Paleochora this year was as delightful as ever as a village for summer days and nights. The down side was the weather - excessive wind and the early onset of autumn, and the absence of the kantina - missed conversations with the regulars and a disincentive to pitching up on the beach in dubious conditions!
Amongst a good few high spots were the series of meetings during July and August of the planning commitee of the Yia-Yia Gaga Club. The idea was hatched a couple of summers ago. None of us
getting any younger, but determined to spend our time in the village! Answer? A day centre - with funding assitance from the EU - and all the services and pastimes we could desire. Various venues have been considered. The name refers to yia-yia - Greek for grandma.In Fuerteventura we have the Saga Louts - older ladies who sing along at the Rock Island of an evening. A clear link!
The ragbag of people who should know better is seen here after yet another session of the Planning Group.
Clockwise from the front left we have:
Gaby: Wine procurement, personal hygiene
Ruth: Social calendar, mental agility programme
Julia: Animal protection,
Catherine: Youth Outreach, recruitment
Susan: Domestic services quality control
Jim: Investment strategy
Sam: Marketing, grant applications
Eion: Employee/TU relations, fraternal links
Bob: Financial control, planning and recruitment for over-80s
Eva: European integration (especially the Ja-Ja Klub!)
Charlie: Archivist, local history & cameraman