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The Edinburgh Greek Dance Group started classes again

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The Edinburgh Greek Dance Group started classes again a few weeks ago, after nearly 2 years of pandemic restrictions. The group has been running since 2004, and only stopped due to Covid. The classes run on Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm at the Pleasance. If one wants to join the classes or simply stay informed, feel free… Continue reading The Edinburgh Greek Dance Group started classes again

Exciting Employment Opportunity: Hellenic Centre Director – Deadline: 28 February 2022

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The Hellenic Centre are looking to appoint their new Director. The Hellenic Centre was established to celebrate the unique relationship between Britain and the Hellenic world, and to provide a home for the community in London.  Based in the heart of Marylebone, their aim is to promote Hellenic culture in the UK through a variety… Continue reading Exciting Employment Opportunity: Hellenic Centre Director – Deadline: 28 February 2022

Urgent Appeal for Greek / British Stem Cell Donors

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The Leukaemia Cancer Society is desperately looking for people with both Greek and British heritage between the ages of 16 and 55 to join the stem cell registers. Leukaemia Cancer Society is holding a recruitment clinic on 10th December between 6.30-8.30pm at Southgate Hockey Club, Snakes Lane, EN4 0PS. For people outside London swab kits… Continue reading Urgent Appeal for Greek / British Stem Cell Donors

Scots folk meet Greek folk

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Scots Folk Meet Greek Folk: Music for Greece's Bicentenary Wednesday 17 November 2021, 19:30–21:30 St Cecilia's Hall, 50 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG Open to all (spaces limited: reserve online) Tickets £8 (full price), £4 (concession) Featuring: Scottish traditional music group The Whistlebinkies Greek traditional music duo Ioannis Konstas and Petros Tsaftaridis Violist Jane Atkins, accompanied… Continue reading Scots folk meet Greek folk

Invitation: ‘Greek Revolution of 1821’ events at the University of Edinburgh this autumn

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The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is delighted to announce two public events this autumn which commemorate the Greek Revolution of 1821 and explore its Scottish connections. Both events mark the tenure of the 12th A. G. Leventis Visiting Professor of Greek in the University of Edinburgh, Professor Roderick Beaton FBA. Exhibition ‘Edina/Athena –… Continue reading Invitation: ‘Greek Revolution of 1821’ events at the University of Edinburgh this autumn

Fundraising in Support of the Wildfires’ Victims in Greece

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Dear all Life on the Greek island of Evia will never be the same after the catastrophic fires of last August. Greece lost more than a million acres of woodland, including an enormous swath of forest on its second largest island, Evia. Lives of thousands of people were affected. For that reason Scottish Hellenic Societies… Continue reading Fundraising in Support of the Wildfires’ Victims in Greece

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A PRIZE AND SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED

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Win great prizes and actively contribute to a great cause! As part of a Charity Gala to mark the Bicentenary of Greek Independence, and support those in need, to be held at Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor on the 18th of September 2021 (event tickets sold here), a draw will take place to give away the following… Continue reading FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A PRIZE AND SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED

Calling all EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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From the Citizens Rights Project: EU citizens in Edinburgh, we're back in our offices and ready to support you with your settled and pre-settled status applications! You now have a second chance to find FREE and multilingual support 14-27th June 2021  St Margaret's House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE LIMITED appointments offered, due to… Continue reading Calling all EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens in Edinburgh and the Lothians