Events in Rodini Park]]> A couple of events in Rodini Park this Sunday (5th June):

To celebrate Environment Day, there are various events taking place from 11.00am to 5.00pm including presentations by recycling groups, arts and music events, games and painting for children, and a revival of the pedaloes that used to grace the water there.

At 4pm in the conference room there will be a collection of children's books (new or used ion good condition) for the Athens Hospital for Children with Cancer organised by the local charity group Mothers in Rhodes.

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Marianne Faithfull]]> Marianne Faithfull in Rhodes...
 


 

Marianne Faithfull will be performing at the ancient stadium in Rhodes Town on Firday 10th June 2011 at 9.30pm. Tickets are 25€ (advance) and 30€ (on the door) and are available from the record shops X-Musicland and Manuel Records in Rhodes Town.

Faithfull first found fame in the 60s with her version of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards' 'As Tears Go By' and she had a string of successful folk-inflected singles, including 'Come and Stay With Me' and 'Yesterday', as well as writing 'Sister Morphine' with the Stones. After battling heroin addiction in the 1970s she returned with the critically acclaimed 'Broken English' album in 1979 and has been recording ever since. Her latest album is 'Horses and High Heels'.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rhodes Rock 2011]]>


The Rhodes Rock Festival will take place in Lindos from the 11th-13th June. This features some of Europe's foremost heavy rock tribute bands including the likes of: Think Floyd, Letz Zep, Are You Experienced?, The Bohemians, The ZZ Tops, LiveWire AC/DC, A Foreigners Journey, Viva Santana & The P.L.O.T. 

For more information see http://www.classicrocktours.co.uk

 

]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rhodes Volunteers - Paper Recycling]]>
A new volunteer group called Rhodes Volunteers has been formed. One of their first projects is paper recycling and to this end the group have rented a warehouse at the top of Canada Street (warehouse 9 on the right behind the ECO petrol station). They will be there for collection from 9.00am until 1.00pm every Saturday. If things go well, they may open on other days as well.  If you have a lot to recycle and have problems getting it there, you can call Dimitris Grigoriadis on 6944640451 or Martinos Kannelakis on 6945374103. The group hope to expand the range of their activities in the future - any profits will go towards environmental causes.]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Medieval Rose Festival]]> It's time once again for the Medieval Rose Festival which takes place annually in Rhodes. It will take place from the 28th May to 3rd of July (every Saturday and/or Sunday). Events will include the following:

28 May - 20:00: Art exhibition: “Dodecanesian Artists portray the Middle Ages of Rhodes”. Opening at the French Inn on the Street of the Knights, with live medieval music.

4 June - 18:00: Display of horseback riding and knights' show in the Moat; Storytelling and medieval games for children and grown ups.

11 June - 17:00: The team event – “The Chase of the Dragon” and Medieval Pageant will take place throughout the Medieval Town and Moat with the co-operation of the 1st Scout Group of Ialysos.

28th May, 4th June, 11the June: Medieval happenings throughout the Old Town of Rhodes with music and spectacles to be announced.

18 June - 21:00: Concert of medieval music at the Son et Lumiere garden by the well-known ensemble “Hortus Musicus” (with the collaboration of the Embassy of Estonia in Athens)

25 June - 18:30: Medieval banquet-tavern at the Castle of Kritinia with a series of medieval happenings and traditional food to be prepared during the event by the local cultural association "Kastellos".  Live medieval music, street theatre, fire shows and magic, stilt-walking and more...

2 July - 18:30: Theatrical Play with a medieval theme at Monolithos Castle and traditional cooking by the "New Life" local cultural association.

For more details see http://www.medievalrose.org

]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Jumble Sale at Internation School]]> Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Sports Day]]> The English School Sports Day and Picnic will take place on Sunday the 8th May at 11.30am in the moat by the D'Amboise Gate (the one that leads to the street with the artists).  This is usually a fun event featuring traditional British school 'sports' such as the egg and spoon race (do any other countries have events like this?  It's no wonder we always get hammered at proper sports.  We might actually have a chance if there was a Wheelbarrow Race World Cup).  There will be informal games of football and cricket afterwards.  All are welcome, whether attending the school or not. As usual, you should bring:

- Egg and spoon for the Egg and Spoon race
- Sack or large plastic bag for the Sack Race
- Rope or twine for the Three-Legged Race
- Food and drink for the picnic (and plenty of water, the moat can get pretty hot)

]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New English School Classes for Younger Children]]> justine.king.diakou@gmail.com for application forms and more information. Classes will be limited to 8 children, so apply quickly if you are interested.]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Trip to the Fire Station]]> Monday 18th April 11.00am. Free.

Suzanne Gerosavvas has kindly arranged a trip to the fire station in Rhodes Town where children will be shown the fire engines and given a talk on fire safety. A similar trip took place a few years ago and was a very interesting and successful event. For boys and girls of all ages. For more information contact Suzanne on 22410 38979.

 


 

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Phantom of the Opera]]>

There will be a (condensed) production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' at Rhodes College (the 'Collegio', 10th km Rhodes-Lindos) at 20:30 on Sunday 3rd of April, Saturday 9th April and Sunday 10th April. Organised by P.O.D.R. and the club 'Orpheas of Rhodes', the production will include a professional soloist with amateur musicians and a costumed dance group (Artius Dance Theatre).

Lyrics will be in English.

Ticket prices:
€13,00 at the door, €10,00 in advance, €8,00 children/students. You can find tickets at Rhodes College, P.O.D.R. offices, and Colorado’s Swed.co.   

For more information contact: eleftheriou_n@yahoo.com

]]> Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Ecofair 2011]]>

The 7th annual Ecofair to raise money for S.P.O.R. (the 'international school') will take place on Sunday 3rd April 2011 from 11.00am to 2.00pm in and outside the school building on G. Seferis.

The Eco-fair is a multicultural festival organized by S.P.O.R., the association of multicultural families of Rhodes.
The Eco-fair has numerous activities for you, your friends and your family to choose from. You can find second-hand treasures at the bazaar at amazingly cheap prices, you can enjoy the dance and music shows at our entertainment stage, eat tasty food, and get creative at our arts and crafts workshops.

The main theme of the event is raising awareness about the environment as a whole, in the broadest sense of the word. The key words are recycling, responsibility and love towards nature, and respect for each other and each others’ culture.

What’s going on at the FESTIVAL:

Jumble Sale = eco-fair = secondhand bazaar
Entertainment and Music
Cafeteria with delicious pastries
German sausages
Lottery
Book and Media Stall

Exhibition area for environmental organizations.

For the kids:
Ghost house “A haunted class room”
Arts and Crafts
Game Zone 

]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Robin Hood]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Robin Hood]]> Panto Time is here
Hip hip hooray
I hear you cheer!

Robin Hood
Never looked so good
You think you know the story well
BUT....
Oh no you don't...
Oh yes we do...
Oh no you don't...
(etc)
Just come and see at the Dimotiko Theatre in Rhodes Town.

Saturday 26th March: 18.00
Sunday 27th March: 14.00 (matinee) & 18.00

Tickets will be on sale on the door. Cakes will be on sale in the interval (any cake donations welcome on the day!)
 

Robin Hood... as he probably won't be appearing in the English-speaking theatre group's pantomime production (sorry ladies)


























]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School AGM Postponed]]> The english school AGM has been postponed until Wednesday 3rd of March at 10.00am, due to the Greek state school teachers being on strike on Wednesday the 23rd.

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ECO Fair 2011]]> The 7th annual ECO Fair to raise money for S.P.O.R. (the 'international school') will take place on Sunday 3rd April 2011 from 11.00am to 2.00pm in and outside the school building.

Space Rental - space can be rented at 5€/2m. Contact Anna Nilsson on 6977041256 by the 25th of March if you wish to reserve space. The English department will be renting a space to sell jumble and volunteers will be required to man the stall.

Entertainment/Music - contact Meike Kroon on 6934219514 if you or your group would like to perform.

Lottery Donations/Prizes - any donations of new/unused items, tickets, offerings, services etc are welcome.

Cafeteria - Three volunteers from each department will be required to help out at the cafeteria, and the lending of coffee-machines and a water boiler, jugs and flasks would be greatly appreciated. Contact Rita Mannes on 6973805367.
 

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School News]]> AGM Meeting

The AGM meeting will take place on Wednesday 23rd February at 10am at the school. All members (i.e. the registered parent) are REQUIRED to attend the AGM as stated in the by-laws of the school. The school is run by all members for the benefit of all members and their children, and every member is under an obligation to support and take an active part in the running of things. This is your opportunity to find out what part you can play in the school and to put yourself and your ideas and opinions forward.  

Upcoming events

ECO Fair - Sunday 3rd of April. See above for more details.
Sports Day - Sunday 8th of May
Jolly Good Do evening - March, date to be confirmed
Organised trip to see the fire station at the airport - date to be confirmed

New Applications

Applications for the new school year September 2011 are now being accepted. If your child was born in the year 2006 they may apply for Kindy class. Applications for Kindy must be in by the end of March and interviews will be held in April. Older children may also apply and will be placed according to their knowledge of English and according to availability. The last date for children to be accepted into the school is September 29th 2011. Application forms may be obtained via the teachers, or Antonella Doulou on 69806449361 or Justine King on 6972284727. 

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Ryanair flights]]>  
http://www.ryanair.com/en/news/ryanair-opens-17-new-greek-routes-to-kos-rhodes-and-thessaloniki
]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Digital switchover in Rhodes]]> www.digea.gr (information available in English).]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Table Top Sale in Ialysos]]> ]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Next quizzes at Hotel Kastelli]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Klub Kastelli Quiz Dates Changed]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Christmas Events at Kallithea]]>


Once again there will be a full programme of Christmas events at Kallithea taking place on the 18th, 19th and 26th of December and the 2nd and 6th of January and starting each day at 11.00am.

On the 18 and 19 December, the programme will largely be the work of the schools Rhodes Collegio and Rhodian Pedia respectively. They will present events from 11.00 to 15.00 including stories, bands, theatre, graffiti, choirs, face painting, creative activities, songs, carols and more. Access on these dates is free.

On other days there will be stories and performances, creative workshops, activities including archery and eco-bikes, festive music and carols, 'Karamelospitia' (sweet-houses), a bazaar with all sorts of Christmas gifts, donkey/horse rides, and a cafe.

Admission for all children up to 6 years are free. Admission for adults and children over 6 years is 2€/person.

For more information email: info@kallitheasprings.gr, www.kallitheasprings.gr

You can see a full programme of events by clicking on the title above, albeit only in Greek at present.

]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rhodes Mixed Choir's Christmas Concert]]>


Rhodes' Mixed Choir's Annual Christmas Concert will take place at Evangelismos Church in Mandraki, Rhodes, Greece on December 19th 2010 at 7.00pm

Also featuring the Rhodes School Choir Music, the female vocal group Senza Intermezzo and The Crescendo Trio.

Conductor: Michalis Kalaentzis

Entrance is free.

 

]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Christmas Events in Rhodes Town]]>


The council will once again be putting on a series of events around Rhodes Town to celebrate Christmas starting on Thursday 16th December.

Throughout there will be free concerts, events for children, and 'Karamelopitia' (sweet-houses), an ice-rink and funfair in Mandraki. There will also be fireworks at midnight on New Year's Eve.

For a full programme of events, roughly translated from the Greek, click on the link above.

]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Theasis Film Society]]> Some people may not know that Rhodes has an active Film Society called 'Theasis'. They show all sorts of films - old classics, cinephile (arthouse), cult movies, documentaries and more at the old cinema in Mandraki (next to the town hall). Many films are in English, so if you fancy a change from the multiplex fare on offer at the Pallas and the Metropole, why not come along?  Upcoming screenings include Richard Curtis's 'Love Actually' on Wednesday 17th at 21:30, and David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet' on 14/01/2011.

For more information see www.theasisrodos.gr/

]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Accepting Applications]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[International Association Carol Service]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Jumble Sale]]>

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rodini Christmas Bazaar Cancelled]]> Sadly, after 22 years, this year's Rodini Christmas Bazaar has been cancelled.
We would like to thank everyone who had pledged donations to the English Speaking Stall.
Let's hope that next year the 'Christmas Spirit' will be revived and more nationalities will take part....

 

]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Upcoming Christmas Events]]> Advance notice of some upcoming festive dates:

Saturday 27th November, 17.00 - 23rd year of the International Rodini Bazaar - UPDATE - this event has now been CANCELLED
 
Saturday 11th December, 18.00 - Christingle at the Santa Maria Church, Rhodes Town. Back for the 2nd year, by popular demand!
 
Sunday 12th December - 20th year of the International Association's Carol Service, at Evangelismos Church, Mandraki, Rhodes Town.
 
Sunday 19th December - Christmas Carol Service at St Francisco Catholic Church, Rhodes Town.

Times of last two dates to be confirmed.

The English-speaking junior choir will be singing at all of the above events... please contact Roz (22410 25915) for further information.

]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Winter yoga in Rhodes]]> www.yogainrhodes.com 
]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Table top sale in Ixia]]> ]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rodini Bazaar - English-speaking stall]]> The International Association will be holding the 23rd Annual Rodini Bazaar on Saturday 27th November at 17.00.

Money raised goes to local Rhodian charities.

The English Speaking stall needs volunteers!

Are you able to bake cakes/biscuits/shortbread/scones/flapjacks/jam tarts/mince pies/ gingerbread men etc? - To be sold on the day.

Have you recently made jam/marmalade/pickled onions?!!

Can you donate any new items (look in your cupboards!) or simply donate: bottles of wine/spirits/chocolates/oxo cubes(!)/custard powder(!!).
Special teas & coffees / toiletries / candles etc etc... You name it, we can use it for our famous raffle baskets!

Can you donate a special raffle prize? In the past we've had: A trip to Symi, dance lessons, a weekend villa and horse riding to name but a few...

Donations can be given to:

Suzanne Gerosavas: At the English school Tues & Thurs 3pm or 4.15 pm. Tel: 22410 38979.

Cass Kantis: Outside Kalitheas school or at the car boot sale at the Rose hotel.

Roz Tamboura: At the Rhodian Store (next to Kringlan Sweedish bakery, near Santa Maria Catholic Church) daily 10.30 - Midnight. Tel: 6948799575.

Nick & Ann: At Windmill Imports (the English Shop).

Barbara Chappell Mastrosavvaki (Philosophia restaurant) in Lindos. Tel: 6972925387

PLEASE HELP if you can, to make this years bazaar a huge success.

Many thanks,

Suzanne, Cass & Roz.

P.S. Now please pass on this message to all your friends on the Island!!

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Reiki courses]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[A Jolly Good Do 2010]]>
On Saturday 6th November at 8.00pm there will be a fund-raising event for the English School. 'A Jolly Good Do' will be hosted by Tommie and Helen and 'Tommie's bar' in Kremasti (before the big church in Kremasti, on the right when coming from Trianda).

The night will feature a quiz and games night, including darts, pool and bingo, with a great 80's soundtrack.  As usual, there will be a raffle with superb prizes. Entrance is 3 euro, payable at the door.

Everybody is welcome whether they are members of the school or not.  Tommie has kindly provided the prizes, allowing all proceeds to go directly to the school.

]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Quiz at Klub Kastelli cancelled]]> Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Remembrance Service]]>
This year's Rememberance Service will take place on Thursday 11th November at 10.30am. Father Luke will be conducting the service at The British and Commonwealth War Cemetry on Kallitheas Avenue, Rhodes.
]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Next quizes at Klub Kastello]]> The next two quizes are on different Saturdays to the usual first Saturday of the month. The next quiz is on the 30th October and will have a Halloween theme including a 'Decorate the pumpkin/melon' competition, fancy dress witches and warlocks, trick or treat and possibly apple dunking. The next quiz will be on the 11th of December and will be our Christmas party quiz - could everyone who attends please bring some food.

For more information contact Patrick Bryce on 694 0177344 or telephone the hotel on 22410 51961.

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School News]]> Advance notice of some English school events:

The Halloween Party will take place on Saturday 30th October at 6.30pm at the Family Tavern in Faliraki. Entrance fee 2€ per child, please bring a plate of food (savoury or sweet). From 6.30-7.00pm children can have their faces painted for an extra 1€.

There will be a Jumble Sale at the school on Sunday 21st November at 12.30pm with proceeds going to the English department. Donations of items to sell on the stalls would be much appreciated. Table space can be rented at 5€ per table; this should be booked in advance to save disappointment. Please call Sharon on 2241029031 or 6944987145 to book or for further information.

The Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 12th December at 4.00pm at the school. Entrance fee 2€ per child, please bring a plate of food - this is important as last year there was a shortfall.

]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Animal festival]]> To celebrate the upcoming World Animal Day, Strayshelp.gr invites you to a festival on Sunday 3rd of October.  The celebration will be held at the European Centre in Ion Dragoumi street, Rhodes from 14:00.

The festival's aims are to:
- teach people, especially young children, about the proper care of pets
- inform any interested parties how they can adopt a stray dog or cat
- bring together animal lovers of the island
- strengthen efforts to sterilize and vaccinate stray animals.
 
At the festival you can meet a few (of many) stray puppies looking for homes, giving you the chance to see them up close (please do not bring dogs because space at the centre is limited).

Children will have the opportunity to paint and have fun while learning what we do and what we do with animals.

There will be a small bazaar - funds raised will be donated to Rhodes Animal Welfare Society to neuter and vaccinate stray animals.

A draw will take place towards the end of the festival and there will be gifts for our four-legged roommates!

For further information see http://strayshelp.gr, email info@strayshelp.gr or telephone 22410 69022.
 

]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Race Against Cancer]]>


The Greek Cancer Society (with the help of Volunteers) is organizing a “race/walk for life” starting at Rhodes’ Town Hall Square at 11am on Sunday 10th October, 2010. There will be a 2km course for walkers only and a 4km course for runners and walkers. Entrance is 5€ with the proceeds going to cover the training cost of two nurses for Rhodes’ Hospital for a three month postgraduate course in Nursing and Psychological Oncology.

You may register:

1.Online at http://www.rhodesforlife.org/Rhodes_for_Life/registration.html
2.By emailing rhodesforlife@gmail.com
3.By telephoning +30 22410 75100

Tickets will be available for collection from the specially organized kiosks located in Cyprus Square and at the entrance of the Kalipateira Athletics center (Karakonero).  The kiosks will be opening at the following dates and times:

1.Saturday 18th September, 2010,  9,00 - 15,00
2.Saturday 25th  September, 2010, 9,00 – 15,00
3.Saturday 2nd October, 2010 – 9,00 – 15,00
4.Sunday 3d October, 2010 - 9,00 - 15,00 (Kalipateira Athletics Center only)
4.Friday 8th October, 2010 – 09,00 – 15,00
5.Saturday 9th October, 2010 – 09,00 – 15,00
6.Sunday 10th October, 2010 09,00 – 10,00

For full details see http://www.rhodesforlife.org/english/Rhodes_for_Life_%28english%29/10th_October_2010.html

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Quiz nights at Hotel Kastelli]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Festival of Sacred Music]]> A series of concerts of religious music will take place at the Church of St Francis of Assisi in Rhodes Town. The program is as follows:

10 July 2010
Church Organ Recital
Soloist Sr. Anne Laurent
Also
Sappho Stavridou, mezzo soprano
Stamatis Pavlous, counter tenor

18 July 2010
Choral Music
Mixed Voice Choir of the Municipality of Rhodes
and Women's Section SENZA INTERMEZZO
Soloist: Stamatis Pavlous
Organist: Christos Paraskevopoulos
Choir Director: Michalis Kalaentzis

19 July 2010
Recital of Church Organ Music
Organ Soloist: Christos Paraskevopoulos
With the participation of the Choir of the Church of St Francis of Assisi
and Giannis Kaikis, trombone

All concerts start at 20.30 - Admission is free
The Catholic Church of St Francis of Assisi
28 Demokratias Street - Rhodes

]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[50 Years of Asterix]]>


]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rhodes Rock 2010]]>

Rhodes Rock Festival returns to rock Rhodes on the weekend of June 19th-June 21st with the following programme:

Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 20:00 to 02:30
St. Paul Beach, Lindos
Ticket Price: 18€, 10€ for students (up to 18 years)
Concert Schedule
19:00 Classic Rock music by DJ
20:00 Concert by ZZ Tops
22:00 Concert by A Foreigners Journey
00:00 Concert by The Bohemians

Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 20:00 to 02:30
St. Paul Beach, Lindos
Ticket Price: 18€, 10€ for students (up to 18 years)
Concert Schedule
19:00 Classic Rock music by DJ
20:00 Concert by Letz Zep
22:00 Concert by Are You Experienced?
00:00 Concert by Live Wire AC / DC Show

Ticket Price for both concerts (June 19 & 20) 35€, 20€ for Students (up to 18 years)

Monday, June 21, 2010 from 20:00 to 23:15
Ancient Amphitheatre, Lindos
Ticket Price: 15€, 10€  for students (up to 18 years)
Concert Schedule
20:00 Classic Rock music by DJ
21:00 Concert by Think Floyd - The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience

For further information and tickets see:
http://www.classicrocktours.com, info@classicrocktours.com
Or: event@rodosevents.gr, Tel: 6972912971

Tickets also on sale at Papagou 23 Mantraki-Rhodes

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[European Music Day(s)]]> The Culture and Folklore Society of Soroni ('Ampernalli') once again present their annual 'European Music Day' festival, comprising the following events:

June 19th from 19:30 at Agias Soulas
June 20th from 19:00 in Rhodes Town (in front of the town hall)

Both events will include various groups playing a mixture of Greek music, Greek rock, foreign rock and ethnic.

There are also affiliated concerts taking place at various bars and venues, including L'Apertivo and Besara in the Old Town and Kallithea Springs.

For further details see http://www.ampernalli.gr

]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School End of Term Party]]> Sunday 20th June, 3pm

To celebrate the end of the school year the English school will be getting together on the beach by the Apollo Beach Hotel in Faliraki (park in the hotel and walk through to the beach). Apart from the beach you can also use one of the hotel's pools. Sunbeds are free of charge and there is a children's play area. Bring a picnic or purchase snacks from the nearby shops. For more information contact Sharon on 22410 29031 or 6944987145.
 

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Horse Riding and Picnic]]> The English School have organised a horse-riding excursion for the children on Sunday 16th May at 4.00pm. Horse riding is 2€ per child. You will need to bring your own food and drink for the picnic. Meeting for picnic at 4.00pm, horse riding at 4.30pm. For further information contact Sharon on 694 4987145 or 22410 29031.

The riding school is on the Filerimos-Pastida road. Turn up at the traffic lights in Ialyssos and go right through the village towards Filerimos, past Stanes and the stadium, and when you come to the road which heads off to Filerimos you turn left, go past some large houses and turn right at a cross-road. The riding school is sign-posted from thereon. For more detailed directions contact Maria on 6938837111 or Pantelis on 6945208530.
 

]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Medieval Fayre in the Old Town]]> This coming weekend (15-16 May) sees the opening of the Medieval Rose festival with the ever popular fayre in the Old Town.
 
Saturday, 15 May, 21:00-22:00

'Mysterious wandering' in the Medieval Moat. Starting at 21:00 at D'Amboise gate, a fascinating tour in the Medieval Moat with music, fire, Knights and dark war tales which will enchant you.

Sunday, 16 May, 12:30 - 23:00

Medieval Rose Fayre at the St. George's Rampart (Apollonion Street in the Medieval Town)

12:30 - A parade starts at the Lady of the Burg, it will then pass through Socratous street and will end at the Rampart. Arched rooms with cannons, underground passages, a medieval 'pothouse' with knights, roast meat, sweet wine, live outdoor medieval music, swordplay, fakirs, storytellers...

Among others you will see: Scott the Fireman, Fakir Robert, Maria Gerosimou (harp), Ricercati (vocal trio), Rosa e della Spada (knights), Maria Pasaro (storyteller), Clamor et Gaudium (outdoor medieval music), La Galana (world music), Nikos Meintanis (storyteller), Antonis Bertos (storytelling performance), Tasos and Andreas (atmospheric music), Saltibagoi Bahalieroi, Magician Tsampikos

22:45 - The fayre will be closed with a short Medieval Parade from the Rampart of St. George, ending at D'Amboise Gate

Entrance: 8 euros. Please keep your ticket because you can also use it for the Screening of the Medieval Movies on May 22 and 23. Children up to 12 years of age: Free. The entrance ticket for the event in St. George's Rampart supports the festival, as in this difficult year there were not sufficient funds to cover the festival's expenses (the "Medieval Rose" association is not being funded by local authorities).

]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Changes to British Passport Applications]]>
]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayday event at Kallithea]]>


]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Lindos Houses Open to Public]]>
]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Quiz Night Cancelled]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Car Boot Sale in aid of Haiti]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Medieval Rose Festival 2010]]>
 

The Medieval Rose festival will take place in Rhodes from the 15th May to the 27th June, the (provisional) program of events is as follows:

15-16th May - Castle Fayre in the Old Town/St. George's Rampart. "Chase the Dragon" game/adventure in collaboration with the 1st Scout group of Ialysos.
 
22-23th May - Medieval-themed films projected in St. George's Rampart

  1. "Kingdom of Heaven"
  2. "Name of the Rose"
  3. "Lion in Winter"
  4. "Excalibur" 

30th May - 3rd Medieval Symposium in St. George's Rampart - Cultural and Architectural Heritage Maintenance through Living History Events

5th June - Opening of two exhibitions 

  1. Photography Exhibition "Castles and Legends"
  2. Art of Heraldry and Illumination

6th June - Travelogue of the Medieval Castles of Rhodes by the 1st Scout group of Ialysos and the 6th Scout group of Rhodes and Guided Tour to distant medieval castles of the island.

13th June - Castle Fayre of Askleipio, "Mandrake". A reproduction of a medieval wassail with the background of the fascinating Castle of Asklipieion will close with the an adaptation of Machiavelli's play 'Mandrake' directed by Kostas Trechas. A collaboration with the Cultural Association of Asklipieio. 

20th June - Castle Fayre of Monolithos, "Fairytales and Myths at the Castle". Puppet Theater and Story Telling for the young and the old.
 
26-27th June - Castle Fayre of Kritinia, "Mediaeval Fryktories" (fire signals). A fascinating fayre reproducing medieval life with music, dance, theater and more to close the festival.

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Old Town Adventure]]> On Saturday 15th May, the Medieval Rose organization are holding a treasure-hunt style game in the old town entitled Chase The Dragon*.  Groups of three contestants will be expected to solve puzzles, decode messages and find where the legendary Dragon of Rhodes is hidden. For more information and to enter please email cult@medievalrose.org. Include name, age and phone number. Underage entrants should obtain the signed permission of a chaperon or be accompanied by an adult. Closing date for entry: May 1, 2010.

* Hopefully nothing to do with smoking heroin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasing_the_dragon)

]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ECO Fair/Multi-Cultural Festival]]>

 
The Association of Multicultural Families in Rhodes invite you on Sunday 18th of April from 11.00 to 14:00 to visit the 'Multi- Cultural Festival and Eco-Fair' at the International Language Centre (G. Seferis 108, Kentro Panago/Mike's)
 
The event has a variety of different activities for both children and grown-ups.

The Eco-Fair is a multicultural festival organized by S.P.O.R., the association of multicultural families of Rhodes.

It is a kaleidoscope of activities bringing together cultural aspects of the different language groups.

The main theme of the event is raising awareness about the environment as a whole, in the broadest sense of the word. The key words are recycling, responsibility and love towards nature, respect for each other and each other's culture.

What's going on at the festival:

For adults:

Jumble sale / Eco-fair / Secondhand bazaar
Entertainment and Music
Cafeteria
Lottery
Wheel of Fortune
Book and Media Stall

For kids:

Ghost House "Haunted class room"
Arts and Crafts
Game Zone

 

]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Allazo Networking Event]]> Following the success of last year's business networking events, Karen Shepherd will be hosting another Allazo Networking Event on Saturday, April 10th. It will take place from 6.00pm to 7.30pm at the Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel on 14 Alexandridou in the Old Town.

The event is aimed at:

  • Business owners or freelancers looking to promote their services or product
  • Anyone wishing to start up their own business who wants some advice, support, inspiration or just someone to share their idea with

Attendees should bring plenty of business cards and an open mind (or a mind bursting with new ideas you want to share!)

Karen will be doing a short presentation and motivational speech called 'Planting the Seeds of Success and Making them Grow'

For more information email karen.shepherd@allazo.co.uk

]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Medieval Rose Tour of the Moat]]> On Sunday, March 28th the Medieval Rose organisation have planned a tour of the moat starting at the D'Amboise Gate at 18:30. The tour guide will be Mrs Katerina Della (Head of the Ancient Monuments Restoration Department of the Dodecanese), with added atmosphere courtesy of knights guarding the gates and medieval songs sung by 'Lady Sapfo'.

Once the tour is completed (at approximately 20:00), the group will proceed to the 'Ancient Market' cafe at 70 Omirou St in the Old Town, where there will be more medieval music and the Medieval Rose programme for 2010 (which will include fairs in four different castles) will be announced. There will also be a short review of the activities of the organisation in 2009, with awards being presented to past volunteers and sponsors.

Information: Tel. 22410 74405 & 6972178603

FREE ENTRANCE
 

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Christmas Baazar Raises 2000€]]> The 2009 Rodini Christmas bazaar raised 1995€ for various charities. The bazaar is organised by the International Association of the Dodecanese and is a great way to raise money and share Christmas traditions from all the participating countries. Amongst the recipients of the charity were:

  • The miniature horses of Archangelos (whose sad plight was highlighted a couple of months ago on LivingInRhodes)
  • Old peoples' home in Kolymbia
  • Supermarket vouchers for under privileged families through 'Pronia'
  • Animal Welfare
  • Photocopy machine for S.P.O.R.
  • Orion Francescan Theatre
]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Easter Bunny party and Jack and the Beanstalk Treasure Hunt]]> Fresh from their triumphant pantomime production, and obviously desperate to get back into their costumes, the English-speaking Theatre Group will be holding an Easter Bunny party and Jack and the Beanstalk Treasure Hunt on Sunday 21st of March at the Family House Taverna in Faliraki*

The Treasure Hunt begins at 16:00 (in English, suitable for all ages, questions related to the pantomime, bring a pencil!). Games by the Golden Hen begin at 17:00. There's also a Bran tub with a prize for each child.

€2 per child (includes juice/soft drinks). Please bring a plate of food for the buffet table.

*Family House Taverna is situated  on the road opposite the Sun Palace Hotel, Kalithea Avenue, Faliraki. Turn to go towards the beach, Family House is next to the Faliraki Laundrette.

]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Quiz/bingo nights at Klub Kastelli]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[UK passport queries]]> http://ukingreece.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=21819318.]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ECO Fair/Multicultural Festival]]> The ECO Fair/Multicultural Festival will take place on Sunday the 18th of April from 11:00 to 14:00 at the international school building. There will be a jumble sale outside as usual - 5€ for a 2m space (vendors to bring their own tables). Contact Anna Nilsson on 6977041256 if you want to book a space. There will be entertainment outside with music and dancing and hopefully some singers. Inside will be a cafeteria serving soft drinks and coffees etc as well as the usual cakes and savouries. The Germans will be doing their barbecued sausages again! There will also be a selection of games and arts/crafts activities for the kids - the Dutch Ghost House is back! We will have a lottery too - that will be inside the building on the first floor. There will be an array of stands from various voluntary and environmental groups too. Volunteers welcome - to set up, clear up, help out on the cafe....

]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Free WiFi Hotspots in Rhodes Town]]> Apparently the Municipality of Rhodes has set up a free wi-fi network at the following locations in the city:

Aktaion Cafe
Town Hall
Casttello
Castellania (Hippocrates' Square in the old town)
Navarchio (Evreon Martiron in the old town)
Academia
Nea Agora

]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[International Writers and Translators Centre - Tristan Hughes]]> The International Writers and Translators’ Center of Rhodes is holding a literary evening dedicated to the Canadian writer Tristan Hughes on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 at 19.30 (10a, A. Laskou Str., Monte Smith, Rhodes Town). For more information about the writer and his books, click on the header above.

The event will take place in English and the entrance is free for public.

For more information about the event, you can contact 22410 32510, 22410-32520 (Eleftheria Binikou).

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Translation Competition for young people]]> The International Writers and Translators’ Center of Rhodes invites 15 -17 year-old schoolchildren to participate in a literary translation contest.

The I.W.T.C.R. intends to give the youngsters the chance to become translators for a while, to learn how to use the tools of a professional translator and to transport a foreign cultural world into the Greek one within a specific time limit.

The contest will be held on Friday, 12 March / Saturday, 13 March 2010 at 8.30 – 11.00 a.m. at the facilities of the I.W.T.C.R. (10a, A. Laskou str., Monte Smith).

The schoolchildren who are interested in participating in the contest should translate a literary extract from an original literary work of the English, French, Italian and German literature that has not been translated into Greek yet.

Contestants are allowed to use dictionaries brought by them.

The first three winners will get their prize in an award ceremony organized by the I.W.T.C.R. and their translations will be published in the I.W.T.C.R.’s literary magazine “Helios.” The other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

For more information or to register for the contest, please contact: 22410-32510, 22410-32520 or : info@writerscenter.gr.

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Car Boot Sale at the Rose Hotel, 28th March]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Theatrical Seminars for Children]]> ]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Sports Day]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Jack and the Beanstalk]]> This year's pantomime is Jack & the Beanstalk, and will surely be another fantastic production packed full of action, singing, dancing, and of course audience participation!!!

The pantomime will be performed in Kremasti Petaloutha Theatre (next to the big white church) on:

Sunday 28th Feb, at 18.00

Saturday 6th March, a matinee performance at 14.00 and an evening performance at 18.00

(Note there is no performance on Sunday 7th as previously advertised)
 
Adults 5€, Children 3€

SEE YOU THERE!
 

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School AGM]]> The English school AGM was held on Thursday 18th February 2010. The main issue at the meeting was the election of new board members following the retirement of president Angela Hadjidimitrou Voulgaridis, who was thanked for her efforts over the years. The new board comprises:

President: Janine Exarchou
Vice President: Catherine Stephanou
Secretary: Justine King Diakou
Vice Secretary: Antonella Doulou
Treasurer: Janet Kormeier Fraser
Social Secretary: Sharon Sands

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Another Jolly Good Do]]> There will be an 80s-themed party in order to raise funds for the English speaking department of the International School on Saturday 20th March at 21.00 at Champers in the main street in Faliraki. Entrance is 5€ per adult and includes a souvlaki supper.

The school provides a valuable service to the English-speaking community in Rhodes, as the teaching requirements for children with one or two English-speaking parents are very different to those on offer in Greek schools. It is a non-profit-making organisation and as such is entirely dependent on fund-raising events of this nature. So even if you don't have children at the school, come along and enjoy the fun - your money will be going to a good cause!
 

 

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Car Boot Sale at the Rose Hotel]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School AGM]]> The English School's AGM will be held on Thursday, 18th February at 9.30am at the school: All members (i.e. the registered parents) are required to attend.

Nominations  for the election of new Board members will be put forward and duly voted upon.
 

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Table top sale in Debby's Snack Bar in Ialyssos on Sunday 14th February]]> Table top sale in Debby's Snack Bar in Ialyssos on Sunday 14th February

Tables are 4€. There is shelter inside and outside in case of bad weather. There is parking across the road in the street that goes to the Sunday Apartments.

The next table top sale is March 14th, which will be the last one until next November.

Contact Maria on 22410 93600 after 5pm for details.

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[S.P.O.R. Apochries Party]]>
]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Residency Permits]]> We've had a few queries recently regarding residency permits and whether they are still required for EU nationals. The official answer is 'Yes': The cream Registration Certificate (Veveosi Engrafis) which replaces the old blue Residence Permit is obligatory after you've been in Greece for more than three months. It is open-dated and therefore will not need renewal. There is more information (courtesy of the British Consul) if you click on the header above.

One problem is that local police stations where you should apply for them seem to be unaware of this requirement and there have been instances of people being turned away because the "certificates are no longer needed". If any British national needs a certificate and has trouble obtaining one they should contact the British Consul who will speak to the chief of police on their behalf.

Before you all go rushing off at once to the local police station (something I doubt the coppers will thank me for!), you will really only need the certificate if you wish to purchase certain items such as a car or motorbike (but not a house apparently). On the other hand it is a requirement and you never know when you might need one (they can take a while to come through) so we do recommend you get one.
 

]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Next quiz at Klub Kastelli]]> The next quiz at Klub Kastelli in Afantou is on Saturday the 6th February.]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Paper Recycling]]> One of the downsides of living in Rhodes is not being able to recycle as much as we would like: The environmental and economic cost of transporting materials to the mainland is often prohibitive.

However on Saturday 23rd January from 11:00-14:00 there will be a paper collection organisied by Creative Pioneers at Korakonero Sports Centre just outside Rhodes town. The facility is only available for the date and hours in question because there are no storage facilities and materials have to be loaded in the working hours of the transport company. 

Any materials to be recycled should be packaged in bundles or boxes.

For more information/instructions please contact:
Phone: 2241028638 (Dimitris Economides)
Email: chemenvi@rho.forthnet.gr

 

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Car Boot Sale at the Rose Hotel]]> There will be a car boot sale at the Rose Hotel in Faliraki on Sunday, January 24th]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Answers to quiz]]> Here are the answers to the Klub Kastelli quiz:

1) Who was the creator of Star Trek? Gene Rodenberry
2) At which racecourse is the Irish grand national run? Fairyhouse
3) In which of the Bronte novels is Heathcliff a central character? Wuthering Heights
4) In Only Fools & Horses, by what name does Trigger refer to Rodney? Dave
5) What is DJ Alan Freeman's nickname? Fluff
6) Which 19th century author wrote the Count of Monte Christo? Alexandre Dumas
7) The Portuguese capitol Lisbon lies near which river? The Tagus
8) What’s the commonest pub name in the British Isles? The Red Lion
9) Which very hot peppery sauce bears the same name as a stat in south east Mexico? Tabasco
10) Which Australian driver won the F1 world championship in 1959, 1960 & 1966? Jack Brabham
11) What’s a Zeedonk? A cross between a Zebra & Donkey
12) At which battle was a horse called Comanche the only survivor on the losing side? The Battle of Little Big Horn
 

]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Festive opening hours of shops]]> From December 15th 2009 to January 4th, 2010:

Shops will be open from 09:00-21:00 during the week
On Saturday, December 19th, 2009 they will be open from 09:00-18:00
On Christmas Eve will be open from 09:00-18:00
On New Year's Eve they will be open from 09:00-18:00
On Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Sunday 27the of December and Saturday 2nd of January 2010, shops will be closed
From Monday, January 4th, normal shopping hours will resume
 

]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Carol Service]]> 19.00 in Evangelismos Church, Mandraki. National choirs from different countries will be singing traditional carols. This event is usually very popular, so get there early! 
]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Klub Kastelli International Friendship Club - update]]> Due to the flu outbreak Klub Kastelli's International Friendship Club have decided to suspend Thursday Club nights (see previous news update) for November and December. This includes the planned Bingo night.

However the quiz night was a success and the club will be holding the next quiz night on Saturday 5th of December at 8pm. As usual, its 1 euro entry with prizes for first and last place. For directions and more information see below.

As a taster for the next quiz here are some of the questions from the previous quiz. I'll put the answers up after the next one. If you get them all right then that's pretty good going as I think they're quite hard, but remember its a team game: Each individual only needs to contribute a couple of answers to get a winning score...


1)  Who was the creator of Star Trek?

2)  At which racecourse is the Irish grand national run?

3)  In which of the Bronte novels is Heathcliff a central character?

4)  In Only Fools & Horses, by what name does Trigger refer to Rodney?

5)  What is DJ Alan Freemans nickname?

6)  Which 19th century author wrote the Count of Monte Christo?

7)  The Portuguese capitol Lisbon lies near which river?

8)  What’s the commonest pub name in the British Isles?

9)  Which very hot peppery sauce bears the same name as a stat in south east Mexico?

10)  Which Australian driver won the F1 world championship in 1959, 1960 & 1966?

11)  What’s a Zeedonk?

12)  At which battle was a horse called Comanche the only survivor on the losing side?

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Christingle Service]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Car Boot Sale at Rose Hotel]]> There will be a car boot sale at the Rose Hotel in Faliraki on Sunday December 6th. The busiest car boot sale in Rhodes! Open to anyone to buy or sell good quality second hand items. If you want to sell, just load up your car boot and come!





]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Halloween Party a Success]]> ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rodini Bazaar Update]]> Arts and Crafts

The creative juices are flowing, and so is the spray paint (mentioning no names!). Two weeks left so if you would like to join in the fun and are a dab hand with a glue gun feel free to join the girls this week on Wednesday the 18th at 9.00am in Miss Tina's classroom.

Raffle

A VERY BIG THANK YOU from the raffle girls Cass and Suzanne. The donations have been great this year; if you would like to donate something no matter how big or small please give it to one of the English teachers at the school.

Baking

We are trying this year to improve our sales of cakes, biscuits, preserves etc - please donate to this section of our table. Any non-perishable items can be given to Miss Tina at the school on Friday 27th November 3.30-5.30. Items may also be handed in on the day - more details to follow. If you would like to bake for the occasion please contact one of the teachers at the school. THANK YOU.
 

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[School Christmas Party]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Quiz nights, bingo and more...]]> Klub Kasteli is an 'interntaional friendship club' who meet every Thursday from 8pm at the Hotel Kastelli in Afantou. There is music (not too loud), a proper darts board, cards, backgammon and the opportunity to just chat... Everyone is welcome.

They hold an English style pub quiz on the first Saturday of every month throughout the year. The next quiz is on Saturday the 7th November at 8pm. It's 1€ entry with prizes for first and last place!

New for this year is bingo which is on the 3rd thursday of the month starting on the 18th November at 8.30pm.

Directions from the Afandou Village Square as follows: Heading towards Lindos, pass the Police Station on your left, next is an EKO garage on your right, you will see a bridge just ahead just before this is a left turn take this and the Hotel is 75m on the left.

Telephone the hotel on 22410 51961 or Patrick on 694 0177344

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mince Pie Morning at the British Consulate]]>
The annual Mince Pie Morning for British Residents on Rhodes will be held at the Consulate on Friday 11th December between 10-12
]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Poppy Day Rememberance Service]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Car boot sale at the Rose Hotel]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Moto-cross racing]]> ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English School Halloween Party]]> Halloween is approaching and ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves will be out and about and on the prowl...

The English-speaking department of the International School will be holding its annual Halloween Party on Saturday 31st of October from 5.30pm at the Family Taverna in Faliraki (as you're coming from Kallithea, turn left by the large anchor as you come in to Faliraki).  Entrance is 2€, which includes a free drink for the children; parents should bring a plate of food.  As usual there will be a raffle and games. Oh, and don't forget the fancy dress...

PS I don't know who's doing the music, but here's a suitably witchy playlist for the occasion... you can tell I got a bit bored at work today!

The Eagles - Hotel California
R Dean Taylor - There's a Ghost In My House
The Pogues and Sinead O'Connor - Haunted
Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters
Bobby 'Boris' Pickett - Monster Mash
Stan Ridgeway - Camouflage
Michael Jackson - Thriller
Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil
Doors - People are Strange
ACDC - Hells Bells
Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me
Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London
The Who - Boris the Spider
Meatloaf - Bat Out Of Hell
Specials - Ghost Town
Johnny Cash - Ghost Riders in the Sky
Laura Marling - Ghosts
Lupe Fiasco - The Cool
Jay Z - Lucifer
Lee Scratch Perry - Chase the Devil
Roky Erickson - I Walked With the Zombie
Funkadelic - Maggot Brain

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rodini International Christmas Bazaar]]>

The International Association will be holding the 22nd annual Rodini Bazaar on Saturday 28th November at 17.00.

The Rodini christmas bazaar is held annually and is supported by various nationalities who make and collect beautiful traditional christmas items to sell and raise money for local charities.

The English speaking stall sells handicrafts, homemade cakes and has an amazing raffle with (hopefully!) lots of great prizes. Father Christmas kindly comes along too so make sure your children have written their christmas letters for him!

We need donations! Doesn't matter how big or small! Bottles of wine or spirits, toiletries, chocolates - you name it, we can use it - anything that could be added to a christmas basket. We would also like to have 'special' raffle prizes from local businesses... in the past we've had; a trip to Symi, dance lessons, weekend villa, horse riding to name but a few...

We also need volunteers! Are you able to spend a few mornings to join our 'crafty' crew creating or sewing? Are you able to bake cakes/biscuits/shortbread/scones/flapjacks/jam tarts/mince pies/gingerbread men etc?! Have you recently made jam/ marmalade/pickled onions?!!

Donations can be given to:

Miss Tina at the English school Mon and Wed 3-7.20 pm amd Fri 3.30-5.30 pm. Tel: 22410 86438.

Suzanne: At the English school Tue and Thu 3pm or 4.15 pm. Tel: 22410 38979.

Cass: outside school or at the Car boot sale at the Rose hotel.

Roz: At the Rhodian Store (next to Kringlan Sweedish bakery, near Santa Maria Catholic Church) daily 10.30 - Midnight. Tel: 6948799575.

Nick & Ann: At Windmill Imports (the 'English Shop').

Barbara Chappell Mastrosavvaki (Philosophia restaurant) in Lindos. Tel: 6972925387

PLEASE HELP if you can...to make this years bazaar a huge success. Many thanks to Suzanne, Miss Tina, Cass & Roz.

P.S. Now please pass on this message to all your friends on the Island!!
 

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Childrens Choir]]> roz.oldmith@tiscali.co.uk]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[3rd International Anti-Nuclear Festival of Rhodes]]> The 3rd International Anti-Nuclear Festival of Rhodes will take place from the 21st-27th of Rhodes. The full program includes lectures, concerts, plays, film screenings and debates, finishing up on Saturday the 27th at the ancient stadium with sports events and an 'artistic event' featuring the mixed choir of the muncipality of rhodes and a professional dance team. For more details see www.manw.org/festival or click on the title above for a program.
]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Music Days in Rhodes]]> A program of concerts “Music Days in Rhodes 2009”, promoted by the Cultural Organization of the Municipality of Rhodes, will begin on September 16th. Five concerts will be held over a two week period at the Palace of the Grand Masters in the Old Town. This includes:

  • Two concerts by the “Sophia Academy Orchestra”.
  • A concert performed by the “Attika Orchestra”
  • A performance of the Baroque opera “Troades”
  • A concert by the Children ʽs Choir “Solvgutenne” from Norway

For more information about tickets, call 22410-26385
 

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New AMKA social security numbers]]> By October 2009 everyone, regardless of nationality, living and working in Greece will be required to have an ‘AMKA’ or social security number.  This number is for everyone regardless of whichever health insurance you currently pay into (ie IKA, TEBE etc).

Effectively this will put everyone on a national register and the aim is to reduce lengthy bureaucratic procedures involving reams of paperwork being shuffled from one bewildered office to another.  The best thing about it is that its also easy to get one (are you still standing up?!).  Take your passport into your nearest KEP office and ask for it!  If you have children you will need to supply birth certificates (translated and stamped if they were born outside Greece) which are also obtainable from the KEP office, otherwise these are obtainable from your local municipality building.  If you are already in the system and have an active and accurate mail address you may even receive your AMKA card in the post.

If you would like to read more about AMKA they have a website: http://www.amka.gr/index.html  which is in greek but you can get it translated by your google toolbar, providing a very literal and wacky translation, but you will get the gist!

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Age Concern England & Help The Aged - Survey]]> With increasing numbers of Britons retiring, and planning to retire abroad, Age Concern England & Help The Aged is initiating a project under its Older Persons Retiring Abroad Programme  to produce information sheets available on the internet to the most  popular retirement destinations, of which Greece is one. The aim is to provide retirees planning to move to a particular country with sufficient, easily accessible information to enable them to make an informed decision on whether to go ahead with their plans. We hope this will also prevent the occurrence of the type of recent tragic cases of retirees abroad ending up in great difficulties. While there are many sources of general information for people planning to retire abroad, there is a lack of country-specific guides. One of the best sources of information on retiring to Greece is people who have already retired there.  Would you be willing to help us by filling in a questionnaire? If so please choose one and follow the links below. Thank you.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=bpHIBeX0xgI0JG6CoCSRrQ_3d_3d  (Full version)

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8Ifj5AOdkKqfGpUw_2fvRGdA_3d_3d  (Short version)
 

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[SPOR Multicultural Festival a Big Success]]> The festival was held on 27th March at the school for the second year running. All the staff and members of SPOR are pleased to announce that the festival was even more successful than last year! The school made enough money to cover our expenses and of course, a great day out was enjoyed by all.  To read more click on the link above...

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Music Festival in Agias Soulas]]> http://www.ampernalli.gr (Greek only)

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Alice in Wonderland Revisited ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[3rd International Music Festival]]> The 3rd International Music Festival of Rhodes will take place between the 13th-28th June, with various concerts taking place in the Palace of the Grand Masters. The schedule is as follows (all concerts start at 9pm):

13/6 - ERT National Symphony Orchestra (conductor Vladimir Simeonidis, piano Cyprien Katsaris, presentation Alexis Katsaris )

18/6 - Flute (Nevad Veron) and piano (Niko Kiriosoglou) recital

21/6 - Electric String Quartet 4tissimo

25/6 - Piano Recital (Stefano Thomopoulo)

27-28/6 - Viento de Tango Show, with live orchestra, dancing and singing.


]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rhodes Rock 09]]>
]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ECO Films 09]]> http://www.ecofilms.gr





]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Medieval Rose Festival ]]> http://www.medievalrose.org.



As part of the festival, the Rhodes Chess Club "Knight" will be holding a free speed chess competition, open to players of all ages and skills, at Saint Anthony Gate (just outside the Palace of the Grand Masters). The contest will take place during the medieval fair on June 19-21, 17:00-21:00. Parallel to the main event, an 'artistic' chess contest will take place, and classes will be held to offer the opportunity to learn more about chess.
]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Yoga in Rhodes]]> Yoga In Rhodes and the Bonito Café & Gallery in Kolimbia have a full June program of events, including yoga classes, a Laughter Yoga (!) specialist, kids' activities for the school holidays, workshops with a Life Coaching expert, classes in 'self-massage for a youthful complexion', aromatherapy, a meditation workshop, belly dancing classes, live music and the opportunity to meet with a UK registered nurse in a health drop-in clinic. For more information and a full program click on the link above, or visit www.yogainrhodes.com or call Clare Lee on 6946984511.  

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Film Festival - Mental Health]]> From the 6th-12th of July there will be a film festival in Rhodes with the theme of mental health. Films will be shown in the outdoor cinema near the town hall and the program is below. Entrance is free.

Sounds like a good opportunity to catch stellar performances from the likes of Jack Nicholson, Robert de Niro, Dustin Hoffman etc. Perhaps not for a light-hearted or romantic night out though: Requiem For a Dream is quite possibly the bleakest film I've ever seen, after it I felt like I'd been hit over the head with a sledgehammer...

Mon 6th July, 9pm - One Flew over Cuckoo’s nest
Tue 7th July, 9pm - Pollock
Wed 8th July, 9pm - As Good As It Gets
Thu 9th July, 9pm - Taxi Driver
Fri 10th July, 9pm - Rain Man
Sat 11th July, 9pm - Requiem For a Dream
Sun 12th July, 9pm - Away From Her

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Business Networking Event - ICAN]]> Following the success of Allazo Networking's first Business Networking Event in April, a second 'ICAN' networking event will take place on Tuesday 12th May at 10am in Lindos Reception. The event is aimed at English-speaking business owners or freelancers in Rhodes who want to promote their services or products, or those wishing to start up their own business and who are looking for support, advice, ideas or inspiration.  If you would like to attend this event, please email Karen on karen.shepherd@allazo.co.uk so that she has a rough idea of numbers.

For full details click here.

]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Jolly Good Do was a... jolly good do!]]> The English school fund-raiser 'A Jolly Good Do' took place on the 21st of March and was considered by all who attended to have been... well, a jolly good do!
 
The amount raised was 630€ after expenses, and the school are happy to announce that a music centre has been bought for use in lessons and future social events. The rest of the funds will be used to extend the library and on furniture to accommodate it.
 
A big thank you to:

- The school social committee/fund raising committee for organising the event.
- All our sponsors who donated prizes for the raffle
- Local band Omioma who rocked the place out
- Fatmans for organising the venue to accommodate us and for the buffet
- And finally to everyone who bought tickets, especially those who went to a lot of effort finding babysitters and still managed to attend....
 
]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New applications now being accepted for the English school.]]> The English-speaking department of S.P.O.R.(the 'English school') is now accepting applications for the academic year 2009-2010. Kindergarten classes will be available to children born in 2004, and main school classes are available to those born in 2003 or earlier.  Application forms should be obtained from the English-speaking department at the Multicultural School building and returned to the school by May 31st.

Existing students of the school will recieve a newsletter and a re-registration form for next year next month.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Business Networking Event - ICAN]]> Allazo Networking will be organising a business networking event 'ICAN' on Tuesday 7th April at 11am in Lindos Reception. The event is aimed at English-speaking business owners or freelancers in Rhodes who want to promote their services or products, or those wishing to start up their own business and who are looking for support, advice, ideas or inspiration.  There will be a short presentation called ‘The key to opening more doors’ by Karen Shepherd of Allazo Networking. If you would like to attend this event, please email Karen on karen.shepherd@allazo.co.uk so that she has a rough idea of numbers.

For full details click here.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Easter Bunny Children's Party & Wonderland Treasure Hunt]]> The English-speaking theatre group invite you to...

Easter Bunny Children's Party and Wonderland Treasure Hunt 
 
@ Mystique Jazz Bar, Faliraki
On Sunday 5th April
 
15.00 (3pm) > Treasure Hunt (inside) Pen or pencil required.
16.00 (4pm) > Games with the White Rabbit
 
Entrance: 2 euros per child (includes free soft drinks for children)
 
Bring a plate of food for the buffet table (not crisps or croissants please!)
 
**Special Greek Speaking Guests**
 
Tourid and Barbara - fun and games with the party clowns!
Mike da Kolpa - the fast finger work Magician.

Directions: Go down Faliraki bar street, turn left at the roundabout (McDonalds) and then left at the next mini roundabout by the Faliraki Beach Hotel. Mystique jazz bar is approx. 200 metres on the left, past Liquid nightclub. Parking opposite.
 
N.B. Seating may be outside, weather dependant – bring a cardie!

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[English school sports day]]> The annual English School Sports Day and Picnic will take place on Sunday 3rd of May 2009 (please note the change from the previously advertised date of 26th April) at 11.30am in the Old Town Moat under the bridge at the D'Amboise (artists) gate.
 
Please bring:
  • Your own hard boiled egg and spoon (for the egg & spoon race!)
  • Sack (for the 'sack' race!)
  • Running shoes
  • Picnic and blanket to sit on
WARNING! If the weather is hot and sunny (remember those days!?) then this area of the moat is a real 'sun-trap' and
you may need sun cream and lots of water for your kids (bring it with you as there is nowhere to buy it within the moat).

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Earth Hour in Rhodes]]> The Earth Hour began as a campaign to call citizens of Sydney to turn off their lights one night for one hour and quickly transformed to a worldwide effort against climate change. On Saturday, March 28th, at 20:30, all citizens of world are asked to turn off their lights for one hour, the Earth Hour. The island of Rhodes will be participating, so don't be suprised when it all goes dark...

For further information and to enlist, see http://www.earthhour.org/signup/gr:el

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Multicultural Festival 2009]]> This year's 'Multicultural Festival' will be held on Sunday 29th March 2009 at the International School from 11.00am-2.00pm.

S.P.O.R. has held an 'eco fair' for the last four years - the name of the event has changed to reflect the multicultural nature of our organization but the objectives remain the same: To initiate an enjoyable community-based event at the International School and to raise funds for S.P.O.R.'s running costs. Last years event was also held at the International School and was very successful.

Inside the building there will be a range of children's activities - last year they included face painting, making jewellery, rock painting, bag printing/painting and candle-making.  There will also be a lottery and a cafeteria selling food and drinks.

Outside there will be a 'Wheel of Fortune' and a 'jumble sale' area in the opposite car park. If anyone is interested in selling, contact Anna on 22410 96473. Stand space costs 5€ for a two metre space (you will need to bring your own table). Charities can exhibit for free. Note that only food amnd drink which CANNOT be consumed on site may be sold i.e. pots of jam or single large cakes are OK, snacks are not.  In the event of bad weather,every effort will be made to accommodate the stands inside.

There will also be an outdoor stage for various performances by singers and dancers.

COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN!

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[A Jolly Good Do......]]> When...
Saturday 21st March 2009
 
Where...
Fatman's Bar, Ixia
 
Price...
5€ per adult
 
Includes....
Hot buffet and live band 'Omioma'.
 
This is the first event organised by the new fund-raising committee of the English-speaking school. Everyone is invited to our adults-only evening, so get your friends and relatives together for 'a good night out'.... and get those dancing shoes on!!  As usual there will be a superb raffle, but the more prizes the merrier - so all donations will be greatly appreciated.  Proceeds will buy a music centre for the childrens' parties at the school, book shelves for our growing library, and a projector.

Contact Claire for tickets or donations on 6948587068.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Jumble Sale in Koskinou, Sunday 15th March ]]> Jumble sale

Sunday 15th March, at the townhall, Koskinou.
Tables from 10am, doors open from 11am.

Coffee and cakes
Hot dogs and waffles
 
We hope to see you there!
For more info, call 6974610997
 
 
]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Alice in Wonderland]]> This year's pantomine will be Alice in Wonderland and will be performed at the Dimotiko Theatre on Sunday 1st March, Saturday 7th March and Sunday 8th March
 
As usual the panto will be performed in English and will no doubt be an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza performed by an English-speaking cast aged from three to ninety-three!!!  It's carnival time - so come in fancy dress and join in the fun...
 
Entrance is 5€ per adult and 2€ per child (under 12). Tickets on sale at the Theatre door on the night.  The performances will start promptly at 5pm... don't be late or it'll be  'OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!!!!!'

All proceeds (after costs) will go to local charities.




]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Valentine Special]]> On Saturday the 14th of Febuary, Fatman Slim's in Ixia will be hosting a Valentine Special live music night, 21.30 til late. All welcome!]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Car Boot Sale dates at the Rose Hotel, Faliraki]]> The following are upcoming dates for the car boot sales at the Rose Hotel, Faliraki:

Sunday 25/01/09
Sunday 22/02/09
Sunday 29/03/09
Sunday 26/04/09

Come along and sell, buy, or just hang out!

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT