Pumas defeated in close game10 Mar 2010
The game started with the Casuals keeping the game in the forwards and picking and driving the ball up field, it was only due to some great tackling by the Pumas that didn’t score. The home team took the lead initially when Man of the Match Can Özyürük made a break and kicked ahead, scoring under the posts and then converting the try taking the Pumas to a 7-0 lead. In the second half the Pumas once again took the lead with Batuhan Öksüzal chasing down a kick and putting Emre Taskin in for the score. However the Casuals upped their game scoring a further four tries before the final whistle. The Pumas continue their bid to retain the Turkish Champions title playing their next league game on Saturday (March 13) in Istanbul against the Ottomans. (Click thumbnails to see pics full sized) 
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Stephen Triffitt known as “the finest Frank Sinatra Tribute around” is set to take center stage in two events being held at the Rocks Hotel, after being invited to perform at the Supper Club and raise funds for the Children in Need Foundation. Mr Triffitt will be taking time out from his “Sinatra at the Sands” tour to perform in the Laurence Floyd founder of the Supper Club and a committee member of the Children in Need Foundation said “Stephen has played to sell out audiences in Las Vegas in the Rat Pack Show, as well as the London Palladium in the West End” “It must be said that normally we could never afford an artist of Stephen’s caliber but because the Supper Club was set up to benefit the Children in Need Foundation and Stephen had a gap in his busy schedule, we were able to persuade him to come and visit his father who lives here and to do a couple of shows for us at a reduced fee Mr Triffitt has performed at Bob Geldof’s 50th birthday party and at private functions for the Beckhams. Both evenings will begin at 7:30pm. A two course meal including a glass of wine or beer will be included in the 75tl ticket price for Friday 26th. While a three course meal including all imported drinks until midnight will be available on Sunday 28th for 120tl. The Rocks have again agreed to do discounted drinks for Friday’s event. Funds raised on the Friday and Sunday will be used to fund a mobile incubation and resuscitation unit for babies at Lefke’s hospital. Tickets for both events are available from the Rocks Hotel, Girne. Alternatively, contact Mr Laurence Floyd on 0533 879 6892. Posted in: Art & Culture| Charity Events| Events| Going out| Live Music| Parties
Snakes in the rain5 Mar 2010
Dear Sis, Of course, now we have the dogs, I have had to buy anti-snake venom from the chemist and a small 5cc bottle cost TL250 (just over £100). I just hope I never have to use it and it stays in the fridge forever. The other thing we now have to worry about is the poison that is around and as the dogs root out all manner of nasty things on their walks, we are getting them muzzles. It’s something we really don’t like having to do but even KAR is saying it’s the best option as over the last few weeks there have been a very sad spate of dogs dying a horrible agonising death because they have unsuspectingly eaten something laced with poison. I would never forgive myself, if through my own misgivings, one of our dogs died that sort of death.
Sadly, Mediterranean countries do not build the infrastructure to accommodate such downpours and as developers continue to pile their rubbish in the ravines, which should be the water channels to the sea, this will continue to happen. When will they learn? My last word on the weather (for this letter anyway). Rob had to bale out 250 buckets of water from the ballast tank because the pool men had disconnected the water pump in the pump house. I can only assume this is because there was about 4 inches of water in the pump house, which we so had to hand bale out, and the water might have ruined the pump. We had to do this two days running. What a carry on! On a lighter note, Rob and I and some friends went out to the Village Bistro last night. It’s a very small place, with only two tables inside but several outside, and is on the Turtle Bay Complex. The menu is limited, things like, shish, kofte, burgers etc but we tried the chicken shish and kofte and it came with chips and salad and was excellent. It’s a nice place and one we will go to again but it’s not the sort of place to you for a “slap up” meal. Well sis, Happy St David’s Day and I hope you were lucky enough to get your faggots and peas. I had to settle for casserole but I have seen Brains’ faggots in some supermarkets, just they never seem to have them in around 1st March; I must educate them before next year. As ever,
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A Tiger in North Cyprus1 Mar 2010
The Tiger is stubborn, impatient, focused on its goals, but they are also unpredictable, fiery, and selfish. Metal is a hard element with an air of cold confrontation that symbolizes strength and structure. Potentially, it’s an explosive combination. This is a year that will begin with a bang and take us on a wild ride. Two things we will all need this year are nerves of steel and courageous determination to succeed. It’s a year earmarked for war, wild weather, and all kinds of disasters. It’s also a year of extremes and radical change or instability. We will be carried on a financial rollercoaster. Fortunes will be made and lost. The benefits are there for anyone brave enough to take calculated risks, but nothing will be on a small scale. And although the Metal Tiger has a negative aspect, it also has a cleansing effect, extracting positive changes from disaster. The strong and energetic Tiger can inject new life and opportunities in to failed ventures. It can be an exciting time with rich rewards and huge potential. I think this year we all need to expect the unexpected. Change will be the keyword because the restless tiger will motivate changes in many areas of our lives. Sibele has a great website, find out about all her latest books www.sibelhodge.com/ Posted in: Art & Culture| Events| Out of the loop
A good heart & soul1 Mar 2010
Cyprus Pumas 90 Bakirkoy 025 Feb 2010
Playing on the ground at Esentepe due to the usual home ground being unavailable, the Pumas took advantage of the wider pitch. The backs kept the ball in play at all times and passed well enabling winger Batuhan Öksüzal to score his second hat trick of the season and opposite winger Michael James two tries in the first half. A further try and three conversions took the half time score to 36-0. Despite a valiant attempt by the Bakirkoy team, the Pumas were unstoppable in the second half, team captain Sam Butcher setting up a couple of the eight tries that ensued, seven of which were converted. Final score 90-0. Yavuz Ergün was awarded man of the match for his brilliant tackling and controlling the backs from behind. Try scorers: Batuhan Oksuzal 3, Michael James 2, Kursat Canbaz 2, Emre Taskin 1, Dinçhan Kilercioglu 1, Joseph Omer 1, Mehmet Ozan Ozmen 1, Hilmi Kocak 1, Ilkay Demirtas 1, Can Özyürük 1 Click on the thumbnails to see the bigger pictures. 
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