Friday 18 March 2011

DISCOVER ATHENS - Acropolis Visit


Newcomers gather



Newcomers looking towards Filopappou



Newcomers listen intently to Mahie





Looking over Athens


Part of the Propylaea

The Erechtheion the most sacred site of the Acropolis where Poseidon and Athena had their contest over who would be the Patron of the city.







Newcomers and guests


One of the earliest examples of recycling












Marble roof tiles from the Parthenon




Looking down onto the Sanctuary of Asclepius



Mahie and Di




Temple of Athena Nike built to commemorate the Athenians victory over the Persians


Looking down on the Ancient Agora





The Acropolis from Mars hill




Friday 11 March 2011

MARCH MEETING


Robin and Francia
An example of Robin's gorgeous easter eggs which can be purchased at next month's meeting.
Easter gifts which can be purchased from Gogo next month
A small selection of Gogo's wares
Cathy
Suzanne, Christine and Jill
Sydney
Di accepts 500 euros on behalf of Avlona Juvenile Detention Centre
Robin accepts 500 euros on behalf of Damaris Institution for Girls, Anoixi
Jamie accepts 500 euros on behalf of Friends of Animals, Nea Filadelphia
Sydney and Dr Thanos Lambiris
Meg, winner of the raffle
Maria Newcomers new President with the outgoing President Sydney
Edward
Eilidh and Murray