Events Calendar – Issue 46/2015

12^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..
13^th November – Friday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Ladies Night with dinner 20TL … 7pm .. Tasha will give beauty treatments and Perdi will give Indian Head Massage – both payable on the night .. For more information or to book please contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133
14^th November = Saturday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … Open Mic Night at 7.30pm …Food available 20TL … For more information contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133
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
14^th November – Saturday	There will be an auction at Lambousa Saturday Market starting at 1pm … The items on offer at the auction can be viewed in advance .. Lots of interesting items available.
From the 16^th November – Monday	KAR will be having a “Winter Sparkles” event at their Shop No. 1 (near the Fire Station) … Evening wear, accessories and some men’s evening wear will be on offer … New stock will be arriving all the time so if you don’t see what you want when you visit, please try again.
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…
19^th November – Thursday	Vicki from Black Olive Cafe will be at Best Seller Bookshop in Alsancak from 4pm to 6pm with her delicious homemade food items .. Please go along and see the Christmas items available (10% discount on some) and have something to eat and drink while you are there. You might even see Santa!
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 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.
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 .. The theme is Cowboys and Indians … Please book your teams and food by contacting Vicki on 0533 835 5133.
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 Please note the Saturday performance has been cancelled.	Due to circumstances beyond their control, the Director of the pantomime, has to inform you that the Saturday performance has had to be cancelled. … Andrew Cowley is re-scheduling those that have booked for Saturday to the Thursday and Friday performances (26^th and 27^th November) or if you cannot attend on these nights, the dress rehearsal on Wednesday 25^th November can be an alternative. To confirm please contact Andrew on 0533 866 7563 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.
28^th November – Saturday	A Night at the Dogs in aid of KAR … At Club Tropicana, Ozankoy. … 10 dog races on the big screen and you can bet on one or all of them… The first race will start at 8pm … Meals will be available at 25TL with 5TL from each meal being donated to KAR .. Bets will be 5TL per dog per race …. Following the races you can also enjoy some music from Mr Smile.
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.
3^rd December – Thursday	KADS will be presenting a Turkey and Tinsel “Whodonit” at JK’s Bar in Lapta, starting at 7pm … 3 course meal and glass of wine … Invitations 60TL per person … Proceeds in aid of SOS Children’s Village and KAR … Invitations from JK’s Bar, The Food Lodge, Catalkoy and Lambousa Saturday Market or for further information call 0533 848 5313.
3^rd December – Thursday	The Fez in Catalkoy will be holding the popular Alternative Quiz at 7.30pm … The quiz will be in aid of KAR and if you would like to attend and give support please contact the Fez on 0533 867 1781 or Mick Prior on 0533 877 4537.
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.
8^th December – Tuesday	KADS will be presenting a Turkey and Tinsel “Whodonit” at the Pia Bella Hotel, Girne, starting at 7pm … 3 course meal and glass of wine … Invitations 60TL per person … Proceeds in aid of SOS Children’s Village and KAR … Invitations from JK’s Bar, The Food Lodge, Catalkoy and Lambousa Saturday Market or for further information call 0533 848 5313.
12^th December – Saturday	NCCCT will be having their Christmas Bazaar at the Pia Bella Hotel …. A nice chance to look for gifts for Christmas presents … More information to follow soon.
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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9^th March – Wednesday	Children in Need Foundation (CiNF) will be holding one of their fabulous Supper Club events at the Savoy Ottoman Hotel, Girne .. More information to follow.
10^th April – Sunday	The Esentepe Fun Run and Ramble…. Make a note in your new diary… More information to follow.
15^th June – Wednesday	Children in Need Foundation (CiNF) will be holding one of their fabulous Supper Club events at the Colony Garden, Girne .. More information to follow.
21^st September – Wednesday	Children in Need Foundation (CiNF) will be holding one of their fabulous Supper Club events at the Colony Garden, Girne .. More information to follow.