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Saturday 17 August 2013

You're Simply The Best ...


This post is dedicated to all our wonderful holiday participants who are helping us on our quest to raise €20,000 for the Skyros Island Support Fund!

As you may know, Skyros holidays have been raising funds to heat Skyros island’s three schools, the clinic and nursing home during the winter 2013/14 now that government funds have dried up for the purpose.
 

We are currently working with a local committee on the island who are ensuring that all proceeds reach exactly where they're most needed. However, we just wanted to take a moment to say that we are genuinely touched by the response to our appeal. Since our first holiday in Greece this season, Skyros guests and staff have held an 'Auction of Promises' every holiday. This means an item of value has been donated to the cause, and then the race begins – to bid it out for what you desire most.
Some truly spectacular promises have emerged from the woodwork. Just to give you an example, the list includes a private helicopter flight from Sussex to the Isle of Wight; private photography lessons; writing mentoring; holidays in Brussels, UK, America and South Africa; a personalised cover of the Financial Times; signed novels; workshops with Skyros facilitators; massages; Greek cooking lessons – the list goes on.

Bidders have been incredibly generous, many offering single bids of over €100, and much higher for larger items. One seller offered to buy their items back from the winning bidder for twice what was paid. Another participant at The Skyros Centre very generously matched the entire amount raised in a single auction, which brought the record for the single highest bid up to €1,321.70! At last Wednesday's auction alone €2,900 was raised by Atsitsa Bay. And then, quite amazingly, another potential €2,900 was raised by the Skyros Centre. They must be in tune with each other!
 

In total the Skyros Island Support Fund has reached €15,800 since its launch in March 2013. At this rate, we may even surpass our goals, which means we'll be able to help with funding the social supermarket that distributes food to those who can’t afford it, and also sourcing medicines.

So a HUGE thank you goes to each and every person who has supported the Fund. You've left us all warm and fuzzy. All we can think is that we are the luckiest company ever – our holiday participants and staff are simply the best!

With best wishes,

The Skyros Team
www.Skyros.com

Last chance for the Skyros Centre ...


There is only one holiday left at the Skyros Centre with the leading social holiday Skyros this season! Time really has flown that fast. Don't miss out – call us on +44 (0)1983 865566, or book online to secure your place. The final Skyros Centre holiday runs from 24 – 31 August, and you have a choice of three fabulous courses in either art, writing or life coaching. Atsitsa Bay holidays are available until 21 September.
The price, just £695, includes 7 nights half-board accommodation, early morning yoga, and your chosen in-depth course. Choose between ...
Successful Fiction with Leigh Russell  ...
Run by author Leigh Russell, this course explores character, plot, structure, pace, language and more. Leigh teaches students from bestselling authors to complete beginners, and is well known for her encouraging teaching methods.
During the course attendees will develop their own writing voice and build the confidence to work on completing manuscripts suitable for submission to agents & publishers. More info >
Art and the Island with Richard Layzell ...
Come and explore your artistic flair on Skyros island. Enjoy several exciting projects: designing and making sculptural assemblages, unusual approaches to drawing, a minimal and selective approach to photography and video, exploring the miniature and the monumental, and more. The course incorporates visits to exclusive local cultural highlights and one-to-one mentoring, with a concluding exhibition. No previous experience is necessary. Your tutor, Richard Layzell, is a London-based artist who exhibits internationally. More info >
Love Your Life with Katrina Senn ...
On this course you will experience the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of having a gentle healing yoga practice, and expand your mental and emotional tool-kit, so that you can get on with creating the body and living the life of your dreams. Your facilitator, Katrina, leads Yoga and Detox healing retreats around the world, infusing her teaching with inspiration, love and encouragement to help people to reconnect back to their own inner wisdom. More info >
Contact Us ...
Any questions? Want to book? We always have time for you. Get in touch by:
phone: +44 (0)1983 86 55 66 
email: office@skyros.com
chatting online: www.skyros.com

Photo left to right: Christine, Michelle, Laura & Gemma