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Apokoronas 2012
What’s going on in the area?
This page is to let you all know what is going on in Apokoronas. It will expand as we get more
information in - so send us details of your leisure activities. This is not
the place for one off events or advertising cafeterias or restaurants etc unless they have regular events. we are concentrating on what is
happening in Apokoronas though there may be the occasional mention of
Hania, Rethymnon etc.
Whats included ?
Clubs, groups, meetings, classes. It does not matter if the groups are
amateur or professional. The events page will remain as usual and this
one will be updated as we have more information. You will also be able to
download and print this page
Let us know
If you take part in a group, club, class etc or would like to suggest another category, please let us
know at [email protected]
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Contents..
The “Arts”
Lessons and Classes
Social Clubs
Out and About
Churches
Charitable Groups
Venues with regular
events
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Kalamitsi Arts Group
Kalamitsi Arts Group (KAG) exists to provide and promote creative events in western Crete.
Run by Phil and Francesca Harrison, the organisation each year presents Vamos Arts Week, an
Autumn Festival, concerts, exhibitions, open studios, workshops, film nights, talks, poetry &
prose readings, world cuisine and live music evenings, gourmet nights, quizzes and a Christmas
Fair. More details are available on their regularly-updated website https://sites.google.com/a/
madeinspoon.com/amygdali/, or by writing to [email protected]. You can also become a
‘Friend’ of KAG (details on website page) to support their operation and enjoy extra privileges.
Toneel Drama Group
Our aim is to provide entertainment to our audiences and give our members the chance to have
fun, experience working in the theatre and learn new skills in a safe, supportive environment. We also hold acting workshops. Very few members have any previous experience in drama before
coming to Crete. We welcome anyone who wants to join the group to be involved in any way –
not just in acting but also in building sets, supporting productions either technically or more
generally in front of house roles etc We also look to work with other groups in the Apokoronas
area of Crete to promote arts and culture in the area for the benefit of all citizens.We are a
members club. Members elect a small management team each year to manage the everyday
activities of the group.
www.toneeldramagroup.org
Open Mike Night - Vamos
These take place every other Tuesday and has proved very popular. Contributors are always
welcome. This is a free event. For more information about these nights email Fred Reynolds at
[email protected] Apokoronas Photographic Group! [APG]
The Apokoronas Photographic Group was formed in May 2009 by a group of photography
enthusiasts of different nationalities living in the Apokoronas area. Members come with a wide
range of photographic experiences, skills and interests
The main objectives of the group are
- to develop individual photographic practice and creativity -to share and exchange knowledge
and technical skills These are facilitated by
-the setting of a themed Monthly Photographic Challenge -review and discussion of the
photographs produced -demonstrations of various digital editing programmes and techniques
-bi-annual outings for a specific photographic assignment -an annual exhibition
-The group meet in Kefalas 10.00 -12.00 on the last Tuesday of every month.
New members welcome; for further information please contact Sara Gilding on 28250 22461/
6942974640 or email [email protected]
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Social Clubs
Cretan international community
The Cretan International Community of Hania was established as a support group for
people of all nationalities living in the Hania area of Western Crete and has the following
aims:
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To assist recent arrivals to settle into their newly adopted country.
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To produce a monthly newsletter as a resource guide, and forum.
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To promote local tourism, goods and services.
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To organise social activities.
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To support charitable and environmental organisations.
http://thecic.eu
Bridge club
Bridge morning at Totem in Plaka from 10am every Tuesday. All abilities welcome Contact
Barbara on 6950310183
Diet club
Contact Linda on 6957682375.
Mahjong group
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Lessons and Classes
Greek lessons Harris
Harry Angelakis http://www.survivalgreek.com/
Greek conversation Kalami
Contact Ireni Flemetaki [email protected]
Greek conversation Liakoto
Monday (beginners) and Thursday (more advanced) evenings. 5-6pm and 6-7pm.. There is often a
waiting list. Lessons cost €7 a week but include a drink and a meze. Contact KAG see page 3
Cretan Dance - Plaka
At the community Hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Melina - 6986889481
Chess Plaka
In planning now
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Out and About
Horse - riding
Zoraida - Horse-riding Georgioupolis. Open all year round www.zoraidas-horseriding.com/
Tel; 0030 28250 61745
Mobile 6947185656
Walking groups
There are several walking groups in the area
Contact:
Geoff Needle - [email protected]
Birdwatching
Cretan Creative Holidays
Creative Workshops in and around the wonderful traditional village of Vamos in Western Crete
in Greece. Single days or whole holidays. http://cretancreative.com/
Gardening -
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Churches
St Thomas
The Anglican Church of St. Thomas is situated in the village of Kefalas, which is 30 minutes east
of Chania in the Apokoronas region of Crete. The nearest town is Vamos, 4 miles west of Kefalas.
The Church is a left turn off the Vamos to Kefalas road, as you approach the village of Kefalas
and there is a car park adjacent to the Church.
We have a service of Holy Communion in English every Sunday at 11am. We welcome people of
any (or no specific) church denomination or background. The service lasts around one hour with
hymns, bible readings, prayers and a talk/address.
This is followed at 12.30pm by our Church Children's Club for English speaking children aged up
to 8,( but older children are welcome).which meets for half an hour with games, craft activities,
bible stories and singing. You are welcome to both the11am service and/or the Children's Club.
You are welcome at the Children's Club if you do not wish to attend the 11am service.
To contact us, you can either email us on [email protected] or you can telephone us
on (0030) 28250 23270 (Revd Terry Wilcock)
or Pastoral Co-ordinators :
Jan Lovell (Kefalas) Tel: 28250 22756 ;
Jill Jesper (Gavalochori) Tel: 28253 00754 ; Keir Hughes (Kalamitsi) Tel:28250 22305. Orthodox church
Holy Metropolis of Kydonia and Apokoronas
http://www.ec-patr.org/dioceses.php?lang=gr&id=73
Catholic Cathedral Chania
The Catholic cathedral in Chania is No. 46 Halidon Street which is on the left, going down
towards the harbour. It is right opposite the large Greek Orthodox cathedral.
Winter Mass time: Monday to Saturday 6.0pm
Summer Mass time for the same days is 7.0pm. (the times change when the clocks change)
There is an English language Mass on Saturday evenings
Sunday Holy Mass 10.0am throughout the year.
Telephone 28210 - 93443
International Church of Chania
Every Sunday there is a service in English and German. Greek is offered when needed as well. All
Cretans, tourists and other visitors are welcome to join for a Sunday service.
Our rooms are located in the basement of the Greek Evangelical Church of Chania.
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Charities and Community Support
Sarah’s Hope Foundation
http://sarashopefoundation.co.uk/
Stamps for the Blind
Bob Scott [email protected]
Apokoronas Friends of the Red Cross
please contact Clayton, Ian & Ann [email protected]
Cancer support group Georgioupolis
contact Chris Parnassuss 6977559644 or email [email protected]
Bereavement group
Contact Chris Parnassuss 6977559644 or email [email protected]
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Venues with regular events
This section is for venues, be they cafeterias, tavernas who have regular social events paid or free.
This is not for places that have the odd one off band or social function
Cretan Corner - Aptera
Open Easter - October 11-3pm & 6pm till late!
Megala Horafia Square Aptera
Saturday night, Cretan dance specials.Great Family Entertainment from June - September
Numerous weekly Friday coffee mornings with speakers, charity events, exhibitions etc. including
Contact Sue Kokotsakis suecretancorner@gmail & ask to be put on the mailing list or call 28250 32241/ 31940 or 6909800998 for Further information
Liakoto Arts cafe Vamos
As well as hosting many events run in conjunction with KAG, the “Liakoto” offers many of it’s
own events featuring both local and international musicians, speakers and performers.
http://www.liakoto-artcafe.gr
Georgos Hatzidakis on 2825023217 or 6939983958
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