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Issue 6, August 2015
Monthly English language newsletter
about the island of Corfu
Feel Good Corfu
Unfortunately there has been a lot of
'bad' press about Greece in the recent
weeks so I thought I would try to
redress the balance a little. Some of
this includes my thoughts but I have
also asked gazette readers, residents
and visitors to Corfu what they love
about Corfu too.
Corfu has so much to love and so
much to offer, far too much to cover it
all in this article but I will try to give
an essence of what is so special and
unique about this beautiful island
with the help of some gazette readers.
There is never ever an excuse to be
bored in Corfu – the list of 'things to
do' and places to see is endless.
Whether you are a resident or a
visitor, filling your time both summer
and winter is easy to do. Of course,
relaxing and enjoying 'being' can take
as much or as little time as you please
Inside this Issue:-
 What’s On Guide
 Corfu Villages by Steve
Ford
 “My favourite place on
Corfu” Photo
Competition
 Animals on Corfu
 Recipe
 Community Classifieds
 Postcards of Corfu from
Stefan Unkelbach
 Chasing the Chill Out
Factor by Angela
Papageorgiou
 Business Directory
 Agiotfest - Latest
Updates
– go with the flow, it is part of what
the island life of Corfu has to offer.
You can take the frenetic approach if
you wish and partake in every event
going, but you will sure need a
holiday after that!
The choice on Corfu is immense,
whether you have a preference for
village life, town life, beach life or
mountain life, Corfu has it all. Music
or silence? Take your pick. Corfu is
well known for the enormity of the
diverse musical talent here and one
part of this is the brass bands that
can regularly be heard both in Corfu
town and the villages. Summer
brings the festival season with many
different celebrations, both religious
and cultural. Dancing and
celebrating life, young and old alike.
The nature of Corfu is rich and
diverse – the Durrell foundation runs
a week’s course once a year
encompassing much information for
those who want to take an in-depth
look. In the winter there are weekly
walking groups visiting different
parts of the island and you have the
chance to go off the beaten track and
explore areas you have never
ventured to before. The walks are
often followed by a late leisurely
lunch in local eateries enjoying
Greek specialities and the odd glass
of wine or beer. For keen walkers
there is the Corfu Trail and many
visitors also enjoy exploring the
island by bicycle or jeep safari.
Boating is another activity, much
centred around the large marina at
Gouvia but also in the resorts too.
Whether you want to explore the
coastline on a day trip, a yacht or a
small motor boat, or partake in
water-sports, Corfu has it all.
through our garden with giant Pluto,
mischievous Hercules and pitch-black
puppy, Mulan; cuddling fluffy Bubu,
sleepy Lily, ferrals Cleopatra and Sugar
and the 6 pretty little kittens whom we
adopted; walking to the sea down the
crooked little road and lazily drifting
upon the turquoise water; composing,
writing, drawing at the beach; taking a
sweet afternoon siesta with the smell of
salt still on my skin; wearing long,
flowing dresses while singing at our
amazing performance venues; meeting up
Derek Butler - 'My lifestyle in Corfu is
with my beloved friends, from all different
wonderful, I have never been so content. countries, after our nightly concert;
Over the years I have made many
finally falling asleep with the sounds of
friends, I have always been made
hooting owls and a concert choir of
welcome wherever I go. Corfu is a
barking frogs accompanying me to
beautiful island, I can't think of
dreamland. Like Gerald Durrel wrote:
anywhere I would rather be. '
"Each day had a tranquillity, a
timelessness about it so that you wished
Tracy & Sandra Kurc – 'Everything, but it would never end. But then the dark
especially village life, we love being part skin of the night would peel off and there
of our village, relaxing in the kafenion
would be a fresh day waiting for us,
with friends.'
glossy and colourful as a child's transfer,
and with the same tinge of unreality."
Sushma Taylor – 'I love my life here and
that I can really live my life.'
Thank you to all the contributors, if I
hadn’t already chosen to
Paul McGovern
make Corfu my home after
- 'Why I love
reading all your comments I
Corfu? First, it
would be winging my way
is my home and
here right now!
where my
family is.
It is hard to put into words
Second, I love
the true essence of Corfu as
the pace, the
much of it is to do with how
people [most of
this beautiful island makes
them], the
me feel and how it touches
climate, the
my heart and soul.
beauty, the “in
season” and even more the “out season”, Corfu has something of everything to me,
the culture, history, food and music. I
here are a few words that come to mind COULD carry on..... '
Beautiful, bustling, silent, vibrant. Water,
mountains, spectacular storms, sea, sand,
Marcos Armer - 'Corfu has timeless
sun and fun. Nature in abundance, trees,
It is heart-warming to see so many
beauty and a deep mysticism. Once you flowers, olives, lemons and bees. Food,
people who help with charity and
visit you will understand the energy
drink, celebrating life, dancing,
voluntary work on the island helping and magic that draws people to her time socialising, chilled beers and ouzo with
people and animals. There is a good and time again'
ice. Friends, family, laughter,
community spirit both amongst the
togetherness, sharing, caring.
Greek people and the foreigners.
Susan Daltas - 'Ever since coming to
Returning home to find a bag of
live in Corfu - 35 years ago - I have felt
If you want a safe, welcoming, beautiful
home grown produce hanging on my as if I am on holiday every day. There
and magical holiday destination then
front door really touches me when I
are beaches of all different types within please choose Corfu, we look forward to
know the person likely to have left it a 10 to 15 minute drive, there is the
seeing you on the beautiful Emerald
lovely old town with tempting alleyways island very soon.
will not be someone rich, it makes it
all the more special knowing it comes to explore and there are the lovely
By Sue Gentry-Done
from the heart. I have found in the
scattered villages with stone manor
villages that sharing excess produce houses and numerous churches.
is common practice amongst
Something to enjoy at every season.'
neighbours, whether it be vegetables,
fruit, olive oil or eggs. I feel blessed
Louise Du Toit - 'I LOVE
to have a lemon, orange and
EVERYTHING about the summer in
pomegranate tree so I have
Corfu. From the time that I peacefully
something to share too.
wake up with a vibrant bird symphony
in my ears, my day is full of happy
I posed the question: ‘What do you
sounds, bright colours and sweet
love about Corfu?’ Or, ‘Why do you
sunshine - and an abundance of
love Corfu?’
beautiful, special moments. Listening to
Here are some of the responses I
Stamatis composing at his piano and
received:
Christo practising his guitar; running
Issue 6, August 2015
CORFU GAZETTE
Page 2
What’s On Guide
Editor:
Victoria Robertson
Advisory Board:
Stephanie Kirolivanos,
Brian Moores
Corfu Gazette Team:
Corfu Central and
North:
Sue Gentry Done
Corfu South :
Tracey Robinson
Circulation manager:
Nigel Worthington
Weekly Events
Live Music Events
MONDAY
Elvis Live - with Karel Goldmann
Help, Beatles Tribute Band Apple Steak House, St
George South
On the following days/venues:-
TUESDAY
Ozzy Karaoke Show Europe Bar
Greek Dancing Night Stamatis Restaurant /Cafe/
Bar
Email:
corfugazette@gmail.com
St George South
Find us on facebook.com/
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Quiz Night, Kazzoo’s Bar,
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any errors or omissions.
Content submitted by
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Great to see a number of
great events happening on
Corfu and that it is
business as usual across
the island as we go to
print.
Thank you to all the
tourists that are
supporting Greece and
continuing to come to
Corfu where you will have
received a warm and
friendly welcome and
everyone committed to you
having a great holiday.
The weather is stunning,
the skies and sea are blue
everyday and it’s a good
reminder of why we all
love it here.
Victoria Robertson,
Editor
WEDNESDAY
Tuesday/Friday - Moraitika
Golden Beach Cocktail Bar
Thursday/Sunday - St George
South
Stamatis Restaurant/Bar
Wednesday - Gouvia
Melodies Pub
Saturday—Kontokali
Old Barrel Bar
All shows start at 9pm
THURSDAY
Coffee Morning, Sunbeam
Reiki and Crystal
Therapies , Gouvia
10.30-12.00pm
Live Rock Band, Litra Pada
- Europa Bar, St George
South
FRIDAY
Talk of the Town, Sidari.
Open Mic Night. 10pm
Greek Night - Blue Sea
Restaurant/Pool Bar. St
George South
SATURDAY
Ozzy Karaoke Show
Buddies Bar from 9pm,
Moraitika
Live Greek Music - Mirsinie
& Anna's Garden
Restaurant/ Cafe. St George
South
SUNDAY
Quiz Night - Kazzoo Bar
Greek Dancing Night Spiros on the Beach
Restaurant
St George South
EVERY NIGHT
Karaoke - Pirates Bar, Roda
Quiz Night - Crusoe's Bar,
Roda
Latest events can be
found on
www.realcorfu.com/
events
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Corfu Gazette
New Spa Opens in Corfu
Sunbeam Reiki & Crystal Therapy Spa at
Rosabella Hotel & Suites
Why not treat yourself to an afternoon at the newly
opened Sunbeam Reiki & Crystal Therapy Spa at the
Rosabella Hotel & Suites in Ermones where you can
enjoy relaxing round the pool and making use of the
other facilities. For 10 euros you can enjoy 5 hours of
indulgence using the pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and
hot tub. If a therapy treatment is booked as part of your
visit then the
10 euros is
waived.
There is
large choice
of
treatments
available at
a price to
suit every
budget
ranging
from an Express Foot Massage costing 15
euros to a Hot Stone Full Body Massage
costing
80 euros
with
many
other
and jacuzzi area. All the other
facilites are in private rooms
including 2
treatment
rooms. There
are changing
rooms and
showers
available and
also guests of
the Spa are
welcome to
use the hotel's
large outdoor
pool and bar.
For more
information
visit
different treatments at various prices
in between.
It is a great space to spend an
afternoon recovering from the busy
summer schedule of work or visit
with a group
of friends to relax, regenerate and
soak up the tranquility. There is
comfortable seating around the pool
Serial Killer Room
You are trapped in the room
of Corfu’s serial killer (doesn’t
every island have one?...)
Try to find his name and
escape before you meet the
same end as the others……...
www.facebook.com/
Sunbeam.Reiki.and.Crystal.Therapy
Bookings and appointments can be
made by E mail:
hazel.mccully@googlemail.com or by
Telephone: (0030) 6994704544
Opening times: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
12.00 noon to 17.00 hrs
Located at Aquis Park Hotel,
Gouvia and Aquis Sandy Beach
Resort - St Georgios South
Book online at
www.thelabyrinth.gr or phone
us on 26610-24672 or
6988151653
/ The Labyrinth
If you would like your restaurant or business reviewed please contact us at corfugazette@gmail.com
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Corfu Gazette
Corfu Villages by Steve Ford
period; when in the 13th
century the area was referred to
as Penitisai, derived from the
Ancient Greek “Penio”, meaning
a place that has rivers and is
A 100 metres up the hill from the
resort of Benitses is the old village generally rich in waters.
of the same name, where life goes Benitses used to have two small
rivers which reached the sea
on as it has always done beside
where the harbour is now. This
the hustle and bustle of the
tourist area. Ruins of Roman
baths indicate the age of the
village. Though worth seeing, you
will have to navigate a few
alleyways to find them. The early
residents of the village were
mainly from the mainland area of
Souli in Epirus. In 1537, after the
Turks’ failed attempts to take
Corfu town, they seized 20,000
villagers and sold them to slavers
from Egypt and Contantinople.
When the Venetians ruled Corfu
they repopulated the villages
with people from the mainland to
work the land. The origin of the
name Benitses is shown in
documents from the period of the
Angevins, before the Venetian
Benitses village - Μπενίτσες
χωριό
was the main reason for the area’s
importance over the centuries.
Later, the name Penitisai changed
over the years into Penitsai and
finally into the current Benitses.
The church of Saint Marina is the
oldest here and is celebrated on the
16th and 17th July. The festival of
Saint John, which has children
leaping over a
fire on June
22nd, is
locally called
Lampatines. A
third festival
is the
“Celebration
of the
Sardine”, in
recognition of
the fishing
heritage of the
village, which
takes place
around the
first ten days
of August. In
1982 a
cultural
society was set up to preserve the
traditional customs of the village
and organises events, celebrations
and festivals which include music
and folklore dancing. During the
month of June the annual Achillion
race takes place. Starting from the
school in Kinopiastes there is a race
of 10,000 metres and one of 21,000
metres (half marathon). The athletes
come from clubs from all over
Greece and Italy to participate and
the route takes them through
Gastouri, the mountain hills, and
finishes in Benitses.
This is an extract from a book by Steve Ford - A
Traveller’s Guide To Fifty Corfu Villages.
which is now available from the website
www.corfuvillages.eu and at Amazon books.
The book is now also available
from Alex Christou in Arillas,
Sally’s Bar in Ipsos, the British
Corner Shop in Perama and
the Hawaii Pool Bar in
Pelekas.
Monthly Photo Competition - ‘Dining on Corfu’
For September’s competition the subject will be ‘’My Favourite Place on Corfu”
Please send in your unique photos of Corfu that you have taken out and about on the island. The best ones each month will be featured in the newsletter.
The winner will receive a copy of Steve Ford’s Book ‘A Traveller’s Guide to Fifty Corfu Villages’. Send your entries to corfugazette@gmail.com by the 10th of
August to be considered for the following month. We will also feature runners up, so get clicking.
Winner
for
August
Barbara Stapleton
“Beach Freebie”
Who wins a copy of Steve Ford’s Book
A Traveller’s Guide to Fifty Corfu Villages
Highly Commended
2nd
Peter Sant “Sea Bass, what
Sea Bass?
Issue 6, August 2015
Page 5
Chasing the Chill Out Factor
I’m doing my best to deal with the
heat and humidity that have had the
thermometers shimmering recently.
by Angela Papageorgiou
My cat sets a good example on how
to cope with great heat, in spite of
having to wear a tabby-patterned
but some of it is
just too 'busy' for
temperatures
touching the forties.
I have my own list
of ‘cool’ titles for
a tall glass dripping with
condensation, a Mojito, or a tall
glass of that Greek summer classic,
coffee frappe. I make my own, but all
of Corfu's bars serve these cool
drinks, plus some you may never
have heard of. Take it easy though –
great heat and an excess of alcohol
do not mix.
coat at all times. Being a woman of
leisure these days, I can wear my
minimalist wardrobe of sarong and
flip-flops, with knickers if I am
expecting company. Cat simply
pretends the heat isn't there and
spends most of the day asleep.
obvious reasons
and I am
currently
reading my way
through those
gritty
Scandinavian
and Canadian
crime novels
that feature the
word 'Arctic',
'Ice' or 'Chill' in
the title. The
older Inspector
Frost novels are
pretty cool too.
These days most
people will have brought their own
e-book reading devices and the
hotel or villa bookshelves are
getting less attention, though still
useful when looking for something
to throw at a mosquito.
Phew! All this mental effort calls
for a cold drink and the choice is
between a perfect gin and tonic, in
operating throughout
the island.
Young humans, however, seem to
find the heat a massive turn on, and
Corfu’s beaches and clubs
throb with bare, tanned bodies
and pulsating music with 24hour displays of plumage and
agility and whatnot that rival
anything the animal world
can come up with.
I envy their energy and
stamina. I had it once too.
Now, however, I tend to cool
down with my feet up and a
good book, actual or kindle.
All the magazines and
newspapers have lists of
suggested summer reading,
REACH OVER 2000 READERS ON
CORFU
tepid without the
horror of congealing
fat. Lemon squeezed
over everything is
another cool move.
Think briam and
tzatziki, stuffed
peppers and
tomatoes, horta and
lemon, fresh green
bean salad. Small
fish eaten with the
fingers - your mother
is probably not here
to frown at that!
Think feta and water
melon salad, and of
course colourful
Greek salad.
Think cool food too– salads, iced
soups, fish, water melon. Greek food
has a surprising number of cool
dishes and the fact that several of
them are based on summer
vegetables cooked with olive oil
means they can be eaten cold or
I read a web article on how to keep
cool at home in great heat. It might
have worked if you lived at Downton
Abbey with scores of servants at your
beck and call. Other tips I have
followed have resulted in me typing
this article wearing a wet tee-shirt
with my feet under the desk, in a
bowl of cold water.
Hey! It works!
Stay cool everyone and chill out in
Corfu in August.
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AGIOT MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015
For the 7th year running we will be presenting our
Annual Rock, Folk and Jazz Music Festival
at our well-equipped venue at Agios Ioannis on
Saturday, 29 August 2015. The doors open at 7pm.
For more information on the event you can visit the many
STOP PRESS:
sites available containing all the latest news;
WE ARE PLEASED TO
ANNOUNCE THAT THE
BAND
www.theagiot.com
www.facebook.com/agiotfest
We would like to remind all our regular friends and supporters
LOS JAGUEY
WILL BE
FLYING IN
FROM
MEXICO
CITY TO
SUPPORT
LEATHERAT AT AGIOTFEST
15.
A FURTHER COMMITMENT
FROM US TO CONTINUE AS
A TRULY INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL.
THE LINE-UP TO DATE IS:

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
LOS JAGUEY

LOCOMOTIVE

STRINGED
SENSATION

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www.agiotfest.com
that we will again be holding a RAFFLE which,
as in previous years, will offer useful and good quality prizes.
Ticket prices will be reasonable and we will be supporting
some local charities. The success of the Raffle,
and the amount of the donations, will depend on your support.
Every year Agiotfest
loves to give young
bands and people
their chance. This
year is no exception!
We have a great new
Kerkyra band Bitter
Almond, with their
progressive rock and
blues outlook on the
music scene. They
are quite fearless and
innovative
performers, which is
why they will open
Agiotfest 15.
We look forward to seeing all our friends, new and old,
and I know we can make it a night to remember!
Lucy STEELE, M.B.E.
Raffle Organiser
Agiotfest 2015 Charity Wristbands for sale in 12
different colours, all
profits go to Corfu
charities.
2€ each or 3 wristbands
for 5€.
On sale at the festival or
message us on our facebook page
www.facebook.com/agiotfest.
COACH UPDATE
Greece has been in turmoil.
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relaxing on the coach, with peace of mind
and the safety of not having to drive home
after an enjoyable evening, please contact
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Tel: 6946949545 between 10am & 10pm.
If you are booking with Greg Smith, please
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If you are booking from Sally’s Bar pay
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Pick up points:
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Sidari Olympic Palace 17.05
Roda Roda Stop 17.15
Acharavi Diellas Supermarket 17.20
Perithia Ice Dream 17.30
Kassiopi Spring 17.40
Nissaki Beach Hotel 17.55
Ipsos Sally’s Bar 18.10
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Issue 6, August 2015
Page 8
Animals on Corfu
Fundraising
Calendars available in Jeni’s Café Sidari in aid of Animal Rescue.
Any year calendar( 6 euros),
2016 Dog( 12 euros)
2016 Cat( 6 euros)
Rescuers are Angels
Tail tucked between your legs,
Confusion in your eyes
I know it's hard to understand
That someone heard your cries.
When loneliness is all you know
And pain is all you feel
And no one can be trusted
And hunger's all too real.
That's the time the Lord sees you
And lets you know He's there
That's when He sends His messengers
The hearts that love and care.
Yes, rescuers are angels
You cannot see their wings
They keep them neatly folded
As they do their caring things.
The medicine to make you well,
Good food to make you strong.
And finally to help you learn
That hugs are never wrong.
The perfect place then must be found
The home where you can live
Secure and safe and happy
With joy to get and give.
When you reach your Forever Home,
Your place to feel whole.
The angels smile and off they go
To save another soul.
Author Unknown
Maniarizi & Arlioti 30 (kantouni tou Bizi)
PET FOOD & ACCESSORIES
They can also be ordered
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Underground Shop,
Kassiopi, and Sue
Gentry Done in central
Corfu.
Great Christmas, birthday
presents or going home
presents for animal lover
friends and all in a good
cause!!!
Please visit Corfu Animal
Fundraising page on
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any ideas for fundraising
you may have - thank
you.
DOG OF THE MONTH
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contact Jeni on
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Corfu Gazette
Postcards of Corfu - A record of times gone by
More Portcards from
the collection of one
of our readers Stefan
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Page 10
Recipe
Community Classifieds
Spanakopita
Ingredients
1 bunch baby spinach chopped
1 pack of frozen spinach well drained
on paper towel(You want it
really dry)
150g / 5oz feta cheese (Greek is great) , 250g / 8oz ricotta cheese
25g / 1oz grated Parmesan (optional)
1 onion diced , 1 bunch green shallots (optional)
A handful chopped Parsley, 2 garlic cloves minced.
2 eggs, lightly beaten, 3 tablespoons
melted butter & olive oil mixed
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olive oil spray or melted butter
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1 pack filo pastry sheets , 1 tablespoon oil or butter extra
Ken & Jan Harrop (Project Leaders).
Cooking Directions
Gently fry diced onion, garlic & shallots if using in extra oil until soft
Toss in spinach & cook gently for 5 mins
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Set aside.
In a separate bowl mix ricotta, crumbled feta & Parmesan
Add beaten eggs
Fold in cooled spinach mixture.
Set aside while you assemble the pastry.
Spray a 9 inch x 13 inch (20cm x (30cm) lasagne dish or similar with the
oil or grease
Lay 2 sheets of filo lengthwise, lightly brush with the melted butter/oil
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Lay 2 more sheets cross wise allowing the excess to hang over the dish
Continue until the base is covered with at least 8 sheets of filo, brushing
lightly with the oil/butter mix between every second layer.
Pile cooled spinach/cheese mix onto the filo & evenly smooth it out to
cover the base.
Continue layering the filo until you have around 8 layers on top again
brushing the oil mix every second layer.
Finish with a length wise pastry layer & then roll the pastry edges into
the dish so it forms an edge, gently score the top layer of pastry
into squares but careful not to cut thru the layers & into the filling.
Spray lightly with oil & into the oven at 180°C for 40 mins
Let it sit for 5 mins before you slice it…
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