An unintentional colonial gift: Herbert Horatio Kitchener and the antiquity of the toponymic history of Cyprus
2019-10-17 18:30 UTC | The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU
In 1878, a young lieutenant of the Royal Engineers, H.H. Kitchener, arrived in Cyprus. He had been sent to the newly acquired British possession in order to do a quick and rough survey for revenue needs; or at least this is what Sir Garnet Wolseley, the first High Commissioner, had in mind. Instead, working against all odds and certainly against the High Commissioner’s wishes, Kitchener produced an unsurpassed and quite unexpected geospatial and cultural record of the island’s identity.
His Excellency Andreas S. Kakouris, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, and Dr Ioanna Hadjicosti, Director of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, will introduce a lecture by Professor Maria Iacovou, of the University of Cyprus, on ‘Herbert Horatio Kitchener and Cyprus: The antiquity of the toponymic history of Cyprus’.
The maps produced by Kitchener will be displayed alongside related documents held by The National Archives.
The lecture will be followed by a wine reception showcasing Cypriot products.
Speaker biography
Maria Iacovou is Professor of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology in the Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Cyprus (since 2008). She received her PhD from the University of Cincinnati in 1984 and in 1986 she was postdoctoral fellow in the Institute of Classical Studies, University College London. Before her election to the University of Cyprus (in 1998), she served for ten years as the Director of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (1987-1997), where she was in charge of the development of the Cypriot Collections and especially the Cyprus Map Collection.

St Luke's Annual Festival
2019-10-20 11:00 | The Estia, Magnet Centre, Park Approach, Birmingham, B23 7SJ
Join us for the annual festival of The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity and St Luke at the Birmingham Estia on October 20th, from 11am.
Guest speakers include His Excellency the High Commissioner of Cyprus to the UK Mr. Andreas Kakouris and the President of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK, Mr Christos Karaolis.

The Republic of Cyprus: From Independence to the present day
2019-10-24 19:45 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
FREE UNIVERSITY
FOR THE DIASPORA OF LONDON
17th Cycle of Lectures 24.10.2017 – 14.05.2020
Organised by the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood in collaboration with the University of Cyprus
We are pleased to invite you to the very interesting lecture of the 17th round of lectures by the Free University of London on the topic of:
“The Republic of Cyprus: From Independence to the present day”
Guest speaker: H.E. the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Andreas Kakouris,
on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 7:45 pm
At the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood, Britannia Road North Finchley, London N12 9RU
Media Sponsors:
Newspapers Eleftheria, Parikiaki, Politis
London Greek Radio (LGR)
Hellenic TV and
Cyprus News Agency (CNA)
For further Information:
Tel: 020 8445 7070 or 020 8445 9999
Email: andreas@nfcypriots.plus.com Mobile 07956 849094

Lapithos & Karavas Association Dinner and Dance
2019-10-26 18:30 | The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross and Archangel Michael, Golders Green Road, London, NW11 8HL
Lapithos and Karavas Association are hosting their annual Dinner and Dance known as the “Χορός του Λεμονιού”
RSVP needed by email on s.pavlides1@gmail.com or by phone on 07767855065.

In the Light of Music
2019-10-26 19:00 | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
Programme
W. A. Mozart: Sonata in C major, KV 330
M. Ravel: Sonatine
Fr. Chopin: Nocturne, Op. 37/1, Waltz, Op. 42, Polonaise, Op. 53
C. Stylianou: Twelve Preludes, Series I (2008-12), nos. 2, 4, 6, 9, 12
The High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the United Kingdom invites you to a piano recital by
Nicolas Costantinou. The artist will be performing masterpieces by some of the leading composers of the
past, as well as of contemporary Cypriot composer, Constantinos Stylianou. The performance begins with
the charming Sonata in C major by the Austrian composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Next is the bright and
transparent Sonata by the French composer, Maurice Ravel, a neoclassical work full of beautiful melodies
and contrasts in sound-colours and moods. Following will be three works by the Polish composer, Fryderyk
Chopin. The Nocturne in G minor has a lamenting and heartfelt tone throughout, with a prayer-like middle
section. The Waltz in A flat major has the character of a poetic dance and consists of five exciting themes
that are dramatically structured into a coherent and fascinating whole. The ever-so popular Polonaise, op.
53, known as “Heroic”, is daring, firm and grandiose. The performance ends with the presentation of five of
the Twelve Preludes by Constantinos Stylianou, which are inspired by various works of art by painters, such
as, Piet Mondrian, J. M. W. Turner, C. D. Friedrich, Gustav Klimt and Paula Rego.
FREE ENTRY
Booking essential, please visit https://lightofmusic.eventbrite.co.uk

LGR’S 30th Anniversary Dinner & Dance
2019-10-27 18:45 | Penridge Suite, 470 Bowes Rd, London, N11 1NL
London Greek Radio are excited to announce that legendary Cypriot singer Stelios Chiotis will be performing live at The Penridge Suite on Sunday 27th October 2019.
Join us for our annual dinner & dance featuring a live performance by Stelios Chiotis. Including music band with George Georgiou-Lykos on keyboard, Tony Phirippis on drums, and Kitsos on the bouzouki.
The line-up of singers includes George Gerasimos and rising star George Loizou.
There will also be a live performance by a surprise special guest.
You’re invited to join us to celebrate our 30-year anniversary of broadcasting with good food, good music, fun, and dance!
Events like this offer the chance for our station to come together with the community and enjoy a fabulous evening. Moreover, through these events, we are able to renew and build a good relationship with both our listeners and the companies which work alongside us.
In 2019, our time has also been spent putting together events, such as this one, where all members of our community could come and celebrate our culture together.
Join us to celebrate our 30th Birthday broadcasting to you since 1989.
It’s a night not to be missed!
Address: The Penridge Suite, 470 Bowes Road, Arnos Grove, London N11 1NL.
Doors open at 6.45pm, dinner will be served at 7.30pm.
Delicious 3 course meal and live entertainment.
Tickets at £35-£40. For tickets & more information call London Greek Radio on 0208 349 6950.
Tickets are expected to sell fast, so to avoid disappointment, we advise that you secure your place now.
We look forward to seeing you all there.

Nearchos C. Clerides, 50 Years later
2019-10-28 19:00 | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
Presentation in Greek on Nearchos Clerides a prominent figure in the education, literature and education of Cyprus during the beginning of the 20th Century.

Organised by the Nearchos Clerides Cultural Foundation, Cyprus
Free entry – RSVP on:

Email: press@helleniccentre.org
Phone: 020 7563 9835

Parikiaki Newspaper Dinner & Dance
2019-11-03 19:00 | Regency Banqueting Suite, 113 Bruce Grove, Tottenham, London, N17 6UR
Celebrating 45 years Parikiaki presents the legend Dimitris Kontolazos live with his band
Parikiaki will be celebrating its 45th anniversary and to celebrate such a milestone, we will be hosting a dinner and dance on Sunday 3rd November, 6.00pm, at the Regency Banqueting Suite in Bruce Grove, which includes a 5-course meal, and live music from the renowned laiko singer Dimitris Kontolazos.
Ticket prices are £50, £60, £70, £75 and £80.
For further information please contact 02083415853 or 07904537181

With the Songs as our Compass and Tradition as the Captain
2019-11-07 19:00 | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
A Voyage in the Seas of Greek Folk Music
Experience the sounds of Greek folk music in this presentation and live performance of traditional songs from Greece. Join us on a journey to the beauties of the Greek countryside and of Asia Minor. The azure of the skies, the gentle waves of the sea and the cool air of the mountains come alive with “one voice” in a musical night full of colours and melodies. A musical wander in the simplicity and majesty of Greek folk music.
Free entry, booking essential on info@omilos-eksipiretiton.gr
Organised by the Omilos Eksipiretiton

Backgammon Tournament
2019-11-10 10:30 | Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London, N22 5HJ, United Kingdom
AKEL in Britain is organising a Backgammon Tournament at the Cypriot Community Centre.
Participation fee is £12, which includes Souvlakia and a soft drink.
The 2 best participants will receive a trophy and two tickets to the 2020 Wine Festival.
For more information contact Antonis Antoniades on 07471169658 or Andreas Gregoriou on 07387265018

Fortune Favors the Bold
2019-11-14 19:00 | Hellenic Centre, 16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5AS
In early 20th century, a young teenage Greek girl in Constantinople loses both her parents and, together with her younger sister, gets thrown into a massive population exchange between Greece and Turkey. She ends up in a refugee camp in northern Greece. With determination she creates a life in her new country, becoming a teacher in a small mountain town near Greece’s north-western boarders with Albania and Yugoslavia. She meets and marries a young lawyer from a historic and tragic Macedonian family.
Her story extends through a century of war and peace and is peppered with likeable characters, horrific events, and a love story. Among the protagonists are two strong women, a charming and indomitable man, and a smart but sickly kid. Now and again her drive, perseverance, and common sense will save the day and reward her with happiness, which nevertheless will come and go like sunshine interludes in an endlessly stormy weather.
The reader will also get candid and authentic glimpses on poorly known historical conflicts such as the Balkan Wars, the world’s greatest ethnic cleansing, the occupation loan that the Nazis exacted from Greece, the Greek Civil War, the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, and the dispute over the use of the name Macedonia.
About the Author
Theodore Modis was born in Greece. At the age of eighteen he won a scholarship to study in the United States where he received a master’s in electrical engineering and a Ph.D. in physics, both from Columbia University. He carried out research in physics at BNL and CERN. Later he worked at Digital Equipment Corporation as a management science consultant and ten years later he founded his own consulting company.
He is author/coauthor of over one hundred articles in scientific and business journals and several books. He lives in Lugano, Switzerland.
Organised by the Hellenic Centre

Finchley Greek School Dinner & Dance
2019-11-16 19:00 - 23:30 | Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0DG
Annual dinner and dance of Finchley Geek School

Cyprus Short Film Day 2019
2019-11-17 16:00 | The May Fair, Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT
The Cyprus High Commission cordially invites you to the
Cyprus Short Film Day 2019
17 November, 4 pm
The May Fair,
Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT

Join us for an exciting day of screenings of contemporary short films, Q&A sessions with filmmakers from Cyprus and the UK, and drinks.
Attendance is free but registration is essential HERE

About this Event

CSFD is an annual film event in London, celebrating Cypriot filmmaking, held under the auspices of his Excellency the High Commissioner of Cyprus in the UK, Mr. Andreas S. Kakouris.
Organised by Cyprus High Commission – Cultural Section
Sponsored by Cyprus Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth – Cultural Services
In collaboration with the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus (ISFFC)

The role of Greek Education in maintaining the national identity of our Diaspora
2019-11-21 19:45 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
FREE UNIVERSITY
FOR THE DIASPORA OF LONDON
17th Cycle of Lectures 24.10.2017 – 14.05.2020
Organised by the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood in collaboration with the University of Cyprus
We are pleased to invite you to the very interesting lecture of the 17th round of lectures by the Free University of London on the topic of:
“The role of Greek Education in maintaining the national identity of our Diaspora and the future of the Greek Diaspora in their host countries” by the Former Director of the Cyprus Educational Mission (KEA) in the UK, Mr Savvas Pavlides
Media Sponsors:
Newspapers Eleftheria, Parikiaki, Politis
London Greek Radio (LGR)
Hellenic TV and
Cyprus News Agency (CNA)
For further Information:
Tel: 020 8445 7070 or 020 8445 9999
Email: andreas@nfcypriots.plus.com Mobile 07956 849094

The hits of Bithikotsis & Dionysiou
2019-11-22 19:00 | Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London, N22 5HJ, United Kingdom
The Cypriot Community Centre with Mosaic Greek Band Proudly Present:
This hits of Bithikotsis & Dionysiou
Tickets are £20 and include a mini meze. Drinks will be available to purchase at the bar.
Vegetarian option will be available.
Introductions and explanations by the UCL Lecturer of Cultural Studies, Mr Kostas Voros
Mosaic Greek Band members:
Costas Oskis
Ilir Subashi
Kosras Voros
Andreas Kitsios Mihalaki
Andreas Theodorou

Dinner & Dance: Association of People with Special Needs
2019-11-23 19:00 | Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London, N22 5HJ, United Kingdom
The Association of People with Special Needs are hosting their Dinner & Dance on November 23rd at the Cypriot Community Centre.
Tickets are £30 per person. Any children with special needs are entitled to free entry.
To book your ticket or for further information, contact:
Vasoula on 0208889140
Chrysoula on 02088868251
or Dimitra on 07957373895

Rizokarpasso Association Annual Dinner and Dance
2019-11-30 19:00 - 23:30 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
Charity Dinner & Dance to raise €50 Christmas present for each of the 48 schoolchildren enclaved in Rizokarpasso
This is an important fund-raising event for our Association and Charity. Last year we raised funds for our “Help Rizokarpasso” Charity to send a €50 Christmas Gift to each of the 48 remaining school children enclaved in Rizokarpasso. We are proud that a number of the enclaved schoolchildren who complete secondary school in Rizokarpasso continue their studies at university in Cyprus and abroad, one of whom won the EU ERASMUS student internship and spent 3 months in London with a top city law firm. We have given educational grants to students from Rizokarpasso to help them with their university studies and also donated to Melathron Agoniston Charity and Radiomarathon and to other UK charities, e.g. Cancer Research, British Heart Foundation, Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, Bowel Cancer UK, Marie Curie Hospice,North London Hospice etc. in memory of members at the request of their families.

Email rizokarpasso@gmail.com for tickets

DESY UK Dinner & Dance
2019-11-30 19:30 | Penridge Suite, 470 Bowes Rd, London, N11 1NL
DESY UK invite you to their Dinner & Dance on November 30th at Penridge Suite.
Main speaker will be the President of DISY, Mr Averof Neophytou.
To reserve your place, please call Mr. I. Kouvaros on 07986799565 or Mr . S. Diakou on 07984870455

NEPOMAK Annual General Meeting & Elections
2019-12-01 12:00 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
NEPOMAK UK is pleased to announce that we will be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 1st December 2019 from 12PM at the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU.
At the AGM, NEPOMAK UK will be planning new and exciting events for the Cypriot youth in 2020 including social nights, cultural experiences, educational programmes, charity appeals and many more initiatives. If you want to get involved with the organisation and creation of these events, we encourage you to join us at the AGM. NEPOMAK UK always welcomes new members to introduce different and fresh ideas to the organisation and realise their own passions with the support of a team.
This is a chance for you to embrace your culture and heritage by working together to give back to your community. What better way to do this than by being part of a dynamic team of like-minded Cypriots who share a common passion for our homeland?
Elections
At this AGM, members of NEPOMAK UK will be electing a new National Executive Committee (NEC) consisting of 22 members. Once elected, the NEC will convene immediately to elect the new Executive Officers (EO) consisting of President, Vice-President, General-Secretary and Treasurer. The Executive Officers must first be elected as members of the NEC.
NEPOMAK UK members wishing to stand for the 22 elected positions on the NEC or EO must submit in writing, their name, address and date of birth, to reach the Executive Secretary of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK by 4.00pm, Sunday, 3rd November 2019 email: andreas.karaolis@cypriotfederation.org.uk
NEPOMAK UK members are advised to submit a 200-word explanation as to why they want to be on the NEC and a 400-word explanation as to why they want to be an Executive Officer.
Members of NEPOMAK UK who permanently reside more than 100-mile radius from the centre of London can vote in the elections by postal voting ballot. Postal voting ballots must be returned properly completed and signed by 4:00pm, Sunday, 24th November 2019 addressed to the Executive Secretary at 1 Britannia Road, Finchley, London, N12 9RU by self-addressed envelope. All other members must vote in person at the AGM.
Members of NEPOMAK UK must be between the ages of 18 and 30, have at least one parent or spouse of Cypriot origin and be permanent residents of the United Kingdom. Members of NEPOMAK UK must also be signed up to our website.
For any questions regarding NEPOMAK UK or the proceedings of the AGM, please email uk@nepomak.org.

Christmas Dinner & Dance
2019-12-01 17:00 | Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London, N22 5HJ, United Kingdom
The Achna Association UK is hosting a Christmas Dinner & Dance on December 1st.
To book your place, call. A. Georgiou on 07456215944 or C. Neophytou on 02087231925.

Book Presentation: Urban Graphemes
2019-12-06 19:45 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
Invitation
The National Federation of Cypriots in the United Kingdom
invites you to the presentation
of the graphological and photographic album
of Dr Evdoxia Z. Fasoula titled
Urban Graphemes [Αυτοσχεδιασμοί]
(pub. Perispomeni)
on Friday, 6th of December, 2019 at 7.45 pm
in the House of the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood
(Britannia Road, North Finchley, London N12 9RU)
The album will be presented
by the author Dr Evdoxia Z . Fasoula
forensic document examiner – graphologist /attorney at law
and the principal contributor Evangelos S . Koudonas
attorney at law – accredited mediator /photographer and musician
Welcome address
by Mr Theodoros D. Gotsis
Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus in London

URBAN GRAPHEMES [Αυτοσχεδιασμοί], in short…
A graphological and photographic itinerary on the streets of Athens. Includes a series of photographs of wall writings, accompanied by a brief graphological analysis. The edition aims to show personal details in the wall inscriptions, which are kept despite the unusual writing condition and are indicative of the identity and/or the personality of their creator. The album is also accompanied by an audio-visual annex (dvd), where the city is presented as another canvas, in layers, where “noise” and artistic expression coexist.

AKEL in Britain Dinner & Dance 2019
2019-12-08 18:30 | Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London, N22 5HJ, United Kingdom
AKEL in Britain Dinner and Dance 2019
Sunday 8th of December 2019
at the Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London N22 5HI
starts at 6.30pm
Music by Mixalis Theodosiou.
Tickets £25.
Bookings: 07387 265018

The War's Forgotten | Photography Exhibition by Dimitris Vattis
2019-12-09 18:30 | Cyprus House, 13 Saint James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LB
The High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus
cordially invites you to the launch ofThe War’s Forgotten
Photography Exhibition by Dimitris Vattis

Under the auspices of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus,

H.E. Nikos Christodoulides
Monday, 9 December 2019
6:30 pm

CYPRUS HOUSE

(13 St. James’s Square, SW1Y 4LB)
The exhibition will present 24 photo portraits of the last remaining Cypriot World War II Veterans. After 75 years, the faces and words of the Cypriot veteran volunteers, nearing a century of life, tell the story of their experiences as part of the Allied Forces in World War II.
Supported by:
The Royal British Legion
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

Christmas Party #1
2019-12-13 19:00 | Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London, N22 5HJ, United Kingdom
CHRISTMAS PARTY – 13/12/19
The Cypriot Community Centre is proud to announce its annual Christmas Party being held on 13th of December from 7pm till late, with special guest DJ Sooty.
Tickets are £25 each and includes a 3 course Christmas dinner. To reserve your ticket contact us here or alternatively call on 0208 881 2329 or email cycc6363@gmail.com

The orientations of Constantine Cavafy
2019-12-19 19:30 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
FREE UNIVERSITY
FOR THE DIASPORA OF LONDON
17th Cycle of Lectures 24.10.2017 – 14.05.2020
Organised by the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood in collaboration with the University of Cyprus
We are pleased to invite you to the very interesting lecture of the 17th round of lectures by the Free University of London on the topic of:
“The orientations of Constantine Cavafy” by Professor Panayiotis Xenophontos of the University of Oxford
Media Sponsors:
Newspapers Eleftheria, Parikiaki, Politis
London Greek Radio (LGR)
Hellenic TV and
Cyprus News Agency (CNA)
For further Information:
Tel: 020 8445 7070 or 020 8445 9999
Email: andreas@nfcypriots.plus.com Mobile 07956 849094

Christmas Party #2
2019-12-20 19:00 | Cypriot Community Centre, Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London, N22 5HJ, United Kingdom
CHRISTMAS PARTY – 20/12/19
The Cypriot Community Centre is proud to announce its annual Christmas Party being held on 20th of December from 7pm till late, with special guest DJ Sooty.
Tickets are £25 each and includes a 3 course Christmas dinner. To reserve your ticket contact us here or alternatively call on 0208 881 2329 or email cycc6363@gmail.com

Opening Ceremony: NEPOMAK Executive Committee Meeting in London
2019-12-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
Join us to celebrate the opening of the 2019 NEPOMAK Executive Committee Meeting hosted in London. A traditional Cypriot buffet will be available.
Guest speaker:

Lord Adonis, Member of the House of Lords and first Cypriot to serve in Her Majesty’s Cabinet

Welcome addresses:

Christos Tuton, President of NEPOMAK
Christos Karaolis, President of the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK
Constantine Alexandrou, President of NEPOMAK UK

Representatives from NEPOMAK’s other branches who are travelling to attend the EC conference will be present as well as representatives from the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK.
Please confirm attendance by 20 December (for catering purposes as there will be a Cypriot buffet) and purchase a ticket £22 (+£2.30 booking fee) using the following link: https://nepomakecinlondon.eventbrite.co.uk
Please note: If you have paid for the long conference package, you do not need to purchase a ticket for the opening ceremony as that is included in the package price.

New Year's Eve @ the Brotherhood
2019-12-31 20:00 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom
Mr. Sotiris Campanellas is hosting a New Year’s Eve party at the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood.
Traditional Cypriot meze will be served.
A Live Band will entertain guests till late.
To book your place, call 02084457070.

New Year's Day @ the Brotherhood
2020-01-01 15:45 | Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Building, 1 Britannia Road, London, N12 9RU, United Kingdom

Blessing of the Seas
2020-01-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Margate
09:30 – 12:00: Holy Liturgy in the Church of Archangel Michael
12:15 – 13:15: Walk to the coast
13:15 – 14:00: Blessing of the Seas
14:30 – 16:00: Reception at ‘Wintergardens’
