See the ATA facebook page for pictures

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D4VAMJEoG/?

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

Two great concerts (not organised by the ATA but proceeds go to the ATA) coming up. 

Do you fancy Classical:

Or Rock and Pop?

For the St Andrews Church event just turn up on the day.

For the Alvadar event book direct.

Spa Day Back By Popular Demand!! 

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, 20^thNovember 2025

Venue: Ocean Spa and Wellness, Acapulco Resort.

Time: arrival 10.00am 

Event Prices per person are:  Members 2,000TL.  Non-Members 2,200TL. (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 15^th November 2025.

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

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 (15th november), 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.

Dates for the Diary – November and December

We have some very good upcoming events and each will be promoted in full shortly. In summary save these dates!

20^th November – Spa Day!Back by popular demand at Acapulco with running buffet.

28^th November – Social Gathering at Grapevine, Girne

29^th November – Classical concert by Katerina and Lena Stern at St Andrews Church, Girne (evening event)

17^th December – Christmas Dinner and music with Gavin Simons (evening event this year) at The Black Olive

Full details to follow on each shortly.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the membership clinic scheduled for Saturday 18th October at the Olive Press will not go ahead. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused

If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2025 you can do so at any of our social gatherings and other clinic times can be found on our website:

Thank you for your understanding

Ismet Ramiz and Tim Morgan from the ATA dropped off more bottletops, collected by our supporters, to Günay Kibrit this week.

Günay commented that the ongoing support of the ATA both bottletops and financial is welcome and helps them provide valuable services to those who need help gaining mobility.

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.

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.

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

Please note, the Membership clinic scheduled for October 28th at the Greenhouse Cafe & Restaurant in Tatlisu has been changed to Monday 27th October from 12:30 pm to 2pm. 

There will be no membership clinic at the Coffee Shop in Ozankoy on Wednesday 29th October.

If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2025 you can do so at any of our social gatherings and other clinic times can be found on our website:

Thank you for your understanding

Follow the page link to see pictures of the recent social gathering at Levant resturant

Event not to be missed

An informative and educational visit has been arranged to Almond Holiday Village on 17th October 2025.

Please see events web page for details

Video link here

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16teYpW3to/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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)

Cold Mezes

1. White Bean Salad
2. Beetroots Salad
3. KIsir
4. Tarator
5. Cacik
6. Hummus
7. Fava
8. Babaganoush
9. Pita
10. Mixed Pickles

     Hot Mezes

1. Pita with Grilled Hellim
2. Grilled Mushroom with Cheese
3. Roast Potatoes

     Kebabs – meat options

1. Lamb Shish
2. Chicken Shish
3. Köfte
4. Lamb Chop

      Vegetarian options

1. Vegetarian Lasagne
2. Stuffed Aubergine

     Dessert

1. Sütlaç (Rice Pudding)
2. Ice cream (choice of flavours)

*One Shot of Brandy is on the House at the end of the meal

Time: arrival 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start

 Event Prices per person are:

Members   1200 TL

Non Members  1250 TL 

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 20th September with your name, phone number and whether you require meat or vegetarian option

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.

PARKING IN KARMI: The Church Carpark near the Restauarant will fill up and those  arriving later, or wanting to walk through the village, should look to use the other car parks slightly outside of the centre of Karmi, or find odd spaces as is usual in TRNC villages. There will be a helper showing an ATA board to help attendees park and if necessary offering transport up to the restaurant from the car parks on the periphery of the village.

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