Events Calendar – Issue 8/2016

18^th February 2016

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 The Events Calendar is published every week on Thursday so please try to submit information to be included by Wednesday pm each week.

Jamie (the Man in Black) gig schedule for February 2016. Click here

Lambousa Auction House – Look out for news of the next auction on our calendar or by visiting their Facebook page by clicking here

Esentepe Fun, Run and Ramble 2016 – from 3^rd February to 10^th April donations of 5TL can be made through the special Telsim Vodafone number 4171 from contract mobile phones. This is in aid of Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips).

18^th February – Thursday

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy The Towering Inferno (1974) …. 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 February – Friday

Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Ladies Night at 7pm … Dinner, fun and games with Beetle Drive … Please book your place by contacting Vicki on 0533 835 5133

21^st February – Sunday

For all football fans – Home Match – Esentepe KKSK vs Hamitkoy SHSK at 2pm at Esentepe Erdal Barut Stadium.

22^nd February – Monday

Art Exhibition by Ahmet Abdulaziz at the Ismet Vehbi Guney Exhibition Hall, Lefkosa … Opening at 6pm on the 22^nd February and open from 10am to 6pm every day to the 26^th February.

24^th February – Wednesday

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

24^th February – Wednesday

British Service Personnel in Cyprus During the Emergency 1955-59A Speaker Luncheon at the Courtyard Karakum with Keith Lloyd

12:30hrs for 13:00hrs.

25^th February – Thursday

Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Holiday (1938) …. 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

25^th February – Thursday

The TRNC Presidential Symphony Orchestra will be giving a concert at Lefkosa Near East University Ataturk Culture and Congress Centre starting at 8pm … Performing alongside the orchestra will be guest artists from Turkey and TRNC … Admission is free

26^th February – Friday

The TRNC Presidential Symphony Orchestra will be giving a concert at Gazi Magusa Eastern Mediterranean University Rauf Raif Denktas Culture and Congress Palace starting at 8pm … Performing alongside the orchestra will be guest artists from Turkey and TRNC … Admission is free

27^th February – Saturday

The TRNC Presidential Symphony Orchestra will be giving a concert at ODTU Kuzey Kibris Campus Culture and Congress Centre Rauf Raif Denktas Salon starting at 8pm … Performing alongside the orchestra will be guest artists from Turkey and TRNC … Admission is free

26^th February – Friday

Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Fun Quiz at 7pm … More information to follow.

26^th February – Friday

EFRAR are holding a quiz afternoon at Remzi’s Restaurant in Esentepe starting at 4pm .. Meal at 5pm for 25TL with 5TL being donated to Tulips .. Quiz is 5TL per person and will start at 6pm .. This should be a fun afternoon in aid of Tulips.

27^th February – Saturday

For all football fans – Away Match – Esentepe KKSK vs Karsiyaka ASK at 2pm at Karsiyaka Stadium.

29^th February – Monday

Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be holding their 112 Quiz at the Mountain View Hotel, Karaoglanoglu starting at 7.30pm … 20TL per person including supper .. Please book by calling Brenda on 0533 840 7834.

1^st March – Tuesday

Charity Buffet Night at the Mountain View Hotel, Karaoglanoglu in aid of Children in Need… The event starts at 7pm … The price is 55TL per person with a buffet and entertainment by Billy J Redif. For more information see our article by clicking here

3^rd March – Thursday

Esentepe Fun, Run and Ramble 2016 will be holding a fishing competition at Korineum Golf and Country Club … For more information or to book a place contact Brian Hills on 0533 833 3468 .. Places are limited.

4^th March – Friday

Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be having a Race Night and Dinner for Tulips … 7pm …25TL .. To book contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133.

7^th March – Monday

The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be hosting the RBL Quiz Night starting at 7pm …. 5TL entry, 15TL food … Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 or Vicki on 0533 835 5133

8^th March – Tuesday

International Ladies Day – Tulips will be holding a Ladies Only night at the Mountain View Hotel, Karaoglanoglu starting at 8pm … 3-course meal including local drinks for 70TL with 10TL being donated to Tulips … Live music from Pete Murray .. This was a very popular event last year so don’t delay in getting your tickets which can be obtained from the Tulips stall at Lambousa Saturday Market or phone 0533 830 7864.

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 starting at 7pm … Stylish Michael Buble/Kai McKenzie show … 3-course set meal .. Tickets are £45 per person and can be reserved by emailing Laurence Floyd at floydlaurence@googlemail.com or calling on 0533 879 6892…tables seat a maximum of 12 … For more information click here.

17^th March – Thursday

18^th and 19^th March

Friday and Saturday

This event has been postponed. The revised date will hopefully be in May and will be published as soon as known

The event at Pia Bella is still going ahead on 25^th and 26^th March – see below

KADS on tour present “The Older they Get” at the Mountain View Hotel, Karaoglanoglu starting at 7pm .. Invitations 60TL to include a 3-course meal and the play, available at Lambousa Saturday Market and The Food Lodge in Girne. Further information call 0533 848 5313 … Proceeds will be donated to KAR and SOS Children’s Village.

18^th March – Friday

Dogankoy Community Association – community get-together at the Muhtarlik 10am to 12noon … A chance to meet up with others and bring items to sell (books, CD’s, plants etc.) with a small donation to the Association … Unsold items must be taken away … For more information contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com

18^th to 22^nd March

Back to Nature with Tarik Tekman … Walking, Meditation, Qigong and Tai Chi … 4 nights at Lapida Hotel, Lapta … Breakfast and dinner at hotel and packed lunch for 3-4 hours walking and exercising per day …. 1,100TL (345 euros) for twin room (additional 200TL – 65 euros for single occupancy) … 50% on registration and balance by 11^th March … To book or for more information contact Tariktekman@gmail.com or telephone 0533 841 8000

19^th March – Saturday

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

25^th and 26^th March

Friday and Saturday

KADS on tour present “The Older they Get” at the Pia Bella Hotel, Girne starting at 7pm .. Invitations 60TL to include a 3-course meal and the play, available at Lambousa Saturday Market and The Food Lodge in Girne. Further information call 0533 848 5313 … Proceeds will be donated to KAR and SOS Children’s Village.

26^th March – Saturday

Dogankoy Community Association – Hot Cross Bun Saturday at the Muhtarlik starting at 11am … For more information contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com

29^th March – Wednesday

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

4^th April – Monday

The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be hosting the RBL Quiz Night starting at 7pm …. 5TL entry, 15TL food … Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 or Vicki on 0533 835 5133

5^th to 16^th April

8^th Oztan Ozatay Photo Competition and Exhibition at Ataturk Cultural Centre, Nicosia .. Closing date for entries 20^th February 2016 .. For more information contact the following:-

E-mail: oztanozatay@gmail.com

Buket Ozatay–0533 868 9990 bozatay@yahoo.com

Ozhan Ozatay–0533 844 4546 ozhanozatay@hotmail.com

10^th April – Sunday

The Esentepe Fun Run and Ramble…. at Carrington’s Sea Magic housing complex .. All monies raised will be for Tulips .. Registration will be at 8.30am, sponsorship forms are available on-line or email efrar2016.hotmail.com or call Art Watson on 0548 861 4873 … There is more information on the EFRAR 2016 Facebook page.

14^th April – Thursday

Dogankoy Community Association – first of a series of talks to be held at Dogankoy Church … Edward Barrett will be talking about a safari trip he has taken … Spaces are limited so booking is essential … contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com

16^th April – Saturday

BRS Blood Donor Day (Location to be confirmed) … 10am to 1pm….. If you are able to give blood, please try to go along..

21^st April – Thursday

Dogankoy Community Association – second of a series of talks to be held at Dogankoy Church … Keith Lloyd will be talking about the Cyprus Emergency 1955-59 … Spaces are limited so booking is essential … contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com

23^rd April – Saturday

RBL will be having a St George’s Day at the Races … Venue to be confirmed..

24^th April – Sunday

KAV Cancer Research Foundation will be holding their 13^th traditional annual Orchid Walk in the Tatlisu area … More information to follow soon.

28^th April – Thursday

Dogankoy Community Association – third of a series of talks to be held at Dogankoy Church … John Hughes-Wilson will be talking about WW1 – One Hundred Years On … Spaces are limited so booking is essential … contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com

30^th April – Saturday

Dogankoy Community Association – Doughnut Saturday at the Muhtarlik starting at 11am … For more information contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com

2^nd May – Monday

The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be hosting the RBL Quiz Night starting at 7pm …. 5TL entry, 15TL food … Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 or Vicki on 0533 835 5133

4^th May – Wednesday

Dogankoy Community Association – Pre-Summer Lunch – Venue and menu to be published later.

12^th May – Thursday

Dogankoy Community Association – last of a series of talks to be held at Dogankoy Church … Edward Barrett will be talking about “Mr Mayor and some Madams I have known” … Spaces are limited so booking is essential … contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com

14^th May – Saturday

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

20^th May – Friday

RBL – President’s 5^th Annual Dinner at the Deniz Kizi Hotel … 7 for 7.30pm.

28^th May – Saturday

Dogankoy Community Association – Jam and Scone Day at the Muhtarlik starting at 11am … For more information contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com

3^rd June – Friday

RBL – The Queen’s 90^th Birthday Charity Gala Night at the Savoy Ottoman Palace Hotel .. 7pm … Entertainment by Andy Crust and Sarah Jayne … Price to be confirmed.

6^th June – Monday

The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be hosting the RBL Quiz Night starting at 7pm …. 5TL entry, 15TL food … Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 or Vicki on 0533 835 5133

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.

15^th June – Wednesday

Dogankoy Community Association will be holding a Quiz Night at the Muhtarlik starting at 7pm … For more information contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com

5^th September – Monday

The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be hosting the RBL Quiz Night starting at 7pm …. 5TL entry, 15TL food … Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 or Vicki on 0533 835 5133

10^th September – Saturday

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

14^th September – Wednesday

RBL – Proms in the Park 3 … at the Wild Duck Cafe .. 7pm .. Bar open but bring your own food and drinks, gate open from 6pm.

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.

3^rd October – Monday

The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be hosting the RBL Quiz Night starting at 7pm …. 5TL entry, 15TL food … Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 or Vicki on 0533 835 5133

7^th October – Friday

RBL 5^th Annual General Meeting at 5.30pm followed by Mediterranean Supper 7pm for 7.30pm … Deniz Kizi Hotel.

15^th October – Saturday

BRS Blood Donor Day (Location to be confirmed) … 10am to 1pm….. If you are able to give blood, please try to go along..

27^th October – Thursday

RBL Poppy Appeal Official Launch … 11am to 3pm in Girne Town Centre

27^th October – Thursday

RBL Poppy Appeal Alternative Quiz and Race Night at The Fez, Catalkoy starting at 7pm.

3^rd November – Thursday

RBL second Poppy Appeal Official Launch – 11am to 3pm in Girne Town Centre.

5^th November – Saturday

RBL Poppy Walk starting from JK’s Bar at 11am.

7^th November – Monday

The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be hosting the RBL Poppy Quiz Night starting at 7pm …. 5TL entry, 15TL food … Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 or Vicki on 0533 835 5133

11^th November – Friday

RBL Poppy Ball at the Savoy Ottoman Palace Hotel starting at 7pm … Black tie … More details later.

12^th November – Saturday

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

13^th November – Sunday

RBL Remembrance Service at The Old British Cemetery at 12.30pm … followed by lunch at the Ship Inn at 2pm.

20^th to 27^th November

RBL Theatre Players Pantomime – Robin Hood … Venue to be confirmed.

5^th December – Monday

The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be hosting the RBL Quiz Night starting at 7pm …. 5TL entry, 15TL food … Please book with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 or Vicki on 0533 835 5133

26^th December – Saturday

RBL Boxing Day visit to Nicosia Racecourse. More details to follow.