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By Margaret Sheard …
A large group of people were at Sartaj Restaurant in Çatalköy on Tuesday 12th June to join Wendy Smith and help to celebrate her 68th birthday. Wendy’s partner (and future husband) Peter Toms, was doing his usual meet and greet and making sure everything was running smoothly, which of course it was.
Joining me in The Main Event radio studi
o this week is Gavin Simons who is a musician and lives in North Cyprus and he sings and plays his guitar in hotels, restaurants and bars to entertain their customers.
To learn more, do join Gavin and I to hear more about his music and also listen to some of his favourite music and songs on the Main Event on Saturday 21st May at 15.00pm and you can reach this show wherever you are online by following the links below.
This show will also be repeated on Sunday 22nd May at 11.00am to 12.00 noon.
To go direct to Bayrak International Live to listen to these shows by live streaming on your PC at Cyprus local time by clicking here
Do tune into Bayrak International Live where you can join Denise Phillips on her great radio shows that bring you music and thoughts and comments of the day,
We are transmitting these shows on 6.150 MH/z. Short-wave, 87.8 and 105 FM Stereo and these great shows full of entertainment as follows :
The Main Event: A very interesting show with visitors calling into the studio to talk about themselves and their interests and of course their favourite songs or tunes which you can hear.
Radio Angel: A bubbly show giving listeners a lighthearted look at life.
Monday 9.00 to 11.00 Radio Angel Morning Show with Denise Phillips
Tuesday 9.00 to 11.00 Radio Angel Morning Show with Denise Phillips
Wednesday 9.00 to 11.00 Radio Angel Morning Show with Denise Phillips
Thursday 9.00 to 11.00 Radio Angel Morning Show with Denise Phillips
Friday ; 9.00 to 11.00 Radio Angel Morning Show with Denise Phillips
Saturday : 10.00 to 11.00 Radio Angel with Denise Phillips
Saturday : 15.00 to 16.00 The Main Event with Denise Phillips
Sunday : 11.00 to 12.00 The Main Event with Denise Phillips
Sunday : 12.00 to 15.00 Radio Angel with Denise Phillips
By Engin Dervişağa…….
On this week’s Vox Pop programme on BRT2 Live on Sunday 28th of June at 12.30pm, we are broadcasting a visit we made to the home of Gavin Simons.
Gavin was born in London 1956 and started singing with the St. James choir, New Malden at 11 and 
first picked up a bass guitar at 14. He played in various school bands and like many others at the time hoped to “make it big”!! As the years progressed, he played in many and varied bands developing his voice and technique and concentrates on Blues, Country and Rock music.
He first visited Cyprus at 14 then re-discovered it in 1997 and then bought a house here in 2000 and finally moved over in December 2011. Although mainly a bass player he has played acoustic guitar for 10 years and enjoys playing a mixture of styles from folk to ballads, country to blues and rock’n’roll to pop.
I am also pleased to tell you that the Vox Pops shows will also be broadcast on BRTHD and you can select your choice by clicking here.This show will be repeated on Wednesday the 1st July at 11.00am so do please tell your friends and we hope you will join us for this fascinating show.
BRT2: Sunday from 12.30pm and Wednesday from 11.00am.
BRTHD: Tuesday from 14.00pm and Thursday from 16.00pm
If you wish you can also watch a number of my past Vox Pop shows which can be selected for viewing by clicking here
For Radio Lovers do also tune in and join me on BRT Radio on Saturday at 19.00pm for my programme Top Twenty which is compiled by DJ Bora and this show is repeated on Sunday at 15.00pm. We are transmitting this on 6.150 MH/z. Short-wave, 87.8 and 105 FM Stereo. You can also tune in to live streaming of this radio show on your PC by clicking here.
By Margaret Sheard….
There have already been celebrations in the TRNC for the expatriate communities of Scotland, Wales and Ireland for St Andrew, St David and St Patrick in the TRNC and now 
it is the turn of the English with St George’s Day and on the 23rd April there will be a celebration at The Courtyard in Karakum starting at 7pm.
There will be a 2-course meal for 50TL with a choice from the menu shown below and music will be provided by Gavin Simons from 8pm.
Guests are asked if possible to bring a St George flag and join in with stirring songs such as Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory 
etc. which will bring a good atmosphere to the evening.
How many people realise that 23rd April is also William Shakespeare’s birthday? This is not going to be forgotten as there will be a short excerpt from Henry V, a very rousing piece which will be enjoyed by all.
This sounds as if it will be a very enjoyable evening so if you would like to join the celebration and book a table please call 0533 860 6815 or 0392 815 3343.
The “Cape to Cape Walk” is the subject on my Cup Of Con
versation TV show this week.
Joining me in the Bayrak studio are Mike and Anne Redman and Julie and Gavin Simons. The marathon walk across the island raised over 4,000TL for Kyrenia Animal Rescue.
To hear more about this interesting story watch BRT 2 TV this Saturday the 18th of April at 10.30am or tune into the repeat of the interview on Tuesday the 21st of April at 2.45pm.
Do follow us online at “A Cup of Conversation” from www.brtk.net.
Do tune into Bayrak International Live where you can join me on a number of great radio shows that bring you great music and thoughts and comments of the day,
We are transmitting these shows on 6.150 MH/z. Short-wave, 87.8 and 105 FM Stereo. You can also tune in to live streaming of these shows on your PC go to www.brtk.net . These great shows full of entertainment, are as follows :
Northern Exposure: A tourism show that gives information about the history, geography and culture of North Cyprus. Mainly features local events that are of interest to the public.
Take 5: A request show dedicated to playing all types of music; requests mainly taken from Facebook.
The Breakfast Show: A weekend morning show with interesting world news, Facebook quotes and an affirmation slot read by a regular listener, Alice Smith.
Monday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi
Tuesday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi
Wednesday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi
Thursday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi
Friday : 14.00 to 16.00 Take 5 with Can Gazi
Friday : 1700 to 19.00 Northern Exposure with Fatoş Baykal and Can Gazi
Saturday : 07.00 to 10.00 The Breakfast Show with Can Gazi
Sunday : 07.00 to 10.00 The Breakfast Show with Can Gazi
We have received news from Kim Betts of Kyrenia Animal Rescue that 6 intrepid walkers:
Alan and Anna Gerrard, Paul Moulton.
Anne and Mike Redman, Julie Simons.
on the 28th March will embark on a walk from Cape Zafer to Cape Koruçam (approximately 213 km).
A number of the walkers have completed this walk in the past and decided to do it again and to raise funds for KAR. The walkers will commence from Cape Zafer in 
the east and be shadowed by Gavin Simons and Rob Vardy who will be driving two support vehicles to meet them during the day to provide fresh food, drinks and changes of clothes etc. Their main sponsor, The Village Bistro, Turtle Bay Village, will be providing the walkers’ backup from day three with a minibus. The Bistro has also arranged and paid for posters, sponsor forms, tee shirts, food and drinks.
The Bistro, Esentepe will be holding a completion party for them on Sunday the 5th April at 7.30pm when they return. Gavin, a local musician, will be providing the live entertainment and all are welcome to come along.
For further information or to sign the sponsor form for these gallant walkers, please call Gavin Simons on 0533 876 6566. You can also support the walkers by making your donation at The Village Bistro Turtle Bay, Best Seller Alsancak, The Black Olive Alsancak, The Wild Duck Karsiaka or at the KAR shops and centre. Or join them at The Bistro on Easter Sunday evening for the party!
By Can Gazi
BRT are pleased to announce some further changes to their TV programme schedules for BRT 2 TV and A Cup of Conversation and Vox Pop TV shows have been re-scheduled as below with repeat viewings. We do listen to your requests and are pleased to give you two shows for the price of one.
This week on A Cup Of Conversation, on Saturday 
the 17th of August, tune into BRT 2 TV at 7pm to watch my interview with Halle and Samet from Pottery Barn. We will be chatting about the success of their venture and also their love for art and sharing new and exciting ideas with the people of North Cyprus.
I invite you to join them in their enthusiasm for life and feel their energy! The repeat of the show is on Tuesday the 20th of August at 12 noon. Catch us also online from www.brtk.net.
Have a great weekend.
This weekend on VOX Pop, my colleague Engin Dervişağa brings you a fascinating interview on Sunday 18th August at 10.30am with Gavin Simons, a local vocalist and acoustic and bass guitar player.
Born in 1956 Gavin first picked up the bass guitar at the age of 14 and played in various 
bands in the U.K His style of music is Blues, Country and Rock and the most recent band he has played with is the Rocking Aces- a 50s/60s style rock ‘n’ roll band.
Gavin first visited Cyprus at 14 then re-discovered this lovely island in 1997 and he bought his house in 2000 before moving to North Cyprus in December 2011. As a solo artist, Gavin sings and plays guitar and can be seen performing in various restaurants in North Cyprus.
Engin’s show will also be repeated on Monday 19th August at 12.00 noon.
To go direct to BRT 2 TV to watch these shows by live streaming on your PC at Cyprus local time click here and if you want to learn more of Bayrak Radio and Television click here
By Can Gazi
BRT began the summer season on Monday 10th June with some changes to their Radio and TV programme schedules. BRT Family is now known as BRT 2 TV and A Cup of Conversation and Vox Pop TV shows have
been re-scheduled as below.
My guests on A Cup of Conversation this week are John Torris and Laurence Floyd from the Children In Need Foundation (CINF). We will be talking about the One Love concert by Legend, a Bob Marley & The Wailers tribute act.
The concert at the Girne Amphitheatre is on Saturday the 6th of July and will raise money for the Social Services Children’s Home in Lefkoşa. Do tune into BRT2 TV this Tuesday the 25th of June at 12:10pm
Tune in to find out more and happy viewing!
This Monday 24th June at 12.10pm Cyprus time on the Vox Pop show, my colleague Engin 
Dervişağa has a great interview with Gavin Simons a local vocalist and acoustic and bass guitar player.
Born in 1956 Gavin first picked up the bass guitar at the age of 14 and played in various bands in the U.K His style of music is Blues, Country and Rock and the most recent band he has played with is the Rocking Aces- a 50s/60s style rock ‘n’ roll band.
Gavin first visited Cyprus at 14 then re-discovered this lovely island in 1997 and he bought his house in 2000 before moving to North Cyprus in December 2011. As a solo artist, Gavin sings and plays guitar and can be seen performing in various restaurants in North Cyprus.
Do join us on BRT 2 TV for those great TV shows!
To go direct to BRT 2 TV to watch these shows by live streaming on you PC at Cyprus local time click here and if you want to learn more of Bayrak Radio and Television click here
