Monday visit to Pezoulia Nature Reserve

It was pouring with rain yesterday when Rosemary John and I went up to Vrahassi to visit the reserve with the intention of working on the species list. During a dry spell we decided to venture out, but when we reached the site it was pouring again. Not having waterproofs, I opted to stay in the car, whilst the other two brave warriors went out into the storm to check on our prized Twayblade. It still looks like a Twayblade and we are almost 100% sure that it is, but there is still the lurking possibility that it is something else. This little orchid won't be in flower until April, so excitement is mounting. Check back regularly to see how it is growing! I admit it doesn't look like much now!

Soiree at Vrahassi 28th February

Following the success of the first 'International' Soiree of Poetry and Music at the Revolution Bar in Vrahassi, we would like to invite you to participate in the next event which will take place at 7.30 p.m. onwards on Saturday 28th February. The first soiree was a 'knock out' with a succession of excellent offerings from ex-pats and Cretans. Items ranged from classical music to a group rendering of On Ilkley Moor Bah Tat, through solo performances of poetry, country music and prose. The second event promises to be just as entertaining, so come early to get yourself a seat. There will be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the Grand Draw and a voluntary collection for the work of Flowers of Crete. Entrance is free, drinks at the bar. Don't miss out on a good old-fashioned evening's entertainment. More details from me, Julia Jones, or from Jane Sharp at Vrahassi.

Fundraising Prize Draw

Flowers of Crete

Raffle to raise funds primarily for fencing of the new nature reserve 'Pezoulia' at Vrahassi -
to be drawn at BioAroma on Saturday, 21st March. Any remaining funds will be used to promote the Sylogos and the new nature reserve.

1st Star Prize: A week-end skippered cruise for six people out of Heraklion on a luxury yacht – to be taken the first suitable and available week-end after the draw of the raffle. Courtesy of Yiorgos Nicolaides of Crete-Sailing – http://www.crete-sailing.com/

Further prizes:

A walk for six people from Vrahassi to visit the nature reserve and to see the orchids. Courtesy of Jane and David Sharp, Revolution Bar, Vrahassi http://Anavlohos.com

An original watercolour painting by Flowers of Crete founder Julia Jones of Crocus oreocreticus – symbol of the organisation http://www.flowersofcrete.info/


A meal for two people at Lotus Eaters Restaurant, Elounda, courtesy of Mike and Christine Tolfree

A framed line drawing by artist Jane Vogas

Six prizes of hand-embroidered Flower book marks