COMMUNITY NEWS

Greetings to all,

We are together again, for an update of the events in our Community.

For starters, a warm "Thank You" to all the volunteers that made the event at the STEKI MAS/OUR PLACE, such a success on Saturday 7 December. Our Community Hall was filled with the aromas, flavours and the festive theme of the Season. The atmosphere at this Fundraising event was lovely and enjoyed by anyone present. The proceeds are for the needs of the Community, Church, School, Ladies Charity Organisation.

Next day, Sunday 8th December saw the culmination of the thirty fifth anniversary of our Community's foundation. On the same day the Ayiographer, El. Foulidis, brought the Icons commissioned by members and friends of our Community, and Chary placed them at their position the next day, to the top part of the Eikonostassi, many thanks (again) Chary

Next Sunday 22nd December our usual every fortnight Service will take place at 9.30am. (Confessions between 1.30-3pm)

CHRISTMAS SERVICE:

Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December 2024 6pm

Festivity Carols and nimbles will follow at the Class/dining rooms in the side of the Church building, all welcome.

(Confession prior to Ch. Service 4-5.30 pm)

Best Wishes for a Blessed and Happy Christmas.

Notice:

Memorial Services do not take place during the Season of Festivities.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Last Saturday, 30/11, saw the Annual Stony Stratford Christmas Lights event and as usual we were present. Our own DELTA DANCERS participated, adding a colorful note to the festivities. Hot chestnuts and mulled wine were available to warm friends and all who passed the gates of our Community grounds . 

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CELEBRATORY WEEKEND, 7 & 8 December 2024.

Saturday 7/12/24 10.30am - 3pm at OUR PLACE. 

Bringing us nearer to the Season of Festivities the 1st Saturday of the month event at Our Place this time will have the colors, cents and flavors of Christmas. Together with coffees, teas and deserts, Hellenic produce, such as Honey, Olive oil, Olives, Melomakarona, Kourabiedes and small gifts will be available for sale. 

Please come to support us and spend some time together with a cup of coffee/tea and a chat.

SUNDAY 8 December 2024 9.30am

Matins and Panegyrical H. Liturgy to celebrate the Sts, Stylianos (26/11) & Ambrosios (7/12) together with the marking of the thirty fifth anniversary of the Community.

Reception will follow in the class/dining rooms

EPISTEME

The Cyprus Centre at London Metropolitan University is pleased to announce this on-line conference organised with our support, and our associated organisation, EPISTEME – The Association of British Cypriot Professionals.

There is a recognition that Cyprus and its environmental assets are best served when viewed as in the protection of all communities. Cultural diplomacy too becomes a cementing factor with projects aimed at preserving the fabric of buildings and sites of significance to diverse communities.

The conference will be split into two sessions with the first focusing on the Preservation and restoration of culture while the second explores Sustainability and the preservation of the environment: There will be an opportunity to engage in a question and answer discussion following each session.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Monday 9th December 2024 13:00 - 16:30 GMT

Venue: Online

About: Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

Programme:

Session 1: 1.00pm to 2.30pm – Preservation and restoration of culture: A focus on culture preservation and restoration. Including schemes and projects that work bi-communally both on a major and lesser footing. Culture here is understood to include physical structures as well as art or other areas which promote, support and appreciate art and culture as a means of encompassing all communities on the island. Presentations within this session will be followed by a general discussion.

Speakers include:

Giorgos Papantoniou; Trinity College Dublin; Athanasios Vionis; University of Cyprus; Francesco Ripanti;Trinity College Dublin; Ersin Hussien; Swansea University

Session 2: 2.40pm to 4.10pm – Sustainability and the preservation of the environment: A focus on co-operative sustainable development. This extends to energy, recycling, tourism and the preservation of the oceans. Presentations within this session will be followed by a general discussion.

Speakers include:

Salih Gucel; Near East University; Iris Charalambidou; University of Nicosia; Sofia Matsi; Cyprus Environment Foundation; Michael Loizides; Co-chair, Bi-communal Environmental Technical Committee

The sessions will be recorded and we aim to send all registrants a link to watch on-demand following the event.

Please click the RSVP link below which will take you to Eventbrite where you can register for this event

https://revolve.createsend1.com/t/r-l-tduhlykd-nhjjjhitly-y/

This conference would not be possible without generous support of The A.G. Leventis Foundation, and the Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre of London Metropolitan University.