Events Calendar – Issue 42/2015

15th October 2015

By Margaret Sheard…..

A list of events you can look forward to in North Cyprus. For those charity fund-raisers, venues etc. which would like to include an event in the Events Calendar, please contact me at www.cyprusscene.com We have a policy of support and promotion for legal entertainers only in the TRNC.

Jamie (The Man in Black) – For a list of event gigs for October 2015 click here

Gardeners Forum at The Rose Garden in Ozankoy on the last Wednesday of each month starting at 10.15..

15^th October – Thursday

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy Beyond the Sea (2004) …. 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 …

16^th October – Friday

Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Ladies Night from 7pm – Swap night and market .. Buffet dinner 20TL … Booking essential contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133

15^th to 21^st October

Jay Wadams Photographic Exhibition at the Gardens of Irini, Bellapais .. Opening night 15^th October 4-7pm

17^th October – Saturday

British Residents’ Society Blood Donor Day at the Dr Akcicek State Hospital, Girne….10am to 1pm….. If you are able to give blood, please try to go along..

17^th October – Saturday

Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Music and entertainment quiz in aid of Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services … 20TL for dinner and cash prize … Raffle … To book contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133

17^th October – Saturday

Esentepe v Karsiyaka Football Match starting at 3pm at Esentepe Erdal ..

18^th October – Sunday

Creditwest North Cyprus Cricket League resumes with two T20 games at the Alsancak Stadium …

10am – Eastern Mediterranean University v Istanbul Technical University ..

1.30pm – Near East University v Cyprus International University ..

18^th October – Sunday

Kumyali Nature Walk in aid of Ziyamet Special Needs School… Registration 9am … 20TL adults, 50TL for families of 4 … Free for children under 10 years of age … The walk is 8km through the stunning scenery of the area … There will be stalls selling local produce and handicrafts, music and a lot of fun… If you are unable to do the walk please just come along and join in the fun and help raise funds for an outside play area for the special children who attend the school in Ziyamet…. For more information click here

20^th October – Tuesday

SeAngle Bar, Catalkoy…. Open Mic Night with Jamie (the Man in Black),,, This will be the last appearance of Jamie at SeAngle before he leaves the Island.

22^nd October – Thursday

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy Little Shop of Horrors (1986) …. 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…

22^nd October – Thursday

RBL Poppy Appeal Launch in Girne town centre (outside Belediye office) from 11am to 3pm…

22^nd October – Thursday

RBL Poppy Appeal Alternative Quiz and Race Night at The Fez in Catalkoy….7.30pm…25TL includes Chicken and Chips in a Basket….To book contact Paul on 0533 856 3891… Coach available from the West side – contact Brian on 0533 841 1882

23^rd October – Friday

Bellapais Abbey –Karl Jenkins “The Peacemakers” performed by Kyrenia Chamber Choir in aid of SOS Children’s Village … Rauf Kazimov (Piano), Laden Ince (Soprano), Eran Raman (Flute) .. Donation of 35TL … To book or more information contact Sandy Orams on 0542 872 4291

25^th October – Sunday

Kalkanli Middle East Technical University – Balikcioglu Cabaret Theatre from London will be performing Cypriot nostalgia in aid of Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips) … Show starts at 8pm .. Tickets are 20TL from the Tulips Office in Lefkosa or at the door on the night …. For further information call 0542 853 1121 or 228 9807

25^th October – Sunday

JK’s Bar in Lapta are holding The Great Lapta Bake-off from 2pm .. A chance for those good cooks to show their skills … For more information click here

27^th October – Tuesday

Near East University, Lefkosa – Balikcioglu Cabaret Theatre from London will be performing Cypriot nostalgia in aid of Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips) … Show starts at 8pm .. Tickets are 20TL from the Tulips Office in Lefkosa or at the door on the night …. For further information call 0542 853 1121 or 228 9807

28^th October – Wednesday

Gardeners Forum at The Rose Garden in Ozankoy starting at 10.15am.

29^th October – Thursday

South Mesaoria Culture Centre, Beyarmudu – Balikcioglu Cabaret Theatre from London will be performing Cypriot nostalgia in aid of Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips) … Show starts at 8pm .. Tickets are 20TL from the Tulips Office in Lefkosa or at the door on the night …. For further information call 0542 853 1121 or 228 9807

29^th to 31^st October

Thursday/Friday/Saturday

KADS will be giving performances of “Thermal Underwear” and “Last Panto in Kyrenia” at the Erol Avgoren Kultur Merkezi in Catalkoy .. All starting at 7pm … Tickets 15TL .. Reservations can be made at Lambousa Saturday Market, Food Lodge in Catalkoy and Girne, DVD Shop in Alsancak, JK’s in Lapta .. Proceeds in aid of SOS Children’s Village and KAR … For further information contact 0533 848 5313.

Please note while the Girne theatre is being refurbished KADS have been offered the very nice theatre near the Belediyesi in Catalkoy for this production.

29^th October – Thursday

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 8pm you can enjoy My Fair Lady (1964) …. 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 October to 1^st November

Qigong and Meditation Retreat at the Kaplica Hotel .. 1050TL for 4 nights’ accommodation (twin room), exercises, vegetarian food (dinner 3 nights and lunch on last day) … For more information click here

30^th October – Friday

Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Fun Quiz from 7.30pm .. To book contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133

31^st October – Saturday

RBL Poppy Walk…..11am from JK’s Bar in Lapta. 15TL on the day, no pre-registration this year but try to arrive early…..For more information contact Rachel on 0533 883 8166…..Jarra Brown will be hosting a book stall where you can purchase a copy of his book “46 Miles”

31^st October – Saturday

St Andrew’s Church…. Coffee Morning at The Hermitage….. 10am to 12noon….. For more information contact Win Smith.

31^st October – Saturday

Rauf Raif Debktas Culture and Congress Centre, Famagusta – Balikcioglu Cabaret Theatre from London will be performing Cypriot nostalgia in aid of Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips) … Show starts at 8pm .. Tickets are 20TL from the Tulips Office in Lefkosa or at the door on the night …. For further information call 0542 853 1121 or 228 9807

2^nd November – Monday

RBL Quiz Night at the Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak…7pm… Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228

6^th November – Friday

RBL Poppy Ball at The Savoy Ottoman Palace Hotel, Girne….Pre-dinner dinks at 6.30pm and 3-course meal with unlimited premium drinks …. Entertainment by Tuxedo Junction … £40 for members and £45 for non-members… For further information call 0533 881 4937 or email charitygala@rblkyrenia.com …. Tickets from Lambousa Saturday Market, Bestseller Bookshops in Alsancak and Karakum … See article by clicking here

Coach available from the West side – contact Brian on 0533 841 1882

8^th November – Sunday

Remembrance Service at the Old British Cemetery …. 12.30pm …Organiser Brian on 0533 841 1882

8^th November – Sunday

Remembrance Service Lunch at the Ship Inn, Karaoglanoglu …. 2pm….Ticket price t.b.c. Contact Pamela on 0533 873 6876….. Jarra Brown will be hosting a book stall where you can purchase a copy of his book “46 Miles”

10^th November – Tuesday

St Andrew’s Church….Men Meet ….11am in the Church Hall…… For more information contact John Hodgson.

14^th November – Saturday

Almond Lounge, Alsancak – “Back to the old Skool” with DJ Tam from 9pm ‘til late .. 25TL …. Over 25’s only … To book or for further information contact Ahmet on 0533 827 8000

18^th November – Wednesday

Black Olive Cafe in Alsancak will be having a Christmas cake decoration class starting at 1pm… For more information contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133

20^th November – Friday

Concert without Borders at Lefkosa Bedestan starting at 8pm …. “A Night Like No Other” with Demetra George, Fikri Toros, Katie Economidou, Burak Bezie, Rauf Kazimov …. This event is being held in aid of The Children with Special Needs School …. The Lefkoşa Özel Eğitim Merkezi and The Lefkoşa Özel Eğitim Ve Iş Merkezi and a donation of 35TL is payable on entry.

23^rd November – Monday

Date to be confirmed

Tulips are arranging a Pink Bowling Competition at Kings Leisure Centre, Girne followed by dinner, dancing and entertainment .. Tournament starts at 5.30pm … Ladies only and a limited number of tickets available .. 70TL with 10TL donated to Tulips … To book or for further information contact Barbara Willbye or Seda Djemel on 0533 830 7864

25^th November – Wednesday

Gardeners Forum at The Rose Garden in Ozankoy starting at 10.15am.

26^th, 27^th, 28^th November

Thursday, Friday and Saturday

RBL present their pantomime Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves at the Chateau Lambousa Theatre… There are 300 tickets available for each performance which will be 3 evening – curtain up at 7.30pm…and 2 matinees for the children (26^th and 27^th) Curtain up at 10am…. Tickets are 35TL and 20TL for under 16s, and will be available from 5^th September at Lambousa Market… There will be a free drink on arrival and a raffle each evening….See our article by clicking here

Pre-show meals can be booked at the Le Chateau Restaurant by contacting Mr Cowley on 0533 866 7563…

28^th November – Saturday

St Andrew’s Church….Christmas Fayre at the Church Hall …… 10am to 12noon….

7^th December – Monday

RBL Quiz Night at the Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak…7pm… Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228

8^th December – Tuesday

St Andrew’s Church….Men Meet ….11am in the Church Hall …… For more information contact John Hodgson.

15^th December – Tuesday

RBL Christmas Party at the Ship Inn, Karaoglanoglu starting at 8pm…Ticket price t.b.c….To book contact Lilian on 0533 831 9841

26^th December – Saturday

Boxing Day at the Races – with RBL at Nicosia Racecourse…Ticket price t.b.c….To book contact Gloria on 0533 843 5549..

30^th December – Wednesday