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From Barbara Johnson: Another lovely day yesterday on our ATA tour of Guzelhurt, Lefke & Soli Ruins. Our first stop (which wasn’t on our schedule so thank you Hatice) was to the stunningly beautiful Greek Orthodox Church of St Mamas in Guzelhurt, which dates back to the 18th century a mere baby in Cyprus history. But, as St.mamas is 12th century & his tomb is there I’m guessing there’s been a few reconstruction’s over the centuries.  The Ottomans believed there was hidden treasure  in his tomb & during their rule they bored holes into the marble & out oozed a…

ANGLO TURKISH ASSOCIATION NORTH CYPRUS TRIBUTE AND THANKS TO KATHY MARTIN As many of you have read ATA member Karthy Martin passed away unexpectedly on 8th May 2025, on what would have been her 72nd birthday. She will be laid to rest at Greenhill Cemetry on 16th May 2025 at 10.30. alongside her beloved husband Alister. A small gathering will be held at 12.00 at Alesta afterwards. Kathy was a good, loyal and hardworking friend of the ATA. She was moderator of our Facebook Page, a duty she took seriously and carried out well. Kathy loved being in the TRNC,…

Walking Tour of historical Lefke Old Town and Soli Ruins. Date: Wednesday 21st May We are pleased to offer you and your friends a walking tour of Lefke Old Town & Soli Ruins conducted by Serhan Guneyli an official tour guide. The Tour will include: Return coach – From your preferred pick up point. Argonya – Coffee Stop (optional) The old town of Lefke. A walk through the orange plantations, Ottoman palaces, remains of the colonial period & of course the copper mines. This is an easy walk. Soli Ruins – Home to the famous Swan Mosaic. This ancient settlement is one of the 10…