The Association of Rizokarpasso in Britain participated in the National Federation of Cypriots UK olive tree initiative to mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus by providing an olive tree which was planted in the grounds of St Demetrios Church, on St Demetrios Feast Day 26th October.   

After the church service, on St Demetrios feast day, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas planted the olive tree. In attendance were Archimandrite Nikodimos, the President of the National Federation of Cypriots UK, the President, Committee and members of the Association of Rizokarpasso, Church Committee members and members of the church congregation.