What to do for young 40 somethings

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 21:48

My friend and I arrived almost 4 weeks ago and are struggling to find social activities for young 40 somethings on a Saturday night. Actually on any night would be interesting. Please email me with ideas maddie.menzies@btopenworld.com

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 22:30

Hmmm not a lot really. Just the usual suspects - eat, drink, karaoke, darts league, pool competitions, line dancing (!) Then there are the usual entertainers - Anna, Jonnie Hawkins, Anna and Jonnie, Funky Monkey (featuring Jonnie Hawkins and sometimes Annie), Danny Fisher as Elvis (not sure if he is still around but he might be performing with Anna and Jonnie somewhere).



There are one off things like the Lambousa Comedy Club (next one on 6th December), ChorusLambousa, etc. Also Kyrenia Amateur Dramatics (KADS) put on performances and often canvass for new talent.



Can't think of anything else at the moment.



PS I know I was being flippant about the entertainment but it is a bit samey

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:15

hmmm joandjelly you have just confirmed our worst fears. We are now checking flights outta here!

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:15

ps. but I now know where to get me oats

Maddie



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Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:17

by the way joandjelly your response is the best thing since we got here, side splittingly funny

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:19

Maybe Maddie you should tell us what your interests are and then people can tell where to go (in a nice way)... ;¬)

BillyB


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:25

Bingo nights are great fun. Makesure you dont sit next to the older xpats as some them have colostomy bags fitted. Oh what joy. Some of them play twister afterwards.

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:27

Theatre, cinema, dancing,....

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:29

I have a complete boxed set of a Shakespeare play, scripts and props, just need 10 people to put on the play

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:30

hiking, cycling, running....



Does anyone know if there is a hash house harriers group here in TRNC?

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:30

Love DIY and gardening too

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:31

BillyB you don't want Maddie to get too excited!



Maddie I am now seriously worried about you if my response is the best bit of entertainment you've had since you got here.



I just remembered you can also play bridge in Karsiyaka on a Friday afternoon!

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:34

Not the afternoon, that's when I take my nap

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:35

The long winter nights must just fly by in Karsiyaka.



Lem

BillyB


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:39

Maddie I f you and your friend have come hear for exciting nights then you may find DIY more apealing.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:45

You have no idea Lem in sleepy old Alsancak. It all happens in Karsiyaka.



Maddie there is a cinema at Lemar in Karaoglanoglu, details of what's on are printed in Cyprus Today.



You will find contact details for Hash House Harriers in the Yellow Pages here http://www.cypyp.com/dataassociations.htm plus all other associations and groups. Coincidentally, Alcoholics Anonymous are at the top of the page. I think you may be needing this very soon!!





NB The last paragraph is a joke and is not intended to cause offence to anybody

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:47

I didn't use to smoke or drink until I got here and today I had a flutter on the 2:40 at Newbury - never done that before either

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:49

Maddie

Yep there is a Hash walk/run on the first Sunday of every month and in the winter (now) they start at 11am. If you want more info on the HHH and mountain biking then just e-mail me. My e-mail addy is in my profile.

AJ

BillyB


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:52

I went to Alcoholics Anonymous here, I found it very disappointing, they havent even got a bar there.

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 23:53

AlsancakJack not yet eligible to view emails of members, would you please email details to me at maddie.menzies@btopenworld.com

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 00:12

I once set off with good intentions but ended up joining Alcoholics Unaminous,



after a group meeting I staggered home,



the wife shouted at me,



"What are you doing coming home half drunk?"



"I ran out of money!" I slurred,



trying to negotiate the stairs.



God, these self groups are great!



Lem

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 08:30

Maddie "I have a complete boxed set of a Shakespeare play, scripts and props, just need 10 people to put on the play" didn't they come in the box? doesn't sound too complete to me if the actors are missing...try looking in the bottom of the box again, although they might be dead by now I guess. Oh! ;¬(



It does sound like you need to make contact with the people who put shows on at Chateau Lambousa...



"flutter on the 2:40 at Newbury - never done that before either" See, you are trying new things too........ although I'd give this one a wide berth.. the slippery slope don't you know....



Dancing... well there are loads of Music Bars and Disco's (don't confuse with Night Clubs which are generally said to be brothels) Also dance classes might appeal....

BillyB


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 09:35

In my opinion some of the finest brothels in Europe.

Groucho, I new we had met some where before.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 10:54

re mess 2....



When you see it like that it makes you think what this place actually has going for it ??





Nick

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 11:13

Maddie



I am nearly 40 and in a few word "not a lot"

I am in most nights with my 2 daughters I think they have a more active social life than I do



Unless you like karaoke etc



Good luck



Susie x

rsalih


Joined: 01/11/2008
Posts: 306

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 18:29

hi Maddie. if you look in the Cyprus Today newspaper they have a page where they tell you 'whats on' it will tell you where the HHH are meeting up.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 21:51

you could have a nice evening at meze restaurant in gonyeli.

live cypriot music and loads of great food.

jay76


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 532

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 22:28

hey maddie there is loads to do just got be with the right peoole

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 22:39

fs msg 27,



I agree Gonyeli is the place to go for authentic TC culture, music and food.

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
01/12/2008 08:43

Sounds good where is gonyeli

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
01/12/2008 19:26

gonyeli is between girne and lefkosa.

if you drive down the old lefkosa road you will find it.

basically turn right at the speed camera at bogaz.

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
01/12/2008 21:21

Thanks firestarter

rsalih


Joined: 01/11/2008
Posts: 306

Message Posted:
01/12/2008 23:30

there is a nice lively place called Le Meyhane in Gönyeli also .. very very lively on a saturday night.

Maddie



Joined: 16/11/2008
Posts: 147

Message Posted:
02/12/2008 13:26

Is anyone going to the Water Front this evening?