APPEARING AT THE CyWineFest on Saturday & Sunday
The Greek School of Mansfield Group
Since its founding, the Greek Community School of Mansfield has remained committed to preserving Hellenic tradition and the arts. The children – proud descendants of Greece and Cyprus – are taught traditional dances and actively participate in both school and community cultural events.
A highlight in the school’s history was its participation in the National Celebration held on March 9, 2014, at the historic Newstead Abbey, former residence of the renowned philhellene, Lord Byron. Seven Greek Community Schools from Central Britain (Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Leicester, Mansfield, Nottingham & Sheffield), with 120 students and their teachers, gathered to honour the national anniversaries of March 25th, 1821 and April 1st, 1955. The event drew a large audience of diaspora members and official guests, making it a truly memorable occasion.
Over the years, dance instructors from Greece and Cyprus have shared their passion and knowledge of traditional Greek dances with the students. This year, Ms Margarita Efthymiou will lead her dance group in a performance at the Cypriot Wine Festival, promising to uplift the audience with lively music and vibrant dance moves.
The Greek School of Mansfield continues to be a vibrant centre of Hellenic heritage in the UK, nurturing the spirit of our culture and passing it on to future generations.
Peter Vassila – Magician
Based in London, Peter Vassila is a magician providing world-class entertainment for adults.
Peter first discovered his passion for magic after seeing a magician perform at his fifth birthday party. Being gifted a magic set on the same day set the wheels in motion for Peter to start learning everything he could about the art form and he has not looked back since!
This life-long interest in magic influenced Peter’s decision to study Psychology at University College London. It was here that he learnt about perception, memory function and the cognitive biases that people are influenced by when observing events. He now uses this knowledge in his performances to delight and amaze his audiences.
Peter specialises in close-up card magic, skilled demonstrations of sleight of hand and mind reading demonstrations which are unlike anything you will have seen before.
He strongly believes that magic is not about tricking people but rather about providing them with the opportunity to experience a true moment of astonishment. If done correctly, this is an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives.
Superheroes
Real life superheroes will bring a smile to our young visitors with a range of superhero themed games and activities, music and prizes.
Neverland Parties are a small, home operated business that’s been providing children’s parties for over 10 years, becoming the UK’s leading character based children’s entertainment company, delivering well over 20,000 parties!
Sifu Rob London – Tai Tsung Kung Fu
Sifu Rob London is a 4th Degree Black Belt whose experience spans over 33 years. He was the National and Northern Qingda Champion, and this year was inducted into the UK Martial Arts Hall of Fame, where he received the Top Martial Artist and Top Instructor awards.
Sifu Rob London is also a student of Wing Chun and Filipino Martial Arts.
APPEARING ONLY on Friday 6th June 2025
VIMA Greek Dance School
VIMA Greek Dance School is a new institution born out of a deep passion for Greek and Cypriot tradition, culture and love of our heritage through the medium of folk dance.
From Zeibekiko to Hasapiko, Ikariotikos to Zonaradikos, VIMA Greek Dance School covers them in in an energetic, fun and modern way!
Lead instructor Constantine Georgiou’s Greek and Cypriot dancing experience spans over 20 years! He has worked and taught students at both St John the Baptist Greek School and Goffs Greek School for over 6 years and has also been part of the Philhellenes Greek Dancers and Lyra Greek Dancers for over 7 years.
He has had the pleasure of performing at big cultural events and traditional folk dance events such as the Cypriot Wine Festival, Cecil Sharp House Camden Folk Festival and Hilton Brighton Greek Dance Celebration.