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Crete General Board Crete General Board  (1 Viewing)
Chit chat and general discussion of topics not covered elsewhere.
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Greek Island of Crete : Expat News and Events Greek Island of Crete : Expat News and Events
Bazaars, fund raisers, recitals, gatherings, pub nights, competitions, court cases, earthquakes, fires, hard news, visitor news, holiday news, village news, births, deaths and weddings, anything the British and Irish (and other expats are getting up to) Full Moon to public holidays and Greek and Cretan festivals.
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Last Post Today at 21:02:57
In: Re: TABLE TOP SALE (ENGLI...
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 Latest News and Events from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland   Latest News and Events from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland    (1 Viewing)
Topical Events and News from Home. Stories of Greece in UK newspapers.
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Last Post 04.11.2009 at 19:59:41
In: Re: ASDA Purges Poppy App...
By: .:Bill:.
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Crete Travel Updates Crete Travel Updates
Getting to and from Greece. Flights, ferries, overland through Europe, best routes, cheap fares and discount tickets.
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Last Post 18.11.2009 at 10:36:27
In: Re: Kasteli Airport Updat...
By: Fowles
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  Working in Crete Last Post Topics Posts
Summer Jobs 2010 in Crete and Greece - Vacancies+Job Offers Summer Jobs 2010 in Crete and Greece - Vacancies+Job Offers
Employers in Crete or other Greek islands, post your job specifications here, for FREE. All categories - full time, part time, temporary, seasonal, casual ... Keep it brief and to the point. NOTE: You must join the Forum as an individual not a company to announce job vacancies.
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Last Post 18.11.2009 at 17:49:27
In: Re: babysitter
By: newtoallthis
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Looking for Summer Jobs 2010 in Greece Looking for Summer Jobs 2010 in Greece
Find that fab Summer Job 2010 in the Mediterranean sun in Crete or other Greek islands! Post your CV and/or enquiry here. Also advise your availability for wintertime work.
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Last Post 23.10.2009 at 14:04:44
In: just a thought for those...
By: sokin
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  Property in Crete (Real Estate) Last Post Topics Posts
Crete Property: Q&A's - buying, selling, property off-plan, legal, architects, regulations Crete Property: Q&A's - buying, selling, property off-plan, legal, architects, regulations
Put your Q & A postings here. Everything about buying, selling, property off-plan, legal, architects, regulations etc. For discussion of individual home builders, developers, real estate agents and their reputation please put your postings in the "Crete Property Uncovered" board.
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Last Post 13.11.2009 at 22:13:04
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By: MCD
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Long Term Rentals - Wanted Long Term Rentals - Wanted
Tell us what you seek: Looking for Accommodation of more than 28 days while you build your new home? Best/cheaper areas of Crete? Winter Rentals? I (No advertising by Renters here, see new category "Short Term Lets")
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Last Post 15.11.2009 at 18:38:33
In: To Fowles
By: RIC
63 163
Crete Property Uncovered Crete Property Uncovered
Discuss here NAMED house builders, property developers, real estate agents in Crete and Greece and their reputation to better understand the Greek property marketplace. (Go to www.CretePropertyUncovered.com another BiC web site - to share your Comments, Reviews and Give Feedback on Real Estate Agents, Property Developers and House Builders in Crete.)
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Last Post 13.11.2009 at 15:17:26
In: Re: Cretan Aggro
By: Topdriller
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Holiday Lettings :: Short Term Lets Holiday Lettings :: Short Term Lets
Attention: Single apartment/home owner or small hotel up to 12 rooms, place your Holiday Let announcement here. Be clear to state name of your location, prefecture and rental rate. Help yourself to get business: Attach photographs!
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Last Post 14.11.2009 at 11:41:25
In: Apartments Esperides, Agi...
By: Geert and Karla
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  Crete Classifieds Last Post Topics Posts
For Sale Adverts in Greece   For Sale Adverts in Greece  
The "Crete Classifieds" FOR SALE in GREECE Board to Post your personal (private, not commercial) items for sale. Items should be second hand and located in Greece with declared value of less than 5,000 Euros. NO HOUSES, NO LAND or BUSINESSES. No EBAY or other auction sites permitted.
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Last Post Today at 17:41:56
In: CITROEN C3 FOR SALE
By: hartley hare
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Items Wanted: Advertise Here to Exchange, Buy or Recycle  Items Wanted: Advertise Here to Exchange, Buy or Recycle 
Don't be shy to post your "Wanted" classified advert. You need a second hand bike? A second hand car? Second Hand furniture? Perhaps to save on petrol... You need a second hand-me-down donkey? Exchange, Buy or Barter. Go for it.
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Last Post 17.11.2009 at 22:45:06
In: kingsize mattress wanted
By: nickygirl
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Self Promotion Self Promotion
For self employed people, who run, or wish to run a small tradesman or service business in Crete or elsewhere in Greece targeting the expat community. If you are new to the forum -- membership is in a personal capacity - not a company's or brand. Your website URL is in the "WWW button" provided in your Member's Profile. (Professionals, such as lawyers, doctors, accountants, architects are excluded from this promotion.)
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Last Post 15.11.2009 at 11:32:47
In: Re: Do you need someone t...
By: RIC
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  Living In Crete Last Post Topics Posts
Expat Life on Crete Expat Life on Crete
For Day-to-day activities. Where to shop? Makro, Carrafour, Xalkiadakis, Champion, Dia%, etc Supermarket locations, market days, nearest this or that shopping outlet, schools, play groups, kindergartens, citizens advice bureaus (KEP), driving centres, MOT centres, etc
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Last Post 18.11.2009 at 09:33:24
In: Mom/Kids/Baby Playgroups
By: newtocrete
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Health Matters in Crete Health Matters in Crete
Prescriptions, kids, doctors, hospitals, Is Crete good for my health? Let it out here.
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By: Fowles
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Pensions and Retirement Living Pensions and Retirement Living
Retirement pensions and payments, tax implications, etc, be they British pensions, Irish pensions, Greek pensions, private and company pensions, etc. The usual questions and experiences about retirement - living, housing, communities, insurance benefits, age - specifically related to Crete.
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Last Post 15.09.2009 at 08:27:26
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By: eranim
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Your Money, Foreign Exchange, Banking Your Money, Foreign Exchange, Banking
Whether you are discussing bank accounts, pension payments, foreign exchange, transfer of funds for property and the rest - do it here whether its £'s or €'s related.
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Keeping a Cool Head - Crete Bureaucracy and Paperwork Keeping a Cool Head - Crete Bureaucracy and Paperwork
Get things done the local Crete way. Ask Here. This is the place to ask - setting up a business or being self employed, work permits, health certificates, car tax renewals, new Greek Social Security numbers, even wedding and funeral arrangements.
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Last Post 31.10.2009 at 21:14:03
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Crete Pets Corner and Animal Welfare Crete Pets Corner and Animal Welfare
Pets to Greece? Returning to UK? Wanna join an animal support group, Pet grooming, their diet and health? This is the place.
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Last Post Today at 08:46:30
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Footy Board + Sports Chatter Footy Board + Sports Chatter
Tell us who you support and keep up to date. No hooligans allowed though. :-)
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Last Post 19.11.2009 at 19:50:24
In: Greece In World Cup Final...
By: Gerald
79 404
Crete Food, Drink and the Healthy Cretan Lifestyle Crete Food, Drink and the Healthy Cretan Lifestyle
The Crete diet beats the acclaimed French diet. What new delights have you found? Tasty Wine or Refreshing Beer in the local shop/supermarket? Had the best Crete Cheese. Got some good recipes? Share it all here.
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Last Post 08.11.2009 at 18:33:46
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By: Fowles
74 458
Wining and Dining Out Recommendations Wining and Dining Out Recommendations
Find a memourable Eatery or Bar Pub, Kafeneio, be it in Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion or Lassithi Prefectures. Can be Greek, Brit, Irish, whatever.... (no owner announcements here. Instead put in "Self Promotion" or "Crete News/Events" boards.)

Last Post 16.11.2009 at 19:46:45
In: Re: White Lady
By: Cretefriend50
4 12
Learn Greek Learn Greek
Μιλάτε τα ελληνικά; (Do YOU Speak Greek?) If not why not? Municipalities have funds to run free lessons for foreigners.
If that is not the case, ask here what classes are available in your area.
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Last Post 04.11.2009 at 23:30:04
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By: lea and lou
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  Crete Environment Last Post Topics Posts
Gardening in Crete and Local Flora and Fauna Gardening in Crete and Local Flora and Fauna  (1 Viewing)
Surprising Crete - Climatically it ranges from Alpine to coastal Meditarranean. Even Moires and Ierapetra are in the North Africa climatic belt. Growing conditions are very different depending on your location above sea level. Overall Crete is a wonderful place to garden. Grow herbs. Tomatoes are cinch as are many vegetables and flowers. Add some of your home made "organic" fertilizer. Share your Gardening Experiences, Tips and Advice.

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Last Post 29.10.2009 at 10:10:59
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By: sas
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Historic Crete Historic Crete
Crete's past glories: Cradle of European Civilization, British and Commonwealth War Links, Battle of Crete 1941, Ottoman Legacies.
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Last Post 04.11.2009 at 08:33:37
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By: Gerald
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Make Crete Greener Make Crete Greener
Climate Change, dwindling water resources, all contributing to a degradation in Crete's environment.
What is our contribution to a Green Crete?
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Last Post 26.10.2009 at 14:27:14
In: Re: Introductory Permacul...
By: Olive Oyl
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  Internet, Satellite TV, Computers, Mobile/Wireless Last Post Topics Posts
Internet in Crete, Telecoms Internet in Crete, Telecoms
Internet? Wi-Fi? Broadband? To Use Forthnet, OTE or newcomer, CYTA for fast broadband?
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Last Post 05.11.2009 at 19:26:18
In: Re: BBCi player - using p...
By: Fowles
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Satellite TV in Crete Satellite TV in Crete
For Sat-TV installation ... UK domestic TV channels in Greece? ..... What about UK Sky? Pass on tips to help fellow residents.
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Last Post 14.11.2009 at 11:40:44
In: Re: Digital TV Query
By: latsida
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  Off Topic Last Post Topics Posts
Brits In Greece  Brits In Greece 
Crete has one of the larger concentrations of Brits in Greece (50,000+ homes across Greece). This Board is a good place to swap ideas about Living in other areas of Greece vs Crete, and of course to ask for advice!
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Last Post 18.11.2009 at 06:22:52
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By: Gerald
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Social Networks - Twitter, Facebook, Franglo - Links Social Networks - Twitter, Facebook, Franglo - Links
1. Use this board to Promote your personal Social Networking accounts with Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Myspace, technorati, del.icio.us, You Tube, Flickr, etc. 2. Add those social network sites offered in our set up to your "Member Profile" (User CP Button). 3. britsincrete.franglo.com - great site to place your free classified advert to target expats across Europe. No restrictions.
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Last Post 18.11.2009 at 19:16:53
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By: lea and lou
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The Lighter Side! The Lighter Side!  (1 Viewing)
Keep any jokes clean. No video clips and you'll be fine.. If your humour is of a milder variety, please do not make an issue of the intensity of the jokes here. We do not all share the same values and standards, let alone the same humour. Just keep that in mind.
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A place to share the enjoyment of quotations, sayings, poems, writings, wish lists, Cretan mandinadas, lyrics - preferably with a Greek/Cretan connection, but not essential. Recommend Music tracks you like, good reading, new books with a Greek theme/author. etc
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BiC Housekeeping BiC Housekeeping
Use this board to discuss the workings of the BiC Forum. Suggestions as to new boards, complaints, technical issues etc
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Event 22.11.2009 Event (lea and lou)
SINATRA'S BAR GEORGIOPOLIS ARE HOLDING THEIR NEXT TABLE TOP SALE ON SUNDAY 22ND (THANKS LEA) NOVEMBER, 10.00am -  2.30pm
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Announcement 29.11.2009 Announcement (Michael Evans)
Table Top sale at Commotions Cafe/Bar Istron commencing at 11 am (10km east of Agios. Lots of great items, Clothes, Cases, Household items, Books, CDs ...

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Holiday 30.11.2009 Holiday (Gerald)
Saint Andrew's Day
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Event 02.12.2009 Event (Gerald)
FULL MOON 0730 GMT Odd time but true


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Event 03.12.2009 Event (Guest)
Christmas Table Top Sale, EXANDIS. December 3rd/4th.
Thursday/Friday.  3pm to 9pm
 

[size=12]Tables 5 euros a day.
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Event 06.12.2009 Event (lea and lou)
The car boot sale at Pigi is today and every first Sunday of every month

Event 16.12.2009 Event (Gerald)
NEW MOON 1202 GMT


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Event 21.12.2009 Event (Gerald)
Winter Solstace - Shortest Day,
Northern Hemispshere

Actual moment  takes place at 1747 UTC/GMT


Party 25.12.2009 Party (Gerald)
Christmas Day
- Greek name: Hristougenna or Xristougenna

All Countries in Europe are on holiday

No flights in UK. (check for exceptions)

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Party 26.12.2009 Party (Gerald)
Boxing Day - UK

St Stephens Day
or Second Day of Christmas - Greece and Cyprus

Event 28.12.2009 Event (Gerald)
Public Holiday
England, NIreland, Scotland and Wales (in lieu of Boxing Day that fell on a Saturday)

Event 31.12.2009 Event (Gerald)
Get this! a FULL MOON on NEW YEAR'S EVE! At 1913 GMT
(Jan 1 Crete Time +2hrs) When Moon is at its Brightest


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