North Cyprus Events Calendar from 10th February 2017

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, contact 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.


Dogankoy Community Association will be holding fortnightly Ladies Craft Mornings starting on Tuesday 31^st January from 11am until about 1pm. These will be held in the Doğanköy Coffee Shop. Go along either to share your knowledge or gain from sharing patterns and information with others. This will be a good way to meet like-minded people and learn crafts like Knitting, Sewing, Card-making, Colouring or Painting and much more. For more information please contact Paula Shirley on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com
RBL Kyrenia Branch – Are you a keen cyclist or have not cycled for a while but have been meaning to get back on your bike? No matter what your standard or experience of riding you may be interested in joining the ‘Poppy Riders’ who meet every Sunday morning for an hour or two’s social cycling? Simply contact the team leader Martin Derbyshire for further info on 0533 873 2558 or by emailing him at: martyderby@icloud.com
10^th February – Friday	Blakes Lounge Bar & Bistro will be having a music night with Tony Wand singing Rat Pack Classics … from 7pm.
12^th February – Sunday	Football – (Away) – Esentepe v Tatlisu HOSK at Beyerbeyi Dr Ali Özsoy Stadi. Kick-off 2.30pm
13^th February – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams with Sheila on 0533 833 3228 and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
14^th February – Tuesday	Valentine’s Night Supper at Cengiz’ Waterfall Restaurant, Esentepe at 7.30pm .. 3-course meal with coffee/brandy … 42TL with 7TL donated to EFRAR/Tulips … Music and Raffle … Essential to book, please tel 0533 869 7512
14^th February – Tuesday	Dogankoy Coffee Shop will be the venue for craft mornings when people can get together and share their skills in knitting, sewing, painting, card making and many other hobbies … The event is fortnightly and is from 11am to about 1pm.
15^th February – Wednesday	Friends of the TRNC Emergency Services will be holding their 112 Afternoon Tea at the Black Olive Cafe at 3.00pm … The speaker will be John Cater whose talk will be entitled ‘Genealogy – A search to discover your past’ … John has a wealth of knowledge on this interesting subject and also offers a service to help people trace their roots … 20TL per person … call Brenda on 0533 840 7834 to reserve a place.
16^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 Notorious (1946) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764
18^th February – Saturday	Football (Home) – Esentepe v Karşiyaka SK at Esentepe Erdal Barut Stadium. Kick-off 2.30pm
23^rd 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 Dead Men don’t wear Plaid (1982) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764
28^th February – Tuesday	Dogankoy Coffee Shop will be the venue for craft mornings when people can get together and share their skills in knitting, sewing, painting, card making and many other hobbies … The event is fortnightly and is from 11am to about 1pm.
1^st March – Wednesday	Dogankoy Community Association will be having a Quiz Night at Kop Kebab (opposite Lemar in Karakum) starting at 7pm … 25TL includes choice of 3 Lahmacun or Kebab, coffee and brandy … Monetary prize … To book or for more information contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com
4^th and 5^th March – Saturday and Sunday	Hisarkoy Orchid Festival … The festival will start at 10am on the 4th and close at 11pm on the 5th. During this event there will be walks to see the wild orchids and the flora and fauna of the area … After the opening ceremony, visitors will be able to browse around the many stalls which will be selling organic produce and many other items … In addition there will be folk dancing displays and other shows … A festival fire will be lit which will add a lovely atmosphere to the occasion.
6^th March – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
8^th March – Wednesday	Tulips will be holding a Ladies Only Night at the Mountain View Hotel, Karaoglanoglu – 8pm – 11pm … Pete Murray will be there to entertain … Hot and cold buffet and dessert … 70TL per person with10TL being donated to Tulips … The event is to also celebrate International Women’s Day.
18^th and 19^th March	Tepebasi Tulip Festival – more information to follow.
3^rd April – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
9^th April 2017 – Sunday	Esentepe Fun Run and Ramble (EFRAR 2017) … More information to follow.
15^th April – Saturday	Dogankoy Community Association will be having Hot Cross Bun day at Dogankoy Coffee Shop … 11am to 1pm … Sausage rolls will also be available but must be ordered in advance …. Contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com
20^th/21^st/22^nd April CANCELLED	RBL Theatre Players – re-arranged pantomime date .. The panto – Robin Hood will now be held at the Catalkoy Cultural Centre.
26^th April – Wednesday	Dogankoy Community Association will be holding a “Curry plus One” lunch at The Courtyard, Karakum. This will be a choice of 3 Indian Starters or Chicken Liver Pate, followed by a choice of 3 curries or one other chicken dish plus Tea/Coffee & Brandy/Coffee Liqueur … Starting at 1pm … Cost 40tl .. To book or for more information contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com
1^st May – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
6^th May – Saturday	RBL Bowling Match – Army v RAF at Olive Press Bowling Club … 11am.
14^th May – Sunday	RBL Poppy Walk in the Lapta area … starts at JK’s Restaurant at 11am
24^th May – Wednesday	Dogankoy Community Association will be having a pre-Summer Lunch and raffle … Venue and details to be announced soon
5^th June – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
9^th June – Friday	RBL Charity Gala Night at the Savoy Ottoman Hotel, Girne with entertainment by Andy Crust and Sarah Jayne (from the UK) … More details to follow.
10^th to 17^th June	Yoga and Meditation Retreat at Aphrodite Beachfront Resort, North Cyprus, Twice daily Yoga and Meditation classes/seminars : Half Day Trip to surrounding area : Half Board Food (Breakfast & Evening Meal). See article by clicking here
21^st June – Wednesday	Supper Club event at the Colony Garden … featuring the Funky Weekend Show who will deliver a really up tempo show and get you dancing right from the start … More information to follow … The event will be in aid of CESV (Civil Emergency Service Volunteers).
3^rd July – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
6^th/8^th September – to be confirmed	RBL event at The Wild Duck Restaurant, Lapta – 3 Muskateers – outdoor comedy.
16^th September – Saturday	There will be a Beatles show “BeatleMania” at the Girne Amphitheatre which will be in aid of CESV (Civil Emergency Service Volunteers … This will be a brilliant night out to sing and dance to some of the finest music ever created … More details to follow.
21^st to 23^rd September	Poppy Riders Mount Olympus Challenge …Lapta to Mount Olympus and back finishing at the Olive Press Bowling Club.
27^th September – Friday	RBL – Proms in the Park at the Wild Duck Restaurant, Lapta starting at 6pm.
2^nd October – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
6^th October – Friday	RBL Mediterranean Supper at Blue Song Restaurant, Lapta, starting at 7pm.
26^th October – Thursday	RBL Poppy Appeal Launch No. 1 in Girne Town Centre at 11am
26^th October – Thursday	RBL Alternative Quiz at The Fez in Catalkoy starting at 7.30pm.
2^nd November – Thursday	RBL Poppy Appeal Launch No. 2 in Girne Town Centre at 11am.
2^nd November – Thursday	RBL Poppy Ball at the Savoy Ottoman Palace Hotel, Girne .. starting at 7pm .. More information to follow.
6^th November – Monday	RBL Poppy Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
12^th November – Sunday	RBL Remembrance Service at The Old British Cemetery, Girne … 12.30pm … Followed by lunch at the Ship Inn, Karaoglanoglu at 2pm.
13^th November – Monday	RBL visit to Wayne’s Keep in the Buffer Zone, Nicosia … 10am.
December – to be confirmed	RBL Theatre Players pantomime – Robin Hood.
4^th December – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
12^th December – Tuesday	RBL Christmas Party at Blue Song Restaurant, Lapta starting at 7.30pm.
26^th December – Tuesday	RBL Boxing Day at the Races at Nicosia Racecourse … More information to follow.
31^st December – Sunday	New Year’s Eve Party with BRS at Blue Song Restaurant, Lapta starting at 7.30pm.