The Agiot Newsletter – May 2013
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MAY 2013 SINCE AUGUST 2007 PAGE 1 www.theagiot.net Tel: (0030) 26610 58177 The 67th Edition Agiot This Month Agiotfest 2013 Line-up. Page 1 Agiotfest 2013 Tickets & Sponsors. Page 2-3 Stop Press - The 100+ Club. Page 2-3 Don’t Miss Village News. Page 4 Love is All Around ….. In The Corfu Groves Aunty Lula’s Love- Bites. Page 4 Corfu Weather Statis- August 31st, Saturday tics. Page 4 Agios Ioannis MouseHouse Pent- house. 7.30 pm Gates Open Page 5 Hovoli Darts Charity Competition. Page 6 The Troggs Losers’ Cup. Page 6 Kavos & Birthdays. Page 7 Vince Vortex and The Cucumbers Joke of the Month. Page 7 Amalgama Fleshpots of the North. Page 8 OCAY Property. Page 9 Omega5 Maintenance - Advertis- ing. Page 9 Heather Skinner The World of Simon. Page 10 Bell Hell. Page 11 Introduced by The Unique Steve Dell Chaplain’s Chat. www.facebook.com/stevedelluk Page 12 MAY 2013 SINCE AUGUST 2007 PAGE 2 Agiotfest 2013 Continued from Page 1 TICKETS NOW FOR SALE 18 EUROS UNTIL AUGUST 1ST DISCOUNTS ON GROUP BOOKINGS RING (OO30) 6974932408 or enquire with one of these Distributors: Ken & Jan Harrop on (0030) 6946949545 Paul Scotter on (0030) 6948701369 Chas Clifton on (0030) 6985074464 British Corner Shop Sally’s Bar Ipsos Boatman’s World, Kontokali Our current sponsors are thanked for their support. Many of them have been with us since we started in 2009. Their trust and loyalty is beyond question. There are some names not mentioned here as they have not yet been approached for 2013 and we do not take their contribution for granted. Anybody interested in either sponsoring financially or by donating goods or services should contact the editor here. Also: Eco-Point Paul & Jan Scotter Ken & Jan Harrop Steve Dell Steve Young Lionel Mann Sue Done Michael Spiggos Tavola Calda Bill & June Williams Spyros Hytiris Famous Grouse Brenda Pangrakiotis Nikolas's Taverna, DASIA, 49083. CORFU Agni TEL: (+30) 26610 47200 Vassilis Pandis Sofia Kasfiki MOB: (+30) 6942699109 In Action gym Insurance Agent FAX: (+30) 26610 30832 Star Bowl Tel: 26610 38794 Greg Zoxios Mob: 6975900445 www.nsk-travel.gr Forthnet MAY 2013 SINCE AUGUST 2007 PAGE 3 Agiotfest 2013 Continued from Page 2 There will be our annual Sponsors‟ Find us on Face- Evening on Friday June 21st, start- ing at 8.00pm at Villa Theodora. Our sponsors are invited, naturally, book: to come along for tasty nibbles and Famous Grouse mixers, and a http://www.facebook.com/pages/Agiotfest-Music-Festival/129472247074639? chance on the night for those inter- ref=sgm ested to contribute to the event by taking „shares‟ in the stage, advertis- ing, transport, sound and light sys- Anybody who reads this far, without nodding off, can you please go on to tem and the rest of the associated Facebook if you can and register a „like‟? Better still ask your wife or hus- costs of putting on this big show. So band or friend to do similar. Every piece of exposure we can get in this way please come if you will to a fun is definitely driving us onwards and upwards. Thank you! „musical evening‟ where a share- holding can be offered for as little as 25 Euros. It should be said at this point that FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @agiotfest1 the estimated cost of putting on the show this year will be Euros 7000. Interact with Agiotfest at http://pinterest.com/agiotfest/ This does not include the cost of the performers themselves. STOP PRESS Number of people present was 16. Members present 5 The 100+ Club, our associate had Evening represented by Ken & Jan Vince Vortex & its first monthly draw on Tuesday Harrop (Project leaders) and Louise 30th April [last night]. Taylor (steering group member) The Cucumbers Details are: The first draw was carried out at Hovoli Kafe‟neon, Acharavi oppo- site Dimitra super mkt. Lorraine Whitehall from Newbury, Berkshire, a non member of (The 100+Club) drew out number 17. Lorraine here on holiday for one Image is of Lorraine Whitehall & Spyros Vlachos. week, with her friend Denise, do- “You have been nated 5€ towards the charity fund. Many thanks. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ warned …… groups/421068094624153/ for The winner was Spyros Vlachos 100+ Club details they are back” from Hovoli winning 70€ READ THE AGIOT NEXT MONTH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PERFORMERS MAY 2013 SINCE AUGUST 2007 PAGE 4 visited and the first Dutch cyclists We have been exasperated by the have kept Waldo and Danielle busy utterly false portrayal of Greece in Village News as have also young Lukke, who has the pernicious prevaricating sensa- graduated from scooter to bicycle, tionalist popular media, seizing up- and Stella, who is now a toddler. on a few isolated incidents to un- By Peter‟s Italian friend, Bruno, load their trash on the ignorant. Dr Lionel Mann with whom he travelled the East, Corfu is just as safe, happy and wel- has been visiting. He brought with coming as ever it has been. Come “Sumer is i-cumen in, Luhde syng him Akha, a beautiful Alsatian to enjoy it. coucou.” bitch. Bono has revelled in such distinguished company, but we Some eight hundred years ago hope that due precautions have monks in Reading welcomed the been taken or Italy will be graced return of a migratory bird with an with a troop of little Bonos. “Stella” easily recognised call as a sign of We have not had a bad winter. approaching summer. This year we There has been a fair amount of have similarly welcomed the return rain to keep the island green for the of migrants Derek, Carole and Jack- summer, but many more days of ie. A further encouraging omen warm sunshine, ideal for walking. has been the emergence from win- We wonder why people do not visit ter storage of the taverna tables and to enjoy such pleasant conditions “When Nitsa was chairs to be ranged across the instead of slithering around in deep Young” plateia. snow. To sit outside in warm sun- Mark and Jenny are also back. shine on Christmas Day surround- Will be continued We are delighted to be able to re- ed by the promising aroma of roast- port that Jenny is better than when ing turkey and boiling sprouts is far Next Month she left. preferable to huddling shivering by Martin Stuart and Henk have a faintly glowing radiator. Aunty Lula’s Love-bites Corfu Weather Statistics Strawberry Ice-Cream seeds. 2. Whip the cream until firmly Ingredients peaking. April 2013 500g Fresh Strawberries 3. Gently fold in the 1½ cans of 1 tbsp. of Lemon Juice Min. Temp: 22°C condensed milk, the beaten egg and 600g Fresh Cream Max. Temp: 34°C the vanilla essence. 1½ Cans of Sweetened Condensed Avg. Temp: 26°C Milk Precipitation: 0.0mm 4. Finally add the strawberries with 1 Fresh Egg, beaten Avg. Wind Speed: 138km/h the lemon juice. 1 tsp. of Vanilla Essence Gust wind: 34km/h 5. Stir gently and pour the mixture into a plastic tub. Cover and put in Go: the freezer for 36 hours. 1. Purée the strawberries in a food processor. Rub them through a sieve, if you prefer, to get rid of the Bon appetit! MAY 2013 SINCE AUGUST 2007 PAGE 5 MouseHouse Penthouse comfort, the whole being surround- Go to www.ocayvillascorfu.com to Ocay Villas is very pleased to an- ed by a charming garden and many see further details. Please note nounce that this summer the beau- open fields. MouseHouse is available year- tiful little gem called MouseHouse, round. which lies in the quiet nook of This beautiful retreat is now mature coastline in the south of Corfu at and ready to accept up to eight per- Only a short walk or drive away Agios Nikolaos, has recently had its sons at really very, very competitive from MouseHouse lie some of the small „Penthouse‟ completed and is rates, which are shown below: prettiest and safest beaches in Cor- ready for summer visitors. fu. Inland wonderful trails for walk- ing abound. Along the coast is an It may be rented as a totally self- MouseHouse: High Season £650 abundance of great places to eat contained unit, or taken by part of p.w., Low Season £350 pw. locally-caught fish. a larger group or family in conjunc- tion with the existing ground -floor Penthouse: High Season £350 p.w., MouseHouse is special. It is differ- MouseHouse. Low Season £250 p.w. ent. Fall under its spell. Downstairs sleeps six in three bed- Combined: High Season £900 p.w., rooms and upstairs two in dreamy Low Season £700 p.w. MAY 2013 SINCE AUGUST 2007 PAGE 6 HOVOLI OPEN SINGLE DARTS CHARITY COMPETITION As reported last month, this great annual event was well supported. Courtesy of the organisers, here is a list of essentials that occurred that night, includ- ing details of the winner and runners-up. HOVOLI HOME OF DARTS - OPEN SINGLES DARTS TOURNAMENT OF CORFU - 31ST MARCH 2013 RAFFLE IN AID OF “SMILE FOR A CHILD” CHARITY PRIZES DONATED BY:- 365 euro was raised for The Smile of The Child. Magnetic Dartboard Sport Gift Centre A big thank you to all who supported this event, Shampoo Pharmacy, Maria Spileti Bottle of Ursus Pipoulis Thank you to Spiros Pelouyios for his help as event Kitchen Scales Tjenembis Thanasis Childrens Tracksuit Ottimo Sport announcer. Bottle of Martini Vanderloss Bottle of Cinzano Hovoli From The Hovoli organisers Book Bookstore Grafi Ken, Jan, Louise, Alekos and Spyros. Set of Headphones Data Expert Two leather key fobs Mister Takoyni Shoe Repair Men's t-shirt J & K Casualwear Darts competition Cup Winners.