On Wednesday, 15 October 2025, ELME Corfu held its first meeting for the new school year’s Cultural Groups, finalizing the teams, coordinators, and schedules. This meeting in Corfu established which groups will be active and their designated locations.
What cultural program is on offer this year?
The announcement states that current teams are welcoming new members, and new groups are also being created. The ELME board is open to new ideas that may come up during the year.
Who is coordinating and when do groups meet?
- Hiking Group – Coordinators: Παπαδόπουλος Κώστα (3ο ΓΕΛ), Γαρμπής Μάρκος (4ο Γυμνάσιο), Ριγανάς Σπύρος (Π. ΕΠΑΛ), Κουρή Μαρία (Π.ΕΠΑΛ). Meeting day: Sunday.
- Gymnastics Group – Coordinator: Ράγγου Έλλη (7ο Γυμνάσιο). Time and place: Wednesday, 6 p.m., at 4ο ΓΕΛ.
- Adult Painting Group – Coordinator: Ανδριανοπούλου Ελευθερία (7ο Γυμνάσιο – Γυμνάσιο Αγ. Ιωάννη). Time and place: Tuesday, 6 p.m., at 7ο Γυμνάσιο.
- Theatre Group – Coordinators: Αλεξάνδρα Ευαγγέλου (Γυμνάσιο Φαιάκων – Γυμνάσιο με Λ.Τ. Αργυράδων), Γουδή Έλια (1ο ΕΠΑΛ). Time and place: Monday, 6 p.m., at the Corfu Labour Center.
- Historical Walks Group – Coordinator: Τσιλιμπάρη Όλγα. Schedule not specified in the announcement.
- Cinema Group – Coordinators: Γκουλιούμης Νίκος (2ο ΓΕΛ), Καπετάνιος Αχιλλέας (1ο ΕΠΑΛ), Μπουχάγιαρ Σπύρος (ΔΔΕ). Time and place: Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Labour Center.
Why does this initiative matter?
This cultural program provides opportunities to engage with sports, arts, and local history in the city. By holding activities at various school locations and the Labour Center in Corfu, the initiative helps build community connections outside of school time.
Are more groups expected?
ELME noted that additional teams are being planned, such as one for Traditional Dances, and invited proposals throughout the school year. Interested participants can contact the coordinators of each group or the ELME board for more details.
When will residents notice the impact?
With meetings set on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, residents can expect to see a steady rhythm of cultural activity across Corfu starting this month. For anyone looking to get involved, the schedule above offers a clear starting point.
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