Events Calendar – Issue 18/2014

1^st May 2014

By Margaret Sheard

2014	For full list of event gigs throughout the year for Andrew Sings….. click here
2014 – Summer Venue – TFR	The Foreign Residents in the TRNC (TFR) have now moved to their summer venue at Sea Point in Lapta. Why not go along and find out about this Group at their get-together (Stammtisch) from 4pm every Friday and meet some of the existing members from 17 different countries.
3^rd May – Saturday	Lemar, Alsancak. 10am to 3pm. RBL will be organising a Table Top Sale for people who want to do a spring clean and sell off some of their unwanted items. You can book a table for 10TL by calling 0533 841 1882.
3^rd May – Saturday	Al Shaheen, Karakum have entertainment by Legacy Band. Have a nice meal and entertainment.To book contact Imtiaz on 0533 842 2784
3^rd May – Saturday	Le Jardin Restaurant, Catalkoy – Disco/Bingo Night from 8pm. Proceeds in aid of Lutfi Gul, Captain of the Ozankoy Youth Football Team who broke his leg in 2 places during a match on 13^th April in Iskele.Total bingo prize money 500TL and a grand raffle with some great prizes, food is available to order on the night.To book call Le Jardin on 0392 824 4398.For further information contact Joe Efe on 0533 848 0857.
3^rd May – Saturday	There will be another volunteer gardening session at Karmi Cemetery from 10am to 2pm. If you feel you can be of help, why not go along and give whatever time you can spare. Refreshments will be provided.
7^th May – Wednesday	Al Shaheen, Karakum have entertainment by Mr Rodeo (Devon). Always a popular event. Have a nice meal and entertainment.To book contact Imtiaz on 0533 842 2784
8^th May – Thursday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be having their annual 112 Ball at The Rocks Hotel, Girne. Starting at 7.30pm. There will be a 4-course meal and all local drinks and fantastic entertainment. The theme this year is Great Romances. Dress code – black tie or lounge suit.Tickets are 150TL and can be obtained from Lambousa Saturday market and Bestseller Bookshops or by telephoning 0533 840 7834 or 0533 876 1483.
11^th May – Sunday	Lapta Tourism Festival – Triathlon. More details to follow but if further information is required please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.
11^th May – Sunday	Lemar, Catalkoy. 10am to 3pm. RBL will be organising a Table Top Sale for people who want to do a spring clean and sell off some of their unwanted items. You can book a table for 10TL by calling 0533 841 1882.
11^th May – Sunday	Dogankoy Church Craft Fair from 11am to 3pm. For further information contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or Incilay on 0533 864 6260.
12th May – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
12^th May – Monday	Lapta Tourism Festival – Football Tournament. More details to follow but if further information is required please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.
13^th May – Tuesday	NCCCT monthly coffee morning. This time it is at the Malpas Hotel, Catalkoy starting at 10.30am. Always a nice event to attend.
15^th May – Thursday	Al Shaheen, Karakum have entertainment by Andrew Sings….. Have a nice meal and entertainment.To book contact Imtiaz on 0533 842 2784
16^th May – Friday	The Snakebite Roadshow, headed by Barry Snakes, will be launched at Almond Holiday Village. Doors open at 8.30pm. Music starts at 9pm. Tickets 15TL from Almond Holiday Village and Bestseller Bookstore, Alsancak.
16^th May – Friday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be having an evening talk by John Hughes-Wilson “The Myths of World War I”. This will be at The Mountain View Hotel at 7.30pm. Tickets are 30TL per person which includes a delicious buffet.Tickets available from Brenda and Jenny at Lambousa Market or by phoning Brenda on 0533 840 7834 or Jenny on 0533 876 1483.
16^th May – Friday	Concert at Bellapais Abbey in aid of KAR at 8pm… Pianists Demet Alkan and Fikri Toros and classical guitarist Ahmet Sonmezler and Soprano Ayse Guler Akin… Music by 16 different composers. Admission by programme for 35TL donation per person, available at KAR Office, Best Seller Bookshops, Cafe Dukkan, Kybele Restaurant or at the door on the night.
18^th May – Sunday	Soyz Bar, Catalkoy will be holding their summer opening with live music starting from 4pm. Mezes, Chicken and Meat Doner and fruit for 20TL per person. Mystery Happy Hour for which you will need a raffle ticket….To book and pay deposit of 10TL by 12^th May contact Hatice Tevfik Altugen on 0542 885 7723.
19^th May – Monday	NCCCT Bingo at the Pine Bay Hotel, Alsancak starting at 8pm. The rollover jackpot stands at 1,200TL, well worth trying to win.35TL for a book of bingo sheets and a mini Mars or Snickers Bar for winning lines or a house and of course there is the free raffle as well… Snacks available for half time if ordered on arrival.Please come along to support Carole and Mike and have an enjoyable evening’s bingo.For further information contact Carole Lloyd on 0533 8600357
21^st May – Wednesday	Day out to Limassol and Paphos organised by Hatice Tevfik Altugan by coach from Soyz Bar, Catalkoy. Via Metehan Crossing, with coffee stop at the Festival Park. 8am start. 100TL per person, with deposit of 50TL before 14^th May. To Book contact Hatice on 0542 885 7723.
22^nd May – Thursday	Al Shaheen, Karakum have entertainment by Andrew Sings….. Have a nice meal and entertainment.To book contact Imtiaz on 0533 842 2784
23^rd May – Friday	Live music with Barry Snakes at The Fez, Catalkoy from 8pm.To book telephone 0533 867 1781.
24th May – Saturday	BRS Blood Donor Day at Girne State Hospital.
24^th May – Saturday	Royal British Legion, Kyrenia Branch have organised a cricket match which will be held at the 20 Temmuz Stadium in Girne, starting at 10am. The teams will be RBL, Pakistani 11, and 2 teams from the Cyprus Cricket Association in the south – the Moufflons and the Episkopi Lions. To see more about this event click here
24^th May – Saturday and 25^th May – Sunday	Kyrenia Belly Dancing Fusion Festival by Shifan Ozseza at GAU Dance Academy and GAU Spectrum Theatre. For further information and booking telephone 0533 885 5767 or 0533 886 7187 or you can email shifanmustafa@hotmail.com
24^th May – Saturday	Two Castles and an Abbey Trail Ultra event from Kantara Castle to Bellapais… The run starts at 5am from Kantara covering 80kms with top trail runners from 17 different countries taking part….The team would welcome volunteers to provide support and have said the best places to watch the runners are Alevkaya, Buffavento and at the finish at Bellapais….For more information click here.
25^th May – Sunday	May Fair at the Wild Duck, Lapta, in aid of KAV. Starting at 1pm. Lots of fun and entertainment for all. Entry is 5TL which will be donated to KAV.For further information contact Maria on 0533 839 5561
25^th May – Sunday	Lapta Tourism Festival – Rod & Line Fishing/Spear Fishing. Meeting time 05.30am at the Karsiyaka Cross Roads Coffee Shop. Entry fee 10TL per person.For further information please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.
25^th May – Sunday	Lapta Tourism Festival – Motorcycle Tour and Concert. Starting at 1pm at the Sempati Hotel in Lapta.For further information please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.
29^th May – Thursday	Alternative Quiz Night at The Fez, Catalkoy starting at 7.30pm in aid of KAR.Quiz and supper of Chicken & Chips – 25TL per person, proceeds to KAR.To book please contact Stuart on 0533 844 4932.
29^th May – Thursday	Al Shaheen, Karakum have entertainment by Jamie. Have a nice meal and entertainment.To book contact Imtiaz on 0533 842 2784
7th June – Saturday	Black Olive Cafe – Date for Glastonvicki.More details to follow.
7th June – Saturday	KAV Coffee Morning – Further details to follow later.
7^th June – Saturday	7^th Lapta Tourism Festival – Cooking competition – First Stage….For further information please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.
7^th June – Saturday	7^th Lapta Tourism Festival – Cyprus Night. More details to follow…For further information please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.
7^th and 8^th June – Saturday and Sunday	7^th Lapta Tourism Festival – Chess Tournament – more details to follow.For further information please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.
8^th June – Sunday	7^th Lapta Tourism Festival – Off Road Race – More details to follow.For further information please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.
9th June – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
18^th June – Wednesday	Children in Need Foundation are holding a Supper Club event at the Colony Garden and have arranged for a return visit of the popular Emperors of Soul. Tickets £55 per head for 3-course meal and all drinks from 7pm to midnight. Further details to follow but if you need any information contact Laurence Floyd on 0533 879 6892
28th June – Saturday	RBL are arranging Armed Forces Music Night at The Courtyard Inn, Karakum. 7pm.
4^th July – Friday	RBL will be holding their Mediterranean Supper at the Deniz Kizi Hotel, starting at 7.30pm.
12^th July – Saturday	Girne Amphitheatre. Bon Giovi concert supported by The Renegades and Snakebite. Doors open 7pm, concert at 7.45pm.The event is in aid of The Blind Association and Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips).Tickets 50TL. From Bestseller Bookshops Karakum and Alsancak, Almond Holiday Village, Wild Duck Karsiyaka, JK’s Lapta, Baroosh Alsancak, Glamour Fairy, Whiskey & Wine Alsancak, The Fez Catalkoy, DVD Shop Catalkoy, Cafe George Girne.For further information telephone 0533 880 7476.
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.