Category Archives: British friends

Jean Melton – Rest in Peace


Jean Melton – Rest in Peace We have received the sad news that TFR member Jean Melton passed away on 8th March. Jean would have been 97 years old in June and her dearest wish was to leave this world … Continue reading

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North Cyprus – Reviews – Alistair’s “Random Rambles” (40)


Reviews Alistair’s “Random Rambles” (40) By Kathy Martin… Written November 2014 I recently read in the UK press that a 75 (yes, 75!) year old pensioner has not been taken to court to face the charge of “causing racially or … Continue reading

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Cyprus History – Major George S. T. Woods MBE, Welch Regiment 1911 – 1994


Major George Samuel Thomas Woods MBE Welch Regiment 1911 – 1994 Introduction by Margaret Sheard….. I have been involved with writing various accounts of military service, including members of the Welch Regiment and a recent article (see link below) was instigated … Continue reading

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North Cyprus – A New Year with the Rotary Club of Kyrenia Cosmopolitan – 22nd Jan 2017


A New Year with The Rotary Club of Kyrenia Cosmopolitan By Chris Elliott…… At this website we have always tried very hard to help people and organisations by publishing news and reviews about their activities and also working with them … Continue reading

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North Cyprus – Social Life – The Hermitage, Girne – After Christmas Soirée


The Hermitage, Girne After Christmas Soirée By Margaret Sheard ….. We were delighted to be invited by Rev’d Wendy Hough, the Chaplain of St Andrew’s Church, Kyrenia, to a get-together at the Hermitage on Friday 6th January. The Christmas period … Continue reading

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North Cyprus – Reviews – Alistair’s “Random Rambles” (38)


Reviews Alistair’s “Random Rambles” (38) By Kathy Martin… Written December 2013 I have often wondered why 1st January is regarded as New Year’s Day… The obvious answer is, of course, that it is the first day in the widely used … Continue reading

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North Cyprus – Reviews – Alistair’s “Random Rambles” (37)


Reviews Alistair’s “Random Rambles” (37) By Kathy Martin… Written December 2014 Before continuing with what will (hopefully) be a tongue-in-cheek ramble about local and world events, I MUST comment, in the strongest possible terms on the recent massacre of 132 … Continue reading

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North Cyprus – Social Life – News from St Andrew’s Church


Social Life News from St Andrew’s Church The traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas took place in St. Andrew’s on Wednesday 21st December. In spite of the atrocious weather conditions (heavy rain and strong winds) the congregation, … Continue reading

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Cyprus History – Cyprus Veterans visit to North Cyprus


Cyprus History Cyprus Veterans visit to North Cyprus By Derek Chilvers……….. Part 1 – Terry and Derek’s holiday including the 2016 Remembrance Service in Kyrenia and a trip to Wayne’s Keep in the Buffer Zone. Our bags were packed and … Continue reading

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North Cyprus – Social Life – Christmas Celebration 2016 at Holman Hall, Girne


Social Life Christmas Celebration at Holman Hall By Margaret Sheard…… “Deck the halls with boughs of holly” – these are the words of a well-known carol and Holman Hall was certainly lovingly decked for Christmas with a huge Christmas tree … Continue reading

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