Note:

See our separate Regular Events Calendar for all of the regular weekly events which may be of interest to you.

Lapta Tourism Festival. 1st Skeet & Sporting Clay Shooting Tournament from 9am until sunset.  Entry fee 65TL. See article for further information by clicking here.  Last date for entry is 22nd March.

For more details contact Berke on 0533 834 9878

Five Fingers Restaurant, Ozanköy.  Meal with after dinner speaker – John Hughes Wilson with a previously unheard subject. Tel: 0533 845 8278

Karma, a great 2-piece band, will be singing at the Black Olive Cafe/Studio. Food will be available so book now to reserve a table.

Telephone Vicki on  0533 835 5133 or email theblackolivecafe@gmail.com

There will be an Energy Weekend  of Qigong and Tai Chi at Balci Plaza (between Yeni Erenkoy and Dipkarpaz).  For further details email Tarik Tekman on tariktekman@gmail.com  Look out for our article about this event which will be published shortly.

The Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be holding their monthly quiz night at The Ravine in Alsancak. 7pm for a 7.30pm start.  15TL includes a meal of Fish & Chips or Chicken Shish, which can be chosen on the night.

For further information call Brenda on 0533 840 7834 or Jenny on 0533 876 1483

The Consular Section of the British High Commission will be giving a presentation of their role in Cyprus and this will be held at The English School of Kyrenia at 5pm when Consular staff will be available to answer questions.

Ozankoy Bookshop.  There will be a talk by Tania who will be giving a demonstration and talking about her work as a colour analyst.  For more information call 0392 815 2853.

Look out for more talks to be held at the Ozankoy Bookshop in the future.

The Black Olive Cafe will be holding an Easter Quiz starting at 7.30pm.   For more information contact Vicki on  0533 835 5133 or email theblackolivecafe@gmail.com

The Black Olive Cafe will be having an Easter Fun Quiz.  For more information contact Vicki on  0533 835 5133 or email theblackolivecafe@gmail.com

Almond Sports Lounge, Alsancak at 9pm live music with Barry Snakes.  Free entry and free “Sizzlin Snakes” cocktail to all customers.  10% discount on all food in the Restaurant at Almond Holiday Village if you would like a meal before enjoying the music.

The Black Olive Cafe & Studio will be having a Children’s Easter Party starting at 2pm.  For more information contact Vicki on  0533 835 5133 or email theblackolivecafe@gmail.com

Lapta Tourism Festival.  Sprint Triathlon Race at K.A.S.K. Guzelyali (Karşiyaka) Beach.  See article for further information by clicking here

For more details contact Berke on 0533 834 9878

Lapta Municipality SPOT Fun Run and Kite Show.  Fun Run at 10am – distances 5km and 10km along the Lapta coastal walk path.  Kite Show at 12.30.  For more information contact Berke Ertopaloğlu on 0533 834 9878

The Black Olive Cafe will be there selling a variety of sandwiches, coffee and cakes and Michelle will be selling kites.

The Cowbridge Male Voice Choir (from Wales) will be performing at Bellapais Abbey.  The concert starts at 8pm and tickets are 15TL per person which includes a free glass of wine or soft drink.  Tickets can be obtained from the Tulips stall at Lambousa Saturday market and the Karakum and Alsancak Best Seller Bookshops. The concert is in aid of Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips).

The Olive Press will be holding a Spot the Intro Quiz starting at 8pm.  Should be a good night’s entertainment.

4th Lapta Municipality Cycle Tour starting at 10am from Alsancak Akcan Cycle Shop.  The route will be St Hilarion – Kozan Picnic area.  Bicycles will be available for rent at 20TL each.  There will be a meal after the cycle tour at Kozan Picnic Restaurant at 25TL per person.  Minimum age to take part 15 years old.  If anyone requires to rent a bicycle or book a meal this must be done by 5th April.  For more information contact Berke Ertopaloğlu on 0533 834 9878 

This event is part of the 6th Lapta Tourism Festival.

NCCCT will be holding their monthly coffee morning at The Malpas Hotel, Ҫatalköy.  Always a nice event to attend.

The Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be holding their Annual Ball at the Rocks Hotel, Girne.    Tickets will be 120TL per person and includes a 4-course meal and local drinks.  There will be live music and entertainment.  Dress – Black Tie/Lounge Suit.  To book for this very popular annual event call Brenda on 0533 840 7834 or Jenny on 0533 876 1483 or call at the stall at Lambousa Saturday market. Tickets are selling fast.

The British Residents’ Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting at The Dome Hotel, Girne starting at 11am.  This will be followed by a Spring Lunch and tickets are available at the BRS stall Lambousa Market – Lapta. The Hut – Girne on Saturdays from 10am to 12 noon, and at Cafe George – Girne on Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon.

NCCCT Bingo Night at The Ravine in Alsancak starting at 8pm  There is a rollover jackpot of 1,200TL.  A book of 6 cards @ 35TL. Free raffle and the famous Mars bars for the winners.  Pre-order a nice supper of Fish & Chips for 15TL when you arrive to be served at half-time.  A good evening’s entertainment.

For further information telephone Carole Lloyd on 0533 860 0357

Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be holding their monthly Afternoon Tea Talk at the Mountain View Hotel at 3pm.  The speaker will be Peter Wills whose talk is called  “Name Dropper” and will be about celebrities he has met during his career.

To book a place or for further information call Brenda on 0533 840 7834 or Jenny on 0533 876 1483

This will be the 3rd Esentepe Fun Run and will be in memory of George Roper who died in 2012 and was the instigator of the original event to raise funds for Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips). The route will take the “old shore” road between the Carrington main office (co-located with Magic Bar) and the main junction to Esentepe.  The runs will be 2k starting at 10am (registration 08.30), 10k starting at 11am (registration 9am) and 5k starting at 12 noon (registration 9.30am).  The 2k and 5k will be on the shore route and the 10k will follow the same route but will have 40m on the main road.

See Esentepe Fun Run and Fun Day Latest Update by clicking here.

BRS Blood Donor Day.  10am to 1pm at Lambousa Market, Lapta.

3 months must elapse between donations.

Lapta Turism Festival and KAR Dog Show.  This will be from 2pm to 5pm at Sunset Beach Club, Lapta.  Entry fee is 5TL and stalls are available at 30TL each.  All monies from the event will be donated to KAR.  For more details see article by clicking here.

For more information please contact Berke Ertopaloğlu on 0533 834 9878

Rod & Line and Spear Fishing starting at 05.30, the meeting point will be Karșiyaka Cross Roads Coffee Shop.

For more information contact Berke Ertopaloğlu on 0533 834 9878

This event is part of the 6th Lapta Tourism Festival.

Motorcycle Tour followed by a concert at Sempati Hotel starting at 1.30pm where the group will be Group Garage.

Meeting points for the tour are:

10.30am Kyrenia Bikers Club

11.30am Gonyeli Roundabout

1pm K.A.S.K. Beach (Karșiyaka)

The route will be Lapta, Kyrenia, Gonyeli, Yilmazkoy, Camblibel, Karsiyaka, Alsancak & Lapta

For more information contact Berke Ertopaloğlu on 0533 834 9878

This event is part of the 6th Lapta Tourism Festival.

The Olive Press will be celebrating their 1st birthday with a bowls competition from 9am until around 4pm and in the evening there will be a party starting at 8pm.  Tickets will firstly be available to members but after 22nd February any remaining tickets will be available to anyone who would like to attend. 

The George Roper Fun Day.  This will be an afternoon and evening event at King’s Bar, Turtle Beach, Esentepe and will include a grand auction, 4 live bands, line dancing, raffle and a buffet at 10TL per person.   See Latest Update for the Fun Run and Fun Day by clicking here.

Hiking Tour with guide.  Meeting points – Lapta Municipality at 8am and Sadrazamkoy at 8.30am.  The route will be around the Sadrazamkoy area.

For more information contact Berke Ertopaloğlu on 0533 834 9878

This event is part of the 6th Lapta Tourism Festival.

Football Tournament – Group Stages and Elimination.  The venue is Lapta Football Pitch, registration fee 150TL per team.  There will be prizes of 1000TL, 500TL and 250TL.  Closing date for registration is 26th April.

For more information contact Berke Ertopaloğlu on 0533 834 9878

This event is part of the 6th Lapta Tourism Festival.

BRS Blood Donor Day.  10am to 1pm at The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak. 

3 months must elapse between donations.

The Children in Need Foundation have arranged a brilliant 2-hour concert to be held at the Girne Amphitheatre featuring Legend, Bob Marley & The Wailers Tribute Band.   This is a definite must for those who will be in the TRNC in July.  For more information click here and look out for more details in future Events Calendars.

3 months must elapse between donations.

Remembrance Sunday at the Old British Cemetery followed by lunch at The Ship Inn.   More details later.