Events Calendar – Issue 45/2014

7th November 2014

By Margaret Sheard…..

A list of events you can look forward to in North Cyprus in 2014. For those charity fund-raisers, venues etc. which would like to include an event in the Events Calendar, please contact me…

2014	For full list of event gigs throughout the year for Andrew Sings….. click here
31^st October – Friday to 15^th November – Saturday	Cyprus Themed Art Exhibition by Benice Gűmrűkçűoğlu at The Bedestan in Lefkosa…. In aid of the SOS Children’s Village hosted under the auspices of Meral Eroğlu…. Opening at 6pm on 31^st October and then 8am to 5pm until Saturday 15^th November (except Sundays when it will be closed).
6th November – Saturday	Old British Cemetery, Girne….4.30pm… Unveiling of the memorial to the Police in Cyprus.
7th November – Friday	RBL Poppy Ball – 7pm at the Savoy Hotel, Girne. Dress of WW1 period (optional) or Black Tie.
7^th November – Friday	Best Seller Bookshop, Karakum – 1pm to 3.30pm Richard Chamberlain will be doing book signing of his 2 books and 2015 calendar…. A good opportunity to think about Christmas presents…
7^th November – Friday	Richard Chamberlain will be showing his wonderful photographs taken in the late 50’s in Cyprus at The Savoy Hotel in Girne…. There will also be an RBL event for the Poppy Appeal at the same venue….
7^th to 13^th November – Friday to Thursday	1^st Golden Island International Film Festival…. Various locations throughout North Cyprus… Full programme to be published shortly….Premier on Thursday 6^th November – “Fish” (Balik) will be at GAU…….
8^th November – Saturday	1^st Gonyeli Shopping Fest…. 10am to 10pm…Lots of discounted goods, concerts, games, food stalls, rides for children.
9th November – Sunday	Remembrance Service at the Old British Cemetery, Girne. 12.30pm…. Followed by lunch at The Ship Inn at 2pm….. There will be a display of Richard Chamberlain’s 1950’s photographs at The Ship and also his 2 books and 2015 Calendar….
9^th November – Sunday	Darts Competition (Patrick Swayne Memorial) at the O’Live Bar, Alsancak organised by John and Maureen Swayne….. Entry fees will be donated equally to the Girne Rehabilitation Centre and Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips)…. There will be cash prizes, cups and trophies and an auction and raffle……. Music during the evening will be provided by Billy J Redif from 7pm to 11.30pm…
11th November – Tuesday	NCCCT will be holding their November Coffee Morning at Di Figaro in Karaoglanoglu, starting at 10.30am….. This is a lovely venue with plenty of parking space… There will be many stalls there and a chance to start Christmas shopping.
11^th November – Tuesday	MenMeet at St Andrew;s Church Hall. There will be a guest speaker followed by lunch at a local cafe…. All men welcome…. For further information contact John Hodgson 0533 860 6345
12^th November – Wednesday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be holding their Afternoon Tea at The Black Olive Cafe in Alsancak…..The speaker will be Claire Morley who will be telling of her experiences in the Philippines following the Typhoon Haiyan disaster….. To book please contact Brenda on 0533 840 7834 or Jenny on 0533 876 1483…..
13^th November – Thursday	Al Shaheen in Karakum will be having entertainment with Devon singing his Country Music…. If you have not seen Devon perform this is a must see as you will be certain of a good night.
13^th November – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy Local Hero (1983)…. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available….There will be a prize on the night for the best prop associated with the movie….To book call 0533 839 8764…
14^th November – Friday	Phoenix Line Dance Club and Kibris Line Dance Society will be co-hosting a Charity Fundraising event at Club Simena in Lapta in aid of the Karakum Special Needs School…. You can look forward to seeing Devon performing his brilliant Country Music and there will be open dance sessions and dance workshops by Choreographer/Line Dance instructor, Ivonne Verhagen………. Admission will be 10TL…. For further information contact Steve & Denise on 0533 876 3410 – Liz on 0533 832 5270 or Chrissy on 0533 864 0639.
14^th November – Friday	Senol’s Last Boogie Night at SeAngle Bar, Catalkoy starting at 8pm… For more information or to book call 0533 869 3834 (English).
15^th November – Saturday	Fine Dining Restaurant in Esentepe will be having entertainment with Devon singing his Country Music. If you have not seen Devon perform this is a must see as you will be certain of a good night.
15^th and 16^th November – Saturday and Sunday	Dogankoy Church will be holding an Art Exhibition showing the work of Francois Moncomble, together with a book-signing by Yvonne Çerkiz of her book “Rauf Denktaş – A Private Portrait”…. This will take place between 11am and 4pm each day…. There will also be a raffle with 50% being donated to the church restoration fund.
16^th November – Sunday… Note change of venue(was to be at Big Al’s)	Change of Venue – Karsel Bar & Restaurant, Bogaz near Iskele will be having entertainment with Devon singing his Country Music…. If you have not seen Devon perform this is a must see as you will be certain of a good time…. Entrance fee of 10TL per person and you will also have an opportunity to partake in a couple of dance workshops with Ivonne Verhagen, an award winning International dancer and choreographer…. The “Show” will kick off at 3.00pm and close at around 6.00pm, snacks will be available.
17^th November – Monday	Blood Donor day at Tatlisu Ambulance Station starting at 10am…..All blood types needed so please try to go along…
20^th November – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy Casablanca (1942)…. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available….There will be a prize on the night for the best prop associated with the movie….To book call 0533 839 8764…
20^th November – Thursday	Join Jamie (The Man in Black) for a night of acoustic music and songs at SeAngle Bar, Catalkoy, starting at 8pm…. To book call 0533 822 5793
22^nd November – Saturday	Heart ‘N Art Exhibition at The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak…. 4pm to 7pm… Art from Australia to North Cyprus. For more information contact Mo Davies on 0533 847 2437 or Vicki on 0533 835 5133..
24^th November – Monday	The Olive Press in Lapta will be holding a charity night in aid of the street animals. Entry is 5TL which will be donated to the cause. There will be a Spot the Intro quiz and possibly a raffle. Try and get a team together for this event.
27^th November – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy Shirley Valentine (1989)…. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available….There will be a prize on the night for the best prop associated with the movie….To book call 0533 839 8764…
28^th November – Friday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak. Fun Quiz. 7pm for 7.30pm…. To book or for more info please call 0533 835 5133
29^th November – Saturday	St Andrew’s Church Christmas Fayre from 10am…. Tombola, Raffle, Stalls selling many traditional items…. Mince Pies and Mulled Wine….
29^th November – Saturday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak…10am to 5pm…Discover your Soul Purpose with The Unicorns of Atlantis…. Information~ During this workshop participants will take part in a number of powerful activations, meditations and healings to enable them to raise their frequency, heal karmic patterns and discover their soul purpose…. The workshop will include~ Meditation to meet your Unicorn… Clearing and Healing the 12 Chakras with the Unicorns… 12 strands of DNA relaxation/activation… Clearing Karmic Residue Meditation… Working with the Spiritual Labyrinth to discover your soul purpose… Unicorn Soul Star Activation and Blessing…To book or for more info please call 0533 8355 133 or facebook me on vicki karaca
29th November – Saturday	BRS Blood Donor Day at Girne State Hospital.
1^st December – Monday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be hosting an RBL Quiz Night…. 15TL to include lovely supper of a Roast Pork and sage and apple roll with chunky chips or cheese and tomato….. Places must be booked by contacting Vicki on 0533 835 5133
4^th December – Thursday	The RBL Theatre Players have been able to put together a show in lieu of the unfortunate cancellation of the pantomime with the theme – The Show Must Go On… This will now be a full 2-hour show called Showstoppers and will be held in the Ambassador Suite at Le Chateau Lambousa in Lapta….. It will now be for one night only and will start at 7.30pm….Tickets are 35TL and places are limited to 350 so RBL will be giving priority to those people who have already purchased tickets for the pantomime….To make a reservation contact Andrew Cowley on 0533 883 0445 or email pantomime.rbl@gmail.com or you can reserve a seat at the RBL stall at the Lambousa Saturday market.
8th December – Monday	RBL Quiz Night at 7pm – Deniz Kizi Hotel.
9^th December – Tuesday	Join Jamie (The Man in Black) for a night of acoustic music and songs at SeAngle Bar, Catalkoy, starting at 8pm…. To book call 0533 822 5793
13^th December – Saturday	The NCCCT Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Pia Bella Hotel, Girne…. More details to follow soon.
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.
17^th December – Wednesday	Dogankoy Community Association Pre-Christmas Lunch at Al Shaheen, Karakum. 1pm. 35TL…. To book contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com