The Hellenic Centre 1994-2009

The Hellenic Centre

1994-2009Celebrating 15 years

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The Hellenic Centre16-18 Paddington Street, Marylebone,London, W1U 5ASTel: 020 7487 5060

Hellenic Community Trust, a Company limited by guaranteeCharity Reg. No. 1010360

Registered Office: Caprini House, 163/173 Praed Street, London W2 1RH


‘POSEIDONIANS’ BY CAVAFY

15TH ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS

THE HELLENIC CENTRE 1994 - 2009

EXHIBITIONS

LECTURES

MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, FILM

A GREEK YEAR

GREEK LANGUAGE COURSES

EXCURSIONS

THE NEXT GENERATION

FACILITIES

FIFTEEN YEARS OF EVENTS AT THE HELLENIC CENTRE

The Hellenic Centre Celebrating 15 years

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ΠοσειδωνιάταιΤην γλώσσαν την ελληνική οι Ποσειδωνιάται

εξέχασαν τόσους αιώνας ανακατευμένοιμε Τυρρηνούς και με Λατίνους, κι’ άλλους ξένους.

Το μόνο που τους έμενε πατρογονικόήταν μια ελληνική γιορτή, με τελετές ωραίες,

με λύρες και με αυλούς, με αγώνας και στεφάνους.Κ΄είχαν συνήθειο προς το τέλος της γιορτής

τα παλαία τους έθιμα να διηγούνται,και τα ελληνικά ονόματα ξαναλένε,

που μολίς πια τα καταλάμβαναν ολίγοι.Και πάντα μελαγχολικά τελείων’ η γιορτή τους.Γιατί θυμούνταν που κι’ αυτοί ήσαν Έλληνες –

Ιταλιώται έναν καιρό κι’ αυτοί.Και τώρα πώς εξέπεσαν, πως έγιναν,να ζούν και να ομιλούν βαραβαρικά

βγαλμένοι –ώ συμφορά!- απ’ τον ελληνισμό.

Poseidonians The Poseidonians forgot the Greek language

after so many centuries of minglingwith Tyrrhenians, Latins, and other foreigners.The only thing surviving from their ancestors

was a Greek festival, with beautiful rites,with lyres and flutes, contests and wreaths.

And it was their habit toward the festival’s endto tell each other about their ancient customs

and once again to speak Greek namesthat only a few of them still recognized.

And so their festival always had a melancholy endingbecause they remembered that they too were Greeks,

they too once upon a time were citizens of Magna Graecia;and how low they’d fallen now, what they’d become,

living and speaking like barbarians,cut off so disastrously from the Greek way of life.

C. P. Cavafy, August 1906Translated by Edmund Keeley and Philip Sherrard



STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HELLENIC CENTREMr G Kyriakou ( Chairman), Prof & Mrs N Arcoumanis, Mr & Mrs A Christodoulou, Mrs E Cubitt, Mr & Mrs A David, Prof & Mrs A Epenetos, Mr & Mrs F Grammenopoulos, Mr & Mrs M Iacovou, Mr & Mrs C Ioannides, Mr & Mrs C Kleanthous, Mrs R Kyriacou, Mrs Koula Lemos, Prof & Mrs A Nicolaides, Mr A & Prof K Phylaktis, Prof C Pissarides

Governing BodiesCOUNCIL MEMBERSCostas Kleanthous (Chairman), Sylvia Christodoulou, Haralambos Fafalios, MarilenFrangoulis, Filios Grammenopoulos, Michael Iacovou, Costas Ioannides, Ileana Kehagias,George Kyriacou, Edmée Leventis, Myriam Leventis, Marina, The Lady Marks, SpyrosNeophytou, Akis Phylaktis, Pighi Skiniti, Harris Sophoclides, Andrei Vandoros, EmmanuelZuridis, Antony Yerolemou,

FORMER COUNCIL CHAIRMENAndreas David, Costas Ioannides

FORMER COUNCIL MEMBERSAthos Christodoulou, George Christofides, George K Christofides, John D Fafalios, Homer Habibis, John A Hadjipateras, Tryphon Kedros, Sophie Kydoniefs, Koula Lemos, Andy Nicolaides, Eleni Vlassopulos, Valerie Kleanthous

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERSKoula Lemos (Chairman), Andreas Christodoulou, Daphne Economides, Stamos Fafalios(Chairman, Cultural Committee), Sophie Kydoniefs, Irene Monios, Doulla Phyrillas,Constantinos Shiatis, George Tsavliris

FIRST EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE HELLENIC CENTREFilios Grammenopoulos (Chairman), George Kyriacou, Costas Kleanthous, Andy Nicolaides,Koula Lemos, George A Lemos, Edmée Leventis, Gregory Parissis, Lydia Carras, MichaelMoschos, Michael Iacovou.

FORMER EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIRMEN Filios Grammenopoulos, Andrei Vandoros, Edmée Leventis, Stamos Fafalios

FORMER EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERSNiki Beveridge, John Carras, Lydia Carras, Sylvia Christodoulou, Pericles Hantzis, lya Haritakis,Michael Iacovou, Julia Ikiades, Evi Kalodiki, Costas Kleanthous, George Kyriacou, George ALemos, Natasha Lemos, Myriam Leventis, Michael Moschos, Andreas Nicolaides, SteliosNiotis, Orthodoxos Orthodoxou, Marita Papadimitriou, Gregory Parissis, Peter Petrides, AkisPhylaktis, Katie Phylaktis, Panos Phyrillas, Zetta Polychroniadis, Spyros Retsas, Renos Wideson,Antony Yerolemou.

HELLENIC CENTRE STAFFAgatha Kalisperas (Director), Maria Kalli (Deputy Director), Evangelia Roussou (Greek Language Courses Coordinator), Kay Stavrinou (Marketing), Christina Vagiotis, Iraklis Briasoulis, Isaura Barbosa

FORMER HELLENIC CENTRE STAFFAndreas Papadakis, Nikos Papadakis, Kelly Likouris, Ioanna Tsatsos-Raptis, Sophia Pampoulidou, Kyra Paraschaki, Danny Devlin, Michael Clancy, Xanthippi Arvanitidou, Jane Ronge

DonorsGreat Benefactors The A.G. Leventis FoundationGovernement of the Republic of CyprusThe Governement of the Hellenic RepublicLykion ton Hellinidon, LondonMr & Mrs Stelios IoannouFafalios Shipping SAThe J F Costopoulos FoundationBank of Cyprus (London) LtdCaptain & Mrs John LatsisThe Michael Marks Charitable TrustMr & Mrs G ParaskevaidesThe Private Bank & Trust Co Ltd

Benefactors Mrs Sylvia Ioannou Christodoulou

& Mr Athos ChristodoulouThe Cyprus Popular Bank LtdThe Hellenic Cultural CentreThe Kedros FamiliesDr Spiro J Latsis & Mrs Marianna LatsisMrs Kalliopi Yemelos, AthensMr George Tsavliris

Major DonorsAlpha Bank London LimitedMrs Evie EconomouErgobank SAEurostile Interiors (Design) LtdN J Goulandris LtdMr & Mrs Pericles HantzisThe Hellenic Foundation for CultureKatsouris Fresh Foods LtdMr & Mrs George Keralakis, Monte CarloMr & Mrs L Z MichalosThe National Bank of GreeceThe A M Nomicos FamilyThe A C & P C Laskaridis FamiliesThe Lyras Families Benevolent TrustThe Mouskas FamiliesMr & Mrs Panos Papakokkinos, SeychellesA & P Paraskevaides LtdMr D G PaterasMr & Mrs Nicos D PaterasCaptain & Mrs P Tsakos

DonorsMrs A AngelopoulosMr & Mrs N ApodiacosBureau VeritasMr & Mrs N EgonMr & Mrs A EllinasMr & Mrs F GrammenopoulosMrs Katerina GregosEletson CorporationMessr J C Hadjipateras & SonsMr & Mrs V Hadji-IoannouMr S L Hadji-IoannouMr & Mrs G HayalidesThe Family of the late I C CaroussisMr & Mrs M JaharisMr & Mrs A KairisMrs P KalamotousiMr & Mrs N KarantokisThe Kollakis FamiliesMessrs Rethymnis & Kulukundis LtdMr & Mrs G KyriacouMrs Koula LemosMr & Mrs N S LemosMr & Mrs S MihalariasProf & Mrs A NicolaidesMr & Mrs P PaliosMrs Katie PapathomaMr & Mrs D C PaterasMr & Mrs J PayiavlasMr M C Peraticos & FamilyMr & Mrs A P VandorosMrs P M YemelosSir John Zochonis DLSt Nicholas Greek Orthodox

Education CentreTheatre Lab

and many other contributors

MEMBER SOCIETIES OF THE HELLENIC CENTREAnglo-Hellenic LeagueCypriot Estia of LondonDiaspora CentreEFEK UK (National Union of CypriotStudents UK)Episteme – The Association of BritishCypriot ProfessionalsEteria Ellinon EpistimononGreek Archaeological Committee (UK)Greek Cypriot BrotherhoodHellenic Bankers Association-UKHellenic Engineers SocietyHellenic FoundationHellenic Medical SocietyIonian SocietyLondon Hellenic Society

Lykion ton HellinidonMacedonian Society of Great BritainPeloponnesian Association of Great BritainSociety of Modern Greek Studies

COMPANY MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC CENTREA Bilbrough & Co LtdAcademy of Executive Coaching LtdAegean AirlinesAITOAlpha Bank LondonBank of Cyprus UKBevelynn LtdBMI Health CareBritish Academy of GraphologyChandris (UK) LtdChios Navigation Co Ltd

Curzon Maritime LtdCyprus Airways Public LtdCyprus Tourism OrganisationEagle Ocean LtdEFG Private Bank LtdEmbiricos ShipbrokersExecutive ActionFafalios LtdFaros Maritime LtdGriffin Marine Travel LtdHellenic Tourism OrganisationHill Dickinson Llpi-coach AcademyImpulse Events LtdJohn S Latsis (London) LimitedLaiki BankLincoln Group LtdLouis Tourist Agency

Marks & Spencer PlcMoore StephensN J Goulandris LimitedNHS London-Finance Skills DevelopmentNicholas & CoNicolas UK LtdOdysea LtdPearl Carriers LtdResolutionRicoh Europe PlcRoyal Bank of ScotlandSouthern Shipping & Finance Co LtdSurgical Conference ManagementUBS AGUseful Training LimitedWestminster Primary Care Trust? What If ! Inventors Ltd

The Hellenic Centre Celebrating 15 years The Hellenic Centre Celebrating 15 years

15TH ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS

In 1994, thanks to the foresight and the generous contributions of leading individuals and

organisations, the Hellenic Centre opened its doors for the first time. The Founders’

purposes were to create a UK focus for the promotion of Greek cultural heritage, to provide

a home for the activities of the manifold cultural organisations already active in Britain and

to offer opportunities for new initiatives made possible by the Centre’s magnificent facilities.

Fifteen years on, these early ambitions have been more than amply fulfilled. Dedicated effort,

hard work and determination on the part of the Governing Body, the Executive Board, the

member organisations and the staff have made the Hellenic Centre a unique example of its

kind in the world-wide Greek and Cypriot Diaspora.

We offer our warmest congratulations to the Hellenic Centre on this milestone anniversary

and our best wishes for its continued success. On the evidence of the past fifteen years,

we are fully confident that the Centre will continue to grow and prosper for the benefit

of Hellenism and the Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom.

Gregorios,

Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain

The Hellenic Centre enjoys the patronage of the Archbishop of Thyateira, the Ambassador

of Greece and the High Commissioner for the Republic of Cyprus

Vassilis PispinisAmbassador of Greece to UK

Alexandros ZenonHigh Commissioner for the Republic of Cyprus



It seems only yesterday that we welcomed His All Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch

Bartholomew I to bless our new and imposing Hellenic Centre in the heart of London and

a few months later the then president of Cyprus, Mr Glafkos Clerides, to inaugurate it. In fact

it is fifteen years ago, but our aims and objectives have not changed. We sought to provide a

home for the various societies of the Hellenic Community, and to create a Centre from which

we could reach out to the wider Hellenic Diaspora. We also wanted to extend knowledge of

Hellenic culture, Greece and Cyprus to all those living in the British Isles, and, perhaps most

importantly, to encourage our children to retain their proud heritage when the first generation

of Greek immigrants is no longer there to keep traditions alive.

As a result of the hard work, enthusiasm and dedication of so many, and the overwhelmingly

generous financial support which the Centre has received, I think we can truly say that the

project has been a success beyond anything we could have hoped. In this commemorative

publication we record the names of many of those who have contributed both financially

and with their time and energy to the Hellenic Centre. I know many names have been omitted

but I would like to assure them that every single contribution is much appreciated. We are

forever grateful. One of the major successes of the Centre is reflected in the eminent speakers,

musicians and academics who have honoured us with their contributions, and the amazingly

rich and varied exhibitions which we have hosted. All of this has been much appreciated

not only by our members but by the many visitors attracted by our programme of events.

We are now considered an integral part of the neighbourhood, the City of Westminster and

the cultural life of London. We will nurture this relationship and seek to build on it.

We look to the future with confidence. We will continue to be ever mindful of the interests

of the younger generation and all Hellenes of the Diaspora, and will continue to work in close

cooperation with the host community, the governments of Greece and Cyprus, and our

Archbishopric of Thyateira and Great Britain.

Costas Kleanthous

Chairman

Hellenic Community Trust

With the creation of the Hellenic Centre fifteen years ago, a dream of the Hellenic

Community became a reality. Over the years the Hellenic Centre has become a natural home

for first class social and cultural events, not only for Hellenes but for the public in general.

Today we reap the benefit of the hard work and financial generosity of all those individuals,

past and present, involved in creating the Centre and ensuring its continuation and smooth

running. We are grateful to all of them, and we look to the future with hope and confidence,

especially as more and more people of the younger generation attend our events and gatherings.

Koula Lemos

Chairman, Executive Board

The Hellenic Centre

The Hellenic Centre is much more than a building. It is a dynamic, changing organisation,

with its own life and rhythms that continue all day long, sometimes into the small hours.

In the morning, a room might be arranged for a meeting with chairs gathered efficiently

around the table; by afternoon, it is an exhibition space, lit to bring out the colours of the

paintings; in the evening it becomes a lecture hall, filled with the hush of people listening.

In this microcosm of the Hellenic world, activity never stops. Visitors come and go, for Greek

lessons, for concerts, for talks and for parties.

None of this would be possible without the dedication of our team of staff, who work hard

beyond the call of duty, and our volunteers, many of whom cheerfully give up their time

for a project which is close to their hearts. As the Director of the Centre I feel privileged

to work with such a lively and inspiring group of people. However tired I may sometimes be,

I always feel proud and fortunate to be a part of this project, which has been at the centre

of my life for more than ten years.

Agatha Kalisperas

Director of the Hellenic Centre

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his year the Hellenic Centrecelebrates its fifteenthanniversary, itself anaffirmation of the place it

has come to occupy in the life of thecommunity. The Centre’s mission is to provide a base for Hellenic culture in London, to bring together Greeksand Greek Cypriots in the diaspora,and to nurture the unique relationshipbetween Britain and the Hellenicworld. In its short lifetime it hasbecome a home for all aspects ofHellenism and many kinds of culturalcooperation and exchange. The 2006exhibition of Greek embroideries fromthe collections of the Benaki Museumin Athens and the Victoria and AlbertMuseum in London, which drewalmost two thousand visitors, was adazzling example of the pleasures andpossibilities offered by such ventures.

The idea for a centre for all thingsHellenic took shape in the late 1970s,when a group of community spiritedGreeks got together to provide a focusfor Greek and Greek Cypriot culture inLondon. The Hellenic Cultural Centrewas formed in 1978 through the hardwork of a group of people from bothcommunities, bringing together existingGreek and Greek Cypriot societies.Among its aims was the acquisition of a building in the centre of London to house its member societies and be a credible centre from which to

disseminate Hellenic culture. Althoughduring its life it had no permanenthome, it organised many memorableevents. At the same time the Lykion tonHellinidon, which was formed in 1979,was also looking for premises.

When a separate group of like-mindedindividuals with the same aims wasformed in December 1987, under theleadership of Andreas and Mitsi David,both the Hellenic Cultural Centre andLykion ton Hellinidon readily joinedtheir efforts.

Our present home, a beautiful Portlandstone and red brick building in one of the most charming and sought after areas of London, was built in the early 1900s as a Swedish gymnastics college. With the help of a generous first donation by the A G Leventis Foundation, Mr and Mrs Stelios Ioannou, Fafalios ShippingSA, the Bank of Cyprus London Ltd, the Hellenic Cultural Centre and theLykion ton Hellinidon, whose offices are housed in the Centre, the building was purchased for £1.25 million in1992.The Hellenic Community Trust wasestablished as a charitable body to take ownership of the building, and an appeal was launched to raise the £2 million needed for its refurbishment.

With subsequent donations from theGovernments of Cyprus and Greece, the Popular Bank of Cyprus, Ergobank,

the families and foundations of Kedros,Laskarides, Latsis, Lemos, Mouskas,Paraskevaides, Papakokkinos andYemelos, the Michael Marks CharitableTrust and many individual donors andmembers, 16-18 Paddington Street wastransformed into the elegant space weenjoy today. In 1993, with renovationsalready underway, the building wasblessed by His All Holiness theEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. The Centre was officially inaugurated onNovember 18th 1994 by His Excellencythe President of the Republic of Cyprus,Mr. Glafcos Clerides.

As a project of the Hellenic CommunityTrust, the Hellenic Centre is run by theTrustees and their Executive Board, who are all volunteers. A full timeDirector manages the Centre on a day to day basis, with the necessaryadministrative support.

In the fifteen years since its creation the Centre has hosted a great variety of exhibitions, lectures, performances,film screenings, discussions, readingsand presentations, most of them free to the public. Some are organiseddirectly by the Centre, and some by our energetic member societies, amongthem the Cypriot Estia of London, theLondon Hellenic Society, the Lykion ton Hellinidon, the Eteria EllinonEpistimonon, the Hellenic Foundationand the Macedonian Society of GreatBritain. We place a particularly high

value on attracting new generations of Greeks, born here, who want to keep in touch with their roots, theirlanguage and their culture. One of our core activities since 1999 has beenthe provision of Greek language coursesat a variety of levels and at times to suit everyone.

From its inception the Centre establishedclose working relationships with theChurch and with the governments ofGreece and Cyprus and their missions in the UK. The Archbishop of Thyateira,the Ambassador of the HellenicRepublic and the High Commissionerfor the Republic of Cyprus have been its patrons from the start. Over the yearswe have also formed links with localgovernment and communityorganisations, and opened our doors to local companies, individuals andmembers for corporate and privateconferences and functions. All thesecontacts and connections haveextended the Centre’s reach beyond theHellenic community and helped us tobuild ties of friendship and cooperation.

In the pages that follow you can readabout a small selection of our activitiesover the last fifteen years. A completelist of our events can be found at theend of this publication.With your helpand participation, we look forward to astill more exciting future.

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he Hellenic Centre hasbecome an important venuefor the visual arts, hostingmajor historical shows in

the high-ceilinged Great Hall andshowcasing the work of new artists inthe more intimate Friends’ Room. Ouropening exhibition , “Nineteenth andTwentieth Century Greek Paintings”from the A.G. Leventis Collection, gave a foretaste of the great variety of stylesand subject matter represented inHellenic art, and its long dialogue withboth Western and Byzantine forms.

Some of our most important exhibitionshave been organised in cooperation withthe governments of Greece and Cyprus,as well as major museums. “ThroughRomantic Eyes” (1996), from the collectionof the Benaki Museum in Athens, featuredEuropean images of nineteenth centuryGreece, from the silvery landscapes ofwatercolourists like Edward Lear to thedramatic images by French and Italianartists of the War of Independence.

On our tenth anniversary, whichcoincided with the accession of Cyprus to the European Union, President TassosPapadopoulos inaugurated “Colours of Medieval Cyprus,” an exhibition ofsurprisingly modern-looking pottery andworks on paper curated with the LeventisMunicipal Museum of Nicosia. Our fourmajor icon exhibitions, including “AfterByzantium” in 1996, from the collection ofMarianna Latsis, “Conversation with God”in 1998, in cooperation with the ByzantineMuseum of Athens, and “Cyprus the HolyIsland: Icons through the Centuries” in2000, all brought works of art central toOrthodox worship to a new audience.

Contemporary art is just as important in the life of the Centre. As well as thework of well-known artists—among themGeorge Pol Georgiou, TelemachosKanthos and Alecos Fassianos—we alwaysmake space available for newer talent,whether Greek or Greek Cypriot or inspired by Greece or Cyprus. Groupshows have been especially popular, such

as the exhibition of work by young UK-based artists of Greek and Cypriotextraction in 1997 to 2005’s “Somatopia:Mapping Sites, Siting Bodies,” producedby artists from Cyprus.

Photography offers direct glimpses ofthe past and new ways of seeing thepresent. “Greece in the Second WorldWar” (1995), in association with theCultural Centre of the Municipality ofAthens, brought together photographsand documents from the period. RenoWideson’s beautiful pictures of Cyprusand Greece have filled our walls onseveral occasions, offering a record of our changing landscapes from the 1940sto the present. The 2002 exhibition ofphotographs by Frederic Boissonas,taken in Greece between 1900 and 1922,brought an older lost world to life; showsby contemporary photographers, such as Chryssa Nikoleri’s “Urban Landscape”(2001) and Hector Dimissianos’ “TheFringes of the City” (1999), presentaspects of Greece less often seen abroad.

In 2006, the Hellenic Centre collaboratedfor the first time with a major Britishmuseum to put together one of ourmost beautiful exhibitions, whichattracted almost 2,000 visitors. “GreekEmbroidery, 17th to 19th Century,”organised with the Victoria and AlbertMuseum, reunited pieces brought backfrom Greece by English collectors in the early 1900s with work from theBenaki Museum in Athens. Costumesworn on festive days, fine pieces madefor weddings and decorated householdlinens came together to give a rich and intimate sense of the art made by women to enhance everyday life.

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ectures on a wide variety of subjects have been amainstay of the Centre’sactivities from the beginning,

and we have been privileged towelcome many distinguished speakersfrom the spheres of politics, academia,medicine, literature and the arts.

Early on, in 1995, we were addressed by two of Britain’s most learnedparliamentarians from opposite ends of the political spectrum, Enoch Powelland Michael Foot, as part of a seriesentitled “We are all Greek—Why?” Therole of Hellenic culture in the widerworld has been a frequent theme, withcontributions from historians (MichaelWood on the Kalas villages in Pakistan,settled by Alexander’s troops), literaryscholars (David Ricks on Cavafy andEnglish poetry, Anthony Hirst on Oscar Wilde’s response to Greece),Byzantinologists (Angeliki Laiou on themulti-ethnic state) and musicologists

(Marcos Dragoumis on the music of Asia minor). Nor have we neglected the political integration of Greece andCyprus into the new Europe: in 1999 we heard from George Vasiliou, formerpresident of the Republic of Cyprus,about his country’s accession to theEuropean Union, for which he was thechief negotiator.

Given the length and richness of Greekhistory, it is perhaps not surprising thatthe past is a frequent theme. Among thehistorians and writers who have spokenhere are Mark Mazower (on Greeks andJews in the shadow of the Holocaust),Richard Clogg (on the Greek diaspora),Michael Llewellyn-Smith (on Greece andBritish politicians), Paschalis Kitromilides(on Greek cultural traditions in AsiaMinor) and the late Sir David Hunt, warveteran, diplomat, philhellene andMastermind champion, who hosted aday on Greece in the Second World War.The civilisation of Byzantium has been

celebrated and discussed by MariannaKoromila and John Julius Norwichamong many others; in 2001 JulianChrisostomidou of Royal Holloway,University of London, held a series ofseminars. In 2003 we held acommemoration of the 550thanniversary of the fall of Constantinople;in 2005 the Benaki Museum’s AnthiBalsamaki gave a fascinating account ofthe symbolism and secrets of Byzantineiconography. In November 2008 wewelcomed Maria Vassilaki, curator of themajor Byzantium exhibition at the RoyalAcademy of Arts. The ancient world hasclaimed its share of attention, withlectures on Chios in classical antiquity,the maritime archaeology of the Aegean,the gold of Macedonia, the languagesand scripts of ancient Cyprus, Cypriotarchaeology (by Vassos Karagiorgis) andthe unforgettable Fayoum portraits ofancient Egypt (by Euphrosyne Doxiadis),to name only a few.

Our literary events are always wellattended, whether they take the form of conversations with writers such asAlki Zei and Panos Karnezis, booklaunches, lectures or poetry readings.The extraordinary variety of Greece’sflora and fauna was celebrated in theseries “Discover Greece and Cyprus,”organised with the Lykion tonHellinidon; the development of thehuman embryo was the subject of a lecture by the surgeon and fetalmedicine pioneer Professor KyprosNicolaides. In short, our guests havetouched on almost every aspect ofexperience, in the ancient Greektradition that puts humanity at thecentre of understanding: “Man is themeasure of all things.”

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n order to take the spiritualtemperature of an individual orsociety, one must mark the music.”So said Plato; Hellenism without

music is inconceivable. From ancientlyric to Byzantine chant, from folk songto classical composition to dancerhythms of all kinds, the rafters of theHellenic Centre frequently ring with aneclectic mix of instruments and voices.Among the talents who have gracedour hall are the great folk musicianDomna Samiou, the singer-songwritersDionysis Savvopoulos and AlkinoosIoannides, the composer Mimis Plesasand the vocalist Nena Venetsanou, whoperformed a programme that spannedtwo thousand years.

Greek composers have made animportant contribution to contemporaryclassical music. In 2005 we celebratedthe work of Iannis Xenakis; in 1999 theNew Hellenic Quartet performed worksby Nikos Skalkottas on the fiftiethanniversary of his death. The tradition

of innovation continues in the work ofcomposers such as the young CypriotEvis Sammoutis, whose work wasperformed for us by the KreutzerQuartet. For a number of years we werefortunate to host the Hellenic ConcertSeries, sponsored by the Michael MarksCharitable Trust and the Bank of Cyprus(London) and featuring such ensemblesas the Chilingirian Quartet, the MediciQuartet and the Dorian Ensemble. Wehave enjoyed solo performances by fine musicians, such as the pianistChristodoulos Georgiades, and we havebeen especially proud to welcomeyoung classical musicians from Greeceand Cyprus in our Young Greek Mastersseries. One of the high points of ourmusical programming was a specialperformance of Donizetti’s operaCaterina Cornaro in the Queen ElizabethHall, organized by Lady Iro Hunt. In April 2008 we saw the return of MariosPapadopoulos with the OxfordPhilomusica to give a concert on what

would have been the seventiethbirthday of our great friend andsupporter, Constantinos Leventis.

Popular music from the country and the city is close to the hearts of Greekseverywhere. In 2004 we were treated to a rare evening of music played on the Pontic lyra by Matthaios andKonstantinos Tsahourides; in 2005 weheard a recital of songs by Attik, theAthenian songwriter of the thirties andforties whose work gave courage to somany during the war years. Our regularGreek evenings with live bands allowour members to participate fully in thepleasures of rhythm.

Because harmony knows no borders, we have also welcomed musicians fromJapan and South America; in 2008, amusical voyage through Greece, Brazil,Argentina, Portugal, Italy and Cyprustook us all on a sentimental journey.

Music leads inevitably to dance, and wehave enjoyed many fine performances

by the traditional dancers of the Lykionton Hellinidon, who also run regularworkshops. Our theatrical events haveincluded enthusiastic productions of J.B. Priestley’s “A Dangerous Corner” and“Byzantium, 00 AD” in cooperation withTheatre Lab as well as visits from otherLondon companies such as ETHOL and Nea Skini. In 2008 we were fortunateto host a lively solo performance of the Apology of Socrates, given in Greekand English, by the Emmy Award winnerYannis Simonides, as well as twoproductions by the University of CyprusTheatre Workshop, Leontios Macheras’“Annals of Cyprus” and “Erotocritos.”

Over the years we have screenednumerous documentaries about Greeceand Cyprus; in 2008 we were delightedto host the first London Greek FilmFestival, a four-day event with many UK premiers of films by Greek andCypriot directors and video workshopsby Video Poetica.

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he Hellenic Centre’s year isthreaded through withcustoms that mark theseasons for Greeks

everywhere, celebrated with goodfood and enthusiasm. Our memberSocieties play a lively part in theseoccasions. Many invite their membershere to cut their Vasilopita, the NewYear cake that’s baked in honour of St. Basil. A priest is usually on hand tobless the cake, and everyone crowdsaround to see who’ll get the slice with the coin baked into it, and a year’s good luck. Around January 30th we celebrate the Orthodox Day of Learning, usually with a talk on achurch-related theme.

Spring brings the Carnival with dancesand masquerades—a time of freedomand enjoyment descended from anancient festival in honour of Dionysusand the world’s rebirth. There is always a Carnival party to which children—andadults too—can come in fancy dress.

In the second week of Carnival theSocieties celebrate Tsiknopempti, theThursday when meat is traditionallygrilled so that the smoke or “tsikna” fillsthe air, spreading news of the feast. Thethird week—Tyrini, orCheese Week, whenpeople can eat fish and dairy productsbut not meat—leads in to KatharaDeftera, or Clean Monday, the start of theforty-day Lent fast.

On Kathara Deftera Greeks head for the countryside to eat Lent food and fly their home-made kites, competing to see whose can go the highest.Unfortunately there’s not much spacefor kite flying in Marylebone, but there’salways a wonderful lunch prepared at the Centre on that day, with thetraditional Lent dishes of octopus, squid, shrimp, flat bread, olives, beans,taramosalata, salads and halvah, and live music and dancing.

After Lent comes Easter, which wecelebrate at one of our Bar Late

Opening Nights with hard boiled eggsdyed red to symbolize the redeemingblood of Christ. Before you eat your egg you have to crack it against yourfriends’ to see whose egg is toughest—and who is the luckiest. Koulouria andtsoureki—round biscuits and the sweet egg bread traditionally made forEaster—also make an appearance at theCentre; baking is one of the many skillsour members like to share.

Each year we also commemorate thenational days of Greece and Cyprus:25th March, October 1st and October28th. And throughout the seasons wehave evenings of live Greek music,dancing and food (of course), whenmembers and friends can come to relaxin the Greek way. Like our regular BarLate Opening Nights, these eveningskeep young people coming to theCentre, bringing new energy andnourishing the Greek part of their lives.

Christmas begins with the splendidbazaar held by the ladies of the Lykionton Hellinidon, an opportunity for someoriginal Christmas shopping. As well asdelicious home-baked cakes, biscuits,jams and preserves there are beautifulhand-worked embroideries, and theLykion diary with its colourfulphotographs. Finally, families cometogether for the Christmas Lunch, withfamily games like bingo or charades.And then, before you know it, it’s timeagain for the Vasilopita…

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earning a language isperhaps the best way tounderstand another culture.

In 1999 we began offeringGreek lessons to a group of fifteenstudents; we now have more than 350 students from thirty-eight differentcountries, ranging in age from twenty to eighty. Many are professionals with a Greek spouse or partner or a holidayhome in Greece; others are Greeks orGreek Cypriots from the diaspora whowish to improve their conversationalskills or learn to read and write inGreek. The levels of tuition we offernow follow the Common EuropeanFramework of Reference forLanguages. We are very proud to beable to offer preparation for theCertificate of Attainment in ModernGreek, and currently supply many ofthe students who sit this exam. Lastsummer we introduced an end of yearexam for all our students, with its owncertificate from the Hellenic Centre.

Our students and teachers also benefitfrom an extensive specialist library and audiovisual materials.

Since 2006 our twelve regular teachershave been assessed by an externalevaluator and benefit from regulartraining seminars, supported by theGreek Ministry of Education, which are also open to other teachers of Greek as a second language. Theseseminars and assessments are theproduct of our close cooperation withDr Niovi Antonopoulou of the Centre for Greek Language, at the AristoteleionUniversity of Thessalononiki and theEuropean Centre for ModernLanguages, Council of Europe. In 2007 we were visited by ProfessorGeorge Babiniotis of Athens Universityand the Foundation for HellenicCulture, who held consultationsessions with our teachers.

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he Hellenic Centre hasorganised a series of memorableexcursions for its members.

The first was a trip to Istanbul in 1993 with the historian and authorMarianna Koromila, which included anaudience with the Patriarch at the School of Chalki at which he kindly agreed to come and bless the newly acquiredHellenic Centre building. The following year we visited Cyprus with the excellentguide Titina Loizidou. In 1995 we touredWestern Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Vergina,Dion, Pella and Prespes with ArtemisPertsinidou, and in 1996 we travelled to Eastern Macedonia, Thrace and theOrthodox monasteries of Bulgaria. 1997found us in Sicily, and 1998 in New York for the Metropolitan Museum’s exhibition“The Glory of Byzantium,” again enriched for us by the deep knowledge of MariannaKoromila. In subsequent years we visitedold Rome and the Holy Land. We continueto organise day trips to places of interest in the UK.

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hildren have always been atthe heart of Greek life, andwe take particular pleasurein welcoming the youngest

visitors to the Hellenic Centre. As wellas regular events like the carnival fancydress party and the family Christmaslunch we organize all kinds of creativeworkshops and performances forchildren. In 1997, in association withTheatro Technis, we were privileged to host the great Karagiozis playerEvgenios Spatharis with his shadowpuppet theatre.

Puppets have also played a starring rolein a series of story-telling events by AriaSandis, including Curious Carla and theProblem of Knowledge, which gave our young intellectuals a guided tour of Greek philosophy, and the especiallypopular Pegasus and Mendius, whichended with the children making theirown Pegasus puppets.

To celebrate the Athens Olympiad weheld a three-day event, with a paintingcompetition for children, magicians andentertainers, face painting and a disco.That same year saw two inspirationalmusic workshops, one on classical musicfor students of the Greek schools inLondon with the cellist Christos Grimpasand the pianist Vicky Yannoula, and oneon Greek folk and popular music withthe group Plastic Chairs. It was a joy towatch 200 children from English andGreek primary schools, the HellenicCollege and the French Lycee, somewith special needs, singing and dancingtogether as they learned about Greekmusical traditions.

It is especially important to us to drawyoung people to the Centre, to helpthem take pleasure and pride in theGreek part of their lives and to ensurethe future of our community. Of course,our younger members are welcome atall our events; film and musical evenings

are especially popular. Needless to say, the atmosphere was electric at our screenings of the Eurovision SongContest and the European Football Cup on the occasions when Greecewon those competitions. In 2008 wehosted the first Greek Cultural Festival of Youth Arts in London, bringingtogether young artists and performersfrom the UK for a day of dance, songand theatre “in an atmosphere born out of the Dionysian spirit of music.” The Festival will be expanded in futureyears, and will become a regular featureof our programme.

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ur light and airy red brickbuilding in the heart of Marylebone started life in the early 1900s as a

Swedish gymnastics college. Duringthe Great War of 1914-18, it saw service as the Swedish War Hospital for British Wounded.

A sensitive and elegant conversion hasmade it an ideal venue not only for theHellenic Centre’s many programmes, but for all kinds of business, professional,cultural and social events, from concertsto conferences and weddings to fashion shows.

Its centrepiece is the extraordinary high-ceilinged Great Hall, which canaccommodate up to 200 guests. This galleried white-walled space allows great creative flexibility for bothprofessional and personal celebrations.Over the years we have seen ittransformed from a fairy-tale garden to a winter wonderland, complete with

snow and living Christmas trees. In addition we have a wide range of more intimate meeting and exhibitionrooms, including the Friends’ Room, the Boardroom and the Library. Clientswho have used our facilities include the BBC, the NHS, Marks & Spencer,PricewaterhouseCoopers, Boots, L’Orealand many more, who return time andtime again.

Our bright and cosy downstairs bar isoften open for an intimate evening oflive Greece music, drinks and snacks.

The Library houses an extensivecollection of books on the history,geography and literature of Greece and Cyprus. We have a particularly good selection of works on Greece in the Second World War, generouslydonated by Costas N. Hadjipateras and Maria Fafalios-Dragonas. It is openby appointment to members and other researchers.

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THE HELLENICCENTRE11th November 1993, The Hellenic Centre wasblessed by His All Holiness The EcumenicalPatriarch Bartholomew I

18th November 1994, The Hellenic Centre wasinaugurated by H.E. the president of therepublic of Cyprus Glafcos Clerides

EVENTS

1993 Excursion to Constantinople – The Patriarchwas invited to come and bless The HellenicCentre

1994Exhibitions

3-30 November, The A. G. Leventis Collection of 19th and 20th Centuries Greek Paintings(The Hellenic Centre)

11 November, Exhibition of Books from Cyprus(Cypriot Estia of London)

Lectures

28 October, Hippocratic Oration (HellenicMedical Society)

7 November, The A. G. Leventis Collection: GreekPaintings in the 19th and 20th Centuries by E. Arapoglou (The Hellenic Centre)

11 November, The Poetry of Lipertis, by A. Iacovidou (Cypriot Estia of London)

15 November, The Fayum Portraits by E. Doxiades (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

17 November, Launching of Pentadaktylos MySon Poems, C. Angelidou, Minister of Educationand Culture of Cyprus (The Hellenic Centre)

26 November, Short Lectures and Cantades(Ionian Society)

16 December, Christmas in the Arts (EteriaEllinon Epistimonon)

Social Events

23 November, Gala Dinner – Private view ofthe A.G. Leventis Collections and celebrationof the liberation of Athens (The HellenicCentre)

Other Events

18 November, Inauguration of the HellenicCentre by Glafcos Clerides, the President ofCyprus (The Hellenic Centre)

3-4 December, Traditional Greek Dances withmusicians from Greece and Workshop (Lykionton Hellinidon)

8 December, Christmas Bazaar (Lykion tonHellinidon)

Excursion to Cyprus with guide T. Loizidou(The Hellenic Centre)

1995Exhibitions

1 May – 30 June, The War We Fought 1940 –1941. Exhibition of drawings and paintings by A.D. Alexandrakis (The Hellenic Centre)

5 October – 15 November, Greece in theSecond World War. An Exhibition ofphotographs and historical documents (The Hellenic Centre and The Cultural Centreof the Municipality of Athens)

Concerts

26 October, Concert by BT Scottish Ensemblewith J. Vakarelis (The Hellenic Centre)

Lectures

3 February, Cephalonia Before and After theEarthquakes of the 1950’s (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

30 March, Greek and the New Testament by J. Enoch Powell, MBE (The Hellenic Centre)

11 April, Romance of Reality by Eddie O’ Hara,M.P. (The Hellenic Centre)

28 April, Papanikolaou Prize Lecture (HellenicMedical Society)

29 April, Evening dedicated to the PoetessMaria Polydouri on the 65th Anniversary of her death (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

3 May, Byron and the Importance of Being aPhilhellene by M. Foot. A lecture under theseries of lectures We are all Greek – Why?(The Hellenic Centre)

15 May, Dialogue by Federation ofInternational Women’s Associations in London(Lykion ton Hellinidon)

15 May, Round-table discussion Greek Artists inthe UK: Achievements and Prospects (Bank ofCyprus UK, Gallery K)

19 May, George Seferis and Cyprus by C.Angelidou (Foundation for Hellenic Culture)

21 May, An evening in honour of N.G.Hammond – Presentation of his books on theHistory of Macedonia (CoordinationCommittee of Macedonia)

26 May, The Banking System of Cyprus by Dr. Kate Phylaktis (Cyprus Popular Bank)

30 May, From Marathon to Normandy by D. Avraamopoulos (The Hellenic Centre)

6 June, The Greek Notion of Courage. From Platoto Aristotle to Modern Times by E. Gounaris (The Hellenic Centre)

15 June, Post – War Diplomacy by A. Skopelitis(London Hellenic Society)

27 June, Greeks and Jews in the Shadow of theHolocaust by Dr. M. Mazower (The HellenicCentre)

3 October, Recent Developments in the Searchfor a Solution to the Cyprus Problem by N. Kounoupias (Anglo-Cypriot LawyersAssociation)

13 October, The 1994 Review of Healthcare inGreece by Prof. B. Jarman, St. Marys Hospital(The Hellenic Medical Society)

18 October, Impressions of a Visit to TurkishOccupied Cyprus by J. Haywood, BBCCorrespondent (Cypriot Estia of London)

30 October, Book launch The Mysterious FayumPortraits: Faces from Ancient Egypt by E.Doxiades

31 October, Greece in the Second World War bySir David Hunt (The Hellenic Centre)

22 November, Presentation of Book Studies onthe History of the Church of Cyprus, 4th – 20thCenturies by B. Englezakis (The HellenicCentre)

28 November, Hellenism in Great Britain by C.Mettis (The Hellenic Centre)

Social Events

27 January, Vasilopita (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

29 January, Vasilopita (Macedonian Society)

24 February, Youth Club evening (The HellenicCentre)

27 May – 4 June, Excursion to Macedonia (TheHellenic Centre)

13 June, Visit to Lamb House (Lykion tonHellinidon)

8 October, Family Quiz (FundraisingCommittee of the Hellenic Centre)


Other Events

8 May, Film Flames in the Atlantic (LondonHellenic Society)

30 June, A scientific meeting in order to allowprofessionals working within healthcare andallied professions, to meet and exchange ideasabout their work (Hellenic Medical Society)

9 November, Fashion Show (FundraisingCommittee of the Hellenic Centre)

Excursion to Thessaloniki and West Macedonia(The Hellenic Centre)

1996 Exhibitions

8 February, Exhibition and auction of paintingsby artists who studied and painted in Greeceas students of the British School at Athens(Friends of the BSA, UK)

20 February – 27 March, Through RomanticEyes: An Exhibition of European Images of 19thcentury Greece from Benaki Museum, Athens(The Hellenic Centre)

5 April – 2 May, After Byzantium, The Survival of Byzantine Sacred Art, An Exhibition of Icons(The Hellenic Centre)

14 May – 15 June, Telemachos Kanthos: ARetrospective Exhibition (The Hellenic Centreand The A.G. Leventis Foundation)

3 October, Exhibition of photographs, booksand other memorabilia on the life and work ofMichael Ventris (The Hellenic Centre, Universityof London, Architectural Association)

6-10 November, Exhibition of Books fromCyprus (The Hellenic Centre, Cypriot Estia ofLondon, Ministry of Education of Cyprus)

19-22 November, The Life and Items of CaterinaCornaro – Queen of Cyprus (Cyprus Estia ofLondon)

29 November – 8 December, Exhibition ofEmbroidery from Northern Epirus (Lykion tonHellinidon)

10-20 December, Exhibition of paintings byContemporary Cypriot Painters (Greek CypriotSociety)

Concerts

25 January, The Hellenic Concert Series by theDorian Ensemble (The Hellenic Centre, TheMichael Marks Charitable Trust and Bank ofCyprus UK)

17 February, A musical evening with Eleni andEvgenia Kanthos (The Hellenic Centre)

9 March, The Hellenic Concert Series by the BTScottish Ensemble with Barbara Browney (SoloSoprano) (The Hellenic Centre, The MichaelMarks Charitable Trust and Bank of Cyprus UK)

8 May, The Hellenic Concert Series by the DorianEnsemble (The Hellenic Centre, The MichaelMarks Charitable Trust and Bank of Cyprus UK)

26 June, The Hellenic Concert Series by BTScottish Ensemble with Julian Llloyd Webberand Clio Gould (The Hellenic Centre, TheMichael Marks Charitable Trust and Bank ofCyprus UK)

29-30 November, Domna Samiou performstraditional Greek music (The Hellenic Centre)

18 December, Concert with the Mezzo-SopranoMarkella Hatziano (The Hellenic Centre)

Lectures

22 January, Sophocles and the Man’s Fate by S. Bazakou – Marangoudakis (Lykion tonHellinidon)

30 January, Albania in the Contemporary Balkansby J. Pettifier (The Hellenic Centre)

13 February, The Cyprus Question: History CurrentDevelopment and prospects by V. Markides (TheHellenic Centre)

14 February, Launching of the books The Navy ofthe Ionian Islands by NS. Vlassopoulos, GreekOwned Shipping by G. Harlaftis, 343 Iera Odos-Dromokaition Witnessed by M.S. Fafalios (LondonHellenic Society)

22 February, Through Romantic Eyes by F-M.Tsigakou, Curator of paintings, Prints andDrawings at the Benaki Museum (The HellenicCentre)

23 February, The Macedonian Question: A newsituation. The role of the Diaspora by Dr E. Kofos(Macedonian Society)

27 February, The Church Architecture of 11c.Greece; The Example of Byzantine Basilica ofKalambaka, Thessaly by O. Karagiorgou (TheGreek Archaeological Committee)

29 February, The Poet George Sarantaris by O.Karagiorga (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

21 March, Greek Traditions and Customs that FadeAway by C. Kavadas (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

9 May, The Legal Regime of the Aegean and GreekForeign Policy by Dr. S. Spiliotopoulos (EteriaEllinon Epistimonon)

16 May, The Life and Work of Telemachos Kanthosby Dr. E. Nikita (The Hellenic Centre and theGreek Cypriot Brotherhood)

28 May, Magna Graecia - Language andArchitecture by G. Hadjifanis and L. Apostolidou-Pavlou (Cypriot Estia of London)

20 September, Aspects on Foetal Medicine by Prof.K. Nicolaides (Hellenic Medical Society)

23 September, Teucer - Founder of Cypriot Salamis– Literature and Legend by M. Deyes (DiasporaCentre)

26-27 September, A two day symposium onModern Greek Literature and Poetry (TheHellenic Centre and the Foundation for HellenicCulture)

3 October, Greek Architecture: Past, Present, Futureby Prof. A. Tombazis (The Hellenic Centre)

9 October, Celebrating Homer: A special two-dayevent (The Hellenic Centre and the Foundationof Hellenic Culture)

9 October, The Poetics of Odyssey: From folk tale tothe Epic of Irony by Prof. D. Maronitis (TheHellenic Centre)

10 October, Homeric Values, A seminar / Homerour Contemporary by Dr. P. Jones (The HellenicCentre)

18 October, Nicosia – The Only Divided City ofEurope by L. Demetriades (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

28 October, The Meaning of the Ochi Day – 28October 1940 by A. Michaelides (Association ofGreek Orthodox Communities)

30-31 October, Cyprus in the European Union, A two-day conference (European Institute of theLondon School of Economics)

4 November, A Trip to Magna Graecia by M. Fakidiand D. Minaidi (Ionian Society)

5 November, Hellenism in Romania, Orthodoxyand Art by Prof. D. Deliyannis (London HellenicSociety)

14 November, Launch of Book Maps of theMediterranean published in the BritishParliamentary 1801-1921 by S. Cole (The CulturalFoundation of the Bank of Cyprus)

20 November, Caterina Cornaro – Her Role inCyprus and the Renaissance by T. Mullaly (TheHellenic Centre)

28 November, Launching the book LivingOrthodoxy by C. Carras and A. Walker (TheHellenic Centre)

Social Event



23 January, Vasilopita (Ionian Society)

24 January, Vasilopita (Hellenic BankersAssociation)

26 January, Dinner and Vasilopita (LondonHellenic Society)

29 January, Vasilopita (The Hellenic Centre)

9 February, Annual Dinner (Hellenic MedicalSociety)

2 March, Annual Dinner-Dance (SupportAssociation of Northern Epirus)

5-6 December, Christmas Bazaar (Lykion tonHellinidon)

8 December, Christmas Festivities at theHellenic Centre (The Hellenic Centre)

Other Events

10-11 February, Philomel’s Second meeting ofthe Scientific Committee and Working Group(Consulate General of Greece and theEuropean Commission)

22-25 May, Kafenio i Kouventes by LondonGreek Theatre Group

26 June, Scientific Meeting (Hellenic MedicalSociety)

10 December, Film Mikro Kastellorizo (LondonHellenic Society)

15 December, Philomel Project: O tsoufis by A. Vlachos

Excursion to East Macedonia and Thrace (The Hellenic Centre)

1997Exhibitions

19-23 May, Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings by Y. Kyriakou (The Hellenic Centre)

11-20 June, The Hellenic Centre ContemporaryExhibition by young artists of Greek and Greek-Cypriot ex-reaction living and working in theUK (The Hellenic Centre)

8-26 September, The Twilight of Hellenism inAsia Minor, photographs from the collection of Centre for Asia Minor Studies, Athens

1-24 October, Maria Callas Remembered,Exhibition of photographs, costumes andmemorabilia (The Hellenic Centre)

28 October – 1 November, A Friends RoomExhibition of paintings by A. Delvetoglou (The Hellenic Centre and Ionian Society)

Concerts

22 April, Press Launch of world premierrecordings of music by John Tavener

3 May, Centre for liturgical and traditional artsin Greece – ecclesiastical and folk songs(Committee of the support of the Associationof Northern Epirus)

28 June, A concert of Contemporary GreekMusic (London Greek Theatre Group)

15 October, Maria Callas Remembered Concert(The Hellenic Centre)

21 October, Callas and her Contemporaries by A. Sievewright (The Hellenic Centre)

Lectures

30 January, European Integration by S. Stathatos(The Hellenic Centre and Anglo-HellenicLeague)

31 January, Lecture by Prof. Ch. Giannaras (The Hellenic Centre)

10 February, An Underwater Excavation of a 16thCentury Shipwreck by the Island of Zante by K. Dellaporta (Ionian Society)

5 March, Lecture by J. Koliopoulos (TheHellenic Centre)

27 March, A Day in the “Agora” of Ancient Athensby L. Georgiou (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

18 April, A selection of Hymns of the holy weekby D. Papasavvas and C. Kavadas (ETHOL)

9 May, Anestis Evangelou, A War Poet ofThessaloniki by Dr. G. Aragis (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

15 May, Cyprus and International Law by A. Markides (The Hellenic Centre)

20 May, The Maritime Archaeology of the Aegeanby Prof. P. Day (London Hellenic Society)

22 May, Famagusta, The Ghost Town by C. Angelides (Famagusta Association)

30 May, The Glory of Byzantium by M. Koromila(The Hellenic Centre)

5 June, The Greek Wine Revolution by M. McNie /The Cephalonian Connection by S.P. Kosmetatos(The Hellenic Centre and Ionian Society)

6 June, Lecture by D. Potamitis (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

15 September, The Greek Cultural Transition inAsia Minor and the Centre for Asia Minor Studiesby Prof. P.M. Kitromilides / A musical tour of AsiaMinor by M. Dragoumis (The Hellenic Centre)

16 October, Some Comments on the New WorldOrder by M. Zombanakis (Anglo-HellenicLeague)


FIFTEEN YEARS OF EVENTS AT THE HELLENIC CENTRE


24 October, Lecture by Prof. V. Stavrinides(Archdiocese of Thyateira and GB)

Social Events



27 February, Tsiknopempti Lunch (Lykion tonHellinidon)

11 May, Youth Club – First Meeting

18 October, Youth Disco

Other Events

20 February, Project Archaeologos: APhilosophical Dialogue with a Computer by Dr Th. Scaltsas (The Hellenic Centre)

6 March, Thesauros tes Hellenikis Glosses: anelectronic database of the Greek languagePresentation / Lecture by Prof.Anagnostopoulos (Foundation Thesauros tesHellenikis Glosses)

8-14 March, Mia Italida stin Kypseli (LondonGreek Theatre Group)

16 March, Performance of traditional Greekdances (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

16 February, Career Forum (Hellenic MedicalSociety)


The Hellenic Centre Special Lottery Draws

1-8 June, Excursion to New York with M.Koromila on the occasion of the Exhibition TheGlory of Byzantium 9th to 13th century at theMetropolitan Museum (The Hellenic Centreand the Cultural Foundation Panorama)

30 October, Karagiozis (Greek shadow theatre)by E. Spatharis (Theatro Technis)

1998Exhibitions

28-30 January, Contemporary Art Exhibition –Four contemporary artists of Americanextraction will present their work (Anglo-American Association)

27 February – 8 March, Sailing from Byzantium– An attempt to recreate Emperor Manuel IIPalaiologos’ life and travels throughphotographs and texts. Also a representativeselection of coins from the renownedcollection of Petros Protonotarios (Greece inBritain – The Byzantine Festival in London)

17-20 March, Bulgarian Art – Exhibition ofworks by Bulgarian Contemporary Artists (The Republic of Bulgaria)

27 March – 20 April, Cyprus – Nostalgic Images.Photographic exhibition by Reno Wideson(Cyprus Popular Bank)

22 May – 20 June, Conversation with God: IconMasterpieces from the Byzantine Museum ofAthens (Greece in Britain)

26-31 October, A presentation of the oldestJewish community in Europe (The Lady Marksand the Jewish society of Thessaloniki)

8-14 November, Images of America: Past andPresent – Exhibition of photographs byAntraning & V. Kochar (VOSSKI)

Concerts

27 January, Second Concert of the HellenicConcert Series with Eos conducted by CharlesHazelwood (The Hellenic Centre, The MichaelMarks Charitable Trust and Bank of Cyprus UK)

4 February, Young Greek Masters ConcertPiano Recital by George Lazarides (TheHellenic Centre, Greece in Britain and Bank ofCyprus UK)

22 February, Piano Recital with Ch. Georgiades(The Hellenic Centre and Greece in Britain)

6 March, The Byzantine Writers and the City ofByzantium (commissioned by John Tanaver forthe occasion of Greece in Britain – TheByzantine Festival in London)

19 March, The Magic of Bulgarian Voices andMusic (The Republic of Bulgaria)

26 March, Third Concert of the HellenicConcert Series with Dorian Ensemble (TheHellenic Centre, The Michael Marks CharitableTrust and Bank of Cyprus UK)

7 May, Hellenic Concert Series with the City ofOxford Orchestra (The Hellenic Centre, TheMichael Marks Charitable Trust and Bank ofCyprus UK)

25 June, Hellenic Concert Series with the BTScottish Ensemble (The Hellenic Centre, TheMichael Marks Charitable Trust and Bank ofCyprus UK)

28 June, Richard Bonynge ConductsDionizetti’s Caterina Cornaro by AlanSievewright for The Hellenic Centre (Venue:Queen Elizabeth Hall)

29 September, Hellenic Concert Series withthe BT Scottish Ensemble (The Hellenic Centre,The Michael Marks Charitable Trust and Bankof Cyprus UK)

15 October, Young Greek Master Series with E. Panayiotou (The Hellenic Centre and Bankof Cyprus UK)

26 October, An Evening with Larry Adler –Gala concert in aid of Simon Marks JewishHistory Museum in Thessaloniki

12 November, Piano Recital with VickiGiannoula (Ionian Society)

21-22 November, Concert by NenaVenetsanou and pianist Elena Mouzala (The Hellenic Centre)

30 November, Hellenic Concert Series withClio Gould and Sophia Rachman (The HellenicCentre, The Michael Marks Charitable Trustand Bank of Cyprus UK)

Lectures

19 January, A Christian Europe by J. Zizioulas(The Hellenic Centre and King’s CollegeLondon)

22 January, Offshore Companies, The Way ofdoing Business (Cyprus British Chamber ofCommerce and Industry)

5 February, The Development of Greek Costumeby I. Papantoniou (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

6 February, Prospects for the Economic andMonetary Union in Europe by Y. Papantoniou(ISTAME London)

18 February, Introducing IOCC (InternationalChristian Orthodox Charities) by I. Haritakis(London Hellenic Society)

23 February, Excavations at Homeric Graia(Oporos) by A. Mazarakis (Greek ArchaeologicalCommittee and King’s College)

25 February, The Impact of the EuropeanMonetary Union and the Euro on your Business(Cyprus British Chamber of Commerce andIndustry)

26 February, Is HRT right for you? by AMcGregor Margaronis (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

1 March, Words with Music / Religious Literature(Greece in Britain – The Byzantine Festival inLondon)

2 March, The Pantokrator Xenon: a GreatHospital of the 12th Century in Constantinopleby Prof. S. Geroulanos (Greece in Britain – TheByzantine Festival in London)

3 March, The Art and Architecture of Byzantiumby J.J. Norwich (Greece in Britain – TheByzantine Festival in London)

3 March, Word with Music / The Language of thePeople (Greece in Britain – The ByzantineFestival in London)

5 March, The Coinage of the Palaiologan Era byProf. Petros N. Protonotarios (Greece in Britain– The Byzantine Festival in London)

6 March, The Byzantine Town of Veria by I.Hassiotis (Greece in Britain – The ByzantineFestival in London)

12 March, The Kalas People in Northern Pakistan,whose Language, Customs and Religion haveSimilarities to Ancient Greeks by L. Georgiou

14 March, Getting to know the Ancient GreekTheatre (DGX of the EU, the Moraitis School ofAthens and the Ministry of Education Greece)

22 March, 25th March 1821 – School review ofthe National Celebration (St Sophia GreekSchool)

24 March, A Grieke and of an Estraunge Nation:Three Greeks in Medieval and Early ModernEngland by J. Harris (The Hellenic Centre)

3 May, Costas Mourselas’ talk about books andreaders with extracts from his work (ETHOL)

8 May, Medicine and the Olympic Games inAntiquity by Dr S. Retsas (Hellenic MedicalSociety and Greece in Britain)

11 May, The Dodecanese: The Long Road to theUnion with Greece by F. Constantopoulou(Greece in Britain)

14 May, The Cultural Heritage of Cyprus by Prof.V. Karageorghis (Cypriot Estia of London)

15 May, Cyprus: The Importance of the Questionof Land Exchanges in the Occupied Area (Lobbyof Cyprus)

17 May, Female Portraits in Greek Dramaturgyby A. Bakopoulou-Halls (ETHOL)

6 June, Dionysios Solomos: A Tribute to 200 Yearsfrom his Death by Prof. M. Byron Raizis (IonianSociety and London Hellenic Society)

25 September, Osteoporosis and HRT by Prof. D. Purdie (Hellenic Medical Society)

28 September, A Great Romanian Adventure byR. Swale (The Princess Margarita of RomaniaTrust)

8 October, Some Russian Icons and theirAssociation with Constantinople by J. Stuart /The Millennium of Byzantium Skills by Dr A. Muthesius (Anglo-Hellenic League)

20 October, History of Hellenism in NorthernEpirus by V. Tsouderou (London HellenicSociety)

22 October, Being Digital: the Future of the NewMedia by M. Eleftheriades (Cypriot Estia ofLondon, Popular Bank, Apple Computers)

28 October, An Account of the History of GreekJewry, a Selection of Documents from theHellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs by T. Veremis(Jewish Greek Week)

29 October, A History of the Jews in Thessalonikiin the Course Time by H. Kounio (Jewish GreekWeek)

2 November, Η Επικαιρότης του ΕλληνικούΠνεύματος by A. Georgiou / ΔιαλεχθώμενΕλληνικώς by I. Mavropoulou (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

24 November, Theophilos, a Journey to theWorld and Work of the Greek Folk Painter andviewing of the documentary The Paradise of aPainter by N. Matsas (London Hellenic Society)

26 November, Highlights of the CesnolaCollection of Cypriot Antiquities in theMetropolitan Museum of Art New York by V.Karageorghis (The Hellenic Centre)

3 December, Cyprus in the 19th Century:Perceptions and Politics by P. Edbury (22ndBritish Museum Classical Colloquium, Cyprus inthe 19th century: Facts, fancy and fiction) (TheHellenic Centre)

Social Events

22 January, Vasilopita (Ionian Society)


1 February, Vasilopita (Macedonian Society)

7 February, Valentine’s drinks party (HellenicCentre Youth Section)

8 February, Farewell reception in honour ofthe Bishop of Militoupolis Timotheos (TheCommittee of St Sophia)


21 February, Children’s Carnival Party (Lykionton Hellinidon)

29 March, Sarakostiano Dinner and GreekMusic (Macedonian Society)

11 April, Fundraising dinner with the worldfamous Greek John Modinos (ETHOL)

10 October, Get together evening (HellenicCaptains Club, Hellenic Engineers Society, The Greek Orthodox Charity Organisation)

17 October, Youth Party (Lykion tonHellinidon)

19 October, Morning Coffee (Lykion tonHellinidon)

13 November, Papanikolaou Prize (HellenicMedical Society)


8 December, Christmas lunch (FundraisingCommittee of the Hellenic Centre)

Other Events

12-14 December, Dangerous Corner of J.Priestley (Theatre Lab and the Hellenic Centre)

26 January, Founding of the HellenicPhotographic Club (A. Nikolaides and T. Astroulakis)

2 March, A Bridge to the East – A film about thetown of Mystra by L. Carras (Greece in Britain –The Byzantine Festival in London)

7 March, A Taste of Byzantium by Dr A. Dalby(Greece in Britain – The Byzantine Festival inLondon)

28 March, Career Forum (Hellenic MedicalSociety)

26 April, The Barefoot Battalion, historical film(London Hellenic Society)


9 October, Symposium in honour of Prof. KatiePhylaktis (Cypriot Estia of London)

30 October, Lighting of the candles –Commencement of the Sabbath Ceremony(Jewish Greek Week)

1 November, Fundraising Dinner in aid of the Simon Marks Jewish History Museum inThessaloniki (The Jewish Greek Week)

15 November, Workshop, Dances from Pontos(Lykion ton Hellinidon)

The Hellenic Centre Special Lottery Draws

Excursion to Sicily (The Hellenic Centre)

1999Exhibitions

1-30 April, Dodecanese: Light of Southern Greeceby J. Rogers (The Hellenic Centre)

11 April, Book Launch The Trojan War andexhibition by P. Thomas

1-31 May, A collection of prints loosely basedaround the memories and observations of theartist’s time in Cyprus: heritage, tradition,customs and Christian faith by Marcia Ley (The Hellenic Centre)

29 May – 27 June, George Pol Georghiou: An Artist and his Island, A comprehensiveexhibition of the work of one of the mostprominent Cypriots artists of the twentiethcentury (1901-1972) (The Hellenic Centre)

1-30 June, The Fringes of the City, A black andwhite photographic exhibition by a Greekstudent exploring the reality in the suburbs ofAttica by H. Dimissianos (The Hellenic Centre)

4-8 October, Open evening to view theexhibition of woven tapestries by T. Amarilio –Sundt (The Hellenic Centre)

4 - 21 November, On the Most Beautiful Path in the World - Bank of Cyprus Exhibition ofPaintings of 19th Century Cyprus by theFrench Architect Edmond Duthoit presentedby the Bank as part of its CentenaryCelebrations

27 November – 4 December, Collection ofGreek Costumes to celebrate its 20thanniversary ( Lykion ton Hellinidon)

5 – 11 December, An Exhibition ofPhotographs from Cyprus by Reno Wideson(The Hellenic Centre)

Concerts

26 January, Byzantine Chants with anintroduction to each chant (School ofByzantine Music)

28 January, Third Hellenic Concert Series withthe Chilingirian Quartet (The Hellenic Centre,The Michael Marks Charitable Trust and theBank of Cyprus UK)

16 February, Young Greek Masters ConcertSeries featuring young pianist JuliettaDemetriades (The Hellenic Centre and Bank of Cyprus UK)

25 February, Young Greek Masters ConcertSeries with Constantinos Stylianou (TheHellenic Centre and Bank of Cyprus UK)

3 March, Cretan Evening double bill withimages and the music of Crete. An audio-visualpresentation of narrative and photographs My Father’s Land created by K. Kalogeraki andtraditional Cretan music and echoes of AsiaMinor in the music of Crete, performed by thegroup Anastenaria (C. Williams - Cretan lyra, P. Poulos – Sazi & Lavta, D. Ouzounis - vocals)

4 March, Third Hellenic Concert Series: PianoRecital by A. Papastephanou (The HellenicCentre, The Michael Marks Charitable Trustand Bank of Cyprus UK)

12 October, Music Evening with pianist E. Konstantinou and soprano M. Polydorou(Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

22 October, Concert with The New HellenicQuartet to commemorate the 50 years fromthe death of the Greek composer N. Skalcotas.(The Hellenic Centre, Greece in Britain and TheFoundation for Hellenic Culture)

29 October, Songs From Cyprus with AlkinoosIoannides and Miltiades Papastamou (TheHellenic Centre)

7 December, Concert and Dinner (HellenicFoundation)

Lectures

2 February, Classical Music – Its Humanity andUniversality by G. Hadjinikos (The HellenicCentre)

21 March, 25 March 1821 – The Greek War Of Independence of 1821 School Review andGreek National Celebration (The Saint Sophia’sSchool)

28 April, An evening to launch The MarathonSwim for the Parthenon Marbles (Greece inBritain)

29 April, Voices from Greece II An evening ofpoetry readings to launch AGENDA’S specialissue on Greek Poetry. (Greece in Britain)

4 May, An evening devoted to the poetry ofYannis Ritsos (The London Hellenic Society)

6 May, Architectural Tradition of the IonianIslands by Prof. D.A. Zivas (Ionian Society)

8-9 May, European Programme Socrates,Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση: Ιστορική Εξέλιξη, Θεσμοί καιΌργανα Λειτουργίας, Στόχοι και Προοπτικές (TheHellenic Centre)

19 May, The Genocide of the Armenians and thePontians (Lobby for Cyprus)

2 June, Presentation of the book NikosKouroussis – 30 Years of Stage Design andCostumes by the well-known art critic andauthor Charles Spencer (The Hellenic Centre)

4 June, Sea Tales From The Greek Islands, by A. Seligman (The Hellenic Centre)

8 June, George Pol Georghiou Lecture aboutthe artist’s life and work, by the designer of theexhibition Rima Outram (The Hellenic Centre)

10 June, Nicos Nicolaides The Cypriot Londonlaunch the bilingual selection of Nicolaides’prose and poetry (Diaspora Books)

14 June, Stephanos Xenos – A Greek in 18thCentury England by Z. Kafkalidis (Ionian Societyand the London Hellenic Society)

21 June, Painted Polis by J. Outram (TheHellenic Centre)

22 June, Γεωργιος Πολ Γεωργίου, ΈναςZωγράφος Ταυτόχρονα Tοπικός και Παγκόσμιοςby Dr E. Nikita, Ministry of Education andCulture of the Republic of Cyprus (TheHellenic Centre)



24 June, In Memoriam: Sir David Hunt (CypriotEstia of London)

25 June, Evidence-Based Medicine (The HellenicMedical Society)

13 October, The Accession of Cyprus to theEuropean Union by George Vassiliou, Republicof Cyprus European Union Chief Negotiator(Cypriot Estia of London and Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

14 October, The Greek Diaspora in ModernTimes Lecture and book presentation byProfessor R. Clogg, St Anthony’s College,Oxford (The Union of University Teachers andResearch Staff in Western Europe (UK Branch))

18 October, Challenges and Prospects inPostgraduate Education: My Experience inInternational Business Studies by Prof CGrammenos (Ionian Society)

21 October, The House of Many Mansions:Ethnicity, Identity and the Multi-ethnic State inByzantium by Professor A. Laiou (The HellenicCentre and the Centre for Hellenic Studies,Kings College, London)

10 November, The Sea in Greek Poetry by G. A. Lemos (The London Hellenic Society)

12 November, Papanicolaou ResearchCompetition, Annual research competition formedical/paramedical/ biological scientists(Hellenic Medical Society)

1 December, Greek Island Embroideries byRoderick Taylor with slides followed by tea(Anglo-Hellenic League)

6 December, Lecture in English followed bydinner (The Hellenic Foundation)

Social Events


24 January, Vasilopita (Macedonian Society of GB)

25 January, Vasilopita ( The Ionian Society)

29 January, Vasilopita and Dinner Symposium(The London Hellenic Society)

2 February, Vasilopita (SEFL)


20 February, Cabaret Evening with live musicand dance. Celebrate Carnival with songsfrom the 30’s to the 90’s, from Greece andother parts of Europe (The Hellenic Centreand Theatre Lab)

7 June, Bon Voyage (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

16 October, Party Night for teenagers, 14-18years old (The Hellenic Centre)

8 December, Christmas Lunch (FundraisingCommittee of The Hellenic Centre)

31 December, Millennium Buffet Party WithMusic And Fun (The Hellenic Centre)

Other Events

15-17 January, Don Kamillo theatre play inGreek (New Stage Company)

20 March, Career Forum and a workshop oncommunication skills (The Hellenic MedicalSociety)

22 May, The Diary of a Mad Man (Nea SkiniCompany)

29-30 May, European Programme Socrates,Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση: Δικαιώματα και υποχρεώσειςτων πολιτών της Ενωμένης Ευρώπης (TheHellenic Centre)

9 June, Tour in Greece of the play DangerousCorner (The Hellenic Centre and Theatre Lab)

11 December, The Diary of a Madman byGogol (Theatre group Nea Skini)

Excursion to Holly Land (The Hellenic Centre)

2000Exhibitions

7-12 February, Apeiron Exhibition of InteractiveInstallations by Greek artists specialising innew media arts, specially commissioned tocelebrate the notion of ‘being Greek’ in thenew millennium (The Hellenic Centre and‘Digital Greeks’)

11-3 February, A Spring Promenade in WinterExhibition of watercolours and drawings ofplants and flowers of the Cyprus flora by V.Hadjiphani Lorenzetti (The Hellenic Centre)

3 March, Paint with Us. An exhibition of paintingsby Members and Friends of the Centre

6-31 March, A Friends Room Exhibition Sea,Land and Light by N. Papas – Photographs ofSunsets by P. Kee (The Hellenic Centre)

5-22 May, Exhibition of Nicholas Georgiadis(The Hellenic Foundation for Culture andGreece in Britain)

8-18 June, A Friends Room Exhibition byGeorge Kyriacou, Sculpture (The HellenicCentre)

1 October, Special preview of paintingsexhibition by L. Kalogeropoulos and V.Zenetzis (The Hellenic Centre)

1 November-17 December, Cyprus, the HolyIsland – Icons through the Centuries (TheHellenic Centre)

Concerts

27 February, The Oxford Philomusica at TheHellenic Centre (The Hellenic Centre)

9 March, Young Greek Masters Series, Bringingtogether Music and Nature (The Hellenic Centreand Bank of Cyprus UK)

18 March, Romanian Evening and Concert(Romanian Cultural Centre)

19 March, The Oxford Philomusica at TheHellenic Centre (The Hellenic Centre)

7 April, Classical Music-Duo Evening Concertwith Rasma Lielmane (violin) andChristodoulos Georgiades (piano) (Bank ofCyprus UK)

13 April, Hellenic Concert Series WorldPremiere of The Mediterranean, a piece byGeorge Koumendakis (The Hellenic Centre,The Michael Marks Charitable Trust and Bankof Cyprus UK)

14 May, Vivaldi The Four Seasons - OxfordPhilomusica at the Hellenic Centre (TheHellenic Centre)

18 May, Hellenic Concert Series, The BTScottish Ensemble (The Hellenic Centre, TheMichael Marks Charitable Trust and Bank ofCyprus UK)

14 October, Concert given by Pavlos Carvalho,cello and Andrew Quartemain, piano (TheHellenic Centre)

16 October, Young Greek Masters Series: DuoEvening: K. Mina (soprano) and I. Saricosta(piano) (The Hellenic Centre and Bank ofCyprus UK)

19 October, A Celebration of Music and Poetrywith pianist Christodoulos Georgiadis andbaritone Leandros Taliotis. Poetry by CritonTomazos and Maria Vigar (Theatre forMankind)

Lectures

27 January, From Canning to Churchill: Greeceand British Politicians, by Sir Michael LlewellynSmith (The Hellenic Centre and The Anglo-Hellenic League)

31 January, The Three Hierarchs: A ByzantineVision of Wisdom by Prof. A.M.Bryer(Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain)

2 February, Presentation of the A.G. LeventisNew Publications, Excavating at Salamis inCyprus, 1952-1974 and The Art of Ancient Cyprusin the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge by Prof.V. Karageorghis and Dr E. Vassilika (TheHellenic Centre)

17 February, H παρουσία του ΟικουμενικούΠατριαρχείου στην Ευρώπη και ο Ρόλος τουΜητροπολίτου Γερμανού Καραβαγγέλη – Αγώνεςκαι Αγωνίες by His Eminence the GreekOrthodox Metropolitan Michael Of Austria(Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon and St. AthanasiosGreek Orthodox Clergy Fellowship)

20 and 21 February, Byzantine lectures by J. Chrysostomides and Dr. J. Harris (TheHellenic Centre)

6 March, Women in Politics and Peacemakingby K. Clerides (The Hellenic Centre)

8 March, Οι επιπώσεις του Ελσίνκι“Ελληνοτουρκικές Σχέσεις, Ένταξη της Κύπρου καιΕυρωπαϊκή Προοπτική της Τουρκίαs (TheHellenic Centre and the Hellenic Observatory,LSE)

22 March, Viewing of Films on Cyprus directedby Prof. P. Loizos (LSE) and Presentation of thebook Philia and Philiotes Before and After 1974by G. Webster (The Hellenic Centre and theCentre for Hellenic Studies, King’s College)

26 March, School Review and Greek NationalCelebration (St Sophia Greek School)

3 April, Launching of the Marathon Swim forthe Marbles by Dr Ch. Stockdale (The BritishCommittee for the Restitution of theParthenon Marbles)

17 April, The Venerable Lady, the Sea. Anevening of poetry by C. Angelides and anexhibition of paintings by T. Angelides (TheHellenic Centre)

10 May, Cyprus: Transition from the Ottoman tothe British Rule-Return of Cyprus to the WesternWorld by A. Pavlides (Cypriot Estia of London)

11 May, Ο Λογοτέχνης σε αναζήτηση της Ιθάκηςby D. Papadopoulos and opening of τηεexhibition by D. Moraros (The Ionian Societyand Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

17 May, George Seferis CentenaryCelebrations marking the hundredthanniversary of his birth (Greece in Britain andThe Hellenic Foundation for Culture)

22 May, New Discoveries from the RecentExcavations in Athens by Dr L. Parlama (GreekArchaeological Committee UK)

13 June, The Runciman Award 2000Presentation (Anglo-Hellenic League)

3 July, Book Launch and Presentation of thenew translation edited by P. Mackridge, of TheFree Besieged and Other Poems by D. Solomos(The Hellenic Centre, Greece in Britain and TheHellenic Foundation for Culture)

11 October, The Revelation after Ioannis by I.G.Tsatsaris (EPISTOS Publications)

12 October, The Holy Mountain: A Journey in theShadow of Byzantium by W. Dalrymple (Anglo-Hellenic League)

20 October, Reading of Maria Nefeli byOdysseus Elytis including music, dance andmime (Theatre for Mankind)

Social Events

15 January, Vasilopita (Cypriot Estia of London)


21 January, Vasilopita (SEFL)

28 January, Dinner with Vasilopita (LondonHellenic Society)

15 February, Vasilopita (The Ionian Society)

2 March, Tsiknopempti Lunch (Lykion tonHellinidon)

4 March, Carnival Party for Children (YouthSection of the Lykion ton Hellinidon)

Other Events

5 February, Workshop of Greek Dances (The Lykion ton Hellinidon)

20-21 February, Byzantium 00 AD by TheatreLab Company (The Hellenic Centre andTheatre Lab)

25 March, Career Forum (Hellenic MedicalSociety)

30 May, Premiere of MANHOLE, Thedocumentary, a Circle Films production,initiated by A. Kyriakides (The Hellenic Centre)

21 October, Blue Horizons, to commemoratethe 25th anniversary from the death of thepoet N. Kavadias

23 December, Millennium Draw of TheHellenic Centre Lottery (The Hellenic Centre)

2001 Exhibitions

2-27 February, A Friends Room Exhibition,Echoes by E. Yannas (The Hellenic Centre)

27 February – 20 April, A Friends RoomExhibition, UL-Urban Landscape by C. Nikoleri(The Hellenic Centre)

25 April – 25 May, A Friends Room Exhibition,Ταξιδεύουν στο Αιγαίο τα όνειρά μας by R. Salti-Michael (The Hellenic Centre)

1-2 June, Cyprus Book Exhibition (Cypriot Estiaof London and the Cultural Services of theMinistry of Education of Cyprus)

5-28 June, A Friends Room Exhibition ofJewellery and Ceramics by M. Kulukundis(Jewellery) and C. Tolstoy (Ceramics)

16 November, Photograph With Us, Anexhibition/competition/auction ofphotographs by Friends and Members (TheHellenic Centre)

Concerts

13 February, Hellenic Concert Series, pianist A.Papastefanou (The Hellenic Centre, TheMichael Marks Charitable Trust and Bank ofCyprus UK)

5 March, Hellenic Concert Series, pianist G.Lazaridis and the Medici Quartet (The HellenicCentre, The Michael Marks Charitable Trustand Bank of Cyprus UK)

29 March, Concert and Talk (Ionian Society)

3 May, Hellenic Concert Series – The WallaceCollection, Programme includes works byClarke, Couperin, Arnold, Tavener,Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Jim Parker (TheHellenic Centre, The Michael Marks CharitableTrust and Bank of Cyprus UK)

31 May, Europa, Piano concert andimprovisation on video by the pianist-composer A. Stereopoulou

4 June, Hellenic Concert Series, Violin recital byClio Gould accompanied by Rolf Hind.Programme includes Stravinsky’s SuiteItalienne, Schoenberg’s Phantasie and Crumb’sNight Music (The Hellenic Centre, The MichaelMarks Charitable Trust and Bank of Cyprus UK)

20 September, Young Greek Masters Series, AnEvening of Music for Voice and Piano (TheHellenic Centre and Bank of Cyprus UK)

25 October, Young Greek Masters Series Pianorecital with M. Papamichael (The HellenicCentre and Bank of Cyprus UK)

3-4 November, Unplugged by the Greek singerDionysis Savvopoulos (The Hellenic Centre)

22 November, Oxford Philomusica at theHellenic Centre (The Hellenic Centre)

Lectures

Series of Seminars on Byzantium by J.Chrysostomides and J. Harris (The HellenicCentre)

25 January, Marina – A Princess in a ForeignLand (The London Hellenic Society)

27 February, Athens 2004 Olympic Games: FairPlay: An Ancient Principle, A New Approach by K. Panagopoulou (Greece in Britain)

7 March, Ritual versus Performance: The Future ofClassical Music by C. Hatzis (Greece in Britain)

23 March, Η Μητέρα στη Λογοτεχνία by L.Pavlou and poetry readings by D. Phyrillas(The Hellenic Centre)

25 March, School Review and Greek NationalCelebration (St Sophia Greek School)

26 April, Δυναμική Γυναίκα στο ΔημοτικόΤραγούδι by M. Coulton (The Hellenic Centre)

2 May, A Breakthrough in Investigating BloodPressure and Preventing Stroke by Prof. A.Nicolaides (Cypriot Estia of London)

9 May, Cyprus and the European Union inassociation with the Policy Discussion Forumof the University of London Postgraduate LawSociety by HE Mrs M.Y. Kleopa, Cyprus HighCommissioner

10 May, Ελένη ή ο Κανένας. R. Galanaki’s bookdiscussed by E. Yannakaki (The Hellenic Centre)

11 May, University of Cyprus and theEstablishments between the University and theCommunity of the United Kingdom by therector of the University of Cyprus, Prof. N.Papamichael (University of Cyprus)

14 May, The Gold of Macedon by Dr E. Tsigarida(Greek Archaeological Committee UK)

17 May, Modern Conversation of Ancient Sites inGreece by Prof. V. Lambrinoudakis, University ofAthens (London Hellenic Society)

21 May, Runciman Award 2001 (Anglo-Hellenic League)

21 May, Μικρά Αγγλία: I. Karystiani’s bookdiscussed by E. Yannakaki (The Hellenic Centre)

25 May, Hippocratic Medicine and ClassicalHomeopathy by Dr T. Vartholomeos(Association of General Practitioners of NatureMedicine)

7 June, Γιάντες: A. Mihalopoulou’s bookdiscussed by E. Yannakaki (The Hellenic Centre)

21 June, Ζιγκ-Ζαγκ στις νερατζιές: Ε.Sotiropoulou’s book discussed by E. Yannakaki(The Hellenic Centre)

5 October, Criticos Prize Award Ceremony(London Hellenic Society)

9 October, Alexandros Papadiamantis by DrC.N. Hadjipateras. Readings by KostasKastanas. Launching of the book Erotas staChania illustrated by D. Moraros andexhibition (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

17 October, The Real Crete, An Illustrated Lectureabout the British photographer John Donnat.Presentation of the book John Donnat,Photographs of Crete 1960 (The HellenicFoundation of Culture and the Anglo-HellenicLeague)

24 October, Graphology – The Interpretation ofHandwriting by Z. Tsatsos ( Lykion tonHellinidon)

29 October, Πελοπόννησος και Κύπρος by Dr K.Hadjistephanou, University of Cyprus, followedby traditional dances from the Peloponneseand Cyprus (Peloponnesian Association ofGreat Britain)

1 November, Monastic Revival on Mount Athosby Dr G. Speake (Macedonian Society of GreatBritain)

21 November, Byzantium in the Year 1000/1A.D.: The Eastern Roman Empire at the turn of theFirst Millennium by Prof P. Antonopoulos andDr C. Dendrinos (The Hellenic Centre)

26 November, The Cyprus EconomicEnvironment – Challenges and Opportunities byT Clerides, Minister for Finance, Cyprus (Bankof Cyprus UK and Cyprus British Chamber ofIndustry and Commerce)

Social Events


21 January, Vasilopita (Macedonian Society ofGreat Britain)

11 February, Carnival Party for Children (Lykionton Hellinidon)


26 February, Kathara Deftera Lunch(Fundraising Committee of The HellenicCentre))

28 February, Vasilopita (Ionian Society)

21 June, Annual Bon Voyage event (Lykion tonHellinidon)

5 November, Welcome coffee (Lykion tonHellinidon)

4 December Christmas Annual Bazaar (Lykionton Hellinidon)

10 December, Christmas Lunch (FundraisingCommittee of The Hellenic Centre))

Other Events

28 January, Macedonian Dance Workshopwith Y. Konstantinou (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

19-22 March, A Small Great Land – Apresentation of environmental and heritagefilms written and directed by L. Carras andproduced by ET1 (The Hellenic Centre and theCentre for Hellenic Studies, King’s College,London)

11 November, Greek Dance Workshop (Lykionton Hellinidon)



2002Exhibitions

4-30 January, A Friends Room exhibition ofpaintings by D. Karampatsou (The HellenicCentre)

1 February – 1 March, A Friends Roomexhibition of sculpture Genesis by A. Varriasand paintings by B. Cooper (The HellenicCentre)

4-29 March, A Friends Room exhibition withcontemporary watercolours with a classictheme by S. Kokkineli (The Hellenic Centre)

7-25 March, Treasured Offerings – The Legacy ofthe Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia,London. A commemorative celebration for the125th anniversary of the Greek Cathedral ofSaint Sophia (1877) (The Council of the GreekCathedral of Saint Sophia in co-operation withByzantine Museum, Athens)

4-26 April, A Friends Room exhibition of iconsby L. Miller Baker (The Hellenic Centre)

17 April – 17 May, A Friends Room Exhibitionof photographs Athens and Grecian Antiquities,1853-1854 by J. Robertson

29 April – 31 May, A retrospective exhibition ofpaintings by the Cypriot artist G. Vasiliou (TheHellenic Centre)

23-26 May, Enamelling Art and ContemporaryJewellery. Exhibition by two Cypriot artists ingold, silver and enamel (Cypriot Estia ofLondon)

6-28 June, A Friends Room Exhibition ofwatercolours and paintings of Greeklandscapes by D. Shutt (The Hellenic Centre)

10-27 September, A Friends Room Exhibitionof paintings Drawing from the Arhaic by C.Marquand (The Hellenic Centre)

3-25 October, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Traces of Time by G. Politis (TheHellenic Centre)

5-29 November, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings From the Stuff that Dreams are madeoff by M. Apostolidis (The Hellenic Centre)

3-20 December, A Friends Room Exhibition ofsculptures Stou Kyklou ta Girismata by V.Maryeti-Cawson (The Hellenic Centre)

3-20 December, A Friends Room Exhibition oficons Following a Sacred Tradition by A.Economou-Vlachou (The Hellenic Centre)

5-20 December, Portraits – Exhibition ofphotographs by Reno Wideson (The HellenicCentre)

Concerts

11 February, Magic Sounds in Pursuit ofExcellence, Keshet Elion Mastercourse 2002(Annual Benefit Concert)

28 February, Ιχνηλάτες της Παράδοσης,Traditional folk songs from Greece and Cyprus(Greek School of London with the support ofthe Education Office of the Embassy of Greeceand the Hellenic Tourism Organisation)

10 May, The Book of Memories, a Reflectionthrough Music into 20th Century Greek History(Hellenic College of London)

17 May, Mediterranean Crossroads at theQueens Elisabeth Hall with Alkinoos Ioannidesand Miltiades Papastamou (The HellenicCentre)

Lectures

20 February, Your Aura: The Importance of yourEnergy Fields in Physical, Emotional and MentalHealth by S. Xanthakou, Psychoanalytic HealthConsultant

25 February, Investigations by Prof. K.Nicolaides (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

21 March, Colonel William Leake on the IonianIslands by Prof. Wagstaff (Ionian Society)

11 April, Byzantine Peloponnese by Dr P.Hetherington (Peloponnesian Association of Great Britain)

18 April, Transfiguring Old Concepts by Prof. A. Delivorrias, Director of the Benaki Museum(The Hellenic Centre)

20 April, Loukis Akritas, Diaspora and Metropolisby M. Honeyball, MEP and Dr M. Roussou(Diaspora Centre)

21-22 May, Grecian Holiday – In celebration ofthe Golden Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth IIby Hugo Vickers (The Hellenic Centre)

27 May, Palaeopolis of Andros: The Silent Presentand the Vibrant Past by Prof. L. Palaiokrasas(Greek Archaeological Committee UK)

30 May, The Flame of Freedom: the Greek War ofIndependence by D. K. Brewer (Anglo-HellenicLeague)

13 June, In the Footsteps of Alexander the Greatand the Kallas Villages of Pakistan by M. Wood(Macedonian Society of Great Britain)

3 October, The Dove Fights Back: AssertiveWomen in Greek Folk Songs by M. Coulton (The Hellenic Centre)

17 October, Σχέσεις Κύπρου και Επτανήσουγύρω στο 1800 by N. Patapiou (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon, the Ionian Society and theCypriot Estia of London)

17 October, Modern Literary Epiphany inTwentieth-Century Greek Poetry by N. Klappaki(The Hellenic Centre)

23 October, The Contribution of the Greekshipping Fraternity in the Social, Cultural andNational Fields by S. Battis (London HellenicSociety)

25 October, The Archive of Penelope S Delta: A Testimony of Modern Greek History by A. Zannas, editor of Delta’s archive (TheHellenic Centre)

31 October, Andreas Embirikos: SurrealistGeography and Cosmopolitan Literature by M. Margaroni (The Hellenic Centre)

7 November, Sikelianos – Seferis: Aspects of aRelationship by A. Psoni (The Hellenic Centre)

14 November, Marginalisation, Characterisationand Language in the Novels of Yiannis Psycharisby G. Pateridou (The Hellenic Centre)

14 November, Travelogue in the ByzantineConstantinople by Ms C. Prokou, Historian ofthe Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople(London Hellenic Society)

28 November, The first Andrew David BiennialMemorial Lecture The Challenge of ManagingDiversity in Democratic Governance by H.E.Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former SecretaryGeneral of the Commonwealth (HellenicCommunity Trust)

3 December, Maria Callas by S. Galatopoulos(The Hellenic Centre)

Social Events

24 February, Vasilopita (Macedonian Society ofGreat Britain)

18 March, Kathara Deftera – A guided tour ofthe Saint Sophia exhibition by the Rt. Revd.Theodoritos, Bishop of Nazianzou, followed by‘nistisima’ (Fundraising Committee of TheHellenic Centre)

28 May, Summer Excursion to Canterbury(Lykion ton Hellinidon)

31 May, A Greek Evening with music(Fundraising Committee of The HellenicCentre)

6 November, Welcome-back Coffee (Lykionton Hellinidon)

22 November, A Greek Evening with music(Fundraising Committee of The HellenicCentre)

2 December, A music Evening (LondonHellenic Society)


10 December, Christmas Lunch (FundraisingCommittee of the Hellenic Centre)

Other Events

3 March, Dance Workshop, (Lykion tonHellinidon)

25 April, Attract and Repel – Workshops onhow to use your personal electromagneticenergy for communication, self-and other-healing, protection and success by SXanthakou, Health Psychologist andBioenergetics Specialist

17 June, Runciman Award 2002, Presentationof the Runciman Award 2002 (Anglo-HellenicLeague)

19 June, Log Books, George Seferis – Filmdirected by S. Haralambopoulos (The HellenicCentre)

24 November, Dance Workshop (Lykion tonHellinidon)

2003Exhibitions

16-31 January, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Colour Variations by G.Demetracopoulos (The Hellenic Centre)

4-28 February, A Friends Room Exhibition of paintings Explosion of Cyprus by L.Papanagiotou

5-28 February, Works on Paper by A. Fassianos(The Hellenic Centre)

6 – 28 March, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Hellenic Scenes and Images by R. Lavithis and K. Kotsiofides (The HellenicCentre)

4 April – 2 May, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings and mixed media Where the Eyes Can / Cannot See by C. Tomazos (The HellenicCentre)

8 – 30 May, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Colour Obsession by G. Printezis (The Hellenic Centre)

6 – 27 June, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Painting the Gods by C. Pickle (TheHellenic Centre)

12 March – 4 April, Ancient Palaikastro: Crete(The Hellenic Centre and British School atAthens) (The Hellenic Centre)

8 – 30 May, A Friends Room Exhibition ColourObsession by G. Printezis (The Hellenic Centre)

8 – 30 May, A Friends Room Exhibition ofphotographs Colours of Greece by C. Gautier(The Hellenic Centre)

6-27 June, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Painting the Gods by C. Pickles (TheHellenic Centre)

6-27 June, A Friends Room Exhibition ofwatercolours and screen prints Summers inGreece by S. Rust (The Hellenic Centre)

17-30 September, A Friends Room Exhibitionof Photographs Aegean Sensations by N.Panagakou (The Hellenic Centre)

9-31 October, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Λόλα, Πάρτα Όλα by E. Theofylaktou(The Hellenic Centre)

5 November, A Friends Room Exhibition oflightboxes of the World’s Major ContemporaryMuseums, White Cube by A. Potamianou (TheHellenic Centre)

15 – 29 November, Realism and Humour inContemporary Greek Painting – Exhibition fromVorres Museum of Contemporary Greek Artand Folk Art

3-22 December, A Friends Room ExhibitionFocus on Fabric by four new textile designers,A. Halil, E. Morchos, Ph. Papas and R. Zenonos(The Hellenic Centre)

Concerts

3 April, Piano and Cello Recital by EugeniaPapadimas and Asterios Pouftis. The HellenicCentre Spring Draw 2003 (The HellenicCentre)

13 December, Greek Orthodox EcclesiasticalMusic – A Recital with Kalofonades, ByzantineChoir from Athens (The Hellenic Centre)

Lectures

31 January, Greek Antiquites in the Second WorldWar (The Hellenic Centre)

1 February, ATHENS 2004 - A presentation inGreek by the Department of Greeks Abroad,Organising Committee for the Olympic GamesATHENS 2004 (The Hellenic Centre)

6 February, Nature in Greece: Myths and Realitiesby M. Apergis (London Hellenic Society)

12 February, Managing Anxiety, Gaining Peaceof Mind by V. Kleanthous (Lykion tonHellinidon)

20 February, Αποχαιρετώντας τη Δραχμή ...Λόγος περί Αρχαίων Νομισμάτων by M. KrikouGalani (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

25 February, Cypriot Ethnography Collections inBritish Museums by Dr E. Papademetriou (TheHellenic Centre and Ministry of Education andCulture, Cyprus)

11 March, Excavating Ancient Palaikastro by L.Hugh Sackett and Dr J A MacGillivray (TheHellenic Centre and British School at Athens)

8 May, Thrace: A Geographical and HistoricalSurvey. Hellenic Presence in Eastern and NorthernThrace, Natural and Historical Environment ofWestern Thrace: A seminar by various speakers(The Hellenic Centre and the Cultural andDevelopmental Centre of Thrace)

12 May, Researching Rebetiko by E. Emery (TheHellenic Centre, the Institute of RebetologyLondon and moosootoo.com)

29 May, A Commemoration of the 550thAnniversary of the Fall of Constantinople, 1453.(The Hellenic Centre, Byzantine Festival ofLondon and the Centre for Hellenic Studies,King’s College London)

30 May, Αλλεργική Ρινίτιδα: Ορισμός, Διάγνωση,Θεραπεία by Dr A. Rachmanidou (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

17 June, Nicholas Hammond and Greece byProf. R. Fowler (London Hellenic Society andthe University of Bristol)

2 October, The Balkan Wars Through News Reelsby F. Lambrinos (The Hellenic Centre)

13 October, The second Andrew DavidBiennial Memorial Lecture CorporateGovernance in the 21st Century by D. R. Keoughof Allen & Company Inc. (Hellenic CommunityTrust)

16 October, Through the Looking-Glass:Reflections on the Image of Cypriots by Prof. A. Tsakmakis (The Hellenic Centre and theHellenic Institute, Royal Holloway)

16 October, An Underwater PhotographyAdventure by C. Petrinos (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

18 October, Nikos Kazantzakis by G.Stassinakis, with video presentation followedby readings (Cretan Association of GreatBritain)

23 October, Greeks, Phoenicians andEteocypriots Ethnic Identity in the CypriotKingdoms by Prof. M. Iakovou (The HellenicCentre and the Hellenic Institute, RoyalHolloway)

28 October, Κωνσταντινου Πόλις by Mr A. Pavlides (Cypriot Estia of London)

6 November, Languages and Scripts in AncientCyprus by Prof. A. Panayotou-Triantafyllopoulou (The Hellenic Centre and the Hellenic Institute, Royal Holloway)

13 November, Religious Paintings in Byzantineand Post Byzantine Cyprus by Dr C. G.Chotzakoglou (The Hellenic Centre and the Hellenic Institute, Royal Holloway)

17 November, The “Vorres Museum”, A lifetimeAdventure by Mr I. Vorres (The Hellenic Centre)

19 November, Cavafy’s Poetry Annual MemorialLecture for C.N. Hadjipateras by Prof. P.Mackridge (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

20 November, Saint Neophytos the Recluse:Byzantine Hagiography in Twelfth CenturyCyprus by Dr G. Christodoulou (The HellenicCentre and the Hellenic Institute, RoyalHolloway)

27 November, Religion in Frankish Cyprus byProf. Ch. Schabel (The Hellenic Centre and the Hellenic Institute, Royal Holloway)

28 November, The Uknown Splendours ofButrint (Albania) – Ten Years of Excavations byButrint Foundation by Prof. R. Hodges (EuropaNostra)

4 December, Leonardo Dona: Memorie per leCose di Cipro, Από την Πόλη των Τεναγών στηΧερσόνησο της Καρπασίας by N. Patapiou (The Hellenic Centre and the Hellenic Institute,Royal Holloway)

11 December, Reflections on the PsychologicalImplications of Recent Political Events in Cyprusby Dr C. Galatariotou (The Hellenic Centre andthe Hellenic Institute, Royal Holloway)

Social Events

23 January, Vasilopita (London HellenicSociety)



7 February, Vasilopita (SEFL)

8 February, Carnival – Αποκριάτικο Γλέντι with moosootoo (The Hellenic Centre)


10 March, Kathara Deftera Lunch (FundraisingCommittee of The Hellenic Centre))

4 June, Annual Excursion (Lykion tonHellinidon)

16 September, Wine Testing for Members andFriends (The Hellenic Centre)

1 October, Exploring the Borough of Southwark,its Byways and Secrets. Guided walk(Fundraising Committee of the HellenicCentre)

24 October, A Greek evening with moosootoo(The Hellenic Centre)

29 October, Welcome Back Coffee (Lykion tonHellinidon)

3 December, Annual Christmas Bazaar (Lykionton Hellinidon)

Other Events

26 March, Film Night: The Time Moment wasSuspended, directed by Th. Lambropoulos and S. Haralampopoulos (The Hellenic Centre)

11 May, Dance Workshop – Dances fromRomylia (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

21 May, Paint With Us – An exhibition andauction of paintings by Members and Friends(Fundraising Committee of The HellenicCentre))

9 June, Runciman Award Ceremony (Anglo-Hellenic League)

1 July, Film Night: Crossing the Line directed by S. Heaven (The Hellenic Centre)

17 September, Book Club Meeting(The Hellenic Centre)

22 September, Cypriot Poetry Evening. Poemsof Dimitris Libertis in the Cypriot dialect(The Hellenic Centre)

3 November, Criticos Prize Award Ceremony(London Hellenic Society)

22 November, Papanikolaou Prize – AnnualBiomedical Competition (Hellenic MedicalSociety)

2004Exhibitions

8-30 January, A Friends Room Exhibition of paintings Zoe’s World – Zoe’s People by Zoe Kakolyris (The Hellenic Centre)

23-25 January, Painting Competition 4 to 18sOlympic Games – Athens 2004 Exhibition ofpaintings by students of Greek Schools inLondon accompanied by a series of activitiesfor children: Karagiozis performance, Disco,Magicians Face Painting, Circus skills (TheHellenic Centre)

4 March – 8 April, A Friends Room exhibitionof paintings Four Touches by A. Eftsathiou (The Hellenic Centre)

29 March – 30 April, A Friends Roomexhibition of ceramics, collages, mixedmaterials and constructed reliefs by A. Zacharia (The Hellenic Centre)



4-30 May, Colours of Medieval Cyprus – Aspectsof Daily Life 1191-1571. An exhibition ofmedieval glazed pottery, jewellery, rare maps,books and other objects to celebrate theaccession of Cyprus in the EU (The CyprusMinistry of Education and The Hellenic Centre)

7-28 May, A Friends Room exhibition ofpaintings Epestrefe by S. Constantinou –Gonios (The Hellenic Centre)

3-22 June, A Friends Room exhibition ofphotographs Shorelines by D. Pote (TheHellenic Centre)

29 June – 31 July, Periplous, An exhibition ofphotographs through the lens of eightMagnum photographers (HellenicFoundation, Greece in Britain)

1-15 September, A Friends Room exhibition ofphotographs The Olympic Effect (The HellenicCentre)

16 September – 26 October, A Friends Roomexhibition of drawings Theogonies by M.Hodson (The Hellenic Centre)

25-27 September, Exhibition of Sculptures byG. Kyriakou (The Hellenic Centre and Gallery K)

29 October – 26 November, A Friends Roomexhibition of photographs Moments in Greeceby Y. Kordakis (The Hellenic Centre)

29 November – 17 December, A Friends Roomexhibition of paintings and jewellery Stonesand Colours by K. Dracoulis, D. Krinos and M. Kulukundis (The Hellenic Centre)

Concerts

23 January, Violin Recital by A. Chaniotis (The Hellenic Centre)

1 March, Cello and Piano Recital by A. Pouftisand L. Kapodini (The Hellenic Centre)

13 March, The Pontic Lyra – From Tradition toInvention, Talk and recital by M. and K.Tsahourides (The Hellenic Centre)

23 March, England: A Travel Journey by E.Papadimas (International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis)

16 October, Cello and Piano recital by Ch.Grimpas and V. Yannoula and educationalworkshop (The Hellenic Centre)

19 October, Greek Folk Music EducationalWorkshop for pupils by Plastic Chairs (TheHellenic Centre)

24 November, Cello and Piano recital by P. Cavalho and A. Quartermain (The HellenicCentre)

1 December, A thousand years of Christmas withsoprano Sally Bradshaw (The Hellenic Centre)

Lectures

29 January, The Kouros of the Sacred Gate: NewFinds of Archaic Marble Sculpture in theKerameikos, Athens by Prof. W. Niemeir (Greek Archaeological Committee UK)

3 February, Feast of Memories by E.M.Kulukundis (London Hellenic Society)

25 February, Women in Byzantium - An Eveningof Words and Music (Greece in Britain)

10 March, Kassiani and Byzantine Hymnody byProf. R. Stichel (Greece in Britain and ByzantineFestival in London)

17 March, 1204: The Sacking of Byzantium - AnEvening of Words and Music (Greece in Britainand Byzantine Festival and King’s College)

18 March, The Duchesse de Plaisance in Fact and Fiction by Dr G. Vassiadis (London HellenicSociety)

23 March, Theatre in Ancient Greece, A Colloquium (The Hellenic Centre andUniversity College London)

24 May, Nicolas Georgiadis – Paintings, StateDesign 1955-2001 by E. Georgiadis (Lykion tonHellinidon)

2 June, Runciman Award Prize Ceremony(Anglo Hellenic League)

23 September, Conserving the Cultural Heritageand Monuments of Poland: The Challenge for the Future by Prof. J. Purchla (Europa Nostra)

20 October, ActionAid Hellas – Guest speakerA. Mitsotakis-Gourdain and E. Thompson

28 October, Hippocratic Oration 2004(Hellenic Medical Society)

16 November, Discover Greece and Cyprus, An Evening in Mani by Dr P. Greenhalgh, Prof. E. Eliopoulos and Prof. R. Beaton (The Hellenic Centre)

25 November, 25 Years of the A G LeventisFoundation, Activities and Services to Hellenismby A.P. Leventis (Cypriot Estia of London)

30 November, Literature and Performance inAncient Greece – A Colloquium (The HellenicCentre and the University College London)

9 December, The Artistrty of Erotokritos by Dr D. Holton (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

Social Events


17-18 January, Αιώνες μακριά από την Αλάσκα(Theatre Lab Company)

27 January, Vasilopita (London HellenicSociety)

30 January, Vasilopita (Macedonian Society of GB)

31 January, Vasilolpita (SEFL)

1 February, Black and White Masked Party(Fundraising Committee of the HellenicCentre)


23 February, Kathara Deftera Lunch(Fundraising Committee The Hellenic Centre)

5 June, A Greek evening with moosootoo(The Hellenic Centre)

14 October, An evening with Ionian Kantadesand dinner (Ionian Society)

20 November, A Greek evening with PlasticChairs(The Hellenic Centre)

7 December, 10th Anniversary Celebrations of the Hellenic Centre

The Hellenic Centre monthly Bar lateopenings

Other Events

24-27 June, 2004 Hellas Olympics: A series ofevents to celebrate the return of OlympicGames to their homeland. The events includean exhibition The Olympic Effect, adocumentary In search of Greece, book fair,lectures, performance of Greek folk dances(The Hellenic Centre)

20 June, Celebration of the Olympic Games(Greek School of London)

8 July, Evoking Evia, Launch of J. Mole’s It’s all Greek to me (Nicolas Brealey Publishing)

25-27 September, Theogonies – Seven solodances by M. Hodson, representing iconicwomen from history and mythology inspiredby the sculptures of G. Kyriakou (The HellenicCentre and Gallery K)

7 October, Criticos Prize Award Ceremony(London Hellenic Society)


The Hellenic Centre Monthly Book ClubMeetings

2005Exhibitions

10 January – 3 February, A Friends Roomexhibition of paintings and pastels Andros,Island of Natural Springs by C. White (TheHellenic Centre)

7 February – 3 March, A Friends Roomexhibition of paintings New Work from Cyprusby N. Malone (The Hellenic Centre)

7-8 February, Visualising the HistoricalLandscape Through Archaeology - Theexcavations of the British School at Athens inLaconia (The Hellenic Centre and BritishSchool at Athens)

7-31 March, A Friends Room exhibition ofpaintings Prosopa by C. Plessas (The HellenicCentre)

4-27 April, A Friends Room Exhibition offretwork with pyrography, pastels, airbrush,acrylic and mixed media Landscapes andChurches of Cyprus by D. J. Coe (The HellenicCentre)

3-5 May, A Friends Room Exhibition Foto-Empnefsi curated by S. Konstantopoulou(Union of Greek Students in London (SEFL))

6-19 May, Circles A Friends Room Exhibition of mixed material by S. Petropoulou (The Hellenic Centre)

1 June – 1 July, A Friends Room Exhibition of paintings by M. G. Grogoras (The HellenicCentre)

4–29 July, A Friends Room exhibition ofphotographs The Secret Life of Fruits andVegetables by Ch. Chatziioannou (The HellenicCentre)

14 -27 September, A Friends Room exhibitionof paintings The Light of Memory:Constantinople by M. Dessylla (The HellenicCentre)

28 September – 21 October, Somatopia:Mapping Sites, Siting Bodies – Contemporaryart from Cyprus (Cultural Services of theMinistry of Education and Culture, Cyprus)

29 September – 12 October, A Friends Roomexhibition of paintings A Walk Through Plakaby P. McColl (The Hellenic Centre)

14 October – 10 November, A Friends Roomexhibition of paintings Work Rest Play by M. MacDonald (The Hellenic Centre)

25 October, An exhibition on the history,culture and nature of Cyprus as seen throughthe eyes of the children (Cultural Services andthe Education Department, Ministry ofEducation and Culture, Cyprus in associationwith the Cyprus Educational Mission)

12 November – 14 November, Visualising theHistorical Landscape through Archaeology: An Exhibition on the Excavations of the BritishSchool at Athens in Laconia (The HellenicCentre and British School at Athens)

14-30 November, A Friends Room Exhibition oficons The Road Less Travelled by M. Galovic (TheHellenic Centre)

Concerts

19 February, Η Μάντρα του Αττίκ - An event ofwords and music dedicated to Attik of the 30s and 40s with D. Nahmia (piano), M. Kannelopoulou (soprano), V. Tselepidis(baritone) (The Hellenic Centre)

23 February, Violin, Cello and Piano Recital with Atlas Trio (T. Hankey - violin, S. Dubost-Hautefeuille – cello, E. Nalimova – piano)(The Hellenic Centre)

6 May, Singing Recital with E. Dimitrakopoulou(soprano) and L. Karpodini (piano) (TheHellenic Centre)

15 May, Archilochos’ Fragments - An evening ofcontemporary Greek music inspired by ancientGreece and its culture (The Hellenic Centreand the Centre for Hellenic Studies, King’sCollege London and Sponsored by Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation)

13 July, The Music of South America - An eventdedicated to Astor Piazzolla and the Tango (The Hellenic Centre)

16 September, Heliconian Muses – A musicperformance of works composed by A.Stereopoulou (The Hellenic Centre)

12 November, Recital for the 80 years from theBirth of Mikis Theodorakis with A. Mavroudakis(piano), R. Porter (cello), N. Tsoukalas (bass), V. Pakitzis (piano) (The Hellenic Centre)

Lectures

3 February, Artists and Patrons in VenetianDominated Crete, 1400-1700 AD by Dr A.Lymberopoulou (London Hellenic Society)

7 February, Sparta and its SurroundingSettlements: A Century of Reassessment by Prof. G. Shipley (The Hellenic Centre and BritishSchool at Athens)

10 February, George Seferis: The Voice of Humanityin the 20th Century - The third C. N. HadjipaterasAnnual Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. R.Beaton (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

17 February, The Naturalist in Chios by M. Taylor(The Hellenic Centre and Lykion tonHellinidon)

10 March, Alexander the Great: Hero of Stage and Screen? by Prof. P. Cartledge (MacedonianSociety of Great Britain)

17 March, The European Profile of ByzantineCyprus by Prof. E. Chrysos (The Hellenic Centreand The Hellenic Institute, Royal Holloway,University of London)

11 May, In Search of Myths and Heroes by M. Wood (Macedonian Society of Great Britain)

12 May, Alexander Fleming, Penicillin and Greeceby K. Brown (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon andHellenic Medical Society)

19 May, Greek Migrations: Phanariot, Chian andother Families and the Secrets of their Success byCh. Long (London Hellenic Society)

7 October, The International Space Station by Dr V. Polychronopoulos (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

14 October, Charity Lunch and Lecture by Prof. K. Nicolaides in support of children withleukaemia and other diseases (The HellenicCentre)

3 November, Deciphering the Icons: TheSymbolic Nature and Technique of ByzantineReligious Images by A. Valsamaki

10 November, An Illustrated Lecture in Greekwith readings of Aristotelis Valaoritis poetry(Ionian Society and Peloponnesian Associationof Great Britain)

11 November, Sparta and its SurroundingSettlements: A Century of Reassessment by Prof. G. Shipley, University of Leicester (TheHellenic Centre and British School at Athens)

27 November, Iannis Xenakis – A Celebration ofthe life and work of the Greek Composer andArchitect by N. Matrosian

5 December, Archilochos’ Fragments by Prof. Ch. Carey (The Hellenic Centre)

Social Events

14 January, Vasilopitta (Hellenic MedicalSociety of Great Britain)

16 January, Vasilopitta (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

21 January , Vasilopitta (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

22 January, Vasilopitta (Macedonian Society of Great Britain)

27 January, Vasilopitta (London HellenicSociety)

28 January, Vasilopitta (Union of Greekstudents in London (SEFL))

6 February, Sunday Lunch and Family Quiz(Fundraising Committee of the HellenicCentre)

27 February, Dance Workshop (Lykion tonHellinidon)

14 March, Kathara Deftera Lunch (The HellenicCentre)

19 March, Career Day (Union of Greek Studentsin London (SEFL))

10 April, Dances from Macedonia - A danceworkshop with Ch. Papacostas (Lykion tonHellinidon)

7 June, Bon Voyage Coffee (Lykion tonHellinidon)

16 June, Summer Excursion (Lykion tonHellinidon)

1 October, Greek Music and screening of An Underground World by E. Petropoulos (The Hellenic Centre)

2 October, Day trip to Longleat House andSafari Park (Macedonian Society of GreatBritain)

15 October, Afternoon Tea at the HellenicCentre (The Hellenic Centre)

29 October, Annual Cheese and Wine Party forSt. Demetrius’ Day, Patron Saint of Thessaloniki(Macedonian Society of Great Britain)

10 November, Guided Tour around LegalLondon (Fundraising Committee of TheHellenic Centre)

4 December, Christmas Lunch (FundraisingCommittee of The Hellenic Centre)


The Hellenic Centre monthly Bar late openings

Other Events

9 February, Eat, Drink and Get Married Launch of E. Makis’ book (The Hellenic Centre andTransworld Publishers)

24 February, Byzantine Festival in London – A series of events (The Byzantine Festival inLondon)

2 June, Runciman Award Prize Ceremony(Anglo-Hellenic League)

21 June, Workshop: How a Book is Made – Aneducational activity for primary school childrenwith Aliki

2 July, A Greek Evening with Plastic Chairs

12 November, Greek and other ethnic MusicWorkshop for Primary and Secondary Schoolpupils (The Hellenic Centre)

19 November, 20th Anniversary CelebratoryConference – A one-day conference incelebration of the 20 years of the HellenicMedical Society (Hellenic Medical Society)

20 November, Dance Workshop ((Lykion tonHellinidon)

25 November, Papanikolaou Prize. The AnnualResearch Competition (Hellenic MedicalSociety)

The Hellenic Centre Drama Club Workshops

The Hellenic Centre monthly Book ClubMeetings

2006Exhibitions

10-27 January, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings by Paschalis (The Hellenic Centre)

1-24 February, A Friends Room Exhibition oflithographs and paintings Peristeriones –Dovecotes of the Cyclades Islands by T. Bennett(The Hellenic Centre)

1-31 March, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Colours of Cyprus by Ch. Georgiou(The Hellenic Centre)

4 April, A Friends Room Exhibition Collagesby M. Xyda (The Hellenic Centre)

3 May-2June, A Friends Room ExhibitionPeloponnesian Perspectives – Paintings from Lifeand Imagination by A. Williams (The HellenicCentre)

6-30 June, A Friends Room Exhibition ofdrawings, photographs and digital mediaDislocations by N. Charogianni and E. Mikelides(The Hellenic Centre)

3-28 July, A Friends Room Exhibition Visions ofIthaca by J. Cochrane and A. Kazantzis (TheHellenic Centre)

5-28 September, A Friends Room Exhibition of paintings Aegean Light and Shade by C. Allaz-Vourou (The Hellenic Centre)

21-24 September, Greek Artists – Anexhibition of paintings by Gallerie Lefakis of Athens

3-28 October, A Friends Room Exhibition ofphotographs Land of Icarus by E. Webb (TheHellenic Centre)

13 October – 16 November, Greek Embroidery17th to 19th Century from collections of theVictoria & Albert Museum and the BenakiMuseum (The Hellenic Centre and Lykion tonHellinidon)

1-23 November, A Friends Room Exhibition ofsilver print and colour print Land of Desire byM. Lyberi (The Hellenic Centre)

Concerts

10 – 11 March, Myths and Music from theCypriot Poetry of 11th and 16th century by M. Christodoulides (Cyprus High Commission)

25 March, Renee Reznek, Piano Recital inmemory of Susan Bradshow



31 March-1 April, Ταξίδια στον Κόσμο για τηνΤεχνη και τον Πολιτισμό by M. Plessas (CyprusHigh Commission)

6 May, Piano Recital with L. Karpodini (TheHellenic Centre)

18 May, With the Star’s Lamp. An evening ofmusic and poetry in Greek dedicated to theNobelist Odysseus Elytis (London HellenicSociety)

25 September, Concert with the Parisianensemble Pyxis – World premiere of work bycomposer C. Stylianou (Ministry of Educationand Culture, Cyprus)

15 November, Mozart and Shostakovich withTettix Ensemble (The Hellenic Centre)

27-28 November, Me Dichos Aniktari by I. Koulouras and P. Constantopoulou (CyprusHigh Commission)

Lectures

26 January, Thoughts on the Writings by theHierarchs and the Greek Language by Dr N. Panayiotou (Cypriot Estia of London)

9 February, New Perspectives on MacedonianPainting by Prof. Olga Palagia (GreekArchaeological Committee)

22 February, C.N. Hadjipateras AnnualMemorial Lecture: G. Theotokas, Europe and the Generation of the Thirties by Prof. D. Tziovas(Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

27 February, Greek Antiquities at the Louvre byDr A. Kaufman-Samara, Department of Greek,Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, LouvreMuseum (The Hellenic Centre)

8 March, The Christian Heritage of Turkey by Dr E. Hunter (Cypriot Estia of London)

16 March, Relations Between Turkey and Greeceby Prof. T. Veremis (London Hellenic Society)

23 May, The Runciman Award (The AngloHellenic League)

6 July, Cinema in Post War Thessaloniki, The Taleof a City by Dr Z. Chatzistavrou, MacedonianMuseum of Contemporary Art, followed bythe film projection by Christos Nikoleris (TheHellenic Centre and The Macedonian Societyof Great Britain)

15 September, Kazantzakis and Poetry by G. Stassinakis, President of the InternationalSociety of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis(International Society of Friends of NikosKazantzakis)

27 September, Tsertsetis, Solicitor toKolokotronis by K. Kavadas (Ionian Society)

13 October, Ελληνική Κεντητικη by T. Ioannou-Yiannara (The Hellenic Centre)

1 November, An Introduction to Greek IslandEmbroidery for the Non-Specialist by J. Wearden(The Hellenic Centre)

30 November, The third Andrew DavidBiennial Memorial Lecture Diplomacy andNegotiation post 9/11 by Ambassador S. W. Bosworth (Hellenic Community Trust)

Social Events

15 January, Vasilopita Lunch (Cypriot Estia ofLondon)

18 January, Vasilopita and Bar late opening(The Hellenic Centre)

19 January, 40th Anniversary, Celebration andVasilopita evening (Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)


20 January, Vasilopita (Hellenic MedicalSociety)

18 February, A Greek Evening with music,Greek Food and Rebetika, Folk and Popularsongs (The Hellenic Centre)

23 February, Tsiknopempti Dinner (Lykion tonHellinidon)

6 March, Kathara Deftera Lunch. A traditionallunch to celebrate the beginning of Lent withGreek music (The Hellenic Centre)

10 April, Dinner by Hellenic BankersAssociation. Guest speaker Mr. Petros Doukas,Greek Deputy Minister of Finance andEconomy (Hellenic Bankers Association)

4 May, Easter Celebration at the HellenicCentre Bar late opening

20 May, Eurovision Song Contest Screening(The Hellenic Centre)

24 May, Summer Excursion (Lykion tonHellinidon)

12 June, Guided Tour to Greenwich(Fundraising Committee of The HellenicCentre)

24 June, Greek Jazz evening with Greeksaxophonist D. Vassilakis and his ensemble(The Hellenic Centre)

23 September, A Greek Evening with music,Greek food and rebetika, folk and popularsongs (The Hellenic Centre)

18 October, Coffee Morning (Lykion tonHellinidon)

27 October, Annual cheese and wine party forSt Demetrius’s Day, Patron Saint of Thessaloniki(Macedonian Society of Great Britain)

3 December, Murder Mystery Christmas Lunch(Fundraising Committee of The HellenicCentre)


10 December, Family Christmas Lunch (Lykionton Hellinidon)


Other Events

16 February, Performing Prometheus – TheDramatic Interpreter. A new media project byC. Prossylis featuring a talk by Prof E. Spinelli(The Hellenic Centre)

4 March, Pegasus and Mendios, A story tellingpuppet workshop with music for children upto 12 (The Hellenic Centre)

12 March, Dance Workshop (Lykion tonHellinidon)

21 March, An evening of Modern GreekPoetry, organised by The Hellenic Centre andthe Greek Literary Magazine Delear, with A. Chasandra and Y. Antiochou on theoccasion of International Day of Poetry (TheHellenic Centre)

24 March, Kathryn Hunter’s Workshop foraspiring actors and directors (The HellenicCentre)

28 March, Atopos at Works: An InterestingCrossover in Past and Future, Art and Fashionby V. Zidianakis (The Hellenic Centre)

10 May, The British and the Hellenes, Strugglesfor Mastery in the Eastern Mediterranean 1850-1960. Launch of a book by Prof. R. Holland andDr D. Markides. (Cyprus High Commission)

25 May, Sweet Land... Launch of the volume oflectures on the History and Culture of Cyprus,which took place at the Hellenic Centre inAutumn 2003. Address by The Cyprus HighCommissioner, Mr. Petros Eftychiou (TheHellenic Centre and The Hellenic InstituteRoyal Holloway, University of London)

2 June, UK Launch of Dance Cyprus

16 June, Film Night – Under the Stars directedby Ch. Georgiou (Cyprus High Commission)

23 June, The unique Characters of Greek Tragedy– A theatre and music workshop for childrenwith E. Michailou – Vassilakis and D. Vassilakis(The Hellenic Centre)

28 June, Film Night – The Last Kerchief Maker ofCyprus and the Roots of Cyprus Wine directedby Paschalis Papapetrou (Cyprus HighCommission)

3 July, Film Night – Kalabush directed by A. Florides (Cyprus High Commission)

7 July, Films Night - The Magic of Cyprusdirected by A. Roditis and By The Handdirected by P. Papapetrou (Cyprus HighCommission)

2 August, Children’s Fun Day – An event forchildren of all ages (The Hellenic Centre)

22 September, Film Night – Bar directed by A. Danezi-Knudsen (Cyprus High Commission)

16 October, Films Night – Eleni’s Olives directedby Y. Americanou and The Other Artemis by K. Tofarides (Cyprus High Commission)

4 November, The Island of No Cats – A storytelling puppet show for children up to 12years old, adapted by Sandis Productions fromEugene Trivizas book (The Hellenic Centre)

6 November, Films Night – Espresso by A. Florides and No Man’s Land directed byKyriakos Tofarides (Cyprus High Commission)

26 November, Boxes, Books and Fabrics – Atheatre workshop with A. Revi, Theatre Lab onthe creation of a performance throughobjects and a showcase (The Hellenic Centre)


2007Exhibitions

16 January – 8 February, A Friends RoomExhibition of paintings Shadows by M.Veriopoulos (The Hellenic Centre)

12 February – 2 March, A Friends RoomExhibition of paintings and drawingsReflections by K. Hadjiilias (The Hellenic Centre)

2 March, De-Liberation: Modern Art – Exhibitionby A. Constantinou (Cyprus High Commission)

2-12 April, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings by A. Kazantzis and J. Cochrane (The Hellenic Centre)

1-31 May, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Sunny Landscapes by A. Gregora(The Hellenic Centre)

5-28 June, Exhibition of paintings by C.Kerestetzis (Marfin Laiki Bank)

10-26 July, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings and photographs by E. Nicolla and by R. Casado (The Hellenic Centre)

1-26 October, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Chromoscopia by PindarosMichaelides (The Hellenic Centre and EteriaEllinon Epistimonon)

29 October-16 November, A Friends RoomExhibition of Jewellery by M. Kulukundis (TheHellenic Centre)

7-10 November An exhibition of paintingsMyths and Nature by M. Plant, R. Lavithis and I. Lembesis (EPISTEME)

Concerts

2 February, Oxford Philomusica (The HellenicCentre and the Cyprus High Commission)

22 February, Song recital by Juliet Demetriadesand Andrew Law (The Hellenic Centre)

13-14 March, De-Liberation – Concert ofmodern music featuring works of Awardwinning composer Evis Sammoutis (CyprusHigh Commission)

23 April, Recital of Laika, Rembetika andSmyrneika songs, performed by students of St. George’s Lyceum, Larnaca, Cyprus (TheHellenic Centre)

1 June, Diaspora and the Mass Media,Transnational Cypriot Communities – A songrecital by E. Georgiou, University of Leeds(Cyprus High Commission)

22 June, A Glimpse of Japan - A musicaljourney presented by the PANDORAEnsemble, featuring works inspired byJapanese art and tradition (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

10 October, From National School to Modernity- A Homage to Nikos Skalkottas and his Legacy Acontemporary music concert for piano solo byDr E. Mantzourani (The Hellenic Centre)

17 November, Nena Venetsanou in ΜουσώνΔώρα: Πανόραμα Ελληνικού Τραγουδιού απότην Αρχαιότητα μέχρι Σήμερα - accompaniedby S. Agianniotis, classical guitar and V. Gheka,mandolin (The Hellenic Centre, Cypriot Estia ofLondon, Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon, HellenicFoundation and Macedonian Society of GreatBritain, supported by the General Secretariatof Greeks Abroad)

Lectures

17 February, Research in Translation Studies:Greek Perspectives (Hellenic Association ofTranslators and Interpreters and the Universityof Surrey)

23 February, Cavafy and English Poetry, What HeTook And What He Gave Back – The fifth Dr C.N. Hadjipateras Annual Memorial Lecturedelivered by Dr D. Ricks (Eteria EllinonEpistimonon)

27 February, Helen of Troy by B. Hughes (The Hellenic Centre)

28 February, Mediterranean Monk Seal, TheSymbol Of The Mediterranean Sea (MoM, The Hellenic Society for the Study andProtection of the Mediterranean Monk Seal)

15 March, The Population Exchange of 1922 -Did Venizelos Have a Choice? by B. Clark (The London Hellenic Society)

10 May, The Callas Legacy by H. Mathiopoulos(The Hellenic Centre)

16 May, Dionysios Solomos, National Poet orInternational Bet? by P. Mackridge (TheHellenic Centre)

17 May, An Audience with Galen. A symposiumchaired by Prof. P. Cartledge, University ofCambridge (Hellenic Medical Society)

22 May, Holding Hands by M. Kanaroglou onchildren in the Lavrion Refugee ReceptionCentre. The first in a series of events onvoluntary aid work by The Hellenic Centre’sMembers and Friends (The Hellenic Centre)

1 June, Diaspora and the Mass Media,Transnational Cypriot Communities by Dr M. Georgiou, University of Leeds (CyprusHigh Commission)

7 June, UGANDA - Making a Real Difference by J. Caroussis; the second in a series of events onvoluntary/aid work by Hellenic CentreMembers and Friends (The Hellenic Centre)

1 October, War of the Worlds by M. Wood onhis journey into northern Iraq to locate for thefirst time the site of Gaugamela (MacedonianSociety of Great Britain)

4 October, The Heart Doctors by E. Sotiriou andG. Lyra; the third in a series of events onvoluntary/aid work by Hellenic CentreMembers and Friends (The Hellenic Centre)

16 October, Emmanuel Roidis – His Life and his Works by C. Kitromilides. Readings by C. Kavadas (Ionian Society and the AcademySocial Club)

19 October, Hippocratic Oration Lecture byProf. F. Kafatos (Hellenic Medical Society)

23 October, Nikos Kazantzakis (Ionian Societyand ETHOL))

5 November, Η Ιστορία της Χαρτογραφίας μεΟρίζοντα τον Χερσαίο και Νησιωτικό ΕλληνικόΧώρο by A. Scutari, curator of Sylvia IoannouCollection of Maps (The Hellenic Centre)

22 November, Lafcadios Hearn, The Greek Poetof Japan by N. Sofianos (London HellenicSociety)

27 November, Guest Dinner with Mr TakisArapoglou, Chairman and CEO of the NationalBank of Greece (The Hellenic Centre and theHellenic Bankers Association)

5 December, Από το Άσυλο στην Κοινότητα: ΗEμπειρία της μη Kερδοσκοπικής ΕταιρείαςKαλειδοσκόπιο by M. Fafalios-Dragonas; thefourth in a series of events on voluntary/aidwork by Hellenic Centre Members and Friends(The Hellenic Centre)

10 December, Konstantinos Karamanlis – 100Years from his Birth - An event with prominentspeakers, video presentation andphotographic exhibition (The Hellenic Centreand the Konstantinos G. KaramanlisFoundation)

Social Events

12 January, Vasilopita (The Hellenic MedicalSociety)

16 January, Vasilopita and Hellenic Centre Barlate opening


24 January, Vasilopita (Union of GreekStudents in London)

7 February, Tsiknopempti Dinner (Lykion tonHellinidon)

17 February, Greek Carnival Party with DJ ParisTsoulfas (The Hellenic Centre)

19 February, Kathara Deftera Lunch – Atraditional vegetarian lunch to celebrate thebeginning of Lent (The Hellenic Centre)

26 March, Celebration (PeloponnesianAssociation of Great Britain)

12 April, Easter Celebration at the HellenicCentre Bar late opening

7 June, Guided Tour to Hampton Court(Fundraising Committee of The HellenicCentre)

9 June, A Greek Evening with Plastic Chairs(The Hellenic Centre)

21 June, Morning Coffee (Lykion tonHellinidon)

10 October, Get Together (Lykion tonHellinidon)

25 November, The Hellenic Centre AnnualFamily Lunch with karaoke (FundraisingCommittee of the Hellenic Centre)



Other Events

30 May, Γλώσσα από Μάρμαρο – Presentationof Iphigenia Theodorou’s book (The HellenicCentre)

7 June, Runciman Award Ceremony (Anglo-Hellenic League)

12 June, Film Night – Ecstasy by Ch. Prossylis(The Hellenic Centre)

16 June, Kyttaro Visual Art by S. Panagiotakis(The Hellenic Centre)

17 June, Marylebone Summer Fayre

8 July, Tango Argentino – A workshop with K. Tommasi (The Hellenic Centre)

23 September, Curious Carla and the Problem of Knowledge - A show followed by workshopusing original puppets, music and audienceparticipation to introduce children tophilosophical questions, produced by SandisProductions (The Hellenic Centre)

23 September, Tangos by Astor Piazzollaperformed by Fugata (The Hellenic Centre)

20-22 October, An Evening with IacovosKampanelis by ETHOL (The Hellenic Centreand the London Hellenic Theatre)

26 October, St Demetrius Day Celebration –Patron Saint of Thessaloniki (MacedonianSociety of Great Britain)

7 November, Book Presentation – A Lifetime inCypriot Archaeology, The Memoirs of VassosKarageorgis by Prof. V. Karageorgis and Kypris:The Aphrodite of Cyprus by J. Karageorgis(Cyprus High Commission)

16 November, Papanikolaou Research Prize2007 (Hellenic Medical Society)


2008Exhibitions

17 January, Exhibition of Paintings depictingPeloponnese and donated by artist J. C. Barton(Peloponnesian Society of Great Britain)

21 January – 8 February, A Friends RoomExhibition of works Black and White by E.Yannoulas (The Hellenic Centre)

11-27 February, A Friends Room Exhibition of works King Mino’s Lilies by S. Alexakis (TheHellenic Centre)

3 March – 4 April, A Friends Room Exhibitionof works Evidence, by D. Katsiaficas (TheHellenic Centre)



8-24 April, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings In Theseus’ Footsteps: An Englishman’sOdyssey by A. Bartlett (1918-2004) (TheHellenic Centre)

7-30 May, A Friends Room Exhibition Exhibitionof Five Colourists by Ch. Georgiou, L. Cohen, E.Fine, D. Glanfield and H. Spearman (TheHellenic Centre)

13-15 May, A photographic exhibition ChangingChina: in the Year of the Cultural Exchangebetween Greece and China by S. Gripari

2-27 June, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Exhibition of Six Artists by V. Conrich,R. Crowley, J. Furst, E. Peters, J. Sheldon, S. Starr (The Hellenic Centre)

7-25 July, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Coastlines by V. Pafilis (The HellenicCentre)

9-26 September, A Friends Room Exhibition of paintings Colours and Hues by G.Demetracopoulos (The Hellenic Centre)

6-31 October, A Friends Room Exhibition oforiginal prints Antiquity and Myth by P.Hillstead, K. Hunter and N. Minogue (TheHellenic Centre)

5-27 November, A Friends Room Exhibition ofpaintings Inner Thoughts by Zanna (TheHellenic Centre)

Concerts

1-2 February, Greek Cypriot Traditional andContemporary Music by G. Kalogirou, P.Thomas and their orchestra (Cyprus HighCommission)

11 April, Tango Night A recital of music by AstorPiazzolla and others (including MikisTheodorakis). Performed and organised byTangissimo

19 April, An Evening of Classical Musicdedicated to Constantinos Leventis: 70 Yearsfrom his Birth with Oxford Philomusica (TheHellenic Centre and Oxford Philomusica)

28 April, Cello and Piano Recital includingworks by Brahms, Franck and Chopin with A. Pouftis (cello) and T. Athaniti (piano) (TheHellenic Centre)

7 June, Crossroads: Songs from Greece, Brazil,Argentine, Portugal, Italy and Cyprus with V.Stavrou, M. Takoushis (piano) and L. Moumtzis(double bass, guitar) (The Hellenic Centre)

18 June, Psyche and Soma A concert of folkmusic from Pontos and Epirus by K. and M. Tsahourides (The Hellenic Centre)

6 October, A Night at the Opera with K. Mina, A. Legge and J. Edward

Lectures

15 January, The Contribution of St JohnChrysostomos in the Formation of the DivineWorship in the Orthodox Church by the VeryReverend Ephraim Lass (Archdiocese ofThyateira and Great Britain)

18 February, The Byzantine Research Fund:Encounter of British Arts and Crafts Architects inByzantium by Prof. R. Cormack and Exhibition ofreproductions of architectural drawings andphotographs of Byzantine Monuments inGreece (The Hellenic Centre and The BritishSchool at Athens)

20 February, Minoan Zakros: A Gem of AegeanCivilisation by Dr L. Platon, lecturer in Pre-Historic Archaeology, University of Athens(Greek Archaeological Committee UK)

22 February, Archaeology and Art of Chios inClassical Antiquity the first millennium BC by Dr A. A. Lemos (The Hellenic Centre)

27 February, Oscar Wilde Meets Greece: HisResponse and its Consequences in the Poetry of Cavafy and Others by A. Hirst. The sixth DrCostas N Hadjipateras Annual Memorial Lecture(Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon)

4 March, Dinner-Talk Unesco and Cyprus by HEMrs Edmee Leventis, Ambassador, PermanentDelegate of Cyprus to UNESCO (Women’sCommittee of the Cypriot Estia of London)

18 April, Dinners and Wines of Ancient Greece byDr S. Retsas (Macedonian Society of GreatBritain)

2 May, Το Οικουμενικόν Πατριαρχείον -Οθωμανική Αυτοκρατορία - Συνθήκη τηςΛωζάνης by Prof. K. Svolopoulos (TheArchdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain)

15 May, Aphrodite and the Ancient Coinage ofCyprus by Dr A. Burnett, Deputy Director of theBritish Museum (Cyprus High Commission)

29 May, Runciman Award Ceremony in honourof the late Sir Steven Runciman (Anglo-HellenicLeague)

14 October, An evening with Panos Karnezis(The Hellenic Centre)

24 October, Reforming the Greek University byProf. Ch. Moutsopoulos (The Hellenic MedicalSociety)

27 October, The Middle East’s DisappearingHellenes by I. Athanasiadis (The Hellenic Centre)

24 November, Exhibiting Byzantium at the RoyalAcademy of Arts by Prof. M. Vassilaki, curator ofthe exhibition Byzantium 330-1453 at the RAA(The Hellenic Centre)

27 November, The Fourth Andrew DavidBiennial Memorial Lecture, War and Society: TheExperience of War and Civil War in the Middle Eastby Dr L. Fawaz (The Hellenic Community Trust)

28 November, A Talk on Icons by M. Andipa(Ionian Society)

Social Events

11 January, Vasilopitta (Hellenic MedicalSociety)

18 January, Vasilopitta (Lykion ton Hellinidon)

22 January, Vasilopitta and Bar Late Opening(The Hellenic Centre)

23 February, Carnival Youth Disco Party (TheHellenic Centre)

28 February, Tsiknopempti (Lykion tonHellinidon)

9 March, Fancy Dress Party for children up to12 years old (The Hellenic Centre and Lykionton Hellinidon)

10 March, Kathara Deftera Lunch – Atraditional vegetarian lunch to celebrate thebeginning of Lent with live Greek music (The Hellenic Centre)

7 May, Hellenic Centre Easter Celebration at the Bar late opening

8 June, Trip to Eltham Palace (FundraisingCommittee of the Hellenic Centre)

15 June, The Marylebone Summer Fayre

18 June, Morning Coffee (Lykion tonHellinidon)

25 October, St Demetrius Day-Patron Saint of Thessaloniki (Macedonian Society of Great Britain)

30 November, Annual Family Lunch (TheFundraising Committee of The Hellenic Centre)

The Hellenic Centre monthly Bar LateOpenings

Other Events

29 February, Book Presentation The Cat ofPortovecchio by M. Strani-Potts and Corfu Bluesby J. Potts followed by Ionian Cantades (TheHellenic Centre and the Ionian Society)

14 March, The Diary of a Madman - One-actplay by Nicolai Gogol, translated in the Cypriotidiom by G. Tsiakkas and S. Charalambous andperformed by M. Ioannou (Cyprus HighCommission)

25 March, 25 March 1821 Celebration(Peloponnesian Society of Great Britain)

4 April, For You… A theatre-danceperformance based on Odysseas Elytis’sMonogramma. Choreographer I. Briasoulis,

composer N. Spiliotopoulos (The HellenicCentre and the theatre-dance group Pnoes)

10 April, Holly Blue Launch of YiannoullaNicola’s book (The Hellenic Centre and HandEPublishing)

22 May, An Evening in Homage to Cecil Thomasand his Connection to Greece by Dr H. Livas-Dawes and members of Cosmoschaos (TheHellenic Centre)

6-7 June, Apology of Socrates - A theatrical soloperformance by Y. Simonides (The HellenicCentre)

27 September, Greek evening with PlasticChairs (The Hellenic Centre)

12 October, Traditional Greek Dance Workshop(The Hellenic Centre and Lykion tonHellinidon)

14 October, Morning Coffee (Lykion tonHellinidon)

16 October, Presentation of O. Papadoukas’books by M. Fafalios Dragonas (The HellenicCentre)

28 October, Book Launch of Written on the Kneeby H. Electrie Lindsay (The Hellenic Centre,Scarletta Press and Perseus Books UK)

13-16 November, London Greek Film Festival08 (The Hellenic Centre and Cosmo Cinema)



Many thanks to Maria Margaronis, Jane Ronge, Sarah Hyndman and all officestaff and volunteers for their assistance inthe preparation of this publication.

The main photographs in this book are by Steve Lancefield

The supporting photographs are by:Michael EleftheriadesJohn FaraclasKaterina KalogerakiDimitrios PanagosDoros PartasidesCharlotte Woodsand from members and friends

Thanks to our sponsors for their help with our Anniversary CelebrationsCoca-Cola HBC SAImpulse Events Ltd

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