Events Calendar – Issue 47/2015

19^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

Gig Schedule for Jamie (the Man in Black) for the month of November click here
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..
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 Extended to Friday 27th 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…
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	Esentepe Football Club – Away match v Gonyeli at 2pm Gonyeli Stadium, Lefkosa.
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.
22^nd November – Sunday	First ever Creditwest Ladies Cricket Festival is being held at Alsancak Stadium starting at 10am. … 6-a-side matches played with a tennis ball … Sri Lankan Ladies and Limassol Moufflons from South Cyprus and the TRNC Ladies .. Sounds good to us.
22^nd November – Sunday	Creditwest T20 Cricket Leagues Final at Alsancak Stadium starting at 1pm .. Lefkosa Fighters v Gentlemen of Girne.
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.
25^th November – Wednesday	RBL Kyrenia Branch will be holding a luncheon at the Courtyard Inn, Karakum at 12.30 for 1pm with an illustrated talk by Keith Lloyd at 2pm … 32TL including a meal and a donation to RBL. .. Places are limited so booking required by calling Mo at The Courtyard on 0533 860 6815.
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…
27^th November = Friday	Olive Press, Lapta from 1pm onwards – Final of the November Handicap followed by a Jacobs Joint buffet. … Watch the final and bring along a selection of finger food as we have a social afternoon celebrating with the winner!!
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	Dogankoy Community Association will be holding a fundraising cake sale starting at 10am at the Muhtarlik which will be to raise funds for the needy people of Tijuana, Mexico … A local resident will be taking the funds to Tijuana when he goes to give his help to these people.
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.
28^th November – Saturday	Esentepe Football Club – Home match v Lapta TBSK at 2pm Esentepe Erdal Barut Stadium..
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 … 15TL including supper … To book call Brenda on 0533 840 7834.
1^st and 2^nd December Tuesday and Wednesday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be having their 112 Christmas Singalong at the Mountain View Hotel, Karaoglanoglu starting at 7.30pm … 45TL per person including seasonal buffet supper .. To book contact Brenda on 0533 840 7834.
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.
6^th December – Sunday	Buyukkonuk Eco Village will be having an Olive Day event from 10am to 4pm … There will be local olives and olive products for sale and also villagers’ produce, bread, pastries, crafts etc .. Donkey rides for the children and music … A great day out for the family.
6^th December – Sunday	Esentepe Football Club – Away match v Yalova SK at 2pm Guzelyurt Zafer Stadium.
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.
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.
12^th December – Saturday	Esentepe Football Club – Away match v Baf Ulku Yurdu at 2pm Guzelyurt Zafer Stadium.
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.
20^th December – Sunday	Esentepe Football Club – Home match v Dumlupinar SK at 2pm Esentepe Erdal Barut Stadium.
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.