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. 

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 (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.

Any member wishing to attend the AGM must pre-register before 15th April 2025 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 26th April 2025

at Farinelli BAR and Ristorante, AKACAN Elegance, Hızır Reis Sk 11, Zeytinlik 99300

Doors Open at 10:15am

Refreshments Tea/Coffee and biscuits available from 10:15am

• Quorum at 10:30am

• Start of Meeting at 11:00am

AGENDA

 1/. Welcome by ATA Chairman                                            

 2/. Election of 2025 AGM Divan

 3/. Approval of the Minutes of the previous (2024) AGM

 4/. Chairman’s Report

 5/. Treasurer’s Report

 6/. Election of 2025 Executive Committee

Levent Ozerdag, Tim Morgan, Ayten Birkaya, Ismet Ramiz, Hatice Kerimgil, Lynn Cockshott, Margaret Ross

 7/. Election of Auditing Committee members

 8/. Election of Disciplinary Committee members

 9/. Appointment of Honorary Auditor    

 10/. Approval of Philip Lloyd to be Honorary Member                              

 11/. Any Other Business

 12/. Close of Meeting

 NOTE: Should any fully paid-up member (2025 membership) 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 15^th April 2025. Items submitted after this date will not be accepted.

 Notes:

1. Copies of the minutes of the 2024 AGM and the associations 2024 accounts will be available on the association’s website prior to the meeting
2. A valid 2025 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!

28 April 2025

Tuesday, 15th April 2025

We are pleased to offer you and your friends a walking tour of Girne/ Kyrenia conducted by Serhan Guneyli, our official tour guide.

THE TOUR WILL INCLUDE:

• The old town of Girne / Kyrenia and its historical remains.

• A guided tour of Kyrenia Castle.

• Tour of the Folk Art Museum.

MEETING POINT: The Ottoman Cemetery in the centre of Girne, near the car park.

MEETING TIME: 09.30 am

DURATION OF WALK: 3 to 4 hours

APPROX COST: Depending on the number of people, the cost will be 400tl for members and 450tl for non-members. This includes entrance fees into the Castle and the Museum.

As payment for this event is to be paid on the day, please have the correct money 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 Thursday, 10th April 2025, with the names of all attendees and phone numbers,

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be aware that there are some steep steps up to the battlements in the castle, but this would not deter you from your enjoyment should you choose not to climb them. Also, the route down to the harbour can be a little tricky, but we will avoid the steep cobbles.

Also, please bring water with you as there will not be a planned refreshment break or an organised lunch.

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 (Thursday, 10th April 2025), YOU are liable for the full payment price of the event, which is to be paid at the Association’s next membership clinic.

We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.

A minimum donation of 50TL to help the local ‘Good Causes’ the Association supports is included in the price of this event.

Thank you to everyone who came to support us today

Tuesday 15th April 2025

We are pleased to offer you  and your friends a walking tour of Girne/ Kyrenia conducted by Serhan Guneyli, our official tour guide. 

THE TOUR WILL INCLUDE:    *The old town of Girne / Kyrenia and its historical remains.

         *A guided tour of Kyrenia Castle.

         *Tour of the Folk Art Museum. 

MEETING POINT: The Ottoman Cemetery in the centre of Girne, near the car park.

MEETING TIME: 09.30 am

DURATION OF WALK: 3 to 4 hours

APPROX COST: Depending on the number of people cost will be 400 tl  for members  and 450 tl for non member.  This include entrance fees into the Castle and the Museum. 

As payment for this event is to be paid on the day, please have the correct money 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 Thursday 10th April 2025 with  names of all attendees and phone numbers, 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be aware that there are some steep steps up to the battlements in the castle but this would not deter from your enjoyment should you choose not to climb them. Also the route down to the harbour can be a little tricky but, we will avoid the steep cobbles.

Also please bring water with you as there will not be a planned refreshment break or an organised lunch.

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 (Thursday, 10th April 2025), 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 of 50TL to help the local ‘Good Causes’ the Association supports is included in the price of this event.

AN EVENT EXCLUSIVELY ORGANIZED FOR ATA MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.

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, 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 and Çörek 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:    Thursday 24^th April 2025

TIME:     10.00 am

PLACE:  ZEYTİNLİK VILLAGE SQUARE (opposite Mosque)

MEETING POINT: ZEYTİNLİK MUHTARS OFFICE

COST: 950 TL for members, 1.000 TL non-members.

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 (18th April), 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.

The Anglo-Turkish Association of North Cyprus  (ATA) is excited to announce the opening of its first ‘charity’ shop.

The ATA organises cultural and social events to raise funds in support of various local ‘good causes’. Some of the notable initiatives in the past have included creating a sensory room at the Girne Special Needs School, providing specialist running shoes and graduation caps and gowns for Latpa Yavuzlar Lisesi students, and providing a display fridge to a woman’s initiative. The ATA has also purchased English tutorial books for needy students in Lefkoşa and Girne.

The ATA’s mission for 2025 is to continue increasing its support for deserving causes in the TRNC, and the ongoing fundraising efforts through the new shop will help achieve this goal.

In addition, the ATA is offering space to a number of animal welfare organisations to raise funds through the shop, including Gönyeli/Little Ranch Rescue (shelter and abandoned dogs) and Karmi Cats.

The shop, named ‘Serafina,’ is located on the High Street in Karaman/Karmi and will be open Friday’s through Sundays, from 1 pm to 4:00 pm. It will be managed by a dedicated team of volunteers.

Items for sale include high-quality donated second-hand goods as well as new items such as clothes, household items, baby products, books, and tourist goods. The shop will also offer dog and cat food, along with locally made marmalades and jams.

Contact and directions: Located in central Karmi, park in the Church car park. The shop is located behind the church at the top end of the High Street ,opposite the Corner café and near to The Levant restaurant. 
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If you have any items you would like to donate, please contact Jules Morgan: 0533 868 9011and or shop.ata.trnc@gmail.com

Follow the shop on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DE55T8Uaw/

Please note that the ATA membership comprises of many nationalities from around the world and is a non-political and non-religious group.

SOCIAL GATHERING  ON 28th March 2025.

This event will be held at Spontini Ristorante which is a new and authentic Italian Restaurant on the road to Bellapais from Girne.

We have negotiated a great price for a fixed starter and choice of main courses. Please note we have added two main course choices. Any person who has prebooked can change their order by responding to us before the cut off date shown.

Arrival: 12:30 for 13:00hrs

1. Don’t forget our new membership clinic: We are starting a membership clinic in Ozankoy/Girne at The Coffee Shop, Dr Fazıl Küҫük Caddesi, Girne. This will take place on the last Wednesday of each month between 10:30 and 12:00 hrs. Please come along to renew your memberships, join, ask questions or just say hello! The first one will be on Wednesday 26^th March.

2. Games Days: The next event will be to the West of Girne by request. The next day will be on Wednesday 2^nd April at the Red Lion between 1.30pm and 4.00pm. Mexican Train game, and Okey will be available along with Mahjong if requested. We will update on Bridge as we are aware it conflicts with another group running at the same time.

3. The ATA is opening a Shop!! Fuller details with an official opening date, and how you can support this with donations will be issued in the next 2 days.

4. ATA Discount Providers. We have removed the password on our website so all members can see our providers and we hope to make the list available via Facebook soon too. We want the FB site to be a conduit for feedback to see whether the discounts are accurate and whether they need updating.

Also note: Dr Turk who is a good supporter of ATA gives a generous discount on Consulting fees BUT to qualify for  the discount payment must be in cash.

More updates in the next 48 hours.