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This Month
May Day and Battle of Crete Commemorations
We start the month with May Day, of course, which is a public holiday. Here it is celebrated both as the Festival of Flowers and as International Worker’s Day. Given the current economic climate, there are likely to be several political rallies in the major cities in Greece (we’ll report back next month!).
In the latter half of May veterans and locals pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Crete which took place in May 1941. You can find out more about this in our May 2007 edition. There will be a flag raising ceremony on Friday 21st May at the Firkas Fortress, Hania Old Harbour at 10am. There will be a service and wreath laying at Souda Bay War Cemetery on Saturday 22nd May at 6pm. There will also be other commemorative events in our region which are likely to include Preveli Monastery and Stavromenos. We will update you online as and when we get more information.
Finally, many thanks to Elizabeth Creed for providing us with the following link - http://www.mariahill.com.au/diggersandgreeks/index.htm - this website provides a fascinating insight into the role that Australian soldiers played in the campaign. From the website you also discover the somewhat horrifying facts that a) the ’Diggers’ who fought in Greece and Crete were never issued with a campaign medal, and b) The soldiers were forbidden for many years to wear the medal issued to them by the Greek government on Anzac Day. It is hoped that the veterans will be issued with medals in time for the 70th anniversary in 2011.
Eurovision Song Contest
Thanks to Elizabeth Creed (again!) for the reminder, and also to Kate Clayton Hathway and Tony for that great party in May 2004. Dearest readers, there really is no escape. The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Oslo, Norway, this year. The semi finals are on 25th and 27th May, and the Grand Final is on the 29th. Find out more in our ‘recipe’ section on our Lifestyle Page!
We’re Going on Holiday!
The Bugle team (Kate and Luc) will be taking a break from Rethymnon from the 10th - 21st May. We’re off to Italy to visit Kate’s sister, and then to the Peloponnese to celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary. We will be checking our emails whilst we are away, and you can always leave a message on our answer - phone, but please understand that we might not be able to reply immediately to queries during this time. See you when we get back!
Bugle Outlets and Contact Details
Printed copies of the Bugle are distributed in a variety of locations around Rethymnon and environs. These include: International News - Mini Market (Square of Unknown Soldier), Satellite Tourist Services (Sof Venizelou 21, by the Marina), Tapas y Vinos (Melissinou 14), Galero Bar (Rimondi Fountain), Mediterraneo Bookstore (Paleologou), Octopus (Tsouderon 13), Stella’s Kitchen / Olga’s Pension (Soulion Street), Friends of Animals Charity Shop in Pigi, The Terrace in Platanes, Taverna Vergina in Platanes, Fantasia Kinderland in Kavros, Hotel Palladion in Kavros and Restaurant Paradiso in Agia Galini.
To contact the Bugle, telephone Kate Brusten on 28310 54594 / 6942635515, or email editor@rethymnonnews.com – the deadline for the next issue is 24/05/10.
All previous issues have been archived on this site and can be viewed through the archive section.
Spreading the Word!
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