Jul42026
AGM
Annual General Meeting
4 July 2026 · The Nest
Formal updates and community discussion at the Nest. Read the President’s report.
News & Events
Events
Walks, swims, lunches and concerts organised by our supporters to keep the Nest open.
What’s next
Upcoming Events
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Looking back
Past Events
Feb102026
Dec62025
Social
Christmas get together
6 December 2025 · The Nest
From 2:00 p.m. Please confirm your attendance by emailing enquiries@alkionides.org.
Oct262025
Walk
Sponsored Walk Hyde Park to Victoria
26 October 2025, 12:00 noon · Hyde Park
Sponsored walk from Hyde Park to Victoria.
Sept202025
Fundraiser
Anna Nicholsby-Baker Serpentine Swim
20 September 2025, – · Hyde Park, London
Anna Nicholsby-Baker will be participating in a two mile swim in the Serpentine. Please sponsor her here.
Jul122025
AGM
Annual General Meeting
12 July 2025 · The Nest
Formal updates and community discussion.
Apr262025
Nov262024
Music
Doulla's Rembetiki Vradia
26 November 2024, 7:30 p.m. · Estia, Birmingham
Greek rebetiko music evening.
Sept222024
Fundraiser
Iron Man Challenge – Marios Papadopoulos
22 September 2024, All day event · Ironman Wales
Marios Papadopoulos is taking part in the Iron Man challenge. Please sponsor him.
Sept142024
Fundraiser
Serpentine Charity Swim – Anna
14 September 2024 · Serpentine Lake, Hyde Park
Anna is swimming one mile in the Serpentine in Hyde Park. Donations can be made via bank or PayPal.
Aug12024
Jun202024
Workshop
Art Class – Create Your Own Masterpiece
20 June 2024, 6:30 p.m. · The Crypt at Ayia Sofia, Bayswater, London
Creative art class hosted for the community.
May112024
Theatre
Play: Αυτή η Νύχτα Μένει – London Tour
11 May 2024, 7:00 p.m. · Millfield Theatre & Birmingham University
Play by actor Loris Loizides touring London and Birmingham in support of Alkionides UK.
Apr212024
Fundraiser
Eleni's First London Marathon
21 April 2024 · London
Eleni participates in her first London Marathon. Please sponsor her.
Mar162024
Community
Inauguration of our new 'Nest'
16 March 2024, 3:00 p.m. · London
Opening of Alkionides UK's new community space 'The Nest'.
Jan12024
Concert
Free Online Concert
1 January 2024, 8:00 p.m. (UK) / 10:00 p.m. (Cyprus) · Online via YouTube
Featuring Marios Pavlou (Violin), Panayiotis Kleito (Piano), and Katie Economidou (Vocals).
Jan12024
Membership
Become a Sustaining Member
1 January 2024 · Online
Support Alkionides UK by becoming a sustaining member.
Dec92023
Bazaar
Christmas Bazaar and sale of traditional kourabiedes & melomakarona
9 December 2023 · Whetstone, North London
Christmas Bazaar and sale of traditional kourabiedes & melomakarona.
Nov82023
Book Launch
Book Launch – Alkionides: Making a Difference
8 November 2023 · Cyprus High Commission, London
Launch of Marie's book 'Alkionides: Making a Difference'.
Nov12023
Book Launch
The much anticipated launch of Marie's book
1 November 2023 · Nicosia, Cyprus
The much anticipated launch of Marie's book - Αλκυονίδες: Ταξίδι Αγάπης
Oct12023
Fundraiser
Aggelina Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
1 October 2023, – · Mount Kilimanjaro
Aggelina Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - please sponsor her
May132023
Apr222023
Walk
Sponsored walk in Hampstead Heath, London
22 April 2023 · Hampstead Heath
Sponsored walk in Hampstead Heath, London
Mar252023
Social
90's Night
25 March 2023 · Marylebone High St.
90's Night
Nov272022
Community
Outing to Disney on Ice for families that have children with special educational needs in Birmingham and the Midlands
27 November 2022 · Birmingham
Outing to Disney on Ice for families that have children with special educational needs in Birmingham and the Midlands
Nov222022
Social
Doulla's Baileys Night
22 November 2022, 7:00 p.m. · Greek Community Centre, Birmingham
Doulla's Baileys Night
Nov132022
Fundraiser
Athens Marathon - Please sponsor Tatiana, Eugenie and Stavria who will attempt this amazing challenge
13 November 2022 · Athens
Athens Marathon - Please sponsor Tatiana, Eugenie and Stavria who will attempt this amazing challenge
May222022
Event
Luncheon and book presentation
22 May 2022, 1:00 p.m. · St Panteleimon, Harrow
Luncheon and book presentation
May142022
Walk
Heritage, sponsored walk in Sonning on Thames with lunch at the Coppa Club
14 May 2022, • Meet at Coppa: 11:00–11:30 a.m. • Lunch: 1:00 p.m. · Sonning on Thames
Heritage, sponsored walk in Sonning on Thames with lunch at the Coppa Club
Apr272022
Dec12021
Fundraiser
Christmas fundraiser - simply donate £10 to help us continue our work, thank you
1 December 2021 · Online
Christmas fundraiser - simply donate £10 to help us continue our work, thank you
Oct162021
Gala
Gala Dinner with Grand raffle draw
16 October 2021 · Online
Gala Dinner with Grand raffle draw (dinner postponed again but raffle draw will take place).
Mar102021
Workshop
Lets Get Cooking with the amazing Maria Socratous
10 March 2021, 3:00 p.m. GMT · Online
Lets Get Cooking with the amazing Maria Socratous.
Feb272021
Feb62021
Fitness
Work out to Help out is back!
6 February 2021 · Online
Work out to Help out is back! Following the success of the recent aerobics session we are now offering a virtual Pilates session.
Oct12020
Fundraiser
Grand raffle draw at a special event
1 October 2020 · London
Grand raffle draw at a special event. Postponed for one year due to the pandemic.
May92020
Music
Bluebird sessions are going online
9 May 2020 · Online
Bluebird sessions are going online. Amount raised: £450.
May12020
Walk
Sponsored walk through Hyde Park to Victoria (with His Excellency, the High Commissioner)
1 May 2020 · Hyde Park to Victoria
Sponsored walk through Hyde Park to Victoria. Due to Coronavirus this event has been postponed.
Jan192020
Community
Vasilopita luncheon
19 January 2020 · St Panteleimon Church, Harrow
Vasilopita luncheon. Amount raised: over £7,000.
Keep the Nest open
A monthly gift helps the next family settle in
Every room, meal and lift to hospital at the Nest is paid for by people like you. A regular donation of £10 or more lets us say yes when a family calls.