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| BOOK FAIR | Book Fair - Proceeds
The feedback from our members is that the funds raised at MAM book fairs should be given to charities/good causes which help people within
Messinia, but no-one has so far suggested specifically to where.
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| Book Fair |
 | Kalamata Book Fair Success
We are pleased to announce that the book fair held in Kalamata last week was the most successful yet. We raised the magnificent sum of 271 euros!
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| A Happy Dilemma |
Please help us and make a comment
 We originally launched the MAM book fairs because we wanted to create a social event as well as provide much needed literature for our members. As it has turned out the fair has been a tremendous success, far exceeding our expectations. However, this has created a problem....
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| Turning Turtle? |
Project Archelon
Following another successful MAM bookfair, we were able to donate 168
euros to the Archelon Project, which works to protect the Loggerhead
turtles (Caretta caretta) which nest on some of Greece's beaches every
summer. Very many thanks to everyone to came to the Fair and brought
items and bought them!
We thought you might like to hear ...
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| Broadband in Messinia |
 | How widespread is it?
Some of us in Messinia are lucky enough to have broadband, which we access through ADSL and a modem or perhaps live in a wifi hotspot. However, many are not so fortunate and still have to rely on dial up, which can be frustrating, especially if you have been used to faster internet connections, expensive (if you use it a lot) and tim...
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| Richard Garvey-Williams |
 | A photographers dream
Richard Garvey-Williams is a wildlife and landscape photographer living near Kardimili. Through his work he aims to draw attention to the plight wildlife faces because of human excesses.
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| Tales from Messinia |
 | The funnier side of Greek life
A big thanks to John M for coming up with a great idea for the MAM site. He initiated "Tales from Messinia", a light-hearted anecdotal look at what it can really mean living in Greece! If you have spent enough time here you will know exactly the sort of things he is talking about and what situations you may encounter out here. If you are con...
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