Events Calendar – Issue 11/2016

10^th March 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 March 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).
10^th March – 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 Searchers (1956) …. 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
12^th March – Saturday	Lambousa Auction House, Lapta – Auction starts at 1pm … Viewing on Friday 11^th March from 10am to 3pm … and on the morning of the 12^th … Many items to go under the auctioneer’s hammer!
13^th March – Sunday	The new 2016 spring Creditwest cricket league is going to start on 13th of March 2016, at the Alsancak Yasilyova sports football ground . Do come along and support the teams in their quest to be year end winners of this league.
13^th March – Sunday	Football Fans … Away Match … Esentepe KKSK v Girne Halk Evi at Girne 20 Temmuz Stadi (near HSBC Bank)
17^th 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.
17^th March – Thursday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak starting at 9.30am … Learn the art of sugarcraft icing and sugar flower making taught by a professional wedding cake designer … To book post on here or call 0533 835 5133…. Lunch and coffee/tea will be included … All materials and dummy board will be included.
17^th March – 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 Stepford Wives (1985) …. 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
17^th March – Thursday	JK’s Bar in Alsancak will be holding St Patrick’s Day event starting at 3pm. Live music with Pete Murray and “Paddyoke” … Traditional food and drink, tater tossing and lots more to enjoy … You can find more information by visiting JK’s facebook page.
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 March – Friday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak – Ladies Night at 7pm with the return of our Swap night … 25tl to include Buffet dinner. … To book contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133.
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..
19^th March – Saturday	Football Fans … Home Match … Esentepe KKSK v Gocmenkoy IYSK at Esentepe Erdal Barut Stadium.
19^th and 20^th March Saturday and Sunday	12^th Tepebasi Tulip Festival.
24^th March – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Dangerous Liaisons (1988) …. 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 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.
25^th March – Friday	Black Olive Fun Quiz at 7pm … 20tl to include dinner .. To book contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133
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
26^th March – Saturday	Football Fans … Away Match … Esentepe KKSK v Gornec KSK at Gocmenkoy Stadi, Lefkosa (next to Ataturk Stadium)
30^th March – Wednesday	Gardeners Forum at The Rose Garden in Ozankoy starting at 10.15am.
31^st March – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Blow Up (1966) …. 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
2^nd April – Saturday	Col Coleman and friends will be holding a fund raising event at The Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak from 3pm to 8pm … For more information contact Col on 0548 845 3976
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 0^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	KAR annual Dog Show & Spring Fayre will be held at Girne’s Wednesday Covered Market site … There will be ten fun classes in which to enter your pet and lots to do and see …. Fun for all the family … Further information later.
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.
18^th – 24^th September	New event for RBL – Poppy Bike Ride which will start and finish at The Olive Press Bowling Club in Lapta … 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.
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 and more information to follow.
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.