2025 Social Gatherings

All Social Gatherings will only be undertaken if TRNC Government Regulations can be complied with. Social Gatherings are subject to change should circumstances arise

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28 December 2025

28 November 2025

After a very successful evening at The Grapevine previously we are returning there for dinner on Friday 28th November.

This is excellent value as it includes three courses with a local drink for £25 for non members and £30 for non members in beautiful restaurant.

The choices are

Tomato Soup

Chicken Liver Pate

Garlic Mushroom

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Beef Strogonoff

Chicken Strogonoff

Vegetarian Musakka

Grilled Fillet Fish

Steak £8 supplement

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House Dessert

One soft drink, Efes or wine included

The event is dinner 7pm for 7.30pm.

Arrive earlier for a drink if you wish there is a snug bar.

Please give your food choices when you book.

The steak is included by request as The Grapevine had been the home of the Pepper Steak Club for 30+ years.

If you would like to join us for this event please email to events.ata.trnc@gmail.com by 24th November with your name, phone number and your meal options.

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 social gathering and subsequently cancel after the advertised cut-off date for the social gathering, YOU are liable for the full payment price of the social gathering, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel

28 October 2025

October Social Gathering

Come and join us for the ATA Social Gathering on 28th October, at The Spice Garden Restaurant, Glass View Bay, Bahceli.

Enjoy as much as you want(!) from this popular venue serving tasty Indian Food from a well-established family run restaurant close to the Girne Tatlisu road.

Date: Tuesday 28th October

Venue:Spice Garden Restaurant, Bahceli

Starters

Vegetable SoupGarlic Mushrooms Mixed Starter (Onion Bhaji, Samosa and Pakora)

Mains

Chicken Methi Malai ( Much like Korma) Lamb Jalfrezi Sabzi Bahar (Seasonal Vegetables cooked with Spices, Spinach and Mushrooms, which will be served with Bombay Potatoes as a side dish for vegetarians)

Pilav Rice and a choice of Plain, Garlic, or Peshwari Naan bread will be served with the main course.

Dessert

Sponge Cake with Custard

Bottled Water will be provided on the tables

Complimentary Tea and Coffee

“Food is eat as much as anyone wants”

Price includes a donation to ATA charities.

Members

900tl for 2 courses

1000tl for 3 courses

Non-members

1000tl for 2 courses

1100tl for 3 courses

Time: arrival 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start

As payment for this social gathering is to be paid on the day, please have the correct money with you for this social gathering as change will not be available

If you would like to join us for this event please email to events.ata.trnc@gmail.com by 24th October with your name, phone number and your meal options.

A donation of 100TL to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price of this social gathering.

28 September 2025

September Social Gathering

Come and join us for the ATA Social Gathering on 28th September, at The Levant Restaurant in Karmi, benefitting from the skills of our new chef Filiz Numanoglu.

Enjoy a Cypriot-style barbecue evening with traditional kebabs and mezes, served in the garden overlooking the mountains — the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the summer evening.

Date: Sunday 28th September

Venue: Levant Restaurant, Karmi (in the mountains near Girne and St Hilarion)

28th August 2025

This month’s ATA social gathering, on Thursday 28th August is at The Dome Hotel’s newly refurbished ANCHOR Restaurant by the sea!

VENUE: Anchor Restaurant Dome Hotel, Girne Sea Front

TIME: Gathering at 7:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m

There will be live music starting at 8.00 p.m.

Menu:

Mezes provided

Hummus
Cacık
Beetroot
Salad for everyone to share on the table plus a bottle of water for 4 will be free of charge.

Main course options (chose):

Seabass/seabream chips
Fish and chips (cod)
Chicken shish and chips
Grilled meatballs (köfte) and chips
Şeftali Kebab and chips

Vegetarian options:

Spaghetti Napolitan
Sauteed vegetables with chips

PRICE :

1150 TL for members

1200 TL for non-members

This is an evening meal with entertainment at a newly refurbished fabulous venue. An event not to be missed.

If you would like to join us for this event please email to events.ata.trnc@gmail.com – by Saturday 23rd August 2025 with names of all attendees and phone numbers, and main course menu choices.

As ever please bring the correct money with you to make it easier to settle with the Restaurant.

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this social gathering and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (23rd August) for the social gathering, YOU are liable for the full payment price of the social gathering, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

A minimum donation of 50TL to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price of this social gathering.

28/07/25

The ATA Social Gathering Monday July 28th A traditional Cypriot meal at Villaggio Restaurant, Zeytinlik

Reminder of the event detail:

This is also an evening meal to keep us out of the everyday heat. We will be sitting in the garden.

It is another feast of very fresh food! The price included all three courses.

Menu is:

Mezes: (all included)

1. Mediterranean Salad

2. Cacik

3. Hummus

4. Beetroot salad

5. Grilled Hellim

Main Course meat options:-

1. Roast Lamb (Kleftico) served with potatoes, sehriye (orzo) pilaf with grated hellim on top.

2. Roast Chicken served with potatoes sehriye (orzo) pilaf with grated hellim on top.

Main Course vegetarian options:

1. Felafel served with chips, salad and tahini

2. Vegerarian Mousakka

3. Cypriot Pirohu (cheese ravioli)

Dessert

Traditional Sac katmeri (clotted pastry cooked in pan!)

Large bottle of water between 4 people also included

Arrival time: 7.00pm

Price: 900TL members and 1000TL non members

28/06/25

The ATA Social Gathering on June 28th is a traditional Cypriot Meyhane experience at Gilanli Koy Meyhansei,

Karaoǧlanoǧlu Caddesi, Karaoǧlanoǧlu

This is an evening meal and has been organised by Jean Clark

It is a feast of very fresh food – enjoy the experience and come hungry!

Menu is:

15 cold meze plus 2 hot meze (cheese borek and Helim).

Followed by a choice of:-

Chicken Şiş or

Meatballs or

Spicy meatballs or

Vegetable Sauté

All served with chips and salad.

I large water for each 4 people

Arrival time: 6.30 – 7,00pm latest

Price: 1100TL members and 1200TL non members

If you would like to join us for this event please email to events.ata.trnc@gmail.com – by Monday 23rd June 2025 with names of all attendees and phone numbers, and main course menu choices.

As ever please bring the correct money with you to make it easier to settle with the Restaurant.

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this social gathering and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (23rd June) for the social gathering, YOU are liable for the full payment price of the social gathering, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

A minimum donation of 50TL to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price of this social gathering.

28/05/2025

ATA 28th May Social Event is a visit to the Cyprus Orthopaedic Disabled Association in Lefkosa.

This centre provides rehabilitation physiotherapy, prosthetics and orthotics for those people who have suffered from a medical condition or an accident. It also supplies mobility aids (wheelchairs, walking frames etc). The ATA is currently negotiating protocols to make these serices more accessible for our members.

There will be a tour of the facilities, a talk about the services and the disabled baskeball team that has just been successful in a Euopean tournament. We are also making a significant donation on the day!

Lunch will follow on site – menu to follow.

This is a very interesting venue and visit to make. It is the centre that benefits from our bottletop collections that generate wheelchairs which we donate.

Fuller details will be issued in a few days but for now – SAVE THE DATE!

If you would like to join us for this event please email to events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

By 23 May 2025 with names of all attendees. We will then contact you further to confirm arrangements. Also please let us know if you would like transport from Girne (The Association is located behind the State Hospital).

You will be able to cancel one week before if the final itinery does not suit you.

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this social gathering and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (23rd May) for the social gathering, YOU are liable for the full payment price of the social gathering, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

A minimum donation of 50TL to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price of this social gathering.

28/04/2025

ATA 28th April Social Event is a dinner at The Grapevine which is a traditional Cypriot building in the centre of Girne.

For many years this was the hub of British expat social life and lawyers who lunch when owned and run by “Jimmy” Kutlay Keço veteran of the Erenköy resistance in the 1974 war. Now run by Tugce Kortan and popular with young Cypriots and expats of all nationalities.

We have negotiated a 3 course dinner at £23 for members and £25 for non members. Payment will be converted to Lira on the day and notified to those attending who wish to pay in local currency.

Starters:

Pate

Mushroom Soup

Tomato Soup

Mains:

Chicken with Mushrooms

Vegetarian Musakka

Meat Musakka

Lemon Rock Bass with lemon

Desserts:

Apple Pie with ice cream

Cherry Trifle

All drinks and coffees will be extra

Arrival from 7.00pm for 7.30 start

Please reply to events.ata.trnc@gmail.com

include your choices for all three courses, the names of all of your group, a phone number and whether a member or not.

As payment for this social gathering is to be paid on the day, please have the correct money with you for this social gathering as change will not be available.

If you would like to join us for this event please email to events.ata.trnc@gmail.comby Monday 23rd April 2025 with names of all attendees, phone numbers, and your menu choice.

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this social gathering and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (23rd April) for the social gathering, YOU are liable for the full payment price of the social gathering, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

A minimum donation of 50TL to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price of this social gathering.

28/03/2025

March social gathering lunch at Spontini Italian Restaurant. Thanks everyone.

28/02/2025

SOCIAL GATHERING

Come and enjoy the beautiful ambiance of the Girne Antique Harbour while dining in style at Salute Marine Restaurant.

Date: Friday 28^th February 2025

Venue: Salute Marine Restaurant, Girne

Time: Arrival 12.30 for 1.00pm start.

Menu:

1. Seabass/ Seabream Chips and Salad.

2. Chicken Shish Chips and Salad

3. Adana Kofte Chips Salad.

Vegetarian Options:

1. Vegetarian Moussaka

2. Meze Plate.

Note; 3 kinds of Meze, Hummus, Beetroot Salad, Green Olives /Çakıstez will be served besides the main dishes.

Drinks: Water will be free of charge. Full bar available.

Desserts: will be available at an extra cost.

Price:775 TL for members 850TL for non- members

As payment for this social gathering is to be paid on the day, please have the correct money with you for this social gathering as change will not be available.

If you would like to join us for this event please email to events.ata.trnc@gmail.com by Friday 21^st February 2025 with names of all attendees, phone numbers, and your menu choice.

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this social gathering and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (21st February) for the social gathering, YOU are liable for the full payment price of the social gathering, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

A minimum donation of 50TL to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price of this social gathering.

9th January

A tree planting event has been organised by request of the Muhtar of Muratağa.

Trees have been obtained from the Forestry Department and will be planted on Thursday 9th January 2025.

The Martyrs Families and Veterans Association alongside people from the village, school children and other dignitaries will be present as well as ATA Committee Members and ATA Association Members.

After tree planting, we will have coffee in the village.

The event will continue with a visit to Mormenekşe WomensHandicraft Course. There will be an opportunity to buy hand crafted items should you wish.

This will be followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Date: Thursday, 9th January 2025

Venue: MURATAĞA MARTYRS CEMETARY AND MORMENEKŞE VILLAGE.

Time: Meet in Muratağa at 11.30

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 social gathering and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (14th January) for the social gathering, YOU are liable for the full payment price of the social gathering, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.A minimum donation of 50TL to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price of this social gathering.Directions.From Tatlısu, turn right into Küçükerenköy. Take the first right (about 75 metres) just before Olive Woods. Follow the narrow road with a sharp left after 200 metres. Take the next right. Charlies Sports Baa is at the end on the right.
From Girne, pass Esentepe and Bahçeli. Continue past the Spice Garden, and The Greenhouse, and turn left into Küçükerenköy, then after about 75 metres turn right following Tatlısu instructions above.

Cost of lunch and menu will be provided by Tuesday 7th January 2025 and those wishing to attend should reply by 14.00 Wednesday 8thJanuary 2025.

If you would like to join us for this event, please email events.ata.trnc@gmail.com by 7th January 2025 or contact Committee Member Hatice Kerimgil on 0533 866 6169.

PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this social gathering and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (07.01.2025) for the social gathering, YOU are liable for the full payment price of the social gathering, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

A minimum donation of 50TL to help those local ‘Good Causes’ the association supports is included in the price of this social gathering.

28th January 2025

The social gathering on the 28th January has been organised by Norm and Mandy Norton and will be held at Charlies Sports Baa in Küçükerenköy

Date : Tuesday 28th January

Venue : Charlies Sports Baa, Küçükerenköy

Time: arrival 1.30 pm for a 2.00 pm start
Starter: Vegetable Soup

Mains:

Home made Pie and Chips – Pies are a choice of:

       Chicken and Mushroom
or Steak
or Meat and Potato

All with Chips, Peas and Gravy

Vegetarian Option:

Cheese and Onion Quiche with salad and chips

Dessert:

   Fruit Crumble.

Cost for three courses:

         700 TL for members

         750 TL for non members

Cost for two courses:

         550 TL and 600 TL as above

Full bar is available

As payment for this social gathering is to be paid on the day, please have the correct money with you for this social gathering as change will not be available.

If you would like to join us for this event please email to events.ata.trnc@gmail.com by 14th of January with names of all attendees, phone numbers, and whether you require pies or vegetarian option and 2 or 3 courses.If you would like to attend but need transport please indicate on your reply as transport costs will be extra.