CIC Aims
Assist recent arrivals to settle into their newly adopted country.
Produce a monthly newsletter as a resource guide, and forum.
Promote local tourism, goods and services.
Organise social activities.
Support charitable and environmental organisations.
Museum of Palaeontology
The CIC have, over the last year or so, been very lucky in having local guides taking on visits to archaeological sites in the area. These have been very popular.
CIC Summer Fund Raising
Rethymno Harbour at dusk
We have been discussing holding a summer Bazaar in Rethymno to raise funds for charity.
Battle of Crete
UK Veterans at Souda Bay, 2011
Battle of Crete: Programme of events, 19 - 26th May
Walking in NW Crete
Perfect walking weather
Sixteen people took part in this 11.8 km walk, which started at the cave church of St John Emeritis above Marathokefala village.
9th Annual Coffee Morning ...
... in aid of the Rethymno Hellenic Red Cross
Sunday 26th May, 10.30 – 1300
CIC Monthly lunch
Kalives area lunch will be held on June 19th, and Rethymno area lunch will be held on 16th June. Why not come along and meet some new friends?
CIC Coffee Time
Members of the Cretan International Community meet regularly – different days at different locations. The meetings are a great way to network, see other members and learn about upcoming events.
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Chania Harbour & Fortezza
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Non-Members Page
Beach, West Crete
NOT a member of the Cretan International Community? This page gives you access to some of the articles, stories and information on the site that members enjoy as part of their subscription.
Games Evening
Come along and join in the fun! Card games, rummikub, chess, backgammon, yahtzee, scrabble and darts. Rethymno, May 8th.
Organiser Needed!
Volunteers required to help The Board of the CIC to organise events through the year.