And yet another market on a Sunday, this time Karsiyaka - interested??

Maz


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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 16:51

Following the recent successful coffee morning at the Cafe Park, Karsiayaka, several people present discussed the possibility of running a 'market' on a Sunday morning there.

Anyone interested?

You can sell anything you like (except unwanted spouses or children).

NO CHARGE for your stall.



A chance to gather socially, make friends, make some money, help the community. (charity stalls welcome)



If enough interested this could start in April (easter time).



Why not call Dot and have a chat on 0533 842 9869

Maz


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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 23:46

And another thought from Dot. A Saturday could be considered if enough people wanted to try to make a go of it.



Same conditions - but different day.



Dot would be happy to hear from any who would like to discuss the matter to see what might be done.

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
08/03/2010 15:37

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airy____fairy


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Message Posted:
08/03/2010 15:54

From a potential customer veiw point - a Sunday in this area would be great!!! The other markets are all during my working days (or the other side of Girne ) so that would appeal to me as a customer !!! and of course possibly as a stall holder too

Maz


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Message Posted:
08/03/2010 16:53

Thanks Airy Fairy, I will pass o n your message. And I am sure Dot and Helen would love to know what other potential customers feel.



It is a bit like events that happen in afternoons when some poor souls are slaving away over a hot computer! It is good to arrange things for people to give them some pleasure, and I think these markets are a great way of spending an hour in good company, getting a bargain and making new friends.

By the way, at Park Cafe, the Nescafe is only two and a half lira! And it is good! I am a coffee addict so I should know.



So, any more feed back from anyone - or contact Dot, phone number as above if you would be interested.

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
08/03/2010 16:55

I agree with airy fairy, think it would be a good idea.

stevie-d

ROBIN HOOD


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Message Posted:
08/03/2010 19:34

There at easter, we'll give it a go.

Maz


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Message Posted:
09/03/2010 20:04

Any more interested.Most probably be a Sunday now if enough interested takers.

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
10/03/2010 20:55

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stevie-d

Maz


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Message Posted:
10/03/2010 22:11

More feedback required if this is to happen. Any stall holders out there interested? It must be viable otherwise there is no point at going half heartedly. And, I am just the messenger 'boy' , by the way.

decanddyl


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Message Posted:
10/03/2010 22:15

We would be interested either way

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
11/03/2010 16:48

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stevie-d

magolina


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Message Posted:
11/03/2010 17:31

could be interested in a stall any idea of times? are there toilet facilities ?and is there shade as will be getting hot soon.



good idea

Enrico


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Message Posted:
11/03/2010 17:33

Excuse my ignorance, but why do various people keep writing " To the top"?

What does it mean?

Maz


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Message Posted:
11/03/2010 17:42

Dear enrico



It's quite easy. No matter what comment you put in this box, it takes it up to the top of the page! Hence it does not fall out of sight and disappear. So by my replying to you, it goes back up to the top.



As to the other interested people, I will pass on your enthusiasm and get those organising it to get in touch.



Thanks folk.



Anyone else out there interested? It is no good starting with half measures.



Oh and yes, there ARE toilets - good nice ones - and shade? Well, it will probably start inside. More info will be given

HildySmith


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Message Posted:
11/03/2010 20:29

Great idea

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scamper



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Message Posted:
11/03/2010 22:47

I think this is a great idea, and would give the good people of Karsiyaka a chance to sell local produce as well as creating another opportunity for social gathering. Well done the sponsors!

Ian.

Back to the top.

Maz


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Message Posted:
12/03/2010 23:27

tHANKS EVERYONE. Have passed on all the info to Dot and Helen. Incidentally they are on Cup of C;onversation on Sat evening at 7p.m. on BRT2 (I think it is).

You have given them food for thought, so if there are enough stall holders then Cafe Park might hold the first one at Easter time.

Will let you know, but still open to thoughts.

Maz


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Message Posted:
13/03/2010 20:00

Why doesn't it like B.T.T.T.

lemonlady


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Message Posted:
13/03/2010 20:12

Brilliant idea!



I would be interested in having a stall at a Sunday morning market.

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
13/03/2010 21:25

Yet another idea following one thing after another! Pegasus restaurant was (from memory) the first to do this on a Friday, Madam M. Hutchinson fell out with the owner and moved her 'stall' and her followers to the Carpenters Pub on exactly the same day and time! A Saturday one was then set up (forget where), then the Watermill Hotel on a Sunday morning (which frizzled out), all copying the ideas from others, (farmers markets, boot/garage sales) etc etc. Does anyone have the concept of doing something completely different?!



Richard

Maz


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Message Posted:
14/03/2010 00:29

You are correct Brinsley, except that, as I keep getting told, it is PEGASOS. There was also one at Tolga's which was quite popular but then ran into probs. Chateau Lambousa of course is doing extremely well, and that is why it was decided to do one at Karakum on a Sunday to give people a chance that end of enjoying a market.

I agree with you that some fizzle out, but Lambousa hasn't. So, there has to be an incredient or two there that doesn't exist at the olthers.



The idea of Karsiyaka is to give locals that end a chance to go out, get a bargain, socialise etc.



BUT I am sure that Dot and Co would welcome any idea of doing 'something completely different'. What?

charb


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Message Posted:
14/03/2010 01:46

I am in. both as a customer and a stall holder. I need free space and extra cash to buy new gadgets

magolina


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Message Posted:
14/03/2010 19:36

details of shade very important as it will be very hot no good to sit in sun too long, and you havent mentioned times as yet??

thanks

Maz


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Message Posted:
14/03/2010 19:41

Thanks all of you for the response (says Dot!). To Magolina I believe it will be mornings, 10-1, but



TO ALL OF YOU INTERESTED IN A STALL OR WITH ANY QUERIES, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE



contact Dot Rogers on dotaff@hotmail.co.uk, or phone 0533 842 9869.



The reason I ask you to contact her is because I see a lot of you have declined to have your e mail available, so she can't write to you, and nor can I, SO PLEASE contact her so she can see how many interested, and she can answer all your queries etc,



I hope it comes off because it is good to have somewhere our end on a Sunday to go for a bargain and m eetin gpeople.



It looks promising, doesn't it?

Maz


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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 19:35

More stall holders required. Don't forget - it is for free! A rare bargain. Of course, it would be good if you bought a cuppa or two from the Cafe Park proprietor, but.................................. Dot is waiting to hear form you.

Teresa


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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 22:10

I think this is a great idea, very hard for me to attend any of the other markets due to work but sundays and just down the road is perfect, hope they get enough response but when you think back to when the lambousa started they only had a few stalls there but as the weeks went on it got more busy so it will take time but worth it. Good luck

Lilli



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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 22:17

I think its a good idea, I cant get to the sayurday market because of work and I miss the social gathering there. I could be interested in taking a stall there, as you say its some where else to go this side xxxxx

Maz


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Message Posted:
16/03/2010 00:51

Thanks ladies. I will pass all this on to Dot, and it doeslook as if there could be enough initial interest to give it a go. Anyway, I need somewhere for 'Im downstairs to get rid of his 71 jars of marmalade!!!!!

stellasstar1



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Message Posted:
16/03/2010 10:38

As long as its promoted well, it could take off. A number of stall holders that live this side and go to the Karakum markets on a Sunday might well be tempted to stay this side as it would be so much easier. Caroline tried one at the garden centre that never really got going, then Ibos Bar started one last year, that was just starting to get going well, when the girl that ran it had to go back to England for a while, so it died a death, so definitely worth a go.

TopTen


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Message Posted:
16/03/2010 17:25

TRNC Healthcare might be interested in a stall I will discuss it with the other nurses and if viable get in touch with Dot

TT better half Liz

Maz


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Message Posted:
16/03/2010 22:36

This getting really interesting. Keep the ideas coming, but better still get in touch with Dot - details as abvove.

lemonlady


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Message Posted:
22/03/2010 17:56

Please could you let me know if there are enough people interested in having a stall, to make this Sunday Market viable?



Also, what is the date for the first market?



Many thanks.

MartinM


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Message Posted:
22/03/2010 19:52

For those who are interested the First one was called the Melting Pot presided over by Allan Cavender and met every Friday at the one and only Chinese Restaurant in Girne ( at the time) Chinese House which used to be located in the old Turkish Quarter. The restaurant Sele now occupies the spot. When Allan moved to Pegasos everyone moved with him.

Maz


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Message Posted:
22/03/2010 22:23

Yes, and when Allan went, nothing was ever the same! And they don't make too many Allen Cavenders, do they?

stellasstar1



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Message Posted:
23/03/2010 10:57

I have a new neighbour just arrived from the South, and she also would be interested in taking a table at the market on a Sunday, so I think with all this response their should be enough to get started with.

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
26/03/2010 15:23

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Maz


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Message Posted:
26/03/2010 20:47

Verypositive messages here to Dot and Helen. So come on, D & H 0- give us a date to start!