Red Cross Benefit in May

Bob and Eveleen Wright will be hosting a Coffee and Cake morning in aid of the GREEK RED CROSS: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΣ ΕΡΥΘΡΟΣ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣ at Villa Estia, Maroulas, on Sunday 17th May from 10.30am to 1pm. Tickets for this event will be available at the April and May Rethymnon CIC Coffee Mornings, and also on the door. Entrance: 10 Euros per person or 15 Euros per couple - this includes coffee or tea and cake, plus one raffle ticket.

The local branch of the Red Cross helps those in need in the Rethymnon region. This includes those who have somehow ‘fallen through the net’ or have become victims of natural disasters such as fire and floods. Please support this worthwhile cause!

Directions to Villa Estia: Take the road from Platanes (5km east of Rethymnon) to Arkadi, past the new LIDL. In Tsesmes, DO NOT take the first turn right to Maroulas! Instead, continue towards Adele, past the EKO garage. On the right is a mini-market ‘O Manos’, the next right is the turn to Agia Paraskevi and Maroulas. 100m further on is a three-way junction. Take the right turn to Maroulas, and Villa Estia is the second house on the right, before the first large bend. It would be helpful if you could let Bob and Eveleen know in advance if you are going to attend this event so that they can get an idea of numbers. And any donations of cakes for the day would be greatly appreciated….! To contact Bob and Eveleen for further information please call 28310 71221 or email bobandev@otenet.gr

Summer ‘Arts, Crafts and Local Produce’ Table Top Sales: Call for Participants

Kath Walls would like to hear from anyone who would be interested in participating in table top sales of arts, crafts and local produce, that would take place in Amari village on one Sunday per month between June and October (probably on the second or third Sunday of each month).

The emphasis will be on promoting individually created works of art, handicrafts and homemade produce that have a Cretan ‘theme’ (rather than on mass-produced items). Kath would also be interested to hear from people who would like to give demonstrations of art and craft techniques, and those who would like to showcase traditional local skills. To find out more, phone Kath on 28330 22265 6949419571.

Cancer Support Group

A Cancer Support Group has been formed for people who have been through or who are undergoing treatment for cancer, as well as for someone who has recently lost someone to cancer. These are the needs of the current group. It is a diverse group for now and different groups can be formed later on an "as needed" basis. This is a support group not a therapy group, and confidentiality is a given. There is no fee. Meetings will be held on the first Monday of every month in Georgioupolis, at the Samaria in the square, from 11 AM - 1 pm. Carpooling available from Rethymnon. Any questions or comments can be directed to Chris - 6977559644 or email cparnassus@hotmail.com