Events Calendar – Issue 8/2014

22nd February 2014

By Margaret Sheard

23rd February – Sunday	KAV 11th Orchid Walk from Kozanköy to Karşiyaka. Tickets 30TL available from Deniz Plaza shops. For further information call 0533 863 4929 or 0542 857 3408….To see article and poster click here.
24^th February – Monday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be holding their monthly Quiz Night at Santoria Village in Alsancak starting at 7.30pm. Supper is Chicken Casserole and Chips.Please book your places and food with Brenda on 0533 840 7834 or Jenny on 0533 876 1483. If food is not required please confirm when you book.
1st March – Saturday	St David’s Day Dinner at the Black Olive Cafe with live music from Pete Murray. 7.30pm. 35TL for a 2-course Welsh meal.Please book by calling Vicki on 0533 835 5133 or email theblackolivecafe@gmail.com
1st and 2nd March – Saturday and Sunday	7th Lapta Tourism Festival – 4^th Hisarkoy Orchid Festival.“Walking to the land of orchids” 10.30am and 11am on both days. Opening ceremonies on both days at 2pm. Lots of entertainment during the festival, folk dancing, concerts, Kibris Line Dancers etc.
3rd March – Monday	Quiz Night at Taner’s Terrace, Karakum organised by KAR and Dogankoy Church. Starts at 7pm. Tickets are 25TL which includes a meal.To reserve please phone Mick on 0533 877 4537 or Paula on 0533 830 3256.
4th March – Tuesday	RBL are arranging Pancake Day at The Courtyard Inn, Karakum starting at 11am. 5TL for members and 8TL for non-members. This will be followed by a Speakers Lunch – “Britannia” given by Bill Hayley BEM RN, this will be 30TL for members and 35TL for non-members.Reservations for both events should be made by calling 0533 859 2451 or visiting the RBL stall at Lambousa Saturday market.
5th March – Wednesday	Rafters Restaurant in Ozankoy will have entertainment by Andrew Sings….. Be sure of a good meal and brilliant music by booking a table. Contact Abbas on 0533 849 7512 or 0392 815 2946.
7th March – Friday	The Olive Press will be holding their combined Bingo/Quiz Night which will be hosted by Brian and Adele Thomas. 7.30 onwards.
7th March – Friday	Black Olive Cafe. 7.30pm. Great night of live music with Ed with his Scratchboard. Basket meals available.Please book by calling Vicki on 0533 835 5133 or email theblackolivecafe@gmail.com.
8th March – Saturday	BRS Blood Donor Day at Lapta Medical Centre
8th March – Saturday	KAV Coffee Morning. Further details to follow later.
10th March – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
10th March – Monday	Le Jardin in Catalkoy will have entertainment by Andrew Sings….. You can be sure of a good meal and brilliant music
11th March – Tuesday	NCCCT Coffee Morning. Venue to be confirmed later.
14th March – Friday	The Olive Press will be holding their combined Bingo/Quiz Night which will be hosted by Brian and Adele Thomas. 7.30 onwards.
15th and 16th March…Saturday and Sunday	7th Lapta Tourism Festival – Tepebasi Tulip Festival….Further details to be advised later.
19th March – Wednesday	Rafters Restaurant in Ozankoy will have entertainment by Andrew Sings….. Be sure of a good meal and brilliant music by booking a table. Contact Abbas on 0533 849 7512 or 0392 815 2946.
29th March – Saturday	BRS Blood Donor Day at The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak.
6th April – Sunday	Esentepe Fun, Run and Ramble 2014 will be taking place starting at the Magic Bar near Esentepe.There will be a 2km, 5km and 8km race with registration starting at 8.45am. Sponsorship forms will be available from mid-January and can be pre-requested by emailing esentepefunrunandramble2014@outlook.comMore information to follow later.
6^th April – Sunday	Lapta Tourism and KAR have organised the Fun Dog Show which will be at the Stumble Inn, Lapta Strip starting at 2pm. 5TL for each class entry. Stalls are available at 50TL each. All monies donated to KAR.For more information please contact: – Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878 or the KAR Office on 0533 869 4098.
11th April – Friday	The Olive Press will be holding their combined Bingo/Quiz Night which will be hosted by Brian and Adele Thomas. 7.30 onwards.
14th April – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
18th April – Friday	The Olive Press will be holding their combined Bingo/Quiz Night which will be hosted by Brian and Adele Thomas. 7.30 onwards.
25th April – Friday	George Roper Entertainment and Auction evening at Stevie’s Restaurant, Kucuk Erenkoy.Live music and buffet. Cost to be confirmed.
12th May – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
24th May – Saturday	BRS Blood Donor Day at Girne State Hospital.
7th June – Saturday	Black Olive Cafe – Provisional date for Glastonvicki.More details to follow.
7th June – Saturday	KAV Coffee Morning – Further details to follow later.
9th June – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
28th June – Saturday	RBL are arranging Armed Forces Music Night at The Courtyard Inn, Karakum. 7pm.
4th July – Friday	RBL will be holding their Mediterranean Supper at the Deniz Kizi Hotel, starting at 7.30pm.
14th July – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
11th August – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
6th September – Saturday	KAV Coffee Morning – Further details to follow later.
8th September – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
9th September – Tuesday	RBL Last Night of the Proms in the Park starting at 7pm at The Wild Duck in Lapta. Bring your own food and drinks.
27th September – Saturday	BRS Blood Donor Day at Girne State Hospital.
10th October – Friday	RBL will be having a Beetle Drive at The Olive Press Bowling Club in Lapta starting at 7.30pm.
11th October – Saturday	BRS Blood Donor Day at The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak.
13th October – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
1st November – Saturday	RBL Poppy Walk starting at 11am at JK’s Bar, Lapta.More details later.
7th November – Friday	RBL Poppy Ball – 7pm at the Savoy Hotel, Girne. Dress of WW1 period (optional) or Black Tie.More details to follow later.
9th November – Sunday	Remembrance Service at the Old British Cemetery, Girne. 12.30pm. Followed by lunch at The Ship Inn at 2pm.More details to follow later.
29th November – Saturday	BRS Blood Donor Day at Girne State Hospital.
8th December – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
17th December – Wednesday	RBL Christmas Sing-along starting at 7pm at The Courtyard Inn, Karakum
17th December – Wednesday	RBL Christmas Sing-along starting at 7pm at The Olive Press Bowling Club, Lapta.
December	The RBL Theatre Players will be putting on their popular pantomime.Dates and venue etc. to be confirmed later.