It is fairly certain that perhaps sixty years ago, family holidays consisted of a week spent in sunny (or possibly not) Weymouth, Bournemouth or even further afield in Blackpool to see the tower and the illuminations.

And then, air travel became more affordable, and we were persuaded to be more adventurous, so we went on package holidays to more exotic locations with a much warmer and drier climate. Some will have visited the Greek island of Skiathos and enjoyed a memorable holiday there, and more recently, Patricia Main was one of those people.

That holiday was to make such an impression with Pat that she took the life-changing decision to go and live on the island. Pat is a published author, and as such, is able to vividly record her experiences of the two years as a resident of Skiathos. In her own words, Pat describes Skiathos as “one of the top holiday destinations in Europe, and the stunningly beautiful jewel of the Aegean.”

A holiday enjoyed on the island for ten days or even two weeks can be a wonderful experience, with much to tell family and friends on your return home, but living there can be so different. So, what is it about Skiathos that attracted Pat to return and live there for a couple of years? What is it really like? At 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 15th June at St Peter’s Church, Camerton, there will be an Illustrated Talk in the church presented by Pat. With a large collection of interesting and colourful photographs to support her, find out more about an island steeped in myth and legend, with political and religious history going back millennia.

You are cordially invited to join Pat on a whistle-stop tour of the fascinating history and culture of this tiny island, whose population a mere sixty years ago was little more than subsistence farmers and fishermen. Interval refreshments of tea, coffee and cake are included in the small admission charge to the talk – with all proceeds from the evening for St Peter’s Church Camerton Fabric Fund. For details please call Ann on: 01761 472155 or Liz on: 01761 435580.

Cyril James