All the fun of the Christmas Fayre
Χείρα Βοηθείας Membership Scheme launched
21.11.2014
Yesterday, the Steering Group of Χείρα Βοηθείας launched its new membership scheme. The legal requirements of registration as an official charity with the Nomos of Chania meant that we needed a list of 21 Founding Members in order to adopt the Constitution and submit the application for official status to the Court of the First Instance in Vamos.
It was always the intention to have a membership which was open to all of Χείρα Βοηθείας' friends and supportsers.
There is no subscription fee. The only condition of membership is acceptance of the Constitution which describes the role and responsibilities of members. All members irrespective of whether they are Founding Members or not have full and equal rights.
Obviously the more members Χείρα Βοηθείας has, the greater our credibility and therefore our effectiveness will be.
We are delighted to report that Pat Westwell has agreed to take on the role of Membership Secretary.
More details coming very soon.
So you know what you are letting yourself in for, we are posting the Constitution below.
It was always the intention to have a membership which was open to all of Χείρα Βοηθείας' friends and supportsers.
There is no subscription fee. The only condition of membership is acceptance of the Constitution which describes the role and responsibilities of members. All members irrespective of whether they are Founding Members or not have full and equal rights.
Obviously the more members Χείρα Βοηθείας has, the greater our credibility and therefore our effectiveness will be.
We are delighted to report that Pat Westwell has agreed to take on the role of Membership Secretary.
More details coming very soon.
So you know what you are letting yourself in for, we are posting the Constitution below.
The Constitution of the Somateio
Χείρα Βοηθείας
Χείρα Βοηθείας
A Helping Hand
SPONSOR A FOOD BAG
Statements in the Press that the crisis in Greece is over are premature. Currently, in Apokoronas, 256 families including about 400 children rely on Χείρα Βοηθείας for support.
Our urgent need is to put our finances on a stable and more predictable footing. Key to this is the Sponsor A Bag Programme. Every 6 weeks, supporters of Χείρα Βοηθείας pledge a regular donation of 25€, 20€ or 15€ to pay for a Family Food Bag.
Can you make a pledge?
So far 640€ has been pledged every 6 weeks. We have now set ourselves the target of making this 1000€.
That means we need 15 new pledges of 25€, 18 of 20€ or 24 of 15€ …. Or any combination!
It means that for the cost of a couple of cups of coffee a week or for less than the cost of a meal for 2, you can help make a real difference.
Please email [email protected] with your pledge.
For more information contact Pete Sheppard on 6943683064
ΥΙΟΘΕΤΗΣΤΕ ΚΙ ΕΣΕΙΣ ΜΙΑ ΤΣΑΝΤΑ ΜΕ ΤΡΟΦΙΜΑ
Δηλώσεις στον Τύπο ότι η κρίση στην Ελλάδα έχει περάσει είναι πρόωρες. Επί του παρόντος, στον Αποκόρωνα, 256 οικογένειες, συμπεριλαμβανομένων περίπου 400 παιδιά βασίζονται στην Χείρα Βοηθείας για την υποστήριξη.
Η επείγουσα ανάγκη μας είναι να βάλουμε τα οικονομικά μας σε μία σταθερή και πιο προβλέψιμη βάση. Το κλειδί για αυτό το έργο είναι «η υιοθέτηση μιας τσάντας». Κάθε 6 εβδομάδες, οι υποστηρικτές της Χείρας Βοηθείας υπόσχονται μια τακτική δωρεά 25€, 20€ ή 15€ για να πληρώσουν για μια τσάντα τροφίμων.
Θα Υιοθετήσετε κι εσείς μια τσάντα με τρόφιμα;
Μπορείς να κάνεις εσύ μια υπόσχεση;
Μέχρι τώρα 640€ έχουν δεσμευτεί κάθε 6 εβδομάδες. Θέσαμε τώρα το στόχο να καταστεί αυτό 1000€.
Αυτό σημαίνει ότι χρειαζόμαστε 15 νέες υποσχέσεις των 25€, ή 18€ των 20 ή 24 των 15€ .... ή οποιοδήποτε άλλο συνδυασμό!
Αυτό σημαίνει ότι για το κόστος των δύο φλιτζανιών καφέ την εβδομάδα ή για λιγότερο από το κόστος του φαγητού για δύο, μπορείς να κάνεις μια πραγματική διαφορά.
Σας Παρακαλούμε, στείλτε την υπόσχεσή σας στο [email protected]
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, τηλεφωνήστε Pete Sheppard στο 6943683064
A Helping Hand
SPONSOR A FOOD BAG
Statements in the Press that the crisis in Greece is over are premature. Currently, in Apokoronas, 256 families including about 400 children rely on Χείρα Βοηθείας for support.
Our urgent need is to put our finances on a stable and more predictable footing. Key to this is the Sponsor A Bag Programme. Every 6 weeks, supporters of Χείρα Βοηθείας pledge a regular donation of 25€, 20€ or 15€ to pay for a Family Food Bag.
Can you make a pledge?
So far 640€ has been pledged every 6 weeks. We have now set ourselves the target of making this 1000€.
That means we need 15 new pledges of 25€, 18 of 20€ or 24 of 15€ …. Or any combination!
It means that for the cost of a couple of cups of coffee a week or for less than the cost of a meal for 2, you can help make a real difference.
Please email [email protected] with your pledge.
For more information contact Pete Sheppard on 6943683064
ΥΙΟΘΕΤΗΣΤΕ ΚΙ ΕΣΕΙΣ ΜΙΑ ΤΣΑΝΤΑ ΜΕ ΤΡΟΦΙΜΑ
Δηλώσεις στον Τύπο ότι η κρίση στην Ελλάδα έχει περάσει είναι πρόωρες. Επί του παρόντος, στον Αποκόρωνα, 256 οικογένειες, συμπεριλαμβανομένων περίπου 400 παιδιά βασίζονται στην Χείρα Βοηθείας για την υποστήριξη.
Η επείγουσα ανάγκη μας είναι να βάλουμε τα οικονομικά μας σε μία σταθερή και πιο προβλέψιμη βάση. Το κλειδί για αυτό το έργο είναι «η υιοθέτηση μιας τσάντας». Κάθε 6 εβδομάδες, οι υποστηρικτές της Χείρας Βοηθείας υπόσχονται μια τακτική δωρεά 25€, 20€ ή 15€ για να πληρώσουν για μια τσάντα τροφίμων.
Θα Υιοθετήσετε κι εσείς μια τσάντα με τρόφιμα;
Μπορείς να κάνεις εσύ μια υπόσχεση;
Μέχρι τώρα 640€ έχουν δεσμευτεί κάθε 6 εβδομάδες. Θέσαμε τώρα το στόχο να καταστεί αυτό 1000€.
Αυτό σημαίνει ότι χρειαζόμαστε 15 νέες υποσχέσεις των 25€, ή 18€ των 20 ή 24 των 15€ .... ή οποιοδήποτε άλλο συνδυασμό!
Αυτό σημαίνει ότι για το κόστος των δύο φλιτζανιών καφέ την εβδομάδα ή για λιγότερο από το κόστος του φαγητού για δύο, μπορείς να κάνεις μια πραγματική διαφορά.
Σας Παρακαλούμε, στείλτε την υπόσχεσή σας στο [email protected]
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, τηλεφωνήστε Pete Sheppard στο 6943683064
Χείρα Βοηθείας meets the Mayor-Elect to discuss the future
Following the Municipal Elections, the Steering Group of Χείρα Βοηθείας wrote a letter to Mr. Charalambos Koukianakis, the Mayor-elect of Apokoronas. We, of course, began by congratulating him on his success. We reminded him that Χείρα Βοηθείας is a group of volunteers here in Apokoronas, which works to support all those in need in our Municipality with food and other essential items. This proved unnecessary as it turned out. Mr. Koukianakis was fully aware of our work and expressed his appreciation of it.
In the letter, we requested the opportunity to meet with him to discuss the new Council’s future support for our work.
The meeting between Pete Sheppard and Mr. Koukianakis took place at the former Town Hall of Armenoi in Kalyves on Friday.
It was explained how important continuity and stability is to the success of the work. Residents need to know that Χείρα Βοηθείας will continue to receive the full support of the Mayor and the Municipal Authority of Apokoronas.
Mr. Koukianakis proceeded to outline his proposals for the future of the work of social solidarity here in Apokoronas. He described his plan for a comprehensive alignment of professional and voluntary organisations – the Help in the Home Programmes, the Orthodox Church, Χείρα Βοηθείας, Community Representatives (Topikoi), Village Priests, the Cultural Associations – all working together. Soon after his inauguration as Mayor in September, a meeting will be called, under the chairpersonship of the Vice-Mayor responsible, in order to discuss the way forward.
He further emphasised that the Election campaign was a thing of the past. People from all the Combinations and from none of them, would need to work together for the good of the Municipality.
Pete Sheppard welcomed this perspective which holds out the prospect of ever deepening links between Χείρα Βοηθείας and the wider community.
In the letter, we requested the opportunity to meet with him to discuss the new Council’s future support for our work.
The meeting between Pete Sheppard and Mr. Koukianakis took place at the former Town Hall of Armenoi in Kalyves on Friday.
It was explained how important continuity and stability is to the success of the work. Residents need to know that Χείρα Βοηθείας will continue to receive the full support of the Mayor and the Municipal Authority of Apokoronas.
Mr. Koukianakis proceeded to outline his proposals for the future of the work of social solidarity here in Apokoronas. He described his plan for a comprehensive alignment of professional and voluntary organisations – the Help in the Home Programmes, the Orthodox Church, Χείρα Βοηθείας, Community Representatives (Topikoi), Village Priests, the Cultural Associations – all working together. Soon after his inauguration as Mayor in September, a meeting will be called, under the chairpersonship of the Vice-Mayor responsible, in order to discuss the way forward.
He further emphasised that the Election campaign was a thing of the past. People from all the Combinations and from none of them, would need to work together for the good of the Municipality.
Pete Sheppard welcomed this perspective which holds out the prospect of ever deepening links between Χείρα Βοηθείας and the wider community.
Preparing for the next Food Distribution
Preparing for the next Distribution
Jo has produced her report of Χείρα Βοηθείας’ shopping needs as we prepare for the next distribution of Food Bags scheduled for later in July.
This followed the “count-up” of all the items collected using the Red Boxes placed in over 20 Supermarkets, MiniMarkets and Hotels throughout Apokoronas.
Jo’s report clearly shows the continuing importance of the Red Boxes – more than 20% of our total needs are met by people buying an extra item of non-perishable food and placing it in the Red Box when they are out shopping.
As always there is scope for improvement!
Please check to see if there is a Red Box where you shop. Would your local shopkeeper take a Red Box? Local organisations, the Syllogos, the football team – have arranged events where the “entrance fee” is food for Χείρα Βοηθείας. Is that something you could suggest your group could do?
Please remind your friends and neighbours about the Red Boxes!
Jo has produced her report of Χείρα Βοηθείας’ shopping needs as we prepare for the next distribution of Food Bags scheduled for later in July.
This followed the “count-up” of all the items collected using the Red Boxes placed in over 20 Supermarkets, MiniMarkets and Hotels throughout Apokoronas.
Jo’s report clearly shows the continuing importance of the Red Boxes – more than 20% of our total needs are met by people buying an extra item of non-perishable food and placing it in the Red Box when they are out shopping.
As always there is scope for improvement!
Please check to see if there is a Red Box where you shop. Would your local shopkeeper take a Red Box? Local organisations, the Syllogos, the football team – have arranged events where the “entrance fee” is food for Χείρα Βοηθείας. Is that something you could suggest your group could do?
Please remind your friends and neighbours about the Red Boxes!
Can You Help?
We are focussing on food staples. These are the items we would like people to put in the Red Boxes. Unfortunately due to current distribution arrangements over which we have no control, we cannot deal with fresh food. We hope to free up a few euros by providing these items so that families can buy fresh fruit and vegetables themselves.
Each week, volunteers empty the Red Boxes and take the things to their local Town Hall so they can be transferred to the Food Bank in Nippos.
But the system needs co-ordinating. More Red Boxes need to be deployed – in the hotels of Almyrida and Georgioupolis for example so that visitors have the opportunity to contribute. Volunteers need support. Cover for holidays and sickness needs to be arranged. Is that a job you could do?
Press statements suggest that the economic crisis in Greece is over. That seems to us premature. Currently, 259 families rely on the support of Χείρα Βοηθείας – that includes nearly 400 children. Each of us needs to do what we can to help – and the Red Box is one simple way to do that!
If you would like more information about the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας and/or would like to get involved, email us on [email protected]
We are focussing on food staples. These are the items we would like people to put in the Red Boxes. Unfortunately due to current distribution arrangements over which we have no control, we cannot deal with fresh food. We hope to free up a few euros by providing these items so that families can buy fresh fruit and vegetables themselves.
Each week, volunteers empty the Red Boxes and take the things to their local Town Hall so they can be transferred to the Food Bank in Nippos.
But the system needs co-ordinating. More Red Boxes need to be deployed – in the hotels of Almyrida and Georgioupolis for example so that visitors have the opportunity to contribute. Volunteers need support. Cover for holidays and sickness needs to be arranged. Is that a job you could do?
Press statements suggest that the economic crisis in Greece is over. That seems to us premature. Currently, 259 families rely on the support of Χείρα Βοηθείας – that includes nearly 400 children. Each of us needs to do what we can to help – and the Red Box is one simple way to do that!
If you would like more information about the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας and/or would like to get involved, email us on [email protected]
A Somateio is born!
Pete Sheppard, Suzanne Lane, Tony Lane, Liz Remnant, Gerry Dutton, Jan Docking, Joan Sheppard, Ray White, David Fueggle, Pam Carey, Jo Taylor,and Richard Johnson.
Unable to attend were Joan Bailey, Barbara Johnson, Sheila Teasdale, Sue Whitehouse, Issie McLean, Pat Westwell, Roger Newbery and Georgos Simvoulakis.
Χείρα Βοηθείας decides to become a Somateio
Yesterday (Tuesday 17th June 2014), the General Assembly of the new Somateio «Χείρα Βοηθείας» met at the Marouvas Taverna in Vamos. It was the Inaugural Meeting to discuss and finalise the Constitution and sign the forms as the Founding Members.
We are publishing the Constitution below. We have been greatly assisted in its final formulation by Ms. Christianna Tsigagloglou, a lawyer from Chania who has agreed to oversee the legal procedures involved in establishing Χείρα Βοηθείας as a Somateio or official Philanthropic Organisation here in Greece.
The next step is for Ms. Tsigagloglou to lodge our papers with the Court to get their official stamp of approval. She will also see to it that Χείρα Βοηθείας is registered as a charity with Nomos of Chania.
The founding members discussed various aspects of the Constitution. It was agreed that we should aim for as little formality as possible in the organisation. Our priority is to develop further our ability to involve people in the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας whether it is packing the bags, collecting the donated food from the Red Boxes, Sponsoring A Food Bag or any or all of the many things that result in our 6 weekly distributions. So we want to avoid votes, elections and offices like President etc. We all know how easy it is for organisations to get distracted by such things instead of being able to concentrate on the work.
It was emphasised that involvement in the work of the Steering Group is open to everyone – no need to get elected, just volunteer to help!
The law (Article 80 of the Greek Civil Code for those interested!) requires us to have 20 Founding Members. We managed to capture most of them on camera. Those unable to be present are also listed. We have tried to get a good geographical spread so you can always find one if you want information or to get involved. The 20 are, of course, not an exclusive group. It is just the start! We know there are many more of you out there! Please get in touch.
As you would expect, it was not long before Fund-raising was being discussed. August 7th in Georgioupolis Square with Carl Axon and the Rockin’ Rebels headlining after a display of traditional Greek Music and Dance – that is our next big event. Your help and attendance would be great!
We also need to push on with the Sponsor A Bag scheme to give our finances some semblance of stability and predictability.
Also looking ahead, the Steering Group has written to the Mayor-Elect Mr. Charalambos Koukianakis who will take office in September to request a conversation about the continuing support for Χείρα Βοηθείας from the new Municipal Administration. Mr. Koukianakis was enthusiastic about such a meeting and it will take place next week.
Unfortunately, despite press statements to the contrary, the economic and social crisis here in Greece shows no sign of being at an end as far as our fellow residents are concerned. Our lists now contain 256 families with more than 400 children who rely on our / your support. We must face this challenge together.
Yesterday (Tuesday 17th June 2014), the General Assembly of the new Somateio «Χείρα Βοηθείας» met at the Marouvas Taverna in Vamos. It was the Inaugural Meeting to discuss and finalise the Constitution and sign the forms as the Founding Members.
We are publishing the Constitution below. We have been greatly assisted in its final formulation by Ms. Christianna Tsigagloglou, a lawyer from Chania who has agreed to oversee the legal procedures involved in establishing Χείρα Βοηθείας as a Somateio or official Philanthropic Organisation here in Greece.
The next step is for Ms. Tsigagloglou to lodge our papers with the Court to get their official stamp of approval. She will also see to it that Χείρα Βοηθείας is registered as a charity with Nomos of Chania.
The founding members discussed various aspects of the Constitution. It was agreed that we should aim for as little formality as possible in the organisation. Our priority is to develop further our ability to involve people in the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας whether it is packing the bags, collecting the donated food from the Red Boxes, Sponsoring A Food Bag or any or all of the many things that result in our 6 weekly distributions. So we want to avoid votes, elections and offices like President etc. We all know how easy it is for organisations to get distracted by such things instead of being able to concentrate on the work.
It was emphasised that involvement in the work of the Steering Group is open to everyone – no need to get elected, just volunteer to help!
The law (Article 80 of the Greek Civil Code for those interested!) requires us to have 20 Founding Members. We managed to capture most of them on camera. Those unable to be present are also listed. We have tried to get a good geographical spread so you can always find one if you want information or to get involved. The 20 are, of course, not an exclusive group. It is just the start! We know there are many more of you out there! Please get in touch.
As you would expect, it was not long before Fund-raising was being discussed. August 7th in Georgioupolis Square with Carl Axon and the Rockin’ Rebels headlining after a display of traditional Greek Music and Dance – that is our next big event. Your help and attendance would be great!
We also need to push on with the Sponsor A Bag scheme to give our finances some semblance of stability and predictability.
Also looking ahead, the Steering Group has written to the Mayor-Elect Mr. Charalambos Koukianakis who will take office in September to request a conversation about the continuing support for Χείρα Βοηθείας from the new Municipal Administration. Mr. Koukianakis was enthusiastic about such a meeting and it will take place next week.
Unfortunately, despite press statements to the contrary, the economic and social crisis here in Greece shows no sign of being at an end as far as our fellow residents are concerned. Our lists now contain 256 families with more than 400 children who rely on our / your support. We must face this challenge together.
The Constitution of the Somateio
Χείρα Βοηθείας
A Date for your Diary
Wednesday was Distribution Day for Χείρα Βοηθείας
Wednesday was Distribution Day for Χείρα Βοηθείας. The Social Services Department of the Municipality as usual provided the administrative support. From 9am, Community Representatives from villages across Apokoronas arrived to fetch the food bags for the families in need in their local community. The Municipality’s Boetheia Sto Spiti (Armenoi) and the Boetheia Sto Spiti programme of Agia Sofia loaded their vehicles took the bulk of the bags to deliver in the course of their regular visits.
It was a very smooth operation again underlining the great co-operation we have built between the volunteers of Χείρα Βοηθείας, the professionals, the Community Representatives and the Municipality.
All together, we can make a difference!
Η Τετάρτη ήταν η μέρα διανομής της Χείρας Βοηθείας
Η Τετάρτη ήταν η μέρα διανομής της Χείρας Βοηθείας. Η Κοινωφελής Επιχείρηση του Δήμου, ως συνήθως, παρέχεται τη υποστήριξη διαχειριστική. Από 9 το πρωί, οι Τοπικοί από τα χωριά σε όλο τον Αποκόρωνα έφτασαν να φέρουν τις τσάντες τροφίμων για τις οικογένειες στην κοινότητα τους που έχουν ανάγκη. Το πρόγραμμα Βοήθεια στο Σπίτι του Δήμου και το πρόγραμμα Βοήθεια στο Σπίτι του ιδρύματος της Αγίας Σοφίας με φορτωμένα οχήματα πήραν το μεγαλύτερο μέρος από τις τσάντες να κάνουν την διανομή κατά τη διάρκεια των τακτικών επισκέψεών τους.
Ήταν μια λειτουργία πολύ ομαλή που πάλι υπογραμμίζει τη μεγάλη συνεργασία που χτίζουμε μεταξύ των εθελοντών της Χείρας Βοηθείας, των επαγγελματιών, των Τοπικών και του Δήμου.
Όλοι μαζί, μπορούμε να κάνουμε τη διαφορά!
Wednesday was Distribution Day for Χείρα Βοηθείας. The Social Services Department of the Municipality as usual provided the administrative support. From 9am, Community Representatives from villages across Apokoronas arrived to fetch the food bags for the families in need in their local community. The Municipality’s Boetheia Sto Spiti (Armenoi) and the Boetheia Sto Spiti programme of Agia Sofia loaded their vehicles took the bulk of the bags to deliver in the course of their regular visits.
It was a very smooth operation again underlining the great co-operation we have built between the volunteers of Χείρα Βοηθείας, the professionals, the Community Representatives and the Municipality.
All together, we can make a difference!
Η Τετάρτη ήταν η μέρα διανομής της Χείρας Βοηθείας
Η Τετάρτη ήταν η μέρα διανομής της Χείρας Βοηθείας. Η Κοινωφελής Επιχείρηση του Δήμου, ως συνήθως, παρέχεται τη υποστήριξη διαχειριστική. Από 9 το πρωί, οι Τοπικοί από τα χωριά σε όλο τον Αποκόρωνα έφτασαν να φέρουν τις τσάντες τροφίμων για τις οικογένειες στην κοινότητα τους που έχουν ανάγκη. Το πρόγραμμα Βοήθεια στο Σπίτι του Δήμου και το πρόγραμμα Βοήθεια στο Σπίτι του ιδρύματος της Αγίας Σοφίας με φορτωμένα οχήματα πήραν το μεγαλύτερο μέρος από τις τσάντες να κάνουν την διανομή κατά τη διάρκεια των τακτικών επισκέψεών τους.
Ήταν μια λειτουργία πολύ ομαλή που πάλι υπογραμμίζει τη μεγάλη συνεργασία που χτίζουμε μεταξύ των εθελοντών της Χείρας Βοηθείας, των επαγγελματιών, των Τοπικών και του Δήμου.
Όλοι μαζί, μπορούμε να κάνουμε τη διαφορά!
It's Χείρα Βοηθείας' Packing Day!
It is Χείρα Βοηθείας’ Packing Day
Today, Tuesday, the Packing Team gathered at the Food Bank in Nippos. We arrived early to prepare for the delivery of the food and other essential items. It was an experiment to see whether it was possible to combine the delivery of the food with packing the 256 bags ready for distribution starting tomorrow.
The Steering Group has always honoured the principle of buying the things we need at the lowest price. This has meant Lidl’s. That is until now… On reading about the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας, Aki’s Supermarket in Vrysses expressed an interest in competing for the contract. This they have done successfully. AND they delivered everything directly to the food bank. They unloaded their wagon and made sure every detail of the order was correct. The whole operation was very smooth. It saved us a huge effort and brought us ever closer to the Greek Community.
Once the tables and shelves were filled, the packing of the food bags began. We were joined in the work by Evi and the ladies of the Women’s Syllogos of Nippos. This is further evidence of the fact that Χείρα Βοηθείας is sending down deep roots into the ground of Apokoronas, already fertile with its traditions of social solidarity. The packing was steady and brilliantly organised. Soon we were struggling to find floor space!
With the last bags complete – 61 large bags for families with 3 or 4 children, 90 medium sized bags for families with 1 or 2 children and 105 small bags for couples or single people living on their own – we were hot but exhilarated by our achievement. All those involved in giving money through the Sponsor a Bag Scheme or helping to raise money by attending our events, all those who encourage their organisations and groups to make donations to Χείρα Βοηθείας and all those buying an extra item for the Red Boxes and all those regularly emptying them - all can share the satisfaction of “doing our bit” to support not only parents and senior citizens in need, but also around 400 children, who are the most vulnerable in our community.
The deepening connection Χείρα Βοηθείας is making with the wider Greek community augurs well for the future. Recent contact has been made with an hotelier in Kavros with whom we are discussing the supply of food. In recent visits to the villages of Apokoronas, I have been struck by the warmth of people’s feelings towards Χείρα Βοηθείας. The challenge is to build on these first contacts and find ways of turning this empathy into practical forms of support. The same is true of the village priests, several of whom have publicly praised our work. We have the examples of charity football matches in Embrosneros and Vamos where fans brought food instead of buying a match ticket. Can you help us build on them?
Fittingly, our morning’s work packing was rounded off by an invitation by the Women’s Syllogos of Nippos to drink coffee and eat cakes! The relaxed camaraderie of the packing carried over easily into a social situation many of us have come to value.
The scope for the development of the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας is so great and so varied that you are asked to consider how you can get involved. Every 6 weeks we need almost 3,000€. Perhaps your group can help? On our way home we met a woman who is President of her village’s Syllogos. We talked about what we had been doing and she immediately responded with a request for a Red Box!
So all our energy is needed to take Χείρα Βοηθείας forward. Help us if you can!
If you would like to Sponsor A Bag or if you would like more information about how to get involved, please email us on [email protected]
Today, Tuesday, the Packing Team gathered at the Food Bank in Nippos. We arrived early to prepare for the delivery of the food and other essential items. It was an experiment to see whether it was possible to combine the delivery of the food with packing the 256 bags ready for distribution starting tomorrow.
The Steering Group has always honoured the principle of buying the things we need at the lowest price. This has meant Lidl’s. That is until now… On reading about the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας, Aki’s Supermarket in Vrysses expressed an interest in competing for the contract. This they have done successfully. AND they delivered everything directly to the food bank. They unloaded their wagon and made sure every detail of the order was correct. The whole operation was very smooth. It saved us a huge effort and brought us ever closer to the Greek Community.
Once the tables and shelves were filled, the packing of the food bags began. We were joined in the work by Evi and the ladies of the Women’s Syllogos of Nippos. This is further evidence of the fact that Χείρα Βοηθείας is sending down deep roots into the ground of Apokoronas, already fertile with its traditions of social solidarity. The packing was steady and brilliantly organised. Soon we were struggling to find floor space!
With the last bags complete – 61 large bags for families with 3 or 4 children, 90 medium sized bags for families with 1 or 2 children and 105 small bags for couples or single people living on their own – we were hot but exhilarated by our achievement. All those involved in giving money through the Sponsor a Bag Scheme or helping to raise money by attending our events, all those who encourage their organisations and groups to make donations to Χείρα Βοηθείας and all those buying an extra item for the Red Boxes and all those regularly emptying them - all can share the satisfaction of “doing our bit” to support not only parents and senior citizens in need, but also around 400 children, who are the most vulnerable in our community.
The deepening connection Χείρα Βοηθείας is making with the wider Greek community augurs well for the future. Recent contact has been made with an hotelier in Kavros with whom we are discussing the supply of food. In recent visits to the villages of Apokoronas, I have been struck by the warmth of people’s feelings towards Χείρα Βοηθείας. The challenge is to build on these first contacts and find ways of turning this empathy into practical forms of support. The same is true of the village priests, several of whom have publicly praised our work. We have the examples of charity football matches in Embrosneros and Vamos where fans brought food instead of buying a match ticket. Can you help us build on them?
Fittingly, our morning’s work packing was rounded off by an invitation by the Women’s Syllogos of Nippos to drink coffee and eat cakes! The relaxed camaraderie of the packing carried over easily into a social situation many of us have come to value.
The scope for the development of the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας is so great and so varied that you are asked to consider how you can get involved. Every 6 weeks we need almost 3,000€. Perhaps your group can help? On our way home we met a woman who is President of her village’s Syllogos. We talked about what we had been doing and she immediately responded with a request for a Red Box!
So all our energy is needed to take Χείρα Βοηθείας forward. Help us if you can!
If you would like to Sponsor A Bag or if you would like more information about how to get involved, please email us on [email protected]
Είναι η Μέρα Συσκευασίας της Χείρας Βοηθείας
Την Τρίτη, η ομάδα συσκευασίας συγκεντρώνεται στην Τράπεζα Τροφίμων στο Νίππος. Φτάσαμε νωρίς για να προετοιμαστούν για την παράδοση των τροφίμων και άλλων ειδών πρώτης ανάγκης. Ήταν ένα πείραμα για να δούμε αν ήταν δυνατόν να συνδυασθεί η παράδοση των τροφίμων με τη συσκευασία των 256 τσάντων που ειναι έτοιμες για διανομή την επόμενη μέρα.
Η κινητήρια ομάδα έχει πάντα για αρχή την αγορά των πραγμάτων που χρειαζόμαστε στη χαμηλότερη τιμή. Αυτό είχε ως αποτέλεσμα το Lidl. Έτσι ήτανε μέχρι τώρα ... Διαβάζοντας το έργο της Χείρας Βοηθείας , ο ιδιοκτήτης του σούπερ μάρκετ Aki στις Βρύσες εκδήλωσε ενδιαφέρον στον ανταγωνισμό για τη σύμβαση. Αυτό το έχει κάνει με επιτυχία. ΚΑΙ παρέδωσε τα πάντα απ 'ευθείας στην τράπεζα τροφίμων. Με υπάλληλο, ξεφόρτωσε το βαγόνι του και φρόντισε κάθε λεπτομέρεια να είναι σωστή. Η όλη επιχείρηση πήγε πολύ καλή. Μας έσωσε από μια τεράστια προσπάθεια και μας έφερε ακόμη πιο κοντά στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα.
Μόλις πληρώθηκαν οι πίνακες και τα ράφια, η συσκευασία των τσαντών τροφίμων άρχισε. Η κυρία Εύη και οι κυρίες του Συλλόγου Γυναικών του Νίππους «Περβολίτσια» ενώσαν τις δυνάμεις τους μαζί μας στο έργο. Αυτό αποτελεί περαιτέρω απόδειξη του γεγονότος ότι η Χείρα Βοηθείας έχει βαθιές ρίζες στο έδαφος του Αποκόρωνα, ήδη εύφορο με τις παραδόσεις της κοινωνικής αλληλεγγύης. Η συσκευασία ήταν σταθερή και άψογα οργανωμένη. Σύντομα ήταν δύσκολο να βρούμε χώρο στο δάπεδο για αλλες τσαντες !
Με τις τελευταίες τσάντες γεμάτες - 61 μεγάλες τσάντες για οικογένειες με 3 ή 4 παιδιά, 90 μεσαίες τσάντες για οικογένειες με 1 ή 2 παιδιά και 105 μικρές τσάντες για ζευγάρια ή τους ανθρώπους που ζουν μόνοι τους - ήμασταν κουρασμένοι απο την ζέστη, αλλά αναζωογονημένοι από το επίτευγμά μας. Όλοι όσοι εμπλέκονται στην παροχή χρημάτων μέσω του έργου «η υιοθεσία μιας τσάντας με τρόφιμα ή βοηθούν να συγκεντρώσουμε τα χρήματα με την παρουσία τους στις εκδηλώσεις μας , όλοι εκείνοι που ενθαρρύνουν τις οργανώσεις και τις ομάδες τους να κάνουν δωρεές στην Χείρα Βοηθείας και όλοι εκείνοι που αγοράζουν ένα επιπλέον είδος για τα Κόκκινα Κουτιά και όλοι εκείνοι που τακτικά τα αδειάζουν - όλοι μπορούν να μοιραστούν την ικανοποίηση ότι « κάνουμε το καθήκον μας» για να υποστηρίξουμε όχι μόνο τους γονείς και τους ηλικιωμένους που έχουν ανάγκη, αλλά και περίπου 400 παιδιά, που είναι τα πλέον ευάλωτα στην κοινότητά μας.
Η ολοένα και πιο βαδιά σύνδεση που η Χείρα Βοηθείας κάνει με την ευρύτερη ελληνική κοινότητα προμηνύεται καλή για το μέλλον . Πρόσφατα έχει πραγματοποιηθεί επαφή με την ιδιοκτήτρια ένος ξενοδοχείου στον Καβρό με την οποία συζητάμε για την προμήθεια τροφίμων. Σε πρόσφατες επισκέψεις στα χωριά του Αποκόρωνα, εντυπώσιαστηκα από τη ζεστασιά των συναισθημάτων των ανθρώπων προς την Χείρα Βοηθείας. Η πρόκλησή μας είναι να αξιοποιήσουμε αυτές τις πρώτες επαφές και να βρούμε τρόπους να μετατρέψουμε αυτή τη συμπάθεια σε πρακτικές μορφές στήριξης. Το ίδιο ισχύει και για τους ιερείς του χωριού, αρκετοί από τους οποίους έχουν επαινέσει δημοσίως το έργο μας. Έχουμε τα παραδείγματα των φιλανθρωπικών αγώνων ποδοσφαίρου στον Εμβρόσνερο και στο Βάμο όπου οι οπαδοί έφεραν τρόφιμα αντί να αγοράσουν ένα εισιτήριο αγώνα. Μπορείς να μας βοηθήσεις να οικοδομήσουμε σε αυτά τα παραδείγματα;
Η ενδυνάμωση της σχέσης φάνηκε όταν η πρωινή εργασία συσκευασίας ολοκληρώθηκε με την πρόσκληση του Συλλόγου Γυναικών Νίππους για καφέ και κέικ! Η άνετη ομάδα του έργου συσκευασίας μετατράπηκε εύκολα σε μια κοινωνική κατάσταση που πολλοί από εμάς θέλουν τόσο πολύ.
Το δυναμικό για την ανάπτυξη των έργων της Χείρας Βοηθείας είναι τόσο μεγάλο και τόσο ποικίλο που θα σας ζητηθεί να εξετάσετε με ποιο τρόπο μπορείτε να συμμετάσχετε. Κάθε έξι (6) εβδομάδες χρειαζόμαστε περίπου 3.000 €. Ίσως η ομάδα σας μπορεί να μας βοηθήσει;
Στο δρόμο για το σπίτι μας συναντήσαμε μια γυναίκα που είναι ο Πρόεδρος του Πολιτιστικού Συλλόγου του χωριού της. Μιλήσαμε για αυτό που είχαμε κάνει και αυτή ανταποκρίθηκε άμεσα με το αίτημα για ένα Κόκκινο Κουτί!
Έτσι, όλη μας η ενέργεια χρειάζεται για να κινήσουμε την Χείρα Βοηθείας προς τα εμπρός. Βοηθήστε μας αν μπορείτε!
Αν θέλετε να υιοθετίσετε μια τσάντα τροφίμων ή αν θέλετε περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με το πώς να συμμετάσχετε , παρακαλούμε στείλτε μας email στο [email protected]
Την Τρίτη, η ομάδα συσκευασίας συγκεντρώνεται στην Τράπεζα Τροφίμων στο Νίππος. Φτάσαμε νωρίς για να προετοιμαστούν για την παράδοση των τροφίμων και άλλων ειδών πρώτης ανάγκης. Ήταν ένα πείραμα για να δούμε αν ήταν δυνατόν να συνδυασθεί η παράδοση των τροφίμων με τη συσκευασία των 256 τσάντων που ειναι έτοιμες για διανομή την επόμενη μέρα.
Η κινητήρια ομάδα έχει πάντα για αρχή την αγορά των πραγμάτων που χρειαζόμαστε στη χαμηλότερη τιμή. Αυτό είχε ως αποτέλεσμα το Lidl. Έτσι ήτανε μέχρι τώρα ... Διαβάζοντας το έργο της Χείρας Βοηθείας , ο ιδιοκτήτης του σούπερ μάρκετ Aki στις Βρύσες εκδήλωσε ενδιαφέρον στον ανταγωνισμό για τη σύμβαση. Αυτό το έχει κάνει με επιτυχία. ΚΑΙ παρέδωσε τα πάντα απ 'ευθείας στην τράπεζα τροφίμων. Με υπάλληλο, ξεφόρτωσε το βαγόνι του και φρόντισε κάθε λεπτομέρεια να είναι σωστή. Η όλη επιχείρηση πήγε πολύ καλή. Μας έσωσε από μια τεράστια προσπάθεια και μας έφερε ακόμη πιο κοντά στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα.
Μόλις πληρώθηκαν οι πίνακες και τα ράφια, η συσκευασία των τσαντών τροφίμων άρχισε. Η κυρία Εύη και οι κυρίες του Συλλόγου Γυναικών του Νίππους «Περβολίτσια» ενώσαν τις δυνάμεις τους μαζί μας στο έργο. Αυτό αποτελεί περαιτέρω απόδειξη του γεγονότος ότι η Χείρα Βοηθείας έχει βαθιές ρίζες στο έδαφος του Αποκόρωνα, ήδη εύφορο με τις παραδόσεις της κοινωνικής αλληλεγγύης. Η συσκευασία ήταν σταθερή και άψογα οργανωμένη. Σύντομα ήταν δύσκολο να βρούμε χώρο στο δάπεδο για αλλες τσαντες !
Με τις τελευταίες τσάντες γεμάτες - 61 μεγάλες τσάντες για οικογένειες με 3 ή 4 παιδιά, 90 μεσαίες τσάντες για οικογένειες με 1 ή 2 παιδιά και 105 μικρές τσάντες για ζευγάρια ή τους ανθρώπους που ζουν μόνοι τους - ήμασταν κουρασμένοι απο την ζέστη, αλλά αναζωογονημένοι από το επίτευγμά μας. Όλοι όσοι εμπλέκονται στην παροχή χρημάτων μέσω του έργου «η υιοθεσία μιας τσάντας με τρόφιμα ή βοηθούν να συγκεντρώσουμε τα χρήματα με την παρουσία τους στις εκδηλώσεις μας , όλοι εκείνοι που ενθαρρύνουν τις οργανώσεις και τις ομάδες τους να κάνουν δωρεές στην Χείρα Βοηθείας και όλοι εκείνοι που αγοράζουν ένα επιπλέον είδος για τα Κόκκινα Κουτιά και όλοι εκείνοι που τακτικά τα αδειάζουν - όλοι μπορούν να μοιραστούν την ικανοποίηση ότι « κάνουμε το καθήκον μας» για να υποστηρίξουμε όχι μόνο τους γονείς και τους ηλικιωμένους που έχουν ανάγκη, αλλά και περίπου 400 παιδιά, που είναι τα πλέον ευάλωτα στην κοινότητά μας.
Η ολοένα και πιο βαδιά σύνδεση που η Χείρα Βοηθείας κάνει με την ευρύτερη ελληνική κοινότητα προμηνύεται καλή για το μέλλον . Πρόσφατα έχει πραγματοποιηθεί επαφή με την ιδιοκτήτρια ένος ξενοδοχείου στον Καβρό με την οποία συζητάμε για την προμήθεια τροφίμων. Σε πρόσφατες επισκέψεις στα χωριά του Αποκόρωνα, εντυπώσιαστηκα από τη ζεστασιά των συναισθημάτων των ανθρώπων προς την Χείρα Βοηθείας. Η πρόκλησή μας είναι να αξιοποιήσουμε αυτές τις πρώτες επαφές και να βρούμε τρόπους να μετατρέψουμε αυτή τη συμπάθεια σε πρακτικές μορφές στήριξης. Το ίδιο ισχύει και για τους ιερείς του χωριού, αρκετοί από τους οποίους έχουν επαινέσει δημοσίως το έργο μας. Έχουμε τα παραδείγματα των φιλανθρωπικών αγώνων ποδοσφαίρου στον Εμβρόσνερο και στο Βάμο όπου οι οπαδοί έφεραν τρόφιμα αντί να αγοράσουν ένα εισιτήριο αγώνα. Μπορείς να μας βοηθήσεις να οικοδομήσουμε σε αυτά τα παραδείγματα;
Η ενδυνάμωση της σχέσης φάνηκε όταν η πρωινή εργασία συσκευασίας ολοκληρώθηκε με την πρόσκληση του Συλλόγου Γυναικών Νίππους για καφέ και κέικ! Η άνετη ομάδα του έργου συσκευασίας μετατράπηκε εύκολα σε μια κοινωνική κατάσταση που πολλοί από εμάς θέλουν τόσο πολύ.
Το δυναμικό για την ανάπτυξη των έργων της Χείρας Βοηθείας είναι τόσο μεγάλο και τόσο ποικίλο που θα σας ζητηθεί να εξετάσετε με ποιο τρόπο μπορείτε να συμμετάσχετε. Κάθε έξι (6) εβδομάδες χρειαζόμαστε περίπου 3.000 €. Ίσως η ομάδα σας μπορεί να μας βοηθήσει;
Στο δρόμο για το σπίτι μας συναντήσαμε μια γυναίκα που είναι ο Πρόεδρος του Πολιτιστικού Συλλόγου του χωριού της. Μιλήσαμε για αυτό που είχαμε κάνει και αυτή ανταποκρίθηκε άμεσα με το αίτημα για ένα Κόκκινο Κουτί!
Έτσι, όλη μας η ενέργεια χρειάζεται για να κινήσουμε την Χείρα Βοηθείας προς τα εμπρός. Βοηθήστε μας αν μπορείτε!
Αν θέλετε να υιοθετίσετε μια τσάντα τροφίμων ή αν θέλετε περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με το πώς να συμμετάσχετε , παρακαλούμε στείλτε μας email στο [email protected]
Football for Food!
Yesterday, Sunday, building on what is fast becoming a trend, a friendly football match was organised in Vamos and instead of buying a match ticket, players and fans were asked to bring food to support the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας. The participating Teams were The Apokoronas All Stars (in orange) and the Apokoronas under 20s (in white). The game was organised by Kostas Lazaridis.
Pete Sheppard, on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας, thanked Mr. Lazaridis and the Teams and all those involved in the event. He said “This is yet another example of how we can all work together to support all those in need in Apokoronas”.
Pete Sheppard, on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας, thanked Mr. Lazaridis and the Teams and all those involved in the event. He said “This is yet another example of how we can all work together to support all those in need in Apokoronas”.
Χείρα Βοηθείας' Easter Distribution Underway
Staff from the Municipality's Help in the Home Programme and the Agia Sofia Foundation together with Community Representatives from across Apokoronas converged on the Food Bank in Nippos to collect the food bags for distribution.
With the help of Vice-Mayor Petros Vagionakis, President of the Municipality's Social Services, we were delighted to have been able to include a special loaf of Easter bread [Πασχαλινό Τσουρέκι] for each of the 257 families.
Included in each bag was a leaflet wishing the recipients "Καλό Πάσχα!" from Χείρα Βοηθείας.
With the help of Vice-Mayor Petros Vagionakis, President of the Municipality's Social Services, we were delighted to have been able to include a special loaf of Easter bread [Πασχαλινό Τσουρέκι] for each of the 257 families.
Included in each bag was a leaflet wishing the recipients "Καλό Πάσχα!" from Χείρα Βοηθείας.
Consistent Support for
Χείρα Βοηθείας
Claudia and Neisha of Crete Island Estates presented a "cheque" for 287.90 euros to Χείρα Βοηθείας to help its work to support all those in need in Apokoronas. The money was all the stallholders' fees at the Car Boot Sale in Almyrida on Sunday. Keep up the good work AND thank you!
Getting Ready for Easter!
Due to a change of schedule, the Χείρα Βοηθείας Shopping Team and the Packing Team combined efforts to prepare the 257 Food Bags ready for the Easter Distribution - all on the same day! The Nippos Food Bank had been made ready. 23% of what we needed had been donated using the Red Boxes and the continuing efforts of the Nio Chorio Football Club. This was already sorted and placed on the shelves. It was the job of the Shopping Team to load and transport the rest from Rethymnon. Once the bill had been paid – 2,893.16€!!- we loaded up and headed off in convoy for Nippos. There, thankfully, the Packing Team had gathered and helped unload so the packing could begin.
A leading member of the Women’s Syllogos of Nippos had provided a large quantity of lemons for distribution. We have ordered a loaf of Easter Bread for each family. Petros Vagionakis will pick it up on Saturday so we are ready for the distribution Monday.
Once again, we have over 250 food bags for distribution to all those in need as proof of the generosity of the people of Apokoronas! Thank you to everyone!
A leading member of the Women’s Syllogos of Nippos had provided a large quantity of lemons for distribution. We have ordered a loaf of Easter Bread for each family. Petros Vagionakis will pick it up on Saturday so we are ready for the distribution Monday.
Once again, we have over 250 food bags for distribution to all those in need as proof of the generosity of the people of Apokoronas! Thank you to everyone!
Χείρα Βοηθείας- 2 years' old
Nippos 2014
- a good time was had by all!
Nippos 2014 – a good time was had by all!
Nippos 2014 – last night, [Thursday] – was a great success. More than 120 people came to the Hippokoronion Taverna in Nippos to our annual Social Evening in aid of Χείρα Βοηθείας. As we have come to expect, we were treated to a fine array of food and free-flowing wine by our host, Pantelis Kaparoudakis.
The evening started with many people arriving early to secure their preferred table and seating. It was just as well that the organising group had preparations well in hand. Suzanne, with Joan and Jo, had done a fantastic job in arranging the 50-60 items for the multi-prize raffle. Tony had put up the Χείρα Βοηθείας banner. Joan was ready to take the tickets and sort out the money on the door.
As friends gathered and the wine was served, the Greek Musicians, Menios on bazuki and Tasos on guitar
got the evening off to a fine start with some traditional Greek music. As people arrived, they set the scene and created a great atmosphere with their music perfectly judged to fill the space without preventing conversation. They continued to provide background music throughout the meal.
Meanwhile raffle tickets had been purchased and people really gave full rein to their generosity. Many fine prizes had been collected, thanks to the support of local artists and craftspeople. After a short (!?) speech by Pete, just to remind us about the serious purpose behind the evening, the raffle was drawn. It took a bit of time to find the winners of the 50 or so prizes, but with perseverance Tony, Suzanne, Trish and Joan finally managed it!
Then it was time to dance. Moondog took the stage and for nearly two hours drew people – one of whom said she hadn’t danced for years! – to the dance floor.
Finally at 12.30pm we had to call a halt! Everyone seemed pleased with their evening and the organising group received many congratulations and thanks for their efforts. “Keep up the good work” or «Καλή δύναμη» as they say, was their parting message.
The event raised a magnificent 1191.00€ after expenses (the food & wine, the Bands).
Many thanks to Jørgan for his short photographic record of the event.
Nippos 2014 – last night, [Thursday] – was a great success. More than 120 people came to the Hippokoronion Taverna in Nippos to our annual Social Evening in aid of Χείρα Βοηθείας. As we have come to expect, we were treated to a fine array of food and free-flowing wine by our host, Pantelis Kaparoudakis.
The evening started with many people arriving early to secure their preferred table and seating. It was just as well that the organising group had preparations well in hand. Suzanne, with Joan and Jo, had done a fantastic job in arranging the 50-60 items for the multi-prize raffle. Tony had put up the Χείρα Βοηθείας banner. Joan was ready to take the tickets and sort out the money on the door.
As friends gathered and the wine was served, the Greek Musicians, Menios on bazuki and Tasos on guitar
got the evening off to a fine start with some traditional Greek music. As people arrived, they set the scene and created a great atmosphere with their music perfectly judged to fill the space without preventing conversation. They continued to provide background music throughout the meal.
Meanwhile raffle tickets had been purchased and people really gave full rein to their generosity. Many fine prizes had been collected, thanks to the support of local artists and craftspeople. After a short (!?) speech by Pete, just to remind us about the serious purpose behind the evening, the raffle was drawn. It took a bit of time to find the winners of the 50 or so prizes, but with perseverance Tony, Suzanne, Trish and Joan finally managed it!
Then it was time to dance. Moondog took the stage and for nearly two hours drew people – one of whom said she hadn’t danced for years! – to the dance floor.
Finally at 12.30pm we had to call a halt! Everyone seemed pleased with their evening and the organising group received many congratulations and thanks for their efforts. “Keep up the good work” or «Καλή δύναμη» as they say, was their parting message.
The event raised a magnificent 1191.00€ after expenses (the food & wine, the Bands).
Many thanks to Jørgan for his short photographic record of the event.
Book Now for Nippos 2014
This year’s Social Evening in aid of Χείρα Βοηθείας is on Thursday 27th March at the Hippokoroneion Taverna in Nippos. The evening begins at 7.30 pm.
It is very important for the organisers that you book your tickets now! The number of people in Apokoronas which rely on our support is growing with each 6 weekly distribution. The list of families stands at nearly 250 which includes more than 300 children. The money we need to buy food and other essentials grows too. You can help AND have a great night out with friends!
Tickets, priced at 15€ each, include a three course meal (with free-flowing wine!)
Menios (Bazuki) and Tasos (Guitar) will provide background music during the meal.
ΜΟΟΝDOG will entertain us afterwards with music for us to dance to !
There will also be a Raffle with a wide selection of prizes
Menu
fava, courgette patties, dakos, stuffed cabbage leaves, mixed salad
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pilafi
grilled meats / briam
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pies with honey
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free- flowing red and white wine
[Price 15€ (8€ for Food & Wine, 7€ to Xeira Boetheias)]
Για εισιτήρια / To get your tickets
Jon the Butcher's Vamos**** The Town Hall Vrysses ****George's Garage Vrysses ****
Papyros in Vamos **** Georgia in Vrysses ( before, during or after your lesson!)
or contact Joan Sheppard on 6947116766
or by email at [email protected]
or Μαριλέννα on 28253 40314
As always we are relying on your support and your generosity. See you there!
Best wishes
Pete
It is very important for the organisers that you book your tickets now! The number of people in Apokoronas which rely on our support is growing with each 6 weekly distribution. The list of families stands at nearly 250 which includes more than 300 children. The money we need to buy food and other essentials grows too. You can help AND have a great night out with friends!
Tickets, priced at 15€ each, include a three course meal (with free-flowing wine!)
Menios (Bazuki) and Tasos (Guitar) will provide background music during the meal.
ΜΟΟΝDOG will entertain us afterwards with music for us to dance to !
There will also be a Raffle with a wide selection of prizes
Menu
fava, courgette patties, dakos, stuffed cabbage leaves, mixed salad
***
pilafi
grilled meats / briam
***
pies with honey
***
free- flowing red and white wine
[Price 15€ (8€ for Food & Wine, 7€ to Xeira Boetheias)]
Για εισιτήρια / To get your tickets
Jon the Butcher's Vamos**** The Town Hall Vrysses ****George's Garage Vrysses ****
Papyros in Vamos **** Georgia in Vrysses ( before, during or after your lesson!)
or contact Joan Sheppard on 6947116766
or by email at [email protected]
or Μαριλέννα on 28253 40314
As always we are relying on your support and your generosity. See you there!
Best wishes
Pete
Many thanks to the CIC Monthly Coffee Mornings in Kalyves for the 34€ raised to support the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας. The money comes from donations for borrowing books from the library and from Kathy selling her hand-made cards.
Pete Sheppard, on behalf of the Χείρα Βοηθείας Steering Group said "This imaginative fund-raising will pay for nearly 2 food bags at Easter for families with one or two children. Simple AND wonderful! Thank you to all who contributed.
Just think what you and your group could do!"
Pete Sheppard, on behalf of the Χείρα Βοηθείας Steering Group said "This imaginative fund-raising will pay for nearly 2 food bags at Easter for families with one or two children. Simple AND wonderful! Thank you to all who contributed.
Just think what you and your group could do!"
MOONDOG will play Nippos 2014
Just announced! MOONDOG will play Nippos 2014 in aid of Χείρα Βοηθείας.
After dinner at the charity's Annual Fund-Raising Social Evening on Thursday March 27th, the band will play a mixture of their own original material together will older Blues, Rock and R&B material.
Moondog is:
Antonis Hantabis : Drums
Kostas Papantonakis : Bass
Carsten Thruedal : Guitars and Vocal
Price / Τιμή 15€ (includes a full menu with vegetarian option and unlimited wine!)
Για εισιτήρια / To get your tickets, contact Joan Sheppard on 6947116766
or by email at [email protected]
After dinner at the charity's Annual Fund-Raising Social Evening on Thursday March 27th, the band will play a mixture of their own original material together will older Blues, Rock and R&B material.
Moondog is:
Antonis Hantabis : Drums
Kostas Papantonakis : Bass
Carsten Thruedal : Guitars and Vocal
Price / Τιμή 15€ (includes a full menu with vegetarian option and unlimited wine!)
Για εισιτήρια / To get your tickets, contact Joan Sheppard on 6947116766
or by email at [email protected]
An Evening of Information & Ideas
One of the priorities of the Steering Group of Χείρα Βοηθείας for 2014 is to strengthen our links with the Priests and Community Representatives from all parts of Apokoronas. Vice-Mayor Petros Vagionakis and Pater Mihaelis, the President of the Agia Sofia Foundation, said they would help. It was agreed that we needed to create an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other better and build stronger relationships.
The first step came last evening (Sunday) when a small group of supporters of Χείρα Βοηθείας were invited to a meal provided by the Cultural Association of Kournas. It was an important event arranged by Pater Mihaelis and the Municipality of Apokoronas to give us an opportunity to talk about our work. The event was hosted by the Community Representatives of Kournas and held in the village hall.
Before we had dinner – which included a very fine pilafi! – Pater Mihaelis welcomed us all. He warmly acknowledged the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας, collecting food and other essential items to be distributed to all those in need in Apokoronas. He expressed his hope that all those present would find ways to support the work.
Pete Sheppard spoke on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας. He emphasised the need for us to work together. He reminded those present that the Most Reverend Bishop Mr. Damaskinos, at the Blessing and Inauguration of Χείρα Βοηθείας, had urged everyone to work together to make the project a success.
Petros Vagionakis as the President of the Municipality’s Social Services reported with regret that the list of those in need is growing every month. This makes our job even more important and the need for co-operation between the Orthodox Church, the Municipality and Χείρα Βοηθείας vital.
Almost 60 people attended the event. As well as the President of the Municipal Council, Mr. Stamatis Sgourakis, there were representatives of Agia Sofia and the Municipal Social Services Department. In all we counted some 16 village priests from villages such as Pemonia, Asi Gonia, Kokkino Horio, Vrysses, Nippos and Kournas.
In his speech, Pete had spoken about the priests’ role as the spiritual leaders of the communities and had made some suggestions as to how they can help. This will need to be followed up.
After the formal speeches, we held conversations about future initiatives including an idea to support the children of families in need with their schooling. It was agreed to put together a meeting with Headteachers and school representatives to discuss how to take this forward.
Every participant took away a copy of the recent issue of the Bridge Newsletter devoted to the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας and our plans for 2014.
It was a most satisfying event. It combined the informal exchange of ideas with a more formal presentation of information and calls for co-operation and joint action.
The first step came last evening (Sunday) when a small group of supporters of Χείρα Βοηθείας were invited to a meal provided by the Cultural Association of Kournas. It was an important event arranged by Pater Mihaelis and the Municipality of Apokoronas to give us an opportunity to talk about our work. The event was hosted by the Community Representatives of Kournas and held in the village hall.
Before we had dinner – which included a very fine pilafi! – Pater Mihaelis welcomed us all. He warmly acknowledged the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας, collecting food and other essential items to be distributed to all those in need in Apokoronas. He expressed his hope that all those present would find ways to support the work.
Pete Sheppard spoke on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας. He emphasised the need for us to work together. He reminded those present that the Most Reverend Bishop Mr. Damaskinos, at the Blessing and Inauguration of Χείρα Βοηθείας, had urged everyone to work together to make the project a success.
Petros Vagionakis as the President of the Municipality’s Social Services reported with regret that the list of those in need is growing every month. This makes our job even more important and the need for co-operation between the Orthodox Church, the Municipality and Χείρα Βοηθείας vital.
Almost 60 people attended the event. As well as the President of the Municipal Council, Mr. Stamatis Sgourakis, there were representatives of Agia Sofia and the Municipal Social Services Department. In all we counted some 16 village priests from villages such as Pemonia, Asi Gonia, Kokkino Horio, Vrysses, Nippos and Kournas.
In his speech, Pete had spoken about the priests’ role as the spiritual leaders of the communities and had made some suggestions as to how they can help. This will need to be followed up.
After the formal speeches, we held conversations about future initiatives including an idea to support the children of families in need with their schooling. It was agreed to put together a meeting with Headteachers and school representatives to discuss how to take this forward.
Every participant took away a copy of the recent issue of the Bridge Newsletter devoted to the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας and our plans for 2014.
It was a most satisfying event. It combined the informal exchange of ideas with a more formal presentation of information and calls for co-operation and joint action.
Tickets Now On Sale!
A Busy Week for
Χείρα Βοηθείας
This was a busy week for the Χείρα Βοηθείας Team. On Tuesday the food was collected from Lidl but due to food donated through the red baskets and from the Embrosneros Football Tournament this was a low shop. Almost 40% of our requirements were already in the food store. However, we had asked the Municipality to review our list to ensure that all the families on our list still needed food parcels. Reflecting the ongoing difficult economic conditions for many families here, the numbers from the different villages changed but overall there was an increase of 23 food parcels; 146 of which are families with children. So we needed even more items of food.
On Wednesday we met to pack 254 food bags and this time we were assisted by the Ladies of the Nippos Syllagos. Their help was much appreciated and just over an hour later bags were packed enhanced with oil from the Syllagos of Fres and lemons from Izzy’s garden and very little was remaining on the shelves of the food store.
Then we had a wonderful surprise, we were all invited into the home of the Syllagos and served coffee and home-made cake, thoroughly enjoyed by us all and we send them all our thanks once again. And I send my thanks to everyone who has helped, not only this week but through all the different ways that has enabled us to respond in such a positive way, 254 bags filled with food essentials! Great effort!
Jo
On Wednesday we met to pack 254 food bags and this time we were assisted by the Ladies of the Nippos Syllagos. Their help was much appreciated and just over an hour later bags were packed enhanced with oil from the Syllagos of Fres and lemons from Izzy’s garden and very little was remaining on the shelves of the food store.
Then we had a wonderful surprise, we were all invited into the home of the Syllagos and served coffee and home-made cake, thoroughly enjoyed by us all and we send them all our thanks once again. And I send my thanks to everyone who has helped, not only this week but through all the different ways that has enabled us to respond in such a positive way, 254 bags filled with food essentials! Great effort!
Jo
Fres Cuts
The Cake of St.Basilis
Creative Fund-Raising
for Χείρα Βοηθείας
Keep This Date Free!
A Fund-Raising Social Evening
Thursday 27th March
7.30 pm.
Hippokoronion Taverna Nippos
Πέμπτη 27 Μαρτίου
19.30 μ.μ.
στην Ταβέρνα Ιπποκορώνιο στον Νίππο
Menu
fava, courgette patties, dakos, stuffed cabbage leaves, mixed salad
***
pilafi
grilled meats / briam
***
pies with honey
***
free- flowing red and white wine
[all other drinks pay as you go]
Price / Τιμή 15€
(8€ for Food & Wine, 7€ to Xeira Boetheias)
Menios (Bazuki) and Tasos (Guitar) will provide background music during the meal.
ΜΟΟΝDOG will entertain us afterwards!
Thursday 27th March
7.30 pm.
Hippokoronion Taverna Nippos
Πέμπτη 27 Μαρτίου
19.30 μ.μ.
στην Ταβέρνα Ιπποκορώνιο στον Νίππο
Menu
fava, courgette patties, dakos, stuffed cabbage leaves, mixed salad
***
pilafi
grilled meats / briam
***
pies with honey
***
free- flowing red and white wine
[all other drinks pay as you go]
Price / Τιμή 15€
(8€ for Food & Wine, 7€ to Xeira Boetheias)
Menios (Bazuki) and Tasos (Guitar) will provide background music during the meal.
ΜΟΟΝDOG will entertain us afterwards!
Food and Football
- a great combination!
The good news is that 36% of our requirements have come from the Red Boxes and the Football Tournament organised at Embrosneros. People have donated nearly 200 tins of milk, 157 kilos of rice, over 400 packets of pasta, 101 kilos of flour, nearly 100 bags of pulses, 50 packets of beans, 60 tins of fish, 113 cans of tomatoes, more sugar than we need and 67 bars of soap !
This is a wonderful response to what is a worsening situation. The Agia Sofia Foundation and the Municipality’s Boithia Sto Spiti Programme have put in great efforts to make sure the lists include all those in need in Apokoronas and that every village is covered. As a result, numbers of Food Bags needed have increased from 231 to 253. The shopping bill for the February distribution will be about €2,400.
That puts into context the importance of our fund-raising efforts like the Social Evening in Nippos on March 27th.
This is a wonderful response to what is a worsening situation. The Agia Sofia Foundation and the Municipality’s Boithia Sto Spiti Programme have put in great efforts to make sure the lists include all those in need in Apokoronas and that every village is covered. As a result, numbers of Food Bags needed have increased from 231 to 253. The shopping bill for the February distribution will be about €2,400.
That puts into context the importance of our fund-raising efforts like the Social Evening in Nippos on March 27th.
Agia Sofia cuts the Basilopita
The traditional service was conducted by Bishop Damaskinos, the Most Reverend Metropolitan Bishop of Kudonias & Apokoronas. In attendance were a wide array of politicians headed by the Mayor, Grigoris Markakis and the President of the Municipal Council, Stamatis Sgourakis. There were national and regional representatives as well as community leaders from across Apokoronas.
Χείρα Βοηθείας had been invited and we were honoured to receive our piece of the Cake directly from the Bishop in recognition of the efforts of us all to provide support to all those in need in Apokoronas through our food parcels.
Χείρα Βοηθείας had been invited and we were honoured to receive our piece of the Cake directly from the Bishop in recognition of the efforts of us all to provide support to all those in need in Apokoronas through our food parcels.
David and Heather’s 2013/14
English Style Fish and Chip Suppers
In aid of Helping Hands - Χείρα Βοηθείας
and Animal Welfare
English Style Fish and Chip Suppers
In aid of Helping Hands - Χείρα Βοηθείας
and Animal Welfare
Wednesday evening, we took up David and Heather’s invitation to a traditional English-style Fish’n’chip Supper.
They welcomed us to their lovely home and we soon settled down to a very pleasant evening. The food was excellent – cooked before our eyes!
Our hosts worked hard to meet our every need. After the meal, we relaxed and enjoyed a stimulating conversation.
And it was all in aid of worthy causes.
Why don’t you and your friends give it a try? You won’t be disappointed!
Any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of your choice – about 7pm.
January February and March
Max 6 / Min 4 persons – booking essential
Homemade Soup of the Day
Fish (imported from Grimsby), chips and mushy peas
Bread and Butter
Tea or Coffee and a Sweet
Only 15€ per person
Bring your own alcohol
Their home is in the centre of Tsivaras Old Village : telephone 6943838465
or e-mail Heather - [email protected]
They welcomed us to their lovely home and we soon settled down to a very pleasant evening. The food was excellent – cooked before our eyes!
Our hosts worked hard to meet our every need. After the meal, we relaxed and enjoyed a stimulating conversation.
And it was all in aid of worthy causes.
Why don’t you and your friends give it a try? You won’t be disappointed!
Any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of your choice – about 7pm.
January February and March
Max 6 / Min 4 persons – booking essential
Homemade Soup of the Day
Fish (imported from Grimsby), chips and mushy peas
Bread and Butter
Tea or Coffee and a Sweet
Only 15€ per person
Bring your own alcohol
Their home is in the centre of Tsivaras Old Village : telephone 6943838465
or e-mail Heather - [email protected]
Football for Χείρα Βοηθείας!
There has been a very important development in our fund-raising efforts. It began with the football club of Nio Chorio. They encouraged their spectators to bring donations of food to the match. On Sunday 29th December, a Charity Football Tournament was organised by the Daphne Club of Apokoronas (Embrosneros). The Club Akritas of Apokoronas (Vamos), the Titan Club of Kalyves, the Club Φλογα Ρουστικων (Rethymnon) and the Daphne Club of Apokoronas (Embrosneros) took part. Instead of paying to get in, spectators brought food to support Χείρα Βοηθείας. Representatives of the Municipal Council, the Social Services and Χείρα Βοηθείας were present to receive the bags of food. We had expected items of food, perhaps one per person. Instead of that, spectators arrived, bringing bags and bags of food to help us to provide support to all those in need in Apokoronas. Obviously, the Greek Community has contributed before but the scale of these contributions and the depth of people’s understanding of and support for our work makes us very optimistic that we can make a real difference in 2014.
It's a winner!
The 100 Ticket Lottery in aid of Χείρα Βοηθείας was drawn on Monday 23rd December at the Town Hall in Vrysses. The draw was presided over by Mr Stamatis Sgourakis, President of the Municipal Council and Vice-Mayor Petros Vagionakis.
The lucky winner of the double-bed sized quilt was Tony with ticket number 7!
In the end 76 tickets were sold which raised a magnificent 380€ to buy food and other essential items for those in need in Apokoronas.
The lucky winner of the double-bed sized quilt was Tony with ticket number 7!
In the end 76 tickets were sold which raised a magnificent 380€ to buy food and other essential items for those in need in Apokoronas.
The Christmas Distribution is underway!
This morning (Monday) it was an early start at the Χείρα Βοηθείας Food Bank in Nippos. It was the start of the Christmas Distribution. We had been promised administrative support by the President of the Municipal Council, Mr. Stamatis Sgourakis. This duly arrived in the form of Μαριλενα, fully equipped with the lists of families by village who need our support.
She had contacted the Community Representatives and other volunteers to come to take the food bags back to their respective villages. Staff of the programme «Βοήθεια Στο Σπίτι (Αρμένων)» again played a leading role.
Village representatives from Vafes, Gavalochori, Nippos, Embrosneros, Kokkino Chorio, Kournas/Kavros, Plaka, and Tsitzifes arrived in pick-ups, loaded up and went off to distribute the bags. «Βοήθεια Στο Σπίτι (Αρμένων)» and the Foundation «Αγια Σοφία» took the rest to distribute as part of their normal home visits. The few remaining bags are to be moved to the Town Hall in Vrysses to be collected from there for distribution.
It was a smooth operation. Those collecting the food expressed their gratitude, on behalf of their communities, to the supporters of Χείρα Βοηθείας for all your hard work.
Posted 16/12/2013
She had contacted the Community Representatives and other volunteers to come to take the food bags back to their respective villages. Staff of the programme «Βοήθεια Στο Σπίτι (Αρμένων)» again played a leading role.
Village representatives from Vafes, Gavalochori, Nippos, Embrosneros, Kokkino Chorio, Kournas/Kavros, Plaka, and Tsitzifes arrived in pick-ups, loaded up and went off to distribute the bags. «Βοήθεια Στο Σπίτι (Αρμένων)» and the Foundation «Αγια Σοφία» took the rest to distribute as part of their normal home visits. The few remaining bags are to be moved to the Town Hall in Vrysses to be collected from there for distribution.
It was a smooth operation. Those collecting the food expressed their gratitude, on behalf of their communities, to the supporters of Χείρα Βοηθείας for all your hard work.
Posted 16/12/2013
100 Ticket Lottery
In aid of Χείρα Βοηθείας
/ A Helping Hand
The Prize - Double Bed Sized Quilt
All Cotton Fabrics Machine Washable
Machine-quilted in an open feather pattern Hand-finished with silk thread
Only 100 Tickets - each 5 euros
Available from Sheila at Jon the Butcher's in Vamos or Joan by phone on 6947116766
All Cotton Fabrics Machine Washable
Machine-quilted in an open feather pattern Hand-finished with silk thread
Only 100 Tickets - each 5 euros
Available from Sheila at Jon the Butcher's in Vamos or Joan by phone on 6947116766
Χείρα Βοηθείας packs for Christmas
In Arctic conditions, the Food Bank echoed to the sound of carol singing, the usual banter and general good humour which characterize Χείρα Βοηθείας at work. Supporters came from far and wide to help with the packing of the food parcels for Christmas. Included was a special treat of chocolates for the children. Volunteers new to the packing operation commented on the impressive quantities we are now able to provide to the families according to their size and number of children thanks to the continuing generosity of our fellow residents.
Fetching and carrying for
Χείρα Βοηθείας
Today (Tuesday) volunteers met up at Lidl to collect the food for Χείρα Βοηθείας’ Christmas distribution scheduled for next week. It had been a pretty hectic time in order to keep to our commitment of a distribution every 6 weeks in view of the Christmas period.
Everything went like clockwork. The order was placed and confirmed. Jo, our leader on the shopping side had given, as a visual aid, to the Shop Manager, Dimitri, a bagful of the items we wanted with the quantities we needed for the 241 families we are supporting. Jo and Tony settled the bill and the van, the pick-up and the trailer were duly loaded.
Back in Nippos at the Food Bank, another group were ready to help unload and put everything in order for the packing operation tomorrow (Wednesday).
Everything went like clockwork. The order was placed and confirmed. Jo, our leader on the shopping side had given, as a visual aid, to the Shop Manager, Dimitri, a bagful of the items we wanted with the quantities we needed for the 241 families we are supporting. Jo and Tony settled the bill and the van, the pick-up and the trailer were duly loaded.
Back in Nippos at the Food Bank, another group were ready to help unload and put everything in order for the packing operation tomorrow (Wednesday).
Happy Christmas, Χείρα Βοηθείας !
A fantastic Christmas present for Χείρα Βοηθείας - 1000 euros raised from the Almyrida Winter Fayre were presented on Friday evening by Claudia, Neisha and Hilary on behalf of the Apokoronas Community Events Association to Steering Group Members, Jo, Tony and Pete.
Christmas at the Workshop
Χείρα Βοηθείας at the Winter Fayre
Yesterday (Sunday) Χείρα Βοηθείας took full advantage of the generous offer of a stall at the Winter Fayre in Almyrida. Neisha, her colleagues at Crete Island Estates and her team did a fantastic job in organising yet another tremendously successful and enjoyable event. The organisers coped with the vagaries of the weather in Crete in December decisively and expertly!
We had been assigned an enviable pitch [thanks, Neisha!]. Building on our experience over the last 18 months the Χείρα Βοηθείας’ publicity machine was in top gear. A magnificent banner announced our presence and our purpose. A beautifully crafted display board [thanks, Kirsten and Jørgen!] caught the attention of those passing.
The Steering Group had recognised the need to improve the publicity about our work, the finances, the Sponsor a Food Bag Programme. So we had leaflets explaining who we are and describing the contents of the typical food bag. We had posters displaying our financial accounts – we even had receipts from our shopping expeditions! A fine assortment of photographs recorded the highlights of the last 18 months. Many people could be seen reading the Frequently Asked Questions [with answers!] presentation.
On hand were members of the Steering Group and the growing number of supporters, giving out leaflets (400 were distributed), answering questions, receiving donations and, crucially, securing more sponsorship pledges to fund the food bags.
One idea you might like to consider – we were given a donation by someone who had decided to give Χείρα Βοηθείας the money they would have spent on Christmas Cards!
After an exhausting day, the outcomes were 11 new sponsors – adding 215€ to the six-weekly income; we received 247.40€ in donations [not including all the pennies people gave us! – we will count them and let you know the result when we get a minute!]; the banner, posters, leaflets, the whole thing brought Χείρα Βοηθείας to the attention of a huge new group of people.
Pete Sheppard, member of the Steering Group, commented “Such success is the result of hard work by all our supporters. If we can continue to build a flexible organisation, open to new ideas, willing to try new things we can make a real difference to the families in need in Apokoronas. Finding 101 ways to involve people in our work – that is the way forward!”
We had been assigned an enviable pitch [thanks, Neisha!]. Building on our experience over the last 18 months the Χείρα Βοηθείας’ publicity machine was in top gear. A magnificent banner announced our presence and our purpose. A beautifully crafted display board [thanks, Kirsten and Jørgen!] caught the attention of those passing.
The Steering Group had recognised the need to improve the publicity about our work, the finances, the Sponsor a Food Bag Programme. So we had leaflets explaining who we are and describing the contents of the typical food bag. We had posters displaying our financial accounts – we even had receipts from our shopping expeditions! A fine assortment of photographs recorded the highlights of the last 18 months. Many people could be seen reading the Frequently Asked Questions [with answers!] presentation.
On hand were members of the Steering Group and the growing number of supporters, giving out leaflets (400 were distributed), answering questions, receiving donations and, crucially, securing more sponsorship pledges to fund the food bags.
One idea you might like to consider – we were given a donation by someone who had decided to give Χείρα Βοηθείας the money they would have spent on Christmas Cards!
After an exhausting day, the outcomes were 11 new sponsors – adding 215€ to the six-weekly income; we received 247.40€ in donations [not including all the pennies people gave us! – we will count them and let you know the result when we get a minute!]; the banner, posters, leaflets, the whole thing brought Χείρα Βοηθείας to the attention of a huge new group of people.
Pete Sheppard, member of the Steering Group, commented “Such success is the result of hard work by all our supporters. If we can continue to build a flexible organisation, open to new ideas, willing to try new things we can make a real difference to the families in need in Apokoronas. Finding 101 ways to involve people in our work – that is the way forward!”
David and Heather’s 2013/14
English Style Fish and Chip Suppers
Jo writes:
Would you like to eat freshly cooked fish and chips in the comfort of someone’s home and help to raise money for Χείρα Βοηθείας and animal charities?
Once again Heather and David Welham are inviting us into their home for a three course meal including freshly cooked fish and chips (vegetarian alternative available!). All the money raised goes to charity. Over the last two years they have raised 1,800 euros for charities in Crete and this year the target is 1,000 euros to be divided equally between Χείρα Βοηθείας and animal charities.
David’s family ran a well-known fish and chip shop in Lowestoft and David is carrying on that tradition. We have been several times and always received a very warm welcome and an extremely tasty meal. Please support this enterprising couple!
As you will see from the information below you must book your place and if there is bad weather or a strike the fish supplies may not arrive! But believe me it will be worth waiting for!!!
David and Heather’s 2013/14
English Style Fish and Chip Suppers
In aid of
Helping Hands - Χείρα Βοηθείας
and
Animal Welfare
Any Tues, Wed or Thurs of your choice – c.7pm.
(limited to first two weeks in December and recommencing 7th January)
Max 6 / Min 4 persons – booking essential
Homemade Soup of the Day
Fish (imported from Grimsby), chips and mushy peas
Bread and Butter
Tea or Coffee and a Sweet
Only 15 euros per person
BYO Alcohol
Our home is in the centre of Tsivaras Old Village : telephone 6943838465 or e-mail me - [email protected]
Would you like to eat freshly cooked fish and chips in the comfort of someone’s home and help to raise money for Χείρα Βοηθείας and animal charities?
Once again Heather and David Welham are inviting us into their home for a three course meal including freshly cooked fish and chips (vegetarian alternative available!). All the money raised goes to charity. Over the last two years they have raised 1,800 euros for charities in Crete and this year the target is 1,000 euros to be divided equally between Χείρα Βοηθείας and animal charities.
David’s family ran a well-known fish and chip shop in Lowestoft and David is carrying on that tradition. We have been several times and always received a very warm welcome and an extremely tasty meal. Please support this enterprising couple!
As you will see from the information below you must book your place and if there is bad weather or a strike the fish supplies may not arrive! But believe me it will be worth waiting for!!!
David and Heather’s 2013/14
English Style Fish and Chip Suppers
In aid of
Helping Hands - Χείρα Βοηθείας
and
Animal Welfare
Any Tues, Wed or Thurs of your choice – c.7pm.
(limited to first two weeks in December and recommencing 7th January)
Max 6 / Min 4 persons – booking essential
Homemade Soup of the Day
Fish (imported from Grimsby), chips and mushy peas
Bread and Butter
Tea or Coffee and a Sweet
Only 15 euros per person
BYO Alcohol
Our home is in the centre of Tsivaras Old Village : telephone 6943838465 or e-mail me - [email protected]
Χείρα Βοηθείας
- all packed and ready to go!
The usual team of packers was joined by some new faces eager and willing to see Χείρα Βοηθείας in action and to get involved. We started at 10.30 and it was all finished – all 241 food bags – by 11.30. The atmosphere was light with the usual suspects providing the humour. The work was highly organised and efficient.
Volunteers (see bottom left!) had collected the food from Lidl the day before so we would be ready. Just a quick glance at the photos of the Food Bank before we packed shows the huge quantities they had shifted.
It had been a bit of a rush as we wanted to complete November’s distribution and still leave time for us to order, buy, fetch and pack the food and other essential items in time for Christmas. It never stops!
As a just reward for our efforts we recuperated over coffee (something stronger for some!) in the local kafeneion. It was the perfect combination of a social event with a serious purpose.
Volunteers (see bottom left!) had collected the food from Lidl the day before so we would be ready. Just a quick glance at the photos of the Food Bank before we packed shows the huge quantities they had shifted.
It had been a bit of a rush as we wanted to complete November’s distribution and still leave time for us to order, buy, fetch and pack the food and other essential items in time for Christmas. It never stops!
As a just reward for our efforts we recuperated over coffee (something stronger for some!) in the local kafeneion. It was the perfect combination of a social event with a serious purpose.
More Support for
Χείρα Βοηθείας
Χείρα Βοηθείας takes stock
The Χείρα Βοηθείας Steering Group of Pete Sheppard, Tony Lane, Jo Taylor and John Eardley met on Tuesday to take stock of the situation and to make plans to get on with the work.
It was agreed that we need to widen the involvement of supporters in our activities. Every opportunity must be taken to enable people to participate and to get first hand experience of what Χείρα Βοηθείας is trying to achieve. We must take more steps to avoid “doing everything ourselves”, because this will narrow our circle of supporters and leave us open to misunderstandings and misinformation.
The formal organisation of the Somateio will be investigated further before we commit the organisation to that direction, particularly in light of recent events. John will arrange a meeting with a lawyer who is prepared to act for Χείρα Βοηθείας without payment. She will advise us on the legal pros and cons of the somateio approach. Already Georgos Atsalakis has agreed to be our accountant on a pro bono basis.
Exploratory talks are taking place to bring the Steering Group back to full strength.
Some time was spent on reviewing our fund-raising efforts in 2013. The Group discussed what had gone well and what needed improvement. A thread running throughout was the recognition of the need to put much more effort into promoting Χείρα Βοηθείας, so that everyone appreciates the importance of the work and can see the results of all the effort.
One area of concern, which we had discussed before, was the need to take care that we do not try to “hoover up” as much money as possible. There has to be a limit. The people of Apokoronas are fantastically generous but there are many demands being made on their money! We have on several occasions discussed the possibility of co-ordinating with the charities operating in Apokoronas, to find a consensus about the intensity of fund-raising, so that needs can be met without (literally in our case!) beggaring our neighbours. By showing some constraint, Χείρα Βοηθείας can set an example and encourage such a dialogue.
We have set the timetable for the next distribution of food and essential items to the 241 families on the “list”:
Jo and John will put our order in on 2nd November. John will organise the fetching of the things to Nippos on November 12th.
We will pack the food bags at the Nippos Food Bank on Wednesday 13th November for distribution on the 14th and 15th.
Last time we were joined by some “new” packers who had not really been aware of the scale of the operation! It is an opportunity to for you to get involved. If you would like to join us, please ring Pete on 6943683064. Spaces are a bit limited – so let us know. If not this time, maybe next? The Packing will take place at 10.30 am to make it possible for those with other commitments early in the morning to participate. It takes about an hour or perhaps an hour and a half. This means we can have a coffee together afterwards in the kafeneion opposite!
If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions, please get in touch on [email protected]
Pete
It was agreed that we need to widen the involvement of supporters in our activities. Every opportunity must be taken to enable people to participate and to get first hand experience of what Χείρα Βοηθείας is trying to achieve. We must take more steps to avoid “doing everything ourselves”, because this will narrow our circle of supporters and leave us open to misunderstandings and misinformation.
The formal organisation of the Somateio will be investigated further before we commit the organisation to that direction, particularly in light of recent events. John will arrange a meeting with a lawyer who is prepared to act for Χείρα Βοηθείας without payment. She will advise us on the legal pros and cons of the somateio approach. Already Georgos Atsalakis has agreed to be our accountant on a pro bono basis.
Exploratory talks are taking place to bring the Steering Group back to full strength.
Some time was spent on reviewing our fund-raising efforts in 2013. The Group discussed what had gone well and what needed improvement. A thread running throughout was the recognition of the need to put much more effort into promoting Χείρα Βοηθείας, so that everyone appreciates the importance of the work and can see the results of all the effort.
One area of concern, which we had discussed before, was the need to take care that we do not try to “hoover up” as much money as possible. There has to be a limit. The people of Apokoronas are fantastically generous but there are many demands being made on their money! We have on several occasions discussed the possibility of co-ordinating with the charities operating in Apokoronas, to find a consensus about the intensity of fund-raising, so that needs can be met without (literally in our case!) beggaring our neighbours. By showing some constraint, Χείρα Βοηθείας can set an example and encourage such a dialogue.
We have set the timetable for the next distribution of food and essential items to the 241 families on the “list”:
Jo and John will put our order in on 2nd November. John will organise the fetching of the things to Nippos on November 12th.
We will pack the food bags at the Nippos Food Bank on Wednesday 13th November for distribution on the 14th and 15th.
Last time we were joined by some “new” packers who had not really been aware of the scale of the operation! It is an opportunity to for you to get involved. If you would like to join us, please ring Pete on 6943683064. Spaces are a bit limited – so let us know. If not this time, maybe next? The Packing will take place at 10.30 am to make it possible for those with other commitments early in the morning to participate. It takes about an hour or perhaps an hour and a half. This means we can have a coffee together afterwards in the kafeneion opposite!
If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions, please get in touch on [email protected]
Pete
Serenata Kriti
presents 500 euros to
Χείρα Βοηθείας
Today
(Saturday) Pete Sheppard, on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας, was
delighted to be presented with €500 by Moira Webber and Janelle Tressider of Serenata
Kriti. It was our share of the proceeds from their recent tour.
The Blythe String Quartet had played three concerts - in Chania, Rethymnon and the Loutro Taverna here in Apokoronas - as part of Serenata Kriti’s Festival of Chamber Music Concerts in Crete. Everyone who had the privilege to attend these events was unanimous in their praise of the Quartet, featuring Lucy Curnow on violin, Peter Graham on violin, Dominic Moore on viola and Anita Melita Beryl on cello.
Moira, Serenata Kriti’s Concert Manager, has already begun negotiations to bring two tours to Crete in 2014. She told us that the project had caught the imagination of top musicians in London, all eager and willing to come and provide us with such memorable experiences.
So watch this space!
The Blythe String Quartet had played three concerts - in Chania, Rethymnon and the Loutro Taverna here in Apokoronas - as part of Serenata Kriti’s Festival of Chamber Music Concerts in Crete. Everyone who had the privilege to attend these events was unanimous in their praise of the Quartet, featuring Lucy Curnow on violin, Peter Graham on violin, Dominic Moore on viola and Anita Melita Beryl on cello.
Moira, Serenata Kriti’s Concert Manager, has already begun negotiations to bring two tours to Crete in 2014. She told us that the project had caught the imagination of top musicians in London, all eager and willing to come and provide us with such memorable experiences.
So watch this space!
Sponsor A Food Bag for Χείρα Βοηθείας
Χείρα Βοηθείας : Distribution of Food & Other Essentials
The Χείρα Βοηθείας Food Bank was a hive of activity on Monday as helpers from across Apokoronas came to help with the delivery of the food parcels to the 241 families we are now supporting.
Aggeliki has sent us this photo record. It is an important reminder of what your generosity and hard work are for!
Aggeliki has sent us this photo record. It is an important reminder of what your generosity and hard work are for!
Serenata Kriti - a great success!
We received this message from Janelle
Serenata Kriti was a great success with 400 people attending the three concerts. We raised €4000. After expenses we have €1000 to give to charities, €500 to Red Cross and €500 to Helping Hands.
We are currently discussing arrangements with a quartet that is scheduled to come to Crete next May. We will be running with two festivals next year, in May and September. We would appreciate it if you could tell your members how thrilled we were that so many people attended the first Serenata Kriti and that we raised €1000 for charity.
Many thanks for your support,
Janelle
We received this message from Janelle
Serenata Kriti was a great success with 400 people attending the three concerts. We raised €4000. After expenses we have €1000 to give to charities, €500 to Red Cross and €500 to Helping Hands.
We are currently discussing arrangements with a quartet that is scheduled to come to Crete next May. We will be running with two festivals next year, in May and September. We would appreciate it if you could tell your members how thrilled we were that so many people attended the first Serenata Kriti and that we raised €1000 for charity.
Many thanks for your support,
Janelle
It is back to business –
Χείρα Βοηθείας prepares the next distribution of food!
Today (Tuesday) volunteers met up at the Χείρα Βοηθείας Food Bank in Nippos. After several weeks of hard work fund-raising, we were ready.
The Georgioupolis Square Concert, the Stylos Fun Run, the Car Boot Sale, the Loutro Evening of Classical Music, the Embrosneros event ( a magnificent €1,250), the Sponsor A Bag Project (now standing at €475 every 6 weeks!) as well as some wonderful donations from the Toneel Drama Group (a whopping €1,000!), Cretan Island Estates and individual supporters – all this effort had been turned into food and essential items to be packed into 241 Food Bags for families in need in Apokoronas.
As usual the packing was a good-humoured affair, the inevitable glitches being met with swiftly improvised solutions!
You can see the result below.
The Georgioupolis Square Concert, the Stylos Fun Run, the Car Boot Sale, the Loutro Evening of Classical Music, the Embrosneros event ( a magnificent €1,250), the Sponsor A Bag Project (now standing at €475 every 6 weeks!) as well as some wonderful donations from the Toneel Drama Group (a whopping €1,000!), Cretan Island Estates and individual supporters – all this effort had been turned into food and essential items to be packed into 241 Food Bags for families in need in Apokoronas.
As usual the packing was a good-humoured affair, the inevitable glitches being met with swiftly improvised solutions!
You can see the result below.
SPONSOR A FOOD BAG
for Χείρα Βοηθείας
The Sponsor a Food Bag project has got off to a brilliant start! The first collection - on and around September 1st - netted 385 euros! This represents over 10% of our expenditure on the next distribution scheduled for the end of the month. The collection process is highly organised and very efficient - the money is already in the hands of the Purchasing Team.
While they turn their attention to buying the food and other essentials and getting the bags packed, we must lose no time in focusing on the next collection date of 16th October.
Already sponsors have come forward to build on our first total.
We now have 430 euros pledged for 16th October. Can you help?
While they turn their attention to buying the food and other essentials and getting the bags packed, we must lose no time in focusing on the next collection date of 16th October.
Already sponsors have come forward to build on our first total.
We now have 430 euros pledged for 16th October. Can you help?
Annual Car Boot Sale - another great success!
Χείρα Βοηθείας held its Annual Car Boot Sale on Sunday
Very early Sunday morning the stallholders began to arrive to take up their positions and build their displays. More than 50 stalls were set up selling everything you can think of.
Issie, with her usual determination, had assembled willing supporters to staff the stalls, organise the parking and generally get ready for the onslaught.
We were lucky with the weather - it was scorching hot in deep contrast with the storms of the day before! We even had a slight breeze off the sea to help us through. Next year we might try selling cold drinks!!
The traditional Raffle, the Pasta Game and the Bric-a-brac stalls along with the fees from the pitches brought in the magnificent sum of 980.15 euros.
Thanks to all who helped, to the Municipality for its support and, of course, to everyone who came and spent their money!
Issie, with her usual determination, had assembled willing supporters to staff the stalls, organise the parking and generally get ready for the onslaught.
We were lucky with the weather - it was scorching hot in deep contrast with the storms of the day before! We even had a slight breeze off the sea to help us through. Next year we might try selling cold drinks!!
The traditional Raffle, the Pasta Game and the Bric-a-brac stalls along with the fees from the pitches brought in the magnificent sum of 980.15 euros.
Thanks to all who helped, to the Municipality for its support and, of course, to everyone who came and spent their money!
Embrosneros Event
"FANTASTIC!"
A Message from Ann & Ian
An enormous heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to the amphitheatre at Embrosneros on Sunday 1st September for the Third Charity Fund raising evening. You danced, laughed, sang, and raised a good sum of money. There is still a little more to come in and we will tell you when the final total is reached but it does exceed 3,000 euros. The performers were fantastic, great food provided by Alison and Clare. and the Red Cross Samaritans took good care of us all. A special thank you to the volunteers who helped us with traffic, gate entrance, lottery, the bar etc. Even the Mayor of Apokoronou came and said how pleased he was. The money will buy goods, food, medicines etc., for Xeira Boetheias and the Chania branch of the Red Cross.
Chris & Alex add
Dog Pound Blues now have video of the Embrosneros Event taken by Alex. Search "Dog Pound Blues Embrosneros" on Youtube. There are also pictures, again by Alex on the Dog Pound Blues Facebook page and on our web site, "www.dogpoundblues.com". It was a great night and we thoroughly enjoyed supporting such a worthy cause.
Chris & Alex add
Dog Pound Blues now have video of the Embrosneros Event taken by Alex. Search "Dog Pound Blues Embrosneros" on Youtube. There are also pictures, again by Alex on the Dog Pound Blues Facebook page and on our web site, "www.dogpoundblues.com". It was a great night and we thoroughly enjoyed supporting such a worthy cause.
SPONSOR A FOOD BAG
FOR
ΧΕΙΡΑ ΒΟΗΘΕΙΑΣ
The Steering Group οf Χείρα Βοηθεία has launched a project to encourage supporters throughout Apokoronas to pledge €15, €20 or €25 every 6 weeks in order to sponsor a food bag
to support the families in need in the Municipality.
Following the “Man from the Pru’” model, volunteers will
collect the cash from you personally.
As the level of needs continues to rise and with it the costs of buying the food to augment that collected using the Red Boxes, this new initiative is crucial for taking the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας up to Christmas and through the winter.
As the level of needs continues to rise and with it the costs of buying the food to augment that collected using the Red Boxes, this new initiative is crucial for taking the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας up to Christmas and through the winter.
A RUN FOR HEALTH
"KOILIARIS 2013"
On Sunday, 268 people took part in what is fast (get it!) becoming an Annual Fun Run in Apokoronas. Organised by the Health Runners Club of Chania and the Municipality of Apokoronos in collaboration with the cultural associations of Armeni, of Neo Chorio, of Stylos, and of Neo Chorio Young People and of the Sports Team “Diagoras” of Neo Chorio and “New Samson” of Stylos, there were two races taking in the beautiful natural environment of Stylos, Nio Horio and Armenoi.
The races were in two categories, 6km and 10 km. Both routes started with great razzamataz and efficient organisation in Nio Chorio and ended to applause and great celebration in the village of Stylos.
168 people of all ages, shapes and sizes signed up for the 6km race. The pace was hot – and so was the weather. It wasn’t long before things settled down – in many cases to a brisk (or in some cases not so brisk) walk as the demands of the body caught up with the extravagant imaginings of the mind. And my feet hurt! We didn’t meet up with the 100 participants in the 10km race until they sped past us in the closing straight!!
Arrival in Stylos was heralded by the Master of Ceremonies who had sent us on our way in Nio Horio. Having moved the entire admin operation to the Finish Line, the organizers were able to welcome each competitor by name and in our cases by mention of Χείρα Βοηθείας. We were given our places and times (107th - not bad, 57 minutes and 56 seconds - could do better! Will train for next year – that’s what I said to myself last year!
We had been looked after all the way by Red Cross Volunteers, by volunteers showing us the route and by strategically placed water stations. More water – Samaria, of course! – greeted us at the Finish. Then fully (?) revived, we proceeded to the Kerasma (Treats) provided by the Community Council and Syllogos of Stylos, picking up our Diplomas on the way.
After a suitable period of “refreshment” – lemonade for some, though I did see cold beers being greedily consumed, we moved onto to the Presentation of Cups and Winners’ T-Shirts. Local Dignatories, including Mayor Grigoris Markakis, Vice-Mayors Manolis Haritakis and Petros Vagionakis, made the presentations and the representative of the Chania Orphanage and myself on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας (the two organisations to benefit from the money raised) were given the honour of being part of the Presentation Group.
The party was getting under way as we left for a hot foot bath, to dream of what might have been! Maybe next year …
The Fun Runs brought our week-end of Fund-Raising to a close with a sum of €580 to add to the Georgioupolis money to make a grand total of everyone’s efforts a magnificent €2,900.52!
Well Done, everyone!
The races were in two categories, 6km and 10 km. Both routes started with great razzamataz and efficient organisation in Nio Chorio and ended to applause and great celebration in the village of Stylos.
168 people of all ages, shapes and sizes signed up for the 6km race. The pace was hot – and so was the weather. It wasn’t long before things settled down – in many cases to a brisk (or in some cases not so brisk) walk as the demands of the body caught up with the extravagant imaginings of the mind. And my feet hurt! We didn’t meet up with the 100 participants in the 10km race until they sped past us in the closing straight!!
Arrival in Stylos was heralded by the Master of Ceremonies who had sent us on our way in Nio Horio. Having moved the entire admin operation to the Finish Line, the organizers were able to welcome each competitor by name and in our cases by mention of Χείρα Βοηθείας. We were given our places and times (107th - not bad, 57 minutes and 56 seconds - could do better! Will train for next year – that’s what I said to myself last year!
We had been looked after all the way by Red Cross Volunteers, by volunteers showing us the route and by strategically placed water stations. More water – Samaria, of course! – greeted us at the Finish. Then fully (?) revived, we proceeded to the Kerasma (Treats) provided by the Community Council and Syllogos of Stylos, picking up our Diplomas on the way.
After a suitable period of “refreshment” – lemonade for some, though I did see cold beers being greedily consumed, we moved onto to the Presentation of Cups and Winners’ T-Shirts. Local Dignatories, including Mayor Grigoris Markakis, Vice-Mayors Manolis Haritakis and Petros Vagionakis, made the presentations and the representative of the Chania Orphanage and myself on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας (the two organisations to benefit from the money raised) were given the honour of being part of the Presentation Group.
The party was getting under way as we left for a hot foot bath, to dream of what might have been! Maybe next year …
The Fun Runs brought our week-end of Fund-Raising to a close with a sum of €580 to add to the Georgioupolis money to make a grand total of everyone’s efforts a magnificent €2,900.52!
Well Done, everyone!
Χείρα Βοηθείας’ Record-Breaking Fund-Raiser in words and pictures!
Collection Raised €2,320.52 !
Last night (Saturday) Χείρα Βοηθείας broke all its fund-raising records with its Musical Evening in Georgioupolis Square.
Teams had been hard at work distributing posters and leaflets in English, Greek, Russian and German making sure visitors to Apokoronas as well as local residents knew about the event.
As always the practical support and assistance of the Municipality in the form of Vice-Mayors Manolis Nikoloudis and Petros Vagionakis, Councillors Sifis Stavroulakis, Nikos Kokolakis and Pantelis Kaparoudakis ensured our efforts were a success.
The evening’s entertainment began with traditional Cretan music, dancing and singing – Γιώργος Ρεθεμιώτακης (λύρα / lyre), Μανώλης Μπαλωμενάκης (λαούτο / lute) and Μανώλης Περκολαράκης (λαούτο / lute) set the tone with some wonderful playing. Soon there followed traditional dancing beautifully presented by what must the junior section of the Akrites dance troupe. This section culminated in dances performed by their older colleagues.
This celebration of the traditional Cretan art forms was crowned by a moving song from Pantelis Kaparoudakis relating an old story (if not the old story!) about a beautiful young women dressed all in gold on a white horse.
The finale was an invitation by Γιώργος for the audience to show off their Greek dancing skills. (This needs more work on our part!!).
The logistics worked smoothly and soon Dog Pound Blues had taken to the stage and Chrissie and the band were belting out their distinctive brand of rock and roll. They had a large part of the audience on their feet. A special surprise was the guest appearance of Carl Axon to put the finishing touch to a rousing session.
Throughout the evening, Χείρα Βοηθείας volunteers moved through the crowd shaking their tins. It might have seemed a bit slow at the time but when the tins were opened and the takings added up, the real level of people’s generosity in support of all those in need in Apokoronas, because of the economic crisis, was clear – Maria, Sue, Ann, Kirsten, Jo, Bob, Keir, Jill, Trish, Chris, Ann, Ian and Tony – together had collected a magnificent €2,320.52 !
Jørgan recorded the event and we have posted his pictures below.
A Big Thankyou to everyone who helped – there were so many who did their bit! Often a word of encouragement is enough to keep us hard at work.
And now we are off to the Races…
Teams had been hard at work distributing posters and leaflets in English, Greek, Russian and German making sure visitors to Apokoronas as well as local residents knew about the event.
As always the practical support and assistance of the Municipality in the form of Vice-Mayors Manolis Nikoloudis and Petros Vagionakis, Councillors Sifis Stavroulakis, Nikos Kokolakis and Pantelis Kaparoudakis ensured our efforts were a success.
The evening’s entertainment began with traditional Cretan music, dancing and singing – Γιώργος Ρεθεμιώτακης (λύρα / lyre), Μανώλης Μπαλωμενάκης (λαούτο / lute) and Μανώλης Περκολαράκης (λαούτο / lute) set the tone with some wonderful playing. Soon there followed traditional dancing beautifully presented by what must the junior section of the Akrites dance troupe. This section culminated in dances performed by their older colleagues.
This celebration of the traditional Cretan art forms was crowned by a moving song from Pantelis Kaparoudakis relating an old story (if not the old story!) about a beautiful young women dressed all in gold on a white horse.
The finale was an invitation by Γιώργος for the audience to show off their Greek dancing skills. (This needs more work on our part!!).
The logistics worked smoothly and soon Dog Pound Blues had taken to the stage and Chrissie and the band were belting out their distinctive brand of rock and roll. They had a large part of the audience on their feet. A special surprise was the guest appearance of Carl Axon to put the finishing touch to a rousing session.
Throughout the evening, Χείρα Βοηθείας volunteers moved through the crowd shaking their tins. It might have seemed a bit slow at the time but when the tins were opened and the takings added up, the real level of people’s generosity in support of all those in need in Apokoronas, because of the economic crisis, was clear – Maria, Sue, Ann, Kirsten, Jo, Bob, Keir, Jill, Trish, Chris, Ann, Ian and Tony – together had collected a magnificent €2,320.52 !
Jørgan recorded the event and we have posted his pictures below.
A Big Thankyou to everyone who helped – there were so many who did their bit! Often a word of encouragement is enough to keep us hard at work.
And now we are off to the Races…
ΔΡΟΜΟΣ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ "ΚΟΙΛΙΑΡΗΣ 2013"
Αγωνες 5 και 10 χιλιομετρων
A RUN FOR HEALTH "KOILIARIS 2013"
5 and 10 km Races
A RUN FOR HEALTH "KOILIARIS 2013"
The Health Runners Club of Chania and the Municipality of Apokoronos in
collaboration with the cultural associations of Armeni, of Neo Chorio, of
Stylos, and of Neo Chorio Young People and of the Sports Team “Diagoras” of Neo
Chorio and “New Samson” of Stylos are organising, for the second year, running
races along the natural flow of the River Koiliaris on August 4, 2013, a
Sunday.
The races are divided into two categories, 5 and 10 km with start of both routes in Nio Chorio and the finish in the village of Stylos.
Arrival time for all participants at 17:15.
5 km race starts at 18:00.
10 km race starts at 18:15.
Entrance Fee is €5.
The proceeds will go towards the work of collection "SYNANTHROPOS" and "HELPING HAND".
Those wishing to leave their car in Stylos will be transported to the starting point by bus. Also, there will a support vehicle in which people can leave their personal belongings to be delivered to the finish.
After the Finish, trophies and medals will be awarded to the winners (first 3 in each section) and commemorative diplomas and T-shirts will be given to all participants.
The event will close with a treat provided by local organisations and their will be traditional dancing from the dance group of the cultural and educational association of Stylos. It is worth noting that there will also be a DJ and creative activities for children.
Everyone is invited!
We thank Yannis Gabrilakis for the text. The translation with any mistakes is mine! (Editor)
The races are divided into two categories, 5 and 10 km with start of both routes in Nio Chorio and the finish in the village of Stylos.
Arrival time for all participants at 17:15.
5 km race starts at 18:00.
10 km race starts at 18:15.
Entrance Fee is €5.
The proceeds will go towards the work of collection "SYNANTHROPOS" and "HELPING HAND".
Those wishing to leave their car in Stylos will be transported to the starting point by bus. Also, there will a support vehicle in which people can leave their personal belongings to be delivered to the finish.
After the Finish, trophies and medals will be awarded to the winners (first 3 in each section) and commemorative diplomas and T-shirts will be given to all participants.
The event will close with a treat provided by local organisations and their will be traditional dancing from the dance group of the cultural and educational association of Stylos. It is worth noting that there will also be a DJ and creative activities for children.
Everyone is invited!
We thank Yannis Gabrilakis for the text. The translation with any mistakes is mine! (Editor)
ΔΡΟΜΟΣ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ «ΚΟΙΛΙΑΡΗΣ 2013»
Ο Σύλλογος Δρομέων Υγείας Χανίων και ο Δήμος Αποκορώνου,
σε συνεργασία με τους πολιτιστικούς συλλόγους Αρμένων, Νέου Χωριού, Στύλου, της
Νεολαίας Νέου Χωριού και τις αθλητικές Ομάδες Διαγόρα Νέου Χωριού και Νέου
Σαμψών Στύλου, διοργανώνουν για 2η χρονιά αγώνες δρόμου κατά μήκος της φυσικής
ροής του ποταμού Κοιλιάρη στις 4 Αυγούστου 2013, ημέρα Κυριακή.
Οι αγώνες δρόμου χωρίζονται σε δύο κατηγορίες, των 5 και 10 χλμ, με αφετηρία και των 2 διαδρομών το Νέο Χωριό και τερματισμό στο χωριό Στύλος.
Ώρα προσέλευσης όλων των συμμετεχόντων στις 17:15.
Έναρξη αγώνα 5 χλμ στις 18:00.
Έναρξη αγώνα 10 χλμ στις 18:15.
Προαιρετική συμμετοχή 5 Ευρώ. Τα έσοδα θα διατεθούν για το έργο των Συλλόγων: "ΣΥΝΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ" και "ΧΕΙΡΑ ΒΟΗΘΕΙΑΣ".
Όσοι επιθυμούν να αφήσουν το αυτοκίνητό τους στο Στύλο, θα μεταφερθούν στην αφετηρία με λεωφορείο. Επίσης, στηναφετηρία θα υπάρχει όχημα για να αφήσουν τα προσωπικά τους αντικείμενα τα οποία θα τους παραδοθούν στον τερματισμό.
Μετά τον τερματισμό θα απονεμηθούν κύπελλα και μετάλλια σε όσους διακριθούν καθώς και αναμνηστικά διπλώματα και μπλουζάκια σε όλους τους συμμετέχοντες.
Η διοργάνωση θα κλείσει με κέρασμα από τους τοπικούς φορείς και παραδοσιακό χορό από το χορευτικό συγκρότημα του πολιτιστικού και επιμορφωτικού συλλόγου Στύλου, ενώ αξίζει να σημειωθεί ότι θα υπάρχει DJ και δημιουργική απασχόληση για τα παιδιά.
Σας περιμένουμε όλους!
Ευχαριστούμε τον Κ. Γιάννης Γαβριλακης για το κείμενο.
Οι αγώνες δρόμου χωρίζονται σε δύο κατηγορίες, των 5 και 10 χλμ, με αφετηρία και των 2 διαδρομών το Νέο Χωριό και τερματισμό στο χωριό Στύλος.
Ώρα προσέλευσης όλων των συμμετεχόντων στις 17:15.
Έναρξη αγώνα 5 χλμ στις 18:00.
Έναρξη αγώνα 10 χλμ στις 18:15.
Προαιρετική συμμετοχή 5 Ευρώ. Τα έσοδα θα διατεθούν για το έργο των Συλλόγων: "ΣΥΝΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ" και "ΧΕΙΡΑ ΒΟΗΘΕΙΑΣ".
Όσοι επιθυμούν να αφήσουν το αυτοκίνητό τους στο Στύλο, θα μεταφερθούν στην αφετηρία με λεωφορείο. Επίσης, στηναφετηρία θα υπάρχει όχημα για να αφήσουν τα προσωπικά τους αντικείμενα τα οποία θα τους παραδοθούν στον τερματισμό.
Μετά τον τερματισμό θα απονεμηθούν κύπελλα και μετάλλια σε όσους διακριθούν καθώς και αναμνηστικά διπλώματα και μπλουζάκια σε όλους τους συμμετέχοντες.
Η διοργάνωση θα κλείσει με κέρασμα από τους τοπικούς φορείς και παραδοσιακό χορό από το χορευτικό συγκρότημα του πολιτιστικού και επιμορφωτικού συλλόγου Στύλου, ενώ αξίζει να σημειωθεί ότι θα υπάρχει DJ και δημιουργική απασχόληση για τα παιδιά.
Σας περιμένουμε όλους!
Ευχαριστούμε τον Κ. Γιάννης Γαβριλακης για το κείμενο.
The Contribution is dramatic as well!
In June the Toneel Drama Group presented ”A Bedroom Farce” by Alan Ayckbourn. It was widely acclaimed as their best production yet!
Yesterday (Friday) Χείρα Βοηθείας received this message from Peter
“I am delighted to write to you in my capacity of the current chairperson of the Toneel Drama Group to tell you that our members today voted that we should contribute a further sum of €800 to your cause.
We have had a really successful production and are really pleased that we can put that success to such good use. Hopefully this contribution will go a little way to meeting the funds required to for you to continue your excellent work in supporting the less fortunate members of the community in which we all live.”
Pete Sheppard, speaking on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας, added:
“This is fantastic! After we had to cancel this month’s concert we faced a financial problem. This contribution comes at exactly the right moment. Our Procurement Team are already gearing up for the distribution in August around the major Greek Orthodox festival of the Assumption of Mary and her reunion with her son, Jesus Christ on the 15th.
We were further heartened in our difficulties by an anonymous donation of €500 and another one of €40. Our community continues to pull together and will become stronger in the process to face the many challenges ahead”
Posted 29.06.2013
Yesterday (Friday) Χείρα Βοηθείας received this message from Peter
“I am delighted to write to you in my capacity of the current chairperson of the Toneel Drama Group to tell you that our members today voted that we should contribute a further sum of €800 to your cause.
We have had a really successful production and are really pleased that we can put that success to such good use. Hopefully this contribution will go a little way to meeting the funds required to for you to continue your excellent work in supporting the less fortunate members of the community in which we all live.”
Pete Sheppard, speaking on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας, added:
“This is fantastic! After we had to cancel this month’s concert we faced a financial problem. This contribution comes at exactly the right moment. Our Procurement Team are already gearing up for the distribution in August around the major Greek Orthodox festival of the Assumption of Mary and her reunion with her son, Jesus Christ on the 15th.
We were further heartened in our difficulties by an anonymous donation of €500 and another one of €40. Our community continues to pull together and will become stronger in the process to face the many challenges ahead”
Posted 29.06.2013
More determined than ever!
Today (Monday) volunteers from Χείρα Βοηθείας met up at the Food Bank in Nippos to pack the food parcels for the next distribution of food and other essential items to those in need in Apokoronas.
Altogether 227 families will receive support. This includes more than 300 children. The Procurement Team, responsible for making sure that the supplies collected using the Red Boxes are augmented by buying food, had spent almost €3,000 this time. This has severely depleted the reserves!
The forced cancellation of the Carl Axon Concert at the end of June has made the task even harder. Nevertheless, the active supporters of Χείρα Βοηθείας are determined to re-double their efforts to ensure that the Musical Evening in Georgioupolis Square on Saturday August 3rd is a huge success. Already Dog Pound Blues have agreed to play.
Another fantastic reaction to the financial challenge! The Χείρα Βοηθείας team have been contacted by supporters including some currently in England asking for details of the charity’s Bank Account so they can make financial donations direct into our coffers!
At present, we can donate money by internet transfer to this account or we can take our donations in cash directly to the National Bank in Vrysses or anywhere!
This is the information you will need: –
Bank Name: The National Bank of Greece
Bank Address: Vrysses
Bank Post Code: 73007
Account Name : SHEPPARD PETER RAYMOND RAYMOND LANE ANTHONY RICHARD RICHARD Account No. 821/594335/39
IBAN: GR7501108210000082159433539
SWIFT-BIC: ETHNGRAA
Please email us on [email protected] to make sure we can track your donation. And Thank you!
After a pretty difficult week, the sight of the packed food parcels and the emails pledging support in the face of our difficulties is an inspiration to all involved!
Altogether 227 families will receive support. This includes more than 300 children. The Procurement Team, responsible for making sure that the supplies collected using the Red Boxes are augmented by buying food, had spent almost €3,000 this time. This has severely depleted the reserves!
The forced cancellation of the Carl Axon Concert at the end of June has made the task even harder. Nevertheless, the active supporters of Χείρα Βοηθείας are determined to re-double their efforts to ensure that the Musical Evening in Georgioupolis Square on Saturday August 3rd is a huge success. Already Dog Pound Blues have agreed to play.
Another fantastic reaction to the financial challenge! The Χείρα Βοηθείας team have been contacted by supporters including some currently in England asking for details of the charity’s Bank Account so they can make financial donations direct into our coffers!
At present, we can donate money by internet transfer to this account or we can take our donations in cash directly to the National Bank in Vrysses or anywhere!
This is the information you will need: –
Bank Name: The National Bank of Greece
Bank Address: Vrysses
Bank Post Code: 73007
Account Name : SHEPPARD PETER RAYMOND RAYMOND LANE ANTHONY RICHARD RICHARD Account No. 821/594335/39
IBAN: GR7501108210000082159433539
SWIFT-BIC: ETHNGRAA
Please email us on [email protected] to make sure we can track your donation. And Thank you!
After a pretty difficult week, the sight of the packed food parcels and the emails pledging support in the face of our difficulties is an inspiration to all involved!
Carl Axon Concert Cancelled
Pete Sheppard, on behalf of Χείρα Βοηθείας, issued the following statement
“It is with regret that I have to inform you that we have decided to cancel the Carl Axon Concert on the 29th June.
This is for reasons beyond our control. Tickets are being withdrawn and money returned.
I want to thank all those for the work they have put into this event
The loss of urgently needed funds to buy food and other essential items for all those in need in Apokoronas (including more than 300 children) is a terrible shame.
Nevertheless I want to reassure the community of Apokoronas that the active members of the Steering Group will redouble our efforts to make our Summer Fund-raising events even more successful. That will be our response to the situation we find ourselves in.
The next distribution scheduled for Tuesday 18th June is being prepared. We have had to spend over €2,900 this time as the list of families in need in Apokoronas continues to grow. This makes the above cancellation even more of a blow. We really must find ways of avoiding such problems in the future. This will be discussed at the next meeting of the Steering Group. One important step may be to consider the composition of the Steering Group to make sure we are harnessing all the positive energy that we have among our number.
We must gear up to make the Georgioupolis Square event on Saturday August 3rd and the Apokoronas Fun Run on August 4th tremendously successful to ensure we can fund the distribution for the August Festival on the 15th.
Onwards and upwards!”
“It is with regret that I have to inform you that we have decided to cancel the Carl Axon Concert on the 29th June.
This is for reasons beyond our control. Tickets are being withdrawn and money returned.
I want to thank all those for the work they have put into this event
The loss of urgently needed funds to buy food and other essential items for all those in need in Apokoronas (including more than 300 children) is a terrible shame.
Nevertheless I want to reassure the community of Apokoronas that the active members of the Steering Group will redouble our efforts to make our Summer Fund-raising events even more successful. That will be our response to the situation we find ourselves in.
The next distribution scheduled for Tuesday 18th June is being prepared. We have had to spend over €2,900 this time as the list of families in need in Apokoronas continues to grow. This makes the above cancellation even more of a blow. We really must find ways of avoiding such problems in the future. This will be discussed at the next meeting of the Steering Group. One important step may be to consider the composition of the Steering Group to make sure we are harnessing all the positive energy that we have among our number.
We must gear up to make the Georgioupolis Square event on Saturday August 3rd and the Apokoronas Fun Run on August 4th tremendously successful to ensure we can fund the distribution for the August Festival on the 15th.
Onwards and upwards!”
ADVANCED NOTICE!
DOG POUND BLUES
will again play Georgioupolis Square
for Χείρα Βοηθείας
at its annual Music Evening on Saturday August 3rd 2013
Before then you can see the band live:
This Sunday 9th June 4-7pm Beach Party at Rockas Beach Bar- Episkopi turn on highway.
Friday 14th June 8.30 pm at Taverna Tzitzifia in Tzitzifes near Fres- 5 euros entry in advance/six euros on the night.
Thursday 27th June at Stardust Taverna Exopolis- entry 5 euros.
Contact for all above events Brian on 6978818300.
This Sunday 9th June 4-7pm Beach Party at Rockas Beach Bar- Episkopi turn on highway.
Friday 14th June 8.30 pm at Taverna Tzitzifia in Tzitzifes near Fres- 5 euros entry in advance/six euros on the night.
Thursday 27th June at Stardust Taverna Exopolis- entry 5 euros.
Contact for all above events Brian on 6978818300.
Χείρα Βοηθείας΄ Supporters Meet
Last Wednesday, Supporters of Χείρα Βοηθείας met in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall in Vrysses.
The main item of discussion was to make the final preparations for the Musical Extravaganza Evening. That will take place on Saturday June 29th at 7.30 pm. at the Vamos High School featuring Carl Axon and the Rockin Rebels plus David Hartley.
Numbered tickets (€10 each) and posters were distributed. Volunteers agreed to ask shops and tavernas across Apokoronas to display the posters and sell the tickets.
Closer to the date, another team will put up posters in the areas of Vamos, Almyrida, Kalyves, Plaka, Gavalohori etc.
Vice-Mayor, Manolis Nikoloudis, reported that he had made arrangements for the necessary permits, the stage, the chairs and tables and of course the electrical supply!
The food – BBQ meats, a Chinese curry as well as vegetarian pitas – are all in hand. There will be a bar fully stocked with wine, beer and soft drinks.
Next item – and one that becomes more and more important – the MONEY. Around 40% of the food we need comes to us from the Red Boxes in the local shops. The rest we must buy. Currently we need to spend around €2,500 for each distribution (every 6 weeks). Our current reserves stand at just €5,700. The need to make the Carl Axon Concert a huge success was clear to all those present at the meeting!
The date for the next distribution is under discussion.
Lastly there was a brief conversation about the food items we distribute to all those in need in Apokoronas. There was agreement that we must review the list of things we put in each bag to maximise value for money and ensure the best possible nutritional benefits.
Again through the work of Vice-Mayor, Manolis Nikoloudis, it has been agreed that the events organised by or for the benefit of Χείρα Βοηθείας during the Summer will be included in the Municipality’s Summer Programme advertising campaign. This is vitally important as a further step to bringing Χείρα Βοηθείας and its work to the attention of the whole community of Apokoronas.
The main item of discussion was to make the final preparations for the Musical Extravaganza Evening. That will take place on Saturday June 29th at 7.30 pm. at the Vamos High School featuring Carl Axon and the Rockin Rebels plus David Hartley.
Numbered tickets (€10 each) and posters were distributed. Volunteers agreed to ask shops and tavernas across Apokoronas to display the posters and sell the tickets.
Closer to the date, another team will put up posters in the areas of Vamos, Almyrida, Kalyves, Plaka, Gavalohori etc.
Vice-Mayor, Manolis Nikoloudis, reported that he had made arrangements for the necessary permits, the stage, the chairs and tables and of course the electrical supply!
The food – BBQ meats, a Chinese curry as well as vegetarian pitas – are all in hand. There will be a bar fully stocked with wine, beer and soft drinks.
Next item – and one that becomes more and more important – the MONEY. Around 40% of the food we need comes to us from the Red Boxes in the local shops. The rest we must buy. Currently we need to spend around €2,500 for each distribution (every 6 weeks). Our current reserves stand at just €5,700. The need to make the Carl Axon Concert a huge success was clear to all those present at the meeting!
The date for the next distribution is under discussion.
Lastly there was a brief conversation about the food items we distribute to all those in need in Apokoronas. There was agreement that we must review the list of things we put in each bag to maximise value for money and ensure the best possible nutritional benefits.
Again through the work of Vice-Mayor, Manolis Nikoloudis, it has been agreed that the events organised by or for the benefit of Χείρα Βοηθείας during the Summer will be included in the Municipality’s Summer Programme advertising campaign. This is vitally important as a further step to bringing Χείρα Βοηθείας and its work to the attention of the whole community of Apokoronas.
Solidarity is extended to the residents of Apokoronas
This is a rough translation of the article by George Konstas which appeared in the Chaniotika Nea newspaper on Saturday April 27th 2013. We are grateful to him for the text and would like to express our appreciation to the Chaniotika Nea for their kind permission to reprint the photograph.
“We are doing what we can to support the vulnerable families in our Municipality. At this moment more than 200 families in Apokoronas are being supplied with all sorts of basic necessities which are collected thanks to people’s support”, say the members of Χείρα Βοηθείας, the voluntary organisation which has been formed in Apokoronas to face the crisis.
Yesterday in the Apokoronas Town Hall in Vrysses, there took place a lottery for a Television and the money collected has been given to meet the needs of Χείρα Βοηθείας.
As Pete Sheppard, a founder member of Χείρα Βοηθείας, stressed “At the moment more than 200 families are being helped by the aid we manage to collect. About 20% comes from the Red Boxes which we have placed in the mini-markets and supermarkets throughout Apokoronas where people can put pasta, rice, tinned goods – whatever long-life products they can. The rest is purchased with money from lotteries, donations and with the generosity of the people of Apokoronos. We are working hard and day by day we try to improve the situation in our Municipality.”
With the start of the tourist season, Χείρα Βοηθείας will start an initiative to approach the visitors to the Apokoronas area, to ask them to make a contribution. “We will prepare leaflets to put in the hotels in Almyrida, in Georgioupolis and in Kalyves to inform the visitors about how they can help. Also we will put on a public entertainment in the square of Georgioupolis, with traditional Cretan Music and an English Musical Band [Dog Pound Blues – Editor’s note], in an effort to strengthen our effort even further. In everything we do, the Municipality is an invaluable partner,” stressed Mr Sheppard.
The Municipality
“The initiative belonged to Χείρα Βοηθείας so they can collect money to buy the food we need. It went very well. The TV was a gift from Municipal Councillor Mr Sifis Stavroulakis,” mentioned Vice-Mayor Mr Petros Vagionakis.
As regards actions of solidarity in the Apokoronas area, Mr Vagionakis reported that “despite the difficulties we are facing, we continue to do what we can. Unfortunately we are in a bad situation where the needs, because of the economic crisis, continuously increase. However, we are a strong group, the people from other countries who live in Apokoronas, the Municipality, Voithia Sto Spiti and the Social Services, the Agia Sofia Foundation, the Parishes of Apokoronas and the shops that are willing to accept the Red Boxes in which the food from our fellow residents is collected.”
The winner of the lottery was Mrs. Eleni Frantzeskaki with ticket number 1093.
“We are doing what we can to support the vulnerable families in our Municipality. At this moment more than 200 families in Apokoronas are being supplied with all sorts of basic necessities which are collected thanks to people’s support”, say the members of Χείρα Βοηθείας, the voluntary organisation which has been formed in Apokoronas to face the crisis.
Yesterday in the Apokoronas Town Hall in Vrysses, there took place a lottery for a Television and the money collected has been given to meet the needs of Χείρα Βοηθείας.
As Pete Sheppard, a founder member of Χείρα Βοηθείας, stressed “At the moment more than 200 families are being helped by the aid we manage to collect. About 20% comes from the Red Boxes which we have placed in the mini-markets and supermarkets throughout Apokoronas where people can put pasta, rice, tinned goods – whatever long-life products they can. The rest is purchased with money from lotteries, donations and with the generosity of the people of Apokoronos. We are working hard and day by day we try to improve the situation in our Municipality.”
With the start of the tourist season, Χείρα Βοηθείας will start an initiative to approach the visitors to the Apokoronas area, to ask them to make a contribution. “We will prepare leaflets to put in the hotels in Almyrida, in Georgioupolis and in Kalyves to inform the visitors about how they can help. Also we will put on a public entertainment in the square of Georgioupolis, with traditional Cretan Music and an English Musical Band [Dog Pound Blues – Editor’s note], in an effort to strengthen our effort even further. In everything we do, the Municipality is an invaluable partner,” stressed Mr Sheppard.
The Municipality
“The initiative belonged to Χείρα Βοηθείας so they can collect money to buy the food we need. It went very well. The TV was a gift from Municipal Councillor Mr Sifis Stavroulakis,” mentioned Vice-Mayor Mr Petros Vagionakis.
As regards actions of solidarity in the Apokoronas area, Mr Vagionakis reported that “despite the difficulties we are facing, we continue to do what we can. Unfortunately we are in a bad situation where the needs, because of the economic crisis, continuously increase. However, we are a strong group, the people from other countries who live in Apokoronas, the Municipality, Voithia Sto Spiti and the Social Services, the Agia Sofia Foundation, the Parishes of Apokoronas and the shops that are willing to accept the Red Boxes in which the food from our fellow residents is collected.”
The winner of the lottery was Mrs. Eleni Frantzeskaki with ticket number 1093.
Χείρα Βοηθείας Easter Distribution completed!
Yesterday and today (Monday and Tuesday) those responsible for the distribution of food and other essential items to the more than 200 families on the list converged on the Food Bank in Nippos. They were met by John, the member responsible for the Food Bank , Aggeliki from the Social Services Department and Vice-Mayor Petros Vagionakis. Staff from the Programme Boithia Sto Spiti and from the Foundation of Agia Sofia as well as local Community Representatives and Village Priests loaded up their vehicles.
The sheer volume of food bears great testimony to the generosity of the people of Apokoronas. Many buy an extra item when they are shopping and put it in the Red Box in the shop. Many have supported our wonderfully successful fund-raising events. The result: you can see in our small slide show here.
The sheer volume of food bears great testimony to the generosity of the people of Apokoronas. Many buy an extra item when they are shopping and put it in the Red Box in the shop. Many have supported our wonderfully successful fund-raising events. The result: you can see in our small slide show here.
Χείρα Βοηθείας Getting Ready for Easter
Today
Tuesday Volunteers from the group “Χείρα Βοηθείας” came to the Food Bank
in Nippos to pack the food bags for the more than 200 families in need in
Apokoronas.
This
is the last distribution of food and other essential items before Easter.
Tony Lane, a member, emphasised “This distribution cost more than €3,000. About 20% of the food was donated by the residents of Apokoronas using the Red Boxes we have placed in the shops all over the Municipality. The rest of the food we have to buy. Our fellow residents continue to be wonderfully generous.”
Vice-Mayor Petros Vagionakis, on behalf the Municipal Council, has pledged a loaf of Easter Bread for each family as one example of the support the Council is giving to Χείρα Βοηθείας.
Pete Sheppard, another member, said: “It is thanks to the generosity of our fellow residents and the hard work of our volunteers that this is possible. It is particularly important at this time of year that we should spare a thought for others less fortunate than ourselves. Look out for our fund-raising events and come along. They are always enjoyable and you will be supporting a good cause as well.
If you would like to know more about our work, please email [email protected] ”
Tony Lane, a member, emphasised “This distribution cost more than €3,000. About 20% of the food was donated by the residents of Apokoronas using the Red Boxes we have placed in the shops all over the Municipality. The rest of the food we have to buy. Our fellow residents continue to be wonderfully generous.”
Vice-Mayor Petros Vagionakis, on behalf the Municipal Council, has pledged a loaf of Easter Bread for each family as one example of the support the Council is giving to Χείρα Βοηθείας.
Pete Sheppard, another member, said: “It is thanks to the generosity of our fellow residents and the hard work of our volunteers that this is possible. It is particularly important at this time of year that we should spare a thought for others less fortunate than ourselves. Look out for our fund-raising events and come along. They are always enjoyable and you will be supporting a good cause as well.
If you would like to know more about our work, please email [email protected] ”
Χείρα Βοηθείας gets ready for Easter
After an early start on Saturday, members of Χείρα Βοηθείας transported the food and other essential items back to the Food Bank in Nippos. The vehicles were unloaded and the shelves were soon groaning under the weight of nearly €3,000 worth of food. About 20% had been donated through the Red Box scheme; the rest – nearly €2,400 worth had to be purchased.
From the photographs you can get some idea of how we have used your financial support!!
Stacks of tinned milk, rice, pasta, flour, pulses, beans, tomato products, tinned fish, rusks, sugar, tinned meat and soap now await the volunteers who will pack the food parcels ready for distribution by staff of Boithia Sto Spiti and Agia Sofia to the more than 200 families on the Social Services list who are in need in Apokoronas.
At the latest meeting of Χείρα Βοηθείας last week, Vice-Mayor Petros Vagionakis pledged a donation on behalf of the Municipality of a loaf of Easter Bread for each family to be added to the food bags.
If you know someone in your village who you think might qualify to receive a food bag, you are urged to encourage and support them to contact Angeliki at the Social Services Office in Vrysses Town Hall – telephone 2825340314 – so they can get the help they need.
For more information contact Pete Sheppard on 6943683064 or email us at [email protected]
From the photographs you can get some idea of how we have used your financial support!!
Stacks of tinned milk, rice, pasta, flour, pulses, beans, tomato products, tinned fish, rusks, sugar, tinned meat and soap now await the volunteers who will pack the food parcels ready for distribution by staff of Boithia Sto Spiti and Agia Sofia to the more than 200 families on the Social Services list who are in need in Apokoronas.
At the latest meeting of Χείρα Βοηθείας last week, Vice-Mayor Petros Vagionakis pledged a donation on behalf of the Municipality of a loaf of Easter Bread for each family to be added to the food bags.
If you know someone in your village who you think might qualify to receive a food bag, you are urged to encourage and support them to contact Angeliki at the Social Services Office in Vrysses Town Hall – telephone 2825340314 – so they can get the help they need.
For more information contact Pete Sheppard on 6943683064 or email us at [email protected]
Have You Got Your Tickets Yet ?
With the aim of raising money to buy food for distribution to all those in need in Apokoronas,
“A Helping Hand” has organised
a Fund-Raising Social Evening
Wednesday 13th March 7.30 pm. Hippokoronion Taverna Nippos
with music from Menios (Bazuki) and Tasos (Guitar) and DOG POUND BLUES
Με το σκοπό να μαζέψουμε χρήματα για αγοράσουμε τρόφιμα για την διανομή
στους όλους που έχουν ανάγκη στον Αποκόρωνα,
Η Χείρα Βοηθείας έχει οργανώσει
Μια Βράδια με Μουσική και Φαγητό
Τετάρτη 13 Μαρτίου 19.30 μ.μ. στην Ταβέρνα Ιπποκορώνιο
στον Νίππος
Price / Τιμή €12.50
(€8 for Food & Wine, €4.50 to Xeira Boetheias)
Για εισιτήρια / To get your tickets,
Jon the Butcher's ****The Stardust Taverna ****Cretan Corner
****Hippokoronion Taverna
****George's Garage Vrysses **** Papyros in Kalyves.
or
contact Joan Sheppard
on 6947116766 or by email at [email protected]
or
Αγγελικη Μαυρογιαννακη on 28253 40314
Τhe Steering Group of Χείρα Βοηθείας has met
Η Κινητήρια Ομάδα της Χείρας Βοηθείας έκανε συνεδρίαση
Last Thursday at the Town Hall of Apokoronas, the Steering Group of Χείρα Βοηθείας met to discuss the plans for its work in the first months of 2013.Top of the Agenda were the final preparations for the Social Evening on Wednesday 13th March to be held at the Hippokoronion Taverna in Nippos. Thanks were expressed to all those involved in selling the tickets including the shops and tavernas - Jon the Butcher's ****The Stardust Taverna ****Cretan Corner ****Hippokoronion Taverna ****George's Garage Vrysses **** Papyros in Kalyves.
Early indications are that more than 100 tickets have already been sold! Members of the Steering Group agreed to make a final push over the next 7 days. So if you have not got your tickets yet phone Joan on 6947116766 or email her at [email protected]
As part of the continuing effort to involve all sections of community of Apokoronas, the Greek members of the Steering Group have organised a huge lottery with the winning prize of a 32 inch plasma television! Tickets are €1 each.
We reviewed the February Distribution. John reported that it was the best organised distribution so far and he thanked Angeliki from the Municipality’s Social Services Office and the staff of Agia Sofia and of Boethia Sto Spiti for their work.
The next distribution is scheduled for April 22nd and 23rd which is about 10 days before [Greek] Easter– the sheer volume of food parcels requiring 2 days to distribute!
Tony reported that we have €4,990 in the funds. This underlined the importance of making the Nippos Event and the Lottery a resounding success. The Steering Group expressed its confidence that the people of Apokoronas will continue to give us their support.
The day to day work of promoting the Red Boxes continues. They have been numbered and a notice attached to each with a list of the items of food we particularly need people to donate.
Several other ideas for fund-raising were discussed. More news about them soon!
Η Κινητήρια Ομάδα της Χείρας Βοηθείας έκανε συνεδρίαση
Την περασμένη Πέμπτη στο Δημαρχείο του Αποκορώνου, η Κινητήρια Ομάδα της Χείρας Βοηθείας συνεδρίασε για να συζητήσει τα σχέδια για το έργο της κατά τους πρώτους μήνες του 2013. Πρώτα πρώτα της ημερήσιας διάταξης ήταν οι τελικές προετοιμασίες για την Κοινωνική Βραδιά την Τετάρτη 13 Μαρτίου που θα πραγματοποιηθεί στη Ταβέρνα «Ιπποκορώνιο» στο Νίππος. Χάρη εκφράστηκαν σε όλους όσους ασχολούνται με την πώληση των εισιτηρίων καθώς και τα καταστήματα και τις ταβέρνες - Jon the Butcher's**** Η Ταβέρνα Stardust ****Cretan Corner ***Η Ταβέρνα Ιπποκορώνιο **** το Γκαράζ του Γιώργου στις Βρύσσες **** Papyros στις Καλυβες.
Οι πρώτες ενδείξεις είναι ότι περισσότερα από 100 εισιτήρια έχουν ήδη πωληθεί! Τα μέλη της Κινητήριας Ομάδας συμφωνήσουν να κάνουν μια τελική ώθηση για τις επόμενες 7 ημέρες. Έτσι, αν δεν έχεις ακόμα τα εισιτήριά σας τηλεφωνήστε Joan 6947116766 ή email της στο [email protected]
Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς προσπάθειας για τη συμμετοχή όλων των τμημάτων της κοινότητας του Αποκόρωνα, οι ελληνικές μέλη της κινητήριας ομάδας έχουν οργανώσει μια τεράστια κλήρωση με έπαθλο ενός 32 ιντσών τηλεόραση πλάσματος! Τα εισιτήρια κοστίζουν €1 το ένα.
Εξετάσαμε την διανομή του Φεβρουαρίου. Ο John ανέφερε ότι ήταν η καλύτερη οργανωμένη διανομή μέχρι στιγμής και ευχαρίστησε την Αγγελική από το Γραφείο της Κοινωφελούς Επιχείρησης και το προσωπικό της Αγίας Σοφίας και της Βοήθεια Στο Σπίτι για την εργασία τους.
Η επόμενη διανομή έχει προγραμματιστεί για τον Απρίλιο του 22 και 23 που είναι περίπου 10 ημέρες πριν από τα [Ελληνικά] Πάσχα-ο τεράστιος όγκος των δεμάτων τροφίμων απαιτεί δύο ημέρες για τη διανομή!
Ο Tony ανέφερε ότι έχουμε € 4.990 στα ταμεία. Αυτό υπογράμμισε τη σημασία του να κάνουμε το Βράδυ στο Νίππος και η Κλήρωση μεγάλες επιτυχίες . Η Κινητήρια Ομάδα εξέφρασε την πεποίθησή της ότι οι άνθρωποι του Αποκόρωνα θα συνεχίσουν να μας δώσουν την υποστήριξή τους.
Η καθημερινή εργασία της προώθησης των Κόκκινων Κουτιων συνεχίζει. Έχουν αριθμημένες και τώρα έχουν μια ανακοίνωση με έναν κατάλογο με τα είδη των τροφίμων που χρειάζονται ιδιαίτερα τους ανθρώπους να δωρίσουν.
Αρκετές άλλες ιδέες ερανικου συζητήθηκαν. Περισσότερα νέα για αυτούς σύντομα!
Early indications are that more than 100 tickets have already been sold! Members of the Steering Group agreed to make a final push over the next 7 days. So if you have not got your tickets yet phone Joan on 6947116766 or email her at [email protected]
As part of the continuing effort to involve all sections of community of Apokoronas, the Greek members of the Steering Group have organised a huge lottery with the winning prize of a 32 inch plasma television! Tickets are €1 each.
We reviewed the February Distribution. John reported that it was the best organised distribution so far and he thanked Angeliki from the Municipality’s Social Services Office and the staff of Agia Sofia and of Boethia Sto Spiti for their work.
The next distribution is scheduled for April 22nd and 23rd which is about 10 days before [Greek] Easter– the sheer volume of food parcels requiring 2 days to distribute!
Tony reported that we have €4,990 in the funds. This underlined the importance of making the Nippos Event and the Lottery a resounding success. The Steering Group expressed its confidence that the people of Apokoronas will continue to give us their support.
The day to day work of promoting the Red Boxes continues. They have been numbered and a notice attached to each with a list of the items of food we particularly need people to donate.
Several other ideas for fund-raising were discussed. More news about them soon!
Η Κινητήρια Ομάδα της Χείρας Βοηθείας έκανε συνεδρίαση
Την περασμένη Πέμπτη στο Δημαρχείο του Αποκορώνου, η Κινητήρια Ομάδα της Χείρας Βοηθείας συνεδρίασε για να συζητήσει τα σχέδια για το έργο της κατά τους πρώτους μήνες του 2013. Πρώτα πρώτα της ημερήσιας διάταξης ήταν οι τελικές προετοιμασίες για την Κοινωνική Βραδιά την Τετάρτη 13 Μαρτίου που θα πραγματοποιηθεί στη Ταβέρνα «Ιπποκορώνιο» στο Νίππος. Χάρη εκφράστηκαν σε όλους όσους ασχολούνται με την πώληση των εισιτηρίων καθώς και τα καταστήματα και τις ταβέρνες - Jon the Butcher's**** Η Ταβέρνα Stardust ****Cretan Corner ***Η Ταβέρνα Ιπποκορώνιο **** το Γκαράζ του Γιώργου στις Βρύσσες **** Papyros στις Καλυβες.
Οι πρώτες ενδείξεις είναι ότι περισσότερα από 100 εισιτήρια έχουν ήδη πωληθεί! Τα μέλη της Κινητήριας Ομάδας συμφωνήσουν να κάνουν μια τελική ώθηση για τις επόμενες 7 ημέρες. Έτσι, αν δεν έχεις ακόμα τα εισιτήριά σας τηλεφωνήστε Joan 6947116766 ή email της στο [email protected]
Στο πλαίσιο της συνεχούς προσπάθειας για τη συμμετοχή όλων των τμημάτων της κοινότητας του Αποκόρωνα, οι ελληνικές μέλη της κινητήριας ομάδας έχουν οργανώσει μια τεράστια κλήρωση με έπαθλο ενός 32 ιντσών τηλεόραση πλάσματος! Τα εισιτήρια κοστίζουν €1 το ένα.
Εξετάσαμε την διανομή του Φεβρουαρίου. Ο John ανέφερε ότι ήταν η καλύτερη οργανωμένη διανομή μέχρι στιγμής και ευχαρίστησε την Αγγελική από το Γραφείο της Κοινωφελούς Επιχείρησης και το προσωπικό της Αγίας Σοφίας και της Βοήθεια Στο Σπίτι για την εργασία τους.
Η επόμενη διανομή έχει προγραμματιστεί για τον Απρίλιο του 22 και 23 που είναι περίπου 10 ημέρες πριν από τα [Ελληνικά] Πάσχα-ο τεράστιος όγκος των δεμάτων τροφίμων απαιτεί δύο ημέρες για τη διανομή!
Ο Tony ανέφερε ότι έχουμε € 4.990 στα ταμεία. Αυτό υπογράμμισε τη σημασία του να κάνουμε το Βράδυ στο Νίππος και η Κλήρωση μεγάλες επιτυχίες . Η Κινητήρια Ομάδα εξέφρασε την πεποίθησή της ότι οι άνθρωποι του Αποκόρωνα θα συνεχίσουν να μας δώσουν την υποστήριξή τους.
Η καθημερινή εργασία της προώθησης των Κόκκινων Κουτιων συνεχίζει. Έχουν αριθμημένες και τώρα έχουν μια ανακοίνωση με έναν κατάλογο με τα είδη των τροφίμων που χρειάζονται ιδιαίτερα τους ανθρώπους να δωρίσουν.
Αρκετές άλλες ιδέες ερανικου συζητήθηκαν. Περισσότερα νέα για αυτούς σύντομα!
The generosity of the People of Apokoronas keeps growing.
Η γενναιοδωρία των ανθρώπων του Αποκόρωνα συνεχίζει να αυξάνεται.
Yesterday (Friday) volunteers of Χείρα Βοηθείας received a wonderful donation of thick warm blankets. Councillor Pantelis Kaparoudakis had been given them by an anonymous hotel owner. All were beautifully cleaned and packaged ready for immediate distribution.
Χθες (Παρασκευή) οι εθελοντές της Χείρας Βοηθείας έλαβαν μια υπέροχη δωρεά > πάχους ζεστές κουβέρτες. Ο Σύμβουλος Παντελής Καπαρουδάκης είχε τους δεχτεί από έναν ανώνυμο ιδιοκτήτη του ξενοδοχείου. Όλες ήταν όμορφα καθαρές και συσκευάσμενες για άμεση διανομή.
Χθες (Παρασκευή) οι εθελοντές της Χείρας Βοηθείας έλαβαν μια υπέροχη δωρεά > πάχους ζεστές κουβέρτες. Ο Σύμβουλος Παντελής Καπαρουδάκης είχε τους δεχτεί από έναν ανώνυμο ιδιοκτήτη του ξενοδοχείου. Όλες ήταν όμορφα καθαρές και συσκευάσμενες για άμεση διανομή.
Χείρα Βοηθείας Distribution Continues
The Packing Team of Χείρα Βοηθείας met up yesterday (Tuesday) at the Food Bank in Nippos to prepare bags of food and essential items for the 217 families who are on the Municipality's list of those in need.
The increasing need (and cost) underlines the importance of making a success of the Social Evening on Wednesday 13th March at the Hippokoronion Taverna in Nippos. It promises to be an evening of good food, plenty of wine and great music!
The increasing need (and cost) underlines the importance of making a success of the Social Evening on Wednesday 13th March at the Hippokoronion Taverna in Nippos. It promises to be an evening of good food, plenty of wine and great music!
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