Events Calendar – Issue 22/2014

29th May 2014

By Margaret Sheard

2014	For full list of event gigs throughout the year for Andrew Sings….. click here
2014 1st to 27th June	Girne Culture and Art from 1^st to 27^th June.. Venues will be in front of Ataturk Statue, the Ramadan Cemil Square and the Girne Amphitheatre… To see full details of all of the entertainment please click here
30^th May – Friday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be having a Fun Quiz starting at 7pm. 15TL includes supper…. Teams for food must be booked…. Telephone Vicki on 0533 835 5133 or email theblackolivecafe@gmail.com.
30^th May – Friday	Harmony at the Hermitage. Ramallah concert on a big screen. Bring a picnic, arrive before 7pm to lay out your picnic and settle down for an evening of entertainment. To reserve a place call 0533 841 8308 or email granieannie@hotmail.com. Make a donation of 10TL to St Andrew’s Church.
30^th May to 1^st June.. Friday to Sunday	Esentepe Apricot Festival still has 3 days to go…..To see details of the event click here
31^st May – Saturday and 1^st June – Sunday	Lefke Walnut Festival. Folk dancing, live music, guided tours of the town. There will also be a chance to purchase the famous Lefke walnuts and walnut products.
31^st May – Saturday	There will be a monthly coffee morning at The Hermitage from 10am to 12 noon. Everyone welcome.
31^st May – Saturday	Bayrak International Roadshow in aid of SPOT at Bariş Park, Girne from 2pm to 7pm. Meet Bayrak International DJ’s and members of SPOT…. There will be entertainment for the children, live music, modern dance shows, and a kids theatre club performance.
1^st June – Sunday	Rumba at the Tumba. A BBQ with 6 Mezes will be held at The Tumba Bar in Esentepe starting at 3pm…. 30TL (10TL will be donated to Tulips). Live music and a disco….Meals must be booked by calling Şevki Nasipoğlu on 0533 852 0476 or Art Watson on 0533 861 4873.
1^st June – Sunday	A chance to catch up on Engin Dervisaga’s Vox Pop TV Show at 10.30am… To read more and view the show at the scheduled time click here
2^nd June – Monday	Coffee Morning at the Deli Cafe in Alsancak from 10.30am to 12 noon. 7TL for tea/coffee and cake, being hosted by Pam Kennedy and Jane Matter (Tulips Case Workers) and is for those suffering with cancer and their partners to discuss some of their difficulties with others.
3rd June – Tuesday	Eastern Mediterranean University are the guests of Can Gazi and are talking about English language studies. – on Tuesday the 3rd of June at 2:30pm …….. Click here for more information and view on line.
4th June – Wednesday and Sunday 8th June	Engin Dervişağa visits the Street Art Cafe Doğanköy to sample the book library on Wednesday 4th June at 11.00am and Sunday 8th June at 10.30am………. Click here for more information .and view on line
6^th to 15^th June	38. TRNC International Fair at Ataturk Culture Park, Nicosia…. The fair will be open between 7pm and 11pm on Sundays and Thursdays and between 7pm and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays…. There will also be many social and cultural activities during the fair.
7th June – Saturday	Black Olive Cafe – Glastonvicki. Tickets will be on sale soon. 25TL for adults with 10TL in advance. 12.50TL for children 12-17 years with 5TL in advance. Children under 12 come free…Balance of tickets to be paid on the day….For further information contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133 or email theblackolivecafe@gmail.com.
7th June – Saturday	KAV Coffee Morning – Further details to follow later.
7th and 8^th June.. Saturday and Sunday	7^th Lapta Tourism Festival – Beach Football at Lapta Incirli Plaj, Time – 09.00….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 – Lapida Hotel, Lapta. 3pm on the 7^th June and 10am on the 8^th June. 10TL…..For further information please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.
7^th and 14^th June…Saturday	7^th Lapta Tourism Festival – Cooking Competition at Hotel Sempati, Lapta. Time 11am. 10TL….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.
8^th June – Sunday	St Andrew’s Church Pentecost Lunch at The Hermitage starting at 1pm… Bring lunch to share… For further information and to ensure there is a good spread please contact Sandy Oram on 0542 872 4291 for dish suggestions.
9th June – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
10^th June – Tuesday	NCCCT Coffee Morning will be at the Park Marine in Girne starting at 10.30am… This is a new venue and is situated off the crossroads before arriving at the New Harbour entrance.. Turn right at the crossroads and the venue is on the left hand side of the road.
11^th June – Wednesday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be holding their Afternoon Tea Talk at The Mountain View Hotel starting at 3pm… The guest speaker will be Barbara Booth talking about her time in The Falklands… Always a popular event so please book by calling Brenda on 0533 840 7834 or email mike.bren@sunnycyprus.net
13^th June – Friday	Lapta Tourism Festival – Cyprus Night at Tolga’s Restaurant, Karsiyaka, starting at 8pm… To see more about this event click here.
13^th June – Friday	Black Olive Cafe Ladies Night at 7pm. The subject will be reflexology…For more information or to book please contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133 or email theblackolivecafe@gmail.com.
14^th and 15^th June…..Saturday and Sunday	7^th Lapta Tourism Festival – Darts Tournament at the Manolya Hotel, Lapta. Time 7pm. 18TL….For further information please contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878.or Cem Tayyareci on 0533 851 9224.
15^th June – Sunday	A Day at the Races. Coach from Soyz Bar in Catalkoy at 2.30pm to travel to Metehan Crossing… Lunch of 2 sausages & chips and 2 slices of bread @ 8TL being served at 1.30pm… On return from the races, a buffet and local drink @ 25TL…Please book early by contacting Hatice on 0542 885 7723.
16th June – Monday	NCCCT Bingo at the Pine Bay Hotel, Alsancak starting at 8pm… The rollover jackpot is now frozen at 1,200TL until it is won, well worth trying for…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… Meals available if you prefer to eat before the bingo starts or 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
18^th June – Wednesday	Kyrenia Animal Rescue Annual Summer Lunch at The Veranda Restaurant, Karaoglanoglu at 1pm… There will be a buffet lunch and a raffle with some great prizes… Vouchers are 40TL each and can be obtained from the KAR stall at Lambousa Saturday Market and from the KAR office in Karakum…For further information or to reserve a voucher call 0533 869 4098.
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
21^st June – Saturday	Lapta Tourism Festival. Folklore Show at 8pm in the Lapta Village Festival area…For further information contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878…
22^nd June – Sunday	Lapta Tourism Festival. Classic Car Race at 10am at Lapta Hotel Bolgesi….For further information contact Berke Ertopaloglu on 0533 834 9878…
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.
27^th November and 1st and 2nd December ……Morning performances	RBL Theatre Players – Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves… A Family Pantomime Adventure at Girne Cultural Centre… The morning performances will be curtain up at 10.30am… All seats 20TL…..To reserve telephone Andrew on 0533 883 0445 or email pantomime.rbl@gmail.com. Or visit the RBL stall at Lambousa Market.
28^th and 29th November and – 4^th / 5th / 6th December……. Evening performances	RBL Theatre Players – Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves… A Family Pantomime Adventure at Girne Cultural Centre… The evening performances will be curtain up at 7.30pm….. 28^th/29^th November and 4^th/5^thDecember seats will be adults 30TL, children 20TL and for the 6^th December all seats are 35TL….. To reserve telephone Andrew on 0533 883 0445 or email pantomime.rbl@gmail.com Or visit the RBL stall at Lambousa Market.
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.