CTCA UK February 2018 Newsletter
CTCA UK Announcements
Preparations for Second Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival Have Begun
Following on from the success of last year’s first ever Turkish Cypriot festival and with an overwhelming attendance of more than 20,000 people, we have decided to organise the second festival over two days to ensure that everyone is able to attend and enjoy what is promised to be an even bigger and better event. The dates will be 16 – 17 June 2018.
In order to achieve this spectacular and ambitious occasion and provide our community with the cultural celebration it deserves, we have decided to partner with: Turkish Language, Culture and Education Consortium (Türk Dili Kültürü ve Eğitim Konsorsiyumu), Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA – Kıbrıs Türk Toplum Merkezi) and Turkish Community Football Federation (TTFF – Türk Toplumu Futbol Federasyonu.
Further updates and details, including venue information, will follow in due course, in the meantime please save these dates and keep following us.
CTCA UK Executive Board
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CTCA UK Needs a TV Presenter
We are looking for a presenter to work part-time for the CTCA UK’s and its members’ TV program which will be on the screen twice a week in both Turkish and English. Please send your CV to info or info if you are presentable and have good dictation. We prefer presentation skills in both Turkish and English but you can also apply for only one of the languages.
Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.
Upcoming Events
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish School Presents “Parsel Parsel” Theatre Play
Written by Zalihe Sususlu and Aygün Kencer in Cypriot dialect, “Parsel Parsel” theatre play is coming to London on Saturday 24 February. You can call 07738947674 – 07951739054 or 07980431557 for more details and tickets.
Date: Saturday 24 February
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish School, Bellinghan Road, Catford SE6 2PS
Tickets: £15
TWPA February and March Events
Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association of England (TWPA) is organising:
Afternoon Tea at 2-5 PM on Sunday 25 February
Mother’s Day Lunch at Grand Palace on Friday 9 March at 12-3.30 PM
Please contact the association for further details.
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish School’s Spring and Solidarity Ball
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish School is organising a Spring and Solidarity Ball with dinner, dance and music on Saturday, 10 March. Please call 07535793350 for more details and tickets.
Date: 10 March 2018, Saturday
Time: 6.30-11.30 PM
Tickets: Adults £20 – Over 5s £15
Venue: Conisborough College, Bellingham Road, London SE6 1SE
Limasollular Association Celebrates International Day of Happiness (Costume Ball)
Limasollular Association is holding its traditional costume ball featuring DJ Ahmet’s music to celebrate the International Day of Happiness. There will be a prize for the best costume.
Date: Sunday, 11 March 2018
Time: 6-10 PM
Venue: Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA – Kıbrıs Türk Toplum Merkezi)
Tickets: £15
Balıkçıoğlu Cabaret Theatre Presents “Huzur Evine Vermeyin Beni”
Balıkçıoğlu Cabaret Theatre production of “Huzur Evine Vermeyin Beni” will be performed on Sunday 25 March. Please contact Artun Lurucinalı for more details and tickets.
Date: 25 March 2018, Sunday
Time: 3.30 and 7.30 PM (two performances)
Tickets: £15
Venue: Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton
Ali Rıza Değirmencioğlu Turkish School’s Benefit Ball
Ali Rıza Değirmencioğlu Turkish School is organising a benefit ball to replace all the school’s books, stationery, folklore costumes and other essential items that perished in the recent fire. Please contact Sevtap Kemal on 07782359616 for more details and tickets.
Date: Monday 7 May 2018
Venue: Regency Banqueting Suite
Hornsey Atatürk Turkish School Competes Abroad Again
Hornsey Atatürk Turkish School is once again competing abroad. Last year, its Junior team came first in the Eighth European Turkish Folk Dancing Championships. At CTCA UK we are extremely proud of their achievements and wish them every success in the championships.
Previous Events
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish School Commemorated Dr. Fazıl Küçük and Rauf Raif Denktaş
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish School commemorated Dr. Fazıl Küçük and Rauf Raif Denktaş on Saturday, 13 January.
Limasollular Association and North London Islamic Turkish Trust Organised Mevlid-i Şerif
Limasollular Association and North London Islamic Turkish Trust organised another Mevlid-i Şerif on 17 January 2018 to commemorate Dr Fazıl Küçük and Rauf R Denktaş on their remembrance anniversary and to pay respect to all martyrs and veterans of the Turkish Cypriot cause. Notable guests present included the TRNC London Representative Zehra Başaran, Consulate Ülkü Alemdar and her husband, and CTCA UK Chair Leyla Kemal.
TWPA Held a Seminer on Menopause
Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA), held a seminar on menopause on Friday 26 January. Gynaecologist Dr. Cahit Berk gave a keynote speech about the subject.
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish School Celebrated Its Eighth Cultural Evening
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish School had its Eighth Cultural Evening on Saturday 3 February. The event was very well attended with lots of attendees, music, folklore dance, handicrafts and delicious food from Anatolia and Cyprus.
TWPA Hosted Local Journalists
Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA), organised a dinner for local press members in London on Friday 9 February. Notable guests present included the TRNC Representative Zehra Başaran, Consulate Ülkü Alemdar, Press Attaché İsmet Ramiz and CTCA UK Vice Chair Işık Vedat. TWPA Chair Ayşe İbrahim thanked the guests. Attending journalists expressed their delight and gratitude for such an event.
Limasollular Association Organised Daytrip to Stratford Upon Avon
Limasollular Assocation organised a cultural trip to Stratford Upon Avon on Saturday 17 February.
Vatan Cultural Turkish Choir Supports a Disabled Student
Vatan Cultural Turkish Choir continues to work hard on its charity projects as well as contributing to arts and cultural activities in London. One significant charity focus has been to cover all the educational expenses of a disabled student in Cyprus. Little Ece has difficulties in walking and talking and needs special education at a private school in TRNC.
Turkish Cypriot Cultural Association (TCCA) Started Cake Decoration Courses
Turkish Cypriot Cultural Association (TCCA), started cake decoration courses both in English and Turkish which is happening for the first time in Britain.