Saturday, 24 October 2009

What To Do in North Cyprus...

The Hash House Harriers Meet
Runners and fast walkers keen to join the North Cyprus Hash House Harriers are invited to head east from Kyrenia, pass the Acapulco Spa Resort, & turn up the hill towards the Besparmak Mountains. Keep a lookout for the signs that read "H3". The Harriers will meet on November 1st at 11am if you would like to tag along. For further information ring +90 392 721 3013.

Halloween Market
Carpenter's Craft and Farmer's market on Wednesday will have a Halloween theme and shoppers will get free entry into the Halloween tombola for every five TL they spend. There will be a competition for the best Halloween costume, judging will be at 11 am.
The market is on from 10 am every Wednesday in Karaoglanoglu. Follow the Carpenter's sign from the main road.

Ballroom Dance classes
Anyone wishing to emulate Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse can sashay along to Chateau Lambousa for some lessons. Beginner's and improver's sessions are held under the tutelage of Grahame Ash who competed at professional level in North London. Classes for beginners start at 7pm on Sundays and end at 7.45. Improvers classes are from 7.45 to 8.30. For more information call Grahame Ash on +90 533 8433554.

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

North Cyprus Events Update

Efes Pilsen Blues Festival
The festival that will showcase the talents of such blues legends as Terry Evans, Ray Schinnery & Shemakia Copeland, will begin at Kyrenia's Jasmine Court Hotel on Wednesday 21st October at 6pm. Tickets are priced at 20TL and are available from the Passport Restaurant in Kyrenia, all branches of Deniz Plaza and the Supreme Supermarket in Catalkoy.

UK Choir in Northern Cyprus
The 60 member choir of Gloucester Choral Society will be performing three concerts in Karaman church starting Sunday 25th October.
Under the baton of musical director Adrian Partington, the choir will perform works by Handel and early Italian and Spanish sacred music, in addition to some lighter, more modern works.
Tickets are priced at 30TL and are available from the Levant Restaurant and village shop in Karaman, or by telephone on 0392 8222 559 or 0533 844 0950. They can also be obtained from the Toros Centre in Nicosia.
The culmination of the choir's visit will be joining the Kyrenia Chamber choir in two performances of Carl Jenkins' 'the Armed Man' in Bellapais Abbey on Wednesday 28th & Friday 30th October at 8:30pm. Tickets for this event are also priced at 30TL and are available from Toros Home Store in Kyrenia & Toros Centre in Nicosia.

Saturday, 17 October 2009

North Cyprus Events

Comedy Theatre
Theatre Lambousa has three one act comedies to be performed on three consecutive nights in October. Performances will be held in the Baron's Theatre at Chateau Lambousa at 7.30pm on 22, 23 and 24 October with tickets costing 20TL. See local press for full details or call 0533 8433554 for more info.

Buyukkonuk Village Eco Festival
The fourth consecutive Eco-festival to be held in Buyukkonuk is on October 18th, taking place in the centre of the village at 10am and running until approximately 10pm. It will be a day packed with many things to see and do and will include demonstrations on how to continue the old cypriot crafts of weaving, and basket making. Learn how to make Hellim cheese and carob syrup, or how to sun-dry figs and tomatoes. Maybe even how to make a new traditional Cypriot broom. There will be plenty of local produce on sale and covered stands just in case it rains! This is an enjoyable day out for all the family.