Ithaca Summer Photo Contest 2026 — "My Greece Through My Eyes" 

Got a photo that captures the soul of Greece or Cyprus? Now's your chance to share it with the world!

The Greek Cultural Society of Birmingham "Ithaca" invites everyone — of any age, from anywhere — to submit up to 3 original photos capturing the landscapes, culture, people, and everyday magic of Greece and Cyprus.

🗓️ Entries open: 9 August – 9 September 2026
🖼️ The 12 winning photos will feature in the official Ithaca Calendar 2027
🏛️ Selected shots will be showcased at a special exhibition during the Ithaca Library opening on 4 October 2026

✨ Whether it's a sun-drenched coastline, a quiet village corner, or a candid moment of tradition — show us Greece through your eyes.

📧 Send your entries to: ithacabirmingham@gmail.com

Together, we find our Ithaca. 💙

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4/10/2026: Grand Openning of Ithaca's Library

We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural celebration of our new community library, a space dedicated to culture, learning, and connection.

The grand opening will take place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 13:00 at the Midlands Greek and Cypriot Association, Magnet Centre, Park Approach, Birmingham B23 7SJ.

We are deeply privileged to welcome His Excellency, the Greek Ambassador in London, Yannis Tsaousis, as our guest of honour. During the ceremony, we will express our profound gratitude to the Ambassador, whose immense generosity made this library possible through the donation of the vast majority of our book collection.

In addition to the official dedication, the afternoon will feature the exciting announcement of the winner of our Summer Photography Competition.Please join us to explore the new shelves, celebrate this milestone, and enjoy light refreshments with the community.

18/10/2026: "The Antikythera  Mechanism"

Sunday 19th of July at 13:30.

Presenter: Dr Maria Pavlidou, PhD

Admission is free! 

Testimonies from refugees, from enclaved, from imprisoned in Adana, and from relatives of missing persons. Presenter: Kyriakos Akathiotis. The event will take place on Sunday afternoon, 18th of October, at 13:30, in Appolon Room at the Midlands Greek and Cypriot Association, Magnet Centre, Park Approach, Birmingham B23 7SJ. The location is easily accessible by bus, train, and there is also free parking available at the premises. 

The event will be in English.

15/11/2026: "What Makes a Nation Powerful? Greece and Cyprus at the Crossroads of Democracy, Trade, and Strategy "

Sunday 19th of July at 13:30.

Presenter: Professor Yiannis Karavias

Admission is free! 

Testimonies from refugees, from enclaved, from imprisoned in Adana, and from relatives of missing persons. Presenter: Kyriakos Akathiotis. The event will take place on Sunday afternoon, 18th of October, at 13:30, in Appolon Room at the Midlands Greek and Cypriot Association, Magnet Centre, Park Approach, Birmingham B23 7SJ. The location is easily accessible by bus, train, and there is also free parking available at the premises. 

The event will be in English.

5/12/2026: Christmas Party

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31/1/2027: Vasilopita

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27/2/2027: Party

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