MAY SOCIAL GATHERING AT THE SUNPORT HOTEL 

Just a quick reminder of an up-coming ATA event you might have missed!

You will have a nice dinner at The Sunport Hotel, having local specialities on the seaside Sunset Restaurant Terrace whilst watching the sunset on the west side of the beach. The Sunport Hotel is the old Ada Beach Hotel which has been completely renovated and is now under new management on the coast of Karaoğlanoğlu.

Menu:

• Mezes – including yoghurt, hummus, green olives, tarator, beetroot and potato salad.
• Salad
• Grilled chicken shish with rice and chips

(Vegetarian meal option available instead of chicken)

• Dessert – Seasonal mixed fruits.
• A soft drink and water is included in the price.

 When booking please include your phone number, the names of all people booking and whether they are members or not. The cut off date for the event is the 25th May. If you cancel after this date you will liable to pay. Payment is in cash only, in Turkish Lira. Drinks must be paid for to the restaurant when ordering.

Location: Sunport Hotel, Karaoğlanoğlu 

Date: Thursday 28 May 

Time: 19.00 for a 19.30 service.

Price: 1,200 TL for members, 1,300TL for non-members

 *Price includes a donation to ATA charities

If you would like to attend, please reply to:

events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).

Fabulous ATA trip today. We experienced the process of Hellim making first hand, tasted the freshest version of Hellim, served with freshly baked çörek in a beautiful traditional Turkish Cypriot village house in Zeytinlik. Meeting old and new friends always a delight. Thank you Ismet for organising this special day.

MAY SOCIAL GATHERING AT THE SUNPORT HOTEL

You will have a nice dinner at The Sunport Hotel, having local specialities on the seaside Sunset Restaurant Terrace whilst watching the sunset on the west side of the beach. The Sunport Hotel is the old Ada Beach Hotel which has been completely renovated and is now under new management on the coast of Karaoğlanoğlu.

Menu:

Mezes – including yoghurt, hummus, green olives, tarator, beetroot and potato salad.
Salad
Grilled chicken shish with rice and chips
(Vegetarian meal option available instead of chicken)

Dessert – Seasonal mixed fruits.
A soft drink and water is included in the price.
When booking please include your phone number, the names of all people booking and whether they are members or not. The cut off date for the event is the 25th May. If you cancel after this date you will libel to pay. Payment is in cash only, in Turkish Lira. Drinks must be paid for to the restaurant when ordering.

Location: Sunport Hotel, Karaoğlanoğlu

Date: Thursday 28 May

Time: 19.00 for a 19.30 service.

Price: 1,200 TL for members, 1,300TL for non-members

*Price includes a donation to ATA charities

If you would like to attend, please reply to:

events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).

SOLD OUT:::: VISIT TO ZEYTİNLİK, HELLIM-MAKING AND TRADITIONAL LUNCH – REMINDER

Once only a local ‘cheese’, now a worldwide culinary phenomenon: HELLİM.

Let’s experience the process of Hellim making first hand, taste the freshest version of Hellim, served with freshly baked çörek in a beautiful traditional Turkish Cypriot village house in Zeytinlik.

The event will include experiencing Hellim making, a walk around the picturesque village of Zeytinlik with an English-speaking tour guide. A traditional lunch will follow the walk.

Home made foods such as jams, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly made hellim and other locally made items, will be available to purchase.

LUNCH

Yalancı Dolma (vegetarian stuffed vine leaves).

Badadez Köftesi (minced meat, potato and onion köfte).

Chicken Şiş.

Chunky Chips.

Humus, Cacık, Salad, Çörek bread  and Çakıstez for sharing

DESSERT

Katmer (clotted cream pastry).

A soft drink – Coke, Sprite or homemade lemonade, water and tea and coffee is included in the price.

DATE:    Wednesday 6^th May 2026

TIME:     10.00 am

PLACE:  ZEYTİNLİK VILLAGE SQUARE (opposite Mosque)

MEETING POINT: ZEYTİNLİK MUHTARS OFFICE

COST:1500 TL for members, 1600 TL non-members.

*Price includes a donation to ATA charities.

If you would like to attend, please reply to:

events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

Please include your name and any the names of othersattending with you, **and a phone number**. 

CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this event and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (01 May), YOU are liable for the full payment price, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the membership clinic that had been planned for Wednesday 29th April at Tim’s Cafe, has been cancelled. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Thank you.

Responses and queries to: events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

The Olive Press are not opening until 10:30am this Saturday 18th April, so the membership clinic will just be an hour from 10:30 – 11:30am thanks ATA

VISIT TO ZEYTİNLİK, HELLIM-MAKING AND TRADITIONAL LUNCH

Once only a local ‘cheese’, now a worldwide culinary phenomenon: HELLİM.

Let’s experience the process of Hellim making first hand, taste the freshest version of Hellim, served with freshly baked çörek in a beautiful traditional Turkish Cypriot village house in Zeytinlik.

The event will include experiencing Hellim making, a walk around the picturesque village of Zeytinlik with an English-speaking tour guide. A traditional lunch will follow the walk.

Home made foods such as jams, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly made hellim and other locally made items, will be available to purchase.

LUNCH

Yalancı Dolma (vegetarian stuffed vine leaves).

Badadez Köftesi (minced meat, potato and onion köfte).

Chicken Şiş.

Chunky Chips.

Humus, Cacık, Salad, Çörek bread  and Çakıstez for sharing

DESSERT

Katmer (clotted cream pastry).

A soft drink – Coke, Sprite or homemade lemonade, water and tea and coffee is included in the price.

DATE:    Wednesday 6^th May 2026

TIME:     10.00 am

PLACE:  ZEYTİNLİK VILLAGE SQUARE (opposite Mosque)

MEETING POINT: ZEYTİNLİK MUHTARS OFFICE

COST:1500 TL for members, 1600 TL non-members.

*Price includes a donation to ATA charities.

If you would like to attend, please reply to:

events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

Please include your name and any the names of othersattending with you, **and a phone number**. 

CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this event and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (01 May), YOU are liable for the full payment price, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

Dates for the Diary – 2026

28th April – Social Gathering – Alesta Restaurant, Karakum

06th May- Hellim making (location TBC) 

28th May – Social Gathering at the The Ada Hotel in Alsencak.

2nd Jun – Walking tour of Famagusta Walled City

Early June (TBC) – Visit to the Near East University Classic Car Museum in Gönyeli OR visit to Girne Bandabulya. 

June 28th – Social Gathering – Juleymans in Küçük Erenköy 

Full details to follow on each event.

Responses and queries to: events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

Sorry folks the Olive Press clinic is cancelled tomorrow due to a clash with the AGM. It will be back as usual in 2 weeks.
Thanks!

April Social Gathering 

April’s social gathering will be a lunch at Alesta Restaurant, in Karakum, Girne. 

This is a family-run business and a firm favourite with many ATA members.

Please choose one starter and a main from the menu below……

When booking please include your phone number, the names of all people booking and whether they are members or not. The cut off date for the event is the 25th April. If you cancel after this date you will libel to pay. Payment is in cash only, in Turkish Lira. Drinks must be paid for to the restaurant when ordering.

Location: The Alesta Restaurant, Karakum. 

Date: Tuesday 28 April 

Time: 13.00 for a 13.30 service.

Price: 850TL for members, 900TL for non-members

 *Price includes a donation to ATA charities.

If you would like to attend, please reply to:

events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

Please include your name and any the names of othersattending with you, **and a phone number**. 

CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).

Many Thanks

If you are not receiving emails from ATA could you…

put the contact information events.ata.trnc@gmail.com
into your contacts.

This hopefully will prevent emails going into your junk folder where you may not see it
Thank you ATA

REMINDER !! NOTICE OF THE 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGA) OF THE ANGLO TURKISH ASSOCIATION (ATA)

The 38th AGM of the ATA will be held on Saturday 4th April 2026 at The Olivia Palm Hotel, Karakız Sokak 21, Girne 99300. The doors will open at 10:30am for an 11:00 start. Refreshments (tea, coffee and snacks) will be provided.

Any ATA member who would like to attend the AGM must pre-register via email, before 30 March 2026, to: events.ata.trnc@gmail.com 

AGENDA 

1. Welcome by ATA Chairman

2. Election of 2026 AGM Divan

3. Approval of the Minutes of the previous (2025) AGM

4. Chairman’s Report

5. Treasurer’s Report

6. Election of 2026 Executive Committe1.e:

• Levent Özerdaǧ
• Tim Morgan
• Sinem Güneylioǧlu
• Ismet Ramiz
• Lynn Cockshott
• Margaret Ross

7. Election of Auditing Committee members

8. Election of Disciplinary Committee members

9. Appointment of Honorary Auditor

10. Any Other Business (AOB)*

11. Close of Meeting

* Please note that should any ATA member wish to have an item included in AOB, they should email full details of the item to the association’s Treasurer (treasurer.ata.trnc@gmail.com) prior to the 1st April 2026. Items submitted after this date will not be accepted. In addition, they must attend the AGM and address those present about the item.

Notes:

• Copies of the minutes of the 2025 AGM and the association’s 2025 accounts will be available on the association’s website prior to the meeting
• A valid ATA membership card must be produced to gain entry to the AGM, please note **NO NEW MEMBERSHIPS OR MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS WILL BE MADE ON THE DAY**

Many thanks

Spa Day Back By Popular Demand (Again)!! 

An event for everyone, ladies and gentlemen and couples also welcome.

What could be better than a relaxing spa day to rejuvenate.

Come and enjoy a relaxing spa day at the Ocean Spa Wellness, Acapulco.

The day will include full use of the spa (sauna, steam room, hammam, pool) and a choice of one treatment:

Choose from:

Peeling and foam massage

Relax massage                                                                             

Reflexology

Warm stone massage

Open Buffet Lunch, Desserts and Hot Drinks included in cost.

Additional treatments available at extra cost

Date: Thursday, 9^th April 2026

Venue: Ocean Spa and Wellness, Acapulco Resort.

Time: arrival 10.00am 

Event Prices per person are:  Members 2,500TL.  Non-Members 2,600TL. (A good discount on normal prices!)

Please have the correct money for the event(s) you are attending with you as change will not be available

If you would like to join us for this event, please email  events.ata.trnc@gmail.com by 4^th April 2026.

Also, please include which treatment you would like to book.

Plenty of Parking is available on site

CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this event by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this event (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this event and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (4th April), YOU are liable for the full payment price of the event, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

A minimum donation to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price.

March Social Gathering 

March’s social gathering will be at Popadom’s Indian Restaurant on Saturday 28 March 2026. This is located in Ozanköy, on the right-hand side of main road heading from Girne.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2isMg1FuMyqTaYAH8

It will be their famous lunch buffet, meeting at 13.00 for a 13.30 start. The price will be: Members 800TL – Non-Members 850TL. 

The menu will be an open buffet consisting of:

Starter

Popadoms

Onion bhajees

Vegetable samosas

Served with fresh green salad and our own special mint sauce.

Main courses 

Chicken Capsila: (Chicken tikka cooked with green peppers, finely chopped onion and the spicy herbs) 🌿 medium hot.

Chicken korma: Completely mild and creamy

Side dishes

Mixed vegetable curry

Chana Masala (chickpeas)

Pilau rice

Plain naan

All served with fresh green salad, special mint sauce, sweet mango chutney and special onion salad

Dessert: available on request at an additional cost.

1 soft drink is included per person alternatively water, tea or Turkish coffee

All other drinks and alcohol are available at an additional cost

Location: Popadoms Indian Restaurant. 

Date: Saturday 28th March 2026

Time: 13.00 for a 13.30 start.

Price: 800TL for members, 850TL for non-members

 *Price includes a 50TL donation to ATA charities.

If you would like to attend, please reply to:

events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

Please include your name and any the names of othersattending with you, **and a phone number**. 

CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).

NUMBERS ARE LIMITED TO 40 PEOPLE, SO FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED!

Many Thanks

Any member wishing to attend the AGM must pre-register before 23rd March 2026 via email to:- events.ata.trnc@gmail.com that they will be attending 

 

THE 38th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the

 

ANGLO TURKISH ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

 

is to be held on Saturday 4th April 2026

 

at Olivia Palm Hotel, Karakız Sokak 21, Girne 99300

 

Doors Open at 10:30am

 

Refreshments Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be provided

 

Start of Meeting: 11:00am

 

AGENDA 

 

1/. Welcome by ATA Chairman                                             

 

2/. Election of 2026 AGM Divan

 

3/. Approval of the Minutes of the previous (2025) AGM

 

4/. Chairman’s Report

 

5/. Treasurer’s Report

 

6/. Election of 2026 Executive Committee

Levent Ozerdaǧ, Tim Morgan, Sinem  Guneylioǧlu, IsmetRamiz, Lynn Cockshott, Margaret Ross

 

7/. Election of Auditing Committee members

 

8/. Election of Disciplinary Committee members

 

9/. Appointment of Honorary Auditor                                  

 

10/. Any Other Business

 

NOTE: Should any fully paid-up member wish to have an item included under ‘Any Other Business’ they must attend the AGM and address those present about the item, and they must also email full details of the item to the association’s Treasurer (treasurer.ata.trnc@gmail.com) prior to the 1stApril 2026. Items submitted after this date will not be accepted.

 

11/. Close of Meeting

 

Notes:

1. Copies of the minutes of the 2025 AGM and the associations 2025 accounts will be available on the association’s website prior to the meeting

2. A valid ATA membership card must be produced to gain entry to the AGM, please note NO NEW MEMBERSHIPS OR MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS WILL BE MADE ON THE DAY!

 

February social gathering organized by our member Sandra Whyte

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