Events Calendar – Issue 45/2015

5^th November 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

Indoor Winter Games at The Olive Press in Lapta. Mondays – Okey and Wednesdays – Dominoes. Both events start at 2pm.
Gardeners Forum at The Rose Garden in Ozankoy on the last Wednesday of each month starting at 10.15..
2^nd to 7^th November	Hike for Heroes – Gary Abbott and Graham Inglis will be walking from the Karpaz to Sadrazamkoy to raise funds for RBL Kyrenia Branch and Help for Heroes…. Maybe you would like to give them some company along the route which can be found by clicking here
5^th November – Thursday Note new time	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Blade Runner (1982) …. 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…
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
7^th November – Saturday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak .. Open Mic Night .. from 7.30pm .. To book contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133
7^th November – Saturday	Bonfire Night at Lambousa Market Fields, starting at 5.30pm .. Advance tickets from market 20TL, or pay on the night 25TL … For more information contact 0533 862 4662.
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 40TL … 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 …… The speaker will be Professor Gwyneth Lewis … This will be followed by lunch at a local cafe … For more information contact John Hodgson on 0533 860 6345.
10^th November – Tuesday	NCCCT Coffee Morning … This month to be held at the lovely Tervetuloa Hotel in Alsancak from 10.30am … Always a popular event..
11^th November – Wednesday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be having their Afternoon Tea and Talk at the Black Olive Cafe in Alsancak at 3pm … Edward Barrett will be talking about “The Ups and Downs of Military Life”.
12^th November – Thursday Note new time	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy The King and I (1951) …. 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…
13^th November – Friday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Ladies Night … More details to follow soon..
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
17^th to 21^st November	Gulseven Coles will be having an exhibition of her paintings at the Eaved House in Nicosia … The opening will be at 17.30 on the 17^th November…
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
19^th November – Thursday Note new time	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Easy Rider (1969) …. 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 – Friday	Concert without Borders at Lefkosa Bedesten starting at 8pm …. “A Night Like No Other” with Demetra George, Fikri Toros, Katie Economidou, Burak Besir, 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.
20^th November – Friday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services have arranged a talk at the Mountain View Hotel, Karaoglanoglu at 7.30pm when John Hughes-Wilson will cover the topic “The strange life and even stranger death of Norma Jean Baker” … Tickets 40TL to include a buffet supper .. To book please call Brenda on 0533 840 7834 or collect from Lambousa Saturday Market.
21^st November – Saturday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Fun Quiz at 7pm .. More information to follow soon.
23^rd November – Monday	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 Sue Tilt on 0548 870 2281 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 November – Thursday Note new time	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy The Sting (1973) …. 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…
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…. Any donations for the stalls would be appreciated … For further information contact Win Smith on 0533 847 4104
28^th November – Saturday	The Cyprus Caledonian Society present the St Andrews Gala Ball at the Deniz Kizi Hotel, Alsancak starting at 7pm … 4-course meal including all drinks – £40 for members and £45 for non-members … Dress – Black Tie …Tickets from FMA Office or Baroosh Bar, Alsancak … For further details call 0533 845 7296.
30^th November – Monday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be having their last Quiz Night of the year at the Mountain View Hotel, Karaoglanoglu at 7.30pm … To book call Brenda on 0533 840 7834.
5^th December – Saturday	KAR will be having their Christmas Bazaar at Teachers Hotel in Girne starting at 11am … Always a great event to attend .. Any donations of unwanted gifts for the raffle would be appreciated and these can be dropped off at the KAR office in Karakum or at the Lambousa Saturday market.
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 0533 860 6345.
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
16^th December – Wednesday	Dogankoy Community Association will be holding a pre-Christmas lunch at Al Shaheen Restaurant in Karakum at 1pm … 2-course meal – starter and traditional Turkey dinner followed by coffee and brandy … 40TL per person … Raffle .. To book contact Paula on 0533 830 3256.
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	Gardeners Forum at The Rose Garden in Ozankoy starting at 10.15am.
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