Cemetery and stones - British Cemetery

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
18/10/2011 21:32

I just wanted to record my sincere thanks to Hasip (Life Centre), Paul and Dan Alldred, Bryn Lewis and Asif Hayat and all the gents and ladies who made it possible today for us to renew the British Cemetery (near Mercedez Benz outlet) stones.



All stones, JCB, vehicles, time and effort were given free. It took a while but we got there. Despite all the crap we sometimes have to put up with to live here.... this is the sort of venture that makes it a good place to be.



Thank you everyone.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
18/10/2011 22:24

Sounds like great work all round, well done to you all.







Spider,X

LifeCentre


Joined: 12/06/2011
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
18/10/2011 22:32

Your welcome , happy to help...



Life centre x

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
19/10/2011 00:02

Glad that we could be of service - a very worthy cause - well done to everyone.

Especially nice to see you again Hasip, the last nine years have just flown by - it won't be long before we are part of the Backgammon Brigade down the local cafe ! LOL

davpat


Joined: 23/08/2011
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
19/10/2011 12:49

Its called People Power,its amazing what you can achieve,congratulations to all those that gave of their time,etc.

theoddmajor


Joined: 10/05/2008
Posts: 246

Message Posted:
19/10/2011 14:37

Thanks for your assistance Sue you little star you!



And of course to the following for giving us their assistance without looking for recompense or reward:



1. Jade & Hasip from the Life Centre in Dogankoy who donated the 10 tons of gravel



2. Paul and Dan Aldred who helped to load the truck



3. Bryn Lewis, Carringtons for the loan of the truck to move the gravel from Esentepe to the cemetery in Girne



4. Asif Hayat, Carringtons whose driving and manoeuvring was a joy to behold



5. The 15 volunteers who freely gave of their time to shovel up the gravel from the pavement outside the cemetery and ensured that the place is looking spick and span again.



And finally to the owner of the shop across the road who brought litres of water across as he was so impressed with the work and camaraderie being shown.



A few more painting and varnishing jobs and we will be ready for Remembrance Sunday.



Hope to see you all there.



Brian

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
26/10/2011 17:38

Just a small amendment. Asif Hayat was not the driver (but his driving and manoeuvring is probably a joy to behold) of the JCB. He is the General Manager for Carringtons and he brought in the truck to transport the stones, even though we had not been promised one by Carringtons, and generally was "the man" on the day.



Thanks Asif.

AsifH


Joined: 09/09/2011
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
26/10/2011 22:54

Hi Sue,



its nice to read your comments.



I on behalf of Carrington Group would like to thank you for providing us this opportunity to participate in the event and i would like to volunteer myself for any future charity work you may have.



please feel free to ask.



Kind regards



Asif HAYAT



General Manager



+90 533 867 3586

asif@carringtoncyprus.com

http://www.carringtoncyprus.com

http://www.homesabroadcyprus.com



Skype:- malikasifhayat

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
27/10/2011 19:34

Someone was telling me today about the magnificent community effort that went into this one, and then they asked 'What about a road up to the new cemetery?' sounded a very good idea. Is there anyway we could get a community project going (assuming the Belediye would allow it). My husband was a road builder, so has a little knowledge, but of course it would need funding and some muscle power... but what do you think. It has been said that the cemetery has a good view - it does, but not for those 6 feet under, and it is difficult for a bereaved person to go and 'pop in' to talk with their loved one and take a bunch of flowers.

any idea anyone!!????

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
28/10/2011 11:59

Probably need more info Marion. I assume this is the new cemetery... as I have not been there myself. I am sure, as it is west of Girne that the good folk in your neck of the woods could put something together to raise funds. After all, we are good at raising money for all manner of things. Probably the wrong time of year to contemplate any actual work but fund-raising could begin. Would need the Belediye permission before starting anything though.

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
28/10/2011 12:44

Maybe the vicar of St Andrew's might have advice, funding avenues & Belediye sources who could help with this project.

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
28/10/2011 23:00

Nice ideal Tom Steel, but I don't think the Vicar is the one to know - more likely contaccts through the BRS or Cemetery committee. and to CarrierBag, it i the winter that saddens me, as already people I know who are newly bereaved with their loved ones buried up there are realising how bad any access will be when the rains come. I could not go up there in my car.

Agree Belediye wouuld need permission - that goes without saying, but I think this is for everyone, not just the folk up here. The only other cemetery is famagusta, so it looks as if just about everyone else (the majority off the ex pats)o wouldd need this cemetery for burial. And it needs an organisation to be behind it, not just a group of indi viduals.

Anyone else any ideas.

Donaldson


Joined: 13/05/2011
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
29/10/2011 00:43

I understand the access to the new cemetery is over private land, and the landowner won't even allow permanent direction signs; the Cemetery Committee have to erect them before each funeral and remove them afterwards. I think the chances of a proper road are slim, to say the least, but you don't know until you've tried. The Cemetery Committee should be able to give you the details of the land owner.

Cocklebay


Joined: 26/02/2011
Posts: 353

Message Posted:
29/10/2011 08:38

I think that this thread is really about the British Cemetery in Girne, not the Green Hills cemetery.

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
29/10/2011 09:00

It was Cocklebay but its moved on...as is the norm. It is still about a British cemetery so don't think the thread has been hijacked. I started the thread and am happy with discussing Green Hills here too.

Warbabies


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 165

Message Posted:
29/10/2011 09:29

There is another track that comes to Green Hills Cemetery from Karaman,- reasonable road to start with but gets very dodgy towards the cemetery. Perhaps that would be a better option for grading or making up, certainly shorter, but both ways will need 4 x 4 if we have much rain.

cassius


Joined: 20/03/2009
Posts: 110

Message Posted:
29/10/2011 10:10

Went passed the road junction up to the Green Hills cemetry and there now seems to be a permanent sign erected, but only just above ground level 2 foot high at the most.

Cassius

Cocklebay


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Posts: 353

Message Posted:
29/10/2011 15:42

Message 15. I was'nt suggesting that the thread was hi-jacked, just did not want people getting confused and heading in the wrong direction on Remembrance Sunday! I won't be there as I will hopefully be at the Cenotaph in London!

Donaldson


Joined: 13/05/2011
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
29/10/2011 16:11

There's more going on behind the scenes: I've just been told that the Cemetery Committee is in discussions with Girne Belediye over the access road to the GreenHill Cemetery, and the Belediye accepts and agrees that provision of a road is the responsibility of the State.

So it's another "wait and see" situation where a lot of people work incredibly hard to achieve what we all want without any acknowledgement.

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
29/10/2011 22:19

Thanks for the info Donaldson. Guess I need to have a chat with the Cemetery Committe to find out all about it, but isn't it marvellous ' it is the responsibility of the state'! I do not mind whose responsibility, and I do not mind personally that people who work hard to not get acknowledgement (the world has been ever thus), but I do mind when the buck gets passed and nothing gets done. I think a road to this cemetery is VITAL, if love and compassion to the bereaved is to be seen.

So who can band together to plead with the State.

(and thanks CarrieRBag for allowing the 'hi jacking of this. I realise I should really start another thread).

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
30/10/2011 09:29

No problems Marion, it all about making lives better, so fill yer boots as they say.

Marion


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Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
30/10/2011 11:18

Just a little worried here, CarrieRBag as to what substance is to be used to my fill boots. Is this a Northern expression unbeknown to we, southerners. I hope it is not the stuff my father used to tell me to put in my boots to make me grow! That was nasty stuff.

CarrieRBag



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Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
30/10/2011 12:05

As I am Welsh Marion, cannot say whether its north or south. I tbelieve it means..go for it!

ang1706


Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 570

Message Posted:
30/10/2011 12:27

Well done to everybody who was involved in the restoration work at the Cemetery.



Its great to see that there are still wonderful people who are willing to give up their time, resourses and efforts for free. Long may it continue as we strive to build a better community for all in Northern Cyprus.

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
30/10/2011 12:35

Good morning Ladies, We use fill yer boots in Yorkshire, its a term expressed in a positive way to take / have more.

The idea of 'filling your boots' almost certainly dates back to the days when a victorious army would plunder the places they had recently attacked and defeated. Obviously, the soldiers would stuff their pockets, saddle-bags or whatever and then - so as not to miss anything - even their boots with booty...if you'll forgive the choice of word! Soldiers - particularly cavalrymen - in past times often wore wide thigh-length boots which were quite roomy! That's why we have the modern sense of "take full advantage" when we use the saying." From the answer bank.